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1 - Brian West
LB / Sr. / 5-11 / 205
Huron, Ohio / Huron
2007: Played and started in all 10 games at outside linebacker … Ranked second on the team with 66 total tackles and seven tackles for a loss … Shared team honors with three fumble recoveries, while also picking up 2.5 sacks for 16 yards … Had a career-best 44 solo stops on the year … Had a season-high 11 tackles and a fumble recovery against John Carroll (9/15). 2006: Started all nine games he appeared in … Led the team with two interceptions and 82 tackles … Also recorded a team-best 42 solo stops ... Dropped seven tackles for a loss … Tallied a career-high 16 tackles at Mount Union (10/1) 2005: Started all 10 games at safety … Finished second on the team with 73 tackles, including 40 solo stops … Recorded a season-high 11 tackles at John Carroll (10/22). High School: Earned three varsity letters each in football and baseball for Huron High School … Named to the Sandusky Bay Conference First Team in football and baseball, as well as the all-district team in both sports. Personal: Son of Steve and Julie West … Born June 19, 1987 … Has two siblings Steve (22) and Megan (17) … Major is business administration with a minor in finance and economics. .
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2 - Lucas Bauer
WR / Sr. / 6-1 / 190
Huron, Ohio / Huron
2007: Played and started all 10 games at wide receiver … Named to the OAC Honorable Mention Team … In the classroom was named to ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District 4 Second Team and the All-OAC Academic First Team … Ranked first on the team in receiving yards (676) and yards per game (67.6), while standing second in receptions with 40 and third in touchdowns with four … Stood seventh in the OAC in receiving yards per game … Had two 100-yard receiving games … Finished with a career-high nine catches for 124 yards at Otterbein (10/13) … Hauled in five passes for a career-high 216 yards, including a career-best 57-yard reception to close the year out against Muskingum (11/10) … Named the OAC Offensive Player of the Week for the week of Nov. 12. 2006: Started all 10 games … Ranked second on the team with two touchdowns and third with 326 yards receiving … Named to the Academic All-OAC First Team … Hauled in a season-high four passes on three occasions … Opened the year with a season-high 61 yards receiving at Oberlin (9/8). 2005: Started all 10 games … The leading receiver in 2005 with 53 catches for 851 yard and five touchdowns … Led the way in scoring with 32 points … Finished fourth in the OAC in catches per game (5.30) and yards per game (85.1) … Had three 100-yard games, including a career-high 120 yards at Otterbein (11/5) … Pulled in a career-high seven passes three times. High School: Earned two letters in football, three in basketball, and four in track. Personal: Son of Mark and Pamela Bauer ... Born May 30, 1987 ... Has three siblings, Travis (28), Dustin (24), and Abby (22) ... Majoring in early childhood education.
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3 - Jemar Lewis
RB / Jr. / 5-11 / 205
Bedford Heights, Ohio / Bedford
2007: Appeared in all 10 contests, getting the starting nod in the backfield in the final two games of the season … Led the team with 138 rushing attempts and seven touchdowns … Stood second in rushing yards (575), rushing yards per game (57.5) and scoring (42) … Had two multiple scoring games and two 100-yard rushing games on the year … In first appearance picked up 53 yards on the ground, while scoring three touchdowns against Oberlin (9/8) … Had a career-high 128 yards on a career-best 23 carries at Wilmington (10/20) … Closed out the year with 120 yards on 20 carries against Muskingum (11/10). High School: Varsity letter winner in football and baseball at Bedford High School … All-Lake Erie League honoree on the gridiron … 2005-06 Male Athlete of the Year. Personal: Son of Shelia Vales-Lewis … Born Oct. 8, 1987 … Has one brother, Brandon (23).
