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JEFF ZENISEK (Head Coach, 5th Year, 30-12-1) JOHN PICHA (Offensive Coordinator, 8th year) Jeff Zenisek, who joined CWU's coaching staff in 1990 as its defen­ John Picha, 30, begins his second season this fall as a full-time mem­ sive coordinator and defensive backfield coach, .begins his fifth season as ber of CWU's football coaching staff. He will coach the offensive line and head coach at his alma mater this fall. Last year he guided the Wildcats to also serve as the offensive coordinator. a share of the NAIA Division 2 national football championship. Last year, Picha coached the inside linebackers. He previously served The Wildcats, after a 4-3 start, won six straight games to reach the as a graduate assistant or part-time coach for six seasons. championship game. They then tied Findlay, Ohio, 21-21 to earn a share Picha, who played two seasons at CWU in of the national title. It was 1986 and 1987, replaced Charles Chandler on the CWU's first-ever national title full-time staff prior to the 1995 season. He also in a team sport. replaced Chandler as CWU's men's and women's In two playoff appear­ track-and-field coach. ances, Zenisek has a 4-1-1 Last spring Picha led CWU's men to the Pa­ record. Two years ago he led cific Northwest Athletic Conference track-aild­ the Wildcats to a 9-2 record field title and a 17th place finish in the NAIA Na­ and a third-place national tional meet and was selected the PNWAC Men's ranking. He shared the Mt. Coach-of-the-Year. Rainier League Coach-of-the­ Picha's women's team placed third in the con­ Year honor with Pacific ference meet. The men's team placed fourth and Lutheran head coach Frosty the women's team finished sixth in the Pacific Northwest regional meet. Westering. Picha previously served as an assistant track-and-field coach for three Zenisek, 37, is a former seasons, first during the 1990 and 1991 campaigns and then again in 1993. CWU player. He played of­ He was in charge of the throwing events. fensive center in 1980 and The CWU coach first joined the football coaching staff as a graduate 1981 . He earned all-district assistant in 1988. In 1988 and 1989, he coached the tight ends. He then honors and was CWU's Best coached the defensive line in 1990, 1992 and 1993. Blocker award winner in the A 1984 graduate of Rogers High School in Puyallup, Picha is a former latter season. two-year letterman for the Wildcats. He earned honorable mention all­ A native of Dubois, Wyo., Zenisek graduated from Pinedale High School league honors in 1987 and was the recipient ofCWU's Best Blocker award in Wyoming in 1977. At Pinedale, he lettered in football, basketball and in 1986. track. In football, he earned all-conference honors at linebacker and was Picha played two seasons at before enroll­ voted Team Captain and the Best Blocker award. ing at CWU, earning second team NWAACC honors during his sopho­ He played one season at Wenatchee Valley College and one season at more season. Mt. Hood CC before enrolling at CWU where he earned BA and MA In 1987 he started all 10 games at center for CWU as the Wildcats education degrees in 1983 and 1985, respectively. averaged 252. 7 yards rushing and set a CFA record with 34 rushing touch­ Prior to joining the CWU staff, Zenisek was the head coach at Orcas downs. Island High School for four years. He compiled a 19-17 won-loss record Misc: Born 2-9-66 at Puyallup. Earned B.A. degree in history in 1993. and twice (1987 and 1989) was voted Coach-of-the-Year. He also earned Brother Tom played football at UPS. Also has three sisters. Engaged to Coach-of-the-Year honors in girls basketball (1988-89). In four years his Brenda Heim. teams won 59 games and lost 31 . His 1988-89 team won a league title and his 1989-90 team placed ninth in the state tournament. He also previously served two seasons at CWU ( 1982-83) and two at Washington State University (1984-85) as a graduate assistant coach. Misc.: Born 2-8-59 at Riverton. Married. Wife's name is Robin. They have a five-year-old daughter, Jordan ... Named NAIA Division 2 National Coach-of-the-Year by two separate sports publications last year.

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Seven Former Players on Grad Staff Seven former Central Washington football players are among the mem­ bers of this fall's graduate assistant coaching staff. The grad assistants join a staff of four full-time coaches. All four of the full-time coaches are also former CWU players. Josh Fetter is the only member of the coaching staff without Central con­ nections. Fetter, who coaches the defensive line played his collegiate foot­ ball at the University of Idaho. The staff includes Thu Ament, wide receivers; Shawn John, running backs; Keith Ross, outside linebackers; Dwayne Sitler, offensive line; Fetter; Scott LeMaster, defensive ends; Gary Michael, defensive backs, and Ed Mortimer, JOSH FETTER SCOTT LEMASTER tight ends.

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Evan Ayres (OL, 6-2, 255, So., Bellingham - Sehome) Redshirted 1994 season. Was originally listed on roster as tight end, but switched to offensive line High School: Graduated from Sehome in 1994. midway through redshirt season. Started all 14 games Lettered in football (3) and track (4). All-confer­ at right tackle last season, helping lead Wildcats to ence offensive tackle junior and senior seasons. No. 1 ranking in total offense in CFA. Voted CWU's Competed in district meet is discus and javelin in Outstanding Freshman award winner. Has good track junior and senior years. College: Redshirted strength and has good work ethic. Misc: Born 2-14- 1994 season. Earned letter last year as backup on 76 at Yakima. Law enforcement major. Has one offensive line. Misc: Born 7-14-75 at Bellingham, sister. Uncles Jay Gilliam and Mike Ehlis played Business major. Posted 3.2 GPA in high school. football at CWU and YVC, respectively.

