Bobcat Game Notes vs. UM
11/16/2005 12:00:00 AM | Football
THE STORYLINE
A week after the Bobcats dropped a crucial game to Eastern Washington, Montana State hosts Montana in the DA Davidson Big Sky Classic to determine the Big Sky Conference champion and automatic qualifier to the NCAA Division I-AA Championships. A Montana State win forges a three-way tie atop the league standings with EWU advancing to the playoffs automatically, while a Grizzly win gives Montana the title and likely leaves the Big Sky with only one tournament qualifier. UM has won 17 of the last 19 contests against the Bobcats.
GAME FACTS
KICKOFF: 12:05 pm
SITE: Bozeman, MT
STADIUM: Bobcat Stadium
MSU PRESS BOX: 406/994-6180
RADIO: State Farm Bobcat Network (Kris Atteberry, Dan Davies)
TELEVISION: MTN Stations (Jeremy Jorgenson, Mike Callaghan, Grady Bennett)
HIGHLIGHTS
• Tyler Bolton registered one touchback last week, his 11th in ‘05 • Jeff Hastings is 10-for-10 on field goal attempts inside 40 yards
• The ‘Cats failed to score on the last drive of the last two first halves, snapping a five-week streak with a score at the end of the 2nd quarter • MSU has converted 16 opponent turnovers into 62 points this year, but has failed to score on the last four such possessions • Nick Marudas has three two-sack games this year
STREAKS
• The Bobcats have been nationally-ranked for all 11 weeks this year • MSU has four straight winning seasons for the first time since ‘76-79
MILESTONES
• Travis Lulay is one of seven players in college football history with 10,000 career yards passing and 1,000 rushing
SHINING
• LB NICK MARUDAS has 4.5 sacks in last two games
• PK Jeff Hastings’ 13 FGs is one from MSU’s season record
• RB Evin Groves has rushed for four TDs in the last two games
ABOUT THE ‘CATS...
MSU in ‘05 6-4
Conf./Record Big Sky/4-2
Home/Road 5-0/1-4
Grass/Turf 6-2/0-2
Day/Night 6-1/0-3
HEAD COACH Mike Kramer
Alma Mater Idaho/’76
Overall/Years 68-70/12th
At MSU/Years 31-38/6th
vs UM 3-8
Home/Road 1-5/2-3
SERIES UM leads 65-34-5
At MSU UM leads 20-17-3
At UM UM leads 27-14-1
At Butte UM leads 18-3-1
Current Streak UM 1W
ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES...
UM in ‘05 8-2
Conf./Record Big Sky/5-1
Home/Road 5-1/3-1
Grass/Turf 1-0/7-2
Day/Night 7-2/1-0
HEAD COACH Bobby Hauck
Alma Mater Montana/’88
Overall/Years 28-9/3rd
At School/Years same
vs MSU 1-1
Home/Road 1-0/0-1
ABOUT UM The Grizzlies
Spirit Colors Maroon, silver
Location Missoula, MT
Enrollment 13,558
Stadium Washington-Grizzly
OPPONENT ‘05 SCHEDULE/RESULTS
S3 Fort Lewis W 55-0
S10 at Oregon L 14-47
S17 South Dakota St W 7-0
O1 Weber State W 24-19
O8 at Idaho State W 32-10
O15 Eastern Wash. L 20-34
O22 Cal Poly W 36-27
O29 Portland State W 37-16
N5 at Northern Arizona W 23-0
N12 at Sacramento St W 31-14
N19 at Montana State
What to Watch
•• Big Play Surplus... Bobcat coaches built this year’s defense to stop the big play, in Mike Kramer’s words, while structuring the MSU offense to benefit from big plays. In MSU’s league games, the ‘Cats are 0-2 when the opponent has more big plays than MSU, 4-0 when even or better...
15+ Runs plus 20+ Passes
Montana State Opponent
EWU 4 (2 + 2) 8 (5 + 3)
SAC 3 (1 + 2) 3 (3 + 0)
NAU 3 (1 + 2) 2 (0 + 2)
PSU 6 (1 + 5) 6 (4 + 2)
WEB 9 (3 + 6) 4 (3 + 1)
ISU 4 (1 + 3) 2 (1 + 1)
•• Century Rushing... The only Bobcats with 100-yard rushing games this year are QB Travis Lulay (two 100-yard games) and freshman RB Evin Groves (one). MSU won each of those three games. Lulay has led the ‘Cats in rushing five times.
