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+ SECTION C, PAGE 6 THE BLADE, TOLEDO, OHIO y THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2007 SECTION C, PAGE 7+ ALL-BLADE FOOTBALL TEAM OFFENSE DEFENSE Donnie Dottei Elliott Mealer School: Whitmer Size/class: 6-2, 195; senior Position: Quarterback School: Wauseon Size/Class: 6-6, 301 Position: Defensive end Scouting report: Led the Panthers to victory in numerous down-to-wire situations. Was 141-of-248 passing Scouting report: The University of Michigan signee served as a tight end, which meant he did plenty of ® for 2,045 yards and 15 TDs, and rushed 138 times for 795 yards and 17 TDs as Whitmer (9-3) reached the D-I blocking on a team that had three runners gain 780 yards or more. He also caught four passes for 55 yards. ® regional semifi nals. Set school career records for total offense, passing yardage and TD passes. Defensively the Division IV lineman of the year fi nished with 31 tackles, including four sacks, to help the Indi- Coach says: “Donnie is a great leader and a great offensive player. He could do all the things you hope your of- ans claim a share of the Northwest Ohio Athletic League title, their fi rst league crown since 1999. fensive leader can do. He was probably the most clutch performer I’ve ever been around at the high school level. Coach says: “He was an integral part of our team’s ability to run the ball. Defensively, about halfway through He could win a game with his feet, with his arm, or with his mind by making a good decision.” — Joe Palka the season people stopped running his way. Basically he closed down half of the fi eld.” — Mark Emans ROCKIN’ Eric Page Dewayne Frazier School: Springfi eld Size/Class: 5-10, 162, junior Position: Quarterback School: Whitmer Size/class: 6-0, 200; senior Position: Defensive end Scouting report: Dynamic offensive player with dual-threat abilities. He rushed for 2,039 yards on 203 car- Scouting report: Playing through injuries as a junior, Frazier was limited to backup duty at running back $ 99 ries while passing for 1,137 yards (completing 87 of 171 passes). He scored 23 touchdowns and kicked one and defensive end. This year, healthy and concentrating only on defense, he excelled with 102 tackles, 39 fi eld goal and 26 extra-points. including 13 for losses plus 10 sacks. He also intercepted a pass and blocked a kick. around the Coach says: “His potential is unlimited. He’s got a great sense out there on the fi eld. He’s the most com- Coach says: “Dewayne is just a relentless, hunt-you-down type of player who never stays blocked. He petitive kid I’ve ever coached and his stats speak for themselves. I’ve never coached anyone like him before. basically gave up being a running back and became a great defensive player. He was our most improved MP3 FM Tuner He’s very special and God blessed him more so than most.” — David Connelly player and, no question, he was the biggest impact player on our defense.” – Joe Palka with Earphones/USB Cable 512MB flash memory. Built-in mic/recorder. Christmas #MP-C556 Ryan Radcliff Andrew Schaetzke MP3 Player/FM 1GB #MP-C586… School: Fairview Size/Class: 6-3, 195; senior Position: Quarterback School: St. John’s Jesuit Size/class: 6-4, 238; senior Position: Defensive end Now $44.99 Scouting report: Completed 329 of 500 passes for 4,738 yards and 64 TDs. His 64 TDs were second in Ohio Scouting report: Dominant on the pass rush, Schaetzke, who has committed to Ohio University, broke his Tree! history for a single season, and his 4,738 yards were third-best. He ran for 618 yards. Radcliff fi nished second own school record for sacks (12) by recording 16 this season, this despite nagging injuries for much of sea- in Ohio history with 11,038 career passing yards and 139 career TDs. Will play at Central Michigan. son. Had 63 tackles with 8 for losses in addition to the sacks. Also solid at tackle on offense. Coach says: “Having Ryan gave the rest of our kids confi dence that we were never out of a game, which Coach says: “Andrew is just a relentless pass rusher coming off the edge. He’s quick, he’s strong and he has Caller ID/call meant our kids never gave up. He also is a great student. He’s what high school athletics are supposed to be great pass-rush technique. He doesn’t just bull-rush, he can use his hands and his hips equally well. Offen- waiting. 