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IH, YEAR G/S Solo Ast TT TLs 2004 15/6 31 14 45 3 (-5) 2005 12/6 24 20 44 1 -5 (-3) Totals 27/12 55 34 89 4.5(-8)

YEAR SACKS FF FR PD INT BLK • 5-11,184, 2V 2004 0 1 1 9 2 0 • Cornerback, Junior 2005 0 0 1 10 3 0 • San Diego, California Totals 0 1 2 19 5 0 • Point Loma High School

Career highs: He had 11 tackles at Idaho State, 2005. He HONORS CANDIDATES returned a blocked field goal (by Alan Saenz) 67 yards for a touchdown at Northern Arizona. He had a 42-yard intercep­ tion return for a touchdown at Sacramento State, 2005.

Montana • 6-3, 205, 1V Jimmy finished spring drills as the starter at the “F” cornerback • Wide Receiver, Junior spot. He is the Grizzlies’ seventh leading returning tackier this sea­ • Colorado Springs, Colorado son with 44 stops a year ago. He has played in 27 straight games. • Oklahoma State/Palmer High School 2005 He started the last six games of the season and played in all 12 Montana contests. He led Montana and was ranked second in the Big Sky Griz head coach Bobby Hauck lauded Eric’s play last spring Conference in passes defended (13) with 10 pass deflections saying he was one of the most improved players on the team, and three interceptions. He was ranked eighth (tie) in the con­ and he will start at one of UM’s wide receiver spots. He is the ference with three interceptions and was an honorable mention team’s fourth-leading returning receiver. He begins his junior All-Big Sky pick. campaign with no touchdown receptions. 2004 2005 He played in all 15 games and started in six as a “true” fresh­ He started in 11 of 12 games (he did not start in the Oct. 22 game man. He was the 11th leading tackier on the team with 45 stops. against Cal Poly) and played in all 12. “EA” tied for fifth on the team He had a team-high nine pass deflections and was UM’s eighth with 14 receptions, while his 106 yards ranked him sixth. leading returning tackier. He was ranked among the league lead­ Oklahoma State ers in passes defended (nine pass deflections and two intercep­ He came to Montana as a sophomore transfer from Oklahoma tions). State and was a redshirt at OSU in 2003. High School High School Wilson was a first team All-Western League selection as a se­ Eric prepped at Palmer High School. He had 60 catches for nior at Point Loma High School in both football and basketball. 1,019 yards as a junior. His senior season he had 67 receptions He was voted team MVP in football in 2003 when he led his for 971 yards and 18 touchdowns. Allen was twice selected all- team with four interceptions. He scored 20 all-purpose touch­ state and all-conference. He was voted his Palmer High School downs his senior year. His head prep football coach was Mike team’s “Outstanding Receiver” as a junior and senior. His high Hastings. school coach was Rob Baker. He was voted team MVP in basketball as a junior and was sec­ Personal ond team all-league that season. His senior year in hoops he Birth date: November 6, 1984. His major is communication was team captain and voted team MVP. He earned three letters in studies. His parents are Patti Kryszanowki and Frank Allen of basketball and two in football. Colorado Springs. Personal Career highs His mom is Lona Hicks, and his dad is James Leon Wilson Jr., He had 3 receptions for 35 yards, with a long of 19 yards, all at both of San Diego. Jimmy’s major is business. Birth date: July Sacramento State, 2005. 30,1986.

Quoting Coach Bobby Hauck: “Eric Allen had one of the best Coach BobbyHauck says: “Attitude is probably the best word spring practices, if not the best, on our football team. He’s trans­ to describe Jimmy Wilson. He’s confident. He’s tough, and he’s formed himself from a guy who was not a real physical player an engaging young man to be around. From a skills standpoint, and was a little bit tentative, into a player who is a hard-charger he’s one of the better corners I’ve had the opportunity to coach. and leader at his position. He will be a force to be reckoned with He wants to be good, and the thing I like about him best is that this season.” he’s a corner who loves to hit you and loves to tackle.” Year G/S Rec. Yards Avg. TDs Long 2005 12/11 14 106 7.6 0 19 M ° ntana Cjrvzzlu * 2006 FOOTBALL » HONORS CANDIDATES * 71

• 6-4, 210, 2V • 6-7,310, 2V • Wide Receiver, Junior • Offensive Tackle, Junior • Great Falls, Montana • Steilacoom, Washington • C.M. Russell High School • Steilacoom High School

Montana Montana Ryan will start for the second season in a row in 2006. Cody will start for the second season in a row. He was moved 2005 from left tackle to right tackle in the spring to replace first team He had a team-leading 50 receptions, along with 499 yards and All-Big Sky Conference pick Brad Rhoades, who graduated. Ba- a pair of touchdowns. He started all 12 games and was an honor­ logh started in 15 straight games. able mention All-Big Sky Conference selection. 2005-2004 2004 He started all 12 games at left tackle. In 2004 he was pressed Ryan saw duty as a true freshman and had two receptions for into duty as a “true” freshman due to injuries on the offensive line 24 yards. and started at right tackle in Montana’s last three Division l-AA High School playoff games. He was a three-year starter at C.M. Russell High School. High School “Bags” was a first team all-state pick as a junior when he caught As a senior at Steilacoom High School he was first team all­ 76 passes for 1,289 yards and 11 touchdowns. league on offense and defense. He was named first team all- His senior season he had 32 receptions for 842 yards, aver­ state by the Tacoma News Tribune. He participated in the Wash­ aged 26.3 yards per grab, and was first team all-state. His sopho­ ington All-Star Game. He was named a 2003 “Red Chip Recruit” more year the Rustlers went 13-0 en route to the state football following his senior year. title, while his junior team was runner-up. His Steilacoom High School squad, a 2-A school located south He was voted “Most Improved” and named to Great Falls of Tacoma, was 10-2 in 2003 and advanced to the state quarter­ Tribune’s “Super State Team” following his junior year. His high finals. He was a first team all-league selection both ways as a school football coach was Montana High School Hall of Famer junior. His high school football coach was Eric Miller. Jack Johnson. He was a two-year starter in basketball on a team that was ranked Ryan served as a team captain in football, basketball and track second in the state in his senior year. as a senior. He was chosen team MVP and was the top rebounder Personal on CMR’s state “AA” championship team that was 22-1 in 2003. His parents are Steven and Patricia Balogh of Steilacoom. His He was named all-state and all-tournament that year as well. major is health and human performance. Birth date: February 14, Personal 1986. Cody had a 3.75 GPA in high school. His parents are Don and Jan Bagley of Great Falls. His major is business, and he wrote that his career goal is to coach football. Quoting Coach Bobby Hauck: “Cody was thrown into a start­ Birth date: December 15, 1984. His dad, Don, was an outstand­ ing role as a true freshman which is highly unusual at an offensive ing running back at Montana State. line position. He came in and did it during our drive to the national Career highs championship game two years ago. We want him to continue to He had nine catches vs. Eastern Washington, 2005; 122 yards become consistent. He’s got a great frame. He’s got good athletic and a long of 57 yards vs. Portland State, 2005. ability, and he’s got a chance to be a big-time player at tackle.”

Quoting Coach Bobby Hauck: “Ryan is a big wide receiver who is gifted athletically. He can run and jump. He can make great catches in traffic. He’s a guy who has become tougher and tougher. We are looking for him to have a break-out year this year.”

YEAR G/S REC. YARDS AVG. TD LONG 2004 12/0 2 24 12.0 0 14 2005 12/12 50 499 10.0 2 57 (PSU) TOTALS 24/12 52 523 10.1 2 57

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Year G/S Solo Ast. TT TL 2004 14/0 14 8 22 7 (-26) 2005 12/0 22 26 48 7 (-39) TOTALS 26/0 36 34 70 14 (-65) 6-3, 230, 2V Year Sack Int. PD FR FF BLK Defensive End, Junior 2004 3 (-20) 0 1 1 0 0 Hardin, Montana 2005 3 (-25) 0 2 2 1 0 Hardin High School TOTALS 6 (-45) 0 3 3 1 0 Montana Kroy is a talented player and relentless pass rusher and has the ability to start for a lot of teams, but he’s played behind All- Americans Lance Spencer and Mike Murphy the past couple of years. In just two seasons he already ranked among UM’s lead­ ers for tackles for losses with 14. He will see plenty of action at both defensive end spots and play on several of UM’s special 6-2, 190, Junior, 2V teams. Kicker/Punter 2005 Helena, Montana He played in all 12 games last season and was Montana’s fifth- Helena High School leading tackier, despite no starts. He was third on the team with Montana seven sacks for minus-39 yards and tied for the team-high (with Dan is in his third season as the Griz place-kicker and is also now-graduated Shane MacIntyre and Alan Saenz) with two fum­ ble recoveries. the back-up punter. He is already ranked sixth in career scoring at Montana with 199 points. 2004 2005 He was another “true” freshman who saw action for the Griz­ He was a second team All-Big Sky Conference selection for the zlies due to injuries at his position and because of his abilities. second year in a row. He made 14-of-21 field goal attempts and He played in 14 of 15 games. (He missed UM’s first-round l-AA 34-of-36 PATs. He was ranked 19th in the nation with 1.17 field playoff game against Northwestern State due to an injury.) He had goals a game. He had converted 67 straight PAT’s dating back to the third most (tied) tackles for loss on the team with seven. Kroy the 2004 season but missed his fifth attempt against Fort Lewis was moved from linebacker to defensive end in the fall of 2004. in the season opener last year. High School He was forced into punting duties when Tyson Johnson was in­ He earned eight letters at Hardin High School: three each in jured late in the season and had nine punts for a 41.4-yard average football and wrestling and two in track. against Cal Poly in UM’s Division l-AA playoff game last season. He was a first team all-state pick and team captain as a junior He was a perfect three-of-three in field goal attempts in Griz wins and senior at linebacker. He was chosen first team all-confer­ ence at running back in 2002 and 2003. at Idaho State, against Portland State and at Northern Arizona. He booted a career-long 50-yard field goal at Northern Arizona on He participated in Montana’s Annual East-West Shrine Game. Nov. 5, which ties him for the seventh longest in Griz history. His high school football coaches were Kelly Kinsey and former 2004 (1971-75) Griz tight end Duane Walker. As a “true” freshman, he connected on 18-of-29 of his field Biermann was one of the state’s premier wrestlers at the “A” goal attempts, was a perfect 63-of-63 in PATs, and scored 123 level and placed second in the state as a junior and senior. His points. His 123 points were the second most in school history senior year in wrestling he was team captain, had the most take­ (the 11th most in league history), trailing only Chris Snyder, who downs and most pins, and was voted his team’s “Most Valuable scored 124 points at UM in 2003. Wrestler.” He was a second team All-Big Sky pick and was tabbed the Big Personal Sky’s “Special Teams Player of the Week” three times. He was He is a sociology major. His parents are Keith and Kathy Bier­ ranked 16th in the nation in l-AA field goals (1.20 a game). mann of Hardin. Birth date: September 12,1985. Kroy had a 3.6 GPA in high school. High School At Helena High School he was a two-time first team all-state Career Highs and an all-league kicker and punter. He played in Montana’s An­ He had six tackles in three games, 2005; he had two tackles for losses vs. Hofstra, 2004. nual East-West Shrine Game and the Montana-North Dakota All- Star Game. His senior season he connected on 26-of-29 PATs and booted Quoting Coach Bobby Hauck: “Kroy is another player who we five field goals, including a long of 53 yards. He was also a first wish we didn’t have to play as a true freshman, but because of injury he did. It’s hard to believe that he is already a junior. He’s a nasty team all-conference pick and second team all-state selection at football player who plays extremely hard. He comes off the ball and wide receiver, where he set school records with 13 touchdown has great speed. He’s learned to play with great leverage. He’s got catches for 931 yards. good hands in pass rush and the ability to tackle and chase down In his prep career, 97 percent of his kickoffs were touchbacks, and quarterbacks and running backs in the open field.” his 10 career field goals tied the school record. Dan’s prep coach was former (1985-88) Griz quarterback Tony Arntson. He lettered (Continued on page 27) M o n ta n a C jn zz\n Z6 2006 FOOTBALL * HONORS CANDIDATES

(Carpenter continued from page 26) lete of the Year” for preps in 2002. Career-wise he had 93 catches for 1,972 yards and 18 touchdowns. He also earned three letters three times in football, twice in track, and once in basketball. in basketball and four in track. Personal He was an all-state selection in football and track. He was a His parents are Val and Diane Carpenter of Helena. Dan’s ma­ first team all-conference pick in basketball, football, and track, jor is chemistry. Birth date: November 25, 1985. He was a mem­ and team captain in all of those sports as well. His high school ber of the National Honor Society in high school with a 3.7 GPA. football coach was Joel Vincent. Career Highs Personal Long field goal: 50-yard field goal at Northern Arizona, 2005 His mom is Susan Chambers of Mill Creek. Craig’s major is com­ He kicked three field goals in three different games, 2005. Long munications. Birth date: June 29, 1985. punt: 55 yards vs. Cal Poly, 11/26/05. Quoting Coach Bobby Hauck: “Craig Chambers is an ex­ Misc.: He had a 14-yard rushing touchdown vs. NAU, 2004, tremely talented young man. He’s got speed. He’s got size. He’s got and he scored 16 points in that game with a rushing touchdown, the ability to make plays in the open field.The only thing holding him two field goals, and four PATs. back to date is his ability to learn the offense, and he’s continuing Coach Bobby Hauck says: “Dan’s got a big leg and continues to improve in that area. I expect him to be a weapon for our offense to get stronger. Accuracy is an on-going process for all kickers, es­ this fall and a player other teams will have to deal with when they pecially young players who get thrown into it as Dan did. We are line up against us. He made a lot of plays in the Pac-10, and he was expecting him to be “Mr. Consistent,” put points on the board for us, one of the better players at the University of Washington. Certainly, and also control field position with his kickoffs.” I am excited about him being an impact player in our conference.”

