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2004: Redshirted ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2004 graduate of Ayala HS in Chino Hills, CA ... Played both ways for the Bulldogs and helped them to two conference titles during his career ... Lined up at DB, WR and RB for coach Bob Mount ... Named All-Sierra League on both sides of the ball as a senior ... Scored nine TDs and rushed for more than 800 yards to go with 600+ receiving yards in final prep season ... Also competed in track, running the 100, 200 and 4X100 relay events ... A scholar-athlete honoree ... PERSONAL: Ekennemchukwu “KC” Dennis Asiodu was born on Nov. 24, 1986 ... The son of Sydney and Scholastica Asiodu ... The youngest of four children ... Brother Chuck Asiodu played DE at Azusa Pacific ... Majoring in political science.

UNLV: The top freshman kicker in school history returns as an awards candidate this fall ... Named preseason second team All-MWC by both Athlon and Lindy’s and third team by Phil Steele’s ... 2004: Started as a redshirt freshman and made 11-15 field goal attempts, including eight of his final nine chances ... Honorable mention All-MWC ... Led team in scoring with 60 points ... Second Rebel ever to finish perfect in extra points (27-27) in a s e ason ... Broke school freshman record for field goals made and extra points ... Replaced four-year starter Dillon Pieffer ... 2003: Redshirted ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of San Jacinto HS... 2002 honorable mention All-Region by PrepStar ... Selected as a preseason All-America candidate UNLV: The most experienced returning Rebel linebacker goes into only his by Street & Smith’s ... A three-year letterman for the Tigers as a kicker ... second season ... A big-hitting defender who is listed as the starting Made 40 of 50 career field goal attempts, which ranked fourth all-time weakside LB heading into the fall ... Potential honors candidate who will be among Golden State prepsters ... Earned first team all-CIF and all-state looked upon to lead the team’s youngest unit ... Tabbed preseason second honors as a senior ... Made 11-16 FGA, which included a 55- and a 57- team All-MWC by Athlon ... Only a sophomore, his big frame and advanced yarder for coach Bill Powell ... Hit 23-25 PATs and boasted a 92 percent instincts got him on to the field as a true freshman last fall ... The younger touchback percentage in final season ... Also a standout soccer player for brother of former Rebel linebacker Zach Bell (2001-04) ... 2004: Worked the Tigers ... PERSONAL: Sergio Aguayo was born on Nov. 30, 1984 ... The way into playing as a true freshman and appeared in all 11 games behind a son of Yolanda and Arturo Aguayo ... Majoring in university studies. senior corps that included two NFL draftees ... Finished 11th on team with 26 total tackles, including one for loss ... Forced a fumble in win at BYU ... AGUAYO’S KICKING STATS HIGH SCHOOL: A 2004 graduate of Tustin HS ... Competed in the prestigious YEAR PTS XPM-XPA FGM-FGA LG Cal-Florida Game in January and registered five tackles ... Named Defensive 2004 60 27-27 11-15 41 MVP of the Century League as both a junior and senior ... A versatile athlete who played all over the field for coach Myron Miller, lining up at DB, DE, LB and RB as well as serving as his team’s punter and place- kicker ... Finished with 150 tackles, five sacks and two interceptions as a senior for the Tillers ... Also carried the ball 55 times for 506 yards and eight TDs for the 2003 league champs ... PERSONAL: James “Beau” Beaumont Bell was born on May 26, 1986 ... The middle son of Joanne Wilson, along with Zach and B.J. ... Has not declared a major.

BELL’S DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR UT AT TOT TFL SCK FF 2004 16 10 26 1-2 0-0 1

UNLV: A good-sized defensive back who is expected to see his first action this fall ... Listed as the No. 2 nickel back behind Chanti Bloomer heading into fall ... Hails from the same prep program as Rebel wide receiver Marques Johnson ... One of two high school DBs in last year’s class (Jeff Brown) ...

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Aliso Viejo, CA, where he was a two-time All-Sea View League honoree for coach Joe Wood’s Wolverines ... PERSONAL: Christopher Mark Bowser was born on March 28, 1984, in Lompoc, CA ... The son of Renee and Mark Bowser ... Comes from an athletic family, including father, Mark, who played football at Cal State Fullerton ... Majoring in sociology.

UNLV: A big-hitting defensive back who figures to be a big part of the team’s secondary attack this fall ... Turned in an outstanding spring effort under new coaching staff ... Listed as the starter at the nickel spot heading into season ... One of six current Rebels produced by powerful Grossmont College in El Cajon, CA, (Bobby Kelly, Daniel Widders, Dan Catalano, Jarrod Jackson and John Guice) ... 2004: Earned his first letter as a Rebel playing in the defensive backfield ... GROSSMONT: A 2003 First Team All-Foothill UNLV: A former top California recruit who was one of two high school Conference selection under coach Dave Jordan ... Finished with 72 tackles, defensive backs in last year’s class ... Expected to see his first action this three interceptions, seven forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries as a fall at safety spot and perhaps on special teams ... Listed as the No. 2 left sophomore for the Griffins ... A second-team pick as a freshman ... HIGH safety behind Joe Miklos heading into fall ... Hails from the same prep SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Helix HS where he helped the Highlanders to program as sophomore UNLV WR Donell Wheaton ... 2004: Redshirted ... two CIF titles in his three seasons under coach Gordon Wood ... Played at Listed as the No. 10 recruit in the Mountain West Conference by Athlon both corner and safety, totaling 12 interceptions as a prepster ... Named preview magazine ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2004 graduate of Narbonne HS 2001 first team all-league and county ... Also lettered in baseball as an where he was a three-year letterwinner in football ... Ranked the No. 43 DB outfielder and basketball at the guard spot ... PERSONAL: Chanti Nicholas in the nation by Rivals.com and the country’s No. 50 DB by The Insiders Bloomer was born on March 7, 1983 ... The son of Charles Bloomer and after senior season ... Named All-West Region by PrepStar ... Named all- Vandra Lewis ... The oldest of six brothers and sisters: twin brothers Derrell city after totaling 96 tackles, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and and Jerrell, Keyhanti, Brittany and Yahmelah ... Majoring in sociology. two fumble recoveries as a senior team captain for the Gauchos ... Turned in five picks and six sacks as a junior despite missing part of the season with a broken nose ... Also played some quarterback for coach Manuel Douglas ... Also competed in track, running the 200, 400 and 4x400 events ... PERSONAL: Jeffery Earl Brown Jr. was born on March 28, 1986, in Lynwood, CA ... The son of Jeffery and Omelia Brown ... Has one younger sibling, Shamela ... Cousin, Daymeion Hughes, will be a junior DB at Cal this season ... Has not declared a major.

UNLV: A returning starter who must regain his spot after missing all of spring practice recovering from shoulder surgery ... Is expected to be 100 percent this fall and will look to beat out Brandon Gray at the left tackle position ... Made an immediate impact after transferring in from junior college as a highly sought-after sophomore ... One of a trio of Rebel recruits last year from Saddleback CC (Zeb Smithson and Matt Pattison) ... 2004: Emerged during spring ball and went on to start all 11 games at the right tackle spot ... Big part of an O-line that produced the conference’s top rusher in Dominique Dorsey ... SADDLEBACK: Played one season at the JC located in Mission Viejo, CA ... Started 31 consecutive games in high school and junior college combined ... Named second team All-Mission Conference for the Gauchos ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Aliso Niguel HS in

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UNLV: An improving blocker who looks to increase his workload as a junior UNLV: The team’s tallest lineman again attempts to play his senior year ...... Listed as the No. 2 right tackle behind Jesse Knight heading into season A former starter that could push for time at tackle if he is cleared to play ...... 2004: Earned his first letter for the Rebels playing two games along the Missed all of last season after undergoing back surgery following camp ... offensive line ... 2003: Member of squad but did not play ... 2002: Redshirted Also missed all of 2005’s spring practice ... Named one of country’s top ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Glendora HS ... A three-year All- 125 JC players by PrepStar and Third Team All-America by JC Grid-Wire Baseline League performer for coach Paul Lopez ... Squad went 5-5 in his as a sophomore ... A strong student who earned Academic All-MWC honors senior season ... Also a four-time letterman in basketball for the school, both of the last two years ... 2004: Missed entire season after injuring his including helping the Tartans to a CIF title as a junior ... PERSONAL: Marcus back in preseason drills ... 2003: Graduated junior college early and enrolled Anthony Bryan was born on July 23, 1984, in Barstow, CA ... The son of at UNLV in time to compete in spring practice ... Played in all 12 games to Rudy and Peggy Bryan ... Father played defensive tackle at Oregon in (1976- earn his first letter as a Rebel ... Took over as the starter at right tackle in 78) and grandfather, Rudy Bryan, was a lineman for USC ... Majoring in Game Four and never relinquished the spot ... SADDLEBACK: Played two university studies. seasons at the JC located in Mission Viejo, CA ... Named First Team All- Mission Conference and JC Athletic Bureau First Team All-California Region IV for the Gauchos in 2002 ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2001 graduate of Trabuco HS in Mission Viejo, CA ... A three-year standout for the Mustangs ... Played in the Orange County All-Star game after senior campaign ... PERSONAL: Tyler James Crandal was born on July 2, 1983, in Irvine, CA ... The son of Ray Crandal and Karen Baker ... Both parents are graduates of BYU ... Has two brothers and three sisters ... Majoring in criminal justice.

UNLV: A highly touted former transfer who looks to come back strong after a year off the field because of a knee injury suffered in junior college ... Listed as the starting middle linebacker heading into fall ... One of four Rebels produced by powerful Grossmont College in El Cajon, CA, to join the program in 2004 (Bobby Kelly, Daniel Widders and Chanti Bloomer) who will be joined by two more Griffins this fall (Jarrod Jackson and John Guice) ... 2004: Redshirted ... GROSSMONT: A highly honored defender in his one year playing for coach Dave Jordan’s program ... A 2003 First Team UNLV: A big target as a reserve tight end who looks to have his first injury- All-America choice by the Junior College Athletic Bureau and second-team free season ... Listed as the No. 3 TE heading into fall ... Should also selection by JC Grid-Wire ... The Foothill Conference’s Defensive Player of contribute on special teams ... 2004: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by the Year as a sophomore was also tabbed Region III Defensive MVP after playing in four games ... 2003: Member of squad but did not play because turning in 90 tackles and eight sacks ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2001 graduate of of injuries ... 2002: Redshirted ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2001 graduate of Westlake HS where he played at WR, DB and LB for the Warriors ... Helped Cardinal Newman HS ... A two-way performer for coach Mike Ervin ... coach Tim Benkert’s squad to a 23-3 record and Marmonte league titles in Named first team all-conference as a tight end but also played defensive his two seasons, including a CIF championship as a junior ... PERSONAL: end ... Led the North Bay League in sacks with nine as a senior as the Dan T. Catalano was born on Oct. 16, 1983, in Pittsburgh ... The son of Dan Cardinals went 7-4 ... Also a four-year letterman in basketball ... PERSONAL: and Karen Catalano ... Has one older brother, Chris, who lettered as a LB Joe Scott Del Castillo was born on Nov. 6, 1983, in Santa Rosa ... The son for Wisconsin from 2001-03 ... Majoring in sociology. of David and Joanne Del Castillo ... Majoring in kinesiological science.

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Caught four balls for season-high 83 yards against CSU ... Caught two TD passes in his Division I debut against Toledo ... Named MWC Special Teams Player of the Week after blocking a FG vs. the Rockets ... Blocked another FGA vs. SDSU ... MOORPARK: Played two years at junior college that is located in Moorpark, CA ... Totaled 22 receptions for 10 TDs as a sophomore for the Raiders as coach Jim Bittner’s squad finished as Western State Conference champs ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2001 graduate of Moorpark HS ... An all-county and All-Miramonte League performer in both football and basketball for the Musketeers ... PERSONAL: Gregory Michael Estandia was born on Nov. 18, 1982, in Thousand Oaks, CA ... The son of Paul and Linda Estandia ... Has one brother, Daniel ... Majoring in social science studies.

UNLV: A good-sized rush end who hopes to be healthy for his senior season ESTANDIA’S RECEIVING STATS after sitting out both 2003 and 2004 with separate injuries and also missing YEAR REC YDS AVG TD LG the most recent spring practice ... Would be a welcome contributor on the 2004 (RS) 1 10 10.0 0 10 line if available ... 2004: Injured during fall camp and missed entire season 2003 20 234 11.7 3 32 after undergoing knee surgery ... 2003: Received injury hardship waiver TOTAL 21 244 11.6 3 32 after missing entire season because of a sports hernia ... 2002: Earned first letter as a Rebel by playing in all 12 games ... Totaled seven tackles ... SANTA ANA: Played two seasons at the California junior college ... An all- conference performer with the Dons ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2000 graduate of Marina HS ... Played linebacker for the Vikings and earned first team all- conference honors ... Also threw the discus ... PERSONAL: Peter T. Dunbar was born on April 18, 1982, in Memphis ... The son of Mike and Kristie Dunbar, both graduates of Montana State University ... Has two brothers ... Majoring in criminal justice.

