2015 Adrian College Football Media Guide

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Name of school:......................................Adrian College City, State, Zip:................................... Adrian, MI 49221 Founded:................................................................. 1859 Enrollment:............................................................. 1,700 Nickname:.........................................................Bulldogs School Colors:............................................ Black & Gold Stadium:.............................................. Docking Stadium Capacity:................................................................. 3,000 Surface:.............................................. ProGrass Synthetic Affiliation:............................................ NCAA Division III Conference:......Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc. President:...................................... Dr. Jeffrey R. Docking Vice President for Enrollment:..................... Frank Hribar Director of Athletics:.................................. Michael Duffy Head Athletic Trainer:..................................Jamie Fetter Athletic Department Phone:.... (517) 265-5161 ext. 4210 Athletic Department Fax:........................(517) 264-3802

Head Coach:.............................................. Jim Deere Alma Mater, Year:.....................Adrian College, 1989 Adrian Record/Years:.................... 36-16 (6th Season) Overall Record/Years:................... 36-16 (6th Season) Office Phone:......................................(517) 264-3995 Best Time to Reach Deere:..........................Mornings

HISTORY First Year of Football:.............................................. 1892 All-time Record:...................................413-442-20 (.483) NCAA Postseason Appearances:.......... ‘83, ‘88, ‘12, ‘14 MIAA Championships:.... 1911, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1989, 1997, 2012, 2014

TEAM INFORMATION 2014 Overall Record:............................. 8 wins, 3 losses 2014 MIAA Record/Finish:.............. 5 wins, 1 losses/1st Basic Offense:...................................................Pro Style Basic Defense:...........................................................4-3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost:...............................37/41 Starters Returning/Lost:.....Offense (5/6), Defense (2/9), Special Teams (1/2)

Assistant Coaches: Offensive Line/Run Game Coord:......... Keith Uecker Auburn (1988), 517-265-5161 ext. 5032 Off. Coordinator:.....................................Harry Bailey Adrian College (2009), 517-265-5161 ext. 5012 ILB’s/Special Teams/Recruiting:......... Jordan Odaffer Florida A&M (2008), 517-265-5161 ext. 5004 Defensive Line:................................... Travis Rubingh Adrian College (2012), trubingh@adrian.edu Defensive Backs:............................. Montrell Dockery Central State (2010), 517-265-5161 ext. 5010 Kickers/Strength:....................................... Toby Ernst Adrian College (2003), 517-265-5161 ext. 4212 Fullbacks and Tight Ends:......................Dan Zemens Adrian College (2005) Running Backs:....................................Anthony Davis Univ. of Phoenix (2014), 517-265-5161 ext. 4018 OLB’s/Video Coord:..................................Eric Tyahla Adrian College (2013), 517-265-5161 ext. 4004 Wide Receivers:.................................... Nate Hartline Adrian College (2015), 517-265-5161 ext. 5003

SPORTS INFORMATION Assistant SID:...........................................Corey Graham E-Mail Address:............................ cgraham@adrian.edu Office Phone:.............................. (517) 265-5161 x 5471 Fax Number:...........................................(517) 264-3802 Athletics Website:.................. www.adrianbulldogs.com Facebook Page:..... www.facebook.com/adrianbulldogs Twitter Page:....................... twitter.com/AdrianBulldogs YouTube Page:.... www.youtube.com/AdrianBulldogAthletics Mailing Address:..... 110 South Madison Street, Merillat Center Room 223, Adrian, MI 49221

Adrian College opened Multi-Sport Performance Stadium in 2006 and it was renamed Docking Stadium on Oct. 12, 2013 in honor of current President Jeffrey R. Docking.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Facts............................................................. 3 Head Coach Jim Deere.......................................... 4 Assistant Coaches................................................ 5-9 Alphabetical Roster......................................... 10-12 Senior Bios....................................................... 13-16 Letterwinner Bios............................................. 17-20 Year in Review/Preseason Top 25......................... 21 2014 Statistics.................................................. 22-23 Single Season Records......................................... 24 Career Records..................................................... 25 MIAA Information................................................. 26

CREDITS The 2015 Adrian College Football Media Guide was designed, written and produced by Corey Graham, Assistant Sports Information Director and Nicholas Duffy, Sports Information Intern, with editorial assistance from Jennifer Compton and the Adrian College Public Relations Office. Action Photography by ZR Photo and Mike Dickie. Cover Designs by Christina Butler. Inside Cover Design by Hollie Smith. Printing done by Precision Business Solutions in Perrysburg, Ohio. Information included in this publication is current through Sept 9, 2015.

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HEAD COACH (14.2 points per game) in 2011. Deere’s defense was once again stellar ranking seventh nationally in pass efficiency defense (89.28). The team allowed 124.9 yards per game on the ground and ranked 15th nationally in total defense (263.10 yards per contest). The aggressive nature of the defense was also highlighted by finishing sixth nationally in tackles for loss per game (8.8). In total, the Bulldog defense led the MIAA in five different statistical categories. Deere’s first season as head coach at Adrian College featured one of the strongest schedules in school history and the team went 5-5 overall and finished in a second-place tie in the MIAA with a 4-2 league mark. The Bulldogs had four First Team All-MIAA players and five more make the Second Team All-MIAA list. The team ranked second in the MIAA in total defense yielding 308.2 yards per game. The Bulldogs also ranked second in turnover margin (+4) and rushing defense (124.5 ypg). Deere’s first win came on September 11, 2010 with a 40-14 triumph over Defiance College. Deere’s defense also pitched a shutout on October 9 at Olivet (41-0). The defensive numbers were staggering over the three-year period under coach Deere before taking over as head coach. The Bulldogs quietly became one of the more feared defensive units in Division III and the stats tell the story. In 2009, Adrian finished first in the MIAA in five different statistical categories including scoring defense (16.2 ppg), passing defense (162.3 ypg), total defense (281.6 ypg), pass efficiency defense (94.0) and sacks (26 for minus 158 yards). In addition, AC was 16th nationally in pass efficiency defense, 28th in scoring defense and 17th in tackles for loss. In 2008, Adrian finished fourth in Division III in total defense limiting their opponents to 239 yards per game. In addition, Deere’s crew ranked fourth in scoring defense (12.4), seventh in rushing defense (71.2 ypg) and fourth in tackles for loss (9.1 per game). The Bulldog defense finished 2007 as one of the best in school history. The defense ranked first in the MIAA in nine different statistical categories and finished the year ranked sixth in total defense in Division III. The Bulldogs allowed just 74.6 yards per game on the ground (10th nationally) and 14.4 points per game (12th nationally). Along with his experience at AC, Deere coached at Sterling Heights Stevenson High School in 1993 and 1994 and Morenci High School in 1996. A 1989 graduate of Adrian College, Deere was a four-year letterwinner for the Bulldogs and was a player on the 1988 MIAA Championship team. Deere resides in Adrian and has three children - Angelica, Danielle and Blake.

Jim Deere 6th Season (23rd overall) Adrian College (1989) 517-264-3995 jdeere@adrian.edu 36-16 Record at Adrian 2012, 2014 MIAA Champs Jim Deere embarks on his sixth season as head coach at Adrian College and has led the Bulldogs to two MIAA championships in the last three seasons. He and his coaching staff captured the school’s 11th Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association championship in 2014 and he owns an overall record of 36-16. The 36 wins in five seasons is the best start of any coach in school history. In 2012, the Bulldogs tied the school record with nine wins (9-2) and went unblemished in the MIAA standings with a 6-0 record. Adrian outscored their conference opponents, 14740, and allowed just four touchdowns including only one through the air. The Bulldogs ended the regular season ranked 25th in the American Football Coaches Association NCAA Division III poll and hosted an NCAA playoff game for the first time in school history against Franklin (Ind.) College. Adrian’s defense finished the season ranked in the top 25 in Division III in four defensive categories including total defense (7th), scoring defense (10th), pass defense (14th) and rushing defense (25th). Deere became the 24th head coach in the history of Adrian College football on November 15, 2009. Deere has made a smooth transition into the head coaching role and this fall will be his 23rd season on the Adrian College sidelines. Deere served as defensive coordinator for three years (2007-09) and also had called the defensive plays up until his promotion. Deere’s second season at the helm saw the Bulldogs finish 8-2 overall and 4-2 in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA). The team finished third in the league standings and lost both games by a combined 17 points including one of those losses in overtime on the road at Hope College. The Bulldogs started the season with a 7-0 record and were ranked as high as 16th nationally by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) on October 24th. The team’s first win of the season saw Adrian travel to Husson University and set a schoolrecord for points in a 77-7 victory. The team also had two very exciting road wins. Adrian won on a last-second field goal (17-14) at Augustana and then snapped a losing streak against rival Trine with a 26-7 win against the 17th-ranked Thunder in Angola, Indiana. The Bulldogs led the MIAA in scoring offense (32.5 points per game) and scoring defense

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ASSISTANT COACHES Keith Uecker 5th Season Offensive Line/ Run Game Coord. kuecker@adrian.edu 517-265-5161 x. 5032 Auburn Univ. (1988) Keith Uecker will once again be handling the offensive line and run game coordination in his fifth season with the Adrian College football staff. In 2014, the offense ranked third among MIAA schools in rushing with 208.1 ypg while also accumulating a MIAA high 28 touchdowns. Uecker coached last years senior John Rock to a second straight First Team All-MIAA and to Third Team All-Region. Uecker returns Second Team All-MIAA linemen Jordan Simon and Quest Gosnell. In 2013, the offense ranked second in rushing (167.5 ypg) among MIAA schools and had 12 touchdowns on the ground. Uecker mentored John Rock who was named First Team AllMIAA a year ago and running back Damon Brown who ranked third in the MIAA in rushing yards per game. Uecker guided one of the best offensive lines in the MIAA in 2012. The Bulldogs rushed for 141.73 yards per game which ranked third in the league. Adrian’s offense in total gained on average 319.73 yards per game and scored a team-best 38 points against Kalamazoo on Oct. 27 at Performance Stadium. In his first season, Uecker saw the rushing attack average 172.2 yards per game finishing second in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA). Uecker also mentored First Team All-MIAA pick Nick Ross and Second Team All-MIAA picks in Spencer Whittington and Derek Shell. Uecker was an All-American at Auburn in 1981 and was a four-year starter for the Tigers, earning all-SEC honors. Serving as 1981 team captain, he was twice the winner of the Ken Rice Award as the team’s outstanding offensive lineman. Uecker played in the NFL for 10 seasons, beginning his pro career with the Denver Broncos (1982-84) and then with Green Bay (1984-91). With the Packers, he was a four-year starter and played all five line positions. He was the 1987 recipient of the prestigious Ed Block Courage Award. Uecker has worked with Ohio State University as offensive quality control coach (2009-10) and

most recently as offensive line coach with the UFL’s Omaha Nighthawks (2010). He served as the offensive line coach at Wayne State (200405) and Akron (1999-2003) before spending several years in the automotive industry. He earned his accounting degree from Auburn in 1988. A native of Hollywood, Fla., Uecker has four children: Victoria, Jack, Clayton and Jane.

