Saturday, November 5,1994 1:00 p.m. EDINBORO UNIVERSITY AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL November 5,1994 The Scot Scoreboard Edinboro University*s Official Football Program The Fighting Scot football program is the official magazine for all Edinboro University home football games. The Scot Scoreboard is published by the Sports Information Office and printed by Printing Concepts, Inc., Erie, Pa. Local advertising in The Scot Scoreboard is solicited by the Sports Information Office and sup­ ports 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 Scots Host American International............................................. 3 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.........................................5 President Foster F. Diebold.........................................................6 Troyer Farms Day........................................................................ 8 Scot Success in the Classroom.................................................... 9 1994: Building a Tradition ........................................................ 11 Head Coach Tom Hollman ....................................................... 14 The Hollman Era Continues 1988-1994..................................... 16 1994 Returning All-Americans..................................................17 1993 Honors and Accomplishments..........................................18 Edinboro All-Americans 1988-93.............................................. 18 Edinboro University Alphabetical Roster..................................20 Edinboro University Lineup and Numerical ..................... Center American International College Lineup and Numerical.... Center American International College Alphabetical Roster................21 Assistant Coaches..........................................................23,25,34 Scouting the Scots......................................................................25 Player Profiles..........................................................27,29,31,32 Official Football Signals -1994..................................................30 Senior Steve Russell Makes it Happen.......................................33 Tom Rose Named 1994 PSAC Media Award-Winner................ 34 The Record Books......................................................................36 Eight-Game Individual and Team Stats.................................... 38 Edinboro’s Football Cheerleaders and Trainers.........................40 The State System of Higher Education................................... IBC 1994 Schedule (6-2, PS AC West 4-1) In sport, as in life, no one ever wins alone. With teamwork comes victory. And with that same spirit, PNC Bank is committed to providing the teamwork necessary to help you succeed in reaching all ofyour financial goals. PNCBANK Where Performance Counts Member FDIC Sept. Sept. Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. 1994 Captains: Det Betti (77) and Steve Russell (42) Officials for Today’s Game EUP 3 31 10 26 17 28 1 33 8 31 15 67 22 59 29 7 5 Referee......................................................................Bob Knight Line Judge............................................................ Ron Churchin Umpire........................................................................Pat ScuUen Field Judge ..............................................................George Linck Linesman............................................................Dave Papariello Back Judge................................................................ Steve Dobis Nov. 12 Clock Operator...................................................................... DonKovach OPP at Hillsdale (MI) 28 at Mansfield 31 ELIZABETH CITY (NC) 0 at Lock Haven 16 SHIPPENSBURG 17 at California 6 SLIPPERY ROCK 39 at lUP 21 AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL (MA) CLARION (1:00 p.m.) A member of the State System of Higher Education 1 Scots Host American International 1993 9H^i4ten Stit^tcfineaeuft ed on 100 of 174 passes (58%) for 1,441 yards and 12 touchdowns. He has tossed eight interceptions. Dickerson owns career Edin­ boro standards in yards (6,867), touchdown passes (57), comple­ tions (462) and attempts (875). His main receiving weapon Lateef Walters (39 receptions, 675 yards, 8 TDs) missed the lUP game with an ankle injury and is questionable. Ends Jeff Macintosh (6, 76, 1 TD) and Corey Keyes (11, 215, 1 TD) and Jackson (16, 224) try to fill the void. AIC tailback Rashid Thomas is not far behind Jackson with his 133.1 yards per game rushing mark. He went over the 1,000 yard barrier last week against the Owls, rushing for 133 yards on 31 carries. For the year, Thomas totals 1,065 yards on 213 tries and eight rushing scores. He has also latched on to three passes, one for a score. Starting quarterback Keon Russell is the squad's second leading rusher with 148 yards on 50 attempts. Through the air, Russell is 27 of 60 (45%) for 306 yards and two scores. Current backup Matt Sohns (42 of 104, 579, 4 TDs) got the call early in the year. Top receiving targets are Joe Gaddy (17 rec., 386,22.7 pc, 1 TD) and Jerry Watkins (16,139,2 TDs). The Game The Edinboro University Fighting Scot football team will look to rebound from its recent lUP setback when they play host to American International College today in non-conference action. 9fectfi TOe^tefut ‘Pe«ui^4fttA^uti^ On an Independent Survey Troyer Farms Potato Chips have been chosen as ^ people's #1 choice and here's why ... / Troyer Farms Po'tato Chips are made naturally. Our own spe­ cially grown, specially selected potatoes are cooked in pure vegetable oil to give Troyer Farms Potato Chips the light taste they're famous for. And no preservatives are added, so our chips come Farm Fresh . . . from Troyer Farms to you. 2 The Records The Scots, 6-2 overall and 4-1 in the Pennsylvania State Ath­ letic Conference Western Division, opened the year beating Hills­ dale, 31-28, then dropped a week two decision to Mansfield, 31-26. Consecutive wins then followed against Elizabeth City, 280, Lock Haven 33-16, Shippensburg, 31-17, California, 67-6 and Slippery Rock, 59-39, before the 21-7 defeat at the hands of the Indians. The Yellow Jackets of American International are 2-6 through eight games, with its most recent loss coming last week at Southern Connecticut, 17-9. They started '94 with a win against Cheyney, 44-36, then lost to Millersville, 32-6, and Bloomsburg, 49-6. A victory over C.W. Post, 34-14, followed in week four before dropping straight games to Ithaca, 17-13, pow­ erful New Haven, 59-7, and I-AA Towson State, 48-6. The Defenses The Boro defensive played well enough to win against the Indians last week and will be tested to control the run again today. The linebacking pair of Michael Sims (team high 94 stops, 5 for loss, 1 INT, 1 forced fumble) and Michael Edwards (83, 5 for loss, 1 INT, 2 recovery) continue to flock to the football for the Scots. They turned in 10 and 12 tackles respectively in the tough loss at lUP. Along the front, the Boro features tackles Matt Gentile (35, 4 for loss and 2 sacks), A1 Bass (19, 1 INT, 1 recovery) and Otha Davidson (10, 2 sacks) along with ends Pat Schuster (47, 7 for loss, team high 10 sacks) and Bryan Lambert (48, 4 sacks, 2 for loss). The Edinboro secondary continues to be led by All-Ameri­ can safety Steve Russell. The school's all-time interception leader with 18, Russell has four enemy picks this fall and has also added 28 tackles. Keith Cushenberry (29, 1 INT), Jermaine Carswell (14, team high 9 deflections), Marty Williams (41, 1 INT) and Rick Walker (27) all get time along the Boro's final line of defense. AIC end Jeff Cogell leads the team in tackles (87) and stops for loss (15) and will be a challenge for the Boro offensive front. Tackle Mike Duggan (59) is also solid across the interior. Linebackers Jermaine Harris (73 tackles, 4 fumble recoveries, 2 INTs) and Billy Watson (69) are active as are free safety Micah Pierce (63 tackles, 3 INTs) and cornerback Morgan Lee (45, 2 INT). The Series Today's games will mark the first meeting between the two schools. AIC is an NCAA II independent affiliate located in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Coaches Edinboro features seventh-year coach Tom Hollman while the Yellow Jackets counter with Art Wilkins, in his first year. Hollman, the 1989 Kodak East Region and PSAC Coach of the Year, boasts an impressive 51-21-2 (.703%) mark with the Scots including a 31-8-2 slate in the rugged PSAC West. His 11-year collegiate coaching mark of 75-32-3 includes a 24-11-1, four-year run at Wooster, Ohio. He has led the Scots to four NCAA II play­ off appearances since 1988. Wilkins is 2-6 with AIC, becoming the school's 12th head coach in June of 1994. He had spent the past 22 football seasons as an assistant, including stints with Penn State, Bucknell, Appalachian State and the University of South Carolina. The Offenses Edinboro and AIC each feature top ground attacks, so expect a true test for both defensive lines this weekend. The Scots' Larry Jackson, three-time PSAC West Player of the Week in '94, continues to be one of the nation's best with his 174.9 yards per game rushing mark. The Division II rushing lead­ er the first seven weeks of the season, Jackson has been "held" to consecutive performances of 128 yards and 113 against Slippery Rock and lUP the past two weeks. His string of consecutive 100+ yard efforts now stands at 14 games. Through eight weeks, he boasts 231 carries for 1,399 yards and 12 rushing touchdowns. Jackson's career rushing mark of 3,976 is an Edinboro standard. Jackson ranks second in the country in all-purpose yards, netting over 249 per game. Up front, center Det Betti, guards Chad Wallick and Chris Barney and tackles Tom Lavis and Jeremy O'Day (questionable, ankle injury) continue to clear the way. Freshman Todd Fritz will get the call if O'Day is not healthy. Fullbacks Chris Snyder (25 att., 126 yards, 3 TDs) and Saul Harrison (28, 157, 5 TDs) lead block for Jackson and are both solid ball carriers. Quarterback Jody Dickerson gets his 41st career start, a run where he has led the Scots to an overall mark of 29-10-1 and a pair of NCAA playoff appearances. On the year he has connect­ Kicking Game/Specialties The Scots look to Scott Rupert (5-7 fg, L 32, 27-32 PATs, 14 punts, 37.6 ypp) to handle both kicking jobs while AIC counters with kicker Brian McManus (0-2 fg and 6 PATs) and punter Geoff Whittier (49 pimts, 36 ypp). Jackson is strong returning kickoffs (15, 371, 24.7, L40) while Walters (7.2 pr) and Keyes (2.8 pr) are back on punts for the Scots. The Yellow Jackets feature Watkins (21.0 ypr) back on kicks, whereas Pierce (3.0 pr) and Kevin Palmer (12.0 pr) are deep on punts. Next Week Edinboro returns home for its regular season finale against PSAC West foe Clarion, while AIC battles Springfield College in his first home game in five weeks. 3 Qo Fighting Scots! 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 1994 football season/ President Foster F. Diebold Now in his fifteenth year as pres­ ident of Edinboro University of Penn­ sylvania, 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. 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. Much has been accomplished during President Diebold's tenure. The University has returned to finan­ cial health. Significant facilities and grounds improvements have been achieved, with several of the historic structures on campus restored to their original splendor. Academic programs have been emphasized and improved, with more than 100 degree offerings now available. Enrollment gains have been unprecedented in both numbers and academic quality. International linkages have been established with institutions in sever­ al other countries, and Edinboro Uni­ versity's program for students with disabilities continues to garner acclaim as one of the finest among all colleges and universities in the Unit­ ed States. Widely recognized as a leader in education both here and abroad. President Diebold has posi­ tioned Edinboro University to meet the challenges that will face public higher education in the 21st century. 