2010 Western Illinois Football Viewbook

2010 LEATHERNECK FOOTBALL

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CreditsThe 2010 Western Illinois Football Viewbook is a production of the Western Illinois University Athletic Media Services Department, supervised by Patrick Osterman. Special thanks to the Media Services staff and the Football coaching staff.

PhotographyPhotos by WIU Visual Production Center (Larry Dean and George Hartmann).

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TSGENERALLocation ...................................Macomb, Illinois 61455Founded ................................................................1899Enrollment ..........................................................13,331Nickname................................... Fighting LeathernecksColors ...............Purple (PMS 2607) & Gold (PMS 116)Stadium ................................................... Hanson FieldSurface/Capacity ........................ Natural Grass/16,368Conference .......... Missouri Valley Football ConferenceAffiliation .............................................. NCAA Division IPresident ...........................................Dr. Alvin GoldfarbAlma mater ................................Queens College, 1972Director of Athletics......................... Dr. Tim Van AlstineAlma mater ...........................St. Norbert College, 1982Athletics Department phone ................. (309) 298-1190

COACHING STAFFMARK HENDRICKSON ............................Head CoachThomas Casey.............Asst. Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator (LB)Doug Ruse ........................Offensive Coordinator (QB)Carl Franks ........................................Defensive BacksJosh McCall...........................................Offensive LineSteve McKane ......................................Defensive LineThaddaeus Ward ................................. Running BacksKevin Almlie ...................... Defensive Backs AssistantTim Martz ...................................Linebackers AssistantDerek Moore .......................... Offensive Line AssistantChris Anderson ...... Strength and Conditioning CoachAlan Arvin .................................... Equipment ManagerDiane Bruns ............................. Equipment SupervisorChad Cerullo .............................. Head Athletic TrainerSusan Welsh .................................. Football Secretary

TEAM INFORMATIONFirst year ................................................................1903All-time record ..................................498-412-36 (.545)NCAA Division I Playoffs (last) .. 8 appearances (2003)All-time playoff record .............................................. 5-8Best playoff result ................................Semifinals/1998Overall record last year (MVFC) ....................1-10 (0-8)Letterwinners returning/lost ..................................38/18Starters returning/lost ...........................................14/12

SPORTS INFORMATION/MEDIA SERVICESDirector (FB contact) .........................Patrick OstermanOffice Phone ......................................... (309) 298-1133E-Mail ........................................ [email protected] Director ...................................................TBAGraduate Assistants ..................................Ryan Bower..............................Brad Taylor, Cameron WeidenthalerMailing address .......1 University Circle • 213 Western Hall



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MARK HENDRICKSON FILE

EDUCATION:University of Northern Iowa B.S. 1980; M.A. 1982

PRIOR COACHING RESUME:University of Iowa - Assistant Coach1992, 1994-98 (under coach Hayden Fry) • 3 Bowl Games

Southeast Missouri St. - Offensive Coordinator1993

Georgia Tech - Assistant Coach1987-1991 (under coach Bobby Ross) • 2 Bowl Games • 1990 NATIONAL CHAMPION1983-86 (under coach Bill Curry) • 1 Bowl Game

Clinton (IA) H.S. - Assistant Coach1981-82

Cedar Falls (IA) H.S. - Assistant Coach1980

BOWL GAMES:1997 Sun (Iowa - L)1996 Alamo (Iowa - W)1995 Sun (Iowa - W)1991 Aloha (Georgia Tech - W)1991 Florida Citrus* (Georgia Tech - W)1985 All-American (Georgia Tech - W)* National Championship game

FAMILY:Wife: Ericka Sons: Myers, Davis; Daughter: Georgie

“The tradition of Leatherneck Football is based on pas-sion, enthusiasm and teamwork. When you become a member of the Leatherneck Football family you make a commitment to excellence - both on and off the field. My coaching staff will always be positive and demanding, and we will take you beyond where you can go by yourself. We will play smart, be tough and never quit.”

11 YEARS AT WESTERN ILLINOIS 10 years as Assistant Head Coach 11 years as Offensive Coordinator

• FOUR MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE ‘OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR’ AWARDS RB Charles Tharp in 2000(East Palo Alto, Calif./St. Francis HS) QB Russ Michna in 2002 and 2003(Elk Grove Village, Ill./Conant HS) RB Herb Donaldson in 2008(St. Louis, Mo./CBC)

• COACHED 5 OF THE ‘TOP 10’ SEASON PASSING LEADERS, AND 2 OF THE ‘TOP 3’ PASSING YARDAGE LEADERS IN LEATHERNECK HISTORY

• LEADING RUSHER IN WIU AND MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE HISTORY Herb Donaldson (2005-08)

• WESTERN ILLINOIS CAREER RECEIVING LEADER Reggie Gray (Chicago, Ill./Morgan Park HS) 2002-05

• COACHED WIU CAREER LEADER IN PUNTING AV-ERAGE AND TOP TWO KICKERS Mike Scifres (43.5 yards/punt) Justin Langan (53 field goals/335 points) Taylor Rowan (41 field goals/283 points)

• WESTERN ILLINOIS OFFENSIVE RECORDS SET Rushing Offense (251.5 ypg) in 2007 Total Offense (418.2 ypg) in 2005 Scoring Offense (36.3 ppg) in 2003 Passing Offense (285.5 ypg) in 2001

• SIX OF THE TOP 10 SCORING TEAMS IN LEATHERNECK HISTORY HAVE COME UNDER COACH MARK HENDRICKSON’S GUIDANCE

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Following 11 years as of-fensive coordinator including 10 seasons as assistant head coach at Western Illinois, Mark Hendrickson officially took over as head coach in December 2009. After serving as acting head coach for parts of the last two seasons, Hendrickson enters the 2010 campaign with the goal of returning the Leath-ernecks to championship form. During his 11 years at West-ern Illinois, Hendrickson has helped produce nine 1,000-yard rushers and two of the program’s three 1,000-yard receivers. Most recently, former Leatherneck Herb Donaldson became the fourth of Hendrick-son’s running backs to lead the league in rushing (2008). Donaldson was named Missouri Valley Football Conference ‘Offensive Player of the Year’ and a finalist for the 2008 Walter Payton Award, given to the nation’s top offensive player in NCAA Division I FCS Football. Donaldson became the third Leatherneck coached by Hendrickson to receive the Conference ‘Offensive Player of the Year’ award (Charles Tharp in 2000, Russ Michna in 2002 and 2003). Hendrickson’s 2001 offense still owns the top passing mark in program history (285.5 ypg), while three other squads hold modern-era records: 2003 scoring offense (36.3 ppg), 2005 total offense (418.2 ypg) and 2007 rushing offense (251.5 ypg). Hendrickson served as the acting head coach for the final eight games of the 2009 season. The Leathernecks produced another 1,000-yard rusher (Dre Gibbs) and landed seven players on the All-Missouri Valley Football Conference teams. The Fighting Leath-ernecks also extended the program’s streak to having at least one All-American in 40 of the last 41 years. Off the field four Leathernecks earned Academic All-Missouri Valley Football Conference honors, including First Team selection Matt Barr who also became the first student-athlete to win the prestigious Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award. The Football program set a new standard during the Spring 2010 semester, posting a team cumulative GPA of 3.0. As acting head coach for the first seven games of the 2008 sea-son he led the Leathernecks to a 5-2 record and a No. 12 national ranking. That year saw Donaldson become the all-time leading rusher in both Western Illinois and conference history. He ended the season as the highest-ranking among three Walter Payton Award finalists under Hendrickson, finishing third for the national award after leading all of Division I in both rushing and scoring. Donaldson was named consensus All-American, and he was joined in the All-America ranks by fullback Gibbs. The pair was an important part of the Leatherneck rushing offense that ranked sixth in the country. In 2005, two-time Walter Payton Award candidate Travis Glasford ended his four-year starting career as the first player in Leatherneck history to rush for 4,000 yards. Along the way, wide receiver Reggie Gray, another four-year starter, amassed more receptions and more receiving yards than any other Western Illinois player. The pair became just the second set of teammates in Valley Football history to end their careers among the league’s ‘Top 10’ leaders in all-purpose yardage. Quarterbacks have flourished under Hendrickson’s tenure as of-fensive coordinator. Two of the ‘Top 3’ all-time leading passing yard-age leaders were coached by Hendrickson: Steve LaFalce (6,512 yards) and Russ Michna (6,434) in second and third, respectively. Sam Clemons (3,903) ended his career seventh all-time, and cur-

