Pigskin Roundup 2017 | Page 57

RANBURNE BULLDOGS Class, Region: Class 2A, Region 5 Head Coach: Stephen Bailey 2016 Record: 2-8 2016 Playoffs: None 2016 Rewind: Ranburne finished 2-8 overall and 1-6 in region play, missing the Class 2A playoffs for the first time since 2012. Key Losses: Riley Smith OL/DL (2 yr All-State) Jordan English QB/DB 2017 Roundup: The Bulldogs looking to be solid running the football in 2017 with experience in the backfield and all but one starting offensive lineman returning. Ranburne gained much experience last year from playing so many young guys. Look for three senior backs to carry the load for this Bulldog squad. Did You Know? Harlan Robinson Field in Ranburne may be the only high school stadium in Alabama with an upper deck. Ranburne’s stadium upgrade over the last couple of years now features double deck seating on the home side. Did You Know? ? The AHSAA football schedule will run a week later this season. Week Zero will be August 24th and 25th and the playoffs will not begin until November 9th and 10th. The Super Seven Championships this year are set for December 6th-8th. 2017 Pigskin Roundup the Magazine | 55