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School: Bishop McNamara

Mascot: Fightin Irish

Conference: Chicago Catholic League

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Head Coach: Rich Zinnani

Assistant Coaches: Jack Roney, Kurt Belisle, Mike Yarborough , JJ Hollis, Brent Dolliger, Chris LaMore

2016 results: 4-5 (2-1 CCL White). The Fightin Irish failed to qualify for the 2016 IHSA state playoff field.

2017 Bishop McNamara Fightin Irish schedule

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Returning Offensive Starters

Chase Owens- C- 6'0, 205-Sr

Giavion Mason-QB-6'2, 195-Sr.

Trenton Harrison-RB-5'11,180-Sr.

Returning Defensive Starters

Colton Smith-LB,5'10,185-Sr

Tywan Hollis-6'0,180-CB ,Sr

Nick Mahnke- LB,5'10,190-JR

ared Fulford CB 5'9,165 SR

Giavion Mason FS-6'2,,195, SR

Newcomers to Watch

David Smith OT 6'2 245 JR

Tyshon King-RB 5'10, 190 JR.

Logan Johnson-OT,6'2 , 200 JR

TJ Nehls G ,5'10,195 JR

2017 Bishop McNamara Fightin Irish Summer Camp/7on7 plans

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Did you know...Hall of Fame head coach Rich Zinnani has been the Fightin Irish head coach for 42 years and has posted a record of 338-132 along with leading Bishop McNamara to state titles in 2015, 1987, 1986, 1985 and 1982.

Top Impact Player for Bishop McNamara in 2017? Senior QB/DB Giavion Mason. Mason is a terrific all around athlete who will be asked to provide leadership on both sides of the football in 2017.

Biggest Concern heading into 2017? Can the underclassmen group step up and play at the varsity level. Bishop McNamara will look to rely upon a talented group of underclassmen to help reload from some heavy graduation losses.

EDGYTIM's Way Too Early Take on the 2017 Bishop McNamara?

Seeing Bishop Mac miss the IHSA state playoff last season was a surprise, considering that the Fightin Irish have missed the state playoff field just three times (2016/2003 and 1989) since 1984. Look for a refocused team and program this season and the Fighting Irish will again be a challenger in the CCL White and beyond this fall.

EDGYTIM's Way Too Early regular season record prediction for the Bishop McNamara? 7-2/6-3