[0ff The Chain]

Like every year the Pirates will need to replace key elements of their team. Yes they only loose a few seniors but they are important seniors.

I've felt like Gibbs is the leader of that Oline. We know some hoss will be plugged in there but this Oline has been special. Could Cole Bentley be moved to his projected college position, the current line plus Cole reworked for what they have and someone else take over TE?

Willis was on a different planet this year and was a speed threat that was exciting to watch. Fletcher, Wellman and Catron will still be there to bowl you over but who fills in as that change of pace speedster that makes you respect the outside?

On defense you have to replace two amazing players who showed leadership and heart all season long. It took quite a while this season for a leader to emerge and that became Sanger. Who fills that roll next year.

One thing I do look forward to is Austin Woolum. That kid is one of my favorite Belfry players, 2013 game winning field goal as a freshman. This season he covered some great receivers and that hit laid on Ogbogu on the punt return was nasty! He's already an astounding kicker but I expect him to be one of the hardest hitting DBs we've had next season. He has continued to improve as a DB year in and out.

Also very happy to see the player Corbett has become. Early I the year it felt like he just wasn't getting it. He made a few bad reads tonight but more than made up for it with his feet. Can't wait to see where he stands after another year in the system.

To me Catron is Belfry's best player. Either side of the ball he is just the most fundamentally sound that I seen. While he doesn't have the speed of Willis I think he will step in nicely as a big play back for them next year. I was just really impressed with that kid's game.