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Getting to the Field 2006 Media Guide
Table of ContentsGetting to the Field (maps) . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside front cover
AU Quick Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside front cover
AU Media Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Head Coach Rich Duncan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Assistant Coaches and Support Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2006 Spartans Roundup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Official NCAA Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Player Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
2005 Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-19
Individual Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21
Team Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22
AU Honors and Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
AU Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
AU Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
This Is Aurora University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2006 and 2007 Game Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover
AU Quick FactsLocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aurora, ILFounded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1893Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approximately 4,000Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SpartansColors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Royal Blue and WhiteConference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illini-BadgerNational Affiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NCAA Division IIIField (Capacity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AU Field (1,750)President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca L. SherrickDirector of Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark WalshAthletics Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-5110Athletics Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-7809Head Football Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rich DuncanCoach’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5 (5-2 IBFC)Assistant Coaches: . . . . . . . . Rob Erickson, Kevin Doherty,
Luke Cutkomp, Robbie Parry, Rob Bieritz, E.J. Jones, Jason Wagner, Ryan Schrader and Joe Folliard
Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stevie Baker-Watson2005 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5Sports Information Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian KipleySports Information Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-7575Sports Information Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-3826AU Spartan Sports Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-3838Pressbox Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-7838
On the cover: Offensive Lineman Nick Koch and
Defensive Back Austin Deer.
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AU Media Outlets Meet the Head Coach
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RICH DUNCANHead CoachSecond Season
The 2006 football season appears verypromising for Aurora University as HeadCoach Rich Duncan looks to gainsuccess, along with comfort, in hissecond season as the AU Head Coach.
Duncan came to AU from LorasCollege in Iowa, where he served as the Offensive Coordinatorand Offensive Line Coach for the past four seasons.
Duncan also spent four seasons as Assistant FootballCoach at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville (UWP) from1997 to 2000. He was Offensive Coordinator and OffensiveLine Coach for the Pioneers in 1997 and 1998, while servingas UWP’s Defensive Coordinator his last two campaigns atthe school. Duncan was also the Pioneers’ Head BaseballCoach. Prior to joining the UWP staff, Duncan was AssistantFootball Coach (offensive line and special teams) for CapitalUniversity in Ohio from 1995 to 1997 and at the University ofMassachusetts-Lowell from 1992 to 1995. His players broke20 offensive records at Capital, and set UMass-Lowellrushing records for single game and season. He was also afootball intern for Manchester College in Indiana in 1991. In addition, he served as the Assistant Athletic Director atCapital, overseeing the administration of winter and springhome athletic events.
Duncan is a 1990 graduate of Bethany College where heearned a bachelor’s degree in sociology with teachingcertification. He earned his master’s degree in athleticadministration from Loras College in 2006.
Rich is married to Karen, and the couple has two children,Molly and Jake.
All requests for interviews should be made through
Brian Kipley, Director of Sports Information, at 630-844-7575.
Media should call in advance, as seating in the press area is limited.
Local PrintAurora Beacon-News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 S. River, Aurora, IL 60506Dave Parro, Sports Editor 630-844-5911
Fax: 630-844-1043
Kane County Chronicle . . . . . . . . 1000 Randall Rd., Geneva, IL 60134Brian Schaumburg, Sports Editor 630-232-9222
Fax: 630-232-4962
Fox Valley Labor News . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.O. Box 4155, Aurora, IL 60507Carter Crane, Editor 630-897-4022
Fax: 630-892-3873
Daily Herald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3805-A Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174630-587-8623
Fax: 630-587-8639
Kendall County Publications . . . . . 222 Bridge St., Yorkville, IL 60560630-533-7034
Fax: 630-533-7085
Oswego Ledger-Sentinel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Box #669, Oswego, IL 60611630-554-8565
Fax: 630-554-7560
Regional PrintChicago Tribune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60611Metro Sports 312-222-3474
Fax: 312-828-9392
Chicago Sun-Times . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 N. Orleans, Chicago, IL 60654College Sports 312-321-2247
Radio/TVWSPY (107.1 fm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Broadcast Center, Plano, IL 60545WFXV (TV-30) 630-552-1000Greg Burks, Sports Director Fax: 630-552-9000
Comcast (ch. 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 W. 5th Street, Naperville, IL 60563630-552-1000
Wire ServicesAssociated Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60601Sports Desk 312-781-0500
Fax: 312-781-1989
United Press International . . . . . 360 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60601Sports Desk 312-781-1600
Fax: 312-781-1603
LUKE CUTKOMPSpecial Teams/Defensive Line
Luke Cutkomp enters his second season with the AU football program.Cutkomp comes to AU from CarrollCollege, where he served as DefensiveLine Coach for two seasons. He waspreviously a Student Assistant Coach at his alma mater, Wartburg College,
where he served as Defensive Line/Linebackers/Tight EndsStudent Assistant Coach.
Cutkomp was a tight end on Wartburg’s 1999 IowaIntercollegiate Athletic Conference championship team, and he is a member of the American Football CoachesAssociation. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree inelementary education from Wartburg College in 2003.
ROB BIERITZDefensive Backs
Rob Bieritz returns to the AU coachingstaff as Defensive Backs Coach. Prior tohis tenure as a coach at AU, Bieritz playedone season for the Spartans in 2004. In hissenior season, Bieritz was named Illini-Badger Second-Team All-Conference,caught 48 passes for 815 yards and ninetouchdowns, including an 85-yard touchdown catch (tying aschool single game record).
JASON WAGNEROffensive Line
Jason Wagner returns to the AUcoaching staff as Offensive Line Coach.Prior to joining the Spartans, Wagner wasAssistant Football Coach at Coe Collegefor one season, where he assisted withthe offensive line. Previous to his stint at Coe, Wagner spent six years at the
University of Wisconsin—Stevens Point, two as AssistantCoach and four as a player. As a student-athlete at theUniversity of Wisconsin—Stevens Point, Wagner was anoffensive lineman, helping lead the Pointers to three WIACtitles and two appearances in the NCAA NationalChampionship playoffs. Wagner was a two-time First-TeamAll-Conference offensive lineman, a First- and Third-TeamAll-Region selection and an All-American in 2000.
Wagner earned a bachelor’s degree in health promotions/wellness from the University of Wisconsin—Stevens Point.He earned his master’s degree in sports management fromCalifornia University of Pennsylvania in 2006.
He is married to Jen, a current ATI (Athletic andTherapeutic Institute) Athletic Trainer at AU; the coupleresides in Yorkville, IL.
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ROB ERICKSONDefensive Coordinator/Linebackers
Rob Erickson enters his secondseason with the AU football program.Erickson comes to AU from theUniversity of Wisconsin–Stevens Point,where he served as DefensiveCoordinator/Secondary Position Coachin 2004 and as Secondary Position Coach
in 2003. Prior to that he was coaching at his alma mater,University of Wisconsin—Platteville, where he served asOutside Linebacker Coach (2002). Before his collegiatecoaching experience, Erickson spent two seasons at StevensPoint Area Senior High (SPASH).
Erickson played four years of collegiate football atUniversity of Wisconsin—Platteville, where he served asTeam Captain (1999), was a four-year starter at free safetyand led the team in interceptions in 1997-1999. He playedhigh school football at SPASH.
Erickson earned a master’s degree in education in 2005and a bachelor’s degree in education in 2003, both fromUniversity of Wisconsin–Stevens Point.
Erickson and his wife, Kelly, have a daughter, Maya and ason, Jared.
KEVIN DOHERTYOffensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Kevin Doherty is in his fifth season at AU and the second as the Spartans’Offensive Coordinator. He returned to hisalma mater after serving as QuarterbacksCoach at MacMurray College (2000-2001).Prior to that, he was at Capital University(1997-1999). He also spent one year at the University ofDubuque in Iowa. Before joining the college ranks, he was atGeneva High School (1995).
Doherty played football at St. Charles High School,followed by serving as a two-year starter for the Spartans at AU.
Doherty earned a bachelor’s degree in physical educationfrom AU in 1995. He also received a master’s in publicadministration from the University of Illinois at Springfield, in 2003.
Doherty, his wife, Amber, and son, Colin, reside in St. Charles, IL.
Meet the Assistant Coaches
E. J. JONESRunning Backs
E.J. Jones returns to the AU coachingstaff as Running Backs Coach. Jones hasexperience at the highest level — theNational Football League. From 1984 to1987, Jones played for the Kansas CityChiefs (1984-85), Chicago Bears (1986-Injured Reserve) and Dallas Cowboys
(1987). A graduate of Kansas University with a bachelor’sdegree in communication, Jones was a three-year letterwinner as a Jayhawk.
RYAN SCHRADERDefensive Backs
Ryan Schrader joins the AU coachingstaff as Defensive Backs Coach, primarilyworking with the safeties. Schraderreturns to the AU football program,having played from 2001-2004 underCoach Jim Scott as a safety. In his career,Schrader was a two-time captain. As asenior, he was named “Mr. Spartan” as the 2004 footballMost Valuable Player, after recording 95 tackles, six tacklesfor loss and five pass break-ups. He was named Illini-BadgerFootball Conference All-Conference (Second Team), IBFCAcademic All-Conference and 2004 Academic All-District VCollege Division Third-Team as a senior. As a junior he wasnamed First-Team Illini-Badger Football Conference.
Meet the Athletic Trainers
3AU Football
STEVIE BAKER-WATSONAthletic Trainer
TERRY SMITHAssistant
Athletic Trainer
Meet the Student Managers
COLIN SMITH
Meet the Assistant Coaches
JOE FOLLIARDWide Receivers
Joe Folliard joins the AU coachingstaff as Wide Receivers Coach. Folliardreturns to the AU football program,having played from 2001-2005. In hiscareer, Folliard was named 2005 Third-Team Football Gazette All-North Region,Illini-Badger Football Conference Wide
Receiver of the Year and Illini-Badger Football ConferenceFirst Team All-Conference. In his career, Folliard had 78catches for 1,167 yards and 12 touchdowns, 30 carries for157 yards and three touchdowns and six completions for 68yards and three interceptions.
ROBBIE PARRYDefensive Backs
Robbie Parry joins the AU coaching staff as Defensive Backs Coach. Parryreturns to the AU football program,having played two seasons (2004-2005). Inhis career, Parry was named 2005Preseason Second Team All-American(D3football.com and Lindy’s), 2005 FootballGazette Third-Team All-North Region, 2004 D3football.comHonorable Mention All-American, 2004 Football GazetteSecond Team All-North Region, 2004 and 2005 Illini-BadgerFootball Conference Defensive Back of the Year and Illini-Badger Football Conference First Team All-Conference. On thefield, he finished with 120 tackles, 36 pass break-ups andseven interceptions.
SAM SPELLMAN
ALLISON FITZGERALD EMALEE LEHR
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The 2006 Aurora University football team has a muchdifferent make up than last season’s Spartans who finished5-5 overall and 5-2 in the Illini-Badger Football Conference.A much younger Spartans team will have to come togetherunder second-year coach Rich Duncan.
The keys for the 2006 Spartans will be the replacementof nine defensive starters, effectively establishing the rungame and making plays on special teams. Duncan believesthis will be a much smoother process because this is his sec-ond year with many of the players. “Our kids will be morecomfortable and they know what is expected of them,” stat-ed Duncan.
The defensive side of the football will see many newfaces getting playing time, that Duncan and DefensiveCoordinator Rob Erickson expect to be up tempo and forcepressure. With the loss of many key seniors from the 2005season, Coach Duncan looks for players to fill the void.Brandon McIntosh returns to AU for his senior season atdefensive end and will anchor the defensive line along withsophomore defensive linemen Harvey Van Cleave III andMarcus Goedken. Juniors John Dahman and DominikChandler and freshman Pat Funk look to pressure opposingquarterbacks as well.
Senior linebacker Chris McAndrew, who moved to line-backer after playing the three previous seasons at runningback, and junior linebacker Brent Baker (19.0 tackles, onesack, one forced fumble), will be a key player in the defen-sive midfield. Freshmen Michael DeVries and DaveGesiakowski will vie for playing time harassing opposingoffenses. Senior Austin Deer (39.5 tackles) will lead the sec-ondary with sophomore Matt Meyer; Juniors Eric Scott andNick Gniedziejko and freshman Tony Musaraca will join tocause havoc in the defensive backfield along with Deer.