2.4 GHz. about.” – Bob Olwin sively, he’s great on the pull, and he also played some tight end.” – Doug Pearson 3 mailboxes. #T2450R Derrick Vicars Nick Wagner Was $29.99 School: Genoa Size/class: 6-2, 195; senior Position: Running back School: Napoleon Size/Class: 6-2, 220; senior Position: Defensive end Scouting report: Rushed for a single-season school record of 1,847 yards on 301 carries and scored 33 Scouting report: Excelled on both sides of the ball, helping Wildcats to Greater Buckeye Conference title TDs and was D-IV co-offensive district player of the year. Led Genoa to Suburban Lakes League title and fi rst and playoff berth. As a tight end, he had 13 catches for 256 yards and a TD. On defense, fi nished sixth on the playoff appearance and victory. A standout linebacker who led team with 112 tackles. team in tackles (41). The Division III lineman of the year also had 12 tackles for loss, including fi ve sacks. $ 99 Coach says: “He had a special year. We threw a big load on his shoulders and he responded admirably. Coach says: “Nick trained himself relentlessly, and that made him one of the strongest players on the 19 He’s a very north-south, second-effort type of kid. He can run the 40 in 4.7 with his pads on. He has a high team. He was chosen as a team captain, and our kids chose him because of his work ethic. He also played Fully Warranted!* motor. He found creases and has a good nose for the end zone.” — Mike Vicars the whole season with a stress fracture, which is a testament to his courage.” – John Snoad Vtech Dual Handset Cordless Jeremy Foster Brian Hehl Phone/Answering Machine– School: Eastwood Size/class: 5-11, 194; senior Position: Running back School: Northview Size/Class: 6-3, 251; senior Position: Linebacker Refurbished Scouting report: Eastwood’s all-time leading rusher with 3,707 yards, despite missing his junior season; Scouting report: A fi erce tackler who explodes to ballcarriers. Led team with 151 tackles (81 solos).| Led SLL in rushing and set school single-season records for rushing yards (2,261), carries (411) and TDs (34) He had fi ve forced fumbles, fi ve sacks and fi ve broken-up pass attempts. Several Division I colleges have as Eagles reached regional fi nal in playoffs. Named D-IV co-offensive district player of the year. shown interest. Coach says: “He has good speed and could get around the corner. He could also still stick his nose in there Coach says: “He was our defensive leader, statistically, physically, emotionally. He’s been the guy to look to on third and one. We rushed 613 times and he carried it 411 times. He’s one of the top backs I’ve ever had in on defense the last few years. He’s a once-in-a-career coach’s [linebacker]. He’s big and he’s strong and has 26 years here. He could run inside hard and had speed once he got loose.” — Jerry Rutherford very great technique. He’s got everything you want in a linebacker.” — Eric Keller $999 Chase Munoz Ryan Ball Compare at School: Fostoria Size/Class: 5-8, 155; senior Position: Wide receiver School: St. John’s Jesuit Size/class: 6-0, 224; senior Position: Linebacker Scouting report: Caught 80 passes for 1,121 yards and nine touchdowns. On defense he made 76 tackles Scouting report: The Titans’ do-it-all player, Ball led Titans with 112 tackles, had 4 interceptions, punted $24.99 New! from his free safety position and had an interception that he returned for a touchdown. He fi nished with 73 for a 38-yard average, played tight end. When needed late in the season, he played at tailback and rushed 79 points scored thanks to 10 TDs, one extra-point kick and six two-point conversions. times for 544 yards and 8 TDs. Coach says: “He was our go-to guy when we needed a big play. He was great at catching a fi ve-yard pass Coach says: “Being district defensive player is a testament to how good he is. He’s fast, he’s strong and and turning it into an 85-yard touchdown. We would run bubble screens and all sorts of special plays especially he’s mean. He’s defi nitely a throwback player. You’re not able to replace a guy who does all the things he did for him. Teams tried to double-cover him all season, and he still played well.” — Tom Grine for us. He’s the