Milan Big Reds 2021 Preview

Milan finished the 2020 season with an 8-2 record and advanced to the Division 4 Regional final. Coach Jesse Hoskins returns for his 11th season as the head coach of the Big Reds.

Head Coach: Jesse Hoskins, (75-31) entering 11th season

Assistants: Craig Zupi, Justin Ward, Vaughn Price, Steven Price

Returning Starters: 14

Offense: Cole McElvany QB, Jett Isaacs RB, Connor Dessellier WR, Ethan Budd TE, Evan Budd OL, William Walline OL, Mike Maurer OL

Defense: Ethan Budd DL, Mike Maurer DL, William Walline DL, Cole McElvany LB, William Gaskell V LB, Evan Morelock DB, Jett Isaacs DB

Key Newcomers: Josh Bonaminio OL/DL, Gustavo Saavedra OL/DL, Zach Ross OL/LB, Ethan Feldkamp WR/DB, Flannery Wayne OL/DL

Coach’s Comment: We have an enjoyable group to coach. We have less than 30 players on varsity, so our greatest challenge is keeping our players healthy and developing depth as the season progresses.

FNV Outlook: Milan is absolutely loaded again. FNV Player of the Year is Cole McElvany is back after accounting for over 1,500 yards and 22 TD’s while making 66 tackles on defense. Look for Jett Issacs to have a big year on both sides of the ball again. Coach Hoskins is one of the best coaches in the area and has a great staff as well. If the Big Reds can survive the first 4 weeks of the season, look for a special year.