Jason Butler (OT, 5-11, 245, Jr., Renton· Hazen) Ryan Fournier (QB, 6-1, 198, Sr., Montesano)

High School: Graduated from Hazen in 1993. 1\vo­ High School: Graduated from Montesano in 1992. Lettered in football year letter winner in football. Played offensive and (3), basketball (3) and baseball (3). South Central League Offensive MVP. defensive tackle. Team captain and all-league. Also Team captain and Team MVP. Completed 69 per­ earned four letters in wrestling as heavyweight. Col­ cent of passes. Team MVP in basketball. First team lege: Has played backup role at center past two sea­ all-league pitcher in baseball. College: After four sons. Earned first letter last fall. Will probably play years in program figures to move into starting posi­ same role this fall. Misc: Born 12-14-74 at tion vacated by Jon Kitna. Was Kitna's backup last Winnemucca, Nev. Law and justice major. Plans to season, completing 15 of 29 passes for 158 yards. be police officer. Ha~ one brother and one sister. Intercepted twice. Netted nine yards on five rushes. Also earned letter sophomore year as No. 3 quarter­ Mark Doll (OT, 6-2, 250, So., Selah) back. Was 0 for 2 passing. Rushed once for minus two yards. On squad freshman season after High School: Graduated from Selah in 1994. Lettered in football (3) and redshirting in 1993 . ..Has seen limited action, but . baseball. Played tight end and outside linebacker in football. First team is a strong leader. Also has strong arm. Misc: Born 2-27-74 at Olympia. all-league. 1\vo-time captain and Best Defensive Lineman award winner. Education major. Wants to be a coach. Father (Richard) played football at Played first base in baseball. Selected Athlete-of-the-Year. College: . Cousin (Travis Hale) played football at Pacific Lutheran.

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High School: Graduated from Wapato in 1994. Let­ High School: Graduated from Enumclaw in 1993. tered in football (3), basketball (2) and baseball (3). Lettered in football (3), basketball (2) and baseball Three-time All-Mid Valley football selection. Twice (2). First team all-league tight end. Team captain selected school's Lineman of the Year. Twice all­ and first team all-league center in basketball. Sec­ league forward in basketball. Team MVP. Played ond team all-league first baseman in baseball. Col­ first base in baseball, earning all-league honors three lege: Redshirted 1993 season. Started one game times. Team captain and Most Improved award win­ freshman season catching six passes for 86 yards. . ner. College: Redshirted freshman year. Started two Started three games last year. Caught 32 passes for ji games at left guard last season as well as playing key backup role at tackle. 418 yards and one touchdown. Along with Todd Murray might be best 1- Will play larger role this season. Misc: Born 7-9-75 at Toppenish. Physical 2 tight end combo in nation among NAIA schools. Duo combined for 73 education major. Has three brothers. catches for 855 yards last season ...Was voted Outstanding Freshman award winner in 1994. Earned honorable mention all-league honors sopho­ Mike Henry (OT, 6-2, 300, Sr., Harrah • White more year. Has excellent hands and will probably see more playing time Swan) this season as CWU will likely employ more double tight end sets. Misc: Born 9-17-75 at . Has one sister. Fitness and sports management High School: Graduated from White Swan High major. Posted 3.1 GPA in high school. School in 1992. Played offensive and defensive line, earning first team all-league honors three times and Casey Jacox (QB, 6-3, 200, So., Renton • all-state honors senior season. College: Redshirted Kentridge) in 1992. Started two games at strong tackle in 1993 and two games in 1994. Was key backup last season. High School: Graduated from Kentridge in 1994. Is quick off the snap and a good pass protector. Misc: Earned two letters in football. Team captain. Honor­ Born 12-27-73 at Chelan. Biology major. Plans to be a teac er and coac able mention all-league junior season. Missed se­ Had a 3.59 GPA in high school and was involved in Honor Society. Has nior year after breaking four bones in right foot. two brothers. One brother, Scott, redshirted last season and could be factor College: Redshirted freshman year at CWU. Was· this fall in secondary. Father (Lon) played football at Wenatchee Valley No. 3 quarterback last fall , completing his only pass and . Cousin (Jeff) played baseball at WSU. Hi gh school attempt for minus one yard . . .Is tall, mobile and smart. activities included honor society and FFA. Also makes good decisions. Emerged last fall as the best of the freshman redshirt quarterbacks. Misc: Born 3-12-76 at Lacey. Education major.

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High School: Graduated from Stanwood in 1993. High School: Graduated from Federal Way in 1993. Lettered in football (3) and basketball (3). Twice Lettered in football (3), baseball (3) and basketball earned second team all-league defensive back hon­ (1). All-league tight end and linebacker in football. ors. Second team all-league receiver junior season. Team Captain. All-league first baseman and pitcher First team all-league senior season. Team captain in baseball. College: Three-year letterman and two­ junior and senior seasons in basketball. College: On year starter for Wildcats. Needs just 11 catches this squad freshman season, but did not letter. Earned fall to become CWU's all-time reception leader letter last fall as backup wide receiver. Did not catch among tight ends. Currently ranks third among tight any balls. Misc: Born 3-20-75 at Jamestown, N.D. Education major. ends and 14th overall among all receivers with 58 career catches for 729 Wants to be physical education major. Had 3.3 GPA in high school. High yards. John Bower (1986-89) is all-time tight end leader with 68 catches school activities included FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). for 952 yards . . .Lettered as "true" freshman, catching five passes for 87 yards, including long of 27 yards. Started eight games sophomore year. Brent Malmberg (C, 6-2, 270, Jr., Yakima) Caught 12 passes for 204 yards, including seven for 109 against Pacific Lutheran, to earn second team all-league honors. Earned first team honors High School: Graduated from Eisenhower High last fall catching 41 passes for 437 yards despite missing two games with School in 1993. Lettered in football (2) and track broken hand. Scored two of three touchdowns in playoffs. . .Very physi­ (1). All-league Big 9 offensive lineman in football. cal. Excellent blocker. ls hard worker in weight room. Along with Holt Placed third in district meet in shot put. College: gives CWU one of best 1-2 tight end combinations in country, Misc: Born Redshirted freshman year in football. Played back 12-21-74 at Burien. Paramedic major. Plans to be paramedic firefighter. role at offensive guard in 1994. Started all 14 games Kyle Parkin (OT, 6-4, 255, Sr., Vancouver - Co­ at center on national championship team last fall. Se­ lumbia River) lected Wildcat-of-the-Week award winner against Hardin-Simmons in second round of the playoffs ..On squad freshman High School: Graduated from in year in track, but did not letter. Placed fourth in PNWAC meet freshman 1992. Lettered in football (2) and track (1). Voted season in shot (42-8). Placed third in PNWAC meet last spring with ca­ team's best lineman and All-league guard senior sea­ reer-best put of 44-8 Misc: Born 5-5-75 at Yakima. Business administra­ son. Received all-state nomination. Placed second tion major. Has three brothers and two sisters. Serves church as Sunday in district meet in javelin in track senior season. school teacher. College: Redshirted in 1992. Earned letter fresh­ man season in backup role. Started two games at W!tfCAT ~UB ~HOP & ~~PR6*~9 W25-SUBS 505 A Nortllllllf Open"''''B.':'00 em to 9:00 pm Btukfut Menu 6:00 em to 10:go em (Mondqy·:::·f,l:::·IJl.f;D.irllYJ 11:go qm to 7:00 pm on ~undey \ t:f?:.:-:.::fa:)k''''' "' r-----~~~~:--::------T------..

