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2006 Football Full Impact 15 Outlook for 2006. The trio’s presence, along with rugged junior middle backer T.J. O’Neill (48 TT), gives the Tribe one of the most versatile linebacker combinations in the conference. All-conference center Pat Mulloy was one of three linemen to graduate the program last season with more than three years of starting experience, leaving the Tribe to re-tool its off ensive front with Morris and returning starting tackles Brad Stewart and Brent Cochran as its building blocks. Similarly, the defensive backfi eld matriculated three equally proven veteran performers in safeties James Miller and Jon Shaw and all-conference cornerback Stephen Cason. While their leadership will take time to replace, cornerbacks Derek Cox, Alan Wheeling and Richard Riley all are game tested and form the foundation of a promising secondary. After starting the 2005 season with a 5-2 mark through seven games, including a 42-10 drilling of then top-ranked New Hampshire, the College suff ered a heartbreak laden four-game losing streak to end the season, with two of the losses coming by a single point. Injuries, especially along the off ensive front, and an abundance of youth contributed to some of the setbacks. But, teaching and developing talent has always been a cornerstone of Laycock’s success, and these hard lessons from a season ago should pay large dividends for 2006. 2006 Tribe Football Season Outlook The following is a position-by-position breakdown of the 2006 edition of Tribe football: With a campus nestled in a community that traces its roots back to the very beginnings of the American saga, history and OFFENSE tradition abounds at the College of William and Mary. The same can be said of the school’s football program, as the College claims Quarterback more than 110 seasons and can boast of more than 500 wins and The position is the program’s signature role. A Tribe signal thousands of successful alumni. Inside of this rich history, no one caller has earned postseason honors of some variety in nine of leader can lay claim to more success than current head coach, the 13 seasons the College has been a member of the Atlantic Jimmye Laycock, who prepares to steer his 27th edition of the 10. Laycock and his staff have a well-earned reputation as being Tribe football program into the 2006 season. premier mentors for the position, and the Tribe has the unique Historically speaking, last season’s 5-6 record was an aber- luxury of having a pair of players in junior Mike Potts and sopho- ration in Laycock’s tenure, as it ties for his lowest win total in the more Jake Phillips capable of creating their own legacy in the last 23 years. Only fi ve times since 1983 has the College failed tradition-rich area. to win six games, which is a remarkable fact in itself. But, what After the pair split the starting role fairly equally in 2005, may be even more impressive is the four previous times W&M with Phillips making six starts to Potts’ fi ve, this spring featured a recorded just fi ve wins, the following year saw the Tribe advance pitched battle for the starting rights. While each was impressive, to the postseason. Phillips (123-of-192 for 1,564 yards and 12 TDs in 2005) remained But more than just history lessons will have the Tribe faithful at the top of the depth chart, but Potts (78-of-127 for 842 yards excited about the prospects for the coming season, as Laycock’s and seven TDs) will continue to push the issue into the fall. charges return some of the league’s most exciting young talent. Phillips gained valuable experience as the team’s starter over The optimism starts with the luxury of having 13 starters return- the fi nal fi ve games of the season and has all the physical tools ing, including the entire off ensive backfi eld. to be one of the league’s dominant players. He best showcased Veterans abound at the off ensive skill positions, as the team these considerable talents when he orchestrated an incredible returns all 4,158 yards of total off ense and 38 of the 41 touch- comeback win at Northeastern, coming off the bench to rally the downs the unit scored a season ago. Leading the way will be a squad from a 21-point fourth quarter defi cit to a 44-41 double- trio of returning senior all-conference performers in tailback Eli- overtime win. He showed all the promise of a budding All-Amer- jah Brooks (944 yards and nine TDs on 207 rushing attempts), ican by throwing four touchdown passes and running for a fi fth tight end Matt Trinkle (21 receptions for 148 yards and one TD) in just over a quarter of playing time against the Huskies. The ef- and off ensive lineman Cody Morris (two-year starter and two- fort earned the league’s Rookie of the Week honor, which he also time all-conference standout). earned after his fi rst career start at VMI, where he completed 17 Similarly, the good news on the defense starts at the line- of 21 passes for 202 yards and a touchdown. Conversely, there backer position that is absolutely loaded with talent. Standout were also moments when he showed his age and learned some sophomore linebacker Josh Rutter (109 TT), the team’s top tack- hard lessons. But his off -season work ethic was outstanding, and ler from a season ago, is back and two former all-conference he has improved his size and strength, weighing in at 225 lbs. players in seniors Chris Ndubueze and Travis McLaurin return The added strength has helped increase his throwing velocity, 16 2006 Football Media Guide Outlook fense and was solid in limited looks this spring at the position. Molenaar is a hard-working player who will look to continue his development this fall.

