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ILLINOIS STATE 2003 F OOTBALL ILLINOIS STATE RED/WHITE SPRING GAME Founded: 1857 Location: Normal, IL 61790-7130 SAT., APRIL 26, 2003 • 2:30 P.M. Affiliation: NCAA Division I-AA Conference: Gateway Football • HANCOCK STADIUM • Stadium: Hancock Stadium (15,000) Nickname: Redbirds Colors: Red (PMS 186) and White Enrollment: 20,975 President: Dr. Vic Boschini ON THE INSIDE... Director of Athletics: Perk Weisenburger Notes 2-3 NCAA Faculty Rep.: Dr. Jeff Wood Spring Outlook 4-6 Ticket Manager: Becky Short Ticket Office: 309/438-8000 Redbirds At a Glance 7 Rosters 8-9 2003 COACHING STAFF Depth Chart 10 Denver Johnson Tulsa '81 / head coach 2003 Redbirds 11-21 Office: 309/438-8671 Newcomers 22-23 Scott Preston Valdosta St. '94 / Off. Cor., Head Coach Denver Johnson 24-25 QB, RB Coaching Staff 26 Ron Lambert Wake Forest '92 / DB Vance Vice Oklahoma State '90 / OL 2002 Game Recaps 27-30 Jon Shields Virginia Tech '95 / WR Statistics Chris Patton Oklahoma State '89 / DL CoSIDA Form Justin Fuente Murray State '99 / QB Galen Scott Illinois State '01 / LB Tim Thornton Illinois State '01 / TE RaShan Frost Auburn ‘00 / DL

ATHLETICS MEDIA RELATIONS Football Contact: Erica Fricke Office: 309/438-3802 2003 SCHEDULE Home: 309/451-9043 A28 Drake FAX: 309/438-5634 S6 at Illinois [email protected] Director of Media Relations: Todd Kober S13 Truman State (HOF/Varsity I) Press Box: 309/438-2272 or 2280 S20 at Eastern Illinois Website: www.redbirds.org O4 Northern Iowa* (Family Day) O11 at Southern Illinois* SPRING PRACTICE SCHEDULE O18 Western Kentucky* (Homecoming) Practice Dates: April 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-25. O25 at Youngstown State* Practice times may vary and dates can change on N1 Western Illinois short notice. Call the media relations office to verify. N8 at SMS* Interviews: Please arrange with Athletics Media N15 Indiana State* Relations. Practice day interviews will be N22 Open conducted after the workout. N29 NCAA I-AA First Round D6 NCAA I-AA Quarterfinals THER MPORTANT ATES TENTATIVE O I D ( ) D13 NCAA I-AA Semifinals Fall Freshman Report Date Sat., Aug. 2 D20 NCAA I-AA Championship Fall Varsity Report Date Mon., Aug. 4 Media/Photo Day Tue., Aug. 5 Practice Begins Wed., Aug. 6

BOOMER GRIGSBY 2002 Gateway Defensive Player of the Year First Team All-American • The Sports Network Buck Buchanan I-AA Defensive Player of the Year Finalist Nation’s Top Returning Defensive Player 2003 SPRING PROSPECTUS 2003 Returning starters include make animpactontheGateway. was testedlastyearandisready to experience andreturnasolidgroup that 2003, thebigguysupfronthave more and onestartinginanewposition. In started theseasonwithfournewstarters In 2002,theIllinoisStateoffensiveline E E Network Sports The Gateway, Second-TeamAll-Americanby Performer oftheYear,First-TeamAll- Defensive PlayeroftheYear,Dopke.com he didclaimincludedthe2002Gateway defensive playerinI-AAfootball.Awards Buck BuchananAwardforthetop only awardhedidn’twinlastyear-the longer withtwomoreyearstoclaimthe Needless tosay,itisjustgoingget leading tacklerin2002waslong. received afterbecomingthenation’s The listofhonors T his IllinoisStatecareer. three pickslastyear,Colvinhassixfor seconds ofthefourthquarter.Withhis play againstMurrayStateinthewaning first pickoftheseasoninagame-saving interceptions oftheseasonandgothis quarterback JoelSambrusky’sfirsttwo Colvin them werepickedbyjunior interceptions lastseason,andthreeof The IllinoisStatedefenseonlyhadfour C quarterback. for rushingyardsinaseasonby team. HefinishedtheyearrankedNo.3 224, thesecond-highesttotalon passed for1,404yardswhilerushing books. Hestarted10gamesin2002and also lefthismarkontheRedbirdrecord season andtheseniorfromCalifornia Gateway All-Newcomer honorslast Senior quarterback T First-Team All-Americanby Sporting News/I-AA.orgAll-StarTeam, XPERIENCED XPLORING Football Gazette. Football HE HE ERONE G S ECRET REAT . ColvinsnaggedSouthernIllinois

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Delete the option allowing a team that a field goal is scored upon to Delete the option allowing a team that a field S Start the game clock on all kickoffs when the ball is legally touched in on all kickoffs when the ball is legally touched Start the game clock to signal is made, the unimpeded opportunity When a valid fair catch Delete all references to illegal fair catch signals. is scored upon to Delete the option allowing a team that a touchdown LEANING OOK HANGES C C comparison of two Redbird defensive linemen. • A L ULE OTE PRING a maximum of 60 other individuals directly involved in the game. The individuals individuals directly involved in the game. a maximum of 60 other should be wear a credential marked ‘team.’ Credentials not in full uniform shall area. No other credential is valid for the team numbered 1 through 60. Rule 3-2-5: that ends in a touchdown and before Rule 9-2-1-a) occurring during or after a down kickoff (Exception: during extra a try, either on the try or on the succeeding period[s]). R Rule 1-2-4-b: winding the clock touched in the field of play also includes the field of play. Legally the ball in the goal line into the field of play after catching when a runner crosses goal line from the clock when the ball rolls across the the end zone, and winding touched in the end zone. the end zone after being Rule 6-4-1-a and 6-4-1-d: or scrimmage kick. positioned to catch a free Rule 6-5-1: to a player who muffs a kick. This catch a free or scrimmage kick is extended the ground. protection terminates when the kick touches Rule 6-5-3: Rule 8-3-6: kick. Rule 8-4-2-a: kick. Rule 9-1-2-e-1-(a): of the offensive formation are yards in any direction from the middle lineman the original position of the ball in prohibited from blocking below the waist toward beyond the neutral zone. or behind the neutral zone and within 10 yards Rule 9-1-2-e-1-(b): or in motion at the snap, are prohib- position in either direction toward a sideline, original position of the ball in or ited from blocking below the waist toward the beyond the neutral zone. behind the neutral zone and within 19 yards Rule 10-2-2-g-1: S For spring, some position changes have taken place. Redshirt freshman Michael Heffernan have and Justin Martindale WO T N HE

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numerous accolades as Friend’s did-with all-conference first-team honors and all-american status. The following is a tale of the tape numerous accolades as Friend’s did-with all-conference first-team honors and all-american status. When comparing Jonathan Friend’s junior-year stats to that of Ray Robinson’s stats from his junior stint, one might think they are reading the stats from his junior stint, one might junior-year stats to that of Ray Robinson’s When comparing Jonathan Friend’s OTABLE same stat line. And if Robinson and Friend are so comparable on the numbers end, then Robinson’sAnd if Robinson and Friend are so comparable career has a good chance of ending with same stat line. 0 N Since the Gateway Football Conference began recognizing an all-newcomer team in 1994, some 39 Redbirds have been cited for achievement in their first season. Here is a list of who was named to the in 2002.... All-Newcomer Team Gateway’s Davis • WR, Dwayne Smith • OL, Stafford Allen • QB, Mike Souza • DB, Brandon Maskel TJ Jackson • PK, Troy LB, Washington (2001, Illinois); Marcus White (1998, Wisconsin) Charles Williams (1994, Pittsburgh); Sam Zanders (1998, Clemson). Minnesota) (1997, East Pittsburgh); Daryl Jones (2000, Notre Carolina); Lee Lafayette Central Dame); Jeff Martin (1997, (1997, Michigan); Marquis Mosley West Virginia); Illinois); Osa Nosa (2000, Duke); Jon D’Juan O’Donald (2001, Chad Pegues Omotola (2000, Iowa); (1998, Miami (Fla.); Andy Reinwald (1995, Wyoming); Kyle Robinson (1994, Ball State); Illinois) State); Tim Thornton (1998, Illinois); Mark Thurston (2000, West Virginia); Joe Walkins (2003, Auburn); (1994, Tennessee); Kevin Glenn (1993, Kevin Glenn (1994, Tennessee); Gregory (1999, Florida); Damian Pitts- (1994, Indiana); Jarrett Jackson Virginia burgh); T.J. Jackson (2002, Tech); 2003 2003 SPRING PROSPECTUS all highlightsthatthisdefensecanbuildon. Champion Western Kentuckytojustthreefieldgoalswere Northern IowaontheirfieldandholdingeventualNational leading rusher, defeatingthereigningconferencechampions 2003. Shuttingdownthenation’s glimpses ofwhatwasinstorefor take shapeandstartedtoshow season, theRedbirddefensebeganto Band’s hitsingle of the2003seasonbecomparedtoFiveManElectrical also amusicenthusiast,soitisonlyfittingthattheprospect DEFENSE S “signs.” why thisprogramisbeginningtoshow tive roadgames,thereisnowonder a favorableschedulewithoutconsecu- development ofredshirtfreshmenand addition ofimpacttransfers,the With alltheexperiencereturning, get better. possess alotofspeedandcontinueto ‘Birds aredeepatthetalentpositions, Defensively, likelastseason,the continue tobuildonits2002success. returning, theRedbirdoffense should preseason poll.Witheightstarters and wouldn’tbeasurpriseinthe2003 prior tothegameatWestern Kentucky Stadium. protect thehomefield,bypostinga4-1recordatHancock season inthelastfiveyears.The‘Birdsalsolearnedto 12 winatIndianaStatetoclinchtheRedbirds’fourthwinning UNI-Dome. IllinoisStatealsocappedtheseasonwitha20- 31-20 victoryoverpreseason-favoriteNorthernIowaatthe on theroadin2002andcanbuildthatthisseasonwitha and five-timenationalchampion Youngstown State. Western Illinois,2002NationalChampion Kentucky Playoff participantEasternIllinois,2002GFCChampion losses cameto2002SunBowlChampionPurdue,I-AA wins in2003tokeeptitlehopesalive.TheRedbirds’ five games in2002andwillhavetoconvertthosematch-ups talent positions. The ‘Birdsalsogotaheartytasteofbig campaign in2001andreturnexperienceatnearlyallthe NCAA I-AA PlayoffsisinthenearfutureforRedbirds. the GatewayFootballConferenceChampionshipand “signs, signseverywherethere’s beensigns”thatarunfor recruiting seasoncametoacompletion,therehavebeen season andranked sixthontheteamintackles, second and all-AmericanJonathanFriend. to fillthevoidleftbygraduates Eugene Boyd,StuartSands only returningstarter, apoolofunproventalentwillbeasked be thinforthe‘Birds.Withsenior LINE: way backtoNormal. ships.” Ifthat’s thecase,conference titlecouldbeonits on allcylinders. The oldadageis“defensewinschampion- ence seasonstartstheRedbirddefenseshouldbecranking be learned,butbythetimeGatewayFootballConfer- in 2003. There aresomevoidstofillandpositions That againwillbethecase an evenbettersupportingcast. many oftheindividualawards,buteverygreatleaderneeds Junior linebacker In thesecondhalfof2002 In additiontobeingafootballcoach,DenverJohnsonis The Redbirdscrackedthetop25 On thewinningside,youthfulRedbirdslearnedtowin The Redbirdsreboundedwitha6-5seasonafter2-9 Robinson collected leaguehonorablemention honors last PRING At leastduringspringpractice, this areawillproveto Signs. Boomer Grigsby

As the2002campaignand O UTLOOK Ray Robinson deservedlyclaimed asthe 4 tackles forlossandfoursacks. including anNCAArecord108solostops.Healsohad16 finished theseasonwithanation’s-best 179tackles, voting, anhonorgiventothenation’s topdefender. Grigsby honors. HealsofinishedthirdintheBuckBuchanan Award sophomore inleaguehistorytowinplayeroftheyear Lathrope native ofHawthornWoods, Ill.,andwalk-on on theoffensive sideoftheball. play forthedefenseinspring,butbyfallcouldbeback freshmen. was alsofifthontheteamwith10hurries. Dunlap finishedwith21tacklesandfourforloss.He and willstartthere.InhisfirstseasonwiththeRedbirds, has thestrengthandsizetooccupylefttackleposition at defensivetackle. addition tocompetingatend,Thornewillalsoprovidedepth and Western Kentucky. game experienceplayingatWestern Illinois,NorthernIowa finished withfivetacklesinsevengames.Hehassomebig- pulled off hisredshirtcampaignfourgamesintotheseason, will occupythepositionduringspring.Blough,whowas career tacklesforlosswith28. tackles lastseasonwith89andheranksNo.7all-timein whip linebackerposition.Hefinishedthirdontheteamin Papoccia walk-on depth behindRobinson,willbesenior added fivepassbreak-upsandaforcedfumble. Adding including 10tacklesforlossand4.5sacks.Robinsonalso among defensivelinemen.Hefinishedwith81stops, is readyforthetaking. sparingly in2002,buttheirtime hascomeandtheposition mores learning thesystemandrecorded threetackleslastseason. who predominatelyplayedspecial teamslastseason,isstill In additiontoGrigsby, the‘Birdsreturn The otherspotisupforgrabsamongthreeredshirt Dunlap hasthespeedtoback-upRobinson,buthealso Thorne, fromVista, Calif.,redshirtedlastseason.In At leftend,sophomore Spotting Papocciawillbejunior In additiontofilling therover, theRedbirdswillhaveto Filling theroverpositionleftby Papoccia, willbesopho- William Rolle Montell Conner , fromBloomingdale,Ill.,willalsoseeplentyof . Papocciawillmakethemovefromroverto Justin Martindale and opportunities thisspring. talents. recognized multipletimesforhis improve, buthasalreadybeen Boomer Grigsby Redbird defense. All-American prove tobeastrongassetthe linebacking corpwillonceagain replace twostarters,theRedbird LINEBACKERS: the squadinfall. way withsixtalentedsigneesjoining concern attimes,butdepthisonits the linemightlooklikeanareaof outside andinside.Duringthespring, provide flexibilitybyplayingboth experience. DunlapandThornewill the spring,asothersgain have tocarrytheload,especiallyin accomplished lastseason.Hewill like hisformerteammateFriend poised tohaveabreakoutsenioryear hard withattrition.But,Robinsonis . Mike Blough Glen Eaton

Grigsby becamethefirst Summary: , ofWadsworth, Ill.,willlikely Michael Heffernan Sesamir Yearby . Eachplayed Austin Dunlap and Evenwithhavingto continues to This areawashit Andrew Kentin Ryan Thorne . Yearby,. , a and 2003 SPRING PROSPECTUS and Noah Geoff , from Kory Ander- both return for Matt Pezdek and Kevin Kreger and and sophomores , The depth, talent and . Melville, Davis and and redshirt freshmen Steve Statz will provide the same at and will also challenge for starting Joe Pantoja Summary: Jon Gusman Demetrus Johnson starting nod 10 times. Davis, who will likely stay at left guard, earned second team all- conference honors and was selected to the all-newcomer team, while Ferguson was also named lineman of the week during the season. Ferguson played mostly right guard in 2002, but can play all three interior positions. He will see some time at while Melville will also see center, time at right tackle. Melville has collected 19 starts in his two at seasons of action, including 11 center last season. Stegeman, who posted all of his starting assignments at left tackle, will also be given an opportunity at the vacant right tackle spot. If the line wasn’t young and talented enough, junior college transfer Washington Janiah Downing son 344- a 6-foot-4, roles. Washington, will also see time at right pounder, tackle, along with Downing. will add depth at tackle and Pearson center. experience on the Redbird offensive line is unmatched by any other area Jeremy Melville Mike Stegeman and , junior . Statz started in nine games for the Redbirds The graduation of 1,000-yard rusher Quincy Youth and battle-tested are adjectives that usually and battle-tested are adjectives Youth The Illinois State offense has a lot to hang its hat on, but has a lot State offense The Illinois of will look at a variety staff In the spring, the coaching OFFENSE probably the biggest is its offensive line. The Redbirds line. is its offensive probably the biggest a young, talented and experi- return eight starters from returns as the healthy Mike Souza also A enced group. and he has an arsenal of receivers to Redbird signal-caller throw to. offensive line to get the top five combinations on the will also look for more players on the field. The offense game. Late in the year last consistency in the passing able to key on the Redbird rushing season, defenses were attack. LINE: but this is the case for the aren’t used in combination, starters include senior line. Returning Redbird offensive Jim Ferguson Stafford Davis Stegeman started all 11 games, while Ferguson drew the Stegeman started all 11 This group should start to assert itself as on the squad. Even with all the one of the better units in the Gateway. experience returning, the Redbirds will only be losing one (Ferguson) from this group after the season. TIGHT END: Mike Larson the Redbirds, along with Alex Filin last season. He caught six balls for 45 yards and is the best blocker in the group. Larson, who is the best receiver, catches for 127 yards in his debut season. posted 11 Gusman made the switch from defensive line to tight end mid-year last season and is still adjusting, while Kreger and Filin will also find time at the fullback position. BACKS: will be a blow to the Redbird offense. But Washington transfer Ten another Big 5 Niall will be will also via for Joe Bendoraitis Rick Splant , and UTLOOK James Temple and and sophomore O and

Brandon Allen has the talent and experience, but a torn and experience, has the talent , This area gained some much needed This area gained some With a good combination of returnees, Cedric Jackson Illinois State is starting to get a reputation for Illinois State is starting all return. Colvin will have immediate , Antwan Oliver , a Grigsby clone, or junior , a Grigsby clone, or Leon Kittrell Adam Redenius Gean Gilot PRING Summary: Larrick, from Hartnell Community Transfers Transfers Junior games, Govan played in all 11 Allen, who was pulled from his Summary: Cerone Colvin S transfers and newcomers this will definitely be a fun group to The area is talented, continues to improve and watch. should be solid. With the quality of depth, coverage should not pose a problem, but forcing turnovers will continue to be a focus this spring. Last season, the Redbirds picked off only four passes. That number will need to increase in the Redbirds’ run for the title. a starting nod. College, had 120 tackles and two interceptions last season en route to being named the 2002 Coast Conference Defensive redshirt In addition to the transfers, Year. Player of the freshmen Tyler Larrick Tyler a junior from impacts. Oliver, Eastern Illinois, is a proven player that carries a physical presence in the secondary. secure the middle with Grigsby. Lost to graduation is Greg Lost to graduation middle with Grigsby. secure the stops. with 110 second-leading tackler Helle, the team’s Senior ACL in the season-opener at Purdue has left some question ACL in the season-opener redshirt freshman fully recover, marks. If Gilot can’t including two starts, and finished with 26 tackles. Jackson only played in three games, but was still ACL that he recovering from a torn in 2001. He is 100 percent suffered heading into the spring and is expected to be a heavy contributor. games and action in 11 saw Yeargin registered 17 tackles with two pass break-ups. Campbell expected to step up. redshirt season, started the last He led seven games at free safety. all defensive backs with 57 tackles and posted two tackles for loss, an interception and a sack. Sam Yeargin games and led the started all 11 team with three interceptions. He also tallied 53 tackles and five pass break-ups. Chris Govan will also provided some added depth behind Grigsby. will also provided some This group should it produces. the quality linebackers Grigsby needs to continue to continue that tradition. pass coverage, while Papoccia will improve, especially in position. But, like the defensive line, have to adjust to a new will be added in the fall as a strong more depth and talent camp. signing class filters into SECONDARY: Now with experience last season and continued to improve. redshirt the addition of a pair of transfers and some freshmen, this group now has quality depth. 2003 SPRING PROSPECTUS and 35yards. Kolodziej playedagainstQuincyandthrewforatouchdown attempts. strong springcampaign.Hethrewfor34yardsononlyfour time. Vaughan sawactionintwogameslastseason,aftera more consistentthrowingtheball. every categoryshouldincrease.Hejustneedstobecome system andhasalotofstabilityaroundhim.Hisnumbersin 224 yardsandfive TDs. Souzahashadafullyearinthe The scramblingsignal-calleralsorushedfor touchdowns. games lastseasonandpassedfor1,404yardseight returns toleadtheRedbirdoffense. Souzastartedin10 QUARTERBACK: respond whentheirnumberiscalled. tee willjusthavetobeready around, eachmemberofthecommit- There willbeplentyofcarriestogo pass protectasoftenWashington. Johnson doesn’thavethesizeto breakaway speedthisseason,but once again. There willbemore foundation oftheoffensive attack running gamelookstobethe varying characteristics,theRedbird and anarsenalofrunningbackswith Summary: offensive scheme. position willbemoreinvolvedinthe This season,thefullback,orH-back, that wasprimarilyusedforblocking. the snapslastseasoninaposition Lattimore andKregersawthebulkof compete fortheposition.Dundas, Kevin Kreger J.P. Dundas during practice. He suffered atorn ACL lastseason making hiswaybackfromaninjury. another quick-footedbackthatis Bullock, aredshirtfreshman,is yards on18attemptsforthebestaverageteam. fractured leftfibula.Priortotheinjury, Watts rushedfor 123 carries lastseasonfor141yardsandatouchdown. both thehalfbackandfullbackpositions.Davislogged28 shoulder, givestheRedbirdssomeversatility. Hecanplay Davis, whoplayedmostoftheseasonwithaninjured touchdowns. rushed for190yardson41carries.Healsoaddedthree some reps.Edwardscameonstronginthesecondhalfand Davis Redbirds willbeabletoturn backfield. will bringsomespeedandelusivenesstotheRedbird with theGoldenGophersafterspendingtimeatreceiver, but to fillthevoid.Johnsononlyrushedfor55yardslastseason Minnesota, alongwithacommitteeofbacksshouldbeable this season.In addition toreturnees normally sendtheoffensereeling, butthatisnotthecase at adropofhat. and Kolodziejneedtobeprepared. Theirtimecouldcome and heisgoingtogethit.With thatin mind,bothVaughan competitor, buthismobilityputshiminadversesituations after finishingtheyearbattlinginjuries. Heisatough S Summary: Adding depthwillbesophomore Junior At fullback,inadditiontoDavis, Watts, likeJohnson,isaspeedster, butiscomingoff ofa When defensesaretiredofchasingJohnson,the RECEIVERS: PRING , T.J. Watts Yance Vaughan With asolidoffensive line , Harry Lattimore and Souza needstobouncebackthisseason Losing a wideout like Vito Golsonwould Losing awideoutlikeVito , LaShawn Bullock Alex Filin All-newcomer selection

