admin
Mon, 09/09/2024 - 20:35
Edited Text
Trevor Harris
Quarterback
PSAC West Rookie
of the Year
Edinboro University Football 2007
OHOSSROAOa
DINOR
Nnwiif flifiuirafi ny
Efllltll€il*i!i MEIII
EdlVlCi.
Jim ’’"Diiiiai”'' simy
\
2007 Schedule
September 1
Table of Contents
WEST CHESTER
1:00 p.m.
September 8
September 15
at St. Anselm
atBloomsburg
1:00 p.m.
12 noon
September 22
CHEYNEY
Family Test Weekend
1:00 p.m.
September 29
at Shippensburg*
1:00 p.m.
October 6
LOCK HAVEN*
Homecoming
2:00 p.m.
October 13
October 20
October 27
at Indiana(Pa.)*
at Califomia(Pa.)*
at Kutztown
November 3
November 10
CLARION*#
/
SLIPPERY ROCK*
Senior Day
* FSAC West contest
2:00 p.m.
.. 3:00 p.m.
1:05 p.m.
3:05 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
# PA SPORTSfever TV
Fighting Scots On The Radio, TV
Edinboro University football fans can catch
all the Fighting Scot gridiron action on WFSE
EM 88.9. The Edinboro student radio statio
UjU
' ~
will broadcast all eleven games, providing
A ]V1ERICA1\T
valuable
experience
for Edinboro
students,broadcasting
along with quality
broadcasts
of
-^*^C0LLEGE rm:)1o1 ^
,
'
C?
'I
J
KDI.NIIOUOI
Fightmg Scot athlehcs.
wsf, skMVKRSm
9 fm
In addition, the Edinboro University stu
dent television station, ETV, will present the Fight
ing Scots Game of the Week on ScotsCast. Current
plans call for all home football games to be aired,
and audio will also be streamed over the internet of
the team's away games.
Full video streams will be available from the links
provided on the athletics home page.
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 All-PSAC Performers ... .....................................4647
PSAC Scholar-Athletes................... .......................................... 49
Longest Plays ................................... .......................................... 50
All-Time Team................................... .......................................... 52
PSAC/ Opponents Today............... .......................................... 58
Today's Feature................................. .......................................... 60
For More Information
Information on Fighting Scot athletics is available on the inter
net by accessing Edinboro University's World V\tide web homepage at http:// www.edinboro.edu. Results also are available
on the Fighting Scot Hotline by calling (814) 732-1837.
The 2007 Edinhoro Fighting Scots
The West Chester Game
The West Chester Game
Edinboro Fighting Scots (6-5)
of Scott Browning, travelling to the eastern part of the state and handing
vs.
West Chester Golden Rams (9-4)
Saturday, September 1,2007
Sox Harrison Stadium-1:00 p.m.
Today’s Game
Edinboro Cb-5)
WESTCHESTER
IKK) p.m.
Sept. 8
Sept 15
at St. Anselm
at Bloomsburg
1:00 p.m.
12 noon
Sept 22
CHEYNEY
1:00 p.m.
Sept 1
Parent's Weekend
Sept. 29
atShippensburg
1:00 p.m.
Oct. 6
LOCK HAVEN
2:00 p.m.
Homecoming
at Indiana(Pa.)
2:00 p.m.
Oct 20
Oct. 27
at Califomia(Pa.)
at Kutztown
3:00 p.m.
1:05 p.m.
Nov. 3
Nov. 10
CLARION
SLIPPERY ROCK
3:05 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
Oct 13
Senior Day
West Chester C9“4)
Sept 1
Sept. 8
Sept. 15
Sept 22
|Sept. 29
jOct. 6
iOct. 13
Oct 20
iOct27
at Edinboro
at Delaware
CLARION
atShippensburg
BLOOMSBURG
at Millersville
KUTZTOWN
EAST STROUDSBURG
SIJOSEPH'S(IN)
CALIF0RNIA(PA)
atCheyney _______ _______
Welcome to another
season of Edinboro
football. Second-year
head
coach
Scott
Browning is hoping
this will be a very spe
cial season for his
Fighting Scots.
It will be this after
noon,
as
Edinboro
unveils a newly-refur
bished Sox Harrison
Stadium.
When we last saw
Sox Harrison Stadium,
it was covered in mud
from an November
snowstorm. The result
- Senior Day against
Shippensburg moved
down
1-79
to
Allegheny College.
That ultimately set
into motion a plan to
install an artificial turf
field surface.
That brings us to
|Nov.lO
this afternoon, as we
dedicate not only the
new playing surface, plus a new scoreboard and visitor s locker
|Nov;3
The only problem is, standing in the way is a West Chester team
that has made the NCAA Division II Playoffs the last
has been chosen the preseason favorite in the PSAC East. The Golde
Rams show up in every national preseason poll, including i/tti
the AFCA poll.
.
, ..
Did we mention that there's a little revenge motive for the
Golden Rams? These same two teams met in last season s ope^^r at
West Chester. It just so happens that the Golden
pX, ^
for the first time on their brand new artificial surface. OnlyJJe ^ig
ing Scots spoiled the celebration, defeating West Chester,
■
Realistically, West Chester's motive to win lies in its search for
fourth straight NCAA Playoff berth, and has nothing to do wit
venge. But you just know head coach Bill Zwaan will remind l^s
team, the preseason favorite in the PSAC East, of last year s score,
and the chance is there to return the favor.
As for the pre-game ceremonies recognizing the
out page 60 for more details. Hopefully it will make
special occasion, and part of a special season.
One thing is for sure. When the ball is kicked off to
held, ch^
y
ry
*e ^
campaign, you'll witness two of the top teams and
talent in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Confermce.
qtadiim
enjoy it, along with all the new amenities at Sox Harrison Stadiu .
Page
2
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 wm
since Bill 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.
Browning, see pages 6-7.)
(Formore on Scott
West Chester a 28-14 defeat in a PSAC crossover game.
The Fighting Scots used a familiar formula in the win, with a domi
nating defense and an efficient offense. Ranked number one in the coun
try a year ago in rushing defense, Edinboro limited the Golden Rams to
just 49 yards rushing. Overall, Edinboro outgained WCU 340 yards to
279, while holding the ball for 35 minutes and 49 seconds.
Edinboro forced six turnovers, all in the second half to erase a 7-3
halftime deficit. Redshirt freshman QB Trevor Hams hooked up with
Ryan Valasek for a pair of scores in the third quarter, covering 15 and 29
yards. Ulysee "Spud" Davis added a 7-yard scoring run early in the
fourth quarter to give the Boro a 22-7 lead. West Chester would pull
within 22-14 with just under six minutes to play but any comeback hopes
were dashed when freshman CB Houston Brown picked off a pass and
returned it 40 yards for a touchdown.
Edinboro Picked 4th in PSAC West
Preseason Poll
head coach. During that period he owns an impressive 36-17 record with
three trips to the NCAA Playoffs. Including six seasons at Widener, he
Western Division
1.
2.
California(Pa.) 8-3,5-1, Tlst
Indiana(Pa.)
8-2,5-1, Tlst
Slippery Rock 7-4,4-2,3rd
has a 90-38 ledger as a head coach.
6-5,3-3,T4th
The Edinboro-West Chester Series
5. Shippensburg
6. Lock Haven
7. Clarion
5-6,3-3, T4th
2-9,1-5,6th
1-10,0-6,7th
Eastern Division
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
West Chester
Bloomsburg
East Stroudsburg
Millersville
Kutztown
Cheyney
9-4,5-l, 2nd
12-2,6-01st
7-4,4-2,3rd
5-6,3-3,4th
4-6,2-4,5th
0-10,1-5,6th
Last Year’s Game
Witucki Named Preseason All-American
Edinboro 28, West Chester 14
Senior TE Kyle Witucki was named a second team Lindy's Magazine pre
season All-American, and was also recognized as a second team presea
son All-American by D2Football.com. Witucki, 6'4", 249 lb., received
plenty of recognition a year ago. He was accorded second team Daktronics Al-American honors and was an honorable mention All-Amer
ican by D2Football.com and Football Gazette, in addition to being named
to the All-PSAC West first team. Witucki caught 31 passes for 455 yards
Edinboro picked up an impressive win in the head coaching debut
Scoutiiig West Chester
The Golden Rams return a veteran team that has reached the NCAA
^Division H Playoffs each of the last three years. Now they have been
ehosen as the favorite in the PSAC East preseason poll, and have bigi^ger ambitions. The talk centers on advancing to the NCAA semifiinals. A year ago the Golden Rams defeated Bryant in the first round
of the Northeast Regional, 31-29, before suffering a 21-20 loss to |
iBloomsburg in the region semifinals ... WCU fimshed with a 9-4
'^record, and returns 38 letterwinners, including eight starters on ofifense and six on defense.
I
Players to Watch
Late^ Ferguson, ILB ~ the 6-0,245 lb. senior is a consensus pre-sea-
; son All-American who looks to lead the team in tackles for the fourth ?
' straight )^ear ... the 2006 PSAC East Defensive Player of the Year> he *
1 finished with 114 tackles and needs 99 tackles to break the school;
; record... named D2football.com second team All-American in 2006.
Mike Washington, WR — a two-time All-PSAC East performer who j
burned the Fighting Scots for 9 catches for 136 yards and 2 TDs a year |
ago... he caught 55 catches for 1,170 yards and 16 TDs all told, and ini
two seasons has 2355 yards and 31 TDs.
Osagie Osunde, RB — despite battling injuries and finishing with 522
yards on 89 carries, the senior earned first team AU-PSAC East hon
ors ... was limited to seven games... in 2004 rushed for 1,151 yards. i
Bill Zwaan, QB — the son of head coach Bill Zwaan, the senior earned
second team AU-PSAC East honors after throwing for 2,110 yards
with 22 TDs and 10 INTs.
OtherAll-PSAC Returnees: Ryan Devlin (OT), Anthony GaUup (CB),
Kermis Jones (C), Mike Mignogno (FS), Kevin O'Neill (OG), James
Thorpe (DT), Alex Walsh (PK)
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Division I Transfers Add Punch
Edinboro added four Division I transfers this summer, and all figure to
make an immediate impact. Most noteworthy is Tommie Campbell, a
junior strong safety who started six games at outside linebacker for Pitts
burgh last year, finishing with 49 tackles. Lucas Cox played tight end at
Iowa, but now the junior will line up at defensive tackle. Rob Stoner
(Youngstown State) and Justin Gomes (Ohio) are redshirt freshmen who
will start at offensive guard and kicker, respectively. Both are local prod
ucts, with Stoner playing at General McLane High School and Gomes at
McDowell High &hool.
Edinboro Statistics
4. EDINBORO
West Chester leads 4-3
the second straight year. Senior TE Kyle Witucki was also a first team
selection. Sophomore QB Trevor Harris was a second team choice and
was also voted the PSAC West Rookie of the Year. Senior FS Tom David
son was named to the All-PSAC West second team for the second time.
As a freshman, Houston Brown was a second team pick at tailback.
The Fighting Scots were picked fourth in the PSAC coaches preseason
poll. West Chester, meanwhile, is the favorite in the East.
/
Bill Zwaan (Delaware 79) begins his fifth season as the Golden Rams'
Defensive Player of the Year, and a year ago was a first team choice for
with 5 TDs.
Fighting Scots on ScotsCast,
PA SPORTSfever
Fighting Scot fans can catch Edinboro on television this season, as ETV,
the campus television station, will televise all five home games, called
ScotsCast. The games will also be streamed through the internet. In ad
dition, all road contests can be heard on the internet through EZstream.
The November 3 home game with Clarion will be shown live on the PA
Sportsfever network, encompassing much of Pennsylvania. Note that
the kickoff has been moved to 3:05 p.m. to accomodate television.
WCU Won’t Recognize Houston
A year ago Houston Brown was a thorn in the side of the Golden Rams.
He hopes to make a similar impact this year, although it will be distinctly
different. As a freshman comerback. Brown ended up being named the
PSAC West Defensive Player of the Week after fimshing with 3 tackles,
a pair of fumble recoveries, and his first career interception, which he re
turned 40 yards for a touchdown. Aer seven games Brown was moved
to tailback, and in four games finished with 414 yards on 85 carries. In
fact, he was named to the All-PSAC West second team.
Amico Leads Group of Five Returning
All-PSAC Performers
Three-time All-PSAC West selection Chris Amico headlines a group of
five returning Fighting Scots who were accorded AU-PSAC West honors
a year ago. The senior defensive tackle was named the 2005 PSAC West
Rushing
Ulysee '^pud" Davis
Houston Brown
Chaz Cobbs
130
85
59
EUP Totals
Opp Totals
368
339
Att.Yards
Avg.
Lg.
29
62
TD
483
414
294
3.7
4.9
5.0
7
7
1
1170
775
3.2
2.3
16
7
57
62
33
Yards
Pet
i TD
Int
Trevor Harris
313
192
2547
61.3
20
7
EUP Totals
Opp Totals
320
352
195
175
2587
2097
60.9
49.7
21
12
7
20
Comp.
Passing
Receiving
Ryan Valasek
yle Witucki
RichCerro
Ryan Rybicki
EUP Totals
Opp Totals
Tackles
Ben Stroup
Jim Soltis
Dave Jazenski
Damion Malott
No.
Yards
Avg.
TD
64
31
27
24
1032
455
428
309
16.1
14.7
15.9
12.9
10
3
1
40
78
55
192
175
2587
2097
133
12.0
21
12
78
51
Solo
Asst
Total
62
41
43
24
106
81
67
62
Sacks
5.5
- 5
Int
44
40
24
38
West Chester Statistics
Rushing
Brent Steinmetz
Osagie Osunde
Dean MiUard
Brandon Hargrc
2
WCU Totals
Opp Totals
Att.
Yards
171
89
49
35
903
522
316
266
479
478
2552
1717
Avg.
5.3
5.9
6.4
7.6
5.3
3.6
5
1
1
TD
15
6
5
2
31
13
2
2
2
4
Lg.
41
59
65
52
65
57
Att.
Comp.
Yards
Pet
TD
Int
Bill Zwaan
Matt Burdalski
223
58
136
33
2110
481
61.0
56.9
22
5
10
3
WCU Totals
Opp Totals
291
361
174
204
2714
2660
59.8
56.5
29
25
13
19
Passing
Receiving
Mike WashinHonL
Eric Ruffenach
Cody Qark
WCU Totals
Opp Totals
Tackles
Lateef Ferguson
Mike Mignogno
Jimmy Lewis
T.J. Cascio
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
No.
Yards
Avg.
TD
55
36
22
1170
384
398
21.3
10.3
18.1
16
2
6
83
31
67
174
204
2714
2660
15.6
13.0
29
25
83
70
Solo
Asst.
Total
Sacks
Int
52
36
35
29
62
40
36
27
114
76
71
56
2.5
0
0.5
2
1
1
1
0
Page 3
Welcome to Edinboro
Dear Family, Friends and Fans of the Fighting Scots:
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.
We 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. Eawrence 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. We 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.
Sox Harrison Field
James B. Schwab Company.
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 sever^ renovations, including a new
soimd system and improved handicapfped access areas in 1999. In 1997,
a new grandstand was constructed on the visitor's side of the field,
adding ^500 permanent seats, along with a press box, locker rooms and
Digital Imaging
Systems
m
Color Digital
Imaging
L
B8cW 8c Color
Copiers
Facsimile
Machines
Digital
Duplicators
a training room.
In addition to the football field, the facility contains complete track
facilities.
Wide Fo'^mat
Nete/oHi 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. Sox Harrison was the key figure in the building of Edinboro's
athletic program, unselfishly devoting 34 years of service to the University as
an athletic director, coach and physical education instructor. Appropriately,
he was the first member inducted into the Edinboro Athletic Hall of Fame
in 1982.
Harrison coached the Fighting Scot football team from its inception in
1926 to 1938, the returned to guide the gridders in 1941 and '42. In addition,
he coached the men's basketball team for 23 seasons, from 1928-53,
winning 175 games.
The stadium received a facelift this summer, giving it a spanking new
look. Most noticeable is the installation of an artificial surface, Sportexe, to
Page 4
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Printers
Solutions
%
Printing St
Document
Solutions
Parts ft
Supplies
RD(B®E]‘
(mageCommunkatloo Where Documents Are Going
SCHWAB CO
JAMES B. SCHWAB CO. INC.
2901 W. 22ND ST.
814 836-0008 TEL
814 836-0303 FAX
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
WWW.SCHWABCO.COM
Page 5
Head Coach
Scott Browning
2nd Year
Ohio State “8i
^cott Browning knows a thing
gram in 1986 as the running backs coach under Steve Szabo. After two
seasons on the offensive side of the ball, the ^aduate of The Ohio State
University moved to the defensive side, serving as the defensive backfield coach under HoUman. In 1994 he moved back to offense as the
_________ offensive line coach.
He had remained in
"Scott has hem a member of the Ed
charge of the Line
inboro coaching stafffor 20 years. He men since that time,
has demonstrated his ability to not
coaching such AUAmericans as Je
only coach athletes on the playing
remy O'Day, Joe
field, but also to lead young mm by
Valvoda and Greg
the example of his character and by
Bzorek. The last
his dedication to them as studmts
two years Brown
ing's offensive line
and individuals."
led the Pennsylva
nia State Athletic
Dr. Frank Pogue Jr.
Conference in
former President, Edinboro University
fewest sacks al
lowed. ,
When Tepper 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
or two about the Edinboro football
tradition. With twenty years imder
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.
Scott Brownings Coaching Background
One thing Browning didn't mess with
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
8-4
NCAA Division I-AA
semester.
Browning became the first coach at Ed
inboro since Sox Harrison to win his first two
games as head coach. That happened in
1926, the first year of football at the Boro.
Thanks to a 28-14 win at West Chester, he be
came the first coach since Bill McDonald in
1969 to win his first game as head coach.
That victory, on the road at West Chester be
tween a pair of 2005 NCAA playoff teams,
also displayed Browning's propensity as a
showboat gambler. The Fighting Scots went
for it on fourth down four times, and made it
three times.
"1 am very pleased to announce the
promotion of Scott Browning to the position
of head football coach at Edinboro Univer
sity," stated then President Dr. Frank G.
Pogue at the time. "Scott has been a member
of the Edinboro coaching staff for 20 years.
He has demonstrated his ability to not only
coach athletes on the playing field, but also to
lead yoimg men by the example of his char
acter and by his dedication to them as stu
dents and as individuals. He will join our
other highly successful coaches at Edinboro
University."
After serving as the offensive line
coach and recruiting coordinator in Lou Top
per's first season. Browning took over as the
offensive coordinator in 2001.
He had previously served as the offen
sive coordinator for five seasons under Tom
Hollman. In all. Browning had served as Edinboro's offensive line coach the previous 12
years.
Playoffs
Ohio State (1984-85)
1984
1985
Graduate Assistant
Graduate Assistant
Edinboro (1986-present)
Running Backs
Running Backs
9-3
9-3
1986
1987
1988
1989
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Running Backs
Running Backs
Defensive Backs
Defensive Backs
7-3
3-8
54-1
8-3
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
9-3 •
7-4 '
8-2-1
8-3
7-3
9-2
1996
Assistant Coach
1997
Assistant Coach
1998
Assistant Coach
1999
Assistant Coach
2000
2001
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
2002
Assistant Coach
2003
Assistant Coach
2004
Assistant Coach
2005
Assistant Coach
Defensive Backs
Defensive Backs
Defensive Backs
Defensive Backs
Offensive Line
Offensive Coordinator/
Offensive Line
Offensive Coordinator/
Offensive Line
Offensive Coordinator/
Offensive Line
Offensive Coordinator/
Offensive Line
Offensive Coordinator/
Offensive Line
Offensive Line
Offensive Coordinator/
Offensive Line
Offensive Coordinator/
Offensive Line
Offensive Coordinator/
Offensive line
Offensive Coordinator/
Offensive Line
Offensive Coordinator/
Offensive Line
2006
Head Coach
Rose Bowl
Citms Bowl
PSAC West Champions
•NCAA Division II Playoffs
NCAA Division 11 Playoffs
NCAA Division 11 Playoffs
NCAA Division II Playoffs
PSAC West Champions
NCAA Division 11 Playoffs
64
4r6
4-7
3-8
5-6
4-6
5-6
9-3
9-3
8-2
PSAC West Champions
NCAA Division II Playoffs
PSAC West Champions
NCAA Division II Playoffs
PSAC West Champions
6-5
Browning joined the Edinboro pro-
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
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
in 1984, dropping a 20-17 decision to
Scott Browning is introduced as Edinboro's 13th head coach by
use to finish with a 9-3 record. The
then Edinboro University President Dr. Frank G. Pogue on
following year Ohio State went bowl
January 5, 2006.
ing again, this time defeating
Brigham Young, 10-7, in the Citrus
Fighting Scot offense made great strides over
Bowl, to once again finish 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 Fligh 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 m 1983.
noted an elated Browning. "I was proud to
Browning, 48 and a native of
be a part of the teams in file 1990's that
Loudonville, Ohio, and his wife, Lynn, reside
ranked among the best in Division II, and
in Edinboro 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
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 School 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
country. 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!
Page 7
Assistant Coaches
Assistant Coaches
Wayne Bradford
Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
gth Year
Salisbury State ‘go
unit produced a first team AFCA All-American at linebacker, and
helped the Sea Gulls finish 7-2 with a berth m the ECAC Southwest
Keith Braxton
Chamg^^Wp
Defensive Line
2nd Year
Virginia Military Institute ‘g8
Salisbury State in 1990 with a bache
lor's degree in Business Administration. He completed work on his
master's degree in Business Administration froj^Salisbr^ State m
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
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
Perdue School of Business.
u
As an undergraduate, Bradford was an offensive Imeman. He
played on the 1986 Salisbury State team which finished as the NCAA
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: April 3,1968
points or less. He coached four
Hometown: Glen Bumie, MD
all-conference performers a year
CoDege Education: Salisbury
State University, B.S. in Business Ad
ago.
ministration -1990; M.S. in Business
A year ago his defensive
Administration -1992
unit recorded two more shutouts
Playing Experience: Salisbury
while leading the PSAC in rush
State University, offensive line ing defense (70.6 ypg-)' good for
1986-89
third in the coimiry.
Coaching Experience: Salisbury
Under Bradford's tutelage,
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 - deferwive 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
Children: Nicholas (9), Julia (7),
the honor a year ago, Chris
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
old son Mitchell.
Division III national runnerup.
•
•
Bradford and his wife, Gwen, reside in Edmboro with their nmeyear-old son, Nicholas, seven-year-old daughter, Julia and two-year-
MikeYurcich
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 Hoosieis' offense, he assisted with the wide receivers.
Yurcich is no stranger to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Coherence.
After attending Mount Union in 1994-95, he transferred to CaMomia (Pa.) and
played three seasons for the Vulcans. Yurach 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.) witfi a bachelor's de
gree in Industrial Organization
Psychology in May 1999, and later
earned his master's degree in
School Counseling from St. Francis(IN). While at St. Francis(IN), he
served as an assistant coach for the
Cougars, helping USF to four con
secutive Mid-States Football Asso
ciation Mid-East League
Championships and four NAIA
Playoff berths. The Cougars were
38-8 during the four-year period.
After coaching the running
backs in 1999 at St. Francis, Yurcich
worked with the quarterbacks in
2000 and 2001. He served as the
offensive coordinator and quarter
backs coach in 2002. He was also
the junior varsity head coach from
2000-02.
Yurcich resides in Edin
boro.
Yurcicli’s
Personal Data
*
Bom:
November 5,1975
Hometown: Euclid, OH
College Education: California Uni
versity of Pennsylvania, B.A. in In
dustrial Organization Psychology 1999; University of Saint Francis
(Ind.), M.Ed. in School Counseling 2002
Playing Experience: Mount
Union College, quarterback -1994-95;
^Cahfomia University of Pennsylva-
Irda, quarterback -1996-98
Coaching Experience: Indiana
University - offensive graduate assis
tant, 2003-04; University of Saint Fran
cis (Ind.) - running backs, 1999;
quarterbacks, 2000-02; offensive coor
dinator, 2002; junior varsity head
coach, 2000-02; Edinboro University quarterbacks, 2005; offensive coordi
nator, 2006.
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here.
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 VMTs
26-23 win over Appalachian
State.
In all, he played in 44 ca
reer games with 35 starts. He
was a tri-captain as a senior.
After serving as an assis
tant coach at Loras for a year,
Braxton left coaching for two
years to work as a customer serv
ice representative at First Union
National Bank in Richmond, VA
before returning to his alma
mater in 2001.
Braxton is a native of
Beaverdam, VA. He graduated
from VMI in 1997 wi& a bache
Braxton’s
Personal Data
Bom: April 10,1975
Hometown: Beaverdam, VA
CkiUege Education: Virginia Mili
tary Institute, B.A. in History -1997
Playing Experience: Virginia Mil
itary Institute, defensive tackle 1993-96
Coaching Experience: Loras Col
lege — defensive tackles, 1997; Vir
ginia Military Institute ~ defensive
tackles, 2001-05; Edinboro University
- defensive line, 2006
including Associated Press Little AU-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 AllAmerica 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
all, he earned first team
All-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
Glenville State, serving as the secondary coach during the 1997 and '98
campaigns.
Niedbala and his wife, Melissa, reside in Meadville, PA.
lor's degree in History. He is sin
gle and resides in Edinboro.
Jim Henson
Kim Niedbala
Running Backs
loth Year
Hiram ‘68
Defensive Backs
2nd Year
Clarion ‘gg
Kim Niedbala joined the Edinboro coaching staff in
the spring
Nied-bala’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: leaver 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- 1996
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-%
Coaching Experience: GlenvUle
and special teams coordinator
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
Denson’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
Collie Education: Hiram Col
inboro.
After working on the de
fensive side of the ball as the
strong safeties/outside lineback
ers coach for two years, Henson
moved over to the offense and
will instruct the running backs
for the sixth straight season. He
previously worked with the run
ning backs in 1999 and was in
charge of the defensive linemen
in'98.
Henson joined the
Edinboro staff after serving as a
mathematics teacher, football
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
lege, B.A. in Arts & Mathematics 1968; Youngstown St. Univ., M.S. in
Mathematics Education -1972
Playing Experience: Hiram Col
lege, defensive back -1964-66
Coaching Experience: Cardinal
Middlefield (OH) High School - as^
sistant coach, 19^75; Grand Valley
(OH) High School - head coach,
1976-97; Edinboro Univ. - defensive
line, 1998; strong safeties/ outside
linebackers, 2000-01; running backs,
1999,2002 to present
Wife: Evelyn
Children: Jim (38), Jennifer (30)
Page 9
Football Support Staff
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 Coxmty Football Hall of Fame.
Prior to beginning 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
Yoimgstown 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.
Anthony Peluso
Offensive Line
2nd Year
Edinboro ‘o6
Edinboro head coach Scott Browning con
siders 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 All-PSAC West honors
and was an honorable mention D2Football.com All-American. He also
earned second team Football
Gazette All-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 Edncation: Edinboro
the offensive line since joining
University of Pennsylvania, B.S. in
Social Science - 2006
the Freeze midway through fiie
Playing Experience: Edinboro
2006 season.
University, offensive guard - 2000Peluso completed work on
2003
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.
2005; offensive line, 2006
Todd Fusillo
Head Manager
Shawn Loughlin
Manager
Brett Petrilla
Manager
John Van Laningham
Manager
Mike
CradducL
Student Asst.
dinboro
v
niversity
Chris
Kaczor
U
Student Asst.
The Fighting Scot Academic Honor Roll
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
Michael Cradduck*. ....................3.28
Bobby Darch........... ..............3.07
Justin Gomes _____ ..............3.10
Spencer Gray......... ......................... 3.11
.3.56
Trevor Harris*____ ................
Tyler Hersperger ... ..............3.06
Page lo
Shane Hess*................ ..................3.39
Dave Jazenski................. ..........3.19
Chris Kaczor* .................. ................3.54
Joe Malizia*..................... ................. 3.91
Damion Malott ........... ..........3.10
Caleb Mayer* .................. ..................3.81
Hardin Moss*................. ................. 3.30
Y'Hoshua Murray* ..... ..........4.00
Brian Shreve* ...................... ..
GregSondag* ..........................
Ben Swank*..................... ..
JoeWanson*................. .........
Kyle V\^tucki* .........................
Andy Young...........................
of Prti 11 sylvania
Breakfast Is Just The Beginning!
OPEN
.....3.38
.. .3.88
.....3.70
.....3.58
........3.56
.......... 3.11
6 a.m. - midnight
idaysaweek
207Plum Street
* PSAC Scholar-Athlete
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
734-4600
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Fighting Scots Profiles
Recipient of the 2006
ERIE
INSURANCE
F.W.
Hirt
Quality Agency Award
Donnye Aiken
Cliris Amico
CB
Sr.
6’o”
Erie, PA
165 lbs.
NG
Webster, NY
267 lbs.
Jeremy Appell
So.
E)E
Webster, NY
6’2”
237 lbs.
Ron Bardo
Pr.
6’4”
LS
Canton, PA
267 lbs.
Hamilton Insurance
has achieved the highest honor Erie Insurance
bestows on an agency.
Call today and experience the exemplary service
the Hamilton Insurance Agency has to offer.
Cliris Bess
Fr.-r
TE
Cleveland, OH
257 lbs.
Anthony Biagotti LB
Matt Black
Fr.
Fr.
6’4”
WilUamsville, NY
177 lbs.
C
Athens, PA
257 lbs.
Nick Borgosz
OT
HAMILTON INSURANCE AGENCY
207 ERIE STREET
EDINBORO, PA 16412
Fr. Clarence Center, NY
6’5”
311 lbs.
814-734-5618
WWW.HAMILTONINS.COM
INSURANCE.TURK@VERIZON.NET
David Bostic
Fr.
S’lo”
FS
Tavares, FL
187 lbs.
Houston Brown TB
Chris Amico
So.
c’g”
Westerville, OH
196 lbs.
Chad Brooks
So.
6’i”
Jeremy Burr
Jr.
DT
Brockport, NY
258 lbs.
WR
South Wales, NY
171 lbs.
S999b
Rghtiiig Scots Profiles
Mike Byers
P
Fr. New Kensington, PA
6’i”
200 lbs.
Josli Bzorek
Jr.
6’4”
DT
Saxonhurg, PA
305 lbs.
Brad Callan
Fr.
S’lo”
OLB
Edinboro, PA
200 lbs.
105 ERIE
STREET
EDINBORO, PA
James Camardese CB
Jr.
5’8”
Crescent, PA
165 lbs.
734-7355
Tommie CairqjJbellSS
MattCatemolo DT
Ricli Cerro
Jr.
6’3”
So.
s’lo”
Jr.
5’9”
Aliquippa, PA
205 lbs.
Webster, NY
262 lbs.
WR
Franklin, PA
186 lbs.
Scott Christie
Jr.
6’4”
OG
Slippery Rock, PA
298 lbs.
www.johnswildwoodpizza.com
Supplying all your photographic
needs at discount prices
Mayer Brothers Construction Co.
1902 CHERRY STREET
ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA 16502
(814) 452-3748 • FAX (814) 455-7973
Chaz Cohhs
Jr.
S’lo”
TB
Pittsburgh, PA
202 lbs.
Eric Costello
Jr.
6’3”
C
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■I
VanTuil
Erie, PA
290 lbs.
John H. Laver, III - President
Richard T. Weschler, Jr. - Vice President
Deborah A. Snyder - Asst. Secretary
Photo & Imaging Center
■ 111
Mavbro Asphalt Plant
(814) 454-8807
Lucas Cox
Jr.
6’s”
DT
Springdale, PA
254 lbs.
Charles DampareWR
Jr.
6’3”
Pittsburgh, PA
166 lbs.
2254 West 8th Street
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 453-6601
19051 Park Ave. Plaza
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 336-5315
Fighting Scots Profiles
JOE B's CARPETS
Tom Davidson
Sr.
6’i”
Geneva, OH
205 lbs.
Denayne Dixon
Jr.
6’4”
FS
TE
Cleveland, OH
251 lbs.
Ulysee Davis
Jr.
5’9”
Bryans Road, MD
190 lbs.
Jimmy Doran
So.
5’g”
TB
FB
Clay, NY
215 lbs.
Ben Denn
Fr.
^’11”
OLB
Jamestown, NY
190 lbs.
Jamell Dennis
So.
6’o”
TB
Webster, NY
225 lbs.
James Fnglisii OLB
Stefan Fnglisii WR
Sr.
6’2”
Fr.-r Mayfield Hts., OH
6’o”
174 lbs.
Mayfield Hts., OH
200 lbs.
Mike E^ocli
Jr.
6’3”
DE
Fredonia, NY
254 lbs.
Mike Fazio
So.
6’4”
OG
Pittsburgh, PA
289 lbs.
"Well BEE There When You Need Us!"
3B45 IV. IS™ STREET
[814] 833- IBIS
3333BUFFALO RD,
[814] 839-8833
Matt Fischer
Fr.-r
ILB
Erie, PA
Ryan Genco
Fr.
P
Silver Creek, NY
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Page 17
Fighting Scots Profiles
Try Our Famous
Footlonq
Subs!
Our Footlong Subs are meals in themselves.
Mr
%
?■ ■
Nate Glasser
Fr.
6’o”
NG
Monaca, PA
277 lbs.
Justin Gomes
Fr.-r
5’8”
PK
Erie, PA
197 lbs.
Derrick Gk>oden OT
Brad Gossett
Fr.
6’2’*
So.
6’4”
Allison Park, PA
277 lbs.
TE
Perry, OH
255 lbs.
&
IkJi
m M m mm-
.suBiunv*
www.subway.com
Ryan Greene
Jr.
6’2”
ILB
Pittsburgh, PA
241 lbs.
Mykel Griggs
So.
S’li”
WR
Orrville, OH
179 lbs.
Syl Manner
Sr.
DE
Pittsburgh, PA
217 lbs.
Ben Harris
Sr.
6’s”
LS
n smBUMcn
©1998 Doctor's Associates Inc. • Printed in U.S.A. • Property of SFAFT
Jersey Shore, PA
262 lbs.
The Greatest Names In Sporting Goods
Trevor Harris
So.
b’s”
QB
Madison Harvey WR
Waldo, OH
205 lbs.
Fr. New Kensington, PA
5’g”
175 lbs.
wwi/if.epiesportstore.com
JManxi.
‘We’ve Got the Home Field Advantage!’
701 STATE ST.
DOWNTOWN
(814) 452-2289
The Hometown Bank with the Hometown Touch
^LLsitE
James Englisli
Brandon Hensley DT
Jyier Hersperger OT
Fr.
6’i”
Fr.-r
6’5”
Ravenna, OH
241 lbs.
^LsavincGS BANK
MoonTwp.,PA
260 lbs.
FDIC Insured
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
1950 ROTUNDA DR.
Next to Tinseltown
(814) 866-0200
Tfernri r7m?TrrflT7T^Trn
* ** *
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Jordan Krentz OLB
Fr.
6’o”
Murrysville, PA
195 lbs.
Evan Landis
Fr.-r
6’i”
I>L
Penn Run, PA
262 lbs.
Kyle Latzo
Fr.-r
6’2”
OG
Erie, PA
294 lbs.
John Malizia
Fr.
6’o”
Caleb IVIayer
Syl Manner
Sr.
6’o”
ILB
Emporium, PA
199 lbs.
FB
Bennington, VT
221 lbs.
]Mike Mader
Sr.
5’io”
Nick Marino
Fr.-r
s’li”
WR
Webster, NY
186 lbs.
M^ike M^ills
Sr.
6’s”
OLB
Lyndhurst, OH
182 lbs.
OT
Girard, OH
295 lbs.
Fighting Scots Profiles
Chad Monheim PK
Fr.
S’lo”
Webster, NY
169 lbs.
Han IVehrasld
Fr.-r
6’o”
OLB
Madison, OH
205 lbs.
Charles Morris
Fr.-r
5’S”
FS
Pittsburgh, PA
169 lbs.
Hardin M^oss
Jr.
6’i”
Anuli Ngiingaiia HE
Gary Nolen
Fr.-r
6’i”
Fr.-r
S’lO^
Solon, OH
233 lbs.
OLB
Erie, PA
224 lbs.
WR
Pittsburgh, PA
159 lbs.
YHoshua Murray OLB
Jr.
6’o”
Braddock, PA
214 lbs.
Justin Olney
Sr.
S’li”
FB
Amanda, OH
240 lbs.
868-2333 774-0997 337-8670
4504 Peach St
Erie PA 16509
H.J. Patterson
Fr.
S’9’'
SS
Altoona, PA
180 lbs.
Brandon Petry
Fr.-r
6’s”
OT
Delaware, OH
260 lbs.
259 Main St East
Girard PA 16417
—LOCAUYOWMED —
HO FEES TO APPLICANTS
RD. 2 Dunham Rd
Meadville PA 16335
440-992-2024
assw.PnspBetnd.
AshttMa, OH 44004
))
UmdamkJssoCi m.
www.careerconceptsinc.com
Julian Pintola
Caleh Mayer
Fr.
6’o”
C
Washington, PA
263 lbs.
Kelley PonsoU OLB
Fr.
6’o”
Edinboro, PA
187 lbs.
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Page 23
Fighting Scots Profiles
Jake Reynolds
Fr.
6’o”
OT
Avon Lake, OH
309 lbs.
Ryan Rybicld
Jr.
6’s”
WR
Covina, CA
214 lbs.
J.D. Rodgers
Fr.
6’s”
P
Burgettstoivn, PA
180 lbs.
IVIarcus Rose
Fr.
^’8”
Brian Schneider QB
Brian Shreve
Sr.
6’o”
Jr.
6^4”
Hookstoum, PA
192 lbs.
Page 24
Kyle Ruggeri
Fr.-r
6’o”
Dan Skelton
Fr.
5’9”
TB
Fr. Columbia Cross Rds, PA
S’li”
175 lbs.
NO
Webster, N\
265 lbs.
SS
Edinboro, PA
176 lbs.
Greg Sondag
NG
Rochester, NY
272 lbs.
Devaun Stedge
IVlike ]Mills
OT
Erie, PA
314 lbs.
AdamSmilhFriedman
Fr.
6’2”
CB
Columbus, OH
162 lbs.
ILB
Fr.-r Canal Winchester, OH
6’3”
214 lbs.
Rob Stoner
Fr.-r
6’2”
OG
Edinboro, PA
294 lbs.
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Herei
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
i
s
Ben Swank
Fr.-r
5’g”
WR
Edinboro, PA
191 lbs.
Jesse Willianis
CB
Fr. Maple Heights, OH
5’8”
162 lbs.
James Thomas DE
Taurean Valentine CB
Joe Wanson
Fr.
S’li”
Sr.
So.
6’s”
Pittsburgh, PA
201 lbs.
Jon Williams
Fr.
6’s”
QB
Irving, NY
268 lbs.
Allentoum, PA
175 lbs.
Kyle Witucki
Sr.
6’4”
TE
Tarentum, PA
249 lbs.
Andy Young
Sr.
6’4”
QB
DuBois, PA
200 lbs.
OT
Greenville, PA
307 lbs.
f
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
CAMPUS BOOKSTORE
Visit us Online @www.edinboro.edu keywordibookstore
Call us @814-732-2456
Store Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30-5:30, Fri. 8:30-4:30
Kyle W^itucld
Andy Young
•
Textbooks
Software
•
Trade Books Insignia Items
■
Art Supplies
Graduation Supplies
•
Clothing
School Supplies
Have a GREAT Season
Fighting Scots!
Try the natural goodness
oSTroyer farmsPotato Ch^
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
m
/Jf
w
p }.
h ^
h
'
k
.
Alt'
¥m
f
/
^ V
M*
ji
/-
■
nilir
'T'"
to
Snqfybeaer!
Trailer Farms Inc.,
Waterford, Pa. 16441
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
V.
s
.4# ^
.
'
m't ^
■4
I
GRAND VALLEY STATE
V>>
.AODIIIE
"
■
THE TEAMS YOU’VE
GOTTA WATCH
V- V
*
i: ^
..
WMi
^
s,'
tP
^ KICKOFF 2007
\
n't ' ■
Matt “Matty Ice” Ryan
Bruce Smith
The Mountaineer
Games to Watch, Weeks 1-3
^ (All times Eastern Standard)
Week One
Sept. 1
;
UNIVERSITY SPORTS PUBLICATIONS CO., INC.
570 Elmont Road Elmont, NY 11003
Tel: 516-327-9500 • Fax: 516-327-3099
Executive VP - operations
Jeff Botwinick
Executive VP - Business Development
Martin Lewis
Tennessee at California
Oklahoma State at Georgia
New Mexico at UTEP
Idaho at USC
(8 p.m. ABC)
(6:45 p.m.. ESPN2)
(10 p.m., CSTV)
(10:15 p.m., FSN)
Sept. 3
Florida State at Clemson
(8:00 p.m., ESPN)
Executive VP - Sales
Steven Farkas
Executive VP - Team Relations
David Gerschwer
Week Two
Sept. 8
Executive Administrative Director
Julie Wong
free Logitech^
But the TV is only the first nine yards
Production Manager
Julia Yurkovich
Harmony 550 remote
Circuit City will help complete your experience by ensuring
you have the right HD source and cables to get full HD.
with purchase of any Panasonic TV 129.99 value
Associate Editor
Jake Lemkowitz
70Y442H10211873061
Design
SS S
» S S
So visit your local Circuit City or www.circuitcity.com
to get the full picture.
3 ways to buy
click 2417drcuitdty.com
^
Just plug it into the Internet & it
programs itself for one remote to
control all your equipment.
COm© in over 600 stores ^
CSlI 2417 800-593-4250
(3:30 p.m., FSN)
(9:15 p.m., ESPN)
(10:00 p.m., VERSUS)
Editor-in-Chief
Melissa Malamut
And firedog is there to install your TV and consolidate
your remotes into one. They’ll even stick around to make
sure you know how it all works.
Boise State at Washington
Virginia Tech at LSU
Wisconsin at UNLV
Chaz Casual
©2007 University Sports Publications Co., Inc.
All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written
permission from the publisher is expressly prohibited.
Cover photo by Ron Irby.
Week Three
Sept. 13
West Virginia vs. Maryland
TCU vs. Air Force
(7:45 p.m., ESPN)
(8:00 p.m., CSTV)
Sept. 15
Notre Dame vs. Michigan
Hawaii vs. UNLV
(3:30 p.m., ABC)
(9:30 p.m., MTN)
Hail Rutie
Twenty-three years after the fateful pass, the “midget moses”
from Natick goes immortal
Guys.
2000 Miles
Wild Can It
By Jake Lemkowitz
S Doug Flutie's football resume includes one Heisman trophy, six CFL Player of
the Year awards, one stint as a star attraction in the ill-fated USFL and a 21-year
professional career that includes 12 years in the NFL. Now he can add one more
accomplishment to that list: College Football Hall of Fame inductee. The honor
was given to Flutie this past May, and ensures that his lasting legacy will be as
one of the greatest college quarterbacks of all time.
Flutie broke more Boston College records than you can count on both hands,
and in the minds of college football fans, he single-handedly put BC on the
map. Applications for admission to Boston College shot up so high the year
after Flutie led the Eagles to the Cotton Bowl, the influence of NCAA athletics
on college applicants is now referred to as the “Flutie Effect." After his senior
season, the man who wore #22 graduated with the most all-time total offense in a
college career (11,054 yards) and the most all-time college career passing yards
(10,579). That year he won the Heisman Trophy, the Maxwell Award, the Walter
Camp Award, the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award and the lists goes
on. To top it all off, he excelled in his classes. He's the only player to ever be
nominated for both a Heisman and a Rhodes Scholarship.
But Flutie's four years as an Eagle are indelibly defined by a single moment: the Hail
Mary pass that gave Boston College a 47-45 victory over Miami as time expired
on the day after Thanksgiving, 1984. Flutie scrambling, the seconds ticking away,
the improbable distance of the pass, Gerry Phelan (Flutie's roommate) making
the catch, the announcer screaming in the booth, Flutie running down the field to
celebrate. It's one of those college football moments that transcends fan affiliation
and carries a vague sense of historical greatness.
But it didn’t take long for the young quarterback to discover that the greatness
of this one moment was both a blessing and a curse. While Flutie had been
propelled to household name status, he was forced to play in this one moment's
shadow for the rest of his career. Not that the 5-foot-9, 175-pound man from
Natick let that phase him one bit. As long as he has played the game, Flutie has
approached every chance to step onto the field as a chance to prove himself to
skeptics.
You’re too small. That was what they told nine-year-old Doug Flutie, who at 63
pounds, was under the minimum required weight to play on his brother's Pee
Wee team. Flutie heard the same tune when he got to high school, and he heard
it again four years later, even after graduating from Natick High as an All-League
QB with a missile-launcher arm. Boston College was the only Division 1 school to
offer Flutie a scholarship. He was short for a quarterback, but knew how to see
the field and was lightning quick out of the pocket. He had potential.
Flutie rose quickly through the ranks. First he worked his way up to the fourthstring QB spot as a freshman in training camp. Then the starting quarterback
went down with an injury before the season started, and the second and third
stringers couldn’t find a way to win any of the team's first three games. BC
decided to give Flutie a shot. Two starts later, he threw for 244 yards and three
touchdowns in a 41-6 win over Army.
From that moment on, Flutie was the man. Until he got to the pros, that is, when
the whole business of proving that he was big enough to play started all over
again. But while Flutie certainly had his detractors over the years, there's no
question that he is loved in every city that he ever played, from Boston to San
Diego to Buffalo to Calgary.
For College Football Hall of Fame voters, the choice was obvious, and the QB
from Natick was happy to accept. “My whole life of being the little guy and having
a little chip on my shoulder, from year to year trying to prove myself, and at the
end of the day to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame is a very
special honor for me," he said at a press conference the day that the award was
announced. Flutie is now going into his first year as a college football analyst for
ABC and ESPN. If his other rookie performances are any indication, he’ll do just
fine.
The play calling of announcers Dan Davis and Gino
Cappelletti is part of what makes Flutie's Hail Mary
one of the most memorable college football moments
of all time. This is the transcript of the final moments of
that Boston College vs. Miami game.
DAVIS ■ Here’s your ballgame, folks, as Flutie takes
the snap...He drops straight back...has some time...
Now he scrambles away from one hit...looks...uncorks
a deep one for the end zone...Phelan is down there...
CAPPELLETTI: Oh, he got it!
DAVIS: Did he get it?
CAPPELLETTI: He got it!
DAVIS: Touchdown! Touchdown! Touchdown!
Touchdown! Touchdown, Boston College! He did it!
He did it! Flutie did it...He hit Phelan in the end zone...
Touchdown!
CAPPELLETTI: I don't believe it!
Visit WildHogsDVD.com
DAVIS : Oh, my goodness!
Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13 ^
For Crude And Sexual Content, And Some Violence
Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entetlainment, Inc., Burbank, CA 91521.
CBuena Vista Home Entertainment. Inc.
Greats:
Catching up with Bruce Smith
Two decades after terrorizing quarterbacks as a Hokie, Bruce Smith has been
carried back to old Virginia.
By Jeff Cummins
m Bruce Smith was ahead of the curve as a pass rusher in
the early to mid 1980s. He had size, strength and speed. A
little known fact, however, is that much of his success came
from the moves he learned from playing basketball and from
using the mental strategy of a baseball pitcher.
Smith utilized the agility he learned playing basketball to evade
blockers, rather than merely relying on his ability to overpower
them. He also used the strategy of a pitcher to manipulate
the blocker. Smith would use one move several times before
using a different one to surprise the offensive lineman.
“Yeah, I think I was somewhat ahead of the curve," Smith
says. “People think of me as having been a great football
player, but in truth, I got a tremendous amount of my moves
from playing basketball. Quickness, agility and having great
balance, I got all that from playing basketball. So I attribute a
lot of my success to playing basketball. It allowed me to be
able to use moves that 99 percent of the guys on the playing
field wouldn't even attempt, wouldn't even think about."
Smith says that today, Julius Peppers of the Carolina Panthers,
who played both football and basketball at North Carolina,
reminds him most of how he played at Virginia Tech.
“In my particular case, I would always think of rushing the
quarterback as being like a Major League pitcher. I'm going
to keep him off-balance," Smith says, referring to his strategy
against offensive tackles. “I'm not going to let him know what
I'm thinking or what moves I'm planning on using. I'm going
to set him up. I'm going to give him the speed rush, and then
when I get him leaning. I'm going to spin on him, and once
you spin on him, he's going to say, ‘OK, I can't jump out
there as quick anymore,' and that will set up your ability to
get around the corner, slap his hand, duck that shoulder up
underneath and get leverage on him. So you give a fastball,
another fastball, and then you throw him a curve, and then
you throw him a slider. Then you've got him thinking, instead
of going on his particular pass sets that he was taught. Then
you've got him. Once you get him thinking instead of listening
to the play that's called and saying, ‘OK, it's a five-step drop.
I've got to slide out two yards or three yards.' Once you get
him thinking, if he starts running out trying to catch you, it's
all over."
Smith played 19 years in the National Football League,
earning 12 Pro Bowl selections and leading the Buffalo Bills
to four Super Bowls. After retiring from professional football,
Smith is right back in Virginia, where he consults on many
commercial development projects, not far from where he
played college football.
"I would always think of rushing the
quarterback as being like a Major
League pitcher- I'm going to keep him
off“balance-"
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 1990-2007. GEICO: Washington, DC 20076. © 2007 GEICO
♦ i
ij
CONTINUED
t!
I
I
II
Introducing the Panasonic Lumix" TZ3.
Equipped to wow.
With 10x optical zoom, 28mm wide-angle Leica lens and 7.2 megapixels,
the Panasonic Lumix TZ3 is designed to amaze with every shot. And all Lumix
cameras have MEGA Optical Image Stabilization and Intelligent ISO Control to help
keep your pictures crystal clear.
Panasonic sdeas for >ife
learn more at panasonic.com
$^The Greats: Bruce Smith
1'
Smith played for Virginia Tech from 1981 to 1984, and up to that
point, the school had yet to achieve powerhouse status in football.
Ultimately, Smith saw the future opening up for Virginia Tech, and
decided it was the right school for him, a decision that changed
Virginia Tech’s fortunes considerably.
knowledge along the way. He lists coach Bill Dooley as his biggest
influence during college.
“Another game that stood out was when I played against West
Virginia and Jeff Hostetler was the quarterback,” Smith says. “I
broke through the line of scrimmage and got an incredible hit on
Hostetler. He laid there for a second, got up, took one step and
collapsed, and they had to take him off the field."
“I think it’s certainly going to be an emotional day, an inspiring day.
You will see the whole Hokie nation, as well as individuals from
around the country giving support to this university, to the victims,
to everyone who was affected, all of our Hokie family. It’s going to
be a tremendous outpouring of support. I’ll tell you, that first game,
I plan on being there.” ^
“Bill taught me valuable lessons of being able to distinguish the
difference between playing hurt and playing injured,” Smith says.
“Certainly, you can play with some degree of pain, but you can
“I saw the potential," Smith says of Virginia Tech. “I saw that they not play injured. There was one particular situation in which I
had an up and rising athletic program. It was one of the top schools sprained my ankle in a game and during the week I couldn’t
practice because my ankle was still
in the country, and it was in a beautiful
swollen. He pulled me aside and he said
setting, located in the mountains in “(The first game) is
in vague terms, ‘I understand you can’t
Virginia, and that was a big factor for going to be a tremendous
me, being able to stay in the state of outpouring of supportpractice, your ankle is swollen, but what
are you going to do come Saturday?’ I
Virginia and get a quality education and 1'11 tell youi that first
play some big-time football, but it was game-i I plan on being
said, ‘Well, I’ll be there for you.' Those
under the radar screen. I think with my there-"
experiences helped prepare me for what
lied ahead in playing in the National
selection as the first player taken in the
Football League.”
NFL Draft is what helped put the VT
football program on the map."
Smith’s devotion to his alma mater is obvious, and it’s amplified
Using his quickness and an array of moves. Smith sacked Duke by the tragedy that took place last spring. Like so many people,
quarterback Ben Bennett four times in one game, but there was he appreciates the outpouring of support for the victims, and he’s
something about Smith's play that a mere recitation of statistics looking forward to the day when the football team takes the field
for its first game.
doesn’t capture.
Those impact plays were vital to Smith’s selection as the No. 1
overall pick in the 1985 NFL Draft, and for his 2006 selection to
the College Football Hall of Fame.
Jeff Cummins is a freelance writer based in New Jersey and can be
reached at jeffcummins@optonline.net.