Pinpoint Punting
After becoming Montana State’s punter early in 2003, Travis Lulay used a rugby-like roll punt to average 36.2 yards a punt, and pinned the opponent inside the 20 nine times. In his two seasons as MSU’s full-season, full-time punter, Lulay has been consistent his terms of distance:
1-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-89
2005 3 14 20 0 2 1
2004 6 14 19 6 4 1
Sixty-three percent (53 total) of Lulay’s 84 punts in the past two seasons have traveled at least 40 yards.
Pins
Travis Lulay has become proficient at Punter Pins, or pinning the opponent inside the 20 as the result of a punt. In this year’s 10 games he has done so 11 times in 40 attempts. He has spotted the opponent inside its own 10 seven times in the last six games.
3rd Quarter Turnaround
After MSU opponents scored just 41 points in the first eight games of 2005, EWU scored 21 on Saturday.
TO Turnaround
MSU was +1 in turnovers against Idaho State, the only time in positive numbers this year. Possession Patterns The MSU defense has spent plenty of time on the field in the last three. NAU held the ball for 40 minutes, Sac State for 36, and EWU for 33. In that stretch, possession skews 36-to-24 for MSU’s opponent.
Position Patterns
Position, more than possession,was the “tale of the tape” in Kramer’s words last weekend. Eastern’s started its average drive at its own 34, while MSU started at its own 21, a figure inflated late in the game.
The Total Travis
Travis Lulay may impact a game more than any player in I-AA. He averages 55.9 yards a game rushing, 245.8 yards a game passing, and 40.0 yards per punt.
To the Paint
MSU has scored two defensive touchdowns this year, and in Pete Kwiatkowski’s six seasons as Bobcat defensive coordinator has found the paint a dozen times. Aaron Papich came up six yards short of making it 13 TDs against NAU, fumbling a fumble return.
Stops
Montana State’s defense made stops in 74% of the opponents’ offensive possessions in each of the team’s eight games other than Portland State. In that contest, MSU registered stops on only 42% of PSU’s drives.
Picking Up the Picks
Montana State intercepted a pass in a loss for the first time this season against Eastern Washington last week. MSU’s defense has 10 interceptions this year, the exact same number it finished ‘04 with.
Bad Omen
The Bobcats have lost eight straight to Montana when the Cat-Griz game follows a Bobcat loss.
Opportunistic
The Bobcat defense has forced 16 turnovers in 2005, turning two into immediate points (Daryl Rogers’ fumble recovery against Weber and Epikopo King’s interception return against Idaho State). On another, MSU fumbled the fumble return. Of the 13 offensive possessions after turnovers MSU has six touchdowns and two field goals, but the ‘Cats haven’t scored in the last four such possessions.
20 is Terrific
Montana State is 20-3 in Mike Kramer’s five-plus seasons when holding the opposing offense to 20 points or fewer. The Bobcats have won six of their last seven games under those circumstances.
Quite A Difference
MSU allowed 82 points and 899 yards against Cal Poly and Portland State, but just an average of 19 pts and 320 yards in the other eight.
They’re Tight
All four Bobcat TEs are in-state players, with only Brandon Bostick (Missoula Big Sky) from a large school. Starter Elliott Barnhart played at Powder River in Broadus, Nick Parker at Missoula Loyola, and Ty McDonald at Geyser.
Anti-Air Defense
Montana State continues to lead the Big Sky in pass defense (170.5), and is 31st nationally. The team is now third in the league and 22nd nationally in pass efficiency defense (105.4). Sac State threw for just 68 yards Saturday.
Bonus Football
MSU is 4-2 all-time in overtime games after splitting a pair of decisions last fall. Below is a look at MSU’s all-time overtime encounters...
2004 44-51 Eastern Washington+
2004 31-24 Portland State+
1994 31-34 Eastern Washington++
1990 28-25 Eastern Washington+
1984 44-41 Nevada+
1982 30-27 Idaho State+
Deep Snaps
MSU forced 13 total punts in games three through seven, 17 in games eight thru 10.
Bye Week Betterment
Mike Kramer is 1-3 at MSU and 2-4 all-time after bye weeks after the NAU win.
