Edinboro Football 2004 2004 Schedule GOOD lUCK IN THE 1004'0S fEAfON 'pdinboro 11 FROM YOUR PIACE TO OUR PIACEI jT Table of Contents September 4 September 11 September 18 September 25 October 2 October 9 EAST STROUDSBURG WVUTECH at Tiffin at Shippensburg* at Clarion* CALIFORNIA(PA^ 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. October 16 Homecoming ^ INDIANA(PA)* 4?-Family Legacy Weekend 1:00 p.m. October 23 at Slippery Rock* 2:00 p.m. October 30 at Kutztown 1:05 p.m. November 6 LOCK HAVEN* 1:00 p.m. * PSACiVestContest HEAD COACH: Lou Tepper On The Radio iJerldns 207Plum Street 734-4600 Ri.s r.u R.w I Bak kr^ "WHY COOK AT HOME” Edinboro University football fans can catch all the Fighting &ot gridiron action on WFSE FM 88.9. The Edinboro student radio statio will broadcast all ten games, providing valuable broadcasting experi­ ence for Edinboro students, along with quality broadcasts of Fighting Scot ath­ letics. 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Listen to as little or as much of the game as you like. 2004 Schedule............................................................................ 1 On The Radio ............................................................................ 1 Today's Game ........................................................................ 2-3 Head Coach Lou Tepper........................................................ 6-7 Assistant Coaches................................................................. 8-10 Photo Gallery The 2004 Fighting Scots.............................12,14,16,18 Offensive Newcomers.................................................28 Defensive Newcomers.................................................30 Edinboro Roster.......................................................................21 Starting Lineups................................................................. 22-23 Opponent Roster .....................................................................24 The Edinboro Family ..............................................................26 Athletic Trainers.......................................................................32 Marching Band........................................................................ 34 Year-By-Year Records ..............................................................36 Sox Harrison Stadium..............................................................37 All-Time Records.....................................................................38 Edinboro All-Americans..........................................................39 Edinboro FaU/Winter Schedules........................................... 40 All-Time vs. Opponents..........................................................41 PSAC/ Opponents Today........................................................ 42 Today's Feature........................................................................ 44 Officials' Signals ................................................................... IBC For More Information Information on Fighting Scot athletics is available on the inter­ net by accessing Edinboro University's World Wide web homepage at http://www.edinboro.edu. Results also are available on the Fighting Scot Hotline by calling (814) 732-2776 ext. 313. The 2004 Edinboro Fighting Scots We are here for you Sunday-Thursday 6 a.m. - midnight rFriday & Saturday 24 hours Edinboro University Football 2004 page 1 Todayss Game Today’s Game Warriors Open With 2621 Win at Lenoir-Rb5^e Edinboro Fighting Scots (9-3 in 2003) vs. East Stroudsburg Warriors (1-0) 4,2004 Sox Harrison Stadium -1:00 p.m. Saturday, September Today’s Game Edinboro opens the 2004 season against an East Stroudsburg team which posted a 26-21 win at Lenoir-Rhyne on Thursday, August 26. The contest is a battle between co-champions of the PSAC Eastern and Western Divisions. The Fighting Scots shared the West title with Indiana(Pa.), while the Warriors now seek their straight straight East crown after sharing first place with Bloomsburg a year ago. The Fighting Scots were 9-3 a year ago, their first winning sea­ son since 1996. The regular season ended with a six-game winning streak as Edinboro qualified for the NCAA Division II Playoffs for the first time since 1995. After finishing the year ranked 18th in the AFCA Division II Poll, Edinboro enters the 2004 campaign ranked 21st. East Stroudsburg finished with eight wins for the second straight year, finishing at 8-3. The Coaches Edinboro head coach Lou Tepper (Rutgers '67) begins his fifth season in charge of the Fighting Scots. hHBUHIH He owns a record of 23-21 at Edinboro, and including five seasons as the head coach at the University of illinois, has an overall record of 48-52-2. Tepper was named the 2003 PSAC West Coach of the Year also recognized as Edinboro's Coach of the Year. Renowned as a defensive genius, Tepper has ------- — worked on the staffs of some of the top programs in the country, including Virginia Tech, Colorado and LSU. But his great­ est notoriety came at Illinois, where he coached from 1989-96. The defensive coordinator and later assistant head coach from 1988-91, Tepper was appointed the Fighting lUini head coach on December 13, 1991, just prior to the team's appearance in the John Hancock Sun Bowl. He would go on to guide the Illini to two more bowl games while post­ ing a 25-31-2 ledger. Deimy Douds (Slippery Rock '63) is in his fourth decade as the head coach at East Stroudsburg. The senior football coach in the PSAC, he took over the Warrior program in 1974 after serving as an assistant coach for eight seasons. In 30 years as the ESU head coach, Douds owns a 178-125-3 record, ranking fifth in career victories among NCAA Division II coaches. The Warriors have won nine PSAC East titles, and the 1982 squad won the school's first-ever Lambert Plaque as the top Division II football team in the East. The 1991 squad gained ESU's first-ever NCAA Division II Playoff berth. Along the way Douds has received many honors, including Kodak College Division Coach of the Year three times (1975, '76 and '82), the PSAC Coach of the Year twice (1975 and '78), and the PSAC East Coach of the Year three times (1976, '82 and '02). The Edinboro-East Stroudsburg Series East Stroudsburg leads 6-4 Edinboro snapped a two-game losing streak to the Warriors with a 3120 win at Sox Harrison Stadium last year. This marks the fifth straight Edinboro University Football 2004 year the two teams have hooked up in a PSAC crossover contest. The previous four games have been marked by plenty of big plays and scoring, with ^e last three meetings averaging 55 points between the While Edinboro was closing its preseason camp this week. East Stroudsburg made the long journey to North Carolina to open the season against Lenoir-Rhyne. The Warriors used a 21-point second quarter to hold off the Bears. Jim Terwilliger completed 18 of 30 passes for 342 yards with 3 TDs, adding 34 yards rushing for 376 total yards. Tim Strenfel caught 5 passes for 139 yards, includ­ ing a 67-yard scoring pass. Derek Lucas led the ground effort with 87 yards on 23 carries. ESU totaled 463 yards, but gave up 503 yards. Douds No Stranger to NW Pennsylvania two teams. Last Year’s Game Edinboro 31, East Stroudsburg 20 Playing flawless football imder wet conditions, Edinboro handed 16th-ranked East Stroudsburg its first loss of the seaspn in a PSAC crossover game. It marked the first win for the Fighting Scots over a ranked opponent since a 14-7 win over 17th-ranked Slippery Rock in 2001. The Warriors came in with some gaudy statistics, including outscoring their first three opponents by a combined 124 points to 24. The Fighting Scots methodically moved down the field against an ESU defense which was ranked third in Division II, allowing just 185.3 yards per game. Edinboro finished with 438 total yards. Edinboro rallied from a 13-10 halftime deficit to take the lead for good thanks to a pair of touchdowns in the third quarter. Matt Phillips capped a 70-yard drive with a one-yard plunge with 11:40 left in the quarter. The Scots boosted the margin to 24-13 following an intercep­ tion by Thomas Wallace, the first of his career. Justin Bouch hooked up with Jusfin Lipscomb from 19 yards out for the touchdown. East Stroudsburg closed the gap to 24-20 with a touchdown on the first play of the fourth quarter, then drove to the Edinboro 31 before the drive sidled. The Scots followed with an impressive 10-play, 69-yard march, attempting just one pass, which fell incomplete. Brandon Munson accounted for the six-pointer on a 24-yard run. Munson rushed for a career-high 142 yards on 19 carries as Edinboro gained 205 yards on the ground. Lipscomb accounted for 238 all-purpose yards, catching 5 passes forj77 yards, returning four kickoffs for 147 yards and one pimt for 14 yar^s. ESU quarterback Jimmy Terwilliger entered the game ranked sev­ enth in Division II in passing efficiency, and burned the Scots for 288 yards through the air with two touchdowns. However, he was sacked four times and threw a pair of interceptions. In addition, Edinboro held the Warriors to 69 yards on the groimd. Freshman free safety Raji El-Amin, in his third career start, had an interception, broke up three passes and finished with 5 tackles. Fighting Scots Have Dress Rehearsal WhQe this represents the season opener for the Fighting Scots, they have taken the field already against a different opponent. With an avail­ able date in the schedule, Edinboro scrimmaged at Geneva two weeks ago. The controlled scrimmage saw the two teams use their first team units in the first half, with the second units playing in an abbreviated second half. Edinboro piled up 234 yards in the first half, mostly on the right arm of Justin Bouch, who completed 9 of 13 passes for 172 yards. That included a 75-yard scoring pass to Justin Lipscomb. Andre Burke scored on runs of one and two yards, while Matt Phillips barged in from six yards out on his only carry of the day. The defense had plenty of standouts, as well, including Tom Davidson, who blocked a punt, registered an interception, and broke up a pass in the end zone. Dave Jazenski had 6 tackles, with 2 sacks. page 2. East Stroudsburg head coach Denny Douds, a native of Indiana, Pa., began his coaching career in northwestern Pennsylvania. He served as an assistant coach at McDowell High School in 1963 and 1964. ESU Aerial Game Has Big Days vs. Scots Edinboro and East Stroudsburg are meeting for the fifth straight year. Over the last three meetings the Warriors have featured an impressive aerial attack which has numbered the Fighting Scots among its victims. A year ago freshman quarterback Jimmy Terwilliger threw for 288 yards, while Tim Strenfel caught 7 passes for 128 yards. The year before it was Jeremy Palm throwing for 379 yards, the fourth-highest total ever against Edinboro. His favorite target was fullback Anthony Carfagno (6 catches for 138 yards), although Strenfel added 4 receptions for 84 yards. In 2001, a pair of ESU signalcallers threw for 231 yards. All told, in the last three meetings the Warriors are averaging 299.3 yards per game through the air. PSAC Preseason Polls While Edinboro and East Stroudsbrug fin­ ished as the co-champions of the Western and Eastern Divisions, respectively, neither is the preseason favorite. The Western Division coaches chose Shippensbiug first, followed by the Fighting Scots and Indiana(Pa.). The East also figures to be competitive, with Bloomsburg the favorite. West Qiester sec­ ond and East Stroudsbiug third. Ten AQ-PSAC Performers Return A year ago Edinboro tied a school record as fourteen players earned All-PSAC West acco­ lades, including six on the first team. Four of the first team selections are back: Justin Bouch (QB), Raji El-Amin (FS), Justin Lipscomb (WR), Matt Phillips (FB). In addi­ tion, six second team choices return: Chris Avery (CB), Greg Bzorek (OT), Seth Fragale (OLB), Chris Kaczor (OG), Eric Neavins (DT), C.J. Trivisonno (TE). Northeast Region, NCAA Playoffs Have a New Look As Edinboro begins its quest for a second straight NCAA Division II Playoff berth, the playoff picture takes on a new look. The NCAA has expanded the Division II field to 48 teams, with six teams from each region. The first week of the playoffs wiU see the top two seeds receiving byes, with three playing six and four playing five. The Northeast Region has been realigned, now comprised of the PSAC, the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and the Northeast-10. Gone is the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, which includes twotime defending national champion Grand Valley State and last year's regular season number one ranked team, Saginaw Valley State. Bzorek Squared to Man Right Side of Line Greg Bzorek enters his third season as a starter on the offensive line. After starting 10 of 11 contests at left tackle as a freshman, the 6'6", 318 lb. junior was the starter in all 12 games at right tackle a year ago. He's expect­ ed to be joined in the starting lineup by older brother Ron Bzorek, who will line up at right guard. Ron, a 6'4", 305 lb. senior, is a former transfer from Slippery Rock. Waiting in the wings is yoimger brother Josh Bzorek, a 6'4", 244 lb. freshman who began preseason drills on the defensive side of the ball but was quickly moved to offensive tackle. Justins Scaling the Record Books Juniors Justin Bouch and Justin Lipscomb formed one of the top passing duos in the PSAC a year ago. With Bouch throwing for 2,044 yards and Lipscomb hauling in 39 pass­ es for 739 yards, both vaulted into the passing and receiving career leaders, respectively. Bouch ranks eighth in career passing yards (3,224) and is also eighth in career TDs (19). He set a school record for completion per­ centage in 2003 (65.9 percent), and also holds the career standard (60.4 percent). Bouch needs just 17 yards to move into seventh place in career yards, and could well move into fifth place after today's game. Lipscomb ranks lltih in career receptions (62) and is eighth in career receiving yards (1,197). Lipscomb needs seven catches to pass Chris Buehner for tenth place. Edinboro Ranked 21st in AFCA Preseason PoU Edinboro is ranked in no fewer than five preseason polls. Here's a look at the AFCA Division II Preseason Poll. 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. Grand Valley State North Dakota Valdosta State Texas A&M-Kingsville Saginaw Valley State Carson-Newman Pittsburg State North Alabama Delta State Central Missouri State Tarleton State Mesa State Central Oklahoma Tusculum Nebraska-Omaha lndiana(Pa.) Catawba Winona State Northwest Missouri State Shippensburg EDINBORO Bloomsburg Albany State Southern Arkansas Bentley 14-1 12-2 10-2 11-2 12-1 11-2 9-3 13-1 9-2 9-2 8^ 10-2 9-3 9-2 8-3 10-1 9-2 11-2 8-3 8-3 9-3 7-4 10-2 9-3 10-1 El-Amin Named Preseason All-American As a freshman Raji El-Amin was named to several All-American squads, including a spot on the prestigious AP Little All-America third team. The free safety set Edinboro records for interceptions (9) and yards returned (158) while ranking among the national leaders. He also finished as the fourth-leading tackier with 60. The expecta­ tions are high as he enters his sophomore season. The 5'10", 170 lb. native of Rochester, NY has been named to four preseason AllAmerica squads — Street & Smith's, Lindy's, D2Football.com, and Football Gazette's. Next for the Fighting Scots Edinboro returns to Sox Harrison Stadium next Saturday, September 11, hosting WVU Tech. The first-ever meeting with the Golden Bears is scheduled for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff. Edinboro University Football 2004 pages Welcome to Edinboro Dear Family, Friends and Fans of the Fighting Scots: SCHWAB CO INCORPORATED Thank you for supporting Edinboro University athletics and the student-athletes who compete for our football, wrestling, basketball, volleyball, wheelchair basketball and other adaptive sports, cross country, track, soccer, swimming, and softball teams. We are proud of their accomplishments athletically and academically, and we are proud of our coaching staff who assist in making good things happen for students and the University. The Athletic programs at Edinboro University enjoy a rich history and tradition of excellence. This amazing legacy will be among the points of pride celebrated during the University's Sesquicentennial in the 2006-07 academic year. As we prepare to celebrate the University's 150th anniversary, we are guided by the theme, "Building a prosperous future through academic excellence and civility." The learning, dedication, discipline, and sportsman^ip that are central to the experience of Edinboro athletes also enable their prosperity in other aspects of life. At the same time, athletic competitions contribute to the quality of life on our campus and throughout the communities of northwestern Pennsylvania. Clearly, the Fighting Scots are a partner in the, region's prosperity. We encourage our Fighting Scot Fans to visit the campus as often as possible. I look forward to greeting you at our athletic, cultural, and arts presentations. Go Scots! Frank G. 