bm Davidson Senior Free Safety Two-time All-PSAC West OROSSROAOa DINOR ^ Noniflif 9iiiiiii*o(di liif Efilniioro Hull of EamH Jim 81ms II mley Estiblisbsd u 1929 2007 Schedule Table of Contents September 1 September 8 September 15 September 22 2007 Schedule................................. ........................................1 On The Radio ................................. ........................................1 Today's Game ................................. ...................................... 2-3 Sox Harrison Stadium.................... ........................................4 President's Welcome ...................... ........................................4 Head Coach Scott Browning......... ......................................6-7 Assistant Coaches........................... .................................... 8-10 Fighting Scot Academic Honor Roll ......................................10 Football Support Staff.................... ........................................11 Photo Gallery The 2007 Fighting Scots __ 12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26 Edinboro Roster............................. ...................................... 29 Starting Lineups............................. .................................. 30-31 Opponent Roster ........................... ...................................... 32 The Edinboro Eamily .................... ...................................... 34 Athletic Training Staff.................... ...................................... 36 Spirit of The Scots Marching Band ...................................... 38 Year-By-Year Records .................... ...................................... 40 Edinboro All-Americans................ .................................. 4243 All-Time Records........................... ......................................44 Edinboro AU-PSAC Performers ... .................................. 4647 PSAC Scholar-Athletes.................. ...................................... 49 Longest Plays ................................. ...................................... 50 All-Time Team ............................... ...................................... 52 PSAC/Opponents Today.............. ...................................... 58 Today's Feature ............................. ......................................60 1:00 p.m. WESTCHESTER at St. Anselm 1:00 p.m. at Bloomsburg 12 noon 1:00 p.m. CHEYNEY Family Fest Weekend at Shippensburg* September 29 1:00 p.m. October 6 2:00 p.m. LOCKHAVEN*^ Homecoming October 13 at Indiana(Pa.)* 2:00 p.m. at Califomia(Pa.)* 3:00 p.m. October 20 1:05 p.m. October 27 at Kutztown November 3 3:05 p.m. CLARION*# November 10 SLIPPERY ROCK* 1:00 p.m. Senior Day * PSAC West contest # PA SPORTSfever TV Fighting Scots On Ihe Radio, TV Edinboro University football fans can catch all the Fighting Scot gridiron action on WFSE EM 88.9. The Edinboro student radio statio will broadcast all eleven games, providing valuable broadcasting experience for 1 1.COLLEGE RAUlOl Edinboro students, along with quality broadcasts of Fighting Scot athletics. In addition, the Edinboro University student television station, ETV, will present the Fighting Scots Game of the Week on ScotsCast. Current plans call for all home football games to be aired, and audio wiU also be streamed over the internet of the team's away games. Full video streams wiU be available from the links provided on the athletics home page. AMERICAN >1 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) 732-1837. The 2007 Edinboro Fighting Scots The Clarion Game Edinboro Kghting Scots (6-3,2-2) vs. Clarion Golden Eagles (0-9,0-4) Saturday, Novenwers, 2007 Sox Harrison Stadium ~ 2:00 p.m. Edinboro Cb-3) Sept. 1 : Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 WESTCHESTER at St Anselm at Bloomsburg CHEYNEY L, 16-32 w. w. W, 58-3 42-41 41-23 Homecoming w. w. 33-18 70-19 at Indiana(Pa.) at Califomia(Pa.) at Kutztown CLARION SLIPPERY ROCK L, 7-27 L, 8-26 35-28 w. 2:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Family Fest Weekend Sept. 29 Oct 6 Oct. 13 Oct 20 1 Oct. 27 |Nov. 3 Nov. 10 at Shippensburg LOCK HAVEN Senior Day g Clarion C0-9) SSept 1 :Sept 8 Sept 15 Sept 22 Sept 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 TIFFIN KUTZTOWN at West Chester BLOOMSBURG at Califomia(Pa.) SHIPPENSBURG at Slippery Rock at Fairmont State INDIANA(PA) at Edinboro LOCK HAVEN L, L, L, L, L, L, L, L, L, 10-38 13-35 21^9 10-52 0-56 2S41 18^1 14-21 31-38 Today’s Game It seems hard to believe, but just two weeks remain in the 2007 regular season. It wasn't that long ago that we were recognizing the installation of a new artificial surface at Sox Harrison Stadium. Now we've reached the time of year that the field should benefit the most. After a three-game road trip, all Homecoming games, Edinboro concludes the regular season with back-to-back home games against Clarion and Slippery Rock. The Slippery Rock game could prove a huge contest, with both teams still seeking one of the six Northeast Region playoff berths. But let's not get ahead of ourselves, something the Fighting Scots definitely can't do. Clarion comes in with an extremely young team and an 0-9 record. However, Edinboro-Clarion games normally prove to be hotly-contested affairs, and is last week's 38-31 loss against lUP is any indication, the Golden Eagles are growing up quickly. This marks the 79th meeting between the two teams, with Edinboro holding a slight 39-37-2 advantage. The Fighting Scots have won the last four meetings by a combined 113-16 score, with shutouts the last two contests. We hope you enjoy this afternoon's contest as Edinboro and Clarion figure to fill the fall air with football. Tlie Coaclies Scott Browning (Ohio State '81) took over as Edinboro's 13th head coach on January 5,2006. He was certainly no stranger to Fighting Scot football, however, serving as an assistant coach for the previous twenty years. While at Edinboro he has coached the offensive linemen, defensive backs and running backs, along with serving as the offensive coordinator. Browning became the first head coach at Edinboro to debut with a win since BiU McDonald in 1969 when the Fighting Scots opened the 2006 season with a 28-14 win at West Chester. He went on to lead Edinboro to a 6-5 finish, the most wins ever by a first-year coach. He has a 12-8 career record. (For more on Scott Browning, see pages 6-7.) Jay Foster (Plymouth State '85) was named Qaiion's 11th head coach on February 8,2006. He was no stranger to PSAC football after serving Page 2 as an assistant coach at Slippery Rock for 18 years, the last 17 as defensive coordinator. During that time he helped The Rock to four PSAC West titles and three NCAA Division II Playoff appearances. He has a 1-19 record as he concludes his second season of rebuilding the Golden Eagle program. The Edinhoro-Clarion Series Edinboro leads Last Year’s Game Edinboro 13, Clarion o Houston Brown the comerback became Houston Brown the tailback, leading Edinboro to a win at Qarion. The fi-eshman carried 34 times for 157 yards to jump start an Edinboro offense that had failed to score its previous two games. Brown scored the lone touchdown of the game on a six-yard run with 13:05 to play in the second quarter. Kody Robertson added a 31-yard field goal later in the period, and then booted a 24-yarder midway thiou^ the third quarter. Tire Edinboro defense did the rest of the work, holding Qaiion to 167 total yards. The Golden Eagles were limited to 48 yards rushing and completed just 9 of 26 passes. Scouting Clarion Youth, youth, youth. Sixty players on the Qarion roster are either freshmen or redsWrt freshmen. That is tremendously young. The offense does feature some experience, as only two freshmen and three sophomores are listed as probable starters. Why, there's even four seniors on the unit. But the defense, on the other hand, features six freshmen, including the entire secondary. like the rest of the PSAC, Qarion has resorted to the passing game in 2007. The Golden Eagles are averaging 36 passes per game. Second-year head coach Jay Foster hopes the aerial game can help snap a losing streak which has reache(^ 14 straight games, dating back to last year. Like Edinboro, Qariqii has faced a tough schedule ~ Bloomsburg, West Chester, California(Pa.) and Indiana(Pa.), plus a Tiffin squad ^t was ranked at one point. In last week's 38-31 loss to lUP, the Golden Eagles led 14-10 at the half and boosted the lead to 21-10 before finally losing 38-31. Players to Watch Eddie Emmanuel, TB ~ the 5'10", 200 lb. junior is the leading rusher with 655 yards on 161 carries with 5 TDs. He ranks ninth in career rushing with 1,622 yards, and was a first team AU-PSAC West choice a year ago when he ran for 967 yards. Pierre Odom, WR — the senior is not only the leading receiver with , 44 catches for 537 yards and 4 TDs, but ranks third in career ■ receptions (152) and fourth in career receiving yards (2,119). He had : 7 catches for 119 yards and a TD last week vs. lUP. He was a second team AU-PSAC West selection in 2006. Tyler Huether, QB — a 6'1" sophomore, he has taken over as the starter and thrown for 1,352 yards with 7 TDs and 9 BSTTs. He threw for 260 yards last week, with 2 TDs and 2 INTs. Kyle Cathcart, LB - the 6'0", 210 lb. senior is tied for the team lead with 57 tackles, and leads the way with 11 tackles for losses. Nick Sipes, SS ~ now doing double duty as he took over the kicking chores last week and made four PATs and a 28-yard field goal. The freshman is tied for the team lead with 57 tackles. Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here! Fighting Scots Ranked 11th in Region \Mth two weeks left in the regular season, Edinboro is ranked 11th in the Northeast Region. The top six teams in the region advance to the NCAA Division II Playoffs. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. California(Pa.) West Chester Shepherd Bryant Indiana(Pa.) Charleston(WV) Slippery Rock Southern Connecticut State Bentley American International EDINBORO Bloomsburg 9-0 8-1 8-1 7-1 7-1 7-2 7-2 6-3 6-2 5-3 6-3 5-3 Harris Rewriting Record Book Edinboro quarterback Trevor Harris continues to put up big numbers and assault the record book. He accounted for 376 yards in total offense and 4 TDs in last week's 35-28 win at Kutztown. The total offense figure is tied for second in school history. He completed 22 of 28 passes for 316 yards with 3 TDs (24,26,35 yards), plus a one-yard TD plunge. Harris has now thrown for 300-or-more yards four times this year, and has three-or-more TD passes in six games. He has set the season records for passes attempted (316) and completed (220). He has passed for 2,478 yards, needing 70 yards to break the record of 2,547 yards he set a year ago. In addition, he broke the season record for total offense with 2,706 yards O-Line Getting the Job Done An offensive line that came under some criticism at the beginning of the year has played very solid footbaU of late. Part of that success has to do with getting everyone back healthy. The group of Eric Costello at center, Andy Young at right guard and Rob Stoner at left guard, and Mike Mills at right tackle and Josh Bzorek at left tackle has particularly does a good job of keeping Trevor Harris upright. Over the last six games, Harris has been sacked just ten times while attempting 222 passes. Edinboro Shutout String at Eight Quarters vs. Clarion The Fighting Scots have posted back-to-back shutouts of Clarion, by scores of 13-0 a year ago and 44-0 in 2005. The Golden Eagles have not scored against Edinboro in last eight quarters, with the last score a fourth quarter touchdown in a 21-10 Edinboro win in 2004. Edinboro Spells Tough AMICO Chris Amico proved why he is one of the best defensive linemen in the PSAC in a gutsy performance at Kutztown. The senior noseguard was twice escorted off the field with injuries, yet returned each time. And at the end of the game, there he was pressuring Kutztown quarterback Kyle Spotts. He finished the day with 5 tackles, including 3 for loss and a pair of sacks, plus his second career interception. Amico now has 24 career sacks. Scots Survive Homecoming Circuit Edinboro's last four games were Homecoming contests. After celebrating their own Homecoming with a 70-19 win over Lock Haven, the next three games were on the road. After losses at Indiana(Pa.) and Califomia(Pa.), both nationally-ranked teams, the Fighting Scots were able to spoil Kutztown's Homecoming festivities with a 35-28 win. Ground Game Reappears at Kutztown In Edinboro's previous two games — losses to Indiana(Pa.) and Califomia(Pa.) — the Fighting Scots attempted 100 passes and ran the ball just 41 times. This is a new era for Edinboro football, but Scott Browning is still a old style coach at heart. \Mth that in mind, the Fighting Scots resorted to the ground game at Kutztown. Edinboro ran the ball a season-high 46 times for 181 yards. That didn't stop Trevor Harris from throwing for 316 yards, but even Harris got into the grotind game, scrambling for 60 yards. Campbell Does Gordon Locbbaum Imitation Tommie Campbell did double duty, even triple duty, against Kutztown. The junior strong safety, had 6 tackles and a pair of pass breakups on defense. He was inserted at tailback for several plays and carried twice for 4 yards. Finally, he returned two kickoffs for 39 yards. Edinboro Statistics Rushing Yards Att. Houston Brown 81 424 Ulysee Davis 66 362 Trevor Harris 66 228 Jamell Dennis 32 200 EUP Totals 283 1334 Opp Totals 346 1276 Passing Trevor Harris Joe Wanson EUP Totals Opp Totals Att. Comp. 322 220 20 11 342 231 324 175 Receiving Rich Cerro Ryan Rybicki Jeremy Burr Gary Nolen Kyle Vritucki David Bostic Denayne Dixon EUP Totals Opp Totals Yards 2478 173 2651 2076 Avg. 5.2 5.5 3.5 6.2 4.7 3.7 Pet. 68.3 55.0 67.5 54.0 No. 43 38 30 28 26 20 16 231 175 Yards 513 361 326 398 326 253 173 2651 2076 Avg. 11.9 9.5 10.9 14.2 12.5 12.6 10.8 Solo 35 25 39 29 35 TD 7 4 2 0 16 16 Lg28 72 37 34 72 68 TD 24 1 25 11 Int 5 2 7 12 11.9 TD 5 5 4 2 4 2 1 25 11 Lg. 40 43 26 63 41 80 32 80 40 Asst. 31 36 15 19 12 Total 66 61 54 48 47 Sacks 2 0 2 6.5 0 Int 1 1 4 2 1 Clarion Statistics Rushing Yards Att. Eddie Emmanuel 161 655 lyler Huether 84 221 Qarion Totals 305 908 Opp Totals 426 2553 Avg. 4.1 2.6 3.0 6.0 TD 5 1 8 28 Tackles Greg Sondag Y'Hoshua Murray Dan Skelton Chris Amico Taurean Valentine Passing ■^ler Huether Gino Rometo Clarion Totasl Opp Totals Att. Comp. 217 105 49 105 324 154 187 116 Yards 1352 517 1869 1798 113 Pet 48.4 46.7 47.5 6Z0 TD 7 2 9 21 Lg33 22 33 59 Int 9 2 11 7 Receiving Pierre Ooom Alfonso Hoggard Herb Carraway Jaques Robinson Clarion Totals Opp Totals No. 44 35 30 22 154 116 Yards 537 434 349 229 1869 1798 Avg. 12.2 12.4 11.6 10.4 m 15.5 TD 4 3 1 0 9 21 Lg47 43 65 24 78 79 Tackles Kyle Cathcart OuinhTi Brazil Nick Sipes Garrett McMulhn Solo 25 30 35 18 Asst. 32 27 22 24 Total 57 57 57 42 Sacks 1 0 0 1 Int 1 2 0 1 Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here! Page 3 Dear Family, Friends and Fans of the Fighting Scots: H it is a pleasure to be a part of the Fighting Scots Family at Edinboro University. In the short time I have been Edinboro's President, I have been impressed with the excitement and enthusiasm I have felt on campus, especially among our athletes and coaches. This year, for the first time in the school's history, we have artificial turf and lighting at Sox Harrison Stadium. McComb Fieldhouse has been extensively remodeled and now features, among other improvements, one of the finest weight rooms in the state. VSfe have adopted a new message for Edinboro: "Great Things Happen Here." That greatness applies to athletics as well, as it goes hand in hand with the academic development of our students. I have participated in athletics for most of my life. Prior to coming to Edinboro, I coached the men's and women's squash teams at St. Lawrence University, including at the national tournament. At Edinboro, we are focused on raising our academic and athletic standards campus wide. As we grow, we will take the University not only to the next level, but to the level beyond that. tNe believe that everything we do at Edinboro should reflect the excellence of the institution. I invite you to become a part of this new and "Great" era at Edinboro University. SCHWAB CO One company Many Solutions One company provides total document solutions for business. One company integrates innovative copier technologies and advanced printer technologies to deliver a full line of sophisticated digital imaging systems. Systems that copy, print, fax and scan. One company delivers color and black & white output at extremely low costs per page and will take your business to the forefront of information management. One company. James B. Schwab Company. Sportexe, to replace the natural grass. And it will now be illuminated, with lights being installed for the first time. Finally, a new scorebaord was installed. Sox Harrison Stadium seats 6,000 people in its two grandstands, along with plenty of standing room. In addition to press boxes on both sides of the stadium, the facility has locker rooms, a training room and complete amenities for fans. The stadium has undergone several renovations, including a new sound system and improved handicapped access areas in 1999. In 1997, a new grandstand was constructed on the visitor's side of the field, adding 2,500 permanent seats, along with a press box, locker rooms and a training room. In addition to the football field, the facility contains complete track facilities. rrp Digilai Imaging Systems Neteiork Office Appliance Sox Harrison Stadium serves as the home of the Fighting Scots. Dedicated in 1965, the stadium honors the memory of B. Regis "Sox" Harrison, the head football and basketball coach at Edinboro University for 34 years. 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SCHWAB CO WWW.SCHWABCO.COM 2901 W. 22ND ST. 814 836-0008 TEL 814 836-0303 FAX Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here! Pages Head Coach Scott Browning 2nd Year Ohio State ‘8i gram in 1986 as the running backs coach under Steve Szabo. After two seasons on the offensive side of the ball, the graduate of The Ohio State University moved to the defensive side, serving as the defensive backfield coach under Hollman. In 1994 he moved back to offense as the offensive line coach. He had remained in "Scott has been a member of the Ed­ inboro coaching stafffor 20 years. He charge of the line­ men since that time, has demonstrated his ability to not coaching such Allonly coach athletes on the playing Americans as Je­ field, hut also to lead young men by remy O'Day, Joe Valvoda and Greg the example of his character and by Bzorek. The last his dedication to them as students two years Brown­ and individuals." ing's offensive line led the Pennsylva­ nia State Athletic Dr. Frank Pogue Jr. Conference in former President, Edinboro University fewest sacks al­ lowed. When Pepper came on board in 2000, Browning was appointed the recruiting coordinator in addition to his duties with the offensive line. A year later he was named the offensive coordinator, and the ^cott Browning knows a thing or two about the Edinboro football tradition. With twenty years under his belt as an assistant coach, he was all too familiar with the glory days of Edinboro football. So it didn't take him long to restore some lost tradi­ tions when he took over as the 13th head football coach of the Fighting Scots on January 5,2006. Most prevalent was the return to the "Boro", the common name the football team was referred to during the 1980's and '90's, some of the most successful periods in Edinboro football history. One thing Browning didn't mess with Bix>wiiingfs doacliitig Background. was the tradition of winning. His first edition finished with a 6-5 record, the most wins ever Year School Coaching Duty Record Notable under a first-year coach. But it didn't end just New Mexico State (1982) on the football field. The Fighting Scots ex­ 1982 Graduate Assistant Defensive Backs 3-8 celled in the classroom, including a cumula­ Idaho State (1983) tive team GPA of over 2.8 for the spring 1983 Assistant Coach Receivers semester. 8-4 NCAA Division I-AA Browning became the first coach at Ed­ Playoffs Ohio State (1984-85) inboro since Sox Harrison to win his first two 1984 Graduate Assistant Running Backs games as head coach. That happened in 9-3 Rose Bowl 1926, the first year of football at the Boro. Oraduate Assistant Running Backs 9-3 Citrus Bowl Thanks to a 28-14 win at West Chester, he be­ Fdinboro (1986-present) came the first coach since Bill McDonald in 1986 Assistant Coach Running Backs 7-3 1969 to win his first game as head coach. Running Backs Assistant Coach 3-8 1988 Assistant Coach That victory, on the road at West Chester be­ Defensive Backs 5-4-1 1989 Assistant Coach Defensive Backs tween a pair of 2005 NCAA playoff teams, 8-3 PSAC West Chamnions also displayed Browning's propensity as a ^------------------------ —---NCAA Division T1 Plavoff?? IWU Assistant Coach Detensive Backs showboat gambler. The Fighting Scots went 9-3 / NCAA Division ff Plavoffs 1991 Assistant Coach Defensive Backs J . . for it on fourth down four times, and made it 7-4 , 1992 Assistant Coach Defensive Backs NCAA Division II Playoffs 8-2-1 three times. 1993 Assistant Coach Defensive Backs 8-3 NCAA Division E Playoffs "I am very pleased to announce the Offensive Line 1994 Assistant Coach 7-3 .... promotion of Scott Browning to the position 1995 Assistant Coach Offensive Coordinator/ 9-2 PSAC West Champions of head football coach at Edmboro Univer­ Offensive Line NCAA Division E Playoffs sity," stated then President Dr. Frank G. 1996 Assistant Coach Offensive Coordinator/ 6-4 Pogue at the time. "Scott has been a member Offensive line ~ --------of the Edinboro coaching staff for 20 years. lyy/ Assistant Coach Offensive Coordinator/ 4-6 He has demonstrated his ability to not only Offensive Line " ■ ■ coach athletes on the playing field, but also to Assistant Coach Offensive Coordinator/ 4-7 lead young men by the example of his char­ Offensive Line • ; : -; . ■ acter and by his dedication to them as stu­ Assistant Coach Offensive Coordinator/ 3-8 Offensive Line dents and as individuals. He will join our ■ 2000 Assistant Coach Offensive Line other highly successful coaches at Edinboro 5-6 ..... 