MissiON OF NEVADA ATHLETICS We provide opportunities for achievement – academically, athletically and socially. We transform lives by preparing students for life. We engage our community in a meaningful way. C ORE VALUES Respect: We follow the Golden Rule and treat others as we expect to be treated. Positive Attitude: We have high energy, excitement and optimism every day. Service: We serve others first, especially our students and community. Teamwork: We carry the load with our teammates. We look out for each other. Discipline: We are disciplined in our thoughts and actions. We get the job done. Honor: We know that the right thing to do is the only thing to do. TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................................................................. 1 QUICK FACTS ................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 MEDIA INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................................ 4-5 ALPHABETICAL ROSTER .......................................................................................................................................................... 8-9 NUMERICAL ROSTER ................................................................................................................................................................. 10-11 COACHES & PRONUNCIATION .............................................................................................................................................. 12 HONORS candidates ............................................................................................................................................................. 13-26 PLAYER PROFILES ....................................................................................................................................................................... 27-73 HEAD coach BRIAN POLIAN ................................................................................................................................................ 75-77 ASSISTANT coaches ................................................................................................................................................................ 79-89 SUPPORT staff .......................................................................................................................................................................... 90 2012 statistics .......................................................................................................................................................................... 91-103 2012 game recaps ................................................................................................................................................................... 105-118 RECORD BOOK ............................................................................................................................................................................. 119-132 ALL-TIME lettermen .............................................................................................................................................................. 133-140 TEAM historY ............................................................................................................................................................................ 141-160 POSTSEASON historY ............................................................................................................................................................ 161-171 CREDITS The 2012 Nevada football program was prepared by the Athletics Media Services Office with editorial contributions by Chad Hartley, Darron Pinkney and Jack Kuestermeyer in addition to all previous SIDs and interns of the Nevada Media Services Office. The program was design by Steve Cardi, using Adobe InDesign CS6 on Mac hardware. Photography contributions by John Byrne; Mark Rauh, Silver and Blue Sports; and Claudia Ortega-Lukas, Jean Dixon, Eric Asistin, David Calvert, Crista Hecht, Jeff Ross, Matt Theilen and Beth Cohen, University of Nevada Marketing All text and photo content is property of or licensed to the University of Nevada and Nevada Athletics. These materials can not be reproduced without permission from the Nevada Media Services Office. SPECIAL THANKS Claudia Ortega-Lukas, and Brandon Stewart, University of Nevada Electronics; Javan Hedlund, Mountain West Conference; The Reno/Sparks Convention Visitors Authority for photos of the Reno/Lake Tahoe area. Table of Contents 1 Quick Facts 3 GENERAL INFORMATION MEDIA SERVICES Location Reno, Nev. 89557 Assistant AD/Media Services (Football