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20062005 SeasonSeason OutlookOutlook Experienced Team Awaits New Leader Veterans should make life easier for new quarterback in 2006 Outlook For the first time in three years, Bruce Gradkowski their action on the field rather than have us just choose will not be calling the signals for the Toledo football one,” said Amstutz. program. But Rocket head coach Tom Amstutz isn’t ex- One reason Amstutz is not fretting too much is that he actly losing sleep over the departure of one of the most knows he has a veteran team that is loaded with talent at prominent quarterbacks in school just about every other position. This history. should give the new quarterback Coaches You see, Amstutz and his Rock- some breathing room. ets have been here before, and done “We expect our returning players just fine, thank you. to make the quarterback’s job easier, Following a MAC Champion- to give the quarterback time to ship in Amstutz’s rookie season in catch up to the rest of our offense,” 2001, the Rockets needed to replace Amstutz said. Players All-MAC quarterback Tavares Of the 24 starterson Toledo’s Bolden. Senior Brian Jones stepped 2005 roster, 16 are back this year, in and led UT to a 2002 MAC West including eight on offense, seven title. A year later, a sophomore on defense and the punter. Of the 44 named Gradkowski took over and players on the offensive and defen- led UT to an 8-3 season, including sive two-deep in last year’s GMAC a win over No. 9 Pittsburgh. Bowl, 34 are back this year.

Opponents So it would seem that Am- Among the key returnees on stutz and his staff are on familiar offense are All-MAC players John ground. Greco, a first-team offensive tackle, “We’ve done this three other and senior tight end Chris Hopkins, times before, actually,” said Amstutz, a second-team selection. Other top who has won at least eight games in returning offensive players include each of his five seasons as head senior wide receiver Steve Odom 2005 Review coach. “Remember, we had to teach (55 receptions, six TDs in 2005) and Sophomore Clint Cochran played in six Tavares Bolden a whole new offense games in 2005, completing 74 percent of junior running back Jalen Parmele in 2001. Our staff is experienced at his passes. (294 yards). it. We know it’s a process you have Much of the talent that made to go through. Patience is required Toledo’s defense one of the best in of us to give a guy a chance to develop and become a the MAC in 2005 is also back. The challenge now will History good quarterback.” be to find new leaders to help this group reach the same The battle to assume the helm as UT’s quarterback level of performance as last year’s crew. began last spring and continues in training camp this Toledo ranked No. 1 in the MAC and 21st in the na- August, with two — and possibly three — young signal- tion in total defense in 2005, allowing just 316 yards per callers vying for the job. Last year’s back-up, sophomore game in Tim Rose’s first season as defensive coordinator. Clint Cochran, would appear to be the leading candidate, But three of the team’s four leading tacklers—linebackers

Records but redshirt freshman Brandon Summers made a big Anthony Jordan and David Thomas, as well as free safety impression on Amstutz last spring. Amstutz is also high Keon Jackson—have graduated. New leaders will have on incoming freshman Aaron Opelt. to step up and take their place. Amstutz said he does not expect to make a final “I spent time this winter working and talking about decision on the quarterback position until about a week leadership with our team,” said Amstutz. “It’s important before the season opener at Iowa State on Aug. 31. that when a group of seniors leave, a new group of leaders “I’d like to give the players time to compete for the emerges.”

University position and let them decide who the quarterback is by Some candidates to lead the Rocket ‘D’ are senior 14 TOLEDO FOOTBALL - 2005 GMAC Bowl Champion 20062005 SeasonSeason OutlookOutlook

linebacker Mike Alston, a first-team All-MAC pick in are junior tackle John Greco, a first-team All-MAC pick Outlook 2005, and junior free safety Tyrrell Herbert, who was in 2005, and junior guard David Perkins, who should be second on the team with 94 tackles in 2005. a solid candidate for league honors this season. “It’s always good to have the core of your offensive The following is a closer look at the Rockets by posi- line returning,” said Amstutz, a former trench warrior tion: himself back in the day. “Experience counts at that position. We have four starters back and some other guys Coaches Quarterback who have played. We have good veteran leadership in Yes, Bruce Gradkowski is gone, but shed no tears for John Greco and Dave Perkins. This will be their third year offensive coordinator John Shannon. His offensive line together as starters, which is very important.” returns basically intact, all his receivers and tight ends Toledo’s other returners on the offensive line are are back and he has a stable of excellent running backs senior center Hassan Adebesin and senior right tackle to carry the Rockets’ ground attack. Jerry Aguwa. Any number of players could be vying

So that leaves the quarterback position as the only for the open right guard position, though senior Jesse Players question mark on offense. Head coach Tom Amstutz is in Anderson has the most experience. no rush to name his starting QB, so until that happens, all the candidates will need to prepare to assume the role. Running Backs Obviously, sophomore Clint Cochran has a decided Toledo’s only problem at running back may be finding edge in experience on the other candidates. Cochran saw enough footballs for a talented stable of players at a action in six games in 2005, including a start on national position that could go six-deep. Experience has taught Opponents TV in the Fresno State game when Gradkowski was out Amstutz that you can’t have too many good running backs, with an injury. He completed 16-of-24 passes for 163 however. yards and one TD against the Bulldogs. For the season “It’s important in our system that we have a group he connected on 32-of-43 passes (74.4 percent) for 262 of running backs that we can rotate so we always have a yards and one TD. fresh back in there,” said Amstutz.

“Clint Cochran is the guy with the best grasp of the At the top of the list is junior Jalen Parmele, who 2005 Review offense right now,” said Amstutz. “He has a good arm, he battled nagging injuries in 2005 but looked to be in top can run the offense and he has the most experience.” shape last spring. Parmele ran for 294 yards and three The other returning candidate is redshirt freshman TDs in 2005, averaging 4.6 yards per carry. Sophomore Brandon Summers. At 6-0, 187 pounds, Summers is a Richard Davis had a chance to play as a freshman, gaining quick, athletic playmaker. “Brandon Summers has shown 256 yards on an impressive 7.1 yards per carry. Junior outstanding arm strength and outstanding mobility,” said -Continued next page- Amstutz. “I thought he took another big step forward History in execution and understanding our offense last spring.” Amstutz is also quite high on incoming freshman Aaron Opelt, who ran a spread-style offense last year at Fremont Ross High School. “Aaron is used to running a spread offense, working from a shot-gun position. That will help Records prepare him to learn our offense,” said Amstutz. Offensive Line Whoever earns the starting quarterback job will have a veteran offensive line to protect him.

Four starters return on a line that allowed a MAC- University best 13 sacks in 2005 and powered a running attack that finished 13th in the nation, averaging 217 yards per game on the ground. Toledo running backs have grown accustomed to holes created by Manning the all-important left side of the line David Perkins (left) and John Greco (right).

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-Continued from previous page- team with 31 catches and four TDs, Scooter McDougle redshirted in including two critical scores in the 44- 2005 while he recovered from off- 41 double-overtime win at Bowling season knee surgery, but he was Green. Senior Josh Powell caught 16 Outlook a devastating bulldozer in 2004, passes, while sophomore John Allen gaining 620 yards and scoring had 20 receptions and five TDs. seven TDs in half a season’s work. “(Hopkins) making all-conference McDougle is also Toledo’s most was a tribute to his hard work, but sure-handed receiver out of the also maybe a tribute to our tight ends backfield, picking up 28 receptions as a group,” said Amstutz. “He sort

Coaches in 2004. His key is getting back into of represented the group with that game shape; he saw only limited honor.” action in spring practice. Allen, at 6-5 and 215 pounds, creates “Scooter has had enough time match-up problems for defenses. “He’s since his injury to heal,” said a threat as a receiver,” Amstutz said. Amstutz. “Now it’s just a matter “It’s tough for teams to match up of getting in good running-back with him. We like linebackers trying Players Junior Jalen Parmele ran for 294 yards shape.” as a sophomore and 183 as a freshman, to cover him. We feel it gives us an Newcomers to watch include and has six touchdowns to his credit. advantage.” redshirt freshman DaJuane Collins, who was impressive in spring ball. Secondary Two true freshmen with impressive credentials, Bruce If the Rockets’ defense is going to be No. 1 in the Frieson and Dontae Jones, will also be given a chance MAC again this year, it will need a big boost from its to compete for playing time. experienced secondary. Junior free safety Tyrrell Herbert Opponents and junior cornerback Nigel Morris look to be the lead- Receivers ers of that group. Herbert was second on the team with Toledo returns all of its top receivers, including senior 94 tackles in 2005, broke up six passes and was seventh Steve Odom. Odom has started every game in his Rocket in the country with five forced fumbles. Morris is a two- career, and has caught at least one pass in 37 games, the year starter who has 109 tackles and four interceptions longest streak in the nation. He ranks fourth on UT’s all- in his career. time list with 170 career receptions. “Both Tyrrell and Nigel have a lot of experience and 2005 Review “Steve Odom is the leader of the group,” said a lot of ability. We’re going to count on their leadership Amstutz. “He has the most experience with three years to make plays back there,” said Amstutz. as a starter. We’ll rely on him to be the go-to guy.” Herbert’s counterpart at strong safety could be redshirt Other returners include junior Andrew Hawkins freshman Lester Richmond. Richmond was impressive (28 receptions, 2 TDs), sophomore Nick Moore (24 during spring practice, as were sophomore Jeff Green