©2006 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Piri^
5CT
□1 AND ID WITH
Matt Ryan
Boston College Quarterback
By Dale Brauner
5J It must sometimes seem like fate
that Matt Ryan became a quarterback
at Boston College, having been born
in Pennsylvania, a breeding ground for
signal callers, with John Loughery (QB at
BC from 1979 to 1982) as his uncle. “I
had always been kind of a Boston College
fan,” Ryan says. “I know I'm happy with
the way things have worked out here.”
Fans are too. Ryan is coming off an AllACC first-team season during which he
completed 419 of 693 passes for 4,806
yards and 25 touchdowns while also
running for nine scores, a campaign made
more astounding by the fact Ryan played
half of the season with an injury. Healthy
now, the senior captain is looking forward
to 2007.
TOUCHDOWN ILLUSTRATED: Tell us
about the upcoming season. You have a
new coaching staff that is very offensively
minded.
MATT RYAN: First of all I'm very excited
to work with coach Jeff Jagodzinski
and coach Steve Logan [new offensive
coordinator]. Any time you’re a
quarterback and the coach says he wants
to push the ball downfield, your eyes light
up and you’re excited.
Jagodzinski said this spring that he
expects you to call some ofyour own plays
at times. How do you feel about that?
I think it’s exciting when coaches put a lot
of responsibility on the quarterback and his decisions he makes on
the field. When you watch quarterbacks in the NFL, a lot of what
they do is change plays. It’s a challenge, it really is, but at the same
time it s something as a senior and having been around BC for a
while, that I really relish and want.
What have you been working on this offseason?
The first part of the off-season was getting healthy. I had surgery on
my foot to repair a broken bone. The rehab went well. From there,
it s getting back in shape, trying to put on a little weight for the
season and working on my mobility. Inside the pocket, being able
to move as quickly as possible is really important. And I’ve been
learning the offense. I think all of those things combined make for a
pretty busy offseason, but one that I hope will make for a productive
season.
Playing with the foot injury last year, how did you do it?
I think that football is a tough game and you have to be a tough
player to play this game. The way I see it, I was just doing what
everybody else does. So many guys in
different positions play in pain and don’t
get the notoriety that the quarterback
position gets. We had a bunch of guys
on our team who played banged up and
I was just one of those guys. It’s just the
mentality you have to have as a football
player. If you can go, you go.
And your steeliness in overtime? Your
teammates call you “Matty Ice" for your
cool demeanor on the field.
If you stay tough and stay focused through
it at the end of the game, a lot of times it
will turn in your favor. Winning that way,
it makes you feel like any time you go out
there, you can make plays. It doesn’t
always happen, but at least you have the
feeling you can do it.
Can you look ahead to your competition
in the Atlantic Coast Conference?
I think it’s going to be really tough.
You have a lot of people returning in
conference and a lot of talent on both
sides of the ball. We have some new
coaching staffs coming into the ACC
as well..''! think it’s going to be a tough
season *for everybody. A lot of the games
are going to be close.
One of those new staffs is your former
coach Tom C’Brien, who’s now at North
Carolina State. How will it feel to face the
man who recruited you?
It’s definitely going to be different to see Tom O’Brien on the sideline.
I wish him all the best down in NC State and I was fortunate to have
four great years with him. But come Game Two, I am going to be
out there trying to beat NC State with everything we’ve got and I
know he’ll be doing the same to us.
You’ve got some pretty good receivers to work with.
We have some really talented wide receivers coming back from last
year, such as Brandon Robinson and Kevin Challenger. I’m glad to
have both of them back. It takes a lot of pressure off me when you
have some really good receivers out there.
What’s your most memorable college highlight?
Hopefully the best is yet to come. But probably my most memorable
moment would have to be coming out in the first game I played in
that I threw a touchdown pass, at Temple in 2004, because I’m
from Philadelphia and it was the first time I saw significant playing
time. I went down there and threw my first touchdown pass. A lot
of family and friends from back home were at the game.4l
Only a rookie and already
the most imposing player in its league.
he full-sized
T
7-passenger MERCEDES-BENZ GL. They say power and intelligence are the
qualities that differentiate elite athletes. We believe they are the qualities that differentiate elite
motor vehicles as well. Both exist in ample abundance in the GL.
The 335-horsepower V-8 produces
any road or weather condition. And
339 Ib-ft of torque and can tow up
with over 80 cu ft of cargo room,**
to 7,500 lbs.* The standard 4MATIC"'
the GL offers not only more brains and
4-wheel drive continually adapts to
brawn, but more Mercedes to love.
Unlike any other.
Mercedes-Benz
Model shown 2007 GL450. ‘Requires optional tow package and in some states aftermarket trailer brake. "With 2nd- and 3rd-row seats folded.
For more information, cali 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES, or visit MBUSA.com.
:
CONTINUED
Dl Preview
Dl Preview
TDI’s Preseason Top 25
A look at the cream of 2007’s college football crop.
EJ LOUISVILLE (12-1)
By David Malamut
51 DSC (11-2 in 2006)
U Jj
□7
Senior QB Brian Brohm gave Louisville fans something to smile about when he
decided to return to school. Look for Brohm to vastly improve on the 16 touchdown
passes he completed in 2006. New coach Steve Kragthrope’s defense is one of,
if not the best in the conference. The Nov. 8th game at West Virginia will probably
decide the Big East.
□A
Junior RB P.J. Hill had a great 2006, rushing for 1569 yards and 15 touchdowns.
A good start to this season, and Hill will be a serious Heisman candidate. The
Badgers have a difficult schedule and must play at Penn State and at Qhio State,
but fortunately they are returning nine starters from last year’s offense. So if the wide
receivers can perform, Wisconsin may produce the Big Ten’s best offense.
The Trojans return 10 defensive starters, and if they can catch up with the offense
then use will dominate all of college football. Last season's standout wide receivers,
Dwayne Jarrett and Steve Smith, have moved on to the NFL, but QB John David Booty
and running back C.J. Gable will make sure the Trojan offense does not skip a beat.
Coach Pete Carroll looks like he will be fielding another team with BCS title aspirations.
El WISCONSIN (12-1)
El TEXAS (10-3)
□E
QB Colt McCoy had a fantastic sophomore season last year, throwing for 2570 yards
with 29 touchdowns and only seven interceptions. He may be the early Heisman Trophy
frontrunner. The Longhorns have to travel to Texas A&M on Nov. 23rd, but get Oklahoma
at home. It would not be a big surprise to see Texas atop the Big 12 all year.
51 OKLAHOMA (11-3)
PI Q
LJ J
5J LSU(ii-2)
n 3
QB Matt Flynn will have big shoes to fill if he wants to replace the top pick in the NFL
draft, JeMarcus Russell. Also playing on Sundays are both starting receivers from last
year’s team, Dwayne Bowe and Craig Davis. The Tigers' defense, led by the nation’s top
defensive player, Glen Dorsey, will have to carry the team through a tough SEC.
The loss of Adrian Peterson hurts the offense, but the good news is all four receivers
are back, and four of the starting five offensive linemen are also returning. The
Sooners play at Texas and at Texas A&M; if they can win both those games, a Big 12
title will be in their future. Circle the Sept. 8th matchup versus Miami, it could be an
early season gem.
51 RUTGERS (11-2)
El WEST VIRGINIA (11-2)
|i M
Running back juggernaut Steve Slaton is a legitimate Heisman candidate, and may be
the nation’s best offensive player. Alongside QB Pat White, West Virginia could have the
most explosive offense in all of college football. The Mountaineers face Rutgers in NJ on
Qct. 27th, and host Louisville on Nov. 8th. These key matchups will be West Virginia’s
two toughest games in an otherwise weak schedule.
The Scarlet Knights have a top Heisman candidate at running back in Ray Rice. If
the defensive line can get and stay healthy then it could be the best in the Big East,
where it looks like it may be a three-team race between Rutgers, West Virginia and
Louisville. If Rutgers can beat West Virginia at home and Louisville on the road, a
conference title will be theirs.
EJ VIRGINIA TECH(10-3)
51 MICHIGAN (11-2)
PI p
U G
Jj ^
Michigan returns its top three players on offense in QB Chad Henne, RB Mike Hart and
WR Mario Manningham. The offense will not be a problem this year, but with the loss of
CB Leon Hall, DT Alan Branch and LB LaMarr Woodley, the defense could have a few
question marks. Michigan gets a break this season with Penn State, Notre Dame and
Qhio State all making trips to the Big House.
If Chris Ellis fully recovers from offseason shoulder surgery, he will be the ACC’s
top pass rusher. Ellis, along with seven other returning starters from the defense will
have ACC teams fearing the Hokies. The Sept. 8th game at LSU should be a great
matchup early in the season. Frank Beamer has a tough road ahead of him trying to
put the focus back on football, but there’s potential for the Hokies to be the feel-good
story of the year.
51 OHIO STATE (12-1)
51 FLORIDA (13-1)
Uh
The Gators lost a lot of talent from their 2006 BCS championship team, returning only
two starters on defense. Will QB Tim Tebow and Heisman Trophy candidate Percy
Harvin, along with a top recruiting class, be enough for Urban Meyer’s Gators to
compete for back-to-back BCS titles? A challenging conference schedule and high
expectations from Gator Nation will make it a tough task.
“1
*3
C
FIorida
2006 Bronko Nagurski Award winner James Laurinaitis anchors a top notch Buckeye
defense. Troy Smith and Ted Ginn Jr. both moved on to the NFL, but look for RB
Chris Wells to bust out for a huge year in 2007. A Nov. 17th showdown at the Big
House in Michigan could decide whether or not Qhio State will top the Big 10 again
this year.
CONTINUE
Dl Preview
El ARKANSAS (10-4)
13
Darren McFadden and Felix Jones are the country's second-best running back duo,
behind Clemson s CJ Spiller and James Davis. QB Mitch Mustain decided to transfer
to DSC, so Casey Dick is now the man and will have to step up. On defense, the
loss of DE Jamal Anderson to the NFL will have the Razorbacks searching for help
rushing the passer.
S UCLA (7-6)
II
4
I
The Bruins will return 20 starters from last year’s team, which went 7-6 overall,
including a 5-4 conference record. UCLA's defense was ranked #1 against the run
Isst season, and should dominate the line of scrimmage again this season. If QB Ben
Olson comes back strong from last year's injury, and the offense steps up, look for
the Bruins to compete with USC for a Pac 10 title.
ej AUBURN (11-2)
q P
Jj j
Auburn has one of, if not the most difficult schedule in ail the nation having to play
Florida, LSU, and Georgia on the road. QB Brandon Cox had an injury-prone season
last year, but if he stays healthy there will be many points on the scoreboard. Auburn’s
defense looks dominant up front, and if they can carry the team past those three road
games, the Tigers will be challenging for a BCS title.
5J BOSTON C0LLEGE(io-3)
1 t)
Senior QB Matt Ryan may not get much hype, but he could be the best quarterback
you’ve never heard of. The two-headed running back monster of Andre Callender
and L.V. Whitworth makes BC's offense legitimate, and the Eagles an ACC title
contender. The defense, which played very well last season, returns nine starters and
is deep enough to have talented players on the field at all times.
17
QB Nate Longshore has the potential to be All-Conference this year. Led by DeSean
Jackson, Cal boasts the best group of wide receivers in all of college football. But
losing shutdown corner Daymeion Hughes, along with five other starters from last
season, will have the defense looking to fill some holes.
CAL (10-3)
51 GEORGIA TECH (9-5)
la
You would think that when you lose your star QB and the best wide receiver in all
the land, it’s time to rebuild. Not in Yellow Jacket country. Even with Reggie Ball and
All-World wide receiver Calvin Johnson gone, Georgia Tech is very excited about
the upcoming 2007 season. QB Taylor Bennett has been impressive this spring and
is prime for a big year. RB Tashard Choice and WR James Johnson round out an
impressive offense, and will have the Yellow Jackets thinking ACC title.
v:,K’
Dl Preview
WAKE FOREST (11-3)
“I □
Jj J
The defending ACC champs flew under most people's radar last year. QB Riley
Skinner returns to lead the offense but one that lost both starting wide receivers
from last season. A much-improved ACC will make repeating as champs quite a
difficult task. Coach Jim Grebe’s team will need RB Micah Andrews healthy, and his
defensive line to play better than expected for the team to have a chance.
5J OREGON STATE (10-4)
? n
t U
The Beavers ended the 2006 season by going 8-1 over their last nine games and
finishing with a respectable 10-4 record. If the team can get off to a good start in
2007, Oregon State could have back-to-back 10-win seasons for the first time in
history. A talented offense and a solid defensive squad has Beaver fans
excited about the upcoming season.
5j
n
C Jj
niAni(7-6)
After last year’s ugly season, new coach Randy Shannon will look to improve from the
Cane’s 3-5 conference record, instill discipline and return the Cane’s to their fomer
glory. If Kyle Wright can get a grasp on the offense and play up to his potential, the
Canes should be in the mix for the top spot in the ACC.
MIAMI
5J CLEMS0N(8-5)
^ PENN STATE (9-4)
^ •
L J
Wide receivers Deon Butler and Derrick Williams should make QB Anthony Morelli
look like a star his senior season. Even with top linebacker Paul Posluszny gone to
the NFL, Penn State has a good group of linebackers leading an up-and-coming
defense. Qn the flip side, offensive lineman Elijah Robinson’s career is over because
of a spinal condition, and the Nittany Lions will have trouble trying to replace him.
pj GEORGIA (9-4)
a^
After a 4-4 conference record last year, the Dawgs will be looking to return to
prominence with help from a solid defense and QB Matthew Stafford. As a freshman,
Stafford had 13 interceptions to only seven touchdown passes, and a much better
ratio in 2007 is a key. The SEC is running deep this year, so Georgia will have a lot of
work to do if it wants to return to the top.
ES
Tennessee got a break from the schedule makers this year and won’t have to face
LSU or Auburn. QB Erik Ainge has shown improvement every season, but his
receivers this year are unproven. Juco transfer Kenny Q’Neal needs to prove he can
live up to his potential on and off the field.
^ TENNESSEE (9-4)
David Malamut is a sports writer based in South Florida. Questions, comments or hate mail to
bender7302@yahoo. com.
adidas Licensee New York, NY 10016
3-Bars logo,'and the 3 Stripes mark are registered trademarks of the adidas Group.
d
LLC,
I
The Tigers come into the 2007 season with the best RB duo in all of college football,
C.J. Spiller and James Davis. The QB position will be up in the air until either
freshman Willy Korn or junior Cullen Harper can establish themselves as the number
one guy. If linebacker Tramaine Billie is 100 percent healthy to start the season, that
will give Clemson’s defense a huge boost.
CONTINUED
DI-AA Preview
DI-AA Preview
TDI’s Preseason Top 20
A look at the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision in 2007.
S FURMAN UNIVERSITY
By Brian Lester
^ APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
□1
(14-Iin2006)
In eight of its 14 games last year, ASU scored 40 points or more. Another offensive
explosion is expected this year as the Mountaineers return their three top rushers,
including Kevin Richardson, and All-American quarterback Armanti Edwards, who threw
for 2,251 yards and ran for 1,153 in 2006. The bottom line is that it will be a tall order for
anyone to knock this team off the top of the mountain.
(8-4)
Austin Holmes is one of eight returning defensive regulars on a team that has a total
of 50 letterwinners coming back. Homes is considered one of the top cornerbacks in
school history, and it won't be a surprise if the Paladins ride their defense into the title
picture.
El UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN lOUA (7-4)
□A
Going up against the Purple Panthers is never easy, and this season won’t be an
exception. Despite going 7-4 a year ago, UNI is among the teams on the rise for this
coming season. They have a legit shot at playing in their second national final in three
years. UNI has a solid quarterback in Eric Sanders and a rising threat at running back
in Derrick Law.
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS (i3-2)
Q2
If the Minutemen are to make a return trip to the national final, they will do it behind their
defense. Linebackers Jason Hatchell and Charles Walker will anchor the squad. The duo
combined for 265 tackles last season, including a team-best 134 by Hatchell.
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
(9-4)
ISU added a little extra something to its talent pool in the offseason in Pitt transfers
Kelvin Chandler (WR) and Nick Williams (DL). The two are former prep stars in
Florida and should make an immediate impact for the Redbirds.
^ JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY (9-3)
□3
The Dukes won an NCAA title in 2004 and they seem to have the talent to win another
one. JMU returns 12 starters - one is running back Eugene Holloman (1,085 yards in
2006) - and a total of 48 letterwinners. Over the last three years, the Dukes have oone
22-9.
El SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (9-4)
10
Replacing Arkee Whitlock, one of the top running backs in the nation, won't be easy
for the Salukis. But head coach Jerry Kill has done a tremendous job of keeping SlU
among the nation’s best and his experience will prove beneficial again. The key game
is a season-ending showdown at Hampton.
5J UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA (12-2)
The Grizzlies reached the national semifinals last year and have their eyes on a bigger
prize in 2007. The key is settling the quarterback situation, which includes a junior (Cole
Bergquist), a freshman (Jeff Larson) and a redshirt freshman (Andrew Selle). Nothing will
be settled until the fall, but Larson got the most reps in the team's spring scrimmage.
pj HAMPTON UNIVERSITY (10-2)
q q
^ Jj
game. Hampton is eager to make up for last year's 41-38 gut-wrenching loss to New
Hampshire in the national playoffs.
El NORTH DAKOTA STATE (io-i)
05
Quarterback Steve Walker is being mentioned in the same breath as former PCS greats
Steve McNair and Brian Westbrook. He is one of the top players in the country to watch
for in 2007 after throwing for 2,220 yards and 16 TDs a year ago. His effort is impressive
when one considers the Bison are a run-dominant unit.
El CAL POLY STATE
—
Jj Cl
51 UNIVERSITY OF NElii HAMPSHIRE
The Pirates have a solid defensive unit that showed flashes of its potential by
stopping the offense on 17 out of 20 possessions in the team's annual spring
scrimmage. Rising star Justin Holland, a defensive end, registered three sacks in the
(7-4)
The Mustangs were ranked 17th in last season's final national poll, and go into 2007
with high expectations. They have established a tradition of winning in recent years,
picking up 32 victories over the last four seasons.
(9-4)
Ricky Santos is considered the #1 signal caller in the country and his presence means
□ t> the Wildcats are poised to make a run at the national title. Santos is the reigning Walter
5J MCNEESE STATE (7-5)
Payton Award winner and has thrown for 10,240 yards and 99 TDs in his phenomenal
career.
13
Offensive lineman David Ballard is one tough guy. He benched 385 pounds in a
contest during the spring and will anchor the O-Line for the Cowboys, who are
always in the hunt for a postseason trip.
MlfTANII
ii
Edgiest, Funniest & Biuest
MateriaiS Around...” -Martin lawrenci
DI-AA Preview
ei EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (8-5)
The Panthers won their second straight Ohio Valley Conference title last year and
made it to the playoffs. They have high hopes for this season, as they bring back
OVC Defender of the Year Donald Thomas, a linebacker who made 127 tackles a
year ago.
PJ SOUTH DAKOTA STATE (7-4)
Host Doug Williams along with ATI's GrifP
and heavyweight funnyman Ralphie Mayi
%
highlight this special 2»Disc Set,
^
featuring over six hours
i
of uncensored standup that takes
free speech to its very limits.
*
-1
r
Jj 3
Ryan Berry looked good in the spring game, completing 11 of his 16 passes for 172
yards, and his performance has the Jackrabbits thinking big in 2007. Their schedule
will be difficult, though, with four teams ranked in preseason top 25 polls, including
North Dakota State.
^ UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO (ii-i)
lU
i
17
Things are looking up for San Diego, which will be under the direction of first-year
coach Ron Caragher. A total of 75 players return from last season, including five AllAmericans led by quarterback Josh Johnson and wide receiver Wes Doyle.
^ UC DAVIS (6-5)
Junior defensive back Brandon Brown should make a big impact for the Aggies this
year as they look to contend for a national title. Brown showed flashes of his potential
by returning two fumbles for touchdowns in the spring scrimmage.
S UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (8-3)
Series Directed by WHhae
star*
S
E
A
1
5
0
N
Ifi
BestBuy.com
The Bears appear to have the talent on offense to be in the playoff picture come
November. There are question marks about the defensive side of the ball - 15 players
were lost to graduation - but the coaching staff is confident the younger players will
come around. If that is the case, UCA should have no problem building on last year s
8-3 campaign, its first in Division I.
V
YALE UNIVERSITY (8-2)
Q
Jb J
With freshman quarterback Rich Scudellari looking good in the spring game - he
threw for 130 yards - the Bulldogs have every reason to be thinking about a second
consecutive Ivy League title and postseason trip in 2007.
5J ALABANA A&H (9-3)
ED
The Bulldogs are the defending SWAC champs and should be among the best
in 2007 with a defense that features several key returning players. Strong Safety
Marcus Thomas, a redshirt freshman, made two interceptions in the spring game and
should be a force for the Bulldogs.
/
A Day in the Life...
Behind the beard of West Virginia Football’s Mountaineer, Brady Campbell
By Chris Strauss
pij Despite the presence of Heisman candidates Pat White
and Steve Slaton, West Virginia senior Brady Campbell is by
far the most recognizable sports figure in Morgantown. In his
second season as the legendary Mountaineer mascot, the Wood
Science major from Charleston has grown accustomed to shouts
of “Hey Mountaineer," even when he’s walking around without his
coonskin cap and buckskins. “Anywhere you go in the state, they
recognize you," Campbell says. “I was in a Burger King two and a
half hours away and the manager came up and asked if I was the
Mountaineer."
Not that the job is all about celebrity. Campbell - who became the
60th Mountaineer in school history following a month-long audition
process in 2005 - doesn’t take his responsibilities lightly. As soon
as he finishes class on Friday before a home game, Campbell
begins preparing the gunpowder for his rifle, which he fires about
40 times on a given Saturday. “I fire it twice for every time we score
a touchdown and once for a conversion or extra point," he says. “I
also fire it to bring on the team and before the game for fans in the
parking lot.” Campbell measures out a preset amount of powder
and places it into small plastic capsules called preloaders. “When
you’re running down the field on Saturday, you don’t have time to
measure out your gunpowder," he says. “This way you just pour it
in the gun." Once the preloaders are prepped, Campbell spends
about an hour cleaning the rifle, making sure the brass is shined and
the barrel is ready. “I don’t fire the muzzle ball out but there’s still an
explosion,” he says. “There’s a Mountaineer in the ‘70s who blew a
finger off. It’s real enough to hurt somebody [if you’re not careful]."
After making sure that he has hundreds of signed postcards
ready for the morning, Campbell usually spends a low-key evening
before a game with friends at his off-campus apartment. “Friday
isn’t really a party night on campus," he admits, noting that the
revelry will begin soon enough. “People wake up at five or six in
the morning to secure a good spot in the parking lot.” Campbell
gets up slightly later, arriving at the field by 8 a.m. for a noon game.
His first move is to place a water bottle in each corner of the
stadium. “You sweat a lot wearing a coonskin cap and leather on
an August afternoon," he says. He then heads to the parking lot,
where tailgaters offer more food than he can consume. A well-fed
Campbell usually finds himself surrounded by a line of fans by 9
a.m., most looking to say hello or take a quick picture. Following the
occasional meet and greet with university groups, Campbell makes
his way down to the field about an hour before game time, when
he II fire up the crowd and fire off his gun as the team is introduced.
While the hometown fans are usually respectful, Campbell is kept
at a distance thanks to Mountaineer Field’s eight-foot wall. That
wasn’t the case during a road game against UConn last season,
when a group of Huskies fans went undercover in gold shirts and
lined up along the railing of the WVU section. “At the end of the
game, I’m giving people high-fives and there goes my hat,” he
recalls. “It’s gone. Next thing I see is a guy in a Connecticut jacket
running up the stairs as fast as he could." It took about an hour
and a half to get the hat back, especially after the initial thief - who
tossed it to a waiting pal - was arrested and placed in the stadium
drunk tank. “Once they threw him in the cell, he started talking,”
Campbell laughs. “We didn’t press charges. Ends up the guys
weren’t even students. They were lawyers." After that incident,
Campbell - who plans to attend law school himself - bought a
backup just in case.
So where does this bearded pioneer explore after the game is
over? His couch, for starters. “After I struggle up the hill to my car,
I usually go home and take a short nap,” he admits. And then? “I
head out for the night. I’m just like any other college student.”
Jerome Bettis knows what it means to go the distance. That’s why he relies on Mobil Clean 5000. Its 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
Mobit
Edinboro Fighting Scots
No. Name
2 Doimye Aiken
Pos. Ht Wt Yr.
CB 5-9 165 Sr.
Erie, PA/Central
42 Chris Amico
NG
6-0 267 Sr.
Webster, NY/West Orondequoit
54 Jeremy Appell
DE
6-1
237 So.
Webster, NY/Webster Schroeder
98 RonBardo
LS
6-4 267 Fr.
TE
6-1
Canton, PA/Canton
89 Chris Bess*
83 Stefan English*
97 Mike Enoch
Cleveland, OH/Shaker Heights
55 Mike Fazio
45 Matt Fischer*
C
6-4 257 Fr.
Athens, PA/Athens Area
64 NickBorgosz
OT
6-5
311 Fr.
Clarence Center, NY/Clarence
8 David Bostic
Chad Brooks
DT
67 NateGlasser
6-1
258 So.
Houston Brown TB
5-9
196 So.
Westerville, OH/Westerville Central
3 Jeremy Burr
WR 5-9
171 Jr.
South Wales, NY/Iroquois
94 Mike Byers
P
6-1
200 Fr.
New Kensington, PA/Burrell
72
JoshBzorek
OT
6-4 305 Jr.
61
Brad Callan
OLB 5-10 200 Fr.
Edinboro PA/GeneralMcLane
34 James Camardese CB
5-8 165 Fr.
Crescent, PA/Moon Area
32 Tommie Campbell SS
6-3 205 Jr.
Aliquippa, PA/Aliquippa
53
Matt Catemolo DT
5-10 262 So.
Webster, NY/Webster Thomas
14
RichCerro
WR 5-9
186 Jr.
Franklin, PA/Franklin
57
Scott Christie
OG
6-4 298 Jr.
Slippery Rock, PA/Kams City
68 Eric Costello
OG
6-3 290 Jr.
DT
6-5
Erie, PA/Central
87 Lucas Cox
254 Jr.
Springdale, PA/Springdale
85 Charles Dampare WR 6-3 166 Jr.
Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills
25
Tom Davidson FS
6-1
205 Sr.
31 l%see “Spud” Davis TB
5-9 190 Jr.
ft of torque Up to 9,500 lb.
long bed that is the longest bed in its class.** No wonder Titan owners have voted it a leader in Strategic Vision’s 2007 Total Quality
PK
5-8 197 Fr.
6-0 225 So.
Denayne Dixon TE
6-2 277 Fr.
251 Jr.
Jimmy Doran
FB
5-9
215 So.
James English
OLB 6-2 200 Sr.
Mayfield Heights, OH/Mayfield
33 Justin Olney
36 D.J. Patterson
62 Julian Pintola
6-4 255 So.
10
ILB
82 Mykel Griggs
WR
6-2 241 Jr.
73
5-11 179 So.
DE
6-0 217 Jr.
LS
6-3 262 Sr.
QB
69 Brandon Hensley DT
52 KyleRuggeri*
71 lyierHersperger* OT
6-3 205 So.
6
5-9 175 Fr.
6-1 241 Fr.
6-0 309 Fr.
P
6-3 180 Fr.
OT
FS
6-5 260 Fr.
6-4 262 Fr.
77
58 Evan Landis*
DE
65 AdamSmithFriedman
46 GregSondag*
50 Rob Stoner*
QB
6-0 192 Sr.
OT
6-4 314 Jr.
SS
5-9 176 Fr.
NG
1
ILB 6-3 214 Fr.
TB
Ben Swank
90 James TTiomas
OG
DE
JoeWanson
6-5 295 Sr.
16
5-10169 Fr.
6-3 200 So.
Jesse Williams
CB
5-9 162 Fr.
Maple Heights, OH/Maple Heights
19 Jon Williams
QB
6-3 268 Fr.
Irving, NY/Silver Creek Central
TE
6-4 249 Sr.
Tarentum, PA/Highlands
76 Andy Young
Girard, OH/Girard
QB
DuBois, PA/DuBoisArea
84 KyleWitucld
Bennington, VT/Berkshire
5-11 175 Sr.
Allentown, PA/Allentown Dieruff
9
6-0 221 Sr.
5-11 201 Fr.
Pittsburgh, PA/Brashear
6-0 199 Fr.
Webster, NY/Webster Thomas
6-2 294 Fr.
WR 5-9 191 Fr.
13 Taureen Valentine CB
Emporium, PA/Cameron County
5-11 175 Fr.
Edinboro, PA/General McLane
6-2 294 Fr.
Lyndhurst, OH/Brush
6-2 272 Fr.
Edinboro, PA/General McLane
OLB 5-10182 Sr.
PK
WR 6-3 214 Jr.
Columbus Cross Roads, PA/Athens Area
6-4 233 Fr.
Erie, PA/Cathedral Prep
OT
6-0 265 Fr.
Canal Winchester, OH/Pickerinton Central
6-0 195 Fr.
Penn Run, PA/Penns Manor
FB
NG
Rochester, NY/Webster Schroeder
47 DavaunStedge
Murrysville, PA/Franklin Regional
OG
5-8 162 Fr.
Edinboro, PA/General McLane
5-8 192 Fr.
Cicero, NY/Cicero-North Syracuse
OLB
Brian Shreve
43 Dan Skelton
6-1 196 Fr.
Aliquippa, PA/Aliquippa
91 Jordan Krentz
RyanRybicki
12 Bill Schneider
WR 5-10154 Fr.
27 Antwaun Johnson TB
CB
Erie, PA/McDowell
Randolph, NY/Randolph Central
95 ChadMonheim
OT
Hookstown, PA/South Side Beaver
Lancaster, PA/Lampeter-Strasburg
7® Mike Mills
OLB 6-0 187 Fr.
Covina, CA/Charter Oak
Moon Township, PA/Moon Area
Caleb Mayer
6-0 263 Fr.
Webster, NY/Webster Thomas
Ravenna, OH/Ravenna
Mike Mader
OG
Columbus, OH/Northland
New Kensington, PA/Valley
59 KyleLatzo*
Jake Reynolds
18 Marcus Rose
Waldo, OH/Marion Pleasant
4 Dmar Jeter
5-9 180 Fr.
Burgettstown, PA/Burgettstown
Jersey Shore, PA/Central Mountain
3^ Nick Jackson
Kelly Ponsoll
99 J.D. Rodgers
Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hilb
56 Shane Hess*
SS
Avon Lake, OH/Avon Lake
Orrville, OH/Orrville
7 Trevor Harris
5-11 240 Sr.
Edinboro, PA/GeneralMcLane
Pittsburgh, PA/Langley
60 Ben Harris
FB
Washington, PA/Washington
TE
37 Ryan Greene
SylHanner
WR 5-10159 Fr.
Pittsburgh, PA/Perry Traditional Academy
Perry, OH/Perry
40
6-4
17 Gary Nolen*
Allison Park, PA/Hampton
48
6-1 233 Fr.
Altoona, PA/Altoona Area
WR 5-11 186 Fr.
TB
39 Anuti Ngangana* DE
Amanda, OH/Clearcreek
15 Nick Marino*
Oli 5-11 190 Fr.
Clay, NY/Cicero-North Syracuse
21
6-0 277 Fr.
Jamestown, NY/Jamestown
Cleveland, OH/Shaw
The Heisman Trophy. Brought to you by the new 2008 Full-Size Nissan Titan. 385 lb
NG
Bryan’s Road, MD/Bishop McNamara
Rochester, NY/Webster Schroeder
41
5-11 174 Fr.
ILB
38 Jamell Dennis
81
P
75 Derrick Gooden OT
Brad Gossett
OLB 6-0 205 Fr.
Madison, OH/Madison
Solon, OH/Solon
92 JohnMalizia
66 BenDenn
24 DanNebrasld*
Erie, PA/McDowell
H
Geneva, OH/Geneva
6-4 289 So.
ILB 6-2 212 Fr.
80 Madison Harvey WR
Saxonburg, PA/Knoch
Braddock, PA/Woodland Hills
OG
Monaca, PA/Center
23
Brockpoid, NY/Albion
5
RyanGenco
224 Jr.
44 YTIoshua Murray OLB 6-0 214 Jr.
Silver Creek, NY/Silver Creek Central
WR 5-10187 Fr.
Tavares, FL/Tavares
51
6-3 254 Jr.
Erie, PA/Cathedral Prep
28 Justin Gomes*
Williamsville, NY/St. Joseph’s
DE
OLB 6-1
Erie, PA/East
Pittsburgh, PA/Perry Traditional Academy
93 Anthony Biagotti OLB 5-11 177 Fr.
74 Matt Black
35 Hardin Moss
Fredonia, NY/Fredonia
29
257 Fr.
WR 6-0 174 Fr.
Mayfield Heights, OH/Mayfield
OG
6-4 307 Sr.
Greenville, PA/Greenville
Webster, NY/Webster Thomas
26 Charles Morris* FS
5-8 179 Fr.
* red-shirtfreshman
Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Page 29
Conway & §’maHey
m
5535 PEACH ST.
ERIE, PA 16509
(814) 868-8653
905 PITTSBURGH AVE.
ERIE, PA 16505
(814) 455-2787/(800) 334-6770
4440 BUFFALO RD.
ERIE, PA 16510
(814) 898-2700
Starting Lineups
when Edinboro has the ball...
EDINBORO OFFENSE
X
LT
LG
C
RG
RT
TE
H
Z
QB
FB
TB
PK
6
72
50
68
76
70
84
14
3
7
40
5
28
3125 BRANDES STREET
P.O. BOX 10245
ERIE, PA 16514-0245
DE
DT
DE
OLB
ILB
ILB
OLB
CB
CB
SS
FS
P
70
73
10
5
16
36
42
21
18
11
39
3
Eleetrie
(814) 453-4761
DIVISION OF DOAN PYRAMID
Starting Lineups
f^when West Chester has the ball
WEST CHESTER DEFENSE
Ryan Rybicki (6-3, 214, Jr.)
Josh Bzorek (6-4, 305, Jr.)
Rob Stoner (6-2, 294, Fr.-r)
Eric Costello (6-3, 290, Jr.)
Andy Young (6-4, 307, Sr.)
Mike Mills (6-5, 295, Sr.)
Ky^le Witucki (6-4, 249, Sr.)
Rich Cerro (5-9,186, Jr.)
Jeremy Burr (5-9,171, Jr.)
Trevor Harris (6-3, 205, So.)
Caleb Mayer (6-0, 221, Sr.)
Houston Brown (5-9,196, So.)
Justin Gomes (5-8,197, Fr.-r)
systone
Vladimir Garbovsky (6-1, 250, Jr.)
James Thorpe (6-0, 285, So.)'
Mike Walter (6-3, 265, Jr.)
Joe Cefalo (6-1, 220, Sr.) '
Mike Dell (6-, 230, So.)
Lateef Ferguson (6-0, 245, Sr.)
Greg Smith (6-2, 225, So.)
Rashad Grimsley (6-1,170, Jr.)
Anthony Gallup (5-11,185, Sr.)
Tyler Downes (6-1,190, Jr.)
Mike Mignogno (6-2, 200, Sr.)
Alex Walsh (6-4,190, Jr.)
EDINBORO DEFENSE
DE
DT
NG
DE
Sam
Mike
Will
CB
CB
SS
FS
P
48
87
42
97
44
46
21
13
2
32
25
29
WEST CHESTER OFFENSE
Syl Hanner (6-0, 217, Sr.)
Lucas Cox (6-5, 254, Jr.)
Chris Amico (6-0, 267, Sr.)
Mike Enoch (6-3, 254, Jr.)
Y’Hoshua Murray (6-0, 214, Jr.)
Greg Sondag (6-3, 214, Fr.-r)
James English (6-2, 200, Sr.)
Taurean Valentine (5-11,175, Sr.)
Donnye Aiken (5-9,165, Sr.)
Tommie Campbell (6-3, 205, Sr.)
Tom Davidson (6-1, 205, Sr.)
Ryan Genco (5-11,174, Fr.)
WR
LT
LG
C
RG
RT
TE
WR
QB
FB
RB
PK
85
Mike Washington (6-0,180, Jr.)
Dave Ford (6-4, 300, Sr.)
Matt McNally (6-2, 255, Sr.)
Kennis Jones (6-2, 295, Jr.)
Kevin O’Neill (6-1, 280, Sr.)
Ryan Devlin (6-4, 295, Sr.)
Ryan Paulson (6-4, 230, So.)
Cody Clark (5-10,175, Sr.)
Bill Zwaan (6-2, 210, Sr.)
Brandon Hargrose (6-2, 225, Sr.)
Osagie Osunde (5-10, 210, Sr.)
Alex Walsh (6-4,190, Jr.)
77
61
63
66
60
87
2
13
4
1
3
Edinboro Fighting Scots
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Ben Swank___ ..WR
Donnye Aiken .,...CB
Jeremy Burr .. ..WR
Dmar Jeter....... ..WR
Houston Brown ..TB
Ryan Rybicki .. ..WR
Trevor Harris .. ..QB
David Bostic ..,,.WR
Joe Wanson ... ..QB
Kelley Ponsoll . .OLB
Mike Mader ... .OLB
Bill Schneider .. ..QB
Taureen Valentine .CB
Rich Cerro......... .WR
Nick Marino ... .WR
Jesse Williams . ..CB
Gary Nolen ___ .WR
Marcus Rose ... ..CB
Jon Williams .. ..QB
Chaz Cobbs ... ...TB
James English ..OLB
22 Mykel Griggs .. ..WR
Brad Gossett .. ...TE
23
24
Dan Nebraski..,.OLB
25
Tom Davidson. ...FS
26
Charles Morris ...FS
27 Antwaun Johnson .TB
28
Justin Gomes .. ...PK
29
Ryan Genco ... ....P
Nick Jackson .. ...FS
30
Ulysee Davis .. ...TB
31
32
Tommie Campbell .SS
33 Justin Olney .. . ..FB
34 James Carmadese .CB
35 Hardin Moss .. .OLB
36
D.J. Patterson . ...SS
37 Ryan Greene .. ..ILB
38
Jamell Dennis . ...TB
20
39
21
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
Anuti Ngangana ..DE
Caleb Mayer ... ..FB
Jimmy Doran .. ..FB
Chris Amico___ .NG
Dan Skelton___ ..SS
I Hoshua Murray OLB
Matt Fischer ... .ILB
Greg Sondag ... .ILB
DavaunStedge . . .TB
SylHanner......... .DE
Rob Stoner.......... .OG
Chad Brooks........,.DT
KyleRuggeri........ .NG
MattCatemolo .. ..DT
Jeremy Appell .. .DE
Mike Fazio ......... .OG
Shane Hess......... .OT
Scott Christie ... .OG
Evan Landis___ .DE
59
60
61
62
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
Kyle Latzo......... ..OG
Ben Harris___ ...LS
Brad Callan___ .OLB
Julian Pintola . ....C
Nick Borgosz . ;.OT
Adam Smith •
Friedman ..*... ..NG
BenDenn......... ..ILB
Nate Glasser ... ..NG
Eric Costello ... ....C
Brandon Hensley .DT
Mike Mills......... ..OT
Tyler Hersperger .OT
Josh Bzorek ... ..OT
Jake Reynolds . ..OT
Matt Black____ ....C
Derrick Gooden ..OT
Andy Young ... ..OG
Brian Shreve ... ..OT
79
80
81
83
84
85
87
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
97
98
99
Brandon Petiy .. .OT
Masdison Harv^ .WR
Dena)oie Dixon .. .TE
Stefan English .. .WR
Kyle Witucki.........TE
Charles Dampare .WR
Lucas Cox .............DT
Chris Bess .............TE
James Thomas .. .DE
Jordan Krentz .. .OLB
John Malizia___ ILB
Anthony Biagotti .OLB
Mike Byers................ P
Chad Monheim.. .PK
Mike Enoch...........DE
Ron Bardo.............LS
J.D. Rodgers ...........P
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Osagie Osunde . ..RB
Cody Clark......... .WR
Alex Walsh ___ ..PK
Brandon Hargrose .FB
Joe Cefalo ......... ..LB
Lee Hopkins ... ..RB
Jared Jorgensen .QB
Maurice Garlic . .DB
Dean Millard... ..RB
Mike Walter ... .DE
Tyler Downes .. .DB
Joe Wright ___ .QB
Bin Zwaan......... .QB
Brett Patterson . .DB
Marshall Vogel . .QB
Mike Dell........... ..LB
Mike Quinn___ .QB
Anthony Gallup .DB
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
Ricky Hernandez .WR
MikeBrazill.........WR
Rashad Grimsley .DB
Jared Eaton .........DB
Troy Richards .. .WR
Darrell Canty___ WR
Andrew Taylor . .WR
Victor Iturbidess . .DB
Steve Horsely___ DB
D’Andre Webb .. .RB
Devon Johnson . .DB
Brian Hinderer.. .DB
Ronnie Koons___ DB
Abe Brooks ...........LB
Jackson Fagan .. .RB
Kevin Garland .. .RB
Pat McDermott . .RB
Lateef Ferguson .. .LB
ORTHOPAEDIC
SURGEONS,
INC.
________ 204 West 26th Street ♦ Erie, PA 16508 ♦ (814) 454-2401
Thomas J. Fessler, M.D. ♦ Mark S. Buseck, M.D. ♦ Gregg C. Mason, M.D.
Mark T. Bloomstine, M.D. ♦ Robert A. Lupo, M.D. ♦ David J. German, M.D.
Specializing in: ORTHOPAEDICS, ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY, SPORTS MEDICINE,
ARTHRITIS SURGERY, JOINT REPLACEMENTS
Page 30
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
AUTO WRECKING
USED AUTO PARTS
1984 & Newer Cars & Light Trucks
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
Corey Rhood ... . .DB
Mark Savage ... ..DB
Mike Mignogno ..DB
Todd Eagles___ .WR
JeffBroyan___ .DB
Greg Smith ___ ..LB
Sam Scott........... ..LB
MortyHoey___ ..LB
Dan Jones......... ..FB
Josh Ford ......... .DB
WiU Davis ......... ..FB
Jay Nelson ___ .DB
Zach Young___ ..LB
Andrew Sheehan ..LB
Kevin Clowser.. .OL
TomDuer ......... ..LB
Alex Fremont .. .OL
Chris Gaunt___ ..LB
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
63
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
73
76
77
Glen Walrath... .LB
P.J. Gallo........... .OL
Brian McDermott .LB
Brad Herr........... .LB
Carlos Navarro . .DE
Ryan Devlin ___ .OT
Matt McNally ... .OG
Kennis Jones ... ...C
Devin Brander . .DL
Kevin O’Neill ... .OG
John Strempek. .OT
David Eshun___ .OG
Brian Staerk___ ...C
Vladimir Garbovslw DE
Coiy Coulter___ .OL
James Thorpe ... .DL
Scott Schiavo ... .DL
Dave Ford........... .OT
* Nationwide Locating Service
to 1500 Yards
* The Area's First Computerized Inventory
* 1000 Car Inventory
* Check Out Our Inventory On The Web
@ www.jaysauto.com
11610 Hamilton Rd. Edinboro, PA
10 Minutes South of the Millcreek Mall
734-4022 • 1-800-722-1183
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Rodney Sykes .. .WR
TroyWasserleben .DL
Ryan Ruffing ... .WR
Chad Halterman ..TE
Darrell Briown . .WR
Mike Washington WR
Will Gardiner .. .WR
Ryan Paulson .. ..TE
Steven Miller ... .WR
Eric Edginton .. .WR
Matt Gounaris.. ..TE
Mike Hinsley... . .TE
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
^Pennsylvania
' WAutomotIve
Mecycling
Woc/eQr
uil
GQ
lAuroMonvE
s
UJ
RECYCI.ERS
ASSOCIATION
SHECn
Page 31
West Chester Golden Rams
No. Name
Pos. Ht M.
65 Devin Brander DL 6-3 240 Fr.
86 Will Gardiner
Malvern, PA/Great Valley
20 MikeBrazill
WR
34 Kevin Garland
5-11 195 Sr.
LB
8
6-0 200 Fr.
WR
JefifBroyan
24
Darrell Canty
DB
90
21
6-0 200 Jr.
2
Cody Clark
LB
83
6-1 220 Sr.
Kevin Clowser OL
6-1 260 Fr.
Hellertoivn, PA/Hill School
71
Cory Coulter
OL
6-2 290 Fr.
Downingtown, PA/Downingtown West
97
Rocky Davis
PK
6-0 215 Sr.
Clarion, PA/Clarion-Limestone
47
Davis
FB
6-0 220 Fr.
Downingtown, PA/Downingtown East
16 Mike Dell
LB
6-3 230 So.
Hummelstown, PA/Lower Dauphin
60
4
WR 5-10175 Sr.
Easthampton, NJ/Holy Cross
51
Ryan Devlin
OT
6-4 295 Sr.
Tyler Downes
DB
96
TomDuer
40
Todd Eagles
LB
5-10 220 Jr.
Williamsport, PA/Williamsport
WR
6-0 165 Fr.
Downingtown, PA/Downingtown East
22 Jared Eaton
DB
6-3 175 Fr.
Roslyn, PA/Abington
89
EricEdginton
WR
5-9 165 So.
Chester Springs, PA/Downingtown East
68 David Eshun
OG
6-3 275 Sr.
Philadelphia, PA/Edison
33
Jackson Fagan RB
5-11 175 Fr.
Morrisville, PA/Pennsbury
36
Lateef Ferguson LB
6-0 245 Sr.
Philadelphia, PA/Dobbins
95 Lucas Fickel*
DL
6-3 230 Fr.
Carlisle, PA/Carlisle
77 Dave Ford
OL
6-4 300 Sr.
Malvern, PA/Great Valley
46 Josh Ford
DB
6-0 195 So.
Pottsgrove, PA/Pottsgrove
93
Travis Ford-Bey* DE
6-2 240 Fr.
Phoenixville, PA/Phoenixville
53 Alex Fremont
OL
6-2 275 Fr.
Drexel Hill, PA/Msgr. Bonner
56 P.J. Gallo
OL
5-8 240 So.
Norwood, PA/Interboro
18
Anthony Gallup DB
5-11 185 Sr.
Harrisburg, PA/Harrisburg
70
VladimirGaihovsIg^DE
Ridley, PA/Ridley
6^ 250 Jr.
LB
1
Matt Gounaris* TE
14
87
19
17
37
6-2 225 Sr.
Colin Heffeman DE
6-3 220 Fr.
Ricl^ Hernandez WR 5-7 165 Jr.
LB
6-0 220 Fr.
Lancaster, PA/Conestoga Valley
30
Brian Hinderer DB
6-2 180 Fr.
Landesburg, PA/St. Mark’s(DE)
91
MikeHinsley*
TE
6-2 250 Fr.
Ocean City, NJ/Ocean City
44
MorlyHoey*
LB
6-1 230 Fr.
Collingdale, PA/Academy Park
6
Lee Hopkins
RB
5-10195 So.
New Egypt, NJ/New Egypt
27 Steve Horsely
23
DB
6-2 185 Fr.
92
82
6-0 200 Fr.
5-10190 So.
5-11 220 Fr.
C
Brian McDermott LB
Pat McDermott RB
50
Matt McNally
OG
6-3 190 Fr.
5-10 205 Fr.
6-0 225 Jr.
6-2 255 Sr.
Bethlehem, PA/Freedom
39
MikeMignogno DB
6-2 200 Sr.
Glenside, PA/Abington
9
Dean Millard
RB
5-10 200 Sr.
Birdsboro, PA/Wilson
88
Steven Miller
WR 6-3 200 So.
Fairless Hills, PA/Pennsbury
99
MikeMonastra PK
42
Carlos Navarro DE
Jay Nelson
DB
6-0 175 Fr.
Clarence Robinson DE
RyanRufiBng
6-3 220 Fr
WR
6-2 190 Fr.
DL
6-1 285 Fr.
LB
6-5 205 So.
Andrew Sheehan LB
Greg Smith
69
6-0 220 Fr.
LB
6-2 220 So.
Brian Staerk
C
6-5 305 So.
Abington, PA/Abington
67 JohnStempek
80
Rodney Sykes
25
OT
6-6 300 Sr.
WR 6-0 190 So.
Andrew Taylor WR
73
6-2 225 Jr.
James Thorpe DL
6-0 285 So.
Francisco Uribe P
6-2 190 So.
6-3 175 Sr.
Villanova, PA/Episcopal Academy
Marshall Vogel QB
6-3 210 Fr.
Hatboro, PA/Hatboro-Horsham
55
GlenWalrath
LB
6-0 225 Sr.
Glen Mills, PA/Gamet Valley
3
Alex Walsh
PK
6-4 190 Jr.
Downingtown, PA/Downingtown East
10 Mike Walter
DE
6-3 265 Jr.
Absecon, NJ/Holy Spirit
85
Mike Washington WR 6-0 190 Jr.
Philadelphia, PA/Erankford
81
TroyWasseiidben*DL
6-5 225 Fr.
Hatboro, PA/Hatboro-Horsham
28 D’AndreWebb*
RB
6-0 195 Fr.
Levittown, PA/Harry S. Truman
38 Ryan Worrell
FB
6-0 240 So.
Sharon Hill, PA/Academy Park
12
Joe Wright
QB
6-3 205 Jr.
Wilmington, DE/St. Mark’s
49 Zach Young
6-3 240 Fr.
Malvern, PA/Great Valley
48
Troy Richards WR
West Chester, PA/Cardinal O’Hara
5-10190 Jr.
Havertown, PA/Haverford
59
6-0 180 So.
Lansdale, PA/North Penn
15
Bryn Mawr, PA/Harriton
61
DB
Bear, DE/Middletown
6-2 180 Fr.
Bryn Mawr, PA/Harriton
35
Corey Rhood
43 Sam Scott
98
Egg Harbor, NJ/Egg Harbor Township
57
6-2 190 Sr
Levittown, PA/Neshaminy
6-2 295 So.
Eldersburg, MD/McDonough
Ronnie Koons* DB
QB
Malvern, PA/Great Valley
Philadelphia, PA/Bartram
31
6-4 230 So.
Wyomissing, PA/Wyomissing
FB
Jared Jorgensen QB
Mike Quinn
76 Scott Schiavo*
Ocean City, NJ/Ocean City
7
TE
Philadelphia, PA/Central
Devon Johnson DB
63 Kennis Jones
Ryan Paulson
Moscow, PA/North Pocono
Victor Iturbidess DB
Dan Jones*
5-7 180 Sr.
Holland, PA/Council Rock South
Philadelphia, PA/Central
45
Brett Patterson DB
Lebanon, PA/Cedar Crest
Yardley, PA/Pennsbury
29
5-10210 Sr.
Maguire, NJ/Northem Burlington
Atco, NJ/Hammonton
26
RB
Downingtown, PA/Donwingtown West
Brandon Hai^roseFB
Brad Herr
OsagieOsunde
Downingtown, PA/Bishop Shanahan
6-2 230 Fr.
Lancaster, PA/Conestoga Valley
58
6-1 280 Sr.
Phoenixville, PA/Phoenixville
6-1 170 Jr.
Chad Halterman TE
OG
King ofPrussia, PA/Upper Merion
6-4 240 Fr.
Rashad Grimsley DB
Kevin O’Neill
Bloomsbury, PA/Central Columbia
6-0 215 Fr.
Claymont, DE/Concord
6-1 190 Jr.
Laurel, DE/Delmar
52
6-0 205 Sr.
Northfield, NJ/Mainland
Micleton, NJ/Kingsway
11
DB
Dillburg, PA/Northem
Wilkes Barre, PA/Hanover
6-2 290 Fr.
Aston, PA/Sun Valley
Glenside, PA/Cheltenham
Riverside, NJ/Riverside
JoeCefalo
66
Momsville, PA/Pennsbury
Freeland, PA/Hazelton
5
5-9 185 Jr.
Ivyland, PA/William Tennant
5-11 190 Jr.
WR
Maurice Garlic
Douglas Obeng* OL
Philadelphia, PA/George Washington
RB
54 Chris Gaunt
6-2 180 Fr.
Philadelphia, PA/Dobbins
41
94
Sicklerville, NJ/St. Augustine Prep
Langhome, PA/Neshaminy
84 Darrell Brown
6-3 180 Fr.
Hatboro, PA/Hatboro-Horsham
Caotesville, PA/Salesianum(Del.)
32 Abe Brooks
WR
Allentown, PA/Allentown
LB
6-2 205 Fr.