Contact) Reno/Sparks Metro Area Population 425,417 Chad Hartley [email protected] Enrollment 19,000 Office Phone/FAX (775) 682-6982/(775) 784-4386 Nickname; School Colors Wolf Pack; Navy Blue and Silver Cell Phone (775) 229-5513 Home Stadium (Capacity, Surface) Mackay (30,000 FieldTurf) Mailing Address Legacy Hall/Mail Stop 232, Reno, NV 89557 Conference Mountain West President Dr. Marc Johnson FOOTBALL COACHING staFF Athletics Director Doug Knuth Head Coach Brian Polian Bacherlor’s UConn, 1994; Master’s, Ohio, 1998, Northwood (MBA), 2002 Alma Mater, Year John Carroll, 1997; Baylor, 2000 Athletic Dept. Phone (775) 784-6900 Record at School/Career First season Ticket Office Phone (775) 348-PACK Football Office Phone 775-784-6891 Press Box Phone (775) 784-6545 Best Time to Contact Polian Mornings; Contact SID Athletics Website www.nevadawolfpack.com Assistant Coaches Alma Mater, Year FOOTBALL INFORMATION Associate Head Coach/WRs Jim Hofher, first season 2012 Record 7-6 Overall, 4-4 (5th, MW) Cornell, 1979 Basic Offense; Defense Pistol, 4-3 Offensive Coordinator/QBs Nick Rolovich, second season 2012 Starters Returning (Off/Def/Kickers) 14 (7/5/2) Hawai`i, 2005 2012 Lettermen Returning (Off/Def/Kickers) 34 (14/18/2) Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Scottie Hazelton, first season First Year of Football 1896 Fort Lewis College, 1997 All-Time Record 524-452-33 Recruiting Coordinator/Safeties Mike Bradeson, 10th season* Bowl Appearances 13 (eight straight) Boise State, 1981 Last Bowl Appearance 2012 New Mexico Bowl Special Team Coordinator/RBs Lester Erb, first season Bucknell, 1991 SUPPORT STAFF Offensive Line Ron Hudson, first season Director of Football Administration David Fox Muskingum, 1987 Director of Football and Recruiting Operations Andy Vaughn Defensive Line Bill Teerlinck, first season Graduate Assistants: John Decoster, Pat Denecke, Nate Dolan, Ashley Lelie Chadron State, 2002 Director of Strength & Conditioning Matt Eck TEs/Asst. O-Line James Spady, fourth season Athletic Trainer Ben Anguish UTEP, 1995 Team Physician Dr. Carol Scott CBs Ricky Thomas, first season Equipment Coordinator Chris Collins Alabama, 1987 Video Coordinator Adam Raymond Football Secretary Linda Burkhardt * – Includes previous tenure at Nevada. Director of Athletics Ticketing Amy Engelbert 2013 SCHEDULE DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME TV PROMOTION Aug. 31 UCLA Pasadena, Calif. 7 p.m. Pac-12 Networks Sept. 7 UC Davis Reno 6:05 p.m. - Chris Ault Night Sept. 14 Florida State Tallahassee, Fla. 12:30 p.m. ESPN/ESPN2 Sept. 21 Hawai`i Reno 5:05 p.m. Oceanic/MWDN Hall of Fame/Whiteout Sept. 28 Air Force Reno 4:35 p.m. CBS Sports Salute to Service Oct. 4 San Diego State San Diego, Calif. 6 p.m. ESPN Oct. 19 Boise State Boise, Idaho 5 p.m. CBS Sports Oct. 26 UNLV Reno TBA An ESPN Network Homecoming Nov. 2 Fresno State Fresno, Calif. TBA An ESPN Network Nov. 9 Colorado State Fort Collins, Colo. TBA An ESPN Network Nov. 16 San Jose State Reno TBA An ESPN Network Nov. 30 BYU Reno 12:05 p.m. CBS Sports Senior Day * – Mountain West game 2012 Results DATE OPPONENT LOCATIon ReSUlt SCORE TV ATT. Sept. 1 Cal Berkeley, Calif. W 31-24 Pac-12 Networks 63,186 Sept. 8 South Florida Reno L 32-31 CBS Sports 22,804 Sept. 15 Northwestern State Reno W 45-34 - 19,399 Sept. 22 Hawai`i* Honolulu W 69-24 NBC Sports 31,417 Sept. 29 Texas State San Marcos, Texas W 34-21 Longhorn Net. 14,210 Oct. 6 Wyoming* Reno W 35-28 (OT) - 24,025 Oct. 13 UNLV* Las Vegas W 42-37 TWC SportsNet 20,565 Oct. 20 San Diego State* Reno L 39-38 (OT) CBS Sports 22,242 Oct. 26 Air Force* Colorado Springs L 48-31 CBS Sports 24,277 Nov. 3 Bye Nov. 10 Fresno State* Reno L 52-36 NBC Sports 22,104 Nov. 17 New Mexico* Albuquerque W 31-24 Comcast 17,290 Nov. 24 Bye Dec. 1 Boise State* Reno L 27-21 ABC 30,017 Dec. 15 Arizona^ Albuquerque L 49-48 ESPN 24,610 * – Mountain West game; ^ - Gildan New Mexico Bowl Quick Facts 3 CREDENTIALS MEDIA WORK AREAS Requests for season and single-game credentials and parking should be faxed The media work room in Cashell Field House is equipped with phone lines or mailed on official letterhead to the Nevada Media Services Office (fax: 775-784- and high-speed Internet connections and is also the location for post-game press 4386) at least 48 hours prior to the event. Space is limited in many of our venues, conferences. The media may work in the press box until one hour following the so credentials will be issued to full-time, salaried journalists from outlets that completion of the game. cover the University of Nevada regularly and substantially or to representatives A limited number of telephone lines are available