History receptions, four TDs), junior David Washington (nine and redshirt freshman Chris Faison. receptions, one TD) and sophomore Andre Redd (eight Morris’ counterpart as cornerback the past two sea- receptions). sons, Antonio Malone, is gone but senior Bo Martin “You need more than one guy making plays at has three years of experience under his belt, including receiver, and I think we have that,” said Amstutz. “We 15 tackles and two interceptions as a junior. Sophomore started to see David Washington make plays last year. Keiron Brown, who had 18 tackles as a reserve strong Nick Moore finished strong in his freshman year. Andrew safety as a freshman, made the move to corner last spring Records Hawkins has good speed and ability to make plays. We and could see significant action all around the secondary. also need some of our other guys to improve over last Redshirt freshman Walter Atkins could also be vying for year and to step up and contribute.” playing time. Toledo is blessed with depth at tight end, as well. The Amstutz may also be looking at some true freshmen Rockets have three returning tight ends who combined to see some action in the secondary this fall. for 67 receptions in 2005, including second-team All- “We signed some really good football players to help MAC pick Chris Hopkins. Hopkins was second on the us right away in the secondary,” said Amstutz. “Our class University

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exciting young players that should come in and give Outlook us depth and provide competition.” Linebackers Despite the loss of Anthony Jordan and David Thomas, Toledo’s linebacking corps still looks very solid. Both starting outside linebackers, seniors Mike Alston and Mike Chamberlain, are back. Alston Coaches earned first-team All-MAC honors in 2005, gather- ing 59 tackles and a team-high 12.5 tackles for loss, including 9.5 sacks. Chamberlain matched Alston’s 59 tackles and added 6.0 tackles for loss. Alston earned Defensive Player of the Game honors

at the 2005 GMAC Bowl, where he had three sacks. He Players is a legitimate candidate for MAC Defensive Player of the Year honors. “Mike is a special player,” said Amstutz. “He has the speed and football instincts to make plays, as a both a pass rusher and outside at linebacker. He’s very

versatile and a big part of our defense. We can put him Opponents in a lot of different places on the field.” Toledo has outstanding depth at outside linebacker, as well. Junior Greg Hay (43 tackles) saw a lot of action as a reserve outside linebacker and was a starter when Chamberlain was out with an injury. Juniors

Brandon Alexander (15 tackles) and Shaun Fitzgib- 2005 Review Linebacker Mike Alston celebrates one of his three sacks in bons (nine tackles) also are battle-tested. last year’s GMAC Bowl. His 4.5 speed makes him a constant At inside linebacker, junior Steven Morrison (31 threat to reach the quarterback. tackles, 4.0 TFL) moved from his outside position last spring and appears to have a starting spot sewn up. of true freshmen will challenge for playing time in the Other top candidates at inside linebacker include junior secondary. We have gifted athletes coming in and I expect Marques McFarlin (nine tackles) and sophomore Keith them to provide excellent competition for playing time Forestal (eight tackles). when they get on campus.” History Special Teams Defensive Line Toledo’s special teams look solid, though a question The Rockets return their defensive line two-deeps ba- mark remains for the vital placekicking spot vacated by sically intact, with juniors Sean Williamson (28 tackles, 2005 MAC Special Teams Player of the Year Jason Rob- 6.5 TFL) and Patrick Clark (17 tackles, 2.5 TFL) joining bins. Junior Mike Krispinsky held the job last spring, senior J.P. Bekasiak (22 tackles, 4.0 TFL) up front. but he will be challenged by incoming freshman Alex Records “We have a new D-line coach, Mark Rhea, and I Steigerwald in training camp. Krispinsky shared kickoff thought our players there really worked hard this spring duties with Robbins over the past two seasons, though he to show him what they can do,” said Amstutz. has not attempted a field goal as a collegian. Another senior, Seth Thitoff, led the defensive line- Junior Brett Kern is back for his third year as the men in tackles with 31 as a back-up, adding 6.0 tackles punter, while sophomore Jeremy Mack returns as the long

for loss. Juniors Bernard Faithful (25 tackles) and Nick snapper. University Lawrence (six tackles, 2.5 TFL) also add depth to the On the return side, the Rockets finished second in the line. Junior Tyree Pollard (11 tackles, 3.0 TFL), spent MAC in kickoff returns (21.8) and fourth in kickoff cover- some time on the offensive line last spring but probably age (17.6 avg.) in 2005. Steve Odom should be the main will be back on the defensive side of the ball this fall. man for kickoff and punt returns. He averaged 24.8 yards “We have a lot of experience but we also have some per kickoff return and 6.3 yards per punt return in 2005. TOLEDO FOOTBALL - 2005 GMAC Bowl Champion 17 20062005 PreseasonPreseason DepthDepth ChartChart

Offense Left Tackle Left Guard Center Right Guard Right Tackle 79 John Greco Outlook 64 DavID Perkins 70 Hassan Adebesin 69 Jesse Anderson 63 Jerry Aguwa 60 Sean Zabinski 74 Chad Diggs 72 Patrick Dawson 78 Kevin Kilgo 73 Greg Luna 71 Sam Azner 55 Jim Wesolowski 50 Buster Garrett 59 Matt Tramba 67 Shawn Glase

Wide Receiver (X) Wide Receiver (Z) Wide Receiver (A) Wide Receiver (W)* 4 David Washington 80 Steve Odom 1 Nick Moore 5 Trumaine Smith 88 Stephen Williams 84 Andre Redd 9 D.J. Nichols 85 Robin Bailey 2 Andrew Hawkins Coaches * Used in 4-receiver formations

Tight End Quarterback Running Back 91 Chris Hopkins 11 Clint Cochran 33 Jalen Parmele 83 John Allen 6 Brandon Summers 27 Richard Davis 86 Josh Powell 12 John Goolsby 22 DaJuane Collins 81 Tom Burzine 10 Scooter McDougle

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Defensive End Defensive Tackle Defensive End 35 Seth Thitoff 96 J.P. Bekasiak 87 Patrick Clark 57 Bernard Faithful 51 Aaron Albritton 92 Sean Williamson

Opponents 94 John Duhé 75 Alfred Martin 61 Tyree Pollard

Outside Linebacker Inside Linebacker Inside Linebacker Outside Linebacker 44 Mike Alston 54 Keith Forestal 7 Steven Morrison 15 MiCHAEL Chamberlain 39 Shaun Fitzgibbons 48 Beau Brudzinski 46 Eric Heller 32 Greg Hay 95 Nick Lawrence 17 Ted Rath 59 David Fatula 45 Marques McFarlin 2005 Review

Cornerback Free Safety Safety Cornerback 21 Nigel Morris 28 TyrRell Herbert 24 Keiron Brown 5 Bo Martin 23 Chris Murphy 20 Chris Faison 27 Jeff Green 37 Walter Atkins 34 Lester Richmond History Special Teams

Place Kicker Long Snapper Punt Returners 14 Mike Krispinsky 17 Jeremy Mack 80 Steve Odom 37 Nigel Morris Records Holder Punter 11 Clint Cochran 41 Brett Kern Kickoff Returners 80 Steve Odom 27 RICHARD DAVIS

RETURNING STARTERS IN BOLD CAPS Depth chart as of June 19, 2006 University

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What do you think of your team as you enter our team. He understands how to get us in position Outlook the 2006 season? to make plays. He understands the system. He has a very strong arm and he’s a real competitor. Brandon Amstutz: Coming out of spring practice I had a Summers has shown outstanding arm strength and good feeling because I thought our team was very outstanding mobility. I thought he took another focused. We are still very hungry and humble. Our big step forward in execution and understanding

work ethic was good in the spring. We have a group our offense. Coaches of guys who understand that they can’t rely on past seasons, that they have to go out Are you going to throw Aaron and make their own season. Opelt, a true freshman, into the mix for the starting You lost one of the best quarterback job?

quarterbacks in the country in Players Bruce Gradkowski. How is the Amstutz: We want to put the battle to fill his position shaping pressure of the competition on up? him right away. We want him to get out there and compete and Amstutz: When you have a learn our system fast in case Opponents special quarterback like Bruce “We are still very hungry and we need to call on him to run Gradkowski it’s going to take extra humble. Our work ethic was our team. He has to be ready time for our team to replace him. good in the spring. We have a this year. We have realistic expectations group of guys who understand for the new quarterback. We have that they can’t rely on past You’ve had to replace a two quarterbacks who took a step starting quarterback before, seasons, that they have to go out 2005 Review forward during the off-season, Clint and make their own season.” in 2002 and in 2003. Does that Cochran and Brandon Summers. make it any easier in helping a They both showed unique ability. new quarterback prepare for They will be competing for the starting position what is ahead of him? this summer, along with our freshman quarterback, Aaron Opelt. Those three guys are going to be in Amstutz: We’ve done this three other times before, good competition for that quarterback spot. actually. Remember, we had to teach Tavares History Bolden a whole new offense in 2001. Our staff When are you going to name your starting is experienced at it. We know it’s a process you quarterback? have to go through. Patience is required of us to give a guy a chance to develop and become a good Amstutz: After our last two-a-day scrimmage I’ll quarterback. announce the starting quarterback for our first game. Records I’d like to give the players time to compete for the It has to be a plus that your offense basically has position and let them decide who the quarterback everyone back around the quarterback. You’re is by their action on the field rather than have us losing a starting running back and a starting just choose one. offensive lineman, but even there you have lots of experience.