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. 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. Prior to his presidency of Edin­ boro University, President Diebold was president of the University of 6 For his leadership on an interna­ tional scale and for his many contri­ butions 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. President Diebold was also hon­ ored by the Government of Pakistan with the awarding of the degree of Doctor of Laws (honoris causa), pre­ sented at the Government House in the City of Karachi. The ceremony was attended by the presidents of the several Pakistani universities holding linkage agreements with Edinboro University, as well as many highranking officials of the Government 7 Foster F. Diebold of Pakistan and U.S. diplomatic offi­ cials. A staunch advocate of a statewide system of public universi­ ties in Pennsylvania, President Diebold supported the enabling legis­ lation for the State System of Higher Education (Act 188 of 1982) and saw the State System come to existence in 1983 as a member of the transition team. He currently serves on the Sys­ tem's Executive Council of Presidents and on the boards of the Pennsylva­ nia Academy for the Profession of Teaching, the Pennsylvania State Ath­ letic Conference, and the Dixon Uni­ versity Center at Harrisburg. President Diebold's stature in American higher education has been recognized by several high-level appointments. He was named to the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, the leading national orga­ nization devoted to building con­ structive relationships between the two countries. He was also appointed to the Leadership Council of the Northeast-Midwest Institute, a regional component of the Center for Regional Policy, and to the Pennsyl­ vania Humanities Council, the pri­ vate, non-profit group promoting statewide public understanding of the humanities. Scot Success in the Classroom Farm Fresh Potato Chips and Corn Snacks 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 com­ mitment which is vital in building a championship team. Edinboro University's administration, coaching staff, and most of all, the school's young men who strive for excellence both on and off the gridiron should be commended. Their joint effort ultimately brings us first class enter­ tainment as spectators. It kindles a spirit of competition in all of us along with the ultra-satisfy­ ing feeling which is associated with working extremely hard to achieve a goal. Troyer Farms utilizes this same spirit in our quest for excellence. Our spectators are our customers... the people we are committed to satisfying. We too put for^h that extra effort Under the direction of Tom Hollman, the Scots have not only excelled on the field but in the classroom. Last year the football team had 28 different student-athletes earn semester grade point averages over the 3.0 mark, up one from a year ago. Furthermore, the Scots also increased the number of play­ ers who eclipsed the same standard on a cumulahve basis. Among the 'Boro's standouts were 1994 graduates Scott Mikowicz and Dave Ashton. Mikowicz displayed outstanding work in the classroom, finishing his aca­ demic career with an impressive 3.40 QPA. The height of his studies was exem­ plified with his representation of Edin­ boro University as an NCAA post-graduate scholarship nominee. Also the starting tight end on the football team, Mikowicz caught 25 passes for 365 yards and four touchdowns. Ashton earned honors as a national scholar-ath­ lete and as a three-time Edinboro Univer­ sity scholar-athlete, maintaining a 3.22 QPA during his four years at the 'Boro. He was a starting wide receiver in 1993, catching 26 passes for 334 yards and three touchdowns. Several 1993 graduates earned lau­ rels on and off the field during their careers at Edinboro. Sean Seibert and Brian Heebsh were both recognized as national scholar-athletes by College Foot­ ball Preview magazine a year ago, while All-Americans Georj Lewis and Mike Barnes were nominated for NCAA minority post-graduate scholarships. 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 • P.O.Box 676 • Waterford, PA 16441 (814) 796-2611 Growers • Processors • Distributors Dave Ashton National Scholar-Athlete 8 Fighting Scot 3.0 Club Fall 1993 John Styborski (4.00) Todd Henne (3.81) Josh Przybylski (3.63) Eric Schrimper (3.62) Matt Brown (3.60) Gary Lhotsky (3.59) Gordie Hitchcock (3.50) Eric Zechman (3.35) Derek Clark (3.33) Jason Perkins (3.33) Dave Donaldson (3.30) Tony Tighe (3.30) Rick Walker (3.30) Joe Freund (3.29) Dave Ashton (3.25) Scott Rupert (3.25) William Wise (3.25) Pat Brown (3.17) Matt Barrett (3.14) Chris Hart (3.13) Scott Mikowicz (3.13) Jesse Harman (3.10) Det Betti (3.03) Dr. Roy Shinn, Speech and Communica­ tion Studies Department, addresses stu­ dent-athletes at the recognition banquet in April. Spring 1994 Dave Ashton (4.00) Matt Brown (4.00) Todd Henne (4.00) Gordie Hitchcock (4.00) Steve Russell (4.00) Rick Walker (3.69) Jesse Harman (3.50) Scott Mikowicz (3.43) Chris Hart (3.40) Det Betti (3.33) Jeremy O'Day (3.30) A1 Bass (3.20) Eric Zechman (3.20) Derek Clark (3.16) Cedrick Thomas (3.14) Mike Edwards (3.00) 1993-94 Scots with Cumulative QPA of 3.0-h Matt Brown (3.85) Todd Herme (3.67) Rick Walker (3.55) Scott Mikowicz (3.40) Jesse Harman (3.30) Chris Hart (3.28) Eric Zechman (3.28) Derek Clark (3.24) Dave Ashton (3.22) A1 Bass (3.20) Eric Schrimper (3.10) Gordie Hitchcock (3.03) I 1994: Building a Tradition nly at Perkins® Family Restaurants can you enjoy all of your breakfast, lunch and dinner favorites anytime of the day Like our fluffy buttermilk pancakes, scrumptious edible bread bowl salads, premium three-egg omelettes, creamy chicken pot pies and more. All available when you're hungry. Morning. Noon. Or night. O Before the arrival of Tom Hollman in 1988, the Fighting Scots knew that their football program needed a lift. What they didn't know was that under Hollman's direction, their lift would quickly become a significant elevation. Edinboro has taken its program to national prominence, and in 1994 will aim to reach the NCAA II playoffs for the fifth time in the past six seasons. Last year, the Scots earned their second straight post-season appearance while posting another eight-win (8-3) season. With all three hard fought losses coming at the hands of nationally-ranked oppo­ nents, the Boro was strong enough to fin­ ish the year ranked #14 among the Division II elite. This upcoming season should be a good measure of just how successful the Edinboro tradition has become. Gradua­ tion took 11 starters, many of whom spent multiple seasons at the top of the depth chart. And while the good fortune has been enjoyed, it has not gone unno­ ticed. The Scots will have to carry on the tradition without both former offensive line coach Ed Stults, who assumed the head coaching duties at Defiance College (OH), and former defensive line coach/recruiting coordinator Gene Smith, who now works as an NFL BLESTO scout. The quest for a third straight post­ season berth in 1994 will not be easy with another rugged 10-game schedule. The PSAC West slate is more balanced than ever, while, furthermore, the Scots face formidable non-conference foes in Hills­ dale (MI), Elizabeth City and American International, and Mansfield. The Plaid will host five games and play five on the road in 1994, including the visitors role in two straight contests to begin the year. In a strange twist of for­ tunes, the Boro has been a terror away from home the past two years. Since the start of the 1992 campaign, Edinboro has gone 10 straight regular season road games without a loss while posting seven wins and three setbacks at Sox Harrison Stadium. A Breakdown of Personnel HOURS: Sun.-Thurs. 6 am to Midnight Fri. & Sat. Open 24 Hours 290 Plum Street Edinboro, PA Ph. 734-4600 10 campaign in which he set single season standards for yards (2,209), touchdowns (25), and attempts (277). The Scots have compiled an impressive 23-9-1 record during his string of 33 consecutive starts. Larry Jackson, one of the best tail­ backs in Edinboro history, also returns for his senior season. The 1992 PSAC West Player of the Year returned from early season injuries to amass 1,171 yards and eight touchdowns in 1993. Jackson's 2,577 career rushing yards puts him within 823 yards of the Boro's all-time mark. Full­ back Chris Snyder, both a tough runner and punishing blocker, will solidify the Plaid backfield. When the Scots go to the air, they'll look in the direction of wide out Lateef Walters (23 receptions, 550 yds., 6 TDs) who gives them plenty of big-play experi­ ence. Offensive Line The Boro is strong up the middle, with returning guards Det Betti and Jere­ my O'Day. Betti may be asked to play center to make room for either Chadd Wallick or Otha Davidson, both of whom have started in big games during their careers. On the outside, they must some­ how replace former All-PSAC tackles Mike Kegarise and Tony Tighe. Todd Henne caught four touchdowns last sea­ son and could get the nod at tight end. Defensive Line With only one returnee from last year's squad, the defensive front could be a big question mark. All-Northeast Region defensive end Pat Schuster looks to duplicate a spectacular 1993 campaign in which he had 76 stops and 11 sacks. Playing opposite Schuster could be con­ verted linebacker and special teams standout Bryan Lambert (59 tackles). The main concern is plugging up the middle with the departure of All-Ameri­ can tackle Russell Cray and linemate Rob Harmer. Matt Gentile played well last year when injuries put him into a starting role. The other tackle spot will be up for grabs when the fall practice sessions get underway. Skill Positions Linebackers Quarterback Jody Dickerson will head the offense for the fourth straight season. On pace to break several Edin­ boro career passing records, the PSAC West first-teamer, and honorable mention All-American, returns after a stellar 1993 Michael Edwards will spearhead a linebacking crew who all return as former starters. The two year backer recorded 127 tackles and six break-ups en route to a PSAC West Second Team selection a 11 year ago. Another great season from Edwards could vault him into the Boro's top ten in career tackles. Michael Sims, a 1993 redshirt, will be asked to fill the big shoes of three-time All-American middle linebacker Jason Perkins. Sims had an impressive freshman season two years ago in which he had 84 stops at one of the outside positions. Rahshahn Alston will be expected to round out an excellent core of linebackers in 1994. Only a freshman last year, Alston gained experience as a starter, totaling 69 tackles from the out­ side. Secondary The Boro returns three-fourths of a defensive backfield that terrorized quar­ terbacks for 22 interceptions last season. All-American safety Steve Russell will lead the talented unit. One of the best ath­ letes on the team, Russell is a school record holder with 14 interceptions. Last season the All-American and PSAC West first teamer stole seven aerials and regis­ tered 68 tackles. Also feared for his hit­ ting ability, Russell has forced six fumbles over his stellar career. Marty Williams and Rick Walker also return after starting all eleven games last season. Walker accounted for 46 tackles, five break-ups, and one interception from his free safety position while Williams, a comerback, recorded 61 tackles, 10 break­ ups, two interceptions and a blocked pimt. Both returnees caused two fumbles and recovered another in 1993. Corners