2013 Player Bios
-49- www.bgsufalcons.com Meet The Falcons • 2013 Returners Player Bios Jude Adjei-Barimah 1214 Zac Bartman 57 Defensive Back Linebacker 5-10 • 204 5-11 • 208 RS-Junior RS-Freshman Columbus, Ohio Mansfield, Ohio (Northland) (Ontario)
2012: Played in all 13 games, making one start ... finished season with 30 tackles, 2012: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2012 Graduate of Ontario High School ... 1.5 tackles for loss and a forced fumble ... added six pass break-ups and had a coached by Scott Kreger ... team MVP and lifter of the year as a junior and senior team-high four interceptions ... had a season-best five tackles in a win at Ohio ... named team captin his senior year ... second-team All-Ohio as a senior ... aca- ... had two interceptions in a 24-0 win at UMass ... had three tackles versus San demic All-Ohio his senior year ... member of 2010 state-qualifying 4x200 meter Jose State in the Military Bowl. 2011: Played in all 12 games, making one start at relay team his sophomore year. Personal: Full name -- Zachary Clay Bartman ... West Virginia ... had 14 tackles on the season ... had a career-best seven stops at born Aug. 8, 1993 ... son of Keith Bartman and Karen Baker ... has four brothers West Virginia ... had two tackles versus Idaho. 2010: Redshirted. High School: and two sisters ... father played football at Ashland ... currently undecided on a Is a 2010 graduate of Northland High School ... coached by Kevin Toosan ... major. earned first-team All-CCL (Columbus City League) ... recorded 34 tackles, three interceptions and nine pass break-ups as a senior. Personal: Full name -- Jude Adjei-Barimah ... son of Samuel Adjei and Agartha Boateng ... has two brothers ... majoring in sport management. Bryan Baird 99 Defensive Line 6-3 • 235 RS-Sophomore Spring Valley, Ohio (Bellbrook)
2012: Played in 11 games ... finished season with 12 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks and a fumble recovery ... had five tackles versus Florida ... had three tackles versus Rhode Island and Miami ... added two sacks and a fumble recovery versus the RedHawks. 2011: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2011 graduate of Bellbrook High School ... coached by Kevin Basinger ... team captain ... three-year starter ... had six sacks and 13 tackles for loss as a senior ... earned first-team All- SWBL honors. Personal: Full name -- Bryan Christian Baird ... born Oct. 21, 1992 ... son of Tom and Kim Baird ... has one brother and two sisters ... is majoring in exercise science.
2013 BGSU Football Media Guide -50- Meet The Falcons • 2013 returners Alex Bayer 82 Tyler Beck 89 Tight End Tight End 6-4 • 257 6-2 • 257 5-Senior Senior Pickerington, Ohio Wyomissing, Pa. (Pickerington North) (Wilson) **THIRD TEAM ALL-MAC** Bios Player **MACKEY WATCH LIST** Beck Accolades Bayer Accolades • Academic All-MAC Honorable Mention (2011) • Was named to Phil Steele’s All-Freshman Team (fifth-team) (2010) • Academic All-MAC (2012) • Third-Team All-MAC (2012) • 2012 John Mackey Mid-Season Watch List (2012) 2012: Played in all 13 games, making seven starts ... had five catches for 60 yards • John Mackey Preseason Watch List (2013) and added two tackles on special teams on the year ... had a season-long 28 yard reception versus Rhode Island ... had two catches for 23 yards in a win versus 2012: Third-Team All-MAC ... played in 13 games, all starts ... named to John Miami. 2011: Played in all 12 games, making nine starts ... had eight receptions Mackey Mid-Season Watch List ... finished season with 36 receptions for 410 yards for 97 yards and a touchdown on the year ... had a career-high two catches for and three touchdowns ... had five catches for 47 yards versus Rhode Island ... 42 yards versus Idaho ... had two catches for 17 yards versus Toledo ... scored on added five catches for 94 yards and two touchdowns in a win at Akron ... added a five-yard pass versus Ohio ... earned Academic All-MAC Honorable Mention. a career-long 60-yard reception versus the Zips ... had five catches for 48 yards 2010: Played in 11 games ... had two grabs for 14 yards at Tulsa. High School: versus Kent State. 2011: Played in and started all 12 games ... had 20 receptions Is a 2010 graduate of Wilson High School ... coached by Doug Dahms ... team for 242 yards and two touchdowns on the year ... had three receptions for 62 captain ... selected to participate in the Big 33 All-Star Game, a contest featuring yards and a score versus Wyoming ... added a four-yard touchdown catch a week the top players from Pennsylvania and Ohio ... earned first-team All-Pennsylvania later versus Miami ... recorded three receptions for 43 yards versus Kent State. honors by the PA Writers Association, Pennsylvania Football News and Pennsyl- 2010: Played in all 12 games, making four starts ... was named to Phil Steele’s All- vania Sportswriters Quad-A ... named Berks County Player of the Year ... led his Freshman Team (Fifth Team) ... had 22 catches for 298 yards and one touchdown team with 37 receptions.Personal: Full name -- Tyler Richard Beck ... born Sept. on the season ... had a career-best five catches for 77 yards at Temple ... had four 24, 1991 ... son of Jeffrey and Mimi Beck ... has one sister ... currently undecided catches for 38 yards and a score versus Miami ... had three receptions for 88 in a major. yards in the season finale versus Western Michigan ... also served as the team’s holder on extra points and field goals. 2009: Redshirted. High School: A 2009 graduate of Pickerington North High School ... coached by Tom Phillips ... had six school records, including 50 receptions for 625 yards and two touchdowns his senior season, where he earned honorable mention all-state ... also earned first- team All-OCC and first-team all-central district ... Ohio Magazine has him as the 60th ranked recruit and third-best tight end from the state of Ohio ... ranked in the top-75 tight ends in the nation by ESPN.com ... team captain ... also lettered in baseball. Personal: Full name -- Alex Ronald Bayer ... born Nov. 8, 1990 ... son of Ron and Sandy Bayer ... has one brother and one sister ... majoring in human development and family studies.
-51- www.bgsufalcons.com Meet The Falcons • 2013 returners Player Bios J.J. Beggan 7712 Coy Brown III 2812 Offensive Line Linebacker 6-2 • 285 5-11 • 221 RS-Freshman Sophomore Pittsburgh, Pa. Wakarusa. Ind. (Seton LaSalle) (Northwood)
2012: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2012 graduate of Seton LaSalle High School 2012: Played in six games ... had three tackles and one tackle for loss .... had ... coached by Greg Perry ...team captain ... helped lead team to a 20-4 record as a two tackles and a tackle for loss in a 24-0 win at UMass. High School: Is a 2012 junior and senior ... anchored an offensive line that produced a 1,700 yard rusher graduate of Northwood High School ... coached by Scott Hoover ... team captain and an offense that averaged 35.5 points and 325.8 yards of offense per game ... earned first-team all-state and all-area as a senior ... was named to the first-team his senior season ... was named a two-time All-Century conference offensive and All-Indiana Football Coaches Association that same year ... helped lead team to a defensive lineman ... was named All-State (AA) by the Pennsylvania Sports Writers 4A win in the State Sectionals ... was elected to play in the North/South Indiana Association as a senior. Personal: Full name -- John Cina Beggan Jr. ... son of John All-Star game. Personal: Full name -- Coy Eldridge Brown III ... son of Coy and and Heidi Beggan ...... born Jan. 25, 1994 ... currently undecided on a major. Norma Brown ... born Feb. 10, 1994 ... has one brother and one sister ... majoring in health science.
Jacob Bennett 6712 Offensive Line 6-4 • 316 RS-Freshman Lebanon, Ohio (Lebanon)
2012: Redshirt. High School: Is a 2012 graduate of Lebanon High School ... coached by Shawn Lamb ... was named first-team Greater Western Ohio Confer- ence South Division ... earned honorable mention All-Southwest District (Div. I) by the Associated Press. Personal: Full name -- James Jacob Bennett ... son of Jim Bennett and Jenny Stringer ... born Sept. 15, 1993 ... has one brother and one sister ... currently undecided on a major.
2013 BGSU Football Media Guide -52- Meet The Falcons • 2013 returners Ryan Burbrink 17 Spencer Cairo 62 Wide Receiver Offensive Line 5-8 • 188 6-2 • 302 RS-Sophomore RS-Sophomore Shady Side, Mary. Rochester, Mich. (DeMatha Catholic) (Rochester Adams) Player Bios Player
2012: Played in 12 games, making seven starts ... finished the season with 39 re- 2012: Squad member. 2011: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2011 graduate of ceptions for 351 yards ... also served as the team’s primary punt returner, averag- Rochester Adams...coached by Tony Patritto...was elected a football captain his ing 8.9 yards per return ... had a season-best eight catches for 45 yards at Florida senior season...named all-league, all-area, all-county, and all-state...also lettered ... had seven catches for 71 yards at Toledo ... posted five receptions for 49 yards in basketball. Personal: Full name -- Spencer Paul Cairo...son of Dennis and Lea in a win versus Miami ... had a career-best 24-yard punt return versus Idaho ... Cairo...has one brother...born on January 16, 1993 ... majoring in business ad- added a 19 and 21-yard return versus Akron and UMass ... added three catches ministration. for 46 yards versus San Jose State in the Military Bowl. 2011: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2011 Graduate of DeMatha Catholic High School ... team went 10-2 as a senior ... recorded 28 catches for 632 yards a five touchdowns that same sea- son ... earned first-team all-state as a senior ... team captain. Personal: Full name Jairus Campbell -- Ryan Christian Burbrink ... born on Jan. 26, 1993 ... majoring in technology. 9012 Defensive Tackle 6-5 • 296 5-Senior Terrance Bush Pickerington, Ohio 61 (Pickerington North) Defensive Line Campbell’s Accolades 6-2 • 229 • Team Captain (2013) RS-Freshman South Bend, Ind. 2012: Played in three games, making three starts ... had four tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and 0.5 sacks during the regular season before suffering a season-ending (Washington) knee injury ... had two tackles versus Florida ... had one tackle versus Idaho and Toledo. 2011: Played in all 12 games, making five starts ... had 20 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss and a forced fumble on the year ... had three tackles versus Morgan State, Miami and Temple ... forced a fumble in a win at Buffalo ... had a 2012: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2012 graduate of Washington High School tackle for loss at West Virginia. 2010: Played in all 12 games ... had 25 tackles, two ... coached by Antwon Jones ... team captain ... earned all-state honors as a senior tackles for loss and one forced fumble ... had a career-best four tackles at Tulsa and all-conference as a sophomore, junior and senior ... helped lead his team to and in the win over Marshall ... had three tackles and a tackle for loss at Michigan. a runner-up finish in the Indiana 4A state playoffs ... also lettered in basketball. 2009: Redshirted. High School: A 2009 graduate of Pickerington North High Personal: Full name -- Terrance Otha Bush Jr ... son of Terrance and Michele School ... coached by Tom Phillips ... had 63 tackles, a school-record 10 sacks and Bush ... born March 21, 1994 ... has three sisters ... currently undecided on a 16.5 tackles for loss his senior season where he earned all-state honors ... had 51 major. tackles, four sacks and 7.5 tackles for loss his junior season ... Ohio Magazine has him ranked as the 46th ranked recruit from the state of Ohio ... team captain ... also lettered in track. Personal: Full name -- Jairus Isaiah Campbell ... born May 20, 1991 ... son of Paul and Maria Campbell ... father played football at Ohio State under Woody Hayes ... has two brothers ... majoring in exercise science.
