Bobcat Game Notes vs. Northern Colorado
10/22/2007 12:00:00 AM | Football
It wasn’t easy, but the Bobcats bounced back from their first Big Sky loss of the season with a 20-9 win over Sacramento State. Playing without its starting quarterback and a starting cornerback, MSU didn’t score until 46 second remaining in the third quarter. From that point on, MSU outscored the scrappy Hornets 20-0 on a blustery afternoon in Bobcat Stadium. Cory Carpenter threw for 244 yards in his first start in just over a year. Eric Fisher nailed a pair of key field goals in MSU’s fourth-quarter comeback.
GAME FACTS
KICKOFF: 12:05 pm MDT
SITE: Greeley, CO
STADIUM: Nottingham Field
PRESS BOX: 970/351-1065
RADIO: Bobcat Network (Jeff Lasky, Dan Davies, Jim Sargent)
TELEVISION: Max Media (Chris Byers, Ron Heller, Dave Griffiths)
HIGHLIGHTS
• Montana State kept Sacramento State out of the end zone Saturday, the third time the Bobcat defense has accomplished that this season • The Cats have outscored league opponents 26-9 in the fourth quarter and 56-26 in the second half this year • MSU is 13th in the FCS in attendance average (14,287)
STREAKS
• Bobby Daly has double-digit tackles in five straight games, and in six of the seven this season • The Cats have won three straight coin tosses after losing the first four • Demetrius Crawford has led the Cats in rushing seven straight games
MILESTONES
• Bobby Daly’s 248 career tackles is 50 from MSU’s career top 10 list
SHINING
• P/K ERIC FISHER had one pin inside the 20 on punts and one on kickoffs on Saturday • SS KEVIN RETORIANO intercepted his third pass of the season vs. Sac State • LB BOBBY DALY forced two fumbles against Sac State last week, and has five in his career
ABOUT THE BOBCATS...
MSU in ‘07: 5-2
Conf./Record: Big Sky/3-1
Home/Road: 4-0/1-2
Grass/Turf: 5-2/0-0
Day/Night: 5-1/0-1
HEAD COACH: Rob Ash
Alma Mater: Cornell (Ia.)/’73
Overall/Years: 1810-101-5/28th
At MSU/Years: 5-2/1st
vs Northern Colorado: 0-0
Home/Road: 0-0/0-0
SERIES: 13-8-1
At MSU: 8-3-1
At NC: 5-5
Current Streak: MSU 1W
ABOUT THE BEARS...
NC in ‘07: 0-8
Conf./Record: Big Sky/0-4
Home/Road: 0-2/0-6
Grass/Turf: 0-4/0-4
Day/Night: 0-5/0-3
HEAD COACH: Scott Downing
Alma Mater: Sterling/’79
Overall/Years: 14-22-1/3rd
At School/Years: 1-18/2nd
vs MSU: 0-1
Home/Road : 0-0/0-1
ABOUT NC: The Bears
Spirit Colors: Blue, gold
Location: Greeley, CO
Enrollment: 12,300
Stadium: Nottingham Field (8,500)
OPPONENT ‘07 SCHEDULE/RESULTS
S1 at Hawaii L 6-63
S8 Chadron State L 0-31
S15 at San Diego L 13-49
S22 *at NAU L 14-34
S29 at Cal Poly L 21-56
O6 *at Idaho State L 14-26
O13 *Weber State L 0-23
O20 *at Montana L 7-52
O27 *Montana State 12:05 pm
N3 *at Eastern Wash. 2:05 pm
N10 *Sacramento State 12:05 pm
N17 *Portland State 12:05 pm
Opening Information
The Bobcats now own three straight wins over Sacramento State, and since the Hornets topped MSU in Reno H. Sales Stadium in 1991 the ‘Cats have won Sac State’s last six straight trips to Bozeman. • Montana State has won eight straight in Bobcat Stadium. • Montana State’s last trip to Greeley for a football game was 1956, a 13-0 Bobcat win. • Rob Ash has never faced a school from Colorado.