David Harris and Ron Allen both saw action throughout the past season and are expected to compete for more playing time this year. Specialties Place-kicker Scott Rupert, a Boro mainstay the past two years, returns to handle the kicking chores for yet another season. In 1993 Rupert set an Edinboro single season record by connecting on 43 of 45 PAT tries. Five of his 11 field goal attempts were also true, including a career best 44 yarder. The Boro will have a new punter in 1994 for the first time in four years due to the graduation of All-American Gary Lhotsky. The vacancy remains up for grabs as camp starts in August. Walters is likely to be the Scots' top punt return threat while Russell averaged over 24 yards per kickoff return last sea­ son, including a 92-yarder for a score at Slippery Rock. Go Team! Best of luck for a great season I ONE STOP SHOPPING Visit our Pharmacy, Bakery, Hot Foods, Deli or Iggle Video Center Today OPEN 24 HOURS 7:00 a.m. Monday thru Midnight Saturday Sundays 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. EDINBORO 606 Erie Street Independently Owned & Operated by Art Smaltz 12 13 Tom Hollman Head Coach Tom Hollman In January 1988, Edinboro Uni­ versity hired Tom Hollman, Athens, Ohio, as its eleventh head football coach in the school's history. Hollman came to Edinboro from Ohio Univer­ sity, where he was the defensive coor­ dinator. Hollman, beginning his seventh year, has the Scot program back in the national spotlight. At Edinboro, he has earned 45 wins against just 19 losses and two ties and owns an impressive 27-7-2 slate against the PSAC Western Division. The Scots have advanced to post-season play four of the past five years. Tom Hollman In 1989, he was named the top coach in the East Region by the National Football Coaches Associa­ tion and also tabbed the top coach in the PSAC West. In 1990, he guided the Scots to their first-ever NCAA II playoff win as Edinboro routed Vir­ ginia Union and advanced to the national quarterfinals. "Edinboro has been a great expe­ rience, and I like the direction of the program," Hollman said. "As a coach, I have been fortu­ nate to coach at many different levels, from high school to Division I. The Division II level here at Edinboro is very appealing to me in relation to my career goals. It is a great feeling to be a head coach at this level." Hollman's educational back­ ground begins with a high school diploma from Memorial High School in St. Mary's, Ohio, followed by his undergraduate degree in education from Ohio Northern University in 1968. Three years later Hollman received his master of science degree in education from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. sive end during his junior and senior years. He holds the school record with 13 career interceptions and earned All-American and All-District honors during the 1966 and 1967 sea­ sons. Hollman also lettered in base­ ball for three years during his stay at Ohio Northern. A chronological look at Holl­ man's coaching career begins in 1968 as an assistant coach at Sidney High School in Sidney, Ohio. From there, Hollman moved on to Greenville High School in Ohio where he became head coach from 1971-73. His Greenville squads posted art impres­ sive 26-2-2 mark during his threeyear stay. / Hollman then moved on to Fre­ mont Ross High School as head coach for the 1974 and 1975 seasons, where his squad recorded 15 wins against three setbacks and two ties. Fremont was the Buckeye Conference champ in 1974, unbeaten at 9-0-1. In 1976, Hollman moved on to the collegiate ranks where he was the defensive 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 history (24-11-1). In 1981, Hollman took an assis­ tant coaching spot with Ball State University which he held through the 1984 campaign. Then, beginning in 1985 Hollman held the defensive coordinator position at Ohio Univer­ sity. Tom resides in Edinboro with his wife, Kandi, and four children, Mari, Jon, Tim and Denise. While at Ohio Northern, Holl­ man was a three-year starter for the football team and a two-year per­ former as a defensive back and offen­ 14 15 The Hollman Era Continues 1988-1994 1994 Returning All-Americans "I like the shape of our program. Our goal was to establish a winning program and have fun in the pro­ cess. I feel we have done that. We continue to improve on the field and in the classroom - we want to contin­ ue to bring a special type of student-athlete to Edinboro University. It is time to take the next step and take our program to the elite level among Division II schools. Each year, we feel that we can play with any team in the coimtry." fodt/ Larry Steve Dickerson Jackson Russell Senior, Quarterback 6-0,183 McKees Rocks, Pa. Sto-Rox High School Senior, Tailback 6-1, 207 Pittsburgh, Pa. Penn Hills High School Senior, Strong Safety 6-0,187 Pittsburgh, Pa. Perry Technical Academy - Tom Hollman 45-19-2 Overall Record (5-4-1,9-3,8-3, 7-4,8-2-1, 8-3) Four Trips to the NCAA II Playoffs 27-7-2 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Western Division 1993 #14-Final NCAA II NCAA II Field of 16 Pre-Season - #2 Football Digest 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 TDs 1992 #15 - Final NCAA II NCAA IL#ield of 16 1991 #20 - Final NCAA II 1990 #11-Final NCAA II NCAA II Field of 16 and Quarterfinalist 1989 #7-Final NCAA II NCAA II Field of 16 Ernest Priester, Wide Receiver NCAA n Player of the Year (runner up 1990), Kodak First Team All-American Career: 147 receptions, 3,053 yards, 35 TDs 16 / A great arm, running ability, accuracy, and elusiveness makes him one of the Boro's all-time bests. / A total package: slashes through holes, quick around the end or good over the top. Can score from an)Twhere on the field. / Combines speed and strength to be a feared defender against the run and the pass. Explosive game breaker on kickoffs. / Honorable Mention Football Gazette All-American in 1993. / Honorable Mention Football Gazette All-American in 1992. / Honorable Mention Football Gazette All-American in 1993. / PSAC West first-team selection last season. / Unanimous PSAC West first-team selection in 1992 and 1993. / Looks to add to his school record of 14 career interceptions. / Has started every game since his freshman season, posting a .712 winning percentage. / Ranks fourth in 'Boro career rush­ ing with 2,577 yards and third in touchdowns (27). / 1994 pre-season All-American by The Sporting News. / PSAC West first-team pick last / / Single season record holder for most yards (2,209), attempts (277) and touchdowns (25). / Needs 225 yards, six touch­ downs, six attempts and 11 com­ pletions to set Edinboro career marks. / First player in Edinboro history to rush for 1,000 yards in consec­ utive seasons. / Averaged 24.2 yards on 17 kickoff returns in 1993. Has averaged 113.8 yards per game in 21 games the past two / Team-high seven interceptions, 124 return yards last season. years. 17 year. 1993 Honors and Accomplishments NCAA DIVISION II Scoring offense - 17th (33.4) Total offense - 20th (419.1) Rushing offense - 28th (214.6) Turnover margin - 24th (+.90) PSAC Scoring offense - 2nd West - 2nd overall Rushing offense - 2nd West - 3rd overall Rushing defense - 2nd West - 3rd over­ all Total offense - 3rd West - 3rd overall Total defense - 3rd West - 3rd overall Individual Honors and Awards Mike Kegarise, OT 1993 All-American, 1st team. Associated Press 1993 All-American, 1st team, C.M. Frank 1993 All-American, 3rd Team, Football Gazette 1993 All-American, 2nd team. Consen­ sus 1993 PSAC West, 1st team Jason Perkins, LB 1993 All-American, 2nd team. Associat­ ed Press 1993 All-American, 1st team, C.M. Frank 1993 All-American, 2nd team. Football Gazette 1993 All-American, 2nd team. College SIDs 1993 All-American, 2nd team. Consen­ sus 1993 PSAC West, 1st team Jody Dickerson, QB 1993 All-American, honorable mention. Football Gazette 1993 PSAC West, 1st team Larry Jackson, RB 1993 All-American, honorable mention, C.M. Frank 1993 PSAC West, 1st team Steve Russell, SS 1993 All-American, honorable mention. Football Gazette 1993 PSAC West, 1st team Russell Cray, DT 1993 All-American, honorable mention. Football Gazette 1993 PSAC West, 1st team Gary Lhotsky, P 1993 PSAC West, 1st team Gordie Hitchcock, OT 1993 PSAC West, 2nd team Tony Tighe, OT 1993 PSAC West, 2nd team Mike Edwards, LB 1993 PSAC West, 2nd team Mario Houston, DB 1993 PSAC West, 2nd team The Student Government Association of Edinboro University Edinboro Team Awards Best Conditioned - Mike Kegarise Outstanding Freshman - Rahshahn Alston Special Teams MVP - Gary Lhotsky Offensive MVP - Mike Kegarise Defensive MVP - Jason Perkins PNC Bank Award - David Ashton Bill Engh Award - Mike Kegarise Edinboro finished third in the final Lam­ bert/Meadowlands Award voting. Edinboro All-Americans 1988-93 Jason Perkins, LB - Football Gazette (second team) 31 AAs named to 30 different teams Georj Lewis, DB - Football Gazette (third team) 1988 Associated Press - Honorable Mention Elbert Cole, RB; Michael Willis, FS Football Gazette - Honorable Mention John Messura, DL 1989 1992 Elbert Cole, RB - Division II Player of the Year Award, Harlon Hill (third place), Kodak (first team). Football Gazette (second team) Associated Press (third team) Mike Kegarise, OL - Associated Press (third team). Football Gazette (honorable mention) ^ ' Jason Perkins, LB - Football Gazette (third team) Ernest Priester, WR - Associated Press (third team). Football Gazette (third team) Mike Barnes, DB - Football Gazette (third team) Joe Brooks, OL - Football Gazette (second team) Anthony Ross, DE - Football Gazette (third team) Football Gazette - Honorable Mention . Harold Galupi, QB; Michael Willis, FS; Ron Hainsey, OL; Chip Conrad, DT Football Gazette - Honorable Mention Georj Lewis, DB; Scott Nickel, OL; Gary Lhotsky, P; Larry Jackson, RB 1990 1993 Ernest Priester, WR - Division II 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 Broncos Curtis Rose, OL - Associated Press (first team). Football Gazette (first team) SUPPORTS FIGHTING SCOTS ATHLETICS Mike Kegarise, OL - Associated Press (first team),C.M. Frank All-America (first team). Football Gazette (third team), ^Consensus All-America (second team) Jason Perkins, LB - Associated Press (second team), C.M. Frank All-American (first team). Football Gazette (second team). College Sports Information Directors (second team), *Consensus All-America (second team) Football Gazette - Honorable Mention Lester Frye, RB; Jeff Jacobs, DL Football Gazette - Honorable Mention Jody Dickerson, QB; Steve Russell, SS; Russell Cray, DT 1991 Curtis Rose, OL - Associated Press (second team). Football Gazette (first team). Free Agent Signee Miami Dolphins C.M. Frank All-America - Honorable Mention Larry Jackson, RB 18 Mel Perry, President Maya Kriem, Vice President Ed Montgomery, Director of Finance 19 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Allen, Ron .................... DB, 6-1,175, So. Youngstown, OH/ Chaney Alston, Rahshahn.......... LB, 6-1,200, So. Painesville, OH/Harvey Bailey, Ferlan.................RB, 5-11,182, Fr. Orlando, FL/Lake Highland Barney, Chris ............... OL, 6-4,275, So. Salamanca, NY/Salamanca Barrett, Matt.................. DL, 5-11,240, Jr. Greensburg, PA/Greensburg Central Bass, A1........................... DL, 6-3,280, Jr. Durham, NC/Jordan Benbow, William.......... RB, 5-11,185, Fr. Bedford, PA/Bedford Betti, Det.........................OL, 6-4,285, Sr. Brockport, NY/Albion Boykin, Rodney........... WR, 5-9,165, So. Durham, NC/C.E. Jordan Brinson, Tony...............RB, 5-11,190, So. Pittsburgh, PA/Langley Brown, Matt.................... DL, 6-1,220, Jr. Chagrin Falls, OH/Walsh Jesuit Byrd, Rashadeen........... LB, 5-10,213, Fr. Meadville, PA/Meadville Carswell, Jermaine ...... DB, 6-2,171, So. Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills Carr, Willie.................... LB, 5-11,199, Fr. Erie, PA/Tech Clark, Derek.................PK, 5-10,170, So. DuBois, PA/DuBois Culver, Mike .................. TE, 6-3,225, Jr. Harmony, PA/Seneca Valley Cushenberry, Keith......DB, 5-10,180, Jr. Washington, PA/Washington Davidson, Otha............. OL, 6-3,290, Sr. Rochester, NY/Brighton Dickerson, Jody.............QB, 6-0,183, Sr. McKees Rocks, PA/Sto-Rox Edwards, Michael.......... LB, 6-2,210, Sr. Washington, PA/Washington Farr, Vidal...................... RB, 5-8,160, Jr. Aliquippa, PA/Aliquippa Fritz, Todd.................... OL, 6-7,310, So. Pittsburgh, PA/North Hills Gentile, Matt................. DL, 6-1,260, Jr. Greenville, PA/Reynolds Giovengo, Mike ...........OL, 6-3, 280, So. McKees Rocks, PA/Sto-Rox Grecek, Jeff..................DL, 6-3,245, Fr. Johnstown, PA/Conemaugh Valley Hannan, Jesse .............. DE, 6-3,215, So. Brackenridge, PA/Highlands Haines, Donald .............QB, 6-2,226, Fr. Tire Hill, PA/Conemaugh Township Harris, Jeff....................OL, 6-6,290, Fr. Scarborough, ONT/Wexford Court Harrison, Saul............. FB, 5-11,235, So. Albion, NY/Albion Hart, Chris....................QB, 6-2,190, So. Allison Park, PA/Hampton Henne, Todd...................TE, 6-3,230, Jr. Louisville, OH/Louisville Kuhlmann, Jason..........TE, 6-5,230, So. White Plains, NY/White Plains Keyes, Corey..................DB, 6-4,220, Jr. Homestead, PA/Steel Valley Jackson, Larry ............... RB, 6-2,207, Sr. Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills Jones, Rich .....................DL, 6-4,310, Jr. Wexford, PA/North Allegheny Lambert, Bryan................DE, 6-1,225, Jr. Logan, OH/Logan Lavis, Tom .....................OL, 6-8,285, Sr. Seward, PA/Laurel Valley Macintosh, Jeff..............WR, 6-2,170, Sr. Trafford, PA/Franklin Regional Martin, Emory................ LB, 6-2,225, Fr. Painesville, OH/Thomas W. Harvey Mosley, Mark................. RB, 6-0,220, Fr. Lincoln University, PA/Oxford Area Oaks, Anthony................DL, 6-2,230, Jr. Harrisburg, PA/Susquehanna O'Connor, Mike.............LB, 6-1,215, So. Harborcreek, PA/Harborcreek O'Day, Jeremy................ OL, 6-3,280, Jr. Lockport, NY/Lockport Pfender, Keith .............. DL, 6-3,264, Fr. McDonald, PA/Fort Cherry Roberts, Jason...............DE, 5-11,200, Fr. Titusville, PA/Titusville Roberts, Jerry................. LB, 6-2,230, So. Erie, PA/Tech 20 Roberts, Terry ..............WR, 6-3,210, So. Erie, PA/Tech Rupert, Scott..................PK, 5-11,180, Sr. Harrisburg, PA/Central Dauphin East Russell, Steve...................SS, 6-0,190, Sr. Pittsburgh, PA/Perry T.A. Sabo, John...................... TE, 6-4,234, So. Uniontown, PA/Laurel Highlands Sauppee, Ryan ...............LB, 6-4,207, Fr. Reading, PA/Central Catholic Schmaltz, Dean ............DB, 5-9,195, So. Sagamore Hills, OH/Nordonia Schuster, Pat .................. DE, 6-2,230, Jr. Bradford, PA/Bradford Sims, Michael ................ LB; 6-2,210, Jr. Wilkinsburg, PA/Wilkinsburg GOOD LUCK SCOTS See us for all your automotive needs! New Buicks New Chevys New Chevy Trucks Used Cars Leasing Rentals Service Parts + Full Body Shop Snyder, Chris.................. FB, 6-2,220, Sr. Wattsburg, PA/Seneca Thompson, Rob ..............TE, 6-3,215, Jr. Pittsburgh, PA/North Allegheny Trevino, Jesse................ OL, 6-2,294, So. Del Rio, TX/Del Rio Wagner, Eric................. P/K, 6-4,210, Fr. Furnace, PA/State College Walker, Richard................FS, 6-2,175, Jr. Munhall, PA/Steel Valley Wallick, Chadd.............. OL, 6-4,275, Sr. Dover, OH/Dover Walters, Lateef..............WR, 5-10,180, Sr. ^I’ittsburgh, PA/Westinghouse Ware-Bey, Quentin ...... WR, 6-0,169, Fr. Cleveland, OH/Shaw Wendl, Jesse.................. OL, 6-3,270, So. Chagrin Falls, OH/Kenston Williams, Marty............ DB, 5-10,175, Jr. Cleveland, OH/Shaw Williams, Terrance....... QB, 6-3,188, So. Bensalem, PA/Bensalem Wright, Terrence.............FB, 6-0,252, Fr. Coatesville, PA/Coatesville Zechman, Eric................ OL, 6-3,270, Jr. Centerville, OH/Centerville BUICK CHEVY CHEVROLET / "Celebrating our 76th Anniversary" Present This Coupon By December 31,1994 QUICKLUBEptM $19.95 oil, lube, filter ~ no appointment necessary 29 minutes or less or your next one is free $5.00 Receive Off PA STATE INSPECTION - Other Parts and Labor Extra - One Coupon Per Car Coupon EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OFFENSE AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE DEFENSE OFFENSE 29 7 87 71 66 77 72 76 6 47 22 14 COREY KEYES...............................................WR LATEEF WALTERS ........................................ WR TODDHENNE ..................................................TE TOM LAVIS......................................................... LT CHRIS BARNEY...............................................LG DET BETTI...........................................................C CHAD WALLICK .............................................. RG JEREMY O’DAY................................................RT JODY DICKERSON ........................................QB CHRIS SNYDER.............................................. FB LARRY JACKSON ...........................................TB SCOTT RUPERT............................................. PK 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 29 31 32 33 34 36 37 38 40 42 44 45 46 47 45 95 52 38 44 48 21 24 4 42 36 2 BRYAN LAMBERT ...........................................LE AL BASS............................................................ LT MATT GENTILE ............................................... RT PAT SCHUSTER ............................................. RE MICHAEL EDWARDS ..................................OLB MICHAEL SIMS ............................................MLB RAHSHAHN ALSTON ................................. OLB KEITH CUSHENBERRY ............................... CB MARTY WILLIAMS ......................................... CB STEVE RUSSELL........................................... SS RICK WALKER ................................................FS ERIC WAGNER ....................................... ./....... P Wagner, E...................................P/K Farr, V. ........................................ RB Williams, M....................................DB Harrison, S.....................................FB Dickerson, J..................................QB Walters, L..................................... WR Bailey, F. .......................................RB Boykin, R......................................WR Allen, R......................................... DB Williams, T. ................................. QB Rupert, S....................................... PK Hart, C........................................... QB Carswell, J.....................................DB Haines, D...................................... QB Clark, D.............................................K Byrd, R........................................... LB Alston, R.........................................LB Jackson, L..................................... RB Mosley, M...................................... RB Cushenberry, K.............................DB Keyes, C........................................DB Martin, E.........................................LB Benbow, W.................................... RB Brinson, T. ................................... RB Carr, W........................................... LB Walker, R....................................... FS Wright, T....................................... FB Schuster, P. .................................DE Roberts, Jerry ............................. LB Russell, S......................................SS Edwards, M....................................LB Lambert, B.....................................DE Schmaltz, D...................................DB Snyder, C.......................................FB 48 Sims, M.............................. >........... LB 52 Gentile, M..................... /..............DL 56 Zechman, E................................... OL 58 Brown, M........................................DL 59 Oaks, A...........................................DL 60 Grecek, J....................................... DL 62 Trevino, J......................................OL 64 Barrett, M....................................... DL 65 Davidson, O.................................. OL 66 Barney, C.......................................OL 70 Jones, R.........................................DL 71 Lavis, T. ....................................... OL 72 Wallick, C...................................... OL 73 Wendl, Jesse.............................. OL 74 Giovengo, M..................................OL 76 O’Day, ^...................................... OL 77 Betti, D........................................... OL 78 Harris, J.........................................OL 79 Fritz, T. ......................................... OL 80 Ware-Bey, Q................................ WR 82 Macintosh, J................................WR 84 Thompson, R................................TE 85 Culver, M....................................... TE 86 Kuhimann, J..................................TE 87 Henne, T. ..................................... TE 88 Roberts, Terry.............................WR 89 Sabo, J...........................................TE 90 Sauppee, R................................... LB 91 Hannan, J...................................... dE 94 Pfender, K...................................... dL 95 Bass, A...........................................DL 98 O’Connor, M.................................. lb 99 Roberts, Jason.............................dL 87 67 51 64 65 66 89 83 11 29 33 4 JOE GADDY .............................. ................. SE RUSS MOUSSIGNAC ...................... .................. LT MATT OUSLEY .................................... ................. LG RAY BERARDI ..................................... ....................C KEVIN POND ...................................... ................ RG JIM FRIEDEL ......................................................... RT STEVE HAYES..................................... ................. TE FRED MARCELL ................................ ..................FL KEON RUSSELL ................................ ................ QB RASHID THOMAS ............................................... TB JERRY WATKINS................................ ................. FB BRIAN McMANUS............................... ....................K DEFENSE 98 97 90 95 JEFF COGELL ..................................... ................ LE MIKE DUGGAN ................................... ..................LT MATT MURPHY ................................... ................ RT DAVID BALUNAS ................................ ................ RE 48 57 44 3 2 12 7 5 BILLY WATSON ................................................QLB DAVE SPEARS ................................................ MLB JERMAINE HARRIS ........................................OLB CORY MICKENS ................................................CB MORGAN LEE .................................................... CB ELLIOTT BEST ................................................... SS MICAH PIERCE .................................................. FS GEOFF WHITTIER................................................P 2 Lee, M..................................... DB 42 44 Lively, T. ...............................RB Harris, J................................... LB 74 Crown, D................................. DT 77 Black, R...................................OT 3 Mickens, C............................. DB 4 McManus, B........................... PK 5 Whittier, G................................. P 46 47 McLaughlin, T....................... RB Singleton, W........................... LB 79 80 Kirkman, K........................ DL/LB Renelus, H............................ WR 7 Pierce, M................................ DB 48 Watson, B................................LB 81 Starks, C................................. TE 8 Palmieri, A.............................. DB 51 Ousley, M...............................OG 83 Marcell, F. ...........................WR 9 10 Williams, A............................. CB Gaines, E................................SS 52 55 Zink, C....................................OG Shuster, R...............................OL 85 87 Whittier, G.............................. LB Gaddy, J............................... WR 11 Russell, K...............................QB Hayes, S................................. TE Best, E.................................... DB Palmer, K................................LB Sohns, M...............................QB Buonocore,T ........................ LB Spears, D................................ LB 89 12 16 18 56 57 90 Murphy, M...............................DT Vickers, J................................ DT Martin, B......................... WR/DB Lopez, T. ................................TE 93 95 Luman, J................................. DT Balunas, D............................ DE 25 29 30 Rojas, M................................ DB Thomas, R..............................RB Lockhart, W............................RB Dominick, T. .......................... LB Ravosa, M............................. OG Emery, S................................. DE Berardi, R..................................C Pond, K.................................. OG 92 20 21 59 60 63 64 65 Watkins, J............................. RB Caban, D...............................RB Friedel, J.................................OT Moussignac,R........................ OT Stearns, K...............................OL Duggan, M..............................DE Cogell, J..................................DE Bercy, J................................... DE 33 35 66 67 69 97 98 99 70 Leventhal, R...........................OL 39 Hughes, C.............................RB 73 Bingham, C...........................OT American International College MQMDEY - fMDAY lunch SUHDHirS VIIEDHESDftVS -iTOVJ BUITCT CAN BUCTCT ■ ^ Pizza, Pasta & Salad 11:30am - Ipm Dine m only. _ 5.9 Pizza, Pasta &L Salad pm. Dme-in only. ^ Dine-in only* Pizza, Pasta Sl Salad e.o Plcca 4Iiit iiBiK'KaillMIH pi^ 41111. Dtuvim EDINBORO CRLL 734-7370 SUNDAY - THURSDAY TIL 11PM • FRIDAY & SATURDAY TIL 12 MIDNIGHT Balunas, Dave................DE, 6-2,235, So. Millis, MA/Millis Berardi, Ray.................... C, 5-10,260, Sr. Springfield, MA/Central Bercy, Jay........................DE, 6-3,245, Jr. Brockton, MA/Brockton Best, Elliott.................... DB, 5-11,175, Jr. Brooklyn, NY/New Utrecht Black, Robert ................. OT, 6-4,290, Jr. Ridgefield Park, NJ/Ridgefield Park Bingham, Charlie.......... OT, 6-4,290, Sr. Danvers, MA/Danvers Burke, Steve.................. DB, 5-8,165, Fr. N. Providence, RI/N. Providence Buonocore, Ted ............LB, 5-10,220, Sr. Waterbury, CT/Sacred Heart Caban, Dan.................... RB, 5-9,170, Fr. West Roxbury, MA/West Roxbury Candia, Deon............... WR, 5-9,170, Sr. Linden, NJ/Linden Charron, Matt.................TE, 6-6,225, Jr. Rutland, VT/St. Joseph's Cogell, Jeff.....................DE, 6-2,245, Jr. Brockton, MA/Brockton Crown, Dan.................. DL, 6-3,245, Fr. Boca Raton, FL/Spanish River Dominick, Tim............LB, 5-10,210, So. Chicopee, MA/Chicopee Duggan, Michael..........DT, 6-3,270, So. Levittown, NY/Island Trees Emery, Sonny................. DE, 6-4,245, Fr. Lake Wales, FL/Lake Wales Friedel, Jim..................... OT, 6-4,260, Sr. New Hartford, NY/New Hartford Gaines, Ed.......................DB, 5-9,175, Jr. Manhattan, NY/John F. Kennedy Gaddy, Joe......................WR, 5-9,160, Jr. Brockton, MA/Southeastern Reg. Harris, Jermaine ...........LB, 5-10,210, Jr. Central Nyack, NY/Nyack Hayes, Steve.................... TE, 6-3,240, Jr. Middletown, CT/Middletown Hughes, Chris.................RB, 5-8,180, Fr. White Plains, NY/Valhalla Kirkman, Karl................ LB, 6-2,230, Fr. Bronx, NY/Lehman Lee, Morgan................... DB, 5-9,175, Fr. Staten Island, NY/Curtis Leventhal, Rich.............OL, 6-3,270, Fr. Melville, NY/Half Hollows Hills East Lively, Travis................. RB, 5-9,205, Jr. Erving, MA/Tumers Falls Lockhart, Willie............ RB, 5-10,185, Sr. Dorchester, MA/West Roxbury Lopez, Tom.....................TE, 6-2,215, Sr. Yorktown Heights, NY/Yorktown Luman, Joe .................. DL, 5-11,240, Fr. Westminster, MA/Oakmont Marcell, Fred............... WR, 6-1,180, So. Moores town, NJ/Holy Cross Maglio, David...............RB, 5-10,200, Fr. Wilmington, MA/Wilmington Martin, Billy ......... WR/QB, 6-3,195, Sr. Arlington, MA/Arlington McLaughlin, Tim........... RB, 5-11,210, Jr. Franklin, MA/Franklin McManus, Brian............ K, 6-1,180, Jr. East Bridgewater, MA/East Bridgewater Mickens, Cory .............. DB, 5-9,160, Sr. Roosevelt, NY/Roosevelt Moussignac, Russ ......... OT, 6-2,290, Sr. Nyack, NY/Nyack Murphy, Matt.................. DT, 6-2,240, Jr. Blauvelt, NY/Tappan Zee Nally, David................DB, 5-10,200, Fr. Ludlow, MA/Ludlow Ousley, Matt.................. OG, 6-0,240, Sr. Billerica, MA/Billerica Palmer, Kevin............. WR, 5-10,170, Fr. Long Beach, NY/Long Beach Palmieri, Anthony....... WR, 5-9,165, Fr. Cooper City, FL/Cooper City Pierce, Micah ................. DB, 6-3,180, Jr. Paterson, NJ/Eastside Platt, Joel ....................WR, 5-11,165, Fr. Haskell, NJ/Lakeland Pond, Kevin ...................OG, 6-2,265, Jr. Foxboro, MA/Foxboro Ravosa, Mike ................ OT, 6-3,275, Fr. Longmeadow, MA/Longmeadow Renelus, Henry ............WR, 6-0,175, Fr. Brooklyn, NY/Midwood Rojas, Mark................ WR, 5-11,165, Sr. Worcester, MA/South Russell, Keon.............. QB, 5-11,185, Fr. Brooklyn, NY/Midwood 21 Shoemaker, Charles ..... DL, 6-3,225, Fr. Boynton Beach, FL/Atlantic Shuster, Ray.................. OL, 6-3,285, Fr. Cinnaminson, NJ/Holy Cross Singleton, William........LB, 6-1,200, Fr. Boston, MA/Boston English Sohns, Matt................... QB, 6-3,200, Jr. Treadwell, NY/Delaware Academy Spears, David ................ LB, 6-1,245, Sr. Brooklyn, NY/Midwood Starks, Chuck................TE, 6-3,225, Fr. Springfield, MA/Commerce Steams, Keith................OL, 6-1,255, Fr. West Roxbury, MA/West Roxbury Thomas, Rashid.............RB, 5-9,195, Jr. Elizabeth, NJ/Elizabeth Watkins, Jerry................ RB, 6-0,220, Sr. Middletown, NY/Pine Bush Watson, Billy................. LB, 6-4,215, Jr. Brooklyn, NY/Nazareth Whittier, Geoff.............. P, 6-4,185, Sr. Belchertown, MA/Cathedral Whittier, Greg............... LB, 6-3,225, So. Belchertown, MA/Cathedral Williams, Adam .............DB, 5-8,175, Jr. Brockton, MA/Brockton Vickers, Jessie ...............DT, 6-4,275, So. Elizabeth, NJ/Elizabeth Zink, Chris ................... OL, 6-1,265, So. Erving Falls, MA/Tumers Falls Assistant Coaches Stop “>6 9*'” Scott Browning UNCLE CHAHLIE'S PIIIA PUB afiet 0< Featuring all your favorite Pub Food and Beverages Pizza * Spaghetti * Steak & Fry Salad Eggplant Parm * Hoagies * Sandwiches * Wings Salads Frosted Mugs and Pitchers 606 Erie St. Sunset Plaza (next to Giant Eagle) Edinboro, Pa. Hamot Spo The right choice for athletic care. .Jj Hamot Delivery Service 5:00-11:30 p.m. 734-1715 Moving to the offensive side of the ball, from the defensive backfield, Scott brings a wealth of coaching experience in his ninth year at the 'Boro. Under his guidance the Scot defense has intercepted 78 passes the past six seasons. He has guided the fortunes of All-Americans Steve Russell, Michael Willis, Wade Smith, Georj Lewis, and Mike Barnes, and PSAC Rookie of the Year Mario Houston. Offensively, he coached former greats Elbert Cole, Floyd Faulkner and Ross Rankin. Scott came to Edinboro from Ohio State University, where he coached receivers and running backs. Prior to his start at OSU, Browning coached at Wor­ thington and Dayton-Fairview high schools in Ohio, from 1979-81. Then, as a Offensive Line graduate assistant, he coached the defen­ sive secondary at New Mexico State in 1982. In 1983, he mentored the receivers at Idaho State University which advanced to the Division I-AA playoffs. Browning earned a master's degree in education administration from New Mexico State in 1983, and a BS in educa­ tion from Ohio State in 1981. Earlier, before transferring to OSU, Scott attended Capital University where he played foot­ ball for one season. Browning was a fouryear letterman in four sports at Loudonville High School (OH) prior to his collegiate days. Scott is married to the former Lynn Hook, and has a son, Andrew Scott. The Brownings reside in Edinboro. Dan Gierlak - Running Backs Dan Gierlak enters his eighth season as a full-time coach with his responsibili­ ties concerning the running backs. He was formerly the head women's softball coach for the Scots and led the squad to the PSAC playoffs in 1990. Gierlak came to the 'Boro from Thiel College (Pa.) where he coached the defen­ sive secondary for the 1984 season. Dan, a starter and three-year letterwinner for the Plaid in the secondary, moved on to the semi-pro ranks with the Chicago Cow­ boys. During his short stint with the Cowboys, Gierlak's squad gained nation­ al championship honors in 1984 and nm- ner up nationally in the 1985 season. Gier­ lak brings both playing and coaching experience to the staff, giving the Scot players an added plus on the offensive side of the ball. As backfield coach, he has guided former Harlon Hill finalist Elbert Cole and Boro All-Americans Lester Frye and Larry Jackson. Originally from Buffalo, New York, Dan graduated from Edinboro with a degree in health and physical education. He and his wife, the former Amy Adams, three-year-old daughter, Alexandria Ali­ cia, and 9-month-old son, Daniel "Joey" Jr., reside in Edinboro. Tony Elliott - Secondary Tony Elliott, a defensive back with the Green Bay Packers from 1986-88, begins his first season coaching the Fight­ ing Scot secondary. His professional play­ ing experience should be beneficial to an already strong Edinboro secondary. "Tony has a fine football mind, and has been successful as a player and coach. He comes strongly recommended from oth­ ers in the profession and will be an excel­ lent role model for our players," head coach Tom Hollman said. Elliott comes to Edinboro from Wayne State (Michigan), where he served as the defensive coordinator and sec­ ondary coach last year. He started at WSU in 1992 as defensive coordinator and linebacker coach. He began his coaching career at Alma College in 1990-91, before coaching at Grand Valley University in 1991-92. His main duties at those two schools were recruiting and teaching on the defensive side of the ball. Elliott is a graduate of Central Michi­ gan University where he majored in sports studies with a minor concentration in interpersonal communications. He was a four-year letterman for the Chippewas of CMU. Originally from Detroit, Elliott played at Finney High School from 197982 where he was an All-State performer. 23 Assistant Coaches Mark Niswonger - Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers It’s No Mystery,.. PSECU can solve your financial dilemmas! Capitol Card V^iSA.! 9.9% APR for purchases! 119% APR for cash advances! tom Mark Niswonger, a veteran of the coaching ranks for 21 years, begins his seventh 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 on the Division II level. 