September 6, 2012

2011 In Review: The Indians were 6-4, losing to Rumson-Fair Haven in the Central Jersey Group 2 playoffs. They scored 207 points for a 20/7 average, while allowing 154 points for a 15.4 average. Wins included Johnson, North Plainfield, and Scotch Plains, while losses were to Summit, Cranford, and Westfield.

Departures: DB/QB Hakeem Kornegay - Wesley, T/DT Dion Dawkins - Hargrave Military Academy, 2010 senior OL/DL Osi Igbinosn - Ball State

Offense: Rahway runs a multiple I and returns four starters. The quarterback will be junior Jeffrey Bost (5-foot-10, 165). Tailback may have a committee of juniors Daejon Weeks-Landy (5-foot-10, 175), Gabril Gross (5-foot-6, 160), and Michael Stradford (5-foot-7, 165). Returning at fullback is senior Justin Becker (6-foot-0, 190).

The receivers return senior tight end Colin Quinn (6-foot-0, 190) and senior wide receiver Emmanuel Atilola (5-foot-9, 155). In the mix at wide receiver with Atilola will be junior Thorne Roberts (6-foot-2, 170), senior Tyrell Davis (6-foot-4, 170), and junior Dante Raymond (6-foot-0, 180), as all will play.

One starter returns to the line in senior right tackle Ruben Pierre (6-foot-2, 255). Right guard will be in the hands of junior Stephan Watkis-Davis (6-foot-0, 280), who started on defense late in the year. The center will be senior Austin Jackson (6-foot-0, 260). The left side of the line will have sophomores in Alan Taylor (6-foot-3, 250) at tackle and Sean Twerdak (5-foot-11, 190) at guard. Pushing along the line is junior Ryan Wakstein (6-foot-0, 270).

Defense: The Indians play a 4-4 and return three starters and three others who started some games. Quinn is back at end and senior Sean Adesanya (6-foot-2, 195) will play opposite him. Watkis-Davis started late in the season and his partner will be Pierre.

At linebacker, the inside has its starters back with Becker and sophomore Tyler West (5-foot-10, 210). Outside linebacker has Weeks-Landry in one spot, where he started a few games. The other side is between Darryl Glover (5-foot-10, 180) and Raymond.

Cornerback has Atilola, Bost, and junior Jeff Reyes (5-foot-11, 155) in contention, where Bost started a few games. Davis or junior Jalanie Mitchell (5-foot-11, 180) competing.

Specials: West is the kicker and Glover is the punter. The return men have not been decided.

Schedule:

Saturday, 9/8, Hillside, 1PM
Friday, 9/14, at Delaware Valley, 7PM
Saturday, 9/22, Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 1PM
Saturday, 9/29, Governor Livingston, 1PM
Friday, 10/5, at Summit, 7PM
Friday, 10/12, at Warren Hills, 7PM
10/19-20, bye week
Friday, 10/26, at Voorhees, 7PM
Saturday, 11/3, Roselle, 2PM
Thursday, 11/22, at Johnson, 10:30AM

Schedule is courtesy of www.maxpreps.com and www.gridironnewjersey.com

Question Marks: Overall youth - can it mature in timely fashion?

Recruits: Becker is a Patriot and Ivy League candidate. Atilola has the biggest upside and a CAA/Ivy/Patriot League candidate. Quinn and Pierre have good grades and can be D2/D3.

In the junior class, Watkis-Davis came on late in the year. He's smart and can move.

In the sophomore class, Towler has good size.

Coach's Comments: "We're looking forward to a new season. We want to continue the tradition of winning seasons. We are pursuing conference, couth, and state championships - the model doesn't change here." - Head Coach Gary Mobley


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