Stadium Stuff
Kyle Field’s crowd of 79,000+ became the largest ever to watch a Bobcat football game, and was the largest in front of which Montana State has ever played. • MSU’s 7-3 win over Southern Utah marked the fewest total points scored in a game held in Bobcat Stadium, and the fewest in a Bobcat win since the Cats topped Lewis & Clark 7-6 in 1955. • The top five home-opening crowds in Bobcat Stadium (and MSU) history have come, in ascending order, in the past five seasons, topped by the gold-clad throng of 14,217 that saw MSU whip Dixie State. • Topped by the Southern Utah crowd, the top five attendance figures in MSU history for non-conference opponents have come in the past two-plus seasons. • The Cats have not won in Cheney’s Woodward Stadium since 1990. • MSU’s two-game winning streak at NAU’s Walkup Skydome is its first ever, and the four-game winning streak against the Jacks is also MSU’s longest. • Montana State’s 61-0 win over Dixie State to open the home portion of the 2007 season marked the sixth-highest points total in MSU history, with all those contests at home, and the fifth-highest total in Bobcat Stadium’s current configuration. • Bobcat Stadium has hosted 18 consecutive home crowds of at least 12,000, four straight over 14,000.
Big Sky Bullet Points
• Montana State is 28-12 in Big Sky Conference play in the last five-plus seasons • The Bobcats’ 28 league wins in that span is second-most in the conference • MSU has five straight conference wins, and eight straight overall in Bobcat Stadium • Montana State leads the Big Sky in punt returns
Hello, My Name Is...
Four of the Big Sky’s nine schools have first-year football coaches in ‘07. Rob Ash is 2-0 against his fellow newcomers so far in 2007.
Ash Escort
In order to promote the Montana Hope Project, which aids Treasure State children in need, a Montana State Trooper escorts Rob Ash during the ‘07 season.
400 Over & Under
MSU has held eight of its last nine opponents to less than 400 total yards. Eastern Washington’s 475 yards on Oct. 13 snapped a string of eight straight games MSU had held the opponent below 400 yards, and was the most against the Cats since UC Davis had 496 last September.
Return Remarks
Kory Austin’s 85-yard punt return against Dixie State marked the first time since Nov. 15, 2003, that the Bobcats returned a punt for a touchdown. Austin is 13th in the nation with 13.2 yards per return.
Lots of Wins
Montana State head coach Rob Ash’s 180 career wins is 24th among active coaches.
The No-Return Policy
Corey Smith’s 90-yard return of the Cat-Griz opening kickoff in 2003 was MSU’s last kickoff return for a score. That streak stands at 43 games. The Bobcats have not allowed a punt return for a touchdown in 52 straight games (since Cal Poly, 2003) or a kickoff return in 73 straight contests.
Returning to Returns
Jon Wanago and Rob Pouliot returned picks for TDs vs. Boise St. in ‘88, MSU’s only two-TD game on int. returns before Mike Beach and Chase Gazzero this year.
The Turnover Tale
Since the beginning of the 2005 season, MSU is 10-1 when positive in turnover margin, 4-5 when even in turnovers, and 6-5 when giving up more turnovers than it forces. The ‘Cats are +8 this season.
The End Zones Weren’t Muddy
The 10 points Montana State and Southern Utah combined to score on Oct. 6 marked the fewest total points scored in a game in Bobcat Stadium. In MSU’s last two home games, the teams on hand have combined for just three touchdowns.
Wins and Stuff
MSU posted a winning overall record for the fifth straight season in 2006, and its winning conference record marked the sixth straight year over .500 in league play. The 2006 season also marked the fifth straight year MSU finished among the Big Sky’s top three, and MSU’s eight 2006 wins marked the most by a Bobcat team since the 1984 National Champions.
20 is Terrific
Montana State is 29-6 since the 2000 season when holding the opponent to less than 20 points.
Close Calls
MSU played only three games decided by 14+ points last year, but five of MSU’s seven 2007 tilts have beaten that spread.
Low-Scoring Wins
Since World War II, Montana State has won only four games while scoring less than 10 points. Below is a look...
10/6/07 MSU 7, Southern Utah 3 Bozeman
9/17/55 MSU 7, Lewis & Clark 6 Bozeman
10/14/72 MSU 9, Weber State 3 Ogden
10/7/61 MSU 9, Arkansas State 6 Jonesboro
Protecting the Home Turf
MSU’s top scoring defense efforts during the regular season in Bobcat Stadium...