rent quarterback Matt Barr is close to writing his name on that list as well. Hendrickson, who also coaches punters and kick-ers, developed Mike Scifres into just the second player in school history to earn three First Team All-Conference honors. Scifres averaged a school-record 43.5 yards per punt during his career, garnered consensus All-American honors as a se-nior, and was the first punter taken in the 2003 NFL Draft. Placekicker Justin Langan twice earned First Team All-America honors, setting a Division I FCS record for

most points scored in a season by a kicker (116 in 2002). Lan-gan became Western’s all-time leading scorer and set program records for most career field goals and most career extra points. In 2007, Taylor Rowan set a record with 1.73 field goals p/g, and converted more 50-yard field goals (6) than any other Division I kicker. Rowan’s career included a new FCS record of 129 consecu-tive extra points. During his tenure, Western has advanced to the FCS playoffs on three occasions, twice made the quarterfinals (2002 and 2003) and won the Missouri Valley Conference championship in 2000 and 2002. Hendrickson began his collegiate coaching career in 1983 as an assistant at Georgia Tech under legendary coach Bill Curry. He worked with the running backs and wide receivers from 1983-86. From 1987-89 he worked as the assistant line coach and special teams coordinator under coach Bobby Ross. During his final two years in Atlanta (1990-91) he served as tight ends coach and again coordinated all special teams play. Hendrickson earned a National Championship ring in 1990 with the Yellow Jackets. He moved back to his native Iowa in 1992 working for a season at the University of Iowa under another Hall of Fame coach, Hayden Fry. Following a one-year stint at Southeast Missouri State as the offensive coordinator, Hendrickson returned to Iowa City. He held the title of special teams coordinator during his tenure. He coached Nick Gallery, the Big Ten Conference’s leading punter in 1995 and 1996. He also instructed 1995 All-Big Ten selection at tight end Scott Slutzker, a third-round draft pick by the Indianapolis Colts. In 1997 Hendrickson coached consensus All-American and NFL standout Tim Dwight (national leader in punt return average). During his time between the Yellow Jackets and Hawkeyes, Hendrickson coached in six bowl games – including the 1991 Florida Citrus Bowl which Tech won to clinch the National Championship. Hendrickson went 5-1 in his bowl appearances, including wins in the: All-American (1985), Florida Citrus (1991), Aloha (1991), Sun (1995) and Alamo (1996) Bowl games. Originally from Richland, Iowa, Hendrickson attended Pekin (Iowa) High School and graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with honors in 1980. He earned his master’s degree from UNI in 1982. Hendrickson was a four-year letterwinner at wide receiver for the Panthers. Hendrickson and his wife Ericka have two sons, Myers and Davis, and a daughter, Georgie. Myers is a wide receiver for the Leathernecks, Davis is a member of the University of Illinois Base-ball team and Georgie attends Macomb Junior High School.

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EDUCATION:Oregon State University B.S. 1995; M.A. 1996

PRIOR COACHING RESUME:Feather River - Defensive Coordinator2002-04

USMA Prep School2000-01 (Offensive Coordinator)1998-99 (Defensive Coordinator)

Oregon State - Assistant Coach1993-97

Corvallis H.S. - Defensive Assistant1992

Salem Academy - Defensive Coordinator1991

Corvallis H.S. - Defensive Assistant1989-90

PERSONAL:Born: December 21, 1970Hometown: Corvalis, OregonDaughters: Ashley, Madeline

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5 YEARS AT WESTERN ILLINOIS Defensive Coordinator

• COACHED 22 ALL-MISSOURI VALLEY FOOTBALL CONFERENCE SELECTIONS Seven First Team selections on defense Nine times a Linebacker named All-MVFC

• COACHED 4 ALL-AMERICANS Jerome Bennett (2006) Kyle Glazier (2009) Patrick Stoudamire (2007, 2008, 2009) Jason Williams (2007, 2008) • COACHED HIGHEST NFL DRAFT PICK IN WESTERN ILLINOIS HISTORY Jason Williams (3rd round in 2009 by Dallas) • COACHED 10 MVFC ALL-NEWCOMERS • NINE PLAYERS NAMED ACADEMIC ALL-MVFC • COACHED TWO DEFENSIVE PLAYERS SELECTEDTO THE EAST-WEST SHRINE GAME DB Patrick Stoudamire in 2010 LB Jason Williams in 2009 • COACHED TWO NCAA STATISTICAL CHAMPIONS Jason Williams (Forced Fumbles in 2008) Jerome Bennett (Forced Fumbles in 2006) • COACHED FIVE MVFC STATISTICAL CHAMPIONS Kyle Glazier (Tackles per Game in 2009) Patrick Stoudamire (Passes Defended in 2009) Jason Williams (Forced Fumbles in 2008) Jason Williams (Tackles For Loss in 2007) Jerome Bennett (Forced Fumbles in 2006) • ‘TOP 10’ TEAM DEFENSIVE LISTINGS 1st - Rushing Defense (116.8 ypg) in 2008 7th - Sacks (37) in 2007 7th - Rushing Defense (141.2 ypg) in 2005 10th - Scoring Defense (19.5 ppg) in 2007 10th - Fewest Total Yards Allowed (3,520) in 2007

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EDUCATION:Northwest Missouri State University B.S. 1986; M.A. 1988

PRIOR COACHING RESUME:Arkansas State - Offensive Coordinator2002-2009

Northwestern State1997-2001 (Offensive Coordinator)1994-1996 (Assistant Coach)

Northwest Missouri State1990-1993 (Offensive Coordinator)1988-1989 (Assistant Coach)1986-1987 (Graduate Assistant Coach)

POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE:2005 New Orleans Bowl2001 NCAA FCS Playoffs (1st round)1998 NCAA FCS Playoffs (Semifinals)1997 NCAA FCS Playoffs (1st round) PERSONAL:Born: October 19, 1962Hometown: Independence, MissouriWife: SandySon: Adam; Daughters: Megan, Whitney

1st YEAR AT WESTERN ILLINOIS Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks

• COACHED DAVEY O’BRIEN SEMIFINALIST Corey Leonard (2007)

• 2� ALL-SUN BELT CONFERENCE SELECTIONS 9 First Team Selections on Offense • COACHED FRESHMAN ALL-AMERICA Reggie Arnold (RB/2006) • COACHED TWO SUN BELT CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Reggie Arnold (Freshman/2006) Danny Smith (Offense/2002) • COACHED OFFENSIVE PLAYER SELECTED TO THE EAST-WEST SHRINE GAME TE David Johnson in 2008 • TOP TEAM OFFENSIVE PERFORMANCES Passing Yards (1st) - Game (418) Total Offense (1st) - Game (681) Total Offense (1st) - Season (4,786) in 2008 Total Offense (2nd) - Season (4,558) Rushing Offense (2nd in SBC) - Season in 2006

• OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR - INDIVIDUAL AND CAREER ASU RECORDS 8 Single Game records 8 Season records 3 Individual Career records



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CARL FRANKS FILE

EDUCATION:University of Montana B.S. 1994

PRIOR COACHING RESUME:NFL Minority Coaching Fellowship2003 (Tennessee Titans) Northern Arizona - Assistant Coach2003-08

Utah State - Assistant Coach2000-02

Montana - Assistant Coach1997-99

POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE:2003 NCAA FCS (2nd round)1999 NCAA FCS (1st round)1998 NCAA FCS (1st round)1997 NCAA FCS (1st round)