Season FG-FGA-Pct. 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 2004 18-29-.621 0-0 4-7 7-10 7-10 2005 14-21-.667 0-0 4-5 8-8 1-7 TOTALS 32-50-.640 0-0 8-12 15-18 8-17 21 ' * Season 50+ LONG BLK PATs Points • 6-2, 248, 3V 2004 0-2 49 1 63-63 123* • Defensive End, Senior 2005 1-1 50 1 34-36 76 • Idaho Falls, Idaho TOTALS 1-3 50 2 97-99 199 • Skyline High School ‘ includes rush TD Montana Dustin has been a steady force for the Griz the past couple of seasons and would have started for a lot of teams during that time span, but instead he backed up four-year starter Lance Spencer. He begins his senior season with 95 career tackles and 2 is ranked among UM’s all-time leaders in career tackles for loss (13) and sacks (10). He is UM’s third-leading returning tackier this season. • 6-4, 200, TR 2005 • Wide Receiver, Junior He played in all 12 games and started in two (Portland State • Mill Creek, Wash. and at Northern Arizona). Despite just two starts he was the • U of Washington/Henry M. Jackson High School team’s fourth-leading tackier with 51 stops. 2004 Montana He was hampered with a leg injury mid-way through the sea­ Craig had an excellent spring and should start at one of UM’s son, but he got an opportunity late in the year and started in wide receiver spots. the last four games. In those four starts he garnered 28 tackles, 2005 including five tackles for losses, four sacks, and had a forced He was the second-leading receiver for the University of Wash­ fumble and a pass deflection. He was Montana’s 12th leading ington Huskies last season with 31 receptions for 573 yards and (tied) tackier with 44 stops. He was a second team All-District 7 a team-high six receiving touchdowns. His 36 points ranked him academic team pick. second (tie) on the team in scoring. 2003 2004-2003 He played in 12 of 13 games. He was moved from linebacker Chambers was also second on the team in receiving (19 catches back to defensive end in the spring. for 408 yards and two touchdowns) in 2004 as a redshirt freshman 2002 despite playing in only five games. He was tabbed Washington’s Dlouhy was chosen Montana’s scout team MVP on defense “Most Outstanding Freshman” that season. He had career-highs and was a redshirt. of eight catches for 189 yards versus Cal in 2004. High School Craig was a 2003 redshirt at the University of Washington. He prepped at Skyline High School in Idaho Falls where he High School earned eight letters: three each in football and track and two in He caught 48 passes for 804 yards as a senior at Jackson High basketball. School. He was chosen by the Seattle Times as the “North Ath- (Continued on page 28)

ZOO6 Yootbali 7 / MONTANA GRIZZLIES * HONORS CANDIDATES (Dlouhy continued from page 27 High School His senior season he had 114 total tackles, and as a tight end, He earned two letters in football and two in track at Billings Senior he had 28 catches for 450 yards and nine touchdowns. He was High School. He was named first team “AA” all-state and all-confer­ selected first team all-state as a junior and senior in football. His ence as a senior. He participated in Montana’s annual East-West senior year he was chosen his conference’s “Defensive Player Shrine Game as well as the Montana-Dakota Badlands Bowl. of the Year” and his team’s “Most Inspirational Player.” He was His high school football coach was former (1987-88) Griz wide a three-time all-conference pick at defensive end and named receiver Mark Sulser. Dow’s 2003 Billings Senior team was the all-league twice at tight end. His prep football coach was Dale state “AA” runner-up. Guilford. He was selected basketball team MVP twice and was He served as football and track team captain as a senior. He was a two-time all-league pick. He was team captain in both football voted “Most Inspirational” in track as a junior and senior. He was and basketball. selected the Midland Round Table’s “Billings Athlete of the Year” in Personal 2004. He placed fourth in the state “AA” discus as a junior. He is a business administration major. Birth date: October 27, Personal 1983. His parents are Duane and Debbie Dlouhy of Idaho Falls. His mom is Sue Dow of Billings. His major is pyschology. Birth Dustin’s dad Duane was an All-Big Sky tight end at Boise State date: February 25, 1986. Misc.:His senior year he was his high in 1981 and played for the Broncos in 1980 when they won the I- school’s student body president and maintained a 3.6 GPA. AA national title. Dustin was his high school’s Valedictorian with Quoting Coach Bobby Hauck :“Colin is a big, powerful man, a 4.0 GPA. His cousin, Matt Dlouhy, is a starting forward and a who plays angry, which is what we like out of our offensive linemen, senior on Montana’s basketball team. Dustin has been an all-Big and in particular the inside guys. Colin is the player in our offensive Sky Conference academic team pick the past three seasons and line group who can lead that group by just how darn hard he plays. maintains a 3.62 GPA. He’s a battler, and I hope that his intensity level carries over to the Career Highs other guys on the O-line.” He had 10 tackles, three tackles for losses and two sacks, all vs. Sam Houston State, 2004. Coach Bobby Hauck says“Dustin’s : made some great plays for us during his career here. He had off-season surgery, and my hope for him is that he has a healthy senior season. Let’s hope that 2.6 he can go out there and consistently be able to make the kind of plays that he has made when healthy. We want him to have a big • 6-2, 188, 3V year, play injury-free, go out and get after folks, and reek the havoc • Punter, Senior that he has at different times during his career.” • Stevensville, Montana • Stevensville High School YEAR G/S FF FR PD INT BLK Montana 2003 12/0 0 0 0 0 0 Tyson will start for the Griz for the fourth consecutive season. 2004 12/4 1 0 1 0 0 He has been ranked among the top 20 in Division l-AA in punting 2005 12/2 0 0 1 0 0 average the past three seasons. He had a string of 39 starts in TOTAL 36/6 1 0 2 0 0 a row broken when he was injured late last season and missed YEAR G/S Solo Ast TT TLs SACKS UM’s playoff game against Cal Poly. Of his 175 career punts, 48 2003 12/0 1 4 5 0 0 (27 percent) have been inside the opponents’ 20-yard line, and 2004 12/4 18 26 44 7 (-33) 6(-31) 35 have gone 50 yards (29 percent) or more. 2005 12/2 20 31 51 6 (-42) 4 (-38) 2005 TOTAL 36/6 39 61 95 13(-75) 10(-69) He was the 17th-ranked punter in the country, averaging 41.0 yards a punt. He had season highs with 20 punts inside the op­ ponents’ 20-yard line and an unprecedented 18 kicks of 50 yards or more. He was a second team All-Big Sky Conference pick . 2004 He was ranked 15th in the nation, averaging 41.4 yards per at­ tempt, and 15 of his 56 punts (27 percent), he placed inside the opponents’ 25-yard line. • 6-5, 3 1 5 ,1V 2003 • Offensive Guard, Sophomore • Billings, Montana As a “true” freshman he earned honorable mention All-Big Sky hon­ ors and was ranked 15th in l-AA, averaging 42.4 yards on 56 punts. • Billings Senior High School High School Montana Johnson earned nine letters at Stevensville High School: three An up-and-coming young lineman, Colin ended spring drills as in football, three in basketball, and three in golf. the starter at right guard. As a senior he was a first team all-state pick in football at free 2005-2004 safety, at punter and at kicker, and an all-state at punter/kicker as He saw considerable action on the offensive line and on sev­ a junior. He participated in Montana’s Annual East-West Shrine eral special teams. He had a difficult year on a personal level, Game. His high school football coach was former (1981-84) Griz losing his dad, Jim, to illness during the season. He was a red- quarterback Bobby Connors. shirt at UM in 2004.______(Continued on page 29) Mon tana (jrizzli'es 18 2006 FOOTBALL » HONORS CANDIDATES

(Johnson continued from page 28) He served as the team captain in the Montana-North Dakota He was a three-time all-conference selection in football, bas­ All-Star Game. He also played in Montana’s annual East-West ketball, and golf. He was a three-time all-state pick in golf. Shrine Game. He played in the “AA” state championship game his freshman Personal He is a business major. Birth date: November 29,1984. Tyson’s year, and in semi-final contests his sophomore and junior sea­ parents are Cory and Tammy Johnson of Stevensville. He had a sons. He was a four-year letterman in football for coach Paul Kla- 3.8 GPA in high school. boe. He also lettered in track. He served as team captain on the Career Highs football and track teams as a senior. He had nine punts for 363 yards vs. Cal Poly, 2003. Long punt: Personal 67 yards vs. at Montana State, 2005, and vs. Idaho State, 2004. He is a business administration major. Birth date: September He had four punts of 60 yards or more last year, including a 66- 9,1984. Parents: Bill and Bev Ryan of Billings. Kyle’s older broth­ yarder at Idaho State. He had a four-yard touchdown run in the er, Casey, was an offensive lineman at Montana from 1998-2000, regular-season game against Cal Poly last season. while his older brother Pat was a linebacker at Notre Dame from Quoting Coach Bobby Hauck: “Tyson’s a good athlete at our 2000- 2002. punter’s spot. When he is hitting the ball cleanly, he provides us a Career Highs weapon to change field position and helps us control field position, He had 10 tackles at Montana State (and a career-best seven which in any kind of tight ball game is imperative. We want him to unassisted stops) and vs. Cal Poly in a l-AA playoff game, 2005. have a consistent season and not have any peaks or valleys. Cer­ He had interceptions at Idaho State and at Northern Arizona tainly, his off-season work has shown us that he has the potential to last year. He had an interception his freshman year at home be consistent in this, his senior year.” against Idaho State. Quoting Coach Bobby Hauck: “Kyle was probably to me the biggest surprise on our defense last year, because I didn’t think that Season G/S Punts Yds. Avg. Long 50+ 120 he was ready to play at the level he did. When he was thrown into 2003 13/13 56 2,316 41.4 59 9 13 the mix last year, all he did was perform. He’s really excited about 2004 15/15 56 2,318 41.4 67 8 15 his play. He’s done nothing but get better this off-season, and he 2005 11/11 63 2,585 41.0 67 18 20 should have a great year. He and Shawn Lebsock are what you want Totals 39/39 175 7,219 41.25 67 35 48 in your middle linebackers. They’re tough guys who get downhill and get to the running back in a hurry.”

