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The Official Program of Wayne State University Football GAME STORYLINES Wayne State opens the 2016 home season tonight against Lake Erie. In the 12 previous home openers under head coach Paul Winters, the Warriors are 7-5 including capturing victories in seven of the past eight such games. Last season, WSU won a 21-20 thriller over Truman State.

WSU is in the midst of three straight match-ups against GLIAC South Division opponents after collecting a GLIAC North triumph over Northwood to begin the season.

SCOUTING THE STORM Lake Erie has started 2016 with a pair of losses -- 38-35 in overtime vs. Northern Michigan and 55-7 at third-ranked Grand Valley State last Saturday. Head coach Mark McNellie is in his 10th season as the LEC football coach after being named the first coach in program history in August of 2006. He has compiled a 31-57 record as the leader for LEC. Redshirt senior quarterback John Banyasz leads the Storm in both rushing yards (139) and passing yards (279). He enters today’s contest with a 139.2 passer rating and has yet to throw an interception. Desmon Turner has carried the ball 24 times for 132 yards and two scores, while Mitchel Tilley has caught five passes for a team-leading 105 yards.

Defensively, Lake Erie defense is giving up 506.5 yards and 46.5 points per game. Nick Szabados, Zack Jude and Maurice Hale lead the team with 14, 13 and 12 tackles, respectively.

The only turnover the Storm has generated came on punt coverage.

ALL-TIME SERIES Wayne State holds a 5-1 advantage in the all-time series 5-1 against Lake Erie, including a 5654 victory last year at Adams Field in the highest scoring game in WSU history. The Warriors 2016 WARRIOR FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

ON THE COVER: Garrett Wiska is featured on the first program cover of the year. Wiska has appeared in 19 games. The Northville product electrified the crowd at Tom Adams Field last season with the longest play in school history (97 yard TD catch) against Lake Erie.

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$2 • 2016 Issue No. 1 WAYNE STATE vs. LAKE ERIE Saturday, September 17, 2016 | 6:00 P.M. Students Who Happen To Be Athletes ...............................IFC Warrior Notebook ............................................................ 1-2 President M. Roy Wilson ..................................................... 3 Feature Story #1 .............................................................. 4-5 Director of Athletics Rob Fournier........................................ 6 DoubleTree Suites ............................................................... 7 Head Coach Paul Winters..................................................... 8 Coaching Staff..................................................................... 9 Position Groups..................................................................10 Numerical Rosters..............................................................11 Depth Charts......................................................................12 WSU by the Numbers.........................................................13 Around The GLIAC ..............................................................14 Meet the Warriors ..............................................................15 Marketing & Promotions....................................................16 United Dairy Industry of Michigan.....................................17 Dearborn Sausage / 1st & 10 Club......................................18 W Club / WSU Kid’s Club.....................................................19 Xfinity .............................................................................. 20 Warrior Spirit Groups ........................................................ 21 Media Coverage.................................................................22 Andiamo’s / Joe’s Gourmet................................................ 23 Donor’s List.................................................................. 24-25 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.................................... 26 McShane’s......................................................................... 27 Tartar Twelve .................................................................... 28 Michigan First Credit Union .............................................. 29 Feature Story #2 ......................................................... 30-31 Senior Spotlights .............................................................. 32 Meijer.............................................................................. IBC Carhartt............................................................................ BC Credits: The 2016 Warrior Football Game Program is a production of the WSU Sports Information Office in conjunction with the Warrior Football Office. Cover designed by Amanda St. Juliana; Layout and editorial assistance provided by Jeff Weiss, Cameron Weidenthaler and Mary Walsh. Photography by Mark Hicks (Westside Photographic), Michael Dubicki, Jason Clark. Printing by Progressive Printing (Plymouth, Mich.).

Special thanks to the WSU football staff, Rob Fournier, Jason Clark, Candice Howard, Nicole Stoll, Lauren Lepkowski, Sam Olson, Kelsey Meyers, Terrance Woods and Michael Chan.

Code of Conduct: The NCAA, the GLIAC, and Wayne State University support good sportsmanship and will not tolerate abusive actions, language, or gestures from fans, players, coaches, or officials. Extreme or continued acts of unsportsmanlike behavior may be grounds for dismissal from the contest.

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ON THE COVER: Idris Hobdy is also featured on the cover. He has appeared in 32 games for the Green & Gold, including starting seven games last season. The Flint, Mich., native recorded a career-high seven tackles vs. Michigan Tech last season.

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NOTEBOOK won the first three meetings, including a 28-16 triumph at LEC in 2010.

WSU has also won the last two match-ups. The Storm won their only game in the series, 35-17, in Painesville, Ohio, in 2013. Wayne State is 3-0 at home against Lake Erie. The Green & Gold have scored at least 35 points in four of the six games.

EARLY SEASON SUCCESS Since the start of the 2008 season, WSU has a 26-10 record for games played in August and September. Of the 11 months being considered, WSU is .500 in three months, and above .500 in the other eight months.

Grand Valley State - 64 Ashland - 61 Michigan Tech - 52 Ferris State - 50 WAYNE STATE - 47 Saginaw Valley State - 46

WINTERS ON WEDNESDAY’S The weekly Winters on Wednesdays radio show began its fifth season with head coach Paul Winters joining host Rod Beard and co-host Nicole Stoll on Aug. 31. The Winters on Wednesday’s radio show airs every Wednesday QUARTERBACK WIN TOTALS from 7-8 PM on 1400 AM / 92.7 FM and is simulcast on WDTKAM.com.

In baseball, the starting pitcher gets a win for going at least five innings The broadcast will occur live at Tony V’s Tavern in downtown Detroit. Fans so we thought we would take a look at the best win totals for WSU are encouraged to attend and participate in the exciting event leading up starting quarterbacks since 1972 (except 1980-83). The same rules from to each game this season. baseball apply here -- the QB that was in when the winning points were scored received the decision.

ALL HOME GAMES TELEVISED Once again, all six of Wayne State’s home games will be broadcasted live 1. Mickey Mohner (2009-12), 30-15-0, .667 on Comcast Xfinity Channel 900. The broadcast team of Joe Abramson, Rod 2. Ed Skowneski (1972-75), 20-12-0, .625 Beard and Tony Ortiz will have the call from Tom Adams Field. All games 3. Jim Gendron (1976-78), 15-7-0, .682 will be shown live plus each contest will also be available On-Demand.

4. Mark Friday (1991-93), 13-13-0, .500 5. Trent Pohl (2006-07), 8-10-0, .444 D2FOOTBALL.COM PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA 6. Richard Popp (1983-86), 8-15-1, .354 Nate Theaker was voted to the 2016 D2Football.com Preseason All7. Kevin Smith (2008), 7-2-0, .778 America First Team. Prior to a season-ending injury in 2015, he earned 8. Donovan Zezula (2015-16), 7-5-0, .583 a spot on the Lindy’s Division II Preseason All-America Second Team, 9. Carl Roscoe (2012-15), 7-7-0, .500 D2Football.com Preseason All-America First Team and the USA College 10. Anthony Frederick (1992, 94-95), 7-12-0, .368 Football Preseason All-America First Team.

11. Michael Gluski (1994-95, 97-98), 7-16-0, .304 GLIAC PRESEASON POLL 80TH HOMECOMING CONTEST The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) released its WSU will host Hillsdale on Oct. 1st in the 80th Homecoming game in Preseason Football Coaches Polls and Wayne State was ranked fourth in program history, dating back to 1935 (no game was played in 1943 and the North Division with 48 points. Grand Valley State and Ashland were 1944 due to WWII). The Chargers have met WSU on eight occasions the favorites in each division heading into the 2016 season. during Homecoming week, including most recently in 2006 when the Warriors were victorious by a 41-26 score.

TOM ADAMS HOME COOKING Tom Adams Field is not an easy place to play for visiting programs. The MILESTONES Warriors have defended their home turf extremely well in the past eight Jamel Hicks became the 12th player in WSU history with over 1,200 seasons to a 33-13 tune. WSU has had a winning record at home in each receiving yards. His career totals stand at 72 receptions for 1,204 yards of the last eight seasons, including a 5-1 mark last season. and nine touchdowns. His nine touchdown receptions places him in a 10th-place tie with Tom Badalementi (1983-85) and Dean Morrison WSU FIGHT SONG (1974-77).

WINNING WHEN EXECUTING Wayne State had won its last nine games when rushing for over 200 yards, including three times a season ago (Sept. 19 vs. Malone, Oct. 24 at Walsh and Oct. 31 vs. Findlay). However, last week at Ashland the Warriors ran for exactly 200 yards in a losing effort. WSU rushed for 313 yards against the Cavaliers, the most since the Warriors gained 349 yards at Lake Erie on Nov. 8, 2014. During the past four-plus seasons (2012-16), Wayne State is 19-5 when rushing when rushing for 200 yards including a 9-2 mark on the road. Under coach Winters, the Green & Gold are 38-14 under those parameters, including a 22-6 mark at home.

TOP OF THE LEAGUE Since the start of the 2008 season, here are the most successful teams in the GLIAC in terms of conference victories: 2

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The Green and Gold of old Wayne U. flies over the field today.

Our hearts are light for with our might A vict’ry is on its way.

The team is strong, for them we’ll cheer, Wayne U. will march along.

And at the end our voices blend in Wayne U.’s vict’ry song.

HYMN TO WAYNE To Thee our Alma Mater Homage we bring.

Brave hearts raise grateful voices Thy praise to sing.

Young art thou, young and strong; Renowned shalt thou live, and long; Honors to thee will throng-and Fame to thee cling.

We laud thee, Alma Mater.

Guardian of Right.

Thou art our guide, our mentor-Thy name shines bright.

Keep Learning’s light aflame, and hold Truth a sacred name, Honor, thy steadfast aim.

All Hail to thy might!

PRESIDENT M. ROY WILSON

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WARRIORS ON THE NATIONAL STAGE by KARL HENKEL WARRIORS ON THE NATIONAL STAGE Lyndsay Butler knew after the conclusion of Wayne State softball’s 2015 season that she wanted to spend the off-season refining her approach at the plate.

Though the three come from vastly different backgrounds – Butler is a Canadian who has played softball her entire life, Brown transferred to Wayne State after starring for two seasons at the University of Detroit, and Bell was considered a Division I recruit before he switched from running back to quarterback in his senior season in high school – their stories share many similarities.

Butler, a pitcher from Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, was coming off her then-second straight Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year award, in which she posted a 23-10 record with a All three were pegged as top talent early on in their collegiate careers and 1.03 earned run average and 285 strikeouts on the mound, plus a .394 were aware of their talents while wearing the green and gold, but didn’t average with five home runs and 35 RBI at the plate. let the potential for individual awards get in the way of team success.

Not too shabby, but Butler knew she could do more, and so during the “I just did what I could to win games,” said Brown. “I wanted to be the off-season, she concentrated on being a more selective hitter – swinging best player, but I wanted to be the best team player, too.” at the good pitches, laying off the bad ones – and it paid off in the biggest way.

Butler upped her average in 2016 nearly 100 points to .483 and her on base percentage – the number of times she safety reached base as a percentage of times she stepped to the plate – by more than 100 points to .521, a new Wayne State record. Her power numbers, including doubles, triples, home runs and RBI all improved compared to 2015.

Shareta Brown Brown was able to quickly integrate her style of play – she said one of her best attributes is the ability to survey the floor and make decisions – with her teammates, which included four other seniors. Wayne State went 23-6 during Brown’s award-winning season and made it all the way to the second round of the NCAA Tournament before losing to Lewis University.

Lyndsay Butler And oh yeah, on the mound, she was 29-6 with a 0.77 earned run average.

Her all-world numbers both on the mound and at the dish earned her 2016 Schutt Sports/NFCA Division II National Player of the Year honors.

Butler, as a junior, helped propel the softball team to a 50-10 record and an appearance at the NCAA Midwest Super Regional. It was actually during the season-ending series to Grand Valley State that Butler learned she was one of eight finalists.

“That’s when it became surreal, when I said, ‘this could actually happen,’” The award put Butler in select but growing company. She is the third Butler said.

Wayne State student-athlete in the past seven years to earn a national player of the year award, joining former women’s basketball star Shareta A week later, she found out she won.

