EDINBORO UNIVERSITY vs. CLARION UNIVERSITY October 3,1992 The Scot Scoreboard Edinboro’s University 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 advertisers your patronage whenever possible. Questions? Contact Todd V. Jay, sports information director, McComb Fieldhouse, Room 114, Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA 16444 or call 814-732-2811. Program Features #7 Edinboro Opens PSAC West Slate, Hosts Clarion..............3 Edinboro University............................................................... 5 President Foster F. Diebold......................................................7 Troyer Farms Day ................................................................... 8 Athletic Director Jim McDonald............................................. 9 Scots Look to Rebound; Eye Trip to the NCAA IIs................11 Head Coach Tom Hollman....................................................14 The Hollman Era 1988-1992 .................................................. 16 Edinboro All-Americans 1988-1991....................................... 18 1991 Honors and Accomplishments ..................................... 18 Edinboro University Alphabetical Roster............................. 20 Edinboro University Lineup and Numerical................. Center Clarion University Lineup and Numerical.................... Center Clarion University Alphabetical Roster................................21 Assistant Coaches ...........................................................23,25 Scouting the Scots................................................................. 25 Player Profiles ........................................................... 27,29,31 Official Football Signals -1992............................................. 30 Support Staff..........................................................................32 Basketball, Wrestling Getting Ready - '92-93 Preview.......... 33 Letter from the Chancellor ....................................................34 Three-Game Individual and Team Stats................................38 Fighting Scot Scholar-Athletes.............................................. 39 Pete Zapadka Wins PSAC Media Award...............................40 Football Cheerleaders ........................................................... 40 1992 Schedule (3-0) 1992 Captains: Mike Kegarise (75), Anthony Ross (55) Mike Barnes (43), Jason Perkins (51) “Twoallbeefpattiesspecialsaucelettucecheesepickles onionsonasesameseedbun® Seven great ingredients, one great taste. McDonald’s® Big Mac® sandwich. Stop in for one. You’ll get everything in it except dessert. 120 Plum Street Edinboro SAM-8M-401 EUP Sept. 5 35 Sept. 12 37 Sept. 19 41 Oct. 3 Officials for Today’s Game Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. REFEREE.......................................................Paul Tomasovich LINE JUDGE.......................................................Chuck Knoer UMPIRE ...............................................................D. L. Grover HELD JUDGE...................................................Bill Heidkamp LINESMAN................................................................Ed Likar BACK JUDGE..................................................... Steve Caruso CLOCK OPERATOR.......................................... Ron Dionisio 10 17 24 31 7 14 UNIV. OF BUFFALO 13 NORTHWOOD INSTITUTE 13 at Southern Connecticut 0 CLARION UNIVERSITY (2:00 p.m.) (Homecoming) at Lock Haven University (2:00 p.m.) SHIPPENSBURG UNIV. (1:00 p.m.) at California University (1:00 p.m.) SLIPPERY ROCK UNIV. (1:00 p.m.) at lUP (1:30 p.m.) at Millersville University (1:30 p.m.) A member of the State System of Higher Education 1 #7 Edinboro Opens PSAC West Slate, Hosts Clarion University The Game The #7 ranked Fighting Scots of Edinboro University, coming off an open week, play host to Clarion University. The '92 Homecoming game is sponsored by Troyer Farms, Inc. It marks the Boro's third home contest in four starts this season. The Records Edinboro remains behind lUP in the Division II and Northeast Regional rank­ ings and boasts a 3-0 record while Clarion is winless in three tries in '92. The Scots have run off consecutive wins over Buffalo (35-13), Northwood (37-13) and Southern Connecticut (41-0) but face their toughest test in Clarion. Golden Eagle opponents for '92 are a combined 13-1, whereas Edinboro's are just 2-9. Clarion has dropped straight decisions to defending I-AA national champion Youngstown State (48-7), Divi­ sion II's 13th ranked New Haven (48-47) and the NAIA 4th ranked squad West­ minster (21-11). Under fifth-year head coach Tom Hollman, Edinboro is tough at home with 21 wins in 24 games (21-2-1) at Sox Harri­ son Stadium. The Series The Scots are on the short end dating back to 1926, as the Golden Eagles hold a 32-29-2 edge. Edinboro has won five of the last six meetings including a tough 17-9 decision in Clarion a year ago. The last time the Golden Eagles took the Scots in Edinboro was 1984,35-24. The Coaches Hollman owns 32 wins against 14 losses and one tie (.688) directing the Scot fortunes including an 18-5-1 mark in western division play. The Boro has earned two trips to the national playoffs (1989 and 1990) under Hollman including a crowning as PSAC co-champions in '89. His nine-year collegiate mark of 56-25-2 (.691) includes four years at Wooster Col­ lege (Ohio). Clarion is led by veteran Gene Sobolewski who owns a 49-42 record in his 10th year as head coach. Respected across the PSAC, Sobolewski enters his 22nd year overall at Clarion. Named head coach in 1983, he has helped Clarion to a .647 winning percentage since his arrival as an assistant in 1971. The Offenses Through week #3, the Scots ranked 7th in scoring offense, tallying 37.7 points 2 Inside the Numbers (Three-Game Averages) Edinboro Clarion Scoring Total Offense Rushing Offense Passing Offense 37.7 PPG 440.7 YPG 276.3 YPG 164.4 YPG 11.7 PPG 367.0 YPG 174.0 YPG 193.0 YPG Scoring Defense Total Defense Rushing Defense Passing Defense 8.7 PPG 160.7 YPG 83.7 YPG 77.0 YPG 39.0 PPG 443.7 YPG 243.0 YPG 200.7 YPG per game. The ground attack is 10th best in Division II due to PSAC leader Larry Jackson (54 att., 414 yds., 7 TDs) and backup Derrick Russell (35, 166, 2 TDs). QB Jody Dickerson (16, 51, 1) is also a threat while the Scots feature a trio of fullbacks in Tom Tedder (10, 36, 2 TDs), Chris Snyder (4, 35) and Wade Westerfield (6,23). The passing attack is solid with Dick­ erson connecting on 28-of-53 passes for 430 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 intercep­ tions. Wrentie Martin leads the receiving corps with 18 catches for 330 yards and 1 score. Dave Ashton (5, 68, 1 TD), Paul Stone (3, 32) and Brian Heebsh (2, 32) are also threats. Tackles Mike Kegarise and Tony Tighe, guards Bill Sparenberg and Scott Nickel and center Gordy Hitchcock clear the way for the Scots to average 440.7 yards per game, 7th best in Division II. Clarion can score behind the efforts of veteran QB Tim Myers (41, 85, 472, 5 TDs, 3 INTs) and RB Damien Henry (53 att., 283, 2 TDs). FB Jay Tonini (32, 149) gives Clarion good balance. Myers' top targets include tight end Tim Brown (19, 164) and speedster Mar­ lon Worthy (11, 214, 3 TDs). The Golden Eagles can score, netting 47 points against New Haven while also getting over 300 yards of total offense in the loss at Youngstown. The Defenses Through the first three games, the Scots ranked 3rd nationally in total defense (160.7 ypg). All-American Jason Perkins leads the team with 35 tackles including 25 unassisted. He has also added 3 sacks, 2 tackles for loss, 2 deflec­ tions, 2 forced fumbles and a blocked extra point in '92. Michael Sims (20, 4 def., 1 rec.) and Michael Edwards (15) make up a solid linebacking corps. Up front, ends Antho­ ny Ross (19, 4 sacks, 4 for loss) and Devas Simmons (15, 4 for loss, 3 forced fumbles. 3 2 rec.) have been a force while tackles Russell Cray (20, 2 for loss) and Rob Harmer (11, 2 for loss) make up the front four. The secondary has been quiet, but anchors a squad that ranks 9th nationally in pass defense efficiency. All-American cornerback Georj Lewis (6, 1 forced fum­ ble) starts his 38th straight game while Mario Houston (8, 1 for loss) is at the other "DB" spot. Free safety Mike Barnes (14) has the Scots lone interception while strong safety Steve Russell (6) rounds out the starting 11. Clarion has surrendered plenty of points, but to great offensive squads. AllAmerican linebacker Damon Mazoff leads the club with 44 stops, including 18 against Westminster. LB Frank Andrews (36,2 sacks) is also very active. Tackle Jason Reinhart (32) leads the team in sacks with 4 and anchors the inte­ rior while DB Sean Spencer (39) has also turned in a solid year. Overall, DB Brad Kline may be having the finest year for the Golden Eagles. In three games, Kline has been credited with 36 stops, 1 inter­ ception, 2 recoveries and 2 fumbles caused. Special Teams/Kicking Game Edinboro has an offensive weapon in PK Scott Rupert who has connected on 14-of-15 extra points and 3-of-7 field goals. His long three-pointer is 30 yards. Gary Lhotsky (10, 38.7 ypp, L55) handles the punt duties. Clarion counters with kicker Paul Cramer (3-5 fg, 4-5 PATs) and punter Tim Myers (21,37.2 ypp, L59). The respective kickoff return teams are potent as Edinboro's Larry Jackson (3 ret., 32.0 ypr) and Clarion's Marlon Wor­ thy (9, 17.2 ypr) can break the big play. Worthy also handles the punt returns (7, 9.7 ypr) while the Scots will counter with Michael Barnes (6,18) or Dave Ashton (29). Edinboro University of Pennsylvania impaired, the visually impaired, and the learning disabled HISTORY ❖ ❖ BOOKSTORE Founded in 1857 as a private acade­ my Previously named Edinboro Acade­ my, Edinboro Normal School, Edin­ boro State Teachers College, and Edinboro State College ❖ The 2nd normal school established in Pennsylvania and the 12th in the U.S. ❖ Became Edinboro University of Pennsylvania on July 1,1983 with the formation of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education LOCATION ❖ Located in the resort town of Edin­ boro, Pennsylvania UNIVERSITY CENTER ❖ Just 15 miles south of Erie and 100 miles from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Buffalo 814-732-2456 ❖ Easily accessible from interstates 90 and 79 Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. ❖ 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 ❖ 40 buildings on a 585-acre wooded campus with a 5-acre lake ❖ Day, evening and weekend classes at the 27-acre Porreco Extension Center in nearby Erie, Pa. ❖ Modern library with more than 400,000 bound volumes and 1.5 mil­ lion microform units ❖ 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 SPECIAL PROGRAMS ❖ The nation's third largest educational program for the physically disabled including services for the hearing 5 ❖ Reading clinic, speech and hearing clinic, math clinic, parent-child development center, and computer lab for children ❖ Six powerful, mini-computer systems with more than 350 micro computers and 270 computer terminals. ❖ Recreational facilities, life skills cen­ ter, and nurse's station for disabled students ❖ Campus is nearly 100% wheelchair accessible ❖ Tennis courts, football stadium, weight rooms, all-weather track, and olympic-size pool with diving tank ATHLETICS ❖ 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, Divisions I and II The Alumni Association of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is proud of the University's continued excellence in academics, athletics, and special programs, and proud to support the 1992-93 football season. Go Fighting Scots! Alumni Association 6 President Foster F. Diebold dent Diebold has positioned Edin­ boro University to meet the chal­ lenges of the 1990s, as well as those that will face public higher education in the 21st century. 