The Clarion Game 0ctoHer19.2002 Sox Harrison Stadium country fair salute tke EDINBORO FOOTBALL 2002 2002 SCHEDOLE FIGHTING SCOT ATHIMCS o/EDINBOROllNITOITY! Good Luck in the 2002 - 03 Season TABIE OF COHTENTS August 31 September 7 September 21 September 28 October 5 October Ip 1:00 at Gannon ASHLAND 1:00 at Tiffin 1:30 at East Stroudsburg * 1:00 \ 1:00 at Shippensburg ^p2:00 INDIANA(Pa.)* / Homecoming € ( 1:00 October 1$ CLARION* \l:00 October 26 at Slippery Rock* November 2 KUTZTOWN 1:00 Family Weekend November 9 at California (Pa.)* 1:00 November 16 LOCK HAVEN* 1:00 HEAD COACH: Lou Tepper * PSAC West contest ON THE RADIO Edinboro University football fans can catch all the Fighting Scot gridiron action on WFSE FM 88.9. All eleven contests will be broadcast, with the Edinboro student radio station providing valuable broadcasting experience for Edinboro students, along with quality broadcasts of Edinboro football. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 2002 Schedule .............................................................................1 On The Radio ................................................................................1 Today's Game.............................................................................2-3 Head Coach Lou Tepper ........................................................6-7 Assistant Coaches.................................................................. 8-10 Administrative/Support Staffs ................................................ 12 Marching Band .......................................................................... 13 Photo Gallery The 2002 Fighting Scots ..................... 14, 16, 18, 20 Offensive Newcomers.................................................. 28 Defensive Newcomers ................................................30 Athletic Trainers............................................................. 32 Athletic Fund Drive .................................................................. 22 Edinboro Roster.......................................................................... 23 Starting Lineups .................................................................. 24-25 Opponent Roster....................................................................... 26 Fighting Scot PSAC Honorees................................................36 Year-By-Year Records................................................................38 Coaching Records .....................................................................38 Longest Plays ............................................................................ 40 All-Time vs. Opponents .......................................................... 42 Officials' Signals..........................................................................44 Fighting Scots In The Pros.....................................................44 The PSAC Today ....................................................................... 46 Today's Feature..........................................................................48 FOR MORE INFORMATION Information on Fighting Scot athletics is available on the internet 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) 7322776 ext. 313. 2002 EDINBORO HGHTINO SCOTS Breakfasty Dinner and Everything in Between. 207 Plum Street, Edinboro Ph. 734-4600 Open Monday - Friday Gam to 12pm, Saturday and Sunday 24 hours “Always something fresh and new” 2002 righting Soot FootbaO. Champions Hnish Panel nnumMiE EOINBORO FIGHTINB SCOTS (3-3) CLARION GOlOn (4.21 __ _ CLARION university EDINBORO 13-3,0-2 PSACJ Welcome to Sox Harrison Stadium. After Aug. 31 at Gannon playing just one home W, 17-7 Sept. 7 ASHUND game in the first five W, 29-26 Sept. 21 at Tiffin weeks of the season, the Sept. 28 at East Stroudsburg W, 35-21 L, 24-30 righting Scots play their Oct. 5 at Shippensburg L, 7-41 second straight home Oct. 12 INDIANA(PA) L, 35-54 contest. Long-time PSAC Oct. 19 CLARION 1;00 p.m. West rival Clarion will Oct. 26 at Slippery Rock l.'OO p.m. Nov. 2 provide the opposition. KUTZTOWN l.'OO p.m. Nov. 10 at California(Pa.) Edinboro comes off a 1:00 p.m. Nov. 16 LOCK HAVEN 1:00 p.m. discouraging outcome in last week's Homecoming ganie, dropping a 54-35 CLARION [4-2,0-1 PSACJ decision to Indiana(Pa.) in a contest that was hardly Aug. 29 at Youngstown State L, 14-27 as close as the final score Sept. 14 at Millersville W, 24-3 indicated. The 14thSept. 21 glenville state W, 59-38 ranked Indians were up Sept. 28 at Kutztown W, 31-7 Oct. 5 54-7 at one point. at Indiana(Pa.) L, 14-28 Oct. 12 The week before, lUP WEST CHESTER W 34-28 Oct. 19 at Edinboro handed Clarion a 28-14 Oct. 26 SHIPPENSBURG defeat. The Golden Nov. 2 CALIFORNIA(PA) Eagles rebounded with a Nov. 9 at Lock Haven 34-28 win over West Nov. 16 slippery rock Chester last week in their Edinboro enters the oam^nrTh!!^ Homecoming contest, skid, sending the Scots to^3-3 oS^aS 'osing Clarion is 4-2 and 0-1, respertiSel^ TH[ COACHES charge of the*^F?ghthg^s"cote***RS^^ jf Tapper has worked on the slaffe Sf ^nsive genius, the country, including Virgin^Tlch cShraln greatest notoriety came at I HnS ^nd lSU. But his 96. The defensive coordS? andVilpr 19891988-91, Tepper was appointed the Fiohtfnn iir December 13, 1991, juSt orior tn H*'ni head coach on John Hancock Sun Bowl He wonl? appearance in the more bowl games while postinTa 25^ti 2 1"'"' 1° l^o . sarsi has posted a 45-48 mark asX rnMp^ PSAC West championships ThI moJ^Prl^ “ Clarion was 7-4, and also in 199fi and advanced to the NCAA Dlvisioirffpin^i^^ over at Clarion, Luke se^d si)^^S.innc"f' Defiance, whe. .s straight meeting during^HomecomSnq'teHvitte?' won the iast six meefinos S ‘®em has tor/ at Sox Harrison Sum in im “"”"9 """y " ^ic- ^ YEAR’S RAMI aario^&d the over Alonzo R^Tuck ^ ^tinning of over the 500 mark for t?e first time sfnce S' ^ames first in the game on Demetrir scored take advantage of three 19-ya|^d run, but failed to 40-yard field foaT by Sean J ^^e first quarter. A points for the Scots John Sm? hllSrf ^l''^'9ht Tryon, then Tryon ran one in from 17 vaSi f the half. Roebuck addS a 7 S rn ^ ^ 17-6 lead at Roebuck ended the afternoon with Uo'ya/Ssm ^ Tryon passed for 155 yards Adam AimJfh fi?" 19 carries, while and a touchdown, butSpleMTusSf%s"e?' ™* HSUTINe SCOTS bolting to a 54-7 lead be^ the FtahHn^®c”f "'"® Possessions, points of the game to narmlThl r Scots scored the fall 28 Roebuck wasf^^ntoXfeat^orS Alonzo setting career highs with 33 white returned after mtesing Se Marsh injury and compieted 21 onTrasL^fr,®^'?? ® shouider Both scoring tosses went to r sob 2 TDs. time in his rareer ^"'''sonno, who scored for the first UST WEEK FOR THE GOIBEN'Heit< t -- ^SOinst was heid to 19 yards on 13 t?,f "9 ™=ber Robert Walker downs on short runs. Glenn Lovefar« I S ^ lo^^chAlmashy each topped the 100-vafh ^ Qames in his career at losses by Jason Perkins tackles for es. Withheld Smith for kL Roebuck against Tiffin Llback Branrinn oaihS”) first start.out The sophomore games. The senior linebacker led the Scots with 10 tackles at Shippensburg, then took part in 6 hits vs. lUP. SCOUTING THE GOLDEN EAGIES c-„?*®?*** ^^oher19,2002 SoxHamsonStaainm ^ mogm _ TODAnGAME with Alonzo°f bis With TD runs of 2, 22 and 40 vards C.J. Trivisonno have combined'for 4 TDp^iIl>hu^ -Chris Wiggins has returned to the starti'llS linlu^ 70 carries Clarion's Wing-T offense ranks among the tops in Division II in rushing offense. The Golden Eagles were fourth in the country entering the West Chester contest, and boosted the figure to 293.8 yards per game with a 344-yard effort against West Chester... sen­ ior Adam Almashy is in his fourth year as the starting quarterback. While not renowned for his passing, Almashy possesses deft ball­ handling skills and is a strong runner. He became the first Clarion quarterback to go over 1,000 yards rushing for his career last week, rushing for 100 yards to go to 1,089 yards. That ranks 21st all-time ... senior tailback Robert Walker has moved into 8th place in career rushing with 1,604 yards, and is tied for second in career rushing TDs with 23 ... after sitting out the 2001 campaign, Troy Bowers has returned with a vengeance. The junior noseguard leads the PSAC with 13 tackles for losses, after previously leading the conference in 2000. MCNICHOIAS TOP POUTER IN BIHSIONII Sean McNicholas is off to a record-setting pace punting the football for the Scots. He is averaging 47.6 yards on 30 punts, with eight ending up inside the 20. The senior entered the Indiana(Pa.) game leading Division II in punter. One good reason - he's had four kicks of 60-or-more yards. ZOGNAROLL Since sitting out the Tiffin, Alonzo Roebuck has been running with a vengeance. The senior tailback has topped the 100-yard mark in the last three games, rushing for 151 yards at East Stroudsburg and 136 yards at Shippensburg, followed by a career-best 170 yards this past week vs. lUP. Roebuck now has seven straight 100yard games and has moved into 12th place in career rushing with 1,452 yards. He entered the week ranked 22nd in Division II in rushing, and he should move up following Saturday's effort which boosted his average to 119.8 yards per game. ten games. The last team to hold the Golden Eagles under 200? Edinboro. In last year's 24-12 victory, the Scots "limited" Clarion to 195 yards on the ground. WHATS HAPPENEO TO THE BEFENSEP This isn't the first time that the Fighting Scots have suffered a three-game losing streak, but what makes the losing so perplexing is the play of the defense. Over the last three contests the Scots have allowed 125 points and 1,417 yards. Those numbers are far from the usual figures put up by head coach Lou Tapper's staunch defenses. In fact, Edinboro had been ranked among the best rush­ ing defenses in Division II prior to the Shippensburg game. The last time Edinboro gave up that many points in a three-game span came in 1998, when Carson-Newman, Glenville State and Millersville combined for 129 points. NE](T FOR THE FIGHTING SCOTS Edinboro hits the highways for a PSAC West contest at Slippery Rock. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. EDINBORO SUmSTICS Rushing Alonzo Roebuck Brandon Munson Edinboro Totals Opp Totals Passing Justin Boush Cam Marsh Edinboro Totals Opp Totals RtL 119 50 230 230 Rn. 72 67 130 102 Yards 599 195 704 022 Comp. 36 46 02 100 Yards 530 462 002 1047 Rvg. 5.0 3.9 3.3 3.0 TO 7 3 13 0 PCL 50.0 68.7 50.0 552 TD 2 5 7 10 Eg. 55 40 55 55 Int. 4 2 0 3 Rocohdng Jordan Bobitski Alonzo Roebuck Justin Lipscomb Lincoln Bufalino Edinboro Totals Opp Totals Na 19 11 9 9 02 100 Yards 173 59 204 177 002 1047 Rvg. 9.1 5.4 22.7 19.7 12.1 15.5 TD 0 0 1 1 7 10 ig. 20 16 50 55 55 07 Cam Marsh started the first three games of the season at quarter­ back before sitting out the final three quarters against Tiffin and the East Stroudsburg and Shippensburg tilts due to a shoulder injury. The sophomore returned to the lineup last week, complet­ ing 21 of 27 passes for 145 yards and 2 TDs. He is currently com­ pleting 68.7 percent of his passes. Tacklos Dave Smith Foster Johnson James Cowart Kyle Thorne Solo 16 18 24 16 RSSL 24 19 12 18 Total 40 37 36 34 Sacks 2 2 0 3 Int 0 0 0 0 CJ. REACHES PAYDIRT Robert Walker Brandon Sweeney Adam Almashy Glenn Lovelace Clarion Totals Opp Totals Yards 466 364 263 227 1703 702 Rvg. 4.7 7.0 3.6 10.3 54 3.0 TD 8 3 3 2 21 7 ig. 50 41 46 53 53 73 WELCGME HACK CAM One of the few promising aspects of the lUP loss was the Cam Marsh to C.J. Trivisonno connection. The sophomores hooked up for four pass completions, including touchdown catches of three and one yards. The six-pointers were the first of Trivisonno's career. L^S HAVE A DLOCK PARTY It's becoming a weekly thing. Another game, another blocked kick for the Fighting Scots. A year ago Edinboro blocked eight kicks. The Fighting Scots have been at it again this year, getting at least one block in every game. This past week it was an extra point, and the week before that the Scots blocked two extra points at Shippensburg. All told, Edinboro has registered eight blocked kicks. Previously, the Scots blocked a field goal vs. Gannon, an extra point and a punt against Ashland, a field goal at Tiffin, and an extra point at East Stroudsburg. SCOTS LAST TO NOLO CLARION ONBER 200 TAROS RDSHING Clarion has run for at least 200-or-more yards in each of the last 2002 HQhtinQ S«it Footbafl _ Ctiampkms Fii^ ClARION STATISTICS Passing Adam Almashy Clarion Totals Opp Totals Roeobring Ben Culver Cori Johnson Tom Pore Clarion Totals Opp Totals Tacklos Scott McGrady Bo Busch Jabari Weatherspoon Troy Bowers Rtt. 99 52 74 22 327 220 RtL 72 71 144 Coma 34 30 01 Ybids 308 300 1151 Pet. 47.2 404 504 TD 1 1 11 Int. 1 2 7 Na 8 6 5 30 01 Ybrds 91 61 74 300 1151 Rvg. 11.4 10.2 14.8 104 144 TD 0 0 0 1 n ig27 19 36 30 05 Solo 24 27 18 19 RssL 29 25 21 12 Total 53 52 39 31 Sacks 3 0 5 5 lilt. 0 0 1 0 BEAB COACH That stood until the 2000 NFL Draft when Penn State’s Courtney Brown and Lavar Arrington went one-two. Big Ten Head Coach Univel’shy oFlffinofs on‘’£^mbCT ?s‘^ head coach at the Veteran Division I mentor Lou hfSf? '^2^?PPointed the 12th head football coach at Edinboro team s appearance in ihf*Alohn u i o Jti^t prior -"P'aced to the MackovS; who leftfo* “head University of Texas Diirin^lie J°^^mng position at the mini head coach TeDoerttmnO w''® the Fighting two more bowl ame^ances Sl °f.25-31-2, fnclnfing of the Fighting Scot program on over Ohio State, including one at f'oinmK January 5, 2000. ^ g " P"*t of wins on Tepper inherited an Edinboro program which had won just stsom seasons. TLe Scots have shown consistent improvement in “Coach S.sht‘75 6®"'*' »s=-^a” S-5E"tSssi-.s. 2000 season Edinboro record for wins by a first K ^ fifth place however, were lopsided In 200 i pt ™ish Three of the losses, ;ng 4-6 record. Ae F^ht n» ^‘"“''ed with a deceiVtest and finished third in th^PSAC “™P«>Ove in eveo- con■^14-7 npset over -"eluded a^stun- «« outstanding pool of candidates to choose from, but um s integrity, coaching background and national notoriety stood out above the rest We feel fo^be^onpnTZ^^^ ^PP^^^nity be one of the top programs in the t'SAL, and look at Lou Tevver Dr. Frank Pogue Jr. President, Edinboro University MacFarland, and Ken Hiio^.. ,,11 tion, he has worked wift wme^rfthe?' “ renowned as a defensive coaching genius, with a resume that includes three honorees and Butkus Award honorees and an Outland standouts include Bruce Smith, John Holecek, Simeon Rice, Kevin Hardy, Brad Hopkins, Booger counhy, including Bill Dtrolev « v •“? “"ches in the Colorado, John Mackovic at filiW ®'*' McCartney at "Being a native of western “Nardo at LSU. a head coach again and to tea hf7 to be Tepper related follo“ng fife S'/'-is environment," ed western PennsylvaL"! fo?te7/S“" " backhome." tor half of my career. It’sajoytote Tepper completed his second f.,ii dmator at Louisiana State Univ^rcit • with the Tigers on December 15 I QQ?”