HOMECOMING The Indiana (Pa.) Game 0ctoberl2,2002 Sox Harrison Stadium tahite tkc EDINBORO FmTBAU2BB2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2002 SCHEDULE FIGHTING SCOT ATHLETICS o/EDINBOKOCNIVEBSITY! Good Luck in the 2002 - 03 Season August 31 September 7 September 21 September 28i October 5 October 12 October 19 October 26 November 2 at Gannon ASHLAND at Tiffin at East Stroudsburg* at Shippensburg '\ INDIANA(Pa.)* Hom&:x)ming CLARION* / ^ at Slippery Rock* KUTZTOWN Family Weekend at California(Pa.)* November 9 LOCK HAVEN* November 16 HEAD COACH: Lou Tepper * PSAC West contest ON THE RADIO Edinboro University footbaii fans can catch aii the Fighting Scot gridiron action on WFSE FM 88.9. Ali eieven contests wiii be broadcast, with the Edinboro student radio station providing •dinboro vaiuable broadcasting experience for Edinboro students, aiong with quaiity broadcasts of Edinboro footbaii 1:00 1:00 1:30 1:00 1:00 p2:00 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 1:00 p.m. \1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2002 Scheduie ...................................................................................... 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 Gailery The 2002 Fighting Scots ........................14, 16, 18, 20 Offensive Newcomers........................................................ 28 Defensive Newcomers ......................................................30 Athietic Trainers.................................................................... 32 Athietic 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 Piays ......................................................................................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 FIGHTING 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”. TODAH GAME EDINBORO H6HTING SCOTS (3-2) VS INDIAHAOW INDIANS (5-11 Homecoming ♦ SatmHog, OctoHor 12,2002 SoKHmrlsonStotium ^2Mom INDIANA(PA) (5-1,1-0) 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 CL7\RION at Edinboro CALIFORNIA(PA) LOCK HAVEN at Shippensburg at Slippery Rock L, W, W, W, W, W, 34-37 37-18 27-26 42-6 43-16 28-14 Welcome to Homecoming 2002. For the Fighting Scots, this represents a true home­ coming, since they have not taken the field at Sox Harrison Stadium since September 7. Edinboro survived a stretch of four games on the road in their first five outings, but did lose their last two contests and enter with a 3-2 record. Okay, the question has to be asked -- Who schedules a national power for their Homecoming? Today's contest promises to be a special treat, as the Indians of Indiana(Pa.), one of the elite teams in Division II, invade Sox Harrison Stadium. After a season-opening loss to Findlay, the Indians have run off five straight wins contest with Clarion ranked and are 5-1. They entered last week's 13th nationally. Here's hoping you enjoy all of the festivities wrapped up in Homecoming weekend, not to mention cheering on the Fighting Scots. THE COACHES Edinboro head coach louTepper (Rutgers‘671 is in his third season in charge of the Fighting Scots. Renowned as a defensive genius, Tepper has worked on the staffs of some of the top programs in the country, including Virginia Tech, Colorado and LSD. But his greatest notoriety came at Illinois, where he coached from 198996. The defensive coordinator and later assistant head coach from 1988-91, Tepper was appointed the Fighting Illini head coach on December 13, 1991, just prior to the team's appearance in the John Hancock Sun Bowl. He would go on to guide the Illini to two more bowl games while posting a 25-31-2 ledger. Including two seasons and a game at Edinboro, Tapper's career mark stands at 37-45-2. Frank CignetlldUP‘601 is in his 17th season at his alma mater and owns a record of 154-40-1 with the Indians and 171-67-1 in 21 years overall. That includes four seasons (1976-79) as the head coach at West Virginia, with a 17-27 r^ord. Cignetti is the fourth winningest active coach in Division II in victories. Under Cignetti, lUP has appeared in the Division II playoffs 12 times in the past 15 years and have 14 postseason wins. The 1990 lUP squad went 122 and reached the Division II championship game, as did the '93 edition, which finished 13-1. THE EDIHBORO-IUP SERIES lUP leans 49-17-4 The Indians have won the last six meetings between the two schools, including a 21-6 decision last year. In addition, they have captured five of the last six contests at Sox Harrison Stadium. The Edinboro victory was a 35-18 decision in 1995, also the last Fighting Scot win in the series. EAST YEAR’S GAME lmUanalPaJ21,Uln9on6 For three quarters Edinboro slugged it out with the Indians, but lUP finally wore down the Fighting Scots in the fourth quarter. If not for giving up five plays of 30-or-more yards, the Scots may well have pulled off the upset. The first accounted for lUP's initial score, a 64-yard pass from Brian Eyerman to J.R. Thomas. That combination would burn the Scots all day, as Thomas would finish with 5 catches for 202 yards. Edinboro answered with a touch­ down of its own, as John Williams scored on a one yard run, but the extra point was no good and the Scots trailed, 7-6. lUP scored on the first play of the fourth quarter, set up by a 62-yard Eyerman to Thomas connection. Thomas hauled in a 15-yard pass from Eyerman for the six-pointer. Henry Lane tacked on an insurance touchdown with 2:33 to play on Henry Lane's 20-yard run. Eyerman was just 8 of 19 with an interception, but threw for 236 yards. lUP finished with 446 total yards, with Aamir Dew adding 171 yards rushing on 25 carries. Edinboro was limited to 249 total yards, and lost starting quarterback Steve Tryon to an injury late in the first half. Sean McNicholas turned in a fine day punting the ball, averaging 49.8 yards on five boots. LAST WEEK FOR THE RGHTING SCOTS In a contest head coach Lou Tepper described as "embarrassing", Edinboro opened PSAC West piSy with a 41-7 loss at Shippensburg. The Fighting Scots entered the game ranked 28th in Division II in rushing defense (99.5 ypg.) but gave up 326 yards on the ground, the most since Tepper took over in 2000 and the lOth-highest total ever vs. Edinboro. The Red Raiders also totaled 522 yards, another high since Tepper arrived at Edinboro. Alonzo Roebuck was one of the few bright spots, rushing for 136 yards on 21 carries, his sec­ ond straight 100-yard effort and the sixth of his career. Sean McNicholas continued his punting prowess, averaging 48.9 yards on 8 punts. EAST WEEK FOR THE IHDIAHS In a mistake-filled game characterized by penalties and fumbles, Indiana(Pa.) snapped a 14-14 tie thanks to a pair of Brian Eyerman touchdown passes and went on to a 28-14 win over Clarion, its fifth straight win. Eyerman completed 12 of 19 passes for 197 yards with 3 TDs, the 12th straight game he has thrown at least two touchdown passes. lUP also had a pair of 100-yard rushers in the game for the first time since the Edinboro contest in 2000, as Elice Parker finished with 129 yards on 18 carries and Aaron Cochran picked up 110 yards on 11 rushes. Carmelo Ocasio caught 3 passes for 69 yards and a TD, the tenth straight game he has hauled in a six-pointer. The two teams combined for 13 fumbles, with lUP losing 2 of 6 bobbles and Clarion 3 of 7. There was a 2002 FHitkg Snt FnIM - Ckanplw FkM TODAY'S GAME total of 19 penalties for 160 yards. THE PIAID REPORT Brandon Nicodemus has now started all 37 games in his career at left guard ... Dave Smith has tied the school record for tackles for losses held by Jason Perkins. Both have 49 career tackles for loss­ es, with Smith fourth in career sacks with 23.5 ... with Alonzo Roebuck out against Tiffin, Brandon Munson made the most of his first start. The sophomore tailback gained 140 yards on 20 carries with TD runs of 2, 22 and 40 yards ... Sean Hess entered the 2002 season as Edinboro's top returning receiver, but he was held with­ out a catch the first three games. He changed that with 5 catches for 113 yards at East Stroudsburg ... Ed Brown did not catch a pass in 2001, but the sophomore tight end has three catches this year, two going for touchdowns ... Lincoln Bufalino and Justin Lipscomb are combining to do an outstanding job as receivers and return men. The duo has combined for 14 catches and an average of 23.5 yards. Bufalino has returned 11 kickoffs for an average of 18.9 yards and 9 punts for an 11.7 yard verage. Lipscomb comes in with 6 kickoff returns for 24.4 yards and three punts for 11.3 yards. TEEPEE TIDBITS lUP bolstered its lineup with a host of transfers this summer, including six from the Division I ranks. On offense, Elice Parker, a 5'10", 230 lb. tailback, played at LSU. He has 640 yards on 99 car­ ries with 4 TDs. Paving his way is Justin Spence, a 230 lb. fullback by way of Connecticut. Spence adds 338 yards on 56 rushes. The starting center is Khiawatha Downey, a 6'5", 315 lb. junior who began his career at Pittsburgh. On (Jefense, Neal Wood starts at defensive end after transferring from Penn State. He has 34 tack­ les, with 4 1/2 sacks. Trent Jones, a strong safety from UConn, leads the team with 3 INTs ... Carmelo Ocasio has caught at least one touchdown pass in 10 straight games, with four TDs vs. Millersville. He ranks third in career receptions with 135 ... with Parker and Aaron Cochrane each rushing for 100 yards against Clarion, the Indians have had a 100-yard rusher in 18 of the last 21 BOOCH MAKES THE MOST OF HIS FIRST START When Cam Marsh went down with a shoulder injury at Tiffin, redshirt freshman Justin Bouch stepped in and led the Scots to a 3521 win. In his first career start, he threw for 353 yards, the sec­ ond-highest total in school history, in the 30-24 loss at East Stroudsburg. Bouch was not as fortunate last week, as Shippensburg limited him to 87 yards on 6 of 19 passing. LETS HAVE A BLOCK IWRTV 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, including a pair of extra points last week, for seven total blocks. 