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University Quick FactsSchool .................................................................... UW-Stevens PointLocation .................................................................. Stevens Point, WIFounded ....................................................................................1894Enrollment ................................................................................9,500Colors ...........................................................................Purple & GoldNickname ..............................................................................PointersConference .................................................... Wisconsin IntercollegiateStadium ...............................................................Community Stadium Surfacd ................................................................................ FieldTurfChancellor ..............................................................Bernie L. PattersonDirector of Athletics ................................................ Daron MontgomeryFaculty Atheltic Rep .........................................................Nate BowlingAthletic Department Phone .............................................715-346-3888Website .................................................................. athletics.uwsp.eduTwitter ...................................................................... @UWSPAthletics

Football Quick FactsHead Coach .................................................................... Tom JournellAlma Mater .................................................................. Wittenberg ‘87Record at UWSP (years) ....................................................... 2-8 (2nd)Overall Record (years) .......................................................24-26 (5th)Football Office ...............................................................715-346-3758Offensive Coordinator ....................................................... Aaron VlckoOffensive Line/Recruting ................................................... Drew BurtonWide Receivers .................................................................... Tony AkerTight Ends .................................................................Dave KrystowiakOffensive Line Assistant .................................................Tyler UmentumSecondary Coach ..............................................................Ben ChesterLinebackers ........................................................................Scott RiceDefensive Line Assistant ........................................................ TJ MartinSpecialists ............................................................... Brandon MatznickVideo Coordinator ..........................................................Patrick KnautzAthletic Trainer ................................................................ Amanda Helt....................................................................................... Greg MartyEquipment Manager ........................................................... Mike Okray

Coaching Staff

TOM JOURNELL

Head Coach

Second Season

Now in his 27th year of coaching, Tom Journell is in his second season as Head Football Coach at UW-Stevens Point.

Journell spent four seasons as the defensive coordinator for the Pointers, helping lead the team to a 19-9 record in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Under his tenure the Pointers defense finished amongst the leaders in the league in almost every statistical category.

In 2008, UWSP finished the season 9-2 overall and earned the program’s first playoff appearance since 2001. That year, Journell was honored by the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association as the organization’s Assistant Coach of the Year. Prior to UWSP, Journell spent four seasons as the head coach at Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, Ill. He compiled a 22-18 overall record in his four seasons with the Bluejays and ranks fifth all-time in Elmhurst history for career wins. In his final three seasons at Elmhurst, the Bluejays posted back-to-back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in 25 years.

Previously, Journell spent 15 seasons at UW-River Falls, serving primarily as the defensive coordinator. He started with the Falcons in 1989 as the team’s secondary coach and after one season was promoted to defensive

coordinator. In 1995, he was again promoted to assistant head coach, a position he held for the next eight seasons. Journell helped lead the Falcons to NCAA Division III playoff appearances in both 1995 and 1996 and aided UW-River Falls to its last WIAC title in 1998. Previous to coaching at UW-River Falls, Journell spent two seasons as a graduate assistant coach at Miami University (Ohio) where he was an assistant defensive secondary and linebackers coach. He studied the game from legendary coaches Dave Anderson, now executive director of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, and Terry Hoeppner, former Indiana University head coach. Journell attended NCAA Division III Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, graduating in 1987, where he participated on the football and baseball teams. A native of Eaton, Ohio, Journell and his wife Betsy have two sons, Mack (16) and Tate (10).

Season School Record2012 UW-Stevens Point 2-8

2007 Elmhurst 6-4

2006 Elmhurst 6-4

2005 Elmhurst 6-4

2004 Elmhurst 4-6

Career Record 24-26

Year by Year

Journell File

Born ...............................05/20/65

Birthplace ..................Newark, Ohio

Hometown ................... Eaton, Ohio

High School ...................Eaton H.S.

Alma Mater ........... Wittenberg Univ.

........... B.A. in Health & Physical Ed.

Master’s Degree ............Miami (OH)

.............M.S. in Exercise Physiology

Married ................................Betsy

Children ...................Mack and Tate

Coaching Experience

1987-88 ..... Miami (OH) (Graduate Asst.)

1989-03 .......... UW-River Falls (Defense)

2004-07 .............Elmhurst (Head Coach)

2008-11 ......UW-Stevens Point (Defense)

2012 ..... UW-Stevens Point (Head Coach)

Aaron Vlcko

Offensive Coordinator

Third Season

Vlcko is in his third season on the staff at UWSP and will serve as the team’s offensive coordinator. Vlcko served as the defensive coordinator for the Pointers in 2012.

Vlcko began his coaching career as the running backs coach at Lindenwood University from 1994-96. He then spent eight seasons at Bemidji State from 1996-2003, serving first as the quarterbacks coach before taking over as the team’s offensive coordinator in 1998. In 2003, he returned to

his alma mater, Coe College, where he was the team’s quarterbacks and running backs coach as well as helped with special teams.

Following Coe, he spent five seasons at Truman State University from 2005-09. During this time he served as the team’s offensive coordinator for four seasons before being named interim head coach in 2009.

Vlcko graduated from Coe in 1994 with a bachelor of arts in economics and business administration. In 1996, he earned a master’s of business administration degree from Lindenwood, and in 1999 he earned a master of science in physical education degree from Bemidji State.

Vlcko and his wife, Michelle, have a daughter, Ashlyn, and a son, Brandon. He will also serve as an instructor in the School of Physical Education and Athletic Training (PEAT).

Drew Burton

Offensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator

fourth Season

After two seasons as the graduate assistant coach for the offensive line and run game coordinator, Burton accepted a full-time position as the team’s offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator in 2012 and is in his second year in that role.

Under Burton’s direction, the Pointers offense improved from 25.2 points per game in 2009 to 33.1 in 2010. UW-Stevens Point’s offense ranked second in the WIAC and 46th nationally in 2010. The offensive line also allowed just 15 sacks in 2010, second fewest in the league.

The Pointers running game has also flourished under Burton’s guidance, as UWSP’s rushing attack improved from 122.7 yards per game in 2009 to 174.7 in 2010 with 16 rushing touchdowns. The team’s yards per carry also increased from 3.8 to 4.6 despite not having a solidified starter at running back. Burton’s 2010 running game was the first to average over 170 yards per game in nearly a decade.

Burton has had several players go on to earn All-WIAC honors in two seasons including Grant Malmquist, who was selected to play in the Aztec Bowl, the premier Division III All-Star game.

Burton was a three-time letterwinner at NCAA Division II Grand Valley State University. He was a member of three national championship teams, including the 2003 team coached by Brian Kelly, current Notre Dame head coach. Burton also won a national title in 2006 under Chuck Martin. He played in 43 career games for the Lakers, including 17 starts.

Burton transferred to Grand Valley from the University of Idaho, where he redshirted in 2001 and made the travel squad in 2002.

Following his playing career at GVSU, Burton played in the Indoor Football League for the Muskegon Thunder for two seasons, playing offensive center, guard and defensive tackle.

A Moscow, Idaho, native, Burton a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Grand Valley in 2006 and a master’s degree in education from UW-Stevens Point in 2012. Burton is also certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, of which he is a member. Burton is currently working on a Master’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Idaho.

Burton and his wife, Tracy, reside in Stevens Point with their daughter, Kinley, born in April 2013.

Drew Vanderlin

Defensive Line/Strength & Conditioning

Second Season

Vanderlin is in his second season with the Pointers after a successful career at NCAA Division II Michigan Tech University. He was a four-time letterwinner with the Huskies, where he earned four all-conference awards as a defensive lineman.