Harry Bailey 6th Season Off. Coordinator hbailey@adrian.edu 517-265-5161 x. 5012 Adrian College (2009)

Harry Bailey begins his sixth season with the Adrian College football program and will once again serve as offensive coordinator. He will also take over coaching the quarterbacks. In 2014, when Bailey was also the running backs coach, the Bulldogs had an effective offensive lead by its exceptional ground attack which ranked third in the MIAA (208.1 ypg). Then senior running back Dae’Von Robinson racked up 648 yards good enough for sixth in the MIAA. But the team was lead in rushing by the explosive newcomer Emmanuel Stewart, now sophomore, who dashed for 1002 yards (3rd in the MIAA) and 11 touchdowns. Complimenting the run game was an exciting passing attack lead by then senior Nathan Hartline, who racked up MIAA leading stats of 971 receiving yards, 88.3 receiving yards per game, and 18 yards per catch. In 2013, Bailey was co-defensive coordinator along with Christon Calley. The Bulldogs had another great season on defense. They led the league in scoring defense (11.1 ppg), pass defense (178.4 ypg), rushing defense (104.0 ypg) and red zone defense (13-of-25). Bailey has also been in charge of the junior varsity team during his tenure. Bailey coached the MIAA Defensive Player of the Year Deontae Bridgeman and First Team All-MIAA performer Ellis Ewing in 2013. During the 12 season, Bailey helped guide Bridgeman to First Team All-MIAA honors and Hunter Juntunen to Second Team AllMIAA honors. The Bulldogs also ranked third in the conference in opponents third-down conversion rate (31.1). Bailey coached a talented group of linebackers in 2011. Darren Walter was named First Team All-MIAA as a kingpin to a defense that ranked 25th nationally and second in the

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ASSISTANT COACHES MIAA in sacks (2.90 per game). The team also ranked sixth nationally and first in the MIAA in tackles for loss per game (8.8). In total, the Adrian defense allowed single-digit points to four teams in 2011. Bailey is a native of nearby Hudson and was a standout at linebacker for the Bulldog football team. Bailey is the son of Greg and Kelly Bailey and has a bachelor’s degree in secondary education with an emphasis in social studies and a minor in history. Bailey guided the junior varsity program at Adrian College to an 8-2 record in 2010. He was a four-year letterwinner at Adrian College and a two-year starter on one of Division III’s best defenses. He was a captain during his senior season and was named First Team All-MIAA. In 2007, Bailey started all 10 games and recorded 31 tackles and ranked sixth in the MIAA with 10 tackles for loss. In 2008, he again started all 10 games and ranked first in the MIAA with 11.5 tackles for loss. He also made 78 tackles including 46 solo stops.

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Montrell Dockery 1st Season Defensive Backs mdockery@adrian.edu 517-265-5161 x. 5010 Central State (2010)

Montrell Dockery will be coaching defensive backs for the Bulldogs this spring and into the 2015 season. Dockery joins the coaching staff after a stint at Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, Kentucky during the 2014 season. He also coached the defensive backs for the Blue Raiders as they captured their first NAIA playoff appearance with a 10-3 record. The team advanced to the second round of the postseason and attained a No. 6 national ranking in the process. The Blue Raiders won the Mid-South Conference (6-0) and forced a total of 45 turnovers including 29 interceptions to lead the nation. Dockery has also spent time in the Michigan high school coaching ranks. He spent three years as defensive coordinator at Muskegon Mona Shores High School. Mona Shores made their first playoff appearance during his time there and were ranked in the top 25 programs in the state of Michigan by the Detroit Free Press. The team made the Division II Academic All-State list as well. Dockery also spent one season as special teams coordinator at Muskegon Heights High School. The team went 10-2 and were ranked No. 1 in the state according to the Detroit Free Press. The team won a district and regional championship before falling in the state semifinals. Dockery has also been active in numerous camps including the Sound Mind Sound Body Camp in 2014 in Boynton, Florida. He also has assisted at North Carolina State, Western Michigan and the Victors Veer Camp in Frankenmuth for three summers. Dockery played collegiately at Central State University (Ohio) for four years. He participated in the All-American Bowl in 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was voted as team captain for two years and also was selected to play in the first-ever Ohio College Football.com Senior Bowl in Upper Arlington. He was a First and Second Team All-Conference selection as a defensive back and also played semi-pro football in 2011 for the Lakeshore Cougars. Dockery has a bachelor’s degree from Central State in business management/administration.


ASSISTANT COACHES Jordan Odaffer 3rd Season Inside Linebackers/ Special Teams/ Recruiting Coord. jodaffer@adrian.edu 517-265-5161 x. 5004 Florida A&M (2008) Jordan Odaffer begins his third season at Adrian College in 2015. Odaffer will again coach the Outside Linebackers this year while handling the responsibilities of Recruiting Coordinator, Special Teams Coordinator, and Junior Varsity Head Coach. In 2014, Odaffer guided a talented group of linebackers that included First Team AllMIAA selection Juwan King and Second Team All MIAA selections Matt Sullivan and Wallen Augustin. These players helped defense to once again be the MIAA’s best ranking first in Points Allowed, Pass Defense, Rushing Defense, and Total Defense. In 2013 as the Inside Linebackers Coach, Odaffer guided a talented group including MIAA Defensive Player of the Year Deontae Bridgeman, who scored four touchdowns and led the Bulldogs in tackles for loss. Odaffer also guided the junior varsity program at Adrian College to an 8-1 record in 2013. Odaffer comes to Adrian after a two-year stint at LaBelle High School (LaBelle, Fla.). Odaffer held the titles of: Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator, Special Teams Coordinator, Linebackers Coach, Wide Receivers Coach, and Defensive Backs Coach while at LaBelle. Odaffer’s Cowboys improved their record each season as he molded a porous defense ranked 44th out of 47 in their class (37.0 ppg) prior to his arrival into a formidable defense that ranked 12th and 10th (18.7 ppg) during his two seasons. While at West Gadsden High School as a Defensive Coordinator, West Gadsden won their only District title as Odaffer’s defense surrendered 12 points per game (6th in the state). Odaffer’s defense also scored 10 touchdowns that season to account for 60 points of their own. Along with his seven years of coaching experience, Odaffer played college football at Southwest Baptist University, Los Angeles Pierce College, and Florida A&M. Odaffer earned his Bachelor’s degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in History Education in December 2008.

Dan Zemens 4th Season 7th Overall Fullbacks/Tight Ends Adrian College (2005)

Dan Zemens returns for his fourthstraight year and seventh overall with the Adrian College football program. He will once again coach the fullbacks and tight ends for the Bulldogs. In 2014, Zemen’s group helped the bulldogs offense ground game become the third best in the MIAA (208.1 ypg) and to score a MIAA leading 28 rushing touchdowns. Dan Zemens previously served as an assistant from August 2005 to February 2007 at Adrian College. During his first stint as assistant coach for the Bulldogs, Zemens managed recruiting areas of Detroit suburbs, Toledo area, southwestern Michigan and northeastern Indiana. He also served as the offensive line coach and head junior varsity coach. Zemens enjoyed a stellar career at Adrian College as a four-time letterwinner. He served as team captain in 2003 and was also named Offensive Line MVP as well as garnering AllMIAA honors three times in his career. He was also named to the All-North Region Second Team by Don Hansen’s Football Gazette in 2003. Zemens graduated from Adrian College in April 2005 with a bachelor of arts in history and a minor in criminal justice. Zemens currently is an enforcement officer/ investigator for Lenawee County Friend of the Court. He resides in Adrian with his wife, Rebecca (Irvine), and son, Jacob.

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ASSISTANT COACHES Toby Ernst 4th Season Kickers/Strength ternst@adrian.edu 517-265-5161 x. 4212 Adrian College (2003)

Toby Ernst will handle duties in the kicking game and also serve as strength and conditioning coach for the Bulldog football program. Ernst serves in another capacity as equipment manager at Adrian College for all sports. Ernst has served as equipment manager for seven years and has been associated with Adrian College since his graduation in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science (physical education). Toby is responsible for overseeing a staff of student workers as well as the inventory, purchasing, stocking and maintenance of all athletic equipment needs as equipment manager. Ernst is CSCS certified in practical and applied sciences through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and did a professional internship with Bowling Green State University in the summer of 2011. Ernst has also had the opportunity to work with the Detroit Lions equipment staff during minicamp in 2010. Ernst was a three-year letterman with the men’s basketball team from 2000-03 at Adrian College and played baseball as well from 199899. Toby and his wife, Shantay, reside in Adrian, and have two children, Devon and Ciara.

