Monroe Trojans 2019 Preview and Prediction

1990’s = 63-34

2000’s = 53-43

2010’s = 49-39

The Trojans hand an excellent year in 2018. Finishing runner-up in the SEC Red with a trip to a playoff District Final. Monroe has qualified for the playoffs 5 of the last 8 seasons and are once again coached by 4th year head coach, Nick Notario. Coach Notario’s staff includes, Jay Clark, Jody McCollum, Darrell Mossburg, Steph Pietzak, Cody Wiley, Kyle Reed and Al Russo.

Returning Letter winners: 25

Offensive Starters Returning: 5

Defensive Starters Returning: 4

Players to Watch: OFFENSE: WYATT HEAD – QB, ARMANDO FLORES – OL, LUCAS ELLIS –OL, GAVIN WALKER – WR

DEFENSE: ANTHONY HARRIS – LB, CROSS JACOBS – DL, CARSON GOODNOUGH – DB, LIAM BRODIE – LB

New Players to Watch: JAHIZIEL WILLIAMS – DE, A’DEVIAN BILLINGSLEY – LB, TRISTIN PANZA– DB

Coaches’ Comments:” AS ALWAYS SALINE IS THE TEAM TO BEAT UNTIL SOMEBODY KNOCKS THEM OFF TOP. BEDFORD IS ALWAYS GOOD AND A GREAT GAME FOR THE KIDS TO PLAY IN. ALL 3 ANN ARBOR SCHOOLS ARE IMPROVING . THERE IS NOT AN EASY WEEK IN THE SEC RED. OUR SEASON WILL DEPEND ON HOW FAST OUR YOUNGER GUYS GET UP TO SPEED. WE HAVE A GREAT GROUP OF SENIORS AND THE WHOLE PROGRAM HAS WORKED HARD OVER THE SUMMER. BEING IN THE PLAYOFFS FOR 2 WEEKS LAST YEAR WAS A HUGE ADVANTAGE AS OUR LOWER LEVELS GOT TWO EXTRA WEEKS OF PRACTICE AT THE VARSITY LEVEL.“

FNV Outlook: The Trojans will have plenty of new faces in 2019. The schedule gets off to a bang with Wyandotte and Fenton. Monroe will know what they have right away. Getting through Bedford and Saline will prove to be the hurdles for the elusive SEC Red Crown. I look for the Wyatt Head, at the QB spot, to have a fine season and get the Trojans back to the playoffs.

Gary’s Pick: 6-3

Frank’s Pick: 6-3

Chris’ Pick: 5-4