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That despite the fact they have lost three key players to injuries - rovers Last Week's Results: Central Washington 23 at Simon Fraser 47. Eastern Oregon 23 at Western Oregon 20. Western Washington 21 at Southern Oregon 14. Today's Schedule: Western Washington at Central Washington, 1:30 p.m.; Jeremy Hader and John Wambaugh and tackle Greg Bell. "They've had Southern Oregon at Western Oregon, 4 p.m.; Simon Fraser at Eastern Oregon, 1: 30 p.m. some injuries, but they've had some young players step up and do the job," Zenisek said. While any post-season chances probably went down the drain with last That is something Zenisek would like to see from his defensive unit, Saturday's 47-23 loss at Simon Fraser, that doesn't diminish the impor­ which ranks last in the CFA allowing 4 10 yards per game. Last week, tance of today's Columbia Football Association conference matchup be­ Simon Fraser, which came into the game ranked last in the CFA in scoring, tween Central Washington and Western Washington. rolled up 500 yards. Western brings a perfect 5-0 record and a That has prompted Zenisek to make several changes this week. Adrian second-place national ranking into the game. Eggleston will move from a backup at nose guard to the staring defensive Central is 2-4. tackle slot. True freshman Ryan Sawyer will make his first start replacing Western needs a victory to continue its march Chad Rathburn at defensive end with Rathburn drawing a start alongside towards a possible second straight unbeaten sea­ Rico Iniguez at inside linebacker. son. CWU needs a win to perhaps salvage a In the secondary, Sev Hoiness will move from the nickel back position winning season and get back into the conference to left corner, replacing Michael Jackson. Rico Brown will start at right title race. corner ahead of Mark Tipton . Despite, Central's record, you know the Vi- "We've been giving up way too many yards and we're going to find kings won't be looking past the Wildcats. Es- RYAN SAWYER some kids this week who want to play and show some pride in Wildcat pecially considering what happened last year First Start defense," Zenisek said. when Central upset No. I ranked Western and then went on to win a share On offense, Zenisek isn't planning any drastic changes. After all, the of the NAIA Division 2 national title. 'Cats still are one of the top offensive teams in the conference and rank CWU head coach Jeff Zenisek is wary of the talented Vikings. "They eighth nationally in passing, averaging 271 yards per game. have a lot of veterans on the offensive line and they have a very versatile Zenisek said Casey Jacox would probably draw the start at quarterback quarterback in (Darren) Erath. (Mario) Casello and (Chris) Nicholl are over Ryan Fournier, but that could change depending on what happens in two very talented receivers and they haven't lost a beat since losing (run­ practice this week. ning back John) Frazier. " Both have been effective. Jacox threw for eight touchdowns in a loss to Frazier sustained a possible season-ending knee injury in Western's Pacific Lutheran and a win over Puget Sound. But, when he couldn't get season opener, but fullback Ryan Wiggins stepped in and has put together the offensive moving last Saturday against Simon Fraser, Fournier, who back-to-back 200-yard rushing games, the first time that has happened in started the first four games, came off the bench to throw for 247 yards and Viking school history. three touchdowns, most of it in the fourth quarter. Wiggins leads the CFA in rushing with 746 yards. Erath ranks second On the season, Fournier has thrown for 913 yards and seven touch­ in the conference in passing averaging 250.8 yards per game. Nicholl is downs. Jacox has passed for 695 yards and eight scores. the conference leader in receiving yards (70 l) and yards per reception (28.0) Dan Murphy, who had a solid game at SFU, leads the Wildcats in and ranks second to CWU's Kenny Russaw in touchdown catches with rushing with 456 yards and five touchdowns. Russaw ranks sixth nation­ seven. Casello has 18 catches for 246 yards. ally in receiving with 41 catches for 557 yards and nine touchdowns. The Western offensive line includes five seniors, including two all­ Defensively, the Wildcats are led by Rico Iniguez, who has 77 tackles stars - honorable mention All-American guard Todd Walcker and center and has had 10 or more stops in a school-record six consecuitve games.