Long Runs
MSU has 12 runs of 20 yards or more this year. Travis Lulay has nine of them.
MSU When Leading After...
1st Qtr: 5-0/2nd Qtr: 5-1/3rd Qtr: 5-0
MSU When Trailing After...
1st Qtr: 1-3/2nd Qtr: 1-3/3rd Qtr: 1-4
Current Montana State Two-Deep (with pro-nuns-ee-AY-shuns) Player Notes
Offense
LEFT TACKLE 53 Peder Jensen 6-6 277 So* Started last nine games
79 Adam DeCock 6-6 307 So* Played in all 11 games last year
LEFT GUARD 57 Brant Birkeland 6-2 271 Jr* Missed NDSU with a leg injury
76 Jeff Hansen 6-4 255 Fr True freshman on redshirt alert
CENTER 64 Jeff Bolton 6-4 302 Sr* Returning All-America, moves to C
61 Jim Verlanic 6-0 249 Fr* Started vs. NDSU, NAU
RIGHT GUARD 74 Lawrence Figueroa (fig-uh-ROE-uh) 6-2 285 Sr+* String of 16 straight starts broken (NAU)
66 Chris Smith 6-3 290 Fr* Redshirted in 2004
RIGHT TACKLE 73 Joe Hirst 6-7 292 Jr* Started all 10e this year
68 Bryan Beniger (BEN-egg-er) 6-4 276 Fr* Redshirted in 2004
QUARTERBACK 14 Travis Lulay (LOO-lay) 6-2 205 Sr Academic All-America District 7
15 Cory Carpenter 6-2 214 So* Played sparingly in 2004
16 Rick Coppack (COP-uck) 6-0 187 So* MSU’s holder on placements
RUNNING BACK 28 Evin Groves 5-8 185 Fr* First 100-yard game vs. Sac State
11 Michael Bass (like the fish, not the instrument) 5-6 190 Sr+* Questionable vs. EWU (knee)
8 Justin Domineck 5-11 206 Sr+ Rushed for 96 yards vs. ISU
23 Jason Gathing (like gather) 6-1 208 Sr*+ Moves from LB, got two carries vs ISU
X RECEIVER 19 Chaz Guinn (like Gwynn) 6-2 194 Sr+ Second career 100-yarder vs. NAU
81 Jevon Miller (juh-VAWN) 6-0 200 Sr+* Missed CP, NDSU games (shoulder)
SLOT RECEIVER 1 Rick Gatewood 6-0 180 Sr*+ 373 receiving yards in last three games
83 Mike Brown 5-9 186 Fr* First career start at Cal Poly
Z RECEIVER 17 Tramaine Murray 5-10 180 Sr+* Three 100-yard games, questionable vs. EW
6 Brandon Roosevelt 5-11 166 Jr* Had first catch since knee surgery at CP
TIGHT END 95 Elliott Barnhart 6-4 242 So 16 catches this year, fifth on team
86 Nick Parker 6-4 225 Fr* Redshirted in 2004
84 Brandon Bostick (BOSS-stick) 6-4 251 Fr* Redshirted in 2004
45 Ty McDonald 6-2 223 So* Special teams standout, out (knee)
Defense
END 97 Chris Kolone (KOE-loe-nay) 6-4 288 Fr*+ Has played in last two after leg injury
92 Daryl Rogers 6-1 275 Sr+ Recovered fumble for TD at Weber State
96 Jason Macciola (muh-CHO-luh) 6-3 235 Jr+ JC transfer
NOSE 94 David Siataga (see-uh-TON-guh) 5-11 285 Jr+* 10 tackles in first start (ISU), 3 at WSU
75 Louis Saucedo (sou-SEE-doe) 6-5 317 Fr* A dozen tackles for redshirt freshman
TACKLE 99 Aaron Papich (like rap) 6-2 263 So* Recovered fumble in two straight
96 Jason Macciola (muh-CHO-luh) 6-3 235 Jr+ JC transfer
71 Joe Rothenberger 6-3 285 Jr* JC transfer
63 Sean Neill 6-3 225 Fr* US Army veteran, redshirted in ‘04
ROVER 43 Nick Marudas (muh-ROOD-us) 6-2 218 Sr* Big Sky PoW after ISU, 4.5 sacks last 2 gms
24 Dan Ashley 6-1 195 Fr* Redshirted in 2004
WILL LINEBACKER 44 Epikopo King (epp-ee-COE-poe) 6-1 205 So* Turned second pick into first TD vs. ISU
