SHEEHAN

John Riccitelli Field, Wallingford

Coach: John Ferrazzi (9th year, 31-48-2)
Conference: SCC
2012 Record: 4-6
2013 Kickoff: vs. Trinity Catholic, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.
Top offensive players: Jeremy Gannon, 5-9, 165, Sr., ATH; Rafael Dominguez, 5-3, 142, Sr., RB; Brandon Gauthier, 5-11, 165, Sr., WR; Greg Suplinskas, 6-3, 195, Sr., OL; Justin Lange, 6-4, 190, Sr., QB.
Top defensive players: Jordan Lytle, 6-1, 215, Sr., DE; Tom Francis, 5-10, 230, Sr., DE; Riley Konopka, 5-9, 205, Sr., LB; Brandon Selvaggi, 6-0, 190, Sr., LB.
Key losses: Sean Merrill, OL/DL (playing football at Sacred Heart University); Kyle Paolella, WR/CB (running track at CCSU).
Outlook: Sheehan returns a deep group of skill players. Gannon will be among best athletes in the league with his versatility. He can play quarterback, receiver, running back, on special teams and at defensive back. Dominguez (pictured above) returns as the team’s top running back after gaining 1,036 all-purpose yards with 10 touchdowns last season. Gauthier is expected to emerge as one of the top receivers in the SCC.  Depth at wide receiver should help bolster the offense. Lytle and Francis have the strength, toughness, and tenacity to be dangerous at defensive end, while there's also depth at the linebacker position. Replacing Merrill and three other offensive linemen who graduated will be the main challenge.

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Beginning today in our What to Look For (W2L4) feature, I will highlight teams, leagues, players, positions to keep an eye out for in 2012.

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W2L4: SHEEHAN

Coach: John Ferrazzi (8th season, 27-42-2)
Last season: 5-5
Top offensive players: Sean Merrill, 6-4, 275, Sr., OL; Jeremy Gannon, 5-9, 165, Sr., ATH/QB/WR.
Top defensive players: Rich Radomski, 6-0, 220, Sr., LB; Kyle Paolella, 5-10, 160, Sr., DB.
Key losses: A.J. Pascuzzo, WR/RB/DB; Billy Gannon, QB; Brodie Corless, K/P/WR/LB.
Inside the huddle: Return four starters on offensive line; Defense returns eight starters. Offense has potential to be "dangerous" according to Ferrazzi.
Recruiting watch: Merrill has received interest from Villanova, Lafayette, Lehigh and New Hampshire.