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Travis Rubingh 4th Season Defensive Line trubingh@adrian.edu 517-265-5161 x. 3976 Adrian College (2012)

Travis Rubingh enters his fourth season on the coaching staff at Adrian College and will handle the duties of defensive line coach. In 2014, Rubingh helped coach the MIAA’s best defense. Leading his defensive lineman were Second Team All-MIAA players then senior Jack Carter and now sophomore Damon Fuller. Rubingh’s line lead the MIAA in sacks (32), and helped the team shut down opponents in both the redzone (60%) and on third down (21.2%) both of which lead the MIAA. Rubingh tutored a very talented defensive line in 2013 that helped the defense rank first in the MIAA in sacks (29). The defensive unit also ranked first in total defense (282.4 ypg). Rubingh concluded his playing career as a Bulldog in 2011. He played in five games as a senior and registered one tackle. He played in nine games as a junior in 2010 to earn his first varsity letter. He was also named to the MIAA All-Academic List. Rubingh was born in Muskegon, Michigan and prepped at Grass Lake High School. He was named All-Conference and All-Area in football in 2007. Rubingh has a bachelor’s degree in social studies with a focus in secondary education from Adrian College (2012).


ASSISTANT COACHES Eric Tyahla 3rd Season Outside Linebackers/ Video Coordinator etyahla@adrian.edu Adrian College (2013)

Eric Tyahla begins his third season on the Adrian College football staff. He will now be coaching the outside linebackers and also serve as video coordinator. In 2014, Tyahla was the defensive back coach and helped that group become one of the best in the MIAA. Charles Fleck was the best of the group gaining Third Team All-Region Honors and being named to the All-MIAA First Team Defense. Not to be forgotten are fellow All-MIAA First Teamer Ellis Ewing and All-MIAA Second Teamer Curtis Rhoden. This talented group helped the Bulldogs to rank first in Passing Defense (159 ypg) and Defensive Passing Efficiency (47.9% opponent completion). Tyahla was an assistant defensive backs coach in 2013 and will coach one of the more talented groups in the MIAA. Charles Fleck and Ellis Ewing are returning as All-MIAA performers during their careers. The Bulldogs ranked first in the MIAA in 2013 in pass efficiency defense (96.6) and were first in pass defense (178.4 ypg). The secondary recorded eight interceptions including five by returner Curtis Rhoden. Tyahla completed his playing career in the fall of 2012 at Adrian College playing in 23 career games in three seasons. Tyahla is a native of South Lyon, Michigan and attended South Lyon High School.

Anthony Davis 1st Season Defensive Backs adavis@adrian.edu 517-265-5161 x. 4018 Univ. of Phoenix (2014)

Anthony Davis is entering his first year as Running Backs coach for the Adrian Bulldogs. Davis brings more than 10 years of coaching experience with him. His most recent coaching job was as a graduate assistant at Eastern Kentucky, where he coached running backs and special teams. He was also responsible for recruiting in the state of Florida for the program. Eastern Kentucky was ranked 18th in the nation in rushing offense and fifth in kicks/ punts blocked during Davis’s time as a coach. Davis earned his B.S. in Communications & Marketing from University of Phoenix and will receive his M.S. in Sports Administration from Eastern Kentucky in December of 2015.

Nate Hartline 1st Season Wide Receivers nhartline@adrian.edu Adrian College (2015)

Nate Hartline begins his first season as wide receivers coach at Adrian College after a stellar career at wideout for the Bulldogs. Hartline earned three letters and played in 31 career games. He was named First Team All-MIAA as a senior after putting together one of the best seasons in school history. Hartline caught 54 passes for 971 yards and nine touchdowns and also set a school record with five TD grabs at Defiance. He ranked second in a season in yards, tied for third in TD’s and fifth in receptions. Hartline finished his career with 103 catches for 1,790 yards and 16 touchdowns. Those numbers put him second all-time in TD’s, third in yards and fourth in receptions at Adrian College.

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ALPHABETICAL ROSTER Name Chris Adams Kyle Adams Kyle Adams Seville Amos Jr Angus Arthur Lawrence Austin Jr. Tom Babich Owen Bachusz Brad Barker Steven Belknap Kyle Bell Ryan Betz Dammian Booker Korey Boutell Jaleel Brown Jullian Brown Zac Brown Tyler Bruce Chris Burnett Anthony Bussell Jakob Cain DeAundre Callahan Matt Carbajal John Carlin Garrett Carroll Kimari Carson Talmadge Carter Hunter Casebolt Enrique Castillo Anthony Chavez-Moore Jacob Clark Gian Comuzzi Nate Conner Cameron Cook Sam Courtney Leon Crawford Le’Jon Crawford Andrew Cyburt John Daniel Jacob Davis Wyatt Derrer Tucker Dillon Joel Dowker Alec Duffiney Dylan Dunn Jesse Eckhardt Trenton Elkins Louaih Farah Aurelio Fields Drake Flett Mike Ford Evan Fosha Trevor Fowler Jordan Freimark Jamel French Randy Fry Brandon Fulks Damon Fuller

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ALPHABETICAL ROSTER Name Dametrius Fullilove Nick Fulton D’Angelo Gaines Jarius Garner Laymon Gidding-Whatley Zac Grasl Jacob Green Ben Gur-Arie Charles Guy Densell Handley Will Hawkins George Hazen Tim Hergenreder Marcus Higginbottom Jamon Higgins Mike Holowchak Tate Honeycutt Matt Hoover Derek Hopper Keith Howell Dylan Hulett Brenden Johnson Justin Johnson Dionte Jones Travis Joseph Nick Keels Alex Knisley Jakob Kollek Joey Koscielski Austin Kowalczyk Kody Krusinski Jake Kubiak Austin Laderach Shawn Laurenceau Kenneth Laurita Trey Loescher Isaac Lyle Hunter McCoy Bernard McCutcheon Eric McDonel Jerron McGaw Tim McPhee Jamie Melchor Randall Micheaux Stephen Milarch Marcellous Miles Travis Myrick Brandon Neal Archie Nolan David Nutter Eric Orsinger Grant Ortbring Mitch Osadchuk Kyle Parks Lazaro Pena Darius Philon Darrian Pitcher Logan Pitcher

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Hometown/High School Detroit, Mich./King Allen Park, Mich./ Allen Park Eagle Lake, Fla./Winter Haven Mulberry, Fla./ Mulberry Redford, Mich./Thurston Beverly Hills, Mich./Groves Flint, Mich./ Southwestern Ann Arbor, Mich./Huron Inkster, Mich./John Glenn Flint, Mich./ Southwestern Fremont, Mich./Fremont Ravenna, Mich./Ravenna Webberville, Mich./Webberville Flint, Mich./ Northwestern Westland, Mich./Wayne Memorial St. Clair Shores, Mich./ Lake Shore Piqua, Ohio/Piqua Muskegon, Mich./ Reeths-Puffer Mount Morris, Mich./Genesee Toleodo, Ohio/ Whitmer Edwardsburg, Mich./ Edwardsburg Lincoln Park, Mich./Lincoln Park Ovid, Mich./Laingsburg Redford, Mich./Thurston St. Clair Shores, Mich./ Lake Shore Flushing, Mich./Carmen Ainsworth Port Charlotte, Fla./ Port Charlotte Fowlerville, Mich./ Fowlerville Holland, Mich./ Saugatuck Utica, Mich./Utica Stockbridge, Mich./Stockbridge Livonia, Mich./Clarenceville Luna Pie, Mich./Mason Orlando, Fla./Colonial Niles, Mich./ Brandywine Bowling Green, Ohio/ Bowling Green Naples, Fla./ Naples Dearborn Heights, Mich./ Annapolis Fort Lauderdale, Fla./ Stranahan Titusville, Fla./ Astronaut Indianapolis, Ind./Thomas Carr Howe South Lyon, Mich./South Lyon Inkster, Mich./John Glenn Taylor, Mich./Summit Academy Fenton, Mich./ Hartland Ypsilanti, Mich./ Ypsilanti Edwardsburg, Mich./ Edwardsburg Troy, Mich./ Athens Detroit, Mich./ Oak Park Genoa, Ohio/ Genoa Grand Rapids, Mich./Kenowa Hills Gregory, Mich./Chelsea Saline, Mich./ Saline Orleans, Mich./Ionia Fort Myers, Fla./ Cypress Lake Winter Haven, Fla./ Winter Haven Charlotte, Mich./ Potterville Charlotte, Mich./ Potterville

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ALPHABETICAL ROSTER Name Brendan Poslaiko Nakia Price Jalen Ramos Bryan Reed Zach Reiger Brandon Robinson Artaka Ross Marques Roundtree Marc Sample Cody Sands Cory Scheuer Carlin Scott Terryl Scott Devon Simmer Jordan Simon Luke Smigielski Eugene Smith IV Gage Smith James Snipes Ryan Solarczyk Jalen Sparks Kevon Spence Bariah Staten Steven St. Cyr Patrick Stephenson Emmanuel Stewart Connor Storms Dakota Suiter Mitch Syring Larry Talton Jr. PJ Tharnish Malyk Thomas Dylan Thompson Parker Thornton Dontrell Tucker Nick Udocon Dakota Underwood Caleb Vanderlugt Blake VanStrate Eli Villalobos Kyle Walczak Foster Walker Jake Walsh Michael Williams Juan Wise Ellison Young Leslie Young Anthony Younger James Zackery