UNLV: A nice-sized, powerful hitter who looks to earn a spot in the regular rotation ... Listed as the No. 2 right end heading into fall ... Another in a growing number of standouts signing with UNLV out of Indian Springs HS, where he played LB and FB ... Younger brother of former Rebel fullback Andrew Faga ... Cousin Omega joined the Rebels last season ... A former prep teammate of UNLV DB David Olsen ... 2004: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in nine of 11 games ... Totaled eight tackles and was credited with one half-sack ... 2003: Redshirted ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Indian Springs HS ... A four-year letterwinner for Indian Springs, • JOHN MACKEY AWARD CANDIDATE • where he was coached by his father, Sope Faga ... The Thunderbirds, who play eight-man football, finished as state runners-up in 2002 ... A two-time UNLV: A John Mackey Award candidate that looks to flourish in Rebels’ honorable mention all-state performer by the Las Vegas Sun who was his new spread offense as a senior ... A huge target with great hands and level’s defensive MVP in 2002 ... Totaled 133 tackles, three interceptions excellent leaping ability ... Has been dogged by various injuries, including and eight sacks as a senior and finished prep career with 543 tackles ... missing almost all of last season and 2005’s spring practice, and must The 2002 state champion in both the discus and shot put ... PERSONAL: remain healthy to play up to NFL potential ... Big body also makes him a Adrian Faauo Faga was born on Aug. 12, 1985, in Arcata, CA ... The son of weapon on special teams as he blocked two field-goal attempts in 2003 ... Pendora and Sope Faga ... Majoring in sociology. Tabbed preseason third team All-MWC by Athlon ... Formerly named one of the country’s top 125 JC players by PrepStar ... 2004: Injured his knee FAGA’S DEFENSIVE STATS on final play of preseason practice and only played in one game, a win over YEAR UT AT TOT TFL SCK UNR, before deciding on an injury redshirt season ... 2003: Played in all 12 2004 4 4 8 .5-1 .5-2 games, starting four, at tight end ... Finished fourth on team in catches with 20 ... Had at least one reception in 10 games ... Closed the season the way he started it — by catching a game-sealing touchdown pass from QB Kurt Nantkes in the fourth quarter — this time at Wyoming for 32 yards ...

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player of the year in 2003 ... An all-state selection in 2002 and 2003 ... Army All-American in 2003 ... PERSONAL: Casey J. Flair was born on Jan. 1, 1986, in Anchorage ... The son of Tony and Linda Flair ... Has two older sisters, Taney and Tiffany, and a younger brother, Jesse ... Majoring in psychology.

UNLV: The third member of the Faga Family to become a Rebel looks to shake off a spring hernia injury and earn playing time at linebacker this fall ... Listed No. 3 at the weakside LB spot heading into season ... A former two-way starter in eight-man football who was raised just outside of Las Vegas with his cousins Faauo, who is a sophomore DL for the Rebels, and FB Andrew, who completed his college career at the school in 2003 ... 2004: Redshirted ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2004 graduate of Indian Springs HS UNLV: A true center in high school who should see his first action this fall where he was a four-year letterwinner and coached by his uncle, Sope ... Listed as the No. 3 center and right tackle heading into the season ... Faga ... Named All-West Region as a runner by PrepStar ... Named first 2004: Redshirted ... Originally a member of the 2003 recruiting class but team all-state by the Las Vegas Sun and Nevada Sports Network as a LB ... did not enroll until January 2004 and went through spring practice with Boasts the unusual honor of being named offensive and defensine MVP for the Rebels … HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Hamilton HS ... A two- his level (Southern IA) during his career ... Totaled 83 tackles and four time letterman who helped Huskies to a 14-3 record under coach John INTs as a senior on defense ... Played LB, RB, QB, WR, P, PK and KR for the Wrenn ... Blocked for a 1,500-yard rusher in 2002 and a 2,000-yard passing/ Thunderbirds in his storied career ... A scoring machine who rushed for 1,000-yard rushing QB in 2001 ... Named 2002 all-region ... Also a two- 410 yards and seven TDs vs. Lake Mead last season, which marked the year letterwinner as a basketball center ... Was named “Student of the Year” second-most rushing yards in state history ... Finished with 23 total TDs in 2002 ... PERSONAL: Dustin Lee Forshee was born on Jan. 14, 1985, in from the RB/QB positions ... Also played basketball and competed in track Alton, IL ... The son of Diane and Danny Forshee ... Majoring in business. & field ... PERSONAL: Omega Angel Faga was born on April 10, 1986 ... The son of Faauo and Naomi Faga ... Has two sisters and two brothers ... Majoring in sociology.

UNLV: An impressive all-around athlete who has added significant size during career ... Moved between fullback and tight end spots for two seasons before finally settling on tight end in 2003 ... A solid-blocking, sure-handed UNLV: A former walk-on with solid hands who has shown great leaping returning starter who will challenge for starting spot again this fall ... A top ability ... Impressed coaches enough in spring practice to be penciled in as student-athlete who is a three-time Academic All-MWC honoree as well as the starter at the Z receiver spot heading into fall ... 2004: Redshirted ... earning MWC Scholar-Athlete recognition ... Has been named UNLV HIGH SCHOOL: A 2004 graduate of East HS where he played WR, DB and Football’s Co-Scholar-Athlete of the Year for two straight seasons ... 2004: FS for the T-Birds ... Part of 2003 state championship squad that went 8-2 Started all 11 games at tight end and had at least one catch in six ... Finished under coach Roger Spackman ... Caught 59 passes for 1,237 yards and 20 fourth on team with 13 receptions ... His 182 yards through the air ranked TDs as a senior ... Catches and yards his senior year set Alaska records third as did his per-catch average of 14.0 ... Set career high in catches with and as a junior he set the state record for touchdown receptions with 21 ... four for 65 yards vs. Wyoming, which included a season-long 35-yarder ... Caught 55 balls for 1,139 yards as a junior and hauled in 23 catches for 2003: Played in all 12 games after moving back to tight end ... Brought in 297 yards and three scores as a sophomore ... Named Alaska’s offensive his first career reception on a misdirection play vs. Utah, which he took for

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50 yards downfield ... 2002: Earned first Rebel letter by playing in 10 of 12 career sack in victory at BYU ... 2003: Emerged in preseason camp and games ... Made first career start at tight end in win over UNR ... Did not filled in for an injured Joe Oniwor ... Played in all 12 games, starting the catch a pass ... 2001: Redshirted while practicing as a running back ... first four at tackle ... Totaled 22 tackles, including one for loss ... HIGH HIGH SCHOOL: A 2001 graduate of Black Hills HS ... A three-year letterman SCHOOL: A 2003 graduate of Bonita Vista HS ... A three-year letterman for for coach Jack Zilla ... The first D-I football signee in the three-year history the Barons, the same program that produced Rebel QB Tyler Arciaga ... of the program ... Played tight end for most of career and was tabbed a Named 2002 honorable mention All-Region by PrepStar ... Played right unanimous all-league honoree at that position as a junior ... During senior tackle on offense and nose guard on defense for the Barons ... Totaled 48 year, caught 38 balls for 613 yards and six TDs in first four games before tackles, including seven TFL, five sacks and five forced fumbles as a senior injuries to teammates necessitated his move to other positions ... Rushed as coach Carl Parrick’s squad won its second consecutive for 893 yards and nine scores at tailback and passed for 161 yards and two Mesa League championship ... Named first team all- TDs in limited action at QB for the Wolves ... Named to South Sound All- league and Second Team All-CIF as a defender in 2002 Star Team by The Olympian newspaper ... Also a three-year starter on the ... Also threw the shot put and discus ... PERSONAL: basketball team ... PERSONAL: Michael Lee Freund was born on Dec. 30, Howie Blessing Fuimaono was born on Sept. 26, 1985, 1982, in Vancouver, WA ... The son of Bill and Joann Freund ... Majoring in in Compton, CA ... The son of Manavatipi and Maiu’u kinesiological science. Fuimaono ... Majoring in university studies.

FREUND’S RECEIVING STATS YEAR REC YDS AVG TD LG FUIMAONO’S DEFENSIVE STATS 2004 13 182 14.0 0 35 YEAR UT AT TOT TFL SCK 2003 1 50 50.0 0 50 2004 8 12 20 3-13 1-9 2003 0 0000 2003 6 16 22 1-2 0-0 TOTAL 14 232 16.6 0 50 TOTAL 14 28 42 4-15 1-9

UNLV: A speedy student-athlete who has moved back and forth between quarterback and receiver positions but will close career as a WR ... Looks to get back into rotation after missing most of spring practice because of a hamstring injury ... 2004: Played in eight of 11 games, including starting the first two at one receiver spot ... Caught two passes for 47 yards, which included a career-long 34-yard grab and run at Tennessee ... 2003: Moved to receiver and earned first letter as a Rebel by playing in nine of 12 games, including starting the season opener vs. Toledo ... Did not record a catch ... 2002: Walked on to UNLV for a chance to play quarterback ... Sat out per NCAA transfer rules ... FRESNO STATE: Redshirted his freshman season with the Bulldogs in 2001 ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2001 graduate of Palmdale HS ... Passed for 1,760 yards while rushing for 400 more and 12 touchdowns for the Falcons ... Also lettered in both basketball and track and was the 300-meter hurdle champion in 2000 ... PERSONAL: Terry James Furlow Jr. was born on June 4, 1983, in Los Angeles ... The son of Annie Ray ... Majoring in university studies.

UNLV: A potentially dominating run stopper playing in the middle of what FURLOW’S RECEIVING STATS projects to be team’s deepest area ... Looks to be in the best shape of his YEAR REC YDS AVG TD LG career come fall after slimming down for spring practice ... Listed as the 2004 2 47 23.5 0 34 starting nose guard heading into fall ... 2004: Named preseason Fourth 2003 0 0000 Team All-MWC by Phil Steele’s preview magazine ... Started all 11 games TOTAL 2 47 23.5 0 34 at NG and totaled 20 tackles, including three for loss ... Recorded his first

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GORDON’S DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR UT AT TOT PBU INT FF FR 2004 10 8 18 3 0 1 1-6 2003 4 2 6 1 0 0 0-0 TOTAL 14 10 24 4 0 1 1-6

UNLV: A young blocker who played on both sides of the line as a prepster but has found a home on the O-line as a collegian ... Turned in a strong spring under new coaching staff and is listed as the Rebels’ starting center heading into fall ... Earned Academic All-MWC honors ... 2004: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in six of 11 games ... 2003: Redshirted ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2003 graduate of Bob Jones HS in Madison, AL ... A four-year letterman who lined up at OT, OG, DT and DE during his career for the Patriots ... Named 6A All-Region 8 and to the Huntsville Times All- UNLV: A returning starter who missed spring practice because of injury ... Metro Team in 2002 ... Served as team captain for coach Mike Bates’ squad Had successful ankle surgery in February and is expected to battle Marco as a senior ... Also threw the shot put and discus ... PERSONAL: Tim Guerra for the starting nod at right guard this fall ... Tabbed preseason first DeWayne Goins was born on Feb. 25, 1985, in Huntsville, AL ... The son of team All-MWC by The Sporting News ...2004: Started all 11 games at right Catheryn and Ferdinand Goins ... Majoring in engineering. guard ... 2003: Played in 10 of 12 games, including starting the first three at right tackle ... 2002: Earned his first Rebel letter by playing in eight of 12 games ... Made his first career start at right tackle in win over UNR and started again one week later before missing four weeks with a knee sprain ... 2001: Redshirted ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2001 graduate of El Capitan HS near San Diego ... Two-year letterman and a team captain for coach Dave Waasted ... Helped the Vaqueros to a Grossmont League title as a senior ... Named All-CIF and honorable mention all-state in 2001 ... Tabbed First Team All-Grossmont Conference his last two seasons ... Also a top wrestler who was twice named all league ... Was inducted into the National Football Foundation High School Hall of Fame in 2001 ... PERSONAL: Zachariah Michael Gorham was born on New Year’s Eve 1982 ... The son of Mathew and Renee Gorham ... Has two sisters, Tanya and Jennifer ... Majoring in hotel administration.