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11 WILDCATS Central Washington

NO. PLAYER POS HT WT CL HOMETOWN 48 Ryan Sawyer LB 6-3 220 Fr. Kent 1 Nathan Cook K 5-10 195 Fr. Tacoma 49 Rick Robillard RB 5-9 200 So. Yakima 2 Edgar DuBose DB 5-5 160 Fr. Seattle 51 Mark Doll OL 6-2 250 So Selah 3 Julian Hamm RB 5-9 175 Fr. Des Moines 52 Evan Ayres OL 6-2 255 So. Bellingham 4 Ryan Seal WR 6-2 190 Fr. Poulsbo 54 Mike Henry OL 6-2 300 Sr. Harrah 5 Davis Lura WR 6-0 185 Jr. Stanwood 55 Mike Talamaivao LB 5-11 240 Jr. Seattle 6 Kenny Russaw WR 5-8 185 Sr. Tacoma 56 John Garden LB 5-11 200 Fr. Tacoma 7 Ryan Fournier QB 6-1 198 Sr. Montesano 59 Jason Butler c 5-11 245 Jr. Renton 8 Wayne Maxwell DB 5-8 178 So. Bothell 61 Wayne Moenoa DL 5-11 270 So. Aberdeen 9 Casey Jacox QB 6-3 200 So. Renton 62 Kyle Parkin OL 6-4 255 Sr. Vancouver 10 Jesse Evans DB 5-9 180 Jr. Kirkland 64 Robert Thomas OL 6-1 240 Fr. Port Angeles 11 Josh Woodard WR 5-11 185 Jr. Auburn 65 Jack Sandberg DE 5-11 210 Fr. Pasco 12 Sean McCoy QB 6-3 215 So Everett 70 Scott Morgan DL 6-0 245 Jr. Mt. Vernon 13 Zach Cooper DE 6-2 240 So. Fall City 71 Gary Simpson DE 6-3 210 Fr. Quincy 15 Greg Stoller p 6-0 190 Jr. Camas 73 Brent Malmberg OL 6-2 270 Jr. Yakima 16 David Lindberg QB 6-3 200 Fr. Sumner 74 Dusty South OL 6-3 250 Jr. Mountlake Terrace 17 Jeff Corlett QB 6-0 218 So. Cheney 75 Jason Frederick OL 6-1 250 So. Raymond 18 Steve Gray DB 5-7 150 Fr. Tacoma 76 Jason Brunk DE 6-5 200 Fr. Puyallup 19 Aaron Maul LB 6-0 210 Sr. Tacoma 77 Adrian Garza OT 6-4 275 So. Wapato 20 Tony Frank WR 6-0 190 Jr. Clallam Bay 79 Josh Burgess OL 6-2 260 Fr. Yakima 21 Josh Sarpy RB 5-5 155 So. Oak Harbor 80 Ron Honcoop WR 6-2 200 Fr. Lynden 22 Rico Brown DB 5-9 175 Sr. Seattle 81 Brett Allen WR 6-4 205 Jr. Renton 23 Pete Hartzell DB 5-9 185 Fr. Monroe 82 Andy Wagner TE 6-1 210 So. Snohomish 24 Jared Gibb WR 5-7 135 Fr. Ellensburg 83 Todd Murray TE 6-2 240 Sr. Federal Way 25 Michael Jackson DB 5-11 175 Sr. Seattle 84 Cherokee Valeria WR 6-0 165 Jr. Hilo, HI 26 Sev Hoiness DB 5-10 190 Sr. Hoquiam 85 Dolan Holt TE 6-2 220 Jr. Enumclaw 27 Craig Bill DB 5-10 190 Sr. Puyallup 86 Ty Nunez WR 6-1 180 Fr. Yakima 28 Wanis Nadir DB 6-1 175 So. Hilo, HI 87 Clint Lecount WR 6-0 175 Fr. Vancouver 29 Nate Marti DB 5-11 180 Fr. Bellevue 88 Brett Rogers WR 5-8 168 So. Yakima 30 Mark Brown RB 5-10 220 Jr. Cordova, CA 89 Toby Vaughn WR 5-11 195 So. Elma 31 Scott Henry DB 5-10 175 Fr. White Swan 90 Adrian Eggleston DL 6-4 280 Jr. Bellevue 32 Dan Murphy RB 6-2 205 Fr. Royal City 92 Yuchun Santory DL 6-1 250 Sr. Olympia 33 Brandon Christensen DB 5-9 190 Fr. Mukilteo 95 Jason Woods DL 6-2 235 So. Kennewick 34 Kip Shepard RB 5-9 185 Fr. Stanwood 96 Travis Noel DE 6-1 215 Jr. Redmond 35 Rico Iniguez LB 5-10 200 Jr. Mattawa 97 Matt Smith DE 6-3 235 So. Vancouver 36 Chad Rathburn LB 6-1 215 So. Yakima 99 Jeremy Lail DL 6-2 265 Fr. Everett 37 Marc Garretson DB 5-10 175 Fr. Oak Harbor 38 Jahu Tolson DB 5-11 185 Fr. Puyallup Head Coach -Jeff Zenisek, Central Washington '83 (5th year, 30-12-1 ). Assistants 39 Mark Tipton DB 5-10 170 Sr. Puyallup - John Picha, offensive coordinator & offensive line; Beau Baldwin, quarterbacks; 40 John Miller LB 5-11 220 Fr. Tacoma Shawn John, running backs; Dwane Sitler, asst. offensive line; Thu Ament, wide 41 J.J. Freeborn LB 6-0 235 So. · Everett receivers; Ed Mortimer, tight ends; John Graham, defensive coordinator & defensive 43 J.T. Brenner DB 6-0 180 Fr. Marysville backs; Josh Fetter, defensive line; Scott LeMaster, defensive ends; Keith Ross, line- 47 Jed Sluy1er LB 6-0 200 Fr. Renton backers; Gary Michael, asst. defensive backs.