Tailbacks Tribe running back mentor Steven Jerry brings a deep and diverse group into the fall, as he has no less than fi ve backs that have seen signifi cant game action between the tailback and fullback positions. The headliner of the corps is senior team-captain and starting tailback Elijah Brooks, who transferred into the Tribe program as a sophomore from Kent State before the 2004 season. If awards were given for consistency, he would be a returning fi rst-team All-American. As it is, Brooks comes in as a returning all-conference performer who is one of the league’s most complete backs. An outstanding runner between the tackles, he also brings soft hands to the passing game and, possibly more impor- tantly, is extremely eff ective with pass protection. His 944 rushing yards from a season ago is the league’s fi fth highest returning total, while his 10 rushing touchdowns rank second amongst returnees. An extremely durable player with a straightforward style, his 207 carries last season were more than double the next highest total on the squad, and he has played in 37-straight ca- both on the short and deep routes. During the spring, he dis- reer games between W&M and Kent State. While he makes a sub- played improvement with his command of the off ense. While stantial amount of yardage after the fi rst contact, Brooks brings he continues to develop his all-around game, he has the athletic a great feel to the position and does an excellent job at reading ability to tuck the ball away and be a threat with his legs, as he the fi eld and fi nding running lanes. He started last season by ended the year with 279 rushing yards, not including lost yard- rushing for a career high 149 yards on 28 carries at Marshall and age on sacks, and eight touchdowns. had perhaps his most complete game of the season in the team’s The 6-4, 225-lb. Potts brings a diff erent style to the position, win over New Hampshire by turning in 135 yards and four touch- as he has a pro-caliber arm and the size to make plays from the downs on 32 carries. Already a quick player, he has concentrated pocket. He is a proven, eff ective starter, as he engineered the his off -season eff orts at improving his speed, which will make school’s fi rst victory over a No. 1-ranked team when he threw for him an even more dangerous player in space. an effi cient 127 yards and one touchdown on 11-for-19 passing While Brooks serves as the Tribe’s hammer, his style is com- in the team’s win over New Hampshire. He ended the year com- plimented by slashing sophomore DeBrian Holmes (304 yards pleting better than 61 percent of his passes and threw just two and one TD on 56 attempts). While the two run with contrast- interceptions in his 127 total attempts. With one of the strongest arms in the conference, he has the ability to stretch defenses vertically. As the most experienced quarterback on the team, in terms of practice reps, which included backing up Payton Award winning quarterback Lang Campbell as a redshirt freshman in 2004, he continues to build on his considerable command of the off ense. This spring saw Potts complete better than 75 percent of his attempts in full-team drills. While his arm strength garners most of the attention, he is also capable of extending plays in the pocket with his feet. While Phillips and Potts gain most of the attention outside of the program, senior reserve Christian Taylor quietly provides the position with experience and reliable depth. With four years in the off ense under his belt, Taylor is more than capable of guid- ing the team, if the situation presented itself. Taylor is also a valuable member of the special teams unit, as he enters his second season as the holder on placement kicks. Adding to the depth are redshirt freshmen R.J. Archer and Brett Molenaar. As one of the team’s better athletes, along with the talent at the position, the staff is giving Archer a strong look as a wide receiver, where he could make an impact as soon as this fall. Last season, Archer displayed strong leadership skills and play-making ability in running the squad’s scout team of- 2006 Football Full Impact 17 Outlook ing styles, each is equally adept at catching passes out of the backfi eld, as they combined to bring in 35 passes for 289 yards and three touchdowns. Holmes’ strength comes in his speed and quickness, as he is the squad’s primary outside threat. But, despite his slight frame (5-9, 180 lbs.), he is able to deliver and absorb contact, both as a runner and in pass protection, and can run between the tackles when necessary. He increased his ef- fectiveness as the season progressed and built on the progress with a solid spring showing. Look for him to be one of the team’s impact players in multiple areas this fall, as he will also see return action on special teams. While the Holmes-Brooks combination enters the season looking to shoulder the heaviest loads, hard-nosed junior Tony Viola (30 attempts for 183 yards in 2005) and senior Delmus Col- ey will also get the opportunities to contribute at the position. Viola is an experienced player who excels in running downhill and has demonstrated the ability to be a reliable back in both short-yardage and open-fi eld situations. After Coley’s sensation- al freshman campaign was cut short by a serious knee injury, he missed the entire 2004 season to rehab. While he made a limited return to game action in 2005, he had his spring cut short with another injury. When healthy, he is arguably one of the Tribe’s most complete backs, as he possesses a devastating mixture of speed and quickness. Freshman Matt Nickerson made solid playing time for the last two seasons as the main fullback. He strides in the spring and will concentrate on continuing his de- brings good size (5-11, 230 lbs.) and hands to the backfi eld and velopment in the fall. has been an asset in both the running and passing games. Otey’s eff ectiveness this spring was limited due to nagging Tight Ends/Full Backs injuries, but his downtime led to the maturation of explosive red- Senior tight end Matt Trinkle, who is entering his fourth- shirt freshman Raphael Bynum, who switched from the crowd- year as a major contributor in the system, gives Tribe tight end ed linebacker position midway through the session. Bynum im- coach Chris Willetts the most game tested returning starter on pressed the staff with how quickly he picked up on alignments the off ense. His large frame (6-5, 260 lbs.) and outstanding hands and assignments and also displayed speed and explosiveness. position him as one of the conference’s top tight ends. His matu- He will challenge for playing time this fall. Junior Graham Fal- rity will be an equally valuable commodity, as the Tribe is other- bo was also well on his way to turning in an equally impressive wise very short on experience at the position. Beyond Trinkle’s spring when a knee injury halted his reps. A converted lineman, 31 games of experience, no other player on the Tribe’s roster has Falbo displayed a complete grasp of the off ense and has solid seen signifi cant action in the role. technique. He will spend the off -season and fall working back Trinkle earned second team all-league honors last season into playing shape. (21 catches for 148 yards and a TD), splitting time with fellow all-conference honoree Adam Bratton. With Bratton gone, look Off ensive Line for Trinkle’s numbers to swell. A versatile athlete who is also an A positive thinker will see the Tribe’s situation along the of- outstanding basketball player, he has improved each season fensive front as a case of the glass being half full, as it returns on campus and could challenge for national honors if he stays three starters from last season’s unit. A negative person might healthy. be quick to point out that none of the squad’s four players listed Backing up Trinkle will be hard-working junior Drew Atchi- at guard on the College’s current two-deep have ever started a son. Since joining the squad as a walk-on after the 2004 sea- collegiate game with two of the four never having played a col- son, he has worked diligently to fi ll out his athletic 6-7 frame and legiate snap. But, fortunately for the Tribe faithful, off ensive line has bulked up to nearly 250 lbs. He earned the top reserve role coach Bob Solderitch is both an optimist and a proven devel- with a solid spring and will look to be an impact player in the fall. oper of young talent. Freshman Rob Varno is another promising young talent with an Certainly, another positive on the Tribe’s side is the fact Cody athletic frame. Though he ended the spring slightly undersized Morris returns for his senior season as one of the top lineman in (6-5, 225 lbs.), he has outstanding ball skills and good speed. He the nation. The two-time all-conference performer comes into could see some action as an H-back and will fi nd more oppor- the year as a preseason All-American and will be the unques- tunities to contribute as he continues to add size and strength. tioned leader of the young, but promising, group. After starting Sophomore Evan Muro is a strong, physical player who is solid at every game of the last two seasons at guard, Morris made a suc- the line of scrimmage and could also see action as a tackle. cessful move to center this spring with the idea of