37 Grant Elliott 6-0 217 Jr Questionable with back injury
MIKE LINEBACKER 33 Mac Mollohan 6-0 205 Sr Two-time All-Big Sky
54 Bobby Daly 6-1 229 Fr* Sack and FF that led to TD vs. Weber
49 Wes Mauia (mou-EE-yah) 6-0 237 Fr* Redshirted in 2004
SAM LINEBACKER 42 Clive Lowe 6-3 232 So* 5 TT, 1 PB vs NAU in return from ankle
36 Clayton Curley 6-1 195 Sr Three-time letterman
FIELD CORNER 22 Kahiam Hunter (KIE-am) 5-10 165 Sr* Big PB led to INT-for-TD vs. ISU
4 Derrick Davis 5-9 175 Jr*+ Played at MSU in ‘02, returns this year
FIELD SAFETY 25 Toph Grenfell 6-0 191 Sr+ Int vs. Weber set up game-winning FG
7 Luke Holden 6-1 175 Fr* Redshirt in ‘04
BOUNDARY SAFETY 20 Ryan Force 6-2 207 Jr* 15 tackles vs. Weber
5 Marcosus Le Blanc 6-0 200 Jr*+ Transferred from Boise State in late Aug.
7 Brian Williams 6-0 195 Fr Enrolled at MSU in January ‘05
BOUNDARY CORNER 13 Kory Austin 5-11 172 So* 2004 starter, plays in nickel situations
9 Andre Fuller 5-10 159 Fr* Picked off passes vs. SFA, Weber
*-indicates player has used redshirt year, +-indicates player is a transfer
KICKOFFS: 12-Tyler Bolton PLACE KICKER: 46-Jeff Hastings
PUNTS: 14-Travis Lulay SHORT SNAPS: 57-Brant Birkeland
KICK RETURNS: 17-Tramaine Murray LONG SNAPS: 84-Brandon Bostick
PUNT RETURNS: 17-Tramaine Murray HOLDER: 14-Travis Lulay
A week after the Bobcats dropped a crucial game to Eastern Washington, Montana State hosts Montana in the DA Davidson Big Sky Classic to determine the Big Sky Conference champion and automatic qualifier to the NCAA Division I-AA Championships. A Montana State win forges a three-way tie atop the league standings with EWU advancing to the playoffs automatically, while a Grizzly win gives Montana the title and likely leaves the Big Sky with only one tournament qualifier. UM has won 17 of the last 19 contests against the Bobcats.
GAME FACTS
KICKOFF: 12:05 pm
SITE: Bozeman, MT
STADIUM: Bobcat Stadium
MSU PRESS BOX: 406/994-6180
RADIO: State Farm Bobcat Network (Kris Atteberry, Dan Davies)
TELEVISION: MTN Stations (Jeremy Jorgenson, Mike Callaghan, Grady Bennett)
HIGHLIGHTS
• Tyler Bolton registered one touchback last week, his 11th in ‘05 • Jeff Hastings is 10-for-10 on field goal attempts inside 40 yards
• The ‘Cats failed to score on the last drive of the last two first halves, snapping a five-week streak with a score at the end of the 2nd quarter • MSU has converted 16 opponent turnovers into 62 points this year, but has failed to score on the last four such possessions • Nick Marudas has three two-sack games this year
STREAKS
• The Bobcats have been nationally-ranked for all 11 weeks this year • MSU has four straight winning seasons for the first time since ‘76-79
MILESTONES
• Travis Lulay is one of seven players in college football history with 10,000 career yards passing and 1,000 rushing
SHINING
• LB NICK MARUDAS has 4.5 sacks in last two games
• PK Jeff Hastings’ 13 FGs is one from MSU’s season record
• RB Evin Groves has rushed for four TDs in the last two games
ABOUT THE ‘CATS...
MSU in ‘05 6-4
Conf./Record Big Sky/4-2
Home/Road 5-0/1-4
Grass/Turf 6-2/0-2
Day/Night 6-1/0-3
HEAD COACH Mike Kramer
Alma Mater Idaho/’76
Overall/Years 68-70/12th
At MSU/Years 31-38/6th
vs UM 3-8
Home/Road 1-5/2-3
SERIES UM leads 65-34-5
At MSU UM leads 20-17-3
At UM UM leads 27-14-1
At Butte UM leads 18-3-1
Current Streak UM 1W
ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES...
UM in ‘05 8-2
Conf./Record Big Sky/5-1
Home/Road 5-1/3-1
Grass/Turf 1-0/7-2
Day/Night 7-2/1-0
HEAD COACH Bobby Hauck
Alma Mater Montana/’88
Overall/Years 28-9/3rd
At School/Years same
vs MSU 1-1
Home/Road 1-0/0-1
ABOUT UM The Grizzlies
Spirit Colors Maroon, silver
Location Missoula, MT
Enrollment 13,558
Stadium Washington-Grizzly
OPPONENT ‘05 SCHEDULE/RESULTS
S3 Fort Lewis W 55-0
S10 at Oregon L 14-47
S17 South Dakota St W 7-0
O1 Weber State W 24-19
O8 at Idaho State W 32-10
O15 Eastern Wash. L 20-34
O22 Cal Poly W 36-27
O29 Portland State W 37-16
N5 at Northern Arizona W 23-0
N12 at Sacramento St W 31-14
N19 at Montana State
What to Watch
•• Big Play Surplus... Bobcat coaches built this year’s defense to stop the big play, in Mike Kramer’s words, while structuring the MSU offense to benefit from big plays. In MSU’s league games, the ‘Cats are 0-2 when the opponent has more big plays than MSU, 4-0 when even or better...
15+ Runs plus 20+ Passes
Montana State Opponent
EWU 4 (2 + 2) 8 (5 + 3)
SAC 3 (1 + 2) 3 (3 + 0)
NAU 3 (1 + 2) 2 (0 + 2)
PSU 6 (1 + 5) 6 (4 + 2)
WEB 9 (3 + 6) 4 (3 + 1)
ISU 4 (1 + 3) 2 (1 + 1)
•• Century Rushing... The only Bobcats with 100-yard rushing games this year are QB Travis Lulay (two 100-yard games) and freshman RB Evin Groves (one). MSU won each of those three games. Lulay has led the ‘Cats in rushing five times.
Pinpoint Punting
After becoming Montana State’s punter early in 2003, Travis Lulay used a rugby-like roll punt to average 36.2 yards a punt, and pinned the opponent inside the 20 nine times. In his two seasons as MSU’s full-season, full-time punter, Lulay has been consistent his terms of distance:
1-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-89
2005 3 14 20 0 2 1
2004 6 14 19 6 4 1
Sixty-three percent (53 total) of Lulay’s 84 punts in the past two seasons have traveled at least 40 yards.
Pins
Travis Lulay has become proficient at Punter Pins, or pinning the opponent inside the 20 as the result of a punt. In this year’s 10 games he has done so 11 times in 40 attempts. He has spotted the opponent inside its own 10 seven times in the last six games.
3rd Quarter Turnaround
After MSU opponents scored just 41 points in the first eight games of 2005, EWU scored 21 on Saturday.
TO Turnaround
MSU was +1 in turnovers against Idaho State, the only time in positive numbers this year. Possession Patterns The MSU defense has spent plenty of time on the field in the last three. NAU held the ball for 40 minutes, Sac State for 36, and EWU for 33. In that stretch, possession skews 36-to-24 for MSU’s opponent.
Position Patterns
Position, more than possession,was the “tale of the tape” in Kramer’s words last weekend. Eastern’s started its average drive at its own 34, while MSU started at its own 21, a figure inflated late in the game.
The Total Travis
Travis Lulay may impact a game more than any player in I-AA. He averages 55.9 yards a game rushing, 245.8 yards a game passing, and 40.0 yards per punt.
To the Paint
MSU has scored two defensive touchdowns this year, and in Pete Kwiatkowski’s six seasons as Bobcat defensive coordinator has found the paint a dozen times. Aaron Papich came up six yards short of making it 13 TDs against NAU, fumbling a fumble return.
Stops
Montana State’s defense made stops in 74% of the opponents’ offensive possessions in each of the team’s eight games other than Portland State. In that contest, MSU registered stops on only 42% of PSU’s drives.
