The skinny on Bryant from The Sports Network:
OUTLOOK: You know things aren't ever going to be easy when a program must replace three of its top offensive performers at the skills positions heading into a new season. The Bulldogs were quite comfortable with Westerhaus under center, but the transfer of QB Easton from Akron in the Mid-American Conference might be able to smooth things over at quarterback. The tough one to replace will be Harris, who was a three-time All-NEC first-team selection at the receiver position. In four years with the Bulldogs, Harris caught 31 touchdown receptions and racked up 3,735 yards. Having Canevari and McCray return to help out the backfield will be beneficial for Fine and the coaching staff. On defense, Bryant boasts two outstanding defensive ends in Covitz and Nwanekezi, who combined for 38.5 tackles for loss last season. The Bulldogs have a difficult non-conference schedule with CAA opponents Stony Brook and Maine on the slate, and Liberty and Bucknell, too. A battle with Division II Merrimack separates some tough non-conference competition. But the thing that counts the most is conference wins. If Bryant can come together and jell quickly with some new faces leading the charge, the Bulldogs have a shot at the title.
SCHEDULE:
Aug. 28 - at Stony Brook