maximizing his Much the same as the tight end position, the fullback spot knowledge of the off ense. Morris is the complete package from has a proven veteran returning to provide leadership for a host the physical standpoint, as he possesses good size, balance and of talented newcomers. Junior Matt Otey has seen signifi cant strength. But what separates him from the pack, is his outstand- 18 2006 Football Media Guide Outlook rates him from the pack, is his outstanding technique and work work ethic to enhance his development. ethic. Sophomore Michael Grant and redshirt freshman Chris The Tribe cause is also buoyed by the return of both starting Ilardo are the two top reserves at the tackle position. Each pos- tackles, juniors Brent Cochran (6-5, 300 lbs.) and Brad Stewart sesses outstanding size, as Ilardo stands 6-3 and weighs 310 lbs., (6-3, 300 lbs.), and the pair will be counted on to provide stabil- while Grant tips the scales at 305 lbs. and stretches the tape to ity as the guard position solidifi es. Stewart made every start of 6-5. Ilardo, who backs up Cochran at left tackle, combines good 2005 at right tackle, and the staff is counting on him to build on strength with his size, while Grant is coming off his best spring his solid debut and be an even greater force this fall. A strong, showing where he displayed increased confi dence in his align- physical player, Stewart has all the necessary tools to excel at the ments and technique. Sophomore Tim Kelley is the key reserve position, and his focus will be on building confi dence in his over- at the center position. Yet another walk-on lineman, he has all approach this fall. Cochran is potentially the most athletic of shown great improvement in his short time on campus after the linemen and he brings outstanding size to the quarterback’s transferring into the program from the Air Force Academy fol- blind side. He moved into the starting lineup for the season’s lowing the 2004 season. A player with an outstanding work ethic third contest last fall and never relinquished his spot. He has the and a good grasp of his responsibilities, Kelley’s continued prog- ability to play at an all-conference level as he continues to add ress in the weight room will see him challenge for reps this fall. strength and become more consistent. A pair of redshirt freshmen in Chris Moore and Thomas Mc- While the College is not long on experience at the guard Cutcheon are recovering from injuries that limited their partici- spot, the healthy return of junior pation in the spring and will Justin Oliver, who missed the be looking to gain valuable entire 2005 season with a blood experience in the fall. disorder, is a good start to the building process. While he was Wide Receiver unable to take contact last fall, Experience is slightly less Oliver did his due diligence in of an issue at wide out, where the weight room and improved Tribe receivers coach Zbig his strength markedly. Oliver is Kepa returns two of the top very athletic for his 6-4, 295-lb. three pass catchers from last frame and his last action for the season in sure-handed junior College came as an emergency Joe Nicholas (52 grabs for tight end over the fi nal games of 731 yards and fi ve TDs) and the 2004 season. He enters the explosive sophomore Elliott year as the starting left guard Mack (21 catches for 371 and showed an excellent grasp yards and four TDs). of the off ense, but he will be Nicholas, who established challenged through the fall for the school’s freshman record playing time. His main compe- for catches (66) and yards tition will be mammoth redshirt (799) in 2004, will enter the freshman C.J. Muse, who stands fall as one of the league’s 6-4 and weighs more than 310 most proven pass catchers lbs. Muse brings a raw tough- and a serious contender for ness to the interior and has good postseason honors. His out- strength and footwork. His play- standing size (6-3, 211 lbs.) ing time will come as he contin- and tremendous vertical (35 ues to build on his overall understanding of the off ense. inches) make him a very diffi cult assignment in single coverage. Sophomore Luke Hiteshew is currently slated to be the His knowledge of the off ense allows the staff to use him in mul- starter opposite Oliver at right guard. Whatever he may lack in tiple roles, as he is equally eff ective working underneath or over- size (6-1, 287 lbs.), he makes up for in eff ort and desire. Hiteshew top of coverages. has worked his way to top of the depth chart after walking on Mack will look to build on a solid debut in 2005 that saw him the squad and has shown a great deal of aptitude with the Tribe’s show fl ashes of big-play ability. One of the program’s focuses intricate attack. If he is able to continue to develop his physi- for the spring was to take better advantage of his speed on the cal skills and add strength, he has the potential for a long and perimeter and the results were positive. Already a tremendous productive career. Fellow sophomore walk-on Eric O’Brien is athlete with outstanding hands, Mack brings an equal intensity another extremely dedicated, hard-working talent who is fi ght- to both the weight room and practice fi eld. This work ethic, coming for playing time. He is currently listed as the top reserve be- bined with his ability, makes him an instant post-season honor hind Hiteshew, but he also could fi gure in at tackle or tight end candidate and 2006 could be a break-out season if he continues as well. An exceptionally hard worker, O’Brien started his career his development. as a defensive tackle before moving to the off ensive side of the One of the more pleasant happenings this spring came in ball this past spring. Sophomore Jonathan Shafran rounds out the development of speedy sophomore wide out D.J. McAulay. the depth chart at guard and will continue to use his outstanding After spending a season with the travel squad and seeing lim- 2006 Football Full Impact 19 Outlook to battle for reps throughout the fall as two proven all-conference performers, seniors Chris Ndubueze and Travis McLaurin, return after missing the 2005 campaign. After starting all 11 games at the outside position last fall, McLeod is shifting Rutter to the inside to take advantage of his uncanny ability to fi nd the ball carrier. A true throwback player, Rutter seeks contact on every snap and has spent the summer in Williamsburg adding signifi cant size and strength. O’Neill plays with a similar style and carries the same work ethic. His size (6-1, 240 lbs.) and strength make him a natural for the inside backer role, a position where he recorded four starts in 2005. McLaurin, a 2005 team-captain, returns from a knee injury that cost him all of last fall. His outstanding speed, strength and toughness earned him all-conference recognition as a sophomore in 2003, and his healthy return to the unit brings truly amazing depth to the heart of the team’s defense. Ndubueze and sophomore Michael Pigram compliment the rugged inside backers with their speed and athleticism. Oppos- ing off enses will have to account for the duo on every snap, as both are a playmaking threat from the edge. Pigram had such a standout spring that he enters the fall listed as one starter at the outside backer position. After seeing limited action last season, Pigram found a comfort level in the defense during spring and ited special teams action, McAulay came into the spring and dis- displayed explosive athleticism and sure tackling. He also is one played moments of absolute brilliance. His 10.6-second 100-me- of the team’s strongest players (400-plus lb. bench press) and will ter speed and elusiveness makes him a threat in any open fi eld be a talent to watch as he gains experience. Ndubueze mirrors situation. The staff will count on McAulay’s continued progress his counterpart’s athleticism and adds a healthy dose of experi- this fall, as he has the potential to mature into one of the league’s ence to the mix. He missed last fall due to personal reasons, but most potent off ensive weapons. was the squad’s Defensive MVP on the championship squad of Senior receiver John Taylor brings the corps a reliable and 2004, when he contributed 117 total tackles. A strong showing consistent presence. A very physical player with good hands, in the spring dispelled any notions of a drop in play due to the Taylor has the toughness and instincts to work the middle of the layoff and his return gives the College an elite-caliber playmaker fi eld. Cut from much the same mold, fellow senior Corey Davis who will challenge for postseason honors. has many of the same attributes and also has the speed to make Amazingly, it doesn’t stop there, as an additional pair of ath- plays down fi eld. Each will fi gure to see signifi cant playing time, letic, physical performers are also pushing for playing time in se- with Taylor being the team’s most experienced H-back. nior Trevor McLaurin and sophomore Todd Reyher. Trevor is the Junior Brandon Burrow and a pair of redshirt freshmen in Eric Robertson and Brian Lanning round out the group. Bur- row converted to the position at the start of spring from defensive back and possesses good speed and physicality. Robertson and Lanning are both young and athletic and will use the fall to continue their development.

