Player biographies

Emmanuel Awofadeju #97 Position: DE Height: 6-4 Weight: 250 Year: Senior Hometown: Roswell, Georgia High School: Roswell HS Pronunciation: uh-wof-uh-day-ju

At Stanford: Has earned three letters while playing in 32 of Stanford’s 34 games the past three seasons … Used in a backup role and on special teams … Has played both out- side linebacker and defensive end throughout his career, but will concentrate on defensive end in 2007. The 2006 Season: A letterwinner for the third consecutive season … Saw most of his playing time in a backup role at outside linebacker and on special teams … Had three total tackles while playing in all 12 games. The 2005 Season: Received playing time on special teams and in a reserve role at outside linebacker … Played in all 11 games … Registered five tackles during the season … Earned his second letter. # The 2004 Season: Received his first varsity letter as a backup outside linebacker Chike Amajoyi and special teams player … Saw action in nine of Stanford’s 11 games … Credited with 43 two tackles … Selected Honorable Mention Pac-10 All-Academic. Position: RB Height: 6-0 Weight: 233 Year: Freshman The 2003 Season: Did not play in 2003 as a true freshman defensive end. Hometown: San Bernardino, California In High School: Ranked as one of the top defensive end recruits in the nation from High School: Aquinas HS Roswell High School in Georgia … Rivals.com listed him No. 29 on its ratings of the top Pronunciation: Cheek-a Ahm-ah-joy-a DE prospects in the country … First Team All-Region and Honorable Mention All-State … Played defensive end and tight end as a senior … Also played two years on the basket- ball team and participated in track for three seasons … His events in track included the In High School: Rushed for 2580 yards his senior season and more than 4000 as long jump, triple jump, 400m, 200m, 4x100 and 4x400 relays … Best marks were 44-4 in a junior and senior while accounting for 57 touchdowns … As a senior, he added 135 the triple jump, 21-0 in the long jump and 23.3 in the 200m. receiving yards and 150 return yards while scoring 32 TDs … Ranked by Scout.com as the No. 46 RB recruit in the nation and the No. 8 running back in California … Named First Personal Information: Born January 4, 1985 … Communication major with an Team All-CIF, All-State, All-County and Christian League MVP … As a junior, he gained Economic minor … Member of the National Honor Society and Who’s Who Among 1592 yards on the ground (9.2 yards per carry) and scored 25 touchdowns while leading American High School Students … Mother, Rosemarie Ojehomon, is an actor. his team to a 13-1 record and CIF Southern Section Division 12 and Division 5 state Awofadeju’s Career Statistics championships … On defense, he accounted for 80 tackles, 2.5 sacks and three intercep- Year UT AT TT Sack-Yds TFL-Yds Int-Yds tions … Four-year letterwinner in basketball and three-year letterwinner in track … As 2004 0 2 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 a senior, he won the league championship in the long jump, triple jump, high jump and 2005 2 3 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 100m, and qualified for the CIF Championships. 2006 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 Totals 4 6 10 0-0 0-0 0-0 Personal Information: Born October 19, 1989 … Undeclared major … Member of the National Honor Society and California Scholastic Federation … National Football Getting to Know Emmanuel The athlete I admire most is: Muhammad Ali Foundation Scholar-Athlete award winner. Awofadeju The person I admire most is: My mother If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: My Nickname: The Hybrid, Tightness, Freak Jr., Manny Fresh, E mother The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus Best book I have read: Ender’s Game I would describe myself as a person as: Balanced and Getting to Know Chike Amajoyi determined Christ, Martin Luther King, Jr. and William Wallace Favorite Food: Pizza Favorite Food: Italian Nickname: Cheeks, Almondjoy, Prince What people don’t know about me is: I was born in Least Favorite Food: I’ll eat just about anything South Nigeria If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive I would describe myself as a person as: Committed If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive The reason I love football is: Because of my team and on: Rice and chicken or spaghetti and meat sauce What people don’t know about me is: I love to sing on: Rice the joy of victory Favorite Movies: Braveheart, Lion King and Gladiator The reason I love football is: It’s controlled chaos … I Favorite Movie: 300 I pattern my play after: No one (I play like me) Favorite TV Shows: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and The can go out with my brothers and physically abuse anyone Favorite TV Show: The Office Cosby Show wearing a different uniform and get praised for it For me to improve as a person, I need to: Be more Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington humble and compassionate Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington I pattern my play after: I have my own style of balanced Favorite Actress: Halle Berry Favorite Actress: Halle Berry power and speed My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music and If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would visualizing victory Favorite musical groups or performers: Boys II Men For me to improve as a person, I need to: Accept play me is: Jamie Foxx and all of the ATL Crew constructive criticism My greatest athletic moment is: Yet to be accomplished My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Barry The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Hiking and If I were not playing college football, I would be: My favorite pre-game ritual is: Praying and focusing in Sanders dominating people Running track, acting, or singing in an a cappella group silence on how hard I’m going to play camping on the Appalachian Trail for four days and three Favorite musical group or performer: Dipset nights in seventh grade After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered Currently on my iPod: The Pack If I were not playing college football, I would be: At My favorite stadium in which to play is: The Los as: A player that always gave his all My greatest athletic moment is: Winning a CIF Stanford getting a world-class education Angeles Coliseum The best advice I ever received was: Life is 10% what championship After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered The reason I chose Stanford University is: No. 1 happens to me and 90% how I react to it The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Getting a as: The hardest worker in the program academics + No. 1 athletics = Stanford The person who had the greatest influence on my scholarship offer to Stanford The best advice I ever received was: “Give everything Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: A lot life: My mother The teammate I admire the most is: My brother Dozie the time it deserves and you will have time for about myself, life, college football, African-American The place I’d most like to visit: Italy or any place in the My favorite stadium in which to play is: Aquinas everything.” – My dad history, Race and Ethnic relations, and French and Italian Caribbean High School The people who had the greatest influence on my Literature Hobbies: Watching TV, eating, hanging out with friends Friends from other college football teams are: Dozie life: My older brothers The best thing about Stanford is: Everything Ten years from now, I’d like to be: A husband and Amajoyi (UC Davis), Ronnie Fouch (Washington) One moment in history I wish I could have seen: My favorite class at Stanford is: PWR2 – Music and Film father; Wealthy The reason I chose Stanford University is: The balance Jesus’ Resurrection What sets Stanford apart from other college football My advice to youngsters: “Today is the first day of the of academics, athletics and atmosphere The place I’d most like to visit: Hawai’i programs: The coaches and players rest of your life, don’t screw it up” – Coach A.J. Christoff The best thing about Stanford is: The people The favorite place I’ve visited: Nigeria The sports team I followed when I was younger: My most prized possession: Freewill What sets Stanford apart from other college football Hobbies: Training, reading, dancing and hanging out with Atlanta Braves If I won $1 million, I would: Be a million dollars richer programs: Great athletics and great academics friends When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: The sports team I followed when I was younger: Los Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the NFL, either as a Barry Sanders Angeles Lakers player or team doctor When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: My advice to youngsters: Stay in school and play football Barry Sanders My most prized possession: My computer The athlete I admire most is: Reggie Bush If I won $1 million, I would: Have my parents send it The people I admire most is: I admire both of my parents to Nigeria If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: The one thing about college football I would change: Leonidas from 300 Frequent coaching changes The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Nelson Mandela Favorite Website: facebook.com

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Hit 16 field goals in his high school career, eight coming from beyond 40 yards … Career long of 47 yards … Connected on 91-of-93 PATs in his prep career … Received the Doug Baldwin # National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Most Valuable Player Award as a 89 junior … Selected to play for Team USA in the NFL Global Junior All-Star Tournament Position: WR Height: 5-11 Weight: 178 … Kicked three field goals and was named to the All-Tournament Team … First Team Year: Freshman kicker on the San Diego Union-Tribune’s All-Academic Team in 2002 … Two-year Hometown: Gulf Breeze, Florida High School: Gulf Breeze HS letterwinner in soccer and baseball … Team captain for all three sports as a junior and senior … National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete award winner … Selected National Male Youth Leader of the Year and received the opportunity to meet President George W. Bush … Governor’s Scholarship Award winner In High School: One of the top recruits out of Florida, Doug was ranked among the top Personal Information: Born July 5, 1985 … Co-term working on his Masters and WR prospects nationally and among the best in the state … Named a Super Senior in Florida Bachelors in communication … Member of the National Honor Society and California by the Pensacola News Journal … Had 42 receptions for 682 yards (16.2 yards per catch) and Scholastic Federation. six touchdowns as a senior … Also returned a kickoff for a TD … Two-time First Team All- Area selection and three-year starter at wide receiver … As a junior, he had 48 receptions for Getting to Know Derek Belch If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Pasta 869 yards (18.1 average) and nine touchdowns to go along with two punt returns for TDs … I would describe myself as a person as: Genuine Favorite Movie: The Last Samurai Played two years of varsity basketball, earning First Team All-Area recognition following his The reason I love football is: The electricity and Favorite TV Show: SportsCenter excitement in the air on game day If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would junior season … Three-year track star as well, competing in the high jump and long jump … My greatest athletic moment is: Hitting three field play me is: Tom Cruise Best marks are 6-4 in the high jump and 21-10 in the long jump. goals in a game as a junior in high school… one was 47 My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Kicking yards… the last one was a game-winner with 29 seconds a game-winning field goal in the Rose Bowl Personal Information: Born September 21, 1988 … Undeclared major … Member The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Shaking hands Favorite musical group or performer: No favorite with President Bush If I were not playing college football, I would be: of the National Honor Society, Math Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society. A friend from another college football team is: Dustin Playing baseball, golf Byington (Columbia) The people who had the greatest influence on my Getting to Know Doug Baldwin The person I admire most is: My mother The reason I chose Stanford University is: The life: My mom and dad If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: combination of academic and athletic prestige is unbeatable One moment in history I wish I could have seen: USA Nickname: Fresh Michael Jordan The best thing about Stanford is: The people you meet beating Russia in hockey in the Olympics I would describe myself as a person as: Respectful The two people in history I admire most are: John The sports teams I followed when I was younger: The place I’d most like to visit: Augusta National Golf Club and determined Adams, Martin Luther King Chargers, Padres The favorite place I’ve visited: Hawai’i What people don’t know about me is: My little brother Best book I have read: The Five People You Meet In Heaven When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Hobbies: Golf, drawing, video games is like a son to me Favorite Food: Chinese food Jerry Rice Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Happy and successful The reason I love football is: It has been in my life for so Least Favorite Food: Green beans The athlete I admire most is: Tony Gwynn My advice to youngsters: Always be true to yourself long … the sport is just fun to me If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive The person I admire most is: My father My most prized possession: My life I pattern my play after: I don’t really pattern myself on: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich Favorite Food: Pasta If I won $1 million, I would: Play the top 100 golf courses … with the athletes out there today you have to be a Favorite Movie: Rush Hour Least Favorite Food: Anything green in the world mixture of all types to be successful If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would For me to improve as a person, I need to: Be more play me is: Denzel Washington opinionated and open to others minds My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: All of My favorite pre-game ritual is: Praying, listening to music my one-handed catches made in practice Currently on my iPod: Everything If I were not playing college football, I would be: My greatest athletic moment is: I played hurt in our third Working and going to a smaller school game of the season and when we needed a first down I After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered caught the ball between two defenders … even though as: The one who changed Stanford forever Matt Bentler # my shoulder dislocated (happens all the time) I still held The best advice I ever received was: Get back up the ball in my grasp The person who had the greatest influence on my 66 Position: OG Height: 6-5 Weight: 280 The biggest thrill in my life to date is: The first time I life: My grandfather dunked on someone in a basketball game One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Year: Freshman A friend from another college football team is: Brad Million Man March Hometown: Bettendorf, Iowa McGuire (Louisiana at Lafayette) The place I’d most like to visit: Africa The reason I chose Stanford University is: To receive both The favorite place I’ve visited: New Mexico High School: Davenport Assumption HS a great education and an opportunity on the football field. Hobbies: Fishing The best thing about Stanford is: The people Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Retiring The sports team I followed when I was younger: My advice to youngsters: Set high goals, expect excellence Buffalo Bills My most prized possession: A picture of my younger brother When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Randy Moss If I won $1 million, I would: Put it in the bank In High School: Rated by PrepStar as one of the top offensive linemen in the The athlete I admire most is: Michael Jordan The one thing about college football I would change: The ranking system Midwest and the nation … Matt was named All-Midwest by PrepStar and the No. 8 overall recruit and No. 1 offensive lineman in the state of Iowa by Scout.com … Played both offensive line and defensive line in high school … First Team All-State, All-Metro (Iowa/Illinois) and All-MAC Conference as both an offensive and defensive lineman … Named Academic All-Conference … Did not allow a sack his junior or senior seasons … Derek Belch # As a defensive tackle, he registered 108 tackles, six sacks, four fumble recoveries and one 12 interception as a junior. Position: PK Height: 5-11 Weight: 195 Personal Information: Born May 6, 1988 … Undeclared major. Year: Senior Hometown: San Diego, California High School: Torrey Pines HS Getting to Know Matt Bentler Favorite Food: Steak Least Favorite Food: Scrambled eggs Nickname: Bentler If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive I would describe myself as a person as: Friendly on: Mac and cheese What people don’t know about me is: I did some Favorite Movie: Gladiator kickboxing and ju-jitsu in high school Favorite TV Show: 24 At Stanford: Now in his fifth season, Derek has put himself in position to compete The reason I love football is: The camaraderie between Favorite Actor: Kiefer Sutherland the team Favorite Actress: Jessica Biel for the starting placekicking duties in 2007 … After playing a reserve role for three sea- For me to improve as a person, I need to: Keep If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would sons, Derek earned his first varsity letter in 2006 as the team’s kickoff specialist … Has the working hard play me is: Carrot Top My favorite pre-game ritual is: Relaxing My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: potential to become the team’s No. 1 placekicker this season … He joined the Cardinal Currently on my iPod: Everything Recovering a fumble in the end zone to beat Notre Dame football program as a walk-on in 2003. My greatest athletic moment is: Signing with Stanford Favorite musical group or performer: Linkin Park The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Being accepted If I were not playing college football, I would be: The 2006 Season: Derek was the team’s kickoff specialist and backup placekicker to Stanford Going to school in the Midwest Friends from other college football teams are: My The best advice I ever received was: Failing to prepare … Earned his first varsity letter … He had 30 kickoffs for 1780 yards and a 59.3 average brothers, Ted and Fritz Bentler (Army) is preparing to fail … Also had 12 touchbacks … Missed his only field goal attempt of the season, a 47- The reason I chose Stanford University is: The good The people who had the greatest influence on my mix of football and education life: My parents and brothers yarder versus Arizona State on October 21. The sports team I followed when I was younger: One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Chicago Bulls Signing of the Declaration of Independence The 2005 Season: Stanford’s number two placekicker behind Michael Sgroi … Did When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: The place I’d most like to visit: Germany not play in 2005. Jerry Rice The favorite place I’ve visited: Mexico The athlete I admire most is: Michael Jordan Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Making a lot of money The 2004 Season: Did not see any game action as the team’s number two placekicker. The people I admire most are: My parents My advice to youngsters: Get the best education possible If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: My My most prized possession: My computer The 2003 Season: Did not play in 2003 as a backup placekicker and punter. brothers If I won $1 million, I would: Invest it In High School: Palomar League Kicker of the Year in 2001 and 2002 from Torrey The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus, The one thing about college football I would change: Ronald Reagan, George Washington Make a playoff Pines High School in San Diego … Two-time All-San Diego North Country selection … Best book I have read: Angels and Demons

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Getting to Know Pat Bowe If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: The Pope Nicknames: P. Bowe, P. Bizzle The three people in history I admire most are: Alexander Max Bergen # I would describe myself as a person as: Determined the Great, Jesus Christ and Martin Luther King, Jr. 57 and relentless Best book I have read: The Odyssey Position: LB Height: 6-2 Weight: 220 What people don’t know about me is: I’m the oldest Favorite Website: espn.com Year: Freshman of six children Favorite Food: Pasta with chicken The reasons I love football are: The emotions it Least Favorite Food: Cottage cheese Hometown: East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania generates, the continual competition, and the hitting If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive High School: East Stroudsburg HS I pattern my play after: Jeremy Shockey on: Hot dogs and Mac and cheese My favorite pre-game ritual is: One-handed catches Favorite Movies: Gladiator and Dumb and Dumber during warm-ups Favorite TV Show: SportsCenter My greatest athletic moment is: Putting my feet down Favorite Actors: Russell Crowe and Will Ferrell in the back of the end zone for a touchdown that led Favorite Actress: Halle Berry Minnetonka to a victory against our arch-rival and highly If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would In High School: Played both linebacker and tight end at East Stroudsburg High rated opponent Wayzata in our Homecoming Game play me is: Christian Bale The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Fans rushing My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Making School in Pennsylvania … Three-year starter and two-year team captain … As a senior, the field after scoring the game-winning TD in OT in a jumping game-winning catch and putting my foot down he accounted for 93 tackles and one interception along with 12 receptions for 273 the playoffs in the corner of the end zone in quadruple OT to win the The teammate I admire the most is: C.J. Easter National Championship at the Rose Bowl yards and four touchdowns … Unanimous two-way First Team All-Mountain Valley My favorite stadium in which to play is: A packed If I were not playing college football, I would be: Conference selection … First Team All-Area on offense and defense … Central and Stanford Stadium Getting more sleep Friends from other college football teams are: Chris After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered North Eastern PA Top 16 Dream Team as a linebacker … Also a four-year varsity letter- Joppru (Utah), Henry Bowe (Georgetown) as: A class act guy that worked the hardest and did more winner in wrestling … 2006 conference champion in 189-pound weight class. The reasons I chose Stanford University are: The than was ever thought possible of him world-class combination of academics and athletics in a The best advice I ever received was: The harder you Personal Information: Born February 6, 1989 … Undeclared major … National laid-back, sunny California atmosphere work the luckier you get Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: That when I The people who had the greatest influence on my Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete … Member of the wake up for workouts many still haven’t gone to bed life: A tie between my parents National Honor Society. The best thing about Stanford is: The students and the The place I’d most like to visit: Rome things they share The favorite place I’ve visited: The Netherlands My favorite class at Stanford is: International Security in Hobbies: Spending time with friends, golf, Sunday Funday Getting to Know Max Bergen Favorite Movies: Gladiator, The Sandlot a Changing World (Polisci) Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Living my dreams Favorite TV Shows: Entourage, Seinfeld What sets Stanford apart from other college football My advice to youngsters: Follow your dreams Favorite Actor: Will Ferrell programs: The student-athletes I would describe myself as a person as: Competitive, My most prized possession: My family, if that can be creative If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would The sports teams I followed when I was younger: considered a possession What people don’t know about me is: I play the piano play me is: Jason Statham Vikings and 49ers If I won $1 million, I would: Invest most and donate some The reason I love football is: Hitting My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: For me to improve as a person, I need to: Learn how Stopping a running back in mid-air on a goal line stand John Elway The one thing about college football I would change: Playoffs to study If I were not playing college football I would be: The athlete I admire most is: Brett Favre My favorite pre-game ritual is: Putting on the jersey Wrestling in college The people I admire most are: A tie between my parents Currently on my iPod: Every song I’ve heard in my life The best advice I ever received was: You have a small My greatest athletic moment is: Hearing boos from East window of opportunity Stroudsburg North’s opposing crowd during the MVC One moment in history I wish I could have seen: championship game George Washington crossing the Delaware River The reason I chose Stanford University is: The players, The place I’d most like to visit: The Moon the opportunity at a great education, and to win The favorite place I’ve visited: Palo Alto, California The sports teams I followed when I was younger: NY Hobbies: Videogames, fishing, any kind of pick-up game Giants, NY Yankees Ten years from now I’d like to be: In the NFL Mark Bradford # The athlete I admire most is: Muhammad Ali My advice to youngsters: Don’t lose sight of your goals The people I admire most are: My parents My most prized possession: Yankees caps 4 Position: WR Height: 6-2 Weight: 215 Favorite Website: youtube.com If I won $1 million, I would: Use it to win another $1 million Favorite Food: Wawa chocolate milk The one thing about college football I would change: Year: Senior Least Favorite Food: Peas No defensive pass interference or unsportsmanlike Hometown: Los Angeles, California If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably live on: conduct penalties Chimichangas or swiss cake rolls High School: Fremont HS

Patrick Bowe # At Stanford: After his 2006 season was cut short due to injury, Bradford returns in 81 2007 as one of the conference’s premier receivers and one of Stanford’s main offensive Position: TE Height: 6-6 Weight: 260 weapons … He is a veteran Pac-10 player who has started 30 games for the Cardinal Year: Junior and earned three varsity letters … Has caught 118 passes for 1789 yards (15.2 ypc) and Hometown: Deephaven, Minnesota 11 touchdowns in his career and has a chance to move into the school’s all-time Top 10 High School: Minnetonka HS lists in every receiving category … A two-year member of the Cardinal’s men’s basket- Pronunciation: Bow ball team, he is an outstanding athlete who has the ability to earn postseason honors … Set a school record for freshmen in 2003 when he caught 37 passes for 587 yards and three touchdowns as a first-year player … He followed that up in ’04 by grabbing At Stanford: Fourth-year tight end who will compete for playing time as a reserve 34 balls for 482 yards and a touchdown as a sophomore … He had 37 catches for 609 tight end and special teams player … Has played a backup role for the Cardinal the past yards and six touchdowns in 2005 … Will be a pivotal player for Stanford in 2007. three seasons and will be looking for his first game action in 2007. The 2006 Season: Mark began the year with an outstanding game in the season- The 2006 Season: Served in a reserve role at tight end. opener at Oregon when he caught nine passes for 108 yards and a touchdown … A week The 2005 Season: Backup tight end who did not see any game action. later, however, he suffered a foot injury early in Stanford’s game at San Jose State and was The 2004 Season: Did not play in 2004 as a true freshman tight end. lost for the remainder of the season … He had 10 catches for 111 yards and one touch- down for the season … His TD came on a 26-yard pass from quarterback Trent Edwards In High School: Two-year starter at tight end for Minnetonka High School where for the team’s first touchdown of the season at Oregon … Bradford also had a 39-yard he recorded 38 receptions for 815 yards in a Wing-T, run-oriented offense as a junior reception against the Ducks. and senior … As a team captain during his senior season, Pat helped his team to an 8-3 record, one of the best marks in recent school history … He had 28 catches for 650 yards The 2005 Season: For the third straight season, Mark was one of the team’s top (23.2 average) and eight touchdowns … He was named Honorable Mention All-State, offensive weapons and “go-to” guys in the passing game … He finished the season with All-Classic Lake Conference, Star-Tribune All-Metro, Academic All-State, Smarter/Sports 37 receptions for 609 yards (16.5 ypc) and six touchdowns – all of which led the team Illustrated All-American Teen and a participant in the Minnesota State All-Star game … Started nine of 11 games at flanker … Missed one game due to injury and did not … Had 10 receptions for 165 yards as a junior … Varsity letterwinner in basketball and start another, playing sparingly due to injury … Had a career day in Stanford’s win over track and field … Student Body President … Member of the Minnetonka Honor Society, Arizona State when he caught nine passes for a career-high 185 yards and a touchdown Spanish National Honor Society and Classic Lake Conference Sportsmanship Committee. … The 185 receiving yards in a single game ranks 10th on Stanford’s all-time list … Caught a 31-yard touchdown pass and a 32-yard TD pass from Trent Edwards in the Personal Information: Born January 13, 1986 … International Relations major second quarter versus ASU, putting Stanford on top 28-7 … Against Oregon, he had … Member of the National Honor Society … Comes from a football family with deep seven catches for 110 yards and one TD, that coming on a two-yard pass from Edwards Stanford roots … His father is Patrick Bowe Sr., who played tight end at Stanford (1976- … In the season finale against Notre Dame, Mark caught five passes for 124 yards and a 79) and was a First Team Academic All-American in ’79 … His grandfather is Joe St. touchdown – a 27-yard pass from Edwards in the first quarter … In the fourth quarter, Geme, a three-year letterwinner (1950-52) on The Farm who played safety on Stanford’s with the Cardinal trailing 30-24, Bradford and T.C. Ostrander hooked up on a career- 1952 Rose Bowl team … Three of his uncles also played football at Stanford: Joe St. best-tying 76-yard pass play in the game’s final moments, setting up Stanford’s go-ahead Geme, Jr. (1976-79), a First Team Academic All-American in ’79; Pete St. Geme (1978-81) touchdown with 1:46 to play … Bradford caught two TD passes in Stanford’s win at and Ed St. Geme (1981-84) … His mother, Mary Louise, is a 1981 Stanford graduate. Washington State, a 17-yarder in the first period and a six-yarder.

50 2007 Stanford F o o t b a l l Player biographies

The 2004 Season: Stanford’s starting flanker in all 11 games … Caught 34 passes for 482 yards and one touchdown … Had a career-long-tying 76-yard reception in game two versus BYU … His only TD of the year was a 15-yard pass from T.C. Ostrander Mikal Brewer # against Oregon State … Recorded a season-high-tying five catches in three games: versus 72 Position: OG Height: 6-3 Weight: 297 Washington (5-79), Oregon (5-49) and Oregon State (5-53-1) … Had a reception in each Year: Senior of Stanford’s 11 games. Hometown: Peoria, Arizona The 2003 Season: His numbers for a true freshman receiver were the best in High School: Centennial HS Stanford history – 37 receptions, 587 yards, 15.9 average and three touchdowns … He Pronunciation: Michael was second on the team in receptions and tied for the team lead with three receiving TDs, but he became the first true freshman receiver to lead the team in receiving yards … He played a reserve role the first three games, but moved into the starting lineup in At Stanford: Throughout his Stanford career, Mikal has played both center and game four and started the final eight games of the year … In his final seven games of guard and been a key contributor to the Cardinal’s offensive line … He has started six the season, he accounted for 31 receptions, 495 yards and three TDs … Caught seven games in the past three years at both center and guard … Now in his fifth season on The passes for 153 yards at Oregon … In that game, he and QB Chris Lewis hooked up on Farm, he has a chance to become a full-time starter at left guard … One of the most a 71-yard pass play, the longest play from scrimmage for the Cardinal in 2003 … In the experienced linemen on the team, Mikal will play a key role in Stanford’s offensive suc- season finale against Notre Dame, Bradford had seven catches for 129 yards and one cess in 2007. TD, that coming on a 65-yard pass from Lewis … His first career TD was a 12-yard The 2006 Season: Key member of Stanford’s offensive line in 2006 … Mikal played reception from Lewis against Washington State … He and Lewis connected on a 30- in all 12 games and started the final three at center after Alex Fletcher went down with an yard TD pass in the Big Game versus Cal … Winner of the Menlo-Atherton Trophy as injury … Mikal started games at Washington, versus Oregon State and at Cal in the Big the team’s Most Outstanding Freshman … The Sporting News named him First Team Game … Earned his third varsity letter. Freshman All-Pac-10 and Third Team Freshman All-America. The 2005 Season: Earned his second straight letter as a backup at center and guard In Basketball: Played a reserve role on Stanford’s nationally-ranked men’s basket- … Valuable reserve offensive lineman. ball team in 2003-04 … He joined the basketball team in November ’03 following the football season and was a backup point guard on a Cardinal team that won the Pac-10 The 2004 Season: Solid contributor in 2004 as a backup at both guard and center Championship, was ranked No. 1 in the country for several weeks and finished the year … Mikal played in all 11 games and wound up starting three in place of injured starters with a 30-2 overall record … Began the 2004-05 season as a reserve, but left the team in … His first start came in game five at Notre Dame when he was inserted into the start- December ’04 to concentrate full time on football. ing lineup at right guard for Josiah Vinson … Two weeks later, with Brian Head out due to injury, Mikal started at center in games seven and eight versus Oregon and UCLA … In High School: One of the premier receivers in the nation as a senior out of Earned Honorable Mention Pac-10 All-Academic recognition. Fremont High School in Los Angeles … A consensus Prep All-American who was ranked among the top recruits in the country … PrepStar named him to its “Dream Team” as The 2003 Season: Did not play in 2003 as a true freshman center … Winner of the one of the Top 100 players in the U.S. … He was also ranked by PrepStar as the No. 4 Greg Piers Award as the team’s most outstanding offensive service team player. wide receiver in the county and the No. 1 wide receiver in the West … SuperPrep also In High School: A prep All-American and one of the top recruits out of the state rated him an All-American and the No. 25 receiver in the country … Ranked as the No. of Arizona from Centennial High School … SuperPrep named him to its All-American 18 overall prospect in California/Hawai’i/Nevada by SuperPrep … Tom Lemming’s Prep team while ranking him as the No. 3 overall recruit in Arizona and the No. 14 offen- Report All-American and the No. 20 wide receiver in the nation … Rivals.com ranked sive lineman in the country … Tom Lemming’s Prep Report rated Mikal as the No. 16 him as its No. 6 wide receiver in the country and No. 45 on its list of the nation’s Top 100 offensive guard/center in the nation and among the Top 35 recruits in the West … A recruits … TheInsiders.com had him as the No. 12 WR in the country and No. 84 on its Top 100 recruit in the West by Rivals.com … Rivals also ranked him among the Top list of the nation’s top recruits … Two-time All-City selection in both football and bas- 30 offensive guards in the nation and the No. 3 recruit in Arizona … Ranked among ketball … Named the California Freshman of the Year in basketball in 2000 … Averaged the Top 30 offensive linemen in the nation by TheInsiders.com … PrepStar All-West over 15 points per game as a junior. selection … Two-time All-State selection … As a senior, he was named his region’s Personal Information: Born October 7, 1984 … Political Science major. Offensive Player of the Year … Started on offense and defense as a senior … Scholar- Athlete award winner in his region as a senior … 4A state heavyweight wrestling Bradford’s Career Statistics champion as a junior … Posted a 44-8 record with 32 pins during his junior season … Year Rec Yds Avg TD LG Three-year letterwinner in track (shot put, discus) … Played in the school band and 2003 37 587 15.9 3 71 orchestra (tuba, sax, base violin). 2004 34 482 14.2 1 76 Personal Information: Born January 31, 1984 … Architectural Design major … 2005 37 609 16.5 6 76 2006 10 111 11.1 1 39 Member of the National Honor Society … Plans to become an orthopedic surgeon. Totals 118 1789 15.1 11 76 Getting to Know Mikal Brewer The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus Getting to Know Mark Bradford When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Christ, Benjamin Franklin, Leonardo da Vinci Jerry Rice I would describe myself as a person as: Hard working Favorite Food: Lasagna The reason I love football is: You get to compete If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive What people don’t know about me is: I used to be a If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive My favorite stadium in which to play is: Autzen on: Hot Pockets swimmer on: PB & J stadium Favorite Movie: Money Talks The reason I love football is: The competition Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting The toughest player I have faced in college is: Leigh Favorite Actress: Nia Long My favorite pre-game ritual is: Watching tape Favorite TV Show: Family Guy Torrence If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would My greatest athletic moment is: Winning state for If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would A friend from another college football team is: play me is: Mike Epps wrestling play me is: The Rock Michael Beach (Montana State) Favorite musical group or performer: Jay-Z My favorite stadium in which to play is: Washington After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered The reason I chose Stanford University is: Diversity If I were not playing college football, I would be: State as: A good guy and hard worker Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To deal with Playing college basketball The reason I chose Stanford University is: My The best advice I ever received was: Honesty is the people that I don’t like The person who had the greatest influence on my teammates best policy My favorite class at Stanford is: Sleep and Dreams life: My brother Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: A lot The person who had the greatest influence on my What sets Stanford apart from other college football Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the NFL The best thing about Stanford is: The people life: My father programs: The coaching staff My advice to youngsters: Never give up on your dreams My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM The place I’d most like to visit: Madrid The sports team I followed when I was younger: If I won $1 million, I would: Spend it in about a month on What sets Stanford apart from other college football The favorite place I’ve visited: England Lakers things that would depreciate programs: The caliber of people who go to Stanford Hobbies: Sports cars The sports team I followed when I was younger: Ten years from now, I’d like to be: A doctor Arizona Cardinals My advice to youngsters: Do what you love The athlete I admire most is: Lance Armstrong If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a house The person I admire most is: My father If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: The President

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Julian Brooks #46 Brian Bulcke #58 Position: DB Height: 5-11 Weight: 190 Position: MLB Height: 6-4 Weight: 255 Year: Freshman Year: Sophomore Hometown: Sacramento, California Hometown: Windsor, Ontario, Canada High School: Rio Linda HS High School: St. Anne HS Pronunciation: Bull-key

In High School: Earned 2006 Capital Valley All-Conference and All-Academic At Stanford: One of six true freshman to play in 2006, Brian proved a year ago that honors as a senior in 2006 when he made 90 tackles and picked up three passes to go he should be a contributor on the Cardinal defense for the next three seasons … He will with a pair of fumble recoveries and two PAT blocks on defense … Also contributed 189 battle for playing time in 2007 at middle linebacker and see action on special teams … receiving yards, 107 rushing yards, 100 kick return yards and one receiving touchdown Stanford’s only player from Canada … Has all the tools to become an outstanding player on offense … Participated in the 2007 Optimist All-Star Game following his senior sea- in the Pac-10 Conference. son … Named the Most Outstanding Senior among defensive backs at the 2006 Oregon The 2006 Season: Played in eight of 12 games as a true freshman with one start Football camp … A strong player for his size, breaking his school’s record for the power- while earning his first varsity letter … Brian was inserted into the starting lineup in game clean with a 305-pound lift … Won first place in a weightlifting competition during his three after injuries hit the linebacking corps … He responded brilliantly in the game sophomore year for the 175-pound weight class … Helped his team to three consecutive against Navy as he led he led the team with 14 tackles – the second highest single game Capital Valley Conference titles in each of his final three prep campaigns … His club’s total by a Cardinal defender during the entire 2006 season … Injuries limited his play best season came in his sophomore campaign with a Sac-Joaquin Division III section title throughout the season … Finished the year with 19 total tackles. and 10-3 overall record … Also participated in four seasons of track and field as a prep In High School: Regarded as one of the top three prospects in Canada … Played as well as one of rugby, helping his squad to a B-League championship in the latter … defensive end and offensive guard for St. Anne High School in Ontario … Five-year Won first place in his school’s trigonometry competition to earn a spot in the 2006 state starter on both sides of the ball in high school and team captain as a senior … Named competition. an All-Ontario offensive guard by Weir’s Magazine … Defensively, he was named the Personal Information: Born February 14, 1989 … Undeclared major … Has Conference Defensive MVP as a senior … Tallied 54 tackles and seven sacks during picked up numerous honors throughout his youth, including being named one of the his senior season … The youngest defensive starter on Team Ontario’s 2004 National Sacramento Observer’s “30 Under 30” to honor the top achievers under 30 years of age Championship team … Played for four years for the Essex Ravens of the Ontario Varsity that were born in Sacramento … Also won a national award as the 2006 Mentee/Student Football League (summer club) … Started all four years and was team captain the final of the Year for 100 Black Men of America, Inc. three … During his final season, he accounted for 57 tackles and a league-leading 9.5 sacks while being named the league’s Defensive Lineman of the Year as well as being Getting to Know Julian Brooks If I were not playing college football, I would be: selected to the All-Star team … In 78 career games in high school and summer league, Staying in shape to play a different sport he tallied 564 tackles, 66 sacks, 15 pass breakups, seven blocked kicks, 11 forced fumbles I would describe myself as a person as: Nonchalant I would like to be remembered at Stanford for: Being and humble unique and down to earth and six fumble recoveries … Two-time recipient of the Ontario Tackle Football Academic What people don’t know about me is: I made it through The best advice I ever received was: To pick your Excellence Award … Named his summer league’s top academic player. poverty battles and learn how and when to be tolerant The reason I love football is: It gives me a way to The people who have had the greatest influence in Personal Information: Born April 27, 1987 … Undeclared major. release my stress my life are: My mother Theresa Brooks and my mentor For me to improve as a person, I need to: Respect and Vaughn Evans love everyone equally One moment in history I wish I could have seen is: Bulcke’s Career Statistics My favorite pre-game ritual is: To pray during the Jesus rise from the dead Year UT AT TT Sack-Yds TFL-Yds Int-Yds National Anthem The place I’d most like to visit: Spain My greatest athletic moment is: Clinching the game The favorite place I’ve visited: San Diego 2006 7 12 19 0-0 0-0 0-0 with an interception during our biggest rivalry game my Hobbies: Video games, playing cards, chess and board games Totals 7 12 19 0-0 0-0 0-0 senior year in high school Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Graduated from The reason I chose Stanford is: The strong Black community Stanford, helping other poor minorities do the same Favorite Pro Sports Team: San Diego Chargers My advice to youngsters: Don’t let adversity hinder you, Getting to Know Brian Bulcke If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: My Favorite Pro Sports Athlete: LaDainian Thomlinson be transparent and allow the shots that everyone else little brother The person I admire most is: My mother Theresa Brooks takes at you to pass right through you Nickname: Bulks or The Incredible Bulk Favorite Food: Mom’s spaghetti carbonara If I could spend a day with anyone it would be: Jesus Most prized possession: My birth certificate I would describe myself as a person as: Powerful, If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Best book I have read: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison If I won a lot of money, I would: Give half to my mother Intense, Hardworking on: Met-RX Big 100 protein bars Least Favorite Food: Jelly Beans and put the rest in a savings account The reason I love football is: The passion behind the Favorite Movie: Last Samurai If I had to cook all of my meals, I would probably The Stanford Football team will be fun to watch game and the brotherhood between players on a team If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would survive on: Grits and sausages this year because: We have new coaches and a new I pattern my play after: Jevon Kearse and Jack play me is: Sylvester Stallone Favorite TV Show: Family Guy mindset, and the only direction is up Youngblood Favorite musical groups or performers: Rammstein, Favorite Musical Artists: Kirk Franklin and Kanye West The thing I love most about sports is: The competition My favorite pre-game ritual is: Du Hast by Rammstein Slipknot, NiN, Jordan Jones If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would I am most thankful in my life for: The love of my family My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the Canadian The best advice I ever received was: At the end of the play me is: Will Smith One wish I would make for the 21st century is: That I National Championship day, can you look back and say you gave it everything My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: The don’t get injured so I have a chance to prove myself The teammate I admire the most is: Chris Horn you had? big hits I deliver over the course of a season played as My favorite stadium in which to play is: Painsville, The person who had the greatest influence on my a slideshow California life: My dad A friend from another college football team is: Chris The place I’d most like to visit: Italy Rwabukamba (Duke) The favorite place I’ve visited: Belgium What sets Stanford apart from other college football Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Playing pro ball programs: Integrity, prestige and a winning tradition My advice to youngsters: If you have a dream, you are The sports team I followed when I was younger: the only thing holding yourself back Detroit Lions My most prized possession: Canadian flag that all my When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: family and friends signed before I came to Stanford Jevon Kearse If I won $1 million, I would: Help set up a greater football The athlete I admire most is: Steve Nash community back home The person I admire most is: My dad

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Fred Campbell #51 Jordan Carr #64 Position: OLB Height: 6-1 Weight: 225 Position: DE Height: 6-2 Weight: 230 Year: Sophomore Year: Freshman Hometown: New Rochelle, New York Hometown: Portola Valley, California High School: New Rochelle HS High School: Woodside HS

At Stanford: Played inside linebacker the past two seasons, but was moved to In High School: Three-sport athlete from nearby Woodside High School in Portola outside linebacker during the spring … Continues to show promise as a player who Valley, California … Started at both defensive end and offensive guard as a senior … could become a key contributor to the Cardinal defense … Good athletic instincts and Named First Team All-League and All-County as a DE after recording 15 sacks, six forced tremendous work ethic … Will battle for a starting spot at one OLB position in 2007 and fumbles, one interception (returned 45 yards for a TD), one blocked punt and one should be a valuable member of Stanford’s special teams. blocked kick … Scout.com ranked him the No. 15 defensive end in California … Two-way The 2006 Season: Although he struggled through some injuries in 2006, Fred starter as a junior, earning postseason honors as a DE … Following his senior season, he managed to play in nine games, starting one, and earning his first varsity letter … He was named a Wendy’s High School Heisman nominee and was a recipient of a National was mainly used as a special teams player and reserve inside linebacker … In the season Football Foundation Hall of Fame Scholarship … Also played varsity basketball and base- opener at Oregon, he recorded three total tackles, one tackle-for-loss and a forced fumble ball … Member of the California Scholastic Federation. in his first collegiate game … He started at inside linebacker in Stanford’s game against Personal Information: Born June 15, 1989 … Undeclared major. No. 1 ranked USC on November 4 and was credited with two tackles and a half-tackle- for-loss. Getting to Know Jordan Carr Favorite Food: Shrimp If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman inside linebacker. Nickname: The Juggernaut on: Pizza In High School: Ranked as the No. 15 recruit in the state of New York and named to I would describe myself as a person as: Bold Favorite Movie: The Godfather The reason I love football is: The camaraderie Favorite TV Show: Seinfeld the All-Northeast Team by SuperPrep … He played tight end, fullback and defensive end For me to improve as a person, I need to: Focus more My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Winning his last two years at New Rochelle High School … First Team All-State, All-Westchester My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music the Pac-10 Currently on my iPod: Frank Sinatra Favorite musical group or performer: Earth, Wind & Fire County, All-Section and All-League following his senior season … Also named to the All- My greatest athletic moment is: Winning CCS as a If I were not playing college football, I would be: State Scholastic Team … As a junior, he was selected First Team All-League and Second sophomore Attending college The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Getting admitted After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered Team All-Section … Two-year letterwinner in track … Events were the 100m, 200m and into Stanford as: A winner The reason I chose Stanford University is: Athletics The person who had the greatest influence on my shot put … Played violin in the school orchestra for four years … Member of the All- and academics life: My father State Orchestra. The sports teams I followed when I was younger: The place I’d most like to visit: Italy Golden State Warriors, San Francisco 49ers, San The favorite place I’ve visited: New York City Personal Information: Born March 20, 1987 … Mathematics and Computational Francisco Giants My advice to youngsters: Work hard and good things Science major … National Achievement Finalist … Mother, Mary, attended Stanford. The three people in history I admire most are: Andrew happen Hamilton, Abraham Lincoln, Julius Caesar My most prized possession: My grandfather’s leather Favorite Website: wikipedia.com jacket Campbell’s Career Statistics Best book I have read: Catch-22 If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a house Year UT AT TT Sack-Yds TFL-Yds Int-Yds 2006 2 3 5 0-0 1.5-2 0-0 Totals 2 3 5 0-0 1.5-2 0-0

Getting to Know Fred Campbell Best book I have read: Enders Game Favorite Food: Pizza I would describe myself as a person as: Optimistic Least Favorite Food: Eggplant Stephen Carr # What people don’t know about me is: I was born in If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Fairbanks, Alaska on: I don’t know whatever I wanted. I think I’m a pretty 25 The reason I love football is: I love the competition good cook. Position: WR Height: 6-3 Weight: 220 I pattern my play after: Any aggressive defender Favorite Movies: Gladiator, Lion King, Road to Perdition Year: Redshirt Freshman For me to improve as a person, I need to: Keep Favorite TV Shows: South Park, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Hometown: Chula Vista, California working at it Favorite Actors: Tom Hanks, Don Cheadle My favorite pre-game ritual is: Getting focused and Favorite Actresses: Halle Berry, Salma Hayek High School: Eastlake HS maybe listening to some music If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would My greatest athletic moment is: winning a state play me is: Denzel Washington championship in high school My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: A big hit The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Being alive Favorite musical group or performer: Jay-Z Friends from other college football teams are: Ray After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered Rice (Rutgers), Glen Lee (Rutgers), Courtney Green (Baylor) as: A great player At Stanford: Talented second-year player who looks to have the ability to become a The reason I chose Stanford University is: Great The best advice I ever received was: Life is all about starter in the future … He will compete for playing time at wide receiver this season … football and a pretty good school attitude Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: There is no The people who had the greatest influence on my Has good size and athleticism … Should be a contributor on special teams in 2007. substitute for hard work life: My parents The best thing about Stanford is: The people One moment in history I wish I could have seen: I The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman wide receiver. My favorite class at Stanford is: Sleep and Dreams wish I could have walked on the Moon My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM The place I’d most like to visit: Anywhere outside of In High School: PrepStar named Stephen to its All-West team while SuperPrep What sets Stanford apart from other college football the U.S. Magazine selected him to the All-FarWest squad … Caught 47 passes for over 700 yards programs: The fact that every kid on the team applied The favorite place I’ve visited: Florida and got into Stanford Hobbies: Studying and 10 touchdowns as senior … Earned First Team All-CIF honors as a defensive back by The sports team I followed when I was younger: Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Alive the San Diego Union Tribune and First Team All-CIF as a wide receiver by the San Diego The 49ers My advice to youngsters: Stay positive and work hard When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: My most prized possession: It’s not really a possession Hall of Champions as a senior … Also named First Team All-League as a utility player Jerry Rice but my family and friends are most important to me. and Third Team All-State as a defensive back … First Team Academic All-CIF as well … The athletes I admire most are: Jerry Rice, Steve Young, If I won $1 million, I would: Put it in the bank Ray Lewis The one thing about college football I would change: As a junior, he had 38 catches for 795 yards and six touchdowns to go along with two The people I admire most are: My parents More people across the country will acknowledge the rushing TDs … Defensively, he had 98 tackles, nine tackles-for-loss and four intercep- The three people in history I admire most are: Ghandi, Pac-10 Richard Pryor, Chris Rock tions and was named First Team All-League as a defensive back … He was named the league Player of the Year in basketball as a junior after averaging over 19 points and 11 rebounds per game … First Team Academic All-CIF and Second Team All-CIF in basket- ball as junior … Four-year member of the track and field team, where he competed in the 100m, 200m, 110 high hurdles, long jump and triple jump. Personal Information: Born April 20, 1988 … Undeclared major.

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Getting to Know Stephen Carr The three people in history I admire most are: Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X and Che Guevara Nickname: S. Carr Favorite Website: datpiff.com I would describe myself as a person as: Ambitiously Best book I have read: The Autobiography of Malcolm X Josh Catron # dominant Favorite Food: Mexican Food 47 What people don’t know about me is: My actual If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Position: FB Height: 6-0 Weight: 236 ethnicity on: Mac and cheese and microwavable burritos Year: Sophomore The reason I love football is: It opens up doors that Favorite Movie: Tupac Resurrection nothing else can Favorite TV Show: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Hometown: Torrance, California I pattern my play after: Terrell Owens Favorite Actor: Samuel L. Jackson High School: Torrance HS My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to my music If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would Currently on my iPod: A whole lot of good music play me is: Will Smith Pronunciation: Cay-tron The teammate I admire the most is: Mark Bradford Favorite musical group or performer: Do or Die My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford If I were not playing college football, I would be: Stadium Playing college basketball The toughest player I have faced in college is: After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered At Stanford: Josh has played linebacker and fullback his first two seasons at Stanford Brandon Harrison as: An intelligent athlete A friend from another college football team is: Marcus The best advice I ever received was: “Chance losing for … He will play fullback in 2007 for the second straight year … Will also be used on spe- Yarbrough (San Diego State) winning, but don’t lose the chance to win.” – Ray Jones cial teams … Will battle for playing time at the fullback position … Still has three years The reason I chose Stanford University is: It’s the “Take nothing for granted, and don’t take granted as greatest place on Earth nothing.” – Young Jeezy of eligibility remaining. The best thing about Stanford is: The people I have met The people who had the greatest influence on my My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM life: My parents The 2006 Season: Converted to fullback prior to the season, Josh was used primar- The sports teams I followed when I was younger: The place I’d most like to visit: South America ily on special teams and as a reserve fullback … Earned his first varsity letter … Had two Chicago Bulls, San Francisco 49ers The favorite place I’ve visited: Cabo San Lucas When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Hobbies: Playing basketball, listening to music, meeting total tackles for the season … As a fullback, he was used mainly in blocking situations. Jerry Rice new people The athlete I admire most is: Michael Jordan Ten years from now, I’d like to be: A veteran in the NFL The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman linebacker. The person I admire most is: My father My most prized possession: My pride and confidence In High School: Two-sport athlete from Torrance High School in Southern If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a car and real estate Gabrielle Union California … Josh earned All-League honors in both football and baseball … As a senior in football, he played running back and linebacker … He was named to the CIF Southern Section Division X All-Defensive Team, All-Area First Team on offense and the Offensive Player of the Year in his league … He rushed for 1650 yards and 16 touchdowns, had 565 receiving yards and seven more TDs, and had 130 tackles and 15 tackles-for-loss … An Xxavier Carter # All-League running back as a sophomore and junior … In baseball, he was a four-year 29 varsity letterwinner … First Team All-League pitcher and the league’s Most Outstanding Position: RB Height: 5-11 Weight: 200 Player … Named a High School Scholar-Athlete for the Los Angeles chapter of the Year: Sophomore National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. Hometown: Dallas, Texas Personal Information: Born May 2, 1987 … Undeclared major … Member of the High School: Frisco HS California Scholastic Federation and the National Honor Society.