Berwyn, PA/Conestoga
13
BillZwaan
QB
6-2 210 Sr.
Malvern, PA/Great Valley
Phoenixville, PA/Phoenixville
* red-shirtfreshman
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
-J With the season barely underway, this year’s class of candidates is
still pretty deep. Here’s the inside scoop on five players who have
been getting hype since the pre-season. In the end, it’s all about
what happens on the field.
PRESENTED BY
THE
HEISA/IAN*
01 DARREN NCFADDEN, Junior, RB, Arkansas
IS to run, run and run some more. But this ball Hoq’s
game is far more complete, and that’s the reason why
he tops the list of Heisman Trophy favorites in 2007.
McFadden did the bulk of his work on the ground but
his stutter-step didn’t stop with handoffs. He also threw
three touchdown passes and averaged 26.2 yards on
OE COLT
I
Team
Arkansas
284
BRENNAN, Senior, QB, Hawaii
D3RAY rice. Junior, RB, Rutgers
The Resume: Rutgers followed the lead of its on-field
Scarlet Knight, Rice, straight to a Bowl Championship
Senes berth and burst on the national scene in 2006.
He set the school freshman rushing mark, then pounded
a program-record 1,794 yards into the books on 335
carries as a sophomore. Who says the sequel is never
better? Since Rice joined the program, Rutgers is 18-7
Prior to his arrival, the Scarlet Knights had won just
04
0 S BRIAN
^
By Brian Lester
........................................
cut when it comes to the Heisman Trophy watch list.
But then again, redshirt freshman quarterbacks don’t
usually step into a college uniform and set a single
season record for touchdowns. McCoy did. They also
don’t set a program record for scoring passes in a
game. McCoy did that, too. Showing both efficiency
(a Texas-record eight straight games with at least two
The Resume: A lot can be said of experience, whether
Its returning on the field or on the sideline. For Brohm,
who gets set to work with new head coach Steve
Kragthorpe, his surrounding cast - which includes a
pair of receivers who combined for 128 receptions last
season - provides the perfect support for a Heisman
campaign. The Cardinals are expected to remain beasts
AVG
5.8
have an understanding of what it takes to win and that will make up for their youth and
the inexperience of their frosh athletes.
TDs
14
a NU MISSOURI STATE (14-1)
NCAA marks and passed up the NFL for one last shot
at the college level.
Bottom Line: Brennan directed college football’s top
offense in terms of points (46.9 per game) and yards
(559.2 per game).
Team
Hawaii
ATT
559
con
406
YDS
5,549
TDS
58
□a
INTs
12
Xavier Omon is back to lead the Bearcats after rushing for 1,518 yards and 22 TD’s last
season. He is one of eight returning starters on offense, and his presence means NW
Missouri will be in the national title picture.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAK0TA(ii-2)
The Fighting Sioux will soon be a l-AA team, but for now, they are still one of the top D-ll
programs in the nation. Sophomore quarterback Dan Freund looked sharp in the spring
game (10-of-15, 135 yards, 1 TD pass) and will be in charge of engineering an offense
that averaged 31 points per outing a year ago. If he can handle the play calling, UND will
be in good shape for a deep playoff run.
f
El DELTA
MCCOY, Sophomore, QB, Texas
BR0HM, Senior, QB, Louisville
YDS
1,647
The Lakers are the team to beat in Division II until someone proves otherwise. Despite
□ 1 losing a cast of talented players, including four who signed NFL contracts, the Lakers
15 games this century (five seasons). If it’s impact the
voters want, it’s impact they - and opposing defenses
- will get.
Bottom Line: Rice finished second in the nation in
rushing yards, and was one of just two backs to score
at least 20 times.
The Resume: Sophomores generally don’t make the
:
Division II predictions and the teams to look for in 2007.
El GRAND VALLEY STATE (15-0)
kick returns, including a 92-yard touchdown. Voters
and fans alike love versatile, big-play personas, and
McFadden fits the bill.
Bottom Line: The Heisman runner-up in 2006, McFadden
now slides into role of favorite.
he Resume: Brennan’s 2006 season was straight
out of a video game. Not only did he break the all-time
record for passing touchdowns, Brennan also led the
nation in completion percentage (72.6 percent). Backed
by the return of his top three receivers, Brennan’s senior
season is going to seem like a broken record...but only
because that’s what the senior does. He set or tied 16
-
TDI’s Preseason Top 20
By Steve Siniski
The Resume: The very definition of McFadden’s job title
I
Dll Preview
scoring passes), and explosiveness (nine completions
of at least 40 yards), McCoy set the table for a huge
sophomore campaign that includes the return of his top
four wide receivers.
^ttom Line: A fast start could have Texas fans thinking
BCS for two reasons: Bowl Championship Series and
Basking in Colt’s Success.
.J3.(/] I—--------------Team ATT COM YDS ---------TDS INTs
Texas 318
217 2,570
29
7
in the Big East, and Brohm is the triggerman for one of
the nation s most potent offenses.
^ttom Line: The 2005 Big East Offensive Player of the
Year, Brohm is also the league’s leader in all-time 300yard passing games (11).
STATE UNIVERSITY(12-3)
A new era has arrived for the Statesmen, who will be under the direction of Ron Roberts.
He is entering a good situation, as DSU is coming off a year in which it reached the
national semifinals. The Statesmen won a record 12 games in 2006.
^ UNIVERSITY OF N-
ALABAMA (ii-i)
Experience won’t be a problem for the Lions, who have 49 lettermen back from a team
that reached the quarterfinals of the national playoffs. With that said, UNA should have
no problem making the program’s 13th trip to the national playoffs.
El UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA (9-4)
□L
Seventeen starters are back for the Coyotes, who were nationally ranked all last season.
They play one of the toughest schedules in the nation this year - five games against 2006
playoff teams - but the talent is there to be in the hunt for the national championship.
/
CONTINUED
Dll Preview
Dll Preview
El PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY (io-2)
n ->
The Gorillas are in good shape defensively as two of their tour captains will play on
that side of the ball, including senior defensive back Nick Dellasega, who registered
57 tackles and two interceptions before going down with a knee injury last season.
El SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY (11-1)
Jj
Three preseason All-Americans will be on the roster for the Rams, including defensive
Standouts Louis Corum (linebacker) and Michael Spiegelberg (lineman). Shepherd
has won three straight West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference titles and
owns a 28-game regular season win streak.
S UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA (8-3)
□ fi
The Mavericks, coming off of a third consecutive North Central Conference title,
won’t be fading from the national picture this year. Not with 14 players back who have
experience in the starting lineup.
5J WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY (11-2)
The Buffalos have gone 21-4 the last two years, winning back-to-back Lone Star
IS
Conference titles along the way. They will have a rugged schedule, including a
season opener against South Dakota, but they have the depth to be among the
division’s best again this year.
5J INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (8-2)
y ^
Lou Tepper is counting on several transfers to help make his second season even
better than his first, when lUP went 8-2. Among the key newcomers is running back
Pooh Bear McNeal, who rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries in the
spring game.
El UAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY(6-5)
IL
Last season was magnificent for Joique Bell, with the freshman becoming just the
14th player in D-ll history to rush for more than 2,000 yards (2,065). Don’t expect a
sophomore slump, but do expect the Warriors to break through to the playoffs.
5J BLOOMSBURt; UNIVERSITY (12-2)
El niSSOURI WESTERN STATE C0LLEGE(9-3)
With its veteran defense looking as dominant as ever - it blanked the offense in
Quarterback Chad Rupp is on the money more often than a professional archer and
The Griffons made the playoffs for the first time in school history a year ago. They lost
a talented senior class that won 32 games in a four-year span, but they also have a
talented group of recruits coming in to start the season.
10 the spring game - the Huskies have high hopes of going one step further than last
season's national semifinals performance.
17
py VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY (8-2)
Jj Jj
VSU has 22 starters returning, including 47 letterwinners. And with returning
quarterback Willie Copeland, the Blazers could very well repeat the success of their
2004 national championship season.
Jl Q
Ifi
After rolling to the national semifinals a year ago during a magical 10-3 season, the
Mustangs have reloaded and have the veteran experience needed to make the 2007
campaign a special one.
pj NORTHUOOD UNIVERSITY (MI) (8-3)
El BRYANT UNIVERSITY (8-3)
With its vaunted Woodbone option offense, the Timberwolves are always a tall order
opponent. Torris Childs rushed for a team-best 973 yards and 16 touchdowns
last year and his presence will make up for the loss of quarterback Kyle Kolbe.
Howard University transfer Jerrell Smith rushed for more than 100 yards in Bryant’s
spring game. If that performance is an indication of things to come, the Bulldogs will
be the team to beat again in the Northeast-10.
S ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (8-3)
-I
Jj J
El niDlilESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (io-3)
The Wildcats are hungry for more success after making their first-ever trip to the
NCAA Division II playoffs a year ago. They have the talent to satisfy that hunger as 16
El ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY(7-4)
EO ASU lost defensive star Alton Pettway, but the Golden Rams are always one of the
best in the country and there should be no exception to that rule this year.
starters return for ACL).
Brian Lester is a freelance writer based in Ohio.
Dill Preview
TDI’s Preseason Top 20
A look at the teams poised to make a splash in Division ill in 2007.
By Steve Siniski
S MOUNT UNION COLLEGE
□1
(i5-0in2006)
Easily one of the best ever football programs in their division, the Purple Raiders boast a
150-4 record since 1996. Their dominance on the road (62 straight wins) earns respect
on any field. Fresh off back-to-back Division III crowns, the team returns 14 starters,
including star tailback Nate Kmic, who rushed for a record-breaking 371 yards in one
game last season. Since 1994, Mount Union has 35 more wins than any other Division III
program and lost just seven games. The word dynasty is applicable, if not defined, by the
Purple Raiders.
5] UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - UHITEUATER
□E
?U ST.
□3
(i4-i)
Two consecutive runner-ups to Mount Union give the Warhawks something to prove.
Something’s got to be said about making back-to-back title appearances, but the stamp
of greatness won't come until the championship hurdle is cleared. Four returning AllAmericans, including running back Justin Beaver, keep the team in the mix for another
big run.
JOHN'S UNIVERSITY
(riN)(ii-2)
A legendary head coach in John Gagliardi and a four-year starter under center Alex
Kofoed keep the Johnnies among the elite. On the heels of a run to the Division III
quarterfinals, only Mount Union has more wins since 1994 than St. John’s. Pencil
Gagliardi’s bunch in for another season of 11-plus wins. They have accomplished that
feat eight times in the last nine years.
51 WESLEY C0LLEGE(13-i)
The Wolverines made plenty of noise with their run to the semifinals, losing to eventual
Division III runner-up, Wisconsin-Whitewater. Rarely in the giving mood, Wesley just
takes what they want, and they proved that last season by forcing 51 turnovers. That
type of proficiency in creating opportunities leads to big offensive numbers, and more
can be expected from a team wise beyond its years in terms of experience.
5J UNIVERSITY OF MARY HAROIN-BAYLOR (io-3)
OS
Slotted right below the team that bounced them from last year’s playoffs, the Crusaders
have a strong nucleus of defenders primed to take another step forward. Linebacker
Jerrell Freeman is the centerpiece and makes good use of his ability to roam from
sideline to sideline. The All American is a tireless defender that makes those around him
hungrier with his sheer hustle.
S CAPITAL UNIVERSITY (11-2)
□ t.
vvww.getciirve.com
An experienced senior class led Capital’s crusade to the semifinal round of the Division
III playoffs. Now, by welcoming back wide receiver Derrick Alexander and a defense that
finished among the nation’s best in points allowed, certainly gives hope for another 10win campaign. Because the Crusaders lost the third all-time passing leader in Division III
history, as well as 1,190 yards rushing in the backfield, they won’t make the top five this
preseason. It’s best to take a wait-and-see approach, because even this may be a little
high to start.
UNIVERSITY OF MARY HARDIN-BAYIjOR
rONTTWIi
Dill Preview
El TRINITY UNIVERSITY
n 7
(TX)(M)
Trinity s defense has been the best in Dill football four years running, and this year
offense may not be far behind. The starting offensive line allowed a mere two
sacks last season, and four of the big heavies are expected back in the trenches.
Opponents can t sleep on Eric McGrath, who has plenty of beefy bodies giving him
the necessary ingredients for any successful quarterback—time and protection.
5J ROlilAN UNIVERSITY (9-3)
n n
U O
This season's schedule is slightly unbalanced, as the Profs are home for just four
dates and hit the road for six others. But Rowan’s calling card is defense, and on
the gridiron that side of the ball usually travels well and cares little about late-season
weather.
El ST.
JOHN FISHER COLLEGE (12-2)
One of the few teams to give Mount Union a scare in 2006, the Cardinals will get
to see what senior tailback James Reile can do in a full-time starting role. He ran
for 2,040 yards and 26 touchdowns over the last two years, mostly as a supporting
member of the offense. The most successful season in the program’s history is now
in the rearview mirror, but the Cardinals are still a force in the Empire 8 Conference.
5U lilILKES UNIVERSITY
-I PI
JJ U
(PA)(11-1)
Al Karaffa’s a well-protected quarterback working behind an experienced offensive
line. That alone gives the offense some juice on the heels of averaging 26.2 points
per game. Throw in a defense stingier than Ebenezer Scrooge (8.7 points per game)
and a friendly schedule, and the Colonels are staring at another trip to the playoffs.
The biggest potential bump is a home battle with Rowan, the team that knocked
Wilkes from last year’s semifinals.
El HARDIN-SinnONS UNIVERSITY (8-2)
The Cowboys’ mettle will be tested often, as they face Wisconsin-La Crosse,
11 Linfield and Mary Hardin-Baylor, all before Columbus Day. But it’s tough to overlook
what could be if they win two of those games, considering there’s a brand new
quarterback in town to take over for one of the best in the program’s history. Having
the division’s top runner (Cuinton Jones) and receiver (Mychal Carrillo) helps.
El BETHEL UNI VERSITY (9-2)
IE
Brandon Carr is a huge talent in the secondary, and a major reason why the defense
is among the best in the nation. And there must be something about the rushing
offense and run defense lining up against each other in practice. When teams can run
it down an opponent’s throat and prevent it at the same time, it can only mean good
things for Royals fans.
TAKE
YOUR
GAME
TO
THE
LIMIT
Try cool, refreshing, chewy mint flavored HOT TAMALES® ICE !
El BALDIilIN-UALLACE COLLEGE (7-3)
Boosted by the return of 15 starters, including safety Jake Knipp, an All-America
13 honoree who missed almost all of last season, the Yellow Jackets have their sights
set on more than just a playoff berth. With two experienced quarterbacks and a solid
receiving corps, the offense appears set. Replacing the production of running back
Brandon Hedges won’t be easy, but the Yellow Jackets have sleeper written all over
them.
Go to www.hottanial8S.coin
k7
CONTINUED
Dill Preview
CONTINUED
Dill Preview
a LINFIELD COLLEGE (6-3)
m
A wolf in sheep’s clothing? Almost, but not ouitP Th.
. •
the top 20 before an unexpected twist at ouartl
Wildcats were a regular in
of difficulty.
Despite
early freefall
unforeseen degree
Wildcats
were
in thean
running
S the
Mount
Union:
A Division III Dynasty
having a new head coach and a quarterback whn ^
Championship despite
for much of 2006. No price can be nnl cn « ^
“ expected to hold a clipboard
it once again.
®*P®"®"ee, and the Wildcats are rich with
COLLEGE
1 5
When looking at a powerhouse team like Mount Union,
which has won back-to-back Division III national titles, the
last thing anyone would expect is that it’s an offense driven
by an underclassman running back responsible for 3,584
rushing yards and 44 touchdowns in just two years. But
that’s exactly the case with the Purple Raiders and nowjunior running back Nate Kmic, a first-team All-American
selection by Don Hansen’s Football Gazette and DSfootball.corn’s 2006 Offensive Player of the Year.
(IA)(8.2)
2007 is more rtanTu^a^pipe ^eam^The def
'"h^
Wearance in
and it makes a living by turning the little things "u™Jm fn^hTg"."'
a OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE (io-i)
“We play the best players,” Mount Union head coach
Larry Kehres says of his team, which has posted an as
tounding 172-7 mark since 1994 and won eight national
titles during the span. “If you have a good team you have
more good players. It’s difficult to become a starter [as an
underclassman], but it’s not impossible."
11.
As he enters his second full season as a starter, Kmic has
already shown a knack for saving his best games for when
the chips, and sometimes the snowflakes, are on the ta
ble. After setting a school-record with 361 yards rushing
in an icy second round Division III playoff matchup against
Augustana in 2005, he broke his own record in the ’06
semifinals. Kmic tore St. John Fisher’s defense apart for
371 yards as Mount Union won a 26-14 decision.
5J WHEATON COLLEGE (10-2)
-| —
Jj
I^rhn^trf iT^^
Wheaton’s defense is going to be the
anchor that keeps the Thunder in the Top 20. Defensive end Andy Studebaker treat.?
opposing quarterbacks like a hungry dog does red meat, and forL an
^ ff W A TOM
one-two punch with cornerback Pete Ittersagen. With two primetime players locked
ushers^h ^rand
®'°P
the offense
_
“In playoff games, close games, tight games, games
where weather can affect conditions, Nate got an oppor
tunity to play late,” Kehres says. “The weather was not
ideal, but running was imperative.”
UISCONSIN-LA CR0SSE(9-2)
^
The Eagles lost some big production in a few key spots, most importantly the one
rTst^of^he hn
enough key veterans sprinkled throughout the
into high gL.“"'
take long to kick back
After averaging a healthy 41.7-point margin of victory
through the first 12 games last year, the Purple Raiders
had a pair of close calls but Kmic ended up donning his
purple cape and pulled off feats of superhero performanc
es. He totaled 174 yards in a 17-14 victory over Capital
the week before shredding St. John Fisher for the historic
371. But according to Kehres, the clutch performances
are something the junior takes in stride, and are simply
a by-product of his desire to be on the field. “Nate likes
football practice,” Kehres says. “He’s one of those guys
that enjoys the game and has fun. He tends not to be
[consumed] by statistics and honors. He likes football and
likes to be out there.”
2J FRANKLIN COLLEGE (9-i)
Quarterback Chad Rupp is on the money more often than a professional archer and
1 R runn-
Jj T
Completing 69 percent of his throws in 2006. With his too
™;ig back returning to the fold, and a defense anchored by a pair of versati ^All
on tCe
Dan McManus keTp ttye
^rhnnl
''®®’,'^bo are thirsty for continued success after posting the best record in
chool history. Up next could be a berth in the Division III playoffs.
Si WHITWORTH COLLEGE (ii-i)
- Steve Siniski
? n fire!
made off with plenty of booty in a record-setting 2006, includino the
^ ^ orfZ7 ^
P^°9ram’s history. But the run to glo^y was led by a
Lrt Ih!
^bat must be replaced. Whitworth could benefit from a fest
start with four of their first five games at home.
\
TDFs Game Ball Goes To
Grand Valley State
After their championship season, the Lakers make a difference off the field.
^
jf
'S (» j
v'.v^ ,,
•W*
By Doug Mittler
Grand Valley players and coaches spent their off-season In the service of others
Spring football practice must have seemed easy to the defending
Division II national champions. The real work for Grand Valley State
came a few weeks later and 1,100 miles away from the Allendale,
Michigan campus.
^fnsen:
Grand Valley State has already been built into a small college
national power. This is a school that has won four Division II National
Championships since 2002. Two of the titles have come in three
_
seasons under head coach. Chuck
Martin, who has compiled a
phenomenal 38-3 record.
The 38-year-old Martin did some different type of building during a
week in late April and early May, normally a vacation period after spring
semester finals and spring practice was completed. Martin, five of his
assistants and 30 Lakers players traveled to Kiln, Mississippi to help
rebuild five homes and a church that were destroyed by Hurricane
Katrina.
“Every kid said it was the hardest week of work in their life. It also was
one that came with many rewards,” Martin says. “It was a blue-collar
working week."
Mi‘^i
According to one relief agency organizer. Grand Valley State is
believed to be the first college football program to travel en masse to
work for an extended period on Hurrioane Katrina relief.
Community service projects for student-athletes are nothing new at
Grand Valley State. Players in the past had built houses for Habitat
for Humanity, for example, but the bulk of the activities took place at
the local level.
Schools from around the country left their mark in Kiln, Miss.
“We care about the kids as athletes, as students and as people,"
Martin says. “We push them hard and we want to help them improve
as people. We believe in community service. We believe it should be
a part of our football program.”
CONTINUED
Game Bali: Grand Valley State
The inspiration came one night in January when Martin was watching
CNN with his wife and saw a report about the Hurricane region.
More than 16 months after Hurricane Katrina swept through the Gulf
Region in 2005, Martin saw that plenty of devastation remained.
“We saw how not enough was being done," the coach says. “We
were looking for something to sink our teeth into."
Martin asked around to see who might be interested, and insisted
that any participation would be completely voluntary. John Hinken,
Martin’s neighbor in Michigan, went to Mississippi in January to
rebuild houses. Chuck Hinken, John's father, was a main organizer
for Kiln's Camp Coastal Outpost, which oversees relief efforts in the
area.
“I was a little worried about how this might work out, whether we
would have enough kids with the necessary skills," admits Chuck
Hinken, who was honored by President Bush in April with the nation’s
Volunteer Service Award. “But you couldn’t ask for a better bunch of
guys."
Martin was hoping 10 players might sign up, but ended up with triple
the number, an impressive figure since Grand Valley State football
players do not get full-ride scholarships, making free time even more
valuable. When you factor in classes, exams and football related
activities, there are only about three weeks off for the student-athletes
during the academic year.
Private donations were sought and more than $8,000 was raised
from friends of the school’s football program to send the studentathletes south.
“The support was overwhelming,” Martin says. “The kids didn’t have
to pay a dime of out-of-pocket expenses.”
The contingent piled into five vans in the early morning hours of April
29th and drove south to Kiln, the city where Brett Favre, the future
Hall of Fame quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, was raised.
“We stopped in a gas station and saw all these Packers posters
on the wall," says Lakers quarterback Brad Iciek. “I was hoping he
would show up, but I know he had other priorities."
Kiln also was a city that stood right in the middle of Katrina’s wrath,
and the devastation remained.
“It opened up our eyes," Iciek says. “Almost two years have gone by,
and there still are people without homes.”
The players and coaches stayed at a barracks-style facility that
provided food, lodging and bathing facilities for volunteers for $15
a day. They arrived in the evening and were hard at work the next
morning.
The main task involved the building of the St. Rock Methodist Church
for members of a congregation that had seen their building wiped out,
as well as the five homes nearby.
“We experienced every possible emotion. It was both fantastic and
at the same time depressing. It was an uplifting experience,” Martin
says. “Any emotion you could feel, we felt it.’
While Martin and his group provided a willing work force, it was
Hinken and the crew at Camp Coastal Outpost who made sure that
the talent wasn’t wasted.
“A lot of people come down there with the best of intentions, but if
you don’t have people that know what they’re doing, it’s not always
helpful," Martin says. “They were the skilled laborers. We were the
work force.”
The work was varied as well as arduous. The players were digging
trenches, building decks and pouring concrete. They installed
aluminum siding and put up shingles.
Some of his players who had carpentry and construction skills were
moved up to the head of the class.
“I was part of the group that had no skills,” admits Martin, who before
the trip considered raking his lawn a tough day of manual labor.
Not everything went smoothly. Within the first two hours on the job,
two of the Grand Valley State players suffered cuts that required trips
to a hospital emergency room. None of the injuries were serious.
“We just started and I had already taken two kids to the hospital,"
Hinken says. “I was wondering how this week would end.”
But things went more smoothly from there. Hinken was impressed
NO TEAM IS BETTER
AT CREATING TURNOVERS.
The best way to extend the life of your vehicle is with regular maintenance and no one is better at giving
your vehicle the care it needs than the team of professional technicians at your local NAPA AutoCare Center.
800*LET»NAPA / www.NAPAAutoCare.com
m.
gWIFB
Get The Good Stuff.
I
Game Ball: Grand Valley State
with the seriousness the football players took to their tasks and the
way they bonded with volunteers from Hinken's Fellowship Reformed
Church. “Many of those volunteers were in their 50s and 60s. They
clicked with the players from the start," says the 62-year-old Hinken.
“You don’t see that nowadays."
New Orleans Football
The players were split into groups to maximize the tasks at hand, not
unlike a depth chart for a team. That was of particular interest to Iciek,
who is taking over at quarterback for the departed Cullen Finnerty, one
of the most prolific small-college passers in history who signed with the
NFL’s Baltimore Ravens this spring.
“We showed we could work together off the field," Iciek says. “Everyone
who came ended up being a leader."
The contingent also included tackle Brandon Barnes and All-American
linebacker Anthony Adams.
The Grand Valley party headed back to Michigan at the end of the week.
They had just a taste of the difficulty of relief work, and an appreciation
was gained for those who do that work as a life-long vocation.
“We should take our incoming freshman class down there and show
them how tough real work is," Martin says.
Martin did not come home empty handed. One hurricane victim had six
dogs and was looking to find homes for her pets. When calling home
to Michigan, his wife and children convinced Martin, who admits to not
being a dog lover, to take two of the dogs home.
“One is a half hound," Martin says. “The other, I have no idea. Could be
half pig."
The Lakers will have 17 starters back and are ranked #1 in the country
in several preseason publications (including this one).
Martin admits to being a perfectionist. He remembers more of the details
about his few defeats than he does about the victories. There is always
a desire to do better, whether that is in a December playoff game or an
April trip to Kiln.
^'7
...few
With dogs in tow, Martin and the Lakers are back in Michigan, where the
focus is back on football. The Lakers are a stunning 85-5 in their last 90
games and will take a 28-game winning streak into the season.
1.4 MIUION PEOPU ARE STALKED
EVERY YEAR IN THE UNnED STATES
Stalking: A course of harassing conduct directed at a
1 specific person. This can include repeated phone calls,
^ following, damage to property or homes, and any other
National Center for
Victims of Crime
Stalking Resource Cente
If you or someone you know is bei
“I don’t want to say it built character, because I think we already have
some special kids," Martin says. “That was not the goal of the trip. We
have high character kids already."
action that controls, tracks, or frightens someone.
Residents of Kiln would agree. M
Stalking is a serious and often violent crime. Working
stalked, please call 1-800-FYI-CALL
or visit www.ncvc.org/src for
together, men and women can raise awareness and
assistance. The Stalking Resource
bring stalking to an end.
For more information, visit the Department of Justice's
Center can help you make a safety
plan, learn more about your legal
Office on Violence Against Women at www.usdoj.gov/ovw.
rights, and find help in your
local area.
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice,
Office on Violence Against Women
CONTINUED
3re^t Expectetions
By Jeff Levers
^
Phiotos by Ron Irby ^
--x
.•f
< JwV»' ■ /•'■
•':>
Following the 2004 season there was much speculation that Meyer
would leave Utah to become head coach at Notre Dame. Florida
Athletic Director Jeremy Foley knew he had to act fast and shocked
most people by signing Meyer to a seven-year, $14 million dollar deal
to become the Gators head coach.
'
'.j ■
w"
'^v
'.
‘
'
c, ■ ■■■'■■
"a--,.
•r
^
Hlft
i"!T v^r •.;•»: %i
..
W
.r ..»,||/^
,j.. ,■ . . ^ ^ ^
■''#3r2s\w’-'>..
^
M
Meyer improved the Gators from 2004’s 7-5 to a 9-3 record,
continuing a trend he has achieved at each school he has coached.
More important than the extra wins was the energy and expectation
of excellence that he brings to Florida football.
Meyer felt that 9-3 was not acceptable for a program like Florida, and
he would hold the team and everyone involved in the football program
to a higher standard. The increased accountability on the players and
coaches led to a more unified team heading into the 2006 season,
and the results of that season speak for themselves.
The team finished the year with a 13-1 record, winning the SEC
championship for the first time since 2000. The Gators then went
on to the BCS National Championship. Meyer just recently received
a new six-year, $19 million dollar contract that makes him the third
highest paid college coach behind only Nick Saban and Charlie
Weis, respectively.
The bar just keeps moving higher.
The Gators are giving the keys to the offense to sophomore
quarterback Tim Tebow, who has already achieved God-like status in
Gainesville, with some going so far as to call him...
EJTHE
7.
i
Florida Gator fans are spoiled. Sure, they gave the
BCS Championship Gators their adulation, but after the basketball
teani won back-to-back championships, the Florida football faithful
don t expect anything less than another BCS trophy. Such is the
mountain of expectation these days for the 2007 Florida Gators
football team.
Last year, college football experts almost all agreed that Florida was
a good team but they weren’t a contender yet. They felt that it would
take another year for the team to become familiar with Urban Meyer’s
spread offense, and that 2007 was the year that the Gators would live
up to their full potential.
Instead, an offense led by a much-maligned starting quarterback
played the toughest schedule in the country, and the 2006 Gators
beat then #1 Ohio State 41-14 in the BCS title game.
Since then, Florida football has been in a state of flux. The defense
lost three key juniors to the NFL in addition to seven seniors, leaving
the team that had been groomed to come into its own in 2007
perilously thin and extremely young across the board.
Tim Tebow takes over at quarterback for Chris Leak and looks to
unleash Urban Meyer’s complicated spread offense, all the while
rying to keep the litany of the offensive weapons available to him
happy and making plays.
The man who was instrumental in guiding Florida to the title is also the
perfect coach to deal with a rabid fan base that expects nothing less
than another national championship in 2007. Throughout Meyer’s
coaching career, he has gone above and beyond expectations. This
season could prove to be his toughest test yet.
STHE
COACH
In 2001, Urban Meyer took his first head coaching job at Bowling
Green State University in Ohio. He promptly engineered the biggest
turnaround in the NCAA, improving the Falcons by six wins to an 8-3
record in his first season.
After going 9-3 in his second year at Bowling Green, Meyer moved
on to Utah in 2003, where he led the Utes to a 22-2 record over two
seasons. Utah went 12-0 in 2004 and became the first team from a
non-BCS conference to earn a BCS bowl game berth.
CHOSEN
He will be counted on to contribute a lot more to the team in 2007 if
the Gators are to be successful. This year opposing defenses will
no doubt be looking to shut down his running ability until he proves
he can be an effective passer.
Florida starts with three straight home games, so Tebow should be
able to use the friendly confines of the Swamp to get into a good
rhythm early in the season.
SUOVERHAUL
A: 458 tackles, 41 tackles for loss, 17 sacks, and 18 interceptions.
Q: What do the Gators have to replace on defense with the loss of
nine starters from the 2006 squad that held opponents to 255 yards
and less than 14 points per game.
The 2007 NFL Draft saw six of those nine starters get drafted,
including first round picks Jarvis Moss to Denver and Reggie Nelson
to Jacksonville. Four other defensive players were signed as free
agents so a drop off in play on that side of the ball is expected,
especially early in the season.
The attrition isn't limited to the
defensive side of the ball though, as
the Gators lost a total of 25 players to
either graduation or the NFL. Meyer’s
first two recruiting classes have been
stellar. The 2006 class brought in 26
players and was ranked the #2 class
in the nation by Scout.com. The 2007
class promises to be even better,
delivering 27 players and garnering
Scout’s #1 ranking.
ONE
A nickname given before he made one
play at Florida, Tebow was a highlyrecruited quarterback out of Nease
High School near St. Augustine, Fla.
and put up prolific numbers running
a spread offense that put him in total
command. He made his commitment
announcement on national television.
All this, before the Gators won the
national championship. Imagine the
expectations on Tebow now?
The Gators don’t need to look very
far to see a team that succeeded after
suffering similar losses. Ohio State
lost nine starters after last season,
including five first-round draft picks,
and still made it to the championship
game. It is up to the young players to
step into starting roles and produce if
that is to happen.
He finished his high school career with
12, 996 yards of total offense (9,810
passing, 3,186 rushing) and accounted
for 157 touchdowns (95 passing, 62
rushing) while leading Nease to the
Class 4A state title in 2005.
In addition to the production that
must be replaced on the field is the
leadership this group provided. They
lost their emotional leader in LB
Brandon Siler, who was the heart and
soul of the defense. Siler, along with
Reggie Nelson and Earl Everett, were
vocal leaders that wouldn’t hesitate to
get in another teammates face if they
needed to. While the Gators don’t
have that in-your-face personality right
now, they still have two guys who can
show the young players how to deal
with tough situations.
He is seen as the prototype for the
spread offense that Meyer wants to
run, which requires a quarterback who
can effectively run and throw the ball.
Meyer’s base offense spreads three
receivers and puts the quarterback
in the shotgun. Then, he introduces
motion in the backfield and turns it
into an option attack, adding elements
of the traditional run-oriented option
offense. With the proper personnel and
execution it is virtually unstoppable.
In 2006, Tebow was used more as a
short yardage specialist in the running
game and an occasional passer. He finished the season second
on the team with 469 yards rushing and eight touchdowns while
completing 22 of 33 passes for 358 yards with five touchdowns and
one interception.
Nation
(- 0 KJ T T K i
3reit Expedfqtions
Sreat Expect
eiNEU LEADERS
EMERGE
“He’s a great person, he’s a leader, and he will probably be
the next face of Florida football. That’s how much respect I
personally have for him." Meyer said recently.
At first glance, Cornelius Ingram and
Derrick Harvey couldn’t be more different
from each other.
In his first two seasons at Florida, Meyer anointed a face of
Florida football based on the player’s work ethic, character
and team-first attitude.
Ingram is from Hawthorne, Fla., a tiny
one stoplight town in central Florida.
The first face was former Gainesville High standout Vernell
Brown. The second was senior wide receiver Jemalle
Cornelius. Now it is Ingram’s turn at the front, and he has 53
freshmen and sophomores looking to him to lead.
Harvey is from Greenbelt, MD, a city of
more than 20,000 located about 15 miles
northeast of downtown Washington,
D.C..
einext
Ingram, after being recruited as a QB,
now plays TE/WR, Harvey plays DE.
But they do have a few things in common.
They are both redshirt juniors, they both
came on strong at the end of last year
to jump on everyone's radar and they
both have NFL-ready bodies. Ingram
measures in at 6’4, 220 pounds and
Harvey at 6'4, 260 pounds. And ready
or not, they've both been called upon
to become the leaders of this Gators
team.
in
line
The 2007 recruiting class for Florida has many intriguing
storylines. The class is so big and diverse that they can
almost field a full starting lineup on offense and defense; the
only thing missing are a few offensive linemen.
There are the seven members from Lakeland High School
who all enrolled at Florida early, including twin Cffensive
Linemen Maurkice and Michael Pouncey and pint-sized bullet
RB Chris Rainey.
Expect to see more of Derrick Harvey’s 81-inch wingspan this season
Harvey arrived at Florida after being
named Maryland Gatorade Player of the Year in 2004. He sat out
his first year at Florida, and contributed only 6 tackles and a sack
as a redshirt freshman. His sophomore season, he was named the
starter opposite Jarvis Moss. His play steadily improved to the point
of being a dominant pass rusher by the end of the year. He was
named Defensive MVP of the BCS Championship, after recording
three sacks and a fumble recovery against Ohio State. He finished
the season with a team-leading 11 sacks.
Based on their increased level of play at the end of last season and
their commitment to Florida football, Meyer has named Ingram and
Harvey as leaders of this very young team. Harvey initially took a little
convincing.
“I’m not very vocal, so coach told me
to lead by example and everyone would
follow me," Harvey says on Under the
Eighty, a regional television program
that'gives a behind-the-scenes look at
the Gators spring practice.
After splitting time between football and
basketball early in his career, Ingram
decided to focus solely on football in
2006, but not before he contemplated
leaving Florida altogether. Ingram was
unhappy with the amount of playing
time he was receiving, but Meyer talked
Ingram out of leaving, and things have
been looking up ever since.
After only 10 catches in the first nine
games of last season, Ingram picked
the best time to become a factor. Over
the last five games he had 20 catches,
including six for 71 yards in the SEC
Championship game and four for 58
yards in the BCS title game.
Now, one year after their discussion
about leaving, Meyer is giving Ingram
a huge honor. He recently named the
rising junior as the new face of Florida
football.
There is James Wilson, a five-star guard who blocked for
Tebow in high school at Nease, choosing UF after originally
committing to Southern Cal.
There are quarterbacks Cameron Newton and John Brantley,
top ranked passers who are coming to UF despite the fact
that it should remain Tebow’s team for the next two to three
years.
The icing on the cake is Deonte Thompson, a WR from Belle
Glade who ran a 4.28 40-yard dash, who chose Florida at the
end of signing day.
In all, Florida ended up with 12 of the top 100 players in
the country, and many of them will be expected to provide
an immediate impact this season for Florida. They aren’t the
only SEC team to bring in a top class though, with Tennessee,
LSU, Auburn, and South Carolina all finishing in Scout’s top
seven.
SS0D7
OUTLOOK
Florida’s schedule is pretty favorable, with Tennessee,
Auburn, and Florida State all playing at The Swamp this year.
Their biggest test will probably be the showdown with LSU
in Baton Rouge on Cctober 6th, which could be a preview
of the SEC Championship game. They also have a road
game against South Carolina, and Spurrier will definitely have
his Gamecocks ready after last season’s disappointing final
seconds loss.
Young teams should be expected to have growing pains, and
it’s likely that Florida will be looking at a 9-3 record and watching
the SEC Championship on TV. Just don’t mention that to any
Florida fans. After all, if the freshmen and sophomores play
up to the level of their immense talent, Florida could be right
in the hunt for another BCS Championship. Exactly where
Gator Nation expects them to be. 0
Jeff Levers is a sports writer based in Jacksonville, Fla.
LIVE THE GAME
WITH
The Official Basketball Lifestyle Magazine of the NBA
M
Capture the excitement of the NBA all year long
with exclusive, behind-the-scenes coverage of
your favorite teams and players.
$12 for 1 Year
^ That’s a savings of
% off the newsstaj
60
O YES! Send me one year (6 issues) of HOOP MAGAZINE for only $12
CITY/STATE/ZIP
E-MAIL
PIsaSG cflGCk: OBill ms
OPayment enclosed (Check or money order payable to Hoop Magazine)
MAIL TO: HOOP Magazine, PO Box 421297, Palm Coast, FL 32142-1297
Beks for
e-mail.
For faster service, call 1 -800-829-3347 or visit hoopmagazine.com
%
jjfjginal Dar<<
Chewets
FUEL UP FOR TAILGATIN6:
A
Bite-Size Chewy
Loaded with Peanuts!
gj S
X
X
1
\
);/) g uAROe fOiWTAIb» DRIUKS
\
?< X \ \
X
X
i
ROAST si^^s
\x
l3 Z. PIZ^Z^A^ S
1
(3 3 RAOS OF CHIPS
UJ
Its
^0 0
: 'c-.X,
O
DOMT FOROET TO OAS UP WITH
100^ PURE CASOClMeS
V'
' A'
W:
(-hocolatey
Chewets
nal Dark
Available in
Original Dark and
Milk Chocolatey.
COUNTBYFAIR
APZ''^ir
Chewy chocolatey bites
loaded with crunchy peanuts.
Visit US at www.justborn.com and www.peanutchews.com.
fidinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
e33
’'w
Dr. Jeremy Brown
Dr. Jerry Kiel
President
Vice President
Student Affairs
Todd Jay
Dave Higham
Sue Goldthwaite
Assoc. Ath. Director
Admin. Coord to.
Athletic Director
Ath. Business Dir.
In today’s on-demand digital world,
Printing Concepts is the first in the
Bob Shreve
Gary Hanna
Becky Mokris
Sports Info. Dir.
Head Ath. Trainer
Assoc. Ath. Trainer
region to offer true offset 6 color
capabilities with variable data.
Jenn Ax
Pat Cleary
Asst. Coach
Wrestling
Asst. Coach Volleyball
Asst. Coach
Men's Basketball
Mike Hahesy
Gary Kagiavas
Cliff Moore
Assf. Coach
Wrestling
Head Coach
Women's Soccer
Asst. Coach
Wrestling
Page 34
Tim Flynn
Dan Gierlak
Head Coach
Wrestling
Head Coach
Softball
Adaptive Athletic
Program
Chris Rhodes
Missy Soboleski
Stan Swank
Head Coach
Swimming
Head Coach
Volleyball
Jim Glatch
Head Coach
Women's Basketball
Jamie Tekotte
Greg Walcavich
Doug Watts
Dr. Thomas Fessler
Dr. Pat Leary
Asst. Coach
Women's Soccer
Head Coach
Men's Basketball
Head Coach
Cross Country/Track
Team Physician
Team Physician
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
4982 Pacific Avenue • Erie, PA 16506
Gary Astorino
814.833.8080 • 800-540-7805
www.printingconceptsonline.com
Edinboro Football aoo? ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
I
i n^
Athletic Trainers
'j' '*
1$;+ fofsiVie +•
a Ue.al+U jA««rer
di Y*u
a AC.X+
(L-R) Derek Homaman, Lisa Chekanowsky, Alicia Watkins, Gary Hanna, Becky Mokris
PENN-UNION CORE
Manufacturer of electrical connectors, tools & accessories since 1928
Best wishes for a
great season...
A familiar face. A supportive shoulder. A willing hand. Through
the years, Highmark has funded programs that address domestic violence
and promote nurturing, positive family environments. Supported
numerous health and wellness programs. And worked to keep donations
flowing into local United Ways. So why do we do all this, and more?
To improve the health and well-being of our communities,
of course. And, to make some good friends along the way.
“^GHMARK.
An Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
Pursuing our Mission Statement by supporting
our youth as "part ofour Con^any sense of
conummity & civic responsibilities."
"We encourage the devdopment of
indidduab & teams to excel"
229 Waterford Street
Edinboro, PA 16412
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!
P
Gallup 8b TenHaken
&
300 Mill St.
Edinboro, PA 16412
814-734-5997
814-734-4993
POLRRIS*
John Deere
Agricultural
ATV - Snowmobile
Residential
Sales - Parts - Service
Commercial
Accessories
Equipment
Trnrro
ff\
f \
!!!
Amanda Aul and Rebecca Grossman; flag captains Lisa Kowalski and Brandy Walters- Beth Dicke and Aleri^
13521 Cambridge Road
Rte 99 One Mile South of Edinboro University
814-734-1556
Good Luck Fighting Scots!
llll’EnDy^
■
■■
■
JUST MINUTES AWAY AT
1-79 AND 6N
1-79
DO WHAT
WH
TASTES RIGHT
1-79
AT NIGHT
OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT OR LATER
UNCLE CHARLIE’S
PimPUB
RT99
6N
6N
EDINBORO
UNIVERSITY
606 Erie St
Giant Eagle Plaza
Etflnboro, Pa.
RT99
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
GOOD LUCK FIGHTING SCOTS
Page 38
£dinboro Football 2007 ^ Great Things Happen Here!
Northwestern
REC
People you can count on.
814-734<1715
Open 7 days a week at 11 a.m.
Serving your favorite
Pub Food & Be-verages
for over 35 years !
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Year
1926
1927
1928
1929
1930
1931
1932
1933
1934
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
Overall
Coach
W-I.-T
Sox Harrison
3-3-0
Sox Harrison
4-1-0
Sox Harrison
5-2-0
Sox Harrison
2-4-0
Sox Harrison
34-0
Sox Harrison
1-5-0
Sox Harrison
3-2-0
Sox Harrison
1-6-0
Sox Harrison
0-6-0
Sox Harrison
0-6-0
Sox Harrison
14-0
Sox Harrison
04-1
Sox Harrison
14-0
Orville Bailey
1-6-0
Orville Bailey
0-7-0
Sox Harrison
2-2-1
Sox Harrison
1-3-0
No Team - World War 11
No Team - World War 11
No Team - World War 11
Art McComb
0-6-0
Art McComb
1-6-0
Art McComb
1-7-0
Art McComb
1-5-2
Art McComb
34-0
Art McComb
0-5-1
Art McComb
34-0
Art McComb
3-5-1
Art McComb
1-6-0
Art McComb
1-8-0
Bob Thurbon
54-0
Bob Thurbon
34-0
Bob Thurbon
44-1
Bob Thurbon
34-1
Loyal Park
34-1
Loyal Park
4-3-1
Jim Hazlett
3-5-0
Jim Hazlett
2-6-0
Jim Hazlett
2-5-1
Jim Hazlett
6-2-1
William Cutcher
1-6-1
PF
88
83
212
46
131
19
40
86
11
6
0
80
25
118
154
224
59
88
6
98
72
131
191
45
70
18
39
27
80
14
7
19
20
62
82
45
83
135
79
44
173
139
131
117
91
139
116
84
113
204
42
PSAC PSAC
V~L-T Rank
PA
53
38
30
76
154
154
146
139
119
116
73
93
147
193
103
53
111
127
114
114
113
123
129
132
224
1-3-1
2-2-1
1-5-0
1-5-0
14-1
4-2-0
14-1
6th
T4th
7th
6th
7th
2nd
6th
Year
1%7
1968
1%9
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Coach
William Cutcher
William Cutcher
Bill McDonald
Bill McDonald
Bill McDonald
Bill McDonald
Bill McDonald
Bill McDonald
Bill McDonald
Bill McDonald
Bill McDonald
Bill McDonald
Denny Creehan
Denny Creehan
Denny Creehan
Denny Creehan
Denny Creehan
Denny Creehan
Steve Szabo
Steve Szabo
Steve Szabo
Tom Hollman
Tom Hollman
Tom Hollman
Tom Hollman
Tom Hollman
Tom Hollman
Tom Hollman
Tom Hollman
Tom Hollman
Tom Hollman
Tom Hollman
Tom Hollman
Lou Tepper
Lou Tepper
Lou Tepper
Lou Tepper
Lou Tepper
Lou Tepper
Scott Browning
Overall
W-L-T
2-7-0
2-7-0
44-1
9-1-0
9-1-0
3-5-1
44-1
5-2-2
8-3-0
64-0
3-6-1
3-6-1
4-6-0
6-2-1
4-6-0
9-2-0
8-2-0
8-2-0
54-1
7-3-0
3-8-0
54-1
8-3-0
9-3-0
7-4-0
8-2-1
8-3-0
7-3-0
9-2-0
64-0
4-6-0
4-7-0
3-8-0
5-6-0
4-6-0
5-6-0
9-3-0
9-3-0
8-2-0
6-5-0
PF
81
114
194
237
355
167
194
131
259
273
139
167
131
155
178
294
412
353
217
321
226
223
435
336
228
336
362
367
316
276
202
253
222
163
202
253
357
398
314
279
PA
224
307
203
89
155
158
203
127
156
174
123
247
148
84
84
no
144
210
209
283
283'
184
202
-190
199
' 131
255
207
155
223
230
304
347
218
209
260
196
259
93
172
PSAC PSAO
W-T.-T Ranlc
14-0
5th
0-5-0
6th
2-2-1
3rd
5-0-0
1st
5-0-0
1st
2-2-1
3rd
3-2-0 T2nd
2-2-2
5th
6-0-0
1st
4-2-0
3rd
2-3-1
T5th
2-3-1
4th
T4th
24-0
3-2-1 T2nd
7th
1-5-0
5-1-0
1st
4-2-0 T2nd
4-2-0 T2nd
3-3-0
T3rd
5-1-0
2nd
1-5-0
6th
3rd
4-1-1
6-0-0
1st
5-1-0
2nd
4th
3-3-0
3rd
4-1-1
2nd
5-1-0
4-2-0 T2nd
6-0-0
1st
T3rd
4-2-0
T4th
24-0
T4th
24-0
24-0
T4th
T4th
24-0
3-3-0
T3rd
5th
24-0
5-1-0
Tlst
5-1-0
Tlst
5-1-0
Tlst
T4th
3-3-0
Won
27
/ i
/ 14
15
7
9
5
54
39
15
78
40
COACHES............................................. 78
13
Lost
56
13
56
16
7
Tied
22
2
Pet.
.329
.071
.203
.485
.500
.288
2
0
4
2
2
20
1
.212
36
7
20
1
1
6
15
49
26
5
0
.593
.658
.500
.612
.571
.545
314
337
24
-483
2
0
R. REGE O’NEILL
Financial Advisor, RJFS
WOLF FINANCIAL SERVICES
An Independent Firm
Rege .0 ’Neill @ RaymondJ ames .com
-- Delivered Anywhere -480 N. Kerrwood, Suite 101
Hermitage, PA 16148
724-342-1000
m
STATE APPROVED CONCRETE
MIXED TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS
EXPANSION JOINTS * REINFORCING WIRE MESH REINFORCED - ROD
LIMESTONE OR GRAVEL CONCRETE * WASHED GRAVEL
HEATED CONCRETE * SLAG * ROLL OFF BOX SERVICE
724-342-9143 Fax
Plant Edinboro
Securities offered exclusively through
Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.'^
Memeber NASD/SIPC
(814) 734-1644
RT 99 / 2 Mi. South Edinboro
Plant Meadville, PA
(814) 724-7777
19824 Cochranton Rd. Meadville, PA
Yhe Alumni Association of Edinboro
University of Pennsylvania Is proud
of the University’s continued excel
lence In academicsf athletics, and
special programs, and Is pleased to
continue its support of the..*
Alumni Association
Edinboro University ofPA
Edinboro, PA 16444
Denny Creehan (center) was inducted into
the Edinboro Hall ofFame in April 2001.
A standout defensive back for the Fighting Scots,
he was the Edinboro head coach for six seasons,
and remains the career leader in winning
percentage at .658. He is pictured with Director
ofAthletics Bruce Baumgrtaner (left) and then
President Dr. Frank G. Pogue Jr. (right)
Page 40
SERVICE
6 Days A Week
epmmMestmt
All-Time Coacliing Records
Coach, Seasons ........................... .Years
Sox Harrison (1926-38, '41A2)........................ 15
Orville Bailey (193940).......................................2
Art McComb (1946-55) .....................................10
Bob Thurbon (1956-59).........................................4
Loyal Park (1960-61).............................................2
Jim Hazlett (1962-65) ...........................................4
William Cutcher (1966-68).................................. 3
BiU McDonald (1969-78)...................................10
Denny Creehan (1979-84)...................................6
Steve Szabo (1985-87)........................................... 3
Tom Hollman (1988-99).....................................12
Lou Tepper (2000-05)........................................... 6
Scott Browning (200^pres.).............................. 1
EDINBORO REDI-MIX
CONCRETE INC.
nghting Scot
footgaiiigamn!
Phone:
800-526-0117
732-2715
Fax: 732-2843
Email: EUP_^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
All-Americans
Harlan Hill Trophy
Two Edinboro University football players
have been finalists for the Harlon Hill Trophy,
presented annually to the top player in NCAA
Division 11 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 Football
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 11 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 —----------------------------------
Mike Edwards, LB — hon. ment. Football Gazette
2006
Ben Stroup, LB - 1st team AP Little All-America;
1st team Football Gazette; 2nd team Daktronics;
hon. ment. D2football.com
Kyle Witucki, TE — 2nd team Daktronics; hon.
ment. D2f3otball.com
Chns Amico, DT ~ 2nd team Football Gazette
2005
Greg Bzorek, OT — 2nd team AP Little AllAmerica; 2nd team D2fi)otball.com; 2nd
team Daktronics 3rd team Football
Gazette; 3rd team CollegeSportsReport.com
Chris Amico, DT ~ 1st team Football Gazette;
2nd team Daktronics
Chris Avery, CB ~ 2nd team D2football.com;
2nd team Daktronics; 3rd team Football
Gazette; 3rd team CollegeSportsReport.com
Chris Kaczor, C ~ 3rd team Football Gazette
2004
Greg Bzorek, OT ~ 3rd team AP Little AllAmerica; 2nd team D2football.com; hon. ment.
Football Gazette
Andre Burke, TB ~ 2nd team D2fbotball.com;
3rd team Football Gazette
Seth Fragale, OLB ~ hon. ment. D2football.com;
hon. ment. Football Gazette
Kody Robertson, PK — hon. ment. D2jbotball.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 AFCA; 1st
team, AP Little All-America; 2nd team
Football Gazette; 2nd team D2Football.com
Brandon Nicodemus, OG ~ hon. ment.
D2Football.com
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. ment. Football Gazette
1990
Ernest Priester, WR - 1st team Kodak/AFCA;
1st team AP Little All-America; first team
Football Gazette
Curtis Rose, OL ~ 1st team AP Little All-America;
first team Football Gazette
Lester Frye, RB — hon. ment. Football Gazette
Jeff Jacobs, DL — hon. ment. Football Gazette
1989
Gazette
1999
Rob Barney, TE ~ hon. mentFootball Gazette
1998
Todd Rogacki, OG - hon. ment. Football Gazette
Gerald Thompson, TB ~ hon. ment. Football
Gazette
1997
Todd Rogacki, OT - hon. ment.