In his final season, the team captain was a D2football.com Honorable Mention All-American, a D2/D3 Scouting Combine Second Team All-American and a Don Hansen Football Gazette Second Team Super Region Three honoree.

Vanderlin received an invite to the Green Bay Packers Rookie Orientation camp during the summer of 2012 as a defensive end. He was signed with the team in late October as a member of the practice squad. In May, 2013 he also participated in the Kansas City Chiefs Rookie Orientation camp as a defensive end.

Vanderlin, a Green Bay, Wis., native, resides in Plover. He will begin his first season with the Pointers, serving as the team’s defensive line coach.

In addition, Vanderlin is CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists) certified and will serve in a dual capacity and oversee strength and conditioning programs for all UWSP sports.

Vanderlin earned his bachelor’s degree in exercise science in 2011 with a minor in coaching at Michigan Tech.

Anthony Aker

Wide Receivers Coach

Third Season

Anthony Aker is in his third year as an assistant coach with the Pointers, his second working with the wide receivers, after completing a successful playing career with UWSP from 2008-10.

Coach Aker has coached two All-Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic

Conference players in tight end Mike Mullins (2011) and wide receiver Theo Maglio (2012). Maglio was a second team D3football.com All-West Region player and represented the United States in the Aztec Bowl.

Aker also coaches the Pointers’ punt/kickoff return unit, which produced all-conference kick returner Colton Zimmerman (2012).

He severs as the team’s academic coordinator and has helped UWSP produce over 60 WIAC scholar-athletes.

Scott Rice

Linebackers Coach

Second Season

Scott Rice is in his second season as an assistant coach with the Pointers football team.

In 2012, Rice helped develop a talented group of tight ends and running backs. In 2013, Rice moves to the defensive side of the ball, working with the linebackers.

Rice has an extensive football coaching background, including successful head coaching stops at McFarland and Watertown High Schools.

A native of McFarland, Wis., Rice earned his bachelor’s degree in communication education from the

University of Wisconsin Madison. Rice is currently working on his master’s degree in school counseling from Concordia University-Wisconsin.

Rice and his wife, Sandy, have two sons, Jacob and Joe, and reside in Stevens Point.

TJ Martin

Asst. Defensive Line Coach

Second Season

Martin is in his second season as an assistant coach for the UW-Stevens Point football program. In 2012, Martin was an assistant coach with the offensive line. In 2013, he made the transition to the defensive side of the ball to assist in coaching the defensive line.

Martin transferred from North Dakota State College of Science to UWSP for the 2010 and 2011 seasons as an offensive linemen, playing center and guard. A native of Cannon Falls, Minn., Martin played two years of football for NDSCS in Wahpeton, North Dakota, 2008

and 2009, making an appearance in the Graphic Edge Bowl in 2009. He graduated in May of 2010 with an Associate in Arts Degree in liberal arts. Martin will graduate in December 2013 with a degree in health promotion and wellness from UWSP with a minor in strength and conditioning.

Ben Chester

Assistant Coach

First Season

Ben Chester is in his first year as an assistant football coach with UW-Stevens Point.

The former quarterback played for the Ripon College Redhawks from 2008-10.

After two years at Ripon, Chester went on to play professionally for the La Crosse Spartans of the Indoor Football League under head coach Gilbert

Brown. After playing for the Spartans, he had two other stints in the IFL for the Green Bay Blizzard and Reading Express of Pennsylvania.

Chester completed his bachelor’s degree at UW-Green Bay in December of 2012 with a degree in business administration with a minor in psychology.

Upon graduation, he joined UW-Oshkosh as an NFL Liaison/Football Operations Assistant. Chester saw much success during his time at UW-O, helping former quarterback Nate Wara garner NFL attention, along with a tryout for the Green Bay Packers.

Chester, a Green Bay, Wis., native, resides in Stevens Point. Younger brother, Mitch Chester, plays on the defensive line for the Pointers.

Dave Krystowiak

Tight Ends/Running Backs Coach

First Season

David Krystowiak is in his first year with the UW-Stevens Point football team, working with the tight ends and running backs.

Previously, Krystowiak served as the inaugural football coach at Crean Lutheran High School in Irvine, Calif., for four seasons, leading the Saints to a winning record in only their third season of competition.

Prior to his time in California, Krystowiak served as the offensive line coach at Concordia University-Wisconsin. During that stint, the

Falcons enjoyed success winning an Illini-Badger Conference championship and qualifying for the NCAA division III playoffs in 2007. He led an offensive line that paved way for a top ten NCAA Division III rushing offense and coached five all-conference offensive linemen.

Krystowiak played collegiality at Winona State University, starting three season as an offensive guard. He was twice selected first-team all-conference, and was named to various all-American teams and selected team captain as a senior.

His teams qualified for the division II national playoffs twice and won three consecutive conference championships from 2003-05.

A Burlington, Wis., native, Krystowiak earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education at Winona State, and is currently working on his thesis to complete his Master’s in student personnel administration from CUW. He and his wife, Emily, moved back to Wisconsin in June with their one year old son, Elijah.

Tyler Umentum

Student Assistant

After a successful playing career with the Pointers, Tyler Umentum joins the Pointers coaching staff as an assistant offensive line coach.

Umentum, a native of Green Bay, Wis., played on the offensive line for the Pointers from 2009-12.

Umentum is pursuing a degree in physical education and health education from UW-Stevens Point, with an anticipated graduation date of May, 2014.

Brandon Matznick

Student Assistant

Brandon Matznick joins the UW-Stevens Point coaching staff as the specialist coach, working with both kickers and punters, after wrapping up a successful playing career with the Pointers.

Matznick was a four-time letterwinner with the Pointers, playing from 2009-2012. Matznick was named a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Honorable Mention All-Conference Punter for the 2012 season. In 2011, he contributed to a punt unit which finished ranked 12th in NCAA Division III football in net punting.

Matznick, a native of Kiel, Wis., is a health promotion and wellness major at UW-Stevens Point with an anticipated graduation date of December, 2013.

Ben Posick

Student Assistant

Posick is in his first year as a student assistant coach for the UW-Stevens Point football team. He will work with the wide receivers.

Posick is from Stoughton, Wis., where he played four years of high school football and baseball.

2013 Pointers

2012: Played in all 10 games … Finished the year with six receptions for 84 yards … Returned two kicks for 24 yards against Eau Claire on Oct. 20 … Had a season-best three receptions for 40 yards in season-opener against St. Francis on Sept. 1.

2011: Appeared in three games … Had one catch for six yards against La Crosse on Oct. 1.

HIGH SCHOOL: 10-time letterwinner (four in track, three in both football and basketball) ... Member of state runner-up team in 2010 ... All-conference running back and defensive back ... All-district and all-area defensive back ... Second team all-state defensive back ... Honor roll ... High school coach Jim Matthys.

PERSONAL: Health promotion and wellness major ... Member of high school student council and show choir.

#1 alex wallace

6-0 193 lbs.JuniorWide ReceiverBrodhead, WIBrodhead HS

#2 Matt Sosinsky

6-0 192 lbs.SophomoreWide ReceiverPrinceton, WIPrinceton HS

2012: Appeared in seven games … Tallied five catches for 71 yards on the season … Had four catches for 62 yards against Oshkosh on Nov. 3.

HIGH SCHOOL: 14-time letterwinner in baseball, basketball, track, and football … Earned honorable mention all-state as a junior and first team all-state honors as a senior … Holds Princeton High School record for most touchdowns in a season and a career … Once had 304 yards receiving in a game.

