Coach: James Ockimey, 2nd year; Education: Bok, Virginia State. Career: 4-7.
Last year: 2-2, 3-way tie 2nd; 4-7.
Great eight: Darell Dyches, RB-DB, 5-8, 140; Dequan Felton, WR-DB, 5-9, 160; Erik Simmons, RB-DB, 5-8, 170; Ryant Heath, L-DL, 6-3, 250; Bryant Heath, L-DL, 6-4, 290; Robert Pride, WR-DB, 5-9, 170; Anwar Mathis, QB, 5-9, 165; Malik Harrison, RB-LB, 6-1, 200.
Happy about: leadership provided by returning starters, experienced O-line, speed.
Concerned about: consistency, chemistry.
Ockimey's comment: "We are looking to improve week after week and be in contention for the AAA championship."