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. HEAT FOR THE FIGHTIHG SCOTS Edinboro is back home for the second straight week, hosting Clarion at Sox Harrison Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. EDINBORO SmiSTICS Lg. Rushing Att. Yards Avg. TU 4 3 55 40 EUP Totals 6pp Totals 191 197 636 724 3.3 3.7 19 7 55 55 5.0 3.8 429 173 86 45 Alonzo Roebuck Brandon Munson Passing Att. Cnmp. Yards 530 317 50.0 62.5 PCL TU Int. EUP Totals Upp Totals 112 172 61 93 847 1325 54.5 54.1 5 19 5 2 Justin Boush Cam Marsh 72 40 36 25 2 3 4 1 Lg. Receiving Re. Yards 123 165 164 157 Avg. 8.8 23.6 23.4 26.2 TU 0 1 1 1 20 50 55 52 games. EUPTntals UppTetals 61 93 847 1325 13.9 14.2 5 16 55 66 THE EYE OFTHE STORM Brian Eyerman is in his fourth year as the starting quarterback at Tackles Snio ASSL Total Sacks Int. Lg. lUP. Last week Eyerman became just the second lUP passer to throw for more than 7,000 career yards, and with 7,077 yards, he needs 256 more yards to break the school record. In addition, he has thrown a school-record 69 TD passes. The Fighting Scots have had some success against Eyerman, although he has still thrown 5 TD passes in three games. In 1999, he completed 15 of 26 passes for 180 yards and 3 TDs. In 2000, he was just 6 of 14 for 73 yards with a pair of INTs. Last year, he was limited to 8 of 19 with an interception, but for 2 TDs and 236 yards. MCHICHOEAS TOP PUHTERIH DIVISlOH II Sean McNicholas is off to a record-setting pace punting the football 14 7 7 6 Jordan Bobitski Justin Lipscomb Lincoln Bufalino Sean Hess 21 11 16 16 15 22 14 14 Dave Smith James Cowart Kyle Thorne Foster Johnson INDIANA(PA) STATISTICS 36 33 30 30 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 Rushing Att. Yards Avg. TU 4 1 0 72 41 65 lUPTetais UppTetals 225 25U 1953 949 4.7 3.8 6 1U 72 41 640 338 166 99 56 21 Elice Parker Justin Spence Aaron Cochrane 6.5 6.0 7.9 Yards 1392 59.5 21 int. 153 Cnmp. TU Brian Eyerman Att. for the Scots. He is averaging 48.4 yards on 28 punts, including 48.9 yards on 8 kicks last week. The senior entered the Shippensburg game leading Division II in punter. He uncorked a 65-yarder at Shippensburg, his fourth kick of 60-or-more yards. lUPTntals UppTetals 159 156 92 77 1499 824 57.9 494 22 5 5 12 AEOHZO GEIMBSIHTO 14th PEACE IH CAREER ROSHIHG Carmelo Ocasio LeRon McCoy Dave Davis J.R. Thomas Alonzo Roebuck became the 22nd Edinboro ballcarrier to rush for more than 1,000 yards in the home opener against Ashland. Despite sitting out the Tiffin game, he has now climbed into the 14th spot with 1,282 yards. Roebuck posted his second straight 100-yard effort with 136 yards on 21 carries at East Stroudsburg, and now has six career 100-yard games to his credit. 2002 llghtiNi Scot FootM - )%an«liiiB FhM Passing 91 Pet. 5 Receiving Ne. Yards 570 283 192 188 19.0 17.7 12.8 12.5 Avg. TU Lg. lUPTntals UppTetals 92 77 1469 824 15.3 19.7 22 5 57 42 Snip AssL Total Sacks int. Tackles Jeff Jackson Kris Griffin Dave Deneen 30 16 15 15 21 22 23 28 22 13 49 44 36 11 4 1 3 0 0 0 5/ 36 28 40 1 2 2 HEADGDACH HEAD COACH lou Tepper Veteran Division I mentor Lou Tepper was appointed the 12th head football coach at Edinboro University, officially taking charge of the Fighting Scot program on January 5, 2000. Tepper inherited an Edinboro program which had won just eleven games in the previous three seasons. The Scots have shown consistent improvement in “Coach Tep’s” two years. The 2000 season brought a 5-6 record, matching the Edinboro record for wins by a firstyear head coach, and a fifth place PSAC finish. Three of the losses, however, were lopsided. In 2001, Edinboro finished with a deceiv­ ing 4-6 record. The Fighting Scots were competitive in every con­ test and finished third in the PSAC. The victories included a stun­ ning 14-7 upset over 17th-ranked Slippery Rock. Background Tepper, a native of Keystone, PA, returned to the Division II level after coaching at Division I institutions for almost thirty " years. He is renowned as a "Wi? had an outstanding pool of defensive candidates to choose from, but coaching genius, with a Lou's integrity, coaching back­ that ground and national notoriety stood resume includes three out above the rest We feel Butkus Award and honorees Edinboro provides the opportunity an Outland to be one of the top programs in the Trophy winner. Tepper's list of PSAC, and look at Lou Tepper as standouts the coach to restore our program to include Bruce that level ” Smith, John Holecek, Simeon Rice, Dr. Frank Pogue Jr. Kevin Hardy, President, Edinboro University Brad Hopkins, — Booger MacFarland, and Ken Dilger, all current NFL standouts. In addi­ tion, he has worked with some of the top head coaches in the country, including Bill Dooley at Virginia Tech, Bill McCartney at Colorado, John Mackovic at Illinois and Gerry DiNardo at LSU. "Being a native of western Pennsylvania, it has been neat to be a head coach again and to be a head coach in this environment," Tepper related following his first season at Edinboro. 'Tve recruit­ ed western Pennsylvania for half of my career. It’s a joy to be back home." Tepper completed his second full season as the defensive coor­ dinator at Louisiana State University in 1999. He began his tenure with the Tigers on December 15, 1997, helping LSU to a 27-9 Independence Bowl win over Notre Dame. All told, he has served as a defensive coordinator for 19 of his 35 years in the coaching profession. That stood until the 2000 NFL Draft when Penn State’s Courtney Brown and Lavar Arrington went one-two. Big Ten Head Coach Pittsburgh The 56-year-old Tepper was appointed the head coach at the University of Illinois on December 13, 1991 Just prior to the team's appearance in the John Hancock Sun Bowl. He replaced Mackovic, who left for the head coaching position at the University of Texas. During his five year stint as the Fighting mini head coach, Tepper compiled a record of 25-31-2, including two more bowl appearances. He guided Illinois to a pair of wins over Ohio State, including one at Columbus; the school's first vic­ tory in Ann Arbor against Michigan in 27 years; and three consec­ utive wins over rival Iowa by a combined score of 122-17. Just as impressive, Tepper graduated 91 percent of his seniors. Tepper joined the Illinois program in 1988, serving as the defensive coordinator for four seasons and assistant head coach for two years. In his nine seasons at Illinois, he helped the program to six bowl invitations, one Big Ten title and top ten rankings m the AP and UPI polls. He was honored as the Big Ten's t^ defensive assistant coach in 1990 by The Sporting News. His defensive units annuallv ranked among the best m the country, finishing 10th in 1989, 14th in 1993, ninth in 1994, and 21st in 1995. Tepper’s 1992 Illini squad finished 6-5-1, suffering a 27-17 defeat to Hawaii in the Holiday Bowl. Illinois went in to Columbus and upset Ohio State, 18-16, and posted a 22-22 tie against Michigan in Ann Arbor. While his ‘93 edition finished 5-6, that included a 24-21 win in Ann Arbor against the Wolverines. The Illini made it back to postseason play in 1994, handing East Carolina a 30-0 whitewash­ ing in the Liberty Bowl. The ‘94 squad finished 7-5, again upset­ ting one of the elite in the Big Ten. And once ^ain it was on the road, as Illinois shocked Ohio State, 24-10, in (^lumbus behind Butkus Award winner Dana Howard. 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. linebackers While Penn State has gained the reputation as "Linebacker U", Illinois could make a good case for that des­ ignation as well during Tepper's tenure. He produced consecutive Butkus Award winners in Dana Howard (1994) and Kevin Hardy (1995). Along the way, he also produced Big Ten Defensive Players of the Year in Moe Gardner and Darrick Brownlow (1990), Howard (1993 and '94) and Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year Simeon Rice in 1994. For the only time in Big Ten history, Tepper had four first team All-Big Ten linebackers at his disposal. In all, he has coached over 25 professional linebackers, and recently wrote the book, "Complete Linebacking", a 312-page comprehensive book on line­ backer play. Hardy and Rice became the highest defensive draft duo in the history of the NFL draft in 1996 when Hardy went second to Jacksonville and Rice third to Arizona. Virginia Tech In 1978, Virginia 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 froiri 1978-82, working with Outland Trophy winner and Buffalo Bills great Bruce Smith, among others. The 1980 Hokie edition played Miami(FL) in the Peach Bowl. Coiorado 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 arrival, to one which was as high as 11th in Division I in total defense. He earned the title of assistant head coach to McCartney his final two 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 Data Boni: September 7, 1945 Hometown: Keystone, pa College Educodon: Rutgers University, B.S. in Physical Education — 1967 PleylngEKPOrlOnCO: Rutgers University, defensive back — 1965-67 Coaching Experlonco: University of Pittsburgh — gradu­ ate assistant, 1967; University of New Hampshire — running backs/linebackers, 1968-69; defensive coordinator, 1970-71; College of William & Mary — defensive coordinator, 1972-75; assistant head coach/defensive coordinator, 1976-77; Virginia Tech University — linebackers, 1978-82; University of Colorado — defensive coordinator/ line backers, 1983-85; assistant head coach, 1986-87; University of Illinois — defensive coordina­ tor/inside linebackers, 1988-89; assistant head coach, 1990-91; head coach, 1991-96; LSU defensive coordinator/lineback ers, 1998-99 Wild: Karen CbUdreO: Matthew (27), Stacy Ann (25) 20D2 lUitin SBit IMhal - Qiaiirim IWst 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. Lou Tepper has brought plenty of intensity and determination, not to mention a winning attitude, to the Edinboro sideline. Personal Background LNlirrEii'SHu cncMms iecorii Tepper, bom September 7, 1945, graduated from Rutgers University in 1967. He enjoyed a standout career as a defensive back at Rutgers from 1965-67. As a player, Tepper led the Scarlet Knights in interceptions as a junior and tackles as a senior. He won the George Cronin Trophy as the Most Improved Player in 1965. Tepper is an active member of the American Football Coaches Association and presently sits on the All-American committee, and has previously served on the NCAA Ethics Committee. He is active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and has spoken for Promise-Keepers, founded by former Colorado coach Bill McCartney. Tepper and his wife, Karen, have two children. Year Record School Bowl 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 2000 2001 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 34-43-2 THE ILLINI YEARS 1992 Record: 6-5-1 NO. ILLINOIS w, MISSOURI w. L, at Houston L, at Minnesota at Ohio State W IOWA L, NCXaHWESTERN L, at Wisconsin w. PURDUE w. T, at Michigan MICHIGAN ST. w, Holiday Bowl L, Dec. 30 vs. Hawaii Sept5 Sqll2 Sept 19 Oct3 Oct 10 Oct 17 Oct 24 Oct31 Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21 30-14 24-14 13-31 17-18 18-16 17-24 26-27 13-12 30-17 22-22 14-10 1993 Record: 5-6 Sqtll Sept 18 Sql25 Oct2 Oct9 Oct 16 Oct 23 Oct 30 Nov. 6 Nov. 13 Nov. 20 U at Missouri U ARIZONA U OREGON W, at Purdue U OHIO STATE W, at Iowa at Michigan W, NCKIHWESriERN W, MINNESOTA W, U at Penn State WISCONSIN U 1994 Record: 7-5 3-31 14-16 7-13 28-10 12-20 49-3 24-21 30-13 23-20 14-28 10-35 17-27 2692 Hglrtlng Scot Footbal - Onnipigos FlnMi at Washington St MISSOURI NO. ILLINOIS PURDUE at Ohio State IOWA MICHIGAN at Northwestern at Minnesota PENN STATE at Wisconsin Liberty Bowl Dec. 31 vs. East Carolina Sept. 1 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 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 Sql2 Sept9 Sept 16 Sept 23 Oct7 Oct 14 Oct 28 Nov. 4 Nov. 11 Nov. 18 Nov. 25 1995 Record: 5-5-1 U 14-38 U 