PERSONAL:Born: April 30, 1970Hometown: Stockton, CaliforniaWife: LindsaySon: Macyeo; Daughter: Kyah

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2nd YEAR AT WESTERN ILLINOIS Defensive Backs

• COACHED 2 ALL-AMERICANS Patrick Stoudamire (2009) K.J. Gerard (2008), Finalist for Buck Buchanan Award

• COACHED 9 ALL-CONFERENCE PERFORMERS • COACHED DEFENSIVE PLAYER SELECTEDTO THE EAST-WEST SHRINE GAME DB Patrick Stoudamire in 2010

• NFL PLAYERS UNDER COACH FRANKS Patrick Stoudamire K.J. Gerard Jeremy Thornburg • COACHED 2 BIG SKY CONFERENCE DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR • TOP TEAM DEFENSIVE LISTINGS Patrick Stoudamire (2nd nationally) passes defended Rushing Defense (1st nationally) in 2008 Interceptions (1st nationally) in 2003 Individual Big Sky leader in interceptions in 2003, 2005 and 2007



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EDUCATION:Western Illinois University B.S. 1998; M.A. 2002

COACHING RESUME:Western Illinois - Assistant Coach2001-Present

POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE:2003 NCAA FCS (Second Round)2002 NCAA FCS (Second Round)1998 NCAA FCS (Semifinals)1997 NCAA FCS (Second Round)1996 NCAA FCS (First Round)

HONORS:CoSIDA Academic All-American1999 and 1998Burger King Scholar-Athlete PERSONAL:Born: January 18, 1977Hometown: Macomb, IllinoisWife: AmberSon: Shannon

9 YEARS COACHING AT WESTERN ILLINOIS Offensive Line

• OFFENSE PRODUCED � STRAIGHT 1,000-YARDRUSHERS

• COACHED � ALL-CONFERENCE HONOREES

• COACHED 1 ALL-AMERICAN Fred Layne (2003) • COACHED FIRST TEAM ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICAN Perry Cox (2005) • PART OF � OF TOP 10 SCORING TEAMS IN LEATH-ERNECK FOOTBALL HISTORY

• WORKED WITH TOP � TOTAL OFFENSE YARDAGE TEAMS IN LEATHERNECK HISTORY • TOP TEAM OFFENSIVE LISTINGS Fewest sacks allowed (25th nationally) in 2008 Rushing Offense (6th nationally) in 2008 Fewest sacks allowed (27th nationally) in 2007 Rushing Offense (11th nationally) in 2007 and fifth-highest in Leatherneck history Fewest sacks allowed (14th nationally) in 2006 Two of the program’s all-time leading rushers



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4 YEARS AT WESTERN ILLINOIS Defensive Line • COACHED 4 ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS Josh Galloway (2007 and 2008) Victor Visoky (2007 and 2008)

• COACHED 2 CONFERENCE ALL-NEWCOMERS Teague Dentino (2008) Josh Galloway (2007)

• TOP TEAM DEFENSIVE LISTINGS Sacks (51st nationally) in 2009 Rushing Defense (29th nationally) in 2008 Total Defense (21st nationally) in 2007 Scoring Defense (18th nationally) in 2007

STEVE McKANE FILE

EDUCATION:Brigham Young University M.A. 2009University of Utah B.S. 2001

PRIOR COACHING RESUME:BYU - Assistant Defensive Line Coach2004-05 Independence HS (Glendale, AZ)2002-03 (Defensive Cordinator, Lineback-ers, Offensive Line)

POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE:2005 Las Vegas Bowl

PERSONAL:Born: March 13, 1975Hometown: Mesa, ArizonaWife: KamiSons: Parker, Klarke, Grant

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5 YEARS AT WESTERN ILLINOIS Running Backs

• COACHED FIVE STRAIGHT 1,000-YARD RUSHERS Dre Gibbs (2009) Herb Donaldson (2008, 2007) Travis Glasford (2006, 2005) • COACHED WALTER PAYTON AWARD FINALIST Herb Donaldson (3rd n 2008) Herb Donaldson (13th in 2007)

• COACHED 3 ALL-AMERICANS Dre Gibbs (2008) Herb Donaldson (2007 and 2008) Levi Brown (2002)

• COACHED 1 MVFC PLAYER OF THE YEAR Herb Donaldson (2008) Offensive POY

• COACHED 2 ALL-CONFERENCE PERFORMERS • COACHED WIU AND MVFC ALL-TIME LEADING RUSHER (Herb Donaldson - 4,746 yards) • TOP TEAM OFFENSIVE LISTINGS Herb Donaldson (1st nationally 2008) in Rushing Herb Donaldson (1st nationally 2008) in Scoring Rushing Offense (6th nationally) in 2008 Most Rushing Touchdowns (WIU record 33) in 2008 Rushing Offense (11th nationally) in 2007 Herb Donaldson (5th nationally) in 2007 in Rushing

• NFL PLAYERS UNDER COACH WARD Herb Donaldson

THADDAEUS WARD FILE

EDUCATION:UCF B.S. 2001

PRIOR COACHING RESUME:NFL Minority Coaching Fellowship2009 (Baltimore Ravens) University of Illinois - Graduate Assistant2005

Tallahassee Rickards HS - Assistant Coach2004 (Interim Head Coach)2003-04 (Wide Receivers, Defensive Back)

Florida A&M - Graduate Assistant Coach2002 (Defensive Backs)

POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE:2003 NCAA FCS (2nd round)

HONORS:1998 All-Jayhawk Conference

PERSONAL:Born: September 17, 1978Hometown: Tallahassee, FloridaWife: JocelynSon: Thaddaeus, Jr.; Daughters: Jayda, Journie



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3rd YEAR AT WESTERN ILLINOIS Assistant Defensive Backs Video Coordination • COACHED 1 ALL-AMERICAN Patrick Stoudamire (2009)

• COACHED 1 ALL-CONFERENCE PERFORMER • COACHED DEFENSIVE PLAYER SELECTEDTO THE EAST-WEST SHRINE GAME DB Patrick Stoudamire in 2010

• TOP TEAM DEFENSIVE LISTINGS Patrick Stoudamire (2nd nationally) passes defended • RANKED 10th in MVFC FOR INTERCEPTIONS 2006

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EDUCATION:Western Illinois University B.S. 2008

HONORS:2007 Coaches’ Appreciation Award2005 All-Conference2004 All-Conference

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1st YEAR AT WESTERN ILLINOIS Assistant Linebackers • ASSISTANT COACH WORKING WITH RECORD-SETTING BOWLING GREEN STATE OFFENSE • OFFENSIVE QUALITY CONTROL COACH WITH DETROIT LIONS

• HELPED ST. LOUIS RAMS AS DRAFT EVALUATOR • MEMBER OF LEATHERNECKS’ 2003 NCAA FCS PLAYOFF TEAM • PLAYED IN THREE CONSECUTIVE BOWL GAMES

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EDUCATION:Western Illinois University B.A. 2005

PRIOR COACHING RESUME:Bowling Green State - Assistant Coach2008-09 (Offensive Graduate Assistant)

Detroit Lions - Offensive Quality Control2007

St. Louis Rams - Assistant Scout2003-06

POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE:2009 Humanitarian Bowl2003 NCAA FCS (2nd round)2002 Liberty Bowl2001 New Orleans Bowl2000 Liberty Bowl

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1st YEAR AT WESTERN ILLINOIS Assistant Offensive Line

• COACHED GENE UPSHAW ‘OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE YEAR’ NOMINEE Jerad Jandrain

• COACHED 3 NFL FREE AGENT SIGNEES

• COACHED 4 ALL-AMERICAN O-LINEMEN

• COACHED 8 ALL-CONFERENCE O-LINEMEN

• COACHED � ALL-CONFERENCE D-LINEMEN

• 2004 ST. CLOUD STATE TEAM ADVANCED TO NCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFS

• STUDENT-ATHLETES COACHED HAVE 98% GRADUATION RATE

• TWO-YEAR STARTER AT MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE

• TWO-YEAR STARTER AT ELLSWORTH COLLEGE

• NAMED ALL-REGION XII (1996)

DEREK MOORE FILE

EDUCATION:St. Cloud State University M.A. 2005Buena Vista University B.A. 2000

PRIOR COACHING RESUME:UNI - Assistant Defensive Line Coach2009 Upper Iowa - Co-Offensive Coordinator2006-08

Lincoln University - Assistant Coach2005 (Special Teams Coordinator, Head Strength and Conditioning, Offensive Line)

St. Cloud State - Assistant Coach2003-04 (Assistant Offensive Line, Assistant Strength and Conditioning)

Ames H.S. (IA) - Assistant Coach2002

Iowa Central CC - Assistant Coach2001

Ellsworth CC - Assistant Coach1999-2000 (Offensive Line, Defensive Line, Head Strength and Conditioning)

POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE:2004 NCAA Division II Playoffs

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• WORKED WITH INDIANAPOLIS COLTS DURING NFL COACHING FELLOWSHIP

• NAMED ‘COACH OF THE YEAR’ IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND (2006)

• 1994 HONORABLE MENTION ALL-AMERICA

• ONLY 1 OF 4 LEATHERNECKS ALL-TIME TO EARN FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE HONORS THREE YEARS

• HOLDS WIU RECORD FOR MOST TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS IN A GAME 4 vs. Buffalo (1994)

• HOLDS WIU RECORD FOR CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH A RECEPTION 33 games

• SECOND-MOST RECEPTIONS (144), RECEIVING YARDS (2,243) AND YARDS PER GAME (68.0 YPG) IN WIU HISTORY

• FIFTH-MOST TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS IN LEATHERNECK HISTORY (14)

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EDUCATION:Western Illinois University B.S. 1996

PRIOR COACHING RESUME:NFL Minority Coaching Fellowship2009 (Indianapolis Colts) John F. Kennedy H.S. (MD) - Head Coach2006-07

Churchill H.S. (MD) - Assistant Coach2004-05

Seneca Valley H.S. (MD) - Assistant Coach2003

POSTSEASON EXPERIENCE:2007 Maryland State Playoffs2006 Maryland State Playoffs

HONORS:2006 Maryland ‘Coach of the Year’1995 All-Gateway Conference1994 Honorable Mention All-America1994 All-Gateway Conference1993 All-Gateway Conference

PERSONAL:Born: July 14, 1973Hometown: Davenport, IowaDaughters: Kelise, Maleah

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Chris Anderson was hired to oversee the strength and conditioning program in May 2006. Anderson works with all 20 sports programs at Western Illinois, including the Leatherneck Football program.

Prior to arriving at Western he spent two years as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Kansas State. At K-State he was responsible for planning and supervising strength programs for baseball, golf, volleyball and crew, while assisting in all facets of the football strength program.

Prior to his time in Manhattan, Kan., Anderson was at the University of Maine for three years, including one as the interim head strength and conditioning coach in charge of all 17 intercollegiate athletics teams. He also served as assistant coach at Idaho State (2000-01) and with the Cleveland Indians minor league organization (2000).

Anderson earned a bachelor’s degree from Cal State Stanislaus in 1996, and a master’s degree from Idaho State in 2002. He and his wife, Teri, have a son, Chris.

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Chad Cerullo was promoted to Head Athletic Trainer in August of 2007 after joining the Western Illinois athletic training staff in August of 2006. Cerullo’s duties include working with the football team and serving as the coordinator of Western’s drug testing program.

Cerullo is certified by the Board of Certification (BOC) and is licensed by the State of Illinois.

Prior to coming to Western, Cerullo worked as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the two years at the University of Northern Iowa as the athletic trainer for wrestling.

The Westmont, Ill., native received his bachelors degree in exercise science from the University of Iowa in 2004 and his master’s degree in athletic training in 2006 from Northern Iowa.



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NO. NAME POS HT WT CL HOMETOWN (HS/JUCO)1 Lito Senatus WR 6-3 200 Sr Miami, Fla. (Southwest/Coll. Of Sequoias)2 Charles Chestnut WR 6-1 175 So Bradenton, Fla. (Southeast)3 Marva Carley RB 6-0 205 So Palmetto, Fla. (Palmetto)4 Matt Barr QB 6-2 210 Sr Belvidere, Ill. (Belvidere)5 Justin Hamilton DB 6-0 185 Sr Sarasota, Fla. (Riverview)6 Kieron James DB 6-0 185 So Bradenton, Fla. (Southeast)7 Todd Speight WR 5-8 165 Sr Bradenton, Fla. (Southeast)8 Antoine Ford DB 5-11 170 R-Fr Pemberton, N.J. (Pemberton)9 Mike Stieren DL 6-1 235 Sr Springfield, Ill. (Sacred Heart Griffin)

10 Cody Reardon QB 6-2 210 So Taylor Mill, Ky. (Holy Cross)11 Darryl Johnson DL 6-2 225 Jr Bellflower, Calif. (Long Beach Poly/Cerritos)12 Kyle Glazier LB 6-1 220 Sr Geneseo, Ill. (Geneseo)13 Chris Fuchs P/PK 6-1 195 Sr Pembroke Pines, Fla. (Charter)14 Chris Boone DB 6-0 175 So Chicago, Ill. (Fenger)15 Carter Ridenour QB 6-2 215 So Bettendorf, Iowa (Bettendorf)16 Myers Hendrickson WR 5-11 190 Jr Macomb, Ill. (Macomb)17 Steve Adams TE 6-2 225 Sr Downers Grove, Ill. (North)18 Tim Franken DB 6-0 195 Jr Carol Stream, Ill. (Driscoll Catholic)19 Wil Lunt QB 6-3 215 So Rochester, Ill. (Rochester)

20 Terry Barney DB 6-4 210 Sr Glenwood, Ill. (Homewood-Flossmoor)21 Keith Enderlein DB 6-1 215 Jr Calaveras, Calif, (Calaveras/Delta Coll.)22 David McDaniel DB 5-11 180 Fr O’Fallon, Ill. (O’Fallon)23 Bryce Flowers RB 5-10 205 Fr Pittsburg, Calif, (Pittsburg/Army Prep)24 Raynard Pamilton DB 5-11 200 Jr Los Angeles, Calif. (Pacifica/Delta College)25 Caulton Ray RB 5-9 205 So Southfield, Mich. (Brother Rice)26 Lamor Hickman RB 5-10 185 So Quincy, Ill. (Quincy)27 Tyler West DB 6-1 210 So Westmont, Ill. (Downers Grove South)28 Ryan Davis DB 5-11 175 Jr Elk Grove, Calif. (Franklin/American River JC)29 Vince Simpson LB 6-0 200 Fr West Bloomfield, Mich. (West Bloomfield)

30 Josh Shibler DB 6-2 194 Fr Odessa, Texas (Odessa)31 Pat Smith K/DB 5-11 165 R-Fr Quincy, Ill. (Notre Dame)32 Nate Bowman FB 6-1 225 R-Fr Dolton, Ill. (De La Salle)33 Josh Gabelmann FB 6-0 240 Jr Bettendorf, Iowa (Bettendorf)34 Ryan Waldron DB 6-0 205 So Bloomington, Ill. (Central Catholic)35 Darryl Hughes DB 6-1 175 Jr Castro Valley, Calif. (Brenkwitz/Chabot Coll.)36 Myles Chrismon QB 6-1 190 Fr Richton Park, Ill. (Rich South)37 Ethan Bachinski LB 6-3 220 R-Fr Milton, Wisc. (Milton)38 Larry Patterson RB 5-9 180 Fr Tucker, Ark. (The Principia)39 Charlie Jouett PK 6-0 190 Sr Sherman, Ill. (Williamsville)

