Troy

Last season:  1-8, 1-3 (tied for fourth)

Postseason: 2006, lost to Santa Fe, 33-28 in semifinals of Southeast Division playoffs

Coach: Jim Burton (fourth year, 31-19)

Outlook: Troy hopes talent and solid defense can make up for a lack of experience on offense, where only one starter returns. Junior Kyle Smith steps in at quarterback, while De Angelo Bonner and Justin Austin will combine to replace star fullback Derrick Coleman.

Home stadium: Fullerton District Stadium

Strongest: Schaad Gibbons, Jeff Son

Fastest: Jon Thiranop

School record: 250-182-13

Players to watch
	Chris Chung, DB Will anchor the secondary after grabbing two interceptions in 2007		Ryan Hagen, DE With 27 tackles and a sack last year, should be a defensive stalwart in '08

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Contact the writer: jkay@ocregister.com