Like the defense, the offense is looking for players tograsp opportunities and breakout seasons. With the loss ofsenior quarterback Andrew Hornung due to injury, Duncanwill depend on a trio of freshmen quarterbacks to run theAU offense. Matt McGary, Matt Nelleman and David Manny
all will compete to see a good amount of playing time inorder to find the right man for the job. Protecting thesethree young quarterbacks will be a strong group of offensivelinemen. In the mix for a starting job are returning startersseniors Nick Koch (All-IBFC First Team) and Mike MurphyJr.. Also, sophomores Ryne Haberkorn, Don Robinson,Casey Schmit and freshman John McBurrows look to helpgive time to the young quarterbacks in the passing game.
The offensive linemen will open holes for a solid groupof running backs. Led by junior Brent Harner (63 yards on29 attempts). Duncan believes the run game will be a hugefactor to this year’s team and will establish the physical styleof play AU has been known for over the years. Harner will bejoined by sophomore Dan DeBosschere and a group offreshmen looking to prove that AU has a balanced attack onoffense. Those freshmen include Cody DeGrush, RyneReder and Rick Howell. Senior Nick Paxson (159 yards on30 attempts) will return as the Spartan’s fullback. JuniorAaron Harmon (3 catches for 70 yards) will assume the roleof Tight End.
The group of young quarterbacks will be throwing to agroup of talented wide-receivers. Senior Danny Mackinson(234 yards on 19 catches), junior Travis Paro (switching overfrom running back) and sophomore Corey Cowan will dotheir best to get open for their young quarterbacks. Alsolooking to help in the receiving game, are freshmen RyanMilus, Zach Sitter and Aaron Snyder.
The Spartans special teams will have a new look as wellin 2006. Sophomore Mike Lund will assume the puntingduties and he will be joined by senior James Unger (19-27pats). Freshmen Nate Rapp, Matt Kletti and Andrew Price allare battling to handle the kickoff and field goals duties forthe Spartans.
The 2006 Spartans will look to turn their youthful exu-berance into an Illini-Badger Football Conference champi-onship and another trip to the NCAA Division III playoffs.
2006 Spartans Roundup
2006 Official NCAA Roster
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NO. NAME HT. WT. YR. POS. HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL
1 James Unger 6’1” 175 Jr K Indian Head Park, IL/Lyons Township
2 Aaron Harmon 6’4” 215 Jr TE Johnsburg, IL/Johnsburg
3 Cody DeGrush 5’10” 185 Fr RB Morris, IL/Morris
4 Dan Dailey 5’6” 155 So DB Chicago, IL./Morgan Park
5 Nate Rapp 5’9” 173 Fr K Bloomington, IL/Normal Community
6 Tony Musaraca 5’11” 175 Fr DB Sugar Grove, IL/Kaneland
8 Rick Howell 5’8” 165 Fr RB Round Lake, IL/Grant Community
9 Miguel Delgadillo 5’8” 160 Fr DB McHenry, IL/McHenry West
10 Malcome Bennett 5’9” 190 Fr DB Chicago, IL/Longwood
11 Michael Lund 6’0” 160 So P Lansing, IL/Thornton Fractional South
13 Mathew McGary 6’4” 200 Fr QB Aurora, IL/West Aurora
14 Mathew Nelleman 6’2” 190 Fr QB Griffith, IN/Griffith
15 David Manny 6’0” 190 Fr QB St. Charles, IL/St. Charles North
16 Matt Kletti 6’0” 195 So K/P Menasha, WI/Kimberly
18 Nick Gniedziejko 5’10” 175 Jr DB Mokena, IL/Lincoln Way East
19 Ryne Reder 5’7” 160 Fr RB Aurora, IL/Marmion Academy
20 Justin Battaglia 5’10” 160 Fr RB Downers Grove, IL/Downers Grove South
21 Andrew Price 6’1” 175 Fr K/P Elburn, IL/St. Charles North
22 Brent Harner 5’11” 185 Jr RB Sugar Grove, IL/Kaneland
25 Paul Rendell 5’10” 185 Fr RB Mooseheart, IL/Mooseheart
26 Nick Paxson 5’10” 210 Sr RB Plainfield, IL/Plainfield
27 Doug Neal 6’0” 165 Fr DB Bridgeview, IL/Argo Community
28 Mike Palmer 6’0” 185 Fr DB Oakwood, IL/Oakwood
29 Reed Sullivan 5’11” 175 Fr DB Decatur, IL/Maroa- Forsyth
30 Chris Jackowiak 5’11” 210 So LB Woodstock, IL/Woodstock
31 Eric Scott 5’11” 160 Jr DB Elgin, IL/Larkin
32 John Dahman 6’1” 230 Jr DL Decatur, IL/MacArthur
33 Dan DeBosschere 6’0” 185 So RB Streamwood, IL/Streamwood
34 Dave Gesiakowski 5’11” 185 Fr LB Carol Stream, IL/Glenbard North
36 Chris McAndrew 5’10” 210 Sr LB Bloomington, IL/Olympia
37 Ray Boro 5’11” 210 Fr LB McHenry, IL/McHenry East
38 Austin Deer 5’10” 165 Sr DB Fisher, IL/Fisher
39 Trevor Campbell 5’10” 205 Fr LB Chicago Heights, IL/Rich East
40 Matt Meyer 6’0” 175 So DB Yorkville, IL/Yorkville
41 Shane Fogleman 5’10” 230 So FB Sunrise, FL/Parkway Academy
42 Devon Lindsay 6’0” 200 Fr LB Bloomington, IL/Normal
43 Dan Marko 6’0” 195 Fr LB Antioch, IL/Antioch Community
44 Brent Baker 5’11” 220 Jr LB Sandwich, IL/Sandwich
45 Dustin Dorgan 6’4” 220 Fr DL Palos, IL/Alan B. Shepard
46 Augie LeBeau 5’8” 205 So RB Momence, IL/Bishop McNamara
47 Alex Boro 5’11” 206 Fr DL McHenry, IL/McHenry East
48 Mike Budzinski 5’10” 195 Fr LB Minooka, IL/Minooka
50 Michael DeVries 6’1” 225 Fr LB Princeville, IL/Princeville
51 Brandon McIntosh 6’0” 200 Jr DL Lauderhill, FL/American Heritage
53 Joshua Norton 6’1” 220 Fr LB Maroa, IL/Forsyth
55 Casey Schmit 6’3” 270 So OL Jesup, IA/Jesup
57 Tyson Pittman 5’10” 285 Fr OL Normal, IL/Normal Community
58 Dan Maples 6’0” 270 Fr OL Charleston, IL/Charleston
NO. NAME HT. WT. YR. POS. HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL
60 Zack Steven 6’1” 290 Fr OL Griffith, IN/ Griffith
61 Brian Halwix 5’11” 230 Fr OL Fox Lake, IL/ Grant
62 Andrew Tillesen 6’3” 250 Fr OL Palm Harbor, FL/East Lake
64 Harvey Van Cleave III 5’11” 225 So DL Morris, IL/Morris
65 Alex Bertrand 6’4” 315 Fr DL Peru, IL/Lasalle- Peru
66 Chris Hartman 6’0” 280 Fr OL Annawan, IL/Annawan
67 Eric Woosley 6’1” 260 So OL Villa Park, IL/Willowbrook
68 Adrian Kibiersza 6’2” 270 Fr OL Des Plaines, IL/Maine West
69 Eric Rodriguez 5’11” 315 Fr DL Lyons, IL/Morton West
70 Mike Murphy Jr. 6’3” 305 Sr OL St. Charles, IL/Burlington Central
71 Dominik Chandler 6’1” 250 Jr DL Mendota, IL/Mendota
72 Don Robinson 6’0” 295 So OL Vero Beach, FL/Vero Beach
74 John McBurrows 6’0” 280 Fr OL Monee, IL/Crete Monee
75 Nick Koch 6’3” 300 Sr OL Chebanse, IL/Clifton Central
76 Tom Sroka 6’0” 270 Fr DL Bridgeview, IL/Argo
77 Ryne Haberkorn 6’1” 275 So OL Watseka, IL/Watseka
79 Chris Berry 6’1” 275 Fr OL Woodridge, IL/Morton West
80 Ryan Milus 6’2” 217 Fr TE Peru, IL/Saint Bede Academy
81 Danny Mackinson 6’2” 165 Sr WR Pontiac, IL/Pontiac
82 Zach Sitter 6’2” 175 Fr WR Dixon, IL/Dixon
83 Jimmy Hunt 6’3” 185 Sr WR Melbourne, FL/Eau Gallie
84 Cory Cowan 6’2” 180 So WR Peoria Heights, IL/Peoria Notre Dame
85 Bryan Shore 6’2” 227 So TE Chadwick, IL/Milledgeville
86 Aaron Snyder 6’0” 170 Fr WR North Aurora, IL/West Aurora
88 Michael Abel 6’3” 185 Fr WR Lansing, IL/Thornton Fractional South
90 Rodrigo Ruiz 6’0” 210 Fr DL Streator, IL/Streator
92 Marcus Goedken 6’2” 255 So DL Sugar Grove, IL/Kaneland
93 Brad Schmidt 6’0” 270 Fr DL Kincaid, MI/South Fork
94 Ryan Engelbarts 6’2” 180 FR TE Franklin Grove, IL/Ashton-Franklin Center
95 Donald Bell Jr 6’1” 280 Sr DL Richton Park, IL/Rich Central
96 Pat Funk 6’1” 230 Fr DL Morris, IL/Morris
97 Mitch Katkus 6’1” 220 Fr DL St. Charles, IL/St. Charles North
99 Matt Barron 5’11” 230 So DL Prophetstown, IL/Prophetstown
HEAD COACH/TIGHT ENDS: Rich Duncan
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR/LINEBACKERS: Rob Erickson
OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR/QUARTERBACKS: Kevin Doherty
DEFENSIVE LINE/SPECIAL TEAMS: Luke Cutkomp
DEFENSIVE SECONDARY (SAFETIES): Ryan Schrader
OFFENSIVE LINE: Jason Wagner
RUNNING BACKS: E.J. Jones
RECEIVERS: Joe Folliard
DEFENSIVE SECONDARY (CORNERBACKS): Robbie Parry and Rob Bieritz
ATHLETIC TRAINER: Stevie Baker-Watson
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER: Terry Smith
#95 DONALD DUVALE BELL JR.-DL,6'1",280, Sr,Richton Park, IL/Rich Central HS College as a Junior (’05): Appeared in 10games, recording seven solo tackles, 26 assistsand three tackles for losses. College as aSophomore (’04): Attended HarperCommunity College and was a member of the
National Championship football team. College as a Freshman(’03): Attended Harper Community College and was a memberof the National Championship football team. High School:Attended Rich Central High School and played two years ofvarsity football and was named Honorable Mention All-Conference. Personal: Born 2/22/85 in Chicago. IL. Family:Donald and Annette Bell. He has one brother, Christopher andone sister, Chinita. Hobbies: Baseball. Major: Criminal Justice.Minor: Business Administration.
#10 MALCOME BENNETT-DB, 5'9",190,FrChicago, IL/Longwood HS High School: Attended Longwood HighSchool and played varsity football underCoach Charles Hatfield. He was named TeamMVP and offensive MVP as a senior. Personal:Born 8/3/88 in Tampa, FL. Family: SpencerBennett and JoAnn Harrison. He has threebrothers, Spencer, Brandon and Eric, and one sister, Marshae.Hobbies: Music, television and friends. Major: Biology.
#79 CHRIS BERRY, OL,6'4",275, Fr,Woodridge, IL/Morton West HS High School: Attended Morton West HighSchool and played three years of varsityfootball under Coaches Anthony Grazzhi andJoe Tedeschi. As a senior was named Captain,All-Area and All-West Suburban Gold.Competed in three years of varsity track and
field under Coach Joe Gianeschi. He was a All-Conference allthree years, a conference champion in indoor and outdoor shotput as a sophomore and senior, discus champ as a sophomoreand senior, sectional discus champ as a junior and senior and astate qualifier in the shot put and discus as a junior and in thediscus as a senior. Personal: Born 1/22/88 in Lyons, IL. Family:Jeff and Sabrina Berry. He has one brother, Thomas, and onesister, Katherine. Hobbies: Guitar, sports, music, computers andvideo games. Major: Computer Science.
#65 ALEX BERTRAND, OL, 6'4", 315, Fr,Peru, IL/Lasalle-Peru HSHigh School: Attended Lasalle-Peru HighSchool. Played four years of varsity footballunder Greg Sarver and competed in four yearsof varsity track under Coach Jake Burke.Personal: Born 6/16/87 in Spring Valley, IL.Family: Jeanne and Louis Bertrand. He has onebrother, Adam, and two sisters, Alisha and Abby. Hobbies: Musicand cars. Major: Undecided.