What are the strengths of the candidates? University Amstutz: We expect our returning players to make Amstutz: Clint Cochran is the guy with the best the quarterback’s job easier, to give the quarterback grasp of the offense right now. He’s very intelligent. time to catch up to the rest of our offense. He’s one of the most intelligent football players on -Continued on next page- TOLEDO FOOTBALL - 2005 GMAC Bowl Champion 19 QQ && AA WithWith CoachCoach AmstutzAmstutz

-Continued from previous page- Amstutz: Chris Hopkins and Josh Powell have played a lot of games for us, along with John Allen, At running back, you lose Trinity Dawson who was everyone’s surprise rookie of the year. and Quinton Broussard. Who are the leading With three experienced players, we feel pretty good Outlook candidates to step in there? about that position. We also feel like we have some outstanding freshmen coming in who could give us Amstutz: I was very pleased with the running even more depth. We use a lot of multiple-tight end back position during spring ball. I thought the formations, so we’re going to try to be creative to competition was good. It made each player step up get those guys on the field. and play at a higher level. Jalen Parmele, Richard Coaches Davis and DaJuane Collins all took big steps Hopkins made second-team All-MAC last year. forward. It’s important in our system that we have Does that give him a different mindset this a group of running backs that we can rotate so we year? always have a fresh back in there. Jalen has been a good back for us for two seasons. His health is Amstutz: His making all-conference was a tribute

great and he’s excited to compete for the top spot to his hard work, but also maybe a tribute to our Players at running back. Richard tight ends as a group. He sort Davis played last year and “I spent time this off-season working of represented the group with made some big plays for us. and talking about leadership with our that honor. And then DaJuane Collins, team. Once we get back out on the who redshirted last year and football field we will see the leadership John Allen is an interesting was a scout team player for develop. It’s important that when a tight end. He was listed at just us, is very excited about Opponents group of seniors leave, a new group of 215 pounds last year. Does he the chance to compete at leaders emerges.” need to add some weight to the position. And we have be able to keep playing tight Scooter McDougle, who end? missed last year with a knee injury, but is back on the field again. We also are bringing in two Amstutz: No, I don’t think so. We like him freshmen, Bruce Frieson and Dontae Jones, that physically. He’s long and lanky. He blocks fine for 2005 Review may have a chance to have an impact at the position. his size. He’s a threat as a receiver. It’s tough for They are both outstanding talents. We are looking teams to match up with him. We like linebackers forward to getting them on campus and showing trying to cover him. We feel it gives us an us what they can do. advantage.

History How is Scooter McDougle health-wise? Will he How do you assess your wide receivers? ready to play this fall? Amstutz: You need more than one guy making Amstutz: It was great to see Scooter back in plays at receiver, and I think we have that. pads and playing again. His knee is cleared to Obviously, Steve Odom is the leader of the group. play football. He took some scrimmage snaps last He has the most experience with three years as a

Records spring. It’s just a matter of getting confidence in starter. We’ll rely on him to be the go-to guy. himself again and getting back into football playing condition. Who else is in that category?

You’re looking pretty deep at tight end right Amstutz: We started to see David Washington now. make plays last year. Nick Moore finished strong in his freshman year. Andrew Hawkins has good University

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speed and ability to make plays. We also need some Amstutz: I spent time this off-season working and Outlook of our other guys to improve over last year and to talking about leadership with our team. Once we step up and contribute. get back out on the football field we will see the leadership develop. It’s important that when a group Is the offensive line your greatest strength on of seniors leave, a new group of leaders emerges. offense right now?

One of the obvious candidates to be a leader is Coaches Amstutz: Well, it’s always good to have the core of senior linebacker Mike Alston, a first-team All- your offensive line returning. Experience counts at MAC pick last year. He’s special, isn’t he? that position. We have four starters back and some other guys who have played. We have good veteran Amstutz: Mike is a special player. He has the speed leadership in junior John Greco, who made

All-MAC at left tackle last year, and Dave Players “Mike Alston is a special player. He Perkins, who plays at a very high level at left has the speed and football instincts guard. This will be their third year together as starters which is very important. We’ve also to make plays, as a both a pass got two other returning starters in (center) rusher and outside at linebacker. Hassan Adebesin and (right tackle) Jerry He’s very versatile and a big part Aguwa back. of our defense. We can put him Opponents in a lot of different places on the Now to the defense. You had one of the field” best defenses in the MAC last year. Can you be just as good this year? and football instincts to make plays, as a both a pass 2005 Review Amstutz: I felt like our defense made great rusher and outside at linebacker. He’s very versatile improvements last year in all categories, and I think and a big part of our defense. We can put him in a we can keep on improving. We have outstanding lot of different places on the field. players like free safety Tyrrell Herbert. We have experience at the corners in Nigel Morris and Bo On special teams you have your punter back, Martin. At outside linebacker we have an All- your top return man in Steve Odom and your MAC player in Mike Alston, along with Mike long snapper. That leaves placekicker, where History Chamberlain and Greg Hay. Our three starters you need to replace Jason Robbins, the MAC from the defensive line are back, J.P. Bekasiak, Special Teams Player of the Year. Sean Williamson and Patrick Clark. We moved Steve Morrison to inside linebacker last spring. It’s Amstutz: We have a freshman, Alex Steigerwald, important for him and Keith Forestal and Marques who will compete for that position. But I also have McFarlin to step in and at inside linebacker this confidence in (junior) Mike Krispinsky. I look Records year. At strong safety we are counting on Keiron forward to seeing his improvement this year. Brown and possibly also our freshman class to help us there. What do you think of your schedule?

So there is a lot of talent on defense. But the Amstutz: I would say it’s among the most

case might be made that you need to replace challenging schedules a Toledo team has ever University your leaders from last year, guys like Anthony played. We have two Big 12 teams (Iowa State Jordan, David Thomas, Keon Jackson. Do you and Kansas) and a team from the Big East see it that way? (Pittsburgh). It’s a challenge and a real stretch for our program.

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ROCKETS AIMING FOR 13TH STRAIGHT WIN- Miami win in 2002 also snapped a 17-game home streak NING SEASON at the time, so that means Toledo has had back-to-back 17- The Rockets will be going for their 13th consecutive game winning streaks snapped over the last six-plus seasons. winning season in 2006. Since a 4-7 record in 1993, Toledo Toledo also had a 17-game home winning streak during the Outlook has reeled off 12 straight winning seasons, compiling a famous 35-0 run from 1969-71. 101-40-2 (.713) mark in that period. Coach Tom Amstutz has been at the helm for the last ROCKETS TO HOST OHIO STATE IN BROWNS five of those seasons, compiling a 45-18 mark (.714). STADIUM in 2009 Toledo has scheduled two football games against 16 STARTERS, 44 letterwinners return Ohio State, in- FROM 2005, INCLUDING THREE ALL-MAC PLAY- cluding a game at Coaches Future Rocket Home Games ERS Cleveland Browns Sept. 1, 2007 - Purdue Of the 24 starterson Toledo’s 2005 roster, 16 are back Stadium in 2009 Sept. 22, 2007 - Iowa State this year, including eight on offense, seven on defense and and one in Co- Sept. 20, 2008 - Fresno State the punter. Of the 44 players on the offensive and defensive lumbus in 2011. Sept. 12, 2009 - Boise State two-deep in last year’s GMAC Bowl, 34 are back this The Rockets will Sept. 19, 2009 - Ohio State* year. A total of 44 letterwinners are back, including 20 on be the home team * at Cleveland Browns Stadium

Players offense, 22 on defense and two kickers. for the game in Among the returning starters are three All-MAC play- Cleveland, the first time in history that UT has hosted a ers, linebacker Mike Alston (first team), offensive tackle neutral-site game. John Greco (first team) and tight end Chris Hopkins The 2009 game in Cleveland will be played on (second team). Sept. 19, while the game in Ohio Stadium in Columbus is Other key returnees include senior wide receiver scheduled for Sept. 10, 2011. Seating capacity in Browns Steve Odom (55 receptions, six TDs in 2005), junior free Stadium is 73,200; listed capacity in Ohio Stadium is

Opponents safety Tyrrell Herbert (94 tackles) and senior linebacker 101,568. Michael Chamberlain (59 tackles). “This is a great series for our football program,” said UT Athletic Director Mike O’Brien. “The game in ROCKETS HAVE NATION’S 11TH-BEST RECORD Browns Stadium will be exciting for our alumni base in SINCE 2000 the Cleveland area and to Rocket fans Toledo’s 55-19 record since 2000 is everywhere. We also look forward to Top Division I-A Records the 11th-best in Division I-A (see box). 2000-05 playing in Columbus in 2011 in one of

2005 Review The Rockets have won at least eight 1. Miami-FL (63-10) .863 the great college football venues in the games every year since 2000. 2. Texas (64-11) .853 country” 3. Oklahoma (67-12) .848 4. Boise State (63-13) .829 Said UT head football coach Tom Am- TOLEDO IS 34-2 AT HOME SINCE 5. Georgia (60-17) .779 stutz, “This is a great opportunity to play 1999 6. USC (59-17) .776 one of the nation’s powerhouses. We’re 7. Ohio State (57-17) .770 Toledo has an impressive 34-2 8. LSU (59-18) .766 very excited to play a game in Cleveland History mark in its last 36 games in the Glass 9. Virginia Tech (58-19) .753 Browns Stadium. We have a lot of players Bowl, going back to the middle of Louisville (56-19) .747 from Cleveland in our program, so this 11. TOLEDO (55-19) .743 the 1999 season. UT had a 17-game 12. Michigan (53-20) .736 will be a great experience for them and winning streak snapped in its final TCU (53-19) .736 their families.” 14. Auburn (55-21) .724 home game of 2005 when Northern Il- 15. Florida State (54-22) .711 Toledo and Ohio State have played linois defeated the Rockets, 35-17. The 16. Florida (52-22) .702 only once before, a contest in Ohio Sta- Rockets’ run of 17 consecutive wins had 17. Oregon (51-22) .699 dium in 1998. The Buckeyes, ranked No.