Avg Year Total Pts Gms
8.6 1992 43 5
9.2 1976 46 5+
9.8 2007 39 4
12.2 1973 61 5
14.0 2003 84 6
+ - Doesn’t include PLAYOFFS: 1976 - 1 gm, 16 pts)
Pick Party
Montana State has intercepted 12 passes in the first six games of 2007, nine from joining the school’s single-season top 10 list in that category. MSU’s single-season high since 1993 is 14, last year.
Born in a Small Town
Seven small-school Bobcats (Class B or C) occupy spots on MSU’s travel roster, including four who played either six-man or eight-man football in high school. ...
Jesse Anderson, Fort Benton (Class B)
Elliott Barnhart, Broadus (Class B)
Kyle Begger, Miles City (Class A)
Brett Irigoin, Lambert (Class C)
Dylan Kinkelaar, Winifred (Class C)
Ty McDonald, Geyser (Class C)
Mike Person, Glendive (Class A)
Josh Peterson, Seeley-Swan (Class B)
Tanner Ripley, Highwood (Class C)
Chris Smith, Laurel (Class A)
Jim Verlanic, Anaconda (Class A)
MSU When Leading After...
1st Qtr: 3-0/2nd Qtr: 3-0/3rd Qtr: 4-0
MSU When Trailing After...
1st Qtr: 2-2/2nd Qtr: 2-2/3rd Qtr: 1-2
ROB ASH, ON...
...the Sac State game: “We thought Sacramento State’s front seven would cause us problems, and it did. They are very talented and physical, and they did some very effective things with their defensive scheme. Offensively they ran the ball effectively in the first half, but I was happy with how we defended the run in the second half. Sac State defended the run well and that caused us problems, but Cory (Carpenter) played very well. I like the tempo he brings to the field. The bottom line is that when the defense keeps the other team out of the end zone you put yourself in good position, and we took advantage of that.”
...MSU’s focus this week: “Offensively, we continue to struggle in the red zone, and we’re working hard to correct that. We’re continually evaluating what we’re doing. Defensively, our concept really focuses on not allowing big plays and then tightening up when the field compresses and the other team enters the red zone. We’ve been successful following that plan this year. I thought Eric Fisher showed great composure to make that first field goal on Saturday. He’s been very dependable on kickoffs and punts this year, and he’ll take over (place) kicking this week.”
...Northern Colorado: “We’re concerned about Northern Colorado’s size, especially up front on offense. Their quarterback is a big kid who is mobile, their tight ends are big, and they are big in the offensive line. They like to line up and run the ball at you, and they’ve had some success doing that. Defensively, they seem to be going more toward a pressure concept, and again they’re having some success with that. Northern Colorado has played teams very close for long periods of most games, and I consider them a dangerous team.”
Current Montana State Depth Chart
Offensive Returners
LEFT TACKLE
53 Peder Jensen*** 6-6 279 Sr&
74 Jeff Miller 6-7 290 Fr&
LEFT GUARD
66 Chris Smith* 6-3 303 Jr&
70 Dominic Sonsini (sawn-SEE-nee) 6-3 293 So&
CENTER
61 Jim Verlanic* (vurr-LANN-ick) 6-0 260 Jr&
76 Jeff Hansen* 6-4 286 So&
RIGHT GUARD
76 Jeff Hansen* 6-4 286 So&
71 Jesse Hoffman 6-4 307 RFr&
RIGHT TACKLE
72 Mike Person 6-5 264 RFr&
