2014 High School Football Top 25 team preview: No. 15 Miami Central

2013 finish: 13-1; Class 6A state champion

Points per game: 44.1



Points allowed per game: 14.6

No. of returning starters (offense): 4

No. of returning starters (defense): 9

Head coach: Roland Smith

Career record: 82-14

Assistant coaches:
Alexander Snipes (Offensive coordinator)
Max Edwards (Defensive coordinator)
Gerald Cox (Defensive backs)
Joseph Gross (Running backs)
Scott Daniels (Quarterbacks)
Michael Ross (Offensive line)
Kenneth Stevens (Offensive line)
Corey White (Defensive line)
Derrick Gibson (Defensive backs)
Bryant Russell (Defensive line)
Robert Terry (Offensive line)
Dwight Jackson (Linebackers)
Andy Alexanders (Defensive backs)

Team Twitter account: @CEN_Rockets

Outlook: Last year, Central bludgeoned opponents with a combination of Joseph Yearby and Dalvin Cook. This year, the team's defensive unit will steal the spotlight. Last season, it entered the year near the very top of all national rankings. It's lower this fall, but with plenty of opportunity to ascend due to games against nationally ranked foes Hoover and Booker T. Washington.
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Offense:



WR Da'vante Phillips

WR Anthony Jones

RB Clifford Cooper


Defense:

DB Calvin Brewton

DL/LB Fermin Silva



DB Olin Cushion


Key newcomers:

QB Malik Atkins

DB Malik Adelson


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