DEFENSE

Linebackers No position brings more talent to the fi eld for the Tribe than the linebacker spot. Matt McLeod comes into his second season as the team’s defensive coordinator and the hands-on leader of the linebacker unit. The position will likely form the cornerstone of his defense and will be the unit he relies on to make plays in his attacking schemes. After a season of getting the players and staff adjusted, look for the College’s entire unit to take a signifi - cant step forward under McLeod’s fi ery leadership. The position returns the top tackler from a season ago in rugged sophomore Josh Rutter (109 TT), while hard-hitting junior T.J. O’Neill (48 TT) also saw signifi cant starting action in the middle of the Tribe defense. While each has the athletic ability to challenge for postseason honors, remarkably, they will all have 20 2006 Football Media Guide Outlook counterparts acclimate to the collegiate game. Fellow senior Bri- an Neely entered the spring as the top candidate for the starting job opposite Williamson, as his outstanding size (6-4, 300 lbs.) and good athleticism makes him a proto-type for the role. But, a knee injury sustained in spring dealt him a setback and he will need the fall to regain strength and conditioning. When healthy, Neely has the ability to impact plays at and behind the line of scrimmage. Neely’s injury opened the door for talented redshirt freshman Cortenous Herbert to earn the starting tackle nod, which he did with a solid spring showing. At 6-3, 260 lbs., Herbert is still gaining size and strength, but he impressed the staff with his ability to grasp the schemes and alignments. His main weapons are speed and athleticism, but an off season in the weight room has signifi cantly improved his strength as well. Sophomore Josh Larkins will be a key reserve at tackle and brings the unit another large frame (6-2, 300 lbs.). Despite his size, he has good quickness that will only improve as he develops his conditioning. Talented redshirt freshman Adrian Tracy earned the starting nod opposite Wright at the end position after a spring battle with classmate Sean Lissemore. Tracy impressed with his explosiveness, and the rookie has the potential to be an outstanding pass rusher, while Lissemore is a physical player who has tremen- twin brother of fellow linebacker, Travis, and the pair forms what dous strength. Both will see signifi cant playing time this fall and is the core of the team’s leadership group. Trevor, who switched each has the potential to be fi xtures on the defensive front for from tailback to linebacker after the third game of last season, years to come. has shown a high aptitude for the position and was the team’s Along with these talented freshman, junior end Ryan Jones most improved player in spring. Complimenting his improve- also showed well in the spring and will be the top reserve behind ment on the fi eld was his recognition as a co-recipient of the Jon Wright this fall. As one of the more seasoned lineman, Jones A. Stewart Winter Warrior Award after a tremendous showing in used his experience and feel for the game to be an eff ective force the weight room during the off season. While he has the strength in the spring and will look to continue his development this fall. to be an impact player at the line of scrimmage, McLaurin has Fellow junior William Turner also will compete for snaps at end also shown outstanding potential playing in space, both in run in the fall. One of the squad’s most dedicated players, Turner and pass coverage. Reyher is a hardworking and experienced re- moved down from linebacker and plays with a good motor. He is serve at the middle backer spot, who, along with Ryan Horvath, still learning the position and will contribute on special teams as will provide depth and contribute on special teams. he gains more experience.

Defensive Line While the depth chart shows two seniors as starters, with a third as a key reserve, fi rst looks can be deceiving as Tribe defensive line coach Trevor Andrews leads one of the youngest units into the 2006 season. Though his group will be built around the experienced tandem of senior defensive end Josh Wright and defensive tackle Brian Williamson, there is a wealth of fresh talent looking to make an impact that should provide for great competition in every practice session. Wright is the undisputed vocal leader of the outfi t, as he will be entering his fourth year as a major contributor. One of the team’s most intense players, he approaches all facets of the game with a high energy level. His work ethic in the weight room earned him a share of the team’s Jon A. Stewart Winter Warrior Award, given annually to the team’s most dedicated player to the off -season training regime. Despite being somewhat limited by a nagging back injury this spring, Williamson stepped up as a vocal leader of the young group. His healthy return to the tackle position gives the Tribe a formidable presence in the middle, as his 6-5, 290 lb. frame excels at occupying, and occasionally running past, off ensive lineman. The staff will count on his strength and athleticism to be a force at the point of attack as his young 2006 Football Full Impact 21 Outlook steadily gaining confi dence in the defense and will challenge for playing time with continued development, while Houff is athletic enough to play corner or safety and possesses outstanding speed. Sophomore safeties Cody Tomon and Obie Boykin and freshman corner Fred Johnson complete the depth for the backfi eld and will work to contribute on special teams while gaining experience.

Special Teams The graduation of record-setting, four-time all-conference place-kicker Greg Kuehn leaves large shoes to fi ll. Kuehn was a fi xture at the position for the last 45 games and fi nished his career as the school’s all-time leader in total points, fi eld goals and extra points. While Kuehn’s longevity and steady success prevented his successor, senior Blair Pritchard, from seeing any game action as place-kicker, Pritchard has been battle tested, handling the punting duties in 2005. He possesses an explosive leg in both capacities and should continue the Tribe’s tradition of excellence in the kicking game. Pritchard ended 2005 with a solid average of 39.4 yards per punt. Sure-handed quarterback Christian Taylor will continue to hold on placement kicks, while Josh Wright will be counted on A pair of redshirt freshmen, Daniel Pulley and Melvin Fere- to handle the long-snapping duties, a role he has held on and off , bee, round out the team’s depth at the tackle position. Ferebee for the last three seasons. Brent Cochran comes into the fall as was off to a solid start in the spring until he was slowed by a hand the starter for short-snapping duties. injury that cost him valuable reps, while Pulley fought through A host of players could see action in all the return roles, an early injury to fi nish the spring on a strong note. Each will but DeBrian Holmes returns with the most experience hav- continue to gain experience this fall. ing brought back 10 kicks for 185 yards in 2005. Also likely to challenge for reps in the role are Elijah Brooks, Derek Cox, D.J. Secondary McAulay and Elliott Mack. All of the same are likely candidates Nowhere did graduation leave a bigger mark than in the to return punts as well, along with Alan Wheeling. secondary, where a combined 88 games of starting experience matriculated from the program in safeties James Miller (30) and Jon Shaw (28) and cornerback Stephen Cason (30). However, Tribe secondary mentor Scott Boone’s cupboard is far from bare, as the cornerback position will feature the return of a trio of athletes who have seen signifi cant game action in seniors Richard Riley (16 TT, 3 PBUs and one INT in ’05) and Alan Wheeling (27 TT) and sophomore Derek Cox (19 TT, one INT and one PBU). Riley and Wheeling have shared the starting duties opposite Cason for each of the past two seasons, while Cox gradually as- serted himself as the 2005 season wore on and returns as one of the team’s most gifted athletes. Riley has all the tools to be a standout cover corner, while Wheeling is a solid performer and a sure tackler both in the open fi eld and at the point of attack. Cox brings excellent size (6-1, 185 lbs.) and explosiveness to the position and has the potential to blossom into one of the league’s premier defensive players. With Shaw and Miller making the majority of starts at safety during each of the past two seasons, no current player on the Tribe roster boasts much playing experience. But, heady senior Zach Stout has been a key reserve for the past two seasons and has gained a strong knowledge of the Tribe’s system. He will be counted on to be the quarterback of the defense from the rover position. Sophomore Kevin Allen also served as a key reserve for most of 2005 and has the size and athleticism to be an impact player. The pair will be backed up by redshirt freshman Sheldon Alexander and speedy sophomore David Houff . Alexander is 22 2006 Football Media Guide Preseason Depth Chart OFFENSE DEFENSE WR 2 Elliott Mack SO 6-0 195 DE 97 Adrian Tracy RF 6-4 235