-53- www.bgsufalcons.com Meet The Falcons • 2013 returners Player Bios Herve Coby 10 Jared Cohen 8312 Wide Receiver Wide Receiver 5-11 • 177 6-1 • 189 RS-Sophomore RS-Junior Delray Beach, Fla. Cypress, Calif. (American Heritage) (Cypress)
2012: Played in four games ... finished the season with three receptions for 40 2012: Redshirted. Junior College: Spent two seasons at Golden West College ... yards and a touchdown, all coming versus Rhode Island. 2011: Redshirted. High coached by Nick Mitchell ... was named to the All-Southern California Football School: Is a 2011 graduate of American Heritage High School ... coached by Association team after recording 47 catches for 625 yards and 12 touchdowns Doug Socha ... team captain ... team advanced to back-to-back State Champi- as a sophomore. High School: Is a 2009 graduate of Cypress High School ... onship games, winning the title his junior season ... earned first-team All-Palm coached by Ray Fenton ... was a three year starter Personal: Full name -- Jared Beach County ... posted 66 receptions for 1,202 yards and 15 touchdowns in his Kenneth Cohen ... son of Kenneth and Michelle Cohen ... born July 12, 1992 ... junior and senior season combined ... participated in the Broward Bowl, where has one brother ... majoring in liberal arts. he was named the offensive MVP. Personal: Full name -- Herve Junior Coby ... born Apr. 19, 1992 ... has three brothers and four sisters ... majoring in sport management. Kevin Collins 8212 Wide Receiver 6-2 • 198 RS-Freshman New Albany, Ohio (New Albany)
2012: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2012 graduate of New Albany High School ... coached by coach Meuller ... earned first-team all-conference as a senior and was named second-team all-district that same season ... team captain. Personal: Full name -- Kevin Patrick Collins ... son of Kevin and Rebecca Collins ... has one brother and one sister ... born May 24, 1994 ... majoring in sport manage- ment.
2013 BGSU Football Media Guide -54- Meet The Falcons • 2013 returners Zach Colvin 92 Scott Davis 4412 Defensive Line Tight End 6-2 • 286 6-4 • 245 Junior RS-Freshman Shorewood, Ill. Richmond, Va. (Minooka) (Mills E. Godwin) (Fork Union) Player Bios Player
2012: Played in all 13 games, making three starts ... opened the season as a 2012: Redshirted. Prep School: Spent one season at Fork Union Military Acad- defensive end before moving to defensive tackle midway through the year ... emy ... coached by John Shuman. High School: Was a 2010 graduate of Mills finished season with 15 tackles and one tackle for loss ... had two tackles and 0.5 E. Godwin High School ... coached by John Phillips ... team captain ... earned tackles for loss versus Kent State and Buffalo ... added two tackles versus Rhode first-team all-district, All-Metro and All-Region as a defensive end and tight end Island, Toledo, Virginia Tech and Eastern Michigan. 2011: Played in 10 games ... his senior year ... was team’s offensive MVP. Personal: Full name -- Scott Kelly had 11 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and one sack ... had two tackles versus West Davis ... born Aug. 10, 1993 ... son of Kelly and Karen Davis ... has one brother Virginia, Western Michigan and Northern Illinois ... added his first career sack ... undecided on a major. versus the Broncos. High School: Is a 2011 graduate of Minooka High School ... coached by Bert Kooi ... team captain ... was a two-time Rivals All-State Team member ... named to the Illinois Coaches All-State Team ...... two-time Joliet Her- ald News All-Area Team ... is a two-time all-conference first-team member ... let- tered in three sports. Personal: Full name -- Zachary John Colvin ... son of Todd Darion Delaney Colvin and Kim Swanson ... born Jan. 23, 1993 ... has one brother ... gradfather, 59 John Colvin played football at Michigan State and BGSU, while also seeing time in the NFL with the Detroit Lions ...uncle Jeff Colvin also played for the Lions ... Offensive Line majoring in physical education. 6-3 • 277 RS-Junior Dayton, Ohio (Trotwood Madison) Jhalil-Nashid Croley 4512 2012: Played in three games. 2011: Sat out season with an injury. 2010: Red- shirted. High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Trotwood-Madison High School Defensive End ... coached by Maurice Douglass ... team captain ... helped lead his team to the regional finals as a senior ... earned honorable mention All-Ohio honors by the 6-1 • 253 Associated Press ... was also a two-year starter for his basketball team. Personal: RS-Freshman Full name -- Darion James-Calhoun Delany ... born Dec. 10, 1991 ... son of Twana Cincinnati, Ohio Bush ... majoring in sport management. (Princeton)
2012: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2012 graduate of Princeton High School ... coached by Gary Croley ... team captain ... earned second-team All-Ohio, first- team all-conference and first-team all-city as a senior ... was nominated for the Tri-State (Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana) Defensive Player of the Year, finishing with 102 tackles that same season. Personal: Full name -- Jhalil Nashid Croley ... son of Sean and Brenda Croley ... born Dec. 19, 1992 ... has one brother ... currently undecided on a major.
-55- www.bgsufalcons.com Meet The Falcons • 2013 returners Player Bios Diontre Delk 84 Anthony Farinella 9712 Wide Receiver Placekicker 5-9 • 179 6-3 • 195 RS-Sophomore Sophomore Cleveland Heights, Ohio Woodridge, Ill. (Cleveland Heights) (Downers Grove South)
2012: Squad member. 2011: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2011 graduate of 2012: Served as the team’s kick-off specialist ... had 54 kicks for 3,130 yards, an Cleveland Heights High School ... coached by Jeff Rotsky ... team captain ... three- average of 58.0 per kick ... had seven touchbacks, including two versus Miami year starter ... earned first-team all-league honors as a junior and senior ... was and UMass, both BGSU wins. High School: Is a 2012 graduate of Downers Grove named to the Cleveland Plain Dealer/Sun Press All-Area team ... had 51 catches South High School ... coached by John Belskis ... team captain and 4.0 student for 912 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior ... had 40 catches for 850 yards ... was the West Buburban Conference Special Teams Player of the Year ... named and 13 touchdowns his junior season. to the Tom Lemming All-Chicagoland team as a place kicker ... named a Top-12 kicker by chrissailerkicking.com ... had 46 touchbacks as a senior ... was a state champion in wrestling and a state qualifier in the 800-meters. Personal: Full name -- Anthony C. Farinella ... son of Chuck and Sara Farinella ... born Sept. 1, 1993 ... has one sister ... majoring in business. Logan Dietz 5312 Dominic Flewellyn 52 Offensive Line Offensive Line 6-5 • 292 6-3 • 278 RS-Freshman Senior Pittsburgh, Pa. Maple Heights, Ohio (Pittsburgh Central Catholic) (Maple Heights) **THIRD TEAM ALL-MAC** **LOMBARDI WATCH LIST** 2012: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2012 graduate of Pittsburgh Central Catho- Flewellyn Accolades lic ... coached by Terry Totten ... team captain ... earned first-team all-conference • Earned Academic All-MAC Honorable Mention (2011) as a junior and senior ... was third-team 4A all-state as a junior and second-team • Team Captain (2012) (2013) all-state as a senior. Personal: Full name -- Logan Andrew Dietz ... son of Dan and • Third-Team All-MAC (2012) Linda Dietz ... born Apr., 18, 1994 ... has two brothers ... currently undecided • Academic All-MAC (2012) on a major. 2012: Third-Team All-MAC ... team captain ... played in and started all 13 games at guard ... was a part of an offensive line that averaged 153.4 rushing yards per game and a unit that allowed just 15 sacks in 13 contests. 2011: Played in and started all 12 games ... played right guard the entire season ... earned Academic All-MAC Honorable Mention. 2010: Played in 11 games, making eight starts. High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Maple Heights High School ... coached by Todd Filtz ... team captain ... helped lead his team to the state finals ... earned first-team All-Ohio honors by the Associated Press ... selected to participate in the Ohio North-South Classic All-Star Game ... named Cleveland Plain Dealer All-Star. Personal: Full name -- Dominic Lester Flewellyn ... born Nov. 22, 1991 ... son of Lance Flewellyn and Mary Horton ... has one brother ... majoring in accounting.