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SCHWAB CO Edinboro University Football 2004 WWW.SCHWABCO.COM 2901 W. 22ND ST. 814 836-0008 TEL 814 836-0303 FAX page 5 Head Coach Lou Tepper Head Coach Lou Tepper \^eteran Division I mentor Lou Tepper was appointed the 12th head football coach at Edinboro University, officially taking charge of the Fighting Scot program on January 5, 2000. He promised a tough and classy program, and in four short years has delivered a championship team that fans and alumni enthusiastically endorse. Tepper inherited an Edinboro program which had won just eleven games in the previous three seasons. The Scots have shown consistent improvement in "Coach Tep's" four years, culminated by an appearance in the NCAA Division II Playoffs this past year. The 2000 season brought a 5-6 record, match­ ing the Edinboro record for wins by a first-year head coach, and a fifth place PSAC finish. "We had an outstanding pool of In 2001 and 2002, the Fighting Scots were candidates to choose from, but Lou's very competitive, integrity, coaching background and setting the stage for national notoriety stood out above last year's break­ the rest. We feel Edinboro provides through season that saw Edinboro the opportunity to be one of the top ranked 18th nation­ programs in the PSAC, and look at ally. Lou Tepper as the coach to restore Edinboro our program to that level." made its first post­ season appearance in 2003, claiming a Dr. Frank Pogue Jr. share of the PSAC President, Edinboro University West championship. The Fighting Scots survived a brutal three-game stretch early in the sea­ son, defeating 16th-ranked East Stroudsburg, 30-21, dropping a 40-34 decision to 22nd-ranked Shippensbing, and finally upsetting fourthranked Indiana(Pa.) on the Indians' home turf, 28-20. That win pro­ pelled the Scots to a six-game winning streak to end the regular season. During that stretch Edinboro held opponents without a touchdown for 20 consecutive quarters. Tepper was recognized as the PSAC West Coach of the Year in 2004. While winning is important, it isn't the only emphasis at Edinboro with Tepper at the controls. He has stressed improved char­ acter and talent, a family concept and racial harmony. In the classroom the Fighting Scots have shown marked improvement in recent years. It all adds up to a championship program. nator at Louisiana State University in 1999. He began his tenure with the Tigers on December 15,1997, helping LSU to a 27-9 Independence Bowl win over Notre Dame. All told, he has served as a defensive coor­ dinator for 19 of his 37 years in the coaching profession. elite in the Big Ten. And once again it was on the road, as Illinois shocked Ohio State, 24-10, in Columbus behind Butkus Award winner Dana Howard. BIG TEN HEAD COACH LINEBACKERS The 58-year-old Tepper was appointed the head coach at the University of Illinois on December 13, 1991, just prior to the team's appearance in the John Hancock Sim Bowl. He replaced Mackovic, who left for the head coaching position at the University of Texas. During his five-year stint as the Fighting Illini head coach, Tepper com­ piled a record of 25-31-2, including two more bowl appearances. He guided Illinois to a pair of wins over Ohio State, including one at Columbus; the school's first victory in Ann Arbor against Michigan in 27 years; and three consecutive wins over rival Iowa by a combined score of 122-17. Just as impressive, Tepper graduated 91 percent of his seniors. Tepper joined the Illinois program in 1988, serving as the defen­ sive coordinator for four seasons and assistant head coach for two years. In his nine seasons at Illinois, he helped the prograrn to six bowl invitations, one Big Ten title and top ten rankings in the AP and UPI polls. ' He was honored as the Big Ten's top defensive assistant coach in 1990 by The Sporting News. His defensive units annually ranked among the best in the coimtry, finishing 10th in 1989,14th in 1993, ninth in 1994, and 21st in 1995. Tepper's 1992 Illini squad finished 6-5-1, suffering a 27-17 defeat to Hawaii in the Holiday Bowl. Illinois went in to Columbus and upset Ohio State, 18-16, and posted a 22-22 tie against Michigan in Arm Arbor. While his '93 edition finished 5-6, that included a 24-21 win in Ann Arbor against the Wolverines. The lUini made it back to postsea­ son play in 1994, handing East Carolina a 30-0 whitewashing in the Liberty Bowl. The '94 squad finished 7-5, again upsetting one of the Through the years Penn State had gained the reputation as "Linebacker U", but Illinois could have made a good case for that designation as well dur­ ing Tepper's tenure. He produced consecutive Butkus Award winners in Dana Howard (1994) and Kevin Hardy (1995). Along the way, he also pro­ duced Big Ten Defensive Players of the Year in Moe Gardner and Darrick Brownlow (1990), Howard (1993 and '94) and Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year Simeon Rice in 1994. For the only time in Big Ten history, Tepper had four first team All-Big Ten linebackers at his disposal. In all, he has coached over 20 professional Ikiebackers, and has published a book, "Complete Linebacking", a 312-page com­ prehensive book on linebacker play. Hardy and Rice became ^e highest defensive draft duo in the history of the NFL draft in 1996 when Hardy went second to Jacksonville and Rice third to Arizona. That stood until the 2000 NFL Draft when Perm State's Courtney Brown and Lavar Arrington went one-two. BACKGROUND Tepper, a native of Keystone, PA, returned to the Division II level after coaching at Division I institutions for almost thirty years. He is renowned as a defensive coaching genius, with a resume that includes three Butkus Award honorees and an Outland Trophy winner. Tapper's list of standouts mclude Bruce Smith, John Holecek, Simeon Rice, Kevin Hardy, Brad Hopkins, Booger MacFarland, and Ken Dilger, all current or former NFL standouts. In addition, he has worked with some of the top head coaches in the coimtry, including Bill Dooley at Virginia Tech, Bill McCartney at Colorado, John Mackovic at Illinois and Gerry DiNardo at LSU. "Being a native of western Pennsylvania, it has been neat to be a head coach again and to be a head coach in this environment," Tepper related following his first season at Edinboro. "I've recruited western Pennsylvania for half of my career. It's a joy to be back home." Tepper completed his second full season as the defensive coordi­ Bdinboro University Football 2004 tender with a defense that annu­ ally ranked among the nation's top ten. He stayed at Virginia Tech from 1978-82, working with Outland Trophy wirmer and Buffalo Bills great Bruce Smith, among others. The 1980 Hokie edition played Miami(FL) in the Peach Bowl. Tepper joined Bill McCartney's staff at Colorado in 1983, serving as the defensive coordinator emd assistant head coach until departing for Illinois in 1988. Tepper helped turn around a Buffalo defense which ranked No. 100 nationally in yards allowed prior to his arrival, to one which was as high as 11th in Division I in total defense. He earned the title of assistant head coach to McCartney his final two sea­ sons, and helped the Buffaloes to the 1985 Freedom Bowl and the 1986 Blue Bonnet Bowl. Among the assistant coaches at Colorado was Gerry DiNardo, who would later bring Tepper in to direct his LSU defense. DIVISION I ASSISTEANT COACH In over thirty years as an assistant coach, Tepper has worked at some of the top institutions in the country. That includes the likes of Pittsburgh, Virginia Tech and Colorado, in addition to his time at Illinois and LSU. Tepper began his coaching career as a gradu­ ate assistant at Pittsburgh in 1967, then moved on to the University of New Hampshire from 1968-71, coaching the running backs and linebackers before becoming the defensive coordinator. His next stop was the College of William & Mary, where he joined former New Hampshire head coach Jim Root as the defensive coordinator from 1972-77. The 1976 William & Mary squad posted the school's best record in thirty years. He was the assistant head coach his final year at William & Mary. In 1978, Virginia Tech head coach Bill Dooley hired Tepper as his linebackers coach. Tepper helped bufid the Hokies into a consistent bowl con­ PERSONAL BACKGROUND Tepper, bom September 7, 1945, graduated from Rutgers University in 1967. He enjoyed a standout career as a defensive back at Rutgers from 1965-67. As a player, Tepper led the Scarlet Knights in interceptions as a junior and tackles as a senior. He won the George Cronin Trophy as the Most Improved Player in 1965. Tepper is an active member of the American Football Coaches Association and has served on the All-American Committee and the NCAA Ethics Committee. He is active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and has spoken for PromiseKeepers, founded by former Colorado coach Bill McCartney. Tepper and his wife, Karen, have two children, Matthew, who recently graduated from Edinboro with a master's degree in Counseling, and Stacy Ann, a graduate of LSU who is an administra­ tor for Young Life Ministries in Columbus, OH. Lou TeppeEs Head Coaching Record Year 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 2000 2001 2002 2003 Totals page 6 School Illinois Illinois Illinois lUinois Illinois Illinois Edinboro Edinboro Edinboro Edinboro Overall Record 0-1 6-5-1 5-6 7-5 5-5-1 2-9 5-6 4-6 5-6 9-3 48-52-2 Conference Record 4-3-1 (4th, Big Ten) 4-3-1 (4th, Big Ten) 5-3(T4th,BigTen) 4r-4: (T5th, Big Ten) 3^1 (T7th, Big Ten) 1-7 (T9th, Big Ten) 2-4 (5th, PSAC West) 5-1 (Tlst, PSAC West) Notable Sun Bowl Holiday Bowl Liberty Bowl TeppePs Pei:sonal Data Bom: September 7,1945 Hometown: Keystone, PA College Education: Rutgers University, B.S. in Physical Education —1967 Playing Experience: Rutgers University, defensive back — 1965-67 Coaching Experience: University of Pittsburgh ~ graduate assis­ tant, 1967; University of New Hampshire - running backs/ linebackers, 1968-69; defensive coordinator, 1970-71; College of William & Mary - defensive coordinator, 1972-75; assistant head coach/defensive coordina­ tor, 1976-77; Virginia Tech University ~ linebackers, 197882; University of Colorado — defensive coordinator/ line­ backers, 1983-85; assistant head coach, 1986-87; University of Illinois — defensive coordina­ tor/inside Unebackers, 1988-89; assistant head coach, 1990-91; head coach, 1991-96; LSU — defensive coordinator/lineback­ ers, 1998-99 Wife: Karen Children: Matthew (29), Stacy Ann (27) NCAA Div. II Playoffs Edinboro University Football 2004 page 7 Scott Browning Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Wayne Bradford Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line igth Year Ohio State ‘8i 6th Year Salisbury State ‘go Scott Browning is in his 19th season as a Fighting Scot assistant, working with his third head coach. After serving as the offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator in Lou Tepper's first season. Browning took over as the offensive coordinator three years ago, while continuing to work with the linemen. This marks his 11th year in charge of the offen­ sive linemen, and ninth as offensive coordinator. He has also coached the running backs and defensive backs in the past. Browning has served as an assistant coach at three NCAA Division I institutions. Prior to joining the Fighting Scot staff in 1986, he coached receivers and running backs at Ohio State for two years. The Buckeyes went to the Rose Bowl and the Citrus Bowl in his two seasons. Browning served as a graduate assistant coach at New Mexico State in 1982, and the following year instructed the receivers at Idaho Bom: October 28,1958 Hometown; Perrysville, OH State. A 1981 graduate of Ohio College Education: Ohio State State with a bachelor's degree in University, B.S. in Education —1981; Education, Browning began his New Mexico State University, M.S. in Education Administration ~ 1983 coaching career as an assistant Experience: Capital coach at Worthington High Playing University, running back ~ 1977 School and Dayton-Fairview Coaching Experience: High Schools in Ohio from 1979- Worthington (OH) High School 81. Before transferring to Ohio assistant coach, 1979; DaytonState, he attended Capital Eairview (OH) High School — assis­ University where he played foot­ tant coach, 1980-81; New Mexico ball for one season. Browning State University — secondary, 1982; later earned a master's degree in Idaho State - receivers, 1983; Ohio Education Administration from State University — running backs, 1984-86; Edinboro University — New Mexico State in 1983. Browning and his wife, offensive coordinator, defensive Lynn, reside in Edinboro and backs, running backs, offensive line, have two children, Andrew, 10, 1986 to present and Katelyn, 6. His brother, Wife: Lynn Children; Andrew (10), Katelyn (6) Mitchell, is the offensive coordi­ nator at the University of Minnesota. Browning is also camp director of the Tri-State Linemen's Camp, a highlysuccessful instructional camp for line­ men now in its ninth year. Ediinboro University FootbaJl 2004 Wayne Bradford is in his sixth year as a member of the Edinboro coaching staff. Bradford was recently given the additional responsibilities of defensive coordinator, a posi­ tion which he previously held in 1999 imder former head coach Tom Hollman. He will continue to oversee the defensive line. Under Bradford's tutelage, Edinboro has had five first team AllPSAC West defensive linemen. That includes Dave Smith, a four-time All-PSAC selection who ranks first in career tackles for losses and tied for second in sacks, and Eugene Grooms, who was a three-time AllPSAC selection. His 2003 defensive line featured three all-conference p>erformers. Bradford had previously been at Salisbury State since 1990, and was the Sea Gulls' defensive coordinator from 1994-98. A graduate of Salisbury State, Bradford began his coaching career at his alma mater in 1990, serving as an assistant coach in charge of the linebackers (1990-92) and defensive linemen (1992-94). 'In 1994, he was promoted to defensive coordinator. In 1997, Salisbury State ranked 38th in NCAA Division III in total defense, allowing just 268 yards per game. His 1995 defensive unit produced a first team AFCA All-American at linebacker, and helped the Sea Gulls finish 7-2 with a berth in the ECAC Southwest Championship Game. Bradford graduated from Salisbury State in 1990 with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. He completed work on his master's degree in Business Administration from Salisbury State in 1992. In addi­ tion to working as a member of the football staff, Bradford was a facul­ ty member in the School of Business. Beginning in 1996, he Bom: April 3,1968 was the Director of the Business Hometown: Glen Bumie, MD Graduate Programs for the College Education: Salisbury State University, B.S. in Business Perdue School of Business. Administration —1990; M.S. in As an undergraduate, Business Administration —1992 Bradford was an offensive line­ Playing Experience: Salisbury man. He played on the 1986 State University, offensive line — Salisbury State team which fin­ 1986-89 ished as the NCAA Division III Ct^ching Experience: Salisbury national runnerup. Sj^te University — defensive lineman Bradford and his wife, & linebackers, 1990-93; defensive Gwen, reside in Edinboro with coordinator, 1994-99; Edinboro their six-year-old son, Nicholas, University — defensive coordinator, and four-year-old daughter, Julia. 