the league’s top backs in each of the past two seasons, helping
junior Andrew
clear the way for a rushing attack that ranked 29th in the nation
Nelson (Union-
in 2009 and allowed only 1.36 sacks per game to rank 25th
dale, N.Y.) will add
nationally.
depth and needed
Senior Brian Crew (Galt, Calif.), who started each of the last
experience. Two players,
nine games, had a good first season at guard for the Seawolves
redshirt freshmen
N.J.), a transfer from Maryland who started four games, saw
Alex Probasco (Manhattan Beach,
Priore.
Calif.) and Elias
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and will be joined on the line by junior Joe Faiella (Freehold, action in 10 and will do very well in the system, according to
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program for three years but has seen limited playing time, junior
add depth after
Phillip Vournazos (Buena Park, Calif.) and redshirt freshmen
learning the defen-
Michael Bamiro (Tobyhanna, Pa.) and Scott Hernandez (Ar-
sive system. Se-
lington, Texas) add depth along the line.
nior Frank Conti
Martinez (Long
Senior Armand Poole (Grayson, Ga.), a three-year starter at guard for Hofstra, has transferred to Stony Brook for his final
Beach, Calif.), are
season of elibility. He’ll add experience and depth up front.
coming off redshirt
Junior Mario Dattilo (Centereach, N.Y.), who has been in the
“Once again, we’re going to be young at that position, but I
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think potentially we could be more talented,” Priore said.
Defensive Line Two of Stony Brook’s leaders up front last year, juniors Ryan
seasons and will
After missing almost all of 2009, senior linebacker Julian Glenn returns as captain in 2010
(Lake Grove, N.Y.) could be in the mix after missing all of
last year with a knee injury.
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Haber (Lafayette Hill, Pa.) and Michael Marino (Middle Island, N.Y.), who combined to make 19 starts, will be counted on to provide leadership and experience. Haber, who started all 11 games, finished among the team
The 2009 Big South Defensive Player of the Year and quarterback of the defense, Tyler Santucci still will be part of the Stony Brook football family, this year serving as a graduate
leaders in tackles for loss (3.5) and sacks (1.5). Haber’s been
assistant. There is no replacing him, according to Priore, but
in the program for four years and has the ability to play a lead-
similar to the receiver position, quality talent exists from top to
ing role as an interior lineman.
bottom.
Marino also saw action in all 11 games, earning eight starts.
A stable of linebackers will be at Priore’s disposal this
Tough to move around at nearly 300 pounds, Marino played
season, so numbers won’t be an issue. Senior Julian Glenn
an important role on the inside and again will be a candidate to
(Uniondale, N.Y.) who missed practically all of last season with
team with Haber.
a shoulder injury but was able to gain another year of eligibil-
Chris Perri and Ryan Sollazzo played key roles on the defen-
ity, brings a lot of experience to the position. Another senior,
sive line, but each graduated. Stepping into a starting role at
Stephen Schwicke (East Patchogue, N.Y.) has been in the
one defensive end position with be senior Joseph Kirkpatrick
program for four years and has been among the leaders in
(Athens, Texas). Kirkpatrick, a transfer from Trinity Valley CC,
tackles in each of the last three seasons. Glenn and Schwicke
played in all 11 games. Among the team leaders in tackles
will serve as two of Stony Brook’s four team captains in 2010.
for loss, Kirkpatrick totaled 24 tackles, including four against
The rest of the linebacking corps are underclassmen.
Charleston Southern. He also returned a fumble 56 yards,
Sophomore Kenny Tuiloma (Long Beach, Calif.) played in
against the Buccaneers, setting up a field goal. Priore describes senior Jonas Rousseau (Brooklyn, N.Y.) as a player whom he’s looking for great leadership as an ‘‘elder statesman’’ in the program. A speedy defensive end, Rousseau sat out last year, having transferred after two years at Maine. A transfer from Hofstra who started two years for the Pride,
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all 11 games, totaling 31 tackles. He was named Big South Freshman of the Week after a 12-tackle, one-interception performance at Massachusetts on September 26. Sophomore Craig Richardson (Revere, Mass.) saw some action on special teams and could be the replacement for Santucci at middle linebacker. Richardson stepped up in the