EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PA

November 6,1993

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Program Features
Boro Welcomes Unbeaten lUP; Division Crown at Stake........... 3
Edinboro University ....................................................................... 5
President Foster F. Diebold.............................................................7
Troyer Farms Day............................................................................. 8
Athletic Director James K. McDonald............................................9
1993 - Take "It" To Another Level ............................................... 11
Head Coach Tom Hollman ........................................................... 14
The Hollman Era Continues 1988-1993........................................16
Edinboro All-Americans 1988-1992..............................................18
1992 Honors and Accomplishments.............................................18
Edinboro University Alphabetical Roster ...................................20
Edinboro University Lineup and Numerical ...................... Center
lUP Lineup and Numerical................................................... Center
lUP Alphabetical Roster................................................................21
Assistant Coaches................................................................... 23,25
Scouting the Scots.......................................................................... 25
Player Profiles..............................................................27,29,31,32
Official Football Signals -1993 .................................................... 30
Boro DL - Nowhere to Rxm, No Place to Hide...........................33
Letter from Chancellor James H. McCormick............................. 34
Eight-Game Individual and Team Stats.......................................38
Scot Success in the Classroom...................................................... 39
Edinboro's Football Cheerleaders and Trainers.......................... 40
The State System of Higher Education......................................IBC

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Sept.
Sept.
1993 Captains - Mike Kegarise (kneeling)
Sept.
Standing (L-R): Rob Harmer and Jason Perkins
Oct.
Oct.
Oct.
Officials for Today’s Game
Oct.
Referee ...................................................................... Tony Gaetano
Oct.
Line Judge.................................................................Rich Jaworske
Nov.
Umpire........................................................................................ NeilHaines
Nov.
Field Judge..................................................................... Tom Rocco
Linesman ....................................................................George Geyer
Back Judge................................................................................. JohnCarson
Clock Operator...........................................................................DonKovach

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30
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13

EUP
9
34
28
28
52
34
32
41

OPP
FERRIS STATE
23
at Elizabeth City
27
at Buffalo
17
at Clarion University
0
LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY 20
at Shippensburg
17
CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY 7
at Slippery Rock University 38
lUP (1:00 p.m.)
MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSHY
(1:00 p.m.)

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BORO WELCOMES UNBEATEN lUP; DIVISION CROWN AT STAKE
Tony Tighe, guards Jeremy O'Day and Det Betti and center
Gordie Hitchcock.
lUP has an array of weapons led by running back Michael
Mann and quarterback Scott Woods. Mann, the 1991 West player
of the year, is on his way to a repeat of the honor in '93. Totalling
1,248 yards and a dozen scores, Marm needs just 144 yards to
become the conference's all-time career rushing leader (4,169Ricke Stonewall-Millersville). Woods is the PSAC's top passer
with 1,471 yards on 91 completions. He has connected on 55% of
his tosses with 11 scores and six interceptions. Maim (18, 213, 2)
JeMone Smith (22, 385, 3) and Derek Smith (18, 382, 4) are all
dangerous catching the ball.

The Game
Aside from the national and regional importance of the
upcoming Edinboro/IUP clash today, the first matter at hand is
the Scots' shot at claiming the Pennsylvania State Athletic Con­
ference western division crown.

The Records
The two nationally-ranked teams have combined for fifteen
consecutive wins entering Saturday's clash. The Scots stand at 71 overall and 5-0 in the PSAC-West while the Indians are a per­
fect 8-0,4-0.
The Scots stumbled in their opener to the region's #3 ranked
team, Ferris State (23-9), but have stnmg consecutive wins over
Elizabeth City (34-27), Buffalo (28-17), Clarion (28-0), Lock
Haven (52-20), Shippensburg (34-17), California (32-7) and Slip­
pery Rock (41-38). lUP has been simply dominant in '93, scoring
no less than 34 points against any NCAA Division II opponent.
The Indians own consecutive margins over Kutztown (54-9),
Grand Valley (34-3), West Chester (37-26), I-AA Liberty (23-7),
Lock Haven (52-14), Shippensburg (45-10), California (52-13) and
Slippery Rock (45-24).

The Defenses
The Scots had their hands full with the Rock's LaMonte
Coleman and will be tested heavily against Mann. All-American
linebacker Jason Perkins (92 tackles) continues to shine for the
Scots. Through eight games, Perkins has registered 62 solo stops,
12 tackles for loss, forced one fumble, recovered another, blocked
three extra points and has picked off six enemy passes. Lineback­
er Michael Edwards played well against the Rock (19 stops) and
is second to Perkins on the team with 91 tackles. Rahshahn
Alston (54) rounds out the second line of defense.
Up front, the foursome has combined for 28 of the team's 32
sacks. End Pat Schuster (61) leads the team with 11 quarterback
drops while tackle Russell Cray (61) is close behind with eight.
Captain Rob Harmer (39, 6 sacks) anchors the other tackle spot
while Devas Simmons (40, 3 sacks) is the bookend opposite
Schuster.
In the secondary, strong safety Steve Russell is turning in an
All-American season. He is tied with Perkins for the team-lead
with six interceptions and has been in on 37 stops. Russell's
career interception mark of 13 ties the Edinboro school record.
Free safety Rick Walker (35,1 int) and cornerbacks Mario Hous­
ton (57, 2 int, 7 deflections, 3 blocked kicks) and Marty Williams
(45,2 int, 7 break ups) will also get the start for the Scots.
lUP has restructured its defense into one of the best in the
PSAC. Their 17 interceptions and 29 sacks will pose a big test for
the Boro offensive attack.
Leading the charge will be defensive end Mike Callahan (40
stops, team-high 7 sacks and 11 tackles for loss) and linebackers
Omar Stewart (51, 3 int), Andre Hilliard (41,2 int), Lewis Choice
(39,2 int) and Jack Creech (35).
The secondary is strong with cornerback Harold Brister
leading the team with four interceptions. He has been in on 21
stops. Comer John Stuart (20, 2 int, 3 deflections) can also make
the big play.

The Series
The Scots trail lUP 41-16-4 dating back to 1926. Since 1980,
Edinboro is 3-10-1 including a 14-7 setback in the quarterfinals of
the 1990 NCAA II playoffs. The last four games, in which lUP
has claimed three wins, have all been decided by seven points or
less. In 1992, the Scots jumped to a 21-7 advantage before watch­
ing lUP tie (21-21) the game with less than a minute remaining.

The Coaches
Saturday's encounter pits two of the nation's top Division II
coaches. Edinboro's Tom Hollman is 44-17-2 (.714) in his sixth
season with the Scots, including an outstanding 27-6-2 (.800)
slate in the PSAC-West. He was tabbed the region's and confer­
ence's top coach in 1989.
lUP counters with eight-year mentor Frank Cignetti, Divi­
sion II's 1991 national coach of the year. The Indians have posted
77 wins against just 14 losses and a tie under his leadership. lUP
was the national nmner-up in 1990.

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Quarterback Jody Dickerson and tailback Larry Jackson give
the Scots solid balance offensively. Dickerson will start in his 31st
consecutive game, a stretch where he has led the Scots to 22 wins
(22-7-1). In 1992, Dickerson ranks as the PSAC's second-best
passer with his 91 completions in 185 attempts for 1,561 yards
and 17 touchdowns. He has tossed seven interceptions and
boasts a 142.8 efficiency rating. A plethora of receivers include
Marcus Griffin (26, 352, 4 td), Scott Mikowicz (18, 306, 2), Dave
Ashton (15,224,1) and Lateef Walters (12,361,4,30.1 ypc).
Jackson has upped his season rushing total to 867 yards,
with 731 tallies coming in the last four wins. That is an average
of over 180 yards per game. He has 145 carries for the year and
six rushing scores. Jackson also has six catches for 109 yards and
a touchdown out of the backfield. Fullbacks Tom Tedder (27, 89,
4) and Chris Snyder (22, 84,1) have been solid all year. Clearing
the way up front is expected to be tackles Mike Kegarise and

Special Teams/Kicking Game
The Boro may have slid a bit against the Rockets, but the
squad continues to get good efforts out of pimter Gary Lhotsky
(39.7 ypp) and kicker Scott Rupert (29-32 PAT; 3-9 field goals).
lUP will counter with punter John McGhee (39.7) and veteran
kicker Mike Geary (41-43 PAT; 11-14 fg). Geary played for the
Scots during the 1990 season (3-3 fg) before transferring to lUP.
Edinboro looks to Steve Russell (5 ret., 36.4 ypr, 1 td-92
yards) to bring back kickoffs and Marcus Griffin (6.6 ypr) to
return punts while lUP's Derek Smith (21.6 ypr) is dangerous on
kickoff returns and Mario Hardison (7.1 ypr) handles punt
returns.
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Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

GOOD LUCK TO THE
HGHTING SCOTS

HISTORY
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Founded in 1857 as a private acade­
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Previously named Edinboro Acade­
my, Edinboro Normal School, Edin­
boro State Teachers College, and
Edinboro State College

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The second normal school estab­
lished in Pennsylvania and the
twelfth in the U.S.

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Became Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania on July 1,1983 with the
formation of the Pennsylvania State
System of Higher Education

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Open 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Monday thru Friday
Phone (814) 732-2456
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Modern library with approximately
430,000 boxmd volumes and 1.2 mil­
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Men's baseball, basketball, cross
country, football, golf, swimming,
tennis, track, and wrestling

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Women's basketball, cross country,
softball, swimming, tennis, track,
and volleyball

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The Fighting Scots compete in the
Pennsylvania Conference and the
National Collegiate Athletic Associa­
tion, Division I and II

Located in the resort town of Edin­
boro, Pennsylvania

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Just 15 miles south of Erie and 100
miles from Pittsburgh, Cleveland,
and Buffalo

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Easily accessible from interstates 90
and 79

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Eight on-campus residence halls

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Planetarium, modern science and
robotics laboratories, solar observato­
ry, biology museum, and center for
the performing arts

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TV studio and radio station which
reaches one-half million listeners

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Reading clinic, speech and hearing
clinic, math clinic, parent-child
development center, and computer
lab for children

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Seven powerful, mini-computer sys­
tems with more than 350 micro com­
puters and 270 computer terminals

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Recreational facilities, life skills cen­
ter, and nurse's station for students
with disabilities

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Campus is nearly 100% wheelchair
accessible

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Tennis courts, football stadium,
weight rooms, all-weather track, and
olympic-size pool with diving tank

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS
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The nation's third largest educational
program for the physically disabled
including services for the hearing
impaired, the visually impaired, and
the learning disabled

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International education program for
the exchange of faculty and students

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Honors program for academically
gifted students

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Internships and field experiences
which integrate academic pursuits
with on-site "real world" work situa­
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President Foster F. Diebold

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tinned Edinboro University to meet
the challenges of the 1990s, as well as
those that will face public higher
education in the 21st century.