Picking Up the Picks
Montana State intercepted a pass in a loss for the first time this season against Eastern Washington last week. MSU’s defense has 10 interceptions this year, the exact same number it finished ‘04 with.
Bad Omen
The Bobcats have lost eight straight to Montana when the Cat-Griz game follows a Bobcat loss.
Opportunistic
The Bobcat defense has forced 16 turnovers in 2005, turning two into immediate points (Daryl Rogers’ fumble recovery against Weber and Epikopo King’s interception return against Idaho State). On another, MSU fumbled the fumble return. Of the 13 offensive possessions after turnovers MSU has six touchdowns and two field goals, but the ‘Cats haven’t scored in the last four such possessions.
20 is Terrific
Montana State is 20-3 in Mike Kramer’s five-plus seasons when holding the opposing offense to 20 points or fewer. The Bobcats have won six of their last seven games under those circumstances.
Quite A Difference
MSU allowed 82 points and 899 yards against Cal Poly and Portland State, but just an average of 19 pts and 320 yards in the other eight.
They’re Tight
All four Bobcat TEs are in-state players, with only Brandon Bostick (Missoula Big Sky) from a large school. Starter Elliott Barnhart played at Powder River in Broadus, Nick Parker at Missoula Loyola, and Ty McDonald at Geyser.
Anti-Air Defense
Montana State continues to lead the Big Sky in pass defense (170.5), and is 31st nationally. The team is now third in the league and 22nd nationally in pass efficiency defense (105.4). Sac State threw for just 68 yards Saturday.
Bonus Football
MSU is 4-2 all-time in overtime games after splitting a pair of decisions last fall. Below is a look at MSU’s all-time overtime encounters...
2004 44-51 Eastern Washington+
2004 31-24 Portland State+
1994 31-34 Eastern Washington++
1990 28-25 Eastern Washington+
1984 44-41 Nevada+
1982 30-27 Idaho State+
Deep Snaps
MSU forced 13 total punts in games three through seven, 17 in games eight thru 10.
Bye Week Betterment
Mike Kramer is 1-3 at MSU and 2-4 all-time after bye weeks after the NAU win.
Long Runs
MSU has 12 runs of 20 yards or more this year. Travis Lulay has nine of them.
MSU When Leading After...
1st Qtr: 5-0/2nd Qtr: 5-1/3rd Qtr: 5-0
MSU When Trailing After...
1st Qtr: 1-3/2nd Qtr: 1-3/3rd Qtr: 1-4
Current Montana State Two-Deep (with pro-nuns-ee-AY-shuns) Player Notes
Offense
LEFT TACKLE 53 Peder Jensen 6-6 277 So* Started last nine games
79 Adam DeCock 6-6 307 So* Played in all 11 games last year
LEFT GUARD 57 Brant Birkeland 6-2 271 Jr* Missed NDSU with a leg injury
76 Jeff Hansen 6-4 255 Fr True freshman on redshirt alert
CENTER 64 Jeff Bolton 6-4 302 Sr* Returning All-America, moves to C
61 Jim Verlanic 6-0 249 Fr* Started vs. NDSU, NAU
RIGHT GUARD 74 Lawrence Figueroa (fig-uh-ROE-uh) 6-2 285 Sr+* String of 16 straight starts broken (NAU)
66 Chris Smith 6-3 290 Fr* Redshirted in 2004
RIGHT TACKLE 73 Joe Hirst 6-7 292 Jr* Started all 10e this year
68 Bryan Beniger (BEN-egg-er) 6-4 276 Fr* Redshirted in 2004
QUARTERBACK 14 Travis Lulay (LOO-lay) 6-2 205 Sr Academic All-America District 7
15 Cory Carpenter 6-2 214 So* Played sparingly in 2004
16 Rick Coppack (COP-uck) 6-0 187 So* MSU’s holder on placements