Brown, who was named NCAA Division II National Player of the Year in 2015, and former football player Joique Bell, who won the Harlon Hill – “It was such a huge honor and I felt so proud to be representing our school.”

Division II’s version of the Heisman Trophy – back in 2009.

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WARRIORS ON THE NATIONAL STAGE by KARL HENKEL Wayne State football posted a 6-5 record in Bell’s Harlon Hill-winning season, though Bell rushed for more than 2,000 yards and 29 touchdowns, both single-season school records.

And as for any current players who could potentially follow in Bell’s footsteps and win a Harlon Hill, Winters says it would be unfair to label anyone a candidate.

Head football coach Paul Winters said although the Warriors did not achieve their goals in 2009, Bell’s senior season had a carryover effect on the team in 2010.

“If you start naming names, you put pressure on them that they don’t need,” Winters said. “I think we’ve got some good young guys that can do some great things, but we’ve just got to let them work real hard and they can think that I’m talking about them.”

That was particularly difficult to do when it came to Bell, who Winters said he thought could be a special player when he first saw him play in high school. And then the real kicker: Bell was twice a finalist for the Harlon Hill, during his redshirt freshman and sophomore seasons.

“I think a lot of kids when considering a smaller school don’t think they’ll get the pub that they want or need,” Bell said. “But a scout told it to me perfectly when I was at Wayne State: if you have talent, you’ll get the recognition. You don’t have to go to a big school to get recognized or to be given a shot at the next level.”

Joique Bell “Having a National Player of the Year helps promote everyone’s selfesteem,” Winters said. “If you are playing next to a guy who wins the Division II Heisman, it makes you feel good about your performance because you helped him win it.

“You talk about what it did for our football team, the next season, even without Joique, we went 9-2 and won the GLIAC South. It was the beginning of really big things for the football program.”

In 2011, of course, Wayne State improved to 12-4 and made it all the way to the NCAA Championship game – the only time that has ever happened in team history. That success, Winters says, can be traced back to Bell, whose commitment to Wayne State kick-started a crop of talented running backs that have starred for the football team in recent years.

“It actually opened the first door before he ever won the award,” Winters said. “Toney Davis was a guy who saw Joique play his junior year and that’s when he decided he wanted to come to Wayne State. And after Joique won the award, we signed Desmond Martin, who became the next great tailback for us, and shortly after that we signed (current players) Romello Brown and Demetrius Stinson.

“We’ve had an exceptional group of running backs since Joique won the Harlon Hill. It made a huge difference.”

Bell, of course, did get the recognition, not only with the Harlon Hill, but also from several NFL teams, most notably during his four-year tenure with the Detroit Lions. As of this story’s publication, Bell, a free agent, remains hopeful to continue his NFL career with a new team early this season.

Brown, who played last season for a professional team in Sweden and is currently weighing whether to continue her basketball career or join the Wayne State police force, said she hopes when future recruits see that a national player of the year played at Wayne State, they will consider coming to Midtown Detroit, too.

“I hope this can help bring the best recruits out and people do look at it as a step toward coming to Wayne State,” Brown said. “But it’s not all about being a great recruit. Joique Bell, Lyndsay, and myself, we all worked hard.

You still have to work hard to be the caliber of national player of the year.”

Unlike Brown and Bell, who won their national player of the year awards in their final year of athletic eligibility, Butler has a unique opportunity to go back-to-back in 2017. And she’s already self-diagnosed one part of her game in which she can get better.

“I think one thing I could improve on with my pitching is that I’m usually pretty good up until the final few tournaments of the season,” Butler said. “Then I start to get tired a little bit. I’d like to be as strong at the end of the season as I am throughout most of the rest of the season.

“If, say, we made it to the World Series, to feel that way through the end of that tournament,” she said.

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DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS ROB FOURNIER

Since Rob Fournier was named Director of Athletics at Wayne State University on September 1, 2000, a lot has changed. In those 16 years, the department’s competitive success, classroom achievements, community outreach initiatives and the physical structure of the athletic campus has seen a significant transformation. That development has followed a strategic plan that models business forecasting and has realized defined goals/ objectives. The results are well-documented.

That competitive success is evident in Wayne State’s national standing against all Division II institutions.

WSU’s 15 best finishes in the prestigious NACDA Cup standings (which measures the overall competitive success of athletic programs around the country) have all occurred in the last 15 years including the three highest marks ever in the past eight years – 11th in 2009, 14th in 2014 and 21st in 2010. Those finishes secured an unprecedented top four (4%), top five (5%) and top seven (7%) percent ranking among all Division II athletic programs in the country. Seven athletic teams advanced to the NCAA tournament last season.

Additionally, in those 16 years, 44 WSU coaches have been named conference coach of the year while five have gone on to be distinguished as National Coach of the Year.

In 2012, the women’s swimming and diving program won the first national title since women’s fencing in 1989.

Football had its best season ever in 2011 reaching the Division II national championship game.

During Fournier’s tenure at WSU, Warrior athletic teams have won 35 conference regular-season titles, 12 league tournament titles and nine postseason regional, super regional or national titles.

For his efforts, Fournier was honored by NACDA as the Athletics Director of the Year in the Central Region in 2008.

Last year WSU had twenty-three (23) All-Americans.

In the past 10 years, 301 Warriors have been named AllAmericans, the most in any decade. In the 99 years of WSU Athletics, 370 of the 591 all-time All-Americans have been so honored since Fournier arrived.

Another strategic measurement continues to be noteworthy. The 2015-16 academic year continued both academic achievement and community volunteerism.

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cumulative grade-point averages above 3.00 with a composite cumulative GPA of all WSU student-athletes at 3.16. The annual NCAA Federally-mandated graduation rate (five year) for WSU student-athletes is at an all-time high of 76 percent which has risen over 30 percent in Fournier’s tenure from programs such as: survival skills, connect-mentoring and learning specialists!

In addition, in the last 12 months, WSU studentathletes contributed an exemplary 12,435 community service hours volunteering at a variety of Detroit initiatives. In the past five years alone, student-athletes have committed 50,494 community service hours with such programs as Habitat For Humanity, University Prep Elementary, Capuchin Soup Kitchen and Warming Center, Adopt a Family Thanksgiving Basket, Basic Needs Drive, Be The Match Donor Registry, Covenant House Michigan, NSO (Neighborhood Service Organization), SOCKS in the City, L.I.N.K. Mentoring (Local Intervention Network for Kids, S.M.A.R.T.S. Mentoring, Big Brother Big Sisters, Make-A-Wish Foundation, COTS, Toys for Tots, Forgotten Harvest, Gleaners Food Bank and Manhood Mentoring Project to name only some of the programs.

The conference recognized those achievements with an unprecedented association’s honor of the Sportsmanship Award and Community Service Award in 2013.

The rise in both academic average and community outreach has been dramatic, consistent and unprecedented. In addition, in the latest federallymandated graduation rate report, it noted WSU studentathletes received an undergraduate degree at a rate 217 percent higher than the comparable campus population.

These, and other academic achievements, are recognized at the annual academic banquet, which he started in 2001 and combines a salute to the University’s faculty.

Fournier’s ability to generate private and corporate support has dramatically altered the physical setting of the athletic campus and the practice/competitive opportunities for WSU student-athletes.

In his 16 years, he has secured $14,908,999 in revenue for the athletic department. That total has helped complete the following facility initiatives: football locker room; multipurpose indoor facility; new men’s and women’s basketball coaches offices and film room; baseball’s replica Fenway Park baseball stadium which displays the former Tiger Stadium scoreboard on its famous “Green Monster facade; softball locker room and coaches offices, along with a grandstand, walkway and press box; a Boston Garden-like parquet floor for basketball; Hall of Fame foyer; swimming video board, pool deck and bleachers in the natatorium; football ticket booths and stadium entrance; outdoor marquee; FieldTurf football field; a new outdoor track; scoreboards for baseball and football with a video display; trainer’s treatment areas; and new USTA outdoor tennis courts with scoreboard. Just this past year, the final two million dollars for the Harwell Stadium was secured and a new $600,000 football locker room addition was completed.

The physical transformation has been both noticeable and imaginative and boasts a number of cosmetic infrastructure changes as well.

Fournier added a radio and statewide television

package to WSU media outreach. He also added the athletic department’s first website, a quarterly magazine (Warrior Within) and a weekly coach’s show (Winters on Wednesdays). He also directs and oversees the University’s intramural and club sport programs and the Mort Harris Recreation and Fitness Center.

Furthermore, Wayne State is the only school in the country to designate a week of activities to promote Women’s Athletics as “W” Week will be having its eighth annual celebration in April 2017 highlighted by “W” Day. The addition of new programs in women’s indoor and outdoor track and field, and women’s golf follows an internal gender-equity plan designed to better opportunities.

Fournier served three years as a member of the NCAA regional-ranking football committee whose responsibilities include selecting the top teams in the region each week and the teams that advance to the postseason. He also spent three seasons on the NCAA softball regional ranking committee. He currently serves as a member of the GLIAC Awards/Honors Committee, and previously served on the finance committee, the infractions committee, the scheduling committee and the long-range budget planning committee.

Prior to joining Wayne State, Fournier served as the Senior Associate Commissioner and general counsel for the Mid-American Conference. While serving as the acting Commissioner of the Conference (1999), he moved the league office from Toledo to Cleveland, wrote and secured a long-term contract for the men’s basketball tournament at Quicken Loans Arena and secured the three largest corporate gifts in the history of the MAC including First Energy as the tournament sponsor for the men’s postseason basketball tournament.

He also wrote and negotiated the initial Motor City Bowl football contract that is the MAC’s longest postseason Bowl alignment. As the chief compliance officer for the league, Fournier investigated and reported on over 350 infraction cases that insured fairness in case resolution and corrective action. At the request of institutions, he has appeared before the NCAA Committee on Infractions and conducted campus reviews of compliance effectiveness in financial aid, rules education, eligibility and institutional control.

He has served as liaison to various NCAA committees for which the conference held cabinet positions. The MAC presidents recognized Fournier’s achievements when they unanimously conferred a Certificate of Commendation and a mark of esteem for his efforts in 1999.

A licensed attorney, he received his bachelor’s degree summa cum laude and his master’s with honors from the University of Akron. He was a national forensics champion and qualified for the national finals in six events. Fournier also received his law degree from Akron in 1986 and was admitted to the Ohio bar that same year where he is still licensed to practice.

HEAD COACH PAUL WINTERS

Paul Winters is in his 13th season as the Wayne State University head football coach in the fall of 2016.

Winters led the Warriors to their seventh winning campaign in the last eight years in 2015 along with a school record 34 student-athletes receiving Academic All-GLIAC recognition. His squad was extremely disciplined ranking fifth in the nation in fewest penalty yards per game (36.18).

In 2015, the WSU offense ranked 18th nationally in yards per completion (14.83), 21st in red zone offense (86.8%), 33rd in time of possession (31:44) and 43rd in rushing offense (194.0 yards per game).

Sophomore running back Romello Brown was sixth in the nation in rushing touchdowns (19) and 16th in total rushing yards (1,287), while true freshman quarterback D.J. Zezula was 13th in yards per completion (15.01) and Anthony DeDamos led all GLIAC linebackers in tackles for loss (1.5 per game).

Brown was a Second Team All-GLIAC selection as well as WSU’s Offensive Most Valuable Player. He also received the Serxho Guraleci/ Ultimate Warrior for his outstanding work in the weight room. Rabeah Beydoun was a GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team honoree along with being recognized by the National Football Foundation with Hampshire Honor Society accolades. Three other running backs (Jason McCauslin, Deiontae Nicholas and Demetrius Stinson) were named to the Academic All-GLIAC Team for 2015.

The previous year, Winters had 26 student-athletes named to the 2014 Academic All-GLIAC teams with 15 players earning All-GLIAC accolades. His squad was extremely disciplined ranking seventh in the nation in fewest penalties per game (4.45). In addition, senior linebacker Nores Fradi was voted GLIAC Defensive Back of the Year and a AFCA First Team All-American.

For the 2013 campaign, he had 24 student-athletes named to the Academic All-GLIAC teams with six players earning All-GLIAC accolades. His squad was extremely disciplined ranking fourth in the nation in fewest penalties per game (3.27) and fifth in penalty yards per game (30.55).