UNLV: A young but veteran DB who is listed as the starter at left corner heading into fall ... 2004: Played in 10 of 11 games, including starting three at cornerback ... Finished with 18 total tackles and three pass breakups ... Forced a fumble and recovered another ... 2003: Took part in his first spring practice and then played in all 12 games at DB and on special teams ... Finished with six total tackles and one pass breakup ... Made first career start at cornerback vs. BYU in place of Ruschard Dodd-Masters ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Hiram Johnson HS, the same program that produced UNLV WR Tremayne Kirkland ... Played both ways as a WR, DB and punt returner ... Tied school records for interceptions in a season with nine under coach Mike Dimino ... Also set program mark for longest interception return (95 yards) ... Helped Warriors go 10-2 and win Metro title as a senior cornerback ... Named All-Metro in 2001 ... Also ran the 400 meters for the track team ... PERSONAL: Ernest Gordon was born on Oct. UNLV: An emerging lineman who turned in a solid spring and is listed as 20, 1984, in Riverside, CA ... The son of Ernest Gordon Sr. and Cathy Davison the starter at left tackle heading into the season ... 2004: Played in seven of ... Nickname is Knute ... Has three brothers and two sisters ... Majoring in 11 games ... Made his first career start at left guard vs. Wyoming ... 2003: university studies. Earned first letter as a Rebel by playing in 11 of 12 games, including on special teams ... 2002: Redshirted ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of

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Cathedral City HS ... Was a tackle for the 2000 Desert Valley League champions under coach Rick Baughman ... Earned First Team All-Riverside County honors as a senior ... Also a starter on the Lions’ basketball team as well as having competed in track and field ... PERSONAL: Brandon Christopher Gray was born on Dec. 19, 1983, in Phoenix, AZ ... The son of Brian and Cynthia Gray ... Has one brother, Thaddeus ... A great uncle, Neal Petties, played with NFL’s Colts as an end in 1964-66 ... Majoring in history.

UNLV: An early signee who already competed in a spring practice with the Rebels ... A potential shut-down corner who earned JC Grid-Wire First Team All-America honors in 2004 ... Listed as the starter at right CB going into fall ... GROSSMONT: Played at the junior college located in El Cajon, CA, and continues strong pipeline between the powerful program and UNLV ... Picked off seven passes and had 55 tackles ... Teammate of fellow Rebel recruit, quarterback Jarrod Jackson ... The Griffins finished 11-1 in 2004, winning the Foothill Conference Championship ... First team All-Foothill UNLV: A hulking blocker and budding star who moves back to guard after Conference selection at cornerback in 2004 ... Named the Griffins’ top a year at tackle ... Missed entire spring practice as he continued to heal defensive back in 2004 ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Creekside from previous leg injuries ... Listed as the starter at the right guard position High School in Atlanta, GA ... Finished his high school career with 19 heading into fall ... Tabbed preseason first team All-MWC by Phil Steele’s interceptions, 2,500 yards rushing, 21 rushing touchdowns and six more and third team by Athlon ... 2004: The starter at left tackle in team’s first scores on returns ... Earned first team all-state and all-conference honors eight games … Broke leg in Game 10 at Colorado State, which ended his as a junior and a senior ... In his final three years at Creekside, the Seminoles season ... 2003: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in 11 of 12 went 34-4, winning three consecutive regional championships ... Also games as a guard .... 2002: Redshirted ... Ranked by PacWest Football as competed in track in high school, running the 100 and 200 ... PERSONAL: one of the nation’s top 130 at his position coming out of high school ... John A. Guice was born on Oct. 10, 1983, in Atlanta, GA ... The son of John HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of John C. Fremont HS ... Named co- and Patricia Guice ... Has one sister, Chermaine ... Majoring in university offensive player of the year for the Coliseum League as a studies. senior ... Helped squad to an 11-2 record in 2001 under coach Peter Duffy ... Also threw the shot put for the Pathfinders ... PERSONAL: Marco Antonio Guerra was born on March 29, 1984, in Los Angeles ... The son of Guadalupe and Agustine Guerra ... Has two older brothers, Edgar and Agustine ... Majoring in sociology.

UNLV: A nice-sized pass rusher who was the only true defensive end in this year’s recruiting class ... An older newcomer who will be a 23-year-old redshirt freshman ... Enrolled at UNLV in January and went through his first spring practice with the Rebels ... Served his LDS mission from fall 2002 to fall 2004 in Houston, Texas ... SOUTHERN UTAH: Attended the Div. I-AA school located in Cedar City but redshirted his freshman year of 2001 ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2001 graduate of Las Vegas HS ... Earned all-state honors at defensive tackle for the Wildcats during his senior season under coach Kris Cinkovich, who is now in his second season as UNLV’s receivers coach ... Lettered twice in both wrestling and track as a prepster and was a two-time state runner-up as a grappler ... PERSONAL: Jacob Michael Hales was born on Sept. 8, 1982, in Las Vegas ... Majoring in Spanish.

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including rushing for 800 yards and 11 TDs as a senior ... Helped coach Tory Thomas’ squad win its division in 1998 and 2001 ... PERSONAL: Chad David Henley was born on Sept. 18, 1983, in San Bernardino, CA ... The son of Lauire and Dan Henley ... Majoring in university studies.

HENLEY’S RUSHING STATS YEAR ATT YDS AVG TD LG 2004 6 18 3.0 0 5

UNLV: A nice-sized end who is expected to once again be team’s long- snapper this fall ... Will also look to have a bigger presence in the defensive end rotation ... Listed as the No. 3 LDE heading into fall ... 2004: Lettered primarily as team’s long-snapper ... 2003: Earned first letter as a Rebel by playing in 11 of 12 games as long-snapper and reserve end ... Finished with first three tackles of career ... 2002: Redshirted ... NAVAL ACADEMY PREP: Spent 2001 season playing defensive tackle for the Rams ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2001 graduate of Port Clinton HS ... A four-year letterman in football for coach Ty Roth ...Earned First Team All-Sandusky Bay Conference honors as a senior captain ... Lettered four times in track and field throwing UNLV: A fierce defender who turned in a solid spring and is listed as the the shot and discus for the Redskins ... Also played forward on the basketball team’s starting right defensive end heading into fall ... 2004: A December team ... PERSONAL: Ryan Matthew Heise was born on May 24, 1982, in signee who enrolled at UNLV early and took part in spring practice with the Sandusky, OH ... The son of Elaine and Terry Heise ... Father is an assistant Rebels ... Earned his first letter by playing in nine of 11 games along line ... high school football coach ... Has one brother, Eric, and one sister, Kelly ... Finished with eight tackles and one forced fumble ... PASADENA: Played Brother played minor league baseball after an All-American career at Ohio two seasons at the California junior college for the Lancers under coach Wesleyan ... Majoring in education. Tom Maher ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2000 graduate of Godby HS … Played both ways at DE, LB, TE for coach Shelton Crews and the Cougars ... HEISE’S DEFENSIVE STATS PERSONAL: Mario Devon Hill was born on Aug. 23, 1980, in Tallahassee, YEAR UT AT TOT TFL SCK FL ... The son of Elizabeth Jones ... Has three brothers and two sisters ... 2004 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 Originally signed with the University of Cincinnati ... Nicknamed Mo Hill ... 2003 1 2 3 0-0 0-0 Majoring in social science studies. TOTAL 2 3 5 0-0 0-0 HILL’S DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR UT AT TOT TFL SCK FF 2004 1 7 8 0-0 0-0 1

UNLV: An impressive blocker who is listed as team’s No. 1 U-back heading into fall ... 2004: A December signee who enrolled at UNLV early and took part in spring practice ... Went on to earn his first letter as a Rebel as a reserve fullback ... Rushed six times for 18 yards and caught two passes for 10 more ... MOORPARK: A two-year starter at FB at the California JC, including playing alongside current Rebel TE Greg Estandia for the Raiders under coach Jim Bittner ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate and three-year letterman at Crespi Carmelite HS in Encino, CA ... Played both ways,

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Spirit ... Earned First Team All-Alpha League as a senior for coach Jeff Cortez’ 12-0 CIF champion squad ... Broke school record in 2001 by posting a 22’-6” long jump ... PERSONAL: Erick V. Jackson was born on May 10, 1984, in Inglewood, CA ... Majoring in sociology.

E. JACKSON’S OFFENSIVE STATS YEAR ATT YDS AVG TD LG KOR YDS AVG LG 2004 31 154 5.0 2 19 10 207 20.7 32 2003 0 0 0 0 0 3 52 17.3 19 TOTAL 31 154 5.0 2 19 13 259 19.9 32

UNLV: A reserve defensive back who may also earn time on special teams ... 2004: Redshirted ... SCOTTSDALE: Played two seasons at the Arizona community college ... Lettered two years for the Artichokes under coach Ken Giovando ... HIGH SCHOOL: A graduate of J.K. Mullen HS ... Played corner and safety for the Mustangs ... A member of the 1998 Colorado state championship and nationally ranked squad under coach Mick McCall ... Turned in 74 tackles, 10 TFL, and three interceptions as a senior ... Also lettered in baseball ... PERSONAL: Christopher Paul Hollermeier was born on Oct. 16, 1982, in Denver ... The son of Steve Hollermeier and Paula Fast ... Majoring in psychology.

UNLV: An early signee who enrolled at UNLV in January and competed in spring practice with the Rebels ... An athletic quarterback with good accuracy and mobility who will battle Shane Steichen for the starting position ... GROSSMONT: Compiled 21-2 record in two years as a starter at the junior college located in El Cajon, CA ... Teammate of Rebel CB John Guice ... Grossmont was the top-ranked JC team in Southern California entering the 2004 postseason and the second-ranked team overall in the Golden State ... The Griffins finished 11-1 in 2004, winning the Foothill Conference Championship ... Threw for 1,800 yards and 15 touchdowns in only nine games after he was forced to miss three games due to an ankle sprain ... As a freshman passed for 2,800 yards and 26 touchdowns ... Earned second team All-Foothill Conference as a sophomore ... Earned the Joe Roth Memorial Award in 2004, which is given annually to the San Diego County community college football player who best exemplifies leadership and UNLV: A former walk-on who now looks to be a humility ... HIGH legitimate all-conference candidate in ‘05 ... A small SCHOOL: A 2001 tailback with explosive speed, which spurs graduate of Lake Oswego comparisons to 2004 MWC rushing champion (OR) HS ... Guided the Dominique Dorsey ... Penciled in as the starter in the Lakers to the school’s backfield after a strong spring that included an first undefeated season impressive performance in the spring game ... Winner of in 2000, winning the 2004 Jack Gilmore Coaches Award, which honors a former walk-on player state championship ... who excels on the field ... 2004: Had limited carries playing behind Dorsey Threw for 1,600 yards — UNLV’s second leading career rusher in history — but showed flashes and 20 touchdowns in of break-away ability when carrying the football ... Finished third on team his senior season under with 154 yards on just 31 attempts for a 5.0 per-carry average ... Rushed coach Steve Coury ... for two touchdowns and finished with a career-high 49 yards on 10 carries PERSONAL: Jarrod in win over UNR ... Also returned 10 kickoffs for a 20.7 yard average and Jackson is the son of one punt for six yards ... 2003: After impressing in preseason workouts, Ron and Sally Jackson ... went on to earn his first letter as a Rebel by playing in eight of 12 games as Has an older brother, a return man and tailback ... Finished second on team with three kickoff Tyler ... Majoring in returns for 52 yards (17.3) ... 2002: Redshirted ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 communications. graduate of Paraclete HS in Lancaster, CA ... Lettered three times in both football and track ... Rushed for at least 1,100 yards all three years as a

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MARQUES JOHNSON UNLV: A walk-on lineman who turned in a solid spring and should see his UNLV: A physically gifted athlete who looks to have a bigger impact this first action this season ... Listed as the No. 3 left tackle heading into fall ... season ... Missed spring practice because of injury ... Listed No. 2 at the Z 2004: Redshirted ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2004 graduate of Chaparral HS ... WR position heading into fall ... 2004: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by Two-time letterwinner under head coach Cary Mitchell ... Played DE, DT, playing in three games ... 2003: Redshirted ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2003 OG and OT for the Cowboys ... Lettered in wrestling and was an all-region graduate of Ruben Ayala HS, in Chino Hills, CA ...A two-year letterman for selection in 2003-04 ... Ran the 100 meters ... PERSONAL: Mario Jaberaeel the Bulldogs ... Played WR, CB and safety for coach Lou Randall ... Named was born on Oct. 20, 1986, in Detroit, MI ... The son of Jamal and Manahel All-Inland Valley and his team’s offensive MVP as a senior with 38 catches Jaberaeel ... Has a younger sister, Olivia ... Majoring in marketing. for 552 yards and six TDs ... On defense, added two interceptions and two fumble recoveries for the Bulldogs ... PERSONAL: Marques Quinn Johnson was born on Dec. 15, 1984, in Harbor City, CA ... Majoring in university studies.