}! Independence Bowl win ovel defensive coorto a 27-9 as a defensive coordinator for 19 of profession. ^ fiis 35 years in the coaching in 1990 by 77i“"|,orfthg‘lvcTO® ffif ranked among the best m the rniTnl^*^ r in 1993, ninth in 1994, and^lst in^/f assistant coach annually in ml, 14tl Tenner’s 1009 «»W'.i?“'S5s;ss MO, ssScr.iTfS'ai’sv.i'M in Ann Arbo? agataa Ae"woivSet'^ih^^^^ ^ 24-21 win postseason play in 1994 handino \ r? made it back to ing m the Liberty Bowk ® whitewash mis of ®me in the Big Ten \n(u!!!r^^^ SfiT ^^/iimois shocked Ohio State 24lin^ Butkus Award winner Dana Howard Columbus behind Background ^elaft£c’oacCg\fraS’ir^CT^^^^ SIX bowl invitations one Rio Ton J.|l”ms, he helped the program to AP and UPI noSr '* ‘°P ten ranking in fte Linebackers . Penn State has gained the reputation as Personal Data Linebacker U", Illinois could make a good case for that des­ Born: September?, 1945 gjU^ Keystone, PA ignation as well during epper's tenure. He produced College Education: Rutgers University, B.S. in Physical consecutive Butkus Award Education - 1967 ,7"”f^sin Dana Howard "^anwtolee: Rutgers r JooS Hardy 196^67 •^ack (1995). Along the way, he also produced Big Ten • Players of the Year' m Moe Gardner and Darrick 0990), Howard (1993 and 94) and Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year Simeon Rice in 1994. For the only time in Big Ten histoiy Tepper had four first at hk linebackers at his disposal. In all, he has 25 professional linebackers, and recentlv wrote the book, "Complete Linebackmg", a 312-paee comprehensive book on linebacker play. ,, and Rice became the lughest defensive draft duo in the histoiy of the NFL draft m 1996 when Hardy second to Jacksonville and Rice third to Arizona. / Coaching Exporlenco: University of Pittsburgh - graduassistant, 1967; Universky of Hampshire - running backs/linebackers, 1968-69; defensive coordinator, 1970-71College of William & Mary ~ ’ defensive coordinator, 1972-75assistMt head coach/defensive ’ Pittsburgh Tepper began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Pittsburgh in 1967, then moved on to the University of New Hampshire from 1968-71, coaching the running backs and line­ backers 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. VirgluiaTech Tech head coach Bill Dooley hired Tepper as his linebackers coach. Tepper helped build the Hokies into a con­ sistent bowl contender with a defense that annually ranked among the nation's top ten. He stayed at Virginia Tech from 1978-82, working with Outland Trophy winner and Buffalo Bills great ’ Bmce Smith, among others. The 1980 Hokie edition played Miami(FL) in the Peach Bowl. Colorado Tepper joined Bill McCartney's staff at Colorado in 1983, serving as the defensive coordinator and 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 amval, 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 seasons, and helped the Buffaloes to the 1985 Freedom Bowl and the 1986 Blue Bonnet Bowl. Among the assis­ tant coaches at Colorado was Gerry DiNardo, who would later bring Tepper in to direct his LSU defense. Personal Background LOU TEPPER’S HEAD COACHING RECORD Tepper is an active member of the American Football Coaches Association and presently sits on the All-American committee and has previously served on the NCAA Ethics Committee. He is ^tive m the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and has spoken for ftomise-Keepers, founded by former Colorado coach Bill McCartney. Tepper and his wife, Karen, have two children. Zf of Colorado baSr‘m??f Sqt5 Sept 12 Se{tl9 0x3 0x10 0x17 0x21 Karen ^j^anhew(27),Stery Lou Tepper has brought plenty of intensity and determination, not to mention a winning attitude, to the Edinboro sideline. Tepper, bom September 7, 1945, graduated from Rutgers University m 1967. He enjoyed a standout career as a defensive back at Rutgers from 1965-67. As a player, Tepper led the Scarlet Knights m interceptions as a junior and tackles as a senior. He 1965^^^ Cronin Trophy as the Most Improved Player in 0X31 Nov. 7 Nov 14 Nov 21 1992 Reconi: 6-5-1 NO. ILLINOIS MISSOURI at Houston at Minnesota at Ohio State IOWA NCXmiWESIERN L at Wisconsin W, PURDUE W, at Michigan T, MICHIGAN ST. W, Holiday Bowl Dec. 30 vs. Hawaii Year Recard Scheel 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 2000 2001 Bawl 0-1 6-5-1 5-6 7-5 5-5-1 2-9 5-6 4-6 Illinois Illinois Illinois Illinois Illinois Illinois Edinboro Edinboro Sun Bowl Holiday Bowl 7 Years Liberty Bowl 3443-2 THE ILllNI YEARS 1976-77; Virginia t.. j ’ '-^->4-83; assistant if mi““^’ '***-*2- University tor/ii coordinalor/mside linebackers, 1988-89assistant head coach, 1990-91- ’ head coach, 1991-96; LSU - ’ Matthew, a graduate student at Edinboro, and Stacy Ann, a gradu­ ate of LSU who is the grants manager for Meals on Wheels in Columbus, OH. 30-14 2H4 13-31 17-18 18-16 17-21 26-27 13-12 20-17 22-22 14-10 Sqx 11 Sqt 18 Sqx 25 0X2 0X9 0x16 0X23 0X30 Nov 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20 1993 Record: 5-6 at Missouri ARIZONA OREGON at Purdue OHIO STATE at Iowa at Miehigan NCSHHWESIERN MINNESOTA at Penn State WISCONSIN L L L W L W, W, W W, L L 3-31 14-16 7-13 28-10 12-20 49-3 24-21 20-13 2320 14-28 10-35 L, 17-27 2992 Ftfitlng Scot hntkfl _ Champians Finish 1994 Record: 7-5 Sept. 1 at Washington St Sept. 10 MISSOURI Sept. 17 NO. ILLINOIS PURDUE at Ohio State 5 IOWA I MICHIGAN 1 at Northwestern at Minnesota 2 PENN STATE 9 at Wisconsin Liberty Bowl Dec. 31 vs. East Carolina L, 9-10 W, 42-0 W, 34-10 L, 16-22 W, 24-10 W, 47-7 L, 14-19 W, 28-7 W, 21 -17 L, 31-35 L, 13-19 SejX2 SqX9 Sqx 16 Sejx23 0X7 0x14 0X28 Nov 4 Nov 11 Nov 18 Nov 25 1995 Record: 5-5-1 MICHIGAN L at Oregon L ARIZONA W, EACTCAROJNA W, at Indiana W, MICHIGAN ST. L, hOUHWESIERN L at Iowa W, at Ohio State L MINNESOTA W at Wisconsin T 14-38 31-34 W7 7-0 17-10 21-27 14-17 26-7 341 4314 33 Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 1996 Record: 2-9 L, 8-20 L, 3-55 L, 0-41 at Arizona W, 38-7 AKRON W, 46-43 INDIANA at Michigan St. L, 14-42 at Northwestern L, 24-27 L, 21-31 IOWA OHIO STATE L, 0-48 L, 21-23 at Minnesota L, 15-35 WISCONSIN at Michigan use W, 30-0 Pages ASSISTAHT CDACHFS Rod BoyMn Scon Broimina attended Capital University where he played football for one season. Browning later earned a Master’s Degree in Education Administration from New Mexico State in 1983. Browning and his wife, Lynn, reside in Edinboro and have two children, Andrew 8 and Katelyn, 4. His brother, Mitchell, is the offen­ sive coordinator at the University of Minnesota. Rod Boykin Scott Browning assumed the duties holds the longest of defensive coordi­ tenure of anyone on nator and secondary the Edinboro coach two years ago University coaching after previously serv­ staff. Now in his ing as an assistant 17th season as a coach at Wittenberg Fighting Scot assis­ University two years tant, Browning is prior to that. working with his Boykin played third head coach. Wayne Bradford collegiately at the is in his fourth year After serving as University of Illinois the offensive line as a member of the under Lou Tepper. Edinboro coaching ^ .. . ^ coach and recruiting A four-year letterwinner at Illinois, Boykin was coordinator in Lou Tepper’s first season staff. After serving twice named the Big Ten Defensive Player of Browning took over as the offensive coordinator as the defensive the Week as a defensive back, and was named a year ago, while continuing to work with the coordinator/defen­ the Fighting Illini Defensive Champion of the linemen. That is a role he had handled the pre­ sive line coach his Year. He played in a total of 44 games for the vious five seasons. This marks his ninth year in first season, he Illini, playing in three bowl games. The charge of the offensive linemen. He has also enters his third sea­ Dayton, OH native enjoyed his best season as a coached the running backs and defensive backs son overseeing the senior, recording 25 tacUes with 2 passes bro­ m the past. defensive line. In ken up. As a junior, he had 21 stops, along with In his numerous capacities. Browning has addition, he serves as a fumble recovery in the end zone for a touch­ coached several All-Americans, including Steve the recruiting coordidown against Arizona. Russell, Michael Willis, Wade Smith, Geori nator. Boykin graduated in 1995 with a Lewis, Mike Barnes, Elbert Cole and Jeremy Under Bradford’s tutelage, Edinboro has Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology and began his O Day. ■’ had four first team All-PSAC West defensive coaching career as a graduate assistant under In addition to his extensive tenure at inTh^ Fighting Scots have ranked fourth Tepper that same year. He worked with the Edinboro, Browning has served as an assistant m the PSAC m sacks all three years. Fighting Illini from 1995-97, picking up a coach at three NCAA Division I institutions Bradford had previously been at Salisbury Master’s Degree in Higher Education and Pnor to joining the Eighting Scot stalf in 1986 State since 1990, and was the Sea Gulls' defen­ Administration. he coached receivers and running backs at Ohio sive coordinator from 1994-98. Boykin joined the Wittenberg staff in 1997 State for two years. The Buckeyes went to the A graduate of Salisbury State, Bradford as the defensive backs coach. He helped the Rose Bowl and the Citrus Bowl in his two seabegan his coaching career at his alma mater in Tigers post back-to-back 11-1 finishes, winning 1990, serving as an assistant coach in charge of sons. Browning served as a graduate assistant the North Coast Athletic Conference champi­ o . State“ in fexuuuait asMsiani ot New IX|a1T7 Mexico coach at 1982, and the fol and defensive linemen onship both seasons and reaching the second lowing year instructed the receivers at Idaho (1992-94). In 1994, he was promoted to defen­ round of the NCAA Division III playoffs. State. That — sive coordinator. His defenses excelled during Boykin served on the Wittenberg staff for three outfit reached Personal Data seasons. The Tigers went 31-3 during that peri­ the NCAA Atlanti9fCentral Football Conference in pass Bom: October 28, 1958 od, and in 1998 Division I-AA NonWIOWI: Perrysville, OH defense and quarterback sacks. In 1997 was the number Personal Data playoffs. Sahsbuiy State ranked 38th in NCAA Division College EdncaUon: owo state one rated pass Bom: September 22, 1972 A 1981 University, B.S. in Education II m total defense, allowing just 268 yards per defense in the HoniOtOMI: Dayton, OH 1981; New Mexico State graduate of fe^^^FCA defensive unit produced a first COllOBO EtfOCOtiOII: University of country. Ohio State with University, M.S. in Education Boykin is Illinois, B.S. in Kinesiology Administration - 1983 a Bachelor’s All-American at Personal Data 1995; M.E. in Higher Education single and the Pleying Experience: Capital Degree in linebacker, and Bom: April 3, 1968 and Administration - 1996 father of University, running back 1977 helped the Sea NOPIOtOWP: Glen Bumie, MD PfOylOB ExpOrfonCO: University of Education, Coaching Experience: Roddrick Jr., Browning Gulls finish 7-2 College EdUCatlOO: Salisbury Illinois, defensive back 1990-94 Worthington (OH) High School age 7. He is a began his with a berth in State University, B.S. in Business former National CeachinsExperieiice: assistant coach, 1979; Daytoncoaching career the ECAC Administration - 1990; M.S. in University of Illinois - gradu­ Fairview (OH) High School Football as an assistant assistant coach, 1980-81; New Southwest Business Administration ~ 1992 ate assistant, 1995-97; Wittenberg Foundation naylng Experience: Salisbury coach at Championship University - secondary, 1997Mexico State University — secScholar-Athlete 2000; Edinboro University State University, offensive line Worthington Game. ondaiy, 1982; Idaho State Award winner 1986-89 defensive coordinator, 2000 to High School receivers, 1983; Ohio State Bradford at Meadowdale present and DaytonUniversity - running backs, 1984graduated from Ceachlng Experience: High School in Children: Roddrick Jr. (7) Fairview High 86; Edinboro University - offen­ Salisbury State Salisbury State University — defensive lineman & linebackers, Dayton. sive coordinator, defensive backs, Schools in in 1990 with a 1990-93; defensive coordinator, running backs, offensive line, Ohio from Bachelor’s 1994-99; Edinboro University — 1986 to present 1979-81. Degree in defensive coordinator, 1999; BWO: Lynn Before trans­ Business pensive line, 2000 to present Children: Andrew (8), Katelyn ferring to Ohio Administration. "Be: Gwen (4) State, he He completed Children: Nicholas (4), Julia (2) Wayne BradfoiB 2002 Hdfitlij Sent Rwttal _ Ctiampioag FWsfi ASSKTAMT CflACBES work on his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Salisbury State in 1992. In addition to working as a member of the football staff, Bradford was a faculty member in the School of Business. Beginning in 1996, he was the Director of the Business Graduate Programs for the Perdue School of Business. As an undergraduate, Bradford was an offensive lineman. He played on the 1986 Salisbury State team which finished as the NCAA Division III national runnerup. Bradford and his wife, Gwen, have a fouryear-old son, Nicholas, and a two-year-old daughter, Julia. They reside in Edinboro. Scott Weaver Like Rod Boykin, Scott Weaver played for Lou Tepper at Illinois. He joined the Edinboro staff as the running backs coach a year ago after serving as the quarterbacks coach at Tiffin University the last two years. The former Illini signalcaller will coach the Fighting Scot quarterbacks this year. A year ago, Bernard Henry gained 1,000 yards and was selected for the Cactus Bowl under Weaver’s guidance. A native of Beaver Falls, Pa., Weaver is well-acquainted with western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio football. A member of the Fighting Illini from 1992-96, Weaver stands as the seventh all-time leading passer at Illinois with 3,212 yards. He held the distinction of becoming the first redshirt freshman to start at quarterback at Illinois since 1978. Weaver enjoyed an outstanding high school career at Blackhawk High School. He was rec­ ognized as the USA Today Pennsylvania Prep Player of the Year, was the Pittsburgh PostGazette Western Pennsylvania Class AAA Player of the Year, and earned second team allstate honors. After graduating from Illinois with a Bachelor’s Personal Data Degree in Speech Btm: October 15, 1973 Beaver Falls, PA Communica­ COllPgP EdPCPdPR: University of tions in 1996, Illinois, B.A. in Speech he went on to Communications — 1996; M.B.A. earn his in Business Administration — 1998 Master’s PlPyiPg ExpPriPnCO: university of Degree in Illinois, quarterback — 1992-96 Business Ad­ Coadiliig Exparippcp: ministration in Tiffin University — quarterbacks, ‘98. 