Will be interesting to see how the Red Dragon offense evolves this year minus Burgess and Laap. Coach Fitzpatrick has an innovative offensive mind. I think back to what he was able to accomplish at Mooville! As with any program that loses key personnel, adjustments must be made and opportunities arise for others to fill the voids that are left. Everyone talks about the Cortland offense, and rightfully so based on previous years, but don't overlook the defensive side of the ball. The front seven in particular return with a bunch of experience and will be relied on more to create stops and get those coveted turnovers. Should be an interesting year and we'll see if the gap has been closed in the Empire Eight!

Utica travels to Buffalo State this afternoon for a scrimmage withe the Bengals. Will be interesting to see how each program has progressed from last year.

Good Luck to all the Empire 8 teams as the season approaches!