62 Neil Boyce* 6-3 314 So&
QUARTERBACK
15 Cory Carpenter** 6-2 210 Sr&
OR 12 Jack Rolovich* (ROE-loe-vitch) 6-2 223 Sr&+
HALFBACK
1 Demetrius Crawford 5-9 185 Jr+
25 Aaron Mason* 5-10 180 So
20 Isaiah Taito** (TIE-toe) 5-11 206 Jr
W RECEIVER
6 Josh Lewis* 5-11 160 Sr&+
19 Jamelle Banks 6-0 169 Fr&
X RECEIVER
9 Deon Toliver* (like oliver) 6-3 185 Jr+
10 Ty Lulay* 6-0 185 Jr&
Z RECEIVER
80 Derek Green* 6-3 178 So&
82 Tyler Bolton 5-10 198 Jr*
TIGHT END
84 Brandon Bostick** 6-4 261 Jr&
95 Elliott Barnhart*** 6-3 227 Sr&
Defense
BANDIT
47 Dane Fletcher* 6-2 229 So&
96 Paul Bartsch* (like arch) 6-2 258 Sr+
TACKLE
99 Aaron Papich*** (PAPP-itch) 6-2 272 Sr&
60 Dylan Kinkelaar* (KINK-uh-lawr) 6-2 256 Jr&
NOSE
97 Chris Kolone (KOE-loe-nay) 6-4 309 Jr+*
90 Brandon Hoffenbacker 6-3 315 Jr
93 Dan Ogden 6-0 265 Fr
END
50 Reyshawn Bobo* (RAY-shawn) 6-1 232 Sr&+
48 Dustin O’Connell 6-2 231 RFr&
SAM
44 Epikopo King*** (epp-ee-KOE-poe) 6-0 214 Sr&
32 Brett Irigoin* (EAR-uh-goyn) 6-0 192 Jr*
MIKE
54 Bobby Daly** 6-1 215 Jr&
34 Jeff Price 6-0 204 So&
WILL
41 Will Claggett*(KLAGG-it) 6-1 226 Sr&+
7 Bryant Matthews* 5-11 224 Sr&+
LEFT CORNER
13 Kory Austin*** 5-11 184 Sr&
OR 2 David Taylor 5-8 175 Jr+
FREE SAFETY
8 Jeff Brown* 6-0 188 Jr&+
4 Ramon Lewis (ruh-MOAN) 6-2 203 Jr+
ROVER
27 Kevin Retoriano* (ruh-tore-ee-AW-no) 5-9 183 So&
3 Jordan Craney 6-0 182 Fr
RIGHT CORNER
24 Michael Beach* 6-0 194 Sr&+
26 Arnold Briggs 5-10 171 RFr&
*-indicates number of letters earned &-player has used redshirt year, +-indicates player is a transfer
PLACEMENTS/KO 49 Eric Fisher
KO/PUNT 39 Eric Fisher
PUNT RETURN 13 Kory Austin
KICK RETURN 6 Josh Lewis/2 David Taylor
LONG SNAPS 65 Tim Garcia SHORT SNAPS 65 Tim Garcia
HOLDER 10 Tyler Lulay
GAME FACTS
KICKOFF: 12:05 pm MDT
SITE: Greeley, CO
STADIUM: Nottingham Field
PRESS BOX: 970/351-1065
RADIO: Bobcat Network (Jeff Lasky, Dan Davies, Jim Sargent)
TELEVISION: Max Media (Chris Byers, Ron Heller, Dave Griffiths)
HIGHLIGHTS
• Montana State kept Sacramento State out of the end zone Saturday, the third time the Bobcat defense has accomplished that this season • The Cats have outscored league opponents 26-9 in the fourth quarter and 56-26 in the second half this year • MSU is 13th in the FCS in attendance average (14,287)
STREAKS
• Bobby Daly has double-digit tackles in five straight games, and in six of the seven this season • The Cats have won three straight coin tosses after losing the first four • Demetrius Crawford has led the Cats in rushing seven straight games
MILESTONES
• Bobby Daly’s 248 career tackles is 50 from MSU’s career top 10 list
SHINING
• P/K ERIC FISHER had one pin inside the 20 on punts and one on kickoffs on Saturday • SS KEVIN RETORIANO intercepted his third pass of the season vs. Sac State • LB BOBBY DALY forced two fumbles against Sac State last week, and has five in his career
ABOUT THE BOBCATS...
MSU in ‘07: 5-2
Conf./Record: Big Sky/3-1
Home/Road: 4-0/1-2
Grass/Turf: 5-2/0-0
Day/Night: 5-1/0-1
HEAD COACH: Rob Ash
Alma Mater: Cornell (Ia.)/’73
Overall/Years: 1810-101-5/28th
At MSU/Years: 5-2/1st
vs Northern Colorado: 0-0
Home/Road: 0-0/0-0
SERIES: 13-8-1
At MSU: 8-3-1
At NC: 5-5
Current Streak: MSU 1W
ABOUT THE BEARS...
