2009 hillsdale college football media guide

Athletic Director

Don Brubacher

On July 30, 2008, Don Brubacher was named the fi ft h athletic director in the past 54 years at Hillsdale College. Following the strong character and tradition established by people like Jack McAvoy and Dr. Mike Kovalchik is no small task, but it’s one Brubacher has fully embraced entering his second year on the job.

“I’ve been extremely impressed with the quality of coaches, athletes and staff we have here at Hillsdale. Th ey have made this a very easy transition for me,” Brubacher said. “I not only want to maintain the great athletic tradition we have here, but to help our coaches achieve greater success in the future.”

Brubacher knew plenty of success in his nine-year stint as athletic director at Tabor College, an NAIA school located in Hillsboro, Kansas. An alumn of the school, Brubacher coached men’s and women’s basketball at Tabor, as well as men’s and women’s soccer during a career that saw him spend nearly 30 years on the fi eld of play. He takes a lot of pride in his classroom teaching experience as well, and draws many parallels between the experience a college student has in the classroom compared to that on the athletic fi eld.

“Our national search has produced an individual with an impressive understanding of the role that athletics plays in the formation of student character and how character development is essential to the mission of our institution,” said Hillsdale College President Dr. Larry Arnn. “In addition, we have found a man with a long, proven record of success in leading a college athletic program. Don Brubacher will be a perfect fi t here.”

Brubacher’s coaching career saw him earn many Coach of the Year accolades, and he led his men’s basketball teams to 12 conference championships. His women’s soccer teams also won a regular season conference championship, and a postseason tournament conference title.

Brubacher started his college career at Heston College in Kansas, where he played soccer. He then moved on to Tabor College and played soccer and basketball, and was a First-Team All-Conference selection in basketball before his graduation in 1975.

Associate A.D.

Claudette Charney

Head Athletic Trainer

Lynne Neukom

Claudette Charney is entering her eighth season with the Hillsdale Col-lege athletic department, fi lling the roles of both head women’s basketball coach and associate athletic director.

Charney handles all of the NCAA clearinghouse and compliance issues for Hillsdale College, in addition to her coaching duties. She is also the school’s senior woman administrator.

She is coming off the fi nest season of her 20-plus year coaching career, guid-ing the Chargers to the 2008-09 GLIAC championship. She also coached Katie Cezat to becoming the top player in all of Division II in 2008-09. Cezat was named the national player of the year by every organiza-tion and website that covered Division II women’s basketball last year.

Charney is Hillsdale College’s all-time leader in women’s basket-ball coaching wins with 137, and three GLIAC South Division titles in her seven-year tenure. She also coached Hillsdale’s only other All-American player, Stephanie Heid, in 2002-03.

She also served as the head coach at Grand Valley State, and is still the all-time winningest women’s basketball coach at Saginaw Valley State. Charney and her husband, Dr. Mark Kosciuszko, re-side in Hillsdale.

Lynne Neukom is offi cially the head athletic trainer at Hillsdale College starting with the 2009-10 school year. She served in that role on an interim basis in 2008-09.

A lifelong resident of Hillsdale County, Neukom graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1987, and enrolled in Hillsdale College that fall. She graduated in 1991 with a degree in Health and Physical Education. She worked as a graduate assistant for longtime head athletic trainer Paul Beachler, and went on to earn a master’s degree in health education – with an emphasis in athletic training – from Western Michigan University in 1993.

Her husband, Jake is a physical therapist and a certifi ed athletic trainer working for the Hillsdale Community Health Center. He regularly assists with the care of the athletes. Their children are Hannah (8), Jacob (6), and Keturah (4). They reside in Hillsdale.Sports Information

Director

Brad Monastiere

Brad Monastiere was hired as the Sports Information Director for Hillsdale College on June 6, 2005. He spent the fi rst nine years of his post-college career working as a sportswriter for two diff erent newspaper groups in Oakland County. Just before his appointment with the college, Brad was the Sports Editor of the Hillsdale Daily News for 18 months.

His duties include issuing press releases, updating and maintaining the school’s athletic website, media relations, general gameday

management and keep statistical records on all events.In November, 2006, Brad served as the tournament director for

the Division II Great Lakes Regional Volleyball Tournament, hosted by Hillsdale College. He has also worked as an offi cial statician for the 2007 and 2009 MHSAA state high school volleyball fi nals, as well as the 2007 and 2008 state high school baseball and soft ball fi nals.

Brad is a 1996 graduate of Central Michigan University, with a degree in journalism. He’s won several awards for sportswriting at the collegiate and professional level. Brad and his fi ancée Katie Norris are planning a July 2010 wedding.

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Table of Contents

Table of contents ..................................................1Quick Facts ..........................................................22009 Season Preview ...........................................3Head Coach Keith Otterbein ................................4OC Barry Fagan/DC Craig Blanchard .................5Charger Coaching Staff .................................... 6-7Charger Support Staff ..........................................8Alphabetical Roster ..............................................9Numerical Roster ......................................... 10-11Facilities .............................................................12Player Profi les .............................................. 13-322009 Charger Opponents ............................. 33-352009 GLIAC Preseason Poll ..............................35Covering the Chargers .......................................362009 Charger Football Statistics ........................37GLIAC History ..................................................382008 GLIAC Statistical Leaders .................. 39-402008 GLIAC Standings......................................412008 Charger Football Awards ...........................42Charger Football History ............................. 43-47Guide to Campus ................................................48Finding Your Way to Hillsdale ...........................49Hillsdale-area Map .............................................50About Hillsdale College .....................................51President Dr. Larry Arnn ....................................52

Media guide credits: Written and designed by Brad Monastiere. Special thanks to Katie Botsis for additional design support. Player photographs by Pete Mowry, Mark Rogers and Abby Ashmore.

The CoachesThe Coaches

The FacilitiesThe Facilities

The PlayersThe Players

The HistoryThe History

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Quick FactsQuick Facts

Team InformationTeam Information

Name of School .................................................................................Hillsdale CollegeCity/Zip ......................................................................................... Hillsdale, MI 49242Enrollment ............................................................................................................. 1,200Nickname ........................................................................................................ChargersHome Field ..............................................................Frank “Muddy” Waters StadiumCapacity ................................................................................................................. 8,500Affi liation .........................................................................................NCAA Division IIConference ......................................................................................................... GLIACPresident ............................................................................................... Dr. Larry ArnnAlma Mater ........................................................................................... Arkansas StateAthletic Director ..................................................................................Don BrubacherAlma Mater ............................................................................................ Tabor CollegeFaculty Representative .....................................................................Dr. Mickey CraigAthletic Department Phone ............................................................... (517) 437-7341Athletic Department Fax .................................................................... (517) 607-3310

Sports InformationSports Information

Sports Information Director ............................................................Brad MonastiereOffi ce Phone ......................................................................................... (517) 607-3172Offi ce Fax .............................................................................................. (517) 607-3310Email ..........................................................................brad.monastiere@hillsdale.eduMailing Address .................................................... 201 Oak St., Hillsdale, MI 49242Athletic Dept. Website ...................................................www.hillsdale.edu/athletics

Coaching Staff Coaching Staff

Head Coach ......................................................................................... Keith OtterbeinEmail .............................................................................keith.otterbein@hillsdale.eduAlma Mater/Year .................................................................................. Hillsdale/1979Record at Hillsdale ............................................................................. 38-39/7 seasonsCareer Record ............................................................................... 98-78-3/15 seasonsOffi ce Phone ......................................................................................... (517) 607-3138Off ensive Coordinator ............................................................................. Barry FaganDefensive Coordinator...................................................................... Craig BlanchardLinebackers Coach .................................................................................. John LindleyDefensive Line Coach .........................................................................Aaron Shreffl erOff ensive Line Coach .............................................................................Nate Shreffl erH-backs and Tight Ends Coach ................................................................Pat HornakKickers ............................................................................................... Dr. John WillsonDirector of Football Operations ...............................................................Pat HornakHead Athletic Trainer .........................................................................Lynne Neukom

2008 Overall Record ................................................................................................. 7-42008 Conference Record ..................................................................................6-4/4thPlayers Returning/Lost ........................................................................................71/23Off ensive Players Returning/Lost .......................................................................36/14Defensive Players Returning/Lost ........................................................................ 31/9Special Teams Players Returning/Lost ................................................................... 4/0Total Starters Returning/Lost ............................................................................... 15/9Off ensive Starters Returning/Lost .......................................................................... 7/4Defensive Starters Returning/Lost ......................................................................... 6/5Off ensive System ........................................................................... Multiple One-BackDefensive System ...................................................................................................... 4-3

Top Returning PlayersTop Returning Players

OFFENSEQB Troy Weatherhead Jr. Grand Rapids, Mich.RB Vinnie Panizzi Sr. Grosse Pointe, Mich.WR A.J. Kegg Sr. Gurnee, Ill.TE Matt Patillo Sr. Mishawaka, Ind.OL Jared Veldheer Sr. Grand Rapids, Mich.OL Phil Doerfl er Jr. Allen Park, Mich.

DEFENSEDE Drew Berube Sr. Hillsdale, Mich.DL Jordan Knudsen Sr. Indianapolis, Ind.DL Mark Yassay Sr. Northville, Mich.LB Mat Szula Sr. Rockford, Ill.CB Lance Smith Sr. Grand Blanc, Mich.S Nick Hixson So. Remus, Mich.K Mark Petro Sr. Rocky River, Ohio

2009 Schedule2009 Schedule

Aug. 29 at St. Joseph’s College 12 p.m.Sept. 5 vs. Michigan Tech 12 p.m.Sept. 12 at Northwood 12 p.m.Sept. 19 vs. University of Indianapolis 7 p.m.Sept. 26 at Ashland 1 p.m.Oct. 3 at Findlay 4 p.m.Oct. 10 vs. Grand Valley State # 2:30 p.m.Oct. 17 at Northern Michigan 1 p.m.Oct. 24 vs. Wayne State 2:30 p.m.Oct. 31 at Ferris State 2 p.m.Nov. 7 vs. Tiffi n 1 p.m.# - HomecomingBold - home game

2008 Results2008 Results

Aug. 30 Hillsdale 49, St. Joseph’s 6Sept. 6 Michigan Tech 39, Hillsdale 36Sept. 13 Hillsdale 26, Northwood 7Sept. 20 Hillsdale 29, Indianapolis 17Sept. 27 Ashland 24, Hillsdale 17Oct. 4 Hillsdale 20, Findlay 13Oct. 11 Grand Valley State 41, Hillsdale 10Oct. 18 Hillsdale 49, Northern Michigan 25Oct. 25 Wayne State 14, Hillsdale 7Nov. 1 Hillsdale 34, Ferris State 14Nov. 8 Hillsdale 37, Tiffi n 36

2008 All-GLIAC Players2008 All-GLIAC PlayersOL Jared Veldheer First-TeamWR A.J. Kegg First-TeamDL Drew Berube First-TeamLB Tom Korte First-TeamDL Eric Weber Second-TeamDB Alex Wojcik Second-TeamK Mark Petro Second-TeamP Eric Schweller Second-Team

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Senior tight end Matt Patillo (80) is an important part of what could be an explosive off ense for Hillsdale College in 2009.

Season Preview:

Reloaded

Chargers ready

to launch in 2009

Th e evolution of a college football program is a continual process. Even teams that win championships look to retool the following season. Th e Hillsdale Col-lege football team has undoubtedly turned a corner over the past two seasons. But that progress - in the form of 15 wins in two years - isn’t enough to satisfy head coach Keith Otterbein.

Entering his eighth season leading the Charger team, Otterbein has returned the team to contender status in the GLIAC aft er Hillsdale endured a 10-year stretch with nine losing seasons. Hillsdale has racked up a 15-7 record over the past two seasons, and the 2009 season carries with it promise for even more wins, and dogged pursuit of an NCAA Division II playoff spot.

“I feel real good about the kids we have in the program today. Th eir talent, work ethic and character all fi t the mold of what goes into a championship-level football team,” Otterbein said. “Our wins have increased over the past couple years, but I know we’ve let some games slip away from us too. Th is year, we want to be better at fi nishing and turning those close losses into wins.”

Hillsdale will boast of one of the most experienced group of skill-position players on off ense of any team in the GLIAC this season. Quarterback Troy Weatherhead enjoyed a productive fi rst season as the starter in 2008, throw-ing for 2,874 yards and 21 touchdown passes. He had three 300-yard passing games, and will have nearly his full complement of weapons at his disposal this year that he had last year.

Protecting Weatherhead on the off ensive line will be one of the top players at his position in the country, senior Jared Veldheer. A left tackle and second-year team captain, Veldheer has NFL potential, and stands 6-foot-8 with superior athletic ability and footwork. Th e Chargers have had one of the highest-scoring and most well-balanced off enses in the GLIAC each year he’s started.

Running behind many of Veldheer’s blocks is third-year starting tailback Vinnie Panizzi. In his two seasons as a starter, Panizzi has rushed for nearly 2,200 yards and brings his move-the-chains, punishing running style to the Charger off ense.

Th ree of the team’s top four wide receivers return, and each bring a diff erent style to their positions, making them extremely tough for defenses to game-plan for. Junior Andre Holmes is the team’s tallest (6-5) receiver, and is a big-play threat every time he touches the football. Senior A.J. Kegg led the team in catches (74) and receiving yards (888) last year, and assumed a much bigger role in the off ense. Junior Mike Blanchard has established himself as a tough and reliable slot receiver.

Tight end Matt Patillo is another important cog in the off ense and returns for his third season starting at that position. He caught 29 passes and scored four touchdowns in 2008, making him one of the GLIAC’s most productive tight ends.

On defense, the most experienced position is without question the defensive line, where six players with at least three years starter-level experience apiece return.

Senior Drew Berube, who led the GLIAC in sacks and tackles-for-loss last year, was tabbed the Preseason Division II Defensive Player of the Year by the Consensus Draft Services. Berube, a graduate of Hillsdale High School, is a strong, rangy defensive end who is diffi cult for any off ensive lineman to con-tain.

Joining Berube on the defensive line are veterans Jordan Knudsen, Andrew

Yarbrough, Mark Yassay and Kam Mueller who bring nearly 14 combined years of starting experience to the defensive line position.

Leading the linebacker position is team captain Mat Szula, who enjoyed a breakout season in 2008. He is one of the team’s hardest tacklers and possesses a knack for making game-turning plays.

Sophomore Nate English leads a group of several young but emerging play-ers on defense, and fi gures into the team’s starting plans for 2009. Senior Lance Smith, a three-year starter at defensive back, will serve as the third captain of this year’s team. Smith is a steady presence for the defense, a quality that will serve the team even more in 2009 with several younger players playing more prominent roles on the team. Nick Hixson, Joe Vear and David Bakker lead a young and hungry group of defensive players determined to make an impact on the 2009 Chargers.

One of Hillsdale’s strengths fi gures to be its special teams, led by All-GLIAC placekicker Mark Petro and All-GLIAC punter Eric Schweller. Petro led the conference in fi eld goals last year, while Schweller had the top punting average in the conference in 2008.

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Recruit. Player. Starter. Leading tackler. Award winner. Alumn. Assistant coach. Rival coach. Mentor. Head coach. For more than half of his adult life, Keith Otterbein has fi lled vir-tually every imaginable role for the Hillsdale College football program.

Now entering his eighth season as the leader of the Charger program, Otterbein has the rare combination of peace-of-mind for where he’s taken the team since he took over, and the burning desire to return the team to postsea-son play.

“It’s been very gratifying to see the success our program has had over the past two years,” Otterbein said, referring to the team’s 15-7 re-cord in 2007 and 2008. “But I also know we have the talent to participate in the postseason, and that remains the goal of everyone associ-ated with this team.”

Including a very successful nine-year run with Ferris State, Otterbein sits just two wins away from 100 for his coaching career. He’s led Hillsdale College to its fi rst set of back-to-back winning seasons since 1995 and 1996, and has fully stocked the program with talent on both sides of the ball.

Th at talent is refl ected in the success of re-cent graduates, like Mark Nicolet, currently the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Blizzard for afl 2, and Tom Korte, who signed a two-year contract with the defending Su-per Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers. Cur-rent players Jared Veldheer, Drew Berube and Mark Petro have garnered attention from NFL scouts, and achieved pre-season All-American honors.

“I am fortunate to work with a staff that has a great work ethic, sets a great example for our players, and can recruit to this school,” Ot-terbein said. “Th e work those guys put in the off season has been refl ected in our won-loss record over the past two years.”

Otterbein’s relationship with Hillsdale began when he was recruited out of Southfi eld-Lath-rup High School by beloved former coach and

athletic director Jack McAvoy. Otterbein played for the Chargers from 1975-78 and went on to become the fi rst player in school history to be named the team’s best linebacker three years in a row. He also earned the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete award while play-ing for Hillsdale.

He didn’t wait long aft er graduating to get into the coaching profession. He put in time as a position coach under Dick Lowry at Hills-dale, and College Football Hall of Famer Herb Deromedi at Central Michigan University.

Aft er an apprenticeship under two highly acclaimed coaches, Otterbein made his mark by becoming the youngest head college foot-ball coach in the nation when he was hired by Ferris State University before the 1986 sea-son. Taking the job at the age of 28, Otterbein quickly turned the Bulldogs into a national power, winning 30 of his last 36 games coached at the school and guiding the team to three Di-vision II playoff appearances. He was named the Regional Coach of the Year following the 1992 and 1994 seasons at Ferris State.

Otterbein then got a taste of coaching at the Division I level, leading the running backs at Ball State University from 1995-2001. A return

to Hillsdale awaited in December 2001, when Otterbein was named the program’s sixth head coach since 1954.

Since returning to his alma mater, Otterbein has spent considerable time upgrading the pro-gram’s facilities. A complete locker room reno-vation was fi nished in time for the 2007 season, wrapping up a four-year campaign. Lettering was added to the face of the press box, and signage highlighting Hillsdale’s bowl-game ap-pearances now adorn the stadium, thanks pri-marily to Otterbein’s eff orts.

“It’s special for me to come back to the college I attended, and to be in the position I’m in,” Ot-terbein said. “I believe in the mission of Hills-dale and the education kids will receive when they come to our school. I also think they’re going to be part of a pretty good football team and form great memories while they’re here.”

Keith and his wife Amy have been married for 29 years. Th eir oldest son Steve, a 2007 Hillsdale College graduate, is entering his third season as part of the football coaching staff at Eastern Michigan University. Th eir son Brad is a junior on this year’s Charger football team, while daughter Alyssa graduated from Hills-dale College in May.

Chargers head coach Keith Otterbein is joined by his family. Standing in the back are (left to right) son Brad, Keith, son Steve; (front left to right) wife Amy, and daughter Alyssa.

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DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR

CRAIG BLANCHARD

OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR

BARRY FAGAN

Now entering his fi ft h season as the defensive coordinator for the Hillsdale College football program, Craig Blanchard has led a resurgence of the defense that has produced excellent sta-tistics in recent years, along with a high number of individual accolades for players on his side of the ball.

Blanchard brings intensity to his coaching style every day at practice, and during each game. As the defensive unit has improved its overall per-formance over the past few years, players like Tom Korte and Drew Berube have earned indi-vidual recognition.

Korte, a four-year starter at linebacker under Blanchard, signed with the defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers in the spring of 2009.

Berube was named the preseason Division II National defensive player of the year by the Consensus Draft Services. Berube is entering his fourth season as a starter on the defensive line.

A football-coaching lifer, Barry Fagan prac-tices his craft with equal parts passion and phi-losophy.

Th e Chargers’ off ensive coordinator has en-joyed a wide-ranging experience in coaching college football, in several positions at both Di-vision I and II levels. But here at Hillsdale, Fagan has found a comfort zone, and particularly in the past two years, a great amount of success.

Th roughout his coaching career, Fagan has unleashed explosive off enses on the GLIAC. In 1995, he guided a Ferris State off ense that was ranked No. 1in the nation in Division II, and made it to the national semifi nals. In 2007, Fa-gan took the Charger off ense on a scoring run unprecedented in the school’s 118-year history, setting several single-season off ensive records. In 2008, with a fi rst-year starting quarterback and young players throughout the lineup, Fagan helped lead the team to 365 points scored, one of the fi nest off ensive seasons in school history.

Fagan’s playing career took him to Penn State University, where he was a wide receiver under the guidance of legendary head coach Joe Pa-terno. Although his playing career was cut short

In 2007, Blanchard coached the defense to one of its fi nest performances in years in a 37-0 shut-out of a powerful Michigan Tech team. It was Hillsdale’s fi rst shutout victory in 11 seasons.

Blanchard is proud of his local roots, having been a standout running back at nearby Jones-ville High School in the 1970s. He led the state in rushing yards as a senior before competing collegiately at Grand Valley State University. He later returned to Hillsdale to begin his coaching career under former Chargers’ head man Dick Lowry.

Blanchard would go on to coach a number of successful players at programs like Eastern Michigan, Saginaw Valley State and the Univer-sity of Indianapolis. While at UIndy, Blanchard guided two players who would go on to be named First-Team All-American.

Th ree of Blanchard’s children have competed in athletics at the collegiate level. His oldest daughter, Lauren (24), played soft ball at Adrian

College. Daughter Kathryn, a standout at Hills-dale High School, recently completed a four-year career playing soft ball at the University of Indianapolis. Son Michael is a junior wide re-ceiver on this year’s Charger team, while young-est son Aaron will be a senior Hillsdale High School. Craig’s wife Melanie works as a nurse at the Hillsdale Community Health Center.

because of an injury, he retained enough from that Nittany Lion coaching staff to enter the fi eld himself shortly aft er graduating.

He joined forces with Keith Otterbein at Ferris State University in 1986, where the two teamed up to lead the Bulldogs to one of their most suc-cessful eras in program, history.

As off ensive coordinator at Ferris State, Fagan guided the career of Bill Love, who in 1995, fi n-ished as the runner-up in the Harlon Hill Trophy balloting, the Division II version of the Heisman Trophy. Th at Bulldog team led the nation in of-fense in 1995 under Fagan’s careful leadership.

