Fayetteville Purple Dogs 2023 Team Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Fayetteville Purple Dogs have become one of the most consistent teams in the state of Arkansas. The Purple Dogs finished the 2022 season with a 7-4 record. Coach Casey Dick and the Purple Dogs are looking to improve on the 7-4 record from last season. Fayetteville has the weapons on both sides of the ball to be a team that contends for a state title.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We start our look at the Purple Dogs with a focus on the offensive side of the ball. Fayetteville signal caller [player_tooltip player_id='149580' first='Drake' last='Lindsey'] had a tremendous season in 2022. Lindsey is an extremely accurate quarterback. He threw for 3,751 yards, 37 touchdowns, and only 3 interceptions last season. The future Minnesota Golden Gopher has set the stage for a big 2023 season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Shifting our focus to the Fayetteville rushing attack. [player_tooltip player_id='260900' first='Christian' last='Setzer'] is a running back that has tremendous speed. Setzer hits the rushing lane quickly and gets to the second level in a blink of an eye. [player_tooltip player_id='183595' first='Omar' last='Murray'] will see carries as well. Murray is a running back that does a great job of allowing the rushing lane to develop and picking the proper lane. The Fayetteville rushing attack has the potential to surprise people this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fayetteville never disappoints when it comes to having talented wide receivers for the passing attack. The Purple Dog receiving corps is impressive to say the least. Lach McKinney is a wide receiver that accounted for 14 touchdown receptions a season ago. McKinney uses crisp route running to create separation from opposing defensive backs. Jaison Delamar is a wide out that will haul in receptions in bunches. [player_tooltip player_id='392720' first='Xiyiah' last='Spencer-Cole'] has had a strong offseason and is a player to watch out for this season. The Fayetteville offense has the ability to put up the points this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meanwhile, the defensive side of the ball for the Purple Dogs does not take a back seat in terms of talent. Fayetteville has several talented prospects on the defensive line this season. Trey Lisle and [player_tooltip player_id='260419' first='Kaden' last='Spencer'] are players that can completely disrupt an opponent's rushing attack. Both Spencer and Lisle are pass rushers that the opposing offensive line must account for on the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The linebackers and secondary have experienced players returning for the 2023 season. [player_tooltip player_id='260882' first='Noah' last='Janski'] reads the play well and is always around the ball carrier. Janski racked up over 70 tackles last season and a big season is a possibility this season. &nbsp;At the safety position, [player_tooltip player_id='221288' first='Isaiah' last='Taylor'] had a strong season last season. Taylor amassed 75 tackles and is a prospect to watch out for this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fayetteville prospects to watch this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='149580' first='Drake' last='Lindsey']-Quarterback-6'5” 220-Pounds 2024</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Jackson Oliver-Defensive Line-6'2” 300-Pounds-2025</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='930001' first='Landon' last='Jones']-Linebacker-6'0” 205-Pounds-2024</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='221288' first='Isaiah' last='Taylor']-Safety-6'0” 175-Pounds-2025</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='260882' first='Noah' last='Janski']-Linebacker-6'0” 175-Pounds-2024</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Trey Lisle-Defensive Line-6'6” 230-Pounds-2024</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='260419' first='Kaden' last='Spencer']-Defensive Line-6'0” 230-Pounds-2024</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='930002' first='Desmond' last='Peterson']-Offensive Tackle-6'5” 300-Pounds-2024</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Lach McKinney-Wide Receiver-5'10” 185-Pounds-2024</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Jaison Delamar-Wide Receiver-5'11” 190-Pounds-2025</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='260900' first='Christian' last='Setzer']-Running Back-5'9” 175-Pounds-2024</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Xiyiah Spencer Cole-Wide Receiver-6'0” 165-Pounds-2024</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='183595' first='Omar' last='Murray']-Running Back-6'1” 205-Pounds-2024</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->