Team: Winnebago
Mascot: Indians
Colors: Blue and White
Class: D-1
Head Coach: Adam James (9th season)
2015 record: 2-6
Returning Starters: N/A
Overview:
The Winnebago Indians look to build off last year's two wins as they take to the gridiron once again this season.
Winnebago had a big come from behind win against Cedar Bluffs last year, but it didn't really lead to much good fortune for the Indians the rest of the season like I'm sure the team was hoping it would.
The Indians are going to have to be much better defensively this season as they gave up 48 points or more in 7 of their 8 games last year.
I'm sure these kids will work hard and try their best, and that's all you can ask for.
Winnebago is ineligible for the playoffs so their season is really all about pride
The Indians are playing the game for the right reasons, which is pride and participation.
Football should be fun, and Winnebago's play has to reflect that this season.
The Indians need to make drastic strides on both sides of the ball if they want to be better this season though.
Winnebago scored single digits 3 times last year, and doing that isn't going to win you many games.
The Indians need to be as dynamic as possible, and work as hard as they can to improve throughout the season.
Winnebago has to play with heart, pride, passion, guts, relentlessness, and determination.
Things won't be easy or handed to the Indians this season so Winnebago is going to need to earn everything they get.
Season Outlook:
Winnebago appears to have a legitimate shot to win at least half of their games this season, in my opinion.
The Indians open up the season at Wakefield before taking on Plainview at home the second week of the season.
Following a bye, Winnebago hosts Hartington-Newcastle in mid-September.
The Indians are at Omaha Christian Academy and Pender to end September before opening October with a home game against rival Omaha Nation.
Winnebago hosts GACC in their final home game of the season before traveling up the road to Homer in the regular season finale.
Looking at the schedule, I would say all but two games are very winnable for the Indians.
GACC and Pender will be tough, but every other game could be considered a toss up, in my opinion.
It would be quite the feat for Winnebago to go 6-2, and it's a record that's achievable if the Indians put their minds to it.
Winnebago has to find some of the magic they have had on the basketball court and transfer it to the gridiron.
The Indians have to play with confidence and swagger, and can't be scared of anyone they play.
Winnebago has to give it their all game in and game out, and continue to improve everyday.
You either get better or worse as the season progresses, you never stay the same. And the Indians hope they improve as a team over the course of the season to be successful.
2016 Winnebago Indians Football Schedule:
08/26/16 @ Wakefield
09/02/16 Plainview
09/16/16 Hartington-Newcastle
09/23/16 @ Omaha Christian Academy
09/30/16 @ Pender
10/07/16 Omaha Nation
10/14/16 Guardian Angels Central Catholic
10/21/16 @ Homer
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