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Crystal River 2008 Football Team Preview

Mascot
Pirates
Team
Varsity 2008
Colors
Blue, Gold
Coach
George Arscott
Address
3195 Crystal River High Drive, Crystal River, FL 34428
Overall
6-5
District
4-1
National Rank
5251
State (FL) Rank
277

Season Outlook

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No doubt about it, Crystal River should be able to run the football. With the best line they've had in five years and proven RBs returning, the ground game should be a big strength. Tavin Devaughn and Alton Pierce will both see carries, and newcomer Travaugh Brooks could sneak into the backfield, too. WRs Daniel Beatty and Johnny Macdonald are experienced and talented. Who will throw them the ball is a question. With a good line and good RBs, the Pirates should be able to control the ball and line of scrimage. If the defense is solid (and significant experience returns) and a QB emerges, coach Anthony Paradiso should have a very nice year.

Season Opener

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Sep 5 at Springstead (Spring Hill, FL)

General Information

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Nickname Pirates
Colors Blue/Gold
Coach Anthony Paradiso
League 3A District 6
Playoff Division 3A
Playoff Division Rank #20

Ratings

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2007 Final Power Rating 18.1
2007 National Rank #3422
2007 State Rank #155
Off-Season Rating Adjustment +5
2008 Starting Power Rating 23.1
2008 National Rank #2278
2008 State Rank #101
Dynasty Rating (avg. rating 2003-07) -4.4
Dynasty National Rank #8942
2008 Rating vs. Dynasty Rating better by 27.5
Dynasty Record 23-31 (12-8 in league)

Strength of Regular-Season Schedule

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2008 Rating 4.6
2007 Rating 3.7 (9.8 overall)
Rating Difference +0.9

Pirates Returning Players

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Offensive Starters 8
Defensive Starters 8
2007 JV Record 6-2
Starting Quarterback Returning no
Top Running Back Returning yes

Previous Season

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2007 Overall Record 9-3
2007 League Record/Finish 4-0 (1st)
2007 Points For Average 28.2
2007 Points Against Average 19.6
2007 Differential +8.6

2007 Wins

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Rank Opponent Record
#3904 Nature Coast Tech (Brooksville, FL) 18-15
#4939 Hudson (FL) 28-16
#4939 Mount Dora (FL) 21-20
#5804 Citrus (Inverness, FL) 45-15
#6037 Williston (FL) 53-49
#6795 South Lake (Groveland, FL) 29-27
#7853 Lake Weir (Ocala, FL) 26-7
#9927 Hernando (Brooksville, FL) 37-7
#12134 Lecanto (FL) 49-0

Toughest 2008 Regular Season Opponents

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Opponent Rating
Dunnellon (FL) 15.5
Nature Coast Tech (Brooksville, FL) 15.5
Citrus (Inverness, FL) 12.6*

Recent League Championships

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  1. 2007