In the 2012 season finale, he equaled the school mark for games coached (101) by a WSU football coach. He had 26 student-athletes receive Academic All-GLIAC honors along with 11 players being named to the All-GLIAC teams.

After guiding the winningest team in school history in 2011, he was honored for his efforts with the AFCA (American Football Coaches Association) NCAA Division II National Coach of the Year award.

His 2011 squad set the school record for overall wins (12) and road wins (8), while winning four consecutive road playoff games to reach the national title contest. In addition, senior left tackle Joe Long was the recipient of the Gene Upshaw Award as the top lineman (both offensive and defensive) in Division II. Senior running back Josh Renel

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was a First Team CoSIDA Academic All-America selection becoming the first football CoSIDA Academic All-American since 1975.

Senior safety Jeremy Jones along with six other teammates earned All-America accolades for the 2011 season.

The Warriors ranked in the top 40 nationally in eight different categories for the 2011 campaign -- ninth in fewest sacks allowed (0.94 per game), 14th in sacks (3.00 per game), 23rd in scoring offense (34.38 ppg), 26th in passing efficiency (144.02), 33rd in rushing offense (200.56 ypg), 37th in turnover margin (+0.56 per game), 39th in rushing defense (123.31 ypg), and 40th in kickoff returns (21.62 ypr).

In addition to setting the following single-season school records -- rushing yards (3,209), rushing attempts (699), rushing TDs (43), passing efficiency rating (144.0), average yards per pass attempt (8.4), total offense (6,083), all-purpose yards (7,880), points (550), total TDs (74), extra points (70), kickoff returns for a touchdown (3), interception return yards (401), tackles for loss (109/84 solo + 50 asst.), quarterback sacks (48.0/40 solo + 16 asst.) and pass break-ups (54) -- Wayne State also became the first NCAA Division II school to play 16 games in a season, and the only one heading into the 2016 campaign.

Winters became the school’s all-time football wins leader when the Warriors recorded a double-overtime victory at Hillsdale on Oct. 22, 2011.

The 2011 senior class compiled a 35-14 mark surpassing the previous wins mark of 30 by the 1978 class. In addition, 30 members of the 2011 national finalist squad received conference all-academic accolades.

In 2010, WSU set then school records for overall wins (9), conference wins (8), points in a season (347), passing completion percentage (59.9%), and yards per pass attempt (7.67), while tying the institutional mark for touchdowns in a season (45).

All these accomplishments plus a 12th-place ranking in the final regular-season AFCA national poll earned Winters the AFCA Division II Regional Coach of the Year award.

His 2010 offense ranked 30th nationally in rushing (194.73 yards per game), 45th in scoring (31.55 points per game), 46th in passing efficiency (135.41) and 59th in total offense (381.00 yards per game).

Jones became the first WSU defensive player to earn First Team All-America honors in school history following the 2010 campaign.

The two-time GLIAC Coach of the Year (2006 and 2008), Winters led the Warriors to four consecutive winning seasons (2008-11) for the first time since 1974-78.

In addition, senior running back Joique Bell was selected as the NCAA Division II Player of the Year (Harlon Hill Trophy), played in the Senior Bowl and participated in the NFL Combine in Indianapolis after rushing for 29 touchdowns and 2,084 yards in 2009. Bell played eight NFL games during the 2010 regular season and totaled nearly 1,000 all-purpose yards in 2012 with the Detroit Lions. Bell teamed with Reggie Bush in 2013 to become the first running back tandem with over 500 rushing yards and 500 receiving yards each in an NFL season. In 2014, Bell rushed for 860 yards and seven touchdowns. His six-year NFL totals are 2,235 rushing yards and 22 rushing touchdowns, along with 1,640 receiving yards.

Winters’ 2008 squad became the first team in school history to be ranked in the AFCA poll. Earlier that year, he was one of 28 coaches nationally selected to participate in the 2008 NCAA Expert Coaches Academy.

Winters became the first WSU football coach to earn GLIAC Coach of the Year honors since Dick Lowry in 1975 following a successful 2006 campaign in which the Warriors ranked 10th nationally in kickoff returns, and 13th in both rushing offense and punt return defense. WSU was also ranked regionally until the final poll.

In 2006, Bell eclipsed the NCAA Division II freshman rushing record by gaining 2,065 yards and became the first WSU player named to the AFCA All-America squad since the AFCA began selecting All-America teams in 1945. Bell and David Chudzinski were also named to the AP Little, D2Football.com and Daktronics All-America squads and were joined by Derrion Fuqua on the Hansen’s Gazette All-America team.

After helping the Warriors improve five places in the GLIAC standings from 2004 to 2005, WSU improved another four places in 2006 and recorded the first winning season in more than a decade.

In his 12 years at WSU, Winters has coached 270 Academic All-GLIAC selections, 14 Academic All-District honorees, 36 All-Region selections and 131 All-GLIAC award winners.

Winters was hired as the school’s 19th football coach by WSU Director of Athletics Rob Fournier on December 17, 2003, after serving on the staff at the University of Akron the previous nine years.

Prior to his appointment at WSU, Winters was listed as one of the top 10 African-American head coaching candidates in the nation by the Black Coaches Association.

After the 2000 season, and for the second time, Winters was nominated for the Broyles Award, a national honor recognizing the nation’s top Division I-A assistant coach. In addition, he was chosen Assistant Coach of the Year by the Northeastern Ohio Chapter of the National Football Foundation from among 13 universities and colleges in the region.

Before returning to Akron following the 1994 campaign, Winters was an assistant football coach at the University of Wisconsin for two seasons (1990-91). Prior to UW, he was on the coaching staff at the University of Toledo for four seasons (1986-89).

In his previous stint on the Akron coaching staff, Winters served on Jim Dennison’s staff as offensive backfield coach for two seasons after being a graduate assistant for the `82 and `83 campaigns.

Winters was inducted into the UA Athletic Hall of Fame on Feb. 2, 1990. He earned a bachelor of science degree in industrial management in `80 and a M.S. degree in education in 1984.

The seventh all-time leading rusher in school history, he rushed for 2,613 yards during his Zips career and was named 1980 UA Athlete of the Year. Winters was a three-time letterman and a three-time recipient of the Harry “Doc” Smith Award as the outstanding player in his class. In `79, Winters was selected as the Zips’ offensive MVP. He was a prep star at Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary.

A former member of the AFCA Division II Board of Coaches, Winters currently serves on the NCAA Regional Ranking Committee as well as the NCAA Rules Committee.

Winters has four children, Christian, Monica, Melanie and Natalie and is married to the former Mya Hill.

PAUL WINTERS’ WSU COACHING RECORD -------OVERALL------- ---------GLIAC--------Year GP W L Pct. W L Finish 2004 10 1 9 .100 1 9 13th 2005* 10 3 7 .300 3 7 T-8th 2006 11 6 5 .545 6 4 T-4th 2007 11 3 8 .273 2 8 12th 2008 11 8 3 .727 7 3 T-3rd 2009 11 6 5 .545 5 5 8th 2010 11 9 2 .818 8 2 T-2nd& 2011 16 12 4 .750 7 3 2nd/South# 2012 10 5 5 .500 5 5 6th/North 2013 11 3 8 .273 3 7 T-6th/North 2014 11 7 4 .636 6 4 3rd/North 2015 11 6 5 .545 5 5 T-6th/Overall 2016 2 1 1 .500 1 1 -Career 136 70 66 .515 59 63 -- National Runner-Up * Does not include forfeit by Saginaw Valley State & GLIAC South Division Champions #

COACHING STAFF

Front Row (L to R): Scott Wooster, Jon Robinson, Matt Johnston, Dan Allen Back Row (L to R): E.J. Henderson, Ian Good, Desmond Morgan, Ronald Talley, Paul Winters, Scott Kazmierski, Brad Wilson, Jeff Reardon, Jordan Belifiori

BRAD WILSON

SCOTT KAZMIERSKI

SCOTT WOOSTER

JON ROBINSON

E.J. HENDERSON

JEFF REARDON

RUBEN MENDOZA

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR SECONDARY COACH

RECRUITING COORDINATOR DEFENSIVE LINE COACH

OFFENSIVE LINE COACH

LINEBACKERS COACH

WIDE RECEIVERS COACH

QUARTERBACKS COACH

HEAD STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH

DAN ALLEN

IAN GOOD

JORDAN BELFIORI

DESMOND MORGAN

RONALD TALLEY

MATT JOHNSTON

TERRANCE WOODS

GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH TIGHT ENDS

GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH LINEBACKERS

GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH DEFENSIVE BACKS

GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH OFFENSIVE LINE

GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH DEFENSIVE LINE

ASSISTANT COACH LINEBACKERS

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TEAM ROSTERS # NAME POS HT/WT 1 Jamel Hicks WR 5-11/168 2 Jake Carrizales DE 6-2/243 2 Demetrius Stinson RB 5-11/220 3 Brandon Lee CB 6-0/196 4 Deiontae Nicholas RB/KR 5-10/186 6 Corey Ester WR 5-10/165 7 Jimmy Hendrix S 6-0/177 8 Ronny Brant II S/PR 6-0/206 9 Lairren Johnson S 6-0/202 10 Trevor Van Tubbergen QB 6-4/191 11 Manny Mendoza WR 6-3/215 12 Dakota Kupp QB 6-3/200 13 DeAndre Grady S 5-10/204 13 Westley Brandon QB 6-3/205 14 Donovan Zezula QB 6-1/213 15 Jared Singletary CB 5-9/160 16 Christian Klink QB 6-2/216 17 Andy Bielecki S 5-11/192 18 Jake AmRhein QB 6-3/215 19 Brian Blackburn WR 6-6/228 20 Greg McDade CB 6-1/178 21 DeOntay Moffett RB/KR 5-9/205 22 Anthony Copeland II S 6-2/186 23 James Howard CB 6-0/185 24 Terry Sanders S 6-1/202 25 Romello Brown RB 5-11/248 26 Carterris Carter OLB 6-1/210 27 Valorian Cunningham OLB 6-2/219 28 Jeremiah McCurtis CB 5-10/175 30 Donte Eubanks CB 6-0/188 31 Devyn Manson CB 5-10/170 32 James Hill RB 6-3/224 33 DaVarie Halliburton CB 6-1/170 34 Stephen Charron FB 6-1/230 36 Leon Eggleston OLB 6-0/205 37 Lonhi Sibande S 5-10/187 38 Paul Graham PK/P 6-1/178 39 Garrett Wiska FB 6-1/258 40 Drew Dowding OLB 6-2/224 41 Ray’Jon Williams-Jackson WR 6-1/185 42 Luke Bevilacqua PK 6-0/163 43 Dylan Donnelly PK 5-11/189 43 Evan Conn TE 6-5/225 44 Anthony DeDamos MLB 6-2/250 45 Kyle Toth S 6-3/196 46 Tyler Blaszczak WR 6-3/200 46 Alexander Nast PK 5-11/161 47 Dustin Carlin MLB 6-0/232 48 Randy Garvin MLB 6-1/221 49 Steven Glenn QB/ATH 6-4/250 50 Greg Webber C 6-3/300 51 Jada Littlejohn DT 6-2/253 52 Anthony Pittman OLB 6-3/210 54 Ryan Smith OLB 6-0/215 55 Alex Ziedas C 6-3/280 56 Idris Hobdy OLB 6-1/228 57 Brady Beedon DE 6-3/215 58 Justin Rau LB/LS 6-2/215 60 Sawyer McFadden G 6-3/298 61 Brendan Hrcka T 6-8/305 62 Tarron Hampton T 6-5/308 63 Alex Angelas G/C 6-3/301 64 Nolan Smith T 6-4/280 65 JT Pillars C/G 6-4/295 66 Charlie Younger G 6-3/296 67 Tyler Denski C 6-1/303 68 Harold Gibbs III DE 6-1/242 69 Adam McJunkin DT 6-4/255 70 Andrew Zimmerman T 6-6/313 71 Sam Tate T 6-4/318 72 Nate Theaker T 6-6/303 73 Robert Kelly G 6-3/288 74 Israel Helms T 6-5/295 75 Tommy Richardson G 6-4/299 76 Ed Reny G/T 6-5/305 77 Justin Tockstein T 6-4/309 79 Jacob Sheets G 6-7/311 80 Darece Roberson Jr. WR 5-9/160 81 Marcus Bailey WR 6-4/191 82 Logan Smith WR 6-3/218 83 Shane Holler WR 5-11/190 83 Nathan White DE 6-2/228 84 Preston Pelham TE 6-4/262 85 Trent Brodbeck TE 6-4/255 86 Luke Ketterman TE 6-5/241 87 Kyle Muller P 6-2/218 88 Aaron Weston TE 6-6/270 89 Kyle Lewis WR 5-11/188 90 Derrick Coleman DE 6-4/220 91 Jonathan Currie DE 6-4/229 92 Blake Mazur NT 6-2/278 93 Justin Hollins NT 6-1/317 94 Tiroca Battle DT 6-1/262 96 LaMonte Baker NT 6-3/272 97 Dalton Binkowski NT 6-2/270 98 Alex Medenbach DT 6-4/269 99 Jalen Lewis DE 6-4/230 99 Ari Goldberg PK 6-1/215