1998-99; Edinboro University — Married in running backs, 2000; quarterbacks, July 2000, 2001 to present Weaver and his WHe: Kim wife, Kim, reside in Edinboro. Jim Benson Jim Henson, a highly successful high school coach in Ohio for over twenty years, enters his fifth season on the Edinboro staff. After working on the defensive side of the ball as the strong safeties/outside line­ backers coach the last two years, he moves over to the offense and will instruct the running backs. He previously worked with the running backs in 1999 and was in charge of the defensive line­ men in '98. 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. At Grand Valley, 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 cam­ paigns and a 23-game regular season winning streak. Henson was named the Conference Coach of the Year eight times and County Coach of the Year three times, culminated 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 stellar career at Grand Valley, Henson debuted as an assistant coach at Cardinal Middlefield (OH) High School, where he served for eight years. Henson Personal Data graduated from Hiram College Bon: September 11, 1946 Orwell, OH in 1968 with a College EdDCattBO: Hiram Bachelor of Arts Degree in College, B.A. in Arts & Mathematics - 1968; Youngstown Mathematics, State University, M.S. in then later com­ Mathematics Education — 1972 pleted work on neylng Experieoce: Hiram his Master of College, defensive back — 1964Science Degree 66 Education with Coeching Experience: Cardinal a major in Middlefield (OH) High School — assistant coach, 1968-75; Grand Mathematics Valley (OH) High School - head from coach, 1976-97; Edinboro Youngstown University — defensive line, 1998; State running backs, 1999; strong University in safeties/ outside linebackers, 2(XX) 1972. He and to present his wife, Wife: Evelyn Evelyn, reside Children: Jim (33), Jennifer (25) in Edinboro. They are the 2002 Rghtlng Sat Footlial _ Chamiilaos Fkiisti parents of a son, Jim, and a daughter, Jennifer, along with three grandchildren. Tom Parry WidB Receivers Tom Parry, a vet­ eran in football coaching circles, is in his first season as a member of the Edinboro University football staff. He will work with the wide receivers. Parry has been a head football coach on the high school level for 17 years and served as an assistant coach at the collegiate level for 15 sea­ sons. Most recently, he served as the quarter­ backs and wide receivers at Mercyhurst College from 1995 to 2001. Prior to joining the Mercyhurst staff. Parry was the passing game coordinator and quarter­ backs 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 Personal Data St. Lawrence University, and Bom: October 20, 1937 got his start as Hometown: Youngstown, OH a student assis­ College EdnceUon: slippery Rock tant at his alma State University, B.A. in Health & mater. Slippery Physical Education — 1964; St. Lawrence University, M.A. in Rock State, in Educational Adminstration ‘63-64. 1979, Certificate of Advanced Parry’s Standing, Educational high school Administration - 1979 coaching career Ptaying Experience: Edinboro began in Erie State - 1957; Slippery Rock State as an assistant - 1959-61. coach at Coeching Experience: suppery Academy High Rock State — student assistant School in coach, 1963-64; Academy (Pa.) 1965-66. He High School — assistant coach, 1965-66; Tech Memorial (Pa.) served as the High School — head coach, 1967head coach at Tech Memorial 69; Nottingham (NY) High School High School in — assistant coach, 1970-72; Levy (NY) Junior High School - head Erie from coach/head wrestling coach, 19721967-69, and 74; Bishop Ludden (NY) High was also the School - head coach/JV wrestling head coach at coach, 1974-79; St. Lawrence Bishop University — defensive coordina­ Ludden(NY) tor/asst. wrestling coach, 1977-79; High School Cortland State — assistant and Mount coach/asst, wrestling coach, 1979Vemon(NY) 80; Mount Vernon (NY) High School — head coach, 1980-92; High School. Iona College - passing game A 1964 coordinator/quarterbacks, 1992graduate of Slippery Rock 95; Mercyhurst College — quarter­ backs/wide receivers, 1995-2(X)1 State University with Children: Jillian (17) iSSSISTANICOACIIES a Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Physical ducation. Parry later completed work on his Educational Administration rrom J>t. Lawrence University in 1979. He played one season of football at Edinboro beforecompleting his career at Slippeiy Rock Jillian Steve Scbeloske Tight Ends Former Fighting Scot Steve Scheloske is in his first season as a member of the Edinboro coaching staff. A former standout at nearby Strong Vincent High School in Erie, Scheloske was a reserve tight end for the Fighting Scots in 1999-2000. Scheloske served as an assistant coach receivers at Strong Vincent in fm-99 “e “ 2001 wX Ray Gilman is in his first season as a vol­ unteer assistant coach for the Fighting Scots. He will work with the strong safeties. Gilman has plenty of experience on the high school level, including serving as the head coach for the AlleghenySchool tcatt. it. 2000 and 2oSXrZT„S Personal Data BWII: April 3, 1978 ■ometonni: Erie PA College EdHCaOBH. Edinboro -- n«rlng Experience: Edinboro University, tight end - 1999-2000 Ceeching Experience: strong Vincent (Pa.) High School,- wide receivers, 1998-99; East (Pa.) SCHWAB CO One company „ Keidi McCartby Keith McCarthy has been a valuable member of the Edinboro University 'Staff for the last three years while helping inrcoX^^'SLXXschoSVr " to oversee the equip­ ment. sx?v: Xf^ ' McCarthy served as the assistant foot­ t.ni P^'^usly had stints as an assisball equipment man­ m and'^Rttfh Dihshurg, ager from 1999m and Pittsburgh North Catholic High School as the head football equipment manage^^hf 20oT Jttnfor hX'* “^jyl><=ad coach a. Finley (Pa.) ed fr Tu ^^Philadelphia where L gradu^School, where Personal Data McCarthv^*^^^ ^^hool in 1999, one of the play­ Degm??n on his Bachelor’s July 27,1943 Hilliards, PA ers on his team HometOMI: degree m Cnminal Justice. While at Father College Education: Lock Haven was Joe assIfSn^l'^^h basketball manager and State College, B.S. in Health & Montana. ^sistant football equipment manager. Last sum­ Physical Education - 1966 McCarthy is a member of the AEMA (Athletic "•WlWiiqWUlIM: Lock Haven mer, Gilman Equipment Managers Association). State College, defensive guided the back/wide receiver — 1963-65 Pennsylvania All-Stars to the Graclilng Experience: Northern (Pa.) High School gold medal in offensive/defensive backs coach the Down 1966-68; North Catholic (Pa.) Belli: Bachelor^* Degree in Education, Scheloske is single and resides in Erie. Mnan ^^“ghter, Under Bowl in Australia. rmi ^ of Lock Haven State Collep with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health & Physical Education, Gilman his one son, Chns, a transfer from Lock Haven who is m his first year at Edinboro. Many Solutions One company provides total document solutions for business. 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Z002 Fighting scoi ^ootball« cnampions Fitish 2002 rqhting Si»t FootbanChampions Page 21 Dear Friends of the Fighting Scots: Sincerely, to offer a quality athletic and academic experience to its student-athletes State aoDronri ations are not allotted for scholarships, making the Booster Club and the departmental fund raising efforts the sole means of raising money for the athletic scholarships. Bruce R. Baumgartner ^ Director of Athletics James Alexander James Armagost Joan Barbour James Barto Mr. & Mrs. RG Baumgartner John Bellucci Pete Butterini Michael Calderone Ken & Laurie Chertow Denny Clever Jason Combs Michael & Judi Constantine Dennis Creehan Rebecca Culan Randy Cunningham Charles Daly Ron Delluomo Lt. Col. Lansing Dickinson, USAF Denis Diloreto Dr. James Drane Rep. John & Sue Evans J. Timothy Faller Vincent Fantegrossi John Fleming Milton Ganger Brian Gear Jim & Karen Gentile Greg Gett Sandra Globa Randall Grabill Mike Hahesy Gregory Hampy William Hathaway Todd Henne John & Sue Hennip Gilbert Hense Sam & Sandy Hess John Hilka Michael Hrycko Thomas Hyland Charles lannello Earl Jacobs & Naomi DINIiORO FNH1HN SCOTS EDINBORO UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC FUND I think all of you would agree with me that LIST OF BENEFITS iiOOl was a year we wiii not soon forget. We Athletic 9oals high, and with all the internation­ Varsity Scots Captains Coaches Director President al strife and economic shortcomings, we did not necessarily attain our goals. But, it was heart­ $50 $100 $250 $500 $1,000 $2,500 warming to see the response of our supporters Appropriate Tax Deduction* ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ during such difficult times. ★ Newsletter (quarterly) ^ I'll be the first to admit that we, too, were ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ impacted by the events of the year. But the fact Recognition (fcotball program) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ that we did prosper says volumes for the loyal Season Ticket (all events) ★ support of Fighting Scot Athletic followers. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Allow me to take a moment and thank everyone Athletic T-Shirt ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ for your generosity in 2001-02. Athletic Sweatshirt The Edinboro athletic program continued ★ ★ ★ ★ to grow last season with the addition Athletic Media Guides ★ ★ ★ ★ Adaptive Athletics to our department. Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet It s^ms hard to believe, but we embark ★ ★ ★ on our Fifth Annual Athletic Fund Drive, and we Athletic Poto Shirt ★ ★ ★ are energized by the commitment of our coach­ Season Ticket (family pass, es, our student-athletes, and most importantly, the many individuals and businesses who have allevente) ^ ^ come on board in the first four years. Dinner with Athletic Director Oyer those years we've strived to raise funds through Endowed Scholarships, Gifts-in and President ^ Kind, Securities, Trusts and Bequests. The for mation of the Hail of Fame Scholarship has feTrnnn?om?ff '"temal Revenue Code, the amount of a contributiorf'that is deductible for ^en very exciting, with the Hall of Fame mem bership up to 140. This endeavor is off to a flv is contributed over the value of any goods or mg start. ^ appropriations for athletic scholarships, we depend on fund raising events such as the Annual Athletic Fund Drive to supplement our athletic programs. Our summer carnp season continues to be the main source of our firidnciel development, but we cannot maintain our level of excellence without Although still funded well below Collegiate Athletic Association FIGHTING SCOT BOOSTER -----(NCAA) allowable limit, our athletic scholarship program attempts to create the best educationCLUB’S MEMBERSHIP DRIVE al and athletic opportunities for our student Organized two decades ago, the Fighting Scot Booster Ciub's primary mission athletes. At Edinboro University, we are quite proud support for the athietic program while promoting community awareof our past successes and rich tradition, but we ness and involvement in the University. ^ cannqt rest upon past accomplishments while Each spring members of the Fighting Scot Booster Club will conduct a national and our si^er-institutions pass us by in the world of athletic fund raising. to support the cost of athletic operating expenses Once again, we look forward to hearing While student activity fees cover a portion of operating expenses, private funding is^cruciai from you soon. Please feel free to contact my office with any questions about our fund drive ye^sexcellence the Fighting Scot programs have enjoyed in recent I entertain any recommendations or suqqestions which would better our University and its Your membership affords Edinboro University and athletic program the opportunitv athletic department. ^ Name PaolAmiGO Ht Wt Yr. U 5-8 185 Sr. Rochester, NY/Bishop Kearney 34 NataArmana 38 JJ.Bakar CB 5-8 161 Fr. TB 5-8 260 So. Mansfield, PA/Mansfield n BamaH Barnes FS 6-2 172 Fr. Washington, PA/Washington 56 Jamas Barnett 77 DavUBeck BE 6-2 237 Fr. 6T 6-5 287 So. Sharon, PA/Sharon Lockport, NY/Lockport 2B Mannrkitt n M 187 Jr. Cambridge, MA/Rindge & Latin 28 Jordan Bobitslci WR 6-2 182 So. Pittsburgh, PA/Carrick 12 Jnstbi Bench 81 Ed Brown W 6-3 281 Fr. Brackenridge, PA/Highlands TE 64 238 So. North Springfield, PA/Cathedral Prep 61 StavB Bruno BG 64 267 Fr. New Castle, PA/Shenango 8 Lincoln Bufalbio WR 5-7 175 Jr. Edinboro, PA/General McLane 37 RagisBums SS 6-6 288 Fr. Jefferson, OH/Jefferson 46 Robert Boms OLB 6-6 264 Jr. Delray Beach, FL/Atlantic/Butler CC(KS) 78 GrngBzorok BT 6-6 316 Fr. Saxonburg, PA/Knoch 74 RonBzomk 66 64 285 S6 Saxonburg, PA/Knoch 3 Barn Camacho CB 6-6 181 Fr. Rochester, NY/Aquinas Institute 21 Jamas Cowart BLB 6-6 262 Jr. Pittsburgh, PA/Linsly School (WV) 88 Bandan Crissay DE 64 265 Fr. Manns Choice, PA/Bedford 83 JeffUingBr WR 64 183 Fr. Conneaut, OH/Conneaut Johnson Robert Jahn David Jassak Larry Johnson Phillip Kashey Brent & Karen Katich Henry Katzwinkel Michael Kelley Dr. James Kennedy William Kline Michael Kondak J. Blair Logan Robert Lowlher Mary Lytle George Mamros Rebecca Manship Mary & Dan Mariotti John McBride Michael McCabe W. Keith McCauley Robert McConnell Daniel McCue Daniel McLaughlin Daniel McQuiston John Messura Ron Miller Dr. G.H. Miller Lt. Col. Thomas Mira, USAF Akram Molaka Dr. Myron Morford Michael Mukina Ralph & Darla Myers Doug & Carol Nagle Patricia Nemeth Bob Nitowski Christopher Nolan Gerald Novell! Dr. Thomas Nuhfer Paul Nyberg Greg & Brenda Oman Richard ODNeill Edward OnPerini Ray & Pam Overholt Bob Palmer Dr. Janet Papiernik Robert Parker Douglas Pegher John Pefchel Paul Pfeiffer Jack Podowski Tracy Puchino Jim & Terri Quatman Dr. Richard Rahner Amy Reed Louise Richardson Lee Robinson David Rupert Alan & Kelli Saginak Humbart DSmokeyn Santillo Joseph Sass Robert Say Thomas Scarpone Bill Schulz David Seigh Jeff Shaw Carl Shellgren David Sheneman Joe Shesman Harold Shields Gary Sisko Donald Slaughter Harry Staszewski James Stevens Walter Strosser Thomas Suber Stacy Tepper Jim & Marilyn Tindall Kitty & Barry Tuscano Lawrence Vaccaro Joseph Veverka Margaret Walker Bruce Whitehair George Williams Jack & Emma Williams Bill Wilson Douglas Winton David Wurst Jeff Yahn Louis Zadecky Dr. Anthony Zumpetta 88 NickOowney ILB 5-18 185 Fr. Edinboro, PA/General McLane 84 Ban Brake BLB 66 268 Fr. Dublin, OH/Dublin Coffman 88 NataEimer TE 6-2 227 Fr. Oswego, IL/West Aurora 87 Aaron Fatty TE 65 257 Fr. Franklin, PA/Franklin 57 MBcaFlhm OT 64 254 Fr. Oakmont, PA/Riverview 52 Seth Fragale BLB 6-1 218 So. Emporium, PA/Cameron County 82 PetnCayloi^ 31 WadnCayton TE 6-1 212 Jr. Gowanda, NY/Gowanda Central TB 65 176 Fr. CB 55 165 So. Olean, NY/Olean 32 ChrisGinan 54 FS 65 182 Sr. 84 Androw Griffith C 65 214 So. Eugnns Grooms NG 6-1 302 Jr. 2 JooyBondrIx OT 6-2 228 So. 53 n SaanUoss WR 64 203 Jr. 27 Geoff Beyl PK 5-10 160 Gr. 42 Travis Bookonbraupi DE OttoBoovar OT Aliquippa, PA/Hopewell 44 Jarmaino Rugliley RJ) 65 285 Fr. 1 65 281 Jr. 15 6-6 265 Jr. 33 Corny Jonson QB 65 218 Fr. 55 ILB 5-H 215 Fr. 73 QB 6-2 218 Jr. 88 Bfi 6-1 226 Sr. t B-2 2S3 Fr. P 65 235 Fr. WR 6-6 186 So. Roaming Shores, OH/Grand Valley 43 nhigMacAnn 38 2B BLB 64 216 Fr. 68 64 68 FB 5-11 244 Fr. 86 V i-t B7 Si. SS FB 5-n 24S JT. S SB S^n 2SS Ft. 4S P 65 238 Sr. 72 JhnSottis Ban Stroup Anthony Sufra OLB 6-6 218 Jr. FS 5-16 262 So. QG 5-11 221 Fr. 6T 64 284 So. 