31-34 W 9-7 EASrCAROJNA W 7-0 17-10 w at Indiana u 21-27 MICHIGAN ST. NORIHWESIERN L, 14-17 w 26-7 at Iowa U 341 at Ohio State MINNESOTA W 48-14 T 3-3 at Wisconsin MICHIGAN at Oregon ARIZONA 1996 Record: 2-9 Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 at Michigan use at Arizona AKRON INDIANA at Michigan St. at Northwestern IOWA OHIO STATE at Minnesota WISCONSIN L, 8-20 L, 3-55 L, 0-41 W, 38-7 W, 46-43 L, 14-42 L, 24-27 L, 21-31 L, 0-48 L, 21-23 L, 15-35 W, 30-0 PaooS ASSISTAMTJaUUaiK Rod Scott Boykin BtownlnB ononinQnrilnator/OffaiKiva line Rod Boykin assumed the duties of defensive coordi­ nator and secondary coach two years ago after previously serv­ ing as an assistant coach at Wittenberg University two years prior to that. Boykin played collegiately at the University of Illinois under Lou Tepper. A four-year letterwinner at Illinois, Boykin was twice named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week as a defensive back, and was named the Fighting Illini Defensive Champion of the Year. He played in a total of 44 games for the Illini, playing in three bowl games. The Dayton, OH native enjoyed his best season as a senior, recording 25 tacWes with 2 passes bro­ ken up. As a junior, he had 21 stops, along with a fumble recovery in the end zone for a touch­ down against Arizona. Boykin graduated in 1995 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology and began his coaching career as a graduate assistant under Tepper that same year. He worked with the Fighting Illini from 1995-97, picking up a Master’s Degree in Higher Education and Administration. Boykin joined the Wittenberg staff in 1997 as the defensive backs coach. He helped the Tigers post back-to-back 11-1 finishes, winning the North Coast Athletic Conference champi­ onship both seasons and reaching the second round of the NCAA Division III playoffs. Boykin served on the Wittenberg staff for three seasons. The Tigers went 31-3 during that period, and in 1998 Personal Data was the number BOfll: September 22, 1972 , one rated pass Hometoiim: Dayton, OH defense in the C0lleB6 EdUCatiOII: university of country. Boykin is Illinois, B.S. in Kinesiology 1995; M.E. in Higher Education single and the and Administration — 1996 father of PlayilHI ElQMrfBIICO: University of Roddrick Jr., Illinois, defensive back - 1990-94 age 7. He is a Experience: former National Coaching University of Illinois — gradu­ Football ate assistant, 1995-97; Wittenberg Foundation University — secondary, 1997Scholar-Athlete 2000; Edinboro University Award winner defensive coordinator, 2000 to at Meadowdale present High School in Chiidren: Roddrick Jr. (7) Scott Browning holds the longest tenure of anyone on the Edinboro University coaching staff. Now in his 17th season as a Fighting Scot assis­ tant, Browning is working with his third head coach. After serving as the offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator in Lou Tepper’s first season. Browning took over as the offensive coordinator a year ago, while continuing to work with the linemen. That is a role he had handled the pre­ vious five seasons. This marks his ninth year in charge of the offensive linemen. He has also coached the running backs and defensive backs in the past. In his numerous capacities. Browning has coached several All-Americans, including Steve Russell, Michael Willis, Wade Smith, Geoq Lewis, Mike Barnes, Elbert Cole and Jeremy O’Day. In addition to his extensive tenure at Edinboro, Browning has served as an assistant coach at three NCAA Division I institutions. Prior to joining the Fighting Scot staff in 1986, he coached receivers and running backs at Ohio State for two years. The Buckeyes went to the Rose Bowl and the Citrus Bowl in his two sea­ sons. Browning served as a graduate assistant coach at New Mexico State in 1982, and the fol­ lowing year instructed the receivers at Idaho State. That Personal Data outfit reached the NCAA Bora: October 28, 1958 Division I-AA NORIOtOWII: Penysville, OH playoffs. College EducaUon: omo state University, B.S. in Education — A 1981 1981; New Mexico State graduate of University, M.S. in Education Ohio State with Administration — 1983 a Bachelor’s Playing Experience: Capital Degree in University, running back — 1977 Education, Coaching Experience: Browning Worthington (OH) High School — began his assistant coach, 1979; Daytoncoaching career Fairview (OH) High School — as an assistant assistant coach, 1980-81; New Mexico State University — sec­ coach at ondary, 1982; Idaho State -Worthington receivers, 1983; Ohio State High School University — running backs, 1984and DaytonFairview High 86; Edinboro University - offen­ sive coordinator, defensive backs, Schools in running backs, offensive line, Ohio from 1986 to present 1979-81. MfifO: Lynn Before trans­ Children: Andrew (8), Katelyn ferring to Ohio (4) State, he 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. Wayne Bradford Wayne Bradford is in his fourth year as a piember of the Edinboro coaching staff. After serving as the defensive , Coordinator/defen' sive line coach his first season, he enters his third sea­ son overseeing the defensive line. In addition, he serves as the recruiting coordi­ nator. Under Bradford’s tutelage, Edinboro has had four first team All-PS AC West defensive linemen. The Fighting Scots have ranked fourth in the PS AC in sacks all three years. Bradford had previously been at Salisbury State since 1990, and was the Sea Gulls' defen­ sive coordinator from 1994-98. A graduate of Salisbury State, Bradford began his coaching career at his alma mater in 1990, serving as an assistant coach in charge of the linebackers (1990-92) and defensive linemen (1992-94). In 1994, he was promoted to defen­ sive coo/flinator. His defenses excelled during that period. In 1998, the Sea Gulls paced the Atlantic Central Football Conference in pass defense and quarterback sacks. In 1997, Salisbury State ranked 38th in NCAA Division III in total defense, allowing just 268 yards per game. His 1995 defensive unit produced a first team AFCA Personal Data All-American at linebacker, and Bora: April 3, 1968 helped the Sea Hiinettllffl: Glen Bumie, MD Gulls finish 7-2 College EBBCadon: Salisbury State University, B.S. in Business with a berth in Administration - 1990; M.S. in the ECAC Business Administration — 1992 Southwest Playlpg Experience: Salisbury Championship State University, offensive line — Game. 1986-89 Bradford Ceaching Experience: graduated from Salisbury State University — Salisbury State defensive lineman & linebackers, in 1990 with a 1990-93; defensive coordinator, 1994-99; Edinboro University — Bachelor’s defensive coordinator, 1999; Degree in defensive line, 2000 to present Business Administration. WltO: Gwen Children: Nicholas (4), Julia (2) He completed 2002 FlgHlw Scot Footbal - Oiaiwigns FUsh ASSISTANTCOAniK 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. Scon 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 BPIli: October 15, 1973 Speech Beaver Falls, PA Communica­ CPllPgO Education: 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 Playing Exparianca: university of Degree in Illinois, quarterback — 1992-96 Business Ad­ Caachlng Exparianca: ministration in Tiffin University - quarterbacks, 1998-99; Edinboro University ‘98. Married in running backs, 2000; quarterbacks, July 2(X)0, 2001 to present Weaver and his WIfa: Kim ___________________ wife, Kim, reside in Edinboro. lim Henson parents of a son, Jim, and a daughter, Jennifer, along with three grandchildren. Tom Parry WIdBReGaivars 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 Bora: September 11, 1946 Orwell, oh in 1968 with a Hometown: COllOgO Education: Hiram Bachelor of College, B.A. in Arts & Arts Degree in Mathematics - 1968; Youngstown Mathematics, State University, M.S. in then later com­ Mathematics Education ~ 1972 pleted work on Playing Exporlonco: Hiram his Master of College, defensive back — 1964Science Degree 66 Education with CoaCllIngExporiOnmi: Cardinal Middlefield (OH) High School a major in 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, 2000 1972. He and to present his wife, WHO: Evelyn Evelyn, reside Chlldran: Jim (33), Jennifer (25) in Edinboro. They are the 20IB Hahting Scat FaatM - Oianipiana FUsh 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 Bora: October 20, 1937 got his start as Hometown: Youngstown, OH a student assis­ College Educotlon: 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 Ploying Experience: Edinboro began in Erie State - 1957; Slippery Rock State as an assistant - 1959-61. coach at Coechlng Experience: slippery Academy High Rock State - student assistant coach, 1963-64; Academy (Pa.) School in High School - assistant coach, 1965-66. He 1965-66; Tech Memorial (Pa.) served as the High School — head coach, 1967head coach at Tech Memorial 69; Nottingham (NY) High School — assistant coach, 1970-72; Levy High School in (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 tor/asst. wrestling coach, 1977-79; Ludden(NY) Cortland State - assistant High School coach/asst, wrestling coach, 1979and Mount 80; Mount Vernon (NY) High Vemon(NY) School — head coach, 1980-92; High School. Iona College - passing game A 1964 coordinator/quarterbacks, 1992graduate of Mercyhurst College — quarter­ Slippery Rock 95; backs/wide receivers, 1995-2001 State University with Chlldran: Jlllian (17) Paga7 ASSISTANT COACUES a Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Physical Education, Parry later completed work on his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from St. Lawrence University in 1979. He played one season of football at Edinboro beforecompleting his career at Slippery Rock. Parry resides in Erie and has one daughter, Jillian (17). Steve Scheieske Tight Bids 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 1999-2(XX). Scheloske served as an assistant coach in charge of the wide receivers at Strong Vincent in 1998-99, then coached at East High School in 2001, working with the offensive and defensive linemen. A 2002 graduate of Edinboro with a Bachelor’s Personal Data Degree in Education, Bern: April 3, 1978 Nometown: Erie, PA Scheloske is College Education: Edinboro single and University, B.S. in Education — resides in Erie. 2002 Playing Experience; Edinboro University, tight end — 1999-2000 Gilman Strong Safattos 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 AlleghenyClarion Valley High School team in 2000 and 2001, after beginning there as an assistant coach in 1997. The team is in a co-op with Cranberry High School, and par­ ticipated in the Class AAA District IV Playoffs four of the five seasons. Gilman previously had stints as an assis­ tant coach at Northern High School in Dillsburg, PA and Pittsburgh North Catholic High School. He also served as the head coach at Finley (Pa.) Junior High Personal Data School, where one of the play­ Boro: July 27,1943 ers on his team Homotown: Hilllards, PA CollogoEducaflon: Lock Haven was Joe State College, B.S. in Health & Montana. Physical Education - 1966 Last sum­ Playing Experience: Lock Haven mer, Gilman State College, defensive guided the back/wide receiver — 1963-65 Pennsylvania Coaching Experience: Northern All-Stars to the (Pa.) High School -gold medal in offensive/defensive backs coach, 1966-68; North Catholic (Pa.) the Down Coaching Experience: strong Vincent (Pa.) High School, — wide receivers, 1998-99; East (Pa.) High School — offensive/defensive line, 2001 Under Bowl in Australia. 