Football Gazette
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
1971
1976
A1 Raines, RB ~ 2nd team NAM AllAmerica; hon. ment. AP Little All-America
Jack McCurry, DB ~ hon. ment. AP Little
All-America; hon. ment. NAM All-America
Jim Romaniszyn, FL ~ hon. ment. AP Little
All-America; hon. ment. NAM All-America
Paul BurkeU, OG - hon. ment. NAM All-America
Joe Sanford, QB ~ hon. ment. NAM All-America
Rich lorfido, LB ~ 2nd team NAIA Little
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
All-America
1975
David Seigh, DB — 2nd team NAM Little
1969
Ron Gooden, MG ~ hon. ment. NAM Little
All-America; hon, ment. AP Little All-America
Rick Vomadore, OT ~ hon. ment. NAIA Little
All-America; hon. ment. AP Little All-America
Howard Hackley, WR ~ hon. ment. AP Little
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
Jason Perkins, LB — second team
NOTE: The Sports Information Department is currently
All-America
All-America
2000
Mark Weidner, OG — second team
1993
Ebby HoUins, DL - hon. ment. NAM Little
All-America; hon. ment. Kodak All-America
A1 Raines, RB ~ hon. ment. NAM Little
David Green, RB ~ hon. ment. NAM Little
All-America; hon. ment. AP Little All-America
Rich Holmes, FB — hon. ment. NAM Little
CoSIDA Academic
All-America
Pat Schuster, DE — third team
1970
All-
America
A1 Raines, RB ~ hon. ment. NAM All-America
researching all football honors. Please feel free to contact
the office with additional inprmation.
1966
John Ferraro — AP Little All-America
i960
Dave O'Dessa, OL — hon. ment. AP Little
All-America
All-America
George Miller, DB ~ hon. ment. AP Little
All-America
1973
Bob Miseyka, OG ~ hon. ment. AP Little
All-America
All-America
Ernest Priester, WR ~ 3rd team AP Little AllAmerica; 3rd team Football Gazette
Joe Brooks, OL — 2nd team Football Gazette
Hal 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
All-America
,
Sean
McNicholas
Brandon Nicode
mus
Rob
Barney
Todd
Rogacki
Brian
Decker
Curtis
Rose
Micheal
Sims
Matt
Gentile
Gary
Lhotsky
Pat
Schuster
Larry
Jackson
Steve
Russell
Mike
Edwards
Mike
Kegarise
Jason
Perkins
1986
Scott Dodds, QB ~ hon. ment. AP Little
Pill-America
1984
Ray Bracy, DB ~ hon. ment. APLittle All-America
Jim Trueman, K ~ 3rd team NCAA Division II
All-America
1982
Rick Ruszkiewicz, K ~ Kodak All-America
College Division I
Barry Swanson, C ~ 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 Collins, DT - hon. ment. NAIA All-America;
hon. ment. AP Little All-America
Ron Link, DT — hon. ment. NAM All-America
Ben Stroup
1979
Ken Petardi, DB - hon. ment. AP Little
All-America
Willis
Page 42
1972
Jim Romaniszyn, RB ~ hon. ment. AP Little
All-America; hon. ment. NAM All-America
Elbert Cole, RB — 1st team Kodak/AFCA; 2nd
team Football Gazette; 3rd team AP Little
2001
Sean McNicholas, P ~ hon. ment. Football Gazette
Brandon Nicodemus, OG - hon. ment. Football
1978
Jim Krentz, LB - hon. ment. NAM Little
All-America; hon. ment. AP Little All-America
Bob Jahn, WR - hon. ment. AP Little All-America
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Bob
Cicerchi
Tom
Kisiday
Jim
Romaniszyn
Joe
Sanford
Edinboro Football 2007 4 Great Things Happen Here!
Page 43
Rushing
19.
20.
Career Rushing 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, 1969-71 ................................. 3,399
Elbert Cole, 1986-89 ............................... 3,341
Lester Frye, 1989-91 ............................... 2,626
Bernard Henry, 1999-2000 ....................2,100
Alonzo Roebuck, 2000-02 ......................2,030
Dave Green, 1975-76 ..............................1,978
Tony Brinson, 1993-96 ............................1,900
Floyd Faulkner, 1984-87 ........................1,845
Andre Burke, 2004 ................................. 1,713
Keith Collier, 1981-83 ............................1,684
Derrick Russell, 1990-92 ........................1,673
Brandon Mimson, 2001-03 ....................1,648
Bob Mengeiink, 1969-71 ........................ 1,435
Rich Holmes, 1974-75 ............................1,302
Jim Romaniszyn, 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
A1 Raines, 1970 ......................................... 833
Floyd Faulkner, 1986 ..............................824
Rushing Yards
1- Gerald Thompson ....316 vs. Califomia(Pa.)
'98
A1 Raines..................295 vs. Geneva'69
Larry Jackson..........275 vs. Mansfield'94
Bernard Henry........263 vs. Mercyhurst, '00
Tony Brinson............248 vs. Cheyney'%
Gerald Thompson . .237 vs. Bloomsburg '98
Lester Frye................234 vs. Va. Union '90
Derrick Russell........234 vs. Fairmont St. '90
9. Elbert Cole................224 vs. Kutztown '89
10. Andre Burke............220 vs. Slippery Rock '04
Elbert Cole............... .220 vs. Sliprpery Rock '89
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Passing
Career Passing Yards
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Jody Dickerson, 1991^................... . .7,299
Justin Bouch, 2002-04 ....................... . .7,013
Hal Galupi, 1987-90 ........................... . .5,650
Blair Hrovat, 1981-84......................... . .5,103
Chris Hart, 1993-% ........................... ..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.
Trevor Harris, 2006 ............................. .2,547
Justin Bouch, 2004 ................
.2,281
Jody Dickerson, 1993..................
.2,209
Hal Galupi, 1990...................
Justin Bouch, 2003 ................
Hal Galupi, 1989 .....................
Jim Ross, 1987 .........................
Jody Dickerson, 1994............
Jody Dickerson, 1992..............
.1,855
Chris Hart, 1995 ...................
.1,803
Scott Dodds, 1986..................
.1,752
Blair Hrovat, 1982 ................
.1,702
Brian Caldwell, 1998 ..............
.1,661
Chris Hart, 1996 ..................
.1,635
Blair Hrovat, 1983 ..............
.1,595
CUNNINGHAM
Receiving
Career Receptions
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
9.
10.
Ernest F*riester, 1986-90 ............................14f
Howard Hackley, 1973-76 ........................ 135
Ryan Valasek, 2003-06 ............................. 132
Wrentie Martin, 1989-92............................13]
Quentin Ware-Bey, 1995-98 ......................123
Justin Lipscomb, 2001-04 ..........................II5
Lateef Walters, 1991,93-94 ........................ 9:)
Tim Beacham, 1977-80 ................................ 9i
Elbert Cole, 1986-89 ..................................... 89
Cleveland Pratt, 1985-88 ............................. 7p
John Toomer, 1985-88 ..................................78
I
emrsuBnmouTHDOBetjapueuoFiDiMBOBe
and
Season Receptions
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
7.
9.
10.
Ryan Valasek, 2006 ......................................64
Justin Lipscomb, 2004..................................53
Wrentie Martin, 1992 ..................................50
Ernest Priester, 1989 ................................... 49
Ernest Priester, 1990 ................................... 47
Howard Hackley, 1976 ................................ 47
Lateef Walters, 1994 ;.................................. 44
Gilbert Grantlin, 1995 ..................................44
John Toomer, 1988 .-...................................... 43
Justin Lipscomb, 2003 .................................. 39
Wrentie Martin, 1^91 .................................. 39
The Fighting Scots
A Winning Combination!!!
Game Receptions
1. Lateef Walters..........12 vs. Hillsdale, 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. Glenville 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
Dan Bissontz............ 8 vs. East Stroudsburg, '68
Charles Pollick........ 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
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. Califomia(Pa.), '82
Hal Galupi................299 vs. Califomia(Pa.), '90
Jody Dickerson........278 vs. American Interna
tional '94
Brian Caldwell........277 vs. GlenvUle St.'98
Jody Dickerson........276 vs. New Haven '93
Mike Hill ..................275 vs. Califomia(Pa.),'76
Mike Dodds ............271 vs. Lock Haven'86
Jody Dickerson........269 vs. Qation '93
Chris Hart................263 vs. Hillsdale'96
Hal Galupi................261 vs. Youngstown St. '89
Brian Caldwell........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.
12481
Edinboro Road
Edinboro.
(8141734-3368
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
Michael Sims
Larry Jackson, RB
1995
Pat Schuster, DE
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
the Year
1990
Mario FFouston, DB
1991
Jody Dickerson, QB
1995
Gerald Thompson, RB
1996
Tyson Cook, K
2003
Raji El-Amin, DB
2006
Dickerson
Trevor FFarris, QB
PSAC Coach of
the Year
1975
Bill McDonald
1989
Tom FFoUman
1995
Tom FJoUman
2003
Lou Tepper
2005
Lou Tepper
Page 46
Tom Hollman
Chris Amico, DT(1)
A J. Cousins, NG (1)
Chris Kaczor, C (1)
DamionMalott,SS(l)
Ben Stroup, LB (1)
Ryan Valasek, WR (1)
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 Aveiy, CB (1)
Greg Bzorek, OT (1)
A.J. 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 Aveiy, 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 TarbeU, 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 (l)
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)
Matt Stultz, 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)
Giltert Grantlin, WR (2)
Bryan Lambert, DL (2)
Marty Williams, DB (2)
1994 Jeremy O'Day, OT (1)
Jody Dickerson, QB (1)
Lairy Jackson, RB (1)
Pat &huster, 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)
Keiith Cushenberry, DB (2)
Marty Williams, DB (2)
1993,' Mike Kegarise, OL (1)
Larry Jackson, 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)
G^ Lhotsky, P (1)
Brian Heebsh, TE (2)
Russell Cray, DL (2)
1991 Curtis Rose, OL (1)
Lester Frye, RB (1)
John Messuna, 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)
Curtis Rose, CXT (1)
Ernest Priester, WR (1)
Lester Frye, RB (1)
Jeff Jacobs, DL (1)
Wade Smith, DB (1)
WaUy 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)
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)
John Toomer, WR (1)
Elbert Cole, RB (1)
Chip Conrad, DL (1)
Michael Willis, DB (1)
Ron Hainsey, OT (2)
Joe Brooks, C (2)
Qeveland Pratt, WR (2)
Darren Weber, PK (2)
Jeff Jacobs, DL (2)
Michael Wayne, LB (2)
Mark Courtney, OT (1)
Elbert Cole, RB (1)
Mike Raynard, P (1)
Cleveland Pratt, WR (2)
FUoyd Faulkner, RB (2)
Ed Jozefov, DL (2)
A1 Donahue, LB (2)
Mike Wetherholt, DB (2)
Scott Dodds, QB (1)
Bob Suren, TE (1)
Floyd Faulkner, RB (1)
John Cardone, DE (1)
Michael WiUis, DB (1)
Ross Rankin, RB (2)
Ernest Priester, WR (2)
Dave Nye, OG (2)
Mike Raynard, P (2)
Mark Perkins, WR (1)
Dave Span, RB (1)
Jim Britt, OT (1)
Chuck Murray, DL (1)
Rob Lewis, DL (2)
Mark Merritt, OL (2)
Ray Bracy, DB (1)
Jim Britt, OT(l)
Jim Trueman, PK (1)
Martelle Betters, DB (2)
Eric Bosley, WR (2)
Damon Chambers, RB (2)
Blair Hrovat, QB (2)
BobO'Rorke,LB(2)
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)
BobKlenk,RB(2)
Dave Parker, DB (2)
Jim Dmkin, 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 Roxmds, 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 CoUier, RB (2)
1980 lim 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 Tim Beacham, WR (1)
Ken Petardi, DB (1)
Bob Cicerchi, LB (2)
Jim Collins, DT (2)
Willie Cimy, DE (2)
Tom Kisiday, OG (2)
Rick Shover, QB (2)
Nick Sobecki, CB (2)
1978 Dave Gallagher, OG (1)
Bobjahn, WR (1)
Jim 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 Bartheknes, OT (1)
Dave Gallagher, OG (1)
Bobjahn, 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 Fiegl, P (1)
1975 Rick Vomadore, OT (1)
Howard Hackley, WR (1)
David Green, RB (1)
Jan Gefert, DE (1)
Ron Gooden, DE (1)
George MiUer, DB (1)
Rich Radzavich, OG (2)
GregSuUivan,LB(2)
David Seigh, DB (2)
1974 Rick Vomadore, OT (1)
John Bayer, DE (1)
Mike Schnirel, LB (1)
George MiUer, DB (1)
Howard Haddey, WR (2)
Ron Gooden, DL (2)
Jim McClure, 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
i960
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)
PaulBurkeU,OG(l)
Jim Romanisz3m, WR (1)
Joe Sanford, QB (1)
Rich lorfido, LB (1)
Joe Sass, DB (1)
John Petchel, TE (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)
GarySisko,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 BrandeU, DL (2)
Steve Nishnick, MG (1)
WiUie MiUer, DB (1)
Steve Nishnick, MG (1)
John Kegel, OG (1)
GeneChieffo,DL(l)
Dave O'Dessa, OT (1)
Gary GUbert, B (1)
Gary GUbert, B(l)
Gam GUbert, B(l)
Leslie Ruland, E (1)
(1) ~ first team AU-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.
PSAC Scholar-Athletes
Western Division
Pos,
QB
RB
RB
RB
WR
WR
WR
Player
? Rug^
Eddie Emanuel
Brandon Lombardy
Chris Morgan
Pat Fer^son
Marc Huddleston
Ryan Valasek
First Team OJffense
school
TE
OT
OT
CX^
OG
IVlike Butterworth
Jason Capizzi
Dave Livengood
Kerry Robbins
pf*
RS
Tim McCutcheon
Nick Wallace
Howard Chavous
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
Califomia(Pa.)
Slippery Rock
Qarion
Indiana(Pa.)
Shippensburg
Indiana (Pa.)
LB
DB
Ben Stroup
Damion Malott
DB
DB
DB
P
James Rockymore
David Show
Dwaon Woodard
Kyler Ford
Edinboro
Edinboro
Chris Kaczor
Second Team Offense
Wt.
Yh
Jr-
5-9
200
6-0
6-0
224
205
178
205
175
Jr.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Ht
Califomia(Pa.)
Clarion
Califomia(Pa.)
lndiana(Pa.)
Shippensburg
Carifomia(Pa.)
Edinboro
^le Witucki
Western Division
6-2
5-9
6-0
5-9
Edinboro
6-3
Slippery Rock
Indiana^a.l
Indiana (Pa.)
Shippensburg
6-7
6-9
6-2
6-0
Edmhoro
6-2
Califomia(Pa.)
Indiana (Pa.)
Shippensburg
195
237
320
315
285
282
293
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
6-4
5-9
5-8
305
185
167
Jr.
Fr.
Jr.
6-0
6-1
6-2
6-0
6-2
6-0
6-0
6-1
253
278
Jr.
Sr.
275
240
245
230
191
215
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
So.
Sr.
So.
6-1
5-10
205
181
Jr.
Sr.
5-10
180
190
170
180
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Fr.
First Team Defense
Edinboro
Edinboro
Shippensburg
Lock Haven
Clarion
Shippensburg
6-0
5-10
5-11
Offensive Player of the Year: Chris Morgan, Indiana(Pa.)
Defensive Player of the Year: Ben Stroup, Edinboro
Rookie of the Year: Trevor Harris, Edinboro
Coaeh of the Year: Lou Tepper, Indiana(Pa.)
Pos.
Name
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 Defense
DL
DL
DL
DL
DL
LB
LB
LB
Clint Forsha, Slippery Rock
Jason GroUer, Shippensburg
Anthony Guerra, lndiana(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
Eastern Division
First Team OJfense
School
Second Team Offense
QB
RB
RB
RB
WR
WR
WR
TE
itie)
OT
OT
OG
OG
C
PK
RS
Jim Terwilliger
Josh Heck
Osagie Osunde
Brent Steinmetz
Dominique Curry
Evan Prall
Michael Washington
Jason Henley
Luke Kuklick
Ryan Devlin
Mike Habel
Kevin O'Neill
Wynton Shelton
Kennis 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
%an^mycn
Greg Thoman
Rob Biemat
Lateef Ferguson
Jayson Frank
Jimmy Lewis
Brian Bingnear
Tyree Co^er
Brandon Belton
Tyler Trettin
Anthony Belasco
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
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
First Team D^ense
Cheyney
Kutztown
Bloomsburg
Millersville
East Stroudsburg
Bloomsburg
West Chester
East Stroudsburg
West Chester
Kutztown
Cheyney
Millersville
Bloomsburg
West Chester
Ht
6-2
6-3
6-0
6-1
6-1
6-2
6-1
6-2
6-1
6-0
6-1
e-1
Wt
172
209
210
195
211
190
190
245
232
295
321
280
293
295
170
190
233
255
290
285
273
225
220
238
230
180
175
200
6-2
198
5-11
200
Offensive Player of the Year: Jim TerwHiger, East Stroudsburg
Defensive Player of the Year: Dan Latorre, Bloomsburg
Rookie of the Year: Lateef Ferguson, West Chester
Coach of the Year: Danny Hale, Bloomsburg
Page 48
QB
RB
Yr\
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
So.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
So.
Fr.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
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 Calhoim, Mansfield
Brahin Bilal, Bloomsburg
Brett Harbach, Kutztown
Elfren Qiules, 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 D^ense
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
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Robson and Wolf Honored as
Pete Nevins Scholar-Athletes of the Year
2006-07 Tod Ten Award Winners
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.)
>■ Amber Hackenberg, Bloomsburg
(Cross Country / Middleburg, Pa.)
>■ Julie Karcher, West Chester
Chris Robson
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.
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.
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 11th-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.
(Soccer / Hatboro, Pa.)
^ 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
P- Alex Clemsen, Edinboro
(Wrestling / Moberly, Mo.)
>■ Jamir Gates, Cheyney
(Indoor Track & Field / Chester, Pa.)
P- Katie Glaws, lUP
(Basketball / North Canton, Ohio)
P- Ashley Grimm, Clarion
(Basketball / Sugarloaf, Pa.)
P- Katie Kline, West Chester
(Basketball / Pennsville, N.J.)
P- Seth Martin, Lock Haven
(Wrestling / Selinsgrove, Pa.)
P- Brad Rager, California
(Indoor Track & Field / Bristol, Pa.)
P- Andi Rose, Slippery Rock
(Indoor Track & Field / Wheeling, W. Va.)
P- Sean Strauman, lUP
(IndoorTracks Field/South Park, Pa.)
P- Jamie Wolf, Clarion
(Swimming & Diving / South Park, Pa.)
SPRiNG <<<
P- Lisa Baumgartner, Clarion
(Tennis / West Middlesex, Pa.)
► Jeff Craig, Kutztown
(Baseball/Wilkes-Barre, Pa.)
P- Dan Gal, Bloomsburg
(Tennis/York, Pa.)
P- Amber Hackenberg, Bloomsburg
(Outdoor Track & Field / Middleburg, 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.
P- Jennifer Hansen, Slippery Rock
(Outdoor Track & Field / Charleston, W. Va.)
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.
P- Ryan Wyland, Mansfield
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
P- Erin Richard, Clarion
(Outdoor Track & Field / Erie, Pa.)
P- Chris Robson, Lock Haven
(Track & Field / Lewisberry, Pa.)
P- Jeff Weiss, Slippery Rock
(Outdoor Track & Field / Avella, Pa.)
(Baseball/Williamsport, Pa.)
P- Mallory Zelawski, lUP
(Lacrosse / Clarence, N.Y.)
Page 49
The Cactus Bowl
Offensive linemen Greg Bzorek and LaMont Singleton continued the tradition of Edin-;
lx)ro Rating Scots playing in the Cactus Bowl ,
in January 2006. (NOTE: The 2007 contest was
suspended.) For a number of years Division II
football teams had an all-star game named the
Snow Bowl, which was played in Fargo, North
■ Dakota. In 2000 the contest was moved to
Kingsville, Texas and renamed the Cactus ?
j Bowl. The contest features the top small colI lege seniors in the country. Edinboro has had at
least one representative in every Cactus Bowl
(aka Snow ^wl) but one, with a streak of eight
jstrai^t years. Here's a complete list of the
vFighting 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 Shuster, 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
MattPhilHps,RB
Greg Bzorek, OT
LaMont Singleton, OG
Longest Rushing
Plays
^s....Name, Opponent, Year
^..... Lester Frye vs. Califomia(Pa.), 1991
..... Derrick Russell vs. Bloomsburg, 1990
..... ^ Raines vs. Waynesburg, 1971
..... Joe Sanford vs. Waynesburg, 1991
..... Dave Green vs. Saginaw Valley, 1975
..... Bernard Henry vs. Indiana(Pa.), 1999
..... A1 Raines vs. Lock Haven, 1969
..... Gordon Kidder vs. Indiana(Pa.), 1956
^..... Jhn Concilia vs. Shippensburg, 1957
..... Larry Jackson vs. Millersville, 1993
..... A1 Raines vs. Indiana(Pa.), 1970
^9 Hoyd 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 FYiester vs. Qarion,
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. Hillsdale, 1997
52..... Darren Weber vs. Indiana(Pa.), 1987
49..... Sean McNicholas vs. Glenville St., 1999
48..... Tyson Cook vs. Califomia(Pa.), 1997
47..... Kody Robertson vs. East Stroudsburg,
2004
47..... Sean McNicholas vs. Qarion, 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. Califomia(Pa),
1980
44 Sean McNicholas vs. Shippensburg, 2001
44.... .Jim Trueman vs. Califomia(Pa.), 1984
44..... Rich Ruszkiewicz vs. Clarion, 1980
Longest Punts
Yds....Names, Opponent, Year
82
Kevin Conlan vs. Clarion, 1983
72..... Sean McNicholas vs. Califomia(Pa.), 2000
70..... Mike Abbiatici vs. Millersville, 1980
67 Dan Chisholm vs. West Liberty, 1946
66
Sean McNicholas vs. Ashland, 2002
66..... Bill Burford vs. Yoimgstown St.,
1989
65..... Sean McNicholas vs. Shippensburg,
Coach USA
2002
65..... Sean McNicholas vs. Gannon, 2001
65 Tyson Ccxrk 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. Millersville, 1980
65..... Dan Fiegl vs. Fairmont State, 1976
Erie Division
501 East
Street
Erie, PA 16503
(800) 352-0979
www.coachusaerie.com
I
Longest Kickoff
Returns
Yds....Name, Opponent, Year
100 ....Cleveland Pratt vs. Lock Haven, 1987
100 ....Eric Bosley vs. West Liberty, 1984
99..... Bernard Henry vs. Califomia(Pa.), 2000
98..... Tim Beacham vs. Millersville, 1977
97..... Gary Gilbert vs. Califomia(Pa.), 1961
95..... Tim Beacham vs. Shippensburg, 1980
95..... Jim Concilia vs. Brockport, 1956
94..... Ross Rankin vs. Qarion, 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, 1967
90..... Willie Miller vs. Bridgeport, 1964
Everyyirhere 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 I www. edinborohotelbar. com
Longest Punt
Returns
Auto
Yds.,..Name, Opponent, Year
85..... Gilbert Grantlin vs. Mansfield, 1995
85..... Ken Petardi vs. Indiana(Pa.), 1978
85..... Jack McCurry vs. Shippensburg, 1971
82..... Tim Beacham vs. Clarion, 1980
80 Ho^d Faulkner vs. Caltfomia(Pa.), 1986
70..... JoNi Mikovich vs. Califomia(Pa.), 1965
70
Jim Concilia 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
Value
PARTS STORES
Longest
Interception
Returns
Yds....Name, Opponent, Year
102 ....Jack Case vs. Brockport State, 1962
99..... Chris Avery vs. Califomia(Pa.), 2005
90..... Chuck Lodge vs. Califomia(Pa.), 1949
85..... Steve RusseU vs. Shippensburg, 1992
85 Willie Curry vs. Fairmont State, 1976
84..... Franklin vs. Slippery Rock, 1987
71 .Dennis Creehan vs. CaHfomia(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
POWELL AUTO SUPPLY
h
I
S947 Main
Street
McKean, PA
476-1018/476-1115
II
j
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
3981 Route 6N East
(1/2 mile east of campus)
Edinboro, PA
734-1511
t
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Page 51
All-Time Team
Dear Fans:
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.
All-Time Team ... Part of
Sesquicenteimial Celebration
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.
Offense
Quarterbacks
Defensive Line
Justin Bouch ('05)
Jody Dickerson ('94)
Joe Sanford ('71)
Ron Gooden ('74)
Ebby Hollins ('70)
Rick Jordan ('83)
Ron Link ('81)
John Messura ('91)
Steve Nishnick ('68)
Pat Schuster ('95)
Dave Smith ('02)
6'3" 205 Brackeniidge, PA
6'0" 183 McKees Rocks, PA
5'11''185 Conneaut, OH
Running Backs
Jody Dickerson
Defense
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'IT 212
Rochester, NY
Shaler, PA
Jacksonville, NC
Pittsburgh, PA
Aliquippa, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Wide Receivers
Tim Beacham ('80)
5'10''158 Maitland, EL
Howard Hackley ('76) 5'9" 168 Canonsburg, PA
Ernest Priester ('90)
5'9" 175 Qeveland, OH
Jim Romaniszyn ('70) 6'1" 195 Titusville, PA
6'4"
6'2"
6'2"
6'3"
6'0"
6'3"
6'2"
6'3"
PERKINS
CHARTWELL’S
LAKESIDE BAGEL SHOP WENDY’S
UNCLE CHARLIE’S
TACO BELL
PIZZA PUB
WALMART
CROSSROADS DINER
JOHN’S WILDWOOD
MCDONALD’S
PIZZERIA
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
Sincerely,
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)
6'1" 245
5'10''190
6'2" 210
6'2" 220
5'11' 205
6'2" 225
6'0" 225
6'2" 220
Bedford, PA
Parma, OH
Washington, PA
Scott Browning
Head Football Coach
Emporium, PA
Ambridge, PA
Cheektowaga, NY
Geneva, OH
Pittsburgh, PA
Back by Popular Pemandi
Tight Ends
Corey Keyes ('96)
C.J. Trivisonno ('05)
6'3" 228 Homestead, PA
6'4" 250 Kirtland, OH
Offensive Line
David Green
Joe Brooks ('89)
Paul BurkeU ('71)
Greg Bzorek ('05)
Mike Kegarise ('93)
Tom Kisiday ('81)
Jeremy O'Day ('96)
David dDessa ('60)
Curtis Rose ('91)
Barry Swanson ('82)
Joe Valvoda ('03)
6'1"
5'9"
6'6"
6'6"
6'0"
6'3"
5'9"
6'3"
6'1"
6'2"
250
185
315
310
200
280
250
278
225
290
Yoimgstown, OH
Erie, PA
Saxonburg, PA
Milan, OH
Ambridge, PA
Lockport, NY
Shaler, PA
Logan, OH
Jamestown, NY
Mantua, OH
Erie’s King of Sports
Defensive Backs
Chris Avery ('05)
Brian Decker ('96)
Georj Lewis ('92)
Jack McCurry ('71)
Ken Petardi (7^
Steve Russell (94)
David Seigh (75)
Michael Willis ('88)
5'9"
6'0"
5'9"
5'10'
6'0"
6'0"
5'11"
6'0"
170
192
175
180
170
187
185
185
6'2"
205 Bridgeport, WV
220 Kirtland, OH
Berea, OH
Portville, NY
Connellsville, PA
Bakerstown, PA
Euclid, OH
Pittsburgh, PA
Johnstown, PA
Maitland, EL
6'4"
Floyd Faulkner ('86)
5'9" 180 CoraopoUs, PA
Rick Ruszkiewicz (82) 5'8" 158 Pittsburgh, PA
5'7" 175 Bellevue, PA
Jim Trueman ('84)
Kickoff Returner
Qeveland Pratt ('88)
I
Jim LeCorchick
KOIDROCK
Punters
Gary Lhotsky ('92)
Sean McNicholas ('02)
Punt Returners
Placeldckers
SUBWAY
VALERIO’S
CHARTWELL’S
DAIRY QUEEN
QUIZNO’S
P.O. Box 248
L
I
I
Edinboro, PA 16412
(814)456-7093
FAX: (814) 452-1808
5'9" 168 Miami, EL
• Local • Regional • National • Commentary
• Fan Forums • If ifs sports... Ifs here!
www.jrlsports.com
L_
Dave Smith
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Where Erie Fans go for sports!
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Page 53
This marks the 22st season that I have
been fortunate enough to be a member of
the Edinboro football staff. During that time
it has been very gratifying to see the response
of local organizations in assisting Edinboro
football. In recent years the service organiza
tions has provided invaluable assistance
including running the 50/50 raffles. We’look
forward to working with these organizations
again this year, and thank them for their
support of Boro Football.
US BRANYNN
k
Quality Finished and Ready to Finish Furniture
Plus an ercitlng selection of country gifts and accessories
*
«
Sincerely,
*
-------
*
*
Scott Browning
Head Football Coach
*
Lions
Kiwanis
Circle K
Knights of Columbus
Rotary
WOODS
“The Country Living Store”
*
Eberle's
Beds
Let us help you
Desks
make your house a
Dressers
fine country home!
Bookcases
Nightstands
Drawing Tables
Yankee Candles
Storage Cabinets
Quality
Custom Finishing
Available
McirkEberle,P.T.,AT.C.
MicW Ebcrie, M.RT.
__
814 - 734 - 7444
103 Walker Dr.
Edinboro, Pa.
Open Mon., & Fri., 9-8
Tue., Wed., & Thurs., 9-5
Saturday 10-5
814 / 734-1688
11091 RT. 99, Edinboro, PA.
4 miles North of Edinboro
WWW.BRANYNNWOODS.COM
GO FIGHTING SCOTSI
1
COMMUNITY NATIONAL BANK
OF NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
“Complete Bank Service”
DRIVE-UP & WALK-UP SERVICE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
24 Hour Banking With Our MAGICBANK/CIRRUS Participant
Albion Office- Albion, PA 16401 • Phone; 756-4138
Cranesville Office- Cranesville, PA 16410 • Phone: 756-4904
Edinboro Office- Edinboro, PA 16412 • Phone; 734-1655
West Springfield Office- West Springfield, PA 16443
Phone; 922-3167
Millcreek Office- 2420 Zimmerly Road, Erie, PA 16506
Phone; 833-4550
FDIG
{il Equal Housing Lender
Environmental Remediation
& Recovery, Inc.
5719 Route 6N
Edinboro, PA 16412
Office: (814) 734-6411
Fax: (814) 734-4756
www.environmental-remediation.net
.
♦ Providing all Physical Therapy Services
including Therapuetic Pool, Low Level Laser,
Balance Master, and Athletic Training
♦ Friendly, courteous staff with over 60 years
combined experience
♦ Extended week day and weekend hours
available
♦ We provide one on one quality care with a
licensed therapist
♦ Accept most Insurances including Workers
Compensation
Member Federal Reserve System
A FULL SERVICE BANK
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
HAS AK IIV.I||R¥JiIX>CKE»
ffS^RIVE?
YOUR f
If an injury is
out of the
CONTRACTORS BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE OF EDINBORO
ERIE! CONSTRUCTION INC.
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
P.O. BOX 10121
ERIE, PA 16514
FAX 814 / 899-0468
2218 EAST 30TH STREET
ERIE, PA 16510
814 / 898-4200 PHONE
(814) 455-0944
FAX (814) 455-0947
ack in the game
JEFFREY M. MAYER
P.O. BOX 1360
ERIE, PA 16512
GEORGE H. ALTHOF, INC.
Mechanical Contractors
IfBYSiCALTi
^JAT1C~I'0Er£p%
.Sports Medicine
Industrial
ILITATION
WiicK & Back U
BayCrete, Inc.
Central Mix Concrete Operation
1816 Greengarden Road
Phone: 814-454-5001
Fax: 814-454-5002
REMIT TO:
Mario Chiapazzi
P.O. Box 9065
Erie, PA 16505-8065
........................
THOMPSON, SIZEMORE
KEYSTONE
REHABILITATION
SYSTEMS
For the Treatment of;
& GONZALEZ
PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATION
1902 CHERRY STREET
ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA 16502
(814) 452-3748 • FAX (814) 455-7973
John H. Laver III - President
Richard T. Weschler, Jr. - Vice President
Deborah A. Snyder • Asst. Secretary
Gary W. Renaud
Chief Executive Officer
AIR CONDITIONING • HEATING • PLUMBING
INDUSTRIAL PIPING • VENTILATING
SCOBELL COMPANY, INC.
ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA 16503
ROTH MARZ
PARTNERSHIP PC
ARCHITECTS
INTERIORS
PLANNERS
PROJECT MANAGERS
niip
3505 Chapin Street
Erie, PA 16508
P; (814)860-8366
F: (814)860-8606
ERIE STECL PRODUCTS CO.
V
Fabricator and Erector
^
Donald Fuller, MPT
109 Walker Drive • Edinboro • 814.734.1601
Page 56
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
1356 East 12th Street
Phone: 814/453-4361 Ext. 226
Mobile: 434-4270
Fax: 814/459-0858
GARY MEYER
Owner/Secretary
Residence: 814/456-6318
info@rothmarz.com
nr
Mavbro Asphalt Plant
(814) 454-8807
R. MORAN COMPANY, INC.
Rick Moran - Mason Contractor
Phone (814) 476-7886
Cell (814) 450-0905
Fax (814) 476-1153
CORPORATE OFFICE
ijliries * Sprains/Strains * Muscle/Jo^t Stiffness
ts^ain • Work-Related Injuries • Shoulder Pain
BackTNeck InJ un<
unnei
Hip/
Mayer Brothers Construction Co.
COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • INSTITUTIONAL
2420 West 15th Street
Brief Pennsylvania 16505
Phone: 814,459.2715
Fax: 814.452.3141
Website: vwwv.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
Athletic Fund Drive
PSAC/Opponents Today
Bloo]xisl>iirg Ci2“2)
Sept. 1
Sept. 8
C.W. POST
at CalifomiafPa.)
2007 PSAC
EDINBORO
at Clarion
at West Chester
at Kutztown
MILLERSVILLE
at East Stroudsburg
CHEYNEY
INDIANA(PA)
Indiana(Pa.)
California(Pa.)
Slippery Rock
EDINBORO
Shippensburg
Lock Haven
Clarion
CalifomiaCPa.)C8-3)
PSAC East
Aug. 27
Sept. 1
Sept. 8
Sept. 15
Sept. 29
Oct. 6
Oct. 13
EAST STROUDSBURG
GLENVILLE STATE
BLOOMSBURG
at Cheyney
CLARION
at Indiana(Pa.)
at Lock Haven
Oct. 20
EDINBORO
Oct. 27
Nov. 3
Nov 10
at Slippery Rock
at West Chester
SHIPPENSBURG
Clarion Ci-10)
Sept. 1
Sept. 8
Sept. 15
Sept. 22
Sept. 29
Oct. 6
Oct. 13
Oct. 20
Oct. 27
TIFLIN
KUTZTOWN
at West Chester
BLOOMSBURG
at Califomia(Pa.)
SHIPPENSBURG
at Slippery Rock
at Fairmont State
INDIANA(PA)
Nov. 3
at Edinboro
Nov. 10
LOCK HAVEN
Kutztown C4-6)
Sept. 1
Sept. 8
Sept. 15
Sept. 22
Sept. 29
Oct. 6
Oct. 13
Oct. 20
at Southern
Connecticut State
at Clarion
SHIPPENSBURG
at Slippery Rock
AMERICAN
INTERNATIONAL
BLCXDMSBURG
at West Chester
CHEYNEY
Oct. 27
at Edinboro
Nov 3
Nov 10
EAST STROUDSBURG
at Millersville
Co life i-enee
W-I.
Pet.
PSAC West
Sept. 15
Sept. 22
Sept. 29
Oct. 6
Oct. 20
Oct. 27
Nov. 3
Nov. 10
IndianaCPa.) C8-2)
Standings
Over;all
Pet.
W-E
8-2
8-3
7-4
6-5
5-6
2-9
1-10
.800
.727
.636
.545
.455
.182
.091
Coiifereiiee Ov er;all
W-L
Pet.
W-L
Pet.
5-1
5-1
4-2
3-3
3-3
1-5
0-6
Bloomsburg
West Chester
East Stroudsburg
Millervsille
Kutztown
Cheyney
Mansfield
6-0
5-1
4-2
3-3
2-4
1-5
0-6
.833
.833
.667
.500
.51X1
.167
.000
1.000
.833
.667
.500
.333
.167
.000
12-2
9-4
7-4
5-6
4-6
1-10
0-10
Last Week’s Results
Saturday, August 25
Shepherd 36, Millersville 6
Monday, August 27
California(Pa.) 26, East Sh'oudsburg 3
This Week’s Schedule
Saturday, September 1
West Chester at Edinboro
Shippensburg at Shepherd
Tiffin at Clarion
C.W. Post at Bloomsburg
Kutzown at Southern Connecticut State
Glenville State at California(Pa.)
Lock Haven at VMI
Sunday, September 2
Cheyney at Central St. (OH)
.857
.692
.636
.455
.400
.091
.000
Sept. 8
Sept. 15
Sept. 22
Sept. 29
Oct. 6
CHEYNEY
at East Stroudsburg
MILLERSVILLE
at Slippery Rock
CALILORNIA(PA)
Oct. 13
EDINBORO
Oct. 20
Oct. 27
Nov. 3
Nov. 10
at Lock Haven
at Clarion
SHIPPENSBURG
at Bloomsburg
Lock Haven C2-9)
Sept. 1
Sept. 8
Sept. 15
Sept. 22
Sept. 29
at VMI
EAST STROUDSBURG
at Millersville
at Yoxmgstown State
at Cheyney
Oct. 6
at Edinboro
Oct. 13
Oct. 20
Oct. 27
Nov 3
Nov 10
CALIEORNIA(PA)
INDIANA(PA)
at Shippensbuj-g
SLIPPERY ROCK
at Clarion
St. Anselm Co-10)
Sept. 8
EDINBORO
Sept. 15
Sept. 22
Sept. 29
Oct. 6
Oct. 13
Oct. 20
Oct. 27
Nov. 3
ASSUMPTION
at Pace
C.W. POST
at Stonehill
at Merrimack
BRYANT
at Bentley
at American
International
SOUTHERN
CONNECTICUT ST.
Nov 10
Shippensburg C5-^)
Sept. 1
Sept. 8
Sept. 15
Sept.'^
at Shepherd
at Liberty
at Kutztown
WEST CHESTER
Sept 29
EDINBORO
Oct. 6
Oct. 13
Oct. 20
Oct. 27
Nov. 1
Nov. 10
at Clarion
CALIFORNLA(PA)
INDIANA(PA)
at Shippensburg
SLIPPERY ROCK
at Clarion
Slippery Rock C7~4)
diejuey Ct-to)
Sept. 2
Sept. 8
Sept. 15
at Central State
at Indiana(Pa.)
CALIFORNIA(PA)
Sept. 22
at Edinboro
Sept. 29
Oct. 6
Oct. 13
Oct. 20
Oct. 27
Nov. 3
Nov. 10
LOCK HAVEN
at Howard
EAST STROUDSBURG
at Kutztown
MILLERSVILLE
at Bloomsburg
WEST CHESTER
Sept. 8
Sept. 15
Sept. 22
Sept. 29
Oct. 6
Oct. 13
Oct. 20
Oct. 27
Nov. 1
MILLERSVILLE
at Bowie State
KUTZTOWN
nTDIANA(PA)
at East Stroudsburg
CLARION
at Shippensburg
CALIFORNLA(PA)
at Lock Haven
Nov. 10
at Edinboro
from the athletic director
Thank you for your support of the Annual
Athletic Fund Drive.
Several years from now we may look back and
yiew 2006-07 as one of the most momentous in many
ears. The Fighting Scot athletic teams once again
^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 sum
mer break to begin preparations for the 2007-08 sea
son, they'll be able to work out in our
newly-ienovated weight room. It's exciting to watch
the day-to-day 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 gymna
sium 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 administratioa 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. Fi
nely, the scoreboard will be updated.
This project will be a huge benefit to the athletic
program, but it doesn't end there. The rest of the
campus community will see the benefits of this proj
ect.
Back to the playing field for a minute. Edinboro
won PSAC Championships in women's cross coimtry and wrestling, with the wnestUng team also win
ning 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 an
other outstanding showing at the swimming na
tional 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 ac
complished, 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
Edinboro Family must continue to grow. I can't tell
you how valuable your support has been since the
start of the Annual Athletic Frmd. 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 for
ward. Finally, please spread the word around. The
greatest way we can prosper is by networking, so
please tell a friend or two about Annual Athletic
Fund.
As always, thanks for your support. Please make
it a point to come back at some point this year and
see aU the improvements first h^d.
Bruce Baumgartner
Page 58
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here
edinboro university athletic fund drive
IMPORTANT:Comribulions can be made to
the tib.NI-RAL l UND, an ENDOWMENT, or
SPORT SPECIEIC - ibc majority of your gift
will go directly to the sport you designate.
GiftsAn-Kind, Securities. Trusts and Bequests
are now anoibcr method of giving.
LIST OF BENEFITS
Appropriate Tax Deduction*....
Newsletter (quarterly)..................
Recognition (football program)..
Season Ticket (all events)...............^
Athletic T-Shirt.................................................... *■
Athletic Sweatshirt................................................
Athletic Media Guides..........................................
Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet..........................
Athletic Dress Shirt..............................................
Season Ticket (family pass, all events)...............
Dinner with Athletic Director and President.
* Under applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, the amount of a contribution that is deductible for federal income tax purpose is limited to the excess of
the amount contributed over the value of any goods or services provided to the donor by Edinboro University.The Edinboro University Foundation wi noti y contri u
tors as to the value of any such items.
Dr. Jim Abraham
Kenneth Adams
Mr. & Mrs. James
Agresti
James Alexander
Brent Allen
David Antognoli
Joan Barbour
Geoffrey Barry
Peal Bartelt
Gloria Bartone
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Baum
gartner
Lois & Bob Baumgart
ner
Ron Beckett
Richard Bender
Max Bennink
Mia Bernard
Frank Berzansky
Dr. James Bisko
Robert Bloomquist
Dave Bohun
Mr. & Mrs. George
Bossert
Janet Bowker
Arnold Bradshaw
Joseph Brooks
Allen Brown
Bradley Browning
Charles Browning
Scott & Lynn Browning
Charles Browning
Ronald Bzorek
Chad Caros
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Cass
William Celio
Pat & Charles Cervone
John Chakot
Beverly Clemsen
Art Cocolin
Barbara & Joe Comi
Complete Wireless Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. James Con
nor
Dennis Creehan
John & Susan Criswell
Beverly Dale
Charles Daly
Dewey Davis
Rocco DeMaiolo
Denis DiLoreto
Edwin Dombrowski
Mark Duffner
Mark Eagan
Mr. & Mrs. Berkley D.
Ellis
Berkley J. Ellis
Ms. Susan Enoch
Kevin Feigherty
Ken & Linda Felker
Mr. & Mrs. John Flem
ing
Matthew Fomicola
Francis Furlong
Jill Carnot
Brian Gear
Dr. Robert Gensemer
Jim Gentile
Greg Gett
Patrick Gillespie
Sandra Globa
William Golla
Robert Corny
Sparky & Pat Gorton
fethleen Graff-Finger
Connie Haibach
Greg Heimpy
Jim Harrison
Frank Hartman
William Hathaway
James Hazlett
John & Sue Hennip
Jim & Evelyn Henson
Willie Hemadez
William Hernandez
Dave & Carla Higham
John Hilka
Dale Hrach
Michael Hrycko
Peter Hudson
Alton Huntley
Charles lannello
David Irlbacher
Scott Irlbacher
Bob & Pam Jahn
Thomas Jambro
David Jassak
Joe B’s Carpet Connec
tion
Larry Johnson
Robert Juliette
Nancy Kashey
Brent Katich
Henry Katzwinkel
Jim Keen
Michael Kelley
Jim & Kelly
Ryan & Carrie Kelly
Patricia Kennedy
Jim & Wanita Kennedy
Robert Kern
Bob King
Mariljm King
Jim Kirk
Edward Klavon
Dr. Robert Klinger
Mr. & Mrs. Brian
Knizner
Josh Koscheck
James Krentz
Mr. & Mrs. Michael
Kristobak
Jaqueline Kubican
Matthew Lamoreeaux
James & Janice Lee
JeffLevitetz
Joann Lightman
Art Lindquist
Art Lindquist Jr.
Ron Link
Dr. J. Blair Logan
Robert Lowther
Patti & Emil Magdik
Mr. & Mrs. Royce Mal
lory
George Mamros
Rebecca Manship
Robert Marz
Dominic Masciantonio
John McBride
Keith McCarthy
Keith McCauley
Chuck McCleary
James McClure
Dr. Robert McConnell
Gen. Gaiy McKissock
William McKnight
Kenneth McLaren
Daniel McLaughlin
Jason McMann
Bob Mengerink
Ron Miller
Lt. Col. Thomas Mira,
USAF
Robert Miseyka
AkramMolaka
Duane Morgan
Mark Musante
Louis Musica
Chris Myers
Keith Nicolls
Robert Nolan
Dr. Thomas Nuhfer
NYCAC Athletes Fund
Mr. & Mrs. David
O’Dessa
Rege OTSTeill
Operating Engineers
Local #66
Ray & Pam Overholt
Merrick Owen
Susan Packard
Bob Palmer
Dr. Janet Papiemik
Robert Parker
PerqMax Medical, LLC
Chuck & Tracy Perrotta
Pete Philley
Tim Pilewski
Ralph Pivirotto
Jack Podowski
Joseph Podufal
Lany Pollick
Cleveland Pratt III
James Prokell
Dr. Richard & Willie
Rahner
Dennis RanaUi
Mr. & Mrs. Todd Rebich
Bill & Judy Reed
William Reed Jr.
Ronald Reinig
Henry Rish
Scott Rittenhouse
Anthony Robie
Dr. Curtis Robinson
Michael Romeo
Joyce Ruland
Mr. & Mrs. David Ru
pert
Joseph Sass
Sandy Schechter
Jan & Bill Schulz
Peg Seeker
David Seigh
Jim Sekel
David & Chetyl Shene-
man
Lawrence Sherred
Joe Shesman
Harold Shields
Tom Shifflet
Douglas Sidle
Jack Sinnott
Greg Sirb
Donald Slaughter
Nelson Smith
Frank & Diana Smith
Franil Smith
James Stevens
Arthur Steves
Benjcimin Staffer
Dr. & Mrs. Alfred Stone
Mr. & Mrs. John Stonis
Thomas Suber
Joe Thayer
Matthew Thayer
Dr. Timothy Thompson
Tom Transue
Fred Trott
Mr. & Mrs. James
Turner
Lawrence Vaccaro
John Van Laningham
Joseph Veverka
Greg Walcavich
Margaret Walker
Dr. & Mrs. Bob Wallace
Mark Wallace
Joann Walsh
Tim Ward
Charles Welsh
Bruce Whitehair
Bernard Whitman
Rick Whittelsey
Jack & Emma Williams
Mr. & Mrs. Glade
Wright
David Wurst
Richard Yezzi
Stan Zeamer
Dr. Anthony Zumpetta
Support Your Favorite Activity
Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Cross Country/Track and Field, Football,
Women's Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball, Wheelchair Basketball,
Wrestlinff. Snorts Information and Sports Medicine
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Page 59
When we last gathered to watch Edinboro football the
Fighting Scots were celebrating Senior Day - at Allegheny
College. Due to the unplayable condition of Sox Harrison
Stadium, the game had to be moved to Allegheny.
The Fighting Scots went on to a big win that day
against Shippensburg. Behind the scenes, the wheels were
set in motion for a new look at Sox Harrison Stadium. A
couple of months later, with the strong support of the Edin
boro University Student Government Association, former
President Dr. Frank G. Pogue signed off on a plan to install
artificial turf (Sportexe), along with the installation of a
new scoreboard at Sox Harrison Stadium.
The end result is a beautiful new artificial surface that
will not only serve as the home field for the Fighting Scot
football and women's soccer teams, but also for various
other campus activities, including classes and club activities.
Today we celebrate the completion of this project with
a ribbon-cutting ceremony. As you might imagine, there
Dr. Frank G. Pogue
Dr. Jeremy Brown
Bruce Baumgartner
Todd Jay
Dave Higham
Josh Novak
Joe Malizia
Darren DiFilippo
Mike Robel
Dr. Gerald Kiel
Gordon Herbst
William Coleman
Bruce Whitehair
PLANNINC; A PARTY ORAN EVENT?
are many, many entities to thank. It is our hope that the list
below \^Sl cover that process, but it is also entirely possible
that we may miss someone. We hope that doesn't occur,
but should it, please know that it was an oversight and
your hard work in making this pipe-dream become a real
ity is greatly appreciated.
Our ceremonies will begin at 12:30 p.m., with several
individuals taking part. Representing the entire group will
be Dr. Jeremy Brown, Edinboro University's new Presi
dent, and SGA President Joe Malizia. Following the rib
bon-cutting and the Fighting Scots entering Sox Harrison
Stadium, Dr. Brown and Malizia will then serve as hon
orary captains for the game and proceed to midfield for the
Edinboro dininc services can help...
CO
FI^HTINd
FOR CROUPS ON A BUDGET, OURIUSTTHE BASICS PICK UP
MENU HAS GREAT FOODS FOR YOUR CASUAL PARTY,
^ \ EDINBORO
MEETING OR GET-TOGETHER,
'^DINING
SCOTS!
coin toss.
We hope you enjoy this new era of Boro athletics, and T
you get a chance, make sure to give those that worked so
hard on this project a pat on the back.
Appi Alla
Bob Shreve
Scott Browning
Gary Kagiavas
Edinboro University Construction
Office
Edinboro University Purchasing
Department
Edinboro Trustees
2006-2007 SGA Congress
Office of Student Activities
(Michelle Barbich, Michelle
Buccigrossi)
WHETHER YOU NEED AN ELABORATE DINNER OR SIMPLE
HORS D' OUVRES, OUR IN ANY EVENT CATERING MENU
WILL BE PERFECT FOR YOUR EVENT!
------
DOWNLOAD BOTH MENUS AT
WVmPINEONCAMPUS.COM/EDINBORO
Open daily...
located at rose hall.
Proudly Breiv
Students of Edinboro University
Edinboro University Athletic
Department
Edinboro University President's
Office
Sportexe (field)
United Civil Contractors (field)
Plarchak Construction (lights)
Lukasiak Construction
Various Other Contributors
STARBUCKS COFFEE
ail lion |»aiii
SOUPS
Openinc this fall...
The new food court located at Frank C. pouce Student center
Cjyber
Cafe
jAklC
>5141)
We Proudly Brew
CARIBOU
L5H51B-..
COFFEE 1
an Ihmi |iaiii
El
f
^
SOUPS
GRILL
CSANDELLA^
Wrapi
& Pizzas"
"O
ur world is flat bread
ISI4rD
dine§®JB
campus ®
www.d i neonca m pus.com/edi n boro
EXTREME Delivery
BARON-FORNESS
LIBRARY
Proudly Brew
STARBUCKS COFFEE
Have You Been
Injured
CAR, MOTORCYCLE, & COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE • NURSING HOME NEGLECT • WRONGFUL DEATH
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY • WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Bottom Line
After an injury, it's you against the insurance company.
Without professional representation how are you going to
get what you are entitled to?
We are serious about helping accident victims. Every case
matters to us, so we work hard for our clients. Our goal is to
get you the maximum settlement or award. Compassion,
caring, and the relentless pursuit of justice - these are the
hard-won values of The Travis Law Firm.
THE BEST
AMERICA
The Best
Lawyers in America™
Consumers' Guide
Attorney Grant C. Travis has been chosen for these honors. Not PA Supreme Court certifications. OhTy 2.5 percent of the total lawyers in Pennsylvania are listed in
the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Stars. Visit www.superlawyers.com for additional information.
___________
THE______
TRAVIS
LAW FIRM
THE INJURY LAWYERS
www.paautoinjury.com
Free Evaluation and Consultation • No Recovery, No Fee!
Erie 455-3839
100 state Street, Suite 210
Edinboro 734-6076
102 Lorna Lane
Home / Hospital Visits-lf you can’t come to us, we'll come to you.