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

The Orange, New Jersey, native is
a graduate of Monmouth College and
also holds a master of arts in educa­
tional administration from Seton Hall
University. He has met coursework
requirements for a doctorate in edu­
cation at Rutgers University and is
currently completing the dissertation
requirement for the Ph.D. program in
higher education at the University of
Pittsburgh.

is proud of the University's continued excellence
in academics, athletics, and special programs, and
proud to support the 1993 football season.
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Go Fighting Scots!

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Now in his fourteenth year as
president of Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, Foster R Diebold is the
fourteenth chief executive officer of
the institution of higher learning that
has come to acclaim in the last
decade as one of Pennsylvania's and
the nation's finest. He has brought a
vigorous educational and moral lead­
ership, a strengthening of the spirit of
community, a clear sense of direction
and purpose, and a dimension of
multicultural pluralism and diversity
Much has been accomplished
during President Diebold's tenure.
The University has returned to finan­
cial health. Significant facilities and
grounds improvements have been
achieved, with several of the historic
structures on campus restored to
their original splendor. Academic
programs have been emphasized and
improved, with more than 100 degree
offerings now available. Enrollment
gains have been unprecedented in
both numbers and academic quality.
International linkages have been
established with institutions in sever­
al other countries, and Edinboro Uni­
versity's program for students with
disabilities continues to garner
acclaim as one of the finest among all
colleges and universities in the Unit­
ed States. Widely recognized as a
leader in education both here and
abroad. President Diebold has posi-

Prior to his presidency of Edin­
boro University, President Diebold
was president of the University of
Alaska from 1977 to 1979. Before that,
he was executive secretary to the
Board of Regents and special assis­
tant to the president of the University
of Alaska Statewide System. From
1969 to 1976, he was director of
Development and Planning at Kean
College in New Jersey and a member
of the graduate faculty at that institu­
tion; and from 1965 to 1969, he was
assistant superintendent of the Nep­
tune Township (New Jersey) Public
Schools.
Recognized for his extensive
experience in the field of education
management. President Diebold's
scholarly achievements in the disci­
pline of applied ethics in higher edu­
cation deserve special mention. The
model statement he authored for the
American Association of State Col­
leges and Universities, "Ethical Prac­
tices for College Presidents," was
unanimously adopted by that profes­
sional organization and published as
policy for the chief executives of its
nearly 400 member institutions
nationwide. It is the first formally
adopted ethical practices and policy
statement for higher education presi­
dents.
For his leadership on an interna­
tional scale and for his many contri­
butions to the advancement of higher
education and enrichment of an
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emerging culture in Pakistan, Presi­
dent Diebold was decorated with
prestigious gold medals from three
Pakistani universities. The awards for
educational eminence were presented
during visits to the Edinboro campus
by official Pakistani delegations.
President Diebold was also hon­
ored by the Government of Pakistan
with the awarding of the degree of
Doctor of Laws (honoris causa), pre­
sented at the Government House in
the City of Karachi. The ceremony
was attended by the presidents of the
several Pakistani universities holding
linkage agreements with Edinboro
University, as well as many highranking officials of the Government
of Pakistan and U.S. diplomatic offi­
cials.
A recently bestowed honor was
President Diebold's appointment to
the National Committee on U.S.China Relations, the leading national,
non-partisan, public affairs organiza­
tion devoted to building constructive
and durable relationships between
the two countries. The appointment
recognized his insight into the Chi­
nese people and his experience with
the academic linkage agreement he
established with Zibo College in Chi­
na's Shandong Province. Students
and scholars have been at Edinboro
University imder terms of the formal
linkage agreement since the 1986-87
academic year.
A staunch advocate of a
statewide system of public universi­
ties in Pennsylvania, President
Diebold supported the enabling legis­
lation for the State System of Higher
Education (Act 188 of 1982) and saw
the State System come to existence in
1983 as a member of the transition
team. He currently serves on the Sys­
tem's Executive Council of Presidents
and on the boards of the Pennsylva­
nia Academy for the Profession of
Teaching, the Pennsylvania State Ath­
letic Conference, and the Dixon Uni­
versity Center at Harrisburg.

Athletic Director James K. McDonald

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a sound scholarship foundation has
become his top priority while numer­
ous changes and innovations have
also keyed the Scots' athletic program
imder his direction.
Through his efforts more than $5
million has been raised during the
past twelve years. The funds generat­
ed by the energetic athletic director's
efforts will be used to assist Edinboro's men and women athletes who
compete in the Scots sixteen intercol­
legiate sports.

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The personable athletic director
also introduced Edinboro's Hall of
Fame program which has evolved
into an armual year-ending event to
honor present and past athletes.
McDonald has been at Edinboro
since 1962 and for 12 years served as
the Fighting Scot basketball coach
(1962-1975) and never experienced a
losing season while his teams com­
piled an impressive 181 wins against
only 89 losses. During that span, his
cagers won four Western Division
Pennsylvania Conference crowns, the
PC state championship and two Dis­

trict 18 titles that netted trips to the
NAIA National Tournament. His
teams set 27 University records and
made 19 post-season appearances
while four of his players were named
All-Americans.
Prior to accepting his position at
Edinboro, McDonald served as assis­
tant basketball coach in Erie, Pa. He
is a 1956 graduate of Bridgeport High
School in his home town of Bridge­
port, West Virginia.
In 1960 he received a degree in
chemistry and physical education
from West Virginia Wesleyan College
and he also holds a master's degree in
health from the University of Buffalo.

Jim McDonald

As an imdergraduate, he set nine
school records at Wesleyan and was
twice voted both AP and UPI basket­
ball All-American. In 1960, he was
the second leading scorer in the Unit­
ed States, averaging slightly over 33
points a game, and led his team to
the national basketball tournament in
Kansas City, Missouri. He was named
to the NAIA's All-Toumament Team
in 1959 and 1960.
In 1966, McDonald was selected
Area Eight Coach of the Year by the
eastern seaboard coaches and that
same year was honored as one of the
top ten finalists in the Coach of the
Year national poll. McDonald's hon­
ors also include selection to the West
Virginia All-Time College Basketball
Team and membership in the West
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.
As a resident of Edinboro,
McDonald has a record of extensive
community involvement. He was Lit­
tle League Baseball director for four
years and also held a four-year post
as a member of the General McLane
School Board. He and his wife, Mary
Lou, have three sons - Mark, Mike
and Matthew.

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the energetic athletic
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men and women athletes.

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"It" in this case means success. Hav­
ing made the NCAA II playoffs three of
the past five years imder head coach Tom
Hollman, the Edinboro University Fight­
ing Scots have established themselves as
one of the nation's top small college pro­
grams. Now may be the time to take the
"other step."
A playoff quarter finalist in 1990, the
Scots’ elite eight finish was the pinnacle
of the program. But that small taste of
post-season success has left the Boro anx­
ious for more. If expectations and 1993
pre-season polls are any indication, this
fall may be the year of the Scots. Picked
as high as #2 by Football Digest and #9 by
Host Communications (NCAA), Edin­
boro has opened the eyes of pollsters
with their recent success. But the Boro's
pre-season marks will make the opposi­
tion even more determined, thus creating
a great challenge for the 1993 Fighting
Scots.
Coming off their best regular season
mark in 21 years, 8-1-1, the Scots, under
Hollman, have won 37 of 55 (37-16-2)
games including a sparkling 22-6-1 record
in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Confer­
ence Western Division. When looking
ahead to 1993, the schedule is what con­
cerns the sixth-year mentor the most.
"The conference is the conference. There
are six tough opponents, any one of
which can beat you," Hollman said. "Plus
this year, we've added Ferris State (MI)
and Elizabeth City (NC) while Buffalo
(Division I-AA) and Millersville remain
from last year. There will be no easy ones,
that's for sure."
With ten games slated for '93, five
home and five away, the challenge of the
"road test" will determine the Scots' play­
off chances. Under Hollman, the Scots
boast a 23-3-1 (.870) mark at Sox Harrison
Stadium but counter with a 14-13-1 (.518)
record on the road.

159 markers and two touchdowns. His
3,217 career passing yards rank him fifth
all time on the Edinboro passing list. With
the graduation of receivers Brian Heebsh,
Paul Stone and Wrentie Martin, David
Ashton (17 receptions, 210 yards, 2 touch­
downs) is the Scots' top returning pass
catcher.
In the backfield, PSAC West player of
the year and All-American Larry Jackson
returns. The junior topped the PSAC in
rushing yards last year with 1,218 while
his 17 rushing scores and 19 overall
touchdowns were also tops in the confer­
ence. Jackson's touchdowns on the
ground were the fourth best ever in con­
ference history. Chris Snyder (30-128-2) is
the returning front-runner for the fullback
spot along with Tom Tedder (17-68) who
is looking to return following knee
surgery.
Offensive Line
All-American Mike Kegarise is one
of the best in the country at his tackle
position. At 6-7, 300 pounds, Kegarise
leads an offensive front which includes
tackle Tony Tighe, center Gordie Hitch­
cock and guard Chadd Wallick. The grad­
uation of All-American Scott Nickel and
tight end Heebsh leaves some holes to fill.
Defensive Line

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The Scots return three quarters of
their four-man front including 1993 pre­
season All-American tackle Russell Cray
(72 tackles, 9 sacks). End Devas Simmons
(62 stops, 8 for loss, team high 5 forced
fumbles) is also back along with tackle
Rob Harmer (48 tackles).
Also expected to help along the
defensive line will be returnee Otha
Davidson (2 sacks, 4 tackles for loss) and
Scot heavyweight wrestler Pat Schuster.
The graduation of All-American Anthony
Ross spells a void for the Scots but David­
son and Schuster are both able replace­
ments.