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By Tom Nondorf Coach's Vieuipoint: milling and Rble New Notre Dame head coach Tyrone Willingham has the proper mindset in handling the nation’s most pressurefilled job. By Al Lesar Candidate: Have You Hard? It may not be country western, but the music quarterback Byron Leftwich is making on the field is No. i on Marshall’s charts. By Michael Bradley Marshall at Virginia Tech; September 14,2002 at Lane Stadium OFFICIAL SOUVENIR MA9AZINE PUBLISHED BY 355 Lexington Avenne U|n«w Yoii NY 10017 fMM 212-697-1460 FAX 212-286-8154 Hcer Thomas A. Hering Executive V.P.-Sales & Maiketing Kevin Hahn Senior V.P.-Rnaiice Jim Wicks Senior V.P.-Team Reiathms Peggy Kearney Senk>r Corporate V.R Pamela L Blawie Executive Editor Kieran P O’Owyer SentorEiNtor Christian Evans GsVey Editor Ryan Matins Copy Eifltor Amie M. 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Standing in its way, not only now but maybe in late November, is Catawba, which is led a pair of dynamic sophomores on the offensive side of the Nad. Accts. Rep.,Tel: (914) 949-4726; NEW ENGLAND: Lou Vbffe, Regional Director; Tel: (617) 367-5955; FAX (617) 367-5831 CHICAGO: Mark Rose, Regional V.P.; Tel; (312) 645-1262; FAX (312) 645-1252 m SOUTHWEST: Ronnie Davis, Regional Director.; ball-quarterback Luke Samples and tailback Rodney Wallace. Indiana will look to counterattack with the Harriet Watsbn, Office/Production Manager; Tel: (9^d) 387-2055; FAX: (972) 387-2061 combination of signal-caller Brian Eyerman and receiver Carmelo Ocasio. MIDWEST/SOtfTHEAST: Scott Raxman, Soudiem National Advertising Director, Tel: (770) 414-9810; FAX (770)414-9813 Fiorida State at Louisville; September 26, 2002 at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium Florida State 31, Louisville 0 (9/23/00 at Florida State) WEST: Justin St. Denis, Regtonai Director; Beth Grave, Western Naticmal Advertising Director; Jim Holtz, Nattonal Co-op Sales Director; Don’t let a four-loss season fool you, the Seminoles will be back near the top of the polls Tel: (310) 342-7160; FAX (310) 342-7159 before long. Quarterback Chris Rix has a season under his belt, and Anquan Boldin is more than comfortabie as a receiver. However, things shouldn’t be as easy for FSU as two years ago. The Cardinals New Ybik Sides Coordinator Vir^niaHoff have one of the nation’s most improving pass defenses, led by aggressive defensive end DeWayne Executive Assistant Fran Aronowitz Aifenhdstration l^oria Migdal, Kamau Daniel FkianceDepaitnwid Mary Besig, Geri Courteau, Mark White and the speedy Anthony Floyd in the secondary. Marigfia, Kevin liMtennatt, Marie IWmn, Sharon CNson Did yau Icnaui? • Along with the last meeting, Virginia Tech also shut out Marshall in the teams’ first encounter, 47-0, In 1913. • Virginia Tech leads the all-Ume series, 5-2. In the HoMes’ two losses (1939 & ’40), the Ihundering Herd outscored them by a combined score of 33-7. • Both schools have won four bowl games over the years. Marshall, however, has only lost one whereas Virginia Tech has dropped 10. TOUCHDOWN ILLUSTRATED Published t^ Professional Sports Publications, Inc., 355 Lexington Ave., New Ynk, N.Y. 10017. © 2002 Professional Sporfe Publications. M rights reserved. Reprockiction in whole Of part without permission of publisher is prohibited. Program contents designed by Fenfinand Morton Panasonic Cover Photos: Clockwise from left—LJ.Henderson (Courtesy Univefsity of Rtaryiand); Bianikm Lkqfd (Cointesy University of IIHnois); Jason Thomas (Cowtesy Uiriverstty of Nevada-Las Vegas). www.panasonic.com Executing the two-minute driii, perfoMhg on third down, sacking the quarterback, etc. TDI iets you in on who Witt be this ym’s top gridiron performers he University of Miami certainly provided ample warning that Hurricane season would extend into January 2002. And yet, despite heavy T losses on both sides of the ball, Larry Coker’s crew is threatening to blow through the landscape, leaving nothing but fallen opponents in its wake. But can the Hurricanes continue their 22-game unbeaten streak through a second straight season? Or can a team like Oklahoma end the reign Sooner rather than later? As much as team play gets people talking, it’s the coaches and individual players that garner all of the highlight reel attention when the action on the field begins. So let’s provide a glimpse into those that will put the punch into the 2002 campaign. ill be the most successful first-year head coaches? 1. Who are the best two-minute drill quarterbacks? 2. Eli Manning, Mississippi ^ 2.JeffTei^rd, QiUfbmie 3. BobbyJohnson, Wndetbllt ‘ 4. Ron Zook, Florida 5. Paul Johnson, Navy 3. Bymn Leftwich, Marshall 4. Ken Dorsey Miami, Fla. 5. Casey Qau^n, Tennessee An offensive innovator, Gailey will pull out the stops in an effort to jump-start the Yellow jackets. Although some may claim that the cupboard is bare, he has wide receiver jonathan Smith and a pair of quarterbacks CTennesee transfer A.]. Suggs and redshirt freshman Damarius Bilbo). With those v\reapons in place, it won’t be a Ramblin’ Wreck in Georgia Tech. The Golden Bears have nowhere to go but up after losing 10 straight games to end 2001. California has a vastly improved pass rush, and thafs music to the ears of an overworked secondary that often found itself fading away in opponents’rearview mirrors. : The scary thing about Mills and Manning is that they each engineered three come-from-behind wins as freshmen. How clutch is Manning? Of his 31 touchdown passes, more than one-third (12) were in the fourth quarter. Comebacks may not be as common for Leftwich, but he’s defi­ nitely in this class after leading A/larshall back from a 38-8 halftime deficit over East Carolina in the 2001GMAC BowL With second-half throws that looked like they were on a zip line, Leftwich helped the Thundering Herd to a 64-61 overtime win. He tied the game at 51 in regulation by driving Marshall 80 yards in the final 50 seconds. By SdBUG SiHiSKi TOUCHDOWN ILLUSTRATED in last year’s Orange Bowl, grabbing seven passes for a game-high 199 yards and two scores. Now the No. 1 receiver in Coral Gables, lohnson is primed to continue his co-MVP run in the national championship game. Lloyd (6-2) and Gage (6-4) can, and have, wiggled free using their long frames and are potential All-America candidates. 2. Greg Gathers, Georgia Tedi 3. Terrell Suggs, Arizona State 4. Cory Redding, Texas 5. Antwaan Peek, Cincinnati Some prefer the power rush in getting through the offensive fine, but speed will beat power on almost any day. White has 27 sacks in 23 career games and comes off a season in which he was named the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year. But coming off the end. White is more than just a quarterback’s worst nightmare. He’s also adept at producing more negatives than a high school integers lesson (41 career tackles for loss). In Gathers and Suggs, even the biggest linemen need to keep their feet moving or they’ll find themselves helping their quarterback up off the turf. 3. Dontarrious Thomas, Auburn 4. Lawrence Flugence, Texas Tech 5. Gerald Hayes, Pittsburgh There’s so much proof in the pudding that Henderson’s getting a nasty sweet tooth. It wasn’t enough that he garnered ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2001; he also took home the hardware for ACC Player of the Year as well. In netting 150 tackles, including 28 behind the line of scrimmage, the Maryland linebacker rattled more than his fair share of teeth and forced plenty of opponents to read­ just their helmets. Hobson takes over as Michigan’s No. 1 planter, and CONTINUED RISIMC UP Thomas is just scratching the surface on the weak side. The Texas Tech offense may get most of the press, but it’s the sideline-to-sideline style of Flugence that really gets under opponents’ helmets. 4. Bmndon Lockheart, OT, Oregon State 5. Walter Williams, DB, BYU Which offensive tackles ate least likely to give up a sack? 1. Brett Williams, Florida State 2. Steve Sciullo, Marshall 3. Tony Pashas, Illinois 4. Brett Romberg, Miami, Fla. 5. Nat Dorsey, Georgia Tech Some measure success in the offensive trenches in breakfast terms (pancake blocks), but the real meat and potatoes comes into play when a team’s quarterback enjoys more time in the pocket than a handker­ chief in a tuxedo. Now in his fourth year as a starter, Williams comes off g I ^ I 1. Anthony Davis, Wisconsin I 2. Dahrran Diedrick, Nebraska I 3. Chance Kretschmer, Nevada I 4. Chris Brown, Colorado Nevada’s Chance Kretschmer 5. Earnest Graham, Florida If ever a player was Taylor-made for a college system, Louisville’s transfer is it, as he stands to be a perfect fit in head coach John L. Smith’s gunslinging offense. In Louisville’s spring game, Taylor led the team with five grabs for 52 yards and a touchdown, earning himself a starting nod in September. Pasha Jackson will be one of two players looking to replace Rocky Calmus in the middle of Oklahoma’s stout defense, and has already established a reputation as a speedy, hard­ hitting linebacker. Dickerson (6-5, 265 pounds) had an instant impact with three stops for loss in the spring game. Which defensive backs have the best closing speed? 2. Eugene Wilson, Illinois 2. Christian Morton, Illinois 3. Anthony Floyd, Louisville 4. Andre Woolfork, Oklahoma 5. Nathan Vasher, Texas Ferocious hits aside, closing speed can mean the difference between a long completion and a broken up play. In the secondary, it takes more than brute force to stand out, and timing means everything. Separating Wilson and Morton is tough, as the duo finished first and third in the nation in pass breakups, getting its hands on more leather than a You can’t hit what you can’t catch, and that’s why Davis tops the list. The Wisconsin waterbug (5-8,185) combined his great speed with COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS more quickness than a flea on caffeine in breaking Tony Dorsett’s record for 100-yard games by a freshman. Diedrick is more the type of back one would expect to see as No. 1, given his bulldozing frame (6-0, 225), but as Davis proved in his first season, size doesn’t always matter on the football field. Kretschmer, the best runner no one’s ever heard of, set an NCAA record with 302 carries as a redshirt freshman (157.5 yards per game), squiggling through more would-be tacklers than a Slinky moving downhill. a campaign in which he earned the ACCs top honor for linemen—the Jacob’s Blocking Award. Sciullo was the anchor of a Marshall line that helped the Herd become the first team in Mid-American Conference history to average better than 500 yards per game. Needless to say, Leftwich didn’t often find himself cloud watching after a play. motorcycle club preparing for a Sunday afternoon ride. At his free safety What players will be on the rebound in 2002? 