40 Mike Harmon FB 5-11 230 So Peoria, Ill. (Central)41 Mike Garoppolo LB 6-2 230 Jr Arlington Heights, Ill. (Rolling Meadows)42 Ryan Carleton LB 6-0 235 Jr Lodi, Calif. (Lodi/Delta CC)43 Gary McCleod DB 6-1 185 Fr Pompano Beach, Fla. (Blanche Ely)44 Sam Power LB 6-3 205 So West Lafayette, Ind. (Benton Central)45 Kevin Palermo LB 6-1 225 Jr West Chicago, Ill. (Driscoll Catholic)46 Albert Yemitan DB 6-0 190 Fr Houston, Texas (The Principia)47 Jake McGinnis LB 6-1 220 Fr Joppatowne, Md. (Joppatowne)48 Rick Richardson FB 6-0 245 Jr Arlington Heights, Ill. (Prospect)49 Drew Helt TE 6-4 240 Sr Fort Madison, Iowa (Fort Madison)



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50 Delector Durley, Jr. DL 6-2 245 Fr Detroit, Mich. (King)51 Brandon Kreczmer LB 6-2 225 Sr Chicago, Ill. (St. Patrick)52 Andrew Robiskie OL 6-2 275 So Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Chagrin Falls {OH})53 Alex Martinez DL 6-1 300 Jr Tarzana, Calif. (El Camino Real/L.A. Pierce Coll.)54 Antonio Poindexter OL 6-4 300 Fr Chicago, Ill. (King)55 Anthony D’Astice LB 6-2 230 Sr Addison, Ill. (Addison Trail)56 Sam Kachanuk OL 6-3 285 Fr Havana, Ill. (Havana)57 Enock Presendieu OL 6-4 300 Jr West Bradenton, Fla. (Southeast)58 Gary Sumlin OL 6-3 285 Sr Bakersfield, Calif. (West)59 Max Dancer OL 6-2 275 So Quincy, Ill. (Notre Dame)

60 Tim King LB 5-8 188 Fr Chicago, Ill. (Simeon)61 Luke Riley LB 6-0 220 Fr Burlington, Iowa (Burlington)62 Jordan Valle OL 6-2 260 Jr Peru, Ill. (LaSalle-Peru)63 Cameron Koehne OL 6-4 280 Jr Indianapolis, Ind. (Cathedral)65 Mike Lamphear OL 6-4 275 Sr Burr Ridge, Ill. (Hinsdale South)66 Kyle Caldwell OL 6-4 255 Jr Capistrano Valley, Calif. (Capistrano Valley/

Saddleback JC)67 Matt Hulbert OL 6-7 295 Sr Ankeny, Iowa (Ankeny)

71 Victor Visoky DL 6-4 255 Sr Northbrook, Ill. (Glenbrook North)72 Alie Walker OL 6-4 290 So Naperville, Ill. (Neuqua Valley)73 Nate Adams OL 6-2 265 So Euless, Texas (Trinity)74 Jake Riley DL 6-2 225 R-Fr Burlington, Iowa (Burlington)75 Bryan Carroll OL 6-3 260 Fr O’Fallon, Mo. (Ft. Zumwalt West)76 Jimmy Holtschlag OL 6-5 300 R-Fr Quincy, Ill. (Notre Dame)77 Brent Turner DL 6-3 265 Jr Oakland, Calif. (McClymonds/Chabot Coll.)78 Jamal Keaton OL 6-4 310 Fr Crete, Ill. (King College Prep)

80 Kyle Robiskie WR 6-1 185 R-Fr Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Cardinal Gibbons)81 Mason Howington TE 6-4 235 R-Fr Lawrenceville, Ga. (Brookwood)82 Justin Morgan WR 6-3 210 So Chicago, Ill. (Mt. Carmel)84 Andre Boney WR 6-2 185 Jr St. Louis, Mo. (Webster Groves)85 Aaron Muhammad TE 6-3 225 Jr River Oaks, Texas (Arlington Heights/Tyler College)87 Nate Piel TE 6-4 220 Fr Wausau, Wisc. (West)88 Terriun Crump WR 6-3 210 Jr Country Club Hills, Ill. (Coll. of DuPage)

90 Ryan Demming DL 6-3 235 R-Fr Chicago, Ill. (St. Rita)91 Will Andre PK 6-3 180 Fr Dothan, Ala. (Houston Academy)92 Jolli Odele DL 6-1 220 R-Fr Springfield, Ill. (Springfield)93 Dwight Harris DL 6-2 280 So Aurora, Ill. (Waubonsie Valley)94 Sam Current DL 6-2 265 Fr Middletown, Ohio (Middletown)95 Nick Madsen DL 6-1 270 So Chicago, Ill. (St. Patrick)97 Dominick Corsiglia DL 6-2 245 So Park Forest, Ill. (Marian Catholic)



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Downers Grove, Ill. (North)

Terry BarneyDefensive Back • Sr.

Glenwood, Ill. (Homewood-Flossmoor)

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Chris FuchsPunter/Kicker • Sr.

Pembroke Pines, Fla. (Charter)

Kyle GlazierLinebacker • Sr.

Geneseo, Ill. (Geneseo)

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Belvidere, Ill. (Belvidere)

Anthony D’AsticeLinebacker • Sr.

Addison, Ill. (Addison Trail)

Justin HamiltonDefensive Back• Sr.

Sarasota, Fla. (Riverview)

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Drew HeltTight End• Sr.

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Ankeny, Iowa (Ankeny)

Charlie JouettKicker/Punter • Sr.

Sherman, Ill. (Williamsville)

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Lito SenatusWide Receiver • Sr.

Miami, Fla. (Southwest)

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Todd SpeightWide Receiver • Sr.

Bradenton, Fla. (Southeast)

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Chicago, Ill. (St. Patrick)

Mike LamphearOffensive Lineman • Sr.

Burr Ridge, Ill. (Hinsdale South)

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Mike StierenDefensive Lineman • Sr.

Springfield, Ill. (Sacred Heart Griffin)

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Northbrook, Ill. (Glenbrook North)

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Gary SumlinOffensive Lineman • Sr.Bakersfield, Calif. (West)

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CAREER AWARDS:

2010 Preseason All-American (Consesus Draft Services; Phil Steele College Football Preview)

Preseason All-Missouri Valley Football

Preseason First Team All-MVFC(Phil Steele College Football Preview) 2009Second Team All-MVFCFirst Team Academic All-MVFCTeam Defensive MVPAcademic All-District (ESPN/CoSIDA)

2008Honorable Mention All-MVFCAcademic All-MVFCAcademic All-District (ESPN/CoSIDA)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:2009Served as a team captainLed conference in tackles (120)9th nationally in tackles-per-game (10.9)Recorded eight games with 10 or more tackles

2008Led team in tackles (91) Average 8.4 tackles-per-game

200�Earned the team’s Green Beret award for outstanding special teams playAppeared in all but one game as a freshman



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2010 Preseason All-American (Consesus Draft Services; Phil Steele College Football Preview)


Preseason First Team All-MVFC(Phil Steele College Football Review) 2009Honorable Mention All-MVFC

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:Ranks second in Western history in single-season receptions (65)

Ranks third in Western history in single-game receiving yards (235)

Ranks 10th in career receptions (85)

2009Led team in catches (65), yards (819) and TD (5)Caught a season-high 11 passes for 235 yards and two TDs at Sam Houston State



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CAREER AWARDS:

2010 Preseason All-American (Consesus Draft Services; Phil Steele College Football Preview; Sports Network)


Preseason First Team All-MVFC(Phil Steele College Football Review) 2009First Team All-MVFCWestern Illinois Special Teams Player of the Year

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:2009Set single season Western records in kickoff returns (50) and yards (1,047)

Became the only player in Western history to return a punt (88) and kickoff (93) for a TD in the same game (Stephen F. Austin)

Ranked 15th nationally in punt return yards (11.2 per return)

Averaged 20.9 yards per kick return

88-yd punt return against Stephen F. Austin is the second-longest in Western history

Ranks second in Western history in career kick returns (68) and yards (1,364)



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‘TOP 10’ PASSING LEADERS

2010 QUARTERBACKS

#4 Matt Barr (SR): Returning as starter… missed most of last season with an injury but returned to spring practice 100 percent… excellent student-athlete… one of the most athletic players on the team… possesses the intangibles for a quarterback.