UNLV: A raw, but impressive athlete who was moved from quarterback to tight end in the off-season ... Did not compete in 2005 spring practice ... 2004: Redshirted ... Originally signed with the school in 2003 but did not enroll until January ... Went through his first spring practice with the Rebels UNLV: A tough-hitting, athletic defender who will be a much bigger part of ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2003 graduate of Alain Leroy Locke HS in Los Angeles the Rebel defense this season ... Penciled in at the No. 2 spot for both ... A high school quarterback who earned 2002 All-West Region honors strong side and weak side linebacker heading into fall ... Despite limited from PrepStar ... Ranked the 61st-best high school quarterback recruit in playing time, tabbed preseason third team All-MWC by Athlon ... 2004: A the nation by The Insiders ... A very agile athlete who also played linebacker December signee who enrolled early at UNLV and took part in spring practice for the Saints... Earned first team all-city after throwing for 2,200 yards with the Rebels ... Earned his first letter by playing in two games ... and 15 TDs and rushing for 115 yards and two more scores as a senior for GROSSMONT: Played two years at junior college located in El Cajon, CA ... coach Vincent Smith ... Also ran track competing in the 400 and long jump A First Team All-Foothill Conference performer at LB who was named events and played one year each of basketball and baseball ... PERSONAL: Defensive MVP of California JC Championship Game vs. San Francisco Marcus Lee Johnson was born on Dec. 31, 1985, in Los Angeles ... The City College ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of University City HS ... son of Stephanee Rhodes and Jeffery Johnson ... Cousin Kareem Larrimore Team MVP as a senior for the Centurions ... Also competed in track ... played CB for two seasons for the Dallas Cowboys ... Majoring in sociology. PERSONAL: Robert James Kelly was born on Oct. 6, 1983, in San Diego ... The son of Terri Miller and Robert Kelly Sr. ... Majoring in university studies.

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12 games as a return man and wide receiver ... Returned every UNLV punt of the season and led MWC with an average of 12.6, which ranked 17th in the nation ... Total of 25 returns tied for third-most in school history and shattered freshman record of 11 by Duane “Toy Train” James in 1998 ... His 314 return yards ranked third all-time and more than doubled the freshman record of 132 by James ... Kirkland exploded onto scene in Game Three, taking his first career return 37 yards at Wisconsin and later adding a 20-yarder vs. the Badgers ... Had 49-yard return as part of 75-yard day in win at UNR ... His season-long 75-yard return helped UNLV upset New Mexico ... Also lined up at receiver and brought in three receptions for 13 yards with a long of six ... Also attempted a pass on a trick play vs. BYU ... 2002: Redshirted ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2001 graduate of Hiram Johnson HS ... A first team all-league and all-city quarterback for the Warriors ... Rushed for 986 yards and 12 TDs while throwing for 1,200 and 10 more scores as a senior for coach Mike Domino’s 10-2 squad in 2001 ... The UNLV: A former transfer who looks to get his first action this fall ... Turned first signal-caller from his alma mater to make all-city ... A multi-sport in strong spring and is listed as the No. 2 right safety behind Jay Staggs standout who also lettered thrice in basketball, twice in baseball and ran heading into season ... A high school teammate of Joe Miklos ... 2004: relays for the track team ... PERSONAL: Tremayne Sy Kirkland was born on Redshirted ... Transferred to UNLV following the disbandment of the Div. I- Jan. 26, 1984, in Sacramento ... The son of Wardell and Wanda Kirkland ... AA Gaels football program ... SAINT MARY’S: Played two seasons at college A relative of Lamar Lundy, who starred for the Los Angeles Rams in 1957- located in Moraga, CA ... Recorded 63 tackles with one INT and two sacks 69 ... Majoring in university studies. as a sophomore ... Had 21 tackles in two games as a freshman ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of De La Salle HS where he was part of two KIRKLAND’S RECEIVING STATS national and three state championships at powerful De La Salle HS ... Three- YEAR REC YDS AVG TD LG year letterwinner for the Spartans under coach Bob Ladacuer ... Played RB 2004 INJURED DID NOT PLAY and SS ... As a senior recorded 102 tackles to go along with three sacks 2003 3 13 4.3 1 6 and two INT on the defensive side of the ball and added 15 TDs and 451 yards rushing as a RB ... Tallied 72 tackles and two sacks as a junior while KIRKLAND’S PUNT RETURN STATS also leading the team with 24 TDs on 682 yards rushing ... Second team YEAR NO YDS AVG TD LG all-state as a senior as well as first team all-league and all-area ... Ran the 2004 INJURED DID NOT PLAY 100 meters, 200 meters and 4x100 relay as a sophomore and junior ... 2003 25 314 12.6 0 75 PERSONAL: Nathan J. Kenion was born Dec. 10, 1983 in Valleo, CA ... The son of Nathan and Cynthia Kenion ... Has two sisters, Alicia and Natasha, and a brother, John ... Majoring in university studies.

UNLV: A speedy athlete who looks to enjoy a healthy season this fall ... Sat out spring practice while still recovering from shoulder surgery ... Listed as the starter at H-back heading into season ... Will also look to regain status as one of the top punt returners in college football and was named preseason second team All-MWC by Phil Steele’s ... 2004: Missed entire season after separating shoulder during preseason camp ... Named preseason First Team All-MWC as a punt returner by Phil Steele’s, College Football News and Athlon ... Ranked the No. 16 returner in the nation by The Sporting News ... 2003: Earned first letter as a Rebel by playing in all

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UNLV: A former tight end who was moved down the offensive line by the UNLV: A big blocking runner who is listed as the No. 2 U-back behind Chad new coaching staff ... Emerged during spring practice as one of the top Henley heading into the season ... 2004: Joined squad and sat out per blockers on squad ... Has gained significant weight and is listed as the NCAA transfer rules ... OKLAHOMA STATE: Attended Big XII Conference starter at right tackle spot heading into fall ... 2004: Earned his first UNLV school in 2003 ... WEST TEXAS A&M: Played in all 11 games at the Div. II letter by playing in all 11 games, including starting four of the last five ... school located in Canyon, TX ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Putnam Did not record a catch ... 2003: Redshirted ... DIXIE STATE: Spent two City West HS ... Four-time letterwinner for the Patriots under coach Dennis years at the junior college located in St. George, UT ... HIGH SCHOOL: A Millican ... Lined up as a DE, TE and FB ... Team won the 2001 Metro 2001 graduate of Pine View HS ... A three-sport standout for the Panthers, Conference Championship ... Recorded 87 tackles and had eight sacks as lettering in football, track and basketball ... Named first team all-state as a a senior ... Added 276 yards receiving and two TDs ... Selected to the Jim senior defensive end for coach Sark Arsalanian ... Totaled 121 tackles and Thorpe All-Star Team ... Also threw the shot and discus and was a first 11 sacks in final year ... PERSONAL: Jesse J. Knight was born on April 3, baseman on the baseball team ... PERSONAL: James Daniel Kraham was 1981, in Columbus, GA ... The son of Sue and Merrill Knight ... Majoring in born on July 28, 1984, in Stockton, CA ... Son of Gene and Kathy Kraham criminal justice. ... Has four brothers: Marty, Paul, Joseph and Daniel ... Comes from an athletic family as his father played baseball for UC Santa Cruz and his mother was a cyclist on the 1972 U.S. Olympic Team ... Majoring in hotel administration.

UNLV: A reserve tight end who has proven he can also handle long-snapping duties ... 2004: Member of squad but did not play ... 2003: Earned first letter as a Rebel by playing in the season-opening victory over Toledo ... Handled all long-snapping duties vs. the Rockets ... 2002: Member of squad but did not play ... 2001: Redshirted ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2001 graduate of East Wake HS ... A four-year letterwinner under coach Jimmy Williams ... Played center, linebacker and long-snapped for the Warriors ... Earned the squad’s Iron Man Award as a senior ... Also lettered in track and field ... PERSONAL: Jason W. Luxenberg was born on Feb. 24, 1983, in North Carolina ... The son of Neil and Judith Luxenberg ... Has two brothers, Shaun and Eric ... Majoring in criminal justice.

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UNLV: A proven playmaker who is team’s leading returning receiver ... UNLV: A nice-sized offensive lineman who has quickly developed into a big Availability for final season is unknown, however, as he missed all of spring contributor ... Will battle Aaron Mueller for the starting spot at left guard practice because of a viral infection ... 2004: Converted from running back this fall ... Member of the Academic All-MWC Team ... 2004: Earned his and became a top weapon down field ... Finished with 437 yards on 37 first letter as a Rebel by playing in nine of 11 games, including starting the catches, both of which ranked second on the squad ... Also rushed for 57 final three at left tackle ... 2003: Redshirted after walking on ... HIGH yards on six carries ... Caught at least one pass in all 11 games ... Had five SCHOOL: A 2003 graduate of Coronado HS in Las Vegas ... Competed as a receptions go for 30 yards or longer, with a long of 46 at BYU ... Hauled in lineman on both sides of the ball for coach Ron Smeltzer ... Also threw the a career-high eight grabs at San Diego State ... 2003: Received injury shot put for the Cougar track & field program ... PERSONAL: Michael hardship waiver after suffering foot injury early in season ... Played in first Thomas McKiski was born on March 25, 1985, in West Islip, NY ... The son two games, posting one rush for one yard and two kickoff returns for a of Michael and Nancy McKisksi ... Majoring in communications. total of 35 yards during brief action ... Signed during early period and competed in spring practice ... A 2002 First Team JC Grid-Wire All- American who was perhaps the most highly touted junior college recruit in school history ... One of only four 2003 running back recruits in the nation with a five-star rating by The Insiders ... Ranked as the No. 13 JC recruit in the nation overall by Rivals.com ... COMPTON: Played one season at the California junior college ... The Western State Conference Offensive MVP rushed for 1,347 yards and 17 touchdowns in nine regular- season games for coach Cornell Ward UNLV: A speedy, hard-hitting defender who is the Rebels’ leader in the ... Scored 106 points and picked up secondary ... Solidified his starting spot at left safety position during spring another 399 yards returning kickoffs for practice ... Team’s top returning tackler is a 2005 preseason first team All- the Tartars ... Played his freshman MWC choice by Athlon and Lindy’s ... A game-changer who looks to become season at El Camino ... Logged a even more of a factor after the graduation of two-time All-American safety stunning 2,053 all-purpose yards as a Jamaal Brimmer ... Shares league record with Brimmer for career fumbles freshman ... Originally signed with returned for TDs with two each ... Moved to secondary after spending 2002 Nebraska out of high school ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2000 graduate of Alain as a linebacker ... 2004: Started all 11 games at free safety and earned Leroy Locke HS, the same program that produced fellow- honorable mention All-MWC after posting 86 tackles and ranking 12th in Rebel Marcus Johnson ... Lettered in both football and MWC with 7.8 tackles per game ... Named MWC Defensive Player of the basketball for the Saints ... Rushed for 1,128 yards Week after leading his team to win over UNR ... Led squad with two and 20 TDs as a senior en route to All-America honors interceptions for 79 return yards and seven passes defended ... Ranked ... PERSONAL: Alvin Thomas Marshall was born in third in MWC and 10th in the nation with four forced fumbles ... Named Gardena, CA ... The son of Cynthia and Marcus Taylor preseason Second Team All-MWC by Athlon and Lindy’s and third team by ... Brother Richard Marshall went on to play DB at Fresno Phil Steele’s ... 2003: Started all 12 games at free safety ... An honorable State ... Majoring in sociology. mention all-conference performer ... Finished second on the team and 12th in MWC with 82 tackles ... Scored two touchdowns ... His 61-yard fumble MARSHALL’S OFFENSIVE STATS return helped UNLV down New Mexico and a 45-yard fumble recovery gave YEAR REC YDS AVG TD LG RUSH YDS LG his team the lead vs. CSU three weeks later ... Ranked second on team with 2004 37 437 11.8 1 46 6 57 27 three forced fumbles ... Posted his first two career interceptions, grabbing

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MIKLOS’ DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR UT AT TT TFL-YDS SACK-YDS INT-YDS PD FF UNLV: A physically gifted athlete who looks to live up to 2004 44 42 86 4.5-34 3-28 2-79 5 4 his full potential as a senior ... Will battle Isaac Watts 2003 49 33 82 1-1 0-0 2-29 2 3 for the starting spot at left end ... Squad’s second 2002 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 leading returning tackler ... Heads into final season TOTAL 94 75 169 5.5-35 3-28 4-108 7 7 with 11 career sacks, which ranks in school’s all-time top 10 ... Adept at disrupting the passing game as he has 10 career passes defended ... Tabbed preseason second team All-MWC by Phil Steele’s and third team by Athlon ...One of the most community-minded student-athletes in school history and was the program’s 2005 nominee for the AFCA Good Works Team ... 2004: Started all 11 games at one end spot and posted 49 tackles ... His eight tackles for loss included four sacks ... Recovered two fumbles and forced another ... Also broke up three pass attempts ... Named preseason First Team All-MWC by The Sporting News ... 2003: Started four games at left end ... Finished 10th on team with 35 total tackles ... Ranked second with four sacks and stood fifth with seven tackles for loss ... Scooped up a fumble and raced 25 yards for his first career score vs. Toledo ... A tall player who gets into passing lanes and tied for team lead with six pass breakups ... Also forced three fumbles ... 2002: Tabbed Fourth Team Freshman All-America by The Sporting News ... Earned his first Rebel letter by playing in all 12 games on the defensive line ... Finished ninth on team with 39 total tackles ... Emerged to finish third on squad with 11 tackles for loss, which included three sacks ... Also broke up a pass, forced a fumble and blocked a kick ... 2001: Redshirted ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2001 graduate of Rancho HS ... A three-sport standout for the Rams ... Lettered thrice at both DE and TE for coach John Engle ... Finished second on the school’s career tackles list ... Finished with 130 tackles, 17 sacks and seven pass breakups as a senior ... Named All-Sunrise Division and second team all-state ... Also served as the starting center on the Rams basketball team and was a trackster, competing in shot put, discus, high jump and 110- meter hurdles ... PERSONAL: Leon Rayvell Moore was born on Oct. 23, 1982, in Chicago ... The son of Dorothea Wrencher and David Moore ... Majoring in hotel administration.