2013 BGSU Football Media Guide -56- Meet The Falcons • 2013 returners Justin Ford 39 Johnathan Fry 6412 Linebacker Defensive Line 6-1 • 204 6-3 • 266 RS-Junior RS-Junior Grand Rapids, Mich. Huntington, W. Va. (Kenowa Hills)
(Spring Valley) Bios Player
2012: Played in seven games, recording three tackles ... had tackles versus Rhode 2012: Played in two games ... began the year on the offensive line, but moved to Island, Miami and UMass, all BGSU wins. 2011: Saw action versus Morgan State. the defensive line midway through the year. 2011: Played in two games ... saw 2010: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Kenowa Hills High School action versus Morgan State and West Virginia. 2010: Redshirted. High School: Is ... coached by Scott Van Essen ... team captain ... earned All-Michigan Special a 2010 graduate of Spring Valley High School ... coached by Brad Dinguss ... team Mention by the Grand Rapids Press ... earned first-team all-conference (OKBC) captain ... earned first-team All-West Virginia honors by the Associated Press ... honors ... named to the Grand Rapids Press All-Area Dream Team ... selected to selected to participate in the West Virginia North-South All-Star game ... finished participate in the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association All-Star third in the state for Lineman of the Year. Personal: Full name -- Johnathan Rob- game ... ranked as the No. 38 player in the state of Michigan by the Detroit Free ert Fry ... born Mar. 21, 1992 ... son of Bob Fry and Teresa Reyburn ... has one Press. Personal: Full name -- Justin Randall Ford ... born Sept. 19, 1991 ... son sister ... majoring in criminal justice. of Randy and Judy Ford ... has one brother and one sister ... majoring in physical education. Aaron Foster 2312 Chris Gallon 6 Defensive Back Wide Receiver 6-4 • 223 5-10 • 207 RS-Sophomore Senior Orlando, Fla. Bloomfield, Mich. (Dr. Phillips) (West Bloomfield)
2012: Played in all 13 games ... finished the regular season with 16 tackles, 2.5 2012: Played in all 13 games, making 10 starts ... finished the season first on the sacks, 2.5 tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries and six pass break-ups ... had team in catches (54), receiving yards (720) and touchdowns (6) ... established a sacks versus Ohio and Kent State ... added a fumble recovery versus the Golden new BGSU record inside Doyt Perry Stadium with 213 receiving yards versus Kent Flashes ... had a season-high three tackles versus UMass ... had a game-high three State ... added 10 catches and two touchdowns versus Golden Flashes ... had six pass break-ups versus San Jose State in the Military Bowl. 2011: Played in 12 catches for 69 yards in his first career start versus Florida ...added six catches for games, making 10 starts at safety ... had 69 tackles, three pass break-ups and a 89 yards the following week versus Idaho ... had four catches for 43 yards and forced fumble on the year ... had a season-best 10 tackles at West Virginia, forcing two touchdowns versus Rhode Island ... recorded five receptions for 65 yards a fumble in that same game ... had seven tackles versus Toledo ... added eight versus Buffalo ... had seven catches for 73 yards versus San Jose State in the stops versus Northern Illinois. 2010: Played in all 12 games making three starts Military Bowl. 2011: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2011 graduate of Dr. Phillips ... had 25 tackles and a pass breakup ... had a career-best eight tackles in the win High School ... coached by Dale Salapa ... had 67 receptions for 1,010 yards and at Central Michigan ... had four tackles versus Kent State. High School: Is a 2010 17 touchdowns combined as a junior and senior ... team went 14-1 his senior graduate of West Bloomfield High School ... coached by James Thomas ... team season and 25-2 over his last two years ... averaged 16.2 yards a catch as a senior. captain ... led his team in interceptions ... earned all-conference (OOA) honors ... Personal: Full name -- Christopher Darnell Gallon ... son of Williams and Carla was named to the All-Oakland County team ... was named the No. 32 player in the Gallon ... born Mar. 20, 1992 ... has two sisters ... majoring in sport management. state of Michigan by Rivals.com. Personal: Full name -- Aaron Benjamin Foster ... born Dec. 23, 1991 ... son of Darryl and Marva Foster ... has three brothers ... majoring in medical laboratory science.
-57- www.bgsufalcons.com Meet The Falcons • 2013 returners Player Bios Jerry “BooBoo” Gates 2412 Andre Givens 122 Defensive Back Running Back 5-11 • 219 5-9 • 200 Senior RS-Sophomore Middletown, Ohio Youngstown, Ohio (Middletown) (Hubbard) **FIRST TEAM ALL-MAC** **HORNUNG WATCH LIST** 2012: Played in six games ... finished regular season with 20 carries for 134 yards Gates Accolades and one touchdown ... had two carries for 55 yards at Virginia Tech, including • Second-Team All-MAC as a kick returner (2011) a career-long 47 yard rush ... had eight carries for 38 yards versus Rhode Island • Recorded BGSU school record for kickoff return yards (2011) ... had four rushes for 29 yards and one touchdown versus Eastern Michigan. • First-Team All-MAC as a safety (2012) High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Hubbard High School ... coached by Brian • Team Captain (2013) Hoffman ... team was 26-9 in his three varsity years ... ran for 2,358 yards in his • Paul Hornung Preseason Watch List (2013) final two years ... scored 21 touchdowns his senior year in just nine games ... ran for 1,433 yards and 18 scores as a junior ... rated the No. 24 recruit in the state 2012: First-Team All-MAC ... played in and started 12 games ... finished the season of Ohio in 2010 by Rivals.com. Personal: Full name -- Andre Ke’Twan Givens ... with 47 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and son of Jeffery Givens and Latonya Taylor ... born Sept. 27, 1991 ... cousin David two interceptions ... had four tackles and a forced fumble versus Rhode Island ... had a season-high eight tackles and a 37-yard interception return for a touchdown Givens played in the NFL from 2002-06 with the Patriots and Titans ... majoring versus Miami ... had six tackles and an interception versus UMass ... also served as in criminal justice. the team’s primary kick returner, averaging 19.0 yards per return ... had two punt returns for 82 yards, including an 80-yard return for a score versus Rhode Island. 2011: Named Second-Team All-MAC as a kick returner ... played in and started all 12 games ...had 38 returns for 981 yards and a touchdown as a returner ... his returns ranked third at BGSU, while his yardage total is the most in school history ... had an 88-yard touchdown return versus Toledo and set a school record for return yards with 233 versus West Virginia, including a 77-yard return ... also served as the team’s starting Rover, where he was second on the team with 73 tackles ... chipped in with a team-high two interception, 2.0 tackles for loss, one sack, three pass break-ups and a forced fumble ... had 11 tackles versus Wyoming and Western Michigan ... had interceptions versus Morgan State and Buffalo, both BGSU wins. 2010: Played in 12 games making one start ... played at rover and served as the team’s kick re- turner, where he had 14 returns for 341 yards and one touchdown, a 75-yard return versus Kent State ... was named National Kick Returner of the Week by the College Football Performance Award versus Golden Flashes ... added 35 tackles, one tackle for loss, one forced fumble and one interception ... his interception was returned for a 29-yard touchdown in a win over Marshall ... had a career-high eight tackles versus Toledo. High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Middletown High School ... coached by Jason Krause ... team captain ... earned first-team All-Ohio honors by the Associated Press ... was named the All-Area Defensive Player of the Year ... selected to participate in the Ohio North-South Classic All-Star game ... had 2.5 sacks and six interceptions (two returned for touchdowns), while adding 562 return yards (three touchdowns), 14 receiptions for 169 yards (one touchdown) and 17 rushes for 281 yards (four touchdowns) as a senior. Personal: Full name -- Jerry Andrew Gates ... born Apr. 20, 1992 ... son of Angie Gates ... has two brothers ... majoring human development and family studies.
2013 BGSU Football Media Guide -58- Meet The Falcons • 2013 returners Ronnie Goble 9612 Travis Greene 13 Defensive End Running Back 6-2 • 243 5-10 • 181 5-Senior RS-Sophomore Plymouth, Mich. Carol City, Fla. (Plymouth) (Monsignor Edwards Pace) Player Bios Player
Goble Accolades 2012: Played in five games ... had one rush for 10 yards versus Idaho. 2011: • Earned Academic All-MAC Honorable Mention (2011) (2012) Redshirted. High School: Is a 2011 graduate of Monsignor Edward Pace High • Goodworks Team Nominee (2012) (2013) School ... coached by Alvin Slaughter ... team captain ... three-year starter ... had • Team Captain (2012) (2013) 30 receptions for 636 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior ... had three inter- ceptions (one returned for a touchdown) and two kick returns for touchdowns 2012: Team captain ... played in 12 games ... finished regular season with 12 in 2010 ... team advanced to the state quarterfinals, while going undefeated dur- tackles and 1.0 tackles for loss ... had two tackles versus Toledo, Eastern Michigan ing the regular season ... played in the Public versus Private All-Star game. Per- and Ohio ... earned Academic All-MAC Honorable Mention. 2011: Played in all sonal: Full name -- Travis Calton Greene ... son of Calton Howard and Tawana 12 games, making nine starts ... had 20 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss and a fumble Greene ... born June 1, 1992 ... has two brothers and two sisters ... majoring in recovery ... had a career-high three tackles versus Western Michigan and Kent construction management. State ... had his first career sack in a win at Miami ... recovered a fumble in the win at Idaho ... named Academic All-MAC Honorable Mention. 2010: Played in one game before suffering a season-ending injury. 2009: Redshirted. High School: A 2009 graduate of Plymouth High School ... coached by Mike Sawchuk ... had 71 tackles, seven sacks and 17 tackles for loss on the defensive side of the ball and Nick Hager added 19 receptions for 392 yards and 39 pancake blocks on the offensive side 7612 of the ball his senior season ... earned first-team all-conference and first-team all-area his senior season ... team captain ... also lettered in baseball ... National Offensive Line Honor Society member. Personal: Full name -- Ronald William Hayes Goble ... born Dec. 20, 1990 ... son of Ron and Lisa Goble ... father played baseball at East- 6-2 • 307 ern Michigan ... mother played volleyball at Eastern Michigan ... has one brother RS-Junior ... majoring in exercise science. Wapakoneta, Ohio (Wapakoneta)
2012: Played in six games. 2011: Played in two games ... saw action versus Mor- gan State and West Virginia ... was team’s offensive scout MVP versus Idaho. 2010: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Wapakoneta High School ... coached by Doug Zimmer ... earned first-team all-league as a senior ... team captain. Personal: Full name -- Nicholas Earl Hager ... born May 14, 1992 ... son of Jeff and Karen Hager ... majoring in education.
