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PLAYER PROFILES DelAwAre StAte ernest adjei

2010: Appeared in nine games … recorded 13 tackles, including seven solo stops … had at least one tackle in eight of the nine games in which he appeared … tied season high with three tackles (two solo) in 29-7 win over North Carolina A&T (Oct. 16) … also had three tackles in victory over North Carolina 53 Central (Nov. 6) … recorded two solo tackles in 53-43 win over Howard in season finale (Nov. 20). 6-0 | 220 Junior 2009: Enrolled at Delaware State … did not compete. Linebacker High School: 2008 Cardinal District Defensive Player-of-the- Woodbridge, Va. Year … two-time All-Prince William Area and Virginia All-North- Gar-Field H.S. west District First Team selection … also competed in 2009 Virginia East-West All-Star Game … recorded 98 tackles and six Major: Community Health sacks during senior season … earned three varsity football let- ters … also competed in track & field, and baseball … all-region cAREER StATISTICS track and field selection (shot put). G UT AT TT 2010 9 7 6 13 Personal: Son of Mary Krah and John Dunkor … last name is TOTAL 9 7 6 13 pronounced “Ah-jay” … born Oct. 5, 1990 in African nation of Ghana … came to United State at age 8. cAREER SUPERLATIVES Most total tackles: 3 - twice (last vs. NCCU on Nov. 6, 2010) Most solo tackles: 2 - twice (last vs. NCCU on Nov. 6, 2010 olusegun AyANBIOLA

2010: Appeared in all 11 games … team leader with five sacks (-39 yards) and second on the club with 10 tackles-for-loss (-59) … 10th on the Hornets with 37 total tackles (16 solo) … ranked seventh in the MEAC in sacks and tied for 17th in tackles-for-loss … also credited with one forced , a fumble recovery and a hurry … recorded career highs of eight tackles (four solo), 4.5 tackles-for-loss (-28) and 3.5 sacks (-25) in 29-10 win over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) … returned a fumble 22 yards for 91 a in 31-26 victory over North Carolina A&T (Oct. 16) … also had six tackles, ½ sack and a QB hurry in NCA&T contest … recorded five solo 6-2 | 240 tackles, including three behind the line-of-scrimmage (-16), in 31-21 loss to Junior Norfolk State (Nov. 13) … had four tackles (3 solo) and a forced fumble in loss to Hampton (Sep. 30) … collected a sack (-6) among his three tackles vs. Defensive End Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 9). Greenbelt, Md. 2009: Competed in 10 games as a true freshman … recorded five tackles, Eleanor Roosevelt H.S. including one unassisted stop … also credited with one tackle-for-loss, 0.5 sacks, an return for a touchdown, a pass deflection and a Major: Management quarterback hurry … returned an interception 13 yards for a touchdown in the final minute of play to seal the Hornets’ 21-6 victory over Hampton (Sep. cAREER StATISTICS 26) … assisted on two tackles, including one behind the line-of-scrimmage, in G UT AT TT TFL-YDS SCK-YDS INT-YDS FR-YDS PD QBH 9-7 loss to Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 10) … also credited with ½ sack in loss to 2009 10 1 4 5 1.0-4 0.5-3 1-13 1 1 0 South Carolina State (Oct. 31) … had one solo tackle in 21-12 loss to Florida 2010 11 16 21 37 10-59 5.0-39 0-0 1-22 0 1 A&M in his collegiate debut (Sep. 5). Totals 21 17 25 42 11-63 5.5-42 1-13 2-22 1 1 High School: Helped lead Roosevelt to 10-1 overall record (10-0 regular sea- cAREER SUPERLATIVES son), state playoff berth and conference championship during senior season Most total tackles: 8 (4 UT), vs. No. Carolina Central (11/6/10) … 2008 All-D.C.-Metro Second Team selection … competed in Prince George’s Most solo tackles: 4, vs. No. Carolina Central (11/6/10) County All-Star Game … credited with 11.5 sacks as a senior … saw action Most tackles for loss:40.5, vs. No. Carolina Central (11/6/10) along the defensive line, as well as tight end and outside linebacker … team- Most sacks: 3.5, vs. No. Carolina Central (11/6/10) mate of fellow DSU offensive lineman Danzel Manley.

Personal: Son of Edward and Felicia Ayanbiola … name is pronounced “OO- loo-she-gun I-an-bee-oo-lah… first name is Nigerian for “God’s victory” … affectionately called “Oh-loo” by his teammates … cousin of defensive end Adewale Ogunleye … born 11/17/91 in 222 Washington, D.C. 20112011 DSUDSU FOOTBALLfootbALL MEDIAMEDIA GUIDEGUIDE DelAwAre StAte university FOOTBALL jAHMEL BASHIR

2010: Competed in eight games as reserve … recorded six catches for 72 yards … had career-highs of four catches and 36 yards (long 12) in loss to Coastal Carolina (Sep. 25) … tied his career- high of 36 yards on two catches vs. Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 9) … also had career-best 33 yard reception in Bethune-Cookman contest. 89 2009: Did not compete. 6-3 | 250 2008: Started each game at tight end for the Hornets … recorded Junior seven catches for 49 yards and one touchdown … registered two catches for 34 yards versus Hampton (Oct. 4), including a career- Tight End best 28-yard reception … recorded first-career touchdown recep- Philadelphia, Pa. tion (6 yards) during DSU’s 17-14 loss to the Pirates … notched one reception for nine yards versus South Carolina State (Nov. 1) South Philadelphia H.S. … grabbed a career-high three catches during DSU debut (Sept. 4 Major: Social Work versus Florida A&M). cAREER StATISTICS GP Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/g Avg/c Avg/g High School: Earned three varsity letters as two-way standout at 2008 11 7 49 1 28 0.6 7.0 4.5 South Philadelphia (TE/DE) …Philadelphia All-City and All-Public 2009 Did not compete League as a senior in 2006 … Most Valuable Defensive Player of 2010 8 6 72 0 33 0.8 12.0 9.0 2006 Public League All-Star Game (four sacks in contest) … 2005 TOTAL 19 13 121 1 33 0.7 9.3 6.4 All-Public League selection… also lettered in baseball … All-City cAREER SUPERLATIVES Second Team pitcher as a senior in 2007. Most receptions: 4 (36 yards) vs. Coastal Carolina (9/25/10) Most receiving yards: 36 - twice, last vs. Bethune-Cookman (2 rec.; 10/9/10) Personal: Son of Vincent Bashir and Rhonda Baker … full name is Longest reception: 33 yards, vs. Bethune-Cookman (10/9/10) Jahmel Na-fece Bashir … born 3/22/89. Longest TD reception: 6 yards, vs. Hampton (10/4/08) NICK BRACKETT

2010: Enrolled at Delaware State … sat out the season as a freshman redshirt.

High School: Two-sport star at Lawrence HS (football, basket- ball) … 2009 All-Area First Team … all-conference basketball selection … brother Brett Brackett is a senior wide receiver at 85 Penn State. 6-4 | 225 Redshirt Freshman Tight End Lawrenceville, N.J. Lawrence H.S. Major: Pre-Education/ Elementary Education

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2010: Competed in 10 games as a reserve receiver and on special teams … also served as an emergency kicker … recorded five catches for 54 yards … had a career-best 22-yard reception vs. Southern in MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando, Fla. (Sept. 5) … hauled in two passes for 11 yards in loss to Morgan State 14 (Oct. 23) … had a 16-yard catch in 53-43 win over Howard (Nov. 20) and a five-yard reception in loss to South Carolina 6-4 | 215 State (Oct. 30) ... also credited with three kickoff returns for 21 Redshirt Sophomore yards (long 13) … collected five special teams tackles, including Wide Receiver two solo stops. Fairless Hills, Pa. 2009: Appeared in four games for the Hornets … did not record Pennsbury H.S. any offensive statistics, but was credited with an assisted tackle Major: Sports Management vs. Morgan State (Oct. 24). cAREER StATISTICS GP Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/g Avg/c Avg/g 2010 10 5 54 0 22 0.5 10.8 5.4 TOTAL 10 5 54 0 22 0.5 10.8 5.4

cAREER SUPERLATIVES Most receptions: 2 (11 yds.) vs. Morgan State (10/23/10) Most receiving yards: 22 vs. Southern (9/5/10) Longest reception: 22 yards vs. Southern (9/5/10) Longest TD reception: N/A DARRELL BROWN 2010: Competed in 10 games as a starting defensive tackle in first season with the Hornets ...recorded 28 total tackles … also credited with 3.0 tackles-for-loss (-7), one sack (-2), one inter- ception, a forced fumble and fumble recovery … had five tackles and a sack (-4) in 29-7 victory over North Carolina Central (Nov. 97 6) … recorded three tackles, a sack, forced fumble and an inter- ception in loss to Morgan State (Oct. 23) … had four tackles and 6-2 | 280 0.5 sacks (-1) in 31-26 victory over North Carolina A&T (Oct. 16) Senior … tallied three tackles and a seven-yard fumble return in 20-14 Defensive Line loss to Hampton (Sept. 30) … also registered five tackles and 0.5 sacks in loss to Southern (Sept. 5) … had at least one tackle in Darby, Pa. nine of the 10 games in which he appeared. Hudson Valley CC/Wm. Penn H.S. Major: Management 2009 (at Hudson Valley CC): Played in four games for team that finished the season with 7-3 overall record … recorded six cAREER StATISTICS tackles, including four solo stops … also credited with a fumble G UT AT TT TFL-YDS SCK-YDS INT-YDS FR-YDS PD QBH recovery. 2010 10 2 26 28 3.0-7 1.0-2 1-0 1 1-7 1 Totals 10 2 26 28 3.0/7 1.0/2 1-0 1 1-7 1 High School: Three-time All-State, All-Delaware County and All- Conference First Team selection … Delaware County Defensive cAREER SUPERLATIVES Player of the Year … set school single record with 17 sacks … Most total tackles: 5, twice played for head varsity coach Sam Mormando … also lettered in Most solo tackles: 1, twice Most tackles for loss: 1, twice basketball. Most sacks: 1, twice Personal: Son of Marie Brown and Darryl Hawkins … teammate of DSU senior linebacker Brandon Harvey at Hudson Valley. 224 20112011 DSUDSU FOOTBALLfootbALL MEDIAMEDIA GUIDEGUIDE DelAwAre StAte university FOOTBALL mICAH BROWN

2010: Competed in six games, primarily on special teams, although listed as the team’s third string quarterback … did not see playing time on offense … credited with six tackles, including two solo stops … had two tackles, one unassisted in 29-10 win over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) … assisted on two tackles in loss to Southern in MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando, Fla. (Sept. 5 … recorded a solo tackle in loss to Hampton (Sep. 30). 17 6-2 | 215 2009: Competed in nine games, primarily on special teams … saw fourth quarter action at quarterback, but did not record any statistics, Senior in loss to Michigan (Oct. 24) … credited with an assisted tackles in vic- Quarterback tory over Morgan State (Oct. 24). Quincy, Fla. 2008: Appeared in one game on special teams (vs. Central Connecticut East Gadsen H.S. State) … credited with a kick return (0 yards). Major: Sports Management

2007 (Freshman): Did not compete.

