2009 Profile: Marianna celebrates the beginning of their 85th season of playing football and they do so under the direction of alumni and former Bulldog quarterback Steve DeWitt who enters his second season at the helm for the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs lost some talented players from last year’s squad but have a good nucleus of players returning. Several solid running backs return including Tre Jackson, Elliott Batson, Chris Bowers and Charles “Scooter” Barnes. Israel Davis, Siddiq Rushdan and Jerrell Long will also see plenty of action in the offensive backfield. The key challenge for the Bulldogs will be to replace Fidel Montgomery at the QB position. Two underclassmen have been battling for the spot. Hakeem Holmes, who saw some action last year and lefty Michael Mader are vying for the starting nod. Holmes came in knowing the offense and can run the ball. Mader, who has concentrated on baseball the last two years, is the better passer. Both will likely see plenty of action during the season. In the trenches the ‘Dogs will be led by seniors Jaren Bannerman, Xavier Peterson, Zack Smith and Javorius Garrett.
2010 District: Marianna will have the same district as last year and will face the same uphill battle against Pensacola Catholic. The Crusaders have absolutely dominated the district the last ten years and the fight with the other teams has been to see who could earn a berth in the FHSAA playoffs as the district runner up. In addition to Pensacola Catholic, Marianna will battle Walton County and Chipley in district matchups this season.
2010 Schedule: Marianna will open up the 2010 campaign against two Jackson County squads (at Cottondale and hosting Graceville). Two of the ‘Dogs first three games will be played on a Thursday night (Cottondale and Bay). Their first district matchup will be the fourth game of the season on the road at Walton. After hosting Liberty County for a tough homecoming Marianna will host in an always tough district contest. A pair of Tigers (Blountstown & Chipley) along with the Tiger Sharks of Port St. Joe follow. The Bulldogs close out the season with another Jackson County foe when they host Sneads.
Assistant Coaches: John Donaldson, Ron Tanner, Brian Collins, Carlan Martin, Nathan Goodman, Ray Lawson, Travis Blanton, Andy Shelton, Dustin Larkin
2009: Marianna went 5-5 in the regular season, finishing third in their district
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