NC in ‘07: 0-8
Conf./Record: Big Sky/0-4
Home/Road: 0-2/0-6
Grass/Turf: 0-4/0-4
Day/Night: 0-5/0-3
HEAD COACH: Scott Downing
Alma Mater: Sterling/’79
Overall/Years: 14-22-1/3rd
At School/Years: 1-18/2nd
vs MSU: 0-1
Home/Road : 0-0/0-1
ABOUT NC: The Bears
Spirit Colors: Blue, gold
Location: Greeley, CO
Enrollment: 12,300
Stadium: Nottingham Field (8,500)
OPPONENT ‘07 SCHEDULE/RESULTS
S1 at Hawaii L 6-63
S8 Chadron State L 0-31
S15 at San Diego L 13-49
S22 *at NAU L 14-34
S29 at Cal Poly L 21-56
O6 *at Idaho State L 14-26
O13 *Weber State L 0-23
O20 *at Montana L 7-52
O27 *Montana State 12:05 pm
N3 *at Eastern Wash. 2:05 pm
N10 *Sacramento State 12:05 pm
N17 *Portland State 12:05 pm
Opening Information
The Bobcats now own three straight wins over Sacramento State, and since the Hornets topped MSU in Reno H. Sales Stadium in 1991 the ‘Cats have won Sac State’s last six straight trips to Bozeman. • Montana State has won eight straight in Bobcat Stadium. • Montana State’s last trip to Greeley for a football game was 1956, a 13-0 Bobcat win. • Rob Ash has never faced a school from Colorado.
Stadium Stuff
Kyle Field’s crowd of 79,000+ became the largest ever to watch a Bobcat football game, and was the largest in front of which Montana State has ever played. • MSU’s 7-3 win over Southern Utah marked the fewest total points scored in a game held in Bobcat Stadium, and the fewest in a Bobcat win since the Cats topped Lewis & Clark 7-6 in 1955. • The top five home-opening crowds in Bobcat Stadium (and MSU) history have come, in ascending order, in the past five seasons, topped by the gold-clad throng of 14,217 that saw MSU whip Dixie State. • Topped by the Southern Utah crowd, the top five attendance figures in MSU history for non-conference opponents have come in the past two-plus seasons. • The Cats have not won in Cheney’s Woodward Stadium since 1990. • MSU’s two-game winning streak at NAU’s Walkup Skydome is its first ever, and the four-game winning streak against the Jacks is also MSU’s longest. • Montana State’s 61-0 win over Dixie State to open the home portion of the 2007 season marked the sixth-highest points total in MSU history, with all those contests at home, and the fifth-highest total in Bobcat Stadium’s current configuration. • Bobcat Stadium has hosted 18 consecutive home crowds of at least 12,000, four straight over 14,000.
Big Sky Bullet Points
• Montana State is 28-12 in Big Sky Conference play in the last five-plus seasons • The Bobcats’ 28 league wins in that span is second-most in the conference • MSU has five straight conference wins, and eight straight overall in Bobcat Stadium • Montana State leads the Big Sky in punt returns
Hello, My Name Is...
Four of the Big Sky’s nine schools have first-year football coaches in ‘07. Rob Ash is 2-0 against his fellow newcomers so far in 2007.
Ash Escort
In order to promote the Montana Hope Project, which aids Treasure State children in need, a Montana State Trooper escorts Rob Ash during the ‘07 season.
400 Over & Under
MSU has held eight of its last nine opponents to less than 400 total yards. Eastern Washington’s 475 yards on Oct. 13 snapped a string of eight straight games MSU had held the opponent below 400 yards, and was the most against the Cats since UC Davis had 496 last September.
Return Remarks
Kory Austin’s 85-yard punt return against Dixie State marked the first time since Nov. 15, 2003, that the Bobcats returned a punt for a touchdown. Austin is 13th in the nation with 13.2 yards per return.
Lots of Wins
Montana State head coach Rob Ash’s 180 career wins is 24th among active coaches.
The No-Return Policy
Corey Smith’s 90-yard return of the Cat-Griz opening kickoff in 2003 was MSU’s last kickoff return for a score. That streak stands at 43 games. The Bobcats have not allowed a punt return for a touchdown in 52 straight games (since Cal Poly, 2003) or a kickoff return in 73 straight contests.