Fagan and Otterbein reunited at Hillsdale Col-lege prior to the 2002 season. Since then, they have worked tirelessly to reestablish the winning tradition of Charger football, and the team’s 15-7 record over the past two seasons is evidence that the winning ways are back.

“To watch a game plan come together aft er a week’s worth of preparation is a great feeling,” Fagan said.

Fagan and his wife Amy have a nine-year-old daughter, Maura.

Barry Fagan off ers a high-fi ve to running back Brad Spencer aft er he scored a touchdown during the team’s spring game in April. Fagan’s enthusiasm and skill make him a big asset on the Chargers’ coaching staff .

Th e Blanchard family in 2009.

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Aaron Shreffl er is entering his third season coaching the Chargers’ defensive line. He previously served at Georgia Southern, where he coached the off ensive line.

He played for Ohio University from 1992-97 under head coach Jim Grobe. Shreffl er joins his brother Nate on the Charger coaching staff for the third year. Th e two brothers coach opposing positions - the off ensive line and defensive line.

In 2009, the defensive line fi gures to be a position of strength for the Chargers, with as many as seven players getting starter-level playing time. . Young players have thrived under Shreffl er’s coaching, with returning starters Drew Berube and Jordan Knudsen making strong contributions to the unit since they were true freshmen.

A 1993 graduate of Hillsdale College, Nate Shreffl er enters his ninth season on the Charger staff , coaching the position he once played, off ensive line. Shreffl er joins Keith Otterbein as the only Hillsdale alumns currently on the full-time football staff , and Shreffl er is the longest-tenured coach on the current staff .

Over the past few years, Shreffl er’s off ensive lines have been among the conference leaders in fewest sacks allowed. One of his players, junior Jared Veldheer, was picked as a preseason Division II All-American by Th e Sporting News.

Shreffl er was part of a strong off ensive line under former head coach Dick Lowry from 1989-92. He helped lead the way for Jeff Cameron, Hillsdale’s No. 3 all-time leading rusher. Shreffl er played on the off ensive line back in November 1989, when Cameron set a school single-game rushing record with 295 yards vs. the University of Indianapolis.

John Lindley enters his fi ft h season coaching the Hillsdale College linebackers. His previous coaching stops have included Central Michigan University, Tiffi n University, Michigan Tech University and Eastern Michigan University.

An enthusiastic and passionate coach, Lindley hits the practice fi eld with one standing philosophy: “We will be the most aggressive linebacking unit in football.” Under Lindley’s guidance, linebacker Tom Korte put together an outstanding four-year career for the Chargers, and signed with the defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers in the spring.

Lindley was an assistant coach at CMU under newly elected College Football Hall of Famer Herb Deromedi in 1991 when the Chippewas upset then-No. 18 ranked Michigan State, 20-3. In the summer of 2006, Lindley enjoyed one of the great experiences of his life when he observed U.S. Marine Corps training procedures at the base in Quantico, Va.

A popular, veteran member of the coaching staff , Pat Hornak plays an important role in the day-to-day running of the Charger football program.

Pat is entering his second season as the tight ends and H-backs coach, in addition to his widely ranging duties as director of football operations.

In his fi rst season of coaching the H-backs and tight ends in 2007, Pat played an instrumental role in Hillsdale’s record-breaking off ense. Both of those positions play critical roles in the diversity and depth of the Charger off ense.

Pat’s responsibilities as DFO include equipment maintenance and repair as well as game and practice video responsibility. Pat joined the Hillsdale College football program as a player in 1999, and is in his eighth season as part of the team’s coaching staff .

Th is year, Pat’s nephew Tim joins the Charger program as a freshman off ensive lineman.

Linebackers

John Lindley

Tight ends/H-Backs

Pat Hornak

Offensive Line

Nate Shreffler

Defensive Line

Aaron Shreffler

Nate and his wife Jill reside in Hillsdale with their three daughters, Emma, Sarah and Grace.

Aaron and his wife Molly reside in Hillsdale, with their new daughter Lilly, born on March 15, 2009.

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Dr. John Willson returns for his third season, and his second tenure, as the kicking coach for the Chargers.

Dr. Willson was inducted into the Hillsdale College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005 and has spent many years as part of the coaching staff . He also was the founding coach of the college’s women’s track and cross country programs.

Dr. Willson has two granddaughters currently competing in athletics at Hillsdale College. Anna will be a senior on the track team, and Clara is entering her sophomore season on the volleyball team.

Kickers

Dr. John Willson

Wide Receivers

Fr. Duane Beauchamp

Student Coaches

Vince Alentado Derek Drelles

Father Duane Beauchamp has been a Hillsdale College institution for more than two decades. In 2009, he takes on a new role with the college, joining the football team’s coaching staff as its wide receivers coach. He will continue in his role as the team’s academic advisor.

Fr. Beauchamp recently retired as the chaplain for the college, a position he held since 1988. He also held the titles of director of volunteer services and assistant director of student activities. He’s also been heavily involved with the Habitat for Humanity program, which has taken him on mission trips around the world.

Garrett Chapel Zach Rausch

Head coach Keith Otterbein explains a play during spring practice.

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Athletic Director

Don Brubacher

Associate A.D.

Claudette Charney

Head Athletic Trainer

Lynne Neukom

On July 30, 2008, Don Brubacher was named the fi ft h athletic director in the past 54 years at Hillsdale College. Following the strong character and tradition established by people like Jack McAvoy and Dr. Mike Kovalchik is no small task, but it’s one Brubacher has fully embraced entering his second year on the job.

“I’ve been extremely impressed with the quality of coaches, athletes and staff we have here at Hillsdale. Th ey have made this a very easy transition for me,” Brubacher said. “I not only want to maintain the great athletic tradition we have here, but to help our coaches achieve greater success in the future.”

Brubacher knew plenty of success in his nine-year stint as athletic director at Tabor College, an NAIA school located in Hillsboro, Kansas. An alumn of the school, Brubacher coached men’s and women’s basketball at Tabor, as well as men’s and women’s soccer during a career that saw him spend nearly 30 years on the fi eld of play. He takes a lot of pride in his classroom teaching experience as well, and draws many parallels between the experience a college student has in the classroom compared to that on the athletic fi eld.

“Our national search has produced an individual with an impressive understanding of the role that athletics plays in the formation of student character and how character development is essential to the mission of our institution,” said Hillsdale College President Dr. Larry Arnn. “In addition, we have found a man with a long, proven record of success in leading a college athletic program. Don Brubacher will be a perfect fi t here.”

Brubacher’s coaching career saw him earn many Coach of the Year accolades, and he led his men’s basketball teams to 12 conference championships. His women’s soccer teams also won a regular season conference championship, and a postseason tournament conference title.

Brubacher started his college career at Heston College in Kansas, where he played soccer. He then moved on to Tabor College and played soccer and basketball, and was a First-Team All-Conference selection in basketball before his graduation in 1975.

Claudette Charney is entering her eighth season with the Hillsdale Col-lege athletic department, fi lling the roles of both head women’s basketball coach and associate athletic director.

Charney handles all of the NCAA clearinghouse and compliance issues for Hillsdale College, in addition to her coaching duties. She is also the school’s senior woman administrator.

She is coming off the fi nest season of her 20-plus year coaching career, guid-ing the Chargers to the 2008-09 GLIAC championship. She also coached Katie Cezat to highest honors in all of Division II in 2008-09. Cezat was named the national player of the year by every organization and website that covered Division II women’s basketball last year.

Charney is Hillsdale College’s all-time leader in women’s basket-ball coaching wins with 137, and three GLIAC South Division titles in her seven-year tenure. She also coached Hillsdale’s only other All-American player, Stephanie Heid, in 2002-03.

She also served as the head coach at Grand Valley State, and is still the all-time winningest women’s basketball coach at Saginaw Valley State. Charney and her husband, Dr. Mark Kosciuszko, re-side in Hillsdale.

Lynne Neukom is offi cially the head athletic trainer at Hillsdale College starting with the 2009-10 school year. She served in that role on an interim basis in 2008-09.

A lifelong resident of Hillsdale County, Neukom graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1987, and enrolled in Hillsdale College that fall. She graduated in 1991 with a degree in Health and Physical Education. She worked as a graduate assistant for longtime head athletic trainer Paul Beachler, and went on to earn a master’s degree in health education – with an emphasis in athletic training – from Western Michigan University in 1993.

Her husband, Jake is a physical therapist and a certifi ed athletic trainer working for the Hillsdale Community Health Center. He regularly assists with the care of the athletes. Their children are Hannah (8), Jacob (6), and Keturah (4). They reside in Hillsdale.

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ALPHABETICAL ROSTERBakker, David - 7Bedway, Ron - 71Bergquist, Bren - 84Bernardi, Stefan - 11Berube, Drew - 99Blanchard, Mike - 5Bloemers, Ross - 10Brown, Zach - 79Bryan, Matt - 12Bundy, Nathan - 51Burke, Eric - 47Buss, Andy - 96Cangelosi, Lou - 25Carson, Kyle - 29Cashin, Mike - 77Cherocci, Zach - 75Clow, Casey - 37Comasco, Vince - 8Cunningham, Kevin - 90Danko, Will - 33Doerfl er, Phil - 54Duey, Evan - 72Embry, Steven - 45English, Nate - 52Gaines, Daniel - 43Galvan, Nick - 36Gange, Justen - 74Geerlings, Aric - 39Glendening, Joe - 32Grant, Steve - 98Harbour, Patrick - 70Harding, Steven - 31Henderson, Cody - 2Hershock, Kevin - 48Hixson, Nick - 17Hojnacki, Ed - 35Holmes, Andre - 81Hornak, Tim - 67Jacobson, Evan - 21Jones, Ben - 61Kanitz, Bill - 85Karaba, Ben - 26Kegg, A.J. - 3Kendrick, Michael - 58Knudsen, Jordan - 56Kramer, Trent - 63Landry, Nicholas - 65Loy, D.J. - 53Lozier, Martin - 37

McGreevy, Colin - 92Meador, Reid - 73Meece, Mackie - 64Mifsud, Anthony - 15Mott, Andrew - 40Morelli, Zachary - 91Moynihan, Devin - 46Mueller, Kam - 94Norris, Jesse - 20Otterbein, Brad - 9Panizzi, Vinnie - 22Patillo, Matt - 80Petro, Mark - 97Plaskey, Jimmie - 50Riebold, Ridge - 41Russell, Braden - 27Ryan, Patrick - 76Sandner, Tyler - 28Schweller, Eric - 82Sharp, Jordan - 59Silm, Greg - 13Smith, Lance - 19Sparks, Greg - 69Spencer, Brad - 30Stempien, Joe - 38Szula, Mat - 4Tabone, Kevin - 89Terhune, Matt - 87Th ompson, Brian - 24Th ompson, Jed - 34Vear, Joe - 1Veldheer, Jared - 66Wade, Marcellus - 55Wade, Nate - 6Weatherhead, Troy - 16Weaver, Andrew - 22White, Cam - 23Wilburn, Andrew - 18Wiska, Ryon - 62Wood, Ben - 49Yarbrough, Andrew - 44Yassay, Mark - 75

Kam Mueller

A.J. Kegg

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1 Joe Vear DB So. 6-5 220 Hillsdale, Mich./Hillsdale2 Cody Henderson DB Jr. 6-1 186 Arcadia, Ind./High School3 A.J. Kegg WR Sr. 6-1 192 Gurnee, Ill./High School4 Mat Szula LB Sr. 6-1 221 Rockford, Ill./Lutheran5 Mike Blanchard WR Jr. 5-10 189 Hillsdale, Mich./Hillsdale6 Nate Wade DB RS-Fr. 5-11 201 Salem, Ind./Eastern7 David Bakker LB So. 6-3 229 Holland, Mich./West Ottawa8 Vince Comasco DB Jr. 6-2 212 Harrisburg, Pa./Bishop McDevitt9 Brad Otterbein WB Jr. 5-10 200 Hillsdale, Mich./Hillsdale10 Ross Bloemers DB Jr. 5-10 184 Holland, Mich./West Ottawa11 Stefan Bernardi DB So. 5-9 182 St. Clair, Mich./St. Clair12 Matt Bryan QB So. 6-5 209 Carrollton, Ohio/Carrollton13 Gregory Silm DB RS-Fr. 6-1 187 St. Johns, Mich./St. Johns15 Anthony Mifsud QB RS-Fr. 6-4 208 Dearborn, Mich./Dearborn16 Troy Weatherhead QB Jr. 6-3 205 Grand Rapids, Mich./Comstock Park17 Nick Hixson DB So. 6-1 183 Remus, Mich./Chippewa Hills18 Andrew Wilburn P So. 6-1 202 Rockford, Mich./Rockford19 Lance Smith DB Sr. 5-11 195 Grand Blanc, Mich./Grand Blanc20 Jesse Norris LB So. 6-3 215 Lima, Ohio/Shawnee21 Evan Jacobson WR Jr. 6-2 194 Commerce, Mich./Walled Lake Northern22 Vinnie Panizzi RB Sr. 5-10 203 Grosse Pointe, Mich./South22 Andrew Weaver DB Fr. 5-10 165 Plymouth. Mich./Christian Academy23 Cam White HB RS-Fr. 6-2 235 Grand Rapids, Mich./Forest Hills Central24 Brian Th ompson RB Jr. 5-6 199 Wauwatosa, Wisc./East26 Ben Karaba DB RS-Fr. 5-11 177 Brunswick, Ohio/Brunswick27 Braden Russell DB Jr. 6-0 191 Manistee, Mich./Catholic Central28 Tyler Sandner DB So. 6-0 192 Grand Rapids, Mich./Catholic Central29 Kyle Carson LB Jr. 6-1 195 Grand Blanc, Mich./Grand Blanc30 Brad Spencer RB So. 5-11 193 Maumee, Ohio/Maumee31 Steven Harding DB Fr. 6-0 183 Livonia, Mich./Detroit Catholic Central32 Joe Glendening RB Fr. 5-10 178 East Grand Rapids, Mich./East Grand Rapids33 Will Danko DB So. 5-8 169 Bloomfi eld Hills, Mich./Brother Rice34 Jed Th ompson DB Jr. 6-4 222 Gaines, Mich./Byron35 Ed Hojnacki WR So. 6-1 207 Commerce, Mich./Walled Lake Northern36 Nick Galvan DB Fr. - - Adrian, Mich./Adrian37 Martin Lozier HB Sr. 5-10 189 Jackson, Mich./Lumen Christi37 Casey Clow RB Fr. 5-8 171 Jonesville, Mich./Jonesville38 Joe Stempien LB Sr. 5-9 195 Bronson, Mich./Bronson39 Aric Geerlings WR/DB So. 6-0 201 Norton Shores, Mich./East Kentwood40 Andrew Mott WR Fr. 6-0 169 Paulding, Ohio/Paulding41 Ridge Riebold LB So. 6-0 213 Powell, Ohio/Olentangy43 Daniel Gaines LB Fr. 6-2 221 Simpsonville, SC/Hillcrest44 Andrew Yarbrough DL Sr. 5-11 231 Tecumseh, Mich./Tecumseh45 Steven Embry LB/K Fr. 6-1 196 Clinton, Mich./Clinton

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46 Devin Moynihan LB Fr. 5-10 222 Livonia, Mich./Churchill47 Eric Burke LB Fr. 6-2 190 Indianapolis, Ind./Heritage Christian48 Kevin Hershock HB Jr. 6-2 241 Marshall, Mich./Marshall49 Ben Wood LB Jr. 6-2 221 Saline, Mich./Saline50 James Plaskey, Jr. OL/DL RS-Fr. 6-4 269 Bloomfi eld Hills, Mich./Brother Rice51 Nathan Bundy DL Fr. 6-2 248 Greenfi eld, Ind./Mt. Vernon52 Nate English LB So. 6-2 214 Hillsdale, Mich./Hillsdale53 D.J. Loy OL RS-Fr. 6-4 293 Westerville, Ohio/Westerville54 Phil Doerfl er OL Jr. 6-1 269 Allen Park, Mich./Allen Park55 Marcellus Wade LB Sr. 6-1 215 Farmington, Mich./Farmington56 Jordan Knudsen DL Sr. 6-3 256 Indianapolis, Ind./Ben Davis58 Michael Kendrick OL RS-Fr. 6-0 285 Park Ridge, Ill./Maine Township South59 Jordan Sharp DL Fr. 6-2 226 Whiteland, Ind./Whiteland Community60 Kevin Tabone TE RS-Fr. 6-3 255 Livonia, Mich./Churchill61 Ben Jones OL Fr. 6-3 200 Muskegon, Mich./Catholic Central62 Ryon Wiska OL So. 6-1 275 Redford, Mich./Detroit Catholic Central63 Trent Kramer OL Fr. 6-1 253 Zeeland, Mich./Hudsonville64 Mackie Meece OL Jr. 6-3 298 Yorktown, Ind./Yorktown65 Nicholas Landry OL Fr. 6-3 268 Milford, Mich./Detroit Catholic Central66 Jared Veldheer OL Sr. 6-9 321 Grand Rapids, Mich./Forest Hills Northern67 Tim Hornak OL Fr. 6-5 215 Muskegon, Mich./Catholic Central69 Gregory Sparks OL Sr. 6-4 301 Huntington Valley, Ohio/University Schools70 Patrick Harbour OL Jr. 6-2 297 Macomb, Mich./Dakota71 Ron Bedway OL So. 6-3 263 Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich./North72 Evan Duey OL Jr. 6-4 281 Northville, Mich./Northville73 Reid Meador OL So. 6-7 276 Whiteland, Ind./Whiteland Community74 Justen Gange OL So. 6-3 262 Pontiac, Mich./Notre Dame Prep75 Mark Yassay DL Sr. 6-5 292 Northville, Mich./Northville75 Zach Cherocci DL Fr. 6-1 242 Rochester Hills, Mich./Brother Rice76 Patrick Ryan OL Fr. 6-5 262 Davison, Mich./Davison77 Mike Cashin OL Fr. 6-8 238 Independence, Ohio/Independence79 Zach Brown OL RS-Fr. 6-2 335 Canal Winchester, Ohio/Canal Winchester80 Matt Patillo TE Sr. 6-4 249 Mishawaka, Ind./Penn81 Andre Holmes WR Jr. 6-5 195 Elk Grove, Ill./James B. Conant82 Eric Schweller DL/P Sr. 6-3 249 Bellbrook, Ohio/Bellbrook84 Bren Bergquist TE So. 6-5 243 Davisburg, Mich./Clarkston85 Bill Kanitz HB Sr. 6-3 243 Cadillac, Mich./Cadillac87 Matt Terhune TE Jr. 6-5 238 Ossian, Ind./Norwell90 Kevin Cunningham DL RS-Fr. 6-2 254 Lewis Center, Ohio/Olentangy91 Zachary Morelli DL Fr. 6-1 208 Wyandotte, Mich./Roosevelt92 Colin McGreevy K RS-Fr. 6-2 171 Troy, Mich./Notre Dame Prep94 Kam Mueller DL Jr. 6-3 265 Oxford, Mich./Oxford96 Andy Buss WR Sr. 5-9 165 Rochester Hills, Mich./Brother Rice97 Mark Petro K Sr. 5-9 186 Rocky River, Ohio/Lutheran West98 Steve Grant K RS-Fr. 6-1 221 Royal Oak, Mich./Royal Oak99 Drew Berube DL Sr. 6-4 261 Hillsdale, Mich./Hillsdale

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FACILITIES

Re-named aft er the legendary head coach, Frank “Muddy” Waters Stadium is situated on the east end of campus, and seats approximately 8,500 fans. Hillsdale College football teams have been playing on this same spot of earth for more than 60 years. Th e stadium has recently undergone several signifi cant upgrades. New ProGrass artifi cal surface was installed before the 2005 season, and banners and press box lettering were added before the 2006 season.One of the longest-running projects in the program’s history came to fruition in January 2007, when the refurbished locker room was in place and ready for use. Th e area is now known as the Frank “Muddy” Waters/Joseph M. Vijuk Locker Room, named in honor of the former coach and former All-American player, whose generous donation helped fi nish off the gorgeous locker room.

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Joe

Vear 1

2008: Played in all 11 games, gaining valuable experience in the secondary...Recorded 15 total tackles, with fi ve solo stops...Will have a chance to start in 2009...2007: Named team’s Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week on Nov. 6...Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Helped lead the Hillsdale High School Hornets to a 12-1 re-cord in 2006 and an appearance in the state semifi nals...Prep teammate of current fellow Chargers Mike Blanchard and Nate English...One of the top off ensive weapons on a high-scoring team...Also played on the 2007 Hornets baseball team that won the Division III state champion-ship...Born April 10, 1989...Parents are Rick and Marie.

Class: Soph.

Position: DB

Height: 6-3

Weight: 201

Hometown:

Hillsdale, MI

High School:

Hillsdale

Cody

Henderson 2

2008: Completed second season as a starter and is a mainstay in the secondary...Started all 11 games and fi nished with 46 tackles, with 24 solo tackles...Had a career-high nine tackles in a win at Indianapolis, and recovered a fumble in the Homecoming win over Findlay...2007: Named team’s Freshman of the Year...Earned starting defensive back spot in the third week and remained a starter through the rest of the season...Named Defensive Player of the Week by the coaching staff aft er Oct. 13 game vs. Wayne State...Also earned spot on One-Play Warrior Club...Had 43 total tackles, including an impressive 3.5 tackles-for-loss from his safety position...High School: Set six receiving records for Hamilton Heights High School...Also named defensive MVP twice...Earned All-State, All-County and All-Conference accolades...Born May 26, 1988...Parents are Mark and Colleen.

Class: Jr.

Position: DB

Height: 6-1

Weight: 186

Hometown:

Arcadia, IN

High School:

Hamilton Heights

A.J.

