2021 PFN Team Preview: The Neshaminy Redskins @NeshaminySkins @ZydzikNunzio @sdubya1971

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Billy Splain | August 22, 2021

Neshaminy Redskins PFN Page

Head Coach Steven Wilmot

PIAA District 1 – Class AAAAAA
League: Suburban One League – National
Stadium: Harry E. Franks Stadium

@NeshaminySkins

Assistant Coaches 
Jay Weidenbaugh, Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs;
Neil French, Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers;
Charlie Marterella, Wide Receivers;
Ed Mitchem, Outside Linebackers;
Kevin Kelly, Quarterbacks/Running Backs;
Ryan Katona, Offensive Line;
Vince Sanelli, Defensive Line;
Tom Coates, Defensive Line;
Ray Kelly, Administrative and Offensive Assistant;
Ed Place, Defensive Assistant;
Ray Yedman, Offensive Assistant;
Chuck Lumio, Speed Development

2020 Season Record 5-1

2021 Schedule

DATE	OPPONENT	LOCATION	TIME/SCORE
08-21	@ La Salle College (SCR)		10:30 am
08-27	vs. Archbishop Wood (0-0)	Harry E. Franks Stadium	7:00 pm
09-03	vs. Central Bucks East (0-0) *	Harry E. Franks Stadium	7:00 pm
09-10	@ Pennridge (0-0) *	Helman Field	7:00 pm
09-17	vs. Souderton (0-0)	Harry E. Franks Stadium	7:00 pm
09-24	vs. Central Bucks South (0-0) *	Harry E. Franks Stadium	7:00 pm
10-01	@ North Penn (0-0) *	Crawford Stadium	7:00 pm
10-08	@ Quakertown (0-0)	Alumni Field	7:00 pm
10-15	@ Abington (0-0) *	Memorial Field	7:00 pm
10-22	vs. Central Bucks West (0-0) *	Harry E. Franks Stadium	7:00 pm
10-29	@ Pennsbury (0-0) *	Pennsbury Stadium	7:00 pm

* – denotes league game
(SCR) – denotes scrimmage

What are your expectations for your team this year? 
Neshaminy will have a mix of older established players with new and upcoming players. How the season will go depends on how fast the newer players mature into their roles.

When your team is on offense, what are the keys to success? 
Nunzio Zydzik will lead our offense with both his arm and legs. His targets throwing the ball include Dylan Bove, Colin Shuckert-Tohm and Gavin O’Connor, all who bring experience from last season. The depth at FB and TE is a strength of our team, led by juniors Jeremy Sharpe, Nick Buchys, and Joey Zack. Sean O’Hara is the only returner on the offensive line. The key to success include the offensive line doing their jobs and the quarterback making good decisions.

When your team is on defense, what are the keys to success? 
The secondary brings back two very good players at cornerback in Gavin O’Connor and Dayvon Tinsley. The Linebacking core lacks experience, but we feel good about their potential. It will be led by 3rd year starter Greg Orleski and Juniors Jeremy Sharpe and Jaydon Wilson. The defensive line will be anchored by Junior Jack Dunkley, and he will be joined by fellow juniors Nick Buchys and Joey Zack at defensive ends. The key to success on defense is great communication and effort.

Key Starters Lost 
Chris James (RB), John Hutchinson (FB/LB),
Nate McGlone (OL/DL), Kenny Monaco (OL/DL),
Nik Soska (OL/DL), Mike Donato (WR/DB)

Offensive Starters Returning 
Sr. WR Gavin O’Connor, 6-1 175;
Sr. WR Dylan Bove, 5-10 175;
Sr. OL Sean O’Hara 5-11 245;
Sr. WR Colin Shuckert-Tohm 5-10 155;
Sr. QB Nunzio Zydzik, 6-0 170

Defensive Starters Returning 
Sr. LB Greg Orleski, 5-11 185;
Sr. DB Gavin O’Connor, 6-1 175;
Sr. DB Dayvon Tinsley, 5-11 175;
Jr. DL Jack Dunkley, 6-4 240

Special Team Starters Returning
Sr. LS,SS Sean O’Hara, 5-11, 245

Key Newcomers
Jr. FB/LB Jeremy Sharpe, 6-1 215;
Jr. RB/LB Jaydon Wilson, 6-1 190;
Jr. TE/DE Nick Buchys, 6-3 215;
Jr. TE/DE Joey Zack, 6-4 200;
Jr. OL/DL Zack Castagna, 6-2 235

Players we should keep an eye on? 
The players mentioned in this preview.

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