YR HOMETOWN / HIGH SCHOOL (LAST TEAM) R-Sr. East Cleveland, Ohio / Shaw R-Jr. Hamler, Ohio / Patrick Henry Jr. Detroit, Mich. / Douglass (Ferris State) R-Sr. Detroit, Mich. / Southeastern R-So. Chesterfield, Mich. / L’Anse Creuse North R-So. Lake Orion, Mich. / Lake Orion R-Sr. Livonia, Mich. / Brother Rice R-Jr. Uniontown, Ohio / Green R-Sr. Warren, Mich. / Lincoln R-Jr. Holland, Mich. / West Ottawa R-Jr. Rochester Hills, Mich. / Rochester R-Fr. Waterford, Mich. / Mott (Central Michigan) Sr. Grand Rapids, Mich. / East Grand Rapids Fr. Pataskala, Ohio / Watkins Memorial So. Clarkston, Mich. / Clarkston R-So. Farmington Hills, Mich. / Southfield-Lathrup R-Fr. Olmsted Falls, Ohio / Parma Heights Holy Name R-Fr. Shelby Twp., Mich. / Lutheran North Fr. South Elgin, Ill. / South Elgin Sr. Detroit, Mich. / Crockett (Florida A&M) R-Fr. Sterling Heights, Mich. / Stevenson R-Fr. Muskegon Heights, Mich. / Mona Shores R-Fr. Bedford Heights, Ohio / Bedford R-Jr. Detroit, Mich. / Chandler Park Academy R-Fr. Sterling Heights, Mich. / Stevenson R-Jr. Westland, Mich. / Livonia Churchill R-So. Southfield, Mich. / Southfield R-Sr. Kalamazoo, Mich. / Loy Norrix R-Fr. Farmington Hills, Mich. / Walled Lake Western R-Fr. Farmington Hills, Mich. / Harrison R-So. Lansing, Mich. / Waverly R-Fr. Livonia, Mich. / Clarenceville Fr. Lansing, Mich. / Waverly R-Fr. Palm Harbor, Fla. / Palm Harbor R-Fr. Sylvania, Ohio / Southview R-Fr. Berrien Springs, Mich. / Berrien Springs R-Jr. Commerce Twp., Mich. / Orchard Lake St. Mary’s R-Sr. Northville, Mich. / Detroit Catholic Central (Notre Dame College) R-So. Michigan Center, Mich. / Michigan Center Fr. Ypsilanti, Mich. / Ypsilanti Community Fr. Lake Orion, Mich. / Lake Orion Fr. Fraser, Mich. / Fraser Fr. Grand Ledge, Mich. / DeWitt R-Sr. Rockford, Mich. / Rockford R-Fr. Hudsonville, Mich. / Hudsonville R-Fr. Brownstown, Mich. / Riverview Gabriel Richard Fr. Troy, Mich. / Brother Rice Jr. Sterling Heights, Mich. / Utica Stevenson R-So. Belmont, Mich. / Rockford Fr. Lincoln Park, Mich. / Lincoln Park R-Jr. Troy, Mich. / Troy R-Sr. Flint, Mich. / Northern R-So. Beverly Hills, Mich. / Birmingham Groves R-Fr. Warren, Mich. / De La Salle R-Sr. Dearborn, Mich. / U. of Detroit Jesuit (Indiana) R-Sr. Flint, Mich. / Powers R-Fr. Marysville, Mich. / Marysville Fr. Flushing, Mich. / Flushing R-Sr. Holt, Mich. / Holt Fr. Owosso, Mich. / Owosso R-Fr. Brandon, Fla. / Bloomingdale Fr. Novi, Mich. / Northville Fr. Ohio City, Ohio / Van Wert R-Sr. Metamora, Mich. / Lapeer East R-Fr. Eagle, Wis. / Mukwonago Fr. Livonia, Mich. / Stevenson R-Jr. Detroit, Mich. / Clawson R-So. Allen Park, Mich. / Allen Park R-Sr. Grand Rapids, Mich. / West Catholic Sr. Detroit, Mich. / Martin Luther King (Independence CC) Gr. White Lake, Mich. / Lakeland R-Sr. Grosse Pointe, Mich. / Chandler Park Academy R-So. Southfield, Mich. / Orchard Lake St. Mary’s R-Jr. Troy, Mich. / Troy R-Sr. Whitmore Lake, Mich. / Dexter R-Fr. Warren, Mich. / Mott R-Sr. Ann Arbor, Mich. / Skyline Fr. Muskegon, Mich. / Mona Shores R-Fr. Walled Lake, Mich. / Walled Lake Western R-So. Norton Shores, Mich. / Mona Shores R-Fr. Waterford, Mich. / Clarkston R-Sr. Toledo, Ohio / St. Francis de Sales R-So. Tecumseh, Mich. / Tecumseh R-Sr. Toledo, Ohio / St. John’s Jesuit R-Fr. Maumee, Ohio / Toledo St. Francis de Sales R-Fr. Clinton Twp., Mich. / Chippewa Valley R-Sr. Comstock Park, Mich. / Rockford R-Fr. Detroit, Mich. / Renaissance R-So. Beverly Hills, Mich. / Country Day R-Fr. Metamora, Mich. / Lapeer R-Jr. Comstock Park, Mich. / Comstock Park R-Fr. West Bloomfield, Mich. / West Bloomfield R-Fr. Auburn Hills, Mich. / Avondale R-Jr. Mt. Clemens, Mich. / L’Anse Creuse North R-Sr. Washington, Mich. / Romeo R-Sr. Muskegon, Mich. / Catholic Central R-Fr. Pontiac, Mich. / West Bloomfield Fr. Bloomfield Hills, Mich. / West Bloomfield

# 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 32 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 45 49 52 55 57 58 59 66 68 71 73 75 76 78 79 80 81 84 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 99

NAME POS. YR. Tony Andrews CB/KR R-Jr. Marquan Richardson DB R-Sr. Demarco Rojas WR Sr. John Banyasz QB R-Sr. Jacob Turay LB Jr. Zack Jude OLB Sr. Brandon Davis DB R-Sr. Alex Febles RB R-So. Nick Szabados OLB Sr. Nick Kirschner LB R-Jr. Christian Cole LB Sr. Donnie Eatmon LB R-Sr. Tyler Eden QB R-Sr. James Moore WB/H R-So. Nicholas Law DB Fr. Jason Rogers DE So. Adam Mial CB Jr. Jonathan Bell WB R-So. Isaiah Wheeler LB Sr. Javarian Smith WB R-Fr. Tyler Hampton WR R-So. Tyler Carrier WB R-Fr. Marcellus Mitchell DB R-Fr. No’ah Edwards DB R-Fr. Desmon Turner TB/KR Fr. Marquail Montgomery DB R-Fr. Jack Gorman DB R-So. Jordan Morgan RB R-Sr. Dylan Starks S Sr. Mitchel Tilley WB R-So. Antwan Harris RB R-Fr. Keith Love DE Sr. Maurice Hale S Sr. Gage Bican WR Fr. Michael Muzic PK/P Jr. Denzel Opoku RB Fr. LunDerek Craig RB Fr. Collin Koscielniak DL So. Robert Drake WB R-Fr. Andrew D’Eusanio LB R-Fr. Austin Baker PK/P So. Ryan Bedard C R-Sr. Paul Czartorski NG Jr. Alec Heldreth NT R-So. Devon Hood DE R-So. Joseph Johnson LG R-So. Terrell Griffin RG R-Fr. Daylen Neece LT R-Fr. Christopher Williams RT R-So. Logan Schultz OL So. Dakota Maple RG Sr. Will Rickard LT So. Brandon Murawa LG/C So. Joshua Durst RT Fr. Anthony Kukwa TE R-Sr. Tailin Johnson WR R-So. Drew Bell DE R-Jr. Luciano Bican WR Fr. Adam Szaniszlo TE R-Sr. Michael Moses WR R-Fr. Joe Thomas NT Fr. Shevone Hairston DE R-So. Shane Maxey NG So. Eric Owens DL R-Sr. Evan Boyer DL R-Fr.

HT./WT. HOMETOWN / HIGH SCHOOL (LAST TEAM) 5-10/185 South Euclid, Ohio / Charles F. Brush 6-0/180 Dayton, Ohio / Wayne / Lindsey Wilson 6-2/190 Owings, Md. / St. Mary’s Ryken 6-3/207 Columbia Station, Ohio / Columbia 6-0/215 Twinsburg, Ohio / College of DuPage 6-1/245 Canal Winchester, Ohio / Bloom Carroll 6-1/200 Lorain, Ohio / Lorain 5-7/170 Lehigh Acres, Fla. / Ida Baker 6-2/235 Middletown, Ohio / Archbishop Moeller 6-1/190 Mentor, Ohio / Mentor 6-2/245 Waldorf, Md. / McDonough 6-2/220 Macedonia, Ohio / Nordonia/Fort Scott CC (Kansas) 6-3/220 Mentor, Ohio / University School 5-10/170 Monroeville, Pa. / Gateway 5-11/175 Madison, Ohio / Madison 6-5/245 Laurel, Md. / DeMatha 5-10/195 Beverly Hills, Mich. / Detroit Country Day 6-1/160 Waldorf, Md. / Westlake 6-2/225 Copley, Ohio / Copley (Stark State) 6-2/190 Pontiac, Mich. / Oakland Christian 6-0/181 Macedonia, Ohio / Nordonia 6-0/180 Highland, Mich. / Milford 5-9/180 West Bloomfield, Mich. / West Bloomfield 5-10/200 Twinsburg, Ohio / Twinsburg 5-11/175 Cedar Bluff, Ala. / Fort Payne 5-10/180 Grand Blanc, MIch. / Atherton 6-2/200 Grand Island, N.Y. / Grand Island 5-8/196 Philadelphia, Pa. / Parkway Northwest 6-1/190 Fremont, Ohio / Fremont Ross 5-10/185 Oxford, Mich. / Oxford 6-0/210 Youngstown, Ohio / Austintown Fitch 6-1/275 West Bloomfield, Mich. / West Bloomfield 6-2/210 Columbus, Ohio / Beechcroft 6-2/182 Cleveland, Ohio / Mayfield 6-0/170 Mentor, Ohio / Mentor

Stafford, Va. / Fork Union Military

Stockbridge, Ga. / Eagles Landing 6-2/240 Macomb, Mich. / Eisenhower 5-7/170 Euclid, Ohio / Lutheran East 6-0/220 Willoughby, Ohio / Willoughby South 6-0/185 Clyde, Ohio / Clyde 6-3/275 Strongsville, Ohio / Strongsville 6-1/300 Rochester Hills, Mich. / Avondale 6-4/260 Canfield, Ohio / Canfield 6-1/210 South Euclid / Charles F. Brush 5-10/320 Grove City, Ohio / Grove City 6-4/290 Detroit, Mich. / River Rouge 6-4/260 Pomeroy, Ohio / Meigs 6-4/280 Painesville, Ohio / T.W. Harvey (Heidelberg) 6-4/275 Middlefield, Ohio / Cardinal 6-3/295 Carrollton, Ohio / Carrollton 6-6/280 Sandusky, Ohio / Perkins 6-5/325 Lapeer, Mich. / Lapeer East 6-6/295 Willoughby, Ohio / WIlloughby South 6-3/221 Perry, Ohio / Perry (Ball State) 6-2/195 Twinsburg, Ohio / Twinsburg 6-5/220 Cortland, Ohio / Lakeview 6-2/200 Cleveland, Ohio / Mayfield 6-3/230 Willoughby, Ohio / Willoughby South 6-0/170 Bowie, Md. / Archbishop Carrol 6-0/315 Opelika, Ala. / Beauregard 6-4/260 Columbus, Ohio / Marion Franklin 6-3/290 Grove City, Ohio / Central Crossing 6-2/300 Chicago, Ill. / Leo Catholic 6-1/280 West Bloomfield, Mich. / West Bloomfield

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DEPTH CHARTS

WAYNESTATEWARRIORS OFFENSE LEFT TACKLE 72 NATE THEAKER

LEFT GUARD CENTER 75 TOMMY RICHARDSON 65 JT PILLARS

RIGHT GUARD 73 ROBERT KELLY

RIGHT TACKLE 70 ANDY ZIMMERMAN

77 Justin Tockstein

76 Ed Reny

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WIDE RECEIVER 1 JAMEL HICKS 80 Darece Roberson Jr.

