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2014 Outlook

Juniata has turned the corner and is now a Centennial contender ... Udinski is one of the top quarterbacks in the region and will carry the Eagles ... his health, the development of the ground game and the rebuilding of the defensive front will shape Juniata's fortunes in 2014.

Head Coach Tim Launtz

Launtz (Juniata ’80) was named head coach at his alma mater in 2011 and has a 11-20 career record … he has served 15 years on the Juniata staff, including the last seven as quarterbacks coach … Launtz was head coach at West Branch (Pa.) High School in 1980 and 1981 … he is the 22nd head coach in Juniata history and the sixth alumnus to guide the program.

• Coaching Staff

Lettermen Returning/Lost: 32/12
Offensive System: Spread
Defensive System: 3-4

Ward Udinski

Offensive Preview

 Starters Returning (9)
QB-Ward Udinski, Sr., 6-3, 210, Doylestown, Pa.
RB-Deonte Alston, Jr., 5-10, 180, Bel Air, Md.
WR-Isaiah Slutter, Sr., 5-9, 175, Hawley, Pa.
WR-Kyle Schuck, Sr., 6-2, 222, Selinsgrove, Pa.
WR-Aaron O'Brien, Soph., 6-0, 175, York, Pa.
WR-Kirby Breault, Soph., 5-10, 175, Elizabethtown, Pa.
LT-Derek Schultz, Sr., 6-2, 255, Edinboro, Pa.
LG-Frank Marin, Jr., 6-5, 295, Whitestone, N.Y.
RG-Josh Gongloff, Sr., 6-0, 355, Tyrone, Pa.

The Eagles won seven games for the first time since 1990 behind an offense that averaged 27 points and 385 yards per game ... senior QB Ward Udinski is one of the top signal-callers in the region ... he has led Juniata in rushing and passing in each of his three seasons, gaining 757 ground and 2,311 air yards a year ago ... RBs Deonte Alston and Michael John lead the ground game, while WRs Isaiah Slutter (42) and Aaron O'Brien (39) combined for 81 receptions and 1,116 yards ... senior TE Kyle Shuck hauled in four TDs among his 19 catches ... senior RG Josh Gongloff, a second-team All-CC pick, leads an experienced interior line.

Ethan Wilt

Defensive Preview

Starters Returning (6)
OLB-Ethan Wilt, Sr., 6-3, 200, Altoona, Pa.
OLB-Jonah Plymire, Jr., 6-0, 205, York, Pa.
CB-Charles Sweigert, Jr., 6-0, 180, Lancaster, Pa.
CB-Nick Stubbs, Sr., 5-7, 175, Hagerstown, Md.
S-Demetrius Floyd, Jr., 6-0, 165, Coraopolis, Pa.
S-Nick Bonavita, Jr., 5-10, 165, Sheffield, Pa.

The Eagles allowed 334 yards per game a year ago - the fewest by a Juniata squad since 1996 - but improvement depends on finding replacements for 2013 Centennial Defensive Player of the Year Brandon Felus and fellow All-CC picks Jared Shope and Kevin Gorman ... senior LB Ethan Wilt leads the linebacking corps after registering 79 stops last season, while junior Jonah Plymire added 53 tackles, including six for losses ... junior Nick Bonavita had 57 tackles and two picks, while classmate Charles Sweigert added 49 and a team-high three interceptions.

Ken Kysor

Special Teams Preview

Starters Returning (2)
P-Jonah Plymire, Jr., 6-0, 205, York, Pa.
PK-Ken Kysor, Sr., 5-8, 16-, Port Allegheny, Pa.

Junior Jonah Plymire averaged 38.7 yards per punt last fall, placing nine inside the 20-yard line ... Kysor was 9-of-13 on three-point attempts a year ago and converted 35-of-36 PATs.

Goodman Field at Knox Stadium

Goodman Field at Knox Stadium has been the home of Juniata football since 1923, when a group of alumni helped the college purchase the land east of Scott Street to expand the existing athletic field. Current Eagle football players are part of a tradition that has seen Juniata compete in the same place for 96 seasons.

The current stadium, grandstand, and press box were opened and dedicated in the fall of 1988, and named in honor of NFL coaching legend and Juniata College alumnus Chuck Knox '54. Prior to the dedication, it was known as College Field until 1962, and New College Field until 1987.

Home Record (1983-2013): 58-95-3 (.381)