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 deferrsive coordi­ nator for Bryan High School (OH) where the team earned a 9-1 record. The next two seasons, Niswonger was the defen­ sive coordinator at West Carrollton High School (OH) where his squad posted an impressive 17-1-2 slate. After West Carrollton, he then returned to graduate school at Ball State University where he helped coach the tight ends and offensive linemen. From 1981-84, Niswonger was the head coach at Franklin City schools and was named "coach of the year" in 1982 when his squad won its first league championship in 18 years. He then moved on to the collegiate ranks in 1984 at Manchester College as defensive coor­ dinator and then back to his alma mater from 85-87 as their secondary coach. Niswonger's education includes an imdergraduate degree in physical educa­ tion and political science from Findlay and a MA in physical education from Ball State. Mark and his wife Patty and threeyear-old daughter, Megan Marie, and eighteen-month-old son, Joushua Jay, reside in Edinboro. (814) 734-5650 (800) 352-3182 Scouting the Scots “Serving Erie’s Fiooring Needs For 109 Years” NCAA® COUNTY WIDE SERVICE ESTIMATES Name................................. Edinboro University of Pa. (1857) Head Coach.................. Tom Hollman (Ohio Northern, 1968) Location............................ .....................Edinboro, Pa. 16444 Seasons, Overall Record..... ....................................6,45-19-2 President........................... ... Foster F. Diebold (August 1979) Assistant Coaches.............. ......Scott Browning, Dan Gierlak Mark Niswonger, Tony Elliott Enrollment......................... ........................................... 7,730 1404 E 12TH 1993 Record........................ TRI STATE AREA’S LARGEST IN-STOCK SELECTION OF CARPET & LINOLEUM Colors ................................ ............................Red and White Team Trainer...................... ...........................George Roberts OVER 400 ROLLS & 800 REMNANTS IN STOCK Conference......................... Assistant Team Trainer........................................Gary Hanna Affiliation .......................... 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Rahshahn Alston, So., LB, 6-1,180, Painesville, OH, Harvey ... earned starting job at OLB in his first season . . . compiled 69 tackles (36 solo), sixth on team and third among 1994 returnees . . . had nine tackles and two break-ups against nationally-ranked Ferris State . . . hard hitter despite 180 lb. frame ... career high 12 tackles vs. California. Ron Allen Rahshahn Alston Jody Dickerson Michael Edwards Matt Gentile Todd Henne Det Betti, Sr., OL, 6-3, 260, Brockport, NY, Albion . . . earned starting guard position last season . . . helped clear the way for a balanced offense which averaged over 425 yards per game . . . blocked for two honorable mention All-Americans . . . will anchor one of the middle positions on the line, possibly at center ... versatile performer ... could play one of any three spots. Otha Davidson, Sr., OL, 6-3, 280, Rochester, NY, Brighton ... versatile athlete who can play both offense and defense ... will battle for starting position on offense this year . . . strong player who can penetrate line with good quickness . . . posted 41 career tackles, 21 solo, four sacks and six more for loss... member of the Ironman strength club. Jody Dickerson, Sr., QB, 6-0, 183, McKees Rocks, PA, Sto-Rox . . . Football Gazette honorable mention All-American and PSAC West first team selection in 1993 ... has started all 33 games since freshman year, posting a career record of 23-9-1 . . . needs only 225 yds., 11 comp., six att., six TDs to set school records in each category . . . first player in 'Boro history to average over 200 yards per game in a season (200.8)... 2,209 yards, 25 TDs, 277 attempts in 1993 are Edinboro bests... efficien­ cy rating of 144.4 ranked 11th nationally ... threw a TD every 5.6 com­ pletions last season... career: 5,426 yds., 45 TDs, 362-701 (51.6%). Mike Edwards, Sr., LB, 6-2, 210, Washington, PA, Washington . . . PSAC West second team choice last year .. . ferocious hitter who looks to start at LB position for the third straight season . . . Boro's second leading tackier in 1993 with 127, most among returnees . . . 211 career tackles ranks 27th on Scot's all-time list... posted a career high 17 tack­ les, one sack and one break-up vs. Elizabeth City . . . great all-around player ... career: three sacks (-9), six forced fumbles, two fumble recov­ eries, 11 tackles for loss (-17), and nine pass break-ups. Matt Gentile, Jr., DL, 6-1,260, Greenville, PA, Reynolds ... saw quali­ ty playing time in 1993, his first full season, including two mid-season starts . . . collected nine tackles, one sack (-10), two TFL (-3) . . . made great strides throughout the season ... will vie for starting position ... three tackles, two for loss vs. Lock Haven. Todd Henne, Jr., TE, 6-3, 222, Louisville, OH, Louisville ... played in all 11 games last season . . . possible starter at tight end in 1994 . . . snared seven passes for 88 yds., four of which were touchdowns . . . excellent blocker . . . caught two passes for 24 yds., and two TDs vs. Lock Haven... possesses good hands and a great ability to get open. 27 Player Profiles Jay's Auto Wrecking FnBJ„S « 17 Acres of Late Model Used Auto Parts ERIE SX. EDIMBORO, PyV. Used Engines & Transmissions our Specialty Alternators ❖ Starters ❖ Glass 734>3ll2 Bryan Lambert, Jr., LB, 6-1, 218, Logan, OH, Logan . . . played a key role as a reserve linebacker and on special teams ... collected 59 tackles, 34 solo and five tackles for loss in sophomore season ... saw spot duty as a down lineman, a position that he may be assigned in '94 . . . had seven tackles, one for loss, in win over Shippensburg... member of the Ironman strength club. Larry Jackson Bryan Lambert Tom Lavis Jeremy O'Day Terry Roberts Scott Rupert Steve Russell Pat Schuster Tom Lavis, Sr., OL, 6-7, 270, Seward, PA, Laurel Valley . . . provided depth to an exceptional offensive line last year . . . will look to replace one of two All-PSAC West tackles ... has good speed to match tremen­ dous size ... projected starter at one of the tackle spots this fall. ❖ Rear Ends ❖ Radiators ❖ ❖ Fenders & Body Panels ❖ * 734-4022 11610 Hamilton Road, Edinboro 1 mile off Rt. 99 ft Go Larry Jackson, Sr., RB, 6-1, 207, Pittsburgh, PA, Penn Hills . . . honor­ able mention All-American and unanimous PSAC West choice in '93 ... PSAC West Player of the Year in 1992 . . . 2,577 career rushing yds. ranks fourth in 'Boro history ... needs 823 yds. to set Edinboro all-time rushing mark . . . 1,171 rush yds. in '93,1,218 in '92 - only Scot to rush for over 1,000 yds. in consecutive seasons ... 40 career kickoff returns for 998 yds. (24.9). ^rccn S^fants * bouquets (ustonUzf^ * (crs^es aitd SBoitfotmtere^ Jeremy O'Day, Jr., OL, 6-3,275, Lockport, NY, Lockport... returns as a starting guard from a season ago ... provided time for QB Jody Dickerson who set three single season records in '93 . . . cleared the way for over 4,500 yds. of offense last year . . . maneuverability allows him to play both guard and tackle . . . All-PSAC potential and All-American possibilities down the road during his career. Boro Terry Roberts, So., WR, 6-2,195, Erie, PA, Tech .. . saw quality playing time in 10 games as a true freshman in '93 . . . will be considered for a starting job . . . had two receptions for 115 yds., including a 79 yd. touchdown, the Scots longest pass play of the season vs. Elizabeth City ... season: four catches, 168 yds., two TDs ... also carried the ball twice for 45 yds.... great speed on the outside. Scott Rupert, Sr., PK, 5-11,180, Harrisburg, PA, Central Dauphin East ... three year starter for the Scots ... enjoyed the fine season converting on 43 of 45 PATs, the most conversions in Edinboro history ... also suc­ cessful on five of 11 EG att.... ranks fourth in career kick scoring (124) and field goal accuracy (50.0%), second in extra points (85) and third in PAT accuracy (86.7%) . . . PSAC Player of the Year in baseball last spring, set seven school records. Steve Russell, Sr., DB, 6-0, 187, Pittsburgh, PA, Perry T.A. . . . First team All-PSAC West and honorable mention All-American by Football Gazette . . . possibly the best all-around player on the team . . . seven interceptions from SS position in '93 propelled him to an Edinboro career record of 14 . . . averaged 24.2 yds. on 17 kickoff returns ... 92 yd. return for TD vs. Slippery Rock... career high 10 tackles vs. lUP ... will be the leader of a big hitting, big play secondary. 1994 Edinboro University Coaching Staff (front row L-R): Mark Niswonger, Tom Hollman, Scott Browning. Back row L-R: Dan Gierlak, Scott Mikowicz, Nick Cronk, Tony Elliott. 28 Pat Schuster, Jr., DL, 6-2, 226, Bradford, PA, Bradford Area . . . First team All-Northeast Region last season ... broke through for 11 sacks in '93, third best single season mark and most by an individual since 1983 ... recorded 76 stops, 49 solos, second among returnees ... great work ethic ... 13 tackles, three for loss, three sacks and two forced fumbles in win over Shippensburg... former heavyweight wrestler for the Scots. 29 THE • ATHLETIC NATIONAL • COLLEGIATE • ASSOCIATION Michael Sims, Jr., LB, 6-2, 218, Pittsburgh, PA, Wilkinsburg . . . 1993 redshirt. . . started all 11 games as a true freshman two years ago . . . was named Rookie of the Year by his teammates ... fourth on the team in tackles with 70 total stops, 39 solos in '92 .. . will probably make the move inside filling the void of All-American Jason Perkins . . . excep­ tional speed exemplified in pass coverage . . . recorded career high 12 tackles with a sack in '92 playoff loss to Ferris State. Official Football Signals—1994 Ball ready for play * UntImed down Ball dead Touchback (move side to side) Time-out Discretionary or injury time­ out (follow by tapping hands on chest) Start clock TV/Radio time-out Loss of down First down Touchdown Field goal Point(s) after touchdown incompiete forward pass Penalty declined No play, no score Toss option delayed Legal touching of forward pass or scrimmage kick Safety Inadvertent whistle (Face Press Box) 19 'I Disregard flag End of period Sideline warning Player Profiles Encroachment INF) Offside Defense (NCAA) First touching Illegal touching (NCAA) ^ illegal procedure False start Illegal formation Encroachment Offense (NCAA) Chris Snyder, Sr., FB, 6-2, 210, Wattsburg, PA, Seneca . . . has been a solid performer the past two seasons for the 'Boro as a spot starter . . . played in every game at fullback and as a special teamer in 1992 and 1993 ... expected to start this year ... great power and blocking ability. .. career: 55 att., 216 yds., three TDs, four receptions for 46 yds., and 15 tackles. Richard Walker, Jr., DB, 6-2,176, Homestead, PA, Steel Valley ... wel­ come addition to the secondary in 1993 ... projected starter at free safe­ ty ... tallied 46 tackles, 26 solo, five pass break-ups, one int., two forced fumbles and one recovery . . . nine tackles and two break-ups vs. Slip­ pery Rock ... foot injury on game's first play kept him out of the New Haven playoff game. Chadd Wallick, Sr., OL, 6-3, 260, Dover, OH, Dover . . . has been spot starter over the past two seasons . . . played vital role in back-to-back 1,000-f yard seasons by Larry Jackson ... will contend for a starting job, most likely at guard ... most experienced of returning linemen. Richard Walker Chadd Wallick Lateef Walters Marty Williams 22 Lateef Walters, Sr., WR, 5-10, 180, Pittsburgh, PA, Westinghouse . . . Illegal shift - 2 hands Illegal motion -1 hand Illegal participation lllogai pass Illegal forward handing 4^ Delay of game Sideline interference Substitution infraction Running into (NCAA) or Roughing Kicker or Holder Invalid fair catch signal (NF) Illegal fair catch signal on pass Illegal use of hands or arms (NF) Illegal block in the back (NCAA) Note: Signal numbers 25 and 26 are for future expansion. Personal foul Clipping Grasping face mask or helmet opening 30 rv’ Roughing passer Marty Williams, Jr., DB, 5-10,173, Cleveland, OH, Shaw ... solidified the secondary at the comer in '93 . . . scored 11 tackles, seven