Getting to Know Josh Catron The athlete I admire most is: David Robinson At Stanford: A backup running back the past two seasons, Xxavier will battle for The person I admire most is: My dad I would describe myself as a person as: Adventurous If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Jesus playing time in 2007 on special teams as well as at running back … Still has three more What people don’t know about me is: I’m adopted The three people in history I admire most are: Bill years of eligibility remaining … Could become a key contributor to the Cardinal offense The reason I love football is: There’s nothing more Gates, William Buffet, Aron Ralston exciting that battling the opponent Favorite Website: youtube.com in the future. I pattern my play after: Nick Frank Best book I have read: Huckleberry Finn For me to improve as a person, I need to: Listen better Favorite Food: Prime rib The 2006 Season: Did not see any game action as a reserve running back. My favorite pre-game ritual is: Bathroom Least Favorite Food: Fruit The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman running back. Currently on my iPod: ZZ Top Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the USSSA Favorite Actor: Russell Crowe In High School: The only running back in the 2005 freshman class, Xxavier came to Baseball World Series when I was 14 Favorite Actress: Jessica Alba The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Backpacking 30 If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would Stanford as one of the top running backs in the state of Texas … He gained 1013 yards miles through the jungles of Costa Rica play me is: Ving Rhames and scored nine touchdowns as a senior at Frisco High School in Dallas … Earned First The teammate I admire the most is: Tom McAndrew Favorite musical group or performer: Eric Clapton My favorite stadium in which to play is: Painsville, USA If I were not playing college football, I would be: Team All-District and First Team Academic All-District honors following his senior sea- The reason I chose Stanford University is: Great A rock star son … As a junior, he was First Team Academic All-District and Second Team All-District football, academics, weather and location The person who had the greatest influence on my Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: The physics life: My parents … Three-year letterwinner in track … Events were the 100m, 200m, 400m and relays … of time and space warping One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Bests included 10.4 in the 100m and 50.0 in the 400m … Participated in the Texas Relays The best thing about Stanford is: Weather and location The place I’d most like to visit: Chile My favorite class at Stanford is: Black Holes The favorite place I’ve visited: Alaska as a junior and senior. My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM Hobbies: Guitar, snowboarding, outdoor sports Personal Information: What sets Stanford apart from other college football Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Retired Born October 2, 1986 … Undeclared major … Member programs: The bond between the players My advice to youngsters: Always apply yourself of the National Honor Society … His father, Russell, starred at SMU from 1979-82 and The sports team I followed when I was younger: Los If I won $1 million, I would: Turn it into $100 million was a first round pick in the NFL Draft by the New York Jets … He played in the NFL for Angeles Lakers seven seasons, four with the Jets and three with the Raiders.

Getting to Know Xxavier Carter Favorite Website: wikipedia.com Best book I have read: Candide Nickname: Reverend Least Favorite Food: Tofu I would describe myself as a person as: All action If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably no cameras survive on: I do cook most of my meals so that’s What people don’t know about me is: I speak French a hard one I pattern my play after: Eric Dickerson Favorite Movie: Life Tastes Good Currently on my iPod: A lot of stolen music Favorite TV Show: Robot Chicken The teammate I admire the most is: T.C. Ostrander Favorite Actor: Harry Lennix My favorite stadium in which to play is: Our stadium Favorite Actress: Alice Braga A friend from another college football team is: Alex If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would Odiari (Oklahoma State) play me is: Seu Jorge My favorite class at Stanford is: British Politics If I were not playing college football, I would be: My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM Going to culinary school What sets Stanford apart from other college football One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The programs: The amount of work we do creation of the sandwich The sports team I followed when I was younger: The place I’d most like to visit: Dubai Liverpool F.C. Hobbies: Botany and horticulture The athlete I admire most is: Floyd Mayweather, Jr Ten years from now, I’d like to be: A Jeopardy question If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: My most prized possession: My swagger Issey Miyake If I won $1 million, I would: Travel The three people in history I admire most are: Harry Moses Horwitz, Louis Feinberg and Jerome Lester Horwitz

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Thaddeus Chase #21 Preston Clover #69 Position: SS Height: 6-0 Weight: 205 Position: OG Height: 6-4 Weight: 300 Year: Junior Year: Senior Hometown: El Paso, Texas Hometown: Lake Forest, California High School: Burges HS High School: Laguna Hills HS

At Stanford: Has continued to improve and move up the depth chart after walking- At Stanford: A fifth-year senior, Preston is a three-time letterwinner who has been on to the Cardinal program in 2004 … He played wide receiver his first two years on The used as a reserve offensive lineman and special teams player the past three seasons … He Farm and was converted to defense prior to the 2006 campaign … In 2007, he should be can play center or guard but will focus on the guard position in 2007 … Will also be a in the mix to receive increased playing time in the Cardinal’s secondary and compete for key member of Stanford’s special teams … One of three fifth (or sixth) year players on the starting spot at strong safety … Should also play a key role on special teams. the offensive line. The 2006 Season: Earned his first varsity letter as a reserve safety and member The 2006 Season: Earned his third varsity letter as a reserve offensive lineman and of Stanford’s special teams … Moved from receiver to safety prior to the season … special teams player … Played both center and guard … Started one game (11/11/06 at Saw action in all 12 games … Named the team’s Greg Piers Award winner as the Most Washington) at left guard and played in eight. Outstanding Offensive Service Team Player. The 2005 Season: Backup offensive guard and center who received his second var- The 2005 Season: Reserve wide receiver who did not see any game action in 2005. sity letter … Saw playing time on special teams as well. The 2004 Season: Did not play in 2004 as a true freshman wide receiver. The 2004 Season: Earned his first varsity letter as a reserve offensive lineman and In High School: Played wide receiver and free safety for Burges High School in El special teams player … Played in all 11 games … Had some key blocks on the Cardinal’s Paso, Texas … Led the city in receptions with 54 and was fourth with 611 yards receiving kickoff return team … Honorable mention Pac-10 All-Academic selection. following his senior season … As a free safety in his senior year, he had 100 tackles with The 2003 Season: Did not play as a true freshman offensive guard. 76 solos … Three-time letterwinner in football and four-year letterwinner in track … In High School: One of the top offensive line prospects in the West from Laguna Selected First Team Academic All-State 1-4A, Honorable Mention All-State 1-4A, First Hills High School in Southern California … Named to the All-FarWest team by Team All-District (WR & FS), Second Team All-City as a receiver and team captain as a SuperPrep and All-West Region by PrepStar … Rivals.com rated him No. 10 on its list senior … In track, he was chosen All-District and District 1-4A Male Athlete of the Year of the top centers in the country … Was named First Team All-County, All-CIF and as well as qualifying for the Regional meet three consecutive years … He was the 2004 All-League as a senior … Also named First Team All-CIF and All-League as a junior District champion in the 200m dash and was a key member of his prep track team that … Participated in volleyball and soccer in high school … The Orange County Register ranked #1 in El Paso during his junior and senior seasons … Class valedictorian, National Scholar-Athlete selection … National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Merit Black Achievement Award, Boys State Delegate, HOBY Youth Leadership ambas- Scholar-Athlete in 2002-03 … Named Student of the Year as a senior by the South sador, Kodak Young Leaders and Who’s Who Among African American High School Orange County Exchange Club. Students. Personal Information: Born March 15, 1985 … Mechanical Engineering major … Personal Information: Born April 30, 1986 … Philosophy major … Member of Member of the California Scholastic Federation and the National Honor Society. the National Honor Society and Who’s Who Among American High School Students.

Chase’s Career Statistics Getting to Know Preston Clover Best book I have read: The Worst Case Scenario Handbook Favorite Food: Milkshakes Year UT AT TT Sack-Yds TFL-Yds Int-Yds I would describe myself as a person as: Aware, Least Favorite Food: Olives 2006 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 diligent If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Totals 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 What people don’t know about me is: I am a twin on: Burritos The reason I love football is: The amount of preparation Favorite Movie: The Fastest Indian it takes to achieve victory Favorite TV Show: 24 For me to improve as a person, I need to: Set no limits Favorite Actor: Tom Hanks Getting to Know Thaddeus Chase The three people in history I admire most are: Dr. My favorite pre-game ritual is: Going through the plays Favorite Actress: Angela Lansbury Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X and Christopher Reeve in my head If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would Nicknames: Fiz, T.j., Thaddy Best books I have read: The Da Vinci Code, Angels and My greatest athletic moment is: Pitching a perfect game play me is: Ali G I would describe myself as a person as: Dedicated, Demons (both by Dan Brown) in IM softball My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Scoring hungry Favorite Food: Seafood The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Finding out I had in some way What people don’t know about me is: I’m afraid of bees Least Favorite Food: Tofu a twin sister Favorite musical group or performer: Weezer The reasons I love football are: The competition and the If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive My favorite stadium in which to play is: Los Angeles After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered bonds I make with my teammates on: Grilled chicken breast (thank you George Foreman Coliseum as: Hardworking Currently on my iPod: I have many genres of music to go Grill) A friend from another college football team is: Marty The best advice I ever received was: Measure twice along with my changing moods Favorite Movies: 300, Gladiator, Man on Fire Tadman (Boise State) cut once The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Finally stepping Favorite TV Shows: 24, Heroes, Smallville The reason I chose Stanford University is: Best of The people who had the greatest influence on my on the field and traveling with the football team Favorite Actors: Denzel Washington, Djimon Hounsou both worlds life: My mom, dad and my sister My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Favorite Actresses: Sandra Bullock, Jennifer Connelly Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: How to weld One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The Stadium (Painsville, CA) If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would The best thing about Stanford is: The PRL first heavier-than-air powered flight at Kitty Hawk A friend from another college football team is: Ryan play me is: Shamar Moore My favorite class at Stanford is: ME 203 The place I’d most like to visit: Great Barrier Reef Darnell (Harvard) My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Make My least favorite class at Stanford is: Math 51 The favorite place I’ve visited: Horseshoe Bend, Lake The reason I chose Stanford University is: It was a chance an awesome tackle on the goal line causing a fumble, What sets Stanford apart from other college football Powell, Arizona to receive a great education and play Division I football recovering the fumble and taking it to the house for a TD programs: The diversity Hobbies: Building stuff Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: I have a lot If I were not playing college football, I would be: The sports team I followed when I was younger: Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Building stuff more to learn Running college track The LA Kings My most prized possession: 1950 Willy’s Cj3a The best thing about Stanford is: The campus and my After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a 1985 Delorean and a network of friends as: One of the hardest working players the university Pelé flux capacitor My favorite class at Stanford is: Ancient Athletics, has ever seen The athlete I admire most is: Jeremy McGrath The one thing about college football I would change: Ten Things The place I’d most like to visit: Japan The people I admire most are: My mom and dad Make it a playoff system My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM The favorite place I’ve visited: Kuwait If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: What sets Stanford apart from other college football Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Playing in the NFL or Grandpa Olsson programs: A big focus on excelling both in the classroom a lawyer with a family and on the field My advice to youngsters: Always give 110% in whatever The sports team I followed when I was younger: you do Dallas Cowboys If I won $1 million, I would: Buy my parents their dream The athlete I admire most is: Michael Jordan house, invest/save some and do some traveling The person I admire most is: My dad

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Getting to Know Joe Dembesky The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus Christ, FDR, Sir Thomas More Nickname: Joey D Favorite Website: menshealth.com L.D. Crow # I would describe myself as a person as: Easygoing Best book I have read: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury 3 What people don’t know about me is: I pitched for the Favorite Food: Mom’s lasagna Position: QB Height: 6-3 Weight: 215 St. Louis Cardinals scout team Least Favorite Food: Sushi Year: Freshman The reason I love football is: It constantly pushes you If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive mentally and physically on: Grilled chicken breast and brown rice Hometown: Palm Harbor, Florida I pattern my play after: Matt Lepsis Favorite Movie: Gladiator High School: Countryside HS For me to improve as a person, I need to: Stay in Favorite TV Shows: Man vs. Wild, Deadliest Catch God’s word Favorite Actor: Russell Crowe My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music Favorite Actress: Salma Hayek Currently on my iPod: Dragonforce If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would My greatest athletic moment is: Receiving a scholarship play me is: Ronnie Coleman to Stanford Favorite musical group or performer: Children of Bodom In High School: One of the top quarterback prospects in the nation … L.D. was The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Finding Jesus If I were not playing college football, I would be: Christ Playing college baseball ranked as the No. 27 QB in the country by Rivals.com and No. 44 by Scout.com … The teammate I admire the most is: Bobby Dockter After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered PrepStar named him to its All-Southeast Team … Rivals.com also ranked him among The toughest player I have faced in college is: Udeme as: A straight shooter Udofia The best advice I ever received was: “Don’t let the the Top 100 recruits in the state of Florida … Chosen among the Top 25 recruits in Friends from other college football teams are: Jimmy good things in life rob you of the best things.” – Clay the Tampa Bay Area … Threw for over 1700 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior and Clausen (Notre Dame), Duke Lemmens (Florida), Casey Matthews Matthews (Oregon) The person who had the greatest influence on my over 1300 yards and 11 TDs as a junior … First Team All-Pinellas County, 5A All-State The reason I chose Stanford University is: The best life: My dad Honorable Mention and a participant in the Pinellas County All-Star Game in 2006 … combination of athletics and academics One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: You always Resurrection Named Second Team All-County as a junior. get what you need The place I’d most like to visit: Fiji The best thing about Stanford is: The people you meet The favorite place I’ve visited: Boston Personal Information: Born February 10, 1989 … Undeclared major … Member My favorite class at Stanford is: Spring IHUM Hobbies: Hanging out with my girlfriend, playing video of the National Honor Society … Graduated Summa Cum Laude. My least favorite class at Stanford is: PWR games What sets Stanford apart from other college football Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Married and walking programs: The academic standard for the athletes closer to God The sports team I followed when I was younger: Penn My advice to youngsters: You can’t always get what you Getting to Know L.D. Crow Favorite Food: Chicken State Football want, but you get what you need Least Favorite Food: Cucumber When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: My most prized possession: My salvation Nickname: Lawrence If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Joe Jurevicius If I won $1 million, I would: Let it ride! I would describe myself as a person as: Competitive on: Eggs The athlete I admire most is: Troy Polamalu The one thing about college football I would change: What people don’t know about me is: My work ethic Favorite Movie: Wedding Crashers The person I admire most is: My dad Compensation for the players The reason I love football is: A team coming together Favorite TV Show: SportsCenter for a common goal Favorite Actor: Will Ferrell I pattern my play after: Peyton Manning My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: A My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music touchdown pass in a two minute drill to beat USC Currently on my iPod: Young Jeezy Favorite musical groups or performers: Young Joc, My greatest athletic moment is: Starting first varsity Young Jeezy, Lil Boosie game in high school If I were not playing college football, I would be: The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Getting to go Going to college as a student to Stanford After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered # A friend from another college football team is: Seaver as: A winner Bobby Dockter Brown (South Carolina) The best advice I ever received was: “There’s always 68 The reason I chose Stanford University is: The someone working harder than you” Position: OT Height: 6-5 Weight: 295 combination of athletics and academics The people who had the greatest influence on my Year: Junior The sports team I followed when I was younger: life: My parents Florida Gators One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Hometown: Edmonds, Washington When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Super Bowl I High School: Kamiak HS Danny Wuerffel The place I’d most like to visit: Hawai’i The athlete I admire most is: John Lynch The favorite place I’ve visited: Bahamas The person I admire most is: My mom Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Playing in the NFL If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: My advice to youngsters: Don’t give up on your dreams John Rockne If I won $1 million, I would: Invest it The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus The one thing about college football I would change: At Stanford: Fourth-year junior who helps give the Cardinal an experienced, quality Christ, Donald Trump, Johnny Unitas No intentional grounding Best book I have read: The Grapes of Wrath backup offensive lineman … Has played guard since coming to the Farm after earning prep All-American honors but was moved to left tackle during the 2007 spring … Bobby will also be the team’s short snapper this season. The 2006 Season: Earned his first varsity letter as a backup offensive guard and member of Stanford’s special teams. Joe Dembesky # The 2005 Season: Used in a reserve role at offensive guard. 75 The 2004 Season: Did not play as a true freshman offensive guard. Position: OT Height: 6-5 Weight: 295 In High School: A PrepStar All-American offensive lineman from Kamiak High Year: Redshirt Freshman School in Washington … SuperPrep named him to the All-FarWest Region team … Hometown: Simi Valley, California Long Beach Press Telegram Best in the West selection … All-Western Conference as a High School: Oaks Christian HS senior … The Seattle Times Red Chip player … Seattle Post-Intelligencer All-Area team … Nominated for the Army East-West All-American Bowl and Washington’s East-West Game … Winner of the Snohomish County Football Officials Hall of Fame Award … Three-year starter in high school and two-time team captain … First Team All- At Stanford: Redshirted the 2006 season while battling injuries, but is now healthy Conference as a junior … Participated in wrestling for one season and track for three and ready to compete for playing time … Will be used in a reserve role in 2007 as a years … Best marks are 49-0 in the shot put, 140-0 in the discus and 150-0 in the javelin. backup offensive tackle and will be in the hunt for a starting position in the future. Personal Information: Born April 2, 1986 … Sociology major … Played the tuba The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman offensive tackle. in Symphonic Band and Chamber Winds for three years and was a three-year member In High School: Rated by PrepStar as one of the top offensive lineman in the West of the Show Band … Honor roll all six semesters in HS and active in several community and in the nation … Joe was named All-West by PrepStar after leading Oaks Christian projects. High School to 31 consecutive wins and its third straight CIF Section Championship … He was named First Team All-Tri Valley, First Team All-CIF and Second Team All-State as a senior … Second Team All-League as a junior … Played three years of varsity baseball as a righthanded pitcher … Named Second Team All-League as a sophomore and junior. Personal Information: Born August 21, 1987 … Undeclared major … National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete.

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Getting to Know Bobby Dockter If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Getting to Know Jim Dray Least Favorite Food: Fish on: Macaroni and cheese If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Nickname: Dock Favorite Movie: Monty Python and the Holy Grail Nickname: Dray on: Chicken parmesan I would describe myself as a person as: Someone who Favorite TV Show: The Office My greatest athletic moment is: Winning a state Favorite Movie: The Big Lebowski has passion and integrity Favorite Actor: Christopher Walken championship Favorite TV Show: Seinfeld What people don’t know about me is: I got married on If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Favorite Actor: Ed Norton June 16, 2007 play me is: Mr. T Stadium Favorite Actress: Olivia Harewood The reason I love football is: It is the sport that God has Favorite musical group or performer: Audio Adrenaline The reason I chose Stanford University is: Education If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would blessed me with the body and the talents to play If I were not playing college football, I would be: Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Bicycles play me is: Vince Vaughn I pattern my play after: Reggie White Having a lot more free time! are useful Favorite musical group or performer: Saves the Day My favorite pre-game ritual is: I kiss my wedding ring After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered The best thing about Stanford is: The weather The person who had the greatest influence on my as I take it off as: A hard worker and a dedicated member of the team My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM life: My father Currently on my iPod: O Fortuna The best advice I ever received was: Don’t let anyone The sports team I followed when I was younger: Jets One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Getting married look down on you because you are young, but set an When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Building of the pyramids My favorite stadium in which to play is: The Rose Bowl example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in Barry Sanders The favorite place I’ve visited: Newport The reason I chose Stanford University is: It is hands faith and in purity – 1 Timothy 4:12 The person I admire most is: My father Hobbies: Watching movies down the best place to be a student-athlete in the world One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Playing in the NFL The best thing about Stanford is: The people that go ascension of Jesus Christ Bridget Bardot My most prized possession: High school state here The place I’d most like to visit: The castles of Wales Best book I have read: A Million Little Pieces championship ring What sets Stanford apart from other college football The favorite place I’ve visited: Victoria B.C. Favorite Food: Double bacon cheeseburger If I won $1 million, I would: Buy my own place programs: We are a band of brothers Hobbies: Playing video/computer games, watching movies When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: and relaxing with my wife Cortez Kennedy Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Happily married to my The athlete I admire most is: Dick Hoyt beautiful wife Amie in a house with a white picket fence, The person I admire most is: My wife, Amie two kids, and a dog If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Jesus My advice to youngsters: So in everything, do to others The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus, what you would have them do to you – Matthew 7:12a Paul, Martin Luther King, Jr. My most prized possession: My wedding ring Favorite Website: beyondtheultimate.org If I won $1 million, I would: Invest it. C.J. Easter # Best book I have read: The Bible 12 Favorite Foods: Macaroni and cheese with sausage and peas Position: CB Height: 6-0 Weight: 183 Least Favorite Food: Brussels sprouts Year: Sophomore Hometown: Foster City, California High School: San Mateo HS

Jim Dray # 83 At Stanford: Third year in the Cardinal football program after walking on prior to Position: TE Height: 6-5 Weight: 255 the 2005 season … Will compete for playing time as a reserve corner and member of Year: Sophomore special teams. Hometown: Paramus, New Jersey The 2006 Season: Did not see any game action as a backup cornerback. High School: Bergen Catholic HS The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman cornerback. In High School: Started at quarterback and cornerback as a senior at San Mateo High School … Set the school’s all-time single season passing record with 2376 yards … At Stanford: Stanford’s returning starter at tight end, Jim showed great promise a Named Team and Offensive MVP in addition to being All-San Mateo County Honorable year ago while starting 11 of 12 games in his redshirt freshman season … He has contin- Mention and All-Metro Team Honorable Mention following his senior season … As a ued to improve both his blocking and receiving skills and should play a more prominent junior, helped his team to the Central Coast Section Division III Championship starting role in the Cardinal offense in 2007. at corner and returning kicks and punts … Also an outstanding baseball player … First Team All-Peninsula Athletic League and San Mateo High School Offensive Player of the The 2006 Season: Started the final 11 games at tight end for the Cardinal and finished the year tied for second on the club with 19 catches for 178 yards and one Year as a junior after batting .455 with 25 stolen bases and two home runs … Was named touchdown … Named to The Sporting News Pac-10 All-Freshman squad … Had at least San Mateo High Academic Athlete of the Year in the spring of his junior year. one catch in 10 of 12 contests … Caught his first career touchdown on a 19-yard scoring Personal Information: Born September 23, 1987 in Adak, Alaska … Management strike from Trent Edwards at San Jose State (9/6/06) in the team’s second game of the Science and Engineering major. season and his starting debut … In game three, he had a season-high four catches for 24 yards versus Navy (9/16/06) … Had two receptions in six of Stanford’s 12 games. Getting to Know C.J. Easter The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus Christ, Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman tight end. Nickname: C.J. Best book I have read: The Bible In High School: Prep All-American by both SuperPrep and PrepStar … Ranked as the I would describe myself as a person as: Hard working Favorite Food: Cheeseburger What people don’t know about me is: I was born in If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive No. 6 tight end in the nation by SuperPrep and the No. 8 overall recruit in the state of New Adak, Alaska on: Protein shakes Jersey … PrepStar ranked him as the No. 1 tight end in the East … Ranked as the No. 7 The reason I love football is: The mental and physical Favorite Movie: Crash competition Favorite TV Show: 24 tight end in the country by ESPN.com, No. 12 on Rivals.com and No. 17 on Scout.com … I pattern my play after: Charles Woodson Favorite Actor: Dennis Haysbert Career stats included 66 receptions, 786 yards and five TDs … Defensively, he accounted For me to improve as a person, I need to: Remember Favorite Actress: Christina Milian to keep God first If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would for 281 total tackles, 27 tackles-for-loss, 20 sacks and eight interceptions … He started at My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the CCS play me is: Usher both tight end and outside linebacker as a junior and senior … Two-time First Team Championship in football in high school My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: The biggest thrill in my life to date is: My first football Returning an interception 100 yards for a touchdown to All-Bergen County, All-North Jersey and All-League … Named Second Team All-State practice as a Cardinal win the Rose Bowl following his junior and senior seasons … MVP of State Championship Game in 2003 … My favorite stadium in which to play is: The C-House Favorite musical group or performer: Usher The toughest player I have faced in college is: Mark If I were not playing college football, I would be: As a senior, he had 28 receptions for 320 yards and one touchdown to go along with 65 Bradford Playing college baseball tackles, 4.5 sacks and two interceptions … Set school records for receptions and receiving A friend from another college football team is: Toke After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered Kefu (Eastern Washington) as: A hard worker who made the best of his abilities yards for a tight end … Starting outside linebacker as a sophomore. The reason I chose Stanford University is: The all- The best advice I ever received was: Everything around excellence of the University happens for a reason Personal Information: Born December 31, 1986 … Science Technology and Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To manage The person who had the greatest influence on my Society major … Member of the National Honor Society. my time life: My father The best thing about Stanford is: My teammates One moment in history I wish I could have seen: My favorite class at Stanford is: Sports Nutrition Jesus’ Resurrection Dray’s Career Statistics My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM The place I’d most like to visit: Africa What sets Stanford apart from other college football The favorite place I’ve visited: Hawai’i Year Rec Yds Avg TD LG programs: The academic standards Hobbies: Reading about sports 2006 19 178 9.4 1 19 The sports team I followed when I was younger: The Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Happily married and Totals 19 178 9.4 1 19 Oakland Raiders living comfortably When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: My advice to youngsters: Keep your faith in God Barry Sanders and Deion Sanders My most prized possession: My CCS championship ring The athlete I admire most is: Timi Wusu If I won $1 million, I would: Buy something for each of The people I admire most are: My parents my family members and invest the rest If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: The one thing about college football I would change: Christina Milian We would get paid

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Pannel Egboh #91 Jason Evans #33 Position: DE Height: 6-6 Weight: 275 Position: RB Height: 6-1 Weight: 195 Year: Junior Year: Senior Hometown: Mesquite, Texas Hometown: Acworth, Georgia High School: North Mesquite HS High School: Harrison HS Pronunciation: Puh-nell Egg-bow

At Stanford: An athletic and gifted defensive end, this could be the season Pannel At Stanford: Fifth-year senior who will provide quality depth at the running back establishes himself as one of the league’s top defensive linemen … Suffered a broken position and be the team’s top kickoff return specialist … Has carried the ball 85 times leg in game four of the 2005 season and played the entire 2006 season at less than full for 276 yards to go along with 19 receptions the past three years … Stanford’s leading strength … He has shown the ability to be an active force capable of putting pressure on rusher in 2005 and leading kick return specialist in 2006 … Will compete for playing the quarterback and creating havoc in the offensive backfield … Has great size, speed and time at running back in 2007 … Two-year letterwinner. quickness for a defensive end … His continued improvement will be a key factor for the The 2006 Season: Played in all 12 games as a reserve running back and Stanford’s Cardinal defense in 2007. kickoff return specialist … Led the team with 16 kick returns for 349 yards and a 21.8 The 2006 Season: Posted a career-high 45 tackles (25 solo, 20 assisted) to lead all yard average … Posted career-bests of six kick returns for 151 yards against Oregon State, Stanford defensive linemen, while tying for the team lead with 5.5 tackles-for-loss for 17 including a career-best 35-yarder that was the second longest kick return by a Stanford yards … Started all 12 contests at defensive end … Had a career-best seven tackles in the player in 2006 … Had a 32-yard return versus Navy … Rushed 11 times for 32 yards and season-opener at Oregon, while picking up a career-best 2.0 tackles-for-loss at Arizona had one reception for eight yards. State … Had a career-high five solo tackles at Washington … Had a sack at Arizona State The 2005 Season: Although he did not start a game, Jason was a key component and a half-sack against Navy … Had five or more tackles in five games. of the Cardinal offense and wound up as the team’s leading rusher … He played in 10 The 2005 Season: After playing a reserve role through the first three games of the games and finished with a team-high 248 yards rushing on 72 carries … He also had 18 season, Pannel earned himself a spot in the starting lineup in game four at Washington State receptions, tops among Cardinal running backs, for 135 yards … In the season-opener … But, on October 8 in Pullman, Wash. – on the second to last play of the game – Pannel at Navy, he rushed for a career-high 63 yards on 10 carries while also catching two passes suffered a broken leg and was forced to miss the rest of the season … He finished the year for 18 yards … He had a career-long 28 yard rush, which ended up being the longest run with 15 total tackles, 2.5 tackles-for-loss, one quarterback sack, two pass breakups and one by a Cardinal running back the entire season … He carried the ball 12 times for 62 yards QB hurry … In the season opener at Navy, in his first collegiate game, he accounted for six at Oregon and six times for 33 yards and his only TD of the year at USC … Had three tackles, a sack and a tackle-for-loss … The next week against UC Davis, he had four tackles, catches for 31 yards in Stanford’s win at Washington State. an assisted tackle-for-loss and a pass breakup … Prior to his injury against Washington State, The 2004 Season: Received limited playing time as a reserve running back … he had four tackles, a tackle-for-loss and a quarterback hurry. Appeared in the first two games of the season versus San Jose State and BYU … Had one The 2004 Season: Did not play in 2004 as a true freshman defensive end. carry in each game for a net of minus four yards. In High School: Played tight end and defensive end for North Mesquite High School The 2003 Season: Did not play as a true freshman running back. in Texas … SuperPrep named him to its All-Southwest team … First Team All-District In High School: An All-American running back who accounted for 3850 yards and 12-5A as a defensive end following his senior season when he accounted for 54 tackles, 32 touchdowns rushing and receiving during his junior and senior seasons … Listed four sacks, three fumble recoveries and three blocked field goals … Played in a Wing-T among the nation’s top running back prospects by every recruiting source … SuperPrep offense that focused on running the ball … Did not play football as a junior to focus on named him to its Elite 100 team, an All-American and the No. 10 running back in the academics … Played only one season of varsity football … Named All-State Academic country while also ranking him as the No. 4 recruit in the state of Georgia … Lemming’s and McDonald’s Scholar-Athlete following his senior season … Also played basketball, ranked Evan as the No. 11 athlete and No. 16 safety in the country … Rivals.com had earning two varsity letters. Evans as the No. 12 running back in the nation while TheInsiders.com rated him No. 17 Personal Information: Born March 23, 1986 … Management Science and nationally … Member of Max Emfinger’s Ultimate Super 11 team … PrepStar Dream Engineering major … Member of the National Honor Society. Team as one of the Top 100 recruits in the nation … PrepStar also ranked him the No. 13 running back in the country and No. 2 in the Southeast … Rushed for 1375 yards and 15 Egboh’s Career Statistics TDs as a junior and over 1200 yards and 15 TDs his senior season … As a senior, he also Year UT AT TT Sack-Yds TFL-Yds Int-Yds caught 30 passes for 438 yards and five touchdowns and averaged over 40 yards per kick- 2005 9 6 15 1-2 2.5-4 0-0 off return … As a defensive back, he accounted for 48 tackles, five interceptions and 29 2006 25 20 45 1.5-8 5.5-17 0-0 Totals 34 26 60 2.5-10 8.0-21 0-0 pass breakups as a senior … Named All-State and All-County as a senior … Chosen the County Offensive Player of the Year … Atlanta Journal Constitution Super Southern 100, Georgia Top 50 and Georgia Super 11 … Helped his prep team to a 56-6 record during Getting to Know Pannel Egboh If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive his four years … Finalist for the Watkins Award as the top African-American Student- on: Spaghetti Athlete in the country. Nickname: Peazy Favorite Actress: Halle Berry I would describe myself as a person as: Dedicated If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would Personal Information: Born September 7, 1984 … Communication major … I pattern my play after: Jevon Kearse play me is: Tom “Tiny” Lister, Jr. For me to improve as a person, I need to: Pray more My ultimate Sportscenter highlight would be: Dunking Comes from a football family … Father, Terry, was an All-American defensive back often the ball over defenders in the second round of my high at North Carolina Central University … Brother, Brandon, was a defensive back at My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to Lil Jon school playoffs My greatest athletic moment is: Playing high school If I were not playing college football, I would be: In Northwestern and a member of the 2000 Big Ten Championship team. basketball and going three rounds in the playoffs a marching band The sports team I followed when I was younger: The The best advice I ever received was: Never forget Jason Evans’ Career Stats Dallas Cowboys where you came from When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: The person who had the greatest influence on my Year Att. YG YL Net Avg. TD Lg. Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Lg. Charles Haley life: My father 2004 2 0 4 -4 -2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The athlete I admire most is: Hakeem “The Dream” The favorite place I’ve visited: Nigeria 2005 72 268 20 248 3.4 1 28 18 135 7.5 0 16 Olajuwon Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the NFL or an The person I admire most is: My father orthopedic surgeon 2006 11 35 3 32 2.9 0 8 1 8 8.0 0 8 If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: My advice to youngsters: Academics is key Totals 85 303 27 276 3.2 1 28 19 143 7.5 0 16 My family If I won $1 million, I would: Buy my parents a new home Favorite Food: Steak

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Getting to Know Jason Evans Favorite TV Shows: Heroes, Naruto, Entourage, Curb Getting to Know Kris Evans Least Favorite Food: Fish Your Enthusiasm If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Nickname: Sour Grapes Favorite Actor: Eddie Murphy Nickname: Kris or KE on: Spaghetti I would describe myself as a person as: Enthusiastic Favorite Actress: The lady from Deja Vu I would describe myself as a person as: I chill Favorite Movie: Crash and outgoing If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would What people don’t know about me is: I was once a Favorite TV Show: Smallville What people don’t know about me is: I am fluent in play me is: Mos Def pro gamer My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: An American Sign Language Favorite musical groups or performers: Ludacris, The reason I love football is: The competition interception returned for a touchdown to win the game The reason I love football is: The teammates Gnarles Barkley For me to improve as a person, I need to: Continue to Favorite musical group or performer: Usher My favorite pre-game ritual is: Cartoons on the bus ride If I were not playing college football, I would be: Just pursue more knowledge and education If I were not playing college football, I would be: over and my famous pre-game stretch Livin’ the Dream! My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music Running track at Michigan State My favorite stadium in which to play is: The Los After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the Michigan After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered Angeles Coliseum at night as: Someone who brought something else to the program state indoor DMR with my friends as: A great athlete as well as individual A friend from another college football teams is: Scott The best advice I ever received was: “Get up field” The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Riding the largest The best advice I ever received was: Learn from these Lenahan (North Carolina) – Terry Evans and fastest roller coaster in the world (Millennium Force) experiences whether they are negative or positive The reason I chose Stanford University is: It’s the The person who had the greatest influence on my The teammate I admire the most is: Nick Sanchez The person who had the greatest influence on my perfect opportunity life: My brother The reason I chose Stanford University is: The players life: My mother The best thing about Stanford is: The football players One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Many other One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The My favorite class at Stanford is: Greek Mythology When Carrot Top first started his cycle idealogical views of the world first Million Man March My least favorite class at Stanford is: Physics 50 The place I’d most like to visit: Georgia The best thing about Stanford is: The atmosphere The place I’d most like to visit: Ebiza, Italy What sets Stanford apart from other college football The favorite place I’ve visited: England My favorite class at Stanford is: The fate of reason The favorite place I’ve visited: Canc´un, Mexico programs: We are a real family Hobbies: Video games, facebook, movies philosophy class Hobbies: Sleeping, playing video games and playing poker The sports team I followed when I was younger: Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Sour graping My least favorite class at Stanford is: PWR 1 Ten years from now, I’d like to be: A well established Detroit Lions something or somebody What sets Stanford apart from other college football businessman and two years from retirement The person I admire most is: My father My advice to youngsters: “If you wanna be somebody, programs: The player bonds and constant hard work My advice to youngsters: Have fun Favorite Website: dictionary.com and you wanna go somewhere, you better wake up and The sports team I followed when I was younger: 49ers My most prized possession: My computer Best book I have read: Samson Agonistes pay attention.” – Whoopi Goldberg, Sister Act 2 When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: If I won $1 million, I would: Save half and invest the rest Favorite Food: Cube steak My most prized possession: My DVDs No one The one thing about college football I would change: If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a better entertainment The athlete I admire most is: Mia Hamm I would make summers totally off but that’s the whole on: Hamburger Helper system, and a Hat too The person I admire most is: My father point of college football! Favorite Movie: Way too many to choose from, my If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: God collection surpasses all others Best book I have read: Harry Potter series Favorite Food: Spaghetti

Kris Evans # Coby Fleener # Position: CB Height: 6-0 Weight: 188 24 82 Position: TE Height: 6-6 Weight: 220 Year: Sophomore Year: Freshman Hometown: Monroe, Michigan Hometown: Lemont, Illinois High School: Monroe HS High School: Joliet Catholic Academy

At Stanford: Will compete for increased playing time at cornerback … Third-year In High School: Coby has the size to play tight end and the speed to play wide sophomore who helps give the Cardinal added depth in the secondary … Still has three receiver … He caught 34 balls for 706 yards (20.4 average) and eight touchdowns as a years of eligibility remaining … Could also be a member of Stanford’s special teams. senior while earning a reputation as one of the state’s top prospects … Scout.com ranked The 2006 Season: Earned his first varsity letter as a reserve cornerback and mem- him as the No. 17 recruit in Illinois and No. 1 tight end, as well as No. 39 among tight ber of Stanford’s special teams … Played in all 12 games and registered four total tackles. ends nationally … Rivals.com ranked him No. 15 in the state and the No. 40 tight end The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman cornerback. prospect in the country … PrepStar named him to its All-Midwest Team while Tom In High School: Talented defensive back and running back from the state of Lemming named him to the All-State team … Following his senior season, he earned All- Michigan who was recognized as one of the nation’s top recruits … SuperPrep and Conference, All-Area, All-State and Academic All-State honors … Played safety, tight end PrepStar named Chris to their All-Midwest Teams … He was rated among the top pros- and wide receiver as a junior … Also a standout basketball player … All-Area selection as pects in the state of Michigan: No. 18 by the Detroit Free Press and No. 34 by the Detroit a junior in basketball. News … As a senior, he rushed for 1310 yards (8.5 ypr) and 14 touchdowns while also Personal Information: Born September 20, 1988 … Undeclared major … Member returning two kickoffs for touchdowns … As a cornerback, he had 40 tackles and an of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and an Illinois State Scholar. interception … He earned First Team All-League, All-Region, All-Metro and All-Western Michigan as a running back … As a junior, he was named First Team All-League and All- Getting to Know Coby Fleener Least Favorite Food: Mayonnaise If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Region as both a defensive back and running back … Participated in track and basketball Nickname: Coby on: Anything I could put in the microwave as well … Three-time All-League selection in basketball … Best times in track included I would describe myself as a person as: Trustworthy Favorite Movie: The Green Mile What people don’t know about me is: I was born 11 Favorite TV Show: Boston Legal 10.8 in the 100m, 21.8 in the 200m and 48.7 in the 400m. lbs. 3 oz. Favorite Actor: Bruce Willis Personal Information: Born July 11, 1987 … Sociology major … Named one of The reason I love football is: I am competitive, and I Favorite Actress: Julia Roberts always want to win If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would 10 scholar-athletes in the state of Michigan in 2004-05. I pattern my play after: Greg Olsen play me is: George Clooney For me to improve as a person, I need to: Listen better My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: to the needs of others Catching the game-winning overtime touchdown in the Kris Evans’ Career Statistics My favorite pre-game ritual is: Saying a prayer during National Championship Game Year UT AT TT Sack-Yds TFL-Yds Int-Yds the National Anthem If I were not playing college football, I would be: Currently on my iPod: A little bit of everything Playing college basketball 2006 2 2 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 My greatest athletic moment is: Receiving my first After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered Totals 2 2 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 scholarship offer as: The best receiver to ever have played at Stanford My favorite stadium in which to play is: Soldier Field The best advice I ever received was: Prove everyone A friend from another college football team is: Aaron wrong Nagel (Notre Dame) The person who had the greatest influence on my The reason I chose Stanford University is: The life: My mom combination of excellent academics and athletics One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The The sports team I followed when I was younger: writing of the Declaration of Independence The Bears The place I’d most like to visit: Rome When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: The favorite place I’ve visited: Hawai’i Walter Payton Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Playing professional The athlete I admire most is: Michael Jordan football The person I admire most is: My mom My advice to youngsters: Never let anyone tell you that If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: God you can’t do something The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus, My most prized possession: My phone Abraham Lincoln, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If I won $1 million, I would: Invest it Favorite Website: facebook.com The one thing about college football I would change: Best book I have read: Leading With the Heart by Coach K Make one bowl the National Championship Game Favorite Food: Pizza every year

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Alex Fletcher #60 Jason Forcier #4 Position: OG Height: 6-3 Weight: 295 Position: QB Height: 6-2 Weight: 208 Year: Junior Year: Sophomore Hometown: Old Brookville, New York Hometown: San Diego, California High School: St. Anthony’s HS High School: St. Augustine HS Last School: Michigan Pronunciation: Force-ee-a

At Stanford: Alex started the first possible 20 contests of his Cardinal career on the At Stanford: Joined the Cardinal program in 2007 after playing two seasons at offensive line in 2005 and ’06 with 12 starts at center (including the team’s first nine Michigan, where he was a reserve quarterback … After a record-breaking prep career, games in 2006) and eight at right guard before missing Stanford’s final three contests Jason went to Michigan in 2005 as one of the nation’s top quarterbacks out of St. of the ’06 season due to injury … He is expected to be one of the team’s top offensive Augustine High School … He will sit out the 2007 season due to NCAA transfer rules, lineman in 2007 and the starter at right guard … Has the ability and potential to earn but will have two more years of eligibility remaining in 2008 and 2009. postseason honors … Came to Stanford from St. Anthony’s High School in New York as At Michigan: Earned first varsity letter in 2006 as a reserve quarterback … Played one of the nation’s top recruits. QB in six games … Completed 3-of-3 passing for 30 yards … Took first career snaps in The 2006 Season: Alex came into the season the expected starter at one offensive season-opener against Vanderbilt … Completed both pass attempts for 21 yards versus guard spot, but injuries forced him to move to center … He wound up starting the first Central Michigan … First career completion was a nine-yard pass to Carson Butler nine games of the year at center before an injury forced him to miss the final three games against the Chippewas … Added a 12-yard toss to Greg Mathews versus CMU … Gained of the year … He was a 2006 Preseason First Team All-Pac-10 selection by Phil Steele’s two yards against the Chippewas on his first career rush attempt … Played on the last College Football Magazine as well as a Second Team selection by The Sporting News. series at Minnesota … Saw action at quarterback versus Michigan State … Played final The 2005 Season: The only member of the Cardinal’s offensive line to start all 11 series at quarterback versus Northwestern … Tossed a nine-yard pass and gained 12 yards games … He was the team’s starter at right guard for eight games, but injuries forced him on a keeper at Indiana … Did not see game action as a true freshman in 2005. to start three games at center … The Sporting News named him an Honorable Mention In High School: Attended Santa Ana Mater Dei High School before transferring to Freshman All-American and First Team Freshman All-Pac-10 … His teammates voted St. Augustine High School as a senior (2004) … Two-year starter at signal caller for Mater him winner of the Menlo-Atherton Trophy as the team’s Most Outstanding Freshman. Dei as a sophomore and junior, and at St. Augustine as a senior … Completed 301-of- The 2004 Season: Did not play in 2004 as a true freshman center and guard … 500 passes for 4285 yards and 50 touchdowns as a junior and senior … Rushed for 1815 Winner of the Greg Piers Award as the team’s Most Outstanding Offensive Service Team yards and scored 24 TDs during final two years … Completed 204-of-319 attempts for Player. a San Diego high school record 2915 yards and 40 touchdowns with eight interceptions as a senior … Rushed for 1014 yards and 16 scores senior year … Connected on 97-of- In High School: SuperPrep named him to its Elite 50 team as one of the best pros- 181 passes for 1370 yards and 10 TDs as a junior … Rushed 132 times for 801 yards and pects in the nation … Consensus prep All-American from St. Anthony’s High School in eight touchdowns as a junior … Gained First Team All-State honors as a senior … Serra New York … SuperPrep ranked him No. 34 on its list of the nation’s top recruits … They League Offensive Player of the Year as a junior … Three-star prospect, No. 48 player in also ranked him as the No. 1 prospect in the state of New York and the No. 3 offensive California and No. 15 dual-threat quarterback nationally according to Rivals.com … line prospect in the nation … Rivals.com ranked him as the No. 2 offensive line recruit Rated an All-West Region prospect by Prep Star Magazine … Collegefootballnews.com in the country and the No. 1 recruit in New York … TheInsiders.com named him to the ranked him as No. 41 quarterback prospect in nation … First Team All-State underclass- 24-man All-American team, the No. 20 recruit in the nation and No. 2 offensive line man as a sophomore and junior … Selected to play in California North-South Game … prospect in the country … EA Sports First Team All-American … Two-time First Team Ran track for two years and played basketball for three seasons … Clocked 10.8 in 100 All-State, All-Long Island, All-City and All-Suburbs following his junior and senior sea- meters and a time of 22.3 in 200 meter dash as a sophomore. sons … Nike Camp All-American … U.S. Army All-American selection … Captain of the East team at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Personal Information: Born April 12, 1986 … Undeclared major … Father, Michael, played quarterback at the University of San Diego. Personal Information: Born September 5, 1986 … Science, Technology and Society major … Member of the National Honor Society … U.S. Army Scholar-Athlete … Father, Steven, played football at Princeton. Getting to Know Jason Forcier Favorite Food: Mexican Least Favorite Food: I love it all Nickname: JForce Favorite Movie: 300 I would describe myself as a person as: A leader Favorite TV Show: ESPN Getting to Know Alex Fletcher My favorite class at Stanford is: MS&E 193 What people don’t know about me is: I started working Favorite Actor: Jim Carrey My least favorite class at Stanford is: French 3 for the family business at six years old Favorite Actress: Jessica Alba Nickname: Fletch What sets Stanford apart from other college football The reason I love football is: The parallels to life If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would I would describe myself as a person as: Intense and programs: The type of success that the players have I pattern my play after: Myself (intensity of a linebacker, play me is: Will Ferrell ambitious after they graduate in anything that they do playmaker and leadership of a quarterback) My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Last What people don’t know about me is: I was a highly The sports teams I followed when I was younger: For me to improve as a person, I need to: Only control second national championship touchdown pass ranked tennis player when I was 12 Yankees, Giants, Knicks what is in my power Favorite musical group or performer: Red Hot Chili The reason I love football is: It is legal combat and my The athlete I admire most is: John Starks My favorite pre-game ritual is: Relax Peppers teammates The people I admire most are: Jesse Rogers, Jim Stump Currently on my iPod: Everything you can think of, except If I were not playing college football, I would be: I pattern my play after: Nobody Favorite Website: espn.com country Studying a lot more For me to improve as a person, I need to: Hang out with Favorite Food: BBQ My greatest athletic moment is: First collegiate pass After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered C-los … great guy Least Favorite Food: Salmon at Michigan as: A successful alum My favorite pre-game ritual is: Puking because I feel Favorite TV Shows: Entourage, SportsCenter, NFL Total The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Earning a full The best advice I ever received was: Work hard and better after Access scholarship do the right thing Currently on my iPod: Jessica Simpson If I were not playing college football, I would be: My favorite stadium in which to play is: The The people who had the greatest influence on my My greatest athletic moment is: Beating Navy in Playing college lacrosse opposition’s life: My parents Annapolis with my family and friends in attendance After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered The toughest player I have faced in college is: A.J. The place I’d most like to visit: Atlantas (Bahamas) The biggest thrill in my life to date is: In South Bend as: A great football player Hawk (Ohio State) The favorite place I’ve visited: Home laying out Victor Abiamari on our sidelines The person who had the greatest influence on my A friend from another college football team is: Chad Hobbies: Working out, studying, going to beach, hanging The teammates I admire the most are: All of the non- life: My mom Henne (Michigan) out with the family scholarship players One moment in history I wish I could have seen: My The reason I chose Stanford University is: Elite Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Happy and successful My favorite stadium in which to play is: The Los dad playing football academics/football My advice to youngsters: Believe in yourself Angeles Coliseum The place I’d most like to visit: Australia The sports team I followed when I was younger: My most prized possession: My scholarship, soon to be The toughest player I have faced in college is: Haloti The favorite place I’ve visited: Cabo Detroit Lions Stanford degree Ngata (Oregon) Hobbies: Working out and CPG When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: If I won $1 million, I would: Buy my parents nice cars and Friends from other college football teams are: C.J. Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the NFL Troy Aikman then invest the rest Bacher (Northwestern), Brandon Robinson (Boston My advice to youngsters: Hard work does not guarantee The athlete I admire most is: Johnny Unitas College), Matt Hahn (Penn State), John-Kevin Dolce The one thing about college football I would change: you anything, but without it you don’t have a chance The people I admire most are: My parents Playoff system (Virginia) My most prized possession: The cross in my backpack Favorite Website: Google connects you to anything The reason I chose Stanford University is: For life If I won $1 million, I would: Invest Best book I have read: Johnny Unitas after football The one thing about college football I would change: The best thing about Stanford is: My teammates Pay the players

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Getting to Know Jonathan Frink When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Me. I grew up in Bloomington, Indiana, watching players like Nickname: Frinktrain my brother, Jamil, Rex Grossman and Antwaan since I was Andrew Fowler # I would describe myself as a person as: Relentless seven years old and committed The athlete I admire most is: Ray Lewis because of his 59 work ethic Position: MLB Height: 6-2 Weight: 220 What people don’t know about me is: I like musicals The person I admire most is: Jamil Frink because of Year: Sophomore and pepperoni pizza The reason I love football is: Competition how he has handled adversity … he told me, it’s not the Hometown: San Diego, California I pattern my play after: Watching and studying other great 90% of what happens that matters only 10% on how you chose to deal with it High School: The Bishop’s School players who have the warrior instinct … domination that’s what it’s about The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus, Last School: Williams College For me to improve as a person, I need to: Pray first, learn Nelson Mandela and Mr. Cook patience and remember God has given me the ability Favorite Websites: Rivals.com, Scout.com and facebook. My favorite pre-game ritual is: Staying calm com The biggest thrill in my life to date is: A big hit against Best book I have read: Long Walk To Freedom Clarksdale in my first game back from injury Favorite Food: Chicken tenders and honey buns My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Least Favorite Food: Milk At Stanford: Attended Division III Williams College in Williams, Massachusetts, as Stadium – nothing better than winning at home! If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: A friend from another college football team is: Southern cooking greens, catfish and red velvet cake a true freshman in 2006-07 and helped the Ephs win the NESCAC league championship Jamison Hughes (Mississippi) – “Water covers two-thirds If I were not playing college football, I would be: A with an 8-0 record in 2006 … Transferred to Stanford during the summer of 2007 … of the earth, we covered the rest” hockey player The reason I chose Stanford University is: Academics After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered Played middle linebacker and was the team’s snapper a year ago. was always a factor and coach Harbaugh’s enthusiasm as: A relentless player with a quiet spirit In High School: Four-year letterwinner in football at The Bishop’s School in San and confidence to win The best advice I ever received was: Always go beyond Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Stanford what is expected and learn to think outside the box Diego …Two-time First Team All-Coastal League as a tight end and linebacker… All-CIF is a place where dedication to help students succeed in The person who had the greatest influence on my all areas exists life: My mom Academic First Team in 2005… Led San Diego County with 144 tackles and averaged The best thing about Stanford is: The campus The favorite place I’ve visited: Philadelphia, 14.4 tackles per game as a senior in 2005 … As a junior, he recorded 126 tackles ... Also What sets Stanford apart from other college football Pennsylvania – I love Philly cheesesteaks programs: I can have it all … academics and be a Ten years from now, I’d like to be: NFL player or a four-year letterwinner in baseball … All-CIF selection as a sophomore and junior contributing player as Stanford claims its rightful position corporate liaison in business … I like being a team player … 2006 Puma Preseason All-American … Team captain in football and baseball in in the Pac-10 My advice to youngster: Always have a plan B and keep The sports team I followed when I was younger: academics first his junior and senior year … National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Indiana Hoosiers because my brother, Jamil, was a My most prized possession: My signed team football Scholar-Athlete award winner … San Diego Union Tribune Scholar-Athlete … Spanish defensive tackle and I liked watching the versatility of If I won $1 million, I would: Learn how to utilize the National Honor Society … Two-time recipient of the Roundtable Award for leadership. Antwaan Randle El money in a positive way and donate to food banks Personal Information: Born January 12, 1988 … Undeclared major.

