Kickoff '08: University Trojans
Kickoff '08: University Trojans
OCVarsity previews football teams for the 2008-09 season.
University
Last season: 10-1, 3-0 (co-league champion)
Postseason: 2007, lost to Kennedy, 21-0, in Southern Division first round
Coach: Mark Cunningham (23rd year, 111-119-5)
Outlook: Eliott Martin replaces Parker Thompson at quarterback and he has some good receivers to work with. The Trojans have eight starters back on defense which will give them stability. Look for the Trojans to be in the thick of the league title race with Laguna Hills and Irvine.
Home stadium: Irvine High
Factoid: University will play league-rival Irvine twice this season because of a scheduling hole both teams had to fill. University beat Irvine, 14-13, in a nonleague game in Zero Week. They meet again on Nov. 6.
Strongest: Dan Park
Fastest: Sam Kuo
School record: 166-213-8
| Players to watch | |||
![]() | Bronson Taylor Made All-CIF in '07 | Joe Teresi Sophomore on the rise | |
| Offense Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Elliott Martin | 5-11 | 180 | Sr. |
| RB | Rudy Svrcek | 5-10 | 165 | Jr. |
| RB | Tyler Fletcher | 5-9 | 200 | Sr. |
| RB | Sam Kuo | 5-9 | 155 | Sr. |
| TE | Eric Ogunsanya | 6-3 | 210 | Jr. |
| WR | Bronson Taylor | 5-10 | 160 | Sr. |
| WR | Trumaine Smith | 6-3 | 190 | Sr. |
| T | Greg Parret | 6-6 | 250 | Jr. |
| G | Robbie Cameron | 5-10 | 225 | Sr. |
| C | Michael Oh | 6-0 | 240 | Jr. |
| G | Dan Park | 6-3 | 245 | Sr. |
| T | Tom Adamson | 6-4 | 260 | Sr. |
| P | Elliott Martin | 5-11 | 180 | Sr. |
| Defense Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
| DE | Vinnie Galvez | 5-10 | 215 | So. |
| DT | Drew Robertson | 6-0 | 265 | Jr. |
| DT | Brandon Varkel | 6-0 | 215 | Sr. |
| DE | Trumaine Smith | 6-3 | 190 | Sr. |
| LB | Tyler Fletcher | 5-9 | 200 | Sr. |
| LB | Michael Lancaster | 6-6 | 210 | Jr. |
| LB | Eric Ogunsanya | 6-3 | 210 | Jr. |
| CB | Omar Cook | 6-2 | 165 | Sr. |
| CB | Bronson Taylor | 5-10 | 160 | Sr. |
| S | Sean Donovan | 6-0 | 175 | Sr. |
| S | Mohand Abodia | 6- | 185 | Jr. |
| K | Kiran Luecke | 5-8 | 150 | So. |
Click here to see full team roster
Related:
• Pacific Coast League schools: Beckman | Corona del Mar | Irvine | Laguna Hills | University
• All Football Kickoff '08 articles
Contact the writer: carias@ocregister.com