2001 Assistant Coach Offensive Coordinator/ University." 4-6 Offensive Line After serving as the offensive Line 2002 Assistant Coach Offensive Coordinator/ 5-6 coach and recruiting coordinator in Lou Pep­ Offensive Line .... per's first season. Browning took over as the 2003 . Assistant Coach Offensive Coordinator/ 9-3 PSAC West Chamnions offensive coordinator in 2001. Offensive Line NCAA Division E Playoffs He had previously served as the offen­ 2004 Assistant Coach Offensive Coordinator/ PSAC West Chamnions 9^3 sive coordinator for five seasons imder Tom Offensive Line NCAA Division E Plavoffs Hollman. In all. Browning had served as Ed2005 Assistant Coach Offensive Coordinator/ 8-2 PSAC West Chamnions inboro's offensive line coach the previous 12 Offensive line 2006 Head Coach years. 6-5 Browning joined the Edinboro pro—^.......... ............ -......- Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here! Head Coach ing for the PSAC West title. But we won't compromise integrity. We will continue to bring in young men who have the ability to be successful both in the classroom and on the football field. It is my sincere belief that when they take the field, they must wear the Edinboro jersey with pride, and when they are in the community, that they have earned the respect that comes with being a Fighting Scot." Browning has served on the staffs at three NCAA Division I institutions. Prior to joining the Fighting Scot staff, he coached receivers and running backs at Ohio State for two years while serving as a graduate assistant. That group included Keith Byars. The Buckeyes went to the Rose Bowl Scott Browning is introduced as Edinboro's 13th head coach b\/ in 1984, dropping a 20-17 decision to then Edinboro University President Dr. Erank G. Pogue on use to finish with a 9-3 record. The January 5, 2006. following year Ohio State went bowl­ ing again, this time defeating Brigham Young, 10-7, in the Citrus Fighting Scot offense made great strides over Bowl, to once again fiiffsh at 9-3. the last five years. Browning emphasized a Browning served as a graduate assis­ balanced attack which showcased the combi­ tant coach at New Mexico State in 1982, and nation of a strong ground game and danger­ the following year instructed the receivers at ous aerial attack. Over his last three seasons Idaho State. Idaho State reached the NCAA Edinboro averaged 29.9 ppg. in 2003,33.2 Division I-AA Playoffs before suffering a ppg. in '04, and 31.4 ppg. in '05. 27-20 defeat to Nevada. All told. Browning has been an assis­ A1981 graduate of The Ohio State tant coach on all seven of Edinboro's NCAA University with a bachelor's degree in Edu­ playoff teams, along with five of the nine cation, Browning began his coaching career PSAC champion squads. He took over a as an assistant coach at Worthington High team which has been to the NCAA Division School and Dayton-Fairview High Schools in II Playoffs two of the last three years, and Ohio from 1979-81. Before transferring to during that period has posted a 26-8 record. Ohio State he attended Capital University The 26 wins were the most in a three-year pe­ where he played football for one season. riod in Edinboro history. Browning later earned a master's degree in "It goes without saying that I am ex­ Education Administration from New Mexico tremely excited to have this opportunity," State in 1983. noted an elated Browning. "I was proud to Browning, 48 and a native of be a part of the teams in the 1990's that Loudonville, Ohio, and his wife, Lynn, reside ranked among the best in Division II, and in Edmboro and have two children, Andrew over the last few years we have once again (13) and Katelyn (9). elevated the program to one of the best in the coimtry. The University and the community of Edinboro mean a great deal to me. Over the years we have tried to become an integral part of this community. I am thrilled that I can continue that as­ sociation while taking over a group of players that represent the ideals I believe in. "I'm sure you will see some changes in the future, but I can tell you this, the ideals remain in place for this program, and always have in the time I've been here. With­ out question we want to be successful on the field, and that means challeng­ Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here! Browning’s Personal Data PERSONAL Born: October 28,1958 Hometown: Perrysville, OH Wife: Lynn Children: Andrew (13), Katelyn (9) EDUCATION High School: Loudonville (OH) High School, 1977 College: The Ohio State University, B.S. in Education -1981 Postgraduate: New Mexico State, M.S. in Education Administration —1983 Playing Experience: Capital University, running back - 1977 COACHING Coaching Experience: Worthington (OH) High School assistant coach, 1979; DaytonFairview (OH) High &hool assistant coach, 1980-81; New Mexico State University secondary, 1982; Idaho State receivers, 1983; Ohio State University - running backs, 1984-86; Edinboro University offensive coordinator, defensive backs, running backs, offensive line, 1986-2005, head coach, 2006 Page 7 Assistant Coaches Wayne Bradford Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers gth Year Salisbury State ‘go Wayne Bradford is in his ninth year as a member of the Edinboro coaching staff. He en­ ters his third season as the Fighting Scot defen­ sive coordinator, and had previously held the same title in 1999 under former head coach Tom Hollman. After over­ seeing the defensive line for seven seasons, Bradford took over as the linbackers coach in 2006. Bradford orchestrated the top defense in the country two years ago, as Edinboro paced Division II in scoring defense (9.3 ppg.), total defense (211.2 ypg.), and rushing defense (53.7 ypg.). In addition, Edinboro was third in pass efficiency defense and turnover margin. The Fighting Scots recorded three shutouts, the most since Bradford’s the 1975 team also shut out three Personal Data opponents. A total of seven opponents were held to seven Bom; Aprils, 1%8 points or less. He coached four Hometown: Glen Bumie, MD all-conference performers a year ^College Education: Salisbury f State University, B.S. in Business Ad­ ago. A year ago his defensive ministration -1990; M.S. in Business unit recorded two more shutouts Administration -1992 Playing Experience: Salisbtuy while leading the PSAC in rush­ State University, offensive line ing defense (70.6 ypg.), good for 1986-89 third in the country. Under Bradford's tutelage, Coaching Experience: Salisbury State University - defensive lineman Edinboro has had twelve first linebackers, 1990-93; defensive co­ team All-PSAC West defensive ordinator, 1994-99; Edinboro Univer­ linemen. In fact, he has been re­ sity - defensive coordinator, 1999, sponsible for the last three PSAC 2005 to present; defensive line, 2000West Defensive Players of the 05. Year, with Ben Stroup earning Wife; Gwen the honor a year ago, Chris Children; Nicholas (9), Julia (7), Amico the 2005 recipient, and MitcheU (2) Seth Fragale, the win­ ner in 2004. Bradford had previously been at Sal­ isbury State since 1990, and was the Sea Gulls' defensive coor­ dinator 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 line­ men (1992-94). In 1994, he was pro­ moted to defensive coordinator. In 1997, Salisbury State ranked 38th in NCAA Divi­ sion III in total de­ fense, allowing just 268 yards per game. His 1995 defensive Page 8 unit produced a first team AFCA All-American at linebacker, and helped the Sea Gulls finish 7-2 with a berth in the ECAC Southwest Championship Game. Bradford graduated from Salisbury State in 1990 with a bache­ lor's degree in Business Administration. He completed 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, Brad­ ford 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, reside in Edinboro with their nineyear-old son, Nicholas, seven-year-old daughter, Julia and two-yearold son Mitchell. MikeYiirdch Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks 3rd Year California (Pa.) ‘gg Mike Yurcich enters his third season as a member of the Edinboro University coaching staff. Yurcich joined the football staff in April 2005 as the quarterbacks coach. He enters his second season as the offensive coordinator after assuming that role in 2006. A native of Euclid, Ohio, Yurcich served as a graduate assistant coach at Indiana University in 2003-04. In addition to conducting statistical analy­ sis for the Hoosiers' offense, he assisted with the wide receivers. Yurcich is no stranger to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. After attending Mount Union in 1994-95, he transferred to CaUfomia (Pa.) and played three seasons for the Vulcans. Yurcich was a two-year captain at Califor­ nia (Pa.), serving as the starting quarterback in 19% and sharing the starting role in 1998. Yurcich graduated from Cal­ ifornia (Pa.) wiffi a bachelor's de­ ifiircicli’s gree in Industrial Organization Personal Data Psychology in May 1999, and later earned his master's degree in BpFn: November 5,1975 School Counseling from St. FranHometown: Euclid, OH cis(IN). While at St. Francis(IN), he College Education: California Uni­ served as an assistant coach for the versity of Pennsylvania, B.A. in In­ dustrial Organization Psychology Cougars, helping USE to four con­ 1999; University of Saint Francis secutive Mid-States Football Asso­ (Ind.), M.Ed. in School Counseling ciation Mid-East League 2002 Championships and four NAIA Playing Ej^rience: Mount Playoff berths. The Cougars were i Union College, quarterback -1994-95; 38-8 during the four-year period. i California University of Penns)4vaAfter coaching the running nia, quarterback -1996-98 backs in 1999 at St. Francis, Yurcich Coaching Experience: Indiana worked with the quarterbacks in University - offensive graduate assis­ 2000 and 2001. He served as the tant, 2003-04; University of Saint Franoffensive coordinator and quarter­ ds (Ind.) - running backs, 1999; backs coach in 2002. He was also i quarterbacks, 2000-02; offensive coor­ the junior varsity head coach from dinator, 2002; junior varsity head coach, 2000-02; Edinboro University — 2000-02. quarterbacks, 2005; offensive coordiYurcich resides in Edin­ ; riatoi; 2006. boro. Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here! Assistant Coaches Keith Braxton Defensive Line 2nd Year Virginia Military Institute ‘g8 Keith Braxton was named Edinboro's de­ fensive line coach in March of 2006 after serving as a member of the Virginia Military Institute coaching staff for five seasons. He was in charge of the defensive line after previously earning four letters as a defensive tackle at VMI. He also served as the defensive tackles coach at Loras College during the 1997 season. As a player, Braxton was a three-year starter at VMI from 199496. He posted 195 career tackles, including 11 tackles for losses and 6 sacks. He had one of his top games as a sophomore, finishing with 8 tackles, 6 of those solo, in VMI's 26-23 win over Appalachian Braxton’s State. In all, he played m 44 ca­ Personal Data reer games with 35 starts. He Bom: April 10,1975 was a tri-captain as a senior. Hometown: Beaverdam, VA After serving as an assis­ College Education: Virginia Mili­ tant coach at Loras for a year, tary Institute, B.A. in History —1997 Braxton left coaching for two Experience: Virginia Mil­ years to work as a customer serv­ Playing itary Institute, defensive tackle ice representative at First Union 1993-96 National Bank in Richmond, VA Coaching Experience: Loras Col­ before returning to his alma lege - defensive tackles, 1997; Vir­ mater in 2001. ginia Military Institute — defensive Braxton is a native of tackles, 2001-05; Edinboro University Beaverdam, VA. He graduated - defensive line, 2006 from VMI in 1997 with a bache­ lor's degree in History. He is sin­ gle and resides in Edinboro. including Associated F*ress Little AH-America after posting 106 tackles, 100 solo, with 20 passes broken up, 4 tackles for losses and a pair of interceptions. A captain on the '96 team, he helped the Golden Eagles finish with an 11-3 record. Qarion won the East Region title and advanced to the Division II semifinals before suffering a 19-18 loss to eventual na­ tional champion Northern Colorado. Qarion was awarded the ECAC Lambert Cup. Niedbala recorded 117 tackles, 9 passes broken up, and had 5 in­ terceptions in 1995, earning second team Associated Press Little AUAmerica honors and second team Football Gazette All-American accolades. In 1994, he had 98 tackles, 6 tackles for losses, 4 interceptions and 3 sacks. Niedbala con­ cluded his career with 407 tackles, 34 passes broken up, 12 intercep­ tions, 11 tackles for losses and 8 fumble re­ coveries. He was se­ lected to play in the Snow Bowl following his senior season. In aU, he earned first team AU-PSAC West honors his final three years. A native of Beaver Falls, PA, Nied­ bala received his bach­ elor's degree in Geography from Qar­ ion in 1996. He began his coaching career at GlenviUe State, serving as the secondary coach during the 1997 and '98 campaigns. Niedbala and his wife, MeUssa, reside in MeadvUle, PA. Jim Henson KimNiedbala Running Backs 10th Year Hiram ‘68 Defensive Backs 2nd Year Clarion ‘gg Kim Niedbala joined the Edinboro coach­ ing staff in the spring r^iedbala’s of 2006 as Personal Data the defensive backs coach after serving as an assistant coach at Bom: February 26,1974 Qarion for seven seasons from Hometown: ^aver Falls, PA 1999-05. College Education: Qarion Uni­ At Qarion, he was elevated versity of Pennsylvania, B.S. in Geog­ to the defensive coordinator in raphy- 19% 2002 after working with the out­ Playing Experience; Qarion Uni­ side linebackers in 1999, then tak­ versity of Pennsylvania, safety ing over as the secondary coach 1992-% and special teams coordinator Coaching Experience: GlenviUe State University — secondary, 1997from 2000 until 2002. 98; Qarion University — outside line­ One of the top players in backers, 1999; secondary, 2000-01; Qarion history, Niedbala was a defensive coordinator, 2002-05; Edin­ three-time All-American at free boro University - defensive backs, safety and strong safety from 2006 1994-96. He was a consensus first Wife; Melissa team All-American in 1996, Jim Henson, a highly successful high school coach in Henson’s Ohio for Personal Data over twenty years, enters his ninth season on the Edinboro Bom: September 11,1946 staff. He is also a professor in the Hometown: Orwell, OH Mathematics Department at Ed­ College Education: Hiram Col­ inboro. lege, B.A. in Arts & Mathematics After working on the de­ 1968; Yoimgstown St. Univ., M.S. in fensive side of the baU as the Mathematics Education -1972 strong safeties/outside lineback­ Playing Experience: Hiram Col­ ers coach for two years, Henson lege, defensive back -1964-66 Coaching Experience: Cardinal moved over to the offense and Middlefield (OH) High School - as­ win instruct the running backs sistant coach, 19^75; Grand Valley for the sixth straight seasoiL He (OH) High School - head coach, previously worked with the run­ 1976-97; Edinboro Univ. - defensive ning bada in 1999 and was in lline, 1998; strong safeties/ outside charge of the defensive Hnemen lUnebackers, 2000-01; running backs, in'98. |l999,2002 to present Henson joined the iwife: Evelyn Edinboro staff after serving as a vChildren: Jim (38), Jennifer (30) mathematics teacher, football Edinboro Football 2007 ^ Great Things Happen Here! Page 9 Assistant Coaches coach and athletic director at Grand Valley High School in Ohio for 22 years. He led the Mustangs to a 150-68^ record, with five Grand River Conference championships, three East Suburban Conference titles, and three state playoff appearances. In the 1990's, Henson's charges posted three undefeated campaigns and a 23-game regular season winning streak. He was named the Conference Coach of the Year eight times and County Coach of the Year three times, 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. This past winter he was a member of the first class inducted into the Ashtabula Cormty Football Hall of Fame. Prior to beginrung his stellar career at Grand Valley, Henson de­ buted as an assistant coach at Cardinal Middlefield (OH) High School, where he served for eight years. Henson graduated from Hiram College in 1968 with a bachelor of arts degree in Mathematics, then completed work on his master of science degree in Education with a major in Mathematics from Youngstown State in 1972. He and his wife, Evelyn, reside in Edinboro. They are the parents of a son, Jim, who is the head football coach at Jefferson(Oh.) High School and a daughter, Jennifer, along with four grandchildren. ^ Football Support Staff 1 Anthony Peluso Offensive Line ^Year f<» 1 I Edinboro ‘o6 Edinboro head coach Scott Browning considers former Boro standout Anthony Peluso an up-and-coming talent in the coaching profes­ sion. Peluso will once again work as an assis­ tant coach in charge of the offensive line, a duty he assumed a year ago. He is also in charge of the strength and conditioning program. Two years ago Peluso assisted current head coach Scott Browning with the offensive line. A native of Aliquippa, PA, Peluso was a three-year starter at right guard for the Fighting Scots. In all, he started his final 33 games at Edinboro, while playing in 43 career games. As a senior, Peluso was a key reason Edinboro made its first ap­ pearance in the NCAA Division II Playoffs since 1995, finishing the year with a 9-3 record. He earned first team AU-PSAC West honors and was an honorable mention D2Football.com All-American. He also earned second team Football Gazette AU-Northeast Region Peluso’s recognition. Personal Data Peluso has played profes­ sionally the last two years for the Born: October 8,1981 Erie Freeze, an arena league Hometown: Aliquippa, PA team. He has been a starter on College Education: Edinboro the offensive line since joining University of Pennsylvania, B.S. in the Freeze midway through the Social Science - 2006 Playing Experience: Edinboro 2006 season. Peluso completed work on University, offensive guard - 20002003 his bachelor's degree in Social Coaching Experience: Edinboro Science in May 2006. He is sin­ University - assistant offensive line, gle and resides in Edinboro. Gary Hanna Peggy McMillan Dr. Thomas Fessler Dr. Pat Leary Head Athletic Trainer Football Secretary Team Physician Team Physician Todd Fusillo Shawn Loughlin Brett Petrilla John Van Laningham Head Manager Manager Mianager Manager 2005; offensive line, 2006 Mike Cradduck' Student Asst. dinboro Chris Kaczor Student Asst. niversity U of Pennwivania The Fightiiig Scot Academic Honor Roll Is Just The Beginning! I The following Edinboro University football players maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better through the conclusion of the spring 2007 semester. Mike Castiglione* ............................3.91 Eric Costello___........______ _ .3.04 I Michael Cradduck*.......................... 3.28 j Bobby Darch......... _____________ 3.07 lJustinGomes .................3.10 fSpencerGray....... ..3.11 Trevor Harris* .................................3.56 Tyler Hersperger............................. 3.06 Page lo Shane Hess* ................... .............3.39 Davejazenski.................... .............3.19 Chris Kaczor*.................... ........3.54 Joe Malizia*...................... ............. 3.91 DamionMalott ......... ....... ............. 3.10 Caleb Mayer*................ .............3.81 Hardin Moss*.................... .............3.30 Y'Hoshua Murray*........... .............4.00 OPEN Brian Shreve*....................... 3.38 Greg Sondag*..................... 3.88 Ben Swank*...................... ........... .3.70 Joe Wanson* ............. ...................... 3.58 Kyle W^tucki* ...................................3.56 Andy Young.................................... 3.11 6 a.m. - midnight Tdaysaweek 207Plum Street * PSAC Scholar-Athlete Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here! 734-4600 Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here! 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Cover art courtesy of the National Football Foundation Next Season Begins Early 2008 Experience lost Like Never Before In Bfu-ray Hi-Def Rethink last’s Mysterious World With An Exclusive Bfu-ray Interactive Feature ' ^ ' K'iNU'IK- IdcMviun Week 10 Nov. 3 Navy at Notre Dame Oregon State at USC (2:30 p.m., NBC) (8 p.m., TBA) LSU at Alabama (TBA) Wisconsin at Ohio State (TBA) Texas A&M at Oklahoma (TBA) Week 11 Nov. 8 Louisville at West Virginia (7:30 p.m., ESPN) Nov. 10 Memphis at Southern Miss USC at California San Diego State at UNLV Florida State at Virginia Tech (4:30 p.m., CSS) (8 p.m., TBA) (11:00 p.m., CSTV) (TBA) PTO^ ^TX A Day in the Life... Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Referee Mike McCann By Chris Strauss 5U A part-time job? There’s no such thing for Mike McCann. While many fans may think the responsibilities of a college referee begin and end on Saturday, the 17-year Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference veteran usually clocks a 40-hour workweek from August through November each year. “It’s a lot of time away from family,” says the 50-year-old father of five and grandfather of two from Defiance, Ohio. “But I have absolutely no regrets." A vice president for a janitorial staffing company, McCann leaves straight from work every Monday for an officials meeting in Ann Arbor, Mich., where regional refs from all levels of college football gather to discuss situations that came up in games the previous weekend. “Some guys will bring up things that happened in a high school game and say, ‘OK, if this happened in a college game how would we handle it?"’ he says. “We meet and discuss those situations every week." In addition to the review sessions, McCann spends many weekday nights analyzing game tapes, chatting with his fellow officials and coordinating travel for the crew he’ll be working with that week. “Every day you’re reading the rulebook and looking at play situations online," McCann reveals. “The mental preparation goes on all week." By the time Friday afternoon rolls around, McCann is in full game mode, usually driving between two and five hours as the conference includes schools in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Pennsylvania. Once he reaches his destination, he’ll often join his crew of seven for dinner, where they’ll discuss the following day’s strategy. After an early turn-in, McCann often rises at 6 a.m. on gamedays to meet his umpire for breakfast. “I prefer to get up and then go back to my hotel and get cleaned up and shave," he says. “You always want to be clean shaven on gameday." Arriving at the dressing facility three hours before kickoff, McCann puts on his full uniform and then meets with his crew for a pre-game conference where he delegates responsibility and goes over any specific concerns about that location. “We discuss which officials are going to meet with the linesmen and who’ll speak with the ball people," he explains. “Then the umpire and I will meet with each head coach independently. We’ll go over unusual plays, timing of the game if television is involved and anything he wants to talk about. Except his opponent. We don’t allow that.” While McCann has taken part in a lot of memorable games during his career, he tends not to dwell as much on the time spent between the lines as the moments outside them. “The camaraderie you have with your crewmates and the friendships you develop over the years are the most rewarding things," he says. “We get together with our wives and children and attend each other’s weddings, funerals and graduations. That’s what I remember the most-the fellowship. The friendships I’ve made I’ll have till they put me in the grave."^ Government Employees Insurance Co. * GEICO General Insurance Co. * GEICO Indemnity Co. • GEICO Casualty Co. These companies are subsidiaries of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. GEICO auto insurance is not available in Mass. The GEICO gecko image ® GEICO I999-2007. GEICO: Washington, DC 20076. ® 2007 GEICO PTCI^ ?CTX ©2007 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC I Auburn m Alabama S^ Bowl is not your normal college football game, and Alabama vs. Auburn is not your normal rivalry. When a child is born in “The Cotton State” parents must practically check a box for either Auburn or Alabama on the birth certificate. You pledge your allegiance early and stick with it. There is no running across state lines. Auburn fans have to share space with Alabama fans, not only in neighborhoods, office buildings and church pews, but also In Montgomery, where one’s loyalty factors into state politics. That is just the way it is. In a state with a lot of football pride, the Iron Bowl has been known to tear families apart. We enlisted help from two students to help break down each school’s greatest moments in this storied rivalry. /. \i , V. [:■' ,\.f By Will Gurner, Class of ’96 • No trash talk needed. Auburn's football superiority speaks for Itself. • "Punt, Bama, Punt." In 1972, Auburn trailed Alabama 16-3, with less than 10 minutes to go in the game. Then, on consecutive possessions, Bill Newton of Auburn blocked an Alabama punt, and both times David Langner returned the blocked punt for touchdowns. Auburn won the game.17-16, Alabama was a 16point favorite going into the game, • "Tillman, Tillman, Tillman!” In 1986, Auburn trailed Alabama with only minutes to go, until legendary receiver Lawyer Tillman ran a reverse from the 9-yard line to beat the Tide. • “Bo Over the Top." In 1982, in coach "Bear” Bryant's last Iron Bowl, freshman running back Bo Jackson carries the ball from the one-yard line on fourth dovyn to leap over the top of the heap for the winning score. Auburn won 23-22, • “First Iron Bowl in Jordan Hare.” In 1989. in the first Iron Bowl ever played in Jordan Hare Stadium, Alabama came into the game undefeated. It was also recorded as the loudest game ever, at that time. Auburn won 30-20. • “Undefeated and Un-Tide." In 1993. backup quarterback Pat Nix comes into the game versus Alabama and on his first pass throws a fade to Frank Sanders for a momentum swinging touchdown. Auburn won 22-14 and finished 11-0. • “The Fumble." In 1997, with less than 50 seconds to go, facing a third-and-eight. Auburn safety Martavious Houston forces an Ed Scissum fumble on a screen pass that Quentin Reese recovers. Jarret Holmes winds up kicking a game winning field goal at the end of the game to win it 18-17. • "Honk If You Have Sacked Brodie.” In 2005, the Auburn defense sacks Alabama quarterback Brodie Croyle 12 times. Auburn won 28-18. • “Fear the Thumb." The slogan for the 2006 Iron Bowl as Auburn beat Alabama for the fifth time in a rovj, 22-15. • Auburn has never lost in Tuscaloosa. Alabama has averaged barely six points a game versus Auburn in Tuscaloosa, with an 0-6 Iron Bowl home record at Bryant Denny Stadium. By Joel Gamble, Class of ’08 • Legendary Alabama coach, Paul “Bear” Bryant, pretty much summed up the intensity of the rivalry in one sentence: “Sure I’d like to beat Notre Dame, but nothing matters more than beating that ‘cow college’ on the other side of the state.” • Bryant once called Auburn’s athletic offices at 6 a.m. and was disappointed that none of their coaching staff were in yet. His response to the secretary? “What the hell’s the matter with you people down there? Don’t y’all take your football seriously?" Is 14.4 million miles of road testing excessive? That depends on what kind of car you’re building. INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW 2008 C-CLASS. Why did we drive it the equivalent of 600 times around legendary reputation for safety. The braking system, complete the world? Why did we force It with perforated front rotors,* is capable of stopping the car to endure the snowstorms of from a speed of 80 mph in just four seconds.** The door Scandinavia, the dust storms hinges can hold the weight of a 200-lb man. The windshield of Namibia and every torturous wipers were designed to wash away heavy rain at autobahn climate In between? And why speeds. And the suspension was tested for stability at 130 did we subject the new C-Class mph, ensuring the utmost in confidence and control. to so many miles on the earth’s most unforgiving and Inside, the passenger cabin is as scientific as it is punishing roads? The answer is simple; because we beautiful. Seats were not merely built for comfort, but were promised you a Mercedes-Benz. ergonomically contoured and cushioned to make even the After seven years of unremitting testing, we bring you longest journeys relaxing for the body. And the dashboard the 2008 C-Class. From its very core, with over 70% of the is the very first in a Mercedes-Benz to meet standards in body built with high-strength steel, it is a tribute to our helping drivers keep their attention on the road. • Auburn fans like to hold it over Alabama fans’ heads that no Crimson Tide player has ever won the Heisman Trophy. Once again, coach Bryant has the answer: “At Alabama, our players don’t win Heisman Trophies. Our teams win National Championships.” • Several years ago, some friends and I were in a 24-hour diner and we noticed a guy a few tables pver that had a huge ring on that looked like some sort of chapipionship ring. 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The program is funded by the National Football Foundation (sponsors of the College Football Flail of Fame), the National Football League and the NFL Player's Association. “They had us doing after-school programs where we’d go in and do our homework,” Alford says about his experience in Play It Smart. “We did camps mainly during the summer time, but for the after­ school programs we were there every day. “Being in Play It Smart showed me how to sit down and study," Alford says. Noel Grant is another Play It Smart graduate who went on to play college football at the University of Rhode Island, after graduating from South Shore High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1999. He is still involved with the program as an a academic counselor at Central Falls High School in Rhode Island. Like Alford, Grant found Play It Smart to be most useful in preparing him for college-level academics. “I wish I had the program earlier in my high school career," says Grant, who started in Play It Smart his junior year, when South Shore became one of the first four schools in the country to adopt the program. “Once I got into college I was more focused on my academics and more concerned with them," he says. Charles Gomes, currently the Chief Operating Officer of Play It Smart, was Grant's academic coach at South Shore and provided a blueprint for the job. Play It Smart consists of academic coaches organizing activities to keep students focused and busy, such as study hails, community service projects and football camps for the school's football players. This isn't to say graduates of Play It Smart don't go to the NFL on a regular basis. 2007 first-round picks Dwayne Jarrett (DSC/ Carolina Panthers) and Craig Davis (LSU/San Diego Chargers) both participated in Play It Smart while in high school. In addition, former Penn State defensive lineman Jay Alford was taken by the New York Giants in the third-round of the 2007 draft, and will now be playing just 15 miles from Orange Fligh School in New Jersey, where he was a student in the Play It Smart program. “Now that I'm running the program myself here in Rhode Island, I can tell there are things coach Gomes might have done on his own time when he wasn’t involved with students," Grant says. “Things like collecting grades and transcripts to get an idea of what subjects certain players are struggling in, to get them tutors. “I can’t think of anybody [from South Shore’s football team] that didn’t go on to college, and I can’t think of anybody that didn’t play football in college.” Currently, Play It Smart has nearly 10,000 student participants at 136 high schools in 84 cities and 34 states. The program will continue to expand as long as it receives the necessary financial support. ^ But the TV is only the first nine yards. 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Moore began the 2007 season as the winningest coach in Southern Conference history, boasting a 154-68 record. But he arguably has done his best coaching over the last two seasons, leading the little college located in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains to a 26-4 overall record and a 14-game winning streak. TOUCHDOWN ILLUSTRATED: How does it feel heading into the year as back-to-back l-AA National Champions? JERRY MOORE: We don’t have anything to compare it to. We’re going to be young in some areas, but the first team we won a championship with was young. So we’re excited. TDI: Did you ever think you’d be in the position of going for three straight championships? MOORE: In the ‘05 season, we never even mentioned winning the national championship. We really did a good job of focusing. In ‘06 we did the same thing. There were lots of people [this past summer] around this area that talked about a three-peat and all that stuff. But as far as the coaches and the players, all we talked about was Michigan, our first ball game. TDI: Are you banning the word “three-peat” from your locker room? MOORE: We don’t do anything like that, but if the coaches don’t talk about it then I don’t think the players are going to talk about it. But we don’t hide from it. We know it can happen. TDI: How important is the exposure your program will get from playing your season-opener at Michigan? ** MOORE: Two years ago, when we played LSU, we go down there and we play them pretty well and then people started responding to us. We’d be recruiting, going into a kid’s home and they’d say, “Hey, ya’II really played LSU good." That’s one of those added things that I hope will be the same thing with Michigan. TDI: Is it more rewarding to win a national championship in l-AA with a playoff than via the polls? TDI: You've coached on the l-A level and have had offers to go back, but have stayed at Appalachian State. What has kept you from going back to l-A? MOORE: I love our players. We’re a small school up in the mountains. It’s a nice place to live, also. But the paramount thing with staying here has been our players. . 1 « •‘Editor’s note: Interview was oonducted prior to App. State's 34-32 season-opening victory over Michigan. MOORE: We’ve probably got more shortcomings than advantages (laughs). But our staff has had opportunities [to leave]. There’s three or four of these guys that have had opportunities to go places and they turn them down. They stay right here. We’ve been able to keep our staff intact and I think that’s one of the reasons we’ve been successful. For lack of a better way to word it, we’ve got a little bit of a comfort zone with everybody. ^ ' Coty US 1. C adiu ■. Ucenw aciidas, the 3 h 'oqa, a»id th TDI: Are there advantages to coaching in l-AA vs. l-A? MOORE: Well, if you’re sitting here as a l-AA coach you’re going to say “yes” to that. We have to win four playoff games. There’s a pride attached to winning those four games, where the bigger schools have their bowl playoff thing and really you’ve got to go win one bowl game. Now, certainly it’s a big match up and I’m not downplaying that. PTOr ^ Touchdown lllustrated’s Tailgate and Party Guide This football season, we teamed up with Chef, Food Stylist and football fan, Carolina Gutierrez, to develop mouth-watering recipes that are easy to make (and eat!) whether in a parking lot on a mini-grill or in a home kitchen. These delectable delights, exclusively created for 7D/, will change with each issue, so collect them all! It’s time to fire up those grills! Grilled Shrimp With Garlic & Herbs 10 servings Shopping list: 5 Lbs extra large shrimp, peeled de-veined 2 1/2 Teaspoons paprika 2 1/2 Tablespoons sliced fresh garlic 2 1/2 Teaspoons Italian seasoning 2 1/2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 5 Tablespoons olive oil 1 1/4 Teaspoons black pepper 2 1/2 Teaspoons basil 2 1/2 Tablespoons brown sugar Instructions: 1. Mix all ingredients in a bag and marinate for 20 minutes in the refrigerator. 2. Prepare grill to high heat 3. Grill for 5-6 minutes turning to char all sides. Bdsic Grill6d V6g6tdbiGS 4 servings Shopping list: X CO LU O CO >4 2 each 1 each Instructions: ggpant heif bell peppers 1 bunch Scallion 1 bunch Asparagus 24 fluid ounces Canola oil 12 fluid ounces Red wine vinegar 2 fluid ounces Lemon juice 3 tablespoons Garlic, minced 2 teaspoons Rosemary, minced to taste Salt and pepper 1- Slice the vegetables into 1/2" thick slices. ^oi^bine all of the ingredients for the marinade. Coat the vegetables evenly with the marinade. Allow any excess marinade to drain before grilling. 3. Place the vegetables on a hot grill. Grill the vegetables, creating crosshatch marks during the grilling process. 4. Complete the cooking process on the second side. Brush with the prepared marinade during grilling. 5. Total cooking time will depend on the type of vegetable and the thickness of cut. EQ Smart Energy DrinK “GOTTA HAVE IT” Think ou tsid^ CONTINUED Upon Further Review Controversy still surrounds Michigan State’s ’74 upset over Ohio State Upon Further Review ball off in time, we weren't set anyway, so to me it was not a legitimate play. I know that [former Ohio State head coach] Woody Hayes saw it different than that, and I certainly would not contradict Woody in any way. “The controversy, and Woody brought this up repeatedly, was the fact that the officials did not give us the opportunity to run that last play, and he may be right. If Michigan State had purposely held us down, laid on top of us, wouldn't allow the linemen to get up to get set for another play, if that is true, the officials have an obligation to stop the clock, let the players get up off the field and then set the clock when everybody is up, and I think if there was a controversy, that would have been what it was." Archie Griffin and The Buckeyes still won the Big Ten title in '74. Ohio State RB Brian Baschnagel almost scored the winning touchdown versus Michigan State in 1974. By Jeff Cummins Ej There was plenty of controversy at the end of the game between Ohio State and Michigan State on November 9, 1974. According to OSU's Brian Baschnagel, there are more reasons for it than most people think. didn't count, and Michigan State had won the game, 16-13. For TV viewers, the play was particularly confusing. Announcers calling the game weren't sure how the referees would rule, and on at least one occasion it seemed they might rule in Ohio State's favor. Undefeated Ohio State came into the game as a heavy favorite, but after a rally by Michigan State, the Buckeyes found themselves down by three late in the fourth quarter. Within inches of the Spartans' goal line, the Buckeyes had time for just one last play. The ball was snapped, and Baschnagel, a junior running back for Ohio State, wound up in the end zone with the ball, but the referees couldn't agree about what exactly had happened. They conferred for what seemed like 20 minutes before announcing their ruling: The Ohio State offense wasn't set before the play began, so the touchdown Some fans remember the play as a handoff, and still feel the score should have counted. Yet Baschnagel claims the handoff never actually occurred, and points to the play before as the source of the real controversy. “It was not a handoff,” says Baschnagel, “it was a botched snap between the center and the quarterback. The ball ended up in the end zone and I went in and basically picked it up. In my recollection, I thought that we didn't get the ball off in time and if we did get the Still, Baschnagel notes that Hayes had tremendous respect for Michigan State, and prepared his team with the knowledge that the Spartans were an opponent that could be very dangerous. “That was a big loss for us that year,” Baschnagel admits. “In the four years that I played at Ohio State, we lost two games in the regular season and both those games were against Michigan State. They just played us extremely well when we played in East Lansing. Woody was great about preparing us for every game, getting us motivated to take teams for what they were worth. At times. Woody would actually have us practice for Michigan during the week that we were playing games against other teams.” Michigan State's 1974 win was an upset of significant proportions. Ohio State managed to go on and win the Big Ten championship, but they narrowly lost the 1975 Rose Bowl to USC, 18-17. Had the Buckeyes gone into Pasadena undefeated with a chance to win the National Championship, it's tempting to wonder if the outcome of that Rose Bowl might have been different. Time has soothed much of the disappointment from that defeat. Although that '74 Ohio State team didn't win a national title, historians hold them in high regard. The Buckeyes had several players for the ages on that roster, including running back Archie Griffin, Ohio State All-Century team member and the only player in history to win the Heisman Trophy twice. In 2000, Griffin was joined on the All-Century team with '74 teammates including his brother, Ray, a defensive back; offensive tackles Kurt Schmacher and Chris Ward, fullback Pete Johnson, center Steve Myers, defensive ends Bob Brudzinski and Van DeCree, defensive tackles Aaron Brown and Pete Cusick, defensive back Neal Colzie and punter Tom Skladany. “Woody was the kind of guy that you wanted to please every day,” Baschnagel says. “When you went to bed and you thought of what happened during that day, you'd say, ‘Did I please Woody today?' And if I was doing that. I'm sure a lot of the other guys were doing the same thing. If that is indeed the case, then I think Woody accomplished what he really wanted to accomplish, that is for all of us to be better people and to continue to improve on a daily basis.” Given the program’s history, Ohio State’s All-Century Team stands as its own Hall of Fame. No, Woody Hayes would not have been happy that his team lost that game in 1974, but with a dozen players from the '74 team holding the All-Century title, he would have more than enough reason to smile. 