Skill Positions

Linebackers

With returning starter Jody Dickerson at quarterback, the Scots will be solid
under center. Having guided Edinboro to
15 wins in 22 games (15-6-1) since his
freshman year, Dickerson is on pace to
break every standard in the Edinboro
record books. Last year, he tossed for
1,855 yards and 12 scores and rushed for

The trio of All-American Jason
Perkins, Michael Sims and Mike Edwards
return to the second line of defense.
Perkins, a pre-season first-team choice by
Host Communications and The Sporting
News, is back to round out a brilliant
career. Currently seventh on the school's
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all-time hit list with 341 tackles, a year
similar to 1992 (135 tackles, 19 for loss)
will propel Perkins to second on the
career tackle charts. His 30 tackles for
loss, not including quarterback sacks, is
the most in Edinboro history.
Sims had a banner season for a first
year player in 1992, finishing fourth on
the team with 84 tackles. His ten pass
deflections tied for the team high.
Edwards was close behind with 70 stops,
including four for loss. His three forced
fumbles was third best on the squad.
Brian Lambert, a reserve last season (12
tackles) is greatly improved and will bat­
tle for a starting spot.
Secondary
If the Boro has major holes to fill, it is
in the defensive backfield. Gone are AllAmericans Michael Barnes and Georj
Lewis. The pair combined to start 85 con­
secutive contests with cornerback Lewis
penciled in for every one during his 45game career.
Returning are defensive back Mario
Houston and safety Steve Russell. Hous­
ton had 50 stops, one interception and
tied for the team lead with ten pass
deflections in '92. Over his career, which
began with All-PSAC West Rookie of the
Year honors in 1990, Houston has been in
on 188 stops, with seven interceptions
and 38 deflections. His pass breakup total
is second best on the all-time Boro list.
Russell has been solid since his freshman
campaign, tying for the team lead in
interceptions each of his first two seasons.
His seven career thefts project him to be
Edinboro's all-time leader (13) at career's
end. One of his five interceptions last sea­
son was returned 85 yards for a score.
Specialties
The return of All-American punter
Gary Lhotsky adds to an already solid
defense. A first-team All-PSAC West
choice in 1992, Lhotsky led the conference
in yards per punt averaging 40.1. His 133
punts over the past three years have aver­
aged 37.7 ypp. Lhotsky's career best cov­
ered 65 yards against Shippensburg last
season.
The Scot kicking game is a question
mark as Scott Rupert (3-7 field goals and
21 of 27 PATs) tries to recover from a knee
injury suffered as a member of the base­
ball team last spring.

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Head Coach Tom Hollman
In January 1988, Edinboro Uni­
versity hired Tom Hollman, Athens,
Ohio, as its eleventh head football
coach in the school's history. Hollman
came to Edinboro from Ohio Univer­
sity, where he was the defensive coor­
dinator.
Hollman, beginning his sixth
year, has the Scot program back in
the national spotlight. At Edinboro,
he has earned 37 wins against just 16
losses and two ties and owns an
impressive 22-6-2 slate against the
PSAC Western Division. The Scots
have advanced to post-season play
three of the past five years.

Tom Hollman

At Edinboro University
1988
5-4-1
1989
9-3

NCAA Playoffs
1990
8-3

NCAA Playoffs
1991
7-4
1992

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37-16-2

In 1989, he was named the top
coach in the East Region by the
National Football Coaches Associa­
tion and also tabbed the top coach in
the PSAC West. In 1990, he guided
the Scots to their first-ever NCAA II
playoff win as Edinboro routed Vir­
ginia Union and advanced to the
national quarterfinals.
"Edinboro has been a great expe­
rience, and I like the direction of the
program," Hollman said.
"As a coach, I have been fortu­
nate to coach at many different levels,
from high school to Division I. The
Division II level here at Edinboro is
very appealing to me in relation to
my career goals. It is a great feeling to
be a head coach at this level."
Hollman's educational back­
ground begins with a high school
diploma from Memorial High School
in St. Mary's, Ohio, followed by his
undergraduate degree in education
from Ohio Northern University in
1968. Three years later Hollman
received his master of science degree
in education from Xavier- University
in Cincinnati, Ohio.
While at Ohio Northern, Holl­
man was a three-year starter for the
football team and a two-year per­
former as a defensive back and offen­
sive end during his junior and senior
years. He holds the school record
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with 13 career interceptions and
earned All-American and All-District
honors during the 1966 and 1967 sea­
sons. Hollman also lettered in base­
ball for three years during his stay at
Ohio Northern.
A chronological look at Holl­
man's coaching career begins in 1968
as an assistant coach at Sidney High
School in Sidney, Ohio. From there,
Hollman moved on to Greenville
High School in Ohio where he
became head coach from 1971-73. His
Greenville squads posted an impres­
sive 26-2-2 mark during his threeyear stay.
Hollman then moved on to Fre­
mont Ross High School as head coach
for the 1974 and 1975 seasons, where
his squad recorded 15 wins against
three setbacks and two ties. Fremont
was the Buckeye Conference champ
in 1974, unbeaten at 9-0-1.

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In 1976, Hollman moved on to
the collegiate ranks where he was the
defensive coordinator for his alma
mater at Ohio Northern University.

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The following year, Hollman
accepted the head coach position at
Wooster College (OH) and guided his
squad to the best four-year record in
the school l\istory (24-11-1).
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In 1981, Hollman took an assis­
tant coaching spot with Ball State
University which he held through the
1984 campaign. Then, beginning in
1985 Hollman held the defensive
coordinator position at Ohio Univer­
sity.
"It has been a very comfortable
transition for me," Hollman added. "I
have found the community to be sup­
portive and the administration is giv­
ing me every opportunity to be
successful here at Edinboro," he con­
cluded.
Tom resides in Edinboro with his
wife, Kandi, and four children, Mari,
Jon, Tim and Denise.

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establish a winning program and have fun in the pro­
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improve on the field and in the classroom - we want
to continue to bring a special type of student-athlete
to Edinboro University."

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- Tom Hollman

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37-16-2 Overall Record (5-4-1,9-3,8-3,7-4, 8-2-1)
Three Trips to the NCAA II Playoffs
Elbert Cole, Running Back
NCAA II Player of the Year
(second runner up 1989)
Kodak first team All-American
Career: 642 attempts, 3,341 yards, 48 IDs

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1990
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1989
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Edinboro All-Americans 1988-1992
(25 AAs named to 26 different teams)
Curtis Rose, OL - Associated Press (first team). Football
Gazette (first team)

1988
Elbert Cole, RB - Associated Press (honorable mention)

Football Gazette - Honorable Mention
Lester Frye, RB; Jeff Jacobs, DL

Michael Willis, FS - Associated Press (honorable mention)

1989
1991

Elbert Cole, RB - Division II Player of the Year Award,
Harlon Hill (third place), Kodak (first team). Football
Gazette (second team). Associated Press (third team)

Curtis Rose, OL - Associated Press (second team). Football
Gazette (first team). Free Agent Signee Miami Dolphins
Jason Perkins, LB - Football Gazette (second team)

Ernest Priester, WR - Associated Press (third team). Foot­
ball Gazette (third team)

The Student
Government Association
of Edinboro University

Georj Lewis, DB - Football Gazette (third team)

Joe Brooks, OL - Football Gazette (second team)

John Messura, DL - Football Gazette (honorable mention)

Football Gazette - Honorable Mention
Harold Galupi, QB; Michael Willis, FS; Ron Hainsey,
OL; Chip Conrad, DT

Mike Kegarise, OL - Associated Press (third team). Foot­
ball Gazette (honorable mention)

1992

Jason Perkins, LB - Football Gazette (third team) /

1990
Ernest Priester, WR - Division II Player of the Year Award,
Harlon Hill (runner up), Kodak (first team). Associat­
ed Press (first team). Football Gazette (first team), PSAC
West Co-Player of the Year, Free Agent Signee Denver
Broncos

Mike Barnes, DB - Football Gazette (third team)
Anthony Ross, DE - Football Gazette (third team)
Football Gazette - Honorable Mention
Georj Lewis, DB; Scott Nickel, OL; Gary Lhotsky, P;
Larry Jackson, RB

1992 Honors and Accomplishments
PSAC
Rushing offense - 1st West - 1st overall
Total offense - 2nd West - 3rd overall
Rushing defense - 2nd West - 3rd overall
Passing defense - 1st West - 1st overall
Total defense - 1st West - 1st overall
NCAA DIVISION II
Scoring defense - 3rd (11.2 ppg)
Pass efficiency defense - 13th (88.8)
Rushing defense - top 15 (95.0 ypg)
Total defense - top 15 (257.5 ypg)
Scoring offense - 14th (32.1 ppg)
Individual Honors and Awards
Mike Kegarise, OT
1992 All-American - 3rd team - Associat­
ed Press
1992 All-American - honorable mention Don Hansen's Football Gazette
1992 PSAC West - 1st team
Jason Perkins, LB
1992 All-American - 3rd team - Don
Hansen's Football Gazette
1992 pre-season 1st team All-American Sporting News
1992 pre-season All-American - College
Football Preview
1992 PSAC West - 1st team

Michael Barnes, DB
1992 All-American - 3rd team - Don
Hansen's Football Gazette
1992 PSAC West - 1st team
Anthony Ross, DE
1992 All-American - 3rd team - Don
Hansen's Football Gazette
1992 PSAC West - 1st team
Larry Jackson, RB
1992 All-American - honorable mention Don Hansen's Football Gazette
1992 PSAC West "Player of the Year"
1992 PSAC West - 1st team
Georj Lewis, CB
1992 All-American - honorable mention Don Hansen's Football Gazette
1992 pre-season All-American - College
Football Preview
1992 PSAC West - 1st team
Gary Lhotsky, P
1992 All-American - honorable mention Don Hansen's Football Gazette
1992 PSAC West - 1st team
Scott Nickel, OG
1992 All-American - honorable mention 18

Don Hansen's Football Gazette
1992 PSAC West - 1st team
Jody Dickerson, QB
1992 pre-seaspn' All-American - College
Football Pjtview
Sean Seibert, QB
1992 pre-season national scholar athlete College Football Preview