PERSONAL: Education major.

#3 Cody Nuernberg

6-2 206 lbs.SophomoreQuarterbackKewauskum, WIKewauskum HS

2012: Appeared in three games … Rushed five times for 31 yards against River Falls on Oct. 13.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played football and baseball … Honorable Mention All-Eastern Wisconsin Conference as a junior and senior … Earned first team all-conference honors as a pitcher three seasons … Named to the all-area team as a junior … Holds the school record for strikeouts in a game (19) … High school football coach Jason Pittmann.

PERSONAL: Health promotion and wellness major.

#4 Robert Cieplewski

6-0 198 lbs.SophomoreQuarterbackMilwaukee, WIHamilton HS

2012: Appeared in two games making one start … In a start against UW-Stout on Oct. 6, completed 18 of 29 passes for 219 yards … Also rushed 16 times for 43 yards and a touchdown.

HIGH SCHOOL: Six-time letterwinner (four in football and two in baseball) ... Three-time first team all-conference selection as quarterback and all-conference safety one season ... Two-time first team all-conference right fielder in baseball ... High school coach Jeff Wallack.

PERSONAL: Undecided major.

#5 Evan butts

6-5 235 lbs.JuniorTight EndOshkosh, WINorth HS

2012: Appeared in all 10 games … Totaled 18 receptions for 318 yards and one touchdown … Had a season-high four receptions for 101 yards against St. Francis on Sept. 1.

2011: Appeared in one game.

HIGH SCHOOL: Five-time letterwinner (two in basketball, two in football, one in track) ... Unanimous first team all-conference selection as a senior ... Offensive Player of the Year final season ... Honorable mention all-conference junior season ... Honor roll all four years ... Rotary Club scholarship award-winner ... High school coach Cris Kujawa.

PERSONAL: Pre-physical therapy major with a minor in exercise science ... Youth football camp volunteer.

#5 Chris Zblewski

5-11 170 lbs.FreshmanQuarterbackAmherst, WIAmherst HS

2012: Appeared in all 10 games … Registered 22 total tackles, 14 solo … Had a season-best 10 tackles, six unassisted, and an interception against Whitewater on Oct. 27.

2011: No stats.

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time letterwinner in football … Also played basketball … Honorable mention all-state and all-region defensive back … Honorable mention all-state in basketball … First team all-conference as a wide receiver and defensive back as a senior … Holds school records for most interceptions in a season (8) and game (3).

PERSONAL: Business administration major.

#6 zach vallafskey

6-3 215 lbs.SophomoreDefensive BackHortonville, WIHortonville HS

#7 mitch beau

6-1 218 lbs.SeniorQuarterbackFond du Lac, WISt. Mary Springs HS

2012: Appeared in nine games as the team’s starting quarterback … Finished the season with 137 completions for 1767 yards and nine touchdowns … Rushed for 107 yards and three touchdowns … Had a season-best 295 yards passing with a 24-of-42 performance against Oshkosh on Nov. 3 … Completed 24-of-39 passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns on Oct. 20 against Eau Claire … Thrw for 272 yards and four touchdowns in a win over Dubuque on Sept. 15. 2011: Appeared in five games … Replaced injured starter Casey Barnes midseason … Threw for 633 yards and seven touchdowns … Rushed for 201 yards and one touchdown … Threw for 252 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another touchdown against Eau Claire on Oct. 22. 2010: Appeared in two games.

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-time letterwinner in baseball and three-time in football and basketball ... Member of conference championship teams in football and baseball ... Conference Player of the Year in football senior year ... Two-time first team all-conference in football and baseball ... Honorable mention all-state football … Honor roll ... High school coach Bob Hyland.

PERSONAL: Majoring in athletic training.

#8 cody seibel

6-3 243 lbs.SeniorLinebackerKewauskum, WIKewauskum HS

2012: Appeared in five games before suffering a season-ending injury … Totaled 57 tackles, 29 unassisted … Registered 6.5 tackles for loss … Registered 4.5 sacks and one fumble recovery … Had a season-best 17 tackles, 12 unassisted, and 2.5 sacks on Sept. 29 against La Crosse.

2011: Appeared in eight games … Registered 63 tackles, 39 solo … Recorded three sacks and forced one fumble … Had a season-best 13 tackles, eight assisted and 1.5 for loss, against Oshkosh on Nov. 5.

2010: Played in nine games, starting one … Recorded 37 tackles, 20 unassisted … Had 3.5 tackles for loss and one sack … Had a season-high eight tackles, 1.5 for a loss, and one sack against UW-Oshkosh … Recorded six or more tackles in four games.

HIGH SCHOOL: Eleven-time letterwinner, four in baseball and wrestling, three in football ... Member of four-time conference championship team in wrestling ... Member of two conference championship teams in football and baseball ... All-region in football ... Two-time first team all-conference in football ... Won individual conference title for wrestling four times … Honor roll ... High school coach Jason Pittmann.

PERSONAL: Athletic training major.

#8 dejuan wright

5-10 180 lbs.JuniorRunning BackSt. Petersburg, FLKewsick Christian HS

2012: Attended Trinity International University.

High School: Set school record for carries in a game…High school coach Fred Meinke.

Personal: Sports and wellness major.

#9 jayln Coleman

5-11 155 lbs.SophomoreWide ReceiverSt. Petersburg, FLKewsick Christian HS

2012: Appeared in seven games … Tallied seven tackles, four solo … Had two solo tackles against Whitewater on Sept. 22.

2011: No stats.

HIGH SCHOOL: 13-time letterwinner in football, baseball, basketball and track ... First team all-area and all-conference all-purpose selection as a senior ... Second team all-conference defensive back as a senior and honorable mention as a junior ... Two-time state qualifier for state in track ... Honor roll ... High school coach John Damato.

PERSONAL: Undecided major ... Volunteer activities include DECA and Hunger Task Force.

#10 mike kelty

5-10 179 lbs.JuniorDefensive BackSussex, WISussex-Hamilton HS

#12 andy kros

5-9 178 lbs.SeniorWide ReceiverDe Pere, WIDe Pere HS

2012: Played in five games.

2011: Appeared in one game.

2010: Appeared in three games.

HIGH SCHOOL: Eight-time letterwinner (three times in football and track and two in basketball) ... Member of two basketball and one football conference championship teams ... Conference Offensive Back of the Year in football ... First team all-state senior year, all-area and all-conference senior year … Honor roll ... High school coach Brian Rabas.

PERSONAL: Majoring in physical education with a minor in health education.

#11 Andre bodden

6-4 185 lbs.FreshmanWide ReceiverPewaukee, WICatholic Memorial HS

High School: Two-time First Team All-Classic 8 player…All-area senior year…Tied for most interceptions in a game (3)…Team made state championship game senior year…High school coach Bill Young.

Personal:

#13 Bo seibel

6-1 228 lbs.JuniorLinebackerKewauskum, WIKewauskum HS

2012: Appeared in all 10 games … Registered 80 tackles, 47 unassisted … Totaled 5.5 tackles for loss … Forced one fumble … Had a season-best 15 total tackles in the season-opener against St. Francis on Sept. 1.

2011: Appeared in two games.

HIGH SCHOOL: Nine-time letterwinner in football, baseball and wrestling ... First team all-conference outside linebacker ... Division II state champion at 189 pounds ... Honor roll ... High school coach Jason Pittmann.

PERSONAL: Heath promotion major ... Involved in student volunteering and service credit.

#15 brodie johnson

6-1 196 lbs.SeniorDefensive BackAltoona, WIAltoona HS

2012: Appeared in seven games … Had two tackles.