Records 18. Tennessee (52-23) .693 been the third-longest such streak in the 19. Nebraska (51-24) .680 1 in the country at the time, defeated the nation and tied for the longest run in UT 20. Fresno State (53-26) .671 Rockets, 49-0. Toledo is 4-11 all-time history. Through Jan. 4, 2006 against schools from the Big Ten, but is Prior to the NIU game, the last 3-3 since 1997 with wins over Purdue team to defeat Toledo at home was Miami, which went (1997), Penn State (2000) and Minnesota (2001). home with a 27-13 win in 2002 behind the play of current The Ohio State series is the latest in a string of Pittsburgh Steeler quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The high-profile matches for the Rocket football program University

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that include at least one home game. Toledo hosts Big Outlook Preseason MAC Predictions 12 schools Kansas (2006) and Iowa State (2007), as well Sporting News as the Big Ten’s Purdue in 2007. Other non-conference Street & Smith West East West East games of note include Fresno State (2008) and Boise State 1. NIU 1. BGSU 1. NIU 1. Miami (2009). 2. Toledo 2. Miami 2. Toledo 2. BGSU In recent years, Syracuse (1999), Minnesota (2001), 3. WMU 3. Akron 3. CMU 3. Akron Navy (2001) and Pittsburgh (2003) have also made trips 4. BSU 4. Kent St. 4. WMU 4. Kent St. Coaches to Toledo. 5. CMU 5. Ohio 5. BSU 5. Buffalo 6. EMU 6. Buffalo 6. EMU 6. Ohio AMSTUTZ RANKS 13TH AMONG NATION’S HEAD Athlon Lindy’s COACHES West East West East 1. NIU 1. Miami 1. NIU 1. Akron Tom Amstutz’s five seasons as head coach at the Uni- 2. Toledo 2. Akron 2. Toledo 2. Miami versity of Toledo rank him among some of the best coaches 3. CMU 3. Ohio 3. WMU 3. Ohio

in the country. 4. BSU 4. BGSU 4. BSU 4. BGSU Players Amstutz’s 45-18 (.714) record puts him 13th in win- 5. WMU 5. Kent St. 5. CMU 5. Kent St. ning percentage among coaches with at least five seasons 6. EMU 6. Buffalo 6. EMU 6. Buffalo as a head coach. It also puts him first in winning percentage among UT coaches with at least five years on the job, and 1. Steve Odom, Sr., WR, Toledo...... 37 fourth in MAC history. 2. Vincent Marshall, Sr., WR, Houston...... 36

Active Head Coaches - Top Winning Percentage Johnny Quinn, Sr., WR, North Texas...... 36 Opponents (Minimum five years as Division IA head coach; Record at four-year colleges only) 4. Trent Shelton, Sr., WR, Baylor...... 33 Yrs Record Pct. 5. Ryne Robinson, WR, Miami (Ohio)...... 28 1. LARRY COKER, Miami, Fla. 5 53-9-0 .855 Source: University of Houston Sports Information Office 2. PETE CARROLL, USC 5 54-10-0 .844 3. BOB STOOPS, Oklahoma 7 75-16-0 .824 ODOM MOVING UP ut CAREER RECEIVING 4. URBAN MEYER, Florida 5 48-11-0 .814 5. DAN HAWKINS, Colorado 10 93-22-1 .806 LISTS

6. MARK RICHT, Georgia 5 52-13-0 .800 Senior WR Steve Odom is in position to break every UT 2005 Review 7. PHILLIP FULMER, Tennessee 14 128-37-0 .776 receiving record before his career is through. He needs 53 8. BOBBY BOWDEN, Florida State 40 359-107-4 .768 receptions to pass UT’s all-time leader, Lance Moore (222 9. STEVE SPURRIER, South Carolina 16 149-45-2 .765 10. JOE PATERNO, Penn State 40 354-117-3 .750 from 2001-04). Odom is in fifth place in career receptions LLOYD CARR, Michigan 11 102-34-0 .750 at UT with 170, and needs just two catches to pass Don Fair 12. JIM TRESSEL, Ohio State 20 185-70-2 .724 (1969-71) for fourth place. 13. DENNIS ERICKSON, Idaho 17 144-57-1 .714 Odom is in second place in school history with 2,203 TOM AMSTUTZ, Toledo 5 45-18-0 .714 yards receiving and is tied for in fourth place with 17 TD 15. CHRIS AULT, Nevada 21 177-73-1 .707 History Source: Southeastern Conference receptions. TOLEDO CAREER RECEIVING LEADERS RECEPTIONS John greco, mike alston named to lom- 1. Lance Moore (2001-04)...... 222 bardi watch list 2. Dontà Greene (1999-2002)...... 188 Senior LB Mike Alston and junior OL John Greco have 3. Mel Long (1997-2000)...... 175 4. Don Fair (1969-71) ...... 171 been named to the “watch list” for the 2006 Rotary Lom- 5. Steve Odom (2003-present)...... 170

bardi Award, given annually to the nation’s top lineman or Records linebacker. TD RECEPTIONS 1. Lance Moore (2001-04)...... 25 Alston made first-team All-MAC in 2005, leading the 2. Mel Long, Jr. (1997-2000)...... 21 Rockets with 12.5 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks. Greco also 3. Andrew Clarke (2001-pres.)...... 18 made first-team All-MAC, leading an offensive line that 4. Don Seymour (1972-74) ...... 17 Carl Ford (1999-2002)...... 17 allowed just 13 sacks, fewest in the MAC in 2005. Steve Odom (2003-present)...... 17 University ODOM LEADS NATION IN CONSECUTIVE RECEPTION YARDAGE 1. Lance Moore (2001-04)...... 2,776 GAMES WITH A RECEPTION 2. Steve Odom (2003-present)...... 2,203 Senior WR Steve Odom has caught at least one pass in 3. Don Fair (1969-71) ...... 2,191 every game of his college career. His streak of 37 straight 4. Mel Long (1997-2000)...... 2,188 games with a catch ranks first in Division I-A. 5. Donta` Greene (1999-2002)...... 1,979 TOLEDO FOOTBALL - 2005 GMAC Bowl Champion 23 20062005 AlphabeticalAlphabetical RosterRoster

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown-High School (Transfer) 70 Adebesin, Hassan** C 6-0 300 Sr. Shaker Heights, OH-Shaker Heights 63 Aguwa, Jerry* OL 6-4 295 Sr. West Bloomfield, MI-Birmingham Brother Rice 51 Albritton, Aaron DL 6-2 261 Sr. Hankamer, TX-Anahuac

Outlook 13 Alexander, Brandon** LB 6-1 215 Jr. Niles, OH-Warren Howland 83 Allen, John* TE 6-5 215 So. Chicago, IL-Morgan Park 44 Alston, Mike*** LB 6-2 212 Sr. Columbus, OH-Beechcroft 69 Anderson, Jesse* OL 6-4 300 Sr. The Colony, TX-The Colony 37 Atkins, Walter CB 6-1 182 Fr. (R) Pompano Beach, FL-Deerfield Beach 71 Azner, Sam OL 6-5 281 Fr. (R) Wayne, NJ-Wayne Hills 85 Bailey, Robin WR 6-5 187 Fr. (R) Columbus, OH-Westerville South 96 Bekasiak, J.P.** DL 6-6 296 Sr. Windsor, ONT-St. Anne Coaches 24 Brown, Keiron* CB 5-11 176 So. Margate, FL-St. Thomas Aquinas 48 Brudzinski, Beau LB 6-1 204 Fr. (R) Weston, FL-St. Thomas Aquinas 81 Burzine, Tom TE 6-4 232 Fr. (R) Bohemia, NY-Connetquot 15 Chamberlain, Michael* LB 6-2 208 Sr. Sacramento, CA-Sheldon (American River (CA) JC) 8 Church, Barry FS 6-3 215 Fr. Pittsburgh, PA-Penn Hills 87 Clark, Patrick* DL 6-4 266 Jr. Northville, MI-Redford Catholic Central 11 Cochran, Clint* QB 6-3 205 So. Wadsworth, OH-Wadsworth Players 65 Cole, Nate DL 6-2 285 Fr. Trotwood, OH-Madison 22 Collins, DaJuane RB 5-10 200 Fr. (R) Westville, NJ-Deptford 89 Constant, Skylaar DE 6-4 265 Fr. Bedford, OH-Bedford 27 Davis, Richard* RB 6-0 200 So. Warren, OH-Harding 72 Dawson, Patrick OL 6-3 280 So. Greensburg, PA-Central Catholic 68 Dewalt, Jared OL 6-4 295 Fr. Lyndhurst, OH-Brush 74 Diggs, Chad OL 6-4 313 Sr. Trotwood, OH-Dayton Chaminade-Julienne 42 Donald, Archie LB 6-2 230 Fr. Pittsburgh, PA-Penn Hills