#19 Wil Lunt (SOPH): Gained valuable experi-ence last fall when Matt Barr went down with season-ending injury… started seven games… threw for nearly 1,000 yards… continued growth at position with standout spring season.

#10 Cody Reardon (SOPH): Caught coach-ing staffs attention last fall leading the scout team… made good progress learning the sys-tem this spring.

Russ MICHNA2-TIME GATEWAY ‘PLAYER OF THE YEAR’

Paul SINGER2-TIME ALL-AMERICAN

WESTERN CAREER PASSING LEADER

Steve LaFALCESECOND ALL-TIME LEADING PASSER

Rob ST. SAUVER1994 ALL-AMERICAN



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J.R. NIKLOS3-TIME ALL-AMERICAN

SECOND ALL-TIME RECEPTIONS AMONG TE

Steve WILLIAMSCAREER TD RECEPTIONS LEADER

Reggie GRAY2002 ALL-AMERICAN

WESTERN CAREER RECEIVING LEADER

DREW HELT3-YEAR LETTERWINNER (2007-PR)

LITO SENATUS2010 PRESEASON ALL-AMERICAN

ALL-MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE

2010 WIDE RECEIVERS

#1 Lito Senatus (SR): Standout junior year, recording sec-ond-most receptions for a season in Leatherneck Football history… voted Preseason All-American… could add his name to more career receiving ‘Top 10’ statistics.

#88 Terriun Crump (JR): Reliable receiver last year, finishing third on the team in receptions… valuable member of the punt coverage team.

#82 Justin Morgan (SOPH): Contributed last fall to the receiving corps and ready for more in 2010… continues to become a more complete receiver.

#1� Myers Hendrickson (JR): Saw action on special teams last season… improved his receiver skills during the spring.

#2 Charles Chestnut (SOPH): Made great strides during the off-season… came up with several highlight reel catches dur-ing spring… coaching staff noted his maturing as a player.

#49 Drew Helt (SR): Possesses the skills coaching staff looks for in a tight end… good hands, runs routes well, able to make the necessary block… great team player.



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Herb DONALDSON3-TIME ALL-AMERICAN

3rd in 2008 PAYTON AWARD VOTING

Travis GLASFORD2-TIME ALL-AMERICAN

SECOND ALL-TIME LEADING RUSHER

Aaron STECKER2-TIME ALL-AMERICAN

2010 Western Illinois Hall of Fame Class

WALTER PAYTON AWARDThree running backs have been finalists for the Walter Payton Award, given annually to the top FCS offensive player. Two of them have been invited to the awards banquet as a ‘Top 3’ vote-getter.1997 Aaron Stecker ..................2nd2000 Charles Tharp ..................8th2007 Herb Donaldson ...............13th2008 Herb Donaldson ...............3rd

NCAA STATISTICAL CHAMPIONSA Leatherneck running back has led the nation in scoring twice. In 2008, Herb Donaldson led all of Division I in both rushing and scoring.Aaron Stecker .......................... 1997 scoringHerb Donaldson......... 2008 scoring; rushing

ALL-AMERICANSTwo Leatherneck running backs have garnered consensus All-America honors. Aaron Stecker was a consensus All-American in 2000 and Herb Donaldson repeated the feat eight years later...Herb Donaldson, 8 teams; Aaron Stecker, 7; Travis Glasford, 4; Charles Tharp, 3; Brian Knuckles, 1; Kendall McDonald, 1; Dennis Morgan, 1 NFL PIPELINELeatherneck running backs in the NFL include a 1961 first-round draft pick and two nine-year veterans.

Draftee Rd. Pick TeamLeroy Jackson 1 - - 1961Dennis Morgan 10 255th 1974 Other Leatherneck running backs in the NFLAaron Stecker 2000-08 New OrleansJasen Isom 2003-04 San FranciscoHerb Donaldson 2009-pr. DallasLarry Garron 1960-68 New England LEAGUE PLAYERS OF THE YEARNo other Missouri Valley Football school has had more ‘Offensive Players of the Year’ than Western Illinois. Three of them have been running backs:1997 - Aaron Stecker; 2000 - Charles Tharp; 2008 - Herb Donaldson

SUPER BOWLAaron Stecker returned the opening kickoff for Tampa Bay in Super Bowl XXXVII, a 48-21 victory over the Oakland Raiders.

RECORD BOOKSHerb Donaldson’s 282 rushing yards in the second half of a 2006 win over Indiana State set a FCS record... Donaldson established himself as the Missouri Valley Football Conference’s all-time leading rusher in 2008.

1,000-YARD RUSHERSA Leatherneck running back has rushed for 1,000 yards in a season 14 times, including each of the last seven years. (* led conference)1969 Chuck Kero ... 1,001 yards1994 Kendall McDonald . *1,0151996 Brian Knuckles ........1,3101997 Aaron Stecker ....... *2,2931998 Aaron Stecker .........1,5061999 Charles Tharp ........*1,3112000 Charles Tharp ....... *1,5552003 Travis Glasford ........1,3682004 Travis Glasford ...... *1,0802005 Travis Glasford ........1,0522006 Herb Donaldson ......1,4172007 Herb Donaldson .... *1,4912008 Herb Donaldson .... *1,7842009 Dre Gibbs ................ 1,110

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ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT

Charles THARP2-TIME ALL-AMERICAN

8th in 2000 PAYTON AWARD VOTING

Brian KNUCKLES1996 ALL-AMERICAN

THIRD ALL-TIME YARDS PER GAME

Noria STEWARDFIFTH ALL-TIME 27 CAREER RUSHING TDs

Dre GIBBS2008 ALL-AMERICAN

ALL-MISSOURI VALLEY CONFERENCE

2010 RUNNING BACKS

#3 Marva Carley (SOPH): One of the few Leathernecks last fall to play as a true-freshman… turned in solid spring.

#2� Lamor Hickman (SOPH): Played on special teams last sea-son… couple of impressive runs during spring team scrimmage… made positive impression during spring.

#25 Caulton Ray (SOPH): Transferred in January from Michigan State… has most game experience among the running back corps… adjusted to new system well during the spring.

#23 Bryce Flowers (FR): Transferred in January from prep school… four years of eligibility remaining… picked up the offensive system quickly during his first spring drills.

#33 Josh Gabelmann (JR): Honored for his standout play last year, earning All-Conference honors… standout student-athlete as well.

#49 Rick Richardson (JR): Gained valuable experience last fall... started five games… developing into solid all-around fullback.

#40 Mike Harmon (JR): One of the most respected Leathernecks on the team… joined Western after serving in the U.S. Marine Corps… tough, hard-nosed player who is continuing to learn fullback position.



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Fred LAYNE2003 ALL-AMERICAN

3-TIME ALL-GATEWAY CONFERENCE

Rich SEUBERTSUPER BOWL CHAMPION


Frank WINTERSSUPER BOWL CHAMPION

1986 ALL-AMERICAN

MIKE LAMPHEAR3-YEAR LETTERWINNER

2010 OFFENSIVE LINE

#�5 Mike Lamphear (SR): Leader of the offensive line… played as a true-freshman… started every game at tackle the past two seasons… could challenge for postseason honors.

#58 Gary Sumlin (SR): Played in nine games last year… productive spring season at guard.

#�� Matt Hulbert (SR): Went through learning curve of picking up of-fense after transferring to Western during fall camp… started the final three games at tackle.

#5� Enock Presendieu (JR): Started seven games… noted for his athleticism… coming back after battling injuries late last year.

