Pinckney Pirates 2017 Football Preview

City / County: Pinckney / Livingston

School Mascot Name: Pirates
2016 Record: 8-3
Conference/Division: SEC White
2017's Expected Division for Playoffs: Division 2
Record last 3 seasons: 15-14
Record last 5 seasons: 26-23
Record last 10 seasons: 36-58

Head Coach: Rod Beaton
Head Coaching Experience: First year
Assistant Coaching Staff:
Jesse Cogswell - Co-Offensive Coordinator
Cody Patton - Co-Offensive Coordinator
Nick Oestreich - RB/ILB Coach
Noah Pelto - OL/DL Coach
Captains:
Jack Wurzer - QB 2018
Cauy Hendee - ILB/OT 2018
Nolan Houghteling - OLB/WR 2018
Levi Collins - ILB/RB 2018
Returning Starters on Offense: 7
Returning Starters on Defense: 6
Returning Key Players:
Jack Wurzer - QB 2018
Cauy Hendee - ILB/OT 2018
Nolan Houghteling - OLB/WR 2018
Levi Collins - ILB/RB 2018
Nick Cain - DB/WR 2018
Alex Wasyl - DB/WR 2018
Derek Crowley - DL/OG 2018
Jake Pavlicek - DL/C 2018
Jacob Price - DE/OT 2019
Upcoming Players:
Scott Barrett - DE/C 2019
Marcus Love - DT/OG 2019
Steve Chapman - DT/OG 2019
Marcus Ford - DT 2018
Jared Hess - DB/WR 2018
Mikey Antal - OLB/WR 2018
Brad Mistopolous - OLB/WR 2018
Hunter Hamilton - ILB/RB 2019
Team Strength(s) for 2017:
Offensively we return a senior All-Conference QB, 7 senior WR's, and 3 starting offensive linemen. Defensively we start all seniors across the defensive backfield and linebacker unit who had experience from last year.
Biggest Shoes / Holes to Fill in 2017:
Wes Smith DE/TE
Adam Sieler DT/OG
2017 Season Outlook:
Excited to join the SEC after a 16-year absence. We have a very hard working team that loves football and is excited about establishing new rivalries within a very good conference. Returning experience at QB, OL and many skill positions have the Pirates working towards a big year.
Outlook on Conference/Division:
Going from good football in the KLAA to good football in the SEC. Extremely well-coached teams that play disciplined fundamental football. Many great athletes that can do big things with the football in their hands.

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