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4 - Dawond Roddy
WR / Sr. / 5-11 / 180
Sidney, Ohio / Sidney
2007: Started all 10 games at wide receiver … Earned a spot on the All-OAC Second Team … Led the team with 45 receptions, while standing second in receiving yards (629), average receiving yards per game (62.9) and all purpose yards (1,046) … Tied for second on the team with five touchdowns … Led the kick return unit with 398 yards on 18 returns … Stood in the top-10 in the OAC in receptions per game (4.5), receiving yards per game and all-purpose yards … Picked up a season-best 127 kick return yards on four returns against Baldwin-Wallace (10/6) … Hauled in a career-high eight catches for 89 yards and a season-high two touchdowns at Wilmington (10/20) … Closed the year with a season-high 108 yards on seven catches and one touchdown versus Muskingum (11/10). Started all 10 games at wide receiver … Earned a spot on the All-OAC Second Team … Led the team with 45 receptions, while standing second in receiving yards (629), average receiving yards per game (62.9) and all purpose yards (1,046) … Tied for second on the team with five touchdowns … Led the kick return unit with 398 yards on 18 returns … Stood in the top-10 in the OAC in receptions per game (4.5), receiving yards per game and all-purpose yards … Picked up a season-best 127 kick return yards on four returns against Baldwin-Wallace (10/6) … Hauled in a career-high eight catches for 89 yards and a season-high two touchdowns at Wilmington (10/20) … Closed the year with a season-high 108 yards on seven catches and one touchdown versus Muskingum (11/10). 2006: Appeared in all ten games this season … Led the team in receiving yards (595) and touchdowns (4) … Ranked second on the team in kick return yards with 300 … Stood eighth in the OAC in all purpose yards per game (89.5) and 10th in receiving yards per game (59.5) … Opened the year with a career-high 172 yards receiving and three touchdowns, to go along with 112 kick return yards at Oberlin (9/9) … For his efforts at Oberlin was tabbed the OAC Player of the Week for the week of Sept. 11, 2006 … Named to the OAC Honorable Mention team. 2005: Appeared in all 10 games, getting the starting nod on one occasion at receiver … Racked up 113 yards in just five catches … Recorded a career-high 131 kick return yards against Mount Union (11/12). High School: Lettered in football, basketball, and wrestling ... Named Honorable Mention All-district Defensive Back ... State Qualifier in wrestling. Personal: Son of Roy Scott and Barbara Roddy ... Born April 9, 1986 ... Has five siblings.
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5 – Shawn Shriver
DB / Sr. / 6-0 / 205
Bellevue, Ohio / Western Reserve
High School: Four year letter winner for Western Reserve High School … Four-time Firelands Conference First Team honoree … 2002 and 2003 Firelands Conference Offensive Back of the Year … 2003 Firelands Conference Defensive Back of the Year … Earned all-Ohio recognition. Personal: Son of Cathy and Andy Zuk and Mark Shriver … Born Oct. 8, 1985 … Has five siblings, Stephanie (23), Samantha (18), Sarah (15), Sydney (13), Seth (10) and Austin (1), and two step brothers, Andrew (16) and Adam (14) … Major is history … Four-year letter winner and 1,000 point scorer on Heidelberg’s men’s basketball team … Won 2008 OAC Tournament Title.
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6 - Kenny Sims
RB / Sr. / 5-11 / 185
Garfield Heights, Ohio / Garfield Heights
2006: Started all 10 games on the year … Led the team in return yards (448), while standing second in yards receiving with 441 … Scored two touchdowns on the year … Stood third in the OAC in kick return average (20.4) and eighth in all purpose yards (88.8) … Racked up a career-high 112 yards receiving on a season-high six catches at Marietta (10/28) … Picked up a career-high 118 kick return yards against Capital (9/23). 2005: Appeared in all 10 games … Finished second on the team in receptions with 46 catches which placed him 10th overall in the conference … Ranked second on the team in scoring with 24 points … Had a career-high 10 receptions against John Carroll (10/22) … Tallied a season-high 83 yards at Otterbein (11/5).
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7 - Andrew Miller
QB / So. / 6-1 / 215
Dalton, Ohio / Dalton
2007: Served as quarterback on the junior varsity team … Appeared in three varsity games as a freshman … Completed 2-of-3 passes on the year for six yards … Made first collegiate appearance at Capital (9/22) and went 1-for-1 through the air for three yards. High School: Earned three varsity letters in both football and baseball and two in basketball for Dalton High School … An All-Ohio Division VI quarterback. Personal: Son of Lester and Barbara Miller … Born Dec. 17, 1988 … Has one sister, Shannon (28) … Double major in business administration and sports management.
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8 - Elisson Dure
TE / Sr. / 6-2 / 250
Orlando, Fla. / Winter Park
2007: Played on the junior varsity team … Appeared in one varsity game.2006: Played in four games on the season … Finished the year with one catch for eight yards. 2005: Played on the freshmen team.