2011: Did not participate.

2010: Appeared in four games … Registered two tackles.

HIGH SCHOOL: 11-time letterwinner in football, basketball and baseball … First Team All-Cloverbelt Conference as a senior … Four-time all-conference performer in football … Two-time All-Cloverbelt conference in baseball … Holds school records for single game passing touchdowns, passing yards and all purpose yards as well as career completion percentage … First round of the 2012 playoffs threw for 350 yards and five touchdowns and rushed for over 100 yards.

PERSONAL: Elementary education major with a minor in broad field social science.

#16 deion jones

6-2 188 lbs.FreshmanDefensive BackRacine, WIHorlick HS

High School: Four-time letterwinner…99-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown…High school coach Brian Fletcher.

Personal: Criminal justice major.

2012: No stats.

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time letterwinner in football … Also played basketball … Capital South Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a senior … Bluejays record-holder leader in career interceptions (11) … Holds school record for most interceptions in a game (3) … Career game against Wisconsin Heights, throwing for 196 yards and four touchdowns on offense and collected three interceptions on defense.

PERSONAL: Undecided major … Volunteer for youth football and basketball camps.

#17 nic bowe

5-11 186 lbs.SophomoreDefensive BackCambridge, WICambridge HS

#19 Craig schumacher

6-0 196 lbs.SeniorLinebackerOostburg, WIOostburg HS

2012: Appeared in eight games … Registered 34 total tackles, 18 unassisted … Had a season-high nine tackles against Whitewater on Sept. 22 … Finished the season with 4.2 tackles for loss and one sack.

2011: Appeared in four games.

2010: No stats.

HIGH SCHOOL: 12-time letterwinner (four in football, four in baseball, two in golf, one in track and one in basketball) ... Member of conference championship teams in football and baseball ... All-area in football senior year ... All-conference football senior year ... Honorable mention football junior year … Honor roll ... High School coach Scott Ring.

PERSONAL: Major is undecided ... Volunteer for Kool to Be Kind Organization.

#18 Tim burmeister

6-2 195 lbs.JuniorSafetyMilwaukee, WILutheran HS

2012: Appeared in six games … Returned one punt for eight yards … Blocked a kick against Stout on Oct. 6, recovering the ball in the end zone for a touchdown.

2011: No stats.

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time letterwinner in football ... Honorable mention as a senior ... Recipient of Steve Olwig award ... National Honor Society member ... High school coach Joe Kalkoph.

PERSONAL: Athletic training major ... Was a member of student council and FROSH.

#20 bennet wenzel

5-10 179 lbs.SeniorDefensive BackMenasha, WIMenasha HS

2012: Appeared in all 10 games … Tallied 37 total tackles, 23 unassisted … Had one fumble recovery.

2011: Appeared in six games … Recorded five tackles, all solo, against River Falls on Oct. 15.

2010: Appeared in one game.

HIGH SCHOOL: Nine-time letterwinner, three each in football, basketball and baseball ... First team all-conference in football senior year ... Second team all-conference junior year ... Team Defensive Most Valuable Player in football senior year ... Captain in football, basketball, and baseball senior year ... Honorable mention all-conference in baseball senior year ... High school coach Jeremy Korth.

PERSONAL: Majoring in athletic training with a minor in nutrition.

#21 Matt gaffney

5-11 195 lbs.SophomoreDefensive BackMenasha, WIMenasha HS

2012: Appeared in seven games … Finished the year with four tackles.

HIGH SCHOOL: Eight-time letterwinner in football and track … Two-time first team All-Valley Football Association … First team all-region, all-state and all-Post Crecent as a defensive back senior season … Graduated with High Honors … High school coach Jeramie Korth.

PERSONAL: Undecided major ... Volunteered at youth football and basketball camps.

#27 seth schmidt

5-10 200 lbs.SophomoreDefensive BackOshkosh, WIWest HS

2012: No stats.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played football, basketball, rank track and swam for the Wildcats … Won two letters in football.

PERSONAL: Pre-physical therapy major.

#22 jay kuenster

6-0 186 lbs.JuniorDefensive BackSauk Prairie, WISauk Prairie HS

2012: Appeared in eight games … Recorded six tackles on the season.

2011: No stats.

HIGH SCHOOL: Six-time letterwinner (two each in football, basketball and baseball) ... Member of regional and sectional championship teams in basketball and regional championship team in baseball ... Team captain in football, basketball and baseball ... Recognized with all-conference second team and honorable mention awards ... Honor roll ... High school coach Tom Home.

PERSONAL: Mathematics major ... Volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and YEPS.

#23 adam vesterfelt

6-0 200 lbs.SophomoreRunning BackJanesville, WIParker HS

2012: Appeared in seven games … Registered 97 carries for a team-best 451 yards rushing … Scored a team-best five rushing touchdowns … Had a season-high 127 yards on 18 carries against Stout on Oct. 6 … Ran 21 times for 109 yards and three touchdowns against Oshkosh on Nov. 3.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football and track … Holds school records for all-time rushing yards and yards in a game.

PERSONAL: Health promotion and wellness major.

#28 adam gascoyne

5-11 177 lbs.FreshmanDefensive BackPort Orchard, WASouth Kitsap HS

High School: Three-time All Narrows and West Sounds honorable mention…Team made playoffs in 2011 and 2012…2012 regional qualifier for wrestling…Fourth in state for wrestling in 2013…2011 regional qualifier in track, 2012 state qualifier…Member of school record-holding 4X400 relay (3:18.39)…4A Track State Champion in 4x400 (3:18.67)…High school coach DJ Sigurson.

Personal: Biology major…Only male athlete in class to letter in three sports for three years each…Ed Fisher Scholarship recipient.

#29 Mike longmeyer

6-1 178 lbs.SophomoreDefensive BackManitowoc, WILincoln HS

#31 Ian neville

5-11 182 lbs.SophomoreRunning BackWaukegan, ILSt. Joseph Catholic Academy HS

2012: No stats.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football, track, wrestling and basketball … First Team All-MidWest Classic Conference honoree as a senior … High school coach Jim Kenise.

PERSONAL: Health promotion major.

2012: Played in seven games … Had one punt return for two yards and one tackle.

HIGH SCHOOL: Six-time letterwinner in football, basketball and baseball … Tallied nine interceptions as a senior … All-region honoree as a senior … First Team All-Fox River Classic Conference as a defensive back senior season … Honorable Mention All-Fox River as a senior … Honorable mention all-conference as a junior … Second team all-conference infielder senior season … Holds school records for stolen bases in a season and interceptions in a season.

PERSONAL: Physical education major with a minor in health education … Volunteer youth football and legion baseball coach.

#30 britton vernon

5-11 175 lbs.FreshmanRunning BackStillman Valley, ILStillman Valley HS

High School: First team all-conference in 2012…Nine-time Player of the Game…Offensive and Special Teams MVP…Team won conference 2009-11...Team won state in 2009, runner-up in 2010, semi-finalist in 2011, quarter-finalist in 2012…High school coach Mike Lalor.

Personal: Communications major and forestry minor…Honor Roll student.

#32 jordan schulte

5-9 185 lbs.SeniorLinebackerMosinee, WIMosineeHS

2010-11: National qualifier … Wrestled at 165 pounds … Finished the season with a 19-12 record … Recorded one pin against UW-La Crosse … Placed first at the Pointer Open and Concordia Open … Finished second at the WIAC Championship.