#�2 Jordan Valle (JR): Earned his first start last year and played most of the season… follows in footsteps of two older brothers who both started on the offensive line at Western… noted for his play at center during spring drills.

#59 Max Dancer (SOPH): Started last year at center… versatile line-man who can also play guard… 2010 Preseason All-Conference.

#52 Andrew Robiskie (SOPH): Transferred last fall and would play in nine games… another versatile lineman able to play guard or center.

Richard HUDDLESTON2-TIME ALL-AMERICAN



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MIKE STIEREN3-YEAR LETTERWINNER

Mike O’BRIEN2-TIME ALL-AMERICAN

2003 BLUE-GRAY ALL-STAR CLASSIC

Josh GALLOWAY2-TIME ALL-CONFERENCE

Dave WATSON3-TIME ALL-AMERICAN


2010 DEFENSIVE LINE

#9 Mike Stieren (SR): Another senior who started his Leatherneck career playing as a true-fresh-man… leader on the defensive line… high energy style of play is contagious.

#�1 Victor Visoky (SR): Gained a great deal of experience during his career… All-Conference per-former… role model on defense thanks to his work ethic.

#93 Dwight Harris (SOPH): Played in nine games last year… noted for his play during spring drills.

#95 Nick Madsen (SOPH): Saw action in seven games during his freshman season… continued to make improvements during off-season.

Cyron BROWN1997 ALL-AMERICAN

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ALL-MVFC • ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT

BUCK BUCHANAN AWARDWestern Illinois is one of just two schools with two different Buchanan Award winners. No Leatherneck has finished lower than sixth among the 16 annual finalists.1997 Cyron Brown ....................3rd1998 James Milton ....................1st1999 Edgerton Hartwell ............5th2000 Edgerton Hartwell ............1st2002 Lee Russell ......................6th2003 Lee Russell ......................5th2008 Jason Williams .................3rd

NCAA STATISTICAL CHAMPIONSA Leatherneck linebacker has led the nation in forced fumbles twice since 2006.Jerome Bennett ......................... 2006Jason Williams........................... 2008

LEAGUE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR1998 - James Milton; 1999, 2000 - Edgerton HartwellOnly one league school has more all-conference linebackers than Western Illinois (23).

ALL-AMERICANSLeatherneck linebackers have been named to 49 All-

America teams. Edgerton Hartwell was a consensus All-American in 2000 and a two-time Walter Camp All-American: Edgerton Hartwell, 11 teams; Jason Williams, 7; Lee Russell, 7; Ken McMillan, 6; James Milton, 6; Armi Gasbarro, 2; Marty Lomelino, 2; Jason Vasconez, 2; Jerome Bennett, 1; Vince Bruno, 1; Kyle Glazier, 1; Mike Hryn, 1; Jason Williams, 1

NFL PIPELINEJason Williams became the highest NFL Draft pick in modern history when the Dallas Cowboys made him their first pick in the 2009 draft. Williams, the first FCS player taken, was the 69th selection overall, the fifth pick in the third round. Leatherneck linebackers in the NFL Draft:Draftee Rd. Pick Team (Year)Jason Williams 3rd 69th Dallas (2009)Edgerton Hartwell 4th 126th Baltimore (2001)Bryan Cox 5th 113th Miami (1991)

ALL-STAR GAMESEdgerton Hartwell played in the 2000 Blue-Gray All-Star Classic and the East-West Shrine Game... Jason Williams represented the 2009 Leatherneck linebackers playing in the East-West Shrine Game.

NFL PRO BOWLBryan Cox was a three-time NFL Pro Bowler with Miami in 1993, 1995 and 1996. More NFL Pro Bowl players have come from Western Illinois than any other Missouri Valley Football Conference team.

SUPER BOWLBryan Cox helped the New England Patriots to a Super Bowl XXXVI title with a 20-17 win over St. Louis. Previous Leatherneck coaches and players have won 1� Super Bowl rings.

RECORD BOOKSNCAA National Records- Jason Williams set an FCS record and tied the NCAA all-division record of 14 career forced fumbles from 2005-07.- Lee Russell set an FCS record of 317 career solo tackles, and collected 480 total tackles from 2000-03.

Conference RecordsBryan Cox blocked a Leatherneck-record five kicks in 1990 and a league-record 10 in his 1987-90 career.

James MILTON1998 BUCHANAN AWARD WINNER

1998 ALL-AMERICAN2-TIME ALL-GATEWAY CONFERENCE



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4th IN BUCHANAN AWARD VOTINGNCAA LEADER FORCED FUMBLES - ‘08

HIGHEST NFL DRAFT PICK FROM WESTERN

Lee RUSSELL3-TIME ALL-AMERICAN

2-TIME BUCHANAN AWARD FINALIST4-TIME ALL-GATEWAY CONFERENCE

Edgerton HARTWELL2000 BUCHANAN AWARD WINNER

3-TIME ALL-AMERICAN3-TIME ALL-GATEWAY CONFERENCE

ALL-TIME LEADING TACKLER6-YEAR NFL VETERAN

Jerome BENNETTNCAA LEADER FORCED FUMBLES - ‘0�

2006 ALL-AMERICAN2-TIME ALL-CONFERENCE

Bryan COXSUPER BOWL XXXVI CHAMPION

1990 ALL-AMERICANNFL PRO BOWL

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2010 LINEBACKERS

#12 Kyle Glazier (SR): Leading tackler last two years… leader of the defense… great instincts for the football… earned All-Conference honors last year… selected Preseason All-Confer-ence and All-America.

#51 Brandon Kreczmer (SR): Played as a true-freshman… brings a wealth of experience… will be counted on to help anchor defense.

#55 Anthony D’Astice (SR): Played as a true-freshman… relentless player… joins former All-American linebacker Bryan Cox as only two Leathernecks to block two kicks in the same game.

#41 Mike Garoppolo (JR): Saw action in nearly every game last year… productive spring season.

#30 Vince Veltre (JR): Another upperclassman in deep and talented linebacker corps… coached in high school by Leather-neck and Pittsburgh Steeler great Mike Wagner.

#44 Sam Power (SOPH): One of the few Leathernecks to play last year as a true-freshman… will continue to learn Leather-neck position as a back-up to Kyle Glazier.



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TIM FRANKEN2-YEAR LETTERWINNER

Rodney HARRISON2-TIME SUPER BOWL CHAMPION

FOUR SUPER BOWL APPEARANCES2-TIME ALL-AMERICAN


Patrick STOUDAMIRE2-TIME ALL-AMERICAN

3-TIME ALL-CONFERENCE2ND NATIONALLY PASSES DEFENDED - ‘09

Buck PHILLIPS2-TIME ALL-CONFERENCE

1994 GATEWAY NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR

2010 DEFENSIVE BACKS

#5 Justin Hamilton (SR): Turned in one of the best springs of all Leathernecks… missed last two years due to injuries but enters fall at full strength… enthusiastic player who is excited to be back on the field competing.

#20 Terry Barney (SR): Started five times at safety last year… will be counted on for leadership in the secondary.

#18 Tim Franken (JR): Battled injuries last season but did start six games… returned for spring drills at full health… ready for the season to begin.

#14 Chris Boone (SOPH): Continued his learning curve as a redshirt-freshman playing in 10 games and starting three times… continues to progress throughout spring.

#2� Tyler West (SOPH): Played in the final five games of his redshirt-freshman year, mainly on special teams… great spring learning more at free safety.

#� Kieron James (SOPH): One of the few Leathernecks to play as a true-freshman… played in 10 games with four starts… continued to make strides during off-season drills and will be counted on this fall.



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2009 ALL-CONFERENCE

Mike SCIFRES7-YEAR NFL VETERAN3-TIME ALL-AMERICAN


Justin LANGAN2-TIME ALL-AMERICAN

2-TIME ALL-CONFERENCEALL-TIME SCORING LEADER

Taylor ROWAN2-TIME ALL-CONFERENCE

SECOND ALL-TIME SCORING LEADER

2010 SPECIAL TEAMS

#� Todd Speight (SR): Named First Team All-Confer-ence last year… became the only player in Western his-tory to record a punt return and kickoff return for a touch-down in the same game… Preseason All-Conference and All-America accolades… could break Leatherneck career records for returns.