High School: 2006 Florida All-District 3A Second Team … passed for more than 2,000 yards and rushed for more than 800 in only season at quarterback (2006) … played wide receiver as a junior and linebacker during sophomore season … teammate of DSU wide receiver Darius Jackson … also competed in basketball.

Personal: Son of Sylvia Williams and Bobby Wilson … born 2/5/88. joseph ‘bo’ ceravolo

2010: Enrolled at Delaware State … sat out the season as a freshman redshirt.

High School: Two-time All-Venice Area selection … 2009 First Team Florida All-Star … helped lead team to No. 48 national high school ranking (USA Today) … had 40 receptions for 15 500 yards and six during senior season … career scholastic totals: 100 receptions, 1,400 yards, 14 TDs … played 6-1 | 190 for head football coach John Peacock … also completed in track Redshirt Freshman and field, and weight lifting … placed eighth in state weight Wide Receiver lifting competition. Venice, Fla. Personal: Son of Patricia Ceravolo and Timothy Najuch/Andy Venice H.S. Normil … born 2/22/92 on Buffalo, N.Y. Major: Forensic Biology

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2010: Did not compete .

High School: Earned three varsity letters as a two-way lineman at Rancocas Valley … 2008 All-Olympic Conference First Team selection (OT) … helped lead team to 7-3 record during senior 63 season … also competed in basketball and baseball during scholastic career … Honor Roll student . 6-2 | 270 Freshman Personal: Son of Robert and Elgina Cunningham … earned MVP long snapper award during 2008 camp at Villanova University Offensive Line … has expressed interest in a career with Federal Bureau of Lumberton, N.J. Investigations … worked out this summer at Velocity Sports Per- Rancocas Valley Regional H.S. formance and Agility Center and Retro Fitness Gym in Southern Major: Criminal Justice New Jersey … born 8/29/91 in Voorhees, N.J.

mARIO DIAZ-AVILES 2010: Appeared in 10 games as team’s No. 1 placekicker … third on the Hornets with 34 points … hit 4-of-7 field goal attempts and 22-of-27 extra point tries …ranked seventh in the MEAC in field goals (0.40 per-game) … hit 2-of-2 field goal kicks (21, 30) and 5-of-6 extra point attempts in 53-43 victory over Howard 42 in his hometown of Washington, D.C. (Nov. 20) … nailed his first collegiate field goal on his only attempt (32 yards) in loss 5-11 | 200 to Morgan State (Oct. 23) … tied his career-best with 32-yard Placekicker field goal in only attempt vs. North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) Sophomore ... missed Florida A&M contest on Sept. 11 due to ankle injury suffered in season opener vs. Southern in MEAC/SWAC Challenge Washington, D.C. in Orlando, Fla. Wilson H.S. Major: Elementary Education High School: Competed for head football coach Horace Fleming at Wilson HS … helped lead team to two District of Columbia cAREER StATISTICS Interscholastic Athletic Association championships (2008, ’09) … G FGM-FGA Pct. Long KO Yards Avg. PAT Pts also lettered in soccer. 2010 10 4-7 .571 32 42 2041 48.6 22-27 34 Totals 10 4-7 .571 32 42 2041 48.6 22-27 34 Personal: Son of Mario Diaz and Ana Aviles … born 5/15/92 in Washington, D.C. cAREER SUPERLATIVES Most PAT: 5 vs Howard (11/20/10) Most FG: 2 vs. Howard (11/20/10) Long FG: 32 yards, twice

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2010: Competed in 10 games as the No. 2 quarterback … completed 39-of-68 passes (57.4%) for 540 yards and seven touchdowns … also had three … ranked second in the MEAC in passing efficiency (149.2) and was seventh in the league in passing average (54.0 ypg) …completed 7-of-12 passes for a season-high 113 yards and a touchdown (17 yards 12 to Travis Tarpley) in loss to South Carolina State (Oct. 30) … connected on 5-of-9 passes for 109 yards and two touchdowns, 6-2 | 200 including a career-best 60-yard hook-up with Larrone Moore, Redshirt Junior vs. Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 9) … also connected with Moore Quarterback on a 26-yard scoring pass in Bethune-Cookman contest … was successful on 8-of-11 passes (72.7%) for 82 yards vs. Morgan Odenton, Md. State on Oct. 23 … came off the bench to hit 4-of-7 passes for Arundel H.S. 44 yards, including a 23-yard touchdown strike to Donnell Dix- Major: Business Management on, in loss to Hampton (Sept. 30) … connected with Justin Wil- son on a 27-yard touchdown pass in 53-43 win over Howard cAREER StATISTICS in season finale (Nov. 20) … also hooked up with Wilson on a Passing G A-C-I Yds Pct TD Long Avg Effic 38-yard scoring pass vs. Southern in MEAC/SWAC Challenge in 2010 10 68-39-3 540 57.4 7 60 54.0 149.2 2009 5 69-35-3 326 50.7 0 42 65.2 81.7 Orlando, Fla. (Sept. 5) and on a 30-yard touchdown vs North 2008 Did not compete (freshman redshirt) Carolina A&T (Oct. 16) … threw at least one touchdown pass in TOTAL 15 137-74-6 866 54.0 7 60 57.7 115.2 six of the 10 games in which he appeared … also served as the Hornets’ primary punter the last six games … ranked fifth in Rushing G No. Yds Avg. Td Lg 2010 10 7 28 4.0 0 10 the MEAC with a 36.8 yard punting average … had a career- 2009 5 8 10 1.2 0 7 best 75-yard punt vs. South Carolina State (Oct. 30) … also had 2008 Did not complete (freshman redshirt) punts of 56 and 51 yards in SC Sate contest … recorded punts TOTAL 15 15 38 2.5 0 10 of 54 and 51 yards vs. Morgan State on Oct. 23 … landed 11 Punting G No. Yds. Avg. LG TB FC 50+ I20 BL kicks inside the opponents’ 20-yard line, including three vs. 2010 10 25 921 36.8 75 2 2 5 11 0 North Carolina A&T (Oct. 16) and two in three other contests. TOTAL 10 25 921 36.8 75 2 2 2 11 0

2009: Appeared in five games, including two starts (Michigan, cAREER SUPERLATIVES Morgan State) … completed 35 of 69 passes (50.7%) for 326 yards … completed 18-of-34 passes for 151 yards as a redshirt Most completions: 18 at Michigan (10/17/09) freshman before more than 106,000 fans in loss at Michigan … Most pass attempts: 34 at Michigan (10/17/09) Longest completion: 60 yards (to Larrone Moore vs. B-CU; 10/9/10) connected with Justin Wilson for career-best 42-yard reception Most touchdown passes: 2, vs. Bethune-Cookman (10/9/10) in Michigan contest … also completed six straight passes during Longest TD pass: 60 yards (to Larrone Moore vs. B-CU; 10/9/10) a third quarter drive against Michigan … connected on 6-of-9 Best comp. pct. (10 or more comp): 52.9%; 10/17/09 vs. Mich. (18-for-34) passes for 66 yards (long 31) in loss to Norfolk State (Nov. 14) Most rushing yards: 10 vs. South Carolina State (10/30/10) Most rushing attempts: 4, at Michigan (10/17/09) … completed 6-of-11 passes for 70 yards (long 22) in loss to Longest run: 10 yards vs. South Carolina State (10/30/10) South Carolina State (Oct. 31). Most rushing touchdowns: N/A

2008 (Freshman): Did not compete

High School: Set Maryland single-season records for touch- down passes (43), passing yards (3,091), completions (260) and pass attempts (431) as a senior in 2007 … helped lead Arundel to 13-1 overall and state championship runner-up in ’07 … 2007 Maryland All-State, All-Baltimore Metro, All-Anne Arundel County, Baltimore Touchdown Club Player-of-the- Year and Capital Gazette Player-of-the-Year … passed for five touchdowns and 301 yards in 2007 win over Southern (Md.) … also threw for five scores in ’07 win vs. Meade (Md.) … passed for 18 touchdowns as a junior and 63 in his scholastic career … led team to state playoff berth during junior year … played for head football coach Chuck Markiewicz … also competed in basketball and baseball.

Personal: Son of Nick and Andrea Elko … born 7/23/90. 273 20112011 DSUDSU FOOTBALLfootBALL MEDIAMEDIA GUIDEGUIDE DelAwAre StAte quentin ferguson