Kegg 3

2008: Put together one of the most productive seasons from the wide receiver position in Charger history...His 74 receptions were the second-most in a single season in school history...Had 888 receiving yards with nine touchdowns...Caught at least one TD pass in seven of 11 games, including two vs. St. Joseph’s and Tiffi n in the season’s fi rst and last games, respectively...Had four 100-yard receiving games, including a career-high 129 vs. St. Joseph’s in the season opener, and 122 at Wayne State...Tied for second in the GLIAC in receptions per game and was sixth in receiving yardage in the conference...Named team’s Off ensive Player of the Week on Oct. 26 and Nov. 9...2007: Emerged as important cog in off ense as H-back...Finished third on team with 32 catches and 435 receiving yards...Named team’s off ensive player of the week Oct. 20 vs. Mercyhurst...Had a touchdown catch vs. Saginaw Valley in season fi nale...High School: Named Most Improved Player as a senior at Warren Township High School...Had 36 catches for 450 yards and one touchdown...Helped lead high school team to 8-3 record as a senior, and his teams went a combined 28-11 during his four-year high school career...Named Second-Team All-Area and honorable mention All-Conference...Born Aug. 3, 1987...Parents are Dan and Sandra.

Class: Sr.

Position: WR

Height: 6-1

Weight: 192

Hometown:

Gurnee, il

High School:

Warren Twp.

Mat

Szula 4

Named team captain aft er the conclusion of spring practice...2008: Had his best season as a junior, starting at linebacker in all 11 games...Had 72 total tackles, 7.5 tackles-for-loss, one sack, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and three interceptions...Had a knack for forcing turnovers and making big plays throughout the season...Returned a pick for 40 yards in a win over Indianapolis...Returned a fumble for 82 yards that helped sew up a victory over Northwood...Averaged 22 yards per interception return...Is one of the defense’s most consistent players...Awarded the E.P.E.P. Award twice, one of just two players on the team to earn the award more than once...Had a career-high 10 total tackles at Wayne State Oct. 25...2007: Excelled in role as backup linebacker, playing in all 11 games...Finished fi ft h on team in total tackles with 50 and had two interceptions...Very effi cient, productive player who gives Chargers luxury of quality depth at linebacker...Poised for starting role in 2008...2006: Saw action in six games, making three solo tackles...Born June 27, 1987...Parents are Mark and Janice.

Class: Sr.

Position: LB

Height: 6-1

Weight: 221

Hometown:

rockford, il

High School:

lutheran

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Mike

Blanchard 5

2008: Settled in as a starting wide receiver and is one of the team’s most versatile and valuable contributors...Caught 31 passes for 284 yards...Was also the team’s primary punt returner, fi elding 13 returns for 110 yards...Also threw a 39-yard pass that led to the deciding touchdown in the Homecoming win over Findlay Oct. 4...2007: One of three true freshman to play consistently for the Chargers...Scored a touchdown on his fi rst collegiate catch, Sept. 1 vs. Gannon...Finished season with fi ve catches for 47 yards...High School: Highly decorated and successful athlete at Hillsdale High School...Son of Chargers’ defensive coordinator Craig Blanchard...Named First- Team All-State Class B quarterback by the AP in 2006...Broke six school records, including most passing and rushing yards in a season...Led Hornets to fi rst-ever state baseball championship in June 2007...Starter on 2004-05 Hillsdale High School boys basketball team that went 25-1...Born April 3, 1989...Parents are Craig and Melanie.

Class: Jr.

Position: WR

Height: 5-10

Weight: 189

Hometown:

Hillsdale, MI

High School:

Hillsdale

Nate

Wade 6

2008: Redshirted as a true freshman…High School: Record-setting quarterback at Eastern High School in Pelkin, Ind….Set single-game and single season records for all-purpose yards, passing yards, touchdown passes and rushing yards…Named team MVP twice and won the mental toughness award…Named All-Conference as a senior…Also a member of SADD, the student theater, student council, Spanish Club, pep club and served as class offi cer…Born May 5, 1990…Parents are Randy and Sherry.

Class: rs-fr.

Position: DB

Height: 5-11

Weight: 201

Hometown:

salem, IN

High School:

eastern

David

Bakker 7

2008: One of several emerging young players on defense who will play a greater role on the fi eld in 2009...Played in all 11 games in 2008, picking up 16 total tackles...Had a sack for an eight-yard loss in a Sept. 13 win over Northwood...2007: Named team’s Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week aft er Week 4...Redshirted as a freshman...High School: Team captain in 2006 and First-Team All-Conference selection...High school teammate of Ross Bloemers...Named Academic All-State in 2005...Led the Panthers to OK Red Conference title in 2006...President of the National Honor Society from 2005- 2007...Born Nov. 2, 1988...Parents are Mitch and Christine.

Class: Soph.

Position: lB

Height: 6-3

Weight: 229

Hometown:

Holland, MI

High School:

West Ottawa

Brad

Otterbein 9

2008: Saw action in seven games as the team’s backup quarterback...Adds toughness and intelligence to the team’s deep crew of quarterbacks...Completed fi ve passes in win over Indianapolis Sept. 20...2007: Redshirted...2006: Led Chargers to thrilling 14-13 homecoming win over Indianapolis in his fi rst collegiate start...Played in fi ve games total, completing 59 percent of his passes...Older brother Steve played for the Chargers from 2002-2006...Youngest son of head coach Keith Otterbein...High School: Played quarterback for three years for the Hornets of Hillsdale High School under coach Marc Lemerand...Led team to 23 wins in his three seasons, including three straight spots in the playoff s...Named All-Conference three times each in baseball and football...Was honorable mention All-State as a senior...Led Hillsdale to three straight conference titles...Uncle Cort Otterbein played baseball and Uncle John Hess played football at Hillsdale College...Born April 21, 1988...Parents are Keith and Amy.

Class: jr.

Position: QB

Height: 5-10

Weight: 200

Hometown:

Hillsdale, MI

High School:

Hillsdale

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Ross

Bloemers 10

2008: Got on the fi eld in seven games as a sophomore...Will switch positions from defensive back to wide receiver in 2009...Had four tackles, including two at Grand Valley State Oct. 11...Switching to wide receiver this season aft er spending his fi rst two years as a defensive back...2007: Played signifi cant role on special teams and as a backup defensive back...Played in all 11 games and had one solo tackle...2006: Redshirted in 2006...High School: Two-time All-Conference pick and was honorable mention All-State as a senior...Named to the Holland-Area Dream Team...Caught 79 passes for 1,249 yards and 11 touchdowns in his career...Sister Tessa played volleyball for four years at Hillsdale...Born Feb. 1, 1988...Parents are Greg and Beth.

Class: Jr.

Position: WR

Height: 5-10

Weight: 184

Hometown:

Holland, MI

High School:

West Ottawa

Stefan

Bernardi 11

2008: Did not see action...2007: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Named All-Conference and All-Metro East while playing defensive back and kick/ punt returner for the Saints of St. Clair High School...Volunteer coach and umpire for area little league baseball teams...Had the fastest 40-yard dash time at Hillsdale’s baseball camp in 2006 (4.56)...Born Dec. 5, 1988...Parents are Ed Bernardi and Karen Westrick.

Class: Soph.

Position: DB

Height: 5-9

Weight: 182

Hometown:

St. Clair, MI

High School:

St. Clair

Matt

Bryan 12

2008: Saw his fi rst collegiate action, playing in three games...Big, tall passer with strong arm who is part of a deep and talented group of quarterbacks...Completed both of his passes for 23 yards in the season opener vs. St. Joseph’s...2007: Redshirted as a true freshman... High School: Holds nine school records in various passing categories...team captain and named to the Times- Reporter East/West All-Star Game...Off ensive MVP as a senior...Accumulated more than 3,500 passing yards in his career...President of the National Honor Society...Born Jan. 12, 1989...Parents are Michael and Lori.

Class: Soph.

Position: QB

Height: 6-5

Weight: 209

Hometown:

Carrollton, OH

High School:

Carrollton

Greg

Silm 13

2008: Redshirted as a true freshman…High School: Key off ensive player for two seasons for the Red Wings…Passed for 1,879 yards and 20 touchdowns in his two seasons as a starting quarterback, and ran for nearly 500 yards...Named his team’s off ensive player of the year twice and served as team captain…Named most improved player and rookie of the year in 2006…Academic All-State selection and was named First-Team All- Conference…Born July 9, 1989…Parents are Eric and Maureen.

Class: RS-Fr.

Position: DB

Height: 6-1

Weight: 187

Hometown:

St. Johns, MI

High School:

St. Johns

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Anthony

Mifsud 15

2008: Redshirted as a true freshman…High School: Th e Detroit News Dream Team quarterback in 2007…Set six single-season school records in 2007…Named an MHSAA Scholar- Athlete…First-Team All-State captain selection by the Detroit Free Press…Named team MVP and the City of Dearborn Player of the Year in 2007…Passed for a total of 44 touchdowns and had 20 rushing TDs during his career…Parents are alumns of Hillsdale College…Born July 29, 1989…Parents are David and Coryn.

Class: RS-Fr.

Position: QB

Height: 6-4

Weight: 208

Hometown:

Dearborn, MI

High School:

Dearborn

Troy

Weatherhead 16

2008: In his fi rst year as starting quarterback, helped keep the Charger off ense in place as one of the best in the GLIAC...Set school record for completions in a season with 242...His 2,874 passing yards were third-most in a single season in school history and he threw for 21 touchdowns...Passed for a career-high 360 yards and led a last-minute, game-winning touchdown drive in the season fi nale vs. Tiffi n Nov. 8...Had three 300-yard passing games and tossed four touchdown passes vs. Ferris State Nov. 1...2007: Played in fi ve games as the primary backup to starting QB Mark Nicolet...Completed 64 percent of his passes and threw a TD pass in the season opener vs. Gannon...2006: Redshirted...High School: Named AP First-Team All-State in 2005...Also won All-Conference and All-Area accolades as a senior at Comstock Park High School...Th ree-time team captain...Th rew for 4,257 yards and 55 touchdowns in high school...Holds four school records...Born Oct. 2, 1987...Parents are E. Andrew and Cathleen.

Class: Jr.

Position: QB

Height: 6-3

Weight: 205

Hometown:

Grand Rapids, MI

High School:

Comstock Park

Nick

Hixson 17

2008: Earned consistent playing time in the secondary and is in line to become a starter in 2009...Played in all 11 games in 2008, recording 13 solo tackles and 13 tackle assists...Recovered a fumble int he fi nal game of the season at Tiffi n...Had career-high fi ve tackles vs. St. Joseph’s and Grand Valley State...2007: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Earned 12 varsity letters in football, basketball and track...Set single-season scoring record with 126 points in 2006 and holds school records for career all-purpose yards (3,342) and career scoring (203)...His 14 touchdowns as a senior are also a school record...First-Team All-Conference as a senior...Averaged more than 15 points per game in his basketball career...Born Jan. 15, 1989...Parents are Christopher and Karen.

Class: Soph.

Position: DB

Height: 6-1

Weight: 183

Hometown:

Remus, MI

High School:

Chippewa Hills

Andrew

Wilburn 18

2008: Started the fi rst fi ve games as the team’s punter before suff ering a season-ending injury...Put together an outstanding punting average of 40.8 yards per punt...Booted a 62-yard punt in the season opener vs. St. Joseph’s, one of the 10 longest punts in school history...High School: Helped lead Rockford High School to state championships in 2004 and 2005…Starting punter all four years, averaging more than 40 yards per kick as a senior…Led team to 45-8 record during his four-year career…Named Academic All-State twice and was First-Team All-OK Conference ...Named First-Team All-State by the Detroit Free Press in 2007, and was an AP honorable mention All-State selection…Born April 9, 1990…Parents are Rick and Karen.

Class: Soph.

Position: P

Height: 6-1

Weight: 202

Hometown:

Rockford, MI

High School:

Rockford

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Lance

Smith 19

Voted a team captain aft er spring practice...2008: Started all 11 games at cornerback and is a stabilizing force on the defense...Finished with 26 solo tackles and 36 total stops...Broke up three passes during the season...2007: Earned starting defensive back position...Started fi ve games, picking up 21 total tackles...Valuable member of special teams units...2006: A big-time special teams contributor as a true freshman...Played in all 11 games, recording seven solo tackles...High School: Two-time captain and team MVP for the Bobcats...Named Class A First-Team All-State by the Detroit News twice, and was picked Division I All-State by the Detroit Free Press in 2005...Named to the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association All-Star Team...Named one of the top 60 players in Michigan by the Detroit News...Had 13 interceptions in his three seasons, along with 172 tackles...Helped lead track team to two regional championships...Born April 13, 1988...Parents are Michael and Christine.

Class: SR.

Position: DB

Height: 5-11

Weight: 185

Hometown:

Grand Blanc, MI

High School:

Grand Blanc

Jesse

Norris 20

2008: Saw action in two games, vs. St. Joseph’s and Northwood...2007: Redshirted as a true freshman...Named Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week Oct. 7...Will switch positions from linebacker to H-back for 2008...High School: Four-time All-League player for the Indians of Shawnee High School...Caught 113 passes for more than 1,600 yards throughout his prolifi c career...Led team to 23 wins in his fi nal three seasons...Football team was conference champions twice...Helped set state record in 4x200 relay...Led track team to state championship in 2006...Born Sept. 26, 1988...Parents are Charles and Sarah.

Class: Soph.

Position: LB

Height: 6-3

Weight: 215

Hometown:

Lima, OH

High School:

Shawnee

Evan

Jacobson 21

2008: Played in two games, catching one pass vs. St. Joseph’s in the season opener...2007: Saw action in two games, vs. Gannon Sept. 1 and Ashland Sept. 15...2006: Redshirted in 2006...High School: Totaled 91 catches for 955 yards and seven touchdowns in his three seasons on varsity...Twice named All-Division and was All-Metro North...Earned nine varsity letters in three diff erent sports at Walled Lake Northern High School...Born Dec. 18, 1987...Parents are Steven and Angela.

Class: Jr.

Position: WR

Height: 6-2

Weight: 194

Hometown:

Commerce, MI

High School:

W.L. Northern

Vinnie

Panizzi 22

2008: Quickly moving up the charts on Hillsdale’s all-time rushing list aft er another excellent season...Rushed for exactly one more yard as a junior (1,086) than he did as a sophomore...Named honorable mention All-GLIAC, and was the team’s Off ensive Player of the Week twice...2007: Took over as team’s starting tailback and put together outstanding campaign...Finished second in GLIAC in rushing touchdowns (16), while fi nishing fourth in rushing yards (1,085) and fi ft h in total scoring (96)...Scored eight rushing touchdowns in the team’s fi rst four games...Ran for a career-high 161 yards against Tiffi n Oct. 27...Caught 20 passes for 150 yards on the season...2006: Gained 45 yards on 10 carries in six games played...Uncle Frank Dubrovich played football for Hillsdale College...High School: Named team MVP and rushed for 1,136 yards on 205 carries as a senior...Averaged more than fi ve yards per carry throughout his career...Named to the Academic All-Area Team four times...Born May 7, 1987...Parents are Robert and Julie.

Class: SR.

Position: RB

Height: 5-10

Weight: 203

Hometown:

Grosse Pointe, MI

High School:

South

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Cam

White 23

2008: Redshirted as a true freshman…High School: Earned six varsity letters at Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central High School…Caught a total of 56 passes for 770 yards and 11 touchdowns during his two seasons on the varsity team…Named honorable mention All-Conference in football, as well as honorable mention All-State…Named honorable mention All-Conference twice in baseball…Born July 15, 1990…Parents are Michael and Tammy.

Class: RS-Fr.

Position: HB

Height: 6-2

Weight: 235

Hometown:

Grand Rapids, MI

High School:

F.H. Central

Brian

Thompson 24

2008: Played in 10 games as a backup running back and special teams player...Caught one pass for 15 yards vs. Grand Valley State, and had 10 rushing yards on the season...2007: Played in fi ve games, picking up 25 rushing yards...High School: Team captain in both football and track...Th ree-year starter in football...Four-time letterwinner in baseball... Member of the Young Conservative Leaders of America...Student Advisor...Born Sept. 17, 1988...Parents are Gerry Th ompson and Celita Kouzes.

Class: JR.

Position: RB

Height: 5-6

Weight: 199

Hometown:

Wauwatosa, WI

High School:

East

Ben

Karaba 26

2008: Redshirted as a true freshman…High School: Highly productive wide receiver at Brunswick High School in Ohio…Caught 63 passes for 1,142 yards and 10 touchdowns in leading the Blue Devils to a 13-1 season in 2007…Named Ohio All-State as a senior, as well as All-District, All-Northwest Ohio Conference and the team’s most valuable defensive player…Youngest member of the 2008 Hillsdale College football freshman recruiting class…Born Aug. 10, 1990…Parents are James and Kathy.

Class: RS-Fr.

Position: DB

Height: 5-11

Weight: 177

Hometown:

Brunswick, OH

High School:

Brunswick

Braden

Russell 27

2008: Played in three games, all at home...Recorded one tackle-assist in the season opener vs. St. Joseph’s...Redshirted in 2006...High School: Th rew for more than 1,600 yards during his three seasons as a starter...Also had 103 career tackles, including 23 in one game...Team went 10-1 in his sophomore year and won three conference titles...Named All-Conference at three diff erent positions...Born April 16, 1988...Parents are David and Cynthia.

Class: Jr.

Position: DB

Height: 6-0

Weight: 191

Hometown:

Manistee, MI

High School:

Catholic Central

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Tyler

Sandner 28

2008: Played in three games...2007: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Named off ensive MVP for Cougars team that fi nished second in the state in 2005...All-City in 2006...Team won back-to-back conference titles in his last two season...Member of peer ministry...Older brother Shawn played for the Chargers from 2002-05...Born Sept. 6, 1988...Parents are Mike and Vonnie.

Class: Soph.

Position: DB

Height: 6-0

Weight: 192

Hometown:

Grand Rapids, MI

High School:

Catholic Central

Kyle

Carson 29

2008: One of team’s primary special teams players...Saw action in eight games, recording fi ve total tackles...2007: Played in season opener vs. Gannon Sept. 1...2006: Redshirted in 2006...High School: Named honorable mention All-State by the AP and Detroit Free Press...Had 289 total tackles in his two varsity seasons...Led Grand Blanc to 14-7 record in his two seasons...First-Team All-Conference twice...Related to Don Charron, who played football for Hillsdale in the 1940s...Born July 22, 1987...Parents are Steven and Kerry.

Class: Jr.

Position: LB

Height: 6-1

Weight: 195

Hometown:

Grand Blanc, MI

High School:

Grand Blanc

Brad

Spencer 30

2008: Scored a touchdown in collegiate debut vs. St. Joseph’s Aug. 30...Rushed the ball seven times for 38 yards in that games...Played in three games total, averaging 5.4 yards per carry...2007: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Named All-League three times at Maumee High School...Piled up more than 800 combined receiving and rushing yards as a senior...Helped team to regional fi nals as a sophomore, when he averaged 10 yards per carry...Earned four varsity letters in both football and track...Born Nov. 21, 1988...Parents are Bill Spencer and Cindy Mercer.

Class: Soph.

Position: RB

Height: 5-11

Weight: 193

Hometown:

Maumee, OH

High School:

Maumee

Will

Danko 33

2008: One of the team’s most improved players through the season and spring ball...Also one of fastest players on the team...Competed for the Hillsdale College men’s track team in the winter and spring seasons...Played in fi ve games last season...2007: Redshirted as a true freshman...Named Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week Sept. 30......High School: Helped lead Brother Rice Warriors to 23-3 record in his two seasons on varsity...Member of the 2005 Division I state champions...Team won 2006 Catholic League title...Finished with 65 career tackles, four interceptions and two blocked punts...Broke two track school records...Born Oct. 5, 1989...Parents are Daniel and Vicky.

Class: Soph.

Position: DB

Height: 5-8

Weight: 169

Hometown:

Bl. Hills, MI

High School:

Brother Rice

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Jed

Thompson 34

2008: Played in the fi rst two home games of the season...2007: Saw action in the season opener vs. Gannon Sept. 1...2006: Redshirted in2006...High School: Two-time All-Conference selection at Byron High School...Only quarterback in school history to throw for more than 300 yards in a game...Named Most Improved Player on the basketball team...Member of Peer Mentoring as a junior and senior...Born Aug. 23, 1987...Parents are Bill and Cris.

Class: Jr.

Position: DB

Height: 6-4

Weight: 222

Hometown:

Gaines, MI

High School:

Byron

Ed

Hojnacki 35

2008: Played in four games, three at home...2007: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Named All-Division as a senior in 2006...Caught 21 passes for 292 yards...Earned two letters in football, hockey and lacrosse at Walled Lake Northern High School...Named team MVP and set record for most shutouts in hockey...Team captain in lacrosse...Member of the National Honor Society...Born July 18, 1989...Parents are Robert and Kelly.

Class: Soph.

Position: WR

Height: 6-1

Weight: 207

Hometown:

Commerce, MI

High School:

W.L. Northern

Martin

Lozier 37

2008: Played in the season’s fi rst game vs. St. Joseph’s...2007: Saw action in the season opener vs. Gannon Sept. 1...2006: Redshirted in 2006...High School: Played football, tennis and hockey at Jackson Lumen Christi High School...Led Titans to 2004 state title and a combined record of 23-4 in his last two seasons...Named to Jackson- Area Dream Team in 2005...Born July 17, 1988...Parents are Martin and Kim.

Class: Jr.

Position: HB

Height: 5-10

Weight: 189

Hometown:

Jackson, MI

High School:

Lumen Christi

Joe

Stempien 38

2008: Played in all 11 games, providing excellent depth at linebacker...Had 14 total tackles, including a season-high fi ve solo stops in a win over Northern Michigan Oct. 18...2007: Worked his way into the playing rotation at linebacker, playing in 10 games while making two starts...Finished with 21 total tackles and had three solo stops against Indianapolis Oct. 6...Can cover the fi eld well with his quickness...2006: Saw action in seven games in 2006 as a backup line-backer...Had three solo tackles...High School: Four-year varsity letterwinner at Bronson High School...Named All-Conference in 2004 and 2005 and was the Vikings’ team MVP and team captain in 2005...Had eight sacks and 18 tackles for loss as a senior...Part of district championship basketball team as well as honorable mention All-State in track as a senior...Ran the 100 meter dash in 11.4 seconds as a senior...His mile relay team was eighth at the 2004 state meet...Born July 6, 1986...Parents are Leonard and Julie.

Class: Sr.