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Brian Heebsh, TE
1992 pre-season national scholar athlete College Football Preview
Other PSAC West Honors
Brian Heebsh, TE; Russell Cray, DT
Edinboro Team Awards
Best Conditioned - Mike Kegarise
Outstanding Freshman - Mike Sims
Special Teams MVP - Anthony Mariani
Offensive MVP - Larry Jackson
Defensive MVP - Jason Perkins
Marine Bank Award - Brian Heebsh
Bill Engh Award - Georj Lewis
Edinboro finished third in the final Lam­
bert/Meadowlands Award voting

Kelley Sobek, President
Scott Todd, Vice President
Doug Irwin, Director of Finance
Beth Fruehstorfer, Secretary
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Edinboro University
Allen, Ron...................... Fr., 6-1,173, DB
Youngstown, OH/Chaney
Alston, Rahshahn..........Fr., 6-1,175, DB
Painesville, OH/Harvey
Ashton, Dave................Jr., 5-10,175, WR
Erie, PA/Strong Vincent
Barnes, Brian ..................Fr., 6-3,240, DL
Alden, NY/Akron Central
Barney, Chris .................So., 6-4,265, DL
Salamanca, NY/Salamanca
Barrett, Matthew .........So., 5-11,232, DL
Greensburg, PA/Greensburg Central
Betti, Det ......................... Jr., 6-3,260, OL
Brockport, NY /Albion
Brinson, Tony..................Fr., 6-0,185, RB
Pittsburgh, PA/Langley
Brown, Matthew...........So., 6-1,222, DL
Chagrin Falls, OH/Walsh Jesuit
Cheatham, Dion..............So., 6-0,200, LB
Lockport, NY/Lockport
Clark, Derek.....................Fr., 5-10,170, K
Dubois, PA/Dubois
Cray, Russell....................Sr., 6-2,240, DL
Cleveland, OH/Collinwood
Cushenberry, Keith ....So., 5-10,180, DB
Washington, PA/Washington
Davidson, Otha................Jr., 6-3,280, DL
Rochester, NY /Brighton
Dickerson, Jody ..............Jr., 6-0,183, QB
McKees Rocks, PA/Sto-Rox
Donaldson, Dave.........Fr., 5-10,190, DB
Gibsonia, PA/Hampton
Dudek, Russ.....................Fr., 6-4,245, TE
Pittsburgh, PA/Woodland Hills
Edwards, Don...............Fr., 5-10,180, DB
Morrisville, PA/Pennsbury
Edwards, Michael ...........Jr., 6-2,210, LB
Washington, PA/Washington
Farr, Vidal ...................... So., 5-8,160, RB
Aliquippa, PA/Aliquippa
Gentile, Matt...................So., 6-1,257, DL
Greenville, PA/Reynolds
Giovengo, Mike..............Fr., 6-3,280, OL
McKees Rocks, PA/Sto-Rox
Glus, Robert ................. Sr., 5-9,174, WR
Albion, PA/Northwestem
Gressem, Randy .............Fr., 6-2,216, LB
Elizabeth, PA/Elizabeth Forward
Griffin, Marcus...............Jr., 5-9,170, WR
Elkhart, IN/Elkhart/Triton JC

Hannan, Jesse ................ Fr., 6-2,195, DL
Brackenridge, PA/Highlands
Harmer, Robert............... Sr., 6-3,276, DL
Chicago, IL/Meritvale
Harris, David .............. So., 5-10,162, DB
Rankin, PA/Woodland Hills
Hart, Chris....................... Fr., 6-2,190, QB
Allison Park, PA/Hampton
Henne, Todd .................. So., 6-3,221, TE
Louisville, OH/Louisville
Hill, Corey.................... Sr., 5-10,190, RB
Miami, FL/Palmetto Senior
Hitchcock, Gordie...........Sr., 6-4,265, OL
Andover, OH/Pyma tuning Valley
Houston, Mario...............Sr., 5-8,175, DB
East Cleveland, OH/East Shaw
Jackson, Larry.................. Jr., 6-2,207, RB
Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills
Kegarise, Mike .............. Sr., 6-6,310, OL
Milan, OH/Edison
Lambert, Bryan................So., 6-1,218, LB
Logan, OH/Logan
Lavis, Tom........................ Jr., 6-7,270, OL
Seward, PA/Laurel Valley
Lhotsky, Gary.................... Sr., 6-3,220, P
Bridgeport, WV/Bridgeport
Macintosh, Jeff.............Sr., 6-2,165, WR
Trafford, PA/Franklin Regional
Maher, Daryle...............So., 5-11,197, RB
Bridgeport, WV/Bridgeport
Mikowicz, Scott...............Sr., 6-4,230, TE
Cattaraugus, NY/Cattaraugus Central
Mitchell, Brian ............Fr., 5-11,170, WR
Yoimgstown, OH/Latrobe
Oaks, Anthony ..............So., 6-2,220, DL
Harrisburg, PA/Susquehanna Twp.
O'Day, Jeremy................So., 6-3,270, OL
Lockport, NY/Lockport
Perkins, Jason...................Sr., 6-0,225, LB
Geneva, OH/Geneva
Przybylski, Josh..............So., 6-2,210, LB
Oregon, OH/Clay
Ramey, Chuck ................ Fr., 6-1,190, LB
Youngstown, OH/Chaney
Roberts, Jerry ................. Fr., 6-2,212, LB
Erie, PA/Tech
Roberts, Terry................Fr., 6-2,194, WR
Erie, PA/Tech
Rupert, Scott..................... Jr., 5-11,175, K
Harrisburg, PA/Central Dauphin East
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Russell, Stephen..............Jr., 6-0,187, DB
Pittsburgh, PA/Perry T.A.
Sabo, John........................ Fr., 6-3,220, TE
Uniontown, PA/Laurel Highlands
Schuster, Pat....................So., 6-2,226, DL
Bradford, PA/Bradford Area
Simmons, Devas ............Sr., 6-1,225, DL
Pittsburgh, PA/Peabody
Smitley, Gary................. Fr., 6-5,265, OL
Lemont Furnace, PA/Laurel Highlands
Snyder, Chris .................. Jr., 6-2,210, RB
Wattsburg, PA/Seneca
Styborski, John..............So., 6-2,230, OL
Meadville, PA/Meadville Area
Tedder, Tom................... Sr., 6-0,220, RB
Pittsburgh, PA/Baldwin

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Tepper, Mike ................So., 5-11,164, DB
Mt. Pleasant, PA/Mt. J^leasant Area
Theado, Peter...................Fn, 6-2,275, DL
Oberlin, OH/Oberlin
Thomas, Cedrick.............Fr., 6-5,270, DL
Cleveland, OH/Shaker Heights
Thorpe, Dennis............. Jr., 6-1,178, WR
Clewiston, FL/Clewiston/Dodge City JC
Tighe, Tony .................... Sr., 6-7,303, OL
Toronto, ONT/Victoria Park
Walker, Richard..............So., 6-2,176, DB
Homestead, PA/Steel Valley
Wallick, Chadd.................Jr., 6-3,260, OL
Dover, OH/Dover
Walters, Lateef..............Jr., 5-10,178, WR
Pittsburgh, PA/Westinghouse
Wendl, Jesso' ..^................ Fr., 6-1,260, OL
* Chagrin Falls, OH/Kenston
White, Mike .................So., 5-10,178, DB
Washington, DC/Forestville
Williams, Marty ..........So., 5-10,173, DB
Cleveland, OH/Shaw
Williams, Terrence......... So., 6-3,188, QB
Bensalem, PA/Bensalem
Wise, William...................Fr., 6-0,210, RB
Carmel, IN/Carmel
Zayatz, Traver..................Fr., 6-3,200, QB
N. Tonawanda, NY/N. Tonawanda
Zechman, Eric.................So., 6-3,271, OL
Centerville, OH/Centerville

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OFFENSE

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DEVAS SIMMONS.................... ................. DE
ROB HARMER.......................... ..................DT
RUSSELL CRAY....................... ..................DT
PAT SCHUSTER....................... ................. DE
MIKE EDWARDS...................... ............... OLB
JASON PERKINS..................... ............... MLB
RAHSHAHN ALSTON .............. ............... OLB
STEVE RUSSELL..................... ..................SS
MARTY WILLIAMS ................... ................. CB
MARIO HOUSTON ................... ................. CB
RICK WALKER.......................... .................. FS
GARYLHOTSKY ..................... .................... P

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THEO TURNER........................................... TE
CHRIS VILLARRIAL.................................... OT
MATTHEW DALVERNY.............................. OG
CHRISTOPHER SLEDGE............................. C
JOHN ZAVATSKY....................................... OG
KERRY YACAMELLI ....................................OT
DERRICK SMITH........................................... FL
SCOTT WOODS..........................................QB
MICHAEL MANN ..........................................TB
DAN GLASS ................................................. FB
MICHAEL GEARY ..........................................K

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ERIC COOKE............................
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ANTHONY FALCE ........................................ DE
ANDRE HILLIARD ......................................OLB
LEWIS CHOICE............................................. LB
JACK CREECH ............................................LB
MIKE CALLAHAN ......................................OLB
JOHN STUART ............................................CB
HAROLD BRISTER....................................... CB
ZACK GIBSON.............................................SS
JERMAYNE WAGNER .................................FS
JOHN McGHEE ............................................... P

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Thorpe, D................. ............. WR
Harris, D................... .............. DB
Farr, V. .................... .............. RB
Williams, M............... ............. DB
Tedder, T................. ............. RB
Dickerson, J.............. .............. QB
Walters, L................. ............. WR
Griffin, M................... ............. WR
Houston, M............... .............. DB
Allen, R..................... .............. DB
Tepper, M................. .............. DB
Williams, T. .............. .............. QB
Lhotsky, G................. ................. P
Rupert, S................... ................. K
Hart, C....................... .............. QB
Zayatz, T.................. .............. QB
Mitchell, B................. ............. WR
Alston, R................... .............. DB
Jackson, L................ .............. RB
Cushenberry, K........ ....... WR/DB
White, M................... .............. DB
Ramey, C.................. ............... LB
Edwards, D............... .............. DB
Hill, C......................... .............. RB
Simmons, D.............. ............... DL
Brinson, T................. ........ RB/DB
Wise, W..................... .............. RB
Walker, R................... .............. DB
Maher, D.................... .............. RB
Schuster, P. ............. ............... DL
Clark, D..................... ................. K
Roberts, J................. ............... LB
Russell, S.................. .............. DB
Gressem, R............... ......... LB/RB
Edwards, M............... ............... LB
Lambert, B................ ............... LB
Cheatham, D............. ............... LB
Snyder, C................. .............. RB