4 D.J. McAulay SO 5-11 180 93 Sean Lissemore RF 6-4 245

LT 67 Brent Cochran JR 6-5 300 DT 77 Brian Williamson SR 6-3 290

78 Chris Ilardo RF 6-3 316 57 Brian Neely SR 6-4 300

LG 72 Justin Oliver JR 6-4 295 DT 95 Cortenous Herbert RF 6-3 260

56 C.J. Muse RF 6-4 305 99 Josh Larkins SO 6-2 320

C 68 Cody Morris SR 6-4 285 DE 94 Josh Wright SR 6-3 245

51 Tim Kelley JR 6-2 316 92 Ryan Jones JR 6-3 260

RG 53 Luke Hiteshew SO 6-1 295 ILB 44 Josh Rutter SO 6-3 230

75 Eric O’Brien SO 6-1 270 39 T.J. O’Neill JR 6-1 241

RT 71 Brad Stewart JR 6-3 300 OLB 21 Michael Pigram SO 5-10 218

79 Michael Grant SO 6-5 300 40 Chris Ndubueze SR 6-1 230

TE 85 Matt Trinkle SR 6-5 260 OLB 23 Trevor McLaurin SR 5-11 236

86 Drew Atchison JR 6-7 250 50 Todd Reyher SO 6-0 215

WR 27 Joe Nicholas JR 6-3 210 CB 8 Alan Wheeling SR 5-9 180

11 John Taylor SR 6-3 210 37 Derek Cox SO 6-1 185

QB 18 Jake Phillips SO 6-3 225 SS 29 Zach Stout SR 6-0 195

10 Mike Potts JR 6-4 220 41 Sheldon Alexander RF 6-1 205

TB 9 Elijah Brooks SR 5-9 215 FS 36 Kevin Allen SO 6-2 205

28 DeBrian Holmes SO 5-9 185 22 David Houﬀ SO 6-1 185

FB 46 Matt Otey JR 5-11 230 CB 24 Richard Riley SR 6-2 190

49 Raphael Bynum RF 5-9 225 42 Fred Johnson RF 6-1 195 SPECIAL TEAMS PK 91 Blair Pritchard SR 5-11 235

HO 14 Christian Taylor SR 6-3 205

P 91 Blair Pritchard SR 5-11 235

LS 94 Josh Wright SR 6-3 245 The Tribe returns a total of 13 starters from the ﬁ nal depth chart in 2005, but W&M also welcomes back six more play- SS 67 Brent Cochran JR 6-5 300 ers with starting experience, including a pair of all-conference linebackers, Chris Ndubueze and Travis McLaurin, who both missed the entire 2005 season.

2006 Football Full Impact 23 2006 Tribe Football Rosters

No. Name Pos. Elg. Ht. Wt. Hometown High/Prep School 41 Alexander, Sheldon DB Fr. (R) 6-1 205 Gordonsville, VA Woodberry Forest 36 Allen, Kevin DB So. (R) 6-2 205 Richmond, VA Highland Springs 65 Allison, Kyle DL Fr. 6-2 280 Burke, VA Lake Braddock Seconodary 26 Alvarado, Michael DB/WR Fr. 6-0 180 Gaithersburg, MD Gaithersburg 16 Archer, R.J. QB/WR Fr. (R) 6-2 205 Earlysville, VA Albemarle 86 Atchison, Andrew TE Jr. 6-7 250 Charlottesville, VA Albemarle 88 Boykin, Obie DB So. (R) 6-3 205 Williamsburg, VA Surry County 9 Brooks, Elijah RB Sr. (R) 5-9 215 Largo, MD DeMatha 6 Burrow, Brandon WR Jr. (R) 5-11 185 Colonial Heights, VA Colonial Heights 49 Bynum, Raphael FB Fr. (R) 5-9 225 Staff ord, VA North Staff ord 19a Caldwell, David DB/RB Fr. 5-11 200 Montclair, NJ Lawrenceville School 7 Callahan, Mike QB Fr. 5-11 190 Mountville, PA Hempfi eld 67 Cochran, Brent OL Jr. (R) 6-5 300 Reston, VA South Lakes 32 Coley, Delmus RB Sr. (R) 5-8 198 Virginia Beach, VA Floyd Kellam 88a Conyers, Terreon WR Fr. 5-11 190 Norfolk, VA Booker T. Washington 37 Cox, Derek DB So. (R) 6-1 185 Winterville, NC J.H. Rose 15 Davis, Corey WR Sr. (R) 6-1 200 Chesapeake, VA Deep Creek 54 Dewispelaere, Nicholas LB Fr. 6-0 205 Virginia Beach, VA Floyd Kellam 3 Dill, Marshall WR/DB Fr. 5-10 170 Woodbridge, VA C.D. Hylton 81 Dohse, Cameron WR/DB Fr. 6-0 180 Clifton, VA Centreville 45 Falbo, Graham FB Jr. (R) 6-0 235 Centreville, VA Westfi eld 60 Ferebee, Melvin DL Fr. (R) 6-1 275 Hampton, VA Hampton Roads Academy 13 Francks, Evan DB/RB Fr. 5-11 200 Medford, NJ Shawnee 64 Frazier, Matthew OL/DL Fr. 6-3 290 Poquoson, VA Poquoson 79 Grant, Michael OL So. (R) 6-5 300 Wrightstown, NJ Notre Dame 31a Harris, Max DB/WR Fr. 5-10 175 Marietta, GA Sprayberry 95 Herbert, Cortenous DL Fr. (R) 6-3 260 Germantown, MD Northwest 17 Hill, Chase QB Fr. 6-2 195 Virginia Beach, VA Princess Anne 63 Hill, Keith OL/DL Fr. 6-4 305 Hamilton Square, NJ Lawrenceville School 59 Hissong, Gareth DE/TE Fr. 6-3 250 Hanover, PA Delone Catholic 53 Hiteshew, Luke OL So. (R) 6-1 295 Baltimore, MD Mount St. Joseph 43 Hobson, Jimmy FB Fr. 5-11 215 Cincinnati, OH St. Xavier 28 Holmes, DeBrian RB So. (R) 5-9 185 Fort Eustis, VA Woodside 35 Horvath, Ryan LB Jr. (R) 6-1 235 Midlothian, VA Midlothian 22 Houff , David DB So. (R) 6-1 185 Blacksburg, VA Blacksburg 74 Humphreys, Tommy OL Fr. 6-4 265 Centreville, VA Centreville 78 Ilardo, Chris OL Fr. (R) 6-3 316 Baltimore, MD St. Paul’s School 58 Jean-Pierre, Bryan OL/DL Fr. 6-3 245 Doralville, GA Dunwoody 42 Johnson, Fred DB Fr. (R) 6-1 195 Richmond, VA St. Christopher’s 92 Jones, Ryan DL Jr. (R) 6-3 260 Blacksburg, VA Blacksburg 51 Kelley, Tim OL Jr. 6-2 316 Pataskala, OH Watkins Memorial 84 Klatzkin, Daniel TE Fr. 6-4 235 Potomac, MD Randolph-Macon Academy 80 Lanning, Brian WR Fr. (R) 6-0 170 Frederick, MD Frederick 99 Larkins, Josh DL So. (R) 6-2 320 Toms River, NJ Toms River North 93 Lissemore, Sean DL Fr. (R) 6-4 245 Dumont, NJ Dumont 2 Mack, Elliott WR So. (R) 6-0 195 Irvington, NJ Delbarton 25 Marriner, Courtland RB/DB Fr. 5-9 180 Chesapeake, VA Western Branch 4 McAulay, D.J. WR So. 5-11 180 New Haven, CT Westminster School 62 McCutcheon, Thomas OL Fr. (R) 6-5 310 Chesapeake, VA Deep Creek 52 McLaurin, Travis LB Sr. (R) 5-11 240 Wilmington, DE Thomas McKean 23 McLaurin, Trevor LB Sr. (R) 5-11 236 Wilmington, DE Thomas McKean 87 Miller, David K/P Fr. 6-0 170 Centreville, VA Westfi eld 73 Miller, Tyler OL/DL Fr. 6-3 280 Virginia Beach, VA Kellam 19 Molenaar, Brett QB Fr. (R) 6-4 215 Cambria, CA Coast Union 61 Moore, Christopher OL Fr. (R) 6-1 260 Madison Heights, VA Amherst County 68 Morris, Cody OL Sr. 6-4 285 Jeansville, PA Hazelton Area 82 Muro, Evan TE So. (R) 6-6 250 Newport News, VA Warwick 56 Muse, C.J. OL Fr. (R) 6-4 305 Lexington, SC Lexington 40 Ndubueze, Chris LB Sr. (R) 6-1 230 Lanham, MD DeMatha 57 Neely, Brian DL Sr. (R) 6-4 300 Mechanicsville, VA Lee-Davis 47 Newby, Mario DB Fr. 6-0 180 Dendron, VA Surry County