Position: LB

Height: 5-9

Weight: 195

Hometown:

Bronson, MI

High School:

Bronson

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Aric

Geerlings 39

2008: Did not see action...2007: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Team MVP for the Falcons of East Kentwood High School as a senior...Academic All-State and Second-Team All- Conference...Two-time team captain...Scored 20 total touchdowns in high school, passing, rushing and on kick returns...Played hockey for four years and earned two letters in track...Born Aug. 30, 1988...Parents are Todd and Sally.

Class: Soph.

Position: DB

Height: 6-0

Weight: 201

Hometown:

Norton Shores, MI

High School:

East Kentwood

Ridge

Riebold 41

2008: Earned playing time as a backup linebacker, and will compete for a starting position in 2009...Played in nine games, picking up nine total tackles...Had four stops vs. St. Joseph’s...2007: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Two-time First-Team All-Ohio selection at line-backer...Named District Player of the Year and was First-Team All-County and All-Conference...Finished career with 339 tackles on defense and 2,313 rushing yards on off ense, with 26 touchdowns... Nominee for the Wendy’s High School Heisman... Team was conference champions in 2004 and 2005...Born Jan. 10, 1989...Parents are Richard and Vicki.

Class: Soph.

Position: LB

Height: 6-0

Weight: 213

Hometown:

Powell, OH

High School:

Olentangy

Andrew

Yarbrough h 44

2008: Playmaking defensive end, and is key part of one of the deepest positions on team...Recorded 29 tackles, 7.5 tackles-for-loss and 3.5 sacks...Totaled 22 lost yards for off enses in his tackles-for-loss...Earned the team’s Big Stick Award aft er the win over Ferris State...Had one sack in three of the team’s last four games...Had season-high six stops vs. Findlay Oct. 4...2007: Played in 10 games fi nishing with 22 total tackles, including 13 solo stops...Named team’s Special Teams Player of the Week on Sept. 30, and earned the Big Stick Award Nov. 11...Also a member of the One-Play Warrior Club...2006: Improved tremendously in 2006, becoming a playmaker along the defensive line...Played in 10 games, picking up 15 total tackles and one sack...High School: Valedictorian of his senior class at Tecumseh High School...Team leader in tackles as a senior...Had a career record of 110-36 as a wrestler, earning All-Conference and All- State honors as a senior...Born Feb. 26, 1987...Parents are Richard and Ann.

Class: Sr.

Position: DL

Height: 5-11

Weight: 231

Hometown:

Tecumseh, MI

High School:

Tecumseh

Kevin

Hershock 48

2008: Played in all 11 games, emerging as a strong special teams player...Caught two passes for 15 yards from his H-back position...2007: Played in fi ve games in 2007, but is an emerging player this year...2006: Redshirted in 2006...High School: Team captain for the Redhawks of Marhshall High School...Won the Most Unsung Hero Award...Team went 13-7 in his two seasons on varsity...Named Most Improved Player in basketball twice...Born Sept. 15, 1988...Parents are Kevin and Gail.

Class: Jr.

Position: HB

Height: 6-2

Weight: 241

Hometown:

Marshall, MI

High School:

Marshall

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Ben

Wood 49

2008: Played in all 11 games at the linebacker position...Had 10 total tackles for the season, two each against St. Joseph’s and Grand Valley State...Two-time member of the Academic All-GLIAC team and has the highest overall grade point average on the Charger football team...2007: Saw playing time in fi ve games, four of them coming at home...2006: Redshirted in 2006...High School: Two-time team MVP for the Hornets...Twice named First-Team All-SEC and was team captain as a senior...Also played ice hockey from sixth through 12th grades...Played classical violin for 11 years and was part of the National Honor Society...Born May 1, 1988...Parents are William and Erica.

Class: Jr.

Position: LB

Height: 6-2

Weight: 221

Hometown:

Saline, MI

High School:

Saline

Jimmie

Plaskey 50

2008: Redshirted as a true freshman…High School: Key player at Birmingham Brother Rice High School under legendary coach Al Fracassa…Had 42 tackles and three sacks from his defensive end position in 2007…Team won state championship in 2005, and was Catholic League champs three years in a row…Named honorable mention All-Catholic League in 2007 and was honorable mention All- District…Born Dec. 6, 1989…Parents are Jim and Melissa.

Class: RS-Fr.

Position: DL

Height: 6-4

Weight: 269

Hometown:

Bl. Hills, MI

High School:

Brother Rice

Nate

English 52

2008: Played in all 11 games, making an impact at the linebacker position...Recorded 16 total tackles...Will compete for a starting spot in 2009...2007: Redshirted as a true freshman...Will compete for a starting linebacker spot in 2008...Also a thrower on the men’s track team...High School: Led Hillsdale High School’s football team to incredible stretch of success during his three varsity seasons...Hornets went 28-7 from 2004-2006, making it to the 2006 state semifi nals...Finished career with 474 tackles and six sacks...Set Division 3 state meet record in shot put as a senior...Named Division 5 Defensive Player of the Year by the Detroit Free Press...Born Sept. 5, 1988...Parents are Daniel and Donna.

Class: Soph.

Position: LB

Height: 6-2

Weight: 214

Hometown:

Hillsdale, MI

High School:

Hillsdale

D.J.

Loy 53

2008: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Powerful lineman at Westerville Central High School…His blocking helped two of his team’s running backs rush for more than 1,300 yards in 2007…Led team to conference title in 2006…Named Second-Team All- Confer-ence and Second-Team All- District…Set school records in shot put and discus throw as part of track team…Also a member of the school’s orchestra for four years…Born May 2, 1990…Parents are Dan and Sandy.

Class: RS-Fr.

Position: OL

Height: 6-4

Weight: 293

Hometown:

Westerville, OH

High School:

Westerville

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Phil

Doerfler 54

2008: Returning starting off ensive lineman...One of strongest players on the team...Named the team’s Off ensive Player of the Week on Oct. 5 and earned the team’s E.P.E.P. Award aft er the season opener on Aug. 30...Named to the GLIAC’s All-Academic Team for second time...2007: Saw action in 10 games as an off ensive lineman...Will have opportunity at a starting spot in 2008...2006: Redshirted in 2006...High School: Named to the Downriver Dream Team and was the Off ensive Lineman of the Year for the Jaguars at Allen Park High School...Team went 21-3 in his two seasons on varsity...Lettered for four years in wrestling and two years in baseball...Born Jan. 2, 1988...Parents are William and Laura.

Class: Sr.

Position: OL

Height: 6-1

Weight: 269

Hometown:

Allen Park, MI

High School:

Allen Park

Marcellus

Wade 55

2008: Had two tackles in the season-opener vs. St. Joseph’s...2007: Started in all 11 games at linebacker, fi nishing third on team in total tackles with 54...Had season-high eight tackles in back-to-back games vs. Ferris State and Michigan Tech...2006: Redshirted in 2006...Played in 11 games with 20 total tackles in 2005...High School: Won three varsity letters under head coach John Bechtel at Farmington High School...Had 118 tackles as a senior for the Falcons, along with four sacks...Named All-Area by the Farmington Observer, team MVP and Second-Team Metro Area All-North...Team won OAA Division III title in his junior year...Also named Scholar-Athlete as a senior...Born Sept. 11, 1986...Parents are Lionel and Patricia.

Class: Sr.

Position: LB

Height: 6-1

Weight: 215

Hometown:

Farmington, MI

High School:

Farmington

Jordan

Knudsen 56

2008: Steady contributor along the defensive line...Played in all 11 games despite suff ering thumb injury...Had 15 total tackles and 2.5 tackles-for-loss...Powerful interior lineman who opens up room for defensive ends eff ectively...Has played in 33 out of a possible 33 games in his career...2007: Started all 11 games at defensive tackle, becoming one of the team’s best run-stoppers...Had four tackles-for-loss and two sacks...2006: Burst onto the scene as an impact player along the defensive line as a true freshman in 2006...Played in all 11 games, registering 16 tackles and two tackles-for-loss, leading all freshmen on the team...Was named the Chargers’ Freshman of the year...High School: Named All-State for the Giants of Ben Davis High School...Named Lineman of the year and Academic All-State in track...State qualifi er in the shot put and discus events...Football team won state championship his freshman year and achieved regional runner-up status twice...Born Dec. 7, 1987...Parents are Rob and Mary.

Class: Sr.

Position: DL

Height: 6-3

Weight: 256

Hometown:

Indianapolis, IN

High School:

Ben Davis

Michael

Kendrick 58

2008: Redshirted as a true freshman…High School: Two-year varsity starter on very successful prep team at Maine South High School in Park Ridge, Ill….Led the Hawks to 18-5 record during his two seasons on varsity, including back-to-back conference titles…Named All- Conference and a Scholar-Athlete…Played in the Illinois Coaches Association All-Star Game…Born Feb. 16, 1990…Parents are Jeff rey and Peggy.

Class: RS-Fr.

Position: OL

Height: 6-0

Weight: 285

Hometown:

Park Ridge, il

High School:

Maine Twp. South

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Ryon

Wiska 62

2008: Will compete for a starting position on the off ensive line in 2009...Played in three games as a redshirt-freshman...Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team...2007: Redshirted as a true freshman...Named Off ensive Scout Team Player of the Week on Sept. 23...High School: Team captain and All-Catholic selection under legendary coach Tom Mach at Detroit Catholic Central...Honorable mention Academic All-State...Winner of the AP Scholar Award...Winner of the Catholic Central Coach’s Award...Student Council Treasurer and French Club vice president... Father Jeff is a former NFL player...Born May 3, 1989...Parents are Jeff and Kim.

Class: Soph.

Position: OL

Height: 6-1

Weight: 275

Hometown:

Northville, MI

High School:

Catholic Central

Mackie

Meece 64

2008: Played in three games during the season...2007: Played in the season opener vs. Gannon Sept. 1....Will make the move from the defensive line to the off ensive line in 2008...2006: Redshirted in 2006...High School: Named to the East- Central Indiana All-Star Team...Two-year starter at left tackle for Yorktown High School...Holds school records in weightlift ing...Born Sept. 22, 1987...Parents are Robert and Sharon.

Class: Jr.

Position: DL

Height: 6-3

Weight: 298

Hometown:

Yorktown, IN

High School:

Yorktown

Jared

Veldheer 66

Named a 2009 Division II Preseason All-American by Th e Sporting News...Figures to be heavily scouted by the NFL throughout the season...Ran the 40-yard dash in 4.8 seconds...Has a 29.6-inch vertical leap...Had a max bench press number of 415 lbs...Has a hang clean mark of 425...Bench-pressed 225 lbs. 32 times...Has a Steeler time of 4.52 seconds...Voted team captain aft er the completion of spring practice...2008: Team captain and a First-Team All-GLIAC selection....Named Second-Team All-Region by Daktronics...Has blocked for a 1,000-yard rusher in all three of his seasons as a starter...Named the team’s Off ensive Lineman of the Year and was the Off ensive Player of the Week Sept. 21...2007: Named Second-Team All-GLIAC and Daktronics Second- Team All-Region...Became known as one of the best left tackles in the GLIAC, and was a key part in Hillsdale’s record-setting off ense in 2007...Earned the team’s E.P.E.P. Award aft er a week 5 win over Michigan Tech...Named the team’s Off ensive Lineman of the Year...Has terrifi c footwork and power...Entering third season as a starter..2006: Started all 11 games at left tackle...Named Off ensive Freshman of the Year...Older brother Aaron played basketball at Hillsdale College under former coach Ed Douma...High School: Named Most Valuable Lineman at Forest Hills Northern High School...coach, Brent Myers, is a Hillsdale College graduate...Named All-Conference and team captain as a senior...Played two seasons of varsity basketball, leading team to 34-10 record...Born June 14, 1987...Parents are Jim and Mary.

Class: Sr.

Position: OL

Height: 6-9

Weight: 321

Hometown:

Grand Rapids, MI

High School:

F.H. Northern

Greg

Sparks 69

2008: Saw action in one game, in the season-opening 49-6 win over St. Joseph’s...2007: Played in four games, recording a half-tackle...Will move to the off ensive line in 2008 and compete for a starting spot...2006: Worked his way into the defensive line rotation in 2006...Played in nine games, recording 12 total tackles...Born on Dec. 11, 1986...Parents are Gregory and Cheryl.

Class: Sr.

Position: OL

Height: 6-4

Weight: 301

Hometown:

H. Valley, OH

High School:

University Schools

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Patrick

Harbour 70

2008: Much-improved off ensive lineman, also a valuable part of the special teams...Participated in nine games in 2008...2007: Played in nine of the team’s 11 games...2006: Redshirted in 2006...High School: Played under head coach Mike Giannone for a powerful Cougars team at Macomb Dakota...High school team went 24-12 in his three years with the team, making state playoff appearances in 2004 and 2005...Born Oct. 5, 1987...Parents are Jeff and Karen.

Class: Jr.

Position: OL

Height: 6-2

Weight: 297

Hometown:

Macomb, MI

High School:

Dakota

Ron

Bedway 71

2008: Played in two games...2007: Named team’s Defensive Scout Team Player of the Week on Nov. 6...Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Helped lead the Grosse Pointe North Norsemen to a 24-9 record in his three years on the varsity...Named All-Metro East by the Detroit Free Press...First-Team All- Conference...Finished ca-reer with 140 tackles and nine sacks...Team was MAC White Division champions in 2004 and 2006...Student Council vice-president and member of National Honor Society...Born April 17 1989...Parents are Thomas and Mary Beth.

Class: Soph.

Position: OL

Height: 6-3

Weight: 263

Hometown:

G.P. Woods, MI

High School:

North

Evan

Duey 72

2008: Played in all 11 games on the off ensive line, and fi gures to compete for a starting position there in 2009...2007: Saw game action in the season opener vs. Gannon Sept. 1...Will compete for a starting position along the off ensive line in 2008...2006: Redshirted in 2006...High School: Named the team’s Off ensive Lineman of the Year in 2005...Named to his conference’s All-Academic Team and won the Scholar-Athlete Award...Led Mustangs to playoff spots in 2004 and 2005...Born June 8, 1988...Parents are David and Claire.

Class: Jr.

Position: OL

Height: 6-4

Weight: 281

Hometown:

Northville, MI

High School:

Northville

Reid

Meador 73

2008: A present and future anchor on the off ensive line...Played in eight games and was named the team’s Off ensive Freshman of the Year...Is penciled in to start at right tackle in 2009...2007: Redshirted as a true freshman...Named Off ensive Scout Team Player of the Week Sept. 9...High School: Two-year starter and three time letterwinner for the Warriors of Whiteland Community High School...Named All-County...Also a two-year starter on school’s basketball team...Part of the Indiana Student Leadership Conference in 2006...Born Dec. 28, 1988...Parents are Joe and Kathy.

Class: Soph.

Position: OL

Height: 6-7

Weight: 276

Hometown:

Whiteland, IN

High School:

Whiteland Comm.

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Justen

Gange 74

2008: Did not see game action...2007: Redshirted as a true freshman...High School: Two-time leterwinner and All-Catholic League performer at Notre Dame Prep...Team won its division three times...Born Feb. 11, 1989...Parents are Daniel and Renee.

Class: Soph.

Position: OL

Height: 6-3

Weight: 262

Hometown:

Pontiac, MI

High School:

Notre Dame Prep

Mark

Yassay 75

2008: A true mainstay on the defensive line, and is one of the team’s most experienced players...Started 10 games and had 16 total tackles...Registered 3.5 tackles-for-loss...Will be one of several fourth-year starters at defensive line...Earned the team’s Big Stick Award on Sept. 21...2007: Started all 11 games at defensive line...Finished with 15 total tackles...Member of the One-Play Warrior Club...2006: Worked his way into regular rotation on defensive line in fi rst active season...Played in 11 games with 10 tackles and one sack...High School: Named All-State as a senior and played in the Michigan High School Football All Star Game on July 23, 2005...Also named All-Area, All-Conference and All-Metro West...Named to National Honor Society and was Academic All-State...Born on Sept. 17, 1987...Parents are Mark and Cindy.

Class: Sr.

Position: DL

Height: 6-5

Weight: 292

Hometown:

Northville, MI

High School:

Northville

Zach

Brown 79

2008: Redshirted as a true freshman…High School: Came back from an injury- fi lled junior year to lead Canal Winchester to a remarkable turnaround in 2007...Team went from 2-8 to 10-2 between his junior and senior year, which was the best mark in school history...Team captain, and winner of the Archie Griffi n Sportsmanship Award...Team won league and district titles in 2007...Winner of the McCain Award as the school’s top scholar athlete... Born Jan. 2, 1990...Parents are Chris and Tina.

Class: RS-Fr.

Position: OL

Height: 6-2

Weight: 335

Hometown:

C. Winchester, OH

High School:

Canal Winchester

Matt

Patillo 80

2008: Named Second-Team All-GLIAC and emerged as one of the conference’s best pass-catching tight ends...Had 29 receptions for 329 yards and four touchdowns...Averaged more than 11 yards per reception...Made spectacular one-handed TD grab vs. Ashland Sept. 27...Named Second-Team Division II pre-season All-American by Lindy’s College Football Magazine...2007: Took over as team’s starting tight end and was a consistent threat in the middle of the fi eld...Finished fourth on the team with 24 catches, scoring three touchdowns...Named team’s Off ensive Player of the Week aft er Week 7 contest vs. Wayne State...Started all 11 games at tight end...2006: Played in seven games...High School: First-Team All-Region as a senior at Penn High School...Helped lead team to 22-5 record in his two season on the varsity...Played rugby for three years and was on the varsity wrestling team for three years...Born June 26, 1986...Parents are Paul and Victory

Class: Sr.

Position: TE

Height: 6-4

Weight: 249

Hometown:

Mishawaka, IN

High School:

Penn

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Andre

Holmes 81

2008: Exciting playmaker and one of the toughest covers in the GLIAC with his size and speed...Caught 29 passes for 490 yards and four scores...Averaged 17 yards per catch, and had three receptions of 59 yards or more...Named the team’s Off ensive Player of the Week on Sept. 14...Had his fi rst collegiate 100-yard receiving day on Nov. 1 vs. Ferris State...2007: Earned steady playing time as a backup wide receiver...Played in all 11 games, fi nishing with nine receptions for 158 yards...Also a member of the men’s track team, and won the GLIAC title in the outdoor triple jump at the conference championships...2006: Redshirted in 2006...High School: Started at wide receiver for the Cougars for one season...Helped lead team to state playoff spot in 2004...Finished seventh in the state in long jump as part of track team...Qualifi ed for the state meet in four events, including two relay events and the triple jump...Born June 16, 1988...Parents are Kevin and Mary.

Class: Jr.

Position: WR

Height: 6-5

Weight: 195

Hometown:

Elk Grove, il

High School:

James B. Conant

Eric

Schweller 82

2008: Named Second-Team All-GLIAC aft er spectacular season at both defensive line and punter...Stepped in as the team’s punter aft er Andrew Wilburn suff ered season-ending injury, and went on to lead the GLIAC in punting average (45.0)...Second-best punting average for a single season in school history...A nominee for the AllState Good Works Award thanks to his volunteer work...2007: Made steady improvement from freshman year, becoming a consistent presence along the defensive line...Finished with 13 total tackles and had a sack vs. Gannon Sept. 1...2006: Saw action in nine games and became a steady contributor on special teams...Recorded fi ve total tackles...High School: Second-Team All-Ohio in 2005, helping team to back-to-back 7-3 seasons...First-Team All-Southwest District in 2005 and was First-Team All-Area in 2004...Member of the National Honor Society and a member of the student government for three years...Born Oct. 21, 1987...Parents are Michael Schweller and Lynne Brown.

Class: Sr.

Position: P/DL

Height: 6-3

Weight: 249

Hometown:

Bellbrook, OH

High School:

Bellbrook

Bren

Bergquist 84

2008: Played in eight games in a backup role...2007: Redshirted as a true freshman...Named Off ensive Scout Team Player of the Week on Oct. 7...High School: Earned seven varsity letters at Clarkston High School...Captain of coach Kurt Richardson’s football team in 2006 and Dan Fife’s basketball team in 2006-07...Named All- OAA First-Team in football in 2006 and was Second-Team All-Oakland County...Led Wolves to three straight playoff berths...Born Dec. 11, 1989...Parents are Ken and Dru.

Class: Soph.

Position: TE

Height: 6-5

Weight: 243

Hometown:

Davisburg, MI

High School:

Clarkston

Bill

Kanitz 85

2008: Continued in his role as goal-line specialist...Had four touchdowns in his eight carries on the season...Also caught four passes for 55 yards, including a 31-yard grab vs. Northwood...2007: A go-to player in goal line situations...Scored six rushing touchdowns, which was second on the team...All of his touchdown runs covered one yard...Earned the E.P.E.P Award on Nov. 4, and was the Big Stick award winner Sept. 23...2006: Earned playing time as a true freshman, playing in seven games...High School: Helped lead team to seven-game improvement in 2005 as a senior, leading Cadillac High School from a 1-8 record to an 8-4 mark and a spot in the state playoff s...Had 146 tackles in his fi nal two seasons for the Vikings, and led team to district championship in 2005...Honorable mention All-State as a senior and was named All-Conference twice...Also played varsity hockey from 2002-2006...Member of the National Honor Society...Born Sept. 19, 1987...Parents are William and Cindy.

Class: Sr.

Position: HB

Height: 6-3

Weight: 243

Hometown:

Cadillac, MI

High School:

Cadillac

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Matt

Terhune 87

2008: Played in seven games, catching one pass in the season-opener vs. St. Joseph’s...Figures to play a bigger role at tight end in 2009...2007: Saw action in six games, one of three true freshman to get playing time in 2007...Had two catches for 12 yards in season opener vs. Gannon Sept. 1...High School: Led the Norwell Knights to a state runner- up fi nish in 2006 with a 14-1 record...Ranked as one of the top 10 tight ends in Indiana...Named First-Team All-State by the AP...All-Northeast Indiana First-Team...Caught 32 passes for 572yards and six touchdowns as a senior...Team went 27-11 in his three seasons on varsity...Born June 28, 1988...Parents are Tony and Jill.

Class: Jr.