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. Foster F. Diebold Now in his thirteenth year as president of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Foster F. 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 disabled student services program continues to gamer acclaim as one of the finest among all colleges and universities in the United States. Widely recognized as a leader in edu­ cation both here and abroad. Presi­ 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 contri7 buttons to the advancement of higher education and enrichment of an 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. Most recently. President Diebold was honored by the Government of Pakistan with the presentation of the degree of Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) presented at the Government House in the City of Karachi. The cer­ emony was attended by the presi­ dents of the various universities holding linkage agreements together with Edinboro University and many high-ranking officials of the Govern­ ment of Pakistan. 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 University Center at Harrisburg. Active in community affairs, he serves on the Board of Directors of the Erie Conference on Community Development and the United Way of Erie County, the Board of Corpora­ tors of both St. Vincent Health Center and Hamot Medical Center, and on the Executive Committee of the French Creek Council, Boy Scouts of America. He is also a member of the Marine Bank Advisory Board, the Advisory Board of the McMannis Educational Trust Fund, and the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Corporation Scholarship Review Committee. Athletic Director James K. McDonald Edinboro University's athletic program was placed under the talented and aggressive leadership of Jim McDonald in July of 1981. Increased emphasis on fund raising to provide a sound scholarship foundation has become his top priority while numerous changes and innovations have also keyed the Scots' athletic program under his direction. Through his efforts more than $4 million has been raised during the past eleven years. The funds generated by the energetic athletic director's efforts will be used to assist Edinboro's men and women athletes who compete in the Scots sixteen intercollegiate sports. In addition to maintaining Edinboro's respected winning tradition in intercollegiate athletics, the former health and physical education professor has vastly expanded the University's summer activities. 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 ath­ letic director hopes to bring back to the area each year. DEDICATION 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 commitment 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 entertainment as spectators. It kindles a spirit of competition in all of us along with the ultra-satisfying 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 that extra effort to be the best. Our employees work as a team with the goal of producing the best quality snack foods in the world. 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 • Growers P.O.Box 676 • Waterford, PA 16441 (814) 796-2611 • Processors 8 • Distributors Jim McDonald The personable athletic director also introduced Edinboro's Hall of Fame program which has evolved into an annual 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 compiled an impressive 181 wins against only 89 losses. During that span, his cagers won four Western Division Pennsylvania Confer­ ence crowns, the PC state championship and two District 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 Bridgeport, 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. As an undergraduate, he set nine school records at Wesleyan and was twice voted both AP and UPI basketball All-American. In 1960, he was the sec­ ond leading scorer in the United 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 honors also include selection to the West Virginia All-Time College Basketball Team and member­ ship in the West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. As a resident of Edinboro, McDonald has a record of extensive commu­ nity involvement. He was Little 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. Scots Look to Rebound; Eye Trip to the NCAA IIs Seven ways to melt your appetite. Perkins® Family Restaurants have seven of your favorite sandwiches stacked high on fresh grilled bread, topped with zesty melted cheese and served^with salad or fries. The next time yod want a fresh, hot meal, let us melt one up for you. It's hard to say that a 7-4 season was disappointing. But when expectations were to advance to the NCAA II playoffs for the third consecutive year, the 1991 won-lost mark was not what the Scots had envisioned. Anticipating that the 1992 pre-season polls will have Edinboro back in the national picture. Football Gazette will rank the Scots number eight. It appears the pressure will be on once again. Expecta­ tions yes, but the Fighting Scots' recent success has created them. The Hollman Era of 1988-92 has Edinboro posting a 29-14-1 slate, includ­ ing 18 of 24 wins in the rugged Pennsyl­ vania State Athletic Conference Western Division. Two trips to the national play­ offs, co-championship of the PSAC, forty school records, two Division II Player of the Year finalists and 17 All-Americans are among the accomplishments. All in the last four years. Tom Hollman begins his fifth season with the Scots and boasts a 53-25-2 record in eight years on the Division II level. His winning percentage of .663 is among the nation's best in small-college football. Edinboro returns 33 lettermen and 17 starters (including specialties) in 1992 and should once again battle for the PSAC West title. Home encounters include the University of Buffalo and Northwood (MI), as well as PSAC western division rivals Clarion (Homecoming), Slippery Rock and Shippensburg. The Scots travel to Southern Con­ necticut, Lock Haven, California, lUP and Millersville with hopes of extending their season beyond November 14. In 1991, Edinboro played five of their first seven games on the road, and ulti­ mately it cost them a trip to the national playoffs. This season shows more of a balance, with the Plaid hosting three of the first four games at Sox Harrison Sta­ dium. With a 19-2-1 home record under Hollman, look for the Scots to come out of the blocks quickly in '92. A LOOK AT THE SCOTS 290 Plum Street Edinboro, PA Phone 734-4600 HOURS Sunday thru Thursday 6:00 a.m. - Midnight Friday & Saturday OPEN 24 HOURS 10 Skill Positions PSAC West Rookie of the Year Jody Dickerson returns at quarterback with veteran Sean Seibert ready to step in if needed. Dickerson connected on 53 per­ cent of his passes last year, covering 1,382 yards and eight scores, while rushing for another 240 yards and three touchdowns. Seibert can still lay claim to Edinboro's lone NCAA II playoff win when he engi­ neered a convincing 38-14 margin at Vir­ ginia Union in 1990. A veteran crew of receivers returns, led by Wrentie Martin (39-607-3 TDs), Paul Stone (9-117) and tight end Brian Heebsh (13-162-2 TDs). Martin and Heebsh were PSAC West second team selec­ tions in '91 and all three bring a wealth of game experience to the offense. The running back position is solid with Derrick Russell (68-403-3 TDs), Larry Jackson (29-188-2 TDs), Corey Hill and Vidal Farr. Someone will have to carry the bulk with the departure of AllAmerican Lester Frye. Three-year starter Tom Tedder (41-173-1 TD) returns at full­ back and could be the PSAC West's best at this spot. Tedder will get plenty of backup support from sophomore Chris Snyder. Offensive Line With the graduation of All-American Curtis Rose and All-PSAC pick Wally Spisak, the Scots must fill two rather large pairs of shoes. PSAC West second team choice Mike Kegarise has pro potential with his 6-7, 300 pound frame. Starters Scott Nickel, Tony Tighe and Gordy Hitchcock also return, as will Chad Wallick, Det Betti and Dave Nowacki. Quality depth is key, so Hollman will most likely call on a pair of top recruits to help anchor the offensive front. Defensive Line Gone is All-American tackle John Messura, so the interior will highlight some new faces. Experience does return in Otha Davidson (22 tackles) and Russell Cray (42) while LB Devas Simmons (36) is likely to convert to a down lineman spot. End Anthony Mariani (48 tackles, 8 for loss) also returns and had a solid '91 in his initial year. Messura's spot must be filled if the Scots are to improve on their 150-yard per game rushing yield of last year. Linebackers All-American and All-PSAC West choice Jason Perkins (135 tackles) returns to solidify a very good corps of lineback­ ers. Perkins was sensational in'91, picking off two passes, recording nine tackles for 11 losses and adding four sacks to his team high tackle mark. Perkins has been cho­ sen as a 1992 pre-season first team AllAmerican by the Sporting News. Returning sophomore Steve Russell will give help after recording 41 tackles in '91 and tying Perkins for the team lead in interceptions with two. Veteran Steve Nagy and newcomer Mike Edwards both looked good in spring workouts and will make heavy contributions. Simmons can play both the down position and linebacker and should be an impact player in 1992. Secondary With the return of All-American Georj Lewis and PSAC West second team pick Mike Barnes, the Scots' defensive backfield returns plenty of experience. 1990 PSAC West Rookie of the Year Mario Houston will be at the other corner spot. Houston was in on 75 stops last year and led the team with 12 pass deflections. Lewis was a third team choice by Football Gazette last year and has started 34 consecutive games at the corner. His 50 tackles also earned him a first-team spot on the PSAC West All-Star squad. Barnes, a free safety/linebacker with outstanding speed and toughness, was third on the squad in '91 with 83 tackles. Only linebackers Perkins and Joel Marratta (88) were in on more tackles than Barnes. Backup quarterback Sean Seibert has the inside track at the vacant free safety spot, vacated by four-year starter Wade Smith. Mike White and a host of top cal­ iber freshmen give Edinboro a great sec­ ondary in 1992. Specialties A pair of starters return in punter Gary Lhotsky and place-kicker Scott Rupert. Lhotsky earned second team PSAC West honors a year ago with his 38.1 yards per punt. His average was sec­ ond best in the division and fifth overall in the state. Lhotsky has averaged just under 37 ypp over his two-year career. Rupert, just a sophomore, had a solid freshman year in '91, finishing second on the team with 36 points. He was true on 5-of-7 field goal tries and converted 21 extra point attempts. A great all-around athlete, Rupert led the Scot baseball team last spring with a .398 batting average. Edinboro Beverage Distributors Ice Pop Serving Edinboro area for 44 years 734^3112 ' Snacks 300 Mill Street (814) 734-5997 ^^tstinctwn^ * ^reen * Sdo'ffpon Sionq^uefs QtstonUZfd Go Scots Find Your Personal Best Edinboro Inn EUP Sweats, Shirts, T's, Tanks, Shorts, Pants, Resort Conference Center Caps, Jackets Finding your Personal Best is what sport any sport - is all about. Personal Best is about ordinary people rising to the occasion. For their team, for themselves. At Integra Bank, as in sport, it's a goal we strive for every day. MALEC'S CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR Edinboro Mall MEMBER FDIC (814) 734-5650 (800) 352-3182 Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday 10:30 a.nn.