Coach assesses his team

Editor’s note: Photo News correspondent Chris Mayone asked M-W head coach Pat D’Aliso for a quick profile of his starting players. Here’s the coach’s take: When Monroe-Woodbury is on offense Fullback Neil Ingenito What the coach says: A hard-running fullback that give the shotgun offense a legitimate running attack. Quarterback Greg Sullivan What the coach says: He can run and throw, understands the concepts of the offense. Halfback David Landesberg What the coach says: He has fast, quick feet and shifty and has great acceleration. Halfback Chris Johnson What the coach says: He is the unsung hero, quietly averages 27 yards per catch and 10 yards per rush. Center Eric Thorsen What the coach says: Has the most difficult job on the team and has had only a handful of bad snaps this year. He has had a great year. Guard Brian Millazzo What the coach says: Exceptionally strong for a 5”11, 185 lb. guard. Tackle Dominick Lexandra What the coach says: One hundred percent effort on every block in every game. He works real hard in practice. Tackle Brian Wortman What the coach says: The left tackle in the shotgun offense has to be your best lineman. Guard Aaron McGrady What the coach says: Teams with Wortman to give us an exceptional trap game. Split end Mike Septh What the coach says: One of the best in Section 9. He has great leaping ability. Jack-of-all trades: John Flannery What the coach says: The utility man plays quarterback, split end and tight end and always gets the job done. When Monroe-Woodbury is on defense Free safety Neil Ingenito What the coach says: A big play-maker. Strong safety Jon Rivera What the coach says: Plays the run exceptionally and has three interceptions. Cornerback Chris Johnson What the coach says: A shut-down corner; gets best receiver each week Cornerback Ayoub Aoud What the coach says: A good compliment to Chris Johnson and plays the run well. Linebacker Dan Mauriello What the coach says: He runs to the ball well and is athletic. Linebacker Keith Hale What the coach says: The secretary of the defense. Linebacker Tim Dorsey What the coach says: Has a “nose” for the ball and just makes plays. Tackle Chris Dollbaum What the coach says: The best defensive lineman in section 9, without question Nose tackle Chris Duggan What the coach says: At 5-foot 6 he has big heart and incredibly quick off the ball. End Mike Antannasio What the coach says: Has good toughness and athletic. End Nick Gillan What the coach says: A good athlete and a play maker.