Ht Wt Pos 6-0 218 K 5-9 189 DB 6-1 265 DL 5-7 165 RB 6-0 180 DL 5-9 180 DB 6-0 275 DL 6-2 318 DL 5-9 182 ILB 5-10 190 OLB 6-2 188 TE 5-10 215 DB 6-1 170 WR 5-9 184 RB 6-2 310 OL 5-10 208 FB 6-4 229 QB 6-0 181 QB 5-7 132 DB 6-2 263 OL 5-11 193 ILB 5-8 143 OLB 6-2 240 OL 5-11 194 OLB 5-11 175 OLB 5-7 180 RB 6-2 223 P 6-0 190 OLB 6-0 168 WR 5-10 259 DL 5-11 209 ILB 5-11 175 WR 6-2 295 OL 6-1 291 OL 5-11 195 ILB 6-0 191 QB 6-6 265 DL 5-9 197 FB 6-2 275 DL 5-8 160 DB 5-10 174 WR 5-9 192 RB 6-0 246 FB/TE 5-8 240 ILB 6-1 137 WR 6-1 181 WR 5-10 205 OLB 6-3 283 OL 5-10 244 FB

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Yr Hometown/High School Fr Woodhaven, Mich./Gabriel Richard Catholic Fr Inkster, Mich./Reagan Fr Tavares, Fla./Mount Dora Fr Lakeland, Fla./Mulberry Jr Hudson, Mich./ Hudson Jr St. Joseph, Mich./ Lake Michigan Catholic Fr Detroit, Mich./ Detroit Denby Fr Lakeland, Fla./Victory Christian Academy So Dearborn, Mich./ Edsel Ford Fr Houston, Texas/Reagan Jr Ottawa Lake, Mich./ Temperence Bedford Jr Chamberlin, Fla./ Chamberlin Fr Tampa, Fla./Hillsborough Fr Whitmore Lake, Mich./Whitmore Lake Sr Jackson, Mich./ Napoleon So Mancelona, Mich./ Mancelona Fr Ann Arbor, Mich./Lincoln Fr Swartz Creek, Mich./Swartz Creek Fr Novi, Mich./Walled Lake Western So Lake Orion, Mich./ Lake Orion Fr Detroit, Mich./Cass Tech Fr Belle Glade, Fla./Glades Day So Miramar, Fla./ Everglades So Coral Springs, Fla./ Coral Springs Charter Jr Miami, Fla./ Westland Hialeah So St. Petersburg, Fla./ Gibbs So Flint, Mich./ Carman So Blissfield, Mich./ Blissfield Fr Bay City, Mich./Bay City Western Jr Flint, Mich./ Carman Ainsworth Fr Morrice, Mich./Perry Fr Mattawan, Mich./Loy Norrix Jr Blissfield, Mich./ Blissfield Fr Owosso, Mich./Owosso Sr Dowagiac, Mich./ Dowagiac Fr Clarkston, Mich./Brandon So Blissfield, Mich./ Blissfield So Zeeland, Mich./ Holland Christian Jr Ovid, Mich./ Owosso So Ithaca, Mich./ Ithaca So Three Rivers, Mich./ Three Rivers Fr Lake Placcid, Fla./Lake Placcid So Riverview, Mich./ Riverview So Detroit, Mich./ Renaissance Fr Westland, Mich./Wayne Memorial Fr Lake Worth, Fla./Park Vista Community Sr Mulberry, Fla./Mulberry Fr Niles, Mich./Niles Fr Orlando, Fla./Wekiva


Senior Bios Ryan Betz Wide Receiver Senior - 6-0, 176 South Lyon, Mich. South Lyon H.S.

2014 (Jr.): Played in 10 games and made four starts at wide receiver...hauled in 11 catches for 135 yards...had a season-long 44 yard catch at Defiance on Sept. 6...caught five passes for 40 yards in MIAA title clinching game at Trine on Nov. 15...tallied two tackles on the season. 2013 (So.): Played in five games to earn his first letter for the Bulldogs...named MIAA AllAcademic. Personal: Majoring in English...son of Kevin and Cindy Betz...born in Royal Oak, Michigan on April 21, 1994...prepped at South Lyon High School graduating in 2012...finished his senior football season with a 7-4 record under coach Mark Thomas and were District Champions... also participated in hockey and was named Honorable Mention all-conference...member of the Dean’s List...volunteers at the Boys and Girls Club in Adrian...favorite sports teams are the Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Blackhawks and Phoenix Suns...favorite athlete is Ray Lewis... favorite TV show is Workaholics...favorite movie is Pineapple Express...favorite musicians are J Cole and Bob Marley...enjoys rapping, writing and producing music in his spare time.

Korey Boutell Offensive Line Senior - 6-0, 260 Hartland, Mich. Hartland H.S.

2014 (Jr.): Played in four games for the Bulldogs on the offensive line. 2013 (So.): Saw action against Defiance on Sept. 14. Personal: Majoring in criminal justice...son of Donald and Lori Boutell...born in Hartland, Michigan on December 1, 1993...career goal is to work in the federal government...prepped at Hartland High School graduating in 2012... earned two varsity letters as a lineman...team finished 6-4 in 2010 and made a playoff berth... missed most of his senior year due to injury... named the 2011 Iron Man by his teammates... favorite sports teams are the Detroit Lions and Arizona Cardinals...favorite athletes are Calvin Johnson and J.J. Watt...favorite TV show is Blue Mountain State...favorite movie is Friday Night Lights...favorite food is pizza.

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Senior Bios Tyler Bruce Wide Receiver Senior - 5-8, 150 Deltona, Fla. Pine Ridge H.S.

2014 (Jr.): Earned third letter appearing in nine games for the Bulldogs… had two carries for three yards vs. Carthage… averaged 16.2 yards per kickoff return…had kickoff return of 20 yards vs. Hope on Nov. 1, his longest of the season… returned four kickoffs for 61 yards vs. Mount Union on Nov. 22. 2013 (So.): Played in all 10 games for the Bulldogs to earn second letter...caught four passes for 60 yards and one score...hauled in a four-yard catch and had a 14-yard kick return against Pacific on Sept. 6...caught three passes for 56 yards and a TD against Alma on Oct. 12...had a 23-yard kick return against Olivet on Oct. 26. 2012 (Fr.): Played in eight games during first season with the Bulldogs...recorded one tackle against Carthage on Sept. 1...returned a kickoff 29 yards at Albion on Nov. 3. Personal: Majoring in physical education with a minor in health...son of Wanda Bruce and Michael Williams...born in Brooklyn, New York on February 28, 1994...prepped at Pine Ridge High School in Deltona, Florida graduating in 2012...lettered four years in football, basketball and track...named all-conference honorable mention for two years and was team offensive MVP...member of school’s honor roll all four years...graduated in the top 20 percent of his class...member of Student Government Association and Link Crew...favorite athletes are Percy Harvin, Adrian Peterson and Kevin Durant...favorite TV shows are SportsCenter and Meet the Browns...favorite movies are Little Giants, Friday Night Lights and Love & Basketball.

Chris Burnett Defensive Back Senior - 5-10, 196 Port Charlotte, Fla. Charlotte H.S.

2014 (Jr.): Appeared in three games for the Bulldogs recording a solo tackle against Alma on Oct. 18.

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John Carlin Linebacker Senior - 6-1, 186 Sterling Heights, Mich. Stevenson H.S.

2014 (Jr.): Saw action in all 11 contests for Adrian in 2014…had four tackles against Defiance and four against Mount Union on Nov. 22…finished season with a total of 14 stops including six solo tackles and eight assists. 2013 (So.): Played in eight games earning his first letter...named MIAA All-Academic... finished the season with three tackles...had a solo stop against Alma on Oct. 12...had an assist tackle at Defiance on Sept. 14 and at Hope on Oct. 5. Personal: Majoring in education with a minor in history...full name is John Thomas Carlin IV...son of John and Victoria Carlin...born in Sterling Heights, Michigan on April 21, 1994... prepped at Stevenson High School graduating in 2012...lettered in football, baseball and basketball in 2011 and 2012...won district and regional titles in football and baseball...named 2012 All-MAC Red Honorable Mention in baseball...member of National Honor Society... favorite sports teams are the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Lions...favorite athletes are Bo Jackson and Ed Reed.


Senior Bios Gianpiero Comuzzi Offensive Line Senior - 6-2, 277 Weston, Fla. Cypress Bay H.S.

2014 (Jr.): Saw action on the Adrian offensive line in all 11 games. 2013 (So.): Played and started in all 10 games in the trenches to earn second letter... helped pave the way for the second-best rushing offense in the MIAA (167.5 ypg). 2012 (Fr.): Played in eight games in his first season as a reserve missing the Wisconsin Lutheran, Alma and Franklin games. Personal: Majoring in criminal justice... son of Dario and Mary Beth Comuzzi...born in Boca Raton, Florida on November 17, 1993...prepped at Cypress Bay High School graduating in 2012...earned two varsity letters in football and three for track and field...high school football team won district title and was state runner-up in 6A...played in public versus private school all-star game...favorite sports teams are the Miami Dolphins and Miami Heat...favorite athletes are LeBron James and Jake Long...favorite TV show is Family Guy... favorite movies are The Dark Knight Rises and Step Brothers...favorite musicians are Kanye West and Coldplay.

Sam Courtney Fullback Senior - 6-2, 230 Dowagiac, Mich. Dowagiac H.S.