1999; defensive line, 2000 to present Wife: Gwen Children: Nicholas (6), Julia (4) Mike Hodgson Jim Henson Quarterbacks Running Backs yth Year Hiram ‘68 Jim Henson, a highly successful high school coach in Ohio for over twenty years, enters his seventh season on the Edinboro staff. After working on the defensive side of the ball as the strong safeties/outside linebackers coach for two years, he moved over to the offense and will instruct the running backs for the third straight season. He previously worked with the running backs in 1999 and was in charge of the defensive linemen in '98. Henson is also a pro­ fessor in the Mathematics Department at Edinboro. Henson joined the Edinboro staff after serving as a mathematics teacher, football coach and athletic director at Grand Valley High School in Ohio for 22 years. He led the Mustangs to a 150-68-4 record, with five Grand River Conference championships, three East Suburban Conference titles, and three state playoff appearances. In the 1990's, Henson's charges posted three undefeated campaigns and a 23-game regular season winning streak. He was named the Conference Coach of the Year eight times and County Coach of the Year three times, culmi­ nated by his selection as the Ohio Division V Coach of the Year in 1997 and the Division IV Coach of the Year in '92. Prior to beginning his stel­ lar career at Grand Valley, Henson Bom: September 11,1946 debuted as an assistant coach at Hometown: Orwell, OH Cardinal Middlefield (OH) High College Education: Hiram School, where he served for eight College, B.A. in Arts & Mathematics —1968; Youngstown St. Univ, M.S. years. in Mathematics Education —1972 Henson graduated from Playing Experience; Hiram Hiram College in 1968 with a College, defensive back —1964-66 bachelor of arts degree in Coaching Experience: Cardinal Mathematics, then completed Middlefield (OH) High School work on his master of science assistant coach, 1968-75; Grand degree in Education with a major Valley (OH) High School - head in Mathematics from Yormgstown coach, 1976-97; Edinboro Univ. State in 1972. He and his wife, defensive line, 1998; strong safeties/ Evelyn, reside in Edinboro. They outside linebackers, 2000-01; running are the parents of a son, Jim, and a backs, 1999,2002 to present daughter, Jennifer, along with Wife: Evelyn Children: Jim (35), Jennifer (27) four grandchildren. 1st Year Maine ‘79 Mike Hodgson is the newest member of the Edinboro staff, replacing Scott Weaver as quarterbacks coach in July. Hodgson brings 23 ^years of experience on the collegiate level with stops at schools such as Princeton, Maine Maritime Academy and Central Connecticut State. Most recently Hodgson served as the offensive coordinator while working with the quarterbacks and wide receivers at Central Connecticut State from 2000-2004. Prior to joining the Central Connecticut State staff he was the head coach at Maine Maritime Academy for seven years, from 1994-2000. In his seven seasons at Maine Maritime his teams were ranked in the top 25 by Street & Smith and won New England Football Conference titles in 1994 and 1998. During Hodgson's tenure the Mariners established 70 school, NEFC, ECAC, and NCAA records. The Mariners produced three All-American running backs during that period. Hodgson arrived at Maine Maritime following a nine-year stint as receivers coach at Princeton University. He served as the passing game coordinator for two seasons and was also the recruiting coordina­ tor for two years. While at Princeton he coached several All-Americans, along with NFL quarterback Jason Garrett. The Tigers won two Ivy League championships during his stay while winning over 60 per­ Bom: February 22,1957 cent of their games and establish­ Hometown: Newark, DE College Education: University of ing 29 school records. A 1979 graduate of the Maine, B.S. in Park and Recreation University of Maine with a bache­ Management —1979; M.Ed. in lor's degree in Park and Education Administration —1982 Playing Experience: University of Recreation Management, Maine, tight end & kicker —1975-79 Hodgson began his coaching Coaching Experience: University career at his alma mater in 1979. of Maine - tight ends, 1979-80; offen­ He remained a member of the sive backs & kicking, 1980-81; offen­ Maine staff from 1979-85, working sive line & kicking, 1981-83; receivers with the fight ends, offensive line, & recruiting coordinator, 1983-85; running backs and receivers. He Princeton University - receivers, completed work on his master's 1985-94; Maine Maritime Academy degree in Education head coach, 1994-2000; Central Connecticut State University - offen­ Administration in 1982. Hodgson was a three-year sive coordinator, 2000-04 starter for the Black Bears at fight Wife: Raeann end and kicker. A native of Children: Kenney (17), Cassie (15) Newark, DE, he earned All-State lonors as a quarterback at St. Mark's High School. He led his team to a ors. Hodgson and his wife, Raeann, have a son, Kenney (17), and daughter, Cassie (15). page 8 Edinboro University Football 2004 page 9 D.K. McDonald Defensive Backs 2nd Year Edinboro ‘oi Former Edinboro standout D.K. McDonald was appointed a full-time staff mem­ ber this past spring and is now in his second sea­ son on the coaching staff. He takes over as the defensive backs coach. McDonald was a four-year starter for the Fighting Scots at comerback from 1997-2000, earning first team AU-FSAC West honors as a jun­ ior when he finished with 29 tackles and a team-high 11 passes broken up. He finished his career with 108 tackles, 4 interceptions and 34 pass­ es broken up, leading the team in the final category in all but his soph­ omore year. McDonald played for Tepper as a senior. A 2001 graduate of Edinboro with a bachelor's degree in History, McDonald has also been an area representative for the Fellowship Bom: August 28,1974 of Christian Athletes. He is Hometown: Orrville, OH College Education: Edinboro extremely active in the Erie area as University of Pennsylvania, B.A. in a speaker. History -2001 An outstanding student, Playing Experience: Edinboro McDonald was a four-year University of Pennsylvania, comerEdinboro Scholar-Athlete. He back -1997-2000 also served as the president of the Coaching Experience: Edinboro Fellowship of Christian Athletes University - defensive backs, 2003 to at Edinboro. The native of present Orville, OH resides in Erie. Ray Gilman Tight Ends 3rd Year Lock Haven ‘66 Ray Gilman is in his third season as an assistant coach for the Fighting Scots. He takes over as the tight ends coach this season after pre­ viously instructing the strong safeties. In addi­ tion, Gilman will oversee the equipment operations. Gilman has plenty of experience on the high school level, includ­ ing serving as the head coach for the Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School team in 2000 and 2001, after beginning there as an assistant coach in 1997. The team is in a co-op with Cranberry High School, and partic­ ipated in the Class AAA District IV Playoffs four of the five seasons. Gilman previously had stints as an assistant coach at Northern High School in Dillsburg, PA and Pittsburgh North Catholic Fligh School. He also served as the head coach at Finley (Pa.) Junior High School, where one of the players on his team was Joe Montana. In the summer of 2001, Gilman guided the Pennsylvania All-Stars to the gold medal in the Down Under Bowl in Australia. A1966 graduate of Lock Haven State College with a bachelor of science degree in Health & Physical Education, Gilman resides in Hilliards, PA with his wife, Kay. His son, Chris, a transfer from Lock Haven, is in his third year as a Fighting Scot defensive back. Edinboro University Football 2004 Tom Parry Wide Receivers 3rd Year Slippery Rock ‘64 Tom Parry is in his third season as a mem­ ber of the Edinboro football staff, coaching the wide receivers. Parry has been a head football coach on the high school level for 17 years and an assistant coach at the collegiate level for 15 seasons. He coached the quarterbacks and receivers at Mercyhurst from 1995-2001. Prior to joining the Mercyhurst staff. Parry was the passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Iona College from 1992-95. He also served on the collegiate level in 1979-80 at Cortland State, from 1977-79 as the defensive coordinator at St. Lawrence University, and got his start as a student assistant at his alma mater. Slippery Rock State, in '63-64. Parry served as an assistant coach at Academy .High School in Erie in 1965-66. He served as the head coach at Tech Memorial High School from 1967-69, and was also the head doach at Bishop Ludden(NY) High School and Mount Vemon(NY) High School. A1964 graduate of Slippery Rock State University with a bache­ lor's degree in Health and Physical Education, Parry later completed work on his master's degree in Educational Administration from St. Lawrence in 1979. He played one season at Edinboro then completed his career at Slippery Rock. Parry resides in Erie and has one daughter, Jillian (19), a sopho­ more at the University of Maryland. Dan Holland Strong Sqfeties/Drop Linebackers 1st Year Edinboro ‘01 Dan Holland enters his first season as a member of thg Edinboro coaching staff but is well-known jli western Pennsylvania. AH told he has 14 years experience on the high school level, serving as the head coach at Saegertown High School from 200103 in addition to stints as an assistant coach at McDowell High School and General McLane High School. He will coach the strong sc^eties and drop linebackers. Holland led Saegertown to the 2002 French Creek Valley Athletic Conference championship, as the Panthers finished with a 9-1 record. He was recognized as the 2002 FCVAC Coach of the Year and was also named the PIAA District 10 Coach of the Year by the Pennsylvania State Football Coaches Association. He posted a 19-10 record in three seasons as head coach, resurrecting a program which had gone just 1-17 the pre­ vious two years. Holland began his coaching career as an assistant at General McLane in 1990, leading his 1993 junior varsity squad to a 7-1 record. He moved on to the McDowell school system in 1994, working for three seasons as the head coach at J.S. Wilson Middle School before joining coach Jon Cacchione's varsity staff in 1997. The 1997 edition of the Trojans advanced to the PIAA Class AAAA western finals. While serv­ ing on the McDowell staff for four seasons, Holland worked with the offensive and defensive lines, tight ends and special teams. A 2001 graduate of Edinboro with a bachelor's degree in Specialized Studies, Holland resides in Meadville with his wife, Brenda, a 1996 graduate of Edinboro University with a bachelor's degree in Education. page 10 Edinboro University Football 2004 page 11 2004 Edinboro University Campus Bookstore Visit Us Online! www.bookstore.edinboro.edu >Textbooks >Trade Books Uave a qreat season. Fighting Scots! Chris Amico So. 6’o” t>T Webster, NY 230 lbs. Chris Avery Jr. 5’9” CB Berea, OH Brandon Banas ILB Matt Barley Sr. 6’i” Sr. S’li” Buffalo, NY 219 lbs. 179 lbs. P >Art Supplies > Clothing > Software >Qift Items >Qraduation Supplies >School Supplies Springville, NY 199 lbs. >Much Morel Regular Store Mours: Monday-Thursday 8:30-5:30 Friday 8:30-4-:30 Saturday 11:00-4:00 Call us at (814)732-2455 Justin Bouch Jr. 6*3” QB Brackenridge, PA 200 lbs. 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Cousins 67 NG FS 43 6-0 191 Fr. 11 Warren, PA/Warren Jim Curtin OG Tom Davidson 6-0 292 Fr. FS Ulysee Davis TB 5-9 174 Sr. Billy Dick FB Jeff Dinger David Dix Nate Eimer TE Mike Mader 50 5-11 198 Fr. 17 ILB 5-11 206 Fr. 14 LS NG QB QB SS ILB 6-3 242 Fr. MattPhilhps Boh Reiter 5-9 180 Sr. FB 6-1 251 Sr. WR 5-11 191 Fr. DE 6-3 220 Fr. Kody Robertson PK/P 5-10 210 So. RyanRybicki 24 Bobby Sargent WR 6-2 221 Fr. TB 5-7 170 Fr. Albion, PA/Northwestem 6-2 230 Fr. 63 Justin Seagraves OG 6-5 315 Fr. Fayetteville, NC/E.E. Smith 6-1 181 Fr. 77 Brian Shreve OT 6-4 315 Fr. 73 LaMontSin^eton OG 6-4 345 Jr. Erie, PA/McDowell 6-7 221 So. Canton, OH/Canton McKinley 5-11 200 Jr. 56 ChadSmiA OL 6-1 260 Fr. Norih Huntingdon, PA/Norwin 5-11 224 So. 22 Jim Soltis LS 6-2 200 Sr. 26 Ben Stroup OLB 6-2 184 So. C CB ILB 6-1 205 So. London, OH/Hilliard Davidson 6-2 302 So. 65 Anthony Sufra OT 6-2 282 Jr. Rochester, NY/Aquinas Institute 6-1 191 So. 64 Anthony Tedesco OG 6-3 272 So. Meaduille, PA/Saegertown 6-0 190 Jr. 86 C.J. Trivisonno TE 6-4 246 Sr. Kirtland, OH/Kirtland OG 6-2 310 Fr. 21 Jermaine Truax CB5-10 180 Sr. DE 6-4 228 Jr. 41 Horseheads, NY/Horseheads SS 5-10 183 OG Fr. 18 6-4 293 Fr. 85 Ian McWilliams TE 5-10172 So. WR 5-9 165 So. 6-1 193 Fr. 6-4 215 Fr. 5-11 153 Fr. Verona, PA/Penn Hills 45 Dylan Wessell ILB 6-2 220 Sr. Rome, OH/Jefferson 84 KyleWitucki TE Tarentum, PA/Highlands 4 BobbyWoo^ WR 6-3 249 Fr. 6-4 195 So. Brackenridge, PA/Freeport Carlton, PA/Cochranton 6-2 245 Fr. 76 Andy Young OG 6-4 302 Fr. Greenville, PA/Greenville Pittsburgh, PA/Carlynton ILB RyanValasek 80 LaVaughn Wesley WR Emporium, PA/Cameron County Donnie Marstriler DT FS Natrona Heights, PA/Highlands OLB 6-2 211 Fr. ILB Jameel Tucker Philadelphia, PA/John Bartram Waterford, PA/Fort LeBoeuf Hardin Moss CB Garrettsville, OH/Cardinal 94 35 OLB 6-4 225 Fr. Covina, CA/Charter Oaks Emporium, PA/Cameron County 6-3 222 Fr. 6-4 345 Sr. Columbus, OH/Hilliard Davidson Lyndhurst, OH/Brush TomMalizia OT Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills Rochester, NY/Athena JoeMalizia 5-10 218 Fr. 6-2 224 Jr. GregMacAnn 59 WR 6-5 191 Jr. DE Vince Lutman Josh Otto 47 Steve Renfro Roaming Shores, OH/Grand Valley MattMaisner 5-9 187 Fr. Bryan’s Road, MD/Bishop McNamara 81 SS Justin lipscomh WR 79 6-1 184 Fr. Geneva, OH/Geneva 1 Arnold, PA/Valley 6-1 270 So. Chillicothe, OH/Chillicothe Mike Cradduck 5 Jason Oman 27 EUiottPage Homell, NY/Homell Tim Hyde 5-11 228 Fr. Cheswick, PA/Springdale 5-9 178 Fr. Eric Costello 98 Masury, OH/Broolffield Joshihnkle FB Monaca, PA/Monaca 6-2 235 Fr. Tommy Clanton TB Erie, PA/Central Hamburg, NY/Hamburg Central 88 Joe Gable Lincolnton, NC/Homell (NY) Conneaut, OH/Conneaut 96 OLB 6-2 217 Jr. TomLaVerde Apollo, PA/KiskiArea 83 SethFragale Justin Olney Clairton, PA/Clairton 6-4 292 Fr. OG Dunkirk, NY/Dunkirk 25 OLB 6-1 186 Fr. C^inr\r^n PA /tTnmc Erie, PA/Central 71 Cody Fink 6-4 305 Sr. Middleburg Heights, OH/Midpark Brook Park, OH/Berea 57 Scott Quistie 20 WR 6-5 210 So. WUson, NY/Wilson Central Jr. Fontana, CA/Hamilton Aaron Fetty DT Sharpsville, PA/Sharpsuille Erie, PA/Iroquois 6-4 305 Sr. Saxonburg, PA/Knoch 75 Wayland, NY/Wayland-Cohocton 6-4 244 Fr. Saxonburg, PA/Knoch 74 RonBzorek 9 30 Saxonburg, PA/Knoch 6-3 240 Fr. Fredonia, NY/Fredonia Allentown, PA/Allentown Central Cath. OLB 6-0 218 Sr. Delray Beach, FL/Atlantic DE EricNeavins Canal Winchester, OH/Clearcreek Lock Haven, PA/Central Mountain Jr. Jefferson, OH/Jefferson 33 Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills 60 Wilkinsburg, PA/Valley WR 6-2 187 Fr. Mayfield Heights, OH/Mayfield Mike Enoch 6-1 172 Fr. Erie, PA/Central Girard, PA/Girard ILB 6-0 231 Fr. 28 Andre Burke 95 Hilliards, PA/Allegheny Clarion Valley 38 Mentor, OH/Mentor Marshall Ellison WR 5-11 182 Fr. James English Tristan Mulcahy PK St. Mary’s, PA/St. Mary’s Conneaut, OH/Conneaut 6-4 255 Sr. Edinboro, PA/General McLane 13 Emporium, PA/Cameron County 89 North Springfield, PA/Cathedral Prep 6 52 6-3 200 Jr. Brackenridge, PA/Highlands 91 5-10 170 So. Meaduille, PA/Saegertown WR 6-2 174 Fr. Justin Bouch FS Franklin, PA/Franklin 36 Norwalk, CT/Norwalk 12 87 5-11 199 Sr. Springville, NY/Springville Griffith Inst. 44 Tyrone Berrie 97 6-1 219 Sr. Buffalo, NY/McKinley Raji El-Amin Rochester, NY/Wilson Magnet Pittsburgh, PA/Central Catholic 49 Edinboro, PA/General McLane Chris Avery 16 6-0 250 So. Webster, NY/West Orondequoit PatAretz 7 6-1 224 Fr. Erie, PA/East Oswego, IL/West Aurora page Edinboro University Football 2004 page 21 c€nw€ty & C^malley 5535 PEACH ST. ERIE, PA 16509 (814) 868-8653 905 PITTSBURGH AVE. ERIE, PA 16505 (814) 455-2787/(800) 334-6770 4440 BUFFALO RD. ERIE, PA 16510 (814) 898-2700 wlien EDLNBORO has the hall... KDINBORO OFFENSE X LT LG C RG RT TE Z H QB FB TB PK 87 75 76 69 74 78 86 18 5 12 1 28 17 EAST STROUDSBURG DEFENSE LE LT RT RE LB LB LB LB CB CB FS P Aaron Petty (6-5, 210, So.) Jason Oman (6-4, 345, Sr.) Andy Young (6-4, 302, Fr.-r) Chris Kaczor (6-2, 302, So.) Ron Bzorek (6-4, 305, Sr.) Greg Bzorek (6-6, 318, Jr.) C.J. Trivisonno (6-4, 246, Sr.) Ryan Valasek (5-9,165, So.) Justin Lipscomb (6-0,190, Jr.) Justin Bouch (6-3, 200, Jr.) Matt Phillips (6-1, 251, Sr.) Andre Burke (5-10, 205, Jr.) Kody Robertson (5-10, 210, So.) Greg Thoman (6-2, 240, So.) Andrew Marsteller (6-3, 225, Jr.) Mike Motsko (6-5, 265, Jr.) Zach Toomey (6-3, 230, Fr.) ' Matt Rapa (6-2, 220, Sr.) Henry Breckenridger (6-0, 225, Sr.) John Vetter (6-0, 220, So.) John Glenn (6-3,121, Sr.) Tyree Townes (5-8,175, Jr.) Michael Wiggins (6-0,175, So.) Matt Crispell (6-2, 205, Jr.) Ken Parrish (6-1, 204, So.) 78 53 97 76 35 52 48 12 2 39 31 4 The FIGHTTNG SCOTS numerical roster 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 Matt Phillips .......FB Tom LaVerde __ CB Bobby Woods ...WR Justin Lipscomb .WR Lincoln Bufalino . .TB RajiEl-Amin .......FS Josh Hinkle.........QB Brandon Hunt .. .QB Dave Jazenski .. .ILB MikeMader.........SS Justin Bouch.......QB Tristan Mulcahy . .PK Ryan Rybicki__ WR Marshall Ellison .WR Ko(fy Robertson .P/PK Ryan Valasek__ WR Matt Barley............P Tommy Clanton . .TB 21 Jermaine Tmax ..CB 22 Jim Soltis ....... .OLB 23 Chris Avery ... ..CB 24 Bobby Sargent. ..TB 25 Tom Davison . ...FS 26 Ben Stroup__ ..ILB 27 Elliott Page__ ..CB 29 Pat Aretz......... ..CB 30 Tim Hyde....... ...SS 31 Ulysee Davis .. ..TB 32 Chris Gibnan .. ..CB 33 Justin Olney... ..FB 34 Mike Cradduck ...FS 35 Hardin Moss .. ..ILB 36 Cody Fink....... .OLB 37 Regis Bums ... ...SS 3« Chris Grettler .. ...SS 39 Paul Burger ... ..ILB 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 52 55 56 57 59 60 62 Robert Bums . .OLB Jameel Tucker . ...FS Chris Amico... ..DT GregMacAnn . ..DE Tyrone Berrie . ..WR EtylanWessell . ..ILB Billy Dick....... ...FB Steve Renfro .. ..DE Syl Hanner__ ..ILB James Engbsh . ..WR Tom Malizia ... ..ILB Seth Fragale ... .OLB Brandon Banas ..ILB Chad Smith ... ..OL Scott Christie.. ..OT Joe Malizia__ .OLB Ben Harris__ ...LS Jim Curtin....... ..OG Justin Seagraves .OG Anthony Tedesco .OG Anthony Sufra . ..OT Vince Lutman.. .OG Eric Costello__ ...C Chris Kaczor ....C AJ. 