2011 Team Preview: Crosby Bulldogs

CROSBY BULLDOGS

About the Team

Class/Division: L / NVL Brass
Head coach: David Jurewicz (1st year, 0-0)
2010 record: 3-7 (2-4 Brass)
Playoff result: N/A
Returning starters: 15
Players to watch: Chad Acevedo, Sr., RB; Marcel Lugo, Jr., LB; Doug Oizario, Sr., OT/DL; Tony Beillo, Sr., LB; Ryan Gray, Jr., CB; Brian Gray, Jr., WR; Kaylor Aybar, Sr., QB.


Coach’s Corner

NVL Football: What makes this year’s team different than last year’s?

Bulldogs’ Asst. Coach: “This year’s team is different based solely on the leadership. Off-season conditioning drills have given us a peak into what’s to come from our seniors this year, The last great Crosby team had great leadership and we are starting to see much of the same thing.”

The Bulldogs will succeed if…: we can control the ball with our huge offensive line and stand-out running backs. Also, our speed on defense will surprise a lot of people. Turnovers were a big problem last year with the previous regime but we're working hard to change that mentality. Settling in a more basic offensive that's both effective and practical will contribute to that. We're expecting big things out of this group this year. The sense of urgency and the feeling of a new start has everyone focused.”

NVL Football: What is the biggest asset you have on the team?

Bulldogs’ Asst. Coach: “The biggest asset is our defensive speed, especially in the secondary.”