MOORE’S DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR UT AT TT TFL-YDS SACK-YDS PD 2004 24 25 49 8-37 4-27 3 2003 20 15 35 7-67 4-60 6 2002 15 24 39 11-36 3-23 1 TOTAL 59 64 123 26-140 11-110 10

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UNLV: A former reserve player who turned in a successful spring practice and will challenge Mike McKiski for the starting spot at left guard this fall ... 2004: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in four games ... 2003: Member of squad but did not play ... 2002: Redshirted ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Boylan Catholic HS ... Lettered twice in football for coach Bill Thuman ... Named First Team All-Northern Illinois Conference two times ... Also an all-league baseball player for the Titans ... PERSONAL: Aaron Ronald Mueller was born on Dec. 19, 1983, in Mt. View, CA ... The son of Ron Mueller ... Has one older sister, Shannon ... Majoring in criminal justice.

UNLV: A veteran cover man and special teams performer who looks to bounce back from a series of injuries suffered during his career ... Came to campus as a receiver but converted to defensive back during 2002 spring practice ... The younger brother of former Rebel special teams star Derek Olsen ... A top student that earned Academic All-MWC honors in 2002 and ‘03 ... 2004: Played in first four games before suffering another season- ending knee injury, which required surgery … Again finished with one tackle ... 2003: Played in first three games before suffering injury that cost him the remainder of the season ... Finished with one tackle ... 2002: Earned his first Rebel letter by playing in all 12 games in secondary and on special UNLV: A speedy former transfer who is expected to compete for playing teams ... Finished with six total tackles ... Recovered key fumble to secure time at a cornerback spot and should also see action on special teams this victory at Colorado State in season finale after brother, Derek, stripped fall ... 2004: Earned first letter as a Rebel by playing in the final two games, Ram Dexter Wynn on kickoff return with less than a minute remaining in including starting the season finale at San Diego State ... Posted one tackle 36-33 final ... 2001: Redshirted ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2001 graduate of Indian ... 2003: Sat out season per NCAA transfer rules ... WEBER STATE: Spent Springs HS, which is located 35 miles northwest of Las Vegas ... Played two seasons at the I-AA school located in Ogden, UT ... Played football and eight-man football for the Thunderbirds ... Played running back and ran track for the Big Sky Conference program, including competing in the defensive back under coach Sope Faga, who is the father of Rebel DL Faauo long and triple jump events ... 2002: Played in two games and recorded Faga ... Named league MVP along with first team all-conference as a RB, one tackle in first year of action with Wildcats ... 2001: Redshirted in football DB and kicker in 2000 ... A multi-sport athlete who also was a four-year ... Finished sixth in the Big Sky track championships with a long jump of letterman in track and basketball ... PERSONAL: David John Olsen was 22’-9.75” ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2001 graduate of Mission Bay HS ... A two- born on Feb. 19, 1983, in Las Vegas ... The son of Richard and Debra Olsen time all-league performer under coach Dennis Pugh ... PERSONAL: Shannon ... Both parents are Washington State graduates and father ran track for Nowden was born on March 18, 1982, in Orlando ... The son of Ron and the Cougars ... Uncle, Don Olsen, played football at WSU ... Majoring in Debra Nowden ... Majoring in sociology. art.

NOWDEN’S DEFENSIVE STATS OLSEN’S DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR UT AT TOT TFL SCK YEAR UT AT TOT INT FR 2004 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 2004 0 1100 2003 0 1100 2002 0 6601 TOTAL 0 8801

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UNLV: A nice-sized defender that will see his first action for the Rebels this UNLV: A speedy, young back who looks to break into the Rebels’ running fall ... Listed as the No. 2 middle linebacker heading into the season ... rotation this season ... The Silver State’s top prep running back of 2003 2004: Redshirted ... One of five linebackers signed by UNLV in 2004 and was the only tailback in UNLV’s 2004 class ... 2004: Redshirted ... HIGH one of two from junior college ... Also one of a trio of Rebel recruits from SCHOOL: A 2004 graduate of Cheyenne HS ... Named all-state by the Las Saddleback CC (Zeb Smithson and Chris Bowser) ... SADDLEBACK: Played Vegas Sun and Nevada Sports Network after senior season ... Earned All- two seasons for the junior college located in Mission Viejo, CA ... Lined up West Region honors from PrepStar ... The team captain rushed 282 times at both LB and safety positions under coach Mark McElroy ... Recorded 59 for 1,954 yards and 19 touchdowns in 2003 under coach Dave Snyder Jr. tackles, 2.5 sacks and an interception as a sophomore as he earned second ... Named Gatorade Nevada Player of the Year as well as the Sunset Division’s team All-Mission Conference honors and helped the Gauchos to an 8-3 Player of the Year ... Finished three-year career with 3,334 yards and 30 overall record in 2003 ... Had 25 tackles and an interception as a freshman scores ... Graduated a semester early ... Also competed three seasons in in 2002 as Saddleback went 9-2 ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of track, running the 100, 200, 4x100 and 4x200 events for the Desert Shields Inglemoore HS in Kenmore, WA ... A three-year letterman playing on both ... PERSONAL: David Dewayne Peeples was born on Oct. 15, 1985, in Las sides of the ball for coach Frank Nash ... Earned all-league honors as both Vegas ... The son of Eric Peeples and Deborah Johnson ... Cousin, Terrance a LB and kick returner ... Also rushed for 11 touchdowns as a senior ... Ran Howard, played football at NAIA Mayville (ND) State ... Interested in majoring track for the Vikings as well, competing in the 100, 200, 4x100 and high in athletic training. jump ... PERSONAL: Matt Merrill Pattison was born on July 17, 1983, in Seattle, WA ... The son of Tim and Kim Pattison ... Majoring in university studies.

UNLV: A young linebacker who will see his first action this season ... Listed as a reserve at the middle spot heading into the fall ... Believed to be the first football recruit in school history from the state of Arkansas ... 2004: Redshirted ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2004 graduate of Catholic High School for Boys in Little Rock, AR ... A pure defender at DE and then OLB for coach Wayne Knight ... Recorded a school-record 116 tackles and two interceptions as a senior captain for the Rockets as he earned All-Central Division and all-state honors ... A top student who was named first team all-state in academics as well as football ... PERSONAL: Daniel Paul Rankin VI was born on Sept. 16, 1985 ... The son of Dan and Kim Rankin ... Has a younger sister, Emily ... Father played college football with former Rebel DL coach Craig Wederquist at Drake ... Has not declared a major.

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UNLV: A reserve linebacker who looks for his first playing time this fall ... UNLV: A converted receiver who must sit out season per NCAA transfer 2004: Sat out per NCAA transfer rules ... HAWAII: Attended in 2003 but did rules ... DAKOTA WESLEYAN: Played two seasons as a defensive back at not play football ... MOORPARK: Recorded 110 tackles with seven sacks in the NAIA school located in Madison, SD ... Recorded 51 tackles, 6 his one season for the junior college located in Moorpark, CA ... Helped interceptions and 36 pass deflections in two years ... HIGH SCHOOL: A coach Jim Bittner’s Raiders win the 2002 Potato Bowl ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Castle Park HS in Chula Vista, CA ... Three-year 2001 graduate of West Lake HS ... Two-time letterwinner with the Warriors letterwinner for the Trojans under coach Paul Van Norstand ... Team went under coach Jim Benkert ... Was strictly a defensive player, lining up as a 7-3 in each of his three seasons with the Trojans ... Picked off four passes DE and LB ... Recorded 28.5 sacks in two years, including 17.5 during to go along with 74 tackles in his senior year ... Defensive captain as a senior season ... Named the Warriors’ defensive MVP in 2000 ... All-Ventura senior ... First Team All-CIF as a senior ... Named the Southbay League County his junior and senior seasons ... PERSONAL: Leo T. Reed was born defensive player of the year ... PERSONAL: Chris Aaron Riggs was born on June 1, 1983 ... The son of Leo and Debbi Reed ... Has a sister, Nicole, Sept. 24, 1983, in San Diego, CA ... The son of Dean and Lisa Riggs ... Has and a brother, Dewey, who played at Hawaii (1994-95) ... Father played in a brother, Kraigg, and a sister, Jynna. the NFL for the Broncos and Oilers ... Majoring in accounting.

UNLV: A versatile defender who should see his first Rebel action this fall ... A local product listed as the No. 3 nickel back heading into fall ... 2004: Redshirted ... FEATHER RIVER: Played two seasons as a strong safety at the junior college located in Quincy, CA ... Recorded 7.5 sacks, five interceptions and three forced fumbles in his time with the Golden Eagles ... Coach Rob Cushman’s squad qualified for a bowl game both seasons ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Las Vegas HS ... Played under current UNLV assistant coach Kris Cinkovich ... The Wildcats went 12-1 and won the state’s 4A title in his senior season ... Also competed in basketball and track and field ... PERSONAL: DeMario Katrell Reynolds Sr. was born on Aug. 10, 1983, in Las Vegas ... The son of Roy Lee Reynolds Sr. and Catherine Clark ... Has one son, DeMario Jr., who was born Sept. 15, 2003 ... Has five siblings ... Majoring in university studies.

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UNLV: A talented former transfer from Ohio State who looks to finally show UNLV: Expected to be team’s kickoff specialist once again this fall ... Will what he can do on the field after an injury ... Tall, upright runner who hopes also back up Sergio Aguayo at place-kicker ... A two-time Academic All- to be back at full strength this fall ... Listed as the No. 2 tailback going into MWC honoree ... 2004: Returned to action for the first time in three years the season ... 2004: Earned first letter as a Rebel by playing first four games and handled team’s kickoff duties in every game ... 2003: Redshirted after before suffering season-ending knee injury ... Showed positive signs in rejoining team in time for preseason camp ... 2002: Spent year fulfilling brief opportunities, rushing for 89 yards on 19 carries ... Named preseason compulsory military service commitment in home country of Germany ... Third Team All-MWC by Phil Steele’s preview magazine ... 2003: Sat out 2001: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by serving as team’s kickoff man as per NCAA transfer rules after enrolling in January and competing in spring a true freshman ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2001 graduate of Anne Frank HS in drills ... OHIO STATE: Spent two seasons at the Big Ten Conference power Werne, Germany ... A lifelong soccer player who spent one year as an ... Played in six games for the 2002 national champion Buckeyes, rushing exchange student in Las Vegas (1998-99), living with host parents Roger 12 times for 44 yards ... Requested to be redshirted in 2001 and did not and Joan Cates Jacks ... Attended Rancho HS and lettered in football, play ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2001 graduate of Mission Bay HS where he was basketball and volleyball ... Kicked for the Rams and earned a spot in the a SuperPrep and PrepStar All-American ... A First Team All-CIF Div. III Lions All-Star game ... Booted a personal-long 43-yarder vs. Silverado HS selection as a senior after rushing for 1,500 yards and 20 TDs for the ... PERSONAL: Hubertus Henrik Schulze Zumkley was born on June 5, Buccaneers ... That team won the CIF championship with a 13-0 record ... 1982, in Unna, Germany ... The son of Franz Josef and Karin Schulze PERSONAL: JaJa K. Riley was born on Aug. 30, 1983, in San Diego ... The Zumkley ... Has a younger brother, Daniel, and sister, Pia-Maria ... Majoring son of Chris and Joy Riley ... Has three brothers and one sister ... Majoring in international business. in sociology.