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By Kevin Newell COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SIMPLY THE BEST USC will have a number of teams chasing them in the hunt for championship glory, including a few perennial contenders as well as some looking to begin a new era of dominance. Combine last season's co-national championship with the return and arrival of top-flight talent and it's easy to see why TDI has touted the USC Trojans as its preseason No. 1 team. By Ed Graney By Ryan Mattes WHATEVER IT TAKES Whether it's through the offense or Director of Manufacturing Rt^in Daikeler Regional Producthm Director Claudette Keane ProAiction Coordinator Matthew Calfan Traffic Adverflsing Mary Poweli, Manager Systems Director John Lello V.P.-Marketing Services Amy Ehiiich Director, Sales Deveiopmeifi; Jim Prendergast Director, Team Relations Tim Roth Managers, Marketing Services Samantha Levine, Jason Robins defense. Grand Valley State has found a way to win the past two national championships. 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HhI I ;‘nVi"' ';; i'’ COACH’S VIEWPOINT BRERKIMC BRRRICRS Mississippi State’s historic hiring of Sylvester Croom as head coach is not only turning heads, but turning the football program in the right direction BY TODD KELLY ylvester Croom and Mississippi State carved a place in college football They are still history last December when the school hired him as the first African- a very active American head football coach in Southeastern Conference annals. part of what's An All-America center in 1974 under Paul "Bear" Bryant at Alabamahappening in and later a Crimson Tide assistant coach, Croom spent the past 17 Green Bay right now. seasons as an assistant in the NFL His professional experience included a trip to Super Bowl XXIX with the San Diego Chargers in '95, a stint as TDI: What about the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator from 1997-2000 and running backs coach significance of your hiring for the Green Bay Packers the past three seasons. as the first black head football Croom, who turns 50 on Sept. 25, was a finalist for the head coaching coach in the SEC? position at Alabama in the spring of 2003. He inherits a Bulldog program SC: Minority coaches feel that finished last in the SEC West in each of the past three seasons under that one of the few remaining bar­ former coach Jackie Sherrill. riers is down now. The thing I have The native of Tuscaloosa, Ala., spoke with Touchdown Illustrated aboiA found that's been very positive to me his time at Alabama and in the NFL, the significance of his hiring and how is the reception from Mississippi he can help Mississippi State get back to its winning ways. State alumni and fans. They're happy that myself, and the staff, TOUCHDOWN ILLUSTRATED: What stands out most, 30 years later, chose to come to Mississippi about your playing days at Alabama? State. That means more to me SYLVESTER CROOM: That 1973 season is still probably the most than anything else. enjoyable one I've had in football. It had probably the highest and lowest points of my playing career. That was my first year at center and TDI: Is there any lingering I lost my starting job after I played disappointment over not getting THE CROOM FILE poorly in the first game at Kentucky. the job at Alabama? I was able to bounce back and regain SC: There are no hard the starting job when we went down feelings about it. The thing I Name: Sylvester Croom to Florida [four weeks later]. try to explain to people is Born: Sept, 25, 1954 The bond we had on that team, the that I believe there are no High School: Tuscaloosa [Ala.l HS closeness we had, the confidence in coincidences in life. I really each other, the confidence we had in believe that if that job was College: Alabama 75 our coaching staff—it was just special. meant for me—regardless of Master’s Degree: Alabama 77 We lost one of the greatest games of the circumstances or how much college football to Notre Dame in I wanted it at that time or thought Wife: .Jen the Sugar Bowl. In my mind. I'm still I should have gotten it—I have total Child: Jennifer waiting to go back on that field one confidence that I'm where I should rjiore time with that ball and drive it be right now. I'm at peace with that Coaching Career: down the field and win the ballgame. I'm happy about that I'm excited Outside Linebackers, Alabama, 1977-81 about the challenge we have at TDI: Talk about your reflections as State and I'm committed to trying to inside Linebackers, Alabama, 1982-83 an assistant coach in the NFL and achieve our goals here. Outside Linebackers, Alabama, 1984-86 specifically the past three years in Green Bay? TDI: Howwould you summarize Running Backs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, SC: Those were my best three your coaching philosophy? years in the pros, without question. I SC: It's one I learned in college from Running Backs, Indianapolis Colts, 1991 had five good years out in San Diego. Coach Bryant and on through [the Running Backs, San Diego Chargers, 1992-9 That was a lot of fun, but the Packers NFL] from guys like Bobby Ross. We S Offensive Coordinator, Detroit Lions, Running Backs, Green Bay Packers, 2001-03 Head Coach, Mississippi State, 2004-present Career Head Coaching Record; First Season organization, the town, the fans, Lambeau Field, the Ice Bowl, the tradition—all of that is special. It's alive. You can feel it when you're there. It's unlike anywhere else in pro football, probably all of football. The former players are still heroes in the town. don't beat ourselves. We out-hit the opposition. We're in the best shape CONTINUED Sylvester Croom was already familiar with the SEC from his days as an AllAmerica center under Paul "Bear” Bryant at his alma mater, Alabama. TOUCHDOWN ILLUSTRATED COURTESY MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY OUR STAND GOOD DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS. (IT'S ALSO GOOD POLICY ON THE ROAD.) BOWL /lllstate ^ Proud Sponsor of the Bowl Championship Series COACH’S VIEWPOINT BRCnKIMC ' CONTINUED WHO TO WATCH? QB Omarr Connor COURTESY MISSISsipPISTAT^JNIVERSITY kl Omarr Conner is one of the most celebrated high school quarterbacks to emerge from Mississippi in recent years. Although Conner spent last season as a backup wide receiver, first-year Mississippi State head coach Sylvester Croom saw direction and is confident in his and his staff s plan in meeting that challenge. enough during spring I’™’™'" i" «■' rtSM practice to validate the buzz he'd heard during his first I few months on the job. possible. We finish everything we do. We never quit. It's just that simple. Junior Kyle York—who was limited during spring TDI: You're taking over a program that's just 8-27 over because of offseason the past three seasons. What about the challenge of this shoulder surgery—and rebuilding job? SC; The first thing we've got to do is forget about the 8-27, get our attitudes right and decide that what we do now and in the days ahead is going to determine what's going to happen to us in the future. What's happened in the past has sophomore Aries Nelson could be in the mix this fall, but it's Conner who's stated to start fall practice atop the depth chart. "The thing I like about no bearing on how many games we're going to win now. It's Omarr, first of all, is his competitive spirit," Croom said. I thought he showed some mental toughness I because there was a point during spring when he was not doing well at all. He our choice. We have to make a conscious decision. We ve got a plan in place. Our coaches, our players and everybody who is associated with the program has got to decide that we're going to do the things it takes to make the plan work. If we do that, in time we'll win. had a horrendous practice TDI. Whats your perception of the Egg Bowl rivalry between Mississippi State and Ole Miss? one day. He came back the next day and had his best practice. That, more than I anything else, gave me encouragement. "The thing I'm pleased with is that if you tell him I I what to do, he'll go work on his own. Omarr has the ath­ leticism and the instincts. If we can get a little more discipline in certain things without restricting his ability to create, he can be a positive player for us." —TK I I SC: It's one of the great rivalries in college football. I've been involved in one with Auburn and Alabama. I've been involved in some at the pro level with the Chargers and the Chiefs, the Chargers and the Raiders, the Packers and the Bears. Those games are highlighted on everybody's schedule. That's what makes football special. There are games you absolutely must win in order to have any piece of mind. The Ole Miss game is one of them. I m sure it s that way for them [too]. If you don't win it, no matter what else you do, it's going to leave a bad taste in your mouth for 365 days. TOUCHDOWN ILLUSTRATED TDI: Considering your December arrival, playoff coaching obligations with the Packers, Mississippi State's recent struggles and the black cloud of an NCAA investigation of the schools football program, how did recruiting go last winter? SC: As you mentioned, it was less than ideal circumstances. But under the circumstances, I thought we did a good job. We got character people, players who will be able to stay in the program, hopefully for the entire four or five years, and hopefully, at some point, develop into good football players. What we were really trying to establish as much as anything else is a class that will build a solid foundation for the future. I think we did that. TDI: Can you elaborate on the reaction you've received from Mississippi State fans as well as people in the state who aren't affiliated with the school? SC: It's truly hard to describe because I really didn't know what to expect. Coming into a situation as a new coach is one thing. Being the first African-American head coach in the SEC is another. Being a first-time head coach is [yet] another deal. It has been an unbelievably warm reception. I do know this: The Mississippi State people are, without question, totally behind the program. We haven't played a game yet, but they're real supportive of what we're trying to do as a coaching staff. ■ Todd Kelly covers Mississippi State football for the Clarion- Ledger in Jackson, Miss. DIVISION l-AA PREVIEW RRmeO RIMD DRfMCERQUS hern Arizona s Jason Murnetta is proving to be the big gun in the Big Sky BY KEVIN NEWELL THE TOP 10 (last season's record in parentheses) 1. Southern Illinois 110-2 last season) All-America safety Alexis Moreland headlines 10 returning starters on the Saluki defense. 2.WoffonHl2-2) The Terriers return 17 starters, including super sophomore RB Kevious Johnson. ason Murrietta's life changed on Aug. 30, 2003. The true freshman quarterback entered Northern Arizona's season-opener against St Mary's (Calif.) for ineffective senior starter Guy Tomcheck at 10:38 of the second quarter. J Murrietta proceeded to lead NAU on a 12-play, 73-yard scoring drive on the Lumberjacks' Jk. second possession. His presence resulted in 44 Yim unanswered points, as NAU scored a 44-3 rout Murrietta finished 16-for-21 for 287 yards and three touchdowns. A star was born. Murrietta went on to lead NAU to a 9-4 record, highlighted by a Big Sky Conference championship Wofford running back Kevious Johnson 3. Georgia Southern {7-4) Head coach Mike Sewak’s Eagles’ will soar, ironically on the ground, once again this season. 4. Delaware {15-1) and an upset of No. 1 seed McNeese State in the first round of the Division l-AA playoffs. For the season, Murrietta completed 243-of-412 passes for 3,472 yards and 29 touchdowns, breaking l-AA and school records for touchdown passes by a freshman (NCAA: 25 by Marcus Brady, Cal State-Northridge, 1998; NAU: 24 by John Bond, 1990). The native of Glendale, Ariz., also set school records for passing yards and You can't discount K.C. Keeler’s defending champs, especially after outscoring their four playoff opponents 149-23 en route to the national title. total offense (3,460 yards). Due to his scintillating frosh campaign, Murrietta was named Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Year, and he finished 5.Crtgate{15-1) seventh in the Walter Payton Award voting, given to the season's top Division l-AA player. "All I was hoping for was to out the team in a nneit’ The Raiders return 12 starters from their national runner-up squad, including Walter Payton Award winning RB Jamaal Branch. Year honors and finished seventh in the Vtelter Payton Award voting. a «. rorohroi u- to win," said Murrietta, following spring practice "I wasn't expecting to throw all those touchdowns and everything else perfection^That'^Iil" "I exceeded my expectations lastyear. But I alwavs strive todobetter1hantheyearbefore.That'sjustmymentaloutlook said M^rieTa * u , • with a big arm, Murrietta 4. Mwitsiis {7-4) WR/KR Levander Segars and TE Willie Warden are head coach Bobby Hauck’s top weapons on a talented squad. 7. Pennsylvania (10-0) The Quakers are the class of the Ivy League, led by RB Sam Matthews (1,266 yards, 10 TDs) and WR Dan Castles (71 rec 1,067 yards, 13 TDs). 8. Massachusetts {18-3) Maybe you dont need a new paint job. Maybe you need a new kind of light bulb The Minutemen are a young squad but possess a menacing defense and a hungry first-year head coach in Don Brown. 7.Norttieniiaw3{l8-3) Fourth-year starting quarterback Tom Petrie is the pulse of the Panther offensive attack. www.lighting.philips.com/nam 10- NwDmuii Aroena (9-4) © 2004 Philips Electronics North America Corporation PHILIPS Despite an inexperienced offense, QB Jason Murrietta will keep the Lumberjacks in contention. —KN mnhil h athleticism—to get a little more on howto play the game and succeed." 6-2, 205 pounds. "I did that Murrietta said he reached his comfort level in the Year, but I want to start running the ball ------- .. „ •e'^el in the more. My best asset is probably anticipation. I have a good second game of the season—his first start—at Arizona State, ffifil :_____ . l .. . feel fnr\A/horQ for where everyone is andi where they are going to be which was ranked 16th in the nation at the time. He finished I have a good understanding of the game." 21 -of-35 for 292 yards and two touchdowns. A quarterback is only as good as his supporting cast That Ever since then I've had the confidence to know that said, Murrietta faces a daunting task this season, as he is only if I could compete with a Pac-10 school, and put up big numbers again.,ftsm ,he„lcovW __„ „rffirs^ joining senio one of three returning offensive starters, joining senior r)n;)inctthom fhon I thing,” Murrietta said. =°“”'®«'9S^onddothesame thing," Murrietta said. I__ .. Ironically, Murrietta didn't play quarterback until his sophomore year at Ironwood High School, when he started for the varsity team. During his freshman year, he played fullback, tight end and defensive end. Before his senior season, he attended football camps at Washington, Arizona State, Arizona and Northwestern. He also learned by watching a lot football and trying to ascertain how the position of quarterback was played and what he needed to do in order to be successful. nmningbackRogerRobinsonandsophomorerighttackleJake Sanders. NAU return.*; returns .qpi/pn seven starters on defense. ‘^snders. ctartoro rrr, ____ So Murrietta will have to adjust to life without his two primary receiving targets from a season ago: Clarence Moore, who was drafted in the sixth round by the Baltimore Ravens, and Johnny Marshall. Nonetheless, as long as Murrietta is behind center the Lumberjacks' offense will be in good hands. ■ Kevin N^ell is the senior editor for Scholastic Coach & Athletic Director magazine in New York City. O U_ Z O >:$ \ 1 •• #■ V »" .V ^ ' if !