As the 2005 season dawns, let's meet the Barnstable team. We'll begin with the offense. Each player's current and potential rating, as our staff see them, are in parentheses.
Quarterbacks, Running Backs, and Fullbacks
Burroughs (32/48), last year's All-Puritan first team quarterback, is back for what I hope will be a big senior season.
Lewis (20/45), the more advanced of the two freshmen QBs, is now his backup.
Shue (6/57) might redshirt.
True freshman
Dole (25/68) has huge shoes to fill, taking over the tailback position where
J.T. Yonkers starred last season.
Lowe (25/44) returns as a very capable backup.
Hubbard (18/85), another true freshman, will get the first crack at FB, because of his huge upside. If he's not ready,
Sayre (25/46) and
Lubbers (32/44), a transfer from East Carolina, can step in.
Tight Ends and Wide Receivers
Robbins (49/99) should be a force from Day One, with the ability to make game-changing plays.
Wallerstedt (49/49), a first team All-Patriot pick, will also be a key part of the Barnstable offense. Carr (25/43) caught four passes, but scored twice. He's the third WR. We have NO depth here, whatsoever.
Estrella (42/45) will be a bigger part of our passing game this season.
Johnstone (15/58) is raw, but has lots of upside.
Offensive Linemen and Specialists
I'm going to take a chance and let
Boerigter (11/82) try to grow into the job at one tackle spot, with senior
Rayburn (26/32) at the other. If Boerigter can't cut it yet, I'll replace him with
Blair (24/24), last year's starter.
Likewise,
Atkins (16/72) will get a shot at guard, with
Pierce (26/26) waiting in the wings.
Foley (31/45), a second team All-Conference player, is the other guard.
Kenny (40/40), who filled in so admirably last year, returns for his final season as the leader of the O-line.
Heyer (4/39) is his reserve.
Our offensive line might end up being very young or very experienced, and I hope it turns out to be good.
Aydelotte (23/50) is the new placekicker, while
Gerhardt (33/35) returns as the punter.