Monroe Trojans 2020 Preview

1990’s = 63-34

2000’s = 53-43

2010’s = 52-45

Monroe finished up 2019 with a 3-6 record, 2-3 in the SEC RED. The Trojans have qualified for the playoffs 5 of the last 9 seasons and are once again coached by Nick Notario, in his 5th year at the helm. His assistants will be, Jay Clark, Steph Pietzak, Darrell Mossburg, Jody McCollum, Kyle Reed, Al Russo, Cody Wiley.

Total Returning Letter Winners: 21

Returning Starters Offense: 8

Returning Starters Defense: 8

Players to Watch: Jacob Blosser 12 QB/S, Tristan Panza RB/S 11, Carson Deserrano RB/DB 11, Cross Jacobs DL/OL 12, Owen Thomas 12 LB, A’devian Billingsley 12 DB/WR, Jordan Bassler 11 OL/DL, Gavin Yount OL/DL, Tayshaun Nichols RB/DE 11

New Players to Watch: Raymond Anderson 12 DB/RB, Caleb Winkelman 11 QB/WR/S, Noah Miller 10 LB/RB.

Coaches’ Comments: “We are a veteran team that got a ton of experience last year. As always the team to beat in our league is Saline and we have a huge rivalry with Bedford. Pioneer is loaded with a couple D1 players already committed and Huron and Skyline have gotten better every year. Our goal is to be 1-0 every week and improve in the short regular season to be ready for the playoffs.“

FNV Outlook: I see a ton of returning talent back for the Trojans and boy will they have their work cut out for them. There are no breaks in the schedule whatsoever. From the opener vs Pinckney(Skyline opted out week 1) to the SEC standard Saline, rival Bedford and State Title contender Chelsea, those in attendance will be witness to some great football in 2020. I see Monroe in the thick of things all year.