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Perkins, J............... ........ ..........LB
Gentile, Matt......... ...... ............DL
Hitchcock, G.......... .... /■........... OL
Theado, P............. .................. DL
Zechman, E........... ................. OL
Brown, M................ .................. DL
Oaks, A.................. .................. DL
Barnes, B............... .................. DL
Thomas, C............. ................. DL
Barrett, M............... ................. DL
Davidson, 0........... ................. OL
Barney, C............... ................. DL
Tighe, T. ............... ................. OL
Smitley, G.............. ................. OL
Lavis, T................. ................. OL
Wallick, C............... ................. OL
Wendl, J................. ................. OL
Giovenga, M.......... ................. OL
Kegarisfe, M........... ................. OL
O'Day, J.................. ................. OL
Betti, D................... ................. OL
Styborski, J............ ................. OL
Dudek, R................ ............ TE/DL
Ashton, D................ ................ WR
Macintosh, J........... ................ WR
Mikowicz, S............ ................. TE
Glus, R................... ................ WR
Henne, T............... ................. TE
Roberts, T. ............ ................ WR
Sabo, J................... ................. TE
Cray, R................... ................. DL
Hannan, J.............. ................. DL
Clark, D.................. .................... K
Harmer, R.............. ................. DL
Przybylski, J........... .................. LB

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2 Henderson, T......................SE
3 Smith, J............................... SE
4 Wyatt, C............................... FL
5 Smith, D............................... FL
6 Hiiiiard, A.......................... OLB
7 McGhee, J..............................P
8 Giass, D............................... FB
9 Monroe, R........................... CB
10 Woods, S............................ QB
11 Woods, M............................. FL
12 Coppinger, T. .....................QB
13 Stewart, O............................LB
14 Deiiinger, T........................QB
15 McGahee, D........................ FS
16 Russell, S............................QB
17 Gibson, Z.............................SS
18 Geary, M................................ K
19 Cignetti, S........................... QB
20 Brister, H............................. CB
21 Matz, T. .............................. SS
22 Campoio, M......................... FB
23 Riiey, J....................................P
24 Hardison, M..........................FL
25 Harris, C.............................. TB
26 Waiker, S............................. CB
27 Vilcek, M........................... OLB

28 Dodson, W......................... TB
29 Walsh, B...............................LB
31 Wilson, B..................
QB
32 Miles, A............................... CB
33 Mann, M.............................. TB
34 McCartney, C....................OLB
35 Brown, O...........................OLB
36 Gallagher, J......................... FB
37 Creech, J............................. LB
39 Potosnak, J............................K
40 Turner, T ........................... TE
41 Mills, B................................ TB
42 Cooper, B............................ FB
43 Biro, S..................................LB
44 Falce, A.........................TE/DE
45 Choice, L............................. LB
46 Rogish, J............................. SS
47 Wagner, J............................ FS
48 Abrachinsky, M.................... LB
49 Soscia, J................................K
50 Suydam, G.......................... NT
51 Walker, J............................. OT
53 Bulava, J..............................LB
54 Manning, S..........................NT
55 Brinkman, K........................OG
56 Fields, I............................. OLB
57 Dorcil, J............................... LB

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Lingg, B................................. C
Pastorius, R........................ OT
Keefer, D............................. DE
Dougan, R.........................OLB
Lopez, A..............................OT
Bilger, N............................... LB
Zavatsky, J..........................OG
Niederberger, E.................... DT
Gnagey, C..............................C
Sledge, C...............................C
Walton, D............................ OT
Dalverny, M........................ OG
Villarrial, C...........................OT
Shaffer, D...............................C
Gravine, R.......................... OG
Yacamelli, K........................ OT
McClellan, S........................ TE
Gironda, R.........................OLB
Popko, P. .............................TE
Turnage, J........................... NT
Cooke, E..............................DT
Marshall, M..........................DE
Shimko, T.........................OLB
Wilson, T. ...........................DT
Weaver, J.......................... TE
Callahan, M.......................... DE

lUP
Abrachinsky, Michael .... Fr., 6-2,195, LB
Bamesville/Tamaqua Marian Catholic
Bilger, Norm..................... Fr., 6-1,190, LB
Mount Union
Biro, Sean......................... So., 6-2,218, LB
Beaver Falls/Blackhawk
Brinkman, Ken..............Sr., 6-3,250, OG
McKeesport/South Allegheny
Brister, Harold............. Fr., 5-10,167, CB
York/Suburban
Brown, Omar................ Fr., 6-0,220, OLB
District Hts., MD/Valley Forge
Bulava, Joe........................ Fr., 6-1,225, LB
Greensburg/Hempfield
Callahan, Mike ...............Jr., 6-2,230, DE
New Kensington/Valley
Campolo, Mike ............So., 5-10,200, FB
Churchill/Kiski School
Choice, Lewis ................Sr., 5-11,222, LB
Washington, DC/Calvin Coolidge
Cignetti, Scott..................Fr., 6-3,198, QB
Apollo/Kiski Area
Cooke, Eric.......................Sr., 6-3,245, DT
Boiling Springs/Washington Trinity
Cooper, Brett................Fr., 5-10,215, FB
Connellsville
Coppinger, Todd.............Fr., 6-1,199, QB
McMurray/Peters Township
Creech, Jack...................... Jr., 6-0,218, LB
Mingo Junction, OH/Mingo
Dalvemy, Matthew.......Sr., 6-3,288, OG
East Liverpool, OH/S. Side Beaver Pa.
Dellinger, Ty................So., 5-11,208, QB
Duncansville / Hollidaysurg
Dodson, Willie............... Fr., 5-9,190, TB
Trenton, NJ
Dorcil, Job.........................Fr., 6-0,198, LB
Miami, FL/Central
Dougan, Ray ................Fr., 6-2,194, OLB
Greensburg/Hempfield
Falce, Anthony........Sr., 6-1,235, TE/DE
Pittsburgh / Brashear
Fields, Isaac .................So., 6-2,248, OLB
Cleveland, OH/South
Gallagher, Joshua ...........Fr., 6-2,220, FB
Doylestown/Central Bucks West
Geary, Michael................. Sr., 6-2,175, K
Somerset
Gibson, Zack................... Sr., 6-1,188, SS
Oakland, MD/Southern Garrett
Gironda, Ray................Fr., 6-3,214, OLB
Ebensburg/Central Cambria
Glass, Dan...................... Jr., 5-10,203, FB
Houston/Chartiers-Houston

Gnagey, Chad................... Fr., 6-4,272, C
Washington/Trinity
Gravine, Richard..........So., 6-0,263, OG
Jessup/Valley View
Hardison, Mario.............Fr., 5-7,154, FL
Johnstown
Harris, Chris ................ So., 5-10,227, TB
Beaver Falls
Henderson, Taun............So., 6-0,196, SE
Pittsburgh/Taylor Allderdice
Hilliard, Andre ...........Jr., 5-11,195, OLB
Pittsburgh/ Brashear
Keefer, Dave .................. Fr., 6-3,210, DE
Mount Pleasant
Lingg, Bob.........................Fr., 6-3,202, C
Brockport, NY
Lopez, Ahmed .............. So., 6-5,306, OT
Washington, DC/Calvin Coolidge
Mann, Michael............. Sr., 5-10,188, TB
Miami, FL/Palmetto
Manning, Shannon .......Fr., 6-1,233, NT
Spring Mills/Penns Valley
Marshall, Mike.............. Fr., 6-6,241, DE
Bedford
Matz, Travis.................... So., 6-1,181, SS
Allison Park/North Allegheny
McCartney, Chris........So., 6-3,217, OLB
Bellwood / Bellwood-Antis
McClellan, Scott .............Sr., 6-4,244, TE
Corry
McGahee, Darrick..........Fr., 6-0,180, FS
Windham, OH
McGhee, John.................. So., 5-8,174, P
Petersburg/Jimiata Valley
Miles, Allen ................. Fr., 5-10,160, CB
Leetsdale/Quaker Valley
Mills, Bob.....................So., 5-11,205, TB
Vandergrift/Kiski Area
Monroe, Ruben............So., 5-11,177, CB
Youngstown, OH/South
Niederberger, Eric...........Fr., 6-5,233, DT
Pittsburgh/Seton LaSalle
Pastorius, Rob ............... Fr., 6-1,256, OT
Pittsburgh/Shaler
Popko, Paul...................... Fr., 6-3,225, TE
Canton, OH/McKinley
Potosnak, Jamie ............... Fr., 5-9,154, K
Erie/Strong Vincent
Riley, Jason........................Fr., 5-8,159, P
Altoona
Rogish, Jody................... Fr., 5-10,187, SS
Indiana
Russell, Steve..................So., 6-2,188, QB
Monroeville/Penn Hills
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Shaffer, Dave......................Fr., 6-0,207, C
Johnstown
Shimko, Todd..............So., 6-2,222, OLB
Bethlehem/Saucon Valley
Sledge, Christopher...........Jr., 6-0,268, C
Pittsburgh/Carrick
Smith, Derrick...............Sr., 5-11,178, FL
Philadelphia/ Central
Smith, JeMone..................Sr., 6-6,198, SE
Harrisburg
Soscia, Jarrad......................Fr., 5-9,174, K
Pittsburgh/North Hills
Stewart, Omar.................So., 6-1,190, LB
Farrell
Stuart, John......................So., 6-0,161, CB
Philadelphia/Bishop McDevitt
Suydam, George ...........So., 6-2,235, NT
Lancaster/McCaskey
Tumage, Jeffrey.............So., 6-0,237, NT
Tallahassee, FL/Carlisle, PA
Turner, Theo ................... Sr., 6-0,232, TE
Pittsburgh/Schenley
Vilcek, Matt.................. Jr., 6-1,195, OLB
Blairsville/Homer-Center
Villarrial, Chris .............So., 6-4,296, OT
Hummelstown/Hershey
Wagner, Jermayne .........Fr., 5-11,182, FS
Lauderhill, FL/Boyd Anderson
Walker, Jason................. Fr., 6-3,258, OT
Bellefonte
Walker, Shelton.............. Fr., 6-0,166, CB
Harrisburg
Walsh, Brian ................... Fr., 6-1,196, LB
Pittsburgh/Shaler
Walton, Darren...............Fr., 6-4, 303, OT
Reading/Holy Name
Weaver, Jeremy ...............Fr., 6-3,208, TE
Stevens / Cocalico
Wilson, Billy....................Fr., 6-4,180, QB
Masontown/Tri-Valley
Wilson, Troy....................So., 6-2,258, DT
North Vandergrift/Kiski Area
Woods, Mike................... Sr., 5-6,157, FL
Homer City/Indiana
Woods, Scott .................. Sr., 6-1,191, QB
Cambridge, OH/Bellaire
Wyatt, Chuck Jr................Sr., 6-1,195, SE
Johnstown
Yacamelli, Kerry...............Jr., 6-2,260, OT
North Huntingdon/Norwin
Zavatsky, John.................Jr., 6-2,252, OG
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and Mike Barnes, and PSAC Rookie of
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and Ross Rankin.
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Dan Gierlak enters his seventh sea­
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bilities concerning the running backs. He
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PSAC playoffs in 1990.
Gierlak came to the 'Boro from Thiel
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sive secondary for the 1984 season. Dan, a
starter and three-year letterwinner for the
Plaid in the secondary, moved on to the
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ner up nationally in the 1985 season. Gier­
lak brings both playing and coaching
experience to the staff, giving the Scot
players an added plus on the offensive
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Cole and Boro All-Americans Lester Frye
and Larry Jackson.
Originally from Buffalo, New York,
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degree in health and physical education.
He and his wife, the former Amy Adams
and two-year-old daughter, Alexandria
Alicia, reside in Edinboro.

