2012 LSG Team Preview — Marion Bulldogs

By Michael Wright
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Updated: August 5, 2012

2012 LSG Texas High School Football Team Preview — Marion Bulldogs

Team: Marion Bulldogs (15-2A Division I)

Colors: Forest Green/White

First Varsity Season: 1968

Stadium: Veterans Stadium (Capacity: 1,500)

Enrollment: 421 -- Largest in the district out of 7 schools

2012 Schedule:
Poth
@ Karnes City
Austin St. Michaels
@ Geronimo Navarro
@ George West **
San Antonio Cole **
@ Goliad **
Jourdanton **
@ Luling **
San Antonio Brooks Academy **

Coach: Bruce Salmon (1st year); 24-28-0 all-time coaching record

Coaches Comments: (From former head coach Glenn Davis) Very aggressive defense with exp. Good off. Line with exp. Hungry to return to playoffs after first round exit in 2011. District Outlook: 1. George West 2. Marion 3. Goliad 4. Jourdanton 5. Cole 6. Luling 7. Brooks academy

Returning Lettermen: 16

Returning Starters: Offense: 8 Defense: 8

Key Players:
* Victor Garza - Sr. LB / RB 6'2, 215 Honorable Mention All-State LB (TSWA) & DIST DEF MVP 127 tackles
* Bret Brown - Sr. OL 6'0, 290
* David Germann - Sr. C / DE 6'3, 200 1st Team All-District OL
* Charles Velasquez - Sr. TE / DE 6'3, 220
* Jourden Stanley - Jr. QB / WR / DB 5'8, 160 1st Team All-District WR 493 yards receiving 4 INTs
* Raphael DeHoyos - Jr. DT / RB / P 5'10, 220 1st Team All-District P
* Dylan Flores - Sr. WR / DB 5'10 155
* LB JR Miguel Vega 1st Team All-District
* DB Tanner Graham

Notes:
* Have won 8 games in each of the last 2 seasons which ties for the most in school history

Mike Says: The Bulldogs defense only gave up 8.2 points per game last year that included 4 shutouts. They bring 8 starters back from that defense including LB Garza who was the districts defensive MVP. The offense will be led by a big offensive line. Look for them to go 8-2 or 7-3 in the regular season and win the district title. Once in the playoffs they will go 2 or 3 rounds with the top competition coming from Cameron Yoe.

Chris Says: Marion is a fun team. They have a lot of spirit and are sure to put up a battle in any game. They bring back 16 players and ALL of them are starters - that means a lot. The Bulldogs will win the district and should have a good run, surprising a couple teams along the way.

Last Years Record: 8-3 overall 4-1 District

2011 Games:
at Poth (11-1) (L 7-8)
vs Karnes City (3-7) (W 21-0)
at San Antonio Cole (6-5) (W 46-0)
vs Universal City Randolph (5-5) (W 53-0)
vs Goldthwaite (7-5) (at Fredericksburg) (W 41-7)
vs Comfort (4-6)* (W 26-7)
vs Blanco (8-6)* (W 19-14)
at Lago Vista (10-2)* (L 15-22)
vs Luling (4-6)* (W 24-22)
at Ingram Moore (0-10)* (W 55-0)

Playoffs: Division I Bi-District
vs Hallettsville (7-6) (at Floresville) (L 7-10) Bi-District

2011 JV Record: 7-2

History:
* 2 year winning streak (16-8)
* Playoff Appearances (11) 1977,1986,1996,1997,2000,2001,2003,2004,2006,2010,2011

Championship History: No championship Games

Last 5 year record: 24-30

Last 10 year record: 42-65

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