■ COMBINE LAST SEASON’S # CHAMPIONSHIP WITH THE RETURN AND ARRIVAL OF TOP­ FLIGHT TALENT, AND IT'S EASY TO SEE WHY TO/HAS TOUTED THE use TROJANS AS ITS PRESEASON NO. 1 TEAM BV ED GRRNEV all it Scary Movie IV. USC head coach Pete Carroll has this goal. C His intention is to one day field a two-deep made up of strictly high school All-Americans, perhaps an outrageous objective in a time when recruits are concerned first last and foremost about immediate playing time. But how, mind you, can one question CISC's football future? "We feel like we're just getting started here," said Carroll. "It's still the early part of building for us. We still have a lotto get done and a lot of players to do it with." Last January, the Trojans again stood atop the college football world, and there wasn't a Bowl Championship Series computer in sight fast enough to rival their entertaining and suffocating skill. Sure, USC split the national championship with LSU, but only because coaches are contractually obligated to vote for the BCS winner as champion. "I think it's safe to say," said Carroll, "that we did all we needed to do." Carroll's team—which won the program's ninth national title and first in a quarter-century—entered the bowl season ranked No. 1 in both Top 25 polls, and its 28-14 handling of Michigan in the Rose Bowl did little to discourage such a vigorous endorsement. CONTINUED d off on prep stars seeking a stable collegiate fit, leally know how critical Carroll, 53, has been to the rebirth I? The Trojans no longer rebuild. — EG PHOTOS COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CO-NATIONAL SIWIPLV THE more quarterback Matt Leinartthe Roae Bowl MVP. cLon Palmer might have won tbe Heisman Butthat's the thing about reaching the pinnacle of one s sport. It's often tougher to stay there. Few national champions of recent memory, however, have followed a dream season owning as much ability as use will this fall. The Trojans enter their 2004 schedule having won 21 of their past 22 games and TrophydlrecbngNormChew'soffensivescheme, but itwasthe left-hander Leinartwho used itto deliver USC its championship. He returns having pro,drafteli9ibilitydeniedbylheU.S. Supreme Court still awaiting his fate in late Mayl and fte depar^ thrownfor3S56yardswW.38touchdowns and lust ture of four-year are 10-0 in November under Carroll. They are No. 1 until proven otherwise, and it might take a colossal effort from someone to do so. Speed can make such a devastating difference, and it is the reason Carroll needed just three nine interceptiens last year, compiling a school career leader in receptions with 207) makes for record for pass efficiency rating (164.5). instant competition at such Said Leinart, himself now a leading Heisman candidate, "Coach Chow is the greatest offensive coordinator in the history of college football." Added Carroll, "[Leinart] far exceeded our hopes by assuming control of the position immediately seasons to restore USC's program to this level of prominence and dominance. It also helped make a first-year starter in sopho- and playing like a veteran. Hes a smart quarterback." It also helps when the plays you call are being executed by superior WHAT A CATCH! significant position, The starters out of spring drills were sopho­ mores Steve Smith at flanker CONTINUED athletes, a major reason USC has authored games of 11 straight 30-point outings and seven The Trojans will be looking for some first-year 1 receivers, headed by freshman Fred Davis, to step up and perform big this season use s iootball program entered the summer with this consecutive of 40 or more during Carroll's tenure. Atrio of running backs junior Hershel Dennis and kiss' sophomores LenDale White and Reggie Bush—combined message for former wide receiver Mike Williams: We’re here to help. for 1,906 yards and 20 scores last season. Each It might not be that easy. The player who was so spectacular during last year s national championship run before leaving rushed for at least 500 after his sophomore season was, following a series of legal tactics, ruled ineligible by the U.S. Supreme Court for the NFL Draft. So as Williams awaited his fate (after hiring an agent and forsaking classes) the Trojans moved forward, publicly staling they will do whatever is necessary to get Williams back in school should the NCAA rule favorably on an appeal. Think in terms of a gigantic long shot. yards during the championship run. And get this: There was no dissension about sharing carries. Not yet, anyway. "Maybe as the years roll on, there will The ESPN GamePlan College Football pay-per-view package is your season ticket to the be be more heard about, 'Hey, I want my carries," said Chow, who spent time in the offseason with the St. Louis Rams' promising than freshman Fred Davis. The 6-4, 215-pounder from Ohio enrolled at USC in January so he could participate in spring drills. As a senior at Rogers High in Toledo, Davis accounted for more than 500 yards receiving, 600 yards rushing, 100-plus tackles, four interceptions and 12 touchdowns while playing receiver, tailback, quarterback and safety. It will be fun to see who steps up at receiver and [Davis] is obviously one of those guys who can, said head coach Pete Carroll. “We lost two of the coaching staff seeking ways to use a multitalented player like Bush more in the mold of Marshall Faulk. "We want to try and use two [tailbacks] more at the same time this season. But what is always conscious is our effort to make sure we have the best 11 guys on the field." In that respect, questions will Also a member of the USC track greatest receivers in school history in [Williams and Colbert). It will be a challenge to replace them. But EG team, sophomore Reggie Bush’s quickness helped him set the school’s freshman all-purpose yards record (1,331). Order now and you'il be the first to arrive and the last to leave every Saturday, all season long BUSH; GETTY IMAGES/ANDY LYONS Colbert over the past few seasons, none more i in college football. Featuring the teams, conferences amt 150 games you won t want to mi DAVIS: COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA; Several names will compete to replace many of the numbers compiled by Williams and Keary it will be fun to watch the young guys." arise eariy about^de First, those who catchthe ball. The saga rt Mike COMPANY AT WoNLVCS^lE/^l^^^^i^aOO-DIRECTv/DISH NETWORK 4T 1-800-333-DISH SIMPLV THE GATCII m THE ACTION! CONTINUED ORDER THE OFFICIAL GAME PROGRAM FOR YOUR FAVORITE COLLEGE TEAMS and Whitney Lewis at split end, but three of the nation s top wideout recruits (including a spectacular hardly lack ability. 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And they both do anything we ask of them." use produced a national-best 55 sacks last year, including a season-high nine against Michigan in the Rose Bowl—this, against a Wolverines team that That kind of pressure should remain constant with use this year. Cody is a 6-4, 285-pound senior and three-year starter out of Los Altos (Calif.) High who has career numbers of 85 tackles (18.5 for loss! Cody will begin the season at end, j ^ 4 and is down to 283) will join m A unit that led the nation in rushing 2 defense (60.2 average against) and Patterson inside. There is also Jeff Schweiger, the ^ I ranked second in turnover margin (+1.54 per ^ game) also has experienced players in “ linebackers Matt Grootegoed and Lofa '' Jf end recruit. How versatile is Cody? He actually arrived on ^ campus having caught 15 touchdown ' He tore an ACL as a sophomore with the Trojans, but still managed honorable mention All-Pac 10 honors. The senior Patterson goes 6-foot, 285 pounds, prepped at Los Alamitos (Calif.) k Tatupu as well as safeties Darnell Bing and a Jason Leach. passes and run for 10 more scores as a senior fullback in high school. '* ^ f| * "We'll always attempt to play defense ■ fast and aggressively," said Carroll, who also M serves as coordinator on that side. "We'll H always look to take away the football." j ^ W , m the field. The punter (junior All-American W Tom Malone) averaged 49 yards per attempt ' last season. The placekicker (Ryan Killeen) High and has accounted for 101 tackles in three years. interception 26 yards against Michigan in the Rose Bowl, led the Trojans in tackles last season. All-America candidates in linemen Shaun Cody A and Mike Patterson. Wright (who lost 60 pounds nation's top prep defensive Junior linebacker Lofa Tatupu, shown here returning an There is little question the offense will be afforded much opportunity to mature underfire, given how USC's defense might again dominate. Six starters return on that side, including and 11 sacks. but his ability to move inside affords use even more of an advantage. suspension of right tackle and All-American candidate Winston Shaun Cody Justice, use ended spring drills with just two linemen (sophomore Fred Matua and senior John Drake) who ever new guys can just step in and we won't miss anything. It doesn't happen that way in college football. 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(14-0) Sophomore Jamie Steffensmeier leads a stalwart defense for the defending champs. 7. UW-La Crosse (10-2) The Eagles take on arguably the nation s toughest schedule, preparing them for a nice postseason run. 8. Millikin (7-3) Sophomore RB Nathan Wallick can carry the team to its first playoff win since 1989. 9. Mary Hardin-Baylor (9-1) Four of five starters return from an offensive line that allowed only eight sacks. 10. Rowan (7-3) QB Mike Orihel survived his freshman season. Now he and the Profs are primed to take off. —BM infield College football coach Jay Locey just couldn't do it It couldn't be done. He couldn't adopt his 2003 team's slogan of "believe" in this instance. Not a chance. But the rumors swirling around the miniature McMinnville, Ore., college proved true. University of Utah quarterback Brett Elliott had plans to transfer to Linfield. "I think Brett's got some maturity," Locey said, "and golly, he's been in the fire, he's been tested, and he's endured L some battles." Elliott started eight games for the Utes in two seasons, his resume including a 440-yard, four-touchdown effort at New Mexico in 2002. But last September, his career got sidetracked when his left wrist was broken on the last play of Utah's 28-26 loss at Texas A&M. After rehabbing, Elliott returned to find Alex Smith was keeping the starting job. That left the junior to play the backup role and with a lotto think about. Elliott, who captured 1999 Oregon Gatorade Player of the Year honors after tossing 32 touchdown passes his senior season at Lake Oswego High, liked the idea of playing closer to home. But more than anything, he needed the game. "You only get one chance to really play football," Elliott said, "and I didn't really want to miss that opportunity." At Linfield, he'll have an opportunity to shine. And although the Wildcats graduated quarterback Tyler Matthews, who threw for 3,714 yards and 33 touchdowns in leading Linfield to an 11-1 mark and the Division III national semifinals last season, the outlook is promising with Elliott joining a veteran pack in the huddle. The return of Linfield’s top five receivers,/led by George Carter (above), and depth at running back will give new quarterback Brett Elliott (above left) a plethora of targets "I think we've got a good group of kids, and, on paper, to utilize in the Wildcats’ offensive attack. we've got good things going on," said Locey, also noting the return of four starters on the offensive line and season ago, also back, the Wildcats threaten to pile up points. "I think this is going to be a really dynamic offense," Elliott the majority of the team's defense. "Now it's just a matter of doing a good job playing football." A big advocate for team chemistry, Locey was happy to see Elliott enroll at Linfield last spring. The 22-year-old jumped right in, joining wide receiver George Carter and several other football players on the track and field team. On the side. Carter got an early taste of what's to come on the gridiron. "You can tell how strong his arm is," Carter said after two throwing sessions. "He can zip it in there real fast, with perfect timing and everything." And Elliott walked into a perfect situation. The 'Cats return their top five receivers, including the 6-4 Carter, who caught a team-high 70 passes for 1,117 yards and 11 touchdowns last fall. With speedy Thomas Ford, a 1,100-yard rusher a said. "I'm really excited about it." Added Carter, "We've put up a lot of points in years past, and with Brett, we can put up just as many, if not more." Linfield holds the longest current streak of winning seasons (48), but these Wildcats eagerly seek a national championship that has evaded them thus far. If, following Matthews' departure, anyone in McMinnville doubted Linfield's chances, the arrival of Elliott has since made believers out of them all. "We have high expectations here," Elliott added. "Our expectation is to win a national championship. One of the reasons I came here is because everybody expects that." ■ Brett Mauser is a member of the PSP editorial staff. CARTER & ELLIOTT: COURTESY LINFIELD COLLEGE; RILEY: COURTESY PETE WRIGHT/HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE in parentheses) TOUCHDOWN ILLUSTRATED L DIVISION l-A PREVIEW ROUNDING OUT THE TOP 10 use will have a number of teams chasing them in the hunt for championship glory, including a few perennial contenders as well as some looking to begin a new era of dominance BY RYAN MATTOS Max Jean-Gilles and Daniel Inman and center Russ Tanner. The unit has gained plenty of game know-how despite being young, comprised of juniors and sophomores. Go Fetch! Despite suffering through a hamstring injury last season, senior Fred Gibson averaged a team-high 15.4yards per catch on his 36 receptions. When healthy, Gibson can tear up the turf with his patterns and flat-out speed. Senior Reggie Brown did an excellent job filling in at times as the go-to option, which will make it virtually impossible for defenses to double-team any one of them this season. 2003:11-3, 6-2 SEC; Beat Purdue, 34-27 (OT), in Capital One Bowl Head Coach: Mark Richt (4th year: 32-8; Career: 32-8) Top All-America Candidates: Jr. FS Thomas Davis; Sr. WR Fred Gibson; Sr, QB David Greene; Sr. DE David Pollack; Jr. MLB Odell Thompson David is Goliath: Arguably the best signalcaller in the conference, David Greene enters the 2004 campaign coming off an MVP performance (27-of-37, 327 yards, 3 TDs) in last January's Nowhere To Hide: For opposing offenses that is. The Bulldogs' defense can attack from all angles. Senior David Pollack rules the defensive front and may be the best pass rusher in the college game. Also, look for speedy linebacker Ddell Thurman and free safety Thomas Davis to disrupt many plays in their campaigns for All-America status. Capital One Bowl. What can really give the former SEC Offensive Player of the Year (2002) the time to shine again this Key Dates: Dct. 2 vs. LSU; Dct. 30 vs. Florida (in Jacksonville); Nov. season is an experienced front line protecting him, led by tackles 13 at Auburn 3. OKLAHOMA SOONERS dangerous PetKins, who returned three punts mto the end 2003; !2-2. 8-0 Bio 1: ;t to LSU, 21-14. m Nokia zone against UCLA last season, is looking to break the NCAA Head Coach: Bob Stoops i6th year: 54-11; Career 54-111 Top All-America Candidates: Sr WR Mark Clayton; Sr isn t on special teams, he lines up as a starting cornerback Suga’’ Bowl career punt-miurn touchdown record. And, when Perkins DE Dan Cody: Sr. DT Dust\^ Dvoracek: Sr CB PR Antomo Perkris; Sr QB Jason White Disruptive Forces: The Sooners’ defensive line may sa ceoDons With endless talent s.,'founoing ” -r ee , t,? should oe shreooing oetenses once aoani a’'o oo\ "o to became only the secerd tv\c-t.ne He.sman winner ever domii dng duo combined for 33 tackles for ioss and 17 sacks last season, Dvoracek may see moie aouDie teams this season without Harris lined up next to him, but Cody and Jonathan Jackson should ease that burden. Keep Away: That's what opposing teams t'\ tc day v.