2. Jason Thomas, QB, UNLV position, Floyd lies in wait like a predator and works the position to perfection. He led the nation in interceptions in 2000 with 10 and already owns the Louisville career record. ■nois’ Eugene Wilson (left) and Chilslian Morton (righQ 2. Chris Simms, QB, Texas 3. Carson Palmer, QB, USC Who are the best quarterbacks outside the pocket? 2. CoreyJenkins, South Carolina 4. Lee Suggs, RB, Virginia Tech 5. Rich Alexis, RB, Washington Before the 2001 season, the names Thomas and Simms were synonymous with future NFL stars. They enter ’02, however, as perhaps the most disappointing players in the entire nation from a year ago, struggling with varying degrees of pressure and expectation. A little confidence can go a long way, and in Simms’ case, no longer having Major Applewhite breathing down his neck is like taking the bron­ tosaurus burger off the top of the Flinstones’ car—a big bounce back. Palmer has never achieved the star status heaped upon him, but finally has the returning talent to get his house in order. Who will this year’s Impact JUCOs be? 1. James Taylor, WR, Louisville 2. Seneca Wallace, Iowa State 3. lack Mills, Penn State 4. Bmd Banks, iowa 5. Jason Thomas, UNLV Jenkins all but locked himself in as the starter, putting him on the verge of exploding on the college scene. He’s got more quickness than someone with a 6-2, 215-pound frame should have and will no longer be just a change-of-pace player. The 5-9 Wallace is also a relative unknown nationally; he’ll be entering his second year with the Cyclones after transfem’ng. Although somewhat undersized, Wallace has few peers when it comes to turning the corner—even defensive ends can’t get there quick enough. Mills has proven to be the best athlete to hit Happy Vblley in years and Joe Patemo will take full advantage. 2. Pasha Jackson, LB, Oklahoma 3. Mondre Dickerson, DE, Tennessee CONTINUED TOUCHDOWN ILLUSTRATED HILFIGER » 1. Byron Leftwich, QB, Sr., Marshall ORDER THE OFFICIAL GAME PROGRAM FOR YOUR FAVORITE COLLEGE TEAMS 2. 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Grossman and Dorsey combine the best touch with an excellent ability to read defenses. Kingsbury led the nation in attempts and com­ pletions, yet the rubber-armed thrower tossed just 12 interceptions, quite an impressive feat in Texas Tech’s up-tempo offense. IS □ Holy Cross 9/7 J Louisville 9/21 □ Southern Miss 9/28 □ TCU10/12 □ UAB10/26 □ Air Force 11/9 HOUSTON vs. □ Tulane 9/7 □ La Lafayette 9/14 □ Army 10/19 □ East Carolina 11/9 □ South Florida 11/23 J Louisville 11/30 _____________ MICHIGAN vs. • j| OWAvs. s. □ Wa^ington 8/31 1 □ Akron 8/31 □ WKiem Michigan 9/7 I J Iowa State 9/14 J Utah State 9./21 □ Utah 9/21 { □ Penn State 10/12 { □ Purdue 10'5 Qiowa 10/26 f J Michigan Stale 10/12 □ Michigan State 11/2 | □ Wisconsin 11/2 | J Northwestern 11/9 ■ □ Wisconsin 11/18 1 Tony Pashos hitting route former Oklahoma safety Roy Williams took to the NFL. 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Now, hoping to repeat this same formula for football success, comes UCF (don’t call them Central Florida anymore, thank you). The Orlando-based school of 37,000 students becomes the 14th member of the Mid-American Conference beginning this year. For the league, it means a balancing of the divisions. Bowling Green moves from the East to the West, joining their close neighbor and arch-rival (and defending MAC champ) Toledo. The conference schedule is now balanced as well, with all league games now counting towards the title. The 2001 season was a banner one for the MAC, with Toledo joining A/larshall in the top 25 at season’s end, marking the first time the conference had ever produced more than one team in the polls at the same time. With UCF joining, the MAC gains another quality program on the rise. Head coach Mike Kruczek, a quarterback at Pittsburgh who later backed up Terry Bradshaw with the Steelers, has seen the Golden Knights from I-AA playoff contender through the netherworld of the l-A independents. A move to the MAC is just what he needed to keep the dream of big-time football success alive in Orlando. “I don’t think you can survive as a l-A independent any longer,” said Kruaek. “The NCAA is making it very difficult, so it was critical for us to get into a conference.” UCF had sat on the l-A sidelines, dreaming of being asked to join the ACC, or that some crazy turn of ^ents would lead them into the SEC. They watched as South RoridS started up a program that will eventually head to Conference USA. They passed up the chance to join the newly formed Sun Belt conference. After weighing the geographic concerns, they chose the MAC. “People initially thought the MAC wasn’t the right fit because we’re way in the south and people don’t know about [the MAC]” noted Kruczek. “Thafs not true; it’s just the opposite. There’s quite a few high school seniors down here who understand the MAC and how long it’s been around, and are excited about the opportunity to compete for championships and go to bowl games. So it has helped our visibility and the recruiting process.” Which, when it comes down to it, is the single biggest reason to join a conference. “When you compete against the big schools-and we’ve got a number of them in Florida,” said Kruczek, “the one thing they’ll talk about is, ‘They’ve got a pretty good program, but they’re not going to go to a bowl game. They were 9-2 in ’98 with [Daunte] Culpepper, but they couldn’t get in a bowl game.’” CONTINUED TOUCHDOWN ILLUSTRATED APPAREL • FOOTWEAR • ACCESSORIES starter, S and STAR DESIGN are registered marks ot Official Starter LLC S1ARTER MAC IMPACT Knowing that defense wlH nnake the difference In conference play, Kruczek will look for EHon Patterson (far left) and the rest of UCPs stalwarb to finally guide the GoUen Kn^ “They embarrassed us two years ago up there,” Kruczek explained. “We didn’t play very well; we had an opportunity to get even this past season. Our guys were very motivated going into the football game. The announcement that our application to go into the MAC had been accepted came out that week, which added more fuel to the fire, 1 think.” The Knights led, 50-3, at halftime. See what a conference affiliation can do? Marshall, DCF’s closest geographic “neighbor” in the MAC, should also provide an interesting rivalry. As should Toledo, whom DCF is 2-0 against, or Bowling Green, who beat DCF at Orlando in 1999 in what Coach Kruczek has called the low point of his career. i Fans of DCF may worry that the cold-Weather games could have a rough effect on their,teanfs play. A seven-turnover loss in the icy wind at Northern Illinois two years ago weighs on their minds when they consider that the rest of the A/lAC competes in places like Kalamazoo and Buffalo. But the good news is that those same teams will sooner or later have to come to the heat of Orlando to play, so Kruczek believes ifs a fair tradeoff. Outside of the MAC, DCF will continue to play an impressive sched­ ule that Kruaek hopes will keep the team on the national radar. Games at Penn State and Arizona State start this season, while Syracuse will make a trip to the Citrus Bowl. There are two recent precedents in DCFs favor. First, DCF themselves proved they could finally beat a power­ house, winning at Alabama’s homecoming last year (a win Kruczek says felt bigger than the Super Bowl). Second, A/lAC force Toledo went into Happy Valley two years ago and won handily. In order for DCF football to continue to progress, they need the comfort of being in a conference. In order for the A/IAC to continue to grow, not just in size but in stature, close games against traditional powers can no longer be satisfying. Coming up with big wins against big names is the way to get attention. Marshall, Toledo, Bowling Green and Miami have been able to do this recently. Now, by adding DCF, the league has gotten another team thaVis'not afraid to go after the big boys of college football. ■ / Tom Hondorfis a member of the PSP editorial staff. ~~ QB MANIA! The Mid-American Conference is sporting some of the nation’s top young talent at the quarterback position The MAC has never been what one would call a quarterback’s conference. Recruiting against the Big Ten for quarterbacks has meant the league has had a few decent guys (Gary Hogeboom, Chad Pennington, Charlie Batch) but never several good signal-callers playing at once. This year finds the amazing Byron Leftwich getting plenty of Heisman talk. But beyond Leftwich, the conference is pretty strong. “Big Ben,” Ben Roethlisberger, who was the Mr. Football runner-up in the state of Ohio, spurned bigger schools, as in the Ohio State University, to play for Miami (Ohio) University. He is 6-6 and threw for over 3,100 yards and 25 touchdowns as a freshman last year—this includes games against Michigan, Iowa and Hawaii. The mobile Joshua Cribbs led Kent State to its first winning season in almost 15 years in 2001. He’s the first true freshman to both run and pass for over 1,000 yards in NCAA history. Miami University’s Ben Roethlisberger Also, the development of rising stars like Ryan Schneider of UCF, Talmadge Hill of Bail State and Josh Harris of Bowling Green could elevate the league to QB Central status. TOUCHDOWN ILLUSTRATED —tn OF NOTRE DAME The MAC gives Kruczek an answer for such negative recruiting tactics. The conference has currently two bowl deals in place with the Motor City and GA/IAC bowls, with the looming possibility of a third. It also gives Kruczek an important tool to use as a coach. “Getting into a conference as old and reputable as the IVIAC gives us a chance to compete very quickly for a conference championship,” Kruczek stated. “As an independent, you don’t have that incentive going into a season. 1 try to motivate my guys from a personal thing and talk about winning each game as they come along, but it’s a difficult thing for kids to grasp as an independent. Now you have something tangible that you can work for, a goal to go out to be the best in the conference, to win the championship.” Not to suggest that the A/IAC offers easier competition for the Knights, especially not after some of the wins MAC teams have pulled off recently, but Kruczek has confidence in having scheduled several MAC squads in the past and played good football against them. “Since we’ve been a 1-A program, we’re 11-4 against MAC teams,” Kruczek said. “So 1 think we could compete pretty quickly for the whole ball of wax, and that’s a great thing for us.” And the Knights should have no trouble building up rivalries in their new conference. Last year’s game against Akron saw some bad blood develop between the two teams. 