Year G/S Solo Ast. TT TL Sack 2004 15/0 8 12 20 2 (-2) 1(-2) 2005 12/10 34 42 76 2 (-3) 1(-2) TOTALS 27/10 34 42 96 4(-5) 2 (-4)

• 6-3, 225, 2V Year G/S Int. PD FR FF BLK • Linebacker, Junior 2004 15/0 1 0 0 1 0 • Billings, Montana 2005 12/10 2 0 0 0 0 • Billings West High School TOTALS 27/10 3 0 0 1 0

Montana Kyle is a quality young player, and he will start again at the “mike” linebacker position. 2005 He was Montana’s second leading tackier and started the last 6 6 10 games of the season. He had a team-high 34 unassisted tack­ les. He was named to the Big Sky Conference’s all-academic • 6-4, 285, 1V team and maintains a 3.24 GPA. • Offensive Tackle, Sophomore 2004 • Lewiston, Idaho He played in all 15 games and had 20 tackles and played on • Arizona State/Lewiston Senior HS m r numerous special teams. 2003 Montana He was a redshirt at Montana. Brent had an outstanding spring and earned the starting berth at High School left tackle. He was moved from guard to tackle this past spring. He was chosen the co-defensive MVP of the state in class “AA” 2005-2004 following his senior year at Billings West High School, sharing He saw some action at guard last season and played on numer­ the award with Griz senior safety and fellow Billings product Matt ous special teams. He joined Montana prior to fall drills, transfer­ Lebsock. ring from Arizona State. He was a redshirt at ASU in 2004. He was a first team all-state pick as a junior and senior at line­ High School backer and a three-time all-conference selection at that position. He earned 10 letters in four sports at Lewiston High School: He was an honorable mention all-state pick at tight end. three each in football and basketball and two in both track and Ryan led his prep team in tackles as a junior and senior. His tennis. senior year he garnered 125 tackles and caught 20 passes. Ca­ reer-wise, he had more than 400 career tackles. (Continued on page 30)

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(Russum continued from page 29) x ' y lU O fiE M He was a two-time all-state football player as a prep, and cho­ sen to the North Idaho first team offensive lineman. He served as j / u r m m team captain in football. He received the “Best Offensive Line­ man Award” as a junior and senior. He averaged eight-and-a-half • 6-2, 215, 2V pancake blocks a game his senior season. His high school foot­ • Linebacker, Junior ball coach was Emmett Dougherty. • Fort Benton, Montana Russum was named first team North Idaho in basketball as a • Fort Benton High School senior and was team captain in that sport as well. His senior year he averaged 16.2 points a game. He received the “Bengal Award” Montana in basketball following his senior season. He placed second in the Loren will start at the “will” linebacker position for the second state track meet in the shot put with a throw of 50-plus feet. season in a row. Personal 2005 His major is business. Brent’s parents are Patricia and Ron He started Montana’s first two games at the “will” linebacker Pardue of Lewiston and Mark Russum of Grangeville, Idaho. position and had nine tackles in those two contests, but suffered Birth date: August 21, 1985. a leg injury against Oregon and did not return to action until more Quoting Coach Bobby Hauck: “Brent has a very exciting fu­ than two months later (Nov. 12) at Sacramento State. ture in our program. He had to find his way last year as a transfer. He had five tackles, including 1.5 for losses in UM’s first-round He moved from guard to tackle this spring, and he looks a lot more playoff game loss to Cal Poly. natural there than he did at guard. We’re expecting him to control 2004 the left edge of our offensive line this fall.” He played in all 15 games and was 12th (tied with Dustin Dlouhy) on the team with 44 tackles. He had the fourth most (tied with three other players) tackles for loss with six. He was UM’s 10th leading returning tackier. He was named to the Big Sky Con­ ference’s all-academic team and had a 3.64 GPA. 2003 He redshirted at Montana. He was honored and recognized by former Griz All-American defensive end Ciche Pitcher when Pitcher chose him to wear the number 37 (a number that has been passed down to several players who are from the state of Montana since the late 80’s). High School Utterback was a 10-time letterman at Fort Benton High School, earning four letters in both football and track and two in basketball. His senior season he rushed for 1,547 yards and 24 touch­ downs to lead Fort Benton to a 12-0 record and the state “B” championship (2002). His high school football coach was Kevin Smith. Career-wise he rushed for 4,032 yards and 55 touch­ downs. In football he was twice all-state, a three-time MVP pick, and a four-time all-conference selection. While running track as a prep, Fort Benton High School gar­ nered state championships in 2001 and 2003. He was a four-time all-state performer in track and twice was selected the state’s MVP in that sport. He served as team captain in football and track. Personal He is a pre-pharmacy major. Parents are Brad and Suzan Ut­ terback of Fort Benton. Birth date: February 26,1984. His broth­ er Brandon is a redshirt freshman running back at Montana.

Loren Utterback Career Stats Quoting Coach Bobby Hauck: “Loren is a hard-working, hard- charging football player. He played small high school football and lost most of last season because of injury inhibited his development Year G/S Solo Ast. TT TL Sack to a degree. With that being said, we are expecting great things out of 2004 15/0 17 27 44 6 (-30) 2(18) him. He comes on every time that he gets a chance to take the field. 2005 5/2 7 10 17 2.5(-13) 2 (-12) He learns best by playing. If he stays healthy this year, he’ll get better TOTALS 17/2 24 37 61 8.5 (-43) 4(-30) and better as a football player on a weekly basis.”

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Montana: Cole finished spring drills as the back-up at Montana: Reggie had an excellent spring and will back up Griz quarterback behind senior transfer Josh Swogger. senior Walter Payton Award candidate Lex Hilliard. 2005: He played in all 12 games and started the last eight 2005: He was at the University of Louisville but was injured contests and had a record of 5-3. He passed for 1,275 yards and and did not have a carry. eight touchdowns and rushed for 84 yards. He was named to the 2003-2004: He played in 11 games in 2004 at Louisville and All-Big Sky Conference academic team and carries a 3.26 GPA. rushed for 116 yards and a score (against Army). 2004: A redshirt at Montana. 2003: He was a 2003 redshirt at Louisville. High School: He completed 158-of-262 (60.3%) passes for High School: He prepped at Centennial High School where he 2,190 yards and 19 touchdowns and rushed for five touchdowns rushed for 3,184 yards and 36 touchdowns as a senior and was as a senior at San Clemente High School when his team went 9- named the “British Columbia Player of the Year”...voted Senior 4 and advanced to the state semifinals his senior year...one of 35 Bowl MVP, the annual game for top graduating seniors... chosen athletes honored as Orange County Hall of Fame Scholar “Outstanding Offensive Player” as a junior..first team all-state and Athlete ...senior year he was first team All-South Coast League, all-conference, and Province MVP as a senior....his prep football honorable mention Division II All-CIF, offensive MVP and team coaches were Kevin Chin and John Gould...also lettered in track captain...named Orange County Register’s preseason offensive and rugby. MVP as a senior...his prep football coach was Eric Patton...a Personal: Reggie is a sociology major. His parents are Donna National Football Foundation scholar-athlete (3.8 GPA). and Ken Bradshaw of Coquitlam. Birth date: March 4, 1984. Personal: His major is business. His parents are Craig and (He originally signed to play football at Boise State.) Sheryl Bergquist of San Clemente. Birth date: November 16, 1985. Career highs: He went 25-of-40 for 246 yards vs. Eastern Washington, 2005. Long pass: 66 vs. Cal Poly, 11/26/05. He had two scoring passes in a road win at Idaho State and in a home win over Cal Poly last season. He does not have a rushing TD. omas G/S Att.-Comp.-lnt. Pet. Yards TDs Long £>roolcs- 12/8 246-133-6 54.1 1,275 8 66 24 * Petch er

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Montana: Thomas is competing for playing time at running back. 2005: He was injured in fall drills and redshirted. High School: He was first team All-Seattle Area as a senior as an all-purpose back, when he rushed 171 times for 1,282 yards, had 50 catches for 611 yards, and scored 18 touchdowns...a first team all-league pick as a junior and senior...first team All-King County in 2003 and 2004....his Interlake High School football coach was Luke Huard, younger brother of NFL quarterbacks Damon and Brock Huard...team captain, MVP, and “Most Inspirational” in football in 2004...three-year football letterman...also lettered in basketball (two), baseball (two), and track (one). Personal: His major is pharmacy. His parents are Lynette Brooks-Fletcher of Bellevue, and Thomas Fletcher of Federal Way, Washington. Birth date: April 16,1987.

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Sophomore Defensive Tackle • Junior Cornerback 6-3, 265, 1V • 5-11,165, 2V Billings, Montana • Los Angeles, California Billings West High School • Cathedral High School

Montana: Jesse was hampered with a leg injury this past Montana: Chris did not play spring football because of a severe spring and ended spring drills as the back-up at one of UM’s leg injury that he susustained in practice last November, but he is defensive tackle spots. expected to be at 100 percent by this fall. 2005: He was also slowed by injuries, but started in two games 2005: He returned to action after a one-year hiatus and played (Eastern Washington and at Sacramento State). in 10 games. He had 12 kickoff returns for a 19.3-yard average, 2004: He was a redshirt at Montana. which ranked him seventh in the Big Sky Conference. High School: His senior season at Billings West High School 2004: He was a redshirt at Montana. was cut short by an ankle injury, but he was still invited to play in 2003: He was slated to redshirt but was activated in the sixth Montana’s annual Montana East-West Shrine Game...he was an game of the season against Weber State. all-state pick in football as a junior...served as team captain...his High School: He was chosen Cathedral High School’s grid coach was Paul Klaboe..he earned five letters as a prep: “Defensive Player of the Year” following his senior season...first three in football and two in track. team All-Wave Region at cornerback and at returner as a Personal: His father, Bruce Carlson is ranked sixth in Montana senior...selected first team cornerback by the Los Angeles history with 196 career points (1974-77). His grandfather, Gene Times...also a track standout, he was the league champion in the Carlson, was a former star athlete for the Griz and head football 100 meters, running a 10.54...a three-year letterman in track and coach (1976-79) at UM. His cousin, Torrey Thomas, is UM’s baseball...his prep football coach was Kevin Pearson. starting free safety. His major is business. His parents are Bruce Personal: He is a sociology studies major. His parents are and Judy Carlson of Billings. Birth date: October 4, 1985. Denise and Marion Clark of Los Angeles. Birth date: October 30, 1984. Year G/S UT AT TT TL Career High: He had five tackles at Idaho State, 2003. 2005 8/2 7 7 14 1(-2) Year G/S UT AT TT PD Int. 2003 8/6 9 7 16 4 0 2005 10/0 8 5 13 3 1 TOTALS 1 8 /6 1 7 1 2 29 7 1 D a n d a r t e r J a re tt

Sophomore Defensive Tackle S3 C o l d e r 6-5, 300, 1V Bellingham, Washington Sophomore Wide Receiver Bellingham High School 6-5, 190, SQ Roseville, California Montana: Dan was moved from offense to defense this past Oakmont High School spring and finished 2006 spring drills as the back-up at defensive tackle behind senior Kerry Mullan. Montana: Brett is working hard and competing for time at 2005: He saw action at offensive tackle and was moved to one of UM’s wide receiver spots. defense late in the season due to so many injuries at that position, 2005: He did not see any action. earning a letter. 2004: He was a redshirt at Montana. 2004: A redshirt at Montana. High School: He earned nine letters in four sports at High School: He was a three-year letterman in football at Oakmont High School: three each in football and basketball, two Bellingham High School...as a senior he was named first team in baseball, and one in soccer...as a senior he was his team’s All-Northwest League on offense and on defense...he also earned offensive MVP, as well an an all-state and all-conference two letters in both track and swimming...his high school football selection...his senior year he had 49 receptions for 1,053 yards coach was Alex Buchan. and 12 touchdowns...his high school football coach was Bob Personal: His parents are Roger and Janie Carter of Vukaljovich...team captain his senior season in football, basketball, Bellingham. His grandfather, Gale Carter, played football at the and baseball...voted “Most Complete Player” in hoops. University of Washington. His major is business and he maintains Personal: Brett’s parents are Cliff and Gayle Colyer of a 3.62 GPA. Birth date: November 25, 1985. Roseville. A general studies major. Birth date: August 23,1986.

Z O O 6 Y ootbali 53 (Corwin continued) V a n Personal: He is a general studies major. His parents are 17 Cooper Jr. Bob and Joy Corwin of Great Falls. Birth date: March 1, 1986. Career highs: He had six tackles vs. Cal Poly, 10/22/05. He had two forced fumbles at Idaho State last season.