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No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown (School) 55 Todd Walcker OG 6-3 245 Sr. Redmond 1 Mike Perez CB 5-10 150 Fr. Everson 56 Matt Cross c 6-1 250 Sr. Coupeville 2 Justin Stiles QB 6-0 170 Fr. Federal Way 57 Nate Smith LB 5-10 190 Fr. Spokane 3 Darren Erath QB 6-0 195 Jr. Puyallup 58 Gabe Calderon LB 5-10 210 Fr. Orcas 5 John Frazier RB 5-9 170 Sr. Tacoma 59 Paul Riley DE 6-1 235 Fr. Spokane 6 Sam Hanson QB 6-3 205 So. Manson 60 Dan Ball LB 6-3 225 Fr. Vancouver 7 Josh Heron QB 6-0 200 Fr. Mill Creek 61 Jim Barth OG 6-0 260 Jr. Duvall 8 Adam Mathieson FS 6-0 205 So. Spokane 62 Marty Juergens FS-R 6-0 195 Fr. Olympia 9 Paul Delaney CB 5-11 200 Jr. Bothell 63 Patrick Humphrey OG 6-1 225 Fr. Ferndale 10 Michael Johnson CB 6-0 185 Sr. Tacoma 64 Josh Graham DE 6-2 220 So. Hoquiam 11 11 Erik Morin P-TE 6-1 215 Jr. Gig Harbor 65 Adam Peddicord OT 6-3 240 Fr. Walla Walla 12 Jeremy Hader ROV 6-1 210 Sr. Mountlake Terrace 66 Bill Hatchett OT 6-2 245 Sr. Puyallup 13 John Wambaugh ROV 6-1 210 Sr. Gig Harbor 67 Chris Jaross OG 6-3 245 Sr. Kent J 15 Randy Carter SS 5-10 200 Sr. Prosser 68 Brandon Reedy OT 6-0 225 Fr. Coupeville 16 Ryan McGowan WR 6-0 180 Jr. Kirkland 69 Doug Mirkovich OT 6-3 245 Sr. Bainbridge Island 17 Tony Human FS 5-10 190 Fr. Lake Stevens 70 Matt Rose DE 6-0 220 Fr. Tumwater 18 Mario Casello WR 5-10 175 Sr. Puyallup 71 Will Lorenson LB 5-11 210 Fr. Seattle 19 Adam Foster WR 6-1 180 Jr. Bainbridge Island 72 Ryan Nauer OT 6-3 220 Fr. Puyallup 20 Casey Kaelin RB 5-6 160 So. Buckley 73 Seth Brannan OT 6-4 245 So. Stevenson 22 Josh Evans WR 6-0 180 So. Yakima 74 Michael Ames OG 6-2 220 Fr. Everson 23 Matt Williamson WR 5-8 170 Jr. Castle Rock 75 Greg Bell OT 6-4 260 So. Kent 25 Isaac Blum FS 6-0 175 Sr. Sedro Woolley 76 Mark Bone DE 5-11 20 Fr. Richland 26 Albert Mitchell CB 6-0 195 Fr. Spokane 77 Matt Alderman OT 6-1 290 Fr. Bellevue 27 Sean Jones CB 5-11 170 Fr. Mountlake Terrace 78 Andy Benz OT 6-2 230 Fr. Bellevue 28 Mark Spencer LB 6-0 230 Jr. Elma 79 John Bergford OT 6-3 240 So. Tenino 29 Nick Reese FB 5-11 190 Fr. Olympia 80 Steve McCarthy FS 6-1 195 Fr. Camas 30 Ryan Wiggins FB 5-10 200 Jr. Bremerton 81 Spencer Dahlquist WR 6-0 190 So. Castle Rock 31 Isaiah Abram ROV 6-0 205 Fr. Kent 82 Ben Banks DE 6-3 235 So. Woodinville 33 Mike Williams SS 6-0 190 So. Redmond 83 T.D. Haines WR 5-9 170 Fr. Redmond 34 Andy Harris LB 5-10 210 So. Prosser 84 Ben Fairbanks TE 6-2 200 Fr. Kirkland 35 Wade Gebers K 5-10 190 Sr. Quincy 85 Jeremy Klug WR 5-9 175 Fr .. Clarkston 36 Chun La RB 5-8 155 Fr. Bellevue 86 Chris Nicholl WR 6-3 195 Sr. Mercer Island 37 Ryan Lahmann TE 6-4 225 Sr. Washougal 87 Mike McFarlane TE 6-2 190 So. Shoreline 39 Dominic Martinez CB 5-11 180 Fr. Tacoma 88 Todd McOevitt WR 6-2 200 Fr. Leavenworth 41 Matt Johnston LB 5-11 185 Fr. Lacey 89 Shamaree Wilson WR 6-1 200 Fr. Tacoma 42 Tim Hanson LB 6-1 200 Sr. Lynden 90 Avram Blum SS 5-10 200 Fr. Sedro Woolley 43 Ryan Riden ROV 6-0 205 Fr. Vancouver 91 Zachary Tinker DE 5-11 215 So. Seattle 45 Scott Noteboom FB 5-10 190 So. Lynden 92 Derek Harris DE 6-1 230 Fr. Vancouver 46 Rob Rogers LB 5-10 200 So. Federal Way 93 Brodie O'Neill LB 6-1 200 Fr. Vancouver 48 Tony Carr LB-FB 5-11 220 So. Seattle 94 Roy Shick TE 6-1 200 Fr. Sequim 49 Coley Beaman DE 6-2 240 Sr. Vancouver 51 David Humes c 6-1 240 Fr. Kirkland Head Coach - Rob Smith. Assistants - Tom Missel, Scott Hodgkinson, Doug 52 Nate Spitzer DE 6-0 205 So. Bremerton Biddle, Pete Kaligis, David Shaw, Terry Todd, Eric Tripp, Gerry Parr Student As- 53 Jeremiah Straube c 6-3 210 Fr. Batlle Ground sistants - Bill Christensen, Jon Brunaugh, Orlondo Steinauer. 54 Chad Rorabaugh DE 6-2 220 Jr. Battle Ground