Mark Niswonger - Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
Mark Niswonger, a veteran of the
coaching ranks for 20 years, begins his
sixth year with the Plaid as defensive
coordinator and linebacker coach. Former
understudy of head coach Tom Hollman
at Greenville High School, Mark brings
extensive experience both on and off the
field to the Scot coaching staff. He has
helped mold the Scot defense into one of
the most respected squads in the coimtry
over the past five years.
His coaching stint began back while
attending Findlay when he was the head
scout for Arlington High School. His first
job after college was as defensive coordi­
nator for Bryan High School (OH) where
the team earned a 9-1 record. The next
two seasons, Niswonger was the defen­
sive coordinator at West Carrollton High
School (OH) where his squad posted an
impressive 17-1-2 slate.

After West Carrollton, he then
returned to graduate school at Ball State
University where he helped coach the
tight ends and offensive linemen.
From 1981-84, Niswonger was the
head coach at Franklin City schools and
was named "coach of the year" in 1982
when his squad won its first league
championship in 18 years. He then
moved on to the collegiate ranks in 1984
at Manchester College as defensive coor­
dinator and then back to his alma mater
from 85-87 as their secondary coach.
Niswonger's education includes an
imdergraduate degree in physical educa­
tion and political science from Findlay
and a MA in physical education from Ball
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Gene Smith - Defensive Line
Gene Smith will enter his sixth year
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Scots defensive line has ranked nationally
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opment of Scot All-Americans Jeff Jacobs,
John Messura, and Anthony Ross.
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Ed Stults - Offensive Line
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Bluffton College, in 1981 directing the
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1992 Record............................................. 8-2-1, Conference 4-1-1

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Conference ............................ ..........Pennsylvania State Athletic

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Stadium................................. ..................... Sox Harrison (4>500)

1993 Team Captains.......... ................................................ TBA

Athletic Director................... ...................... James K. McDonald

Lettermen Returning/Lost ................................................... 38/9

Athletic Department Phone . ........................ 814-732-2776/2778

Starters Returning............ ................... 18 (coxmting specialties)

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Dave Ashton, Jr., WR, 5-10,175, Erie, PA, Strong Vincent... started all
11 games for the Scots last year, finishing as the team's third-leading
receiver ... 17 receptions for 210 yards and two scores in 1992 . . . top
returning receiver ... had career-high three catches in playoff-clinching
win over Millersville last year ... could also see action as punt returner
in 1993.
Det Betti, Jr., 6-3, 260, Brockport, NY, Albion ... key reserve on offen­
sive front a year ago . . . has really solidified himself on offensive line
and will challenge for starting guard spot this fall . . . combines out­
standing physical strength with exceptional work habits.

Russell Cray, Sr., DL, 6-2, 240, Cleveland, OH, Collinwood ... second
team All-Conference a year ago . . . starts on defensive line for third
consecutive year . . . possesses outstanding pass rushing ability . . .
third on team in tackles last year with 72, including nine sacks ... 14
other tackles for loss totaling 26 yards . . . returned interception 31
yards for touchdown at Cal last year . . . made 118 tackles in last two
seasons ... All-American candidate.
Otha Davidson, Jr., DL, 6-3,280, Rochester, NY, Brighton ... played in
all 11 games in 1992 as top reserve recording eight tackles, six of which
resulted in loss ... pair of quarterback sacks ... 30 career tackles, nearly
one-third resulting in loss . . . will challenge for starting position . . .
member of the Ironman strength club.

Jody Dickerson, Jr., QB, 6-0,183, McKees Rocks, PA, Sto-Rox . .. 1991
PSAC West Rookie of the Year . . . started all 22 games since freshman
year . . . posted career record of 15-6-1 . . . connected on 52% (103-194)
of passes for nearly 1,900 yards and 12 touchdowns . .. thrown for bet­
ter than 3,200 yards in career ... on pace to become one of the Boro's
all-time greats.
Michael Edwards, Jr., LB, 6-2, 210, Washington, PA, Washington . . .
starter all season in 1992 at outside line backer, making 70 stops . . .
made career high 11 tackles in 10-7 loss to Slippery Rock last year . . .
had two sacks and four other tackles for loss ... forced three fumbles a
year ago.

Mike Gentile, Sr., LB, 5-10,198, Greenville, PA, Reynolds . . . played
in all 11 games last year ... made 14 tackles with 10 solo stops and four
assists ... perhaps Edinboro's premier special teams player last year ...
provides very capable backup for All-American Jason Perkins in the
middle.
Rob Glus, Sr., WR, 5-9,174, Albion, PA, Northwestern ... sure handed
receiver who will provide depth this year ... caught a pair of passes for
17 yards in limited action last year . . . like Ashton, may see some time
returning punts in 1993.

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Player Profiles
Rob Harmer, Sr., DL, 6-3, 276, Chicago, IL, Meritvale . . . earned a
starting position at defensive tackle early last year ... 48 total tackles,
24 solos ... developed a propensity for the big play tying for team lead
in fumble recoveries last season... also had five stops for loss.
Todd Henne, So., TE, 6-3, 221, Louisville, OH, Louisville ... projected
starter at tight end in 1993 . . . will look to replace graduated academic
All-American Brian Heebsh .. . excellent blocker ... key reserve a year
ago... had a pair of receptions for 20 yards as a freshman.

Corey Hill, Sr., RB, 5-10, 190, Miami, FL, Palmetto . . . shuffled
between running back and defensive back over past two seasons . . .
plays both positions with a high skill level.. . will be used in offensive
backfield this season, after a solid spring and off season ... great speed
from the tailback spot... started the Scot 1992 opener against NCAA 1AA national champion Youngstown State . . . played in high school
backfield with lUP All-Conference RB Michael Mann.

1993 Coaching Staff (L-R): Scott Browning, secondary; Mark Niswonger, defensive
coordinator/iinebackers; Ed Stults, offensive line; Tom Hollman, head coach; Gene
Smith, defensive line; and Dan Gierlak, running backs.

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Gordon Hitchcock, Sr., OL, 6-4,265, Andover, OH, Pymatuning Valley
. . . has played 22 straight games at the center position . . . entered his
second year as a starter . . . solid pass protector with good feet . . .
helped the Scot ground attack top the PSAC last year . . . AllConference potential.

Mario Houston, Sr., DB, 5-8,175, East Cleveland, OH, East Shaw . . .
PSAC West Rookie of the Year in 1990 . . . starts at corner for fourth
straight year... tied for team lead in broken passes last year with 10 ...
eighth on the squad in tackles with 50 in 1992 . . . blocked three punts,
including two in win over Lock Haven . .. outstanding athlete . .. AllAmerican potential... Houston was voted a pre-season AA in 1991.
Larry Jackson, Jr., RB, 6-1, 207, Pittsburgh, PA, Penn Hills . . . PSAC
West Player of the Year in 1992 ... led the conference in rushing (1,218
yards) and scoring (19 touchdowns) en route to being named honorable
mention All-American . . . yardage total ranks 20th on the all-time
PSAC single season charts and 17 rushing touchdowns ranks fourth ...
averaged 22.1 yards per kickoff return . . . member of the Ironman
strength club.

Mike Kegarise, Sr., OL, 6-6,310, Milan, OH, Edison ... could follow in
the footsteps of Curtis Rose to the pro ranks after his days with the
Boro ... will start for fourth straight year ... great size and feet... for­
mer wrestler . . . first-team PSAC West selection at tackle last year . . .
Associated Press third-team All-American . . . Boro has averaged over
200 yards per game on the ground with Kegarise as starting tackle . . .
team captain in 1992.
Bryan Lambert, So., LB, 6-1, 218, Logan, OH, Logan . . . saw action in
11 games as a freshman last year ... recorded a dozen tackles with one
deflection and a forced fumble . . . solid special teams contributor . . .
member of the Ironman strength club.

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Gary Lhotsky, Sr., P, 6-3, 220, Palmyra, WV, Bridgeport. . . first-team
PSAC West selection last year . . . started since freshman year with the
Scots . . . led conference in punting in 1992 averaging 40.1 yards per
kick ... 45 punts covered 1,803 yards .. . booted career-long 65 yarder
in rout of Shippensburg ... versatile athlete.

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Scott Mikowicz, Sr., TE, 6-4, 230, Cattaraugus, NY, Cattaraugus Cen­
tral ... after an outstanding spring, will challenge for starting position .
.. looks to fill the shoes of graduated Brian Heebsh, one of the Scots alltime greats at tight end . . . playing time increased as 1992 season pro­
gressed.