RILEY’S RUSHING STATS YEAR ATT YDS AVG TD LG 2004 19 89 4.7 0 15 2003 SAT OUT PER NCAA RULES 2002* 12 44 3.7 0 2001* REDSHIRTED TOTAL 31 133 4.3 0 15 *At Ohio State

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UNLV: A reserve linebacker who should again also contribute on special UNLV: A hulking young blocker with a big future who was originally a teams ... Younger brother of former UNLV baseball pitcher David Seccombe, member of the 2004 UNLV class but instead went on to “grayshirt” ... who plays in the New York Yankees system ... 2004: Earned his first letter Enrolled in school full time in January and went through his first spring as a Rebel by playing in all 11 games, primarily on special teams ... Totaled practice with the Rebels ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2004 graduate of Norco HS ... two tackles ... Returned three short kickoffs for 47 yards, including a long Helped coach Gary Campbell’s squad win a Mountain View league title in of 19 ... 2003: Member of squad but did not play ... 2002: Redshirted ... 2003 en route to a 12-2 record ... Named second team all-county for the HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Cimmaron-Memorial HS ... A two-year Cougars as a senior ... PERSONAL: Josh Scott Smith was born on Dec. 31, letterman in football as a OL and LB ... Also lettered as a catcher/DH for the 1985, in Placentia, CA ... The son of Scott Smith and Rachel Johnson ... Spartan baseball team ... PERSONAL: Matthew Ryan Seccombe was born Has two sisters, Jen and Heather and one younger brother, Craig ... Has on Dec. 18, 1983, in Northridge, CA ... The son of Tom and Bonnie Seccombe not declared a major. ... Has two siblings, Trisha and David ... Majoring in sports injury management.

SECCOMBE’S DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR UT AT TOT TFL SCK 2004 1 1 2 0-0 0-0

UNLV: A former transfer from University of Nebraska who will get his first playing time this fall after joining Rebel program last season ... Can play both running back and receiver ... Possesses excellent speed and ability to run after the catch ... 2004: Sat out season per NCAA transfer rules ... NEBRASKA: Redshirted 2003 season after joining the Husker program in January as a “grayshirt” ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Nathaniel Narbonne HS ... Rushed for 1,370 yards and scored 19 touchdowns as a UNLV: A young defensive back who looks to earn his first playing time this senior for the Class 4A Gauchos ... Also had nearly 300 receiving yards season ... Listed at the No. 3 right corner heading into fall ... 2004: Sat out playing for coach J.R. Munoz ... Set school record for rushing yards in a season ... 2003: Redshirted ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2003 graduate of Moon game with 344 ... Also played in the defensive secondary ... Earned first Valley HS ... A three-year letterman for the Rockets and two-way standout team all-conference honors in the Marine League and third-team honors as a prepster ... Played CB and RB for coach Roger Britson before a leg on the Long Beach Press-Telegram’s Dream Team ... Also an honorable injury in the second game of the season cut his senior campaign short ... mention Las Vegas Sun Super 11 pick on offense ... Played just one game Also ran track, competing in the 100, 200, 4x100 and 4x400 for four years as a junior, when transferring between schools ... PERSONAL: Ronnie Lee ... PERSONAL: Solomon Dashan Smart was born on Aug. 7, 1985, in Smith was born on Oct. 1, 1984, in Gardina, CA ... The son of Regina Smith Phoenix ... The son of Don and Rabia Smart ... Majoring in economics. and Ronnie Jones ... Has three younger siblings: Kiara Smith, Nicole Jones and Dorian Jones ... Nickname is “Pooh” ... Originally recruited by UNLV and Kansas State along with Nebraska out of high school ... Majoring in university studies.

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in baseball and basketball ... PERSONAL: James Clebert Staggs III was born on Sept. 26, 1983, in Goleta, CA ... The son of James and Lori Staggs ... Father played DE for Santa Barbara City College and uncle was a fullback at Southern Utah ... Cousin Ryan Church is a starting outfielder for MLB’s Washington Nationals ... Majoring in sociology.

STAGGS’ DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR UT AT TOT TFL SCK INT 2004 6 10 16 1-7 1-7 2-35 2003 2 2 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 TOTAL 8 12 20 1-7 1-7 2-35

UNLV: A former junior college center who looks to earn his first playing time along the Rebel offensive line this fall ... 2004: Redshirted ... SADDLEBACK: Started two years at center at the junior college located in Mission Viejo, CA, where he was a teammate of Rebel LB Matt Pattison and fellow-offensive lineman Chris Bowser ... Named second team All- Mission Conference as a sophomore under coach Mark McElroy ... Also took second in the league throwing the discus for the Gauchos ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of El Toro HS ... Lettered two seasons under coach Mike Milner … Played DE, LB and OT for the Chargers ... PERSONAL: Zebediah Jack Smithson was born on Feb. 18, 1984, in Tustin, CA ... The son of John and Rose Smithson ... Has an older brother, Sam ... Majoring in university studies.

UNLV: An emerging playmaker who moved to the defensive secondary early in career after being recruited as a receiver ... Will compete for the starting nod at right safety this fall ... 2004: Played in all 11 games, including making his first career start at strong safety in season finale at San Diego State in place of injured All-American Jamaal Brimmer ... Totaled 16 tackles, including one quarterback sack ... Tied for team lead with two interceptions ... Picked off pass, which he returned 35 yards, in win over UNR ... Also grabbed an INT vs. Wyoming ... 2003: Played as a true freshman and earned his first letter by competing in 11 of 12 games, primarily on special teams ... Finished with four total tackles ... A member of the Rebels’ 2002 class who waited to enroll until January and took part in 2003 spring practice ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Dos Pueblos HS ... A standout two- UNLV: A returning starter at the quarterback spot ... Looks to hold off JC way player under coach Jeff Uyesaka ... Finished with 82 receptions for transfer Jarrod Jackson for same job this fall in new Rebel offense... Has 1,468 yards and 12 TDs as a senior — all of which were school records — added significant bulk to his frame but needs to become more consistent along with 74 tackles and five interceptions ... Also blocked four kicks in on the field ... Looked sharp in spring game by completing 15-22 passes 2001 ... Career numbers were 145 catches for 2,329 yards and 23 TDs ... for 192 yards and a TD for the Gray Team ... 2004: Began as backup but Named First Team All-Channel League and All-Tri-County as both a junior eventually took over starting quarterback spot from Kurt Nantkes ... Played and senior as a receiver ... The Chargers went 10-3 in 2001 ... Also lettered in nine of 11 games, starting five, including final four of season ... Completed

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49 percent of his passes (92-187) for 1,011 yards ... Tossed seven scores to go with 10 interceptions ... Hit on 9-14 attempts for 124 yards and two scores vs. New Mexico ... Set career highs for completions (20) and yards (223) vs. Wyoming ... Also against the Cowboys, he became the first Rebel to throw for at least four scores in one game since Jon Denton tossed five vs. San Jose State in 1997 ... Threw a career-high 37 attempts in season finale at SDSU ... 2003: A surprise contributor just a year out of high school ... Became first freshman to start a game at QB for Rebels since Jon Denton in 1996 ... Had his redshirt lifted in Game 10 by playing two first-half series in relief of a hobbled Nantkes ... Started and played every down one week later in near-victory over Colorado State, completing 12 of 26 passes for 172 yards ... Started season finale at Wyoming before being replaced by Nantkes in the second quarter after hitting four of his seven attempts for 36 yards and his only interception of 2003 ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2003 graduate of Oak Ridge HS ... Named area’s MVP by the Sacramento Bee in 2002 ... Ranked No. 13 among QBs on West Coast by PacWest ... Ranked UNLV: A run-stuffing defender who looks to be big part of a solid Rebel nation’s 85th-best prep QB by The Insiders ... An all-state selection by Cal- line as a senior ... Listed as the No. 2 nose guard heading into the fall ... Hi Sports ... Lettered two years for Oak Ridge HS ... Led Trojans to 12-1 2004: Earned his first UNLV letter by playing in nine of 11 games ... Missed record, Sierra Valley Conference championship and CIF sectional title as a BYU and UNM games because of a foot injury suffered in practice ... Finished senior ... Completed 157 of 245 passes (64 percent) for 2,434 yards, 34 with 23 total tackles, including 3.5 for loss ... Originally a member of the TDs and only six interceptions in 2002 ... PERSONAL: Shane Eugene 2003 recruiting class but did not enroll until January 2004 ... DIXIE STATE: Steichen was born on May 11, 1985, in Sacramento ... The son of Loretta Played two seasons at the junior college located in nearby St. George, UT, and John Steichen ... Older brother, Sean, was also a star QB at Oak Ridge which is the same program that produced former Rebel and current Denver and went on to be a punter at Boise State ... Has not declared a major. Bronco Anton Palepoi ... Named one of the country’s top 125 JC players by PrepStar ... Played for the JC Rebels in 2002 after spending the previous STEICHEN’S OFFENSIVE STATS two years serving an LDS mission in Chicago ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 1999 PASSING graduate of Taylorsville HS ... A four-year letterman for the Warriors ... YEAR A-C YDS PCT TD INT LG Also threw the shot put and the discus as a prepster ... PERSONAL: Isaiah 2004 187-92 1,011 49.2 7 10 46 L. Tafua was born on Jan. 1, 1981, in Salt Lake City ... The son of Suresa 2003 38-17 215 44.7 0 1 38 and Lafi Tafua ... Majoring in university studies. TOTAL 225-109 1,226 48.4 7 11 46 TAFUA’S DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR UT AT TOT TFL SCK 2004 10 13 23 3.5-5 0-0

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UNLV: A big, rangy former JC transfer defensive back who can play at both UNLV: An impressively sized hometown pass rusher who looks to see first safety and cornerback ... Turned in strong spring practice and was playing time this season ... 2004: Redshirted ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2004 challenging for the starting spot at right safety before injuring his left knee graduate of Desert Pines HS in Las Vegas ... Named first team all-state by during the off-season, which makes his availability for this season unknown Nevada Sports Network after senior season for 2003 state playoff ... 2004: Sat out season while continuing to recover from previous injury semifinalist squad ... Played all along the defensive and offensive lines ... 2003: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by starting at cornerback in first during his prep career for coach Leon Evans ... Selected First Team All- four games ... Season was cut short by a calf injury in victory over Hawaii Sunrise Division as both a junior and senior ... Also was a member of the ... Totaled 22 tackles, one TFL and two pass breakups ... PALOMAR: A Jaguars’ basketball team as well as being a state qualifier in the discus 2002 J.C. Grid-Wire Second Team All-America selection at the junior college event ... An honor roll student ... PERSONAL: Robert Curtis Travers Jr. was located in San Marcos, CA ... The Co-Defensive MVP of the Mission Football born on Oct. 30, 1985 ... The son of Robert and Bonnie Travers ... Has an Conference ... Picked off six passes as a sophomore for the Comets ... Was older sister, Alicia, and brother, Jason, who played offensive line at College a teammate of former UNLV player Brian Nicholson in both high school of the Desert ... Intends to major in kinesiological science. and junior college ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2001 graduate of Vista HS, the same program that produced former Rebel WR Michael Johnson ... PERSONAL: Will Tagoai was born on Jan. 30, 1983 ... Majoring in university studies.

