Show I rW - - T- Stangs 8 Continued Bruns Page 14 “Both are more than capable running backs” Cox said of hia senior backfield “We clocked Nick at 4S2 and 453 (over 40 yards) this summer and 47 so that’s pretty good in high school in the back-fielspeed Kevin ran a d" At tight end the Stangs have ‘put a ‘lot of time and effort into making themselves better and they seemed done that with the camp this sum- Golby Vfcndexbcek “We’ve got some other receivers that are looking good but those guys are a notch ahead” Cbx says But no matter who comes in at the to-hav- e Continued bum Page 16 have really been working hard during the offseason m the weight room” Kluss said the team’s overall goal is so-call-ed skill positions the Mustangs offense will still be anchored by 270-pou- nd striving for improvement The Indians have had a long history of tradition and lineman Rob Ricks “His feet are much better than (hey were a year ago he can move now” Cox says “He’s much strooger much quicker and about 10 pounds bigger than he was a year pride in their football program and living up to those expectations has been no easy task That Klusa said is why the team put so much time and effort in hying to improve during the offseason newcomer Matt Sgo" Josh Fenton who was slowed last seaHansen and senior Justin Cox who son by a shoulder injury has also added some like his younger brother saw 15 pounds to tip die scales at 215 about sealast at time quarterback playing son heading into his senior year and “You put those two kids Because'of his understanding of the offense Cox says Justin may also be we ought to be able to get something out used at halfback of them” Cox says “I think tight end will be an exciting Senior Scott Donovan who Cox says position fix us” Coach Cox says may be die quickest center he’s ever had “Wb may have both of them on the will spearhead the line field at the same time and you’re talking bulked-u- p Stowers will start at guard A targets of 3 and 6 so we we’ve got that Cam Cook Curtis and while Cox says some people that we should be sble to are still battling fix the Lance 1 see anyway” the MC quarterbacks other tackle spot At should also be able to find senior wide On special teams most of the kicking 215-pou- nd “There’s a lot of tradition here” Kluss uid “After last season it wasn’t so much negative just more of not feel- : butt-to-bu- 6-- I X £ MILLER’S AUTO REPAIR Fast Friendly Reliable 6-- receiver Bart Liechty But can opposing defensive backs catch him? “Bart’s got much faster” Cox says “He’s a legitimate 46 kid and he’s run- ning much better routes than he did a year ago" I ing good sbout ourselves These kids tt Liechty who made a key catch in the win over the Grizzlies a year ago will be joined at wideout by juniors Brandon McBride and Ken ludfield and senior Complete Auto Body Shop 50T2E 1000 N' Logan Mon-Fri&OOS-- 7B2-05- 25 and punting duties will be handled by Jor- gensen but Cox says that if fatigue or injuries came into play he may call on Baldwin to challenge Jorgensen cm field goals and PAlk Olsen Liechty and McBride will return kickoffs and punts “They all have good speed are tough kids and love to catch the ball and do things with it” Cox says ORNAMENTAL IRON WORK Master Quality work Residential A mer “These kids help school pride by committing themselves snd becoming dedicated to it until they get the job done” Striving to meet the goal of improvement is not complete without team unity ml maintaining a positive attitude Kluss added He said that will be the most important objective that the team must achieve “I think this sport with the hype at this level has more influence than people actually realize” Kluss ssid “It’s important to stay positive about what we do and how we feel about ourselves and these kids are doing a lot of that” & Commercial Collision Experts Glass Replacement insurance Specialists 24 How Towing tree csnmaies ’ T nCUE IDE 10 FREE ESTIMATES WITH A CACHE CARRIER CUSTOM TRAILER PICKETT 1WELDING INC Security storm Doors Window Grills Columns We build to suit your needs Utility & Snowmobile trailers 0 " Special drive off ramps (front & back) Custom sides with heights to your specs Optional hitches jades & wheels Railings Fencing Gates Dividers Stairways Playground Equipment Security Windows Door Guards 281 E 200 N Providence Monday thru Friday 8:00 a jn0 Saturday 8-0- 0 am to 12-0- - 5:00 o pm noon 5634117 nitofFl I with this coupon when purchasing j mi 709 i II I1AIII SMITHFIELD a--' -- |