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Venice has always been known for grounding out the football and gaining yards on the ground with their hardnosed running backs. Not since the days of Tre Smith have we seen a running back so elusive, or a Venice Offense as explosive as the 2008 product you will see on Friday night.
This season brings the small town of Venice and its fans an electrifying four quarters of football every Friday evening. There are numerous reasons why this year’s offense is best described in the words of Coach John Peacock as explosive. “We have one of the best quarterbacks in the country, and a running back that has had 25 touches for over 700yards in the spring game and our kickoff classic.” Making holes and protecting the quarterback is Venice’s offensive line. They average 275lbs and are all well over six foot tall. Venice is also very deep at the tight end position, and they have numerous receivers who are consistent catching the ball and gain yards after the catch. Throw in University of Florida bound Trey Burton, and you have a potent mix of athletes and talent that will be extremely hard to stop.
Why do the Indians have so many weapons in their arsenal? What’s gotten them better? Who’s improved the most? And are opposing defenses ready to handle what comes their way? These and more, are all questions that Head Coach John Peacock has taken the time to answer for inquiring minds.
According to Peacock, much of what you see on the field can be attributed to the tremendous work and effort that the team put in over the summer, through two-a-days, and everyday at practice. Of course, it also helps to have some natural athletic ability. Peacock says that, “our offensive line and wide receivers have made the biggest improvements from last season. Mike Lopez, Billy Nagle, Brian O’Leary, Kyle Gilbert and Billy Howe worked extremely hard this off-season. They have become quicker off the ball and are able to finish plays.” The corps of wide receivers has also gotten more consistent at catching the ball; “our wide receivers have improved their hands a great deal catching thousands of balls since the end of our spring game.”
For opponents, the Venice coaches hope it will become more difficult for them to game plan against them. “It would be very difficult to prepare for our offense. Just because when we drop back to pass, Trey Burton has the ability to tuck it and run for big chunks of yardage.” The biggest threat though comes in a small package, in the form of Dri Archer. “He just needs a tiny crease and he has the ability to go the distance at any time.” Coach Shannon, the Indians Defensive Coordinator, has said previously he is extremely glad that he doesn’t have to defend our offense.
While Coach Peacock is the Head Coach as well as the Offensive Coordinator, he has helped this season from a new addition to the staff. Passing Coordinator and quarterbacks coach Jon Cooley. Game planning begins by finding a teams weakness and attacking it as often as possible. The process can be quite involved and much time is spent on it. According to Peacock, “We decide what plays will be successful and what formation and motion with that play will get us in the best position to attack a teams weakness. Our main goal in each game is to dictate what defense they will run.” Peacock and Cooley form a play script each week, which dictates the first 10 –15 plays according to down and distance that they will run. “After that we will have a chart according to down and distance and run those plays.” Hopefully, all the time, effort, and planning pays off at the end of the week.
Last week the Indians faced a tougher than expected Cardinal Mooney team, coming out on top 44-21. Tonight Venice opens the regular season against a Riverview squad that will seek revenge for last seasons defeat at the Ram Bowl. Last week was the Dri Archer show, but expect the Venice Offense to open up more and throw everything they have at the Rams. Venice vs. Riverview is a huge rivalry, and will dictate the rest of the season for the Indians. Hopefully the Indians explosive offense will start the season off with a bang tonight.
Venice has always been known for grounding out the football and gaining yards on the ground with their hardnosed running backs. Not since the days of Tre Smith have we seen a running back so elusive, or a Venice Offense as explosive as the 2008 product you will see on Friday night.
This season brings the small town of Venice and its fans an electrifying four quarters of football every Friday evening. There are numerous reasons why this year’s offense is best described in the words of Coach John Peacock as explosive. “We have one of the best quarterbacks in the country, and a running back that has had 25 touches for over 700yards in the spring game and our kickoff classic.” Making holes and protecting the quarterback is Venice’s offensive line. They average 275lbs and are all well over six foot tall. Venice is also very deep at the tight end position, and they have numerous receivers who are consistent catching the ball and gain yards after the catch. Throw in University of Florida bound Trey Burton, and you have a potent mix of athletes and talent that will be extremely hard to stop.
Why do the Indians have so many weapons in their arsenal? What’s gotten them better? Who’s improved the most? And are opposing defenses ready to handle what comes their way? These and more, are all questions that Head Coach John Peacock has taken the time to answer for inquiring minds.
According to Peacock, much of what you see on the field can be attributed to the tremendous work and effort that the team put in over the summer, through two-a-days, and everyday at practice. Of course, it also helps to have some natural athletic ability. Peacock says that, “our offensive line and wide receivers have made the biggest improvements from last season. Mike Lopez, Billy Nagle, Brian O’Leary, Kyle Gilbert and Billy Howe worked extremely hard this off-season. They have become quicker off the ball and are able to finish plays.” The corps of wide receivers has also gotten more consistent at catching the ball; “our wide receivers have improved their hands a great deal catching thousands of balls since the end of our spring game.”
For opponents, the Venice coaches hope it will become more difficult for them to game plan against them. “It would be very difficult to prepare for our offense. Just because when we drop back to pass, Trey Burton has the ability to tuck it and run for big chunks of yardage.” The biggest threat though comes in a small package, in the form of Dri Archer. “He just needs a tiny crease and he has the ability to go the distance at any time.” Coach Shannon, the Indians Defensive Coordinator, has said previously he is extremely glad that he doesn’t have to defend our offense.
While Coach Peacock is the Head Coach as well as the Offensive Coordinator, he has helped this season from a new addition to the staff. Passing Coordinator and quarterbacks coach Jon Cooley. Game planning begins by finding a teams weakness and attacking it as often as possible. The process can be quite involved and much time is spent on it. According to Peacock, “We decide what plays will be successful and what formation and motion with that play will get us in the best position to attack a teams weakness. Our main goal in each game is to dictate what defense they will run.” Peacock and Cooley form a play script each week, which dictates the first 10 –15 plays according to down and distance that they will run. “After that we will have a chart according to down and distance and run those plays.” Hopefully, all the time, effort, and planning pays off at the end of the week.
Last week the Indians faced a tougher than expected Cardinal Mooney team, coming out on top 44-21. Tonight Venice opens the regular season against a Riverview squad that will seek revenge for last seasons defeat at the Ram Bowl. Last week was the Dri Archer show, but expect the Venice Offense to open up more and throw everything they have at the Rams. Venice vs. Riverview is a huge rivalry, and will dictate the rest of the season for the Indians. Hopefully the Indians explosive offense will start the season off with a bang tonight.