RUNNING BACK QUARTERBACK FULLBACK 25 ROMELLO BROWN 14 DONOVAN ZEZULA 39 GARRETT WISKA 2 Demetrius Stinson 12 Dakota Kupp 34 Stephen Charron

55 Alex Ziedas

Greg Webber

Israel Helms

TIGHT END WIDE RECEIVER 85 TRENT BRODBECK 11 MANNY MENDOZA 88 Aaron Weston 82 Logan Smith

DEFENSE DEFENSIVE END 83 NATHAN WHITE 99 Jalen Lewis

DEFENSIVE TACKLE 98 ALEX MEDENBACH 60 Sawyer McFadden

NOSE TACKLE DEFENSIVE END 97 DALTON BINKOWSKI 2 JAKE CARRIZALES 93 Justin Hollins 90 Derrick Coleman

LINEBACKER LINEBACKER CORNERBACK SAFETY 44 ANTHONY DeDAMOS 27 VALORIAN CUNNINGHAM 3 BRANDON LEE 8 RONNY BRANT II 47 Dustin Carlin 40 Drew Dowding 15 Jared Singletary 9 Lairren Johnson

LINEBACKER 56 IDRIS HOBDY 52 Anthony Pittman SAFETY 13 DeANDRE GRADY 45 Kyle Toth

CORNERBACK 23 JAMES HOWARD 20 Greg McDade

SPECIAL TEAMS KICKER 42 LUKE BEVILACQUA 38 Paul Graham

PUNTER 87 KYLE MULLER 82 Logan Smith

LONG SNAPPER 8 RONNY BRANT II 88 Aaron Weston

HOLDER 11 MANNY MENDOZA 1 Jamel Hicks

KICK RETURNER PUNT RETURNER 4 DEIONTAE NICHOLAS 8 RONNY BRANT II 2 DEMETRIUS STINSON 80 Darece Roberson Jr.

LAKEERIESTORM OFFENSE LEFT TACKLE 76 WILL RICHARD 68 Daylen Neece

LEFT GUARD CENTER 78 BRANDON MURAWA 52 RYAN BEDARD 59 Joeseph Johnson 78 Brandon Murawa

RIGHT GUARD 75 DAKOTA MAPLE 66 Terrell Griffin

RIGHT TACKLE WIDE RECEIVER 79 JOSHUA DURST 17 JONATHAN BELL 71 Christopher Williams 19 Javarian Smith

WIDE RECEIVER 31 MITCH TILLEY 22 Tyler Carrier

WIDE RECEIVER 21 TYLER HAMPTON 81 Tallin Johnson

TIGHT END 80 ANTHONY KUKWA 88 Adam Szaniszlo

RUNNING BACK 25 DESMON TURNER 29 Jordan Morgan

QUARTERBACK 4 JOHN BANYASZ 12 Tyler Eden

DEFENSE DEFENSIVE END 15 JASON ROGERS 40 Devon Hood

NOSE TACKLE 92 SHANE MAXEY 55 Paul Czartorski

NOSE TACKLE 57 ALEC HELDRETH 90 Joe Thomas

DEFENSIVE END 35 KEITH LOVE 91 Shevone Hariston

LINEBACKER 9 NICK KIRSCHNER 18 Isaiah Wheeler

LINEBACKER LINEBACKER CORNERBACK SAFETY 5 ZACK JUDE 8 NICK SZABADOS 16 ADAM MIAL 36 MAURICE HALE

SAFETY 30 DYLAN STARKS

CORNERBACK 2 MARQUAN RICHARDSON

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6

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Christian Cole

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Donnie Eatmon

1

Tony Andrews

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Dylan Starks

Brandon Davis

SPECIAL TEAMS KICKER 38 MICHAEL MUZIC

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PUNT RETURNER 1 TONY ANDREWS

Brandon Davis

AROUND THE GLIAC

UPCOMING GAMES SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Lake Erie at Wayne State, 6 p.m.* Saginaw Valley State at Walsh, noon* Michigan Tech at Ohio Dominican, noon* Ferris State at Northwood, 1 p.m.* Hillsdale at Tiffin, 3 p.m.* Northern Michigan at Grand Valley State, 7 p.m.* Findlay at Ashland, 7 p.m.*

NORTH DIVISION

GLIAC Pct. PF PA Overall Pct. PF PA Home Road

Ferris State

2-0 1.000 71 28 2-0 1.000 71 28 1-0 1-0

Grand Valley State

2-0 1.000 100 14 2-0 1.000 100 14 2-0 0-0

Hillsdale

1-0 1.000 28 10 2-0 1.000 58 34 2-0 0-0

Northern Michigan

1-0 1.000 38 35 1-1 .500 79 82 0-1 1-0

Wayne State

1-1 .500 53 39 1-1 .500 53 39 0-0 1-1

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Tiffin at Wayne State, noon* Findlay at Lake Erie, 1 p.m.* Grand Valley State at Walsh, 2:30 p.m.* Ashland at Ferris State, 3:30 p.m.* Northwood at Northern Michigan, 4 p.m.* Michigan Tech at Hillsdale, 4:30 p.m.* Ohio Dominican at Saginaw Valley State, 7 p.m.*

Michigan Tech

1-1 .500 61 37 1-1 .500 61 37 1-1 0-0

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 Hillsdale at Wayne State, 6 p.m.* Grand Valley State at Ohio Dominican, noon* Saginaw Valley State at Michigan Tech, 1 p.m.* Lake Erie at Northwood, 1 p.m.* Ashland at Tiffin, 1:30 p.m.* Walsh at Northern Michigan, 4 p.m.* Ferris State at Findlay, 7 p.m.* SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 Wayne State at Findlay, noon* Tiffin at Walsh, noon* Northwood at Ashland, 1 p.m.* Ohio Dominican at Lake Erie, 7 p.m.* Northern Michigan at Saginaw Valley State, 7 p.m.* Ferris State at Grand Valley State, 7 p.m.* SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 Walsh at Wayne State, noon* Northwood at Ohio Dominican, noon* Northern Michigan at Ferris State, 1 p.m.

Ashland at Lake Erie, 1 p.m.* Michigan Tech at Tiffin, 1:30 p.m.* Hillsdale at Findlay, 2 p.m.* Truman State at Grand Valley State, 4 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 Saginaw Valley State at Wayne State, noon* Lake Erie at Ferris State, 1 p.m.* Ohio Dominican at Northern Michigan, 1 p.m.* Michigan Tech at Northwood, 1 p.m.* Ashland at Kentucky Wesleyan, 1 p.m.

Findlay at Tiffin, 1:30 p.m.* Grand Valley State at Hillsdale, 2:30 p.m.*

RECENT RESULTS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 at Ashland 36, Wayne State 25* Ferris State 30, at Michigan Tech 28* at Tiffin 20, Davenport 17* Angelo State 47, at Northern Michigan 41 (OT)* at Grand Valley State 55, Lake Erie 7* at Hillsdale 28, Walsh 10* Ohio Dominican 49, at Findlay 37* at Saginaw Valley State 20, Northwood 14* * GLIAC Contest

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Saginaw Valley State 1-1 .500 39 51 1-1 .500 39 51 1-0 0-1 Northwood

0-2 .000 17 48 0-2 .000 17 48 0-1 0-1

SOUTH DIVISION

GLIAC Pct. PF PA Overall Pct. PF PA Home Road

Ashland

1-0 1.000 36 25 2-0 1.000 84 25 2-0 0-0

Findlay

1-1 .500 74 68 1-1 .500 74 68 1-1 0-0

Ohio Dominican

1-1 .500 49 78 1-1 .500 49 78 0-0 1-1

Tiffin

0-1 .000 7 45 1-1 .500 27 62 1-0 0-0

Walsh

0-2 .000 17 61 0-2 .000 17 61 0-0 0-2

Lake Erie

0-2 .000 42 93 0-2 .000 42 93 0-1 0-1

2016GLIACLEADERS Scoring Offense (Pts./Game), Team Grand Valley State............................ 50.0 Ashland ........................................... 42.0 Northern Michigan .......................... 39.5 Findlay............................................. 37.0 Ferris State....................................... 36.5

Rushing Yards/Game, Individual Reggie Bell, FSU............................. 126.5 Romello Brown, WSU .............. 109.5 Jake Mayon, NMU .......................... 105.5 Marty Carter, GVSU........................ 100.5 Joe Reverman, HC............................ 96.5

Scoring (Points/Game), Individual Ollie Ajami, GVSU ............................ 12.0 Marty Carter, GVSU .......................... 12.0 Wyatt Ford, FSU ............................... 11.5 Tyler Bugeja, UF............................... 10.0 Seven Tied at...................................... 9.0

Scoring Defense (Pts./Game), Team Grand Valley State ............................. 7.0 Ashland ........................................... 12.5 Ferris State....................................... 14.0 Hillsdale .......................................... 17.0 Michigan Tech.................................. 18.5

Passing Yards/Game, Individual Rhys Gervais, UF ............................ 333.0 Chance Stewart, HC........................ 276.0 Travis Tarnowski, AU ...................... 265.5 Brandon Cowie, MTU...................... 264.0 Shaye Brown, NMU........................ 234.0

Total Tackles, Individual Michael Alexander, SVSU .................... 25 Jawan Nelson, TU ............................... 24 Tre McIntyre, ODU ............................... 23 Darryl Williams, NMU.......................... 23 Five Tied at ......................................... 22

Total Offense (Yds./Game), Team Ashland.......................................... 572.0 Grand Valley State ......................... 556.5 Ferris State..................................... 496.5 Findlay........................................... 485.0 Northern Michigan......................... 404.5

Receiving Yards/Game, Individual Jamel Hicks, WSU.....................119.5 Trey Brock, HC ................................ 114.0 Dar Stanford, ODU ......................... 106.0 Jason Moore, UF............................... 94.5 Matthew Wilcox, AU......................... 94.0

Sacks, Individual Austin Utter, AU................................. 3.0 Zach Sieler, FSU ................................. 2.5 Six Tied at........................................... 2.0

Total Defense (Yds./Game), Team Grand Valley State.......................... 241.5 Ferris State..................................... 274.0 Hillsdale ........................................ 281.5 Ashland.......................................... 295.5 Northwood .................................... 313.0

Receptions/Game, Individual Trey Brock, HC.................................... 8.0 Cory Contini, ODU .............................. 8.0 Dylan Blunk, UF.................................. 7.5 Jason Moore, UF ................................ 7.0 Ian Fischer, MTU/Dar Stanford, ODU ..... 6.5

Rushing Offense (Yds./Game), Team Grand Valley State ......................... 311.0 Ashland ......................................... 284.5 Ferris State..................................... 284.5 Northwood .................................... 199.5 Wayne State ...........................182.0

Kickoff Return Avg., Individual Keshawn Walker, NMU .................... 29.8 David Turner, ODU............................ 25.5 Deiontae Nicholas, WSU ............ 25.4 John Terry, HC .................................. 24.8 Jordan Jackson, UF .......................... 22.7