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Reproctoedon m w!!g!g£jartwidioutperinBsionofp^ Pnigrwn contents desigrwd Iw Fferdiiiand Morten Covw Pfwte: Courtesy University of Wisconsin TO M MY a H [( a o o a H E I s m R iM CRM DIOR T e in Lin \ Anthony Davis has kept the running back pipeline intact at Wisconsin. Can he be the Badgers^ next ^ Heisman recipient as well? oaagers next freshman standard by running for 1,863 yards in 1996. Different backs, different backgrounds, diff^ent supporting casts. Nonetheless, Davis may be asked to carry more weight this sea­ son—a Dayne-sized proportion—due to the Lincertainty surrounding he streak was in senous jeoparcly. So flanker Lee Evans’ availability. Evans, a prime-time playmaker, tore the anterior cruciate liga­ ment in his left knee while making a catch during Wisconsin’s spring they said. For eight straight years, the Wisconsin offense had generated a game. He had surgery in early May. The Badgers are holding on to the hope that Evans will make it back for some, if not all, of the Big Ten season. Evans is so skilled and so valuable that his loss, for however long, is bound to have some kind of an impact on the offense, as a whole, and Davis, individually. Last season, Evans caught 75 passes and set the Big Ten record for receiving yards with 1,545. He was the perfect complement for Davis. And vice versa. “Lee Evans definitely took some of the eyes off of me,” con­ ceded Davis. “A lot of times teams will go to a dime or nickel pack­ age to stop Lee and that means there’s one less guy in the box.” 1,000-yard rusher. But now, the Badgers had reached the end of the line—the production line. With the sudden departure of Michael Bennett, who skipped his final year of eligibility, there was nobody to continue the tradition. So they thought. Given this backdrop, and what was being said about a potential void at the tailback position, Anthony Davis felt like he had something to prove by living up to his own potential. So he said. And so he went out and Sophomore Anthony proved during the Davis had one of Hie 2001 season. most impressive Davis was named freshman campaigns the Big Ten’s Fresh­ hi Big Ten history iast man of the Year after keeping the UW streak yaids on the ground. alive by rushing for 1,466 yards, the sixth-highest total by a freshman in NCAA history. since 1995. The Badgers did however, impress on offense. They broke the school record for passing yards and became the first team in Big Ten history to have a 1,000-yard rusher (Davis), a 1,000-yard receiver (Evans) and two 1,000-yard passers in Brooks Bollinger and Jim Sorgi. The balance and diversity kept people from keying on Davis or I any one component. Now, i along with Bollinger, a heady, I competitive four-year starter, really stuck in the back of my head and it definitely helped motivate me.” The 1,000-yard streak began in 1993 with Brent Moss and reached its peak during Ron Dayne’s four record-shattering left tackle and A1 is the center. Both are All-Big Ten timber. “1 like the experience and the productivity that is coming back seasons, culminating in ’99 when Dayne broke the NCAA career rushing mark and on offense,” said Wisconsin head coach Barry Alvarez. “And 1 like the fact that we have a sophomore tailback who’s just starting to scratch the surface as far as his ability.” In his first college exposure, Davis has already begun to establish his own identity, separate from Dayne and Bennett. All he needed was a chance to show what he could do. Yet there was a stretch during his first year on campus when he was buried on the depth chart and streak was supposedly going to end,’’ acknowledged Davis, who redshirted as a freshman in 2000, sitting, observing and learning behind the explosive Bennett. “That won the Heisman Trophy. That same year, Davis won his high school’s equivalent of the Heisman, running for 1,577 yards eJaP and 21 touchdowns as a senior. “Dayne was from Jersey,” said the soft-spoken, 20-year-old Davis, who’s also from New jersey (Plainfield), “so 1 definitely had heard of him, especially when he season, I stopped caring about how many yards I was rushing for and focused instead on just getting better. To be honest, I didn’t even pay attention to some of the stats, some of the things that I accomplished.” He was more concerned with victories. And, in this capacity, he was disappointed with the way the 2001 season played out. The Badgers dipped to a 5-7 record and failed to go bowling for the first time With or without Evans occu­ pying defenders, Davis can be tough to find when he’s hiding behind Wisconsin’s huge offensive line, a constant throughout the rushing streak for a variety of different running backs. All five starters return up front, headed by the Johnson cousins. Ben is the “There were some comments made that this was going to be the year where the his ability. He wound up rushing for over 100 yards in 10 different gdmes, breaking Tony Dorsett’s NCAA freshman record. “I just wanted to try and improve as the season went on,” Davis said. “I started off with a number, a goal of how many yards I wanted to get. I was aiming for 1,500. But midway through the I Davis must help pick up the I slack in Evans’ absence. That’s ° the challenge. Bairy Alvarez has coached many great running backs at Wisconsin and feels that with Davis’ earty development, he may end up being the best of the bunch. he wondered if he would ever get an opportunity. “Those were some rough times for me,” Davis confided. “1 never started to make such a big impact. But he didn’t get me to come to Wisconsin.” That’s because Davis didn’t worship Dayne like he worshipped Barry Sanders, Walter Payton, Warrick Dunn and Mar­ shall Faulk. They represented his role models: small backs, big hearts. The ruggedly built Davis carries 190 pounds on his 5-8 frame. By comparison, Dayne was 2001 G 11 Att. 291 Yds, 1,466 ID 11 Ayg. 5.0 Avq./G 133.3 thought that I was going to have a chance to play here. I’d call my family and tell them, ‘I’m never going to play. The coaches don’t like me, this and that.’And they just told me to be patient and the cream will rise to the top.” Coming out of his first spring practice, Davis was one of three running backs vying for the starting assignment. And there was some talk of “tailback by committee.” But after Davis rushed for 147 yards in his college debut against Virginia, there was never any doubt about a moose, a 265-pounder who set the “When someone goes down,” said UW offensive coordinator Brian White, “the standard around here has always been, ‘The expectation level for performance doesn’t change.’And it won’t. We’ll have the same expectations for our offense.” That can mean only one thing. “When we game plan, the one mandate coach Alvarez always gives us,” White said, “is put the ball in the hands of the players who can make plays that can help you win a Big Ten championship. And that’s what we’re going to do.” Alvarez is an old ball coach, a no-nonsense blue-collar conservative. He prefers muscle over finesse, smash-mouth over spread, grind over TOUCHDOWN ILLUSTRATED TOUCHDOWN ILLUSTRATED CONTINUED RERKIIMC THROUGH Iowa State quarterback Seneca Wallace burst onto the scene In 2001i now giving the Cyclones a chance to cause some damage In the Big 12 By Mike Carey ...... // \X/ OU i1 won’t be getting fgncy things in Y the mail, no small reminders of who he is just to keep him on your radar. And you certainly won’t see a billboard in season and good things will happen. What you see is what you get.” Lots of good things have happened for the Cyclones since Wallace—a 6-1,184pound quarterback—committed to the pro­ gram after a standout career at Sacramento City junior College in California. Wallace originally committed to Oregon State and was set to begin playing there, but could not qualify academically because he was a class short. When it didn’t work out, Wallace went back home to Sacramento and enrolled at Sac City. The team’s starter got hurt early in the season and that opened up the signal calling to Wallace. That sea­ son, he completed 106 of 155 passes for 1,398 yards and seven touchdowns as the team went 9-2. Wallace finished his two years throwing for 3,675 yards and 22 touchdowns, earning Rrst-Team JUCO All-America honors twice. There will be more challenges this season for the Cyclones, especially with teams a year wiser to Wallace. “You see different changes,” he said. “Last year, toward the end of the season when teams had a chance to see film on us, they’d have a spy guy, < a linebacker watch me. “But that’s good for us, because it opens up our receivers. If they want to focus on me, they can, but we have a great team and feel that nothing can stop us.” Not much stopped him last year. In his first game, against Northern Iowa, he ran for 97 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, in a conference game against Baylor, he set a Big 12 record by completing 18 straight passes, finishing 22-0T24 with 299 yards. Against Oklahoma State, all on third down plays, he scrambled for four first downs and threw for three others, in a 24-21 In a conference full of heavyweights, quarterback Seneca Waliai^ gives tom State the dtance to be the spoilers of many teams’ hopes in the Big 12. COURTESY IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY midtown Manhattan. What you will see is what many Big 12 football coaches saw last season: Seneca Wallace darting left or right, throwing offbalance with pressure on and making first downs when no one thought he’d have a chance. That’s all Wallace wants: a chance to let his play do his talking. If that happens, then Iowa State football could be back on the national scene, and Seneca Wallace could be the first Heisman Trophy hopeful for the Cyclones since Troy Davis back in 1995 and ’96. “I don’t look at it like that [needing publicity to help build more of a cam­ paign],” Wallace said. “You have a decent loss at Texas A81M, he threw for 348 yards and tied a Cyclone record with 30completions. Wallace finished^lecond on the team in rushing last year, carrying the ball 114 times for 475 yards and seven touchdowns. He also completed 167 of 269 passes (62.1 percent) for 2,044 yards and 11 scores. Growing up in Sacramento, football was his love. Since he’s been at Iowa State, the comparisons to more recent college quarterbacks have been to the likes of former Kansas State QB Michael Bishop and Virginia Tech signal-caller Michael Vick. “I’ve always wanted to go out there and, when things break down, just make a play,” Wallace said. “I’m not the stereotypical, drop-back, set-in-the-pocket quarterback. When we get the chance to break some­ thing, I take it.” Entering his senior year, and knowing that the expectations of the Cyclones lay squarely on his ability to make plays, Wallace knows the pressure will be on him. “it was really important to get that bowl experience last year,” Wallace said, “because it gave us an idea of what we wanted. Now, we want to get back there and go higher. It’s put everyone on a high.” If that happens, no gimmicks will be necessary. ■ Mike Carey is assistant director of media relations at St. John’s University in New York City. He is a frequent contributor to Touchdown Illustrated. 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He went to GVSU as a graduate assistant in ’87, became defensive and recndlbig cooidhiators in ’89, and eventually became head coach In’91. Last year’s Lakers Hnislied 13-1, averaging 505 points and 5414 yards per gama Sooner or later, those credentials have to get noticed by some bigger schools, perhaps nearby Michigan or Michigan State? “Hb a fair question,” Kelly says. “I can be personally very, very selectJve, relative to my career. Pm at a place where I can compete for a national championship, and that’s ttie kind of place I wanttoba ”1 was Irked here to win a national championship. 