Getting to Know Andrew Fowler Favorite Movie: Snatch Favorite TV Show: Rome # I would describe myself as a person as: Tenacious Favorite Actor: Russell Crowe Corey Gatewood What people don’t know about me is: I love to cook Favorite Actress: Sienna Miller 34 The reason I love football is: The camaraderie and contact If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would Position: WR Height: 5-11 Weight: 185 I pattern my play after: Donnie Edwards play me is: Matt Damon Year: Freshman My favorite pre-game ritual is: Yoga My ultimate Sportscenter highlight would be: Forcing Currently on my iPod: The Stones, Ice Cube, Common a fumble while a teammate scoops and scores Hometown: Randolph, Massachusetts The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Getting into Stanford Favorite musical group or performer: Kanye West High School: Belmont Hill School A friend from another college football team is: Eric If I were not playing college football, I would be: In Anderson (Williams College) culinary school The reason I chose Stanford University is: The After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered challenge in the classroom and on the football field as: Tough The sports team I followed when I was younger: The best advice I ever received was: Never, never, Chargers never give up In High School: The top receiver prospect in the state of Massachusetts and one When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: The person who had the greatest influence on my John Lynch life: My mother of the mostly highly regarded in the nation … Corey was ranked by Scout.com as the The athlete I admire most is: Lou Gehrig One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The No. 7 recruit in the state and the No. 1 receiver … Rivals.com rated him among the Top The people I admire most are: My mom and dad battle at Thermopylae If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Bill Gates The place I’d most like to visit: Rome 50 receiver prospects in the country and PrepStar named him to the All-East team … The three people in history I admire most are: Teddy The favorite place I’ve visited: St. Petersburg Named to Scout.com’s New England Top 15 team … Although a top receiver prospect, Roosevelt, Douglas McArthur and Mark Antony Hobbies: Surfing Favorite Website: pandora.com Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Happy Corey played running back and defensive back as a senior in high school … He rushed Best book I have read: Freakonomics My advice to youngsters: Hit the books as hard as your for over 1000 yards and scored 21 TDs while picking off four passes in leading his team to Favorite Food: Spicy tuna roll opponents If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive My most prized possession: LT autograph an undefeated season and a league championship … He was named the league’s Co-MVP, on: Anything I can grill First Team All-League and All-New England, and was chosen to play in the Massachusetts All-Star Game … Three-time First Team All-League selection … As a junior, he had 22 catches for over 500 yards and 12 touchdowns along with six interceptions … Earned All- New England honors as a receiver … First Team All-League as a sophomore while record- ing six interceptions … Four-year varsity basketball player and three-time All-League Jonathan Frink # selection … Competed in the 100m, 200m, 4x100 and long jump in track and field … 55 All-New England honors in all four events … Best marks are 10.6 in the 100m, 21.98 in Position: ILB Height: 6-2 Weight: 230 the 200m and 22-0 in the long jump. Year: Freshman Hometown: Oxford, Mississippi Personal Information: Born July 13, 1988 … Undeclared major … Member of the High School: Oxford HS National Honor Society and Chinese National Honor Society.

Getting to Know Corey Gatewood If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Jesus Christ Nicknames: Showtime, Greatwood Favorite Website: espn.com In High School: Comes to Stanford as one of the top recruits out of Mississippi I would describe myself as a person as: Diverse Favorite Food: Anything off grandma’s stove What people don’t know about me is: I speak Chinese Favorite Movie: Rush Hour … He was ranked by Scout.com as the No. 2 linebacker in the state, No. 12 overall The reason I love football is: It’s an escape from life’s Favorite TV Show: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air recruit in Mississippi and No. 25 linebacker prospect in the country … First Team daily tasks Favorite Actor: Chris Tucker I pattern my play after: Nobody My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Kickoff All-State as a senior after recording 104 total tackles, three sacks and a fumble recov- My favorite pre-game ritual is: Praying to God and return touchdown to win the national championship with ery … PrepStar named him to its All-Southeast team … Selected to participate in listening to music no time left My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the New Favorite musical group or performer: Lil Wayne the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game following his senior season … Also chosen England Championship If I were not playing college football, I would be: Mississippi Coaches’ Association 4A Defensive Player of the Year, First Team All-Area The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Acceptance to Playing college basketball Stanford After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered and All-Region … As a junior, Jonathan had 146 tackles in leading his team to the North The teammate I admire the most is: The one who as: A good example both on and of the field State Championship Game … He was named First Team All-State and the 4A Defensive wants to win The best advice I ever received was: Always consider A friend from another college football team is: Daniel your options Player of the Year … Competed in the shot put and discus on the track team, and was an Williams (Tennessee) One moment in history I wish I could have seen: All-Regional selection in basketball … 2005 Tri-Athlete Award winner … State Track and The best thing about Stanford is: The strong balance of Moses part the sea academics and athletics The place I’d most like to visit: Africa Field Championship Award. What sets Stanford apart from other college football The favorite place I’ve visited: Bermuda programs: Athlete’s intelligence Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the NFL Personal Information: Born September 12, 1988 … Undeclared major … Member The sports team I followed when I was younger: 49ers If I won $1 million, I would: Invest and give some to charity of the Mu Alpha Theta Math Society, University of Mississippi Accelerated Studies When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: The one thing about college football I would change: Jerry Rice Create a playoff system Program and Trent Lott Leadership Program. The people I admire most are: God and my parents

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Getting to Know Toby Gerhart The athlete I admire most is: Bo Jackson The person I admire most is: My mom Nickname: Touchdown Toby If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Toby Gerhart # I would describe myself as a person as: Quiet, humble Jesse James 7 and competitive Favorite Website: gostanford.com Position: RB Height: 6-1 Weight: 226 What people don’t know about me is: I am terrified of Favorite Food: Breaded pork chops Year: Sophomore horror movies Least Favorite Food: Broccoli The reasons I love football are: The competitiveness, If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Hometown: Norco, California my teammates, and thrill of walking out onto the field on: Mac and cheese High School: Norco HS on Saturdays Favorite Movie: Gladiator I pattern my play after: My father Favorite TV Show: 24 Pronunciation: Gare-heart For me to improve as a person, I need to: Be more open Favorite Actor: Will Ferrell with people and not be so quiet Favorite Actress: Jessica Alba My favorite pre-game ritual is: Getting nauseous from If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would being nervous play me is: Josh Hartnett At Stanford: Toby came to Stanford as one of the nation’s top two-sport athletes Currently on my iPod: Anything country My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Scoring My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the CIF football the game-winning touchdown to capture the Pac-10 title in football and baseball and after his freshman season, it’s easy to see why … He had an championship my senior year Favorite musical group or performer: Rascal Flatts immediate impact on both the Cardinal football and baseball teams as a true freshman The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Being able to play If I were not playing college football, I would be: both baseball and football at Stanford Playing college baseball a year ago … In football, he was the team’s second leading rusher, played in all 12 games My favorite stadium in which to play is: Autzen After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered and was an integral part of the Cardinal offense … In baseball, he also earned a spot in Stadium (Oregon) as: A successful two-sport athlete The toughest player I have faced in college is: Rey The best advice I ever received was: Strive to be the the starting lineup as a left fielder and was one of the team’ top threats … He finished the Maualuga – USC best in the nation, not just your school, area or state year hitting .289 with two home runs and 12 RBI … Great prospect in both football and A friend from another college football team is: Garth The people who had the greatest influence on my Gerhart, my brother (Arizona State) life: My parents baseball … Will once again play a key role for the Cardinal in 2007 as he will be one of The reason I chose Stanford University is: The One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Stanford’s top offensive players … A very tough, aggressive, hard-nosed football player. camaraderie of the team, the coaching staff, and mixing Battle of Troy the ability to have fun with the passion to win The place I’d most like to visit: Australia Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To overcome The favorite place I’ve visited: New York The 2006 Season: Stanford’s second-leading rusher as a true freshman in 2006 adversity on the football field Hobbies: Fishing, golfing, camping and going to the with 375 yards on 106 rushes for a 3.5 yards per carry average … Had 261 yards on 62 The best thing about Stanford is: Meeting some of the beach/river most gifted and talented people in the world rushes over his first six games before slowing to 113 on 44 carries in his final six contests Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Playing either pro My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM football or baseball … Stanford’s leading rusher on four occasions in 2006 at Oregon (16-55), at San Jose What sets Stanford apart from other college football My advice to youngsters: If you play multiple sports and programs: We work harder and should commit fewer love them equally, play them as long as you can State (13-82), versus Navy (9-40) and at UCLA (12-32) … Had Stanford’s second-longest mistakes My most prized possession: My cell phone run of 2006 when he broke free for a 38-yarder at San Jose State … Also accounted for 15 The sports team I followed when I was younger: Green Bay Packers If I won $1 million, I would: Invest it catches for 124 yards … Had a season-high four receptions for 31 yards versus Navy … When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: The one thing about college football I would change: Played in all 12 games with one start (at UCLA) … Several games midway through the My dad We get paid season when he battled injuries and was limited … Earned his first varsity letter. In Baseball: Had a promising rookie campaign on the diamond as an outfielder, hit- ting .289 (33-114) with a pair of homers, 12 RBI and three stolen bases … Added 23 runs scored, four doubles, 43 total bases, four walks, seven hit by pitches (tied for second on the team) and a sacrifice bunt … Fielded all 36 of his defensive chances successfully for a David Green # perfect 1.000 fielding percentage … Limited to 30 games and 23 starts primarily due to a 38 Position: PK Height: 6-1 Weight: 205 broken right forearm suffered when he was hit by a pitch in a game at Texas on February Year: Freshman 17 … Was out of action for about seven and a half weeks before returning to the field on Hometown: Mission Viejo, California April 10 … Had a career-high eight-game hit streak from April 21 – May 5 shortly after High School: Mission Viejo HS his return to action … Finished the season on a tear, going 10-for-21 (.476) over his final six games with four multiple-hit contests during the run … Also had a pair of career- high-tying three-hit contests over his last six games versus Pacific and in the season finale at USC (5/27/07) … Hit .286 with a homer, five RBI and one stolen base in 16 Pac-10 In High School: Scout.com rated David the No. 1 kicker in the country and named games (11 starts) … Had his first collegiate home run and a career-high three RBI versus him a First Team All-American … Rivals.com ranked him No. 6 nationally … As a senior, Fresno State (February 10). he hit 8-of-10 field goals with a long of 45 yards and put 85% of his kickoffs in the end In High School: One of the top two-sport stars in California as a senior as he zone… Also averaged 41 yards per punt … U.S. Army All-American and Scholar-Athlete was regarded as one of the state’s best football and baseball prospects … He broke the … Three-year starter at both kicker and punter … Two-Time First Team All-League and California High School career rushing record by more than 1000 yards while earning the All-CIF selection as a junior and senior … Named All-County following his senior season reputation as one of the premier running backs in the nation … Rushed for an amaz- … During his junior season had 42 touchbacks in 79 kickoffs. ing 9622 yards in his career, best all-time in California and the third best in the nation Personal Information: Born April 27, 1989 … Undeclared major … Won top hon- … As a senior, he rushed for 3233 yards and scored 39 touchdowns while leading his ors at the 2006 Chris Sailor National Kicking Combine for both placekicking and punting team to the Division V Southern Section title … He was named a prep All-American … Wendy’s High School Heisman candidate, California Scholastic Federation Gold Seal by PrepStar, SuperPrep, EA Sports and Parade Magazine while also being chosen the Bearer and National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete. Gatorade California Player of the Year … Cal-Hi Sports named him Mr. Football for 2005 and the state’s Player of the Year … SuperPrep.com ranked him the No. 26 running back in the country and the No. 27 recruit from California while Rivals.com rated him the No. Getting to Know David Green Least Favorite Food: Cottage cheese 7 fullback in the country … Other honors as a senior included First Team All-State and If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive I would describe myself as a person as: Well-rounded on: Eggs All-CIF, CIF Southern Section Player of the Year, CIF Division V Player of the Year, Los For me to improve as a person, I need to: Be disciplined Favorite Movies: Zoolander or 300 Angeles Times Player of the Year and the Conference Player and Athlete of the Year … In Currently on my iPod: Keane and Switchfoot Favorite Actor: Ben Stiller My greatest athletic moment is: Kicking the game- Favorite Actress: Kate Beckinsale baseball, he hit .549 as a junior while being named All-State, All-CIF, All-League and All- winning field goal my freshman year My ultimate Sports Center highlight would be: Kicking County … Baseball America named him among the Top 50 high school prospects in the A friend from another college football team is: Bryan the game-winning field goal from the opposite end zone Anger (Cal) in the Rose Bowl nation for the 2006 season … Also played three years of basketball. The reason I chose Stanford University is: For its Favorite musical group or performer: Switchfoot athletics, academics and great California location If I were not playing college football, I would be: Personal Information: Born March 28, 1987 … Undeclared major … Member of What sets Stanford apart from other college football Running for political office the California Scholastic Federation. programs: Great athletics and academics After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered The sports team I followed when I was younger: as: A hardworker France national soccer team The best advice I ever received was: From my mom Gerhart’s Career Statistics When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: The people who had the greatest influence on my Year Att. YG YL Net Avg. TD Lg. Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Lg. Zinedine Zidane life: My parents The athlete I admire most is: Matt Davenport One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The 2006 106 403 28 375 3.5 0 38 15 124 8.3 0 16 The person I admire most is: Jesus Christ American Revolution Totals 106 403 28 375 3.5 0 38 15 124 8.3 0 16 If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: With The place I’d most like to visit: Germany Lewis and Clark exploring the American West The favorite place I’ve visited: Yosemite The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus Hobbies: Music, volleyball, reading, camping Christ, our founding fathers and those who serve in the Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Holding political office U.S. military My advice to youngsters: Get good grades Favorite Website: Facebook My most prized possessions: My Bible and piano Best books I have read: Frankenstein and Harry Potter If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a ton of property and build Favorite Food: Cheese something that resembles Frontierland at Disneyland

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Levirt Griffin #99 Peter Griffin #28 Position: DT Height: 6-4 Weight: 270 Position: OLB Height: 6-1 Weight: 225 Year: Sophomore Year: Senior Hometown: Modesto, California Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee High School: Modesto HS High School: Central HS

At Stanford: Has a chance to compete for a starting spot in his second year at At Stanford: A former walk-on who is now in position to compete for a starting Stanford … As a true freshman in 2006, Levirt was an integral part of the rotation on spot in 2007, Peter is a two-time letterwinner who has seen his playing time increase each the defensive front as he played in all 12 games … He will battle for the starting position season on The Farm … He played strong safety his first three seasons, then was moved to at defensive tackle … Will play a key role for Stanford on the defensive line for the next inside linebacker last year … This season, he has a chance to earn a starting spot at out- three seasons. side linebacker … Will also fill a key role on all special teams … Fifth-year senior. The 2006 Season: Levirt played in all 12 games as true freshman … A reserve The 2006 Season: Moved to inside linebacker for the 2006 campaign … Played defensive end, he accounted for five total tackles while earning his first varsity letter. in 10 games, starting one, and earned his second straight varsity letter … Key player on In High School: Considered among the top recruits in the nation by several recruiting Stanford’s special teams … Started game #10 at Washington (11/11/06) at inside line- sources following his senior season at Modesto High School … SuperPrep Magazine named backer … Recorded three total tackles during the year. him to its All-American team and ranked him the No. 41 defensive lineman in the country The 2005 Season: Earned his first varsity letter as a backup strong safety and spe- and the No. 22 recruit in California … Among defensive ends, he was ranked No. 12 in the cial teams player … Accounted for eight total tackles. nation and No. 2 in the state of California … Rivals.com had Levirt rated No. 27 among The 2004 Season: A reserve strong safety … Did not see any game action. defensive ends nationally and the No. 46 overall prospect in the state … Named to PrepStar’s The 2003 Season: Did not play as a true freshman strong safety. All-West team … Recorded 60 tackles and eight sacks in his senior season … Also had one receiving touchdown as a tight end … Selected First Team All-League and All-District … In High School: One of the top scholar-athletes from Central High School in As a junior, he was named First Team All-League and Second Team All-District … Three- Memphis, Tennessee … Played multiple positions throughout his career, including year varsity basketball player and four-year letterwinner in track and field … Second Team quarterback, running back, wide receiver, cornerback, free safety, kick returner and punt All-League in basketball as a junior … In track, he won the league title in the discus as a returner … Named one of the area’s top “athletes” by The Commercial Appeal … Saw sophomore. limited action as a senior due to injury … As a running back, he gained 460 yards on 63 carries, including four touchdowns … Defensively, he led the team in tackles with 68 and Personal Information: Born February 1, 1988 … Undeclared major … Member of had 10 pass breakups … Named Defensive MVP … All Shelby-Metro and All-Region the California Scholastic Federation … National Football Foundation and College Hall of honors … Played in the inaugural AXA Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game … Fame Scholar-Athlete award winner. As a junior, he played option quarterback and accounted for 759 yards, including seven Griffin’s Career Statistics touchdowns … Led the team in tackles and pass breakups … Named MVP and earned Year UT AT TT Sack-Yds TFL-Yds Int-Yds All-Shelby-Metro and All-Region honors … All-Region cornerback as a sophomore … 2006 3 2 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 Three-year letterwinner in track and field as a decathlete … Also competed in the state Totals 3 2 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 meet in the 4x800m and 4x400m relays … Named Who’s Who Among American High School Students … National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar- Getting to Know Levirt Griffin Favorite Website: datpiff.com Athlete. Favorite Food: My mom’s cooking Nickname: Virt Least Favorite Food: Chittlins Personal Information: Born November 4, 1984 … Political Science major … I would describe myself as a person as: Multifaceted If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Member of the National Honor Society. What people don’t know about me is: I am shy on: Whatever I want… I’m a chef The reason I love football is: The intensity and passion of Favorite Movie: Rush Hour the game as well as the camaraderie of the team Favorite Actor: Chris Tucker Griffin’s Career Statistics I pattern my play after: No Man Favorite Actress: Halle Berry Year UT AT TT Sack-Yds TFL-Yds Int-Yds For me to improve as a person, I need to: Just be My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: myself at all times Forcing a fumble on the quarterback in the National 2005 4 4 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to my iPod and Championship Game and returning it for a touchdown 2006 1 2 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 dancing in the locker room Favorite musical groups or performers: R. Kelly or Totals 5 6 11 0-0 0-0 0-0 Currently on my iPod: Weezy F. Baby Musiq Soulchild My greatest athletic moment is: Yet to be determined If I were not playing college football, I would be: A The teammate I admire the most is: Udeme Udofia bored straight A student Getting to Know Peter Griffin Least Favorite Food: Okra Friends from other college football teams are: Mark After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Roberts (Fresno State), Reggie Mason (UC Davis) as: A great player, teammate, friend and person Nicknames: Griff, Hammer, Kandyman on: Hot Pockets The reason I chose Stanford University is: The family The best advice I ever received was: Anything is I would describe myself as a person as: Dedicated Favorite Movies: Coming to America and The Five Heartbeats like atmosphere of the team and the opportunity to possible with prayer and the help of God What people don’t know about me is: I’m afraid of Favorite TV Show: Jeopardy compete at the highest level in the classroom and on The people who had the greatest influence on my raccoons, especially the bear-sized ones at Stanford Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington the field life: My parents The reason I love football is: It pushes me to my physical Favorite Actress: Angela Bassett Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: That I am The place I’d most like to visit: Europe and mental limits If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would capable of more than I had ever imagined The favorite place I’ve visited: Japan My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to crunk music play me is: I guess Sean Patrick Thomas since people The best thing about Stanford is: The great people that Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Happily married with and praying tell me that I look like him, but I disagree you meet a successful career My favorite stadium in which to play is: The Los Angeles My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: It’s the last My favorite class at Stanford is: Alpine Archeology My advice to youngsters: Do not go through life just Coliseum play at the Rose Bowl … I come on a blitz, run over the My least favorite classes at Stanford are: IHUM and PWR trying to get by … do something positive with it so you The reason I chose Stanford University is: It offers the blocking back and sack the quarterback … he fumbles the The sports team I followed when I was younger: can impact others’ lives best combination of academics and athletics ball; I recover it and score the game winning touchdown Tennessee Titans My most prized possession: My Bible Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: That I have If I were not playing college football, I would be: A When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: If I won $1 million, I would: Win another one a lot more to learn person with a lot of free time Barry Sanders The one thing about college football I would change: The best thing about Stanford is: The resources After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered The athlete I admire most is: Michael Jordan Do away with all of the limitations on receiving money My favorite class at Stanford is: Sleep and Dreams as: One of the hardest hitters in Stanford history The person I admire most is: Jesus Christ My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM The best advice I ever received was: You can do What sets Stanford apart from other college football anything you set your mind to programs: The players here are students first, yet they The person who had the greatest influence on my can compete athletically with anyone in the nation life: My mother The sports team I followed when I was younger: San One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The Francisco 49ers “I Have a Dream” speech When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: The place I’d most like to visit: Jamaica Deion Sanders The favorite place I’ve visited: Hawai’i The athlete I admire most is: Michael Jordan Hobbies: Watching TV, socializing and fraternity life The person I admire most is: My mom Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Rich and successful If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Jesus My advice to youngsters: Put your all into everything you The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus, do and your dreams will come true Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Muhammad Ali If I won $1 million, I would: I’ll show you in a couple of years Best book I have read: The Da Vinci Code The one thing about college football I would change: Favorite Food: My grandma’s spaghetti, dad’s barbecue Football players would get paid and mom’s pecan pie

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Getting to Know George Halamandaris Favorite Movie: Blazing Saddles Favorite TV Show: The Office Nickname: G-Holla Favorite Actor: John Belushi Austin Gunder # I would describe myself as a person as: Competitive Favorite Actress: Jessica Alba 84 The reasons I love football are: The competitiveness, the If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would Position: TE Height: 6-5 Weight: 255 intensity of the game and the camaraderie of the team play me is: Andre the Giant For me to improve as a person, I need to: Never be My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Year: Junior satisfied and always strive for more Pancaking a defensive lineman into the end zone with the Hometown: Red Lion, Pennsylvania My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listen to AC/DC’s “Hells Bells” running back right behind me for a TD in the Rose Bowl Favorite musical groups or performers: Lynyrd Skynyrd, High School: Currently on my iPod: “Life’s Been Good to Me So Far,” Red Lion HS Joe Walsh Creedence Clearwater Revival, Journey, Sublime, Tom Petty My greatest athletic moment is: Beating Ventura 14-7 in After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered the semifinals my junior year as: A winner The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Receiving a The best advice I ever received was: “The harder you scholarship offer from Stanford work, the harder it is to lose” The reason I chose Stanford University is: It was The person who had the greatest influence on my At Stanford: In the mix to receive increased playing time at tight end … Austin has simply the best fit for me, athletically and academically life: My dad been a letterwinner in each of the past two seasons as a special teams player and reserve What sets Stanford apart from other college football One moment in history I wish I could have seen: programs: You get to compete with the best on the field Battle of Thermopylae tight end, playing in a total of 12 games … He was moved to outside linebacker prior to and in the classroom The place I’d most like to visit: It’s a tie between the Pro The sports team I followed when I was younger: Dodgers Football Hall of Fame and Greece the 2006 season, but was moved back to tight end before the season began … Can be a When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: The favorite place I’ve visited: Maui very effective blocker in two and three tight end situations … Two more years of eligibil- Mike Ditka Hobbies: Lifting weights, playing Risk, reading, hanging out The athlete I admire most is: Charles Barkley with friends and sleeping ity remaining. The people I admire most are: My parents Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Still playing football The three people in history I admire most are: Winston My advice to youngsters: We are what we repeatedly The 2006 Season: Played in seven games as a reserve tight end and special teams player Churchill, Ernest Hemmingway and Vince Lombardi do; excellence, then, is not an act but a habit … Was briefly moved to outside linebacker prior the season, but was moved back to tight end Best book I have read: The Wooden Book, John Wooden My most prized possession: My laptop Favorite Food: Carne Asada If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a Ford Bronco and give where he was used in two and three tight end situations … Earned his second varsity letter. Least Favorite Food: Bananas the rest to my parents The 2005 Season: If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive The one thing about college football I would change: Earned a letter as a backup tight end and special teams player. on: Mac and cheese Bring back the fumblerooski The 2004 Season: Did not play as a true freshman tight end. In High School: One of the top prospects from the state of Pennsylvania … Played both tight end and defensive end his junior and senior seasons at Red Lion High School … Named All-Northeast by SuperPrep … As a senior, he recorded 65 tackles and five sacks Derek Hall # on defense while catching 12 passes for 250 yards in a run-oriented Wing-T offense … 96 Position: DT Height: 6-5 Weight: 277 Also kicked PATs and kickoffs … First Team All-County and All-District … York County Year: Redshirt Freshman Defensive Player of the Year … During his junior season, he had 50 tackles, four sacks, 11 Hometown: Overland Park, Kansas catches for 220 yards and three touchdowns … Three-year letterwinner in basketball. High School: Rockhurst HS Personal Information: Born January 22, 1986 … Mechanical Engineering major … Two-time Model Airplane world champion … He won the world title in competitions in the Czech Republic in 2000 and Slovakia in 2002 … Member of the National Honor Society. At Stanford: Second-year player who figures to see action on the defensive line for Getting to Know Austin Gunder When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: the Cardinal in 2007 … Derek redshirted last year, but is now in position to compete for Troy Aikman Nickname: Rocket Man If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: My increased playing time this season … He should be a key member of the defensive front I would describe myself as a person as: Driven grandfather for the next four years … Switches from defensive end to defensive tackle this season. The reason I love football is: The competition Favorite Food: Cheeseburger My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music Least Favorite Food: Brussel sprouts The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman defensive end. Currently on my iPod: Country If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive My greatest athletic moment is: Signing to play for on: I like to cook In High School: One of the top recruits in the state of Missouri and in the nation … Stanford Favorite TV Show: Deadliest Catch Derek played both defensive end and tight end and was ranked among the best defensive My favorite stadium in which to play is: The Los My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Scoring Angeles Coliseum a touchdown to win the National Championship Game ends in the nation by several recruiting sources … Rivals.com ranked him the No. 17 The reason I chose Stanford University is: The The people who had the greatest influence on my combination of world-class academics with D-I athletics life: My parents recruit in the state and the No. 44 defensive end prospect in the country, while SuperPrep. Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Time Hobbies: Flying both model and full size airplanes com tabbed him as the No. 74 DE in the nation … Named to the All-Midlands Team by management Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Making a lot of money The best thing about Stanford is: The weather The one thing about college football I would change: both PrepStar and SuperPrep … A First Team All-State selection in his senior year as a My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM The BCS defensive lineman, accounting for 50 tackles and three sacks, along with four receptions The sports team I followed when I was younger: Dallas Cowboys for 60 yards on offense … Also named First Team All-Metro and First Team All-District for the second consecutive year … Played basketball for four years. Personal Information: Born November 23, 1987 … Undeclared major … Sports edi- tor of his high school newspaper … Plans to study pre-med and enter the field of pediatrics.

Getting to Know Derek Hall If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Jesus Favorite Website: facebook.com Nickname: D Hall Best book I have read: The Great Gatsby # I would describe myself as a person as: Passionate Favorite Food: Fried catfish George Halamandaris The reason I love football is: No other game teaches you Least Favorite Food: Grapefruit 79 about life like football If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Position: OT Height: 6-7 Weight: 305 I pattern my play after: Nobody on: Ramen noodles Year: Freshman For me to improve as a person, I need to: Prioritize my life Favorite Movie: Gladiator My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to my pre-game Favorite TV Show: Wayans Brothers Hometown: Moorpark, California playlist Favorite Actor: Chris Tucker High School: Moorpark HS Currently on my iPod: Lil Wayne, T.I., Avant Favorite Actress: Halle Barry My greatest athletic moment is: Opening my first If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would Pronunciation: Hal-a-man-dare-is scholarship offer letter play me is: Boris Kodjoe The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Pushing and My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Me overtaking my physical limits running an interception back for a touchdown The teammate I admire the most is: Chris Horn Favorite musical group or performer: Lil Wayne My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Stadium If I were not playing college football, I would be: In High School: Named among the top recruits in the state of California and one of A friend from another college football team is: Phillip Playing pickup basketball the top offensive line prospects in the country … All-West selection by PrepStar … Started Strozier (Kansas) After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered The reason I chose Stanford University is: I want as: Someone who brought home championships 28 consecutive games as a junior and senior while leading his high school team to back- success on and off the field The best advice I ever received was: Keep options open to-back appearances in the CIF Southern Section finals … Following his junior and senior Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: That there is The person who had the greatest influence on my so much that I don’t know life: My dad seasons, he was named First Team All-Marmonte League and Ventura County All-Academic The best thing about Stanford is: The sports community One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The … As a senior, he was also chosen First Team All-Ventura County, All-CIF Southern My favorite class at Stanford is: Public Speaking “I Have a Dream” speech My least favorite class at Stanford is: Chemistry 31A The place I’d most like to visit: Rome Section, All-Area and Cal-Hi Sports All-State … Three-year letterwinner in basketball. What sets Stanford apart from other college football The favorite place I’ve visited: New Orleans programs: The intelligence of its players Hobbies: Collecting humorous T-shirts Personal Information: Born October 12, 1989 … Undeclared major … Father, Bo, The sports team I followed when I was younger: Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Stress free; established Tennessee Titans My advice to youngsters: You are capable of doing way played college football at Colorado … 2006 National Football Foundation and College When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: more than others tell you Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete award winner … AP National Scholar Award and four-year Barry Sanders My most prized possession: My framed HS football jersey The athlete I admire most is: Ladanian Tomlinson If I won $1 million, I would: Spend it participant in Future Business Leaders of America. The person I admire most is: My dad The one thing about college football I would change: The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus, Players would be allowed to be compensated Martin Luther King, Jr. and Michael Jordan

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Brad Hallick #78 Chris Hobbs #36 Position: OT Height: 6-6 Weight: 293 Position: CB Height: 5-9 Weight: 174 Year: Freshman Year: Sophomore Hometown: Pottsville, Pennsylvania Hometown: Marietta, Georgia High School: Pottsville Area HS High School: Marietta HS

In High School: Considered one of the top recruits in the state and in the East … At Stanford: Came on last season to become the team’s punt returner as well as play- Brad was ranked as the No. 54 offensive lineman in the country by Scout.com and No. 58 ing a backup role at cornerback … Possesses great speed and quickness and the ability to by Rivals.com … Also ranked as the No. 27 recruit in the state by Rivals.com and No. 34 make defenders miss … Will also battle for increased playing time in the secondary. by Scout.com … Named to PrepStar’s All-East team … First Team Class AAA All-State The 2006 Season: Became the team’s punt return specialist in game five … Also by the Associated Press and Pennsylvania Football News, and a member of the Harrisburg used as a reserve cornerback … He returned 13 punts for 73 yards … Had a season-best Patriot-News “Platinum 33” team … Three-year starter and leader of his high school 20-yard return versus Oregon State and a 16-yard return against Arizona … Earned his team that reached the state AAA championship game during his junior and senior sea- first varsity letter … Winner of the Phil Moffat Award as the team’s Most Outstanding sons … Selected to play in the Big-33 Game as a senior in a contest that pits the best 33 Offensive Special Teams Player. players from Pennsylvania against the best 33 from Ohio … Also chosen First Team All- The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman cornerback. League and the league’s Offensive Lineman of the Year … Named to the WNEP-TV Super 16 Dream Team as an Outstanding Scholar-Athlete … First Team All-Region … Honored In High School: Started at both wide receiver and cornerback as a junior and as a Schuylkill County Scholar-Athlete. senior at Marietta High School in Georgia … Two-time First Team All-County receiver … Honorable Mention All-State in 2004 after catching 48 balls for over 850 yards and Personal Information: Born July 28, 1988 … Undeclared major … Member of the 10 touchdowns … As a corner, he accounted for 60 tackles, 15 pass breakups and two National Honor Society. interceptions as a senior … Led his team to an 11-1 record and a No. 6 ranking in the state of Georgia in 2004 … As a junior, he had 35 receptions for 700 yards and seven Getting to Know Brad Hallick Best book I have read: No Excuses by Kyle Maynard TDs to go along with 40 tackles, five pass breakups, three interceptions and one punt Favorite Food: Steak on the grill I would describe myself as a person as: Dedicated Least Favorite Food: Fish return for a touchdown … Competed in track in high school in the 100m, 200m, 400m, and hardworking If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive relays and long jump … Three-time state qualifier in the 4x100 and 4x400 … Four-year What people don’t know about me is: I love to golf on: Ramen noodles The reason I love football is: The lessons learned from Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans letterwinner in both football and track and field … Named his high school’s Male Scholar the game and the competition Favorite TV Show: Lost Athlete of the Year for 2004-05 … Member of Y.O.U.T.H. (Young Organizers United to I pattern my play after: No one Favorite Actor: Will Ferrell For me to improve as a person, I need to: Focus and Favorite Actress: Jennifer Aniston Help). never be satisfied with anything less than being the best If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would Personal Information: My favorite pre-game ritual is: Always eat a cheesesteak play me is: Vince Vaughn Born May 29, 1987 … Communication major … Father, Currently on my iPod: Mostly rock music My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Picking Chris Sr., was a running back for the Miami (Fla.) from 1978-81. My greatest athletic moment is: Playing in the up a fumble and scoring a touchdown to win the game Pennsylvania versus Ohio Big 33 Game Favorite musical group or performer: Sum 41 The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Playing in the If I were not playing college football, I would be: Getting to Know Chris Hobbs Best book I have read: Rules of the Red Rubber Ball Pennsylvania State Championship Game two years in a row Spending more time on my studies Favorite Food: Steak The teammate I admire the most is: Alex Fletcher After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered Nickname: C-Hobbs Least Favorite Food: I don’t know. I don’t eat it A friend from another college football team is: Gary as: A leader who helped turn the Stanford football I would describe myself as a person as: Loyal and If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Bardzak (Connecticut) program around hardworking on: Pork N Beans & hot dogs The reason I chose Stanford University is: Its The best advice I ever received was: Be a leader, not What people don’t know about me is: I like to write music Favorite Movie: Glory Road commitment to excellence both academically and a follower The reason I love football is: I have been playing almost athletically Favorite TV Show: The Boondocks The people who had the greatest influence on my my whole life Favorite Actor: Jamie Foxx What sets Stanford apart from other college football life: My parents I pattern my play after: Adam “Pacman” Jones programs: The combination of first rate academics Favorite Actress: Jada Pinkett One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The For me to improve as a person, I need to: Broaden and athletics American Revolution If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would my horizons play me is: Terrence Howard The sports team I followed when I was younger: The place I’d most like to visit: China Philadelphia Eagles My favorite pre-game ritual is: Prayer My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Scoring the The favorite place I’ve visited: Cancún My greatest athletic moment is: Signing my college game-winning TD in the National Championship Game When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Hobbies: Basketball, reading, golf, working out Dan Marino scholarship Favorite musical group or performer: T.I. Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Making lots of money My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Stadium If I were not playing college football, I would be: Still The athlete I admire most is: Lance Armstrong My advice to youngsters: Find your calling, work hard The people I admire most are: My grandparents A friend from another college football team is: be in school and working and never give up Brandon Jones (Ohio) After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: The My most prized possession: My family President The reason I chose Stanford University is: The great as: Someone who exceeded all expectations If I won $1 million, I would: Invest combination of academics and athletics The best advice I ever received was: Don’t let anyone The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus The one thing about college football I would change: Christ, FDR and Thomas Jefferson Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: It takes a outwork you! Institute a playoff system rather than bowl games special person to be a student-athlete in college Favorite Website: espn.com The people who had the greatest influence on my The best thing about Stanford is: Its diversity life: My parents My favorite class at Stanford is: Psychology One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM Gold Rush What sets Stanford apart from other college football The place I’d most like to visit: Hawai’i programs: The character of the people associated with it The favorite place I’ve visited: Paris The sports team I followed when I was younger: Hobbies: Video games, cars, movies Atlanta Falcons Ten years from now, I’d like to be: A sports broadcaster When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: My advice to youngsters: Stay focused and enjoy life Walter Payton My most prized possession: My family The athlete I admire most is: Allen Iverson If I won $1 million, I would: Donate some to charity, save The people I admire most are: My parents some, and buy me and my family something nice The three people in history I admire most are: MLK Jr., The one thing about college football I would change: I Abraham Lincoln, and Harriet Tubman would input a playoff system for the end of the season If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Chris Horn #95 Jerome Jackson #30 Position: NT Height: 6-5 Weight: 273 Position: FS Height: 6-0 Weight: 193 Year: Senior Year: Redshirt Freshman Hometown: Dayton, Wyoming Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri High School: Tongue River HS High School: Rockhurst High School

At Stanford: Two-time First Team Pac-10 All-Academic selection and two-year At Stanford: Helps give the Cardinal added depth at the safety positions … Will play letterwinner … Chris started all 12 games a year ago and is once again expected to find a free safety in 2007 … Jerome will compete for playing time in the secondary as well as on place in the starting lineup in 2007 … Has played both defensive tackle and defensive end special teams … Four more years of eligibility remaining. throughout his Cardinal career … Has been moved to nose tackle for the 2007 campaign The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman strong safety. … Has accounted for 42 total tackles the past two seasons with 4.5 quarterback sacks, In High School: Three-sport letterwinner at Rockhurst High School in Missouri, 9.0 tackles-for-loss, an interception and a forced fumble in 23 games played … Fifth-year where he starred in football, basketball, and track and field … Starting strong safety as senior who will play a pivotal role in the Cardinal’s defensive front in 2007. a junior and senior, and starting quarterback as a senior … Team captain as a senior The 2006 Season: Moved into the starting lineup for the first time in his career as … Averaged 9.2 yards per carry … Named All-District as a safety following his senior he started all 12 games at one defensive end position … Fourth on the team in tackles-for- season … Scholar-athlete aware winner by the Greater Kansas City Football Coaches loss (4.0) and tied for fourth in sacks (1.5) … Had 27 total tackles to rank third among Association … In track, he competed in the long jump, triple jump, 110m high hurdles, Stanford’s defensive linemen … Picked off the first pass of his career and the only by a 4x100 and 4x200 … Best marks included: triple jump (44-0), 110m (15.4), 100m (11.1) Stanford defensive lineman in 2006 at Washington … Had a big game versus Washington … Played basketball as a sophomore where he started at guard and helped his team to State when he recorded a career-high six tackles and accounted for a sack, a tackle-for-loss a fourth place finish in the state with a 26-5 record … Named Academic All-State in and a forced fumble … Recorded a career-best four assisted tackles versus Oregon State … basketball as a senior … Was a Venture scholar, selected to Missouri Academy (a replace- Named First Team Pac-10 All-Academic. ment for senior year in high school in order to start college study earlier) … Member of The 2005 Season: Played a backup role at defensive end while earning his first varsity the National Honor Society, National Achievement Scholar, Representative for Missouri letter … Accounted for 15 total tackles, five tackles-for-loss and three sacks … Very impres- in National Leadership Conference Summit and a student counselor for Rockhurst sive in Stanford’s win over Arizona in which he recorded three total tackles, including three Enrichment Program. tackles-for-loss and one quarterback sack … Had three tackles, one tackle-for-loss and a sack Personal Information: Born July 26, 1988 … Undeclared major. versus Oregon State … In the season opener versus Navy, he had two total tackles, which included a 10-yard sack and tackle-for-loss … Named First Team Pac-10 All-Academic. Getting to Know Jerome Jackson The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus, The 2004 Season: Saw limited playing time as a reserve defensive tackle. Martin Luther King, Jr., Ghandi Nickname: JJ Favorite Website: youtube.com The 2003 Season: Did not play as a true freshman defensive tackle. I would describe myself as a person as: Quick-witted Best book I have read: Green Eggs and Ham In High School: First Team All-State tight end as a senior … Two-time First Team What people don’t know about me is: That I am a Favorite Food: My grandma’s chicken wings freestyle champion Least Favorite Food: Lima beans All-Powder River Conference as a tight end and linebacker … Sheridan County Player of The reason I love football is: The competition If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive the Year following his senior season … Only Wyoming player nominated to play in the U.S. I pattern my play after: Sean Taylor on: Pancakes and bacon For me to improve as a person, I need to: Listen more Favorite Movie: Any Given Sunday Army All-American Bowl … Career stats included 79 receptions for 1080 yards, 126 car- My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music Favorite TV Show: Chappelle’s Show ries for 776 yards, 20 touchdowns, 201 assisted tackles and 134 solo tackles … Two-time Currently on my iPod: Lil Wayne Favorite Actor: Martin Lawrence My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the sectional Favorite Actress: Vivica Fox First Team All-State in basketball following his sophomore and junior seasons … 2002 playoffs in my senior year of high school My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Flipping NE Wyoming Regional Player of the Year as a junior … Averaged over 20 points and 10 The teammate I admire the most is: Wopamo Osaisai into the end zone after returning an interception for a My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford touchdown and knocking over a pylon rebounds per game as a senior … Placed fourth in the state track meet his junior season in Stadium Favorite musical group or performer: Lil Wayne the 200m and second in the shot put … Member of the Dayton Community Youth Group, The toughest player I have faced in college is: Trent If I were not playing college football, I would be: Edwards (Stanford) Doing track and field which performed community service in the local community. A friend from another college football team is: Phillip After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered Strozier (Kansas) as: Smart Personal Information: Born August 15, 1984 … Co-term working on a Masters in The reason I chose Stanford University is: It’s the best The best advice I ever received was: Your life is what Management Science and Engineering and a Bachelors in Engineering … Member of the all-around school in the nation you make of it The best thing about Stanford is: The people The person who had the greatest influence on my National Honor Society … His uncle, Marty Horn, was a two-time AP All-American QB at My favorite class at Stanford is: Math 51 life: My mother Lehigh where he played from 1982-85. My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The What sets Stanford apart from other college football story of 300 programs: The athletes The place I’d most like to visit: The Great Wall of China Horn’s Career Statistics The sports team I followed when I was younger: The favorite place I’ve visited: Alaska Year UT AT TT Sack-Yds TFL-Yds Int-Yds Kansas City Chiefs Hobbies: Madden 2007 … challengers? When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Rich and famous 2005 10 5 15 3.0-6 5-19 0-0 Deion Sanders My advice to youngsters: Do what makes you happy 2006 13 14 27 1.5-9 4-16 1-1 The athlete I admire most is: Deion Sanders My most prized possession: My cross Totals 23 19 42 4.5-15 9-35 1-1 The person I admire most is: Deion Sanders If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a car If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: The one thing about college football I would change: Michael Irvin Pay the players Getting to Know Chris Horn Favorite Food: Steak Least Favorite Food: Eggs Nickname: The legend If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive I would describe myself as a person as: Hardworker on: Peanut butter and jelly The reason I love football is: The competition Favorite TV Shows: SportsCenter and The OC I pattern my play after: No one Favorite Actor: Russell Crowe My favorite pre-game ritual is: Prayer My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Sacking My greatest athletic moment is: Signing my letter to the quarterback in the end zone for the game-winning play at Stanford safety in the Rose Bowl The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Coming to Stanford Favorite musical groups or performers: Tim McGraw My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Stadium and Dave Matthews Band The reason I chose Stanford University is: Great If I were not playing college football, I would be: academics and great athletics Going to school somewhere else Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To cook After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered and clean as: A good teammate The best thing about Stanford is: The weather The best advice I ever received was: You can’t please My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM everyone What sets Stanford apart from other college football The people who had the greatest influence on my programs: We actually go to class life: My parents The sports teams I followed when I was younger: The place I’d most like to visit: Australia 49ers and Bulls The favorite place I’ve visited: Jersey Shore When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Healthy with a family Jerry Rice My advice to youngsters: Life’s a garden, dig it The athlete I admire most is: Michael Jordan My most prized possession: My Chevy Blazer The people I admire most are: My mom and dad If I won $1 million, I would: Travel the world If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: George W. Bush