24 2006 Football Media Guide 2006 Tribe Football Rosters No. Name Pos. Elg. Ht. Wt. Hometown High/Prep School 27 Nicholas, Joe WR Jr. (R) 6-3 210 Sugarloaf, PA Hazelton Area 30 Nickerson, Matt RB Fr. (R) 5-9 176 Fairfax Station, VA Woodson 75 O’Brien, Eric TE So. (R) 6-1 270 Abbottstown, PA Delone Catholic 72 Oliver, Justin OL Jr. (R) 6-4 295 Fairﬁ eld, PA Gettysburg 39 O’Neill, T.J. LB Jr. (R) 6-1 241 Duxbury, MA Tabor Academy 46 Otey, Matt FB Jr. (R) 5-11 230 Hershey, PA Hershey 18 Phillips, Jacob QB So. (R) 6-3 225 Warm Springs, VA Bath County 21 Pigram, Michael LB So. 5-10 218 Hopewell, VA Hopewell 10 Potts, Michael QB Jr. (R) 6-4 220 Middletown, DE Middletown 91 Pritchard, Blair K/P Sr. (R) 5-11 235 Mechanicsville, VA Atlee 96 Pulley, Daniel DL Fr. (R) 6-3 265 Chesapeake, VA Atlantic Shores Christian 76 Raxter, Joshua OL/DL Fr. 6-6 270 Marietta, GA Pope 50 Reyher, Todd LB So. (R) 6-0 215 Williamsburg, VA Lafayette 24 Riley, Richard DB Sr. (R) 6-2 190 Gaithersburg, MD Gaithersburg 89 Robertson, Eric WR Fr. (R) 6-2 180 Barboursville, VA Albemarle 34a Rojas, Christopher LB Fr. 5-11 200 Lightfoot, VA Bruton 44 Rutter, Josh LB So. (R) 6-3 230 Union Bridge, MD Francis Scott Key 33 Schonder, Thomas RB Fr. 5-11 175 Round Hill, VA Loudoun Valley 70 Shafran, Jonathan OL So. (R) 6-3 265 Great Falls, VA Langley 38 Smith, Colin DE/TE Fr. 6-4 220 Reedville, VA Northumberland 48 Steinman, Wes DB/LB Fr. 6-2 205 Wilmington, NC Hoggard 71 Stewart, Brad OL Jr. (R) 6-3 300 Bethel Park, PA Bethel Park 29 Stout, Zach DB Sr. (R) 6-0 195 Mechanicsville, VA Lee-Davis 14 Taylor, Christian QB Sr. (R) 6-5 205 Yorktown, VA Grafton 11 Taylor, John WR Sr. (R) 6-3 210 Washington, D.C. St. Albans 31 Tomon, Cody DB Jr. (R) 6-0 185 Cleveland, OH St. Ignatius 66 Toon, Derek OL/DL Fr. 6-3 280 Chester, VA Matoaca 97 Tracy, Adrian DL Fr. (R) 6-4 235 Sterling, VA Potomac Falls 85 Trinkle, Matt TE Sr. (R) 6-5 260 Whitehall, PA Allentown C. Catholic 69 Turner, William DL Jr. (R) 6-1 246 Wirtz, VA Franklin County 98 Varno, Rob TE Fr. (R) 6-5 225 Wilmington, NC Hoggard 5 Viola, Tony RB Jr. (R) 6-1 217 Broadway, VA Stonewall Jackson 8 Wheeling, Alan DB Sr. (R) 5-9 180 Dublin, VA Pulaski County 77 Williamson, Brian DL Sr. 6-3 290 Nakina, NC Whiteville 94 Wright, Josh DL Sr. (R) 6-3 245 Madison Heights, VA Amherst County

