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A SEASON ON THE MOVE
Just a few weeks into practice and the Royal and Scarlet already seem to be in an early groove. Systems on both sides of
the ball are being installed smoothly as the team gears up for another run at the Playoffs.
The Defensive is taking shape fast thanks to an interesting molding of minds. Defensive coaches Bill Pritchet and Brad
Lyon both had run a similar system in years past and have been able to quickly come together on terminology and
philosophy. Defensive Coordinator Pritchet had run a similar Defensive system that he won a state championship with while
coaching in Illinois that Assistant Coach Lyon began installing prior to his arrival. This has transferred into the Defensive
Unit making quick strides in picking it up and already are looking like veterans of the multiple stack play book.
Coach Donahue has been pleased with the results of the Offensive Unit's progress as well. Quarterback Tony Bravata is
showing that rookie jitters will not be an issue in terms of grasping a Minor League Offense. Timing with the receiving core
has been solid early on, while a more athletic offensive line looks to have good potential with newcomers like Center Justin
Brown developing nicely.
All in all, the Patriots seem focused on making a second consecutive trip to the playoffs in 2008.
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