2014 (Jr.): Played in all 11 Adrian games in 2014…finished with 52 all-purpose yards for the season…had two catches for 47 yards against Defiance on Sept. 6. 2013 (So.): Earned his first letter by appearing in all 10 games...named MIAA AllAcademic...caught six passes for 73 yards and a score...hauled in three passes for 42 yards and a TD against Concordia-Chicago on Sept. 21...had one catch for 17 yards against Olivet on Oct. 26. Personal: Majoring in business marketing with a minor in economics...son of Frank and Renee Courtney...born in Niles, Michigan on April 27, 1994...prepped at Dowagiac High School graduating in 2012...spent two years on varsity football and track...went 10-2 as a senior with a district title in football...named First Team All-Conference as a senior...named Academic All-State...favorite sports team is the San Diego Chargers...favorite athlete is LaDainian Tomlinson...favorite movies are The Longest Yard and Remember the Titans.

Dylan Dunn Running Back Senior - 5-7, 175 Livonia, Mich. Stevenson H.S.

2014 (Jr.): Participated in 10 of the Bulldogs 11 games in 2014, picking up 52 yards on 24 carries and scoring one touchdown for the season…rushed for a season high 18 yards on six carries vs. Carthage on Sept. 13…turned in longest run of the year of 10 yards in playoff game vs. Mount Union on Nov. 22. 2013 (So.): Played in season opener against Pacific on Sept. 6. Personal: Majoring in criminal justice...born in Livonia, Michigan on October 1, 1994... son of John and Le Ann Dunn...prepped at Stevenson High School graduating in 2012... earned varsity letters in football and track... favorite sports teams are the New England Patriots and Detroit Tigers.

Alex Knisley Linebacker Senior - 5-10, 185 Port Charlotte Fla. Port Charlotte H.S.

2014 (Jr.): Saw action in 10 games at linebacker for the Bulldogs in his junior season… had eight tackles including two solo stops for the year… had one sack for 5 yards vs. Carthage on Sept. 13…had season high four tackles against Trine on Nov. 15.

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Senior Bios Marc Miles Defensive Back Senior - 5-9, 172 Ypsilanti, Mich. Ypsilanti H.S.

2014 (Jr.): Played in 11 games for the Bulldogs earning his second varsity letter… Had solo tackle in playoff game vs. Mount Union on Nov. 22… was in on a total of three tackles with assists vs. Olivet and Hope. 2013 (So.): Earned first letter by appearing in four games against Alma, Trine, Olivet and Kalamazoo. Personal: Majoring in physical education... son of Sabrina Bentley and Henry Miles... full name is Marcellous Lavelle Miles...born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on March 20, 1994... prepped at Ypsilanti High School graduating in 2012...earned varsity letters in football and track...named team captain as a junior and senior in football...volunteers at the Salvation Army...favorite sports teams are the Los Angeles Lakers and Oregon Ducks...favorite athletes are Kobe Bryant and Patrick Peterson... favorite TV shows are Martin and Teen Wolf... favorite movie is Love & Basketball.

Brandon Neal Defensive Back Senior - 6-2, 187 Troy, Mich. Athens H.S.

2014 (Jr.): Played in six games in 2014… registered a solo tackle against Defiance on Sept. 8 and assisted on a stop vs. Carthage on Sept. 13. 2013 (So.): Played in all 10 games primarily on special teams earning first letter. Personal: Majoring in communications with an emphasis in journalism...son of Walter and Lisa Neal...born in Detroit, Michigan on October 5, 1994...prepped at Troy Athens High School graduating in 2012...played safety for a 7-3 team that tied for league title in 2011... named First Team All-Area and All-Metro North at defensive back as a senior...favorite sports teams are the Miami Heat and Alabama Crimson Tide...favorite athlete is LeBron James.

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Archie Nolan Wide Receiver Senior - 5-8, 187 Detroit, Mich. Oak Park H.S.

2014 (Jr.): Did not see varsity action. High School: Lettered in football and track and field...2012 All-American for indoor track...4x200 outdoor All-Atate...2010-12 AllOAA honorable mention in football. Personal: Majoring in physical education with minors in education and communications... raised by his mom, Alicia, and his sister, Erica... favorite athletes are Dez Bryant, Tyson Gay and Lebron James...favorite movie Any Given Sunday.

Darrian Pitcher Punter Senior - 6-1, 184 Charlotte, Mich. Potterville H.S.

2014 (Jr.): Played in one game in 2014.

Jordan Simon Offensive Line Junior - 6-2, 310 Jackson, Mich. Napoleon H.S.

2014 (Jr.): Named Second Team All-MIAA... played in all 11 games for the Bulldogs on the offensive line. 2013 (So.): Played and started in all 10 games primarily at right guard...earned his second letter for the Bulldogs. 2012 (Fr.): Played in three games in the trenches during his first season earning valuable experience as a reserve...saw action against Olivet, Kalamazoo and Franklin. Personal: Majoring in business management…full name is William Anthony Simon...son of Andy and Jenny Simon…born in Jackson, Michigan on February 26, 1994… prepped at Napoleon High School graduating in 2012…earned three varsity letters in football, wrestling and track...won district title in wrestling in 2011...named First Team AllConference in football in 2011 and 2012... graduated with honors.


Senior/Junior Letterwinners Khari Strickland Offensive Line Senior - 6-1, 287 Sterling Heights, Mich. Warren Cousino H.S.

Alec Duffiney Quarterback Junior - 6-1, 223 Chesterfield, Mich. L’Anse Creuse North H.S.

2014 (Jr.): Saw action in one game in 2014. 2013 (So.): Earned his first letter by appearing in four games...missed the last five games of the season. Personal: Majoring in physical education with a minor in health…son of Claude and Angela Strickland…born in Sterling Heights, Michigan on January 24, 1994…prepped at Warren Cousino High School graduating in 2012.

2014 (Jr.): Saw action for the Bulldogs in four games in 2014…Was 2-for-5 for 54 yards including a 32-yard connection vs. Wis. Lutheran on Oct. 25. Personal: Majoring in Sport Management with a minor in Economics...son of Scott and Tammy Duffiney...favorite sport team is the Detroit Tigers...favorite athlete is Michael Vick...favortie food is chicken.

Dontrell Tucker Linebacker Senior - 5-11, 195 Dowagiac, Mich. Dowagiac H.S.

2014 (Jr.): Made 25 stops for the Bulldog defense with 18 solo tackles on the year… had season-high six takedowns in the Bulldogs playoff game vs. Mount Union on Nov. 22… recorded a sack vs. Kalamazoo for three-yard loss on Nov. 8… made four solo tackles in victory over Hope on Nov. 1. 2013 (So.): Played in four games earning his first letter for the Bulldogs...carried the ball three times for 13 yards against ConcordiaChicago on Sept. 21...had one tackle at Kalamazoo on Nov. 2. Personal: Majoring in business management... son of Tiffany Durren...born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on January 13, 1994...attended Dowagiac High School graduating in 2012... won a conference and district championship as a senior in football...named First Team AllConference as a defensive end...favorite sports teams are the Miami Heat, New Orleans Saints and USC Trojans...favorite athletes are Dwyane Wade, Reggie Bush and Navarro Bowman... favorite TV shows are The Game, Breaking Bad and The Big Bang Theory...favorite movies are Transformers, Incredible Hulk and The Avengers.

Stephen Milarch Quarterback Junior - 6-0, 189 Fenton, Mich. Hartland H.S.

2014 (So.): Saw action in 11 games in 2014… threw for 43 yards completing 4-of-8 attempts vs. Albion on Oct. 18…is 17 of 40 for 183 yards in his career at Adrian… ran for eight yards on three carries vs. Mount Union on Nov. 22. 2013 (Fr.): Played in all 10 games and served as holder on PAT’s and field goals...completed 13-of-27 passes for 140 yards and two interceptions...did not complete a pass in three attempts at Kalamazoo on Nov. 2...completed 13-of-24 throws with a long of 50 yards against Albion on Nov. 9. Personal: Majoring in exercise science...son of Terry and Joanne Milarch...born in Fenton, Michigan on October 11, 1994...prepped at Hartland High School graduating in 2013… earned three varsity letters in football at quarterback...passed for 2,412 yards and 24 touchdowns in his career...completed 76of-136 for 1,241 yards and 19 scores during senior season...rushed for 754 yards and five touchdowns as a senior...named First Team All-League and All-Area as a senior...named AP Honorable Mention All-State in 2012... named Hartland High School Male Athlete of the Year...favorite sports teams are the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bulls...favorite athletes are Matthew Stafford, Derrick Rose and Kobe Bryant...favorite movie is Remember the Titans.

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Junior Letterwinners Larry Talton Jr. Defensive Lineman Junior - 5-10, 259 Flint, Mich. Carman Ainsworth H.S.

2014 (So.): Appeared in four games making a solo tackle vs. Trine and recording an assist against Carthage. Personal: Majoring in communications with a minor in journalism...son of Jacqueline Johnson and Larry Talton Sr...favorite sports teams are the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Boston Celtics...favorite food is tacos and buffalo wings.

Dylan Thompson Offensive Lineman Junior - 6-2, 295 Blissfield, Mich. Blissfield H.S.

2014 (So.): Played in all 11 games for the Bulldogs on the offensive line. 2013 (Fr.): Played in four contests on the offensive line including the last three games of the season. Personal: Majoring in education with a minor in physical education...son of Daniel and Cynthia Thompson...born in Adrian, Michigan on March 30, 1995...attended Blissfield High School graduating in 2013...career goal is to be a high school teacher and coach...earned three varsity football, baseball and wrestling letters... named All-LCAA and All-County at center in football...named All-County, All-District, AllRegion and All-State in wrestling...favorite sports teams are the Michigan Wolverines and Detroit Tigers...favorite TV shows are Breaking Bad and South Park...favorite movie is Full Metal Jacket...favorite musicians are Pink Floyd and Eminem.

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Blake VanStrate Offensive Line Junior - 6-2, 275 Ovid, Mich. Owosso H.S.

