Team Preview: Morris Redskins
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School: Morris
Mascot: Redskins
Conference: Northern Illinois Big 12 East Conference
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Head Coach: Alan Thorson
Assistant Coaches: John Courter Greg Larsen John Wodziak Keith Anderson Derek Johnston Justin Zink Matt Seidel Brian Kasher Ryan Battersby Ryan Clauson Tyler Hartley Kyle Enervold
2016 results: 10-3 (3-1 Northern Illinois Big 12 East). The Redskins made the 2016 Class 5A state playoffs and lost to Peoria in the Class 5A semifinals.
2017 Morris Redskins schedule
H - Chi DeSable
A - Washington
A - Quincy Notre Dame
H - Rochelle
A - Yorkville
H - Dekalb
H - Kaneland
A - Sycamore
A - Geneseo
Returning Offensive Starters
Nathan Korte - OL - 6'5 - 285 - Sr.
Nolan Feeney - OL 6'3 - 285 - Sr.
Brennan Goff - OL 6'2 - 290 - Sr.
Dylan Swartz - OL -5'10 - 260 - Jr.
Kam Dransfeldt - RB - 6'0 - 185 - Sr.
Tyler Spiezio - WR/TE 6'4 - 215 - Sr.
Returning Defensive Starters
Avery Hofmann - DL - 6'0 - 250 - Sr.
Alonzo Enriques - DL - 5'9 - 220 - Sr.
Kaden Laurie - LB - 6'1 - 215 - Sr.
Payton Voitik - DB - 6'2 - 180 - Sr.
Kam Dransfeldt - DB - 6'0 - 185 - Sr.
Newcomers to Watch
Kyle Little - TE/DE - 6'4 - 245 - Jr.
R.J. Roderick - OL/DE - 6'3 - 230 - Jr.
Noah McCorkhill - OL - 6'3 - 240 - Sr.
Mitch Mayberry - QB - 6'1 - 170 - Jr.
Austin Hatcher - RB/LB - 6'2 - 190 - Jr.
Jacob Overbeck -WR/DB - 6'2 - 180 - Jr.
2017 Morris Redskins summer Camp/7on7 plans
6/13 @ Bolingbrook - 6:00 p.m.
6/20 @ Providence - 5:30 p.m.
6/24 @ NIU - 9:00 a.m.
6/27 H Plano - 5:00 p.m.
7/11 @ Wilmington - 5:00 p.m.
7/14 @ Joliet West - 10:00 a.m.
7/18 @ Plainfield South - 6:00 p.m.
7/19 @ Bolingbrook Linemen Challenge - 3:00 p.m.
7/21 H Ottawa - 10:00 a.m.
Top Impact Player for Morris Redskins in 2017? Morris will look to rely heavily on it's offensive line this fall. Senior OL Nathan Korte (6-foot-5, 285 pounds) is one of several starters back this fall and Korte will be a main key upfront in 2017.
Biggest Concern heading into 2017? Who will run the offense as the Redskins starting quarterback in 2017?
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early Take on the 2017 Morris Redskins?
Morris had a nice run in 2016 and I would not be surprised to see the Redskins back at the top of Class 5A in 2017. If Morris can settle in at a few key spots I fully expect them to have another great season.
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early regular season record prediction for the Morris Redskins? 8-1/7-2