-59- www.bgsufalcons.com Meet The Falcons • 2013 returners Player Bios Greg Hohenstein 4812 Jermal Hosley 8712 Long Snapper Wide Receiver 6-3 • 211 5-8 • 185 RS-Freshman Sophomore Warrenville, Ill. Highland Park, Mich. (Wheaton-Warrenville South) (Highland Park)
2012: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2012 graduate of Wheaton-Warrenville High High School: Is a 2011 graduate of Highland Park High School ... coached by School ... was a two-time state finals long snapper ... played in the 2010 ESPN Rise Cedric Dortch ... team captain ... is the No. 41 recruit in the state of Michigan versus Maine South game as a long snapper ... earned academic all-conference as according to the Detroit Free Press ... had 1,569 all-purpose yards as a senior ... a senior ... converted on 61 of 62 snaps to the punter and 120 of 120 snaps on same season had six special teams touchdowns ... earned first-team All-Metro field goals and extra points in his career ... ranked 17th nationally and fourth in League. Personal: Full name -- Jermal Antjuan Hosley ... son of Jermaine Hosley the midwest according to Rubio Long Snapping. Personal: Full name -- Gregory and Lasanya Brown ... born Mar. 21, 1993 ...currently undecided on a major. William Hohenstein ... son of Eric and Sandy Hohenstein ... mother played vol- leyball and Valpo ... born Dec. 5, 1993 ... has one brother ... currently undecided on a major. Jordan Hopgood 124 Alex Huettel 55 Running Back Offensive Line 5-11 • 220 6-3 • 292 5-Senior RS-Sophomore Cincinnati, Ohio Pickerington, Ohio (Princeton) (Pickerington North)
2012: Played in 10 games ... finished season with nine carries for 74 yards and 2012: Played in and started all 13 games at guard ... was a part of an offensive five catches for for 49 yards ... added a 53-yard touchdown pass versus Eastern line that averaged 153.4 rushing yards per game and a unit that allowed just Michigan ... had 61 rushing yards versus the Eagles. 2011: Played in nine games, 15 sacks in 13 contests. 2011: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2011 graduate of making five starts ... missed the final three contests with a knee injury ... finished Pickerington North High School ... coached by Tom Phillips ... team captain ... the year with 60 carries for 213 yards and four touchdowns ... added seven catch- earned second-team All-Ohio as a senior ... was named special mention all-state es for 53 yards through the air ... had 12 carries for 90 yards and a touchdown as a junior ... earned first team all-conference (OCC) and All-Central District as versus Morgan State ... had 45 yards rushing and a score in the win at Idaho ... a junior and senior ... received the Mack Truck Award from his team as a senior scored a touchdown in the win at Miami. 2010: Played in all 12 games, making ... was named first-team Dispatch All-Metro Team. Personal: Full name -- Alex one start ... had 76 carries for 167 yards and six touchdowns on the ground and Edward Huettel ... son of Mike and Cindy Huettel ... born May 17, 1992 ... has added 10 receptions for 60 yards through the air ... had a career-high 12 carries two brothers and one sister ... currently undecided on a major. for 37 yards versus Western Michigan ... had 25 yards and two touchdowns at Michigan ... scored the game-winning touchdown at Central Michigan with 21 seconds remaining. 2009: Redshirted. High School: A 2009 graduate of Princ- eton High School ... coached by Bill Leach ... had 59 receptions for 805 yards his senior season, where he earned all-league honors and was named his team’s MVP ... had 25 catches for 365 yards as a junior and hauled in 35 passes for 425 yards his sophomore campaign ... ranked among the top 100 wide receiver recruits in the country by espn.com ... team captain ... also lettered in track and volleyball. Personal: Full name -- Jordan Ray Allen Hopgood ... born on Oct. 9, 1990 ... son of Christy Hopgood ... has one brother ... majoring in exercise science.
2013 BGSU Football Media Guide -60- Meet The Falcons • 2013 returners Darrell Hunter II 1 Matt Johnson 11 Defensive Back Quarterback
5-8 • 174 6-0 • 215 Junior RS-Sophomore West Palm Beach, Fla. Harrisburg. Pa. (William T. Dwyer)
(Bishop McDevitt) Bios Player
2012: Played in 12 games, all starts ... finished season with 24 tackles, one inter- ception and one pass break-up ... had a career-best eight tackles at Virginia Tech 2012: Played in eight games ... completed 10-of-28 passes for 119 yards and ... added an intereception versus the Hokies ... had three tackles versus Idaho one touchdown ... added eight rushes for 23 yards ... completed 5-of-17 passes and Toledo ... had four tackles versus San Jose State in the Military Bowl. 2011: for 46 yards versus Virginia Tech ... completed 4-of-7 passes for 51 yards and Played in 10 games, making seven starts ... finished the year with 32 tackles, one a touchdown versus Rhode Island. 2011: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2011 interception and five pass break-ups ... had a career-high seven tackles versus graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School ... coached by Jeff Weachter ... team West Virginia ... had his first career interception at Western Michigan ... had two captain ... will participate in the Pennsylvania Big-33 game ... is the school’s re- tackles and two pass break-ups versus Ohio. High School: Is a 2011 graduate cord holder for single season and career passing yards and touchdowns ... ranks of William T. Dwyer High School ... coached by Jack Daniels ... team captain eighth in Pennsylvania history in passing touchdowns (85) and fifth in passing ... earned first-team All-Palm Beach County and first-team all-league as a senior yards (7,944) ... earned first-team (AAA) All-Pennsylvania by the PA Sportswriters ... had 31 receptions for 600 yards and nine touchdowns in 2010 ... added 43 ... was named to the Patriot News All-Star Team in 2009 and 2010 ... earned Mid- tackles, three interceptions and nine pass breakups that same season ... helped Penn Keystone Conference first-team honors in 2009 and 2010 ... was All-Star his team to a state title as a junior and a state semifinal appearance as a senior. Chesapeake Bowl North Team MVP ... 39-5 record as a starter. Personal: Full Personal: Full name -- Darrell Keith Hunter ... son of Darrell and Erica Hunter name -- Matthew Quinn Johnson ... son of Michael and Andrea Johnson ... born ... born April 13, 1993 ... has one brother and two sisters ... majoring in criminal Sept. 9, 1992 ... has one sister ... is majoring in sport management. justice.
Heath Jackson 85 Wide Receiver 5-11 • 187 RS-Junior Ada, Ohio (Ada)
2012: Played in one game ... recorded three cayches for 32 yards versus Virginia Tech ... suffered a season-ending injury early in the year. 2011: Played in five games ...had two kick returns for 14 yards. 2010: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Ada High School ... coached by Mike Fell ... team captain ... helped lead his team to a Regional semifinal appearance ... selected to participate in the Ohio North-South Classic All-Star game ... earned first-team All-Ohio hon- ors by the Associated Press ... caught 116 passes as a senior, a new record for the state of Ohio ... was named the National Ohio Red Zone Player of the Year ... was a finalist for Ohio’s “Mr. Football”. Personal: Full name -- Heath Eugene Jackson ... born Mar. 5, 1991 ... son of Argent and Michele Jackson ... has one brother and one sister ... majoring in human development and family studies.
-61- www.bgsufalcons.com Meet The Falcons • 2013 returners Player Bios Shaun Joplin 9 Evan Karchner 3812 Wide Receiver Linebacker 6-2 • 209 5-9 • 228 5-Senior RS-Freshman Sylvania, Ohio Maumee, Ohio (Southview) (Maumee)
2012: Played in all 13 games, starting 12 ... finished the season with 40 recep- 2012: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2012 graduate of Maumee High School ... tions for 639 yards and 4 touchdowns ... had seven receptions for 117 yards in a coached by John Boles ... started 43 games in his career, recording 426 tackles, win against Idaho ... added five more receptions for 61 yards at Toledo ... record- two interceptions and 16 forced fumbles ... earned all-state honors as a junior ed three receptions for 71 yards in a win against Rhode Island ... caught a touch- and senior ... team captain ... also lettered in swimming and baseball. Personal: down in back-to-back weeks at Massachussetts and agaist Eastern Michigan ... had Full name -- Evan Martin Karchner ... son of Mark and Kim Karchner ... has one five receptions for 74 yards and a touchdown against Kent State ... followed that brother and one sister ... born April 19, 1994 ... majoring in secondary education. up by recording three receptions for 77 yards in a win versus Buffalo ... recorded a touchdown in four of the team’s final five games. 2011: Played in all 12 games ... finished the year with 21 catches for 292 yards and one touchdown ... had two catches for 37 yards and the game-winning touchdown versus Temple ... had a season-high four catches for 33 yards versus Wyoming ... had three catches for 61 David “Chief ” Kekuewa yards in a win at Buffalo. 2010: Played in two games ... caught one pass for 11 6512 yards versus Kent State. 2009: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2009 graduate of Sylvania Southview High School ... earned first-team all-state honors as a senior, Offensive Line leading his team to a 15-0 record and a state title ... earned all-state honors in the high jump while competing for the track and field team ... team captain ... 6-2 • 311 coached by Jim Mayze. Personal: Full name -- Shaun Christopher Joplin ... born June 25, 1991 ... son of Stanley and LaDonna Joplin ... has one brother ... his Senior father was the head men’s basketball coach at Toledo for 12 years (1996-2008) ... Keaau, Haw. majoring in liberal studies. (Kemehameha) (Arizona Western) **RIMINGTON WATCH LIST**
Kekuewa Accolades Team Captain (2013) Rimington Award Watch List (2013)
2012: Played in and started all 13 games at center ... was a part of an offensive line that averaged 153.4 rushing yards per game and a unit that allowed just 15 sacks in 13 contests. Junior College: Spent two seasons at Arizona Western Junior College ... coached by Tom Minnick ... team captain ... led the Matadors to an 11-1 record, including an appearance in the National Junior College Athletic Association Football Championship game ... was part of an offensive line that finished the year sixth in rushing offense and was part of an offense that aver- aged 50.2 points per game ... earned first-team All-Arizona Community College Athletic Conference, first-team All-Western States Football League and first-team All-National Junior College Athletic Association. High School: Graduated from Kamehameha High School in 2009 ... coached by Ulima Afoa ... team captain. Personal: Full name -- David Wayne Keliikuewa Kekuewa ... son of Bruce and Lisanne Kekuewa ... born Dec. 2, 1992 ... has three sisters ... majoring in envi- ronmental studies.
2013 BGSU Football Media Guide -62- Meet The Falcons • 2013 returners James Knapke 123 Izaah Lunsford 5012 Quarterback Defensive Line 6-2 • 216 6-3 • 268 RS-Freshman RS-Freshman Fort Wayne, Ind. Cincinnati, Ohio
(Bishop Luers) (Shroder Paideia) Bios Player
2012: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2012 graduate of Bishop Luers High 2012: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2012 graduate of Shroder Paideia Academy School ... coached by Matt Lindsay ... team captain ... was a three-year starter ... coached by Gerald Warmack ... team captain ... was a three-year starter ... and first quarterback in the state of Indiana to win three state championships earned all-league honors as a junior and senior ... also lettered in basketball and ... earned All-State honors as a senior and was a two-time MVP and first-team track ... was named first-team all-league in track ... owns the school record in all-conference member ... owns the school and conference passing records with the shot put. Personal: Full name -- Izaah Dwayne Lunsford ... son of Sean and 5,983 passing yards and 76 touchdown passes. Personal: Full name -- James Tabitha Lunsford ... born Oct. 21, 1993 ... has four brothers and three sisters ... Bernard Knapke III ... son of Jim and Roselyn Knapke ... born Sept. 20, 1993 ... majoring in sports medicine. has three brothers and two sisters ... currently undecided on a major. D.J. Lynch 7 Tim Love 58 Linebacker Linebacker 5-11 • 244 RS-Junior 6-0 • 205 Pontiac, Mich. RS-Junior (Avondale) Maple Heights, Ohio (Maple Heights) 2012: Played in all 13 games and started in a win against Miami ... recorded 63 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, two sacks and recovered a fumble ... had six tackles 2012: Squad member. 2011: Squad member. 2010: Redshirted. High School: Is in a win against Idaho ... recorded three tackles and a fumble recovery at Toledo a 2010 graduate of Maple Heights High School ... coached by Todd Filtz ... team ... had four tackles and a sack in a win at Akron ... added eight tackles the fol- advanced to the state championship game as a senior ... team captain ... also let- lowing week in a win against Miami ... had ten tackles and 2.0 tackles for loss tered in baseball. Personal: Full name -- Timothy Love Jr. ... born Feb. 29, 1992 in a win at Massachusetts ... recorded four tackles and a sack in a win at Ohio ... son of Timothy Love and Tracye Knuckles ... has one brother and two sisters ...... had seven tackles and one tackle for loss against Kent State ... had six tackles majoring in sport management. in a win versus Buffalo ... had four tackles versus San Jose State in the Military Bowl. 2011: Played in all 12 games, making two starts ... finished the year with 43 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss and three sacks ... recorded 30 tackles in the final five games of the season ... had a season-high nine tackles versus Ohio ... had eight stops in a win over Temple ... posted sacks versus Idaho, Miami and Ohio. 2010: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Avondale High School ... coached by Steven Deutsh ... team captain ... earned All-Michigan Honorable Mention by the Detroit News ... named to the All-Oakland County Dream Team ... earned first-team All-Area ... ranked as the No. 29 player in the state of Michigan by Rivals.com. Personal: Full name -- Darryl Lee Lynch Jr. ... born Sept. 5, 1992 ... son of Darryl and Teresa Lynch ... has one sister ... majoring in human develop- ment and family studies.