O will alsochallengeforplaying willall UTLOOK , Sha-ron Edwards Steve Kolodziej Dwayne Smith and DanDechert Mike Souza , Tristan . , for 6 with 1.3fieldgoalspergameandNo.41inscoring. making hislastfiveattempts.HerankedNo.7nationally season withaleginjuryat Auburn, buthad12catchesfor plied whenheiscomingoff offormations.Hesatoutlast The staff likeshiminmotionandhiselusivenessismulti- all threespotsandwillstepinforthefourreceiverset. from FresnoCityCommunityCollege.Jonesisabletoplay eight ballsfor117 yardsandatouchdownaftertransferring Redbirds’ victory. Hewilllikelystayinthesameposition. touchdowns. BothscorescameatNorthernIowainthe freshman. Heendedwith16catchesfor237yardsandtwo and yards(470).Healsocollectedthreetouchdowns. Illinois. Smithrankedsecondontheteamincatches(39) off ofhisdebutseasonwiththe‘Birdsaftertransferringfrom Auburn transfer for atouchdownsince1999. the returnareawhereRedbirds havenotreturnedakick special teamstoimproveeven more in2003,especially changed. With asolidfoundationtobuildoff, lookforthe be the Achilles’ heel fortheRedbirds.Butin2002,thatall second seasonastheRedbirds’ longandshortsnapper. one. Eachiselusiveandhasexplosivebreakawayspeed. Walkins return specialistsinallofI-AA football. Transfers capture hisjobback. all season,lookstogiveMaskelcompetitionashetries 36.89 yards. helped the‘BirdsrankNo.10nationallyinnetpuntingat duties lastfallandislistedatNo.1thisspring.Maskel Kittrell Ramon Barber Sophomore Walkins isexpectedtoplaythemotionreceiverposition. Another first-yearplayerlastseason,Jonesfinishedwith Barber iscomingoff atremendousseasonastrue Smith willmovetoGolson’s oldspotandwilllooktobuild Summary: MISCELLANEOUS: J.P. Dundas RETURNS: will maketheIllinoisStatereturngameanexciting and Antwan Oliver Ryan Hoffman Two yearsago,thespecialteamsprovedto Troy Maskel The Redbirdscouldhavesomeofthetop and Joe Walkins LaMonte Jones Pete Holak for defenses. three, willcausealotofproblems offense andcombinedwiththeother brings alotofversatilitytothe should begintoprogress.Walkins quarterback, thepassinggame in thesystem,alongwithSouzaat Jones andBarberhavingafullyear deep andtalented.WithSmith, He alsofinishedthecampaign including 2-of-2from50-plusyards. field goalattemptslastseason, Carroll converted68.4percentofhis able mentionhonorslastseason, placekicker. Heraldedwithhonor- each seasonastheRedbird becomes moreandconsistent end, who willmakethemovefromtight redshirt freshman Also competingfortimewillbe 124 yardsasafreshman. KICKING: SPECIAL TEAMS Summary: earned thepuntingandkickoff andredshirtfreshman , whobattledabadhamstring Brian Busser totheirreceivingcorp. Junior . willreturnforhis , theRedbirdsadd The receiversare Clarence Glenn Stephen Carroll andwalk-on Joe Leon , 2003 SPRING PROSPECTUS Rick Splant Alex Filin Steve Statz Joe Walkins Matt Pezdek Sam Yeargin Mike Souza Matt Rowan Mike Larson Kye Stewart Jared Villers Dan Simnick Dave Mordis Leon Kittrell Geoff Pearson Robert Taylor Ray Robinson Robby Wages Ryan Thorne Dwayne Smith Jarek Thomas Garry Roberts Yance Vaughan Sesamir Yearby Adam Redenius Jonathan Lyon Cedric Jackson LaMonte Jones Harry Lattimore James Temple Kentin Lathrope Noah Washington Clarence Glenn Andrew Papoccia Laurént Robinson Justin Martindale Michael Heffernan TJ Watts Troy Maskel Kevin Kreger Jim Mancuso William Rolle LASS Drew Laurenti Ryan Hoffmann Steve Kolodziej Mike Stegeman Juniors (20): Seniors (17): C Sophomores (18): Y True Freshmen (26): B Redshirted Last Season (14): Kyle Hill Clint Keller Gean Gilot Victor Arlis Pete Holak Tyler Larick Joe Pantoja J.P. Dundas Jason Horton Jesse Caesar Dan Dechert Jon Gusman Nate Johnson Brian Busser Darius Givens Tristan Davis Barry Hartman Jim Ferguson Antwan Oliver Austin Dunlap Cerone Colvin Jeff Huntzinger Niall Campbell Ross Crampton Kory Anderson Jeremy Melville Joe Bendoraitis Stephen Carroll Evan Gessesse Janiah Downing Boomer Grigsby Anthony Kirkland Josh Chrestman Horrace Holloway Jonathan Deloach LaShawn Bullock Sha-ron Edwards Demetrus Johnson EDBIRDS R Glen Eaton Mike Blough Chris Govan Brian Busser Brandon Allen Stafford Davis Ramon Barber Montell Conner Joe Bendoraitis Chip Taylor Aaron Peterson Brian Ahsoon Hassan Abdul-Malik , Ronald Maye Troy Hunter 7 (0) OST CE L HART (10) (10) T.J. Jackson, Kevin Keenan Tony Reetz, Chip Taylor Kevin Zouzounis Jon Laurenti Randolph Waite C EAMS OST OST L L T Joe Pantoja: PAN-toy-yuh Andrew Papoccia: puh-POE-see Adam Redenius: RUH-deen-yus Laurént Robinson: Lar-AUNT William Rolle: ROLL-ee Steve Statz: STAHTZ Mike Stegeman: STEG-eh-man Sam Yeargin: YEAR-gun ONOREES LAN EFENSE FFENSE PECIAL H S *not listed on offensePK or defense KO P LS SSHDKR Tony Reetz PR Kevin Zouzounis Dennis Butler Butler, Dennis D DEDT Jonathan Friend Stuart Sands, RC LCFS Dennis Butler O LT LG C RG RTWR WR Wes Burgess, TE QB Vito Golson, RBWR Quincy Washington DTDE OLB Eugene Boyd ILBILB OLB Greg Helle G

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EFENSE FFENSE PECIAL RCFS Cerone Colvin, Brandon Allen, SS HD KR PR OLB LC S *not listed on offensePK or defense KOP Stephen Carroll LS Troy Maskel Troy Maskel, J.P. Dundas, DE DT DT DEOLB ILB Ray Robinson, ILB Boomer Grigsby D O LTLGC Mike Stegemen RG Davis Stafford RT Jeremy Melville WR Jim Ferguson WR Dwayne Smith TEQBRB Steve Statz, Mike Souza WR Ramon Barber Ramon Barber: Ra-MON Mike Blough: rhymes with Plow Cerone Colvin: suh-ROAN COHL-vin Evan Gessesse: ga-SES-a Gean Gilot: gene guh-LOT Steve Kolodziej: CALL-uh-jay Drew Laurenti: law-REN-tee Jim Mancuso: MAN-coo-so All-America Players Returning (1): LB Boomer Grigsby All-America Players Lost (1): DE Jonathan Friend All-Gateway Players Returning (4): LB Boomer Grigsby, OL Stafford Davis, DE Ray Robinson, PK Stephen Carroll All-Gateway Players Lost (3): DE Jonathan Friend, WR Vito Golson, KR Dennis Butler Verizon Academic All-Americans Returning (0): All-Verizon District V Academic Returning (0): All-Verizon District V Academic Returning (2): OL Aaron Peterson, WR Jon Laurenti

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Name No. 9SehnCrolK51 8 r-LO’Fallon,IL(O’Fallon) Jr.-2L 180 Trenton,NJ(Willingboro) 5-11 Sr.-3L 230 K 6-2 Sr.-1L 240 Palatine,IL(Mascoutah/HarperCC) DE StephenCarroll Sr.-1L 6-3 235 99 6-4 DL RayRobinson 97 TE AustinDunlap 90 MikeLarson 89 3SeeSazT - 6 r-LWisconsinRapids,WI(Lincoln) Jr.-2L Sr.-1L 264 178 6-5 5-11 Frankfurt,IL(Lincoln-Way) WR So.-1L TE 226 6-0 LaMonteJones 85 Southfield,MI(Southfield-Lathrop) TE Fr.-RS SteveStatz 209 Rantoul,IL(Rantoul/Illinois) 83 6-4 Sr.-1L 194 KevinKreger WR 6-3 Hanska,MN(St.James) 82 Fr.-RS Gurnee,IL(WarrenTownship) 267 Glenn Clarence Jr.-1L WR 6-2 269 81 6-2 DwayneSmith OL 80 OL HawthornWoods,IL(LakeZurich) KoryAnderson Fr.-RS 78 337 NorthMarion,FL(NorthMarion) Fr.-RS 6-1 JoePantoja 310 77 6-3 DL Wadsworth,IL(WarrenTownship) Leonard,MI(BrotherRice) MichaelHeffernan Fr.-RS So.-1L 260 OL 224 76 6-3 6-5 JaniahDowning Morton,IL(Morton/Illinois) Sr.-2L DL 75 DL 267 JustinMartindale Vista,CA(RanchoBuenaVista) 6-3 Fr.-RS 73 237 OL 6-2 MikeBlough OrangePark,FL(Clay) 70 So.-1L DL 267 JimFerguson 6-1 69 OL RyanThorne 65 StaffordDavis 64 ob ae B6210F.H Orlando,FL(Olympia) Fr.-HS 180 Akron,OH(St.Vincent-St.Mary) Fr.-HS 6-2 215 6-2 QB Orlando,FL(Edgewater) Fr.-HS LB 260 Robby Wages 6-3 Fr.-HS 300 DL 6-5 Jared Villers Nashville,TN(Pearl-Cohn) Fr.-HS 190 DL 5-11 Naperville,IL(North) Jarek Thomas Fr.-HS 210 LB 6-2 DesPlaines,IL(MaineWest) Robert Taylor Fr.-HS 260 DL 6-6 Kye Stewart OL Dan Simnick Rockledge,FL(Rockledge) Edna,TX(Edna) Fr.-HS Fr.-HS 165 185 6-2 Matt Rowan 6-2 PalosPark,IL(Stagg) WR Fr.-HS LB Laurént Robinson 225 Urbana,IL(Urbana) 6-3 Fr.-HS 265 RB/LB Garry Roberts 6-8 Lexington,KY(PaulLaurenceDunbar) Gary,IN(WestSide) Fr.-HS Dave Mordis Fr.-HS OL 235 245 6-3 6-2 Jonathan Lyon Longwodd,FL(LakeBrantley) TE Fr.-HS DL Tulsa,OK(Union) 222 Fr.-HS Anthony Kirkland 6-3 275 Bolingbrook,IL(NeuquaValley) Fr.-HS 6-3 DL Clint Keller 170 6-0 OL Nate Johnson WR Longwood,FL(Wintersprings) Fr.-HS 180 Huntzinger Jeff Fr.-HS 5-11 295 6-1 WR Jason Horton Manitowoc,WI(Lincoln) Fr.-HS DL 270 Horrace Holloway 6-5 Tallahassee,FL(Lincoln) Fr.-HS 190 DL Kyle Hill 6-1 Chicago,IL(GordonTech/JolietJC) LB Barry Hartman Jr.-TR 185 5-11 Givens Darius DB Evan Gessesse oahnDlahD - 8 Fr.-HS Joliet,IL(JolietCatholicAcad.) 185 Fr.-HS 6-2 212 6-2 Sandwich, IL(Sandwich/JolietJC) DB Jr.-TR Jonathan Deloach 255 LB Rockledge,FL(Rockledge) Fr.-HS 6-4 170 Ross Crampton 6-0 DL DB Josh Chrestman Jesse Caesar Riverside, IA(IowaCityWest/IowaCentral) Fresno, CA(Fresno/FresnoCityCollege) Oak Creek,WI(OakCreek/IowaCentralCC) West PalmBeach,FL(PalmBeachGardens) West PalmBeach,FL(PalmBeachGardens) 2003 SPRING PROSPECTUS (Lockport Township) Sterling, IL (Newman Central Catholic) Royal Oaks, CA (N. Monterey County/Hartnell) Oak Creek, WI (Oak Creek/Iowa Central CC) Ft. Lauderdale, FL (Dillard/Eastern Illinois) Jonathan Lyon OL 6-8 265 Fr.-HS Urbana, IL (Urbana) Dave Mordis RB/LB 6-3 225 Fr.-HS Palos Park, IL (Stagg) Anthony Kirkland DL 6-2 245 Fr.-HS Gary, IN (West Side) Garry Roberts LBLaurént Robinson WR 6-2 6-2 185 165 Fr.-HS Fr.-HS Edna, TX (Edna) FL (Rockledge) Rockledge, Matt RowanDan Simnick OL 6-6 DL 260 Fr.-HS Des Plaines, IL (Maine West) 6-2 210 Fr.-HS Naperville, IL (North) Kye StewartRobert Taylor LB 5-11 DL 190 Fr.-HS Nashville, TN (Pearl-Cohn) 6-5Jarek Thomas 300 Fr.-HS DL 6-3 260 Fr.-HS Orlando, FL (Edgewater) Jared VillersRobby Wages LB QB 6-2 215 Fr.-HS 6-2 Akron, OH (St. Vincent-St. Mary) 180 Fr.-HS Orlando, FL (Olympia) 2 Antwan Oliver CB 5-10 168 Jr.-TR 5 Mike Souza QB 6-0 177 Sr.-1L 9 Joe Walkins WR 5-9 177 Jr.-TR Ft. Lauderdale, FL (Dillard/Auburn) 1 Sam Yeargin DB 5-11 175 Jr.-2L Lauderhill, FL (Dillard) 11 Steve Kolodziej82 QB Kevin Kreger 6-327 209 So.-Sq. Tyler Larick Schaumburg, IL (Schaumburg) TE89 6-0 Mike Larson 226 LB So.-1L57 Frankfurt, IL (Lincoln-Way) Kentin Lathrope 6-1 TE 20139 DL Jr.-TR Harry Lattimore 6-4 Chualar, CA (Salinas/Hartnell) 235 6-347 Sr.-1L RB 268 CC) Palatine, IL (Mascoutah/Harper Drew Laurenti Fr.-RS Bloomingdale, IL (Driscoll) 6-0 247 LB Sr.-1L IL (Central) Peoria, 52 6-2 Jim Mancuso 195 So.-Sq. Kankakee, IL (Bishop McNamara) 73 Justin Martindale LB DL32 6-0 Troy Maskel 6-3 200 So.-Sq.61(Lincoln) Wisconsin Rapids, WI 260 Fr.-RS Jeremy Melville Township) Wadsworth, IL (Warren K/P OL 6-3 247 6-4 So.-1L Ridge Farm, IL (Georgetown) 266 Jr.-2L Wisconsin Rapids, WI (Lincoln) 60 Geoff Pearson63 OL Matt Pezdek45 6-2 Adam Redenius 275 Jr.-Sq. OL Naperville, IL (Central/DuPage) LB 6-4 5-11 308 Jr.-Sq. 215 IL (Nazareth Academy) Brookfield, Jr.-2L IL (Iroquois West) Gilman, 97 Ray Robinson36 DE William Rolle 6-2 230 LB Sr.-3L Trenton, NJ (Willingboro) 5-10 191 So.-1L80 Immokolee, FL (Immokolee) Dwayne Smith WR 6-3 194 Sr.-1L Rantoul, IL (Rantoul/Illinois) 77 Joe Pantoja12 Andrew Papoccia OL LB 5-11 6-2 191 269 Sr.-3L Jr.-1L (Warren Township) Gurnee, IL 54 Rick Splant83 Steve Statz LB51 Mike Stegeman 6-2 TE 210 OL Jr.-2L 6-5 Lockport, IL 6-5 264 285 Jr.-2L So.-1L Wisconsin Rapids, WI (Lincoln) Chatham, IL (Glenwood) 28 James Temple DB65 6-0 200 Ryan Thorne Fr.-RS Savannah, GA (Savannah) 18 Yance Vaughan DL QB 6-2 237 6-3 Fr.-RS 204 Vista, CA (Rancho Buena Vista) Jr.-Sq. Ada, OK (Ada) 55 Noah Washington OL22 TJ Watts 6-4 33437 Jr.-TR LaGrange, IL (Lyons Township/DuPage) Sesamir Yearby LB RB 6-3 5-7 196 162 So.-Sq. Jr.-1L Dunnellon, FL (Dunnellon) Quincy, IL (Quincy) No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. College) Hometown (HS/Previous 25 (R) Leon Kittrell DB 5-9 165 Fr.-RSCreek) Oak Creek, WI (Oak 9 OSTER R

AL Decatur, MS (Newton County/East Central) West Palm Beach, FL (Palm Beach Gardens) Riverside, IA (Iowa City West/Iowa Central) West Palm Beach, Fla. (Palm Beach Gardens) Lockport, IL (Providence Catholic/St. Xavier) West Palm Beach, FL (Palm Beach Gardens) West Palm Beach, FL (Palm Beach LPHABETIC

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Clint Keller TE 6-3 235 Fr.-HS Lexington, KY (Paul Laurence Dunbar) Nate Johnson DL 6-3 222 Fr.-HS Longwood, FL (Lake Brantley) Darius Givens LB 6-1 190 Fr.-HS Tallahassee, FL (Lincoln) Jonathan Deloach DB 6-2 185 Fr.-HS Evan Gessesse DB 5-11 185 Jr.-TR Chicago, IL (Gordon Tech/Joliet JC) Ross Crampton LB 6-2 212 Fr.-HS Joliet, IL (Joliet Catholic Acad.) Josh Chrestman DL 6-4 255 Jr.-TR Sandwich, IL (Sandwich/Joliet JC) Jesse Caesar DB 6-0 170 Fr.-HS Rockledge, FL (Rockledge) Horrace Holloway DL 6-1 295 Fr.-HS Kyle Hill WR 5-11 180 Fr.-HS Longwood, FL (Wintersprings) Jason HortonJeff Huntzinger WR OL 6-0 170 6-3 Fr.-HS Bolingbrook, IL (Neuqua Valley) 275 Fr.-HS Tulsa, OK (Union) Barry Hartman DL 6-5 270 Fr.-HS Manitowoc, WI (Lincoln) 7 Brandon Allen DB 6-3 210 So.-1L Plantation, FL (Hollywood Hills) 3 Alex Filin RB/TE 6-4 214 Fr.-RS Skokie, IL (Niles West) 13 Ramon Barber WR 6-0 188 So.-1L 78 Kory Anderson OL 6-2 267 Fr.-RS Hanska, MN (St. James) 85 LaMonte Jones WR 5-11 178 Sr.-1L City College) Fresno, CA (Fresno/Fresno 17 Cedric Jackson20 DB Demetrus Johnson RB 5-11 188 5-9 Sr.-2L Winter Garden, FL (West Orange) 185 Jr.-TR Milwaukee, WI (Homestead/Minnesota) 81 Clarence Glenn23 WR Chris Govan 6-446 209 Fr.-RS Boomer Grigsby Southfield, MI (Southfield-Lathrop) DB48 LB 6-0 Jon Gusman 187 6-0 So.-1L 245 Milwaukee, WI (Vincent) Jr.-2L TE Canton, IL (Canton) 6-4 250 Sr.-Sq. 42 Gean Gilot LB 6-0 202 Sr.-2L Immokolee, FL (Immokolee) 64 Stafford Davis35 OL Tristan Davis43 6-1 Dan Dechert 267 RB So.-1L Orange Park, FL (Clay) 6-0 RB 225 Sr.-3L75 Pontiac, IL (Pontiac) 6-0 Janiah Downing 203 Sr.-Sq.33 OL Geneva, IL (Geneva) J.P. Dundas 6-390 310 Fr.-RS Austin Dunlap North Marion, FL (North Marion) RB53 Glen Eaton DL 6-0 21431 Jr.-1L 6-3 Sha-ron Edwards 240 RB Sr.-1L LB69 Jim Ferguson 6-0 6-3 201 190 Sr.-1L So.-1L Uniondale, NY (Longwood/C. Conn. St.) OL Milwaukee, WI (Vincent) 6-3 267 Sr.-2L IL (Morton/Illinois) Morton, 21 Cerone Colvin DB 5-9 181 Sr.-3L St. Louis, MO (Hazelwood East) 44 Niall Campbell99 LB Stephen Carroll 6-2 K 226 Fr.-RS IL (Chicago Mt. Carmel) Lemont, 5-11 180 Jr.-2L O’Fallon, IL (O’Fallon) 59 Joe Bendoraitis70 LB Mike Blough 5-1134 213 So.-Sq. New Lennox, IL (Lincoln-Way) LaShawn Bullock DL RB16 Brian Busser 6-5 5-7 224 166 So.-1L Fr.-RS Leonard, MI (Brother Rice) Milwaukee, WI (Vincent) WR 6-1 184 So.-Sq. Stillman Valley, IL (Stillman Valley) 14 Ryan Hoffman P/K 6-2 186 So.-1L Stevens Point, WI (Area) 76 Michael Heffernan DL 6-1 337 Fr.-RS Hawthorn Woods, IL (Lake Zurich) No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. College) Hometown (HS/Previous 41(R) Montell Conner DE 6-2 228 So. Decatur, IL (Eisenhower) 41(W) Victor Arlis RB 6-1 215 Fr.-RS Glendale Heights, IL (Driscoll) 25 (W) Pete Holak WR 5-10 195 Sr.-Sq. Canton, IL (Canton)

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J.P. Dundas Long Snapper Ryan Hoffman Troy Maskel Punter Stephen Carroll Placekicker Specialists Clarence Glenn D Ramon Barber Dwayne Smith X Receiver O 4 40 William Rolle 50 Glen Eaton EPTH X Rover LaMonte Jones Joe Walkins O Z Receiver James Temple Antwan Oliver Sam Yeargin Defensive End Cornerback Noah Washington Ryan Thorne Janiah Downing Mike Blough X Right Tackle O X

C Demetrus Johnson Sha-ron Edwards LaShawn Bullock Tristan Davis Dan Dechert O Victor Arlis Adam Redenius Boomer Grigsby T.J. Watts Joe Bendoraitis HART A-Back X Mike Jim Ferguson Right Guard Joe Pantoja O Michael Heffernan Defensive Tackle Justin Martindale X Defense Offense Yance Vaughan Steve Kolodziej Jeremy Melville Geoff Pearson Quarterback Jim Ferguson Mike Souza O O Brandon Allen Chris Govan Tyler Larrick Free Safety Center X 10 Defensive Tackle Kentin Lathrope Austin Dunlap X Kory Anderson Stafford Davis O Left Guard Niall Campbell Rick Splant Gean Gilot X Backer Harry Lattimore Kevin Kreger Brian Busser J.P. Dundas O Mike Stegeman Pete Holak Alex Filin Cedric Jackson Matt Pezdek Left Tackle O Cerone Colvin H-back Cornerback Leon Kittrell Defensive End Montell Conner X Ray Robinson X Andrew Papoccia Sesamir Yearby Tight End(Y) Jon Gusman Jim Mancuso Drew Laurenti Injured Mike Larson Steve Statz O (left foot) (left back) (lower X 0 Whip 50 40 2003 SPRING PROSPECTUS Led Yds. R ... coach: Rob Yds./Gm. Owned the eighth fast- Stillman Valley HS: Stillman Valley Posted 127 tackles and 10 Posted 127 tackles and Yds./Rec. Named second team all-area as Vincent HS: Vincent TD Redshirted. ... coach: Mike Lalor. Champaign News Gazette Yds. 2001: Lincoln-Way HS: Lincoln-Way and Rec. Brother Rice HS: Receptions - 6 vs. Eastern Illinois, 9/28/02; Receiving Yards - 81 vs. Receptions - 6 vs. Eastern Illinois, G-GS Contributed in seven games … had two tackles against Contributed in seven games … had two tackles and field Redshirted … is participating for Redbird track Did not compete in any games due to a broken foot. Did not compete in any Did not play. Did not play. Redshirted. Chicago Sun-Times Barber’s Career Statistics 6-5 • 224 • So.-1L • Leonard, Mich. (Brother Rice) 6-5 • 224 (Vincent) • Milwaukee, Wis. 5-7 • 166 • Fr.-RS Ill. (Stillman Valley) 6-1 • 184 • So.-Sq. • Stillman Valley, 5-11 • 213 • So.-Sq. •ÊNew Lenox, Ill. (Lincoln-Way) Lenox, 5-11 • 213 • So.-Sq. •ÊNew #34 • LaShawn Bullock • RB #34 • LaShawn Bullock #16 • Brian Busser • WR #59 • Joe Bendoraitis • LB #59 • Joe DL #70 • Mike Blough • 2002: one tackle in the last three games of the year Illinois and Western … two quarter- for a total of five … two solo stops for the season back hurries. as a senior prep ... a senior ... posted 49 tackles and 3.5 sacks and fin- during junior campaign, team won state championship letterwinner in ished No. 24 in the national rankings ... a four-year and field ...coached football and a two-year letterwinner in track Mich. ... son of Albert Fracassa ... born 2-15-84 in Warren, by John and Linda Blough. 2002: this spring, running sprints. 2002: all-area honorable mention ... selected to play at the Palm Beach to play at the Palm mention ... selected all-area honorable in the state with a ... team finished No. 5 All-Star Game County Thorp. Tim coached by 10-2 mark ... ----- Year 2002: 2001: ChicagoGlielmi. Tribune to back-to-back state championships as a varsity Stillman Valley starter in 1999 and 2000 (MVP in 2000 title game) ... ran and passed for over 1,000 yards in each of his senior and junior sea- Association son ... an all-state selection by the Illinois Coaches and 2002Career Bests: Receptions - 2 vs. Northern Iowa, 10/26/02. Southern Illinois, 10/19/02; TD 11-3 16 237 2 14.8 21.5 1 8 est 60-meter time in the nation senior year ... as a senior aver- aged 10.2 yards per carry with 28 touchdowns ... also had a 35- return average ... conference offensive player of the yard kickoff year ... elected to play in the Shrine Game ...all-state selection ... three-year letterwinner in football, basketball and track and field ... in Milwaukee, Wis. ... born 9-11-83 Adam Walker ... coached by son of Lee and Stephanie Bullock. sacks as a high school senior ... a three-year starter on a team sacks as a high school during that time ... two-time all-confer- that tallied a 34-4 record by the coaches poll, ence and all-area selection ... named all-state 11 PBU ’s Broward ’s Hollywood Int. Chicago Tribune FF Miami Herald FR Set a school record with eight Team captain and conference captain Team Sacks Second-Team All-State ... team Second-Team EDBIRDS TFL Played his first three prep seasons at TT R

