Bamberg BaronsHead coaches: David Dickens and Ethan EngelLast year: 5-2, lost 44-32 to Rota in D-III title gameKey games: Oct. 6 at Baumholder, Oct. 13 vs. Rota Senior Andray Gibson excelled on both sides of the ball last season and leads a group that embodies “the general athleticism that is always pervasive at Bamberg,” according to co-head coach Ethan Engel.Engel shares his optimism with his co-head-coach David Dickens.“We feel we have a good team again and we have a chance to successful,” he emailed.The schedule treats the Barons well, too. Bamberg opens with against a local national team and its slate gradually gets more difficult as the season progresses.

2012 schedule(x-non-conference game)Sept. 8: ByeSept. 15: at BrusselsSept. 22: at SigonellaSept. 29: AlconburyOct. 5: at BaumholderOct. 13: Rota