-63- www.bgsufalcons.com Meet The Falcons • 2013 returners Player Bios Alphonso Mack 2612 Gabe Martin 11 Defensive Back Linebacker 6-0 • 170 6-1 • 229 RS-Freshman RS-Sophomore South Bend, Ind. Grand Blanc, Mich. (Washington) (Grand Blanc) **FIRST TEAM ALL-MAC** **LOMBARDI WATCH LIST** 2012: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2012 graduate of Washington High School Martin Accolades ... coached by Antwon Jones ... team captain ... earned first-team all-state as a • Earned Academic All-MAC Honorable Mention (2011) senior and all-state honorable mention as a junior ... helped lead his team to a • First-Team All-MAC (2012) runner-up finish in the Indiana 4A state playoffs ... also lettered in basketball. • Academic All-MAC (2012) Personal: Full name -- Alfonso Lamar Mack ... born Feb. 25, 1994 ... has one • Team Captain (2013) brother and one sister ...currently undecided on a major. 2012: First-Team All-MAC ... Played in all 13 games, starting in nine of them ... recorded a team-high 70 tackles and added 8.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, forced two fumbles and had one interception ... had three tackles and 1.5 sacks in a win against Idaho ... recorded six tackles at Toledo ... had three tackles, a QB hurry and a pass breakup at Virginia Tech ... added nine tackles and 2.0 tackles for loss in a win against Rhode Island ... had seven tackles and a QB hurry in a win at Akron ... recorded 6 tackles, one tackle for loss, forced a fumble and assisted on a sack in a win against Miami ... had seven tackles and one tackle for a loss in a win at Massachusetts ,,, recorded seven tackles, 2.5 sacks, forced a fumble that was recovered for a touchdown and intercepted a pass in a win against Eastern Michigan ... had ten tackles in a win at Ohio ... earned Academic All-MAC. 2011: Played in 11 games ... finished the year with 25 tackles and one sack ... had four tackles and his first career sack in a win at Miami ... had three tackles, a quar- terback hurry and a pass break-up versus Northern Illinois ... earned Academic All-MAC Honorable Mention. 2010: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Grand Blanc High School ... coached by Joe Delaney ... team captain ... ranked as the No. 35 player in the state of Michigan by Rivals.com ... earned first-team all-conference (GLAA) honors ... earned first-team all-area honors.Personal: Full name -- Gabriel Lee Martin ... born June 5, 1992 ... son of Gabriel and Rosalind Martin ... has two sisters ... majoring in business administration.
2013 BGSU Football Media Guide -64- Meet The Falcons • 2013 returners Jamel Martin 37 DeVon McKoy 12 Running Back Defensive Back 5-10 • 195 5-10 • 179 RS-Junior RS-Junior Bolingbrook, Ill. Columbus, Ohio
(Bolingbrook) (Reynoldsburg) Bios Player
2012: Played in seven games ... carried the ball 39 times and rushed for 205 yards McKoy Accolades on the season ... rushed for 79 yards on 11 carries in a win at Akron. 2011: Played • Earned Academic All-MAC Honorable Mention (2011) (2012) in 10 games, making one start ... finished the year with 78 carries for 280 yards and three touchdowns ... made his first career start at West Virginia, running for 2012: Played in 11 games and started in a win against Buffalo ... recorded 19 111 yards on 23 carries, both season-highs ... had 18 carries for 50 yards versus tackles, one tackle for loss and had three pass breakups ... had four tackles and Kent State ... recorded 44 yards on 14 carries and a score in a win at Buffalo ... a tackle for loss in a win at Akron ... recorded three tackles in a win at Massachu- also scored touchdowns versus Morgan State and Western Michigan. 2010: Red- setts ... had three tackles and a pass break up in wins at Ohio and versus Buffalo shirted. High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Bolingbrook High School ... coached ... earned Academic All-MAC Honorable Mention. 2011: Played in eight games, by John Ivlow ... team captain ... earned honorable mention All-Illinois as a senior making seven starts ... finished the year 34 tackles and four pass break-ups ... had by the Chicago Tribune ... ran for 1,400 yards, earning first-team all-conference a season-high eight tackles versus Miami and Western Michigan ... had two pass (Southwest Suburban) his senior year. Personal: Full name -- Jamel Austin Martin break-ups versus West Virginia ... had seven tackles in a win versus Temple ...... born Feb. 14, 1992 ... son of Bruce and Sandra Martin ... has two sisters ... earned Academic All-MAC Honorable Mention. 2010: Redshirted. High School: majoring in sport management. Is a 2010 graduate of Reynoldsburg High School ... coached by Steve Evans ... team captain ... earned All-Ohio Capital Conference (OCC) honors ... recorded 75 tackles, three interceptions and eight pass break-ups in 2009. Personal: Full name -- DeVon Akwasi McKoy ... son of Darrlye McKoy and Linda Andrew ... born Oct. 6, 1991 ... has two brothers and two sisters ... majoring in communications.
Mike Minns 5412 Defensive Line 5-10 • 293 Sophomore West Palm Beach, Fla. (Dwyer)
2012: Played in three games ... recorded two tackles in a win against Rhode Island. High School: Is a 2012 graduate of Dwyer High School ... coached by Jack Daniels ... team captain ... earned first-team all-state and all-county as a senior, his only season as a starter ... that same season he recorded nine sacks, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries ... played in the Nike South Florida versus Dade County All-Star Game. Personal: Full name -- Mike Minns II ... son of Michael and Pearl Minns ... born March 3, 1994 ... currently undecided on a major.
-65- www.bgsufalcons.com Meet The Falcons • 2013 returners Player Bios Kendall Montgomery 88 Ted Ouellet 93 Defensive Line Defensive Line 6-5 • 262 6-3 • 284 RS-Junior 5-Senior Miami, Fla. Sherborn, Mass. (Monsignor Edwards Pace) (Dover-Sherborn) **THIRD TEAM ALL-MAC**
2012: Played in 11 games while starting in wins against Miami and Buffalo ... Ouellet Accolades played tight end and defensive end over the course of the season ... recorded one • Third-Team All-MAC (2012) sack in a win at Akron. 2011: Played in 11 games, making four starts ... caught just one pass on the season, but it was good enough for a touchdown in a win at 2012: Third-Team All-MAC ... played in all 13 games while starting in 10 ... re- Miami ... started games versus Idaho, Kent State, Northern Illinois and Buffalo. corded 35 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks ... had four tackles, 1.5 tackles 2010: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Monsignor Pace High for loss and one sack at Florida ... had three tackles in back-to-back weeks against School ... coached by Alvin Slaughter ... participated in the U.S. versus World All- Idaho and at Toledo ... recorded two tackles and a sack at Virginia Tech ... had Star game ... ranked as the No. 31 tight end in the country according to Rivals. four tackles and a tackle for loss in a win versus Rhode Island ... added five more com. Personal: Full name -- Kendall Odell Montgomery ... born July 27, 1992 ... tackles and a sack in a win at Akron ... recoded four tackles in a win at Ohio ... son of Sheldon Montgomery ... has three brothers ... majoring in liberal studies. had five tackles and 1.5 TFL versus San Jose State in the Military Bowl. 2011: Played in nine games, making six starts ... finished the year with 20 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble ... had three tackles and a forced fumble in a win at Idaho ... had at least two tackles in eight of nine games ... had three tackles ver- sus Northern Illinois and Ohio. 2010: Played in three games making one tackle Victor Osborne versus Western Michigan. 2009: Redshirted. High School: A 2009 graduate of 34 Dover-Sherborn High School ... coached by Jim Girard ... was a two-time all- league member ... was a member of the Metro West Super Team his senior season Defensive Back ... was the All-Division III TVL Lineman of the Year his senior campaign ... ranked as the No. 26 recruit in the state of Massachusetts ... team captain ... also lettered 5-10 • 182 in basketball, where he was the team captain. Personal: Full name -- Edward RS-Junior Ted Ouellet ... born April 9, 1991 ... son of Tom and Maryann Ouellet ... has one West Palm Beach, Fla. brother and two sisters ... majoring in exercise science. (Suncoast Community High)
2012: Played in 12 games ... recorded 14 tackles ... had multiple tackles in five games ... had three tackles in a win against Eastern Michigan. 2011: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Suncoast Community High ... coached by Gerald Allan Williams ... ran for 430 yards and three touchdowns and added 68 tackles and two pass break-ups as a senior ... was part of the 4x100 state track team that finished sixth. Personal: Full name -- Victor “Vic” Osborne ... born March 1, 1992 ... has one brother and two sisters ... majoring in journalism.