2014 (So.): Played in 10 games for the Bulldogs on the offensive line‌made solo tackle vs. Hope on Nov. 1. 2013 (Fr.): Played in all 10 games as a reserve offensive lineman earning first letter. Personal: Majoring in education with a minor in health...son of Jeremy and Lori Beard...born in Owosso, Michigan on August 3, 1994... attended Owosso High School graduating in 2013...earned three varsity letters in wrestling and two in football...won a playoff game against Cadillac as a senior and won seven games for the first time in school history... named All-Conference as a senior in football and wrestling...named to the Dream Team by the Argus Press...named All-Area in Class B by the Lansing State Journal...favorite sports teams are Michigan State Spartans and Detroit Lions...favorite athletes are Andre Drummond, Michael Oher and Ndamukong Suh...favorite TV shows are Family Guy and Tosh.0...favorite movies are Pulp Fiction and Super Troopers... favorite musicians are John Mayer and Avenged Sevenfold.

Owen Bachusz Tight End Sophomore - 6-3, 223 Oxford, Mich. Oxford H.S.

2014 (Fr.): Appeared in six Bulldog contests as a freshman‌ season highlight was a blocked kick on special teams vs. Albion on Oct. 18. Personal: Majoring in criminal justice with a minor in biology...son of Mike and Missy Bachusz...favorite sports teams are the Detroit Tigers, Red Wings and Lions...favorite foods are sushi, pasta and pizza.


Sophomore Letterwinners Cameron Cook Placekicker Sophomore - 6-4, 196 Linden, Mich. Linden H.S.

2014 (Fr.): The first year place kicker took over the PAT and field goal duties for the Bulldogs in 2014, connecting on 30 of 35 extra-point tries and scored 60 points for Adrian on the season… was 10-of-16 on field goals… booted a career-long 41-yard field goal vs. Alma on Oct. 11…nailed three field goals and was 2-of2 on extra points for 11 points at Benedictine on Sept. 20… kicked at least one extra point in the first 10 games of his career… averaged 55.2 yards per kickoff in five attempts...named MIAA Special Teams Player of the Week twice. Personal: Majoring in criminal justice with a minor in Spanish...born September 24, 1996 in Flint, Michigan...son of Shawn Cook and Corinne Shear...graduated from Linden High School in 2014...won a league and district championship in 2011...won a league title in 2012...named First Team All-League as a senior and Second Team All-League as a junior... favorite sports teams are the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers...favorite athlete is Calvin Johnson...favorite TV show is Criminal Minds... favorite movie is The Dark Knight...favorite musician is Florida Georgia Line.

Jacob Davis Defensive Back Sophomore - 5-6, 163 Davison, Mich. Davison H.S.

2014 (Fr.): Saw action in eight games as a freshman… returned two kickoffs for 22 yards for a 11.0 yard average for the year… was part of a season high three tackles vs. Olivet on Oct. 4…made solo tackles vs. Benedictine and Alma to finish year with seven total tackles. Personal: Majoring in sport management with a minor in athletic training...son of Chris and Hellen Davis...favorite sports teams are the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers...favorite athlete is Calvin Johnson.

Katron Denson Defensive Lineman Sophomore - 5-10, 273 Naples, Fla. Golden Gate H.S.

2014 (Fr.): Saw action in seven games for the Bulldogs in his first season making one solo tackle and two assists for a total of three tackles for the year.

Trenton Elkins Defensive Lineman Sophomore - 5-10, 246 Oxford, Mich. Lake Orion H.S.

2014 (Fr.): Played in 10 games for Adrian as a freshman making 11 tackles on the season… made three solo stops for a career high three tackles vs. Hope on Nov. 1…was credited with three quarterback hurries in 2014. Personal: Majoring in special education with a minor in physical education...son of Kent and Traysi Elkins...favorite sports team is the Detroit Lions...favorite athlete is Peyton Manning.

Randy Fry Wide Receiver Sophomore - 6-1, 150 Redford, Mich. Thurston H.S.

2014 (Fr.): Appeared in three games for the Bulldogs.

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Sophomore Letterwinners Damon Fuller Defensive Lineman Sophomore - 5-9, 232 Redford, Mich. Thurston H.S.

2014 (Fr.): Named Second Team All-MIAA... turned in a stalwart freshman season on the defensive line playing in all 11 Bulldog contests registering 31 solo tackles and 27 assists for 58 total tackles…finished season as the Bulldogs third-leading tackler behind seniors Charles Fleck and Juwan King…recorded at least three tackles in 10 of the Bulldogs’ 11 contests in 2014…had four solo tackles in his college debut vs. Defiance… Had a career high 10 stops including eight solo tackles at Kalamazoo on Nov. 8…led the Bulldogs in both tackles for loss and sacks with 19.5 tackles for loss for 83 yards, including 12 sacks for 83 yards… had three quarterback hurries including two vs. Benedictine on Sept. 12.

Eric McDonel Offensive Lineman Sophomore - 6-1, 310 Titusville, Fla. Astronaut H.S.

2014 (Fr.): Played in nine games in his first season for the Bulldogs.

Connor Storms Punter Sophomore - 6-3, 212 Flint, Mich. Carman Ainsworth H.S.

Emmanuel Stewart Running Back Sophomore - 5-8, 175 St. Petersburg, Fla. Gibbs H.S.

2014 (Fr.): Earned first team All-MIAA honors at running back, rushing for 1,002 yards to finish third in the conference rushing race... finished the six MIAA conference games with 687 yards, second only to Olivet’s Damorria Lilly…set a new Adrian record for single game rushing yards with 281 yards vs. Albion on Oct. 18, which tied for ninth nationally in rushing performances in Division III football in 2014… rushed for over 150 yards in three games vs. Carthage (175), Albion (281) and Trine (161)… finished season with 11 rushing touchdowns… caught eight passes for 115 yards on the year…averaged 8.1 yards per carry and 101.5 all purpose yards per game.

Eli Villalobos Wide Receiver Sophomore - 5-9, 155 Ithaca, Mich. Ithaca H.S.

2014 (Fr.): Played in eight games in his first year registering seven tackles and one assist for a total of eight stops…made first career tackle vs. Carthage on Sept. 13…made two solo stops at Kalamazoo on Nov. 8 and at Trine on Nov. 15.

Jake Walsh Fullback Sophomore - 6-0, 242 Riverview, Mich. Riverview H.S.

2014 (Fr.): Played in 11 games for the bulldogs in 2014. 2014 (Fr.): Played in four games for the Bulldogs as a freshman gaining two yards on two carries.

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2014 Year in Review / 2015 Preseason Top 25 RESULTS Record • 8-3 Overall • 5-1 MIAA (1st) Date Opp. Score Loc. Sep 6 at Defiance W, 35-13 Defiance, Ohio Sep 13. Carthage W, 40-14 Adrian, Mich. Sep 20. at Benedictine W, 23-6 Lisle, Ill. Oct 4. Olivet* L, 28-21 Adrian, Mich. Oct 11. at Alma* W, 31-0 Alma, Mich. Oct 18. Albion* W, 47-26 Adrian, Mich. Oct 25. Wis. Lutheran L, 17-7 Adrian, Mich. Nov 1. Hope* W, 27-19 Adrian, Mich. Nov 8. at Kalamazoo* W, 35-7 Kalamazoo, Mich. Nov 15 at Trine* W, 40-7 Angola, Ind. Nove 22. at Mount Union L, 63-3 Alliance, Ohio

Individual Honors MIAA Football Players of the Week Date Opponent Player Sept 8 Defiance Nathan Hartline (Off.) Sept 8 Defiance Jack Carter (Def.) Sept 15 Carthage Damon Fuller (Def.) Sept 22 Benedictine Ellis Ewing (Def.) Oct 13 Alma Juwan King (Def.) Oct 20 Albion Emmanuel Stewart (Off.) Nov 3 Hope Cameron Cook (Spe.) Nov10 Kalamazoo Dae’Von Robinson (Off.)

MIAA All-Academic Wallen Augustin - Sr., Lantana, Fla. Brad Barker - Soph., Clarkston, Mich. Kyle Bell - Fr., Lake Orion, Mich. John Carlin** - Soph., Sterling Hts., Mich. Sam Courtney** - Soph., Dowagiac, Mich. Dylan Dunn - Jr., Livonia, Mich. Charles Fleck - Sr. Lake Orion, Mich. Nick Fulton - Fr., Allen Park, Mich. Caleb Vanderluugt - Fr., Zeeland, Mich.

Preseason D3Football.com Top 25 1. UW-Whitewater (18) 15-0 2. Mount Union (6) 14-1 3. Linfield (1) 11-2 4. Mary Hardin-Baylor 11-1 5. Wesley 12-2 6. Wartburg 12-1 7. Wheaton (Ill.) 11-1 8. John Carroll 11-2 9. St. John’s 10-2 10. Wabash 10-2 11. North Central (Ill.) 8-2 12. Widener 12-1 13. Johns Hopkins 11-1 14. St. Thomas 8-3 15. Washington and Jefferson 10-2 16. Hobart 12-1 17. Wittenburg 9-2 18. UW-Oshkosh 7-3 19. St. John Fisher 9-2 20. Bethel 7-3 21. Texas Lutheran 9-2 22. Centre 10-1 23. Thomas More 8-2 24. Chapman 8-2 25. Muhlenberg 9-2

614 603 535 531 516 504 430 362 356 335 324 320 303 300 270 257 231 153 104 153 104 100 84 70 61

First Team OL – John Rock** (senior from Portland H.S.) WR - Nathan Hartline (senior from Cassopolis H.S.) RB - Emmanuel Stewart* (freshman from Gibbs H.S.) LB – Juwan King (senior from Archbishop McCarthy H.S.) DB – Ellis Ewing** (senior from Detroit Martin Luther King H.S.) S - Charles Fleck (senior from Lake Orion H.S.) Second Team RB – Dae’Von Robinson (senior from Southfield H.S.) OL - Jordan Simon (junior from Napoleon H.S.) OL -Quest Gosnell (Freshman from Eustis H.S.)