Quarterback
PSAC West Rookie
of the Year
Edinboro University Football 2007
OHOSSROAOa
DINOR
Nnwiif flifiuirafi ny
Efllltll€il*i!i MEIII
EdlVlCi.
Jim ’’"Diiiiai”'' simy
\
2007 Schedule
September 1
Table of Contents
WEST CHESTER
1:00 p.m.
September 8
September 15
at St. Anselm
atBloomsburg
1:00 p.m.
12 noon
September 22
CHEYNEY
Family Test Weekend
1:00 p.m.
September 29
at Shippensburg*
1:00 p.m.
October 6
LOCK HAVEN*
Homecoming
2:00 p.m.
October 13
October 20
October 27
at Indiana(Pa.)*
at Califomia(Pa.)*
at Kutztown
November 3
November 10
CLARION*#
/
SLIPPERY ROCK*
Senior Day
* FSAC West contest
2:00 p.m.
.. 3:00 p.m.
1:05 p.m.
3:05 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
# PA SPORTSfever TV
Fighting Scots On The Radio, TV
Edinboro University football fans can catch
all the Fighting Scot gridiron action on WFSE
EM 88.9. The Edinboro student radio statio
UjU
' ~
will broadcast all eleven games, providing
A ]V1ERICA1\T
valuable
experience
for Edinboro
students,broadcasting
along with quality
broadcasts
of
-^*^C0LLEGE rm:)1o1 ^
,
'
C?
'I
J
KDI.NIIOUOI
Fightmg Scot athlehcs.
wsf, skMVKRSm
9 fm
In addition, the Edinboro University stu
dent television station, ETV, will present the Fight
ing Scots Game of the Week on ScotsCast. Current
plans call for all home football games to be aired,
and audio will also be streamed over the internet of
the team's away games.
Full video streams will be available from the links
provided on the athletics home page.
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 All-PSAC Performers ... .....................................4647
PSAC Scholar-Athletes................... .......................................... 49
Longest Plays ................................... .......................................... 50
All-Time Team................................... .......................................... 52
PSAC/ Opponents Today............... .......................................... 58
Today's Feature................................. .......................................... 60
For More Information
Information on Fighting Scot athletics is available on the inter
net by accessing Edinboro University's World V\tide web homepage at http:// www.edinboro.edu. Results also are available
on the Fighting Scot Hotline by calling (814) 732-1837.
The 2007 Edinhoro Fighting Scots
The West Chester Game
The West Chester Game
Edinboro Fighting Scots (6-5)
of Scott Browning, travelling to the eastern part of the state and handing
vs.
West Chester Golden Rams (9-4)
Saturday, September 1,2007
Sox Harrison Stadium-1:00 p.m.
Today’s Game
Edinboro Cb-5)
WESTCHESTER
IKK) p.m.
Sept. 8
Sept 15
at St. Anselm
at Bloomsburg
1:00 p.m.
12 noon
Sept 22
CHEYNEY
1:00 p.m.
Sept 1
Parent's Weekend
Sept. 29
atShippensburg
1:00 p.m.
Oct. 6
LOCK HAVEN
2:00 p.m.
Homecoming
at Indiana(Pa.)
2:00 p.m.
Oct 20
Oct. 27
at Califomia(Pa.)
at Kutztown
3:00 p.m.
1:05 p.m.
Nov. 3
Nov. 10
CLARION
SLIPPERY ROCK
3:05 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
Oct 13
Senior Day
West Chester C9“4)
Sept 1
Sept. 8
Sept. 15
Sept 22
|Sept. 29
jOct. 6
iOct. 13
Oct 20
iOct27
at Edinboro
at Delaware
CLARION
atShippensburg
BLOOMSBURG
at Millersville
KUTZTOWN
EAST STROUDSBURG
SIJOSEPH'S(IN)
CALIF0RNIA(PA)
atCheyney _______ _______
Welcome to another
season of Edinboro
football. Second-year
head
coach
Scott
Browning is hoping
this will be a very spe
cial season for his
Fighting Scots.
It will be this after
noon,
as
Edinboro
unveils a newly-refur
bished Sox Harrison
Stadium.
When we last saw
Sox Harrison Stadium,
it was covered in mud
from an November
snowstorm. The result
- Senior Day against
Shippensburg moved
down
1-79
to
Allegheny College.
That ultimately set
into motion a plan to
install an artificial turf
field surface.
That brings us to
|Nov.lO
this afternoon, as we
dedicate not only the
new playing surface, plus a new scoreboard and visitor s locker
|Nov;3
The only problem is, standing in the way is a West Chester team
that has made the NCAA Division II Playoffs the last
has been chosen the preseason favorite in the PSAC East. The Golde
Rams show up in every national preseason poll, including i/tti
the AFCA poll.
.
, ..
Did we mention that there's a little revenge motive for the
Golden Rams? These same two teams met in last season s ope^^r at
West Chester. It just so happens that the Golden
pX, ^
for the first time on their brand new artificial surface. OnlyJJe ^ig
ing Scots spoiled the celebration, defeating West Chester,
■
Realistically, West Chester's motive to win lies in its search for
fourth straight NCAA Playoff berth, and has nothing to do wit
venge. But you just know head coach Bill Zwaan will remind l^s
team, the preseason favorite in the PSAC East, of last year s score,
and the chance is there to return the favor.
As for the pre-game ceremonies recognizing the
out page 60 for more details. Hopefully it will make
special occasion, and part of a special season.
One thing is for sure. When the ball is kicked off to
held, ch^
y
ry
*e ^
campaign, you'll witness two of the top teams and
talent in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Confermce.
qtadiim
enjoy it, along with all the new amenities at Sox Harrison Stadiu .
Page
2
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 wm
since Bill 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.
Browning, see pages 6-7.)
(Formore on Scott
West Chester a 28-14 defeat in a PSAC crossover game.
The Fighting Scots used a familiar formula in the win, with a domi
nating defense and an efficient offense. Ranked number one in the coun
try a year ago in rushing defense, Edinboro limited the Golden Rams to
just 49 yards rushing. Overall, Edinboro outgained WCU 340 yards to
279, while holding the ball for 35 minutes and 49 seconds.
Edinboro forced six turnovers, all in the second half to erase a 7-3
halftime deficit. Redshirt freshman QB Trevor Hams hooked up with
Ryan Valasek for a pair of scores in the third quarter, covering 15 and 29
yards. Ulysee "Spud" Davis added a 7-yard scoring run early in the
fourth quarter to give the Boro a 22-7 lead. West Chester would pull
within 22-14 with just under six minutes to play but any comeback hopes
were dashed when freshman CB Houston Brown picked off a pass and
returned it 40 yards for a touchdown.
Edinboro Picked 4th in PSAC West
Preseason Poll
head coach. During that period he owns an impressive 36-17 record with
three trips to the NCAA Playoffs. Including six seasons at Widener, he
Western Division
1.
2.
California(Pa.) 8-3,5-1, Tlst
Indiana(Pa.)
8-2,5-1, Tlst
Slippery Rock 7-4,4-2,3rd
has a 90-38 ledger as a head coach.
6-5,3-3,T4th
The Edinboro-West Chester Series
5. Shippensburg
6. Lock Haven
7. Clarion
5-6,3-3, T4th
2-9,1-5,6th
1-10,0-6,7th
Eastern Division
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
West Chester
Bloomsburg
East Stroudsburg
Millersville
Kutztown
Cheyney
9-4,5-l, 2nd
12-2,6-01st
7-4,4-2,3rd
5-6,3-3,4th
4-6,2-4,5th
0-10,1-5,6th
Last Year’s Game
Witucki Named Preseason All-American
Edinboro 28, West Chester 14
Senior TE Kyle Witucki was named a second team Lindy's Magazine pre
season All-American, and was also recognized as a second team presea
son All-American by D2Football.com. Witucki, 6'4", 249 lb., received
plenty of recognition a year ago. He was accorded second team Daktronics Al-American honors and was an honorable mention All-Amer
ican by D2Football.com and Football Gazette, in addition to being named
to the All-PSAC West first team. Witucki caught 31 passes for 455 yards
Edinboro picked up an impressive win in the head coaching debut
Scoutiiig West Chester
The Golden Rams return a veteran team that has reached the NCAA
^Division H Playoffs each of the last three years. Now they have been
ehosen as the favorite in the PSAC East preseason poll, and have bigi^ger ambitions. The talk centers on advancing to the NCAA semifiinals. A year ago the Golden Rams defeated Bryant in the first round
of the Northeast Regional, 31-29, before suffering a 21-20 loss to |
iBloomsburg in the region semifinals ... WCU fimshed with a 9-4
'^record, and returns 38 letterwinners, including eight starters on ofifense and six on defense.
I
Players to Watch
Late^ Ferguson, ILB ~ the 6-0,245 lb. senior is a consensus pre-sea-
; son All-American who looks to lead the team in tackles for the fourth ?
' straight )^ear ... the 2006 PSAC East Defensive Player of the Year> he *
1 finished with 114 tackles and needs 99 tackles to break the school;
; record... named D2football.com second team All-American in 2006.
Mike Washington, WR — a two-time All-PSAC East performer who j
burned the Fighting Scots for 9 catches for 136 yards and 2 TDs a year |
ago... he caught 55 catches for 1,170 yards and 16 TDs all told, and ini
two seasons has 2355 yards and 31 TDs.
Osagie Osunde, RB — despite battling injuries and finishing with 522
yards on 89 carries, the senior earned first team AU-PSAC East hon
ors ... was limited to seven games... in 2004 rushed for 1,151 yards. i
Bill Zwaan, QB — the son of head coach Bill Zwaan, the senior earned
second team AU-PSAC East honors after throwing for 2,110 yards
with 22 TDs and 10 INTs.
OtherAll-PSAC Returnees: Ryan Devlin (OT), Anthony GaUup (CB),
Kermis Jones (C), Mike Mignogno (FS), Kevin O'Neill (OG), James
Thorpe (DT), Alex Walsh (PK)
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Division I Transfers Add Punch
Edinboro added four Division I transfers this summer, and all figure to
make an immediate impact. Most noteworthy is Tommie Campbell, a
junior strong safety who started six games at outside linebacker for Pitts
burgh last year, finishing with 49 tackles. Lucas Cox played tight end at
Iowa, but now the junior will line up at defensive tackle. Rob Stoner
(Youngstown State) and Justin Gomes (Ohio) are redshirt freshmen who
will start at offensive guard and kicker, respectively. Both are local prod
ucts, with Stoner playing at General McLane High School and Gomes at
McDowell High &hool.
Edinboro Statistics
4. EDINBORO
West Chester leads 4-3
the second straight year. Senior TE Kyle Witucki was also a first team
selection. Sophomore QB Trevor Harris was a second team choice and
was also voted the PSAC West Rookie of the Year. Senior FS Tom David
son was named to the All-PSAC West second team for the second time.
As a freshman, Houston Brown was a second team pick at tailback.
The Fighting Scots were picked fourth in the PSAC coaches preseason
poll. West Chester, meanwhile, is the favorite in the East.
/
Bill Zwaan (Delaware 79) begins his fifth season as the Golden Rams'
Defensive Player of the Year, and a year ago was a first team choice for
with 5 TDs.
Fighting Scots on ScotsCast,
PA SPORTSfever
Fighting Scot fans can catch Edinboro on television this season, as ETV,
the campus television station, will televise all five home games, called
ScotsCast. The games will also be streamed through the internet. In ad
dition, all road contests can be heard on the internet through EZstream.
The November 3 home game with Clarion will be shown live on the PA
Sportsfever network, encompassing much of Pennsylvania. Note that
the kickoff has been moved to 3:05 p.m. to accomodate television.
WCU Won’t Recognize Houston
A year ago Houston Brown was a thorn in the side of the Golden Rams.
He hopes to make a similar impact this year, although it will be distinctly
different. As a freshman comerback. Brown ended up being named the
PSAC West Defensive Player of the Week after fimshing with 3 tackles,
a pair of fumble recoveries, and his first career interception, which he re
turned 40 yards for a touchdown. Aer seven games Brown was moved
to tailback, and in four games finished with 414 yards on 85 carries. In
fact, he was named to the All-PSAC West second team.
Amico Leads Group of Five Returning
All-PSAC Performers
Three-time All-PSAC West selection Chris Amico headlines a group of
five returning Fighting Scots who were accorded AU-PSAC West honors
a year ago. The senior defensive tackle was named the 2005 PSAC West
Rushing
Ulysee '^pud" Davis
Houston Brown
Chaz Cobbs
130
85
59
EUP Totals
Opp Totals
368
339
Att.Yards
Avg.
Lg.
29
62
TD
483
414
294
3.7
4.9
5.0
7
7
1
1170
775
3.2
2.3
16
7
57
62
33
Yards
Pet
i TD
Int
Trevor Harris
313
192
2547
61.3
20
7
EUP Totals
Opp Totals
320
352
195
175
2587
2097
60.9
49.7
21
12
7
20
Comp.
Passing
Receiving
Ryan Valasek
yle Witucki
RichCerro
Ryan Rybicki
EUP Totals
Opp Totals
Tackles
Ben Stroup
Jim Soltis
Dave Jazenski
Damion Malott
No.
Yards
Avg.
TD
64
31
27
24
1032
455
428
309
16.1
14.7
15.9
12.9
10
3
1
40
78
55
192
175
2587
2097
133
12.0
21
12
78
51
Solo
Asst
Total
62
41
43
24
106
81
67
62
Sacks
5.5
- 5
Int
44
40
24
38
West Chester Statistics
Rushing
Brent Steinmetz
Osagie Osunde
Dean MiUard
Brandon Hargrc
2
WCU Totals
Opp Totals
Att.
Yards
171
89
49
35
903
522
316
266
479
478
2552
1717
Avg.
5.3
5.9
6.4
7.6
5.3
3.6
5
1
1
TD
15
6
5
2
31
13
2
2
2
4
Lg.
41
59
65
52
65
57
Att.
Comp.
Yards
Pet
TD
Int
Bill Zwaan
Matt Burdalski
223
58
136
33
2110
481
61.0
56.9
22
5
10
3
WCU Totals
Opp Totals
291
361
174
204
2714
2660
59.8
56.5
29
25
13
19
Passing
Receiving
Mike WashinHonL
Eric Ruffenach
Cody Qark
WCU Totals
Opp Totals
Tackles
Lateef Ferguson
Mike Mignogno
Jimmy Lewis
T.J. Cascio
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
No.
Yards
Avg.
TD
55
36
22
1170
384
398
21.3
10.3
18.1
16
2
6
83
31
67
174
204
2714
2660
15.6
13.0
29
25
83
70
Solo
Asst.
Total
Sacks
Int
52
36
35
29
62
40
36
27
114
76
71
56
2.5
0
0.5
2
1
1
1
0
Page 3
Welcome to Edinboro
Dear Family, Friends and Fans of the Fighting Scots:
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.
We 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. Eawrence 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. We 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.
Sox Harrison Field
James B. Schwab Company.
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 sever^ renovations, including a new
soimd system and improved handicapfped access areas in 1999. In 1997,
a new grandstand was constructed on the visitor's side of the field,
adding ^500 permanent seats, along with a press box, locker rooms and
Digital Imaging
Systems
m
Color Digital
Imaging
L
B8cW 8c Color
Copiers
Facsimile
Machines
Digital
Duplicators
a training room.
In addition to the football field, the facility contains complete track
facilities.
Wide Fo'^mat
Nete/oHi 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. Sox Harrison was the key figure in the building of Edinboro's
athletic program, unselfishly devoting 34 years of service to the University as
an athletic director, coach and physical education instructor. Appropriately,
he was the first member inducted into the Edinboro Athletic Hall of Fame
in 1982.
Harrison coached the Fighting Scot football team from its inception in
1926 to 1938, the returned to guide the gridders in 1941 and '42. In addition,
he coached the men's basketball team for 23 seasons, from 1928-53,
winning 175 games.
The stadium received a facelift this summer, giving it a spanking new
look. Most noticeable is the installation of an artificial surface, Sportexe, to
Page 4
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Printers
Solutions
%
Printing St
Document
Solutions
Parts ft
Supplies
RD(B®E]‘
(mageCommunkatloo Where Documents Are Going
SCHWAB CO
JAMES B. SCHWAB CO. INC.
2901 W. 22ND ST.
814 836-0008 TEL
814 836-0303 FAX
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
WWW.SCHWABCO.COM
Page 5
Head Coach
Scott Browning
2nd Year
Ohio State “8i
^cott Browning knows a thing
gram in 1986 as the running backs coach under Steve Szabo. After two
seasons on the offensive side of the ball, the ^aduate of The Ohio State
University moved to the defensive side, serving as the defensive backfield coach under HoUman. In 1994 he moved back to offense as the
_________ offensive line coach.
He had remained in
"Scott has hem a member of the Ed
charge of the Line
inboro coaching stafffor 20 years. He men since that time,
has demonstrated his ability to not
coaching such AUAmericans as Je
only coach athletes on the playing
remy O'Day, Joe
field, but also to lead young mm by
Valvoda and Greg
the example of his character and by
Bzorek. The last
his dedication to them as studmts
two years Brown
ing's offensive line
and individuals."
led the Pennsylva
nia State Athletic
Dr. Frank Pogue Jr.
Conference in
former President, Edinboro University
fewest sacks al
lowed. ,
When Tepper 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
or two about the Edinboro football
tradition. With twenty years imder
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.
Scott Brownings Coaching Background
One thing Browning didn't mess with
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
8-4
NCAA Division I-AA
semester.
Browning became the first coach at Ed
inboro since Sox Harrison to win his first two
games as head coach. That happened in
1926, the first year of football at the Boro.
Thanks to a 28-14 win at West Chester, he be
came the first coach since Bill McDonald in
1969 to win his first game as head coach.
That victory, on the road at West Chester be
tween a pair of 2005 NCAA playoff teams,
also displayed Browning's propensity as a
showboat gambler. The Fighting Scots went
for it on fourth down four times, and made it
three times.
"1 am very pleased to announce the
promotion of Scott Browning to the position
of head football coach at Edinboro Univer
sity," stated then President Dr. Frank G.
Pogue at the time. "Scott has been a member
of the Edinboro coaching staff for 20 years.
He has demonstrated his ability to not only
coach athletes on the playing field, but also to
lead yoimg men by the example of his char
acter and by his dedication to them as stu
dents and as individuals. He will join our
other highly successful coaches at Edinboro
University."
After serving as the offensive line
coach and recruiting coordinator in Lou Top
per's first season. Browning took over as the
offensive coordinator in 2001.
He had previously served as the offen
sive coordinator for five seasons under Tom
Hollman. In all. Browning had served as Edinboro's offensive line coach the previous 12
years.
Playoffs
Ohio State (1984-85)
1984
1985
Graduate Assistant
Graduate Assistant
Edinboro (1986-present)
Running Backs
Running Backs
9-3
9-3
1986
1987
1988
1989
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Running Backs
Running Backs
Defensive Backs
Defensive Backs
7-3
3-8
54-1
8-3
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
9-3 •
7-4 '
8-2-1
8-3
7-3
9-2
1996
Assistant Coach
1997
Assistant Coach
1998
Assistant Coach
1999
Assistant Coach
2000
2001
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
2002
Assistant Coach
2003
Assistant Coach
2004
Assistant Coach
2005
Assistant Coach
Defensive Backs
Defensive Backs
Defensive Backs
Defensive Backs
Offensive Line
Offensive Coordinator/
Offensive Line
Offensive Coordinator/
Offensive Line
Offensive Coordinator/
Offensive Line
Offensive Coordinator/
Offensive Line
Offensive Coordinator/
Offensive Line
Offensive Line
Offensive Coordinator/
Offensive Line
Offensive Coordinator/
Offensive Line
Offensive Coordinator/
Offensive line
Offensive Coordinator/
Offensive Line
Offensive Coordinator/
Offensive Line
2006
Head Coach
Rose Bowl
Citms Bowl
PSAC West Champions
•NCAA Division II Playoffs
NCAA Division 11 Playoffs
NCAA Division 11 Playoffs
NCAA Division II Playoffs
PSAC West Champions
NCAA Division 11 Playoffs
64
4r6
4-7
3-8
5-6
4-6
5-6
9-3
9-3
8-2
PSAC West Champions
NCAA Division II Playoffs
PSAC West Champions
NCAA Division II Playoffs
PSAC West Champions
6-5
Browning joined the Edinboro pro-
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
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
in 1984, dropping a 20-17 decision to
Scott Browning is introduced as Edinboro's 13th head coach by
use to finish with a 9-3 record. The
then Edinboro University President Dr. Frank G. Pogue on
following year Ohio State went bowl
January 5, 2006.
ing again, this time defeating
Brigham Young, 10-7, in the Citrus
Fighting Scot offense made great strides over
Bowl, to once again finish 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 Fligh 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 m 1983.
noted an elated Browning. "I was proud to
Browning, 48 and a native of
be a part of the teams in file 1990's that
Loudonville, Ohio, and his wife, Lynn, reside
ranked among the best in Division II, and
in Edinboro 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
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 School 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
country. 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!
Page 7
Assistant Coaches
Assistant Coaches
Wayne Bradford
Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
gth Year
Salisbury State ‘go
unit produced a first team AFCA All-American at linebacker, and
helped the Sea Gulls finish 7-2 with a berth m the ECAC Southwest
Keith Braxton
Chamg^^Wp
Defensive Line
2nd Year
Virginia Military Institute ‘g8
Salisbury State in 1990 with a bache
lor's degree in Business Administration. He completed work on his
master's degree in Business Administration froj^Salisbr^ State m
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
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
Perdue School of Business.
u
As an undergraduate, Bradford was an offensive Imeman. He
played on the 1986 Salisbury State team which finished as the NCAA
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: April 3,1968
points or less. He coached four
Hometown: Glen Bumie, MD
all-conference performers a year
CoDege Education: Salisbury
State University, B.S. in Business Ad
ago.
ministration -1990; M.S. in Business
A year ago his defensive
Administration -1992
unit recorded two more shutouts
Playing Experience: Salisbury
while leading the PSAC in rush
State University, offensive line ing defense (70.6 ypg-)' good for
1986-89
third in the coimiry.
Coaching Experience: Salisbury
Under Bradford's tutelage,
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 - deferwive 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
Children: Nicholas (9), Julia (7),
the honor a year ago, Chris
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
old son Mitchell.
Division III national runnerup.
•
•
Bradford and his wife, Gwen, reside in Edmboro with their nmeyear-old son, Nicholas, seven-year-old daughter, Julia and two-year-
MikeYurcich
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 Hoosieis' offense, he assisted with the wide receivers.
Yurcich is no stranger to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Coherence.
After attending Mount Union in 1994-95, he transferred to CaMomia (Pa.) and
played three seasons for the Vulcans. Yurach 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.) witfi a bachelor's de
gree in Industrial Organization
Psychology in May 1999, and later
earned his master's degree in
School Counseling from St. Francis(IN). While at St. Francis(IN), he
served as an assistant coach for the
Cougars, helping USF to four con
secutive Mid-States Football Asso
ciation Mid-East League
Championships and four NAIA
Playoff berths. The Cougars were
38-8 during the four-year period.
After coaching the running
backs in 1999 at St. Francis, Yurcich
worked with the quarterbacks in
2000 and 2001. He served as the
offensive coordinator and quarter
backs coach in 2002. He was also
the junior varsity head coach from
2000-02.
Yurcich resides in Edin
boro.
Yurcicli’s
Personal Data
*
Bom:
November 5,1975
Hometown: Euclid, OH
College Education: California Uni
versity of Pennsylvania, B.A. in In
dustrial Organization Psychology 1999; University of Saint Francis
(Ind.), M.Ed. in School Counseling 2002
Playing Experience: Mount
Union College, quarterback -1994-95;
^Cahfomia University of Pennsylva-
Irda, quarterback -1996-98
Coaching Experience: Indiana
University - offensive graduate assis
tant, 2003-04; University of Saint Fran
cis (Ind.) - running backs, 1999;
quarterbacks, 2000-02; offensive coor
dinator, 2002; junior varsity head
coach, 2000-02; Edinboro University quarterbacks, 2005; offensive coordi
nator, 2006.
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here.
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 VMTs
26-23 win over Appalachian
State.
In all, he played in 44 ca
reer games with 35 starts. He
was a tri-captain as a senior.
After serving as an assis
tant coach at Loras for a year,
Braxton left coaching for two
years to work as a customer serv
ice representative at First Union
National Bank in Richmond, VA
before returning to his alma
mater in 2001.
Braxton is a native of
Beaverdam, VA. He graduated
from VMI in 1997 wi& a bache
Braxton’s
Personal Data
Bom: April 10,1975
Hometown: Beaverdam, VA
CkiUege Education: Virginia Mili
tary Institute, B.A. in History -1997
Playing Experience: Virginia Mil
itary Institute, defensive tackle 1993-96
Coaching Experience: Loras Col
lege — defensive tackles, 1997; Vir
ginia Military Institute ~ defensive
tackles, 2001-05; Edinboro University
- defensive line, 2006
including Associated Press Little AU-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 AllAmerica 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
all, he earned first team
All-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
Glenville State, serving as the secondary coach during the 1997 and '98
campaigns.
Niedbala and his wife, Melissa, reside in Meadville, PA.
lor's degree in History. He is sin
gle and resides in Edinboro.
Jim Henson
Kim Niedbala
Running Backs
loth Year
Hiram ‘68
Defensive Backs
2nd Year
Clarion ‘gg
Kim Niedbala joined the Edinboro coaching staff in
the spring
Nied-bala’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: leaver 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- 1996
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-%
Coaching Experience: GlenvUle
and special teams coordinator
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
Denson’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
Collie Education: Hiram Col
inboro.
After working on the de
fensive side of the ball as the
strong safeties/outside lineback
ers coach for two years, Henson
moved over to the offense and
will instruct the running backs
for the sixth straight season. He
previously worked with the run
ning backs in 1999 and was in
charge of the defensive linemen
in'98.
Henson joined the
Edinboro staff after serving as a
mathematics teacher, football
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
lege, B.A. in Arts & Mathematics 1968; Youngstown St. Univ., M.S. in
Mathematics Education -1972
Playing Experience: Hiram Col
lege, defensive back -1964-66
Coaching Experience: Cardinal
Middlefield (OH) High School - as^
sistant coach, 19^75; Grand Valley
(OH) High School - head coach,
1976-97; Edinboro Univ. - defensive
line, 1998; strong safeties/ outside
linebackers, 2000-01; running backs,
1999,2002 to present
Wife: Evelyn
Children: Jim (38), Jennifer (30)
Page 9
Football Support Staff
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 Coxmty Football Hall of Fame.
Prior to beginning 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
Yoimgstown 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.
Anthony Peluso
Offensive Line
2nd Year
Edinboro ‘o6
Edinboro head coach Scott Browning con
siders 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 All-PSAC West honors
and was an honorable mention D2Football.com All-American. He also
earned second team Football
Gazette All-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 Edncation: Edinboro
the offensive line since joining
University of Pennsylvania, B.S. in
Social Science - 2006
the Freeze midway through fiie
Playing Experience: Edinboro
2006 season.
University, offensive guard - 2000Peluso completed work on
2003
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.
2005; offensive line, 2006
Todd Fusillo
Head Manager
Shawn Loughlin
Manager
Brett Petrilla
Manager
John Van Laningham
Manager
Mike
CradducL
Student Asst.
dinboro
v
niversity
Chris
Kaczor
U
Student Asst.
The Fighting Scot Academic Honor Roll
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
Michael Cradduck*. ....................3.28
Bobby Darch........... ..............3.07
Justin Gomes _____ ..............3.10
Spencer Gray......... ......................... 3.11
.3.56
Trevor Harris*____ ................
Tyler Hersperger ... ..............3.06
Page lo
Shane Hess*................ ..................3.39
Dave Jazenski................. ..........3.19
Chris Kaczor* .................. ................3.54
Joe Malizia*..................... ................. 3.91
Damion Malott ........... ..........3.10
Caleb Mayer* .................. ..................3.81
Hardin Moss*................. ................. 3.30
Y'Hoshua Murray* ..... ..........4.00
Brian Shreve* ...................... ..
GregSondag* ..........................
Ben Swank*..................... ..
JoeWanson*................. .........
Kyle V\^tucki* .........................
Andy Young...........................
of Prti 11 sylvania
Breakfast Is Just The Beginning!
OPEN
.....3.38
.. .3.88
.....3.70
.....3.58
........3.56
.......... 3.11
6 a.m. - midnight
idaysaweek
207Plum Street
* PSAC Scholar-Athlete
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
734-4600
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Fighting Scots Profiles
Recipient of the 2006
ERIE
INSURANCE
F.W.
Hirt
Quality Agency Award
Donnye Aiken
Cliris Amico
CB
Sr.
6’o”
Erie, PA
165 lbs.
NG
Webster, NY
267 lbs.
Jeremy Appell
So.
E)E
Webster, NY
6’2”
237 lbs.
Ron Bardo
Pr.
6’4”
LS
Canton, PA
267 lbs.
Hamilton Insurance
has achieved the highest honor Erie Insurance
bestows on an agency.
Call today and experience the exemplary service
the Hamilton Insurance Agency has to offer.
Cliris Bess
Fr.-r
TE
Cleveland, OH
257 lbs.
Anthony Biagotti LB
Matt Black
Fr.
Fr.
6’4”
WilUamsville, NY
177 lbs.
C
Athens, PA
257 lbs.
Nick Borgosz
OT
HAMILTON INSURANCE AGENCY
207 ERIE STREET
EDINBORO, PA 16412
Fr. Clarence Center, NY
6’5”
311 lbs.
814-734-5618
WWW.HAMILTONINS.COM
INSURANCE.TURK@VERIZON.NET
David Bostic
Fr.
S’lo”
FS
Tavares, FL
187 lbs.
Houston Brown TB
Chris Amico
So.
c’g”
Westerville, OH
196 lbs.
Chad Brooks
So.
6’i”
Jeremy Burr
Jr.
DT
Brockport, NY
258 lbs.
WR
South Wales, NY
171 lbs.
S999b
Rghtiiig Scots Profiles
Mike Byers
P
Fr. New Kensington, PA
6’i”
200 lbs.
Josli Bzorek
Jr.
6’4”
DT
Saxonhurg, PA
305 lbs.
Brad Callan
Fr.
S’lo”
OLB
Edinboro, PA
200 lbs.
105 ERIE
STREET
EDINBORO, PA
James Camardese CB
Jr.
5’8”
Crescent, PA
165 lbs.
734-7355
Tommie CairqjJbellSS
MattCatemolo DT
Ricli Cerro
Jr.
6’3”
So.
s’lo”
Jr.
5’9”
Aliquippa, PA
205 lbs.
Webster, NY
262 lbs.
WR
Franklin, PA
186 lbs.
Scott Christie
Jr.
6’4”
OG
Slippery Rock, PA
298 lbs.
www.johnswildwoodpizza.com
Supplying all your photographic
needs at discount prices
Mayer Brothers Construction Co.
1902 CHERRY STREET
ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA 16502
(814) 452-3748 • FAX (814) 455-7973
Chaz Cohhs
Jr.
S’lo”
TB
Pittsburgh, PA
202 lbs.
Eric Costello
Jr.
6’3”
C
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■I
VanTuil
Erie, PA
290 lbs.
John H. Laver, III - President
Richard T. Weschler, Jr. - Vice President
Deborah A. Snyder - Asst. Secretary
Photo & Imaging Center
■ 111
Mavbro Asphalt Plant
(814) 454-8807
Lucas Cox
Jr.
6’s”
DT
Springdale, PA
254 lbs.
Charles DampareWR
Jr.
6’3”
Pittsburgh, PA
166 lbs.
2254 West 8th Street
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 453-6601
19051 Park Ave. Plaza
Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 336-5315
Fighting Scots Profiles
JOE B's CARPETS
Tom Davidson
Sr.
6’i”
Geneva, OH
205 lbs.
Denayne Dixon
Jr.
6’4”
FS
TE
Cleveland, OH
251 lbs.
Ulysee Davis
Jr.
5’9”
Bryans Road, MD
190 lbs.
Jimmy Doran
So.
5’g”
TB
FB
Clay, NY
215 lbs.
Ben Denn
Fr.
^’11”
OLB
Jamestown, NY
190 lbs.
Jamell Dennis
So.
6’o”
TB
Webster, NY
225 lbs.
James Fnglisii OLB
Stefan Fnglisii WR
Sr.
6’2”
Fr.-r Mayfield Hts., OH
6’o”
174 lbs.
Mayfield Hts., OH
200 lbs.
Mike E^ocli
Jr.
6’3”
DE
Fredonia, NY
254 lbs.
Mike Fazio
So.
6’4”
OG
Pittsburgh, PA
289 lbs.
"Well BEE There When You Need Us!"
3B45 IV. IS™ STREET
[814] 833- IBIS
3333BUFFALO RD,
[814] 839-8833
Matt Fischer
Fr.-r
ILB
Erie, PA
Ryan Genco
Fr.
P
Silver Creek, NY
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Page 17
Fighting Scots Profiles
Try Our Famous
Footlonq
Subs!
Our Footlong Subs are meals in themselves.
Mr
%
?■ ■
Nate Glasser
Fr.
6’o”
NG
Monaca, PA
277 lbs.
Justin Gomes
Fr.-r
5’8”
PK
Erie, PA
197 lbs.
Derrick Gk>oden OT
Brad Gossett
Fr.
6’2’*
So.
6’4”
Allison Park, PA
277 lbs.
TE
Perry, OH
255 lbs.
&
IkJi
m M m mm-
.suBiunv*
www.subway.com
Ryan Greene
Jr.
6’2”
ILB
Pittsburgh, PA
241 lbs.
Mykel Griggs
So.
S’li”
WR
Orrville, OH
179 lbs.
Syl Manner
Sr.
DE
Pittsburgh, PA
217 lbs.
Ben Harris
Sr.
6’s”
LS
n smBUMcn
©1998 Doctor's Associates Inc. • Printed in U.S.A. • Property of SFAFT
Jersey Shore, PA
262 lbs.
The Greatest Names In Sporting Goods
Trevor Harris
So.
b’s”
QB
Madison Harvey WR
Waldo, OH
205 lbs.
Fr. New Kensington, PA
5’g”
175 lbs.
wwi/if.epiesportstore.com
JManxi.
‘We’ve Got the Home Field Advantage!’
701 STATE ST.
DOWNTOWN
(814) 452-2289
The Hometown Bank with the Hometown Touch
^LLsitE
James Englisli
Brandon Hensley DT
Jyier Hersperger OT
Fr.
6’i”
Fr.-r
6’5”
Ravenna, OH
241 lbs.
^LsavincGS BANK
MoonTwp.,PA
260 lbs.
FDIC Insured
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
1950 ROTUNDA DR.
Next to Tinseltown
(814) 866-0200
Tfernri r7m?TrrflT7T^Trn
* ** *
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Jordan Krentz OLB
Fr.
6’o”
Murrysville, PA
195 lbs.
Evan Landis
Fr.-r
6’i”
I>L
Penn Run, PA
262 lbs.
Kyle Latzo
Fr.-r
6’2”
OG
Erie, PA
294 lbs.
John Malizia
Fr.
6’o”
Caleb IVIayer
Syl Manner
Sr.
6’o”
ILB
Emporium, PA
199 lbs.
FB
Bennington, VT
221 lbs.
]Mike Mader
Sr.
5’io”
Nick Marino
Fr.-r
s’li”
WR
Webster, NY
186 lbs.
M^ike M^ills
Sr.
6’s”
OLB
Lyndhurst, OH
182 lbs.
OT
Girard, OH
295 lbs.
Fighting Scots Profiles
Chad Monheim PK
Fr.
S’lo”
Webster, NY
169 lbs.
Han IVehrasld
Fr.-r
6’o”
OLB
Madison, OH
205 lbs.
Charles Morris
Fr.-r
5’S”
FS
Pittsburgh, PA
169 lbs.
Hardin M^oss
Jr.
6’i”
Anuli Ngiingaiia HE
Gary Nolen
Fr.-r
6’i”
Fr.-r
S’lO^
Solon, OH
233 lbs.
OLB
Erie, PA
224 lbs.
WR
Pittsburgh, PA
159 lbs.
YHoshua Murray OLB
Jr.
6’o”
Braddock, PA
214 lbs.
Justin Olney
Sr.
S’li”
FB
Amanda, OH
240 lbs.
868-2333 774-0997 337-8670
4504 Peach St
Erie PA 16509
H.J. Patterson
Fr.
S’9’'
SS
Altoona, PA
180 lbs.
Brandon Petry
Fr.-r
6’s”
OT
Delaware, OH
260 lbs.
259 Main St East
Girard PA 16417
—LOCAUYOWMED —
HO FEES TO APPLICANTS
RD. 2 Dunham Rd
Meadville PA 16335
440-992-2024
assw.PnspBetnd.
AshttMa, OH 44004
))
UmdamkJssoCi m.
www.careerconceptsinc.com
Julian Pintola
Caleh Mayer
Fr.
6’o”
C
Washington, PA
263 lbs.
Kelley PonsoU OLB
Fr.
6’o”
Edinboro, PA
187 lbs.
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Page 23
Fighting Scots Profiles
Jake Reynolds
Fr.
6’o”
OT
Avon Lake, OH
309 lbs.
Ryan Rybicld
Jr.
6’s”
WR
Covina, CA
214 lbs.
J.D. Rodgers
Fr.
6’s”
P
Burgettstoivn, PA
180 lbs.
IVIarcus Rose
Fr.
^’8”
Brian Schneider QB
Brian Shreve
Sr.
6’o”
Jr.
6^4”
Hookstoum, PA
192 lbs.
Page 24
Kyle Ruggeri
Fr.-r
6’o”
Dan Skelton
Fr.
5’9”
TB
Fr. Columbia Cross Rds, PA
S’li”
175 lbs.
NO
Webster, N\
265 lbs.
SS
Edinboro, PA
176 lbs.
Greg Sondag
NG
Rochester, NY
272 lbs.
Devaun Stedge
IVlike ]Mills
OT
Erie, PA
314 lbs.
AdamSmilhFriedman
Fr.
6’2”
CB
Columbus, OH
162 lbs.
ILB
Fr.-r Canal Winchester, OH
6’3”
214 lbs.
Rob Stoner
Fr.-r
6’2”
OG
Edinboro, PA
294 lbs.
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Herei
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
i
s
Ben Swank
Fr.-r
5’g”
WR
Edinboro, PA
191 lbs.
Jesse Willianis
CB
Fr. Maple Heights, OH
5’8”
162 lbs.
James Thomas DE
Taurean Valentine CB
Joe Wanson
Fr.
S’li”
Sr.
So.
6’s”
Pittsburgh, PA
201 lbs.
Jon Williams
Fr.
6’s”
QB
Irving, NY
268 lbs.
Allentoum, PA
175 lbs.
Kyle Witucki
Sr.
6’4”
TE
Tarentum, PA
249 lbs.
Andy Young
Sr.
6’4”
QB
DuBois, PA
200 lbs.
OT
Greenville, PA
307 lbs.
f
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
CAMPUS BOOKSTORE
Visit us Online @www.edinboro.edu keywordibookstore
Call us @814-732-2456
Store Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30-5:30, Fri. 8:30-4:30
Kyle W^itucld
Andy Young
•
Textbooks
Software
•
Trade Books Insignia Items
■
Art Supplies
Graduation Supplies
•
Clothing
School Supplies
Have a GREAT Season
Fighting Scots!
Try the natural goodness
oSTroyer farmsPotato Ch^
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
m
/Jf
w
p }.
h ^
h
'
k
.
Alt'
¥m
f
/
^ V
M*
ji
/-
■
nilir
'T'"
to
Snqfybeaer!
Trailer Farms Inc.,
Waterford, Pa. 16441
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
V.
s
.4# ^
.
'
m't ^
■4
I
GRAND VALLEY STATE
V>>
.AODIIIE
"
■
THE TEAMS YOU’VE
GOTTA WATCH
V- V
*
i: ^
..
WMi
^
s,'
tP
^ KICKOFF 2007
\
n't ' ■
Matt “Matty Ice” Ryan
Bruce Smith
The Mountaineer
Games to Watch, Weeks 1-3
^ (All times Eastern Standard)
Week One
Sept. 1
;
UNIVERSITY SPORTS PUBLICATIONS CO., INC.
570 Elmont Road Elmont, NY 11003
Tel: 516-327-9500 • Fax: 516-327-3099
Executive VP - operations
Jeff Botwinick
Executive VP - Business Development
Martin Lewis
Tennessee at California
Oklahoma State at Georgia
New Mexico at UTEP
Idaho at USC
(8 p.m. ABC)
(6:45 p.m.. ESPN2)
(10 p.m., CSTV)
(10:15 p.m., FSN)
Sept. 3
Florida State at Clemson
(8:00 p.m., ESPN)
Executive VP - Sales
Steven Farkas
Executive VP - Team Relations
David Gerschwer
Week Two
Sept. 8
Executive Administrative Director
Julie Wong
free Logitech^
But the TV is only the first nine yards
Production Manager
Julia Yurkovich
Harmony 550 remote
Circuit City will help complete your experience by ensuring
you have the right HD source and cables to get full HD.
with purchase of any Panasonic TV 129.99 value
Associate Editor
Jake Lemkowitz
70Y442H10211873061
Design
SS S
» S S
So visit your local Circuit City or www.circuitcity.com
to get the full picture.
3 ways to buy
click 2417drcuitdty.com
^
Just plug it into the Internet & it
programs itself for one remote to
control all your equipment.
COm© in over 600 stores ^
CSlI 2417 800-593-4250
(3:30 p.m., FSN)
(9:15 p.m., ESPN)
(10:00 p.m., VERSUS)
Editor-in-Chief
Melissa Malamut
And firedog is there to install your TV and consolidate
your remotes into one. They’ll even stick around to make
sure you know how it all works.
Boise State at Washington
Virginia Tech at LSU
Wisconsin at UNLV
Chaz Casual
©2007 University Sports Publications Co., Inc.
All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written
permission from the publisher is expressly prohibited.
Cover photo by Ron Irby.
Week Three
Sept. 13
West Virginia vs. Maryland
TCU vs. Air Force
(7:45 p.m., ESPN)
(8:00 p.m., CSTV)
Sept. 15
Notre Dame vs. Michigan
Hawaii vs. UNLV
(3:30 p.m., ABC)
(9:30 p.m., MTN)
Hail Rutie
Twenty-three years after the fateful pass, the “midget moses”
from Natick goes immortal
Guys.
2000 Miles
Wild Can It
By Jake Lemkowitz
S Doug Flutie's football resume includes one Heisman trophy, six CFL Player of
the Year awards, one stint as a star attraction in the ill-fated USFL and a 21-year
professional career that includes 12 years in the NFL. Now he can add one more
accomplishment to that list: College Football Hall of Fame inductee. The honor
was given to Flutie this past May, and ensures that his lasting legacy will be as
one of the greatest college quarterbacks of all time.
Flutie broke more Boston College records than you can count on both hands,
and in the minds of college football fans, he single-handedly put BC on the
map. Applications for admission to Boston College shot up so high the year
after Flutie led the Eagles to the Cotton Bowl, the influence of NCAA athletics
on college applicants is now referred to as the “Flutie Effect." After his senior
season, the man who wore #22 graduated with the most all-time total offense in a
college career (11,054 yards) and the most all-time college career passing yards
(10,579). That year he won the Heisman Trophy, the Maxwell Award, the Walter
Camp Award, the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award and the lists goes
on. To top it all off, he excelled in his classes. He's the only player to ever be
nominated for both a Heisman and a Rhodes Scholarship.
But Flutie's four years as an Eagle are indelibly defined by a single moment: the Hail
Mary pass that gave Boston College a 47-45 victory over Miami as time expired
on the day after Thanksgiving, 1984. Flutie scrambling, the seconds ticking away,
the improbable distance of the pass, Gerry Phelan (Flutie's roommate) making
the catch, the announcer screaming in the booth, Flutie running down the field to
celebrate. It's one of those college football moments that transcends fan affiliation
and carries a vague sense of historical greatness.
But it didn’t take long for the young quarterback to discover that the greatness
of this one moment was both a blessing and a curse. While Flutie had been
propelled to household name status, he was forced to play in this one moment's
shadow for the rest of his career. Not that the 5-foot-9, 175-pound man from
Natick let that phase him one bit. As long as he has played the game, Flutie has
approached every chance to step onto the field as a chance to prove himself to
skeptics.
You’re too small. That was what they told nine-year-old Doug Flutie, who at 63
pounds, was under the minimum required weight to play on his brother's Pee
Wee team. Flutie heard the same tune when he got to high school, and he heard
it again four years later, even after graduating from Natick High as an All-League
QB with a missile-launcher arm. Boston College was the only Division 1 school to
offer Flutie a scholarship. He was short for a quarterback, but knew how to see
the field and was lightning quick out of the pocket. He had potential.
Flutie rose quickly through the ranks. First he worked his way up to the fourthstring QB spot as a freshman in training camp. Then the starting quarterback
went down with an injury before the season started, and the second and third
stringers couldn’t find a way to win any of the team's first three games. BC
decided to give Flutie a shot. Two starts later, he threw for 244 yards and three
touchdowns in a 41-6 win over Army.
From that moment on, Flutie was the man. Until he got to the pros, that is, when
the whole business of proving that he was big enough to play started all over
again. But while Flutie certainly had his detractors over the years, there's no
question that he is loved in every city that he ever played, from Boston to San
Diego to Buffalo to Calgary.
For College Football Hall of Fame voters, the choice was obvious, and the QB
from Natick was happy to accept. “My whole life of being the little guy and having
a little chip on my shoulder, from year to year trying to prove myself, and at the
end of the day to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame is a very
special honor for me," he said at a press conference the day that the award was
announced. Flutie is now going into his first year as a college football analyst for
ABC and ESPN. If his other rookie performances are any indication, he’ll do just
fine.
The play calling of announcers Dan Davis and Gino
Cappelletti is part of what makes Flutie's Hail Mary
one of the most memorable college football moments
of all time. This is the transcript of the final moments of
that Boston College vs. Miami game.
DAVIS ■ Here’s your ballgame, folks, as Flutie takes
the snap...He drops straight back...has some time...
Now he scrambles away from one hit...looks...uncorks
a deep one for the end zone...Phelan is down there...
CAPPELLETTI: Oh, he got it!
DAVIS: Did he get it?
CAPPELLETTI: He got it!
DAVIS: Touchdown! Touchdown! Touchdown!
Touchdown! Touchdown, Boston College! He did it!
He did it! Flutie did it...He hit Phelan in the end zone...
Touchdown!
CAPPELLETTI: I don't believe it!
Visit WildHogsDVD.com
DAVIS : Oh, my goodness!
Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13 ^
For Crude And Sexual Content, And Some Violence
Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entetlainment, Inc., Burbank, CA 91521.
CBuena Vista Home Entertainment. Inc.
Greats:
Catching up with Bruce Smith
Two decades after terrorizing quarterbacks as a Hokie, Bruce Smith has been
carried back to old Virginia.
By Jeff Cummins
m Bruce Smith was ahead of the curve as a pass rusher in
the early to mid 1980s. He had size, strength and speed. A
little known fact, however, is that much of his success came
from the moves he learned from playing basketball and from
using the mental strategy of a baseball pitcher.
Smith utilized the agility he learned playing basketball to evade
blockers, rather than merely relying on his ability to overpower
them. He also used the strategy of a pitcher to manipulate
the blocker. Smith would use one move several times before
using a different one to surprise the offensive lineman.
“Yeah, I think I was somewhat ahead of the curve," Smith
says. “People think of me as having been a great football
player, but in truth, I got a tremendous amount of my moves
from playing basketball. Quickness, agility and having great
balance, I got all that from playing basketball. So I attribute a
lot of my success to playing basketball. It allowed me to be
able to use moves that 99 percent of the guys on the playing
field wouldn't even attempt, wouldn't even think about."
Smith says that today, Julius Peppers of the Carolina Panthers,
who played both football and basketball at North Carolina,
reminds him most of how he played at Virginia Tech.
“In my particular case, I would always think of rushing the
quarterback as being like a Major League pitcher. I'm going
to keep him off-balance," Smith says, referring to his strategy
against offensive tackles. “I'm not going to let him know what
I'm thinking or what moves I'm planning on using. I'm going
to set him up. I'm going to give him the speed rush, and then
when I get him leaning. I'm going to spin on him, and once
you spin on him, he's going to say, ‘OK, I can't jump out
there as quick anymore,' and that will set up your ability to
get around the corner, slap his hand, duck that shoulder up
underneath and get leverage on him. So you give a fastball,
another fastball, and then you throw him a curve, and then
you throw him a slider. Then you've got him thinking, instead
of going on his particular pass sets that he was taught. Then
you've got him. Once you get him thinking instead of listening
to the play that's called and saying, ‘OK, it's a five-step drop.
I've got to slide out two yards or three yards.' Once you get
him thinking, if he starts running out trying to catch you, it's
all over."
Smith played 19 years in the National Football League,
earning 12 Pro Bowl selections and leading the Buffalo Bills
to four Super Bowls. After retiring from professional football,
Smith is right back in Virginia, where he consults on many
commercial development projects, not far from where he
played college football.
"I would always think of rushing the
quarterback as being like a Major
League pitcher- I'm going to keep him
off“balance-"
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 1990-2007. GEICO: Washington, DC 20076. © 2007 GEICO
♦ i
ij
CONTINUED
t!
I
I
II
Introducing the Panasonic Lumix" TZ3.
Equipped to wow.
With 10x optical zoom, 28mm wide-angle Leica lens and 7.2 megapixels,
the Panasonic Lumix TZ3 is designed to amaze with every shot. And all Lumix
cameras have MEGA Optical Image Stabilization and Intelligent ISO Control to help
keep your pictures crystal clear.
Panasonic sdeas for >ife
learn more at panasonic.com
$^The Greats: Bruce Smith
1'
Smith played for Virginia Tech from 1981 to 1984, and up to that
point, the school had yet to achieve powerhouse status in football.
Ultimately, Smith saw the future opening up for Virginia Tech, and
decided it was the right school for him, a decision that changed
Virginia Tech’s fortunes considerably.
knowledge along the way. He lists coach Bill Dooley as his biggest
influence during college.
“Another game that stood out was when I played against West
Virginia and Jeff Hostetler was the quarterback,” Smith says. “I
broke through the line of scrimmage and got an incredible hit on
Hostetler. He laid there for a second, got up, took one step and
collapsed, and they had to take him off the field."
“I think it’s certainly going to be an emotional day, an inspiring day.
You will see the whole Hokie nation, as well as individuals from
around the country giving support to this university, to the victims,
to everyone who was affected, all of our Hokie family. It’s going to
be a tremendous outpouring of support. I’ll tell you, that first game,
I plan on being there.” ^
“Bill taught me valuable lessons of being able to distinguish the
difference between playing hurt and playing injured,” Smith says.
“Certainly, you can play with some degree of pain, but you can
“I saw the potential," Smith says of Virginia Tech. “I saw that they not play injured. There was one particular situation in which I
had an up and rising athletic program. It was one of the top schools sprained my ankle in a game and during the week I couldn’t
practice because my ankle was still
in the country, and it was in a beautiful
swollen. He pulled me aside and he said
setting, located in the mountains in “(The first game) is
in vague terms, ‘I understand you can’t
Virginia, and that was a big factor for going to be a tremendous
me, being able to stay in the state of outpouring of supportpractice, your ankle is swollen, but what
are you going to do come Saturday?’ I
Virginia and get a quality education and 1'11 tell youi that first
play some big-time football, but it was game-i I plan on being
said, ‘Well, I’ll be there for you.' Those
under the radar screen. I think with my there-"
experiences helped prepare me for what
lied ahead in playing in the National
selection as the first player taken in the
Football League.”
NFL Draft is what helped put the VT
football program on the map."
Smith’s devotion to his alma mater is obvious, and it’s amplified
Using his quickness and an array of moves. Smith sacked Duke by the tragedy that took place last spring. Like so many people,
quarterback Ben Bennett four times in one game, but there was he appreciates the outpouring of support for the victims, and he’s
something about Smith's play that a mere recitation of statistics looking forward to the day when the football team takes the field
for its first game.
doesn’t capture.
Those impact plays were vital to Smith’s selection as the No. 1
overall pick in the 1985 NFL Draft, and for his 2006 selection to
the College Football Hall of Fame.
Jeff Cummins is a freelance writer based in New Jersey and can be
reached at jeffcummins@optonline.net.
©2006 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Piri^
5CT
□1 AND ID WITH
Matt Ryan
Boston College Quarterback
By Dale Brauner
5J It must sometimes seem like fate
that Matt Ryan became a quarterback
at Boston College, having been born
in Pennsylvania, a breeding ground for
signal callers, with John Loughery (QB at
BC from 1979 to 1982) as his uncle. “I
had always been kind of a Boston College
fan,” Ryan says. “I know I'm happy with
the way things have worked out here.”