consummate team player who was willing to do whatever the team needed.” – Doug Pearson AM/FM Dual Alarm Clock Radio– Refurbished Kevin Koger Greg Hammond Variable brightness control. Fully warranted*. #ICFC492 Was $12.99 School: Whitmer Size/class: 6-4, 235; senior Position: Tight end School: Central Catholic Size/class: 5-11, 210; senior Position: Linebacker Scouting report: Recruited by Michigan as a tight end, Koger was an All-Ohio Division I pick last season at Scouting report: A three-year starter, Hammond has been a fi xture since helping the Irish to the 2005 D- defensive end, and doubled at those spots again this year. He caught 31 passes for 361 yards and 5 TDs, plus II state championship. This year he topped Irish with 90 tackles, including 12 for losses. Also rushed seven made 48 tackles (9 for losses) and 7 sacks. times in short-yardage and goal-line situations, gaining 63 yards and scoring 4 TDs. Coach says: “Kevin a huge impact player on both sides of the ball. He was our best run blocker at tight end, Coach says: “Greg is one of the most instinctive linebackers I’ve ever coached. He brought energy and a and we put him all over the fi eld to take advantage of his hands. He’s a legitimate Big Ten player. And, he’s passion to our team, and he could be unblockable at times. He was great against the run, great covering the just as good of a person as he is a player.” – Joe Palka pass, great on blitzes and, for three years, a cornerstone of our defense.” – Greg Dempsey $6999 Justin Leahey Drew Kuesel $30 OFF! School: St. John’s Jesuit Size/class: 6-3, 318; senior Position: Guard School: Patrick Henry Size/Class: 6-0, 190; senior Position: Linebacker Scouting report: Titans’ best all-around two-way contributor on the lines. In addition to excelling on block- Scouting report: Kuesel led Patriots to NWOAL title. Set single-season school records for TDs (36) and ing assignments at guard, had 64 tackles (3 for losses) and two sacks on defense. Receiving recruiting inter- points (216) in a season and holds career record with 75 TDs. In 13 games he has run for 1,404 yards and 34 7" Portable $ 99 est from Toledo and Bowling Green. scores, while catching 19 passes for 231 yards and two TDs. On defense, Kuesel has made 83 stops, includ- Stereo DVD 35each Coach says: “For 318 pounds, he’s got tremendous feet. When he locks on [a block], good luck getting him ing nine for loss and two sacks, as PH limited foes to an average of 130.6 rushing yards and and 15 points. off. He’s just a big, powerful kid. On defense, he’s so quick in the box and he really gets after it. He started 36 Coach says: “Drew is a tremendous athlete who loves the physical part of the game. You have to want 180° swivel. JPEG image straight games, the last 22 both ways, and never missed a game due to injury.” — Doug Pearson contact to succeed, and he loves the contact at both running back and linebacker.” — Bill Inselmann compatible. #DPA-007 Was $99.99

Blue Wave High Power Eric Herman Isaiah Ballard School: Central Catholic Size/class: 6-4, 265; senior Position: Center School: Rogers Size/Class: 5-11, 195, senior Position: Defensive back Dual 4 Ohms Subwoofer Scouting report: Committed to play at Ohio University, where his sister Ellen plays volleyball, Herman was Scouting report: Versatility is what made him most valuable for the Rams. Recorded 90 tackles, forced six Chrome plated flame steel basket. a two-way force on the lines for City League champion Central. Graded out at 90 percent on blocking, also fumbles, recovered two fumbles, had two incerceptions and scored two defensive TDs. Tailback was the City 600 watts max. #PLWB10D contributed 43 tackles (4 for losses) on defense at tackle. League’s leading scorer with 21 TDs (150 carries for 1,084 yards). Coach says: “For a lineman, Eric is a phenomenal athlete. He’s is capable of doing big things on both sides Coach says: “He’s probably one of the best all-around football players I’ve ever had at Rogers. He has 12" Subwoofer… Now $44.99 of the ball. He’s as good blocking in the pass game as he is in the run game. He made all of our line calls, so such an impact on both sides of the football. Offensively, he’s always a threat to score. Defensively, he has a 15" Subwoofer… Now $51.99 he was asked do as much