Post 709 – Team Preview 2021: Colts Neck Cougars

Colts Neck Cougars 

2020: 

  • 7-1
  • 213 points scored; 26.63 average 
  • 105 points scored; 13.13 average 
  • Two shutouts 
  • Wins: Freehold Boro, Southern, Manalapan, Howell, Freehold Township, Monmouth, and Marlboro 
  • Losses: Rumson-Fair Haven  

Graduation:  

  • WR/DB Matt Scully – Franklin & Marshall 
  • OL/DL Logan Lupo – Anna Maria (Mass.) 
  • DL Delano Marcelus – West Liberty  

2021 Captains:  

  • Game captains are named on a week-to-week basis 

Offense:  

  • Formation: Multiple-Pro 
  • Returning Starters: 6 

Quarterback: 

  • Tommy Fallon, Senior, 6-2, 220 – 4-year starter 

Running Back: 

  • John Manos, Senior, 5-8, 180 – competing; started on defense 
  • Chris Scully, Sophomore, 5-10, 180 – competing 

Fullback: 

  • Anthony Bonanno, Senior, 5-9, 190 – competing; started on defense 
  • Eric Abbud, Senior, 6-0, 205 – competing 
  • Sam Surdez, Sophomore, 5-10, 210 – competing 

Wide Receiver: 

  • Cade Chrebet, Senior, 5-9, 180 – returning starter 
  • John Runfolo, Senior, 5-10, 180 – returning starter 
  • Will Surdez, Junior, 6-3, 190 – part of rotation 
  • Matt Celli, Junior, 6-3, 205 – part of rotation; missed 2020 with injury 

Tight End: 

  • Colton Bardsley, Senior, 6-0, 210 – competing 
  • Eric Loveiro, Sophomore, 6-1, 190 – competing 
  • Eowin Fitzpatrick, Junior, 5-10, 180 – competing 

Offensive Line: 

  • Dan Volpe, Senior, 6-6, 305 – 3-year starter at left tackle 
  • Matt Janucci, Senior, 6-0, 260 – 3-year starter at left guard 
  • Jack Machu, Senior, 6-1, 270 – projected starter at center 
  • Matt Liggio, Sophomore, 5-10, 230 – competing at right guard 
  • Anthony Lombardi, Sophomore, 6-1, 230 – competing at right guard 
  • JJ Cifelli, Sophomore, 5-11, 250 – competing at right guard 
  • Ryan Whelan, Senior, 6-4, 285 – 3-year starter at right tackle 
  • Charlie Whelan, Sophomore, 6-5, 235 – provides depth at tackle 

Defense:  

  • Formation: 4-3 
  • Returning Starters: 6 

Defensive Line: 

  • Colton Bardsley, Senior, 6-0, 210 – projected starter at end 
  • Luis Guerra, Senior, 6-2, 200 – projected starter at end 
  • Dan Volpe, Senior, 6-6, 305 – returning starter at tackle 
  • Matt Janucci, Senior, 6-0, 260 – returning starter at tackle 
  • Other offensive linemen will be part of the rotation 

Linebacker: 

  • Anthony Bonanno, Senior, 5-9, 190 – 3-year starter in middle 
  • Will Surdez, Junior, 6-3, 190 – returning starter on strong side 
  • John Manos, Senior, 5-8, 180 – 3-year starter on weak side; part of rotation this year 
  • Chris Scully, Sophomore, 5-10, 180 – part of rotation on weak side  

Secondary: 

  • John Runfolo, Senior, 5-10, 180 – returning starter cornerback 
  • Matt Celli, Junior, 6-3, 205 – projected starter at opposite corner 
  • Cade Chrebet, Senior, 5-9, 180 – projected starter ats safety 
  • Tyler Donnelly, Senior, 5-10, 175 – projected starter at safety 
  • Tommy Fallon, Senior, 6-2, 220 – part of rotation at safety 
  • Dom Beninato, Sophomore, 5-10, 180 – part of rotation at safety 

Special Teams: 

  • Senior Christian Monteforte is a 3-year starter at kicker 
  • Tommy Fallon is a 4-year starter at punter 
  • Will Surdez and Celli are the return men 

Schedule: 

  • Friday, 9/3, at Toms River North 
  • 9/10-11, Bye Week 
  • Friday, 9/17, at Matawan 
  • Saturday, 9/25, Donovan Catholic at home 
  • Friday, 10/1, at Wall 
  • Saturday, 10/9, Rumson-Fair Haven at home 
  • Saturday, 10/16, Lacey at home 
  • 10/22-23, Shore crossovers 
  • 10/29-30, Shore crossovers 

Concerns:  

  • Week-to week intensity 

Recruiting:  

  • Volpe has offers from Wagner, Towson, Central Connecticut, and Bryant
  • Whelan and Fallon are 1-AA candidates 
  • Janucci is D2/D3 because of his height 
  • Chrebet, Runfolo, Bonanno, and Manos are being pursued by D3 schools 
  • Underclassmen: 
  • Surdez is a 1-AA prospect 
  • Celli has the size and athleticism to play 1-AA 

Coach’s Comments:  

“It’s almost normal after last year and it’s been great so far. We have a tough schedule and can’t have any letdowns.” – Head Coach Matt Ahearn 

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