-e'' Key Dates: Oct, 9 vs. Texas im Daiias'l; Oct, 16 at Kansas pumting me Pan to Antomo Perkins. Tne soeeov a-o State: Nov 13 vs. Nebmska 4. LSU TIGERS Breaking Out Talk about first impressions! As a freshman last season, Justin Vincent gained more than 1,000 yards on the ground and torched the vaunted Oklahoma defense for 117 yards and a touchdown on only 16 carries in the Sugar Bowl. Vincent should build on that confidence and establish himself 2CW3:13-1, 7-1 SEC; Beat Dklahoma, 21-14, in Nokia Sugar Bowl Head Coach: Nick Saban (5th year: 29-13; Career: 82-39-1) Top /Ul-America Candidates: Jr. WR/KR/PR Skyler Green; Jr. DE Marcus Spears; So. RB Justin Vincent; Sr. CB Corey Webster; Sr. C Ben Wilkerson as an All-American in 2004. Positive Switch: Corey Webster was a wide receiver when he first put on a Tigers uniform. Then, before his sophomore Spearheading: Marcus Spears had a monster performance in last January's national championship year, he was moved to cornerback, and he hasn't looked back since. Webster intercepted seven passes in each of the game, which included a 20-yard interception return for the game-deciding touchdown. The All-SEC performer notched 13 tackles for loss last season, and passed up a chance at the NFL to give his collegiate foes nightmares for past two seasons, and culminated LSD's championship run with a First-Team All-America selection. And the guy on the other side of the secondary, Travis Daniels, isn'ttoo shabby either, as he tied for the national lead with 26 pass breakups. Key Dates: Sept. 18 at Auburn; Dct. 2 at Georgia; Dct. 9 at Florida another year. CONTINUED TOUCHDOWN ILLUSTRATED winlj-miuivim , Qarie tinoiy jng A) touchuovtn oasses to \ne no fear, Dan Cody and Dusty Dvoracek are 'e'e, Tr POLLACK: COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA: PERKINS: COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA' te put up ndicuious numoe'‘s Tne Heisna- T'oo-'\ u n ^e- O'-te'-ed t^e Big 12 c'-'ar'o o"S’no nave mst An-Amenca detensive tackle Tommie Hams. S P F A R .< 5 - rnU RTFCVInillCIA M ACTATCiiMiwrnni-rv/ Twice is Nice: Through the Sooners' 12-0 reoular sea>0’' ■' ..DOo Jasc” \\ on defense, where he tallied three mterceptions and 51 tacKles in 2003. DIVISION l-A PREVIEW ROUNDING OUT THE TOP 10 5. FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES TOD AND 3 FRIENDS CONTINUED Intact: Florida State's entire offensive line returns in 2004, 2003: 10-3, 7-1 ACC; Lost to Miami, 16-14, in and the strongest part of this unit is at tackle. Seniors Alex FedEx Orange Bowl 4^, Barron and Ray Willis just may be the nation's top tackle duo. Head Coach; Bobby Bowden (29th year: Barron was a consensus All-American last season, and 269-67-4; Career: 342-99-4) Willis could easily join him this year. Also, center David Top All-America Candidates; Sr. T Alex Barron; Castillo is an all-conference performer who can stabilize the So. CB Antonio Cromartie; Sr. DE Eric Moore; middle of any team's defense. Sr. QB Chris Rix; Sr. WR Craphonso Thorpe Next in Line: From Deion Sanders to Terrell Buckley to Sainari Rolle, One-Two Punch; The Seminoles possess one the Seminoles have produced a number of great cornerbacks over of the most underrated one-two punches in the the years. Well, remember the name Antonio Cromartie. The country in seniors Chris Rix and Craphonso sophomore was the 2002 USA Today high school Defensive Thorpe. Rix is the school's second-ranked all-time Player of the Year and broke out last season with his 71-yard passer with 7,525 yards. Thorpe, who was the ACC interception return for a touchdown against Duke. Teamed with sprint champion in track in 2003, has recovered fellow corner Bryant McFadden, a shutdown corner in his own from a broken leg and should once again be right, the Seminoles will be a dangerous team to throw against. torching opposing defenses down the field. Key Dates; Sept. 6 at Miami; Sept. 25 vs. Clemson; Oct. 30 at Maryland 6. MIAMI HURRICANES 2003: 11-2, 6-1 Big East; Beat Florida State, 16-14, in FedEx Orange Bowl Head Coach: Larry Coker (4th year: 35-3; Career: 35-3) ™ Top All-America Candidates: Jr. DT Orien Harris; So. WR Ryan Moore; Jr. WR Roscoe Parrish; Sr. CB Antrel Rolle; Jr. T Eric Winston A A New Plan: With the Hurricanes beginning play in the ACC this season, one thing their new conference cohorts will have to figure out is howto stop receivers Ryan Moore and ^ Roscoe Parrish...well, at least how to contain them. Moore, a Freshman All-American in 2003 who led the team in receiving yards, will see 4 plenty of the football as Parrish's speed naturally spreads out opposing defenses down field. The Pipeline: The one area of defense that never runs dry for Miami is on the front line. Year after year, the Hurricanes churn out All-American after All-American. And this season won't be any different with tackles Orien Harris and Santonio Thomas plugging up the middle. Each monster stands 6-4 and weighs more than 300 pounds. They effectively stop the run and contain opponents' offensive lines enough to open plenty of sack opportunities for their fellow linemates. Mr. Versatility: Eric Winston came to Miami as a tight end. After one season, he was moved to left tackle and instantly became the starter. Not only that, I he earned First-Team All-Big East honors in 2003. Winston's athleticism is [ such that he could probably start anywhere along the front line and achieve 5 BOWL GAMES IN 1 WEEK. GO TO YODR LOCAL COOPER TIRE DEALER OR VISIT DLTIMATEROWLTODR.COM ES IS A PRO csmr,;; pac I the same honors. But a second consecutive season at left tackle should pull in All-American status. Key Dates: Sept. Virginia Tech 6 vs. Florida State; Noj/ 6 vs. Clemson; Dec. 4 vs. ‘ ■ liQiiyraiii ; ■ fDOTBAlL .’ Cooper 7. MICHIGAN WOLVERINES filled with guestion marks, linebackers Lawrence Reid 2003: 10-3, 7-1 Big Ten; Lost to DSC, 28-14, m Rose and Pierre Woods, the Wolverines' top two tacklers a Bowi presented by Citi season ago, are always around to pick up the slack. 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President Nixon traveled to rainy FayetteviHe to watch top-ranked Texas take on No. 2 ArKansas S . 00 H f Bill Montgomery hit Chuck DIcus with a 29-yard touchdown pass In the third quarter, Arkansas had n. comfortable. But back came Texas Quarterback James Street ripped off a 42-yard scoring run and two-point play to trim the gap to II I ® fourth-and-three from its own 43. Instead of trying the run-Texas led the nation on the ground with their vaunted wishbone-Street surprised Arkansas by hitting tight end Randy Peschel with a razor-sharp 44-yard pass. Two plays later, Jim Bertelsen scored on a two-yard run. Happy Fellers extra-point conversion made it 15-14, and Tom Campbell’s late interception preserved the win. Less than a month later, on New Year’s Day, Texas upended Notre Dame 21-17, to finish a perfect 11 -0 and take the national title. 1975: Oklahoma 28, Missouri 27 came the lightning. OU halfback Joe Washington took a pitch from Steve Davis and cut through Missouri for a 7T-yard touchdown run with 4:20 to play. Washington then rah over Missouri’s Kenny Downing for the two-point conversion: giving Oklahoma a 28-27 win. A week later, Oklahoma routed Nebraska 35-10. On Jan. 1, the OU disposed of Michigan, 14-6, in their Bowl Game to earn their second straight national crown. 1997: Michigan 28, Iowa 24 It had been a dream until this point. Dismissed by some as mediocre and expected to struggle in the conference, much less compete for national laurels, Michigan entertained Iowa with a perfect 5-0 mark and hopes of greatness. By halftime, all of that was in jeopardy. Iowa held a 21-7 lead and looked poised to cut down Michigan. But Michigan wasn’t about to quit. Michigan tied the game in the third quarter on a 10-yard scoring pass from Brian Griese to Russell Shaw and a one-yard sneak by Griese Iowa answered back with a Zach Bromert field goal that made it 24-21 and set up a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback. With time windinq down, Griese drove Michigan down the field and then calmly hit tight end Jerame Tuman witiva two-yard pass in the end zone. When Sam Sword intercepted an Iowa aerial in the final minute, Michigan had a whisker-close 28-24 win and a still-perfect record. Nearly two months later, Michigan concluded heir magical season by gliding Into the Bowl Game and whipping Washington State to capture a national championship. Oklahoma had won the national championship In 1974 and were top-ranked heading into November the following year, before stumbling against Kansas. But there was still time for Oklahoma to revitalize and hope for a number-one ranking, if OU could beat Missouri and Nebraska to finish the season. Everybody expected the meeting with Nebraska to be a doozy, but the game ^ set to your face. Although Oklahoma bolted to a 20-0 lead, thanks to the use of an unba anced line formation that confounded the Missouri, Missouri barreled back with four straight touchdowns. Although Mizzou kicker Tim Gibbons missed the extra point following the fourth Season after season, championship teams face these rouqh score, things still looked good for them, leading 27-20. Then obstacles at least once. These three games are just an example of how dramatic and satisfying a close shave can be. ^NORELCO Uitra Ciose, Uitra Comfortable... Guaranteed! ARE EVEN MORE ^ NORELCO COOL SKIN Visit our website at: norelco.com • Ca// ws ioll-free at: I800.243,305n © 2004 Philips Electronics North America Corporation. 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Much like Lou Gehrig did for Wally Shut Them Down: The Utah defense comes into 2004 having 2003: 10-2, 6-1 Mountain West; Beat Southern Miss, 17-0, in AutoZone Liberty Bowl Head Coach: Urban Meyer (2nd year: 10-2; Career 27-8) Top All-America Candidates: Jr. DT Steve Fifita; Sometimes the MVP is easy to spot. continue to make big plays. shut out their final two opponents of 2003 (BYU and Southern Miss). Coordinator Kyle Whittingham is looking to ride the Pipp, Quarterback Alex Smith stepped in for injured starter Brett Elliott in the third week of the 2003 season and was so impressive that, momentum of his bend-but-don't-break defense into this season, and he has the horses to do so. The defensive line has tough nose guard Steve Fifita clogging up the middle, while the secondary is strong and talented with Eric Weddle and Morgan Scalley leading the way. Key Dates: Oct. 2 at New Mexico; Oct. 30 at San Diego State- consequently, Elliott didn't see any playing time the rest of the year. Smith now enters 2004 as the top signal-caller in the Mountain West and Elliott has since transferred to D-lll Linfield College. Don't Forget Paris: The Utes were blessed last Nov. 20 vs. BYU 9. CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS 2003: 8-6, 5-3 Pac-10; Beat Virginia Tech, 52-49, in Insight Bowl Head Coach: Jeff Tedford (3rd yean 15-11; Careen 15-11) I Top All-America Candidates: Sr. DT Lorenzo Alexander; Sr. LB Wendell Hunter; Sr. WR Geoff McArthur; Jr. ROV Donnie McCleskey; Jr. QB Aaron Rodgers Mr. Rodgers' Neighborhood: It didn't take long for Aaron Rodgers to master Jeff Tedford's offense. Despite not starting until the fifth game of the 2003 season, Rodgers completed 62 percent of his passes for 2,903 yards and 19 touchdown tosses, while only throwing'five interceptions. Most impressive were his Insight Bowl totals (27-o^35,394 yards, four touchdowns) against a stout Virginia Tech defense. General McAiIhun Senior Geoff McArthur is the Golden ■—------------— Bears leader in the receiving unit And, after posting 85 catches for 1,504 yards in 2003, there's no doubt that he is. At his pace, McArthur should own the Cal career records for receptions and receiving yards by the middle of the season. However; with defenses focusing onMcArthur, look for 2002's leading pass catcher, Jonathan Makonnen, to step up and regain his old form after an injury-plagued 2003 season. All Rover: Donnie McCleskey defines the rover position on the defensive unit No matter where the football is on opposing teams' offenses, McCleskey won't be too far away from it The ball-hawking defender registered an amazing 102 tackles last season and could easily surpass that total in 2004. Key Dates: Oct 2 at Oregon State; Oct 9 at USC; Nov. 6 vs. Oregon is-'g'. • 10. WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS Secret to Success: While West Virginia has a plethora of skill 2003:8-5,6-1 Big East; Lost to Maryland, 41-7, in Gator Bowl Head Coach: Rich Rodriguez (4th year: 20-17; Career: 65-53-2) Top All-America Candidates: Sr. T Tim Brown; Sr. TB Kay-Jay Harris; Jr. WR Chris Henry; Sr. LB Adam Lehnortt; Sr. QB Rasheed Marshall Marshall Law: Quarterback Rasheed Marshall players, its the experience of their offensive line that gives them the time to execute those amazing plays. After missing last Put an MVP on your team by visiting your local NAPA AutoCare Center. season with an Achilles tendon injury, three-year starter Tm Brown is back and ready to reassume his All-America status. Also, the Mountaineers return their five starters from 2003, so opposing defenses must beware. Filling a Gap: Linebacker Grant Wiley was the heart and soul of the Mountaineer defense last year. But his departure to the NFL gives middle linebacker Adam Lehnortt the opportunity to step makes the Mountaineer offense go. The fourth-year starter is not only one of the fastest signal-callers in the nation, clocking 4.36 seconds in the 40 during spring drills, but is also pretty adept in the up and become the new leader of the defensive unit. Lehnortt suffered with a bum shoulder in the spring, but should regain the dominance he showed last season—139 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and five sacks—in time for the season opener. Key Dates: Sept. 18 vs. Maryland; Nov. 13 vs. Boston CollegeNov. 25 at Pittsburgh ■ passing attack. His main target is deep threat Chris Henry, who gained 1,006 yards and scored 10 touchdowns on only 41 receptions in 2003. Ryan Mattos is a member of the PSP editorial staff. TOUCHDOWN ILLUSTRATED 1*800«LET«NAPA / www.NAPAonline.com Be Car Care Aware' THE SPECIALISTS POWELL AUTO SUPPLY iROfM mniM 3981 Route 6N East 8947 Main Street Maryland caught “White Lightning" in a bottle with speedy kick returner Steve Suter BY JON COOPER (1/2 mile east of campus) McKean, PA Edinboro, PA 476-1018/476-1115 734-1511 I VERY SPECIAL I RETURNERS or a guy who creates so much excitement, Tired of being labeled too small, Suter found a way to compensate for that F lack of height by adding bulk in the gym, which has become a home that because I'm a white guy with some speed," said the Maryland Terrapins' to dcJHie with that if 1 vvanted to play at the next level, So I had to live in the gym," he recalled. "I says a bunch of stuff, but nothing sticks." Opposing tacklers can relate, as they don't seem able to stick to Suter, either. put on like 60 pounds iq high school, tfien when I came [to the University of Maryland], nothing changed. I was still a little guy, so I stayed in the gym and tried to put on weight and muscle to help defend myself against bigger guys." Suter is arguably the most explosive kick returner in college football history, and he has become such a threat that some opponents prefer generous), Suter entered his senior season as Maryland's career leader in punt return yardage (1,108 yards) I There’s no play more II potentially magical than the kick return. Here are five of I college football's all-time I best magicians: I Tim Brown, I Notre Dame (1984-87) I The 1987 Heisman winner [ and Notre Dame’s all-time kick-returns leader end was only 84 yards away from breaking the ACC career Desmond Howard, a 768 strength index, a 580Although he started as a running back in high schooL and is now Maryland’s second leading receiver, Steve Suter does the most damage on special teams. more like being a running back. "Things are moving so fast. You have to be able to pick your holes and see things quickly, and a lot of times break tackles and read blocks." After redshirting as a freshman in 2000, then missing all but four games the next season with a broken hand Suter won the returner job in '02. That season, he tied an Michigan (1989-91) The 1991 Heisman Trophy winner averaged 27.9 yards per kickoff and 14.0 yards per punt, returning two kickoffs and one punt to record by returning four punts for touchdowns and formostnelums with 78(56 punts and 22 kickoffs). He returned two more punts for scores last season and began '04 one touchdown shy of setting ‘^^''eer record for punt-return touchdowns. the house. Raghib "Rocket" Ismail, Notre Dame (1988-90) Always ready for takeoff, Rocket’’ returned five kickoffs for touchdowns, 52 42 71 43 45 26 55 10 22 23 21 30 7 19 .-At-.