[Belfry0304]

Here's a little update on the possible 2010 Pirate Defense..

On the line, NG James Hardin (#77 - 6'1 - 325) returns and the big strong machine tears up centers, and stops the inside game. Big dude really clogs up the middle and it's evident if you watch the game film. At the DT spots, Stevan Gibbs (#33 6'3 - 180) is one of the most underrated players from last years team, he isn't very big but he's a solid tackler and reads very well, once again watch the film to see his impact. On the other side of big James will be Micah Mahon (6'4 - 250) who for personal reasons had to go to WV for his Junior year -- but was at Belfry his freshman and sophomore years. Micah is a pretty big kid who will hit anything, all state special mention in WV last year. Morgan Bentley (#16 - 6'2 - 215) returns at the DE, a strong kid who does very well at his position. The other end freed up by AJ Patrick graduating is expected to be filled by Tony Messer (#23 - 6'5 - 190) a sophomore who could produce very much on the field, but it could be filled by someone else.

At the linebacker spots, Gary Runyon (#5 - 6'2 - 185) returns and could be the key player of the front 7. He has plenty of experience and will be a big part of the 2010 Belfry team. The other linebacker, Payton Mullins (#17 - 5'9 - 215) returns with a year under his belt and only a sophomore. Very good at reading. Very strong his age.

At the safeties, Nathan Carroll (#20 - 5'10 - 170) returns. He is a very energetic player and will be the leader for the Pirates. He broke his leg in the last game last year and in my opinion it had a huge impact on the team. As far as his recovery, the first time he ran since November he ran a 4.85 fourty. The other safety could be occupied by Josh Dixon (#10 - 5'9 - 145) a smaller kid who is fast, strong, and doesn't care to hit.

The cornerback spots are up in the air... the possible corners are Trey Willis, Josh Francis, Howie Dotson, and a few more I can't remember.

Please remember this is just my guess at the defense but the talk around BHS is how good this defense is going to be. A big stout group of kids that should be exciting to watch. As far as the new kids, Micah shouldn't be considered one.

but there is another kid, don't wanna give too much info but I will give you guys a 40 time... 4.49.