#88 MIKE ABEL, WR, 6'3", 185, Fr,Lansing, IL/Thornton Fractional South HSHigh School: Attended Thorton FractionalSouth High School. Played two years ofvarsity football under Coach Tom Padjen andwas named All-Conference as a senior. Healso played two years of varsity baseballunder Coach Ken Reynolds and was a
member of two conference championship teams. Personal:Born 6/25/88 in Olympia Fields, IL. Family: Rich and DebbieAbel, Mike and Lynn Villareal. He has one brother, Jeremy, andone sister, Jennifer. Hobbies: Watching television and golf.Major: Criminal Justice.
#44 BRENT BAKER, LB, 5'11", 220, Jr,Sandwich, IL/Sandwich HS College as a Sophomore (’05): Appeared ineight games, recording nine solo tackles, 20assists and one sack. College as a Freshman(’04): Played in five games, recording four andone half tackles and one quarterback sack.High School: Attended Sandwich HighSchool. Played three years of varsity football under Coach TomUnruh. Named Team Captain, All-Area, All-Conference andDefensive MVP. Played two years of varsity basketball. Personal:Born 12/25/85 in DeKalb, IL. Family: David and Candace Baker.He has one sister, Kelsey. Hobbies: Golf, fishing and boating.Major: Accounting.
#99 MATT BARRON, DL, 5'11", 270, So,Prophetstown, IL/Prophetstown HS College as a Sophomore (’05): Sat out due toinjury. College as a Freshman (’04): Played inseven games, recording seven tackles and twoquarterback sacks. High School: AttendedProphetstown High School. Played four yearsof varsity football under Coach Chris Lindsey.
Named Second Team All-Conference as a senior and HonorableMention All-Conference as a sophomore. Played four years ofvarsity wrestling. Named First Team All-Conference as a senior,Second Team All-Conference as a junior and sophomore andHonorable Mention All-Conference as a freshman. Personal:Born 5/6/84 in Yorktown, VA. Family: Shawn Miniel. He hasthree sisters, Julia, Sarah and Tori. Hobbies: Hunting andfishing. Major: Elementary Education.
#20 JUSTIN BATTAGLIA, RB, 5'10",160,FrDowners Grove, IL/Downers Grove South HSHigh School: Attended Downers Grove SouthHigh School. Played one year of varsityfootball under Coach John Belskis. He alsowrestled for one year under Coach RickLeBlanc. Personal: Born 6/19/87 in Hinsdale,IL. Family: Chuck and Linda Battaglia. He hasone brother, Eric. Hobbies: Sports. Major: Physical Education.
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#84 COREY COWAN, WR, 6'2", 180, So,Peoria Heights, IL/Notre Dame HSCollege as a Freshman (’05): Was primarily amember of the junior varsity squad. HighSchool: Attended Peoria Notre Dame HighSchool and played two years of varsityfootball under Coach Tim Heinz. He wasnamed All-Mid State 6 as a junior and senior
and Washington Sun-Times First-Team All-Area as a senior.Personal: Born 5/22/87 in Peoria, IL. Family: Scott and TammyCowan. He has one brother, Zac. Hobbies: Sports, video games,music and hanging out with friends. Major: Accounting. Minor:Physical Education-Coaching.
#32 JOHN DAHMAN, DL, 6'1", 250, Jr,Decatur, IL/MacArthur HSCollege as a Sophomore (’05): AttendedAurora University but did not play football.College as a Freshman (’04): Was primarily amember of the junior varsity squad. HighSchool: Attended MacArthur High School.Played three years of varsity football underCoach Cordell Ingram. Named captain as a senior and Big 12Leadership as a junior and senior. Personal: Born 3/23/86 inDecatur, IL. Family: Kenny and Suzanne Dahman. He has onebrother, Joe and one sister, Ashley. Major: Physical Education.Minor: Coaching.
#4 DAN DAILEY, DB, 5'6", 160, So,Chicago, IL/Morgan Park HSCollege as a Freshman (’05): Appeared in one game, recording one tackle. High School:Attended Morgan Park High School andplayed two years of varsity football underCoach Lexie Spurlock and wrestled for threeyears under Coach Dino Amandola. Personal:
Born 7/20/87 in Frankfurt, Germany. Family: Alice Sanders. Hehas two brothers, Nathan (twin) and Bindall and two sisters,Letiza and LaSharon. Major: Criminal Justice and Spanish.
#33 DANIEL DEBOSSCHERE, RB, 6'0",180, So,Streamwood, IL/Streamwood HSCollege as a Freshman (’05): Appeared inseven games, gaining 255 yards on 81 carries.He also recorded one solo tackle and threeassists. High School: Attended StreamwoodHigh School and played two years of varsityfootball under Coach Scott Zuhlke. As a senior he was namedTeam Offensive MVP. He played two years of varsity baseballunder Coach Steve Gertz. He was named Honorable MentionAll-Area as a junior and most important infielder as a senior.Personal: Born 7/11/87 in Chicago. Family: Steven andRosemarie DeBosschere. He has one sister, Deana. Hobbies:Music, girls, computers and Halo. Major: Business. Minor:Computer Science.
#47 ALEX BORO , 5'11", 206, Fr,McHenry, IL/McHenry East HSHigh School: Attended McHenry East HighSchool and played varsity football. Personal:Born 7/16/88 in McHenry, IL. Family: DebraBoro. He has two brothers, Ray, who alsoplays for AU, and Jim. He also has a sister,Mariann. Hobbies: Sports and working out.
Major: Nutrition and Health Promotion. Minor: Business.
#37 RAY BORO, LB, 5'11", 210, Fr,McHenry, IL/McHenry East HSHigh School: Attended McHenry East HighSchool and played varsity football. Personal:Born 7/16/88 in McHenry, IL. Family: DebraBoro. He has two brothers, Alex, who alsoplays for AU, and Jim. He also has a sister,Mariann. Hobbies: Video games and sports.Major: Criminal Justice.
#48 MIKE BUDZINSKI, LB, 5'10", 195, Fr,Minooka, IL/Minooka HSHigh School: Attended Minooka High School.Played two years of varsity football underCoach Bert Kooi. He was named All-Conference his junior and senior seasons andTeam Defensive MVP as a senior. He alsocompeted in two years of varsity track.
Personal: Born 4/14/87 in Joliet, IL. Family: Ron and JudyBudzinski. He has one sister, Lauren. Major: Business.
#39 TREVOR CAMPBELL, LB, 5'10", 205, Fr,Chicago Heights, IL/Rich East HSHigh School: Attended Rich East High School.Played varsity football under Coach AlanGreenburg and was named Most Improved,Co-Captain and Best Teammate his seniorseason. Personal: Born 1/13/88 in OlympiaFields, IL. Family: Kenneth and LarisaCampbell. Hobbies: Video games and television. Major: PhysicalEducation.
#71 DOMINIK CHANDLER, DL, 6'1", 250, Jr,Mendota, IL/Mendota HSCollege as a Sophomore (’05): Played in onegame for the Spartans and had one assist.College as a Freshman (’04): Was a memberof AU’s junior varsity squad. High School:Played two years of varsity football underCoach John McKenzie. Named All-Conference
as a senior, and Second Team All-Conference as a junior.Personal: Born 3/2/86 in Mendota, IL. Family: James andDoreen Chandler. Has has two brothers, Nathan and Jacob.Hobbies: Sports, video games and computers. Major: Math andComputer Science.
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#45 DUSTIN DORGAN, DL, 6'4", 220, Fr,Palos, IL/Alan B. Shepard HSHigh School: Attended Alan B. Shepard HighSchool. Played three years of varsity footballunder Coach Andrew Peines. He also wrestledfor three years under Coach Matt Barham.Personal: Born 12/23/87 in Palos Heights, IL.Family: Glenn and Holly Dorgan. He has
three sisters: Rachel, Dawn and Michelle. Hobbies: Art, rugbyand animals. Major: Pre-Veterinary Medicine. Minor: Business.
#38 AUSTIN DEER, DB, 5'10", 165, Sr,Fisher, IL/Fisher HSCollege as a Junior (’05): Appeared in 10games, recording 25 solo tackles, 29 assistsand one tackle for a loss. College as aSophomore (’04): Played in seven games andhad 11.5 tackles. College as a Freshman (’03):Primarily a member of AU’s junior varsity.
Squad. High School: Attended Fisher High School. Played threeyears of varsity football under Coach Matt Leng. Named SpecialMention All-Conference junior and senior years. Played threeyears of varsity basketball under Coach Rick Sparrow. NamedSecond Team All-Conference junior and senior years. He ranfour years of varsity track under Coach Gary Jackson. Indoorstate qualifier senior year. Personal: Born 10/24/84 inChampaign, IL. Family: Rodney and Cathy Deer. He has onebrother, Alex and one sister, Alicia. Hobbies: Sports andtelevision. Major: Pre-Physical Therapy.
#3 CODY DEGRUSH, RB, 5'10", 185, Fr,Morris, IL/Morris HSHigh School: Attended Morris High SchoolPlayed three years of varsity football underCoach George Dergo, where he was amember of the state championship team hissenior season and state runner-up team hisjunior season. He was named All-Conferencehis senior season, along with being Most Improved Player. Heplayed three years of varsity baseball under Coach Todd Keinand was named a team captain his senior season. Personal:Born 8/9/88 in Joliet, IL. Family: Corey and Renee DeGrush. Hehas one brother, Zach, who plays on the baseball team at AU.Hobbies: Weightlifting, pool and darts. Major: Undecided.
#9 MIGUEL DELGADILLO, DB, 5'8", 160, Fr,McHenry, IL/McHenry West HSHigh School: Attended McHenry West HighSchool. Played two years of varsity football.Personal: Born 2/3/88 in Palentine, IL.Family: Jose and Maria Delgadillo. He hasfour brothers: Marco, Jose, Art and Vic.Hobbies: Poker. Major: Secondary Education.
Minors: History and Spanish.
#50 MICHAEL DEVRIES, LB, 6'1", 225, Fr,Princeville, IL/Princeville HSHigh School: Attended Princeville HighSchool. Earned three varsity letters whileplaying under Coach Rollin Arnett. Wasnamed All-Conference three consecutiveyears. He was also named All-State and All-Area his senior year. Played four years ofvarsity baseball under Coach Erik Walles, where he was namedTeam MVP his senior year. Personal: Born 9/11/87 in Peoria, IL.Family: James and Mary DeVries. He has three brothers: Brian,Joel and Patrick. He has one sister, Jessica. Major: AthleticTraining.
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Aurora University and the Spartan football program losta highly dedicated student-athlete in August of 2006. JuniorLinebacker Sean Elliott was a two-year letter winner for theSpartans. Sean had an engaging personality on and off thefield and will be missed by the entire AU campuscommunity.
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#94 RYAN ENGELBARTS, TE, 6'2", 180, Fr,Franklin Grove, IL/Ashton-Franklin Center HSHigh School: Attended Ashton-FranklinCenter High School. Played three years ofvarsity football under Coach Justin Ebert. Hewas named All-Conference his senior year.Personal: Born 11/6/87 in Dixon, IL. Family:
Amy Floto and Randy Engelbarts. He has one brother, Jesse, andone sister, Amanda. Hobbies: Fishing, hunting and videogames. Major: Physical Education. Minor: Coaching.
#41 SHANE FOGELMAN, FB, 5'10", 230, So,Sunrise, FL/Packway AcademyCollege as a Freshman (’05): Primarily amember of AU’s junior varsity. High School:Attended Packway Academy and playedvarsity football under Coach Harold Pearson.As a senior, was named All-County HonorableMention, best grade point average on theteam, played in the Florida North/South All-Star game and received the Brian Piccolo AthleticScholar Award. Personal: Born 3/1/86 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.Family: Donna and John Fleming. He has two sisters, Merissaand Brittani. Hobbies: Sports and relaxing. Major: AthleticTraining. Minor: Physical Education.
#96 PATRICK FUNK, DL, 6'1", 230, Fr,Morris, IL/Morris HSHigh School: Attended Morris High School.Played two years of varsity football underCoach George Dergo, where he was namedSecond-Team All-Conference, Morris DailyHerald All-Area, and Joliet Herald HonorableMention. Personal: Born 6/7/88 in Maywood,
IL. Family: Marcie and Vince Funk. He has two brothers,Andrew and Ryan, and one sister, Madeline. Hobbies: Fishing,poker and bags. Major: Physical Education. Minor: Coaching.