2013 BGSU Football Media Guide -66- Meet The Falcons • 2013 returners Josh Pettus 2212 Chris Pohlman 42 Defensive Back Tight End/Fullback 5-9 • 197 6-1 • 257 Senior Junior Detroit, Mich. Delphos, Ohio (Southwestern) (Delphos St. John’s) Player Bios Player
2012: Played in 11 games, recording 31 tackles ... had a career high 11 tackles Pohlman Accolades in a win over Ohio ... recorded 1.5 tackles for loss ... forced two fumbles, • Academic All-MAC Honorable Mention (2012) recovered one, and also had an interception, which was featured on ScortsCen- ter’s Top-10 plays of the night ... had three tackles versus San Jose State in 2012: Played in all 13 games...aided a rushing attack that averaged 153.4 yards the Military Bowl. Junior College: Was a two-year starter at the College of per game, and allowed just 15 sacks in 13 contests ... earned Academic All-MAC DuPage ... coached by Gary Thomas ... team captain ... as a sophomore was an Honorable Mention 2011: Played in eight games. High School: Is a 2011 gradu- All-American Nominee, while earning first-team all-conference and first-team ate of Delphos St. Johns...coached by Todd Schulte. Personal: Full name -- Chris- all-region honors ... led his team with five interceptions and was second with topher Paul Pohlman...son of Paul and Donna Pohlman...has one brother and 72 tackles that same season ... won his team’s Most Inspirational Award ... two sisters...born April 26, 1993...plans to major in engineering technologies. team MVP ... helped his team win the Graphic Edge Bowl as a freshman. High School: Was a 2009 graduate of Southwestern High School ... coached by Michael Dennis ... three year starter at wide receiver and cornerback ... was his team’s track MVP as a senior and was part of a 4x100 relay team as a freshman, sophomore and junior. Personal: Full name -- Joshua Anthony Pettus ... has one brother and one sister ... born June 19, 1990 ... has one child (Amari) ... major- Clay Rolf ing in communications. 75 Offensive Line 6-6 • 285 Christian Piazza RS-Junior 74 Pemberville, Ohio Offensive Line (Eastwood) 6-7 • 296 RS-Sophomore 2012: Played in three games. 2011: Played in five games ... had one catch for 23 yards versus Morgan State. 2010: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Ann Arbor, Mich. Eastwood High School ... coached by Jerry Rutherford ... team captain ... helped (Huron) lead his team to a second round playoff apperance ... earned first-team all-league honors as a sophomore, junior and senior. Personal: Full name -- Clayton Paul Rolf ... born May 21, 1991 ... son of Chip and Debbie Rolf ... has two sisters ... 2012: Played in two games. 2011: Redshirted. Prep School: Played one season grandfather, Paul, who played at BGSU from 1964-65, was coached by Doyt Perry at Fork Union Military Academy ... coached by John Shuman ... ranked as the and Bob Gibson ... majoring in middle childhood education. No. 36 prep player in the country by Rivals.com. High School: Graduated from Huron High School ... coached by Cory Gildersleeve ... team captain ... earned first-team all-city, all-county and All-SEC as an offensive tackle his senior year ... was named All-SEC Academic Team as a senior. Personal: Full name -- James Christian Piazza ... son of James and Julie Piazza ... born Nov. 20, 1991 ... has two brothers ... majoring in marketing.
-67- www.bgsufalcons.com Meet The Falcons • 2013 returners Player Bios Taylor Royster 51 Matt Schilz 127 Defensive Line Quarterback 5-9 • 257 6-2 • 209 RS-Sophomore 5-Senior Lima, Ohio Arcadia, Calif. (Lima Central Catholic) (Maranatha)
2012: Played in nine games...recorded two tackles at Virginia Tech...had one Schilz Accolades quarterback hurry vs. Miami ... had one tackle versus San Jose State in the Mili- • Team Captain (2012) tary Bowl. 2011: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2011 graduate of Lima Central • Manning Award Watch List member (2011) Catholic ... coached by Jerry Cooper ... team went 12-2 as a senior ... team cap- • 28 TDs in 2011 were second-most in BGSU history. tain. Personal: Full name -- Taylor Javon Royster ... son of David and Jennifer Crim ... has four brothers and one sister ... born Feb. 27, 1993 ... majoring in 2012: Team captain ... started all 13 games, throwing for 2,585 yards ... threw business education. 14 touchdowns ... had a season-high 355 yards versus Kent State ... completed a season-high 24 passes on three different occasions (at Florida, versus Idaho, at Toledo) ... also rushed for a touchdown in a win vs. Buffalo ... threw for 200- James Sanford plus yards in seven different contests. 2011: Was named to the Manning Watch 3512 List early in the 2011 season ... played in and started all 12 games ... completed 245-of-412 passes for 3,024 yards and 28 touchdowns ... yardage total was sixth- Defensive Back highest in BGSU history ... 28 touchdowns were second-most at BGSU ... threw at least one touchdown in all 12 games ... threw for a career-high 437 yards 6-1 • 186 and four touchdowns versus Wyoming ... threw five touchdown passes in a win over Morgan State, totaling 258 yards ... completed 29-of-49 passes for 400 yards RS-Freshman versus Kent State ... passed for 236 yards and four touchdowns in a win at Buf- Xenia, Ohio falo ... completed 19-of-24 passes for 183 yards and three touchdowns in a win (Xenia) at Miami. 2010: Played in and started 10 games ... missed two games due to a shoulder injury ... completed 229-of-377 passes (60.7 percent) for 2,223 yards and eight touchdowns ... added three rushing scores ... threw for a career-high 287 yards and a touchdown in a near come-from-behind win at Temple ... threw 2012: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2012 graduate of Xenia High School ... for 200 yards and added a fourth quarter comeback to his resume in a 17-14 win coached by Bob DeLong ... team captain ... earned first-team all-conference hon- at Central Michigan ... had two touchdowns and 277 yards at Ohio ... finished ors in his junior and senior season ... was selected to play in the Ohio North/ 2010 with a 282 yard performance versus Western Michigan. 2009: Redshirted. South All-Star game. Personal: Full name -- James Russell Sanford III ... lived with High School: A 2009 graduate of Maranatha High School ... coached by Joel Mur- his grandfather Kenneth and grandmother Joyelyn ... born April 16, 1994 ... has phy ... threw for 3,200 yards and 31 touchdowns his senior season, helping his one brother ... currently undecided on a major. team to an 11-2 record and a semifinal playoff appearance ... was named 2008-09 ALL-CIF Southern Section Quarterback, first-team all-league and offensive team MVP ... ranked as the fifth-highest quarterback recruit going to a non-BCS school ... ranked as a top-100 player in the state of California ... team captain ... also lettered in soccer. Personal: Full name -- Matthew David Schilz ... born Sept. 20, 1991 ... son of Jerry and Staci Schilz ... has one brother and one sister ... majoring in sport management.
2013 BGSU Football Media Guide -68- Meet The Falcons • 2013 returners Brian Schmiedebusch 95 Ben Steward 7212 Punter Offensive Line 6-3 • 226 6-5 • 289 5-Senior RS-Freshman Ottawa, Ohio Holt, Mich. (Ottawa-Glandorf) (Holt) (Findlay) Bios Player
Schmiedebusch Accolades 2012: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2012 graduate of Holt High School ... • First-Team All-MAC (2011) coached by Al Slammer ... team captain ... as a senior he was named to the • Ray Guy Award Semi-Finalist (2011) Detroit Free Press Dream Team and the Lansing State Journal Dream Team ... • His 2011 punt average of 45.3 ranks second in school history earned first-team all-state and first-team All-CAAC Blue recognition ... three year • Second-Team All-MAC (2012) starter that blocked for three 1,000-yard rushers ... was nominated to play in the Michigan High School Coaches Association All-Star Game ... was named to the 2012: Second-Team All-MAC ... played in all 13 games, punting the ball 72 times Mid-Michigan Sports Journal Dream Team. Personal: Full name -- Walter Benja- for 2,941 yards ... averaged 40.8 yards per punt ... had 18 punts travel 50-plus min Steward ... son of Walt and Barb Steward ... born Nov. 23, 1993 ... currently yards, while 24 punts were downed inside the 20 ... also ran the ball one time undecided on a major. for eight yards on a fake punt at Florida, gaining a first down. 2011: First-Team All-MAC ... named a semi-finalist for the Ray Guy Award, given to the nation’s top punter ... played in all 12 games ... was fifth in the country with a 45.3 yard per punt average ... added 19 kicks of over 50 yards and 18 were downed inside the opponent’s 20 ... had three punts over 70 yards, including an 81, 73 and 76 yard Brian Sutton 3 punt versus Idaho, Northern Illinois and Buffalo ... averaged 55.8 yards per punt in his first game as a Falcon versus Idaho ... two weeks later he averaged 58.7 versus Wyoming ... had at least one 50-yard punt in 10 of 12 games, and downed Defensive Back one punt inside the opponent’s 20 in 11 of 12 contests. at Findlay: Spent one 6-0 • 190 season at Findlay ... averaged 41.2 yards per punt ... earned first-team All-GLIAC ... named second-team All-American. High School: Is a 2009 graduate of Ottawa- Junior Glandorf High School ... coached by Ken Schriner ... team went 35-13 in his Fishers, Ind. four years ... was named to the Lima News Dream Team his senior year earned (Fishers) first-team all-state in 2009 ... that same season earned first-team All-WBL as a linebacker ... also lettered in basketball, where he team won the Division III State Championship in 2008. Personal: Full name -- Brian Steven Schmiedebusch ... born July 15, 1990 ... son of Steven and Teresa Schmiedebusch ... has one brother 2012: Played in all 13 games, recording 23 tackles ... had 1.5 tackles for loss and and one sister ... grandfather played at Michigan State (linebacker) ... majoring 1.0 sacks on the season ... had four tackles during three different contests ... in liberal studies. also blocked a crucial punt at Ohio, while returning a different blocked punt in that game for eight yards. 2011: Played in 11 games, making eight tackles ... had three tackles versus Morgan State and Western Michigan. High School: Is a 2011 graduate of Fishers High School ... coached by Rik Wimmer ... team captain ... three-year starter ... team won the Indiana State Championship his senior season ... earned first-team all-state, all-league and all-metro honors in 2010 ... named to Indiana’s Super-50 team ... had 60 tackles, 12 pass breakups, two interceptions and blocked four kicks as a senior. Personal: Full name -- Brian Carey Sutton ... son of Dion Sutton and Natissa Woodard ... born Oct. 21, 1992 ... has three brothers ... majoring in business administration.
