Football Camp Opens

Big things are expected of senior running back Atiq Lucas this fall.

BY JASON MOLINET

Football practice opened on Monday, and with it the expectations that come with winning seven straight CHSFL Class AAA titles. St. Anthony’s must replace each of its four captains from last season’s 10-1 team. Quarterback James Brady is off at Georgetown; center Austen Fletcher and safety J.B. Andreassi are at Dartmouth; and defensive tackle Scott Vallone battles for a playing time at Big East power Rutgers.

While the offense must break in a new quarterback, a stable of backs, led by senior Atiq Lucas and Nick Mercurio, should provide plenty of stability and give any game plan some pop. They are the givens.

What needs to be answered between now and opening night Sept. 6 in Philadelphia is who will fill the voids at receiver and safety, and who will step up and provide leadership on both sides of the ball? Coach Rich Reichert and Co. has his work cut out.