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OVERVIEW – Last season the Bulldogs had high expectations and a new coach - 2008 could be a mirrored image to the '07 team (Bulldogs hope to "Seymore" wins) - but will face a much difficult schedule as Andalusia faces a region mix up that includes many of the teams from their 2005 season. 
This year's schedule will start and end with County teams - Straughn and Opp, respectfully.  Neither game can be counted on as victories as both the Tigers and Bobcats could field their best teams in three years. 

Andalusia has shown tremendous consistency on both offense and defense the past two years scoring 408 points and allowing a little more than 200 - although the 2007 team was more productive in both categories.  Topping a 10 or 11 win season could prove a big challenge for Seymore's, especially with Thomasville, UMS-Wright and BC Rain moving into the region. 

2008 brings with it high expectation across the State among sportswriters and fans. The Bulldogs will likely be an early favorite and should start the year in most top 10 polls. 

Andalusia will have a different coach on the sideline for the third straight year - and fans will be looking for the same results - '06 Causey, '07 Harmon, and now '08 Seymore.  (Does Seymore mean more wins?)

Seymore will have a seasoned Quarterback, the counties best kicker and arguable the most recruited high school linebacker in Alabama this season. 

All that said, with their schedule Andalusia could easily finish the season 5-5

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What to watch on offense – For a team to have three different coaches on the sidelines the past three years, fans would likely not have known by watching the offensive and defensive structures.  This year's team should continue to implement 06' head coach Causey’s West Virginia style spread that leans heavy on the run, Harmon was slow to make changes and Seymore will likely favor Causey's scheme since he followed him to Demopolis last season before returning back to Andalusia to take the helm.  The most difficult positions to replace will once again be on the front line with Baby D and Maddox departed. 

Brent Shriver made fans quickly forget his lack of experience as he guided the team to 11 wins while running the offense masterfully.  The Bulldogs will need to protect the QB as the team searches for a replacement to Michael Berry.

Size will be a concern for the Bulldogs - so the team will rely on speed more than over powering teams. 

How and will Nico Johnson be used on offense?


What to watch on defense – Two words Nico Johnson.  However the Bulldogs will miss even more two other words... Brannon Bryan.  Offensive coordinators will run away from Johnson all night and Andalusia will have to have someone making big plays like Bryan did last season. 

The team will be better if – the team accepts and embraces the individual success and talent of Nico Johnson and maintains team unity. Implementing and execution of Coach Seymore’s offensive / defensive schemes and the impact of a new offensive line.

The schedule – The Bulldogs could face one of the toughest schedules of any team this season - with no "easy" wins on their schedule.  The Bulldogs could easily finish 5-5, but more likely 7-3 with their schedule.   .
 

2008 Projected Region Finish

UMS Wright
Thomasville
Andalusia
Clarke County

2007 Fun Stats
- Two year record with 21 wins
- two shutouts - both County teams (Straughn - Opp)

2006 Fun Stats
- Most single season playoff wins in 28 years
- two loses by one point each
- defense allowed 19.6 points per game
- offense average 31.0 points per game