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R applied twice previously to take the head job at his alma mater, orily to \ RF: Yes, itwas, because I’ve always believied we have a lot of potential here at Wlarylan^. The feict that we havefft been sijccessful in the past 18 be rebuffed without evdn so much as arWnterview. His third application to. become Top T^ though, was a charrd for or so years, it wds exciting to de able to come back and do that. both Maryland and Friedgen, Who returned the Terrapins to foothall respectability fester than even the ultra-confident Friedgen had envisioned. Consider that Maryland, whose last winning season was in 1990 and was picked to finish no higher than seventh in the nine-team Atlantic Coast TDI: Speaking of coaching at yojjr alma mater, it seems you’ve started a tradition by singing the Maryland victory song after games with your players. How did that come about? The Friedgen File Name: Ralph Henry Friedgen Sorn: April 4,1947 High School; Westchester County (N.Y.) HS Coiiege Maryland ’69 Wife Gloria Children: Kelley, Kristina and Katharine Coach*!'I ff. Graduate Assistant, Maryland, 1969-72 Defensive Line Coach, The Citadel, 1973-76 r. •,; „ ^W-’i ■ ~ ^ • i«l3* J . \ ■; ’eir u. t Hi Grand Valley State quarterback Curt Anes and wide receiver David Kircus are both studying physical therapy and will each graduate in the spring, but the university labels the program “Movement Science.” That’s fitting for the leader of an offense which raced down the field with frenetic kinetic energy. Anes, a senior from Kentwood, Mich., threw for 3,273 yards and 49 touchdowns before suffering a season-ending knee injury in the first playoff game. That’s 49 TDS in 42 quarters, and he spent almost 20 of those quarters watching reserves finish the blowouts he helped create. “Three years ago, 90 percent of our offense came from freshmen,” Anes explains. “We gained experience With the experience we had, [the coaches] felt they could utilize all the weapons we had. Everything that could hurt you fit our style of play.” That led to the no-huddle, shotgun offense Grand Valley State employed full-time last season, a first for the program. “There’s always another play coming in. I don’t have time to think about a bad play. It keeps me in a zone, in a rhythm. Stuff’s happening so fast, you don’t think about. You just play.” Anes finished a close second to Valdosta State QB Dusty Bonner for the 2001 Harlon Hill Award as the top Division II player, and was voted the top athlete in Michigan (high school, college or pro) by the readers of the Detroit Free Press. His injury happened just before halftime of the first-round playoff game against Bloomsburg. He ran a sneak, trying for a first down to stop the clock. Coach Brian Kelly says that was in typical Curt Anes fashion, he needed a yard but tried to get ten. So in the same situation, will he call the same play this year? “That’s the million-dollar question,” Kelly says, chuckling. “I think I’ll be a lot more judicious.” “What we were able to do was attack our “It’s akin to a basketball game. We had a lot offense at the defense,” says Kelly, who is in of guys who could shoot the three, and a lot his 12th season and has the luxury of having of guys who could run.” 23 seniors on this season’s roster. Still, the run-and-gun lingo does not accu­ Last year’s results were staggering. Anes, rately describe Grand Vblley State’s offense. Anes who rarely played past halftime, as the Lakers didn’t throw an interception until the fifth game, averaged 38 points in the first halfeach week, by which time he had already tossed 21 touch­ completed just under 70 percent of Induding the playoffs, down passes. He threw just three in his passes and threw an incredible quarterback Curt Anes 11 games, and the team committed 49 touchdowns. Wide receiver David only 19 turnovers in 14 games. (above left) threw 49 Kircus caught 32 of those TDs, touchdown passes In “Ifs not a high-risk offense. Peo­ 2001—32 of them including 28 in the regular season, ple look at the scores and assume went to Kircus which broke the NCAA record it is,” Kelly says. In feet, the Lakers (above, No. 80). (27) shared by Rice (at Mississippi averaged a mere 27 pass attempts Vblley State) and Louisiana Tech’s Troy Edwards. per game, a pretty average number. “It was quite an honor,” says Kircus, a senior from Imlay Qty, Mich. “When 1 actually made that 28th touchdown, it was almost total disbelief. ‘I’m better than jerry Rice in this category?” Kelly says Anes and Kircus are only two of several Lakers drawing attention from the NFL. Tight end Phil Condon (37 catches last season for 514 yards and 5 TDs) is ranked third at his position by the noted draftnik Mel Kiper. Also, left tackle Dave Westbrook is an All-American, and running backs Brent Lesniak and Reggie Spearmon combined for 1,978 rushing yards and 31 total touchdowns in 2001. A couple more stats: four players scored at least 90 points. In one four game stretch. Grand Vblley State scored 63, 64, 63 and 63 points, respectively. And then there’s the creme de la creme of Laker stats: 57 touchdown passes, only 49 punts. They played more like the Magic Johnson “Showtime” Lakers. That’s no accident. “We really had a team I felt had the weapons to make that offense run,” Kelly says. TOUCHDOWN ILLUSTRATED Nobody finds it alarming that the team sel­ dom played in competitive games last season. Anes says it helped develop depth while he, Kircus and the other starters watched reserves finish ballgames. Kelly adds that he’s had essentially the same lineup for three years, and his stars now all ex­ perienced the growing pains in 1999 and 2000, when GVSU finished 5-5 and 7-4, respectively. The team averaged 25 points per game in 1999, Offensive Coordinator, The Citadel, 1977-79 Offensive Coordinator, William & Mary, 1980 Assistant Head Coach, Murray State, 1981 Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line, Maryland, 1982-86 Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks, Georgia Tech, 1987-91 Running Game Coordinator/Tight Ends, San Diego Chargers, 1992-93 Offensive Coordinator, San Diego Chargers, 1994-96 Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line, Georgia Tech, 1997-00 Head Coach, Maryland, 2001-present Career Head Coaching Record: 10-2 (.833), one season Conference, went 10-2 and won its first ACC title since ’85. The Terps set a school record by scoring 390 points, were ranked as high as No. 6 and played in the Orange Bowl against Florida. For his efforts, Friedgen— affectionately known as the “Fridge”—was the consensus national Coach of the Year. Sure, Maryland took the rest of the ACC by surprise in 2001, something that won’t happen this season, but Friedgen welcomes the challenge. He’s waited a long time to be in this position—32 years as an assistant coach—and he’s determined to make Maryland into a perennial top 25 program. A successful 2002 season would go a long way toward making the goal a reality. RF; During two-a-days, the band director asked me to come over and speak to the band. So I did, and while I was talking to them, they asked if I knew the victory song, and they kidded me into singing it. I said ‘Sure I know the victory song. I went to school here. If you play it. I’ll sing it.’ So they did, and I said the next time we sing that together is after we beat North Carolina [in the 2001 season opener]. So maybe it’s become part of the tradition that when we win we go over there and I’ll sing the victory song. It kind of united our student body and gave us a spirit that we’re proud to win the game and we’re proud that we’re Maryland. 30 the following year, then almost added the Touchdown Illustrated: After spending more than three decades as TDI: Had you had other head coaching offers prior to accepting the Maryland job? two together for last season’s output. Anes, who has recovered from a posterior cruciate ligament injury, doesn’t talk about win­ ning the national championship straight off, but the thought is there. an assistant coach, what did it feel like last year to finally get a head coaching job? RF: Ifs the first offer I got to be a head coach. I interviewed for two other jobs besides this one, at Georgia Tech and N.C State, and I thought Ralph Friedgen: It was exciting. There was a time when I never thought CONTINUED “My goal is just to get back and do the things we did last season,” said Anes. “We proved we can play with anyone in the nation. If we didn’t make it back there, I would be disappointed.” ■ Mark Cohen is a freelance writer living in Edgewood, Pa., and a regular contributor to Touchdown Illustrated. TOUCHDOWN ILLUSTRATED 1 'RF: Last year I'obi/called three plays, but we ran the offense I had been rub'hTrig, which I taught to them. Basically, we want to have balance; we want to be able to throw the ball as well as we run the ball That doesn’t mean we’ll get 200 yards each in every game [Maryland averaged 221 yards per game rushing and 219 passing in 2601], but ifs the ability to do both. We have a belief that we can teach an 18-year-old kid how to put us in the right play. Some coaches don’t want to do that; they don’t want to take that risk. I think if you have good teachers, you allow them to teach. TDI; Talk about the experience of going to the Orange Bowl in your first season with a program that last went to a bowl of any kind in 1990. RF: The hospitality that the Orange Bowl showed us was amazing, and they really went out of their way to do every­ thing for us. So my concern is that if we don’t go to a BCS bowl, this is what our kids have come to expect. To sjee as ABOUT FRIEDGEN MELKIPERJR..ESPN Football Analyst “What bnpresses me about Ralph Filedgen Is his ability to maximize the skill level of Just about every player. He was able to tastW a confidence level on his team that allowed It to deal with success as well as adversity.” CHARLES HiLL, a senior defensive tackte on the 2001 squad “Every new coach comes bi and says you’re going to win. But It was the way he saM It, and his actions. From the first meeting, he saM,‘ViNi’re not Just going to a howi game^ you’re going to pick the bowi we The outsianding play of AIMmeiIca linebacker EJL Hendenon (above) has given Ralph Medgen more opporiunWes to proudly sing the Maryland victory song, I had very good interviews at both and it just didn’t work out. Most people never even wrote me back. TDI: Coming into last season did you ever think you’d have that kind of success out of the gate? RF: Not to the degree that we had. I was very fortunate to have a very good coaching staff. The thing that I will take credit for is that I played a major part in hiring those people. The other thing was I was blessed to have a bunch of kids who were very hungry and looking for direction, and the more we won, the more confident we became. TDI; Was it difficult to create a winning attitude among the players at IVlaryland, where there has been no real football success since the mid-1980s? RF: That was a major part in turning things around. I probably had about 15 kids leave the program because I was going to do it my way; we were going to have discipline, players were going to go to class and we were going to be responsible and accountable. But what I found was a lot of those kids who left was one of the reasons we RiCHARD CIRMINIELLO, weren’t winning. So it kind of helped me out. Even though we were down in numbers, we finally got a group of kids who [wanted to pay the price. Afews Witter “in any other year, ptiinols TDI: Did the feet that you had success here as an assistant head coach Ron] Rimer to Bobby Ross convince you that it could be done again? woutd have been a lock for RF: No doubt about that. We really haven’t even scratched national Coach of the Year. the surface here. Sometimes, I don’t think that we understand But past season], the the potential we have. First of all, we’re located between hardware belonged to two metropolitan areas—there are not many schools in the Friedgen. Returning to his country that can make that statement. And the educational alma mater, the coach opportunities, job opportunities and fen base that exist are a breathed life into a stale powerful combination. program and was the unabashed leader of the best college football story TDI: YouVe long been considered one of the game’s great offensive minds. Last year your A/laryland team scored the most In 2001.” points in school history. What was your offensive philosophy and what made you so successful last season? many IVlaryland fens come to the game...when I walked onto the field the whole side was red. We must have had 30,000 to 35.000 fens, and that was a dream come true to see that kind of support. I was disappointed with the outcome [a 56-23 loss], but Rorida was a heck of a football team, and theyVe been doing this a lot longer than we have. TDI: Does it feel differently to be the hunted instead of the hunter this year? RF: Yes, but I think that comes with being good. I’m sure theres a lot of people getting in line to play us, but thafs good. TDI: YouVe stressed from the time you took this job that Maryland should be in the top 25 on an annual basis. I guess your success last season has done nothing but strengthen that conviction. RF: I believe that. Hopefully, we’ll win a national champi­ onship. If you hang around long enough, that year’s going to come where everything fells right for you. I’d like to end up being where we’re good enough to be considered one of the better teams in the country, and one of those years where everything is going to fell right for us. ■ Chris Undsleyis a freelance writerfrom Takoma Park, Md. » -i ■■ Jt :■ ■ www.discovercard.com 1 S., I i piSCQVER CARO Your wedding picture can hang somewhere else. College football fans, you can audition to make a guest appearance with Lee Corso Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler on the January 1st broadcast of ESPN College GameDay. 