Position: TE

Height: 6-5

Weight: 238

Hometown:

Ossian, IN

High School:

Norwell

Kevin

Cunningham 90

2008: Redshirted as a true freshman…High School: Earned First-Team All-District honors, as well as First-Team All-Conference as a senior at Olentangy High School in Ohio…Played football and ran track for the Braves all four years of his career…Also was a special mention All-State pick as a senior…Named most valuable defensive player…Born Feb. 28, 1990…Parents are Mark and Jenifer.

Class: RS-Fr.

Position: DL

Height: 6-2

Weight: 254

Hometown:

Lewis Center, OH

High School:

Olentangy

Colin

McGreevy 92

2008: Redshirted as a true freshman…High School: Th ree-sport athlete at Pontiac Notre Dame Prep…Named special teams MVP in 2007, helping team to 8-2 record and a spot in state playoff s…Team won its Catholic League division title in 2007…Also earned letters in wrestling and soccer…Born Nov. 28, 1989…Parents are Mark and Carol.

Class: RS-Fr.

Position: K

Height: 6-2

Weight: 171

Hometown:

Troy, MI

High School:

Notre Dame Prep

Kevin

Tabone 89

2008: Redshirted as a true freshman…High School: Earned several accolades at Livonia Churchill High School as a senior…Named All-Conference, All-Area and All-Metro West for the Chargers…Had14 catches for 191 yards and one touch down, while recording 58 tackles and three sacks in 2007...Related to Hillsdale College alumns Jack Furlong and Michael Furlong…Jack played basketball at Hillsdale from 1981-85…Born Nov. 24, 1989…Parents are John and Mary.

Class: RS-Fr.

Position: DL

Height: 6-3

Weight: 241

Hometown:

Livonia, MI

High School:

Churchill

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Kam

Mueller 94

2008: Played in 10 of the team’s 11 games and was a productive defensive lineman...One of several big-play specialists at that position...Had 25 tackles, six of those being tackles-for-loss...Had 1.5 sacks, including one for a 10-yard loss vs. Northern Michigan...2007: Became solid part of a deep defensive line rotation...Played in 10 games, getting a career-high four solo tackles in season opener vs. Gannon Sept. 1...Won the team’s Big Stick Award aft er Oct. 20 game at Mercyhurst...2006: Redshirted in 2006...High School: Earned a total of 10 varsity letters for the Wildcats at Oxford High School, including two in football under coach Bud Rowley...Named the team’s defensive MVP as a senior, and was named All-Conference, All-County and All-State...Had 64 tackles and 14 sacks as a senior...Named an All-Oakland County Scholar-Athlete...Born Jan. 31, 1988...Parents are Kenneth and Lynda.

Class: Jr.

Position: DL

Height: 6-3

Weight: 265

Hometown:

Oxford, MI

High School:

Oxford

Mark

Petro 97

Named Division II Preseason All-American by Th e Sporting News...2008: Earned Second-Team All-GLIAC honors aft er his most productive season...Was 35-for-36 on extra-point attempts and nailed 15 fi eld goals...Named the GLIAC Special Teams Player of the Week twice...Led the conference in fi eld goals made, fi eld goal percentage and extra-point attempt average...Finished second in the GLIAC in scoring among kickers...2007: Showed marked improvement as kicker, increasing his fi eld goal percentage by nearly 30 points over his freshman year...Named GLIAC Special Teams Player of the Week on Sept. 4 aft er going 8-for-8 on extra point attempts...2006: Stepped in as the team’s starting placekicker in 2006...Made six fi eld goals and 26 extra-points...High School: Four-year letterwinner for the Longhorns at Rocky River High School...Kicked school-record 47-yard fi eld goal in high school...Was 105-for-113 in extra-point attempts in his prep career...Born Feb. 28, 1988...Parents are Mark and Nancy.

Class: Sr.

Position: K

Height: 5-9

Weight: 165

Hometown:

Rocky River, OH

High School:

lutheran west

Steve

Grant 98

2008: Redshirted as a true freshman…High School: Helped lead the Grosse Pointe North Norsemen to a 24-9 record in his three years on the varsity...Named All-Metro East by the Detroit Free Press...First-Team All-Conference... Finished career with 140 tackles and nine sacks...Team was MAC White Division champions in 2004 and 2006...Student Council vice-president and member of National Honor Society...Born April 17 1989...Parents are Th omas and Mary Beth.

Class: RS-Fr.

Position: K

Height: 6-1

Weight: 221

Hometown:

Royal Oak, MI

High School:

Royal Oak

Drew

Berube 99

Named the Division II Preseason Defensive Player of the Year by Consensus Draft Services...Also marked as a Preseason All-American by Th e Sporting News...2008: Named honorable mention All-American and First-Team All-GLIAC aft er outstanding season at defensive end...Led GLIAC with 19.5 tackles-for-loss, and had 10.5 sacks...Named GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week on Nov. 3 and was the team’s Defensive Player of the Week fi ve times...Had 4.5 tackles-for-loss in season-closing win over Tiffi n...Had at least one tackle-for-loss in every game..2007: Became big-time playmaker on the defensive line...Had a team-high 5.5 sacks and 11.5 tackles-for-loss...Finished with 45 total tackles...Broke up an impressive fi ve passes from his defensive line position...2006: Strong contributor on defense and special teams as a true freshman...Blocked two extra points and had 13 total tackles...High School: Earned 12 varsity letters for the Hornets of Hillsdale High School...First-Team All-Conference and honorable mention All-State...Led Hornets to two straight conference titles...Has coached Pop Warner football and Hillsdale-area T-ball teams...Member of Big Brothers Big Sisters...Born Aug. 22, 1988...Parents are Roland and Deb.

Class: Sr.

Position: DL

Height: 6-4

Weight: 261

Hometown:

Hillsdale, MI

High School:

Hillsdale

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Vince

Comasco 8 Th ree-year starter on a Bishop McDevitt team that was nationally ranked dur-ing his playing career...Won District 3-6 AAAA titles in 2004 and 2005...Led team in interceptions as a junior and senior...Team captain...Earned appointment to the United States Military Academy...Member of the Army football team in 2006 and 2007...Born Nov. 30, 1987...Parents are Carl and Cheri.

Class: Jr.

Position: DB

Height: 6-2

Weight: 212

Hometown:

Harrisburg, Pa.

High School:

Bishop McDevitt

Steve

Harding 31Highly decorated player for one of the most successful prep programs in Metro Detroit, playing for coach Tom Mach at Detroit Catholic Central…Had more than 40 tackles as a junior and a senior, with two interceptions as a senior…Off ensively, had 20 catches for 325 yards and fi ve touchdowns for the Shamrocks…Named All-Catholic, First-Team All-Area, Team MVP and All-Metro North as a senior…Also earned All-Area accolades in baseball and basketball…Member of the National Honor Society…Born Oct. 25, 1991…Parents are Dave and Jan.

Class: Fr.

Position: DB

Height: 6-0

Weight: 183

Hometown:

Livonia, MI

High School:

Detroit CC

Joe

Glendening 32 All-time leading rusher at East Grand Rapids High School, rushing for 2,580 yards and 40 touchdowns as a senior in 2008…Led team to 2008 Division 3 state championship…Nicknamed “Joe the Show” despite his humble personality…A fi nalist for the Michigan High School Male Athlete of the Year…Brother Luke plays hockey at the University of Michigan…Named to the All-State Dream Team by the Detroit Free Press…Named Medium School Second-Team All-American by MaxPreps.com…Named the Gatorade Michigan Football Player of the Year…Born March 25, 1991…Parents are Tom and Leslie.

Class: Fr.

Position: RB

Height: 5-10

Weight: 178

Hometown:

Grand Rapids, MI

High School:

East Grand Rapids

Casey

Clow 37Highly productive and decorated athlete from nearby Jonesville High School...Named the Comets’ Most Putstanding off ensive player in 2008, and earned Big 8 Conference All-Academic honors...Also participated in track, wrestling and baseball at Jonesville...Also played Midget level hockey and won state championships with his teams...Member of the National Honor Society for four years...Born Oct. 26, 1990...Parents are Todd and Diane.

Class: Fr.

Position: RB

Height: 5-8

Weight: 171

Hometown:

Jonesville, MI

High School:

Jonesville

Andrew

Mott 40 Dynamic athlete who could challenge for playing time at wide receiver this season…Named First-Team All-Northwest Ohio and was tabbed as the area’s best wide receiver by the Van Wert Voice…Had 40 catches for 648 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior, leading Paulding High School to a fi ve-game improvement in won-loss record…Also averaged 26 yards per punt return…Had 12 receiving touchdowns combined in 2006 and 2007…Named Second-Team All-State in football, and helped set a school record in the 4x200 relay as part of the school’s track team…A member of the National Honor Society and the concert choir…Born April 27, 1990…Parents are Mike and Joanie.

Class: Fr.

Position: WR

Height: 6-0

Weight: 169

Hometown:

Paulding, OH

High School:

Paulding

Daniel

Gaines 43Four-time varsity letterwinner in football at Hillcrest High School…Named one of the top 100 prospects in South Carolina…Two-time team MVP and a First-Team All-Region selection…Also earned All-Academic honors as a senior…Played varsity lacrosse for two years…Born Feb. 1, 1991…Parents are Bryan and Bobbi.

Class: Fr.

Position: LB

Height: 6-2

Weight: 221

Hometown:

Simpsonville, SC

High School:

Hillcrest

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Steven

Embry 45 Earned a total of 10 varsity letters in his career, spanning football, basketball and track…Clinton High School was 11 games over .500 during his three-year career…Team captain as a senior, and was named the team’s best Special Teams player three times…Picked up honorable mention All-State honors from the AP and the Detroit Free Press…Named First-Team All-Lenawee County twice and earned the Team Punisher Award as a senior…Also a member of the National Honor Society…Born March 11, 1991…Parents are Dale and Cindy.

Class: Fr.

Position: LB

Height: 6-1

Weight: 196

Hometown:

Clinton, MI

High School:

Clinton

Devin

Moynihan 46School record-holder for career tackles at Livonia Churchill…Named his conference’s Defensive Player of the Year and made the list of Michigan Prep’s Top 200 players for 2008…First-Team All-WLAA and All-Area twice each…Named First-Team All-Metro West by Th e Detroit News…Had 145 tackles in nine games during the 2008 season…Team captain and was an MHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award…Also earned varsity letters in wrestling and baseball…Born Jan. 18, 1991…Parents are Vincent and Carol.

Class: Fr.

Position: LB

Height: 5-10

Weight: 222

Hometown:

Livonia, MI

High School:

Churchill

Nathan

Bundy 51 Helped lead Mt. Vernon High School to a sectional championship during his career…Was named team captain as a senior, and was Academic All-State, All-Indy East as well as All-County and All-Conference…Also earned varsity letters in basketball and track…Member of the Student Council, National Honor Society, the Spanish Club and the Best Buddies organization…Born Dec. 4, 1990…Parents are Marc and Charmi.

Class: Fr.

Position: DL

Height: 6-2

Weight: 248

Hometown:

Greenfield, IN

High School:

Mt. Vernon

Jordan

Sharp 59 Played high school football at Whiteland Community High School in Indiana, same as current Chargers’ off ensive lineman Reid Meador.

Class: Fr.

Position: DL

Height: 6-2

Weight: 226

Hometown:

Whiteland, In

High School:

Community

Ben

Jones 61 Key part of the undefeated and state champion Muskegon Catholic Central Crusaders…Team was 14-0 in 2008, and compiled a record of 45-8 during his four-year career…Named honorable mention All-Area aft er senior season…Team was also state champions in 2006, and district champs in 2005 and 2007…Helped lead basketball team to Class C district title in 2007…Member of the National Honor Society and student government in 2007-08 and 2008-09…Mother Th eresa Doerr (Jones) attended Hillsdale College…Born Aug. 10, 1990…Parents are Bruce and Th eresa.

Class: Fr.

Position: OL

Height: 6-3

Weight: 200

Hometown:

Muskegon, MI

High School:

Catholic Central

Trent

Kramer 63 Earned nine varsity letters in career, including four in football…Helped lead team to state championship game in 2005, when it fi nished 11-3…Team was conference champs three times during his career…Named First-Team All-Conference in 2008…Very active in the community, with multiple years served on the Student Council, National Honor Society, Peer Listening and as a student ambassador…Born April 15, 1991…Parents are Bruce and Susie.

Class: Fr.

Position: OL

Height: 6-1

Weight: 253

Hometown:

Zeeland, MI

High School:

Hudsonville


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Nicholas

Landry 65 High school teammate of fellow incoming freshman Steven Harding at Detroit Catholic Central…Named team captain as a senior…Also played basketball and ran track…Member of the Student Council all four years of high school career…Born Nov. 3, 1990…Parents are Patrick and Cindy.

Class: Fr.

Position: OL

Height: 6-3

Weight: 268

Hometown:

Milford, MI

High School:

Detroit CC

Tim

Hornak 67 Nephew of Hillsdale College H-backs and tight ends coach Pat Hornak…Helped lead Crusaders to state championship in 2006 and 2008…Team was undefeated in his senior season…Compiled 70 tackles and six sacks in 2008 while playing defensive end…Also started at right tackle on off ense…Named All-State by the Detroit News and Detroit Free Perss in 2008…Played varsity basketball for three seasons…Participated on a mission trip top aid victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2008…Born Dec. 13, 1990…Parents are Michael and Tina.

Class: Fr.

Position: OL

Height: 6-5

Weight: 215

Hometown:

Muskegon, MI

High School:

Catholic Central

Zach

Cherocci 75 Varsity starter for two years under legendary coach Al Fracassa at Birmingham Brother Rice…Played right guard and right tackle for the Warriors, and helped lead the team to 15 wins in his two varsity seasons…Named to the All-State Dream Team by the Detroit Free Press, and to the Oakland County Dream Team by the Oakland Press…Selected to play in the East/West All-Star game July 11, 2009…Team captain…Also earned All-Catholic and All-Metro honors…Earned four varsity letters in track…Participated in the Catholic Leadership Conference for three years…Born May 6, 1991…Parents are Jim and Jenny.

Class: Fr.

Position: DL

Height: 6-1

Weight: 242

Hometown:

Roch. Hills, MI

High School:

Brother Rice

Patrick

Ryan 76 Played football and lacrosse for four years at Davison High School…Team qualifi ed for the state playoff s in his last two seasons with the Cardinals…Named Academic All-Conference, All-Conference and All-Area in football…Team won conference, district and regional championships during his career…Relatives John P. Bowe and Dorothy Bohley also attended Hillsdale College…Born Oct. 10, 1991...Parents are Mark and Karen.

Class: Fr.

Position: OL

Height: 6-5

Weight: 262

Hometown:

Davison, MI

High School:

Davison

Mike

Cashin 77 Played varsity football and baseball for four years for the Blue Devils…Named All-Conference three times and All-District once…Named All-Academic and earned team’s academic awards all four years of career…A member of his school’s sportsmanship committee for four years…Born Aug. 19, 1990…Parents are Lew and Kristina.

Class: Fr.

Position: OL

Height: 6-8

Weight: 238

Hometown:

Independence, OH

High School:

Independence

Zachary

Morelli 91 Earned All-Area Dream Team honors at Wyandotte Roosevelt High School…Also named All-State in Division 2, and was his team’s Defensive Player of the Year…Named All-Metro West by Th e Detroit News…Born Jan. 20, 1991.

Class: Fr.

Position: DL

Height: 6-1

Weight: 208

Hometown:

Wyandotte, MI

High School:

Roosevelt


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Hillsdale College

at St. Joseph’s

Aug. 29, 2009

Michigan Tech at

Hillsdale College

Sept. 5, 2009

Hillsdale College

at Northwood

Sept. 12, 2009

Indianapolis at

Hillsdale College

Sept. 19, 2009

St. Joseph’s 2009

Schedule

Aug. 29 vs. Hillsdale

Sept. 5 vs. Valparaiso

Sept. 12 at Missouri S&T

Sept. 19 vs. Lake Erie

Sept. 26 vs. Lincoln

Oct. 10 at Oh Dominican

Oct. 17 at Urbana

Oct. 24 vs. Ky. Wesleyan

Oct. 31 vs. SW Baptist

Nov. 7 at Central St.

Head Coach: Lou Esposito2008 Record: 5-5Nickname: PumasColors: Purple and WhiteEnrollment: 1,0762008 Result: HC 49, SJC 6All-time Series: Hillsdale leads 7-2Top Returning Off ensive Player: Jashon BanksTop Returning Defensive Player: Ronnell Tibbs

All-time series2008: Hillsdale 49, St. Joseph’s 6 1961: Hillsdale 28, St. Joseph’s 71995: Hillsdale 49, St. Joseph’s 01994: St. Joseph’s 29, Hillsdale 271993: Hillsdale 16, St. Joseph’s 151992: Hillsdale 14, St. Joseph’s 61991: St. Joseph’s 10, Hillsdale 01990: Hillsdale 40, St. Joseph’s 01962: Hillsdale 27, St. Joseph’s 6

Mich. Tech 2009

Schedule

Sept. 5 at Hillsdale

Sept. 12 at Ashland

Sept. 19 vs. N. Michigan

Sept. 26 vs. Grand Valley

Oct. 3 at Ferris State

Oct. 10 vs. Findlay

Oct. 17 at Indianapolis

Oct. 24 vs. Saginaw Valley

Oct. 31 at Tiffin

Nov. 7 vs. Northwood

Head Coach: Tom Kearly2008 Record: 7-3Nickname: HuskiesColors: Black and GoldEnrollment: 6,7382008 Result: MT 39, HC 36All-time Series: Hillsdale leads 14-6Top Returning Off ensive Player: Phil MilbrathTop Returning Defensive Player: David Carmody

Recent Results2008: Michigan Tech 39, Hillsdale 36 1998: Michigan Tech 23, Hillsdale 202007: Hillsdale 37, Michigan Tech 0 1997: Hillsdale 35, Michigan Tech 192006: Michigan Tech 14, Hillsdale 12 1996: Hillsdale 21, Michigan Tech 102003: Michigan Tech 47, Hillsdale 28 1995: Hillsdale 21, Michigan Tech 62002: Hillsdale 31, Michigan Tech 7 1994: Hillsdale 48, Michigan Tech 72001: Hillsdale 52, Michigan Tech 35 1986: Hillsdale 35, Michigan Tech 142000: Michigan Tech 14, Hillsdale 10 1985: Hillsdale 52, Michigan Tech 61999: Michigan Tech 31, Hillsdale 7 1984: Hillsdale 24, Michigan Tech 6

Northwood 2009

Schedule

Sept. 5 vs. N. Michigan

Sept. 12 vs. Hillsdale

Sept. 19 at Saginaw Valley

Sept. 26 at Findlay

Oct. 3 vs. Indianapolis

Oct. 10 at Ashland

Oct. 17 vs. Tiffin

Oct. 24 vs. Ferris State

Oct. 31 at Wayne State

Nov. 7 at Mich. Tech

Head Coach: Mike Sullivan2008 Record: 2-8Nickname: TimberwolvesColors: Columbia Blue and WhiteEnrollment: 1,9732008 Result: HC 26, NU 7All-time Series: Hillsdale leads 24-15Top Returning Off ensive Player: Spencer KlukowskiTop Returning Defensive Player: Kevin Berrien

Recent Results2008: Hillsdale 26, Northwood 7 1996: Northwood 17, Hillsdale 142005: Northwood 49, Hillsdale 20 1995: Hillsdale 44, Northwood 302004: Northwood 56, Hillsdale 21 1994: Hillsdale 49, Northwood 02003: Northwood 34, Hillsdale 31 1993: Hillsdale 37, Northwood 72002: Northwood 41, Hillsdale 34 1992: Hillsdale 24, Northwood 72001: Hillsdale 21, Northwood 14 1991: Northwood 6, Hillsdale 02000: Northwood 34, Hillsdale 26 1990: Northwood 21, Hillsdale 131997: Hillsdale 43, Northwood 40 1989: Northwood 36, Hillsdale 35

UIndy 2009

Schedule

Aug. 29 vs. Ky. Wesleyan


Sept. 12 vs. Wayne State

Sept. 19 at Hillsdale

Sept. 26 vs. Saginaw Valley

Oct. 3 at Northwood

Oct. 10 at Ferris State

Oct. 17 vs. Mich. Tech

Oct. 24 vs. Tiffin

Oct. 31 at Ashland

Nov. 7 at N. Michigan

Head Coach: Joe Polizzi2008 Record: 5-6Nickname: GreyhoundsColors: Crimson and GreyEnrollment: 4,3002008 Result: HC 29, UI 17All-time Series: Hillsdale leads 14-11Top Returning Off ensive Player: Lance LaskerTop Returning Defensive Player: Mike Dum

Recent Results2008: Hillsdale 29, Indianapolis 17 2000: Indianapolis 16, Hillsdale 142007: Indianapolis 34, Hillsdale 30 1999: Indianapolis 34, Hillsdale 92006: Hillsdale 14, Indianapolis 13 1998: Indianapolis 34, Hillsdale 72005: Indianapolis 28, Hillsdale 21 1997: Indianapolis 17, Hillsdale 102004: Hillsdale 49, Indianapolis 43 1996: Hillsdale 24, Indianapolis 142003: Indianapolis 31, Hillsdale 10 1995: Hillsdale 10, Indianapolis 02002: Indianapolis 24, Hillsdale 17 1994: Hillsdale 37, Indianapolis 02001: Indianapolis 20, Hillsdale 17 1993: Hillsdale 14, Indianapolis 7

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at Ashland

Sept. 26, 2009

Hillsdale College

at Findlay

Oct. 3, 2009

Grand Valley at

Hillsdale College

Oct. 10, 2009

Hillsdale College

at N. Michigan

Oct. 17, 2009

Ashland 2009

Schedule

Head Coach: Lee Owens2008 Record: 9-4Nickname: EaglesColors: Purple and GoldEnrollment: 6,5002008 Result: AU 24, HC 17All-time Series: Hillsdale leads 22-17Top Returning Off ensive Player: Billy Cundiff Top Returning Defensive Player: Chris Harvey