2009-10: National qualifier … Took second at WIAC Championship … Finished season with 24-11 record at 165 pounds … Recorded a pin against wrestler from Chicago at Concordia Open.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played football, baseball and wrestled … Four-time letter winner … Three-time WIAA state qualifier … Two-time WIAA Division II state runner-up … Three-time first team all-conference performer … All-region senior year … Honor roll … High school coach Kyle Olund, a UWSP alumnus.

PERSONAL: Health wellness management major and strength and conditioning minor.

#35 ethan quimby

6-0 195 lbs.SophomoreLinebackerWaterloo, WIWaterloo HS

2012: No stats.

HIGH SCHOOL: Won ten letters…Two-time first team all-conference defensive back…Second team all-conference running back as a senior…Honorable mention all-conference catcher senior year…High school coach Doug Miller.

PERSONAL: Business marketing major and communication minor.

#33 Devin Gresenz

5-11 166 lbs.SophomoreDefensive BackHartford, WIKellte Moraine Lutheran HS

High School: Ran for over 1,000 yards and scored 20 touchdowns as a senior…First team all-conference senior year, honorable mention junior year…Ran for over 250 yards and three touchdowns in homecoming game as a junior…Two-time first team all-conference for track…High school coach Mark Otte.

Personal: Physical education major…Honor Roll for three years, High Honors for one year.

#34 aaron stauffacher

5-11 217 lbs.SeniorFullbackDarlington, WIDarlington HS

2012: Appeared in two games … Recorded one tackle.

2011: No stats.

2010: No stats.

HIGH SCHOOL: Six-time letterwinner (four in track and two in football) ... Second Team all-conference in football ... Team captain in football … Honor roll ... High school coach Scott Zywicki.

PERSONAL: Majoring in political science.

#36 austin cordell

6-0 206 lbs.SophomoreLinebackerHartford, WIHartford HS

2012: Appeared in one game.

HIGH SCHOOL: Ten-time letterwinner in football, wrestling and track … First Team All-Wisconsin Little Ten conference as a junior and senior … Honorable mention all-state as a junior and senior … West Bend Daily News Defensive Player of the Year as a junior and senior … Senior year rushed for 315 yards against conference foe Beaver Dam in first ever game at running back.

PERSONAL: Majoring in business.

#37 tyler job

6-5 170 lbs.FreshmanPunterLittle Chute, WILittle Chute HS

#39 Nicholas winch

6-0 211 lbs.SeniorTight EndJunction City, WISPASH HS

2012: Appeared in six games … Had one reception for nine yards against Oshkosh on Nov. 3.

2011: Played in three games.

2010: Played in three games … Had three tackles before suffering a season-ending injury … Received medical redshirt.

2009: Appeared in four games … Recorded one assisted tackle.

HIGH SCHOOL: Nine-time letterwinner (three each in football, wrestling and baseball) … Two-time football and baseball conference champion … First team all-conference offensive line … First team all-state offensive line … Football team Most Valuable Player … Team Powerade Player of the Year ... High school coach Pete McAdams.

PERSONAL: Majoring in broad field social science … Volunteer for church cleanup and Lincoln Center Lunches.

High School: First team all-conference and all-area punter as a senior…Third team all-conference wide receiver…High school coach Greg Enz.

Personal: Undecided major…Honor Roll student.

#38 jake bolks

6-4 216 lbs.SeniorTight EndPrior Lake, MNPrior Lake HS

2012: Appeared in eight games … Tallied eight receptions for 51 yards.

2011: Appeared in one game.

2010: Attended the University of St. Thomas.

HIGH SCHOOL: Seven-time letterwinner in football, basketball and track … Two-time All-South Suburban Conference performer in both football and basketball.

PERSONAL: Natural resources major with an emphasis in law enforcement and natural resource policy.

#42 jymani bryant

5-11 233 lbs.SenoirDefensive LineOshkosh, WINorth HS

2012: Appeared in nine games … Registered 10 tackles … Forced one fumble … Blocked a kick against La Crosse on Sept. 29.

2011: Appeared in seven games at fullback … Had six rushes for 18 yards … Caught two passes for 21 yards.

2010: Appeared in two games.

HIGH SCHOOL: Nine-time letterwinner (four in track, three in football, two in basketball) ... Member of basketball conference championship team ... Oshkosh Northwestern Defensive Player of the Year ... First-team all-conference football ... All-regional track athlete ... High school coach Chris Kujawa.

PERSONAL: Majoring in biochemistry with a minor in French.

# 41 Drew brusoe

5-8 215 lbs.FreshmanFullbackGreen Bay, WILuxembourg-Casco HS

High School: Two-time first team all-conference player…93 tackles, 72 solo tackles, 18 tackles for loss, and 6 sacks senior year…First team all-area as a senior, honorable mention as a junior…Team finished 9-2 senior season with both losses to state champion West DePere…High school coach Mike Snowberry.

Personal: Sociology major.

#40 john kontowicz

6-3 227 lbs.SophomoreLinebackerMenomonee Falls, WIMenomonee Falls HS

2012: Appeared in five games … Tallied one kick return for 12 yards … Tallied one tackle.

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time letterwinner in football … Honorable Mention All-GM Conference as a junior … First team All-GMC as a senior … Team finished as state runner-up in 2010.

PERSONAL: Undecided major.

#43 tyler roberts

6-1 195 lbs.SophomoreLinebackerOntonagon, MIOntonagon HS

2012: Appeared in one game.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football and track … Honor Roll … National Honors Society.

PERSONAL: Dietetics major.

#44 Jake Luedtke

6-0 212 lbs.JuniorLinebackerSussex, WISussex-Hamilton HS

#45 aaron karlen

6-3 240 lbs.SophomoreLinebackerEdgar, WIEdgar HS

2012: Played in nine games … Finished third on the team with 73 total tackles, 46 solo … 6.5 tackles were for loss … Had one fumble recovery … Tallied a season-best 16 tackles twice, against Whitewater on Oct. 27 and against Platteville on Nov. 10.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football, wrestling and baseball … Member of three Marawood Conference championship football teams and four Marawood Conference champion wrestling teams … Was an all-conference and all-state linebacker … Two-time state finalist in wrestling … All-state in baseball as a junior.

PERSONAL: Undecided major.

2012: Played in nine games … Recorded 19 total tackles … Had a season-high nine tackles against Platteville on Nov. 10.

2011: No stats.

HIGH SCHOOL: 11-time letterwinner in football, baseball and track ... Second team all-conference and honorable mention selection at linebacker ... Team captain ... Scholar athlete ... High honor roll ... National Honor Society member ... German National Honor Society member ... Participated in Badger Boy State ... High school coach John Damato.

PERSONAL: Undecided major ... Volunteered with Kids Against Hunger and Hunger Task Force.

#46 devnote bynum

5-9 225 lbs.SophomoreFullbackDetroit, MIOld Redford Academy HS

High School: Team made state playoffs for first time in school history in 2010…20 career touchdowns, 5 career sacks, 250 career tackles…Recorded 20 tackles in state playoff game…Three-time all-conference in basketball…High school coach Mark Friday.

Personal: Communications major…Honor Roll all four years.

#48 Jon Pahl

6-2 258 lbs.JuniorDefensive EndDarboy, WIKimberly HS

2012: Appeared in all 10 games … Tallied 40 total tackles, 23 solo … Recorded nine tackles for loss … Registered four sacks for a loss of 23 yards … Had 11 total tackles against Eau Claire on Oct. 20.

2011: Played in five games … Finished with nine total tackles.

