AT A GLANCE

ARKANSAS STATE REDWOLVES

Lindyssports.com Staff

July 20, 2012 at 9:18 pm.

Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE

 

COACH: Gus Malzahn — At Arkansas State and overall: 1st year

OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR: Rhett Lashlee

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR: John Thompson

LAST LEAGUE TITLE: 2011

LAST TIME DIDN’T GO BOWLING: 2010

RETURNING STARTERS: 12; 6 offense, 4 defense, kicker, punter

PLAYERS TO WATCH: QB Ryan Aplin, WR Josh Jarboe, WR Taylor Stockemer, DT Ryan Carrethers, LB Nathan Herrold

PRIMARY STRENGTHS: With Aplin, the Red Wolves have the top offensive threat in the conference, one who can run as well as throw. He also has some nice receiving targets. The kicking game is in good hands.

POTENTIAL PROBLEMS: The offensive line is looking for three new starters, and there are numerous holes that need to be filled all over the defense. Several newcomers, including junior college transfers and freshmen, are going to have to step in right away.