Fans are too. Ryan is coming off an AllACC first-team season during which he
completed 419 of 693 passes for 4,806
yards and 25 touchdowns while also
running for nine scores, a campaign made
more astounding by the fact Ryan played
half of the season with an injury. Healthy
now, the senior captain is looking forward
to 2007.
TOUCHDOWN ILLUSTRATED: Tell us
about the upcoming season. You have a
new coaching staff that is very offensively
minded.
MATT RYAN: First of all I'm very excited
to work with coach Jeff Jagodzinski
and coach Steve Logan [new offensive
coordinator]. Any time you’re a
quarterback and the coach says he wants
to push the ball downfield, your eyes light
up and you’re excited.
Jagodzinski said this spring that he
expects you to call some ofyour own plays
at times. How do you feel about that?
I think it’s exciting when coaches put a lot
of responsibility on the quarterback and his decisions he makes on
the field. When you watch quarterbacks in the NFL, a lot of what
they do is change plays. It’s a challenge, it really is, but at the same
time it s something as a senior and having been around BC for a
while, that I really relish and want.
What have you been working on this offseason?
The first part of the off-season was getting healthy. I had surgery on
my foot to repair a broken bone. The rehab went well. From there,
it s getting back in shape, trying to put on a little weight for the
season and working on my mobility. Inside the pocket, being able
to move as quickly as possible is really important. And I’ve been
learning the offense. I think all of those things combined make for a
pretty busy offseason, but one that I hope will make for a productive
season.
Playing with the foot injury last year, how did you do it?
I think that football is a tough game and you have to be a tough
player to play this game. The way I see it, I was just doing what
everybody else does. So many guys in
different positions play in pain and don’t
get the notoriety that the quarterback
position gets. We had a bunch of guys
on our team who played banged up and
I was just one of those guys. It’s just the
mentality you have to have as a football
player. If you can go, you go.
And your steeliness in overtime? Your
teammates call you “Matty Ice" for your
cool demeanor on the field.
If you stay tough and stay focused through
it at the end of the game, a lot of times it
will turn in your favor. Winning that way,
it makes you feel like any time you go out
there, you can make plays. It doesn’t
always happen, but at least you have the
feeling you can do it.
Can you look ahead to your competition
in the Atlantic Coast Conference?
I think it’s going to be really tough.
You have a lot of people returning in
conference and a lot of talent on both
sides of the ball. We have some new
coaching staffs coming into the ACC
as well..''! think it’s going to be a tough
season *for everybody. A lot of the games
are going to be close.
One of those new staffs is your former
coach Tom C’Brien, who’s now at North
Carolina State. How will it feel to face the
man who recruited you?
It’s definitely going to be different to see Tom O’Brien on the sideline.
I wish him all the best down in NC State and I was fortunate to have
four great years with him. But come Game Two, I am going to be
out there trying to beat NC State with everything we’ve got and I
know he’ll be doing the same to us.
You’ve got some pretty good receivers to work with.
We have some really talented wide receivers coming back from last
year, such as Brandon Robinson and Kevin Challenger. I’m glad to
have both of them back. It takes a lot of pressure off me when you
have some really good receivers out there.
What’s your most memorable college highlight?
Hopefully the best is yet to come. But probably my most memorable
moment would have to be coming out in the first game I played in
that I threw a touchdown pass, at Temple in 2004, because I’m
from Philadelphia and it was the first time I saw significant playing
time. I went down there and threw my first touchdown pass. A lot
of family and friends from back home were at the game.4l
Only a rookie and already
the most imposing player in its league.
he full-sized
T
7-passenger MERCEDES-BENZ GL. They say power and intelligence are the
qualities that differentiate elite athletes. We believe they are the qualities that differentiate elite
motor vehicles as well. Both exist in ample abundance in the GL.
The 335-horsepower V-8 produces
any road or weather condition. And
339 Ib-ft of torque and can tow up
with over 80 cu ft of cargo room,**
to 7,500 lbs.* The standard 4MATIC"'
the GL offers not only more brains and
4-wheel drive continually adapts to
brawn, but more Mercedes to love.
Unlike any other.
Mercedes-Benz
Model shown 2007 GL450. ‘Requires optional tow package and in some states aftermarket trailer brake. "With 2nd- and 3rd-row seats folded.
For more information, cali 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES, or visit MBUSA.com.
:
CONTINUED
Dl Preview
Dl Preview
TDI’s Preseason Top 25
A look at the cream of 2007’s college football crop.
EJ LOUISVILLE (12-1)
By David Malamut
51 DSC (11-2 in 2006)
U Jj
□7
Senior QB Brian Brohm gave Louisville fans something to smile about when he
decided to return to school. Look for Brohm to vastly improve on the 16 touchdown
passes he completed in 2006. New coach Steve Kragthrope’s defense is one of,
if not the best in the conference. The Nov. 8th game at West Virginia will probably
decide the Big East.
□A
Junior RB P.J. Hill had a great 2006, rushing for 1569 yards and 15 touchdowns.
A good start to this season, and Hill will be a serious Heisman candidate. The
Badgers have a difficult schedule and must play at Penn State and at Qhio State,
but fortunately they are returning nine starters from last year’s offense. So if the wide
receivers can perform, Wisconsin may produce the Big Ten’s best offense.
The Trojans return 10 defensive starters, and if they can catch up with the offense
then use will dominate all of college football. Last season's standout wide receivers,
Dwayne Jarrett and Steve Smith, have moved on to the NFL, but QB John David Booty
and running back C.J. Gable will make sure the Trojan offense does not skip a beat.
Coach Pete Carroll looks like he will be fielding another team with BCS title aspirations.
El WISCONSIN (12-1)
El TEXAS (10-3)
□E
QB Colt McCoy had a fantastic sophomore season last year, throwing for 2570 yards
with 29 touchdowns and only seven interceptions. He may be the early Heisman Trophy
frontrunner. The Longhorns have to travel to Texas A&M on Nov. 23rd, but get Oklahoma
at home. It would not be a big surprise to see Texas atop the Big 12 all year.
51 OKLAHOMA (11-3)
PI Q
LJ J
5J LSU(ii-2)
n 3
QB Matt Flynn will have big shoes to fill if he wants to replace the top pick in the NFL
draft, JeMarcus Russell. Also playing on Sundays are both starting receivers from last
year’s team, Dwayne Bowe and Craig Davis. The Tigers' defense, led by the nation’s top
defensive player, Glen Dorsey, will have to carry the team through a tough SEC.
The loss of Adrian Peterson hurts the offense, but the good news is all four receivers
are back, and four of the starting five offensive linemen are also returning. The
Sooners play at Texas and at Texas A&M; if they can win both those games, a Big 12
title will be in their future. Circle the Sept. 8th matchup versus Miami, it could be an
early season gem.
51 RUTGERS (11-2)
El WEST VIRGINIA (11-2)
|i M
Running back juggernaut Steve Slaton is a legitimate Heisman candidate, and may be
the nation’s best offensive player. Alongside QB Pat White, West Virginia could have the
most explosive offense in all of college football. The Mountaineers face Rutgers in NJ on
Qct. 27th, and host Louisville on Nov. 8th. These key matchups will be West Virginia’s
two toughest games in an otherwise weak schedule.
The Scarlet Knights have a top Heisman candidate at running back in Ray Rice. If
the defensive line can get and stay healthy then it could be the best in the Big East,
where it looks like it may be a three-team race between Rutgers, West Virginia and
Louisville. If Rutgers can beat West Virginia at home and Louisville on the road, a
conference title will be theirs.
EJ VIRGINIA TECH(10-3)
51 MICHIGAN (11-2)
PI p
U G
Jj ^
Michigan returns its top three players on offense in QB Chad Henne, RB Mike Hart and
WR Mario Manningham. The offense will not be a problem this year, but with the loss of
CB Leon Hall, DT Alan Branch and LB LaMarr Woodley, the defense could have a few
question marks. Michigan gets a break this season with Penn State, Notre Dame and
Qhio State all making trips to the Big House.
If Chris Ellis fully recovers from offseason shoulder surgery, he will be the ACC’s
top pass rusher. Ellis, along with seven other returning starters from the defense will
have ACC teams fearing the Hokies. The Sept. 8th game at LSU should be a great
matchup early in the season. Frank Beamer has a tough road ahead of him trying to
put the focus back on football, but there’s potential for the Hokies to be the feel-good
story of the year.
51 OHIO STATE (12-1)
51 FLORIDA (13-1)
Uh
The Gators lost a lot of talent from their 2006 BCS championship team, returning only
two starters on defense. Will QB Tim Tebow and Heisman Trophy candidate Percy
Harvin, along with a top recruiting class, be enough for Urban Meyer’s Gators to
compete for back-to-back BCS titles? A challenging conference schedule and high
expectations from Gator Nation will make it a tough task.
“1
*3
C
FIorida
2006 Bronko Nagurski Award winner James Laurinaitis anchors a top notch Buckeye
defense. Troy Smith and Ted Ginn Jr. both moved on to the NFL, but look for RB
Chris Wells to bust out for a huge year in 2007. A Nov. 17th showdown at the Big
House in Michigan could decide whether or not Qhio State will top the Big 10 again
this year.
CONTINUE
Dl Preview
El ARKANSAS (10-4)
13
Darren McFadden and Felix Jones are the country's second-best running back duo,
behind Clemson s CJ Spiller and James Davis. QB Mitch Mustain decided to transfer
to DSC, so Casey Dick is now the man and will have to step up. On defense, the
loss of DE Jamal Anderson to the NFL will have the Razorbacks searching for help
rushing the passer.
S UCLA (7-6)
II
4
I
The Bruins will return 20 starters from last year’s team, which went 7-6 overall,
including a 5-4 conference record. UCLA's defense was ranked #1 against the run
Isst season, and should dominate the line of scrimmage again this season. If QB Ben
Olson comes back strong from last year's injury, and the offense steps up, look for
the Bruins to compete with USC for a Pac 10 title.
ej AUBURN (11-2)
q P
Jj j
Auburn has one of, if not the most difficult schedule in ail the nation having to play
Florida, LSU, and Georgia on the road. QB Brandon Cox had an injury-prone season
last year, but if he stays healthy there will be many points on the scoreboard. Auburn’s
defense looks dominant up front, and if they can carry the team past those three road
games, the Tigers will be challenging for a BCS title.
5J BOSTON C0LLEGE(io-3)
1 t)
Senior QB Matt Ryan may not get much hype, but he could be the best quarterback
you’ve never heard of. The two-headed running back monster of Andre Callender
and L.V. Whitworth makes BC's offense legitimate, and the Eagles an ACC title
contender. The defense, which played very well last season, returns nine starters and
is deep enough to have talented players on the field at all times.
17
QB Nate Longshore has the potential to be All-Conference this year. Led by DeSean
Jackson, Cal boasts the best group of wide receivers in all of college football. But
losing shutdown corner Daymeion Hughes, along with five other starters from last
season, will have the defense looking to fill some holes.
CAL (10-3)
51 GEORGIA TECH (9-5)
la
You would think that when you lose your star QB and the best wide receiver in all
the land, it’s time to rebuild. Not in Yellow Jacket country. Even with Reggie Ball and
All-World wide receiver Calvin Johnson gone, Georgia Tech is very excited about
the upcoming 2007 season. QB Taylor Bennett has been impressive this spring and
is prime for a big year. RB Tashard Choice and WR James Johnson round out an
impressive offense, and will have the Yellow Jackets thinking ACC title.
v:,K’
Dl Preview
WAKE FOREST (11-3)
“I □
Jj J
The defending ACC champs flew under most people's radar last year. QB Riley
Skinner returns to lead the offense but one that lost both starting wide receivers
from last season. A much-improved ACC will make repeating as champs quite a
difficult task. Coach Jim Grebe’s team will need RB Micah Andrews healthy, and his
defensive line to play better than expected for the team to have a chance.
5J OREGON STATE (10-4)
? n
t U
The Beavers ended the 2006 season by going 8-1 over their last nine games and
finishing with a respectable 10-4 record. If the team can get off to a good start in
2007, Oregon State could have back-to-back 10-win seasons for the first time in
history. A talented offense and a solid defensive squad has Beaver fans
excited about the upcoming season.
5j
n
C Jj
niAni(7-6)
After last year’s ugly season, new coach Randy Shannon will look to improve from the
Cane’s 3-5 conference record, instill discipline and return the Cane’s to their fomer
glory. If Kyle Wright can get a grasp on the offense and play up to his potential, the
Canes should be in the mix for the top spot in the ACC.
MIAMI
5J CLEMS0N(8-5)
^ PENN STATE (9-4)
^ •
L J
Wide receivers Deon Butler and Derrick Williams should make QB Anthony Morelli
look like a star his senior season. Even with top linebacker Paul Posluszny gone to
the NFL, Penn State has a good group of linebackers leading an up-and-coming
defense. Qn the flip side, offensive lineman Elijah Robinson’s career is over because
of a spinal condition, and the Nittany Lions will have trouble trying to replace him.
pj GEORGIA (9-4)
a^
After a 4-4 conference record last year, the Dawgs will be looking to return to
prominence with help from a solid defense and QB Matthew Stafford. As a freshman,
Stafford had 13 interceptions to only seven touchdown passes, and a much better
ratio in 2007 is a key. The SEC is running deep this year, so Georgia will have a lot of
work to do if it wants to return to the top.
ES
Tennessee got a break from the schedule makers this year and won’t have to face
LSU or Auburn. QB Erik Ainge has shown improvement every season, but his
receivers this year are unproven. Juco transfer Kenny Q’Neal needs to prove he can
live up to his potential on and off the field.
^ TENNESSEE (9-4)
David Malamut is a sports writer based in South Florida. Questions, comments or hate mail to
bender7302@yahoo. com.
adidas Licensee New York, NY 10016
3-Bars logo,'and the 3 Stripes mark are registered trademarks of the adidas Group.
d
LLC,
I
The Tigers come into the 2007 season with the best RB duo in all of college football,
C.J. Spiller and James Davis. The QB position will be up in the air until either
freshman Willy Korn or junior Cullen Harper can establish themselves as the number
one guy. If linebacker Tramaine Billie is 100 percent healthy to start the season, that
will give Clemson’s defense a huge boost.
CONTINUED
DI-AA Preview
DI-AA Preview
TDI’s Preseason Top 20
A look at the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision in 2007.
S FURMAN UNIVERSITY
By Brian Lester
^ APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY
□1
(14-Iin2006)
In eight of its 14 games last year, ASU scored 40 points or more. Another offensive
explosion is expected this year as the Mountaineers return their three top rushers,
including Kevin Richardson, and All-American quarterback Armanti Edwards, who threw
for 2,251 yards and ran for 1,153 in 2006. The bottom line is that it will be a tall order for
anyone to knock this team off the top of the mountain.
(8-4)
Austin Holmes is one of eight returning defensive regulars on a team that has a total
of 50 letterwinners coming back. Homes is considered one of the top cornerbacks in
school history, and it won't be a surprise if the Paladins ride their defense into the title
picture.
El UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN lOUA (7-4)
□A
Going up against the Purple Panthers is never easy, and this season won’t be an
exception. Despite going 7-4 a year ago, UNI is among the teams on the rise for this
coming season. They have a legit shot at playing in their second national final in three
years. UNI has a solid quarterback in Eric Sanders and a rising threat at running back
in Derrick Law.
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS (i3-2)
Q2
If the Minutemen are to make a return trip to the national final, they will do it behind their
defense. Linebackers Jason Hatchell and Charles Walker will anchor the squad. The duo
combined for 265 tackles last season, including a team-best 134 by Hatchell.
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
(9-4)
ISU added a little extra something to its talent pool in the offseason in Pitt transfers
Kelvin Chandler (WR) and Nick Williams (DL). The two are former prep stars in
Florida and should make an immediate impact for the Redbirds.
^ JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY (9-3)
□3
The Dukes won an NCAA title in 2004 and they seem to have the talent to win another
one. JMU returns 12 starters - one is running back Eugene Holloman (1,085 yards in
2006) - and a total of 48 letterwinners. Over the last three years, the Dukes have oone
22-9.
El SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (9-4)
10
Replacing Arkee Whitlock, one of the top running backs in the nation, won't be easy
for the Salukis. But head coach Jerry Kill has done a tremendous job of keeping SlU
among the nation’s best and his experience will prove beneficial again. The key game
is a season-ending showdown at Hampton.
5J UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA (12-2)
The Grizzlies reached the national semifinals last year and have their eyes on a bigger
prize in 2007. The key is settling the quarterback situation, which includes a junior (Cole
Bergquist), a freshman (Jeff Larson) and a redshirt freshman (Andrew Selle). Nothing will
be settled until the fall, but Larson got the most reps in the team's spring scrimmage.
pj HAMPTON UNIVERSITY (10-2)
q q
^ Jj
game. Hampton is eager to make up for last year's 41-38 gut-wrenching loss to New
Hampshire in the national playoffs.
El NORTH DAKOTA STATE (io-i)
05
Quarterback Steve Walker is being mentioned in the same breath as former PCS greats
Steve McNair and Brian Westbrook. He is one of the top players in the country to watch
for in 2007 after throwing for 2,220 yards and 16 TDs a year ago. His effort is impressive
when one considers the Bison are a run-dominant unit.
El CAL POLY STATE
—
Jj Cl
51 UNIVERSITY OF NElii HAMPSHIRE
The Pirates have a solid defensive unit that showed flashes of its potential by
stopping the offense on 17 out of 20 possessions in the team's annual spring
scrimmage. Rising star Justin Holland, a defensive end, registered three sacks in the
(7-4)
The Mustangs were ranked 17th in last season's final national poll, and go into 2007
with high expectations. They have established a tradition of winning in recent years,
picking up 32 victories over the last four seasons.
(9-4)
Ricky Santos is considered the #1 signal caller in the country and his presence means
□ t> the Wildcats are poised to make a run at the national title. Santos is the reigning Walter
5J MCNEESE STATE (7-5)
Payton Award winner and has thrown for 10,240 yards and 99 TDs in his phenomenal
career.
13
Offensive lineman David Ballard is one tough guy. He benched 385 pounds in a
contest during the spring and will anchor the O-Line for the Cowboys, who are
always in the hunt for a postseason trip.
MlfTANII
ii
Edgiest, Funniest & Biuest
MateriaiS Around...” -Martin lawrenci
DI-AA Preview
ei EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (8-5)
The Panthers won their second straight Ohio Valley Conference title last year and
made it to the playoffs. They have high hopes for this season, as they bring back
OVC Defender of the Year Donald Thomas, a linebacker who made 127 tackles a
year ago.
PJ SOUTH DAKOTA STATE (7-4)
Host Doug Williams along with ATI's GrifP
and heavyweight funnyman Ralphie Mayi
%
highlight this special 2»Disc Set,
^
featuring over six hours
i
of uncensored standup that takes
free speech to its very limits.
*
-1
r
Jj 3
Ryan Berry looked good in the spring game, completing 11 of his 16 passes for 172
yards, and his performance has the Jackrabbits thinking big in 2007. Their schedule
will be difficult, though, with four teams ranked in preseason top 25 polls, including
North Dakota State.
^ UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO (ii-i)
lU
i
17
Things are looking up for San Diego, which will be under the direction of first-year
coach Ron Caragher. A total of 75 players return from last season, including five AllAmericans led by quarterback Josh Johnson and wide receiver Wes Doyle.
^ UC DAVIS (6-5)
Junior defensive back Brandon Brown should make a big impact for the Aggies this
year as they look to contend for a national title. Brown showed flashes of his potential
by returning two fumbles for touchdowns in the spring scrimmage.
S UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (8-3)
Series Directed by WHhae
star*
S
E
A
1
5
0
N
Ifi
BestBuy.com
The Bears appear to have the talent on offense to be in the playoff picture come
November. There are question marks about the defensive side of the ball - 15 players
were lost to graduation - but the coaching staff is confident the younger players will
come around. If that is the case, UCA should have no problem building on last year s
8-3 campaign, its first in Division I.
V
YALE UNIVERSITY (8-2)
Q
Jb J
With freshman quarterback Rich Scudellari looking good in the spring game - he
threw for 130 yards - the Bulldogs have every reason to be thinking about a second
consecutive Ivy League title and postseason trip in 2007.
5J ALABANA A&H (9-3)
ED
The Bulldogs are the defending SWAC champs and should be among the best
in 2007 with a defense that features several key returning players. Strong Safety
Marcus Thomas, a redshirt freshman, made two interceptions in the spring game and
should be a force for the Bulldogs.
/
A Day in the Life...
Behind the beard of West Virginia Football’s Mountaineer, Brady Campbell
By Chris Strauss
pij Despite the presence of Heisman candidates Pat White
and Steve Slaton, West Virginia senior Brady Campbell is by
far the most recognizable sports figure in Morgantown. In his
second season as the legendary Mountaineer mascot, the Wood
Science major from Charleston has grown accustomed to shouts
of “Hey Mountaineer," even when he’s walking around without his
coonskin cap and buckskins. “Anywhere you go in the state, they
recognize you," Campbell says. “I was in a Burger King two and a
half hours away and the manager came up and asked if I was the
Mountaineer."
Not that the job is all about celebrity. Campbell - who became the
60th Mountaineer in school history following a month-long audition
process in 2005 - doesn’t take his responsibilities lightly. As soon
as he finishes class on Friday before a home game, Campbell
begins preparing the gunpowder for his rifle, which he fires about
40 times on a given Saturday. “I fire it twice for every time we score
a touchdown and once for a conversion or extra point," he says. “I
also fire it to bring on the team and before the game for fans in the
parking lot.” Campbell measures out a preset amount of powder
and places it into small plastic capsules called preloaders. “When
you’re running down the field on Saturday, you don’t have time to
measure out your gunpowder," he says. “This way you just pour it
in the gun." Once the preloaders are prepped, Campbell spends
about an hour cleaning the rifle, making sure the brass is shined and
the barrel is ready. “I don’t fire the muzzle ball out but there’s still an
explosion,” he says. “There’s a Mountaineer in the ‘70s who blew a
finger off. It’s real enough to hurt somebody [if you’re not careful]."
After making sure that he has hundreds of signed postcards
ready for the morning, Campbell usually spends a low-key evening
before a game with friends at his off-campus apartment. “Friday
isn’t really a party night on campus," he admits, noting that the
revelry will begin soon enough. “People wake up at five or six in
the morning to secure a good spot in the parking lot.” Campbell
gets up slightly later, arriving at the field by 8 a.m. for a noon game.
His first move is to place a water bottle in each corner of the
stadium. “You sweat a lot wearing a coonskin cap and leather on
an August afternoon," he says. He then heads to the parking lot,
where tailgaters offer more food than he can consume. A well-fed
Campbell usually finds himself surrounded by a line of fans by 9
a.m., most looking to say hello or take a quick picture. Following the
occasional meet and greet with university groups, Campbell makes
his way down to the field about an hour before game time, when
he II fire up the crowd and fire off his gun as the team is introduced.
While the hometown fans are usually respectful, Campbell is kept
at a distance thanks to Mountaineer Field’s eight-foot wall. That
wasn’t the case during a road game against UConn last season,
when a group of Huskies fans went undercover in gold shirts and
lined up along the railing of the WVU section. “At the end of the
game, I’m giving people high-fives and there goes my hat,” he
recalls. “It’s gone. Next thing I see is a guy in a Connecticut jacket
running up the stairs as fast as he could." It took about an hour
and a half to get the hat back, especially after the initial thief - who
tossed it to a waiting pal - was arrested and placed in the stadium
drunk tank. “Once they threw him in the cell, he started talking,”
Campbell laughs. “We didn’t press charges. Ends up the guys
weren’t even students. They were lawyers." After that incident,
Campbell - who plans to attend law school himself - bought a
backup just in case.
So where does this bearded pioneer explore after the game is
over? His couch, for starters. “After I struggle up the hill to my car,
I usually go home and take a short nap,” he admits. And then? “I
head out for the night. I’m just like any other college student.”
Jerome Bettis knows what it means to go the distance. That’s why he relies on Mobil Clean 5000. Its 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
Mobit
Edinboro Fighting Scots
No. Name
2 Doimye Aiken
Pos. Ht Wt Yr.
CB 5-9 165 Sr.
Erie, PA/Central
42 Chris Amico
NG
6-0 267 Sr.
Webster, NY/West Orondequoit
54 Jeremy Appell
DE
6-1
237 So.
Webster, NY/Webster Schroeder
98 RonBardo
LS
6-4 267 Fr.
TE
6-1
Canton, PA/Canton
89 Chris Bess*
83 Stefan English*
97 Mike Enoch
Cleveland, OH/Shaker Heights
55 Mike Fazio
45 Matt Fischer*
C
6-4 257 Fr.
Athens, PA/Athens Area
64 NickBorgosz
OT
6-5
311 Fr.
Clarence Center, NY/Clarence
8 David Bostic
Chad Brooks
DT
67 NateGlasser
6-1
258 So.
Houston Brown TB
5-9
196 So.
Westerville, OH/Westerville Central
3 Jeremy Burr
WR 5-9
171 Jr.
South Wales, NY/Iroquois
94 Mike Byers
P
6-1
200 Fr.
New Kensington, PA/Burrell
72
JoshBzorek
OT
6-4 305 Jr.
61
Brad Callan
OLB 5-10 200 Fr.
Edinboro PA/GeneralMcLane
34 James Camardese CB
5-8 165 Fr.
Crescent, PA/Moon Area
32 Tommie Campbell SS
6-3 205 Jr.
Aliquippa, PA/Aliquippa
53
Matt Catemolo DT
5-10 262 So.
Webster, NY/Webster Thomas
14
RichCerro
WR 5-9
186 Jr.
Franklin, PA/Franklin
57
Scott Christie
OG
6-4 298 Jr.
Slippery Rock, PA/Kams City
68 Eric Costello
OG
6-3 290 Jr.
DT
6-5
Erie, PA/Central
87 Lucas Cox
254 Jr.
Springdale, PA/Springdale
85 Charles Dampare WR 6-3 166 Jr.
Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills
25
Tom Davidson FS
6-1
205 Sr.
31 l%see “Spud” Davis TB
5-9 190 Jr.
ft of torque Up to 9,500 lb.
long bed that is the longest bed in its class.** No wonder Titan owners have voted it a leader in Strategic Vision’s 2007 Total Quality
PK
5-8 197 Fr.
6-0 225 So.
Denayne Dixon TE
6-2 277 Fr.
251 Jr.
Jimmy Doran
FB
5-9
215 So.
James English
OLB 6-2 200 Sr.
Mayfield Heights, OH/Mayfield
33 Justin Olney
36 D.J. Patterson
62 Julian Pintola
6-4 255 So.
10
ILB
82 Mykel Griggs
WR
6-2 241 Jr.
73
5-11 179 So.
DE
6-0 217 Jr.
LS
6-3 262 Sr.
QB
69 Brandon Hensley DT
52 KyleRuggeri*
71 lyierHersperger* OT
6-3 205 So.
6
5-9 175 Fr.
6-1 241 Fr.
6-0 309 Fr.
P
6-3 180 Fr.
OT
FS
6-5 260 Fr.
6-4 262 Fr.
77
58 Evan Landis*
DE
65 AdamSmithFriedman
46 GregSondag*
50 Rob Stoner*
QB
6-0 192 Sr.
OT
6-4 314 Jr.
SS
5-9 176 Fr.
NG
1
ILB 6-3 214 Fr.
TB
Ben Swank
90 James TTiomas
OG
DE
JoeWanson
6-5 295 Sr.
16
5-10169 Fr.
6-3 200 So.
Jesse Williams
CB
5-9 162 Fr.
Maple Heights, OH/Maple Heights
19 Jon Williams
QB
6-3 268 Fr.
Irving, NY/Silver Creek Central
TE
6-4 249 Sr.
Tarentum, PA/Highlands
76 Andy Young
Girard, OH/Girard
QB
DuBois, PA/DuBoisArea
84 KyleWitucld
Bennington, VT/Berkshire
5-11 175 Sr.
Allentown, PA/Allentown Dieruff
9
6-0 221 Sr.
5-11 201 Fr.
Pittsburgh, PA/Brashear
6-0 199 Fr.
Webster, NY/Webster Thomas
6-2 294 Fr.
WR 5-9 191 Fr.
13 Taureen Valentine CB
Emporium, PA/Cameron County
5-11 175 Fr.
Edinboro, PA/General McLane
6-2 294 Fr.
Lyndhurst, OH/Brush
6-2 272 Fr.
Edinboro, PA/General McLane
OLB 5-10182 Sr.
PK
WR 6-3 214 Jr.
Columbus Cross Roads, PA/Athens Area
6-4 233 Fr.
Erie, PA/Cathedral Prep
OT
6-0 265 Fr.
Canal Winchester, OH/Pickerinton Central
6-0 195 Fr.
Penn Run, PA/Penns Manor
FB
NG
Rochester, NY/Webster Schroeder
47 DavaunStedge
Murrysville, PA/Franklin Regional
OG
5-8 162 Fr.
Edinboro, PA/General McLane
5-8 192 Fr.
Cicero, NY/Cicero-North Syracuse
OLB
Brian Shreve
43 Dan Skelton
6-1 196 Fr.
Aliquippa, PA/Aliquippa
91 Jordan Krentz
RyanRybicki
12 Bill Schneider
WR 5-10154 Fr.
27 Antwaun Johnson TB
CB
Erie, PA/McDowell
Randolph, NY/Randolph Central
95 ChadMonheim
OT
Hookstown, PA/South Side Beaver
Lancaster, PA/Lampeter-Strasburg
7® Mike Mills
OLB 6-0 187 Fr.
Covina, CA/Charter Oak
Moon Township, PA/Moon Area
Caleb Mayer
6-0 263 Fr.
Webster, NY/Webster Thomas
Ravenna, OH/Ravenna
Mike Mader
OG
Columbus, OH/Northland
New Kensington, PA/Valley
59 KyleLatzo*
Jake Reynolds
18 Marcus Rose
Waldo, OH/Marion Pleasant
4 Dmar Jeter
5-9 180 Fr.
Burgettstown, PA/Burgettstown
Jersey Shore, PA/Central Mountain
3^ Nick Jackson
Kelly Ponsoll
99 J.D. Rodgers
Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hilb
56 Shane Hess*
SS
Avon Lake, OH/Avon Lake
Orrville, OH/Orrville
7 Trevor Harris
5-11 240 Sr.
Edinboro, PA/GeneralMcLane
Pittsburgh, PA/Langley
60 Ben Harris
FB
Washington, PA/Washington
TE
37 Ryan Greene
SylHanner
WR 5-10159 Fr.
Pittsburgh, PA/Perry Traditional Academy
Perry, OH/Perry
40
6-4
17 Gary Nolen*
Allison Park, PA/Hampton
48
6-1 233 Fr.
Altoona, PA/Altoona Area
WR 5-11 186 Fr.
TB
39 Anuti Ngangana* DE
Amanda, OH/Clearcreek
15 Nick Marino*
Oli 5-11 190 Fr.
Clay, NY/Cicero-North Syracuse
21
6-0 277 Fr.
Jamestown, NY/Jamestown
Cleveland, OH/Shaw
The Heisman Trophy. Brought to you by the new 2008 Full-Size Nissan Titan. 385 lb
NG
Bryan’s Road, MD/Bishop McNamara
Rochester, NY/Webster Schroeder
41
5-11 174 Fr.
ILB
38 Jamell Dennis
81
P
75 Derrick Gooden OT
Brad Gossett
OLB 6-0 205 Fr.
Madison, OH/Madison
Solon, OH/Solon
92 JohnMalizia
66 BenDenn
24 DanNebrasld*
Erie, PA/McDowell
H
Geneva, OH/Geneva
6-4 289 So.
ILB 6-2 212 Fr.
80 Madison Harvey WR
Saxonburg, PA/Knoch
Braddock, PA/Woodland Hills
OG
Monaca, PA/Center
23
Brockpoid, NY/Albion
5
RyanGenco
224 Jr.
44 YTIoshua Murray OLB 6-0 214 Jr.
Silver Creek, NY/Silver Creek Central
WR 5-10187 Fr.
Tavares, FL/Tavares
51
6-3 254 Jr.
Erie, PA/Cathedral Prep
28 Justin Gomes*
Williamsville, NY/St. Joseph’s
DE
OLB 6-1
Erie, PA/East
Pittsburgh, PA/Perry Traditional Academy
93 Anthony Biagotti OLB 5-11 177 Fr.
74 Matt Black
35 Hardin Moss
Fredonia, NY/Fredonia
29
257 Fr.
WR 6-0 174 Fr.
Mayfield Heights, OH/Mayfield
OG
6-4 307 Sr.
Greenville, PA/Greenville
Webster, NY/Webster Thomas
26 Charles Morris* FS
5-8 179 Fr.
* red-shirtfreshman
Pittsburgh, PA/Penn Hills
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Page 29
Conway & §’maHey
m
5535 PEACH ST.
ERIE, PA 16509
(814) 868-8653
905 PITTSBURGH AVE.
ERIE, PA 16505
(814) 455-2787/(800) 334-6770
4440 BUFFALO RD.
ERIE, PA 16510
(814) 898-2700
Starting Lineups
when Edinboro has the ball...
EDINBORO OFFENSE
X
LT
LG
C
RG
RT
TE
H
Z
QB
FB
TB
PK
6
72
50
68
76
70
84
14
3
7
40
5
28
3125 BRANDES STREET
P.O. BOX 10245
ERIE, PA 16514-0245
DE
DT
DE
OLB
ILB
ILB
OLB
CB
CB
SS
FS
P
70
73
10
5
16
36
42
21
18
11
39
3
Eleetrie
(814) 453-4761
DIVISION OF DOAN PYRAMID
Starting Lineups
f^when West Chester has the ball
WEST CHESTER DEFENSE
Ryan Rybicki (6-3, 214, Jr.)
Josh Bzorek (6-4, 305, Jr.)
Rob Stoner (6-2, 294, Fr.-r)
Eric Costello (6-3, 290, Jr.)
Andy Young (6-4, 307, Sr.)
Mike Mills (6-5, 295, Sr.)
Ky^le Witucki (6-4, 249, Sr.)
Rich Cerro (5-9,186, Jr.)
Jeremy Burr (5-9,171, Jr.)
Trevor Harris (6-3, 205, So.)
Caleb Mayer (6-0, 221, Sr.)
Houston Brown (5-9,196, So.)
Justin Gomes (5-8,197, Fr.-r)
systone
Vladimir Garbovsky (6-1, 250, Jr.)
James Thorpe (6-0, 285, So.)'
Mike Walter (6-3, 265, Jr.)
Joe Cefalo (6-1, 220, Sr.) '
Mike Dell (6-, 230, So.)
Lateef Ferguson (6-0, 245, Sr.)
Greg Smith (6-2, 225, So.)
Rashad Grimsley (6-1,170, Jr.)
Anthony Gallup (5-11,185, Sr.)
Tyler Downes (6-1,190, Jr.)
Mike Mignogno (6-2, 200, Sr.)
Alex Walsh (6-4,190, Jr.)
EDINBORO DEFENSE
DE
DT
NG
DE
Sam
Mike
Will
CB
CB
SS
FS
P
48
87
42
97
44
46
21
13
2
32
25
29
WEST CHESTER OFFENSE
Syl Hanner (6-0, 217, Sr.)
Lucas Cox (6-5, 254, Jr.)
Chris Amico (6-0, 267, Sr.)
Mike Enoch (6-3, 254, Jr.)
Y’Hoshua Murray (6-0, 214, Jr.)
Greg Sondag (6-3, 214, Fr.-r)
James English (6-2, 200, Sr.)
Taurean Valentine (5-11,175, Sr.)
Donnye Aiken (5-9,165, Sr.)
Tommie Campbell (6-3, 205, Sr.)
Tom Davidson (6-1, 205, Sr.)
Ryan Genco (5-11,174, Fr.)
WR
LT
LG
C
RG
RT
TE
WR
QB
FB
RB
PK
85
Mike Washington (6-0,180, Jr.)
Dave Ford (6-4, 300, Sr.)
Matt McNally (6-2, 255, Sr.)
Kennis Jones (6-2, 295, Jr.)
Kevin O’Neill (6-1, 280, Sr.)
Ryan Devlin (6-4, 295, Sr.)
Ryan Paulson (6-4, 230, So.)
Cody Clark (5-10,175, Sr.)
Bill Zwaan (6-2, 210, Sr.)
Brandon Hargrose (6-2, 225, Sr.)
Osagie Osunde (5-10, 210, Sr.)
Alex Walsh (6-4,190, Jr.)
77
61
63
66
60
87
2
13
4
1
3
Edinboro Fighting Scots
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Ben Swank___ ..WR
Donnye Aiken .,...CB
Jeremy Burr .. ..WR
Dmar Jeter....... ..WR
Houston Brown ..TB
Ryan Rybicki .. ..WR
Trevor Harris .. ..QB
David Bostic ..,,.WR
Joe Wanson ... ..QB
Kelley Ponsoll . .OLB
Mike Mader ... .OLB
Bill Schneider .. ..QB
Taureen Valentine .CB
Rich Cerro......... .WR
Nick Marino ... .WR
Jesse Williams . ..CB
Gary Nolen ___ .WR
Marcus Rose ... ..CB
Jon Williams .. ..QB
Chaz Cobbs ... ...TB
James English ..OLB
22 Mykel Griggs .. ..WR
Brad Gossett .. ...TE
23
24
Dan Nebraski..,.OLB
25
Tom Davidson. ...FS
26
Charles Morris ...FS
27 Antwaun Johnson .TB
28
Justin Gomes .. ...PK
29
Ryan Genco ... ....P
Nick Jackson .. ...FS
30
Ulysee Davis .. ...TB
31
32
Tommie Campbell .SS
33 Justin Olney .. . ..FB
34 James Carmadese .CB
35 Hardin Moss .. .OLB
36
D.J. Patterson . ...SS
37 Ryan Greene .. ..ILB
38
Jamell Dennis . ...TB
20
39
21
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
Anuti Ngangana ..DE
Caleb Mayer ... ..FB
Jimmy Doran .. ..FB
Chris Amico___ .NG
Dan Skelton___ ..SS
I Hoshua Murray OLB
Matt Fischer ... .ILB
Greg Sondag ... .ILB
DavaunStedge . . .TB
SylHanner......... .DE
Rob Stoner.......... .OG
Chad Brooks........,.DT
KyleRuggeri........ .NG
MattCatemolo .. ..DT
Jeremy Appell .. .DE
Mike Fazio ......... .OG
Shane Hess......... .OT
Scott Christie ... .OG
Evan Landis___ .DE
59
60
61
62
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
Kyle Latzo......... ..OG
Ben Harris___ ...LS
Brad Callan___ .OLB
Julian Pintola . ....C
Nick Borgosz . ;.OT
Adam Smith •
Friedman ..*... ..NG
BenDenn......... ..ILB
Nate Glasser ... ..NG
Eric Costello ... ....C
Brandon Hensley .DT
Mike Mills......... ..OT
Tyler Hersperger .OT
Josh Bzorek ... ..OT
Jake Reynolds . ..OT
Matt Black____ ....C
Derrick Gooden ..OT
Andy Young ... ..OG
Brian Shreve ... ..OT
79
80
81
83
84
85
87
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
97
98
99
Brandon Petiy .. .OT
Masdison Harv^ .WR
Dena)oie Dixon .. .TE
Stefan English .. .WR
Kyle Witucki.........TE
Charles Dampare .WR
Lucas Cox .............DT
Chris Bess .............TE
James Thomas .. .DE
Jordan Krentz .. .OLB
John Malizia___ ILB
Anthony Biagotti .OLB
Mike Byers................ P
Chad Monheim.. .PK
Mike Enoch...........DE
Ron Bardo.............LS
J.D. Rodgers ...........P
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Osagie Osunde . ..RB
Cody Clark......... .WR
Alex Walsh ___ ..PK
Brandon Hargrose .FB
Joe Cefalo ......... ..LB
Lee Hopkins ... ..RB
Jared Jorgensen .QB
Maurice Garlic . .DB
Dean Millard... ..RB
Mike Walter ... .DE
Tyler Downes .. .DB
Joe Wright ___ .QB
Bin Zwaan......... .QB
Brett Patterson . .DB
Marshall Vogel . .QB
Mike Dell........... ..LB
Mike Quinn___ .QB
Anthony Gallup .DB
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
Ricky Hernandez .WR
MikeBrazill.........WR
Rashad Grimsley .DB
Jared Eaton .........DB
Troy Richards .. .WR
Darrell Canty___ WR
Andrew Taylor . .WR
Victor Iturbidess . .DB
Steve Horsely___ DB
D’Andre Webb .. .RB
Devon Johnson . .DB
Brian Hinderer.. .DB
Ronnie Koons___ DB
Abe Brooks ...........LB
Jackson Fagan .. .RB
Kevin Garland .. .RB
Pat McDermott . .RB
Lateef Ferguson .. .LB
ORTHOPAEDIC
SURGEONS,
INC.
________ 204 West 26th Street ♦ Erie, PA 16508 ♦ (814) 454-2401
Thomas J. Fessler, M.D. ♦ Mark S. Buseck, M.D. ♦ Gregg C. Mason, M.D.
Mark T. Bloomstine, M.D. ♦ Robert A. Lupo, M.D. ♦ David J. German, M.D.
Specializing in: ORTHOPAEDICS, ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY, SPORTS MEDICINE,
ARTHRITIS SURGERY, JOINT REPLACEMENTS
Page 30
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
AUTO WRECKING
USED AUTO PARTS
1984 & Newer Cars & Light Trucks
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
Corey Rhood ... . .DB
Mark Savage ... ..DB
Mike Mignogno ..DB
Todd Eagles___ .WR
JeffBroyan___ .DB
Greg Smith ___ ..LB
Sam Scott........... ..LB
MortyHoey___ ..LB
Dan Jones......... ..FB
Josh Ford ......... .DB
WiU Davis ......... ..FB
Jay Nelson ___ .DB
Zach Young___ ..LB
Andrew Sheehan ..LB
Kevin Clowser.. .OL
TomDuer ......... ..LB
Alex Fremont .. .OL
Chris Gaunt___ ..LB
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
63
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
73
76
77
Glen Walrath... .LB
P.J. Gallo........... .OL
Brian McDermott .LB
Brad Herr........... .LB
Carlos Navarro . .DE
Ryan Devlin ___ .OT
Matt McNally ... .OG
Kennis Jones ... ...C
Devin Brander . .DL
Kevin O’Neill ... .OG
John Strempek. .OT
David Eshun___ .OG
Brian Staerk___ ...C
Vladimir Garbovslw DE
Coiy Coulter___ .OL
James Thorpe ... .DL
Scott Schiavo ... .DL
Dave Ford........... .OT
* Nationwide Locating Service
to 1500 Yards
* The Area's First Computerized Inventory
* 1000 Car Inventory
* Check Out Our Inventory On The Web
@ www.jaysauto.com
11610 Hamilton Rd. Edinboro, PA
10 Minutes South of the Millcreek Mall
734-4022 • 1-800-722-1183
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Rodney Sykes .. .WR
TroyWasserleben .DL
Ryan Ruffing ... .WR
Chad Halterman ..TE
Darrell Briown . .WR
Mike Washington WR
Will Gardiner .. .WR
Ryan Paulson .. ..TE
Steven Miller ... .WR
Eric Edginton .. .WR
Matt Gounaris.. ..TE
Mike Hinsley... . .TE
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
^Pennsylvania
' WAutomotIve
Mecycling
Woc/eQr
uil
GQ
lAuroMonvE
s
UJ
RECYCI.ERS
ASSOCIATION
SHECn
Page 31
West Chester Golden Rams
No. Name
Pos. Ht M.
65 Devin Brander DL 6-3 240 Fr.
86 Will Gardiner
Malvern, PA/Great Valley
20 MikeBrazill
WR
34 Kevin Garland
5-11 195 Sr.
LB
8
6-0 200 Fr.
WR
JefifBroyan
24
Darrell Canty
DB
90
21
6-0 200 Jr.
2
Cody Clark
LB
83
6-1 220 Sr.
Kevin Clowser OL
6-1 260 Fr.
Hellertoivn, PA/Hill School
71
Cory Coulter
OL
6-2 290 Fr.
Downingtown, PA/Downingtown West
97
Rocky Davis
PK
6-0 215 Sr.
Clarion, PA/Clarion-Limestone
47
Davis
FB
6-0 220 Fr.
Downingtown, PA/Downingtown East
16 Mike Dell
LB
6-3 230 So.
Hummelstown, PA/Lower Dauphin
60
4
WR 5-10175 Sr.
Easthampton, NJ/Holy Cross
51
Ryan Devlin
OT
6-4 295 Sr.
Tyler Downes
DB
96
TomDuer
40
Todd Eagles
LB
5-10 220 Jr.
Williamsport, PA/Williamsport
WR
6-0 165 Fr.
Downingtown, PA/Downingtown East
22 Jared Eaton
DB
6-3 175 Fr.
Roslyn, PA/Abington
89
EricEdginton
WR
5-9 165 So.
Chester Springs, PA/Downingtown East
68 David Eshun
OG
6-3 275 Sr.
Philadelphia, PA/Edison
33
Jackson Fagan RB
5-11 175 Fr.
Morrisville, PA/Pennsbury
36
Lateef Ferguson LB
6-0 245 Sr.
Philadelphia, PA/Dobbins
95 Lucas Fickel*
DL
6-3 230 Fr.
Carlisle, PA/Carlisle
77 Dave Ford
OL
6-4 300 Sr.
Malvern, PA/Great Valley
46 Josh Ford
DB
6-0 195 So.
Pottsgrove, PA/Pottsgrove
93
Travis Ford-Bey* DE
6-2 240 Fr.
Phoenixville, PA/Phoenixville
53 Alex Fremont
OL
6-2 275 Fr.
Drexel Hill, PA/Msgr. Bonner
56 P.J. Gallo
OL
5-8 240 So.
Norwood, PA/Interboro
18
Anthony Gallup DB
5-11 185 Sr.
Harrisburg, PA/Harrisburg
70
VladimirGaihovsIg^DE
Ridley, PA/Ridley
6^ 250 Jr.
LB
1
Matt Gounaris* TE
14
87
19
17
37
6-2 225 Sr.
Colin Heffeman DE
6-3 220 Fr.
Ricl^ Hernandez WR 5-7 165 Jr.
LB
6-0 220 Fr.
Lancaster, PA/Conestoga Valley
30
Brian Hinderer DB
6-2 180 Fr.
Landesburg, PA/St. Mark’s(DE)
91
MikeHinsley*
TE
6-2 250 Fr.
Ocean City, NJ/Ocean City
44
MorlyHoey*
LB
6-1 230 Fr.
Collingdale, PA/Academy Park
6
Lee Hopkins
RB
5-10195 So.
New Egypt, NJ/New Egypt
27 Steve Horsely
23
DB
6-2 185 Fr.
92
82
6-0 200 Fr.
5-10190 So.
5-11 220 Fr.
C
Brian McDermott LB
Pat McDermott RB
50
Matt McNally
OG
6-3 190 Fr.
5-10 205 Fr.
6-0 225 Jr.
6-2 255 Sr.
Bethlehem, PA/Freedom
39
MikeMignogno DB
6-2 200 Sr.
Glenside, PA/Abington
9
Dean Millard
RB
5-10 200 Sr.
Birdsboro, PA/Wilson
88
Steven Miller
WR 6-3 200 So.
Fairless Hills, PA/Pennsbury
99
MikeMonastra PK
42
Carlos Navarro DE
Jay Nelson
DB
6-0 175 Fr.
Clarence Robinson DE
RyanRufiBng
6-3 220 Fr
WR
6-2 190 Fr.
DL
6-1 285 Fr.
LB
6-5 205 So.
Andrew Sheehan LB
Greg Smith
69
6-0 220 Fr.
LB
6-2 220 So.
Brian Staerk
C
6-5 305 So.
Abington, PA/Abington
67 JohnStempek
80
Rodney Sykes
25
OT
6-6 300 Sr.
WR 6-0 190 So.
Andrew Taylor WR
73
6-2 225 Jr.
James Thorpe DL
6-0 285 So.
Francisco Uribe P
6-2 190 So.
6-3 175 Sr.
Villanova, PA/Episcopal Academy
Marshall Vogel QB
6-3 210 Fr.
Hatboro, PA/Hatboro-Horsham
55
GlenWalrath
LB
6-0 225 Sr.
Glen Mills, PA/Gamet Valley
3
Alex Walsh
PK
6-4 190 Jr.
Downingtown, PA/Downingtown East
10 Mike Walter
DE
6-3 265 Jr.
Absecon, NJ/Holy Spirit
85
Mike Washington WR 6-0 190 Jr.
Philadelphia, PA/Erankford
81
TroyWasseiidben*DL
6-5 225 Fr.
Hatboro, PA/Hatboro-Horsham
28 D’AndreWebb*
RB
6-0 195 Fr.
Levittown, PA/Harry S. Truman
38 Ryan Worrell
FB
6-0 240 So.
Sharon Hill, PA/Academy Park
12
Joe Wright
QB
6-3 205 Jr.
Wilmington, DE/St. Mark’s
49 Zach Young
6-3 240 Fr.
Malvern, PA/Great Valley
48
Troy Richards WR
West Chester, PA/Cardinal O’Hara
5-10190 Jr.
Havertown, PA/Haverford
59
6-0 180 So.
Lansdale, PA/North Penn
15
Bryn Mawr, PA/Harriton
61
DB
Bear, DE/Middletown
6-2 180 Fr.
Bryn Mawr, PA/Harriton
35
Corey Rhood
43 Sam Scott
98
Egg Harbor, NJ/Egg Harbor Township
57
6-2 190 Sr
Levittown, PA/Neshaminy
6-2 295 So.
Eldersburg, MD/McDonough
Ronnie Koons* DB
QB
Malvern, PA/Great Valley
Philadelphia, PA/Bartram
31
6-4 230 So.
Wyomissing, PA/Wyomissing
FB
Jared Jorgensen QB
Mike Quinn
76 Scott Schiavo*
Ocean City, NJ/Ocean City
7
TE
Philadelphia, PA/Central
Devon Johnson DB
63 Kennis Jones
Ryan Paulson
Moscow, PA/North Pocono
Victor Iturbidess DB
Dan Jones*
5-7 180 Sr.
Holland, PA/Council Rock South
Philadelphia, PA/Central
45
Brett Patterson DB
Lebanon, PA/Cedar Crest
Yardley, PA/Pennsbury
29
5-10210 Sr.
Maguire, NJ/Northem Burlington
Atco, NJ/Hammonton
26
RB
Downingtown, PA/Donwingtown West
Brandon Hai^roseFB
Brad Herr
OsagieOsunde
Downingtown, PA/Bishop Shanahan
6-2 230 Fr.
Lancaster, PA/Conestoga Valley
58
6-1 280 Sr.
Phoenixville, PA/Phoenixville
6-1 170 Jr.
Chad Halterman TE
OG
King ofPrussia, PA/Upper Merion
6-4 240 Fr.
Rashad Grimsley DB
Kevin O’Neill
Bloomsbury, PA/Central Columbia
6-0 215 Fr.
Claymont, DE/Concord
6-1 190 Jr.
Laurel, DE/Delmar
52
6-0 205 Sr.
Northfield, NJ/Mainland
Micleton, NJ/Kingsway
11
DB
Dillburg, PA/Northem
Wilkes Barre, PA/Hanover
6-2 290 Fr.
Aston, PA/Sun Valley
Glenside, PA/Cheltenham
Riverside, NJ/Riverside
JoeCefalo
66
Momsville, PA/Pennsbury
Freeland, PA/Hazelton
5
5-9 185 Jr.
Ivyland, PA/William Tennant
5-11 190 Jr.
WR
Maurice Garlic
Douglas Obeng* OL
Philadelphia, PA/George Washington
RB
54 Chris Gaunt
6-2 180 Fr.
Philadelphia, PA/Dobbins
41
94
Sicklerville, NJ/St. Augustine Prep
Langhome, PA/Neshaminy
84 Darrell Brown
6-3 180 Fr.
Hatboro, PA/Hatboro-Horsham
Caotesville, PA/Salesianum(Del.)
32 Abe Brooks
WR
Allentown, PA/Allentown
LB
6-2 205 Fr.
Berwyn, PA/Conestoga
13
BillZwaan
QB
6-2 210 Sr.