0 Jeff Cummins may be reached at jeffcummins@optonline.net. By Chris Weber ^ Shocking as this may come to quarterback Matt Leinart and the Southern California defense, the No. 1-ranked Trojans’ 5519 shellacking of No. 2 Oklahoma in the 2005 Orange Bowl was the equivalent of a college football freak show, a twisted display of dominance held in a tent off the beaten path, when historically, games featuring the top two-ranked teams in the country are usually contested in a manner worthy of center stage. Take away USC’s 36-point margin of victory (as well as Florida’s 41 14 drubbing of Ohio State in last year’s BOS National Championship Game) and you’ll find most New Year’s championship tilts are nailbiters until the final snap. From the 1963 Rose Bowl (a 42-37 thriller between DSC and Wisconsin), to the 2003 Fiesta Bowl (a 31-24 double overtime clash pitting Ohio State against Miami) with a few classics thrown in between, celebrating the new year with gridiron suspense has proven to be the rule, not the exception. But what about the regular season? The Bowl Championship Series may have made it easier for Nos. 1 and 2 to settle things on the field in the post-season, but even with the current arrangement, there are no guarantees. Using the rankings of the Associated Press as a litmus, only 15 seasons have culminated with the top two schools taking the field since 1963. Factor in the BCS, and there have only been six match-ups in the past 10 years. * So when it comes to games from September through December, getting the No. 1 and No. 2 teams on the same field is usually the result of either savvy, geography or serendipity. But they have occurred. Nineteen times since 1943. And that’s what makes these THE PERFECT GAME PLAN TO PREVENT BREAKDOWNS. games so momentous. The following is a look back at five of the most compelling. November 30,1996 NO. 2 FLORIDA STATE 24, NO. 1 FLORIDA 21 In the most recent edition of 1 vs. 2 regular season tilt, Florida State used two touchdowns from fullback “Pooh Bear" Williams and six sacks from a nasty defense against Heisman Trophy winning QB Danny Wuerffel to defeat top-ranked Florida, 24-21, in Tallahassee. The regular season finale proved to be the first of two clashes between these in-state rivals within a span of five weeks. Get The Good Stuff* More than 12,000 locations nationwide. www.NAPAAutoCare.com • 800-LET-NAPA CONTINLIEP COMTTwnrr; Who’s No. 1 ? Who’s No. 1 ? were rescheduled or postponed in 1971 so that college football fans could watch the national telecast of the battle of the unbeatens, Nebraska and Oklahoma." Nebraska, the AP’s defending national champions, was led by the dynamic and versatile flanker Johnny Rodgers. Oklahoma was fueled by Greg Pruitt, a talented and fearless back who paced the Sooners’ wishbone offense. OU came into the contest averaging a robust 45 points per game, punctuated by a 75-point explosion earlier in the season against Kansas State. Warrick Dunn ran for 185 yards against Florida in their ’96 clash. (FSU) Warrick Dunn, a three-time all-ACC selection, ran for 185 yards for FSU, which jumped out to a 17-0 first quarter lead and never trailed. But it was Rodgers, the eventual '71 Heisman Trophy recipient, who made headlines, slicing through the OU coverage for a 72yard punt return TD to give the Cornhuskers an early lead. Later, after trailing in the fourth quarter, Nebraska would ride' the broad back of All-American Jeff Kinney, who rushed for his fourth and final touchdown on the afternoon to give the 'Huskers a thrilling, 35-31 comeback win. Nebraska would go on win its second consecutive national title. November 19,1966 NO. 1 NOTRE DAME 10, NO. 2 MICHIGAN STATE 10 Starting running back Nick Eddy was unable to play, re-injuring his shoulder after slipping while getting off the train. Starting quarterback Terry Hanratty suffered a separated shoulder in the first half, courtesy of big defensive end Bubba Smith. All told, the No. 1-ranked Fighting Irish were not having a great day in East Lansing, Mich., falling behind 10-0 before halftime with more than 30 minutes of hell ahead of them in the form of the No. 2 Spartans, owners of one of the most intimidating defenses in college football. But Notre Dame, who came into the contest with five shutouts to its credit, showed their golden mettle, keeping the Spartans off the scoreboard in the second half while managing to tie the game in the third quarter. In the final period, Notre Dame had a chance to kick the go-ahead field goal, but Joe Azzaro, who nailed a 28-yarder to deadlock the score, missed wide right on a 42-yard attempt. Later, with the ball on their own 30, a minute left to play, and a raucous Spartan crowd looming all around, Notre Dame's Ara Parseghian surveyed his team's daunting situation ... and elected to run out the clock for a 10-10 tie. Florida would exact sweet revenge by defeating the No. 1 Seminoles, 52-20, in the schools' 1997 Sugar Bowl rematch to claim the national title. But on Nov. 30, the day belonged to FSU. Ironically, Florida State was involved in the previous regular season game of 1 vs. 2, falling to No. 2 Notre Dame, 31-24, in 1993 before winning the national championship that season. In doing so, the third-year head coach would shoulder a lifetime's worth of second guessing. Prudent? Perhaps. With no overtime in college football, the move proved to be a shrewd one, as Notre Dame destroyed USC the following week, 54-0, to complete their regular season undefeated and earn the school its first national championship in 27 years. Michigan State would finish second September 27,1986 overall. NO. 2 MIAMI 28, NO. 1 OKLAHOMA 16 After waiting patiently in the wings as a backup quarterback to Miami greats Jim Kelly and Bernie Kosar, Vinny Testaverde took over as the Hurricanes' signal caller in 1985. Early the following season, the senior would lead the 'Canes to a convincing, 28-16 home victory against top-ranked Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl, setting the tone for his eventual All-America and Heisman Trophy honors. “We'd fought hard to come back and tie it," said Parseghian. “After all that, I didn't want to risk giving it to them cheap. ... I wasn't going to do a jackass thing like that at this point." November 9,1946 Testaverde shredded the Sooners' vaunted defense, connecting on 75 percent of his passes (21 of 28) for 261 yards and four touchdowns. The win marked the first time in 13 regular-season meetings that a No. 2 team defeated a No. 1. Oklahoma, the defending national champion, would go on to finish third in the final polls. NO. 1 NEBRASKA 35, NO. 2 OKLAHOMA 31 As Richard Whittingham so aptly described in his comprehensive book. Rites of Autumn, “Millions of Thanksgiving turkey dinners Vinny Testaverde led Miami over Oklahoma in 1986. (UM Photo Archives) Army, led by running backs Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis—Mr. Inside and Mr. Outside, respectively—had the best scoring chance on the day, as Blanchard broke rank from his nickname with a burst outside at the Cadets' 42-yard line. With a clear path to the end zone and the crowd rising as one, he looked to be the hero. But Irish defensive back Johnny Lujack dashed across the field to corral the All-American by his ankles at the Notre Dame 37 for a touchdown-saving play. 41 Chris Weber is a freelance writer based in Pittsburgh r — — — — — — — — — — — — — “T I I ASSOCIATED PRESS NO. 1 VS. NO. 2 ALL-TIME REGULAR SEASON GAMES | . I " I * Nov. 30.1996 No. 2 Florida State 24, No. 1 Florida 21 Nov. 13,1993 No. 2 Notre Dame 31, No. 1 Florida State 24 Nov. 16, 1991 No. 2 Miami 17, No. 1 Florida State 16 I I ■ Sept. 16,1989 No. 1 Notre Dame 24, No. 2 Michigan 19 Nov. 26,1988 | ■ " I I I No. 1 Notre Dame 27, No. 2 Southern California 10 I I I I I I " I I ■ iI NO. 1 ARMY 0, NO. 2 NOTRE DAME 0 The top-ranked Cadets entered Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y., as back-to-back defending national champions and owners of a 25game win streak. But they exited in disappointment, their hopes for an unprecedented third consecutive crown derailed by a Fighting Irish squad that stood toe-to-toe with the mighty Black Knights en route to a scoreless tie and eventual national championship of their I * own. I The game was filled with story lines. Chief among them was the Irish's thirst for revenge after being outscored by the Cadets, 107-0, in the schools' two previous encounters. In addition, Notre Dame was once again led by head coach Frank Leahy, who had returned from active duty with the Navy following World War II. November 25,1971 But the Irish, who throttled second-ranked Michigan, 35-12, three seasons earlier in the first-ever regular-season clash between No. 1 vs. 2 teams, were unable to repeat their feat, failing to penetrate Army's staunch defense in front of 74,000 boisterous fans. I I I I I * I ■ i Nov. 21,1987 No. 2 Oklahoma 17, No. 1 Nebraska 7 Sept. 27.1986 No. 2 Miami 28, No. 1 Oklahoma 16 Oct. 19.1985 No. 1 Iowa 12, No. 2 Michigan 10 Sept. 26.1981 No. 1 Southern California 28, No. 2 Oklahoma 24 Nov. 25,1971 No. 1 Nebraska 35, No. 2 Oklahoma 31 Dec. 6,1969 No. 1 Texas 15, No. 2 Arkansas 14 Sept. 28,1968 No. 1 Purdue 37, No. 2 Notre Dame 22 Nov. 19, 1966 No. 1 Notre Dame 10, No. 2 Michigan State 10, tie Nov. 9,1946 No. 1 Army 0, No. 2 Notre Dame 0, tie Dec. 1,1945 No. 1 Army 32, No. 2 Navy 13 Nov. 10, 1945 No. 1 Army 48, No. 2 Notre Dame 0 Dec. 2,1944 I i ■ ■ | I I i ■ | . * I I ■ | ■ ' I i * ■ No. 1 Army 23, No. 2 Navy 7 Nov. 20,1943 No. 1 Notre Dame 14, No. 2 Iowa Pre-Flight 13 Oct. 9, 1943 I No. 1 Notre Dame 35, No. 2 Michigan 12 I II b I . ■ Whoa Nellie! For nearly 50 years, Keith Jackson was the voice of college football By Jeff Cummins There’s just something about college football that makes you feel at home. When the leaves turn colors, much of the country seems to turn to their alma mater to recapture a time when everything seemed so right. Even those who have never stepped foot in a college stadium are familiar with the feeling, largely because of Keith Jackson. One of the all-time great sports broadcasters, Jackson conveyed college football’s drama and excitement with a charming, folksy wit that became synonymous with the game itself. For two generations, it could be argued that Saturday afternoons were incomplete without him. He was caught up by the game that he brought to life for so many at a very young age. “I always enjoyed the Rose Bowl," Jackson says. “That was a very important venue to me because it goes back to my days as a kid on the farm down in Georgia when I listened to that '43 game on an old battery radio layin’ in front of a log fire in a farmhouse, and Georgia beat UCLA, 9-0. It was a moment that I really never forgot, and I was at the right age at that particular time.” Nobody gave viewers the feel of a big-time game quite like Jackson. From his classic “WHOA NELLIE!” to his endearing term for . linemen—“The big uglies”—Jackson took the fans out of the living room and placed them at stadiums across the country. His quotes conveyed the feeling of marching bands playing in the afternoon sun—“Music, ringin’ across the festival”—amplified surges in momentum—“Ooooh, that could be a will-breaker”—and captured the historic sense of particular games: “In a season of college football, this is the weekend with whiskers.” One of Jackson’s gifts was his ability to talk about a big game in a way that pulled people in without over-hyping the contest. “I always felt that the game belonged to the players and the coaches,” Jackson says. “I never wanted to intrude, and if you’re going to be a sports announcer, there’s one thing you should take to your heart." Millions of college football fans have been entertained by Jackson’s calls, and over the years he saw more than his share of great gridiron moments. Ace Paint - a simple plan for success. Count on help from Ace’s playbook AiCE The helpful place. 'Colors may vary from actual paint colors. “I remember Rashaan Salaam had one of the great games for an individual in the history of football when he was playing at Colorado and they went down to Austin and beat Texas and he’d had a concussion in the ballgame,” Jackson recalls. “Nobody knew it and he didn’t remember the fourth quarter.” More than the individual performances, Jackson appreciated the atmosphere and pageantry of the game, which he conveyed so vividly to television audiences for several decades. “There were a lot of those kinds of things, where it was cold, or it was wet, or hot, but it was still fun,” he says. “I don’t think I went to a college football game that I didn’t enjoy. r 0 K! T T fiH I r T\ Whoa Nellie! “And as the years went on by, I began to appreciate the soul of what I was lookin’ at. I think seeing grandmas and grandpas out there with mom and dad and the grandkids—you’d get sometimes three or four generations if you were lucky—and they were never mean." He had a love of many venues around the country, and often pictured them when they weren’t filled with screaming fans on a Saturday afternoon. In particular, Jackson had an affinity for the history of Michigan Stadium, which he dubbed “The Big House." “Lloyd Carr was always looking for something to jack up his team," he says. “So I said, ‘I tell you what to do. Coach. Why don’t you do what I used to do? On Friday night, when everybody else is out there partying and having a good time and it’s quiet, go over to the Big House, and take your team with you and tell them to be stone-still quiet for five minutes, and just sit down in that empty stadium.’ “And he did." Naturally, Jackson’s talent made him a valued commodity, and he worked on numerous sporting events, including the Olympics, Monday Night Football, Major League Baseball and ABC’s Wide World of Sports. During the 1977 World Series, he had to fly from New York to Dallas and then back to New York to cover two World Series games and the annual Red River clash between Texas and Oklahoma. I did Yankee Stadium, the Cotton Bowl and Yankee Stadium all in a matter of 40 hours, he remembers. “One of the funny parts of that particular thing that makes it stick out was that Chuck Howard was the producer, and he had said to the production assistant. They’re on their way, get [Jackson] here. I don t care how you do it, but you get him here, because we’re going on the air at eight o’clock and I want him in the booth.’ “So we landed at LaGuardia airport, and I looked out the window and realized what was going on, because sitting there was an ambulance, and this young woman did her job. She'' got us there. We got in that ambulance, and Jerry Klein was my research guy and he jumped in and I told him, ‘Get in and get on the gurney.’ It was an off-duty ambulance that was hired, but when [the driver] flipped on his lights I guess she broke every law in New York City and Mayor Koch spent years tryin’ to fine us for doing that, but I guess he never did do it." Many college football fans nationwide like to claim Jackson as their own. Though he appreciates that, football is not his life. What’s most important to him is family, the chance to stay retired and spend his life with his wife Turi Ann, their children and grandchildren. Jackson was a college football announcer on the ABC team since the network bought broadcast rights to the sport in 1966. His tenure ended with the spectacular Rose Bowl two years ago, when Texas edged USC in one of the greatest games of all time. After 40 years of bringing the atmosphere of the sport to fans watching on TV, it was fitting that Jackson finished his career in one of his favorite venues, calling one of the greatest football games of all time. # TAKE YOUR GAME TO THE LIMIT Try cool, refreshing, chewy mint flavored HOT TAMALES® ICE”! Jeff Cummins can be reached at jeffcummins@optonline.net. Photos Courtesy of ABC Photo Archives Go to www.hottainales.coin .:., ,:'-fc:i|fi!P?P ,-.. tC'‘X'sA'; 'i; . > '■ ‘V i' "<•/ .A' -rx i/X^ >j ■ . .;.i^t Edinboro Fighting Scots ^, t- , .. v'-^'•" 'ftt •■ INO. fMame £ 2 Donnye Aiken ru. vvt. 11. CB 5-9 165 NG 6-0 267 Sr. 54 Jeremy Appell DE LS Fr. C Athens, PA/Athens Area Nick^rgosz OT 6-4 257 Fr. David Bostic B w, s 4 fi p-- ^ ,. . jyT "xc,. '* -xi':.': ^ >* -- Chad Brooks 23 6-1 258 So. Houston Brown TB 5-9 196 So. WR 5-9 171 P OT 7 Matt Catemolo DT RichCerro Eric Costello OG 5-10 262 So. 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Individual websites hyping potential finalists have been created, and football programs have also been known Darren McFadden to generate Heisman campaigns by sending out mousepads, CDs and even bobbleheads pumping up their candidate. Archie Griffin is the only player to win the award twice 51 Named after John W. Heisman, a legendary college coach instrumental in the development of the game of football on and off the field in the late 19th century and early 20th century, the award is given annually to the best individual player in college football. Offensive players have dominated (40 running backs and 24 quarterbacks are among the 72 winners), but no full-time receiver has captured the honor since Michigan’s Desmond Howard in 1991. Modeled after New York University back Ed Smith, the Heisman may now rank as the second most famous pose in New York behind the Statue of Liberty’s. The legacy of the Heisman Trophy, entering its 72nd year, stretches from coast to coast, and could expand across the Pacific Ocean to where Hawaii quarterback Colt At the very first voting held in 1935,113 people determined Chicago halfback Jay Berwanger as the top player in college football. In 2007, more than 900 people had a say in Chio State quarterback Troy Smith’s victory, including members of the media and former Heisman trophy winners. The Heisman ranks as one of the ultimate honors in sports. The professional ranks name Most Valuable Players, but the very best individuals can rack up multiple awards over the course of a career. Because of the nature of college football, there has been just a single two-time winner (Chio State running back Archie Griffin in 1974 and 1975) since 1935. In fact, some of the biggest news about the 2007 Heisman Trophy centers around preseason favorite Darren McFadden, a junior running back from Arkansas. The runner-up to Smith last Decembefr, he’s the only returning finalist from 2006 for an award that ha® never been given to a freshman or sophomore. After his runner-up showing in year number two, however, McFadden enters his junior campaign as one of the favorites to break the recent stranglehold on the award held by quarterbacks. Signal-callers have captured six of the last seven awards, and no Southeastern Conference player has held the trophy since Florida’s Danny Wuerffel in 1996. Whenever the Heisman name is mentioned, people instantly recall fond memories of winners past. Television helped propel Desmond Howard to the 1991 award after his now-famous pose following a 93-yard punt return for a touchdown against rival Chio State. And who can forget Nebraska quarterback Eric Crouch’s sleight of hand in pulling off a 63-yard touchdown catch on a reverse pass that ended Cklahoma’s 20-game winning streak and vaulted him into the driver’s seat for the 2001 honor. No matter who the 2007 winner is or what football program he leads, one thing is certain: no matter what happens for the rest of his life, the trophy will cement his status as one of college football’s all-time greats. Mi Johnny Rodgers won the Heisman in 1971, shortly after this 72-yard punt return for a touchdown in the Game of the Century, the Nebraska vs. Oklahoma matchup some consider the greatest game ever played By Doug Mittler Oklahoma's 47-game room following dT:: arMemoh. Sfadlam and go. righ. fo “I never believed that what happened ^ played center day. -It's neat that people shll The streak is an a<=bievement on tte point. 56-game hitting streak, and y major college team has come Hal, century lafer, .he overcast Norman, Ckla., remains allege f~*all htetonrJ. N—r 1M957 school that went almost five responsible for both ;'lbegirng and end ouke remarkable run. ®|^“u!t°to°S° No ^ ^ the milestone to 1971 and Miami and in change of a team still seeking tts way. .Hlnk they were al«uM9.point Fighting Irish coach Terry Brennan, a mere 29 years o r ft as T T M11 r B r A tki T T w n r i\ Sooner Streak Sooner Streak “We looked at it as a great opportunity. Maybe they might take it easy and not expect that much from us.” The Sooners had not lost a game since a 28-21 setback to Notre Dame on September 26, 1953. Following a tie against Pittsburgh, Wilkinson made several lineup changes and in their next game, Oklahoma defeated Texas in the annual Red River Rivalry in Dallas. The streak was under way. The 1953 season ended with nine straight wins, including a victory over Maryland in the Orange Bowl. Three undefeated seasons would follow, with the Sooners earning National Championships in 1955 and 1956. One of the keys to success was a run-oriented offense that made ample use of quick handoffs and option pitches. During the streak, the Sooners’ second-string team was considered better than most of the first string squads in the country. The architect was the stoic Wilkinson, who was known for running sharp, crisp practices. “One of coach Wilkinson’s traits was that no one was going to outcondition his players," Bowman says. The seeds for the 1957 upset were planted a year earlier when the Sooners visited South Bend in the first meeting ^ince that 1953 defeat. Oklahoma may have been out for blood-and got it in the first few plays of the game. Early in the contest, Notre Dame’s Paul Hornung, who would go on to win the Heisman Trophy, took the ball out of a shotgun formation and was flattened by All-America linebacker Jerry Tubbs. “Our linebacker knocked his teeth out,” Bowman says. “That set the pattern.” j Oklahoma went on to a 40-0 victory, the school’s first-ever win over Notre Dame. The streak had become an enormous source of pride for a state that was still shedding the Dust Bowl image of the Great Depression. Keeping it going would be difficult in 1957, since the Sooners had lost many star players, including Tubbs and quarterback Jimmy Harris. But Oklahoma won their fjrst seven games of the season, with the one close call being a 14-13 win over Color^fdo. Notre Dame, meanwhile, had endured its first losing season in 24 years in 1956. And as the showdown with the Sooners approached, the Fighting Irish were just 4-2, losing its last two games to Navy and Michigan State by a combined score of 54-12. Brennan, who replaced the legendary Frank Leahy, was under fire. But the bulk of the players who had taken their lumps in 1956, were starting to come together, even if the Irish didn’t have the results to show for it. Brennan says that he added “a few wrinkles" to the game plan, such as calling the defensive signals from the sidelines to take the pressure off the linebackers. “If it was a bad call, it would be my bad call," he says. A record crowd of 63,134 filled the stadium for a game that was broadcast nationally by NBC, with Lindsey Nelson and Red Grange calling the action. They watched as the Sooners moved to the Notre Dame 13 on their first possession, but a surprise pass attempt failed on fourth down. It was the closest Oklahoma got to the endzone all day. They gained just 98 yards on the ground while the Fighting Irish, led by fullback Nick Pietrosante, rolled up 169. But Notre Dame also struggled in putting points on the board early on. As was the custom at the time, substitutions were not done individually, but as an entire unit. “It was a goofy rule and all the coaches hated it,” Brennan