Butler Bulldogs   

2018 in Review: 

• 10-2 record 
• Lost to Hasbrouck Heights in the North Jersey Group 1 bowl game
• Beat Park Ridge in the North Jersey Section 1 Group 1 finals 
• Beat Wallkill Valley in the semifinals and Pompton Lakes in the first round 
• Scored 334 points – 27.83 average   
• Allowed 176 points – 14.67 average, including three shutouts 
• Wins Included: Emerson, Pompton Lakes, Cresskill 
• Losses: Hasbrouck Heights 

Departing Seniors:   

•  None of last year’s seniors chose to play college football 

*The bold print below is a returning starter. This includes one who had playing time and one who started on the other side of the ball only in 2018, with explanation included after their name. 

Offense: 

Formation: Multiple Spread
Returning Starters: 7 

Quarterback:  

• Evan Smith, Senior, 5-9, 185 – 3-year starter 

Running Back:  

• Joey Walsh, Senior, 6-0, 200 – returning starter
• Joe Conti, Junior, 6-1, 180 – saw action in playoffs 
• Garrett Koppenal, Junior, 5-10, 150 – started on defense 

Wide Receiver:   

• Jason Polons, Senior, 5-10, 150 – returning starter 
• Matt Wolowitz, Senior, 5-10, 145 – returning starter 
• Chris Verrico, Junior, 5-11, 160 – projected starter 
• Ryan Brady, Senior, 5-11, 145 – competing at fourth receiver 
• Tucker Lynch, Senior, 5-11, 160 – competing at fourth receiver 

Tackle:  

• Chris Dino, Senior, 6-0, 175 – 3-year starter at left tackle 
• Jacob Luciani, Senior, 6-1, 195 – projected starter 

Guard:  

• James DeRosa, Senior, 6-0, 205 – 3-year starter at left guard 
• Sean Riordan, Senior, 6-0, 180 – competing at right guard 
• Matt Emann, Senior, 6-2, 175 – competing at right guard 

Center:  

• Patrick Monahan, Senior, 6-0, 205 – returning starter 

Defense:  

• Formation: 4-3
• Returning Starters: 6  

End:  

• Joey Walsh, Senior – 3-year starter 
• Patrick Monahan, Senior – projected starter 
• Matt Emann, Senior – challenging for time 
• Matt Kelder, Sophomore, 6-3, 180 – challenging for time 

Tackle:  

• James DeRosa, Senior – projected starter at tackle 
• Federico Reyes, Senior, 5-9, 285 – projected starter at nose guard 
• Jordan Ortiz, Senior, 5-9, 285 – did not play in 2018 

Outside Linebacker:  

• Jacob Luciani, Senior – returning starter 

Inside Linebacker:  

• Garrett Koppenal, Junior – returning starter 
• Chris Dino, Senior – returning starter 
• Sean Riordan, Senior – may get some reps 

Cornerback:  

• Jason Polons, Senior – returning starter 
• Matt Wolowitz, Senior – returning starter  

Safety:  

• Joe Conti, Junior – projected starter 
• Chris Verrico, Junior – projected starter 
• Ryan Brady, Senior – will provide depth here and cornerback 
• Tucker Lynch, Senior – will provide depth here and cornerback 

Special Teams:

• Smith will be the kicker and punter, with Walsh doing some situational punting 
• Polons will be the main return man 

Schedule: 

• Friday, 9/6, at Pequannock 
• Friday, 9/13, St. Mary’s at home 
• Friday, 9/20, North Arlington at home 
• Friday, 9/27, Saddle Brook at home 
• Friday, 10/4, at Hasbrouck Heights 
• Friday, 10/11, at Cresskill 
• Friday, 10/18, Becton at home 
• 10/25-26, NJIC playoffs/crossovers 
• Friday, 11/1, NJIC playoffs/crossovers 

Concerns: 

• Lack of depth on both lines 

Recruiting:  

• Evan Smith verballed to Grove City (Pa.) 
• Joey Walsh is at least a D3 prospect 

Coach’s Comments:  

“We’re real excited to build on last year. We have a core of good returning players and look forward to an exciting NJIC schedule, along with Pequannock.” – Head Coach Jason Luciani