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Had 25 receptions for 535 yards and six touchdowns ... Had 25 receptions for Played in all 11 games for the ‘Birds as a true freshman, Played in all 11 Did not play. Redshirted. Notched a season-best 10 tackles, four solo and six as- Notched a season-best G-GS

Allen’s Career Statistics 6-0 • 188 • So.-1L • West Palm Beach, Fla. (Palm Beach Gardens) 6-1 • 215 • Fr.-RS • Glendale Heights, Ill. (Driscoll) 6-1 • 215 • Fr.-RS 6-2 • 267 • Fr.-RS • Hanska, Minn. (St. James) • Fr.-RS 6-2 • 267 6-3 • 210 • So.-1L • Plantation, Fla. (Hollywood Hills) 6-3 • 210 • So.-1L • Plantation, Team • 2002 All-Gateway Newcomer #13 • Ramon Barber • WR #41 • Victor Arlis • RB #78 • Kory Anderson • OL #7 • Brandon Allen • DB Allen #7 • Brandon MVP ... leading rusher and scorer in DuPage County senior year pick ... Association All-State Coaches ... IHSA crowned 4A state champions senior year ... all-conference honor- able mention both sophomore and junior years ... team won 12- straight games final prep year. 2002Career Bests: 7-7 1 vs. Southern Illinois 10/ 11/9/02; Tackles for loss - 1 vs. Northern Iowa, 10/26/02 and 19/02; Interceptions - 1 vs. Northern Iowa, 10/26/02. 27 30 57 2/-4 1 1 2 1/25 1 2002: getting the starting nod in three contests … 237 receiving yards on 16 catches, a 21.5 per game average … one rush for an eight- yard gain against Southern Illinois … totaled 81 yards on three catches against Southern Illinois … recorded 65 yards at Eastern Illinois and 60 at Northern Iowa … scored the eventual game- winning 33-yard touchdown with 1:44 left in ISU’s contest at North- ern Iowa en route to Illinois State ‘s first road win of the year … 245 all-purpose yards on the year. Palm Beach Gardens HS: Palm Beach Lakes ... had 25 receptions senior year for 351 yards in a run-oriented offense ... first team all-conference selection ... All-Area team ... 2002: 2002: Hills HS: best All-American ... ranked the 76th CBS, Prep Star and Nike prep player in the nation by Rivals.com ... Year 2002: Kentucky national champion Western I-AA sisted, against reigning started the final seven games of the State … and Youngstown against SMS in first collegiate game season … had eight tackles the year at Northern Iowa, for a one-yard … one sack recorded on a loss of four yards … 57 total tackles in- loss … two tackles for picked offcluding 27 solo stops … two fumbles one pass, forced he returned for six yards. and recovered one which Year. County Offensive Player of the ----- fumble recoveries ... 59 tackles and five sacks ... all-conference se- fumble recoveries ... 59 tackles and five sacks award ... ranked No. lection ... team captain ... won the team lineman heavyweight division 1 in the state of Minnesota in wrestling at the champion in wres- (hasn’t even been scored on) ... defending state his junior sea- tling ... all-conference in football, track and wrestling Allen ... born 3-13-84 in Madelia, Minn. ... son ... coached by Scott Anderson and Rhonda Froehling. Arlon son of 2003 2003 SPRING PROSPECTUS 2003 021-01-9004445382230-30 58-59 28-29 2-2 2-2 0-0 3-8 6-13 3-5 7-11 4-5 3-6 9-9 4-4 5-5 1-1 0-0 46 vs.YoungstownState,11/9/02. 1-1 10/5/02; FieldGoalsAttempted-4,vs.SMS,LongestGoalMade 25-36 13-19 Career Bests: 21-21 10-10 12-17 Totals 11-11 2002 2001 Year time memberofthe year starter...two-timefirstteamall-conferenceselectionthree- secutive PATs made(33)andmostfieldgoalscareer(14)...three- a game(10),highestPAT percentageinaseason(94.3%),con- career (77),mostPATs madeinaseason(33),most PATs madein (35), mostPAT attemptsinagame(10),mostPATs madefora PAT attemptsforacareer(83),mostPAT attemptsinaseason Holds 10schoolkickingmarksincludingcareerscoring(117), most percentage (64)andfieldgoalspergame(1.00). third intheGatewayscoringwith6.0pointspergame,fieldgoal twice, versusSW Texas State(9/29)andSMS(11/17) ...ranked 17 onfieldgoals...hislongestwas47yards,whichhappened (5.82) ...converted28-of-29extrapointattemptsmade12-of- ranked No.18nationallyinfieldgoals(1.09)and92scoring against SMS. kicking …loggedaseason-highthreefieldgoalsonfourattempts percentage …100percent,goodforNo.1intheleague,PAT No. 3intheGatewayfieldgoalsand4goal goals (1.30)…rankedNo.41nationallyinscoring(6.90)… Youngstownyarder against State…No.7inthenationfield field goalagainstQuincybeforebetteringthatmarkwitha56- (25-of-36) …toppedtheHancockStadiumrecordwitha53-yard … hasconnectedon69percentofhiscareerfieldgoalattempts 2002: born 3-13-84inChicago,Ill....sonofEamonnandItaCampbell. van wonstatetitles...coach:FrankLentipronounced:NILE ies ...namedteamMVPasasophomoreandjuniortheCara- had threeinterceptions,twotouchdownsandfumblerecover- the yearby all-area byfivedifferent localpapers...nameddefensiveplayerof garnered all-stateand All-Catholic Leaguehonors...wasnamed career asthesecondall-timeleadingtacklerinschoolhistory... 2002: ----- Camden, N.J. children ...appliedcomputersciencemajorborn7-4-83in basketball atDouglasByrdHSinFayetteville,N.C....oneoftwo Son ofMikeandLindaCarroll...hisuncleMelKonadecoaches the MichiganStatekickercamp...coachedbyGaryBridell. #99 •StephenCarrollK #44 •NiallCampbellLB 6-2 •226Fr.-RS Carmel) Ill.(ChicagoMt. •Lemont, • 2001GatewayAll-NewcomerTeam • 2002All-GatewayHonorableMention 5-11 •180Jr.-2L •ÊO’Fallon,Ill.(O’Fallon) Democrat Carroll's Statistics G-GS Connected on13-of-19fieldgoalsand30-of-30extrapoints Redshirted. All-Metro Teams ...namedoneofthetop-10kickersat FieldGoalsMade-3atYoungstownState,10/20/01andvs.SMS, FGs 2001: Hammond Times Hammond

St. Louis Post Dispatch Post Louis St. Chicago Mt.CarmelHS: 1-19 Playedin11 gamesfortheRedbirds... R 20-29 EDBIRDS ...teamcaptainasasenior.. 30-39 40-49 and Finishedhisprep O’FallonHS: Belleville News Belleville 50+ PAT Data: 12 ----- industrial technology...pronunciation:suh-RONECOHL-vin. NBA starLarryHughes...hasvacationedinEnglandmajor: 80 inLeonardtown,Md....bestathletehehasplayedagainstis of DarrylandBradyColvin...onethreechildrenborn10-24- junior ...coach:RickGorzynskihonorrollstudent. No. 2inMissouri,went9-1andwonleaguecrown...sixINTs asa mention all-metro,first-teamall-conference...teamwasranked East HS: tion. 31-82 ...sonof Almedia McClenton...majoringinphysicaleduca- track andfield)...coachedby Tim CruzatEisenhower...born8- basketball team...wasathree-sportathlete(football,basketball, named all-areainbasketballwhilebeingtocountyall-star senior year...wasnamedall-countyasaquarterbackalso A&M. -2 yards...otherstartscamevs.IndianaStateandPrairieView stown State,hehadsixtackles,includingthreesolosandonefor pass breakups. year rankedsecondontheteam...hadonetackleforlossfive tions (3)andrankedthirdintheGateway...47solotackleson yards versusWesternIllinois(10/13)...ledtheteaminintercep- 2001: SMS …recordedtwointerceptionsagainstsouthernIllinois. Racers, aseasonhigh…onefumblerecoveryontheyearagainst 23 secondsremaininginthegame…addedsixsolostopsagainst attempt, givingIllinoisStatea24-23victoryovertheRacerswith Kentucky…againstMurrayState,pickedoffpion Western apass the ‘Birdsandmade10stopsagainstreigningI-AAnationalcham- led theteamwiththreeonyear…playedinall11 gamesfor solos …oneofonlytwoRedbirdstopickoff apassin2002and 2002: Eisenhower HS: 2002: Tackle forloss-9vs.SMS,11-17-01;Interceptions2SouthernIllinois,10/19/02. Career Bests: Totals Year 021-13 95 / 5 0 8 3/9 0 3/14 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1/-1 1/-2 53 61 15 19 14 7 34 47 11-11 8 11-8 2002 11-3 2001 2000 #21 •CeroneColvinDB #41 •MontellConnerDE 5-9 •181Sr.-3L Louis,Mo.(HazelwoodEast) •St. loss -9vs.SWMissouriState,11-17-01. 6-2 •228So.Decatur, Ill.(Eisenhower) Colvin’s CareerStatistics G-GS Startedfivegamesandplayedin11 ...hadtwopicksfor14 1999: 32 94 2 /302062 13 6/23 0 2 0 2/-3 129 40 89 33-22 Walkon whojoinedtheteaminspring. Ranked No.9ontheteamwith53tackles,including34 Team leaderintacklesandinterceptions...honorable Tackles-10vs.SMS,11-17-01andatWesternKentucky,11/2/02; UT Redshirtedafterapreseasoninjury. 2000: AT

All-county, andteamcaptainoffootballsquad TT In his first collegiate start against Young- Inhisfirstcollegiatestartagainst TFL Sacks FR FF Hazelwood Int. Data: PBU Son 2003 SPRING PROSPECTUS Data: PBU Set the The Sport-The Sport- , INT. Had 98 tackles, FF FR Named conference offen-

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Gridiron Greats

Iowa City West HS: Sacks . Vincent HS: . Vincent TFL ... all-state first team elite ... all-state Son of Glen and Barbara Eaton ... born 4- TT North Marion HS: Redshirted Ranked second on the team in sacks and led AT Data: USA Today 2001: UT Played in 11 games and had 30 tackles as a line- Played in 11 Tackles - 7 vs. Quincy, 9/7/02. and ... all-American selection by Participated in 11 games for the ‘Birds … season and Participated in 11 Providence Catholic HS: Played in 10 games … recorded 21 tackles including 11 Played in 10 games … recorded 21 tackles Played in all 11 games, primarily the long snapper posi- games, Played in all 11 Redshirted. G-GS Eaton’s Career Statistics ing Newsing News 6-3 • 240 • Sr.-1L • Riverside, Iowa (Iowa City Cent.) West/Iowa • Sr.-1L 6-3 • 240 6-3 • 190 • So.-1L • Milwaukee, Wis. (Vincent) 6-3 • 310 • Fr.-RS • North Marion, Fla. (North Marion) 6-3 • 310 • Fr.-RS • Lockport, Catholic/St. Ill. (Providence Xavier) 6-0 • 214 • Jr.-1L #90 • Austin Dunlap • DL #90 • Austin Dunlap #53 • Glen Eaton • LB #75 • Janiah Downing • OL Janiah Downing #75 • Dundas • RB #33 • J.P. high school career with a 21-4 record ... member of the state high school career with a 21-4 record ... member ... third-leading tack- championship team his sophomore season all-conference and ler in the area with 152 stops as a senior ... Senffner. all-area selection ... team captain ... coach: Matt ... born 4- Angie Dundas ... one of two children Son of John and in Chicago, Ill. 11-82 including 10 sacks and 18 for loss as a senior … first team all- conference player … team won conference crown with a 5-1 mark … member of the state champion track and field team … coach: Adam Walker. 3-82 in Milwaukee, Wis. ----- 2002Career Bests: 11-0 9 5 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 Year 2002: Eastern Illinois. solo stops … season-high five tackles against Iowa Central CC: ... team finished the defensive line in tackles ... named all-region Twait. 7-3 ... coached by Kevin graduated with an first team ... all-conference and all-area ... junior and senior overall record of 35-1 ... went undefeated his seasons (26-0) with two state championships ... lettered in foot- ball four years ... coached by Reese Morgan. 2002: career-high seven tackles against Quincy … notched four solo stops against Quincy and nine on the year … 14 total tackles for the season. sive lineman of the year ... first team all-state ... first team all-area sive lineman of the year ... won back-to-back district champion- junior and senior seasons seasons ... his team finished 8-3 last ships his junior and senior track and field and weightlifting ... season ... lettered in football, ... born 7-3-84 ... son of Carl and Myra coach: Craig Damon Sherman. 2002: tion … forced one fumble in Illinois State’s game at Purdue. St. Xavier: backer. a defensive lineman school record for most sacks and tackles by by ... ranked No. 51 in the nation for defensive lineman 2002: 13 Pontiac Started at fullback TACK First team all-county

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R 2001: Carries - 10 vs. SMS, 10/5/02; Rushing Yards - 51 vs. Quincy, 9/7/02; G Saw limited playing time due to right shoulder injury but Saw limited playing time due to right shoulder Started all 11 games at left guard … played 785 snaps, games at left guard … played Started all 11 Contributed in three games … rushed for 10 yards on one

Son of Jim and Debbie Davis ... father played football at Set five records, including 65 career TDs ... all-area by

Davis’ Career Statistics

6-1 • 267 • So.-1L • Orange Park, Fla. (Clay) • So.-1L • Orange 6-1 • 267 Team • 2002 All-Gateway Second Team • 2002 All-Gateway Newcomer 6-0 •Ê225 • Sr.-3L • Pontiac, Ill. (Pontiac) 6-0 •Ê225 • Sr.-3L #43 • Dan DechertRB • • Geneva, Ill. (Geneva) 6-0 • 203 • Sr.-Sq. loss - 9 vs. SW Missouri State, 11-17-01. #35 • Tristan Davis • RB #35 • Tristan Davis #64 • Stafford Davis • OL Stafford #64 • cial mention by 20002001 11-52002 11-8 6Totals 15 10-0 32-13Career Bests: 16 49 69 28Longest rush - 22 vs. Quincy, 9/7/02; Receiving - 7, at Youngstown State, 10/20/01; 226 141 0 0Receiving Yards - 44 vs. SMS, 11/17/01. 1 1 4 21 32 7 147 37 213 29 0 0 0 0 6 14 6 2 2002: carry against Quincy. Year Bloomington Pantagraph opened in two-back set ... five of his six carries came in the opener opened in two-back set ... five of his six carries teams. as did 13 of his 16 yards ... six tackles on special Lee Davis ... born 7-17-83 in Jacksonville, Fla. 2002: a career-high 141 still participated in 10 games … rushed for touchdown yards on 28 carries … scored his first collegiate yards against the against Quincy after notching 71 all-purpose … each solo stops Hawks … tallied two tackles on the year, … was the fourth logged 29 receiving yards on seven catches leading rusher on the Redbird roster. receiver on in seven games with a two-back set ... third-leading seven receiving team, with 21 catches for 147 yards ... averaged for 40 yards against yards per catch ... season-high nine rushes Northern Iowa (10/27). HS: 2002: and only three missed assignments … without allowing a sack second-highest grade on the line at 87 98 knockdowns and the ranked No. 3 in the league (186.4 yards percent … pass offense is No. 4 in the league (164.0 yards per game) and rush offense per game). 2 and won a sixth straight Corn Belt title ... during that season, he 2 and won a sixth straight Corn Belt title ... during ... three-time had 183 rushes for 1,358 yards and 22 touchdowns two seasons with all-league ... Pontiac was 22-3 over his final trips to the state quarter-finals as a senior and semis as a junior ... coached by ISU alumnus Mick Peterson. Data: ... major: industrial tech- Illinois ... one of three children Western nology ... born 5-30-80 in Normal, Ill. ------football and track and field. Kim Dechert ... majoring in actuarial science. and all-district … also earned honorable mention all-state honors and all-district … also runners-up … wrestled his junior season, as team finished district finish in the region and fifth-place helping the team to a first-place at state ... coach: James Teter. 2003 2003 SPRING PROSPECTUS 2003 basketball andtrack ...coachedbyMarkEgofske. clocked a400-metertimeof51 seconds ...letteredinfootball, averages 15.5pointsand10rebounds pergameinbasketball... punt returner...averaged30.6yards perkickoff return...currently player onspecialteamsasthepunter, kicker, kickreturnerand for 412yards...had121tackles, including71unassisted...key seasons ...rushedforateam-high 958yards...caught21passes and comingjunior,” all-regionandnationalall-starby Pioneer Press Pioneer ... conferenceoffensive player oftheyear...teamcaptain 2002: tate, 11-17-01;Tacklefor ... born7-6-81inPeoria,Ill. Data: and freshmanlettersinbaseballfootball...coach:HalChiodo. nior year...earnedthreevarsitylettersinfootball,onewrestling ing juniorseason...teamwas9-3duringyearand7-3se- IHSA playoffsallfouryears,includingClass4A quarterfinalsdur- Pantagraph Illini all-conferenceselection...two-timeall-areabythe play. Played insevengames,allasaback-up. allowed onlytwosacks...fourmissedassignments. snaps ...gradedoutat77%ledteamwith97knockdownsand 2002: ... tion all-stateby 02804 9 0 8 2 3 190 41 8-0 Career Bests: 2002 Year ----- in Hempstead,N.Y. ...oneoftwochildren. broadcaster ...sonofStanleyandRenataJonesborn7-16-81 Data: American ...two-timeall-countytrackandfieldcoach:JoeCipp. division, all-county, all-Long Island, all-stateandaSuperPrepAll- an 11-0 markandwonthestatechampionship...wasnamedall- yards agame. 340 yardsandfive TDs ...averaged3.8yardsperrunand48.6 per gameand4.5yardscarry...in1999,had89carriesfor games with536yardsandonetouchdown...averaged67 Ranked secondontheteaminrushing2000...playedeight tied forfifthinscoring(18pts.). ranked fourthonteamintotaloffense (23.8yardspergame)and longest single-catchreturnwas31yardsatNorthernIowa… against Quincy…fourkickreturnsonseasonfor90yards 57 yardsagainstQuincy…hadonereceptionforeight State foratotalofthreeontheyear…rushedseason-high downs againstSouthernIllinoisandone Youngstown … rankedNo.3ontheteaminrushingscoredtwotouch- 2002: loss -9vs.SWMissouriState,11-17-01. 6-4 •214Fr.-RS •Skokie,Ill.(NilesWest) #3 •AlexFilinRB/TE loss -9vs.SWMissouriState,11-17-01. 6-3 •267Sr.-2L Ill.(Morton/Illinois) •Morton, #69 •JimFergusonOL 6-0 •201Sr.-1L •Uniondale,NY(Longwood/C.Conn.St.) #31 •Sha-ronEdwardsRB Times Greats Champaign News-Gazette Champaign Edward’s CareerStatistics Majoringincriminaljustice...sonofDonandJoFerguson Majoringincommunicationswithgoalsofbeingasports All-State HonorableMention...teamcaptainthelasttwo 1999 atIllinois: G-GS ...playeddefensivetackleandcenterteamreached Walk-on ...redshirted. Named GatewayOffensive LinemanoftheWeek ...586 In eightgamesplayed,compiled41rushesfor190yards Carries-9,twice;Rushingyards57vs.Quincy,9/7/02. and R All-Area Team... Chicago Tribune Chicago LongwoodHS: YDS Peoria Journal-Star Peoria

TD R Redshirted. Rec. Top 100all-stateselection...“Up- EDBIRDS Chicago Tribune Chicago Niles West HS: duringjuniorandseniorseasons Yds. As asenior,Longwoodposted Central ConnecticutState: Morton HS: ...namedhonorablemen- TD 2000 atIllinois: and All-state selection Two-time Mid- Two-time Chicago Sun- Chicago Gridiron Did not 2001: 14 ----- attracted toISUby“atmosphereofexpectancy.” ... playsthetrumpethopestobecomeananesthesiologist tion: GENEguh-LOT...major:biochemistry/molecularbiology James. ... NationalHonorSocietysameHSasformerRedbirdJeffrey tackles, includingeightforlossasajunior...coach:JohnWeber highest gridhonor...conferencemostvaluableplayerhad90 loss ...all-stateandfinalistforFloridaMr. Football,thestate's los ...alsohadfivesacks,fourfumblesforcedand14tacklesfor Immokolee HS: ----- Ark. Jaspar Govanand Anita Lewis…born5-11-83 inLittleRock, championship team…coach: Adam Walker. fumbles andbrokeupfourpasses…partof4x100mrelaystate ceptions andthreeforcedfumblesasasenior…recoveredtwo teams toconsecutiveconferencechampionships…twointer- … all-conferenceinhisjuniorandseniorseasonshelpingthe HS: Vincent tackles cameoverthelasthalfofseason. turned foratouchdownvs.West Virginia Tech ...12ofhis18 side linebacker...blockedafieldgoal,whichtheRedbirdsre- 2000: yards ...playedineightgames,missingthreewithastinger. games withdouble-digittackles...eightforloss28 notched ninesolotacklesagainstWesternIllinois...postedfour ranked thirdontheteamwith79totaltacklesseason... 2001: did notcontributerestofseason...willpracticeinspring. 2002: Year forced onefumbleagainstMurrayState. … loggedfivetacklesatEasternIllinois,includingthreesolos seven tacklesinIllinoisState’s one-pointvictoryoverMurrayState tackles, including17solos…notchedaseasonandcareer-high 2002: by Stephon Thompson. started hissenioryear...letteredintennisfouryearscoached ference seniorseason...onlyplayedfootballtwoseasonsand 2002: Year 021- 792 0 0 1 0 0 0 26 9 17 11-2 Career Bests: 2002 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 2/-17 0 11/-33 2/-17 0 97 8/-28 3/-5 0 44 79 18 53 36 0 Western Illinois,10/13/01;TFL–3vs.10/31/01. 19-7 Career Bests: 43 8 1-1 Total 8-7 10 2002 11-0 2001 2000 6-0 •187So.-1LMilwaukee,Wis.(Vincent) 6-4 •209Fr.-RS •Southfield,Mich.(Southfield-Lathrop) #42 •GeanGilotLB #23 •ChrisGovanDB #81 •ClarenceGlennWR loss -9vs.SWMissouriState,11-17-01. 6-0 •202Sr.-2L •Immokolee,Fla.(Immokolee) Gilot’s CareerStatistics Govan’s CareerStatistics Worked onspecialteamsandinareserveroleasanin- Season-high15tacklesversusSouthernIllinois(10/6)... G-GS G-GS Suffered atorn ACL intherightkneeagainstPurdue… Contributed inall11 gamesoftheseason…tallied26 Redshirted. Data: Tackles-15vs.SouthernIllinois,10/6/01;Unassisted–9 Tackles -7vs.MurrayState,9/21/02. UT UT

