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All the Nederland Bulldogs know how to do is make the playoffs. Ask anybody in Southeast Texas who had them left for dead after week 5 and a 0-2 district start last year. The ‘Dogs went on to win 4 of their last 5 games including two huge wins over PN-G and LC-M to get the 3rd playoff spot out of 22-4A. Even with just 6 returning starters in 2007 expect them to be in the playoff hunt come November after they proved last year they should never be counted out.

Key Wins Last Year:

PN-G (31-24)

LC-M (15-12)

Galena Park (48-7)

Last Year’s Scores:

La Marque 28 Nederland 21

Nederland 44 Forest Brook 6

Waller 41 Nederland 38

Vidor 28 Nederland 24

Central 63 Nederland 24

Nederland 31 PN-G 24

Nederland 35 Ozen 16

Nederland 15 LC-M 12

Dayton 35 Nederland 7

Nederland 51 Lumberton 25

Nederland 48 Galena Park 7

Lamar Consolidated 49 Nederland 22

Offensive Summary

The Bulldog offense may struggle early on this season with only 2 starters back. A huge loss on offense was RB Micah Mosley (North Texas) who accounted for most of Nederland’s 30 points per game in ‘06. Chris Gutierrez looks to be the starter at RB in 2007 after rushing for 565 yards and 7 touchdowns as Mosley’s backup last year. University of Texas commit 2-way player Dravannti Johnson is also back at his TE spot. The Nederland offensive line should be solid lead by Stefan Huber and Michael Benefield.

Other Offensive Impact Players:

Ryan Sampere (QB)

Adam Broussard (WR)

Defensive Summary

Coach Neumann welcomes back 4 defensive starters off a unit that allowed 28 points per game in 2006. The Nederland secondary will be lead by Reagan Stanley. Stanley hauled in 4 interceptions in ’06 and looks to build on those numbers for 2007. We mentioned Dravannti Johnson earlier on offense but his biggest contribution will likely come on the defensive side of the ball. Last year he had 88 tackles and 7 sacks. Also look for LB Jordan Landry to have a big year.

Other Defensive Impact Players:

Grant Lovelady (LB)

Wareall Grogan (LB)

Nederland opens up the 2007 season with a headliner game against Brenham as a part of the double-header at Reliant Stadium along with PN-G/La Marque. The ‘Dogs then travel to Forest Brook before having the home opener against Waller. Nederland will have the 22-4A opener circled on the schedule because that’s when Vidor comes to town. The Pirates shocked Nederland last year at Pirate Stadium. We at SETXsports are looking forward to the annual Mid-County Madness game on October 12 when PN-G visits Nederland. Here is the complete 2007 schedule for the Nederland Bulldogs……

Aug. 31 Brenham at Reliant Stadium

Sept. 7 @ Forest Brook

Sept. 14 Waller

Sept. 21 OPEN

Sept. 28 Vidor*

Oct. 5 @ Central*

Oct. 12 PN-G*

Oct. 19 @ Ozen*

Oct. 26 LC-M*

Nov. 2 Dayton*

Nov. 9 @ Lumberton*

[Guest 87CRU79]

OK,

Chris Gutierrez doesn't even play offense anymore. He was moved to defense as a LB, and will not see much of the offensive side of the ball.

DJ may play some slot receiver, but only when Ned needs a big target in the middle of the field.

[DP#1FAN]

Good luck!

[sb1]

GO DAWGSSSS BEAT PNG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D

[sb1]

;D

[dav-joel]

Go dawgs