Opponents 94 Duhé, John DL 6-4 231 Fr. (R) Weston, FL-St. Thomas Aquinas 65x Dyko, Chris OL 6-2 304 Fr. (R) Toledo, OH-Central Catholic 20 Faison, Chris SS 6-1 169 Fr. (R) Bloomfield Hills, MI-Lahser 57 Faithful, Bernard** DL 6-3 240 Jr. Detroit, MI-King 59 Fatula, David* LB 5-9 189 So. Steubenville, OH-Steubenville 22x Fisher, Mike FS 6-1 174 Fr. (R) Bellaire, OH-Bellaire 39 Fitzgibbons, Shaun* LB 6-1 224 Jr. Cincinnati, OH-Sycamore 54 Forestal, Keith* LB 6-3 215 So. Liberty Township, OH-Liberty

2005 Review 82 Fought, Matt TE 6-4 210 Fr. Ottawa, OH-Ottawa-Glandorf 25 Frieson, Bruce RB 5-8 185 Fr. Cleveland, OH-Glenville 50 Garrett, Buster OL 6-3 272 Fr. (R) Ponte Vedra Beach, FL-Nease 55x George, Levi OL 6-1 302 Fr. Warren, OH-Harding 76 Gewont, Jan OL 6-6 305 Fr. Palos Heights, IL-Stagg 67 Glaser, Shawn OL 6-8 298 Fr. (R) Fairlawn, OH-Hoban

History 12 Goolsby, John QB 6-5 215 So. Morris, IL-Morris 79 Greco, John** OL 6-5 318 Jr. Youngstown, OH-Boardman 27x Green, Jeff* FS 6-2 185 So. Westville, NJ-Deptford 30 Harris, Greg FS/CB 6-0 187 Fr. Mt. Vernon, NY-Mt. Vernon/Trinity Pawling Prep. 2 Hawkins, Andrew* WR 5-8 163 Jr. Johnstown, PA-Bishop McCort 32 Hay, Greg* LB 6-2 200 Jr. Walled Lake, MI-Western 46 Heller, Eric LB 6-0 219 Fr. (R) Columbus, OH-Beechcroft 28 Herbert, Tyrrell** FS 6-2 190 Jr. Pittsburgh, PA-Penn Hills Records 98 Hill, Maurice DL 6-2 275 Fr. Bolingbrook, IL-Bolingbrook 91 Hopkins, Chris** TE 6-5 255 Sr. Chicago, IL-Hyde Park Academy 28x Hubbard, Shane WR 5-10 185 Fr. (R) Petersburg, MI-Ida 29 Jackson, Mark S 6-0 195 Fr. Canton, OH-McKinley 40 Johnson, Alex LB 6-2 235 Fr. Lansdale, PA-North Penn 23 Jones, Dontae RB 6-0 210 Fr. Orlando, FL-Evans 41 Kern, Brett** P 6-3 195 Jr. Grand Island, NY-Grand Island University

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No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown-High School (Transfer) Outlook 78 Kilgo, Kevin OL 6-5 273 Fr. (R) Sterling Heights, MI-Stevenson 14 Krispinsky, Michael** PK 5-10 185 Jr. Ashland, OH-Ashland 95 Lawrence, Nick* DL 6-3 229 Jr. Detroit, MI-Benedictine 73 Luna, Greg* OL 6-8 330 Sr. Spokane, WA-Gonzaga Prep (Yuba (CA) JC) 17 Mack, Jeremy* LS 6-2 215 So. Greenwood, IN-Center Grove 3 Marrow, Desmond CB 6-3 196 Fr. Youngstown, OH-Cardinal Mooney

75 Martin, Alfred DL 6-5 255 Jr. South Euclid, OH-Brush Coaches 5 Martin, Bo*** CB 6-2 198 Sr. Fremont, OH-Ross 10 McDougle, Scooter* RB 6-0 245 Jr. East Cleveland, OH-Shaw 45 McFarlin, Marques* LB 6-2 232 Sr. West Hempstead, NY-Malverne 62 Meenan, Chris OL 6-7 310 Fr. Wooster, OH-Wooster 1 Moore, Nick* WR 6-4 192 So. Westerville, OH-South 21 Morris, Nigel** CB 6-0 181 Jr. Nyack, NY-Nyack 7 Morrison, Steven** LB 6-2 220 Jr. Queens, NY-Christ the King 23x Murphy, Chris CB 6-2 164 Fr. (R) Columbus, OH-Eastmoor Academy Players 9 Nichols, D.J.* WR 6-2 219 Sr. Compton, CA-Dominguez (Cerritos (CA) C.C.) 49 Norris, Mike WR 5-11 182 Fr. (R) Sylvania, OH-Southview 80 Odom, Steve*** WR 5-10 170 Sr. Columbus, OH-Westerville South 19 Opelt, Aaron QB 6-2 205 Fr. Fremont, OH-Ross 33 Parmele, Jalen** RB 6-0 222 Jr. Midland, MI-Dow 64 Perkins, David** OL 6-2 308 Jr. Saginaw, MI-Bridgeport Opponents 61 Pollard, Tyree** OL 6-3 312 Jr. Indianapolis, IN-Warren Central 86 Powell, Josh*** TE 6-5 263 Sr. Wyandotte, MI-Roosevelt 17x Rath, Ted LB 6-0 232 Sr. Monroe, MI-Dundee 84 Redd, Andre* WR 5-11 196 So. Jamaica, NY-Christ the King 34 Richmond, Lester SS 6-1 184 Fr. (R) Chicago, IL-Morgan Park 43 Shreve, Joel LB 5-10 211 Jr. Detroit, MI-University of Detroit Jesuit 31 Shuler, Joe CB/WR 6-2 172 Fr. Orlando, FL-Apopka 42x Shumaker, Matt DL 6-1 225 Fr. (R) Delphos, OH-St. John’s 2005 Review 5x Smith, Trumaine WR 6-4 211 So. Warrensville Heights, OH-Warrensville Heights 93 Spence, Chad TE 6-1 225 Sr. Hudson, OH-Hudson (Grand Rapids (MI) C.C.) Steigerwald, Alex PK 5-11 170 Fr. Mayfield Village, OH-Cleveland Benedictine 56 Summers, Derrick LB 6-2 235 Fr. Southfield, MI-Southfield 6 Summers, Brandon QB 6-0 187 Fr. (R) Southfield, MI-Southfield 35 Thitoff, Seth*** DL 6-2 220 Sr. Delphos, OH-Jefferson 59x Tramba, Matt OL 6-2 291 So. North Royalton, OH-Padua Franciscan

99 Underwood, Joe OLB/DE 6-3 240 Fr. Youngstown, OH-Ursuline History 4 Washington, David** WR 6-6 219 Jr. Baytown, TX-Sterling 38 Washington, Jason RB 6-1 210 Fr. (R) Toledo, OH-St. John’s 55 Wesolowski, Jim OL 6-3 310 Fr. (R) Lambertville, MI-Bedford 58 Westbrook, Douglas DE 6-3 215 Fr. Pompano Beach, FL-Blanche Ely 88 Williams, Stephen WR 6-5 185 Fr. (R) Houston, TX-Marshall 92 Williamson, Sean** DL 6-2 265 Jr. White Lake, MI-Birmingham Brother Rice 60 Zabinski, Sean* OL 6-6 302 So. Albany, NY-Albany Records

Roster as of June 28, 2006 University * Varsity letters won x=duplicate number (C) co-captain Positions: QB=Quarterback, RB=Running back, C=Center, OL=Offensive Lineman, TE=Tight End, WR=Wide Re- ceiver, K=Place Kicker, ILB=Inside Linebacker, OLB=Outside Linebacker, S=Safety, CB=Cornerback, FS=Free Safety, DL=Defensive Lineman, P=Punter