Had 56tacklesasasenior, includingnineforloss Born 4-30-81...sonofMarieGilotpronuncia- Made154tacklesinseniorseasonwith90so- AT AT Southfield-Lathrup HighSchool: TT TT TFL TFL Sacks Sacks FR FR 2001: 1999: FF FF Data: Redshirted INT. INT. Redshirted. All-con- PBU PBU Son of . 2003 SPRING PROSPECTUS Last I20 Tallied Data: Lake Zurich 50+ FC As a senior was voted TB Named Fox Valley All-Con- Named Fox Valley Avg Played and started all 11 games ... games Played and started all 11 First Team All-Area ... First Team Broke Wisconsin Valley Conference Broke Wisconsin Valley East Central Junior College: East Central Junior College: 2001: Yards Lake Zurich HS: Newton County HS: Newton County HS: Area HS: Punts Punts - 8 at Western Michigan, 8/30/01; Punting Average (min. 3) - 54.7 Northwest Herald First Team All-Area ... voted lineman of the year ... se- All-Area ... Team First Contributed in one game … against Eastern Illinois, tal- Contributed in one game … against Eastern Saw limited action. Redshirted. Son of Bob and Cheryl Hoffman ... born 10-27-82 in ... born Son of Bob and Cheryl Hoffman G-GS Hoffman's Career Statistics Courier #14 • Ryan Hoffman • P/K #48 • Jon Gusman • TE Jon Gusman #48 • Heffernan • DL #76 • Michael 6-1 • 337 • Fr.-RS • Hawthorn Woods, Ill. (Lake Zurich) • Hawthorn Woods, Ill. (Lake 6-1 • 337 • Fr.-RS 6-4 • 250 • Sr.-Sq. • Decatur, Miss. (Newton County/East Central) • Decatur, 6-4 • 250 • Sr.-Sq. 6-2 • 186 • So.-1L • Stevens Point, Wis. (Area) lected for the Illinois Coaches East-West All-Star Game ... lettered lected for the Illinois Coaches East-West DiMatteo ... born in football, track and tennis ... coached by Mike Adrienne Heffernan. 12-14-83 ... son of Joseph and 20012002 11-11Totals 12-11 1-0Career Bests: 54vs. Northern Iowa, 10/27/01; Longest Punt - 64 yards vs. Northern Iowa, 10/27/01. 59 5 2131 2339 39.5 208 39.6 7 41.6 7 1 0 2 10 1 12 10 2 12 2 2002: … averaged lied five punts for 208 yards, including a 51-yarder a right hamstring 41.6 yards per punt in the game … suffered a medical redshirt to pull … is currently petitioning the NCAA for gain a year of eligibility. ----- Year 2002: Gusman ... son of Errol and name pronounced GUSS-man Yolanda Parrish, La. … one of two children. … born 12-10-81 in Jefferson 2002: ranked fifth in the Gateway and No. 28 nationally with a 39.5 punt ranked fifth in the Gateway and No. 28 nationally by a Redbird average ... posted the second-best punt average including a 64- freshman ... had 10 50+ yard punts on the season, Michi- at Western yarder against Northern Iowa and a 61-yarder including three at gan ... placed 10 punts inside the 20-yard line, Southern Illinois. field goal and a record twice in his senior season with a 48-yard attempts in his se- 50-yard field goal ... was 8 of 12 on field goal of 43.2 yards ... nior year and punted 34 times for an average years ... named all- nailed 19 of 19 extra point attempts in his two state kicker by Wisconsin Preps, he was a unanimous all-confer- ence choice at both punter and kicker ... also ran track for two years ... clocked a 4.62, 40-meter time ... coach: Pete McAdams. Data: Marshfield, Wis. 24 solo tackles and 20 assists during 2001 ... named honorable 24 solo tackles and 20 mention all-state. all-state tight end ... also named all-district and was a second-team ... member of the Beta Club. all-district as a junior ference ... 15 PBU Int. Redshirted. FF 2000: The College Sporting National Player of the FR Sacks EDBIRDS TFL R The Sports Network TT

AT All-Star of the Week for game-saving effort … All-Star of the Week for game-saving effort

All-area as a senior when Canton was 10-2 with a UT Tackles- 26 vs. Youngstown State, 11/9/02; Unassisted tackles - 14 vs. Compiled a league-high 179 tackles on the year to be- Compiled a league-high 179 tackles on the

Led the team and set the school freshman record with 93 Led the team and set the school freshman record G-GS USTA Trampoline and double mini champion and a mem- USTA Grigsby's Career Statistics News/I-AA.org 6-0 • 245 • Jr.-2L • Canton, Ill. (Canton) • Jr.-2L 6-0 • 245 Player of the Year • 2002 Gateway Defensive Team • 2002 All-Gateway First • 2002 Dopke.com Performer of the Year All-American Second-Team • 2002 Associated Press for Buck Buchanan Award • Finished third in voting All-American First-Team • 2002 The Sports Network • 2002 The College Sporting News/I-AA.org All-Star Team All-American Gazette First-Team • 2002 Don Hansen Football Gazette West Region First Team • 2002 Don Hansen Football Defensive Player Vote Getter • Nation’s Top Returning • Nation’s leading tackler Mention • 2001 All-Gateway Honorable • 2001 All-Gateway Newcomer Team #46 • Boomer Grigsby • LB Boomer Grigsby #46 • two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries on the year … six two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries 26 tackles quarterback hurries … had a season and career-best State, which ranks No. 2 in a single game, against Youngstown reigning I-AA na- in the record book … tallied 21 tackles against double-digit total tional champion Western Kentucky … logged on the year … led the team with 128 games tackles in 10 of 11 for loss in league tackles in league games … had 10 tackles the record book for games including 78 solos … ranks No. 1 in tackles (272). tackles in a season … No. 12 all-time in career 2001: for loss total- stops ... had 52 solo tackles ... posted five tackles -31 yards ... a sea- ing 35 yards ... finished with three sacks for sacks against In- son-high 15 tackles at Southern Illinois ... two tackle games ... diana State for -28 yards ... had five double-digit tackles per game over the last four contests ... averaged 11.3 started seven games at inside linebacker. 20022001 11-11 108Totals 11-7 22-18 71Career Bests: 160 52 179 112Southern Illinois 10/19/02 and Youngstown State, 11/9/02; Tackles for loss - 4 vs. 272 41 16/-38Murray State, 9/21/02; Sacks - two, vs. Youngstown State, 11/9/02 and Indiana State, 4/-11 21/-73 9311/10/01. 7/-42 5/-35 2 3/-31 3 2 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 3 2 ----- Year Week and Gateway Defensive Player of the Week after making and Gateway Defensive Player of the Week Week one-point in ISU’s the game-saving tackle against Murray State victory over the Racers … also named 2002: come the nation’s led the nation in solos leading tackler … also for loss (-38) and stops (108) … finished season with 16 tackles four sacks … named Canton HS: elite eight ... 120 tackles as a senior with 80 solos, spot in 4A’s sealed playoff and 5 sacks ... his INT win over top-seeded TFL 10 Rochelle ... coach: Steve Graves ... honor roll student. Data: All-American AAU AAU national team ... three-time ber of the ... son of David and Paula Grigsby ... born 11- Award Trampoline 5-81 in Canton ... nicknamed Boomer by his grandmother on the date of his birth (real name is James) ... major: business admin- istration. 2003 2003 SPRING PROSPECTUS 2003 touchdowns insinglegame. school records...rushedforschool-record 315yardsandfive yards percarryhissenioryear... thosetotalssetsingle-season lection with2,229yards,32touchdowns andanaverageof7.0 StateCoaches the Wisconsin Association ...two-timeall-state se- Homestead HS: three passesfor21yards...redshirted freshmanyear(2000). season asbackupwidereceiverandspecialteamsplayer...caught offense ...asafreshmanin2001,playedfinal10gamesofthe catch returnofyearwas31yards...rankedsixthonteamintotal yards ...threekickreturnsonseasonfor56longestsingle- 2002 ...averaged5.5yardspergamewiththelongestrushof11 Minnesota: ceiving yardsasasenior. 2002: 001- 6 462 14.6 161 5 0 0 0 0 0 11-0 2000 Year Year ----- family unity.” AA teaminFlorida”...mostattractedtoISUby“theplayersand team hewouldmostliketoseeaddedthescheduleis,“anyI- ... rulehewouldmostliketoseechangedis,“downbycontact” in businessadministration...wouldliketobecomeabroadcaster Emanuel andLenaJackson...oldestofthreechildrenmajoring Born 10-3-80inWinterGarden...liveswithhisgrandparents, ... coach: Tim Smith...earnedthreeletters in basketball. tion asajunior...startedthelast20gamesofhighschoolcareer in hisjuniorseasonwithoneinterception...anall-districtselec- per kickoff return...all-stateselectioncreditedwith95tackles touchdowns ...averaged35yardsperpuntreturnand30 had twointerceptionsandsevenpassdeflections...scored 61 tacklesasasenior, including41thatwereunassisted...also Prairie View A&M. vs. IndianaState...bothofhistouchdowngrabscameagainst ... hada59-yardcatchagainstPrairieView A&M anda47-yarder son (atIndianaState)...his32.2yardspercatchledtheRedbirds prominent inthereceivingcorpsuntilsixthgameofsea- had fourtacklesatWestern Michigan. State ...startedatleftcornerMurraywithtwotackles 2001: tackle atIndianaState…onestopwasanassistedtackle. 2002: Star Journal ence andteamMVP ...IFCA All-State firstteam... Peoria 023001100000 0 2 0 0 14.6 0 161 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 1 6 3 A&M, 10/21/00;TDReceptions-1,twice. 1 yards -40vs.PrairieViewA&M,10/21/00;Longestreception 2 4 0 Western Michigan,8/30/01;Receptions-7vs.NorthernIowa,9/30/00;Receiving 4 18-1 Career Bests: 3-0 Total 4-1 2002 2001 5-9 •185Jr.-TR •Milwaukee,Wis.(Homestead/Minnesota) 5-11 •188Sr.-2L •WinterGarden,Fla.(WestOrange) 5-10 •195Sr.-Sq. •Canton,Ill.(Canton) #20 •DemetrusJohnsonRB #17 •CedricJacksonDB #25 •PeteHolakWR News Gazette News Jackson's CareerStatistics G-GS G-GS Tore his ACL ontheopeningkick-off againstSouthwest Texas Walkon thatjoinedteaminthespring. Participated inthreegamesforthe‘Birds,loggingone Tackles-4atWesternMichigan,8/30/01;Unassisted3 Tallied 55netrushing yardsin10gamesplayed UT UT firstteam...fivetouchdownsand1,000-plusre- AT AT Named Wisconsin StatePlayerofthe NamedWisconsin Year by 1999:

bigschoolplayeroftheyear...all-confer- TT TT R TFL Int. Redshirted. EDBIRDS Sacks PBU Rec West OrangeHS: FR 2000: Canton HS: Yds FF Didnotbecome Yds/G Int. Champaign Named PBU Data: TD Had 16 ----- uh-jay. Kolodziej …born1-17-83inElgin,Ill.pronunciation:CALL- Tucson, Ariz. ...sonofLeonandRitaKittrellone10children. ball, basketballandtrack...coach:JoeKochborn6-7-84in punt, 3kickoffs) ...namedall-stateandall-arealetteredbyfoot- ception atdefensiveback...returnedfourkicksfortouchdowns(1 ior atSahuaroHS(Tucson, Ariz.) had26solostopsandoneinter- ...namedall-state,all-areaandall-conferenceasajun- kickoffs for touchdowns...returnedthreepuntsandfour two sacksand11 interceptions,includingtwothatwerereturned vanced tothestatesemifinals...had53solotackles,102assists, Year ------son ofStanleyandKarenJones...pronouncedla-MONT-aye. Tonycoach: Cavaglia...born10-19-81inLos Angeles, Calif.... ence selection...asafreshmanhad10catchesfor200yards the seasonwasa60-yardbomb...firstteam All-Valley Confer- touchdowns ...averaged18.7yardspercatchlongestgrabof led theteaminreceivingwith35catchesfor654yardsandsix Fresno CityCollege: games …onepuntreturnagainstQuincyforyard. returns for131yardsincludingfourmultiplekick-returnyard ern Illinois…servedprimaryroleofkickreturnerhadseven … biggestgamewasthreecatchesfor68yardsagainstWest- for theyear…eightcatcheswithonetouchdownagainstQuincy in receivingyards(117) …rackedup249all-purposeyardage 2002: Year ors …coach: Tom Cerasani. captain, asasenior, earnedall-conferenceandall-regionhon- earned all-areahonorsbothjuniorandseniorseasons…team 20-4 recordandhad4,300passingyardshislasttwoyears… junior season…athree-yearstarter, heledSchaumburgtoa a senior…totaled2,400yardspassingand15touchdownshis yards and17 TDs, whilecompleting57percentofhispassesas Class 6Astatechampionshipgameasajunior…threwfor1,928 2001: down againstQuincy. year withfourcompleted…35passingyardsonetouch- 2002: 2002: 02204606.%3 50 -5 1 1 35 66.6% 9/7/02. Redshirted Career Bests: 4-6-0 Totals 2-0 2001 2002 131 7 14.6 14.6 1 117 8 returns -2,twice;Longestkickreturn26vs.SMS,10/5/02. 8-0 Western Illinois,10/12/02;Longestreception-32vs.Kick Career Bests: 2002 5-9 •165Fr.-RS •OakCreek,Wis.(OakCreek) 5-11 •178Sr.-1L College) •Fresno, Calif.(Fresno/FresnoCity 6-3 •209So.-Sq.Schaumburg,Ill.(Schaumburg) #85 •LaMonteJonesWR #11 •SteveKolodziejQB #25 •LeonKittrellDB Kolodziej’s CareerStatistics Jones’ CareerStatistics G-GS Redshirted - -- 66 511- 0 -5 1 1 35 66.6% 4-6-0 2-0 Contributed ineightgames…rankedNo.6ontheteam Played intwogamesforthe‘Birds…sixpasseson Redshirted. G-GS Receptions -3vs.WesternIllinois,10/12/02;ReceivingYards68 PassingYards-35vs.Quincy,9/7/02;Longest pass-12vs.Quincy, C-A-I Rec. Comp. % . SchaumburgHS: Yds. Oak CreekHS: Helped leadFresnoCitytoa10-1mark... Yds. TD Data: TD Yds./Rec. Team finished9-2andad- Rushes Son ofStanleyandVivian

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Sacks TFL . Central HS: Son of Jim and Vicki Laurenti … born 2-7- Son of Jim and Vicki TT Two-time all-conference and all-area selec- Two-time Son of Daniel Lattimore and Evelyn Smallwood Son of Daniel Lattimore Bishop-McNamara HS: . AT Top 100 … All-Catholic League selection in both 100 … Top Data: Joined teammates Jeremy Melville and Steve Statz

Redshirted Data: UT Redshirted. Had knee surgery, did not compete ... will not practice in Had knee surgery, Play limited due to injuries ... will not practice in spring. Play limited due to injuries ... will not practice Contributed in seven games … fblocking back in goal-line Contributed in seven games 2001: Son of Gus and Barbara Mancuso … born 5-15-82 in Wis- G-GS Redshirted Redshirted. Lattimore’s Career Statistics cago Sun-Times #39 • Harry Lattimore • RB Harry Lattimore #39 • #52 • Jim Mancuso • LB • Jim Mancuso #52 #73 • Justin Martindale • DL #47 • Drew Laurenti • LB #47 • Drew Laurenti 6-2 • 195 • So.-Sq. • Kankakee, Ill. (Bishop-McNamara) 6-3 • 260 • Fr.-RS • Wadsworth, Ill. (Warren Township) 6-3 • 260 • Fr.-RS 6-0 • 200 • So.-Sq. • Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. (Lincoln) 6-0 • 247 • Sr.-1L • Peoria, Ill. (Central) • Sr.-1L 6-0 • 247 football and basketball his senior year, he played hoops all four football and basketball his senior year, team to three years and started his senior season … helped runner-up finish in straight playoff appearances including a state seasons … coach: Class 4A as a sophomore … ran track for three Rich Zinanni. 83 in Kankakee ... pronounced: law-REN-tee. 2002 7-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2002: Township: Warren tion ... last season the team posted an 8-4 mark and advanced to the third round of the playoffs ... lettered in football all four years ... coached by former ISU assistant Dale Mohapp ... born Astria Martindale. 9-24-83 in Lake Forest, Ill. ... son of Ben and 2002: spring. 2001: Lincoln HS: at ISU … honorable mention all-conference as a senior … a three- year high school starter … led his team with five interceptions as a senior and with four as a junior … team captain in football and baseball … coach: Jim Benick … also started three years on the baseball squad … earned all-district honors and second-team all–conference in baseball as a junior. Data: consin Rapids … pronounced: MAN-coo-so. 2002: plays. Year 2002: 2001: to a 29-8 record … at Bishop McNamara, he helped his team tackles as a senior … 25 four interceptions, six sacks and 115 12 TDs … brother, receptions for 560 yards and a school-record Ryan, played at North- Jon, played at ISU while another brother, All- earned year, ern Illinois … the team captain his senior Area and all-state honors … also named to the Kankakee carry during his senior season ... all-conference selection … coach: carry during his senior season Larry Lavery. … born 12-28-79 in Peoria … one of 15 children ... brother Carlos … born 12-28-79 in Peoria ... thrower on the Illinois State track and plays football at Illinois team’s best discus throw in 2002 ... crimi- field team ... owned the nal justice major. ----- 17 UT : Started at TT First Team All- First Team Son of Donald and Three-year Yds./Gm. ... as a junior had 25 As a senior, posted a 12- As a senior,

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Receptions - 2, three times; Receiving yards - 31 vs. SMS, 10/5/02; Totaled 120 tackles in 2002 with two interceptions ... Totaled Champaign News Gazette G-GS Played in all 11 games … saw action on special teams. games Played in all 11 Played in 11 games, getting the start in three … No. 5 on Played in 11

Redshirted Did not play. Did not play. Larson’s Career Statistics #57 • Kentin Lathrope • DL #57 #89 • Mike Larson • TE #89 • Mike Larson • #27 • Tyler • LB Larick #82 • Kevin Kreger • TE Kevin Kreger #82 • 6-4 • 235 • Sr.-1L • Palatine, Ill. (Mascoutah/Harper CC) 6-4 • 235 • Sr.-1L 6-0 • 226 • So.-1L • Frankfurt, Ill. (Lincoln-Way) 6-3 • 268 • Fr.-RS • Bloomingdale, Ill. (Driscoll) 6-3 • 268 • Fr.-RS 6-1 • 201 • Jr.-TR • Chualar, Calif. (Salinas/Hartnell) • Chualar, 6-1 • 201 • Jr.-TR Nancy Kreger … brother, Kyle, is an Illinois State alum ... born 8- Kyle, is an Illinois State Nancy Kreger … brother, 31-83 in Oak Lawn, Ill. 2002: 2001: Rob Gliemli. ... team captain … coach: 1 record, while winning the conference championship ... named 1 record, while winning line ... all-conference at offensive Area ... 2002Career Bests: Longest reception - 19 at Purdue, 8/31/02. 11-3 11 127 0 11.5 11.5 1 1 tight end and defensive end for Harper, which finished 7-3 and tight end and defensive end for Harper, for 200 yards played in the Empire State Bowl ... had 24 catches As a all-region. ... named first team all-conference and first team yards during senior prep, threw for over 800 yards and ran for 350 tackles ... named first team season as a quarterback ... had 118 honorable mention all conference and all-area as a QB and LB ... all-state by the 2002: Year catches for 270 yards ... named all-conference and all-area as a WR ... lettered in football four years ... coach: Chris Lindsey ... born 3-15-82 in Fond du Lac, Wis. ... son of Michael Larson and Rhonda Johnson. ----- 2002: catches with longest haul the team in receiving yards (127) … 11 with at least 20 against Purdue (19 yards) … tallied three games one Kentucky) … receiving yards (Purdue, SMS and Western solo tackle at Indiana State. Hartnell: career-total of 227 tackles and seven interceptions ... 2002 career-total of 227 tackles and seven interceptions ... earned all- Year Player of the Defensive Coast Conferences’ honorable region honors and was a postseason all-America Redbird mention selection ... former teammate of current Michael Souza. member of the football team that sported an overall record of 22-6 ... was an all-area, all-conference, all-state selection and team captain senior year ... named conference defensive player of the year ... all-conference selection as a junior and honorable mention as a sophomore ... team crowned 4A state champions final prep season ... born 7-5-84 ... son of Kevin and Gerilynn Lathrope ... major is undecided. team in final prep season ... Salings Most Valuable Defensive team in final prep season ... Salings Most Valuable Player senior year. 2003 2003 SPRING PROSPECTUS 2003 year asajunior...totaled78tackles asajunior. tackles finalprepyear...teamMVP anddefensiveplayerofthe team defensiveplayeroftheyear ...hadfiveinterceptionsand70 a schoolrecordwith18interceptions, alsoacareerbest...named Second-team all-conferenceand team MVPseniorseason...set team participatedinplayoffs bothyears. three interceptionsasafreshmanandonesophomore... 2002: est gradeontheline. with threemissedassignments…68knockdownsandthehigh- yards pergame)…played786snapsandonlyallowedonesack 15 league (186.4)andrushoffense rankedNo.4intheleague (164.0 and 1,827intheair…ISU’s passoffense rankedNo.3inthe 7 rushing season…heldopponentsto2,130yardsontheground former RedbirdrunningbackQuincyWashington’s 1,158-yard 4 2002: 3 39.4 2,051 52 11/9/02. Kentucky, 11/2/02;Longest-60vs.NorthernIowa10/26/02andYoungstownState, 11-0 Career Bests: 2002 Year ----- children ...born7-6-82inGeorgetown,Ill. ketball atDouglasByrdHSinFayetteville,N.C....oneoftwo nis andColleenMaskel...hisuncleMelKonadecoachesbas- honorable mention...coach:MitchThomas. holds theschoolrecordforlongestfieldgoal...all-conference Converted hisonlyfieldgoalattemptasaprep(37yards)... against SouthernIllinois. ished seasonNo.30inthenationpunting…hadonetackle (36.9) …No.4intheconferenceindividuallypuntingfin- games …ledteamtoaNo.2rankinginpuntingtheleague 20-yard line…averaged41.5yardson35puntsinGateway notched two,60-yardpuntsanddropped15insidetheopponent punter, averaging39.4yardson52puntsfortheseason… 2002: Vickie Melville...favoritesaying,"Painletsyouknowyou'realive.” Data: the statesemi-finals...coach:KenBiefelhonorrollstudent. downs, rushingyardsandpassing...thatteamreached season, Lincolnwas9-4andsetseasonmarksforpoints,first the playoffs ...11 tacklesandoneblockedkick...inhisjunior yards ...teamfinished7-3,wassecondintheleagueandreached ... asasenior, histeamsetaschoolseasonrecordforrushing two seasons,includingfirst-teamall-conferenceandall-region 2000: at leftguardforthelasteightgames. • 2002All-GatewayNewcomerTeam 6-3 •247 •So.-1LRidgeFarm,Ill.(Georgetown) #32 •TroyMaskelK/P 5-10 •168Jr.-TR •Ft. Lauderdale,Fla.(Dillard/EasternIllinois) • 2002All-GatewayNewcomerTeam 6-4 •266Jr.-2L •WisconsinRapids,Wis.(Lincoln) #2 •AntwanOliverCB #61 •JeremyMelvilleOL Maskel’s CareerStatistics Born11-16-81 Rapids...sonofDanieland inWisconsin Redshirted. Sat outduetotransferrules. Started all11 gamesatcenter…helpedpavethewayfor Played inall11 main games…emergedastheRedbird’s G-GS Punts -11vs.WesternKentucky,11/2/02;Yards454 Punts LincolnHS:

2001: Yards R 2001: Saw actioninall11 games...started EDBIRDS Avg Redshirted. Onfourall-starteamsoverfinal Eastern Illinois: TB DillardHighSchool: Data: GeorgetownHS: FC 50+ SonofDen- Recorded I20 18 the IHSCA, 1999: SMS ...11-yard INT returnagainstWest Virginia Tech. two fumblerecoveries,includingonehereturned17yards,vs. and alsohad5othertacklesforloss...3sacksatW. Illinois... the first-yearplayers...tiedforsecondonteamwith6sacks 2000: Texas State...blockedtwokicksandforcedfourfumbles. Southern Illinois...hadfourtacklesforlossagainstSouthwest tied forateam-bestfivesacks...season-best11 tacklesat les with67...hadateam-high15tacklesforloss-66yards administration ...pronounced:PAN-toy-yah. included workingattheRainForestCafe...majoringinbusiness 1-30-82 inEvanston,Ill....oneoffourchildrensummerjobs and discusthrower. coach: formerISUassistantDaveMohapp...alsoashotputter HS: action onspecialteams. ... twoforcedfumbles. SMS …eightTFL ontheyear(-31)…threequarterbackhurries this season…threetacklesforloss(-18)andtwosacksagainst and IndianaState(12)…hadatleastsixtacklesineverygame solo stops…hadtwodouble-digittacklegames,againstSMS 2002: 2002: Year ----- American) DamianGregoryonthescoutpuntteam." Ill. ...mostmemorableexperiencewas"blocking(formerISU All- children ...lastname:puh-POE-seeborn1-29-81inSterling, ... hisbrother, Brett,alsoplayedfortheRedbirds...oneoffive Data: field. years onhonorroll...threelettersinbasketball,fourtrackand coached byhisfather, Mike,whoisalsoathleticsdirector...four yards, 19 TDs ...juniorteamwas10-1,senior12-2 yard PR...all-state(IHSCA)asajuniorwhenherushedfor1,000 in thestatetitlegame...setchampionshipmarkwith95- a teamthatwasrankedNo.1allseasonandfinishedrunner-up as asenior, herushedformorethan1,500yardsand31 TDs for 021-15 28 /3 /1 0 0 0 5 5 0 1/11 1/11 2 4 0 6 0 0 0 0 2/-10 8/-31 5/-38 6/-35 13/-83 Interceptions -1vs.WestVirginiaTech,8/31/00. 28/-116 15/-66 89 5/-19 196 01; Sacks-2atSouthernIllinois,10/6/01,vs.SMS,10/5/02;PBU2,twice; 67 32 87 Tackles -9,vs.SMS,10/5/02;ForLoss4SouthwestTexasState,9/22/ 40 23 119 57 Career Bests: 22 33-29 11-11 44 Totals 18 11-11 2002 11-7 2001 2000 • 2000All-GatewayNewcomerTeam 5-11 •191Sr.-3L •Sterling,Ill.(NewmanCentralCatholic 6-2 •269Jr.-1L •Gurnee,Ill.(WarrenTownship) #12 •AndrewPapocciaLB •JoePantojaOL #77 Papoccia's CareerStatistics