HIGH SCHOOL: Six-time letterwinner (three in football, three in track) ... Football state champions in 2008 and runner-up in 2009 ... Conference champions in 2008 and 2010 ... All-conference guard in 2010 and 2011 ... Al-conference defensive end in 2011 ... First team all-state as a guard ... Fox Valley Association (FVA) Defensive Lineman of the Year ... Honor roll all four years ... High school coach Steve Jorgensen.

PERSONAL: Undecided major ... Volunteered at youth football camps.

#47 Jordan koranda

6-1 234 lbs.JuniorFullbackMarshfield, WIMarshfield HS

High School: Two-time first team all-conference for football…All-state and all-region nose tackle…First team all-conference wrestler…Placed third in WIAA state wrestling tournament…Holds school record for most wins in a season (48) and most pins in a season (28)…High school coach Len Luedtke.

Personal: Physical education major and coaching minor.

#49 Justin dentici

6-0 186 lbs.FreshmanLinebackerWaukesha, WI Catholic Memorial HS

High School: First team all-conference as a senior, second team as a junior…Second team all-conference as a junior, honorable mention as a senior…Played in all-star game senior year…Honorable mention all-state, all-area, all-county as a senior…Team won state in 2013…Qualified for state wrestling tournament senior year…High school coach Bill Young.

Personal: Paper science engineering major.

#50 zach ament

6-3 236 lbs.SophomoreDefensive LineMerrill, WI Merrill HS

#51 joey welsh

6-3 189 lbs.FreshmanDefensive BackRockton, ILHononegah HS

#53 zach linzmeier

6-0 155 lbs.FreshmanDefensive BackWisconsin Rapids, WIAssumption HS

High School: Two-time first team all-conference wrestler at 182 lbs...Two-time state qualifier in wrestling at 182 lbs…High school coach Justin Wieman.

Personal: Forestry management major.

#54 Sam clough

6-0 216 lbs.FreshmanLinebackerWauwatosa, WIWauwatosa West HS

High School: All-conference honorable mention senior year…High school coach Matt Good.

Personal: Elementary and special education major and cognitive disabilities and computer science minors…Honor Roll junior and senior years...Volunteered at Key Club and Special Olympics.

#52 mitch chester

6-1 242 lbs.SeniorDefensive LineGreen Bay, WISouthwest HS

2012: Appeared in all 10 games … Tallied 21 total tackles … Registered 3.5 tackles for a loss of seven yards.

2011: Appeared in four games … Recorded eight total tackles, three for loss … Tallied a sack against La Crosse on Oct. 1.

2010: No stats.

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-time letterwinner in both football and bowling and two-time in baseball ... All-conference bowler four years ... All-area and all-conference in football … Honor roll ... High school coach former Green Bay Packer Bryce Paup.

PERSONAL: Majoring in pre-physical therapy with a minor in coaching.

#55 Luke hackl

6-6 231 lbs.JuniorDefensive LineSuamico, WIBay Port HS

2012: No stats.

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-time letterwinner in football and basketball ... Member of conference championship teams in football and basketball ... All-conference honorable mention selection ... High honors ... National Honor Society member ... Recipient of four scholarships ... High school coach Mike Williquete.

PERSONAL: Biochemistry major with a minor in Spanish ...Volunteers at YMCA summer camps.

#57 Jake root

6-0 195 lbs.SophomoreLinebackerMenasha, WI Menasha HS

2012: No stats.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football, basketball and track … Two time honorable mention all-conference … Team captain.

PERSONAL: Athletic training major.

#58 ross groeschl

6-2 255 lbs.SenoirDefensive LineChilton, WI Chilton HS

#56 Grant parsons

5-11 221 lbs.SophomoreLinebackerGreen Bay, WI Southwest HS

2012: No stats.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played football, baseball and lacrosse … First Team All-Fox River Classic Conference as a senior … Team defensive MVP and captain … Had five sacks in a win over Monona Grove in the playoffs senior year.

PERSONAL: Business marketing major … Volunteers at local humane society and YMCA.

2012: Appeared in six games … Recorded three tackles, two solo.

2011: Appeared in one game.

2010: No stats.

HIGH SCHOOL: Eight-time letterwinner (four times in wrestling, three in football and one in golf) ... All-conference in football ... Won conference title in wrestling.... Honor roll ... High school coach Doug Klement.

PERSONAL: Majoring in pre-med.

#59 Nate erickson

6-4 262 lbs.SophomoreOffensive LineTomahawk, WITomahawk HS

#61 christian stiehl

6-5 300 lbs.FreshmanOffensive LineBlack River Falls, WIBlack River Falls HS

High School: Second team all-conference as a sophomore…First team all-conference offensive and defensive lineman…All-region defensive lineman…WFCA All-State defensive lineman…Associated Press All-State defensive lineman…Shrine Bowl offensive lineman…Three-time conference champion…All-conference for track sophomore, junior, and senior years…High school coach Jim Bible.

Personal: Undecided major.

2012: No stats.

HIGH SCHOOL:

PERSONAL:

#62 andy bloch

6-1 293 lbs.FreshmanOffensive LineMerrill, WIMerrill HS

#60 brandon elrick

6-4 285 lbs.FreshmanDefensive LineLittle Chute, WILittle Chute HS

High School: First team all-conference as a senior, honorable mention as a junior…First team all-area and all-region senior year…101 career wrestling wins...Two-time first team all-conference wrestler…Two-time regional champion wrestler…Two-time sectional qualifier for wrestling…State runner-up in wrestling senior year…High school coach Greg Enz.

Personal: Environmental sciences/natural resources major…Honor Roll all four years.

#63 matt cuadra

6-3 290 lbs.SeniorDefensive LineOshkosh, WIWest HS

2012: Appeared in all 10 games … Registered 41 total tackles, 22 solo … Had two tackles for a loss of seven yards and one sack for a loss of six yards … Blocked a field goal attempt in the Pointers win over Whitewater on Oct. 27 … Had a season-high nine tackles at Whitewater on Sept. 22 … Competed on the UWSP wrestling team.

2011: Appeared in seven games … Had 11 total tackles … Recorded 1.5 tackles for loss … Competed on the UWSP wrestling team.

2010: Did not play ... Competed on the UWSP wrestling team.

2009: Did not make an appearance ... Competed on the UWSP wrestling team.

HIGH SCHOOL: Six-time letterwinner (three in wrestling, two in football, one in track) ... Two-time state qualifier in wrestling ... Finished third at state in 2009 ... Honorable mention all-conference in football in 2008 ... First team all-conference football 2009 ... First team all-conference wrestling 2009 ... High school coach Ken Levien.

PERSONAL: Health promotion and wellness major ... Volunteers at Project West.

#64 Gunnar tessmer

6-3 226 lbs.SophomoreDefensive LineAthens, WI Athens HS

2012: Appeared in two games.

HIGH SCHOOL: First team all-conference defensive lineman as a senior, second team as a junior…First team all-conference offensive lineman senior year…WFCA All-Star and All-Region OT…Team won conference senior year and recorded first playoff win freshman year…High school coach Jim Dobbs.

PERSONAL: Business major.

#65 brandon johnson

6-1 313 lbs.FreshmanOffensive LineOmro, WIOmro HS

High School: First team all-conference as a senior...Wisconsin All-Region team member…Team won conference sophomore season…High school coach Dave Wellhoefer.

Personal: High Honors…Wisconsin Scholar Athlete.

#66 connor selvey

6-2 310 lbs.SophomoreOffensive LineElkhorn, WIElkhorn HS

#68 key leystra

6-3 276 lbs.SeniorOffensive LineCambria, WICambria-Friesland HS

2012: Played in six games.

