Team Preview: Richland County
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School: Richland County
Mascot: Tigers
Conference: Little Illini Conference
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Head Coach: Matt Music
Assistant Coaches: Brad Ameter, David Denton, Ryan Denton, Brian Mitchell, Matt Powell, Chuck Snyder, and Hassan Steele
2016 results: 5-5 (5-3 Little Illini Conference). The Tigers made the Class 4A state playoff field and lost to Mt. Zion in opening round action.
2017 Richland County Tigers chedule
8/25 vs. Lawrenceville - 7 pm
9/1 @ Red Hill - 7 pm
9/8 @ Civic Memorial - 7 pm
9/15 @ Marshall - 7 pm
9/22 @ Flora - 7 pm
9/29 vs. Paris - 7 pm
10/6 vs. Robinson - 7 pm
10/13 @ Newton - 7 pm
10/20 vs. Casey - 7 pm
Returning Offensive Starters
Kyle Beasley/LT/6'1"/215/2018
Kyle Dowty/C/5'8"/225/2019
Braden Adams/RT/6'4"/230/2019
Peyton Blanton/RB/5"10/160/2019
Sutton Dunn/WR/6'1"/180/2019
Returning Defensive Starters
Kyle Beasley/DE/6'1"/215/2018
Chris Jackson/DT/5'10"/235/2018
Gunnar Michels/LB/6'/215/2018
Sutton Dunn/C/6'1"/180/2019
Newcomers to Watch
Dakotah Brown - 2019
Kaleb Foster - 2020
Conner Zuber - 2018
Top Impact Player for Richland County in 2017? Senior LB Gunnar Michaels. Michaels (6-foot-0, 215 pounds) has been a very strong player for the Tigers and also a multi-year starter. Look for Michaels to draw increased recruiting looks this fall.
Biggest Concern heading into 2017? Can the Tigers reload at a few key spots this summer for the upcoming season? The Tigers will look towards it's offensive line as an early strength, but can they find answers at quarterback, running back just to name a few?
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early Take on the 2017 Richland County Tigers?
Head coach Matt Music has led the Tigers to the IHSA state playoffs in four of his first six seasons at Richland County and that success should continue this fall. The Tigers have experience back on both the offensive and defensive lines which is always a great place to start.
EDGYTIM's Way Too Early regular season record prediction for the Richland County Tigers? 6-3/5-4