-69- www.bgsufalcons.com Meet The Falcons • 2013 returners Player Bios Paul Swan 33 Tyler Tate 98 Linebacker Placekicker 6-0 • 236 5-11 • 173 5-Senior RS-Sophomore Nashotah, Wisc. Carroll, Ohio (Oconomowoc) (Bloom-Carroll)
Swan Accolades Tate Accolades • Team Captain (2012) & (2013) • Academic All-MAC (2012)
2012: Team captain ... started all 13 games ... recorded 65 tackles, third-most on 2012: Played in nine games, converting 7-of-10 field goals on the season ... had the team ... had 6.5 tackles for loss and 1.0 sacks ... recorded a season-high nine a season-long of 42 yard make at Massachusetts ... made both field goal attempts tackles in a win over Idaho ... also forced a fumble in the Idaho game ... had two versus San Jose State in the Military Bowl ... earned Academic All-MAC. 2011: quarterback hurries ... had five tackles versus San Jose State in the Military Bowl. Redshirted. High School: Is a 2011 graduate of Bloom-Carroll High School ... 2011: Played in 12 games, making 11 starts ... finished with 63 tackles, one sack coached by Dave Everson ... team captain ... earned All-Ohio Special Mention ... and one pass breakup on the season ... had a career-best 11 tackles versus Toledo earned first-team All-Central District ... was an Ernie Godfrey Hall of Fame Award ... added 10 tackles versus Wyoming and Temple ... had his first career sack versus winner ... was named to the All-Fairfield County first-team ... connected on 6-of-9 the Owls. 2010: Played in all 12 games ... recorded 28 tackles and 2.5 tackles field goals (long of 50 yards) and 32-of-33 extra points ... recorded touchbacks for loss ... had a career-high seven tackles at Troy ... had four tackles versus Buf- on 85 percent of his kickoffs ... also saw time at wide receiver (48 receptions falo ... had four tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss at Ohio. 2009: Redshirted. High for 515 yards and five touchdowns) and defensive back (67 tackles and 11 pass School: A 2009 graduate of Oconomowoc High School ... coached by Jim Shea breakups). Personal: Full name -- Tyler Paul Tate ... son of Steven and Christine ... recorded 113 tackles his senior season, adding 12 sacks and 50 tackles for loss Tate ... born Dec. 30, 1992 ... has one sister ... uncle Trent Tate played at BGSU ... was named all-state, all-region, all-area, and all-conference as a linebacker ... from 1981-84 ... majoring in exercise science. team’s defensive MVP as a senior ... had 148 tackles as a junior to go with five sacks and 22 tackles for loss ... first team all-conference linebacker and second team all-conference running back as a junior ... named to the all-area team and team’s defensive MVP as a junior ... conference champion in the 400 relay and runner-up in the 800 relay. Personal: Full name -- Paul William Swan ... born Bryan Thomas Aug. 23, 1990 ... son of Scott and Maribeth Swan ... has one brother ... majoring 43 in athletic training. Defensive Line 6-2 • 251 RS-Junior Washington, Pa. (Washington)
2012: Played in all 13 games, making 10 starts ... recorded 33 tackles, while sacking the quarterback 3.5 times ... added eight tackles for loss ... had two quar- terback hurries ... had a season-best performance of five tackles and 2.0 sacks in a win over Ohio. 2011: Played in three games, recording two tackles ... suffered a season-ending knee injury in week three of the season. 2010: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Washington High School ... coached by Mike Bos- nic ... team captain ... earned first-team All-Pennsylvania by the Associated Press ... named Elite-11 runner-up Athlete of the Year ... had 17 sacks his senior year ... was the team captain of his basketball team and was a member of the track team where he ran in the 200, 400 and 4x100 meter relay team. Personal: Full name -- Bryan Jamar Thomas ... born Nov. 17, 1991 ... son of John Thomas and Stacey Booker ... has three brothers ... majoring in business administration.
2013 BGSU Football Media Guide -70- Meet The Falcons • 2013 returners Cameron Truss 8 Charlie Walker 46 Defensive Back Defensive Line 5-10 • 183 6-2 • 245 5-Senior RS-Junior Warren, Ohio Sterling Heights, Mich. (LaBrae) (Stevenson) ** THIRD TEAM ALL-MAC** Bios Player
Truss Accolades 2012: Played in and started 13 games ... recorded 34 tackles ... had six tackles for • Third-Team All-MAC (2012) loss and 2.5 sacks ... recorded three quarterback hurries and two pass breakups ... had a season-high six tackles and a TFL in a win at Ohio ... had five tackles 2012: Third-Team All-MAC ... started all 13 games ... was fourth on the team with at Virginia Tech ... had two tackles and a sack in a win over Buffalo ... had five 63 tackles ... had one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and four pass break- tackles, a sack and a forced fumble versus San Jose State in the Military Bowl. ups on the season ... had a season-high 10 tackles in a win at Akron ... added 10 2011: Played in 12 games making one start ... finished the year with 27 tackles, tackles at Toledo ... had seven tackles and a forced fumble at Ohio. 2011: Played four tackles for loss and a fumble recovery on the season ... had a season-high six in and started 10 games ... recorded 52 tackles, one interception and one forced tackles, a tackle for loss and fumble recovery versus Kent State ... had five tackles fumble on the year ... had a season-high 10 tackles versus Ohio ... added a forced versus Toledo ... had four tackles and two quarterback hurries in a win at Buffalo. fumble versus the Bobcats ... had two tackles and an interception versus Idaho ... 2010: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Stevenson High School ... led the team with eight pass breakups, including three versus the Vandals. 2010: coached by Rick Bye ... team captain ... earned All-Michigan Honorable Mention Played in nine games, making seven starts ... finished the year with 49 tackles, 2.0 by the Associated Press ... ranked as the No. 44 player in the state of Michigan by tackles for loss, two interceptions and seven pass breakups ... had eight tackles, the Detroit Free Press ... recorded 137 tackles his senior year ... earned first-team an interception and three pass breakups versus Buffalo ... had four tackles and all-county honors. Personal: Full name -- McArthur Charles Walker ... born July an interception at Toledo ... had nine tackles and three pass breakups in a win 28, 1992 ... has one brother and one sister ... majoring in communication. versus Marshall. 2009: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2009 graduate of LaBrae High School ... team went 10-2 his senior year ... was an all-league player in 2007, 2008 and 2009 ... was a second-team all-state member ... team captain ... also let- tered in track and basketball. Personal: Full name -- Cameron D’shaun Truss ... son of William and Cassandra Truss ... born Sept. 19, 1990 ... majoring in human development and family studies.
-71- www.bgsufalcons.com Meet The Falcons • 2013 returners Player Bios Ryland Ward 15 James White 8012 Defensive Back Wide Receiver 5-10 • 199 5-10 • 193 RS-Junior RS-Freshman Columbus, Ohio Southfield, Mich. (Brookhaven) (Crockett Technical)
2012: Played in and started 13 games... had 57 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one forced High School: Is a 2012 graduate of Crockett Technical High School ... coached fumble and four pass break-ups on the season ... had a season-high eight tackles by Rodereck Oden ... team captain ... earned first-team all-state class “B” versus Kent State ... was named MAC East Defensive Player of the Week after honors as a senior ... was ranked as the 47th best recruit by Midwest Blue-Chip recording five tackles and a forced fumble in a 24-10 win at Akron. 2011: Played ... helped lead his team to a 10-2 record and a Public School League Champi- in and started all 12 games ... finished the year with 69 tackles, one interception onship (Div. 1) as a senior. Personal: Full name -- James M. White ... son of and one forced fumble ... had a season-high 10 tackles at Western Michigan ... had Michael White and Charia Hall ... born Dec. 6, 1993 ... has one brother and nine tackles and a fumble versus West Virginia ... had nine tackles versus North- four sisters ... majoring in business. ern Illinois. 2010: Redshirted. High School: Is a 2010 graduate of Brookhaven High School ... coached by Anthony Thorton ... team captain ... earned first-team All-Ohio honors by the Associated Press ... had seven interceptions in 2009, which ranked in the top-five in the state of Ohio. Personal: Full name -- Ryland Alexander Ward ... born March 20, 1992 ... son of James Ward and Cathy Estes ... has one brother ... majoring in sport management.
Will Watson 2112 Defensive Back 5-11 • 175 Sophomore Tampa, Fla. (Tampa Jefferson)
2012: Played in 10 games and recorded three tackles. High School: Is a 2012 graduate of Tampa Jefferson High School ... coached by Jeremy Earle ... team captain ... was named the 2011 Returner of the Year in Hillsborough County ... was second-team All-Tampa Bay Area in 2010 ... helped lead his team to the 3A Florida State Championship as a junior. Personal: Full name -- William Watson ... son of Willie and Kuryn ... born Dec. 30, 1993 ...has three brothers ... major- ing in communication.
2013 BGSU Football Media Guide -72- Meet The Falcons • 2012 newcomers Clark Clancy 78 Gehrig Dieter 15 Wide Receiver Wide Receiver
High School: Is a 2013 graduate of Avondale High School ... coached by Steve Prior to BGSU: Played in 10 games, making three starts at Southern Methodist Deutsh ... team captain ... earned first-team all-league and honorable mention University ... caught 10 passes for 168 yards and a touchdown. High School: all-state as a senior ... ranked as the No. 54 recruit in the state of Michigan by Was a 2011 graduate of Washington High School ... team captain ... was named a the Detroit News ... selected to participate in the Michigan High School Coaches Parade All-American his senior year ... was named Indiana 4A Player of the Year ... Association All-Star Game. Personal: Full Name -- Clark Michael Clancy … born holds a national record for receiving yards in a game (437), in a 4A state playoff Player Bios Player Jan. 1, 1995 … son of Todd Clancy and Elaine Branham … has one sister … contest (168) and career touchdown receptions (49) ... was also named first-team currently undecided on a major. All-American by Max Preps ... earned second-team All-American by SI.com and third-team All-American by ESPN. Personal: Full name -- Gehrig Richard Dieter ... born Feb. 24, 1993 ... son of Derek and Suzy Dieter ... has three brothers ... majoring in sports management. Fred Coppet 28 Running Back Nolan Dieter 18
High School: Currently attends St. Thomas Aquinas High School ... coached by Quarterback Rocco Casullo ... team captain ... three-year starter ... rushed for 3,300 yards and 58 touchdowns in his career ... earned first-team all-county for three consecu- Prior to BGSU: Spent one season at Indiana (2012) and one season at College tive years and is a two-time first-team all-state member ... led his team to a state of Dupage (2011). championship as a sophomore and senior ... team won the national title as a sophomore. High School: Is a 2010 graduate of South Bend Washington ... coached by Ant- won Jones ... threw for 1,716 yards and 17 touchdowns and ran for 706 yards and Personal: Full name -- Fred Coppet Jr. ... born July 2, 1994 ... currently unde- seven touchdowns as a senior ... combined for 5,815 yards and 72 touchdowns in cided on a major. his career ... earned All-State as a senior ... team captain.