TAGOAI’S DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR UT AT TOT INT PBU 2004 INJURED DID NOT PLAY 2003 16 6 22 0 2

UNLV: A veteran pass-rusher who will look to make a bigger impact in final season ... Will battle Leon Moore for the starting spot at left end ... 2004: A December signee who enrolled early at UNLV and took part in spring practice with the Rebels ... Played in seven of 11 games and finished with nine tackles ... SAN FRANCISCO CITY COLLEGE: Played two seasons at the junior college ... A member of the 2003 California JC state champion and nationally top-ranked CCSF squad ... Earned First Team All-NorCal Conference as a sophomore ... ARIZONA: Originally attended Arizona in 2001 but redshirted with the Wildcats ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2001 graduate UNLV: A reserve offensive lineman who had a solid spring and is listed as of Encinal HS in Alameda, CA ... Played all over the field for the Jets, lining squad’s No. 2 center heading into fall ... 2004: Redshirted ... MESA STATE: up at DE, TE, DT, FB and LS ... Also lettered three times in basketball for the Played two seasons at the Div. II program located in Grand Junction, CO ... Jets ... PERSONAL: Isaac N. Watts was born on Jan. 17, 1983, in Oakland HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Damien HS ... Lettered three times for ... The son of Rosalind E. Watts ... Majoring in university studies. the Monarchs under head coach Chris Bisho ... Lined up as a DE and C ... Two-time all-state selection ... PERSONAL: Kealakai Toledo was born on WATTS’ DEFENSIVE STATS Aug. 26, 1983, in Honolulu, HI ... The son of Joseph and Pomai Toledo ... YEAR UT AT TOT TFL SCK Has two siblings, Alapai and Makana ... Majoring in kinesiological science. 2004 4 5 9 1-1 0-0

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UNLV: A lanky linebacker prospect who played all over the field during prep career ... Is returning from knee surgery in the fall ... Will look to break into lineup after nearly a year away from field ... Listed in reserve spot at strong side LB heading into fall ... Earned Academic All-MWC honors ... 2004: Suffered a torn ACL while playing on special teams in opening game at Tennessee and missed the remainder of season ... 2003: Redshirted ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2003 graduate of Granite Hills HS ... Twice lettered for the Eagles ... Lined up at OLB, TE, SS, WR and QB for coach Dave Waasted ... Caught 15 balls for 200 yards and three TDs at TE and totaled 110 tackles and three interceptions as a LB during senior year ... Earned team MVP honors as well as First Team All-Grossmont Conference in 2002 ... Also an all-state hurdler for the Eagles, competing in the 100, 200, 4x100 and 4x400 events ... PERSONAL: Ryan Andrew Welter was born on Jan. 28, 1985, in San Diego ... The son of Holly and Ben Lizak ... Majoring in hotel administration.

UNLV: A local product who starred on both sides of the ball as a prepster but has settled on defense in college ... Expected to push for playing time at safety this fall as well as once again serving as a key special teams performer ... 2004: Earned first letter as a Rebel by playing in all 11 games ... Finished with nine total tackles ... 2003: Redshirted ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2003 graduate of Foothill HS ... A three-year letterman for the Falcons at both WR and SS ... Helped coach Ray Fenton’s team to two consecutive league titles, including a 9-2 record in 2002 ... Named First Team All-Sunrise Division on both offense and defense as a junior and senior ... Earned 2002 first team all-state honors as a receiver after hauling in 53 balls for 738 yards and six TDs and rushing 77 times for 441 yards and eight more scores ... Finished prep career with more than 2,000 yards receiving and 700 rushing ... Also completed 5-8 pass attempts for 111 yards and two TDs ... Played both ways in the Lions All-Star game as a senior and was named game’s defensive MVP ... PERSONAL: Nathan James Wederquist was born on Aug. 21, 1984, in Des Moines, IA ... The son of Jennifer and Craig Wederquist ... Father was defensive line coach at UNLV from 2000- 04 and currently coaches at Southeast Missouri State ... Majoring in university studies.

WEDERQUIST’S DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR UT AT TOT TFL INT 2004 6 3 9 0-0 0-0

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Narbonne HS ... Played running back as a sophomore but moved to receiver for final two seasons ... Also played defensive back and special teams throughout prep career ... Lined up at both WR and RB for coach JR Munoz ... Returned five kicks for scores as a senior for the Gauchos en route to First Team All-Marine League honors ... Also returned one interception for a score ... Finished prep career with more than 3,000 yards receiving, 1,000 yards rushing and 34 TDs ... PERSONAL: Donell Ray Wheaton was born on July 9, 1984, in Inglewood, CA ... The son of Donald and Ethel Wheaton and Elnora Frazier ... Has three brothers, Dennis, Garrett and Keith ... Majoring in business management.

WHEATON’S RECEIVING STATS YEAR REC YDS AVG TD LG 2004 4 72 18.0 0 46 2003 0 0000 UNLV: A reserve defensive back who will look for his first playing time this TOTAL 4 72 18.0 0 46 season ... Had a strong spring and is listed as the No. 2 right corner heading into fall ... 2004: Redshirted ... MINOT STATE: Played two seasons at the WHEATON’S PUNT RETURN STATS NAIA school located in Minot, N.D. ... Picked off two passes and recovered YEAR ATT YDS AVG TD LG a fumble for a TD as a sophomore for the Beavers ... Returned a kickoff 98 2004 19 113 5.9 0 38 yards for a score ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2001 graduate of Western HS in Las 2003 0 0000 Vegas ... Earned two letters for the Warriors under head coach Rich Stevens TOTAL 19 113 5.9 0 38 ... A contributor in all three areas of the game as a QB, DB, KR and PR ... Recorded 63 tackles with one interception and had one INT as a senior ... Threw for 900 yards and ran for 728 more as a QB ... Lettered in track and field, running in the 100 meters, 200 meters and the 4x100 and 4x200 relays ... Helped lead Western to the co-state championship in track as a senior ... Ran legs on the state-champion 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams ... PERSONAL: Narcus S. Wesley was born on Oct. 3, 1987, in Las Vegas ... The son of Narviez and Linda Wesley ... Has a sister, Shayla ... Majoring in university studies.

UNLV: Emerged in spring as a potential big-play weapon in new Rebel offense ... Listed as the starter at the X WR spot heading into fall ... Will also compete with Tremayne Kirkland for punt-return duties ... 2004: Played in 10 of 11 games, including starting vs. Air Force and Utah State ... Earned first career reception at Tennessee ... Finished season with four catches for 72 yards, which included a 46-yarder vs. Utah ... Also had four rushes for 11 yards ... Team’s primary punt returner and after a slow start, became effective with a 5.9 YPR average ... Brought back a season-long 38-yarder that set up a touchdown vs. Wyoming ... 2003: Earned first letter as a Rebel by playing in 11 of 12 games ... Started at a receiver spot in victories over Toledo and New Mexico ... Did not record a reception ... A member of the Rebels’ 2002 class who waited to enroll until January and then took part in his first spring practice ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of

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Diego ... Lettered three years for coach Chris Johnson and recorded 20 sacks during career ... Helped the Panthers to a CIF title as a junior ... Played TE, DE and OL ... Also lettered two seasons in basketball ... PERSONAL: Daniel Lee Widders was born on June 6, 1984 ... The son of Donald Widders and the late Cheryl Austin ... Majoring in history.

WIDDERS’ DEFENSIVE STATS YEAR UT AT TOT TFL SCK FR 2004 2 10 12 1-1 0-0 1-0

UNLV: A mid-year JC transfer who signed early and went through spring practice with the Rebels ... A strong cover man with a good vertical jump ... Expected to make an immediate impact in secondary, he will compete with Ernest Gordon for the starting spot at left corner ... One of six DBs in the 2005 UNLV recruiting class ... VICTOR VALLEY: Played for two seasons for the junior college located in Victorville, CA ... Also ran track at VVC and holds the school record in the 100 meters ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Del Valle (TX) High School ... Played quarterback, wide receiver, cornerback and also returned punts for coach Paul Waldon ... Passed for 1,800 yards, rushed for 2,200 yards on offense and had eight interceptions in his prep career ... Holds the school record for longest interception return UNLV: A nice-sized receiver who looks to build on his sophomore campaign (98 yards) and most interception return yards (300) ... Named the district where he emerged as a down-field threat ... Listed No. 2 at the X receiver MVP and was first team all-region as DB his senior year ... Also earned slot heading into fall ... 2004: Appeared in 10 of 11 games as a receiver second team all-district honors as a quarterback ... Also played basketball and special teams performer ... Caught six passes for 71 yards with a long for the Cardinals ... PERSONAL: Edward L. Whitley was born on Sept. 12, of 28 ... First career reception went for a touchdown on an eight-yard strike 1983, in Austin, TX ... The son of Edward Sr. and Joyce Whitley ... Has two from Kurt Nantkes vs. Utah State ... 2003: Earned first letter as a Rebel by older brothers, Thomas and Keith ... Cousin James Whitley played DB at playing eight of 12 games, including the final seven, primarily on special Michigan and has played for three NFL teams ... Also visited North Carolina teams ... 2002: Redshirted ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of John C. before choosing Rebels ... Majoring in university studies. Fremont HS ... PERSONAL: Shelvion J. Williams was born on Sept. 2, 1984, in Los Angeles ... The son of Shelton Williams and Joyce Mahaffey ... Has one brother and one sister ... Majoring in sociology.

WILLIAMS’ RECEIVNG STATS YEAR REC YDS AVG TD LG 2004 6 71 11.8 1 28 2003 0 0000 TOTAL 6 71 11.8 1 28

UNLV: A tall defensive lineman who immediately cracked last year’s lineup ... Missed all of spring practice with a back injury and status for 2005 is unknown as he recovers from lower back surgery ... 2004: Earned his first letter as a Rebel by playing in all 11 games ... Finished with 12 total tackles, including one for loss, and recovered one fumble ... GROSSMONT: Lettered two seasons for powerhouse JC program located in El Cajon, CA ... One of six Griffins to join UNLV in last two years (Chanti Bloomer, Bobby Kelly, Dan Catalano, Jarrod Jackson and John Guice) ... Recorded six sacks as a sophomore for coach Dave Jordan’s state runner-up squad ... Recorded a sack in the state championship game vs. CCSF ... Named second team all- league in 2003 ... HIGH SCHOOL: A 2002 graduate of Horizon HS in San

