Jody Guy moved to Shamrock from Roby to take over a team that has not been to the playoffs in 13 years.

Guy will implement the option offense with hopes his receiver turned quarterback, senior Brady Hill, can help lead the program to a winning record after a 2-8 record last year.

“I see a new attitude,” Guy said. ''We don’t have great numbers, and we are in a tough district. Hopefully we can improve and be competitive.’’

The line, which has reasonable size, is led by Lonny Blair and Bailey Hall, but depth is a concern.

2008 Record: 2-8 overall, 1-5 in District 4-1A.

Returning Experience: 14 lettermen, eight offensive and seven defensive starters.

Players To Watch: Brady Hill, QB-DB; Cesar Fentanes, RB-LB; Lonnie Blair, OL-DL; Sheldon Hall, RB-LB.

Promising Newcomers: Bailey Hall, OL-DL; Alfonzo Heredia, OL-DL.

Basic Offense: Option.

Basic Defense: 4-3.

Keys To Success: The Irish won their first game against Booker last season, and Guy thinks if they can do the same and win a couple of nondistrict games, the “kids will believe in themselves, and we may be able to carry that into district.”

The change to the option and how quickly Hill and his teammates adjust will also be a factor, but Guy thinks the new offense will prove vital.

“Brady is very versatile. He can run and throw at a high level.”

High School Enrollment: 105

Playoff History: 1934 (regional), 1939, 1940, 1943 (regional), 1947 (regional), 1950 (regional), 1951 (regional), 1994, 1995 (regional).

Name of Stadium: El Paso Field

Biggest Rival: Wheeler

Bet You Didn’t Know: After the Irish made the playoffs in 1951, they went 43 years before appearing in the postesason again, qualifying in 1994 and ’95, losing in the regional round each time.