#34 DAVE GESIAKOWSKI, LB, 5'11", 185, Fr,Carol Stream, IL/Glenbard North HSHigh School: Attended Glenbard North HighSchool. Played two years of varsity footballunder Coach Dale Evans and Ryan Wilkens.He was a senior captain and All-ConferenceHonorable Mention. He also wrestled for twoyears under Coach Mark Helm and playedbaseball under Coach Mike Franzen. Personal: Born 5/21/88 inWarrenville, IL. Family: John and Joyce Gesiakowski. He has onebrother, Kenny, and one sister, Sarah. Hobbies: Music, moviesand sports. Major: Physical Education. Minor: Health.
#18 NICK GNIEDZIEJKO, DB, 5'10", 175, Jr,Mokena, IL/Lincoln Way East HSCollege as a Sophomore (’05): Appeared innine games, recording 21 tackles, 12 assists,five and a half tackles for losses, and onesack. College as a Freshman (’04): Played infour games and recorded 4 tackles. HighSchool: Attended Lincoln Way East High
School. Played two years of varsity football under Coach RobZvonar. Personal: Born 12/30/85 in Chicago. Family: Jeff andKaren Gniedziejko. He has one brother, Eric, and one sister,Marci. Hobbies: Sports, movies and video games. Major:Physical Education. Minor: Coaching.
#92 MARCUS GOEDKEN, DL, 6'2", 255, So,Sugar Grove, IL/Kaneland HSCollege as a Freshman (’05): Appeared innine games, recording five tackles and nineassists. High School: Attended Kaneland High School and played two years of varsity footballunder Coach Joe Thorgesen. As a senior wasnamed Suburban Prairie All-Conference, All-Area Defensive Player of the Week and Team Defensive LineMVP. Wrestled for three years under Coach Gary Baum. As asenior was Team MVP and Captain and was an IHSA qualifier at215 pounds as a junior and senior. Personal: Born 10/9/85 inDavenport, IA. Family: Daniel and Leslie Goedken. He has onesister. Hobbies: Sports, fishing and friends. Major:Communication.
#77 RYNE HABERKORN, OL, 6'1", 275, So,Watseka, IL/Watseka HSCollege as a Freshman (’05): Primarily amember of AU’s junior varsity squad. HighSchool: Attended Watseka High School andplayed three years of varsity football underCoach Tom Stark. As a senior was named FirstTeam All-Conference, Captain, All-Area
Special Mention and Special Teams MVP. He played three yearsof varsity baseball under Coach Darrin Hartman. Named MVPas a senior, All-Area Special Mention, Most Improved as a juniorand senior and Best Offense as a junior. Played one year ofvarsity basketball under Coach Bary Bauer. Personal: Born3/18/87 in Watseka, IL. Family: Phillip and Sally Haberkorn. Hehas one sister, Holly Ann. His Grandpa Bergstrom playedfootball at the University of Nebraska. Hobbies: Music, Xboxand Chris Farley movies. Major: Criminal Justice.
#61 BRIAN HALWIX, OL, 5'11", 230, Fr,Fox Lake, IL/Grant HSHigh School: Attended Grant High School.Played two years of varsity football underCoach Mark Barczak. He received the ScholarAthlete Four Year Award. Personal: Born7/21/88 in Park Ridge, IL. Family: LynnHalwix. He has one brother, Jared. Hobbies:Music. Major: Health and Wellness.
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#83 JIMMY HUNT, WR, 6'3", 195, Sr,Melbourne, FL/Eau Gallie HSCollege as a Junior (’05): Appeared in threegames, recording three receptions for 12yards. College as a Sophomore (’04): Was amember of AU’s junior varsity squad. Collegeas a Freshman (’03): Primarily a member ofAU’s junior varsity squad. High School:
Attended Eau Gallie High School. Played two years of varsityfootball under Head Coach Todd Oas. Started in the FloridaNorth/South All-Star game. Played one year of varsity basketballunder Head Coach Chris Gallagher and ran two years of varsitytrack under Coach Kirk Keller. Personal: Born 10/3/84 inMelbourne, FL. Family: James A. Hunt Sr. He has one sister,Mary. Hobbies: Sports and going to the beach. Major: CriminalJustice. Minor: Business Administration.
#30 CHRIS JACKOWIAK, LB, 5'11", 210, So,Woodstock, IL/Woodstock HSCollege as a Freshman (’05): Appeared in twogames, recording two tackles. High School:Attended Woodstock High School and playedtwo years of varsity football under CoachSteve Beard. As a senior was captain and All-Conference. Competed in track under CoachDom Canata and was Captain, fourth in conference (shotput)and Top 5 All-Area (shotput) as a senior. Personal: Born 2/15/87 in Arlington Heights, IL. Family: Bob and Donna Jackowiak. He has one brother, Bobby, and one sister, Andie. Hobbies:Exercising, sports and movies. Major: Physical Education.Minor: Health Education.
#97 MITCH KATKUS, DL, 6'1", 220, Fr,St. Charles, IL/St. Charles North HSHigh School: Attended St. Charles North HighSchool. Played two years of varsity footballunder Coach Mark Gould, where he wasnamed Second Team All-Conference andSecond Team All-Area. Personal: Born8/14/87 in St. Charles, IL. Family: Larry and
Chris Katkus. Hobbies: Hunting and fishing. Major: Business.
#68 ADRIAN KIBIERSZA, OL, 6'2", 270, Fr,Des Plaines, IL/Maine West HSHigh School: Attended Maine West HighSchool. Played two years of varsity footballunder Coach Ray Petnuzza and was namedAll-Conference as a senior. Participated inthree years of varsity track under Coach AndyTrotter, and he was named All-Conference asa junior and senior. Personal: Born 4/27/88 in Des Plaines, IL.Family: Andrew and Teresa Kibiersza. He has one brother, Lukasz (attended AU), and two sisters,Iwana and Barbara. Major: Physical Education.
#2 AARON HARMON, TE, 6'3", 195, Jr,Johnsburg, IL/Johnsburg HSCollege as a Sophomore (’05): Appeared inseven games, recording three receptions for70 yards. College as a Freshman (’04): Was amember of AU’s junior varsity squad. HighSchool: Attended Johnsburg High School.Played two years of varsity football under
Coach Bob Bradshaw and Chad Hetlet. Named Captain as asenior. Played two years of varsity basketball under Coach EdSennett. Personal: Born 5/11/86 in McHenry, IL. Family: Ronand Mindy Harmon. He has one brother, Justin, and two sisters,Lindsay and Amie. Hobbies: Sports and video games. Major:Political Science. Minor: Business, History and InternationalStudies.
#22 BRENT HARNER, RB, 5'11", 185, Jr,Sugar Grove, IL/Kaneland HSCollege as a Sophomore (’05): Appeared inthree games, gaining 63 yards on 29 rushes.College as a Freshman (’04): AttendedChadron State and was named FreshmanMVP. High School: Attended Kaneland HighSchool. Played three years of varsity footballunder Coach Joe Thorgeson. Named All-State, All-Area and All-Conference. Personal: Born 7/28/84 in Aurora, IL. Family: Pauland Beth Harner. He has one brother, Brock, and three sisters,Jennifer, Janelle and Brooke. He is the nephew of former NFLstandout Don Beebe. Hobbies: Sports and hanging out withfamily and friends. Major: Computer Science.
#66 CHRIS HARTMAN, OL, 6'0", 280, Fr,Annawan, IL/Annawan HSHigh School: Attended Annawan HighSchool. Played four years of varsity football.He was named All-Conference (First Team)for three consecutive years. He was namedthe Annawan Most Valuable Lineman forthree consecutive years. He also won four
varsity letters in track under Coach Wayne Braw. Personal: Born9/16/85 in Geneseo, IL. Family: Fran Hartman. He has onebrother, Brian, and one sister, Sheri. Hobbies: Weightlifting.Major: Fitness and Health Promotion. Minor: Business.
#8 RICK HOWELL, RB, 5'8", 165, Fr,Round Lake, IL/Grant Community HSHigh School: Attended Grant High School.Played two years of varsity football underCoach Mark Barczak. He was named All-Conference as a senior. He competed in threeyears of wrestling under Coach Ryan Geist,where he was named All-Conference as ajunior and senior. He also competed in four years of varsitytrack under Coach Tom Evans. Personal: Born 12/29/87 inArlington Heights, IL. Family: Robert and Cathy Howell. He hasone sister, Kailley, who attends AU. His great grandfather was anOlympic Gold Medalist in the 1924 Paris games. Hobbies: Carsand boats. Major: Physical Education. Minor: Coaching.
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#16 MATT KLETTI, K/P, 6'0",195, So,Menasha, WI/Kimberly, HSCollege as a Freshman (’05): AttendedValparaiso University and played football.High School: Attended Kimberly HS andplayed football. Personal: Born 3/28/87 inAppleton, WI. Family: Mike and Sandy Kletti.He has one brother, Andy, and one sister,
Kelley. Hobbies: Working on electronics and cars. Major:Management. Minor: Biology.
#75 NICK KOCH, OL, 6'3", 300, Sr,Chebanse, IL/Clifton Central HS College as a Junior (’05): Named IBFC All-Conference Offensive Lineman (First Team).College as a Sophomore (’04): Named Illini-Badger All-Conference Offensive Lineman(Second Team). College as a Freshman (’03):Named Illini-Badger Offensive LineHonorable Mention All-Conference. High School: AttendedClifton Central High School. Played three years of varsityfootball under Coach Brian Spooner. Named All-State, All-Areaas a senior and All-Conference his sophomore, junior andsenior seasons. Played three years of varsity basketball underCoach Denton and three years of varsity track under CoachSpooner. Personal: Born 12/27/84 in Kankakee, IL. Family:Kathy Koch. Hobbies: Sports. Major: Athletic Training. Minor:Biology and Physiology.
#46 AUGIE LEBEAU, RB, 5'8", 205, So,Momence, IL/Bishop McNamara CatholicCollege as a Freshman (’05): Was primarily amember of the AU junior varsity squad. HighSchool: Attended Bishop McNamara Catholicand played two years of varsity football underCoach Rich Zinnani and two years of varsitywrestling under Coach Dave Zinnani.
Personal: Born 7/22/87 in Milwaukee, WI. Family: Daryl andMargarita LeBeau. He has three brothers, Simon, Tucker andEthan, and one sister, Cassie. Major: Criminal Justice. Minor:Sociology.
#42 DEVON LINDSAY, LB, 6'0", 200, Fr,Bloomington, IL/Normal Community HS High School: Attended Normal CommunityHigh School. Played varsity football underCoach Hud Venerable and was named All-Conference as a senior. Personal: Born5/13/88 in Champaign, IL. Family: MarvinLindsay. He has one brother, Fabian, and onesister, Catharine. Hobbies: Playing guitar, drawing and music.Major: Undecided.
#11 MICHAEL LUND, P/K, 6'0", 160, So,Lansing, IL/Thornton Fractional South HSCollege as a Freshman (’05): Was primarily amember of the AU junior varsity squad. HighSchool: T.F. South High School and playedone year of varsity football under Coach TomPadjen. As a senior, was named All-Conference, Star News Honorable Mention
All-Area and Chicago Sun-Times All-Area. Personal: Born9/19/86 in Hazel Crest, IL. Family: Hans and Betty Lund. He hasthree sisters, Dany, Laura and Jenny. Major: Undecided.
#81 DANNY MACKINSON, WR, 6'2", 165, Sr,Pontiac, IL/Pontiac HSCollege as a Junior (’05): Appeared in 10games, recording 19 receptions for 234 yards.College as a Sophomore (’04): Primarily amember of AU’s junior varsity squad. Collegeas a Freshman (’03): Primarily a member ofAU’s junior varsity squad. High School:Attended Pontiac High School. Played three years of varsityfootball under Coach Mick Peterson. Named First Team All-Conference and All-Area as a senior. Ran four years of varsitytrack under Coach Dave Young. He was Team MVP and All-Areaas a senior. Played two years of varsity basketball under CoachJoe Gura. Personal: Born 2/12/85 in Bloomington, IL. Family:Martin and Susie MacKinson. He has three brothers, Jesse,Rayme and Sam, and two sisters, Abby and Loni. Hobbies:Fishing, playing cards and boating. Major: Education.
#15 DAVE MANNY, QB, 6'0", 190, Fr,St. Charles, IL/St. Charles North HSHigh School: Attended St. Charles North HighSchool. Played three years of varsity footballunder Coach Mark Gould. He was named All-Upstate Eight Honorable Mention and DailyHerald Player of the week as a senior. Hecurrently holds the single season and career
records at St. Charles North in: attempts, completions, yardageand touchdowns. Personal: Born 11/30/87 in St. Charles, IL.Family: Chris and Kim Manny. He has one brother, Christian,and one sister, Stephanie. Hobbies: Wake boarding, golf,hunting and fishing. Major: Business.
