Marvin Gentry-US PRESSWIRE
COACH: Garrick McGee — At UAB and overall: 1st year
OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR: Jeff Brohm
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR: Reggie Johnson
LAST LEAGUE TITLE: None
LAST BOWL: 2004, Hawaii Bowl
RETURNING STARTERS: 11; 6 offense, 4 defense, kicker
PLAYERS TO WATCH: QB Jonathan Perry, RB Greg Franklin, WR Jackie Williams, OT Chris Hubbard, DE Diaheem Watkins, DT Connor Boyett, LB Marvin Burdette, CB Cornelius Richards
PRIMARY STRENGTHS: The Blazers are blessed with four solid running backs and a deep group of playmaking receivers. On defense, Burdette leads a deep group of linebackers.
POTENTIAL PROBLEMS: Hubbard is the lone experienced offensive lineman; the line blocked well in the running game during spring practice, but work is still needed to protect the passer. The Blazers don’t have a proven backup at quarterback. The situation at secondary is scary with few proven players.
