FAIRVIEW — The Aggies made the playoffs in six of their first seven years under head coach George Redding.

Over the past three seasons, however, Fairview has been unable to punch a ticket to the postseason.

All it takes is one solid campaign to turn things around.

Though the Purple and Gold have to replace Ragan Ashley and Logan Brooks in the backfield, there’s no shortage of confidence to be found at fall camp this week.

The Aggies must avoid a slow start, though, having opened up their previous three seasons with a 1-3 record.

Need that quick fix? Sneak a peek at this year’s Aggies below and check back for a full story, roster and team pictures in The Times’ annual football preview section on Wednesday, Aug. 23. 

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2017 Fairview Aggies At-A-Glance

Head Coach: George Redding (11th Year)

Last Year’s Record: 5-5

Key Departures: Ragan Ashley (QB/DB); Logan Brooks (RB/LB); Sambo Woods (WR/DB); Tyler Pendergrass (OL/DL); Andrew Morris (OL/DL); Hayden Richards (OL/DL); Noah Garnett (WR/LB); Ryan Walters (OL/LB); Jose Medina (OL/DL); Jackson McGukin (OL/DL); Brett Garner (OL/DL)

Key Returners: Garrett Dunn (RB/LB); Scoot Bennett (WR/DB); Ethan Holland (WR/DB); Alex Medina (OL/DL); Jaxxon Swann (K); Jared Bachelor (OL/DL); Dayne Black (QB/LB); Eric Taylor (LB/WR); Jeremy Cloud (RB/LB)

Key Newcomers: Kyle Kitts (OL/DL); Dylan Garner (OL/DL); Grant Howard (RB/DB); Ethan Satterfield (RB/LB)

Odds and Ends: Ragan Ashley, who started the past two seasons at quarterback for the Aggies, is back as an assistant coach. He will help out with running backs, outside linebackers and safeties this season … For the first time since 2013, Fairview will play each of its home games inside Dafford Smith Stadium. The Purple and Gold returned to the field — which had been closed since the day before the 2014 season — against Springville in October 2016.

Coach Speak: “If you don’t have a good attitude, a good work ethic and a lot of excitement at this time of the year, you’re in the wrong business. We have had that. We had to go in the gym on Day 1 of fall camp, and it was maybe one of the most exciting days we’ve had since I’ve been here at Fairview.” — George Redding

Player Speak: “I always enjoy football. I can release some anger and be around the guys. We have a special bond here at Fairview. It’s really a brotherhood. We look to each other for help, support and motivation.” — Eric Taylor

“There’s a lot of excitement coming into this season, because it’s the first time we’re coming back to Dafford Smith Stadium.” — Dayne Black

“I believe we’re going to be a pretty good team, because every guy out here is stepping up.” — Ethan Holland

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2017 Schedule

% Aug. 25 vs. East Limestone (Jamboree)

% Sept. 1 at East Lawrence

% Sept. 8 vs. Corner*

% Sept. 15 BYE

% Sept. 22 at Mortimer Jordan*

% Sept. 29 at Priceville

% Oct. 6 vs. West Point*^

% Oct. 13 at Curry*

% Oct. 20 vs. Hayden*

% Oct. 27 at Springville*

% Nov. 3 vs. Holly Pond^

*Class 5A, Region 6 Game

^Cullman County Game