#58 DANIEL MAPLES, OL, 6'0", 270, Fr,Charleston, IL/Charleston HSHigh School: Attended Charleston HighSchool. Played two years of varsity footballunder Coach Brian Halsey, where he wasnamed Second Team All-Conference back toback years. Personal: Born 9/8/87 inCharleston, IL. Family: Mark and BarbMaples. He has one brother, Mark Jr., and one sister, Beth.Hobbies: Any outdoor recreation. Major: Criminal Justice.Minor: Psychology.
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#51 BRANDON MCINTOSH, DL, 6'0", 200, Sr,Lauderhill, FL/American Heritage HSCollege as a Junior (’05): Attended AuroraUniversity but did not play football. Collegeas a Sophomore (’04): Played in 10 games,recording 20 tackles and eight assists. He alsohad one sack. College as a Freshman (’03):Played in 10 games. Had 10 tackles (one for
loss) and one sack. High School: Attended American HeritageHigh School and played two years of varsity football underCoach Bryon Walker. He also competed in two years of weightlifting. He received the Patriot Award in both sports as a senior.Personal: Born 8/7/85 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Family: James andSarah McIntosh. He has one brother, James II, and one sister,Gabriella. Relative of Twan Russell of the Atlanta Falcons.Hobbies: Computers and sports. Major: Computer Science.
#40 MATT MEYER, DB, 6'0", 185, So,Yorkville, IL/Yorkville HSCollege as a Freshman (’05): Was primarily amember of the AU junior varsity squad andwas a member of the AU baseball team as apitcher. High School: Attended Yorkville HighSchool and played two years of varsityfootball under Coach Chris Ferko. As a senior,was named All-Conference. Played two years of varsity baseballunder Coach Eric Miller and was named Most Improved Player,All-Conference and received the Team Pitching Award as asenior. Personal: Born 7/16/87 in Aurora, IL. Family: Mike andMary Meyer. He has one brother, Josh. Hobbies: Lifting weightsand guitar. Major: Business Administration.
#80 RYAN MILUS, TE, 6'2", 217, Fr,Peru, IL/Saint Bede AcademyHigh School: Attended St. Bede Academy.Played two years of varsity football underCoach John Bellino. He was named First TeamAll-Conference and All-Area both seasons. Hewas also named Team Offensive MVP hissenior season. Played three years of varsity
basketball where he was named Team MVP his junior andsenior seasons. Personal: Born 12/9/87 in Peru, IL. Family:Dave and Lori Milus. He has one brother, Zach, and two sisters,Gina and Abby. Hobbies: Guitar. Major: Undecided.
#70 MICHAEL MURPHY JR., OL, 6'3", 315,Sr,St. Charles, IL/Burlington Central HSCollege as a Junior (’05): Was a member ofthe AU varsity offensive line. College as aSophomore (’04): Was a member of the AUvarsity offensive line. College as a Freshman(’03): A member of AU’s varsity squad. HighSchool: Attended Burlington Central HighSchool. Played three years of varsity football under Coach DaveSmith. Named All-Conference junior and senior years. Ran fouryears of varsity track under Coach Mike Schmidt. Personal:Born 3/14/85 in Monterey, CA. Family: Michael and JeannieMurphy. He has two brothers, Patrick and Matthew. Hobbies:Sports. Major: Physical Education. Minor: Health Education.
#43 DAN MARKO, LB, 6'0", 195, Fr,Antioch, IL/Antioch Community HSHigh School: Attended Antioch High School.Played two years of varsity football underCoach Del Pechaver. Personal: Born 11/29/87in Berwyn, IL. Family: Philip and MichelleMarko. He has one brother, Chris. Major:Business.
#36 CHRIS MCANDREW, LB, 5'10", 210, Sr,Bloomington, IL/Olympia HSCollege as a Junior (’05): Appeared in ninegames, gaining 254 yards on 66 carries. Healso caught four passes for 30 yards. Ondefensive side of the ball, he recorded twosolo tackles and one assist. College as aSophomore (’04): Played in five games and had 17 rushes for 63yards and one touchdown. College as a Freshman (’03):Primarily a member of AU’s junior varsity squad. High School:Attended Olympia High School. Played two years of varsityfootball under Coach Craig Anderson. Ran one year of varsitytrack under Coach Dave Stein. Personal: Born 10/1/84 inBloomington, IL. Family: Patrick McAndrew and Tammy Deal.He has one brother. Hobbies: Fishing, TV and lifting weights.Major: Athletic Training. Minor: Biology and Physiology.
#74 JOHN MCBURROWS, OL, 6'0", 280, Fr,Monee, IL/Crete Monee HSHigh School: Attended Crete Monee HighSchool. Played four years of varsity footballunder Head Coach Kenneth Smith. He wasnamed All-Conference and Second Team All-Area as a senior. He wrestled for two yearsunder Coach George Hiller, and was named
team MVP both years. He also ran three years of varsity track.Personal: Born 8/19/88 in Chicago Heights, IL. Family: Johnand Frances McBurrows. He has two sisters, Aisha and Faith.Hobbies: Writing and playing chess. Major: Marketing.
#13 MATT MCGARY, QB, 6'4", 200, Fr,Aurora, IL/West Aurora HSHigh School: Attended West Aurora HighSchool. Played two years of varsity footballand was twice named the team offensiveMVP. Personal: Born 5/3/88 in Aurora, IL.Family: John and Suzy McGary. He has onesister, Megan. Hobbies: Watching sports.Major: Business.
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#6 TONY MUSARACA, DB, 5'11", 175, Fr,Sugar Grove, IL/Kaneland HSHigh School: Attended Kaneland HighSchool. Played two years of varsity footballunder Coach Thorgenson. He was named All-Conference, All-Area and Player of the Weekhis senior year. He also competed in twoyears of varsity track under Coach Barron.
Personal: Born 6/25/88 in Aurora, IL. Family: Linda and MarkMusaraca. He has one brother, Mark Jr., and one sister, Maggie.He is the grandson of former AU (at the time Aurora College)football player Charles Musaraca. Hobbies: Motocross andmotorcycles. Major: Undecided.
#27 DOUG NEAL, DB, 6'0", 165, Fr,Bridgeview, IL/Argo Community HSHigh School: Attended Argo High School.Played two years of varsity football underCoach Jim Innis. Personal: Born 2/26/88 inBerwyn, IL. Family: Mitchell and Diane Neal.He has one brother, Greg, and one sister,Michelle. Hobbies: Art. Major: Undecided.
#14 MATT NELLEMAN, QB, 6'2", 190, Fr,Griffith, IN/Griffith HSHigh School: Attended Griffith High School. Played four years of varsity football underCoach Russ Radtke. He was named All-Conference and Second Team All-Area as asenior. He also played three years of varsitybaseball under Coach Brian Jennings and was
named All-Conference as a senior. Personal: Born 1/21/88 inMunster, IN. Family: Mike and Laura Nelleman. He has twobrothers, Mike and Mark. Major: Physical Education.
#53 JOSHUA NORTON, LB, 6'1", 220, Fr,Maroa, IL/Forsyth HSHigh School: Attended Forsyth High School.Played three years of varsity football underCoach Josh Jostes. Named All-Conference hisjunior (Second Team) and senior (First Team)seasons. Was named Defensive MVP both ofthose seasons and chosen to play in the East-
West All Star game his senior year. Personal: Born 8/25/88 inOceanside, CA. Family: Anthony and Lisa Norton. He has twobrothers, Kyle and Mathew. He is also a distant nephew of SamHouston. Hobbies: Fishing, hiking, camping and playing Xbox.Major: Undecided.
#28 MIKE PALMER, DB, 6'0", 185, Fr,Oakwood, IL/Oakwood HSHigh School: Attended Oakwood HighSchool. Played three years of varsity footballunder Coach Gary Denhart. His senior season,he was named All-Conference, All-Area, TeamMVP and he participated in the Eastern StarAll-Star game. Personal: Born 11/8/86 inDanville, IL. Family: James and Teresa Palmer. He has onebrother, Ricky, and one sister, Kayla. Hobbies: Racing. Major:Criminal Justice.
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Meet the Spartans
#26 NICK PAXSON, RB, 5'10", 210, Sr,Plainfield, IL/Plainfield HSCollege as a Junior (’05): Played in 10 games,gaining 159 yards on 30 carries. He also caughtfour passes for 16 yards. College as aSophomore (’04): Played in nine games, had15 rushes for 18 yards and five receptions for56 yards. College as a Freshman (’03): Played
in seven games. Had 12 rushes for 52 yards and seven receptionsfor 58 yards. High School: Attended Plainfield High School.Played two years of varsity football under Coach John Jackson.Named Team Captain and Honorable Mention All-Conference as a senior. Ran two years of varsity track under Coach Jackson.Personal: Born 10/22/84 in Park Ridge, IL. Family: Reid andDiane Paxson. He has two brothers, Reid Jr. and Mike. Hobbies:Romantic dinners and going to the dollar store. Major: PhysicalEducation. Minor: Health.
#57 TYSON PITTMAN, OL, 5'10", 285, Fr,Normal, IL/Normal Community HSHigh School: Attended Normal High School.Played two years of varsity football underCoach Hud Venerable and was named All-Conference (Second Team) his senior season.He also competed in track. Personal: Born2/23/88 in Beliot, WI. Family: Gerald andPamela Pittman. He has two brothers, Durell and Gerald Jr., andone sister, Taylor. Hobbies: Computers and music. Major:Computer Science.
#21 ANDREW PRICE, K/P, 6'1", 175, Fr,Elburn, IL/St. Charles North HSHigh School: Attended St. Charles North HighSchool. Played one year of varsity footballunder Coach Marc Gould and was namedAcademic All-Conference. He played threeyears of varsity tennis under Coach TimMatacio and was named Academic All-
Conference each season and was captain as a senior. Personal:Born 2/22/88 in London, England. Family: Cathy Ling and PaulPrice. He has four brothers, Ethan, Josh, Eric and Bradley.Family was born and raised in England. Hobbies: Football,kicking, tennis, movies, music, boating, skiing, tubing andfriends. Major: Political Science. Minor: Business.
#5 NATHAN RAPP, K, 5'9", 173, Fr,Bloomington, IL/Normal Community HSHigh School: Attended Normal High School.Played two years of varsity football underCoach Hud Venerable, where he was namedSecond Team All-Conference his seniorseason. Personal: Born 5/22/87 in Austin, TX.Family: Ray and Susan Rapp. He has onebrother, Nolan. Hobbies: Guitar. Major: Undecided.
#19 RYNE REDER, RB, 5'7", 160, Fr,Aurora, IL/Marmion AcademyHigh School: Attended Marmion Academy.Played varsity football under Coaches TonyTinerella and Dan Thorpe. He was named All-Conference, All-Area and Team MVP his juniorand senior seasons. He also competed invarsity basketball and baseball. Personal: Born
8/16/87 in Aurora, IL. Parents: Robin and Bonnie Reder. He hasone brother, Robert, and one sister, Danielle. His father alsoattended AU. Hobbies: Sports. Major: Undecided.
#25 PAUL RENDELL, RB, 5'10", 185, Fr,Mooseheart, IL/Mooseheart AcademyHigh School: Attended Mooseheart Academy.Played three years of varsity football underCoach Gary Urwiler. He was named SecondTeam All-Conference as a senior. He alsocompeted in four years of varsity basketballunder Coach Jeff Parales and was namedTeam MVP as a senior. Personal: Born 12/15/87 inBloomington, IL. Family: Shara Rendell. He has one sister,Monica. Hobbies: Anything active. Major: Physical Education.Minor: Mathematics.
#72 DONNIE ROBINSON, OL, 6'0", 295, So,Vero Beach, FL/Vero Beach HSCollege as a Freshman (’05): Was primarily amember of the AU junior varsiy squad. HighSchool: Attended Vero Beach High School andplayed three years of varsity football underCoach Billy Livings. Named First Team All-Area as a junior and senior. Wrestled as a
sophomore on the varsity team under Coach Shannon Dean.Personal: Born 6/25/86 in Santa Monica, CA. Family: Douglasand Linda Robinson. He has one sister, Laurel. His grandpaplayed and coached at the University of Michigan, and hisgodfather was a tour manager for Fleetwood Mac. Hobbies:Scuba diving, fishing, guitar, paintball, softball, rugby, footballand video games. Major: Criminal Justice.
