What does Trimble County need to do to improve in 2014? What do they need to keep doing to be successful? Remember, please be constructive.

Trimble County is a building program under the guidance of Head Coach Justin Franklin, he will be returning for his 3rd season as the Head Coach. Coach Franklin will finally have a huge senior class of 13 players.

 

Bo Hawkes #9 RB/ DE- Bo is coming off one of his most impressive seasons on the offensive side of the ball leading the team in catches, receiving yards, and rushing yards. He has great vision and exceptional speed. Bo will be returning from ACL injury he suffered in week v.s. Walton Verona.

 

Brian Haney #2 WR/ OLB- Brian Haney is probably if not one of the smallest players on the field at 5'4. Brian lead his team in tackles and was a leader on the defensive side of the ball. Great leadership ability look for this guy to make a huge impact this year heading into his final season.

 

Dusty Wysbrod #7 WR/ S- Dusty is an exceptional player on both sides of the ball, he creates plays and delivers punishing hits to anyone in his range. Dusty however has been plagued with injury's this past couple seasons, hopefully he will be able to return to the field this season

 

TJ Payton #11 QB/ DB TJ Payton played some time at quarterback this past season, being the back-up to Tevin Taylor. Look for the Raiders to lean on TJ a little bit for his passing ability and his ability to get an offense moving

 

Logan Kunselman #54 OL/ DL- Logan has the ability to be a great player heading into his senior season, would like to see develop his pass blocking more but e played a very nice roles in the run game during the Eminence, KCD and Walton Verona game this past fall.

 

Wyatt Adkins #25 RB/ LB- Wyatt is short ground and pound rusher who hits the hole hard and keeps fighting for extra yards. Last year his season got cu short due to an injury unknown. I look to see Wyatt return and be a mad man on offense probably even rushing for +800 yards. Can't wait to see this guy back on the field.

 

David Marsh #75 OL/ DL- David Marsh was probably the easiest guy to identify on the Raiders offense this past season. He played a substitution role at the end of the 2013 season and the beginning of 2014 season. Its probably best stated that the Raiders leaned on this guy towards the end of the year with the decision to place him at center and saw a dramatic increase in the run game. I watched this guy maul people inside of the Wishbone offense, I hope Coach Franklin brings it back next fall. David needs to work on his speed and be first off the ball on defense and he could be an exceptional player.

 

Brady Mahoney #56 TE/ LB- Brady made the move from OL to TE at the end of the year which aloud the Raiders to run to the outside. He also manage to catch a few dump passes in couple games. Brady also plays very well LB, look for this guy and Brian Haney to monsters on defense this year.

 

Cade Thornsberry #60 OL/ LB- Cade played center at the beginning of the season and then switched out to tackle. He is good run blocker but likes to double team a little too much. Although he did look good at a Mike blitz, look for Cade to be force to reckon with this year.

 

Now there are a few more seniors who could blossom this year under Franklin, look for a Chaylen Sedam, Zach Nelson, Brandon Yowler to play more of a role in the offense this year as well as defense.

 

I also have two negative pieces in mind, the Raiders changed the offensive line nearly every week as well as the offense . I think if the Raiders play to their strengths which is short quick passes and follow your Big boys on the offense then we could possibly see this team make the playoffs. The Wishbone last year was a great fit to compliment those exceptional running backs and I think if you incorporate a few passes inside the offense then you could open more elaborate formations/ offenses.

 

Overall the Raiders should be poised for a bounce back season, maybe undefeated???, but the lowest this team should finish is a 7-3 record making the playoffs in the #1 or #2 seed. The Raiders only problem after that will be their experience in those kind of situations. Good Luck Raiders, I hope to see winning season.

Great information TCHS! Thanks for sharing.

Good Info - Best of luck to the Raiders.

Raiders will be playing this year at their new facility. It is coming along nicely but I'm not sure it will be ready by the home opener on August 29. Looking forward to seeing the completed project.

Raiders will be playing this year at their new facility. It is coming along nicely but I'm not sure it will be ready by the home opener on August 29. Looking forward to seeing the completed project.

 

Any pics?

None lately. I do drive through and look at it most days. I'll try to get one tonight.

 

Here is one. I'll try to post a few more. Took me a little while to be able to post pics.

 

August 29 seems like a tall order. However, progress has picked up nicely over the last few weeks. Contractor states the field will be playable around 10 days after sod is in place. That doesn't seem right.

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Will the new surface be turf?

Unfortunately, no. They are going with bermuda grass.

Putting a track around it?!? No!!!

^^It will look good. Much deserved. Fan of the no track football complexes.

Putting a track around it?!? No!!!

Why are you against a track?