-_ Seth Fragale (6-2, 217, Jr.) Chris Amico (6-0, 250, So.) A.J. Cousins (6-1, 270, So.) Greg MacAnn (6-4, 228, Jr.) Dylan Wessell (6-2, 220, Sr.) Ben Stroup (6-1, 205, So.) Brandon Banas (6-1, 219, Sr.) Dave Jazenski (5-11, 224, So.) Jim Soltis (6-2,184, So.) Chris Aveiy (5-9,175, Jr.) Jermaine Truax (5-10,180, Sr.) Tim Hyde (5-11, 200, Jr.) Raji El-Amin (5-10,170, So.) Matt Barley (5-11,199, Sr.) SE LT LG C RG RT WR WR QB FB TB PK ___________ Ben Culver (5-11,190, Jr.) Brian Violante (6-5, 310, Sr.) Mike Engler (6-4, 310, Jr.) Dan Crozier (6-0, 290, Jr.) Michael Habel (6-4, 304, Fr.) Colin Delaney (6-5, 295, Jr.) Tim Strenfel (6-1, 200, Sr.) Evan Prall (6-0,175, So.) Jimmy Terwilliger (5-11,190, So.) Anthony Carfagno (6-0, 240, Jr.) Derek Lucas (5-10,195, Jr.) Mark Brubaker (6-0, 180, Jr.) 22 60 70 57 62 73 11 84 13 40 21 94 records for wide receivers with andjnstincts to navigate in the broken field. I feel like I'm still a running back at heart," he said. When you get in those return situations, it's j ss FS P Terp" honors, he set all-time school Suter, originally a running back at North Carroll High School in Manchester, Md., still relies on those skills three kickoffs and three punts for scores in his four years. Suter has amazed with the iron as much as he has on the gridiron. In earning "Iron record and only 508 from setting the IMCAA mark, set by Vanderbilt's Lee Nalley (1947-49). averaged 23.4 yards per kickoff return. He took EDINBORO DEFENSE OLB DT NG DE ILB or ILB or OLB CB CB sol knew nothing was going senior. "I have a bunch of nicknames. Everybody to simply avoid him and delib­ erately punt the ball out of bounds. Despite a 5-10, 191-pound frame (the latter might be when EAST STROUDSBURG has the ball away from home for him. I was 126 pounds my freshman year in high school, ” 'The WARRIORS numerical roster pound squat, a 42-inch vertical jump and a 352-pound clean. That's in addition to /his 4.35 40-yard dash. Then there s his/fon vvill, which was inspired by watching his idol, foriher Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders. "I was a running back and he was the best I'd ever seen," Suter said of the 1988 Heisman Trophy winner and future NFL Hall of Famer. "It's more like a style. You just see that the guy didn't want to go down, he didn't want to get tackled, and I took that into my style." Hes taken that style to a level that would make Sanders proud. "I'll get down on myself if one person brings me down," he said. "I feel like no one other person should be able to tackle me by himself. So I try to make sure they work to tackle me every time. If I don't get tackled by two or more guys, I feel like I've let my team down." There's got to be a nickname for that. Maybe "Little Barry." ■ Jon Cooper is a freelance sportswriter living in Atlanta and a regular contributor to Touchdown Illustrated. COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF MARYUND MEDIA RELATIONS^ I Steve Suter is remark­ ably light on nicknames. 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Minboro University Football 2004 page 32 £diii1>oro ]VIajrcliitig Band Under the direction of Mr. Chuck Lute, this year's Spirit of the Scots Marching band has 112 members and will perform at all home football games and the Clarion away game. Also, the 2004 EUP Marching Band will be performing as guest exhibition band at four area baud festivals. These include the General McLane Band Show (Sept. 11), the Peter's Township Band Festival (Sept. 18), the Meadville Band Festival (Oct. 16), and the Lakeshore Marching Band Association Championships at Veteran Stadium in Erie (Oct. 30). Music for the band includes "Happy Days Are Here Again", "Don't Rain On My Parade", "Ozzy Medley", "Elks Parade", and "Scotland The Brave". The chairman of the music depart­ ment is Dr. Gary S. Grant. Staff and section leaders are assistant directors Ken Berlin, Joe Salorino, Carla Hughes, drum majors Justin Turpin and Jennifer Dominick, flag captain Susan Mullin, Tam-O-Tam-O-Shanter captains Emily Praster, Stephanie Skinner, Amanda Aul, and Rachel Enright, Chris Ross (public relations), Christine Fisher (public relations), and John Fleming (Voice of the Scots). Dear Fans: am truly impressed with the 12 supporters below from our community who supported our players with evening snacks throught grueling double sessions in August. Our “August Snacks Program” has just taken off. In the past, our players had nothing to eat in the evening after two practices, conditioning and lifting. I can’t tell you how truly appreciative our players are of the generous donations from the community. This is the fourth year the community has reached out and assisted us. Our players con­ tinually asked me to thank each of the restaurants/eateries below. 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Year 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 Coach Overall W-T^T PF PA 88 83 212 46 131 19 40 11 6 0 59 6 18 39 27 80 14 53 38 30 76 86 80 25 118 154 224 88 98 72 131 191 45 70 Sox Harrison 3-3-0 Sox Harrison 3-2-0 Sox Harrison 5-2-0 Sox Harrison 2-4-0 Sox Harrison 3-4-0 Sox Harrison 1-5-0 Sox Harrison 3-2-0 Sox Harrison 1-6-0 Sox Harrison 0-6-0 Sox Harrison 0-6-0 Sox Harrison 1^ Sox Harrison 0-4-1 Sox Harrison 1^-0 Orville BaUey 1-6-0 OrviUe Bailey 0-7-0 Sox Harrison 2-2-1 Sox Hamson 1-3-0 No Team - World War II No Team - World War II No Team - World War II Art McComb 0-6-0 Art McComb 1-6-0 Art McComb 1-7-0 Art McComb 1-5-2 Art McComb 3^-0 Art McComb 0-5-1 Art McComb 3^0 Art McComb 3-5-1 Art McComb 1-6-0 Art McComb 1-8-0 Bob Thurbon 54-0 Bob Thurbon 3-4-0 Bob Thurbon 44-1 Bob Thurbon 34-1 Loyal Park 34-1 Loyal Park 4-3-1 Jim Hazlett 3-5-0 Jim Hazlett 2-6-0 Jim Hazlett 2-5-1 7 19 20 62 82 45 83 135 79 44 173 139 131 117 91 139 116 84 113 154 154 146 139 119 116 73 93 147 193 103 53 111 127 114 114 113 123 129 PSAC W-L-T 1-3-1 2-2-1 1-5-0 1-5-0 14-1 Year 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Overall W-T.-T PF Coach Jim Hazlett WiUiam Cutcher William Cutcher William Cutcher Bill McDonald Bill McDonald Bill McDonald Bill McDonald Bill McDonald Bill McDonald Bill McDonald Bill McDonald Bill McDonald Bin McDonald Denny Creehan Denny Creehan Denny Creehan Denny Creehan Denny Creehan Denny Creehan Steve Szabo Steve Szabo Steve Szabo Tom Hollman Tom Hollman Tom Hollman Tom Hollman Tom Hollman Tom Hollman Tom Hollman Tom Hollman Tom Hollman Tom Hollman Tom Hollman Tom HoUman Lou Tepper Lou Tepper Lou Tepper Lou Tepper 6-2-1 1-6-1 2-7-0 2-7-0 44-1 9-1-0 9-1-0 3-5-1 44-1 5-2-2 8-3-0 64-0 3-6-1 3-6-1 4-6-0 6-2-1 4-6-0 9-2-0 8-2-0 8-2-0 5-4-1 7-3-0 3-8-0 54-1 8-3-0 9-3-0 74-0 8-2-1 8-3-0 7-3-0 9-2-0 64-0 4-6-0 4-7-0 3-8-0 5-6-0 4-6-0 5-6-0 9-3-0 204 42 81 114 194 237 355 167 194 131 259 273 139 167 131 155 178 294 412 353 217 321 226 223 435 336 228 336 362 367 316 276 202 253 222 163 202 253 357 PSAC W-T^T PA 132 224 224 307 203 89 155 158 203 127 156 174 123 247 148 84 84 110 144 210 209 283 283 184 ' 202 190 199 ' 131 255 207 155 223 230 304 347 218 209 260 196 4-2-0 14-1 1-4-0 0-5-0 2-2-1 5-0-0 5-0-0 2-2-1 3-2-0 2-2-2 6-0-0 4-2-0 2-3-1 2-3-1 24-0 3-2-1 1-5-0 5-1-0 4-2-0 4-2-0 3-3-0 5-1-0 1-5-0 4-1-1 6-0-0 5-1-0 3-3-0 4-1-1 5-1-0 4-2-0 6-0-0 4-2-0 2-4-0 24-0 24-0 24-0 3-3-0 24-0 5-1-0 All-Time Coacliiiig Records Coach, Seasons...........................Years Won Sox Harrison (1926-38,41A2)................. 15 Orville Bailey (1939^0)..............................2 Art McComb (1946-55)............................ 10 Bob Thurbon (1956-59)..............................4 Loyal Park (1960-61)..................................2 Jim Hazlett (1962-65)................................. 4 William Cutcher (1966-68)........................ 3 Bill McDonald (1969-78).......................... 10 Denny Creehan (1979-84).......................... 6 Steve Szabo (1985-87)................................3 Tom Hollman (1988-99).......................... 12 Lou Tepper (2000-03)................................. 4 Lost Tied Pet. 27 1 14 15 7 9 5 54 39 15 78 23 56 13 56 /I6 ' 7 22 20 34 20 15 48 21 2 0 4 2 2 2 1 7 1 1 2 0 .329 .071 .203 .485 .500 .288 .212 .605 .658 .500 .617 .523 COACHES ......................................75 287 329 24 .467 12 Sox Harrison Stadium serves as the home of the Fighting Scots. Dedicated in 1965, the stadium honors the memory of B. Regis "Sox" Harrison, the head football and basketball coach at Edinboro University for 34 years. Sox Harrison was the key figure in the building of Edinboro's athletic program, unselfishly devoting 34 years of service to the University as an athletic director, coach and physical education instructor. Appropriately, he was the first member inducted into the Edinboro Athletic Hall of Fame in 1982. Harrison coached the Fighting Scot football team from its inception in 1926 to 1938, the returned to guide the gridders in 1941 and '42. In addition, he coached the men's basketball team for 23 seasons, from 1928-53, winning 175 games. Sox Harrison Stadium seats 6,000 people in its two grandstands, along with plenty of standing room. In addi­ tion to press boxes on both sides of the stadium, the facility has locker rooms, a training room and complete amenities for fans. The stadium has imdergone several renovations, includ­ ing a new soimd system and improved handicapped access areas in 1999. In 1997, a new grandstand was constructed on the visitor's side of the field, adding 2,500 permanent seats, along with a press box, locker rooms and a training room. In addition to the football field, the facility contains com­ plete track facilities. Dear Fans: Since arriving in Edinboro in January 2000, I have felt it is essential that we give to the commu­ nity and vice versa. It has been very gratifying to the response of local organizations in assisting Edinboro football. Three years ago the service organizations proved invaluable working at the Bills - Browns scrimmage, and for the last two years have run our 50/50 raffles. Thier assistance was greatly appreciated. Myself and my coaching staff looks forward to working with these organiza­ tions once again this year, and thank them for their support of Edinboro Football. FAX (814) 455-0947 (814) 455-0944 JEFFREY M. MAYER GEORGE H. ALTHOF, INC. Mechanical Contractors P.O. BOX 1360 ERIE, PA 16512 Sincerely, '(SwitiiP Head Football Coach Mayer Brothers Construction Co. Denny Creehan (center) was inducted into the Edinboro Hall of Fame in April 2001. A standout d^ensive back for the Fighting Scots, he was the Edinboro head coach for six seasons, and remains the career leader in zvinning percentage at .658. He is pictured with EHrector of Athletics Bruce Baumgrtaner (l^) and President Dr. Frank G. Pogue Jr. (right) j | | | \ ' Edinboro University Football 2004 lions Kiwanis Knights of Colnmbns page 36 Circle K 1902 CHERRY STREET ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA 16502 (814) 452-3748 • FAX (814) 455-7973 John H. Laver III - Preeident Richard T. Weechler, Jr. - Vice President Deborah A. Snyder - Asst Secretary Mavbro Aeohalt Plant (814) 454-8807 Rotary Edinboro University Football 2004 page 37 AH-Xime Records Rushing Career Rusliing Yards 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. Gerald Thompson, 1995-98 ..................4,410 Larry Jackson, 1991-94 ......................... 4,237 A1 Raines, 1969-71 ................................. 3,399 Elbert Cole, 1986-89............................... 3,341 Lester Frye, 1989-91 ............................... 2,626 Bernard Henry, 1999-2000 ....................2,100 Alonzo Roebuck, 2000-02 ....................2,030 Dave Green, 1975-76 ............................. 1,978 Tony Brinson, 1993-96............................1,900 Floyd Faulkner, 1984-87 ........................1,845 Keith Collier, 1981-83 ............................1,684 Derrick Russell, 1990-92 ........................1,673 Brandon Munson, 2001-03....................1,648 Bob Mengerink, 1969-71........................1,435 Rich Holmes, 1974-75 ............................1,302 Jim Romaniszyn, 1970-72......................1,266 Damon Chambers, 1982-84 ..................1,227 John Williams, 2000-01 ..........................1,206 Dave Span, 1981-85 ................................1,107 Joe Early, 1977-80 ................................... 1,095 Chris Conway, 1987-90 ..........................1,034 Bryan Libert, 1974-77 ............................1,031 Joe Sanford, 1970-71 ..............................1,026 Season Rushing Yards 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Gerald Thompson, 1998 ........................1,698 Larry Jackson, 1994 ................................1,660 Lester Frye, 1990 ................................... 1,630 Elbert Cole, 1989 ................................... 1,507 A1 Raines, 1971 ....................................... 1,358 Gerald Thompson, 1995 ........................1,281 Dave Green, 1975 ................................... 1,239 Larry Jackson, 1992 ............................... 1,218 A1 Raines, 1969 ....................................... 1,208 Alonzo Roebuck, 2002 ..........................1,177 Larry Jackson, 1^3............................... 1,171 Bernard Henry, 2000 ..............................1,054 Bernard Henry, 1999 ............................. 1,046 Tony Brinson, 19% ................................1,019 Elbert Cole, 1988 ....................................... 909 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Brandon Mimson, 2003 ............................895 Jim Romaniszyn, 1972 ............................. 859 A1 Raines, 1970 ......................................... 833 Floyd Faulkner, 1986 ............................... 824 Rich Holmes, 1975 ................................... 822 Game Rushing Yards 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Gerald Thompson 316 vs. Califomia(Pa.), '98 A1 Raines................. 295 vs. Geneva '69 Larry Jackson ..........275 vs. Mansfield '94 Bernard Henry........263 vs. Mercyhurst, '00 Tony Brinson............248 vs. Cheyney '96 Gerald Thompson . .237 vs. Bloomsburg '98 Lester Frye................234 vs. Va. Union '90 Derrick Russell........234 vs. Fairmont St. '90 9. Elbert Cole.............. 224 vs. Kutztown, '89 10. Elbert Cole.............. 220 vs. Slippery Rock, '89 Passing Career Passing Yards 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Jody Dickerson, 1991-94 ........................7,299 Hal Galupi, 1987-90 ............................... 5,650 Blair Hrovat, 1981-84 ............................5,103 Chris Hart, 1993-96 ............................... 3,550 Jude Basile, 1973-75 ............................... 3,382 Scott Dodds, 1984-86 ............................. 3,292 Brian Caldwell, 1997-98 ........................3,240 Justin Bouch, 2002-03 ............................3,224 Jim Ross, 1986-89 ................................... 2,578 Rick Shover, 1976-78 ............................... 2,492 Season Passing Yards 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Jody Dickerson, 1993 ............................. 2,209 Hal Galupi, 1990 ................................... 2,097 Justin Bouch, 2003 ................................. 2,044 Hal Galupi, 1989..................................... 1,911 Jim Ross, 1987......................................... 1,903 Jody Dickerson, 1994..............................1,873 Jody Dickerson, 1992............................. 1,855 Chris Hart, 1995 ..................................... 1,803 Scott Dodds, 1986 ................................. 1,752 Blair Hrovat, 1982 ................................. 1,702 Brian Caldwell, 1998 ..............................1,661 Chris Hart, 1996 ..................................... 1,635 Blair Hrovat, 1983 ................................. 1,595 Brian Caldwell, 1997 ............................. 1,579 Blair Hrovat, 1984 ................................. 1,517 Sdinboro Receiving Career Receptions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Ernest Priester, 1986-90 ........................... 148 Howard Hackley, 1973-76........................135 Wrentie Martin, 1989-92 ..........................131 Quentin Ware-Bey, 1995-98......................123 Lateef Walters, 1991,93-94 ........................91 Tim Beacham, 1977-80 ................................91 Elbert Cole, 1986-89 ....................................89 Cleveland Pratt, 1985-88 ............................78 John Toomer, 1985-88 ..................................78 Sean Hess, 2000-03 ......................................76 Chris Buehner, 1998-2001 ..........................68 Justin Lipscomb, 2001-03 ............................62 Eric Bosley, 1981-84 ......................................61 Paul Stone, 1989-92 ..................................... 59 Rob Barney, 1997-99 ....................................58 Bob Jahn, 1976-78 ....................................... 58 Season Receptions 1. 2. 3. 5. 7. 8. 10. Wrentie Martin, 1992 ...................:............ 50 Ernest Priester, 1989 ................... 49 Ernest Priester, 1990 ................. 47 Howard Hackley, 1976........... 47 Lateef Walters, 1^4............/..................... 44 Gilbert Grantlin, 1995 ................................. 44 John Toomer, 1988....................................... 43 Justin Lipscomb, 2003 ................................39 Wrentie Martin, 1991 ................................. 