-4:30 p.m. 12 13 Head Coach Tom Hollman In January 1988, Edinboro University hired Tom Hollman, Athens, Ohio, as its eleventh head football coach in the school’s history. Hollman came to Edin­ boro from Ohio University, where he was the defensive coordinator. VCR & VIDEO RENTALS Hollman, beginning his fifth year, has the Scot program back in the national spotlight. At Edinboro, he has earned 29 wins against just 14 losses and one tie and owns an impressive 18-5-1 slate against the PSAC Western Division. In 1989, he was named the top coach in the East Region by the National Football Coaches Association 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 Virginia Union and advanced to the national quarterfinals. "Edinboro has been a great experience, and I like the direction of the pro­ gram," Hollman said. Tom Hollman "As a coach, I have been fortunate to coach at many different levels, from high school to Division I. The Division II level here at Edinboro is very appeal­ ing to me in relation to my career goals. It is a great feeling to be a head coach at this level." / Hollman's educational background 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 Uni­ versity in Cincinnati, Ohio. While at Ohio Northern, Hollman was a three-year starter for the football team and a two-way performer as a defensive back and offensive end during his junior and senior years. He holds the school record with 13 career intercep­ tions and earned All-American and All-District honors during the 1966 and 1967 seasons. Hollman also lettered in baseball for three years during his stay at Ohio Northern. "Edinboro has been a great experience, and I like the direction of the program." A chronological look at Hollman’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 impressive^ 26-2-2 mark during his three-year stay. * Hollman then moved on to Fremont 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 ’74, unbeaten at 90-1. Tapes GIANT EAGLE FULL SERVICE SUPERMARKET $1.49+tax Per Day Free Membership A lot yoxjL can feel good about. Groceries Especially ‘'Ij^priCC. Meat Dept. Produce Dept. Deli Dept. "Want to Try Some - Just Ask" • EDINBORO 606 Erie Street Locally Owned and Operated by Art Smaltz Party Trays Bakery Specialty Cakes & Pastries Open 24 Hours Monday 7 a.m.-Saturday Midnight Open Sunday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. In ’76, Hollman moved on to the collegiate ranks where he was the defen­ sive coordinator for his alma mater at Ohio Northern University. 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’s history (24-11-1). In 1981, Hollman took an assistant coaching spot with Ball State University which he held through the ’84 campaign. Then, beginning in 1985 Hollman held the defensive coordinator position at Ohio University. "It has been a very comfortable transition for me," Hollman added. "I have found the community to be supportive and the administration is giving me every opportunity to be successful here at Edinboro," he concluded. The 10,000 ft. expansion is here!! Tom resides in Edinboro with his wife, Kandi, and four children, Mari, Jon, Hm and Denise. 14 Benefits Senior Citizens 15 The Hollman Era 1988-1992 Purveyors of Fine Food and Spirits "I still feel one of the most important things about football on the Division II level is to make it fun for the players involved ... My initial goal for this team when I got here (Edinboro), and it still remains today, was to make football an enjoyable experience for this team and its coaching staff," - Tom Hollman Rt 6N & 98 4 miles west of Edinboro 29-14-1 Overall Record (5-4-1/9-3/S-3/7-4) 18-5-1 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Western Division 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 touchdowns Over 40 School Records Have Been Broken 1989 - #7 Ranking N(ZAA II National Playoffs First Round 1990 - #11 Ranking NCAA II National Playoffs Quarterfinals 1991- #20 Ranking NCAA II - Fifth East Region 1992- #8 Pre-Season Ranking - Football Gazette 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 touchdowns 16 Proud to support the Fighting Scots! 17 Edinboro All-Americans 1988-91 (17 AAs named to 24 different teams) 1988 1990 Elbert Cole, RB - Associated Press Honorable Mention Michael Willis, FS - Associated Press Honorable Mention 1989 Elbert Cole, RB - Division IIs Player of the Year Award, Harlon Hill - Third Place, Kodak First Team, Football Gazette - Second Team, Associated Press - Third Team Ernest Priester, WR - Division IIs Player of the Year Award, Harlon Hill Runner Up, Kodak First Team, Associated Press First Team, Football Gazette First Team PSAC West Co-Player of the Year, Free Agent Signee Denver Bron­ cos Curtis Rose, OL - Associated Press First Team, Football Gazette First Team Football Gazette (Honorable Mention) Ernest Priester, WR - Associated Press - Third Team, Foot­ ball Gazette - Third Team Lester Frye, RB; Jeff Jacobs, DL 1991 Joe Brooks, OL - Football Gazette - Second Team Curtis Rose, OL - Associated Press Second Team/ Football Gazette First Team, Free Agent Signee Miami Dolphins Football Gazette (Honorable Mention) Jason Perkins, LB - Football Gazette Second Tearn / Georj Lewis, DB - Football Gazette Third Team Harold Galupi, QB, Michael Willis, FS Ron Hainsey, OL, Chip Conrad, DT p^ John Messura, DL - Football Gazette Honorable Mention 1991 Honors and Accomplishments PSAC Rushing offense - 2nd West 2nd overall Passing defense -3rd West, 5th overall Total defense - 4th West - 6th overall Individual Records Lester Frye set the record for longest run from scrimmage with a 99-yard TD against California 10/26/91 1991 All-American Honorable Men­ tion - Don Hansen's Football Gazette 1991 pre-season All-American - Don Hansen's Football Gazette 1991 pre-season All-American - Col­ lege Football Preview PSAC West - 1st team Mario Houston, DB 1991 pre-season All-American - Col­ lege Football Preview Wade Smith, S 1991 pre-season All-American - Col­ lege Football Preview 1^ Other PJSAC West Honors Mike Barney, SS; Brian Heebsh, TE; Mike Kegarise, OT; Gary Lhotsky, P; Wrentie Martin, WR; Wally Spisak, OT (All made the PSAC West 2nd team) John Messura, DT 1991 All-American - 2nd team - Don Individual Honors and Awards Hansen's Football Gazette Curtis Rose, OG 1991 pre-season All-American - Don Free agent signee - Miami Dolphins, Hansen's Football Gazette 1992 1991 pre-season All-American - Col­ Edinboro Team Awards 1991 All-American - 1st team - Don* lege Football Preview Special Teams - Joel Marratta Hansen’s Football Gazette PSAC West - 1st team Defensive MVP - John Messura 1991 All-American - 1st team - Host Offensive MVP - Curtis Rose Communications Jason Perkins, LB Demonstration Team MVP Off. 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Edinboro University 1992 Roster Ashton, Dave................ So., WR, 5-10,175 Erie, PA/Strong Vincent Bankston, Eric................. Fr., DL, 6-0,227 Youngstown, OH/Youngstown South Barnes, Jeremy............... Fr, WR, 6-3,173 Mentor, OH/Lake Catholic Barnes, Mike................... Sr, SS, 5-10,185 Cleveland, OH/Euclid Barney, Chris....................Fr, DL, 6-4,265 Salamanca, NY/Salamanca Barrett, Matthew............ Fr, DL, 5-11,232 Greensburg, PA/Greensburg C.C. Betti, Det................. ........So., OL, 6-3,260 Brockport, NY/ Albion Birmingham, Elroy.......... Fr, RB, 5-9,172 Buffalo, NY/McKinley Brown, Matthew.............. Fr, DL, 6-1,222 Chagrin Falls, OH/Walsh Jesuit Carswell, Jermaine...........Fr, DB, 6-0,162 Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills Cheatham, Dion...............Fr, LB, 6-0,200 Lockport, NY/Lockport Clark, Jason......................Fr, LB, 6-2,218 Irwin, PA/Norwin Cray, Russell..................... Jr-, DL, 6-2,250 Cleveland, OH/Collin wood Davidson, Otha................So., DL, 6-2,275 Rochester, NY/Brighton Davis, Johnny................. Fr, DB, 5-10,188 Langhorne, PA/Bensalem Dickerson, Jody................ Jr, QB, 6-0,183 McKees Rocks, PA/Sto-Rox Edwards, Michael............. So., LB, 6-2,195 Washington, PA/Washington Farr, Vidal..........................Fr, RB, 5-8,160 Aliquippa, PA/Aliquippa Ford, Tony.........................Fr, DL, 6-4,277 Mt. Vernon, OH/Mt. Vernon Freund, Joseph................. Fr, OL, 6-3, 271 Bridgeville, PA/Chartiers Valley Gentile, Matt.................... Fr, DL, 6-1,247 Greenville, PA/Reynolds Gentile, Mike................... Jr, LB, 5-10,198 Greenville, PA/Reynolds Glus, Robert.....................Jr, WR, 5-9,174 Albion, PA/Northwestern Harmer, Robert................ .Jr, DL, 6-3,266 Chicago, IL/Meritvale Harper, Bryant.................So., LB, 5-11,187 McKeesport, PA/McKeesport Harris, David................. Fr, WR, 5-10,162 Rankin, PA/Woodland Hills Heebsh, Brian................... Sr, TE, 6-2,235 Tiffin, OH/Tiffin Columbia Henne, Todd......................Fr, TE, 6-3,221 Louisville, OH/Louisville Hill, Corey.......................Jr, RB, 5-10,190 Miami, FL/Palmetto Sr. Hitchcock, Gordie............Sr, OL, 6-4, 265 Andover, OH/Pymatuning Valley Hladio, Matt.....................So., LB, 6-1,208 Hanover, PA/Southwestern Houston, Mario................ Jr, DB, 5-8,175 E. Cleveland, OH/East Shaw Jackson, Greg................... So., TE, 6-2, 215 Pittsburgh, PA/Gateway Jackson, Lawrence............So., RB, 6-1,207 Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills Johnson, Eric.................... Fr, OL, 6-4, 238 Angola, NY/Lake Shore Central Joyce, Michael................... Fr, K, 5-11,169 Pittsburgh, PA/Brentwood Kaczmarek, Phil...............Fr, RB, 6-1,224 Seneca, NY/West Seneca East Kegarise, Mike................. Sr, OL, 6-6, 310 Milan, OH/Edison Lambert, Bryan..................Fr, LB, 6-1, 208 Logan, OH/Logan Lavis, Tom........................So., OL, 6-7,270 Seward, PA/Laurel Valley Lee, Chris..........................Fr, OL, 6-1, 264 Mt. Pleasant, PA/Connellsville Area Leonard, Rodney..............So., DL, 6-1, 250 Sidney Center, NY/Sidney Lewis, Georj..................... Sr, DB, 5-8,173 Connellsville, PA/Connellsville Lhotsky, Gary...................... Jr, P, 6-3, 220 Palmyra, WV/Bridgeport Macintosh, Jeff.................Jr, WR, 6-2,165 Trafford, PA/Franklin Regional Maher, Daryle................. Fr, LB, 5-11,187 Bridgeport, WV/Bridgeport Mariani, Anthony............ Sr, LB, 5-10,200 Pittsburgh, PA/Central Catholic Martin, Wrentie..............Sr, WR, 5-11,193 Massillon, OH/Washington McKamey, James.............Fr, WR, 6-4, 203 Harrisburg, PA/Susquehanna Twp. Mikowicz, Scott................ Jr, TE, 6-4, 230 Cattaraugus, NY/Cattaraugus Central Mills, William...................Jr, RB, 5-11,223 Cleveland, OH/Collinwood Murphy, Pete....................Jr, DL, 6-4, 225 New Brighton, PA/New Brighton Nagy, Steve....................... Sr, LB, 6-1,215 Stow, OH/St. Vincent-St. Mary Nickel, Scott.....................Sr, OL, 6-5, 285 Conneaut, OH/Conneaut Oaks, Anthony................. Fr, DL, 6-2, 201 Harrisburg, PA/Susquehanna Twp. Perkins, Jason................... Sr, LB, 6-0, 225 Geneva, OH/Geneva Prexta, Dan....................... Fr, LB, 6-0, 210 Uniontown, OH/Hoban Przybylski, Josh................ Fr, LB, 6-2, 200 Oregon, OH/Clay Rill, Tim.......................... So., WR, 6-1,175 Hanover, PA/Southwestern Roebuck, Kenneth..........Fr, WR, 6-1,167 Pittsburgh, PA/Perry T.A. Ross, Anthony...... ........... Sr, DL, 6-2,235 Cleveland, OH/Shaw Rupert, Scott..................... So., K, 5-11,175 Harrisburg, PA/Central Dauphin E. Russell, Derrick............. Jr, RB, 5-10,190 Pittsburgh, PA/Perry T.A. Russell, Stephen................Jr, DB, 6-0,187 Pittsburgh, PA/Perry T.A. 20 Schrimper, Eric.................. Jr, TE, 6-4, 255 Waterford, PA/Ft. LeBoeuf Schuster, Pat......................Fr, LB, 6-2, 216 Bradford, PA/Bradford Area Seibel, Mike.....................Fr, LB, 6-0,166 Zelienople, PA/Seneca Valley Seibert, Sean.................... Sr, QB, 6-2,225 Painesville, OH/Thomas W. Harvey Sherwood, Josh............... Fr, WR, 6-0,161 Brantford, ONT/M.M. Robinson Simmons, Devas.............. .Jr, DL, 6-1,225 Pittsburgh, PA/Peabody Sims, Michael...................Fr, LB, 6-2, 218 Pittsburgh, PA/Wilkinsburg Smith, Mrryce.................Fr, DB, 6-1,177 Aliquippa, PA/Aliquippa Snyder, Chris.................. So., RB,'6-2, 200 Wattsburg, PA/Seneca Sparenberg, Bill................ Jr, GL, 6-3, 255 Talbotville, ONT/A^hur Voader Spellman, Matthew..........Fr.^, DL, 6-2, 227 Andover, OH/Pymatuning Valley Starr, Edward................. So., DB, 5-11,172 Butler, PA/Knoch Stone, Paul...................... Sr, WR, 6-0,195 Norton, OH/Norton Styborski, John............... Fr, OL, 6-*2, 230 Meadville, PA/Meadville Area Sullivan, Donald............. Fr, DL, 6-3, 278 Turtle Creek, PA/Woodland Hills Tanner, Jeff....................... Jr, OL, 6-6, 265 New Castle, PA/Shenango Tedder, Tom...................... Jr, FB, 6-0, 220 Pittsburgh, PA/Bald win Tepper, Michael.............Fr, QB, 5-11,164 Mt. Pleasant, PA/Mt. Pleasant Area Thomas, Ed........................Jr, LB, 6-1, 224 Georgetown, PA/South Side Beaver Tighe, Tony...,,...!................ Jr, OL, 6-7, 287 / Toronto, ONT/Victoria Park Trettel, Jason..................Jr, WR, 5-10,160 Portersville, PA/Slippery Rock Van Dyke, Josh................. Fr, DL, 6-2, 228 Burke, VA/Robinson Secondary Vendemia, David..............Fr, RB, 6-0,184 Enon Valley, PA/Mohawk Vojtech, Matthew............. Fr, DL, 6-1,263 Twinsburg, OH/R.B. Chamberlin Walker, Richard................Fr, DB, 6-2,166 Homestead, PA/Steel Valley Wallick, Chadd................ So., OL, 6-3,260 Dover, OH/Dover Waselko, Mark..................Fr, TE, 6-2, 228 Pittsburgh, PA/Bald win Westerfield, Wade.............Fr, RB, 6-1, 207 Rocky River, OH/Rocky River Williams, Martin.............Fr, DB, 5-10,173 Cleveland, OH/Shaw Williams, Terrence............Fr, QB, 6-3,188 Bensalem, PA/Bensalem Zechman, Eric...................Fr, OL, 6-3, 221 Centerville, OH/Centerville Zeek, Joseph..................... Fr, TE, 6-2, 211 Forest Grove, PA/Archbishop Wood GOOD LUCK SCOTS See us for all your automotive needs! 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OG TONY TIGHE.............. .....................................OT BRIAN HEEBSH ...............................................TE JODY DICKERSON ... ..................................... QB TOM TEDDER ........... .......................................FB LARRY JACKSON .... .......................................TB SCOTT RUPERT............................................ PK CLARION UNIVERSITY DEFENSE 31 94 90 55 48 51 44 42 9 21 43 13 1 Sherwood, J...................................WR 2 Harris, D......................................... WR 3 Farr, V.............................................. rb 4 Martin, W........................................ WR 5 Tedder, T......................................... PB 6 Dickerson, J....................................qb 7 Trettel, J..........................................WR 8 Tepper, M........................................ qb 9 Houston, M...................................... dB 10 Joyce, M...........................................pK 11 Seibert, S........................................ qb 12 Williams, T..................................... qb 13 Lhotsky, G...........................................p 14 Rupert, S..........................................PK 15 Barnes, J........................................ WR 16 Jackson, G.....................................WR 17 McKamey, J................................. WR 18 Davis, J............................................ dB 19 Williams, M...................................... qB 20 Carswell, J...................................... qb 21 Lewis, G............ .............................. dB 22 Jackson, L....................................... rb 24 Birmingham, E................................ rb 25 Seibel, M.......................................... lb 26 Smith, M...........................................dB 27 Starr, E............................................. db 28 Mills, W.............................................RB 29 Vendemia, D................................... rb 30 . Hill, C...............................................RB 31 Simmons, D..................................... dL 32 Kaczmarek, P. ............................... rb 33 Russell, D........................................rb 34 Mariani, A........................................ dE 35 Westerfield, W................................ rb 36 Walker, R......................................... db 37 Maher, D........................................... lb 38 Schuster, P..................................... lb 39 Thomas, E....................................... lB 40 Gentile, Mike.................................. LB 41 Stone, P.........................................WR 42 Russell, S......................................... LB 43 Barnes, M........................................ dB 44 Edwards, M......................................lB 45 Lambert, B....................................... lB 46 Cheatham, D................................... LB 47 Snyder, C......................................... PB 48 Sims, M.............................................LB DEVAS SIMMONS.................................. DE ROB HARMER............................................. dT RUSSELL CRAY........................... dT ANTHONY ROSS ................................. DE MICHAEL SIMS...................................... QLB JASON PERKINS.................................. MLB MIKE EDWARDS................... QLB STEVE RUSSELL.......................... SS MARIO HOUSTON ............................ CB GEORJ LEWIS .................................. CB MIKE BARNES.................................. ” p$ GARY LHOTSKY .................................................p 49 Harper, B.............................. .......... lB 50 Nagy, S................................... lB 51 Perkins, J........................................lB 52 Gentile, Matt................ ................DL 53 Hitchcock, G.................... QC 54 Prexta, D...................................... lb 55 Ross, A............................................. dL 56 Zechman, E.....................................ql 57 Schrimper, E....................................TE 58 Brown, M.......................................... dL 59 Oaks, A............................................. dL 60 Sparenberg, B................................. ql 61 Johnson, E..................................... ql 62 Lee, C............................................ ql 63 Van Dyke, J..................................... dl 64 Barrett, M......................................... dl 66 Barney, C......................................... dL 67 Vojtech, M........................................ dL 68 Tlghe, T......................................... ql 70 Freund, J..........................................ql 71 Lavis, T....................................... ql 72 Wallick, C. ...................................... ql 73 Ford, T. .<........................................ dL 74 Nickel, 8......................................... ql 75 Kegarise, M................................... qt 76 Sullivan, D...................................... dL 77 Betti, D............................................ ql 78 Leonard, R................................... dL 79 Styborski, J..................................... ql 80 Roebuck, K.................................... WR 81 Ashton, D........................................WR 82 Macintosh, J.................................WR 83 Waselko, M..................................... tE 84 Mikowicz, S..................................... TE 85 Glus, R.......................................... WR 86 Rill, T. ...........................................WR 87 Henne, T. ........................................JE 88 Heebsh, B........................................JE 90 Cray, R.............................................. dL 91 Spellman, M..................................... dL 92 Przybylski, J..................................... lB 94 Harmer, R.........................................dL 95 Davidson, O.....................................dL 96 Hladio, M.......................................... lB 97 Bankston, E..................................... dL 98 Zeek, J..............................................jp 99 Murphy, P..................................... dL OFFENSE 84 79 62 73 76 74 9 21 14 35 1 19 TIM BROWN ............................. TE GLENN YETTER .............................................. LT LEONARD KIRBY...................................... LG WILLIE HUNTER.................................. QC RUSS KLEIN ...................................... RQ JQHN ESPY.............................................................. RT MARION WORTHY............................. WR JESS QUINN ............................................ WR TIM MYERS............................................. QB JAY TONINI.................................... PB DAMIEN HENRY................................. TB PAUL CRAMER............................................................K DEFENSE 95 58 77 97 96 5 57 2 6 30 3 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 32 33 35 ERIC ACORD ................................... JASON REINHART..................................... CARLOS WARNER ................................. CHRIS HAYCOCK ............................ CLINT HERZA....................................... FRANK ANDREWS.......................... DAMON MAZOFF ............................................. ELDRIDGE PONDER ............................. TONYMcCRAY .................................. BRAD KLINE.................................... SEAN SPENCER.......................................... TIM MYERS ................................ Henry, D.....................................TB Ponder, E.................................. DB Spencer, S.................................PS Span, P. ....................................DB Andrews, F. ..............................LB McCray, T. ...............................DB Gregory, A................................. TB Brown, J.................................... QB Worthy, M.................................WR Speakman, C............................PB Giles, R......................................DB Zak, C........................................ QB Myers, T. ................................. QB Cams, M....................................DB Lininger, J................................. QB Harper, K..................................WR Veney, D................................... DB Cramer, P................................. PK Haag, Jeremy......................... PK Quinn, J....................................WR Borrell, D................................... RB Witte, S...................................... TB Johnson, T............................. WR Bratton, D..................................DB Rock, D......................................DB Sohyda, T. ............................... DE Kline, B...................................... SS Kimple, S...................................SS Goldie, W................................. WR Pisher, M.................................. WR Tonini, J.....................................PB 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 DE DT DT DE QLB |LB |LB CB CB $S ps p Mariano, M................................ PB Showalter, E............................. PB Stambaugh, D...........................LB Poepperling, J.......................... PB Ruperto, R................................ DB Zelmore, S.................................PS Gotto, T. ................................... LB Lumadue, T............................. PB McKee, M.................................. DL Breski, S.................................... LB Weiers, D...................................DL Kurek, R.....................................PB Baumener, E............................. LB Weber, G....................................LB Martin, C...................................QG Gibson, M.................................QC MacKay, D................................ QL Morlacci, J................................. LB Konigus, J.J..............................QL Cardoni, C................................QG Sahm, Shad............................ LB Mazoff, Damon .......................LB Reinhart, J.................................DT Slater, S.................................... QT Subich, B..................................QC Schugar, D................................QT Kirby, L.......................................QL Oconis, K.................................. OT Mariano, E.................................DT Bowerman, R.......................... OG Fazekas, J................................ OT 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 83 84 86 87 88 89 91 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 Fallings, G.................................DT Lem ley, J.................................. QG Pirone, Pete............................ OL Gillespie, E.............................. QG Kiker, C......................................QT Lehmann, B............................. DE Hunter, W................................. QC Espy, J...................................... QT Hoke, S..................................... DE Klein, R..................................... QG Warner, C..................................DT Smith, J.....................................QC Yetter, G....................................QT Alleman, R................................ TE Shumbrej, L............................. WR Cascarino, J............................. TE Brown, T................................... TE Youssef, D.................................TE O'Connor, K................................. p Dovenspike, A........................ WR Graeser, B.................................TE Orlando, P.............................. QL Sims, Antron........................... DT Eggleston, D............................. LB Acord, E.....................................DE Terza, C.................................. QLB Haycock, C............................... DE Coleman, C.............................. DE Delucia, K..................................dE Clarion University 1992 Roster On an / Independent Survey Troyer Farms Potato Chips have been chosen as people's #1 choice and here's why . . . Troyer Farms Potato Chips are made naturally. Our own specially grown, spe­ cially selected potatoes are cooked in pure veg­ etable 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. Acord, Eric.....................Jr., DE, 6-3,225 Mogadore, OH/Mogadore Alleman, Ryan................. Jr., TE, 6-3,210 Beaver Falls, PA/Blackhawk Andrews, Frank................Jr., LB, 6-1,225 Cleveland, OH/Glendale Baumener, Erik............... Fr., LB, 6-0,197 Mohnton, PA/Gov. Mifflin Borrell, David ................Fr., RB, 5-11,180 New Bloomfield, PA/West Perry Bowerman, Roy.............So., OG, 6-0,220 Severna Park, MD/Severna Park Bratton, Damon ............Fr., DB, 5-10,170 Ambridge, PA/Ambridge Breski, Steve ................... Fr., LB, 6-1,215 Kittanning, PA/Armstrong Central Brown, John..................... Fr., QB, 6-3,190 Carlisle, PA/Carlisle Brown, Tim........................Jr., TE, 6-4,235 Pittsburgh, PA/Thomas Jefferson Cardoni, Chris..................Fr., OT, 6-2,260 Jessup, PA/Valley View Cams, Mark.................... So., DB, 6-2,196 Latrobe, PA/Latrobe Cascarino, Joe.................. So., TE, 6-3,210 Lebanon, PA/Lebanon Coleman, Chris................ Jr., DE, 6-3,228 Marblehead, MA/MCl Cramer, Paul ................ So., PK, 5-10,179 Jamestown, PA/Greenville Delucia, Ken..................... Jr., DE, 6-2,235 North Braddock, PA/East Allegheny Dovenspike, Adam ...... So., WR, 6-0,172 Rural Valley, PA/Shannock Valley Eggleston, David.......... Fr., OLB, 6-0,190 New Castle, PA/New Castle/Milford Ac. Espy, John........................Sr., OT, 6-5,285 Tyrone, PA/Jimiata Valley Fallings, Gary................. Fr., DT, 6-0,230 Harrisburg, PA/Harrisburg Fazekas, Jason................ So., OT, 6-2,260 United, PA/Mt. Pleasant Fisher, Michael ...............Fr., WR, 6-1,165 Uniontown, PA/Laurel Highlands Gibson, Mark................. Fr., OC, 6-3,285 New Castle, PA/Mohawk/Milford Ac. Giles, Ric......................So., DB, 5-11,170 Erie, PA/East Gillespie, Ed .................. So., OG, 6-1,260 Wyoming, PA/Wyoming Goldie, Wayne .............Fr., WR, 5-10,165 Pittsburgh, PA/North Hills Gotto, Tony..................... Fr., LB, 5-11,210 Barberton, OH/Barberton Graeser, Brian................. Fr., TE, 6-4,205 Clairton, PA/Thomas Jefferson Gregory, Art.................... So., TB, 5-9,180 Republic, PA/Brownsville Haag, Jeremy.................. Fr., PK, 5-7,145 Lebanon, PA/Lebanon Harper, Kevin.................So., WR, 5-9,165 Erie, PA/Tech Memorial Haycock, Chris................ Jr., DE, 6-2, 210 Berwick, PA/Berwick Henry, Damien .............. Jr., TB, 5-10,180 Lancaster, PA/McCaskey Hoke, Shawn ................. So., DE, 6-4,220 Meadville, PA/Meadville Hunter, Willie................ Sr., OC, 6-2, 240 Qeveland Hts., OH/Cleveland Hts. Johnson, Hmrek...........So., WR, 6-0,175 Wilkes-Barre, PA/Milton Kiker, Chris.....................Fr., OT, 6-5,250 Mechanicsburg, PA/Mechanicsburg Kimple, Shawn............. So., SS, 5-10,190 Fayetteville, PA/Chambersburg Kirby, Leonard .............. So., OL, 6-2,248 Fairbank, PA/Brownsville Klein, Russ.....................Sr., OG, 6-3, 270 Pittsburgh, PA/North Catholic Kline, Brad .......................Sr., SS, 6-0,182 Lawrenceburg, IN/Troy (OH) Konigus, J.J......................So., OL, 6-3, 235 Himlock Creek, PA/Lake Lehman Kurek, Robert............... Fr., FB, 5-11,208 Randolph, NY/Salamanca Lehmann, Brent..............So., DE, 6-4, 217 Gaithersburg, MD/Gaithersburg Lemley, Joe.....................Fr., OG, 6-3, 240 Mt. Morris, PA/Waynesburg Central Lininger, Jason................Fr., QB, 6-3,200 Derry, PA/Derry Lumadue, Tom ............... So., FB, 6-2, 225 West Decatur, PA/Philipsburg-Osceola MacKay, Derek................Fr., OL, 6-3,240 Wexford, PA/North Allegheny Mariano, Ed....................So., DT, 6-0, 250 Hazleton, PA/Hazleton Mariano, Mark............. Fr., FB, 5-11,207 Hazleton, PA/Hazleton Martin, Chris ................. Fr., OG, 6-0,300 New Kensington, PA/Valley Mazoff, Damon ............... Jr., LB, 6-2,233 Smithmill, PA/Clearfield McCray, Tony................So., DB, 5-11,160 Youngstown, OH/Ursuline McKee, Mark................ Fr., DL, 5-11, 210 Wexford, PA/North Allegheny Morlacci, Joe................... So., LB, 6-0, 225 Vandergrift, PA/Kiski Myers, Tim......................Sr., QB, 6-3,198 Wilcox, PA/Johnsonburg O'Connor, Keith.......... Fr., TE/P, 6-2,190 Cincinnati, OH/Turpin Oconis, Keith..................Jr., OT, 6-4, 247 Creighton, PA/Deer Lakes Orlando, Phil.................. Fr., OL, 6-2,215 Mayfield, PA/Lakeland Pirone, Pete.....................Fr., OL, 6-4,220 Struthers, OH/Struthers Poepperling, James........ Fr., FB, 6-1,200 Wilkes-Barre, PA/Hanover Ponder, Eldridge .......... So., DB, 5-11,175 Cleveland, OH/Collinwood 21 Quinn, Jess.................. So., WR, 5-10,170 Fisher, PA/Clarion Limestone Reinhart, Jason.................Sr., DL, 6-2,257 Lititz, PA/Ephrata Rock, Devin ................... So., DB, 5-9,183 Summerville, PA/Clarion Limestone Ruperto, Richard ............Fr., DB, 6-0,197 Sewickley, PA/Quaker Valley Sahm, Shad......................So., LB, 6-2,230 Denver, PA/Cocalico Schugar, David.................Fr., OT, 6-3,270 Potomac, MD/Wooten Showalter, Eric..................Fr., FB, 6-1,190 Conneaut, OH/Conneaut Shumbrej, Larry..............Fr., WR, 6-0,175 Lake Ariel, PA/North Pocono Sims, Antron................... So., DT, 6-5,280 Cleveland, OH/Collinwood Slater, Steve .................... Fr., OT, 6-5,290 New Castle, PA/Mohawk Smith, John..................... So., OC, 6-5,245 Altoona, PA/Bishop Guilfoyle Sohyda, Hm..................... Fr., DE, 6-3,230 Muse, PA/Canon McMillan Span, Pat..........................So., DB, 6-2,180 Greensburg, PA/Greensburg Salem Speakman, Chad .............Fr., FB, 6-2, 200 Gibsonia, PA/Deer Lakes Spencer, Sean.................. So., FS, 6-0,200 Hartford, CT/Buckeley Stambaugh, Darren......... Fr., LB, 6-2,225 Arcadia, PA/Purchase Line Subich, Brian ................. Fr., OC, 6-5,255 Johnstown, PA/Johnstown Teiza, Clint .................. So., OLB, 6-2,205 Patton, PA/Cambria Hts. Tonini, Jay........................Sr., FB, 5-8,219 Butler, PA/Butler Veney, Daniel ............... Fr., DB, 5-10,180 Harrisburg, PA/Harrisburg Warner, Carlos ................ Sr., DT, 6-3,247 Cleveland Hts., OH/Qeveland Hts. Weber, Gary....................So., LB, 6-1,233 Ridgway, PA/Ridgway Weiers, Don....................Fr., DL, 5-11,225 Latrobe, PA/Derry Witte, Steve....................Fr., TB, 5-11,172 Warren, PA/Eisenhower Worthy, Marlon.............So., WR, 5-7,160 Easton, PA/Easton Yettei> Glenn...................Sr., OT, 6-2,245 Steelton, PA/Steelton Highspire Youssef, Danny.............. So., TE, 6-3,202 Allentown, PA/Dieruff Zak, Chris....................... So., QB, 6-2,190 Sagamore, PA/Shannock Valley Zelmore, Shawn............. Fr., DB, 6-4,185 Mt. Pleasant, PA/Southmoreland Assistant Coaches Scott Browning - Secondary Moving to the defensive side of the ball, from the offensive backfield, Scott brings a wealth of coaching experience in his seventh year at the 'Boro. Under his guid­ ance the Scot defense has intercepted 63 passes the past four seasons. He has guided the fortunes of All-Americans Wade Smith and Georj Lewis, and PSAC Rookie of the Year Mario Houston. Scott came to Edinboro from Ohio State University, where he coached receivers and runningbacks including Keith Byers. Prior to his start at OSU, Browning coached at Worthington and Dayton-Fairview High Schools in Ohio, from 1979-81. Then, as a grad­ uate assistant, he coached the defensive 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 education from Ohio State in 1981. Earlier, before trans­ ferring to OSU, Scott attended Capital University where he played football for one sea­ son. Browning was a four-year 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 Edinboro. ftee Checldiig loin PSECO May! (800) 64a>580Qr Dan Gierlak - Running Backs Dan Gierlak enters his sixth season as a full-time coach with his responsibilities 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 Cowboys. Dur­ ing his short stint with the Cowboys, Gierlak's squad gained national championship honors in 1984 and runner up nationally in the 1985 season. Gierlak brings both playing and coaching experience to the staff, giving the Scot players an added plus on the offen­ sive side of the ball. As backfield coach, he has guided former Harlon Hill finalist Elbert Cole and Boro All-American Lester Frye. 