Football Preview: Marion returns experience at skill positions

Marion finished lsat season undefeated at 9-0 and romped past West Delaware in a Class 3A substate game. The Indians' outstanding season came to an end with a first-round loss to Decorah.This Marion team will have experience at the skill positions offensively but all five starters up front will be new. They also will be physically big, with a pair of 300-pounders. Four sophomores are expected to be in the starting lineup either offensively or defensively.Marion begins its season at home against Mount Vernon on Friday night at Thomas Park. It is in District 5 this season with Anamosa, Center Point-Urbana, DeWitt Central, Western Dubuque, Maquoketa, Vinton-Shellsburg and LaPorte City Union.

Returning starters: LB Tyler Fisher, S Dusty Albaugh, DT Austin Hardman, DT Michael Carter, FB-LB Jack McDonald, LB Zach Neilsen, K Curran Lippsett.

2010 schedule:

Friday – Mount Vernon

Sept. 3 - at Benton Community

Sept. 10 – Western Dubuque

Sept. 17 - at Anamosa

Sept. 24 – at Vinton-Shellsburg

Oct. 1 – Center Point-Urbana

Oct. 8 – at DeWitt Central

Oct. 15 – LaPorte City Union

Oct. 22 – at MaquoketaHere are three pieces of video.1) Footage from Wednesday practice. 2) Interview with head coach Tony Perkins. 3) Interview with senior wide receiver/defensive back Dusty Albaugh.