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13 WILDCAT PROFILE: Hoiness Tough On Field, In Class

BY MIKE BATTIEN ments. He thought it might be too tough for him. The offensive huddle breaks. It's a tense game and both sides are "But he's a tough kid. (He's) .. .applying himself both on and off the hungry for victory. From the defensive side of the scrimmage line, mut­ field. He's got goals and he'll make it," Zenisek said. tered voices are heard. "Come on. Let's see what you've got. .. Yooooshi!" Those goals include traveling to Japan after graduation to teach En­ "Yooooshi?!" That's very well what you may hear from Sev Hoiness. glish and improve his skills in Japanese. "Japan sends more people here to Hoiness, a 1990 graduate of Hoquiam High School, had 16 tackles to learn English than we send to Japan to learn their tongue? I figure there's lead the Central Washington to a 43-7 win over the University of Puget going to be a need for Americans to speak Japanese." And he's in line to Sound two weeks ago to earn Wildcat Sub Shop fill the gap. Player-of-the-Week honors. Before Hoiness puts on a kimono though, there's still plenty left to do here. Hoiness, a starting defensive back for the Wild­ Defensive coordinator John Graham says the 5-10, 190 pound junior is a team cats, is majoring in political science, specializing in leader in several ways. "He's one of those guys who fires up the team. He's not Japanese language studies. "Yooooshi", by the way, afraid to get in their (players on both sides) faces and pump it up. That takes a load off my shoulders and lets me do my job." is Japanese for "Come on, let's rumble." Hoiness' teachers agree. . "He's an intense player." said Wildcat head coach "He's GAMBARIYA. That's Japanese for "tenacious," CWU Japanese profes­ Jeff Zenisek, who feels lucky to have this "mature sor Josh Nelson said. Nelson taught Hoiness last year and says, "I'm glad I know and loyal" athlete/scholar in his defensive backfield. him in the classroom because I wouldn't want to know him on the field." Hoiness' maturity and loyalty come from a couple Nelson's referring to Hoiness' intensity there, which apparently flows through different sources. His maturity grows from three years at the University of to his studies as well. Idaho in Moscow, and a stint in the construction business. Loyalty stems Everyone around Sev Hoiness talks about his intensity. loyalty, dedication and from his decision to follow in his father's and uncle's footsteps and return maturity. It's a credit to this young man that he returned to school after leaving Idaho. to CWU to finish his education and fulfill his football aspirations. "My family has really supported me through all of this. I think they were His father, Ron, played football for the Wildcats between 1964 and happy to see me return after leaving the first time," Hoiness said. 1968; his uncle C.D. was a three-sport standout in football, wrestling and CWU's football coaches are certainly happy he came back. After the Wildcats' golf between 1978 and 1983 and is scheduled to be inducted into CWU's first six games, Hoiness ranks second on the team behind Rico Iniguez in tackles Hall-of-Fame tonight. with 55, including 32 primaries. "Those (Hoiness and Iniguez) are two of our most "I worked for a year and a half (after leaving the University of Idaho) in intense players," Zenisek said. construction. That left something to be desired though," Hoiness said. Though Hoiness is a junior in eligibility at Central, this is his final season. The Sev then called Zenisek and asked if he could come play football for time he spent at school in Idaho will put him over the limit for athletic eligibility at the end of the season. Central. Zenisek agreed and Hoiness transferred to CWU prior to the 1994 In the coming four weeks, (the remainder of the Wildcats' regular season) op­ season. posing offenses will be wise to watch for Sev Hoiness. With his experience and The CWU head coach had reservations about Hoiness' choice of major ability at full tilt now, he's "SHUCHUSHITA"' excuse me, focused and ready. but says he's impressed with his player's academic and athletic achieve- "YOOOOSHI!"

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Craig Bill (DB, 5-10, 190, Sr., Puyallup - Rogers) Also had 38 punt return yards (7.6 average) and 14 yards on one kickoff return. Misc: Born 7-9-74 at Seattle. Sociology major with communica­ High School: Graduated from Rogers in 1992. tions minor. Has one brother and three sisters. Is cousin of Earl Campbell, Earned three letters in football, earning all-league Hall-of-Fame running back for Houston Oilers. Brother (Charles Hughes) honors at both running back and defensive back. played football at Walla Walla CC. College: Earned letter as freshman. Had three tack­ les, including one primary. Started three games and had 37 tackles sophomore year. Sat out 1994 sea­ Zach Cooper (OLB, 6-2, 240, So., Fall City - son. Came back last year and started 13 games. Eastside Catholic) Ranked fifth on team in tackles with 70. Led team in forced fumbles with three. Had four takeaways, including two fumble High School: Graduated from Eastside Catholic in recoveries and two interceptions. Had season-high 12 tackles, including 1994. Lettered in football (4), baseball (3) and wres­ 11 primaries, in playoff win over Hardin-Simmons. Had a 26-yard fumble tling (2). Played running back and linebacker in foot­ return for touchdown against Puget Sound .. .Very physical player who ball. Team captain and Defensive MVP. First team likes contact and has excellent speed. Might be moved from nickel back to all-league junior season and second team senior sea­ free safety. Misc: Born 4-30-74 at Tacoma. Education and business ma­ son leading team to Metro League title. Played out­ jor. Plans to be teacher and coach. High school activities included student field in baseball, winning all-league honors. Wrestled at 168 and 178 government and Natural Helpers. Has one sister. Cousin (Bob Picard) pounds. Placed second in Metro League meet. College: Redshirted fresh­ played football at Eastern Washington. man year. Played backup role at inside linebacker last season. Had 16 tackles, including nine primaries, one three-yard quarterback sack and one Rico Brown (DB, 5-9, 175, Sr., Seattle - O'Dea) other tackle for loss (six yards). Will be asked to play key role this fall on outside. Needs to be a senior in sophomore shoes, according to head coach High School: Graduated from O'Dea in 1992. Let­ Zenisek. Misc: Born 12-8-75 at Bellevue. Business major. Won Ameri­ tered in football (3) and track (1). Earned first team can Legion scholarship. Has no siblings. All-Metro League honors at defensive back and sec­ ond team honors at wide receiver. College: Played two seasons at Walla Walla CC. Played backup role Adrian Eggleston (DE, 6-4, 280, So., Bellevue - Oregon State) last season, but has all the tools and could earn start­ ing berth this season if he puts it all together. Had High School: Graduated from Bellevue in 1993. Lettered in football (2) three tackles last year. Also blocked one pass and and lacrosse (2). Also played basketball. Two-year starter at tight end and intercepted two, both against the University of Puget Sound. Returned one on the defensive line. Twice first team all-league on defensive line. First 39 ards for a touchdown. Led team in intercention return vards with 64.