says. Neither the first nor second teams could find the end zone and the game was still scoreless early in the fourth quarter. It was at that point that Irish quarterback Bob Williams began a 20-play, 80-yard drive. recalls a half century later. “We were waiting for the fifth quarter." That quarter never came. Notre Dame had its redemption and the upset sparked a late-season surge that would help move the Fighting Irish into the top 10 of the final Associated Press poll by the time the season was over. “He called a terrific ball game. I never think he got enough credit,” Brennan says of Williams. “That last drive, he did it all by himself.” Wilkinson, who suffered just his ninth defeat since taking over at Oklahoma in 1947, told his players they had nothing be ashamed of. But could it have been prevented? After Monty Stickles kicked the extra point, Oklahoma had two more possessions. Wilkinson used a different quaterback in each one, but to no avail. An interception by Williams sealed the deal and Oklahoma's incredible run had come to an end. “The coaches, for some reason, were worried about this game more than others," says Bowman, who would go on to a career in coaching and then spend more than three decades as executive director of the Oklahoma Fellowship of Christian Athletes. As the clocked counted down, the public address announcer asked that the crowd stand up and give the players a hand. They did before sitting down in stunned silence. “They ran us all week until we could hardly walk. They over-prepared our football team.” “I can’t blame them,” Brennan says. “No one likes to lose.” Oklahoma’s players entered the locker room not wanting to believe the game was over. “No one had taken their gear off. We just sat there,” Bowman Bowman remembers that at halftime, All-America halfback Clendon Thomas told him that his legs were “spent,” probably from the exhaustive workouts. Whatever the reason, Owen Field fell silent late in the afternoon of November 16, 1957. The streak was over. And just as Wilkinson predicted, the college football world still talks about it today. ^ Myths and Legends There are two sides to every story, and TDI looks at both sides of a few of them in the world of college football. ^ By Jon Cooper College football history is tilled with stories that are romanticized or embellished over time. While there’s not nearly enough space to tackle them all. Touchdown Illustrated chose three myths and legends to investigate. Myths and Legends Myth #1 strength In Returning Numbers top 25. use returned 15 starters (10 of them on defense). Only three top-25 schools — #7 Wisconsin and #9 Virginia Tech (each with 16) and #14 UCLA (20) had more returning starters than the Winning or losing a rivalry game can give a program a huge lift or deliver a devastating blow when it carries over into the following Trojans. season. Mandel believes that where there is parity in the number of returning starters — the top 25 averaged 12.6 returning starters — there is also a danger in putting too much stock in the number Of course, how much carryover actually goes into a new season is debatable and can skew the next season’s polls. The key phrase when considering carryover is “returning seniors" and that often holds a lot of weight. “Number of returning starters is the single most influential criteria used by pollsters and prognosticators in forming preseason expectations of teams," Stewart Mandel says, college football writer and author of the book. Bowls, Polls & Tattered Souls: Tackling the Chaos and Controversy that Reign Over College Football. “Obviously, much depends on whether that team was good or bad the year before, but assuming most people use last year’s final poll as the ‘starting point,’ then returning starters is the first item used to start rearranging." Heading into the 2007 season, the University of Southern California topped the preseason Associated Press of returnees. “It’s most important when the numbers are extreme — i.e. if a team returns 18 starters, that’s a strong testimonial, and if a team returns just seven or eight starters, it’s pretty valid reason to believe that team is in for a rebuilding season," he says. (The preseason top 25 averaged 12.6 returning starters.) “Where I think it gets pretty overrated is in between. There’s really not much difference between 14 returning starters and 11 returning starters, and, in fact, the pure number is almost meaningless. What if a team returns 15 starters, but the seven it lost were its seven best players? What if a team returns 10 starters, but seven or eight of the projected ‘new’ starters are veterans who’ve had extensive playing time as backups or injury fill-ins?" So should UCLA, which returned 10 starters on each side of the ball and has the added feather in its cap of defeating USC in their regular season finale last season, feel better than say, defending national champion Florida, which returns only six starters from last year (the fewest in the top 25) and only one starter on defense? Before starting in with the jokes about “Urban blight," remember that the team the Gators beat in last season’s National Championship Gajne, Ohio State, entered 2006 with 10 returning starters and only two on defense. Mandel, who has been a part of the polling process for more than a decade, warns that numbers on paper are just that and while they should be examined, too much consideration could backfire. In recent years, one SEC school has provded that if you have talented players who have been around the program for several years, starting experience will not be as big a factor. 1.4 MILLION PEOPLE ARE STALKED EVERY YEAR IN THE UNITED STATES Stalking: A course of harassing conduct directed at a ft specific person. This can include repeated phone calls, I following, damage to property or homes, and any other ^ action that controls, tracks, or frightens someone. National Center for Victims of Crime Stalking Resource Center If you or someone you know is being stalked, please call 1-800-FYI-CALL g Stalking is a serious and often violent crime. Working y together, men and women can raise awareness and f bring stalking to an end. or visit www.ncvc.org/src for assistance. The Stalking Resource Center can help you make a safety ft For more information, visit the Department of Justice's plan, learn more about your legal “Georgia has had several teams recently that lost a bunch of starters but managed to contend for the SEC title yet again, 2005 being a good example, when quarterback D.J. Shockley was replacing a four-year starter [David Greene] but was himself a talented fifth-year senior. That team surprised everybody and won the SEC." Myth Debunked: A big returning cast doesn't always equal big wins. S Office on Violence Against Women at www.usdoj.gov/ovw. rights, and find help in your if local area. ' r Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women riyth #E Bring on the Night at LSU A fall Saturday night in Baton Rouge is hardly a storybook setting, unless you’re Stephen King or the LSU football team. Since 1960, the Tigers have compiled a 187-62-4 record in home night games — that's a .747 winning percentage — and easily beats their 16-21-3 (.438) ledger during the day. “I don’t think that it’s that much louder, if it is at all louder, than it is at Georgia or Florida or Tennessee,” he says. “It’s just the atmosphere is unique because of the culture here, because of the music and the food and the party atmosphere that is created by the people.” □ o ^\o o As for LSU’s perceived daytime weakness, Hawthorne suggests the schedule offers the answer. Since 2000, 19 of the Tigers’ 20 losses have come to ranked teams or conference foes. Eight of those losses came to teams ranked in the top 10 and only five of those were at home. “They really started playing night games back in 1931," Tigers' longtime announcer Jim Hawthorne says. “Believe it or not, the actual reason they put lights on the stadium and started playing at night was because it was so hot [during the day].” Hawthorne adds that giving a few more hours of anticipation to the passionate fans who start camping out at 4:00 p.m. Friday afternoon, helps create a more intense atmosphere. “The only reason that the Tigers play during the day is because they’re playing the best teams in the nation and the games are moved to the afternoon,” he says. “Therefore, it’s more difficult to win those games. Most people don’t even think of that when they talk about, ‘Oh my God, they can’t win in the afternoon.’ But Hawthorne denies there’s anything mystical going on at night at a stadium, that after a late game-winning touchdown pass in a 1988 game against Auburn, shook so that the vibration registered on the seismograph in the school's Department of Geology across “The fans have become more and more used to the fact that if you want to play all your games at night, go 3-11 every year," he adds with a laugh. “We’d never have to worry about playing one during the day.” campus. Myth Debunked: Tiger Stadium’s nighttime dominance doesn’t mean that LSU is tougher at night than during the day. y if Available in Original Dark and Milk Chocolatey. Chewy chocolatey bites loaded with crunchy peanuts. Visit us at www.justborn.com and www.peanutchews.com. ©Just Born, Inc, 2007 Myths and Legends Myth #3 There’s No Place Like Home On paper, there’s comfort in having your archrival come to your house. But games aren’t played on paper, and playing host can become an albatross around the home team’s necks. Take for example the Auburn-Alabama rivalry. Arguably the fiercest rivalry in southeastern — if not all of — college football, the Iron Bowl can be played anywhere and can feature an unranked team against an unbeaten one, but none of that matters. “In a rivalry game, it doesn’t matter where you play," Auburn head coach Tommy Tuberville says. “I’ve lost to [Alabama] here at our stadium. So where you play the game really doesn’t make that much of a difference." Tuberville can afford to be gracious, as his Tiger teams have beaten the Crimson Tide five straight times and have never lost in Tuscaloosa. But the visiting team has won on the opponent’s turf six times during his tenure. The interstate equivalent of The Iron Bowl is the Auburn-Georgia game, which is commonly referred to as the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry. The teams have met 110 times, with Auburn leading the series 53-50-8. Since 1997, the road team has won seven times. The road also has been kind in the annual battles between intrastate rivals Florida State and Miami and Florida State and Florida. In the Miami-FSU series, the home team has split the last six meetings and the teams have split the last 10 games. In the hotly contested Florida-Florida State tilts, the home team has held serve only once in the last four years. Big rivalries aren’t limited to the South and neither is the tradition of rude guests. Amongst the rudest visitors are the participants of the Backyard Brawl between Pittsburgh and West Virginia (Pittsburgh leads the series, 59-37-3). The series began in 1895 and is among the most bitter in the nation. Obviously home field hasn’t meant much, as over the last 10 years the visitor has won five times. The Mountaineers have won four of the last five brawls, yet since 1997, no team has won more than two in a row (something WVU will try and accomplish this year in Morgantown). One notable exception to the rude guest phenomenon is the annual Oregon-Oregon State game, referred to as The Civil War. Over the past decade, the host team’s fans have gone home happy every time and four games have been decided by at least three touchdowns. Myth Debunked: Home may be where the heart is, but when playing a rival, it’s not necessarily where the wins are. M Jerome Bettis knows what it means to go the distance. That’s why he relies on Mobil Clean 5000. It’s as tough and durable as he is, with serious engine protection guaranteed for 5,000 miles. In fact, it’s the only conventional oil to make that kind of claim. And with most carmakers now recommending oil drains beyond 3,000 miles, that’s a very good thing. Mobil Clean 5000. It’s seriously tough oil. Learn more at mobiloil.com. Official Lubricants of Mobil TDI wants to hear from YOU! As one of the largest publishers of sports gameday print media in the country, u e want to make our publication even better. Please take a tew minutes and give us your feedback. Go to and click on the TDlSimnum Enter to Win a Eift Certificate in the Amount of $1, ODD! .Sur\ey participants can choose ^ Ik to be entered into a drawing upon completion of the survey. There will be 5 first place prizes m T * j awarded; each being a Gift Certificate in the amount of SI .000 redeemable for tickets to sports events of your choosing. * Thank you for your time and good luck with the drawintti America’s “greatest popular spectacle” By Michael Oriard 5J As you drop onto your bleacher seat or settle into something plusher in a newly renovated stadium, you undoubtedly are looking forward to more than a football game. You might have come from a tailgate party that started several hours before kickoff. As a fan of college rather than professional football, you probably enjoy the atmosphere and the pageantry—the bands and cheerleaders and school mascots, the rival fight songs and the raucous student sections where yesterday's card sections have given way to painted faces and cheers spelled out on bare stomachs. Tailgates are fairly recent, but these other trappings are nearly as old as college football itself, and to fans over the years they have been as important as the actual football on the field. This was certainly the case in the intercollegiate game’s early days, when baseball was the national pastime" but football quickly developed into what the Literary Digest \u 1922 called “our greatest popular spectacle." Just how quickly is truly remarkable. The first intercollegiate football game, between Princeton and Rutgers, was played in 1869, after which a small handful of elite northeastern universities organized the sport in the early 1870s. By 1889, 25,000 fans were attending the Thanksgiving Day championship game in New York, and millions more were reading about it in newspapers throughout the country as the game spread everywhere. Already it was as much a spectacle as a sport. Figure 1 Take a look at a typical illustration in Harper's Weekly 'm 1888 (Figure 1: Harper's Weekly, December 10, 1888). Notice that the fans are in the foreground of the picture, the players tiny in the distance. The artist tried not so much to capture the game, but instead the experience of watching it. Notice also that the cheering fans are distinctly well-dressed. Baseball was the people’s game. Football began as a spectator sport for the social elite—only about one percent of Americans went to college at this time—then spread to the masses. Among other pleasures, college football gave ordinary middle-class folk a chance to do what rich people did (football was a lot cheaper than yachting or polo.) The accounts of the games in the newspapers of the day tell the same story: about half of the typical report explained what happened on the field; the other half described who attended the game. This excerpt is from the New York Herald's coverage of the HarvardYale game in 1892: The crowd was magnificently representative of the best interests of the Eastern and the highest aims of our Middle States. The sturdy blood of the Puritans “cheek by jowl” with that of the lusty Dutch settlers of New Amsteredam. The Russells, the Winthrops, the Lawrences, the Prescotts, the Abbotts, the Ameries, the Bayers, the Longfellows, the Adamses and the Quincy's of Massachusetts, were scattered among the Van Rensselaers, the Depews, the Van fED The Big Show Dusers, the Lorillards, the Stuyvestants and the Van Hornes, of New York. These “scions of names that first made pluck and endurance tell on harder fought fields than those of football" were surrounded by “the great mass of undergraduates, the eager, tumultuous student life throbbing with excitement and rivalry yelling itself hoarse for the love of Alma Mater and the hope of victory." students borrowed their “Brek-ek-ek-ex-ko-ax-ko-ax, Oh-op, Ohop, Parabalou!" from Aristophanes’ The Frogs, while Yale’s bulldog mascot. Handsome Dan, made his debut in 1889. Young women wore chrysanthemums in the distinctive colors of their favored school a tradition that would continue to be associated with college football into the 1940s (Figure 2: 1910 Harper’s Weekly. 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For more information please visit www.footballfoundation.org or call 972-566-1000. “Building Leaders Through Football ” Compared to other sports, college football was a spectacle on the field—the swirling chaos of bodies, suddenly interrupted by the occasional long run—while the players themselves were a spectacle to be seen, with their mops of hair and leather nose guards, worn for a bit of protection before helmets and face masks were invented. HARP In contrast to baseball, football was also a spectacle of a sport that few played but many watched, though in an active rather than passive way. And the sport increasingly became a spectacle in a fourth sense: for the pageantry of bands, cheerleaders, school colors, mascots, fight songs, card sections, Figure 2 drum majorettes. Homecoming ceremonies, pep rallies, bonfires, and all the rest that we now take for granted. Harvard, Yale, and Princeton (the “Big Three”) invented the basics of football spectacle as well as the game itself (they also, along the way, created the first ethical controversies—over “slugging” and “tramp athletes” who were blessed with more physical than mental muscle—but that’s a different story). Each school had its own colors and its trademark cheer. Princeton students broke out their “locomotive" cheer (“Rah, rah, rah! Tiger, Tiger, Tiger! Sis, sis, sis! Boom, boom, boom! Aaaaah!”) in the 1880s, several years after they formed the first pep club. Yale own school song (Cole Porter wrote the one that endured at Yale), until the institutions finally settled on the signature fight songs that we know today. Many also tried on various nicknames and mascots until they found the ones that fit just right. College football spectacle T literally spilled into the streets on Thanksgiving Day, which by the 1890s became a holiday consecrated to football. I When the northeastern I schools first organized I the sport, they instituted a j championship game to be played on Thanksgiving. In 1880 they moved the site to New York, where larger facilities were available and students from all of the universities could most easily gather. That was the original plan, anyway. Within a decade, ' a game watched by 5,000 ^ I students was drawing 25,000 New Yorkers and New Englanders, then 30,000-40,000 in the early 1890s as organizers found larger venues. Newspaper accounts described not just the game and its own spectacle but also the eruption of riotous students in the hotels, along the city’s thoroughfares, and at the saloons and theaters in the notorious Tenderloin district after the game. As early as 1882 the New York Times described students and their companions parading to the game up Broadway and Fifth Avenue in four-horse coaches and tally-hos draped with school colors, “waving hats and canes, cheering themselves hoarse, and blowing tin horns with much more energy than the average fish peddler” (Figure 3a and 3b: 1894 Truth and 1901 Saturday Evening Post). ^ ht i* ¥ nt The Big Show “Edgiest, Funniest & Biuest MeteriaiS Around...” -Martin lawrenc When riotous post-game celebrations became too much like actual riots in the early 1890s, with drunken, rowdy students hauled off to jail and their exploits reported in all of the newspapers, university officials put an end to the Thanksgiving Day bacchanal in New York; but not before Thanksgiving had become a day for football throughout the country. As more and more schools took up the game, many of them added to the traditions handed down from the Big Three. Organized cheerleading began at Minnesota in 1898 and Minnesota and Michigan first played for the Little Brown Jug in 1903. Several southern colleges chose female “sponsors" to act the role of fair lady at a medieval tournament for whom their “knights" jousted on the field. Texas A&M had its first pre-game bonfire in 1909. Illinois staged the first Homecoming weekend in 1910, the same year that Cal’s cheering section performed the first card stunt, in the Big Game with Stanford. I O m W 'W Host Doug Williams dong with ATI's Griff, and heavyweight funnyman Ralphie May highlight this special 2-Disc Set, pmsiNis Football spectacle took a quantum leap in the 1920s, as stadiums sprouted like dandelions. Harvard had built the first great stadium in 1903, followed by the Yale Bowl and Princeton’s Palmer Stadium in 1914. Ohio State and Vanderbilt started the building boom among non-Ivy League universities in 1922, with ten more stadiums— including the Los Angeles Coliseum—rising in 1923, and Chicago’s Soldier Field a year later. Writers inevitably compared these new American amphitheaters to the Roman Colosseum, which as one of them noted could have been dropped into the Yale Bowl with plenty of room to spare. ; featuring over six hours of uncensored standup that takes free speech to its very limits. THK CUKTIS PUBLISHING COMPANY. PhiUd«!phi. Figure 3b The writer in 1922 who called college football “our greatest popular spectacle" was responding to these massive bowls and horseshoes. The 75,000 fans at Chio Stadium or the 120,000 at Soldier Field for Notre Dame-USC within a few years, were themselves a spectacle not seen since ancient Rome. In these monumental new stadiums cheering and marching bands and halftime shows became more highly organized. Before the 1920s, all cheerleaders had been male, since such public display would have been inappropriate for proper young women (some schools held out against female cheerleaders into the 1940s and 1950s). In