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No one at USC could remember the last time a tailback had gained more than 100 yards in a scrimmage. “We had a lot of problems tackling him,” USC defensive line­ man Mike Patterson said. “We can’t even imagine what he will do when he’s actually running through other teams.” After being relatively calm while discussing Fargas after he trans­ ferred from Michigan, USC coach Pete Carroll could barely contain himself when he recounted those scrimmage performances. “Justin’s been the biggest surprise of our team, but we were really counting on him doing something special,” Carroll said. “He was what everyone came to see. He ran tough, he ran fast. He made his presence felt. He knew he had something to prove.” Fargas treats every carry like he’s making up for lost time, which he is literally doing. He seized the starting job, and it’s easy to see why after listening to him talk about his desire to play this year. “I’m hungry. Thirsty. Starving,” Fargas said. Fargas has been waiting five years for this moment. It was assumed he would start many games when he graduated high school in 1998, and was generally considered the nation’s top prep tailback. No other tailback received as much publicity or was recruited as intensely. When he announced he would attend Michigan, it seemed a natural choice for a superstar who had gained 6,334 yards and scored 82 touchdowns. It was assumed he would start for four years and then have a successful NFL career. But that was before the injury that almost cost Fargas his right foot occurred. Fargas shattered his leg during his freshman year against Wisconsin, suffering multiple fractures. It was no ordinary fracture. FRIENDLY RIVALRY? Tlie compelilioti lor No, 1 oonning back bi'ougbl back lor Juslin Fargas aiiii Syliaii McGiilloiigb use head coach Pete Cairoll hwes the flexibility Justin Fargas brings to a now well-balanced Th^an offensive attack. however, as Fargas soon found out. A Michigan trainer said it looked like something you would see in a car crash. Doctors briefly contemplated amputating his foot. “I found out it was more like falling off a building or being in a major car accident,” Fargas said. “To hear that I could have even lost my foot, I think how lucky I am just to be running, much less to be playing football.” Fargas still remembers the trauma he went through, from a physical and mental nature, and the fear he felt that he would never regain his athleticism. “I’ll never forget the excruciating pain,” Fargas said. “A lot of things run through your mind when you know your leg’s broken. Taking away a leg is like taking away Superman’s cape. “To know I’ve come from almost losing my foot to being able to play now, that just makes me want to play even harder. I didn’t many know what it was like to break a leg. I Justin Fargas spent 15 months at USC as a redshirt, and it wasn’t V until the spring that he felt like a legitimate member of the team, able ■ ’ ■ to participate with the first unit and considered an active player. But he didn’t exactly have the job handed to him. With two other senior tailbacks also returning—Wlalaefou Mackenzie 5 and two-year starter Sultan McCullough (pictured left)—it was not f JBpI p Ai I J immediately assumed Fargas would be No. 1. “You will see Sultan McCullough, Justin Fargas and Malaefou Mackenzie all giving US frontline play,” Carroll said. But when Carroll released his depth chart, Fargas was the top choice following his dominating spring. Even his competition was amazed at his improvement. “He’s like a power back,” McCullough said. It’s ironic that Fargas and McCullough are playing together and actually friends, since they were bitter rivals in high school—Fargas at Notre Dame in Sherman Oaks and McCullough at Muir in Pasadena. No one ever thought they would play at the same college. “I hated his guts [In high school],” McCullough said. “I was a running back. He was a running back. In high school, you wanted to be the best. I wanted him bad, whether it was in football or track.” The tension began to disappear once they played together in a high school all-star game after their senior year. The bitterness disappeared so much that McCullough was unhappy Fargas left for Michigan. “That’s my boy,” McCullough said. “He should have been here from the start. I always tell him that. We need him now. We’ll make a great 1-2 punch. It’ll be his turn to shine.” Fargas isn’t quite as blunt in his assessment of the relationship but remembers the rivalry, which extended from a football playoff game to the state track championships. “I didn’t have any hate in my heart, but it was competitive,” he said. “I’m actually glad we’re together. It’s kind of weird. You never SIV know when people’s paths might cross.” screws placed in his leg, only to learn four months later the leg was not healing prop­ erly. He needed another operation where his leg was literally rebroken and two metal plates were inserted, forcing him to redshirt in 1999. He also required a third operation to repair tendons in his big toe. When he finally returned, it was hardly with great fanfare. Fargas was third on Michigan’s depth chart and by midseason he asked to switch to safety, frustrated with his lack of playing time. “They didn’t want him to switch, but he wanted to play,” said his father, Antonio. The position switch was not easy, because it came so late in the season and, by the end of the year, Fargas was so dis­ appointed that he wanted to transfer. He immediately thought about USC, which was his original college choice. CONTINUED TOUCHDOWN ILLUSTRATED COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA % I P ^ thought it was « routine thing.” Fargas hacf two titanium rods and 12 LUELCOmE HOmE TRO„.', I had committed to [then head coach] With Justin Fargus joining a deep USC backfield with Sultan John Robinson,” Fargas said. “That was my McCullough and Malaefou Mackenzie, the Trojans could put up the kind of rushing numbers Southern California hasn’t seen in over 20 years, when “Tailback U” was running wild. Here’s a look at what this year’s crop of tailbacks will be measured first choice before all the change.” Robinson was fired in December and Fargas never got comfortable enough with new coach Paul Hackett to recommit to the Trojans. Instead, he signed with Michigan. up against: Fargas ponders what might have hap­ Mike Garnelf pened if he stuck to his original decision, 1965 Heisman Trophy winner but doesn’t appear bitter. 1965 Art. 10 Yds. Avg. TO 5.4 13 267 Rec. Yds. Avg. 9 9^ TO 10^ j I think it’s a perfect fit [now].” O.J. Simpson When he arrived at USC in January, 3968 Heisman Trophy winner 1968 I think about it. It’s crossed my mind,” he said. “Everything happens for a reason. G Att. 11 383 1,880 4.3 Yds. Avg. TO 23 Rec. Yds. Avg. 26 211 TO 8.1 0 2000, Fargas was far from completing his comeback. For one thing, he had to take a heavier class load than other students his age because many of his classes at Michigan did not transfer to USC. Fargas also changed physically since his last visit to USC as a blue-chip prospect, when he rode around campus with Robinson in a golf cart. The second time around, he was thin and frail. His ankles were so thin that some barely recognized him as the prep phenom from Notre Dame High in Sherman Oaks. “I was surprised how skinny he was,” said USC sprint coach John Henry Johnson, who recruited Fargas for track. “I was con­ cerned because when you have all these lower-leg injuries, you can’t always do what you need to do.” After months in the weight room, Fargas erased any doubts. He weighs more than 200 pounds for the first time and can bench-press a career-high 405 pounds. But he’s also regained the speed and moves that seemed to disappear when he came back from his injuries at Michigan. “I feel like I bring more with me now,” Fargas said. “Before I got hurt, I had a lot of speed. Now, I put on some weight and some of the lifts have given me the quick burst.” Added Johnson: “His lower-body devel­ opment has been remarkable.” The added power means that Fargas has the confidence to run through people instead of merely trying to dart past them. Fargas said he’s doing whatever it takes to finally realize his goal. “Especially when you’re new to the team, you want to show you’re tough,” Fargas said. “I’m getting bigger, older and stronger. I want to be the tailback for USC. JAMES D. SMITH G Ii4uries cost Fargas his chance to hecome a hona fida star at the University of Michigan. If the spotlight fells upon Fargas, he will be ready. Before he even entered college, he had so much scrutiny from fens, media and coaches that he became quite Comfortable speaking with strangers and people calling him the best running back in the nation. Sports Illustrated and USA Today wrote stories about him. TV stations in Los Angeles interviewed him. His announcement to attend Michigan was carried live by a local radio station. “For a lot of players, this situation would have been difficult to handle,” said Kevin Rooney, his coach at Notre Dame. “But Justin was able to handle it with extreme grace.” Although Fargas is a fifth-year senior, he will apply for a sixth year of eligibility after the season because of his many injuries. “I definitely want that,” Fargas said. “I would love to play two years.” But Fargas knows there is a possibility the NCAA will jl^ny his appeal. “I have to’look at this like I need one great season,” Fargas said. The only question will be whether Fargas can stay healthy through an entire season. With use’s depth at tailback, it may not be necessary to use him as a workhorse, which would lessen his chances for injury. “We’ll mix them and they’ll all play,” Carroll said. And truth be told, that would be fine with Fargas. He has gone through so much that he can handle not getting every carry, as long he just gets his chance. That would mean the world to me.” Mans Allen 1981 1981 Trophy winnor G Att. Yds. Avg. TD 12 m 2.A27 v6 22 Rec. Yds. Avg. 34 2^6 7.5 TO , “I haven’t heard the talk about me Fargas still had to redshirt last year, but starting, but in my mind I’m ready to com­ he stunned USC coaches by consistently pete,” Fargas said. “It’s really about just gaining yards while playing for the scout getting out there and playing, and I’m just team against the Trojans’ first-string defense. happy now that I’m in the game plan.” On the scout team, I was running for my Scott Wolf covers the USC Trojans for the life,” Fargas said. “Every day was like a game.” Los Angeles Daily News. rOUCHDOWN ILLUSTRATEO www.panasonic.com VOLUNTARY BENEFITS LIFE INSURANCE DISABILITY INCOME INSURANCE RETIREMENT SERVICES EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AW. 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Phone: 800-526-0117 (814) 732-2715 Fax: (814) 732-2843 Email: EUP_ALUMNI@EDINBORO.EDU www.edinboro.edu Pan 32 2002 nghthfl Scot Footlial _ Gtiamptans FInIsli Wood Dining Services is a proud sponsor of Edinboro Athletics and a partner and member of the Edinboro Family since 1990. 2CI2 Himig Sec Foothd - Onniptans FUsh Page 33 FHanM SCOT AU-MHEliiCANS 2001 1989 Sean McNicholas, P - Football Gazette honorable mention Brandon Nicodemus, OG - Football Gazette honorable mention 2000 Mark Weidner, OG - Verizon Academic All-America second team 1999 Rob Barney, TE — Football Gazette honorable mention 1998 Todd Ropcki, OG - Football Gazette honorable mention Gerald Thompson, TB - Football Gazette honorable mention 1997 Todd Rogacki, OT - Football Gazette honorable mention « r, . 1996 S- ^ All-America honorable mention Michael Willis, FS - Associated Press All-America honorable mention 1986 Scott Dodds, QB — Asoociated Press All-America honorable mention 1984 Ray Bracy, DB - As^ciated Press All-America honorable, mention Jim Trueman, K - NCAA Division II All-America third team 1995 n Pat Schuster, DE - American Football Coaches Assoc, first team CoSIDA second team ^ Football Gazette second team Jeremy O Day, OL - CoSIDA third team A/r- u 1 oT X. Football Gazette honorable mention Michael Sims, LB - Football Gazette honorable mention . . W94 T 1991 Curtis Rose, OL — Associated Press All-America second team Football Gazette first team ^son Perkins, LB — Football Gazette second team Geoq Lewis, DB - Football Gazette third team John Messura, DL — Football Gazette honorable mention Page 34 « BURGER KING CROSSROADS DINER DAIRY QUEEN GIANT EAGLE JOHN ns WILDWOOD PIZZA LAKESIDE BAGEL McDONALDnS PERKINS SUBWAY TACO BELL 1999 I Elbert Cole, a 1989 finalist, poses with the Harlon Hill Trophy. UNCLE CHARLIEDS PIZZA PUB WALMART WENDYDS WOOD DINING SERVICES I Sincerely, *(WiiP" Lou Tepper Head Football Coach 1988 ,h . h^T’ 'S',LWvcrsii, loo(h„ll plcjei-s ha,e been llnalisls for tiK Hailon Hill avvaid. presented aiiiniall\ to the top player in NCAA Division II lootball. " Running baek Elbert Cole w as one ol'three I'inalists in 1989 w hile wide reeaxer Ernest Priester was a finalist a \ear later. Cole placed Rade'" 'i t Harlon Hill recipient Johnny Bailev ol Teyi^s A&l captured the honor. Cole earned All-Anieriean f1 olbVl r accolades from Kodak/Ameriean ootball Coaches Association, second team recognition from Football Ua^ertc. and third team status from Associated Press Cole rushed for 1.507 >aids and set Pennsyh ania State Athletic Lonfeience leeoids lor touchdow ns (24) and points (148). He led the Fighting Scots to the PSAC West title, a 8-3 record and a number se\en ranking in the final Division II poll. Priester w as runnerup to North Dakota State c|uarterbaek Chris Simdorn in 1990 when the Bison claimed the Dix ision II national title Priester w as the PSAC Western Di\ ision Co-Player of the Year in 1990. He was also recoeni/ed b\ Kodak/Ameriean Football Coaelies Associiition. .Associated Press and the Football Gazette as a first team AllAmerican. The Meet w ide reeeix er hauled m 47 passes for 1.102 \ arcls and 15 I Ds. Fdmboro finished 9-3. reach­ ing the Di\ ision II cjuarterfinals. 1992 . I ■ ■ ' EDINBORO REDI-MIX CONCRETE INC. HARLON HILL AWARD Mike Kegarise, OL - Associated Press All-America third team Football Gazette honorable mention Jason Perkins, LB - Football Gazette third team Mike Barnes, DB - Football Gazette third team Anthony Ross, DE — Football Gazette third team Georj I^wis, DB - Football Gazette honorable mention Scott Nickel, OL — Football Gazette honorable mention Gary Lhotsky, P - Football Gazette honorable mention Larry Jackson, RB — Football Gazette honorable mention . 1 : I I Tim Beacham, WR - NAIA All-America honorable mention Tim Pniiinc TVT T All-America honorable mention Jim Collins, DT — NAIA All-Amenca honorable mention Ron T int r^T America honorable mention Ron^mik^^D^- NAIA All-Amenca honorable mention 1993 Ernest Pnester, WR - Kodak/American Football Coaches Association first team Associated Press All-America first team „ . Football Gazette first team Curtis Rose, OL — Associated Press All-America first team Football Gazette first team Lester Ftye, RB — Football Gazette honorable mention Jerf Jacobs, DL — Football Gazette honorable mention Please support our hometown restaurants! THANK YOU. Bob Cicerchi, LB - Associated Press Little All-America Tom IGsid^, OG - Associated Press Little All-America Ron Link, DT - Associated Press Little America Mike Kegarise, OL - Associated Press All-America first team „ , . Football Gazette third team Jason Perkins, LB - Associated Press All-America second team Football Gazette second team CoSIDA second team „ 1982 Rick Ruszkiewicz, K - Kodak All-America College Division I Bany Sw^son, C-- Associated Press Little All-America honorable mention Mark Swiatek, OT - Associated Press Little All-America honorable mention Larry Jackson, RB — Football Gazette second team Associated Press All-America third team CoSIDA third team Pat Schuster, DE — Football Gazette second team Associated Press All-America third team CoSIDA third team Steve Russell, DB — Football Gazette second team Jeremy O’Day, OL - Football Gazette honorable mention Mike Edwards, LB - Football Gazette honorable mention r below from our Community who supported our players iusHakPn grueling double sessions In August. 