Despite a relatively inexperienced squad, sixth-year La Salle-Peru head coach Joe Sassano is hoping a strong team chemistry from his hard-working Cavaliers will carry them through and offset that lack of experience this fall on the gridiron. <\/p>\n
The junior-dominated 48-man L-P roster is made up of 19 seniors, 27 juniors and two sophomores. <\/p>\n
\"They've just got a good work ethic and they've bonded together,\" said Sassano of his team. <\/p>\n
Triggering a \"potentially explosive\" Cavs offense will be third-year starting quarterback Zack Cinotto, an All-NIB 12 West selection in 2011 after passing for just lass than 1,400 yards as a junior. The strong-armed, 6-foot-1, 210-pound slinger who is on the recruiting radar of college coaches has thrown for more than 2,300 yards during his two varsity seasons. <\/p>\n
One of the players who will be responsible for protecting Cinotto and giving him time to fire away will be senior left tackle D.J. Wilmot (6-5, 225) L-P's lone returning lineman. <\/p>\n
A couple of expected weapons for Cinotto will be running back Victor Espindola and wide receiver Adam Happ. <\/p>\n
\"We have the potential to be explosive and hit the big plays,\" Sassano said. \"And I think as the season goes on, we'll be able to, hopefully, control the ball a little bit and be able to move it running. We've got some running backs that can make some things happen. <\/p>\n
\"Our goal is to be able to have a balanced attack.\" <\/p>\n
The L-P defense welcomes back a trio of starters in linebackers Seth Schiffbauer and Kyle Jenkins, along with safety Billy Vickers. A pair of key players on the Cavaliers D-line will be tackles Michael Denyes (6-3, 220) and Chris Morehouse (6-0, 205). <\/p>\n
\"Obviously, we're going to have some inexperienced players out there, but yet, they seem to want to play some physical football. I think we've got some tough kids,\" Sassano said. \"And we've got some good speed in our secondary.\" <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
View post: Despite a relatively inexperienced squad, sixth-year La Salle-Peru head coach Joe Sassano is hoping a strong team chemistry from his hard-working Cavaliers will carry them through and offset that lack of experience this fall on the gridiron. The junior-dominated 48-man L-P roster is made up of 19 seniors, 27 juniors and two sophomores. \"They've just got a good work ethic and they've bonded together,\" said Sassano of his team Continue reading
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