NAUGATUCK GREYHOUNDS
Senior running back/linebacker Jake Yourison will be key for the Greyhounds on both sides of the ball. Credit: Jim Shannon/Rep-Am
About the Team
Class/Division: L/NVL Copper
Head Coach: Rob Plasky (11th year, 65-43)
2010 Record: 9-2 (5-1 Copper; NVL and Copper champion)
Playoff Result: Class L quarterfinalist (lost to No. 6 New Canaan, 21-12)
Returning Starters: 10
Players to Watch: Jake Yourison, Sr., RB/LB; Nico Cari, Sr., OG/DT; Mike Schebell, Sr., RB/LB; Mike Giugno, Sr., OT/DT; Tim Woodfield, Sr., OG/LB; Dan Morton, Sr., OT/DT; Nick Kosa, Jr., RB/LB; Brian McGrath, Jr., OT/DT; Zack Mercer, Sr., QB; Shariff Grice, So., QB/WR/FS; Nico Rivera, Jr., RB/DB; Ashin Sajad, Jr., WR/DB; Besim Bomova, TE/LB; Devon Watkins, OT/DT; Kevin Ugalde, C/LB
Coach's Corner
NVL Football: How will this year's team be different than last year's?
Coach Plasky: We will be more of a power running team as opposed to being a multi-dimensional, fast, and athletic team in 2010.
NVL Football: The Greyhounds will be successful if ...
Coach Plasky: ... "we can establish a passing game to complement a strong running game."
NVL Football: What will be the team's biggest asset?
Coach Plasky: "Experience is our biggest asset. The player from last year were part of a championship team. They experienced what it takes to win--the commitment and sacrifice of the offseason preparation that last year's team put together to prepare them to compete at the top. The kids experienced what every team wants and strives for, and that is to be the best."