#13 Chris Fuchs (SR): Entering his fourth year as start-ing punter… looking for breakout senior year… improved every year on his distance and accuracy… follows long line of standout kickers in Western history.

Placekicking duties are wide open… #39 Charlie Jouett (SR) took all the kicks during spring drills… incoming freshman Will Adams and transfer Pat Smith will chal-lenge Jouett for starting job.

#1� Steve Adams (SR): Handled every long snap last season flawlessly… will handle long snapping duties again this year.



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Defensive Back - NFL Experience: 10 yearsNew York Giants (2001-05), Philadelphia (2006-07), Jacksonville (2008-09), Detroit (2009), San Francisco (2010-present)

William James (formerly Will Peterson) is entering his 10th season in the NFL in 2010. James was originally drafted by the New York Giants in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft. James was, at the time, the second highest draft pick in modern Leatherneck history.

He also spent time with the Eagles, Jaguars and Lions before signing with the San Francisco 49ers prior to the 2010 season.

He has appeared in 92 NFL games in his career, recording 327 tackles and eight interceptions. He scored his first NFL touchdown with a 38-yard interception return against Pittsburgh on Oct. 11, 2009.

James played his senior season at Western after transferring from Michigan, where he was a member of the Wolverines’ 1997 National Championship team.

He started 10 games for the Leathernecks during the 2000 season, recording 42 tackles, including seven tackles for loss, and two sacks.

James earned First Team All-Gateway accolades as a senior, leading Western with five interceptions, including a 71-yard interception return for a touchdown at Missouri on Sept. 2, 2000.

Linebacker - NFL Experience: 12 yearsDenver (1999), Green Bay (2000), Washington (2001), Miami (2001-06), NY Jets (2006-08), Cleveland (2009-present)

David Bowens was drafted by Denver in the fifth round in the 1999 NFL Draft and was traded to Green Bay the following season before making his way to Washington and eventually Miami, where he started in 74 games in six seasons with the Dolphins.

Bowens totaled 121 tackles and 21.5 sacks during his time in Miami, included a then career-high 41 tackles and seven as a starter during the 2004 campaign. He was signed by the New York Jets prior to the 2007 season and spent two seasons in New York, making seven starts, before signing with Cleveland in 2009.

In his first season with the Browns, Bowens set a career-high with 71 tackles while recording 5.5 sacks, one interception and one forced fumble.

Bowens spent one season with the Leathernecks after transferring from Michigan. During the 1998 season, Bowens recorded 141 tackles and led the team with 15 sacks to earn All-Conference and All-America honors from the Associated Press, The Sporting News, ESPN and the Walter Camp Foundation. He also earned Football Gazette ‘Defensive Lineman of the Year’ and All-America honors.



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Mike Scifres1999-2002

Herb Donaldson2005-08

Punter - NFL Experience: 7 yearsSan Diego (2003-present)

Mike Scifres was the first punter selected in the 2003 NFL Draft when San Diego selected him in the fifth round.

Throughout his career, Scifres has earned a reputation as one of the league’s top punters, combining pinpoint accuracy and long-hanging punts that are rarely returnable.

Scifres posted a career-high average of 46.1 yards per punt during the 2007 campaign, moving him ahead of Darren Bennett for first place in franchise history with a career mark of 44.2 yards per punt.

A consensus All-American as a senior at Western Illinois, Scifres ranked second on the nation among all Division I punters with a 48.0 yards per punt average and was the only FCS (formerly I-AA) punter named as a finalist for the Ray Guy Award as the nation’s top punter. His career average of 43.5 yards per punt still stand as a Leatherneck Football record.

Running Back - NFL Experience: 1 yearDallas (2009-present)

Herb Donaldson signed with the Dallas Cowboys as a rookie free-agent during the 2009 season after one of the most prolific careers in Western Illinois and FCS history.

During his time with the Leathernecks, Donaldson rushed for 4,746 career yards, the most in Western Illinois and Missouri Valley Football Conference history. He became just the six player in FCS history and the second in the past 15 years to lead the nation in rushing (162.18 ypg) and scoring (12.0 ppg) in the same season (2008).

In 2008, Donaldson finished with 1,784 yards, 21 touchdowns and 5.5 yards per carry, second in Western Illinois history to Aaron Stecker’s numbers during the 1997 season.

Donaldson was two-time Payton Award finalist as the nation’s top FCS player.



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Rich Seubert1997-2000

Offensive Guard - NFL Experience: 9 yearsNew York Giants (2001-present)

Rich Seubert will enter his 10th season with the New York Giants in 2010. He started every game of the 2007 and 2008 seasons and made 14 starts in 2009. Seubert was a starter during New York’s Super Bowl XLII championship team in 2008.

After starting all 16 games in 2002, Seubert suffered a season-ending injury just six games into the 2003 season, causing him to miss the 2004 campaign as well. He return to action in 2005 and returned to the starting lineup in 2006.

During his career at Western Illinois, Seubert was a four-year starter from 1997-2000 and earned All-Conference and All-America honors from Football Gazette and The Sporting News as a senior.

Jason Williams2005-08

Linebacker - NFL Experience: 1 yearDallas Cowboys (2009-present)

Jason Williams became the highest draft pick in modern Leatherneck history when the Dallas Cowboys selected him in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Williams also became the first FCS player selected in 2009 and the first linebacker taken on the second day.

He appeared in just three games during a injury-plagued rookie season, but recorded three tackles for the 2009 NFC East Champions.

During his career at Western, Williams was named as an All-American by four separate organizations during his senior season and was invited to the 2009 East-West Shrine Game as one of the nation’s top seniors. He set a new FCS record and tied the NCAA all-division record with 14 career forced fumbles.



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Strong Safety - NFL Experience: 15 yearsSan Diego (1994-2002), New England (2003-08), NBC Sports (2009-Present)

Rodney Harrison is the only player in NFL history to record at least 30 career sacks and at least 30 career interceptions, and is the NFL’s all-time leader in sacks by a defensive back. Harrison retired after the 2008 season to join the NBC broadcast team for the network’s NFL studio show “Football Night in America.”

Prior to his role as an analyst, Harrison was instrumental in New England’s back-to-back Super Bowl Championships in 2003 and 2004, intercepting a pair of passes in the Patriots’ 24-21 victory over Philadelphia in Super Bowl XXXIX.

Harrison’s most productive NFL seasons came during New England’s back-to-back title runs as he tallied 126 tackles in 2003 and a career-high 138 in 2004 to lead all NFL defensive backs.

A fifth round selection by the Chargers in 19994, Harrison spent nine seasons with the Chargers, earning a starting role in the 1998 Pro Bowl.

He set several records at Western Illinois, including career tackles by a defensive back (345) and tackles in a single game (28). He led all Leatherneck defenders with 148 tackles as a senior.

Patrick Stoudamire2006-09

Defensive Back - NFL Experience: RookieSan Francisco (2010-present)

Patrick Stoudamire was signed as a rookie free agent by the San Francisco 49ers after a prolific career as one of the best defensive backs in Western Illinois and Missouri Valley Football history.

Stoudamire was a three-time First Team All-MVFC selection, the first defensive back in Western history to accomplish the feat, and garnered national acclaim as a Sports Network All-America Honorable Mention as a sophomore and Second Team selection in 2009.

The Portland, Ore. native appeared in 42 games and made 31 starts during his career. He recorded 134 tackles and six interceptions as a Leatherneck. As a senior, Stoudamire tied a school record with 19 passes broken up on the season.

Stoudamire’s 88-yard fumble return for a touchdown against Missouri State on Oct. 17, 2009 ranks as the second-longest fumble return in Leatherneck Football history.

Rodney Harrison1991-93



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