the 1920s, young women began showing up on the sidelines to lead the cheers, modestly attired in long skirts and loose sweaters. Cver time as skirts rose and sweaters shrank, ogling became an important part of the spectacle for males in the stands. Drum majorettes also sent heads spinning. A certain Miss Betty Bailey— who strutted for SMU in 1935—had Los Angeles sportswriters in a tizzy when the Mustangs played UCLA, then returned for the Rose Bowl in January, “to raise the temperature in our town about seven degrees." With its “aerial circus" passing game, SMU was the decade’s most spectacular team on the field as well as at halftime. All of this provided a great deal of topics for writers. In the 1920s, observers contrasted the spectacle, the “color and display," of college football to the simpler, more leisurely experience of watching baseball. In the 1930s, they denigrated professional football for lacking this essential element of the college game. Even Figure 3a /. L Uca/K'/ rt"Ui BestBuycom NFAIi ) y'U starz i www.starzhoment.com 'UT 'it k CONTINUED The Big Show when the Chicago Bears’ Red Grange tried to make a case for the pros' greater skill, he had to concede that “in the professional game, however, we've lacked the props—^that is, bands, organized cheering, mass meetings and football girls—^which make college football a pageant." Besides “spectacle," the word always associated with college football during these decades was “spirit." Pros played for money to win. But the spirit to do or die for dear old Rutgers was supposedly what made college football more than a mercenary battle. And the spectacle of college football fed into this spirit while allowing everyone in the stadium to participate. Time magazine twice, in 1930 and 1935, put “Football’s Public" on its cover, as the sport’s true hero. Fans at college football games were not just spectators but were themselves part of the spectacle enjoyed by everyone else. Over the decades, new traditions have continually emerged. The Ohio State marching band dotted its first “i" in 1936. Traveler, use s Trojan horse, first galloped around Los Angeles Coliseum in 1961. The marching bands at historical black colleges were a well-kept secret for most of the country until the 1960s, when Grambling introduced the rest of the football world to Sousa mixed with Motown. Instead of a student in a costume, LSU keeps a real Bengal tiger in a cage. The University of Washington claims to have invented “the wave," in 1981. Until an SEC ban on the term, Florida-Georgia boasted “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party." There is likely not a college or university that does not have its own traditions, part of the spectacle without which the games would not be as meaningful. Today, we often take the special atmosphere of college football, the result of smaller stadiums and a hundred years of history, for granted. Other sports may have appropriated many of its elements, but the college football experience remains unique. And if you look down onto the field, you might even catch a game being played. Michael Oriard is a professor and associate dean at Oregon State University. His latest book, Brand NFL: The Making and Selling of America’s Favorite Sport, is available now. ^ The Official Basketball Lifestyle Magazine of the NBA SUBSCRIBE mHOOP JOHNSON $ 15.99 for 1 Year Capture the excitement of the NBA all year long with exclusive, behind-the-scenes coverage of your favorite teams and players. FREE BONUS WITH SUBSCRIPTION The Official 2008 NBA All-Star Program* □ YES! 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" We encourage the devdopment of individuals & teams to excel" 229 Waterford Street Edinboro, PA 16412 Page 36 Visit our website at www.penn-union.com Phone: 814-734-1631 Fax: 814-734-4946 Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here Page 37 Gallup & TenHaken ^9 POLRRIS VE :ragie: 300 Mill St. Edinboro, PA 16412 814-734-5997 814-734-4993 John Deere Agricultural ATV - Snowmobile Residential Sales - Parts - Service Commercial Accessories Under the direction of Mr. Chuck Lute, the 2007 Spirit of the Scots Marching Band will perform at all home football games in addition to numerous other appearances. Music for the band includes "Scottish Fantasy", "Johnny One Note", "I'm Just a Gigolo", "Save the Last Dance for Me", and "Scotland the Brave". The chairman of the music department is Dr. Gary S. Grant, and the department secretary is Kathy Pernisek. The Spirit of the Scots Staff and Section Leaders include band staff Ken Berlin and Joe Salorino; drum majors James Hopper and Armond Walter; tarn captains Amanda Aul and Rebecca Grossman; flag captains Lisa Kowalski and Brandy Walters; Beth Dicke and Alecia Trucco (flute); Whitney Osborn (clarinet); Adam McCarrison (alto saxophone); Patrick Davis (bag pipes/tenor sax); Andrew Kipp and Kyle LaPaglia (trumpet); Emily Alvin (mellophone); Aaron Antimary (baritone); Anna Glass (trombone); Matt Lanich (tuba); and Brianne Lute (percussion/pit). The Voice of the Scots is John Fleming. M'S Equipment 13521 Cambridge Road Rte 99 One Mile South of Edinboro University Good Luck Fighting Scots! JUST MINUTES AWAY AT 1-79 AND 6N 1-79 UNCLE CHAELIE’S PIZZA PUB RT99 DO 6N DO WH WHAT 6N EOINBORO TASTES RIGHT UNIVERSITY 1-79 AT NIGHT RT99 OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT OR LATER 102 WASHINGTON TOWNE BLVD, EDINBORO 9175 WEST RIDGE RD, GIRARD 1011 PARK AVE, MEADVILLE 821 PITTSBURGH AVE, ERIE 5902 WATTSBURG RD, ERIE 4186 BUFFALO RD, ERIE 105 EAST 12 ST, ERIE 5901 PEACH ST, ERIE 814-734-1556 mm^ 606EiteSt Giant Eagle Plaza EU.UMNI@EDINBORO. Bill McDonald ... ranks second in career wins with 54. Sox Harrison ... Edinboro's first coach, with a record 15 years at the helm. Tom Hollman ... Edinboro's career leader in wins with 78. Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here! Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here! Page 41 ■ All-Americans FIai*laii Hill Trophy Two Edinboro University football players have been finalists for the Harlon Hill Trophy, presented annually to the top player in NCAA Division II football. Running back Elbert Cole was one of three finalists in 1989, while wide re­ ceiver Ernest Priester was a finalist a year later. Cole placed third in the '89 balloting. He earned All-American honors in 1989, receiving first team accolades from Kodak/ American Eootball Coaches Association, second team recognition from Football Gazette, and third team status from Associated Press. Cole rushed for 1,507 yards and set Penn­ sylvania State Athletic Conference records for touchdowns (24) and points (148). He led the Fighting Scots to the PSACWest title, a 8-3 record and a number seven ranking in the final Division II poll. Priester was runnerup to North Dakota State quarterback Chris Simdom in 1990 when the Bison claimed the Division II national title. Priester was the PSAC Western Division CoPlayer of the Year in 1990. He was also recog­ nized by Kodak/American Football Coaches Association, Associated Press and the Football Gazette as a first team All-American. The wide receiver hauled in 47 passes for 1,102 yards and 15 TDs. Edinboro finished 9-3, reaching the Division II quarterfinals. Three years ago Andre Burke (below) made a run at the Harlon Hill Trophy, as the tailback was a Northeast Region semifinalist. Burke ended up with a school-record 1,713 yards and 19 TDs. Elbert Cole, a 1989 finalist, with the Harlon Hill Trophy. 2006 Ben Stroup, LB - 1st team AP Little All-America; 1st team Football Gazette; 2nd team Daktronics; hon. ment. D2Jbotball.com Kyle Witucki, TE ~ 2nd team Daktronics; hon. ment. D2football.com Chris Amico, DT — 2nd team Football Gazette 2005 Greg Bzorek, OT - 2nd team AP Little AllAmerica; 2nd team D2Jbotball.com; 2nd team Daktronics 3rd team Football Gazette; 3rd team GollegeSportsReport.com Chris Amico, DT — 1st team Football Gazette; 2nd team Daktronics Chris Avery, CB — 2nd team D2Jbotball.com; 2nd team Daktronics; 3rd team Football Gazette; 3rd team GollegeSportsReport.com Chris Kaczor, C — 3rd team Football Gazette 2004 Greg Bzorek, OT - 3rd team AP Little AllAmerica; 2nd team D2Jbotball.com; hon. ment. Football Gazette Andre Burke, TB — 2nd team D2Jbotball.com; 3rd team Football Gazette Seth Fragale, OLB ~ hon. ment. D2fix)tball.com; hon. ment. Football Gazette Kody Robertson, PK - hon. ment. D2football.com; hon. ment. Football Gazette 2003 Joe Valvoda, C ~ 1st team AFCA; 1st team AP Little All-America; hon. ment. D2football.com Raji El-Amin, FS ~ 3rd team AP Little AllAmerica; 2nd team D2football.com; 3rd team Football Gazette 2002 Sean McNicholas, P ~ 1st team AFGA; 1st team, AP Little All-America; 2nd team Football Gazette; 2nd team D2Football.com Brandon Nicodemus, OG - hon. ment. D2Football.com 2001 Sean McNicholas, P ~ hon. ment. Football Gazette Brandon Nicodemus, OG — hon. ment. Football Gazette All-Americans 1993 Mike Kegarise, OL - 1st team AP Little AllAmerica, third team Football Gazette Jason Perkins, LB - 2nd team AP Little AllAmerica; second team Football Gazette 1992 Mike Kegarise, OL -- 3rd team AP Little AllAmerica; hon. ment. Football Gazette Jason Perkins, LB - 3rd team Football Gazette Mike Barnes, DB — 3rd team Football Gazette Anthony Ross, DE - 3rd team Football Gazette Georj Lewis, DB ~ hon. ment. Football Gazette Scott Nickel, OL — hon. ment. Football Gazette Gary Lhotsky P ~ hon. ment. Football Gazette Larry Jackson, RB - hon. ment. Football Gazette 1991 Curtis Rose, OL ~ 2nd team AP Little All-America; 1st team Football Gazette Jason Perkins, LB ~ 2nd team Football Gazette Georj Lewis, DB ~ 3rd team Football Gazette John Messura, DL — hon. meht. Football Gazette 1990 Ernest Priester, WR ~ 1st team Kodak/AFGA; 1st team AP Little All-America; first team Football Gazette Curtis Rose, OL — 1st team AP Little All-America; first team Football Gazette Lester Frye, RB ~ hon. ment. Football Gazette Jeff Jacobs, DL — hon. ment. Football Gazette 1989 Jim Krentz, LB ~ hon. ment. NAM Little All-America; hon. ment. AP Little All-America Bob Jahn, WR ~ hon. ment. AP Little All-America 1976 Howard Hackley WR - 2nd team NAM Little All-America; hon. ment. AP Little All-America David Green, RB ~ hon. ment. NAM Little All-America; hon. ment. AP Little All-America Ron Gooden, MG - hon. ment. NAM Little All-America; hon. ment. AP Little All-America George Miller, DB — hon. ment. AP Little All-America 1972 Jim Romaniszyn, RB - hon. ment. AP Little All-America; hon. ment. NAM All-America 1971 A1 Raines, RB - 2nd team NAM AllAmerica; hon. ment. AP Little All-America Jack McCurry DB ~ hon. ment. AP Little All-America; hon. ment. NAIA All-America Jim Romaniszyn, FL ~ hon. ment. AP Little All-America; hon. ment. NAM All-America Paul Burkell, OG ~ hon. ment. NAIA All-America Joe Sanford, QB - hon. ment. NAIA All-America Rich lorfido, LB ~ 2nd team NAM Little All-America 1975 David Sei^, DB - 2nd team NAM Little All- America David Green, RB - hon. ment. NAM Little All-America; hon. ment. AP Little All-America Rich Holmes, FB ~ hon. ment. NAM Little All-America Ron Gooden, MG - hon. ment. NAM Little All-America; hon, ment. AP Little All-America Rick Vomadore, OT ~ hon. ment. NAM Little All-America; hon. ment. AP Little All-America Howard Hackley, WR - hon. ment. AP Little All-America CoSIE>A Academic All-America 2000 Mark Weidner, OG — second team 1996 Brian Decker, DB — first team Jeremy O'Day OL — second team 1995 Pat Schuster, DE — second team Jeremy O'Day OL - third team 1994 1970 Pat Schuster, DE — third team 1993 Jason Perkins, LB — second team 1969 NOTE: The Sports Information Department is currently researching all football honors. Pleasefeelfree to contact the office with additional information. Ebby Hollins, DL ~ hon. ment. NAM Little All-America; hon. ment. Kodak All-America A1 Raines, RB ~ hon. ment. NAM Little All-America A1 Raines, RB ~ hon. ment. NAM All-America 1966 John Ferraro - AP Little All-America i960 Dave CFDessa, OL — hon. ment. AP Little All-America George Miller, DB - hon. ment. AP Little All-America 1973 Bob Miseyka, OG ~ hon. ment. AP Little All-America Elbert Cole, RB - 1st team Kodak/AFGA; 2nd team Football Gazette; 3rd team AP Little All-America Ernest Priester, WR ~ 3rd team AP Little AllAmerica; 3rd team Football Gazette Joe Brooks, OL - 2nd team Football Gazette Flal Galupi, QB - hon. ment. Football Gazette Michael Willis, FS — hon. ment. Football Gazette Ron Hainsey OL — hon. ment. Football Gazette Chip Conrad, DT ~ hon. ment. Football Gazette 1988 Elbert Cole, RB - hon. ment. AP Little All-America Michael Willis, FS — hon. ment. AP Little Sean McNicholas Brandon Nicode­ mus Rob Barney Todd Rogacki Curtis Rose Micheal Sims Matt Gentile Gary Lhotsky Larry Jackson Steve Russell Mike Edwards Mike Kegarise Michael Willis Bob Cicerchi Tom Kisiday Jim Romaniszyn All-America 1999 Rob Barney TE ~ hon. ment.Football Gazette 1998 Todd Rogacki, OG - hon. ment. Football Gazette Gerald Thompson, TB - hon. ment. Football Gazette 1997 / 1996 Brian Decker, DB - 3rd team Football Gazette Jeremy O'Day, OL ~ 2nd team AP Little AllAmerica; 2nd team Football Gazette Michael Sims, LB ~ 2nd team AP Little AllAmerica; 2nd team Football Gazette Matt Gentile, DT — hon. ment. Football Gazette 1995 Pat Schuster, DE ~ 1st team AFCA; 2nd team Football Gazette Jeremy O'Day OL - hon. ment. Football Gazette Michael Sims, LB - hon. ment. Football Gazette 1994 Larry Jackson, RB - 2nd team Football Gazette; 3rd team AP Little All-America Pat Schuster, DE - 2nd team Football Gazette; 3rd team AP Little All-America Steve Russell, DB - 2nd team Football Gazette Jeremy O'Day, OL — hon. ment. Football Gazette 1986 Scott Dodds, QB - hon. ment. AP Little All-America 1984 Ray Bracy, DB - hon. ment. APLittle All-America Jim Trueman, K - 3rd team NGAA Division II All-America Todd Rogacki, OT - hon. ment. Football Gazette Page 42 1978 Mike Edwards, LB ~ hon. ment. Football Gazette 1982 Rick Ruszkiewicz, K ~ Kodak All-America College Division I Barry Swanson, C ~ hon. ment. AP Little All-America Mark Swiatek, OT - hon. ment. AP Little All-America 1981 Bob Cicerchi, LB — AP Little All-America Tom Kisiday OG ~ AP Little All-America Ron Link, DT - AP Little All-America 1980 Tim Beacham, WR — hon. ment. NAIA AllAmerica; hon. ment. AP Little All-America Jim CoUins, DT — hon. ment. NAM All-America; hon. ment. AP Little All-America Ron Link, DT — hon. ment. NAIA All-America 1979 Ken Petardi, DB - hon. ment. AP Little All-America Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here! Joe Sanford Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here! Page 43 All-Time Records Rushing Career Rusliing Yards 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Gerald Thompson, 1995-98 .............. 4,410 Larry Jackson, 1991-94 .....................4,237 A1 Raines, 1%9-71 ........................... 3,399 Elbert Cole, 1986-89 ..........................3,341 Lester Frye, 1989-91 ..........................2,626 Bernard Henry, 1999-2000 ................ 2,100 Alonzo Roebuck, 2000-02..................2,030 Dave Green, 1975-76 ........................ 1,978 Tony Brinson, 1993-96 .......................1,900 Floyd Faulkner, 1984-87 ................... 1,845 Andre Burke, 2004 ........................... 1,713 Keith CoUier, 1981-83 .......................1,684 Derrick Russell, 1990-92 ................... 1,673 Brandon Munson, 2001-03 ................ 1,648 Bob Mengerink, 1969-71 ................... 1,435 Rich Holmes, 1974-75 .......................1,302 Jim Romanisz3m, 1970-72 ..................1,266 Damon Chambers, 1982-84 ...............1,227 Ulysee Davis, 2005-06 .....................1,222 John Williams, 2000-01 .....................1,206 Season Rushing Yards 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Andre Burke, 2004 ........................... 1,713 Gerald Thompson, 1998 ................... 1,698 Larry Jackson, 1994 ..........................1,660 Lester Frye, 1990...............................1,630 Elbert Cole, 1989.............................. 1,507 A1 Raines, 1971 ................................ 1,358 Gerald Thompson, 1995 ................... 1,281 Dave Green, 1975 ............................. 1,239 Larry Jackson, 1992 ..........................1,218 A1 Raines, 1969 ................................ 1,208 Alonzo Roebuck, 2002 .....................1,177 Larry Jackson, 1993 ..........................1,171 Bernard Henry, 2000 ........................ 1,054 Bernard Henry, 1999 ........................ 1,046 Tony Brinson, 1996........................... 1,019 Elbert Cole, 1988 ................................ 909 Brandon Munson, 2003 .......................895 Jim Romaniszyn, 1972 ........................ 859 19. 20. Game Rushing Yards 1. Gerald Thompson ....316 vs. Califomia(Pa.) '98 2. A1 Raines.............. 295 vs. Geneva '69 3. Larry Jackson........275 vs. Mansfield '94 4. Bernard Henry...... 263 vs. Mercyhurst, '00 5. Tony Brinson..........248 vs. Cheyney'% 6. Gerald Thompson . .237 vs. Bloomsburg '98 7. Lester Frye............234 vs. Va. Union '90 Derrick Russell...... 234 vs. Fairmont St. '90 9. Elbert Cole..................224 vs. Kutztown'89 10. Andre Burke.......... 220 vs. Slippery Rock'04 Elbert Cole............ 220 vs. Slippery Rock '89 Passing Career Passing Yards 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Jody Dickerson, 1991-94 ................... 7,299 Justin Bouch, 2002-04 .......................7,013 Hal Galupi, 1987-90 ..........................5,650 Blair Hrovat, 1981-84 ........................ 5,103 Chris Hart, 1993-96 ..........................3,550 Jude Basile, 1973-75 ..........................3,382 Scott Dodds, 1984-86 ........................ 3,292 Brian Caldwell, 1997-98 ................... 3,240 Jim Ross, 1986-89 ............................. 2,578 Trevor Harris, 2006 .......................... 2,547 Season Passing Yards 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Receiving A1 Raines, 1970 ...................................833 Floyd Faulkner, 1986 ......................... 824 Trevor Harris, 2006 ........................ .2,547 Justin Bouch, 2004 ......................... .2,281 Jody Dickerson, 1993 ...................... .2,209 Hal Galupi, 1990............................... .2,097 Justin Bouch, 2003 ........................... .2,044 Hal Galupi, 1989 ............................... .1,911 Jim Ross, 1987 .................................. .1,903 Jody Dickerson, 1994...................... .1,873 Jody Dickerson, 1992...................... .1,855 Chris Hart, 1995 ............................. .1,803 Scott Dodds, 1986............................. .1,752 Blair Hrovat, 1982 ......................... .1,702 Brian CaldweU, 1998 ...................... .1,661 Chris Hart, 1996 ............................ .1,635 Blair Hrovat, 1983 .......................... .1,595 Career Receptions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9. 10. Ernest Priester, 1986-90 .......................148 Howard Hackley, 1973-76 ....................135 Ryan Valasek, 2003-06 ........................ 132 Wrentie Martin, 1989-92.......................131 Quentin Ware-Bey, 1995-98 ..................123 Justin Lipscomb, 2001-04 ..................... 115 Lateef Walters, 1991,93-94 ....................91 Tun Beacham, 1977-80 ..........................91 Elbert Cole, 1986-89 ............................. 89 Cleveland lYatt, 1985-88 ........................78 John Toomer, 1985-88 ............................78 CUNNINGHAM eHRrsiEBnmounDeDeiJBPaeuoFinuiBOKO and Season Receptions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Ryan Valasek, 2006 ...............................64 Justin Lipscomb, 2004 ........................... 53 Wrentie Martin, 1992 ............................50 Ernest Priester, 1989 ............................. 49 Ernest Priester, 1990 ..............................47 Howard Hackley, 1976 .......................... 47 7. Lateef Walters, 1994 /.............................44 GUbert Grantlin, 1995 ............................44 9. John Toomer, 1988 .................................43 10. Justin Lipscomb, 2Ck)3............................39 Wrentie Martin, 1991 ............................39 The Fighting Scots A Winning Combination!!! Game Receptions 1. Lateef Walters........12 vs. HUlsdale, 1994 2. Ryan Valasek.........10 vs. Shippensburg '06 Ernest Priester........ 10 vs. Youngstown St. '89 Tim Beacham ....... 10 vs. Univ. at Buffalo, '80 Tim Beacham ....... 10 vs. Fairmont St. '79 Bob Jahn................10 vs. Califomia(Pa.) '78 6. Quentin Ware-Bey . .9 vs. GlenviUe State '98 Howard Hackley .. .9 vs. Frostburg State '76 8. Justin Lipscomb ... .8 vs. Lock Haven '04 Howard Hackley .. .8 vs. Califomia(Pa.) '76 Howard Hackley .. .8 vs. Lock Haven '76 DanBissontz..........8 vs. East Stroudsburg,'68 Charles PoUick...... 8 vs. East Stroudsburg, '68 Game Passing Yards 1. Trevor Harris........ 437 vs. Shippensburg'06 2. Scott Dodds.......... 376 vs. Fairmont St. '86 3. Trevor Harris 353 vs. Lock Haven '06 Justin Bouch 353 vs. East Stroudsburg '02 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14 15. 16 17. 18 19 20. Hal Galupi.............351 vs. Indiana(Pa.) '90 Jody Dickerson...... 334 vs. Hillsdale '94 Justin Bouch ..........304 vs. Bentley'04 Blair Hrovat........... 300 vs. Cahfomia(Pa.), '82 Hal Galupi.............299 vs. Califomia(Pa.), '90 Jodv Dickerson...... 278 vs. American Interna­ tional'94 Brian CaldweU...... 277 vs. GlenviUe St.'98 Jody Dickerson...... 276 vs. New Haven '93 MikeHUl .............. 275 vs. CaUfomia(Pa.),'76 Mike Dodds .........271 vs. Lock Haven'86 Jody Dickerson...... 269 vs. Qarion '93 Chris Hart .............263 vs. Hillsdale'96 Hal Galupi.............261 vs. Youngstown St. '89 Brian CaldweU.......... 259 vs. Carson-Newman '98 Blair Hrovat........... 256 vs. West Liberty'83 Steve Tryon........... 