mentally as he did physically, and he excels at both.” — Greg Dempsey knack for making a big play. He’s always around the ball.” — Rick Rios A.J. Hohenbrink Griff Whalen School: Ottawa-Glandorf Size/Class: 6-2, 310; senior Position: Lineman School: Southview Size/Class: 5-11, 185, senior Position: Defensive back Scouting report: Nicknamed “Juice,” Hohenbrink helped the Titans squeeze out a 9-3 record and a West- Scouting report: He played every position in the secondary, and saw some action at linebacker. Had a ern Buckeye League title as well as a Division IV state playoff berth. Hohenbrink helped O-G average 320 team-leading seven intercpetions, made 36 tackles and forced six fumbles for a team that posted four shut- $ yards of total offense per game, better than 200 rushing yards per contest, and more than 30 points per game. outs. Sharing duties as quarterback, he scored 18 TDs and rushed for 638 yards Coach says: “A.J. was an anchor of our offensive line. We had a tailback gain 1,500 yards, and quite a bit Coach says: “He’s the best all-around football player you could have on your team. Griff did it all. He punt- 499 of that went his way. ‘Juice’ moves well, he pass-blocks well, and he has improved a lot in his time here.” ed the football and played on defense from linebacker to safety. He defi nitely ran the secondary. He’s a 4.0 in — Ken Schriner the classroom and 5.0 on the football fi eld.” — Jim Mayzes 26" Dia. Regza #26HL47… $729 The NEW 32" Dia. Regza Greg Thomas John Estes ® Toshiba #32HL67… $829 School: Southview Size/Class: 5-10, 206/ Senior Position: Center School: Blissfi eld Size/class: 5-11, 165; senior Position: Defensive back Regza LCD Scouting report: In his only season playing on the offensive line full time, he proved invaluable to a strong Scouting report: Set a school career record with 12 interceptions, including three this season. He has 45 …Premium High 42" Dia. Regza offense. Not the biggest blocker on the fi eld, yet, played much bigger because of his foot speed and footwork. tackles, numerous pass break ups and has blocked three kicks. As quarterback, has led undefeated Blissfi eld #42HL67… $1299 $ 99 Solid pass blocker, stellar run-blocker who consistently creates running room for ballcarriers. to Division 6 state fi nal. Definition Technology Coach says: “Looks like a nice guy and is tough and is mean as heck. He’s a great long-snapper. He moves Coach says: “Since day one when he was a 139-pound sophomore, we haven’t been afraid to put him on 29each ™ like a linebacker playing center. Tremendous quickness. He was the leader on the offensive line. He was the the other team’s best receiver. The big number position is on offense. But defensively he is a nice corner to •PixelPure3G 14-bit internal digital only senior on the offensive line and the other lineman called him ‘daddy’ out of respect.” — Jim Mayzes have and to count on. He can go out and shut them down.” — Ron Estes video processing • DynaLight™ dynamic back light control Zach Maiden Jerry Phillips • ATSC/NTSC & QAM digital tuner 250 Watt 10" Subwoofer ® School: Whitmer Size/class: 5-5, 155; senior Position: Placekicker School: Clyde Size/class: 6-1, 191: Senior Position: Punter • 6 TheaterWide Modes Chrome basket w/aluminum injected blue cone. Scouting report: Maiden, who didn’t win the kicking job until this season, was near perfect (55 of 56) on Scouting report: Set school record in punting average (40.5 yards), including a long of 60 yards. • Soundstrip Speaker System™ w/StableSound® 80 oz. magnet. #LW109X PAT kicks, with his streak spoiled by a bad snap that he never got to kick in Whitmer’s fi nal playoff game. Was All-district fi rst team placekicker, making seven of 10 fi eld goals including all fi ve from 30-39 yards. • 4-item universal remote 12" Subwoofer #LW129X… also 5-for-6 on fi eld goals with a long of 32 yards, and was successful on four onsides kicks, three of which Holds school career records in punt average (44.8) and fi eld goals made (24). Now $37.99 ea. launched Panther TD drives. Coach says: “He has really honed his craft since his freshman year. He has worked every which way pos- 19" Dia. Regza w/Built-in DVD Player Coach says: “Zach was a weapon for us. 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