#69 ERIC RODRIGUEZ, DL, 5'11", 315, Fr,Lyons, IL/Morton West HSHigh School: Attended Morton West HighSchool. Played varsity football under CoachJoe Tedeschi and was named Captain hissenior season. Competed on the track andfield team for Coach Joe Gianeshi. Personal:Born 5/22/88 in Chicago. Family: Sal andJoyce Rodriguez. He has one brother, Alex, and two sisters,Sabrina and Lisa. Hobbies: Sports and playing basketball.Major: Physical Education. Minor: Coaching.
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#90 RODRIGO RUIZ, DL, 6'0", 210, Fr,Streator, IL/Streator HSHigh School: Attended Streator High School.Played three years of varsity football underCoach Kelly Kane. He was named All-Conference and Team Captain his seniorseason. Personal: Born 7/11/88 in Ottawa, IL.Family: Manuel and Ernestina Ruiz. He has
two brothers, Victor and Carlos. He has three sisters, Leticia(Keppy), Araceli (Egler) and Cristina. Hobbies: Mountain bikingand paintball. Major: Business.
#93 BRAD SCHMIDT, DL, 6'0", 270, Fr,Kincaid, IL/South Fork HSHigh School: Attended South Park HighSchool. Played three years of varsity footballunder Coach Erick Olsen. He was named All-Conference as a senior season. He also playedtwo years of varsity basketball under CoachClyde Gibson. Personal: Born 1/3/88 inKalamazoo, MI. Family: Julie Schmidt. He has one brother,Steven, and one sister, Jaclyn. Major: Undecided.
#55 CASEY SCHMIT, OL, 6'3", 270, So,Jesup, IA/Jesup HSCollege as a Freshman (’05): Was primarily amember of AU’s junior varsity squad. HighSchool: Attended Jesup High School andplayed four years of football under CoachBruce Wall. Named First Team All-District asa junior and senior. Played four years of
basketball under Coach Nick Donlea. Named First Team All-Conference as a senior and Second Team All-Conference as ajunior. Played four years of baseball under Coach Bruce Wall.Personal: Born 5/4/87 in Waterloo, IA. Family: Clyde andBrenda Schmit. He has one brother and one sister. Hobbies:Iowa Hawkeye and Green Bay Packer football, boating andcards. Major: Fitness and Health Promotion. Minor: BusinessAdministration.
#31 ERIC SCOTT, DB, 5'11", 160, Jr,Elgin, IL/Larkin HSCollege as a Sophomore (’05): Appeared intwo games, recording one tackle and twoassists. College as a Freshman (’04): Was amember of AU’s junior varsity squad. HighSchool: Attended Larkin High School. Playedvarsity football under Coach Dale Schebert.Personal: Born 9/1/86 in Chicago. Family: Keith and CynthiaScott. He has one sister. Hobbies: Sports, video games andmovies. Major: Business Management. Minor: Finance.
#85 BRYAN SHORE, TE, 6'2", 230, So,Chadwick, IL/Milledgeville HSCollege as a Freshman (’05): Was primarily amember of AU junior varsity squad. HighSchool: Attended Milledgeville High Schooland played varsity football under Coach GaryHartje, varsity basketball under Coach BrianRahm and varsity track under Coach Dave
Van Langen. Personal: Born 8/10/87 in Chicago. Family: Thomand Deb Shore. He has two brothers, Geoff and Jason, and one sister, Theresa. Hobbies: Working out and video games. Major:Communication. Minor: Psychology and Spanish.
#82 ZACHARY SITTER, WR, 6'2", 175, Fr,Dixon, IL/Dixon HSHigh School: Attended Dixon High School.Played two years of varsity football underCoach Ryan Reade. He was named All-AreaFirst Team as a senior and he was named All-Conference First Team as both a junior and asenior. Played two years of varsity baseballunder Coach Dan Crawford and was named All-Area, All-Conference and Co-MVP as a senior. Personal: Born 9/26/87 inDixon, IL. Family: Steven and Catherine Sitter. He has onebrother, Joshua, and two sisters, Rebecca and Rachel. Hobbies:Camping and sports. Major: Criminal Justice.
#86 AARON SNYDER, WR, 6'0", 170, Fr,North Aurora, IL/West Aurora HSHigh School: Attended West Aurora HighSchool. Played two years of varsity footballunder CoachMike Runge, where he wasnamed Offensive MVP, All-Conference andAll-Area his senior season. He alsoparticipated in two years of varsity basketball
under Coach Gordy Kerkman and was named All-Conferenceand All-Area his senior season. Personal: Born 10/30/87 inAurora, IL. Family: Jim and Sue Snyder. He has one sister, Jenna.Hobbies: Go-kart racing. Major: Business. Minor: Education.
#76 TOM SROKA, DL, 6'0", 260, Fr,Bridgeview, IL/Argo HSHigh School: Attended Argo High School.Played four years of varsity football underCoach Jim Innis. He also competed in fouryears of track and field under Coach BrianSchutz. Personal: Born 11/18/86 in PalosHills, IL. Family: John and Gail Sroka.Hobbies: Reading. Major: Physical Education. Minor: Health.
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Meet the Spartans
#60 ZACK STEVENS, OL, 6'1", 290, Fr,Griffith, IN/Griffith HSHigh School: Attended Griffith High School. Played two years of varsity football underCoach Russ Radtke and was named IFCA All-State his senior season. Personal: Born6/14/87 in Mishiwaka, IN. Family: Jay andSandra Stevens. He has one brother, Travis,
and one sister, Caitlin. Hobbies: Video games. Major: PhysicalEducation.
#29 REED SULLIVAN, DB, 5'11", 175, Fr,Decatur, IL/Maroa-Forsyth HSHigh School: Attended Maroa-Forsyth HighSchool. Played three years of varsity footballunder Coach Josh Jostes. He was named All-Conference and All-County as a junior andsenior and Captain as a senior. He also playedthree years of varsity basketball under CoachChad Cluver and was named All-County as a senior. Personal:Born 1/16/88 in Decatur, IL. Family: Joe and Debbie Sullivan.He has three brothers, Luke, Drew and Beau. Hobbies: Riding 4-wheelers and dirt bikes and playing music. Major: Undecided.
#62 ANDREW TILLESEN, OL, 6'3", 250, Fr,Palm Harbor, FL/East Lake HSHigh School: Attended East Lake HighSchool. Played three years of varsity footballunder Coach Bob Hudson. He also wrestledfor three years under Coach Chris Waite.Personal: Born 6/5/87 in Danbury, CT.Family: Scott and Garnet Tillesen. He has twobrothers, Brian and Matthew. Hobbies:
Guitar. Major: Criminal Justice.
#1 JAMES UNGER, K, 6'1", 175, Jr,Indian Head Park, IL/Lyons TownshipCollege as a Junior (’05): Successfullycompleted 19/27 PATs for the AU varsity.College as a Sophomore (’04): AttendedAurora University. College as a Freshman(’03): Attended Aurora University and playedfor the men’s soccer program. High School:Attended Lyons Township High School andplayed two years of varsity soccer under Coach Alex Hernandez.Personal: Born 9/17/84 in Melrose Park, IL. Family: Leigh andPatricia Unger. He has two brothers, Mike and Dan. Major:Communication. Minor: Recreation Administration.
#64 HARVEY VAN CLEAVE III, DL, 5'11", 205,So, Morris, IL/Morris HSCollege as a Freshman (’05): Appeared infour games, recording two tackles and oneassist. High School: Attended Morris HighSchool and played three years of varsityfootball under Coach Dan Darlington. As asenior, was named All-Area, All-Conference,Defensive Line MVP and played in the IHSA
5A title game. As a junior was named All-Conference. Competedin two years of track under Coach Jim Farber. Personal: Born7/11/87 in Lake Forest, IL. Family: Harvey and Meloney VanCleave. He has two brothers, Michael and Donnie, and twosisters, Kathy and Lily. Hobbies: Weightlifting, computers, videogames and fishing. Major: Criminal Justice. Minor: ComputerScience.
#67 ERIC WOOSLEY, OL, 6'1", 250, So,Villa Park, IL/Willowbrook HSCollege as a Freshman (’05): Was primarily amember of the AU junior varsity squad. HighSchool: Attended Willowbrook High Schooland played four years of varsity footballunder Coach Mark Olson. Was named All-Conference as a senior. Played one year ofbaseball under Coach Dick Eufrasio and two years of basketballunder Coach Kim Collins. Personal: Born 12/19/86 in MelrosePark, IL. Family: Glen and Lori Woosley. He has one brother andone sister. He has an uncle who played for the Dallas Cowboys.Hobbies: Cards and sports. Major: Physical Education.
2005 Spartan Stats
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Playoffs
2004 / 2000 / 1992
Champions
2004 / 2000 / 1999 / 1998
2005 Spartan Stats
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2005 OFFENSIVE STAT LEADERS
Rushing Name G Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/GParo 10 97 517 52 465 4.8 3 74 46.5 DeBosschere 7 81 293 38 255 3.1 0 33 36.4 McAndrew 9 66 272 18 254 3.8 5 27 28.2 Paxson 10 30 162 3 159 5.3 0 27 15.9 Harner 10 29 69 6 63 2.2 1 6 21.0 Folliard 10 2 16 6 10 5.0 0 16 1.0Bates 2 2 4 0 4 2.0 0 3 2.0 Abel 1 2 4 1 3 1.5 0 4 3.0 Simons 9 1 1 0 1 1.0 0 1 0.1 Blaser 4 1 1 0 1 1.0 0 1 0.2 Team 5 2 0 1 -1 -0.5 0 0 -0.2 Guthrie 10 1 0 10 -10 -10.0 0 0 -1.0 Sterkel 4 2 0 12 -12 -6.0 0 0 -3.0 Hornung 10 58 101 273 -172 -3.0 0 15 -17.2
Total 10 374 1,440 420 1020 2.7 9 74 102.0 Opponents 10 455 2,277 347 1,930 4.2 19 69 193.0
Passing Name G Effic Att Cmp Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/GHornung 11 140.12 235 134 8 57.0 1,808 18 52 180.8 Sterkel 4 41.87 6 3 1 50.0 18 0 9 4.5 Paro 10 -200.0 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0
Total 10 136.27 247 137 10 56.6 1,826 18 52 182.6 Opponents 10 100.24 218 105 11 48.2 1,299 8 60 129.9
ReceivingName G No Yds Avg TD Long Avg/GFolliard 10 41 749 18.3 9 52 74.9Fincham 10 24 289 12.0 2 43 28.9 Rynne 10 21 223 10.6 3 40 22.3 Mackinson 10 19 234 12.3 0 41 23.4 Blaser 4 7 76 10.9 1 44 19.0 Wells 3 5 82 16.4 1 34 27.3DeBosschere 7 5 33 6.6 0 20 4.7McAndrew 9 4 30 7.5 0 13 3.3Paxson 10 4 16 4.0 2 6 1.6Harmon 7 3 70 23.3 0 35 10.0Hunt 3 3 12 4.0 0 8 4.0Harner 3 1 12 12.0 0 12 4.0
Total 10 137 1,826 13.3 18 52 182.6Opponents 10 105 1,299 12.4 8 60 129.9