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9 - Lukas Schalk
WR / Fr. / 5-11 / 170
Tiffin, Ohio / Hopewell-Loudon |
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10 – Julius Higginbotham
DB / Jr. / 5-10 / 180
Elyria, Ohio / Elyria
2007: Started six of the seven games appeared in … Picked up 37 tackles on the year, including 30 solo stops … Broke up five passes and forced one fumble … Opened the year with a career-high 10 tackles against Oberlin (9/8) … Picked up a career-high 38 kick return yards in two returns versus John Carroll (9/15). 2006: Played in nine games for the Berg … Finished the year with seven tackles … Recorded a season-high two tackles against Capital (9/23) … Had a season-high 24 kick return yards at Mount Union (10/1).
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11 - Cory Hartfield
P/K / Fr. / 6-3 / 215
Centerburg, Ohio / Centerburg |
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12 - Wayne Glisson
DB / Jr. / 6-1 / 205
Huntington Beach, Calif. / Fountain Valley
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13 - Jesse Carpenter
QB / Fr. / 5-11 / 175
Livonia, Mich. / Livonia Franklin |
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14 - Jimmy May
P / Sr. / 5-9 / 208
Hilliard, Ohio / Hilliard Darby
2007: Appeared in four games at punter … Averaged 32.1 yards per punt … Dropped two punts inside the 20-yard line … Punted one a season-high 42 yards versus John Carroll (9/15). 2006: Served as Heidelberg’s punter in all 10 contests … Averaged 34.3 yards per punt … Dropped seven punts inside the 20-yard line … Stood eighth in the OAC in punting average … Booted one a career-high 62 yards against Ohio Northern (11/4). 2005: Started at punter all 10 games … Averaged 34.0 yards a punt … Dropped 12 punts inside the 20-yard line … Booted one a season-high 59 yards at Ohio Northern (10/8) … Ranked eighth in the OAC in punt average. High School: Earned varsity letters in football and track. Personal: Son of Jim and Betty May ... Born January 30, 1987 ... Has one sister, Sarah (24).
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15 - Mario Walton
DB / So. / 5-9 / 175
Elyria, Ohio / Elyria
2007: Played in all 10 games on the year … Picked up two tackles against Mount Union (9/29). High School: Earned two varsity letters each in football and baseball at Elyria High School … Named to the All-Lorain County Football First Team in junior and senior seasons … All-conference as a junior and senior … All-Ohio Honorable Mention honoree. Personal: Son of Gwinettia Walton and William Kirkendoll … Born Jan. 31, 1989
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16 - Tim Soflkiancs
QB / So. / 6-0 / 180
Middleburg Hts., Ohio / Midpark
2007: Played on the junior varsity team.
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17 - Vaughn Klein
LB / So. / 5-9 / 210
Galloway, Ohio / Central Crossing
2007: Started nine games at outside linebacker … Led the team in total tackles (77) and solo stops (58) … Second in sacks with four and third in tackles for a loss with six for a total of 36 yards … Also broke up three passes, while recovering one fumble and picking off one pass … Ranked tied for ninth in the OAC in tackles per game (7.7) … Made first collegiate start against Oberlin (9/8) and finished with six tackles and had his first career interception, which was returned for 33 yards … Finished with a career-high 12 tackles, all solo stops, and a forced fumble at Ohio Northern (11/3) … Tied his career-high of 12 tackles against Muskingum (11/10). High School: Earned three letters in football and baseball, two in basketball ... Named Second Team All-Ohio Capital Conference three times. Personal: Son of Vaughn and Helen Klein ... Born July 22, 1988 ... Has two siblings, Kelley (32) and Elizabeth (27) ... Majoring in early childhood education and intervention specialist.