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 one-year-old daughter, Alexandria Alicia, reside in Edinboro. PENNSYLVANIA S1ATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION Mark Niswonger - Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers LET THE GAMES BEGIN Nothing gets you out of action quicker than an injury. And nobody gets you back sooner than the Hamot Sports Medicine Center. We put a skilled team together for expert treatment and rehabil­ itation. Including orthopaedic surgeons, physical therapists and certified athletic trainers. What athletes fear most is what we treat best. Call the Hamot Sports Medicine Center at 870-6195. And let the games begin. 22 Hamot Leading the way to betterhealth Mark Niswonger, a veteran of the coaching ranks for 19 years, begins his fifth 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 country over the past four 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 coordinator for Bryan High School (OH) where the team earned a 9-1 record. The next two seasons, Niswonger was the defensive 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 Univer­ sity 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 coordinator and then back to his alma mater from 85-87 as their secondary coach. Niswonger's education includes an imdergraduate degree in physical education and political science from Findlay and a MA in physical education from Ball State. Mark and his wife Patty and one-year-old daughter, Megan Marie, reside in Edinboro. 23 Gene Smith - Defensive Line Edinboro Travel Service POWELL AUTO SUPPLY INC. Gene Smith will enter his fifth year directing the Scot defensive line. The Scots defensive line was ranked first in the PSAC and in the NCAA top ten nationally last sea­ son in rushing defense. He aided in the development of Scot All-Americans Jeff Jacobs and John Messura. Smith also has past association with Coach Hollman as he was a graduate assis­ tant 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 training program as a strength coach. Gene is the coordinator of strength and conditioning for the Scot football squad. As a player, he enjoyed an outstanding career at Heidelberg College. Smith cap­ tained Heidelberg his senior season. He obtained his B.S. degree in education during his undergraduate years and later completed his M.S. in athletic administration from Ohio University. Smith has also completed post-graduate hours. Smith, originally from Monroeville, Ohio, resides in Edinboro. Discount Prices Rt. 6N East Edinboro, Pa. 122 Erie Street Edinboro, Pa. 16412 Phone (814) 734-1639 Ed Stults - Offensive Line 734-1511 Ed Stults enters his fourth year directing the Scot offensive line. In his initial year with Edinboro, Stults organized an offensive front that was one of the best in the coun­ try. He directed the fortunes of three All-Americans including Scot first-teamer Curtis Rose and numerous All-Conference players. Rose recently signed a free agent contract with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He brings over ten years of coaching experience to the Scot linemen. He began his coaching career at his alma mater, Blufton College, in 1981 directing the linebackers. Later on in his coaching stint he turned his attention to the offensive line. He played linebacker at Blufton from 1976-79 and he graduated in 1980 with a BA in education. After his coaching tenure at Blufton that spanned 1981-87, Stults took the offen­ sive line duties at the University of Cincinnati in 1988. Stults is married to the former Pamela Lewis and resides in Edinboro. Mon.-Sat. 8-8 Airline Reservations and Tickets Train Reservations and Tickets Hotel and Car Reservations Closed Sunday jSUBuinv\ The Subway Shop wishes the Fighting Scots great success this year 210 Waterford St., Edinboro, Pa. 16412 734-1159 Scouting the Scots Name; Edinboro University of Pa. (1857) Head Coach: Tom Hollman (Ohio Northern 1968) Location: Edinboro, Pa. 16444 Seasons, Overall Record: 4, 29-14-1 “ President; Foster F. Diebold (Aug., 1979) Assistant Coaches: Scott Browning, Dan Gierlak, Mark Niswonger, Gene Smith, Ed Stults Enrollment: 8,200 1991 Record: 7-4, Conference 3-3 Colors: Red and White RED BALLOON DA3f CARE CENTERS 203 Erie St., Edinboro Just Ask Edinboro Elementary 734-1885 Team Trainer George Roberts : Conference: Pennsylvania State Athletic Assistant Team Trainer Gary Hanna Affiliation: NCAA Division II ✓ Serving infants thru school age ✓ State licensed ✓ Full and part time care Just Ask Northwestern Elementary 756-KIDS Press Box Phone: 814-732-2808 Stadium: Sox Harrison (4,500) 1992 Team Captains: TBA (each game) Athletic Director James K. McDonald Lettermen Retuming/Lost: 33/17 Athletic Dept. Phone: 814-732-2776/2778 Starters Returning: 17 (counting specialties) North Main St. McKean 476-1411 G.H. SCHLOSSER, OWNER/DIRECTOR "Quality child care at an affordable price" Title XX Funding Available 24 219 Chestnut Waterford 796-4405 Sports Info. Director Todd V. Jay Team Strengths: Running Backs, Kicking Game Sports Info. Phone: 814-732-2811 (office) 814-732-2596 (fax), 814-734-4317 (home) Team Question Marks: Depth in Line Play 25 Player Profiles Edinboro Foodmart John and Larry's Village Mall COMPLETE LINE OF Grocery O Meat O Produce Frozen Food O Dairy O Deli and Bakery Products STORE HOURS Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. s ^TELEDYNE PENN-UNION 229 Waterford Street Edinboro, Pa. 16412 (814) 734-1631 FAX: 814-734-4946 26 RUSSELL CRAY, Sr., DL, 6-2, 248, Cleveland, OH, Collinwood . . . pro­ jected as a starting defensive tackle for the 2nd consecutive year . . . played in 11 games last year with 42 tackles including 26 solo stops . . . added 6 tackles for loss for minus 14 yards . .. totals also included 1 pass break up and a pair of sacks for a loss of 16 yards ... strong, physical pass rusher will improve in 1992 with the experience of last season. Mike Barnes Russell Cray Otha Davidson Jody Dickerson Brian Heebsh Corey Hill Gordon Hitchcock Mario Houston OTHA DAVIDSON, So., DL, 6-2,265, Rochester, NY, Brighton ... along with Cray, will look to fill the hole vacated by Scot All-American John Messura .. . played in all 11 games last season as a freshman . .. credited with 22 tackles on the interior with 10 solo stops and a dozen assists . . . also earned a sack for minus 12 and an additional tackle behind the line of scrimmage . . . after a solid spring and off season he is projected into the Scot starting lineup for opening day. JODY DICKERSON, So., QB, 6-0,180, McKees Rocks, PA, Sto-Rox . . . PSAC West Rookie of the Year for 1991 . . . transferred to the Boro from Michigan State . .. started all 11 games in initial season of college ball... connected on 53% of his passes (103-194) for over 1,300 yards and 8 touch­ downs ... his efficiency rating of 112.3 ranked 7th in the entire PSAC ... a threat to run, he gained 240 yards on 75 attempts and 3 scores . . . could develop into one of the Boro's all-time greats Connect with quality... All-American LB Jason Perkins #51 MIKE BARNES, Sr., DB, 5-10, 205, Cleveland, OH, Euclid High School PSAC West 2nd team in 1991 ... 83 tackles last year to rank 4th for the Scots ... added 10 deflections and 1 fumble recovery ... hard tackier with great speed . . . converted fullback ... 16 stops vs. lUP last fall . . . has played in 34 straight games for the Boro ... has earned 185 career tackles from his linebacker/free safety position. BRIAN HEEBSH, Sr., TE, 6-2,230, Tiffin, OH, Tiffin ... PSAC West 2nd team choice at tight end in 1991 . , . big play abilities for TE ... a solid blocker up front for the Boro running attack ... grabbed 13 passes for 162 yards and 2 scores last fall . . . averaged 12.5 yards per catch . . . has 26 receptions for an even 400 yards over the past 2 seasons . . . career game in 1990 against lUP with 3 grabs for 96 yaMs ... soft hands, nets over 15 yards per catch for his career. COREY HILL, Jr., DB, 5-10,180, Miami, FL, Palmetto ... started the Scot '91 opener against NCAA I-AA national champion YSU . . . played in 7 games in the offensive backfield and also saw time in the defensive sec­ ondary . . . carried the ball 26 times for 82 yards on the season and also caught 4 passes for 11 yards ... great speed from the tailback spot... had a great spring showing his game-breaking abilities . . . totaled 5 tackles from his defensive back spot in '91. GORDON HITCHCOCK, Sr., OC, 6-3, 251, Andover, OH, Pymatuning Valley. . . in his first full season with the Scots last fall, Hitchcock played in all 11 games at the center position ... is the Boro's projected starter over the ball for the '92 campaign . . . solid pass protector with good feet . . . helped the Scot ground attack be second best in the PSAC last year . . . All-Conference potential for the Scots at the center spot. Mario Houston, Jr., DB, 5-9, I68, E. Cleveland, oh. East Shaw. . . Edinboro has had the western division's rookie of the year the past 2 sea­ sons with Dickerson ('91) and Houston ('90) . . . outstanding athlete . . . Houston was 3rd on the squad with 75 tackles last year ... he added a fumble recovery, a cause fumble and an interception to his team high 12 deflections in '91 . . . All-American potential, Houston was voted a pre­ season AA last fall... will start at the corner for the 3rd straight year. 27 MIKE KEGARISE, Sr., OL, 6-6, 296, Milan, OH, Edison . .. could follow in the footsteps of Curtis Rose to the pro ranks after his days with the Boro . . . great size and feet. . . former wrestler . . . 2nd team PSAC West selection at tackle last year ... has started the past 22 games for the Plaid . . . Boro has averaged over 200 yards per game on the ground with Kegarise as starting left tackle . . . All-American honors ahead for the "Kegger." Creative Cutting Corner Mike Kegarise Georj Lewis 103 Erie Street GEORJ LEWIS, Sr., DB, 5-9, 175, Connellsville, PA, Connellsville . . . named All-American 3rd team by the Football Gazette last year . . . has started every game, 34 consecutive, at cornerback since his freshman year ... PSAC West 1st team choice by the conference coaches ... anchored the Scot secondary last year with 50 tackles, 11 deflections, 1 interception and 2 recoveries ... 163 career stops with 5 picks. GARY LHOTSKY, Jr., P, 6-2,205, Bridgeport, WV, Bridgeport.. . named 2nd team PSAC West last year at punter ... has started since his freshman year for the Scots ... a versatile athlete ... he can play tight end and defensive end . . . averaged 38.1 yards per punt to rank fifth in the PSAC and 2nd in the west... his 48 punts covered over 1,800 yards with a long of 57 . .. has averaged 36.5 ypp over his two years career .. . has a career long punt of 62 yards. Across from the Edinboro Post Office For appointment call 734-5100 Mon., Wed., Fri. - 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Hues., Thurs. - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. - 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Gary Lholsky Anthony Mariani ANTHONY MARIANI, Sr., DE/LB, 5-10, 214, Pittsburgh, PA, Central Catholic ... projected to start at the defensive end position for the second consecutive season . . . played in all 11 games last year . . . credited with 48 stops ... half of his tackles were solo stops ... 