44-36-1 (.549), seven seasons Touchdown Illustrated: You’ve coached at both the NFL and college levels. What’s the difference between them and why did you choose college? Tyrone Willingham: I think there’s a built-in mechanism that a pro­ fessional player has to have if he’s going to do his craft well. He can’t make a mistake. Thafs not to say he doesn’t make mistakes, but he can’t internalize mistakes. The weight of those mistakes becomes too great. It’s just a different mentality that a pro player has than a college player. That mentality is what makes the game different. That’s what makes coaching and working with them different. The pro athlete is an independent contractor. Everyone in his organization gets joy from how CONTINUED UllLLItUC m THEY'RE n ABOUT IMLUiyeiMM RAI well they perforin. Ifs a totally dlfferent mindset^for the individual and the^team. The colli ge environment ii'about team and university, v TDI; Who have been your mentors, the instrumental [people in your life and career? TW: iVe always said that the people who have had the [most impact on me are my parents. I’ve gone so far as to say i wish everyone could have had my parents. That’s how [good 1 think they were. I’ve been around some great coaches. [At Jacksonville iHigh School] there was Gid Johnson, Ken Miller and other coaches in our system. [Plus] the college coaches I’ve been around. As a player at Michigan State, I had a chance to be around Duffy [Daugherty], Darryl Rogers and Denny jStoltz—all excellent coaches. I’ve been blessed to have DENNIS GREEN, fonner bead coMh of Dk Minnesota VHdngs and at Stanford been around assistant coaches I thought were marvelous— [Jimmy Raye, Sherman Lewis, people of that nature. And the “IVrone has the great combination of being demanding and understanding. He brings the mindset that addeving Is something head coaches I’ve been under. I’ve learned a great deal Ifrom all of them. [at Notre Dame]. I spend more time doing it. What I would Liquid crystal television suggest to a prospective coach is to understand who he is. Then understand who the people are that are putting him in that situation and what their interest is. If he understands that, he should be very comfortable with his job and they should be very comfortable with their job. AQUOS TDI: How do you keep from being consumed by the job and everything that goes with it? TW: I don’t. Every coach is consumed by the job. There’s not a coach that doesn’t spend all his time thinking about football and thinking about what to do to make the program better. Football is one of those passions in life that does con­ sume you. That is the way it is with a passion. Passion, in itself, consumes. TDI: Over the years, what have you learned to be the best methods to earn your players’ trust? TDI: While installing a new offense and [defense in the spring, how instrumental has [the development of a new attitude been? everyone can accomplish.” TW: My measurement has always been [the games themselves. Hopefully, we’re on TDI: Obviously, every game will be a [unique challenge, but have you thought what it will be like going against Stanford [for the first time? TONY DUNGY, bidianapoils Colts head coach wt» vrerked TW: No, it fits into my total philosophy with UMIhi^iani to IMmesoia [of what I do and how I relate. There are 12 “When I think about Notre scheduled contests. Each and every one Danw and the things it stands [of them is as important as the other. tor, to me, that’s what TVrene Are there emotional variances that weight is about as well. He sets high [one game or another on the schedule? Yes, goals and expects excellence -------------------------- Cariyle --------— who TVrene WiWngham’s oftonse will utilize the vereatility of quarteihack Holiday, will be counted on heavily in the Hghting Irish^dransition into the new offensive but it’s still just one game. both on and off the field.” TDI: Guys like Larry Bird and Pete Rose had trouble [coaching when they didn’t get the same attitude and desire C0ND0LEEZZARICE,1975 Notre Dame graduate, (wrentnattonal out of their players that they had as players. You were a very intense player, how do you handle that with those you coach? TW: Growing up in Jacksonville offered a great deal of [diversity and at the same time offered a lack of it. Because security advison of that background, I have an appreciation for the differences in people. There are those who work to be absolutely the best they can be. There are also those who will cut corners TVrene respond to his leadership and become better and won’t work at all. [There are] huijian nature portions in all of us, and [there are] frailties we all, as individuals, have. people because of what At the same time, that doesn’t stop us from pushing the TVrene is about and how he [individuals to be the best they can be. “The playere who play tor molds them. He really believes to the mantra of the student-athleta” COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME the right track and we’re doing all the right things. Hopefully, the attitudes are right [and] we’re learning correctly. But I can’t measure [that until we get to a game. TDI: How have you handled the high-profile visibility [you’ve had in the community and the media compared to [your days at Stanford? TW: The actual handling of it is the same, regardless how [great or how small. The difference is, there’s just more of it TOUCHDOWN ILLUSTRATED TW: There are probably two things, but it’s not neces­ sarily about players. It’s about people: You’re honest with people and you’re consistent. It doesn’t matter who you meet. If you do those things, people will eventually learn to trust you. They’ll know who you are and what you stand for. That doesn’t mean people like you, it doesn’t mean they like what you say or how you do things or the way you go about it, but eventually people respect you when you are honest and consistent. TDI: What was your plan to rebuild a program in disarray and how has it worked? TW: My plan has been well-documented: Ifs to win. From Day One, ifs to win. Ifs to win today, not 10 years down the road. Therein lies the whole key to what I talk about: Win on the field, win in the classroom and win off the field. We want to develop young people who can be leaders in their communities. ■ ___________ Al Lesaris in his 12th year covering Notre Dame football for the South Bend Tribune. Introducing Aquos, inspiring flat-panel, liquid crystal television. Crystal-clear image quality. Outstanding brightness. And a screen that's merely 2.5 inches thin. Aquos by Sharp. It's what TV will be. sharp-usa.com be sharp H It may not be country western, but the music quarterback Byron Leftwich is making on the field is No. 1 on Marshall’s charts K||l|usic store owners in Huntington, ^jUlw.Va., love Byron Leftwich. the --where els K’rk Herbsfreit and Chris FowL on fh^jf° “PPearonce with Lee Co from Washington D.C. and heavily into hip-hop and R&B, you don’t have too many radio options around the campus of Marshall University. They have both kinds of formats there: country and western. So, Leftwich buys CDs. Lots of CDs. “I buy a new CD every day,” Leftwich says, laughing. “Then, I watch MTV or BET to learn what’s new out there.” When Leftwich was calling signals at D.C.’s H.D. Woodson High School, he never dreamed he would spend five years in southwestern West Virginia, just Byron Leftwich has more than Just a golden aim. a long out pattern Marshall’s senior from the Ohio bor­ quarteiback has amaziiig der and less than mohNIty for a guy 20 miles from standing 6-6 and Kentucky. He was weiglwig 240 pounds. a city mouse, used to the rhythms and noise of urban life. The word “bucolic” wasn’t in his vocab­ ulary. And you can bet he never listened to George Strait, much less heard of the country star. He didn’t own a cowboy hat, a truck or a gun rack. In fact, when he first came to Marshall, Leftwich had trouble sleeping in his dorm room— because it was too quiet. Where were the sirens? The gunshots? But five years is a long time. Leftwich adjusted. He still won’t listen to Tim McGraw, but he admits to slowing down a little. His city personality has become a bit countrified. “I talk different now,” he says. “It’s all part of learning. A lot of guys have gone through what I have done. Huntington is a nice place, and it’s an unreal environ­ ment for college football. We don’t get 100,000 people at our games every week, but we get 40,000 who sound like 100,000.” The Byron Leftwich Show deserves a bigger stage. Even though COURTESY MARSHALL UNIVERSITY ■ ■Iclerks know him well. When you’re Marshall is the only school in the past 10 years to make the jump from Division l-AA to l-A and succeed in every measurable category CONTINUED ★ SATURDAYS I0;30A.M. ET DISC • VER CARD NO PURCHASE NECESSARY t * o / ^ TurnOntheFun run 1998 1999 2000 2001 G 5 2 12 12 Comp. 7 7 279 314 AtL 13 11 457 470 Yds. 85 60 3,358 4,131 * Byron Leftwich’s career statistics do not include his tremendous Pet 53.8 63.6 61.1 66.8 l-game efforts. TOUCHDOWN ILLUSTRATED Long 44 21 76 86 ID 0 0 21 38 !nt 2 0 9 7 Rating 77.99 109.44 134.00 164.34 the tough NISSAN FRONTIER 4X4. Factory-installed, SuperCharged V6. 210 horsepower. The longest bed of any 4-door Compared to 2002 4-doo'- compact . compact trucK models. 