• Junior Strong Safety Year G/S UT AT TT FF PD • 6-2, 200, 2V 2005 12/0 13 14 27 2 1 • Denver, Colorado • Cherry Creek High School E)randon Montana: Van is Montana’s 10th (tied with Matt Lebsock) 50 leading returning tackier and will start at strong safety. D w y ,ier 2005: His 31 tackles ranked him 14th on the team and his 21 solo stops were the seventh most on the team. He was chosen UM’s “Outstanding Special Teams Player.” • Junior Cornerback 2004: He started in all 15 games and was ranked fourth on the • 5-10, 191, SQ team in total tackles with 64. • Kalispell, Montana 2003: He did not participate due to NCAA rules. • Flathead High School High School: He was a two-year starter at Cherry Creek High School....two-time All-Centennial League pick...named to the Montana: Brandon was moved from wide receiver to Super Prep All-Region Team” in 2002...prepped at Henry Ford cornerback this past spring. High School (Detroit) and started as a freshman and soph...track 2005: He saw limited time and did not have a reception. MVP as a senior when his team set state records in the 400- 2004: A redshirt for the Griz. meter relay (42.22) and 1600-meter relay (3:19.0)...a national track High School: He was a football, basketball, and track championship qualifier in the 100 meters (10.50)...earned seven letterman at Flathead High School...a sprinter in track and key letters in high school: four in football, two in track, and one in member for the Braves when they garnered three straight state baseball...team captain in football and track. “AA” championships in 2001, 2002, and 2003...his 2002 hoop Personal: His parents are Van and Julie Cooper of Denver. team was league champion... all-state selection at wide receiver, His major is sociology. Birth date: July 19, 1985. His dad, Van cornerback, and as a punt returner..in football he was a two-time Cooper, Sr., was an All-American cornerback at Arizona. all-conference pick on offense, defense, and special teams...team Career highs: He had seven tackles in three games, 2004. captain as senior in football, basketball, and track...high school football coach was Bob Applegate. Year G /S UT AT TT TLs FR PD INT Personal: A business administration major. His parents are 2004 15/15 39 25 64 4(-12) 1 1 0 Bob and Diane Dwyer of Kalispell. Birth date: October 24,1984. 2005 12/0 21 10 31 2 (-2) 1 4 1 60 35 95 6 (-14) 2 5 1 | uler \ C h ris 96 orwin i D t)h G ...9 B • Sophomore Linebacker • 6-3, 230, 1V • Freshman Offensive Tackle • Great Falls, Montana • 6-8 , 281, RS • Great Falls High School • Dillon, Montana • Beaverhead County High School Montana: Tyler was playing well in the spring but went down with a knee injury, but is expected to be OK by fall camp. He is Montana: A promising young lineman, Chris ended spring the Grizzlies’ 13th leading returning tackier. drills as the back-up at left tackle behind sophomore honors 2005: He had a good season with 27 tackles at linebacker and candidate Brent Russum. on special teams. He played in all 12 games. 2005: He was a redshirt at UM. 2004: He was a redshirt at UM last season. High School: A first team all-state selection in 2002,2003, and High School: He earned nine letters at Great Falls High School: 2004, and an honorable mention pick as a freshman in 2001 ...he four in track, three in basketball, and two in football...a three-time was also a standout basketball player...he excelled in track, all-state selection in track...an all-conference pick in throwing the discus and shot put...his Beaverhead County High football...captain of both the football and basketball teams...voted School team won the state “A” football championship in 2003...his best defensive player in basketball....chosen “Most Improved” in prep football coach was Terry Thomas, former (1978-80) Griz football following his senior year...as a senior in football he had cornerback and punter. 72 tackles, including 50 solo stops, and 14 tackles for losses...his Personal: His major is general studies. His parents are Joe prep football coach was Gregg Dart. and Gwen Dyk of Dillon. Birth date: August 5, 1986. 2006 FOOTBALL * 2006 GRIZZLIES

(Fisher continued) M i be Athlete of the Year, one of four athletes recognized nationally, and carried a 4.0 GPA in high school. Yerriter Personal: His major is business administration. His parents are Jeff and Juli Fisher of Franklin, Tennessee. Birth date: June 16, 1987. Brandon’s dad, Jeff Fisher, is the head coach of the • Sophomore Wide Receiver NFLs Tennessee Titans. • 6-1, 201, 1V • Helena, Montana • Helena High School Muclcie Montana: Mike had an outstanding spring and was competing for a starting job at one of UM’s wide receiver slots. Yoreman 2005: He was UM’s third-leading receiver with 20 receptions for 182 yards. He played in 11 games and started in one (Eastern • Junior Linebacker Washington). • 6-1, 201,2V 2004: He was moved from quarterback to wide receiver in the • Spanaway, Washington fall of 2004 as a redshirt. • Spanaway Lake High School High School: He earned 11 letters at Helena High School: four each in football and track and three in basketball...a three-time Montana: Muckie ended spring drills as the back-up at the all-state and all-conference selection in football at quarterback...a strongside linebacker position. He is the Grizzlies’ 12th leading four-year letterman in football...two-time team MVP in returning tackier. football...team MVP in basketball..team captain in football and 2005: He played in all 12 games and had 29 tackles. basketball...his head football coach was former (1985-88) Griz 2004-2003: He played in 13 of 15 games. He signed with UM quarterback Tony Arntson...all-state and all-conference in in 2003 but delayed coming to UM to play junior college baseball. basketball...holds school record in the 300 hurdles...a member High School: He was a three-year letterman in football and of the state champion and record-setting 400 relay team. baseball at Spanaway Lake High School...as a senior quarterback Personal: His major is biology. His parents are Mike and he passed for 1,300 yards and 15 touchdowns...played in Betty Ferriter of Helena. Birth date: July 18,1985. His first cousin Washington’s East-West Game...team MVP...league “Special is Vince Huntsberger, a four-year starter (1998-2001) and Teams Player of the Year” as a senior...all-league at quarterback, Montana’s career-leading tackier (393 stops). safety, and punter...junior year he led his team to a 10-2 mark and Career highs: He had eight catches for 87 yards last season a berth in the state playoffs...team MVP in football as a junior...all- vs. Eastern Washington. state in baseball (shortstop) as a senior...team captain in football and baseball...prep football coach was John Robak. Personal: His major is sociology. His parents are Charlie and Hilde Foreman of Spanaway. Birth date: February 3,1984.

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Montana: Brandon will see action at safety and on special teams. He is an excellent deep snapper. Freshman Linebacker 2005: He played in UM’s first three games last year but suffered 6-3, 221, RS a season-ending leg injury in practice and received a medical Bozeman, Montana redshirt. Bozeman High School High School: He was a football letterman and team captain at Christ Presbyterian Academy...his senior season he had 108 Montana: He is a walk-on vying for playing time at linebacker. tackles, three forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries...he 2005: Brandon was a redshirt at Montana. was a three-time all-state pick (2002, 2003, and 2004)...an All- High School: A two-year letterman at Bozeman High School...he Mid-State selection as a junior and senior...chosen to was a team co-captain and received the “Coaches Award” as a all-state team following his senior season...his 2002 football team senior...his high school football coach was Bill Walker. won the state championship...his high school grid coach was Jay Personal: He is a business major. His mom is Ris Higgins Mathews...he was selected as The National Football Foundation and his dad is Ric Genthe, both of Bozeman. Birth date: January & College Hall of Fame’s South Region 2005 High School Scholar- 15, 1987.

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• Senior Running Back • Senior Defensive End • 5-9, 192, 3V • 6-0,214, HS • Brighton, Utah • Frenchtown, Montana • Brighton High School • Frenchtown High School

Montana: Brady adds quality depth at running back and is Montana: Allen is a walk-on with one season left who is vying also a standout on special teams. for playing time at defensive end and could contribute there or on special teams. 2005: He was UM’s third-leading rusher. He blocked a punt at Idaho State which led to a Griz touchdown. Named to the Big Sky High School: He earned three letters in football and one in Conference’s first team on special teams. basketball at Frenchtown High School, graduating in 2001 ....he 2003-2004: In 2004 he played in all 15 games and was chosen was a two-time all-conference selection in football at offensive Montana’s “Outstanding Special Teams Player.” guard and at linebacker...his prep teams won conference High School: He prepped at Brighton High School, where he championships in 1999,2000, and 2001 ...his high school football coach was Tim Racicot. earned seven letters: three in football and baseball, and one in track...all-state in football as a senior, when he rushed for 1,400 Personal: He is a business management major. His parents yards and 19 TDs...rushed for 1,000 yards as a junior...had 116 are Jerry Gilbert of Huson, Montana, and Bonnie Gilbert of Clinton, Montana. Birth date: April 9, 1983. tackles as a sophomore...all-region pick three times in football...all-region in baseball as a senior...all-state in track...prep grid coach was Tom Cushing...team captain in football and baseball. Personal: His major is political science... Brady’s parents are Dennis and Joni Green of Brighton. Birth date: May 22,1984. Career Highs: He had 14 carries vs. Sacramento State, 2004 D a n and 49 net yards at Weber State, 2004.

G ,rard Year G /S A tt. Yards Avg. TD Lg 2002 7/0 22 72 3.3 0 12 2004 15/0 40 150 3.8 0 43 (at WSU) 2005 12/0 36 174 4.8 • Freshman Center 2 23 Totals 34/0 98 3 9 6 • 6-4 Vz ,285, RS 4 .0 2 4 3 • Yakima, Washington • West Valley High School Ryan Montana: Dan is an up-and-coming young lineman and finished spring drills as the back-up at center. Gustafson 2005: He was a redshirt at Montana. High School: Girard was a first team all-state selection (at • Junior Offensive Tackle offensive tackle)...first team all-league pick on offense and • 6 -5 ,27 0 ,2 V defense as a senior...in 2004 he received three team awards: • Billings, Montana “Commitment To Excellence Award, Vince Lombardi Speed and • Billings Skyview High School Agility Award, and the Rudy Awards”...an honorable mention all- state pick and first team all-league at offensive tackle as a Montana: Ryan finished spring drills as the back-up at right junior...he was a three-year letterman in football and tackle behind junior honors candidate Cody Balogh. He was basketball...his three years on the West Valley High School varsity moved from guard to tackle last spring. football teams had a combined record of 25-8, going 9-2 in 2004, 2004-05: He saw action at guard and on special teams. 8-3 in 2003 and 8-3 in 2002...his high school football coach was 2003: A redshirt at Montana. Bob Altshuler. High School: He earned five letters as a prep...two-year Personal: His major is sociology. His parents are Chris and letterman and started both ways as a junior and senior at Billings’ Debbie Girard of Yakima, Washington. Birth date: October 15 Skyview High School...second team all-state as a senior...all­ 1986. conference pick both ways as a senior...lettered in basketball and in track... team captain in football and track...played in Montana’s annual East-West Shrine Game...prep football coach at Skyview was Ron Lebsock, UM’s team MVP in 1977. Personal: He’s a business major. His parents are Bill and Barb Gustafson of Billings. Birth date: February 4,1985.

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Sophomore Defensive End 6-5, 240, RS • Freshman Wide Receiver San Jose, California • 6-1,180, RS Milpitas High School • Eagan, Minnesota • Eastview High School Montana: David adds solid depth to the defensive end position. 2005: He played in 11 games on special teams and at defensive Montana: Mike is a walk-on who is competing for playing end. He was moved from linebacker to end in the spring. time at wide receiver. 2004: He was a redshirt at Montana. 2005: A redshirt at UM. High School: He earned six letters as a prep: three in football, High School: He earned four letters at Eastview High School, two in basketball, and one in track...was first team All-Santa Clara two each in football and track and field...he was honorable mention County as a senior at Milpitas High School...senior season he all-state and an all-conference pick in football...he was voted the had 80 tackles and averaged 18 yards per catch...chosen all­ track athlete of the week...his high school football coach was league at safety as a junior and senior...his teams won two league Kelly Sherwin. titles in football...his head football coach was Kelly King. Personal: His parents are Michael Higgs of Eagan, Minn., and Personal: His parents are John and Eden Haile of San Jose. Pam Orme of Apple Valley, Minn. He is a business major. Birth His major is history. Birth date: December 13, 1985. date: November 23, 1986.