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Blaise Johnson #35 Landon Johnson #53 Position: SS Height: 5-11 Weight: 185 Position: OLB Height: 6-1 Weight: 230 Year: Sophomore Year: Senior Hometown: Tempe, Arizona Hometown: Arlington, Texas High School: Corona del Sol HS High School: Kennedale HS Pronunciation: Blaze

At Stanford: Has practiced at both strong safety and cornerback the past two At Stanford: Fifth-year senior and two-year letterwinner who has seen playing seasons, but will focus on strong safety in 2007 … May also see action on special teams time in a reserve role at inside and outside linebacker and on special teams … Gives the … Versatile athlete who provides depth in the Cardinal secondary. Cardinal an experienced linebacker capable of filling in at inside or outside linebacker … The 2006 Season: A reserve defensive back … Did not play. Should once again see action as a backup and on special teams. The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman defensive back. The 2006 Season: Earned his second varsity letter as a backup outside linebacker and special teams player … Saw action in all 12 games … Recorded three total tackles … In High School: Played quarterback, cornerback, receiver, running back and safety at Credited with a forced fumble in the season-opener at Oregon. Corona del Sol High School in Arizona … Honored as one of the state’s top prep players … Three-year starter on both offense and defense … As a senior, he was named a First The 2005 Season: Did not see any game action. Team All-State defensive back as well as the Central Conference Offensive Player of the The 2004 Season: Moved to inside linebacker and played a reserve role while earn- Year while starting at quarterback … He rushed for 890 yards and 14 TDs, threw for 780 ing his first varsity letter … Also played on special teams … Played in six games … Won yards and 10 TDs, caught six passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns, and returned two the Greg Piers Award as the team’s Most Outstanding Defensive Service Team Player. kicks for touchdowns … 2004 Old Spice Arizona State Player of the Year … Also selected The 2003 Season: Did not play in 2003 as a true freshman outside linebacker. First Team All-City and All-Conference … Selected to play on the Arizona All-Star team In High School: Three-sport athlete out of Kennedale High School in Texas … … Nominated for state Player of the Year honors … Named the No. 1 scholar-athlete in Lettered in football and baseball for three years and basketball for two years … Played Arizona by Student Sports … Also participated in wrestling, baseball, track and weightlift- middle linebacker and tight end as a senior … Recorded over 100 tackles in 2002 … ing in high school … Three-year varsity starter in wrestling … Finished in the top eight Named the District Co-Defensive MVP, Honorable Mention All-State, First Team All- in the state in 2004 … Three-time All-City weightlifting champion … National Football District and Academic All-State … As a junior, he was named All-State as a tight end and Foundation and College Hall of Fame Honorable Mention Scholar-Athlete following All-Area and All-District as a tight end and defensive end … First Team All-District and his senior season … Nominated for Arizona Interscholastic Association Scholar-Athlete All-Area in baseball during his junior season … Hit .436 as an outfielder and posted a of the Year … Voted No. 1 Scholar-Athlete in the state of Arizona by Student Sports 7-1 record as a pitcher … Went 6-0 during his sophomore season … In basketball, he was Magazine. an All-District selection as a sophomore … Involved in numerous community service Personal Information: Born March 15, 1987 … Undeclared major. activities. Personal Information: Born January 30, 1985 … Political Science major … Member of the National Honor Society, Who’s Who Among American High School Getting to Know Blaise Johnson If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: My brother Students and the National Society of High School Scholars. Nickname: Blaiser The person in history I admire most is: Pat Tillman I would describe myself as a person as: Easygoing If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Johnson’s Career Statistics The reasons I love football are: Competition and on: Easy mac camaraderie of the team Favorite Movie: The Shawshank Redemption Year UT AT TT Sack-Yds TFL-Yds Int-Yds I pattern my play after: Trevor Hooper Favorite TV Show: The Man Show 2004 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 For me to improve as a person, I need to: Trust others Favorite Actor: Tony Danza 2005 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 My favorite pre-game ritual is: The walk If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would My greatest athletic moment is: Receiving an athletic play me is: Denzel Washington 2006 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 scholarship My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Running Totals 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Being accepted/ back an interception against Arizona receiving a scholarship to Stanford Favorite musical group or performer: Led Zeppelin The teammate I admire the most is: Allen Smith If I were not playing college football, I would be: Lost Getting to Know Landon Johnson Least Favorite Food: Coconut My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Stadium as: A good teammate Nickname: LJ on: Spaghetti A friend from another college football team is: The best advice I ever received was: Athletics and I would describe myself as a person as: Determined Favorite Movie: Trading Places Terrance Hooks (BYU) cosmetics don’t mix What people don’t know about me is: I have an older Favorite TV Show: Law & Order The reason I chose Stanford University is: Too many The person who had the greatest influence on my brother Favorite Actor: Chris Tucker to name life: My father The reason I love football is: I love the contact Favorite Actress: Halle Berry Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: That I need One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The I pattern my play after: Lawrence Taylor If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would to raise myself to higher levels than I ever thought before creation of the earth My favorite pre-game ritual is: Praying play me is: Denzel Washington The best thing about Stanford is: The amount of The place I’d most like to visit: The top of Mt. Everest My greatest athletic moment is: In a high school playoff My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: A hard interesting people to meet Hobbies: Bowling, Ping Pong game, I made the game-winning touchdown catch sack on the Cal quarterback My favorite class at Stanford is: CS105 Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Rich and start a The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Coming to Favorite musical group or performer: Lil’ Flip My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM family Stanford If I were not playing college football, I would be: What sets Stanford apart from other college football My advice to youngsters: Work hard but enjoy being The teammate I admire the most is: Jared Newberry Playing college baseball programs: How well-rounded the players are young while you can The reason I chose Stanford University is: It is highly After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered The sports teams I followed when I was younger: My most prized possession: My truck recognized for its sports and academics as: One of the best players in Stanford Football history Arizona State and Stanford If I won $1 million, I would: Invest it Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: I have a lot The best advice I ever received was: God will never When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: The one thing about college football I would change: to learn about the game of football and life give you a problem that you can’t handle Brett Favre Bigger stipend checks The best thing about Stanford is: The weather The person who had the greatest influence on my The athlete I admire most is: Pat Tillman My favorite class at Stanford is: Spanish life: My mom The person I admire most is: My brother My least favorite class at Stanford is: Humanities One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Wilt What sets Stanford apart from other college football Chamberlain score 100 points in a game programs: You have to be highly athletic and intelligent The place I’d most like to visit: The Virgin Islands to be in this program The favorite place I’ve visited: Jamaica The sports team I followed when I was younger: The Hobbies: Fishing Dallas Cowboys Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Owning my own When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: business Emmitt Smith My advice to youngsters: Stay in school The athlete I admire most is: Ray Lewis My most prized possession: My Bible The person I admire most is: My mom If I won $1 million, I would: Buy my parents and myself If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Jesus houses, and invest the rest The three people in history I admire most are: My The one thing about college football I would change: mom, Martin Luther King, Jr., Jackie Robinson How the BCS Bowls are determined Best book I have read: Friday Night Lights Favorite Food: Tacos

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Getting to Know Kellen Kiilsgaard The three people in history I admire most are: Napoleon Bonaparte, Jesus Christ, Ronald Reagan Nickname: The Myspace Messiah Favorite Website: myspace.com Tom Keiser # I would describe myself as a person as: Honest and Best book I have read: Anything by Ted Dekker 94 easygoing If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Position: DE Height: 6-5 Weight: 245 What people don’t know about me is: I quit football on: Taquitos, nachos, golden grahams Year: Freshman in second grade and told my parents I would never Favorite TV Show: 24 play again Favorite Actor: Kiefer Sutherland Hometown: Wexford, Pennsylvania I pattern my play after: Somewhere between Brett Favre Favorite Actress: Rachel McAdams High School: North Allegheny HS and Brian Urlacher If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would My favorite pre-game ritual is: Praying right before I play me is: Kiefer Sutherland Pronunciation: Kai-zer leave the tunnel My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Me Currently on my iPod: A long Jack Johnson playlist and tackling an elusive streaker in the national championship the Mulan Soundtrack Favorite musical group or performer: Jack Johnson My greatest athletic moment is: Soon to come If I were not playing college football, I would be: In High School: An All-East selection by PrepStar and one of the top recruits in the The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Saving a Living on a beach and working at McDonald’s drowning father and daughter on a vacation in Hawai’i After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered state of Pennsylvania … Tom was a three-year starter and two-time All-Conference pick A friend from another college football team is: David as: A competitor with integrity at North Allegheny HS … Scout.com ranked him the third best defensive lineman in the Paulson (Oregon) The best advice I ever received was: He who has the The reason I chose Stanford University is: The people right to boast doesn’t have to state, the No. 49 overall prospect in Pennsylvania and among the Top 100 defensive ends The sports teams I followed when I was younger: One moment in history I wish I could have seen: in the nation … Two-year letterwinner in track where he competed in the shot put, dis- Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Mariners, Green Bay Packers JFK’s assassination – I would solve the mystery with Lee When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Harvey Oswald, once and for all cus, 100m and 4x100 … Named a Scholar-Athlete. Reggie White Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In my prime The athletes I admire most are: Steve Largent, Pat Tillman My advice to youngsters: When you don’t feel like working Personal Information: Born March 28, 1989 … Undeclared major. The person I admire most is: My dad hard, imagine how hard your opponent is working If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: If I won $1 million, I would: Buy way too many pairs President Bush of shoes Getting to Know Thomas Keiser Favorite Movie: First Blood Favorite TV Show: Anything on the History Channel Nickname: Keis If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would I would describe myself as a person as: Goal-oriented play me is: Clint Eastwood The reason I love football is: It tests me physically and My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: mentally Intercepting a deflected pass against Notre Dame and My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music returning it for a touchdown to win the game Anthony Kimble # The reason I chose Stanford University is: Athletics Favorite musical group or performer: Bad Religion and academics If I were not playing college football, I would be: In 5 Position: RB Height: 6-1 Weight: 210 The sports team I followed when I was younger: Pitt the military When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: The best advice I ever received was: If you’re going to Year: Junior Randy Moss do something make sure you do it 100 percent Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana The person who had the greatest influence on my The person I admire most is: My dad High School: University Laboratory School If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Rush life: My dad Limbaugh One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The The three people in history I admire most are: signing of the Constitution Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan and George Washington Hobbies: Fishing Best book I have read: Atlas Shrugged If I won $1 million, I would: Invest it Favorite Food: Steak If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive At Stanford: Anthony has started 17 games at running back for the Cardinal the past on: Pasta, steak and chicken two seasons and rushed for 714 yards and four touchdowns … He has also caught 33 passes for 301 yards and two TDs … Has continued to improve his skills and speed as a running back and receiver out of the backfield … He is expected to be one of Stanford’s top offen- sive weapons in 2007 … After coming to Stanford as one of the nation’s highly sought-after prep receivers, Anthony was converted to running back during the spring of 2005 and wound up starting the first six games of the year … Has changed his number from 26 to 5 in 2007. Kellen Kiilsgaard # The 2006 Season: Second straight season as the team’s primary starting running 18 back … Led Stanford in rushing with 470 yards on the ground, while adding 19 catches Position: QB Height: 6-2 Weight: 220 Year: Freshman for 156 yards out of the backfield to rank tied for second in receptions … He also had 108 Hometown: Auburn, Washington yards on eight kick returns and was the team leader in all purpose yardage (734) … Started High School: Auburn HS 11 of the team’s 12 games at running back … Led the club in rushing seven times in 2006, Pronunciation: Kills-guard including each of the last five contests … Had an exciting 36-yard TD run in the first quarter to give Stanford an early 7-0 lead over Oregon State and finished the game with 78 yards and the TD on just eight carries … Rushed for a career-best 83 yards on 11 carries at In High School: Chosen to PrepStar’s All-American team and rated as one of the Arizona State on a day that included a 58-yard run that was the longest of his career and top quarterback prospects in the nation … Rivals.com ranked him as the No. 11 QB in the longest rush by a Stanford player in 2006 … Had 63 yards rushing on a season-high- the country and Scout.com ranked Kellen No. 20 … He was also rated as the second best tying 15 carries at Notre Dame while also connecting with Kelton Lynn for a 57-yard TD recruit in the state of Washington by Scout.com and No. 3 by Rivals.com … As a senior at pass (the third longest Stanford play from the line of scrimmage during the season) on a Auburn HS, he threw for 1020 yards and 13 TDs while completing 57-of-99 passes … He halfback option … Caught a career-high-tying four passes for a career-high-tying 48 yards also ran for another 973 yards and 23 touchdowns … On defense as a safety, he had 57 versus Washington State … Had two of the team’s three rushing touchdowns … Scored the tackles and four interceptions … He also made 56-of-59 PATs and punted for a 39.7 aver- first Stanford TD at the new Stanford Stadium on a two-yard run with 11:58 to go in the age … He earned offensive MVP and defensive MVP honors for his league, while being fourth quarter versus Navy and then scored on his 36-yard jaunt against Oregon State … selected as First Team All-State by the Associated Press at both quarterback and defensive Winner of the Frank Rehm Award as the Most Outstanding Back in the Big Game … First back … He was also the league’s offensive and defensive MVP following his junior season Team Pac-10 All-Academic. … Two-time All-Area and All-League selection … As a junior, he produced 1487 yards of The 2005 Season: After being converted from wide receiver to running back dur- offense as he rushed for 837 yards and threw for another 650 while producing 17 touch- ing the spring, Anthony immediately moved to the top of the depth chart and was the downs (14 on the ground, three passing) … As a safety, he had 45 solo tackles, 15 assisted team’s starting running back for the first six games of the year … An injury forced him tackles and four interceptions … First Team All-State, All-Area and All-League in baseball to miss the next two games and he was relegated to a reserve role the final three games as a star pitcher and outfielder … He was the league MVP in 2005 … Became the first of the year … He still managed to finish second on the team in rushing yards with 244 high school player to hit a home run at Safeco Field during the state playoffs … National … Had 66 carries and scored two rushing TDs as well … Recorded 14 receptions for 145 Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete award winner in 2006 … Four-year Scholar-Athlete yards and two more touchdowns … In his debut at running back in the season-opener, in both football and baseball. Anthony was impressive as he carried the ball 11 times for 59 yards and scored a touch- Personal Information: Born December 16, 1988 … Undeclared major. down while also catching three passes for 28 yards … He had 51 yards on 10 carries in week two versus UC Davis … In Stanford’s 24-21 win at Washington State in week four, he rushed for a career and season-high 77 yards on 18 carries while also catching two balls for 48 yards … Through the first four games of the year, Anthony was averaging 4.6 yards per carry as he had 210 yards on 46 carries, both team highs … He caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from Trent Edwards in Stanford’s win at Arizona, and a 15- yard scoring pass from Edwards the following week in the Cardinal’s home victory over Arizona State … Named Honorable Mention Pac-10 All-Academic.

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The 2004 Season: Did not play in 2004 as a true freshman wide receiver. In High School: Rivals.com ranked him among the top wide receiver prospects in the nation … Played running back, quarterback, wide receiver and returned kicks … Matt Kopa # First Team All-District as a running back following his senior season … Only played 93 Position: NT Height: 6-6 Weight: 275 football for two years in high school … Accounted for over 2700 yards in all purpose Year: Sophomore yardage and 28 touchdowns … On defense, he recorded a combined 49 tackles and five Hometown: Elk Grove, California interceptions as a junior and senior … Academic All-State selection … Nominated to High School: Elk Grove HS play in the All-State game in both football and basketball … First Team All-District in Pronunciation: Koe-puh basketball as a junior … Averaged 14.0 points and five assists for his prep team that was ranked No. 1 in the state and in the Top 100 nationally. Personal Information: Born April 9, 1986 … Science, Technology and Society major At Stanford: Matt came to Stanford in 2005 out of Elk Grove High School as a prep … Member of the National Honor Society … Full name is Buicker Anthony Kimble. All-American and one of the top prospects in the nation … After redshirting the 2005 campaign as a true freshman, he came on as a sophomore to play in all 12 games in a Kimble’s Career Statistics reserve role and earned his first varsity letter … He has played defensive tackle and defen- Year Att. YG YL Net Avg. TD Lg. Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Lg. sive end the past two years but will focus on nose tackle in 2007 … Talented young player 2005 66 264 20 244 3.7 2 20 14 145 10.4 2 41 with three years of eligibility remaining who should play a significant role this season. 2006 114 501 31 470 4.1 2 58 19 156 8.2 0 26 Totals 180 765 51 714 4.0 4 58 33 301 9.1 2 41 The 2006 Season: Backup defensive end and special teams player who played in all 12 games and earned his first varsity letter … Accounted for three total tackles … Had two of those tackles versus Arizona. Getting to Know Anthony Kimble Favorite Food: Red beans and fried chicken The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman defensive tackle. Least Favorite Food: Tofu Nickname: At Stanford – AK, Back home – Peanut If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive In High School: Selected to PrepStar’s All-American team and ranked as the No. What people don’t know about me is: I have only been on: Fruit Loops playing football five years Favorite Movie: The Wood 4 defensive line prospect in the West … Also named to SuperPrep’s All-FarWest team The reason I love football is: I love competition and the Favorite TV Show: ESPN … Rivals.com rated Matt as the No. 7 DE prospect in the nation and No. 1 at strong- physical nature Favorite Actor: Morris Chestnut For me to improve as a person, I need to: Make sure I Favorite Actress: Gabrielle Union side defensive end … Had 57 tackles, four sacks, two forced fumbles and three fumble always put God first My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: recoveries as a senior at Elk Grove High School … Earned postseason honors as both an My favorite pre-game ritual is: To pray Catching a touchdown to beat LSU in the National My greatest athletic moment is: Signing with Stanford Championship Game offensive an defensive lineman … Was named First Team All-Delta League, All-City and The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Signing with Favorite musical group or performer: Lil Wayne All-Section as a senior … Named Second Team All-State … Received votes for the Long Stanford If I were not playing college football, I would be: The teammate I admire the most is: Mark Bradford Playing college basketball Beach Press Telegram’s Best in the West team … First Team All-League as a junior … Friends from other college football teams are: Jay After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered Nominated to play in the U.S. All-American Bowl … Played in the California-Florida All- Lucas (Texas A&M), Early Doucet (LSU), O’Lindsey Brown as: As a great person first and then a great football (Tulane) player Star Game … Two-year varsity basketball player … Selected as a 2005 Scholar-Athlete by The reason I chose Stanford University is: The great The best advice I ever received was: Put God first the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. blend of academics and athletics from my dad Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To succeed The people who had the greatest influence on my Personal Information: Born February 25, 1987 … Mechanical Engineering major you have to be focused life: My parents The best thing about Stanford is: The people you meet One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Dr. … Member of the California Scholastic Federation. My favorite class at Stanford is: EDGE King’s “I Have a Dream” speech My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM The place I’d most like to visit: Fiji Kopa’s Career Statistics What sets Stanford apart from other college football The favorite place I’ve visited: Cancún programs: The quality of people Hobbies: Basketball, watching TV Year UT AT TT Sack-Yds TFL-Yds Int-Yds The sports team I followed when I was younger: The Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Successful at 2006 0 3 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 Chicago Bulls whatever I’m doing Totals 0 3 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 The athlete I admire most is: Glen Davis My advice to youngsters: Always put God first and work The people I admire most are: My parents your hardest If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: My My most prized possessions: The cross I wear around Getting to Know Matt Kopa Favorite TV Show: 24 grandfather that I am named after who I have never met my neck and my Bible Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington The three people in history I admire most are: Gandhi, If I won $1 million, I would: Buy my grandma a house I would describe myself as a person as: Hardworking Favorite Actress: Jessica Alba Dr. King, Muhammad Ali and a car The reason I love football is: Hitting If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would Best book I have read: Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry I pattern my play after: Michael Strahan play me is: Dwayne Johnson My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Sacking Currently on my iPod: The Team the QB and returning his fumble for the game-winning The teammate I admire the most is: Pannel Egboh touchdown My favorite stadium in which to play is: Our new The best advice I ever received was: Don’t settle for stadium mediocrity Friends from other college football teams are: Ryan The people who had the greatest influence on my Moya (UCLA), Syd’Quan Thompson (Cal) and Kenny life: My parents Wiggins (Fresno State) One moment in history I wish I could have seen: My favorite classes at Stanford are: CS classes and Landing on the Moon Sleep & Dreams The place I’d most like to visit: Rome, Italy My least favorite class at Stanford is: PWR The favorite place I’ve visited: Oahu, Hawai’i The sports team I followed when I was younger: Hobbies: Playing video games, collecting Jordans Cleveland Browns Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the Hall of Fame The athlete I admire most is: Michael Jordan My advice to youngsters: Keep grindin’ The people I admire most are: My mom and dad My most prized possession: Dad’s tags Favorite Food: Steaks If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a really nice car and give Least Favorite Food: Onions portions to my family If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive The one thing about college football I would change: on: Mac and cheese and chicken Making all hits on the QB legal Favorite Movie: 300

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John Kyed #73 Ben Ladner #45 Position: OT Height: 6-6 Weight: 293 Position: TE Height: 6-3 Weight: 250 Year: Redshirt Freshman Year: Sophomore Hometown: Boulder, Colorado Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri High School: Boulder HS High School: Pembroke HS Pronunciation: Kide (like glide)

At Stanford: John is expected to be used in a reserve role in 2007 as a backup offensive At Stanford: Moved to his third position in three years at Stanford, Ben was switched tackle … Should be in position to compete for a starting role in the future … Talented second- to tight end during the spring 2007 campaign and showed tremendous potential to be a year player who gives the Cardinal a quality reserve and adds depth to offensive line corps. solid contributor … An All-State defensive end and tight end as a prep player in Missouri, The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman offensive tackle. he was a defensive lineman on The Farm as a true freshman in 2005 and a fullback in 2006. In High School: An All-American offensive lineman from Boulder, Colorado … The 2006 Season: Moved to fullback for the 2006 season … Played a reserve role John was named to PrepStar’s All-American team as well as being ranked among the Top and was a member of Stanford’s special teams … Earned his first varsity letter … Played 10 recruits in the state of Colorado by several recruiting sources … SuperPrep.com ranked in seven of 12 games. him the No. 6 prospect in the state while Rivals.com tabbed him No. 11 … Named to the The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman defensive lineman. All-Midlands team by SuperPrep Magazine … Three-year letterwinner and three-year In High School: One of the nation’s top defensive line prospects in 2004 out of starter at Boulder High School … As a senior, he was named First Team All-State, First Pembroke High School in Missouri … Ben was selected to the All-Midlands team by both Team All-Region and First Team All-Conference as well as team captain … Also compet- SuperPrep and PrepStar … Two-time First Team All-State selection … Earned All-State ed on the wrestling team as a heavyweight where he earned First Team All-League honors honors as a defensive end following his senior year and as a tight end as a junior … Started and qualified for the state tournament as a junior. at defensive end and running back as a senior … As a running back, he rushed for over 600 Personal Information: Born March 29, 1988 … Undeclared major … Winner of yards and accounted for more than 400 receiving yards while scoring 15 TDs … He was the Colorado Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame named First Team All-District as a DE and a First Team Nike Camp All-American … As a Scholar-Athlete Award … Member of the National Honor Society. junior, he started at tight end and defensive end … Had 20 receptions for 400 yards and four touchdowns … First Team All-District and All-Conference as a tight end … Started at DE as Getting to Know John Kyed Favorite Food: Pasta Carbonara Least Favorite Food: Curry a sophomore. I would describe myself as a person as: Engaging If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Personal Information: Born November 15, 1986 … English major … National The reason I love football is: I enjoy being able to hit on: Pasta and chicken people Favorite Movie: Elling Merit Semifinalist … Father, Dale, played college basketball at Kansas. For me to improve as a person, I need to: Be less stubborn Favorite TV Show: Six Feet Under Currently on my iPod: Grateful Dead Favorite Actor: Christopher Walken The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Signing with Favorite Actress: Reese Witherspoon Getting to Know Ben Ladner Best book I have read: The Plague by Albert Camus Stanford If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would Favorite Food: Smoothies or steak The teammate I admire the most is: Preston Clover play me is: Will Ferrell Nickname: Lad Least Favorite Food: Raw onion My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Stadium My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Driving I would describe myself as a person as: Thoughtful If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive The best thing about Stanford is: My teammates a D-lineman into the end zone while my back scores The reason I love football is: The camaraderie on: Stouffer’s lasagna My favorite class at Stanford is: Introduction to Art behind me For me to improve as a person, I need to: Become a Favorite Movie: Lost in Translation History Favorite musical group or performer: Grateful Dead more compassionate individual Favorite TV Show: Entourage What sets Stanford apart from other college football If I were not playing college football, I would be: My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to rap music Favorite Actor: Bill Murray programs: We’ve got guys who are great athletes and Miserable My greatest athletic moment is: Winning our conference Favorite Actress: Natalie Portman great minds After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered championship my sophomore year in high school on a If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would The sports team I followed when I was younger: as: A loyal teammate and great football player goal line stand play me is: Don Johnson Denver Broncos The people who had the greatest influence on my The teammate I admire the most is: Nick Frank My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: life: My parents My favorite stadium in which to play is: Ours Stanford winning a national championship Tom Nalen The place I’d most like to visit: Chile The toughest player I have faced in college is: Favorite musical group or performer: Dylan The person I admire most is: My uncle, Paul Kyed The favorite place I’ve visited: Florence, Italy Michael Okwo If I were not playing college football, I would be: The three people in history I admire most are: Che Hobbies: Hunting and fishing A friend from another college football team is: John Sleeping more and getting better grades Guevara, Alexander Calder and Michelangelo Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Still playing Larson (Kansas) After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered Favorite Website: espn.com My advice to youngsters: Love what you do The reason I chose Stanford University is: The unique as: A good teammate Best book I have read: Bless Me, Ultima If I won $1 million, I would: Enjoy it nature of the school The best advice I ever received was: Gotta eat big Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: So much to get big The best thing about Stanford is: Northern California The people who had the greatest influence on my My favorite class at Stanford is: Zen Buddhism life: My parents My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The What sets Stanford apart from other college football parting of the Red Sea programs: The players The place I’d most like to visit: The Himalayas The sports team I followed when I was younger: The favorite place I’ve visited: Hawai’i Kansas City Chiefs Hobbies: Reading, thinking, listening to music When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Happy Derrick Thomas My advice to youngsters: Think for yourself If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Buddha If I won $1 million, I would: Probably give most of it away

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Erik Lorig #80 Alex Loukas #15 Position: DE Height: 6-4 Weight: 260 Position: QB Height: 6-4 Weight: 215 Year: Sophomore Year: Redshirt Freshman Hometown: Rolling Hills, California Hometown: Bannockburn, Illinois High School: Palo Verdes Peninsula HS High School: Deerfield HS Pronunciation: Lore-ig

At Stanford: Erik was one of the most coveted preps in the nation out of Palos At Stanford: Alex came to Stanford in 2006 as one of the nation’s top recruits out of Verdes Peninsula High School following the 2004 season … He was a highly regarded Deerfield High School in Illinois … Now in his second season, he will compete for the tight end and defensive end … In his first two years on the Farm, he played tight end, but No. 2 quarterback spot in 2007 … Has all the skills and intangibles to become an out- was moved to defensive end during the 2007 spring season … After redshirting the 2005 standing college football quarterback … With four years of eligibility remaining, Alex will season as a true freshman, Erik contributed in 2006 as a backup tight end and special be in the hunt to earn the starting spot in the near future. teams player … He turned in an outstanding spring and gave notice that he will play a The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman quarterback. significant role for Stanford on the defensive line this season … Very gifted athlete who In High School: Alex earned the reputation as one of the nation’s top prep prospects will be a key player for the Cardinal for the next three years. at his position after starring at Deerfield High School in Illinois … He was ranked as the The 2006 Season: Saw action in all 12 games as a backup tight end and special No. 12 quarterback prospect in the country by SuperPrep and No. 13 by Tom Lemming’s teams player … Recorded three receptions for 21 yards … Had two of those catches for Magazine … PrepStar named him to its All-American team and SuperPrep Magazine 17 yards against Oregon State in game No. 11 … Also had six tackles … Earned his first selected him to the All-Midwest team … Scout.com ranked him as the No. 10 recruit in the varsity letter. state while Rivals.com ranked him No. 12 in the nation as a dual-threat quarterback and the The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman tight end. No. 10 recruit in Colorado … As a senior, he threw for over 1800 yards and 16 touchdowns, In High School: Named an All-American by Cal-Hi Sports, Parade Magazine, PrepStar and rushed for over 800 yards and scored 15 TDs on the ground … Named First Team and SuperPrep as a senior … A two-time Cal-Hi Sports All-State selection … Also earned All-State, All-Area, All-Conference and Academic All-Conference … Also selected the Lake All-Bay League Defensive Player of the Year, Daily Breeze All-Area and All-Section honors Shore Football Player of the Year and Lake Shore Athlete of the Year for 2006 … As a junior, in each of his final two prep campaigns … Ranked as the No. 7 tight end in the nation by he threw for 1516 yards and 16 TDs, and rushed for 520 yards and six touchdowns while Rivals.com as a senior, as well as the No. 8 tight end in the nation and No. 15 overall player earning All-Conference and All-Area honors … Alex also starred in tennis in high school … in California by Scout.com … Ranked as a “Super Recruit” by CollegeSports.com … Made As a junior, he led his team to the state championship and was the state’s doubles champion 130 tackles with 9.5 sacks, 20.0 tackles-for-loss and four interceptions on defense in his as well while being named All-State, All-Conference and All-Area. award-filled senior season, while adding 550 receiving yards and eight touchdowns as a tight Personal Information: Born January 4, 1988 … Undeclared major … Comes from end … Combined for 350 tackles, 19.0 sacks, 42.0 tackles-for-loss and five interceptions a football family … His dad, Angelo, played offensive guard for Northwestern, and with in his three varsity seasons, as well as 950 yards receiving and 18 touchdowns on offense the Bills and Patriots in the NFL; his uncle, George, played football at Southern Illinois; while adding four defensive touchdowns … Helped his squad reach the CIF Division III and another uncle, Anthony, played football at Wisconsin. semifinals and win the Bay Division title as a senior when the club was 11-1-1 … Prep squad reached the first round of the section playoffs as a junior (5-3-3) and the section quarterfinals in his sophomore season (7-5) … Played in the 2005 CaliFlorida Bowl match- Getting to Know Alex Loukas The three people in history I admire most are: Alexander the Great, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Ghandi ing the top prep players from the two states … Also played two seasons of basketball and Nickname: Rocket Favorite Website: scout.com participated in track and field for one season. I would describe myself as a person as: Hardworking Best book I have read: The Great Gatsby What people don’t know about me is: I’m a first- Favorite Food: Lou Malnati’s Pizza Personal Information: Born November 17, 1986 … Public Policy major … An AP generation American Least Favorite Food: Tofu Scholar, as well as a California Scholarship Federation and Principal’s Honor Roll member. The reason I love football is: Camaraderie If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive I pattern my play after: Steve Young on: Easy Mac For me to improve as a person, I need to: Organize Favorite Movie: Anchorman My favorite pre-game ritual is: Praying Favorite TV Show: Entourage Getting to Know Erik Lorig Least Favorite Food: Mashed potatoes Currently on my iPod: Rap Favorite Actor: Will Ferrell If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the tennis Favorite Actress: Halle Berry Nickname: E-lo on: Macaroni and cheese with sliced hot dogs state championship If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would What people don’t know about me is: I play the Favorite Movie: Metropolis The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Zip-lining across play me is: Brad Pitt didgeridoo Favorite TV Show: Mythbusters 150 foot trees in Mexico My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: The reason I love football is: The team Favorite Actress: Analeis L The teammate I admire the most is: T.C. Ostrander Throwing the winning touchdown in the National For me to improve as a person, I need to: Explore If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Championship Game My favorite pre-game ritual is: Controlled breathing play me is: Erik Nygren Stadium Favorite musical group or performer: O.A.R. My greatest athletic moment is: Playing football for My ultimate Sportscenter highlight would be: A The toughest player I have faced in college is: Sam If I were not playing college football, I would be: Stanford University running touchdown that would be celebrated with a spike Weinberger Playing college tennis The biggest thrill in my life to date is: My birth versus the Patriots A friend from another college football team is: Jack After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Favorite musical group or performer: The Mars Volta Simmons (Minnesota) as: A winner Stadium If I were not playing college football, I would be: The reason I chose Stanford University is: The ultimate The best advice I ever received was: Good is the A friend from another college football team is: Nick Embarking on numerous expeditions student-athlete enemy of Great Ekbatani (UCLA) After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Time The people who had the greatest influence on my The reason I chose Stanford University is: The team as: Rugged management life: My parents Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To shape up The best advice I ever received was: “Struggle!” The best thing about Stanford is: The people One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Cubs winning the World Series The best thing about Stanford is: My teammates The person who had the greatest influence on my My favorite class at Stanford is: Ancient Athletics The place I’d most like to visit: Brazil My favorite class at Stanford is: Ancient Empires life: My father and mother My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM The favorite place I’ve visited: Greece What sets Stanford apart from other college football The place I’d most like to visit: Machu Picchu What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs: The team The favorite place I’ve visited: Deutschland programs: The teammates Hobbies: Working out, watching movies, listening to music The sports team I followed when I was younger: Hobbies: Outdoors The sports team I followed when I was younger: Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Playing in the NFL The Bears The Bengals Ten years from now, I’d like to be: A skillful decision- My advice to youngsters: The harder you work, the The athlete I admire most is: Jim Brown maker When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: luckier you get Michael Vick The people I admire most are: My mother and father My advice to youngsters: Enjoy your teammates My most prized possession: The cross on my necklace The athlete I admire most is: Luol Deng If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: If I won $1 million, I would: Hand it to McGillicuddy If I won $1 million, I would: Invest it The people I admire most are: My parents Haakon The one thing about college football I would change: The one thing about college football I would change: Best book I have read: House of Leaves Time If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: God Nothing Favorite Food: Mom’s spaghetti

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Kelton Lynn #86 Tyler Mabry #77 Position: WR Height: 6-2 Weight: 190 Position: OT Height: 6-7 Weight: 305 Year: Junior Year: Freshman Hometown: Boulder, Colorado Hometown: San Diego, California High School: Fairview HS High School: Francis Parker School

At Stanford: Kelton is a former walk-on who saw limited playing time his first two In High School: All-West Region selection by PrepStar and rated by Scout.com as one seasons but came on last year to start five games and finish tied for second on the team of California’s Top 100 recruits … Great size and run-blocking skills … Started at both in receptions … Caught 19 balls for 254 yards and two touchdowns in 2006 as one of the offensive and defensive tackle as a senior while leading Francis Parker School to a 12-1 team’s top offensive threats … This season, he will once again play a pivotal role among record and the CIF San Diego Section Division V championship … Rated the No. 69 OT the Cardinal’s receiving corps … Possesses good hands and athletic ability … Helps give in the nation and No. 5 offensive tackle in California by Scout.com … Three-time All- Stanford tremendous overall depth at the receiver positions. Conference selection … Named Coastal Conference Lineman of the Year in 2006 … Also The 2006 Season: Injuries at the wide receiver position gave Kelton an opportunity chosen CIF First Team All-San Diego and Second Team All-State Small School … Posted to receive extensive playing time in 2006 … He played in 11 of 12 games and started five 12-4 record as a pitcher during his sophomore and junior seasons. … Finished the season second on the club with 254 receiving yards and tied for second Personal Information: Born May 17, 1989 … Undeclared major. with 19 catches … Tied for third on the club with two touchdowns (both on receptions) … Recorded all but one of his catches (for six yards) over a four-game stretch that included Getting to Know Tyler Mabry Favorite Food: Pizza contests against Navy, Washington State, UCLA and Notre Dame … Paced the team in both Least Favorite Food: Vegetables receptions and receiving yards three-times during the season: versus Navy (6-72), in his first Nicknames: Ty, Big Ty, Tiny, Ogre, T-Money If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive I would describe myself as a person as: Dedicated on: Microwaveable pizza career start against Washington State (5-65, TD) and at Notre Dame (4-86, TD) … The six What people don’t know about me is: I love classical Favorite Movie: Cruel Intentions catches against the Midshipmen established a career-best and his game-high 86 receiving music Favorite TV Shows: The Simpsons, 24 yards versus the Irish was also the best game of his career … Had his first career TD recep- The reason I love football is: The competition Favorite Actor: Brad Pitt I pattern my play after: Marcus McNeil Favorite Actress: Rachel McAdams tion on a 25-yarder from Trent Edwards versus Washington State … His second touchdown For me to improve as a person, I need to: Listen more If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would turned out to be the team’s third longest play from scrimmage in 2006 when he caught openly play me is: Vince Vaughn My favorite pre-game ritual is: Being in the locker room My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Tackle Anthony Kimble’s halfback option pass for a 57-yard TD at Notre Dame … Named First with the team eligible pass to beat Cal in the 4th quarter with no time left Currently on my iPod: T-Pain If I were not playing college football, I would be: At Team Pac-10 All-Academic. My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the CIF another school The 2005 Season: Played in one game off the bench as a backup wide receiver. championship in my junior year After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered A friend from another college football team is: Gino as: A leader and great player The 2004 Season: Did not play in 2004 as a true freshman wide receiver. Gordon (Harvard) The best advice I ever received was: Always do The reason I chose Stanford University is: The your best In High School: Played wide receiver, kicker, punter and cornerback as well as kick and combination of superior academics and athletics The person who had the greatest influence on my The sports teams I followed when I was younger: life: My mother punt returner at Fairview High School in Colorado … Caught 149 passes for 2409 yards Padres and Chargers One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The while scoring a total of 27 touchdowns in high school career … Kicked 100 extra points, 28 When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: breaking down of the Berlin Wall John Elway The place I’d most like to visit: All of Europe field goals, and totaled 348 career points … In his senior season, he had 49 receptions for The athlete I admire most is: LT The favorite place I’ve visited: Hawai’i 911 yards and 134 rushing yards on only 27 attempts in addition to two interceptions, one The person I admire most is: My mother Hobbies: Reading, facebooking and hanging with friends If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Jesus Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the NFL returned for a 72-yard touchdown … Returned two kickoffs for touchdowns and compiled The three people in history I admire most are: George My advice to youngsters: School comes first more than 700 return yards … Two-time First Team All-State selection as wide receiver and Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Winston Churchill If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a moderately priced Favorite Website: Google luxury vehicle and invest the rest three-time First Team All-League selection as a kicker … All-League Honorable Mention as Best book I have read: The Kite Runner a return specialist, and two-time selection as All-County … Had a record-breaking junior season setting three all-time state records with 100 receptions, 1498 receiving yards, and 16 field goals while leading his team to the state championship game … Also played four years of basketball, three years of soccer and one year of track … Selected for AAU elite traveling basketball team during his freshman and sophomore years and received an all-academic selection and defensive MVP as a senior … MVP of State Cup in soccer his sophomore year while leading the league in scoring … Qualified for the state track meet in the 4x400 as a senior … First Team Academic All-State, Denver Athletic Club Student Athlete of the Year Finalist, Colorado Scholar-Athlete selected by National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame … High School salutatorian. Personal Information: Born October 31, 1985 … Co-term working on a Masters and Bachelors in Management Science and Engineering … National Merit Scholar … Member of the National Honor Society … Sister, Kelsey, played for the Stanford Women’s Rugby team which won the 2005 National Championship. Lynn’s Career Statistics Year Rec Yds Avg TD LG 2006 19 254 13.4 2 57 Totals 19 254 13.4 2 57

Getting to Know Kelton Lynn The best thing about Stanford is: The impressive people and beautiful weather I would describe myself as a person as: Focused The sports teams I followed when I was younger: What people don’t know about me is: Everyone Denver Broncos and Colorado Buffaloes celebrates my birthday (Halloween) When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: The reason I love football is: The competition and Jerry Rice camaraderie The person I admire most is: My older sister Kelsey The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Bungee jumping Favorite Website: woot.com in Costa Rica Favorite Food: Filet mignon My favorite stadium in which to play is: Notre Dame Least Favorite Food: Mayonnaise Stadium If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive A friend from another college football team is: Taylor on: Pasta and grilled chicken Tharp (Boise State) Favorite Movie: Gladiator The reason I chose Stanford University is: The Favorite TV Show: Family Guy combination of strong academics and high-level athletics The favorite place I’ve visited: The Galapagos Islands Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: That it really is possible for some people to do everything

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Nick Macaluso #50 Owen Marecic #48 Position: OLB Height: 6-3 Weight: 235 Position: FB Height: 6-1 Weight: 235 Year: Redshirt Freshman Year: Freshman Hometown: Middletown, New Jersey Hometown: Tigard, Oregon High School: Middletown South HS High School: Jesuit HS Pronunciation: Mer-a-sek

At Stanford: Nick enjoyed an outstanding spring and put himself in position to In High School: Talented two-way player from Tigard, Oregon, who earned recogni- receive increased playing time in 2007 … He redshirted his true freshman season a year tion as one of the state’s best at both linebacker and running back … Owen was named ago, but he has proven to be one of the team’s top young players capable of making an First Team All-State and the Oregon Defensive Player of the Year as a linebacker as well as impact this year … Could also be used on special teams … Should play a key role on the being chosen Second Team All-State as a running back … Led Jesuit High School to the Cardinal defense for the next four years. state championship in 2006 … First Team All-Metro League as a linebacker and fullback, The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman linebacker. and also named the league’s Defensive Player of the Year … Ranked by Scout.com as the No. 1 linebacker in Oregon and the No. 7 overall recruit in the state … As a junior, he led In High School: A four-year letterwinner for Middletown South High School in his team to the state championship and was named a First Team All-League fullback and New Jersey, Nick was the top defensive player for the No. 1 team in the state as a junior Second Team All-League linebacker … Selected First Team All-League fullback and Third and senior … SuperPrep.com ranked him among the Top 100 players at his position in Team All-League as a defensive end following his sophomore season … Competed in the the nation and the No. 14 overall prospect in the state … Named to the All-East Region shot put and discus in track and field … National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete team by PrepStar … Named to SuperPrep Magazine’s All-Northeast team … Chosen a Award. Reebok All-American and a member of the All-Tri-State (NY/NJ/CT) Heisman squad … He was a two-time First Team All-State linebacker and the first two-time Monmouth Personal Information: Born October 4, 1988 … Undeclared major … Member of County Defensive Player of the Year and Shore Conference Defensive Player of the Year the National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society. … Three-time All-County and All-Conference selection, twice on the First Team … He accounted for 90 tackles, 18 tackles-for-loss and five sacks his senior season … Helped his Getting to Know Owen Marecic Favorite TV Show: Man vs. Wild high school to three straight unbeaten seasons as his school posted a New Jersey Shore Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington Nickname: O-Train Favorite Actress: Rachel McAdams Conference record of 36-0 with three consecutive New Jersey State Sectional champion- I would describe myself as a person as: Loyal My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: ships … Also lettered in basketball and track … President of the Student Council for The reason I love football is: It’s fun National Championship victory For me to improve as a person, I need to: Communicate Favorite musical group or performer: Dave Matthews three years and a member of the Italian Honor Society. My favorite pre-game ritual is: Silence Band Personal Information: Born June 18, 1988 … Undeclared major … His brother, My greatest athletic moment is: Back-to-back state If I were not playing college football, I would be: championships Might be trying rugby Anthony, played college football at Cornell. The reason I chose Stanford University is: Academics After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered and athletics as: A hard worker The sports teams I followed when I was younger: The best advice I ever received was: Seize the day Steelers and New York Yankees The people who had the greatest influence on my Getting to Know Nick Macaluso The person I admire most is: My brother When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: life: My mom and dad The three people in history I admire most are: Rocky Greg Lloyd One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The Nickname: Mac Marciano, George S. Patton and Leonardo da Vinci The athlete I admire most is: Roberto Clemente American Revolution I would describe myself as a person as: Dedicated Best book I have read: Angels and Demons If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: My The place I’d most like to visit: Croatia The reason I love football is: The discipline that is Favorite Food: Tortellini dad’s father The favorite place I’ve visited: Outer Banks, North acquired Least Favorite Food: Tofu Best book I have read: Cannery Row Carolina My greatest athletic moment is: Winning three state If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Favorite Food: Chicken burrito Hobbies: Listening to music, watching movies, lifting championships in high school on: Waffles Least Favorite Food: Bologna Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Happy The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Signing my letter Favorite Movie: A Bronx Tale If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive My advice to youngsters: Pursue your dreams of intent to come to Stanford Favorite TV Show: Rescue Me on: Mac and cheese shells My most prized possession: My mind The teammate I admire the most is: Chris Horn Favorite Actor: Robert DeNiro Favorite Movie: Pulp Fiction If I won $1 million, I would: Smile A friend from another college football team is: Favorite Actress: Julia Roberts Knowshon Moreno (Georgia) If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would The reason I chose Stanford University is: Combination play me is: Vin Diesel of academics, athletics and climate My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Success is Returning an interception to win the Rose Bowl only reached by hard work Favorite musical groups or performers: Earth, Wind, The best thing about Stanford is: The opportunities that and Fire, Bruce Springsteen are presented If I were not playing college football, I would be: My favorite class at Stanford is: Psychology I Playing golf My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered What sets Stanford apart from other college football as: Hardworking and successful student and athlete programs: Student-athletes are academically driven The best advice I ever received was: Never quit The sports team I followed when I was younger: The people who had the greatest influence on my New York Giants life: My parents When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: The place I’d most like to visit: Italy Lawrence Taylor The favorite place I’ve visited: Disney World If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Eva Hobbies: Video games, playing cards and baseball Mendez My most prized possession: Pictures and videos of family The athlete I admire most is: Michael Jordan If I won $1 million, I would: Invest it