255 vs. Califomia(Pa.) '01 Edinboro University would like to thank Cunningham Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Jeep Eagle of Edinboro for its involvement with Fighting Scot athletics. ffl 12481 Edinboro Road Edinboro, (8141734-3388 Gerald Thompson Page 44 Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!, Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here Page 45 All-PSAC Honorees PSAC Athlete of the Year 1986 Scott Dodds, QB 1989 Elbert Cole, RB 1990 Ernest Priester, WR (Co-Player of the Year) 1992 Larry Jackson, RB 1994 Larry Jackson, RB 1995 Pat Schuster, DE Michael Sims 1996 Michael Sims, LB (Defensive Player of the Year) 1997 Brian Decker, DB (Defensive Player of the Year) 2004 Seth Fragale, OLB (Defensive Player of the Year) 2005 Chris Amico, DT (Defensive Player of the Year) 2006 Ben Stroup, LB (Defensive Player of the Year) PSAC Rookie of Hie Year 1990 Mario Houston, DB 1991 Jody Dickerson, QB 1995 Gerald Thompson, RB 1996 Tyson Cook, K 2003 Raji El-Amin, DB 2006 Jody Dickerson Trevor Harris, QB PSAC Coach of the Year 1975 BiU McDonald 1989 Tom HoUman 1995 Tom HoUman 2003 Lou Tepper 2005 Lou Tepper Page 46 Tom HoUman Chris Amico, DT (1) A J. Cousins, NG (1) Chris Kaczor, C (1) Damion Malott, SS (1) Ben Stroup, LB (1) RyanValasek,WR(l) Kyle Witucki, TE (1) Houston Brown, RB (2) Tom Davidson, FS (2) Trevor Harris, QB (2) Kody Robertson, P (2) Jim Soltis, OLB (2) 2005 Chris Amico, DT (1) Chris Avery, CB (1) Greg Bzorek, OT (1) AJ. Cousins, NG (1) Seth Fragale, OLB (1) Chris Kaczor, C (1) Ben Stroup, LB (1) C.J. Trivisonno, TE (1) Justin Bouch, QB (2) Kelvin Collins, RB (2) Greg MacAnn, DE (2) Jim Soltis, OLB (2) Ryan Valasek, WR (2) 2004 Justin Bouch, QB (1) Andre Burke, TB (1) Greg Bzorek, OT (1) A J. Cousins, DL (1) Seth Fragale, LB (1) Justin Lipscomb, WR (1) Kody Robertson, PK (1) Chris Amico, DL (2) Chirs Avery, DB (2) Tom Davidfson, DB (2) Chris Kaczor, OG (2) 2003 Justin Bouch, QB (1) Raji El-Amin, DB (1) Jermaine Hughley, LB (1) Justin Lipscomb, WR (1) Anthony Peluso, OG (1) Matt Phillips, RB (1) Chirs Avery, DB (2) Greg Bzorek, OT (2) Seth Fragale, LB (2) Eugene Grooms, DL (2) Chris Kaczor, OG (2) Eric Neavins, DL (2) C J. Trivisonno, TE (2) Joe Valvolda, C (2) 2002 James Cowart, LB (1) Eugene Grooms, DL (1) Sean McNicholas, P (1) Brandon Nicodemus, OL (1) Alonzo Roebuck, RB (1) Joe Valvoda, OL (1) Elliott Page, DB (2) Dave Smith, DL (2) 2001 Foster Johnson, LB (1) Sean McNicholas, P (1) Brandon Nicodemus,OL (1) Dave Smith, DL (1) Joe Valvoda, OL (1) Eugene Grooms, DL (2) JeffRichardson, DB (2) Greg Tarbell, OL (2) 2000 Derrick Davis, DB (1) Bernard Henry, RB (1) Jermaine Hughley, LB (1) Dave Smith, DL (1) Stephane Lubin, WR (2) 1999 Chris Buehner, WR (1) Bernard Henry, RB (1) Stephane Lubin, RS (1) D.K. McDonald, DB (1) Dave Smith, DL (1) John Smith, DL (1) Rob Barney, TE (2) Dan Caro, LB (2) Sean McNicholas, P (2) 1998 Dan Caro, LB (1) James Dumas, DB (1) 2006 Todd Rogacki, OT (1) Gerald Thompson, RB (1) Quentin Ware-Bey, WR (1) Dave Sadler, DB (1) Melvin Austin, OT (2) Tyson Cook, P & PK (2) 1997 Todd Rogacki, OT (1) Jesse Hannan, DL (1) Dan Caro, LB (1) Brian Decker, DB (1) Tom Scarpone, C (2) Quentin Ware-Bey, WR (2) MattStultz,DL(2) Ed Mattie, LB (2) Tyson Cook, P (2) 1996 Jeremy O'Day, OT (1) Todd Rogacki, OG (1) Corey Keyes, TE (1) Tony Brinson, RB (1) Mike Sims, LB (1) Matt Gentile, DL (1) Jeff Traversy, DL (1) Brian Decker, DB (1) Denorse Mosely, DB/RS (1) Tyson Cook, P (1) Tyson Cook, K (2) Gerald Thompson, RB (2) 1995 Todd Henne, TE (1) Jesse Trevino, OG (1) Gilbert Grantlin, WR (1) Gerald Thompson, RB (1) Pat Schuster, DE (1) Jeff Traversy, DL (1) Mike Sims, LB (1) Keith Cushenberry, DB (1) Det Betti, C (2) Jeremy O'Day, OG (2) Tony Brinson, RB (2) Gilbert Grantlin, WR (2) Bryan Lambert, DL (2) Marty Williams, DB (2) 1994 Jeremy O'Day, OT (1) Jody Dickerson, QB (1) Larty Jackson, RB (1) Pat Shuster, DE (1) Mike Edwards, LB (1) Steve Russell, DB (1) Todd Henne, TE (2) Lateef Walters, WR (2) Bryan Lambert, DL (2) Mike Sims, LB (2) Keith Cushenberry, DB (2) Marty Williams, DB (2) 1993 Mike Kegarise, OL (1) Larry Jaclaon, RB (1) Jody Dickerson, QB (1) Russell Cray, DL (1) Jason Perkins, LB (1) Steve Russell, DB (1) Gary Lhotsky, P (1) Gordie Hitchcock, C (2) Tony Tighe, OT (2) Mike Edwards, LB (2) Mario Houston, DB (2) 1992 Mike Kegarise, OT (1) Scott Nickel, OG (1) Larry Jackson, RB (1) Anthony Ross, DL (1) Jason Perkins, LB (1) Mike Barnes, DB (1) Georj Lewis, DB (1) Gary Lhotsky, P (1) Brian Heebsh, TE (2) Russell Cray, DL (2) 1991 Curtis Rose, OL (1) Lester Frye, RB (1) John Messima, DL (1) Jason Perkins, LB (1) Georj Lewis, DB (1) Brian Heebsh, TE (2) Wally Spisak, OL (2) Mike Kegarise, OT (2) Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here! All-PSAC Honorees Wrentie Martin, WR (2) Mike Barnes, DB (2) Gary Lhotsky, P (2) 1990 Curtis Rose, OG (1) Ernest Priester, WR (1) Lester Frye, RB (1) Jeff Jacobs, DL (1) Wade Smith, DB (1) Wally Spisak, OT (2) Brad Powell, OG (2) John Baumann, PK (2) John Messura, DL (2) Matt Miller, DL (2) A1 Donahue, LB (2) Mario Houston, DB (2) 1989 Joe Brooks, OG (1) Dave Pinkerton, C (1) Ernest Priester, WR (1) Elbert Cole, RB (1) Michael Wayne, LB (1) Michael Willis, DB (1) Randy Mcllwain, TE (2) Ron Hainsey OT (2) Hal Galupi, QB (2) Chip Conrad, DL (2) John Williams, LB (2) Wade Smith, DB (2) 1988 John Toomer, WR (1) Elbert Cole, RB (1) Chip Conrad, DL (1) Michael \Wlis, DB (1) Ron Hainsey, OT (2) Joe Brooks, C (2) Cleveland Pratt, WR (2) Darren Weber, PK (2) Jeff Jacobs, DL (2) Michael Wayne, LB (2) 1987 Mark Courtney, OT (1) Elbert Cole, RB (1) Mike Raynard, P (1) Cleveland Pratt, WR (2) Flloyd Faulkner, RB (2) Ed Jozefov, DL (2) A1 Donahue, LB (2) Mike Wetherholt, DB (2) 1986 Scott Dodds, QB (1) Bob Suren, TE (1) Floyd Faulkner, RB (1) John Cardone, DE (1) Michael Willis, DB (1) Ross Rankin, RB (2) Ernest Priester, WR (2) Dave Nye, OG (2) Mike Raynard, P (2) 1985 Mark Perkins, WR (1) Dave Span, RB (1) ? Jim Britt, OT (1) Chuck Murray, DL (1) Rob Lewis, DL (2) Mark Merritt, OL (2) 1984 Ray Bracy DB (1) Jim Britt, OT (1) Jim Trueman, PK (1) Martelle Betters, DB (2) Eric Bosley, WR (2) Damon Chambers, RB (2) Blair Hrovat, QB (2) Bob O'Rorke, LB (2) ^983 Buddy Carroll, C (1) Willie Chealey LB (1) Rick Jordan, DL (1) Rick Rosenburg, OT (1) Jim Trueman, PK (1) Keith Collier, RB (2) Jim Durkin, LB (2) Phil Giavasis, DE (2) Bob Klenk, RB (2) Dave Parker, DB (2) 1982 Jim Durkin, LB (1) Mitchell Kelly, RB (1) Dave Parker, DB (1) Rick Ruszkiewicz, PK (1) Barry Swanson, C (1) Phil Giavasis, DE (2) Blair Hrovat, QB (2) Chris Roimds, OG (2) Mark Swiatek, OT (2) Bob Beauregard, DE (hm) Willie Chealey LB (hm) John O'Rorke, DL (hm) Greg Rose, DB (hm) 1981 Bob Cicerchi, LB (1) Tom Kisiday OG (1) Ron Link, DT (1) Rick Ruszkiewicz, PK (1) Keith Collier, RB (2) 1980 Tim Beacham, WR (1) Jim Collins, DT (1) Bob Cicerchi, LB (1) Ron Miller, DB (1) Joe Early, RB (2) Rick Ruszkiewicz, PK (2) Tom Kisiday, OG (2) Bill Matuscak TE (2) 1979 Beacham, WR (1) Ken Petardi, DB (1) Bob Cicerchi, LB (2) Jim Collins, DT (2) Willie Curry DE (2) Tom Kisiday, OG (2) Rick Shover, QB (2) Nick Sobecld, CB (2) 1978 Dave Gallagher, OG(l) Bobjahn, WR(1) Jkn Krentz, LB (1) Kevin Campbell, DB (1) Ken Petardi, DB (1) Bill Kruse, TE (2) Bob Kunkle, OG (2) Andy Parma, RB (2) Tom Lang, DE (2) 1977 Lee Barthelmes, OT (1) Dave Gallagher, OG (1) Bob Jahn, WR (1) Greg Sullivan, LB (1) Jim Krentz, LB (1) Mike Jennings, DB (1) Dan Fiegl, P (1) Bryan Libert, RB (2) Ron Gooden, DL (2) 1976 Steve Larson, TE (1) Lou Provenzano, OG (1) Doug Goodman, C (1) Howard Hackley WR (1) David Green, RB (1) John Serrao, PK (1) Jeff Shaw, DL (1) Ron Gooden, DL (1) Jim Krentz, LB (1) George Miller, DB (1) Dan Hegl, P (1) 1975 RickVomadore,OT(l) Howard Hackley, WR (1) David Green, RB (1) Jan Gefert, DE (1) Ron Gooden, DE (1) George Miller, DB (1) Rich Radzavich, OG (2) Greg Sullivan, LB (2) David Seigh, DB (2) 1974 Rick Vomadore, OT (1) John Bayer, DE (1) Mike Schnirel, LB (1) George Miller, DB (1) Howard Hacldey WR (2) Ron Gooden, DL (2) Jim McQure, LB (2) 1973 Bob Miseyka, OG (1) John Bayer, DE (1) Tom Herr, DL (1) Wes Bain, TE (2) John Kuster, OT (2) Howard Hackley, WR (2) Mel Morisette, RB (2) Jim Mastriani, DB (2) John Walker, DB (2) Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here! 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 i960 1959 1958 1954 John Guerra, P (2) Jim Romaniszyn (1) Rich lorfido, LB (1) John Chakot, OG (1) Bob Miseyka, OG (1) Jay Minotas, LB (1) Frank Berzanski, K (1) Mike Romeo, WR (2) John Kuster, OT (2) John Gecinba, FL (2) Mark Worley, LB (2) A1 Raines, RB (1) Jack McCurry DB (1) Paul Burkell, OG (1) Jim Romaniszyn, WR (1) Joe Sanford, QB (1) Rich lorfido, LB (1) Joe Sass, DB (1) John Petchel, it (1) John Chakot, OT (2) Ebby Hollins, DL (1) A1 Raines, RB (1) Steve Hamm, LB (1) Paul BurkeU, OG (1) Joe Sanford, QB (1) Rich lorfido, LB (1) Bob Mengerink, FB (1) Gary Sisko, DE (2) Dan Bissontz, TE (2) Dan Bissontz, OT (1) James Jaruszewicz, LB (1) Bob Koleno, DB (1) Jan Swetic, C (2) John Mikovich, RB (2) Ed Hollins, DL (2) David Brandell, DL (2) Steve Nishnick, MG (1) Willie Miller, DB (1) Steve Nishnick, MG (1) John Kegel, OG (1) Gene Chieffo, DL (1) Dave O'Dessa, OT (1) Gary Gilbert, B (1) Gary Gilbert, B (1) Gary Gilbert, B (1) Leslie Ruland, E (1) (1) ~ first team All-PSAC (2) - second team AU-PSAC (hm) ~ honorable mention Dave Smith was a four-time All-PSAC selection, earningfirst team honors in 1999,2000 and2001. Page 47 2006 All-PSAC Teams Western Division Pos. QB RB RB RB WR WR WR TE OT OT OG OG C (tie) PK RS P/flWgr Joe Ruggiero Eddie Emanuel Brandon Lombardy Chris Morgan Pat Ferguson Marc Fluddleston Ryan Valasek le Witucki Mike Butterworth Jason Capizzi Dave Livengood Kerry Robbins Chris Kaczor Tim McCutcheon Nick Wallace Howard Chavous Western Division Tirst Team Offense School Califomia(Pa.) Clarion Califomia(Pa.) lndiana(Pa.) Shippensburg Caufomia(Pa.) Edinboro Edinboro Slippery Rock IndianafPa.) Indiana(Pa.) Shippensburg Edinboro Califomia(Pa.) lndiana(Pa.) Shippensburg Ht 6-2 5-9 6-0 6-0 5-9 6-0 5-9 6-3 6-7 6-9 6-2 6-0 6-2 5-9 5-8 Wt 195 Yr. 224 205 178 205 175 237 320 315 285 282 293 305 185 167 JrJr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. JrJr Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Jr Fr. Jr 253 278 275 240 245 230 191 215 205 181 180 190 170 180 Jr. Sr. Jr Jr Jr So. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr Jr Sr. Fr. 200 Tirst Team Offense DL DL Chris Amico A.J. Cousins DL DL DL LB LB LB Kirby Griffin Cory Lacek Jimmy Simmons Terrence Jackson Jaron Nalewak Rob Plowman LB DB Ben Stroup Damion Malott DB DB DB P Edinboro Edinboro James Rockymore David Show Dwaon Woodard Kyler Ford Shippensburg •ok Haven Leo Clarion Shippensburg Edinboro Edinboro 6-0 6-1 Califomia(Pa.) Slippery Rock Clarion lndiana(Pa.) Shippensburg Incuana(Pa.) 6-2 6-0 6-2 6-0 6-0 6-1 6-1 5-10 5-10 6-0 5-10 5-11 Offensive Player of the Year: Chris Morgan, lndiana(Pa/ Defensive Player of the Year: Ben Stroup, Edinboro Rookie of the Year: Trevor Harris, Edinboro Coaeh of the Year: Lou Tepper, lndiana(Pa.) Second Team Offense QB RB Trevor Harris, Edinboro Houston Brown, Edinboro RB RB WR WR WR TE OT OT OG OG C PK (tie) RS Walter Crump, Shippensburg Aaron Dykes, Shippensburg Nate Forse, Califomia(Pa.) Pierre Odom, Clarion Rafael Smith, Lock Haven Matt Foradora, Clarion Adam Lanzendorfer, Lock Haven Zack Snyder, Clarion Bron Clouser, Slippery Rock Akil Patterson, Califomia(Pa.) tie in 1st team Ryan Daniel, Slippery Rock Jamie Reder, Shippensburg Jermaine Moye, Califomia(Pa.) Second Team ’D^ense DL DL DL DL DL LB LB LB Clint Forsha, Slippery Rock Jason Groller, Shippensburg Anthony Guerra, Indiana(Pa.) Matt Scott, Indiana(Pa.) Willie Walker, Califomia(Pa.) Frank Duffy, Shippensburg Brian Mohr, Califomia(Pa.) Matt Morris, Clarion LB Jim Soltis, Edinboro DB DB DB DB Quinton Cobb, Indiana(Pa.) Tom Davidson, Edinboro Josh Kemp, Califomia(Pa.) John Sharbaugh, Shippensburg P Kody Robertson, Edinboro Eastern Division Pos. QB RB RB RB WR WR WR TE Name Jim Terwilliger Josh Heck Osagie Osunde Brent Steinmetz Dominique Curry Evan Prall OT OT OG OG C PK RS Jason Henley Luke KukUcK Ryan Devlin K^e Habel Kevin O'Neill Wynton Shelton Kermis Jones Jon Koenig Evan Prall DL DL DL DL DL LB LB LB LB DB DB DB DB P Jamel Felder Mike Grosso Scott Keating ^anDnnyai Greg Tnoman Rob Biemat Lateef Ferguson Jayson Frank Jimmy Lewis Brian Bingnear Tyree Cooper Brandon Belton Tyler Trettin Anthony Belasco M Eastern Division First Team Offense School East Stroudsburg Bloomsburg West Chester West Chester Cheyney East Stroudsburg West Chester Kutztown Bloomsburg West Chester East Stroudsburg West Chester Bloomsburg West Chester Bloomsburg East Stroudsburg Ht 6-0 5-6 5-10 5-9 6-3 6-0 6-0 6-4 6-2 6-4 6-4 6-1 6-1 6-2 5-11 6-0 Wt 172 209 210 195 211 190 245 232 295 321 280 293 295 170 190 Vn Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. Fr. Sr. First Team Offense 6-2 Cheyney Kutztown 6-3 6-0 Bloomsburg 6-1 Millersville 6-1 East Stroudsburg 6-2 Bloomsburg 6-1 West Chester 6-2 East Stroudsburg 6-1 West Chester 6-0 Kutztown 6-1 Cheyney 6-1 Millersville 6-2 Bloomsburg West Chester 5-11 Offensive Player of the Year: Jim Terwilliger, East Stroudsburg Defensive Player of the Year: Dan Latorre, Bloomsburg Rookie of the Year: Lateef Ferguson, West Chester Coaeh of the Year: Danny Hale, Bloomsburg 233 255 290 285 273 225 220 238 230 180 175 200 198 200 So. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Second Team Offense QB RB RB RB WR WR WR TE OT OT OG OG C PK RS Bill Zwaan, West Chester Maurice Adams, Kutztown Matt Brunetti, East Stroudsburg Kevon Calhoxm, Mansfield / Brahin Bilal, Bloomsburg ♦ Brett Harbach, Kutztown Elfren Quiles, Kutztown tie on 1st team Mark Maynard, West Chester Dave Shemaria, Bloomsburg Nick Cresta, Kutztown Daryll Watson, Cheyney Bryan Scruggs, Bloomsburg Alex Walsh, West Chester Maurice Adams, Kutztown Second Team Defense DL DL DL DL DL LB LB LB LB DB DB DB DB P Zac Barton, Bloomsburg Jarrod Linn, Millersville Andrew MarsteUer, East Stroudsburg David Montgomery, West Chester James Thorpe, West Chester Justin Allen, Cheyney Don Chominski, Kutztown Dave Pacchioni, East Stroudsburg Andre Turner, Mansfield Anthony Gallup, West Chester Mike Gardier, Mansfield Mike Mignogno, West Chester Marcus Waddy, Bloomsburg Ryan Nye, Kutztown __________________________________ Page 48 Robson and Wolf Honored as 2006-07 Tod Ten Award Winners Pete Nevins Scholar-Athletes of the Year FALL Zac Barton, Bloomsburg (Football / Berryville, Va.) ^ Nicole Blaesser, lUP (Cross Country / Oxford, Pa.) Sarah Brandon, Kutztown (Volleyball/Gibsonia, Pa.) Mike Butterworth, Slippery Rock (Football / Northern Cambria, Pa.) Anthony Cellitti, lUP (Football / Apollo, Pa.) >■ Chris Robson Amber Hackenberg, Bloomsburg (Cross Country / Middleburg, Pa.) Julie Karcher, West Chester (Soccer / Hatboro, Pa.) Jamie Wolf Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Commissioner Steve Murray has announced that 1,420 student-athletes from the league will be recognized as “Scholar-Athletes” for the 2006-07 academic year. Headlining the list of recipients are this year’s Pete Nevins Scholar-Athletes of the Year, as selected by the league’s sports information directors. Lock Haven University’s Chris Robson was named the male Scholar-Athlete of the Year and Clarion University’s Jamie Wolf gained the same honors on the women’s side. The 1,420 scholar-athletes account for approximately one third of the 5,200 + student-athletes in the PSAC. Commissioner Murray will award each scholar-athlete with a certificate of distinction. The PSAC Pete Nevins Scholar-Athlete of the Year Awards are presented to the top student-athletes who have achieved at least a 3.25 cumulative grade point average while competing at an outstanding athletic level. Student-athletes must have been recognized as a Fall, Winter or Spring Top Ten Award winner to be eligible. In its 17th year of existence, the awards were renamed this year to honor East Stroudsburg s long-time sports information director Pete Nevins, who passed away in January after a short battle with cancer. Nevins held his position at ESU for 33 years, and it is estimated that he wrote articles on more than 12,000 ESU events that covered more than 5,000 student-athletes. ^ Rachael Lanzel, Edinboro (Cross Country / St. Marys, Pa.) ► Chris Robson, Lock Haven (Cross Country / Lewisberry, Pa.) ^ Jim Terwilliger, East Stroudsburg (Football / East Stroudsburg, Pa.) WINTER ► Alex Clemsen, Edinboro (Wrestling / Moberly, Mo.) >■ Jamir Gates, Cheyney (IndoorTrack & Field /Chester, Pa.) ► Katie Glaws, lUP (Basketball / North Canton, Ohio) ► Ashley Grimm, Clarion (Basketball / Sugarloaf, Pa.) ► Katie Kline, West Chester (Basketball / Pennsville, N.J.) ► Seth Martin, Lock Haven (Wrestling / Selinsgrove, Pa.) ^ Brad Rager, California (Indoor Track & Field / Bristol, Pa.) Robson graduated with a 3.86 GPA in health and pre-physical therapy. A four-time Top 10 Award winner, Robson earned an NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship and will pursue a doctorate in physical therapy at the University of Delaware. ► Andi Rose, Slippery Rock (Indoor Track & Field / Wheeling, W. Va.) The distance specialist earned All-America honors this past season by finishing eighth in the steeplechase at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. He posted the league’s fastest effort for 2007 in the event at the PSAC Championships, winning his second consecutive title with a time of 9:03.28, which also established a new school record. He was an All-PSAC performer in cross country with a 16th-place finish in 27:15 at the PSAC Championships, helping Lock Haven earn the team title. He earned a 27thplace finish at the East Regional to help guide the Bald Eagles to another team championship and aided LHU’s llth-place finish at the NCAA Championships. He has been a key member of the Bald Eagle squad that has won four consecutive PSAC Cross Country Championships and three of the last four NCAA East Region Championships. ► Jamie Wolf, Clarion (Swimming & Diving / South Park, Pa.) Wolf graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA in molecular biology. The 2007 NCAA II Female Diver of the Year, Wolf won both the 1- and 3-meter national championships while setting the NCAA 1-meter diving record with 453.75 points. She is a three-time NCAA II Female Diver of the Year (2007, 2005, 2004) and has won an NCAA record seven national championships in eight tries. She also has been named Clarion's Female Athlete of the Year and a Winter Top 10 selection three times. Wolf has accepted an NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship and will attend Ohio State University and where she will major in molecular genetics. Additionally, ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA named Wolf the 2007 At-Large Academic All-America of the Year for the College Division, which, in addition to swimming and diving, recognizes the sports of bowling, crew, fencing, golf, gymnastics, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, rifle, skiing, tennis, and water polo for NCAA II, III and NAIA. Sean Strauman, lUP (Indoor Track & Field/South Park, Pa.) SPRING Lisa Baumgartner, Clarion (Tennis / West Middlesex, Pa.) >■ ► Jeff Craig, Kutztown (Baseball/Wilkes-Barre, Pa.) ^ Dan Gal, Bloomsburg (Tennis / York, Pa.) ► Amber Hackenberg, Bloomsburg (Outdoor Track & Field / Middleburg, Pa.) ► Jennifer Hansen, Slippery Rock (Outdoor Track & Field / Charleston, W. Va.) >■ Erin Richard, Clarion (Outdoor Track & Field / Erie, Pa.) ► Chris Robson, Lock Haven (Track & Field / Lewisberry, Pa.) ► Jeff Weiss, Slippery Rock (OutdoorTracks Field/Avella, Pa.) ► Ryan Wyland, Mansfield (Baseball / Williamsport, Pa.) >■ Mallory Zelawski, lUP (Lacrosse / Clarence, N.Y.) Longest Plays j The Cactus Bowl E Offensive linemen Greg Bzorek and LaMi ont Singleton continued the tradition of EdinI boro Fighting Scots playing in the Cactus Bowl \ in January 2006. (NOTE: The 2007 contest was J suspended.) For a number of years Division II 1I football teams had an all-star game named the| Snow Bowl, which was played in Fargo, Northi i Dakota. In 2000 the contest was moved tol Kingsville, Texas and renamed the Cactusl Bowl. The contest features the top small col-| lege seniors in the country. Edinboro has had atI least one representative in every Cactus Bowli (aka Snow Bowl) but one, with a streak of eighti straight years. Here's a complete list of tiie| Fighting Scots who have performed in the Cac-tus Bowl Division II All-Star Game. 1994 1995 1996 1997 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Jason Perkins, LB Mike Kegarise, OL Gary Lhotsky, P Lateef Walters, WR Larry Jackson, RB Pat Schuster, DE Gilbert Grantlin, WR Jeff Traversy, DL Corey Keyes, TE Gerald Thompson, RB Rob Barney, TE Bernard Henry, RB Greg Tarbell, OT Sean McNicholas, P Joe Valvoda, C Matt PhUlips, RB Greg Bzorek, OT LaMont Singleton, OG Longest Rusliing Plays Yds....Name, Opponent, Year 99.... Lester Frye vs. Califomia(Pa.), 1991 92 Derrick Russell vs. Bloomsburg, 1990 91.... A1 Raines vs. Waynesburg, 1971 91.... Joe Sanford vs. Waynesburg, 1991 88 Dave Green vs. Saginaw Valley, 1975 87.... Bernard Henry vs. Indiana(Pa.), 1999 85.... A1 Raines vs. Lock Haven, 1969 85.... Gordon Kidder vs. Indiana(Pa.), 1956 84.... Jim Concilia vs. Shippensburg, 1957 83.... Larry Jackson vs. MiUersville, 1993 80.... A1 Raines vs. Indiana(Pa.), 1970 79 Floyd Faulkner vs. Shippensburg, 1986 79.... Joe Sanford vs. Califomia(Pa.), 1970 Longest Passing Plays Yds ..Names, Opponent, Year 92.... Stewart Ayers to Tim Beacham vs. Shippensburg, 1980 91.... Chris Hart to Denorse Mosley vs. Califomia(Pa.), 1996 87.... Scott McKissock to Jim Romaniszyn vs. West Chester, 1971 83.... Blair Hrovat to Eric Bosley vs. Lock Haven, 1982 82.... Rick Shover to Bill Kruse vs. Westminster, 1979 80.... Jim Ross to Ernest Priester vs. Clarion, 1987 80.... Joe Sanford to Jim Romaniszyn vs. Clarion, 1971 79.... Jody Dickerson to Terry Roberts vs. Elizabeth City State, 1993 78 Trevor Harris to Rich Cerro vs. Shippensburg, 2006 77.... Hal Galupi to Ernest Priester vs. Califomia(Pa.), 1990 76 .Jim Ross to Daryl Cameron vs. Mansfield, 1987 76.... Jude Basile to Rod