Marion: 2009 Football Preview

Marion Patriots

Head coach: Mark Uhiren

Year at school (record): 7th (39-37)

Last season (conf. finish): 5-6 (6th)

Offensive coordinator: Mark Uhiren

Offensive formation: Diamond-T

Defensive coordinator: Butch Gray

Defensive formation: 4-4

Key Players Lost: RB Deopolis Smith, WR Steven Cantu, OL/DL Ethan Horton, DL Erwin Lee.

 
BEST SPORTS MOMENT

Pulled from the "Go Figure" file: Marion has an overall record of 19-15 during its stay in the 6A-East Conference. Uhiren has led the Patriots to an unprecedented three consecutive playoff appearances. Yet, as members of a smaller classification from 1985-2005, the Patriots had a record of 79-132-1, enjoyed four winnings seasons and reached the playoffs just three times. Evidently, the jump from 5A to 6A isn't so tough after all.


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