Friday, August 30, 2013

The Skinny on Virginia Union football

Coach: Michael Bailey, 5th season, 19-21

2012: 5-5, 3-4 CIAA

Offense: The Panthers were fourth in the conference in rushing yards per game and first in average per rush, but Bailey believes he needs the run the ball more. VUU lost only two players from last season’s offense, but one was 1,000-yard rusher Jerrell Washington. With quarterback Kenneth Graham going into his sophomore season and his top three receivers returning, the Panthers could use the passing game to help alleviate the immediate need to find a replacement for Washington.

Defense: Graduation decimated a Panthers defense that finished third in the CIAA in points allowed (20.2). VUU lost eight starters from last season, but returns former University of Virginia transfer senior defensive back Devin Wallace, who was seventh on the team in tackles (46) last season. Junior Fritz Fenelon (46 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 3 sacks) will be key up front.

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