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DB (Defensive Player of the Year) Michael Sims ALl-PSAC SEIEOTIONS 2001 Foster Johnson, LB — first team Sean McNicholas, P — first team Brandon Nicodemus, OL — first team Dave Smith, DL — first team Joe Valvoda, OL - first team Eugene Grooms, DL — second team Jeff Richardson, DB — second team Greg Tarbell, OL - second team 2000 Derrick Davis, DB — first team Bernard Henry, RB - first team Jermaine Hughley, LB - first team Dave Smith, DL — first team Stephane Lubin, WR — second team 1000 Chris Buehner, WR - first team Bernard Henry, RB - first team Stephane Lubin, RS - first team D.K. McDonald, DB — first team Dave Smith, DL — first team John Smith, DL — first team Rob Barney, TE - second team Dan Caro, LB ~ second team Sean McNicholas, P — second team 1000 Dan Caro, LB — first team James Dumas, DB ~ first team Todd Rogacki, OT — first team Gerald Thompson, RB — first team Quentin Ware-Bey, WR — first team Dave Sadler, DB — first team Melvin Austin, OT — second team Tyson Cook, P & PK - second team 1007 Todd Rogacki, OT — first team Jesse Hannan, DL - first team Dan Caro, LB - first team Brian Decker, DB - first team Tom Scarpone, C - second team Quentin Ware-Bey, WR - second team Matt Stultz, DL - second team Ed Mattie, LB — second team Tyson Cook, P — second team 1090 Jeremy O’Day, OT — first team Todd Rogacki, OG — first team Corey Keyes, TE — first team Tony Brinson, RB ~ first team Mike Sims, LB — first team Matt Gentile, DL - first team Jeff Traversy, DL — first team Brian Decker, DB — first team Denorse Mosely, DB/RS — first team Tyson Cook, P — first team Tyson Cook, K — second team Gerald Thompson, RB — second team Page 38 1995 Todd Henne, TE — first team Jesse Trevino, OG — first team Gilbert Grantlin, WR — first team Gerald Thompson, RB — first team Pat Schuster, DE — first team Jeff Traversy, DL — first team Mike Sims, LB — first team Keith Cushenberry, DB - first team Det Betti, C - second team Jeremy O’Day, OG — second team Tony Brinson, RB - second team Gilbert Grantlin, WR — second team Bryan Lambert, DL - second team Marty Williams, DB — second team 1994 Jeremy O’Day, OT — first team Jody Dickerson, QB - first team Larry Jackson, RB — first team Pat Schuster, DE — first team Mike Edwards, LB — first team Steve Russell, DB — first team Todd Henne, TE — second team Lateef Walters, WR — second team Bryan Lambert, DL — second team Mike Sims, LB — second team Keith Cushenberry, DB — second team Marty Williams, DB — second team 1993 Mike Kegarise, OL - first team Larry Jackson, RB - first team Jody Dickerson, QB — first team Russell Cray, DL — first team Jason Perkins, LB — first team Steve Russell, DB - first team Gary Lhotsky, P - first team Gordie Hitchcock, C — second team Tony Tighe, OT - second team Mike Edwards, LB - second team Mario Houston, DB — second team 1992 Mike Kegarise, OT - first team Scott Nickel, OG — first team Larry Jackson, RB — first team Anthony Ross, DL - first team Jason Perkins, LB — first team Mike Barnes, DB — first team Geoq Lewis, DB — first team Gary Lhotsky, P — first team Brian Heebsh, TE — second team Russell Cray, DL — second team 1991 Curtis Rose, OL - first team Lester Frye, RB - first team John Messuna, DL — first team Jason Perkins, LB — first team Georj Lewis, DB — first team Brian Heebsh, TE - second team Wally Spisak, OL — second team Mike Kegarise, OT - second team Wrentie Martin, WR — second team Mike Barnes, DB - second team Gary Lhotsky, P — second team 1999 Curtis Rose, OG — first team Ernest Priester, WR — first team Lester Frye, RB - first team Jeff Jacobs, DL — first team Wade Smith, DB — first team Wally Spisak, OT - second team Brad Powell, OG — seeond team John Baumann, PK — second team John Messura, DL — second team Matt Miller, DL — second team A1 Donahue, LB — second team Mario Houston, DB — second team 1909 Joe Brooks, OG — first team Dave Pinkerton, C — first team Ernest Priester, WR — first team Elbert Cole, RB — first team Michael Wayne, LB — first team Michael Willis, DB — first team 1900 John Toomer, WR - first team Elbert Cole, RB — first team Chip Conrad, DL - first team Michael Willis, DB — first team 1907 Mark Courtney, OT - first team Elbert Cole, RB — first team Mike Raynard, P - first team Cleveland Pratt, WR — second team Flloyd Faulkner, RB ~ second team Ed Jozefov, DL — second team A1 Donahue, LB — second team Mike Wetherholt, DB — second team 1906 Scott Dodds, QB — first team Bob Suren, TE — first team Floyd Faulkner, RB - first team John Cardone, DE — first team Ross Rankin, RB - second team Ernest Priester, WR - second team Dave Nye, OG — second team Mike Raynard, - second team Jim Trueman, PK ~ second team 1905 Mark Perkins, WR - first team Dave Span, RB - first team Jim Britt, OT — first team Chuck Murray, DL - first team Rob Lewis, DL — second team Mark Merritt, OL — second team Before, during, or after the big game, it's got to be Pizza Hut pizza! 1964 Ray Bracy, DB — first team Jim Ritt, OT — fir^ team Jim Trueman, PK— first team Martelle Betters,'DB — second team Eric Bosley, WR — second team Damon Chambers, RB — second team Blair Hrovat, QB — second team Bob O’Rorke, LB — second team Whether you call ahead and pick it up, or enjoy your football feast under the ol' red roof... 1903 Buddy Carroll, C — first team Willie Chealey, LB — first team Rick Jordan, DL — first team Rick Rosenburg, OT — first team Jim Trueman, PK - first team Keith Collier, RB — second team Jim Durkin, LB ~ second team Phil Giavasis, DE — second team Bob Klenk, RB — second team Dave Parker, DB — second team irs always - GOOD! 1902 Jim Durkin, LB - first team Mitchell Kelly, RB — first team Dave Parker, DB — first team Rick Ruszkiewicz, PK — first team Barry Swanson, C — first team Phil Giavasis, DE — second team Blair Hrovat, QB — second team Chris Rounds, OG -- second team Mark Swiatek, OT — second team Bob Beauregard, DE — honorable mention Willie Chealey, LB — honorable mention John O’Rorke, DL — honorable mention Greg Rose, DB — honorable mention 1901 Bob Cicerchi, LB — first team Tom Kisiday, OG — first team Ron Link, DT — first team Rick Ruszkiewicz, PK — first team Keith Collier, RB — second team A CARRYOUT 1900 Tim Beacham, WR — first team Jim Collins, DT — first team Bob Cicerchi, LB — first team Ron Miller, DB — first team Joe Early, RB — second team Rick Ruszkiewicz, PK — second team Tom Kisiday, OG — seeond team Bill Matuscak TE — second team ^'Jkc 'Vest Pizzas Uhdier- One 'R.oof/ The Big New Yorker Pizza / Stuffed Crust Pizza 127 Meadville street • Edinboro 734 - 7370 NOTE: The Sports Information Department is currently researching all football honors. Please feel free to con­ tact the SID office with any additions or corrections. 2002 Fightlrq Scot Footlial.. Championa FHsti / Pan Pizza 2102 Scot Feottal _ OHMgiais FIM Page 37 YtAR-BY-YEAR REGORRS 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 Coach Overall W-l-T 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 1-4-0 Sox Harrison 0-4-1 Sox Harrison 1-4-0 Sox Harrison 1-6-0 Orville Bailey Orville Bailey 0-7-0 2-2-1 Sox Harrison Sox Harrison 1-3-0 No Team - World War II No Team - World War II No Team - World War II 0-6-0 Art McComb 1-6-0 Art McComb Art McComb 1-7-0 1-5-2 Art McComb 3-4-0 Art McComb Art McComb 0-5-1 3-4-0 Art McComb Art McComb 3-5-1 1-6-0 Art McComb Art McComb 1-8-0 5-4-0 Bob Thurbon 3-4-0 Bob Thurbon 4-4-1 Bob Thurbon 3-4-1 Bob Thurbon 3-4-1 Loyal Park Loyal Park 4-3-1 3-5-0 Jim Hazlett 2-6-0 Jim Hazlett 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 7 19 20 62 82 45 83 135 79 44 173 139 131 117 91 139 116 84 154 154 146 139 119 116 73 93 147 193 103 53 111 127 114 114 113 123 PSAC W-L-T Year 1964 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 1-3-1 2-2-1 1-5-0 1-5-0 Overall W-l-T Ceach Jim Hazlett Jim Hazlett William Cutcher William Cutcher William Cutcher Bill McDonald Bill McDonald Bill McDonald Bill McDonald Bill McDonald Bill McDonald Bill McDonald Bill McDonald Bill McDonald Bill 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 Hollman Lou Tepper Lou Tepper 2-5-1 6-2-1 1-6-1 2-7-0 2-7-0 4-4-1 9-1-0 9-1-0 3-5-1 4-4-1 5-2-2 8-3-0 6-4-0 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 5-4-1 8-3-0 9-3-0 7-4-0 8-2-1 8-3-0 7-3-0 9-2-0 6-4-0 4-6-0 4-7-0 3-8-0 5-6-0 4-6-0 PA PSAC W-l-T 113 129 204 132 42 224 81 224 114 307 194 203 237 89 355 155 167 158 194 203 131 127 259 156 273 174 139 123 167 247 131 148 155 84 84 178 294 no ,'144 412 353 210 217 / 209 321 283 226 283 223 184 435 202 336 190 228 199 336 131 362 255 367 207 316 155 276 223 202 230 253 304 222 347 163 218 202 209 1-4-1 4-2-0 1-4-1 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 2-4-0 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 2-4-0 2-4-0 2-4-0 3-3-0 PF FUEL UP FOR TAILGATING: 'V gj S ov^ ROAST SURS l3 8 l-AROe FOUKITAIM DRI^IKS '■■■ (3 Z (3 J ?A65 Of CHIP5 IJl KE ALl-TIME COACHING RECORDS Won Lost Tied Pet. Sox Harrison (1926-38, 41-42)............................... 15 Orville Bailey (1939-40)............................................2 Art McComb (1946-55) ..........................................10 Bob Thiirbon (1956-59) ........................................... 4 Loyal Park (1960-61) ............................................... 2 Jim Ha/lett (1962-65)................................................4 William Cutcher (1966-68)........................................3 Bill McDonald (1969-78)........................................ 10 Denny Creehan (1979-84)..........................................6 Steve S/aho( 1985-87) ............................................. 3 Tom Hollman (1988-99)...........................................12 Lou Tepper (2000-01).................................................2 27 I 14 15 7 9 5 54 39 15 78 9 56 13 56 16 7 22 20 34 20 15 48 12 2 0 4 2 2 2 1 7 I 1 2 0 .329 .071 .203 .485 .500 .288 .212 .605 .658 .500 .617 .429 12 COACHES................................................. 73 273 320 24 .462 Bill McDonald Steve Szabo . '■-..'ciO '-..v 2 ,, ■' ..4f# Coach, Seasons....................................... Years Tom Hollman “ P. domt 4 ■; -y ■ ,7, ■ ... ■■'■---••.---■-■-•--■■y fORoer 100^ to cas up with *1 tgv isr PURS OASOLIMS! M ,_ . ''iQfV ' -‘'A I*-.-A"’ '.-.sfer-'r Denny Creehan (center) was inducted into the Edinboro Hall of Fame in April 2001. A standout defensive back for the Fighting Scots, he was the Edinboro head coach for six seasons, and remains the career leader in winning percentage at .658. He is pic­ tured with Director ofAthletics Bruce Baumgartner (left) and President Dr. Frank G. Pogue Jr. (right). 2002 FIglitinQ Scot Fntlial _ OianiMRS FHsii COUNTRYFAIR W' ^ Ftgliting Scot Foattail _ Ctiamptons FIMi 1 LONGmjUYS Rushing Yards Name Niwmimii 99 92 91 91 88 87 85 85 83 80 79 79 Lester Frye Derrick Russell A1 Raines Joe Sanford Dave Green Bernard Henry A1 Raines Kidder Larry Jackson A1 Raines Floyd Faulkner Joe Sanford Year Califomia(Pa.) Bloomsburg Waynesburg Waynesburg Saginaw Valley Indiana(Pa.) Lock Haven Indiana(Pa.) Millersville Indiana(Pa.) Shippensburg Califomia(Pa.) 1991 1990 1971 1991 1975 1999 1969 1956 1993 1970 1986 1970 1 82 80 70 62 58 55 55 Name 92 91 87 83 82 80 79 77 76 76 75 75 Stewart Ayers to Tim Beacham Chris Hart to Denorse Mosley Scott McKissock to Jim Romaniszyn Blair Hrovat to Eric Bosley Rick Shover to Bill Kruse Joe Sanford to Jim Romaniszyn Jody Dickerson to Terry Roberts Hal Galupi to Ernest Priester Jim Ross to Daryl Cameron Jude Basile to Rod Jones Rick Gates to Chris Buehner Chris Hart to Gerald Thompson 1 Oppmmpt Shippensburg Califomia(Pa.) West Chester Lock Haven Westminster Clarion Elizabeth City St. Califomia(Pa.) Mansfield Kenyon Mercyhurst Lock Haven Kickoff Returns Yards Name 100 100 99 98 97 95 94 92 90 90 90 Oppaaeat Cleveland Pratt Eric Bosley Bernard Henry Tim Beacham Gary Gilbert Tim Beacham Ross Rankin Steve Russell Cleveland Pratt John Mikovich Willie Miller Year Lock Haven West Liberty Califomia(Pa.) Millersville Califomia(Pa.) Shippensburg Clarion Slippery Rock West Chester East Stroudsburg Bridgeport 1987 1984 2000 1977 1961 1980 1986 1993 1987 1967 1964 Punt Returns Yards Name 85 85 85 Opponem Gilbert Grantlin Ken Petard! Jack McCurry Year Mansfield Indiana(Pa.) Shippensburg 1995 1978 1971 Tim Beacham Floyd Faulkner John Mikovich Jim Romaniszyn Mike Gaul Tim Beacham Rich Riffle Clarion Califomia(Pa.) Califomia(Pa.) Indiana(Pa.) New Haven Indiana(Pa.) Geneva 1 Passing Yards ARCHITECTS. ENGINEERS & BUSINESS FRIENDS WORKING FOR THE FU 1 L Rli OF EDINBORO Year 1980 1996 1971 1982 1979 1971 1993 1990 1987 1974 1999 1995 1980 1986 1965 1972 1981 1980 1966 Punts Yards Name Oppaaem 82 72 70 66 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 Kevin Conlan Sean McNicholas Mike Abbiatici Bill Burford Sean McNicholas Tyson Cook Tyson Cook Scott Rupert Gary Lhotsky Mike Abbiatici Dan Fiegl Year Clarion Califomia(Pa.) Millersville Youngstown State Gannon Cheyney Univ. at Buffalo Indiana(Pa.) Shippensburg Millersville Fairmont State 1983 2000 1980 1989 2001 1997 1996 1994 1992 1980 1976 1 (412)264-4400 Fax; (412) 264-1200 Email: admin@lsse.com Lennon, Smith, Souleret Engineering, Inc. Vigorito Enterprises www.vigent.com FAX (814) 455-0947 JEFFREY M. MAYER GEORGE H. ALTHOF, INC. P.O. BOX 1360 ERIE, PA 16512 Mechanical Contractors Yards Name 53 52 52 49 48 47 47 47 45 45 44 44 44 OppOReRt Sean McNicholas Tyson Cook Darren Weber Sean McNicholas Tyson Cook Sean McNicholas Rich Ruszkiewicz Rich Ruszkiewicz Sean McNicholas Rich Ruszkiewicz Sean McNicholas Jim Trueman Rich Ruszkiewicz Year East Stroudsburg Hillsdale Indiana(Pa.) Glenville State Califomia(Pa.) Clarion Bloomsburg Califomia(Pa.) East Stroudsburg Califomia(Pa.) Shippensburg Califomia(Pa.) Clarion 2000 1997 1987 1999 1997 1999 1981 1979 2001 1980 2001 1984 1980 lutercentions Yards Name 102 OppeaeM Jack Case Steve Russell Willie Curry Franklin Dennis Creehan Foster Johnson Ken Petardi Jeff Richardson Brian Decker Ron Allen Year Brockport State Shippensburg Fairmont State Slippery Rock Califomia(Pa.) Ashland Indian^^a.) Lock Haven Cheyney Slippery Rock 1962 1992 1976 1987 1969 2000 1978 2001 1997 1996 Penn Environmental Control, Inc 4734 Pittsburgh Avenue Erie, Pennsylvania 16509 Phone: (814) 838-2170 Fax: (814) 838-2094 Since arriving in Edinboro in January 2000,1 have felt it is essential that we give to the community and vice versa. It has been very gratifying to the response of local organizations in assisting Edinboro football. Two years ago the four 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 appre­ ciated. Myself and my coaching staff looks forward to working with these organizations once again this year, and thank them for their support of Edinboro Football. Head Football Coach PARTNERSHIP PC Lions Kiwanis Knights of Coinmbus Rotary 2002 Fighting Snrt FgotM _ ChaqAiiK riiip INTERIORS RUNNERS PROJECT MANAGERS CORPORATE OFFICE JQHNSON CONTR0LS Johnson Controls, Inc. Controls Group 117 Technology Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1084 Tel. 412/787 9880 FAX: 412/787 2512 3505 Chapin Street Erie, PA 16508 P: (814)860-8366 F: (814)860-8606 info@rothmarz.com Dale H. Roth, President Robert L. Marz, Vice President www.rmppc.com OTHER OFFICES Lehigh Valley Pittsburgh SIMMONS FLOOR SERVICE 5091 LANTERN HiLL ROAD PinSBURGH, PA 15236 PHONE: (412) 002-4400 PROUD TO EDINBORO BE PART OF UNIVERSITY Dear Fans: Sincerely, ROTH MARZ ARCHITECTS Field Goals 85 85 84 71 69 69 67 67 66 439 Mohawk Drive ■ Erie, PA 16505 (814)456-5583 Civil Engineers & Surveyors 846 Fourth Avenue Coraopolis,PA 15108-1522 (814) 455-0944 Presque isle Erection & Service Over 40 Oscars 1 yUl y of QuaCiiy Service CLEVELAND DOOR CONTROLS, INC. DONALD A. MEUSER 27269 Center Ridge Road Westlake, Ohio 44145 2002 Rghting Scot Foothah _ Champions Hnisti (440) 871 -0758 FAX: 440-871-2178 E-MAIL: CLEVDOOR@AOL.COM First Opponent.......................... IflGGUliy Alfred......... Allegheny............. 