12. Trinity (Louisville, Ky.) - Full preview
Travis Wright guided Trinity to a remarkable season in 2011 in which the Shamrocks finished No. 2 nationally. He's back for his senior campaign this fall.
Photo by Jim Owens
Strengths: The key cogs from Trinity’s daunting 2011 offense are back: quarterback
Travis Wright, receiver
James Quick and running back
Dalyn Dawkins. That trio formed what was probably the most dynamic offense in state history, averaging 49.7 points per game. There are plenty of complementary pieces that could also shine, including speedy sophomore
Donald Brooks.
Jason Hatcher and
Ryan White give the Trinity defense its own set of difference-makers as well as blue chip recruits.
Question marks: On the surface, it would seem that the 2012 Shamrocks could be even more explosive than the 2011 version. And they very well might be. However, Trinity has to replace nearly its entire offensive line, an unheralded unit that enabled much of the team’s success last year. There are holes to fill, but the staff is happy about the veteran/rookie mix it will display this fall.
Outlook: If Trinity performs anywhere close to the level it performed at last season, even a Top 15 ranking will be far too low. It must navigate a daunting schedule once again. Last year, Trinity was invincible and hardly ever tested. How the team responds this fall when it’s playing a close game in the fourth quarter will determine if it once again finds itself competing for a mythical national title.