Returning to Returns
Jon Wanago and Rob Pouliot returned picks for TDs vs. Boise St. in ‘88, MSU’s only two-TD game on int. returns before Mike Beach and Chase Gazzero this year.
The Turnover Tale
Since the beginning of the 2005 season, MSU is 10-1 when positive in turnover margin, 4-5 when even in turnovers, and 6-5 when giving up more turnovers than it forces. The ‘Cats are +8 this season.
The End Zones Weren’t Muddy
The 10 points Montana State and Southern Utah combined to score on Oct. 6 marked the fewest total points scored in a game in Bobcat Stadium. In MSU’s last two home games, the teams on hand have combined for just three touchdowns.
Wins and Stuff
MSU posted a winning overall record for the fifth straight season in 2006, and its winning conference record marked the sixth straight year over .500 in league play. The 2006 season also marked the fifth straight year MSU finished among the Big Sky’s top three, and MSU’s eight 2006 wins marked the most by a Bobcat team since the 1984 National Champions.
20 is Terrific
Montana State is 29-6 since the 2000 season when holding the opponent to less than 20 points.
Close Calls
MSU played only three games decided by 14+ points last year, but five of MSU’s seven 2007 tilts have beaten that spread.
Low-Scoring Wins
Since World War II, Montana State has won only four games while scoring less than 10 points. Below is a look...
10/6/07 MSU 7, Southern Utah 3 Bozeman
9/17/55 MSU 7, Lewis & Clark 6 Bozeman
10/14/72 MSU 9, Weber State 3 Ogden
10/7/61 MSU 9, Arkansas State 6 Jonesboro
Protecting the Home Turf
MSU’s top scoring defense efforts during the regular season in Bobcat Stadium...
Avg Year Total Pts Gms
8.6 1992 43 5
9.2 1976 46 5+
9.8 2007 39 4
12.2 1973 61 5
14.0 2003 84 6
+ - Doesn’t include PLAYOFFS: 1976 - 1 gm, 16 pts)
Pick Party
Montana State has intercepted 12 passes in the first six games of 2007, nine from joining the school’s single-season top 10 list in that category. MSU’s single-season high since 1993 is 14, last year.
Born in a Small Town
Seven small-school Bobcats (Class B or C) occupy spots on MSU’s travel roster, including four who played either six-man or eight-man football in high school. ...
Jesse Anderson, Fort Benton (Class B)
Elliott Barnhart, Broadus (Class B)
Kyle Begger, Miles City (Class A)
Brett Irigoin, Lambert (Class C)
Dylan Kinkelaar, Winifred (Class C)
Ty McDonald, Geyser (Class C)
Mike Person, Glendive (Class A)
Josh Peterson, Seeley-Swan (Class B)
Tanner Ripley, Highwood (Class C)
Chris Smith, Laurel (Class A)
Jim Verlanic, Anaconda (Class A)
MSU When Leading After...
1st Qtr: 3-0/2nd Qtr: 3-0/3rd Qtr: 4-0
MSU When Trailing After...
1st Qtr: 2-2/2nd Qtr: 2-2/3rd Qtr: 1-2
ROB ASH, ON...
...the Sac State game: “We thought Sacramento State’s front seven would cause us problems, and it did. They are very talented and physical, and they did some very effective things with their defensive scheme. Offensively they ran the ball effectively in the first half, but I was happy with how we defended the run in the second half. Sac State defended the run well and that caused us problems, but Cory (Carpenter) played very well. I like the tempo he brings to the field. The bottom line is that when the defense keeps the other team out of the end zone you put yourself in good position, and we took advantage of that.”
...MSU’s focus this week: “Offensively, we continue to struggle in the red zone, and we’re working hard to correct that. We’re continually evaluating what we’re doing. Defensively, our concept really focuses on not allowing big plays and then tightening up when the field compresses and the other team enters the red zone. We’ve been successful following that plan this year. I thought Eric Fisher showed great composure to make that first field goal on Saturday. He’s been very dependable on kickoffs and punts this year, and he’ll take over (place) kicking this week.”