Malvern, PA/Great Valley
Phoenixville, PA/Phoenixville
* red-shirtfreshman
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
-J With the season barely underway, this year’s class of candidates is
still pretty deep. Here’s the inside scoop on five players who have
been getting hype since the pre-season. In the end, it’s all about
what happens on the field.
PRESENTED BY
THE
HEISA/IAN*
01 DARREN NCFADDEN, Junior, RB, Arkansas
IS to run, run and run some more. But this ball Hoq’s
game is far more complete, and that’s the reason why
he tops the list of Heisman Trophy favorites in 2007.
McFadden did the bulk of his work on the ground but
his stutter-step didn’t stop with handoffs. He also threw
three touchdown passes and averaged 26.2 yards on
OE COLT
I
Team
Arkansas
284
BRENNAN, Senior, QB, Hawaii
D3RAY rice. Junior, RB, Rutgers
The Resume: Rutgers followed the lead of its on-field
Scarlet Knight, Rice, straight to a Bowl Championship
Senes berth and burst on the national scene in 2006.
He set the school freshman rushing mark, then pounded
a program-record 1,794 yards into the books on 335
carries as a sophomore. Who says the sequel is never
better? Since Rice joined the program, Rutgers is 18-7
Prior to his arrival, the Scarlet Knights had won just
04
0 S BRIAN
^
By Brian Lester
........................................
cut when it comes to the Heisman Trophy watch list.
But then again, redshirt freshman quarterbacks don’t
usually step into a college uniform and set a single
season record for touchdowns. McCoy did. They also
don’t set a program record for scoring passes in a
game. McCoy did that, too. Showing both efficiency
(a Texas-record eight straight games with at least two
The Resume: A lot can be said of experience, whether
Its returning on the field or on the sideline. For Brohm,
who gets set to work with new head coach Steve
Kragthorpe, his surrounding cast - which includes a
pair of receivers who combined for 128 receptions last
season - provides the perfect support for a Heisman
campaign. The Cardinals are expected to remain beasts
AVG
5.8
have an understanding of what it takes to win and that will make up for their youth and
the inexperience of their frosh athletes.
TDs
14
a NU MISSOURI STATE (14-1)
NCAA marks and passed up the NFL for one last shot
at the college level.
Bottom Line: Brennan directed college football’s top
offense in terms of points (46.9 per game) and yards
(559.2 per game).
Team
Hawaii
ATT
559
con
406
YDS
5,549
TDS
58
□a
INTs
12
Xavier Omon is back to lead the Bearcats after rushing for 1,518 yards and 22 TD’s last
season. He is one of eight returning starters on offense, and his presence means NW
Missouri will be in the national title picture.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAK0TA(ii-2)
The Fighting Sioux will soon be a l-AA team, but for now, they are still one of the top D-ll
programs in the nation. Sophomore quarterback Dan Freund looked sharp in the spring
game (10-of-15, 135 yards, 1 TD pass) and will be in charge of engineering an offense
that averaged 31 points per outing a year ago. If he can handle the play calling, UND will
be in good shape for a deep playoff run.
f
El DELTA
MCCOY, Sophomore, QB, Texas
BR0HM, Senior, QB, Louisville
YDS
1,647
The Lakers are the team to beat in Division II until someone proves otherwise. Despite
□ 1 losing a cast of talented players, including four who signed NFL contracts, the Lakers
15 games this century (five seasons). If it’s impact the
voters want, it’s impact they - and opposing defenses
- will get.
Bottom Line: Rice finished second in the nation in
rushing yards, and was one of just two backs to score
at least 20 times.
The Resume: Sophomores generally don’t make the
:
Division II predictions and the teams to look for in 2007.
El GRAND VALLEY STATE (15-0)
kick returns, including a 92-yard touchdown. Voters
and fans alike love versatile, big-play personas, and
McFadden fits the bill.
Bottom Line: The Heisman runner-up in 2006, McFadden
now slides into role of favorite.
he Resume: Brennan’s 2006 season was straight
out of a video game. Not only did he break the all-time
record for passing touchdowns, Brennan also led the
nation in completion percentage (72.6 percent). Backed
by the return of his top three receivers, Brennan’s senior
season is going to seem like a broken record...but only
because that’s what the senior does. He set or tied 16
-
TDI’s Preseason Top 20
By Steve Siniski
The Resume: The very definition of McFadden’s job title
I
Dll Preview
scoring passes), and explosiveness (nine completions
of at least 40 yards), McCoy set the table for a huge
sophomore campaign that includes the return of his top
four wide receivers.
^ttom Line: A fast start could have Texas fans thinking
BCS for two reasons: Bowl Championship Series and
Basking in Colt’s Success.
.J3.(/] I—--------------Team ATT COM YDS ---------TDS INTs
Texas 318
217 2,570
29
7
in the Big East, and Brohm is the triggerman for one of
the nation s most potent offenses.
^ttom Line: The 2005 Big East Offensive Player of the
Year, Brohm is also the league’s leader in all-time 300yard passing games (11).
STATE UNIVERSITY(12-3)
A new era has arrived for the Statesmen, who will be under the direction of Ron Roberts.
He is entering a good situation, as DSU is coming off a year in which it reached the
national semifinals. The Statesmen won a record 12 games in 2006.
^ UNIVERSITY OF N-
ALABAMA (ii-i)
Experience won’t be a problem for the Lions, who have 49 lettermen back from a team
that reached the quarterfinals of the national playoffs. With that said, UNA should have
no problem making the program’s 13th trip to the national playoffs.
El UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA (9-4)
□L
Seventeen starters are back for the Coyotes, who were nationally ranked all last season.
They play one of the toughest schedules in the nation this year - five games against 2006
playoff teams - but the talent is there to be in the hunt for the national championship.
/
CONTINUED
Dll Preview
Dll Preview
El PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY (io-2)
n ->
The Gorillas are in good shape defensively as two of their tour captains will play on
that side of the ball, including senior defensive back Nick Dellasega, who registered
57 tackles and two interceptions before going down with a knee injury last season.
El SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY (11-1)
Jj
Three preseason All-Americans will be on the roster for the Rams, including defensive
Standouts Louis Corum (linebacker) and Michael Spiegelberg (lineman). Shepherd
has won three straight West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference titles and
owns a 28-game regular season win streak.
S UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA (8-3)
□ fi
The Mavericks, coming off of a third consecutive North Central Conference title,
won’t be fading from the national picture this year. Not with 14 players back who have
experience in the starting lineup.
5J WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY (11-2)
The Buffalos have gone 21-4 the last two years, winning back-to-back Lone Star
IS
Conference titles along the way. They will have a rugged schedule, including a
season opener against South Dakota, but they have the depth to be among the
division’s best again this year.
5J INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (8-2)
y ^
Lou Tepper is counting on several transfers to help make his second season even
better than his first, when lUP went 8-2. Among the key newcomers is running back
Pooh Bear McNeal, who rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries in the
spring game.
El UAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY(6-5)
IL
Last season was magnificent for Joique Bell, with the freshman becoming just the
14th player in D-ll history to rush for more than 2,000 yards (2,065). Don’t expect a
sophomore slump, but do expect the Warriors to break through to the playoffs.
5J BLOOMSBURt; UNIVERSITY (12-2)
El niSSOURI WESTERN STATE C0LLEGE(9-3)
With its veteran defense looking as dominant as ever - it blanked the offense in
Quarterback Chad Rupp is on the money more often than a professional archer and
The Griffons made the playoffs for the first time in school history a year ago. They lost
a talented senior class that won 32 games in a four-year span, but they also have a
talented group of recruits coming in to start the season.
10 the spring game - the Huskies have high hopes of going one step further than last
season's national semifinals performance.
17
py VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY (8-2)
Jj Jj
VSU has 22 starters returning, including 47 letterwinners. And with returning
quarterback Willie Copeland, the Blazers could very well repeat the success of their
2004 national championship season.
Jl Q
Ifi
After rolling to the national semifinals a year ago during a magical 10-3 season, the
Mustangs have reloaded and have the veteran experience needed to make the 2007
campaign a special one.
pj NORTHUOOD UNIVERSITY (MI) (8-3)
El BRYANT UNIVERSITY (8-3)
With its vaunted Woodbone option offense, the Timberwolves are always a tall order
opponent. Torris Childs rushed for a team-best 973 yards and 16 touchdowns
last year and his presence will make up for the loss of quarterback Kyle Kolbe.
Howard University transfer Jerrell Smith rushed for more than 100 yards in Bryant’s
spring game. If that performance is an indication of things to come, the Bulldogs will
be the team to beat again in the Northeast-10.
S ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (8-3)
-I
Jj J
El niDlilESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (io-3)
The Wildcats are hungry for more success after making their first-ever trip to the
NCAA Division II playoffs a year ago. They have the talent to satisfy that hunger as 16
El ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY(7-4)
EO ASU lost defensive star Alton Pettway, but the Golden Rams are always one of the
best in the country and there should be no exception to that rule this year.
starters return for ACL).
Brian Lester is a freelance writer based in Ohio.
Dill Preview
TDI’s Preseason Top 20
A look at the teams poised to make a splash in Division ill in 2007.
By Steve Siniski
S MOUNT UNION COLLEGE
□1
(i5-0in2006)
Easily one of the best ever football programs in their division, the Purple Raiders boast a
150-4 record since 1996. Their dominance on the road (62 straight wins) earns respect
on any field. Fresh off back-to-back Division III crowns, the team returns 14 starters,
including star tailback Nate Kmic, who rushed for a record-breaking 371 yards in one
game last season. Since 1994, Mount Union has 35 more wins than any other Division III
program and lost just seven games. The word dynasty is applicable, if not defined, by the
Purple Raiders.
5] UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - UHITEUATER
□E
?U ST.
□3
(i4-i)
Two consecutive runner-ups to Mount Union give the Warhawks something to prove.
Something’s got to be said about making back-to-back title appearances, but the stamp
of greatness won't come until the championship hurdle is cleared. Four returning AllAmericans, including running back Justin Beaver, keep the team in the mix for another
big run.
JOHN'S UNIVERSITY
(riN)(ii-2)
A legendary head coach in John Gagliardi and a four-year starter under center Alex
Kofoed keep the Johnnies among the elite. On the heels of a run to the Division III
quarterfinals, only Mount Union has more wins since 1994 than St. John’s. Pencil
Gagliardi’s bunch in for another season of 11-plus wins. They have accomplished that
feat eight times in the last nine years.
51 WESLEY C0LLEGE(13-i)
The Wolverines made plenty of noise with their run to the semifinals, losing to eventual
Division III runner-up, Wisconsin-Whitewater. Rarely in the giving mood, Wesley just
takes what they want, and they proved that last season by forcing 51 turnovers. That
type of proficiency in creating opportunities leads to big offensive numbers, and more
can be expected from a team wise beyond its years in terms of experience.
5J UNIVERSITY OF MARY HAROIN-BAYLOR (io-3)
OS
Slotted right below the team that bounced them from last year’s playoffs, the Crusaders
have a strong nucleus of defenders primed to take another step forward. Linebacker
Jerrell Freeman is the centerpiece and makes good use of his ability to roam from
sideline to sideline. The All American is a tireless defender that makes those around him
hungrier with his sheer hustle.
S CAPITAL UNIVERSITY (11-2)
□ t.
vvww.getciirve.com
An experienced senior class led Capital’s crusade to the semifinal round of the Division
III playoffs. Now, by welcoming back wide receiver Derrick Alexander and a defense that
finished among the nation’s best in points allowed, certainly gives hope for another 10win campaign. Because the Crusaders lost the third all-time passing leader in Division III
history, as well as 1,190 yards rushing in the backfield, they won’t make the top five this
preseason. It’s best to take a wait-and-see approach, because even this may be a little
high to start.
UNIVERSITY OF MARY HARDIN-BAYIjOR
rONTTWIi
Dill Preview
El TRINITY UNIVERSITY
n 7
(TX)(M)
Trinity s defense has been the best in Dill football four years running, and this year
offense may not be far behind. The starting offensive line allowed a mere two
sacks last season, and four of the big heavies are expected back in the trenches.
Opponents can t sleep on Eric McGrath, who has plenty of beefy bodies giving him
the necessary ingredients for any successful quarterback—time and protection.
5J ROlilAN UNIVERSITY (9-3)
n n
U O
This season's schedule is slightly unbalanced, as the Profs are home for just four
dates and hit the road for six others. But Rowan’s calling card is defense, and on
the gridiron that side of the ball usually travels well and cares little about late-season
weather.
El ST.
JOHN FISHER COLLEGE (12-2)
One of the few teams to give Mount Union a scare in 2006, the Cardinals will get
to see what senior tailback James Reile can do in a full-time starting role. He ran
for 2,040 yards and 26 touchdowns over the last two years, mostly as a supporting
member of the offense. The most successful season in the program’s history is now
in the rearview mirror, but the Cardinals are still a force in the Empire 8 Conference.
5U lilILKES UNIVERSITY
-I PI
JJ U
(PA)(11-1)
Al Karaffa’s a well-protected quarterback working behind an experienced offensive
line. That alone gives the offense some juice on the heels of averaging 26.2 points
per game. Throw in a defense stingier than Ebenezer Scrooge (8.7 points per game)
and a friendly schedule, and the Colonels are staring at another trip to the playoffs.
The biggest potential bump is a home battle with Rowan, the team that knocked
Wilkes from last year’s semifinals.
El HARDIN-SinnONS UNIVERSITY (8-2)
The Cowboys’ mettle will be tested often, as they face Wisconsin-La Crosse,
11 Linfield and Mary Hardin-Baylor, all before Columbus Day. But it’s tough to overlook
what could be if they win two of those games, considering there’s a brand new
quarterback in town to take over for one of the best in the program’s history. Having
the division’s top runner (Cuinton Jones) and receiver (Mychal Carrillo) helps.
El BETHEL UNI VERSITY (9-2)
IE
Brandon Carr is a huge talent in the secondary, and a major reason why the defense
is among the best in the nation. And there must be something about the rushing
offense and run defense lining up against each other in practice. When teams can run
it down an opponent’s throat and prevent it at the same time, it can only mean good
things for Royals fans.
TAKE
YOUR
GAME
TO
THE
LIMIT
Try cool, refreshing, chewy mint flavored HOT TAMALES® ICE !
El BALDIilIN-UALLACE COLLEGE (7-3)
Boosted by the return of 15 starters, including safety Jake Knipp, an All-America
13 honoree who missed almost all of last season, the Yellow Jackets have their sights
set on more than just a playoff berth. With two experienced quarterbacks and a solid
receiving corps, the offense appears set. Replacing the production of running back
Brandon Hedges won’t be easy, but the Yellow Jackets have sleeper written all over
them.
Go to www.hottanial8S.coin
k7
CONTINUED
Dill Preview
CONTINUED
Dill Preview
a LINFIELD COLLEGE (6-3)
m
A wolf in sheep’s clothing? Almost, but not ouitP Th.
. •
the top 20 before an unexpected twist at ouartl
Wildcats were a regular in
of difficulty.
Despite
early freefall
unforeseen degree
Wildcats
were
in thean
running
S the
Mount
Union:
A Division III Dynasty
having a new head coach and a quarterback whn ^
Championship despite
for much of 2006. No price can be nnl cn « ^
“ expected to hold a clipboard
it once again.
®*P®"®"ee, and the Wildcats are rich with
COLLEGE
1 5
When looking at a powerhouse team like Mount Union,
which has won back-to-back Division III national titles, the
last thing anyone would expect is that it’s an offense driven
by an underclassman running back responsible for 3,584
rushing yards and 44 touchdowns in just two years. But
that’s exactly the case with the Purple Raiders and nowjunior running back Nate Kmic, a first-team All-American
selection by Don Hansen’s Football Gazette and DSfootball.corn’s 2006 Offensive Player of the Year.
(IA)(8.2)
2007 is more rtanTu^a^pipe ^eam^The def
'"h^
Wearance in
and it makes a living by turning the little things "u™Jm fn^hTg"."'
a OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE (io-i)
“We play the best players,” Mount Union head coach
Larry Kehres says of his team, which has posted an as
tounding 172-7 mark since 1994 and won eight national
titles during the span. “If you have a good team you have
more good players. It’s difficult to become a starter [as an
underclassman], but it’s not impossible."
11.
As he enters his second full season as a starter, Kmic has
already shown a knack for saving his best games for when
the chips, and sometimes the snowflakes, are on the ta
ble. After setting a school-record with 361 yards rushing
in an icy second round Division III playoff matchup against
Augustana in 2005, he broke his own record in the ’06
semifinals. Kmic tore St. John Fisher’s defense apart for
371 yards as Mount Union won a 26-14 decision.
5J WHEATON COLLEGE (10-2)
-| —
Jj
I^rhn^trf iT^^
Wheaton’s defense is going to be the
anchor that keeps the Thunder in the Top 20. Defensive end Andy Studebaker treat.?
opposing quarterbacks like a hungry dog does red meat, and forL an
^ ff W A TOM
one-two punch with cornerback Pete Ittersagen. With two primetime players locked
ushers^h ^rand
®'°P
the offense
_
“In playoff games, close games, tight games, games
where weather can affect conditions, Nate got an oppor
tunity to play late,” Kehres says. “The weather was not
ideal, but running was imperative.”
UISCONSIN-LA CR0SSE(9-2)
^
The Eagles lost some big production in a few key spots, most importantly the one
rTst^of^he hn
enough key veterans sprinkled throughout the
into high gL.“"'
take long to kick back
After averaging a healthy 41.7-point margin of victory
through the first 12 games last year, the Purple Raiders
had a pair of close calls but Kmic ended up donning his
purple cape and pulled off feats of superhero performanc
es. He totaled 174 yards in a 17-14 victory over Capital
the week before shredding St. John Fisher for the historic
371. But according to Kehres, the clutch performances
are something the junior takes in stride, and are simply
a by-product of his desire to be on the field. “Nate likes
football practice,” Kehres says. “He’s one of those guys
that enjoys the game and has fun. He tends not to be
[consumed] by statistics and honors. He likes football and
likes to be out there.”
2J FRANKLIN COLLEGE (9-i)
Quarterback Chad Rupp is on the money more often than a professional archer and
1 R runn-
Jj T
Completing 69 percent of his throws in 2006. With his too
™;ig back returning to the fold, and a defense anchored by a pair of versati ^All
on tCe
Dan McManus keTp ttye
^rhnnl
''®®’,'^bo are thirsty for continued success after posting the best record in
chool history. Up next could be a berth in the Division III playoffs.
Si WHITWORTH COLLEGE (ii-i)
- Steve Siniski
? n fire!
made off with plenty of booty in a record-setting 2006, includino the
^ ^ orfZ7 ^
P^°9ram’s history. But the run to glo^y was led by a
Lrt Ih!
^bat must be replaced. Whitworth could benefit from a fest
start with four of their first five games at home.
\
TDFs Game Ball Goes To
Grand Valley State
After their championship season, the Lakers make a difference off the field.
^
jf
'S (» j
v'.v^ ,,
•W*
By Doug Mittler
Grand Valley players and coaches spent their off-season In the service of others
Spring football practice must have seemed easy to the defending
Division II national champions. The real work for Grand Valley State
came a few weeks later and 1,100 miles away from the Allendale,
Michigan campus.
^fnsen:
Grand Valley State has already been built into a small college
national power. This is a school that has won four Division II National
Championships since 2002. Two of the titles have come in three
_
seasons under head coach. Chuck
Martin, who has compiled a
phenomenal 38-3 record.
The 38-year-old Martin did some different type of building during a
week in late April and early May, normally a vacation period after spring
semester finals and spring practice was completed. Martin, five of his
assistants and 30 Lakers players traveled to Kiln, Mississippi to help
rebuild five homes and a church that were destroyed by Hurricane
Katrina.
“Every kid said it was the hardest week of work in their life. It also was
one that came with many rewards,” Martin says. “It was a blue-collar
working week."
Mi‘^i
According to one relief agency organizer. Grand Valley State is
believed to be the first college football program to travel en masse to
work for an extended period on Hurrioane Katrina relief.
Community service projects for student-athletes are nothing new at
Grand Valley State. Players in the past had built houses for Habitat
for Humanity, for example, but the bulk of the activities took place at
the local level.
Schools from around the country left their mark in Kiln, Miss.
“We care about the kids as athletes, as students and as people,"
Martin says. “We push them hard and we want to help them improve
as people. We believe in community service. We believe it should be
a part of our football program.”
CONTINUED
Game Bali: Grand Valley State
The inspiration came one night in January when Martin was watching
CNN with his wife and saw a report about the Hurricane region.
More than 16 months after Hurricane Katrina swept through the Gulf
Region in 2005, Martin saw that plenty of devastation remained.
“We saw how not enough was being done," the coach says. “We
were looking for something to sink our teeth into."
Martin asked around to see who might be interested, and insisted
that any participation would be completely voluntary. John Hinken,
Martin’s neighbor in Michigan, went to Mississippi in January to
rebuild houses. Chuck Hinken, John's father, was a main organizer
for Kiln's Camp Coastal Outpost, which oversees relief efforts in the
area.
“I was a little worried about how this might work out, whether we
would have enough kids with the necessary skills," admits Chuck
Hinken, who was honored by President Bush in April with the nation’s
Volunteer Service Award. “But you couldn’t ask for a better bunch of
guys."
Martin was hoping 10 players might sign up, but ended up with triple
the number, an impressive figure since Grand Valley State football
players do not get full-ride scholarships, making free time even more
valuable. When you factor in classes, exams and football related
activities, there are only about three weeks off for the student-athletes
during the academic year.
Private donations were sought and more than $8,000 was raised
from friends of the school’s football program to send the studentathletes south.
“The support was overwhelming,” Martin says. “The kids didn’t have
to pay a dime of out-of-pocket expenses.”
The contingent piled into five vans in the early morning hours of April
29th and drove south to Kiln, the city where Brett Favre, the future
Hall of Fame quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, was raised.
“We stopped in a gas station and saw all these Packers posters
on the wall," says Lakers quarterback Brad Iciek. “I was hoping he
would show up, but I know he had other priorities."
Kiln also was a city that stood right in the middle of Katrina’s wrath,
and the devastation remained.
“It opened up our eyes," Iciek says. “Almost two years have gone by,
and there still are people without homes.”
The players and coaches stayed at a barracks-style facility that
provided food, lodging and bathing facilities for volunteers for $15
a day. They arrived in the evening and were hard at work the next
morning.
The main task involved the building of the St. Rock Methodist Church
for members of a congregation that had seen their building wiped out,
as well as the five homes nearby.
“We experienced every possible emotion. It was both fantastic and
at the same time depressing. It was an uplifting experience,” Martin
says. “Any emotion you could feel, we felt it.’
While Martin and his group provided a willing work force, it was
Hinken and the crew at Camp Coastal Outpost who made sure that
the talent wasn’t wasted.
“A lot of people come down there with the best of intentions, but if
you don’t have people that know what they’re doing, it’s not always
helpful," Martin says. “They were the skilled laborers. We were the
work force.”
The work was varied as well as arduous. The players were digging
trenches, building decks and pouring concrete. They installed
aluminum siding and put up shingles.
Some of his players who had carpentry and construction skills were
moved up to the head of the class.
“I was part of the group that had no skills,” admits Martin, who before
the trip considered raking his lawn a tough day of manual labor.
Not everything went smoothly. Within the first two hours on the job,
two of the Grand Valley State players suffered cuts that required trips
to a hospital emergency room. None of the injuries were serious.
“We just started and I had already taken two kids to the hospital,"
Hinken says. “I was wondering how this week would end.”
But things went more smoothly from there. Hinken was impressed
NO TEAM IS BETTER
AT CREATING TURNOVERS.
The best way to extend the life of your vehicle is with regular maintenance and no one is better at giving
your vehicle the care it needs than the team of professional technicians at your local NAPA AutoCare Center.
800*LET»NAPA / www.NAPAAutoCare.com
m.
gWIFB
Get The Good Stuff.
I
Game Ball: Grand Valley State
with the seriousness the football players took to their tasks and the
way they bonded with volunteers from Hinken's Fellowship Reformed
Church. “Many of those volunteers were in their 50s and 60s. They
clicked with the players from the start," says the 62-year-old Hinken.
“You don’t see that nowadays."
New Orleans Football
The players were split into groups to maximize the tasks at hand, not
unlike a depth chart for a team. That was of particular interest to Iciek,
who is taking over at quarterback for the departed Cullen Finnerty, one
of the most prolific small-college passers in history who signed with the
NFL’s Baltimore Ravens this spring.
“We showed we could work together off the field," Iciek says. “Everyone
who came ended up being a leader."
The contingent also included tackle Brandon Barnes and All-American
linebacker Anthony Adams.
The Grand Valley party headed back to Michigan at the end of the week.
They had just a taste of the difficulty of relief work, and an appreciation
was gained for those who do that work as a life-long vocation.
“We should take our incoming freshman class down there and show
them how tough real work is," Martin says.
Martin did not come home empty handed. One hurricane victim had six
dogs and was looking to find homes for her pets. When calling home
to Michigan, his wife and children convinced Martin, who admits to not
being a dog lover, to take two of the dogs home.
“One is a half hound," Martin says. “The other, I have no idea. Could be
half pig."
The Lakers will have 17 starters back and are ranked #1 in the country
in several preseason publications (including this one).
Martin admits to being a perfectionist. He remembers more of the details
about his few defeats than he does about the victories. There is always
a desire to do better, whether that is in a December playoff game or an
April trip to Kiln.
^'7
...few
With dogs in tow, Martin and the Lakers are back in Michigan, where the
focus is back on football. The Lakers are a stunning 85-5 in their last 90
games and will take a 28-game winning streak into the season.
1.4 MIUION PEOPU ARE STALKED
EVERY YEAR IN THE UNnED STATES
Stalking: A course of harassing conduct directed at a
1 specific person. This can include repeated phone calls,
^ following, damage to property or homes, and any other
National Center for
Victims of Crime
Stalking Resource Cente
If you or someone you know is bei
“I don’t want to say it built character, because I think we already have
some special kids," Martin says. “That was not the goal of the trip. We
have high character kids already."
action that controls, tracks, or frightens someone.
Residents of Kiln would agree. M
Stalking is a serious and often violent crime. Working
stalked, please call 1-800-FYI-CALL
or visit www.ncvc.org/src for
together, men and women can raise awareness and
assistance. The Stalking Resource
bring stalking to an end.
For more information, visit the Department of Justice's
Center can help you make a safety
plan, learn more about your legal
Office on Violence Against Women at www.usdoj.gov/ovw.
rights, and find help in your
local area.
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice,
Office on Violence Against Women
CONTINUED
3re^t Expectetions
By Jeff Levers
^
Phiotos by Ron Irby ^
--x
.•f
< JwV»' ■ /•'■
•':>
Following the 2004 season there was much speculation that Meyer
would leave Utah to become head coach at Notre Dame. Florida
Athletic Director Jeremy Foley knew he had to act fast and shocked
most people by signing Meyer to a seven-year, $14 million dollar deal
to become the Gators head coach.
'
'.j ■
w"
'^v
'.
‘
'
c, ■ ■■■'■■
"a--,.
•r
^
Hlft
i"!T v^r •.;•»: %i
..
W
.r ..»,||/^
,j.. ,■ . . ^ ^ ^
■''#3r2s\w’-'>..
^
M
Meyer improved the Gators from 2004’s 7-5 to a 9-3 record,
continuing a trend he has achieved at each school he has coached.
More important than the extra wins was the energy and expectation
of excellence that he brings to Florida football.
Meyer felt that 9-3 was not acceptable for a program like Florida, and
he would hold the team and everyone involved in the football program
to a higher standard. The increased accountability on the players and
coaches led to a more unified team heading into the 2006 season,
and the results of that season speak for themselves.
The team finished the year with a 13-1 record, winning the SEC
championship for the first time since 2000. The Gators then went
on to the BCS National Championship. Meyer just recently received
a new six-year, $19 million dollar contract that makes him the third
highest paid college coach behind only Nick Saban and Charlie
Weis, respectively.
The bar just keeps moving higher.
The Gators are giving the keys to the offense to sophomore
quarterback Tim Tebow, who has already achieved God-like status in
Gainesville, with some going so far as to call him...
EJTHE
7.
i
Florida Gator fans are spoiled. Sure, they gave the
BCS Championship Gators their adulation, but after the basketball
teani won back-to-back championships, the Florida football faithful
don t expect anything less than another BCS trophy. Such is the
mountain of expectation these days for the 2007 Florida Gators
football team.
Last year, college football experts almost all agreed that Florida was
a good team but they weren’t a contender yet. They felt that it would
take another year for the team to become familiar with Urban Meyer’s
spread offense, and that 2007 was the year that the Gators would live
up to their full potential.
Instead, an offense led by a much-maligned starting quarterback
played the toughest schedule in the country, and the 2006 Gators
beat then #1 Ohio State 41-14 in the BCS title game.
Since then, Florida football has been in a state of flux. The defense
lost three key juniors to the NFL in addition to seven seniors, leaving
the team that had been groomed to come into its own in 2007
perilously thin and extremely young across the board.
Tim Tebow takes over at quarterback for Chris Leak and looks to
unleash Urban Meyer’s complicated spread offense, all the while
rying to keep the litany of the offensive weapons available to him
happy and making plays.
The man who was instrumental in guiding Florida to the title is also the
perfect coach to deal with a rabid fan base that expects nothing less
than another national championship in 2007. Throughout Meyer’s
coaching career, he has gone above and beyond expectations. This
season could prove to be his toughest test yet.
STHE
COACH
In 2001, Urban Meyer took his first head coaching job at Bowling
Green State University in Ohio. He promptly engineered the biggest
turnaround in the NCAA, improving the Falcons by six wins to an 8-3
record in his first season.
After going 9-3 in his second year at Bowling Green, Meyer moved
on to Utah in 2003, where he led the Utes to a 22-2 record over two
seasons. Utah went 12-0 in 2004 and became the first team from a
non-BCS conference to earn a BCS bowl game berth.
CHOSEN
He will be counted on to contribute a lot more to the team in 2007 if
the Gators are to be successful. This year opposing defenses will
no doubt be looking to shut down his running ability until he proves
he can be an effective passer.
Florida starts with three straight home games, so Tebow should be
able to use the friendly confines of the Swamp to get into a good
rhythm early in the season.
SUOVERHAUL
A: 458 tackles, 41 tackles for loss, 17 sacks, and 18 interceptions.
Q: What do the Gators have to replace on defense with the loss of
nine starters from the 2006 squad that held opponents to 255 yards
and less than 14 points per game.
The 2007 NFL Draft saw six of those nine starters get drafted,
including first round picks Jarvis Moss to Denver and Reggie Nelson
to Jacksonville. Four other defensive players were signed as free
agents so a drop off in play on that side of the ball is expected,
especially early in the season.
The attrition isn't limited to the
defensive side of the ball though, as
the Gators lost a total of 25 players to
either graduation or the NFL. Meyer’s
first two recruiting classes have been
stellar. The 2006 class brought in 26
players and was ranked the #2 class
in the nation by Scout.com. The 2007
class promises to be even better,
delivering 27 players and garnering
Scout’s #1 ranking.
ONE
A nickname given before he made one
play at Florida, Tebow was a highlyrecruited quarterback out of Nease
High School near St. Augustine, Fla.
and put up prolific numbers running
a spread offense that put him in total
command. He made his commitment
announcement on national television.
All this, before the Gators won the
national championship. Imagine the
expectations on Tebow now?
The Gators don’t need to look very
far to see a team that succeeded after
suffering similar losses. Ohio State
lost nine starters after last season,
including five first-round draft picks,
and still made it to the championship
game. It is up to the young players to
step into starting roles and produce if
that is to happen.
He finished his high school career with
12, 996 yards of total offense (9,810
passing, 3,186 rushing) and accounted
for 157 touchdowns (95 passing, 62
rushing) while leading Nease to the
Class 4A state title in 2005.
In addition to the production that
must be replaced on the field is the
leadership this group provided. They
lost their emotional leader in LB
Brandon Siler, who was the heart and
soul of the defense. Siler, along with
Reggie Nelson and Earl Everett, were
vocal leaders that wouldn’t hesitate to
get in another teammates face if they
needed to. While the Gators don’t
have that in-your-face personality right
now, they still have two guys who can
show the young players how to deal
with tough situations.
He is seen as the prototype for the
spread offense that Meyer wants to
run, which requires a quarterback who
can effectively run and throw the ball.
Meyer’s base offense spreads three
receivers and puts the quarterback
in the shotgun. Then, he introduces
motion in the backfield and turns it
into an option attack, adding elements
of the traditional run-oriented option
offense. With the proper personnel and
execution it is virtually unstoppable.
In 2006, Tebow was used more as a
short yardage specialist in the running
game and an occasional passer. He finished the season second
on the team with 469 yards rushing and eight touchdowns while
completing 22 of 33 passes for 358 yards with five touchdowns and
one interception.
Nation
(- 0 KJ T T K i
3reit Expedfqtions
Sreat Expect
eiNEU LEADERS
EMERGE
“He’s a great person, he’s a leader, and he will probably be
the next face of Florida football. That’s how much respect I
personally have for him." Meyer said recently.
At first glance, Cornelius Ingram and
Derrick Harvey couldn’t be more different
from each other.
In his first two seasons at Florida, Meyer anointed a face of
Florida football based on the player’s work ethic, character
and team-first attitude.
Ingram is from Hawthorne, Fla., a tiny
one stoplight town in central Florida.
The first face was former Gainesville High standout Vernell
Brown. The second was senior wide receiver Jemalle
Cornelius. Now it is Ingram’s turn at the front, and he has 53
freshmen and sophomores looking to him to lead.
Harvey is from Greenbelt, MD, a city of
more than 20,000 located about 15 miles
northeast of downtown Washington,
D.C..
einext
Ingram, after being recruited as a QB,
now plays TE/WR, Harvey plays DE.
But they do have a few things in common.
They are both redshirt juniors, they both
came on strong at the end of last year
to jump on everyone's radar and they
both have NFL-ready bodies. Ingram
measures in at 6’4, 220 pounds and
Harvey at 6'4, 260 pounds. And ready
or not, they've both been called upon
to become the leaders of this Gators
team.
in
line
The 2007 recruiting class for Florida has many intriguing
storylines. The class is so big and diverse that they can
almost field a full starting lineup on offense and defense; the
only thing missing are a few offensive linemen.
There are the seven members from Lakeland High School
who all enrolled at Florida early, including twin Cffensive
Linemen Maurkice and Michael Pouncey and pint-sized bullet
RB Chris Rainey.
Expect to see more of Derrick Harvey’s 81-inch wingspan this season
Harvey arrived at Florida after being
named Maryland Gatorade Player of the Year in 2004. He sat out
his first year at Florida, and contributed only 6 tackles and a sack
as a redshirt freshman. His sophomore season, he was named the
starter opposite Jarvis Moss. His play steadily improved to the point
of being a dominant pass rusher by the end of the year. He was
named Defensive MVP of the BCS Championship, after recording
three sacks and a fumble recovery against Ohio State. He finished
the season with a team-leading 11 sacks.
Based on their increased level of play at the end of last season and
their commitment to Florida football, Meyer has named Ingram and
Harvey as leaders of this very young team. Harvey initially took a little
convincing.
“I’m not very vocal, so coach told me
to lead by example and everyone would
follow me," Harvey says on Under the
Eighty, a regional television program
that'gives a behind-the-scenes look at
the Gators spring practice.
After splitting time between football and
basketball early in his career, Ingram
decided to focus solely on football in
2006, but not before he contemplated
leaving Florida altogether. Ingram was
unhappy with the amount of playing
time he was receiving, but Meyer talked
Ingram out of leaving, and things have
been looking up ever since.
After only 10 catches in the first nine
games of last season, Ingram picked
the best time to become a factor. Over
the last five games he had 20 catches,
including six for 71 yards in the SEC
Championship game and four for 58
yards in the BCS title game.
Now, one year after their discussion
about leaving, Meyer is giving Ingram
a huge honor. He recently named the
rising junior as the new face of Florida
football.
There is James Wilson, a five-star guard who blocked for
Tebow in high school at Nease, choosing UF after originally
committing to Southern Cal.
There are quarterbacks Cameron Newton and John Brantley,
top ranked passers who are coming to UF despite the fact
that it should remain Tebow’s team for the next two to three
years.
The icing on the cake is Deonte Thompson, a WR from Belle
Glade who ran a 4.28 40-yard dash, who chose Florida at the
end of signing day.
In all, Florida ended up with 12 of the top 100 players in
the country, and many of them will be expected to provide
an immediate impact this season for Florida. They aren’t the
only SEC team to bring in a top class though, with Tennessee,
LSU, Auburn, and South Carolina all finishing in Scout’s top
seven.
SS0D7
OUTLOOK
Florida’s schedule is pretty favorable, with Tennessee,
Auburn, and Florida State all playing at The Swamp this year.
Their biggest test will probably be the showdown with LSU
in Baton Rouge on Cctober 6th, which could be a preview
of the SEC Championship game. They also have a road
game against South Carolina, and Spurrier will definitely have
his Gamecocks ready after last season’s disappointing final
seconds loss.
Young teams should be expected to have growing pains, and
it’s likely that Florida will be looking at a 9-3 record and watching
the SEC Championship on TV. Just don’t mention that to any
Florida fans. After all, if the freshmen and sophomores play
up to the level of their immense talent, Florida could be right
in the hunt for another BCS Championship. Exactly where
Gator Nation expects them to be. 0
Jeff Levers is a sports writer based in Jacksonville, Fla.
LIVE THE GAME
WITH
The Official Basketball Lifestyle Magazine of the NBA
M
Capture the excitement of the NBA all year long
with exclusive, behind-the-scenes coverage of
your favorite teams and players.
$12 for 1 Year
^ That’s a savings of
% off the newsstaj
60
O YES! Send me one year (6 issues) of HOOP MAGAZINE for only $12
CITY/STATE/ZIP
PIsaSG cflGCk: OBill ms
OPayment enclosed (Check or money order payable to Hoop Magazine)
MAIL TO: HOOP Magazine, PO Box 421297, Palm Coast, FL 32142-1297
Beks for
e-mail.
For faster service, call 1 -800-829-3347 or visit hoopmagazine.com
%
jjfjginal Dar<<
Chewets
FUEL UP FOR TAILGATIN6:
A
Bite-Size Chewy
Loaded with Peanuts!
gj S
X
X
1
\
);/) g uAROe fOiWTAIb» DRIUKS
\
?< X \ \
X
X
i
ROAST si^^s
\x
l3 Z. PIZ^Z^A^ S
1
(3 3 RAOS OF CHIPS
UJ
Its
^0 0
: 'c-.X,
O
DOMT FOROET TO OAS UP WITH
100^ PURE CASOClMeS
V'
' A'
W:
(-hocolatey
Chewets
nal Dark
Available in
Original Dark and
Milk Chocolatey.
COUNTBYFAIR
APZ''^ir
Chewy chocolatey bites
loaded with crunchy peanuts.
Visit US at www.justborn.com and www.peanutchews.com.
fidinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
e33
’'w
Dr. Jeremy Brown
Dr. Jerry Kiel
President
Vice President
Student Affairs
Todd Jay
Dave Higham
Sue Goldthwaite
Assoc. Ath. Director
Admin. Coord to.
Athletic Director
Ath. Business Dir.
In today’s on-demand digital world,
Printing Concepts is the first in the
Bob Shreve
Gary Hanna
Becky Mokris
Sports Info. Dir.
Head Ath. Trainer
Assoc. Ath. Trainer
region to offer true offset 6 color
capabilities with variable data.
Jenn Ax
Pat Cleary
Asst. Coach
Wrestling
Asst. Coach Volleyball
Asst. Coach
Men's Basketball
Mike Hahesy
Gary Kagiavas
Cliff Moore
Assf. Coach
Wrestling
Head Coach
Women's Soccer
Asst. Coach
Wrestling
Page 34
Tim Flynn
Dan Gierlak
Head Coach
Wrestling
Head Coach
Softball
Adaptive Athletic
Program
Chris Rhodes
Missy Soboleski
Stan Swank
Head Coach
Swimming
Head Coach
Volleyball
Jim Glatch
Head Coach
Women's Basketball
Jamie Tekotte
Greg Walcavich
Doug Watts
Dr. Thomas Fessler
Dr. Pat Leary
Asst. Coach
Women's Soccer
Head Coach
Men's Basketball
Head Coach
Cross Country/Track
Team Physician
Team Physician
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
4982 Pacific Avenue • Erie, PA 16506
Gary Astorino
814.833.8080 • 800-540-7805
www.printingconceptsonline.com
Edinboro Football aoo? ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
I
i n^
Athletic Trainers
'j' '*
1$;+ fofsiVie +•
a Ue.al+U jA««rer
di Y*u
a AC.X+
(L-R) Derek Homaman, Lisa Chekanowsky, Alicia Watkins, Gary Hanna, Becky Mokris
PENN-UNION CORE
Manufacturer of electrical connectors, tools & accessories since 1928
Best wishes for a
great season...
A familiar face. A supportive shoulder. A willing hand. Through
the years, Highmark has funded programs that address domestic violence
and promote nurturing, positive family environments. Supported
numerous health and wellness programs. And worked to keep donations
flowing into local United Ways. So why do we do all this, and more?
To improve the health and well-being of our communities,
of course. And, to make some good friends along the way.
“^GHMARK.
An Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
Pursuing our Mission Statement by supporting
our youth as "part ofour Con^any sense of
conummity & civic responsibilities."
"We encourage the devdopment of
indidduab & teams to excel"
229 Waterford Street
Edinboro, PA 16412
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!
P
Gallup 8b TenHaken
&
300 Mill St.
Edinboro, PA 16412
814-734-5997
814-734-4993
POLRRIS*
John Deere
Agricultural
ATV - Snowmobile
Residential
Sales - Parts - Service
Commercial
Accessories
Equipment
Trnrro
ff\
f \
!!!
Amanda Aul and Rebecca Grossman; flag captains Lisa Kowalski and Brandy Walters- Beth Dicke and Aleri^
13521 Cambridge Road
Rte 99 One Mile South of Edinboro University
814-734-1556
Good Luck Fighting Scots!
llll’EnDy^
■
■■
■
JUST MINUTES AWAY AT
1-79 AND 6N
1-79
DO WHAT
WH
TASTES RIGHT
1-79
AT NIGHT
OPEN TIL MIDNIGHT OR LATER
UNCLE CHARLIE’S
PimPUB
RT99
6N
6N
EDINBORO
UNIVERSITY
606 Erie St
Giant Eagle Plaza
Etflnboro, Pa.
RT99
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
GOOD LUCK FIGHTING SCOTS
Page 38
£dinboro Football 2007 ^ Great Things Happen Here!
Northwestern
REC
People you can count on.
814-734<1715
Open 7 days a week at 11 a.m.
Serving your favorite
Pub Food & Be-verages
for over 35 years !
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Year
1926
1927
1928
1929
1930
1931
1932
1933
1934
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952
1953
1954
1955
1956
1957
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
1965
1966
Overall
Coach
W-I.-T
Sox Harrison
3-3-0
Sox Harrison
4-1-0
Sox Harrison
5-2-0
Sox Harrison
2-4-0
Sox Harrison
34-0
Sox Harrison
1-5-0
Sox Harrison
3-2-0
Sox Harrison
1-6-0
Sox Harrison
0-6-0
Sox Harrison
0-6-0
Sox Harrison
14-0
Sox Harrison
04-1
Sox Harrison
14-0
Orville Bailey
1-6-0
Orville Bailey
0-7-0
Sox Harrison
2-2-1
Sox Harrison
1-3-0
No Team - World War 11
No Team - World War 11
No Team - World War 11
Art McComb
0-6-0
Art McComb
1-6-0
Art McComb
1-7-0
Art McComb
1-5-2
Art McComb
34-0
Art McComb
0-5-1
Art McComb
34-0
Art McComb
3-5-1
Art McComb
1-6-0
Art McComb
1-8-0
Bob Thurbon
54-0
Bob Thurbon
34-0
Bob Thurbon
44-1
Bob Thurbon
34-1
Loyal Park
34-1
Loyal Park
4-3-1
Jim Hazlett
3-5-0
Jim Hazlett
2-6-0
Jim Hazlett
2-5-1
Jim Hazlett
6-2-1
William Cutcher
1-6-1
PF
88
83
212
46
131
19
40
86
11
6
0
80
25
118
154
224
59
88
6
98
72
131
191
45
70
18
39
27
80
14
7
19
20
62
82
45
83
135
79
44
173
139
131
117
91
139
116
84
113
204
42
PSAC PSAC
V~L-T Rank
PA
53
38
30
76
154
154
146
139
119
116
73
93
147
193
103
53
111
127
114
114
113
123
129
132
224
1-3-1
2-2-1
1-5-0
1-5-0
14-1
4-2-0
14-1
6th
T4th
7th
6th
7th
2nd
6th
Year
1%7
1968
1%9
1970
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Coach
William Cutcher
William Cutcher
Bill McDonald
Bill McDonald
Bill McDonald
Bill McDonald
Bill McDonald
Bill McDonald
Bill McDonald
Bill McDonald
Bill McDonald
Bill McDonald
Denny Creehan
Denny Creehan
Denny Creehan
Denny Creehan
Denny Creehan
Denny Creehan
Steve Szabo
Steve Szabo
Steve Szabo
Tom Hollman
Tom Hollman
Tom Hollman
Tom Hollman
Tom Hollman
Tom Hollman
Tom Hollman
Tom Hollman
Tom Hollman
Tom Hollman
Tom Hollman
Tom Hollman
Lou Tepper
Lou Tepper
Lou Tepper
Lou Tepper
Lou Tepper
Lou Tepper
Scott Browning
Overall
W-L-T
2-7-0
2-7-0
44-1
9-1-0
9-1-0
3-5-1
44-1
5-2-2
8-3-0
64-0
3-6-1
3-6-1
4-6-0
6-2-1
4-6-0
9-2-0
8-2-0
8-2-0
54-1
7-3-0
3-8-0
54-1
8-3-0
9-3-0
7-4-0
8-2-1
8-3-0
7-3-0
9-2-0
64-0
4-6-0
4-7-0
3-8-0
5-6-0
4-6-0
5-6-0
9-3-0
9-3-0
8-2-0
6-5-0
PF
81
114
194
237
355
167
194
131
259
273
139
167
131
155
178
294
412
353
217
321
226
223
435
336
228
336
362
367
316
276
202
253
222
163
202
253
357
398
314
279
PA
224
307
203
89
155
158
203
127
156
174
123
247
148
84
84
no
144
210
209
283
283'
184
202
-190
199
' 131
255
207
155
223
230
304
347
218
209
260
196
259
93
172
PSAC PSAO
W-T.-T Ranlc
14-0
5th
0-5-0
6th
2-2-1
3rd
5-0-0
1st
5-0-0
1st
2-2-1
3rd
3-2-0 T2nd
2-2-2
5th
6-0-0
1st
4-2-0
3rd
2-3-1
T5th
2-3-1
4th
T4th
24-0
3-2-1 T2nd
7th
1-5-0
5-1-0
1st
4-2-0 T2nd
4-2-0 T2nd
3-3-0
T3rd
5-1-0
2nd
1-5-0
6th
3rd
4-1-1
6-0-0
1st
5-1-0
2nd
4th
3-3-0
3rd
4-1-1
2nd
5-1-0
4-2-0 T2nd
6-0-0
1st
T3rd
4-2-0
T4th
24-0
T4th
24-0
24-0
T4th
T4th
24-0
3-3-0
T3rd
5th
24-0
5-1-0
Tlst
5-1-0
Tlst
5-1-0
Tlst
T4th
3-3-0
Won
27
/ i
/ 14
15
7
9
5
54
39
15
78
40
COACHES............................................. 78
13
Lost
56
13
56
16
7
Tied
22
2
Pet.
.329
.071
.203
.485
.500
.288
2
0
4
2
2
20
1
.212
36
7
20
1
1
6
15
49
26
5
0
.593
.658
.500
.612
.571
.545
314
337
24
-483
2
0
R. REGE O’NEILL
Financial Advisor, RJFS
WOLF FINANCIAL SERVICES
An Independent Firm
Rege .0 ’Neill @ RaymondJ ames .com
-- Delivered Anywhere -480 N. Kerrwood, Suite 101
Hermitage, PA 16148
724-342-1000
m
STATE APPROVED CONCRETE
MIXED TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS
EXPANSION JOINTS * REINFORCING WIRE MESH REINFORCED - ROD
LIMESTONE OR GRAVEL CONCRETE * WASHED GRAVEL
HEATED CONCRETE * SLAG * ROLL OFF BOX SERVICE
724-342-9143 Fax
Plant Edinboro
Securities offered exclusively through
Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.'^
Memeber NASD/SIPC
(814) 734-1644
RT 99 / 2 Mi. South Edinboro
Plant Meadville, PA
(814) 724-7777
19824 Cochranton Rd. Meadville, PA
Yhe Alumni Association of Edinboro
University of Pennsylvania Is proud
of the University’s continued excel
lence In academicsf athletics, and
special programs, and Is pleased to
continue its support of the..*
Alumni Association
Edinboro University ofPA
Edinboro, PA 16444
Denny Creehan (center) was inducted into
the Edinboro Hall ofFame in April 2001.
A standout defensive back for the Fighting Scots,
he was the Edinboro head coach for six seasons,
and remains the career leader in winning
percentage at .658. He is pictured with Director
ofAthletics Bruce Baumgrtaner (left) and then
President Dr. Frank G. Pogue Jr. (right)
Page 40
SERVICE
6 Days A Week
epmmMestmt
All-Time Coacliing Records
Coach, Seasons ........................... .Years
Sox Harrison (1926-38, '41A2)........................ 15
Orville Bailey (193940).......................................2
Art McComb (1946-55) .....................................10
Bob Thurbon (1956-59).........................................4
Loyal Park (1960-61).............................................2
Jim Hazlett (1962-65) ...........................................4
William Cutcher (1966-68).................................. 3
BiU McDonald (1969-78)...................................10
Denny Creehan (1979-84)...................................6
Steve Szabo (1985-87)........................................... 3
Tom Hollman (1988-99).....................................12
Lou Tepper (2000-05)........................................... 6
Scott Browning (200^pres.).............................. 1
EDINBORO REDI-MIX
CONCRETE INC.
nghting Scot
footgaiiigamn!
Phone:
800-526-0117
732-2715
Fax: 732-2843
Email: EUP_^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
All-Americans
Harlan Hill Trophy
Two Edinboro University football players
have been finalists for the Harlon Hill Trophy,
presented annually to the top player in NCAA
Division 11 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 Football
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 11 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 —----------------------------------
Mike Edwards, LB — hon. ment. Football Gazette
2006
Ben Stroup, LB - 1st team AP Little All-America;
1st team Football Gazette; 2nd team Daktronics;
hon. ment. D2football.com
Kyle Witucki, TE — 2nd team Daktronics; hon.
ment. D2f3otball.com
Chns Amico, DT ~ 2nd team Football Gazette
2005
Greg Bzorek, OT — 2nd team AP Little AllAmerica; 2nd team D2fi)otball.com; 2nd
team Daktronics 3rd team Football
Gazette; 3rd team CollegeSportsReport.com
Chris Amico, DT ~ 1st team Football Gazette;
2nd team Daktronics
Chris Avery, CB ~ 2nd team D2football.com;
2nd team Daktronics; 3rd team Football
Gazette; 3rd team CollegeSportsReport.com
Chris Kaczor, C ~ 3rd team Football Gazette
2004
Greg Bzorek, OT ~ 3rd team AP Little AllAmerica; 2nd team D2football.com; hon. ment.
Football Gazette
Andre Burke, TB ~ 2nd team D2fbotball.com;
3rd team Football Gazette
Seth Fragale, OLB ~ hon. ment. D2football.com;
hon. ment. Football Gazette
Kody Robertson, PK — hon. ment. D2jbotball.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 AFCA; 1st
team, AP Little All-America; 2nd team
Football Gazette; 2nd team D2Football.com
Brandon Nicodemus, OG ~ hon. ment.
D2Football.com
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. ment. Football Gazette
1990
Ernest Priester, WR - 1st team Kodak/AFCA;
1st team AP Little All-America; first team
Football Gazette
Curtis Rose, OL ~ 1st team AP Little All-America;
first team Football Gazette
Lester Frye, RB — hon. ment. Football Gazette
Jeff Jacobs, DL — hon. ment. Football Gazette
1989
Gazette
1999
Rob Barney, TE ~ hon. mentFootball Gazette
1998
Todd Rogacki, OG - hon. ment. Football Gazette
Gerald Thompson, TB ~ hon. ment. Football
Gazette
1997
Todd Rogacki, OT - hon. ment.