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Junior Linebacker 6-2, 225, 2V • Sophomore Offensive Guard Mesa, Arizona • 6-4, 299, SQ Dobson High School • Miles City, Montana • Custer County High School Montana: Alex will see action at linebacker and on special teams. Montana: Trapper missed a lot of spring drills with a knee 2005: He participated in nine games and had 11 tackles. He injury but is expected to be OK by fall drills. He ended spring drills had a 42-yard interception return for a TD at Northern Arizona. vying for playing time at left guard. 2004: He played early in the season but was sidelined with a 2005: He saw limited action last year and was moved from hamstring injury. center to guard in the spring. 2003: A redshirt at Montana. 2004: He was a redshirt at UM. High School: He earned 10 letters in four sports at Dobson High School: He earned five letters in high school: three in High School: three in football, basketball, and track, and one in football and two in basketball...a three-year starter in football at baseball...captain in football, basketball, and track his senior Custer County High School...senior year he was a unanimous year...in football he was the recipient of the Hard Hat Award and all-conference pick both ways...named first team all-state on was voted team MVP and “Most Inspirational”...his high school’s defense and second team on offense as a senior...chosen all- “Athlete of the Year” as a senior...an all-state and all-region state on defense as a junior...served as a team captain in selection in football...prep football coach was Tom Demassa. football...participated in the Montana East-West Shrine Game and Personal: He’s a sociology major. His mom is Andrea Soto of the Montana-North Dakota All-Star Game...his position coach Mesa, Arizona, and his dad is Michael Hawthorne of Phoenix, was Jared Bankey. Arizona. Birth date: March 10, 1985. Personal: His parents are Dex and Marlene Hight of Miles City. Career highs: He had four tackles vs. Northern Colorado and His major is history. Birth date: September 15, 1985. Idaho State, 2004.

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• Freshman Offensive Guard • Freshman Defensive Back • 6-7, 313, RS • 6-0, 192, RS • Sidney, Montana • Laurel, Maryland • Sidney High School • Meade High School

Montana: A promising young lineman, Terran was competing Montana: Aaron is a walk-on. for the starting job at left guard with junior Eric Michel last spring, High School: He lettered seven times in four different sports at and is the back-up there entering fall camp. He could also play two different high schools: three in wrestling, two in lacrosse, and tackle, if needed. one each in football and soccer...he attended 11th and 12th 2005: A redshirt at Montana. grades at Campbell High School in Ewa Beach, Hawaii and ninth High School: At Sidney High School he earned three letters in and 10th grades at Meade High School in Laurel, Maryland...he basketball and two each in football and track...he was twice named placed fifth in the state in wrestling as a senior and was team first-team all-state at offensive tackle...his senior football team captain that year...all-league in wrestling as a junior and senior...he went 8-1...he participated in Montana’s annual East-West Shrine was all-league in football as a junior...team MVP in lacrosse...his Game and in the Badlands Bowl...was the starting center in high school football coach in Hawaii was Tumuano Kennessee. basketball...had a 3.62 GPA in high school...his high school Personal: His parents are Larry Juhl and Patricia Torani of football coach was Mike Gear. Springfield, Virginia. He is a political science major who listed Personal: He is a general studies major. His parents are his career goal as “Army officer.” Birth date: February 17,1986. Chris and Therese Hillesland of Sydney. Birth date: June 3,1986.

Quinton jc Q K .ellu Jackson 7 " ICaln • Junior Cornerback • 5-11, 176,2V • Seattle, Washington * Junior Defensive Tackle • Renton High School • 6-4, 288, 2V * Great Falls, Montana • C.M. Russell High School Montana: Quinton will see action at cornerback and on special teams. 2005: He played in all 12 games last season. He was moved Montana: Kelly will see plenty of action this season. from wide receiver to cornerback last fall, and then moved back to 2005: A promising sophomore year ended with a leg injury corner again this past spring. He played both ways against Eastern against Weber State. He played in Montana’s first four games and had 10 tackles. Washington and had two receptions, along with two tackles and a forced fumble. 2004: He saw limited action but earned a letter. He was named 2004: He saw action as a “true” freshman, playing in seven to All-Big Sky Conference academic squad (3.44 GPA). games. 2003: A redshirt at UM. High School: A three-sport athlete, he lettered three times in High School: He earned three letters in football and two in football, basketball, and track at Renton High School...a second basketball at C.M. Russell High School....as a senior he was team all-state pick in football as a senior...voted team MVP in chosen first team all-state at defensive tackle and second team football as a senior...an all-conference selection at quarterback at offensive tackle...team captain in Montana’s Annual East-West as a junior and senior...voted his conference’s “Defensive Back Shrine Game...played four years of American Legion baseball of the Year” following his senior season...was team captain in and was a team captain in that sport...junior football team and football and track his junior and senior years...chosen MVP in basketball team won state “AA” titles...he had 17 tackles for losses track twice...voted “Most Inspirational” in football and basketball and nine sacks his senior year...high school football coach was Jack Johnson. as a junior...his high school football coach was Terry Metcalf. Personal: He’s a sociology major. His guardian is Maurice Personal: He is a pre-pharmacy major. Birth date: January 17, Beed of Kent, Washington. Birth date: December 22, 1985. 1985. His parents are Jerry and Patty Kain of Great Falls.

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K ^ e v i ' n ACADEMIC HONORS KJaboe CANDIDATE M a t t Freshman H-back/Tight End 6-2, 218, RS Billings, Montana Lebsoclc Billings West High School • Senior Free Safety Montana: Kevin will contribute at h-back/tight end and on • 5-11,186, 3V special teams. • Billings, Montana 2005: He was a redshirt at UM. • Billings Skyview High School High School: From Billings West High School...first team all- state both ways as a senior...played in Montana’s annual East- Montana: Matt is Montana’s 10th (tied with Van Cooper Jr.) West Shrine Game and in the Badlands Bowl...senior season he leading returning tackier. He has played in 39 career games and had 135 tackles, 19 stops for losses and five fumble recoveries has 125 career tackles. on defense, while at tight end he had 21 receptions for 228 yards 2005: He played in 11 of 12 games. He missed Montana’s and seven touchdowns...lettered four times in football and four October 22nd regular-season home contest against Cal Poly times in basketball...also a standout in wrestling, and placed because of a broken thumb, but he played in the last five games second in the state at 215 pounds as a junior...his high school of the season despite that injury. football coach was his dad, Paul Klaboe, the long-time head 2004: He started all 15 games at free safety and was the mentor at Billings West High School. Grizzlies’ eighth-leading tackier with 55 stops. His three Personal: He is a business administration major. His parents interceptions were the fourth most on the team. are Paul and Maureen Klaboe of Billings. Birth date: June 26, 2003: He played in all 13 games and started in the final seven 1986. contests as a “true” freshman. High School: An outstanding running back, quarterback, and defensive back at Skyview High School...shared Montana’s “AA” Defensive Player of the Year award with fellow Griz Kyle Ryan Yaui following his senior year...named first team all-state defensive 53 js m back as a senior...also first team all-state on defense his junior L a M a r , t i a year and honorable mention all-state at quarterback that season...honorable mention all-state running back as a sophomore...team captain in football as a senior...football MVP as a junior and senior. Freshman Defensive Tackle Personal: He is a political science major who plans to pursue 6-2, 265, TR a career in law. Birth date: May 22, 1984. His parents are Ron Oakdale, California and Bartie Lebsock of Billings. Matt’s dad, Ron, was a center at Boise State/Oakdale High School UM and team MVP in 1977, and he was his high school football coach. His younger brother, Shawn, is a sophomore linebacker Montana: Paul played well this past spring and should see atUM. playing time at defensive tackle. He is a UM scholar-athlete and has been an All-Big Sky 2005: He came to Montana from Boise State and was a redshirt Conference academic team selection the past three years, and there last season. he maintains a 3.85 GPA. High School: He earned three letters in football, two in track, Career high: He had 11 tackles at Idaho State, 2003. and one in wrestling at Oakdale High School...as a senior he was all-state, his league’s “Player of the Year,” all-section, all-district, and voted his team’s “Player of the Year on defense...his junior Year G/S UT-AT = TT TL INT PD FR FF and senior football teams won Valley Oak League championships 2003 13/7 23-16 = 39 1.5(-2) 0 1 1 0 and advanced to the playoffs...his prep football coach was Trent 2004 15/15 22-33 = 55 0 3 1 0 0 Merzon...he was a two-time all-conference selection in football 2005 11/0 10-21=31 .5(-1) 0 0 0 1 CO CM and twice a team captain in that sport....was a captain in TOTALS 3 9 /2 2 55-70 = 125 ■ 3 2 1 1 California’s annual Lion’s All-Star Football Game. Personal: He is a criminology major. His mom is Sheila LaMantia of Oakdale. Birth date: September 14, 1986.

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* Sophomore Linebacker Freshman Wide Receiver • 6-0, 214, 1V 6-0,173, RS * Billings, Montana Havre, Montana • Billings Skyview High School Havre High School

Montana: Shawn is Montana’s 15th leading returning tackier. Montana: Marc is a walk-on vying for playing time. He had a 2005: He played in 11 games as a “true” freshman and had touchdown catch in UM’s third spring scrimmage. one start (Cal Poly on October 22). A Big Sky Conference all­ 2005: He was a redshirt at Montana. academic squad pick with a 3.76 GPA. High School: He earned 10 letters at Havre High School: three High School: He was voted as each in football and basketball and four in tennis...all-state wide Year in 2004...first team all-state selection at running back and receiver and safety as a senior...all-state pick at safety as a linebacker as a junior and senior...played in Montana’s East-West junior...named to the Great Falls“Super State” team at Shrine Game and was one of the captains for the East squad...also safety as a junior and at wide receiver as a senior...2004 prep played in the Montana-Dakota All-Star game...co-MVP on defense football team was 12-0 and state “A” champions...a three-time in Montana at the “AA” level...Skyview teams won the state team MVP in tennis...varsity tennis teams won four straight state championship in 2003 and was the runner-up in 2004...had a 3.9 and conference titles (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)...team captain as GPA in high school....also lettered in basketball and track. a senior in football...team captain his junior and his senior Personal: His high school football coach was Ron Lebsock, seasons in basketball and tennis...played in Montana’s East- his dad and a former Griz center. His older brother, Matt, is a West Shrine Game...senior year he had 48 receptions for 1,237 senior safety at UM. Birth date: May 17, 1986. His major is yards and 16 touchdowns for coach Troy Purcell. business administration. His parents are Ron and Bartie Lebsock Personal: He is a business major. His parents are Steve and of Billings. Julie Mariani of Havre. Birth date: May 2,1987. Career high: He had five tackles vs. Cal Poly, 10/22/05.

Year G/S UT-AT = TT TL INT PD FR FF 2005 11/1 7-13 = 20 1.5(-2) 0 0 0 0 r Jeff Marshall • Senior Center Jackson • 6-5, 285, 2V 9 • Newport Beach, California Ledgerwood • Newport Harbor High School

Montana: Jeff was unable to participate in spring drills and Freshman Defensive Tackle hopefully he’ll be ready to return to action when fall camp begins. 6-2, 226, RS He has started in 26 of UM’s past 27 games. Fort Benton, Montana 2005: He started in 11 of 12 games at center and was a second Fort Benton High School team All-Big Sky Conference pick. He was named to the all­ conference academic team and carries a 3.30 GPA. Montana: Jackson is a walk-on is vying for playing time at 2004: He started at guard and at center. He started in all 15 defensive tackle. games and was chosen to the Big Sky second team at guard. 2005: He was a redshirt at UM. 2003. He missed most of the year when he suffered an injury High School: He was a standout at Fort Benton High School, against North Dakota State. where he earned 10 letters: four each in football and track and 2002: He was a redshirt at Montana. two in wrestling...he was a three-time all-conference pick in High School: Marshall prepped at Newport Harbor High School football and a two-time team captain in that sport for head coach where he was named to the All-CIF team on the offensive line, Kevin Smith...he was a three-time all-state selection in track and and was an all-league pick....selected his high school’s John team MVP in that sport...voted “Outstanding Lineman” at Fort Gust Award winner, which is given annually to the team’s Benton High three times, and tabbed “Most lnspirational”...his Outstanding Lineman”...his high school football coach was Jeff sophomore team won the state title in football going 12-0; his Brinkley...he also lettered in track. senior team was 11-1 and state runner-up...freshman squad won Personal: He is a a business administration major. Jeff’s the league championship and had an 8-2 record. parents are John and Michele Marshall of Newport Beach. Birth Personal: He is general studies major. His parents are Don date: December 18, 1983. He was named to the All-Big Sky and Kathy Ledgerwood of Fort Benton. Birth date: December 21 academic team the past two seasons. 1986. 2006 FOOTBALL • 2006 GRIZZLIES

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Montana: Tom will see action at linebacker and on special Montana: George is a walk-on competing for playing time at teams. wide receiver. 2005: He played in 11 games. He was an All-Big Sky 2005: He was a redshirt at Montana. Conference academic squad pick and maintains a 3.70 GPA. High School: He lettered three times in football and twice in 2004: He saw limited action. basketball at Libby Senior High School and was team captain in 2003: He was a redshirt at UM. both sports as a senior...his junior basketball team won the state High School: He was a standout three-sport athlete at “A” title...his football team won the league crown his junior year...he Columbus High School, earning 12 letters: four each in football, was named all-state at receiver as a senior, and all-conference at basketball, and track...prep football team was state runner-up his receiver and cornerback...he was also named all-league in hoops senior year, going 11-1 ...all-state in football as a junior and as a senior...his high school football coach was Neil Fuller. senior...twice all-state pick in track...all-league four times in track, Personal: He is a business administration major. His parents three times in football, and twice in basketball...team captain in are Gerry and Kim Mercer of Libby. Birth date: January 21,1987. football and basketball...football MVP as a senior...basketball MVP his junior year...career-wise he rushed for 3,554 yards and 57 touchdowns, and had 33 catches for 718 yards...high school football coach was John Smith. C r a ig Personal: He is a business administration major. His parents are Judy and Richard Martin of Columbus. Birth date: May 19, M ettle r 1985. A National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete as a prep.

