2014 High School Football Top 25 team preview: No. 3 Hoover

Could this be the best Hoover team yet? The Bucs will start off at the No. 3 spot in the preseason rankings, but could be national champs by the end of the year.

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Jun 6, 2014, 12:00am



2013 finish: 15-0; Class 6A state champion

Points per game: 35.3

Points allowed: 8.9

No. of returning starters (offense): 7
Head coach Josh Niblett
Head coach Josh Niblett
Photo by Randy Sartin

No. of returning starters (defense): 5

Head coach: Josh Niblett

Career record: 149-38

Assistant coaches:
Tad Niblett (offensive coordinator)
Robert Evans (defensive coordinator)
Chad Eads
Jason Kervin
Merritt Bowden
Mark Reaves
Adrian Abrams
Sam Adams
Aryvia Holmes
David Head

Team Twitter account: @BucsFootball

Outlook: Even with the graduation of superstar cornerback Marlon Humphrey, Hoover's defense could be the best it's ever been. The offense has continuity at quarterback, running back and receiver. A national title is within sight for the Bucs.

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