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SINGLE SEASON RECORDS Rushing Yards

1. 1,311 - Kevin Bostelman (257 car.) - 2002 2. 1,108 - Troy Niblock (232 car.) - 2007 3. 1,011 - Jared Edwards (179 car.) - 2010 4. 1,009 - Troy Niblock (202 car.) - 2008 5. 1.002 - Emmanuel Stewart (163 car.) - 2014 6. 983 - Chris Clay (166 car.) - 2005 7. 969 - Todd Wozniak (202 car.) - 1994 8. 940 - Chris Clay (187 car.) - 2004 9. 928 - Wayne Roedel (182 car.) - 1984 10. 899 - Tim Fogg (190 car.) - 1980

Passing Yards

1. 2,302 - Mike McGee (183 comp.) - 2010 2. 2,123 - Andy Denryter (176 comp.) - 2006 2,123 - Joe Davis (167 comp.) - 1999 4. 2,065 - Randy Hutchison (157 comp.) - 2005 5. 1,955 - Brandon Miller (131 comp.) - 2011 6. 1,939 - Mike McGee (143 comp.) - 2009 7. 1,893 - Bruce Crosthwaite (136 comp.) - 1985 8. 1,887 - Dan Hutchison (142 comp.) - 1997 9. 1,817 - Adam Tubaro (163 comp.) - 2003 10. 1,760 - Aaron Tenney (116 comp.) - 2014

Receiving Yards

1. 1,209 - Justin Hemm (78 rec.) - 2012 2. 971 - Nathan Hartline (54 rec.) - 2014 3. 966 - Steve Kress (61 rec.) - 2001 4. 879 - David Hutchison (38 rec.) - 1997 5. 867 - Ryan Speiser (49 rec.) - 1999 6. 854 - Justin Hemm (50 rec.) - 2011 7. 853 - Joe Bacani (41 rec.) - 1977 8. 848 - Mitch Gabriele (63 rec.) - 2010 9. 819 - Nathan Hartline (49 rec.) - 2013 10. 793 - Desmond Upshaw (46 rec.) - 2006

Total Offense Yards

1. 2,270 - Mike McGee (343 plays) - 2010 2. 2,169 - Andy Denryter (378 plays) - 2006 3. 2,120 - Randy Hutchison (339 plays) - 2005 4. 2,089 - Joe Davis (374 plays) - 1999 5. 1,893 - Mike McGee (278 plays) - 2009 6. 1,891 - Brandon Miller (261 plays) - 2011 7. 1,885 - Dan Hutchison (298 plays) - 1997 8. 1,859 - Bruce Crosthwaite (256 plays) - 1985 9. 1,846 - Adam Tubaro (302 plays) - 2003 10. 1,749 - Matt Patterson (312 plays) - 2004

All Purpose Yards

1. 1,556 - Matt Gudorf - 1998 2. 1,515 - Kevin Bostelman - 2002 3. 1,426 - Jared Edwards - 2010 4. 1,409 - Justin Hemm - 2012 5. 1,308 - Todd Wozniak - 1994 6. 1,270 - Brad Gross - 1989 7. 1,260 - Robert Thompson - 1990 8. 1,251 - Troy Niblock - 2007 9. 1,231 - Joel Musielwicz - 2005 10. 1,181 - Steve Motte - 1983

Total Points Scored

1. 102 - Chris Clay (17 TD) - 2005 2. 96 - Kevin Bostelman (16 TD) - 2002 3. 84 - Matt Gudorf (14 TD) - 1998 4. 79 - James Spencer (40 PAT, 13 FG) - 2005 5. 78 - Bill Badour (13 TD) - 1988 78 - Wayne Roedel (13 TD) - 1987 78 - Troy Niblock (13 TD) - 2007 8. 72 - Tim Fralick (12 TD) - 1985 72 - Tim Fogg (12 TD) - 1980 10. 68 - Bill Badour (11 TD, PAT) - 1989

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Field Goals Made

1. 13 - James Spencer (15 att.) - 2005 2. 12 - Mike Farrell (21 att.) - 1983 3. 11 - Dustin Salliotte (16 att.) - 2012 4. 10 - Cameron Cook (16 att.) - 2014 5. 9 - James Spencer (11 att.) - 2004 9 - Logan Mitseff (18 att.) - 2011 7. 8 - Jeff Goodes (11 att.) - 1988 8 - James Spencer (15 att.) - 2006 9. 7 - Justin Warner (9 att.) - 2007 7 - Logan Mitseff (10 att.) - 2010 7 - Phil Andre (10 att.) - 2000

Punting Yards

1. 2,322 - Phil Andre (71 att.) - 2000 2. 2,273 - Joe Bacani (69 att.) - 1978 3. 2,245 - Jim Allshouse (56 att.) - 1975 4. 2,153 - Dustin Salliotte (57 att.) - 2013 5. 2,082 - Jim Allshouse (51 att.) - 1974 6. 2,069 - Matt Patterson (56 att.) - 2004 7. 1,999 - Dustin Salliotte (54 att.) - 2012 8. 1,988 - Jay Overmyer (55 att.) - 1994 9. 1,935 - Craig Barnes (53 att.) - 1992 10. 1,904 - Kevin Allaer (52 att.) - 2009

Punt Return Yards

1. 462 - Aaron Marshall (31 att.) - 1990 2. 334 - D.J. Howard (18 att.) - 2005 3. 299 - Jared Edwards (24 att.) - 2008 4. 261 - Phil Miller (33 att.) - 1980 5. 199 - Pat Luma (16 att.) - 1979 6. 186 - Joel Musielwicz (15 att.) - 2003 7. 173 - Mark Stepansky (11 att.) - 1993 8. 157 - Aaron Klotz (15 att.) - 1995 9. 152 - Aaron Marshall (21 att.) - 1991 10. 146 - Chris Cook (16 att.) - 2011

Kick Return Yards

1. 658 - Matt Gudorf (20 att.) - 1995 2. 594 - Joe Beehler (23 att.) - 2007 3. 566 - Matt Gudorf (23 att.) - 1998 4. 545 - Joel Musielwicz (20 att.) - 2005 5. 537 - Joel Musielwicz (24 att.) - 2003 6. 532 - Ricky Miller (22 att.) - 1999 7. 528 - Brad Gross (21 att.) - 1989 8. 485 - Robert Banks (24 att.) - 1984 9. 463 - Joe Beehler (18 att.) - 2009 10. 455 - Brad Gross (21 att.) - 1988

Interceptions

1. 9 - Dan McKeown (93 yds.) - 2004 2. 7 - Mark Evans (31 yds.) - 1984 3. 6 - Charles Fleck (73 yds.) - 2014 6 - Mark Stepansky (81 yds.) - 1993 6 - Aaron Klotz (63 yds.) - 1996 6 - Mark Buckhout (34 yds.) - 1978 7. 5 - Deontae Bridgeman (171 yds.) - 2013 5 - Curtis Rhoden (14 yds.) - 2013 5 - Sederick Dunbar (46 yds.) - 2009 5 - Brandon Mohney (155 yds.) - 2007 5 - Brad Smagala (47 yds.) - 2008

Total Tackles

1. 155 - Taz Wallace (100 solo) - 2004 2. 141 - Joe Piersante (85 solo) - 1990 3. 138 - Taz Wallace (66 solo) - 2006 4. 133 - Taz Wallace (61 solo) - 2005 5. 129 - Tim Doty (63 solo) - 1988 6. 121 - John DeLeon (55 solo) - 1987 7. 120 - John Iafolla (70 solo) - 1983 8. 117 - Brad Haddix (59 solo) - 1995


CAREER RECORDS Rushing Yards

1. 2,969 - Chris Clay (505 car.) - 2002-05 2. 2,351 - Troy Niblock (470 car.) - 2006-08 3. 2,093 - Wayne Roedel (457 car.) - 1984-87 4. 1,838 - Todd Wozniak (449 car.) - 1991-94 5. 1,827 - Jared Edwards (305 car.) - 2008-10 6. 1,819 - Sam Fields (510 car.) - 1995-97 7. 1,806 - Kevin Bostelman (355 car.) - 1998-02 8. 1,790 - Damon Brown (371 car.) - 2010-13 9. 1,746 - Dae’Von Robinson (362 car.) - 2011-14 10. 1,673 - Bill Badour (421 car.) - 1985-89

Passing Yards

1. 6,643 - Mike McGee (494 comp.) - 2007-10 2. 4,959 - Bruce Crosthwaite (368 comp.) - 1984-87 3. 4,468 - Pete Mazzoni (334 comp.) - 1987-90 4. 4,461 - Dan Hutchison (336 comp.) - 1996-98 5. 3,851 - Aaron Tenney (267 comp.) - 2011-14 6. 3,817 - Joe Davis (319 comp.) - 1997-01 7. 3,678 - Ryan Holtz (294 comp.) - 1991-93 8. 3,472 - Adam Tubaro (312 comp.) - 2001-03 9. 3,424 - Paul Downs (133 comp.) - 1975-78 10. 2,748 - Jeff Dropps (235 comp.) - 1993-95

Receiving Yards

1. 3,024 - Justin Hemm (195 rec.) - 2009-12 2. 1,971 - Steve Kress (135 rec.) - 1999-02 3. 1,790 - Nathan Hartline (103 rec.) - 2011-14 4. 1,719 - Joe Bacani (89 rec.) - 1976-78 5. 1,705 - Mitch Gabriele (146 rec.) - 2009-12 6. 1,649 - David Hutchison (98 rec.) - 1994-97 7. 1,545 - Desmond Upshaw (88 rec.) - 2005-07 8. 1,423 - Ryan Speiser (83 rec.) - 1997-99 9. 1,390 - Patrick Reagan (72 rec.) - 2005-08 10. 1,348 - Jeff Upton (89 rec.) - 1985-88