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No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown-High School (Transfer) 1 Moore, Nick* WR 6-4 192 So. Westerville, OH-South 2 Hawkins, Andrew* WR 5-8 163 Jr. Johnstown, PA-Bishop McCort 3 Marrow, Desmond CB 6-3 196 Fr. Youngstown, OH-Cardinal Mooney 4 Washington, David** WR 6-6 219 Jr. Baytown, TX-Sterling Outlook 5 Martin, Bo*** CB 6-2 198 Sr. Fremont, OH-Ross 5x Smith, Trumaine WR 6-4 211 So. Warrensville Heights, OH-Warrensville Heights 6 Summers, Brandon QB 6-0 187 Fr. (R) Southfield, MI-Southfield 7 Morrison, Steven** LB 6-2 220 Jr. Queens, NY-Christ the King 8 Church, Barry FS 6-3 215 Fr. Pittsburgh, PA-Penn Hills 9 Nichols, D.J.* WR 6-2 219 Sr. Compton, CA-Dominguez (Cerritos (CA) C.C.) 10 McDougle, Scooter* RB 6-0 245 Jr. East Cleveland, OH-Shaw

Coaches 11 Cochran, Clint* QB 6-3 205 So. Wadsworth, OH-Wadsworth 12 Goolsby, John QB 6-5 215 So. Morris, IL-Morris 13 Alexander, Brandon** LB 6-1 215 Jr. Niles, OH-Warren Howland 14 Krispinsky, Michael** PK 5-10 185 Jr. Ashland, OH-Ashland 15 Chamberlain, Michael* LB 6-2 208 Sr. Sacramento, CA-Sheldon (American River (CA) JC) 17 Mack, Jeremy* LS 6-2 215 So. Greenwood, IN-Center Grove 17x Rath, Ted LB 6-0 232 Sr. Monroe, MI-Dundee

Players 19 Opelt, Aaron QB 6-2 205 Fr. Fremont, OH-Ross 20 Faison, Chris SS 6-1 169 Fr. (R) Bloomfield Hills, MI-Lahser 21 Morris, Nigel** CB 6-0 181 Jr. Nyack, NY-Nyack 22 Collins, DaJuane RB 5-10 200 Fr. (R) Westville, NJ-Deptford 22x Fisher, Mike FS 6-1 174 Fr. (R) Bellaire, OH-Bellaire 23 Jones, Dontae RB 6-0 210 Fr. Orlando, FL-Evans 23x Murphy, Chris CB 6-2 164 Fr. (R) Columbus, OH-Eastmoor Academy 24 Brown, Keiron* CB 5-11 176 So. Margate, FL-St. Thomas Aquinas 25 Frieson, Bruce RB 5-8 185 Fr. Cleveland, OH-Glenville Opponents 27 Davis, Richard* RB 6-0 200 So. Warren, OH-Harding 27x Green, Jeff* FS 6-2 185 So. Westville, NJ-Deptford 28 Herbert, Tyrrell** FS 6-2 190 Jr. Pittsburgh, PA-Penn Hills 28x Hubbard, Shane WR 5-10 185 Fr. (R) Petersburg, MI-Ida 29 Jackson, Mark S 6-0 195 Fr. Canton, OH-McKinley 30 Harris, Greg FS/CB 6-0 187 Fr. Mt. Vernon, NY-Mt. Vernon/Trinity Pawling Prep. 31 Shuler, Joe CB/WR 6-2 172 Fr. Orlando, FL-Apopka

2005 Review 32 Hay, Greg* LB 6-2 200 Jr. Walled Lake, MI-Western 33 Parmele, Jalen** RB 6-0 222 Jr. Midland, MI-Dow 34 Richmond, Lester SS 6-1 184 Fr. (R) Chicago, IL-Morgan Park 35 Thitoff, Seth*** DL 6-2 220 Sr. Delphos, OH-Jefferson 37 Atkins, Walter CB 6-1 182 Fr. (R) Pompano Beach, FL-Deerfield Beach 38 Washington, Jason RB 6-1 210 Fr. (R) Toledo, OH-St. John’s 39 Fitzgibbons, Shaun* LB 6-1 224 Jr. Cincinnati, OH-Sycamore History 40 Johnson, Alex LB 6-2 235 Fr. Lansdale, PA-North Penn 41 Kern, Brett** P 6-3 195 Jr. Grand Island, NY-Grand Island 42 Donald, Archie LB 6-2 230 Fr. Pittsburgh, PA-Penn Hills 42x Shumaker, Matt DL 6-1 225 Fr. (R) Delphos, OH-St. John’s 43 Shreve, Joel LB 5-10 211 Jr. Detroit, MI-University of Detroit Jesuit 44 Alston, Mike*** LB 6-2 212 Sr. Columbus, OH-Beechcroft 45 McFarlin, Marques* LB 6-2 232 Sr. West Hempstead, NY-Malverne

Records 46 Heller, Eric LB 6-0 219 Fr. (R) Columbus, OH-Beechcroft 48 Brudzinski, Beau LB 6-1 204 Fr. (R) Weston, FL-St. Thomas Aquinas 49 Norris, Mike WR 5-11 182 Fr. (R) Sylvania, OH-Southview 50 Garrett, Buster OL 6-3 272 Fr. (R) Ponte Vedra Beach, FL-Nease 51 Albritton, Aaron DL 6-2 261 Sr. Hankamer, TX-Anahuac 54 Forestal, Keith* LB 6-3 215 So. Liberty Township, OH-Liberty 55 Wesolowski, Jim OL 6-3 310 Fr. (R) Lambertville, MI-Bedford University

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No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown-High School (Transfer) Outlook 55x George, Levi OL 6-1 302 Fr. Warren, OH-Harding 56 Summers, Derrick LB 6-2 235 Fr. Southfield, MI-Southfield 57 Faithful, Bernard** DL 6-3 240 Jr. Detroit, MI-King 58 Westbrook, Douglas DE 6-3 215 Fr. Pompano Beach, FL-Blanche Ely 59 Fatula, David* LB 5-9 189 So. Steubenville, OH-Steubenville 59x Tramba, Matt OL 6-2 291 So. North Royalton, OH-Padua Franciscan 60 Zabinski, Sean* OL 6-6 302 So. Albany, NY-Albany 61 Pollard, Tyree** OL 6-3 312 Jr. Indianapolis, IN-Warren Central Coaches 62 Meenan, Chris OL 6-7 310 Fr. Wooster, OH-Wooster 63 Aguwa, Jerry* OL 6-4 295 Sr. West Bloomfield, MI-Birmingham Brother Rice 64 Perkins, David** OL 6-2 308 Jr. Saginaw, MI-Bridgeport 65 Cole, Nate DL 6-2 285 Fr. Trotwood, OH-Madison 65x Dyko, Chris OL 6-2 304 Fr. (R) Toledo, OH-Central Catholic 67 Glaser, Shawn OL 6-8 298 Fr. (R) Fairlawn, OH-Hoban

68 Dewalt, Jared OL 6-4 295 Fr. Lyndhurst, OH-Brush Players 69 Anderson, Jesse* OL 6-4 300 Sr. The Colony, TX-The Colony 70 Adebesin, Hassan** C 6-0 300 Sr. Shaker Heights, OH-Shaker Heights 71 Azner, Sam OL 6-5 281 Fr. (R) Wayne, NJ-Wayne Hills 72 Dawson, Patrick OL 6-3 280 So. Greensburg, PA-Central Catholic 73 Luna, Greg* OL 6-8 330 Sr. Spokane, WA-Gonzaga Prep (Yuba (CA) JC) 74 Diggs, Chad OL 6-4 313 Sr. Trotwood, OH-Dayton Chaminade-Julienne 75 Martin, Alfred DL 6-5 255 Jr. South Euclid, OH-Brush Opponents 76 Gewont, Jan OL 6-6 305 Fr. Palos Heights, IL-Stagg 78 Kilgo, Kevin OL 6-5 273 Fr. (R) Sterling Heights, MI-Stevenson 79 Greco, John** OL 6-5 318 Jr. Youngstown, OH-Boardman 80 Odom, Steve*** WR 5-10 170 Sr. Columbus, OH-Westerville South 81 Burzine, Tom TE 6-4 232 Fr. (R) Bohemia, NY-Connetquot 82 Fought, Matt TE 6-4 210 Fr. Ottawa, OH-Ottawa-Glandorf

83 Allen, John* TE 6-5 215 So. Chicago, IL-Morgan Park 2005 Review 84 Redd, Andre* WR 5-11 196 So. Jamaica, NY-Christ the King 85 Bailey, Robin WR 6-5 187 Fr. (R) Columbus, OH-Westerville South 86 Powell, Josh*** TE 6-5 263 Sr. Wyandotte, MI-Roosevelt 87 Clark, Patrick* DL 6-4 266 Jr. Northville, MI-Redford Catholic Central 88 Williams, Stephen WR 6-5 185 Fr. (R) Houston, TX-Marshall 89 Constant, Skylaar DE 6-4 265 Fr. Bedford, OH-Bedford 91 Hopkins, Chris** TE 6-5 255 Sr. Chicago, IL-Hyde Park Academy 92 Williamson, Sean** DL 6-2 265 Jr. White Lake, MI-Birmingham Brother Rice 93 Spence, Chad TE 6-1 225 Sr. Hudson, OH-Hudson (Grand Rapids (MI) C.C.) History 94 Duhé, John DL 6-4 231 Fr. (R) Weston, FL-St. Thomas Aquinas 95 Lawrence, Nick* DL 6-3 229 Jr. Detroit, MI-Benedictine 96 Bekasiak, J.P.** DL 6-6 296 Sr. Windsor, ONT-St. Anne 98 Hill, Maurice DL 6-2 275 Fr. Bolingbrook, IL-Bolingbrook 99 Underwood, Joe OLB/DE 6-3 240 Fr. Youngstown, OH-Ursuline Steigerwald, Alex PK 5-11 170 Fr. Mayfield Village, OH-Cleveland Benedictine Records