2010: No stats.

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time letterwinner in football ... All-region offensive lineman ... All-conference ... Team captain ... Member of two conference championship teams … Honor roll ... High school coach Jim Bylsma.

PERSONAL: Majoring in pre-physical therapy ... Has twice been diagnosed with cancer.

2012: Appeared in eight games…Recorded one solo tackle.

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time letterwinner.

PERSONAL: Resource management law enforcement major.

#67 john verhagen

6-6 317 lbs.SophomoreOffensive LineGillett, WIGillett HS

2012: Appeared in four games.

HIGH SCHOOL: Won 12 letters…First team all-conference for offensive and defensive lineman as junior and senior…Conference Lineman of the Year as a senior…High school coach Rick Kamps.

PERSONAL: Natural sciences major.

#69 tim puralewski

6-1 247 lbs.FreshmanOffensive LineChicago, ILLane Tech HS

High School: All-conference senior year…Team made state playoffs for first time in five years as a senior…High school coach Fred Proesel.

Personal: Undecided major.

#70 marshall stieber

6-1 204 lbs.FreshmanOffensive LineEdgar, WIEdgar HS

High School: Three-time first team all-conference lineman…Marawood Lineman of the Year award winner as a senior…Two-year all-region…All-district and all-state at defensive end…Honorable mention all-state as offensive lineman…Channel7 News All-star…Team captain…Voted Edgar Wildcats Defensive Player of the Year…WFCA All-Star Game participant…Member of state championship teams in 2009 and 2010…High school coach Jerry Sinz.

Personal: High Honors all four years…Scholar Athlete Award winner…Presidential Education Award winner…National Honor Society member.

#72 matt parsons

5-9 278 lbs.SophomoreOffensive LineBerlin, WI Berlin HS

2012: No stats.

HIGH SCHOOL: Won seven letters…First-team all-conference as a senior…Honorable mention all-conference in baseball senior year…High school coach Joe Stellmacher.

PERSONAL: Wildlife ecology major and law enforcement minor…Three-year academic award winner…Eagle Scout.

#73 andy coenen

6-4 278 lbs.SeniorOffensive LineSeymour, WISeymour HS

2012: Played in ten games.

2010: Played in three games.

HIGH SCHOOL: Nine-time letterwinner, three each in football, wrestling, and track ... Member of four conference championship teams in high school ... Honorable mention all-state in football ... All-area and all-conference football player ... Three-time all-conference in wrestling ... Qualified for state track meet twice ... Team Most Valuable Player in football and track ... High school coach Matt Molle.

PERSONAL: Majoring in mathematics ... Special Olympics volunteer.

#71 taylor lucas

6-2 268 lbs.SophomoreOffensive LineBrookfield, WI Brookfield HS

2012: Appeared in seven games.

HIGH SCHOOL: First team all-conference as a senior, honorable mention as a junior…First team all-area and honorable mention all-state senior year…High school coach Tom Swittel.

PERSONAL: Business major and political science minor…Honor Roll for four years.

#74 justin burton

6-2 295 lbs.SeniorOffensive LineKimberly, WIKimberly HS

#76 alex aurit

6-3 271 lbs.FreshmanOffensive LineMonroe, WIMonroe HS

High School: Second team all-conference as a senior…High school coach Curt Miller.

Personal:

2012: Appeared in ten games.

2011: Appeared in seven games.

2010: Appeared in five games.

HIGH SCHOOL: Six-time letterwinner, three each in football and track ... Football team won two state championships and two conference championships ... All-conference in football ... Team captain ... All-state in track … Honor roll ... High school coach Steve Jorgensen.

PERSONAL: Majoring in social work.#77 drew merryfield

6-4 282 lbs.FreshmanOffensive LineLittle Chute, WIXavier HS

High School: Team won Fox River Conference championship in 2011…First team all-conference and honorable mention all-area senior year…Team finished 8-1 junior year…High school coach Dave Hinkens.

Personal: Wildlife ecology-research and management major…Honor Roll student all four years…Academic letter junior year…Volunteered at football camps.

#75 brent sisko

6-1 237 lbs.JunoirOffensive LineLadysmith, WILadysmith HS

2012: Played in nine games.

HIGH SCHOOL: 11-time letterwinner (four in basketball and baseball, three in football) ... Member of Heart O’ North Conference championship team in 2011 ... Team captain ... First team all-conference offensive line ... Second team all-conference in basketball and baseball ... Honor roll ... National Honor Society member ... High school coach Woody Keeble.

PERSONAL: Fisheries and water resources major ... Volunteers with the peer buddy program.

#78 Adam prince

6-7 305 lbs.FreshmanOffensive LineElkhorn, WIElkhorn Area HS

High School: David Trophy award winner (character and leadership)…Russ Bray Sportsmanship Award…Most Improved Player for basketball and baseball…High school coach Tom Lee.

Personal: Bio-chemistry major…National Honor Society and German National Honor Society member...Lector for church…Delivered meals to elderly through Meals on Wheels…Brother Justin was four-year player on UWSP football team.

#79 ryan ramczyk

6-7 288 lbs.FreshmanOffensive LineStevens Point, WI Stevens Point Area HS

High School: All-state, MVP, and captain as a senior…High school coach Scott Rice.

Personal:

#80 tj walkington

5-10 175 lbs.SophomoreWide ReceiverBristol, WIBurlington Catholic Central HS

2012: No stats.

HIGH SCHOOL:

PERSONAL: Accounting major.

#78 paul swartz

6-4 231 lbs.FreshmanDefensive LineBurlington, WI Wilmot HS

High School: Two-time first team all-conference offensive lineman…Second team all-conference defensive lineman as a senior…All-region offensive lineman senior year…High school coach Mike Greinke.

Personal: Undecided major.

#81 jovante seard

6-0 153 lbs.FreshmanQuarterbackHyattsville, MDNorthwestern HS

High School: Second quarterback to post winning record in career at Northwestern…Team went 9-1 in 2012…High school coach Bryan Pierre.

Personal: Business management major and coaching minor…Honor Roll student…Volunteer with Boys and Girls club football team.

#82 jesse vervelde

6-3 187 lbs.SophomoreKickerOostburg, WIOostburg HS

#84 Luke Neubauer

6-4 199 lbs.SeniorWide ReceiverShawano, WIShawano HS

2012: Played in three games…Caught one pass for six yards.

HIGH SCHOOL: Seven-time letterwinner (three in track, two in basketball and football) ... First team all-conference... Second team all-area ... Honorable mention punter senior year ... Honor roll all four years ... High school coach Bill Hass.

PERSONAL: Math education major and coaching minor.

2012: Played in all 10 games … Finished the season 6-for-8 on field goal attempts … Had a season-long 35 yard field goal against La Crosse on Sept. 29 … Averaged 52.7 yards per kickoff.

2011: Attended Marian University but did not play football.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played soccer and basketball in high school … First Team All-Central Lakeshore Conference as a senior … Scored the game-tying and assisted on the game-winning goal sophomore year in regional soccer game.

PERSONAL: Business administration major with a management emphasis.

#83 nate krupp

6-4 164 lbs.FreshmanWide ReceiverKewauskum, WIKewauskum HS

High School: First-team all-conference defensive back as a senior, second team as wide receiver…All-area defensive back and all-region wide receiver…49 receptions, 651 yards, 6 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, and 2 defensive touchdowns as a senior…Posted 9 receptions, 169 yards, one touchdown, 11 tackles, and a 105-yard interception return for a touchdown in homecoming game senior year…High school coach Jason Piittmann.

