CLASS 7A REGION 4
GADSDEN TITANS
Twice in the past six seasons, Gadsden City has
made it as far as the state semi-finals. Both times
the Titans lost to Hoover by 35 points. In fact,
Gadsden City has never beaten Hoover (0-4), with
all four losses coming in the last 6 seasons. In
those losses, Gadsden City has never held Hoover
under 30 points. Thus, the big question in 7A
football for 2015 is, “Can Gadsden City get over
the ‘Hoover Hump’?” Gadsden City is likely to
field the best team in the short nine year history
of the school. The Titans only lost 2-3 starters off
last season’s squad that was one win away from
the Super Seven.
Gadsden City is deep, talented, and
experienced across the board at virtually every
position. The Titans have a tremendous senior
class of over 30 players. Senior QB Ahmad
Deramus is a true duel threat that is as good as
AHMAD DERAMUS
Quarteback
SCHEDULE
8/21 Auburn.....................Home
9/28 Oxford.....................Away
9/04 Sparkman.................Home*
9/11 Grissom....................Home*
9/18 Bob Jones..................Away*
9/25 Goose Creek, SC..........Away
10/02 Huntsville.................Home*
10/09 James Clemens............Away*
10/16 Hazel Green...............Away*
10/23 Buckhorn..................Home*
10/30 Open
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any quarterback in the state. The running game
is loaded with the return of tailback Rodney
Bozeman, Jr. The Titans’ passing attack was the
best it has ever been in 2014 and that should
continue this season with the return of Deramus
and a bevy of quality receivers including Denzell
Mooney, Darnell Mooney, Jalen Swain, Jaylon
Williams, and A.J. Major. The offensive line will
again be led by Sr. Jahmal Jelks. The Titans are
equally loaded on the defensive side, particularly
at linebacker.
The schedule is, as usual, very difficult.
The Titans play perennial power Auburn, rival
Oxford, and tough region foes Bob Jones and
James Clemens. In addition, the Titans swapped
Hewitt-Trussville for a road trip to traditional
national power Goose Creek, South Carolina in
the metro Charleston area at mid-season.