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18 - Justin Dawson
LB / Jr. / 6-2 / 220
Westminster, Calif. / Golden West JC |
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19 - Jesse Hawkins
K / So. / 5-11 / 175
Georgetown, Ky. / Scott County
2007: Served as Heidelberg’s place kicker in all 10 games … Named to the OAC Second Team … Earned OAC Special Team’s Player of the Week honors twice and closed out the year being named to the Don Hansen Football Gazette’s Division III National Player of the Week list for the week of Nov. 11 … Led the team in scoring with 69 points … Connected on a single-season record 14-of-17 field goals and 27-of-29 point after attempts … Averaged 53.9 yards on kickoffs … Led the OAC in field goals made per game (1.40), while standing second in scoring for kickers, and third in overall scoring and PAT kicking percentage … Set the top-two longest field goal distances at Heidelberg, connecting for a 47-yarder at Ohio Northern (11/30), only to better that mark with a 48-yarder against Muskingum (11/10) … Made 17-cosecutive field goals through a six-game stretch … Went 6-for-6 in PAT’s against Baldwin-Wallace (10/6) … Connected for a career-high three field goals at Wilmington (10/20) and versus Marietta (10/27). High School: Earned four varsity letters in soccer, three in football, and one in tennis ... Named First Team All-Kentucky once, All-region twice, and All-district twice in soccer. Personal: Son of Don and Sharon Hawkins ... Born September 15, 1988 ... Has one brother, John (28) ... Majoring in business administration.
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20 - Chris Cola
WR / Sr. / 5-6 / 168
Strongsville, Ohio / Strongsville
2007: Played in two games on the year … Had one tackle against Baldwin-Wallace (10/6). 2006: Started all 10 games on the year … Ranked second on the team with 265 rushing yards … Averaged 2.4 yards per carry … Picked up a career-high 82 rushing yards against Ohio Northern (11.4). 2005: Appeared in six games for the Berg … Picked up 59 yards on 18 carries … Had a season-high 42 yards on the ground and 16 through the air at Adrian (9/3). High School: Earned three varsity letters in football at Strongsville High School … All-conference honoree. Personal: Son of Larry and Kathy Cola … Born July 31, 1986 … Has three brothers, Joe (25), Pat (18) and Kevin (17) … Double major in business administration and sports management.
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21 - Adrian Balser
RB / Fr. / 5-10 / 200
Junction City, Ohio / Sheridan |
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22 - Calvin Walker
DB / So. / 6-0 / 180
Hillsboro, Ohio / Hillsboro |
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23 - Vic Bologna
FB / Sr. / 5-9 / 205
Bellaire, Ohio / Harrison
2006: Saw action in three games for the Berg. 2005: Played linebacker on the freshmen team … Also saw time on the varsity special teams.
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24 - Tony Gordon
DB / Fr. / 6-0 / 175
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25 - Jimmy Bright
DB / Sr. / 6-0 / 180
Ashland, Ohio / Ashland
2007: Started the opening game of the year before suffering an injury, but returned for the final six contests … Closed the year with eight tackles and a pass break up … Picked up a season-high four tackles against Oberlin (9/8) … Finished with three tackles against Baldwin-Wallace (10/6). 2006: Started all 10 games on the year … Finished the year with 35 tackles, including 29 solo stops … Had a career-high five tackles at Baldwin-Wallace (10/7) … Hauled in his first career interception and returned it for 16 yards at Muskingum (11/11). 2005: Appeared in four games at defensive back … Finished the year with six tackles … Had a season-high three tackles at Otterbein (11/5). High School: Four-year letter winner at Ashland High School … First Team All-NCOCA … Named to the all-conference second team and the Ashland Times Gazette Third Team All-Area. Personal: Son of Brad and Amy Bright … Born March 18, 1986 … Has a brother, Tim (30), and a sister, Kim (26) … Major is religion with a minor in communications.
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26 - Fran Cavotta
DB / Sr. / 5-9 / 180
Highland Heights, Ohio / North Olmsted
2007: Started all 10 games at free safety … Led the team with six pass break ups and three forced fumbles, while standing second in interceptions (3) and sixth with 50 tackles … Also recovered two fumbles for 60 yards … Tied for third in the OAC in passes defended per game (0.90) and tied for second with three interceptions … Named to the OAC Second Team … Had an interception and returned for 16 yards against both Oberlin (9/8) and at Wilmington (10/20) … Tied career-high 11 tackles against John Carroll (9/15). 2006: Started all 10 games on defense for the Berg … Ranked third on the team with 43 tackles and was fourth with 26 solo stops … Named to the OAC Honorable Mention Team … Opened the year with a career-high 11 tackles at Oberlin (9/9) … Recovered a fumble and returned it 69 yards for a touchdown against Wilmington (10/21). 2005: Started all 10 games at corner for the Berg … Recorded 24 solo tackles and assisted on six … Had a season-high five tackles against John Carroll (10/22) … Picked off a pass at Otterbein (11/5) and returned it 30 yards. High School: Earned two varsity letters in football and track ... Named Second Team All-Southwestern Conference in football. Personal: Son of Frances and Caroline Cavotta ... Born January 11, 1986 ... Has two brothers, Matt (30) and Joe (16).
