Milan finished the 2018 season with an 8-3 record and qualified for the playoffs for the 6th time in the 8 year Jesse Hoskins era. The Big Reds return a host of starters and should be battling for the top spot in the Huron league in 2019.
Head Coach: Jesse Hoskins (9th year, 56-28)
Coaching Staff: Craig Zupi, Justin Ward, Vaughn Price and Steven Price
Starters Returning: Offense 8, Defense 7
Players to Watch: Tristen Hines QB/DB/Returner, Michael Morris RB/LB, Sam Lewallen OL, Cray Pennington OL/DL, Caleb Monahan OL/DL, Joey Ritchie OL,DL Justin Wojtysiak H/LB Evan Furtney WR/DB Dillan Lerette WR/DB
New Players to Watch: Jett Issacs RB/DB, Cole McElvaney QB/LB Dylan Beck OL/DL Noah Cartwright OL/DL
Coach’s Thoughts: “The league should be tough as always. We have a tough early schedule. Our goal is to win every game we play. We will compete for the league title. We have to stay healthy and develop as many guys as possible throughout the season.”
FNV Outlook: Milan has won 40 league games and parts of 3 Huron League titles in Hoskins 8 year tenure. Expect the Big Reds with talent and experience to make a run at league supremacy again this year.
Chris’ Pick: 7-2
Frank’s Pick: 5-4
Gary’s Pick: 5-4