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Chris Marinelli #63 Matthew Masifilo #98 Position: OT Height: 6-7 Weight: 304 Position: DL Height: 6-3 Weight: 270 Year: Sophomore Year: Freshman Hometown: Braintree, Massachusetts Hometown: Ewa Beach, Hawai’i High School: Boston College HS High School: Campbell HS Pronunciation: Mah-sa-filo

At Stanford: Continues to show progress and should battle for a starting offensive In High School: PrepStar All-American selection who was considered one of the tackle spot in 2007 after starting in a part-time role in 2006 … Should be a significant nation’s top prospects … Played offensive line at Campbell High School in Hawai’i, but contributor, and potential starter, for the next three seasons. will likely move to the defensive line at Stanford … PrepStar ranked him as the seventh The 2006 Season: Played in 10 games and started five of the team’s final six con- best DL recruit in the nation … Scout.com and Rivals.com rated him the No. 2 recruit in tests at right tackle … Selected to the Pac-10 All-Freshman team … Honorable Mention the state and among the Top 25 DL prospects in the country … Named to the Northwest Pac-10 All-Academic selection. Hot 100 … Senior season cut short due to injury, but Matthew was still named Second Team All-State … Chosen to the 2006 All-Hawai’i Academic Team. The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman offensive tackle. Personal Information: Born October 1, 1989 … Undeclared major … Member In High School: Rated as one of the top prospects in New England and in the nation of the National Honor Society … Father, Etika, is originally from Tonga … Mother, following the 2004 season … SuperPrep and PrepStar named Chris to their All-East teams Tina, hails from Kauai, Hawai’i … Matthew is interested in majoring in Aero/Astro as one of the best prep recruits in the region … SuperPrep ranked him as the No. 8 recruit Engineering at Stanford. in New England … Rivals.com ranked him No. 5 in Massachusetts and No. 11 in New England … In high school, he was a three-year starter at defensive tackle and a two-year Getting to Know Matthew Masafilo Favorite TV Show: Lost starter on offense (tight end as a junior, offensive tackle as a senior) … For his career, he Favorite Actor: Russell Crowe tallied 160 tackles, 17 quarterback sacks, 12 pass breakups, 10 forced fumbles, five fumble Nickname: Masi Favorite Actress: Keira Knightley I would describe myself as a person as: Determined My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Winning recoveries, one interception and a forced safety … As a tight end, he caught 18 passes for The reason I love football is: Intensity/complexity the national championship 170 yards … He was named All-Conference, All-Eastern Mass and All-State … Named For me to improve as a person, I need to: Work hard Favorite musical group or performer: Bob Marley My favorite pre-game ritual is: Saying a prayer After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered All-Scholastic and a conference All-Star in football, indoor and outdoor track and field The reason I chose Stanford University is: Best as: A difference maker … Two-year letterwinner in basketball and three-year letterwinner in track … Threw combination academics and athletics The best advice I ever received was: Live with no What sets Stanford apart from other college football regrets the shot and the discus … Top marks include 52-8 in the shot and 159-7 in the discus programs: The players The person who had the greatest influence on my … Finished third in state indoor shot put in 2005 … Massachusetts All-State Coaches The sports team I followed when I was younger: life: Teachers Denver Broncos One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The Invitational champion in discus … New England Qualifier in discus as a senior … Two- The athlete I admire most is: Lance Armstrong Roman Empire time qualifier for the state meet in the discus. The people I admire most is: My parents The place I’d most like to visit: Norway The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus The favorite place I’ve visited: Tonga Personal Information: Born March 3, 1987 … Classics major … Member of the Christ, Alexander the Great and Isaac Newton Hobbies: Surfing, bodyboarding National Honor Society … Comes from a football family with his father, Jim, having Favorite Website: facebook.com Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the NFL Best book I have read: Harry Potter My advice to youngsters: Don’t let anyone or anything played offensive line at Northeastern, while his uncle, Joe, played defensive end at the Favorite Food: Lupulu (Tongan Dish) come between you and your goals New Hampshire and his cousin, Mike Marinelli, currently plays defensive end at Penn … Least Favorite Food: Onions If I won $1 million, I would: Invest If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive The one thing about college football I would change: Achieved maxima cum laude on the national Latin exam. on: Shoyu chicken Recruiting rules Favorite Movie: 300

Getting to Know Chris Marinelli Best book I have read: The Odyssey Favorite Food: Country Fried Steak Nickname: C-Mar, Dawba Least Favorite Food: Sushi I would describe myself as a person as: Wicked funny If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive What people don’t know about me is: I have a on: Tuna tremendous passion for the Classical languages Favorite Movies: Dumb & Dumber, Blow The reason I love football is: The collisions and the Favorite TV Show: Seinfeld # adrenaline rush Favorite Actor: Marlon Brando Tim Mattran I pattern my play after: Orlando Brown Favorite Actress: Elisha Cuthbert 62 For me to improve as a person, I need to: Stop judging If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would Position: C Height: 6-5 Weight: 298 people and be more approachable play me is: Sylvester Stallone Year: Senior My favorite pre-game ritual is: Getting focused My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: My greatest athletic moment is: Intercepting a pass as Catching the “tackle-eligible pass” in the flats and Hometown: Chanhassen, Minnesota defensive nose tackle my sophomore year of high school juking the corner and safety for the winning touchdown High School: Chaska HS The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Boston Red Sox – against Cal World Series Champions 2004 Favorite musical groups or performers: Incubus, the Eagles Pronunciation: Matt-trun My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Stadium If I were not playing college football, I would be: The toughest player I have faced in college is: Julian Not limping Jenkins After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered Friends from other college football teams are: Steve as: A likable, fun person who got the job done on and At Stanford: Expected to return as the team’s starting center in his sixth year with Hunt (Dartmouth), Mike Marinelli (UPenn) off the field The reasons I chose Stanford University are: The best advice I ever received was: Nothing replaces the program after being granted a medical redshirt in 2005 … Has also played guard and Everything: students, faculty, weather, atmosphere, my hard work tackle for the Cardinal during his career … Walked on at Stanford in 2002 … Has been a teammates, coaching staff, and obviously the classes The person who had the greatest influence on my and academics life: My cousin, Nick part of three Pac-10 All-Academic squads … Has one more year of eligibility remaining. Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To cherish One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The my free time Trojan War The 2006 Season: Missed the entire season due to a high ankle sprain … Granted The best thing about Stanford is: My teammates The place I’d most like to visit: The Greek Islands a medical redshirt. My favorite class at Stanford is: Latin Virgil The favorite place I’ve visited: Cape Cod My least favorite class at Stanford is: PWR Hobbies: Getting it done The 2005 Season: Moved into the team’s starting role at center, replacing the What sets Stanford apart from other college football Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Walking programs: The camaraderie My advice to youngsters: The opportunity to succeed in injured Brian Head, and ended up starting six games at the position surrounding a three- The sports teams I followed when I was younger: life is so much greater when you take advantage of your game stretch that he missed with an injury … Played in a total of nine games … Named Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, schooling … good grades not only help set a foundation Boston Bruins for life’s other goals, but they open doors you would never First Team Pac-10 All-Academic. When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: know existed Drew Bledsoe My most prized possession: My bed The 2004 Season: Used in a reserve role at offensive tackle, playing in 10 games … The athlete I admire most is: Willie McGinest If I won $1 million, I would: Pay back my parents for all Earned his first varsity letter … Named Honorable Mention Pac-10 All-Academic. The people I admire most are: My parents they have done for me If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: The one thing about college football I would change: The 2003 Season: Backup center who did not get into a game … Named Jesus Christ The business aspect of it … The game is still not Honorable Mention Pac-10 All-Academic. The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus, professional at this level, and it should be played out of Odysseus and Kirby Puckett passion, not money The 2002 Season: Did not play in 2002 as a true freshman center and guard. In High School: Talented prep player from Chaska High School in Chanhassen, Minnesota … Started every game his junior and senior seasons on the offensive line … Named Honorable Mention All-Lake Conference as a senior … Three-year letterwinner in track and field … Events included the shot put and discus … Captain of the track and

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field team his senior season … Won the Lake County Academic Achievement Award as a Getting to Know Pat Maynor The person I admire most is: My brother, James senior … Participated in the State Science Bowl for two years in high school … Two-year If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Nickname: Pat Marshall Mathers medalist in the state Science Olympiad … Named “Who’s Who” Among American High I would describe myself as a person as: Determined, The person in history I admire most is: Jesus Christ School Students … AP Scholar … Class valedictorian. emotional Best book I have read: Paradise Lost The reason I love football is: It is war without the aftermath Favorite Food: Chicken wings Personal Information: Born October 23, 1984 … A co-term student working on his I pattern my play after: Ray Lewis Least Favorite Food: Tofu For me to improve as a person, I need to: Learn to If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Masters degree in Sociology and his Bachelors degree in Science, Technology and Society. accept everyone for who they are on: Grilled chicken My favorite pre-game ritual is: Thanking God for giving Favorite Movie: Scarface me the opportunity to play Favorite TV Show: Arrested Development Getting to Know Tim Mattran If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive My greatest athletic moment is: In high school, we Favorite Actor: Larry David on: Chicken, bananas and tortilla chips were playing the No. 1 team in the state, and I had two Favorite Actress: Natalie Portman interceptions which ended their last two drives I would describe myself as a person as: Loyal Favorite Movie: Crash If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Stadium What people don’t know about me is: I skipped fourth Favorite TV Show: Heroes play me is: Matt Damon grade The toughest player I have faced in college is: Devin Favorite musical group or performer: Tupac My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Hester (Miami) For me to improve as a person, I need to: Be more Scooping up a fumble and rumbling for the winning If I were not playing college football, I would be: organized touchdown in the Rose Bowl The reason I chose Stanford University is: Best of both Just a student worlds in terms of athletics and academics My favorite pre-game ritual is: The Walk If I were not playing college football, I would be: After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered Bored Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: That I’m not as: A player who put it all on the line for his team My greatest athletic moment is: Earning a scholarship as smart as I thought I was at Stanford The best advice I ever received was: Keep your pads The best advice I ever received was: Nothing worth down The best thing about Stanford is: It challenges you anything in life comes easy, and that’s what separates The reason I chose Stanford University is: The to think combination of world-class academics and athletics The people who had the greatest influence on my those who achieve and those who settle My favorite class at Stanford is: EDGE Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To not be life: My parents The person who had the greatest influence on my afraid of asking for help The place I’d most like to visit: New Zealand My least favorite class at Stanford is: PWR life: My brother, James The best thing about Stanford is: Blue skies and palm The favorite place I’ve visited: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico What sets Stanford apart from other college football The place I’d most like to visit: Ireland programs: Intelligence of each athlete trees My most prized possession: My Tivo Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the NFL or back in The sports team I followed when I was younger: The sports team I followed when I was younger: Florida doing big things If I won $1 million, I would: Invest most of it and travel Florida Gators Minnesota Twins with the rest My advice to youngsters: You’re not given anything in When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: this world, you have to work for everything you want The one thing about college football I would change: Mike Alstott A quarterback Is using a playoff instead of the BCS to decide the If I won $1 million, I would: Invest it and retire at a Best book I have read: Catch-22 national championship The athlete I admire most is: Brett Favre young age

Tom McAndrew # Pat Maynor # 41 Position: MLB Height: 6-5 Weight: 255 44 Year: Position: MLB Height: 6-2 Weight: 217 Sophomore Year: Junior Hometown: Glen Ellyn, Illinois Hometown: Jupiter, Florida High School: Glenbard West HS High School: Dwyer HS

At Stanford: A promising player who figures to be a major part of the team’s defense At Stanford: Will compete for the starting role at middle linebacker in 2007 … A in 2007 and challenge for the starting middle linebacker position after getting his first quick linebacker with excellent movement and the ability to track down ball carriers as playing time as an outside linebacker and defensive end in 2006 … Has continued to add well cover running backs coming out of the backfield. size and strength throughout his career and has shown signs that he has the potential to The 2006 Season: Received the most significant playing time of his career when he become an outstanding player with flashes of excellence … Very athletic. started nine games and played in 10 … Made 44 tackles with 21 solos and 23 assists … The 2006 Season: Played in all 12 games off the bench and contributed 14 tackles Added 3.0 tackles-for-loss, a team-leading two quarterback hurries and one pass breakup (five solo, nine assists) … Had his top game against USC with four tackles and had at … Posted a career-high nine tackles and half a tackle-for-loss at San Jose State … least one tackle in nine of the 12 games he appeared in … Had a half a tackle-for-loss Recorded a career-best six solos and eight total tackles at California that ranked second versus Arizona … Earned First Team Pac-10 All-Academic honors. on the club in the contest, while adding half a tackle-for-loss … Also added seven tackles The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman outside linebacker. and a pass breakup versus Washington State, as well as six tackles in the season-opener at In High School: One of the top prep players from the state of Illinois as a defensive Oregon … Had his other tackles-for-loss against Arizona and Oregon State. end, outside linebacker, tight end and punter at Glenbard West High School … A First Team The 2005 Season: Played in all 11 games off the bench primarily on special teams, All-State selection as a defensive end in his senior year when he was also named to the All- contributing three tackles (two solos, one assist). Midwest team by PrepStar, SuperPrep and Lemming’s … Recorded 47 tackles and 7.0 sacks on The 2004 Season: Did not play in 2004 as a true freshman inside linebacker. defense, as well as making 30 receptions and scoring two touchdowns on offense in his final In High School: Registered 252 tackles during his junior and senior seasons as one prep season … Accounted for 120 tackles, 68 receptions and three touchdowns in his high of the best linebackers in the state of Florida … All-Southeast selection by PrepStar out of school career … Two-Time First Team All-Conference and All-Area … Named All-Area as a Dwyer High School in Jupiter, Florida … First Team All-Conference and All-Area player, punter … Starting middle linebacker as a sophomore … Four-year letterwinner in basketball. as well as a Second Team All-State choice as a senior … Rated the fourth-best linebacker Personal Information: Born November 3, 1986 … Science, Technology and Society in the state in 2003 … Had 108 total tackles, five sacks and three forced fumbles in 2003 major … Member of the National Honor Society and the French Honor Society … Won the despite missing two games due to injury … As a junior, he recorded 144 tackles with six United States Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award for “Spirit of Victory” in 2005 … sacks and had five interceptions while being named First Team All-Conference and All- An Illinois State Scholar. Area, as well as Honorable Mention All-State … All-Conference fullback as a sophomore … Chosen to play in the Outback Bowl All-Star Game in Florida following his senior McAndrew’s Career Statistics season. Year UT AT TT Sack-Yds TFL-Yds Int-Yds 2006 5 9 14 0-0 0.5-2 0-0 Personal Information: Born March 19, 1986 … Economics major … Member Totals 5 9 14 0-0 0.5-2 0-0 of the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Academy of Finance, Future Business Leaders of America and Boys State American Legion … Father, Mark, Getting to Know Tom McAndrew My favorite class at Stanford is: Public speaking My least favorite class at Stanford is: Anywhere I’m played college football at Florida. Nickname: T-Mac going to in the rain I would describe myself as a person as: Happy The sports team I followed when I was younger: My own Maynor’s Career Statistics The reason I love football is: The fraternity developed When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Talented when you know that another player is depending on you The person I admire most is: My dad Year UT AT TT Sack-Yds TFL-Yds Int-Yds for his health If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Jesus 2005 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 My favorite pre-game ritual is: Sitting in silence Least Favorite Food: Tofu My greatest athletic moment is: Yet to come Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump 2006 21 23 44 0-0 3.0-3 0-0 The teammate I admire the most is: Tavita Pritchard The best advice I ever received was: “Whether you do Totals 23 24 47 0-0 3.0-3 0-0 My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Stadium good things or bad, people are going to notice what you Friends from other college football teams are: Conor do.” – Mrs. Nelson (my kindergarten teacher) Gillen (Illinois), Laupepa Letuli (Hawai’i), Dace Richardson The person who had the greatest influence on my (Iowa), Tony Moeaki (Iowa) life: My mom The reason I chose Stanford University is: My teammates One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Creation The best thing about Stanford is: Opportunities to succeed My most prized possession: My youth

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Bert McBride #70 Carlos McFall #17 Position: C Height: 6-3 Weight: 295 Position: FS Height: 5-11 Weight: 205 Year: Redshirt Freshman Year: Junior Hometown: Thonotosassa, Florida Hometown: San Antonio, Texas High School: Armwood HS High School: Roosevelt HS

At Stanford: Will be used as a backup center in 2007 after redshirting the ’06 season At Stanford: Has moved from cornerback to free safety and figures to be a as a true freshman … Has the potential to compete for a starting spot in the future. prominent member of the defensive backfield in his fourth season with the program The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman offensive lineman. … Suffered an injury that kept him out of the latter portion of 2007 spring practices after an impressive start to the sessions … Possesses all the tools necessary to become an In High School: A First Team All-State offensive lineman from Florida who was outstanding player for the Cardinal … Has played in 15 games all off the bench. ranked among the top recruits at his position in the country … Also earned First Team All-Suncoast and First Team All-County following his senior season … Ranked as the The 2006 Season: Played in nine games all off the bench … Contributed seven No. 75 offensive line prospect in the nation by Scout.com … Other rankings include No. tackles (five solo, two assists) with two each in games versus Washington State and USC, as 17 top recruit in the greater Tampa Bay area and among the Top 125 recruits in the state well as at Washington … Also had 1.0 tackles-for-loss for minus two yards at Washington. of Florida by Rivals.com … Helped his prep team win the state 4A championship in The 2005 Season: Played primarily on special teams and as a backup cornerback, 2003 and 2004, and earn runner-up honors in 2005 … Named the Junior Orange Bowl seeing action in six games and making one unassisted tackle. Committee Scholar-Athlete Award winner in 2005 as the player on the team with the The 2004 Season: Did not play in 2004 as a true freshman cornerback. highest GPA in the state championship game … President/Founder of his high school’s In High School: An option quarterback out of Roosevelt High School in San debate team … Mu Alpha Theta President. Antonio, Texas … Rushed for 930 yards and scored 18 touchdowns as a senior … Named Personal Information: Born October 26, 1987 … Undeclared major … National to SuperPrep’s All-Southwest team … Paced the city in rushing as a quarterback while Merit Finalist and member of the Latin Honors Society and the National Honor Society. leading his team to a 9-2 record and a fifth place finish in the state … Named First Team All-District and All-State Academic … All-District as a junior after rushing for 800 yards and throwing for another 650 … Earned All-District Academic honors in football, base- Getting to Know Bert McBride The three people in history I admire most are: Kurt Vonnegut, George S. Patton and Julius Caesar ball and track and field … Played two years of varsity baseball and spent three seasons on I would describe myself as a person as: Ridiculous, Favorite Website: youtube.com the track and field team … State qualifier during his final prep season in the 4x100 relay unexpected Best book I have read: Catch-22 by Joseph Heller What people don’t know about me is: I’m a very good Favorite Food: Lasagna … Team captain in all three sports. computer gamer … Battlefield 2 for instance Least Favorite Food: Lima Beans The reason I love football is: The competitive nature If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Personal Information: Born September 30, 1985 … Science, Technology and of the game on: Cheeseburgers and steak Society major … Member of the National Honor Society and National Honor Roll I pattern my play after: Everyone better than I am Favorite Movie: The Shawshank Redemption For me to improve as a person, I need to: Be nicer Favorite TV Show: South Park … Father, James, is a middle school football coach who also played college football at My favorite pre-game ritual is: Get pumped to some Favorite Actor: George Clooney Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico. rock off of my iPod Favorite Actress: Angelina Jolie Currently on my iPod: Badfish by Sublime If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would My greatest athletic moment is: Winning back-to-back play me is: Michael Clarke Duncan McFall’s Career Statistics state championships in high school My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Me Year UT AT TT Sack-Yds TFL-Yds Int-Yds The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Winning picking up a football on our one-yard line and running it The teammate I admire the most is: Chris Horn back for a touchdown 2005 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Stadium Favorite musical groups or performers: Sublime, Flogging 2006 5 2 7 0-0 1.0-2 0-0 The toughest player I have faced in college is: Ekom Molly, Rage Against the Machine and Slightly Stoopid Totals 6 2 8 0-0 1.0-2 0-0 Udofia If I were not playing college football, I would be: A friend from another college football team is: Chad Fishing or snowboarding Peterson (Navy) After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered Getting to Know Carlos McFall The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus The reason I chose Stanford University is: Combination as: A very good player who won Christ, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jackie Robinson of amazing academics and a top-notch football program The best advice I ever received was: 80% of life is Nickname: C-Los Best book I have ever read: Where the Red Fern Grows Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: How to step just showing up I would describe myself as a person as: Righteous Favorite Food: Italian up my game The person who had the greatest influence on my and hardworking Least Favorite Food: Tofu The best thing about Stanford is: The beautiful campus life: My mother and father What people don’t know about me is: I can ride a If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive and weather One moment in history I wish I could have seen: D-Day unicycle on: Cereal My favorite class at Stanford is: Any Econ class The place I’d most like to visit: Dublin on St. Patrick’s Day The reason I love football is: You get to compete every Favorite Movie: Boomerang My least favorite class at Stanford is: PWR The favorite place I’ve visited: Alaska single play Favorite TV Show: Family Guy What sets Stanford apart from other college football Hobbies: Fishing and computer gaming I pattern my play after: Ty Law Favorite Actor: Jamie Fox programs: We’re smarter, and we work harder Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Having fun For me to improve as a person, I need to: Continue to Favorite Actress: Jessica Alba The sports team I followed when I was younger: The My advice to youngsters: Have fun with what you do improve my relationship with God If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would Florida Gators My most prized possession: My computer (when it’s working) My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music play me is: Bill Bellamy When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: If I won $1 million, I would: Buy myself a new computer My greatest athletic moment is: My first touchdown My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Mike Alstott and put the rest in the bank The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Signing my letter Interception returned to “the house!!!” The athlete I admire most is: Muhammad Ali The one thing about college football I would change: of intent to attend Stanford University Favorite musical groups or performers: Chamillionaire, The person I admire most is: Kester Sink Offensive line passing eligibility My favorite stadium in which to play is: The new Slim Thug and Paul Wall If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Bill Gates Stanford Stadium If I were not playing college football, I would be: The toughest player I have faced in college is: Evan Playing college baseball Moore After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered A friend from another college team is: Cory Bennett as: One of the best (Oklahoma) The best advice I ever received was: “You can’t just be The reason I chose Stanford University is: Best good, you have to be better!” – My dad combination of athletics and academics in the nation The people who had the greatest influence on my Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Hard work life: My mom and dad and determination are the keys to success One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The best thing about Stanford is: My teammates Jesus’ resurrection My favorite class at Stanford is: French Women in The place I’d most like to visit: Tahiti Cinema The favorite place I’ve visited: Disney World My least favorite class at Stanford is: Calculus Hobbies: Fishing What sets Stanford apart from other college football Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Sitting on my yacht programs: Team unity My advice to youngsters: Know what you want, and The sports team I followed when I was younger: The don’t stop until you get it Dallas Cowboys My most prized possession: My father’s good luck charm When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: that he wore under his football pads in college Randall Cunningham If I won $1 million, I would: Invest The athlete I admire most is: LeBron James The one thing about college football I would change: If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Pay us! 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James McGillicuddy #74 Tyrone McGraw #31 Position: DT Height: 6-3 Weight: 300 Position: RB Height: 5-9 Weight: 185 Year: Sophomore Year: Redshirt Freshman Hometown: Worcester, Massachusetts Hometown: San Francisco, California High School: St. John’s HS High School: Riordan HS

At Stanford: Came into Stanford as one of the top recruits in the nation and At Stanford: After redshirting the 2006 season as a true freshman, Tyrone is now in the state player of the year following his senior season at St. John’s High School in position to make an impact in 2007 … An electrifying runner, he has breakaway speed Massachusetts … Redshirted in 2005 as a true freshman and then missed all of his red- and quickness, and the ability to make big plays … He will compete for playing time at shirt freshman year in 2006 due to injury. running back as well as on kick returns. The 2006 Season: Missed the season due to an injury. The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman running back … The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman defensive tackle. Winner of the Greg Piers Award as the team’s Most Outstanding Defensive Service Team Player. In High School: Named the top recruit in the state of Massachusetts by PrepStar and ranked as the No. 6 recruit in New England by SuperPrep as a senior in 2004 … Chosen In High School: Stanford’s lone recruit from the Bay Area in 2006, Tyrone starred All-Northeast by SuperPrep and Lemming’s, as well as All-East by PrepStar, the Gatorade at Riordan High School in San Francisco … In 10 games as a senior, he rushed for 1519 Massachusetts State Player of the Year, and the state’s offensive MVP as a senior in 2004 yards while setting a new school record … Named First Team All-West Catholic League … Started on both the offensive and defensive line at St. John’s High School … First as well as the league’s Running Back of the Year … Selected Second Team All-WCAL as Team All-State as an offensive lineman following his senior season … On defense, he a junior … Also an outstanding track and field athlete … Qualified for the U.S. Junior registered 75 tackles, 15 sacks, nine forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries … Central Olympics in 2005 in the 4x100 … Central Coast Section 200m champion (21.85) and Massachusetts All-Star selection as both a junior and senior … Also an outstanding runner-up in the 100m (10.79) as a junior … At the 2005 CIF State Meet, he ran a 48.3 wrestler … Won the state and New England championship as a junior in the heavyweight split in the 4x400 relay … During the summer of 2004, he placed third in the 200m division … Had an overall record of 34-4 … Won the 2005 state title in wrestling as a Intermediate Boys Division at the U.S. Olympic Trials and was fourth in the 100m at the senior. USA Junior Olympics … Class valedictorian … Named Scholar-Athlete of the Bay Area by the San Francisco Olympic Club following his senior year. Personal Information: Born June 26, 1986 … Undeclared major … An Eagle Scout, president of his high school and a member of the National Honor Society … Personal Information: Born May 2, 1988 … Undeclared major … Member of the Father, Gerry, played football at Harvard. National Honor Society and California Scholarship Federation … Northern California National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete … Worked at the University of California Medical Center in San Francisco for several summers Getting to Know James McGillicuddy Favorite Food: Meat and potatoes as a work-study intern in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and for a General Surgery Least Favorite Food: Tofu Nickname: McGillamonster If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Physician … Also worked as a patient care assistant. I would describe myself as a person as: Fun and on: Eggs and ham ambitious Favorite TV Show: Entourage Getting to Know Tyrone McGraw The athlete I admire most is: Michael Jordan What people don’t know about me is: I used to be a Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington swimmer The people I admire most are: My mother, Leona Banks, Favorite Actress: Jessica Simpson Nickname: T-Mac and godfather, Brad Hallett The reason I love football is: Fun If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would I would describe myself as a person as: Confident If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: My My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music play me is: The Incredible Hulk and ambitious mom and godfather Currently on my iPod: Dave Matthews Band My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: What people don’t know about me is: I started playing The three people in history I admire most are: Martin My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the New Intercepting a pass for the winning touchdown in the football in high school; the first time I touched the ball in Luther King, Jr., Mother Teresa and Gandhi England Wrestling championship Big Game a game I scored a TD on a kickoff return Best book I have read: Harry Potter series My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Stadium Favorite musical group or performer: Dave Matthews The reason I love football is: It pushes me past what I Favorite Food: Barbeque ribs Band The toughest player I have faced in college is: James sometimes believe to be possible Least Favorite Food: Stanford Dining Hall McGillicuddy If I were not playing college football, I would be: I pattern my play after: No one … I just do me Wrestling in college If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Friends from other college football teams are: Ron For me to improve as a person, I need to: Never on: Hot Pockets and baked cookies Brace (Boston College), Pat Sheil (Boston College) After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered be satisfied with myself academically, athletically or Favorite Movies: 300 and Troy The reason I chose Stanford University is: “Best school as: A great player personally Favorite TV Shows: Smallville and The Real World in the world” The people who had the greatest influence on my My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to my music Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Lots life: My parents If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would My greatest athletic moment is: Either running at the play me is: Morris Chestnut The best thing about Stanford is: My teammates One moment in history I wish I could have seen: 2004 Olympic Trials or scoring an 84 yard touchdown to If I were not playing college football, I would be: My favorite class at Stanford is: Ancient Athletics The big bang break my high school’s single-season rushing record The place I’d most like to visit: Rome Running collegiate track and working to get into a My least favorite class at Stanford is: PWR The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Having the premier law school The favorite place I’ve visited: Costa Rica What sets Stanford apart from other college football opportunity and privilege to choose between Stanford After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered programs: My teammates Hobbies: Fishing, boating, lifting and reading and Harvard, and graduating high school as valedictorian as: The person who willingly and passionately bore the The sports team I followed when I was younger: Patriots Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Playing in the NFL The teammate I admire the most is: Anthony Kimble responsibility of an entire team … A leader, a competitor, The people I admire most are: My parents My advice to youngsters: Never settle for second place My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Stadium a WINNER The people in history I admire most are: Jesus and My most prized possession: My watch The toughest player I have faced in college is: Pat The best advice I ever received was: Live life today like Napoleon If I won $1 million, I would: Give some to charity, buy a Maynor no one else will, so that you can live life tomorrow like Favorite Website: espn.com custom made suit and invest the rest The reason I chose Stanford University is: To compete no one else can Best book I have read: The Things They Carried at the highest levels both academically and athletically The people who had the greatest influence on my Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: There are life: My mother and godfather varying degrees of intelligence One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Dr. The best thing about Stanford is: The team, the team, King’s “I Have a Dream” speech the team!!! The place I’d most like to visit: Fiji My favorite classes at Stanford are: Greek Mythology The favorite place I’ve visited: Cabo San Lucas … in a and Global Politics of Human Rights 7-bedroom mansion on the beach My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Making my dreams What sets Stanford apart from other college football a reality … a NFL career, wealthy/successful attorney, programs: Playing at Stanford truly redefines the beautiful wife and kids, and, most importantly, happiness concept of the “student-athlete” My advice to youngsters: Be confident in everything The sports team I followed when I was younger: San that you do Francisco 49ers My most prized possession: My cross … the last gift my When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: mother gave me Jerry Rice If I won $1 million, I would: Invest it to make more money

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Bo McNally #22 Michael Miller #88 Position: SS Height: 6-0 Weight: 208 Position: WR Height: 6-1 Weight: 195 Year: Sophomore Year: Senior Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah Hometown: San Clemente, California High School: Highlands HS High School: San Clemente HS

At Stanford: A tough, aggressive and hard-nosed safety who has the inside track to At Stanford: Has spent the last three seasons as a backup wide receiver after redshirt- become the team’s starting strong safety in 2007 after showing excellent potential in his ing as a true freshman walk-on in 2003 … Part of a large group of receivers on the 2007 first year of action as a redshirt freshman in 2006 … Possesses good athletic skills and squad … Coming off a 2006 season that saw him receive significant playing time. instincts for the safety positions … Has great potential and the ability to be a key player The 2006 Season: Received the most extensive playing time of his career, partici- for Stanford … An athletic and quick player who is not afraid to hit and mix it up. pating in eight of the team’s 12 games and even making his first career start at UCLA The 2006 Season: Made his collegiate debut by playing in all 12 games and mak- when he caught one ball for eight yards … Had the best game of his career coming off ing one start … Contributed 21 tackles (12 solo, nine assists), including six in each of the bench in the first game of the new Stanford Stadium versus Navy when he made three the team’s final two contests against Oregon State and at California with nine of those catches for 38 yards, both career-bests … Picked up Second Team Pac-10 All-Academic 12 solos, including five versus Oregon State and four at California … Picked off a pair of recognition. passes in Stanford’s lone win of the season at Washington … Ran one of his two intercep- The 2005 Season: Did not see any game action. tions against Washington back 49 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter for one of The 2004 Season: Saw limited action in two games off the bench as a backup wide the most memorable Stanford plays of the season, which he capped off with a stretched receiver. out dive to get into the end zone … Also had a half sack and a tackle-for-loss, which he recorded at California. The 2003 Season: Did not play as a true freshman wide receiver. The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman strong safety. In High School: A talented prep player from San Clemente High School in Southern California … Played running back and wide receiver on the varsity football team as In High School: Played quarterback and free safety during his last two years at a junior and senior … Helped his high school team reach the CIF Southern Section Highland High School in Salt Lake City … Named to PrepStar’s All-Midlands team as Division II semifinals as a junior and senior … Involved in student government. one of the top recruits in the region … A First Team All-State quarterback as a junior and senior … Rushed for over 1600 yards and scored 16 touchdowns, and threw for over Personal Information: Born November 14, 1985 … A co-term student working 800 yards and eight more TDs while running the Triple Option offense … As a safety, he on his Masters degree in Sociology and his Bachelors degree in International Relations … had six interceptions and 75 tackles … MVP of his Region and First Team All-State as Also has a minor in Spanish … Member of the National Honor Society … President of both a QB and free safety … Rushed for over 1800 yards and 20 touchdowns as a junior his high school’s chapter of the California Scholastic Federation. when he also threw for five more touchdowns and 500 yards … Defensively, he had five Miller’s Career Statistics interceptions and 45 tackles … Named Region MVP and First Team All-State QB … Year Rec Yds Avg TD LG Started at running back as a sophomore when he gained 650 yards and scored eight TDs 2006 4 39 9.8 0 15 … Three-year varsity basketball player … Competed in the long jump and 100 meters in Totals 4 39 9.8 0 15 track and field as a prep … Region champion in long jump as a sophomore … Academic All-State nominee following his senior season. Personal Information: Born August 3, 1987 … Science, Technology and Society Getting to Know Michael Miller If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: My family major … His grandfather, Dave, was a major league pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles Nickname: Mike The people in history I admire most are: Jesus and (1962-75) … Father, Jeff, and mother, Catherine, attended Stanford and are both the class I would describe myself as a person as: Driven Martin Luther King, Jr. What people don’t know about me is: I can speak Favorite Website: espn.com of 1985 … Catherine completed her Ph.D. at the University of Utah in Spring of 2005 … Spanish Best book I have read: Wild at Heart Uncle, Mike McNally, is a professional golfer. The reasons I love football are: The competitiveness; the Favorite Food: Italian sausage camaraderie; the challenge Least Favorite Food: Dry chicken I pattern my play after: Anybody I can learn something If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive McNally’s Career Stats from on: Pasta Year UT AT TT Sacks-Yds TFL-Yds Int-Yds For me to improve as a person, I need to: Keep growing Favorite Movie: Blood Diamond in my faith with God Favorite TV Show: Seinfeld 2006 12 9 21 0.5-5 0.5-5 2-49 My favorite pre-game ritual is: Hot tub, relax, listen Favorite Actor: Will Smith Totals 12 9 21 0.5-5 0.5-5 2-49 to music Favorite Actress: Salma Hayek Currently on my iPod: Tupac If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would My greatest athletic moment is: My first college play me is: Will Smith reception My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Getting to Know Bo McNally Best book I have read: The Da Vinci Code The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Bungee jumping Catching the winning TD pass in the Big Game Favorite Food: BBQ in Vegas Favorite musical group or performer: Anthony Hamilton Nickname: Bo Bo Least Favorite Food: Fish The teammate I admire the most is: Thaddeus Chase If I were not playing college football, I would be: I would describe myself as a person as: Nice If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive My favorite stadium in which to play is: The Rose Studying overseas The reason I love football is: The contact on: Macaroni and cheese Bowl (UCLA) The best advice I ever received was: If you believe, I pattern my play after: Myself Favorite Movie: Man on Fire The toughest player I have faced in college is: Leigh you can achieve Torrence My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music Favorite TV Show: Family Guy The person who had the greatest influence on my A friend from another college football team is: Brian life: My mother My greatest athletic moment is: Beating my high school Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington De La Puente (Cal) rival Skyline One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Favorite Actress: Halle Berry The reason I chose Stanford University is: The best of My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Stadium If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would Jesus walking on water the best, athletically and academically The place I’d most like to visit: Brazil The reason I chose Stanford University is: Balance play me is: Nick Cannon Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To be patient between athletics and academics My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Running The favorite place I’ve visited: Dominican Republic The best thing about Stanford is: The wealth of Hobbies: Traveling, the beach, eating, sleeping and hanging Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: How to back an interception for a TD opportunity available manage my time better Favorite musical group or performer: The Temptations with friends My favorite class at Stanford is: International Security in Ten years from now, I’d like to be: With my fiancée on The best thing about Stanford is: Weather If I were not playing college football, I would be: At a Changing World My favorite class at Stanford is: Ancient Athletics home, being lazy some tropic island My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM My advice to youngsters: Don’t let anybody stand in the My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered What sets Stanford apart from other college football What sets Stanford apart from other college football as: A success way of your dreams … if you work hard enough, nothing programs: The tight-knit community is impossible programs: Team camaraderie The people who had the greatest influence on my The sports teams I followed when I was younger: San The sports teams I followed when I was younger: life: My mom and dad My most prized possession: My ’84 BMW, it gets me Diego Chargers and Los Angeles Lakers around town Denver Broncos, Utah Jazz The place I’d most like to visit: Home When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: The favorite place I’ve visited: Maui, Hawai’i If I won $1 million, I would: Buy my mom a house, invest Barry Sanders and donate John Elway and Steve Young Hobbies: Bowling, watching movies and sleeping The athlete I admire most is: Ladanian Tomlinson The athlete I admire most is: John Stockton The one thing about college football I would change: Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Happy The person I admire most is: My mother Let the walk-ons eat training table The people I admire most are: My parents My advice to youngsters: Stay in school The person in history I admire most is: Martin Luther If I won $1 million, I would: Spend it King, Jr.

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Evan Moore #8 Position: WR Height: 6-7 Weight: 236 Year: Senior Hometown: Brea, California High School: Brea-Olinda HS

At Stanford: Begins his fifth and final season with career totals of 64 receptions for 1074 yards and a 16.8 per catch average with 11 receiving touchdowns in 26 career games played … Missed nearly all of 2005 with a dislocated hip he suffered in the first game of the season at Navy and was limited to a part-time role due to a stress fracture in his right foot in 2006 but is expected to be a major factor in the fate of the 2007 Cardinal … Has great size and athleticism … Came to Stanford as a highly-recruited two-sport athlete in football and basketball … Played on the Stanford basketball team in 2003-04 and the early stages of the 2004-05 season before leaving the team to focus entirely on football … A tremendous athlete who has the potential to be one of the team’s top offensive players in 2007. The 2006 Season: Returned to action in a part-time role and caught 14 passes for 242 yards and three TDs in eight games and five starts … Had the team’s highest yard per catch average at 17.3 and the third best yards per game mark at 30.2 … Had two strong games to open the season at Oregon (4-62) and at San Jose State (4-84, 2 TD) and then caught three balls for 63 yards and a touchdown in the season finale Big Game at California but was limited to only three catches for 33 yards in the nine games in between as he struggled with a stress fracture in his right foot that kept him out of four games entirely … Added Second Team Pac-10 All-Academic honors. The 2005 Season: Had three catches for 66 yards and a touchdown in a 41-38 All-American and a nominee for California Mr. Basketball … He was the MVP of the season opening victory at Navy but suffered a season-ending dislocated hip in the first Orange County All-Star Game after a 28-point, 18-rebound performance … Rated among half after a long run at the end of a 33-yard catch. the Top 10 power forwards on the West Coast … Averaged 22.0 points, 12.5 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game as a junior … SuperPrep Grid-Hoop All-American following his junior The 2004 Season: Second on the team in receptions (39) and receiving yards (616), while leading the team with six touchdown catches … Started all 11 games at wide season … Rated among the Top Five power forwards in Southern California by socalhoops. receiver … Named First Team Pac-10 All-Academic, Honorable Mention All-Pac-10 and com … Selected to the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame in Orange County … District 8 Academic All-American in addition to being voted by his teammates as the Three-time member of the California Scholastic Federation. Cardinal’s Most Outstanding Sophomore … Began the year by catching 13 passes for four Personal Information: Born January 3, 1985 … Working on his Masters degree in touchdowns in the first three games of the season … Scored the first two touchdowns Sociology and has already received his Bachelors degree in Political Science. of the year for the Cardinal by catching passes of 22 and 30 yards from Trent Edwards in Moore’s Career Statistics Stanford’s season-opening win against San Jose State … Had four catches for 56 yards the next week against BYU, including a 24-yard TD reception … Had five receptions Year Rec Yds Avg TD LG 2003 8 150 18.8 1 46 for 47 yards versus USC, including a three-yard TD reception from Edwards to cap an 2004 39 616 15.8 6 67 11-play, 79-yard drive for the Cardinal’s first score of the game … Had a career-long 67- 2005 3 66 22.0 1 33 yard reception and a career-high 87 yards receiving on just two receptions at Washington 2006 14 242 17.3 3 51 State … Registered four receptions for 78 yards and one TD on a 26-yard catch from T.C. Totals 64 1074 16.8 11 67 Ostrander versus Oregon State, and also had a 41-yard reception against the Beavers. Getting to Know Evan Moore Best books I have read: The Purpose Driven Life, The The 2003 Season: Was very impressive and showed great potential when given the Prayer of Jabez opportunity during six games of action … Caught eight passes for 150 yards and one Nicknames: EMO, E Favorite Food: Mexican food I would describe myself as a person as: One who is Least Favorite Food: Cucumbers touchdown before being injured in the eighth game of the campaign versus Arizona State, extremely competitive If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive forcing him to miss the final three contests of the season … Before being injured against What people don’t know about me is: I am Mexican on: I’d starve The reason I love football is: The competitive Favorite Movies: Good Will Hunting, Money Talks Arizona State, he had two receptions for 79 yards, including a season-long 46-yarder and environment and the work it takes to become successful Favorite TV Show: 24 a 33-yard TD reception from Chris Lewis on a play that he injured his shoulder and ankle I pattern my play after: Nobody Favorite Actor: Will Smith For me to improve as a person, I need to: Be a little Favorite Actresses: Ashley Judd and Salma Hayek to end his season … His breakout game came at USC when he caught five passes for 52 more patient If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would yards … His other reception was a 19-yarder versus Oregon. My favorite pre-game ritual is: To pray play me is: Ben Affleck My greatest athletic moment is: Scoring my first My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: In Basketball: A reserve forward on Stanford’s nationally-ranked men’s basketball collegiate touchdown Throwing a lateral to one of our O-Linemen in the open The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Realizing what it field to let one of them score a touchdown team in 2003-04 … Joined the basketball squad at the conclusion of the 2003 football means to have a personal relationship with God Favorite musical groups or performers: Incubus, 50 campaign and played a reserve role on a Cardinal team that won the Pac-10 title, was My favorite stadium in which to play is: The new Cent, Whitney Houston and Shakira Stanford Stadium If I were not playing college football, I would be: Really ranked No. 1 in the country for several weeks and finished the year with a 30-2 overall The reason I chose Stanford University is: The bored and out of shape, or playing college basketball record … Began playing his second season of basketball in 2004-05 following the 2004 reputation for winning After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: That only as: A great player/winner who had character football campaign but left the team in January of 2005 to concentrate on football. getting it done in athletics is not acceptable, you have to The best advice I ever received was: To realize that be well-rounded God would never put you up to anything he can’t help In High School: Excelled in both basketball and football while attending Brea-Olinda The best thing about Stanford is: The family feeling you you get through High School in Southern California … One of the top two-sport prep athletes in the nation have with other individuals The person who had the greatest influence on my My favorite classes at Stanford are: My International life: My dad … An All-American selection in both football and basketball … As a senior in 2002, he Relations classes One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The caught 37 passes for 867 yards and 12 touchdowns in 10 games, while also accounting for My least favorite classes at Stanford are: Anything Resurrection of Jesus Christ having to do with the Humanities The place I’d most like to visit: Europe three interceptions and 31 tackles as a free safety … SuperPrep All-American … Ranked by What sets Stanford apart from other college football The favorite places I’ve visited: Cabo San Lucas and SuperPrep as the No. 24 recruit in the FarWest … Rivals.com listed him among its Top 100 programs: The quality of the individuals Hawai’i The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Los Hobbies: Music, being around the people I’m close to, recruits in the West and No. 25 on its national list of “athletes” … Lemming’s, Rivals.com and Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Rams fishing and sleeping TheInsiders.com also listed Evan among their top recruits in the West … TheInsiders.com When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Extremely happy and Jerry Rice secure with a great family ranked him as the No. 2 TE/WR in the state … PrepStar All-West selection … Three-time The athletes I admire most are: Michael Jordan, Lance My advice to youngsters: Don’t stress about athletics at a All-Century League wide receiver … High school Heisman finalist … Selected to partici- Armstrong, Brett Favre young age, just enjoy it while its in its purest form The people I admire most are: My family My most prized possessions: My Bible and my iPod pate in the CaliFlorida Bowl following his senior season … In basketball, he averaged 24.3 If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Jesus If I won $1 million, I would: Find a way to make it $10 points, 12.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game in 2002-03 while leading his team to a 25-4 Christ and my family million The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus The one thing about college football I would change: record … Following his senior season, he was named Century League Most Valuable Player, Christ, Martin Luther King, Jr. and all the war veterans of Is to allow college athletes to be paid based on their First Team All-CIF, First Team All-Orange County, All-State, Division II All-State, SuperPrep the past/present performance

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team captain … Four-year letterwinner in track and field and a two-year letterwinner in basketball … Two-time winner of the Pioneer Award for outstanding achievement in track Mark Mueller # and field … Competed in the shot and discus … Led his basketball team to the Regional 37 title as a junior. Position: WR Height: 6-3 Weight: 200 Year: Redshirt Freshman Personal Information: Born July 17, 1985 … Political Science major … Member of Hometown: Aurora, Colorado the National Honor Society … Brother, Aaron, played football at Ft. Hays State University, a High School: Overland HS Division II school in Kansas … His father, Dave, coached with Lynn Stiles at San Jose State in Pronunciation: Mew-ler the 1970s.