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27 - Tim Taylor
RB / Fr. / 5-10 / 185
Lorain, Ohio / Admiral King |
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28 - Drew Vidonish
P/K / Fr. / 6-0 / 170
Lexington, Ohio / Lexington |
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29 - Connor Pain
RB / Fr. / 5-11 / 160
Defiance, Ohio / Napoleon |
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30 - Maurices Chambers
DB / Fr. / 5-11 / 180
Twinsburg, Ohio / Twinsburg |
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31 - Josh Bowmar
DB / Fr. / 6-2 / 185
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32 - Nicholas Arbogast
RB/P / Fr. / 5-11 / 215
Plain City, Ohio / Fairbanks |
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33 - Aaron Jonhenry
TB / Sr. / 5-8 / 184
Berea, Ohio / Berea
2007: Played in eight games on the year in the backfield … Racked up 156 yards on 50 carries, along with 62 receiving yards on two receptions … Scored three touchdowns on the year … Picked up 26 all-purpose yards, including a 12-yard touchdown catch against Oberlin (9/8) … Finished with 15 yards and two touchdowns on four carries against Baldwin-Wallace (10/6) … Had a career-high 62 rushing yards at Ohio Northern (11/3). 2006: Played in five games for the Berg … Returned a kick 14 yards at Muskingum (11/11). 2005: Played both fullback and tailback on the freshmen team. Personal: Son of Joseph and Janis Jonhenry … Born January 13, 1987 … Has a brother, Dan who also attends Heidelberg … Major is early childhood education … Member of the wrestling team … 2007 NWCA Academic All-American … Helped lead the Berg to three OAC Tournament titles and two regular season championships.
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34 - Xavior Purnell
RB / Sr. / 5-9 / 185
Springfield, Ohio / Springfield North
2007: Played in all 10 games, starting nine … Finished the year with 38 tackles, three pass break ups and a blocked kick … Had six tackles, five solo, and a pass break up against John Carroll (9/15) … At Wilmington (10/20) had a career-high seven tackles. 2005: Saw action in six contests … Tallied five tackles on the year.
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35 – Varden Pierre
FB / Jr. / 6-0 / 240
Miami, Fla. / Pace
2007: Played on the junior varsity team … Saw action in one varsity game. High School: Two-year varsity starter on the offensive line at Pace High School … Won the Class 2A Florida State Championship as a sophomore. Personal: Son of Jean and Mirana Pierre … Born Aug. 21, 1987 … Has one sibling, Vladimir (30) … Major is biology.
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36 - Christopher Robinson
RB / Fr. / 5-10 / 225
Sterling Heights, Mich. / Utica |
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37 - Kyle Ritter
LB / Fr. / 5-11 / 215
Manchester, Mich. / Manchester |
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38 - Sam Driscoll
DL / So. / 6-0 / 210
University Heights, Ohio / St. Ignatius
2007: Played in nine games on the year … Finished with three tackles … Had a career-high two tackles against Marietta (10/27).
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39 - Neal Renna
DB / So. / 6-1 / 170
Lockport, Ill. / Lockport
2007: Played in all 10 games on the year … Picked up a tackle against Baldwin-Wallace (10/6) and Marietta (10/27). High School: Earned seven varsity letters at Lockport High School … Two-time all-area in wrestling and track. Personal: Son of Nick and Ellen Renna … Born July 23, 1989 … Has two siblings, Zach (21) and Sara (17) … Major is criminal justice with a minor in political science and Spanish.
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40 - Cameron Wolf
LB / Fr. / 5-8 / 190
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41 - Matt Guggenbiller
LB / So. / 6-1 / 210
Lorain, Ohio / Clearview
2007: Missed the season due to injury. High School: Varsity letter winner in football, wrestling and baseball at Clearview High School … Two-time all-conference honoree and Captain’s Award winner … Earned All-Ohio Special Mention, along with a nod on the all-district and All-Lorain Country First Teams. Personal: Son of Jon and Nancy Guggenbiller … Born July 6, 1988 … Has one brother, Eric (22).
