Boulder City Capsule Preview
Coach: Alex Kazel (first year)
2007 record: 3-7 (1-3 Southern League)
Returning starters: Three offense, four defense
Returning letterwinners: 12
Top players: RB/LB Jeremy Smith (Sr.), TE/LB Shane Levin (Sr.), QB/K/P Jake Phillips (Sr.), WR Joey Felsenfeld (Sr.), OG Tyler Ercolani (Sr.), DE Matt Causey (Sr.), CB Chris Leach (Sr.), DE/LB Alex Dillon (Sr.), SS Alex Critcher (Sr.)
Top newcomers: LB/RB Steven Kaposta (Jr.), RB Devin Combs (Jr.), C/QB Ryan Washburn (Jr.), DT/C Bleu Huxtard (So.)
Base offensive set: Single back
Base defensive set: 4-3
Outlook: Under Kazel, the Eagles will employ new schemes on offense and defense. A strong group of seniors should help smooth the transition, although only 12 of the team’s 30 players are returning letterwinners.