Deep South Sports Broadcasting

The Marianna Bulldogs return some top performers as they ready themselves for the 2006 season, with a 4-6 record last year with wins over arch rival Chipley, Northview, Graceville, and Holmes County. The Bulldogs return their leading rusher in Phillip Sylvester who ran for 1,400 yards and 13 TD’s a year ago. Rekus Groomes also returns in the back field along with QB Brandon Garner. Brit Williams returns to anchor the line of scrimmage along with Eric Booth and Steffin Golden. Andrew Isabella also returns to lend his kicking skills. Isabella was 22-26 on pats last year as well as averaging 40.4 yards per punt and 15 touchbacks on kickoffs. Coach Don Dowling will have to retool his coaching staff as Offensive Coordinator John Donaldson has entered the private work sector and Defensive guru Todd Wertenberger was named Head Coach at Graceville.