Senior teamadvancedtothesecondroundofplayoffs ... SonofMikeandMaryPapoccia...major:generalstudies Redshirted. No.7ontheteamwith40tackles,besttotalbyanyof G-GS Ranked thirdonthesquadwith89tackles,including57 Saw limitedactioninsevengames. Tackles -12vs.SMS,10/5/02,IndianaState11/16/02;Unassisted UT Chicago Tribune Chicago AT Data: Newman CentralCatholicHS: TT 2001: 2000: TFL Son ofJoseandCarolPantoja...born Rankedfourthontheteamintack- Redshirted. Sacks andthe FR Chicago Sun-Times Sun-Times Chicago 2001: Warren Township FF Sawlimited Int. All-state by PBU ... 2003 SPRING PROSPECTUS PBU PBU Led the

Int. Int. Redshirted. Son of Kelvin and FF FF 1999: Data: FR FR Immokolee HS: Played in all 11 games and Played in all 11 Sacks Sacks 2000: Son of Arthur and Sandra Coleman Arthur and Son of TFL TFL Redshirted. TT TT Data: AT AT Had 13 sacks as a high school senior ... helped 2001: Tackles - 3 at Purdue, 8/31/02. UT UT Tackles 11 vs. at Western Kentucky, 11/2/02 and vs. Youngstown Played in two games with nine starts … 41 tackles, 18 Played in two games Played in 11 games … sixth-leading tackler on the team games … sixth-leading tackler Played in 11 Participated in 10 games during the 2002 season … had G-GS G-GS Rolle’s Career Statistics Robinson’s Career Statistics #36 • William Rolle • OLB #36 • William Rolle #97 • Ray Robinson • DE #97 • Ray 5-10 • 191 • So.-1L • Immokolee, Fla. (Immokolee) 6-2 • 230 • Sr.-3L • Trenton, NJ (Willingboro) • Trenton, 6-2 • 230 • Sr.-3L Team • 2002 All-Gateway Second 2002Career Bests: 10-0 4 3 7 0 0 1 0 0 0 20002001 11-22002 10-9 13Total 11-11 18 32-22Career Bests: 6 49 23 80 11/9/02 and at Indiana State, 11/9/02; Unassisted Tackles - 7 vs. Youngstown State, 32 19 41 Sacks - 2, twice. State, 11/16/02; Tackles for loss - 3 at Murray State, 9/8/01; 61 81 6/-36 141 2/-6 10/-32 5/-34 18/-74 4.5/-24 11.5/-64 2/-6 2 0 0 2 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 8 5 1 2 Year 2002: a season-high three tackles against Purdue … seven total tack- four solo stops … had at least one tackle in four les on the year, other games. team as a senior with 81 tackles … first team all-county for a 10- 0 regional championship team … also wrestled and was 16-1 as a senior … captained both the football and wrestling teams … coach: John Weber. … born 5-29-82 in Naples, Fla. … pronounced: ROLL. ----- Year 2002: multiple-tackle games 49 solo … three, with 81 stops on the year, champion Western national against defending I-AA including 11 the team in tackles for loss (10 for 32 Kentucky … No. 3 on on team in sacks (4.5) … one forced yards) … ranked second hurries, all in conference games … fumble and 12 quarterback TFL. conference opponents with seven logged 58 tackles against 2001: sacks … had nine quarterback hurries solo stops … posted two one forced fumble and two pass break- … two fumble recoveries, ... five quarterback ups … eight tackles against Northern Iowa State. Youngstown hurries at A&M and View drew starting assignments in two games --Prairie six that were unas- Southern Illinois ... seven tackles, including on the team with sisted, against Southern Illinois ... ranked fourth seven games of the five sacks, all of which came over the final assignments ... also season ... two sacks in each of his starting credited with four quarterback hurries. HS: Wilingboro mark in the previous his senior team to a 7-3 season after a 3-6 player and was a campaign ... named his team's most valuable the National Honor first-team all-conference player ... member of ... Team All-Academic Society and the New Jersey Boys State Tay- Riley and Chip joined former high school teammates Wayne Belford. lor at Illinois State ... coach: Ty Brenda Johnson ... born 1-27-81 in Trenton, NJ ... one of five Brenda Johnson ... born 1-27-81 in Trenton, children ... majoring in business administration. ----- 19 Born Data: PBU Played Data: Int. . 2001: Played in the Chicago Sun- Started every Iroquois West FF Named all-confer- Player of the Year in Year Player of the FR USA Today Reserve that saw limited ac- Redshirted. Central HS: Sacks EDBIRDS Suburban Life College of DuPage: 2001: 2000: TFL Nazareth Academy HS: Nazareth R TT

Born 4-26-82 in Maywood, Ill. ... son of Ronald AT

Redshirted. Tackles - 3 vs. Quincy, 9/7/02; Unassisted tackles - 2 vs. Quincy, 9/ UT Data:

Saw limited action. Saw limited action. top 100 prep players ... In 11 games, made six tackles … had a season-high three games, made six tackles … In 11 G-GS 2000: Rushed for 4,000 yards during his career ... all-state as a Rushed for 4,000 yards during his career Redenius’ Career Statistics Times’ #45 • Adam Redenius • LB #45 • Adam Redenius #63 • Matt Pezdek • OL #63 • Matt #60 • Geoff Pearson • OL #60 • Geoff 5-11 • 215 • Jr.-2L • Gilman, Ill. (Iroquois West) 5-11 • 215 • Jr.-2L 6-4 • 308 • Jr.-Sq. • Brookfield, Ill. (Nazareth Academy) 6-4 • 308 • Jr.-Sq. 6-2 • 275 • Jr.-Sq. • Naperville, Ill. (Central/DuPage) • Naperville, 6-2 • 275 • Jr.-Sq. and Mary Pezdek ... majoring in business administration. 1999 ... all-state selection ... started all 10 games as a senior ... 1999 ... all-state selection ... started all 10 games finish in helped the team to an 8-2 record with a second-place also started all 10 ... playoffs conference and a spot in the 4A notching a con- games as a junior ... that club also went 8-2 while ... blocked for a 1,000- playoffs ference title and a spot in the 3A ... coach: Den- yard rusher in both his junior and senior seasons nis Moran. 2002Career Bests: 11-07/02. 3 3 6 0 0/0 0 0 0 0 Born 12-6-81 in Kankakee, Ill. ... son of Mark and Lucinda Redenius, both of whom attended ISU ... major: business administration. ----- HS: ... TDs and 20 senior when he had 1,750 yards on 230 carries eclipsed 200 yards rushing in five games ... all-area by three ... Year Area Player of the newspapers and also the Kankakee played in Illinois Shrine game ... rushed for 1,200 yards and 12 TDs as a junior and 700 yards and eight TDs as a sophomore ... four-year starter in baseball, two-year starter in basketball ... achieved high academic honors ... coach: Harry Kunsch. Year 2002: … had one tackle stops, including two solos, against Quincy Iowa. against Eastern Illinois, SMS and Northern in nine games as a reserve ... had four kickoff returns for 15 for his efforts in Award yards ... claimed the team Dominator strength and conditioning. 2002: 2002: tion. the Illinois Shrine Game at Peoria ... listed among game during the 2001 season. game during the 2001 mention all-area his senior season ence, all-city and honorable state championship with a 14-0 mark and on a team that won the ranking in finished with a No. 5 national 11-17-81 in Freeport, Pa. ... son of Patrick and Leah Pearson ... in Freeport, Pa. ... son of Patrick and Leah 11-17-81 one of two children. 2003 2003 SPRING PROSPECTUS 2003 Conference picatWR... 021-0182394.%10 8245 224 88 8 1404 10/19/02. 46.4% Attempts -15atWesternIllinois,10/12/02; RushingYards-64vs.SouthernIllinois, Southern Illinois,10/19/02;PassAttempts -33atNorthernIowa,10/26/02;Rush 108-233-9 11-10 Career Bests: 2002 Year ----- sue-ZA. one oftwochildren...majoringinpoliticalsciencepronounced: 1-16-82 inMonterey, Calif.,...sonofLarryandJaneSouza MVP, firstteamall-leagueandall-county. yards and22touchdownshisseniorcampaign...namedleague County HS: 362 attemptsfor2,801yardsand30touchdowns. was coachedbyhisfather, Larry...completed172passeson ship in2000...started17gamestwoyearsatHartnell,which Panthers toan8-3recordandaCoastConferencechampion- pass offense (186.4avg.). yards pergame…ledtheRedbirdstothirdinconference also passingforeight... endedseasonaveraging127.6passing five touchdownsontheyear, thesecond-highestteamtotalwhile forts againstSouthernIllinoisandNorthernIowa…rushedfor Offensive PlayeroftheWeekhonors(10/19&10/26)afteref- downs againsttheSalukis…receivedconsecutiveGateway Illinois whilealsopassingfor275yardsandrunningtwotouch- rushing yardsagainstWestern Illinoisand64againstSouthern to acome-from-behindwinagainstthePanthers…hauledin71 3 for aseason-highthree TDs atNorthernIowaandledthe‘Birds No. 3intherecordbookforrushingyardsaseason…threw for 224,thesecond-highestrushingtotalonteam…ranks 2 tions …notched1,404passingyardsontheyearwhilerushing nected on108-of-233passestheseasonwithnineintercep- 43.0 2002: 12.1 3 470 39 Eastern Illinois,9/29/02;TDReceptions-one,threetimes. 11-11 Career Bests: 2002 Year ----- magazine. all-region firstteambyCNN/SIand All-American byPrepStar for nineyardsvs.OhioState. haled infourpassesfor54yardsagainstMinnesota...onecatch career-high eightpassesfor83yardsagainstNorthwestern... 146 receivingyardsoneightcatchesandtwotouchdowns... Redshirted firstyearbeforeplayinginsevengames2000... high 71receivingyardsagainstSouthernIllinois. Illinois ...othertouchdowncameagainstSMShadaseason- ... scoredIllinoisState’s lonetouchdownatPurdueandEastern carries forfiveyards...rankedfourthonteaminall-purpose average yardspergame...threetouchdownsalsohadtwo ... 39catchesfor470yards,a12.1averagepercatch42.7 2002: • 2002All-GatewayNewcomerTeam •Sr.-1L6-0 •177 •RoyalOaks,Calif.(N.MontereyCounty/Hartnell) 6-3 •194Sr.-1L •Ranoul,Ill.(Rantoul/Illinois) #5 •MikeSouzaQB #80 •DwayneSmithWR Souza’s CareerStatistics Smith’s CareerStatistics G-GS G-GS Second leadingreceiveronteam...startedinall11 games Contributed in11 games,gettingthestart in10…con- Data: Receptions -8vs.EasternIllinois,9/28/02;ReceivingYards90 Passing Yards-275vs.SouthernIllinois, 10/19/02; Comp-16vs. Completed125passeson250attemptsfor1,600 C-A-I Rec. Born 9-8-80...sonofLloydandDonnaSmith.

Yds. Comp.% R Chicago Sun-Times Chicago HartnellJuniorCollege: TD RantoulHS: EDBIRDS Yards Yds./Rec. TD Yds./Gm. Rushes Two-time all-Big12 all-statesquad... N.Monterey Data: R Yards Illinois: Led the Yds. TD Born 20 ----- athletes atLewis...major:businessadministration. Carol Splant...parents(father-basketball,mother-volleyball)were 021- 504 . . 0 4.1 7.5 45 .550 6 11-9 stown State,11/9/02. Career Bests: 2002 baseball. sport athlete,whoalsowasatwo-yearstarterinbasketballand HS: reserve ...hadfivespecialteamtackles. Year eight gamesforthe‘Birds. 11 ofwhichweresolostops…hadatleastonetacklein 2002: Quincy, Ill. Data: … all-conferenceasajuniorand senior…coach:DanRourke. the Illinois FootballCoaches Association, the and aClass4Astatechampionship …namedall-statebythe … asasophomorestarterhehelped Glenwoodtoa14-0record lineinhissenioryear defensive tackle,linebackerand offensive 2001: and rushoffense isNo.4intheleague(164.0yardspergame). pass offenseranksNo.3intheleague(186.4yardspergame) knockdowns andgradedoutthirdontheteamat86percent… with onlysixmissedassignmentsandthreesacks…93 2002: Year ----- racer whohaswonanationaltitle...pronounced:STAHTZ. jobs includedbuildinganddeliveringloghomes...avidBMXbike sin Rapids...majoringinkinesiologyandrecreationsummer Data: ... coach:KenBiegelhonorrollstudent. junior, hehad13receptionsfor256yardsandtwotouchdowns (19.5/catch) andfivetouchdowns...seniorteamwas7-3asa television stations...asasenior, hehad20catchesfor390yards sin SundayFootball Team andwasanall-starasnamedbytwo catch againstWestern Kentucky. tight endset...hadonereceptionontheseasonwitha5-yard 2001: son withonereceptionforeightyardsatIndianaState. … caughtaseven-yardpassagainstSMStheendedsea- longest receptionwasa16-yardpassagainst Youngstown State 2002: 021- 121 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 2 2/-6 0 2/-6 2/-6 2/-6 13 54 41 2 25 23 11 29 Career Bests: 18 21-10 11-1 Totals 10-9 2002 2001 the HS: 6-2 •210Jr.-2L Township) Ill.(Lockport •Lockport, 6-5 •285So.-1LChatham,Ill.(Glenwood) 6-5 •264Jr.-2L •WisconsinRapids,Wis.(Lincoln) #83 • Steve Statz •TE #83 •SteveStatz #54 •RickSplantLB #51 •Mike Stegeman•OL Splant’s CareerStatistics Milwaukee Journal Milwaukee Statz’s CareerStatistics Two-year starterinfootball...coach:BrettKooithree- Champaign News-Gazette Champaign Firstteamall-stateasaseniorandsecondby SonofMarkandKristineStatz...born9-13-81inWiscon- Redshirted Startedall11 gamesatlefttackle…played792snaps, G-GS Played inall11 games…notched13tacklesontheyear, Son RogerandSharonStegeman …born11-22-82 in Saw actioninsevengameswithfourstartsadouble In 11 gamesplayed,logged45yardsonsixcatches… Data: G-GS Receptions-2vs.SouthernIllinois,10/19/02;Yards16Young- Tackles -3atPurdue,8/31/02;Unassisted8/31/02. UT Born12-7-81inJoliet,Ill....sonofRichardand AT Rec. . GlenwoodHS: TT ...alsonamedtothe All-Central Wiscon- Rec./Gm. TFL 2001: …CBSSportsline All-American Sacks 2000: Yards Playedin11 gamesasa

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YPC Played football, basketball and was a YDS Set his high school’s single-season Set his high school’s NJCAA All-America NJCAA selection. R Son of Willie and Vanessa Watts … brother of Watts Son of Willie and Vanessa Dunnellon HS: Carries - 6 vs. Quincy, 9/7/02; Rushing yards - 59 vs. Quincy, 9/7/02; G-GS Dillard HS: Sat out 2002 season after surgery on his leg ... in Sat out 2002 season Data: Saw limited action before suffering a season-ending frac- Saw limited action before suffering a season-ending Watt’s CareerStatistics #55 • Noah Washington • OL #55 • Noah Washington RB Watts • #22 • TJ #9 • Joe Walkins • WR #9 • Joe Walkins 6-4 • 334 • Jr.-TR • LaGrange, Ill. (Lyons Township/College of DuPage) • LaGrange, Ill. (Lyons 6-4 • 334 • Jr.-TR • So.-Sq. • Dunnellon, Fla. (Dunnellon) 5-7 • 162 5-9 • 177 • Jr.-TR • Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Dillard/Auburn) 5-9 • 177 Jr.-TR • Redshirted. College of DuPage: HS: Township Lyons Jack Derning at member of the wrestling team ... coached by former NBA ... father is Marcus Washington, Township Lyons basketball player with the Houston Rockets. 2002: practice. tured left fibula ... still questionable for spring Year 2002Career Bests: Receiving yards - 12 vs. Murray State, 9/21/02. 7-0 18 123 6.8 17.6 1 1 12 Auburn: for 124 yards while participating in 2001, compiled 12 catches return record single-game punt Auburn’s 12 games ... broke six returns for 109 yards ... snared a against Ball State, with Alabama ... caught two against career-long 35-yard reception a 16-yard reception where he passes for 25 yards including a big hit against Georgia ... returned hung on despite enduring including a long return of 48 yards three punts for 50 yards three passes for 23 yards against against Syracuse ... caught Player of the Special Teams Coaches’ Ball State ... was named for his performance against Ball State ... redshirted 2000 Week season. for 602 yards on 61 carries … rushed for 10 TDs and was sec- for 602 yards on 61 carries … rushed for 10 ond team all-area … all-state honorable mention … as a junior, rushed for 540 yards on 55 carries for a team-high 9.8 per carry was third team all- TDs his junior campaign and … scored six area as he helped Dunnellon to an 8-2 record and its first playoff appearance in 14 years … played baseball his sophomore and junior years, helping the team to a 43-21 record … coach: Perry Brown. in Dunnellon. … born 2-11-83 former Redbird Willie Watts ----- receiving record, averaged 33.6 yards per punt return and 42.5 receiving record, averaged 33.6 yards per punt caught 31 ... as a junior, return as a senior yards per kickoff ... first-team all- passes for 832 yards and seven touchdowns and Broward County ... played in both the North-South All-Star games. Broward vs. Dade County 21 TD Yards Scholar-Ath- A two-year starter A Rushes TD Quarterbacked 5A state Quarterbacked 5A Union Tribune Yards EDBIRDS Ada HS: R Redshirted ... led offense on a 75-yard Comp.%

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G-GS Saw limited action appearing in only two games … com- Saw limited action appearing in only two games Reserve. Redshirted. Redshirted. Vaughan’s Career Statistics #18 • Yance Vaughan • QB #18 • Yance #65 • Ryan Thorne • DL #65 • Ryan Thorne • #28 • James Temple • DB Temple #28 • James 6-3 • 204 • Jr.-Sq. • Ada, Okla. (Ada) 6-3 • 204 • Jr.-Sq. 6-2 • 237 • Fr.-RS • Vista, Calif. (Rancho Buena Vista) • Fr.-RS 6-2 • 237 6-0 • 200 • Fr.-RS • Savannah, Ga. (Savannah) 6-0 • 200 • Fr.-RS on both the offensive and defensive lines ... team captain as a on both the offensive along with three senior ... posted 37 tackles with a pair of sacks, voted second team forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries ... All-Palomar Conference ... named a Year touchdown march in the spring game and hit all four of his passes touchdown march in the spring game and hit for 57 yards on that drive. 2002: win over Quincy … threw for pleted two of four passes in ISU’s marked at 21 yards. 34 yards in that game with the longest pass 2001: was an all-American at Oklahoma and later played for the New in Ada (AA-duh) ... major: finance. Giants ... born 8-21-81 York ----- 2002: record as a senior ... hit 56-of-102 passes for champs to an 11-1 890 yards and eight TDs with no interceptions ... rushed for 397 and reached the Ada was 11-2 yards ... in his junior season, with TD and one state semis as he was 17-of-26 for 312 yards no interceptions, while rushing for 282 yards ... played for 5A state runners-up in basketball ... coach: Gary McBroom ... honor roll student. 2002: Savannah HS: ... named the team MVP as a senior and only two interceptions team ... recruited in football, bas- was selected to the all-region a four-year starter in basketball, helped ketball and baseball ... 16 every season, including a second- lead his team to the Sweet and a trip to the Elite 8 as a freshman ... place finish as a junior born 12-23-83 in Homestead, Fla. ... son coach: Greg Manior ... Temple. of James and Barbara 2002Career Bests: 2-09/7/02. 2-4-0 50.0% 34 0 2 -9 0 lete ... coach: Tom Hamon ... born 3-16-84 in Ocean Side, Calif. ... Hamon ... born lete ... coach: Tom son of Robert and Marcia Thorne. 2003 2003 2003 SPRING PROSPECTUS ----- son ofBettinaHill. Data: qualified forthestatemeetthreetimes...coach:ButchKuras. as ajunior...two-yearstarteralsotrackandfieldathletewho aged 32.7yardsonpuntreturns...honorablementionall-leaguer ior, hereturnedtwopuntsandakickoff fortouchdownsandaver- fortouchdownsasasenior...jun- ... returnedthreekickoffs HS: Year ----- ... sonofSamueland Alberta Yeargin ...oneoftwochildren. Data: Technologycan HonorSociety...coach:JoeRedmond. National ScienceMerit Award ...ScienceHonorSociety Ameri- Under Bowlin Australia ...wonthetop10%ofClassaward Dade/Broward County All-Star Game...invitedtoplayintheDown the statefinalsandpostedarecordof13-2...namedto five interceptionsand10passbreak-ups...teamqualifiedfor Dillard HS: St. break-up andafumblerecoveryinhiscollegiatedebutatMurray contests atrightcorner...hadsixtackles,aninterception,apass 2001: velop physically. A good,youngplayer...hasalotofpotentialneedstode- tucky …eightsoloandnineassistedfor17tacklesontheyear. assisted tacklesagainst2002nationalchampionWestern Ken- five tacklesatEasternIllinois(twosolo,threeassisted)… 2002: Year playing time. year …sufferedawristinjuryduringtheseasonthatlimitedhis 2002: 021- 7000002 3 0 1 1/6 1/6 0 0 0 0 2/7 2/7 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 36 19 9 14 tions -1atMurrayState,9/8/01;PassBreakUps1,threetimes. 22 5 8 Career Bests: 21-3 14 11-0 Totals 10-3 2002 2001 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 2 Southern Illinois,10/19/02. 9-0 Career Bests: 2002 5-11 •175Jr.-2L •Lauderhill,Fla.(Dillard) 6-3 •196Jr.-1L •Quincy,Ill.(Quincy) #1 •SamYeargin •DB #37 •SesamirYearby •LB Yearby’s Career Statistics Yearby’s Career All-Western BigSixselectionandanall-statepickat free safety Yeargin’s Career Yeargin’s Career Statistics