Personal: Athletic training major.

#87 garrett schaetz

6-5 230 lbs.SophomoreTight EndKewaunee, WI Kewaunee HS

2012: No stats.

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time letterwinner…Second team all-conference as a senior, honorable mention as a junior…Packerland Conference Scholar Athlete senior year…U.S. Army and Wisconsin Football Foundation Scholar athletes…Team won state in 2010 with 14-0 record…High school coach Kurt Flaten.

PERSONAL: Water resources major…National Honor Society and German National Honor Society member…Three-year scholastic letter winner…Volunteers at Relay for Life, Food Drive, Rio Creek Fly-in, St. Vincient De Paul, and church picnic.

#85 logan taylor

6-0 179 lbs.FreshmanWide ReceiverWausau, WIWausau East HS

High School: Caught 42 passes for 891 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior…Had 25 catches for 539 yards and four touchdowns as a junior…First team all-conference senior year, second team junior…Two-time Ben Fischer Receiver Award winner (team’s most valuable receiver)…All-region and all-area first team as a senior…NewsChannel 7 All-Star as a senior…Brockmeyer Award winner…Co-captain senior year…WFCA All-Star Game participant…Team won Wausau Log and made playoffs junior and senior seasons…High school coach Steve Jung.

Personal: Undecided major…Honor Roll student…National Honor Society member…Volunteered at Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Optimist Basketball Tournament, East Baseball Tournament, Boo to the Flu, Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast, St. Michael’s Fish Fry, and Festival of Trees…6th Grade Health Panel…Link Crew Member…Dare Mentor.

#86 Elijah caldwell

6-2 147 lbs.FreshmanWide ReceiverHyattsville, MDNorthwestern HS

High School:

Personal: Sports medicine major.

#88 jared pankow

6-0 185 lbs.FreshmanWide ReceiverMosinee, WID.C. Everest HS

High School: First team all-conference as a senior…Team made Level 3 Playoffs junior year…Caught nine passes for 180 yards and two touchdowns against Appleton North as a senior…High school coach Luke Coenen.

Personal: Communication and Spanish major…Volunteered at Kennedy Rehabilitation Center and Aurora Community Picnic.

#89 reed lehman

6-3 223 lbs.JuniorTight EndEdgar, WIEdgar HS

#81 michael maki

5-9 184 lbs.FreshmanKickerDeerfield, ILDeerfield HS

High School: Tied school record for longest field goal made (43 yards)…High school coach Steve Winecki.

Personal: Biochemistry major.

2012: Appeared in seven games … Tallied nine total tackles.

2011: No stats.

HIGH SCHOOL: Eight-time letterwinner (three in both football and baseball and two in basketball) ... Three-time football conference champions from 2008-10 ... Back-to-back state championships in 2009 and ’10 ... State runner-up in 2008 ... First team all-state, all-region and all conference linebacker ... First team all-conference in baseball ... Honorable mention all-district ... Honor roll ... High school coach Jerry Sinz.

PERSONAL: Elementary education major and mathematics minor.

#90 jordon denfeld

6-3 287 lbs.JuniorDefensive LineTwo Rivers, WITwo Rivers HS

2011: Played in six games…Recorded three total tackles.

HIGH SCHOOL: Five-time letterwinner (three in football, two in track) ... Second team all-conference as a junior ... Honorable mention in senior and sophomore seasons ... High school coach Brent Luebke.

PERSONAL: Physical therapy major.

#92 adam wachowiak

6-2 253 lbs.FreshmanDefensive LineStevens Point, WISPASH

#94 Albert unruh

6-4 201 lbs.FreshmanWide ReceiverMarshall, WI Marshall HS

High School: Two-time conference quarterback of the year…Capitol Conference Offensive Player of the Year senior year…High school coach Matt Kleinheinz.

Personal: Physics major.

#93 colin destache

6-3 244 lbs.SeniorDefensive LineGreen Bay, WIBay Port HS

2012: Appeared in two games…Recorded three total tackles.

2011: Appeared in five games…Recovered one fumble against UW-La Crosse.

2010: Did not play.

2009: Played in one game ... Assisted on one tackle.

HIGH SCHOOL: Nine-time letterwinner (four in track and field, three in hockey and two in football) ... In football, member of FRCC conference championship team in 2008 ... Honorable mention defensive end twice , special teams player of the week once and honorary captain once ... Coaches award winner ... In hockey, member of 2009 Badgerland North Country championship team and WAHA state qualifier team in 2008 ... Academic all-conference in 2008-09 season and team captain ... In track and field, member of 2007 Bay Conference championship and 2009 FRCC championship teams ... Honorable mention all-conference in discuss twice ... Two-time state qualifier ... 2008 team most valuable player ... 2009 thrower of the year ... Team captain ... National Honor Society member ... Honor roll all four years ... Class president ... Recipient of Stieg Family scholarship and Pirate Scholar Athlete scholarship ... High school coach Mike Williquette.

PERSONAL: Political science major and a history, american studies and strength and conditioning minor ... Volunteered Christmas caroling with Bay Port vocal ensemble ... Sings in UWSP’s concert choir.

#95 william walters

6-1 215 lbs.FreshmanQuarterbackOcoee, FLOcoee HS

High School: 2009 FCA Student-Athlete of the Year…Played in Central Florida All-Star Game…2013 Second Team All-Metro for lacrosse…High school coach Dale Salapa.

Personal:

#96 jack podewils

6-3 227 lbs.FreshmanDefensive LineBrookfield, WIBrookfield East HS

High School: Named to Greater Metro All-Conference Second team...Spartan Award winner for work ethic…Team won 2012 GMC Conference Championship with 7-0 record…High school coach Tom Swittel.

Personal: Business major.

#97 Dan brown

6-3 235 lbs.SophomoreDefensive LinePewaukee, WIPewaukee HS

#99 mason czekala

6-4 246 lbs.SeniorDefensive LineManitowoc, WILincoln HS

2012: Appeared in nine games…Recorded five tackles and broke up one pass.

2011: Appeared in seven games…Recorded 16 tackles, six for a loss, and 1.5 sacks.

2010: Appeared in one game.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered once in football ... Team Defensive Lineman of the Year ... First team all-area ... Second team all-conference ... Team captain … Honor roll ... High school coach John Dixon.

PERSONAL: Major is undecided.

2012: Played in four games…Recorded six tackles, two for a loss…Forced one fumble.

HIGH SCHOOL: High school coach Clay Iverson.

PERSONAL: Business marketing major.

#98 jake bedor

6-1 271 lbs.SeniorDefensive LineShiocton, WIShiocton HS

2012: Played in eight games…Recorded 12 tackles, one for a loss…Broke up one pass.

2010: Played in two games.

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time letterwinner…First team all-conference and second team all-area center as a senior, second team all-conference as a junior…First team all-conference and honorable mention DT as a senior.

PERSONAL: Wildlife ecology major.

2013 Schedule

Rockford Sept. 7 - 6 PM

Spud Bowl

Dubuque Sept. 21 - 6 PM

Pink Game

at North Central Sept. 28 - 1 PM

UW-River Falls Oct. 5 - 2 PM

Homecoming

at UW-Eau Claire Oct. 12 - 1 PM

UW-Platteville Oct. 19 - 2 PM

at UW-La Crosse Oct. 26 - 1 PM

at UW-Oshkosh Nov. 2 - 1 PM

UW-Whitewater Nov. 9 - 1 PM

Homecoming

at UW-Stout Nov. 16 - 1 pm