We tell you everything you need to know about the 2023 Coffee football team, including roster changes and what fans can expect from the Trojans this season.
2022 Stats
- Overall Record: 10-3
- Points Scored: 512
- Points Allowed: 201
Key Losses
The Trojans will miss RB Antwan McDuffie, who signed with Highland Community College following his graduation from Coffee High this offseason. McDuffie rushed for 1,700 yards with 25 TDs in his career. Teammate Brandon Reed will join McDuffie at Highland. LB Larry Daniel had 96 tackles, including 4 sacks, during his time on the Coffee defense, but he has also graduated.
Another Trojan defender who is off to play college football is DL Jackson Banks, who will attend Mississippi Gulf Coast College. The offensive line will have to replace linemen Dane Rish and Mason Roberts, who are taking their talents to the next level, too. Rish has signed with Reinhardt University, while Roberts will play at Valdosta State.
Who’s Back
Returning at QB will be senior Maurice Hansley, who enters his final season with the Trojans with 1,468 career passing yards and 12 TDs. He also has 180 rushing yards and 3 scores. Other returnees include senior RB Fred Brown and junior ATH Tyrese Woodgett, along with senior slot receiver Pat McCall. Senior offensive tackle Jerzabeon Grant and his massive 6-foot, 3-inch, 300-pound frame will give the Trojans a big body for both run blocking and pass protection.
Senior DB Anthony Paulk leads a group who will return to the Coffee defense in 2023. Paulk has 68 career tackles and 4 INT, and he hopes to add to that total this year. He’ll have fellow DB Tyriq Edwards joining him, along with defensive ends Elgie Paulk and Larenzo Harvey, while LB Pooh Williams returns to the defense, too.
What to Expect
The Trojans always seem to be in the mix, as their recent history of 8 to 10 wins per season reflects. But the Coffee football team and their fans are hoping 2023 will be the year when the team finally takes that next step. They’ll have a favorable schedule that should again provide the opportunity for another double-digit win season. The key to Coffee making this season different than last will be winning a game or two against the tougher opponents, such as Bolles, Bainbridge, and Ware County.
Prediction
Look for another 9- or 10-win season for the Trojans with a couple of playoff wins in 2023.
Game to Watch
The November 3 game against Ware County will give Coffee a late-season test.
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