Post 837 – Team Preview 2022: Nottingham Northstars

Nottingham Northstars  

2021: 

  • 9-1 
  • Lost to Willingboro in the South Jersey Group 2 semi-finals after beating Haddon Heights 
  • Scored 359 points: 35.90 average 
  • Allowed 154 points: 15.40 average 
  • Wins included Notre Dame, Hamilton, Steinert, and Hopewell Valley 

Graduation: 

  • RB/DB Isaiah Barnes – William Paterson 
  • RB/DB Kwanir Edwards – Fairleigh Dickinson 
  • TE/OLB Dorian Henry – Hobart 
  • DL Ameer Muse – Hobart 
  • OL/DL Brandon Shipley – Susquehanna 

Offense: 

  • Formation: Multiple Wing-T 
  • Returning Starters: 8 

Quarterback: 

  • Joe Lemly, Senior, 6-1, 160 – 3-year starter 

Running Back: 

  • Saemeni Faeflen, Junior, 6-0, 190 – returning starter at wingback 
  • Cole Funke, Junior, 5-7, 170 – competing at opposite wingback 
  • Janlin Pena, Junior, 5-8, 150 – competing at opposite wingback 
  • Jed Carrette, Senior, 5-9, 205 – projected starter at fullback; saw action 
  • Dario DeJonge, Senior, 5-11, 215 – provides depth at fullback; started on defense 

Wide Receiver: 

  • Quiyon “Q” McMillan, Senior, 6-2, 180 – 4-year starter 
  • Kenny Ezeukwu, Senior, 6-2, 185 – returning starter 
  • Tight end will be used sparingly 

Offensive Line: 

  • Ronnie McNulty, Senior, 6-3, 290 – returning starter at guard 
  • Nick Tindall, Junior, 5-9, 220 – returning starter at guard 
  • Cherb Dolcine, Senior, 5-9, 245 – returning starter at center 
  • Anthony Torres, Junior, 6-1, 225 – returning starter at tackle 
  • The opposite tackle is up for grabs 

Defense: 

  • Formation: 3-4 
  • Returning Starters: 6 

Defensive Line: 

  • All three positions will be decided in camp 

Linebacker: 

  • Dario DeJonge, Senior, 5-11, 215 – returning starter on inside 
  • Cole Given, Senior, 6-2, 205 – returning starter on inside 
  • Desmond Kauffman, Senior, 5-8, 175 – returning starter on outside; missed last half of season with injury 
  • Lewis Cassidy, Junior, 5-8, 175 – will rotate at opposite outside position 
  • Aidan Scannon, Senior, 6-0, 190 – will rotate at opposite outside position 

Secondary: 

  • Quiyon “Q” McMillan, Senior, 6-2, 180 – 4-year starter at cornerback 
  • DJ Neree, Senior, 5-8, 165 – returning starter at cornerback 
  • Kenny Ezeukwu, Senior, 6-2, 185 – returning starter at safety 
  • The other safety is open for competition 

Special Teams: 

  • Kicker and punter are undecided 
  • McMillan and Faeflen are the return men 

Schedule: 

  • Saturday, 9/3, Burlington Township at home 
  • Friday, 9/9, at Notre Dame 
  • Saturday, 9/17, Trenton at home 
  • Saturday, 9/24, Steinert at home 
  • Friday, 9/30, at Hopewell Valley 
  • Saturday, 10/8, Ewing at home 
  • Friday, 10/14, at WIllingboro 
  • Saturday, 10/22, at Hamilton 

Concerns: 

  • Replacing the defensive line 
  • Replacing good players 

Recruiting: 

  • McMillian has received interest from Rutgers, Temple, and 1-AA programs
  • McNulty is a 1-AA prospect 
  • Others are the D2/D3 variety 
  • Underclassmen: 
  • To be determined as the season progresses 

Coach’s Comments: 

“Every year is different. We have lost some good players and the entire defensive line. That will be our challenge. We have good kids back and we’ll make the best of it.” – Head Coach Milo McGuire 

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