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Jason Perkins, Sr., LB, 6-0, 225, Geneva, OH, Geneva . . . third-team
All-American from the Football Gazette a year ago . . . unanimous firstteam All-Conference for second consecutive season . . . led Boro with
123 tackles (81 solos) from inside linebacker position .. . led team with
19 tackles for loss . . . third on team in sacks with five . . . also forced
four fumbles ... 1992 team captain.
Steve Russell, Jr., DB, 6-0,187, Pittsburgh, PA, Perry T.A-----success­
fully switched from linebacker to strong safety last year . . . credited
with 46 stops . . . tied for team lead in interceptions with five totaling
122 yards ... returned a pick 85 yards for touchdown against Shippens­
burg ... made 87 tackles in two seasons.

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IHegal touching (NCAA)

Illegal procedure
False start
Illegal formation
EncroKhmont
Offense (NCAA)

22

Illegal shift - 2 hands
Illegal motion -1 hand

Delay of game

u.
Illegal participation

Pat Schuster, So., DL, 6-2, 226, Bradford, PA, Bradford Area ... played
in 10 games as a freshman . . . will push for starting role at defensive
end ... continues to be a solid special team contributor.

Unsportsmanlko conduct
Noncontact foul

Substitution infraction

Running into (NCAA)
or Roughing Kicker

Sidoline intorforonce

Illegal batting
IRegal kicking
(Followed by peinting
teward tea fer kicking)

Invaiid fair catch signal
(High School)
IHogal fair catch signal

Roughing passer

37

INogal pass
IRogal forward
handing

Intentional grounding

Ineligible downfiold
on pass

44

Holding or obstructing

IHogal use of
hands or arms
IHogal block in
the bMk (NCAA)

NOTE: Signal numbers 25 and 26 are for future expansion.

Personal foul

Grasping face mask or
helmet opening

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Chop block

Michael Sims, So., LB, 6-2, 218, Pittsburgh, PA, Wilkinsburg ... start­
ed all 11 games as true freshman a year ago ... fourth on team in tack­
les with 70 total stops, 39 solos ... tied for team lead in deflections with
10 ... recovered one fumble ... recorded 12 tackles with a sack in play­
off loss to Ferris State ... named Edinboro's Rookie of the Year by team­
mates.
Chris Snyder, Jr., FB, 6-2, 210, Wattsburg, PA, Seneca . . . played in all
11 games in 1992 . . . stepped into starting lineup in week eight after
injury to Tom Tedder . . . finished year with 128 yards on 30 carries . ..
excellent blocker ... helped pave the way for the PSACs leading rusher
... contributed a pair of receptions for 24 yards.

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45

Helping runner
Interlocked blocking

Blocking below waist
Illegal block

Clipping

Devas Simmons, Sr., DL, 6-1, 225, Pittsburgh, PA, Peabody . . . fin­
ished sixth in tackles with 62 ... a hard hitter ... had team high five
forced fumbles in 1992 . . . forced and recovered fumble in opener to
break open the game . . . four sacks totaling 17 yards . . . eight other
tackles for loss ... member of the Ironman strength club.

Tripping

Player disqualification

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Player Profiles
Bill Sparenberg, Sr., 6-3, 255, OL, Talbotville, ONT, Arthur Voader ...
started half the games on offensive front last year . . . has been a spot
starter in each of the past two seasons ... can play both guard positions
... once again will challenge for starting position at guard ... good feet
and quickness ... excellent pull blocker.
Tom Tedder, Sr., FB, 6-0, 220, Pittsburgh, PA, Baldwin . . . starter for
most of last season until injury . . . has seen action in all 27 games for
which he has dressed since his freshman year ... netted 71 yards on 25
carries and two scores last year .. . great blocker . . . considered one of
the toughest fullbacks in PSAC West... lost just 15 yards in 104 carries
in three-year career ... totals 436 yards and four scores in career.

Tony Tighe, Sr., OL, 6-7, 303, Toronto, ONT, Victoria Park . . . started
on both sides of the ball in his Boro career ... starts for second consecu­
tive year at offensive tackle . . . big with great feet and drive blocking
abilities . . . helped Boro lead the conference in rushing last year . . .
potential All-American ... can play DT in goal line situation^.
Rick Walker, So., DB, 6-2,176, Homestead, PA, Steel Valley . . . pro­
jected as a starter in Scot secondary in 1993 . . . started two games last
year as a freshman ... made four tackles and broke up a pass in initial
season . . . will look to fill the shoes of graduated All-American Mike
Barnes at safety.

Chadd Wallick, Jr., OL, 6-3, 260, Dover, OH, Dover . . . started half of
last season at guard spot... projected starter at guard again this season
. .. provided solid depth for offensive line that paved the way for 1992
PSAC West player of the year.
Marty Williams, So., DB, 5-10,173, Cleveland, OH, Shaw ... expected
to step into cornerback spot vacated by All-American Georj Lewis . . .
saw action in 10 games a year ago in nicl^l situations . . . made three
tackles and broke up one pass .. . anothqi! in a long line of outstanding
defensive backs from Cleveland to play at Edinboro.

Chadd Wallick

Boro DL - Nowhere to Run, No Place to Hide
In his second season as a starting defensive end, Devas Sim­
mons' performance can be summed up with one word according
to Smith, arid that is "aggressive." "He is not only an aggressive
defensive end but a very aggressive special teams player as well.
He's one of my guys who takes a lot of pride in his special teams
play, and I think that carries over to the other guys on the defen­
sive side of the ball as well as the other guys on the team that are
involved in special teams. "So far in 1993, Simmons has totaled
36 tackles, including 20 solos, with two sacks and has batted
down three opposing quarterback passes.

After an opening day loss to Ferris State, the Fighting Scot
football team has looked virtually unstoppable. Each part of this
year's squad has played a vital role in the Boro's continued suc­
cess, but perhaps no one unit has been more solid from game-togame than defensive line coach Gene Smith's tenacious four.
Take heed opposing offenses, when you lineup opposite these
guys, there's nowhere to run, no place to hide.
Through seven games. Smith's men have spearheaded a
defense that has held opponents to a stifling 87.4 yards per game
on the ground, numbers that rank eighth nationally and first in
the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. Even stingier is the
Edinboro defense at home, where they are giving up an average
of 44.3 rushing yards per contest.

On the other end, Schuster has quickly matured into his
starting role by recording a team high nine sacks and registering
third on the team with 52 tackles. In fact, Schuster has been
astonishing to everyone except Smith. "Pat really hasn't been a
surprise because I played him in the last two games of last year
and I just kinda threw him in there without much coaching. This
year, I've had a chance to coach him and I've noticed that being
good at what he does is important to Pat. He's not a guy who is
overly vocal, but you know he's on the practice field and you
know he is in the game. He is such a great leverage player and he
creates a lot of havoc."

"One of our goals in preseason camp," says Smith, "was to be
first in the conference in rushing defense. The best rush defense
that you can have starts with the four guys up front."
If opposing offenses think they're going to run all over
Coach Smith's defensive line, they had better change their game
plans. This year marks the sixth season that Smith has been guid­
ing the Boro defensive front. During that time, the Scots have
given up only 116.7 YPG and have ranked among Division IPs
top ten at some point each season.

Smith calls his front four the "Down Linebackers," as all of
them are players who were converted fullbacks or linebackers.
"A couple of them were a little reluctant to play defensive line
when we first suggested it," recalls Smith. Right now it seems the
only ones who may be reluctant to play are the ones who are lin­
ing up opposite this fearsome defensive xmit, a group that has
knocked starting quarterbacks out of three games.

The numbers that this year's front four have been putting up
are a reflection of both the type of player that Smith looks for and
the way this year's foursome fits that mold. "Being a defensive
line coach, I really believe that the strength of the football team
starts with what you have up front defensively," says Smith.
"They can control or be a major factor in the outcome of the
game. The position of defensive lineman requires mental and
physical toughness and if you line up for me, you had better be
one tough hombre."

Smith realizes the advantages of being able to coach at one
of the top Division II programs in the nation. "One of the reasons
we've been so good, is the fact that every day in practice we get
to work against pretty good people," referring to the Fighting
Scot offense. "That's a key to how well you're going to play on
Saturday and we've had good opportunities each day in prac­
tice."

If it's tough hombres that Smith is looking for, he's foimd
four of them in senior defensive tackles Russell Cray and Rob
Harmer, senior end Devas Simmons and sophomore end Pat
Schuster.

Even though Smith plays a large role in what his front men
have achieved, he is quick to tell you otherwise, remembering a
quote from former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka. As Ditka
said, "Some players have more athletic ability than you have
coaching knowledge."

Through seven games, these four have combined for 170
tackles (101 solos), four forced fumbles, two recoveries, one inter­
ception and five passes defensed. Most impressively, they have
introduced opposing quarterbacks to the turf 24 times, accoimting for all but four of the Boro's 28 sacks.

"That's the truth of it," says Smith, "because the better ath­
letes you're lining up with, the better coach you are. This year in
particular. I've got guys who absolutely love playing college foot­
ball. It makes things a lot easier when you don't have to go out
and motivate your guys to practice on a daily basis. I've got a lot
of respect for these guys because it's not so much the coaching
they are receiving, it's them going out on Saturday, lining up and
utilizing their God-given ability."

Cray, a three year starter and the most experienced member
of the group, has once again been nothing short of spectacular.
He owns 167 career tackles, and with seven sacks in '93, he ranks
fourth among Edinboro's all-time leaders with 18. "He is proba­
bly my best pure pass rusher with exceptional quickness off the
ball," Smith says of Cray. "If you watch the films, Russell is
always around the football."

Marty Williams

According to Smith, what makes these guys so special is the
fact that they're not just the situational type players you see so
often in today's game. "These four guys fit the bill in terms of
what it takes to play in our defensive scheme. They are fourdown players with strength to stuff the nm as well as the stami­
na to rush the passer. You must be an aggressive defensive
lineman who attacks the line of scrimmage to play football for
our defense."