4th on the squad with 8 tackles for loss of minus 16 ... broke up a pair of passes ... caused a fum­ ble and earned 2 sacks last year . . . rugged up front with great lateral quickness. WRENTIE MARTIN, Sr., WR, 6-1,180, Massillon, OH, Washington . .. named 2nd team PSAC West at wide receiver last year . . . great hands and runs solid routes ... led the Boro last year with 39 catches for 607 yards and 3 touchdowns . . . averaged 15.6 yards per catch with a long reception of 62 yards ... led the Boro with 7 catches in the win over SCSU .. . career totals include 91 catches for 1,062 yards and 5 scores ... needs 45 receptions to rank 2nd on the all-time Boro list. Wrentie Martin Steve Nagy STEVE NAGY, Sr., LB/LS, 6-1, 215, Stow, OH, St. Vincent-St. Mary . . . will be the Scot's long snapper for the 3rd consecutive year and will also see time at linebacker in '92 .. . great special teams player and leader . . . Nagy played in all of the Boro games the past 2 years . . . was in on 3 stops for the Boro punt team last year . . . great work ethic who made solid contributions to the Scot program over his career . .. will add quali­ ty depth to the outside linebacker spot in '92. SCOTT NICKEL, Sr., OL, 6-4, 278, Conneaut, OH, Conneaut . . . will start for the 3rd consecutive year on the offensive front... can play center, guard and tackle . . . projected to guard again this fall . . . excellent pass blocker who has made steady improvement over his career . . . All-Con­ ference potential... aided the Scots in rushing for 188 yards per game last fall and 23 touchdowns. Scott Nickel 28 Jason Perkins JASON PERKINS, Sr., LB, 6-0,220, Geneva, OH, Geneva ... earned AllAmerican 2nd team honors from the Football Gazette last year ... projected as a 1st team All-American by the Sporting News Publication for '92 . . . PSAC West 1st team choice by the conference coaches . . . led the Boro with 135 tackles from his inside linebacker position in '91 . . . 76 of his stops were solo ... 9 tackles for loss were 2nd on the team ... tied for the team lead with 2 interceptions and was 2nd with four sacks ... also broke up 4 passes and recovered a fumble. 29 THE • NATIONAL • COLLEGIATE • ATHLETIC • ASSOCIATION SCOTT RUPERT, So., PK, 5-11, 170, Harrisburg, PA, Central Dauphin East . . . begins his second season as the Boro's #1 place-kicker . . . solid freshman campaign in '91 connecting on 71% of his field goal tries . , . made 5 of 7 3-point tries with a long of 35 yards . .. Scots' backup punter Rupert averaged 37 ypp in '91 . . . excellent all-around athlete ... led the Scot baseball team in '92 with a .398 batting average and was PSAC run­ ner up in the "Freshman of the Year" voting. Official Football Signals—1992 ^ ' Ball ready for play Ball dead Touchback (move side to side) Time-Mt Discretionary or injury time­ out (follow by tapping hands on chest) start clock First down Loss of down End of period Touchdown Field goal Point(s) after touchdown TV/Radio time-out Incomplete forward pass Penalty declined No play, no score Toss option dolayed ■I Disregard flag III Legal touching of forward pass or scrimmage kick Inadvertent whistle (Face Press Box) STEVE RUSSELL, So., LB, 6-0,195, Pittsbuigh, PA, Pittsburgh T.A.. . . part-time starter for the Boro last year at outside linebacker . . . made an immediate impact in his freshman year . . . credited with 41 tackles including 21 solo stops .. . added a pair of tackles for loss ... tied for the team lead with 2 interceptions . . . broke up 1 pass and added a pair of sacks for a minus 20 yards ... the Boro freshman also caused 2 fumbles .. . is likely to be a starter in '92. SEAN SEIBERT, Sr., QB, 6-2, 230, Painesville, OH, Thomas W. Harvey . .. Will battle for the QB spot again this year .. . had a solid spring at the defensive safety spot... will likely see action on both sides of the ball this fall... played in 7 games at the quarterback spot last year ... completed 9 of 20 passes for 160 yards ... had an efficiency rating of 102.2 ... a schol­ ar-athlete, Seibert will graduate in 7 semesters. Encroachment (High School) Offside Defense (NCAA) First touching lilegai touching (NCAA) Sideiine warning Safety DERRICK RUSSELL, Jr., TB, 5-11, 190, Pittsburgh, PA, Perry T.A.. . . Scots' top returning ball carrier for this season . . . great I-back player ... rushed for 403 yards on 68 carries and 3 scores in just 9 games last fall... averaged 5.9 yards per carry in '91 . . . caught 4 passes for 37 yards . . . over two-year career covering just 20 games, Russell has rushed for 1,059 yards on 164 carries (6.5 )^c) and 6 touchdowns ... will carry the load for the Plaid this fall. Steve Russell Sean Seibert 22 illegal shift - 2 hands Illegal motion -1 hand Delay of game Substitution infraction FaBuro to wear raguired equipnent Illegal participation Sideline interference Running into (NCAA) or Roughing Kicker or HoMor Illegal IHogal (Followed toward toe batting kicking by pointing for kicking) PAUL STONE, Sr., WR, 6-0,178, Norton, OH, Norton . . . will be in the Scot starting lineup for the 3rd consecutive year at wide out . . . has earned a quality career with the Scots . . . grabbed 9 passes for 113 yards last year and was 3rd on the squad with a 13.0 yards per catch mark .. . Career totals include 42 catches for 387 yards and a pair of scores ... will look to finish strong in '92. 8 uil u. UnsportsmanHka conduct Noncontact foul contact Invalid lair catch signal (High School) IHogal fair catch signal Forward pass | interference Kick catching interference DEVAS SIMMONS, Jr., LB/DE, 6-1, 225, Pittsburgh, PA, Peabody ... is likely to step up to the defensive end spot this season ... after a successful spring is expected to be a force up front against the run and pass ... spot play last year at linebacker, Simmons can play both spots . . . earned 36 tackles in '91 including 14 solo and 22 assists ... caused a pair of fumbles to tie for the team lead ... projected starter by the coaching staff for '92. Roughing passer Devas Simmons Paul Stone 37^ Illegal pass IHegal forward handing on pass 44 Holding or obstructing Blocking below waist Illegal block Ineligible downfield Intentional grounding IHegal use of hands or arms IHegal block in the back (NCAA) NOTE: Signal numbers 25 and 26 are for future expansion. Personal foul Clipping 46 45 Grasping face mask or helmet opening Helping runner Interlocked blocking 30 Chop block TOM TEDDER, Jr., FB, 6-1, 222, Pittsburgh, PA, Baldwin... . starter last fall at fullback... has seen action in all 22 games since his freshman year . .. netted 173 yards on 41 carries and 1 score last year ... great blocker ... considered one of the toughest fullbacks in the PSAC West... All-Confer­ ence potential... has lost just 6 yards in 79 carries over his 2-year career . .. totals 365 yards and a pair of scores in his career. TONY TIGHE, Jr., OL, 6-7, 280, North York, ONT, W.A. Porter . . . Moved to the defensive side of the ball at mid-season for the Scots last year___starter in the remaining four games at the tackle spot... project­ ed starter on the offensive front... big with great feet and drive blocking abilities . . . helped the Boro to being the 2nd best nmning team in the PSAC last year ... can play DT in goal line situations. Tripping Player disquaUfication 31 Tom Tedder Tony Tlghe Basketball, Wrestling Getting Ready - '92-93 Preview Support Staff Scot Cagers Could be PSAC West Favorites Dr. Kathleen Lipkovich Associate Athletic Director Harold Umbarger Assistant to the Athletic Director David Higham Assistant to the Athletic Director Todd V. Jay Sports Information and Promotions Director When the PSAC men's basketball coaches vote in the pre-season for the western division favorite for 1992-93, look for the Fighting Scots to be selected near the top. In three seasons directing the pro­ gram, head coach Greg Walcavich has led the Scots to 60 wins in 84 games includ­ ing a conference runner up finish last sea­ son. A 20-9 slate in 1991-92 was good enough for a berth in the state champi­ onship game but once again, the Scots fell short of their ultimate goal - a trip to the NCAA II national championship tourna­ ment. After beginning 1992-93 with a pre­ season slate of games against NCAA Division I Alaska-Anchorage and AlaskaFairbanks on the road, the Scots face a non-conference schedule which includes backyard rivals Gannon and Mercyhurst and PSAC Eastern Division perennial powers Cheyney and Millersville. Wal­ cavich feels it will all benefit the Scots in the conference stretch run. But the good news for the four-year coach is the return of his most experi­ enced group since taking over in 1989-90. Leading the charge will be the team's leading scorer of a year ago, Adam Cheek. The 6-2 shooting guard netted an Edinboro single season record 594 points last year and averaged 20.5 points per game - all when he averaged just 27 min­ utes of play. George Roberts, Director of Sports Medicine (left) Gary Hanna, Assistant Athletic Trainer Angela Jones Secretary, Football Office Ron Nath Field Maintenance 32 Jim Adams Equipment Maintenance Adam Cheek Other returnees include seniors Greg Fox, Sam Dickerson and Junior Simpson; juniors Lasana Crider, Ron Santiago and Exavier Zollicoffer and red-shirt fresh­ man Keith Perry. Fox earned the starting point guard spot a year ago at Christmas and the Scots proceeded to win over 85% of their games the rest of the way. He finished the year with 103 assists. Dickerson and Simpson occupied the middle last season and averaged 3.0 and 7.0 ppg respectively. Both are solid rebounders while Simpson is the defen­ sive force at center, leading the squad with 49 blocked shots a year ago. Crider, who averaged just over three points per game, appears to be fully recovered from knee surgery and will press both centers for playing time. Santi­ ago will spell Fox at the point while Zolli­ coffer will look to improve on his 6.5 ppg mark a year ago. A clutch performer, Zol­ licoffer drilled a game winning three point basket in the PSAC semi-finals against East Stroudsburg last season. Leroy Bobo, a 6-4 forward from Jor­ dan Community College in Michigan, will look to fill the void left by Aaron Brown. Bobo netted 17.6 points and 8.1 rebounds a year ago. New Look Lady Scots for 1992-93 Replacing first-team Kodak AllAmerican Tammy Walker, Edinboro's first ever, is literally impossible, so Lady Scot head coach Stan Swank does not want to talk about 'that' anymore. His sights are on a "new-look" squad with a mesh of some familiar faces and plenty of new. The Lady Scots return six players from a team that finished 22-8 and quali­ fied for the NCAA II national tourna­ ment. Edinboro has claimed one PSAC crown under Swank and twice has fin­ ished runner up. Leading the list of returnees will be PSAC West 1st team choice Jeannine Jean Pierre. The senior from the Virgin Islands averaged 20 points per game last year, playing an average of over 35 minutes. Her 581 points were the third most in Lady Scot history. Also returning to the fold will be guards Andrea Williams, Pam Artman and Shelby Hodge and forwards Terri Ayers and Cathlene Criss. 