QUICK HITS:
Running back Nate Williams got the season started off right with 117 yards rushing and four touchdowns in a 28-7 victory at Ponca City.
Head coach Luke Orvis is a throw back to the classic Bulldogs days. Orvis was a member of the 1992 state semi-finals and 1993 state finals runners up teams. Orvis graduated in 1995 and spent 11 seasons as a Memorial assistant before taking the head coaching position in Arvada, Colorado.
Stillwater remains on the schedule in the non-district. The Bulldogs have dropped three straight in the series and last beat the Pioneers in 2010.
LAST 5 YEARS:
2017 – 2-7
2016 – 5-5
2015 – 4-6
2014 – 5-6
2013 – 7-4
OFFENSE
After a below average season the Bulldogs players will have a new head coach to take orders from, Luke Orvis. The team will also still be familiar with this new head coach because he has been on the staff as an assistant for 11 years before taking over. “I am thankful to have such an awesome staff of coaches that share the same vision of returning the Edmond Bulldogs football program to the high standard we set for ourselves,” said Orvis. “We are committed to the process of improving daily with great enthusiasm. I am truly excited for the journey that lies ahead.” On offense the Bulldogs will be returning four of last year’ starters. The three running backs on the team this season will be Nate Williams (5-10, 180, Jr.), Mason Williams, (5-9, 205, Jr) and Peter Rolle (5-7, 155, Sr.), who will also get some time out wide at wide receiver. Joining Rolle as another wide receiver will be Cole Emmons (5-10, 170, Sr.). Two players that will be playing on the offensive line will be Charlie Suenram (6-2, 270, Sr.) and tight end Zach Appiah (6-0, 200, Sr.) that will give the team another guy to throw to on the offensive side of the ball.
DEFENSE
On defense the Bulldogs will be returning five defensive starters. On the line for Edmond Memorial in their 4-2-5 formation will be Suenram and Mason Roberts (6-3, 245, Sr.). Some secondary players will be Christian Brown (5-10, 155, Sr.) and Dakari Charlton (5-10, 155, Sr.). Playing linebacker for the Bulldogs will be Sam Taylor (6-0, 180, Jr.) and Seth Osborn (5-11, 175, Sr.). The assistant coaches for Edmond Memorial this year will be Scott MacDonald, Clay Sizemore, Chris Malone Ryan McCaul, Conner Myers and Mkwai Williams.
SCHEDULE:
8-31 – at Stillwater
9-6 – at Edmond North
9-14 – at Deer Creek
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