Despite starting only five games this season due to an ankle
injury, Harmer is enjoying another fine season with 31 tackles
and six sacks. "We've been lucky to have some depth at Harmer's
position," states the d-line boss. "Otha Davidson and Matt Gen­
tile each filled in rather well in Harmer's two game absence."
However, Smith has nothing but the highest of regards for
Harmer. "Rob exemplifies the word toughness to the fullest. Fur­
thermore, he has great leadership qualities, both verbally and
with his actions. There is only one way that Rob does things - be
it in the weight room or on the practice field - and that's at full
go-"
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Attention running backs, attention quarterbacks, there's
nowhere to run, no place to hide. (Written previous to week
eight.)
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37

Scot Success in the Classroom

Eight-Game Individual and Team Stats
Field Goals
Jackson, Larry
Hill, Corey
Tedder, Tom
Snyder, Chris
Roberts, Jerry
Russell, Steve
Farr, Vidal
Roberts, Terry
Walters, Lateef
Dickerson, Jody
Maher, Daryle
Wise, William
Brinson, Tony
Griffin, Marcus
Williams, Terrence
Hart, Chris
Total

G
7
8
6
8
6
8
4
7
7
8
1
2
1
7
4

ATT
145
116
27
22
15
2
14
1
3
25
4
2
4
1
2

8

388

YL
43
22
2
0
0
0
6
0
8
96
0
0
0
0
3
_22
203

YG
910
467
91
84
71
66
57
26
25
111
14
11
11
7
3
11
1965

NET
867
445
89
84
71
66
51
26
17
15
14
11
11
7
0
-12
1762

TD
6
3
4
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
_0
15

Rupert, Scott

ATT
185
11
4
1
201

C
91
5
1
98

YDS
1561
98
18
-4
1673

TD
17
1
1
_0
19

Lhotsky, Gary

G
7
8
8
7
7
8
8
7
6
8
1
4
5
8
8

REC
26
18
15
12
6
6
5
4
1
1
1
1
1
J.
98

YDS
352
306
224
361
109
84
25
168
14
12
11
7
4
Ji4
1673

Griffin, Marcus
Ashton, Dave
Total

TD
4
2
1
4
1
4
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
_Q
19

G
8
8
7
8
4
7
5
8
1
2
_8
8

NO
5
5
4
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
J.
26

YDS
182
55
97
11
40
29
12
10
1
0
0
437

AVG
36.4
11.0
24.2
2.8
20.0
29.0
12.0
10.0
1.0
.0
.0
16.8

LR
92
20
35
4
22
29
12
10
1
0
_0
92

G
8

LG
39

YDS
1191

AVG
39.7

LP
55

YDS
92
_Z
99

AVG
6.6
35
6.2

LR
37
J_
16

NO
30

G
8
_8
8

NO
14
_2
16

First Downs
Rushing
Passing
Penalty
Rushing Attempts
Yards Gained
Yards Lost
Net Yards
Yards Per Attempt
Passes Attempted
Passes Completed
Yards Passing
Yards Per Pass
Total Plays
Total Offense
Average Yards Per Play
Average Yards Per Game
Total Games
Penalties
Penalty Yards
Average Penalty Yards
Fumbles
Fumbles Lost
Passes Had Intercepted
Turnover Ratio
Kickoff Returns
Kickoff Returns Yards
Kickoff Returns Average
Punts
Punt Yardage
Punt Average
Punt Returns
Punt Return Yards
Punt Return Average

Kickoff Returns

Russell, Steve
Ashton, Dave
Jackson, Larry
Henne, Todd
Farr, Vidal
Roberts, Terry
Thorpe, Dennis
Lambert, Bryan
Maher, Daryle
Wise, William
Snyder, Chris
Total

PCT
0.3

1993 Team Stats

INT
7
1
1
0
9

C/G
3.7
2.2
1.9
1.7
0.9
0.8
0.6
0.6
0.2
0.1
1.0
0.2
0.2
.8
12.25

FGM
3

Punt Returns

Receiving
Griffin, Marcus
Mikowicz, Scott
Ashton, Dave
Walters, Lateef
Jackson, Larry
Henne, Todd
Hill, Corey
Roberts, Terry
Tedder, Tom
Snyder, Chris
Sabo, John
Farr, Vidal
Thorpe, Dennis
Russell, Steve
Total

FGA
9
Punts

Passing
G
Dickerson, Jody
8
Williams, Terrence 4
Hart, Chris
5
Lhotsky, Gary
_S
8
Total

G
8

EU
134
63
55
16
388
1965
203
1762
4.5
201
98
1673
8.3
589
3435
5.8
429.4
8
. 62
/
557
*
9.0
19
10
9
10
26
437
16.8
31
1160
37.4
16
99
6.2

{'

OPP
99
35
55
9
296
1177
Til
905
3.1
239
108
1571
6.6
535
2476
4.6
309.5
8
66
537
8.1
18
9
20
-10
40
565
14.1
41
1450
35.4
13
120
9.2

Under the direction of Tom Hollman,
the Scots have not only excelled on the
field but in the classroom.
Over the past two years, 45 different
student-athletes have earned semester
grade point averages of 3.0 or better
while eleven current Fighting Scots have
cumulative point averages above the
mark. Twenty-one football players made
up over 25% of the 79 student-athletes
and support personnel that were honored
last spring for their academic and athletic
success.
The Scots boasted a pair of academic
All-Americans last season as graduating
seniors Sean Seibert and Brian Heebsh
were recognized as National Scholar-Ath­
letes by the College Football Preview
magazine. Seibert earned his political sci­
ence degree in just seven semesters and

finished his academic career with a per­
fect 4.0 QPA last fall. Seibert's fame on the
field can be measured in leading the Plaid
to their only NCAA II playoff win in
1990. Heebsh was named second team
All-PSAC West last year for his efforts on
the field.
Two other Scots deserving special
recognition are All-Americans Georj
Lewis and Mike Barnes. Combining to
start 85 games in the Edinboro defensive
backfield during their careers the two­
some were also nominated for the NCAA
Minority Post-Graduate Scholarship this
past winter by the University. Over the
last four years, Lewis started every game
for the Boro and graduated in business
administration with better than a 3.0
cumulative grade average.

Fighting Scot 3.0 Club
Fall 1992
Sean Seibert
Matt Brown
Bill Sparenberg
Mike Gentile
Rick Walker
Eric Zechman
Georj Lewis
John Styborski
Scott Mikowicz
Ed Starr
Todd Henne
Scott Nickel
Matt Spellman
Dave Ashton
Gordie Hitchcock
Corey Hill
Matt Hladio
Brian Heebsh
Mike Barnes
Det Betti
Steve Russell

Spring 1993
Matt Brown
Rick Walker
Bill Sparenberg
Matt Spellman
Pat Brown
Mike Gentile
Rob Glus
C.J. Barbaro
Todd Henne
Mike Kegarise
Mike Edwards
Scott Mikowicz
Gordie Hitchcock
Eric Zechman
Dave Ashton
Matt Barrett

1992-93 Scots with
Cumulative QPA of 3.0+
Matt Brown
Pat Brown
Rick Walker
Matt Spellman
Scott Mikowicz
Todd Henne

Mike Gentile
Eric Zechman
Bill Sparenberg
C.J. Barbaro
Dave Ashton

(Left to right): Dr. James Flynn, Educational Services, and President Foster F. Diebold
address the faculty and students at the annual Student-Athlete Recognition Banquet.

Counselors from the Department of
Academic Support Services assist stu­
dents with numerous tasks such as:
course selection, educational planning,
time management, study skills develop­
ment and test taking. Academic coun­
selors also coordinate programs such as
general studies for undeclared majors,
freshman outreach, and a free tutoring
program.
Pictured left to right: Rob Glus; Dr.
Jerry Jackson, director. Act 101; Bruce
Skolnick, chairperson. Department of
Academic Support Services; and Mike
Barnes.

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Edinboro’s Football Cheerleaders and Trainers

The State System of Higher Education
y

First row (L-R): Angie Kildoo, Heather Groves, Second row (L-R): Stacie Sikora, Sherry Alverson,
Roberta Kromer, Jennifer Gilbert, Michele Hadel. Third row (L-R): Joan Rager, Mike Widger, Dan
Sweeney, Marc Jurewicz, Jon Bryant, Curtis Burk, Rachel Tutich.
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There are 14 universities in the
State System of Higher Education
with three branch campuses and
the McKeever Environmental
Center.

/

The total student population
among the System universities is
99,850. While 86% of students are
from Pennsylvania, they repre­
sent many other states and for­
eign countries.
The total university campus has
over 4,000 acres in 19 Pennsylva­
nia counties. Buildings for class­
rooms,
residences,
administration and student sup­
port number 719.

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First row (L-R): Chris Cowan, Scott Rightsell, Brian Page, Vinnie Pappalardo. Second row (L-R): Bob Geiselhart,
Carrie Cornell, George Roberts, Andrea Skibinski, Gary Harma, Karen Beall, Michele Spurgeon.

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state universities spent the
fir=<^ 100 years of existence train­
ing teachers for Pennsylvania s
schools. The Normal School Act
of 1857 established regional
teacher training institutions
throughout the Commonwealth.
The School Code of 1911 called
for the state purchase of all nor­
mal schools, and by 1921 the pre­
sent configuration of 14
state-owned universities was
established. The 14 normal
schools evolved from state nor­
mal schools, to state teachers col­
leges, to state colleges. On
November 12, 1982, Act 188 was
signed into law establishing on
July 1, 1993 the Pennsylvania
State System of Higher Educa­
tion. Thus, the 13 former state
colleges joined with Indiana Uni­
versity of Pennsylvania to
achieve university status. The
universities have a cumulative
history of 1,600 years.

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Collectively the 14 universities
offer 225 undergraduate and 98
graduate degree programs, led
by 5,500 full-time faculty mem­
bers,

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An average 75% of undergradu­
ate students receive some form of
financial assistance to help meet
costs.

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Several study abroad programs
are available in System universi­
ties. System imiversities are part
of the Pennsylvania Coimcil for
International Education.

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All the universities support life­
long learning programs through­
out the academic year. Many
feature Elderhostel.

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Most universities have honors
programs, student counseling
and career planning, cooperative
education, and internship pro­
grams.

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System library holdings total
more than 5.4 million volumes
and 3,5 million periodicals,
microforms, and audio materials.

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The universities in the State Sys­
tem of Higher Education are fully
accredited by the Middle States
Association of Colleges and Sec­
ondary Schools, the National
Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education, and several
appropriate national professional
organizations.

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System graduates living in the
Commonwealth number over
271,000.

Chancellor James H. McCormick