Second City football preview

Updated: August 20, 2011 5:15PM

SECOND CITY

Outlook: Featuring 29 returning players who saw playing time last year, Austin is the team to watch, closely followed by Kenwood and Uplift.

Top five players Ht. Wt. Yr.

QB Jermaine Atkins, DuSable 6-2 185 Sr.

RB Marlon Buie, Douglass 5-8 160 Sr.

LB O’Daron Henderson, Austin 6-1 205 Jr.

WR Derrick Scott, Chicago Academy 6-4 180 Jr.

RB Rashid Williams, Uplift Prep-Eng. 5-10 180 Sr.

Quote: ‘‘Watch out for Kenwood. They’re bringing in some coaches from some big-time programs, so you know they’re going to be teaching.’’ — Uplift coach Rick Alboyd.

Did you know? Austin coach Terry Carter had four players participate in the national underclassmen combine in Oklahoma.

Predicted finish: Austin, Kenwood, Uplift, DuSable, Kelly, Douglass, Chicago Academy, Urban Prep-Englewood.

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