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Connally (Waco, TX) GENERAL Nickname: Cadets Colors: Blue/Gray Coach: Kevin Johnson League: 3A Region III District 19 (moving from 3A Region III District 17) Playoff Division: 3A Playoff Division Rank: #32 RETURNERS Returning Offensive Starters: 7 Returning Defensive Starters: 5 2007 JV Record: 2-8 Starting Quarterback Returning: no Top Running Back Returning: yes RATINGS 2007 Final Power Rating: 23 2007 National Rank: #2503 2007 State Rank: #232 Off-Season Rating Adjustment: -0.5 2008 Starting Power Rating: 22.5 2008 National Rank: #2422 2008 State Rank: #225 Dynasty Rating (Average 2003-2007 Rating): 23.9 Dynasty National Rank: #1286 2008 Rating vs. Dynasty Rating Comparison: worse by 1.4 Dynasty Record: 36-20 (17-10 in league) HISTORICAL 2007 Overall Record: 5-5 2007 League Record/Finish: 2-3 (4th) 2007 Points For Average: 30.7 2007 Points Against Average: 21.9 2007 Differential: +8.8 2007 Wins: #4470 University (Waco) (42-28), #5299 Mexia (41-7), #7625 Gatesville (49-6), #7799 Lorena (52-12), #8972 Fairfield (56-0) 2007 Losses: #72 Liberty Hill (33-13), #250 La Vega (Waco) (48-7), #271 China Spring (37-7), #1374 Robinson (21-14), #4694 Marlin (27-26) 2007 Opponents W-L: 63-53 Recent League Championships: 2005 (3A Region III District 17) Winning Streak Entering 2008 Season: none SCHEDULE 2008 Schedule: 8/29 at Yoe (Cameron), 9/5 Marlin, 9/12 at Caldwell, 9/26 Gatesville, 10/3 at Alvarado, 10/10 Lorena, 10/17 La Vega (Waco), 10/24 at Groesbeck, 10/31 Mexia, 11/7 at Robinson Highest-Rated 2008 Regular Season Opponents: La Vega (Waco) (52.6), Robinson (27.9), Caldwell (25.1) Lowest-Rated 2008 Regular Season Opponents: Lorena (-5), Groesbeck (-3.9), Gatesville (-3.3) 2007 Regular Season Schedule Strength: 21.4 2008 Regular Season Schedule Strength: 14.8 2008 vs. 2007 Schedule Strength Comparison: -6.6 2008 Projected Regular Season Record: 6-4 2008 Projected League Finish: 3rd 2008 Undefeated Regular Season Probability: less than 1% Opener: 8/29 at Yoe (Cameron) [projection: 30-28 loss] Outlook: After missing out on the playoffs each of the last two seasons, coach Kevin Johnson thinks a playoff appearance is in order in 2008. In order to qualify for the post season, a new QB must be found first and foremost. Senior Michael Thompson is a prime candidate to get the call under center. Returning RB Royce Shell should see a lot of work, and whoever plays behind center will want to look the way of 6'2" Senior WR Jerry Johnson. Linemen Troy Baker is something to watch at nearly 6'8" and 270lbs. If quality is found at QB, the offense should put points on the board. The defense must mature quickly.