2009 Idaho State University Football Media Guide

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Bengal FOOTBALL Ukiah HS

Keith McGowen #2 * DB 5-9 * 177 * jr * Tr Lynwood, CA Boise State Lynwood HS

Meet the Bengals

Boise State ... Played in nine games for the Broncos as a sophomore, recording one tackle and registering one interception ... got his pick against the Idaho Vandals, returning it 30 yards ...did not play in the game last year against Idaho State ... as a freshman he played in five games, recording four tackles and a pass breakup ... redshirted with the Broncos in 2006 ... HS ... Lettered in football at Lynwood High School ... finished with 54 tackles, two interceptions and one fumble recovery on defense ... on offense had 15 carries for 125 yards and eight catches for 201 yards and four touchdowns ... on special teams returned 11 kickoffs for 335 yards ... named MVP in 2004 and won special teams award in 2003 ... also won track and field MVP honors in 2005 ... Personal ... his parents are Keith, Sr., and Latonza ... his birthday is April 28, 1988 ... will major in mass communications.

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Skylar Morgan #37 * RB 5-9 * 180 * Fr * HS Hazelton, ID Minico HS

Jarrid Nash #54 * LB 6-2 * 245 * Jr * JC Glendale, AZ Glendale CC Upper Iowa College Independence HS

JC … Lettered for one year at Glendale Community College where he helped Glendale finish first in the Western States Football League in yards allowed per game (201.9) and second in fewest points allowed (14.4) … UIC ... Lettered in football for one season at Upper Iowa ... HS ... Lettered in football, basketball, and track at Independence High School … was named First Team All-Region as a senior … was a member of the National Honor Society and Who’s Who … was also the Homecoming Prince ... Personal ... his parents are Mike and Toye Nash … will major in sports medicine … his birthday is May 1, 1989 … his father Mike played football at Arizona State and his mother ran track as well.

HS ... Lettered in football for three years and track for three as well at Minico High School … was named the Idaho 4A State Player of the Year by the Idaho Statesman … had a brilliant career setting Minico career marks for rushing yards with 4,300, carries with 625, and touchdowns with 62 … As a senior he led Minico to their best season in school history, breaking his previous record for rushing yards with 2,062, scoring a record 26 touchdowns, all that on just 275 carries … he also owns Minico single game marks with six touchdowns and 41 carries in a game … led his team to the 2008 state 4A semifinals where Minico lost 41-38 on the final play, despite his 41 carries for 252 yards and four touchdowns … was a two-time All-State selection as both a junior and a senior, and he was also the conference player of the year … a two-time captain as well ... Personal ... his parents are Cody and Cathy Morgan … is undecided on a major ... his birthday is December 28, 1990.

Kyle Morris #14 * QB 6-2 * 185 * Fr * HS Ukiah, CA

HS ... Was a three-year starter in football at Ukiah High School, and he also lettered for one year as a sprinter in track … as a senior he was named the NBL’s Offensive Player of the Year, and he was a two-time First Team All-NBL pick and First Team All-Redwood Empire selection as well … threw for 2,490 yards, completing 176-of-287 (61.3%) with 24 touchdowns and only nine interceptions … also rushed for 272 yards and a pair of touchdowns … invited to participate in the invitation only EA Sports Elite 11 Quarterback Camp in Berkeley, California … led Ukiah to the state playoffs as a senior ... Personal ... his parents are Craig and Mary Morris … is undecided on a major … his birthday is November 8, 1990.

Tuiasosopo Niusulu #58 * DL 6-0 * 255 * Fr * HS Lakewood, WA Lakes HS

HS ... Lettered in football for four years and track for three years at Lakes High School … was named First Team All-State by the Associated Press as a senior … was also named conference Defensive Lineman of the Year … was named First Team All-Conference as both an offensive lineman and a defensive lineman … named to the East/West All-State Game … was team captain …was an Old Spice Player of the Year Nominee … helped Lakes to four straight playoff appearances including a trip to the state semifinals as a senior … Lakes went 43-5 over his four seasons ... Personal ... his parents are Solovaa and Violet Niusulu ... will major in sports medicine ... is related to Marques Tuiasosopo, a quarterback for the Oakland Raiders (cousin), Zach Tuiasosopo, a running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (cousin), Matt Tuiasosopo, a third baseman for the Seattle Mariners (cousin), Matt Toeaina, a defensive

2009 Idaho State Football Media Guide


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