solo, one for loss, one int., and forced a fumble in a victory over Elizabeth City .. . scored the 'Boro's first points of the season on an 85 yd. blocked PAT return .. . has shown his ability as a hard hitter . . . season: 61 jolts, 31 solo, three for loss, 10 break-ups, two ints., two forced fumbles, one recovery and one blocked pimt. Chop block 46 45 Helping runner Interlocked blocking Forward pass interference Kick catching interference Blocking below waist Illegal block Ineligible downfield Intentional grounding 44 Holding/obstructing Illegal use of hands/arms (NCAA) Unsportsmanlike conduct Noncontact foul Failure to wear required equipment Illegal batting Iliegal kicking (Foilownd by pointing toward toe for kicking) Enjoyed an exceptional junior season for the Scots . . . currently ranks first in career yards/catch at Edinboro (21.6) . . . caught 23 passes and led the team with 550 yds. (23.9) and six TDs in '93 . .. great knack for freeing himself for the long ball . . . snagged four passes for 139 yds. and two TDs, including a game saving 46 yd. bomb that set up the win­ ning TD at the Rock... career: 46 catches, 994 yds., and eight TDs. Tripping Player disqualification Chris Barney-OL Salamanca, NY Matt Barrett - DL Greensburg, PA AlBass-DL Durham, NC 31 Tony Brinson - RB Pittsburgh, PA Senior Steve Russell Makes it Happen Player Profiles If you gaze out on the practice fields across from McComb Fieldhouse in late August, you'll see well over 50 young men who are chomping at the bit to get their football season underway. You'll see these same preseason hopefuls under close coaches' supervision, hitting the sleds, running drills and sweating under a hot sun, fighting for a chance to play. Matt Brown - DL Chagrin, Falls, OH Tony Ford - DL Mt. Vernon, OH Keith Cushenberry - DB Washington, PA Jermaine Carswell - DB Pittsburgh, PA Jesse Hannan - DL Brackenridge, PA Joe Freund - OL Bridgeville, PA If you look out on those same prac­ tice fields on September 19, the Monday of a bye week for the Fighting Scots, you'll see just one hopeful, also looking for a chance to play - Boro senior Steve Russell. Vidal Farr - RB Aliquippa, PA David Harris - DB Rankin, PA Senior strong safety Steve Russell owns Edinboro's career record for interceptions with 18. Russell's Big Plays Over his career, Steve Russell has forced six fumbles and intercepted 18 passes, accounting for 24 turnovers in 38 collegiate games. Here is a game-bygame account of Russell's big plays for the Fighting Scots: Date Chris Hart - QB Allison Park, PA Chuck Ramey - LB Youngstown, OH Jeff Macintosh - WR ' Trafford, PA Eric Zechman - OL Centerville, OH John Sabo - TE Uniontown, PA 32 Jerry Roberts - RB Erie, PA Opponent 10/12/91. ....Lock Haven . 10/19/91. ....Shippensburg 10/26/91. ....California ... 10/3/92... ....Clarion......... 10/17/92. ....Shippensburg Result __ 1 interception ... 1 forced fumble __ 1 interception .. 2 forced fumbles .... 1 interception (85 yd. TD return) 10/24/92. ....California.... ... 2 interceptions 11/7/92.... ....lUP............... .... 1 interception 11/21/92.. ....Ferris State .. .... 1 interception 9/18/93... ....Elizabeth City. ___1 interception 9/25/93........Buffalo........... __ 1 interception 10/9/93.... ....Lock Haven . .... 1 interception 10/16/93......Shippensburg __ 1 interception 10/23/93.. ....California.... ... 2 interceptions 10/30/93.. ....Slippery Rock ... 1 forced fumble and a 92 yd. kickoff return for a TD 11/13/93... ....Millersville .. .. 1 forced fumble 11/20/93... ....New Haven........... 1 interception and 1 forced fumble 10/1/94.... ....Lock Haven .. ___1 interception 10/8/94.... ....Shippensbiu-g. ___1 interception 10/15/94.. ....California .... .... 1 interception 10/22/94.. ....Slippery Rock. ___1 interception (47 yd. TD return) You see, Russell could have walked away from college football here at Edinboro. After a tremendous 1993 season when his team leading seven intercep­ tions elevated his total to an Edinboro career best of 14, Russell fulfilled his degree requirements for a bachelor of sci­ ence in criminal justice. However, the Scots' starting strong safety did have another season of eligibility left, and after carefully weighing his decision, Russell decided that he could not walk away from football just yet. "I had to think about many things before I decided to come back," said the Pittsburgh native. "But if I decided not to play, then I would have been thinking about what could have been had I played." After enrolling in Edinboro's gradu­ ate program, one thing Russell did not consider on his way back to his final sea­ son, was the possibility that he might get hurt. And on that one fateful day in pre­ season camp, Russell sustained what Boro head trainer George Roberts diag­ nosed as a "very severe ankle sprain." So severe in fact, that initially he thought that it may have been broken, and Roberts feels that even after playing in five games this season, Russell has yet to fully recover from the disaster. He says, "At this point, Steve probably isn't fully recovered. He's probably playing at about 85 to 90 percent, which is a testament to how tough of a kid he is, and how dedi­ cated he is to what he does." But when September 19 rolled around, and Steve Russell was by himself on the practice field running sprints, hit­ ting the sled and letting out an occasional scream to show how frustrated he had become, there was no doubt that not even 33 an ankle injury keeping him less than 100 percent was going to keep him away from his senior season. And if you don't believe that one player can make a difference, pay atten­ tion to these stats: Russell has picked off a pass in four of the five games which he has played this season. Including a play­ off loss to New Haven last year, Russell has forced a turnover in 10 of the last 12 games in which he has played. In the three games in which Russell did not play this season, the opposing team's passing efficiency rated at 124.6. In the five games in which Russell has participated, that same rating stands at 90.9. Before Russell joined the team this season, the defense was allowing 209.3 yards per game pass­ ing. In the five games after Russell came aboard, the Scots have allowed 137.6 per outing. Russell's coaches will tell you his greatest attribute is that he is a team ori­ ented player. However, he brings many attributes to the team as an individual as well. Among them are his senior leader­ ship and a big play mentality. "The biggest things that I learned from the seniors who I played with in the past were to play hard and to never give up," said the third year starter. "When I was ready to roll over and die, those players would pick me up, and I would follow them. I feel that is my role now, to do the same tilings that they did for me." As far as making the big plays is con­ cerned, Russell, who now totals 18 inter­ ceptions and six forced fumbles throughout his career, is an expert. "I con­ sider myself a big play guy," said Russell. "When everybody on the team and every­ body in the stands looks for a big play to happen on defense, I feel that they are looking at me. I feel I have to be held accountable for what happens on the field because between (linebacker) Mike Edwards and myself, we are the only two seniors out there on the defense. Because I am a senior, I want to lead by example and take the initiative to make something happen." After looking at four great seasons filled with hard work, determination and a desire to win that was unparalleled by anyone, the Boro fans will tell you, Steve, you already did. Assistant Coaches Nicklaus Cronk - Defensive Line Cronk joins Edinboro University's staff as the former position coach for tight ends at Indiana University. He spent two seasons with the Hoosiers, both of them as a graduate assistant to head coach Bill Mallory. His first season in Bloomington, Cronk spent time assisting the defensive coordinator with the linebackers, and he also helped in the recruiting duties. While at lU, he graduated with a master's degree in physical education administra­ tion. Prior to joining the staff at Indiana, SPORT THE BEST! Cronk was an assistant coach at Carroll Consolidated High School, handling the special teams and defensive end responsi­ bilities. Cronk spent his playing days at Wabash College, where he was an honor­ able mention performer in the Indiana College Athletic Conference, and captained the 1991 league championship squad. He graduated from Wabash with a bachelor of arts degree in political sci­ ence. Scott Mikowicz - Student Coach Mikowicz is a welcome addition to the Fighting Scots staff, signing on as a student assistant. This season he will aid in the mentoring of the tight ends and special teams. Assuming his first coach­ ing duties, Mikowicz joins the Boro crew after playing tight end for the Scots the past two seasons. The former U.S. Naval Academy student saw a great deal of action for the Boro in 1993,/hatching 25 passes for 365 yards and four touch­ downs. Also an excellent student, Mikow­ icz carries a 3.4 QPA as a health and physical education major. In 1994, he was chosen by the University as an NCAA post-graduate scholarship nominee. EDINBORO UNIVERSITY VISA. You know the 14.5% APR rate is low. (That^s great for you!) Plus now there’s no annual fee. (That’s even better!) When you carry the card and each time you use it, money goes back to support school programs. (That’s great for everybody!) So, don’t wait to sport the best! Call to Apply FirstWestern Bancorp,INC. Tom Rose Named 1994 PSAC Media Award-Winner Tom Rose, sports editor of the Washington Observer-Reporter has been named the 1994 winner of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) George Heaslip Media Award. Rose is the sixth recipient of the annual award given by the sports information directors of the PSAC to a media member for his or her professional journalistic efforts in covering' conference student-athletes and teams. The award is given in honor of the late George Heaslip, long-time Cheyney University sports information director and before that, sports editor of the West Chester Daily Local News. Heaslip died in 1992. Last year's recipient of the award was Jim Doyle, sports director of WHLMAVJMW Radio in Bloomsburg. Other winners have been Pete Zapadka of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in 1992, Skip Hutter of the Harrisburg Patriot-News in 1991; Ross Nevel of the Lock Haven Express and former sports information director at Lock Haven University in 1990, and Ray Kienzl of the now defimct Pittsburgh Press in 1989. Good Lack Scots The Ambridge, Pa. native has been honored for his writing many times. He has won three Keystone Press Awards and two Golde^^Quill Awards. In 1982, he was namdd the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) Sports Writer of the Year. Rose was the founder and is a former president of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Pro Football Writers of America. He is the Pittsburgh correspondent for the (Cleveland) Browns' News Illustrated. \ Rose has been on the staff of the Observer-Reporter since 1976 and was elevated to sports editor in 1981. He regularly covers California University athletic events and writes extensively on the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. 