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Quincy PBU PBU Joliet Catholic Academy. sophomore, finishedfourthinstateat215pounds. conference selectioninwrestling,helpingsquadtoa28-3recordhisjunioryear...as 22 MacDougall, whowasnamedthe2002NJCAA coachoftheyear. finishing theseasonrankedNo.1innation...playedforNJCAAHallofFamecoachBob non-scholarship nationalchampionshipandin2002,weretheoutrightNJCAAchamps yards in2002...asafreshman,hadonefumblerecoveryfreshmanyear, teamwontheNJCAA tackles, 10solo,sophomoreseason...fiveinterceptionsfor60yardsandeightpuntreturns21 2002 ...threeinterceptionsfor27yardshisfreshmanyear(tiedteamlead)recorded17 1,000 yards...coachedbyStevenKatzatWintersprings. rushing attemptsfor80yards...16puntreturns 224yards...asajunior, had60catchesfor mention all-state...asasenior, had36catchesfor596yardsandeighttouchdowns...10 athlete sophomorethroughsenioryears...coachedbyJohnDixonatLincoln. placed secondintheconferenceandqualifiedforplayoffs bothjuniorandsenioryear...track one fumblerecovery...twoblockedkicks,sixquarterbackssacksandtacklesforlossteam unassisted tacklesand44totalsenioryear...threeknockdowns,twoforcedfumbles FootballCoaches player oftheyear...Wisconsin Association first-teamselection...totaled25 Milwaukee Journal-Sentinelall-statehonorablementionatdefensiveend...all-area ... aClass3A all-stateselectionand Interstate EightConferenceall-starhonorsinfootballbothseasons...alsoplayedguardonoffense linebacker andwasnamedtheteamMVP...leadingtacklerasajuniorseniorearned Initially signedwiththeRedbirdsoutofhighschool of FamecoachBobMacDougall,whowasnamedthe2002NJCAA coachoftheyear. NJCAA nationalchampsfinishingtheseasonrankedNo.1innation...playedforHall year, teamwontheNJCAA non-scholarshipnationalchampionshipandin2002,weretheoutright Region IV All-Region Team ...sixsacksandtwofumblerecoveriesfreshmanyear to the2002NorthCentralCommunityCollegeConference All-Conference First Team ...2002 ... team-highthreesacksintheGoldenIslesBowlClassicnationalchampionshipgamenamed tackles (24solo)hissophomoreyear, with18 TFLs ...oneforcedfumbleandrecovery Joliet JuniorCollege: (Sandwich/Joliet JC) Josh Chrestman•Jr.-TR• 6-4•255DLSandwich,Ill. by ChuckWood atRockledge. of the4x800relayteam...highschoolteammateRedbirdsigneeLauréntRobinsoncoached participated intrackallfouryears...regionalanddistrictchampthe800metersamember won districtandstatechampionshipjuniorseasonaswell...playedhoopshissenior the secondaryinteamtacklesasajunior... All-Space Coastselection,all-countyteamand Conference Championsbeforewinningdistrictandeventuallystatetitlewitha14-1record...led Rockledge: Jesse Caesar•Fr.-HS •6-0170•DBRockledge,Fla.(Rockledge) Wintersprings: Kyle Hill•Fr.-HS •5-11180WRLongwood,Fla.(Wintersprings) Manitowoc: •Fr.-HSBarry Hartman •6-5270DLManitowoc,Wis.(Lincoln) state championsjunioryear...coachedbyDavidWilsonatLincoln. posted a14-1recordasjunior...namedplayeroftheweektwiceteamcrowned quarterback hurries...wasnamedMVP oftheValdosta Game...asasenior, teamwas12-1-1... Lincoln.: Darius Givens•Fr.-HS •6-1190LBTallahassee, Fla.(Lincoln) Joliet JuniorCollege: (Gordon Tech/Joliet JC) Evan Gessesse•Jr.-TR •5-11185DBChicago,Ill. Gardens. former teammateofcurrentRedbirdRamonBarber...coachedby Tim Tharpe atPalmBeach named team’s defensiveplayeroftheyearasajunior...second-teamall-conference record ...first-teamall-conferenceasaseniorhonorablemention All-Palm BeachCounty... one kickoffTD ...15receptionsforover100yards senoryear, returnfora teampostedan8-2 Palm BeachGardens: (Palm BeachGardens) Jonathan Deloach•Fr.-HS •6-2185DBWestPalmBeach,Fla. by the Player oftheCMCRed...IHFCA All-State Class5AFirst-Team Selection...all-areafirst-teampick playing defense...first-team All-Catholic MetropolitanRedConference...namedMostValuable that resultedintouchdowns...had27tacklesandtwoblockedkicksfirstfourgameswhen conference inscoringwith122pointsonlyfivegamesatrunningback...caughtninepasses Joliet Catholic Acad.: Ross Crampton•Fr.-HS Ill.(JolietCath.Acad.) •6-2212LBJoliet, Daily Southtown, Star, Joliet Herald and Chicago Sun Times ...... Times Sun Chicago and Herald Joliet Star, Southtown, Daily As aseniorhad50tackleswith28solos...four tacklesforloss...foursacksandnine As asenior, defensiveback oftheyear...teamcrownedSpaceCoast namedteam’s First-team all-conferenceonoffense anddefense...all-Lakeshorepick 2003 RedbirdRecruits First-Team All-CentralFlorida ...firstteamall-countyandall-districthonorable Tallied 130carriesfor1,302yards,averaging10yardspercarry...ledhis Hadfourinterceptionsasasenior...blockedpuntfortouchdown JJC’s all-timesingle-seasonsackleaderwith15in2002...tallied28 Tied for3rdonJJC'sall-timesingle-seasoninterceptionslistwithfivein Aurora Beacon-News Aurora ... all-areateampick...two-timeall- had ateam-best114 tacklesasamiddle coached byDanSharpat Sandwich: 2003 SPRING PROSPECTUS Naperville Who's Who Among Parade All-American .senior year, all-state honorable All-American .senior year, Parade ... coached by Maurice Fitzgerald at Pearl-Cohn. Oak Creek: As a senior, on defense, totaled 140 tackles, 118 solos ... four sacks and solos As a senior, on defense, totaled 140 tackles, 118 Coached by Kevin Twait at Iowa Central CC ... former teammate of current Coached by Kevin Twait Named all-conference and all-area senior year while also being named all- Named all-conference and all-area Led the team with 109 tackles ... named all-city and all-region at linebacker ... as Led the team with 109 tackles ... named all-city and all-region at Member of Rockledge’s back-to-back state championship team in 2001 and 2002 Member of Rockledge’s back-to-back 62 total tackles Listed as a top-20 recruit in Central Florida ... had 13 sacks and Three-year football player, participating at Dr. Phillips as a sophomore and Olympia Three-year football player, participating at Dr. High School sophomore and junior years, compiling 900 yards rushing as a junior and 400 High School sophomore and junior rushing and one interception ... coached by Mike had 1,200 yards passing ... sophomore year, Menefee at Edna. All-city, all-area, all-conference, All-DuPage County selection senior year ... all-area, all-conference, All-city, Defensive Player of the Week ... voted team captain ... led the DuPage Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week the DuPage Valley ... voted team captain ... led Olympia: junior and senior years as a pioneer of a new football program installed at Olympia his junior racked up 1,360 passing yards for seven touchdowns, ranking seventh in years ... as a senior, Central Florida in passing yards ... ran for 70 yards and one rushing TD ... second-team all- All-Star Game (Orange County) ... as conference and starting quarterback in Metro Conference in Phillips, totaled 1,400 passing yards, 14 touchdowns and was second a sophomore at Dr. passing ... had a 98 QB rating ... coached by Mike Cullison at Olympia. Kye Stewart •ÊFr.-HS • 5-11 • 190 • LB • Nashville, Tenn. • 5-11 • 190 • LB • Nashville, Kye Stewart •ÊFr.-HS (Pearl-Cohn) Pearl-Cohn: 9-3 ... team finished 9-2 and claimed the district championship ... junior team finished a senior, played football at Jasper lettered in football and baseball ... as a freshman and sophomore in County High School ... a member of the national honor roll .... listed • 6-5 • 300 • DL • Oak Creek, Wis. •ÊJr.-TR Robert Taylor (Oak Creek/Iowa Central CC) Iowa Central CC: Austin Dunlap. Redbird All- National East vs. West mention ... defensive player of the year senior season ... played in in the playoffs .. junior year Star Game ... team went undefeated in conference and participated Kittrell. all-state first team pick ... same high school as current Redbird Leon Fla. (Edgewater) • 6-3 • 260 • DL •ÊOrlando, Jarek Thomas •ÊFr.-HS Edgewater: Ohio • 6-2 • 215 • LB • Akron, Jared Villers •ÊFr.-HS (St. Vincent-St. Mary) St. Vincent-St. Mary: nine tackles for loss ... on offense, notched 512 yards in three-and-a-half games ... team went had 18 sacks, setting the St. Vincent-St. Mary record ... 119 6-5 final prep season ... as a junior, tackles junior year as team posted a 10-4 record and was a semifinalist in the state championship ... also lettered in wrestling all four years and was ranked No. 1 in the country his and was first in Ironman which resulted in being named USA Team senior season ... selected to named all- ... state champion sophomore year in wrestling and third in state junior year, MVP American ... 2001 and 2002 honor roll member ... held at least a 3.5 grade point average all Mary. year in 2001 ... coached by Jay Brophy at St. Vincent-St. • 6-2 • 180 • QB •ÊOrlando, Fla. (Olympia) Robby Wages • Fr.-HS Laurént Robinson • Fr.-HS • 6-2 • 165 • WR • Rockledge, Fla. • 6-2 • 165 • WR • Rockledge, Laurént Robinson • Fr.-HS (Rockledge) Rockledge: touchdowns ... all-state honorable with 11 as a senior, ... totaled 55 receptions for 903 yards all-star team ... both state pick and member of conference All-Space Coast First-Team mention, recorded six on went 14-1 in season ... as a junior, championship teams were a member ... four-year member of the football, basketball and catches for 70 yards and one touchdown starter on football and basketball teams junior and senior track teams ... became a regular of Redbird signee Jesse Caesar ... coached by Chuck Wood season ... high school teammate at Rockledge. Des Plaines, Ill. • 6-6 • 260 • OL • Matt Rowen • Fr.-HS (Maine West) Maine West: honor roll as a senior ... State Playoffs in 7A conference as a junior ... team participated track and field team Act Student of the Quarter ... captained the member and was named Class the conference championship track and field team at Maine junior year and was a member of ... coached by Ray Pettenuzzo for four years at Maine West. West • 6-2 • 210 • DL • Naperville, Ill. (North) Dan Simnick • Fr.-HS North: team all-county and all-district ... as a senior, All-Central Florida, as a senior ... first-team overall posted an 11-2 finished runner-up for state title in 2002 with a 13-2 record ... team record as a junior and 8-3 mark sophomore year ... team named district champs all three years ... coached by Bill Gierke at Edgewater. in sacks (14) ... 61 total tackles, including 47 solo and six for loss ... 14 sacks, four forced in sacks (14) ... 61 total tackles, including 47 solo and six for loss up to 77 yards lost ... team fumbles and two recoveries ... between tackles and sacks, added of only 10 points per game went 10-2 senior year and had a defense that gave up an average state champion ... ranked ... one of two losses on year came to Lockport, which was eventual started one game and participated in all ... 20 as high as No. 5 in the state ... as a junior, in wrestling and tackles ... coached by Larry McKean at Naperville North ... also participated track and field. 23 American High School Students Sun ... and USA Today Chicago Tribune

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First team all-state, all-area, all-conference senior season ... regional sack leader First team all-state, all-area, all-conference senior season ... regional

Team captain senior season ... Big 12 All-Conference pick and all-area ... all-state All-Conference captain senior season ... Big 12 Team Daily Oklahoman Four-year honor roll member ... all-area honorable mention by Played senior year at Edna, returning three kickoffs for touchdowns and one punt return Played senior year at Edna, returning three kickoffs HE

Garry Roberts •ÊFr.-HS • 6-2 • 185 • LB •ÊEdna, Texas (Edna) • 6-2 • 185 • LB •ÊEdna, Texas Garry Roberts •ÊFr.-HS Edna: Dave Mordis •ÊFr.-HS • 6-3 • 225 • RB/LB •ÊPalos Park, Ill. (Stagg) Dave Mordis •ÊFr.-HS Stagg: Chicago Sun Times TD ... notched 350 yards rushing ... had 40 tackles, one interception and three deflections for a ... first-team all-district on defense ... team went 7-3 senior year ... also participated in basketball and track at Edna and was a state qualifier in track ... played football at Industrial Jonathan Lyon •ÊFr.-HS • 6-8 • 265 • OL •ÊUrbana, Ill. (Urbana) Jonathan Lyon •ÊFr.-HS Urbana: special mention ... Anthony Kirkland • Fr.-HS • 6-2 • 245 • DL • Gary, Ind. (West Side) • 6-2 • 245 Anthony Kirkland • Fr.-HS Side: West and 15 sacks ... averaged 11 ... played in seven games and ended senior year with 77 tackles conference championship tackles and over two sacks per game ... member of track and field a 6-4 record ... named conference champ in discus team posted team in 2002 ... senior year, and shot put junior year ... regional discus champion in 2001 ... coached by Eugene Johnson at Side. West Clint Keller •ÊFr.-HS • 6-3 • 235 • TE •ÊLexington, Ky. • 6-3 • 235 • TE Clint Keller •ÊFr.-HS (Paul Laurence Dunbar) Paul Laurence Dunbar: ... 92% blocking and 10 touchdowns ... had most catches of all tight ends in the conference ... first-team all-state, all- efficiency ... second-leading receiver in Paul Laurence Dunbar history by Sports Radio ... team of the game for two outings senior year, district, all-city ... named MVP ... 9-5 record, 6-5 regular- ranked fourth in state and was a 4A semifinalist team last prep year junior and senior years ... season mark ... district and regional team champs ... team captain member of high school honor roll and academic team went 8-3 junior year ... academically, boosters all four years ... enrolled in school’s program all four years and recipient of gifted for the past four years ... coached by Mark Peach at Award Kentucky Excellence in Education Paul Laurence Dunbar. Nate Johnson • Fr.-HS • 6-3 • 222 • DL • Longwood, Fla. • 6-3 Nate Johnson • Fr.-HS (Lake Brantley) Lake Brantley: all-Central Florida ... lettered season ... all-area and all-county in 2002 ... named second-team and wrestling ... senior in four sports at Lake Brantley including football, track, weight lifting named a second-team all-conference pick ... football team posted a 7-4 overall record ... year, ranked No. 1 in the county for the shot put and was named an all-conference pick in as a junior, as a thrower in track and field both sophomore and track and field ... team MVP for his efforts coached by George Clayton. junior years ... also a member of the track and field relay team ... Jeff Huntzinger •ÊFr.-HS • 6-3 • 275 • OL • Tulsa, Okla. (Union) Jeff Huntzinger •ÊFr.-HS Union: Jason Horton • Fr.-HS • 6-0 • 170 • WR • Bolingbrook, Ill. • 6-0 • 170 • WR • Bolingbrook, Jason Horton • Fr.-HS (Neuqua Valley) Neuqua Valley: Horrace Holloway • Fr.-HS • 6-1 • 295 • DL • West Palm Beach, Fla. • 6-1 • 295 • DL • West • Fr.-HS Horrace Holloway Gardens) (Palm Beach Palm Beach Gardens: ... all-conference pick (punter) ... totaled 850 yards rushing, 12 touchdowns and 100 yards best in school receiving as a senior ... 90 tackles ... team posted a 10-3 record senior year, history ... participated in 7A State Semifinals ... all-conference selection as a junior and all-area honorable mention by the Outback All-Star game ... honorable mention all-state ... coached by Tim Tharpe at Palm Beach Tim by mention all-state ... coached All-Star game ... honorable Outback Redbird Ramon Barber. Gardens ... former teammate of current year ... lettered in football three years, basketball junior year and baseball junior and season McAlpin (football) at Stagg. years ... coached by Tim team ... first-team all-district ... selected to participate in the Oil Bowl All-Star, a battle between All-Star, to participate in the Oil Bowl team ... first-team all-district ... selected State Championship won 6A team All-Stars and Oklahoma All-Stars ... senior year, the Texas ... four-year team record by the largest margin of victory in a state championship game (52-3) #5 ranking in of 51-4 ... team received a #3 national ranking by Rivals.com and solo tackles, six TFLs ... named team lineman of the year two years running (Pittman Award) ... team lineman of the year two years running (Pittman TFLs ... named Award) solo tackles, six ... as a senior, State Playoffs three-year member of Urbana’s team that participated in the IHSA for a third-straight year ... All- his team became the first in school history to make the playoffs Big 12 pick and all-area honorable mention as a junior ... three-year varsity starter for football Alex Anderson at Urbana. and basketball ... coached by

all-state honorable mention ... named team special teams MVP (junior year) and best wide all-state honorable mention ... named week ... in 10 games, rushed for 105 yards, two touchdowns receiver ... four-time player of the and five touchdowns ... eight kick returns for 478 yards and had 35 receptions for 659 yards 47.8 yards per game on kick returns, with longest run at 97 and four touchdowns ... averaged a 124.2 average per game ... team finished 6-4 senior year, yards ... 1,242 all-purpose yards, won Upstate 8 conference and participated in the playoffsthe best finish in school history ... for for five yards and tallied rushed seven games as a junior, the first time in school history ... in all four years at Neuqua Valley. Bryan Wells 289 receiving yards ... coached by T as a junior, second-team Tulsa World pick and second-team all-district ... 12-1 team record and second-team Tulsa as a junior, 6A state semifinalists ... coached by Bill Blankenship at Union. 2003 SPRING PROSPECTUS and commitmentJohnsonhas to there isaresurgenceinthededication doubt. Butjustoneshortyear later, Redbird fanswerehavingfeelings of ment froma2-9outingin2001 where fourth-place finish.Quiteanimprove- Football Conferencerecordanda regular-season record,a4-3Gateway another season. is readytoputthemagictouchon Johnson hascastawaythespellsand sport andachampionattitude, than hiswickedknowledgeforthe on theriseandwithnothingmore believers outofeverybody-again. Redbird student-athletes,staff andfans,making leadership abilitieshaveworkedtheirmagicon accomplishments plentiful,buthiscoachingand to nameafew. NotonlyareJohnson’s qualitiesand professional footballplayerand Academic All-American Devoted familyman,communityservant,humorist, H Last fall,histeamposteda6-5 The RedbirdsunderJohnsonaredefinitelyateam Denver Johnsonisknownformanythings. Illinois State’s Illinois Illinois State’s Illinois EAD Denver Johnson... Denver Denver Johnson... Denver has worked some magic again. magic some worked has

has worked some magic again. magic some worked has C OACH 24 the Cowboysfor‘85GatorBowl. graduate assistantatOklahomaStateandhewaswith career wasatitspeakafter15yearsinthebusiness. Before hesteppedontocampus,however, hiscoaching he becamethe19thheadcoachinIllinoisState’s history. Illinois StateandRedbirdfootball. His firstfull-timecoachingjobcameatTennessee- Johnson beganhiscoachingcareerin1985asa His commitmenttofootballwasoneofthereasons appearance intheDivisionIIplayoffs. record of11-2 withaquarter-final an explosiveoffense,fashioneda coordinator. In1988,UT-Martin, with assistant headcoachandoffensive Martin from1986-89,wherehewas ence. coaches intheSoutheastern Confer- recognized asoneofthetop assistant Peach Bowl,andin1995Johnson was 1993 Bulldogsearnedaspot in the assistant atMississippiState.The embarking onafour-yearstintasan Oklahoma Statefrom1989-93before Johnson coachedtheoffensive lineat 2003 SPRING PROSPECTUS 36-30 7-4 (5-2 in the OVC) 7-4 (5-2 in the OVC) 7-4 (5-2 in the OVC) 21-12 (15-6 in the OVC) ulsa, B.A. (business), 1981 Head Coach Playing Experience Professional Houston Gamblers, 1984 Angeles Express, 1983 Los Bay Buccaneers, 1981-83 Tampa College lineman), 1976-80 (offensive Tulsa Fourth Season Denver Johnson Education ...... T Date of birth ...... Oct. 17, 1958 Hometown ...... Seminole, Okla. Wife ...... Danita Children ...... and Kelsey Taylor ...... (Murray State) ...... (Murray State) ...... Six-year Total Coaching Experience Illinois State, head coach, 2000-present Murray State, head coach, 1997-99 Oklahoma, assistant coach, 1996 Mississippi State, assistant coach,1993-95 Oklahoma State, assistant coach, 1989-93 asst. head coach, 1986-89 Tennessee-Martin, Oklahoma State, graduate assistant, 1985-86 Coaching Ledger By Year Year 2002 (Illinois State) ...... 6-5 (4-3 in the GFC) 2001 (Illinois State) ...... 2-9 (2-5 in the GFC) 2000 (Illinois State) ...... 7-4 (4-2 in the GFC) Illinois State Total ...... in the GFC) 15-18 (10-10 1999 (Murray State) ...... 1998 1997 Murray State Total Versus All Foes Austin Peay State ...... 1-0 Brigham Young ...... 0-1 Eastern Illinois ...... 4-1 Eastern Kentucky ...... 2-1 Indiana State ...... 4-1 Kentucky Wesleyan ...... 1-0 StateMiddle Tennessee ...... 1-1 Murray State ...... 1-1 Northern Illinois ...... 0-1 Northern Iowa ...... 2-1 Purdue ...... 0-1 A&M Prairie View ...... 1-0 Quincy ...... 1-0 Samford ...... 1-0 Southeast Missouri State ...... 3-2 Southwest Missouri State ...... 2-1 StateSouthwest Texas ...... 0-1 Southern Illinois ...... 3-3 Tennessee-Martin ...... 3-0 StateTennessee ...... 1-2 TechTennessee ...... 2-1 Tech Virginia West ...... 1-0 IllinoisWestern ...... 1-2 KentuckyWestern ...... 1-4 MichiganWestern ...... 0-1 Wisconsin ...... 0-1 StateYoungstown ...... 0-3 25 OHNSON J

Johnson graduated from Tulsa in 1981. He helped Tulsa from Johnson graduated Tulsa, Following his college playing career at Angeles Express of the now- He then joined the Los stints with His USFL playing days included playing drawl, Known for his homespun humor and southern Johnson, a native of Seminole, Okla., has a varied Illinois State's head coach is the son of the late Luke Denver Johnson, 44, and his wife, Danita, have two which is particularly active with the St. The family, ENVER Johnson was on the Oklahoma staff for the 1996 staff was on the Oklahoma Johnson Murray State program taking over the season before 1997 campaign. prior to the of several key late hiring process and the loss A year's team appeared to have players from the previous was but that a slow start at Murray, Johnson poised for responded with the aforemen- not the case. The Racers tioned 7-4 mark. Bowl as a player and was TU to the 1976 Independence Conference offensive All-Missouri Valley a two-time head Arizona State Ohio State and lineman under former He also was an academic all- coach John Cooper. conference pick, too. He was with Johnson moved to the professional ranks. Bay Buccaneers Tampa the National Football League's April 1981 to February of 1983. from from February of defunct United States Football League August of 1984, then wrapped up his 1983 through Houston Gamblers from playing career with the USFL’s August of 1985. February 1984 through both of whom Young, quarterbacks Jim Kelly and Steve League. went on to stardom in the National Football His Johnson is a public speaker in high demand. mind (he was interesting delivery combined with a keen All-American as a college player at Tulsa), Academic an in a plays well in the corporate setting, at fund-raisers, recruit's home and in the Redbird locker room. list of interests. He collects vintage cars and guitars, has skydived and lists water skiing as a hobby. and Claudia Johnson. He has two brothers, Houston Linda. and Dallas, and a sister, and Kelsey. daughters: Taylor Affiliates, resides in Bloomington. Jude D 2003 SPRING PROSPECTUS C Redbird Highlights Coaching Highlights Coaching Experience Coaching Highlights Playing Highlights Coaching Experience Playing Experience Redbird Highlights Coaching Highlights Coaching Experience Playing Experience Redbird Highlights Playing Highlights Coaching Experience Playing Experience Coaching Highlights Coaching Experience Playing Experience OACHING 00 liosSaeOffensive Coordinator/Backs Mike Souzanetted143 rushingand982passing. Offensvie Coordinator while all-conferenceback QuincyWashingtonrushedfor737yards andQB AssistantCoach • Underdirectionin2002,Redbirdsracked up 3,854totaloffensive yards Assistant Coach also averaged32.8pointspergame,third-highest inschoolhistory. IllinoisState • In2000,ISUsetrecordsfortotalyardsin a gameandseason. The team Ventura College MurrayState RunningBacks HeadCoach • MurrayStateaveraged37.7pointsand470.5 yardspergamein1999. GeorgiaMilitary Coach Head and posted11-1 recordwhile Preston wascoach. Coach Assistant • HelsinkiRoostersoftheFinnishProfressional Leaguewonchampionship AssistantCoach HelinskiRoosters Valdosta State 2000- SanFranciscoSt. 1998-99 HS PaloAlto 1997 HS PaloAlto 1996 1995-96 1993-95 1991-92 1989-90 1985-89 one inthequarter-finals. Offense/Defensive Line playoff programin5A footballwith threeappearancesinthesemi-finalsand • LakeHighlandsHighSchoolsystemwasthefourth-mostsuccessful OklahomaState • Oneoftop10playersinOklahomaseniorseason. • Memberofthreebowlteams. 1995-00 1980-84 DefensiveBacks nationally lastseason). • Passingdefensecontinuestoimproveeachseason(rankedNo.38 DefensiveBacks DefensiveBacks Graduate Assistant Three ofhisEIUplayersearned • All-America honors. IllinoisState • EIUhad13interceptionsand35passesdefended. in OhioValley againstthepass. SouthernIllinois EasternIllinois DefensiveBack • 2000EasternIllinoisdefenserankedNo.9innationandNo.1 American honorsandfourall-conference. Wake Forest • CoachedtwoWest Virginia playerstoDivisionII Wesleyan All- 2001- Wake Forest 1998-00 1997 1995-96 1993-94 1989-92 Quarterbacks newcomer teamselection. of theWeek nodsin2002andanall-conferenceall- Quarterbacks • GuidedRedbirdQBMikeSouzatotwoGatewayPlayer Quarterbacks 2002. • Redbirdquarterbacksaveraged168.1passingyardspergamein IllinoisState • Playedinthe Arena LeaguewiththeOklahomaWranglers. Conference Playerofthe Year. Oklahoma MurrayState • Set11 MurrayStaterecordsandwasnamedOhioValley • SetanOUrecordfor11 touchdownpassesasafreshman. 2001- 1998-99 DefensiveLine DefensiveLine 1997 DefensiveLine IllinoisState Auburn grading andevaluationplayerperformance. • ServedascoachingassistanttoDBcoachesat Auburn, Auburn • Coachedboth2001CitrusandPeachBowl Teams. 2002- 2000-01 1996-99 Scott Preston,OffensiveCoordinator Ron Lambert, DefensiveBacks Ron Lambert, RaShan Frost, DefensiveLine RaShan Frost, Justin Fuente,Quarterbacks Chris Patton,DefensiveLine Second Season at Illinois State Illinois at Season Second Fourth Season at Illinois State Illinois at Season Fourth Third Season at Illinois State Illinois at Season Third State Illinois at Season Third State Illinois at Season Third Lake Highlands(TX)HS Coach Secondary West Virginia Wes. & RunningBacks

