Thomas likes what he sees from running back Brandon Snead, and quarterbacks Garrett Garner and Brandon Brown.
Snead, a senior, was ineligible last year. Garner, a senior, is being pushed by Brown, a sophomore.
“I like the competition,” Thomas said. “They’re both good, hard-working kids. [Brown] is going to be a good one before he gets out of here. He has good athleticism and a great arm.”
Most of Thomas’ offense will lineup on defense as well for coordinator Bert Krupp, Dylan’s father. Krupp has been Thomas’ coordinator since 1983.
“This is a young team. Who knows what will happen,” Thomas said. “We always want to have a winning season.”
2006 season: 2-5 Central District, 2-8
Key players: Aaron Easter, OL/DL, Sr.; Dylan Krupp, OL/DL, Jr.; Zach Murdoch, OL/DL, So.; Brandon Snead, RB/LB, Sr.; Brandon Brown, QB/WR/DB, So.; Garrett Garner, QB/DB, Sr.
Newcomers to watch: Jarvis Rooks, OL/RB/DL, Sr.; Javontae Taft, RB/DB, Jr.
Key losses: Nathan Anger, QB/DB; Erik Loftis, TE/LB; Kyle Krupp, OL/DL; Dustin Barnes, OL/DL
Schedule: Aug. 31 – Thomas Jefferson, 7:30 Sept. 14 – at Park View, 7:30 Sept. 21 – Armstrong, 7:30 Sept. 28 – Prince George, 7:30 Oct. 5 – at Dinwiddie, 7:30 Oct. 12 – Hopewell, 7:30 Oct. 19 – at Thomas Dale, 7:30 Oct. 26 – Meadowbrook, 7:30 Nov. 2 – at Petersburg, 7:30 Nov. 9 – Matoaca, 7:30
Key game: Thomas Jefferson. Both schools suffer from low enrollment. An early victory could help their confidence for the duration of the season.
Fast fact: This is the first time in Thomas’ long tenure that the Colonials will play a regular-season game before school begins. |