2011 In Review: The Tigers were 4-6, losing to North Hunterdon in the North Jersey Section 2 Group 4 consolation round. They scored 209 points for a 20.9 average, while allowing 196 points for a 19.6 average, including two shutouts. Wins included Plainfield, Watchung Hills, and Warren Hills. Losses included Elizabeth, Hunterdon Central, Immaculata, Westfield, and Union.

Departures: WR Ruhann Peele - Rutgers, CB Jahaad Smith - New Hampshire, K Dan Sobolewski - Albright, CB Trey Baskerville - Monroe JC (NY), OL/DL Sumir Burns - Monroe JC (NY), S Khalil Burns - Monroe JC (NY), WR Raheem Harris - Monroe JC (NY), OL Felipe Rufo - Husson (NH),

2010 QB/DB Jaurice Jones enrolled at UMass in January

Offense: Linden runs a multiple I and returns three starters and one other who played. Returning at quarterback is junior Dazzmen Johnson (6-foot-0, 180). Sophomore tailback Kyle Phipps (5-foot-8, 170) was playing 7onu7 with Linden last month and was expected to break out in 2012, but according to MaxPreps, he has transferred to Don Bosco. His replacement is not known at this time. Fullback is open with senior Keon Candia (5-foot-10, 200) a leading candidate.

At one wide receiver is junior Antoine Morgan (6-foot-2, 165), while the other wideout is open, with senior Desmond Blocker the frontrunner. The leading candidate at tight end is senior Jeremy Stathum (6-foot-2, 205).

Two starters return to the line, with seniors Varney Kollie (6-foot-0, 255) and Joe LaBlanc (5-foot-8, 195) back at tackle and center, respectively. The other guard will be decided in camp. The tackles will be juniors Abdul Shawir (6-foot-2, 280), who played, and Wesley Clervoyant (6-foot-0, 260), who started on defense.

Defense: The Tigers run a 4-4 and return two starters, another who started a few games, plus another who played. Clervoyant is back at tackle to anchor the line, while the other three spots have not been determined.

Junior ShaQuan Champagne (5-foot-8, 165) returns at inside linebacker and was the team's leading tackler. His partner will be senior Stefan Hill (5-foot-9-1/2, 185). On the outside, sophomore Juwan Dolbrice (5-foot-10, 170) started three games and junior Tykir West (6-foot-0, 180) played.

The cornerbacks will be Morgan and Blocker, while junior Juwan Jones (6-foot-0, 160) will be the safety.

Special Teams: Kicker and punter are open, while Phipps and Morgan will be the return men.

Friday, 9/7, at North Hunterdon, 7PM

Saturday, 9/15, at Plainfield, 1PM

Friday, 9/21, Ridge, 7PM

Friday, 9/28, Montgomery, 7PM

Friday, 10/5, at Immaculata, 7PM

10/12-13, bye week

Saturday, 10/20, Elizabeth, 7PM

Friday, 10/26, at Watchung Hills, 7PM

Friday, 11/2, at Bridgewater-Raritan, 7PM

Thursday, 11/22, at Union, 10:30PM

Schedule is courtesy of www.highschoolsports.net.

Question Marks: Both lines - when do they jell? The lines do have young talent and there will be plenty of competition.

Recruiting: Kollie has heard from Temple and 1-AA/D2 schools.

In the junior class, Champagne is very athletic and a good high school player.

Jones is the brother of Jaurice Jones (UMASS) and Jerry Jones (Morgan State). The upcoming season will determine whether Jones follows his brothers to a D1 program.

Coach's Comments: "We're going to be decent. We're young, but there are kids with experience. We return the quarterback and some skill players are looking good. There is nice size up front, but they have to put it together. We have a new defensive coordinator and we'll be shifting to a 4-4 front that fits the personnel better. On paper, we look good right now. There is some competition and we had a good off-season. It's still early, but I like the attitude and enthusiasm." - Head Coach Deon Candia