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Ohio (41) 41 Kern, Brett** P 6-3 195 Jr. Grand Island, NY-Grand Island No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown-High School 45 McFarlin, Marques* LB 6-2 232 Sr. West Hempstead, NY-Malverne 70 Adebesin, Hassan** C 6-0 300 Sr. Shaker Heights, OH-Shaker Heights 21 Morris, Nigel** CB 6-0 181 Jr. Nyack, NY-Nyack 13 Alexander, Brandon** LB 6-1 215 Jr. Niles, OH-Warren Howland 7 Morrison, Steven** LB 6-2 220 Jr. Queens, NY-Christ the King 44 Alston, Mike*** LB 6-2 212 Sr. Columbus, OH-Beechcroft 84 Redd, Andre* WR 5-11 196 So. Jamaica, NY-Christ the King 85 Bailey, Robin WR 6-5 187 Fr. (R) Columbus, OH-Westerville South 60 Zabinski, Sean* OL 6-6 302 So. Albany, NY-Albany Outlook 11 Cochran, Clint* QB 6-3 205 So. Wadsworth, OH-Wadsworth 65 Cole, Nate DL 6-2 285 Fr. Trotwood, OH-Madison Florida (8) 89 Constant, Skylaar DE 6-4 265 Fr. Bedford, OH-Bedford No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown-High School 27 Davis, Richard* RB 6-0 200 So. Warren, OH-Harding 37 Atkins, Walter CB 6-1 182 Fr. (R) Pompano Beach, FL-Deerfield Beach 68 Dewalt, Jared OL 6-4 295 Fr. Lyndhurst, OH-Brush 24 Brown, Keiron* CB 5-11 176 So. Margate, FL-St. Thomas Aquinas 74 Diggs, Chad OL 6-4 313 Sr. Trotwood, OH-Dayton Chaminade-Julienne 48 Brudzinski, Beau LB 6-1 204 Fr. (R) Weston, FL-St. Thomas Aquinas 65 Dyko, Chris OL 6-2 304 Fr. (R) Toledo, OH-Central Catholic 94 Duhé, John DL 6-4 231 Fr. (R) Weston, FL-St. Thomas Aquinas 59x Fatula, David* LB 5-9 189 So. Steubenville, OH-Steubenville 50 Garrett, Buster OL 6-3 272 Fr. (R) Ponte Vedra Beach, FL-Nease 23 Jones, Dontae RB 6-0 210 Fr. Orlando, FL-Evans

Coaches 22x Fisher, Mike FS 6-1 174 Fr. (R) Bellaire, OH-Bellaire 39 Fitzgibbons, Shaun* LB 6-1 224 Jr. Cincinnati, OH-Sycamore 31 Shuler, Joe DB 6-2 172 Fr. Orlando, FL-Apopka 54 Forestal, Keith* LB 6-3 215 So. Liberty Township, OH-Liberty 58 Westbrook, Douglas DE 6-3 215 Fr. Pompano Beach, FL-Blanche Ely 82 Fought, Matt TE 6-4 210 Fr. Ottawa, OH-Ottawa-Glandorf 25 Frieson, Bruce RB 5-8 185 Fr. Cleveland, OH-Glenville Pennsylvania (6) 55 George, Levi OL 6-1 302 Fr. Warren, OH-Harding No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown-High School 67 Glaser, Shawn OL 6-8 298 Fr. (R) Fairlawn, OH-Hoban 8 Church, Barry FS 6-3 215 Fr. Pittsburgh, PA-Penn Hills 79 Greco, John** OL 6-5 318 Jr. Youngstown, OH-Boardman 72 Dawson, Patrick OL 6-3 280 So. Greensburg, PA-Central Catholic

46 Heller, Eric LB 6-0 219 Fr. (R) Columbus, OH-Beechcroft 42 Donald, Archie LB 6-2 230 Fr. Pittsburgh, PA-Penn Hills Players 29 Jackson, Mark S 6-0 195 Fr. Canton, OH-McKinley 2 Hawkins, Andrew* WR 5-8 163 Jr. Johnstown, PA-Bishop McCort 14 Krispinsky, Michael** PK 5-10 185 Jr. Ashland, OH-Ashland 28 Herbert, Tyrrell** FS 6-2 190 Jr. Pittsburgh, PA-Penn Hills 3 Marrow, Desmond CB 6-3 196 Fr. Youngstown, OH-Cardinal Mooney 40 Johnson, Alex LB 6-2 235 Fr. Lansdale, PA-North Penn 75 Martin, Alfred DL 6-5 255 Jr. South Euclid, OH-Brush 5x Martin, Bo*** CB 6-2 198 Sr. Fremont, OH-Ross Illinois (6) 10 McDougle, Scooter* RB 6-0 245 Jr. East Cleveland, OH-Shaw No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown-High School 62 Meenan, Chris OL 6-7 310 Fr. Wooster, OH-Wooster 83 Allen, John* TE 6-5 215 So. Chicago, IL-Morgan Park 1 Moore, Nick* WR 6-4 192 So. Westerville, OH-South 76 Gewont, Jan OL 6-6 305 Fr. Palos Heights, IL-Stagg 23x Murphy, Chris CB 6-2 164 Fr. (R) Columbus, OH-Eastmoor Academy 12 Goolsby, John QB 6-5 215 So. Morris, IL-Morris

49 Norris, Mike WR 5-11 182 Fr. (R) Sylvania, OH-Southview 98 Hill, Maurice DL 6-2 275 Fr. Bolingbrook, IL-Bolingbrook Opponents 80 Odom, Steve*** WR 5-10 170 Sr. Columbus, OH-Westerville South 91 Hopkins, Chris** TE 6-5 255 Sr. Chicago, IL-Hyde Park Academy 19 Opelt, Aaron QB 6-2 205 Fr. Fremont, OH-Ross 34 Richmond, Lester SS 6-1 184 Fr. (R) Chicago, IL-Morgan Park 42x Shumaker, Matt DL 6-1 225 Fr. (R) Delphos, OH-St. John’s 5x Smith, Trumaine WR 6-4 211 So. Warrensville Hts., OH-Warrensville Hts. Texas (4) 93 Spence, Chad TE 6-1 225 Sr. Hudson, OH-Hudson No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown-High School Steigerwald, Alex PK 5-11 170 Fr. Mayfield Village, OH-Cleve. Benedictine 51 Albritton, Aaron DL 6-2 261 Sr. Hankamer, TX-Anahuac 35 Thitoff, Seth*** DL 6-2 220 Sr. Delphos, OH-Jefferson 69 Anderson, Jesse* OL 6-4 300 Sr. The Colony, TX-The Colony 59 Tramba, Matt OL 6-2 291 So. North Royalton, OH-Padua Franciscan 4 Washington, David** WR 6-6 219 Jr. Baytown, TX-Sterling 99 Underwood, Joe OLB 6-3 240 Fr. Youngstown, OH-Ursuline 88 Williams, Stephen WR 6-5 185 Fr. (R) Houston, TX-Marshall 2005 Review 38 Washington, Jason RB 6-1 210 Fr. (R) Toledo, OH-St. John’s New Jersey (3) Michigan (17) No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown-High School No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown-High School 71 Azner, Sam OL 6-5 281 Fr. (R) Wayne, NJ-Wayne Hills 63 Aguwa, Jerry* OL 6-4 295 Sr. West Bloomfield, MI-Birm. Brother Rice 22 Collins, DaJuane RB 5-10 200 Fr. (R) Westville, NJ-Deptford 87 Clark, Patrick* DL 6-4 266 Jr. Northville, MI-Redford Catholic Central 27x Green, Jeff* FS 6-2 185 So. Westville, NJ-Deptford 20 Faison, Chris SS 6-1 169 Fr. (R) Bloomfield Hills, MI-Lahser

History 57 Faithful, Bernard** DL 6-3 240 Jr. Detroit, MI-King Indiana (2) 32 Hay, Greg* LB 6-2 200 Jr. Walled Lake, MI-Western No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown-High School 28x Hubbard, Shane WR 5-10 185 Fr. (R) Petersburg, MI-Ida 17 Mack, Jeremy* LS 6-2 215 So. Greenwood, IN-Center Grove 78 Kilgo, Kevin OL 6-5 273 Fr. (R) Sterling Heights, MI-Stevenson 61 Pollard, Tyree** OL 6-3 312 Jr. Indianapolis, IN-Warren Central 95 Lawrence, Nick* DL 6-3 229 Jr. Detroit, MI-Benedictine 33 Parmele, Jalen** RB 6-0 222 Jr. Midland, MI-Dow California (2) 64 Perkins, David** OL 6-2 308 Jr. Saginaw, MI-Bridgeport No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown-High School 86 Powell, Josh*** TE 6-5 263 Sr. Wyandotte, MI-Roosevelt 15 Chamberlain, Michael* LB 6-2 208 Sr. Sacramento, CA-Sheldon 17x Rath, Ted LB 6-0 232 Sr. Monroe, MI-Dundee 9 Nichols, D.J.* WR 6-2 219 Sr. Compton, CA-Dominguez