Total Offense Yards

1. 6,689 - Mike McGee (979 plays) - 2007-10 2. 4,862 - Bruce Crosthwaite (771 plays) - 1984-87 3. 4,334 - Dan Hutchison (790 plays) - 1996-98 4. 4,190 - Pete Mazzoni (737 plays) - 1987-90 5. 4,040 - Aaron Tenney (727 plays) - 2011-14 6. 3,761 - Joe Davis (710 plays) - 1997-01 7. 3,752 - Ryan Holtz (714 plays) - 1991-93 8. 3,508 - Adam Tubaro (592 plays) - 2001-03 9. 3,474 - Paul Downs (338 plays) - 1975-78 10. 3,419 - Troy Niblock (585 plays) - 2006-08

All Purpose Yards

1. 3,811 - Justin Hemm - 2009-12 2. 3,217 - Matt Gudorf - 1994-98 3. 3,036 - Chris Clay - 2002-05 4. 2,974 - Jared Edwards - 2008-10 5. 2,939 - Joe Beehler - 2006-09 6. 2,919 - Troy Niblock - 2006-08 7. 2,841 - Joel Musielwicz - 2003-05 8. 2,787 - Robert Banks - 1984-86 9. 2,697 - Todd Wozniak - 1991-94 10. 2,529 - Kevin Bostelman - 1998-02

Total Points Scored

1. 203 - James Spencer (104 PAT, 33 FG) - 2003-06 2. 192 - Wayne Roedel (32 TD) - 1984-87 3. 182 - Justin Hemm (30 TD, PAT) - 2009-12 4. 174 - Chris Clay (29 TD) - 2002-05 5. 152 - Bill Badour (25 TD, PAT) - 1985-89 6. 150 - Troy Niblock (25 TD) - 2006-08 7. 125 - Nick MacKool (59 PAT, 22 FG) - 1992-95 8. 122 - Tim Fralick (20 TD, PAT) - 1983-86 9. 122 - Matt Gudorf (20 TD, PAT) - 1994-98 10. 121 - Justin Warner (67 PAT, 18 FG) - 2007-09

Field Goals Made

1. 33 - James Spencer (44 att.) - 2003-06 2. 22 - Nick MacKool (31 att.) - 1992-95 3. 18 - Justin Warner (30 att.) - 2007-09 4. 17 - Mike Farrell (29 att.) - 1983-84 5. 16 - Logan Mitseff (29 att.) - 2008-11 6. 15 - Dustin Salliotte (26 att.) - 2010-13 7. 13 - Dave Markle (30 att.) - 1974-76 13 - Clint Irwin (32 att.) - 1995-98 9. 10 - Cameron Cook (16 att.) - 2014 10. 8 - Jeff Goodes (11 att.) - 1986-88 8 - Phil Andre (17 att.) - 1999-01

Punting Yards

1. 6,264 - Kevin Allaer (163 att.) - 2007-10 2. 6,252 - Clint Irwin (177 att.) - 1995-98 3. 5,731 - Matt Patterson (167 att.) - 2001-04 4. 5,641 - Dustin Salliotte (153 att.) - 2010-13 5. 5,470 - Craig Barnes (153 att.) - 1989-92 6. 4,327 - Jim Allshouse (107 att.) - 1974-75 7. 3,766 - Jay Overmyer (109 att.) - 1991-94 8. 3,629 - Jeff Goodes (103 att.) - 1986-88 9. 3,311 - Kyle Lindsay (91 att.) - 2004-06 10. 3,100 - Phil Andre (95 att.) - 1999-01

Punt Return Yards

1. 732 - Aaron Marshall (68 att.) - 1989-92 2. 469 - Jared Edwards (48 att.) - 2008-10 3. 404 - Joel Musielwicz (46 att.) - 2003-05 4. 373 - Aaron Klotz (49 att.) - 1994-97 5. 361 - D.J. Howard (22 att.) - 2004-06 6. 314 - Robert Banks (44 att.) - 1984-86 7. 261 - Phil Miller (33 att.) - 1980 8. 254 - Mark Stepansky (21 att.) - 1991-94 9. 234 - Nate Biringer (36 att.) - 2000-02 10. 199 - Pat Luma (16 att.) - 1979

Kick Return Yards

1. 1,632 - Joe Beehler (66 att.) - 2006-09 2. 1,534 - Matt Gudorf (54 att.) - 1994-98 3. 1,343 - Brad Gross (60 att.) - 1987-89 4. 1,181 - Robert Banks (53 att.) - 1984-86 5. 1,175 - Joel Musielwicz (49 att.) - 2003-05 6. 918 - Ricky Miller (45 att.) - 1999-01 7. 897 - Rashawn Ponder (47 att.) - 2011-14 8. 719 - Todd Wozniak (34 att.) - 1991-94 9. 549 - Jason Desotell (27 att.) - 2000-03 10. 540 - Rashawn Ponder (27 att.) - 2011-Pres.

Interceptions

1. 15 - Dan McKeown (196 yds.) - 2002-05 2. 14 - Aaron Marshall (26 yds.) - 1989-92 3. 13 - Mark Westenberg (221 yds.) - 2003-06 4. 11 - Aaron Klotz (105 yds.) - 1994-97 5. 10 - Dan Regan (248 yds.) - 2001-04 6. 10 - Brandon Mohney (226 yds.) - 2005-07 7. 10 - Jeff Makowski (81 yds.) - 2008-11 8. 8 - Charles Fleck (115 yds.) - 2011-14 8 - Chris Cook (151 yds.) - 2008-11 8 - Mike Williams (93 yds.) - 1986-88 8 - Mark Stepansky (81 yds.) - 1991-94

Total Tackles

1. 429 - Taz Wallace (227 solo) - 2003-06 2. 354 - Joe Piersante (215 solo) - 1988-91 3. 289 - Rob Vujaklija (138 solo) - 1993-96 4. 257 - Brad Haddix (130 solo) - 1993-96 5. 251 - Elliot Grondin (142 solo) - 1990-94 6. 244 - Greg Pscodna (147 solo) - 1983-85 7. 235 - Charles Fleck (154 solo) - 2011-14 235 - Keith Bluhm (101 solo) - 1985-88

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MIAA CONFERENCE 2014 MIAA Final Football Standings MIAA Overall W L PCT. PF PA W L PCT. PF PA Adrian 5 1 0.833 201 87 8 3 0.727 309 200 Albion 4 2 0.667 248 197 6 4 0.600 426 307 Trine 4 2 0.667 199 193 6 4 0.600 328 292 Hope 3 3 0.500 190 160 6 4 0.600 310 251 Olivet 3 3 0.500 197 174 6 4 0.600 347 258 Kalamazoo 2 4 0.333 130 238 2 8 0.200 189 352 Alma 0 6 0.000 88 204 2 8 0.200 167 324 SEP. 03 Manchester at Trine SEP. 05 Alma at Finlandia Earlham at Olivet Monmouth (Ill.) at Hope Defiance at Adrian Wis.-Stevens Point at Albion Kalamazoo at Rose-Hulman

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OCT. 03 Trine at Alma Adrian at Olivet Albion at Hope Kalamazoo at Benedictine

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OCT. 10 Olivet at Trine Albion at Kalamazoo Hope at Rockford Alma at Adrian

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OCT. 17 Adrian at Albion Hope at Olivet Trine at Lakeland Kalamazoo at Alma

OCT. 24 Trine at Albion Olivet at Kalamazoo Adrian at Wis. Lutheran Alma at Hope

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OCT. 31 Kalamazoo at Trine Adrian at Hope Albion at Olivet Alma at Concordia (Ill.)

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NOV. 07 Kalamazoo at Adrian Hope at Trine Alma at Albion Olivet at Concordia

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NOV. 14 Olivet at Alma Hope at Kalamazoo Trine at Adrian Albion at Aurora

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Conference Champions since 1970 1970 - Adrian, Alma (4-1) 1971 - Adrian, Alma (4-1) 1972 - Adrian, Alma (4-1) 1973 - Hope (5-0) 1974 - Olivet (5-0) 1975 - Hope (4-0-1) 1976 - Albion (5-0) 1977 - Albion (5-0) 1978 - Hope (5-0) 1979 - Hope (4-0-1) 1980 - Adrian (5-0) 1981 - Hope (5-0) 1982 - Hope (5-0) 1983 - Adrian (5-0) 1984 - Hope (5-0) 1985 - Albion (4-0-1) 1986 - Hope (4-0-1) 1987 - Hope (5-0) 1988 - Adrian, Alma (4-1) 1989 - Adrian, Albion (4-1) 1990 - Albion (4-0-1) 1991 - Albion (5-0) 1992 - Albion (5-0) 1993 - Albion (5-0) 1994 - Albion (5-0) 1995 - Albion (5-0) 1996 - Albion (5-0) 1997 - Adrian, Hope (4-1) 1998 - Albion (6-0) 1999 - Albion, Alma, Hope (5-1) 2000 - Hope (5-0) 2001 - Albion (5-0) 2002 - Alma (6-0) 2003 - Hope (5-1) 2004 - Alma (6-1) 2005 - Albion (6-1) 2006 - Hope (7-0) 2007 - Hope, Olivet (6-1) 2008 - Trine (6-0) 2009 - Trine (6-0) 2010 - Trine (6-0) 2011 - Albion (6-0) 2012 - Adrian (6-0) 2013 - Albion (6-0) 2014 - Adrian (5-1)


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