60 Days to Kickoff: Plainfield East

Share

CSNChicago.com is your top destination on the road to the 2015 high school football season. CSN preps contributor “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran will take a look at 100 teams in 100 days, counting down to the opening night kickoff on Aug. 28.

School: Plainfield East

Head coach: Mike Romeli

Assistant coaches: Nick Curby, Adam O'Reel, Jason Vollmer, Dave Byrd, Adam Troll, Tyler Hill, Kelly Henkel, Eric Foster, Mike Adamson, Ken Holowczalk, Dave Early and Dave Rafter.

How they fared in 2014: 7-3 (5-2 Southwest Prairie Conference); The Bengals made the 7A state playoff field and lost to St. Rita in opening round action.

[MORE PREPS: 61 Days to Kickoff - Buffalo Grove]

Biggest storyline in 2015: Can the Bengals get contributions from several inexperienced starters?

Names to watch: Tight end Dylan Koch is a Ball State commit who has has terrific ball skills. Defensive end and Ball State commit Donald Manning has serious upside for the college level.

Biggest holes to fill: Graduated quarterback Cole Kotopka (Grand Valley State) and running back Jake Mayon provided a big time one-two punch for the Bengals offense in 2014.

EDGY's early take: You can't help but be impressed at the progress of the Plainfield East program both from a wins standpoint along with developing multiple D1 level kids. Plainfield East has some big questions to answer yet should challenge for a state playoff spot this fall.

Contact Us