Tackles For Loss, Individual Anthony Darkangelo, FSU .................. 4.5 Zach Sieler, FSU.................................. 4.5 Daivon Barrow, AU ............................ 4.0 Darryl Williams, NMU ........................ 4.0 DéOndre, GVSU .................................. 3.5 Will Pretty, NMU ................................ 3.5 Punt Average, Individual Michael Muzic, LEC........................... 45.8 John Kwiecinski, NMU...................... 45.1 Tyler Marcus, SVSU........................... 41.5 Scott McCormick, NU ....................... 39.0 Ryan VanGoethem, MTU .................. 38.0

MEET THE WARRIORS

JAMEL HICKS #1 • WR

JAKE CARRIZALES #2 • DE

DEMETRIUS STINSON #2 • RB

BRANDON LEE #3 • CB

DEIONTAE NICHOLAS #4 • RB/KR

COREY ESTER #6 • WR

JIMMY HENDRIX #7 • S

RONNY BRANT II #8 • S

LAIRREN JOHNSON #9 • S

TREVOR VAN TUBBERGEN #10 • QB

MANNY MENDOZA #11 • WR

DAKOTA KUPP #12 • QB

DeANDRE GRADY #13 • S

WESTLEY BRANDON #13 • QB

DONOVAN ZEZULA #14 • QB

JARED SINGLETARY #15 • CB

CHRISTIAN KLINK #16 • QB

ANDY BIELECKI #17 • S

JAKE AmRHEIN #18 • QB

BRIAN BLACKBURN #19 • WR

GREG McDADE #20 • CB

DeONTAY MOFFETT #21 • RB

ANTHONY COPELAND II #22 • S

JAMES HOWARD #23 • CB

TERRY SANDERS #24 • CB

ROMELLO BROWN #25 • RB

CARTERRIS CARTER #26 • LB

VALORIAN CUNNINGHAM #27 • LB

JEREMIAH McCURTIS #28 • CB

DONTE EUBANKS #30 • CB

DEVYN MANSON #31 • CB

JAMES HILL #32 • RB

DaVARIE HALLIBURTON #33 • CB

STEPHEN CHARRON #34 • FB

LEON EGGLESTON #36 • LB

LONHI SIBANDE #37 • S

PAUL GRAHAM #38 • PK/P

GARRETT WISKA #39 • FB

DREW DOWDING #40 • LB

RAY’JON WILLIAMS-JACKSON #41 • WR

LUKE BEVILACQUA #42 • PK

EVAN CONN #43 • TE

ANTHONY DeDAMOS #44 • LB

KYLE TOTH #45 • FS

TYLER BLASZCZAK #46 • WR

DUTIN CARLIN #47 • LB

RANDY GARVIN #48 • LB

STEVEN GLENN #49 • ATH

GREG WEBBER #50 • OL

JADA LITTLEJOHN #51 • DT

ANTHONY PITTMAN #52 • LB

RYAN SMITH #54 • LB

ALEX ZIEDAS #55 • OL

IDRIS HOBDY #56 • LB

BRADY BEEDON #57 • DE

JUSTIN RAU #58 • LB

DARIUS GRIGGS #59 • LB

SAWYER McFADDEN #60 • DL

BRENDAN HRCKA #61 • OL

TARRON HAMPTON #62 • OL

ALEX ANGELAS #63 • OL

NOLAN SMITH #64 • OL

JT PILLARS #65 • OL

CHARLIE YOUNGER #66 • DT

TYLER DENSKI #67 • OL

HAROLD GIBBS III #68 • DE

ADAM McJUNKIN #69 • DT

ANDREW ZIMMERMAN #70 • OL

SAM TATE #71 • DL

NATE THEAKER #72 • OL

ROBERT KELLY #73 • OL

ISRAEL HELMS #74 • OL

TOMMY RICHARDSON #75 • OL

ED RENY #76 • OL

JUSTIN TOCKSTEIN #77 • OL

JACOB SHEETS #79 • OL

DARECE ROBERSON JR. #80 • WR

MARCUS BAILEY #81 • WR

LOGAN SMITH #82 • WR

NATHAN WHITE #83 • DE

SHANE HOLLER #83 • WR

PRESTON PELHAM #84 • TE

TRENT BRODBECK #85 • TE

LUKE KETTERMAN #86 • TE

KYLE MULLER #87 • TE

AARON WESTON #88 • TE

KYLE LEWIS #89 • WR

DERRICK COLEMAN #90 • DE

JONATHAN CURRIE #91 • DE

BLAKE MAZUR #92 • DT

JUSTIN HOLLINS #93 • NT

TIROCA BATTLE #94 • DT

KOLBY NANCE #95 • DE

LaMONTE BAKER #96 • DL

DALTON BINKOWSKI #97 • DT

ALEX MEDENBACH #98 • DT

JALEN LEWIS #99 • DE

DYLAN DONNELLY #43 • PK

ALEXANDER NAST #46 • PK

ARI GOLDBERG #99 • PK

BRENT MURRAY RS • RB

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FOOTBALL GAMEDAY PROMOTIONS 2016 SEPT. 17 • LAKE ERIE • 6 PM Theme: WSU Football Kick-Off Special Events: Thunder Sticks for the first 1,000 fans. Warrior Zone T-shirts for the first 1,000 WSU students with their OneCard.

Student post-game activity brought to you by the Campus Activities Team.

SEPT. 24 • TIFFIN • NOON Theme: Tartar/ Warrior Reunion Special Events: Foam Fingers for the first 1,000 fans. Sunglasses for the first 500 WSU students with their OneCard.

OCT. 1 • HILLSDALE • 6 PM Theme: Homecoming Special Events: Mini megaphones for the first 1,000 fans. Student post-game activity brought to you by the Campus Activities Team.

2016 PRICING

General Admission: $10 Child (Age 6-12): $5 Children 5 & Under: FREE

OCT. 15 • WALSH • NOON Special Events: Green and Gold pom-poms for the first 1,000 fans. WSU Beanie for the first 600 WSU students with their OneCard.

OCT. 22 • SAGINAW VALLEY STATE • NOON Theme: Trick-or-Treat with the Warriors Special Events: WSU Texting Gloves for the first 700 WSU students with their OneCard.

NOV. 12 • GRAND VALLEY STATE • NOON Theme: Veterans & Law Enforcement Day Special Events: “Rally to beat Grand Valley” – Rally Towels for the first 1,000 fans. WSU Scarf for the first 1,000 WSU students with their OneCard.

Group (10+): $7 Group (20+): $6 Savings of $3 or $4 per ticket

Kids Zone: Inflatables, cotton candy and a football throwing zone are all part of our Kid Zone within the fun In-game trivia contest: How well do you know Wayne State Football? One fan is selected every game to participate during an on-field trivia contest. If they answer the question correctly, they will be rewarded with a prize! and safe environment of the WSU football stadium.

President’s Tent: Gathering of Anthony Wayne Society members hosted by President M. Roy Wilson and other WSU dignitaries.

Alumni Tent: Are you an Alum? Stop by the Alumni tent for the latest news about your Wayne State Warriors.

Merchandise Tent: Every fan needs the best WSU swag! Stop by the tent to see what’s new this year!

Tailgate: Football season would not be the same without one of its most well-known traditions. WSU tailgater’s rally in Lot 50, located off Warren Ave. in front of the Matthaei Building, bright and early before every game.

Giveaways: If you’re lucky, you could receive one of the many giveaways for participating in a WSU promotion.

Chocolate treats: The WSU Cheerleaders have set their own tradition of passing out chocolate candies to fans as they exit the game.

Live pre-game show: Every WSU football game is broadcast on WDTK The Patriot (92.7 FM & 1400 AM). Prior to the game, the broadcasters host their show from the softball complex area. Stop by and say hello!

Free Parking: Wayne State Football fans receive complimentary parking in Lot 50 located off of Warren Ave. in front of the Matthaei Building on gamedays.

Military Guest of Honor: Prior to kick off one member of the U.S. Armed Forces is recognized for their service to our country.

Fans of the Game: One lucky family of four will receive reserved seating on the 50 yard line.

Alma Mater: Enjoy the vocals of the WSU Choral, comprised of WSU students, as they perform one of our University traditions.

Warrior Zone: All WSU students are invited to watch the game in the designated Warrior Zone. It’s the place to be if you’re a Warrior!

Students of the Game: One male and one female fan will be selected at each game to be recognized as the WSU Band: The Marching Band performs during every home game, along with a special halftime performance. “Student of the Game” and receive a prize.

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WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2016

With over 400 student-athletes, the cost of managing a successful athletic program requires regular, private support. The “W” Club creates that opportunity as an annual giving club that directs a tax-deductible gift to assist your favorite program and the overall initiatives of the athletic department. YOUR contribution is instrumental to maintain that continued level of excellence and support for today’s student-athletes.

MEMBER BENEFITS

HOW TO JOIN • Call (313) 577-0241 to make a credit/debit card donation or WSU Payroll Deduction • Send donation form or check to: Director of Development 5101 John C. Lodge, 101 Matthaei Detroit, MI 48202

• Support a student-athlete’s education • Warrior Within magazine • Access pass to “W” Club hospitality tent/lounge* • Access to VIP Parking*

• Provide facility improvements • Invitations to special events* • Tax deduction • “W” Club auto window decal*

* Donations are cumulative and will be based on a 12 month cycle

VIP ACCESS

• Give to athletics online at WSUATHLETICS.COM

(To receive VIP Access to the W Club Hospitality Tent you must be a W Club Member at the Green and Gold Level ($250) or above.

• Full buffet of gameday food and beverage • Climate controlled atmosphere

• Front row seat in the end zone

* Tent covering to watch the game in the rain and heaters when the weather turns

Visit WSUATHLETICS.COM for a full list of W Club membership levels and benefits.

JOIN THE WARRIOR KIDS CLUB Membership is FREE to children ages 12 and under!

Membership Benefits: • FREE ticket to a home football game, a basketball game and a volleyball match.

• Access to the Kids Zone which includes inflatables, face painting and more.

• Front-of-the-line privileges at this year’s Trick-or-Treat with the Warriors football game on October 22, 2016.

Come visit us by the Kids Zone to register!

For more information: Call 313-577-4430 or visit WSUATHLETICS.COM/KIDSCLUB

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SPIRIT GROUPS

Front Row (L to R): Molly Singer-Miller, Kaitlin Schnur, Charriel Golson, Sandra Harris.

Middle Row (L to R): Taylor Mazurek, Lindsey Morgan, Kaitlyn Barner, Emily Skvarce, Austyn Halligan, Tayler McCullum.

Back Row (L to R): Tamara Sabbagh, Kelly Kepley, Abbi Kendzior, Andrea Cardinali, Keiana Conley, Rianna Husband, Katie Finamore, Karmel Scrutchen, Sydney Grygorcewicz.

Front Row (L to R): Jacob Joslin, Aniesha McCullough, Megan Burke, James Phelps, Elaine McIntyre. Second Row (L to R): Dakota Spanick, Thomas Wolf, Brian Echols, Jennifer Cronin, Zoe Schoonover, Grace Fusani, Sydney Mcmillan, Elizabeth Lambardo, Julia Sherwood, Catherine Butler, Amy Cristini, Francesca Florance, Larissa Gamble, Alexandra Smereka, Isaac Bartol, Joseph Zakrzewski, Michael Sangster, Rebecca Dadswell, Natalie Doute, Katelynn Farmer, Ashley Ussery, Kathryn Helton, Tracy Sanfilippo, Matthew Younglove (Director). Back Row (L to R): Colin Layne, Sydney Hodel, Abigail Wallace, Jonathan Berger, Andrew Zinser, Shawn Lee, Lawrence Latouf, Colin Flannery, Phoebe Gonzales, Margaret Bruce, Gregory Alter, Andrew Yates, Isidore Harris, Brianna Irons, Miranda Shell, Oghenetga Orhorhoro.

From Left to Right: Kiah Childers , Ashley Fulton, Kristen Siciliano, Grace Campbell, Emily Smith, Kristin Gallagher. Not Pictured: Kaley Scott.

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ON THE AIR

Play-by-play broadcaster Sean Baligian (right) and former Warrior Josh Renel (left) will call the action of Warrior football every week live on WTDK 1400 AM - The Patriot and 92.7 FM. Games will also be simulcast live at WDTKAM.com. In addition, former Warriors Ryan Oshnock and Mickey Mohner will fill in for Renel on select games.