(R) - Redshirt 2006 Tribe Football Numerical Roster No...... Name ...... Pos. 27 ...... Nicholas, Joe ...... WR 51 ...... Kelley, Tim ...... OL 77 ...... Williamson, Brian ...... DL 2 ...... Mack, Elliott ...... WR 28 ...... Holmes, DeBrian ...... RB 52 ...... McLaurin, Travis ...... LB 78 ...... Ilardo, Chris ...... OL 3 ...... Dill, Marshall ...... WR/DB 29 ...... Stout, Zachary ...... DB 53 ...... Hiteshew, Luke ...... OL 79 ...... Grant, Michael ...... OL 4 ...... McAulay, D.J...... WR 30 ...... Nickerson, Matt ...... RB 54 ...... Dewispelaere, Nicholas ...... LB 80 ...... Lanning, Brian ...... WR 5 ...... Viola, Tony ...... RB 31a ...... Harris, Max ...... DB/WR 56 ...... Muse, C.J...... OL 81 ...... Dohse, Cameron ...... WR/DB 6 ...... Burrow, Brandon ...... WR 31 ...... Tomon, Cody ...... DB 57 ...... Neely, Brian ...... DL 82 ...... Muro, Evan ...... TE 7 ...... Callahan, Mike ...... QB 32 ...... Coley, Delmus ...... RB 58 ...... Jean-Pierre, Bryan ...... OL/DL 84 ...... Klatzkin, Daniel ...... TE 8 ...... Wheeling, Alan ...... DB 33 ...... Schonder, Thomas ...... RB 59 ...... Hissong, Gareth ...... DE/TE 85 ...... Trinkle, Matt ...... TE 9 ...... Brooks, Elijah ...... RB 34 ...... Rojas, Christopher ...... LB 60 ...... Ferebee, Melvin ...... DL 86 ...... Atchison, Andrew ...... TE 10 ...... Potts, Michael ...... QB 35 ...... Horvath, Ryan ...... LB 61 ...... Moore, Christopher ...... OL 87 ...... Miller, David ...... K/P 11 ...... Taylor, John ...... WR 36 ...... Allen, Kevin ...... DB 62 ...... McCutcheon, Thomas ...... OL 88 ...... Boykin, Obie ...... DB 13 ...... Francks, Evan ...... DB/RB 37 ...... Cox, Derek ...... DB 63 ...... Hill, Keith ...... OL/DL 88a ...... Conyers, Terreon ...... WR 14 ...... Taylor, Christian ...... QB 38 ...... Smith, Colin ...... DE/TE 64 ...... Frazier, Matthew ...... OL/DL 89 ...... Robertson, Eric ...... WR 15 ...... Davis, Corey ...... WR 39 ...... O’Neill, T.J...... LB 65 ...... Allison, Kyle ...... DL 91 ...... Pritchard, Blair ...... K/P 16 ...... Archer, R.J...... QB/WR 40 ...... Ndubueze, Chris ...... LB 66 ...... Toon, Derek ...... OL/DL 92 ...... Jones, Ryan ...... DL 17 ...... Hill, Chase ...... QB 41 ...... Alexander, Sheldon ...... DB 67 ...... Cochran, Brent ...... OL 93 ...... Lissemore, Sean ...... DL 18 ...... Phillips, Jacob ...... QB 42 ...... Johnson, Fred ...... DB 68 ...... Morris, Cody ...... OL 94 ...... Wright, Josh ...... DL 19 ...... Caldwell, David ...... DB/RB 43 ...... Hobson, Jimmy ...... FB 69 ...... Turner, William ...... DL 95 ...... Herbert, Cortenous ...... DL 19 ...... Molenaar, Brett ...... QB 44 ...... Rutter, Josh ...... LB 70 ...... Shafran, Jonathan ...... OL 96 ...... Pulley, Daniel ...... DL 21 ...... Pigram, Michael ...... LB 45 ...... Falbo, Graham ...... FB 71 ...... Stewart, Brad ...... OL 97 ...... Tracy, Adrian ...... DL 22 ...... Houff , David ...... DB 46 ...... Otey, Matt ...... FB 72 ...... Oliver, Justin ...... OL 98 ...... Varno, Rob ...... TE 23 ...... McLaurin, Trevor ...... LB 47 ...... Newby, Mario ...... DB 73 ...... Miller, Tyler ...... OL/DL 99 ...... Larkins, Josh ...... DL 24 ...... Riley, Richard ...... DB 48 ...... Steinman, Wes ...... DB/LB 74 ...... Humphreys, Tommy ...... OL 25 ...... Marriner, Courtland ...... RB/DB 49 ...... Bynum, Raphael ...... FB 75 ...... O’Brien, Eric ...... TE 26 ...... Alvarado, Michael ...... DB/WR 50 ...... Reyher, Todd ...... LB 76 ...... Raxter, Joshua ...... OL/DL 2006 Football Full Impact 25 Roster Breakdown BREAKDOWN BY STATE New Jersey (7) Virginia (53) 30 Nickerson, Matt Fairfax Station 19a Caldwell, David Montclair 41 Alexander, Sheldon Gordonsville 18 Phillips, Jake Warm Springs California (1) 13 Francks, Evan Medford 36 Allen, Kevin Richmond 21 Pigram, Michael Hopewell 19 Molenaar, Brett Cambria 79 Grant, Michael Wrightstown 65 Allison, Kyle Burke 91 Pritchard, Blair Mechanicsville 63 Hill, Keith Hamilton Square 16 Archer, R.J. Earlysville 96 Pulley, Daniel Chesapeake Connecticut (1) 99 Larkins, Josh Toms River 86 Atchison, Andrew Charlottesville 50 Reyher, Todd Williamsburg 4 McAulay, D.J. New Haven 93 Lissemore, Sean Dumont 88 Boykin, Obie Williamsburg 89 Robertson, Eric Barboursville 2 Mack, Elliott Irvington 6 Burrow, Brandon Col. Heights 34 Rojas, Christopher Lightfoot Delaware (3) 49 Bynum, Raphael Staff ord 33 Schonder, Thomas Round Hill 52 McLaurin, Travis Wilmington North Carolina (4) 67 Cochran, Brent Reston 70 Shafran, Jonathan Great Falls 23 McLaurin, Trevor Wilmington 37 Cox, Derek Winterville 32 Coley, Delmus Virginia Beach 88 Smith, Colin Reedville 10 Potts, Michael Middletown 48 Steinman, Wes Wilmington 88a Conyers, Terrion Norfolk 29 Stout, Zachary Mechanicsville 98 Varno, Rob Wilmington 15 Davis, Corey Chesapeake 14 Taylor, Christian Yorktown Georgia (3) 77 Williamson, Brian Nakina 54 Dewispelaere, Nicholas Virginia Beach 66 Toon, Derek Chester 31a Harris, Max Marietta 3 Dill, Marshall Woodbridge 97 Tracy, Adrian Sterling 58 Jean-Pierre, Bryan Doralville Ohio (3) 81 Dohse, Cameron Clifton 69 Turner, William Wirtz 76 Raxter, Joshua Marietta 43 Hobson, Jimmy Cincinnati 45 Falbo, Graham Centreville 5 Viola, Tony Broadway 51 Kelley, Tim Pataskala 60 Ferebee, Melvin Hampton 8 Wheeling, Alan Dublin Maryland (10) 31 Tomon, Cody Cleveland 64 Frazier, Matthew Poquoson 94 Wright, Josh Madison Heights 26 Alvarado, Michael Gaithersburg 17 Hill, Chase Virginia Beach 9 Brooks, Elijah Largo Pennsylvania (9) 28 Holmes, DeBrian Fort Eustis Washington, DC (1) 95 Herbert, Cortenous Germantown 7 Callahan, Mike Mountville 35 Horvath, Ryan Midlothian 11 Taylor, John Washington, DC 53 Hiteshew, Luke Baltimore 59 Hissong, Gareth Hanover 80 Houff , David Blacksburg 78 Ilardo, Chris Baltimore 68 Morris, Cody Jeansville 74 Humphreys, Tommy Centreville 84 Klatzkin, Daniel Potomac 27 Nicholas, Joe Sugarloaf 42 Johnson, Fred Richmond 80 Lanning, Brian Frederick 75 O’Brien, Eric Abbottstown 92 Jones, Ryan Blacksburg 40 Ndubueze, Chris Lanham 72 Oliver, Justin Fairfi eld 25 Marriner, Courtland Chesapeake 24 Riley, Richard Gaithersburg 46 Otey, Matt Hershey 62 McCutcheon, Thomas Chesapeake 44 Rutter, Josh Union Bridge 71 Stewart, Brad Bethel Park 87 Miller, David Centreville 85 Trinkle, Matt Whitehall 73 Miller, Tyler Virginia Beach Massachusetts (1) 61 Moore, Christopher Madison Heights 39 O’Neill, T.J. Duxbury South Carolina (1) 82 Muro, Evan Newport News 56 Muse, C.J. Lexington 57 Neely, Brian Mechanicsville 47 Newby, Mario Dendron

