Weeks 1-2-3

Been doing some research, reading pre-season previews today -- real busy stuff.
Here's the skinny on the Tide's three non-league opponents.

Eastern
2007 record: 1-9 (lone win over Kennard-Dale)
Other non-league games: Donegal next week and Fairfield, Sept. 12.
Coach: Jeff Shutter, 11th season, second time around as Eastern coach. Third year of second stint.
Offense: Multiple, will run a lot out of the shotgun.
Defense: 3-3 stack, based on linebacker and defensive back play.
Who they scrimmaged: Daniel Boone and Big Spring.
Offensive players to watch: QBs Corey Hershner or Mark Halloway; RBs Aaron Mackley and Jared Smeltzer; WRs Alex Seitz and Jake Dunlap.
Defensive notes: The Knights gave up 30 or more points in seven of their 10 games.

York Suburban
2007 record: 4-6. Beat D-3 qualifier York Catholic.
Other non-league games: Dallastown and York Catholic, Sept. 12. Columbia game is the first of three straight road games.
Coach: Bill Kerr.
Offense: Spread.
Defense: 4-4.
Players to watch: WRs Cole Wagner and Nathianiel Cross; Lineman Ben Woody and Chris Smith and RB Cody Waltimyer; QB Jordan Knaub.

Daniel Boone
2007 record: 9-4. Class AAA school, who made it deep into D-3 playoffs.
Coach: Dave Bodulous.
Opener: Donegal.
Opening scrimmage: With Eastern
What to watch for: Boone, who hasn't played Columbia in several years boasts al all-state DB, returning QB and a running back that has had three straight 1,000 yard seasons.
Note: Probably will be second or third best team Colmbia will face this season.