77 NEWCOMEREWCOMER PROFILES COREY ANDERSON 2005 REBEL SIGNEES Wide Receiver • 6-1 • 170 • FR-HS

UNLV’s first football recruiting class under new head coach Mike Sanford Lake Balboa, CA • Birmingham HS could go down as the school’s largest ever with no less than 28 student- A PrepStar All-West Region honoree at receiver after starring on both sides athletes making up the list. Arguably the most decorated class in Rebel of the ball for Birmingham HS in Van Nuys, CA, under coach Ed Croson ... Football history from top to bottom, the group includes a school-record nine Named First Team All-San Fernando Valley as a WR by the Los Angeles PrepStar All-Region selections. “Our staff did a great job of uncovering guys Times ... Led the Patriots to their second L.A. City Section Championship in a short period of time,” said Sanford, who became UNLV’s ninth head in three years with a 10-4 final record last fall ... Caught 56 passes for coach in history in December. “We targeted players who could help us, got them here on visits and had an excellent success rate of ultimately signing 1,413 yards and scored 10 touchdowns as a senior, averaging an impressive guys who came in. As a result of that success, we ended up signing a large, 100.9 YPG through the air ... Caught seven balls for 217 yards in a game quality class.” The impressive haul, which includes four mid-year transfers, vs. Valencia ... Grabbed six for 180 yards and two touchdowns in a playoff is highlighted by arguably the program’s best-ever class of players from Las game vs. Narbonne ... Returned a kickoff 95 yards for a score vs. Granada Vegas area high schools. “What we did in Las Vegas was undeniably positive,” Hills ... Also totaled eight interceptions as a DB in the West Valley League Sanford said. “We made a big push to recruit local guys and ended up with ... Visited UCLA and San Diego State before deciding on UNLV. five and legitimately beat a lot of people for them, including some Pac-10 schools.” This year’s class tilts heavily toward offense with a total of 16 players projected for that side of the ball: 4 QB, 4 WR, 3 RB, 3 OL and 2 TE. The class includes nine pure defenders: 5 DB, 3 DL, 1 LB to go with two players listed as athletes or combination players while one punter rounds out the group. The list features a stunning 21 true freshmen, just six junior- RODELIN ANTHONY college players and one four-year transfer (Jacob Hales) who returned from serving an LDS church mission. Three of the JC players signed during Tight End • 6-5 • 210 • FR-HS December’s early period and are currently enrolled at UNLV and took part in Immokalee, FL • Immokalee HS spring practice. Also, a “grayshirt” (Josh Smith) was originally part of last year’s signing class but enrolled last month and will be a freshman eligibility- A tall two-way prep star who projects as a tight end for the Rebels ... One- wise this fall. The bulky group consists of student-athletes whose hometowns third of the Immokalee (FL) HS connection forged by new UNLV offensive are spread among seven states across four time zones: 11 from California, coordinator and former Florida QB Noah Brindise ... Helped the Indians to five from Arizona, five from Nevada, four from Florida, and one each from an 11-2 final record and 2A Florida state championship as Immokalee Oregon, Georgia and Texas. downed Madison County 17-15 in Gainesville on Dec. 10 ... Named 2A first team all-state by the Florida Sports Writers Association as a wide receiver NAME POS HT WT CL-EXP HOMETOWN PREVIOUS SCHOOL for coach John Weber ... Averaged 24.3 yards per catch and added 89 Corey Anderson WR 6-1 170 FR-HS Lake Balboa, CA Birmingham HS tackles, including 42 solo stops, as a defensive back ... Recorded nine Rodelin Anthony TE 6-5 210 FR-HS Immokalee, FL Immokalee HS tackles, recovered a fumble and had one sack in the title game ... Also a Jason Beauchamp LB 6-3 205 FR-HS San Diego, CA Steele Canyon HS Chris Brogdon RB 5-9 215 FR-HS Phoenix, AZ Desert Vista HS basketball player for the Indians ... An honor roll student who carried a 4.5 Chris Butler& TE 6-3 250 JR-TR Canyon Country, CA College of the Canyons GPA and earned the Orange Bowl Committee Scholar-Athlete Award for his Torrie Coleman RB 6-2 210 FR-HS North Las Vegas, NV Cheyenne HS team at the championships. Travis Dixon& QB 6-1 185 FR-HS Chandler, AZ Hamilton HS Perry Eppenger DT 6-3 315 FR-HS North Las Vegas, NV Cheyenne HS Cedrick Fisher DT 6-3 320 SO-TR Quincy, FL Santa Monica College Lafayette Fletcher RB/DB 5-8 175 FR-HS Anaheim, CA Morningside HS Daryl Forte& DB 6-0 185 FR-HS Culver City, CA Culver City HS JASON BEAUCHAMP John Guice* CB 5-9 180 JR-TR Atlanta, GA Grossmont College Jacob Hales* DE 6-5 275 FR-TR Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas HS Jarrell Harrison& QB 6-2 205 FR-HS Las Vegas, NV Palo Verde HS Linebacker • 6-3 • 205 • FR-HS Jarrod Jackson* QB 6-1 205 JR-TR Lake Oswego, OR Grossmont College San Diego, CA • Steele Canyon HS Ray Lobato& OL 6-3 275 FR-HS Tucson, AZ Amphitheater HS An athletic linebacker who has a vertical leap of over 36 inches ... The only Lamont Long& DB 6-1 185 FR-HS Harbor City, CA Narbonne HS listed LB in this year’s recruiting class ... A playmaker who has the ability Justin Marvel WR 6-0 175 FR-HS San Bernardino, CA Arroyo Valley HS Mike McDonald QB 6-1 205 FR-HS Burbank, CA Burbank HS to run from sideline to sideline and make plays behind the line of scrimmage Kellen Moriarty& ATH/DB 6-0 195 FR-HS Goleta, CA Dos Pueblos HS ... The first football player in Steele Canyon HS history to earn a Division I Brian Pacheco P 5-11 200 JR-TR Peoria, AZ Glendale CC football scholarship ... A first team all-league selection as a LB and TE and A.J. Rodriguez OL 6-5 300 FR-HS Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas HS second team All-CIS on defense as a senior under coach Ron Boehmke ... Wiselet Rouzard CB 5-10 185 FR-HS Immokalee, FL Immokalee HS Had six sacks in one game as a junior, setting the Cougar record ... Named Renan Saint Preux WR 6-2 190 FR-HS Immokalee, FL Immokalee HS first team All-East County at linebacker his senior season by East County Josh Smith*# OL 6-5 330 FR-HS Norco, CA Norco HS Sports ... Finished senior season with 100 total tackles ... Lettered three Channing Trotter& RB 5-9 185 FR-HS Mesa, AZ Red Mountain HS consecutive seasons in basketball from his sophomore season to his senior E.J. Whitley CB 5-9 170 JR-TR Del Valle, TX Victor Valley College Ryan Wolfe& WR 6-1 180 FR-HS Santa Clarita, CA Hart HS year as a power forward ... Jason Rene Beauchamp was born on May 5, 1987, in San Diego, CA. *Enrolled at UNLV January 2005 #Originally a member of 2004 recruiting class &Expected to “Grayshirt” and enroll January 2006

78 NNEWCOMEREWCOMER PROFILESPROFILES CHRIS BROGDON CEDRICK FISHER Running Back • 5-9 • 215 • FR-HS Defensive Tackle • 6-3 • 320 • SO-TR Phoenix, AZ • Desert Vista HS Quincy, FL • Shanks HS/Santa Monica College One of the Grand Canyon State’s top running backs who also played some A highly recruited big man who has three years of eligibility remaining ... linebacker as a prepster ... A 5A all-state selection ... Rushed 212 times for Will compete for playing time immediately at the tackle spot ... Sat out 1,418 yards for a 6.69 per-carry average as a senior ... Ran in 21 touchdowns 2004 season with a foot injury ... A first team All-Western States Conference for the Desert Vista Thunder ... Also caught five balls for 62 yards and a selection after freshman season in 2003 ... That year he totaled 65 tackles score for coach Dan Hinds ... Led the Central League in rushing yards and and eight sacks while helping Santa Monica College to a southern division scoring with 132 points ... Ran wild over Yuma HS with 277 yards and four championship and berth in the U.S. Bank Beach Bowl ... Originally signed TDs on 29 carries ... Also broke the 200-yard mark vs. Ironwood (223) and with Alabama A&M out of Quincy (FL) Shanks HS ... Older brother Travis Mountain View (202) ... Scored season-best five TDs vs. Marcos de Niza Fisher played at Central Florida and is currently a starting DB for the NFL’s HS ... Finished 2004 with 10 tackles and one sack on defense. St. Louis Rams ... Chose UNLV over Illinois, Arkansas, UCF and Middle Tennessee State. TORRIE COLEMAN Running Back • 6-2 • 210 • FR-HS LAFAYETTE FLETCHER North Las Vegas, NV • Cheyenne HS Running Back/Def. Back • 5-8 • 175 • FR-HS A highly publicized rising star as a runner who chose to stay home and Anaheim, CA • Morningside HS play for the Rebels ... A big back blessed with both power and speed ... The first recruit to commit to UNLV under new head coach Mike Sanford ... Named PrepStar All-West Region ... Listed the No. 54 back in the nation by An explosive running back from Morningside HS who will play at either Rivals ... Earned second team all-state honors as a senior ... Will join prep running back or defensive back for the Rebels ... Ran for 2,044 yards and teammate Perry Eppenger as part of the 2005 recruiting class ... Played for scored 24 touchdowns his senior season ... Rushed for 1,400 yards and coach Charles Anthony, who is a former DB standout at UNLV ... Rushed 17 scores as a junior ... First team All-Ocean League and league MVP in for 2,100 yards on 248 carries for a per-carry average of 8.5 yards for the 2004 ... Coached by his dad, Lafayette Fletcher ... Team MVP in his final Desert Shields during 2004 ... One of the hottest prospects in the West season ... Second team all-area as a senior ... Three-year letterwinner in after turning in a monster senior season, he chose UNLV over Oregon State, track and field while running the 100, 200, 400 and both relays ... Lafayette UCLA, Colorado and Fresno State, among others. Deon Fletcher was born on July 22, 1987, in Los Angeles. PERRY EPPENGER JUSTIN MARVEL Defensive Tackle • 6-3 • 300 • FR-HS Wide Receiver • 6-0 • 175 • FR-HS North Las Vegas, NV • Cheyenne HS San Bernardino, CA • Arroyo Valley HS A big two-way local standout who has gotten better every year on the field A speedy wide receiver from Arroyo Valley HS ... Earned PrepStar All-West ... Expected to begin college career along defensive line ... Named PrepStar Region honors ... Caught 59 passes for 985 yards and eight touchdowns West All-Region as an OL ... A three-year starter for Cheyenne HS where his senior season under coach Tony DiThomas playing in the San Andreas he was teammates with fellow 2005 signee Torrie Coleman ... The Desert League ... Also a track standout for the Hawks ... Ran the 30th-fastest 100 Shields are coached by former Rebel star DB Charles Anthony ... A Las meters in the state of California in 2004 with a time of 10.98 ... Chose Vegas Sun First Team All-State selection as a senior DL ... Also tabbed UNLV over Utah, UCLA, Fresno State and Hawaii. second team All-Southern Nevada as an OL in 2004 ... Wrestled one year and threw the shot put for two seasons ... Chose UNLV over New Mexico and Fresno State ... Perry Lamar Eppenger was born on Dec. 14, 1986.

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MIKE McDONALD A.J. RODRIGUEZ Quarterback • 6-1 • 205 • FR-HS Offensive Lineman • 6-5 • 300 • FR-HS Burbank, CA • Burbank HS Las Vegas, NV • Las Vegas HS A strong-armed, pro-style quarterback with good mobility ... One of four A hulking, strong, dominating offensive lineman who could push for QBs in the Rebels’ 2005 recruiting class, which includes three high school immediate playing time this fall ... One of the top high school blockers prospects ... Received honorable mention all-region by PrepStar ... In three West of the Mississippi ... Earned PrepStar All-West Region honors ... Rated seasons at Burbank HS threw for 5,968 yards and 58 TDs ... Completed 70 as the nation’s No. 54 offensive tackle by Rivals ...... First team all-state percent of his passes last season and threw for over 2,500 yards, 25 scores selection at offensive tackle his senior year at Las Vegas HS ... Also earned and just six picks ... Earned second team All-Foothill League honors as a first team All-Sunrise honors ... Played for current UNLV assistant coach senior under coach Greg Sobiech ... Glendale News Press 2004 All-Area Kris Cinkovich, who formerly led Las Vegas HS ... The Wildcats’ third Player of the Year and the L.A. Daily Times Player of the Year ... First team Division I offensive lineman in the past three years ... Threw the discus and all-state as a safety his junior season when he registered 70 tackles and also wrestled at LVHS ... Arturo Jacobsen Rodriguez was born on Oct. 31, picked off six passes ... Threw for 1,914 yards with 21 touchdowns as a 1986, in Las Vegas ... Chose UNLV over New Mexico, Oregon State and junior ... His father, Mike Sr., played at USC for former Rebel head coach Colorado State. John Robinson and was a member of the Trojans’ 1978 National Championship team ... Mike Sr. played for more than a decade in the NFL, including playing under Robinson again with the L.A. Rams ... Also played baseball for two years for the Bulldogs as both a catcher and an outfielder WISELET ROUZARD ... Mike McDonald was born on March 11, 1987, in Burbank, CA ... Chose the Rebels over Utah and Boise State. Cornerback • 5-10 • 185 • FR-HS Immokalee, FL • Immokalee HS A high school linebacker and running back who projects as a CB for the Rebels ... One of a trio of Immokalee (FL) HS Rebel recruits this year thanks BRIAN PACHECO to new UNLV offensive coordinator and former Florida QB Noah Brindise ... Helped the Indians to an 11-2 final record and 2A Florida 2004 state Punter • 5-11 • 200 • JR-TR championship as Immokalee downed Madison County 17-15 in Gainesville Peoria, AZ • St. Mary’s HS/Glendale CC on Dec. 10 ... Named second team all-state as a defender for coach John A NJCAA Second Team All-American in 2004 who figures to become the Weber ... Registered 83 tackles, including 50 solo stops ... Team captain Rebels’ starting punter this fall after the graduation of 2004 Ray Guy was named first team All-Collier County as a LB ... Averaged 8.5 yards on Semifinalist Gary Cook ... The first scholarship punter to be part of a UNLV 43 carries with four touchdowns as a backup running back for the Indians recruiting class since 1999 and only second in last dozen years ... A first ... Rushed three times for 17 yards and caught a seven-yard TD pass to go team all-region and Western States Football League selection as a with three tackles in the title game at The Swamp. sophomore at Glendale CC ... Last fall punted 44 times for 2,026 yards and a sparkling 46.0 yard average ... Also placed nine boots inside opponent 20-yard lines for the Gauchos under coach Joe Kersting ... Will attempt to take his place among group of successful UNLV punters that includes four RENAN SAINT PREUX of the school’s six All-Americans since 1983. Wide Receiver • 6-2 • 190 • FR-HS Immokalee, FL • Immokalee HS A speed-burner who could get immediate playing time at a receiver spot for UNLV ... One-third of the Immokalee (FL) HS connection forged by new UNLV offensive coordinator and former Florida QB Noah Brindise ... Helped the Indians to an 11-2 final record and 2A Florida state championship as Immokalee downed Madison County 17-15 in Gainesville on Dec. 10 ... Named first team all-state last fall as a punter after averaging 36 yards and dropping 14 inside the opponent 20-yard line for coach John Weber ... Recorded 123 tackles, four sacks and two interceptions at linebacker ... Also is on the basketball team and runs track for the Indians ... Is the defending 2A state triple jump champion after recording a 45 feet, 91/2 inches effort for gold last May ... Older brother Ovince Saint Preux just completed his junior season as a LB at Tennessee.

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