Year G /S UT-AT = TT T L /S ack PD FR FF 2005 11/0 5-0 = 5 1 (-8 at ISU) 0 0 1 (Fort Lewis) Sophomore Defensive Tackle 6-3, 255, 1V Walla Walla, Washington Walla Walla High School Ja lce Montana: Craig will start at one of UM’s defensive tackle spots. McCarthy He is the Grizzlies’ eighth leading returning tackier this season. 2005: He played in all 12 games and started in one (Cal Poly on October 22). He was UM’s 12th -leading tackier with 36 stops Sophomore Safety a year ago. 5-10, 204, SQ 2004: He was chosen Montana’s “Outstanding Scout Team North Platte, Nebraska Player” on defense and was a redshirt. North Platte High School High School: He earned eight letters as a prep at Walla Walla High School: three each in football and basketball, and two in Montana: Jake is vying for playing time at safety and should track and field... second team all-state both ways as a see some action on special teams. senior...played in the Washington State All-Star Game...team 2005: He was injured last season and played in two games. captain in football and basketball as a senior...sophomore and 2004: A redshirt at UM. junior football teams finished third in the state...named High School: He earned nine letters at North Platte High School: “Outstanding Lineman” as a junior and senior...all-area and first four in soccer, three in football, and two in basketball..team captain team all-conference as a junior and senior...prep grid coach was in all three sports as a senior...selected all-state team in both Mark Yonts...a two-year starter in basketball...all-region as a junior football and in soccer...2001 football team finished second in the and all-league his senior year in hoops...placed third in the district state...as a senior he compiled 129 total tackles, had 633 yards and sixth in regionals in the javelin his junior season. receiving, and rushed for 430 yards...his high school football coach Personal: His parents are Lonnie and Cindy Mettler of Walla was Bob Zhoner. Walla. His major is health and human performance. Birth date: Personal: He is a general studies major. His parents are Mike March 4, 1986. and Jane McCarthy of North Platte. His birth date is March 1, Career high: He had six tackles against Fort Lewis and at 1985. Sacramento State, 2005. Year G/S UT AT TT TL Sack PD 2005 12/1 14 22 36 3(-11) 1.5(-9) 1

Z O O 6 Y ootbali 4-1 U r ic (Mu I Ian continued) 7* 2004: He played in all 15 games. M ic h e l 2003: He played in all 13 games. • Junior Offensive Guard 2002: A redshirt at Montana. • 6-6, 281, 2V High School: He prepped at Stevensville High School...team’s • Billings, Montana Most Valuable Offensive Lineman” as a sophomore, junior, and • Billings West High School senior...all-conference as a sophomore, junior, and senior...all- state guard and team captain in his senior year...earned four Montana: Eric will start at left guard. letters in football and three in basketball...played in Montana’s 2005: He played in all 12 games. He was named to the All- East-West Shrine Game and the Montana-North Dakota All-Star Big Sky Conference academic team and carries a 3.28 GPA. Game...his high school football coach was George Wasser. 2004-03: He saw action and lettered. A redshirt in 2003. Personal: He is a sociology major. Kerry’s parents are Dan High School: He lettered three times in basketball and twice and Linda Mullan of Stevensville. Birth date:February 27, 1984. in football at Billings West High School.... only prep athlete in the Career high: He had five tackles vs. Cal Poly, 2003. state in 2003 to play in the annual East-West Shrine Game in Year G/S UT AT Great Falls and the Montana-Wyoming All-Star basketball TT 2003 13/1 8 4 series...captain in football and basketball as a senior prep 12 2004 15/0 football coach was Paul Klaboe. 6 5 11 2005 11/8 5 16 21 Personal: He is a history major. His parents are Roger and TOTAL 3 9 /9 19 25 Karole Michel of Billings. Birth date: September 6, 1984. 4 4 4 (-1 0) A u s tin C a r r ie r M u llin s M o r r e ll • Freshman Defensive Tackle • 6-2, 246, RS • Freshman H-back/Tight End • Great Falls, Montana • 6-1,228, RS • C.M. Russell High School • Missoula, Montana • Hellgate High School Montana: Austin missed spring football practice due to injury but is expected to be healthy by the start of fall camp. Montana: Carrier was moved from running back to h-back/ 2005: He was injured and redshirted. tight end this past spring. High School: He was an all-state pick as a junior and senior at 2005: He has served in the military in Iraq for the past year- linebacker...co-defensive MVP his senior year along with fellow and-a-half and returned to Montana in November of 2005. Griz Shawn Lebsock...at C.M. Russell High School he played in 2004: He participated in spring drills but was deployed to Iraq. Montana’s Annual East-West Shrine Game and the Montana- High School: From local Hellgate High School where he earned Dakota All-Star Game...C.M.R. won the “AA” state title in 2004 and letters in football, wrestling, and track and field...all-state running allowed just eight TDs...prep coach was Jack Johnson. back, and in track as a senior...senior year he rushed for more Personal: His major is business administration. Austin’s than 1,000 yards...leading receiver as a junior and senior...team parents are Heather Mullins of Great Falls and Tom Mullins of captain in football and track...head football coach was Jeff Dohn. Denton, Texas. Birth date: September 7, 1986. Personal: He is a general studies major. Parents: Rod Morrell and Barbara Hoyer, both of Missoula. Birth date: June 24, 1982. ^ 7 J a c e F* aim e r K e rry • Freshman Linebacker • 6-3, 207, RS M u lla n • Missoula, Montana • Big Sky High School • Senior Defensive Tackle • 6-3, 288, 3V Montana. A young player with a lot of potential, Jace was moved • Stevensville, Montana from safety to strongside linebacker this past spring. • Stevensville High School 2005: He was voted UM’s “Outstanding Scout Team Player” on defense as a redshirt. Montana: Kerry will start at defensive tackle for the second High School: He was was voted team MVP in track as a junior year in a row. He has played in 39 career game and had nine at Big Sky High School, competing in sprints and multi- career starts. He is Montana’s 14th leading returning tackier. events...served as a team captain in football and basketball as a 2005: He played in 11 contests and started in eight. senior...named first team all-state at linebacker and second team (Continued on page 43) M 2006 FOOTBALL * 2006 GRIZZLIES 0 (Jace Palmer continued from page 42) T y l e r 0 at tight end as a senior...first team all-league both ways as a 0 senior...played in Montana’s annual East-West Shrine Game and P eHuer was a team captain...his Gary Ekegren-coach football team was 0 conference champion in 2004, going 7-4...earned four letters in • Freshman Linebacker track, three in basketball, and two in football. • 6-2, 222, RS 0 Personal: His major is business administration. His parents • Sammamish, Washington are Scott and Teresa Palmer of Missoula. His twin brother, Tyler, • Skyline High School is a redshirt freshman receiver at UM. Birth date: October 5,1986. 0 His cousin, Colt Palmer, lettered in football at UM from 2001-04. Montana: Tyler is a quality young middle linebacker. 2005: He was a redshirt at UM. 0 High School: He was all-state in 2004 and his team was 12-2, T L j l e r losing in the state 4A title game...team captain as a senior... 0 “Coaches Award” recipient and team MVP on defense his senior 0 81 f* aimer year when he had 90 tackles, and rushed for 900 yards and 18 touchdowns...“Most Valuable Back” award in 2002...prep coach Freshman Wide Receiver was Steve Gerrais...earned 10 letters: four in football and three 0 6-3, 199, RS each in basketball and baseball. Missoula, Montana Personal: His major is business administration. His parents 0 Big Sky High School are Scott and Kim Pelluer of Sammamish. Birth date: April 23, 1987. His dad Scott was a standout linebacker at Washington 0 Montana: Tyler is expected to contribute this season. State, while his uncle, Steve was a quarterback for the Huskies. 0 2005: He was a redshirt at UM. High School: He was the Western Conference MVP on 0 offense in 2004...voted team MVP in football as a senior...track ICarl MVP in jumps as a junior...team captain in football and basketball 57 Pitcher m as a senior and first team all-state receiver/safety...played in 0 Montana’s annual East-West Shrine Game and was a team • Sophomore Defensive End captain...prep football coach was former (1959-61) Griz player • 6-2, 225, 1V Gary Ekegren...his 2004 football team was conference • Anaconda, Montana champs...earned 10 letters: four in track, three in basketball, and • Anaconda High School 0 three in football. 0 Personal: His major is business. His parents are Scott and Montana: Karl is vying for playing time at defensive end. Teresa Palmer of Missoula. Birth date: October 5, 1986. 2005: He was hampered with injuries during the season and 0 played in seven games, mostly on special teams. 2004: He was a redshirt at UM. 0 Tim High School: Team captain at Anaconda High School... a three- 0 9 f* arlcs year starter...first team all-state as a senior and his team’s “Outstanding Lineman”...played in the Montana East-West Shrine 0 Game and the Montana-North Dakota All-Star Game...earned four Sophomore Cornerback letters in track...his prep football coach was former (1982-83) Griz 5-10, 180, 1V 0 center Darryl Deeks. Moreno Valley, California Personal: He is a business major. His parents are Pete and 0 Moreno Valley High School Beatriz Pitcher of Anaconda. Birth date: November 12, 1985. 0 Karl’s older brother, Ciche, is one of UM’s all-time career leaders Montana: Tim is the back-up at the “F” corner spot and will in tackles for loss and sacks. 0 contribute on special teams. 2005: He played in 10 games at cornerback and also played 0 on several special teams. 0 2004: A redshirt at UM. 5 h a n n High School: He was the recipient of the 2003 Pete Lanzi 0 Sportsmanship Award for all of Riverside County...a first team All- ScMlinger Riverside County selection...played in the Inland Empire All-Star 0 Game...voted offensive team MVP at Moreno Valley High School • Freshman Strong Safety 0 his senior year...scored seven special teams touchdowns as a • 6-1,193, RS senior...his junior season he was first team all-league at defensive • Baker, Montana 0 back and second team at quarterback...sophomore year he was • Baker High School tabbed first team all-league at quarterback...his high school 0 football coach was Jerry Scott. Montana: A promising young defensive back, Shann emerged 0 Personal: Tim’s parents are Greg and Wyvone Parks of as the back-up at strong safety after spring drills. Moreno Valley. He is a pyschology major. Birth date: November 2005: He suffered a leg injury and had to redshirt. 0 18, 1986. (Continued on page 44) 0 2 O O 6 p ootbaii 0 MONTANA GRIZZLIES • 2 0 0 6 GRIZZLIES