2003 Nissan Front:,,, Cievr Can FSupeiCharged 4x4 Lon.g Bod show,- Na.san. the Nis.san Loqo an d Ni.s.san mode: names are iM,ssa H R V E YOU HERD \ / (wins, attendance, bowl invitations, tV appearances), it remains on the periphery of the big tirne. \ The Thundering Herd plays before some of the ndtiQii’s most rabid fans but does so as a member of the Mid-American Conference, a decidedly second-tier confederation. Leftwich, mean­ while, is on the verge of blasting out of Marshall’s mid-major orbit and creating his own galaxy of national support. It won’t be the first time it has happened at Marshall and, given the program’s recent success, it won’t be the final episode. Now a fifth-year senior, Leftwich is one of a handful of top-notch quarterbacks with legitimate designs on the Heisman Trophy. Though his case will be harder to make, given Marshall’s status as a secondary l-A force, his credentials are no less impressive than any of his rivals’. And even if he doesn’t win the Heisman, he is sure to attract considerable attention from NFL scouts and general managers next spring. Not a bad consolation prize. Leftwich’s 2001 numbers were astounding. He threw for 4,132 yards, 38 touchdowns and only seven interceptions. And that didn’t include a 576-yard, four-TD binge in a stunning GMAC Bowl comeback against a shocked East Carolina outfit. Leftwich stands 6-6, weighs 240 and sports a head nearly big enough to fit right in with those on Mount Rushmore. That has nothing to do with a self-inflated sense of self. Leftwich has a large. COURTESY MARSHALL UNIVERSITY Leflwich’s GMAC Bowl numbers (above) and exceptional skMs have many observers, as weU as head coach Bobby Pniett (loR), believing he wM be next year^ No. 1 draft pick. and mature, melon. He also has a strong arm, a commanding knowledge of the raucous Marshall spread offense and the confi­ dence that comes from throwing for more than 7,500 yards during his career. One can only imagine what this season might offer. Not that Leftwich has the calculator out or anything. “i haven’t set individual goals,” he says. “I have set team goals. If we achieve those goals, the individual goals will come, because that’s the position I play.” Leftwich continues his team-first focus to the Heisman (“I’m not going to worry about it until November or December; then we’ll see if I’m a candidate,” he says) and the NFL (“1 play for Marshall now,” he says), and that’s not easy to do. He could easily be screaming for attention, given Marshall’s lack of exposure. Even though the^erd will play Virginia Tech in a nationally ‘televised game in September, once the MAC season begins, it won’t be easy to find Leftwich. Unless you’re playing defense. Then, your eyes can’t leave the man. He strolls to the line of scrimmage, often having given his teammates nothing more than a formation and a snap count. It’s called “check with me,” and it relies on the quarterback’s ability to pick the right play against the defense of the moment. Leftwich estimates he does this “60 to 70 percent of the time,” a figure that may expand this year, thanks to his experience and ability to make pre-snap reads and adjustments. The offense is his, even though he has worked with four different offensive coordinators during his time in Huntington. This year’s model is Mark McHale, who directed the Marshall offensive line last year. Don’t expect too many changes. “They are going to be some new wrinkles, but things will be pretty much the same,” Leftwich predicts. “If it ain’t broke, don’t break it. We will try to improve some things, though.” TOUCHDOWN ILLUSTRATED CONTINUED H R V e YOU HERD -1 / / tH---------- - i \i i ,' WMe receiver Denero Marriott is one of three 1,000-yard receivers for Marshall, \ giving Leftwrich pienty of options in the Ihundering HenPs passing atiack. ^ / \ “Virginia Tech is not a first-time arena for us,” Marshall heald / THE FOOTBALL IS CALLED "THE PIGSKIN" BECAUSE, EARLIER IN THE CENTURY, ACTUAL BABY PIGS WERE USED coach Bobby Pruett says. “We’ve beaten Brigham Young and South Carolina, and played against Clemspn and Florida. I look at this as two really good football teams playing each other.” / Pruett is absolutely right. Marshall isn’t some random hopeful You can pretty much count on that. In addition to Leftwich’s return, the Thundering Herd welcomes back eight other offensive starters, including three receivers (Darius Watts, Josh Davis and Denero Marriott) who topped the 1,000-yard mark last yearincluding the GMAC spree. Combined with Leftwich’s experience and talent, they should help make Marshall one of the nation’s most potent offenses. That’s another reason why the game with Virginia Tech should be so interesting. Not only will the Herd be trying to make a national statement, it will also be facing a traditionally stem defense. Not that Marshall is afraid or anything. looking to spring a world-shocking upset. But no matter how good the program has become, the game against the Hokies will be another chance for nationwide validation. More specifically, it will be a barometer for Leftwich, who won’t get another chance like that to impress Heisman voters and other analysts. The Herd has had other stars before Leftwich. Randy Moss ter­ rorized secondaries while in Huntington. Chad Pennington set the school’s quarterback standard and was drafted in the first round by the New York jets. But because the school lacks a long-term pedigree, there are those who believe Leftwich is a product of his opposition, not a talent capable of thriving in any l-A environment. Pruett, as you might imagine, is not one of those skeptics. “1 think he’s the first player Toiai Offense, Season: 4,197 taken in next year’s draft,” Pruett ToueiKiowns-Run/Fass, Season: 40 says. “He’s that good. If David Carr Pass Httempts, Season: 470 was first this year, then Byron can Pass Completions, Season: 314 be first next year. I think Byron’s Yards Passinft Season: 4,131 better than Carr.” Complgfion Percentage, Career. 63.8 Leftwich won’t allow himself to slip into any such debate. He’s not thinking about the Heisman or the draft or what people think. He wants to improve and win games. He wants to keep buying those rap CDs and looking for signs of hip-hop life around the Huntington campus. (Good luck.) He’s happy to be part of the growing Marshall legacy but not obsessed with his responsibility to help prolong it. “I’m striving for perfection,” he says, not the least bit arro­ gantly. “I know nobody is perfect, but that’s what I’m trying for.” That’s a good attitude Byron, just don’t expect “perfection” from the Huntington music scene. That ain’t happening. ■______ BY PLAYERS IN LIEU OF TODAY'S FAMILIAR STITCHED BALL. THE TRADITION ENDED IN 1911 WHEN AN ENRAGED SOW CHARGED THE FIELD DURING THE ARMY-NAVY GAME, ^ INJURING DOZENS. (Totally fake.) Michael Bradley is a freelance writer living in Broomall, Pa., and a regular contributor to Touchdown Illustrated. to deficit is insurmouiitaijl© for Byron Leftwich and the Thundering Herd-even & 38»S one at halftime Thirty points in 30 minutes? No problem. “Thirty points is a lot for some people, but not for us,” Byron Leftwich says. That was the attitude in the Marshall locker room at halftime of last December’s GMAC Bowl. Down 38-8, Two plays later, there wasn’t such an eternity remaining. Marshall had the ball, third-and-10 from the 20, with 37 drops of life left on the clock. A half-minute later, the game was tied. Leftwich hit Darius Watts with an 11-yard scoring pass with 0:07 left. The thanks to numerous miscues—some of which were on extra point missed, but Marshall had a 51-51 tie and all Leftwich’s hands—the Thundering Herd wasn’t panicking. the momentum. Not with that offense, it was an attitude that carried over “We knew the defense was going to step up in to the sideline, and ultimately, the huddla No deficit was overtime,” Leftwich says. “We just said we were going too big. No comeback too impossible. to score a touchdown every time we got the ball.” And so it started. Once Marshall got rolling, it wasn’t about to be stopped. East Carolina didn’t do that. On its second possession, Marshall stormed back, limiting East Carolina to just one second-half touchdown, while rolling up and down “We knew then that it was over,” Leftwich says. He was right. His eight-yard bullet to Josh Davis gave the field when it had the ball. With 0:56 to play, the Herd trailed, 51-45, and the Herd a stirring 64-61 win and plenty of notice It was a great win and had the ball on its own 20. Dire stuff, wouldn’t you think? catapulted Leftwich into the national eye. “We huddled up, and I told the team, 'Let’s get into the end zone, fellas,”’ Leftwich says. “I had a lot of confidence. Fifty-six seconds is a long time.” RCA HDTV. No exaggeration required. the Pirates had to settle for a field goal. For digital television that's almost too good to believe, let RCA HDTV bring your sports to life. The fully-integrated monitor-receiver delivers a high definition picture with nearly ten times the resolution of today's TVs. RCA HDTV. 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Alumni Association Edinboro University ofPA Edinboro,PA 16444 Phone: 800-526-0117 (814) 732-2715 Fax: (814) 732-2843 Email: EUP_ALUMNI@EDINBORO.EDU www.edinboro.edu Page 32 HghUng Scot Football Teamin i 2002 Hghtho Scot FootbaO _ Ghaaiiikiiia FHsti Wood Dining Services is a proud sponsor of Edinboro Athletics and a partner and member of the Edinboro Family since 1990. 2002 nghttia Scat Footliall _ Ctiamptans Hnteii FKITINS SCOT Mi-AMERICANS 2001 Sean McNicholas, P — Football Gazette honorable mention Brandon Nicodemus, OG — Football Gazette honorable mention 2000 Mark Weidner, OG — Verizon Academic All-America second team 1000 Rob Barney, TE — Football Gazette honorable mention 1000 Todd Rogacki, OG — Football Gazette honorable mention Gerald Thompson, TB — Football Gazette honorable mention 1007 Todd Rogacki, OT — Football Gazette honorable mention 1006 Brian Decker, DB — CoSIDA first team Football Gazette third team Jeremy O’Day, OL — Associated Press All-America second team CoSIDA second team Football Gazette second team Michael Sims, LB — Associated Press All-America second team Football Gazette second team Matt Gentile, DT — Football Gazette honorable mention 1095 Pat Schuster, DE — American Football Coaches Assoc, first team CoSIDA second team Football Gazette second team Jeremy O’Day, OL — CoSIDA third team Football Gazette honorable mention Michael Sims, LB — Football Gazette honorable mention 1994 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 1969 Elbert Cole, RB — Kodak/American Football Coaches Association first team Football Gazette second team Associated Press All-America third team Ernest Priester, WR — Associated Press All-America third team Football Gazette third team Joe Brooks, OL -- Football Gazette second team Hal Galupi, QB — Football Gazette honorable mention Michael Willis, FS — Football Gazette honorable mention Ron Hainsey, OL — Football Gazette honorable mention Chip Conrad, DT — Football Gazette honorable mention 1988 Elbert Cole, RB — Associated Press All-America honorable mention Michael Willis, FS — Associated Press All-America honorable mention 1 1906 Scott Dodds, QB — Asoociated Press All-America honorable mention 1904 Ray Bracy, DB -- Associated Press All-America honorable mention Jim Trueman, K — NCAA Division II All-America third team 1902 Rick Ruszkiewicz, K — Kodak All-America College Division I Barry Swanson, C — Associated Press Little All-America honorable mention Mark Swiatek, OT — Associated Press Little All-America honorable mention level, I never had players respond with such gratitude. Please support our hometown restaurants! THANK YOU. 1900 BURGER KING CROSSROADS DINER II ^ DAIRY QUEEN GIANT EAGLE JOHNDS WILDWOOD PIZZA LAKESIDE BAGEL McDONALDDS PERKINS SUBWAY TACO BELL UNCLE CHARLIEDS PIZZA PUB WALMART WENDYDS WOOD DINING SERVICES Sincerely, ’fWliP" 1961 Bob Cicerchi, LB — Associated Press Little All-America Tom Kisiday, OG — Associated Press Little All-America Ron Link, DT — Associated Press Little America 1900 Lou Tepper Head Football Coach Tim Beacham, WR — NAIA All-America honorable mention Associated Press All-America honorable mention Jim Collins, DT — NAIA All-America honorable mention Associated Press All-America honorable mention Ron Link, DT ~ NAIA All-America honorable mention EDINBORO REDI-MIX CONCRETE INC. HARION Hill AWARD Two Ediiiboro Uni\ersity football placers ha\e been finalists for the Harlon Hill award, presented annually to the top player in NCAA Division II football. Running back HIbert Cole was one of three finalists in I9S9. while w ide receiver Hrnest Priester was a finalist a year later. Cole placed third in the ’89 balloting, as three-time Harlon Hill recipient .lohnny Bailey of Texas A&I captured the honor. Cole earned All-American honors in 1989. receiv ing first team accolades from Kodak/American Football Coaches Association. >econd team recognition from Foothall Gazette, and third team status from Associated Press. Cole rushed for I..S07 yards and set Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference records for touchdowns (24) and points (148). He led the Fighting Scots to the PSAC' West title, a 8-.7 record and a number seven ranking in the final Division II poll. Priester vvtis runnerup to North Dakota State quarterback Chris Simdorn in 1990 w hen the Bison claimed the Division II national title. Priester was the PSAC Western Div ision Co-Plav er of the Year in 1990. He was also recogni/ed by Kodak/American Football Coaches Association. Associated Press and the Football Ga/ettc as a first team .AllAmerican. The Beet w ide receiver hauled in 47 passes for 1.102 yards and FS TDs. Fdinboro finished 9-.7. reach­ ing the Division II c|uarterfin;ds. 