Personal: Full name -- Nolan Ryan Dieter ... son of Derek and Suzanne Dieter ... has three brothers ... brother Gehrig is a member of the BGSU football team ... Joe Davidson 49 born April 14, 1991 ... majoring in political science. Punter
High School: Is a 2013 graduate of Findlay High School ... coached by Mark Ritzler ... team captain ... as a senior earned second-team all-state as a defensive back and third-team all-state as a punter ... also earned Academic All-Ohio that same year ... added first-team all-conference and first-team all Northwest Ohio in 2012. Personal: Full Name --- Joseph Bradley Davidson … born Nov. 22, 1994 Nick Fields … son of Jim and Wendy Davidson … has one brother and one sister … cur- 91 rently undecided on a major. Placekicker
High School: Is a 2013 graduate of Milton Union High School ... coached by Bret Pearce ... earned 2012 All-Southwest District and was his team special teams player of the year. Personal: Full name -- Nicholas Ronald Fields ... born Oct. 24, 1994 ... son of Joseph and Wendy Fields ... majoring in business.
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High School: Is a 2013 graduate of Forest Hills Central High School ... coached High School: Is a 2013 graduate of American Heritage High School ... coached by Tim Rogers ... team captain ... was named to the Grand Rapids Press All-Dream by Jeff Dellenbach ... was a 2.5 year starter ... recorded 14 sacks in his junior and Team ... earned first-team all-conference as a senior.Personal: Full Name -- Hunt- senior year combined ... earned all-county as a senior ... participated in the Dade- er Lee Folkertsma … born Nov. 4, 1995 … son of Dave and Joy Folkertsma … Broward All-Star Game. Personal: Full name -- Darius Glenn Holiday ... son of has one sister … undecided on a major. George and Theresa Holiday ... born April 9, 1995 ... has two brothers and one sister ... majoring in business.
Patric Hannon 41 Ryan Hunter 68 Linebacker Offensive Line
High School: Is a 2013 graduate of Brush High School ... coached by Josh Wells High School: Is a 2013 graduate of Canisius High School ... coached by Rich ... two-time team captain ... four-year starter ... is a three-time all-conference Robbins ... team captain ... won the Trench Trophy, given to Western New York’s player ... earned at least a 3.0 in all four years at Brush. Lineman of the Year ... was named the Buffalo News Player of the Year ... was named Buffalo Bills Alumni Defensive Lineman of the Year ... earned first-team all-state and first-team All-Western New York ... team MVP ... was a two-time Ca- nadian weight lifting champion. Personal: Full Name -- Ryan Kenneth Hunter … born April 1, 1995 … son of Scott Hunter … has one brother … currently undecided on major. Eric Harrell 20 Running Back
High School: Is a 2013 graduate of Dr. Phillips High School ... coached by Rod- ney Wells ... team captain ... earned second-team all-state while rushing for over 1,000 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior ... was selected to participate in the Central Florida All-Star Game.
2013 BGSU Football Media Guide -74- Meet The Falcons • 2012 newcomers Logan Larson 86 Marcus Levy 14 Tight End Running Back
High School: Is a 2013 graduate of Pleasant Plains High School ... coached by High School: Is a 2013 graduate of Fort Pierce Central High School ... coached Brad Pugh ... earned all-conference as a running back his senior year ... that same by Josh Shaffer ... team captain ... four-year starter ... combined for 1,700 yards season was named first-team all-area as a defensive tackle ... earned National and 21 touchdowns as a junior and 1,200 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior Underclassman Tight End MVP Award as a junior. Personal: Full Name -- Logan ... earned first-team all-area and all-state in each of the last two years ... competed Daniel Larson … born June 11, 1994 … son of Jeff and Dana Larson … major- in the Miami-Dade vs. Florida All-Star Game. Player Bios Player ing in physical education.
Nate Locke Isaiah Gourdine 27 9 Linebacker Defensive Back High School: Is a 2013 graduate of Massillon Jackson High School ... coached by Beau Balderson ... two-time team captain ... earned first-team All-Federal League High School: Is a 2013 graduate of Farmington High School ... coached by John and second-team all-district ... was also a member of the National Honor Society Bechtel ... team captain ... earned first-team all-county and all-state as a senior ... and a member of the Academic All-Ohio team. Personal: Full Name --- Nathaniel ranked as the No. 17 recruit in the state of Michigan by the Detroit News ... was Paul Locke … born Aug. 14, 1994 … son of Paul and Laura Locke … has one selected to participate in the Michigan High School Coaches Association All-Star brother and two sisters … majoring in sports medicine. Game. Personal: Full name -- Isiah Lamar Gourdine ... born March 20, 1995 ... has one brother and one sister ... currently undecided on a major.
John Klingerman 25 Tim McAuliffe 71 Wide Receiver Offensive Line
High School: Is a 2013 graduate of Bloomsburg Area High School … coached High School: Is a 2013 graduate of Lemont High School ... coached by Eric by Larry Jones … had 61 catches for 908 yards as a senior ... record 1,150 yards Michaelsen ... two-time team captain ... earned a spot on the 2012 IHSCA all-state receiving his junior season. Personal: Full Name---John Clinton Klingerman … class 6A team ... is a three-time South Suburban All-Conference player ... was born Oct. 13, 1994 … son of Clint and Renee Klingerman … has one brother named All-Area as a senior by the Chicago Tribune, Joliet Herald and Southeast- and two sisters … majoring is accounting. ern Star ... helped lead team to three-straight playoff appearances. Personal: Full Name -- Timothy Edward McAuliffe … born Aug. 8, 1995 … son of Dennis and Coleen McAuliffe … has one brother and one sister … majoring in supply chain management.
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High School: Is a 2013 graduate of Seminole High School ... coached by Robert High School: Is a 2013 graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School … Vite ... three-year team captain ... was named the Offensive Player of the Year in coached by Jerry Cooper … team captain. Personal: Full Name -- Ryan J. Pitts Jr. Central Florida by the Orlando Touchdown Club ... earned first-team all-state ...... born March 1, 1995 … son of Ryan Pitts Sr. and Tawana Stephens … Has five was named Most Valuable Player of the Central Florida All-Star Game. sisters … currently undecided on a major.
Jake Nachtrab 95 Teo Redding 19 Defensive Line Defensive Back High School: Is a 2013 graduate of Michigan Collegiate High School ... coached High School: Is a 2013 graduate of St. John’s Jesuit High School … coached by by Friedo Calderon ... team captain ... earned first-team all-county and first-team Doug Pearson … team captain. Personal: Full Name -- Jake Joseph Nachtrab … all-state as a senior ... named the No. 23 recruit in the state of Michigan by the born Sept. 2, 1994 … son of Shawn and Dena Nachtrab … has one brother and Detroit News ... selected to participate in the Michigan High School Coaches one sister … currently undecided on a major. Association All-Star Game. Personal: Full Name---Teo Laron Adelle Redding … born Dec. 8, 1994 … son of Tadario and Tywana Redding … has three brothers … currently undecided on a major. Monti Phillips 22 Matt Robinson 31 Running Back Defensive Back High School: Is a 2013 graduate of Culver Military Academy…coached by Andy Dorrel…team captain. Personal: Full Name---Aramonti Anthony Phillips … High School: Is a 2013 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School … coached born September 25th, 1994 … son of Radiant Wedeman … has one brother and by Choike Bradley … team captain. Personal: Full Name -- Matthew Emmanuel one sister … currently undecided on a major. Robinson … born Aug. 20, 1995 … son of Nathan and Sharon Robinson … has three brothers and six sisters … currently undecided on his major. Omar Pierre-Louis 95 Trevor Roop 81 Defensive Back Wide Receiver
High School: Is a 2013 graduate of Seminole Ridge High School ... coached by High School: Is a 2013 graduate of Crestview High School … team captain Matt Dickmann ... team captain ... three-year starter ... earned first-team all-state … was named Lima Dream Team Honorable Mention quarterback, and was the as a senior and is a two-time all-county first-team selection ... has 16 career in- Times Bulletin quarterback of the year in 2011 … was ranked the fifth-best ath- terceptions ... competed in the Florida versus Georgia All-Star Game. Personal: lete in the state of Ohio by JJHuddle.com Personal: Full name -- Trevor McDaniel Full name -- Omar Pierre-Louis ... born May 27, 1995 ... son of Tacius and Yanick Roop … born March 23, 1995 … son of Chris and Melissa Roop … has one ... majoring in physical therapy. brother … majoring in pre-nursing.
2013 BGSU Football Media Guide -76- Meet The Falcons • 2012 newcomers Gus Schwieterman 63 Austin Valdez 16 Defensive Line Quarterback
High School: Is a 2013 graduate of Bethel High School … coached by Brad High School: Is a 2013 graduate of Sylvania Southview High School ... coached Clendening and Kevin Finfrock … team captain … 2011 Cross Country Confer- by Jim Mayzes ... team captain ... earned all-conference and all-district as a junior ence Lineman of the Year ... first-team all-conference ... first-team All-Dayton Area and senior ... threw for over 2,000 yards and added another 1,000 yards on the ... second-team All-Ohio. Personal: Full Name --- Matthew A. Schwieterman … ground his senior year ... led his team to a pair of conference championships. born Aug. 29, 1994 … son of Greg and Lisa Schwieterman … has one brother Personal: Full Name---Austin Antonio Valdez … born Feb. 18, 1995 … son Bios Player and one sister … is majoring in business. of Rafael and Susan Valdez … has three brothers … currently undecided on a major. Paul Senn 30 Linebacker DanQuis Woods 26 Prior to BGSU: Spent two seasons at Riverside Community College ... coached by Tom Craft ... earned second-team all-conference and was the team’s defen- Running Back sive player of the year ... finished tied for the team lead with 63 tackles. High School: Was a 2010 graduate of Norco High School ... coached by Todd Gerhardt High School: Is a 2013 graduate of Perry High School … team captain … first- ... earned first-team all-conference as a senior and second-team all-conference his team all-conference as a running back and defensive end as a junior … 2012 junior season ... was team’s defensive player of the year as a senior. first-team all-conference running back, player of the year, and was selected to the Lima Dream Team. Personal: Full Name --- DanQuis Lamar Woods … born Oct. 16, 1993 … son of Felisha Smith … has nine brothers and three sisters … majoring in pre-engineering. Jason Shephard 94 Defensive Line
High School: Is a 2013 graduate of Seminole Ridge High School ... coached by Matt Dickmann ... team captain ... two-year starter ... earned first-team all-county and second-team all-state as a senior, recording five sacks and 15 tackles for loss Geno Zappa 66 ... played in the Florida versus Georgia All-Star Game. Offensive Line
High School: Is a 2013 graduate of Perry High School … team captain … first- team all-conference as a running back and defensive end as a junior … 2012 first-team all-conference running back, player of the year, and was selected to the Lima Dream Team. Personal: Full Name --- DanQuis Lamar Woods … born Oct. 16, 1993 … son of Felisha Smith … has nine brothers and three sisters … majoring in pre-engineering.
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