Jones vs. Kenyon, 1974 Longest Field Goals Yds ..Name, Opponent, Year 53.... Sean McNicholas vs. East Stroudsburg, 2000 Greg Bzorek 52.... Tyson Cook vs. HUlsdale, 1997 52.... Darren Weber vs. lndiana(Pa.), 1987 49 Sean McNicholas vs. GlenvUle St., 1999 48.... Tyson Cook vs. Califomia(Pa.), 1997 47.... Kody Robertson vs. East Stroudsburg, 2004 47.... Sean McNicholas vs. Clarion, 1999 47 Rich Ruszkiewicz vs. Bloomsburg, 1981 47 Rich Ruszkiewicz vs. Califomia(Pa.), 1979 45.... Sean McNicholas vs. East Stroudsburg, 2001 45.... Rich Ruszkiewicz vs. CaUfomia(Pa.), 1980 44.... Sean McNicholas vs. Shippensburg, 2001 44.... Jim Trueman vs. CaUfomia(Pa.), 1984 44.... Rich Ruszkiewicz vs. Qarion, 1980 Longest Pnnts Yds....Names, Opponent, Year 82.... Kevin Conlan vs. Clarion, 1983 72.... Sean McNicholas vs. Califomia(Pa.), 2000 70.... Mike Abbiatici vs. MiUersville, 1980 67.... Dan Chisholm vs. West Liberty, 1946 66.... Sean McNicholas vs. Ashland, 2002 66.... BUI Burford vs. Youngstown St., 1989 65.... Sean McNicholas vs. Shippensburg, 2002 65.... Sean McNicholas vs. Gannon, 2001 65.... Tyson Cook vs. Cheyney, 1997 65....Tyson Cook vs. Univ. at Buffalo, 1996 65.... Scott Rupert vs. Indiana(Pa.), 1994 65.... Gary Lhotsky vs. Shippensburg, 1992 65 Mike Abbiatici vs. MUlersvUle, 1980 65.... Dan Fiegl vs. Fairmont State, 1976 Longest Kickoff Returns Yds....Name, Opponent, Xear 100 ....Qeveland Pratt vs. Lock Haven, 1987 100 ....Eric Bosley vs. West Liberty, 1984 99.... Bernard Henry vs. Califomia(Pa.), 2000 98 Tim Beacham vs. MUlersvUle, 1977 97 Gary Gilbert vs. Califomia(Pa.), 1961 95.... Tim Beacham vs. Shippensburg, 1980 95.... Jim ConciUa vs. Brockport, 1956 94.... Ross Rankin vs. Clarion, 1986 92.... Ryan Valasek vs. Clarion, 2003 92.... Steve Russell vs. Slippery Rock, 1993 90 Cleveland Pratt vs. West Chester, 1987 90 John Mikovich vs. East Stroudsburg, 1%7 90.... Willie MUler vs. Bridgeport, 1964 Coach USA Erie Division 501 East 19*>< Street Erie, PA 16503 (800) 352-0979 vtfww.coachusaerie.com Everywhere you need us most! Pre-game or post-game, The Hotel is the place to be. Serving lunch daily at 11:30 a.m. & our kitchen is open late until 12:00 a.m. every night! Full menu available for take-out. Call 734-5103. Good Luck Fighting Scots! Pat Hargest, Owner EUP Class of ‘94 Free High Speed Wireless Internet Now Available! www.edinborohotelbar.com Longest Punt Returns Yds....Name, Opponent, Year 85.... GUbert Grantlin vs. Mansfield, 1995 85 Ken Petardi vs. Indiana(Pa.), 1978 85.... Ja6k McCurry vs. Shippensburg, 1971 82.... Tim Beacham vs. Qarion, 1980 80.... Floyd Faulkner vs. Califomia(Pa.), 1986 70.... John Mikovich vs. CaUfomia(Pa.), 1965 70 .Jim ConciUa vs. Mansfield, 1956 62.... Jim Romaniszyn vs. Indiana(Pa.), 1972 58.... Mike Gaul vs. New Haven, 1981 55 Tim Beacham vs. Indiana(Pa.), 1980 55 Rich Riffle vs. Geneva, 1966 Longest Interception Returns Yds....Name, Opponent, Year 102 ....Jack Case vs. Brockport State, 1962 99 ..Chris Avery vs. CaUfomia(Pa.), 2005 90.... Chuck Lodge vs. Califomia(Pa.), 1949 85.... Steve Russell vs. Shippensburg, 1992 85 WiUie Curry vs. Fairmont State, 1976 84.... Franklin vs. SUppery Rock, 1987 71 ..Dennis Creehan vs. CaUfomia(Pa.), 1%9 69 Foster Johnson vs. Ashland, 2000 69.... Ken Petardi vs. Indiana(Pa.), 1978 67 Jeff Richardson vs. Lock Haven, 2001 67 Brian Decker vs. Cheyney, 1997 Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here! Auto Value PARTS STORES POWELL AUTO SUPPLY 3981 Route 6N East (1/2 mile east of campus) Edinboro, PA 734-1511 Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here! 8947 Main Street McKean, PA 476-1018/476-1115 All-Time Team Dear Fans: AU-Time Team ... Part of SesquicenteiiTiial Celebratioii As part of Edinboro University's 150th anniversary, the Sesquicentennial, the Edinboro Athletic Department announced its all-time athletic teams during the course of the 2006-07 year. We wish to thank the many individuals who took the time to send in nominations and give us your thoughts on who should make up Edinboro's All-Time Football Team. Your input was invaluable. Ofifense Quarterbacks Defensive Line Justin Bouch ('05) 6'3" 205 Brackenridge, PA Jody Dickerson ('94) 6'0" 183 McKees Rocks, PA Joe Sanford ('71) 5'11" 185 Conneaut, OH Ron Gooden ('74) Ebby Hollins ('70) Rick Jordan ('83) Ron Link ('81) John Messura ('91) Steve Nishnick ('68) Pat Schuster ('95) Dave Smith ('02) Riuinine Backs Jody Dickerson Elbert Cole ('89) Gary Gilbert ('60) David Green ('76) Larry Jackson ('94) A1 Raines ('70) Gerald Thompson ('98) 5'9" 180 5'8" 138 5'10" 200 6'1" 207 5'9" 180 5'11" 212 Rochester, NY Shaler, PA Jacksonville, NC Pittsburgh, PA Aliquippa, PA Pittsburgh, PA Wide Receivers 5'10' 158 Maitland, EL Tim Beacham ('80) Howard Hackley ('76) 5'9" 168 Canonsburg, PA Ernest Priester ('90) 5'9" 175 Cleveland, OH Jim Romaniszyn ('70) 6'1" 195 Titusville, PA Tight Ends Corey Keyes ('96) C.J. Trivisonno ('05) 6'3" 228 Homestead, PA 6'4" 250 Kirtland, OH Offensive Line David Green Defense Joe Brooks ('89) Paul Burkell ('71) Greg Bzorek ('05) Mike Kegarise ('93) Tom Kisiday ('81) Jeremy O'Day ('96) David O'Dessa ('60) Curtis Rose ('91) Barry Swanson ('82) Joe Valvoda ('03) 250 5'9" 185 6'6" 315 6'6" 310 6'0" 200 6'3" 280 5'9" 250 6'3" 278 6'1" 225 6'2" 290 6'1" Youngstown, OH Erie, PA Saxonburg, PA Milan, OH Ambridge, PA Lockport, NY Shaler, PA Logan, OH Jamestown, NY Mantua, OH 6'4" 6'2" 6'2" 6'3" 6'0" 6'3" 6'2" 6'3" 250 Tonawanda, NY 200 Aliquippa, PA 225 Jamestown, NY 250 Oak Ridge, NJ 265 Rochester, NY 280 Waterford, PA 230 Bradford, PA 250 -Polk, PA CHARTWELL’S LAKESIDE BAGEL SHOP TACO BELL WALMART JOHN’S WILDWOOD PIZZERIA PERKINS WENDY’S UNCLE CHARLIE’S PIZZA PUB CROSSROADS DINER MCDONALD’S 6'1" 5'10' 6'2" 6'2" 5'11' 6'2" 6'0" 6'2" 245 Bedford, PA 190 Parma, OH 210 Washington, PA 220 Emporium, PA 205 Ambridge, PA 225 Cheektowaga, NY 225 Geneva, OH 220 Pittsburgh, PA Sincerely, Scott Browning Head Football Coach Back by Popular Pemand! Erie’s King of Sports Defensive Backs Chris Avery ('05) Brian Decker ('96) Georj Lewis ('92) Jack McCurry ('71) Ken Petardi ('77) Steve Russell ('94) David Seigh ('73) Michael Willis*('88) 5'9" 170 6'0" 192 5'9" 175 5'10''180 6'0" 170 6'0" 187 5'11''185 6'0" 185 Berea, OH Portville, NY Connellsville, PA Bakerstown, PA Euclid, OH Pittsburgh, PA Johnstown, PA Maitland, FL Jim LeCorchick KOlDROC5< Punters 6'2" 205 Bridgeport, WV Gary Lhotsky ('92) Sean McNichol^ ('02) 6'4" 220 Kirtland, OH Floyd Faulkner ('86) 5'9" 180 CoraopoUs, PA Rick Ruszkiewicz ('82) 5'8" 158 Pittsburgh, PA 5'7" 175 Bellevue, PA Jim Trueman ('84) P.O. Box 248 Edinboro, PA 16412 (814) 456-7093 FAX: (814) 452-1808 SPQRtS Kickoff Returner Qeveland Pratt ('88) SUBWAY VALERIO’S CHARTWELL’S DAIRY QUEEN QUIZNO’S Linebackers Dan Caro ('99) Bob Cicerchi ('81) Mike Edwards ('94) Seth Fragale ('05) Rich lorfido ('70) Jim Krentz ('76) Jason Perkins ('93) Mike Sims ('95) Punt Returners Placeldckers I hope that our fans will applaud and frequent the 15 supporters listed below from the Edinboro community who have supported our players with evening snacks through the grueling practice sessions in August. Our “August Snacks Program” has been a huge success. I can’t tell you how appreciative our players are of these generous donations. This is the seventh consecutive year that the community has reached out and assisted us. Our players have asked me to thank each of the restaurants/eateries below. Please support these Edinboro business! THANK YOU. 5'9" 168 Miami, FL • Local • Regional • National • Commentary • Fan Forums • If it’s sports... 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Fabricator and Erector Donald Fuller, MPT 109 Walker Drive • Edinboro • 814.734.1601 Page 56 Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here! 2420 West 15 th Street Erie, Pennsylvania 16505 Phone: 814.459.2715 Fax: 814.452.3141 Website: vwivr.eriesteel.com Email: info@eriesteel.com Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here! Dale H. Roth, President Robert L. Marz, Vice President www.rmppc.com OTHER OFFICES Lehigh Valley Pittsburgh Bloomsburg C5“3) Sept.l Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 CW.POST at Califomia(Pa.) EDINBORO at Clarion at West Chester at Kutztown MILLERSVILLE at East Stroudsburg CHEYNEY INDIANA(PA) W, L, L, W, L, W, W, W, 2007 PSAC Standings 42-28 13-31 41-42 52-10 28-44 49-32 42-28 35-26 CalifomiaCPa.) Aug. 27 Sept.l Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 EAST STROUDSBURG GLENVILLE STATE BLOOMSBURG at Cheyney CLARION at Indiana(Pa.) at Lock Haven EDINBORO at Slippery Rock at West Chester SHIPPENSBURG at Central State at Indiana(Pa.) CALIFORNLA(PA) at Edinboro LOCK HAVEN at Howard fVt 1'^ FAST Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 STROUDSBURG at Kutztown MILLERSVILLE at Bloomsburg WEST CHESTER W, W, W, W, W, W, W, W, W, 26-3 34-13 31-13 57-0 56-0 38-12 27-3 26-8 22-13 L, L, L, L, W L, 22-28 14-80 0-57 23-41 30-19 14-41 L, 6^2 L, 21-40 L, 0-16 Indiana(Pa.) C7“i) Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 CHEYNEY at East Stroudsburg MILLERSVILLE at Slippery Rock CALIFORNLA(PA) EDINBORO at Lock Haven at Clarion SHIPPENSBURG at Bloomsburg w. w. w. 80-14 38-23 45-0 w. 34-31 L, 12-38 w. 27-7 w. 44-13 w. 38-31 Rxitztowii C4"5) Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 California(Pa.) Indiana(Pa.) Slipperv Rock EDINBORO Shippensburg Clarion Lock Haven 5-0 4-1 at Southern L, Connecticut State w. at Clarion w. SHIPPENSBURG at Slippery Rock L, AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL W, L, BLOOMSBURG L, at West Chester w. CHEYNEY L, EDINBORO EAST STROUDSBURG at Millersville 30-52 35-13 28-16 945 55-20 3249 0-21 40-21 28-35 Overall W-I. Pet. 1.000 2-2 2-2 2-2 .800 .500 .500 .500 0-4 0-4 .000 .000 9-0 7-1 7-2 6-3 3-6 0-9 0-9 Conference Overall W-L Pet. W-L PSAC East Clieyney Ci-8) Sept. 2 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Conference W-I. Pet. PSAC West West Chester Bloomsburg Millersville Kutztown East Stroudsburg Cheyney 4-0 3-1 1.000 8-1 .750 .500 .333 .250 5-3 3-6 4-5 2-2 1-2 1-3 0-3 .000 2-6 1-8 1.000 .875 .778 .667 .333 .000 .000 .889 .625 .333 .444 .250 .111 Last Week’s Results EDINBORO 35, Kutztown 28 California(Pa.) 22, Slippery Rock 13 Indiana(Pa.) 38, Clarion 31 Shippensburg 56, Lock Haven 10 Bloomsburg 35, East Stroudsburg 26 Millersville 16, Cheyney 0 West Chester 34, St. Joseph's 20 This Week’s Schedule Thursday, November 1 Slippery Rock at Eock Haven, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, November 3 Clarion at EDINBORO, 2:00 p.m. Shippensburg at Indiana(Pa.), 1:00 p.m. Cheyney at Bloomsburg, 1:00 p.m. California(Pa.) at West Chester, 1:00 p.m. Bentley at Millersville, 1:00 p.m. East Stroudsburg at Kutztown, 1:05 p.m. PSAC Players of the Week Mike Washington, WR — West Chester Eastern Division — Defense Jesse Cooper, DB - Bloomsburg Western Division ~ Offense Corey Manfull, RB — Slippery Rock Eastern Division ~ Defense Brian Mohr, LB - CaliforniaJPa.) Sept.1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 1 Nov. 10 atVMI EAST STROUDSBURG at Millersville at Yormgstown State at Cheyney at Edinboro CALIEORNLAJPA) INDIANA(PA) at Shippensburg SLIPPERY ROCK at Clarion L, 0-20 L, L, L, L, L, L, L, L, 13-58 10-19 3-35 19-30 19-70 3-27 1344 10-56 Pet. Saturday, October 27 Eastern Division — Offense from the athletic director Lock Haven C0-9) St. Anselm Co-8) Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 EDINBORO ASSUMPTION at Pace CW.POST at StonehUl , at Merrimack / BRYANT at Bentley ' at American International SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT ST. * L, 3-58 : L, 21-71 ! L, 9-20 1 L, 1341 L, 7-56 I L, 14-55 j L, 2149 L, 6-52 I j I i Shippenshurg C3“h) ^ Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 at Shepherd at Liberty at Kutztown WESTCHESTER EDINBORO at Clarion at Millersville SLIPPERY ROCK LOCK HAVEN at IndianaJPa.) CALIEORNIAJPA) L, L, L, L, L, W, W, L, W, 14-19 14-35 ^ 16-28 j 29-34 ^ 18-33 I 41-23 23-14 34-38 56-10 Slippery Rock C7“2i) Aug. 30 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 1 Nov. 10 SETONHILL MILLERSVILLE at Bowie State KUTZTOWN INDLANAJPA) at East Stroudsburg CLARION at Shippensburg CALIFORNIA(PA) at Lock Haven at Edinboro W, W, W, W, L, W, W, W, L, 51-24 21-5 35-7 45-3 31-34 31-24 41-18 38-34 13-22 West Chester C8-i) Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 at Edinboro at Delaware CLARION at Shippensburg BLOOMSBURG at Millersville KUTZTOWN EAST STROUDSBURG ST. JOSEPH'S(IN) CALIFORNLA(PA) at Cheyney W, 32-16 L, 1441 w. 49-21 w. 34-29 w. 44-28 w. 42-14 w. 21-0 w. w. 30-15 34-20 Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here! Thank you for your support of the Annual Athletic Fund Drive. Several years from now we may look back and view 2006-07 as one of the most momentous in many years. The Fighting Scot athletic teams once again er^oyed great success, and in some not-so-expected areas. As Edinboro celebrated its 150* year, it was marked by a great deal of change - change that will carry our athletic teams for years to come. By the time our student-athletes return from summer break to begin preparations for the 2007-08 season, they'll be able to work out in our newlyrenovated weight room. It's exciting to watch the daytoday changes. When it's all said and done. Fighting Scot student-athletes will have state-of-the art weight­ training and aerobic equipment at their disposal. That's not all. The McComb Fieldhouse gymnasium floor will have a new look as well, and repairs are also taking place in the swimming pool. I've saved possibly the best for last. During the winter the Edinboro University Student Government Association backed a plan to renovate Sox Harrison Stadium, and it was supported by the administration. The end result - a new artificial surface at Sox Harrison Stadium, which should be done in time for Edinboro's home opener against West Chester on September 1. In addition, lights will be installed, opening a myriad of opportunities in the future. Finally, the scoreboard will be updated. This project wiQ be a huge bmefit to the athletic program, but it doesn't end there. The rest of the campxis community will see the benefits of this project. Back to the playing field for a minute. Edinboro won PSAC Championships in women's cross country and wrestiing, with the wrestling team also winning its ninth EWL Tournament in ten years. Gregor Gillespie became Edinboro's third Division I national champion in front of a live national audience on ESPN. That same day Brooke Heath concluded another outstanding showing at the swimming national championships. The junior is now an 11-time All-American. The year ended with the softball team making its first-ever trip to the NCAA Playoffs. We're very proud of everything that has been accomplished, not only this past year but in previous years. We look ahead to the challenge of the future, realizing that it will indeed be a challenge. Other Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference schools are experiencing many of the same improvements we are, or have done so in recent years. The support of the administration and the SGA is greatly appreciated. But we can't stop there. Our Edintoro Family must continue to grow. I can't tell you how valuable your support has been since the start of the Annual Athletic Fund. We hope you'll once again choose to sit down and contribute to the Athletic Fund. If you haven't contributed in the past, please explore the possibility of helping Edinboro not only maintain its athletic tradition, but move forward. Finally, please spread the word around. The greatest way we can prosper is by networking, so please teU a friend or two about the Annual Athletic Fund. As always, thanks for your support. Please make it a point to come back at some point this year and see edinboro university athletic fund drive lMPORTANT:Comribuiions can be made lo ihe GbNbRAL FUND, an ENDOWMENT, or SPORT SPECIFIC " the majority of your gift will go directly to the sport you designate. Gifts-in-Kind, Securities. Trusts and Bequests are now another method of giving. LIST OF BENEFITS Appropriate Tax Deduction*...... i Newsletter (quarterly)................ Recognition (football program).., Season Ticket (all events)......... . Athletic T-Shirt............................ Athletic Sweatshirt...................... Athletic Media Guides................ Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet. 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Edinboro Meet Ben Harris, Edinboro’s Unknown Senior by Lectnne Carmichael, Sports Information Grculuate Assistant For Jie past five years Ben Harris has gone to football practice, done his job, played in every single Edinboro game and completed this whole process almost invisibly. What position does Harris play? Harris must be an offensive lineman then. Sorry, wrong answer. He is even more unnoticeable than the offensive lineman that only gets attention when the quarterback or running back comments on their good blocking. The hidden position that Harris plays is the long snapper. Every time there is a pxmt, point after touchdown and field goal, Harris runs out with the kicker and holder and snaps the ball. His job is done xmtil the next kicking opportunity. "I have been long snapping since I started playing football and I can't really see myself playing any other position," said Harris. "It's a spot where no one really Imows when you do good, but if you do bad every one knows your name. It's nice not being in the limelight. It's nice not being concentrated on but just going out and doing your job." Just like the offensive lineman who goes out and gets the job done without any glory, Harris follows that same concept. Defensive coordinator, Wayne Bradford said, "Ben takes tremendous pride in what he does, so there is no one more hard on themselves than him or his family. He imderstands that you can snap 99 perfect and get a slap on the back but if you snap bad, or it gets partially blocked, then it is magnified." To get those 99 perfect snaps Harris puts a lot of time in the off season. He uses a continuous repetition of snaps, target practice and different drills for velocity and accuracy on the ball. On top of the hundreds of reps that Harris does he also works on flexibility in his hips and shoulders. He does a lot of squats and sprinting drills to help him get the job done. Along with doing this work on his own he has also participated in many long snapping camps to help make him a better snapper. Harris met his long snapping coach, Shane Hackney, seven years ago at a specialized camp for long snapping. "I only see Ben for a few days a year but my first impression of Ben is that he is a good, honest, hard-working guy who has applied himself to snapping," said Hackney. "Every year I have seen improvement. He is very coach-able, very willing to learn the fundamentals of snapping. The evidence shows when he takes those things we teach him to heart because when we see him from year to year he has improved and made progress." Bradford added, "Ben has a great attitude and work ethic at that position. Because of our scarce resources in the coaching staff, Ben has to be very self- driven and there are times when I give him tips but he is kind of 100 percent self- coached. So he takes tremendous ownership in doing what he has to do to get ready in terms of number of repetitions he takes." Harris's self motivation has brought him closer to the point where some people such as Hackney think that Hams may have a chance at professional level. "He has grown physically, he is bigger and stronger, his technique has improved and I honestly believe he has the potential to get a look at the next level" said Hackney. "But it is hard to say because there is a lot of luck and factors involved in that level." Harris added, "I would be lying if I said I wasn't hoping for the pros, but Tm definitely hoping I have a shot. I have the opportunity to Page 6o attend some clinics, combines and tryouts, and see if anyone notices j . . j More and more NFL teams are signing specialized positional players to play today. Just a few names on the list are the New England | Paffiots, Lonnie Paxton, Matt Katula of the Baltimore Ravens, Brad St. | Louis, file snapper for the Cincinnati Bengals, Ryan Pontbriand of the . Cleveland Browns, and Mike Leach, the long snapper for the Denver Broncos. ^ Harris not only hopes for a little bit of luck for the next level, but | also to do well at a clinic at the end of the season hosted by Hackney. , "Every January and February, I try to pick the top eight or ten long snappers that are out there and bring them to New Mexico for a | weekend," said Hackney. "I evaluate them and work them out a bit and | film then in different snapping routines. We put together a nice , marketing package and we rank them so these individuals and send ^ that out to the NFL." ^ "Our films get looked at because we have integrily and we are not | out there trying to get money. We are trying to put forth the best | snappers we can find and make sure the NEL knows that they are out there." ' Even though January may seem so close, Harris would like to add | some more football memories to his list of great ones at Edinboro. j Harris's list consists of the last game of the 2004 season when the Fighting Scots went to Bentley College for the NCAA Playoffs and beat I them 47-44. This season when Edinboro upset #25-ranked Bloomsburg j 4241 and also in 2004 when Edinboro upset Indiana (Pa.) 38-14. j As for today against Clarion, Harris will put all of his physical preparation to work. About an hour and a half before kick off Hams will I go through his routine of getting ready for one more day to do his job. j "I have a tendency to get dressed the same way every game," said Harris. "I always come out really early and get warmed up. I don't talk to anyone, Tm usually by myself. I try to stay calm because I can't go out there and get psyched up and then sit around of a half an hour and not do anything. 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