S TAFF 26 Redbird Highlights Playing Highlights Playing Experience Coaching Experience Playing Highlights Playing Experience Coaching Experience Redbird Highlights Coaching Highlights Coaching Experience Redbird Highlights Playing Highlights Playing Experience Coaching Experience 99Dk DefensiveBacks Receiver Wide WideReceivers OutsideLinebackers WideReceivers Receivers Wide Game. VirginiaTech • HadtwowidereceiversinGateway’s Top SixforRec./Gameand Yrds./ IllinoisState • RankedNo.3inGatewayFootballConferencepassingoffense. Duke IllinoisState • Participatedinthe1994GatorBowland‘93IndependenceBowl. VirginiaTech Fordham 1993-94 2000- 2000-01 1999 1998 1997 OutsideLinebacker OutsideLinebackers that postedbypreviousrecordholderWilbertBrown. • OnlyISUplayertoexceed500tacklesandhisfinalfigureis58morethan IllinoisState history toearnthatstatusthreedifferent seasons. IllinoisState • Namedtofourall-Americateamsandwasonlythefifthplayerinschool the RedbirdswintheirfirstGatewayConferenceChampionship(1999). • SetISUrecordsfortacklesinagame,seasonandcareerwhilehelping 1997-00 2001- 00 liosSaeOffensive Line Offensive Line honors in2002. Offensive Line • GuidedredshirtfreshmanStaffordDavistoall-conferencenewcomer Offensive Line in passing.ISUallowedjust18sacks. AssistantCoach Hama andhelpedtheteamrankNo.1inGatewayrushing2 IllinoisState • InhisfirstseasonatISU,Vice coached tackleDan All-America offensive MurrayState The sameRacerteamledtheOVCinpassingandscoring. • Clemson passing attemptsin1999. HartCo.HS • linesurrenderedjustsixsacksin401 At MurrayState,hisoffensive Georgia 2000- 1999 1996-98 1992-96 1990-92 catches. • In2001,atightendrankedsecondontheteaminreceivingyardsand touchdowns inlasttwoseasons. Tight• Endshavetotaled766receivingyards,56catchesandthree Offensive Line Tight Ends rushing offense whilerankingsecondinpassingoffense. • In2000,helpedleadIllinoisStateintheGatewaytotaloffense and top fourinbothcategories. and passingwastheonlyGatewaysquadtorankamongleague’s IllinoisState the playoffcontests. That teamaveragedmorethan200yardsinrushing IllinoisState • In‘99,workedbackuproleatcenterinninegames,includingallthreeof injury beforebeingamaincontributorin1999and2000. Transferred• apreseasonknee toIllinoisStatefromandsuffered 1998-00 2001- Galen Scott, OutsideLinebackers Galen Scott, Jon Shields,WideReceivers Vance Vice,OffensiveLine Fourth Season at Illinois State Illinois at Season Fourth Fourth Season at Illinois State Illinois at Season Fourth Tim Thornton,TightEnds Third Season at Illinois State Illinois at Season Third Third Season at Illinois State Illinois at Season Third TATE 2003 SPRING PROSPECTUS UINCY URDUE S P AT – URRAY #2 - Q (MSU) #1 - #1 AME – Childress 31-15-1. G MSU ISU #3 - M AME (MSU) G AME G Murray State – Golson 5-110, Smith 4-32, Larson 1-12, – Golson 5-110, #3 – Washington 28-176, Watts1-6, Souza 9-48 28-176, Watts1-6, – Washington – Souza 31-14-2 – 7,674 – Blanchard 7-95, Riley 13-60, Lane 4-56, Odoms, 10- – Golson 39-yard pass from Souza (Carroll kick), 14:06, 4Q – Christon 9-yard pass from Childress (2-pt. try fail), :26, 4Q – Blanchard 70-yard run (Andrus kick), 14:02, 1Q Andrus 52-yard field goal, 3:33, 2Q – 3Q – Riley 3-yard run (Andrus kick), 11:12, – 2-yard run (Carroll kick), 3:57, 4Q Washington – Carroll 41-yard field goal, 7:26, 1Q – 35-yard run (Carroll kick) 1:05, 3Q Washington NORMAL, Ill. – Boomer Grigsby made a huge tackle inside on-side kick attempt on The Racers were able to recover an rushed for 169 yards and two Quincy Washington early 7-0 lead when Murray State (1-2) jumped out to an The score remained 7-3 for most of the second quarter until With Blanchard sidelined in the second half with an ankle broke a Washington 1:05 remaining in the third quarter, With The touchdown seemed to energize the Redbird defense as The Redbirds took full advantage of the resulting field position A big, third-down sack by senior defensive tackle Stuart plays to would not quit and used 11 Murray State, however, Green 7-80, Christon 7-60, Odoms 1- -5. ATTENDANCE ISU ISU MSU First DownsRushing Attempts-YardsPassingPassing Yards OffenseTotal Fumbles-Lost 45-277Penalties-Yards 39-230 of PossessionTime 19RUSHING (ISU) (MSU) 13527, Byars 7-20, Green 1-6, Childress 3-13. 31-15-1 20 393 30-14-2 33:06 10-82 (ISU) PASSING 2-0 177 391 26:54 RECEIVING (ISU) 8-86 1-0 1-12, Hunter 1-9, Laurenti 1-5, Davis 1- -3 Watts Murray State 7Illinois State 3 3MSU 0ISU 7MSU 7MSU ISU 6 14 - - 23 24 Illinois State Wins Thriller over Wins Thriller Illinois State the five-yard line on Garner Byars during a two-point conversion the five-yard line on Garner Byars during that would have given Murray attempt with 26 seconds remaining prevail with an State a one-point victory as the Redbirds a wild finish at Hancock impressive 24-23 comeback win in Stadium. remaining, but Cerone Colvin the ensuing kickoff with 23 seconds Childress to end the game picked off a pass attempt by Stewart win of the season. and give the ‘Birds (2-1) their second yards and Golson caught five passes for 110 touchdowns and Vito finished with 14 a touchdown. Quarterback Mike Souza while Grigsby paced completions for 177 yards and a touchdown, including 10 solo stops. the Redbird defense with 17 total tackles, 77 yards for his longest run of running back Billy Blanchard rushed the season and the score on the second play of the game. Illinois State cut into the Racers’ lead with 7:26 left in the first quarter when Stephen Carroll booted a 41-yard field goal through the uprights to put the ‘Birds up on the scoreboard. the Racers tacked on three more points with a career-long 52-yard Andrus with 3:33 left in the half to take a field goal by Shane seven-point lead into halftime, 10-3. primary rusher and freshman Ron Lane became the Racers’ injury, helped pace an early third quarter MSU scoring drive with a 45- yard rush up the middle of the field that put the Racers in the red The drive was capped by a three-yard run by Mario Riley zone. that put Murray State ahead, 17-3. couple of tackles and took the ball 35 yards down the middle of the field giving the ‘Birds their first touchdown of the game and cutting the Racers’ lead to 7 at 17-10. well as they pushed the Racers back three yards on their ensuing possession and forced MSU to punt from its own nine-yard line. and needed only two plays to take the ball 42 yards on a drive capped by a 39-yard touchdown reception by Vito Golson from Mike Souza that knotted the game at 17-17. Sands with nine minutes remaining in the game forced the Racers to punt and the ‘Birds marched 84 yards down the field to take the lead on a two-yard rush by Washington. score again on a nine-yard pass to Marcus Christon with 26 seconds remaining in the game and the Racers down by a point, 24-23. – DeSherlia 15-4-0- QU ISU (QU) – Ammons 19-101, DeSherlia – (QU) 27 Quincy – Golson 4-63, Hunter 3-26, Smith 2-26, –Ammons Koopmann 2-23, Brownmiller 1-1, – Washington 21-211, Watts 6-59, Edwards 21-211, – Washington ES – Zouzounis 10-7-0-95, Kolodziiej 6-4-0-35, – 8,234 #2 (QU)

– 3Q Golson 37-yard pass from Zouzounis (Carroll kick) 11:49, – Jones 12-yard pass from Kolodziej (Carroll kick), 3:23, 4Q – 1Q 41-yard run (Carroll kick), 11:03, Washington – 2Q 2-yard run (Carroll kick), 11:52, Washington – 3-yard run (Carroll kick), 6:42, 2Q Davis – 29-yard run (Carroll kick), 1:32, 3Q Watts – 4Q 48-yard field goal, 11:37, Carroll – 4Q kick), 11:20, return (Waters 93-yard kickoff Gilleland – 53-yd field goal, 9:32, 4Q Carroll – 38-yard field goal, 5:41, 1Q Waters QuincyIllinois State 14 14 3ISU QU 0 14ISU ISU 13 0ISU ISU -ISU 7QU 55 ISU -ISU 10 First DownsRushing Attempts-YardsPassingPassing Yards OffenseTotal Fumbles-Lost 46-184Penalties-Yards 48-393 of PossessionTime 12RUSHING (ISU) 9-57, Davis 7-52, Dechert 1-10, Souza 1-9, Zouzounis 1-2, 24 1-0, Kolodziej 1-0 Vaughan 15-4-0 31 Howard 1-2, Brownmiller 1-2, Lang 1-0, Greenfield 3- 20-118, 208 31:06 25-17-0 0. 2-0 6-45 201 594 28:54 (ISU) PASSING 7-66 2-0 4-2-0-34. Souza 5-4-0-37, Vaughan 24. RECEIVING (ISU) Jones 2-23, Davis 2-20, Barber 1-21, Statz 1-8, Edwards 1-8, 1-6. Taylor 1-0. ATTENDANCE NORMAL, Ill. – Quincy Washington rushed for 210 yards and NORMAL, Ill. – Quincy Washington Vito Golson also had a big game for the ‘Birds with 63 yards on the scoreboard. Illinois State (1-1) wasted no time getting goal on the ensuing Quincy answered with a 38-yard field increased 2-yard run early in the second quarter Washington’s Davis added his first career touchdown as a Redbird Tristan On their first drive of the second half, Kevin Zouzounis 11:37 remaining in the game, Stephen Carroll kicked a With Carroll later kicked a career-long 53-yard field goal with 9:32 The final score of the game came on a 12-yard touchdown Washington, Illinois State Downs Washington, two touchdowns as Illinois State handed Quincy its second loss of two touchdowns as Illinois State handed of 8,234 in the Redbird’s the season, 55-10, in front of a crowd home opener at Hancock Stadium. receptions. Kevin receiving and two touchdowns on four pass attempts for 95 yards Zouzounis completed seven of his 10 and a touchdown. Washington ran 41 yards for On their first play from scrimmage, left in the first with 11:03 the touchdown to put the ‘Birds up 7-0 quarter. 7-3. ISU lead to four, possession by Matt Peters to cut the needed only 10 plays and 72 offense the Illinois State However, Golson grabbed his 13th yards to add another score when Vito pass from Mike Souza. career touchdown pass on an 11-yard the Redbird lead to 18 at 21-3 capping a drive which saw pass his previous career-high of 92 rushing yards in a Washington game and post his first 100-yard game rushing at Illinois State. with 6:42 left in the first half on a 3-yard rush, which gave Illinois State the 28-3 lead it took into halftime. connected with Golson on a 37-yard pass for a touchdown to freshman increase the ISU lead to 32. Later in the third quarter, first scored on a 29-yard run that marked his Watts T.J. redshirt career touchdown and his longest career rush to make the score 42-3 heading into the fourth quarter. Quincy’s Owen Gilleland returned the 48-yard field goal. However, 93 yards for the Hawks’ first touchdown of the ensuing kickoff game making the score 45-10. It was the longest kickoff return in Quincy history. remaining that stands as the longest field goal in Hancock Stadium history and the second longest in Redbird history. reception by LaMonte Jones from Steve Kolodziej with 3:23 remaining.

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– Harris 23-144, Jones 9-34, Kirsch 2-27, Lowe 5-21, – Standeford 10-yd pass from Orton (Lacevic kick), 5:39, 1Q – Standeford 24-yd pass from Orton (Lacevic kick), :08, 1Q – Orton 14-28-0-250, Kirsch 3-6-0-33. – Rucks 6-53, Standeford 4-86, Chambers 3-40, Harris 2- – 57-yd pass from Orton (Lacevic kick), 12:43, 2Q Harris – 37-yd field goal, 8:25, 2Q Lacevic – 15-yd pass from Souza (Carroll kick), 10:14, 3Q Smith – 3-yd run (Lacevic kick), 6:56, 3Q Void – Carroll 27-yd field goal, 1:48, 3Q – 4Q 3-yd run (Lacevic kick), 11:48, Void – Evans 20-yd pass from Kirsch (Lacevic kick), 4:03, 4Q – Harris 1Q 6-yd run (kick failed), 11:20, PU PU PU PU ISU PU ISU PU PU First DownsRushing Attempts-YardsPassingPassing Yards OffenseTotal Fumbles-Lost 30-68Penalties-Yards of PossessionTime 49-273 13RUSHING (ISU) 3-3, Zouzounis 2-(-12). Edwards 2-10, Smith 1-5, Watts 11, 153(PU) 12-32-2 29 7-21, Chambers 1-19, Orton 2-7. Void 221 17-34-0 27:09 3-1 7-36 283 (ISU) PASSING 556 32:51 (PU) 2-20 3-1 RECEIVING (ISU) Edwards 1-0. 1-25, Hunter 1-12, Laurenti 1-11, Washington (PU) 67, Evans 1-20, Noel 1-17. ATTENDANCE WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Redbird quarterback Mike Souza Ind. – Redbird quarterback WEST LAFAYETTE, the field,” “We a first down to keep defense off had to make losing to anyone else,” “Losing to Purdue is not easier than Morales fumbled an Illinois State punt before Seth Purdue’s After a holding penalty on the Boilermakers, another catch by Purdue went up 44-10 after a second, three-yard scurry by the Redbirds trailed by 20 points after three In the first quarter, Orton hooked up with minutes into the second quarter, Two Illinois State 0Purdue 0 20PU 10 10 0 7 – 14 10 – 51 Purdue Turns Up Heat in Redbird Purdue Turns got the Illinois State football team on the board after a 15-yard got the Illinois State football team on but one touchdown and pass to Dwayne Smith in the third quarter could muster in front of 47, 701 one field goal was all the Redbirds as Purdue downed Saturday, in attendance at Ross-Ade Stadium Illinois State, 51-10. head coach Denver Johnson said. “I challenged them at the half team did that.to go out and finish the game and this If the spirit it is, we will make it through and character of team is what I think make it through the rest of this and go back to work Monday and the season. Johnson continued. “ I hate it, I really hate it, but I am proud of our team. They went out and competed. But they were out-manned.” Souza set up the lone ‘Bird Smith recovered it and one play later TD to Smith. crossed Four minutes after ISU scored, Jerod Void the goal line on a three-yard run as Purdue kept a commanding lead, 37-7. eight-yard line on the Purdue Smith placed the Redbird offense and four plays later, Stephen Carroll made a 27-yard field goal to increase Illinois State’s score to double digits. quarter and Purdue topped off to start the final its scoring with Void a 20-yard touchdown pass from Brandon Kirsch to Jameson Evans with four minutes remaining in the game. touchdowns by the Boilermakers. six-yard carry by Joey Harris A mark gave Purdue a 6-0 advantage, before a failed at the 11:20 extra point attempt. John Standeford and quarterback Kyle Orton connected twice on 10- and 24-yard touchdown passes to end the first quarter. Harris on a screen pass that went 57-yards for a score and lifted the Boilermakers to a 27-point lead. 39-yard field goal by Berin A Lacevic with 8:25 remaining in the first half put Purdue up by 30 at the break. The Redbirds netted 60 yards after 30 minutes of play, nine rushing and 51 passing, while the Boilermakers collected 337. 2002 2002 2003 SPRING PROSPECTUS in thefirsthalfwhilePanthersranfor77. Taylor.seven-yard runbyJR ISUwaslimitedto-20yardsrushing interception. Romo withthreeminutesleftinthefirst,followingaSouza of thefirstandthenDevonO’Nealgrabbeda57-yarderfrom by Raymondona10-yardpassfrom Tony Romoatthe5:41mark mark ona27-yardfieldgoalbeforeback-to-backtouchdowns,first by Zouzounisinthefirstquarter.The Panthersscoredatthe10:52 consolation asthe‘Birdstrailed24-0. Andre RaymondwasrecoveredbyBoomerGrigsby. Itwasasmall half gottheRedbirdsonscoreboardafterafumblebyEIU’s EIU wentup45-3. on theclockinthird. The drivewassixplaysfor71yardsand 38-3. Taylor scoredhisthirdtouchdownofthegamewith1:51left four playsfor47yardsandthePanthersincreasedtheirleadto TD, anine-yardplungebyNickEller asthedrivewent Panther Laurenti’s catchwith11:18 toplayinthethirdledanother extra pointforthePanthers,whotookacommanding31-3lead. Taylor, hissecondofthegame.KickerSteveKuehnsecured yard line. The playsetupEIU’s fourth TD, a3-yardscrambleby the thirdplayofhalf,whoreturnedittoIllinoisStatethree- Souza inthefirstquarter, waspickedoff byChadClevelandon back to1978whenEIUbeatISU42-7. Panther winbetweenthetwoschoolsinseries’history, dating the samemark,2-2. The 35-pointmarginofdefeattiedthelargest Stephen Carrollgotthe‘Birdsextrapoint. pass toDwayneSmithforhissecondtouchdownoftheseason. with 18secondsontheclock,MikeSouzaconnecteda14-yard TD ofthegamewith31secondsremaining. Two playslaterand Saturday infrontof10,731atO’BrienFieldCharleston. 45-10win one fieldgoalandtouchdowninthePanther’s continued todominateoffensively astheRedbirdsmanagedjust Eastern Illinoistookaquick17-0leadafterthefirstquarterand Eastern IllinoisBreaksOutEarly Leading 17-0,EasternIllinoisincreaseditsleadto24ona Souza was6-of-14withoneinterceptionbeforebeingreplaced 24-yardkickwith3.2secondsleftinthefirst StephenCarroll’s forcedfumbleatISU’s 38-yardlinebyGeorgeLoweonJon A To startthesecondhalf,Zouzounis,whoreplacedstartingQB Eastern Illinoisimprovesto2-2ontheyearas‘Birdstake Taylor’sChip grabattheEIU15-yardlinesetuponly‘Bird Ill.–Scoringonfourofitsfirstfivepossessions, CHARLESTON, ATTENDANCE Taylor 1-0. Raymond 2-18,Robinson2-8,Osborne1-30,Bumphus 1-17, Hunter 3-20,Laurenti2-25. RECEIVING (ISU) 2-2 4-30 29:50 (EIU) 494 PASSING (ISU) 278 6-51 1-1 30:10 376 16-21-278 Raymond 8-70,Steel10-26,Romo1-5,Kissack1-(-2). 17 32-63-1 342 Watts 3-33,Zouzounis1-(-13). RUSHING (ISU) 22 Time ofPossession 42-216 Penalties-Yards Fumbles-Lost 24-34 Total Offense Passing Yards Passing Rushing Attempts-Yards First Downs ISU 10 45 EIU EIU - - EIU ISU 7 0 EIU EIU 0 21 EIU EIU 7 3 Eastern Illinois17 0 Illinois State - Taylor 3yardrun(Kuehnkick)1:51,3Q Smith14-yardpassfromSouza(Carrollkick),:19,4Q – Eller9yard passfromRomo(Kuehnkick)9:47,3Q – Taylor 3-yardrun(Kuehnkick)13:41,3Q – Caroll24-yard fieldgoal,:00,2Q – Taylor 7-yardrun(Kuehnkick),10:49,2Q – O’Neal57-yard passfromRomo(Kuehnkick),3:50,1Q – Kuehn27 yard fieldgoal,10:52,1Q – Raymond10-yardpassfromRomo(Kuehnkick),5:41,1Q – –Romo16-21-0-278.