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42 - Jamaul Pearson
LB / So. / 6-1 / 210
Medina, Ohio / Medina
2007: Played in eight games on the year … Picked up four tackles … Had a tackle against Oberlin (9/8), John Carroll (9/15), Mount Union (9/29) and at Ohio Northern (11.3). High School: Earned three varsity letters ... Named Team Captain and Second Team All-Northeast Ohio Conference as a senior. Personal: Son of Anna and Tony Brownlee ... Has three siblings Maneeka, Sharea, and Kalil ... Majoring in sports management.
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43 - Nabil Odeh
RB / Jr. / 5-9 / 210
Miami, Fla. / Norland
2007: Played on the junior varsity team. 2006: Played on the freshman team.
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44 – Chance Ferrell
FB / So. / 5-11 / 215
Garfield Heights, Ohio / Garfield Heights
2007: Played on the junior varsity team … Saw time in one varsity contest. High School: Earned three varsity letters each in football and baseball and one in wrestling at Garfield Heights High School. Personal: Son of Timothy and Darlene Ferrell … Born May 11, 1989 … Has two siblings, Matt and Candice … Major is criminal justice with a minor in psychology.
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45 - Michael Noel
RB / So. / 5-11 / 210
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / South Plantation
2007: Played on the junior varsity team … Saw action in one varsity contest.
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46 – Jared Ruffing
LB / So. / 6-1 / 220
Bellevue, Ohio / Seneca East
2007: Played on the junior varsity team …. Saw action in two varsity games … Picked up two tackles against Mount Union (9/29). 2006: Played in four games on the year … Recorded one tackle against Capital (9/23). High School: Earned two varsity letters in football, four in track, and one in basketball ... Named First Team Defense All-Midland Athletic League, Honorable Mention All-district, and team captain. Personal: Son of Leo and Jackye Ruffing ... Born March 22, 1988 ... Has two siblings, Justin (25) and Kiara (22).
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47 – Mike Williams
RB / So. / 5-8 / 200
Sidney, Ohio / Sidney
2007: Played on the junior varsity team.
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49 – Miles Yetter
LB / So. / 5-11 / 175
Dublin, Ohio / Dublin Jerome
2007: Played on the junior varsity team.
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50 - James Boreman
DL / So. / 6-0 / 200
Freeport, Ohio / Harrison
2007: Played on the junior varsity team.High School: Earned three varsity letters in football and two in wrestling ... Named team captain in football. Personal: Son of Richard and Janet Butler ... Born September 7, 1988 ... Has two siblings, Derek (26) and Travis (17).
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52 - Rob Richter
LB / So. / 6-2 / 220
Dunkirk, N.Y. / Dunkirk
2007: Played on the junior varsity team. High School: Lettered in football ... Named team MVP. Personal: Son of Arlinda and Tom Crowell ... Born May 26, 1989 ... Has one sister (17). |
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55 - Garrett Nash
C / Sr. / 6-2 / 255
Rock Creek, Ohio / Jefferson Area
2007: Started nine games at center … Helped pave the way for an offense that ranked in the top-five in the OAC in 12 different categories. 2006: Played in seven games on the year … Finished with four tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery … Had three tackles at Mount Union (10/1). 2005: Played on the freshmen team. High School: Earned four varsity letters in football, three in wrestling and one in track at Jefferson Area High School … Ashtabula County Offensive Linemen of the Year … Three-time all-county and all-conference on the gridiron … First Team All-Northeast Ohio District and Special Mention All-Ohio … Two-time all-county, all-conference, sectional placer and district qualifier in wrestling. Personal: Son of Andy and Helen Nash … Born Feb. 9, 1987 … Has two siblings, Tera (33) and Andy (31) … Major is communications and theater arts with a media track.
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57 - Marquan Jones
OL / So. / 6-0 / 260
Dayton, Ohio / Belmont
2007: Played on the junior varsity team.
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63 – Mark Burris
DL / Jr. / 5-11 / 280
Rittman, Ohio / Rittman
2007: Played on the junior varsity team. 2006: Missed the season due to injury. High School: Earned two varsity letters in football and one in track. Personal: Son of Jeff Burris ... Born February 2, 1988 ... Has two brothers, Paul (29) and Dan (23) ... Majoring in education and history. |
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64 - Chris Hogan
DL / So. / 6-1 / 260
Springfield, Ohio / Kenton Ridge
2007: Played on the junior varsity team.
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65 - James Blankenship
LG / Sr. / 6-2 / 270
Perrysburg, Ohio / Northwood
2007: Started all nine games he appeared in at left guard … Helped pave the way for an offense that ranked in the top-five in the OAC in 12 different categories … Named to the All-OAC Second Team. 2006: Appeared in nine contests, getting the starting nod on seven occasions … Had a solo stop against Otterbein (10/14). 2005: Split time at guard and center. High School: Earned a total of six varsity letters, including three in football, at Northwood High School. Personal: Son of Jim and Nancy Blankenship … Born June 11, 1986 … Has a brother, Greg (23) … Double major in accounting and business administration.
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67 - Nathan Kater
OL / So. / 6-1 / 270
Villa Hills, Ky. / Covington Catholic
2007: Started all nine games he appeared in on the offensive line … Earned his first collegiate start against Oberlin (9/8) … Helped pave the way for an offense that ranked in the top-five in 12 different offensive categories.
High School: Earned three varsity letters in football ... Named All-conference twice, Star of the Game for the 2006 State Championship game, member of the North Kentucky All-Star team, Most Valuable Offensive Lineman, and team captain. Personal: Son of Esther Kater ... Born June 22, 1989 ... Has one brother, Zachary (16). |
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72 - Thomas Van Winkle
OL / So. / 5-11 / 250
Frazeysburg, Ohio / East Knox
2007: Played on the junior varsity team … Saw action in three varsity contests. High School: Earned two varsity letters each in football and track. Personal: Son of Tim and Kris Van Winkle … Born June 5, 1988 … Has two siblings, Patrick (23) and Andrew (17) … Major is business administration with a minor in history and international studies.
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77 - Cameron Fitzpatrick
C / Jr. / 6-3 / 315
Lorain, Ohio / Admiral King
2007: Started eight of the nine games he appeared in … Helped to anchor an offensive line that paved the way for an offense that ranked in the top-five in 12 different categories in the OAC. 2006: Played in nine contests, getting the starting nod in six games … Moved from defense to help anchor the offensive line. 2005: Appeared in all 10 games at defensive tackle … Finished the year with 11 tackles. High School: Four-year letter winner in football and track at Admiral King High School … 2004 Lorain County All-Star selection … 2003 team captain … Ranked among the leaders in the shot put in Lorain County in 2003 … Admiral King’s field events Most Valuable Player in 2003 and 2004. Personal: Son of Sharon Fielding … Major is communication studies.
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79 - David Hale
OL / So. / 6-2 / 270
Gratis, Ohio / Preble Shawnee
2007: Played on the junior varsity team … Appeared in one varsity contest. High School: Earned two varsity letters apiece in football and wrestling at Preble Shawnee High School. Personal: Son of Monte and Brenda Hale … Born May 12, 1989 … Has three siblings, Michael (29), Steven (18) and Thomas (17) … Major is computer science.
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80 - Greg Tyson Jr.
WR / Sr. / 6-5 / 210
Lima, Ohio / Lima Senior
Personal: Son of Greg Tyson Sr. and Charlotte Wagner … Born May 27, 1986 … Has one brother, Dravon (17) … Major is sports management … 2006 and 2007 Division III Indoor Long Jump National Champion … Five-time All-American in indoor and outdoor track … Five-time indoor and outdoor OAC Champion … Four-year letter winner on the men’s basketball team and led team to 2008 OAC Tournament title.
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83 - Ronald Wright III
TE / So. / 6-4 / 205
Akron, Ohio / Coventry
2007: Played on the junior varsity team. High School: Earned two varsity letters in football and baseball and three in basketball ... Named All-PAC 7 in basketball. Personal: Son of Carolyn and Ronald Wright Jr. ... Born September 19, 1986 ... Has one sister, Jada (9). |
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84 - Kyle Kissling
WR / Jr. / 6-0 / 180
Swanton, Ohio / Swanton
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85 - Mike Preston
WR / So. / 6-4 / 180
Maple Heights, Ohio / Euclid
2007: Played in all 10 games on the year … Ranked third on the team with 279 receiving yards and 27.9 receiving yards per game … For the year had 18 receptions … Picked up 72 yards on five catches against John Carroll (9/15) … Had a career-best 43-yard reception at Otterbein (10/13) … Finished with a career-high 75 yards on five catches against Marietta (10/27).