At Stanford: Will add depth to the Cardinal’s receiving corps and battle for playing Getting to Know Ben Muth The three people in history I admire most are: Teddy Roosevelt, Pat Tillman and FDR time in 2007 … Talented young player who has the ability and potential to become an Nicknames: Phat Muth, King of the Playground Best book I have read: The Iliad outstanding receiver for the next four years … Also a member of the track and field team. I would describe myself as a person as: Dedicated Favorite Food: Meat What people don’t know about me is: I’ve never ridden Least Favorite Food: Tofu, by far The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman wide receiver. a bicycle If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive The reason I love football is: My teammates on: Peanut butter sandwiches In Track and Field: A sprinter on the Stanford track and field team but has not I pattern my play after: Aaron Muth Favorite Movies: Boogie Nights, Braveheart, Rocky I-IV For me to improve as a person, I need to: Become Favorite TV Shows: The OC, Chappelle’s Show, Family participated in a meet. more organized Guy, Dino Riders In High School: Three-sport letterwinner from Colorado who starred in football, My favorite pre-game ritual is: The Walk Favorite Actors: Mel Gibson, Tom Cruise My greatest athletic moment is: Winning my Pop Favorite Actress: Lindsay Lohan track and field and lacrosse at Overland High School … Missed most of his junior season Warner conference championship on the final drive If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would in football due to injury, but put together an impressive senior campaign … He was his The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Getting recruited play me is: Mark Wahlberg, or a young Burt Reynolds to play DI football My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Winning school’s Wendy’s High School Heisman award winner and team captain as a senior … My favorite stadium in which to play is: Sun Devil Stadium the national title First Team All-State in track and field as a junior … He broke three school records his The toughest player I have faced in college is: Julian Favorite musical group or performer: George Strait Jenkins If I were not playing college football, I would be: A junior season in the 200m (21.42), 4x100m and 4x200m … He won the Regional cham- Friends from other college football teams are: Darren lot skinnier pionship in the 100m and 200m, and placed third in the state in the 100m, 200m and Mougey (San Diego State), Sean Spellman (Michigan After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered Tech) as: A good teammate 4x100m … Best time in the 100m is 10.70 … A First Team All-Conference selection in The reason I chose Stanford University is: To play in The best advice I ever received was: You are what your lacrosse as a junior. the Rose Bowl record says you are Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: The harder The person who had the greatest influence on my Personal Information: Born July 17, 1987 … Undeclared major … Brother, Luke, you work the easier it is to succeed life: My dad The best thing about Stanford is: Easily, my teammates One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The played football at Colorado State. My least favorite classes at Stanford are: IHUM, PWR, Angels Game 6 comeback against the Giants Spanish, CASA 1 The place I’d most like to visit: Fiji What sets Stanford apart from other college football The favorite place I’ve visited: San Diego Getting to Know Mark Mueller If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: C.S. Lewis programs: Our admissions standards Hobbies: Playstation 2, movies and TV Best book I have read: A lot, but Mere Christianity The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the league Nickname: Mule Favorite Food: Steak and lobster Anaheim Angels, Arizona Cardinals, Dallas Mavericks My advice to youngsters: Second place is just the first What people don’t know about me is: I enjoy reading Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: loser, and history remembers winners theology If I were not playing college football, I would be: Ricky Proehl My most prized possession: The Silver Bullet (my truck) The reason I love football is: I have always loved the Running track and field, playing lacrosse, or another sport The athlete I admire most is: Pat Tillman The things about college football I would change: game and am blessed to be able to play The best advice I ever received was: Trust in the Lord If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Elvis Pay the athletes, and bring back the Big 10 champ versus I pattern my play after: No one person, just anyone that The person who had the greatest influence on my Pac-10 champ in the Rose Bowl I can learn from life: My mother For me to improve as a person, I need to: Follow Jesus One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music and Pentecost visualizing myself in the game The place I’d most like to visit: Israel Currently on my iPod: Lecrae The favorite place I’ve visited: The Rocky Mountains My greatest athletic moment is: Upsetting our rivals Hobbies: Sports, any game, reading, good conversations # Cherry Creek my senior year. and being outdoors Brent Newhouse The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Knowing God Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Married with a family 52 My favorite stadium in which to play is: Our stadium and growing Position: LS Height: 6-4 Weight: 230 The sports team I followed when I was younger: My advice to youngsters: Trust in the Lord Year: Senior The Broncos My most prized possession: My Bible When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: If I won $1 million, I would: Help my friends and family Hometown: Los Angeles, California Barry Sanders who need it, take my friends out to eat, and then give the High School: Harvard-Westlake HS The athlete I admire most is: Barry Sanders rest away The person I admire most is: My mother

At Stanford: Will be in his fourth season as Stanford’s long snapper on the punt # team in 2007 … Very accurate and reliable … Earned a scholarship prior to the 2006 Ben Muth season after having been a walk-on for three seasons from 2003-05 … Three-time Pac-10 76 All-Academic selection. Position: OT Height: 6-6 Weight: 301 Year: Junior The 2006 Season: Earned a letter for the third consecutive season as the team’s Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona long snapper on punts with another excellent season in the role … Recorded one assisted High School: Pinnacle HS tackle … Earned First Team Pac-10 All-Academic honors. Pronunciation: Mewth The 2005 Season: Continued in his role as the team’s long snapper on punts and earned his second varsity letter … Continued his reliable and accurate snapping … Picked up one assisted tackle … Earned First Team Pac-10 All-Academic honors. At Stanford: A backup offensive tackle the past two seasons, Ben has shown contin- ued improvement and has put himself in position to compete for a starting spot in 2007 The 2004 Season: Earned his first varsity letter as the team’s long snapper on punts … Has played in 14 games in 2005 and 2006. … Had an outstanding season as he proved to be a reliable and consistent long snapper … Had one solo tackle … Picked up Second Team Pac-10 All-Academic honors. The 2006 Season: Made his most significant contribution as a collegian, playing in 10 games all off the bench. The 2003 Season: Did not play in 2003 as a true freshman long snapper. In High School: Played on the offensive and defensive lines at Harvard-Westlake The 2005 Season: Picked up his first collegiate game action, playing in four games at offensive tackle. High School, as well as being the team’s long snapper … Three-year letterwinner … Started at center and tackle on offense and played defensive end on the other side of the The 2004 Season: Did not play as a true freshman offensive tackle. ball … Took over as the team’s long snapper as a sophomore and snapped nearly every In High School: A PrepStar All-American offensive lineman out of Pinnacle High punt/FG/PAT for three seasons … Attended the Shane Hackney Snapping Academy in School in Phoenix, Arizona … SuperPrep named him to the All-FarWest team and the No. the summer of 2002 … National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar- 10 recruit in the state of Arizona … Arizona Republic First Team All-State 4A, All-Arizona, Athlete award winner … Recipient of the AP Scholar with Honors award and the com- All-Phoenix and All-Wells Fargo Region as a senior … Was also named by the East Valley munity service award for three years … Nominated for the National Youth Leadership Tribune and the Arizona Coaches’ Association to their First Team All-State squads in his Conference in Washington, D.C. final prep season when he was selected to play in the Arizona Coaches’ Association All-Star Game … Additionally earned Wells Fargo All-Academic Region honors and named to the Tacoma News Tribune’s Western Top 100 team as a senior … Four-year starter and two-time

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Personal Information: Born February 21, 1985 … Co-term student working on his Masters degree in Management Science and Engineering and his Bachelors degree in Economics … Member of the National Honor Society, Cum Laude and the Spanish National Honor Society … Has played drums since sixth grade … Was a drummer for the Jazz Band for four years in high school and a member of the honors jazz program. Newhouse’s Career Statistics Year UT AT TT Sack-Yds TFL-Yds Int-Yds 2004 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 2005 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 2006 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 Totals 1 1 3 0-0 0-0 0-0

Getting to Know Brent Newhouse My least favorite class at Stanford is: E154 The sports team I followed when I was younger: The Nickname: House Los Angeles Kings I would describe myself as a person as: Focused Favorite Food: Steak What people don’t know about me is: How I picked up Least Favorite Food: All vegetables long snapping If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive The reason I love football is: The life lessons you learn on: Pasta and chicken I pattern my play after: David Binn Favorite Movie: Gladiator For me to improve as a person, I need to: Not Favorite TV Show: The Simpsons overanalyze things Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington My favorite pre-game ritual is: A long stretch Favorite musical group or performer: Jay-Z The teammate I admire the most is: Mark Bradford If I were not playing college football, I would be: My favorite stadium in which to play is: Arizona State Playing the drums and wasting time A friend from another college football team is: Mike After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered Carley (Penn) as: The best at what I did The reason I chose Stanford University is: It’s the best The place I’d most like to visit: Australia school in the country The favorite place I’ve visited: Hawai’i Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Engineering My advice to youngsters: Work hard and keep your is not for everyone options open The best thing about Stanford is: The student-athletes My favorite class at Stanford is: Economics 1

yards rushing and 56 touchdowns as a three-year starter at running back to go along with Emeka Nnoli # 180 tackles … Participated in basketball and track and field for two seasons each … U.S. 32 Army High School All-American Scholar-Athlete … Finalist for the Watkins Award as the Position: FB Height: 6-1 Weight: 237 nation’s top African-American student-athlete. Year: Senior Personal Information: Born December 25, 1984 … A double major in Science, Hometown: Sacramento, California Technology and Society, as well as Sociology… Full name is Chukwvemeka, which means High School: Natomas HS Pronunciation: Uh-mek-uh Knoll-ee “God has been kind” in the Ibo language of Nigeria … Member of the National Honor Society, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, Who’s Who in Sports and National Society of High School Scholars … A California Scholarship Federation Lifetime Member … Sister, Nnenna, is a Stanford graduate (Class of 2002) … Two of his uncles At Stanford: Expected to return as the team’s starting fullback for his fifth and final are also Stanford graduates, one of whom, Professor Albert Nnoli, was team captain and season on The Farm in 2007 after moving into the role for most of the 2006 campaign … an All-Conference selection in soccer in 1963 and 1964. An effective blocker for both the pass and run who may be used more this season both as an inside runner and a receiver out of the backfield. Nnoli’s Career Statistics The 2006 Season: Moved into the starting fullback role in the team’s third game Year Att. YG YL Net Avg. TD Lg. Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Lg. of the season after starter Nick Frank had his playing days cut short with a career-end- 2004 1 5 0 5 5.0 0 5 0 0 0.0 0 0 ing condition … Started each of the team’s last 10 games at fullback and contributed 49 2005 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 yards rushing on 19 carries, while catching eight balls for 62 yards out of the backfield … 2006 19 50 1 49 2.6 0 9 8 62 7.8 0 23 Totals 20 55 1 54 2.7 0 9 8 62 7.8 0 23 Had his biggest all-around contest in his final game as a reserve with three carries for 10 yards and a career-high-tying two catches for a career-high 29 yards, including a career- best 23-yard reception, at San Jose State in the second game of the season … Picked up a Getting to Know Emeka Nnoli The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus, career-high 12 yards on the ground on three carries at Arizona, including a season-high my mom and Einstein nine-yard run … Ran a career-high seven times for 11 yards in Stanford’s 20-3 win at Nickname: Mek Mek Best book I have read: Angels and Demons I would describe myself as a person as: Determined Favorite Food: Pepper soup Washington … Had a career-high-tying two catches at UCLA and versus USC. and peaceful If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive What people don’t know about me is: I was on a swim on: Hamburger Helper The 2005 Season: Participated in eight games off the bench, primarily on special team for two years Favorite Movie: Scarface teams. The reason I love football is: Its competitive nature Favorite TV Show: Real World I pattern my play after: Jim Brown Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington The 2004 Season: Used in a reserve role at fullback and on special teams … Played For me to improve as a person, I need to: Stay focused Favorite Actress: Angelina Jolie on my goals If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would in five games and carried the ball for the first time in his career, gaining five yards on one My favorite pre-game ritual is: Silence play me is: The Rock carry in The Big Game versus California. My greatest athletic moment is: Dunking in 8th grade My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Scoring My favorite stadium in which to play is: The new the winning touchdown in the Rose Bowl The 2003 Season: Did not play in 2003 as a true freshman fullback. Stanford Stadium If I were not playing college football, I would be: The toughest player I have faced in college is: The Playing baseball In High School: A consensus prep All-American from Natomas High School in USC defense After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered Sacramento who was rated as one of the top recruits in the nation … All-American The reasons I chose Stanford University are: School as: A great guy and athletics The best advice I ever received was: The present is selection by PrepStar, SuperPrep, Rivals.com and Lemming’s, among others … Ranked The best thing about Stanford is: Alumni and athletics just that a gift as the No. 2 fullback in the country by Lemming’s, No. 3 by SuperPrep and No. 10 by prestige The people who had the greatest influence on my My favorite class at Stanford is: Ancient Athletics life: My parents PrepStar … Named to PrepStar’s Dream Team as one of the nation’s Top 100 recruits What sets Stanford apart from other college football One moment in history I wish I could have seen: … Ranked as the No. 1 fullback in the West by PacWest Football, No. 2 running back in programs: The players bond extremely well with each An Ali fight other here The place I’d most like to visit: Brazil the West by PrepStar, No. 14 player in California by Rivals.com and No. 18 by Lemming’s The sports teams I followed when I was younger: The favorite place I’ve visited: Nigeria … Selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl … Ran for 920 yards and 14 Sacramento Kings and San Francisco 49ers Hobbies: Video games, hanging out and working out When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Happy TDs while averaging over seven yards per carry on offense, while also accounting for 70 Bo Jackson My advice to youngsters: Aim for the stars tackles as a linebacker in his senior season when he repeated as an All-League selection … The athlete I admire most is: Alonzo Mourning My most prized possession: Health/life The person I admire most is: My mom The one thing about college football I would change: Ran for 1726 yards and scored 22 TDs as a junior when he was selected First Team All- To get paid Conference, All-League, All-City and All-State … Accounted for over 3100 varsity career

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Added 2.0 tackles-for-loss for minus four yards, picking up one each at Oregon and versus Arizona … Provided one of the most exciting moments of the season when he picked off a Zach Nolan # pass versus Arizona and returned it to the end zone for a 72-yard interception return that 56 was the fourth-longest interception return for a TD in school history … Had a career-best Position: LS Height: 6-4 Weight: 235 eight tackles versus Washington State, as well as a career-high-tying five solo stops at both Year: Redshirt Freshman Oregon and Washington. Hometown: Parkland, Florida High School: Pine Crest School The 2005 Season: Played in 11 games on special teams as a reserve in the defensive backfield, making seven tackles (four solo, three assists) with one each in seven different contests. The 2004 Season: Did not play as a true freshman cornerback. At Stanford: Stanford’s number two long snapper behind Brent Newhouse … Zach In Track and Field: Has participated in track and field throughout his Stanford is a walk-on who will play a reserve role behind Newhouse in 2007 but will battle for the career … Set Stanford’s school record in the 100 meters when he clocked a time of starting assignment in the future. 10.39 to finish fourth at the 2005 Pan American Games in Windsor, Ontario, Canada … The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman long snapper. Posted Stanford’s top regular season time in the 100 meters for three consecutive seasons In High School: A walk-on from Pine Crest School in Parkland, Florida … Played (2005-07), clocking in with a 10.45 times in each of the first two seasons and a 10.47 in offensive and defensive line as a junior and senior … Selected to the Miami Herald’s 2007 … Reached his top regular season mark in 2007 as a fourth place finisher at the Second Team All-County squad as a senior and Honorable Mention as a junior … Pac-10 Championships, while the Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational and the prelims Named team captain as a senior … Zach was a quarterback before making the move to of the Pac-10 Championships were the events that provided the 10.45 times in 2006 and offensive line prior to his junior season … Also lettered in weightlifting … Nominated for 2005, respectively … Finished eighth at the 2005 Pac-10 Championships … Also had the the Brian Piccolo Scholar-Athlete Award … National Merit Scholarship recipient. squad’s best time in the 200 (21.24) and 400 (49.95) meter events as a sophomore … Personal Information: Born March 10, 1988 … Undeclared major. Set the school record in the indoor 60 meters (6.83) in 2006 at the Husker Invitational … Finished second in the 100 meters at the 2005 U.S. Junior National Track and Field Getting to Know Zach Nolan Favorite Website: facebook.com Championships. Best book I have read: Freakonomics In High School: A Bay Area product and three-sport star from nearby Pinole Valley I would describe myself as a person as: Hardworking Favorite Food: Steak What people don’t know about me is: I played Least Favorite Food: Brussels sprouts High School … Along with being one of the top football players in the area, he was among quarterback and o-line in high school If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive the area’s best in soccer and track and field as well … SuperPrep named him to its All- The reason I love football is: The feeling you get running on: Tacos out of the tunnel Favorite Movie: Old School FarWest club as one of the top defensive back prospects in the nation … Tacoma News For me to improve as a person, I need to: Pay more Favorite TV Show: Seinfeld Tribune Western Top 100 choice when he had 72 tackles, two forced fumbles and one inter- attention to others Favorite Actor: Matt Damon My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music Favorite Actress: Angelina Jolie ception returned for a touchdown, as well as kickoff returns of 93 and 80 yards that went Currently on my iPod: If I had one, it would be country music If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would for touchdowns as a senior … Named a Bay Area Cream of the Crop Athlete and First Team My greatest athletic moment is: At the end of a game in play me is: Tom Cruise my sophomore year of high school, I faked spiking a ball My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Forcing All-League following his senior season … Three-year letterwinner and two-time All-League and ran the ball in for a touchdown a fumble return for a touchdown selection in soccer … In track and field, he finished third in the 200 meters at the 2004 The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Finding out I was Favorite musical group or performer: Kenny Chesney accepted to Stanford University If I were not playing college football, I would be: California State Meet with a time of 21.17 after running a prep career-best 21.07 in the pre- The teammate I admire the most is: Derek Belch Watching college football lims … Finished third in the 100 meters and fourth in the 200 meters at the 2004 Golden My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Stadium After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered Friends from other college football teams are: Sam as: A technician West Championships … Won the 100 and 200 meters at the 2004 U.S. Junior Olympics. Young (Notre Dame), Travis Henry (Yale) The best advice I ever received was: The reason most The reason I chose Stanford University is: The people people fail instead of succeed: they trade what they want Personal Information: Born September 13, 1986 … Science, Technology and Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: How to at the moment for what they want the most Society major … Member of the National Honor Society, National Honor Roll and make the best out of dorm food The people who had the greatest influence on my The best thing about Stanford is: The weather life: My parents Who’s Who Among American High School Students. My favorite class at Stanford is: Spanish The favorite place I’ve visited: The Keys My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM Hobbies: Fishing, playing video games Osaisai’s Career Statistics What sets Stanford apart from other college football Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Enjoying life programs: True student-athletes My advice to youngsters: Take it one day at a time Year UT AT TT Sack-Yds TFL-Yds Int-Yds The sports team I followed when I was younger: If I won $1 million, I would: Invest it 2005 4 3 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 Miami Dolphins The one thing about college football I would change: 2006 32 20 52 0-0 2.0-4 1-72 The athlete I admire most is: Muhammad Ali More bowls Totals 36 23 59 0-0 2.0-4 1-72

Getting to Know Wopamo Osaisai The three people in history I admire most are: Napoleon, Alexander the Great and Thomas Jefferson Nickname: Pamo Best books I have read: Seabiscuit, Things Fall Apart I would describe myself as a person as: Crazy Favorite Food: Garri and soup What people don’t know about me is: I did not play Least Favorite Food: Tofu football until high school If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Wopamo Osaisai # The reason I love football is: It allows me to compete on: Rice and stew with the best of athletes Favorite Movie: Gladiator 6 I pattern my play after: Deion Sanders Favorite TV Show: Family Guy Position: CB Height: 5-11 Weight: 200 For me to improve as a person, I need to: Practice Favorite Actor: My brother Year: Junior better time management Favorite Actress: My sister Hometown: Pinole, California My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the 100 and If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would 200 meters at the Junior Olympics in 2004 play me is: Wopamo Osaisai High School: Pinole Valley HS The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Playing football My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Pronunciation: Woe-pamo O-sigh-sigh My favorite stadium in which to play is: The Farm Returning a kickoff for a touchdown The reason I chose Stanford University is: The diversity Favorite musical group or performer: Tupac Shakur and options it offers After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To be more as: Dynamic efficient with myself The best advice I ever received was: Believe in yourself At Stanford: Has become arguably the team’s top cornerback and special teams The best thing about Stanford is: Cohesiveness and the possibilities are endless player as a gunner on punt coverage after a breakout season in 2006 … An exciting and My favorite class at Stanford is: Ancient Empires The person who had the greatest influence on my My least favorite class at Stanford is: Program in life: My mother strong athlete who is among the fastest players in the Pac-10 … Has 59 career tackles (36 Writing and Rhetoric The place I’d most like to visit: Switzerland solo, 23 assists), seven pass breakups and one interception, which he returned 72 yards What sets Stanford apart from other college football The favorite place I’ve visited: Paris programs: Dedication and determination Hobbies: Playing video games, relaxing with friends and family for a touchdown … Has also contributed three kick returns for 40 yards and one rush The sports team I followed when I was younger: Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Successful for four yards … Has participated for the school’s track and field squad throughout his Raiders My advice to youngsters: Be determined to do what is When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: right to succeed career at Stanford … Holds the school record in the 100 meters at 10.39. No one My most prized possession: My happiness The athlete I admire most is: Myself The 2006 Season: Moved into a starting cornerback role and was also a First Team If I won $1 million, I would: Give it to my mother The person I admire most is: My mother The one thing about college football I would change: All-Pac-10 choice as a specialist with the outside coverage role on punt coverage his If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: The BCS! specialty … Also racked up the team awards at the postseason banquet as he earned the My father Deswarte-Eller Award for the team’s Most Outstanding Sophomore and the Phil Moffat Award for the Most Outstanding Defensive Special Teams Player, while he was also one of the club’s four captains as selected by his teammates … Played in all 12 games with six starts at cornerback … Ranked sixth on the club in tackles with 52 (32 solo, 20 assists), while also leading the squad with six pass breakups, including a career-high three at Notre Dame …

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Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete as a senior … Three-year starter in baseball as a pitcher and # outfielder with a career batting average of .447. T.C. Ostrander Personal Information: Born January 4, 1985 … Public Policy major … 13 Abbreviation “T.C.” stands for Thomas Clinton … Born at the Stanford Medical Center Position: QB Height: 6-3 Weight: 215 Year: Senior … Has been skiing since the age of three … Sister, Karin, graduated from Georgetown Hometown: Atherton, California University in 2003 after earning two Team MVP honors in soccer … His father, Clint, High School: Menlo-Atherton HS attended Stanford (1966-71) and was a member of the track and field team, once setting Pronunciation: O-strander a freshman record in the pole vault (15-3) … His mother, Jacquelynn, is a former com- petitive distance runner. Game-By-Game with Ostrander in 2004 At Stanford: Expected to be the team’s starter in his fifth and final season at Stanford after moving into that role for the final five games of 2006 following an injury in game Opponent G/GS PA PC Pct Yds INT TD LG San Jose State 1/0 10 5 50.0 122 0 0 50 seven that ended starter Trent Edwards’ collegiate career … Has played in a total of 22 Brigham Young 1/0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 games with seven starts and 15 appearances off the bench, throwing for a total of 2361 Oregon 1/0 29 18 62.1 236 0 1 28 yards on 167-of-351 (47.6%) passing … Has thrown eight career touchdowns as well Arizona State 1/0 15 8 53.3 161 1 1 67 as eight interceptions … Has shown that he has the tools to become be one of the top Oregon State 1/1 45 17 37.8 247 1 2 41 quarterbacks in the Pac-10 during his final campaign with a strong arm and all the skills California 1/1 26 8 30.8 148 0 0 30 necessary to play the position at a high level in the Pac-10 … Came to Stanford as one of Totals 6/2 126 56 44.4 914 2 4 67 the nation’s top recruits out of nearby Menlo-Atherton High School … Also has a pair of Game-By-Game with Ostrander in 2005 quick kick punts for 89 yards and a 44.5 yard average. Opponent G/GS PA PC Pct Yds INT TD LG The 2006 Season: Named Stanford’s Most Outstanding Junior (Gundelach Award) UC Davis 1/0 17 7 41.2 108 1 0 32 as well being selected an offensive team captain by his teammates … Played in 10 of 12 Oregon 1/0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 games and started the team’s final five contests … Had career-highs in nearly every major USC 1/0 6 4 66.7 34 0 0 11 passing category except touchdown passes and completion percentage when he finished Oregon State 1/0 5 2 40.0 38 0 0 20 California 1/0 23 15 65.2 152 0 0 29 the season by hitting on 72-of-158 passes (45.6%) for a career-high 918 yards and three Notre Dame 1/0 15 11 73.3 197 0 1 76 touchdowns with five interceptions … Threw for a career-high-tying two touchdowns Totals 6/0 67 39 58.2 529 1 1 76 and 204 yards on 15-of-31 passing in the 2006 season finale at California … Passed for a season-high 206 yards and a TD on 11-of-20 passing to lead Stanford to a 20-3 win at Game-By-Game with Ostrander in 2006 Washington when he also completed his longest pass of the season and second-longest of Opponent G/GS PA PC Pct Yds INT TD LG his career on a 74-yard TD strike to Richard Sherman … Had a season-high 16 comple- Navy 1/0 6 3 50.0 44 0 0 22 tions versus USC but did have two passes picked off in a game for the first time in his Washington State 1/0 2 1 50.0 8 0 0 8 UCLA 1/0 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 career. Notre Dame 1/0 4 2 50.0 29 1 0 15 The 2005 Season: Participated in six games all off the bench … Completed 39- Arizona 1/0 13 8 61.5 58 0 0 18 of-67 passes (58.2%) for 529 yards and a touchdown with just one interception … Saw Arizona State 1/1 25 7 28.0 66 1 0 23 his most extensive action of the season in Stanford’s last two games … Completed 11- USC 1/1 30 16 53.3 178 0 0 33 Washington 1/1 20 11 55.0 206 0 1 74 of-15 passes for 197 yards against Notre Dame in the season finale, including the longest Oregon State 1/1 25 9 36.0 125 1 0 45 hookup of his career when he tossed a 76-yard pass to Mark Bradford to get the ball California 1/1 31 15 48.4 204 0 2 51 down to the four-yard line, before throwing a four-yard scoring strike to Matt Traverso Totals 10/5 158 72 45.6 918 5 3 74 two plays later to give the Cardinal a 31-30 lead (after Michael Sgroi’s extra point) over Notre Dame with just 1:46 remaining … Completed 15-of-23 passes for 152 yards in the Ostrander’s Career Statistics Big Game versus California … Also had 108 yards passing versus UC Davis after relieving Year G/GS PA PC Pct Yds Int TD LG Tot Off an injured Trent Edwards following Stanford’s first two offensive series. 2004 6/2 126 56 44.4 914 2 4 67 785 2005 6/0 67 39 58.2 529 1 1 76 471 The 2004 Season: Saw action in six games as Stanford’s No. 2 quarterback with 2006 10/5 158 72 45.6 918 5 3 74 765 the final two versus Oregon State and at California as the starter for the injured Trent Totals 22/7 351 167 47.6 2361 8 8 76 2021 Edwards … Completed 56-of-126 passes (44.4%) for 914 yards and a career-best four touchdowns with two interceptions … Entered the Oregon game late in the first half and Getting to Know T.C. Ostrander If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: Microwave pizzas finished 18-of-29 for 236 yards and one touchdown … Entered a game two weeks later at I would describe myself as a person as: Ambitious Favorite Movie: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Arizona State on the second play of the third quarter after Edwards was knocked out with The reason I love football is: The competition Favorite TV Show: SportsCenter For me to improve as a person, I need to: Reach out Favorite Actor: Vince Vaughn an injury and his team trailing 19-7, and promptly hit on 8-of-15 passes for 161 yards more Favorite Actress: Elisha Cuthbert and one touchdown while leading the Cardinal on three scoring drives and putting his My favorite pre-game ritual is: Sitting in silence My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: The reason I chose Stanford University is: Academics Beating USC team ahead 31-26 late in the contest before an Arizona State comeback … Threw for a and athletics Favorite musical group or performer: Eek-a-Mouse career-high 247 yards and a career-high-tying two touchdowns versus Oregon State. Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To have If I were not playing college football, I would be: A patience college student The 2003 Season: Did not play in 2003 as a true freshman quarterback. My favorite class at Stanford is: Spanish The best advice I ever received was: Be persistent My least favorite class at Stanford is: Math 42 The person who had the greatest influence on my In High School: One of the premier quarterbacks and recruits in the nation follow- The sports team I followed when I was younger: life: My father ing the 2002 season … As a senior at nearby Menlo-Atherton High School, he completed 49ers The place I’d most like to visit: Greece When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: The favorite place I’ve visited: Italy 193-of-288 passes (67.0%) for 3059 yards, 44 touchdowns and just seven interceptions … Joe Montana Hobbies: Reading and playing golf In the last eight games of his senior season, he went 115-for-175 (65.7%) for 2015 yards, The athlete I admire most is: David Robinson My advice to youngsters: Keep your head up through If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: the hard times 31 TDs and one interception … An All-American selection by SuperPrep, PrepStar, Max Elisha Cuthbert My most prized possession: Frank Thomas baseball Emfinger and Lemming’s … Student Sports ranked him as the No. 6 QB in the country Best book I have read: Boys Life cards Favorite Food: Pizza and No. 4 drop-back passer, while TheInsiders.com ranked him among its Top 100 recruits Least Favorite Food: Cottage cheese in the nation and No. 9 on its list of the top quarterbacks … Rivals.com, SuperPrep and Lemming’s all rated T.C. as one of their top QBs nationally and one of the top prospects in the West … Invited to participate in the Elite 11 Camp prior to the 2002 season as one of the top prep quarterbacks in the country … Following his senior season, he was named Second Team All-State, San Mateo County Person of the Year and one of 15 People to Watch in San Mateo County, as well as San Mateo County, Peninsula Regional and California Central Coast Section Player of the Year … In the CCS championship game as a senior, he completed 25-of-32 passes for 297 yards and set a CCS champion- ship game record with five touchdowns passes … Led his team to an 11-2 record and a CCS Division II championship as a senior … National Merit Commended Scholar … California State Governor’s Scholar … San Mateo County and CCS Scholar-Athlete of the Year for 2001-02 … San Mateo County National Football Foundation and College

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Getting to Know Jay Ottovegio Favorite Movies: Gladiator, Fight Club, Basic Instinct, Ladder 49 Nickname: Thunder Favorite TV Show: 24 Jay Ottovegio # My favorite pre-game ritual is: Taking a shower Favorite Actress: Scarlett Johansson 27 My favorite stadium in which to play is: Hate to say it, My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Fake Position: P Height: 6-0 Weight: 196 but Notre Dame Stadium punt and run for a TD Year: Senior The reason I chose Stanford University is: Best Favorite musical group or performer: Linkin Park athletics and academics in the country If I were not playing college football, I would be: At Hometown: Coral Springs, Florida Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: A lot college somewhere else High School: St. Thomas Aquinas HS The best thing about Stanford is: The people After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered My favorite class at Stanford is: Being Heard in the Age as: The best punter in Stanford’s history Pronunciation: Ott-uh-veg-ee-oh of New Media The best advice I ever received was: If you don’t mind, The sports team I followed when I was younger: it don’t matter Miami Dolphins The favorite place I’ve visited: Spain Best book I have read: The Da Vinci Code Hobbies: Golf, cycling and learning the guitar At Stanford: The only player on Stanford’s roster to begin the 2007 campaign as a Favorite Food: Spaghetti Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Playing in the NFL Least Favorite Food: Tofu If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a car and invest the rest fourth-year starter … Expected to be one of the top punters in the Pac-10 in his final If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive collegiate campaign … Has averaged 40.6 yards per punt in 194 attempts for 7868 career on: PB&J and spaghetti punting yards … Has a legitimate chance to break Stanford’s all-time record for punting yards as he enters the 2007 season just 2105 short of the 9973 compiled by all-time leader Kevin Miller from 1995-98 and just 2132 shy of becoming the first Stanford player to ever punt for 10,000 career yards … Has landed 59 career punts inside the opponents’ 20-yard line and had 20 go for 50 or more yards, proving to be a consistent and reliable punter Leon Peralto # that also has a strong leg … Has had just two career punts blocked (both in 2006) … Has 46 averaged 40.0 or more yards in 23 of his 34 career contests. Position: PK Height: 5-10 Weight: 187 Year: Redshirt Freshman The 2006 Season: Averaged a career-low 39.6 yards per punt on 61 attempts for Hometown: Hilo, Hawai’i 2417 yards with two punts blocked (Washington State, at Washington) after not having High School: Kamehameha HS one blocked in his first two collegiate campaigns … Was able to trap opponents inside their own 20-yard line 17 times, including on eight occasions in the final four games which contributed to his lower per punt average as he was unable to average 40.0 or more yards per punt in any of those last four contests … Ran for 11 yards and a first down At Stanford: Will be used in a reserve role at placekicker in 2007 … Stanford’s only on a fake punt versus Oregon State … Punted a season-high eight times against USC player from the state of Hawai’i, Leon was a walk-on in 2006. … Had his best game of the season versus Arizona when he punted seven times for a The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman placekicker. season-best 45.3 yard average … Had a pair of season-best-tying 52-yard punts at UCLA and at Arizona State … Earned 2006 Pre-Season First Team (Steele’s), Second Team (The In High School: An All-State athlete in both football and soccer at Kamehameha Sporting News) and Third Team (Athlon) All-Pac-10 honors. High School in Hilo, Hawai’i … As a senior, he made 52-of-56 PATs and 6-of-12 field goals to go along with a 40-yard punting average … Second Team All-State as a kicker by The 2005 Season: Posted his second solid season as the team’s starting punter, the Honolulu Advertiser and Honolulu Star-Bulletin following his senior season … First averaging 40.6 yards on 67 punts for 2723 yards … Landed 22 of his punts inside the Team All-League as both a placekicker and punter as a senior … Ranked as the No. 19 PK opponents’ 20-yard line and had seven go for 50 or more yards … Had four of his recruit in the nation by one recruiting service … Two-time All-State selection in soccer season-high-tying eight punts go 50 or more yards when he averaged a season-best 45.1 … He was named to the All-League team in football, soccer, cross country and track and yards per punt at Arizona that helped the Cardinal maintain field position in a hard- field … Participated in the state track and field meet in the 4x100 and high jump … Very fought 20-16 victory … Averaged more than 40 yards per punt in eight of Stanford’s 11 involved in community service and leadership in high school … Student Body President games … Had a pair of season-high-tying 56-yard punts at Arizona and versus Arizona as a senior. State. Personal Information: Born January 15, 1988 … Undeclared major … National The 2004 Season: Became the first freshman punter in school history to average Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholarship recipient … Who’s Who more than 40 yards per punt with a 41.3 average on 66 punts for 2728 yards … Had the Among American High School Students … Literate in the Hawaiian Language. longest punt of his career to date with a 59-yarder versus Washington … Had 20 punts land inside the opponents’ 20-yard line and nine that went for more than 50 yards … The Sporting News named him a Second Team Freshman All-American … Averaged Getting to Know Leon Peralto If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: My great-great grandmother more than 40 yards per punt in nine of Stanford’s 11 games … Averaged a career-best I would describe myself as a person as: Honest, persistent The three people in history I admire most are: 46.2 yards per kick on five punts at Notre Dame, including one of 58 yards and one What people don’t know about me is: I’ve had a garden Kamehameha, Lili’uokalani, Pauahi since the age of five Best book I have read: Kamehameha and his Warriror that landed inside the 20 … Winner of the Menlo-Atherton Trophy as the team’s Most The reason I love football is: Team camaraderie Kekuhaupi’o Outstanding (redshirt) Freshman player. I pattern my play after: Adam Vinatieri Favorite Food: Poi, Kalua pig and Lau Lau For me to improve as a person, I need to: Look to the Least Favorite Food: Eggs The 2003 Season: Did not play in 2003 as a true freshman punter. source, open my mind, listen and learn If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to Sudden on: Poi In High School: One of the premier kickers in the nation from St. Thomas Aquinas Rush’s “EA” Favorite Movie: Cinderella Man High School in Florida … A prep All-American who was ranked as the No. 2 placekicker Currently on my iPod: Good Old Hawaiian Music Favorite TV Show: Da Braddahs My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the BIIF My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Winning in the country by Rivals.com and TheInsiders.com … Named All-Southeast Region by Championship the national championship The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Graduating from Favorite musical group or performer: Israel PrepStar and SuperPrep … One of Max Emfinger’s Top Five punters in the country … Kamehameha High School Kamakawiwo’ole Connected on 10-of-15 field goal attempts and 42-of-44 PATs with a season-long FG of My favorite stadium in which to play is: Kamehameha If I were not playing college football, I would be: Pai’ea Stadium Playing college soccer 47 yards as a senior … Put 70 of his 79 kickoffs into or out of the end zone … Averaged Friends from other college football teams are: Ian After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered 42 yards per punt with 12 inside the 20 … Was selected by the Orlando Sentinel as one of Dulan (BYU), Ikaika Mahoe (Northern Arizona), Mana as: A difference maker Silva (Oregon State) The best advice I ever received was: E Ho’omau! the Top 24 players in the state of Florida and by Rivals.com as one of the Top 100 players The reasons I chose Stanford University are: Excellent (Continue on!) in Florida … First Team All-State placekicker twice … Broward County Super 11 and balance of academics, athletics and extracurricular The people who had the greatest influence on my opportunities life: My parents and my siblings First Team All-County selection … Hit 7-of-10 field goals with a long of 48 while averag- Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To look at One moment in history I wish I could have seen: ing 40.0 yards per punt as a junior … An All-State punter as a sophomore after averaging the world with different eyes When my ancestors first landed in Hawai’i The best thing about Stanford is: The diversity of people The place I’d most like to visit: Aotearoa (New Zealand) 40.0 yards per punt … Also played soccer and baseball. My favorite class at Stanford is: Native Americans in The favorite place I’ve visited: Moloka’i Personal Information: Born October 9, 1984 … A co-term student working on the 21st Century Hobbies: Fishing, diving, gardening, camping, hiking What sets Stanford apart from other college football Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Making a positive his Masters and Bachelors degrees in Communication … Also has minors in History and programs: The quality people impact on the world Psychology … Member of the National Honor Society. The sports team I followed when I was younger: My advice to youngsters: Pursue your passion Arsenal My most prized possession: My family and friends The athlete I admire most is: Muhammad Ali Ottovegio’s Career Statistics The people I admire most are: Nainoa Thompson, Mililani Trask Year No. Yds Avg Lg Blkd I20 2004 66 2728 41.3 59 0 20 2005 67 2723 40.6 56 0 22 2006 61 2417 39.6 52 2 17 Totals 194 7868 40.6 59 2 59

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Andrew Phillips #71 Tyler Porras #49 Position: OG Height: 6-5 Weight: 298 Position: CB Height: 6-2 Weight: 192 Year: Redshirt Freshman Year: Redshirt Freshman Hometown: Darnestown, Maryland Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona High School: Georgetown Prep High School: Saguaro HS

At Stanford: Second-year offensive lineman who has the potential to compete for At Stanford: After redshirting the 2006 season, Tyler is now in position to be in the a starting spot in the future … Will be used in a reserve role in 2007 at right guard … rotation as a backup cornerback … He will also compete for a spot on Stanford’s special Gives the Cardinal a quality backup who continues to improve and should be a factor on teams … Can play cornerback or free safety … With four years of eligibility remaining, Stanford’s offensive line for the next four years. he should be a key player in the Cardinal’s secondary and potentially a starter. The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman offensive guard. The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman cornerback. In High School: One of the premiere offensive line prospects in the nation … He was In High School: Ranked as one of the best recruits in the state of Arizona and ranked by SuperPrep as the No. 16 recruit in the Washington D.C./Virginia/Maryland area among the top free safety prospects in the nation … SuperPrep ranked Tyler the No. and among the Top 100 offensive line prospects in the nation … SuperPrep Magazine named 11 recruit in the state and among the Top 100 at his position nationally … SuperPrep him to its All-Mid-Atlantic team and ranked him No. 12 in the Region … Rivals.com ranked All-FarWest and PrepStar All-West selection … As a senior, he had 58 tackles (27 solo) him No. 17 in the state of Maryland and No. 41 among offensive guards nationally … and one interception on defense, while on offense he rushed for 783 yards and scored All-Atlantic selection by PrepStar … A three-time consensus First Team All-State selec- four touchdowns in addition to compiling 279 receiving yards and three more TDs … tion … Started at right tackle in every game since he was a freshman … Selected to the Averaged 25.4 yards on kickoff returns … Rushed for 1343 yards and scored 12 TDs as Maryland Varsity Preseason Dream Team prior to his sophomore, junior and senior a junior to go along with 45 tackles and three interceptions as a defensive back … First seasons … StudentSports.com Sophomore All-American … Washington Post All-Met hon- Team All Region as a defensive back and Second Team as a running back following his ors as a junior and a senior … Other honors included being named to George Michael’s senior season … Honorable Mention All-State as a running back and defensive back in Golden 11 and the Reebok/Sports Illustrated Mid-Atlantic All-American teams, as well 2005 … Selected to play on the Arizona High School Football All-Star team in ’05 … The as the Pigskin Club of Washington’s Metro squad… Nominated to the U.S. Army All- Sporting News High School Top 100 Players in the West in 2005 … First Team All-Region American Bowl … Street & Smith’s Top 50 Juniors to Watch List and The Sporting News’ as a running back as a junior … Three-year letterwinner in track … Placed eighth in Underclassmen to Watch List prior to his junior season … Also earned three letters in the 4A Arizona State Meet in the long jump as a freshman, third as a sophomore and track and field at Georgetown Prep in the shot put … Received the Fr. Galvin Award at second as junior with a career best of 21-10 1/2 … Inducted into the National Football Georgetown Prep for leadership on and off the football field as a senior … Also named Foundation and College Hall of Fame, Valley of the Sun Chapter in 2006 … National the Rodney P. Savoy Outstanding Scholar-Athlete from the Pigskin Club of Washington Society of High School Scholars. D.C. … Participated in many community service projects, including work with the Personal Information: Born January 13, 1988 … Undeclared major … Father, Southcentral Foundation in Anchorage, Alaska, a non-profit organization serving Alaska Tom, enjoyed a 17-year career in professional football as a quarterback. Natives … Also volunteered at the Tenley Achievement Program, an inner-city program for children in Washington D.C. Getting to Know Tyler Porras The three people in history I admire most are: Martin Personal Information: Born September 15, 1987 … Undeclared major … Served Luther King, Jr., Jackie Robinson and Homer as an intern for former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representative Dennis Hastert in the Nicknames: T-Pain, TP Favorite Website: google.com I would describe myself as a person as: Motivated Best book I have read: The Iliad Spring of 2006 … An avid scuba diver, he holds an advanced certification in open-water What people don’t know about me is: I am half Mexican Favorite Food: Steak diving … He is a descendant of famed Lewis and Clark explorer John Colter … Father, The reason I love football is: The contact Least Favorite Food: Pork I pattern my play after: Champ Bailey If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Bill, played football for the University of Evansville (1972-76), and both his grandfathers For me to improve as a person, I need to: Take on on: Chef Boyardee lettered in college basketball and football … Mother, Janet, is a competitive equestrian. leadership roles Favorite Movie: Happy Gilmore My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music and Favorite TV Show: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air praying Favorite Actor: Will Ferrell Currently on my iPod: Tupac Shakur, Kanye West, DMX, Getting to Know Andrew Phillips The person I admire most is: My dad Favorite Actress: Rachel McAdams and of course T-Pain If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: My My greatest athletic moment is: Walking all over our Nickname: Aphill brothers play me is: George Clooney rival Chaparral High my junior year My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: What people don’t know about me is: My first sport The three people in history I admire most are: George The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Earning a was horseback riding. Washington, Jesus and Leonidas of Sparta Intercepting a pass on the goal line and taking it to the scholarship to play football at Stanford University house against USC The reason I love football is: The reliance on individual Best book I have read: The Killer Angels The teammate I admire the most is: Clinton Snyder Favorite musical group or performer: Tupac Shakur successes in order to achieve team victory Favorite Food: Sushi because of his work ethic I pattern my play after: Olin Kreutz If I were not playing college football, I would be: Least Favorite Food: Indian food My favorite stadium in which to play is: Painsville, “Living in a van down by the river,” Matt Foley My favorite pre-game ritual is: Praying If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive California (Stanford Stadium) After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered Currently on my iPod: Rearview Mirror by Pearl Jam and on: Mac and cheese The toughest player I have faced in college is: Mark as: A competitor who always gave 100% for his team anything country Favorite Movies: The Godfather, Tommy Boy Bradford The best advice I ever received was: God has a plan My greatest athletic moment is: Beating Good Counsel Favorite TV Show: Entourage A friend from another college football team is: for me! in front of a packed crowd at their place my senior year Favorite Actor: Will Ferrell Samson Szakacsy (ASU) The people who had the greatest influence on my The biggest thrill in my life to date is: My first wreck Favorite Actress: Jessica Alba The reason I chose Stanford University is: Stanford life: My parents dive in the Bahamas My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Taking a University has the best combination of athletics and One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The The teammate I admire the most is: Toby Gerhart fumble to the house to beat Cal academics in the country 1896 Olympics The toughest player I have faced in college is: Ekom Favorite musical group or performer: Kenny Chesney Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Time The place I’d most like to visit: Hawai’i Udofia If I were not playing college football, I would be: management The favorite place I’ve visited: New York City Friends from other college football teams are: Akeem Miserable The best thing about Stanford is: The weather Hobbies: Listening to music, eating, playing the Xbox and Hebron (Georgia), Brady Smith (Boston College), Mike After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered My favorite class at Stanford is: Ancient Athletics Ward (Akron), Drew Luongo (UPenn) hanging out with friends as: A good guy who competed in everything he did My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM fall quarter Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Become a doctor and The reason I chose Stanford University is: To beat The best advice I ever received was: Ad Majorem Dei What sets Stanford apart from other college football Notre Dame start a family Gloriam (For the greater glory of God) programs: We are a family My advice to youngsters: Goals are dreams in a sense Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: How to get The people who had the greatest influence on my The sports team I followed when I was younger: from bed to class in five minutes or less with a deadline life: My parents USC football My most prized possession: My 1999 Chevrolet Monte The best things about Stanford are: The people and One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: no humidity Carlo Battle of Thermopylae Eddie George If I won $1 million, I would: Donate some of it to charity My favorite class at Stanford is: My Odysseus seminar The place I’d most like to visit: New Zealand The athlete I admire most is: Muhammad Ali with Professor Richard Martin and save the rest The favorite place I’ve visited: Florence, Italy The person I admire most is: Jesus Christ My least favorite class at Stanford is: PWR The one thing about college football I would change: Hobbies: Scuba diving and fishing If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Make it have a playoff system What sets Stanford apart from other college football Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Happy Elijah Danell programs: Our team dynamic My advice to youngsters: Make a friend every day. The sports team I followed when I was younger: My most prized possession: My laptop Washington Redskins If I won $1 million, I would: Buy my dad an original 1967 When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Shelby GT Cobra then invest Athletic The one thing about college football I would change: The athlete I admire most is: Jesse Owens The BCS

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Will Powers #42 Tavita Pritchard #14 Position: MLB Height: 6-4 Weight: 234 Position: QB Height: 6-4 Weight: 200 Year: Sophomore Year: Sophomore Hometown: Foster City, California Hometown: Tacoma, Washington High School: Serra HS High School: Clover Park HS

