Mary Persons head coach Brian Nelson's appearance on The Morning Show.

Bulldogs at a glance

Head coach: Brian Nelson.

Spring practice dates: May 2-18.

Returning starters: 6 on offense; 5 on defense.

Players to watch: RB Nick Davis, DL Keven Jones, QB Jordan Banks, OL Heath Warren, DB Donta Shannon, DE Willie Brown, FS Akebren Ralls.

Team strengths: Offensive backfield returns intact; offensive line.

Question marks: Lost 29 seniors to graduation, including all three starting linebackers.

Schedule

Aug. 31 at Jackson

Sept. 7 Jones County

Sept. 14 at Henry County

Sept. 21 at Perry

Sept. 28 Howard

Oct. 4 at Westside (Ed Defore)

Oct. 19 Rutland

Oct. 26 Baldwin

Nov. 2 at Veterans

Nov. 9 West Laurens