(Schillinger continued from page 43) R o b High School: His four-year varsity record in football was 49- 8 1...a two-time all-state pick in football...passed for 1,059 yards S c h u lte and 15 touchdowns, and rushed for 14 TDs as a senior...team captain for the East in Montana’s annual East-West Shrine Game • Sophomore Wide Receiver/Returner and played in the Badlands Bowl...lettered four times in basketball • 5-8, 180, 1V and track...head grid coach was his uncle, Don Schillinger...his • Great Falls, Montana dad, Jim Schillinger, is the head track coach at Baker High School • Great Falls High School and an assistant football coach there...Jim was a running back for the Griz in 1969 and 1970. Montana: Rob will see action at wide receiver and is one of the Personal: He is majoring in general studies. Parents: Jim leading kickoff returners in Division l-AA. and Debi Schillinger of Baker. Birth date: May 22,1986. Shann’s 2005: He was ranked second in the Big Sky Conference and older brother Jace was a running back at Dickinson State and is 14th in the nation averaging 26.1 yards per kickoff return. that school’s all-time leading rusher. 2004: UM’s “Outstanding Scout Team” player on offense as a redshirt. Originally played running back. High School: Named the Gato as a A n d re w senior when he rushed for a school-record 1,757 yards and 30 18 touchdowns at Great Falls High School...all-state as a junior and S c h m id t senior at running back...offensive MVP and team captain in football his junior and senior seasons...offensive MVP of his conference • Sophomore Running Back his senior year...head football coach was Greg Dart...career-wise • 6-0, 204, SQ he rushed for 3,066 yards and 48 touchdowns...participated in • Bozeman, Montana Montana s annual East-West Shrine and the Montana-North • Bozeman High School Dakota games...also earned four letters in track. Personal: His parents are Mark and Judy Schulte of Great Montana: Andrew is vying for playing time at running back. Falls. His major is sociology. Birth date: June 20, 1985. 2005: He did not have a rush attempt. Career highs: He had six kickoff returns for 138 yards against 2004: A redshirt at UM. Cal Poly, November 26, 2005. High School: He earned three letters in both football and track Year G /S KOR-Yards=Avg. TD Long at Bozeman High School...chosen first team all-state his senior 2005 11/0 23-601=26.1 0 56 (@MSU) year, and set school records when he rushed 1,689 yards and 25 Year G /S PR-Yards=Avg. TD touchdowns...set a school record as a senior with 286 yards Long 2005 11/0 8-96 = 12.0 1 (Ft. Lewis) rushing in a game...tabbed MVP of the East squad in the 2004 58t East-West Shrine Game...all-conference in football as a junior and senior...named to Great “Super State M ik e Team”...voted Bozeman High’s “Top Junior” in football...chosen “Hawk of the Year” as a senior...his high school football coach 5 t a d n L jk was Bill Walker. Personal: He is a psychology studies major. His parents are Junior Defensive End Ed and Carol Schmidt, both of Bozeman. Birth date: November 6-3, 253, 2V 29, 1985. Regina, Saskatchewan • Miller Comprehensive School

R yan Montana: Mike will see plenty of action at defensive end. - 2005: He participated in all 12 games last season, playing 5chmi'dt both end and tackle, and had 15 tackles. 2004. Because of many Injuries on the D-line, he was pressed into duty as a “true” freshman and played in the Grizzlies’ final 10 • Freshman Offensive Guard games of the season. • 6-2, 283, RS High School: As a senior at Miller Comprehensive School he • Missoula, Montana was named the Stewart Conference’s “Lineman of the Year”..a • Big Sky High School three-way all-star selection, playing defensive end, offensive guard, and punter...team MVP in football and volleyball...his head Montana: Ryan is a steadily improving player. football coach was Dwayne Ell...a two-time all-star selection in 2005: He was a redshirt at Montana. volleyball... he also participated in Provincial Soccer. High School: He was an all-conference selection as a senior Personal: His parents are John and Judy Stadnyk of Regina. at Big Sky High School...team captain his senior year...earned His major is sociology. Birth date: August 8, 1986. three letters in football...prep football coach was Gary Ekegren. Career highs: He had five tackles, two stops for losses, a Personal: He is a business administration major. His parents sack, and forced a fumble at Weber State, 2004. are Don and Valerie Schmidt of Missoula. Birth date: January 23 1987. ’ Year G/S UT AT TT PD 2005 12/0 4 1 1 15 !

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Freshman Quarterback Freshman Running Back 6-3, 218, RS 6-0, 196, RS Niwot, Colorado Fort Benton, Montana Niwot High School 3 Fort Benton High School Montana: Clint was battling sophomore Cole Bergquist for the Montana: Brandon is a promising young running back. back-up role at quarterback this past spring. 2005: He redshirted at UM. High School: He rushed for 1,915 yards as a senior at Fort Benton 2005: A redshirt for the Griz. High School...Montana’s all-time leading rusher with 4,679 career rush High School: He led Niwot High School to a 12-1 record and yards...played in Montana’s East-West Shrine Game and the Montana- the state semi-finals his senior year, when he completed 60 Dakota All-Star game...first team all-state at linebacker as a junior and percent of his passes for 2,197 yards and 25 touchdowns...all- senior...first team all-state running back as a senior...football team state and Colorado’s 3A Offensive Player of the Year in captain...high school football coach was Kevin Smith...was one of the 2004...named All-Region, All-Area and the All-Area Offensive top sprinters in the state. Player of the Year...was his conference’s offensive MVP..team Personal: His major is pharmacy, and he carries a 4.0 GPA at UM. MVP, offensive MVP, and captain as a senior...high school football His parents are Brad and Sue Utterback of Fort Benton. His brother coach was Ron Tesone...also lettered in basketball and baseball. Loren is a junior linebacker at Montana. Personal: He is a business administration major His parents are Art and Debbi Stapp of Niwot. Birth date: July 20,1986. His J a s o n brother Brion was a quarterback at Holy Cross from 1994-98. 1 2 W a s h in g to n

• Senior Quarterback 1 1 • 6-2, 200, 1V T " ro xe • Oakland, California • Bowling Green/Long Beach CC/St. Mary’s High School Sophomore Wide Receiver/Returner 5-9, 173, 1V Montana: Jason is vying for playing time at quarterback. 2005: He started in UM’s first four games and went 3-1 as a starter. Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Bowling Green: Saw limited action as a sophomore. Lake City High School Junior College: He played one season at Long Beach City College and passed for 1,790 yards and 11 touchdowns. Montana: Matt will see action at wide receiver. He may also High School: He prepped at St. Mary’s College High School, where he return kickoffs and punts. passed for 1,200 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior..voted offensive 2005: He played in 10 contests and was UM’s fourth-leading MVP and “Best Back” his senior season. (tie) receiver with 14 receptions. Personal: His major is sociology. Jason’s parents are Carl and 2004: He was a redshirt at Montana. Charlene Washington of Berkeley, California. Birth date: August 16, High School: First team all-state running back and defensive 1983. His uncle is former NFL great Gene Washington. back as a junior and senior at Lake City High School, where his Year Att.-Comp.-Int.-Pet. Yards TDs Long Pass Eff. three-year varsity record was 28-7...North Idaho’s Player of the 2005 98-53-2-54.1 535 4 51 109.33 Year as a junior...Inland Empire League’s “Player of the Year” as a senior...three-time All-North Idaho selection...junior football squad was 9-3 and the state 4A champion, while his sophomore R y an team was 11-1 and state runner-up...career-wise he had 5,132 all-purpose yards, had 152 catches for 2,036 yards, scored 40 6 5 touchdowns, rushed for 1,372 yards, had 1,715 return yards and Senior Center had 10 interceptions... also lettered in basketball and track...his 6-4, 280, 2V prep coach was his dad, Van Troxel, who played quarterback at Hamilton, Montana UM from 1972-75. Hamilton High School Personal: His major is history. His parents are Van and Karen Troxel of Coeur d’Alene. Birth date: January 17, 1986. His Montana: Ryan concluded spring drills as the starter at center. grandpa, Joe Roberts, was football team captain at UM in 1953. 2005: He played in several games at both center and guard. His grandpa, Ed Troxel, is a former head football coach at Idaho. 2004: He saw considerable action at guard. 2003-02: He saw limited action in 2003 and was a redshirt in 2002. His brother, Chad, played safety at Idaho from 1999-2003. High School: At Hamilton High School he was all-state three times...a Career Highs: He had three catches in four games. He had 32 four-year starter for coach Steve Weston... his varsity teams won two total yards and a long of 25 yards vs. Weber State, 2005. state “A” football titles...first team all-conference on offense and defense as a junior...also earned letters in basketball and tennis. Year G/S Rec. Yards TDs Long Personal: His major is English. Ryan’s parents are Dick and Jan 2005 10/0 14 117 0 25 (WSU) Wells of Hamilton. Birth date: December 1,1983.