2010: Starting outside linebacker in all 11 games … third on the Hornets in tackles-for-loss (8.5) and fourth in total tackles (56) … also credited with a forced fumble and a fumble recovery … recorded career-high 10 tackles (two solo) in loss to Southern in MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando, Fla. (Sept. 5) … had a personal best five solo tackles (nine total) in 31-26 victory over North Carolina A&T (Oct. 16) … had six tackles (four solo), includ- ing two behind the line-of-scrimmage (-8), a forced fumble and a fumble 31 recovery in 29-10 win over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) … recorded two backfield stops (-4) in loss to Morgan State (Oct. 23) … had six tackles (two 5-11 | 190 solo), including 1.5 behind the line-of-scrimmage (-3), vs. Hampton (Sept. 30) … also posted four unassisted tackles (five total) in loss to Coastal Caro- Senior lina (Sept. 25) … collected at least four tackles in eight of the 11 games. Defensive Back 2009: Competed in 10 games as a reserve defensive back and on special Frederick, Md. teams … credited with 12 total tackles, including four unassisted stops … Frederick H.S. had at least one tackle in each game … recorded career-high three tackles (two solo) in loss to Michigan (Oct. 17) … also had unassisted tackles Major: Business Management against Delaware (Sept. 19) and South Carolina State (Oct. 31). cAREER StATISTICS 2008:: Saw action in eight games as a reserve defensive back … credited GP UT AT TOT TFL-YDS FF FR with three total tackles (two solo). 2007 Did not compete 2008 8 2 1 3 2007: Did not compete. 2009 10 4 8 12 2010 11 28 28 56 8.5-24 1 1-0 High School: Frederick High School record holder for tackles in a career Totals 29 34 37 71 8.5-24 1 1-0 (218) and in a game (33) … 2006 Maryland All-State Second Team … All-Conference First Team … competed in Senior All-Star Game … played for cAREER SUPERLATIVES head football coach Vincent Ahearn … also lettered in track & field … state Most total tackles: 10 vs. Southern (9/5/10) runner-up in 110-meter hurdles. Most solo tackles: 5 vs. North Carolina A&T (10/16/10) Most tackles for loss: 2 - twice, last 11/6/10 vs. North Carolina Central Personal: Son of Betty Ferguson and Billy Hoy … born 3/12/89 Most sacks: N/A quinton fortes 2010: Competed in eight games … missed last three games due to injury … recorded 16 tackles, including seven solo stops … also credited with 1.5 sacks (-6), a forced fumble and a fumble recovery … recorded career-high six tackles (four solo), includ- ing a sack (-1), in loss to Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 9) … collected 58 four tackles (two unassisted) vs. Coastal Carolina (Sept. 25) … had two tackles vs. Southern (Sept. 5), Florida A&M (Sept. 6-3 | 245 11) and Hampton (Sept. 30) … also credited with 0.5 sack vs. Junior Florida A&M. Defensive End/Long Snapper 2009: Appeared in eight games as a reserve defensive lineman Reston, Va. and long snapper on special teams … credited with two solo South Lakes H.S. tackles during season … recorded one unassisted tackle in losses Major: Sports Marketing to Michigan (Oct. 17) and South Carolina State (Oct. 31) … assumed the role as the Hornets’ primary long-snapper for the cAREER StATISTICS rest of the season after an injury to the starter in game five at GP UT AT TOT TFL-YDS FF FR Michigan. 2009 8 1 1 2 2010 8 7 9 16 1.5-6 1 1-0 TOTAL 16 8 10 18 1.5-6 1 1-0 High School: 2007 and 2008 Virginia All-State Honorable Men- tion … earned three varsity letters … played for head football coach John Ellenberger … also lettered in track and field … 2009 Maryland State discus champion … also competed in 200-meter dash and 1600-meter relay … Honor Roll student.

Personal: Son of Michael and Lisa Fortes … also a thrower (jav- elin, discus) on Delaware State’s track and field team … last name is pronounced Forts … born 10/9/90 at Edwards Air 228 Force Base, California. 20112011 DSUDSU FOOTBALLfootbALL MEDIAMEDIA GUIDEGUIDE DelAwAre StAte university FOOTBALL ANTHONY FRYE

2010: Appeared in five games as a defensive backfield reserve and on special teams … recorded two unassisted tackles in 34- 24 loss to Morgan State (Oct. 23). 2009: Did not compete. 43 High School: Three-year varsity letterwinner at Thomas Stone HS … All-Prince George’s County (cornerback) and All-Southern 5-10 | 175 Maryland Athletic Conference Second Team selection (run- Sophomore ningback and cornerback) … recorded seven interceptions to Defensive Back help lead Thomas Stone to SMAC No. 1 ranking in total defense during junior year … also rushed for more than 1,000 yards as Landover, Md. a junior … played for head football coach Dan Kaple … also Thomas Stone H.S. lettered in track & field. Major: Business Management Personal: Son of Homer and Mary Frye … born 3/17/1990 cAREER StATISTICS GP UT AT TOT 2010 5 2 - 2 TOTAL 5 2 - 2

jADIRA GREEN

2010: Did not compete.

High School: Two-sport standout at Oxon Hill H.S. … All-Price George’s County, All Washington, D.C. Metro and Washington Post All-Star during junior season … also selected to play in 2008 Crab Bowl All-Star Game … recorded 112 tackles and 14 65 sacks as a junior … also a state champion wrestler …posted 32-0 record en route to state 285-pound title. 6-4 | 300 Freshman Personal: Son of Patrica Green and Lee Hardwick … born Defensive Tackle 12/21/1990 Ft. Washington, Md. Oxon Hill H.S. Major: Sports Science

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2010 (at DSU): Started in all 11 games … second on the team and 10th in the MEAC in tackles (7.5 pg) … recorded 83 total tackles, including 46 solo stops … Hornet leader with three fumble recoveries, tied for second in the MEAC … also credited with eight tackles-for-loss (-23), one sack (-4), a forced fumble, two pass break-ups and a QB hurry … recorded career-high 12 tackles, including nine unassisted stops, in 31-21 loss to Norfolk State (Nov. 13) … had 11 tackles (five solo), including two backfield stops (-8), two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble in 38-21 loss to MEAC co-champion South Carolina State (Oct. 30) … also 55 collected 11 tackles (5 solo), a 32-yard fumble return, a pass break-up and a QB hurry in loss to Morgan State (Oct. 23) … had 10 tackles (7 unassisted), including 5-11 | 240 three behind the line-of-scrimmage (-8), in victory over Howard (Nov. 20) … re- Senior corded double figures in tackles in four of the last five games … had nine tackles (5 solo) vs. Hampton and eight in losses to Bethune-Cookman (5 unassisted) Linebacker and Southern (1 solo) … recorded his lone sack (-4 yards) in 29-7 win over North Laurel, Md. Carolina Central (Nov. 6). 2009 (at Hudson Valley CC): Appeared in all 10 games … helped lead Vikings to Hudson Valley CC/Laurel H.S. 7-3 overall record … second on the team in total tackles (55) and solo tackles Major: Psychology (37) … also second on the squad in tackles-for-loss (12-44) and third in sacks (4-17) … also recorded two interceptions (63 yards), two forced , one cAREER StATISTICS fumble recovery, three blocked kicks and two pass break ups … returned an inter- at DSU GP UT AT TOT TFL-YDS SK-YD BR QBH FF FR-YD ception 54 yards for a touchdown. 2010 11 46 37 83 8.0-23 1.0-4 2 1 1 3-32 2008 (at Hudson Valley CC): Competed in seven games … recorded 28 tackles, TOTAL 11 46 37 83 8.0-23 1.0-4 2 1 1 3-32 including 19 solo stops … team leader with three sacks (-15 yards) and tied for fourth with 5.5 tackles-for-loss (-26). cAREER SUPERLATIVES High School: Two-way standout (LB/QB) at Laurel (Md.) High School … 2007 Most total tackles: 12 vs. Norfolk State (11/13/10) All-District of Columbia./Maryland District selection and Prince George’s County Most solo tackles: 9 vs. Norfolk State (11/13/10) All-Star. Most tackles for loss: 3 vs. Howard (11/20/10) Personal: Son of Roger and Pamela Younger … born 2/6/90 in Washington, D.C. HERMAN hINTON 2010: Competed in 10 games … recorded 21 tackles, includ- ing 12 unassisted … also credited with 1.5 tackles-for-loss for minus-6 yards … had career-high six tackles (4 solo) in loss to Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 9) … tallied four solo tackles, including one backfield stop (-5), in 17-14 loss to Florida A&M (Sept. 11) 33 … had two tackles in four other contests. 6-2 | 210 2009: Appeared in all 10 games on special teams and as a Redshirt Junior reserve defensive back … recorded seven tackles, including four Linebacker solo stops … also credited with a tackle-for-loss … had two solo tackles, including one behind the line-of-scrimmage, vs. Norfolk Philadelphia, Pa. State (Nov. 14) … also recorded two unassisted tackles in loss to West Catholic H.S. South Carolina State (Oct. 31). Major: Business Management 2008: Did not compete (freshman redshirt). cAREER StATISTICS G UT AT TT TL-YDS At West Catholic: Helped lead team to two Philadelphia Catholic 2009 10 4 3 7 1.0-1 League championships … 2007 All-City and All-Catholic selection 2010 10 12 9 21 1.5-6 Total 20 16 12 28 2.5-7 … combined for 90 tackles and eight interceptions during junior and senior years … played for head football coach Brian Fluck. cAREER SUPERLATIVES Most total tackles: 6 vs. Bethune-Cookman (10/9/10) Personal: Son of Kirk and Bernice Hinton … born 12/10/89 Most solo tackles: 4 - twice Most tackles for loss: 1 vs. Florida A&M (9/11/10)

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2010: Appeared in 11 games … second on the Hornets in receptions (38) and third in receiving yards (450) … seventh in the MEAC in receptions per-game (3.4) … had season-high eight receptions for 55 yards (long 16) in 38-21 loss to South Carolina State (Oct. 30) … recorded season-high 88 receiving yards on five catches (long 28) in loss to Morgan State (Oct. 1 23) … had three receptions for 69 yards, including an 11-yard touchdown catch in 37-27 loss to Southern in the MEAC/SWAC 5-10 | 185 Challenge in Orlando, Fla. (Sept. 5) … also had career-best 47- Senior yard catch in Southern contest … had a two-yard touchdown Wide Receiver among his four catches (32 yards) in 29-7 win over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) … hauled in four passes for 48 yards Quincy, Fla. (long 23) in 31-26 victory over North Carolina A&T (Oct. 16) … East Gadsen H.S. had three catches for 65 yards (long 25) in loss to Norfolk State Major: Sports Management (Nov. 13) … threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Justin Wilson in 20-14 loss to Hampton (Sept. 30) … also returned seven cAREER StATISTICS Receiving GP Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/g Avg/c Yd/g punts for 54 yards (7.7 avg; long 19) and had three rushing 2008 11 18 300 1 42 1.6 16.7 27.3 attempts for seven yards (long 7). 2009 10 41 476 0 29 4.4 11.6 47.6 2010 11 38 405 3 47 3.5 10.7 36.8 2009: Competed in all 10 games … team leader in receptions TOTAL 32 97 1181 4 47 3.0 12.2 36.9 (44) and receiving yards (476) … ranked fifth in the MEAC in Passing G A-C-I Yds Pct TD Long Avg Effic th receptions per-game (4.4) and 10 in receiving yards (47.6 pg) 2010 11 1-1-0 23 100.0 1 23 230.0 623.20 … tied Delaware State single-game record with 11 receptions TOTAL 11 1-1-0 23 100.0 1 23 230.0 623.20 for career-high 123 yards in 30-20 win over Howard (Nov. 21) Punt Returns G No. Yds Avg Td Lg … also had season-long 29 yard reception in Howard contest … 2008 11 1 20 20.0 0 20 led all players with eight receptions for 81 yards in 27-17 loss 2009 10 6 51 8.5 0 18 to Delaware (Sept. 19) … had seven catches for 67 yards (long 2010 11 7 54 7.7 0 19 19) in 21-12 loss at Florida A&M (Sept. 5) … contributed five TOTAL 32 14 125 8.9 0 20 catches for 77 yards (long 23) to Hornets’ 35-22 victory over Rushing G No. Yds Avg Td Lg Morgan State (Oct. 24) … also returned a punt 18 yards in his 2010 11 3 7 2.3 0 7 only attempt in the Morgan State contest … had at least one TOTAL 11 3 7 2.3 0 7 catch in nine games and two-or-more receptions in eight con- cAREER SUPERLATIVES tests … led team in receptions in four games … also credited Most receptions: 11 vs. Howard (11/21/09) with six punt returns for 51 yards (long 18) and two kickoff 8 at Delaware (9/19/09) returns for 15 yards (long 9). Most receiving yards: 123 vs. Howard (11/21/09) Longest receptions: 47 yards vs. Southern (9/5/10) 42 yards, at Bethune-Cookman (10/11/08) 2008: Appeared in all 11 games for the Hornets … recorded 18 Most touchdown catches: 1 - four times receptions for 300 yards and one touchdown … also returned Longest TD catch: 21 yards (from Vashon Winton vs. Norfolk State; 11/15/08) one punt for 20 yards … rushed for three yards on one carry dsu CAREER RECEPTIONS LEADERS finished seventh on the team in all purpose yards (323) … 1. 201 Shaheer McBride 3,007 yds 2004-07 2. 160 Albert Horsey 2,491 1997-00 registered three catches for 52 yards and one touchdown at 3. 126 Thomas Bolden 1,700 2001-04 Norfolk State (Nov. 15) … first-career touchdown reception 4. 122 Tommie Mims 1,958 1997-00 came on a 21-yard touchdown pass from Vashon Winton 5. 102 Larrone Moore 1,236 2007-10 6. 101 David Jones 1,825 1989-90 versus the Spartans … caught four passes for a career-high 74 7. 100 John Taylor 2,426 1982-85 yards versus North Carolina A&T (Oct. 18) … recorded longest 8. 97 Darius Jackson 1,181 2008- reception of DSU career (42 yards) at Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 8. 97 DeCasto Brown 1,441 1975-77 11) … tallied 70 yards on a career-high five catches at Kent dsu CAREER RECEIVING YARDS LEADERS 1. 3,007 Shaheer McBride 201 rec. 2004-07 State (Sept. 13). 2. 2,491 Albert Horsey 160 1996-00 3. 2,426 John Taylor 100 1982-85 High School: Four-year varsity letterwinner at East Gadsen … 4. 1,958 Tommie Mims 122 1997-00 5. 1,825 David Jones 101 1989-90 2006 All-Gadsen County and All-District Player-of-the-Year, 6. 1,700 Thomas Bolden 126 2001-04 and All-Big Ben First Team … rushed for 1,100 yards and 12 7. 1,622 Darnerian McCants 83 1997-00 8. 1,489 Damon Daniels 73 1995-96 touchdowns, and had 40 receptions for 500 yards and five 9. 1,441 DeCasto Brown 97 1975-77 scores during senior season … teammate of DSU quarterback 10. 1,380 Phil Anderson 86 1991-94 - 1,181 Darius Jackson 97 2008- Micah Brown … also lettered in basketball. Personal: Son of Andrew and Colette Jackson … born 3/29/89 313 20112011 DSUDSU FOOTBALLfootBALL MEDIAMEDIA GUIDEGUIDE DelAwAre StAte JAASHAWN JONES

2010: Competed in all 11 games … tops on the team and fifth in the MEAC in rushing at 65.8 yards per-game … fourth in the MEAC with 724 rushing yards … rushed for career-best 144 yards (long 23) on 30 carries, including a 3-yard touchdown run, in 31-26 victory over North Carolina A&T (Oct. 16) … 6 had a career-long 48-yard touchdown run (114 total rushing yards) in 34-24 loss to Morgan State (Oct. 23) … tallied 95 6-1 | 225 yards rushing on 25 carries (long 18), including a one-yard Redshirt Senior touchdown plunge, in 17-14 loss to Florida A&M (Sept. 11) … surpassed the 1000-yard mark at DSU while rushing for 71 Running Back yards (long 34) in loss to Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 9) … rushed Asbury Park, N.J. for 78 yards on 22 carries (long 23) vs. Hampton (Sept. 30) Asbury Park H.S. … contributed a three-yard touchdown run in 53-43 win over Howard in season finale (Nov. 20) … tallied 53 rushing yards Major: Marketing on 11 carries (long 24) in loss to Southern in MEAC/SWAC cAREER StATISTICS Challenge in Orlando, Fla. (Sept. 5) … also had two receptions Rushing G No. Yds Avg. Td Lg Avg/g for five yards (long 9). 2008 6 18 31 1.7 3 6 5.1 2009 8 151 632 4.2 5 34 79.0 2010 11 161 724 4.5 4 48 65.8 2009: Team leader and fifth in the MEAC in rushing, at 79.0 th Totals 25 330 1387 4.2 12 48 55.5 ypg (632 yards) … 10 in the MEAC in all-purpose yards (80.1 ypg) … tied for team lead with five rushing touchdowns … Receiving GP Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/g Avg/c Yd/g rushed for at least 100 yards in each of the last three games, 2008 6 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2009 8 4 9 2 9 0.5 2.2 1.1 and four of the last five … rushed for career-high 143 yards 2010 11 2 5 0 9 0.2 2.5 0.5 on 35 carries (second most in team history) in 24-21 win over Totals 14 4 9 2 9 0.3 2.2 0.6 Winston-Salem State (Nov. 7) … collected 130 yards and two touchdowns (28, 1) on 31 carries in 30-20 win over Howard cAREER SUPERLATIVES in season finale (Nov. 21) … had 117 rushing yards on 29 at- Most rushing attempts: 35 vs. Winston-Salem State (11/7/09) tempts in 21-16 loss to Norfolk State (Nov. 14) … had a career- 31 vs. Howard (11/21/09) best 34 yard run and a four-yard run in 107-yard performance 30 vs. North Carolina A&T (10/16/10) Most rushing yards: 144 vs. North Carolina A&T (10/16/10) vs. Morgan State on Oct. 24 (35-22 win) … rushed for 71 yards 143 vs. Winston-Salem State (11/7/09) in 13 carries (long 23) in loss to Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 10). 130 vs. Howard (11/21/09) Longest run: 48 yards vs. Morgan State (10/23/10) 2008: Appeared in six games for the Hornets...recorded 18 40 yards vs. NC Central (11/6/10) 34 yards vs. Morgan State (10/24/09) rushes for 31 yards and three touchdowns…scored first career 34 yards vs. Bethune-Cookman (10/9/10) touchdown against Kent State (Sept. 13)…registered career- Most touchdown runs: 2 vs. Howard (11/21/09) high 10 carries for 22 yards against Howard (Nov. 22.). Longest TD run: 48 yards vs. Morgan State (101/23/10) 2007: Did not compete (freshman redshirt) dsu CAREER Rushing LEADERS 1. 3,517 Terrance Hoover 556 att. 1984-87 2. 3,282 Reggie Barnes 548 1985-88 High School: 2006 All-State and All-Shore selection … tallied 3. 3,213 Gene Lake 480 1982-84 1,100 rushing yards in senior year … rushed for 291 yards and 4. 2,951 Mike Murray 591 1988-91 five touchdowns in one game … played for head football coach 5. 2,654 Steve Davis - 1967-70 Joe Stintson. 6. 2,401 Phil Anderson 423 1991-94 7. 2,385 Fabian Thorne 445 1994-95 8. 2,283 Grayland King 419 1997-00 Personal: Son of Herbert and Celeste Jones … attended Peddie 9. 1,808 Johnny Rowe 411 1979-82 Prep School (N.J.) for one year … born 2/11/88. 10. 1,769 Maurice Foster 364 1998-01

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2010: Competed in six games at outside linebacker and on special teams … recorded a backfield stop (-6) in loss to Coastal Carolina (Sep. 25) … assisted on two tackles vs. Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 9) … also registered a solo tackle in 17-14 loss to Hampton (Sep. 30).

2009 (at DSU): Appeared in four games after being added to the roster following summer camp … credited with two assisted tackles for the 19 season … assisted on a tackle at Michigan (Oct. 17) and vs. Norfolk State (Nov. 14). 6-2 | 220 Redshirt Senior 2008: Did not compete. Linebacker 2007: Sat out season as a redshirt at Boston College. Paterson, N.J.

High School: Earned All-Passaic County first-team and Herald News Boston College All-Area first-team honors as a senior defensive back at Kennedy High Major: Psychology School ... was a two-year starting quarterback who threw for 1,519 cAREER StATISTICS yards and 11 touchdowns in 2006; completed touchdown passes of 75 and 80 yards ... made 43 tackles (23 solo) and four interceptions as at DSU G UT AT TT TL-YDS 2010 6 2 3 5 1.0-6 a senior ... gained All-Passaic County second-team and Herald-News TOTAL 6 2 3 5 1.0-6 All-Area second-team honors in 2005 ... threw for 1,915 yards and 17 touchdowns in his junior season ... played for head coach Ron Jackson ... played in the 2007 New York/New Jersey All-Star Classic, which pits the top high school seniors from the two states against each other.

Personal: Son of Sylvia Brown and Eddie Johnson … full name is Chris- topher Mark Johnson … born 10/24/88. RYAN LANGDON

2010: Appeared in all 11 games … recorded 11 catches for 103 yards … had career-high four receptions for 26 yards (long 9) in 31-21 loss to Norfolk State (Nov. 13) … tallied career-best 36 yards on three catches (long 15) vs. Morgan State (Oct. 23) … had a 22-yard reception in 29-7 win over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) … recorded one reception for 16 yards vs. 81 Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 9). 6-4 | 235 2009: Competed in all 10 games, starting three … recorded Junior three receptions for 16 yards (long 14) … had two catches for Tight End 14 yards (long 14) in loss to South Carolina State (Oct. 31) … had a two-yard catch vs. Morgan State (Oct. 24). Philadelphia, Pa. Father Judge H.S. At Father Judge: 2008 Philadelphia All-Catholic League First Major: Criminal Justice Team selection and All-City Honorable Mention … competed in Philadelphia Catholic vs. Public All-Star Game … helped lead cAREER StATISTICS Crusaders to division title and Catholic League championship GP Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/g Avg/c Avg/g 2009 10 3 16 0 14 0.3 5.3 1.6 game appearance … had 14 receptions for 272 yards during 2010 11 11 103 0 22 1.0 9.4 9.4 senior season in 2008 … played for head football coach Tom TOTAL 21 14 119 0 22 0.7 8.5 5.7 Coyle … also lettered in basketball. cAREER SUPERLATIVES Personal: Son of Jim and Maggie Langdon … born 1/25/91 in Most receptions: 4 vs. Norfolk State (11/13/10) Most receiving yards: 36 vs. Morgan State (10/23/10) Philadelphia, Pa. Longest reception: 22 yards vs. North Carolina Central (11/6/10)

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2010: Appeared in two games … sat out the last eight games due to knee injury suffered in Coastal Carolina contest (Sept. 25) …credited with three tackles, including one solo stop, before injury in Coastal Carolina game … also appeared in 50 Southern contest (Sept. 5), but did not record any statistics. At Tallwood: Helped lead team to Virginia HSL Group AAA East- 6-2 | 240 ern Region Div. 6 playoffs … selected to play in 2008 Virginia Sophomore East/West All-Star Game … 2006 Virginia Beach Honorable Mention … four-year letterman … recorded 186 tackles, 13 Defensive Lineman sacks, 31 tackles-for-loss, 22 QB hurries and one blocked punt Virginia Beach, Va. returned for touchdown during scholastic career … played for Tallwood H.S. head football coach Thad Harold. Personal: Son of Mark and Treley Lewis … cousin of Jimmy cAREER StATISTICS Smith, former All-Pro with the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars … has GP UT AT TOT TFL-YDS earned numerous awards in international swimming competi- 2010 2 1 2 3 0.0 tions … competed in European Forces Swim League Champi- TOTAL 2 1 2 3 0.0 onships in Munich, Germany, placing sixth in his age group in Europe swim finals … awarded letter of recognition from cAREER SUPERLATIVES Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia for volunteer work … born Most total tackles: 3 at Coastal Carolina (9/25/10) 6/15/90. Most solo tackles: 1 at Coastal Carolina (9/25/10) Most tackles for loss: N/A Most sacks: N/A DANZEL MANLEY 2010: Competed in five games as an offensive line reserve.

2009: Enrolled at Delaware State University … did not compete.

At Roosevelt HS: 2008 All-State, All-Prince George’s County and 66 All-Washington Beltway First Team selection … helped lead team to 10-0 regular season record and state tournament berth as a 6-5 | 330 senior in 2008 … offense averaged 39.9 points-per-game during Sophomore 2008 season … team posted 9-2 record and appeared in state Offensive Lineman playoffs during sophomore season ... played for head football coach Tom Green … teammate of DSU defensive lineman Oluse- Greenbelt, Md. gun Ayanbiola. Eleanor Roosevelt H.S. Major: Movement Science Personal: Son of Danielle Madison and James Manley … full name is Danzel James Waverly Manley … born 4/26/91 in Ports- mouth, Va.

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2010: Starting strong safety in each of the Hornets’ 11 games … ninth on the team with 34 total tackles … credited with 19 unassisted tackles and 15 assists … also recorded two backfield tackles (-8) and two pass breaks ups … had season- high five tackles in four contests … had four tackles, including three unassisted stops, in 53-43 win over Howard (Nov. 20) and 34-24 loss to Morgan State (Oct. 23) … recorded three tackles (two solo), including one behind the line-of-scrim- mage, and a pass break up, in 38-21 loss to South Carolina State (Oct. 30) … had two tackles, including a backfield stop, in 31-26 victory over North Carolina 4 A&T (Oct. 16) … collected three tackles (two solo) and a pass break-up In loss to Southern in MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando, Fla. (Sept. 5) … had at least one 5-11 | 200 tackle in each game and two-or-more stops in 10 contests. Junior

2009: Competed in all 10 games as a reserve defensive back and on special Defensive Back teams … recorded 23 total tackles, including 17 solo stops … also credited with one tackle-for-loss (-3) … had career-high five tackles (four unassisted) in loss to Sanford, Fla. Michigan (Oct. 17) … posted four solo tackles, including one behind the line-of- Lake Mary H.S. scrimmage (-3) in loss to Florida A&M (Sept. 5) … recorded four tackles (all unas- sisted) in vs. Norfolk State (Nov. 14) … had three tackles vs. Delaware, Hampton Major: Criminal Justice and Morgan State. cAREER StATISTICS 2008: Appeared in two games … did not record any statistics. G UT AT TT TFL-YDS BrUp 2008 2 0 0 0 High School: 2007 All-Seminole Conference First Team selection … played for 2009 10 17 6 23 head football coach Scott Perry … also competed in track and field … named to 2010 11 19 15 34 2.0-8 2 all-conference track & field team. TOTAL 23 36 21 57 2.0-8 2 cAREER SUPERLATIVES Personal: Son of Kimberly and Matt Walker … member of MEAC Commissioner’s All-Academic Team … earned Dean’s List recognition during 2009-10 fall and Most total tackles: 5 vs. Michigan (10/17/09) spring semesters ... National Society of Collegiate Scholars ... born 10/30/89 in St. Most solo tackles: 4 vs. Michigan (10/17/09) Louis, Mo. … grew up about 30 miles north of Orlando, Fla. ... was player repre- vs. Florida A&M (9/5/09) sentative on head football coach search committee after 2010 season. vs. Norfolk State (11/14/09) NAIL MURADYMOV

2010: Started nine games as right offensive tackle … helped lead the Hornets to MEAC No. 1 ranking in passing offense (248.9 ypg), No. 3 in scoring offense (24.7 ppg), No. 3 in third down conversions (37.5%) and No. 4 in total offense (342.3) … helped pave the way to a season-high 172 rushing yards in the Hornets’ 29-7 victory over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) 78 … earned high marks for performance in Hornets’ 421-yard effort vs. Howard (Nov. 20) … helped lead DSU to 351 total 6-8 | 300 yards (156 rushing) in 31-26 victory over North Carolina A&T. Junior Offensive Lineman 2009: Started all 10 games at left tackle … earned high marks after helping lead the Hornets to 315 passing yards (410 total Burtonsville, Md. yards) in 30-20 win over Howard in season finale (Nov. 21) Paint Branch H.S. … helped pave the way to season-high 172 yards rushing in Major: Business Education 21-16 loss to Norfolk State (Nov. 14) … graded well in Hornets’ 343-yard effort vs. Delaware (208 passing/135 rushing).

2008: Enrolled at Delaware State … did not compete.

High School: 2006 All-Gazette and All-Sentinel First Team selec- tion … two-year starter at offensive line … played on offense and defense as a junior … also competed in basketball and volleyball.

Personal: Son of Rinat and Rima Muradymov … native of Ka- zakhstan … lived in Czech Republic for two years … moved to U.S. at age 12 … works at a Maryland bio-tech firm during summers … born 7/22/88. 353 20112011 DSUDSU FOOTBALLfootBALL MEDIAMEDIA GUIDEGUIDE DelAwAre StAte keith newell

2010 (at DSU): Appeared in 10 games in first season on the active roster … helped lead the Hornets to MEAC No. 1 ranking in passing offense (248.9 ypg), No. 3 in scoring offense (24.7 ppg), No. 3 in third down conversions (37.5%) and No. 4 in total offense (342.3) … helped pave the way to a season-high 72 172 rushing yards in the Hornets’ 29-7 victory over North Caro- lina Central (Nov. 6) … earned high marks for performance in 6-6 | 305 Hornets’ 421-yard effort vs. Howard (Nov. 20) … helped lead Junior DSU to 351 total yards (156 rushing) in 31-26 victory over No. Offensive Lineman Carolina A&T. Trenton, N.J. 2009: Enrolled at Delaware State ... did not compete. Rutgers Univ./Trenton Central H.S. Major: Psychology 2008: Enrolled at Rutgers University … did not compete. High School: 2007 New Jersey All-State and All-Colonial Val- ley Conference First State selection … competed in 2008 New Jersey vs. New York All-Star Game at Rutgers University … 2006 All-Colonial Valley Conference First Team selection … played for head football coach Richard Toth at Trenton Central … also lettered in basketball, wrestling, and track & field.

Personal: Son of Lavalle and Shirley Newell … born 1/10/88 in Trenton, N.J. .. brother Derrick Newell attends Wesley College in Dover, Del. ALEX PERRY 2010: Competed in six games as a true freshman … recorded 16 total tackles, including nine solo stops … also credited with a fumble recovery … had career-high nine tackles (4 solo) in 31-21 loss to Norfolk State (Nov. 13) … registered a solo tackle and assisted on two others vs. Southern in MEAC/SWAC Challenge in 27 Orlando, Fla. (Sep. 5) … 5-11 | 208 High School: First Team All-Conference selection … 2009 First Sophomore Coast HS Defensive MVP … recorded 115 tackles, eight forced Linebacker fumbles, four fumble recoveries and one interception (70 yard return) Jacksonville, Fla. First Coast H.S. Personal: Son of Larry and Kim Perry … cousin of Delaware State Major: Psychology University Hall of Fame member and former football standout Jimmy Strong … attended Steve Spurrier Football Camp … born cAREER StATISTICS 4/15/91 in Jacksonville, Fla. G UT AT TT FR 2010 6 9 7 16 1 TOTAL 6 9 7 16 1

cAREER SUPERLATIVES Most total tackles: 9 vs. Norfolk State (11/13/10) Most solo tackles: 4 vs. Norfolk State (11/13/10)

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2010: Competed in all 11 games at starting center … helped lead the Hornets to MEAC No. 1 ranking in passing offense (248.9 ypg), No. 3 in scoring offense (24.7 ppg), No. 3 in third down conver- sions (37.5%) and No. 4 in total offense (342.3) … helped pave the way to a season-high 172 rushing yards in the Hornets’ 29-7 vic- tory over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) … earned high marks for performance in Hornets’ 421-yard effort vs. Howard (Nov. 20) … 61 helped lead DSU to 351 total yards (156 rushing) in 31-26 victory 6-2 | 295 over North Carolina A&T. Senior 2009: Appeared in two games, including DSU’s 35-22 win over Offensive Lineman Morgan State (Oct. 24). Trenton, N.J. 2008 : Appeared in eight games for the Hornets… helped lead DSU Hamilton West H.S. to season-high 423 yards in 42-7 win over North Carolina A&T Major: Sport Sciences (Oct. 18)…helped pave way for season-high 254 yards rushing against Winston-Salem State (Nov. 8).

2007: Did not compete.

High School: 2006 New Jersey All-State selection … two-time All- Hamilton County First Team pick … listed among New Jersey’s “Top 100 seniors” … also lettered in basketball and track & field.

Personal: Son of Tony & Marsha Ponder … full name is Marcus Malik Ponder … born 11/17/89 MATT SCOTT

2010: Competed in 10 games … recorded 17 tackles, includ- ing eight solo stops … also credited with one blocked kick … had career-high five tackles (three solo) in loss to Southern in MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando, Fla. (Sept. 5) … had two solo tackles and an assist in 31-21 loss to Norfolk State (Nov. 13) … collected three tackles vs. South Carolina State (Oct. 30) 16 … blocked an extra point kick vs. Coastal Carolina (Sep. 25). 5-10 | 175 2009: Enrolled at Delaware State … did not compete. Senior Defensive Back 2008: Attended Bethune-Cookman University … did not com- pete. Harrington, Del. Lake Forest H.S. High School: 2005 All-Henlopen Conference First Team running Major: Psychology back … rushed for 1001 yards and seven touchdowns during senior season … 2004 All-Henlopen defensive back … played cAREER StATISTICS for head football coach Scott Fleming, a former Delaware State G UT AT TT football and wrestling standout … also lettered in basketball 2010 10 8 9 17 TOTAL 10 8 9 17 and track and field.

Personal: Son of William and Carolyn Scott … youngest of 10 cAREER SUPERLATIVES children … has three sisters and six brothers … born 9/6/88 in Most total tackles: 5 vs. Southern (9/5/10) Most solo tackles: 3 vs. Southern (9/5/10) Milford, Del.

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2010: Competed in six games … recorded 10 tackles, including three solo stops … had career-high four tackles in 29-7 victory over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) … collected two solo tack- les and assisted on another in win over Howard (Nov. 20) … 26 had a solo tackle and assist vs. South Carolina State (Oct. 30). 2009: Appeared in six games as a reserve in the secondary and 6-0 | 200 on special teams … credited with five tackles, including three Redshirt Junior solo stops … recorded two unassisted tackles in 21-12 loss to Florida A&M in season opener (Sept. 5) … had one solo tackle Linebacker and assisted on another in 30-20 win over Howard (Nov. 21). Paterson, N.J. John F. Kennedy H.S. 2008 : Did not compete. Major: Physical Education High School: 2007 All-Burlington County and All-League selec- cAREER StATISTICS tion … recorded 110 career tackles and nine interceptions … G UT AT TT also had 24 receptions for 500 yards and three touchdowns as 2009 6 3 2 5 a receiver … played for head football coach Ron Jackson. 2010 6 3 7 10 TOTAL 12 6 9 15 Personal: Son of Michelle Spann and Marvin Brown … born cAREER SUPERLATIVES 9/19/89. Most total tackles: 4 vs. NC Central (11/6/10) Most solo tackles: 2 - twice

MATt spicer

2010: Competed in all 11 games … fifth on the Hornets with 55 total tackles … tied for sixth on the team with 28 solo tackles … shared team lead with two interceptions … also credited with 3.5 tackles for loss, six pass break ups and one blocked kick … had career-high 11 tackles (six unassisted) in 38-21 loss to South Carolina State (Oct. 30) … recorded six solo tackles and assisted on four others in loss to Norfolk State (Nov. 13) … had two solo tackles, including one behind the line-of-scrimmage, and returned an intercep- 9 tion nine yards for a touchdown in 34-24 loss to Morgan State (Oct. 23) … 5-11 | 180 credited with six tackles (four solo), including 1.5 in the backfield, and a pass break up vs. Southern in MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando, Fla. (Sept. 5) Redshirt Junior … recorded first career interception vs. Coastal Carolina (Sep. 25) … had six Defensive Back tackles (four solo) and two pass break ups in 53-43 victory over Howard in season finale (Nov. 20) … contributed three tackles (two solo), a tackle-for- Lanham, Md. loss (-2) and a pass break-up to 29-7 win over North Carolina Central (Nov. Eleanore Roosevelt H.S. 6) … had at least two tackles in all 11 games.

Major: Sports Management 2009: Appeared in nine games as a reserve defensive back and on special teams … recorded seven tackles (four unassisted) … had two tackles (each cAREER StATISTICS solo) in 27-17 loss to Delaware (Sept. 19) .. recorded two assisted tackles in G UT AT TT TFL-YDS INT-YDS BU BLK 21-6 win at Hampton (Sept. 26). 2009 9 4 3 7 2010 11 28 27 55 3.5-7 2-9 6 1 2008: Did not compete … freshman redshirt. TOTAL 19 32 30 62 3.6-7 2-9 6 1 cAREER SUPERLATIVES High School: 2007 Prince George’s County All-Star … special teams MVP … Most total tackles: 11 vs. South Carolina State (10/30/10) recorded more than 200 tackles … intercepted five passes, returning two for Most solo tackles: 6 - twice, last vs. Norfolk St. (11/13/10) touchdowns, during senior year … team leader in forced fumbles as a junior Most tackles for loss: 1.5 (-4), vs. Southern (9/5/10) … helped lead Eleanor Roosevelt to seven shutouts and state No. 1 ranking in Most interceptions: 1 - twice, last vs. Morgan State (10/23/10) total defense in 2006. Longest INT return: 9 yards vs. Morgan State (10/23/10) Personal: Son of Marc and Debra Spicer … switched to #9 in 2010 after wearing #38 in ‘09 … born 3/3/1990 in Washington, D.C. 238 20112011 DSUDSU FOOTBALLfootbALL MEDIAMEDIA GUIDEGUIDE DelAwAre StAte university FOOTBALL TAVIS TABB

2010: Appeared in 10 games … 10th on the Hornets with 32 total tackles … re- corded 17 solo tackles and assisted on 15 others … also credited with one tackle- for-loss (-4), one interception and two pass break ups … had career-high eight tackles (three solo) and a pass break up vs. Morgan State (Oct. 23) … recorded five solo tackles and a 12-yard interception return in win over Howard (Nov. 20) … had two solo tackles, including one behind the line of scrimmage (-4), and three assists, in 31-21 loss to Norfolk State (Nov. 13) … contributed three tackles (two solo) and a pass break up to 31-26 victory over North Carolina A&T (Oct. 41 16) … had four tackles in loss to Coastal Carolina (Sept. 25) … recorded at least three tackles in seven games. 6-2 | 190 Redshirt Senior 2009: Competed in nine games … recorded 13 tackles (10 unassisted) … also credited with an interception (33-yard return) and a pass deflection … recorded Defensive Back his first career interception, returning it 33 yards, in 35-22 win over Morgan State (Oct. 24) … had career-high four tackles (3 solo) in 24-21 win over Winston- Portsmouth, Va. Salem State (Nov. 7) … collected two solo tackles in 21-12 loss to Florida A&M Norcum H.S. (Sept. 5) and in 21-6 victory at Hampton (Sept. 26) … recorded one unassisted tackle and assisted on another at Michigan (Oct. 17) and vs. Howard (Nov. 21). Major: Physical Education

2008: Appeared in one game for the Hornets…did not record any statistics. cAREER StATISTICS G UT AT TT TFL-YDS INT-YDS BU 2007: Did not compete (freshman redshirt). 2008 1 0 0 0 2009 9 10 3 13 1-33 High School: Helped lead Norcum to district regular season and tournament 2010 10 17 15 32 1.0-4 1-12 2 championships … scored 28 touchdowns (RB) and 19 interceptions during scho- TOTAL 20 27 18 45 1.0-4 2-45 2 lastic career … played for head football coach Deatrich Wise, a former Delaware cAREER SUPERLATIVES State University assistant coach … also competed in basketball and track & field … Honor Roll student … honored for perfect attendance. Most total tackles: 4 vs. Winston-Salem State (11/7/09) Most solo tackles: 3 vs. Winston-Salem State (11/7/09) Personal: Son of Christine Tabb-Salmon and Clarence Salmon … born 5/14/88 Most interceptions: 1 vs. Morgan State (10/24/09) Longest INT return: 33 yards vs. Morgan State (10/24/09) THOMAS THREADGILL

2010: Competed in 10 games as starting left tackle … helped lead the Hornets to MEAC No. 1 ranking in passing offense (248.9 ypg), No. 3 in scoring offense (24.7 ppg), No. 3 in third down conversions (37.5%) and No. 4 in total offense (342.3) … helped pave the way to a season-high 172 rushing yards in the Hornets’ 29-7 victory over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) 76 … earned high marks for performance in Hornets’ 421-yard effort vs. Howard (Nov. 20) … helped lead DSU to 351 total 6-5 | 290 yards (156 rushing) in 31-26 victory over North Carolina A&T. Junior Defensive Lineman 2009: Appeared in five games, four of which were DSU victories … competed in 35-22 homecoming win over Morgan State Frederick, Md. (Oct. 24) … logged several minutes off the bench in 30-20 vic- Frederick H.S. tory over Howard (Nov. 21) … also saw action in DSU victories Major: Secondary Education over Hampton (Sep. 26) and Winston-Salem State (Nov. 7).

2008 : Did not compete … also worked out as a defensive line- man for the Hornets.

High School: Played two seasons at Frederick High School after family moved from New Mexico … tops on the team in sacks (8) and second in total tackles (157) during senior year ... also competed in track & field … fourth in 2007 state shot put tournament … All-Piedmont Conference First Team in shot put as a junior and senior.

Personal: Son of James and Krystal Threadgill … born 5/29/89 393 20112011 DSUDSU FOOTBALLfootBALL MEDIAMEDIA GUIDEGUIDE DelAwAre StAte TRAVIS TARPLEY

2010: Competed in all 11 games as a wide receiver and kick re- turner … tied for fourth on the Hornets with 24 receptions (2.2 rpg) … fifth on the team with 278 receiving yards (11.6 ypc) … also had one touchdown catch … returned 21 kickoffs for 475 yards (long 78) … also returned 8 punts for 73 yards (long 5 29) … had career-high seven catches for 64 yards (long 19) in 34-24 loss to Morgan State (Oct. 23) … collected three recep- 5-7 | 170 tions for a personal best 72 yards, including a career-long 31 Redshirt Junior yard grab, in 53-43 win over Howard (Nov. 20) … had three catches for 34 yards, including his first collegiate touchdown Wide Receiver catch (17 yards), in 38-21 loss to South Carolina State (Oct. Danville, Va. 30) … hauled in four passes for 45 yards (long 19) in 20-14 George Washington H.S. loss to Hampton (Sept. 30) … also returned opening kickoff 78 yards (season best) in Hampton contest … had a 22-yard Major: Business reception in 29-7 victory over North Carolina Central (Nov. cAREER StATISTICS 6) … returned two kickoffs for 53 yards (long 36) in season Receiving GP Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/g Avg/c Avg/g opening loss to Southern in MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando, 2009 10 5 49 0 30 0.5 9.8 4.9 Fla. (Sept. 5) … had a career best 29 yard punt return vs. North 2010 11 24 278 1 31 2.2 11.5 25.3 TOTAL 21 29 327 1 31 1.4 11.3 15.6 Carolina Central (Nov. 6).

Kickoff returns G No. Yds. Avg. Tds. Lg. 2009: Appeared in all 10 games as a return specialist and wide 2009 10 18 474 26.3 0 85 receiver … ranked 10th among all FCS players with 26.3 kickoff 2010 11 21 475 22.6 0 78 TOTAL 21 39 949 24.3 0 85 return average ... did not have enough attempts to qualify among MEAC kickoff return leaders … returned 18 kickoffs Kickoff returns G No. Yds. Avg. Tds. Lg. for 474 yards … returned opening kickoff 85 yards in loss to 2010 11 8 73 9.1 0 29 Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 10) … recorded 79 kickoff return TOTAL 11 8 73 9.1 0 29 yards, including a 41-yarder, in victory over Winston-Salem cAREER SUPERLATIVES State (Nov. 7) … returned a kickoff 38 yards in 30-20 win over Most receptions: 7 (64 yards) vs. Morgan State (10/23/10) Howard in season finale (Nov. 21) … had six kickoff returns Most receiving yards: 72 (3 rec.) vs. Howard (11/20/10) of 30-or-more yards … also credited with five receptions for Longest reception: 31 yards vs. Howard (11/20/10) 49 yards … had a career-best 30-yard reception in win over Most TD receptions: 1, vs. South Carolina State (10/30/10) Howard (Nov. 21). Longest TD reception: 17 yards (from Nick Elko) vs. SC State (10/30/10) Most kickoff return yards: 85 (1 ret.) vs. Bethune-Cookman (10/10/09) Longest kickoff return: 85 yards, vs. Bethune-Cookman (10/10/09) 2008 : Freshman redshirt … did not compete.

High School: Member of three Western Valley District cham- pionship teams (2004, ’06, ’07) … Virginia All-State Second Team (DB & KR) … All-Western Valley District First Team (WR, DB, KR) … career stats include: 53 receptions for 1520 yards and 18 touchdowns … returned six kicks for touchdowns … had 28 rushing attempts for 801 yards and three scores … 2006 & 2007 Team MVP … played for head football coach Dan Newell … also competed in basketball … helped lead hoops team to three Western Valley District titles (2004-07) and state runner- up in 2006-07.

Personal: Son of Freddie and Lauren Tarpley … active in Fellow- ship of Christian Athletes … participated in 2009 spring break mission trip to Ocean Springs, Miss., to help rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina … switched to #5 in 2010 after wearing #15 in 2009 … born 1/23/89.

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2010: Competed in six games … third on the Hornets with 86 yards rushing … had one rushing touchdown … also recorded 11 receptions for 72 yards and one touchdown … rushed for season-high 53 yards (long 25), including his first collegiate touchdown (22 yards), in loss to Bethune-Cookman (10/9/10) … also had two catches for 12 yards, long 10, in Bethune-Cook- 27 man contest … collected 17 yards rushing on six carries (long 7) vs. Coastal Carolina (Sept. 25) … had two receptions for 16 5-9 | 165 yards (long 13), including his first career touchdown catch (3 Junior yards) in 31-21 loss to Norfolk State (Nov. 13) … recorded a Running Back career-best 29 yards on two receptions, including a personal high 23 yard catch, in 53-43 win over Howard (Nov. 20) … also San Diego, Calif. returned two kickoffs for 23 yards (long 13). Monte Vista H.S. Major: Movement Science 2009: Appeared in two games before suffering season end- ing ankle injury in game six vs. Morgan State (Oct. 24) … was cAREER StATISTICS G Att. Yds Avg. Td Lg Avg/g starting tailback in Morgan State contest … rushed for 62 yards 2009 2 17 62 3.6 0 26 31.0 on 17 attempts (3.6 ypc) with a long run of 26 yards … had 10 2010 6 18 86 4.8 1 25 14.3 carries for 48 yards, with a long run of 26, at Michigan (Oct. Totals 8 35 148 4.2 1 26 18.5 17) … rushed for 14 yards on seven carries (long 5) before the cAREER SUPERLATIVES injury vs. Morgan State. Most rushing attempts: 10 vs. Michigan (10/17/09) Most rushing yards: 48 vs. Michigan (10/17/09) High School: 2008 All-East County Second Team selection at Longest run: 26 yards vs. Michigan (10/17/09) Monte Vista H.S. … rushed for 900 yards and 12 touchdowns, Most touchdown runs: 1 vs. Bethune-Cookman (10/9/10) Longest TD run: 22 yards vs. Bethune-Cookman (10/9/10) had 300 receiving yards and two touchdown catches and Most receptions: 2 - five times recorded 300 kickoff return yards and 1 kick return touchdown Longest reception: 23 yards vs. Howard (11/20/10) during senior year … also recorded five interceptions and 16 Most receiving yards: 29 yards vs. Howard (11/20/10) pass break-ups as a senior in 2008 … played for head football Most Touchdown receptions: 1 vs. Norfolk State (11/13/10) Longest TD reception: 3 yards (from A. Glaud) vs. Norfolk State (11/13/10) coach Page Culver … also competed in the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash for school’s a track and field team … had top time of 10.8 seconds in 100 and 22.2 sec. in 200.

Personal: Son of Denise and Corey Mason … cousin of former cornerback Lenny Williams … given name is Charednick Williams … born Nov. 25, 1990 in Lake Charles, La.

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2010: All-MEAC First Team selection … first player in MEAC history to lead the league in receptions (59), receiving yards (937) and TD catches (11) in same season … ranked 16th among all NCAA-FCS players in receiving yards (85.2 pg) and tied for 35th in receptions (5.4 pg) … set Delaware State single- 7 season record for receptions (59) … recorded third-best mark in team history for receiving yards (937) and tied for third 6-1 | 185 in touchdown catches (11) … had career-highs of 217 yards Redshirt Junior (second best in team history) and four touchdowns (34, 24, 26, 27), and tied career-best with nine catches in 53-43 win Wide Receiver over Howard (Nov. 20) … also had career-long 44-yard catch Windsor, Conn. in Howard contest … tied career-high with nine receptions for Windsor H.S. 131 yards and a touchdown (22 yards) in loss to South Caro- lina State (Oct. 30) … tallied eight catches for 129 yards (long Major: Business Management 32) in 29-7 win over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) … had cAREER StATISTICS three receptions for 77 yards and two touchdowns (30, 25) in GP Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/g Avg/c Avg/g 31-26 victory over North Carolina A&T (Oct. 16) … hauled in 2009 9 9 100 0 42 1.0 11.1 11.9 seven passes for 92 yards (long 25) and two touchdowns (25, 2010 11 59 937 11 44 5.4 15.9 85.2 Totals 20 68 1037 11 44 3.4 15.3 51.9 16) in loss to Norfolk State (Nov. 13) … recorded six receptions for 66 yards, including a 23-yard touchdown on a throw from cAREER SUPERLATIVES fellow receiver Darius Jackson, in 20-14 loss to Hampton (Sept. Most receptions: 9 (217 yards) vs. Howard (11/20/10) 30) … had career-best 38 yard touchdown catch vs. Southern 9 (131 yards) vs. South Carolina State (10/30/10) in MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Orlando, Fla. (Sept. 5) … tallied 8 (129 yards) vs. North Carolina Central (11/6/10 Most receiving yards: 217 (9 rec.) vs. Howard (11/20/10) four receptions for 56 yards (long 26) in loss to Morgan State Longest reception: 44 yards vs. Howard (11/20/10) (Oct. 23) … also had four catches vs. Bethune-Cookman (47 Longest touchdown catch: 38 yards (from Nick Elko) vs. Southern (9/5/10) yards), Florida A&M (46) and Coastal Carolina (38) … had at least one catch in all 11 games and three-or-more receptions in dsu CAREER RECEIVING YARDS LEADERS 10 games … had at least one touchdown catch in six games … 1. 3,007 Shaheer McBride 201 rec. 2004-07 recorded three 100+ yard games and one 200+ yard game ... 2. 2,491 Albert Horsey 160 1996-00 3. 2,426 John Taylor 100 1982-85 had 23 catches of 20-or-more yards … also credited with four 4. 1,958 Tommie Mims 122 1997-00 kickoff returns for 62 yards (long 24). 5. 1,825 David Jones 101 1989-90 6. 1,700 Thomas Bolden 126 2001-04 2009: Competed in nine games … fifth on the team with nine 7. 1,622 Darnerian McCants 83 1997-00 8. 1,489 Damon Daniels 73 1995-96 receptions for 100 yards (11.1 ypr) … had career-best 42-yard 9. 1,441 DeCasto Brown 97 1975-77 reception (second longest on the team) in loss to Michigan 10. 1,380 Phil Anderson 86 1991-94 (Oct. 17) … led the Hornets with four receptions for 55 yards in Michigan contest … hauled in two passes for 32 yards (long - 1,181 Darius Jackson 97 2008-present - 1,037 Justin Wilson 68 2009-present 25) in win over Howard (Nov. 21) … had a 12-yard catch in win over Morgan State (Oct. 24). dsu CAREER RECEPTIONS LEADERS 1. 201 Shaheer McBride 3,007 yds 2004-07 2008: Did not compete (freshman redshirt). 2. 160 Albert Horsey 2,491 1997-00 3. 126 Thomas Bolden 1,700 2001-04 4. 122 Tommie Mims 1,958 1997-00 High School: A three-sport standout at Windsor HS … a Con- 5. 102 Larrone Moore 1,236 2007-10 necticut All-State and all-conference football selection … 6. 101 David Jones 1,825 1989-90 played for head football coach Mark Welch … also lettered in 7. 100 John Taylor 2,426 1982-85 8. 97 Darius Jackson 1,181 2008- basketball and track & field … earned Connecticut and New 8. 97 DeCasto Brown 1,441 1975-77 England championships in the long jump and triple jump … also helped lead Windsor to state and New England track and - 68 Justin Wilson 1,037 2009-present field team championships … ranked No. 1 sophomore in the nation (long jump, triple jump) … a Connecticut All-State and all-conference basketball selection.

Personal: Son of Ronald and Jackie Wilson … switched to #7 in 2010 after wearing #84 in 2009 … born 1/24/90.

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2010: Competed in nine games … second on the Hornets with 154 yards rushing … averaged 3.3 yards per carry and 17.1 yards per game … also credited with three receptions for 32 yards … rushed for career-high 86 yards and two touchdowns (1,1) on 20 carries in 29-10 victory over North Carolina Central (Nov. 6) … also had season-best 21-yard rush during NCCU 34 contest … collected 24 yards rushing on four carries (long 7) in loss to Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 9) … had career-long 13-yard 5-7 | 205 pass reception vs. South Carolina State (Oct. 6). Junior Running Back 2009: Appeared in five games, rushing for 78 yards on 21 carries (3.7 ypc) … had 10 carries for season-best 50 yards, in- Philadelphia, Pa. cluding career-long 32 yard run, in loss to South Carolina State Northeast H.S. (Oct. 31) … recorded a 10-yard carry in victory over Morgan Major: Sports Sciences State (Oct. 24). cAREER StATISTICS Rushing G No. Yds Avg. TD Lg Avg/g 2009 5 21 78 3.7 0 32 15.6 2010 9 46 154 3.3 3 21 17.1 cAREER SUPERLATIVES Totals 14 67 232 3.5 3 32 16.6 Most rushing attempts: 21 vs. North Carolina Central (11/6/10) Receiving GP Rec. Yds TD Lg Rec/g Avg/c Yd/g Most rushing yards: 86 vs. North Carolina Central (11/6/10) 2009 5 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Longest run: 32 yards vs. South Carolina State (10/31/09) 2010 9 3 32 0 13 0.3 10.7 3.6 Most touchdown runs: 2 vs. North Carolina Central (11/6/10) Totals 14 3 32 0 13 0.2 10.7 2.3 Longest TD run: 1 yard (3x) NEWCOMERS JOSHUA ALEXANDER 6-3 | 200 Redshirt Freshman 2010: Enrolled at University of Connecticut … did not compete. Defensive Back Waldorf, Md. High School: Named first team All-Maryland for large schools in media voting...named First Team All-County by The (Wal- Westlake H.S. dorf) Independent and first team All-Southern Maryland Athletic Conference...named All-Metro Honorable Mention by The Univ. of Conn. Washington Post...named First Team All-Charles County...had 79 tackles and 21 sacks his senior year...team won Maryland 3A Championship game in 2009...team captain...played in the Chick-Fil-A Challenge all-star game in Maryland on Dec. 12... is the holder of the state single-season sack record...owns school career record for sacks...also runs track and field … cousin of Hornet freshman Antonio Hale … brother Darius Powell played linebacker at North Carolina and now plays at Fayetteville (N.C.) State...born on July 3, 1992. JOSH BAILEY 5-11 | 185 Sophomore Played two seasons as a running back and quarterback at Lackawanna (Pa.) CC … helped lead the Falcons to a 9-2 overall Running Back record and a 34-21 victory over Ellsworth CC in Graphics Edge Bowl in Cedar Falls, Iowa during the 2010 season … rushed for Richmond, Va. 171 yards and four touchdowns on 38 carries and had eight receptions for 23 yards in eight games in 2010 … also completed Lackawanna CC 5 of 6 passes for 159 yards and a touchdown, returned 13 kickoffs for 212 yards and one punt for 75 yards last year … col- lected 102 rushing yards and one touchdown on 33 carries and completed 8 of 22 passes for 70 yards in six games in 2009 … also returned 10 kickoffs for 190 yards and 16 punts for 110 yards in ’09. QUADIR BRYANT 5-11 | 185 Freshman 2010 Delaware High School Offensive Player-of-the-Year … named Most Valuable Offensive Player of the 2011 Delaware Running Back Blue-Gold High School All-Star Game after rushing for record 240 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries to lead Gold to 39-14 Felton, Del. victory …2010 Delaware State All-State First Team & All-Henlopen Conference First Team selection … 2010 Henlopen Confer- Lake Forest H.S. ence Offensive Player-of-the-Year … rushed for 2,109 yards and 33 touchdowns as a senior at Lake Forest High School during the 2010 season ... … helped lead Lake Forest to the 2010 Henlopen Conference Southern Division championship and a berth in the state high school tournament .. collected 1,687 yards rushing and 22 touchdowns to lead the Spartans to a 7-3 record as a junior in 2009 … also lettered in track & field at Lake Forest. 433 20112011 DSUDSU FOOTBALLfootBALL MEDIAMEDIA GUIDEGUIDE DelAwAre StAte NEWCOMERS ANTONIO HALE 5-10 | 170 High School: Competed as a running back, defensive back and kick returner at Westlake High School … 2010 All-Southern Maryland Conference First Freshman Team and All-D.C. Metro Honorable Mention selection …selected to compete in Chesapeake Bay and Southern Maryland All-Star games … helped lead Defensive Back Westlake to 9-2 overall record and Southern Maryland Conference championship … rushed for more than 900 yards and eight touchdowns, and recorded Waldorf, Md. 19 tackles and an interception during 2010 season … member of Westlake’s 2008 Maryland 3A State Championship team (11-1 overall record). Westlake H.S. Personal: Born 8/12/92 in Pensacola, Fla. … plans to major in sports management at DSU … cousin of Delaware State defensive back Josh Alexander, who transferred to Delaware State from Connecticut this year. MARLON KELLY 6-2 | 200 Enrolled at Delaware State in Jan. 2011 … participated in 2011 DSU spring camp … Dr. Krop High School single season and career passing leader … Freshman All-Bay First Team selection as a junior … helped lead Dr. Krop to third round of Florida 6A Playoffs during junior year … invited to compete in two Quarterback Florida Senior All-Star games … Dr. Krop 2010 Male Athlete-of-the-Year … expects a major to Mass Communications at DSU … born 2/23/92 Miami, Fla. Dr. Krop H.S. tyler loomis

6-3 | 270 High School: 2010 All-Henlopen Conference selection and All-State Honorable Mention … helped lead Spartans to 2010 Henlopen South Champion- Freshman ship and State Tournament berth … selected to compete in 2011 Delaware Blue-Gold High School All-Star Game … helped pave the way for 2010 Offensive Lineman Delaware High School Offensive Player-of-the-Year Quadir Bryant (also a 2011 Delaware State University signee) to rush for more than 2,100 yards Felton, Del. and 33 touchdowns during the 2010 season. Lake Forest H.S. CARL RUSSELL 6-3 | 300 Enrolled at Delaware State in January 2011. Participated in Hornets’ 2011 spring camp. Redshirt Sophomore Defensive Lineman 2010 (At Maryland): Competed in one game as a redshirt sophomore Washington, D.C. H.D. Woodson H.S. 2009 (At Maryland): Played in 11 games as a reserve defensive lineman ... saw most of his time at anchor (strongside end) ... had two tackles vs. Univ. of Maryland Middle Tennessee State (Sep. 19) ... posted a career-best three tackles at Duke (Oct. 24) .... missed the NC State game (Nov. 17) due to a shoulder injury.

2008: Did not compete ... enrolled in school in January and participated in spring practice.

At H.D. Woodson High School: A standout two-way lineman who had a breakout senior season ... earned honorable mention All-Met honors as an offensive lineman in 2006 ... a Pigskin Club All-Metropolitan choice as a senior defensive lineman ... also secured first-team All-DCIAA East accolades three times, twice as an offensive lineman and once as a defensive lineman ... posted 77 tackles, including a career-high 14 sacks, with five forced fumbles from his defensive end position in 2006 ... named his team’s most outstanding lineman his final three seasons ... also recruited by Rutgers, North Carolina, Illinois and Michigan State ... coached by Greg Fuller. ANTHONY SMITH 6-3 | 215 High School: All-Philadelphia Public League First Team and All-City Second Team selection … competed in 2011 Philadelphia Public vs. Catholic All- Freshman Star Game at Lincoln Financial Field … helped lead Geo. Washington to an 8-2 overall record and an appearance in the Phila. Public League Cham- Quarterback pionship Game as a senior in 2010 … passed for 1,300 yards and 18 touchdowns during the 2010 season … played two seasons at Philadelphia’s Philadelphia, Pa. Father Judge H.S. (2008, ’09) before transferring to Geo. Washington … combined for 2,800 passing yards and 26 touchdowns in two varsity season G. Washington H.S. at Father Judge … 2009 All-Catholic Second Team and All-City Third Team selection at Father Judge … 2008 Pennsylvania High School Rookie-of-the- Year and All-City Third Team selection … helped lead Father Judge to ’08 Phila. Catholic League Championship Game … combined for more than 4,100 passing yards and 44 touchdowns passes during scholastic career.

Personal: Son of Anthony and Jeannine Smith … has two sisters … worked as a cook at popular Delaware Valley Sports Restaurant Chickie’s and Pete’s this past summer. ELBIE WILLIAMS 6-1 | 230 High School: Three-year varsity letter winner at DeMatha … 2010 All-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) First Team, All-D.C./Maryland/ Freshman Virginia Region and All-D.C.-Metro Honorable Mention selection … member of DeMatha’s 2008 WCAC championship team … helped lead team to Linebacker conference championship game appearances in 2009 and ’10 … recorded 127 tackles and five sacks as a junior and collected 96 tackles and four Clinton, Md. sacks during senior year. DeMatha H.S. Personal: Son of Elbie, Jr. and Alkeisha Williams … given name is Elbie Williams III … born 10/12/93 in Washington, D.C. … plans to major in physical therapy at DSU. milton williAMS 6-3 | 200 2010 Prince George’s County All-League … Gazette Prince George’s News All-County … ESPN Rise State Small School All-Star … Chick-Fil-A Challenge Freshman All-Star …Maryland Crab Bowl All-Star … help lead Frederick Douglas to 8-2 record and state tournament berth in 2010 … scored a touchdown on Wide Receiver an 18-yard pass in Crab Bowl All-Star Game … had 18 receptions for 208 yards as a junior in 2009 … plans to major in Sports Science at DSU … born Cheltenham, Md. 3/7/94. Frederick Douglas H.S.

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