Merrimack , which posted its first winning season, returns seven starters on offense and five on defense. The team averaged 250.4 yards rushing, but super back Calvin Bryant graduated. Jason Priester and Dwayne Jordan will get the call. Quarterbacks Tom Ruswick and Vincent McGrath have little experience. Passing game must improve and key receivers are Keone Coleman and Jonathan Garro.
Defense is younger, but it has numbers.
Linebackers will be young. Southern Connecticut always has talent and numbers. Eggerling also punts. Defensive back Damon Richardson a talented leader. Team looks solid from top to bottom.