2016 Cal Poly football preview
The Tribune 2016 Cal Poly Football Preview
Position groups
Quarterbacks: Wait almost over for senior Dano Graves
The Sacramento product (below) has been waiting a long time for this opportunity after sitting out a redshirt season last year.
Running backs: Cal Poly expected to lean on deep stable of running backs
All-American Joe Protheroe (below) is the straw that stirs the drink in head coach Tim Walsh’s triple-option offense.
Wide receivers: Cal Poly football team returns young, talented group of wide receivers
Carson McMurtrey (below) is expected to lead a young group of wideouts this season.
Offensive line: Mustangs return three starters, several experienced reserves
Senior Matthew Fisher started 11 games last season and leads an experienced group up front.
Kickers: Consistency key in Cal Poly football’s ‘wide open’ kicking competition
Can sophomore Alex Vega win the starting job?
Defensive line: Cal Poly football’s defensive line in flux as season opener approaches
Senior Jason Patterson leading an inexperienced group.
Linebacker: Cal Poly football team expects to carry on strong tradition at linebacker
Cal Poly has a tradition of producing standout linebackers; senior Joseph Gigantino is looking to continue that.
Secondary: New-look secondary features intriguing mix of experience, athleticism
Junior safety B.J. Nard leads a group that will feature a handful of newcomers this season.
Head coach Tim Walsh
More:
▪ Cal Poly motivated to rebound from disappointing 2015 season
▪ Matchup to watch vs. Week 1 opponent Nevada
▪ Video: Tim Walsh previews 2016 season
This story was originally published September 1, 2016 at 8:51 PM with the headline "2016 Cal Poly football preview."