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Kickoff '09: Saddleback Roadrunners
Last season record:
0-10, 0-5, (sixth place)
Postseason:
2006, lost to Troy, 49-35, in quarterfinals of Southeast Division playoffs
Coach:
Jim O’Connell (3rd year, 0-20)
Outlook:
The Roadrunners enter 2009 looking for signs of progress after consecutive winless seasons. Their defense was a problem area last season, as they allowed an average of 41.4 points per game. Senior Tino Candelas, who did not play last season, will assume the QB duties. The Roadrunners could climb out of the basement this season if their seniors deliver a strong effort.
Home stadium:
Santa Ana Stadium
Factoid:
The Roadrunners’ last victory came Nov. 17, 2006, when they defeated Rosemead, 49-13, in the first round of the Southeast Division playoffs.
School record:
188-220-9
Training camp: Saddleback takes an optimistic approach
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| Players to Watch | ||||
| Tino Candelas - The first-year starter at quarterback will try to squeeze some points out of the Roadrunners’ offense. | ||||
| Alvaro Escutia - Second-team all-league lineman in 2008 is also projected to start at middle linebacker. | ||||
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Offense Pos. |
Player |
Height |
Weight |
Year |
|
QB |
Tino Candelas |
6-0 |
185 |
Sr. |
|
RB |
Kris Guereca |
5-11 |
180 |
Sr. |
|
RB |
Luis Soto |
5-10 |
170 |
Jr. |
|
WR |
Carlos Correa |
6-1 |
175 |
Sr. |
|
WR |
Edgar Rodriguez |
6-0 |
170 |
Jr. |
|
TE |
Jesus Ochoa |
6-0 |
180 |
Sr. |
|
T |
Cory Gillespie |
6-1 |
225 |
Jr. |
|
G |
Bawner Romero |
5-11 |
215 |
Sr. |
|
C |
David Saavedra |
5-8 |
220 |
Jr. |
|
G |
Alvaro Escutia |
6-0 |
215 |
Sr. |
|
T |
Ricardo Rodriguez |
6-0 |
225 |
Sr. |
|
K |
Undecided |
|
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Defense Pos. |
Player |
Height |
Weight |
Year |
|
DE |
Manny Ceballos |
6-3 |
190 |
Sr. |
|
DT |
Angel Robles |
6-0 |
195 |
Jr. |
|
DT |
Ricardo Rodriguez |
6-0 |
225 |
Sr. |
|
DE |
Bawner Romero |
5-11 |
215 |
Sr. |
|
OLB |
Jesus Ochoa |
6-0 |
180 |
Sr. |
|
MLB |
Alvaro Escutia |
6-0 |
215 |
Sr. |
|
OLB |
Julio Santana |
6-0 |
195 |
Sr. |
|
CB |
Frankie Bello |
5-7 |
165 |
Jr. |
|
SS |
Carlos Correa |
6-1 |
175 |
Sr. |
|
SS |
Aaron Manzo |
5-9 |
165 |
Jr. |
|
CB |
Kris Guereca |
5-11 |
180 |
Sr. |
|
P |
Undecided |
|
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PR |
Undecided |
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KR |
Undecided |
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