#9 BUNKER HILL

I guess it's safe to say that 2007 was not a happy time for the Bears. An 0-11 record is a hard pill to swallow, even for Bunker Hill people. The good news, of course, is that it literally can't get any worse! But that doesn't mean it will get better, either. But I say YES, things will get a little better in 2008.

AT A GLANCE

2007 Record: 0-11 overall, 0-8 CVAC

Coach: Ron Turner
Career: 0-11 (1 year)

Returning Starters: 9; 5 on offense, 4 on defense

Primary Strengths: The Bears have a lot of returning experience and depth at the skill positions. Top of the list is sophomore tailback Davontaye Wilson who led his team in rushing with 556 yards on 101 carries. The Bears also return senior Robert Davis, the CVAC's receptions leader, who had 52 catches for 505 yards in 2007. Senior quarterback Jeremy Abernathy has some experience as a signal caller even though he played other positions most of the time. They have decent overall team speed and much improved team strength.

Potential Problems: The Bears will have to settle on a quarterback in order to maximize production. Departed signal caller Chase Patterson was "da man" for Bunker Hill in 2007, completing 150 of 347 attempts for 1,628 yards and 12 touchdowns. The athletic Jeremy Abernathy has been battling Cameron Beard for the starting job. Bunker Hill was dead last in the CVAC in rushing last year and that will have to change if the Bears are going to make any headway in 2008. Depth will continue to be a problem.

Key Losses: Quarterback Chase Patterson, wide receiver Centrail Williamson and linebacker Jarvis Howell.

Overview: The Bears were so bad last year that they could show significant improvement this season and still be pretty lousy. But they should still beat West Caldwell.