New quarterback? No problem. New receivers? No problem.
Not when you return all five starting offensive linemen like coach Matt Stoll and the Wellington Dukes. Last year, the Dukes had a three-year starter in Kull McClurg at quarterback. The team finished 6-4 and has had its share of three-year players at the position -- Gary Edwards and Dave Haswell over the last eight years come to mind.
This year's team will rely on Steve Simonson at quarterback. Simonson has some size and athleticism, which will be needed when the Dukes go to a spread offense.
Yes, I said spread.
Stoll said the team will still incorporate some of its wing-T offense, but will use plenty of spread. Again, yes, I said spread. Even with all five linemen back.
The Dukes traditionally have had strong lines on both sides of the ball, regardless of how many were coming back from the previous year. This year, with all five and running back Austen Gray, you'd think they'd be a power running team. Stoll said the changes are a sign of the times, but don't be surprised if Wellington sticks to its roots. This is Wellington, you know.