33 Williams proved her ability to score with 31 points in the season finale and finished the year with 320 points and 111 assists. Artman was also solid, dishing off 85 assists and scoring 5.3 points per game, while Hodge connected on nearly 30% of her three point tries last season. Ayers will be the Lady Scots' inside force, coming off a year where she grabbed 247 rebounds. Just a junior, Ayers now stands as Edinboro's 15th alltime rebounder with 424. Criss played in 20 games last season and will look to improved playing time this season. Swank boasts some top recruits for the upcoming season including Diana Holder, Lori Montgomery and Shauna Nevel, the most valuable player in the 5th Annual North Coast All-Star Classic in the Cleveland, Ohio, area last year. Wrestlers Eye Division I Top 20 After finishing 25th at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships last season and in the top 30 the past two years, the 1992-93 Fighting Scots and head coach Bruce Baumgartner will eye the nation's elite and a ranking in the top 20 at season's end. Under the watchful eye of the Olympic champion, the Scots have made a steady progression back to the nation's top 10 - a position they secured in their first three seasons of Division I wrestling from 1987-89. The Scots return a pair of All-Americans in 118-pounder Lew Rosselli and Tom Shifflet at 142. Rosselli has emerged in the national spotlight as one of the favorites for the NCAA Division I national title. After placing 4th in the 1992 Olympic Trials, Rosselli has gained the experience to gear up for his title run in March. A 4th place finisher in 1990-91, Rosselli redshirted last season and enters the season with 96 career wins against just 23 losses and 4 ties. Shifflet earned All-American honors last year as a freshman, finishing 7th at the Division I championships. He was voted PSAC and Eastern Wrestling League Rookie of the Year for his 32 wins against just 13 losses and 1 tie. HAMILTON INSURANCE AGENCY Good Luck Scots Georgiann M. Hamilton, AAI, CIC, CPIW Agent AutoHome-Business-Life STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA James H. McCormick Chancellor ERIE INSURANCE GROUP Featuring prints by: Dooiittle, Rediin, Bateman and more ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE ERIE FAMILY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY HOME OFFICE ERIE, PA 15530 Your source for fine art prints and custom picture framing Greetings: On behalf on the Board of Governors for the State System of Higher Education and the Office of the Chancellor, I am pleased to welcome you to today’s exciting athletic event. The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) is a nationally respected athletic association. Last season, over 40 teams were among the best in the coimtry, competing in regional and national championship competitions in football, basketball, swimming, track and field, wrestling, field hockey, tennis, lacrosse, cross country, softball, and baseball. Many athletes earned All-American and top scholar recognition for their work in the classroom and in the athletic 8o*ena. The efforts of these women and men who represent their universities emd the entire State System, in victory or defeat, are supported and applauded. / The outstanding university coaching staffs that provide leadership), instruction, and encouragement also are to be commended for their contributions to the PSAC. Nothing can replace the time and talent they give to their students and universities. The Board of Governors, the university presidents, the campus commimities, and I hope you will continue supporting our State System universities and their athletic programs during the 1992-93 academic year. Your attendance is appreciated. Sincerely, James H. McCormick 119 Erie Street Edinboro, PA 16412 Phone: 814-734-5618 Framing Gallery 111 Erie Street ______ I Edinboro PA 16412 " ■ HOUNDS HEAD INN 5480 Route 6N West Edinboro, Pa. 814-734-4700 Good Luck Scots!! Stop in after the game. 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EUDINICDMO UNIVERSITY ------------- VISA-------------- FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT MAJOR BOGGS, 732-2562 37 Three-Game Individual and Team Stats PUNT RETURNS RUSHING G Name 3 Jackson, Larry 3 Russell, Derrick 3 Dickerson, Jody 1 Farr, Vidal 3 Tedder, Tom 2 Snyder, Chris 2 Mills, William 3 Westerfield, Wade Williams, Terrence 3 Birmingham, Elroy 1 3 Seibert, Sean 3 Totals ATT 54 35 16 6 10 4 8 6 3 3 _3 148 YL 16 8 12 10 0 0 0 2 0 3 NET 414 166 51 45 36 35 32 23 17 11 52 829 TD 7 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 _0 12 INT YDS 430 2 63 0 _0_____ 0 2 493 TD 2 0 _0 2 YG 430 174 63 55 36 35 32 25 17 14 _0 881 PASSING Name Dickerson, Jody Seibert, Sean Williams, Terrence Totals G 3 3 3 3 ' Name Martin, Wrentie Ashton, Dave Stone, Paul Heebsh, Brian Tedder, Tom Jackson, Larry Glus, Rob Russell, Derrick Totals G 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 ATT 53 13 _3 69 C 28 6 _0 34 RECEIVING REC 18 5 3 2 2 2 1 1 34 YDS 330 68 32 32 14 8 6 _3 493 C/G 6 1.67 1 .66 .66 .66 .33 .33 11.3 TD 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 AVG 32.0 16.5 14.0 9.0 21.7 LR 67 19 14 9 67 KICKOFF RETURNS Name Jackson, Larry Stone, Paul Russell, Derrick Tedder, Tom Totals G 3 3 3 3 3 NO 3 2 1 1 7 Fighting Scot Scholar-Athletes YDS 96 33 14 _9 152 Name Houston, Mario Barnes, Mike Ashton, Dave Totals G 3 3 _3 3 YDS 20 18 9 47 NO 1 6 _2 9 AVG 20.0 3.0 4.5 5.2 LR 20 13 _9 42 OPP 37 15 11 11 128 394 143 251 ' 2.0 53 18 ' 231 4.4 181 482 2.7 160.7 3 9 57 6.3 9 6 1 15 (249) 16.6 23 (790) 34.3 6(16) 2.7 EU 63 39 23 1 148 881 52 829 5.6 69 34 493 7.1 217 1322 6.1 440.7 3 28 285 10.2 5 3 2 7 (152) 21.7 10 (387) 1 38.7 / 9(47) * 5.2 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 Intercepted Kickoff Returns (YDS) Kickoff Return Average Punts (YDS) Punt Average Punt Returns (YDS) Punt Return Average 1 38 13 2 35 0 3 40 0 4 0 13 TOT 113 26 G 3 EGA 7 FGM 3 per .42 PPG 37.7 8.7 1992 RESULTS (3-0) LG 30 PUNTS Name Lhotsky, Gary G 3 NO 10 YDS 387 AVG 38.7 LP 55 H H A Totals EUP 35 37 41 113 University of Buffalo Northwood Institute Southern Connecticut OPP 13 13 _0 26 Fall 1991 Seibert will earn a political science degree this December in just seven semesters of attending Edinboro Univer­ sity. His 3.0+ cumulative grade point average and contributions to the Scot football program make Sean a true schol­ ar-athlete. He has been recognized the past three years for his outstanding accomplishments by the University. Lewis, who last year earned AllAmerican honors at defensive back, has found the academic and athletic balance to complete his business administration degree in four years. His 3.0+ cumulative grade point is outstanding, considering he has started every game since his fresh­ man year, a string of 34 consecutive, entering the 1992 season. Spring 1992 Dave Ashton Mike Barnes Det Betti Steve Clare Mike Gentile Rob Glus Brian Heebsh Gordie Hitchcock Mario Houston Mike Kegarise Anthony Mariani John Messura Scott Mikowicz Scott Nickel Derrick Russell Eric Schrimper Sean Seibert Bill Sparenberg Wally Spisak Paul Stone John Walker 1991-92 Scots with Cumulative QPA of 3.0-JScott Mikowicz, Brian Heebsh, Sean Seibert, Mike Gentile, Wally Spisak, Dave Ashton, Georj Lewis, Bill Sparenberg, Gary Lhotsky and Shane Blanford 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. SCORING BY QUARTERS EUP OPP Fighting Scot 3.0 Club Dave Ashton Shane Blanford Steve Clare Russell Cray Dean Dimickle Mike Gentile Rob Glus Mario Houston Issac Johnson Mike Kegarise Georj Lewis Gary Lhotsky John Messura Jason Modlin Pete Murphy Scott Nickel Bryan Riefsnyder Sean Seibert Bill Sparenberg Wally Spisak TEAM STATS FIELD GOALS Rupert, Scott The recent success of the Edinboro University football program has carried over into the classroom. No better examples than the accomplishments of senior quarterback/free safety Sean Seibert and All-American defensive back Georj Lewis. ATT 3,834 3,440 1.030 8,304 Pictured left to right: Rob Glus; Dr. Jerry Jackson, director. Act 101; Bruce Skolnick, chairperson. Department of Academic Support Services; and Mike Barnes. Pete Zapadka Wins PSAC Media Award Pete Zapadka, former sports reporter at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, is the winner of the fourth annua! Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Media Award. He left his position in the sports depart­ ment in May after nearly 11 years to accept a position as an executive producer with the Post-Gazette Radio Network. The award is given by the sports information directors of the PSAC to a media member who has supported and promoted conference athletics. Zapadka is the second Pittsburgh media person to receive the award. Ray KienzI, sportswriter for the Pittsburgh Press, was the first recipient of the award in 1989. Ross Nevel of the Lock Haven Express and former sports information director at Lock Haven University, was the 1990 honoree and Skip Mutter of the Patriot News in Harrisburg was the award winner last year. Zapadka is being recognized for his dedication to excellence in sports reporting and for the many contributions he has made to the PSAC over the years. He is known for his honesty, integrity, diligence and hard work. In addition to his outstanding efforts to get coverage in the paper for PSAC Pete Zapadka athletes from the greater Pittsburgh area, Zapadka has been a valuable friend and confidant to the sports information directors throughout the PSAC, not only those in the Western Division. Through his job on the sports staff, he would regularly fight for listings including Great Minds. Great Places. standings, schedules, results, etc. of PSAC schools in the Post-Gazette. He also was actively involved in the sports department of the P-G zone editions and used informa­ tion on all sports, not only the traditional sports of major media interest. A strong booster of coverage for all NCAA Division II and III schools plus NAIA institutions, Zapadka was an initial supporter of the idea of PSAC press conferences for football and basketball when those events were in the formative stages. In addition to sports, Zapadka’s hobby is astronomy and he has written feature articles for the Post-Gazette’s Science page on that topic. He is the membership secretary for the Amateur Astronorhy Asso­ ciation of Pittsburgh. A native of Ellwood City, Pa. he earned a Journalism degree from l^oint Park College in Pittsburgh in 1975, and went to work full-time at the Post-Gazette in January of 1976. He moved to the sports department in August, 1981. Zapadka and his wife, Lynne, live in Pittsburgh with their two daughters, Allison, 7, and Jessica, 3V2. Lynne works as an account representative in retail advertising for the Pittsburgh Press. What makes the 14 universities in the State System so great? Education leading to opportunities. Wherever you live in Pennsylvania, a State System of Higher Education university is within a half-day’s drive. That means you can go away to college without going far away from home. Tuition is affordable. And, because the State System universities are committed to diversity, you’ll find our campuses friendly and supportive. So, ask your high school counselor about us, or write to: Office of the Chancellor, State System of Higher Education, P.O. Box 809, 301 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17108. We’d really like to hear from you! 1992 Football Cheerleaders - front row L-R: Sherry Alverson, Michele Hadel, Christy Carl, Roberta Kromer, Jessica Vincent, Christine Smith, Jennifer Johnson, Stacie Sikora. Back row L-R: Alissa Gregory, Candice Sanfrotello, Marlene Gormont, Jennifer Gilbert. 40 STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA