EDINBORO UNIVERSITY INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PA November 6,1993 Cliff Tfoi/ei' 1993/VZaste#^ Entirepreneuir of the year Western Pennsylvania The 1993 'rEoiiii’s Cii^ The Scot Scoreboard Edinboro University's Official Football Program The Fighting Scot football program is the official magazine for all Edinboro University home football games. The Scot Scoreboard is published by the Sports Information Office and printed by Gohrs Printing Services, Erie, Pa. Local advertising in The Scot Scoreboard is solicited by the Sports Information Office and supports football at Edinboro University. Please give our adver­ tisers your patronage whenever possible. Questions? Contact Todd V. Jay, sports information director, McComb Fieldhouse, Room 114, Edinboro University, Edinboro, Pa. 16444 or call 814732-2811. Program Features Boro Welcomes Unbeaten lUP; Division Crown at Stake........... 3 Edinboro University ....................................................................... 5 President Foster F. Diebold.............................................................7 Troyer Farms Day............................................................................. 8 Athletic Director James K. McDonald............................................9 1993 - Take "It" To Another Level ............................................... 11 Head Coach Tom Hollman ........................................................... 14 The Hollman Era Continues 1988-1993........................................16 Edinboro All-Americans 1988-1992..............................................18 1992 Honors and Accomplishments.............................................18 Edinboro University Alphabetical Roster ...................................20 Edinboro University Lineup and Numerical ...................... Center lUP Lineup and Numerical................................................... Center lUP Alphabetical Roster................................................................21 Assistant Coaches................................................................... 23,25 Scouting the Scots.......................................................................... 25 Player Profiles..............................................................27,29,31,32 Official Football Signals -1993 .................................................... 30 Boro DL - Nowhere to Rxm, No Place to Hide...........................33 Letter from Chancellor James H. McCormick............................. 34 Eight-Game Individual and Team Stats.......................................38 Scot Success in the Classroom...................................................... 39 Edinboro's Football Cheerleaders and Trainers.......................... 40 The State System of Higher Education......................................IBC On an Independent Survey Troyer Farms Potato Chips have been chosen as people's #1 choice and here's why... 1993 Schedule (7-1, PSAC West 5-0) Troyer Farms Potato Chips are made naturally. Our own specially grown, specially selected potatoes are cooked in pure vegetable oil to give Troyer Farms Potato Chips the light taste they're famous for. And no preservatives are added, so our chips come Farm Fresh ... from Troyer Farms to you. Sept. Sept. 1993 Captains - Mike Kegarise (kneeling) Sept. Standing (L-R): Rob Harmer and Jason Perkins Oct. Oct. Oct. Officials for Today’s Game Oct. Referee ...................................................................... Tony Gaetano Oct. Line Judge.................................................................Rich Jaworske Nov. Umpire........................................................................................ NeilHaines Nov. Field Judge..................................................................... Tom Rocco Linesman ....................................................................George Geyer Back Judge................................................................................. JohnCarson Clock Operator...........................................................................DonKovach 4 18 25 2 9 16 23 30 6 13 EUP 9 34 28 28 52 34 32 41 OPP FERRIS STATE 23 at Elizabeth City 27 at Buffalo 17 at Clarion University 0 LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY 20 at Shippensburg 17 CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY 7 at Slippery Rock University 38 lUP (1:00 p.m.) MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSHY (1:00 p.m.) A member of the State System of Higher Education 1 BORO WELCOMES UNBEATEN lUP; DIVISION CROWN AT STAKE Tony Tighe, guards Jeremy O'Day and Det Betti and center Gordie Hitchcock. lUP has an array of weapons led by running back Michael Mann and quarterback Scott Woods. Mann, the 1991 West player of the year, is on his way to a repeat of the honor in '93. Totalling 1,248 yards and a dozen scores, Marm needs just 144 yards to become the conference's all-time career rushing leader (4,169Ricke Stonewall-Millersville). Woods is the PSAC's top passer with 1,471 yards on 91 completions. He has connected on 55% of his tosses with 11 scores and six interceptions. Maim (18, 213, 2) JeMone Smith (22, 385, 3) and Derek Smith (18, 382, 4) are all dangerous catching the ball. The Game Aside from the national and regional importance of the upcoming Edinboro/IUP clash today, the first matter at hand is the Scots' shot at claiming the Pennsylvania State Athletic Con­ ference western division crown. The Records The two nationally-ranked teams have combined for fifteen consecutive wins entering Saturday's clash. The Scots stand at 71 overall and 5-0 in the PSAC-West while the Indians are a per­ fect 8-0,4-0. The Scots stumbled in their opener to the region's #3 ranked team, Ferris State (23-9), but have stnmg consecutive wins over Elizabeth City (34-27), Buffalo (28-17), Clarion (28-0), Lock Haven (52-20), Shippensburg (34-17), California (32-7) and Slip­ pery Rock (41-38). lUP has been simply dominant in '93, scoring no less than 34 points against any NCAA Division II opponent. The Indians own consecutive margins over Kutztown (54-9), Grand Valley (34-3), West Chester (37-26), I-AA Liberty (23-7), Lock Haven (52-14), Shippensburg (45-10), California (52-13) and Slippery Rock (45-24). The Defenses The Scots had their hands full with the Rock's LaMonte Coleman and will be tested heavily against Mann. All-American linebacker Jason Perkins (92 tackles) continues to shine for the Scots. Through eight games, Perkins has registered 62 solo stops, 12 tackles for loss, forced one fumble, recovered another, blocked three extra points and has picked off six enemy passes. Lineback­ er Michael Edwards played well against the Rock (19 stops) and is second to Perkins on the team with 91 tackles. Rahshahn Alston (54) rounds out the second line of defense. Up front, the foursome has combined for 28 of the team's 32 sacks. End Pat Schuster (61) leads the team with 11 quarterback drops while tackle Russell Cray (61) is close behind with eight. Captain Rob Harmer (39, 6 sacks) anchors the other tackle spot while Devas Simmons (40, 3 sacks) is the bookend opposite Schuster. In the secondary, strong safety Steve Russell is turning in an All-American season. He is tied with Perkins for the team-lead with six interceptions and has been in on 37 stops. Russell's career interception mark of 13 ties the Edinboro school record. Free safety Rick Walker (35,1 int) and cornerbacks Mario Hous­ ton (57, 2 int, 7 deflections, 3 blocked kicks) and Marty Williams (45,2 int, 7 break ups) will also get the start for the Scots. lUP has restructured its defense into one of the best in the PSAC. Their 17 interceptions and 29 sacks will pose a big test for the Boro offensive attack. Leading the charge will be defensive end Mike Callahan (40 stops, team-high 7 sacks and 11 tackles for loss) and linebackers Omar Stewart (51, 3 int), Andre Hilliard (41,2 int), Lewis Choice (39,2 int) and Jack Creech (35). The secondary is strong with cornerback Harold Brister leading the team with four interceptions. He has been in on 21 stops. Comer John Stuart (20, 2 int, 3 deflections) can also make the big play. The Series The Scots trail lUP 41-16-4 dating back to 1926. Since 1980, Edinboro is 3-10-1 including a 14-7 setback in the quarterfinals of the 1990 NCAA II playoffs. The last four games, in which lUP has claimed three wins, have all been decided by seven points or less. In 1992, the Scots jumped to a 21-7 advantage before watch­ ing lUP tie (21-21) the game with less than a minute remaining. The Coaches Saturday's encounter pits two of the nation's top Division II coaches. Edinboro's Tom Hollman is 44-17-2 (.714) in his sixth season with the Scots, including an outstanding 27-6-2 (.800) slate in the PSAC-West. He was tabbed the region's and confer­ ence's top coach in 1989. lUP counters with eight-year mentor Frank Cignetti, Divi­ sion II's 1991 national coach of the year. The Indians have posted 77 wins against just 14 losses and a tie under his leadership. lUP was the national nmner-up in 1990. The Offenses At PNC Bank, the most important measure of our performance is how we perform for you. Just ask one of our customers. PNCBANK Where Performance Counts Quarterback Jody Dickerson and tailback Larry Jackson give the Scots solid balance offensively. Dickerson will start in his 31st consecutive game, a stretch where he has led the Scots to 22 wins (22-7-1). In 1992, Dickerson ranks as the PSAC's second-best passer with his 91 completions in 185 attempts for 1,561 yards and 17 touchdowns. He has tossed seven interceptions and boasts a 142.8 efficiency rating. A plethora of receivers include Marcus Griffin (26, 352, 4 td), Scott Mikowicz (18, 306, 2), Dave Ashton (15,224,1) and Lateef Walters (12,361,4,30.1 ypc). Jackson has upped his season rushing total to 867 yards, with 731 tallies coming in the last four wins. That is an average of over 180 yards per game. He has 145 carries for the year and six rushing scores. Jackson also has six catches for 109 yards and a touchdown out of the backfield. Fullbacks Tom Tedder (27, 89, 4) and Chris Snyder (22, 84,1) have been solid all year. Clearing the way up front is expected to be tackles Mike Kegarise and Special Teams/Kicking Game The Boro may have slid a bit against the Rockets, but the squad continues to get good efforts out of pimter Gary Lhotsky (39.7 ypp) and kicker Scott Rupert (29-32 PAT; 3-9 field goals). lUP will counter with punter John McGhee (39.7) and veteran kicker Mike Geary (41-43 PAT; 11-14 fg). Geary played for the Scots during the 1990 season (3-3 fg) before transferring to lUP. Edinboro looks to Steve Russell (5 ret., 36.4 ypr, 1 td-92 yards) to bring back kickoffs and Marcus Griffin (6.6 ypr) to return punts while lUP's Derek Smith (21.6 ypr) is dangerous on kickoff returns and Mario Hardison (7.1 ypr) handles punt returns. 3 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania GOOD LUCK TO THE HGHTING SCOTS HISTORY / Founded in 1857 as a private acade­ my from the CAMPUS BOOKSTORE / Previously named Edinboro Acade­ my, Edinboro Normal School, Edin­ boro State Teachers College, and Edinboro State College / The second normal school estab­ lished in Pennsylvania and the twelfth in the U.S. / Became Edinboro University of Pennsylvania on July 1,1983 with the formation of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education / Open 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Monday thru Friday Phone (814) 732-2456 1 COMPLETE SELECTION OF EUP CLOTHING INCLUDING T-shirts Rain Coats Shorts Jackets Silk Scarves Baseball Caps LOCATION Postcar(is License Plates License Plate Holders Window Decals WELCOME BACK ALUMNI! Be sure to ask about your 10% discount on all insignia items. 4 / Modern library with approximately 430,000 boxmd volumes and 1.2 mil­ lion microform units Men's baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, swimming, tennis, track, and wrestling / Women's basketball, cross country, softball, swimming, tennis, track, and volleyball / The Fighting Scots compete in the Pennsylvania Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Associa­ tion, Division I and II Located in the resort town of Edin­ boro, Pennsylvania / Just 15 miles south of Erie and 100 miles from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Buffalo / Easily accessible from interstates 90 and 79 / Eight on-campus residence halls / Planetarium, modern science and robotics laboratories, solar observato­ ry, biology museum, and center for the performing arts / TV studio and radio station which reaches one-half million listeners / Reading clinic, speech and hearing clinic, math clinic, parent-child development center, and computer lab for children / Seven powerful, mini-computer sys­ tems with more than 350 micro com­ puters and 270 computer terminals / Recreational facilities, life skills cen­ ter, and nurse's station for students with disabilities / Campus is nearly 100% wheelchair accessible / Tennis courts, football stadium, weight rooms, all-weather track, and olympic-size pool with diving tank / SPECIAL PROGRAMS / The nation's third largest educational program for the physically disabled including services for the hearing impaired, the visually impaired, and the learning disabled / International education program for the exchange of faculty and students / Honors program for academically gifted students / Internships and field experiences which integrate academic pursuits with on-site "real world" work situa­ tions and personal relationships. FACILITIES / Forty buildings on a 585-acre wood­ ed campus with a five-acre lake ATHLETICS Day, evening and weekend classes at the 27-acre Porreco Extension Center in nearby Erie, Pa. / GIFTWARE SELECTION AVAILABLE Pennants Keychains Coffee Mugs Stuffed Animals / 5 President Foster F. Diebold The Alumni Association of tinned Edinboro University to meet the challenges of the 1990s, as well as those that will face public higher education in the 21st century. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania The Orange, New Jersey, native is a graduate of Monmouth College and also holds a master of arts in educa­ tional administration from Seton Hall University. He has met coursework requirements for a doctorate in edu­ cation at Rutgers University and is currently completing the dissertation requirement for the Ph.D. program in higher education at the University of Pittsburgh. is proud of the University's continued excellence in academics, athletics, and special programs, and proud to support the 1993 football season. .7 Go Fighting Scots! Alumni Association 6 Now in his fourteenth year as president of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Foster R Diebold is the fourteenth chief executive officer of the institution of higher learning that has come to acclaim in the last decade as one of Pennsylvania's and the nation's finest. He has brought a vigorous educational and moral lead­ ership, a strengthening of the spirit of community, a clear sense of direction and purpose, and a dimension of multicultural pluralism and diversity Much has been accomplished during President Diebold's tenure. The University has returned to finan­ cial health. Significant facilities and grounds improvements have been achieved, with several of the historic structures on campus restored to their original splendor. Academic programs have been emphasized and improved, with more than 100 degree offerings now available. Enrollment gains have been unprecedented in both numbers and academic quality. International linkages have been established with institutions in sever­ al other countries, and Edinboro Uni­ versity's program for students with disabilities continues to garner acclaim as one of the finest among all colleges and universities in the Unit­ ed States. Widely recognized as a leader in education both here and abroad. President Diebold has posi- Prior to his presidency of Edin­ boro University, President Diebold was president of the University of Alaska from 1977 to 1979. Before that, he was executive secretary to the Board of Regents and special assis­ tant to the president of the University of Alaska Statewide System. From 1969 to 1976, he was director of Development and Planning at Kean College in New Jersey and a member of the graduate faculty at that institu­ tion; and from 1965 to 1969, he was assistant superintendent of the Nep­ tune Township (New Jersey) Public Schools. Recognized for his extensive experience in the field of education management. President Diebold's scholarly achievements in the disci­ pline of applied ethics in higher edu­ cation deserve special mention. The model statement he authored for the American Association of State Col­ leges and Universities, "Ethical Prac­ tices for College Presidents," was unanimously adopted by that profes­ sional organization and published as policy for the chief executives of its nearly 400 member institutions nationwide. It is the first formally adopted ethical practices and policy statement for higher education presi­ dents. For his leadership on an interna­ tional scale and for his many contri­ butions to the advancement of higher education and enrichment of an 7 emerging culture in Pakistan, Presi­ dent Diebold was decorated with prestigious gold medals from three Pakistani universities. The awards for educational eminence were presented during visits to the Edinboro campus by official Pakistani delegations. President Diebold was also hon­ ored by the Government of Pakistan with the awarding of the degree of Doctor of Laws (honoris causa), pre­ sented at the Government House in the City of Karachi. The ceremony was attended by the presidents of the several Pakistani universities holding linkage agreements with Edinboro University, as well as many highranking officials of the Government of Pakistan and U.S. diplomatic offi­ cials. A recently bestowed honor was President Diebold's appointment to the National Committee on U.S.China Relations, the leading national, non-partisan, public affairs organiza­ tion devoted to building constructive and durable relationships between the two countries. The appointment recognized his insight into the Chi­ nese people and his experience with the academic linkage agreement he established with Zibo College in Chi­ na's Shandong Province. Students and scholars have been at Edinboro University imder terms of the formal linkage agreement since the 1986-87 academic year. A staunch advocate of a statewide system of public universi­ ties in Pennsylvania, President Diebold supported the enabling legis­ lation for the State System of Higher Education (Act 188 of 1982) and saw the State System come to existence in 1983 as a member of the transition team. He currently serves on the Sys­ tem's Executive Council of Presidents and on the boards of the Pennsylva­ nia Academy for the Profession of Teaching, the Pennsylvania State Ath­ letic Conference, and the Dixon Uni­ versity Center at Harrisburg. Athletic Director James K. McDonald Farm Fresh Potato Chips and Corn Snacks DEDICATION Edinboro University's athletic program was placed under the talent­ ed and aggressive leadership of Jim McDonald in July of 1981. Increased emphasis on fimd raising to provide a sound scholarship foundation has become his top priority while numer­ ous changes and innovations have also keyed the Scots' athletic program imder his direction. Through his efforts more than $5 million has been raised during the past twelve years. The funds generat­ ed by the energetic athletic director's efforts will be used to assist Edinboro's men and women athletes who compete in the Scots sixteen intercol­ legiate sports. Troyer Farms is proud to bring you the best in Pennsylvania Conference football. As a major player in the regional snack food arena, we are keenly aware of the dedication and com­ mitment which is vital in building a championship team. Edinboro University's administration, coaching staff, and most of all, the school's young men who strive for excellence both on and off the gridiron should be commended. Their joint effort ultimately brings us first class enter­ In addition to maintaining Edinboro's respected winning tradition in intercollegiate athletics, the former health and physical education profes­ sor has vastly expanded the Universi­ ty's summer activities. tainment as spectators. It kindles a spirit of competition in all of us along with the ultra-satisfy­ to be the best. Our employees work as a team with the goal of producing the best quality Sixty camps were sponsored by the Fighting Scots Booster Club this past summer on the University's campus. Sox Harrison Stadium was the site for the Buffalo Bills-Pittsburgh Steelers first scrimmage, an event the veteran athletic director hopes to bring back to the area each snack foods in the world. year. ing feeling which is associated with working extremely hard to achieve a goal. Troyer Farms utilizes this same spirit in our quest for excellence. Our spectators are our customers... the people we are committed to satisfying. We too put forth ;:hat extra effort We hope you enjoy today's game and feel privileged to be part of an event that involves people with the same goals and objectives as our company. Troyer Farms • P.O.Box 676 • Waterford, PA 16441 (814) 796-2611 Growers • Processors • Distributors The personable athletic director also introduced Edinboro's Hall of Fame program which has evolved into an armual year-ending event to honor present and past athletes. McDonald has been at Edinboro since 1962 and for 12 years served as the Fighting Scot basketball coach (1962-1975) and never experienced a losing season while his teams com­ piled an impressive 181 wins against only 89 losses. During that span, his cagers won four Western Division Pennsylvania Conference crowns, the PC state championship and two Dis­ trict 18 titles that netted trips to the NAIA National Tournament. His teams set 27 University records and made 19 post-season appearances while four of his players were named All-Americans. Prior to accepting his position at Edinboro, McDonald served as assis­ tant basketball coach in Erie, Pa. He is a 1956 graduate of Bridgeport High School in his home town of Bridge­ port, West Virginia. In 1960 he received a degree in chemistry and physical education from West Virginia Wesleyan College and he also holds a master's degree in health from the University of Buffalo. Jim McDonald As an imdergraduate, he set nine school records at Wesleyan and was twice voted both AP and UPI basket­ ball All-American. In 1960, he was the second leading scorer in the Unit­ ed States, averaging slightly over 33 points a game, and led his team to the national basketball tournament in Kansas City, Missouri. He was named to the NAIA's All-Toumament Team in 1959 and 1960. In 1966, McDonald was selected Area Eight Coach of the Year by the eastern seaboard coaches and that same year was honored as one of the top ten finalists in the Coach of the Year national poll. McDonald's hon­ ors also include selection to the West Virginia All-Time College Basketball Team and membership in the West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. As a resident of Edinboro, McDonald has a record of extensive community involvement. He was Lit­ tle League Baseball director for four years and also held a four-year post as a member of the General McLane School Board. He and his wife, Mary Lou, have three sons - Mark, Mike and Matthew. 9 The funds generated by the energetic athletic director's efforts will be used to assist Edinboro's men and women athletes. 1993 - Take "It" to Another Level nly at Perkins® Family Restaurants can you enjoy all of your breakfast, lunch and dinner favorites anytime of the day. Like our fluffy buttermilk pancakes, scrumptious edible bread bowl salads, premium three-egg omelettes, creamy chicken pot pies and more. All available when you're hungry. Morning. Noon. Or night. O HOURS: Sun.-Thurs. 6 am to Midnight Fri. & Sat. Open 24 Hours 290 Plum Street Edinboro, PA Ph. 734-4600 "It" in this case means success. Hav­ ing made the NCAA II playoffs three of the past five years imder head coach Tom Hollman, the Edinboro University Fight­ ing Scots have established themselves as one of the nation's top small college pro­ grams. Now may be the time to take the "other step." A playoff quarter finalist in 1990, the Scots’ elite eight finish was the pinnacle of the program. But that small taste of post-season success has left the Boro anx­ ious for more. If expectations and 1993 pre-season polls are any indication, this fall may be the year of the Scots. Picked as high as #2 by Football Digest and #9 by Host Communications (NCAA), Edin­ boro has opened the eyes of pollsters with their recent success. But the Boro's pre-season marks will make the opposi­ tion even more determined, thus creating a great challenge for the 1993 Fighting Scots. Coming off their best regular season mark in 21 years, 8-1-1, the Scots, under Hollman, have won 37 of 55 (37-16-2) games including a sparkling 22-6-1 record in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Confer­ ence Western Division. When looking ahead to 1993, the schedule is what con­ cerns the sixth-year mentor the most. "The conference is the conference. There are six tough opponents, any one of which can beat you," Hollman said. "Plus this year, we've added Ferris State (MI) and Elizabeth City (NC) while Buffalo (Division I-AA) and Millersville remain from last year. There will be no easy ones, that's for sure." With ten games slated for '93, five home and five away, the challenge of the "road test" will determine the Scots' play­ off chances. Under Hollman, the Scots boast a 23-3-1 (.870) mark at Sox Harrison Stadium but counter with a 14-13-1 (.518) record on the road. 159 markers and two touchdowns. His 3,217 career passing yards rank him fifth all time on the Edinboro passing list. With the graduation of receivers Brian Heebsh, Paul Stone and Wrentie Martin, David Ashton (17 receptions, 210 yards, 2 touch­ downs) is the Scots' top returning pass catcher. In the backfield, PSAC West player of the year and All-American Larry Jackson returns. The junior topped the PSAC in rushing yards last year with 1,218 while his 17 rushing scores and 19 overall touchdowns were also tops in the confer­ ence. Jackson's touchdowns on the ground were the fourth best ever in con­ ference history. Chris Snyder (30-128-2) is the returning front-runner for the fullback spot along with Tom Tedder (17-68) who is looking to return following knee surgery. Offensive Line All-American Mike Kegarise is one of the best in the country at his tackle position. At 6-7, 300 pounds, Kegarise leads an offensive front which includes tackle Tony Tighe, center Gordie Hitch­ cock and guard Chadd Wallick. The grad­ uation of All-American Scott Nickel and tight end Heebsh leaves some holes to fill. Defensive Line A BREAKDOWN OF PERSONNEL: The Scots return three quarters of their four-man front including 1993 pre­ season All-American tackle Russell Cray (72 tackles, 9 sacks). End Devas Simmons (62 stops, 8 for loss, team high 5 forced fumbles) is also back along with tackle Rob Harmer (48 tackles). Also expected to help along the defensive line will be returnee Otha Davidson (2 sacks, 4 tackles for loss) and Scot heavyweight wrestler Pat Schuster. The graduation of All-American Anthony Ross spells a void for the Scots but David­ son and Schuster are both able replace­ ments. Skill Positions Linebackers With returning starter Jody Dickerson at quarterback, the Scots will be solid under center. Having guided Edinboro to 15 wins in 22 games (15-6-1) since his freshman year, Dickerson is on pace to break every standard in the Edinboro record books. Last year, he tossed for 1,855 yards and 12 scores and rushed for The trio of All-American Jason Perkins, Michael Sims and Mike Edwards return to the second line of defense. Perkins, a pre-season first-team choice by Host Communications and The Sporting News, is back to round out a brilliant career. Currently seventh on the school's 11 10 all-time hit list with 341 tackles, a year similar to 1992 (135 tackles, 19 for loss) will propel Perkins to second on the career tackle charts. His 30 tackles for loss, not including quarterback sacks, is the most in Edinboro history. Sims had a banner season for a first year player in 1992, finishing fourth on the team with 84 tackles. His ten pass deflections tied for the team high. Edwards was close behind with 70 stops, including four for loss. His three forced fumbles was third best on the squad. Brian Lambert, a reserve last season (12 tackles) is greatly improved and will bat­ tle for a starting spot. Secondary If the Boro has major holes to fill, it is in the defensive backfield. Gone are AllAmericans Michael Barnes and Georj Lewis. The pair combined to start 85 con­ secutive contests with cornerback Lewis penciled in for every one during his 45game career. Returning are defensive back Mario Houston and safety Steve Russell. Hous­ ton had 50 stops, one interception and tied for the team lead with ten pass deflections in '92. Over his career, which began with All-PSAC West Rookie of the Year honors in 1990, Houston has been in on 188 stops, with seven interceptions and 38 deflections. His pass breakup total is second best on the all-time Boro list. Russell has been solid since his freshman campaign, tying for the team lead in interceptions each of his first two seasons. His seven career thefts project him to be Edinboro's all-time leader (13) at career's end. One of his five interceptions last sea­ son was returned 85 yards for a score. Specialties The return of All-American punter Gary Lhotsky adds to an already solid defense. A first-team All-PSAC West choice in 1992, Lhotsky led the conference in yards per punt averaging 40.1. His 133 punts over the past three years have aver­ aged 37.7 ypp. Lhotsky's career best cov­ ered 65 yards against Shippensburg last season. The Scot kicking game is a question mark as Scott Rupert (3-7 field goals and 21 of 27 PATs) tries to recover from a knee injury suffered as a member of the base­ ball team last spring. Go Team! Best of luck for a great season I GIANT EAGLE ONE STOP SHOPPING Visit our Pharmacy, Bakery, Hot Foods, Deli or Iggle Video Center Today OPEN 24 HOURS 7:00 a.m. Monday thru Midnight Saturday Sundays 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. EDINBORO 606 Erie Street Independently Owned & Operated by Art Smaltz Integra® Member FDIC 12 13 Head Coach Tom Hollman In January 1988, Edinboro Uni­ versity hired Tom Hollman, Athens, Ohio, as its eleventh head football coach in the school's history. Hollman came to Edinboro from Ohio Univer­ sity, where he was the defensive coor­ dinator. Hollman, beginning his sixth year, has the Scot program back in the national spotlight. At Edinboro, he has earned 37 wins against just 16 losses and two ties and owns an impressive 22-6-2 slate against the PSAC Western Division. The Scots have advanced to post-season play three of the past five years. Tom Hollman At Edinboro University 1988 5-4-1 1989 9-3 NCAA Playoffs 1990 8-3 NCAA Playoffs 1991 7-4 1992 8 2-1 - 37-16-2 In 1989, he was named the top coach in the East Region by the National Football Coaches Associa­ tion and also tabbed the top coach in the PSAC West. In 1990, he guided the Scots to their first-ever NCAA II playoff win as Edinboro routed Vir­ ginia Union and advanced to the national quarterfinals. "Edinboro has been a great expe­ rience, and I like the direction of the program," Hollman said. "As a coach, I have been fortu­ nate to coach at many different levels, from high school to Division I. The Division II level here at Edinboro is very appealing to me in relation to my career goals. It is a great feeling to be a head coach at this level." Hollman's educational back­ ground begins with a high school diploma from Memorial High School in St. Mary's, Ohio, followed by his undergraduate degree in education from Ohio Northern University in 1968. Three years later Hollman received his master of science degree in education from Xavier- University in Cincinnati, Ohio. While at Ohio Northern, Holl­ man was a three-year starter for the football team and a two-year per­ former as a defensive back and offen­ sive end during his junior and senior years. He holds the school record 14 USUALLY SEEN BEFORE OR AFTER FIGHTING SCOTS FOOTBALL GAMES! with 13 career interceptions and earned All-American and All-District honors during the 1966 and 1967 sea­ sons. Hollman also lettered in base­ ball for three years during his stay at Ohio Northern. A chronological look at Holl­ man's coaching career begins in 1968 as an assistant coach at Sidney High School in Sidney, Ohio. From there, Hollman moved on to Greenville High School in Ohio where he became head coach from 1971-73. His Greenville squads posted an impres­ sive 26-2-2 mark during his threeyear stay. Hollman then moved on to Fre­ mont Ross High School as head coach for the 1974 and 1975 seasons, where his squad recorded 15 wins against three setbacks and two ties. Fremont was the Buckeye Conference champ in 1974, unbeaten at 9-0-1. IT'S BIG! SMAU. PRICE! In 1976, Hollman moved on to the collegiate ranks where he was the defensive coordinator for his alma mater at Ohio Northern University. Up To 3 Toppings Dine-liv Carryout or DeKvery *ior The following year, Hollman accepted the head coach position at Wooster College (OH) and guided his squad to the best four-year record in the school l\istory (24-11-1). t t In 1981, Hollman took an assis­ tant coaching spot with Ball State University which he held through the 1984 campaign. Then, beginning in 1985 Hollman held the defensive coordinator position at Ohio Univer­ sity. "It has been a very comfortable transition for me," Hollman added. "I have found the community to be sup­ portive and the administration is giv­ ing me every opportunity to be successful here at Edinboro," he con­ cluded. Tom resides in Edinboro with his wife, Kandi, and four children, Mari, Jon, Tim and Denise. NTAPOLITAN PIZZA GREAT OLD-FASHIONED NEIGHBORHOOD STYLE PIZZA! Two Large Cheese Large Cheese 15 *ior picQi Qlut. Pizza Hut is proud to be a corporate sponsor of Edinboro Athletics! The Hollman Era Continues 1988-1993 NEW LOCATION NEW LOCATION NEW LOCATION / UNCLE CHARLIE’S "I like the shape of our program. Our goal was to establish a winning program and have fun in the pro­ cess. I feel we have done that. We continue to improve on the field and in the classroom - we want to continue to bring a special type of student-athlete to Edinboro University." RIIIAPUB - Tom Hollman NEW LOCATION 37-16-2 Overall Record (5-4-1,9-3,8-3,7-4, 8-2-1) Three Trips to the NCAA II Playoffs Elbert Cole, Running Back NCAA II Player of the Year (second runner up 1989) Kodak first team All-American Career: 642 attempts, 3,341 yards, 48 IDs Follow Rt. 99 north to the Giant Eagle in Sunset Plaza and UNCLE CHARLIE'S NEW HOME 22-6-2 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Western Division Featuring all your favorite Pub Food and Beverages 1993 Pre-Season #2 - Football Digest #9 - Host Communications (NCAA II) #10 - Street & Smith's Magazine Pizza * Spaghetti Hoagies ^ * Steak & Fry Salad Salads ^ Sandwiches Eggplant Farm Wings Frosted Mugs and Pitchers ^ / 1992 #15 - Final NCAA II NCAA II Field of 16 STOP by Uncle Charlie's before or after the game at our 1991 #20 - Final NCAA II NEW LOCATION in the Sunset Plaza 1990 #11 - Final NCAA II NCAA II Field of 16 and Quarterfinalist 1989 #7 - Final NCAA II NCAA II Field of 16 Ernest Priester, Wide Receiver NCAA II Player of the Year (runner up 1990) Kodak First Team All-American Career: 147 receptions, 3,053 yards, 35 TDs 16 Delivery Service 5:00-11:30 p.m. 734-1715 606 Erie St. Sunset Plaza (next to Giant Eagle) Edinboro, Pa. NEW LOCATION NEW LOCATION 17 NEW LOCATION Edinboro All-Americans 1988-1992 (25 AAs named to 26 different teams) Curtis Rose, OL - Associated Press (first team). Football Gazette (first team) 1988 Elbert Cole, RB - Associated Press (honorable mention) Football Gazette - Honorable Mention Lester Frye, RB; Jeff Jacobs, DL Michael Willis, FS - Associated Press (honorable mention) 1989 1991 Elbert Cole, RB - Division II Player of the Year Award, Harlon Hill (third place), Kodak (first team). Football Gazette (second team). Associated Press (third team) Curtis Rose, OL - Associated Press (second team). Football Gazette (first team). Free Agent Signee Miami Dolphins Jason Perkins, LB - Football Gazette (second team) Ernest Priester, WR - Associated Press (third team). Foot­ ball Gazette (third team) The Student Government Association of Edinboro University Georj Lewis, DB - Football Gazette (third team) Joe Brooks, OL - Football Gazette (second team) John Messura, DL - Football Gazette (honorable mention) Football Gazette - Honorable Mention Harold Galupi, QB; Michael Willis, FS; Ron Hainsey, OL; Chip Conrad, DT Mike Kegarise, OL - Associated Press (third team). Foot­ ball Gazette (honorable mention) 1992 Jason Perkins, LB - Football Gazette (third team) / 1990 Ernest Priester, WR - Division II Player of the Year Award, Harlon Hill (runner up), Kodak (first team). Associat­ ed Press (first team). Football Gazette (first team), PSAC West Co-Player of the Year, Free Agent Signee Denver Broncos Mike Barnes, DB - Football Gazette (third team) Anthony Ross, DE - Football Gazette (third team) Football Gazette - Honorable Mention Georj Lewis, DB; Scott Nickel, OL; Gary Lhotsky, P; Larry Jackson, RB 1992 Honors and Accomplishments PSAC Rushing offense - 1st West - 1st overall Total offense - 2nd West - 3rd overall Rushing defense - 2nd West - 3rd overall Passing defense - 1st West - 1st overall Total defense - 1st West - 1st overall NCAA DIVISION II Scoring defense - 3rd (11.2 ppg) Pass efficiency defense - 13th (88.8) Rushing defense - top 15 (95.0 ypg) Total defense - top 15 (257.5 ypg) Scoring offense - 14th (32.1 ppg) Individual Honors and Awards Mike Kegarise, OT 1992 All-American - 3rd team - Associat­ ed Press 1992 All-American - honorable mention Don Hansen's Football Gazette 1992 PSAC West - 1st team Jason Perkins, LB 1992 All-American - 3rd team - Don Hansen's Football Gazette 1992 pre-season 1st team All-American Sporting News 1992 pre-season All-American - College Football Preview 1992 PSAC West - 1st team Michael Barnes, DB 1992 All-American - 3rd team - Don Hansen's Football Gazette 1992 PSAC West - 1st team Anthony Ross, DE 1992 All-American - 3rd team - Don Hansen's Football Gazette 1992 PSAC West - 1st team Larry Jackson, RB 1992 All-American - honorable mention Don Hansen's Football Gazette 1992 PSAC West "Player of the Year" 1992 PSAC West - 1st team Georj Lewis, CB 1992 All-American - honorable mention Don Hansen's Football Gazette 1992 pre-season All-American - College Football Preview 1992 PSAC West - 1st team Gary Lhotsky, P 1992 All-American - honorable mention Don Hansen's Football Gazette 1992 PSAC West - 1st team Scott Nickel, OG 1992 All-American - honorable mention 18 Don Hansen's Football Gazette 1992 PSAC West - 1st team Jody Dickerson, QB 1992 pre-seaspn' All-American - College Football Pjtview Sean Seibert, QB 1992 pre-season national scholar athlete College Football Preview SUPPORTS FIGHTING SCOTS ATHLETICS Brian Heebsh, TE 1992 pre-season national scholar athlete College Football Preview Other PSAC West Honors Brian Heebsh, TE; Russell Cray, DT Edinboro Team Awards Best Conditioned - Mike Kegarise Outstanding Freshman - Mike Sims Special Teams MVP - Anthony Mariani Offensive MVP - Larry Jackson Defensive MVP - Jason Perkins Marine Bank Award - Brian Heebsh Bill Engh Award - Georj Lewis Edinboro finished third in the final Lam­ bert/Meadowlands Award voting Kelley Sobek, President Scott Todd, Vice President Doug Irwin, Director of Finance Beth Fruehstorfer, Secretary 19 Edinboro University Allen, Ron...................... Fr., 6-1,173, DB Youngstown, OH/Chaney Alston, Rahshahn..........Fr., 6-1,175, DB Painesville, OH/Harvey Ashton, Dave................Jr., 5-10,175, WR Erie, PA/Strong Vincent Barnes, Brian ..................Fr., 6-3,240, DL Alden, NY/Akron Central Barney, Chris .................So., 6-4,265, DL Salamanca, NY/Salamanca Barrett, Matthew .........So., 5-11,232, DL Greensburg, PA/Greensburg Central Betti, Det ......................... Jr., 6-3,260, OL Brockport, NY /Albion Brinson, Tony..................Fr., 6-0,185, RB Pittsburgh, PA/Langley Brown, Matthew...........So., 6-1,222, DL Chagrin Falls, OH/Walsh Jesuit Cheatham, Dion..............So., 6-0,200, LB Lockport, NY/Lockport Clark, Derek.....................Fr., 5-10,170, K Dubois, PA/Dubois Cray, Russell....................Sr., 6-2,240, DL Cleveland, OH/Collinwood Cushenberry, Keith ....So., 5-10,180, DB Washington, PA/Washington Davidson, Otha................Jr., 6-3,280, DL Rochester, NY /Brighton Dickerson, Jody ..............Jr., 6-0,183, QB McKees Rocks, PA/Sto-Rox Donaldson, Dave.........Fr., 5-10,190, DB Gibsonia, PA/Hampton Dudek, Russ.....................Fr., 6-4,245, TE Pittsburgh, PA/Woodland Hills Edwards, Don...............Fr., 5-10,180, DB Morrisville, PA/Pennsbury Edwards, Michael ...........Jr., 6-2,210, LB Washington, PA/Washington Farr, Vidal ...................... So., 5-8,160, RB Aliquippa, PA/Aliquippa Gentile, Matt...................So., 6-1,257, DL Greenville, PA/Reynolds Giovengo, Mike..............Fr., 6-3,280, OL McKees Rocks, PA/Sto-Rox Glus, Robert ................. Sr., 5-9,174, WR Albion, PA/Northwestem Gressem, Randy .............Fr., 6-2,216, LB Elizabeth, PA/Elizabeth Forward Griffin, Marcus...............Jr., 5-9,170, WR Elkhart, IN/Elkhart/Triton JC Hannan, Jesse ................ Fr., 6-2,195, DL Brackenridge, PA/Highlands Harmer, Robert............... Sr., 6-3,276, DL Chicago, IL/Meritvale Harris, David .............. So., 5-10,162, DB Rankin, PA/Woodland Hills Hart, Chris....................... Fr., 6-2,190, QB Allison Park, PA/Hampton Henne, Todd .................. So., 6-3,221, TE Louisville, OH/Louisville Hill, Corey.................... Sr., 5-10,190, RB Miami, FL/Palmetto Senior Hitchcock, Gordie...........Sr., 6-4,265, OL Andover, OH/Pyma tuning Valley Houston, Mario...............Sr., 5-8,175, DB East Cleveland, OH/East Shaw Jackson, Larry.................. Jr., 6-2,207, RB Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills Kegarise, Mike .............. Sr., 6-6,310, OL Milan, OH/Edison Lambert, Bryan................So., 6-1,218, LB Logan, OH/Logan Lavis, Tom........................ Jr., 6-7,270, OL Seward, PA/Laurel Valley Lhotsky, Gary.................... Sr., 6-3,220, P Bridgeport, WV/Bridgeport Macintosh, Jeff.............Sr., 6-2,165, WR Trafford, PA/Franklin Regional Maher, Daryle...............So., 5-11,197, RB Bridgeport, WV/Bridgeport Mikowicz, Scott...............Sr., 6-4,230, TE Cattaraugus, NY/Cattaraugus Central Mitchell, Brian ............Fr., 5-11,170, WR Yoimgstown, OH/Latrobe Oaks, Anthony ..............So., 6-2,220, DL Harrisburg, PA/Susquehanna Twp. O'Day, Jeremy................So., 6-3,270, OL Lockport, NY/Lockport Perkins, Jason...................Sr., 6-0,225, LB Geneva, OH/Geneva Przybylski, Josh..............So., 6-2,210, LB Oregon, OH/Clay Ramey, Chuck ................ Fr., 6-1,190, LB Youngstown, OH/Chaney Roberts, Jerry ................. Fr., 6-2,212, LB Erie, PA/Tech Roberts, Terry................Fr., 6-2,194, WR Erie, PA/Tech Rupert, Scott..................... Jr., 5-11,175, K Harrisburg, PA/Central Dauphin East 20 Russell, Stephen..............Jr., 6-0,187, DB Pittsburgh, PA/Perry T.A. Sabo, John........................ Fr., 6-3,220, TE Uniontown, PA/Laurel Highlands Schuster, Pat....................So., 6-2,226, DL Bradford, PA/Bradford Area Simmons, Devas ............Sr., 6-1,225, DL Pittsburgh, PA/Peabody Smitley, Gary................. Fr., 6-5,265, OL Lemont Furnace, PA/Laurel Highlands Snyder, Chris .................. Jr., 6-2,210, RB Wattsburg, PA/Seneca Styborski, John..............So., 6-2,230, OL Meadville, PA/Meadville Area Tedder, Tom................... Sr., 6-0,220, RB Pittsburgh, PA/Baldwin GOOD LUCK SCOTS See US for all your automotive needs! New Buicks New Chevys New Chevy Trucks Used Cars Leasing Rentals Service Parts + Full Body Shop Tepper, Mike ................So., 5-11,164, DB Mt. Pleasant, PA/Mt. J^leasant Area Theado, Peter...................Fn, 6-2,275, DL Oberlin, OH/Oberlin Thomas, Cedrick.............Fr., 6-5,270, DL Cleveland, OH/Shaker Heights Thorpe, Dennis............. Jr., 6-1,178, WR Clewiston, FL/Clewiston/Dodge City JC Tighe, Tony .................... Sr., 6-7,303, OL Toronto, ONT/Victoria Park Walker, Richard..............So., 6-2,176, DB Homestead, PA/Steel Valley Wallick, Chadd.................Jr., 6-3,260, OL Dover, OH/Dover Walters, Lateef..............Jr., 5-10,178, WR Pittsburgh, PA/Westinghouse Wendl, Jesso' ..^................ 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PK 8 81 75 77 53 76 68 84 6 5 22 14 lUP DEFENSE 31 94 90 38 44 51 21 42 4 9 36 13 OFFENSE DEVAS SIMMONS.................... ................. DE ROB HARMER.......................... ..................DT RUSSELL CRAY....................... ..................DT PAT SCHUSTER....................... ................. DE MIKE EDWARDS...................... ............... OLB JASON PERKINS..................... ............... MLB RAHSHAHN ALSTON .............. ............... OLB STEVE RUSSELL..................... ..................SS MARTY WILLIAMS ................... ................. CB MARIO HOUSTON ................... ................. CB RICK WALKER.......................... .................. FS GARYLHOTSKY ..................... .................... P 3 40 75 74 72 66 79 5 10 33 8 18 JeMONE SMITH.......................................... SE THEO TURNER........................................... TE CHRIS VILLARRIAL.................................... OT MATTHEW DALVERNY.............................. OG CHRISTOPHER SLEDGE............................. C JOHN ZAVATSKY....................................... OG KERRY YACAMELLI ....................................OT DERRICK SMITH........................................... FL SCOTT WOODS..........................................QB MICHAEL MANN ..........................................TB DAN GLASS ................................................. FB MICHAEL GEARY ..........................................K 91 92 44 6 45 37 99 1 20 17 47 7 JEFFREY TURNAGE............................. NT ERIC COOKE............................ DT ANTHONY FALCE ........................................ DE ANDRE HILLIARD ......................................OLB LEWIS CHOICE............................................. LB JACK CREECH ............................................LB MIKE CALLAHAN ......................................OLB JOHN STUART ............................................CB HAROLD BRISTER....................................... CB ZACK GIBSON.............................................SS JERMAYNE WAGNER .................................FS JOHN McGHEE ............................................... P DEFENSE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 20 21 22 24 25 28 29 30 31 33 34 36 37 38 39 40 42 43 44 45 46 47 Thorpe, D................. ............. WR Harris, D................... .............. DB Farr, V. .................... .............. RB Williams, M............... ............. DB Tedder, T................. ............. RB Dickerson, J.............. .............. QB Walters, L................. ............. WR Griffin, M................... ............. WR Houston, M............... .............. DB Allen, R..................... .............. DB Tepper, M................. .............. DB Williams, T. .............. .............. QB Lhotsky, G................. ................. P Rupert, S................... ................. K Hart, C....................... .............. QB Zayatz, T.................. .............. QB Mitchell, B................. ............. WR Alston, R................... .............. DB Jackson, L................ .............. RB Cushenberry, K........ ....... WR/DB White, M................... .............. DB Ramey, C.................. ............... LB Edwards, D............... .............. DB Hill, C......................... .............. RB Simmons, D.............. ............... DL Brinson, T................. ........ RB/DB Wise, W..................... .............. RB Walker, R................... .............. DB Maher, D.................... .............. RB Schuster, P. ............. ............... DL Clark, D..................... ................. K Roberts, J................. ............... LB Russell, S.................. .............. DB Gressem, R............... ......... LB/RB Edwards, M............... ............... LB Lambert, B................ ............... LB Cheatham, D............. ............... LB Snyder, C................. .............. RB 48 51 52 53 55 56 58 59 61 63 64 65 66 68 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 79 80 81 82 84 85 87 88 89 90 91 93 94 99 Donaldson, D........ .......... .r.... DB Perkins, J............... ........ ..........LB Gentile, Matt......... ...... ............DL Hitchcock, G.......... .... /■........... OL Theado, P............. .................. DL Zechman, E........... ................. OL Brown, M................ .................. DL Oaks, A.................. .................. DL Barnes, B............... .................. DL Thomas, C............. ................. DL Barrett, M............... ................. DL Davidson, 0........... ................. OL Barney, C............... ................. DL Tighe, T. ............... ................. OL Smitley, G.............. ................. OL Lavis, T................. ................. OL Wallick, C............... ................. OL Wendl, J................. ................. OL Giovenga, M.......... ................. OL Kegarisfe, M........... ................. OL O'Day, J.................. ................. OL Betti, D................... ................. OL Styborski, J............ ................. OL Dudek, R................ ............ TE/DL Ashton, D................ ................ WR Macintosh, J........... ................ WR Mikowicz, S............ ................. TE Glus, R................... ................ WR Henne, T............... ................. TE Roberts, T. ............ ................ WR Sabo, J................... ................. TE Cray, R................... ................. DL Hannan, J.............. ................. DL Clark, D.................. .................... K Harmer, R.............. ................. DL Przybylski, J........... .................. LB W i ;■ « m ' 1 % S * 1 Stuart, J...............................CB 2 Henderson, T......................SE 3 Smith, J............................... SE 4 Wyatt, C............................... FL 5 Smith, D............................... FL 6 Hiiiiard, A.......................... OLB 7 McGhee, J..............................P 8 Giass, D............................... FB 9 Monroe, R........................... CB 10 Woods, S............................ QB 11 Woods, M............................. FL 12 Coppinger, T. .....................QB 13 Stewart, O............................LB 14 Deiiinger, T........................QB 15 McGahee, D........................ FS 16 Russell, S............................QB 17 Gibson, Z.............................SS 18 Geary, M................................ K 19 Cignetti, S........................... QB 20 Brister, H............................. CB 21 Matz, T. .............................. SS 22 Campoio, M......................... FB 23 Riiey, J....................................P 24 Hardison, M..........................FL 25 Harris, C.............................. TB 26 Waiker, S............................. CB 27 Vilcek, M........................... OLB 28 Dodson, W......................... TB 29 Walsh, B...............................LB 31 Wilson, B.................. QB 32 Miles, A............................... CB 33 Mann, M.............................. TB 34 McCartney, C....................OLB 35 Brown, O...........................OLB 36 Gallagher, J......................... FB 37 Creech, J............................. LB 39 Potosnak, J............................K 40 Turner, T ........................... TE 41 Mills, B................................ TB 42 Cooper, B............................ FB 43 Biro, S..................................LB 44 Falce, A.........................TE/DE 45 Choice, L............................. LB 46 Rogish, J............................. SS 47 Wagner, J............................ FS 48 Abrachinsky, M.................... LB 49 Soscia, J................................K 50 Suydam, G.......................... NT 51 Walker, J............................. OT 53 Bulava, J..............................LB 54 Manning, S..........................NT 55 Brinkman, K........................OG 56 Fields, I............................. OLB 57 Dorcil, J............................... LB 58 59 61 62 63 65 66 68 71 72 73 74 75 76 78 79 83 84 88 91 92 93 94 95 97 99 Lingg, B................................. C Pastorius, R........................ OT Keefer, D............................. DE Dougan, R.........................OLB Lopez, A..............................OT Bilger, N............................... LB Zavatsky, J..........................OG Niederberger, E.................... DT Gnagey, C..............................C Sledge, C...............................C Walton, D............................ OT Dalverny, M........................ OG Villarrial, C...........................OT Shaffer, D...............................C Gravine, R.......................... OG Yacamelli, K........................ OT McClellan, S........................ TE Gironda, R.........................OLB Popko, P. .............................TE Turnage, J........................... NT Cooke, E..............................DT Marshall, M..........................DE Shimko, T.........................OLB Wilson, T. ...........................DT Weaver, J.......................... TE Callahan, M.......................... DE lUP Abrachinsky, Michael .... Fr., 6-2,195, LB Bamesville/Tamaqua Marian Catholic Bilger, Norm..................... Fr., 6-1,190, LB Mount Union Biro, Sean......................... So., 6-2,218, LB Beaver Falls/Blackhawk Brinkman, Ken..............Sr., 6-3,250, OG McKeesport/South Allegheny Brister, Harold............. Fr., 5-10,167, CB York/Suburban Brown, Omar................ Fr., 6-0,220, OLB District Hts., MD/Valley Forge Bulava, Joe........................ Fr., 6-1,225, LB Greensburg/Hempfield Callahan, Mike ...............Jr., 6-2,230, DE New Kensington/Valley Campolo, Mike ............So., 5-10,200, FB Churchill/Kiski School Choice, Lewis ................Sr., 5-11,222, LB Washington, DC/Calvin Coolidge Cignetti, Scott..................Fr., 6-3,198, QB Apollo/Kiski Area Cooke, Eric.......................Sr., 6-3,245, DT Boiling Springs/Washington Trinity Cooper, Brett................Fr., 5-10,215, FB Connellsville Coppinger, Todd.............Fr., 6-1,199, QB McMurray/Peters Township Creech, Jack...................... Jr., 6-0,218, LB Mingo Junction, OH/Mingo Dalvemy, Matthew.......Sr., 6-3,288, OG East Liverpool, OH/S. Side Beaver Pa. Dellinger, Ty................So., 5-11,208, QB Duncansville / Hollidaysurg Dodson, Willie............... Fr., 5-9,190, TB Trenton, NJ Dorcil, Job.........................Fr., 6-0,198, LB Miami, FL/Central Dougan, Ray ................Fr., 6-2,194, OLB Greensburg/Hempfield Falce, Anthony........Sr., 6-1,235, TE/DE Pittsburgh / Brashear Fields, Isaac .................So., 6-2,248, OLB Cleveland, OH/South Gallagher, Joshua ...........Fr., 6-2,220, FB Doylestown/Central Bucks West Geary, Michael................. Sr., 6-2,175, K Somerset Gibson, Zack................... Sr., 6-1,188, SS Oakland, MD/Southern Garrett Gironda, Ray................Fr., 6-3,214, OLB Ebensburg/Central Cambria Glass, Dan...................... Jr., 5-10,203, FB Houston/Chartiers-Houston Gnagey, Chad................... Fr., 6-4,272, C Washington/Trinity Gravine, Richard..........So., 6-0,263, OG Jessup/Valley View Hardison, Mario.............Fr., 5-7,154, FL Johnstown Harris, Chris ................ So., 5-10,227, TB Beaver Falls Henderson, Taun............So., 6-0,196, SE Pittsburgh/Taylor Allderdice Hilliard, Andre ...........Jr., 5-11,195, OLB Pittsburgh/ Brashear Keefer, Dave .................. Fr., 6-3,210, DE Mount Pleasant Lingg, Bob.........................Fr., 6-3,202, C Brockport, NY Lopez, Ahmed .............. So., 6-5,306, OT Washington, DC/Calvin Coolidge Mann, Michael............. Sr., 5-10,188, TB Miami, FL/Palmetto Manning, Shannon .......Fr., 6-1,233, NT Spring Mills/Penns Valley Marshall, Mike.............. Fr., 6-6,241, DE Bedford Matz, Travis.................... So., 6-1,181, SS Allison Park/North Allegheny McCartney, Chris........So., 6-3,217, OLB Bellwood / Bellwood-Antis McClellan, Scott .............Sr., 6-4,244, TE Corry McGahee, Darrick..........Fr., 6-0,180, FS Windham, OH McGhee, John.................. So., 5-8,174, P Petersburg/Jimiata Valley Miles, Allen ................. Fr., 5-10,160, CB Leetsdale/Quaker Valley Mills, Bob.....................So., 5-11,205, TB Vandergrift/Kiski Area Monroe, Ruben............So., 5-11,177, CB Youngstown, OH/South Niederberger, Eric...........Fr., 6-5,233, DT Pittsburgh/Seton LaSalle Pastorius, Rob ............... Fr., 6-1,256, OT Pittsburgh/Shaler Popko, Paul...................... Fr., 6-3,225, TE Canton, OH/McKinley Potosnak, Jamie ............... Fr., 5-9,154, K Erie/Strong Vincent Riley, Jason........................Fr., 5-8,159, P Altoona Rogish, Jody................... Fr., 5-10,187, SS Indiana Russell, Steve..................So., 6-2,188, QB Monroeville/Penn Hills 21 Shaffer, Dave......................Fr., 6-0,207, C Johnstown Shimko, Todd..............So., 6-2,222, OLB Bethlehem/Saucon Valley Sledge, Christopher...........Jr., 6-0,268, C Pittsburgh/Carrick Smith, Derrick...............Sr., 5-11,178, FL Philadelphia/ Central Smith, JeMone..................Sr., 6-6,198, SE Harrisburg Soscia, Jarrad......................Fr., 5-9,174, K Pittsburgh/North Hills Stewart, Omar.................So., 6-1,190, LB Farrell Stuart, John......................So., 6-0,161, CB Philadelphia/Bishop McDevitt Suydam, George ...........So., 6-2,235, NT Lancaster/McCaskey Tumage, Jeffrey.............So., 6-0,237, NT Tallahassee, FL/Carlisle, PA Turner, Theo ................... Sr., 6-0,232, TE Pittsburgh/Schenley Vilcek, Matt.................. Jr., 6-1,195, OLB Blairsville/Homer-Center Villarrial, Chris .............So., 6-4,296, OT Hummelstown/Hershey Wagner, Jermayne .........Fr., 5-11,182, FS Lauderhill, FL/Boyd Anderson Walker, Jason................. Fr., 6-3,258, OT Bellefonte Walker, Shelton.............. Fr., 6-0,166, CB Harrisburg Walsh, Brian ................... Fr., 6-1,196, LB Pittsburgh/Shaler Walton, Darren...............Fr., 6-4, 303, OT Reading/Holy Name Weaver, Jeremy ...............Fr., 6-3,208, TE Stevens / Cocalico Wilson, Billy....................Fr., 6-4,180, QB Masontown/Tri-Valley Wilson, Troy....................So., 6-2,258, DT North Vandergrift/Kiski Area Woods, Mike................... Sr., 5-6,157, FL Homer City/Indiana Woods, Scott .................. Sr., 6-1,191, QB Cambridge, OH/Bellaire Wyatt, Chuck Jr................Sr., 6-1,195, SE Johnstown Yacamelli, Kerry...............Jr., 6-2,260, OT North Huntingdon/Norwin Zavatsky, John.................Jr., 6-2,252, OG Latrobe HAMOT SPORTS Assistant Coaches MEDICINE Scott Browning - Secondary Moving to the defensive side of the ball, from the offensive backfield, Scott brings a wealth of coaching experience in his eighth year at the 'Boro. Under his guidance the Scot defense has intercepted 78 passes the past five seasons. He has guided the fortunes of All-Americans Michael Willis, Wade Smith, Georj Lewis, and Mike Barnes, and PSAC Rookie of the Year Mario Houston. Offensively, he coached former greats Floyd Faulkner and Ross Rankin. Scott came to Edinboro from Ohio State University, where he coached receivers and running backs. Prior to his start at OSU, Browning coached at Wor­ thington and Dayton-Fairview high schools in Ohio, from 1979-81. Then, as a graduate assistant, he coached the defen­ sive secondary at New Mexico State in 1982. In 1983, he mentored the receivers at Idaho State University which advanced to the Division I-AA playoffs. Browning earned a master's degree in education administration from New Mexico State in 1983, and a BS in educa­ tion from Ohio State in 1981. Earlier, before transferring to OSU, Scott attended Capital University where he played foot­ ball for one season. Browning was a fouryear letterman in four sports at Loudenville High School (OH) prior to his collegiate days. Scott is married to the former Lynn Hook and resides in Edin­ boro. Dan Gierlak - Running Backs r hether you’re a weekend athlete or a serious contender, trust our specialists to keep you in the action. And let the games continue. Call Hamot Sports Medicine at 877-6195. Hamot In football, you need the right equipment. The same goes with your money. Checking VISA - depasits/montb free checks No monthly service charges 12.9% APR No Aimual Fed HgiP So suit up and get in the game! Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union For membership information call (800) 237-7328 22 Dan Gierlak enters his seventh sea­ son as a full-time coach with his responsi­ bilities concerning the running backs. He is also the head women's softball coach for the Scots and led the squad to the PSAC playoffs in 1990. Gierlak came to the 'Boro from Thiel College (Pa.) where he coached the defen­ sive secondary for the 1984 season. Dan, a starter and three-year letterwinner for the Plaid in the secondary, moved on to the semi-pro ranks with the Chicago Cow­ boys. During his short stint with the Cowboys, Gierlak's squad gained nation­ al championship honors in 1984 and run­ ner up nationally in the 1985 season. Gier­ lak brings both playing and coaching experience to the staff, giving the Scot players an added plus on the offensive side of the ball. As backfield coach, he has guided former Harlon Hill finalist Elbert Cole and Boro All-Americans Lester Frye and Larry Jackson. Originally from Buffalo, New York, Dan graduated from Edinboro with a degree in health and physical education. He and his wife, the former Amy Adams and two-year-old daughter, Alexandria Alicia, reside in Edinboro. Mark Niswonger - Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Mark Niswonger, a veteran of the coaching ranks for 20 years, begins his sixth year with the Plaid as defensive coordinator and linebacker coach. Former understudy of head coach Tom Hollman at Greenville High School, Mark brings extensive experience both on and off the field to the Scot coaching staff. He has helped mold the Scot defense into one of the most respected squads in the coimtry over the past five years. His coaching stint began back while attending Findlay when he was the head scout for Arlington High School. His first job after college was as defensive coordi­ nator for Bryan High School (OH) where the team earned a 9-1 record. The next two seasons, Niswonger was the defen­ sive coordinator at West Carrollton High School (OH) where his squad posted an impressive 17-1-2 slate. After West Carrollton, he then returned to graduate school at Ball State University where he helped coach the tight ends and offensive linemen. From 1981-84, Niswonger was the head coach at Franklin City schools and was named "coach of the year" in 1982 when his squad won its first league championship in 18 years. He then moved on to the collegiate ranks in 1984 at Manchester College as defensive coor­ dinator and then back to his alma mater from 85-87 as their secondary coach. Niswonger's education includes an imdergraduate degree in physical educa­ tion and political science from Findlay and a MA in physical education from Ball State. Mark and his wife Patty and twoyear-old daughter, Megan Marie, and eight-month-old son, Joushua Jay, reside in Edinboro. 23 Assistant Coaches EIDIINIBOIR.O INN Edinboro Travel Service RESORT CONFERENCE CENTER "Serving Edinboro since 1973" 122 Erie Street Edinboro, Pa. 16412 Phone (814) 734-1639 - No fee for our service - "Lx)w fare recheck" (Reservations monitored 24 hours a day for lower fares) (814) 734-5650 (800) 352-3182 ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES OF MEADVILLE P.C. POWELL Gene Smith - Defensive Line Gene Smith will enter his sixth year directing the Scot defensive line. The Scots defensive line has ranked nationally in the NCAA top ten the last five seasons in rushing defense. He aided in the devel­ opment of Scot All-Americans Jeff Jacobs, John Messura, and Anthony Ross. Smith also has past association with Coach Hollman as he was a graduate assistant working with the defensive line under Hollman at Ohio University. The following season with the Bobcats, Smith moved to the offensive side of the ball as tight end/tackle coach for OU. He also worked extensively with the weight train­ ing program as a strength coach. Gene is both the coordinator of recruiting and strength and conditioning for the Scot football squad. As a player, he enjoyed an outstand­ ing career at Heidelberg College. Smith captained Heidelberg his senior season. He obtained his BS degree in education during his undergraduate years and later completed his MS in athletic administra­ tion from Ohio University. Smith has completed post-graduate hours. Smith, originally from Monroeville, Ohio, resides in Edinboro. Ed Stults - Offensive Line Ed Stults enters his fifth year direct­ ing the Scot offensive line. In his initial year with Edinboro, Stults organized an offensive front that was one of the best in the country. He directed the fortunes of five All-Americans including Scot firstteamer Curtis Rose, Scott Nickel, Mike Kegarise, and Joe Brooks. Rose signed a free agent contract with the Miami Dol­ phins of the National Football League. He brings over 11 years of coaching experience to the Scot linemen. He began his coaching career at his alma mater. Bluffton College, in 1981 directing the linebackers. Later on in his coaching stint he turned his attention to the offensive line. He played linebacker at Bluffton from 1976-79 and he graduated in 1980 with a BA in education. After his coaching tenure at Bluffton that spanned 1981-87, Stults took the offensive line duties at the University of Cincinnati in 1988. Stults, his wife, Pamela, and oneyear-old daughter, Libby, reside in Edin­ boro. 640 ALDEN STREET • MEADVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 16335 JAMES R. McLAMB, MD LAWSON C. SMART, MD CURTIS H. LAUB, MD ' AUTO SUPPLY INC. Discount Prices JAMES R. 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Russell Cray, Sr., DL, 6-2, 240, Cleveland, OH, Collinwood ... second team All-Conference a year ago . . . starts on defensive line for third consecutive year . . . possesses outstanding pass rushing ability . . . third on team in tackles last year with 72, including nine sacks ... 14 other tackles for loss totaling 26 yards . . . returned interception 31 yards for touchdown at Cal last year . . . made 118 tackles in last two seasons ... All-American candidate. Otha Davidson, Jr., DL, 6-3,280, Rochester, NY, Brighton ... played in all 11 games in 1992 as top reserve recording eight tackles, six of which resulted in loss ... pair of quarterback sacks ... 30 career tackles, nearly one-third resulting in loss . . . will challenge for starting position . . . member of the Ironman strength club. Jody Dickerson, Jr., QB, 6-0,183, McKees Rocks, PA, Sto-Rox . .. 1991 PSAC West Rookie of the Year . . . started all 22 games since freshman year . . . posted career record of 15-6-1 . . . connected on 52% (103-194) of passes for nearly 1,900 yards and 12 touchdowns . .. thrown for bet­ ter than 3,200 yards in career ... on pace to become one of the Boro's all-time greats. Michael Edwards, Jr., LB, 6-2, 210, Washington, PA, Washington . . . starter all season in 1992 at outside line backer, making 70 stops . . . made career high 11 tackles in 10-7 loss to Slippery Rock last year . . . had two sacks and four other tackles for loss ... forced three fumbles a year ago. Mike Gentile, Sr., LB, 5-10,198, Greenville, PA, Reynolds . . . played in all 11 games last year ... made 14 tackles with 10 solo stops and four assists ... perhaps Edinboro's premier special teams player last year ... provides very capable backup for All-American Jason Perkins in the middle. Rob Glus, Sr., WR, 5-9,174, Albion, PA, Northwestern ... sure handed receiver who will provide depth this year ... caught a pair of passes for 17 yards in limited action last year . . . like Ashton, may see some time returning punts in 1993. Mike Gentile 27 26 Rob Glus Player Profiles Rob Harmer, Sr., DL, 6-3, 276, Chicago, IL, Meritvale . . . earned a starting position at defensive tackle early last year ... 48 total tackles, 24 solos ... developed a propensity for the big play tying for team lead in fumble recoveries last season... also had five stops for loss. Todd Henne, So., TE, 6-3, 221, Louisville, OH, Louisville ... projected starter at tight end in 1993 . . . will look to replace graduated academic All-American Brian Heebsh .. . excellent blocker ... key reserve a year ago... had a pair of receptions for 20 yards as a freshman. Corey Hill, Sr., RB, 5-10, 190, Miami, FL, Palmetto . . . shuffled between running back and defensive back over past two seasons . . . plays both positions with a high skill level.. . will be used in offensive backfield this season, after a solid spring and off season ... great speed from the tailback spot... started the Scot 1992 opener against NCAA 1AA national champion Youngstown State . . . played in high school backfield with lUP All-Conference RB Michael Mann. 1993 Coaching Staff (L-R): Scott Browning, secondary; Mark Niswonger, defensive coordinator/iinebackers; Ed Stults, offensive line; Tom Hollman, head coach; Gene Smith, defensive line; and Dan Gierlak, running backs. KNICKERBOCKER EQUIPMENT CO. 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PSAC West Player of the Year in 1992 ... led the conference in rushing (1,218 yards) and scoring (19 touchdowns) en route to being named honorable mention All-American . . . yardage total ranks 20th on the all-time PSAC single season charts and 17 rushing touchdowns ranks fourth ... averaged 22.1 yards per kickoff return . . . member of the Ironman strength club. Mike Kegarise, Sr., OL, 6-6,310, Milan, OH, Edison ... could follow in the footsteps of Curtis Rose to the pro ranks after his days with the Boro ... will start for fourth straight year ... great size and feet... for­ mer wrestler . . . first-team PSAC West selection at tackle last year . . . Associated Press third-team All-American . . . Boro has averaged over 200 yards per game on the ground with Kegarise as starting tackle . . . team captain in 1992. Bryan Lambert, So., LB, 6-1, 218, Logan, OH, Logan . . . saw action in 11 games as a freshman last year ... recorded a dozen tackles with one deflection and a forced fumble . . . solid special teams contributor . . . member of the Ironman strength club. 29 Player Profiles THE • NATIONAL • COLLEGIATE • ATHLETIC • ASSOCIATION Gary Lhotsky, Sr., P, 6-3, 220, Palmyra, WV, Bridgeport. . . first-team PSAC West selection last year . . . started since freshman year with the Scots . . . led conference in punting in 1992 averaging 40.1 yards per kick ... 45 punts covered 1,803 yards .. . booted career-long 65 yarder in rout of Shippensburg ... versatile athlete. Official Football Signals ' Ball ready for play Ball dead Touchback (move side to side) Touchdown FMd goal Point(s) after touchdown TV/Radio time-out Incomplete forward pass Penalty declined No play, no score Toss option delayed Loss of down First down ^ ■y (Tm Discretionary or Injury time­ out (follow by tapping hands on chest) start clock Scott Mikowicz, Sr., TE, 6-4, 230, Cattaraugus, NY, Cattaraugus Cen­ tral ... after an outstanding spring, will challenge for starting position . .. looks to fill the shoes of graduated Brian Heebsh, one of the Scots alltime greats at tight end . . . playing time increased as 1992 season pro­ gressed. Legal touching ol forward pass or scrimmage kick Safety Inadvertent whistle (Face Press Box) Jason Perkins, Sr., LB, 6-0, 225, Geneva, OH, Geneva . . . third-team All-American from the Football Gazette a year ago . . . unanimous firstteam All-Conference for second consecutive season . . . led Boro with 123 tackles (81 solos) from inside linebacker position .. . led team with 19 tackles for loss . . . third on team in sacks with five . . . also forced four fumbles ... 1992 team captain. Steve Russell, Jr., DB, 6-0,187, Pittsburgh, PA, Perry T.A-----success­ fully switched from linebacker to strong safety last year . . . credited with 46 stops . . . tied for team lead in interceptions with five totaling 122 yards ... returned a pick 85 yards for touchdown against Shippens­ burg ... made 87 tackles in two seasons. Disregard Hag Sideline warning End of period Encroachment (High School) Offside Defense (NCAA) First touching IHegal touching (NCAA) Illegal procedure False start Illegal formation EncroKhmont Offense (NCAA) 22 Illegal shift - 2 hands Illegal motion -1 hand Delay of game u. Illegal participation Pat Schuster, So., DL, 6-2, 226, Bradford, PA, Bradford Area ... played in 10 games as a freshman . . . will push for starting role at defensive end ... continues to be a solid special team contributor. Unsportsmanlko conduct Noncontact foul Substitution infraction Running into (NCAA) or Roughing Kicker Sidoline intorforonce Illegal batting IRegal kicking (Followed by peinting teward tea fer kicking) Invaiid fair catch signal (High School) IHogal fair catch signal Roughing passer 37 INogal pass IRogal forward handing Intentional grounding Ineligible downfiold on pass 44 Holding or obstructing IHogal use of hands or arms IHogal block in the bMk (NCAA) NOTE: Signal numbers 25 and 26 are for future expansion. Personal foul Grasping face mask or helmet opening 30 Chop block Michael Sims, So., LB, 6-2, 218, Pittsburgh, PA, Wilkinsburg ... start­ ed all 11 games as true freshman a year ago ... fourth on team in tack­ les with 70 total stops, 39 solos ... tied for team lead in deflections with 10 ... recovered one fumble ... recorded 12 tackles with a sack in play­ off loss to Ferris State ... named Edinboro's Rookie of the Year by team­ mates. Chris Snyder, Jr., FB, 6-2, 210, Wattsburg, PA, Seneca . . . played in all 11 games in 1992 . . . stepped into starting lineup in week eight after injury to Tom Tedder . . . finished year with 128 yards on 30 carries . .. excellent blocker ... helped pave the way for the PSACs leading rusher ... contributed a pair of receptions for 24 yards. 46 45 Helping runner Interlocked blocking Blocking below waist Illegal block Clipping Devas Simmons, Sr., DL, 6-1, 225, Pittsburgh, PA, Peabody . . . fin­ ished sixth in tackles with 62 ... a hard hitter ... had team high five forced fumbles in 1992 . . . forced and recovered fumble in opener to break open the game . . . four sacks totaling 17 yards . . . eight other tackles for loss ... member of the Ironman strength club. Tripping Player disqualification 31 Player Profiles Bill Sparenberg, Sr., 6-3, 255, OL, Talbotville, ONT, Arthur Voader ... started half the games on offensive front last year . . . has been a spot starter in each of the past two seasons ... can play both guard positions ... once again will challenge for starting position at guard ... good feet and quickness ... excellent pull blocker. Tom Tedder, Sr., FB, 6-0, 220, Pittsburgh, PA, Baldwin . . . starter for most of last season until injury . . . has seen action in all 27 games for which he has dressed since his freshman year ... netted 71 yards on 25 carries and two scores last year .. . great blocker . . . considered one of the toughest fullbacks in PSAC West... lost just 15 yards in 104 carries in three-year career ... totals 436 yards and four scores in career. Tony Tighe, Sr., OL, 6-7, 303, Toronto, ONT, Victoria Park . . . started on both sides of the ball in his Boro career ... starts for second consecu­ tive year at offensive tackle . . . big with great feet and drive blocking abilities . . . helped Boro lead the conference in rushing last year . . . potential All-American ... can play DT in goal line situation^. Rick Walker, So., DB, 6-2,176, Homestead, PA, Steel Valley . . . pro­ jected as a starter in Scot secondary in 1993 . . . started two games last year as a freshman ... made four tackles and broke up a pass in initial season . . . will look to fill the shoes of graduated All-American Mike Barnes at safety. Chadd Wallick, Jr., OL, 6-3, 260, Dover, OH, Dover . . . started half of last season at guard spot... projected starter at guard again this season . .. provided solid depth for offensive line that paved the way for 1992 PSAC West player of the year. Marty Williams, So., DB, 5-10,173, Cleveland, OH, Shaw ... expected to step into cornerback spot vacated by All-American Georj Lewis . . . saw action in 10 games a year ago in nicl^l situations . . . made three tackles and broke up one pass .. . anothqi! in a long line of outstanding defensive backs from Cleveland to play at Edinboro. Chadd Wallick Boro DL - Nowhere to Run, No Place to Hide In his second season as a starting defensive end, Devas Sim­ mons' performance can be summed up with one word according to Smith, arid that is "aggressive." "He is not only an aggressive defensive end but a very aggressive special teams player as well. He's one of my guys who takes a lot of pride in his special teams play, and I think that carries over to the other guys on the defen­ sive side of the ball as well as the other guys on the team that are involved in special teams. "So far in 1993, Simmons has totaled 36 tackles, including 20 solos, with two sacks and has batted down three opposing quarterback passes. After an opening day loss to Ferris State, the Fighting Scot football team has looked virtually unstoppable. Each part of this year's squad has played a vital role in the Boro's continued suc­ cess, but perhaps no one unit has been more solid from game-togame than defensive line coach Gene Smith's tenacious four. Take heed opposing offenses, when you lineup opposite these guys, there's nowhere to run, no place to hide. Through seven games. Smith's men have spearheaded a defense that has held opponents to a stifling 87.4 yards per game on the ground, numbers that rank eighth nationally and first in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. Even stingier is the Edinboro defense at home, where they are giving up an average of 44.3 rushing yards per contest. On the other end, Schuster has quickly matured into his starting role by recording a team high nine sacks and registering third on the team with 52 tackles. In fact, Schuster has been astonishing to everyone except Smith. "Pat really hasn't been a surprise because I played him in the last two games of last year and I just kinda threw him in there without much coaching. This year, I've had a chance to coach him and I've noticed that being good at what he does is important to Pat. He's not a guy who is overly vocal, but you know he's on the practice field and you know he is in the game. He is such a great leverage player and he creates a lot of havoc." "One of our goals in preseason camp," says Smith, "was to be first in the conference in rushing defense. The best rush defense that you can have starts with the four guys up front." If opposing offenses think they're going to run all over Coach Smith's defensive line, they had better change their game plans. This year marks the sixth season that Smith has been guid­ ing the Boro defensive front. During that time, the Scots have given up only 116.7 YPG and have ranked among Division IPs top ten at some point each season. Smith calls his front four the "Down Linebackers," as all of them are players who were converted fullbacks or linebackers. "A couple of them were a little reluctant to play defensive line when we first suggested it," recalls Smith. Right now it seems the only ones who may be reluctant to play are the ones who are lin­ ing up opposite this fearsome defensive xmit, a group that has knocked starting quarterbacks out of three games. The numbers that this year's front four have been putting up are a reflection of both the type of player that Smith looks for and the way this year's foursome fits that mold. "Being a defensive line coach, I really believe that the strength of the football team starts with what you have up front defensively," says Smith. "They can control or be a major factor in the outcome of the game. The position of defensive lineman requires mental and physical toughness and if you line up for me, you had better be one tough hombre." Smith realizes the advantages of being able to coach at one of the top Division II programs in the nation. "One of the reasons we've been so good, is the fact that every day in practice we get to work against pretty good people," referring to the Fighting Scot offense. "That's a key to how well you're going to play on Saturday and we've had good opportunities each day in prac­ tice." If it's tough hombres that Smith is looking for, he's foimd four of them in senior defensive tackles Russell Cray and Rob Harmer, senior end Devas Simmons and sophomore end Pat Schuster. Even though Smith plays a large role in what his front men have achieved, he is quick to tell you otherwise, remembering a quote from former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka. As Ditka said, "Some players have more athletic ability than you have coaching knowledge." Through seven games, these four have combined for 170 tackles (101 solos), four forced fumbles, two recoveries, one inter­ ception and five passes defensed. Most impressively, they have introduced opposing quarterbacks to the turf 24 times, accoimting for all but four of the Boro's 28 sacks. "That's the truth of it," says Smith, "because the better ath­ letes you're lining up with, the better coach you are. This year in particular. I've got guys who absolutely love playing college foot­ ball. It makes things a lot easier when you don't have to go out and motivate your guys to practice on a daily basis. I've got a lot of respect for these guys because it's not so much the coaching they are receiving, it's them going out on Saturday, lining up and utilizing their God-given ability." Cray, a three year starter and the most experienced member of the group, has once again been nothing short of spectacular. He owns 167 career tackles, and with seven sacks in '93, he ranks fourth among Edinboro's all-time leaders with 18. "He is proba­ bly my best pure pass rusher with exceptional quickness off the ball," Smith says of Cray. "If you watch the films, Russell is always around the football." Marty Williams According to Smith, what makes these guys so special is the fact that they're not just the situational type players you see so often in today's game. "These four guys fit the bill in terms of what it takes to play in our defensive scheme. They are fourdown players with strength to stuff the nm as well as the stami­ na to rush the passer. You must be an aggressive defensive lineman who attacks the line of scrimmage to play football for our defense." Despite starting only five games this season due to an ankle injury, Harmer is enjoying another fine season with 31 tackles and six sacks. "We've been lucky to have some depth at Harmer's position," states the d-line boss. "Otha Davidson and Matt Gen­ tile each filled in rather well in Harmer's two game absence." However, Smith has nothing but the highest of regards for Harmer. "Rob exemplifies the word toughness to the fullest. Fur­ thermore, he has great leadership qualities, both verbally and with his actions. There is only one way that Rob does things - be it in the weight room or on the practice field - and that's at full go-" 32 Attention running backs, attention quarterbacks, there's nowhere to run, no place to hide. (Written previous to week eight.) 