Football Gazette
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
1971
1976
A1 Raines, RB ~ 2nd team NAM AllAmerica; hon. ment. AP Little All-America
Jack McCurry, DB ~ hon. ment. AP Little
All-America; hon. ment. NAM All-America
Jim Romaniszyn, FL ~ hon. ment. AP Little
All-America; hon. ment. NAM All-America
Paul BurkeU, OG - hon. ment. NAM All-America
Joe Sanford, QB ~ hon. ment. NAM All-America
Rich lorfido, LB ~ 2nd team NAIA Little
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
All-America
1975
David Seigh, DB — 2nd team NAM Little
1969
Ron Gooden, MG ~ hon. ment. NAM Little
All-America; hon, ment. AP Little All-America
Rick Vomadore, OT ~ hon. ment. NAIA Little
All-America; hon. ment. AP Little All-America
Howard Hackley, WR ~ hon. ment. AP Little
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
Jason Perkins, LB — second team
NOTE: The Sports Information Department is currently
All-America
All-America
2000
Mark Weidner, OG — second team
1993
Ebby HoUins, DL - hon. ment. NAM Little
All-America; hon. ment. Kodak All-America
A1 Raines, RB ~ hon. ment. NAM Little
David Green, RB ~ hon. ment. NAM Little
All-America; hon. ment. AP Little All-America
Rich Holmes, FB — hon. ment. NAM Little
CoSIDA Academic
All-America
Pat Schuster, DE — third team
1970
All-
America
A1 Raines, RB ~ hon. ment. NAM All-America
researching all football honors. Please feel free to contact
the office with additional inprmation.
1966
John Ferraro — AP Little All-America
i960
Dave O'Dessa, OL — hon. ment. AP Little
All-America
All-America
George Miller, DB ~ hon. ment. AP Little
All-America
1973
Bob Miseyka, OG ~ hon. ment. AP Little
All-America
All-America
Ernest Priester, WR ~ 3rd team AP Little AllAmerica; 3rd team Football Gazette
Joe Brooks, OL — 2nd team Football Gazette
Hal 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
All-America
,
Sean
McNicholas
Brandon Nicode
mus
Rob
Barney
Todd
Rogacki
Brian
Decker
Curtis
Rose
Micheal
Sims
Matt
Gentile
Gary
Lhotsky
Pat
Schuster
Larry
Jackson
Steve
Russell
Mike
Edwards
Mike
Kegarise
Jason
Perkins
1986
Scott Dodds, QB ~ hon. ment. AP Little
Pill-America
1984
Ray Bracy, DB ~ hon. ment. APLittle All-America
Jim Trueman, K ~ 3rd team NCAA Division II
All-America
1982
Rick Ruszkiewicz, K ~ Kodak All-America
College Division I
Barry Swanson, C ~ 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 Collins, DT - hon. ment. NAIA All-America;
hon. ment. AP Little All-America
Ron Link, DT — hon. ment. NAM All-America
Ben Stroup
1979
Ken Petardi, DB - hon. ment. AP Little
All-America
Willis
Page 42
1972
Jim Romaniszyn, RB ~ hon. ment. AP Little
All-America; hon. ment. NAM All-America
Elbert Cole, RB — 1st team Kodak/AFCA; 2nd
team Football Gazette; 3rd team AP Little
2001
Sean McNicholas, P ~ hon. ment. Football Gazette
Brandon Nicodemus, OG - hon. ment. Football
1978
Jim Krentz, LB - hon. ment. NAM Little
All-America; hon. ment. AP Little All-America
Bob Jahn, WR - hon. ment. AP Little All-America
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Bob
Cicerchi
Tom
Kisiday
Jim
Romaniszyn
Joe
Sanford
Edinboro Football 2007 4 Great Things Happen Here!
Page 43
Rushing
19.
20.
Career Rushing 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, 1969-71 ................................. 3,399
Elbert Cole, 1986-89 ............................... 3,341
Lester Frye, 1989-91 ............................... 2,626
Bernard Henry, 1999-2000 ....................2,100
Alonzo Roebuck, 2000-02 ......................2,030
Dave Green, 1975-76 ..............................1,978
Tony Brinson, 1993-96 ............................1,900
Floyd Faulkner, 1984-87 ........................1,845
Andre Burke, 2004 ................................. 1,713
Keith Collier, 1981-83 ............................1,684
Derrick Russell, 1990-92 ........................1,673
Brandon Mimson, 2001-03 ....................1,648
Bob Mengeiink, 1969-71 ........................ 1,435
Rich Holmes, 1974-75 ............................1,302
Jim Romaniszyn, 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
A1 Raines, 1970 ......................................... 833
Floyd Faulkner, 1986 ..............................824
Rushing Yards
1- Gerald Thompson ....316 vs. Califomia(Pa.)
'98
A1 Raines..................295 vs. Geneva'69
Larry Jackson..........275 vs. Mansfield'94
Bernard Henry........263 vs. Mercyhurst, '00
Tony Brinson............248 vs. Cheyney'%
Gerald Thompson . .237 vs. Bloomsburg '98
Lester Frye................234 vs. Va. Union '90
Derrick Russell........234 vs. Fairmont St. '90
9. Elbert Cole................224 vs. Kutztown '89
10. Andre Burke............220 vs. Slippery Rock '04
Elbert Cole............... .220 vs. Sliprpery Rock '89
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Passing
Career Passing Yards
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Jody Dickerson, 1991^................... . .7,299
Justin Bouch, 2002-04 ....................... . .7,013
Hal Galupi, 1987-90 ........................... . .5,650
Blair Hrovat, 1981-84......................... . .5,103
Chris Hart, 1993-% ........................... ..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.
Trevor Harris, 2006 ............................. .2,547
Justin Bouch, 2004 ................
.2,281
Jody Dickerson, 1993..................
.2,209
Hal Galupi, 1990...................
Justin Bouch, 2003 ................
Hal Galupi, 1989 .....................
Jim Ross, 1987 .........................
Jody Dickerson, 1994............
Jody Dickerson, 1992..............
.1,855
Chris Hart, 1995 ...................
.1,803
Scott Dodds, 1986..................
.1,752
Blair Hrovat, 1982 ................
.1,702
Brian Caldwell, 1998 ..............
.1,661
Chris Hart, 1996 ..................
.1,635
Blair Hrovat, 1983 ..............
.1,595
CUNNINGHAM
Receiving
Career Receptions
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
9.
10.
Ernest F*riester, 1986-90 ............................14f
Howard Hackley, 1973-76 ........................ 135
Ryan Valasek, 2003-06 ............................. 132
Wrentie Martin, 1989-92............................13]
Quentin Ware-Bey, 1995-98 ......................123
Justin Lipscomb, 2001-04 ..........................II5
Lateef Walters, 1991,93-94 ........................ 9:)
Tim Beacham, 1977-80 ................................ 9i
Elbert Cole, 1986-89 ..................................... 89
Cleveland Pratt, 1985-88 ............................. 7p
John Toomer, 1985-88 ..................................78
I
emrsuBnmouTHDOBetjapueuoFiDiMBOBe
and
Season Receptions
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
7.
9.
10.
Ryan Valasek, 2006 ......................................64
Justin Lipscomb, 2004..................................53
Wrentie Martin, 1992 ..................................50
Ernest Priester, 1989 ................................... 49
Ernest Priester, 1990 ................................... 47
Howard Hackley, 1976 ................................ 47
Lateef Walters, 1994 ;.................................. 44
Gilbert Grantlin, 1995 ..................................44
John Toomer, 1988 .-...................................... 43
Justin Lipscomb, 2003 .................................. 39
Wrentie Martin, 1^91 .................................. 39
The Fighting Scots
A Winning Combination!!!
Game Receptions
1. Lateef Walters..........12 vs. Hillsdale, 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. Glenville 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
Dan Bissontz............ 8 vs. East Stroudsburg, '68
Charles Pollick........ 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
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. Califomia(Pa.), '82
Hal Galupi................299 vs. Califomia(Pa.), '90
Jody Dickerson........278 vs. American Interna
tional '94
Brian Caldwell........277 vs. GlenvUle St.'98
Jody Dickerson........276 vs. New Haven '93
Mike Hill ..................275 vs. Califomia(Pa.),'76
Mike Dodds ............271 vs. Lock Haven'86
Jody Dickerson........269 vs. Qation '93
Chris Hart................263 vs. Hillsdale'96
Hal Galupi................261 vs. Youngstown St. '89
Brian Caldwell........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.
12481
Edinboro Road
Edinboro.
(8141734-3368
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
Michael Sims
Larry Jackson, RB
1995
Pat Schuster, DE
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
the Year
1990
Mario FFouston, DB
1991
Jody Dickerson, QB
1995
Gerald Thompson, RB
1996
Tyson Cook, K
2003
Raji El-Amin, DB
2006
Dickerson
Trevor FFarris, QB
PSAC Coach of
the Year
1975
Bill McDonald
1989
Tom FFoUman
1995
Tom FJoUman
2003
Lou Tepper
2005
Lou Tepper
Page 46
Tom Hollman
Chris Amico, DT(1)
A J. Cousins, NG (1)
Chris Kaczor, C (1)
DamionMalott,SS(l)
Ben Stroup, LB (1)
Ryan Valasek, WR (1)
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 Aveiy, CB (1)
Greg Bzorek, OT (1)
A.J. 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 Aveiy, 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 TarbeU, 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 (l)
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)
Matt Stultz, 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)
Giltert Grantlin, WR (2)
Bryan Lambert, DL (2)
Marty Williams, DB (2)
1994 Jeremy O'Day, OT (1)
Jody Dickerson, QB (1)
Lairy Jackson, RB (1)
Pat &huster, 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)
Keiith Cushenberry, DB (2)
Marty Williams, DB (2)
1993,' Mike Kegarise, OL (1)
Larry Jackson, 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)
G^ Lhotsky, P (1)
Brian Heebsh, TE (2)
Russell Cray, DL (2)
1991 Curtis Rose, OL (1)
Lester Frye, RB (1)
John Messuna, 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)
Curtis Rose, CXT (1)
Ernest Priester, WR (1)
Lester Frye, RB (1)
Jeff Jacobs, DL (1)
Wade Smith, DB (1)
WaUy 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)
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)
John Toomer, WR (1)
Elbert Cole, RB (1)
Chip Conrad, DL (1)
Michael Willis, DB (1)
Ron Hainsey, OT (2)
Joe Brooks, C (2)
Qeveland Pratt, WR (2)
Darren Weber, PK (2)
Jeff Jacobs, DL (2)
Michael Wayne, LB (2)
Mark Courtney, OT (1)
Elbert Cole, RB (1)
Mike Raynard, P (1)
Cleveland Pratt, WR (2)
FUoyd Faulkner, RB (2)
Ed Jozefov, DL (2)
A1 Donahue, LB (2)
Mike Wetherholt, DB (2)
Scott Dodds, QB (1)
Bob Suren, TE (1)
Floyd Faulkner, RB (1)
John Cardone, DE (1)
Michael WiUis, DB (1)
Ross Rankin, RB (2)
Ernest Priester, WR (2)
Dave Nye, OG (2)
Mike Raynard, P (2)
Mark Perkins, WR (1)
Dave Span, RB (1)
Jim Britt, OT (1)
Chuck Murray, DL (1)
Rob Lewis, DL (2)
Mark Merritt, OL (2)
Ray Bracy, DB (1)
Jim Britt, OT(l)
Jim Trueman, PK (1)
Martelle Betters, DB (2)
Eric Bosley, WR (2)
Damon Chambers, RB (2)
Blair Hrovat, QB (2)
BobO'Rorke,LB(2)
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)
BobKlenk,RB(2)
Dave Parker, DB (2)
Jim Dmkin, 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 Roxmds, 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 CoUier, RB (2)
1980 lim 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 Tim Beacham, WR (1)
Ken Petardi, DB (1)
Bob Cicerchi, LB (2)
Jim Collins, DT (2)
Willie Cimy, DE (2)
Tom Kisiday, OG (2)
Rick Shover, QB (2)
Nick Sobecki, CB (2)
1978 Dave Gallagher, OG (1)
Bobjahn, WR (1)
Jim 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 Bartheknes, OT (1)
Dave Gallagher, OG (1)
Bobjahn, 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 Fiegl, P (1)
1975 Rick Vomadore, OT (1)
Howard Hackley, WR (1)
David Green, RB (1)
Jan Gefert, DE (1)
Ron Gooden, DE (1)
George MiUer, DB (1)
Rich Radzavich, OG (2)
GregSuUivan,LB(2)
David Seigh, DB (2)
1974 Rick Vomadore, OT (1)
John Bayer, DE (1)
Mike Schnirel, LB (1)
George MiUer, DB (1)
Howard Haddey, WR (2)
Ron Gooden, DL (2)
Jim McClure, 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
i960
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)
PaulBurkeU,OG(l)
Jim Romanisz3m, WR (1)
Joe Sanford, QB (1)
Rich lorfido, LB (1)
Joe Sass, DB (1)
John Petchel, TE (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)
GarySisko,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 BrandeU, DL (2)
Steve Nishnick, MG (1)
WiUie MiUer, DB (1)
Steve Nishnick, MG (1)
John Kegel, OG (1)
GeneChieffo,DL(l)
Dave O'Dessa, OT (1)
Gary GUbert, B (1)
Gary GUbert, B(l)
Gam GUbert, B(l)
Leslie Ruland, E (1)
(1) ~ first team AU-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.
PSAC Scholar-Athletes
Western Division
Pos,
QB
RB
RB
RB
WR
WR
WR
Player
? Rug^
Eddie Emanuel
Brandon Lombardy
Chris Morgan
Pat Fer^son
Marc Huddleston
Ryan Valasek
First Team OJffense
school
TE
OT
OT
CX^
OG
IVlike Butterworth
Jason Capizzi
Dave Livengood
Kerry Robbins
pf*
RS
Tim McCutcheon
Nick Wallace
Howard Chavous
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
Califomia(Pa.)
Slippery Rock
Qarion
Indiana(Pa.)
Shippensburg
Indiana (Pa.)
LB
DB
Ben Stroup
Damion Malott
DB
DB
DB
P
James Rockymore
David Show
Dwaon Woodard
Kyler Ford
Edinboro
Edinboro
Chris Kaczor
Second Team Offense
Wt.
Yh
Jr-
5-9
200
6-0
6-0
224
205
178
205
175
Jr.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Sr.
Ht
Califomia(Pa.)
Clarion
Califomia(Pa.)
lndiana(Pa.)
Shippensburg
Carifomia(Pa.)
Edinboro
^le Witucki
Western Division
6-2
5-9
6-0
5-9
Edinboro
6-3
Slippery Rock
Indiana^a.l
Indiana (Pa.)
Shippensburg
6-7
6-9
6-2
6-0
Edmhoro
6-2
Califomia(Pa.)
Indiana (Pa.)
Shippensburg
195
237
320
315
285
282
293
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
6-4
5-9
5-8
305
185
167
Jr.
Fr.
Jr.
6-0
6-1
6-2
6-0
6-2
6-0
6-0
6-1
253
278
Jr.
Sr.
275
240
245
230
191
215
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
So.
Sr.
So.
6-1
5-10
205
181
Jr.
Sr.
5-10
180
190
170
180
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Fr.
First Team Defense
Edinboro
Edinboro
Shippensburg
Lock Haven
Clarion
Shippensburg
6-0
5-10
5-11
Offensive Player of the Year: Chris Morgan, Indiana(Pa.)
Defensive Player of the Year: Ben Stroup, Edinboro
Rookie of the Year: Trevor Harris, Edinboro
Coaeh of the Year: Lou Tepper, Indiana(Pa.)
Pos.
Name
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 Defense
DL
DL
DL
DL
DL
LB
LB
LB
Clint Forsha, Slippery Rock
Jason GroUer, Shippensburg
Anthony Guerra, lndiana(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
Eastern Division
First Team OJfense
School
Second Team Offense
QB
RB
RB
RB
WR
WR
WR
TE
itie)
OT
OT
OG
OG
C
PK
RS
Jim Terwilliger
Josh Heck
Osagie Osunde
Brent Steinmetz
Dominique Curry
Evan Prall
Michael Washington
Jason Henley
Luke Kuklick
Ryan Devlin
Mike Habel
Kevin O'Neill
Wynton Shelton
Kennis 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
%an^mycn
Greg Thoman
Rob Biemat
Lateef Ferguson
Jayson Frank
Jimmy Lewis
Brian Bingnear
Tyree Co^er
Brandon Belton
Tyler Trettin
Anthony Belasco
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
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
First Team D^ense
Cheyney
Kutztown
Bloomsburg
Millersville
East Stroudsburg
Bloomsburg
West Chester
East Stroudsburg
West Chester
Kutztown
Cheyney
Millersville
Bloomsburg
West Chester
Ht
6-2
6-3
6-0
6-1
6-1
6-2
6-1
6-2
6-1
6-0
6-1
e-1
Wt
172
209
210
195
211
190
190
245
232
295
321
280
293
295
170
190
233
255
290
285
273
225
220
238
230
180
175
200
6-2
198
5-11
200
Offensive Player of the Year: Jim TerwHiger, East Stroudsburg
Defensive Player of the Year: Dan Latorre, Bloomsburg
Rookie of the Year: Lateef Ferguson, West Chester
Coach of the Year: Danny Hale, Bloomsburg
Page 48
QB
RB
Yr\
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
So.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
So.
Fr.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
Sr.
So.
Sr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Jr.
Sr.
Sr.
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 Calhoim, Mansfield
Brahin Bilal, Bloomsburg
Brett Harbach, Kutztown
Elfren Qiules, 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 D^ense
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
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Robson and Wolf Honored as
Pete Nevins Scholar-Athletes of the Year
2006-07 Tod Ten Award Winners
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.)
>■ Amber Hackenberg, Bloomsburg
(Cross Country / Middleburg, Pa.)
>■ Julie Karcher, West Chester
Chris Robson
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.
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.
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 11th-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.
(Soccer / Hatboro, Pa.)
^ 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
P- Alex Clemsen, Edinboro
(Wrestling / Moberly, Mo.)
>■ Jamir Gates, Cheyney
(Indoor Track & Field / Chester, Pa.)
P- Katie Glaws, lUP
(Basketball / North Canton, Ohio)
P- Ashley Grimm, Clarion
(Basketball / Sugarloaf, Pa.)
P- Katie Kline, West Chester
(Basketball / Pennsville, N.J.)
P- Seth Martin, Lock Haven
(Wrestling / Selinsgrove, Pa.)
P- Brad Rager, California
(Indoor Track & Field / Bristol, Pa.)
P- Andi Rose, Slippery Rock
(Indoor Track & Field / Wheeling, W. Va.)
P- Sean Strauman, lUP
(IndoorTracks Field/South Park, Pa.)
P- Jamie Wolf, Clarion
(Swimming & Diving / South Park, Pa.)
SPRiNG <<<
P- Lisa Baumgartner, Clarion
(Tennis / West Middlesex, Pa.)
► Jeff Craig, Kutztown
(Baseball/Wilkes-Barre, Pa.)
P- Dan Gal, Bloomsburg
(Tennis/York, Pa.)
P- Amber Hackenberg, Bloomsburg
(Outdoor Track & Field / Middleburg, 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.
P- Jennifer Hansen, Slippery Rock
(Outdoor Track & Field / Charleston, W. Va.)
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.
P- Ryan Wyland, Mansfield
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
P- Erin Richard, Clarion
(Outdoor Track & Field / Erie, Pa.)
P- Chris Robson, Lock Haven
(Track & Field / Lewisberry, Pa.)
P- Jeff Weiss, Slippery Rock
(Outdoor Track & Field / Avella, Pa.)
(Baseball/Williamsport, Pa.)
P- Mallory Zelawski, lUP
(Lacrosse / Clarence, N.Y.)
Page 49
The Cactus Bowl
Offensive linemen Greg Bzorek and LaMont Singleton continued the tradition of Edin-;
lx)ro Rating Scots playing in the Cactus Bowl ,
in January 2006. (NOTE: The 2007 contest was
suspended.) For a number of years Division II
football teams had an all-star game named the
Snow Bowl, which was played in Fargo, North
■ Dakota. In 2000 the contest was moved to
Kingsville, Texas and renamed the Cactus ?
j Bowl. The contest features the top small colI lege seniors in the country. Edinboro has had at
least one representative in every Cactus Bowl
(aka Snow ^wl) but one, with a streak of eight
jstrai^t years. Here's a complete list of the
vFighting 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 Shuster, 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
MattPhilHps,RB
Greg Bzorek, OT
LaMont Singleton, OG
Longest Rushing
Plays
^s....Name, Opponent, Year
^..... Lester Frye vs. Califomia(Pa.), 1991
..... Derrick Russell vs. Bloomsburg, 1990
..... ^ Raines vs. Waynesburg, 1971
..... Joe Sanford vs. Waynesburg, 1991
..... Dave Green vs. Saginaw Valley, 1975
..... Bernard Henry vs. Indiana(Pa.), 1999
..... A1 Raines vs. Lock Haven, 1969
..... Gordon Kidder vs. Indiana(Pa.), 1956
^..... Jhn Concilia vs. Shippensburg, 1957
..... Larry Jackson vs. Millersville, 1993
..... A1 Raines vs. Indiana(Pa.), 1970
^9 Hoyd 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 FYiester vs. Qarion,
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. Hillsdale, 1997
52..... Darren Weber vs. Indiana(Pa.), 1987
49..... Sean McNicholas vs. Glenville St., 1999
48..... Tyson Cook vs. Califomia(Pa.), 1997
47..... Kody Robertson vs. East Stroudsburg,
2004
47..... Sean McNicholas vs. Qarion, 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. Califomia(Pa),
1980
44 Sean McNicholas vs. Shippensburg, 2001
44.... .Jim Trueman vs. Califomia(Pa.), 1984
44..... Rich Ruszkiewicz vs. Clarion, 1980
Longest Punts
Yds....Names, Opponent, Year
82
Kevin Conlan vs. Clarion, 1983
72..... Sean McNicholas vs. Califomia(Pa.), 2000
70..... Mike Abbiatici vs. Millersville, 1980
67 Dan Chisholm vs. West Liberty, 1946
66
Sean McNicholas vs. Ashland, 2002
66..... Bill Burford vs. Yoimgstown St.,
1989
65..... Sean McNicholas vs. Shippensburg,
Coach USA
2002
65..... Sean McNicholas vs. Gannon, 2001
65 Tyson Ccxrk 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. Millersville, 1980
65..... Dan Fiegl vs. Fairmont State, 1976
Erie Division
501 East
Street
Erie, PA 16503
(800) 352-0979
www.coachusaerie.com
I
Longest Kickoff
Returns
Yds....Name, Opponent, Year
100 ....Cleveland Pratt vs. Lock Haven, 1987
100 ....Eric Bosley vs. West Liberty, 1984
99..... Bernard Henry vs. Califomia(Pa.), 2000
98..... Tim Beacham vs. Millersville, 1977
97..... Gary Gilbert vs. Califomia(Pa.), 1961
95..... Tim Beacham vs. Shippensburg, 1980
95..... Jim Concilia vs. Brockport, 1956
94..... Ross Rankin vs. Qarion, 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, 1967
90..... Willie Miller vs. Bridgeport, 1964
Everyyirhere 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 I www. edinborohotelbar. com
Longest Punt
Returns
Auto
Yds.,..Name, Opponent, Year
85..... Gilbert Grantlin vs. Mansfield, 1995
85..... Ken Petardi vs. Indiana(Pa.), 1978
85..... Jack McCurry vs. Shippensburg, 1971
82..... Tim Beacham vs. Clarion, 1980
80 Ho^d Faulkner vs. Caltfomia(Pa.), 1986
70..... JoNi Mikovich vs. Califomia(Pa.), 1965
70
Jim Concilia 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
Value
PARTS STORES
Longest
Interception
Returns
Yds....Name, Opponent, Year
102 ....Jack Case vs. Brockport State, 1962
99..... Chris Avery vs. Califomia(Pa.), 2005
90..... Chuck Lodge vs. Califomia(Pa.), 1949
85..... Steve RusseU vs. Shippensburg, 1992
85 Willie Curry vs. Fairmont State, 1976
84..... Franklin vs. Slippery Rock, 1987
71 .Dennis Creehan vs. CaHfomia(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
POWELL AUTO SUPPLY
h
I
S947 Main
Street
McKean, PA
476-1018/476-1115
II
j
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
3981 Route 6N East
(1/2 mile east of campus)
Edinboro, PA
734-1511
t
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Page 51
All-Time Team
Dear Fans:
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.
All-Time Team ... Part of
Sesquicenteimial Celebration
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.
Offense
Quarterbacks
Defensive Line
Justin Bouch ('05)
Jody Dickerson ('94)
Joe Sanford ('71)
Ron Gooden ('74)
Ebby Hollins ('70)
Rick Jordan ('83)
Ron Link ('81)
John Messura ('91)
Steve Nishnick ('68)
Pat Schuster ('95)
Dave Smith ('02)
6'3" 205 Brackeniidge, PA
6'0" 183 McKees Rocks, PA
5'11''185 Conneaut, OH
Running Backs
Jody Dickerson
Defense
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'IT 212
Rochester, NY
Shaler, PA
Jacksonville, NC
Pittsburgh, PA
Aliquippa, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Wide Receivers
Tim Beacham ('80)
5'10''158 Maitland, EL
Howard Hackley ('76) 5'9" 168 Canonsburg, PA
Ernest Priester ('90)
5'9" 175 Qeveland, OH
Jim Romaniszyn ('70) 6'1" 195 Titusville, PA
6'4"
6'2"
6'2"
6'3"
6'0"
6'3"
6'2"
6'3"
PERKINS
CHARTWELL’S
LAKESIDE BAGEL SHOP WENDY’S
UNCLE CHARLIE’S
TACO BELL
PIZZA PUB
WALMART
CROSSROADS DINER
JOHN’S WILDWOOD
MCDONALD’S
PIZZERIA
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
Sincerely,
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)
6'1" 245
5'10''190
6'2" 210
6'2" 220
5'11' 205
6'2" 225
6'0" 225
6'2" 220
Bedford, PA
Parma, OH
Washington, PA
Scott Browning
Head Football Coach
Emporium, PA
Ambridge, PA
Cheektowaga, NY
Geneva, OH
Pittsburgh, PA
Back by Popular Pemandi
Tight Ends
Corey Keyes ('96)
C.J. Trivisonno ('05)
6'3" 228 Homestead, PA
6'4" 250 Kirtland, OH
Offensive Line
David Green
Joe Brooks ('89)
Paul BurkeU ('71)
Greg Bzorek ('05)
Mike Kegarise ('93)
Tom Kisiday ('81)
Jeremy O'Day ('96)
David dDessa ('60)
Curtis Rose ('91)
Barry Swanson ('82)
Joe Valvoda ('03)
6'1"
5'9"
6'6"
6'6"
6'0"
6'3"
5'9"
6'3"
6'1"
6'2"
250
185
315
310
200
280
250
278
225
290
Yoimgstown, OH
Erie, PA
Saxonburg, PA
Milan, OH
Ambridge, PA
Lockport, NY
Shaler, PA
Logan, OH
Jamestown, NY
Mantua, OH
Erie’s King of Sports
Defensive Backs
Chris Avery ('05)
Brian Decker ('96)
Georj Lewis ('92)
Jack McCurry ('71)
Ken Petardi (7^
Steve Russell (94)
David Seigh (75)
Michael Willis ('88)
5'9"
6'0"
5'9"
5'10'
6'0"
6'0"
5'11"
6'0"
170
192
175
180
170
187
185
185
6'2"
205 Bridgeport, WV
220 Kirtland, OH
Berea, OH
Portville, NY
Connellsville, PA
Bakerstown, PA
Euclid, OH
Pittsburgh, PA
Johnstown, PA
Maitland, EL
6'4"
Floyd Faulkner ('86)
5'9" 180 CoraopoUs, PA
Rick Ruszkiewicz (82) 5'8" 158 Pittsburgh, PA
5'7" 175 Bellevue, PA
Jim Trueman ('84)
Kickoff Returner
Qeveland Pratt ('88)
I
Jim LeCorchick
KOIDROCK
Punters
Gary Lhotsky ('92)
Sean McNicholas ('02)
Punt Returners
Placeldckers
SUBWAY
VALERIO’S
CHARTWELL’S
DAIRY QUEEN
QUIZNO’S
P.O. Box 248
L
I
I
Edinboro, PA 16412
(814)456-7093
FAX: (814) 452-1808
5'9" 168 Miami, EL
• Local • Regional • National • Commentary
• Fan Forums • If ifs sports... Ifs here!
www.jrlsports.com
L_
Dave Smith
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Where Erie Fans go for sports!
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Page 53
This marks the 22st season that I have
been fortunate enough to be a member of
the Edinboro football staff. During that time
it has been very gratifying to see the response
of local organizations in assisting Edinboro
football. In recent years the service organiza
tions has provided invaluable assistance
including running the 50/50 raffles. We’look
forward to working with these organizations
again this year, and thank them for their
support of Boro Football.
US BRANYNN
k
Quality Finished and Ready to Finish Furniture
Plus an ercitlng selection of country gifts and accessories
*
«
Sincerely,
*
-------
*
*
Scott Browning
Head Football Coach
*
Lions
Kiwanis
Circle K
Knights of Columbus
Rotary
WOODS
“The Country Living Store”
*
Eberle's
Beds
Let us help you
Desks
make your house a
Dressers
fine country home!
Bookcases
Nightstands
Drawing Tables
Yankee Candles
Storage Cabinets
Quality
Custom Finishing
Available
McirkEberle,P.T.,AT.C.
MicW Ebcrie, M.RT.
__
814 - 734 - 7444
103 Walker Dr.
Edinboro, Pa.
Open Mon., & Fri., 9-8
Tue., Wed., & Thurs., 9-5
Saturday 10-5
814 / 734-1688
11091 RT. 99, Edinboro, PA.
4 miles North of Edinboro
WWW.BRANYNNWOODS.COM
GO FIGHTING SCOTSI
1
COMMUNITY NATIONAL BANK
OF NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA
“Complete Bank Service”
DRIVE-UP & WALK-UP SERVICE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
24 Hour Banking With Our MAGICBANK/CIRRUS Participant
Albion Office- Albion, PA 16401 • Phone; 756-4138
Cranesville Office- Cranesville, PA 16410 • Phone: 756-4904
Edinboro Office- Edinboro, PA 16412 • Phone; 734-1655
West Springfield Office- West Springfield, PA 16443
Phone; 922-3167
Millcreek Office- 2420 Zimmerly Road, Erie, PA 16506
Phone; 833-4550
FDIG
{il Equal Housing Lender
Environmental Remediation
& Recovery, Inc.
5719 Route 6N
Edinboro, PA 16412
Office: (814) 734-6411
Fax: (814) 734-4756
www.environmental-remediation.net
.
♦ Providing all Physical Therapy Services
including Therapuetic Pool, Low Level Laser,
Balance Master, and Athletic Training
♦ Friendly, courteous staff with over 60 years
combined experience
♦ Extended week day and weekend hours
available
♦ We provide one on one quality care with a
licensed therapist
♦ Accept most Insurances including Workers
Compensation
Member Federal Reserve System
A FULL SERVICE BANK
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
HAS AK IIV.I||R¥JiIX>CKE»
ffS^RIVE?
YOUR f
If an injury is
out of the
CONTRACTORS BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE OF EDINBORO
ERIE! CONSTRUCTION INC.
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
P.O. BOX 10121
ERIE, PA 16514
FAX 814 / 899-0468
2218 EAST 30TH STREET
ERIE, PA 16510
814 / 898-4200 PHONE
(814) 455-0944
FAX (814) 455-0947
ack in the game
JEFFREY M. MAYER
P.O. BOX 1360
ERIE, PA 16512
GEORGE H. ALTHOF, INC.
Mechanical Contractors
IfBYSiCALTi
^JAT1C~I'0Er£p%
.Sports Medicine
Industrial
ILITATION
WiicK & Back U
BayCrete, Inc.
Central Mix Concrete Operation
1816 Greengarden Road
Phone: 814-454-5001
Fax: 814-454-5002
REMIT TO:
Mario Chiapazzi
P.O. Box 9065
Erie, PA 16505-8065
........................
THOMPSON, SIZEMORE
KEYSTONE
REHABILITATION
SYSTEMS
For the Treatment of;
& GONZALEZ
PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATION
1902 CHERRY STREET
ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA 16502
(814) 452-3748 • FAX (814) 455-7973
John H. Laver III - President
Richard T. Weschler, Jr. - Vice President
Deborah A. Snyder • Asst. Secretary
Gary W. Renaud
Chief Executive Officer
AIR CONDITIONING • HEATING • PLUMBING
INDUSTRIAL PIPING • VENTILATING
SCOBELL COMPANY, INC.
ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA 16503
ROTH MARZ
PARTNERSHIP PC
ARCHITECTS
INTERIORS
PLANNERS
PROJECT MANAGERS
niip
3505 Chapin Street
Erie, PA 16508
P; (814)860-8366
F: (814)860-8606
ERIE STECL PRODUCTS CO.
V
Fabricator and Erector
^
Donald Fuller, MPT
109 Walker Drive • Edinboro • 814.734.1601
Page 56
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
1356 East 12th Street
Phone: 814/453-4361 Ext. 226
Mobile: 434-4270
Fax: 814/459-0858
GARY MEYER
Owner/Secretary
Residence: 814/456-6318
info@rothmarz.com
nr
Mavbro Asphalt Plant
(814) 454-8807
R. MORAN COMPANY, INC.
Rick Moran - Mason Contractor
Phone (814) 476-7886
Cell (814) 450-0905
Fax (814) 476-1153
CORPORATE OFFICE
ijliries * Sprains/Strains * Muscle/Jo^t Stiffness
ts^ain • Work-Related Injuries • Shoulder Pain
BackTNeck InJ un<
unnei
Hip/
Mayer Brothers Construction Co.
COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • INSTITUTIONAL
2420 West 15th Street
Brief Pennsylvania 16505
Phone: 814,459.2715
Fax: 814.452.3141
Website: vwwv.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
Athletic Fund Drive
PSAC/Opponents Today
Bloo]xisl>iirg Ci2“2)
Sept. 1
Sept. 8
C.W. POST
at CalifomiafPa.)
2007 PSAC
EDINBORO
at Clarion
at West Chester
at Kutztown
MILLERSVILLE
at East Stroudsburg
CHEYNEY
INDIANA(PA)
Indiana(Pa.)
California(Pa.)
Slippery Rock
EDINBORO
Shippensburg
Lock Haven
Clarion
CalifomiaCPa.)C8-3)
PSAC East
Aug. 27
Sept. 1
Sept. 8
Sept. 15
Sept. 29
Oct. 6
Oct. 13
EAST STROUDSBURG
GLENVILLE STATE
BLOOMSBURG
at Cheyney
CLARION
at Indiana(Pa.)
at Lock Haven
Oct. 20
EDINBORO
Oct. 27
Nov. 3
Nov 10
at Slippery Rock
at West Chester
SHIPPENSBURG
Clarion Ci-10)
Sept. 1
Sept. 8
Sept. 15
Sept. 22
Sept. 29
Oct. 6
Oct. 13
Oct. 20
Oct. 27
TIFLIN
KUTZTOWN
at West Chester
BLOOMSBURG
at Califomia(Pa.)
SHIPPENSBURG
at Slippery Rock
at Fairmont State
INDIANA(PA)
Nov. 3
at Edinboro
Nov. 10
LOCK HAVEN
Kutztown C4-6)
Sept. 1
Sept. 8
Sept. 15
Sept. 22
Sept. 29
Oct. 6
Oct. 13
Oct. 20
at Southern
Connecticut State
at Clarion
SHIPPENSBURG
at Slippery Rock
AMERICAN
INTERNATIONAL
BLCXDMSBURG
at West Chester
CHEYNEY
Oct. 27
at Edinboro
Nov 3
Nov 10
EAST STROUDSBURG
at Millersville
Co life i-enee
W-I.
Pet.
PSAC West
Sept. 15
Sept. 22
Sept. 29
Oct. 6
Oct. 20
Oct. 27
Nov. 3
Nov. 10
IndianaCPa.) C8-2)
Standings
Over;all
Pet.
W-E
8-2
8-3
7-4
6-5
5-6
2-9
1-10
.800
.727
.636
.545
.455
.182
.091
Coiifereiiee Ov er;all
W-L
Pet.
W-L
Pet.
5-1
5-1
4-2
3-3
3-3
1-5
0-6
Bloomsburg
West Chester
East Stroudsburg
Millervsille
Kutztown
Cheyney
Mansfield
6-0
5-1
4-2
3-3
2-4
1-5
0-6
.833
.833
.667
.500
.51X1
.167
.000
1.000
.833
.667
.500
.333
.167
.000
12-2
9-4
7-4
5-6
4-6
1-10
0-10
Last Week’s Results
Saturday, August 25
Shepherd 36, Millersville 6
Monday, August 27
California(Pa.) 26, East Sh'oudsburg 3
This Week’s Schedule
Saturday, September 1
West Chester at Edinboro
Shippensburg at Shepherd
Tiffin at Clarion
C.W. Post at Bloomsburg
Kutzown at Southern Connecticut State
Glenville State at California(Pa.)
Lock Haven at VMI
Sunday, September 2
Cheyney at Central St. (OH)
.857
.692
.636
.455
.400
.091
.000
Sept. 8
Sept. 15
Sept. 22
Sept. 29
Oct. 6
CHEYNEY
at East Stroudsburg
MILLERSVILLE
at Slippery Rock
CALILORNIA(PA)
Oct. 13
EDINBORO
Oct. 20
Oct. 27
Nov. 3
Nov. 10
at Lock Haven
at Clarion
SHIPPENSBURG
at Bloomsburg
Lock Haven C2-9)
Sept. 1
Sept. 8
Sept. 15
Sept. 22
Sept. 29
at VMI
EAST STROUDSBURG
at Millersville
at Yoxmgstown State
at Cheyney
Oct. 6
at Edinboro
Oct. 13
Oct. 20
Oct. 27
Nov 3
Nov 10
CALIEORNIA(PA)
INDIANA(PA)
at Shippensbuj-g
SLIPPERY ROCK
at Clarion
St. Anselm Co-10)
Sept. 8
EDINBORO
Sept. 15
Sept. 22
Sept. 29
Oct. 6
Oct. 13
Oct. 20
Oct. 27
Nov. 3
ASSUMPTION
at Pace
C.W. POST
at Stonehill
at Merrimack
BRYANT
at Bentley
at American
International
SOUTHERN
CONNECTICUT ST.
Nov 10
Shippensburg C5-^)
Sept. 1
Sept. 8
Sept. 15
Sept.'^
at Shepherd
at Liberty
at Kutztown
WEST CHESTER
Sept 29
EDINBORO
Oct. 6
Oct. 13
Oct. 20
Oct. 27
Nov. 1
Nov. 10
at Clarion
CALIFORNLA(PA)
INDIANA(PA)
at Shippensburg
SLIPPERY ROCK
at Clarion
Slippery Rock C7~4)
diejuey Ct-to)
Sept. 2
Sept. 8
Sept. 15
at Central State
at Indiana(Pa.)
CALIFORNIA(PA)
Sept. 22
at Edinboro
Sept. 29
Oct. 6
Oct. 13
Oct. 20
Oct. 27
Nov. 3
Nov. 10
LOCK HAVEN
at Howard
EAST STROUDSBURG
at Kutztown
MILLERSVILLE
at Bloomsburg
WEST CHESTER
Sept. 8
Sept. 15
Sept. 22
Sept. 29
Oct. 6
Oct. 13
Oct. 20
Oct. 27
Nov. 1
MILLERSVILLE
at Bowie State
KUTZTOWN
nTDIANA(PA)
at East Stroudsburg
CLARION
at Shippensburg
CALIFORNLA(PA)
at Lock Haven
Nov. 10
at Edinboro
from the athletic director
Thank you for your support of the Annual
Athletic Fund Drive.
Several years from now we may look back and
yiew 2006-07 as one of the most momentous in many
ears. The Fighting Scot athletic teams once again
^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 sum
mer break to begin preparations for the 2007-08 sea
son, they'll be able to work out in our
newly-ienovated weight room. It's exciting to watch
the day-to-day 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 gymna
sium 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 administratioa 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. Fi
nely, the scoreboard will be updated.
This project will be a huge benefit to the athletic
program, but it doesn't end there. The rest of the
campus community will see the benefits of this proj
ect.
Back to the playing field for a minute. Edinboro
won PSAC Championships in women's cross coimtry and wrestling, with the wnestUng team also win
ning 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 an
other outstanding showing at the swimming na
tional 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 ac
complished, 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
Edinboro Family must continue to grow. I can't tell
you how valuable your support has been since the
start of the Annual Athletic Frmd. 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 for
ward. Finally, please spread the word around. The
greatest way we can prosper is by networking, so
please tell a friend or two about Annual Athletic
Fund.
As always, thanks for your support. Please make
it a point to come back at some point this year and
see aU the improvements first h^d.
Bruce Baumgartner
Page 58
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here
edinboro university athletic fund drive
IMPORTANT:Comribulions can be made to
the tib.NI-RAL l UND, an ENDOWMENT, or
SPORT SPECIEIC - ibc majority of your gift
will go directly to the sport you designate.
GiftsAn-Kind, Securities. Trusts and Bequests
are now anoibcr method of giving.
LIST OF BENEFITS
Appropriate Tax Deduction*....
Newsletter (quarterly)..................
Recognition (football program)..
Season Ticket (all events)...............^
Athletic T-Shirt.................................................... *■
Athletic Sweatshirt................................................
Athletic Media Guides..........................................
Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet..........................
Athletic Dress Shirt..............................................
Season Ticket (family pass, all events)...............
Dinner with Athletic Director and President.
* Under applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, the amount of a contribution that is deductible for federal income tax purpose is limited to the excess of
the amount contributed over the value of any goods or services provided to the donor by Edinboro University.The Edinboro University Foundation wi noti y contri u
tors as to the value of any such items.
Dr. Jim Abraham
Kenneth Adams
Mr. & Mrs. James
Agresti
James Alexander
Brent Allen
David Antognoli
Joan Barbour
Geoffrey Barry
Peal Bartelt
Gloria Bartone
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Baum
gartner
Lois & Bob Baumgart
ner
Ron Beckett
Richard Bender
Max Bennink
Mia Bernard
Frank Berzansky
Dr. James Bisko
Robert Bloomquist
Dave Bohun
Mr. & Mrs. George
Bossert
Janet Bowker
Arnold Bradshaw
Joseph Brooks
Allen Brown
Bradley Browning
Charles Browning
Scott & Lynn Browning
Charles Browning
Ronald Bzorek
Chad Caros
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Cass
William Celio
Pat & Charles Cervone
John Chakot
Beverly Clemsen
Art Cocolin
Barbara & Joe Comi
Complete Wireless Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. James Con
nor
Dennis Creehan
John & Susan Criswell
Beverly Dale
Charles Daly
Dewey Davis
Rocco DeMaiolo
Denis DiLoreto
Edwin Dombrowski
Mark Duffner
Mark Eagan
Mr. & Mrs. Berkley D.
Ellis
Berkley J. Ellis
Ms. Susan Enoch
Kevin Feigherty
Ken & Linda Felker
Mr. & Mrs. John Flem
ing
Matthew Fomicola
Francis Furlong
Jill Carnot
Brian Gear
Dr. Robert Gensemer
Jim Gentile
Greg Gett
Patrick Gillespie
Sandra Globa
William Golla
Robert Corny
Sparky & Pat Gorton
fethleen Graff-Finger
Connie Haibach
Greg Heimpy
Jim Harrison
Frank Hartman
William Hathaway
James Hazlett
John & Sue Hennip
Jim & Evelyn Henson
Willie Hemadez
William Hernandez
Dave & Carla Higham
John Hilka
Dale Hrach
Michael Hrycko
Peter Hudson
Alton Huntley
Charles lannello
David Irlbacher
Scott Irlbacher
Bob & Pam Jahn
Thomas Jambro
David Jassak
Joe B’s Carpet Connec
tion
Larry Johnson
Robert Juliette
Nancy Kashey
Brent Katich
Henry Katzwinkel
Jim Keen
Michael Kelley
Jim & Kelly
Ryan & Carrie Kelly
Patricia Kennedy
Jim & Wanita Kennedy
Robert Kern
Bob King
Mariljm King
Jim Kirk
Edward Klavon
Dr. Robert Klinger
Mr. & Mrs. Brian
Knizner
Josh Koscheck
James Krentz
Mr. & Mrs. Michael
Kristobak
Jaqueline Kubican
Matthew Lamoreeaux
James & Janice Lee
JeffLevitetz
Joann Lightman
Art Lindquist
Art Lindquist Jr.
Ron Link
Dr. J. Blair Logan
Robert Lowther
Patti & Emil Magdik
Mr. & Mrs. Royce Mal
lory
George Mamros
Rebecca Manship
Robert Marz
Dominic Masciantonio
John McBride
Keith McCarthy
Keith McCauley
Chuck McCleary
James McClure
Dr. Robert McConnell
Gen. Gaiy McKissock
William McKnight
Kenneth McLaren
Daniel McLaughlin
Jason McMann
Bob Mengerink
Ron Miller
Lt. Col. Thomas Mira,
USAF
Robert Miseyka
AkramMolaka
Duane Morgan
Mark Musante
Louis Musica
Chris Myers
Keith Nicolls
Robert Nolan
Dr. Thomas Nuhfer
NYCAC Athletes Fund
Mr. & Mrs. David
O’Dessa
Rege OTSTeill
Operating Engineers
Local #66
Ray & Pam Overholt
Merrick Owen
Susan Packard
Bob Palmer
Dr. Janet Papiemik
Robert Parker
PerqMax Medical, LLC
Chuck & Tracy Perrotta
Pete Philley
Tim Pilewski
Ralph Pivirotto
Jack Podowski
Joseph Podufal
Lany Pollick
Cleveland Pratt III
James Prokell
Dr. Richard & Willie
Rahner
Dennis RanaUi
Mr. & Mrs. Todd Rebich
Bill & Judy Reed
William Reed Jr.
Ronald Reinig
Henry Rish
Scott Rittenhouse
Anthony Robie
Dr. Curtis Robinson
Michael Romeo
Joyce Ruland
Mr. & Mrs. David Ru
pert
Joseph Sass
Sandy Schechter
Jan & Bill Schulz
Peg Seeker
David Seigh
Jim Sekel
David & Chetyl Shene-
man
Lawrence Sherred
Joe Shesman
Harold Shields
Tom Shifflet
Douglas Sidle
Jack Sinnott
Greg Sirb
Donald Slaughter
Nelson Smith
Frank & Diana Smith
Franil Smith
James Stevens
Arthur Steves
Benjcimin Staffer
Dr. & Mrs. Alfred Stone
Mr. & Mrs. John Stonis
Thomas Suber
Joe Thayer
Matthew Thayer
Dr. Timothy Thompson
Tom Transue
Fred Trott
Mr. & Mrs. James
Turner
Lawrence Vaccaro
John Van Laningham
Joseph Veverka
Greg Walcavich
Margaret Walker
Dr. & Mrs. Bob Wallace
Mark Wallace
Joann Walsh
Tim Ward
Charles Welsh
Bruce Whitehair
Bernard Whitman
Rick Whittelsey
Jack & Emma Williams
Mr. & Mrs. Glade
Wright
David Wurst
Richard Yezzi
Stan Zeamer
Dr. Anthony Zumpetta
Support Your Favorite Activity
Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Cross Country/Track and Field, Football,
Women's Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball, Wheelchair Basketball,
Wrestlinff. Snorts Information and Sports Medicine
Edinboro Football 2007 ♦ Great Things Happen Here!
Page 59
When we last gathered to watch Edinboro football the
Fighting Scots were celebrating Senior Day - at Allegheny
College. Due to the unplayable condition of Sox Harrison
Stadium, the game had to be moved to Allegheny.
The Fighting Scots went on to a big win that day
against Shippensburg. Behind the scenes, the wheels were
set in motion for a new look at Sox Harrison Stadium. A
couple of months later, with the strong support of the Edin
boro University Student Government Association, former
President Dr. Frank G. Pogue signed off on a plan to install
artificial turf (Sportexe), along with the installation of a
new scoreboard at Sox Harrison Stadium.
The end result is a beautiful new artificial surface that
will not only serve as the home field for the Fighting Scot
football and women's soccer teams, but also for various
other campus activities, including classes and club activities.
Today we celebrate the completion of this project with
a ribbon-cutting ceremony. As you might imagine, there
Dr. Frank G. Pogue
Dr. Jeremy Brown
Bruce Baumgartner
Todd Jay
Dave Higham
Josh Novak
Joe Malizia
Darren DiFilippo
Mike Robel
Dr. Gerald Kiel
Gordon Herbst
William Coleman
Bruce Whitehair
PLANNINC; A PARTY ORAN EVENT?
are many, many entities to thank. It is our hope that the list
below \^Sl cover that process, but it is also entirely possible
that we may miss someone. We hope that doesn't occur,
but should it, please know that it was an oversight and
your hard work in making this pipe-dream become a real
ity is greatly appreciated.
Our ceremonies will begin at 12:30 p.m., with several
individuals taking part. Representing the entire group will
be Dr. Jeremy Brown, Edinboro University's new Presi
dent, and SGA President Joe Malizia. Following the rib
bon-cutting and the Fighting Scots entering Sox Harrison
Stadium, Dr. Brown and Malizia will then serve as hon
orary captains for the game and proceed to midfield for the
Edinboro dininc services can help...
CO
FI^HTINd
FOR CROUPS ON A BUDGET, OURIUSTTHE BASICS PICK UP
MENU HAS GREAT FOODS FOR YOUR CASUAL PARTY,
^ \ EDINBORO
MEETING OR GET-TOGETHER,
'^DINING
SCOTS!
coin toss.
We hope you enjoy this new era of Boro athletics, and T
you get a chance, make sure to give those that worked so
hard on this project a pat on the back.
Appi Alla
Bob Shreve
Scott Browning
Gary Kagiavas
Edinboro University Construction
Office
Edinboro University Purchasing
Department
Edinboro Trustees
2006-2007 SGA Congress
Office of Student Activities
(Michelle Barbich, Michelle
Buccigrossi)
WHETHER YOU NEED AN ELABORATE DINNER OR SIMPLE
HORS D' OUVRES, OUR IN ANY EVENT CATERING MENU
WILL BE PERFECT FOR YOUR EVENT!
------
DOWNLOAD BOTH MENUS AT
WVmPINEONCAMPUS.COM/EDINBORO
Open daily...
located at rose hall.
Proudly Breiv
Students of Edinboro University
Edinboro University Athletic
Department
Edinboro University President's
Office
Sportexe (field)
United Civil Contractors (field)
Plarchak Construction (lights)
Lukasiak Construction
Various Other Contributors
STARBUCKS COFFEE
ail lion |»aiii
SOUPS
Openinc this fall...
The new food court located at Frank C. pouce Student center
Cjyber
Cafe
jAklC
>5141)
We Proudly Brew
CARIBOU
L5H51B-..
COFFEE 1
an Ihmi |iaiii
El
f
^
SOUPS
GRILL
CSANDELLA^
Wrapi
& Pizzas"
"O
ur world is flat bread
ISI4rD
dine§®JB
campus ®
www.d i neonca m pus.com/edi n boro
EXTREME Delivery
BARON-FORNESS
LIBRARY
Proudly Brew
STARBUCKS COFFEE
Have You Been
Injured
CAR, MOTORCYCLE, & COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE • NURSING HOME NEGLECT • WRONGFUL DEATH
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY • WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Bottom Line
After an injury, it's you against the insurance company.
Without professional representation how are you going to
get what you are entitled to?
We are serious about helping accident victims. Every case
matters to us, so we work hard for our clients. Our goal is to
get you the maximum settlement or award. Compassion,
caring, and the relentless pursuit of justice - these are the
hard-won values of The Travis Law Firm.
THE BEST
AMERICA
The Best
Lawyers in America™
Consumers' Guide
Attorney Grant C. Travis has been chosen for these honors. Not PA Supreme Court certifications. OhTy 2.5 percent of the total lawyers in Pennsylvania are listed in
the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Stars. Visit www.superlawyers.com for additional information.
___________
THE______
TRAVIS
LAW FIRM
THE INJURY LAWYERS
www.paautoinjury.com
Free Evaluation and Consultation • No Recovery, No Fee!
Erie 455-3839
100 state Street, Suite 210
Edinboro 734-6076
102 Lorna Lane
Home / Hospital Visits-lf you can’t come to us, we'll come to you.
Media of