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To me this is an exciting post to do. After a season ends, journalist often post an early preview for the next season. Covering the Bulldogs has been fun. They started off in full rebuild mode going into the season with first year Head Coach Tim Hagerty. With having losing seasons for the last three years, it was expected that the Bulldogs will have another as they look for a fresh start with a new coach, new system, and new culture to the team.
In 2014 the Bulldogs were 8-2 and made the playoffs. Since then the Bulldogs manage to get 10 wins. This season the Bulldogs were able to shock Glassboro fans and make the playoffs. They went an even 5-5 record. With inconsistency as an issue, their record could have been or worse, but an even .500 record and playoff appearance is always a good start to an underdog story.
The Glassboro Bulldogs going into next season are looking to improve their .500 record and look into building a respectable record for a deep playoff push. Although it is very early we can see what the Bulldogs will need to improve looking forward. The Bulldogs will be losing their starting quarterback, clearly one of the most important positions in football. They also will be missing some important pieces on defense, but with mainly the offensive core still intact for another year of Glassboro football, this can very well be the same team that can improve. Players to watch out for: RB Dymeir Still (Junior), WR Greg Brackett and Keon Sabb (Freshman) , LB Tyrell Robinson (Junior). Here are a few photos of these players from this past season and can look forward to playing a key part of this young core for the Glassboro Bulldogs.
Tim Hagerty cheering on his team. (shown left) Photo by Tim Hawk / NJ Advance Media
LB Tyrell Robinson (21) making plays (shown right) Photo by Tim Hawk / NJ Advance Media
WR Keon Sabb breaking away from a tackle. (picture left) Photo by Tim Hawk / NJ Advance Media
Coach Hagerty congratulating his player Dymeir Still after a great play. (Shown left) Photo by Tim Hawk / NJ Advance Media
Although there is a lot of work to do for this team, in my interviews with Coach Hagerty his goal is to get his boys to the gym this offseason. He wants to build off this years success and take the next step. When looking at my previous blog posts, there are consistency issues for the team. Starting off 3-0 is very promising, but then going 0-3 in their next three games did not help their playoffs hopes. Going 2-1 at the end is a finish to the season, but there is more to do as Coach Hagerty looks to further the game plan each week next year. Hagerty’s goal is to get a home playoff game so the Glassboro crowd can help feed off the team’s energy as the Bulldogs look to get their first playoff win since 2013.
The 2018 Glassboro Bulldogs PHOTOS
Head Coach Tim Hagerty drawing up a play he can use for next season. Coach has been very creative with his play calling this season as he is learning more from his first year as head coach!
This is the score of Glassboro vs Williamstown. Although it is just a scoreboard of a tied game, this ended up playing a significant role as the Bulldogs edged out a 14-13 win to snap their three game winning streak which ended up capturing a playoff berth.
The picture may not be clear, but this is very important to the Bulldogs’ season. This was a touchdown drive where RB #8 Dymeir Still fighting his way into the endzone. This ends up giving the Bulldogs the score which leads them to a crucial win over Williamstown.
Head Coach Tim Hagerty in this first season as a Head Coach. A Glassboro native whom is also a Rowan University alumni has the privilege to coach the Bulldogs this season to a 5-5 record.
In the third quarter of a regular season game, referee calls for time after the Bulldogs want to talk it over which leads to a touchdown in a must win game.
The Glassboro Bulldogs ready on offense as they are getting ready for a touchdown drive.
Marvin Slomsky Memorial Field where the Bulldogs play all year. They hosted 5 out of their 8 games at home. Next year is where they hope they can get another game in at home as a playoff matchup.
A sneak peak where the Bulldogs play. The endzone where for a good portion of the season the Bulldogs found the endzone. Glassboro went 4-1 strengthening their home field.
Coach Hagerty going through film on what his team needs to improve on. Some tape he has gone over all year and will look through more as he prepares for next season.
Coach Hagerty drawing up a sample play. During his playing days as Quarterback for the Rowan Profs Football team, he is very familiar with the playbook. He jots down certain plays that can help his team win.
Through this season Tim Hagerty has been a leader for his boys. Going 5-5 in his first year many did not expect them to make the playoffs was an impressive accomplishment. The underdog story is just starting as the team looks forward to next season making that push.
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