Recent Results2008: Ashland 24, Hillsdale 17 2000: Ashland 17, Hillsdale 102007: Hillsdale 49, Ashland 28 1999: Hillsdale 29, Ashland 172006: Ashland 30, Hillsdale 24 1998: Ashland 30, Hillsdale 272005: Ashland 7, Hillsdale 3 1997: Ashland 27, Hillsdale 32004: Ashland 24, Hillsdale 0 1996: Hillsdale 21, Ashland 02003: Hillsdale 24, Ashland 21 1995: Hillsdale 28, Ashland 72002: Hillsdale 37, Ashland 7 1994: Ashland 31, Hillsdale 202001: Ashland 24, Hillsdale 10 1993: Ashland 20, Hillsdale 18

Findlay 2009

Schedule

Head Coach: Jon Wauford2008 Record: 2-9Nickname: OilersColors: Orange and BlackEnrollment: 4,7002008 Result: HC 20 UF 13All-time Series: Hillsdale leads 14-6-1Top Returning Off ensive Player: Anthony LanzaraTop Returning Defensive Player:Joe Knopick

Recent Results2008: Hillsdale 20, Findlay 13 2000: Hillsdale 17, Findlay 62007: Hillsdale 45, Findlay 7 1999: Hillsdale 17, Findlay 142006: Hillsdale 10, Findlay 7 1998: Hillsdale 17, Findlay 142005: Findlay 17, Hillsdale 14 1970: Hillsdale 30, Findlay 7 2004: Findlay 28, Hillsdale 23 1969: Hillsdale 49, Findlay 22003: Findlay 17, Hillsdale 9 1967: Findlay 13, Hillsdale 32002: Findlay 35, Hillsdale 14 1966: Hillsdale 28, Findlay 132001: Hillsdale 42, Findlay 13 1965: Hillsdale 28, Findlay 20

GVSU 2009

Schedule

Head Coach: Chuck Martin2008 Record: 11-1Nickname: LakersColors: Black and BlueEnrollment: 23,4642008 Result: GV 41, HC 10All-time Series: GV leads 22-9Top Returning Off ensive Player: Brad IciekTop Returning Defensive Player: Danny Richard

Recent Results2008: Grand Valley 41, Hillsdale 10 1996: Grand Valley 17, Hillsdale 162005: Grand Valley 38, Hillsdale 10 1995: Grand Valley 25, Hillsdale 202004: Grand Valley 58, Hillsdale 7 1994: Hillsdale 33, Grand Valley 202003: Grand Valley 37, Hillsdale 24 1993: Hillsdale 38, Grand Valley 212002: Grand Valley 44, Hillsdale 19 1992: Grand Valley 34, Hillsdale 212001: Grand Valley 57, Hillsdale 21 1991: Grand Valley 9, Hillsdale 62000: Grand Valley 31, Hillsdale 19 1990: Hillsdale 38, Grand Valley 341997: Grand Valley 14, Hillsdale 12 1989: Grand Valley 38, Hillsdale 17

NMU 2009

Schedule

Head Coach: Bernie Anderson2008 Record: 2-8Nickname: WildcatsColors: Green and YellowEnrollment: 9,4002008 Result: HC 49, NM 25All-time Series: Hillsdale leads 22-14-1Top Returning Off ensive Player: Mark BossuahTop Returning Defensive Player: Nathan Yelk

Recent Results2008: Hillsdale 49, N. Michigan 25 1996: Hillsdale 24, N. Michigan 142007: HIllsdale 42, N. Michigan 41 1995: N. Michigan 28, Hillsdale 142006: N. Michigan 31, Hillsdale 24 1994: Hillsdale 45, N. Michigan 142003: Hillsdale 27, N. Michigan 20 1993: Hillsdale 28, N. Michigan 122002: N. Michigan 26, Hillsdale 23 1992: Hillsdale 32, N. Michigan 62001: N. Michigan 25, Hillsdale 19 1991: Hillsdale 24, N. Michigan 02000: N. Michigan 31, Hillsdale 17 1990: Hillsdale 36, N. Michigan 211997: N. Michigan 10, Hillsdale 0 1989: Hillsdale 27, N. Michigan 17

Aug. 27 at Bloomsburg

Sept. 5 at Ferris State

Sept. 12 vs. Mich. Tech

Sept. 19 at Tiffin

Sept. 26 vs. Hillsdale


Oct. 10 vs. Northwood

Oct. 17 at Saginaw Valley

Oct. 24 vs. Grand Valley


Nov. 7 at Findlay

Aug. 27 vs. Urbana

Sept. 3 at Tiffin

Sept. 12 vs. Ferris State

Sept. 19 at Wayne State

Sept. 26 vs. Northwoo

Oct. 3 vs. Hillsdale

Oct. 10 at Mich. Tech

Oct. 17 at Grand Valley

Oct. 24 vs. N. Michigan


Nov. 7 vs. Ashland

Aug. 29 at W. Texas A&M

Sept. 5 at Indianapolis


Sept. 19 at Ferris State

Sept. 26 at Mich. Tech

Oct. 3 vs. Tiffin

Oct. 10 at Hillsdale

Oct. 17 vs. Findlay

Oct. 24 at Ashland

Oct. 31 vs. N. Michigan

Nov. 7 vs. Wayne State

Sept. 5 at Northwood

Sept. 12 vs. Tiffin

Sept. 19 at Mich. Tech

Sept. 26 vs. Ferris State


Oct. 10 vs. Wayne State


Oct. 24 at Findlay


Nov. 7 vs. Indianapolis

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Hillsdale College

Oct. 24, 2009

Hillsdale College

at Ferris State

Oct. 31, 2009

Tiffin at

Hillsdale College

Nov. 7, 2009

Wayne St. 2009

Schedule


Sept. 12 at Indianapolis

Sept. 19 vs. Findlay

Sept. 26 at Tiffin

Oct. 3 vs. Ashland

Oct. 10 at N. Michigan

Oct. 17 vs. Ferris State

Oct. 24 at Hillsdale

Oct. 31 vs. Northwood

Nov. 7 at Grand Valley

Head Coach: Paul Winters2008 Record: 8-3Nickname: WarriorsColors: Green and GoldEnrollment: 30,2802008 Result: WS 14, HC 7All-time Series: Hillsdale leads 36-13-1Top Returning Off ensive Player:Joique BellTop Returning Defensive Player: Matt Shango

Recent Results2008: Wayne State 14, Hillsdale 7 2000: Wayne State 27, Hillsdale 212007: Hillsdale 35, Wayne State 21 1999: Hillsdale 24, Wayne State 92006: Wayne State 49, Hillsdale 26 1998: Hillsdale 28, Wayne State 172005: Hillsdale 28, Wayne State 14 1997: Hillsdale 10, Wayne State 62004: Hillsdale 37, Wayne State 10 1996: Hillsdale 14, Wayne State 02003: Hillsdale 49, Wayne State 26 1995: Hillsdale 45, Wayne State 132002: Hillsdale 40, Wayne State 34 1994: Hillsdale 56, Wayne State 92001: Wayne State 19, Hillsdale 17 1993: Wayne State 23, Hillsdale 21

Ferris State 2009

Schedule

Aug. 29 vs. Tiffin

Sept. 5 vs. Ashland

Sept. 12 at Findlay


Sept. 26 at N. Michigan




Oct. 24 at Northwood


Nov. 7 at Saginaw Valley

Head Coach: Jeff PierceRecord at School: 90-642008 Record: 6-5Nickname: BulldogsColors: Crimson and GoldEnrollment: 13,0872008 Result: HC 34, FS 14All-time Series: Hillsdale leads 4-0Top Returning Off ensive Player: Tim HogueTop Returning Defensive Player: Chad Wilson

Recent Results2008: Hillsdale 34, Ferris State 14 2000: Hillsdale 23, Ferris State 142007: Ferris State 44, Hillsdale 41 1999: Hillsdale 40, Ferris State 372006: Hillsdale 29, Ferris State 27 1998: Ferris State 24, Hillsdale 212005: Hillsdale 34, Ferris State 14 1997: Ferris State 35, Hillsdale 212004: Ferris State 21, Hillsdale 7 1996: Ferris State 20, Hillsdale 72003: Ferris State 25, Hillsdale 20 1995: Ferris State 17, Hillsdale 102002: Ferris State 33, Hillsdale 21 1994: Ferris State 14, Hillsdale 102001: Ferris State 38, Hillsdale 21 1993: Hillsdale 13, Ferris State 13

Tiffin 2009

Schedule

Aug. 29 at Ferris State

Sept. 3 vs. Findlay

Sept. 12 at N. Michigan

Sept. 19 vs. Ashland

Sept. 26 vs. Wayne State


Oct. 10 vs. Saginaw Valley

Oct. 17 at Northwood

Oct. 24 at Indianapolis


Nov. 7 at Hillsdale

Head Coach: Dave Walkosky2008 Record: 1-10Nickname: DragonsColors: Green and GoldEnrollment: 2,4002008 Result: HC 37, TU 36All-time Series: Hillsdale leads 3-2Top Returning Off ensive Player: Trey WilliamsTop Returning Defensive Player:Rahsan Wilson

All-time series2008: Hillsdale 37, Tiffi n 362007: Hillsdale 31, Tiffi n 142006: Tiffi n 24, Hillsdale 142005: Hillsdale 24, Tiffi n 142004: Tiffi n 15, Hillsdale 13

2009 GLIAC

Football

Preseason Poll

School (fi rst-place votes) Points1. Grand Valley State (11) 1212. Ashland (1) 1073. Michigan Tech 944. Wayne State 895. Saginaw Valley State 856. Hillsdale College 717. Ferris State 668. Indianapolis 519. Findlay 3810. Northern Michigan 3311. Northwood 2412. Tiffi n 13

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All members of the media covering Hillsdale College football games must secure credentials from the sports information offi ce at least seven days prior to the scheduled home game. Working press box credentials will only be issued to accredited newspaper, radio, television or webcasting crews.

Photo passes will also be issued in accordance with rules regarding press passes as stated above. Photographers are free to shoot on the sidelines between the goal line and each 20-yard-line, or from behind each end zone. Photographers are forbidden from shooting near the team benches or by the coaches’ boxes.

All working media will be provided game notes, which include statistics, rosters and a depth chart, along with a gameday program. In-game statistics will be distributed to media members at the end of each quarter and at halft ime. End-of-game statistical packets will also be made available to visiting team coaches and media members approximately 15 minutes aft er the conlcusion of the game.

Hillsdale College football head coach Keith Otterbein will be available for postgame interviews on the Muddy Waters Stadium fi eld approximately 15 minutes aft er the conclusion of the game. Individual players can also be interviewed in this area at the same time. Coach Otterbein can be reached by phone throughout the week. He is most readily available by phone in the mid-mornings. Appointments to interview Coach Otterbein can be made through the Hillsdale College Sports Information Offi ce at (517) 607-3172.

Two phone lines are available for visiting radio crews in the press box. Th e phone line number for visiting radio crew is (517) 607-3156. Th ree seats in the press box are available for visiting radio crews. A total of four seats are available for visiting newspaper reporters. Any school wishing to webcast games from Muddy Waters Stadium will be set up in the upstairs, open-air coaching spot, located above the press box. Wireless Internet access is also available in the press box. Scores from other GLIAC games will be announced throughout the duration of home contests. Th e general press box phone number, to either get in-game Hillsdale score updates or to report out-of-town scores, is (517) 607-2220.

Th e Hillsdale College athletic website is the fastest way to read up on news about all of Hillsdale College’s athletic teams. Game stories, stats, photos and historical archives of all teams are available at http://www.hillsdale.edu/athletics.

All Hillsdale football games can be heard on the radio through the Chargers’ athletic website. WCSR out of Hillsdale will call each game, with Andy Brown on play-by-play. Andy will be joined by Jim Eckhardt and Dan Bisher in broadcasting all of Hillsdale’s home and away football games. A link on the school’s athletic website is available to listen live to all Charger football games.

Also available at all home games are live stats and webcasting for all football, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball games. Check the main front page for liks to live stats throughout all home games this school year. Webcasting will be provided by b2networks.

Head coach Keith Otterbein being interviewed on the Ford Field playing surface on Nov. 4, 2004. Hillsdale defeated Wayne State 37-10 in the “Collegiate Clash,” a college football doubleheader that featured Central Michigan taking on Eastern Michigan in the second game that day.

COVERING THE CHARGERS

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Press Box ServicesPress Box Services

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2008 Hillsdale College FootballHillsdale College Combined Team Statistics (as of Nov 08, 2008)

All games

Date Opponent Score Att.Aug 30, 2008 ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE W 49-6 1848

* Sep 06, 2008 at Michigan Tech L 36-39 2543* Sep 13, 2008 NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY W 26-7 989* Sep 20, 2008 at Indianapolis W 29-17 3213* Sep 27, 2008 ASHLAND UNIVERSITY L 17-24 1361* Oct 04, 2008 FINDLAY W 20-13 2208* Oct 11, 2008 at Grand Valley State L 10-41 14161* Oct 18, 2008 NORTHERN MICHIGAN W 49-25 1397* Oct 25, 2008 at Wayne State L 7-14 1984* Nov 01, 2008 FERRIS STATE W 34-14 1676* Nov 08, 2008 at TU W 37-36 567

Rushing gp-gs att gain loss net avg td lg avg/gVinnie Panizzi 11-11 229 1128 42 1086 4.7 11 71 98.7Brett Lark 11-0 61 272 16 256 4.2 1 22 23.3V. Alentado 11-0 13 48 3 45 3.5 0 18 4.1Brad Spencer 3 - 0 7 38 0 38 5.4 1 13 12.7A.J. Kegg 11-1 9 37 2 35 3.9 0 10 3.2Brad Otterbein 7 - 0 7 18 1 17 2.4 1 4 2.4Billy Kanitz 11-10 8 14 0 14 1.8 4 6 1.3Brian Thompson 10-0 7 15 5 10 1.4 0 6 1.0Mike Blanchard 11-11 4 14 10 4 1.0 0 8 0.4Bill Brown 6 - 0 1 4 0 4 4.0 0 4 0.7J.D.Kowalkowski 6 - 0 4 4 3 1 0.2 0 2 0.2Aaron Waldie 11-11 1 0 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 -0.1Andrew Wilburn 5 - 0 1 0 7 -7 -7.0 0 0 -1.4TEAM 5 - 0 6 0 8 -8 -1.3 0 0 -1.6Matt Bryan 3 - 0 3 13 22 -9 -3.0 0 13 -3.0Mark Petro 11-0 1 0 9 -9 -9.0 0 0 -0.8T. Weatherhead 11-11 32 44 139 -95 -3.0 0 8 -8.6Total 11 394 1649 268 1381 3.5 18 71 125.5Opponents 11 383 1796 420 1376 3.6 12 60 125.1

Passing gp-gs effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/gT. Weatherhead 11-11 145.55 242-366-10 66.1 2874 21 72 261.3Brad Otterbein 7 - 0 54.21 10-23-2 43.5 77 0 15 11.0Matt Bryan 3 - 0 131.07 2-3-0 66.7 23 0 17 7.7Mike Blanchard 11-11 427.60 1-1-0 100.0 39 0 39 3.5Vinnie Panizzi 11-11 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0Total 11 140.45 255-394-12 64.7 3013 21 72 273.9Opponents 11 131.37 181-307-13 59.0 2288 17 88 208.0

Receiving gp-gs no. yds avg td lg avg/gA.J. Kegg 11-1 74 888 12.0 9 42 80.7Aaron Waldie 11-11 53 627 11.8 3 45 57.0Mike Blanchard 11-11 31 284 9.2 0 26 25.8Andre Holmes 11-0 29 490 16.9 4 72 44.5Matt Patillo 11-11 29 329 11.3 4 39 29.9Vinnie Panizzi 11-11 22 231 10.5 1 52 21.0Brett Lark 11-0 6 44 7.3 0 15 4.0Billy Kanitz 11-10 4 55 13.8 0 31 5.0Kevin Hershock 11-0 2 15 7.5 0 9 1.4Brian Thompson 10-0 1 15 15.0 0 15 1.5Matt Terhune 7 - 0 1 12 12.0 0 12 1.7Bill Brown 6 - 0 1 11 11.0 0 11 1.8Evan Jacobson 2 - 0 1 6 6.0 0 6 3.0Jake White 5 - 0 1 6 6.0 0 6 1.2Total 11 255 3013 11.8 21 72 273.9Opponents 11 181 2288 12.6 17 88 208.0

Field Goals fg pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 lg blkMark Petro 15-19 78.9 0-0 2-3 8-10 5-6 0-0 43 1

PATScoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf ptsMark Petro - 15-19 35-36 - - - - - 80Vinnie Panizzi 12 - - - - - - - 72A.J. Kegg 9 - - - - - - - 54Andre Holmes 4 - - - - - - - 24Matt Patillo 4 - - - - - - - 24Billy Kanitz 4 - - - - - - - 24Aaron Waldie 3 - - 0-1 - - - - 18Brad Spencer 1 - - - - - - - 6Brett Lark 1 - - - - - - - 6Brad Otterbein 1 - - - - - - - 6T. Weatherhead - - - - - 0-1 - - 0Mike Blanchard - - - 0-1 - - - - 0Total 39 15-19 35-36 0-2 - 0-1 - - 314Opponents 31 6 12 22 25 4 4 0 1 1 236

Record: Overall Home Away NeutralAll games 7-4 5-1 2-3 0-0Conference 6-4 4-1 2-3 0-0Non-Conference 1-0 1-0 0-0 0-0

Team Statistics HC OPPFIRST DOWNS 247 188 R u s h i n g 93 78 P a s s i n g 140 97 P e n a l t y 14 13RUSHING YARDAGE 1381 1376 Rushing Attempts 394 383 Average Per Rush 3.5 3.6 Average Per Game 125.5 125.1 TDs Rushing 18 12PASSING YARDAGE 3013 2288 A t t - C o m p - I n t 394-255-12 307-181-13 Average Per Pass 7.6 7.5 Average Per Catch 11.8 12.6 Average Per Game 273.9 208.0 TDs Passing 21 17TOTAL OFFENSE 4394 3664 Average Per Play 5.6 5.3 Average Per Game 399.5 333.1KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 42-799 59-972PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 13-110 18-220INT RETURNS: #-Yards 13-201 12-187FUMBLES-LOST 19-12 16-11PENALTIES-Yards 43-365 54-445PUNTS-AVG 41-43.2 50-38.4TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3 0 : 5 4 3 0 : 2 83RD-DOWN Conversions 65/152 45/1404TH-DOWN Conversions 7/20 6/19

Interceptions no. yds avg td lgAlex Wojcik 6 89 14.8 0 51Mat Szula 3 65 21.7 0 40Austin Niemiec 1 38 38.0 0 38Evan Brown 1 9 9.0 0 9Tom Korte 1 0 0.0 0 0P. Schoening 1 0 0.0 0 0

Punting no. yds avg lg tb fc i20 50+ blkEric Schweller 24 1079 45.0 58 2 4 7 6 0Andrew Wilburn 17 693 40.8 62 1 1 7 2 0

Punt Returns no. yds avg td lgMike Blanchard 13 110 8.5 0 17Total 13 110 8.5 0 17Opponents 18 220 12.2 1 92

Kick Returns no. yds avg td lgVinnie Panizzi 26 501 19.3 0 35Aaron Waldie 10 221 22.1 0 39V. Alentado 3 30 10.0 0 14Alex Wojcik 1 17 17.0 0 17Mike Blanchard 1 30 30.0 0 30TEAM 1 0 0.0 0 0Total 42 799 19.0 0 39Opponents 59 972 16.5 0 41

All Purpose g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/gVinnie Panizzi 11 1086 231 0 501 0 1818 165.3A.J. Kegg 11 35 888 0 0 0 923 83.9Aaron Waldie 11 -1 627 0 221 0 847 77.0Andre Holmes 11 0 490 0 0 0 490 44.5Mike Blanchard 11 4 284 110 30 0 428 38.9Total 11 1381 3013 110 799 201 5504 500.4Opponents 11 1376 2288 220 972 187 5043 458.5

Total Offense g plays rush pass total avg/gT. Weatherhead 11 398 -95 2874 2779 252.6Vinnie Panizzi 11 230 1086 0 1086 98.7Brett Lark 11 61 256 0 256 23.3Brad Otterbein 7 30 17 77 94 13.4V. Alentado 11 13 45 0 45 4.1Total 11 788 1381 3013 4394 399.5Opponents 11 690 1376 2288 3664 333.1

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The Great Lakes Intercolle-giate Athletic Conference(GLIAC), founded in 1972,has been a leader in theadvancement and promo-tion of intercollegiate ath-letics for men and womenfor 38 years. The charter members of

the GLIAC were Ferris State University, Grand Valley StateUniversity, Lake Superior State University, Northwood Uni-versity (then Institute), and Saginaw Valley State University.

Expansion of the GLIAC began immediately with theaddition of Oakland University in 1974. Hillsdale College,Northern Michigan University, and Wayne State Universitywere accepted as members in 1975. In 1977, the conferencelost its first member when Northern Michigan withdrew.Michigan Technological University filled the vacancy when itbecame a member in 1980.

After the 1986-87 season, Northwood left the conferenceand was replaced by Northern Michigan. Northwood rejoinedthe conference in 1992.

After the 1989 season, the conference dropped football asa sponsored sport. The conference schools sponsoring foot-ball joined the members of the Heartland Collegiate Confer-ence in forming the football-only Midwest IntercollegiateFootball Conference (MIFC), which began play in 1990.

After nine years as one of the premier conferences inDivision II football, the MIFC merged as part of GLIAC onJuly 1, 1999. With the merger, the University of Indianapolisbecame an associate member as a football-only school.

The GLIAC entered a new era in the 1995-96 school year.Prior to that time, all GLIAC member institutions were locatedin the state of Michigan. On Dec. 14, 1994, membership wasoffered to three schools located in Ohio and Pennsylvania.The expansion members were Ashland University of Ash-land, Ohio, and Gannon University and Mercyhurst College,both located in Erie, Pennsylvania. All three schools begantheir membership July 1, 1995.

On July 1, 1997, membership was granted to The Univer-sity of Findlay, located in Findlay, Ohio. UF replaced OaklandUniversity, which withdrew from the conference after the1996-97 season as it moved to NCAA Division I status.