Scoring PATsName TD FG Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf PointsFolliard 9 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 54 McAndrew 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 30 Unger 0 0-1 19-27 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 19 Rynne 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18 Paro 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18 Paxson 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 Fincham 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12Harner 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Blaser 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6Speer 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Wells 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Davidson 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Ryan 0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0 0-0 0 0 2 Hornung 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-1 0 0 0
Total 29 0-1 19-27 1-1 0 0-1 0 0 195 Opponents 29 4-9 17-25 0-0 0 1-3 0 0 205
Interception ReturnsName No Yds Avg TD LongDavidson 5 29 5.8 0 21Perry 3 28 9.3 0 28Carlson 2 0 0.0 0 0Speer 1 45 45.0 1 45
Total 13 228 17.5 2 100Opponents 8 46 5.8 0 23
PuntingName No Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 BlkdGuthrie 53 1,880 35.5 65 2 7 8 0Team 2 23 11.5 23 0 0 0 2
Total 55 1,903 34.6 65 2 7 8 2Opponents 49 1,628 33.2 68 3 3 11 2
Punt ReturnsName No Yds Avg TD LongRynne 18 112 6.2 0 21Blaser 4 40 10.0 0 29Perry 1 13 13.0 0 13Davidson 1 15 15.0 1 15Ryan 1 -6 -6.0 0 0
Total 25 174 7.0 1 26Opponents 26 143 5.5 0 39
Kickoff ReturnsName No Yds Avg TD LongMackinson 9 145 16.1 0 25Perry 6 113 18.8 0 25Blaser 4 75 18.8 0 21Paro 4 76 21.5 0 31Rynne 3 71 23.7 0 27Speer 3 47 15.7 0 22McAndrew 1 9 9.0 0 9Wells 1 8 8.0 0 8
Total 31 554 17.9 0 31Opponents 34 528 15.5 0 43
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2005 Team Totals AU OPP
First Downs 144 189Rushing 57 108Passing 77 64Penalties 10 17
Rushing Yardage 1,020 1,930Yards Gained Rushing 1,440 2,277Yards Lost Rushing 420 347Rushing Attempts 374 455Average per Rush 2.7 4.2Average per Game 102.0 193.0TDs Rushing 9 19
Passing Yardage 1,826 1,299Att-Comp-Int 242-137-10 218-105-11Average per Pass 7.5 6.0Average per Catch 13.3 12.4Average per Game 182.6 129.9TDs Passing 18 8
Total Offense 2,846 3,229Total Plays 616 673Average per Play 4.6 4.8Average per Game 284.6 322.9
Kickoff Returns – Yards 31-554 34-528
Punt Returns – Yards 25-174 26-143
Interception Returns – Yards 11-102 10-117
Fumbles – Lost 16-9 22-13
Penalties – Yards 66-594 72-593
Punts – Avg 55-34.6 49-33.2
Time of Possession/Game 29:00 31:00
3rd-Down Conversions 45-133 48-138
4th-Down Conversions 11-25 10-23
2005 DEFENSIVE STAT LEADERS
Name GP UT AT TOTAL FOR LOSS NO-YARDSPerry 10 35 34 52.0 3.5-9 – Dentino 10 35 30 50.0 15.5-88 8.0-53 Tate 10 24 41 44.5 6.0-19 1.0-10Deer 10 25 29 39.5 1.0-2 – Davidson 9 33 12 39.0 1.0-3 – Whalen 10 22 32 38.0 3.5-7 –Mosier 10 16 31 31.5 9.0-37 3.0-26Speer 9 22 18 31.0 0.5-1 – Gniedziejko 9 21 12 27.0 5.5-21 1.0-9 Eckhorn 9 13 26 26.0 4.0-9 – Carlson 7 17 14 24.0 1.5-2 –Simons 9 13 15 20.5 4.5-22 2.0-20Bell 10 7 26 20.0 3.5-11 0.5-4Aguilar 5 11 16 19.0 2.5-13 –Baker 8 9 20 19.0 1.0-6 1.0-6Romito 10 13 9 17.5 – – Goedken 9 5 9 9.5 1.0-2 –Mackinson 10 8 3 9.5 – –Ryan 10 4 7 7.5 1.0-6 1.0-6Elliot 6 7 - 7.0 – – Mazzara 5 6 2 7.0 1.5-15 1.5-15Harmon 7 4 2 5.0 – –Roberts 5 2 3 3.5 – –McAndrew 9 2 1 2.5 – –DeBosschere 7 1 3 2.5 – –
Totals 10 368 406 571.0 66-273 17-143Opponents 10 380 297 528.5 78-365 31-239
Name INT-YDS BRUP QB H RCV-YDS FFPerry 3-28 9 – 1-0 1Dentino – 1 9 – –Deer – 3 – 2-3 1 Davidson 5-29 8 – 1-0 – Mosier – 2 4 1-0 1Speer 1-45 2 – 2-0 –Gniedziejko – 1 1 – –Carlson 2-0 1 – 1-0 –Simons – – 1 – –Bell – – 1 1-6 –Aguilar – 2 – – –Baker – – – – 1Romito – 1 – – 1Goedken – – 2 1-0 –Ryan – 1 – – 1Mazzara – – 2 – –Roberts – – – 2-0 –DeBosschere – – – 1-0 1Tillman – – 1 – –
Totals 11-102 32 22 13-9 8Opponents 10-117 23 4 9-38 13
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Individual Records
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*Note: AU began football in 1900 and fielded teams on an inconsistent basis in the 1900s and teens.Teams were fielded regularly from 1924 through 1952 (except for the war years). The sport was
dropped after the 1952 season and reinstated in 1986 after a 33-year hiatus.
OFFENSE RECORDS – IndividualSCORING/RUSHING
MOST POINTS SCORED:G: 36 Geary Pryor 10/12/02 vs. Concordia (Ill.) (6 TDs)S: 102 Dan Whalen 2004 (17 TDs)C: 236 Geary Pryor 2001–2003
TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS:G: 311 Chris Pfalzgraf 1999 vs. ConcordiaS: 1,901 Andrew Hornung 2004 C: 3,691 Ron Griffin 1987–1990 (3,691 rush)
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS:G: 6 Geary Pryor vs. Concordia (Ill.) 10/12/02
Geary Pryor vs. Eureka College 10/6/01S: 18 Garrett Meyer 2001C: 37 Ron Griffin 1987–1990 (36 rush.; 1 rec.)
MOST RUSHING YARDS:G: 276 Geary Pryor vs. Benedictine University
10/5/02 (26 att.)S: 1,233 Derek Tieman 1992 (207 att.)C: 3,691 Ron Griffin 1987–1990 (560 att.; 6.6 ypc)
LONGEST RUN FROM SCRIMMAGE:G: 80 Mark Hancock 10/21/95 vs. Benedictine
LONGEST TOUCHDOWN RUN FROM SCRIMMAGE:G: 80 Mark Hancock 10/21/95 vs. Benedictine
MOST TOUCHDOWNS RUSHING:G: 6 Geary Pryor vs. Concordia (Ill.) 10/12/02S: 17 Dan Whalen 2004C: 39 Geary Pryor 2001–2003
PASSING
MOST YARDS PASSING:G: 331 Garrett Meyer 2001 vs. BenedictineS: 1,916 Andrew Hornung 2004C: 3,968 Andrew Hornung 2005
MOST PASS COMPLETIONS:G: 21 Garrett Meyer 2001 vs. ValparaisoS: 135 Andrew Hornung 2004 (135-241-8)C: 292 Andrew Hornung 2005 (235-134-8)
MOST PASS ATTEMPTS:G: 40 Garrett Meyer 2001 vs. ValparaisoS: 241 Andrew Hornung 2004 (135-241-8)C: 538 Mark Hancock 1994–1997
COMPLETION PERCENTAGE:S: .564 Kyle Daniels 2002 (79-140-8)C: .543 Garrett Meyer 2000–2002 (189-348-16)
MOST INTERCEPTIONS:G: 4 Tim Silagi 9/10/94 vs. AlbionS: 12 Todd Martel 1988C: 23 Mark Hancock 1994–1997
FEWEST INTERCEPTIONS:S: 1 Todd Martel 1989 (57-31-1)
LONGEST PASS COMPLETION:G: 85 (TD) Kurt Whisenand 1989 vs. Benedictine
85 (TD) Andrew Hornung 2004 vs. Concordia (Ill.)85 Garrett Meyer 2000 vs. Eureka
LONGEST TOUCHDOWN PASS:G: 85 Kurt Whisenand 1989 vs. Benedictine
85 Andrew Hornung 2004 vs. Concordia (Ill.)
MOST TOUCHDOWN PASSES:S: 18 Andrew Hornung 2005C: 35 Andrew Hornung 2005
RECEIVING
RECEPTION YARDS:G: 206 Paulie Forsythe 2001 vs. ValparaisoS: 852 Paulie Forsythe 2001C: 1,708 Paulie Forsythe 1996–2001
RECEPTIONS:G: 12 Paulie Forsythe 2001 vs. Valparaiso
Rich Bigham 2002 vs. Trinity InternationalS: 49 Paulie Forsythe 2001C: 104 Paulie Forsythe 1996–2001
TOUCHDOWNS:G: 3 Paulie Forsythe 2001 vs. Benedictine 9/22/01S: 11 Paulie Forsythe 2001C: 18 Paulie Forsythe 1996–2001
RETURNS
LONGEST KICKOFF RETURN:G: 88 Mylon Jones 9/6/97 vs. Coe
LONGEST PUNT RETURN:G: 77 Rod Stinson 10/20/90 vs. North Park
KICKING
MOST FIELD GOALS:G: 2 Ken Stone 1998
2 Ron Hunsaker 1990Byron Fielder 1988Ryan Glab 2002
S: 8 Ron Hunsaker 1990Byron Fielder 1988
C: 20 Byron Fielder 1986–89 (20 of 25)
SPARTAN GREATSRod Stinson was an All-American return manfor the Spartans in 1990and again in 1992.
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LONGEST FIELD GOAL:G: 44 yds Matt Sheridan 1998 vs. Benedictine
LONGEST PUNT:G: 65 yds Eric Guthrie 2005
PUNTING AVERAGE:S: 37.0 Rob Lake 1990 (42 att/1,556 yds)
FEWEST PUNTS RETURNED AGAINST:S: 12 Doug Bruyn 1992 (45 att)
FEWEST RETURN YARDS ALLOWED:S: 13 yds Doug Bruyn 1992 (45 att/12 ret)
EXTRA POINTS:G: 9 Ken Stone 10/31/1998 vs. Greenville
8 Jeremy Ayers 10/9/2004 vs. Benedictine10/16/2004 vs. Concordia (Ill.)
S: 42 Jeremy Ayers 2004 (42 of 51)C: 71 Ryan Glab 200–present (71 of 91)
Byron Fielder 1986–1989 (71 of 85)
CONSECUTIVE EXTRA POINTS MADE:S: 24 Jeremy Ayers 2004
DEFENSEINTERCEPTIONS
MOST INTERCEPTIONS:G: 4 Brian Fetterolf 1989 vs. Knox (116 yds)S: 10 Brian Fetterolf 1989 (212 yds)
Brian Fetterolf 1988 (120 yds)C: 28 Brian Fetterolf 1986–89 (390 yds)
LONGEST INTERCEPTION RETURN:G: 100(TD) Robbie Parry 10/2/2004 vs. Concordia (Wis.)
FUMBLE RECOVERIES
FUMBLE RECOVERIES:G: 2 Jon Ingram 2002 vs. Lakeland
Tracy Forrest 1992 vs. Olivet NazareneRon Dybas 1990 vs. Olivet Nazarene
S: 3 Brandon Schweinler by many 2001 most recent
C: 8 Ray Nardi 1986–1989
TACKLES
TOTAL TACKLES:G: 30 Brian Fetterolf 1986 vs. BenedictineS: 120 Chris Ferko 1992 (77 solo; 43 assist)
Brian Fetterolf 1986 (74 solo; 46 assist)C: 320 Brian Fetterolf 1986–1989 (186 solo; 134 assist)
QB SACKS:G: 6 Jeremy Benson 1999 vs. Concordia (Wis.)S: 16 Jeremy Benson 1999C: 39.5 Jeremy Benson 1997–2000
*Note: Since AU did not play a full varsity schedule in 1986 (fivegames), that season’s final totals are not considered in recordswhere it would not be a fair comparison as it relates to a teamrecord.
OFFENSETOTAL OFFENSE
TOTAL YARDS:G: 685 1998 vs. Greenville (475 rush/210 pass)S: 4,296 2004 786 plays/2,302 rush/1,994 pass
MOST PLAYS:G: 99 1997 vs. Simpson
SCORING
MOST POINTS:G: 76 2001 vs. Concordia University (Ill.)
(AU 76-CU 0)S: 363 2004 11 games, 6-5 record
FEWEST POINTS:S: 104 1994 9 games
GREATEST MARGIN OF VICTORY:G: 76 pts 2001 vs. Concordia (Ill.) (AU 76, CU 0)
GREATEST MARGIN OF DEFEAT:G: 62 pts 1986 vs. Benedictine (IBC 62, AU 0)
MOST POINTS, COMBINED:G: 88 1998 AU 63, Greenville 25
RUSHING
MOST YARDS:G: 603 2002 vs. BenedictineS: 2,600 1992 9 games, 291.1 ypg
FEWEST YARDS:G: (-2) 9/21/96 vs. Wheaton
MOST ATTEMPTS:G: 79 1988 vs. KnoxS: 581 1999 2,392 yds./4.1 ypc
SPARTAN GREATSChris Ferko (’92) wasan All-American in1992 and tied thesingle-season tacklerecord (120) thatsame year.