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 1992 Mike-^egarise, 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 Lewis, 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 1991 Curtis Rose, OL — Associated Press All-America second team Football Gazette first team Jason Perkins, LB — Football Gazette second team Georj Lewis, DB — Football Gazette third team John Messura, DL — Football Gazette honorable mention 1990 Pago 34 \1 camp. This is the third year the community has reached out and assisted us. Our players continually asked me to thank each of the restaurants/eateries below. In 30 years of coaching at the Division I Elbert Cole, RB — Associated Press All-America honorable mention Michael Willis, FS — Associated Press All-America honorable mention 1993 Ernest Priester, 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 Frye, RB — Football Gazette honorable mention Jeff Jacobs, DL — Football Gazette honorable mention I am truly impressed with the 14 supporters below from our community who supported our players ' with evening snacks throughout grueling double sessions in August. Our □ August Snacks Program□ has just taken off. In the past, our players had nothing to eat in the evening after two practices, condi, tioning and lifting. When I told them of EdinboroDs response, they reacted with the loudest applause o I Elbert Cole, a 1989finalist, poses with the Harlon Hill Trophy. 2002 Figtitlno Scot Football _ Chanqiions FH^ Uncompromised/ The Avalon Hotel sits in the heart ofErieDs cultural and entertainment district. We offer special sports team rates and meals. AthleM^ families also receive special rates. Take advantage of a first-class facility at special college prices. - Delivered Anywhere * STATE APPROVED CONCRETE * MIXED TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS * EXPANSION JOINTS * REINFORCING WIRE MESH REINFORCED - ROD * LIMESTONE OR GRAVEL CONCRETE * WASHED GRAVEL * HEATED CONCRETE * SLAG * ROLL OFF BOX SERVICE Plant Edinboro (814) 734-1644 RT 99 / 2 Mi. South Edinboro 16 West 10th Street ♦ Erie, PA 16501 (814) 459-2220 or info@ayalonerie.com SERVICE 6 Days A Week Plant Meadville, PA (814) 724-7777 19824 Cochranton Rd. Meadville, PA 2002 FUltlHl Sort IMM - OaqAlls FkM Page 35 FKiniNG SCOT PSAC lONORSS PIZZA HUT. HUT. HUT! 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 1907 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 1996 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 All-PSAO SELECTIONS 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 Geoij 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 1990 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 - second 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 1906 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 t 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 1966 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 1964 Ray Bracy, DB — first team Jim Ritt, OT — first 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 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 1962 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 Before, during, or after the big game, it's got to be Pizza Hut pizza! Whether you call ahead and pick it up, or enjoy your football feast under the ol' red roof... Ifs always - GOOD! Pm 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 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 — second team Bill Matuscak TE — second team 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 IViting Snt RntM - Chanphns FhM *P(zzaf- lihJter One 'Rp^! 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WITH 100^ PURS 6ASOI.IME! , . ..i;U ■ ‘i X '‘’J'l ''X.' ’"■ X JX^ X?.C<;r IX’’*'*""' 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 nghtkig Satt Foothafl _ Cbaniploiis FUah - 1 ‘axXX^tXx*??4iV:v? X " COUNTRYFAIB . ' ‘ .•% -■ X . XX' \’’ X' ‘ X'/ ' '■■ ‘. ^ V Page 38 '«C,l,TECTS,.HCINe«S Rushing Yards 92 91 91 88 87 85 85 83 80 79 79 Name Opponam 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.) 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Three-time All-American Jeremy O’Day is in his sixth season as an offensive lineman in the Canadian Football League. O’Day played two seasons for the Toronto Argonauts, helping them win the Grey Cup . The 6’3”, 295 lb. offensive guard was chosen by the Argos in the 1997 supple­ mental draft. He is now a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Another former Fighting Scot playing north of the border is Jeff 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 highly-regarded 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. Dave Green Now a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, offensive lineman Jeremy O’Day previously played for the Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts. Page 44 ^4CA^ and s' The Fighting Scots A Winning Combination!!! I 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 University would like to thank Cunningham Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Jeep Eagle of Edinboro for its involvement with Fighting Scot athletics. Edinboro in tho NCAA Diuision II Playoffs North Dakota State 45, Edinboro 32 ND -- First Roiiiul) Edinboro 38, Virginia Union 14 (RichmomL VA -- First Round) IndianatPa.) 14, Edinboro 7 (/ndiaiHi. FA -- Quarterfincds) NewHauen 48, Edinboro 28 (West Haven. CT - First Roinid) New Haven 27, Edinboro 12 (West Haven. CT-- First Round) CUNNIN6HAM CHBrsuRnmounooDeitopasuoFiDmoBO MM ' t H 1 ^ . i > N'- A, 12481 Edinboro Road 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. 2002 ngbtlig Scot Mbal - ananlan FHat 2002 Flifitiny Scot Footbal _ Champions Finish Edinboro, PA 18141734-3300 PSAG/OPPONENTS TOBAY TIFFIN 10-5] Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 2002 PSAC STANDIN6S at Butler ST. FRANCIS(IN) EDINBORO at West Va. Wesleyan NEW HAVEN at Gannon DAYTON at Morehead State at Geneva at Quincy L, L, L. U L, 31-54 31-41 21-35 23-48 34-37 SHEPHERD BLOOMSBURG at Kutztown at West Chester EDINBORO SLIPPERY ROCK at Lock Haven at Clarion INDIANA(PA) EAST STROUDSBURG at California(Pa.) L, L, W, W, W, 10-17 26-27 31-14 27-41 41-7 at Youngstown State at Millersville GLENVILLE STATE at Kutztown at Indiana(Pa.) WEST CHESTER at Edinboro SHIPPENSBURG CALIFORNIA(PA) at Lock Haven SLIPPERY ROCK East Stroudsburg West Chester Mansfield Bloomsburg Kutztown Millersville Cheyney 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-0 1.000 1.000 1.000 .000 .000 .000 .000 Coufereuce W-L Pet. 2-0 1-0 1-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 0-1 1.000 1.000 .500 .000 .000 .000 .000 EAST STROUDSBURG (4-1) Overall w-l Pet. 5-1 3-2 3-2 4-1 3-2 3-2 3-2 .833 .600 .600 .800 .600 .600 .000 Overall W-L Pet. 4-1 2-3 2-3 3-2 1-4 0-4 0-5 .800 .400 .400 .600 .200 .000 .000 Saturday, October 5 Shippensburg 41, EDINBORO 7 ClARION (3-21 Aug. 29 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Indiana(Pa.) Shippensburg Slippery Rock California(Pa.) Clarion EDINBORO Lock Haven PSAC East SHIPPENSBURG (3-2) Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 PSAC West Coufereuce W-l Pet. L, 14-27 W, 24-3 W, 59-38 W, 31-7 L, 14-28 Slippery Rock 41, California(Pa.) 6 Mansfield 12, Millersville 6 East Stroudsburg 16, Bloomsburg 13 West Chester 31, Kutztown 24 Lock Haven 34, Cheyney 0 Aug. 29 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 ELIZABETH CITY ST. at Lock Haven SHIPPENSBURG CLARION at West Chester MANSFIELD BLOOMSBURG at Millersville at Edinboro CHEYNEY at East Stroudsburg W, L, L, L, L, 34-13 14-21 14-31 7-31 24-31 Indiana(Pa.) at EDINBORO, 2:00 p.m. Slippery Rock at Shippensburg, 1:00 p.m. Bloomsburg at Millersville, 1:00 p.m. Cheyney at East Stroudsburg, 1:00 p.m. Mansfield at Kutztown, 1:05 p.m. West Chester at Clarion, 2:00 p.m. Lock Haven at California(Pa.), 3:00 p.m. Page 46 at Geneva at Fairmont State WESTVA. WESLEYAN at Cheyney at Slippery Rock LOCK HAVEN at Indiana(Pa.) MANSFIELD at Clarion EDINBORO SHIPPENSBURG Western DMsien - Offense Jabari Weatherspoon, Clarion - LB CAIIFORNUUPA) (4-1) Sept. 5 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Easien DMslon - Offense Mike Eckmeyer, West Chester -- RB Eesten DMsien - Defense Nick Beisker & Michael Glover, East Stroudsburg John Kuhn, Shippensburg -- FB W, L, W, W, W, 31-14 28-33 35-23 30-24 16-13 L, L, L, L, L, W 23-30 26-29 7-32 7-37 20-52 25-20 ASHLAND (1-5) Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Saturday, October 12 CB at Mansfield at Glenville State SHEPHERD EDINBORO at Bloomsburg CHEYNEY at West Chester MILLERSVILLE at Shippensburg KUTZTOWN MICHIGAN TECH at Edinboro NORTHWOOD at Hillsdale SAGINAW VALLEY ST. at Wayne State MERCYHURST at Northern Michigan FINDLAY at Indianapolis at Ferris State SLIPPERY ROCK (3-2) PSAC Players of the Week KUmOWN (1-4) Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 26 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Try the natindl goodness of Trayer EannsFotaiD Ch^ 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 MILLERSVILLE EDINBORO at Lock Haven INDIANA(PA) at Clarion GANNON (3-3) 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, 7-17 36-26 14-17 41-17 35-21 27-30 L, W, L, W, W, 0-48 21-14 23-47 33-30 34-0 SSnVfybetter! LOCK HAVEN (3-2) W, W, W, W, L, 45-0 14-6 24-17 51-7 6-41 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 Fighttig Scot FootbaO. Champions Finish Troyer Farms Inc., Waterford, Pa. 16441 2002 HWtlv Scat FsotM _ Ghaniplns Ftabh 5 “J t fD "5 C S r= m £= .i. 'l- (^ = XI rTN ^ ojXIP-. +j-^c2.5-K2 (U Si-S< c;tuc:j)-p -^-a "Js-Oo^ .(/) eS . -ac DiojO-^S ‘"-'—I E < cn .= r- 53 - w - - -. 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