Tony Ortiz, Joe Abramson and Rod Beard will bring you the action from all six home games on Comcast/Xfinity channel 900.

COMPLIANCE CORNER

Am I a representative of Wayne State University’s athletic interests (i.e. Am I a booster)?

You are a representative of athletics interests (Booster) if you have promoted WSU’s athletics program; financially contributed to the athletics department or to an athletics booster organization of that institution; assisted in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes (recruits); assisted in providing benefits to enrolled student-athletes (current athletes) or their families; or been involved otherwise in promoting the institution’s athletics program. Once a booster, always a booster!

WSU Boosters are expected to comply with all rules and regulations governed by the NCAA. Always ask before you act. Should you have any questions regarding permissible ways to get involved please contact Sam Olson Asst. Athletics Director for Compliance and NCAA Liaison at samuel.olson@wayne.edu or (313) 577-0590.

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The Wayne State University Department of Athletics would like to thank the following donors for their generous support of Warrior Athletics. These gifts help to provide scholarships, upgrade equipment and facilities. This list includes donations of $100 and more made to the Department of Athletics between May 1, 2015 and May 1, 2016.

There are numerous financial opportunities to make a difference in the exciting and promising futures of Wayne State’s student-athletes and athletic programs.

For more information, please call the Athletics Development Office at (313) 577-0241.

Bold indicates Anthony Wayne Society member ----------Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. Please call the Athletic Development Office at (313) 577-0241 for corrections.

ATHLETIC FOUNDATION CLUB ($10,000+) Advanced Disposal American Dairy Association of Michigan Joique Bell Doris J. and Donald L. Duchene Sr. Foundation Duffey Petrosky & Company, LLC Rob and Pamela Fournier Henry Ford Health System Mr. and Mrs. Michael & Marian Ilitch Mr. and Mrs. Donald & Lila McMechan Meijer Michigan First Credit Union Mr. and Mrs. John & Cathy Olszewski Trinity Coach LLC ALL-AMERICAN CLUB ($5,000-$9,999) Mr. Gary Bryce Carhartt, Inc. David and Andra Croskey Family/ Croskey Lanni, P.C. Detroit Lions Charities Detroit Sports Commission Mr. Vernon Foss Mr. Angelo Louie Gust Mr. and Mrs. Henry & Joy Kuchta Phi Gamma Chi Dr. Irvin D. Reid and Pamela Trotman Reid, M.D. Michael J. Stoltenberg, M.D. DIRECTOR’S CLUB ($2,500-$4,999) Dr. Paul Andrews, Ed.D. Barnes & Noble Barton Malow Company Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Elizabeth Bomberski DeMaria Building Company, Incorporated Detroit Renewable Energy LLC and Subsidiaries Mr. and Mrs. Phillip & Beth Emery Mr. and Mrs. Joseph & Mary Garcia Harley Ellis Devereaux Homrich, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Robert & Deborah Jackson Joanne Nicolay Foundation Dr. Jack R. Keating Mr. Ryan Kelley Ms. Joanne Sarah Manley Mr. and Mrs. Bryan & Michele Morrow Next Generation Environmental, Inc. The Blair and Arlene Stanicek Charitable Fund Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Mr. and Mrs. Matthew & Meredith Weaver Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Weiss WSU Alumni Association CAPTAIN’S CLUB ($1,000 - $2,499) Mr. and Mrs. Joseph & Virginia Abramson Albanelli Cement Contractors Mr. Charles Binkowski Blaze Contracting, Inc. Mr. Clifford A. Brown Mr. Omar Butler Canton Cheerleaders Booster Club Caterico Investments Inc.

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Mr. and Mrs. Frederick & Pamela Cavataio William C. Cirocco, M.D. and Mrs. Susan Cirocco Mr. and Mrs. Jason & Rebecah Clark Daktronics, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Craig & Lisa DeDamos Mr. and Mrs. Greg & Phyllis DeMars FieldTurf USA Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Scott & Kristine Fisher Mr. Donald C. Galovich Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. Mr. and Mrs. James & Carol Hayes Mr. and Mrs. James & Marianne Hopson Mr. and Mrs. Michael & Kimberlei Horn Reverend Meredith Hunt and Reverend David M. Lillvis Blake Johnson F. John Keogh, III and Ms. Laurie D. McCarron Ms. Karen Lafata Dr. Steven and Mrs. Carol Lash Mr. and Mrs. John & Megan Lawler-Aird Mr. Angus J. MacKenzie Professor Lawrence and Mrs. Kathy Mann Marathon Petroleum Company LLC Ms. Mary I. McLeod Abdel-Wahab I. Meri, M.D. Dr. Vasilios and Mrs. Emily Moutzouros James H. Mulchay, III Norr, LLC Mr. Michael R. O'Hara Dr. Carl Anthony Papa Mr. Dennis A. Purgatori Ms. Courtney E. Reid Alexander Richard A. & Donna L. Sterban Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell & Angeline Ritter David J. Rossow, M.D. Mr. Michael Russell Ms. Victoria Hollingsworth Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth & Debra Semelsberger Mr. Brett Sheets Siemens Mr. S. Gary Spicer, Sr. Take 2 Authentics, LLC The Christman Company Turner Construction Company Mr. Mathew VanDerkloot William D. Watt, Ph.D. and Mrs. Linda Watt Mrs. Lynda Dianne Williams Paul B. Winters Mr. and Mrs. Thomas & Gail Wiseman Mr. and Mrs. Robert & Mariemma Yousey VARSITY CLUB ($500 - $999) Dr. Britta M. Anderson Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Daran & Priscilla Armstrong John Baywal Mr. and Mrs. Barry & Elin Becker Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gotham & Denise Breslin-Gotham Mr. and Mrs. Dennis & Mary Beth Buchan Mr. Dino H. Candela Mr. and Mrs. Thomas & Kay Carlson Ms. Kimberly Charnow Coastal Alliance, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cosner, Jr. & Gina Cosner Ms. Rebecca L. Dill Mr. Doug Field Mr. James A. Fuller Mr. and Mrs. Greg & Marcella Gargulinski Mr. and Mrs. Steve & Patricia Gergics Ms. Pamela A. Getner Dr. and Mrs. Avery & Nancy Goldstein Mr.and Mrs. David & Bertie Greer

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Mr. and Mrs. Matthew & Dawn Hansen Kevin Heidisch Ms. Chelsea Henson Chris Hill Mr. Anthony Holt Ms. Candice L. Howard Ms. KaRie Jorah Kem-Tec Land Surveyors Mr. Arthur and Kathryn Ketelhut Mr. and Mrs. Bernd & Joy Klopfer Robert Kohrman Ms. E. Joyce Krause Law Offices of Brandt & Dehncke Mr. and Mrs. Thomas & Shelia Leadbetter Mr. and Mrs. Charles & Hee Chong Lee Ms. Lauren Marie Lepkowski Mr. H. Martin Letzmann Mr. and Mrs. Richard & Christine Marsack Ms. Kathy A Mascoli Mr. David H. Mattingly McNamara's Heating & Cooling Mr. and Mrs. Timothy & Lisa Mollohan Mr. Sean P. Moran Mr. and Mrs. Michael & Lou Ann Morton Mr. and Mrs. Enrico & Barbara Odorico Mr. Sean M. Peters Mr. and Mrs. Bryce & Marlene Pitters Sharon K. Progar Mr. and Mrs. Rodney & Marie Raetzke Richard Renaud II Mr. and Mrs. Peter & Sherri Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Rose, Jr. & Janet Fedchyzhyn-Rose Mr. and Mrs. James & Kimberly Tamm The University of Western Ontario Ms. Denise A. Thomas Mr. Mark Tomilo Mr. and Mrs. Peter & Kimberly Tompson Tony V's Tavern LLC Mr. Brian Waldrop Westin Southfield-Detroit Mr. Paul J. Widdoes Mr. and Mrs. Terrance & Sonia Woods Mr. and Mrs. Scott & Christina Wooster GREEN AND GOLD CLUB ($250-$499) 2SP Sports Performance Nicole Abel Mr. Dennis R. Abrams Professor and Mrs. Robert & Janis Ackerman Mr. Jay Alexander Mr. Nicholas Ang Ms. Theresa Ann Arist Mrs. Faye Marie Arndt Mr. and Mrs. William & Kimberly Avery Mr. and Mrs. Naif & Sherrie Baidoon Mr. Randy Baldwin Mrs. Makiba & Samantha Batten Mr. and Mrs. Gerald & Marlene Beard Mr. Roderick Beard Mr. and Mrs. John & Karen Bertolini Mr. and Mrs. Ray & Martha Biscaro Mr. and Mrs. Andrew & Nicole Stoll Ms. Erin Brown Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ward Bryant, Sr. & Lynne Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Michael & Beverly Bush Mr. Ryan C. Carlson Mr. and Mrs. Michael & Claudia Cenko Michael Chan Clement Charriere Ms. Astriol Ciellza Mr. and Mrs. Monte & Tyra Clark

Clark Construction Company Mr. and Mrs. John & Kimberly Clexton Ms. Karen A. Clifton Mr. and Mrs. Todd & Karen Conti Mr. and Mrs. Peter & Janis Cornwell Mr. and Mrs. Thomas & Elise Coyle Mr. Derek A. Crombie Ms. Jaclyn Crummey Mr. and Mrs. Rick & Dorene Cummins Ms. Patricia Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. J. Vance & Pam Currey Mr. and Mrs. Kevin & Elizabeth Darga Mr. Fred Delcomyn Mr. and Mrs. Donald & Freda Didlake Mr. Wrex R. Diem Mr. and Mrs. Albert & Zenarr Dishmon Diskomp Computer Sales, Ltd. Mr. and Mrs. George & Karen Ellies Ernie Harwell Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Gerald & Kathleen Freismuth Mr. Eric M Garvin Genesco Mr. and Mrs. Todd & Kelly George Ms. Liz Ghellere Mr. and Mrs. Keith & Bridget Gilmore Ms. Debbie Girard Go! Sy Thai, Inc. Denise G. K. Gray, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Kevin & Margaret Green Mr. Michael W. Grennier Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Guyer, M.D. & Jessica Guyer Mr. E.J. Haralson, Jr. Mr. Justin W. Harden Mr. and Mrs. Bruce & Laurene Harms Mr. Gary M. Harvey Mr. and Mrs. Rudy & Kimberly Horvath Ms. Lauren Taylor Hughes Ms. Nancy A. Juszczyk Mr. and Mrs. Jim & Carol Kaiser Mr. and Mrs. Alex & Margaret Kamenko Mr. and Mrs. George G. Kemsley, Esq. & Sandra Kemsley Mr. and Mrs. Matthew & Julie Kolbe Kold Pack, Inc. Mr. Timothy Alan Koth Mr. Randy Kudzak, Sr. Kafi Kumasi-Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Randal & Michele Kuzdak Ms. Daria Kuznetsova Mr. Robert Latva Mr. Len and Connie Lepkowski Mr. Frank C. Loconsole Mr. and Mrs. Eric & Carrie Lohr Ms. Barbara Luyet Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth & Deborah Madeja Mr. and Mrs. Kevin & Mikalea McWilliams Mr. and Mrs. Kurt & Denise Mergener Mr. and Mrs. T. Grady & Patrice Merritt Ms. Kelsey Meyers Ms. Kathryn Elizabeth Minahan Ms. Andreea Mitrache National Realty Centers Lorenzo Neely Nick’s Concession Mr. Phil Noakes and Debra Beard-Noakes, M.D. North Brothers Ford Mr. Robert G. Ostrowski Mr. Stephen Peake Ms. Olivia Peisachovitz Mr. Justin Pethke Mr. Martin Poissant Mr. Jason Potter Mr. and Mrs. James & Winny Prentis