34 Since 1986, Rose has been president of the Washington/Greene County Coach of the Year Association which annually selects the top high school coach in southwestern Pennsylvania. He also has done free lance radio work for several Pittsburgh area stations including KDKA in Pittsburgh and WKEG in Washington. A graduate of Edinboro University, Rose was sports editor of the Spectator, the school's student newspapers, and also served as color commentator for Fighting Scot football and basketball contests. .50 minimum finance charge 1-800-837-6669 HAMILTON INSURANCE AGENCY Georgiann “Turk” Hamilton, AAI, CIC, LUTCF Agent Auto-Home-Business-Life Art Consulting Conservation Framing Limited Edition Prints Originals ERIE INSURANCE GROUP Commercial Accounts ' ERIE = tt Atovi Ml m 5«V'C« Wildlife Art F R /VI I rsj G Edinboro Art ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE ERIE FAMILY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY HOME OFFICE ERIE, PA 16530 Fred & Anita Parker 111 Erie Street Edinboro, Pennsylvania 16412 Phone: 814-734-3777 Fax; 814-734-8967 119 Erie Street Edinboro, PA 16412 Phone: 814-734-5618 35 The Record Books The Record Books Career Rushing Touchdowns RUSHING Career Reception Yardage Player Elbert Cole A1 Raines LARRY JACKSON Lester Frye Floyd Faulkner Jim Romaniszyn Derrick Russell Damon Chambers Dave Green Rich Holmes Bob Mengerink Chris Conway Blair Hrovat Bob Klenk Joe Sanford Career Rushing Leaders 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. Player A1 Raines Elbert Cole Lester Frye LARRY JACKSON Dave Green Floyd Faulkner Keith Collier Derrick Russell Bob Mengerink Rich Holmes Jim Romaniszyn Damon Chambers Dave Span Joe Early Chris Conway Bryan Libert Joe Sanford Blair Hrovat Andy Parma Mike Ray Ray Rhodes Jeff Delbane Jim Pisano Bob Klenk Ross Rankin Years 1969-71 1986-89 1989-91 1991-Present 1975-76 1984-87 1981-83 1990-92 1969-71 1974-75 1970-72 1982-84 1981-85 1977-80 1987-90 1974-77 1970-71 1981-84 1977-79 1978-81 1983-84 1975-77 1983-86 1982-84 1985-86 Yardage Total 3,399 3,341 2,626 2,577 1,978 1,845 1,684 1,673 1,435 1,302 1,266 1,227 1,107 1,095 1,034 1,031 1,026 967 885 843 806 734 728 713 681 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. Player Elbert Cole A1 Raines Lester Frye LARRY JACKSON Blair Hrovat Dave Green Floyd Faulkner Keith Collier JODY DICKERSON Rich Holmes Derrick Russell Bob Mengerink Joe Early Jim Romaniszyn Bryan Libert Mike Ray Chris Conway Joe Sanford Damon Chambers Andy Parma Corey Hill Dave Span Scott Dodds Melvin Morrisette Jim Pisano Year 1986-89 1969-71 1989-91 1991-Present 1981-84 1975-76 1984-87 1981-83 1991-Present 1974-75 ' 1990-92 1969-71 1977-80 1970-72 1974-77 1978-81 1987-90 1970-71 1982-84 1977-79 1990-93 1981-85 1984-86 1973-75 1983-86 Years 1986-89 1969-71 1991-Present 1989-91 1984-87 1970-72 1990-92 1982-84 1975-76 1974-75 1969-71 1987-90 1981-84 1982-84 1970-71 Rushing TDs 40 37 27 27 18 16 15 15 15 15 15 12 12 10 10 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Player Ernest Priester Howard Hackley Wrentie Martin Tim Beacham John Toomer Jim Romaniszyn Cleveland Pratt LATEEF WALTERS Gary McKnight Elbert Cole Bob Jahn Eric Bosley Paul Stone Brian Heebsh Steve Larson Years 1986-90 1973-76 1989-92 1977-80 1985-88 1970-72 1985-88 1991-Present 1981-84 1986-89 1976-78 1981-84 1989-92 1990-92 1973-76 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. Yards 3,064 (148) 2,467 (135) 1,871 (131) 1,812 (91) 1,204 (78) 1,083 (57) 1,064 (78) 994 (46) 986 (38) 918 (89) 868 (58) 808 (61) 787 (59) 732 (44) 708 (39) 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Player Bob Beauregard Willie Curry Ebby Hollins George Miller Wade Smith Anthony Ross Mike Barnes Michael Wayne John Williams Tom Lang Bryan Smith Phil Giavasis MIKE EDWARDS Georj Lewis Jim McClure Mike Wetherholt Bill Bender PASSING Career Passing Yardage 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Attempts 642 506 503 443 377 361 357 333 294 286 282 273 271 271 238 224 215 201 196 194 185 176 175 169 167 Player Hal Galupi JODY DICKERSON Blair Hrovat Jude Basile Scott Dodds Jim Ross Rick Shover Mike Hill Joe Sanford Dan McHenry Scott McKissock Mike Malone Bob Jacobs Sean Seibert Barry Masterson Years 1987-90 1991-Present 1981-84 1973-75 1984-86 1986-89 1976-79 1976-78 1970-71 1974-76 1970-72. 1965/ 198(t-81 1989-92 1968-70 Yards 5,650 5,426 5,103 3382 3,292 2,578 2,492 2,483 1,224 1,040 1,024 751 687 656 634 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 9. 10. Player Ernest Priester Howard Hackley Tim Beacham Bob Suren Bob Jahn Eric Bosley Gary McKnight Jim Romanisz)m John Toomer LATEEF WALTERS Wrentie Martin Mike Romeo Years 1986-90 1973-76 1977-80 1984-86 1976-78 1981-84 1981-84 1970-72 1985-88 1991-Present 1989-92 1970-72 Touchdowns 35 19 14 13 11 10 10 10 9 8 8 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9. 10. 12. DEFENSE Career Passing Touchdowns 8. 9. 10. 36 Player Hal Galupi Blair Hrovat JODY DICKERSON Scott Dodds Jude Basile Jim Ross Mike Hill Rick Shover Joe Sanford Mike Malone Years 1987-90 1981-84 1991-Present 1984-86 1973-75 1986-89 1976-78 1976-79 1970-71 1965 Touchdowns 50 49 45 27 21 17 17 16 15 8 Player Rick Jordan Ron Link Matt Miller Russell Cray John Messura Delvin Pickett Anthony Ross Matt Grebenc Bob Beauregard PAT SCHUSTER Sean Henderson Jeff Jacobs John Brenneman Years 1981-84 1977-81 1988-90 1990-93 1988-91 1988-91 1989-92 1982-85 1980-83 1992-Present 1983-85 1988-90 1982-85 Sacks 25.5 24 19.5 19 17 15 14 14 13.5 12 12 11.5 11.5 Career Interceptions 1. 2. 3. Career Tackles 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Years Tackles 1980-83 267 1976-79 263 1969-70 253 1973-76 246 1988-91 245 1989-92 241 1989-92 236 1988-89 234 1987-89 226 1975-78 226 1975-78 213 1980-83 212 1990,1992,1993-Present 211 1989-92 209 1973-74 208 1985-87 207 1970-72 207 Career Sacks Career Receiving Touchdowns Career Rushing Attempts 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Career Tackles Cont'd: RECEPTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Player Jim Krentz Jason Perkins Rich lorfido Greg Sullivan Ron Gooden A1 Donahue Bob Cicerchi Ron Link Bob King Gary Sisko Michael Willis Jeff Shaw Willie Chealey Mario Houston Years 1975-78 1990-93 1970-72 1974-77 1974-77 1987-90 1978-81 1977-81 1969-71 1969-71 1985-88 1973-76 1981-84 1990-93 Tackles 572 480 432 429 428 423 398 339 319 317 289 280 272 287 7. 9. 37 Player STEVE RUSSELL Ken Petardi Wade Smith Dave Parker Ron Miller John Walker Ray Bracy Jim Krentz Greg Rose Dan Allie George Miller Years 1991-Present 1977-79 1988-91 1980-83 1977-80 1971-73 1982-85 1975-78 1981-83 1978-80 1973-76 Interceptions 14 13 12 12 12 12 11 11 10 10 10 Eight-Game Individual and Team Stats Rushing Jackson, Larry Harrison, Saul Farr, Vidal Snyder, Chris Brinson, Tony Dickerson, Jody Bailey Ferlan Walters, Lateef Roberts, Terry Hart, Chris Total Dickerson, Jody Hart, Chris Keyes, Corey Total Walters, Lateef Jackson, Larry Keyes, Corey Henne, Todd Macintosh, Jeff Kuhlmann, Jason Sabo, John Roberts, Terry Snyder, Chris Brinson, Tony Harrison, Saul Boykin, Rodney Total Jackson, Larry Benbow, William Roberts, Terry Keyes, Corey Harrison, Saul Sabo, John Edwards, Mike Total Rupert, Scott Wagner, Eric Team Total Rupert, Scott Wagner, Eric Total Punt Returns G 8 8 8 8 7 8 1 7 8 _8 8 ATT 231 28 37 25 36 36 1 2 1 4 401 YG 1445 157 162 128 127 128 29 12 11 4 2203 YL 46 0 14 2 8 86 0 0 0 8 164 NET 1399 157 148 126 119 42 29 12 11 -4 2039 TD 12 5 2 3 1 1 0 0 0 _0 24 G 8 8 _8 8 Passing C ATT 174 100 12 6 1 1 187 107 YDS 1441 74 31 1546 TD 12 0 _Q 12 INT 8 0 _0 8 G 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 8 _3 8 Receiving REC YDS 39 675 16 224 11 215 11 105 6 76 63 6 6 53 5 68 3 22 2 18 1 15 1 12 107 1546 G 8 7 8 8 8 8 _8 8 G 8 7 _z 8 G 8 _8 8 Kickoff Returns NO YDS 15 371 3 71 3 60 4 58 2 5-1 3 25 JL jO 31 636 Punts NO 14 11 C/G 5.6 2.0 1.4 1.4 .8 .8 .8 .6 .4 .3 .1 .3 13.38 TD 8 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 _0 12 AVG 24.7 23.7 20.0 14.5 25.5 8.3 .0 20.5 LR 40 32 25 19 33 13 G 7 _8 8 NO 8 YDS 58 J7 75 14 AVG 7.2 2.8 5.4 LR 19 _5 17 1994 Team Stats First Downs Rushing Passing Penalty Rushing Attempts Yards Gained Yards Lost Net Yards Yards Per Attempt Passes Attempted Passes Completed Yards Passing Yards Per Pass Total Plays Total Offense Average Yards Per Play Average Yards Per Game Total Games Penalties Penalty Yards Average Penalty Yards Fumbles Fumbles Lost Passes Had Intercepted Turnover Ratio Kickoff Returns Kickoff Returns Yards Kickoff Returns Average Punts Punt Yardage Punt Average Pimt Returns Punt Return Yards Punt Return Average EU 181 106 65 10 401 2203 164 2039 5.1 187 107 1546 8.3 588 3585 6.1 448.1 8 59 553 9.4 23 9 8 4 31 f ' 636 / 20.5 26 879 33.8 14 75 5.4 ' OPP 136 68 55 13 319 1616 250 1366 4.3 214 106 1316 6.1 533 2682 5.0 335.2 8 57 420 7.4 16 9 12 -4 42 744 17.7 43 1574 36.6 8 45 5.6 40 1994 Results (6-2, PSAC West 4-1) YDS 527 352 AVG 37.6 32 LP 65 51 J. JO _Q _Q 26 879 33.8 51 Field Goals EGA FGM 7 5 PCT .7 LG 32 _0 32 jO 8 Walters, Lateef Keyes, Corey Total 5 .6 A A H A H A H A EUP 31 26 28 33 31 67 59 _Z 282 Hillsdale University Mansfield University Elizabeth City State Univ. Lock Haven University Shippensburg University California University Slippery Rock University lUP OPP 28 31 0 16 17 6 39 21 158 ATT 2,536 1,419 2,780 400 7,355 1,400 3,730 9.000 28,620 Over the years, there’s one place more winners have tasted victory than anywhere else. 38 39 McDonald’s Corporation Edinboro's Football Cheerleaders and Trainers Front row (L-R); Candice McCartan, Heather Groves, Bobbi Kromer, Angie Kildoo. Middle row (LR): Michael Widger, Marc Jurewicz, Stacie Sikora, David Kerstetter, Jonathan Bryant. Back row (LR): Rachel Tutich, Lori Simkovic, Kristen Kuharik, Joan Rager, Paula Fleet. The State System of Higher Education The state universities spent the first 100 years of existence train­ ing teachers for Pennsylvania's schools. The Normal School Act of 1857 established regional teacher training institutions throughout the Commonwealth. The School Code of 1911 called for the state purchase of all nor­ mal schools, and by 1921 the pre­ sent configuration of 14 state-owned universities was established. The 14 normal schools evolved from state nor­ mal schools, to state teachers col­ leges, to state colleges. On November 12, 1982, Act 188 was signed into law establishing on July 1, 1993 the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Educa­ tion. Thus, the 13 former state colleges joined with Indiana Uni­ versity of Pennsylvania to achieve university status. The universities have a cumulative history of 1,600 years. There are 14 universities in the State System of Higher Education with four branch campuses and the McKeever Environmental Center. The total student population among the System universities is 95,000. While 89% of students are from Pennsylvania, they repre­ sent many other states and for­ eign countries. The total university campus has over 4,000 acres in 19 Pennsylva­ nia counties. Buildings for class­ rooms, residences, administration and student sup­ port number 719. Collectively the 14 universities offer 217 imdergraduate and 107 graduate degree programs, led by 5,500 full-time faculty mem­ bers. Front row (L-R): Don Salandra, Brian Page, Brandyn Charlton, Bob Geiselhart. Middle row (L-R): Patty Lindh, Jenn Witt, Jenifer Aufderheide, Jennifer Mitchell, Robin Pusateri. Back row (L-R): Gary Hanna, George Roberts, Theresa Belesky, Pam Porto. 40 An average 75% of undergradu­ ate students receive some form of financial assistance to help meet costs. / Several study abroad programs are available in System universi­ ties. / All the universities support life­ long learning programs through­ out the academic year. Many feature Elderhostel. / Most universities have honors programs, student counseling and career planning, cooperative education, and internship pro­ grams. / System library holdings total more than 5.5 million volumes and 13 million periodicals, micro­ forms, and audio materials. / The universities in the State Sys­ tem of Higher Education are fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Sec­ ondary Schools, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and several appropriate national professional organizations. / System graduates living in the Commonwealth number over 296,000. Chancellor James H. McCormick