BREAKDOWN BY POSITION 4 D.J. McAulay So 5-11 170 Linebackers (8) BREAKDOWN BY CLASS (Returning Players Only) 27 Joe Nicholas Jr 6-3 211 35 Ryan Horvath Jr 6-1 220 89 Eric Robertson RF 6-2 180 52 Travis McLaurin Sr 5-11 240 Freshmen (28) - Allison, Alvarado, Quarterbacks (5) 11 John Taylor Sr 6-3 210 23 Trevor McLaurin Sr 5-11 230 Caldwell, Callahan, Conyers, Dew- 16 R.J. Archer RF 6-2 198 40 Chris Ndubueze Sr 6-1 237 ispelaere, Dill, Dohse, Francks, Fra- 19 Brett Molenaar RF 6-4 208 Off ensive Line (13) 39 T.J. O’Neill Jr 6-1 238 zier, Harris, Hill C., Hill K., Hissong, 18 Jake Phillips So 6-3 208 67 Brent Cochran Jr 6-5 300 21 Michael Pigram So 5-10 218 Hobson, Humphreys, Jean-Pierre, 10 Michael Potts Jr 6-4 224 79 Michael Grant So 6-5 305 50 Todd Reyher So 6-0 214 Klatzkin, Marriner, Miller D., Miller 14 Christian Taylor Sr 6-5 205 53 Luke Hiteshew So 6-1 287 44 Josh Rutter So 6-3 228 T., Newby, Raxter, Rojas, Schonder, Smith, Steinman, Toon 78 Chris Ilardo RF 6-3 310 Tailbacks (5) 51 Tim Kelley Jr 6-2 310 Defensive Backs (10) Redshirt Freshmen (18) - Alexander, 9 Elijah Brooks Sr 6-4 210 62 T. McCutcheon RF 6-5 315 41 Sheldon Alexander RF 6-1 200 Archer, Bynum, Ferebee, Herbert, 32 Delmus Coley Sr 5-8 195 61 Chris Moore RF 6-1 260 36 Kevin Allen So 6-2 195 Ilardo, Johnson, Lanning, Lissemore, 28 DeBrian Holmes So 5-9 180 68 Cody Morris Sr 6-4 285 88 Obie Boykin So 6-3 190 McCutcheon, Molenaar, Moore, 30 Matt Nickerson RF 5-9 176 56 C.J. Muse RF 6-4 310 37 Derek Cox So 6-1 185 Muse, Nickerson, Pulley, Robertson, 5 Tony Viola Jr 6-1 217 75 Eric O’Brien So 6-1 268 80 David Houff So 6-1 187 Tracy, Varno 72 Justin Oliver Jr 6-4 295 42 Fred Johnson RF 6-1 190 Fullbacks (3) 70 Jonathan Shafran So 6-3 265 24 Richard Riley Sr 6-2 185 Sophomores (17) - Allen, Boykin, Cox, Grant, Hiteshew, Holmes, 49 Raphael Bynum RF 5-9 230 71 Brad Stewart Jr 6-3 300 29 Zachary Stout Jr 6-0 190 Houff , Larkins, Mack, McAulay, Muro, 45 Graham Falbo Jr 6-0 250 31 Cody Tomon Jr 6-0 185 O’Brien, Phillips, Pigram, Reyher, Rut- 46 Matt Otey Jr 5-11 230 Defensive Line (11) 8 Alan Wheeling Sr 5-9 180 ter, Shafran 60 Melvin Ferebee RF 6-1 240 Tight Ends (4) 95 Cortenous Herbert RF 6-3 260 Specialists (1) Juniors (16) - Atchison, Burrow, Co- 86 Andrew Atchison Jr 6-7 235 92 Ryan Jones Jr 6-3 252 91 Blair Pritchard Sr 5-11 230 chran, Falbo, Horvath, Jones, Kelley, 82 Evan Muro So 6-6 246 99 Josh Larkins So 6-2 300 Nicholas, Oliver, O’Neill, Otey, Potts, 85 Matt Trinkle Sr 6-5 260 93 Sean Lissemore RF 6-4 245 Stewart, Tomon, Turner, Viola 98 Rob Varno RF 6-5 225 57 Brian Neely Sr 6-4 298 Seniors (17) - Brooks, Coley, Davis, 96 Daniel Pulley RF 6-3 262 McLaurin Travis, McLaurin Trevor, Wide Receivers (9) 97 Adrian Tracy RF 6-4 230 Morris, Ndubueze, Neely, Pritchard, 16 R.J. Archer RF 6-2 198 69 William Turner Jr 6-1 240 Riley, Stout, Taylor C., Taylor T., Trin- 6 Brandon Burrow Jr 5-11 180 77 Brian Williamson Sr 6-3 281 kle, Wheeling, Williamson, Wright 15 Corey Davis Sr 6-1 195 94 Josh Wright Sr 6-3 246 7 Brian Lanning RF 6-0 180 2 Elliott Mack So 6-0 188 26 2006 Football Media Guide