The skinny on William and Mary
The skinny
Coach: Jimmye Laycock (189-138-2, 30th season)2008 records: 5-3 CAA, 7-4
Offense: Senior QB R.J. Archer anchors an offense that has loads of experience, save for sophomore RB Jonathan Grimes. The question mark will be on the offensive line, where depth is thin and any injury could be costly. There also is competition for Archer's backup spot.
Defense: The Tribe's defense is shaping up as its top unit. Eight starters return including Adrian Tracy, a senior defensive end who starts the season as the co-top defender in the CAA. Safety David Caldwell has been the team's leading tackler the past two seasons and will return to his playmaking position. One key loss was CB Derek Cox, who went in the third round of the NFL draft.
Specialists: RB Grimes will handle kickoff return duties -- he averaged 24.5 yards per return last season. Kicking will be senior Brian Pate, and punting is junior David Miller. Both were starters last season, and Pate was first-team All-CAA.
Quotable: "If other teams want to send more people my way, I know the other guys on the line will be able to come through and make plays." -- Tracy
Outlook: If the offense can create a lead, the defense should be able to protect it. And don't underestimate the importance of special teams -- the coaches have complete confidence in that unit entering the season.
Bottom line: 6-2 CAA, 8-3
| Date | Opponent | Time |
Sept. 5 |
at Virginia | 6 p.m. |
| Sept. 12 | Cent. Conn. St | 7 |
| Sept. 19 | at Norfolk St. | 6 |
| Sept. 26 | Delaware | 7 |
| Oct. 3 | at Villanova | 7 |
| Oct. 10 | at Northeastern | 1 |
| Oct. 24 | James Madison | 12 |
| Oct. 31 | at Rhode Island | 1 |
| Nov. 7 | Towson | 1:30 |
| Nov. 14 | New Hampshire | 1:30 |
| Nov. 21 | at Richmond | 12 |
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