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2010 Westlake Football Preview

Football season preview: Spread the word for Westlake’s offense

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 | Thomas Jones | 4

Westlake’s power spread offense may share its closet kinship with the schemes popularized at the University of Florida, but its roots stretch into West Texas.

Football season preview: Quarterbacks

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 | Thomas Jones

A quick glance at the stats would seem cause for alarm.

Football season preview: Running backs

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 | Thomas Jones

Van Gramann and Brice Dolezal, Westlake’s two primary running backs, don’t have a flashy moniker, but several familiar phrases would suffice.

Football season preview: Receivers

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 | Thomas Jones

Although the Chaps must break in a new quarterback, several proven wideouts should help ease his arrival.

Football season preview: Offensive line

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 | Thomas Jones

An extra year in Westlake’s system – and an extra year in the weight room and several extra helpings at the dining table – should help the Chaps survive the departure of two all-state offensive linemen.

Football season preview: Coaches

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 | Thomas Jones

What a difference a year makes.

Football season preview: Special teams

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 | Thomas Jones

Chap coach Darren Allman takes special pride in his special teams, as evident by the amount of time that he spends watching film of all things kicking.

Football season preview: Defensive line

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 | Thomas Jones

As football leagues around the country become more and more dependent on a rotation of big bodies on the defensive line, Westlake’s front three may look a little retro in 2010.

Football season preview: Linebackers

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 | Thomas Jones

Westlake’s devotion to throttling opposing ground games may start up front, but it often ends with a tackle by an inside linebacker.

Football preview: Defensive backs

Wednesday, August 25, 2010 | Thomas Jones

With spread offenses all the rage in prep football these days, an abundance of depth in the secondary has turned from a luxury to a necessity.

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