CLASS 5A REGION 6
ANNISTON BULLDOGS
The Anniston Bulldogs are
poised for a bounce back season
in 2015. The Bulldogs were a
very young team in 2014 but a
lot of the players that picked up
valuable experience last year are
returning this season. Anniston
returns three of their five
starting linemen.
As far as the quarterback
position goes, there are several
players up for the job. The
good thing is that no matter
who earns the spot, the other
contenders have experience at
other positions. Tae Miller served
as Anniston’s QB through spring
practice, but in the previous two
seasons, he has been a big-play
wide receiver. Mario Dobbins will
also get a look at quarterback.
He is also a starting defensive
back and has the ability to play
wide receiver. Sophomore Savion
Bethune and Chris Beard will
also get the chance to lead the
Bulldog offense. Anniston has
a deep pool of running backs.
Proven veterans like L.J. Heard
and Elvin Montgomery will
anchor the rotation. Transfer
RB Jeremy McCants (sat out last
season) will also likely be a bright
spot for the team. Aniston also
returns talented and experienced
WR Hakeem Ross to lead the
receiving corps.
Perhaps the biggest addition
to the team is new offensive
coordinator Shannon Felder. The
former Donoho head coach spent
11 seasons (2004-14) with the
Falcons. Felder led Donoho to 72
wins and eight playoff appearances.
His knowledge and experience with
the offensive will help balance
with head coach Eddie Bullock’s
defensive background.
On the field defensively,
the Bulldogs will rely on inside
linebacker Jay Parker. Elijah
TAE MILLER
Quarterback
SCHEDULE
8/28 Handley....................Away
9/04 Mortimer Jordan..........Home*
9/11 Hayden.....................Away
9/18 Lincoln.....................Home*
9/25 Open
10/02 Springville.................Away*
10/09 Moody......................Home*
10/16 St. Clair County...........Away*
10/23 Alexandria.................Home*
10/30 Fort Payne.................Home
Jackson started last season at
defensive tackle. Head coach Eddie
Bullock says Jackson has improved
his strength and quickness this
offseason so he will move to
defensive end to give the Bulldogs a
more potent pass rush. Tarik Woods
(DL) is also back on the gridiron
after a short hiatus. The secondary
is loaded with experienced talent.
Chris Beard, Rashard Harris and
Mario Dobbins give Anniston muchneeded versatility on the backend.
Expect the Bulldogs to look like a
much-improved team in 2015.
COACH EDDIE BULLOCK...
“The main thing is trying
to develop chemistry and
getting everyone on the
same page. We’ve worked
really hard in the weight
room and conditioning. Our
guys are working extremely
hard to get ready for this
season.”