RUNNING BACK 28 Evin Groves 5-8 185 Fr* First 100-yard game vs. Sac State
11 Michael Bass (like the fish, not the instrument) 5-6 190 Sr+* Questionable vs. EWU (knee)
8 Justin Domineck 5-11 206 Sr+ Rushed for 96 yards vs. ISU
23 Jason Gathing (like gather) 6-1 208 Sr*+ Moves from LB, got two carries vs ISU
X RECEIVER 19 Chaz Guinn (like Gwynn) 6-2 194 Sr+ Second career 100-yarder vs. NAU
81 Jevon Miller (juh-VAWN) 6-0 200 Sr+* Missed CP, NDSU games (shoulder)
SLOT RECEIVER 1 Rick Gatewood 6-0 180 Sr*+ 373 receiving yards in last three games
83 Mike Brown 5-9 186 Fr* First career start at Cal Poly
Z RECEIVER 17 Tramaine Murray 5-10 180 Sr+* Three 100-yard games, questionable vs. EW
6 Brandon Roosevelt 5-11 166 Jr* Had first catch since knee surgery at CP
TIGHT END 95 Elliott Barnhart 6-4 242 So 16 catches this year, fifth on team
86 Nick Parker 6-4 225 Fr* Redshirted in 2004
84 Brandon Bostick (BOSS-stick) 6-4 251 Fr* Redshirted in 2004
45 Ty McDonald 6-2 223 So* Special teams standout, out (knee)
Defense
END 97 Chris Kolone (KOE-loe-nay) 6-4 288 Fr*+ Has played in last two after leg injury
92 Daryl Rogers 6-1 275 Sr+ Recovered fumble for TD at Weber State
96 Jason Macciola (muh-CHO-luh) 6-3 235 Jr+ JC transfer
NOSE 94 David Siataga (see-uh-TON-guh) 5-11 285 Jr+* 10 tackles in first start (ISU), 3 at WSU
75 Louis Saucedo (sou-SEE-doe) 6-5 317 Fr* A dozen tackles for redshirt freshman
TACKLE 99 Aaron Papich (like rap) 6-2 263 So* Recovered fumble in two straight
96 Jason Macciola (muh-CHO-luh) 6-3 235 Jr+ JC transfer
71 Joe Rothenberger 6-3 285 Jr* JC transfer
63 Sean Neill 6-3 225 Fr* US Army veteran, redshirted in ‘04
ROVER 43 Nick Marudas (muh-ROOD-us) 6-2 218 Sr* Big Sky PoW after ISU, 4.5 sacks last 2 gms
24 Dan Ashley 6-1 195 Fr* Redshirted in 2004
WILL LINEBACKER 44 Epikopo King (epp-ee-COE-poe) 6-1 205 So* Turned second pick into first TD vs. ISU
37 Grant Elliott 6-0 217 Jr Questionable with back injury
MIKE LINEBACKER 33 Mac Mollohan 6-0 205 Sr Two-time All-Big Sky
54 Bobby Daly 6-1 229 Fr* Sack and FF that led to TD vs. Weber
49 Wes Mauia (mou-EE-yah) 6-0 237 Fr* Redshirted in 2004
SAM LINEBACKER 42 Clive Lowe 6-3 232 So* 5 TT, 1 PB vs NAU in return from ankle
36 Clayton Curley 6-1 195 Sr Three-time letterman
FIELD CORNER 22 Kahiam Hunter (KIE-am) 5-10 165 Sr* Big PB led to INT-for-TD vs. ISU
4 Derrick Davis 5-9 175 Jr*+ Played at MSU in ‘02, returns this year
FIELD SAFETY 25 Toph Grenfell 6-0 191 Sr+ Int vs. Weber set up game-winning FG
7 Luke Holden 6-1 175 Fr* Redshirt in ‘04
BOUNDARY SAFETY 20 Ryan Force 6-2 207 Jr* 15 tackles vs. Weber
5 Marcosus Le Blanc 6-0 200 Jr*+ Transferred from Boise State in late Aug.
7 Brian Williams 6-0 195 Fr Enrolled at MSU in January ‘05
BOUNDARY CORNER 13 Kory Austin 5-11 172 So* 2004 starter, plays in nickel situations
9 Andre Fuller 5-10 159 Fr* Picked off passes vs. SFA, Weber
*-indicates player has used redshirt year, +-indicates player is a transfer
KICKOFFS: 12-Tyler Bolton PLACE KICKER: 46-Jeff Hastings
PUNTS: 14-Travis Lulay SHORT SNAPS: 57-Brant Birkeland
KICK RETURNS: 17-Tramaine Murray LONG SNAPS: 84-Brandon Bostick
PUNT RETURNS: 17-Tramaine Murray HOLDER: 14-Travis Lulay
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