2016 Outlook

Juniata took a step back last fall but the foundation is in place for a winning season ... the offense has talent in the skill positions, while the defense welcomes back seven starters ... improvement on both sides of the ball could lead to a third non-losing season in four years. Prediction: 9th

Head Coach Tim Launtz

Launtz (Juniata ’80) was named head coach at his alma mater in 2011 and has a 19-32 career record … he had previously served 15 years on the Juniata staff, including 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: 68/32
Offensive System: Multiple
Defensive System: Multiple

Kirby Breault

Offensive Preview

Starters Returning (8)
QB-Hank Coyne, Sr., 6-2, 195, Royersford, PA / Spring-Ford
FB-Steve Galbraith, Sr., 5-9, 215, Lebanon, PA / Cedar Crest
WR-Aaron O'Brien, Sr., 6-0, 185, York, PA / York Catholic
WR-Kirby Breault, Sr., 5-10, 185, Elizabethtown, PA / Elizabethtown
TE-Maurice Slinger, Sr., 6-1, 215, Pittsburgh, PA / Upper St. Clair
C-Brent Sterner, Jr., 6-3, 320, Duncannon, PA / Susquenita
RT-Josh Kutz, Jr., 6-3, 262, Altoona, PA / Altoona
OL-Colton Craig, Jr., 6-2, 280, Lewistown, PA / Mifflin County 

senior QB Hank Coyne threw for 1,900 yards and 13 TDs in his first season as a starter ... senior WRs Kirby Breault (46) and Aaron O'Brien (42) combined for 86 catches, 1,214 yards and 11 TDs ... senior RB Matt Lehr rushed for 373 yards and looks for more behind three returning interior linemen.

Ryan Bologa

Defensive Preview

Starters Returning (7)
DE-Andrew Paterno, Sr., 5-10, 245, Waynesboro, PA / Waynesboro
DT-Daulton Romano, Sr., 6-1, 280, Coopersburg, PA / Southern Lehigh
LB-Ryan Bologa, Sr., 5-10, 210, Douglassville, PA / Daniel Boone
LB-Donovan Cobb, Jr., 6-0, 210, Aliquippa, PA / Aliquippa
LB-Jake Diviney, Sr., 6-0, 190, Altoona, PA / Altoona
DB-John Maclay, Jr., 6-2, 180, Reedsville, PA / Mifflin County
DB-Mitchell Shober, Jr.,  5-11, 185, Stevens, PA / Cocalico

The Eagles lowered their defensive numbers a year ago but will need continued improvement to contend in the CC ... a veteran corps of LBs return, led by seniors Ryan Bologa (82 tackles) and Jake Diviney (57) ... seniors Andrew Paterno and Daulton Romano anchor the defensive front, while juniors John Maclay (3 INT) and Mitchell Shober (56 tackles) headline the secondary.

Kevin Bonalle

Special Teams Preview

Starters Returning (1)
PK-Kevin Bonalle, Sr., 5-9, 165, Lebanon, Pa. / Cedar Crest

Senior Kevin Bonalle was 7-of-11 on field goal attempts with just two misses inside the 40 ... the punting job will be won in camp ... Breault averaged 8.4 yards on punt returns, while soph David Vidovic averaged 21.9 on kick returns.

Knox Stadium

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 (1983-2015): 62-101-3 (.383)