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C APSUL to puntkeepingthescore30-7throughthreeperiods. but theBearscouldnotbenefitfromturnoverandwereforced half. SMS’s DarylSmithpickedoff aSouzapasslaterinthethird, sideline totheendzoneonISU’s firstpossessionofthesecond 23 inthethirdquarterwhenhesprinted34yardsdownleft boot anda26-yardkickthatputtheRedbirdsup23-7athalftime. the halfandagainISUcapitilizedwithtwofieldgoals,a37-yard ‘Birds twomoregoldenopportunitiestoincreasetheirleadbefore point lead. Another fumblebySMSinBears’ territorygavethe Carroll connectedona30-yardfieldgoaltogiveIllinoisState10- ISU a14-7advantagewith11:56 leftinthefirsthalf. Quincy Washington rushedinforthescoreona5-yardruntogive turnover. The ‘Birdsneededonlytwoplaystocapitalizewhen Bears’ 5-yardlineandRandolphWaite wasabletorecoverthe SMS puntreturner Anthony Sullivanfumbledthepuntinside goal attemptkeepingthescore7-7atendoffirstquarter. capitalize ontheturnoverwhenBrianLongmisseda39-yardfield fumble byRedbirdquarterbackMikeSouza,butwereunableto The BearswereabletogettheballbackonISU27a pass fromMichaelWhitetoJaySteinbronertiethegameat7. 6-play, 79-yarddrivethatwascappedbya13-yardtouchdown Hancock Stadium. reception oftheseason,buthisfirstscoreasaRedbirdat to therightcornerofendzone.ItwasSmith’s thirdtouchdown Souza connectedwithDwayneSmithfora7-yardtouchdownpass on thedayfourgrabs. touchdown onfivereceptions.Vito Golsonalsoturnedin64yards 33 carries,whileDwayneSmithturnedin64yardsanda rack up167yardsrushingandtwotouchdownsonacareer-high Stadium. Conference victoryoverSouthwestMissouriStateatHancock scores byIllinoisStateasthe‘Birdscruisedtoa30-20Gateway the SMS4-yardlineinsecondquartertosparkfivestraight Illinois StateCruisesPastSMS ATTENDANCE Larson 2-31,Hunter1-11, Statz1-7,Jones1-6,Barber1-2. Dechant 2-9,White1-5. Steinbroner 2-21,Hill2-20,Ennis2-15,Schurman2-9, RECEIVING (SMS) 1-1 7-60 31:43 1-185. 429 PASSING (SMS) 185 4-21 4-2 28:17 15-28-1 326 Davis 10-50,Souza7-20,Watts2-10, Team 24 1-(-3). 25-41-0 267 Schurman 1-1,White5-(-31). RUSHING (SMS) 19 Time ofPossession 53-244 Penalties-Yards Fumbles-Lost 32-59 Total Offense Passing Yards Passing Rushing Attempts-Yards First Downs 20 SMS 30 – SMS – ILS 13 ILS 0 0 ILS ILS 7 ILS 0 SMS ILS 7 16 7 Illinois State SMS Washington wastednotimeincreasingtheIllinoisStateleadto The RedbirdsscoredagainlaterinthequarterwhenStephen Illinois Stategotanicebreakearlyinthesecondquarterwhen SMS (3-3,0-2GFC)answeredontheensuingpossessionwith Illinois State(3-2,1-0GFC)jumpedahead7-0whenMike A Homecomingcrowdof10,283watchedQuincyWashington NORMAL, Ill.–RandolphWaite recoveredafumbledpunton –Washington 34-ydrun(Carrollkick),12:26,3Q – Washington 4-ydrun(Carrollkick),11:56, 2Q – –Smith7-ydpassfromSouza(Carrollkick),7:29,1Q – Carroll26-ydfieldgoal,:03,2Q – Carroll37-ydfieldgoal,2:02,2Q – Carroll30-ydfieldgoal,8:34,2Q –Steinbroner13-ydpassfromWhite(Longkick),5:14,1Q –Hill15-ydpassfromWhite(rushfailed),1:38,4Q Marcos7-ydpassfromWhite(Longkick),3:45,4Q – ES –10,283 #5 – White25-41-1-267. – Linscomb22-71,Gore2-12,Ennis2-6, –Marcos6-87,Gore4-62,Linscomb4-39, (ILS) 30-20 28 –Smith5-64,Golson4-64, (ILS) –Washington 33-167, M ISU SMS (ILS) –Souza15-28- with 308yardsoftotaloffense. offensively, Illinoisfinished including210rushing,whileWestern 68 yardsonthreecatches. The Redbirdstotaled382yards LaMonteJonesledallRedbirdreceiverswith on 7-for-13passing. The Redbirdsonsidekickattemptwasunsuccessful. final score. quarter, addeda6-yardscamper inthefourthquarterforISU’s season, finisheda12-play, 66-yarddriveforISU. side oftheline.Souza’s touchdownrun,hisrushingscoreofthe five pointsonMichaelSouza’s 9-yardoptionrunbehindtheright frame anda15-3Western Illinoislead. half. yard fieldgoalbyJustinLanganatthe2:36markinsecond Leatherneck lead. trickled outofthebackendzoneforasafetyand9-3 plays later, ZouzouniswashitbytheWIUdefenseandball took controloftheRedbirdoffense atISU’sThree 5-yardline. fell aboutthreeyardsshort. to putthe‘Birdswithinonepoint,buthis42-yardfieldgoalattempt the scoreto7-3.Earlyinsecondquarter, Carrollhadachance goal, followinga53-yardDennisButlerkickoff returnandpushed Coleman totakeanearly7-0. yard drivecappedbya6-yardtouchdownrunonreverse Leathernecks quicklyerasedtheirmisfortunewitha14-play, 98- The damp grassatthe2-yardlineonopeningkickoff. the game,whichtotaled98yardsafterReggieGrayslippedin the gameandpushedWestern (5-1,2-1)leadto22-10. pass toStacyColeman.ItwasColeman’s secondtouchdownof Russ Michnaleda99-yardscoringdrivethatendedwith23-yard Gateway FootballConference)drive. one-yard gainandendedtheIllinoisState(3-3overall,1-1 one-half yardline,theLeatherneckdefensedeniedWashington the ‘Birds trailing15-10inafourth-and-goalsituationfromtheWIU resulted ina22-17Leatherneckwin,Saturdaynight. Western Illinois’ goallinestandandapairof98-yard-plusdrives Washington rushedforhisfourthcareer100-yardgame,buta .Ilni 22 – 7 ILS WIU 3 WIU WIU ILS 5 WIU 7 W. Illinois Illinois State ATTENDANCE Larson 1-11, Hunter2-17,Jones3-68,Barber1-6. 12, Luke1-21,Hall1-14. RECEIVING (WIU) 1-1 7-60 30:46 0-112, Zouzounis 13-6-1-60. 382 PASSING (WIU) 172 8-58 2-0 29:14 23-10-0 308 Souza 15-71,Watts 1-1. 20 26-13-1 172 Coleman 2-(-1). RUSHING (WIU) 15 Time ofPossession 53-210 Penalties-Yards Fumbles-Lost 42-136 Total Offense Passing Yards Passing Rushing Attempts-Yards First Downs ILS WIU Souza finishedwith71yardsonthegroundand112 intheair Souza, whostartedfortheRedbirdsandreturnedinthird 11With minutesleftinthegame,Redbirdspulledwithin Langan addeda35-yardfieldgoalforonlyscoringinthethird WIU increaseditsleadtohaftimemargin,12-3,witha37- On thefourthRedbirdseries,quarterbackKevinZouzounis The RedbirdsrespondedwithaStephenCarroll37-yardfield Illinois’ firstdriveof That fourth-quarterdrivetoppedWestern Illinoisquarterback On theensuingpossession,Western finishedwithagame-high127yards,butthe Washington IllinoisStateseniorrunningbackQuincy MACOMB, Ill.– Redbirds MissaRoadWinby –Carroll37-ydfieldgoal.6:17,1Q – Souza9-ydrun(Carrollkick,11:00, 4Q Souza6-ydrun(Carrollkick),1:18,4Q – –Coleman23-ydpassfromMichna(Langankick)2:43,4Q – –Team Safety, 7:10,2Q – –Coleman6-ydrun(Langankick),9:41,1Q – Langan35-ydfieldgoal,5:06,3Q – Langan37-ydfieldgoal,2:36,2Q 0014 0 17 – 30 –10,113 G #6 G – Michna23-10-0-172. (ILS) – Lawson25-120,Michna11-16, Yellin 3-5, AME –Coleman4-110,Yellin 2-15,Matthews2- AME –Washington 30-127,Davis4-13, Inches (ILS) #6- #4- –Smith3-45,Golson2-17, I ISU WIU AT AT (ILS) W E G –Souza13-7- ESTERN ASTERN AME #5-SMS I I LLINOIS LLINOIS OWA 2003 SPRING PROSPECTUS I LLINOIS ENTUCKY I – K (WKU) ORTHERN N OUTHERN ESTERN – Michael 2-7-0- AT ILS WKU (WKU) 30–9 #7 - S #7 #8 - #9 - W AME AME AME – Larson 2-20, Laurenti 1-14, Smith 1-11, G #9 G – Washington 15-66, Edwards 3-14, Souza 9- – Washington 0000–0 G – Souza 8-21-1-58. – 5,600 Illinois State, 9-0 Illinois State, – Fraizer 30-119, Bradley 14-67, Johnson 5-56, – Martinez 34-yd field goal, :12, 2Q – Martinez 24-yd field goal, 4:35, 3Q (WKU) – Martinez 20-yd field goal, 10:37, 2Q Western Kentucky Shuts Out Western BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky kicker Peter – Western BOWLING GREEN, Ky. first time since they lost 52- The Redbirds were shut out for the its never got Gateway, Illinois State, 5-4 overall, 3-2 in the finished with 66 yards on the ground for Quincy Washington Redbirds the entire game The Hilltopper defense hounded the an early opportunity to Kentucky (7-3, 5-1) missed Western A sack on third down by Jonathan Friend and Ray Robinson Kentucky was able to start from the ISU 34-yardline Western An interception by Souza gave the Hilltoppers the ball at their Martinez converted a 4:35 remaining in the third quarter, With Illinois State Ky.Western 0WKU 6 WKU WKU First DownsRushing Attempts-YardsPassingPassing Yards OffenseTotal 27-62Fumbles-LostPenalties-Yards 61-259 of PossessionTime 7RUSHING (ILS) (-18). 58 21-8-1Miller 4-14, Michael 7-3, Reaves 1-0. 15 120 22:34 1-0 8-3-0 4-39 (ILS) PASSING 77 336 52, Reaves 1-1-0-25. 37:36 5-34 3-0 RECEIVING (ILS) 1-0. Golson 1-6, Hunter 1-5, Barber 1-2, Washington Reaves 1-47, Rooney 1-25, Hayes 1-5. ATTENDANCE Martinez converted three of his five field goal attempts to provide Martinez converted three of his five by defense as Illinois State in a game dominated the only offense fell to the Hilltoppers, 9-0. 9, 2000. 0 at Northern Illinois on September in rhythm, had only seven first downs and was unable to offense entire game. Boomer Grigsby get the ball in Hilltopper territory the tackles. led the ‘Birds on defense with 19 total mark on the season, while Illinois State and broke the 1,000-yard for 58 yards. Michael Souza was 8-for-21 passing recording five sacks and an interception. jump on the scoreboard when Martinez missed a 34-yard field goal at the 8:27 mark of the first quarter when the ball his the right upright. with five minutes left in the first quarter ended the Hilltoppers’ next drive and also kept the game scoreless through one period. on the ensuing possession after forcing the Redbirds to punt from their endzone and took a 3-0 lead with 10:40 left in the first half on a 20-yard field goal. 34-yard drive that was own 49 yardline and resulted in a nine-play, capped by a 34-yard field goal by Martinez for a 6-0 WKU lead. 51-yard 24-yard field goal to give WKU a 9-0 lead on a five-play, drive highlighted by a 47-yard completion from Jason Michael to Jerome Reaves. – (UNI) ILS UNI 29 UNI 31-20 – Smith 4-51, Barber 3-60, Golson 3-33, #8 – Washington 26-104, Edwards 6-21, Souza – Washington 10 0 0 21 – 31 ES – Souza 13-33-0-184, Zouzounis 2-3-0-18. – 9,241 – Petrie 16-60, Breeland 6-32. Benge 24-112, (UNI) Galles 74-yd pass from Petrie (Hoambrecker kick), 13:52, 1Q – Petrie 8-19-1-241. – Hoambrecker 24-yd field goal, 4:43, 1Q – Hoambrecker 37-yd field goal, 4:30, 4Q – Carroll 47-yd field goal, 9:22, 1Q – Souza 3-yd run (Carroll kick), :06, 4Q – Sanderson 67-yd pass from Petrie (Hoambrecker kick), 7:15, 2Q – – Barber 22-yd pass from Souza (Carroll kick), :20, 1Q – Golson 4-yd pass from Souza (Carroll kick), 8:27, 4Q – Barber 33-yd pass from Souza (Carroll kick), 1:44, 4Q Sanderson 2-80, Mays 2-27, Galles 1-74, Santifer 1-41, ILS UNI ILS UNI ILS UNI ILS ILS First DownsRushing Attempts-YardsPassingPassing Yards OffenseTotal Fumbles-Lost 44-144Penalties-Yards of PossessionTime 46-204 RUSHING (ILS) 12-19. 21 (ILS) 202PASSING 36-15-0(UNI) 346 19 29:31 4-30 2-1 19-8-1 RECEIVING (ILS) 241 2-29, Hunter 2-14, Larson 1-14. Washington 30:29 445 9-70 1-1 Breeland 1-12, Surrency 1-7. ATTENDANCE CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – Junior quarterback Michael Souza Iowa CEDAR FALLS, line without a defender Barber snagged the ball at the 1-yard minute and eight it only took one Back in the first quarter, quick start shock of UNI’s Illinois State (5-3, 3-1) overcame the up 10-3 with a 24- Mackenzie Hoambrecker put the Panthers The Panthers took a 17-10 halftime lead after the only score in The two teams battled through a scoreless third quarter before a 10- Again, UNI had an answer as Hoambrecker topped off led the Redbird rushing attack with his fourth- Washington Dwayne Smith grabbed four balls for 51 yards, while Barber Illinois State Northern Iowa 10 7UNI 0 3 – 20 Redbirds End Road Skid; Bounce Redbirds

connected with Ramon Barber on a game-winning 33-yard connected with Ramon Barber on a State to a 31-20 win over touchdown reception to lead Illinois Conference action, Saturday Northern Iowa in Gateway Football night. the endzone for the Redbirds in a 15-yard radius and walked into Souza poured salt in the first road victory in their last nine tries. with six seconds left to seal wound with a 3-yard touchdown run the come-from-behind victory. to take a 7-0 lead when seconds for Northern Iowa (4-4, 1-3) Tom on a 74-yard touchdown pass. Petrie connected with Eddie Gallas with a 47-yard field goal by by responding on the ensuing drive capped a 11- kick, his 10th of the year, Stephen Carroll. Carroll’s 51-yard drive, which was kept alive on a 15-yard personal play, foul penalty by UNI. The Redbirds first quarter. yard field goal at the 4:43 mark in the continued to trade punches with UNI, as freshman Ramon Barber hauled in his first collegiate touchdown on a 22-yard pass from Michael Souza to knot the game at 10-10. the second frame. Petrie launched another bomb with a 67-yard The scoring drive followed a touchdown pass to Ben Sanderson. Adam Benge fumbled the ball on series of turnovers where UNI’s line, but Illinois State wasn’t able to capitalize as his own 11-yard bobbled the handoff on the UNI 2-yard line. Quincy Washington Souza found Golson in the right corner of the endzone on a 4-yard fade pattern to deadlock the score at 17-17 with 8:25 left in the touchdown marked the 16th of his career and contest. Golson’s 62-yard drive. his fourth of the season and finished a 11-play, 72-yard drive with a 37-yard field goal and a 20-17 Northern play, Iowa lead with 4:30 left on the clock. 104 yards tied the straight 100-yard performance. Washington’s ISU record for consecutive 100-yard rushing games. Souza ended the day completing 13-of-33 for 184 yards and three touchdowns. finished with three catches, two for touchdowns, and 60 yards. APSUL (ILS) C

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– Souza 13-yd run (Carroll kick), 6:06, 3Q – Edwards 1-yd run (Carroll kick), 4:14, 3Q – Edwards 9-yd run (Carroll kick), 7:51, 4Q – Abdulqaadir 1-yd run (Everhard kick), 11:22, 2Q – 2-yd run (Everhart kick), 3:02, 4Q Abdulqaadir – – Souza 9-yd run (Carroll kick), 14:46, 2Q – 15-yd run (Carroll kick), 9:39, 3Q Washington NORMAL, Ill led the rushing attack for the Redbirds Quincy Washington had both its touchdowns Southern Illinois (4-4, 2-1 Gateway) the game The Redbird defense set the tone throughout in offense Illinois State (4-3, 2-1 Gateway) held the Salukis’ Illinois State quarterback However early in the second quarter, Hunter deep in Saluki territory on the first fumble by Troy A The ‘Birds weren’t ready to relinquish their lead just yet. On Souza showed off his ground attack again with 6:06 left in the An interception by Cerone Colvin at the Redbird 19-yardline S. IllinoisIllinois State 0ILS 0SIU ILS ILS 7ILS ILS SIU 7 -First DownsRushing Attempts-Yards 14 PassingPassing Yards OffenseTotal Fumbles-Lost 50-216Penalties-Yards of PossessionTime 46-268 RUSHING (SIU) 16Robinson 7-41, Bucki 1-3. Barber 1-8. Davis 3-11, 2-11, 10-64, Edwards 9-42, Watts 90 19-9-2 285 29 (SIU) PASSING 32:37 6-49 2-1 31-16-0 – Souza 31-16-0-275. 275 27:23 537 RECEIVING (SIU) 6-47 3-3 Abdulqaadir 1-2. Abbott 1-22, Bucki 1-5, Smith 4-71, Barber 3-81, Statz 2-6, Hunter 1-4. ATTENDANCE Redbirds Stun No. 25 Southern Redbirds ran f or two touchdowns and Boomer Grigsby had a career-high ran f or two touchdowns and Boomer No. 25 Southern Illinois 21 total tackles as Illinois State stunned fans, the largest crowd this 35-14 in front of 12,415 Family Day season at Hancock Stadium. Golson touchdown. Vito with 126 yards on the ground and one yards, while Souza 113 finished the game with six catches for hrew for 275 yards and no interceptions. nation’s leading rusher (203.5 Abdulqaadir,the come from Mo on the Abdulqaadir was limited to 103 yards yards per game). being named the starting ground, his lowest performance since third game of the year. running back for the Salukis in their game ranked fifth in today’s allowing the Salukis, who came into yards of total 118 football, only in I-AA the nation for total offense after the ISU offenseoffense scored its fourth touchdown of the The 14-point performance for the game late in the third quarter. Salukis ties their lowest point total for the season when they scored 14 against Southeast Missouri State on September 7. check throughout the first quarter allowing SIU one first down and by the nation’s including only eight yards 30 yards of total offense, costly turnovers by the Two Abdulqaadir. rusher Mo leading I-AA line, kept the including a fumble on the SIU 11-yard ‘Birds offense, ISU from putting any points on the scoreboard. Mike Souza gave the ‘Birds a 7-0 lead with a nine-yard scramble to the endzone. It was his third rushing touchdown in the last two The Redbirds had three other opportunities in the second games. quarter to extend their lead, but two missed field goals by Stephen Carroll and a 57-yard punt return for a touchdown by Dennis Butler called back by a penalty kept ISU with its seven-point advantage heading into halftime. play from scrimmage of the second half proved costly for Illinois State as Southern Illinois marched 29 yards in seven plays to tie Abdulqaadir recorded the touchdown on a one- the game at 7-7. yard rush up the middle. put together a six-play, the ensuing possession, the ISU offense 89-yard drive capped by a 15-yard run by Quincy Washington giving the Redbirds a 14-7 lead with 10 minutes left in the third. third when he rushed 13 yards for the score to extend Illinois lead to 21-7. But the ‘Birds weren’t done and following a State’s blocked Saluki punt by Ray Robinson, ISU was able to mount a 43-yard drive capped by a one-yard run by Sha-ron two-play, Edwards for his first career touchdown in a Redbird uniform. 21-point lead and kept kept the Salukis from cutting into the ‘Bird’s Sha-ron Edwards the score at 28-7 heading into the fourth quarter. put up another score with eight minutes left in the game when he rushed 10 yards to the right side of the endzone for the touchdown to put Illinois State up 35-7. 2002 2002 2003 SPRING PROSPECTUS possession mostofthefinalperiod. fourth quarterasMaysandtheYSUoffensive linemaintained zone, totaketheleadforfirsttime.Neitherteamscoredin from Aaron MarshalltoJeraldBurleyintherightcornerofend State againscoredonfourthdown,thistimea34-yardpass the PenguinsballbackinRedbirdterritoryand Youngstown Mays totheleftsidetiegameat17. was abletopunchitinfourplayslateron4th-and-1arunby yardline with4:28remaininginthethirdquarter. Youngstown State Redbird territorygavethePenguinsballbackatISU’s10- which rankssixthintheIllinoisStaterecordbook. Washington’s eighthrushingtouchdownandthe15thofhiscareer, by Washington Itwas with10:08leftinthethirdquarter. on 10playstopullahead17-10afive-yardrunupthemiddle Stewart withthreesecondsremaining. were abletotiethegame,10-10,ona42-yardfieldgoalbyJake asthePenguins yardline withfouryardstogo. The gamblepaidoff to gambleonafourth-down-and-foursituationfromtheRedbird42 by P.J. Mays,hisninthrushingtouchdownoftheseason. plays tocuttheIllinoisStateleadthree,10-7,onafour-yardrun ensuing possession,thePenguinsmarched72yardsonnine to capadrivehighlightedby21-yardrunWashington. Onthe endzone fromthreeyardsoutwith9:52remaininginthefirsthalf quarter. ItwasthesecondlongestfieldgoalinRedbirdhistory. field goalthatputIllinoisStateahead3-0with5:45leftinthefirst Carroll setaHancockStadiumrecordwithcareer-long56-yard quarter. scores asthePenguinsovercamea17-10deficitinthird with thevictory.Three keyfourth-downconversionsledto YSU third quarterasthePenguins,6-4,4-3inGateway, cameaway set uponetouchdownandanon-sidekickledtoanotherinthe Quincy Washington’s 73yardson23carries,butaninterception home gamefortheRedbirdsthisseason. points inthesecondhalfandbeatIllinoisState24-17final Youngstowntouchdowns tohelp Statescore14unanswered A successfulon-sidekickattemptontheensuingkickoffA gave interceptionofaMikeSouzapassdeepin Matt Mechling’s On thefirstdriveofsecondhalf,Redbirdswent58yards 1:09remaininginthefirsthalf, YoungstownWith Statedecided Sha-ron Edwardsputthe‘Birdsup10-0whenhedoveinto The RedbirdswerefirstonthescoreboardwhenStephen Illinois State,5-5overall,3-3intheGateway, wereledby Ill.-P.J.NORMAL, Maysrushedfor146yardsandtwo ATTENDANCE 16, Smith1-13,Laurenti1-4. Schumacher 1-26,Larmon1-16. 2-0 7-58 RECEIVING (YSU) 24:35 102 1-102. 57-198 24-10-2 1-0 4-45 35:25 PASSING (YSU) 13 72-323 14-8-0 108 73, Souza5-10,Edwards5-13. Logan 3-11, Burns6-10,Marshall9-3. 19 RUSHING (YSU) 33-96 Time ofPossession Penalties-Yards 58-215 Fumbles-Lost Total Offense Passing Yards Passing Rushing Attempts-Yards First Downs YSU YSU ILS YSU YSU ILS ILS Illinois State Youngstown St. Redbirds LoseLead,Gameto –Carroll56-ydfieldgoal,5:45,1Q – Washington 50-ydrun,10:08,3Q – Washington – Edwards3-ydrun,9:52,2Q –Burley34-ydpassfromMarshall,:20,3Q – Mays1-ydrun,2:20,3Q – Stewart42-ydfieldgoal,:03,2Q Mays4-ydrun,6:38,2Q – Youngstown State24-17 #10

–6,458 770-14 - 24 0 - 7 0 14 37 010 – Marshall8-13-0-108. – Mays32-146,Doby4-33,Rycraft1-17, G –Burley2-42,Dlugosz2-12,Mays AME (ILS) –Golson5-65,Statz1- S ISU YSU (ILS) (ILS) – Washington 23- –Washington –Souza10-23-

C APSUL least a.500recordforthefourthtimeinlastfiveyears. the ‘Birdsin2002. at halftimeandcomebacktowinthesecondroadvictoryfor 20-12. ItwasthethirdtimethisseasonRedbirdshavetrailed goal thathelpedsecuretheRedbirdvictory, cushioningtheleadto until 4:26wasleftontheclockandCarrollkickeda32-yardfield season. game. ItwasWashington’s 16thcareer TD andninthofthe at the13-minutemarktogiveIllinoisStateitsfirstleadof crucial firstdownandfourplayslaterrushedforaseven-yardrun ensued, Washington pushedthroughtheSycamore linefora State’s MikeBlough, As thetimeexpiredandfourthquarter forced fumbleonReesebyStuartSandswasrecoveredIllinois extra point. to withintwooftheSycamores,12-10,afterCarrollscored Golson setupa15-yardpassfortheRedbirds,pullingIllinoisState yard completionfromKevinZouzounis,whoreplacedSouza,to fiveminutesleftinthethirdquarter,year ontheroad.With a25- Illinois Statetrailed12-3after30minutesofplay. season andhiscareerwith29consecutivegamesacatchas reach.Golsonfinished the scoring territorywasoutofGolson’s on theeightyardlinebutthirddown,Souza’s passinto to Golsonforagainof29yards,the‘Birdswereinscoringposition seconds ontheclock. After twocompletepassesfromMikeSouza half afterStephenCarrollhithis12thfieldgoaloftheyearwith45 through hisfingers,leavingthescoreat12-0. pass wasintendedforTommy Signarsintheendzone,butitsailed pass atthe6:52mark.Goingfortwo-pointconversion,Reese’s when QBJulianReeseconnectedwithChrisLewisonafive-yard missinghisfourthPATextra pointeffort, oftheyear. Indiana StatekickerMikeMegyesi(22-26)couldn’tconnectonthe rushed forhissecondtouchdownoftheyear, athree-yardscurry. jumped toanearlysix-pointleadinthesecondwhenSosoDede playing timeinthewin. the year. EverymemberoftheRedbirdtravelingteamrecorded receiving gameunderheadcoachDenverJohnsonandhisthirdof Washington fifth100-yard rushedfor74yards.ItwasGolson’s game withsevencatchesand136receivingyardswhile Indiana Statefallsto5-7and3-4ontheyear. Golsonendedthe victory andendedtheseason6-5,4-3inGatewaywhile at MemorialStadiuminTerre Haute,Ind. State, 20-12,Saturdayinfrontof2,652peoplefrigidconditions the IllinoisStatefootballteamcomefrombehindtobeatIndiana each scoredatouchdowninthefinalgameoftheircareerstohelp With theupsetoverSycamores,IllinoisStateguaranteedat Up 17-12afterCarrollmadegoodonhisPAT, thescoreheld The ‘Birdsgotabreakwith1:31remaininginthethirdafter TD ofthe Illinois Statecamebackinthethirdtoscoreitsninth The Redbirdsmanagedtogetpointsontheboardbefore continuedtotakecharge Up bysix,theIndianaStateoffense scorelessgamethroughthefirstquarter,A theSycamores The RedbirdsspoiledtheSycamore’s seniordaywiththe Ind.-VitoGolsonandQuincyWashington TERRE HAUTE, Redbirds RallyAgainstIndiana State, EndSeasonwitha20-12 ATTENDANCE Shields 3-19,Dede2-27,Karagory1-23. Larson 1-5. 4-3 RECEIVING (ISU) 11-101 28:39 152 (INLS) 69-282 2-2 5-43 27-18-0 31:21 PASSING (ISU) 19 73-260 22-13-0 183 Zouzounis 2-3. Shields 6-27. 24 RUSHING (INSU) 42-130 Time ofPossession Penalties-Yards 51-77 Fumbles-Lost Total Offense Passing Yards Passing 12 Rushing Attempts-Yards First Downs - 0 ILS ILS ILS 0 ILS INSU INSU 12 0 Indiana State Illinois State – Carroll32-ydfieldgoal,4:22,4Q 7-ydrun,12:37,4Q – Washington – Golson15-ydpass,5:01,3Q Carroll25-ydfieldgoal,:45,2Q – –Dede3-ydrun,13:48,2Q – Lewis5-ydpass.6:52,2Q –Reese18-26-0-152. (INSU) (ILS) ES #11 –2,652 371 20 - 10 7 03 – Zouzounis7-11-0-117, Souza6-11-0-66. –Golson7-136,Smith4-34,Statz1-8, – Reese18-87,Dede10-27,Karagory6-27, –Washington 32-74,Edwards,7-33, –Lewis5-43,Signars3-27,King3-24, 30 Win S INSU ISU G AME #10-Y G AME #11-I OUNGSTOWN NDIANA S S TATE TATE