2 O O 6 ootball ^ 5 NEW GRIZZLIES KAZMIERCZAK Continued • CARSON BENDER, DE, 6-4, 245, Fr., from Deer Lodge, team captain in football... served as team captain in track and Montana (Powell County HS) basketball. .Personal:He is undecided on a major...his parents Carson was an all-state pick at tight end and also at defen­ are Ron and Sandra Kazmierczak of Thompson Falls...Birth date: sive end as a senior...named to “Super State May 11,1987. Team ...Montana Shrine Game selection...named to Montana/ Dakota Badlands Bowl team...team captain for conference cham­ • ROBERT OVERTON, ATHLETE, 6-6, 240, Fr., HS, from San pionship team... Leandro, Calif. (Moreau Catholic HS) He was a three-time all-conference pick and a three-year Robert was a two-time all-state selection at tight end...as a football letterman for head coach Al Cutler...three-year starter in senior he had 56 catches for 798 yards and five touchdowns...his basketball...all-conference in hoops as a junior.,.all-state in track senior year he also led the Bay Area in tackles with 65, including (shot put)...all-conference in track as a sophomore and 10 stops for losses, and he also had four forced fumbles, and two junior.. .Personal:All-state academic honors in football, bas­ fumble recoveries...named All-East Bay and All-Bay Area as a ketball, and track (must have at least a 3.5 GPA)...honor roll senior...his high school football coach was Anthony Pontes... student...he will major in secondary education...Parents: Gary He earned three letters in football and two in both basketball Bender of Deer Lodge and Cathy and Steve Redfern of Deer and baseball...team captain in football...team MVP in football as a Lodge...Birth date: August 20, 1987. junior and senior.. .Personal:a business major....Parents: Mark and Carol Overton of San Leandro....Birth date: December 28 • SEVERIN CAMPBELL, ATHLETE, 6-4, 210, Fr., Golden, 1987. Colorado (Golden High School) He was named first team Mountain Plains all-conference at STEVE PFAHLER, TE, 6-5, 215, Fr., HS, from Frenchtown, linebacker at Golden High School... Montana (Frenchtown HS) Severin earned six letters as a prep: three in both football Steven was named a three-time all-state pick as a tight end and basketball...a three-year starter in both football and and twice all-state as a defensive end at Frenchtown High basketbalL.his high school football coaches were Al Talbot and School...had 71 receptions for 1,417 yards and 24 touchdowns...he Ryan Mullaney...Persona/: His mom’s name is Nateal Campbell was chosen team captain in football for coach Steve Pinseneault of Golden...he is one of seven siblings...his brother Ciarre is a as a senior-Frenchtown has gone 25-6 in its last three seasons defensive back at Colorado State, while his brother Calais is a after moving up to the “A” ranks...Pfahler caught four TD passes in defensive end at the University of Miami...his major is a 33-24 loss to Billings Central in the “A” semifinal game in undecided...Birth date: May 30, 1988. 2004...chosen to play tight end in the annual East-West Shrine Game...a three-time all-league selection in basketball...was all- • TYLER HOBBS, DE, 6-4, 230, Fr., HS, from Spokane, state in track (he has a PR of 210-11 in the javelin) as a sopho­ Wash. (West Valley HS) more, junior and senior...team captain in hoops as a junior and Tyler was a first team all-league selection at defensive end, senior...earned four letters in football and basketball, and three in and he averaged 1.2 sacks per game at West Valley High track... Personal: His parents are Tim and Jean Ann Pfahler of School...picked to play in Washington’s East-West All-Star Frenchtown...he plans to major in exercise science...Birth date: Game... August 21, 1987. He was a three-year starter and letterman in football..his prep grid head coach was former (1989-90) Griz wide receiver Craig • CHASE REYNOLDS, RB, 6-0,190, Fr., HS, from Drummond, Whitney...a four-year letterman and three-year starter in Montana (Drummond High School) basketball...his hoop team was ranked third in the state of A prolific running back in the state of Montana the past four Washington...first team all-league in basketball his junior year, seasons, Chase is the only prep player in Montana history to rush and his team finished fourth in the state tournament that for more than 5,000 yards in his career...he gained 5,261 yards season...all-league in football as a sophomore and jun­ and scored 114 touchdowns in a four-year, 44-game high school ior... Personal:His stepfather is Dan Love of Spokane...Major: career...his grid teams won three straight Class “C” champion­ business. Birth date: October 27, 1987. ships and compiled a record of 35-0...his high school football coach was Jim Oberweiser...he averaged an amazing 10.1 yards per • ANTHONY KAZM1ERCZAK, WR, 6-1, 200, Fr., HS, carry in his career... Thompson Falls, Montana (Thompson Falls HS) He lettered four times in football, basketball, and track...he Tony was one of the most prolific receivers in the state of was a four-time all-state selection in football and three times in Montana the past four seasons, with career totals of 208 recep­ track...he was team MVP in football three times...he was an all­ tions for 3,726 yards and 43 touchdowns...chosen all-confer­ conference pick in basketball... Personal: his major is pre­ ence four times and was an all-state pick three times...team engineering...his dad is Chuck Reynolds of Drummond...Birth date: MVP as a sophomore, junior, and senior...his teams won three October 22, 1987. district titles and lost just one conference game during his four- year career at Thompson Falls High School...his head coach ANDREW SELLE, QB, 6-2, 205, Fr., HS, from Billings, was Curt Kegel- Montana (Billings West High School) Lettered in four sports: football and track four times, twice in Andrew was a first team all-state selection in 2005...he was hoops, and once in wrestling...a four-time all-conference choice the co-MVP of Class “AA” as a senior...he led Billings West High in track and team MVP in that sports three times...three-year (Continued) 2006 FOOTBALL • NEW GRIZZLIES - NUMERICAL ROSTER NUMERICAL ROSTER (SELLE Continued) # NAME P0S. YR. School to their first-ever unbeaten season (13-0) and a state 2 Craig Chambers WR Jr. championship in 2005, throwing two touchdown passes in a 3 Ryan Bagley WR Jr. 21-17 victory over Helena Capital in the title game... 4 Muckie Foreman LB Jr. He amassed 5,803 yards in total offense, passed for 5,434 5 Eric Allen WR Jr. yards, and threw 51 TD passes in his career... (John Edwards, 6 Tyler Joyce LB Jr. who was UM’s quarterback in 2001 when it won the Division I- 7 Josh Swogger QB Sr. AA championship, is West’s total offense leader with 6,464 8 Rob Schulte WR/KOR So. yards)...as a senior he completed 163-of-275-9 (59.2%) passes 9 Tim Parks CB So. for 25 touchdowns... 10 Chris Clark CB Jr. Personal: Ranked first in a class of 507 students with a 11 Matt Troxel WR/PR So. perfect 4.0 GPA...his parents are: Jack and Cheryl Selle of Bill­ 12 Jason Washington QB Sr. ings. Birth date: September 12, 1987. 13 Tuff Harris CB/PR Sr. 14 Cole Bergquist QB So. • BRAD STERNBERG, OL, 6-3, 260, Fr., HS, from Helena, 16 Clint Stapp QB Fr. Montana (Helena High School) 17 Van Cooper Jr. SS Jr. Brad was a first team all-state pick at offensive tackle...first 18 Jimmy Wilson CB Jr. team all-conference as a junior and senior...“Coaches Award” Sophomore defensive tackle Craig Mettler 19 Colt Anderson SS So. in football in 2005...lettered in football (three), track (three), 20 Reggie Bradshaw RB Jr. and wrestling (one)... chosen academic all-state...his high # NAME POS. YR. 21 Dustin Dlouhy DE Sr. school football coach was former (1985-88) Griz quarterback 46 Kyle Ryan LB Jr. 24 T. Brooks-Fletcher RB Fr. Tony Arntson... 47 Brandon Genthe LB Fr. 25 Brandon Fisher FS Fr. Personal: He is undecided on a major. His parents are 48 Carrier Morrell TE Fr. 26 Tyson Johnson P/Holder Sr. Stan and Debbie Sternberg of Helena. Birth date: August 19, 49 Kevin Klaboe H-BACK Fr. 27 Matt Lebsock FS Sr. 1987. 50 Craig Mettler DT So. 28 Andrew Schmidt RB So. 51 Tyler Pelluer LB Fr. 29 Dan Carpenter K/P Jr. • ALEX VERLANIC, DT, 6-2, 265, Fr., HS, from Drummond, 52 Shawn Lebsock LB So. 30 Brandon Dwyer CB Jr. Montana (Drummond High School) 53 KroyBiermann DE Jr. 31 Tim Anderson FS Fr. Alex earned 12 letters at Drummond High School: four each 54 Austin Mullins DT Fr. 32 Torrey Thomas FS Jr. in football, basketball, and track...named Montana’s “Gatorade 55 Dan Carter DT Fr. 33 Brandon Utterback RB Fr. Player of the Year” in 2005 as a senior...his grid teams are the 56 Tyler Corwin LB So. 34 Quinton Jackson CB Jr. three-time defending state champions, winning three straight 57 Karl Pitcher DE So. 35 Tom Martin LB Jr. Class “C” championships and compiled a record of 35-0 under 58 Paul LaMantia DT So. 36 Aaron Juhl CB Fr. head coach Jim Oberweiser... prepped with 2006 Griz football 59 Kelly Kain DT Jr. 37 Loren Utterback LB Jr. recruit Chase Reynolds...captain of the basketball team...an 60 Ryan Schmidt OG Fr. 38 Lex Hilliard RB Sr. all-state and all-conference selection in football as a sopho­ 62 Trapper Hight OG So. 39 Shann Schillinger SS ' Fr. more, junior, and senior...his junior track squad won the Class 63 Ryan Wells OC Sr. 40 Jake McCarthy SS So. “C” championship...class valedictorian with a 4.0 GPA. 64 Dan Girard OC Fr. 41 Brady Green RB Sr. Personal: He plans to major in business or law at UM...his 66 Brent Russum OT So. 42 Jace Palmer LB Fr. parents are Pat and Cari Verlanic of Drummond...Birth date: 67 Kevin Bell OT Fr. 43 Alex Hawthorne LB Jr. October 21, 1987. 71 Cody Balogh OT Jr. 44 David Haile DE So. 72 Colin Dow OG So. • DEMETRICK WHITE, OT, 6-8, 280, Fr., HS, from 73 Jeff Marshall OC Sr. Vancouver, Washington (Columbia River HS) 74 Ryan Gustafson OT Jr. Demetrick was a first team All-Region and all-conference 75 Chris Dyk OT Fr. selection at defensive tackle as a senior...he grew two inches 77 Terran Hillesland OG Fr. between his junior and senior prep seasons and is UM’s tallest 78 Eric Michel OG Jr. and heaviest 2006 signee at 6-8,280...his Columbia River High 81 Tyler Palmer WR Fr. School team advanced to the second round of the Class 3A 82 Mike Ferriter WR So. state football playoffs last season...a starter in basketball, he 83 MarcMariani WR Fr. averaged 10 points and nine rebounds a game... 84 Mike Higgs WR Fr. He was all-league in football as a junior...his prep basketball 85 Brett Colyer WR So. team placed third in the state tournament two seasons ago...his 87 Dan Beaudin TE Fr. high school football coach was John O’Rourke, a Carroll Col­ 88 George Mercer WR Fr. lege graduate... 90 Mike Murphy DE Sr. Personal: He plans to major in education...his parents are 91 Mike Stadnyk DE Jr. Reggie and Laura White of Vancouver...Birth date: February 29, 92 Allen Gilbert DE Sr. 1988. 94 J. Ledgerwood DT Fr. 97 Jesse Carlson DT So. 98 Kerry Mullan DT Sr. Junior defensive end Mike Stadnyk

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Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Exp. Hometown (Previous School) Eric Alien WR 6-3 208 Jr. 1V Colorado Springs, CO (Oklahoma St.) Colt Anderson SS 5-10 182 So. SQ Butte, MT (Butte HS) Tim Anderson SS 6-0 200 Fr. RS Missoula, MT (Loyola HS) Ryan Bagley WR 6 4 210 Jr. 2V Great Falls, MT (C. M. Russell HS) Cody Balogh OT 6-7 310 Jr. 2V Steilacoom, WA (Steilacoom HS) Kevin Bell OT 64 275 So. SQ Valencia, CA (Hart HS) Carson Bender* DE 64 245 Fr. HS Deer Lodge, MT (Powell County HS) Dan Beaudin TE 6-5 228 Fr. RS Noxon, MT (Noxon HS) Cole Bergquist QB 6-2 205 So. 1V San Clemente, CA (San Clemente HS) Kroy Biermann DE 6-3 230 Jr. 2V Hardin, MT (Hardin HS) Reggie Bradshaw RB 6-0 212 Jr. TR Coquitlam, B.C. (Louisville) Thomas Brooks-Fletcher RB 5-10 200 Fr. RS Bellevue, WA (Interlake HS) Severin Campbell* Athlete 6 4 210 Fr. HS Golden, CO (Golden HS) Jesse Carlson DT 6-3 265 So. 1V Billings, MT (Billings West HS) Dan Carpenter K/P 6-2 211 Jr. 2V Helena, MT (Helena HS) Dan Carter DT 6-5 300 So. 1V Bellingham, WA (Bellingham HS) Craig Chambers WR 64 200 Jr. TR Mill Creek, WA (Univ. Of Washington) Chris Clark CB/KOR 5-11 175 Jr. 2V Los Angeles, CA (Cathedral HS) Van Cooper Jr. SS 6-2 200 Jr. 2V Denver, CO (Cherry Creek HS) Tyler Corwin ILB 6-3 230 So. 1V Great Falls, MT (Great Falls HS) Brett Colyer WR 6-5 190 So. SQ Roseville, CA (Oakmont HS) Dustin Dlouhy DE/Snaps 6-2 238 Sr. 3V Idaho Falls, ID (Idaho Falls HS) Colin Dow OG 6-5 319 So. 1V Billings, MT (Billings Senior HS) Brandon Dwyer CB 5-10 191 Jr. SQ Kalispell, MT (Flathead HS) Chris Dyk ' OT 6-8 281 Fr. RS Dillon, MT (Beaverhead County HS) Mike Ferriter WR 6-1 201 So. 1V Helena, MT (Helena HS) Brandon Fisher SS/Snaps 5-10 193 Fr. RS Franklin, TN (Christ Presb. Academy) Muckie Foreman OLB 6-1 201 Jr. 2V Spanaway, WA (Spanaway HS) Brandon Genthe LB 6-3 221 Fr. RS Bozeman, MT (Bozeman HS) Allen Gilbert DE 60 214 Sr. HS Frenchtown, MT (Frenchtown HS) Dan Girard OC 6-41/2 285 Fr. RS Yakima, WA (West Valley HS) Brady Green RB 5-9 195 Sr. 3V Brighton, UT (Brighton HS) Ryan Gustafson OG 6-5 270 Jr. 2V Billings, MT (Billings Skyview HS) David Haile DE 6-5 240 So. 1V San Jose, CA (Milpitas HS) Tuff Harris CB/PR 6-0 197 Sr. 3V Colstrip, MT (Colstrip HS) Alex Hawthorne OLB 6-1 230 Jr. 2V Mesa, AZ (Dobson HS) Mike Higgs WR 6-1 180 Fr. RS Eagan, MN (Eastview HS) Trapper Hight OG 6 4 299 So. SQ Miles City, MT (Custer County HS) Terran Hillesland OG 6-7 313 Fr. RS Sidney, MT (Sidney HS) Lex Hilliard RB 6-0 228 Sr. 3V Kalispell, MT (Flathead HS) Tyler Hobbs* DE 64 230 Fr. HS Spokane, WA (West Valley HS) Quinton Jackson CB 5-11 176 Jr. 2V Seattle, WA (Renton HS) Tyson Johnson P 6-2 189 Sr. 3V Stevensville, MT (Stevensville HS) Tyler Joyce LB 6-5 227 Jr. 2V Aurora, CO (Overland HS) Aaron Juhl CB 6-1 192 Fr., RS Ewa Beach, CA (Campbell HS) Kelly Kain DE 6 4 288 Jr. 2V Great Falls, MT (C.M. Russell HS) Anthony Kazmierczak* WR 6-1 200 Fr. HS Thompson Falls, MT (Thompson Falls HS) Kevin Klaboe TE/H-BACK 6-2 218 Fr. RS Billings, MT (Billings West HS) Paul LaMantia DT 6-2 252 Fr. TR/RS Oakdale, CA (Boise State) Matt Lebsock FS 5-11 186 Sr. 3V Billings, MT (Billings Skyview HS) Shawn Lebsock ILB 6-0 214 So. 1V Billings, MT (Billings Skyview HS) Jackson Ledgerwood DT 6-2 226 Fr. RS Fort Benton, MT (Fort Benton HS) Marc Mariani WR 6-0 173 Fr. RS Havre, MT (Havre HS) Jeff Marshall OC 6-5 285 Sr. 2V Newport Beach, CA (Newport Harbor HS)

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