Records 43 Shreve, Joel LB 5-10 211 Jr. Detroit, MI-University of Detroit Jesuit 56 Summers, Derrick LB 6-2 235 Fr. Southfield, MI-Southfield Washington (1) 6 Summers, Brandon QB 6-0 187 Fr. (R) Southfield, MI-Southfield No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown-High School 55 Wesolowski, Jim OL 6-3 310 Fr. (R) Lambertville, MI-Bedford 73 Luna, Greg* OL 6-8 330 Sr. Spokane, WA-Gonzaga Prep 92 Williamson, Sean** DL 6-2 265 Jr. White Lake, MI-Birmingham Brother Rice Canada (1) New York (8) No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown-High School No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown-High School 96 Bekasiak, J.P.** DL 6-6 296 Sr. Windsor, ONT-St. Anne 81 Burzine, Tom TE 6-4 232 Fr. (R) Bohemia, NY-Connetquot 30 Harris, Greg DB 6-0 187 Fr. Mt. Vernon, NY-Mt. Vernon University

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Seniors (18) 1 Moore, Nick* WR 6-4 192 Outlook No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. 84 Redd, Andre* WR 5-11 196 70 Adebesin, Hassan** C 6-0 300 5x Smith, Trumaine WR 6-4 211 63 Aguwa, Jerry* OL 6-4 295 59 Tramba, Matt OL 6-2 291 51 Albritton, Aaron DL 6-2 261 60 Zabinski, Sean* OL 6-6 302 44 Alston, Mike*** LB 6-2 212 69 Anderson, Jesse* OL 6-4 300 Redshirt Freshmen (22) 96 Bekasiak, J.P.** DL 6-6 296 No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. 15 Chamberlain, Michael* LB 6-2 208 37 Atkins, Walter CB 6-1 182 Coaches 74 Diggs, Chad OL 6-4 313 71 Azner, Sam OL 6-5 281 91 Hopkins, Chris** TE 6-5 255 85 Bailey, Robin WR 6-5 187 73 Luna, Greg* OL 6-8 330 48 Brudzinski, Beau LB 6-1 204 5x Martin, Bo*** CB 6-2 198 81 Burzine, Tom TE 6-4 232 45 McFarlin, Marques* LB 6-2 232 94 Duhé, John DL 6-4 231 9 Nichols, D.J.* WR 6-2 219 65 Dyko, Chris OL 6-2 304

80 Odom, Steve*** WR 5-10 170 20 Faison, Chris SS 6-1 169 Players 86 Powell, Josh*** TE 6-5 263 22x Fisher, Mike FS 6-1 174 17x Rath, Ted LB 6-0 232 50 Garrett, Buster OL 6-3 272 93 Spence, Chad TE 6-1 225 67 Glaser, Shawn OL 6-8 298 35 Thitoff, Seth*** DL 6-2 220 46 Heller, Eric LB 6-0 219 28x Hubbard, Shane WR 5-10 185 Juniors (21) 78 Kilgo, Kevin OL 6-5 273 No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. 23x Murphy, Chris CB 6-2 164 Opponents 13 Alexander, Brandon** LB 6-1 215 49 Norris, Mike WR 5-11 182 87 Clark, Patrick* DL 6-4 266 34 Richmond, Lester SS 6-1 184 57 Faithful, Bernard** DL 6-3 240 42x Shumaker, Matt DL 6-1 225 39 Fitzgibbons, Shaun* LB 6-1 224 6 Summers, Brandon QB 6-0 187 79 Greco, John** OL 6-5 318 38 Washington, Jason RB 6-1 210 2 Hawkins, Andrew* WR 5-8 163 55 Wesolowski, Jim OL 6-3 310 32 Hay, Greg* LB 6-2 200 88 Williams, Stephen WR 6-5 185 2005 Review 28 Herbert, Tyrrell** FS 6-2 190 41 Kern, Brett** P 6-3 195 Freshmen (22) 14 Krispinsky, Michael** PK 5-10 185 No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. 95 Lawrence, Nick* DL 6-3 229 8 Church, Barry FS 6-3 215 75 Martin, Alfred DL 6-5 255 65 Cole, Nate DL 6-2 285 10 McDougle, Scooter* RB 6-0 245 89 Constant, Skylaar DE 6-4 265 21 Morris, Nigel** CB 6-0 181 68 Dewalt, Jared OL 6-4 295

7 Morrison, Steven** LB 6-2 220 42 Donald, Archie LB 6-2 230 History 33 Parmele, Jalen** RB 6-0 222 82 Fought, Matt TE 6-4 210 64 Perkins, David** OL 6-2 308 25 Frieson, Bruce RB 5-8 185 61 Pollard, Tyree** OL 6-3 312 55 George, Levi OL 6-1 302 43 Shreve, Joel LB 5-10 211 76 Gewont, Jan OL 6-6 305 4 Washington, David** WR 6-6 219 30 Harris, Greg FS/CB 6-0 187 92 Williamson, Sean** DL 6-2 265 98 Hill, Maurice DL 6-2 275

29 Jackson, Mark S 6-0 195 Records Sophomores (15) 40 Johnson, Alex LB 6-2 235 No. Name Pos. Ht. 23 Jones, Dontae RB 6-0 210 83 Allen, John* TE 6-5 215 3 Marrow, Desmond CB 6-3 196 24 Brown, Keiron* CB 5-11 176 62 Meenan, Chris OL 6-7 310 11 Cochran, Clint* QB 6-3 205 19 Opelt, Aaron QB 6-2 205 27 Davis, Richard* RB 6-0 200 31 Shuler, Joe CB/WR 6-2 172

72 Dawson, Patrick OL 6-3 280 Steigerwald, Alex PK 5-11 170 University 59x Fatula, David* LB 5-9 189 56 Summers, Derrick LB 6-2 235 54 Forestal, Keith* LB 6-3 215 99 Underwood, Joe OLB/DE 6-3 240 12 Goolsby, John QB 6-5 215 58 Westbrook, Douglas DE 6-3 215 27x Green, Jeff* FS 6-2 185 17 Mack, Jeremy* LS 6-2 215 * Letters won

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Tallest Rockets Height Fastest Rockets Best time in 40 Shawn Glaser 6-8 Jalen Parmele 4.43 Greg Luna 6-8 Andrew Hawkins 4.47 Jerome Jones 6-7 Mike Alston 4.52

Outlook Chris Meenan 6-7 Richard Davis 4.54 Stephen Williams 4.55 Shortest Rockets Height Tyrrell Herbert 4.59 Bruce Frieson 5-8 Andre Redd 4.59 Andrew Hawkins 5-8 David Fatula 5-9 Fastest Rocket Linemen Best time in 40 Matt Shumaker 4.76 Coaches Heaviest Rockets Weight Seth Thitoff 4.81 Greg Luna 330 J.P. Bekasiak 4.85 John Greco 318 Bernard Faithful 4.85 Chad Diggs 313 Chris Meenan 310 Strongest Rocket Arms Bench Press Jim Wesolowski 310 Sean Williamson 450

Players J.P. Bekasiak 450 Lightest Rockets Weight Jerry Aguwa 435 Chris Murphy 164 Hassan Adebesin 425 Chris Faison 169 Steve Odom 170 Strongest Rocket Legs Leg Press Alex Steigerwald 170 Hassan Adebesin 1250 Patrick Clark 1200 Youngest Rockets Age (Birth Date) Jerry Aguwa 1145 Opponents Skylar Constant 18 (8-24-88) John Greco 1050 Douglas Westbrook 18 (8-12-88) Maurice Hill 18 (8-8-88) Best Rocket Liftoff Vertical Jump Derrick Summers 18 (6-19-88) Jalen Parmele 41-4 Jared Dewalt 18 (6-2-88) Richard Davis 38-0 Andrew Hawkins 34-8 Oldest Rockets Age (Birth Date) 2005 Review J.P. Bekasiak 24 (1-1-82) Bo Martin 23 (8-20-83)

History Toledo Pronunciation Guide Hassan Adebesin hah-SAHN ah-duh-BEH-shin Jan Gewont John GEH-want Jerry Aguwa ah-GOO-ah Shawn Glaser GLAY-zer J.P. Bekasiak buh-KAY-zee-ak Tyrrell Herbert TIE-rell HER-bert Keiron Brown CURE-on Aaron Opelt OH-pelt Tom Burzine BUR-zyn Jalen Parmele PAR-muh-lee DaJuane Collins DAH-juan Alex Steigerwald STY-ger-wald Records John Duhe` DOO-ay Seth Thitoff THIH-toff Chris Faison FAY-zon Jim Wesolowski WES-oh-LAU-sky Keith Forestal FOR-est-all Bruce Frieson FREE-zin Coaches Levi George LEE-vigh Tom Amstutz AM-stuhtz University

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