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Kickoff '08: Tustin Tillers
Comments 0 | Recommend 0Kickoff '08: Tustin Tillers
Tustin
Last season: 4-6, 2-3
Postseason: 2006, lost to Trabuco Hills, 30-28, first round of Southwest Division playoffs
Coach: Myron Miller (14th year, 99-56-1)
Outlook: The Tillers missed the playoffs last season....that shouldn't be the case this year. Coach Miller is expecting big things from the running back duo of Anthony Wilkerson and Ameer Webb. If the senior combination delivers, then the Tillers could contend for the league title.
Home stadium: Tustin High
Factoid: Anthony Wilkerson averaged five yards a carry last year.
Strongest: Chris Robinson
Fastest: Anthony Wilkerson
School record: 347-258-3
| Players to watch | |||
 | Taylor Richardson Rushed for 611 yards last year and earned all-league honors. Will play quarterback this season | Chris Robinson.....Transfer from Salinas will see action at both defensive end and tight end. Coach Miller calls him a "physical specimen" | |
| Offense Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Taylor Richardson | 6'0 | 175 | Sr. |
| RB | Anthony Wilkerson | 6'0 | 210 | Jr. |
| RB | Ameer Webb | 6'0 | 175 | Sr. |
| FB | Wade Minshew | 5'11 | 215 | Jr. |
| TE | Chris Robinson | 6'0 | 255 | Sr. |
| TE | Justice Tausaga | 6'5 | 270 | Sr. |
| *OT | Dillon Sommer | 5'11 | 315 | Sr. |
| *OT | Jovanny Melendez | 6'1 | 265 | Soph. |
| OG | Juan Estrella | 5'8 | 195 | Sr. |
| C | Shawn Connolly | 6'1 | 250 | Sr. |
| OT | Scott Hungerford | 5'10 | 225 | Jr. |
| OG | Luis Rubio | 5'7 | 220 | Sr. |
| K | James Arvizu | 5'8 | 160 | Jr. |
| Defense Pos. | Player | Ht. | Wt. | Year |
| DE | Chris Robinson | 6'0 | 255 | Sr. |
| NG | Faetele Faafoi | 6'3 | 280 | Soph. |
| DT | Scott Hunderford | 5'10 | 225 | Jr. |
| DE | Tiajay Moody | 6'0 | 200 | Sr. |
| ILB | Antonio Mendoza | 6'0 | 205 | Sr. |
| ILB | Wade Minshew | 5'11 | 215 | Jr. |
| OLB | Ryan Richardson | 6'1 | 180 | Sr. |
| OLB | Andrew. Rafter | 5'10 | 185 | Jr. |
| CB | Ameer Webb | 6'0 | 175 | Sr. |
| CB | Travis Farley | 5'8 | 160 | Sr. |
| SS | Antony Wilkerson | 6'0 | 210 | Jr. |
| P | Antonio Mendoza | 6'0 | 205 | Sr. |
* Final selection to be announced
Click here to see full team roster
Related:
• Century League schools: Brea Olinda | Canyon | El Dorado | El Modena | Tustin | Villa Park
Contact the writer: dcalhoun@ocregister.com
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