At Stanford: Looking for playing time as a middle linebacker after spending his first At Stanford: Will battle for the team’s No. 2 quarterback job behind T.C. Ostrander in season of action at outside linebacker in 2006 … Was one of the top recruits in the nation 2007 … Briefly flirted with playing wide receiver and also spent time as a member of special in 2005 … Also could be a significant factor on Stanford’s special teams … Has good ath- teams in 2006 in an attempt to use his athleticism … Showed promise during 2007 spring leticism and speed and the instincts to be able to put pressure on the quarterback. practices … Has shown good instincts and skills for the quarterback position. The 2006 Season: Made his collegiate debut by playing in 11 games and making The 2006 Season: Saw his first action at quarterback, playing in a pair of games four starts … Chipped in with 17 tackles (eight solo, nine assists), 2.0 tackles-for-loss for under center … Played in a total of five games, seeing other action on special teams and minus 10 yards and 1.0 sack … Had a career-best six tackles versus Arizona, while getting at wide receiver … Managed to get in one pass attempt with an incompletion versus 1.0 tackles-for-loss both at UCLA and versus USC with the tackle-for-loss against UCLA Oregon State and was credited with three rushes for minus 13 yards at Arizona State with also doubling as his first career sack … Started three straight games at UCLA and Notre one positive gain of two yards. Dame, and versus Arizona, making 12 of his 17 tackles on the season in those starts … The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman quarterback. An Honorable Mention Pac-10 All-Academic selection. In High School: Talented quarterback from the state of Washington who was ranked The 2005 Season: Redshirted as a true freshman outside linebacker. as one of the top prospects in the West as a prep … Named All-FarWest by SuperPrep In High School: A consensus prep All-American from nearby Serra High School and All-West by PrepStar … SuperPrep ranked him No. 10 on its list of the top prospects in Foster City, California … Recognized as one of the nation’s top recruits and rated in Washington … Threw for 5323 yards and 55 touchdowns in his career … Seamont among the best defensive end prospects in the country following his 2004 senior season League Offensive MVP and First Team All-League choice as a senior when he completed … Named an All-American by SuperPrep and PrepStar, while SuperPrep named him the 147-of-286 passes for 2277 yards and 25 touchdowns, and was also named to the Tacoma FarWest Defensive Player of the Year and the San Jose Mercury News selected him Player News Tribune’s All-Area team … As a junior, he was named Second Team All-League after of the Year … Was also a First Team All-West Catholic Athletic League choice, as well as completing 154-of-317 passes for 2235 yards and 24 touchdowns … Four-year letterwin- the league’s Co-MVP and a First Team Long Beach Press Telegram Best in the West selec- ner in basketball and three-year letterwinner in baseball, earning All-League honors in tion as a senior when he recorded 75 tackles and 7.0 sacks while starting at both defensive both sports. end and tight end, and earning First Team All-County honors on both sides of the ball … Personal Information: Born February 20, 1987 … Communication major … His Was an All-County choice and a member of the Second Team All-State underclass squad father, David, was a starting center at Washington State who played in the 1981 Holiday … Started at tight end and defensive end as a sophomore and was named the league’s Bowl … His uncle is Jack Thompson (“The Throwin’ Samoan”), legendary quarterback Sophomore of the Year … Played varsity basketball for three years, helping his team to at Washington State. league, section and NorCal titles before losing in the state championship game as a senior in 2004-05 … CCS Scholar of the Year nominee in 2004-05 … Wendy’s Heisman Scholar- Getting to Know Tavita Pritchard Favorite Food: My mom’s tater-tot casserole Athlete nominee as a senior. Least Favorite Food: VEGETABLES Nickname: Vita or Veets If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Personal Information: Born October 11, 1987 … Undeclared major. I would describe myself as a person as: Loyal on: Easy Mac, Cup-O-Soup and Hot Pockets What people don’t know about me is: I am one of Favorite Movie: Dumb & Dumber eight children Favorite TV Show: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Powers’ Career Statistics The reason I love football is: My teammates Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington Year UT AT TT Sack-Yds TFL-Yds Int-Yds For me to improve as a person, I need to: Grow Favorite Actress: Rachel McAdams 2006 8 9 17 1.0-7 2.0-10 0-0 stronger in my faith If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would My favorite pre-game ritual is: Pray and take a nap play me is: The Rock Totals 8 9 17 1.0-7 2.0-10 0-0 My greatest athletic moment is: Beating my rivals junior My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Winning year in high school for the first time in 17 years the Rose Bowl after a Pac-10 championship The teammate I admire the most is: Fred Campbell If I were not playing college football, I would be: A A friend from another college football team is: Tony male model Getting to Know Will Powers Best book I have read: Angels and Demons Thompson, cousin (Washington State) After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered Favorite Food: Turkey sandwich The reason I chose Stanford University is: The people as: A hard worker and a winner The reason I love football is: The multifaceted challenges Least Favorite Food: Onions Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Why The best advice I ever received was: Hard work is For me to improve as a person, I need to: Master the If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive everyone in the media guides least favorite class is IHUM defined by what you do when nobody is watching inner game on: Meat, beans and juice The best thing about Stanford is: Free laundry The person who had the greatest influence on my My favorite pre-game ritual is: Reflecting and napping Favorite Movie: Office Space My favorite class at Stanford is: Sleep & Dreams life: Grandpa Currently on my iPod: Something for every mood Favorite TV Shows: Band of Brothers and Justice League My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM The place I’d most like to visit: American Samoa The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Playing in the state Favorite Actor: Stewie Griffin What sets Stanford apart from other college football Hobbies: Playing Madden & Halo 2 with my little brothers, basketball championship my senior year in high school If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would programs: Diversity watching movies My favorite stadium in which to play in: Stanford Stadium play me is: Ron Livingston The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the NFL Friends from other college football teams are: Angelo My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Seahawks and Mariners My most prized possession: My Bible Fobbs-Valentino (Arizona State), Pat McGrath (Princeton), Intercepting a ball, tossing it to Matt Kopa, and blocking When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: If I won $1 million, I would: Build my mom her dream Chris Denny-Brown (Yale) for him to the end zone Uncle Jack house and make sure everyone else in the family was The reason I chose Stanford University is: For my Favorite musical group or performer: The Team The people I admire most are: My dad and grandfather taken care of future After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Much as: A great teammate Christ, Mother Teresa and C.S. Lewis about myself The best advice I ever received was: Learn from the The best thing about Stanford is: The people past, plan for the future and live in the present My favorite class at Stanford is: Ancient Athletics One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM American Revolution The sports team I followed when I was younger: The place I’d most like to visit: Denmark Oakland Raiders The favorite place I’ve visited: Hawai’i The athlete I admire most is: Tom Brady Hobbies: Learning something new The person I admire most is: My brother, Matt Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Wealthy in spirit If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Bill and wallet Clinton My most prized possession: My computer The three people in history I admire most are: If I won $1 million, I would: Spend some, give some and Abraham Lincoln, Henry Ford and Pat Tillman invest most Favorite Website: google.com

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Marcus Rance #10 Nicolas Ruhl #19 Position: WR Height: 6-2 Weight: 202 Position: QB Height: 6-3 Weight: 211 Year: Redshirt Freshman Year: Redshirt Freshman Hometown: Yakima, Washington Hometown: Stockton, California High School: A.C. Davis HS High School: Lincoln HS Pronunciation: Rule

At Stanford: Talented and athletic redshirt freshman who has great potential and the At Stanford: Second year in the Cardinal football program … Walk-on quarterback ability to make a strong contribution to the Cardinal football program … He will play a from Lincoln High School in Stockton, California … Has continued to improve in all backup role in 2007 at receiver and battle for a spot on Stanford’s special teams … Will phases of his game … Will be used in a backup role in 2007. compete for a starting role in the future. The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman quarterback. The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman wide receiver. In High School: All-League and All-Area selection as a QB while being named team In High School: Despite suffering a season-ending knee injury in the first game captain in leading his squad to a 9-2 record and a league championship in 2005 … He of his senior season, Marcus still proved to be one of the top recruits out of the state of completed 75-of-125 passes for 16 touchdowns in Lincoln’s run-oriented, wing-T offense Washington in 2005 … PrepStar named him to its All-West squad, Rivals.com ranked him … Also made 50-of-51 PATs as a senior … Career record was 27-5 … Played baseball for the No. 13 prospect from Washington and SuperPrep.com rated him the No. 14 recruit two years in high school and compiled a 16-2 record as a pitcher … California Scholastic in the state and the No. 40 “athlete” in the nation … He was a preseason Top 10 player Federation Lifetime member … Co-valedictorian. in the state by Washingtonpreps.com … The Seattle Times had him on its First Team All- Personal Information: Born September 21, 1988 … Undeclared major … His State squad prior to the 2005 campaign … Honorable Mention All-Conference selection two older sisters both played intercollegiate athletics – Adriana played volleyball at as a sophomore while rushing for over 1000 yards and passing for over 700 yards as a Northwestern and Nicoletta was a swimmer at Yale … His grandfather, Alex Spanos, is quarterback … As a junior, he was a Second Team All-Conference pick at defensive back the owner of the NFL’s San Diego Chargers. and running back despite playing quarterback (800 yards rushing, 700 yards passing in seven games) … Led his high school team to the league championship as a sophomore … In track, he posted the top marks in the valley in the 200m and 4x100 … Earned the Bill Getting to Know Nicolas Ruhl Favorite Website: chargers.com Best book I have read: The Lion, the Witch and the Gates Washington State Achievers Scholarship. Nickname: Lambchops Wardrobe I would describe myself as a person as: A hardworker Favorite Food: Bacon Personal Information: Born July 11, 1987 … Undeclared major … Member of The reason I love football is: Competition, camaraderie Least Favorite Food: Cauliflower the National Honor Society … His dad’s cousin is Jackie Brown, a 1972 Stanford gradu- I pattern my play after: Joe Montana If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music on: Top Ramen (you don’t have to cook it) ate and member of the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame … Jackie was also a member of Currently on my iPod: A little bit of everything Favorite Movie: Dumb and Dumber Stanford’s Rose Bowl teams in 1971 and ’72 as a running back … Sister, Jennifer, was a My greatest athletic moment is: Game-winning Favorite TV Show: Friends touchdown pass in the final seconds of the game my Favorite Actor: Jim Carrey two-time Washington State champion in track and field. senior year Favorite Actress: Jessica Alba The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Getting accepted If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would to Stanford play me is: Jim Carrey Getting to Know Marcus Rance The person I admire most is: My mom The teammate I admire the most is: T.C. Ostrander My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Pitching If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Dave (The Beast) a perfect game Nickname: Juice Chappelle My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford If I were not playing college football, I would be: I would describe myself as a person as: Determined The three people in history I admire most are: Martin The reasons I chose Stanford University are: Playing college baseball What people don’t know about me is: That I can do Luther King, Jr., Aristotle and Ghandi Education, athletics and tradition The best advice I ever received was: If you can dream the Rubik’s Cube Best book I have read: Native Son Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: I will not it, you can do it (my grandfather) The reason I love football is: The adrenaline you get Favorite Food: Spaghetti get the same grades I did in high school and how to The person who had the greatest influence on my when playing Least Favorite Food: Spinach manage my time life: My grandfather I pattern my play after: Ed Reed or Randy Moss, If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive The best thing about Stanford is: The campus One moment in history I wish I could have seen: depending upon which the side of the ball I am on: Spaghetti My favorite class at Stanford is: Ancient Athletics (Dr. Muhammad Ali versus George Foreman (The Rumble in For me to improve as a person, I need to: Organize Favorite Movie: 300 Patrick Hunt) the Jungle) better Favorite TV Show: Chappelle’s Show My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM! The place I’d most like to visit: Greece My favorite pre-game ritual is: Music Favorite Actor: Dave Chappelle What sets Stanford apart from other college football The favorite place I’ve visited: Hawai’i Currently on my iPod: Lil Wayne, DJ Unk, ABC Favorite Actress: Halle Berry programs: Not only are the players and coaches Hobbies: Golf My greatest athletic moment is: Beating Pasco my If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would extremely dedicated, but the surrounding family, alumni, Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Successful in freshman year with four TDs play me is: Will Smith and fans are equally dedicated whatever profession I choose to pursue The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Getting accepted My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Scoring The sports team I followed when I was younger: San My advice to youngsters: The harder you work, the into Stanford the winning touchdown in a game Diego Chargers luckier you get My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Stadium Favorite musical group or performer: Lil Wayne When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: My most prized possession: My right arm The toughest player I have faced in college is: If I were not playing college football, I would be: John Elway If I won $1 million, I would: Donate some, spend the rest Michael Okwo Playing basketball The athlete I admire most is: Muhammad Ali The one thing about college football I would change: A friend from another college football team is: Ryan Tolar After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered The person I admire most is: My grandfather BCS system (Washington) as: A hard worker and great player If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: The reason I chose Stanford University is: The The best advice I ever received was: Hard work makes Muhammad Ali academic-athletic combination winners Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: About time The person who had the greatest influence on my management life: My mom The best thing about Stanford is: That people are from One moment in history I wish I could have seen: everywhere King’s “I Have a Dream Speech” My favorite class at Stanford is: Journalism with Gary The place I’d most like to visit: Hawai’i Pomerantz The favorite place I’ve visited: Orlando, Florida My least favorite class at Stanford is: Math Hobbies: Video games, reading, eating and sleeping What sets Stanford apart from other college football Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Rich and loving programs: The rich tradition that goes with it what I do The sports team I followed when I was younger: My advice to youngsters: Stay in school Reggie Miller and the Indiana Pacers If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a house and a car then When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: put the rest in the bank and certain stocks Jerry Rice and Barry Sanders The athlete I admire most is: Desean Foster

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Gustav Rydstedt #65 Nick Sanchez #2 Position: OG Height: 6-3 Weight: 295 Position: CB Height: 6-0 Weight: 190 Year: Junior Year: Senior Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden Hometown: Belle Glade, Florida High School: IT-Gymnasiet High School: Glades Day School Pronunciation: Goo-stav Ride-stedt

At Stanford: Expected to be a factor on the offensive line in 2007 after spending the At Stanford: One of the team’s most experienced defensive players as a fifth-year last three seasons in the program as a defensive lineman … Totaled 17 tackles (six solo, senior, who the Cardinal will count upon to be an anchor on the 2007 defense … Hopes 11 assists), 1.5 tackles-for-loss for minus one yard and two pass breakups while playing in to return to form after a 2006 season hampered by injuries that limited his action after all 23 games possible as a defensive lineman in 2005 and 2006 with eight starts … Has an having moved into a starting cornerback role in 2005 … A heady player who should be opportunity to break into the team’s starting lineup as an offensive lineman or play a key one of the team’s defensive leaders … Stanford’s active career leader with 100 career tack- reserve role … Played football in his native Sweden and was one of his country’s top play- les, while adding 5.0 tackles-for-loss for minus 10 yards, three interceptions, two forced ers before coming to Stanford in 2004 … Has made tremendous strides learning the game, fumbles, two fumbles recoveries and 12 pass breakups … Scored a touchdown in 2004 while showing great potential and flashes of brilliance … Very athletic for a player his size when he returned a punt that a teammate had blocked for 11 yards versus Washington. … Has twice earned Second Team Pac-10 All-Academic honors. The 2006 Season: Had a difficult campaign that was hampered by injuries that The 2006 Season: Played in all 12 games all off the bench to make it 23 in a row limited his playing time … Was able to get in 11 games despite nagging injuries but started … Made 11 tackles (five solo, six assists) … Led all defensive linemen with a pair of pass just five after starting all 11 games in 2005 … Was able to get back in the starting lineup for breakups … Had a career-high-tying two tackles on four occasions at Oregon, versus the last three contests … Managed to contribute 27 tackles (19 solo, eight assists), 0.5 tack- Washington State, at Arizona State and versus Oregon State … Earned Second Team Pac- les-for-loss for minus two yards and four pass breakups … Had his best game in a starting 10 All-Academic honors. role in the first game at the new Stanford Stadium against Navy when he had a season-high The 2005 Season: Played in all 11 games, including eight in a starting role … six tackles … Also had a season-high-tying four solo tackles versus Oregon State and at Contributed six tackles (one solo, five assists) and half a tackle-for-loss … Had a season- Arizona State, while recording two of his four pass breakups in a 20-3 win at Washington. best two tackles versus UC Davis … Earned Second Team Pac-10 All-Academic honors. The 2005 Season: Had a breakout season earning the Deswarte-Eller Award as the The 2004 Season: Did not play in 2004 as a true freshman nose tackle. team’s top sophomore … Started all 11 games at cornerback and ranked second on the club with 71 total tackles as well as third on the squad with 46 solo stops … Tied for the team In High School/Club: Attended IT-Gymnasiet during his prep days in Sweden … A lead with two fumble recoveries … Tied for second on the squad with two forced fumbles native of Stockholm, Sweden, Gustav was the No. 1 player in his age group in Sweden in and two interceptions with both sealing victories at Navy and Washington State … Added 2003 … Played for the Swedish National Team and was a starter for Team Europe, which 4.5 tackles-for-loss (-8 yards), a pair of picks with 11 yards in returns and six pass breakups played in the 2003 NFL Global Junior Championships in San Diego … Played one season … Had a career-high-tying 11 tackles against Notre Dame and at Arizona with a career- of high school football in the United States at Southhaven High School in Mississippi high-tying nine solo stops in each contest … One of his forced fumbles came at Arizona during a one-year exchange program … A standout player in junior club football in … Had both a forced fumble and a fumble recovery to go with six tackles versus UCLA … Sweden … Invited to play in the NFL Europe Youth Elite Camp. Forced his other fumble at USC … Also had seven tackles at both Navy and Oregon State. Personal Information: Born July 15, 1984 … Computer Science major. The 2004 Season: Earned his first varsity letter as a backup cornerback … Played Rydstedt’s Career Statistics in 10 of 11 games and recorded two tackles, one pass breakup and one interception with Year UT AT TT Sack-Yds TFL-Yds Int-Yds the pick coming against Brigham Young … Scored a touchdown when he returned a 2005 1 5 6 0-0 0.5-0 0-0 blocked punt for 11 yards versus Washington. 2006 5 6 11 0-0 1.0-1 0-0 The 2003 Season: Did not play as a true freshman cornerback. Totals 6 11 17 0-0 1.5-1 0-0 In High School: A very gifted three-sport athlete from Glades Day School in Florida … Three-year letterwinner in football and basketball … Four-year letterwinner Getting to Know Gustav Rydstedt The athlete I admire most is: Magnus Samuelsson The people I admire most are: My mom and dad in baseball … Played running back, wide receiver and defensive back throughout his Nickname: Goose If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Leo prep football career … Rushed for over 1200 yards, scored 16 touchdowns, had six I would describe myself as a person as: Foreign Billgren What people don’t know about me is: I get an accent Best book I have read: The Code Book by Simon Singh interceptions and registered 46 tackles as a senior … For his career, he gained over 2700 when I’m tired Favorite Food: Swedish meatballs yards on the ground, scored 50 touchdowns, had 17 interceptions and made 120 tackles The reason I love football is: The hits Least Favorite Food: I don’t discriminate For me to improve as a person, I need to: Clean my If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive … All-State defensive back as a sophomore and senior … All-State running back as a dorm room on: Granola bars junior … All-County defensive back his junior and senior seasons … Four-time All-Area My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to European Favorite Movie: Hackers techno If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would selection with three as a defensive back and one as a wide receiver … 2002 Small Schools The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Getting into play me is: Stellan Skarsgård District Defensive Player of the Year … Team MVP in both football and basketball as Stanford Favorite musical group or performer: Infected Mushroom My favorite stadium in which to play is: The Los If I were not playing college football, I would be: a senior … Helped his teams win District championships in football, basketball and Angeles Coliseum Sleeping more baseball in 2002-03 … In basketball, he averaged 15.0 points, 5.0 steals and 5.0 assists in The toughest player I have faced in college is: After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered Winston Justice (USC) as: A hard hitter his senior year … Named All-Area after averaging 20.0 points, 4.0 assists and 4.0 steals A friend from another college football team is: Johan The best advice I ever received was: You can do per game as a junior … Selected to play in the USA Junior National Competition … Asker (New Hampshire) anything as long as you have a dream The reason I chose Stanford University is: Academics, The place I’d most like to visit: New Zealand Four-year starter in baseball as a centerfielder … Hit .482 and had over 20 stolen bases as football and weather … the perfect package The favorite place I’ve visited: Serengeti, Tanzania a senior … Member of the 2003 Florida Academic All-State team, which honors 12 male Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Sleeping Hobbies: Design, computers, radio DJ and security is overrated Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Rich and 12 female student-athletes who excelled in at least two varsity sports … National The best thing about Stanford is: My teammates My advice to youngsters: Have fun in whatever you do Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete in 2002-03 … Very active My favorite class at Stanford is: CS108 My most prized possession: Xbox 360 My least favorite class at Stanford is: CS103A If I won $1 million, I would: Give it away in community and volunteer service … Named Who’s Who in High School Sports as What sets Stanford apart from other college football The one thing about college football I would change: a senior … Class valedictorian … The 12th member of his family to be honored as programs: Camaraderie Less pads The sports team I followed when I was younger: valedictorian. Djurgården Personal Information: Born November 7, 1985 … Communication major … Member of the National Honor Society. Sanchez’ Career Statistics Year UT AT TT Sack-Yds TFL-Yds Int-Yds 2004 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 1-0 2005 46 25 71 0-0 4.5-8 2-11 2006 19 8 27 0-0 0.5-2 0-0 Totals 67 33 100 0-0 5.0-10 3-11

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Getting to Know Nick Sanchez The people in history I admire most are: Jesus Christ, and anyone who has given their life to protect our country Nicknames: Sancho, The Kid, Dirty Best book I have read: The Hobbit I would describe myself as a person as: Funloving Favorite Food: Steak What people don’t know about me is: It’s hard to tell, Least Favorite Food: Seafood but I was valedictorian of my high school class If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive The reason I love football is: The competition that takes on: Eggs, bagel bites and microwave dinners place every day whether in practice or a game Favorite Movies: Varsity Blues, Troy I pattern my play after: Ty Law Favorite TV Shows: SportsCenter, Family Guy, The Simpsons For me to improve as a person, I need to: Be more Favorite Actor: Will Smith organized and get more sleep Favorite Actresses: Salma Hayek, Jessica Alba My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would My greatest athletic moment is: Scoring a touchdown play me is: Brad Pitt from Troy when he was swoll (buff) against Washington my freshman year My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Coming to Stanford Intercepting a pass and taking it back for a TD in the The teammates I admire the most are: Peter Griffin and Rose Bowl Michael Miller Favorite musical groups or performers: Ludacris, Ja My favorite stadium in which to play is: Our new stadium Rule and Nelly The toughest player I have faced in college is: If I were not playing college football, I would be: Dwayne Jarrett (USC) Playing college basketball or baseball, probably for a Friends from other college football teams are: Stanley smaller school Arnoux (Wake Forest), Larry Taylor (Connecticut), Brannan After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered Thomas (Lehigh), Brad Garrett (Quincy) as: Someone who made the game fun and was well The reason I chose Stanford University is: The best respected by his teammates mix of athletics and academics in the country, plus the The best advice I ever received was: Never settle good weather The people who had the greatest influence on my Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Time life: My parents management The places I’d most like to visit: Hawai’i and Australia The best thing about Stanford is: The people The favorite places I’ve visited: Bahamas or Canc´un My favorite class at Stanford is: Ancient Athletics Hobbies: Fishing, sleeping, watching movies, golf and going My least favorite class at Stanford is: Stats to the beach What sets Stanford apart from other college football Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Finishing up my NFL programs: I think as a whole, we are a lot closer than career with my wife and kids most teams out there My advice to youngsters: Don’t give up on your dreams The sports teams I followed when I was younger: If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a Cadillac Escalade EXT Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Braves and give the rest to my parents When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: The one thing about college football I would change: Deion Sanders, Barry Sanders, Mark Duper Pay the players The people I admire most are: My parents If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Jessica Alba

Richard Sherman #9 Position: WR Height: 6-3 Weight: 195 West … Also named All-State, CIF First Team and All-San Gabriel Valley First Team following Year: Sophomore his senior season … SuperPrep ranked him the No. 50 recruit in the West … Also ranked as Hometown: Compton, California the No. 6 “athlete” in California, the No. 8 wide receiver in the state and the No. 57 “athlete” in High School: Dominguez HS the country … As a junior, he had 23 receptions for 415 yards and six touchdowns along with four interceptions on defense … He earned First Team All-League honors as a receiver … In track and field, was an All-American in the triple jump and the No. 7 ranked triple jumper in the state in 2005 with a best of 49-5 3/4 … First Team All-CIF and Long Beach Press Telegram At Stanford: Richard turned in one of the best seasons receiving for a true freshman receiv- Dream Team in track and field in 2005 … Other top marks included 10.81 in the 100m, 21.83 er in school history as he led the team with 34 receptions, 581 receiving yards and three receiving in the 200m, 14.67 in the 110 HH and 22-8 in the long jump. touchdowns in 2006… He was particularly impressive over the final four games of the 2006 Personal Information: Born March 30, 1988 … Undeclared major. season as he caught 20 passes and averaged over 100 receiving yards per game … He proved himself to be one of the top young receivers in the Pac-10 a year ago and one who will only get Sherman’s Career Statistics better and become more of an offensive threat … Has the speed, athleticism and ability to make Year Rec Yds Avg TD LG big plays … Will be counted on in 2007 to be one of Stanford’s best offensive players. 2006 34 581 17.1 3 74 The 2006 Season: Turned in an outstanding freshman season on The Farm as Totals 34 581 17.1 3 74 he played in all 12 games and started five … Led the team in catches (34) and receiving yards (581), while tying for the club lead in both touchdowns (3) and TD receptions (3), Getting to Know Richard Sherman The person I admire most is: My brother If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: and ranking second in yards per catch (17.1) … Earned First Team Pac-10 All-Freshman Nickname: Phenom Carl Lewis honors and Honorable Mention Freshman All-American recognition from The Sporting I would describe myself as a person as: Exciting and The people in history I admire most are: Martin Luther outstanding King, Jr. and Malcolm X News … Started the team’s final four games of the season and averaged 101.5 yards per What people don’t know about me is: I played soccer Favorite Website: facebook.com game during the stretch, catching 20 balls for 406 yards (20.3 ypc average) and two of his before football Favorite Food: Teriyaki chicken The reason I love football is: Because I love the game Least Favorite Food: Pasta three scores while leading the team in receiving yards each contest … Posted a huge game I pattern my play after: Randy Moss/Terrell Owens If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive at Washington when he was named the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Week for his effort, For me to improve as a person, I need to: Continue to on: Cereal watch film and learn from others Favorite Movie: 300 catching a career-high-tying six passes for a career-high 177 yards (the most by a Stanford My favorite pre-game ritual is: Eating fruit by the foot Favorite TV Show: Chappelle’s Show player in 2006) including a 74-yard TD pass from T.C. Ostrander that was the longest Currently on my iPod: K-Ci and JoJo – Crazy Favorite Actor: Samuel L. Jackson My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the Favorite Actress: Angelina Jolie Stanford play from the line of scrimmage in 2006 and the longest of his career … Led or championship in high school My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: A one co-led the club in both catches and receiving yards seven times in his first collegiate season The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Winning three handed catch over three defenders in the corner of the championships in track and field in high school end zone … Had 50 or more yards receiving six times in his 2006 rookie campaign … Named the The teammate I admire the most is: Mark Bradford Favorite musical group or performer: Lil Wayne Menlo-Atherton Trophy winner as the team’s Most Outstanding Freshman. My favorite stadium in which to play is: Husky Stadium If I were not playing college football, I would be: The toughest player I have faced in college is: Keenan Running track In Track and Field: Competed in sprints and jumps for the Cardinal in 2007 … Took Lewis (Oregon State) After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered A friend from another college football team is: Marvin as: The best ever fifth in the Pac-10 Championships in the triple jump … Bests included 14.55 for the 110 Johnson (Oregon) The best advice I ever received was: Never give up HH, 22-4 1/2 for the long jump and 50-0 in the triple jump. The reason I chose Stanford University is: The chance The person who had the greatest influence on my to play early and the education life: My brother In High School: Ranked among the best prospects in the state of California and among Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: I dislike CAL One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The best thing about Stanford is: Facilities Million Man March the best wide receiver prospects in the nation … Led Dominguez High School in Compton, My favorite class at Stanford is: Greek Mythology The place I’d most like to visit: Brazil California, to the CIF Division Championship in 2005 with a 13-1 record and a 41-14 victory My least favorite classes at Stanford are: IHUM/PWR The favorite place I’ve visited: Catalina Island What sets Stanford apart from other college football Hobbies: Video games over Sherman Oaks Notre Dame in the championship game … Accounted for 1030 all- programs: We have the best and brightest and the Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the NFL purpose yards as a senior, including 870 yards and 14 touchdowns on 28 catches and three best athletes My advice to youngsters: Focus on your grades punt returns for TDs … As a defensive back, he recorded 45 tackles, eight pass breakups and The sports team I followed when I was younger: My most prized possession: Xbox 360 Tennessee Titans If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a house one interception … PrepStar All-West selection and SuperPrep All-FarWest team member … When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: The one thing about college football I would change: Jerry Rice The rule about visors Named to the Long Beach Press Telegram’s Dream Team as one of the premiere recruits in the The athlete I admire most is: Marvin Harrison

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Tim Sims #14 Taylor Skaufel #40 Position: CB Height: 5-11 Weight: 191 Position: DB Height: 6-0 Weight: 195 Year: Senior Year: Freshman Hometown: Belle Glade, Florida Hometown: The Woodlands, Texas High School: Glades Central HS High School: The Woodlands HS Pronunciation: Skau-full

At Stanford: A candidate to earn a starting spot at one cornerback position in 2007 In High School: First Team All-State defensive back out of The Woodlands, Texas … Started seven games a year ago and proved he had the potential to become a quality … Two-time First Team All-County and All-District … Chosen to the All-Greater Pac-10 corner … Quick and aggressive with good cover skills. Houston team and a candidate for Houston Player of the Year following his senior season The 2006 Season: Had a breakout season by ranking fifth on the team with 54 … Three-year starter and team captain as a senior … Recorded 99 tackles, four forced tackles (39 solos, 15 assists), while co-leading the club with 5.5 tackles-for-loss for a team- fumbles and one interception his senior year to go along with 18 rushes for 139 yards and best minus 27 yards … Also added 1.0 sacks (-15 yards), four pass breakups and a fumble three TDs as a running back … As a junior, he had 89 tackles, three forced fumbles, five recovery while playing in 11 of 12 games with seven starts, including six straight from tackles-for-loss and one interception … Member of the All-State Academic Team. September 23 – November 4 … Had a career-high nine tackles (also a career-best seven Personal Information: Born January 5, 1989 … Undeclared major … Member of solos) to go with 1.0 tackle-for-loss and two pass breakups at UCLA before getting seven the National Honor Society … Appeared on ESPNU’s Summer House from July-August, more with six solos and a tackle-for-loss in the team’s next game at Notre Dame … Had 2007 on a TV show that brings together six of the nation’s top incoming college football his sack against Arizona. freshmen to spend one week living in the same house in Jersey City, New Jersey. The 2005 Season: Contributed four tackles (three solo, one assist) in eight games off the bench in the secondary … Had a career-high three tackles versus Oregon. Getting to Know Taylor Skaufel Best book I have read: Bible The 2004 Season: Saw limited playing time in just one game as a backup corner- Favorite Food: Pizza Nickname: T Least Favorite Food: Pickles back. I would describe myself as a person as: Blessed If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive What people don’t know about me is: I lead worship on: Mac and cheese The 2003 Season: Did not play as a true freshman … Moved from wide receiver to at church Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans cornerback midway through the season. The reason I love football is: Hitting people Favorite TV Show: 24 I pattern my play after: John Lynch Favorite Actor: Kiefer Sutherland In High School: Played wide receiver and defensive back at Glades Central High For me to improve as a person, I need to: Listen better Favorite Actress: Mandy Moore School in Florida … As a receiver, he caught 30 passes for 825 yards (27.5 ypc) and five My favorite pre-game ritual is: Praying the Lord’s Prayer If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would Currently on my iPod: Coldplay, Hillsong United, 50 play me is: Tom Hanks touchdowns … Named Honorable Mention All-State and Second Team All-Area … Cent, etc. My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: The Participated in basketball for two seasons as well as track and field for three years … My greatest athletic moment is: Playing football in Catch Relient Stadium Favorite musical group or performer: Hillsong United Member of his team’s 4x100 relay that won the state championship during his sophomore The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Playing high If I were not playing college football, I would be: season … Competed in the 100 and 200 meters in track and field … His high school school football Going to college My favorite stadium in which to play is: Relient After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered annually produces more NFL players than any other in the country. A friend from another college football team is: Taylor as: Taylor Skaufel Charbonnet (Texas Tech) The best advice I ever received was: A man can be as Personal Information: Born March 12, 1985 … Political Science major … The reason I chose Stanford University is: Loved it great as he wants to be President of his school’s chapter of the National Honor Society. What sets Stanford apart from other college football The person who had the greatest influence on my programs: Hard work life: My mom The sports team I followed when I was younger: One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Sims’ Career Statistics Broncos Jesus’ Resurrection When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: The place I’d most like to visit: Hawai’i Year UT AT TT Sack-Yds TFL-Yds Int-Yds Barry Sanders The favorite place I’ve visited: Los Angeles 2004 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 The athlete I admire most is: John Elway Hobbies: Guitar, sports and writing 2005 3 1 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 The person I admire most is: Afshin Ziafat Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the NFL 2006 39 15 54 1.0-15 5.5-27 0-0 If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: My My advice to youngsters: Work hard brother My most prized possession: Bible Totals 42 16 58 1.0-15 5.5-27 0-0 The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus, If I won $1 million, I would: Save it Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln The one thing about college football I would change: Getting to Know Tim Sims The person I admire most is: My grandmother Favorite Website: ultimate-guitar.com Make a playoff If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Nickname: Soopa Sims Beyonce I would describe myself as a person as: Entertaining The three people in history I admire most are: What people don’t know about me is: I like to watch golf Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jackie Robinson I pattern my play after: Champ Bailey Favorite Website: facebook.com For me to improve as a person, I need to: Talk less and If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive listen more on: Hot dogs My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music If I were not playing college football, I would be: A Currently on my iPod: T.I. and Lil Wayne typical college student My greatest athletic moment is: Making the goal line The person who had the greatest influence on my stop against UCLA life: My mother A friend from another college football team is: Jamaal One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Jenkins (South Florida) Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech What sets Stanford apart from other college football The favorite places I’ve visited: South Beach, Los Angeles programs: Our camaraderie Hobbies: Playing video games The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Playing professional Chicago Bulls and the San Francisco 49ers football When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: My advice to youngsters: Get the best education possible Jerry Rice and follow your dream

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Allen Smith #67 Clinton Snyder #20 Position: OT Height: 6-4 Weight: 298 Position: OLB Height: 6-4 Weight: 230 Year: Junior Year: Sophomore Hometown: Tempe, Arizona Hometown: San Diego, California High School: Corona del Sol HS High School: Monte Vista HS

At Stanford: In a position to be one of Stanford’s top offensive linemen for the At Stanford: Expected to be one of the team’s top players on the defensive side of the second straight year as well as move into the elite offensive linemen in the Pac-10 … Has ball and a core member of the defense … A strong, athletic and very quick outside line- shown potential in the last two seasons as a strong and effective offensive tackle and a backer with tremendous potential … Possesses all the abilities to be able to put pressure mainstay of the Stanford offensive line … Arrived at Stanford in 2004 as one of the most on the quarterback and be a very active outside linebacker … Stanford’s top returning highly-recruited linemen in the nation … Enters the season with a consecutive games tackler from the 2006 campaign. started string of 20 games, including 19 in a row at left tackle. The 2006 Season: One of the team’s most impressive players on either side of the The 2006 Season: Started all 12 games and was an effective left tackle. ball, playing in all 12 games and starting the team’s final 11 … Earned First Team Pac-10 The 2005 Season: Moved into the starting lineup at right tackle at Washington All-Freshman and Second Team Pac-10 All-Academic honors … Third on the club with State in game four before moving over to start the final seven games at left tackle … 83 tackles (#10 Pac-10) while ranking second on the team with 54 solo stops and adding Played in all 11 contests with eight starts … Named to the Pac-10’s All-Freshman squad 29 assists … Tied for fourth in the Pac-10 and led the squad with three forced fumbles and also was an Honorable Mention Freshman All-American selection by Scout.com. after getting his third at Washington in Stanford’s 20-3 win over the Huskies and his first two versus Navy in the first game of the new Stanford Stadium … Added 3.5 tackles- The 2004 Season: Did not play as a true freshman offensive tackle. for-loss (-20 yards), 2.0 sacks (-17 yards), an interception with a 10-yard return and a In High School: Prep All-American who was ranked as the No. 7 offensive line- pair of pass breakups … Had his pair of sacks in back-to-back games versus USC and at man in the country by SuperPrep … First Team All-American selection by PrepStar and Washington … Picked off his first career pass at San Jose State … Had double-digit tack- SuperPrep as a senior … Ranked as the No. 2 overall recruit in the state of Arizona by les in three contests, including a career-high 11 (also a career-high nine solo) versus Navy, SuperPrep … Among the Top 20 offensive linemen in the nation on the Rivals.com list as well as 10 both against Washington State and at Notre Dame while getting nine with in his final season … Named to the Long Beach Press Telegram’s Best in the West and eight of them solos versus Oregon State. the Tacoma News Tribune’s Western Top 100 as a senior when he was also a First Team The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman outside linebacker. All-State and All-Conference choice … Arizona Coaches’ Association All-Star athlete … Nominated to the U.S. Army All-American team … East Valley Tribune First Team In High School: Recognized as one of the top recruits in the state of California and All-State in 2003 … Earned three letters in football and track and field, as well as one in the West region … Named to SuperPrep’s All-FarWest team and PrepStar’s All-West squad basketball … National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete as a senior when he was also the San Diego County Defensive Player of the Year … As … Finalist for the Watkins Award as a senior in 2004, given to the top African-American a senior, he accounted for 95 tackles and 18 sacks, while also scoring seven touchdowns high school student-athlete in the nation. as the starting tight end … Was also named Second Team All-State, First Team CIF and Grossmont League, and East San Diego County Defensive MVP in his senior campaign, Personal Information: Born January 30, 1986 … Science, Technology and Society while receiving votes in the Long Beach Press Telegram’s Best in the West … As a junior, major … Member of the National Honor Society … Mother, Elsie, is a professor at he had 83 tackles and 17.5 sacks, and was named First Team All-CIF and East County, as Arizona State University. well as the Grossmont League Defensive MVP … Played four years of varsity basketball and was a First Team All-Grossmont League selection as a junior … National Football Getting to Know Allen Smith The sports team I followed when I was younger: Foundation Scholar-Athlete for San Diego County. Arizona State Nickname: Skim The athlete I admire most is: Oshiomogho Atogwe Personal Information: Born April 18, 1987 … Management Science and I would describe myself as a person as: Passionate The person I admire most is: My father and contemplative If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Engineering major. What people don’t know about me is: I once weighed My father 360 pounds Favorite Food: All food Snyder’s Career Statistics The reason I love football is: It’s a team game where Least Favorite Food: Liver everyone has to win their individual battles If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Year UT AT TT Sack-Yds TFL-Yds Int-Yds I pattern my play after: Kwame Harris on: Tuna and crackers 2006 54 29 83 2.0-17 3.5-20 1-10 For me to improve as a person, I need to: Try hard to Favorite Movie: Man on Fire Totals 54 29 83 2.0-17 3.5-20 1-10 look from other peoples’ perspective, because you are Favorite TV Show: Entourage never right all the time Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington My favorite pre-game ritual is: Taping up my gloves Favorite Actress: Halle Berry My greatest athletic moment is: Winning my Region If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would Getting to Know Clinton Snyder If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive championship in shot put play me is: Michael Clarke Duncan on: Omelets The biggest thrill in my life to date is: My first college My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Nickname: Clint Favorite Movie: Snatch start on the road against Washington State Downfield blocking two guys so we get into the end zone My favorite stadium in which to play is: The new My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Favorite musical group or performer: Jay-Z Stanford Stadium Interception in the red zone and take it back for the Stadium – old or new If I were not playing college football, I would be: A friend from another college football team is: Darrell winning touchdown The toughest player I have faced in college is: At Stanford Mack (Utah) If I were not playing college football, I would be: Lawrence Jackson (USC) The person who had the greatest influence on my The reason I chose Stanford University is: Stanford Hopefully playing college basketball somewhere A friend from another college football team is: Jared life: My mother has the best combination of athletics and academics in The best advice I ever received was: Play like every Mosley (Arizona) One moment in history I wish I could have seen: the country play is your last The reason I chose Stanford University is: There is Million Man March Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Time The people who had the greatest influence on my unlimited potential both academically and athletically The place I’d most like to visit: Japan management life: My parents Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Five minutes Hobbies: Fixing and programming computers The best thing about Stanford is: The overall atmosphere One moment in history I wish I could have seen: early is on time Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the NFL The athlete I admire most is: Ben Wallace Native American culture before any European influence The best thing about Stanford is: The degree My advice to youngsters: Never settle to be just “another The three people in history I admire most are: The place I’d most like to visit: New Zealand My favorite class at Stanford is: Japanese guy” … always try to excel Theodore Roosevelt, Michael Jordan and Sun-Tzu Hobbies: Snowboarding My least favorite class at Stanford is: Math 20 My most prized possession: Watkins Ring Best book I have read: 20000 Leagues Under the Sea What sets Stanford apart from other college football If I won $1 million, I would: Invest in my own company Favorite Food: Mexican programs: Heart startup

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Jeremy Stewart #26 Ekom Udofia #54 Position: RB Height: 6-0 Weight: 207 Position: DT Height: 6-2 Weight: 310 Year: Freshman Year: Sophomore Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona High School: Catholic HS High School: Chaparral HS Pronunciation: A-kom You-dough-fee-uh

In High School: Rushed for 1644 yards on 214 carries (7.7 average) while scoring 20 At Stanford: Should be a key player for Stanford on its defensive front for his touchdowns as a senior at Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana … Chosen remaining three seasons of eligibility … A strong and athletic player that is very quick First Team All-State, All-District and All-Metro … Also named the Metro Offensive MVP and strong … Plays the run extremely well … Has the potential to become one of the … First Team Academic All-State … Helped his team to a 13-1 overall record and the league’s best defensive lineman … One of the nation’s prized recruits in the class of 2005. state semifinals while being ranked among the Top 50 high school teams in the country The 2006 Season: Selected a Third Team Freshman All-American by The Sporting by Rivals.com … Started at cornerback as a junior before being switched to running back News and named to the Pac-10 All-Freshman team … Had 43 tackles (18 solo, 25 assists) prior to his senior season … Invited to play in the Bayou Bowl (Louisiana versus Texas to rank second on the team among defensive linemen, while also recording 1.0 sack and All-Star Game) following his senior season … Regional champion and state runner-up in 1.5 tackles-for-loss … Picked up the first sack and tackle-for-loss (1.5) of his career in the 300m hurdles as a junior with a best of 39.4 … As a senior, his track and field team the season finale at California, while earning the club’s Frank Rehm Award for the Most won the state indoor championship and placed second in the outdoor meet … He was Outstanding Lineman in the Big Game … Led the team with a pair of fumble recoveries third in the state in the 300m hurdles with a personal best of 39.27. (#6T Pac-10), getting one at Oregon and another against Washington State … Started all Personal Information: Born February 17, 1989 … Undeclared major … Member of the 12 games in the middle of the defensive line … Had a career-best and team co-leading National Honor Society. nine tackles versus Oregon State after a previous career-best seven against Navy … Also had five tackles both at UCLA and Notre Dame in back-to-back contests. The 2005 Season: Getting to Know Jeremy Stewart Favorite Actor: Mekhi Phifer Redshirted the season as a true freshman nose tackle. Favorite Actress: Gabrielle Union In High School: A consensus Prep All-American who came to Stanford as one of Nicknames: Stew and Patch If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would I would describe myself as a person as: Determined play me is: Mike Epps the premier recruits in the nation … Named to PrepStar’s Dream Team as one of the The reason I love football is: I was made for it My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Getting Top 100 recruits nationally … PrepStar not only ranked him as an All-American, but I pattern my play after: Walter Payton Player of the Game after winning the national championship For me to improve as a person, I need to: Be more Favorite musical group or performer: Young Jeezy the No. 5 defensive line prospect in the country … SuperPrep selected Ekom as an All- considerate After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered American and also rated him as the No. 14 defensive line prospect nationally and the My favorite pre-game ritual is: Thinking about what I as: The best running back in school history want to do in the quiet. The best advice I ever received was: All things are top recruit in the state of Arizona … Added prep All-American honors from Parade Currently on my iPod: Lil Wayne, Lil Boosie, T.I. and possible as long as you keep faith Magazine, Rivals.com, Student Sports, EA Sports and the U.S. Army … His senior season Young Jeezy The people who had the greatest influence on my The sports team I followed when I was younger: 49ers life: My older brothers was cut short after seven games due to injury, but he still managed to earn the reputa- The person I admire most is: My mom The place I’d most like to visit: Jamaica tion as one of the best in the nation … Before his injury, he had recorded 62 tackles, The three people in history I admire most are: Martin Hobbies: Working out and having fun Luther King, Jr., Jackie Robinson and Jesus Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the NFL 22.0 tackles-for-loss, 8.0 sacks, a forced fumble and 15 quarterback hurries … Selected Favorite Food: Steak and potatoes My advice to youngsters: Hard work and perseverance is to the Long Beach Press Telegram’s Best in the West team … Played in the U.S. Army Least Favorite Food: Anything with onions in it the key to success If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive My most prized possession: Bible All-American Bowl where he was named a Scholar-Athlete … Named to Arizona’s on: Egg sandwiches If I won $1 million, I would: Spend half of it and invest Super All-State team as a senior … Two-time First Team All-State, All-Region and All- Favorite Movie: Above the Rim the rest Favorite TV Show: SportsCenter Conference following both his junior and season seasons … As a junior, he accounted for 63 tackles, 12.0 sacks and 37.0 tackles-for-loss … Named a Junior All-American by Student Sports and Rivals.com … Played basketball and participated in track and field for two years … Winner of the 2004-05 Watkins Award, which is presented to the top African-American student-athlete in the country. Personal Information: Born August 3, 1987 … Undeclared major … Brother, Udeme, is a fifth-year senior defensive end for the Cardinal … Sister, Aniebiet, graduated from Stanford. Ekom Udofia’s Career Statistics Year UT AT TT Sack-Yds TFL-Yds Int-Yds 2006 18 25 43 1.0-1 1.5-8 0 Totals 18 25 43 1.0-1 1.5-8 0