...Northern Colorado: “We’re concerned about Northern Colorado’s size, especially up front on offense. Their quarterback is a big kid who is mobile, their tight ends are big, and they are big in the offensive line. They like to line up and run the ball at you, and they’ve had some success doing that. Defensively, they seem to be going more toward a pressure concept, and again they’re having some success with that. Northern Colorado has played teams very close for long periods of most games, and I consider them a dangerous team.”
Current Montana State Depth Chart
Offensive Returners
LEFT TACKLE
53 Peder Jensen*** 6-6 279 Sr&
74 Jeff Miller 6-7 290 Fr&
LEFT GUARD
66 Chris Smith* 6-3 303 Jr&
70 Dominic Sonsini (sawn-SEE-nee) 6-3 293 So&
CENTER
61 Jim Verlanic* (vurr-LANN-ick) 6-0 260 Jr&
76 Jeff Hansen* 6-4 286 So&
RIGHT GUARD
76 Jeff Hansen* 6-4 286 So&
71 Jesse Hoffman 6-4 307 RFr&
RIGHT TACKLE
72 Mike Person 6-5 264 RFr&
62 Neil Boyce* 6-3 314 So&
QUARTERBACK
15 Cory Carpenter** 6-2 210 Sr&
OR 12 Jack Rolovich* (ROE-loe-vitch) 6-2 223 Sr&+
HALFBACK
1 Demetrius Crawford 5-9 185 Jr+
25 Aaron Mason* 5-10 180 So
20 Isaiah Taito** (TIE-toe) 5-11 206 Jr
W RECEIVER
6 Josh Lewis* 5-11 160 Sr&+
19 Jamelle Banks 6-0 169 Fr&
X RECEIVER
9 Deon Toliver* (like oliver) 6-3 185 Jr+
10 Ty Lulay* 6-0 185 Jr&
Z RECEIVER
80 Derek Green* 6-3 178 So&
82 Tyler Bolton 5-10 198 Jr*
TIGHT END
84 Brandon Bostick** 6-4 261 Jr&
95 Elliott Barnhart*** 6-3 227 Sr&
Defense
BANDIT
47 Dane Fletcher* 6-2 229 So&
96 Paul Bartsch* (like arch) 6-2 258 Sr+
TACKLE
99 Aaron Papich*** (PAPP-itch) 6-2 272 Sr&
60 Dylan Kinkelaar* (KINK-uh-lawr) 6-2 256 Jr&
NOSE
97 Chris Kolone (KOE-loe-nay) 6-4 309 Jr+*
90 Brandon Hoffenbacker 6-3 315 Jr
93 Dan Ogden 6-0 265 Fr
END
50 Reyshawn Bobo* (RAY-shawn) 6-1 232 Sr&+
48 Dustin O’Connell 6-2 231 RFr&
SAM
44 Epikopo King*** (epp-ee-KOE-poe) 6-0 214 Sr&
32 Brett Irigoin* (EAR-uh-goyn) 6-0 192 Jr*
MIKE
54 Bobby Daly** 6-1 215 Jr&
34 Jeff Price 6-0 204 So&
WILL
41 Will Claggett*(KLAGG-it) 6-1 226 Sr&+
7 Bryant Matthews* 5-11 224 Sr&+
LEFT CORNER
13 Kory Austin*** 5-11 184 Sr&
OR 2 David Taylor 5-8 175 Jr+
FREE SAFETY
8 Jeff Brown* 6-0 188 Jr&+
4 Ramon Lewis (ruh-MOAN) 6-2 203 Jr+
ROVER
27 Kevin Retoriano* (ruh-tore-ee-AW-no) 5-9 183 So&
3 Jordan Craney 6-0 182 Fr
RIGHT CORNER
24 Michael Beach* 6-0 194 Sr&+
26 Arnold Briggs 5-10 171 RFr&
*-indicates number of letters earned &-player has used redshirt year, +-indicates player is a transfer
PLACEMENTS/KO 49 Eric Fisher
KO/PUNT 39 Eric Fisher
PUNT RETURN 13 Kory Austin
KICK RETURN 6 Josh Lewis/2 David Taylor
LONG SNAPS 65 Tim Garcia SHORT SNAPS 65 Tim Garcia
HOLDER 10 Tyler Lulay
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