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5 team all-league tight end junior season and second missed entire season. Granted hardship. Has eight career interceptions to team senior year. Most Inspirational winner junior rank in six-way tie for 11th on all-time list . .Is a very physical DB who is year. Led KingCo with 13 sacks and also had 54 tack­ not afraid to sacrifice body. Misc: Born 11-10-73 at Seattle. Actuary sci­ les to earn all-state honors senior season. College: ence major. Has one sister. Spent two years at Oregon State, but did not play. Earned OSU Coaches award in 1994 for play on the Sev Hoiness (DB, 5-10, 190, Sr., Hoquiam) scout team. Transferred to CWU last fall and played reserve role most of the season. But made great strides High School: Graduated from Hoquiam in 1990. and played major role in playoffs, particularly in semi­ Lettered in football (4), wrestling (4) and track (4). finals against Mary, N.D. (six tackles, three for losses) Played defensive back and running back in football. and in championship game against Findlay, Ohio (eight tackles). Finished All-league, team captain and Most Inspirational season with 33 tackles, including three quarterback sacks for losses of 18 award winner. State 158 pound champion in wres­ yards and four other tackles for losses of five yards .. .Is a big and strong tling. All-state academic. Four-time Most Inspira­ player who figures to start this fall. Misc: Born 6-16-75 at Seattle. Eco­ tional award winner. Competed in sprints in track. nomics major. Has two brothers. State placer in 4xl00 relay. College: Attended Idaho for three years, but used only one season of eligibility with Vandals. Started Jesse Evans (DB, 5-9, 180, Jr., Kirkland· Juanita) final two games in 1994 for CWU, finishing with 31 tackles. Had 11 tack­ les against Puget Sound. Started nine games last season, eight at strong High School: Graduated from Juanita in 1992. Let­ safety and one at nickel back. Had 55 tackles, including two quarterback tered in football (2) and track (3). Second team All­ sacks and one other tackle for loss. Also forced one fumble and blocked KingCo as running back senior year and strong safety two passes. Had four highest tackle game totals in playoffs, including seven junior season. Competed in hurdle races in track. Col­ against Western Washington and Hardin-Simmons and six against Mary lege: Redshirted in 1992. Started five games at nickel and Findlay. Misc: Born 8-25-71 at Aberdeen. International studies back position freshman season. Had 25 tackles, in­ major. Plans career in business. Has one brother. Was active in honor cluding one for loss. Also blocked three passes and society and student government in high school. Father (Ron) played foot­ had 41-yard fumble return against Western Washing­ ball at CWU, earning four letters between 1964 and 1968. Rushed for 809 ton. Had interceptions against Simon Fraser and Western (16-yard return). yards. Uncle (C.D.) played football at CWU between 1978 and 1981. Started seven games sophomore year. Led team in interceptions with six, Ranks 17th in career rushing with 1,051 yards. C.D., the last three-sport including two against Whitworth. Also ranked ninth in tackles with 28. letterman CWU, also lettered in wrestling and golf, and will be inducted Injured on opening kickoff of season last year against Montana State and into CWU's Hall-of-Fame this October.