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Getting to Know Ekom Udofia The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Phoenix Suns, Dallas Cowboys Nicknames: My mom likes to call me Kiki or Udo, my dad When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: calls me Koko, my grandpa calls me Idopise and some Ray Lewis people call me E-Diesel The athlete I admire most is: Ray Lewis I would describe myself as a person as: Dedicated The people I admire most are: My parents, my brother and passionate and my sister The reason I love football is: The physical nature and If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Jesus toughness of the game, and how hard you have to work Favorite Food: Chicken in order to be the best Least Favorite Food: Asparagus I pattern my play after: I try and take some things from all If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on: the best players at my position and mold them into my play I can cook really well so I’d just cook whatever I felt like For me to improve as a person, I need to: Develop a Favorite Movie: Crash close relationship with Jesus Favorite TV Show: The Wire My favorite pre-game ritual is: Praying, listening to Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington some music, calling my loved ones and visualizing game Favorite Actress: Halle Berry situations in my head If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would Currently on my iPod: Lots of stuff play me is: Derek Luke My greatest athletic moment is: Winning a state My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Winning championship in high school with my brother a National Championship The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Being fortunate Favorite musical group or performer: Kirk Franklin enough to come to Stanford and play football with my brother If I were not playing college football, I would be: The teammate I admire the most is: My brother, Udeme Still in college Udofia After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered My favorite stadium in which to play is: At home in as: A great player and person front of our fans The best advice I ever received was: Let go and let God The toughest player I have faced in college is: Ryan Kalil (USC) The people who had the greatest influence on my life: My parents, my brother and my sister A friend from another college football team is: Eugene Monroe (Virginia) One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech The reason I chose Stanford University is: There’s no other school like it The place I’d most like to visit: Nigeria Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: You have The favorite places I’ve visited: Nigeria and Miami to be consistent in everything you do in order to be Hobbies: Jus chillin’ and spending time with the people successful I care about The best thing about Stanford is: The diversity Ten years from now, I’d like to be: A successful NFL My favorite class at Stanford is: Ancient Athletics player as well as have a family of my own My least favorite classes at Stanford are: IHUM My advice to youngsters: Put God first and PWR My most prized possession: My Bible What sets Stanford apart from other college football If I won $1 million, I would: Help out other people and programs: The academic aspect invest the rest In High School: Named to the SuperPrep All-FarWest team … Ranked No. 10 on SuperPrep’s list of the top recruits in the state of Arizona … Led Chaparral High School to a 13-1 record and 4A state championship in his senior season by recording 50 tackles and three quarterback sacks … Two-year starter on the offensive line … Was named to the Greater Phoenix Area team and was All-Scottsdale as an offensive lineman during his senior season … Udeme Udofia # Competed in the shot put and discus on the track and field team for two campaigns. 90 Personal Information: Born March 25, 1986 … Public Policy major … Sister, Aniebiet, Position: DE Height: 6-4 Weight: 252 graduated from Stanford … Full name is Udeme-Obong Uko Benjamin Udofia … His name Year: Senior comes from Lamentations 3:24 in the Bible, which means “The Lord is my portion” in the Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona Ibibio language … His brother, Ekom, is a sophomore defensive tackle for the Cardinal. High School: Chaparral HS Pronunciation: You-dem-uh You-dough-fee-uh Udeme Udofia’s Career Statistics Year UT AT TT Sack-Yds TFL-Yds Int-Yds 2004 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 At Stanford: A talented, athletic and veteran fifth-year senior who had an impressive 2005 20 16 36 1.0-10 5.0-22 1-4 2007 spring and is expected to compete for a starting berth at defensive end … Should 2006 23 16 39 0-0 1.0-1 0-0 Totals 45 32 77 1.0-10 6.0-23 1-4 be one of the team’s top defensive players in 2007 … A quick and strong athlete who has the ability to put pressure on the quarterback … Has 77 career tackles (45 solo, 32 assists) while playing in 31 career games and making 20 starts … Has added 6.0 tackles-for-loss Getting to Know Udeme Udofia The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus Christ, Muhammad Ali and Batman (-23 yards), 1.0 sack (-10 yards), an interception returned for four yards, two forced Nicknames: Udeem, Dem Dem, U Favorite Website: espn.com fumbles, a fumble recovery and one pass breakup in his career … Also has three career I would describe myself as a person as: Passionate Best book I have read: Purpose Driven Life What people don’t know about me is: I’m an outgoing Favorite Food: Spaghetti and meatballs blocked kicks, all of which have come against Arizona State and led to touchdowns and person Least Favorite Food: Apples was even credited with one punt return for 12 yards on one of the blocks. The reason I love football is: It is the most challenging If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive game to play on: Spaghetti The 2006 Season: Accounted for 39 tackles (23 solo, 16 assists), while playing in all I pattern my play after: Simeon Rice and Julius Peppers Favorite Movie: Batman Begins For me to improve as a person, I need to: Accept Favorite TV Show: SportsCenter 12 games with nine starts … Added one forced fumble, as well as one recovered fumble criticism better Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington and a 1.0 tackle-for-loss (-1 yards) … Set career-bests for tackles in three straight games My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music Favorite Actress: Gabrielle Union Currently on my iPod: Lil Wayne If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would with nine against Washington State when he also added his forced fumble and recovered My greatest athletic moment is: Going to occur this play me is: Myself fumble, after previously recording seven versus Navy and six at San Jose State … Had a season My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Winning The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Getting accepted the National Championship career-best five solo tackles at Arizona State. to Stanford Favorite musical group or performer: Lil Wayne The 2005 Season: The teammate I admire the most is: Ekom Udofia If I were not playing college football, I would be: Became a productive defensive player with 36 tackles (20 solo, My favorite stadium in which to play is: Sun Devil A chef 16 assists), while starting all 11 games at outside linebacker … Added 5.0 tackles-for- Stadium After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered The reason I chose Stanford University is: The great as: A great friend, teammate and player loss (-22 yards) to rank tied for sixth on the team and 1.0 sack (-10 yards), as well as an combination of athletics and academics The best advice I ever received was: Never stop interception and a forced fumble … Twice had a season-high-tying five tackles at Navy Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: You need to working until you are the best in everything you want put in the work if you want to succeed to be and at Oregon State … Had both his lone sack and forced fumble in a four-tackle game The best thing about Stanford is: Everyone here is The person who had the greatest influence on my at Arizona … Had 2.0 tackles-for-loss in a four-tackle game against UCLA … Blocked a extremely talented life: My father My favorite class at Stanford is: Politics and Public Policy One moment in history I wish I could have seen: punt to set up Stanford’s first touchdown the following week against Arizona State, giving My least favorite class at Stanford is: PWR Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech the ball to the Cardinal on the Sun Devil 15-yard line when Jon Alston recovered the ball. What sets Stanford apart from other college football The place I’d most like to visit: Nigeria programs: Its dedication to not only making you great The favorite place I’ve visited: Florida The 2004 Season: Moved to outside linebacker prior to the season … Earned on the field, but giving you the opportunities to make a Hobbies: Playing video games and reading his first varsity letter as a reserve outside linebacker and member of Stanford’s special positive impact in life once your football career is over Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the NFL The sports teams I followed when I was younger: My advice to youngsters: Put in the time to become great teams … Registered two tackles and two blocked punts … Both of his blocked kicks Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals about whatever you are passionate about came against Arizona State and both led to Cardinal touchdowns … His first block gave When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: My most prized possession: My desire to attain my goals Reggie White If I won $1 million, I would: Buy my family whatever Stanford possession on the ASU four-yard line while his second put the Cardinal on the The athletes I admire most are: Ray Lewis and Kevin they wanted Sun Devils’ 18-yard line. Garnett The one thing about college football I would change: The people I admire most are: My parents Have a playoff system If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: The 2003 Season: Redshirted as a true freshman defensive end. My family

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Sam Weinberger #39 Ryan Whalen #80 Position: FB Height: 6-2 Weight: 236 Position: WR Height: 6-2 Weight: 200 Year: Freshman Year: Freshman Hometown: Sherman Oaks, California Hometown: Alamo, CA High School: Campbell Hall HS High School: Monte Vista HS Pronunciation: Wine-burger Pronunciation: Whale-in

At Stanford: A linebacker last season as a true freshman but was moved to fullback In High School: Named by Cal-Hi Sports as one of the Top 10 football/basketball during the 2007 spring practice session … Played both fullback and linebacker in high combo players in the state of California following his senior season … A walk-on from school … Will battle for playing time at fullback and on special teams this season … Monte Vista High School, Ryan earned All-State honors in both football and basketball Should be a strong contributor to the Cardinal football program for the next four years. as a senior … In his senior year, he caught 80 passes for over 1200 yards and scored 14 The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman linebacker. touchdowns … Named First Team All-County, All-East Bay, All-Metro and All Nor-Cal by the San Francisco Chronicle … Also named Scholar-Athlete of the Year … In basket- In High School: Talented two-sport athlete who was named the Division Player of ball, he was named the league Player of the Year and also earned First Team All-County, the Year in both baseball and football in 2005 … PrepStar named him to its All-West First Team All-East Bay and Second Team All-Metro … Led his team to the school’s Region team as a linebacker following his senior season … Recorded 110 tackles, five first ever NCS championship and was named Team MVP … Chosen as the conference’s sacks, two safeties and one interception for Campbell Hall High School as a senior, earn- Athlete of the Year. ing him CIF Defensive Player of the Year in his division … Also named First Team All- League and First Team All-Division … Los Angeles Daily News Second Team All-Southern Personal Information: Born July 26, 1989 … Undeclared major. Section … Rushed for over 300 yards and scored five touchdowns as a fullback his senior season … Set his high school record with 304 career tackles … In baseball, he went 11-0 Getting to Know Ryan Whalen Favorite Food: Steak as a righthanded pitcher and led his team to the Division championship as a junior in If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive I would describe myself as a person as: Hardworking on: Any type of meat 2005 while being named Division Player of the Year. What people don’t know about me is: I like outdoor Favorite Movie: Braveheart sports such as hunting Favorite Actor: Chris Tucker Personal Information: Born August 25, 1987 … Undeclared major. The reason I love football is: The camaraderie and If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would competition play me is: Mel Gibson My favorite pre-game ritual is: I wear all the same My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: gear including compression shorts and shirt, and I listen Catching a diving pass in the end zone to win the game Getting to Know Sam Weinberger The person I admire most is: My father, Ed Weinberger to my music Favorite musical group or performer: Tupac The three people in history I admire most are: Martin Currently on my iPod: Various rap artists If I were not playing college football, I would be: Nickname: Cheeseburger Luther King, Jr., Muhammad Ali and Albert Einstein My greatest athletic moment is: Winning my first and Trying to play college basketball I would describe myself as a person as: Strong and Favorite Website: facebook.com only North Coast Section championship The best advice I ever received was: Be the best determined Best book I have read: The Stranger by Albert Camus The biggest thrill in my life to date is: My senior you can be What people don’t know about me is: I was a baseball Favorite Food: Steak and potatoes seasons in football and basketball The people who had the greatest influence on my player and won two championships in high school Least Favorite Food: Pizza The reason I chose Stanford University is: It is life: My parents The reason I love football is: The contact, I love to hit If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive the number one university in the world, is located in One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The I pattern my play after: Brian Urlacher, but not Mike Alstott on: Eggs and bacon California and is in the Pac 10 resurrection of Jesus Christ For me to improve as a person, I need to: Allow the Favorite Movie: Reservoir Dogs The sports team I followed when I was younger: The favorite place I’ve visited: Hawai’i Golden State Warriors values that I follow as a football player to become the Favorite TV Show: Simpsons Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, weightlifting, swimming and When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: values that I follow as a person Favorite Actor: Will Ferrell occasionally reading My favorite pre-game ritual is: ‘Break-down’ Jerry Rice My advice to youngsters: Follow your dreams and be the Favorite Actress: Halle Berry The people I admire most are: My parents Currently on my iPod: Everything from Bloc Party to 50 Cent If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would best that you can be and you will be successful The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Winning the CIF If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: If I won $1 million, I would: Share the money with my play me is: John Cena George W. Bush Division IV baseball championship My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: A hit family, buy myself a new car and invest the money for The teammate I admire the most is: T.C. Ostrander The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus my future that I made in high school that knocked the running back Christ, William Wallace and George Washington My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Stadium unconscious and out of the game The toughest player I have faced in college is: Pat Maynor Favorite musical group or performer: Bloc Party Friends from other college football teams are: Taylor If I were not playing college football, I would be: Henry (Oregon State) Playing college baseball The reason I chose Stanford University is: The After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered reputation for being one of the only true academic- as: One of the most powerful players on the team athletic institutes – we are true student-athletes The best advice I ever received was: Go to Stanford Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: So much The person who had the greatest influence on my about football, but more about myself, specifically if I put life: My grandfather my mind on something, then I can accomplish it with hard One moment in history I wish I could have seen: “I work and patience Have A Dream” speech by Martin Luther King, Jr. The best thing about Stanford is: The facilities, they are The place I’d most like to visit: Fiji Islands the best in the world The favorite place I’ve visited: Florence, Italy My favorite class at Stanford is: Sleep and Dreams Hobbies: Reading, video games, sleeping, eating and My least favorite class at Stanford is: Math 51 working out What sets Stanford apart from other college football Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Married, with a few programs: Stanford has a little bit of everything, kids and putting my Stanford degree to great use academics, sports and a great social life … very few My advice to youngsters: Play as many sports as you can and colleges or universities encompass these traits don’t just focus on one until the end of high school – this will The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Los open up many more doors for you … and, study hard! Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Eagles My most prized possession: Signed Babe Ruth ball When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: My If I won $1 million, I would: Donate some to charity, by a grandfather, Carlos Watkins Porsche Turbo and invest the rest If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: My The one thing about college football I would change: brother, Jack Not one thing, it’s great, I love it The athlete I admire most is: Brian Urlacher

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Nate Wilcox-Fogel #85 Sean Wiser #87 Position: WR Height: 6-1 Weight: 186 Position: WR Height: 6-2 Weight: 190 Year: Junior Year: Freshman Hometown: Los Altos, California Hometown: Thousand Oaks, California High School: Menlo HS High School: Oaks Christian HS Pronunciation: Why-zer

At Stanford: A walk-on from nearby Menlo School in Atherton now in his fourth In High School: Earned recognition as one of the nation’s top prospects … He had 60 season at Stanford as a backup wide receiver … Should provide the Cardinal with added receptions for 904 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior … Also played defensive back, where depth at wide receiver. he accounted for 56 solo tackles, 24 assisted tackles and returned two interceptions for touch- The 2006 Season: Saw his first collegiate game action, appearing in a pair of con- downs as a strong safety … PrepStar named him to its All-West team … Rivals.com rated Sean tests versus Washington State and at Arizona State. among the Top 100 wide receiver recruits in the country and the No. 89 overall recruit in California … Scout.com ranked him as the No. 10 wide receiver in California, No. 67 overall The 2005 Season: Did not play in a game as a reserve wide receiver. recruit in the state and among the Top 100 wide receivers in the country … First Team All- The 2004 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman wide receiver. CIF, All-League, All-Ventura County, All-Area and All-Academic CIF following his senior In High School: Two-time All-League and All-San Mateo County receiver … Led season … Second Team All-State in 2006 … As a junior, he had 42 receptions for 910 yards the Pacific Athletic League Ocean Division in receptions his junior and senior seasons (21.7 ypc) and 13 touchdowns, and 52 total tackles and four interceptions on defense … … Had 38 catches for 538 yards and nine TDs as a senior … Junior stats included 33 Member of the California Scholastic Federation. receptions for 512 yards and four touchdowns … CIF All-State Scholar-Athlete as a Personal Information: Born July 21, 1988 … Undeclared major. junior and senior … Didn’t begin playing football until his sophomore season … Three- year letterwinner in basketball … Member of the 2001 California State champion lacrosse team … National Merit Finalist. Getting to Know Sean Wiser Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington Favorite Actress: Angelina Jolie Personal Information: Born May 11, 1986 … Public Policy major. I would describe myself as a person as: Outgoing Favorite musical group or performer: The Game The reason I love football is: The mixture of toughness, The best advice I ever received was: The real world is athleticism and brains needed to play it all about production – they will ask you “what have you Getting to Know Nate Wilcox-Fogel Favorite Food: Burritos Currently on my iPod: 2 Step remix by DJ Unk done for me lately?” and nothing great was ever achieved Least Favorite Food: Chard My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the State in someone’s comfort zone Nickname: Hyphy If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive Championship for Division III in California The person who had the greatest influence on my I would describe myself as a person as: Dedicated on: Turkey sandwiches The reason I chose Stanford University is: The balance life: My dad What people don’t know about me is: I hate dressing up Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump of academics and athletics One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The The reason I love football is: The absolute focus it requires Favorite TV Show: The OC The sports teams I followed when I was younger: L.A. death of Jesus Christ I pattern my play after: Greg Camarillo Favorite Actor: Will Ferrell Lakers, San Diego Chargers The place I’d most like to visit: Israel For me to improve as a person, I need to: Be more outgoing Favorite Actress: Cheri Oteri The athlete I admire most is: Steve Nash Hobbies: Video games and classic cars My pre-game ritual is: Watching old game tapes If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would The people I admire most are: U.S. Soldiers Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Retired My greatest athletic moment is: Catching a TD pass as play me is: Tom Cruise The person in history I admire most is: Abraham Lincoln My advice to youngsters: You only get what you put into time expired to win a game in high school My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Favorite Website: youtube.com it, so if you really want it … leave your comfort zone The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Going to my first Catching an 80-yard pass with two minutes left to win Best book I have read: Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis My most prized possession: My Bible Big Game as a player the Rose Bowl Favorite Food: Pepperoni and sausage pizza If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a ’66 Lincoln Continental The toughest player I have faced in college is: Stanley Favorite musical group or performer: Usher Least Favorite Food: Food with mushrooms and invest the rest Wilson If I were not playing college football, I would be: If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive A friend from another college football team is: Darren Playing every IM sport imaginable on: Easy Mac macaroni Alberti (Trinity) After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as: Favorite Movies: Boondock Saints, 300 The reason I chose Stanford University is: I had Somebody who earned his success Favorite TV Shows: South Park, Family Guy wanted to come here since I was little The best advice I ever received was: If it doesn’t kill Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: What you, it only makes you stronger commitment really is The person who had the greatest influence on my The best thing about Stanford is: The academic opportunities life: My mom My favorite class at Stanford is: Earth Systems 10 One moment in history I wish I could have seen: My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM Landing on the Moon What sets Stanford apart from other college football The place I’d most like to visit: Tahiti programs: It has a big time program along with great The favorite place I’ve visited: Hawai’i academics Hobbies: Skiing The sports team I followed when I was younger: San Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Doing whatever it is Jose Sharks that makes me happy When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: My advice to youngsters: Persevere through whatever Jerry Rice obstacles you encounter The person I admire most is: Anybody who has devoted If I won $1 million, I would: Take a ridiculous vacation their life to someone other than themselves and invest the rest The athlete I admire most is: Neil Parry The one thing about college football I would change: If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: My Early mornings grandfather Best book I have read: Moneyball

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Austin Yancy #23 Aaron Zagory #11 Position: FS Height: 6-4 Weight: 215 Position: PK Height: 6-0 Weight: 185 Year: Sophomore Year: Junior Hometown: League City, Texas Hometown: Yellow Springs, Ohio High School: Clear Creek HS High School: Yellow Springs HS Pronunciation: Zag-oh-ree

At Stanford: Austin turned in an impressive season last year as he played in 11 games At Stanford: After two seasons as a backup placekicker, Aaron moved into the start- and started six at wide receiver during his true freshman season … He was moved to free ing lineup a year ago and led the team in scoring … He will compete for the No. 1 role in safety, however, during the 2007 spring and was equally impressive as he shot to the top 2007 … Walked on to the Cardinal program in 2004. of the depth chart … Showed great instincts and skills in moving over to the defense … The 2006 Season: Led the club in scoring with 37 points, making good on 8-of- He will be in the hunt to earn a starting position in 2007 and will play a key role in the 13 field goal attempts and 13-of-15 PATs … Kicked a career-long 37-yard field goal at Cardinal’s secondary and on special teams. Washington when he also made two field goals in a game for the first time in his career The 2006 Season: Fifth on the team with 16 receptions for 168 yards … Started … Scored the first Stanford points at the new Stanford Stadium versus Navy when he six games, including five in a row from October 7 – November 11 … Had career-bests connected on a 22-yard field goal as time ran out in the first half … Made his first col- of four catches and 65 receiving yards as well as the longest catch of his career (25 yards) legiate field goal try from 34 yards with 2:37 remaining in the first quarter at Oregon … versus Navy … He was in the starting lineup versus Washington State, at Notre Dame, Made a career-best four PATs in five attempts at San Jose State in a game Stanford lost by versus Arizona, at Arizona State, versus USC and at Washington. a single point, 35-34 … Missed his only field goal attempt from 40+ yards … Converted In High School: Talented three-sport athlete from League City, Texas, where he successful on-side kickoffs in back-to-back games at Arizona State and versus USC … starred in football, basketball, and track and field at Clear Creek High School … Caught Earned Second Team Pac-10 All-Academic honors. 35 passes for over 400 yards and three touchdowns while earning First Team All-District The 2005 Season: Second consecutive campaign as a backup placekicker … Did honors as a senior … All-District selection in basketball as a junior … Competed in the not see any game action. high jump, long jump and 400m in track and field … Named his high school’s Track The 2004 Season: Backup placekicker … Did not see any game action. and Field Athlete of the Year as a junior … Off the field, Austin was involved in the Peer In High School: A three-sport star at Yellow Springs High School in Ohio, where he Assistance and Leadership (PAL) program, was the American Legion Boys State repre- captained the football, soccer and swimming teams while competing on all three squads sentative for his high school, was a member of the Spanish National Honor Society, the for four years … Was named All-Conference as a senior in football … Three-time All- National Honor Society, Who’s Who Among American High School Students and was District in soccer … Events in swimming included the 100 freestyle and 100 breaststroke selected to represent his high school at Boys State in Austin, Texas, as a senior. … Class President and valedictorian. Personal Information: Born March 6, 1988 … Undeclared major. Personal Information: Born December 20, 1985, in Kochi, Japan … Philosophy Yancy’s Career Statistics major … Member of the National Honor Society … Sister, Jessica, was on the soccer and Year Rec Yds Avg TD LG track teams at Swarthmore College. 2006 16 168 10.5 0 25 Totals 16 168 10.5 0 25 Zagory’s Career Statistics Year FG-FGA LG PATs Pts Getting to Know Austin Yancy The athlete I admire most is: Muhammad Ali 2006 8-13 37 13-15 37 The people I admire most are: My parents Totals 8-13 37 13-15 37 Nicknames: Yance or A.Y. but back home everyone calls If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Jesus me A.P. The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus, I would describe myself as a person as: Extremely my mom and dad outgoing Favorite Website: As much as I hate to admit it … Getting to Know Aaron Zagory Best book I have read: Rachel and Her Children What people don’t know about me is: I’m probably the facebook.com Favorite Food: Mamatunde’s Nigerian stew best freestyler I know Best book I have read: The Bible Nickname: Zig-Zag If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive The reason I love football is: The intensity and the ability Favorite Food: Italian I would describe myself as a person as: Peaceful on: Chicken and pasta to let loose on the field Least Favorite Food: Coconut The reason I love football is: The camaraderie among Favorite Movie: Snatch I pattern my play after: No one particular player … I try to If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive teammates take bits and pieces from different athletes Favorite TV Show: Arrested Development on: Ramen noodles and training table I pattern my play after: Michael Okwo Favorite Actor: Harrison Ford For me to improve as a person, I need to: Stop Favorite Movie: Any Given Sunday procrastinating and sleep more The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Washington If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would Favorite TV Shows: SportsCenter, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 11/11/06 My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to the same play me is: Keanu Reeves Favorite Actor: Jamie Foxx The teammate I admire the most is: Gustav Rydstedt Favorite musical group or performer: Sublime music playlist from high school Favorite Actress: Gabrielle Union Currently on my iPod: Too many songs My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford If I were not playing college football, I would be: If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would Stadium 150 pounds My greatest athletic moment is: Catching a pass on my play me is: Jamie Foxx first play in a college game Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: How to The best advice I ever received was: “Hey, you should My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Game- skateboard join the football team. You could be our free safety or The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Playing D-1 winning touchdown in the National Championship football The best thing about Stanford is: The Leland Stanford something” – Alex Melecki Favorite musical group or performer: Lil Wayne Junior University Marching Band The person who had the greatest influence on my The teammates I admire the most are: Tim Sims and If I were not playing college football, I would be: Sad Nick Sanchez My favorite class at Stanford is: Existentialism life: My sister After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered The sports team I followed when I was younger: 49ers One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The My favorite stadium in which to play is: Outside of as: A great football player, but an even better person Stanford Stadium I’d have to say Autzen When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: unknown rebel at Tiananmen Square The best advice I ever received was: Hard work Merton Hanks The place I’d most like to visit: Kochi, Japan The toughest player I have faced in college is: pays off Brandon Harrison The athlete I admire most is: Freddy Adu The favorite place I’ve visited: Tokyo The people who had the greatest influence on my The person I admire most is: My sister, Jessica My most prized possession: My cleats A friend from another college football teams is: Alex life: My parents Alvarez (Iowa State) If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: My The one thing about college football I would change: One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The late grandfather Let the students watch games for free The reason I chose Stanford University is: The parting of the Red Sea unmatched combination of academics and athletics The three people in history I admire most are: The place I’d most like to visit: Italy Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: A lot about Mahatma Gandhi, Charles Hamilton Houston and Nelson myself The favorite place I’ve visited: Hawai’i Mandela The best thing about Stanford is: The people Hobbies: Watching movies, napping and spending time with friends My favorite class at Stanford is: Sleep and Dreams Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Extremely successful My least favorite class at Stanford is: PWR and happy What sets Stanford apart from other college football My advice to youngsters: Work harder than everybody programs: The fact that we actually have to get into else school first My most prized possession: My body pillow The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Houston Oilers and Houston Rockets If I won $1 million, I would: Be a millionaire? When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: The one thing about college football I would change: Warren Moon or Ernest Givens (especially the electric Celebration penalties glide he did after he scored)

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The Buck/Cardinal Club Stanford Athletic Football Scholarships n June of 1934, four dedicated The following scholarships, named for the donor or for someone the donor wishes to honor, provide full or IStanford men met to discuss the partial grants-in-aid to members of the 2007 football team: growing concerns facing Stanford’s student-athletes. They were the founding members of the “Tiny The David S. Adams Family The Bradford M. Freeman The Dick Munroe Memorial Buck of the Month Club.” Members Scholarship: Emeka Nnoli Scholarship I: Richard Sherman Scholarship: John Kyed of the club were required to donate one dollar a month The Dick and Tory Agnich Athletic The Bradford M. Freeman The R. J. Munzer Scholarship: Pat to support scholarships for student-athletes. The word Scholarship: Jim Dray Scholarship II: Wopamo Osaisai Maynor “Tiny” reminded everyone of the small monthly con- The Frank Albert Memorial The Clayton W. Frye Jr. Family The Brad Muster Scholarship: Chike tribution and honored the head football coach “Tiny” Scholarship: T.C. Ostrander Athletic Scholarship: Fred Campbell Amajoyi Thornhill. The Club’s name was eventually shortened The Walter C. Anderson Family The Walt Gamage Athletic The Clarke and Elizabeth Nelson to the “Stanford Buck Club” and the membership dues Scholarship: Matt Traverso Scholarship: Tyler Porras Scholarship: Chris Horn were revised. The Anonymous Football The Robert D. Garrett Memorial The Ernie Nevers Memorial Until the mid-1970’s, there were no athletic scholar- Scholarship: Jay Ottovegio Scholarship: Kellen Kiilsgaard Scholarship: Kellen Kiilsgaard ships for women, nor was there any fundraising organi- The John Arrillaga Family The Peter Goodson Scholarship: The Neil Papiano Scholarship: zation devoted to this purpose. To accomplish the task of Scholarship: Jason Forcier, Peter Fred Campbell Jeremy Stewart raising scholarship funds for women, the Cardinal Club Griffin and Bert McBride The John E. “Pop” and Elizabeth V. The Perry N. “Peck” Pierose, M.D. was formed in 1977-78. The John Arrillaga Athletic Grant Scholarship: Joe Dembesky Scholarship: Austin Gunder Under the guidance of the Buck and Cardinal Club Scholarship I: Timothy Mattran and The Charles A. Gundelach The Jim Plunkett Endowed leadership, a merged Buck/Cardinal Club was formed in Ekom Udofia Scholarship: Tom McAndrew Scholarship: Tavita Pritchard The Louis P. Bansbach, Jr. The Robert A. “Bones” Hamilton The Wes and Anne Warnock 1987 to raise funds for both men’s and women’s athletic Scholarship: Matt Bentler scholarships. Scholarship: Austin Yancy Poulson Athletic Scholarship: The Berk-Christensen-Wyatt The Clive and Susan Hanson Anthony Kimble More than 70 years since its inception, the Buck/ Scholarship: Gustav Rydstedt Athletic Scholarship: Jim Dray The Frank Rehm and Patricia Rehm Cardinal Club not only continues its great scholarship The A. Moe Bernhard Fellowship: The Allan A. and Betsy Ann Harris Atkinson Memorial Scholarship: tradition, but provides all 35 varsity sports and approxi- Matt Weiss Scholarship for Men: Brian Bulcke Nick Macaluso mately 800 student-athletes with the resources needed The Lowell Berry Scholarship: The Elwood Haynes Scholarship: The Ralph “Jim” Reynolds Memorial to compete at the highest level of NCAA Division I Corey Gatewood, David Green and Ben Ladner Scholarship: Jason Evans Athletics. Ben Muth The Henninger Family Athletic The Robert O. “Bob” Reynolds For more information on the Buck/Cardinal Club The John and Barrie Blake Scholarship: James McGillicuddy Scholarship: Tyler Porras and giving to Stanford Athletics, please go to Scholarship: Austin Yancy The Wilfred R. Heringer The John W. and Condoleezza Rice gostanford.com The Warren Mead Bradford ’15 Scholarship: Tim Sims Football Scholarship: Andrew Phillips and Joseph Warrington Rodgers The David B. Heyler Scholarship: The John and Tom Richards Memorial Scholarship: L.D. Crow, Stephen Carr, Josh Catron, Kris Evans, Scholarship: Toby Gerhart The 2006-07 Buck/Cardinal Club George Halamandaris and Derek Hall Levirt Griffin, Blaise Johnson, Matt The James B. Rutter Scholarship: Board of Directors The Alf E. Brandin Family Kopa, Brent Newhouse, Matt Traverso Emmanuel Awofadeju Scholarship: Jonathan Frink The Russell B. Jarvis Scholarship: The Phillip and Jennifer Arnold Executive Committee David Flemming, San Francisco, CA The John and Gladyce Brock Chike Amajoyi Satre Scholarship: Marcus Rance Chairman: Kevin Richardson, Steven Frost, Sunnyvale, CA Athletic Scholarship: Marcus Rance The Henry Van Dyke Johns The George P. Shultz Athletic Salinas, CA Russell Goodman, Lake The Cliff Burnhill Scholarship: Mark Vice-Chairman: Michael Sherwood, CA Scholarship: Matthew Masifilo Scholarship: Matt Traverso Messina, Agoura, CA J. Jeffrey Hagan, San Francisco, CA Bradford The H. Van Dyke and Barbara C. The William D. Smythe Scholarship: Secretary: Sarah Rosenbaum Eric Hardgrave, Campbell, CA The George E. Carey Scholarship: Johns Scholarship: Landon Johnson Doug Baldwin Gaeta, San Jose, CA Steven Hoyem, Menlo Park, CA Tom Keiser and Tavita Pritchard The Scott Jones Football The Rixford K. Snyder Scholarship: Treasurer: Laurie Sawin Quinn, Tracy Hughes, Menlo Park, CA The John C. Carlson Memorial Scholarship: Ben Ladner Evan Moore Menlo Park, CA Jerry Ireland, Orinda, CA Scholarship: Taylor Skaufel At Large: Blake Campbell, Christopher Johnson, Florence, SC The Kartozian Family Foundation The Stanford Football Legends and Menlo Park, CA Terry Johnson, Saratoga, CA The Carroll Family Scholarship In Athletic Scholarship: Chris Friends Scholarship: Mark Bradford At Large: Christopher Martin, John Kidde, Corona del Mar, CA Football: Xxavier Carter Marinelli The Hal and Diane Steuber Athletic Palo Alto, CA W. Thomas Lockard, San The Jack Christiansen Memorial The Herbert H. Katzev Memorial Scholarship: Austin Gunder At Large: Doug Yarris, Francisco, CA Scholarship: Taylor Skaufel Yountville, CA Michael McDonald, Menlo Scholarship: Bo McNally The Daniel E. Stone Scholarship: Park, CA The William Corbus Scholarship: The John and Kathy Kissick Football Mikal Brewer Ex-Officio Jeffrey Morris, Atherton, CA Carlos McFall Scholarship: Will Powers The Chuck Taylor Scholarship: Ann Baskins, Menlo Park, CA* Paige Mazzoni Ostheimer, The Tom B. Coughran ’27 Athletic The Bud D. Klein Family Bobby Dockter Samuel ‘Duker’ Dapper, Scotts Petaluma, CA Scholarship: Coby Fleener Scholarship: Clinton Snyder Valley, CA* Kristine Paaso, Menlo Park, CA The “Dink” Templeton Memorial Gregory Ennis, Redwood City, CA* Dana Padden, San Francisco, CA The John C. De Nault Family The Roger M. Laverty, Jr. Scholarship: Mark Mueller Charles A. Evans II, Mountain (staff director) Scholarship: Emmanuel Awofadeju Scholarship: Sean Wiser The Michael L. Tevis and View, CA* DeRonnie Pitts, Stanford, CA The Irv and Pat Deal/Dallas Texas The Jessica and Gregory Liberman Christopher J. Dressel Athletic Molly O’Connor Hauser, San Jim Rebosio, Redwood City, CA Scholarship: Landon Johnson Athletic Scholarship: Tyler Porras Scholarship: Andrew Phillips Francisco, CA* James Rutter, Redwood City, CA The Jerome H. Debs II Football Jed Solomon, Menlo Park, CA* Patrick Schultheis, Kirkland, WA The H. Jack and Marie S. Liebau The Joseph and Mary Vickers Kent Seymour, Menlo Park, CA Scholarship: Allen Smith Athletic Scholarship: Nick Sanchez Scholarship: Allen Smith Regional Chairs Dr. Christopher Shinkman, The Douglass Family Athletic The Frank J. Lodato Athletic The Clarence “Toots” and Rose Frederick R. Blume, Wenham, MA Bethesda, MD Scholarship: Austin Gunder Scholarship: Sam Weinberger Vosti Scholarship: Pannel Egboh Robert H. Collins III, Los Martin Smith, Menlo Park, CA Angeles, CA* The John A. and Betty M. Dungan The Donald L. Lucas Football The Wagner Families Athletic Roger Smith, Palo Alto, CA Scholarship: Anthony Kimble Charles Dean, Austin, TX Steven Steinhart, Menlo Park, CA Scholarship: Max Bergen Scholarship: Brad Hallick Chuck Ince, Washington, DC Gary Taylor, Cupertino, CA The Durrett/Jeans Scholarship: Chris The William Marks Scholarship: The Patricia and Marshall Weigel Jake Jacobson, Kirkland, WA* Kirt Thomson, Menlo Park, CA Hobbs Xxavier Carter Family Scholar Athlete: Tim Sims Lawrence McGovern, Garry Tyran, Chevy Chase, MD The D. W. Elliott Family Scholarship: Sunnyvale, CA The McColl Family Scholarship: The Bert Wendt Football Thomas Vardell, Dublin, CA Emeka Nnoli Coby Fleener Scholarship: Tyler Porras Frederick Muhs, Bronxville, NY* Alyce Werdel, San Francisco, CA Kit Rodgers, San Francisco, CA Kevin Wernick, Tarzana, CA The Gerry G. Falk Family The Margot and Mitch Milias The Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Williams Daniel E. Stone, San Francisco, CA* Stephen White, Manhattan Scholarship: Ben Ladner Athletic Scholarship: Fred Campbell Scholarship: Udeme Udofia Thomas A. Wong, Jr., Los Beach, CA The Carl B. Field Athletic Angeles, CA The Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. The John Preston Wright and * - Former Chair Scholarship: Erik Lorig Montgomery Scholarship: Taylor Barbara Whitsett Wright Memorial Directors Staff The Audrey Corrigan Foley Athletic Skaufel Scholarship: Owen Marecic Haley Champion, Palo Alto, CA Scott Leykam, Director of Scholarship: Chike Amajoyi The Fred R. Muhs Honors Stephen Ciesinski, Los Altos Annual Giving, (650) 723-3075 The Frank A. Forbes Scholarship: Scholarship: Preston Clover Hills, CA Heather Kauer, Associate John Kyed The Fred R. Muhs Memorial Athletic Gregory Comella, Dorchester, MA Director of Annual Giving, John Spencer Cotten, Winnetka, IL (650) 723-5361 The Thomas W. Ford Scholarship: Scholarship: Alex Fletcher and Alex Ann Enthoven, Mountain Kellie Utsumi, Assistant Director Tyrone McGraw Loukas View, CA of Annual Giving, The Forman-Watkins Scholarship: The Ted Muhs Athletic Scholarship: James Feuille, San Francisco, CA (650) 723-1008 Tyler Mabry Nick Macaluso

2007 Stanford F o o t b a l l 97 The Big Game

The Stanford Axe is presented to the winner of the annual Big Game between Stanford and California. The rivalry is known for upsets and wild finishes, such as “The Play” (above right), which is regarded as one of the most unbelievable events in collegiate football history.

The Big Game In 1999, Stanford clinched its first Rose Bowl trip hat Stanford and Cal began on March 10, 1892, in 28 years with a resounding 31-13 victory before Win San Francisco is now one of the greatest more than 80000 fans at Stanford Stadium. In 2000, rivalries in college football. The Big Game – Stanford’s the teams made history by playing the first-ever over- annual war on the gridiron with the University of time game in the series. The Cardinal won the contest California – has now entered its third century. The in the first overtime on a 25-yard pass from Randy teams will meet for the 110th time on December 1, Fasani to Casey Moore for a 36-30 final score and 2007, at Stanford. third straight victory in Berkeley. The first Big Game was held before an overflow To the winner of The Big Game goes the Stanford crowd of 20000. Stanford manager Herbert Hoover, Axe, which first made its appearance at a Stanford-Cal later to become the 31st President of the United baseball game on April 13, 1899. The Axe was used by States, printed 10000 tickets for the 15000-seat Haight Stanford students at the baseball game to decapitate Street baseball grounds in San Francisco. However, as connected on a 50-yard field goal on the game’s final a straw man dressed in blue and gold. Cal students the crowd filled the stadium, Hoover ran out of tickets play. grabbed the Axe during a post-game brawl. To bet- and was forced to collect coins at the gate and put In 1976, Cal’s Markey Crane fumbled the ball on ter conceal the Axe, the handle was cut off and the them in empty wash tubs and boxes. When the team his own two-yard line with 1:31 left in the game and remaining blade was safely brought back to Berkeley. captains were on the field and the referee asked for the his team on top, 24-19. Stanford’s Ron Inge scored the Two law professors from each school ruled that the ball, there was one small problem. No one remem- game-winning TD moments later to give the Cardinal Axe was a prize by reason of conquest and, therefore, bered to bring the ball. After the game, Hoover and a 27-24 win. Tuan Van Le blocked a 20-yard field goal would remain in Berkeley. the Cal manager counted $30000 in receipts – enough in the 1988 Big Game to preserve a 19-19 tie. The Immortal Twenty-One, a group of Stanford to finance the team for the next season. The Big Game Stanford’s answer to The Play occurred in 1990 students, added to Big Game lore by stealing the Axe was born. when the Cardinal scored nine points in the final 12 at Cal’s annual Axe Rally on April 3, 1930. The Axe, Stanford leads the all-time series 54-44-11, and has seconds to pull out an improbable 27-25 victory. QB which had been in a bank vault for 31 years, was now won seven of the last 12 and 11 of the last 18 despite Jason Palumbis connected with WR Ed McCaffrey in possession of the Immortal Twenty-One. When Cal’s five consecutive victories. But, it has been a series on a 19-yard TD with 12 seconds on the clock, lifting the famous group of students returned to campus, that has been very close with just 35 points (1735- the Cardinal to within a point of Cal at 25-24. A two- the celebration began. Classes were canceled for two 1700) separating the two teams. The Big Game is tied point conversion, however, failed and the Bears cel- days and the University presented each member of the for the 10th longest rivalry in college football history. ebrated a certain victory. But, Stanford recovered the Immortal Twenty-One with a block “S” letter. The Big Game has been a series where “anything ensuing onside kick and Cal was penalized 15 yards After three years of negotiating, the presidents of can happen, and usually does.” Five Big Games have on the first play, setting the Cardinal up at the Bears’ both student bodies agreed that the Axe would be a been decided on the final play, including the first 22-yard line. Stanford PK John Hopkins came on to trophy given to the winner of The Big Game. overtime contest in 2000. hit a 37-yard field goal as time ran out and Stanford The 1982 game will forever be known as one of began celebrating its 27-25 win. the classic contests in college football history, thanks to “The Play”. Stanford had taken a 20-19 lead on a 34-yard field goal by Mark Harmon with just four seconds to play. On the ensuing kickoff, Cal scored Big Game Notebook a touchdown on an incredible five-lateral, 57-yard Series Standing: Stanford leads 54-44-11 return that ended when the Bears’ Kevin Moen First Game in Series: March 10, 1892 bowled over Gary Tyrell, a trombonist in the Stanford band, and went into the end zone for a controversial Last Game in Series: December 2, 2006 game-winning touchdown. Games Decided by TD or less: 50 In 1924, Stanford rallied from a 20-6 deficit to tie Games Decided by FG or less: 25 Cal’s Wonder Team, 20-20. In the 50th Big Game in First Big Game at Stanford Stadium: 1947, winless Stanford (0-8) led the 8-1 Bears, 18-14, November 19, 1921 before Cal scored on an 80-yard touchdown pass with First Big Game at Memorial Stadium: less than three minutes remaining in the game. November 23, 1923 The 1959 classic featured the Bears holding on to win 20-17 despite an NCAA-record performance by Series Interrupted: 1915-18, 1943-45 Stanford quarterback Dick Norman, who threw for Current Streaks: Cal has won last five 401 yards on 34-of-39 passing. Vince Ferragamo’s Series Trends: Since 1961, Stanford leads eight-yard TD pass to Steve Sweeney on the game’s 29-16-1; since 1989, Stanford leads 11-7 final play gave Cal a 24-21 Big Game win in 1972. Two years later, Stanford won 22-20 when Mike Langford

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Big Game Records Rushing Cal: 390, Nov. 19, 1949 Stanford: 322, Nov. 19, 1984 Both Teams: 565, Nov. 24, 1956 (Cal 181, Stanford 284) Cal Individual: 226, Joe Igber, Nov. 23, 2002 (26 attempts) Stanford Individual: 209, Lou Valli, Stanford, Nov. The Last Time 24, 1956 Scoring Cal Longest Rush: 84, Jim Monachino, Nov. 19, 1949 Cal scored 40 points: 41, Nov. 20, 2004 (41-6) Stanford Longest Rush: 94, Casey Moore, Stanford scored 40 points: 42, Nov. 23, 1996 Nov. 20, 1999 (42-21) Both teams 60 points: 63, Stanford (36-30 OT), Passing Nov. 18, 2000 Cal: 377, Nov. 18, 1989 Cal shutout Stanford: Nov. 22, 1952 (26-0) Stanford: 401, Nov. 21, 1959 Stanford shutout Cal: Nov. 20, 1971 (14-0) Cal Individual: 377, Troy Taylor, Nov. 18, 1989 Rushing Stanford Individual: 401, Dick Norman, Nov. 21, 1959 Cal rushed for 200 yards: 226, Nov. 19, 2005 Cal Longest Pass: 80, Jack Jensen to Paul Keckley, Stanford rushed for 200 yards: 220, Nov. 22, 1947 Nov. 23, 1996 Cal rushed for 300 yards: 307, Nov. 20, 2004 Stanford Longest Pass: 82, Brian Johnson to Casey Moore’s 94-yard run against Cal in the 1999 Big Walter Batson, Nov. 21, 1987 Stanford rushed for 300 yards: 322, Game was the longest in series history, and the second- Nov. 17, 1984 longest running play in Stanford history. Receiving Both teams 500 yards rushing: 565, Cal Individual (Yards): 245, Geoff McArthur, Nov. 24, 1956 (Cal 281, Stan 284) Nov. 22, 2003 (16 catches) Cal player rushed for 100 yards: 123, Total Offense Stanford Individual (Yards): 152, Luke Powell, Marshawn Lynch, Nov. 19, 2005 Cal had 400 yards: 474, Nov. 20, 2004 Nov. 17, 2001 (5 catches) Stanford player rushed for 100 yards: 116, Stanford had 400 yards: 568, Nov. 17, 2001 Cal Individual (Rec.): 16, Geoff McArthur, Nov. Casey Moore, Nov. 20, 1999 Cal had 500 yards: 533, Nov. 22, 2003 22, 2003 (245 yards) Cal player had a rush of 50 yards: 75, Justin Stanford had 500 yards: 568, Nov. 17, 2001 Stanford Individual (Rec.): 12, Chris Burford, Forsett, & 67, Marshawn Lynch, Dec. 2, 2006 Both teams 800 yards: 817, Nov. 22, 2003 Nov. 21, 1959 Stanford player had a rush of 50 yards: 94, (Cal 533, Stan 284) Casey Moore, Nov. 20, 1999 Total Offense Both teams 900 yards: 928, Nov. 17, 2001 (Cal 360, Stan 568) Cal: 560, Nov. 20, 1993 Receiving Cal player had 300 yards: 334, Pat Barnes, Nov. Stanford: 568, Nov. 17, 2001 Cal player caught 10 passes: 16, 18, 1995 Both Teams: 1,027, Nov. 22, 1969 (Cal 464, Stanford Geoff McArthur, Nov. 22, 2003 Stanford player had 300 yards: 390, 563) Stanford player caught 10 passes: 10, Chris Lewis, Nov. 17, 2001 Cal Individual: 398, Troy Taylor, Nov. 18, 1989 Gene Washington, Nov. 18, 1967 Stanford Individual: 409, Jim Plunkett, Cal player caught passes for 100 yards: Miscellaneous Nov. 22, 1969 127, DeSean Jackson, Dec. 2, 2007 Cal player punted the ball 60 yards: 72, Stanford player caught passes for 100 Andrew Larson, Dec. 2, 2006 Scoring yards: 152, Luke Powell, Nov. 17, 2001 Stanford player punted the ball 60 yards: Cal: 48, Nov. 22, 1975 (48-15) Cal player caught passes for 150 yards: 60, Ken Naber, Nov. 17, 1979 Stanford: 42, Nov. 23, 1996 (42-21) 245, Geoff McArthur, Nov. 22, 2003 Cal player kicked a 50-yard field goal: 55, Cal Individual: 24, Chuck Muncie, Nov. 22, 1975 Stanford player caught passes for 150 Tom Schneider, Dec. 2, 2006 24, Lindsey Chapman, Nov. 20, 1993 yards: 152, Luke Powell, Nov. 17, 2001 Stanford player kicked a 50-yard field Stanford Individual: 18, Vincent White, goal: 50, Mike Langford, Nov. 23, 1974 Passing Nov. 22, 1980 Cal passed for 300 yards: 334, Nov. 18, 1995 Miscellaneous Stanford passed for 300 yards: 390, Cal Punt: 72, Andrew Larson, Dec. 2, 2006 Nov. 17, 2001 Stanford Punt: 75, Dave Lewis, Nov. 21, 1964 Both teams 600 yards passing: 668, 75, Stan Anderson, Nov. 19, 1932 Nov. 17, 2001 (Cal 278, Stan 390) Cal Field Goal: 55, Tom Schneider, Dec. 2, 2006 Cal player passed for 300 yards: 334, Stanford Field Goal: 50, Mike Langford, Pat Barnes, Nov. 18, 1995 Nov. 23, 1974 Stanford player passed for 300 yards: 390, Cal Kickoff Return: 100, Deltha O’Neal, Chris Lewis, Nov. 17, 2001 Nov. 20, 1999 Cal player completed a pass of 50 yards: Stanford Kickoff Return: 95, Kevin Scott, 56, Steve Levy to DeSean Jackson, Nov. 19, Nov. 19, 1988 2005 Cal Punt Return: 105, Bobby Sherman, Nov. 8, Stanford player completed a pass of 50 1902 yards: 51, T.C. Ostrander to Evan Moore, Dec. Stanford Punt Return: 76, Glyn Milburn, 2, 2006 Nov. 21, 1992 Cal player completed a pass of 75 yards: Cal Interception Return: 75, Steve Bancroft, 80, Jack Jensen to Paul Keckley, Nov. 22, 1947 Nov. 24, 1928 Stanford player completed a pass of 75 Stanford Interception Return: 71, Gordy yards: 79, Chris Lewis to Luke Powell, Nov. 17, The Cardinal clinched the Pac-10 championship by defeating Riegel, Nov. 18, 1972 2001 California 31-13 before 80,000 fans at Stanford Stadium in 1999.

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