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Mr. and Mrs. Charlie & Lita Primas Mr. and Mrs. Daniel & Pamela Renel Mr. Rondell Ruff Mr. Luke Ruocco Mr. Derek Sammons Mr. Robert and Mrs. Carol Schroeder Dr. Ramsey Shehab Mr. Michael Sherman Sherman & Associates Realty PC Dr. Kim R. Shunkwiler Ms. Karen Sinclair Mr. Raymond and Rosalie Skwiers Mr. and Mrs. Homer Smathers, Jr. & Judith Smathers Mr. Valentino Smith Mr. and Mrs. William & Shelia Snyder Ms. Amanda St. Juliana Dr. Deborah Stanifer and Mr. Arvy Kavaliauskas Mr. and Mrs. John Stern & Lucy Foreman Stern David J. Strauss Dr. and Mrs. Richard & Lita Swanson TCF National Bank Ms. Lachelle J. Thomas Ellen J. Tisdale Mr. and Mrs. Alex & Lydia Tiseo Toronto-Dominion Bank Total Cleaning Systems LLC Mr. and Mrs. Donald & Susan Urban Mr. Taylor Vane Mr. and Mrs. Rocky & Patricia Walker Mr. and Mrs. Clarence & Sherry Walker Mr. and Mrs. John & Deborah Walus Water Quality Systems, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Cameron & Kelly Weidenthaler Mr. Leo Wells Mr. Frederick G. White III Mr. Jonathan Williams Mr. and Mrs. LeRon & Brittney Williams Ms. Kerry Winkelseth Mr. Kelvin W. Wise Mr. and Mrs. James & Kimberly Wiska Brent Wisniewski LETTERWINNER’S CLUB ($100-$249) Advanced Dental Center, PC Mr. and Mrs. Gary & Mary Allen Mr. Dennis M. Ambo Andiamo Riverfront Mr. and Mrs. Anthony & Lilly Andrus Mr. Michael Andrus Taylor J. Arancibia Mr. Dan Baumhardt Mr. and Mrs. David & Susan Beaton Mr. Daniel L. Bedogne Belle Isle Awning Company Mr. Daniel T. Berkley Edward G. Bernacki Jr., M.D. Mr. Richard J. Berryman Mr. Christian R. Bilkovic Mr. and Mrs. Frank & Kathleen Bitonti Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence & Mary Boes Mr. Brett Boes Mrs. and Mr. Joann & James Bogner, Jr. Ms. Mary M. Bottaro Mr. Donaciano and Mrs. Diane Bourdon Mr. Douglas Bourdon Ms. Jacqueline Bracken Ms. Janet Marie Brown Ms. Dorothy Brown Mrs. Susan Brunner Ms. Lolita Burgess Nicholas Burgess Burke's Sport Haven, Inc. Mr. Eric Buszka Mr. and Mrs. Jonas & Magdalena Calvillo

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THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT WOULD LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS Abdenour Family Tom Adams Football Mark “Doc” Andrews Paul Andrews Bob Brennan Justin Chapman Dr. Nick Cherup The Croskey Family Karen DeGrazia Mel DeGrazia Maria A. Valle DeMasse Memorial Cal Dilworth Dorothy Dreyer Vernon K. Gale Memorial Joe Gembis Ivan C. & Elizabeth A. George Joseph L. Gualtieri Vic Hanson James Hayes John Hussey Patricia Kent Rodney C. Kropf Dr. Steven M. Lash Leo Maas Dr. William Markus Joel G. Mason David Mendelson Frederick A. Mulhauser Chuck Peters Bill & Dave Peterson The Petrouleas Family Dr. Steven T. Plomaritis and Family President’s Commission Bill Prew Charlie Primas Nicholas & Mary P’Sachos Yuri Rabinovich Dr. Thomas W. Roberts Ryan Scratch Les Seppala George B. Sherman Patricia D. Smith Jean Ann Stanicek Dr. Mike Stoltenberg David and Lois Stulberg Foundation Irv Swider Tartar Gridiron Club Tartar Gridiron Club II Dr. E. John Valle WSU Academic & Athletic Women’s Basketball Christopher Wouters Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list.

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SPRINTING TO THE FRONT by STEVE KING SPRINTING TO THE FRONT

In more ways than one, Karrington Seals has jumped to the head of the class at Wayne State University.

The junior from Farmington Hills, Mich. is already one of the best hurdlers the women’s track program has ever had, and in indoor competition, with all due respect to everybody else, she is THE best in Warriors history. Period. End of statement. The body of work tells us so.

Seals became the first indoor women’s track All-American in school history when she finished eighth in the NCAA Division II Championships in the 60-meter hurdles last season. She became the first non-distance runner to advance to the NCAA finals by breaking the school record with a time of 8.505.

Granted, women’s indoor track program has been around for only a relatively short period of time, but then again, someone had to be first – someone had to be the person to break through and do it in a big way on a grand stage – and the 2014 graduate of North Farmington High School was the one who went out and did it.

Adding to Seals’ resume is the fact that she has no less seven of the top 11 times in the 60-meter hurdles in WSU history.

In outdoor competition, she was an honorable mention All-American last spring after finishing 10th in the 100-meter hurdles in a time of 13.87 seconds. She has the top 11 all-time outdoor times in that event.

“The one thing you need to know about Karrington is that while she’s not the fastest girl in the hurdles in terms of raw ability, she gets the most out of her talents,” said Rondell Ruff, who is the head coach of WSU’s women’s indoor and outdoor track teams and also the men’s and women’s cross country squads. “She’s a jack of all trades. She uses a common-sense approach to figure out what she has to do to be successful, and then she works at doing it.”

But we said at the start that Seals is multi-talented, and she is. For as good as she is in track, she is just as good, if not better, in the classroom, having been named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll (a grade-point average of at least 3.5) for all four of the semesters she’s been at Wayne State heading into this fall. That includes a perfect 4.0 in her first semester in the 2014 fall term.

That’s the way to begin crafting a career in medicine.

For over a decade and a half – since she was in kindergarten and matter-of-factly put into her time capsule that she wanted “to make sick people feel better” – Seals, just 21 years old, has wanted to be a doctor. Majoring in Biological Science Honors, with a minor in Spanish, Seals she has her sights on becoming an orthopedic surgeon.

It’s one thing to be a decorated track athlete, or a decorated student. But to do both at the same time – to be a decorated student-athlete? That’s no small feat indeed. Only a precious few are able to do it at any school, even in Division I. Her excellence in both endeavors, which makes Seals a great fit as a member of the school’s Student-Athlete Advisor Committee, for which she served as co-secretary last school year, could well be her crowning achievement at Wayne State.

Nobody knows that better than Ruff.

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“It’s extremely tough to excel at both academics and athletics at the same time,” he said.

“I know when I was competing in college (in track and cross country for the University of Michigan from 2002-06), I couldn’t do it. I had to make a decision between the two, which one I would concentrate on. I made sure I got the grades so I could receive my degree, but I put the greater emphasis on athletics.

“Karrington can do both because she does a good job of balancing things. She never complains about having to do all-nighters to keep her grades up. She realizes that’s what she has to do, so she does it.” Or as Seals puts it, “I don’t like to fail at anything.”

And she doesn’t, except for perhaps getting started on time in some of her endeavors.

“I’m a terrible procrastinator,” Seals admits.

Everybody would procrastinate like she does if they knew they’d get her kind of results.

But it wasn’t always this way – Seals wasn’t always a track star, or even a track athlete – and she doesn’t come from a track family or even one that’s particularly athletic, which makes her journey to get to where she’s at today the most interesting part of her tale.

“I think my story is pretty boring,” Seals contends.

Boring? Boring?! Really?! That is hardly the truth. It is anything but boring – or normal.

Being an intelligent young lady, Seals knows that, though. More likely, she’s just being extremely humble, which is just another reason to admire and respect this 21-year-old with the warm, contagious laugh and smile.

SPRINTING TO THE FRONT by STEVE KING LET’S START AT THE BEGINNING

Seals’ story is, in fact, extremely special – and then some. It happened as it did despite a lot of hurdles that could have tripped her up.

A good place is start is … well, at the beginning, before there was even a Karrington Seals – at least officially, anyway.

Karrington is not a common first name for females. So how did she get it? Does it have some special family significance? Or some little-known meaning?

“No, none of that,” Seals said. “My mom (Darlene Seals) said the name just came to her out of nowhere in a dream one night when she was pregnant with me, and she liked it.”

That should have been the first clue that there would be no rhyme or reason for some of things in Seals’ life, such as her foray into track. It just kind of happened.

While growing up, Seal was in competitive dance – really into it, in fact.

“I would be at dance practice from 3 to 9 p.m. most days,” she said.

But she got burned out on dance in middle school and, when she was in eighth grade, told her mother she intended to quit.

“And do what in its place?” Mom wanted to know.

No answer.

“You’re not going to just sit around,” her mother warned. “You’ve got to do something.”

Spring had finally sprung, and so had spring sports at her school.

“Why don’t you try track?” her mother asked.

That work, fueled by the fact she was having a good time, eventually began paying off when she got to North Farmington High School. She improved – greatly – and even began competing on AAU track teams.

And so track it was without Seals – or her family – having much idea of what the sport was about.

Perhaps for both the Warriors and Karrington Seals, who knows a thing or two about success.

Then, out of the blue, came one of those hurdles that threatened to knock her flat.

“It was the preseason practice in my senior year,” Seals said. “There was something in my right foot that kept hurting. It just didn’t seem right.”

It was a stress fracture. Her senior season was over before it ever got started, and so was her high school career.

In addition, that chance for a college scholarship, which once seemed like a pipedream but had begun to come into focus, faded away again.

Not for long, though. Her AAU coaches had some connections at Wayne State and made a pitch to the school to give her a shot. The school’s coaches listened and she became a Warrior, something that both Seals and WSU have never regretted.

Her first two years at Wayne State have been great, but Ruff thinks she still has plenty of room to grow.

“I’ve always been accused of being too positive, but while I’m optimistic, I’m also realistic,” he said. “I’ve told her that she can do a lot better than what she’s already done, and I wouldn’t have said that if I didn’t believe it.”

Added Seals, “When Coach came here a year ago, he said he planned on coaching a national championship team. The change in coaches was kind of hard at first and we weren’t quite sure about what he was saying, but now we’re drinking his Kool-Aid. We’re so excited. We’re so pumped. The girls are working hard. A championship is in the works.”

“My dad (Robert Seals) is a runner now, but he wasn’t a runner then,” Seals recalled.

“As for my mom, she had gone out for track one year in high school, but she lasted for only about a week before she quit.”

But from that brief encounter with the sport, what Seals’ mother did discover about track is that it involved running – lots and lots and lots of running – and so if her daughter were going to shelve the strenuous rigors of competitive dance, then she was going to take up something that really challenged her physically.

And competitively as well. In fact, it was more than she could handle at first.

“I was a below-average runner that first year,” Seals said. “I really wasn’t that good.

Never in my wildest dreams at that time did I ever think that I would get a scholarship to college for track.”

That didn’t dissuade her, though.

She started to like track.

“And my nature is such that I put all of my energy into everything all of the time, so I kept working hard at it,” Seals said.

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SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS #3 Brandon Lee - Defensive Back (Detroit, Mich. / Southeastern)

List three things you know now that you wish you knew as a freshman: 1) That it’s bigger than football. 2) The party will be there later. 3) Don’t waste any opportunities.

What is the one thing that you learned from playing for Coach Winters?

That football and life go hand-in-hand and having a positive attitude will make it a lot easier.

#44 ANTHONY DeDAMOS - LINEBACKER (Rockford, Mich. / Rockford)

Who was your role model growing up and why?

I I I really looked up to my dad, because he taught me how to play this game at a young age and I always wanted to make him proud.

What does the W on the side of your helmet mean to you?

Being able to wear the W on the side of my helmet represents honor, because not everybody has had the privilege to play and be a part of such a great program.

#65 JT PILLARS - OFFENSIVE LINE (Metamora, Mich. / Lapeer East)

List three things you know now that you wish you knew as a freshman: 1) I wish I really understood that when people say that this time flies by, that I believed them.

2) People can come and go quickly and easily, enjoy all the time you’re given with those that are close to you.

3) Most importantly, don’t buy the cheap toilet paper, let’s be honest, it’s not worth it.

#88 AARON WESTON - TIGHT END (Comstock Park, Mich. / Rockford)

The best part of being a student-athlete at WSU is?

The best part of being a student-athlete is the people I have met, the friends I have made, and the opportunities I have been given.

What is your most memorable moment of your playing career?

My most memorable moment was beating 13th-ranked Carson Newman at home.

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