Team Records
PASSING
MOST YARDS:G: 350 2001 vs. BenedictineS: 1,994 2004
FEWEST YARDS PASSING:G: 19 1986 vs. College of St. FrancisS: 573 1994 115-42-13
MOST ATTEMPTS:G: 40 2001 vs. ValparaisoS: 247 2004 139-247-8
FEWEST ATTEMPTS:G: 5 2002 vs. BenedictineS: 92 1992 92-41-5
MOST COMPLETIONS:G: 21 2001 vs. Valparaiso
2002 vs. LakelandS: 139 2004
MOST INTERCEPTIONS:G: 4 1989 vs. Olivet Nazarene
1988 vs. Taylor
DEFENSESCORING
MOST POINTS ALLOWED:G: 62 1986 vs. Benedictine (BU 62, AU 0)S: 216 2004 11 games, 6-5 record
FEWEST POINTS ALLOWED:S: 76 1992 9 games, 9-0 reg. season record
INTERCEPTIONS
MOST INTERCEPTIONS:G: 7 1989 vs. Taylor
1988 vs. DubuqueS: 30 1988 (also had 29 ints. in 1989)
FUMBLE RECOVERIES
MOST FUMBLE RECOVERIES:G: 4 1990 vs. Olivet NazareneS: 24 1989
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TACKLES
MOST QB SACKS:G: 12 1990 vs. North ParkS: 37 2004
YARDAGE
LEAST TOTAL OFFENSE ALLOWED:G: -24 1991 vs. Culver-StocktonS: 1,769 1988 9 games
MOST TOTAL OFFENSE ALLOWED:G: 671 1993 vs. Drake (447 rush, 224 pass)S: 3,240 2004 1,418 rush/1,822 pass
LEAST YARDS RUSHING ALLOWED:G: -44 1991 vs. Culver-StocktonS: 635 1999 292 attempts
MOST YARDS RUSHING ALLOWED:G: 447 1993 vs. Drake (53 att)S: 1,871 1993 412 attempts
LEAST YARDS PASSING ALLOWED:
G: 15 1989 vs. Olivet NazareneS: 893 1991 201-78-11
MOST YARDS PASSING ALLOWED:G: 346 2001 vs. GreenvilleS: 1,972 1999 182-366-16
MISC. RECORDS
BEST RECORD, REGULAR SEASON:S: 9-0 1992
MOST VICTORIES:S: 9 1992 9-1 record
MOST LOSSES:S: 6 1995 3-6 record
LONGEST WIN STREAK:13 games 1991-1992 (began 10/19/91 vs.
North Park; ended on 11/21/92 vs. Illinois Wesleyan)
LONGEST UNBEATEN STREAK:14 games 1991-1992 (began with tie vs. Olivet
Nazarene on 10/12/91; ended on 11/21/92 vs. Illinois Wesleyan)
LONGEST LOSING STREAK:S: 4 1986
MOST SHUTOUTS:S: 4 2001
SPARTAN GREATSFormer Spartan FredSchuldes was a two-timeteam defensive MVP andvoted to All-American status in 1991. Schuldesalso worked as a graduateassistant with the Spartansin 1992, helping with AU’slinebacker corps.
AU Honors and Awards
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National Weekly Football Gazette All-America Team2004 Josh Lane DL 2nd Team
2001 Kip Daniels DB 1st Team
2000 Jeremy Benson DL 2nd Team
1999 Jeremy Benson DL 1st Team
1996 Drew Avery DB 3rd Team
1995 Drew Avery DB 3rd Team
1992 Chris Ferko LB 1st Team;
MVP LB/DB
1992 Randy Haehnel OT 1st Team
1992 Derek Tieman RB S.M.
1992 Rod Stinson KR S.M.
1992 Jim Murchak C H.M.
1992 Don Brummel DL H.M.
1989 Brian Fetterolf DB 1st Team
NCAA Division III Champion Products All-America Team1992 Chris Ferko LB 2nd Team
1992 Randy Haehnel OT 3rd Team
1990 Rod Stinson KR 2nd Team
1991 Fred Schuldes LB H.M.
NCAA Division III Pizza Hut All-America Team1989 Brian Fetterolf DB 1st Team
1989 Troy Hendrix TE H.M.
1988 Brian Fetterolf DB 2nd Team
1988 Joe Nauman LB H.M.
College Sports Chicago magazine All-Chicagoland Team1996 Drew Avery DB 1st Team
1996 Jason Stransky LB 1st Team
1996 Brandon Kopf DB 2nd Team
D3Football.comAll-America Team2004 Robbie Parry DB H.M.
2002 Bryan Megli OL 2nd Team
2001 Kip Daniels DB 1st Team
2000 Jeremy Benson DL 3rd Team
1999 Marc Anderson DB H.M.
Hewlett Packard Division IIAll-America Team2002 Bryan Megli OL 3rd Team
2001 Kip Daniels DB 1st Team
2001 Bryan Megli OL H.M.
2000 Jeremy Benson DL 1st Team
2000 Jason Nawracaj LB H.M.
1999 Jeremy Benson DL 1st Team
Drew Avery
Brian Fetterolf
Randy Haehnel
Joe Nauman
AvoGrower ConsensusAll AmericaTeam2001 Kip Daniels DB 2nd Team
TEAM MVPs2005 Kevin Rynne
2004 Ryan Schrader (DB)
2003 Steve Messina (DL)
2002 Bryon Megli (OL)
2001 Kip Daniels (DB)
2000 Jeremy Benson (DT)
1999 Chris Pfalzgraf (QB)
1998 Matt Deegan (DB)
1997 Jason Stransky (LB)
1996 Jason Stransky (LB)
1995 Jeff Ruppert (LB)
1994 Dan Dixon (RB)
1993 Derek Avery (QB)
1992 Chris Ferko (LB)
1991 Fred Schuldes (LB)
1990 Rod Stinson (DB/KR)
1989 Brian Fetterolf (DB)
1988 Joe Nauman (LB)
1987 Keith Russ (LB)
DEFENSIVE MVPs2005 Kyle Dentino
2004 Josh Lane (DL)
2003 Steve Messina (DL)
2002 Jon Ingram (LB)
2001 Kip Daniels (DB)
2000 Jason Nawracaj (LB)
Jeremy Benson (DT)
1999 Jeremy Benson (DT)
1998 Matt Deegan (DB)
1997 Jason Stransky (LB)
1996 Jason Stransky (LB)
1995 Jeff Ruppert (LB)
1994 Kevin Norwood (DE)
1993 Brad Delphey (DE)
1992 Chris Ferko (LB)
1991 Fred Schuldes (LB)
1990 Fred Schuldes (LB)
1989 Brian Fetterolf (DB)
1988 Joe Nauman (LB)
1987 Joe Nauman (LB)
OFFENSIVE MVPs2005 Joe Folliard
2004 Ben Adolph (OL)
2003 Geary Pryor (RB)
2002 Bryon Megli (OL)
2001 Paulie Forsythe (WR)
2000 Mylon Jones (RB)
1999 Chris Pfalzgraf (QB)
1998 Chris Kurowski (OL)
1997 Brett Runkle (RB)
1996 Ross Draper (WR)
Rick Natividad (WR)
1995 Andy Silvestri (WR)
1994 Dan Dixon (RB)
1993 Chad Robertson (WR)
Andy Silvestri (WR)
1992 Randy Haehnel (OT)
Derek Tieman (RB)
1991 Scott Denny (OL)
1990 Ron Griffin (TB)
1989 Ron Griffin (TB)
1988 Ron Griffin (TB)
1987 Ron Griffin (TB)
1986 Tim Betustak (FB)
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Rebecca L. SherrickPresidentCurrently in her seventh year as AuroraUniversity President, Rebecca Sherrick is a true Spartan booster and often attendsathletic events. She earned her B.A. fromIllinois Wesleyan University and Ph.D.from Northwestern University.
Andrew ManionProvostPreviously Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences from 1998 to 2000, AndrewManion earned his B.A. from Saint NorbertCollege and his Ph.D. in experimentalpsychology from Adelphi University.
Michael MoserVice President for Student LifeMichael Moser assumed the duties of VicePresident for Student Life in March 2004.He has a B.A. from North Central Collegeand a Master of Divinity from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.
Mark WalshDirector of AthleticsMark Walsh was named Director ofAthletics in 1998. Previously, Walsh wasAU’s Head Baseball Coach from 1992 to2002 and an Assistant Coach from 1987 to1992. Walsh led the Spartans to nine NIICchampionships and nine NCAA Tourna-
ment appearances while posting a 320-85 (.790) won-lostrecord in 10 seasons. Walsh also served as Assistant FootballCoach at AU from 1986 to 1996 and was part of the coachingstaff who reinstated football after it had been dropped in1952. Walsh earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degreesfrom Aurora University.
Eckhart Hall
Aurora University traces its origins to the 1893 founding of a seminary in the small town of Mendota, IL. Though established initially to prepare graduatesfor ministry, the institution soon adopted a broader mission and moved to anew campus on the western edge of the nearby community of Aurora. With thischange came a different name and a growing enrollment. In 1985, the institutionwas rechristened Aurora University.
In 1992, the Aurora and George Williams College traditions blended when thetwo institutions entered into the affiliation agreement that paved the way for amerger eight years later.
Today Aurora University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association to award degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s,and doctoral levels. The institution enrolls approximately 4,000 degree-seekingstudents a year on its Illinois and Wisconsin campuses.
The Aurora campus offers undergraduate and graduate programs throughthe College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education and the College ofProfessional Studies (including the Dunham School of Business, School ofNursing, School of Social Work and School of Health and Physical Education.)The graduate programs offer areas of specialization, leading to master’s degreesin business administration, mathematics, recreation administration, teachingand social work, as well as a doctorate in education.
At AU, academic programs are enhanced through learning opportunities. TheDunham Scholars Program incorporates service learning and extracurricularactivities into its business curriculum. The Honors Program offers studentsadvanced coursework, innovative seminars and participation in special events.May Term is a three-week program offering opportunities to study abroad,research a science topic on campus or travel to Chicago to explore the city’s cul-ture.
AU offers its undergraduates a wide range of on- and off-campus learningexperiences. Students participate in more than 60 musical, literary, religious,social and service organizations and play active roles in campus governance.The university also fields18 NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic teams. TheSpartans boast a winning tradition with 44 conference titles in recent years and25 regular appearances in national tournaments.
The Alumni Hall of Physical Education features a racquetball court, climbingwall, complete locker room facilities, training room, weight room, aerobic-activ-ities room, classroom and coaches’ offices.
Aurora University is located in west Aurora, within an hour’s drive of Chicagoand at the western end of the Illinois Research and Development Corridor. It isaccessible via Interstate 88 at the Orchard Road exit.
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2006 Football Schedule
Date/Day Opponent Time SiteSept. 2, Sat. Rockford College 1 p.m. Aurora, ILSept. 9, Sat. Coe College 1 p.m. Cedar Rapids, IASept. 16, Sat. Open DateSept. 23, Sat. MacMurray College* 1 p.m. Jacksonville, ILSept. 30, Sat. Greenville College* 1 p.m. Greenville, ILOct. 7, Sat. Concordia (WI) University*^ 1 p.m. Aurora, ILOct. 14, Sat. Benedictine University* 1 p.m. Aurora, ILOct. 21, Sat. Concordia (IL) University* 1 p.m. River Forest, ILOct. 28, Sat. Eureka College* 1 p.m. Aurora, ILNov. 4, Sat. Lakeland College* Noon Aurora, ILNov.11, Sat. Valparaiso University 12:30 p.m. Valparaiso, IN
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2007 Football ScheduleDate/Day Opponent Time SiteSept. 1, Sat. Wisconsin Lutheran College 1 p.m. Milwaukee, WISept. 8, Sat. Coe College 1 p.m. Aurora, ILSept. 15, Sat. Open DateSept. 22, Sat. MacMurray College* 1 p.m. Aurora, ILSept. 29, Sat. Greenville College* 1 p.m. Aurora, ILOct. 6, Sat. Concordia (WI) University* 1 p.m. Mequon, WIOct. 13, Sat. Benedictine University* 1 p.m. Lisle, ILOct. 20, Sat. Concordia (IL) University*^ 1 p.m. Aurora, ILOct. 27, Sat. Eureka College* 1 p.m. Eureka, ILNov. 3, Sat. Lakeland College* 1 p.m. Sheboygan, WINov.10, Sat. Rockford College 1 p.m. Rockford, IL
*Illini-Badger Conference Game^ AU HomecomingAll home games in BOLDAll home games are played on AU Field located on the west side of campus.
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