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87 – Aaron Nelson
WR / Jr. / 6-1 / 195
Columbus, Ohio / Beechcroft
2007: Played on the junior varsity team. 2006: Played on the freshmen team. High School: Member of the varsity football, track, baseball and wrestling teams at Beechcroft High School … All-city in football and track … Earned all-district and all-region accolades in track. Personal: Son of Cassandra Daniels and step son of Clarence Daniels … Born March 21, 1988 … Has two sisters, April and Alexis … Major is communications with a minor in broadcast journalism.
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89 - Sonny Hazelwood
TE / So. / 6-5 / 215
Elyria, Ohio / Elyria
2007: Played in four games on the year … Picked up a tackle at Capital (9/22).
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90 – Matt Grieves
DT / Jr. / 6-4 / 255
Huron, Ohio / Huron
2007: Started nine of the eight games he appeared in … Led the team in sacks (8) and tackles for a loss (16), while sharing team honors with three fumble recoveries and standing fourth in total tackles with 58 … Named to the All-OAC Honorable Mention Team … Earned a spot on the ESPN the Magazine All-District IV Academic Second Team and the All-OAC Academic Honorable Mention list … Ranked sixth in the OAC in tackles for a loss per game (1.72) and eighth in sacks per game (0.83) … Opened the year with five tackles, including three for a loss of 20 yards, a fumble recovery, blocked kick and a career-high three sacks against Oberlin (9/8), which earned him OAC Defensive Player of the Week honors ... Tallied a career-high 12 tackles, including nine solo stops, to go along with a sack at Wilmington (10/20) … Against Muskingum (11/10) finished with seven tackles, two sacks and a fumble recovery. 2006: Played in 10 games on the year, getting a starting nod in four contests … Recorded 18 tackles on the year … Had a season-high five tackles against Ohio Northern (11/4). High School: Varsity letter winner in football basketball and baseball at Huron High School … Named to the all-conference, all-district and All-Ohio First Teams on the gridiron … District Lineman of the Year … Named to the all-conference and all-district teams, along with the All-Ohio Honorable Mention list for basketball. Personal: Son of Don and Beth Grieves … Born Aug. 1, 1988 … Has one brother, Zack (16) … Major is criminal justice.
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92 - Joshua Cunningham
DL / So. / 5-9 / 210
Columbus, Ohio / Hillard Davidson
2007: Played on the junior varsity team … Saw action in two varsity contests … Recorded a tackle against Mount Union (9/29). High School: Earned three varsity letters in wrestling and two in football at Hillard Davidson High School … Starting member of 2006 Division I State Championship team … All-district wrestler in 2007. Personal: Son of Clyde and Andi Cunningham … Born Dec. 28, 1988 … Has one brother, Clyde III (26) … Major is political science.
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35d - Nick Voss
DL / So. / 5-11 / 200
Schoolcraft, Mich. / Schoolcraft
2007: Missed the season due to injury. High School: Earned four varsity letters in wrestling, three in football and two each in track and baseball at Schoolcraft High School … Two-time all-conference performer in football and wrestling … All-Michigan Third Team as a senior. Personal: Son of Brad Voss and Dawn Dorhtey … Born Sept. 18, 1988 … Major is business administration.
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94 - Chris Bowden
DL / So. / 6-4 / 260
Springboro, Ohio / Springboro
2007: Played in eight games on the year … Finished the season with 10 tackles … Had a career-high five tackles against Mount Union (9/29). High School: Varsity letter winner in football and basketball at Springboro High School. Personal: Son of Dave and Shari Bowden … Born Aug. 10, 1988 … Has one sibling, Lisha (24).
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96 - Horace Smith
DE / Sr. / 6-3 / 225
Hollywood, Fla. / South Broward
2007: Started all 10 games appeared in on the defensive line … Finished the year with 30 tackles, a pass break up, a quarterback hurry and a fumble recovery … Opened the year with three tackles and one and a half sacks against Oberlin (9/8) … Picked up a career-high six tackles at Wilmington (10/20) … Had a tackle for a loss and a fumble recovery at Ohio Northern (11/3). 2006: Appeared in eight games, getting the starting nod on six occasions … Recorded seven tackles on the year … Opened the year with two tackles at Oberlin (9/9). 2005: Saw limited action at defensive end. High School: Earned three varsity letters in football at South Broward High School … Played in the North vs. South Broward County All-Star game. Personal: Son of Noel and Laura Salmon … Major is business administration with minors in finance and economics.
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