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Tight ends will be Willie Evans and Derrick Newell, with Newell at split end in a pro set. Halfback or wide-out, depending what set the team runs, will be Chico Pinkins, a great receiver. ``Of course a lot of coaches would like to have our problem.'' ``The biggest problem is, we don't have enough balls to go around,'' said Falconi. Jason Kennedy (Stan's brother), Demarco Wilder, Terrance Gash (a transfer from Hickory) and Lamar Claiborne also should see a lot of action in the backfield. ``After all those years around me, he knows almost as much about the game as I do,'' Falconi said.Ĭarlos Daniels, a powerful runner, may move from his familiar fullback spot and run some out of the tailback slot.

If Gash can't do the job, Falconi doesn't have to look too far for a replacement. He's got good physical talent, but we'll see how well he can lead the team.'' Right now it looks like Rennie Gash (a junior) will get the nod at quarterback. ``Pegues will be harder to replace at quarterback because we've got to replace a leader. ``It's hard to replace a runner as good as Stan Kennedy, but we've got a great group of backs,'' said Falconi. Other key losses are quarterback/defensive back Anthony Pegues and tight end/defensive end/punter Jon Rado. Lost to graduation from the state title team which posted a 14-1 record are some key players, however, including All-State selections Stan Kennedy, a 1,476-yard rusher, and Bill Mercurio the heart of the Steelers defense at noseguard. In fact, nine starters return for the Steelers, with starters returning to seven spots on offense and seven on defense. ``A good run'' might be a gross understatement. We're still a small school, but we're having a good run of athletes right now.'' ``I think that every kid in the school that should be here is here. ``We have 45 kids out for the team,'' he said. I'm worried about that.''Īthough Farrell has a small enrollment, Falconi makes the most of it. We've got to be ready and have the proper attitude. ``They think they can just turn it on Friday nights it doesn't work like that. ``I had a meeting and yelled at all the seniors about the way we were practicing,'' the veteran coach said. ``My biggest problem is trying to keep their heads on their shoulders,'' said Falconi, whose team is being picked by many to have a good shot to repeat as PIAA Class A state champion. Coach Lou Falconi hopes his Steelers don't get too big in another area _ ego. Football '96 published Tuesday, August 27,1996Ĭoach Lou Falconi and the 1996-97 Farrell High Steelers.įarrell High football team is big, both size-wise and talent-wise.

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