33 Dave Hallman Sells More FORD Cars and Trucks Because He Makes Better Deals ... It's That Simple. STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA • New Cars & Trucks • Used Cars & Trucks • Leasing James H. McCormick Chancellor 734-1616 Greetings: On behalf of the Board of Governors for the State System of Higher Educa­ tion and the Office of the Chancellor, I am pleased to welcome you to today's excit- / ing athletic event. ' This year, the State System celebrates its tenth anniversary. During the past decade, student athletes throughout the 14 state-owned universities have competed among the best in the nation as part of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). Last season, over 40 PSAC teams participated in regional and national championship competitions; many were All-Americans and top scholar athletes. The efforts of these women and men who represent their universities and the entire State System in the athletic arena and the classroom are applauded. HALLMAN FORD HAMILTON INSURANCE AGENCY Good Luck Scots / The Board of Governors, the university presidents, the campus communities, and I hope you will continue to support our State System universities and their ath­ letic programs during the 1993-94 academic year. We appreciate your attendance. James H. McCormick Rt. 99, Edinboro (Only 10 minutes south of Millcreek Mall) The excellent university coaching staffs who provide knowledge, leadership, and encouragement also deserve recognition for their contributions. For the special talents which they exhibit as teachers and mentors, we are grateful. Sincerely, • Georgiann M. 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The Albion News 16 Market Street Albion, Pa. 814-756-4122 "Erie County's Only Independent Newspaper" PRINTING - PUBLISHING 1993 pre-season All-American tackle RusseU Cray (90) "We're proud to be a supplier to Edinboro University of Pa." 36 37 Scot Success in the Classroom Eight-Game Individual and Team Stats Field Goals Jackson, Larry Hill, Corey Tedder, Tom Snyder, Chris Roberts, Jerry Russell, Steve Farr, Vidal Roberts, Terry Walters, Lateef Dickerson, Jody Maher, Daryle Wise, William Brinson, Tony Griffin, Marcus Williams, Terrence Hart, Chris Total G 7 8 6 8 6 8 4 7 7 8 1 2 1 7 4 ATT 145 116 27 22 15 2 14 1 3 25 4 2 4 1 2 8 388 YL 43 22 2 0 0 0 6 0 8 96 0 0 0 0 3 _22 203 YG 910 467 91 84 71 66 57 26 25 111 14 11 11 7 3 11 1965 NET 867 445 89 84 71 66 51 26 17 15 14 11 11 7 0 -12 1762 TD 6 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 _0 15 Rupert, Scott ATT 185 11 4 1 201 C 91 5 1 98 YDS 1561 98 18 -4 1673 TD 17 1 1 _0 19 Lhotsky, Gary G 7 8 8 7 7 8 8 7 6 8 1 4 5 8 8 REC 26 18 15 12 6 6 5 4 1 1 1 1 1 J. 98 YDS 352 306 224 361 109 84 25 168 14 12 11 7 4 Ji4 1673 Griffin, Marcus Ashton, Dave Total TD 4 2 1 4 1 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 _Q 19 G 8 8 7 8 4 7 5 8 1 2 _8 8 NO 5 5 4 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 J. 26 YDS 182 55 97 11 40 29 12 10 1 0 0 437 AVG 36.4 11.0 24.2 2.8 20.0 29.0 12.0 10.0 1.0 .0 .0 16.8 LR 92 20 35 4 22 29 12 10 1 0 _0 92 G 8 LG 39 YDS 1191 AVG 39.7 LP 55 YDS 92 _Z 99 AVG 6.6 35 6.2 LR 37 J_ 16 NO 30 G 8 _8 8 NO 14 _2 16 First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Rushing Attempts Yards Gained Yards Lost Net Yards Yards Per Attempt Passes Attempted Passes Completed Yards Passing Yards Per Pass Total Plays Total Offense Average Yards Per Play Average Yards Per Game Total Games Penalties Penalty Yards Average Penalty Yards Fumbles Fumbles Lost Passes Had Intercepted Turnover Ratio Kickoff Returns Kickoff Returns Yards Kickoff Returns Average Punts Punt Yardage Punt Average Punt Returns Punt Return Yards Punt Return Average Kickoff Returns Russell, Steve Ashton, Dave Jackson, Larry Henne, Todd Farr, Vidal Roberts, Terry Thorpe, Dennis Lambert, Bryan Maher, Daryle Wise, William Snyder, Chris Total PCT 0.3 1993 Team Stats INT 7 1 1 0 9 C/G 3.7 2.2 1.9 1.7 0.9 0.8 0.6 0.6 0.2 0.1 1.0 0.2 0.2 .8 12.25 FGM 3 Punt Returns Receiving Griffin, Marcus Mikowicz, Scott Ashton, Dave Walters, Lateef Jackson, Larry Henne, Todd Hill, Corey Roberts, Terry Tedder, Tom Snyder, Chris Sabo, John Farr, Vidal Thorpe, Dennis Russell, Steve Total FGA 9 Punts Passing G Dickerson, Jody 8 Williams, Terrence 4 Hart, Chris 5 Lhotsky, Gary _S 8 Total G 8 EU 134 63 55 16 388 1965 203 1762 4.5 201 98 1673 8.3 589 3435 5.8 429.4 8 . 62 / 557 * 9.0 19 10 9 10 26 437 16.8 31 1160 37.4 16 99 6.2 {' OPP 99 35 55 9 296 1177 Til 905 3.1 239 108 1571 6.6 535 2476 4.6 309.5 8 66 537 8.1 18 9 20 -10 40 565 14.1 41 1450 35.4 13 120 9.2 Under the direction of Tom Hollman, the Scots have not only excelled on the field but in the classroom. Over the past two years, 45 different student-athletes have earned semester grade point averages of 3.0 or better while eleven current Fighting Scots have cumulative point averages above the mark. Twenty-one football players made up over 25% of the 79 student-athletes and support personnel that were honored last spring for their academic and athletic success. The Scots boasted a pair of academic All-Americans last season as graduating seniors Sean Seibert and Brian Heebsh were recognized as National Scholar-Ath­ letes by the College Football Preview magazine. Seibert earned his political sci­ ence degree in just seven semesters and finished his academic career with a per­ fect 4.0 QPA last fall. Seibert's fame on the field can be measured in leading the Plaid to their only NCAA II playoff win in 1990. Heebsh was named second team All-PSAC West last year for his efforts on the field. Two other Scots deserving special recognition are All-Americans Georj Lewis and Mike Barnes. Combining to start 85 games in the Edinboro defensive backfield during their careers the two­ some were also nominated for the NCAA Minority Post-Graduate Scholarship this past winter by the University. Over the last four years, Lewis started every game for the Boro and graduated in business administration with better than a 3.0 cumulative grade average. Fighting Scot 3.0 Club Fall 1992 Sean Seibert Matt Brown Bill Sparenberg Mike Gentile Rick Walker Eric Zechman Georj Lewis John Styborski Scott Mikowicz Ed Starr Todd Henne Scott Nickel Matt Spellman Dave Ashton Gordie Hitchcock Corey Hill Matt Hladio Brian Heebsh Mike Barnes Det Betti Steve Russell Spring 1993 Matt Brown Rick Walker Bill Sparenberg Matt Spellman Pat Brown Mike Gentile Rob Glus C.J. Barbaro Todd Henne Mike Kegarise Mike Edwards Scott Mikowicz Gordie Hitchcock Eric Zechman Dave Ashton Matt Barrett 1992-93 Scots with Cumulative QPA of 3.0+ Matt Brown Pat Brown Rick Walker Matt Spellman Scott Mikowicz Todd Henne Mike Gentile Eric Zechman Bill Sparenberg C.J. Barbaro Dave Ashton (Left to right): Dr. James Flynn, Educational Services, and President Foster F. Diebold address the faculty and students at the annual Student-Athlete Recognition Banquet. Counselors from the Department of Academic Support Services assist stu­ dents with numerous tasks such as: course selection, educational planning, time management, study skills develop­ ment and test taking. Academic coun­ selors also coordinate programs such as general studies for undeclared majors, freshman outreach, and a free tutoring program. Pictured left to right: Rob Glus; Dr. Jerry Jackson, director. Act 101; Bruce Skolnick, chairperson. Department of Academic Support Services; and Mike Barnes. 38 Edinboro’s Football Cheerleaders and Trainers The State System of Higher Education y First row (L-R): Angie Kildoo, Heather Groves, Second row (L-R): Stacie Sikora, Sherry Alverson, Roberta Kromer, Jennifer Gilbert, Michele Hadel. Third row (L-R): Joan Rager, Mike Widger, Dan Sweeney, Marc Jurewicz, Jon Bryant, Curtis Burk, Rachel Tutich. / There are 14 universities in the State System of Higher Education with three branch campuses and the McKeever Environmental Center. / The total student population among the System universities is 99,850. While 86% of students are from Pennsylvania, they repre­ sent many other states and for­ eign countries. The total university campus has over 4,000 acres in 19 Pennsylva­ nia counties. Buildings for class­ rooms, residences, administration and student sup­ port number 719. / First row (L-R): Chris Cowan, Scott Rightsell, Brian Page, Vinnie Pappalardo. Second row (L-R): Bob Geiselhart, Carrie Cornell, George Roberts, Andrea Skibinski, Gary Harma, Karen Beall, Michele Spurgeon. 40 state universities spent the fir=<^ 100 years of existence train­ ing teachers for Pennsylvania s schools. The Normal School Act of 1857 established regional teacher training institutions throughout the Commonwealth. The School Code of 1911 called for the state purchase of all nor­ mal schools, and by 1921 the pre­ sent configuration of 14 state-owned universities was established. The 14 normal schools evolved from state nor­ mal schools, to state teachers col­ leges, to state colleges. On November 12, 1982, Act 188 was signed into law establishing on July 1, 1993 the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Educa­ tion. Thus, the 13 former state colleges joined with Indiana Uni­ versity of Pennsylvania to achieve university status. The universities have a cumulative history of 1,600 years. / Collectively the 14 universities offer 225 undergraduate and 98 graduate degree programs, led by 5,500 full-time faculty mem­ bers, / An average 75% of undergradu­ ate students receive some form of financial assistance to help meet costs. / Several study abroad programs are available in System universi­ ties. System imiversities are part of the Pennsylvania Coimcil for International Education. / All the universities support life­ long learning programs through­ out the academic year. Many feature Elderhostel. / Most universities have honors programs, student counseling and career planning, cooperative education, and internship pro­ grams. / ^ System library holdings total more than 5.4 million volumes and 3,5 million periodicals, microforms, and audio materials. / The universities in the State Sys­ tem of Higher Education are fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Sec­ ondary Schools, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and several appropriate national professional organizations. / System graduates living in the Commonwealth number over 271,000. Chancellor James H. McCormick