Tivy Antlers
28-4A
Coach: Mark Smith.
Lettermen R/L: 27/21.
2009: 9-5 DII semifinalists/5-2 district.
Starters returning O/D: 8/5.
Players to watch: QB Johnny Manziel (6-1, 195, 4.4), NG Brian Sherman (6-2, 255, 5.0).
Top juniors: WR Braedon White (5-10, 180, 4.6), LB Ferris Owens (6-1, 200, 4.8).
Top sophomores: QB Parks McNeil (6-0, 190, 4.5).
Other prospects: SS Daniel Mohnke, WR Sean Kibbett, LB Jake Appel, OL Brandon Broyles, OL Garrett Messman, OL Owen Cassidy, OL Brandon Baldwin, DB Keller Fornes, WR Colton Vick, WR Kason Fornes, DB Elijah Godley, DB Connor Burney, LB Chase Rothermel.
2010 notes: Coach Smith says the Antlers could be better than last year's team which advanced to the Division II semifinals. Smith welcomes back eight offensive starters, including QB Manziel (218-346-2,900-8, 19 TDs passing, 242-1,550, 34 TDs rushing). Smith says Manziel is a great leader and one of the most competitive athletes he has ever coached - and fans certainly agree, flooding our office with his praises all summer long. Manziel will throw to WR White (34-465, 1 TD receiving), who Smith says is not afraid to catch a ball in traffic and gets good yardage after the catch. NG Sherman (77 tackles, 5 sacks) has started since his freshman year and LB Owens (118 tackles) started as a sophomore. Smith said QB McNeil has the potential to enjoy Manziel's success if he stays healthy.