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High School: Graduated from Mt. Vernon in 1993. High School: Graduated from Fort Vancouver in Lettered in football (3) and track (3). Team captain 1994. Lettered in football (3), basketball (3) and track senior season. All-league offense and defense junior (1 ). Played linebacker and tight end in football. Team and senior seasons. College: Lettered freshman year captain. All-state linebacker. Led league in tackles as an outside linebacker. Had seven tackles and re­ with 118. Inspirational award winner in basketball. covered one fumble. Redshirted in 1994. Moved to Competed in high jump, qualifying for district meet, defensive line and played key backup role last sea­ in track. College: Redshirted freshman year. Had son, finishing with 19 tackles, including 13 primaries two tackles last season, playing mostly on specialty and three quarterback sacks for losses of 15 yards. Is a very hard-working teams. Misc: Born 11-6-76 at Vancouver. Business major. Wants to be player. Misc: Born 8-12-74 at Olympia. Education major. Has two contractor. Was on student council in high school. Won a $1500 National brothers. Football Foundation scholarship. Father (Gerald) played basketball at Clark College. Has one sister.. Chad Rathburn (LB, 6-1, 215, So., Yakima· West Valley) Greg Stoller (P, 6-0, 190, Jr., Camas) High School: Graduated from West Valley in 1994. High School: Graduated from Camas in 1989. Let­ Lettered in football (3) and wrestling (4). Played full­ tered in football (2), basketball (2) and tennis (3). All­ back and middle linebacker in football. Captain and league kicker twice in football. College: Attended Inspirational award winner. All-state. Team captain Clark CC and WSU, but did not participate in foot­ in wrestling. Qualified for state meet. College: ball. Split punting duties freshman year with Antoine Redshirted freshman season. Had 17 tackles, includ­ Butcher. Averaged 32.4 yards on 15 punts. His punts ing 10 primaries, in backup role last season. Had one were returned for just seven yards. Averaged 37.3 tackle for a two-yard loss .. .Is being counted on to play much more signifi­ last season, including 40.8 over his final seven games. cant role this season. Should battle for starting berth. Misc: Born 8-23-75 Wildcat-of-the-Week award winner against Puget Sound. Averaging 43.0 at Yakima. Has one brother. yards and allowed just six return yards on six punts in national title game against Findlay, Ohio. Had season-best punt of 54. Also booted one extra Yuchan Santory (DT, 6-1, 250, Sr., Olympia) point and one field goal in regular-season game against Western Washing­ ton. Misc: Born 8-3-70 at Vancouver. Has two brothers. Physical educa­ High School: Graduated from North Thurston in tion major. Plans to be a teacher. 1992. Three-year letter winner in football. All-league defensive tackle. Team MVP and Captain. Also let­ Mark Tipton (DB, 5-10, 170, Sr., Puyallup) tered in basketball and baseball, playing forward and outfield, respectively. College: Redshirted in 1992. High School: Graduated from Puyallup in 1992. Earned letters last three seasons. Had nine tackles, Lettered in football and wrestling. Twice all-league including one for a five-yard loss freshman season. cornerback. Puget Sound Wrestler of the Year com­ Started six games sophomore year and had 25 tack­ peting at 141 pounds. College: On squad in 1993, les, including seven for losses, to earn honorable mention all-league hon­ but did not letter. Started three early-season games ors. Started all 14 games at nose guard last season and 49 tackles, includ­ at right corner sophomore year. Started two games ing nine for losses. Tied for team lead with three fumble recoveries. Voted at right corner last season. Had two interceptions. to CFA Mt. Rainier League second team all-conference squad. Had sea­ Also had 19 tackles. Returned one kickoff 11 yards. son-high eight tackles, including two quarterback sacks and one other tackle Intelligent player. Misc: Born 7-12-74 at Tacoma. ommunications ma­ for loss, in regular-season loss to Western Washington. Had six tackles, jor. Wants career in public relations major. Has one brother. Father two for losses, in title game against Findlay. .. One of strongest player on (Tom) played football at UW and mom (Eileen) played tennis at CWU. team. Also has good quickness. Hard to block one-on-one. Misc: Born 5- 7-74 in Seoul, Korea. Construction management major. Has no siblings.

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19 TRAINERS

Hall-of-Fame trainer Gary Smith is in his 29th season with the Wildcats and for the first time, he has an full-time assistant. Kelli Steele, a former student assistant under Smith, was named to that newly-created position in August. The training staff includes: Front row, from left, Robin Beba (Jr., Tolt); Amy Humbert (So., Kentridge), Erin Smith (Fr., Redmond); Kim Nelson (Grad Assistant, Puyallup); Steele, and Maria Waldo (So., Federal Way). Back row, from left, Smith, Erica Oxley (So., Vancouver); Travis Kummer (Sr., Ocasta); Dave Nelson (Sr., Wenatchee); Brian Marshall (Fr., Federal Way); Kevin Graff (Jr., Richland); Chris Balm (Jr., Yakima).

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21 Sponsorship Program in Third Year Central Washington University's sports sponsorship program is in its fourth year. A total of 19 businesses have pledged a total of $75,000 in cash and c services for the 1996-97 school year. Businesses receive exposure with signs and P.A. announcements in addi­ tion to program and radio advertising. Game sponsorships are also avail­ able. The program, which is under the director of athletic Director Gary Frederick, is broken down into four levels on investment. Investment pack­ ages begin at $10,000 and are also available at $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000. The sponsorship program is just one way you can give a boost to your favorite team at CWU. You can also help by joining the CWU Booster Club. Levels of member­ ship include VIP, the Athletic Director's Circle, Red & Black Club, Head Coach and Assistant Coach. There are many benefits to joining including invitations to special events, _ _ reserve parking and newsletters. Located Behind McDonald's You can also support CWU athletics by advertising in the game program and on the university's broadcasts of its football and basketball games. If you would like to advertise your business in the program or on the 1200 South Ruby radio broadcasts contact either Bob Guptill or Robert Lowery in the CWU (509) 962-9600 Advancement office (963-1485 or 963-1487).

CORPORATE SPONSORS: $10,000 - Frazzini's Pizza Place; KXLE; United States Cellular; Wildcat Sub Shop. $5,000- The Copy Shop; Han's Gym; Jansen Distribut­ •AAA Rating •Queen Size Beds ing (Snapple); Windermere Real Estate/Jenison-Repp; Winegar's Dairy. $2,500 - •Remote Control Color TV •HBO Record Printing & Design. $1,000 - Campus U-Tote-Em; The Daily Record; Ellensburg Music Shoppe; Hill's Auto Repair & Quick Lube; Ken's Auto Wash; Ken's •Laundry Room •Truck/RV Parking Texaco; Oak Rail Tavern; Speer Insurance; Ultimate Travel. •Complimentary Coffee, Tea •Outdoor Barbecues & Coffee •Refrigerators •Muffins •Microwaves A TASTE OF THE WEST AT ITS BEST Great Menu, BBQ & Non-BBQ Selection

SPECIALTIES SMOKED MEATS Homemade Salads, Pork & Beef Ribs Turkey Desserts, Breads & Baby Backs Sausage Daily Specials Pork Loin Tri-Tip Chicken

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