TORRINGTON RED RAIDERS
About the Team
Class/Division: L / NVL Copper
Head coach: Dan Dunaj (4th year, 17-14)
2010 record: 7-3 (3-3 Copper)
Playoff result: N/A
Returning starters: 7
Players to watch: Brenden Lytton, Sr., RB/DB; Demetrious Daily, Sr., WR/DB; Brad Brown, Jr., OL/DL; Jason Abbott, Jr., QB; Juan Toribio, Jr., ATH; AJ Vecino, Jr., FB/LB; Zach McNutt, Jr., OL/DL; Ernie Tracy, So., OL/DL; Phil Bresson, Jr., TE/LB; Nick Lorenzo, Jr., FB/LB; Dan Schebell, Jr., OL/LB; Kelley Kelley, Sr., OL/DE.
Coach's Corner
NVL Football: What makes this year’s team different than last year’s?
Coach Dunaj: “The difference with this year’s team is the work ethic and intensity that they have put in since the end of last season. Although we lost several outstanding players to graduation, I believe this team will pick up where it left off last season. We have a much more disciplined attitude and a better sense of what it takes to prepare for the season.”
The Red Raiders will succeed if...: “we become more consistent and grasp our system of doing things better. As many know, our offense will be built around running the ball but we need to become more polished at passing. Our defense must be more disciplined, trust each other, and not try to do more than they are asked. We will also need to take advantage of our speed in the kicking game.”
What is the biggest asset you have on the team?
Coach Dunaj: “Our biggest asset I believe is our coaching staff. We have some of the best young minds around. Joe Deptula, with the help of our OL/Asst. Head Coach, James Burns, have made our offense very productive over the last 2 seasons. Nick Teodosio will take over play calling for the defense and brings not only a great understanding for the game but a lot of energy and enthusiasm. All in all, I believe we have come a long way in 3 seasons and I am very excited about the potential of this year’s team.”