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Another former Fighting Scot playing north of the border is JelT Traversy. The 6’5”, 280 lb. nose tackle was the Calgary Stampeders’ third pick in the 1997 college draft. The third former Fighting Scot is John Williams, last year’s leading rusher. Williams was drafted by British Columbia in the fourth round of this past spring’s CFL Draft. He led the Scots with 723 yards rushing and added 14 receptions in 2001. Several former Edinboro players have enjoyed success in the Arena Football League, most notably Cleveland Pratt. Though just 5’7”, 171 lbs., Pratt has prospered in the indoor football league. This past season he played for the Florida Firecats, enjoying an outstanding season. He ranked among the league leaders in scoring and all-purpose yardage. Former Edinboro wide receiver Quentin Ware-Bey has also toiled in the AFL2, playing for the Carolina Rhinos. A number of other Fighting Scots have made their marks in the pro­ fessional ranks. Denorse Mosely was a member of the Miami Dolphins as a defensive back for two seasons, and was also in training camp with the Green Bay Packers a year ago. He spent the majority of his first season with the Dolphins on the practice squad before being activated for the playoffs. James Dumas, a defensive back two years ago for Edinboro, was signed as a free agent by the San Francisco 49ers in 1999. Gilbert John Williams was drafted by the British Columbia Lions in the fourth round of the Canadian Football League Draft. Grantlin was a free agent signee of the Minnesota Vikings in 1996, earn­ ing a spot on the practice squad. Mike Kegarise, a 6’6”, 310 lb. offensive tackle, was highlv-regardeH by the Seattle Seahawks before----------------suffering a severe knee injury. He spent the 1994 season on the Seahawks’ injured reserve list. Former head coach Tom Hollman produced two other NFL hopefuls. Offensive guard Curtis Rose signed as a free agent with the Miami Dolphins, while wide receiver Ernest Priester was signed by the Denver Broncos. Priester later played for the Cleveland Thunder of the Arena Football League. Edinboro players perform­ ing in the NFL date back to the 1970’s, with both Dave Green and Jim Romaniszyn playing for the Cleveland Browns. Green, a running back, also played for the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL. Romaniszyn, a 6’2”, 225 lb. running back, was drafted by the Browns in the 13th round in 1973, then switched to line­ backer. Now a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, offensive lineman Jeremy O’Day previously played for the Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts. V Edinboro made its initial venture into the NCAA Division II playoffs in 1989, dropping an exciting decision to North Dakota State in Fargo, North Dakota. CHmuBnnmuTHOODeitEtPButuofioiHBORe and The Fighting Scots A Winning Combination!!! Jeff Traversy was the third pick of the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League in 1997. He’s shown sack­ ing a Saskatchewan quarterback in 1997. Edinboro in the NCAA Diuision ii Piayoffs North Dakota State 45, Edinboro 32 (Fai'i^o, ND -- hirst Roiuul} Edinboro 38, Virginia Union 14 {Richmond, \A - hdrst Roundj IndianatPa.) 14, Edinboro 7 (Indiana, P.\ -- Onai'tcrfinals) New Haven 48, Edinboro 28 (West Ha\'cn, C I -- hi)~st Round) New Haven 27, Edinboro 12 (West Haven, Cl -- First Round) CUNNINGHAM -at.* \ Edinboro University would like to thank Cunningham Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Jeep Eagle of Edinboro for its involvement with Fighting Scot athletics. 12481 Edinboro Road Mr lilting SgM initM - OnnipiMa Fm Edinboro, PA [8141734-3300 PSAC/OPPONENTS TODAY TIFFIN (1-5) Sept, 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 at Butler ST. FRANCIS(IN) EDINBORO at West Va. Wesleyan NEW HAVEN at Gannon DAYTON at Morehead State at Geneva at Quincy 2002PSACSTANBIN6S L, L, L. L, L, W, 31-54 31-41 21-35 23-48 34-37 49-48 SHIPPENSBURG(4-2) Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 SHEPHERD BLOOMSBURG at Kutztown at West Chester EDINBORO SLIPPERY ROCK Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. at Lock Haven at Clarion INDIANA(PA) EAST STROUDSBURG at California(Pa.) 19 26 2 9 16 L, 10-17 L, 26-27 w, 31-14 wf 27-41 W 41-7 w' 13-7 ot INDIANA(PA) (6-11 Aug. 29 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 at Findlay BLOOMSBURG CATAWBA NEW HAVEN at Millersville CLARION at Edinboro CALIFORNIA(PA) LOCK HAVEN at Shippensburg at Slippery Rock L, 34-37 W, 37-18 W, 27-26 W, 42-6 W, 43-16 W, 28-14 W, 54-35 ELIZABETH CITY ST. at Lock Haven SHIPPENSBURG CLARION at West Chester MANSFIELD BLOOMSBURG at Millersville at Edinboro CHEYNEY at East Stroudsburg at Geneva at Fairmont State WESTVA. WESLEYAN at Cheyney at Slippery Rock LOCK HAVEN at Indiana(Pa.) MANSFIELD at Clarion EDINBORO SHIPPENSBURG 1-1 Pet. 1.000 1.000 1-1 0-1 0-1 0-2 .500 .500 .000 .000 .000 Cenference w-L Pet. 3-0 1.000 i-o I.OOO i-i snn 1-1 .500 1-2 333 o-2 000 o-2 .000 Overall W-L-T Pet. 5-1 .833 2-4 .333 4-2 .667 2-4 .333 2-4 .333 0-5 .000 0-6 Satnrday,0ctelierl2 Indiana(Pa.) 54, EDINBORO 35 Shippensburg 13, Slippery Rock 7 ot Clarion 34, West Chester 28 California(Pa.) 34, Lock Haven 19 East Stroudsburg 48, Cheyney 7 Kutztown 322, Mansfield 22 Bloomsburg 49, Millersville 26 .000 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 at Mansfield at Glenville State SHEPHERD EDINBORO at Bloomsburg CHEYNEY at West Chester MILLERSVILLE at Shippensburg KUTZTOWN W, L, W, W, W, 31-14 28-33 35-23 30-24 16-13 ASHLANR (1-51 Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 MICHIGAN TECH at Edinboro NORTHWOOD at Hillsdale ' L, 23-30 l, 26-29 L 7-32 l,' 7-37 SAGINAW VALLEY ST. L, 20-52 at Wayne State w, 25-20 MERCYHURST at Northern Michigan FINDLAY' at Indianapolis at Ferris State SlIPPERY ROCK (3-3) Saturday, Octaber 19 Clarion at EDINBORO, 1:00 p.m Millersville at Slippery Rock, 1:00 p.m. West Chester at Cheyney, 1:00 p.m Bloomsburg at Kutztown, 1:05 p.m. California(Pa.) at Indiana(Pa.), 1:30 p.m. Shippensburg at Lock Haven, 7:00 p.m. iastemDMsion - Offense Rocco Forgione, Bloomsburg - WR ie^em DMsIen Defense Eric Steffen, Bloomsburg — LB Western DMsfen - Offense Glenn Lovelace, Clarion - RB Western DMsfen - Defense EAST STROUBSBURG (4-1] Overall W-L Pet. 6-1 .857 4-2 .667 5-1 .833 3-3 .500 4-2 .667 3-3 .500 3-3 .500 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 at Eastern Kentucky L, 11-35 at Gannon w 17-14 FAIRMONT STATE w' 45-0 at Bloomsburg l, 14-38 CALIFORNIA(PA) W, 41-6 at Shippensburg L, 7-13 Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. MILLERSVILLE EDINBORO at Lock Haven INDIANA(PA) at Clarion 19 26 2 9 16 ot - W, 34-13 L, 14-21 L, 14-31 L, 7-31 L, 24-31 W, 32-22 CAUFORNIA(PR) (5-11 Sept. 5 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 no.«, PSACEast East Stroudsburg West Chester Bloomsburg Kutztown Mansfield Millersville Cheyney W-L 2-0 2-0 PSAC Players of the Week KHmOWN(2-4) Aug. 29 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 PSACWest Indiana(Pa.) Shippensburg California(Pa.) Slippery Rock Clarion Lock Haven EDINBORO Conference Try the naturm goodness of Trqf«r BiniisP(NaiD Cl^ w, 45-0 w, 14-6 W, 24-17 w, 51-7 L, 6-41 W 34-19 Jon Arnold, California(Pa.) - DB PSAC GANNON (34) Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 EDINBORO at Wingate SLIPPERY ROCK at St. Joseph's(In.) at West Virginia St. at Central Conn. St. TIFFIN at Virginia Union ROBERT MORRIS WALSH L, w, L, W, W, L, L, 7-i: 36-26 14-17 35-21 27-30 48-49 L, W, L, W, W, L, 0-48 21-14 23-47 33-30 34-0 19-34 41-17 better LOOK HAVEN (3-3) Aug. 31 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 at Northeastern KUTZTOWN at Bloomsburg at Mansfield CHEYNEY at California(Pa.) SHIPPENSBURG at Indiana(Pa.) SLIPPERY ROCK CLARION at Edinboro 2002 FWitiig Scot Footteril _ Champions Finish Troyer Farms Inc., Waterford, Pa. 16441 2MQ HNiting Start FoottM _ Chanipioiii FhU TODAH FEimiBF SMITH lOOKS TO GET BACK TO HIS ROOTS by Bob Sbreve. Sports Informotion Diroctor For three years Dave Smith has harassed opposing quarterbacks. Over the first six games of the 2002 season, that role has changed somewhat. A year ago Edinboro head coach Lou Tepper shifted Smith from defensive end to rush linebacker. The change was very subtle, as Smith led the Fighting Scots with 8 sacks while setting a school record with 20 tackles for losses. The latter figure was also good enough to lead the PSAC. , . year's opponents have dictated "\A/■ tactics, and with it, a reduction in Smith's sack totals We ve been running a different look," admits Smith. "I'm off the ball adjusting to playing off the ball, having to wait for the play to come to you. I'm used to rushing the passer. But I'll do yjjiatever coach wants me to do. I'm not one to complain I might be uncomfortable at times, but as long as coach puts me in a position to make plays, I'm happy." ^ American wrestler Cory Ace. "Me and Cory are probably best friends," he pointed out "He pushes me to do well and I push him to do well." Something else that means a great deal to Smith is his relation­ ship with defensive line coach Wayne Bradford. Bradford shares that fondness for the Scot defender. "Coach Bradford means a lot to me " stressed Smith. "I've been through thick and thin with him He's been my psychologist." "He's a wonderful kid," Bradford pointed out. "He cares. He cares as much as anybody. He's the heart and soul of this team because he wants to win. He gets the most out of what he's been given. We have a special relationship. We both came here at the same time. "He gives everything he has," Bradford continued. "He wants to win. Its as important to him as anybody. I don-'t think he's ever been on a winning team. Sometimes it gives him a poor self imaqe For as good as he is, he's not a very confident guy. He makes a lot Ashland and Shippensburg, the Scots Giving everything he has has forced Smith to pay a price His have faced mainly passing teams, necessitating Smith's dropping into .udotted with injuries, and while he'll say he's been rushing the passer, known as the 30, cover 8 ealthy this year, the coaching staff can point to several nagging ^ Gannon was the only injuries. It began with a shoulder injury his freshman year, then has team that Edinboro employed that defensive look. Yet to Tepper, a renowned defensive strategist, playing the rush continued with ankle and hamstring maladies, among other things be '^juries have been real frustrating," Smith admits. "When haS f linebacker at Penn State, or tail- T k oack at USC, at least to those of us who watched those teams in their I hurt my shou der my freshman year, it set me back. I was looking ^ '^'^bout the injury I probably would glory days. The rush linebacker position he plays is unique to football" have had the year I had my junior year as a sophomore. I was 100 something we began back at Virginia Tech, and percent as a junior." team All-PSAC West selection. Smith will grad­ depending on the strengths of the player there, gives us a lot of flexi^bility. At Virginia Tech, we had Robert Brown who went on to be a uate in May with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, along ^bat, hopefully a professional tryout third round pick of the Green Bay Packers and play there for ten and maybe graduate school. "I'd like to get a tryout, even if it's just years. Ive also coached Danny McMillan, who was a 6'5" 220 lb for a couple days,' Smith stated hopefully. ^ Alfred WNIiams from Colorado who however, the plan is to go back to Franklin to teach Butkus Award, and Simeon Rice from Illinois. They were the and roach. I want to get into coaching," Smith pointed out. "I want to win as a coach, and instill the same hard work and dedication I've can dominate versus a tight end in the running game, and makes the offensive been taught here. I love playin/here. If I had to make the deci­ * "David haq'^hnU^phTK Passing game," Tepper continued, sion, I would do it again." Edinboro's loss will be Franklin's gain. i-wf h abilities. He did not play up much the first year, but this year he has a lot more. Right now he is conceived as a true rush linebacker in our system." ^ ° u uc .uin \A/hp»/P'’''^9 up sacks this year. Finhfirll^^c^^? three-game losing streak the Fighting Scote are riding pains him greatly. While playing basketball at Franklin High School, the 6'3", 250 lb. senior played on nothing but winning teams. But football was another story. ^ Except for my junior year in high school, I have never been on to be on a championship ma^k'hiirrt I My coaches at Frankiin, Fred Blackhurst in football and Bill Hager in basketball, taught me that tunityTger'^^^ success. I want to make the most of any oppor^ 9reat deal to him, and reflect his mentality. Its a good place to grow up," commented Smith. "It's “^^^bing comes easy. Franklin is a small town where everybody knows each other and takes care of each other. ni?, frw-hiif°TP chance to go to school, get an education and play football. Its a close-knit community." fill F-Ih? ^^[Pboro coaching staff hopes Smith isn't the last success­ ful Fighting Scot to hail from Franklin. Matt Peterson is a sophomore noseguard from Franklin, while Aaron Fetty is a freshman tight end. 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