39 Quentin Ware-Bey, 1998 .............................38 1. Lateef Walters..........12 vs. Hillsdale, 1994 2. Ernest Priester..........10 vs. Yoimgstown St. '89 Tim Beacham ..........10 vs. Univ. at Buffalo, '80 Tim Beacham ..........10 vs. Fairmont St. '79 Bob Jahn................... 10 vs. CalifomiaJPa.) '78 6. Quentin Ware-Bey . .9 vs. GlenviUe State '98 Howard Hackley .. .9 vs. Frostburg State '76 8. Howard Hackley .. .8 vs. Califomia(Pa.) '76 Howard Hackley .. .8 vs. Lock Haven '76 Dan Bissontz............8 vs. East Stroudsburg, '68 Charles PoUick........8 vs. East Stroudsburg, '68 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Gerald Thompson Rdinboro University Footb^ 2004 Sean McNicholas, P ~ honorable mention Football Gazette Brandon Nicodemus, OG — honorable mention Football Gazette 1999 Rob Barney, TE — honorable mention Football Gazette 1998 Todd Rogacki, CK3 ~ honorable mention Football Gazette Gerald Thompson, TB — honorable mention Football Gazette 1997 Todd Rogacki, OT ~ honorable mention Football Gazette Brian Decker, DB — 3rd team Football Gazette Jeremy O'Day, OL ~ 2nd team AP Little AllAmerica; 2nd team Football Gazette Michael Sims, LB — 2nd team AP Little AllAmerica; 2nd team Football Gazette Matt Gentile, DT — honorable mention Football Gazette 1993 Mike Kegarise, OL — 1st team AP Little AllAmerica, third team Football Gazette Jason Perkins, LB — 2nd team AP Little AllAmerica; second team Football Gazette 1992 Mike Kegarise, OL — 3rd team AP Little AllAmerica; honorable mention Football Gazette Jason Perkins, LB — 3rd team Football Gazette Mike Barnes, DB ~ 3rd team Football Gazette Anthony Ross, DE — 3rd team Football Gazette Georj Lewis, DB — honorable mention Football Gazette Scott Nickel, OL - honorable mention Jody Dickerson page 38 Football Gazette Gary Lhotsky, P ~ honorable mention Football Gazette Larry Jackson, RB - honorable mention Football Gazette All-America 1972 Jim Romaniszyn, RB ~ honorable mention AP Little All-America; honorable mention NAIA All-America 1991 1971 Curtis Rose, OL ~ 2nd team AP Little AllAmerica; 1st team Football Gazette Jason Perkins, LB — 2nd team Football Gazette Georj Lewis, DB — 3rd team Football Gazette John Messura, DL — honorable mention Football Gazette A1 Raines, RB ~ 2nd team NAM AllAmerica; honorable mention AP Little All-America Jack McCurry, DB ~ honorable mention AP Little All-America; honorable mention NAIA All-America Jim Romaniszyn, FL ~ honorable mention AP Little All-America; honorable mention NAIA All-America Paul Burkell, CX3 ~ honorable mention NAIA All-America Joe Sanford, QB — honorable mention NAIA All-America 1990 Ernest Priester, WR ~ 1st team Kodak/AFCA; 1st team AP Little All-America; first team Football Gazette Curtis Rose, OL — 1st team AP Little AllAmerica; first team Football Gazette Lester Frye, RB ~ honorable mention Football Gazette Jeff Jacobs, DL ~ honorable mention Football Gazette 1989 Elbert Cole, RB — 1st team Kodak/AFCA; 2nd team Football Gazette; 3rd team AP Little All-America Ernest Priester, WR — 3rd team AP Little AllAmerica; 3rd team Football Gazette Joe Brooks, OL — 2nd team Football Gazette Hal Galupi, QB — honorable mention Football Gazette Michael Willis, FS — honorable mention Football Gazette Ron Hamsey, OL — honorable mention Football Gazette Chip Conrad, DT ~ honorable mention Football Gazette 1988 1995 Pat Schuster, DE ~ 1st team AFCA; 2nd team Football Gazette Jeremy O'Day, OL — honorable mention Football Gazette Michael Sims, LB — honorable mention Football Gazette 1994 '02 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 2001 , Larry Jackson, RB ~ 2nd team Football Gazette; 3rd team AP Little All-America Pat Schuster, DE — 2nd team Football Gazette; 3rd team AP Little All-America Steve RusseU, DB — 2nd team Football Gazette Jeremy O'Day, OL — honorable mention Football Gazette Mike Edwards, LB ~ honorable mention Football Gazette 1. Scott Dodds..............376 vs. Fairmont St. '86 2. Justin Bouch 353 vs. East Stroudsburg Hal Galupi................351 vs. Indiana(Pa.) '90 Jody Dickerson........334 vs. Hillsdale '94 Blair Hrovat..............300 vs. Califomia(Pa.), '82 Hal Galupi................299 vs. Califomia(Pa.), '90 Jody Dickerson........278 vs. American International '94 Brian Caldwell....... 277 vs. GlenviUe St. '98 Jody Dickerson........276 vs. New Haven '93 Mike Hill ..................275 vs. Califomia(Pa.), '76 Mike Dodds ............271 vs. Lock Haven '86 Jody Dickerson........269 vs. Clarion '93 Chns Hart................263 vs. Hillsdale '96 Hal Galupi................261 vs. Youngstown State '89 Brian Caldwell........259 vs. Carson-Newman '98 Blair Hrovat..............256 vs. West Liberty '83 Steve Tryon..............255 vs. Califomia(Pa.) '01 Justin Bouch ............252 vs. Indiana(Pa.) '03 Jody Dickerson........251 vs. Millersville '93 Hal Galupi................250 vs. Shippensburg '89 Blair Hrovat..............250 vs. Lock Haven '84 Jude Basile................250 vs. IndianaJPa.) '74 2002 Sean McNicholas, P — 1st team AFCA; 1st team, AP Little All-America; 2nd team Football Gazette; 2nd team D2Football.com Brandon Nicodemus, CX3 ~ honorable mention D2Football.com 1996 Game Receptions Game Passing Yards 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 2003 Joe Valvoda, C — 1st team AFCA; 1st team AP Little All-America; honorable mention D2football.com Raji El-Amin, FS — 3rd team AP Little AllAmerica; 2nd team D2football.com; 3rd team Football Gazette Elbert Cole, RB — honorable mention AP Little All-America Michael Willis, FS — honorable mention AP Little All-America 1986 Scott Dodds, QB ~ honorable mention AP Little All-America 1984 1970 Ebby Hollins, DL ~ honorable mention NAIA Little All-America; honorable mention Kodak All-America A1 Raines, RB — honorable mention NAIA Little All-America 1969 A1 Raines, RB ~ honorable mention NAM All-America CoSIE>A Academic AU-America 2000 Mark Weidner, OG — second team 1996 Brian Decker, DB ~ first team Jeremy O'Day, OL — second team 1995 Pat Schuster, DE — second team Jeremy O'Day, OL - third team 1994 Larry Jackson, RB — third team Pat Schuster, DE ~ third team 1993 Jason Perkins, LB — second team Ray Bracy, DB ~ honorable mention AP Little All-America Jim Trueman, K — 3rd team NCAA Division II All-America 1982 Rick Ruszkiewicz, K — Kodak All-America College Division I Barry Swanson, C — honorable mention AP Little All-America Mark Swiatek, OT — honorable mention AP Little All-America 1981 Bob Cicerchi, LB — AP Little All-America Tom Kisiday, OG — AP Little AllAmerica Ron Link, DT — AP Little All-America 1980 Tim Beacham, WR — honorable mention NAIA All-America; honorable mention AP Little All-America Jim CoUins, DT ~ honorable mention NAIA All-America; honorable mention AP Little All-America Ron Link, DT - honorable mention NAM Edinboro University Football 2004 Joe Valvoda page 39 All-Time vs. Opponents Fall/Winter Scliedules Women’s Soccer Day & Date Fri., Aug. 27 Opponent Time at Shippensburg Invitational at Shippensburg* 2:00 p.m. Sat., Aug. 28 at Shippensburg Invitational at Kutztovm* 12 noon Sun., Sept. 5 BRIDGEPORT 12 noon Wed., Sept. 8 MANSFIELD* 4:00 p.m. Sat., Sept. 11 SOUTHAMPTON 12 noon Wed., Sept. 15 SLIPPERY ROCK* 4:00 p.m. Sun., Sept. 19 at Gannon 1:00 p.m. Wed., Sept. 22 at Mercyhurst 4:00 p.m. Sat., Sept. 25 at Clarion* 1:00 p.m. Wed., Sept. 29 LOCK HAVEN* 4:00 p.m. Wed., Oct. 6 INDIANA(PA)* 4:00 p.m. Sat., Oct. 9 CLARION* 12 noon Wed., Oct. 13 at CaUfomia(Pa.)* 3:00 p.m. Sat., Oct. 16 at Indiana(Pa.)* 2:00 p.m. Wed., Oct. 20 at Mansfield* 3:00 p.m. Sat., Oct. 23 at Slippery Rock* 2:00 p.m. Wed., Oct. 27 at Lock Haven* 3:00 p.m. Sat., Oct. 30 CALIFORNIA(PA)* 12 noon HEAD COACH: Gary Kagiavas Volleyball Day & Date Fri., Aug. 27 Sat., Aug. 28 Fri., Sept. 3 Sat., Sept. 4 Tue., Sept. 7 Fri., Sept. 10 Sat., Sept. 11 Tue., Sept. 14 Sat., Sept. 18 Tue., Sept. 21 Fri., Sept. 24 Sat., Sept. 25 Tue., Sept. 28 Tue., Oct. 5 Fri., Oct. 8 Sat., Oct. 9 Tue., Oct. 12 Fri., Oct. 15 Sat., Oct. 16 Tue., Oct. 19 Sat., Oct. 23 Tue., Oct. 26 Thur., Oct. 28 Tue., Nov. 2 Sat, Nov. 6 Fri., Nov. 12 to Sat., Nov. 13 Opponent Time at UNF Pre-Labor Day Classic vs. Lynn 3:30 p.m. at UNF Pre-Labor Day Classic at North Florida 10:00 a.m. vs. Tampa 4:00 p.m. FIGHTING SCOT INVIT. vs. Saint Leo 2:15 p.m. vs. Carson-Newman 6:45 p.m. FIGHTING SCOT INVIT. vs. W. Va. Wesleyan 10:00 a.m. vs. Florida Southern 4:45 p.m. at Gannon 7:00 p.m. at Ashland Tournament at Ashland 8:00 p.m. at Ashland Tournament vs. Juniata 12 noon vs. N. Kentucky 2:00 p.m. SLIPPERY ROCK* 7:00 p.m. at Indiana(Pa.)* 7:00 p.m. at Lock Haven* 7:00 p.m. at PSAC Crossover Toum. vs. MillersviUe 5:00 p.m. at PSAC Crossover Toum. vs. Cheyney 10:00 a.m. vs. East Stroudsburg 1:00 p.m. CALIFORNIA(PA)* 7:00 p.m. at Qarion* 7:00 p.m. at PSAC Crossover Toum. at Shippensburg 7:15 p.m. at PSAC Crossover Toum. vs. West Chester 10:00 a.m. vs. Kutztown 1:00 p.m. at Slippery Rock* 7:00 p.m. at Magic on the Mountain Toum. vs. Mt. OUve 3:00 p.m. at Lees-McRae 7:00 p.m. at Magic on the Mountain Toum. vs. St. Andrews Presbyterian 11:00 a.m. INDIANA(PA)* 7:00 p.m. at Findlay 2:00 p.m. LOCK HAVEN* 7:00 p.m. MERCYHURST 7:00 p.m. at Califomia(Pa.)* 7:00 p.m. CLARION* TBA at PSAC Championships HEAD COACH: Dale Flickinger Cross Country Day & Date Sat., Sept. 4 Sat., Sept. 18 Sat, Sept 25 Sat., Oct. 2 Wed., Oct. 20 Sat., Oct. 30 Sat., Nov. 6 Sat., Nov. 20 Opponent at Buffalo State Invitational at Wisconsin-Parkside Invit. EDINBORO RAG RELAYS at Willamette Invitational at Wooster Tour de Scots at PSAC Championships at NCAA Div. II East Regional at NCAA Division II National Championships HEAD COACH: Doug Watts Sat, Jan. 29 Wed., Feb. 2 Sat, Feb. 5 Wed., Feb. 9 Sat., Feb. 12 Wed., Feb. 16 Sat., Feb. 19 Wed., Feb. 23 Sat., Feb. 26 Opponent Time AVALON DUALS vs. Findlay 12 noon vs. Appalachian St. 2:00 p.m. vs. Virginia 4:00 p.m. at Cornell Invit. All Day at Las Vegas Invitational Sat., Nov. 20 Fri., Dec. 3 to Sat., Dec. 4 at Uixiv. at Buffalo 1:00 p.m. Sat., Dec. 11 Sxm., Dec. 12 PENN STATE 1:00 p.m. Wed., Dec. 29 to at Southern Scxxffle AU Day Thxxr., Dec. 30 Fri., Jan. 14 to at Virginia Duals All Day Sat., Jan. 15 Fri., Jan. 21 CLARION# 7:30 p.m. at PSAC Championships Fri., Jan. 28 to Sat., Jan. 29 East Stroudsbxxrg, PA Sat., Feb. 5 LOCK HAVEN# 7:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 11 CLEVELAND ST.# 7:30 p.m. Sat., Feb. 12 at Bloomsburg# 7:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 18 PITTSBURGH# 7:30 p.m. Sat., Feb. 19 EDINBORO OPEN All Day Sxm., Feb. 20 at West Virginia# TBA Sat., Mar. 5 to at EWL Tournament Sxm., Mar. 6 Clarion, PA AU Day Thxxr., Mar 17 to at NCAA Division I Sat., Mar 19 National Championships # EWL Match HEAD COACH: Tim Flynn 3:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. HEAD COACH: Greg Walcavich Women’s Basketball Day & Date Fri., Nov. 19 Day & Date Sat., Nov. 13 LOCK HAVEN* at Clarion* SHIPPENSBURG* at Slippery Rock* CALIFORNIA(PA)* INDIANA(PA)* at Lock Haven* CLARION* at Shippensburg* Sat., Nov. 20 Tue., Nov. 23 Wed., Dec. 1 Sat., Dec. 4 Sxm., Dec. 5 Wed., Dec. 8 Mon., Dec. 20 Wed., Dec. 29 Thxir., Dec. 30 Thxxr., Jan. 6 Sat, Jan. 8 Sxm., Jan. 9 Sat Jan. 15 Sun., Jan. 16 Wed., Jan. 19 Sat., Jan. 22 Wed., Jan. 26 Sat, Jan. 29 Wed., Feb. 2 Sat, Feb. 5 Wed., Feb. 9 Sat, Feb. 12 Wed., Feb. 16 Sat., Feb. 19 Wed., Feb. 23 Sat., Feb. 26 Opponent Time at MillersviUe Classic vs. Barton 4:00 p.m. at MUlersville Classic vs. Saint Anselm 1:00 p.m. GANNON 5:30 p.m. MERCYHURST 7:30 p.m. at Mansfield 1:00 p.m. at East Stroudsbxxrg 1:00 p.m. at Elizabeth City- St. 6:00 p.m. at Bloomsburg. 5:30 p.m. at Moxmtam Cdt Classic Toxim. vs. Bloomfield 6:00 p.m. at Moxmtain Cat Classic Toum. Consolation Game 1:00 p.m. Championship Game 3:00 p.m. WEST VA. ST. 7:00 p.m. MILLERSVILLE 1:00 p.m. CHEYNEY 1:00 p.m. KUTZTOWN 1:00 p.m. WEST CHESTER 1:00 p.m. SLIPPERY ROCK* 5:30 p.m. at Califomia(Pa.)* 6:00 p.m. at Indiana(Pa.)* 5:30 p.m. LOCK HAVEN* 1:00 p.m. at Clarion* 6:00 p.m. SHIPPENSBURG* 1:00 p.m. at Slippery Rock* 6:00 p.m. CALIFORNIA(PA)* 5:30 p.m. INDIANA(PA)* 5:30 p.m. at Lock Haven* 1:00 p.m. CLARION* 5:30 p.m. at Shippensbxirg* 1:00 p.m. HEAD COA^H: Stan Swank Men’s Basketball Day & Date Mon., Nov. 15 Fri., Nov. 19 Sat., Nov. 20 Tue., Nov. 23 Sxm., Nov. 28 Sat., Dec. 4 Sun., Dec. 5 Sat, Dec. 11 Mon., Dec. 20 Thiu., Dec. 30 Sun., Jan. 2 Sat, Jan. 8 Sxm., Jan. 9 Sat, Jan. 15 Sxm., Jan. 16 Wed., Jan. 19 Sat., Jan. 22 Wed., Jan. 26 Ediiiboro University Football 2004. Opponent Time at W. Va. Wesleyan 8:00 p.m. at Califomia(Pa.) Holiday Inn/ Food for the Hxmgry Classic vs. Virginia Union 4:00 p.m. at CalifomiaJPa.) Holiday Inn/ Food for the Hxmgry Classic vs. Ohio Valley 4:00 p.m. GANNON 7:30 p.m. PENN STATE MCKEESPORT 2:00 p.m. at Mansfield 3:00 p.m. at East Stroudsburg 3:00 p.m. PENN ST. NEW KENSINGTON 7:30 p.m. at Bloomsburg 7:30 p.m. CHARLESTONJWV) 7:30 p.m. MERCYHURST 2:00 p.m. MILLERSVILLE 3:00 p.m. CHEYNEY 3:00 p.m. KUTZTOWN 3:00 p.m. WEST CHESTER 3:00 p.m. SLIPPERY ROCK* 7:30 p.m. at CalifomiaJPa.)* 8:00 p.m. at Indiana(Pa.)* 7:30 p.m. Swinuning Day & Date Pri., Oct. 29 Sat., Oct. 30 Eri., Nov. 5 Sat., Nov. 6 Sat., Nov. 13 Sat., Nov. 20 Eri., Dec. 3 to Sxm., Dec. 5 Sat., Jan. 8 Opponent Time at Westminster Relays 6:00 p.m. INDIANA(PA) with ASHLAND 1:00 p.m. at Grove City Spxint Meet FREDONIA STATE 1:00 p.m. at Shippensbxxrg 12:00 noon CALIFORNIA(PA) 1:00 p.m. at lUP Invitational AU Day at Kutztown with Mansfield 1:00 p.m. at Perm St. Behrend 1:00 p.m. Sat., Jan. 15 at Slippery Rock Sat., Jan. 22 1:00 p.m. Fri., Jan. 28 GANNON 6:00 p.m. at Allegheny Sat., Jan. 29 1:00 p.m. at lUP Last Chance Meet Sat., Feb. 5 Thxxr., Feb. 17 to at PSAC Championships Sat, Feb. 19 West Chester, PA AU Day Wed., Mar. 16 to at NCAA Division II Sat., Mar. 19 National Championships Opponent.............................. ....W-L-T Alfred..................................... .......... 0-1-0 Allegheny............................. .......... 2-2-0 Alliance................................... .......... 5^0 American International ... .......... 1-0-0 Appalachian State............... ...........0-1-0 Ashland................................. .......... 5-4-0 Baldwin-Wallace................. .......... 1-2-1 Bloomsburg........................... .......... 5-1-0 Bridgewater........................... ...........2-0-0 Brockport State..................... .......... 7-5-1 Buffalo State......................... .......... 1-0-0 University at Buffalo.......... .......... 4-1-0 C.W. 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W-L-T Hiram..................................... ........ 0-0-1 IndianafPa.)........................... ... 18-50-4 John Carroll........................... ........ 1-2-0 Kent State............................... ........ 1-1-0 Kenyon................................... ........ 1-0-0 Kutztown............................... ........ 2-2-0 Liberty................................... ........ 0-3-0 Lock Haven........................... ... 31-14-1 Lycoming............................... ........ 1-1-0 Mansfield............................... ... 11-12-1 Mercyhurst........................... ......... 3-1-0 Michigan Tech..................... ........ 0-1-0 MUlersville............................. ........ 3-5-0 Muskingum........................... ........ 1-1-0 New Haven........................... ........ 3-3-0 North Dakota State............. ........ 0-1-0 Northwood........................... ........ 2-0-0 Ohio Northern..................... ........ 2-1-0 Portland State....................... ........ 1-0-0 Saginaw Valley St................. .........2-2-0 Shipperxsburg......................... ... 19-22-1 Slippery Rock......................... ... 22T3-7 Shepherd................................. ........ 1-2-0 Southern Connecticut St.... ........ 2-0-0 St. Francis................................. ........ 0-1-0 St. Vincent............................... ........ 0-2-0 Thiel.......................................... ........ 1-8-0 Trffin......................................... ........ 2-0-0 Virginia Union....................... ........ 1-0-0 Waynesburg........................... ........ 2-1-0 Wayne StatefMI)..................... ........ 1-0-1 West Chester........................... ........ 2-4-0 West Liberiy........................... ........ 2-2-0 West Virginia Wesleyan .... ........ 3-0-0 Westminster........................... .... 2-12-0 Yoxmgstown State................. ........ 0-5-0 First Meeting 1959 1926 1955 1926 1974 1988 1987 1958 1960 1935 1982 1964 1977 1978 1981 1989 1991 1968 1995 1975 1957 1926 1957 1991 1953 1929 1933 2002 1990 1957 1985 1970 1926 1975 1930 1989 Last Meeting 1959 2003 1960 1927 1974 2003 1989 2003 1961 1995 2000 1964 1999 1979 1995 1989 1992 1971 1995 2003 2003 2003 1990 1992 1953 1959 1952 2003 1990 1972 1986 2001 1984 1984 1980 2003 Streak T1 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 L3 W3 W1 W1 W1 LI L2 W1 L2 LI W2 W1 W1 LI L3 W1 W2 W2 LI L2 W1 W2 W1 W2 W1 LI W2 W3 W2 L5 DARROW PLACE APARTMENTS “Your off-campus housing connection ’ Located directly across the street from Rose and Earp Halls 734-1166 GOOD LUCK SCOTS HEAD COACH: Chris Rhodes page 40 ®^