Westminster College, located in New Wilmington,Pennsylvania, became the 14th member of the GLIAC whenit accepted its expansion offer in May of 1997. On June 30,2000 Westminster left the conference as it changed itsaffiliation to NCAA Division III.

The GLIAC membership changed again when TiffinUniversity of Ohio joined the conference in the 2008-09academic year. Tiffin was offered membership on June 20,

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference2007, and competes in 18 of the league’s championships. Theaddition of Tiffin left the GLIAC with 12 full-time members asGannon and Mercyhurst moved to the Pennsylvania StateAthletic Conference after the 2007-08 season.

The GLIAC will enter a new era during the 2009-10academic year. Commissioner Tom Brown, who had presidedover the league for 17 years, retried on June 30, 2009. Thelongest serving commissioner in the history of the GLIAC,Brown expanded the conference from 10 full members to 14 fullmembers and two associate members. Also under his leader-ship, the conference has grown to offering championships in 20sports (10 men’s and 10 women’s) while rising to prominenceon the national level as GLIAC teams and student-athletes haveachieved success both in the classroom and on the fields of play.

Brown oversaw the conference’s latest expansion that willoccur on July 1, 2010 when Lake Erie College of Painesville,Ohio, and Ohio Dominican University, located in Columbus, willenter the GLIAC.

The policy-making body of the GLIAC is the ExecutiveCouncil, which is comprised of three representatives from eachmember institution – its director of athletics, faculty athleticsrepresentative and senior woman administrator.

The presidency of the GLIAC is rotated alphabetically byschool, with Kris Dunbar, Director of Athletics at Lake Supe-rior State, serving as GLIAC President in 2009-10. Dr. FrederickFinks, President of Ashland University, will serve as thechairperson of the GLIAC Presidents Council this year.

The GLIAC made history in 2009 when it hired DellRobinson as Commissioner. Robinson became the first ethnicminority to serve as D-II commissioner of a non-historicallyblack college or university conference when he began his dutieson July 1, 2009.

Assisting Robinson are: Penny Cook, Asst. Commissionerfor Compliance/SWA, Jeff Ligney, Asst. Commissioner forMedia Relations; Denise Gross, Assistant to the Commissioner;Amy Howard, GLIAC Intern; Phil Barnes, Supervisor ofFootball Officials; John Kirk, Supervisor of Basketball Offi-cials; Jeanne Skinner, Supervisor of Volleyball Officials; andRich Fetchiet, Assignor of Baseball Umpires.

“Where Champions Compete”

John Hoekje 1971-72 to 1978-79Herbert “Pete” Peterson 1979-80 to 1984-85Tom Donahue 1985-86 to 1986-87Vern Norris 1987-88 to 1991-92Tom Brown 1992-93 to 2008-09Dell Robinson 2009-10 to present

The GLIAC Commissioners

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Scoring OffenseScoring Offense

1. Grand Valley State 38.52. Ashland 34.83. Michigan Tech 29.24. Hillsdale 28.55. Saginaw Valley State 26.26. Indianapolis 26.07. Northwood 21.58. Northern Michigan 20.89. Wayne State 20.210. Tiffi n 19.5

Scoring DefenseScoring Defense

1. Grand Valley State 12.72. Wayne State 14.63. Ferris State 20.74. Hillsdale 21.55. Saginaw Valley State 22.46. Indianapolis 23.37. Findlay 25.08. Michigan Tech 29.39. Ashland 29.510. Northwood 31.0

Total OffenseTotal Offense

1. Ashland 441.72. Grand Valley State 429.13. Hillsdale 399.54. Michigan Tech 388.35. Indianapolis 380.46. Saginaw Valley State 354.27. Northwood 352.08. Northern Michigan 330.59. Ferris State 326.210. Tiffi n 323.8

Total DefenseTotal Defense

1. Grand Valley State 278.92. Ferris State 308.83. Saginaw Valley State 319.54. Hillsdale 333.15. Findlay 340.46. Wayne State 347.87. Indianapolis 349.28. Tiffi n 374.19. Northern Michigan 400.010. Michigan Tech 404.9

Rushing OffenseRushing Offense

1. Northwood 232.02. Indianapolis 231.83. Grand Valley State 228.44. Michigan Tech 186.95. Wayne State 171.56. Ferris State 163.07. Ashland 145.88. Northern Michigan 141.09. Saginaw Valley State 137.910. Hillsdale 125.5

Rushing DefenseRushing Defense

1. Grand Valley State 116.42. Hillsdale 125.13. Indianapolis 135.54. Ferris State 138.55. Saginaw Valley State 141.26. Wayne State 160.47. Findlay 166.88. Tiffi n 168.89. Northwood 169.110. Michigan Tech 170.5

Passing OffensePassing Offense

1. Ashland 295.92. Tiffi n 285.43. Hillsdale 273.94. Saginaw Valley State 216.35. Findlay 205.36. Michigan Tech 201.47. Grand Valley State 200.78. Northern Michigan 189.59. Ferris State 163.210. Indianapolis 148.5

Passing DefnsePassing Defnse

1. Grand Valley State 162.52. Ferris State 170.43. Findlay 173.54. Saginaw Valley State 178.35. Wayne State 187.56. Tiffi n 205.37. Northern Michigan 205.88. Hillsdale 208.09. Indianapolis 213.610. Ashland 216.2

InterceptionsInterceptions

1. Wayne State 162. Ashland 143. Hillsdale 133. Saginaw Valley State 133. Findlay 136. Indianapolis 126. Grand Valley State 128. Michigan Tech 119. Northern Michigan 89. Tiffi n 8

PuntingPunting

1. Grand Valley State 36.62. Hillsdale 36.43. Michigan Tech 34.34. Northern Michigan 34.05. Tiffi n 32.86. Northwood 32.57. Findlay 32.48. Wayne State 32.19. Ferris State 31.810. Indianapolis 31.4

Sacks BySacks By

1. Grand Valley State 512. Hillsdale 322. Wayne State 324. Saginaw Valley State 245. Tiffi n 216. Ashland 197. Findlay 188. Northern Michigan 179. Indianapolis 1610. Ferris State/Northwood 15

Sacks AgainstSacks Against

1. Saginaw Valley State 112. Michigan Tech 132. Grand Valley State 134. Northwood 145. Findlay 155. Wayne State 157. Indianapolis 178. Hillsdale 189. Ferris State 2910. Northern Michigan 31

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RushingRushing

1. Phil Milbrath MT 134.32. James Berezik GV 127.53. Craig Jenkins UI 120.44. Mark Boussah NM 110.05. Joique Bell WS 104.76. Brandon Emeott SV 100.87. Vinnie Panizzi HC 98.78. Dawon Harvey AU 92.69. Spencer Klukowski NU 86.810. Torris Childs NU 85.5

Passing YardsPassing Yards

1. Billy Cundiff AU 290.52. Matt Root TU 273.23. Troy Weatherhead HC 261.34. Dan Stiefel SV 211.35. Steve Short MT 199.36. Brad Iciek GV 187.77. Anthony Lanzara UF 174.28. Spencer Klukowski NU 130.49. Lance Lasker UI 119.310. Carter Kopach NM 119.0

Catches Per GameCatches Per Game

1. Dyshawun Edwards TU 8.32. Mike Chambers UF 6.72. A.J. Kegg HC 6.74. Joe Horn AU 5.85. Keith White MT 5.76. Nick Bellanco AU 5.57. Greg Raspberry TU 5.48. Aaron Waldie HC 4.89. Galen Stone SV 4.710. Johnny Long AU 4.6

Receiving Yards Receiving Yards

Per GamePer Game

1. Dyshaun Edwards TU 97.62. Joe Horn AU 88.83. Keith White MT 85.84. Nick Bellanco AU 84.75. Mike Chambers UF 83.26. A.J. Kegg HC 80.77. Johnny Long AU 69.28. Galen Stone SV 63.19. Bobby Slowick MT 60.310. Aaron Waldie HC 57.0

Scoring (TD)Scoring (TD)

1. Phil Milbrath MT 1282. James Berezik GV 1203. Joique Bell WS 784. Vinnie Panizzi HC 724. Jonn Mathews GV 724. Brandon Emeott SV 724. Craig Jenkins UI 728. Dyshaun Edwards TU 689. Blake Smolen GV 6610. Dawon Harvey AU 54

Scoring (K)Scoring (K)

1. Todd Carter GV 922. Mark Petro HC 803. Jeremy Burr SV 624. Gregg Berkshire AU 615. Cameron Stevens UF 606. Jace Morrison UI 567. Tyler Cattelino MT 518. Pat Sijan NU 499. Dave Chudzinski WS 4810. Anthony Leandri NM 25

Punting AveragePunting Average

1. Eric Schweller HC 45.02. Chris Kollias NU 41.33. Jim Yates FS 41.24. Jon Mills MT 40.35. Kurtis Fournier SV 40.26. Justin Trumble GV 39.77. Garrett Peck NM 38.68. Drew Douthit TU 38.09. Joe Knopick UF 36.710. Shane Morris WS 36.6

Field GoalsField Goals

1. Mark Petro HC 152. Jeremy Burr SV 122. Cameron Stevens UF 122. Todd Carter GV 125. Pat Sijan NU 96. Jace Morrison UI 86. Gregg Berkshire GV 88. Tyler Cattelino MT 78. Dave Chudzinski WS 710. Jim Yates FS 6

TacklesTackles

1. John Jacobs SV 1312. Joe Knopick UF 1273. Parris Burt NU 1263. Tom Brenner AU 1265. Tom Korte HC 1146. Jake Visser FS 1057. Kevin Noe FS 1017. Tristan Black WS 1019. Nathan Yelk NM 989. Mike Dum UI 98

SacksSacks

1. Dan Skuta GV 11.52. Drew Berube HC 10.53. Danny Richard SV 8.04. Matt Shango WS 7.05. Drew Douthit TU 6.55. Jake Visser FS 6.57. Eric Weber HC 6.08. Mike Roach UF 5.59. Adam Nuckols WS 5.09. Andrew Bates WS 5.0

Tackles-for-LossTackles-for-Loss

1. Drew Berube HC 19.02. Tom Korte HC 18.03. Danny Richard GV 17.03. Tom Brenner AU 17.05. Jake Visser FS 16.06. Matt Shango WS 14.56. Brad Howard GV 14.58. Dan Skuta GV 14.09. John Jacobs SV 13.510. Drew Douthit TU 12.5

InterceptionsInterceptions

1. Alex Wojcik HC 62. Matt Black SV 52. Stan Th ornton WS 52. Anthony Fields UF 55. Craig Ray UI 45. Robert Haynes MT 45. Corn. Dillard WS 45. David Carmody MT 45. Tom Brenner AU 410. Zach Gauthier NM 2

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2008 GLIAC Standings

2008 GLIACFootball Awards

Player of the Year:Billy Cundiff Quarterback

Ashland University

Off ensive Back of the Year:James BerezikRunning Back

Grand Valley State

Off ensive Linemanof the Year:

Billy EisenhardtCenter

Grand Valley State

Defensive Back of the Year:Dante DunnCornerback

Wayne State University

Defensive Linemenof the Year:Jake Visser

Defensive EndFerris State University

andDan Skuta

Defensive EndGrand Valley State

Freshman of the Year:Kevin SmithQuarterback


Coach of the Year:Paul Winters


GLIAC W-L Pct. Overall PF-PAGrand Valley State 10-0 1.000 11-1 462-152Ashland 8-2 .800 9-4 452-383Michigan Tech 7-3 .700 8-3 321-322Wayne State 7-3 .700 8-3 222-161Saginaw Valley State 7-3 .700 7-3 262-224Hillsdale 6-4 .600 7-4 314-236Ferris State 5-5 .500 6-5 182-228Indianapolis 4-6 .400 5-6 286-256Northern Michigan 2-8 .200 2-8 208-320Northwood 2-8 .200 2-8 215-310Findlay 1-9 .100 2-9 212-275Tiffi n 1-9 .100 1-10 215-382

GLIAC Players of the WeekOff ensive Players of the Week Special Teams Players of the WeekWeek 1 Steve Short (MT) Week 1 Dante Dunn (WS)Week 2 Matt Root (TU) Week 2 Dante Dunn (WS)Week 3 Billy Cundiff (AU) Week 3 Mark Petro (HC)Week 4 Phil Milbrath (MT) Week 4 Mark Petro (HC)Week 5 Brad Iciek (GV) Week 5 Dante Dunn (WS)Week 6 Craig Jenkins (UI) Week 6 Eric Schweller (HC)Week 7 K. Parrish (FS) Week 7 Dion Harvey (AU)Week 8 James Berezik (GV) Week 8 A. Dunson (AU)Week 9 Brad Iciek (GV) Week 9 Jim Yates (FS)Week 10 Joique Bell (WS) Week 10 Gregg Berkshire (AU)Week 11 James Berezik (GV) Week 11 Carlin Isles (AU)Defensive Players of the WeekWeek 1 Parris Burt (TU)Week 2 Jake Visser (FS) Week 3 Parris Burt (TU)Week 4 Tom Brenner (AU)Week 5 C. Wilson (FS)Week 6 Alex Wojcik (HC)Week 7 Dan Skuta (GV)Week 8 J. Jones (WS)Week 9 Nathan Yelk (NM)Week 10 Drew Berube (HC) Mark Petro (97) was named SpecialWeek 11 Matt Black (SV) Teams Player of the Week twice.

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2008 Hillsdale College Players of the Week

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6Offense Troy Weatherhead Vinnie Panizzi Andre Holmes Jared Veldheer Vinnie Panizzi Matt PatilloOffense Scout Derek Kingshott Anthony Mifsud Cam White Ed Hojnacki Trevor Putnam J.D. Kowalkowski

Defense Drew Berube Tom Korte Drew Berube Eric Weber Tom Korte Austin NiemiecDefense Scout Jimmie Plaskey Kyle Caulkins K. Cunningham Ridge Riebold Nate Wade Ryan Egnatuck

Special Teams Schuyler File Bill Kanitz Ben Wood Nick Hixson Eric Weber Eric Schweller

E.P.E.P. Award Phil Doerfl er Josiah Swartz Tom Korte Drew Berube Mat Szula Alex Wojcik

Big Stick Award Joe Stempien Tom Korte Tom Korte Mark Yassay Lance Smith Tom Korte

Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11Offense Phil Doerfl er Josiah Swartz A.J. Kegg Troy Weatherhead A.J. KeggOffense Scout D.J. Loy Evan Jacobson Brad Spencer Greg Silm Andrew Young

Defense Drew Berube Palmer Schoening Evan Brown Drew Berube Drew BerubeDefense Scout Ridge Riebold Ben Karaba Ron Bedway Jimmie Plaskey Aric Geerlings

Special Teams Eric Schweller Joe Stempien Nick Hixson Vince Alentado Mark Petro

E.P.E.P. Award Alex Wojcik Andre Holmes Eric Weber Mat Szula Josiah Swartz

Big Stick Award Vinnie Panizzi Matt Patillo Aaron Waldie Andrew Yarbrough Kevin Hershock

Tom Korte Alex Wojcik Aaron Waldie

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Career Rushing Career Rushing

yardsyards

1. Scott Schulte 1990-93 4,4952. Phil Martin 2003-06 3,3953. Jeff Cameron 1987-90 2,5904. Kevin Clive 2001-02 2,3315. Nate Clark 1954-57 2,2486. Vinnie Panizzi 2006- 2,2167. Dick Kraatz 1967-70 2,0898. Steve Rodick 1976-79 1,9869. Jerry Cifor 1978-81 1,92210. Mel Patterson 1966-68 1,706

Career PassingCareer Passing

YardsYards

1. Bill Skelton 2000-03 7,0602. Mark Nicolet 2004-07 6,7783. Kyle Keefer 1996-99 6,0514. Mike Gatt 1982-85 5,8375. Greg Younger 1991-94 5,1986. Pat Riepma 1979-82 4,2457. Brian Boyse 1986-88 4,0148. Doug Szijethy 1969-72 3,6139. Craig Como 1987-90 3,28110. Troy Weatherhead 2007- 2,981

CareerCareer

ReceptionsReceptions

1. Ed House 1998-2001 1832. Nick Gurica 2004-07 1513. Aaron Waldie 2005-08 1424. Keith Recker 2002-05 1335. Jeff Lantis 1982-85 1306. Adam Greenman 1997-2000 1147. Dan Musielewicz 2001-04 1128. A.J. Kegg 2006- 1109. Greg Della Penna 1975-78 10410. Erick Clauson 1997-99 98

CareerCareer

TD CatchesTD Catches

1. Aaron Waldie 2005-08 252. Ed House 1998-01 243. Adam Greenman 1997-00 214. Nick Gurica 2004-07 144. Jeff Lantis 1982-85 144. Dave Mifsud 1982-85 144. Marty Walsh 1991-94 148. Erick Clauson 1997-99 139. Larry Fowler 1964-66 1210. Aaron Peterson 1992-95 11

Career Receiving Career Receiving

YardsYards

1. Ed House 1998-01 2,6922. Aaron Waldie 2005-08 2,0743. Nick Gurica 2004-07 2,0454. Adam Greenman 1997-00 1,9945. Jeff Lantis 1982-85 1,6746. Keith Recker 2002-05 1,6197. Greg Della Penna 1975-78 1,5668. A.J. Kegg 2006- 1,4039. Erick Clauson 1997-99 1,31210. Marty Walsh 1991-94 1,286

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Rushing YardsRushing Yards

1. Scott Schulte 1992 1,5822. Scott Schulte 1993 1,4993. Jeff Cameron 1990 1,4624. Kevin Clive 2002 1,3505. Scott Schulte 1991 1,1446. Vinnie Panizzi 2008 1,0867. Vinnie Panizzi 2007 1,0858. Phil Martin 2005 1,0229. Phil Martin 2006 1,01410. Bruce McLenna 1968 1,008

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Passing YardsPassing Yards

1. Mark Nicolet 2007 3,3352. Troy Weatherhead 2008 2,8743. Mike Gatt 1985 2,6644. Kyle Keefer 1999 2,4355. Mark Nicolet 2006 1,9496. Bill Skelton 2002 1,9427. Bill Skelton 2003 1,9258. Greg Younger 1994 1,8999. Kyle Keefer 1998 1,87510. Craig Como 1990 1,721


CompletionsCompletions

1. Troy Weatherhead 2008 2422. Mark Nicolet 2007 2403. Mike Gatt 1985 2014. Kyle Keefer 1999 1885. Bill Skelton 2003 1786. Bill Skelton 2002 1737. Brian Boyse 1988 1588. Mark Nicolet 2006 1579. Kyle Keefer 1998 14810. Pat Riepma 1982 146

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ScoringScoring

1. Nate Clark 1955 1442. Aaron Waldie 2007 1103. Jeff Cameron 1990 1083. Dick Kraatz 1969 1085. Kevin Clive 2002 1026. Scott Schulte 1992 987. Vinnie Panizzi 2007 968. Anthony McCree 1995 908. Scott Schulte 1993 908. Scott Schulte 1991 90


ReceptionsReceptions

1. Nick Gurica 2007 782. A.J. Kegg 2008 743. Ed House 2001 654. Aaron Waldie 2007 635. Nick Gurica 2006 576. Jeff Lantis 1985 547. Aaron Waldie 2008 538. Dave Mifsud 1985 519. Chris Mayone 1982 509. Ed House 2000 50


TD PassesTD Passes

1. Mark Nicolet 2007 312. Mike Gatt 1985 253. Kyle Keefer 1999 244. Troy Weatherhead 2008 215. Greg Younger 1994 195. Doug Szigethy 1972 197. Bill Skelton 2002 177. Kyle Keefer 1998 179. Doug Maison 1957 159. Bill Skelton 2003 15


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1. Aaron Waldie 2007 1,1392. Ed House 2001 1,0653. Nick Gurica 2007 1,0554. A.J. Kegg 2008 8885. Marty Walsh 1994 8356. Nick Gurica 2006 8237. Dave Mifsud 1985 7878. Jeff Lantis 1985 7439. Chris Mayone 1982 73210. Ed House 1999 662

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RecordsRecords

Coach Years W-L-T Pct.Student Coaches 1891-95 10-7-1 .583D.M. Martin 1896, 98 4-4-1 .500Nate Duff y 1897 1-1-1 .500Student Coaches 1899-1903 9-19 .321Harry McRae 1904 0-7 .000Student Coaches 1905 5-5 .500William Boone 1906 0-7 .000James Whipple 1907 4-2 .667Herbert C. Reed 1908-10 7-9-5 .438Claude Hunt 1911-12 8-3-1 .708Charles Firth 1913 2-3-1 .400Leroy Buchiet 1914-17 10-14-3 .426Lawrence Manson1918 1-5 2.00Samuel Taylor 1919 3-4 .429William J. Rennie 1920-21 12-4-1 .735Louis Ost 1922 3-5 .375Howard Jeff erson 1923-24 9-4-2 .666Elroy Guckert 1925-26 9-5-2 .643Dwight Harwood 1927-45 69-52-14 .563Davey Nelson 1946-47 14-1-2 .882Gib Holgate 1948 6-2-1 .722Jack Petoskey 1949-50 11-7-1 .605Irv Wisniewski 1951 2-6 .250Henry Fallon 1952 3-5 .400Charlie Bachman 1953 5-3-2 .600Frank “Muddy” Waters1954-73 138-47-5 .739Jack McAvoy 1974-77 24-16-1 .600Ron Lynch 1978-79 8-14 .363Dick Lowry 1980-96 134-52-2 .705Dave Dye 1997-2001 21-34 .381Keith Otterbein 2002-present 38-39 .494TOTALS 1891-present 570-379-46 .596

Pictured above are fi ve former Hillsdale College head football coaches. Seated from left to right are: Jack McAvoy, Dave Dye and Frank “Muddy” Waters. Standing behind them are current head coach Keith Otterbein, and Dick Lowry. Th is photo was taken at the 2003 Hillsdale College football golf outing.

All-GLIACAll-GLIAC

Football PlayersFootball Players

2008A.J. Kegg First-Team WRTom Korte First-Team LBJared Veldheer First-Team OLDrew Berube First-Team DLMark Petro Second-Team KEric Weber Second-Team DLAlex Wojcik Second-Team DBEric Schweller Second-Team P2007Mark Nicolet First-Team QBNick Gurica First-Team WRAaron Waldie First-Team WRTom Korte First-Team LBMatt Vanover First-Team PJared Veldheer Second-Team OLEric Weber Second-Team DL2006Nick Gurica First-Team WRNick Gurica First-Team KRTom Korte First-Team LBJared Kell First-Team DB2005Keith Recker First-Team HBChad Gurica First-Team KRAndrew Daugherty Second-Team DLChad Gurica Second-Team DB2004Keith Recker First-Team HBJake Welch Second-Team OLJosh Mott Second-Team LBChad Gurica Second-Team DB2003Silas Johnson First-Team OL2002Rob North First-Team LBKevin Clive Second-Team RBTodd Birie Second-Team OL2001Matt Baltzer First-Team LBTim Mustapha First-Team DBEd House Second-Team WRJim Stewart Second-Team DL2000Todd DeVree First-Team DLTim Mustapha First-Team DBMatt Baltzer Second-Tea,m LBNic Boehnlein Second-Team DB1999Todd DeVree First-Team DLTim Mustapha First-Team DBKyle Keefer Second-Team QBMark Prebay Second-Team OLEd House Second-Team WR

Todd DeVree (35) was named First-TeamAll-GLIAC twice, in 1999 and 2000.

Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale College

players drafted by NFLplayers drafted by NFL

Year Round Pick Name Team1950 20 11 Bill Young Cleveland Rams1951 25 3 Monte Charles G.B. Packers1957 10 3 Warren Spragg L.A. Rams1957 17 2 Dave Trippett L.A. Rams1958 7 2 Doug Maison Green Bay Packers1964 9 1 Howard Mudd S.F. 49ers1964 14 6 Dou Bickle Detroit Lions1965 9 11 Bruce McLenna Detroit Lions1972 2 8 Chester Marcol G.B. Packers1972 13 25 Archie Robinson Miami Dolphins1977 10 21 Bob BIalik Cincinnati Bengals1980 7 28 Nate Johnson Pittsburgh Steelers

Chester Marcol (right) poses with NFL Hall of Famer Lou “Th e Toe” Groza. Marcol was draft ed by the Green Bay Packers in 1972.

ChampionshipsChampionships

1893 MIAA Regular Season1898 State of Michigan1914 MIAA co-champions1924 MIAA Regular Season1931 MIAA Regular Season1932 MIAA Regular Season1933 MIAA Regular Season1938 MIAA Regular Season1946 MIAA co-champions1947 MIAA Regular Season1949 MIAA Regular Season1954 MIAA Regular Season1955 MIAA Regular Season1956 MIAA Regular Season1957 MIAA Regular Season1958 MIAA Regular Season1959 MIAA Regular Season1960 MIAA Regular Season1980 GLIAC Champions1981 GLIAC Champions1982 GLIAC Champions1982 National Semifi nalist1985 GLIAC Champions1985 NAIA National Champions1986 NAIA Playoff s1988 NAIA Playoff s1992 GLIAC Champions

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Tom Korte LB 2008Mark Nicolet QB 2007Tom Korte LB 2006Chad Gurica DB 2005Josh Mott LB 2004Josh Mott LB 2003Kevin Clive RB 2002Matt Baltzer LB 2001Nic Boehnlein DB 2000Kyle Keefer QB 1999Tony Scott LB 1998Scott Duncan LB 1997Mark TeSlaa WR 1996

Ralph Miller IIIRalph Miller III

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Tom Korte 2008Tom Korte 2007Tom Korte 2006Steve Balone 2005Josh Mott 2004Josh Mott 2003Rob North 2002Matt Baltzer 2001Matt Baltzer 2000Mike Bailey 1999Tony Scott 1998Scott Duncan 1997Corey Knight 1996

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Josiah Swartz 2008Nick Gurica 2007Brett Neller 2006Chad Gurica 2005Matt Kaler 2004Bill Skelton 2003Kevin Clive 2002Kevin Clive 2001Tim Mustapha 2000Adam Greenman 1999Kyle Keefer 1998Nate Pechaitis 1997Aaron Babicz 1996

Most Outstanding Most Outstanding

FreshmanFreshman

Reid Meador/Nick Hixson 2008Cody Henderson 2007Jared Veldheer/Jordan Knudsen 2006Eric Weber 2005Matt Vanover 2004Phil Martin 2003Aaron Hoejke/Keith Recker/Mitch May 2002Matt Kaler/Mike Mehman/Josh Mott/Dan Wilson 2001Jon Bromley/Shane Summers 2000Blake Barishich/Danny Edgehill 1999Ed House/Tim Mustapha/Andy Sutton 1998Tony Scott 1997Matt Geesman 1996


Offensive BackOffensive Back

Vinnie Panizzi 2008Nick Gurica 2007Mark Nicolet 2006Phil Martin 2005Phil Martin 2004Bill Skelton 2003Bill Skelton 2002Shawn Kersejes/Mitch Shuman 2001Adam Greenman 2000Kyle Keefer/Matt Fisher 1999Kyle Keefer 1998Jason Ross/Todd Schulte 1997Gary Stegall 1996


Defensive BackDefensive Back

Alex Wojcik 2008Josh Hutchison 2007Palmer Schoening 2006Chad Gurica 2005Chad Gurica 2004Jack Pitts 2003Jack Pitts 2002Tom Kelly/Tim Mustapha 2001Nic Boehnlein/Rich Kern 2000Tim Mustapha 1999Garrett Doty 1998Justin Leurenberger/Barry Shoemake 1997Gavin Pike 1996


Offensive LinemanOffensive Lineman

Jared Veldheer 2008Jared Veldheer 2007Josiah Swartz 2006Ike Dougherty 2005Jake Welch 2004Silas Johnson 2003Todd Birie 2002Todd Birie/John Kuntz 2001Cam Guenther 2000Mark Prebay/Mike Moeller 1999Jeff Buckmaster 1998Tom Reisinger/Matt Tompkins 1997Brad Affh olter/Kyle Wojciechowski 1996


Defensive LinemanDefensive Lineman

Eric Weber 2008Eric Weber 2007Eric Weber 2006Andrew Daugherty 2005Mike Lehman 2004Kevin Clement 2003Trevor Sutton 2002Aaron Curley/Jim Stewart 2001Tood DeVree 2000Todd DeVree/Brandon Willer 1999Mike Budzick 1998Aaron Maestri 1997Mark Matson 1996

Charger FootballCharger Football

All-AmericansAll-Americans

Albert Rizzardi QB 1938Tom Word HB 1947Bill Young HB 1947Marv Frankel HB 1954Nate Clark HB 1955-56Doug Maison QB 1957Dave Trippett OL 1957Duke Davis OL 1960Howard Mudd OL 1964Bruce McLenna HB 1964-65Jim Larkin OL 1966Larry Fowler TE 1966Joe Vijuk OL 1968-69Chester Marcol K 1969-70-71Archie Robinson DB 1972John Cervini OL 1972John Roberts LB 1973Mark Law OL 1974-75Virgil Webb LB 1977Mike Broome LB 1981Mark Kellogg LB 1981Terrell Washington LB 1982Ron Gladnick DL 1982Tony Iorio OL 1982Tom Kanka DL 1983Mike Buoncore DL 1983Ernie Kovath OL 1983Steve Cook OL 1984-85Chris Foote TE 1984Mike Gatt QB 1984-85Jeff Gatt HB 1985-86Jeff Lantis WR 1985Paul Mackey DB 1985Kurt Norman LB 1985Brian Boyse QB 1986-87-88Al Huge DL 1986-87Keith Cini DL 1988Mark Meares LB 1988Rodney Patterson LB 1988Jerry Klekotka LB 1992Scott Schulte HB 1992-93Jason Ahee DB 1992Scott Elwer DB 1994-95Kyle Wojciechowski OL 1995-96Todd DeVree DL 2000Tim Mustapha DB 2000Matt Baltzer LB 2001Mark Nicolet QB 2007

Mark Nicolet (15) was named All-Americanaft er the 2007 season.

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Week 1Sept. 14, 1985: Hillsdale 21, Wisconsin-Whitewater 7Th e Charger defense limited Wisconsin-Whitewater to 17 yards rushing and 10 fi rst downs in a solid season-opening win. Quarterback Mike Gatt goes 17-for-36 for 166 yards and a touchdown. Defensive back Jeff Hubert returned an interception for a touchdown to open the scoring on the season.Week 2Sept. 21, 1985: Hillsdale 23, Ashland 7Dave Mifsud and Brian Walker each catch touchdown passes from Gatt as once again, Hillsdale shuts down an opponent. Th e Eagles managed just 161 total yards in the game.Week 3Sept. 28, 1985: Saginaw Valley 28, Hillsdale 17Th e only blemish on the season occurred in this game, when the Cardinals overcame six turnovers to defeat the Chargers. Th ese two teams were picked to fi nish fi rst and second in the GLIAC, and had a battle to live up to those predictions. SVSC held a 14-10 halft ime lead, but scored back-to-back touchdowns in the third quarter to put the game away.Week 4Oct. 5, 1985: Hillsdale 25, Wayne State 0Th e dominating Charger defense returned to form, shutting out the Tarters. For the third time this season, the defense held an opponent to less than 175 total yards, as WSU gained just 122 against Hillsdale. Dennis Susa led the defensive eff ort with 11 tackles, while Mifsud caught a 10-yard touchdown pass.Week 5Oct. 12, 1985: Hillsdale 24, Ferris State 15In the annual homecoming game, Gatt passed for a school-record 349 yards to lead the Chargers past the Bulldogs. Gatt went 21-for-30 through the air. His passing sparked Hillsdale to an early 21-0 lead in the game.Week 6Oct. 19, 1985: Hillsdale 21, Grand Valley 14In one of the most competitive games of the regular season, the Chargers won in Allendale for the fi rst time in fi ve years. Hillsdale used special teams and the passing game to bolt to a 21-0 halft ime lead. Steve Ferguson blocked a punt for a touchdown, while Mifsud and Jeff Lantis each caught touchdown passes from Gatt. Mifsud’s scoring reception was good for 58 yards.Week 7Oct. 26, 1985: Hillsdale 42, Kentucky State 0Aft er the previous week’s slugfest, the Chargers had it a little easier in this non-league game. Now ranked No. 8 in the nation, Hillsdale was led by linebacker Rodney Patterson’s 18 total tackles, including 11 solo stops.

1985: The national

championship season

The history of Charger football hit a high point in 1985, when head coach Dick Lowry and a talented senior class led the team to the NAIA national championship game. In that contest, the Chargers had to settle for a 10-10 tie vs. Central Arkansas. Quarterback Mike Gatt (pictured at right) connected with Scott Sugg on a 58-yard touchdown pass midway through the fourth quarter to force the tie. Hillsdale and Central Arkansas ended up sharing the national championship that season, but ask anyone who saw that Charger team play, and there’s no question who “the” champions of the day were. Listed below is a game-by-game summary of that championship season.

Week 8Nov. 2, 1985: Hillsdale 52, Michigan Tech 6In its second-straight blowout, the Chargers dominated the Huskies, sprinting out to a 35-0 halft ime lead while holding the team to -12 total yards rushing. Hillsdale also got some help in the league on this day, climbing into fi rst place aft er Ferris State beat Saginaw Valley.Week 9Nov. 9, 1985: Hillsdale 30, Northwood 0Th e Chargers clinch the GLIAC championship game on a fi eld covered with three inches of snow. Mifsud and Lantis once again catch touchdown passes, and kicker Mark Baker boots three fi eld goals under diffi cult conditions. Northwood was held to 101 total yards in the game.Week 10Nov. 16, 1985: Hillsdale 16, Central State (Ohio) 6Not satisfi ed with the conference championship, the Chargers clinch a spot in the NAIA playoff s in a mudbowl-type of game vs. Central State. Aft er scoring a touchdown early, Central State’s explosive off ense was shut down by the Charger defense. Gatt passed and ran for a touchdown in the win.NAIA Quarterfi nalsDec. 7, 1985: Hillsdale 47, Salem College (W.Va.) 3A three-week layoff had no ill eff ects on the Chargers, as they destroyed their fi rst-round playoff opponent. Gatt threw four touchdown passes on four successive possessions as Hillsdale jumped out to a 28-3 halft ime lead. Th e Chargers outgained Salem 465-78 in total yards in the game.NAIA Semifi nalsDec. 14, 1985: Hillsdale 24, Mesa (Col.) 21 - OTIn a bitter rematch from the 1982 playoff s, Baker’s overtime fi eld goal completed a stirring comeback by the Chargers. Hillsdale trailed 21-0 at halft ime, but came back thanks to more consistent off ense and two blocked fi eld goals. A goal-line stand in overtime preserved the win for Hillsdale.NAIA National Championship GameDec. 21, 1985: Hillsdale 10, Central Arkansas 10Split national championships are only a semi-regular occurance at the Division I level in college football these days, but back in 1985, there was no overtime to settle a championship game. So Hillsdale and Central Arkansas had to share the title of “national champions” that year aft er a 10-10 tie. Gatt found Scott Sugg for a 58-yard, game-tying touchdown halfway through the fourth quarter to force the tie. Th e Chargers fi nished the season 11-1-1, the second-most wins in a season in school history. A total of seven players earned All-American honors from the ‘85 Chargers: Steve Cook, Steve Ferguson, Jeff Gatt, Mike Gatt, Jeff Lantis, Paul Mackey and Kurt Norman.

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Adrian College ..................41 5 5 255 227 1894-1960Akron University ................1 0 0 18 6 1924Albion College ..................28 34 8 704 786 1891-1960Alma College .....................20 22 2 552 582 1905-1960Anderson .............................1 0 0 47 0 1955ASHLAND .....................22 17 0 733 606 1970-2008Assumption College ...........4 0 0 116 2 1916-1922Baldwin-Wallace .................1 4 0 40 123 1922-1971Battle Creek TS ...................1 0 0 34 0 1908Blufft on College ..................1 0 0 18 0 1938Bradley College ...................1 1 0 45 38 1966-1967Butler University .................4 6 0 194 148 1976-1993Carson-Newman ................1 4 0 69 105 1982-1989Case Tech .............................0 2 0 8 32 1932-1934Central Michigan ................7 8 1 206 230 1903-1968Central State of Ohio .........5 4 0 138 152 1962-1988Charlotte City College .......0 1 0 0 8 1898Chicago University .............1 1 0 13 7 1930-1931Coldwater Athletic Club ....1 0 0 28 0 1897Concordia College ..............1 0 0 80 0 1930Dayton University ..............0 1 0 0 62 1941Defi ance College .................3 0 0 104 12 1921-1942Denison College .................1 1 1 15 18 1923-1931Detroit University ...............3 3 3 130 159 1911-1970Detroit Athletic Club .........0 1 0 0 17 1906Detroit Tech.........................5 0 0 119 0 1929-49Eastern Illinois ....................2 0 0 55 19 1963-1964Eastern Kentucky ................0 2 0 12 94 1951-1968Edinboro ..............................1 5 0 118 131 1994-1999Elon College ........................0 1 0 13 41 1981Evansville University ..........0 1 0 7 22 1949Fairmont State College .......6 2 0 245 130 1961-1988Franklin College .................1 0 0 21 14 1978FERRIS STATE ..............22 17 1 856 680 1966-2008FINDLAY .......................14 6 1 443 272 1925-2008Fort Wayne YMCA .............1 0 0 34 4 1893Gannon. ...............................5 1 0 230 84 1950-2007Glendville State ...................1 1 0 24 22 1973-1974Grand Rapids JC .................8 3 0 241 85 1920-1972GRAND VALLEY ............9 21 0 540 751 1975-2008Grosse Ile Air Cadets .........1 0 0 19 0 1942Gustavus Adolphus ............2 0 0 44 7 1956-1957Heidelberg College .............1 3 0 43 83 1904-1961Homer Village .....................1 0 0 22 0 1892Hope College .....................16 12 4 509 321 1920-1960Howe School .......................0 1 0 0 12 1899Huntington College ............1 0 0 93 9 1922Illinois College ....................2 0 0 81 13 1947-1948INDIANAPOLIS ............14 11 0 557 468 1978-2008Indiana Univ. of Pa. ............3 1 0 97 81 1970-1983Iowa State College...............1 0 0 17 6 1960Jackson High School ..........1 0 0 66 0 1916Jackson Junior College .......2 0 0 59 0 1932-1933Kalamazoo College ...........26 19 8 941 534 1894-1960Kentucky State.....................6 1 0 216 103 1965-1985Lake Forrest .........................0 1 1 6 12 1926-1927Lakeland ..............................3 0 0 122 14 1957-1969Lewis ....................................2 0 0 39 13 1955-1956Manchester ..........................1 0 0 14 0 1953Mankato State .....................1 1 0 31 17 1970-1971Marietta ................................2 0 0 21 13 1965-1966Mercyhurst ..........................7 3 0 350 259 1998-2007Mesa College .......................2 1 0 60 56 1982-1986U. of Michigan ....................0 2 0 6 40 1899-1900U. of Michigan B-Team ......0 1 0 0 48 1945U. of Michigan Frosh .........1 1 0 33 94 1912-1913Michigan State ....................0 7 0 15 353 1901-1918Michigan State Frosh .........0 1 0 7 13 1919

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MICHIGAN TECH .......14 6 0 599 259 1980-2008Missouri-Rolla ....................1 0 0 24 16 1968Missouri Valley College 1 0 0 42 13 1960Navy Pier .............................2 0 0 77 13 1952-1954N.E. Missouri ......................0 1 0 13 26 1966Northern Illinois .................0 4 0 61 90 1959-1967N. MICHIGAN ..............22 14 1 689 633 1958-2008NORTHWOOD .............24 15 0 956 625 1963-2008Notre Dame .........................0 4 1 28 94 1892-1908Oberlin College ...................1 0 0 20 7 1931Ohio Northern ....................6 0 0 187 41 1962-1973Olivet College ....................28 18 2 850 480 1894-1908Pittsburg State .....................0 1 0 26 27 1957Purdue University ...............0 1 0 0 8 1896Saginaw Valley ..................14 17 0 623 628 1975-2007St. Benedict College............1 0 0 20 0 1961Slippery Rock College ........2 0 0 50 21 1986-1987ST. JOSEPH’S...................7 2 0 291 106 1964-2008St. Norbert College ...........14 4 1 502 280 1963-1981Shippenburg State ...............1 0 0 14 0 1959S.E. Missouri .......................1 0 0 14 0 1959St. Francis (IL).....................8 1 0 246 115 1987-1998Southern Illinois .................0 1 0 6 13 1962S.W. Missouri State .............2 0 0 23 6 1967-1969Taylor ...................................2 0 0 88 12 1948-1964Texas A & I ..........................0 1 0 0 20 1959TIFFIN .............................3 2 0 119 86 2004-2008Toledo University ...............4 3 0 120 120 1918-1960Tri-State University ............1 0 0 40 0 1905Valparaiso University .........5 1 0 202 106 1951-1992WAYNE STATE ..............36 13 1 1,001 666 1909-2008West Chester State ..............1 1 0 20 49 1973-1975Western Michigan ..............3 3 1 57 168 1908-1937Westminster (PA) ...............1 1 0 30 41 1998-1999West Virginia State .............1 1 0 31 7 1977White Pigeon City .............0 1 0 0 8 1898Winona State .......................1 1 0 93 20 1968-1969Wisconsin-Eau Claire ........1 0 0 7 0 1975Wisconsin Platteville ..........1 1 0 47 37 1978-1979Wisconsin State ...................1 0 1 20 14 1964-1965Wittenberg ...........................2 1 1 77 40 1948-1975Youngstown State................1 1 0 36 29 1961-1962

ALL-TIME RECORD VS. OPPONENTS

Th e 1892 football team, pictured here on the steps of Central Hall, started a 118-year tradition of excellence that continues today.

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• Hillsdale College bookstore .......................(517) 607-2266

• Gift and estate planning ..............................(800) 334-8904

• On- and off-campus lecture series, (517) 607-2318 books and publications ..........................or (800) 437-2268 • Professional seminars for managers and executives ......................(517) 437-3311

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Hillsdale is 90 miles west of Detroit, 70 miles northwest of Toledo and 200 miles east of Chicago.

FROM DETROIT: Take I-94 West to US-127 South (Exit 142). Proceed about 20 miles and turn right on US-12 West. Take US-12 West about 16 miles to Jonesville. Continue through downtown Jonesville and turn left onto M-99 South. Proceed about four miles to the third stoplight and turn left onto Fayette Street. Go to the flashing stoplight at Hillsdale Street and turn left. Follow the blue signs to campus.

FROM TOLEDO: Take I-80/90 West to Ohio State Route 15 (Exit 13) and proceed north. The road number will change to M-99 at the Michigan border, and farther north will appear to end at a flashing red light. Turn left, and continue on M-99 to Hillsdale. Proceed straight through all downtown traffic lights and follow the blue signs to campus.

FROM CHICAGO: Take I-80/90 East to Angola, Indiana (Exit 144). Follow I-69 North about ten miles to Coldwater (Exit 13) and take US-12 East. Proceed straight through Quincy and Allen. In Jonesville, turn right onto M-99 South. Proceed about four miles to the third stoplight in Hillsdale. Turn left onto Fayette Street. Go to the flashing

stoplight on Hillsdale Street and turn left. Follow the blue signs to campus.

ACCOMMODATIONS for your stay at Hillsdale College can be found at many of the hotels, motels and inns in the local area: (area code 517 unless indicated)

Hillsdale Dow Conference Center (on campus)...................437-3311 Days Inn ....................................................................439-3297 Hillsdale Motel .........................................................437-3389

Jonesville (5 min. away)* Rooms at Grayfield ..................................................849-9580* Horse and Carriage ..................................................849-2732* Munro House ............................................................849-9292 Pinecrest Motel .........................................................849-2137

Pittsford (15 min. away)* The Rocking Horse Inn ...........................................523-3826

Coldwater (25 min. away)* Chicago Pike Inn ......................................................279-8744 Holiday Inn Express .................................................279-0900 Quality Inn ................................................................278-2017 Super 8 .......................................................................278-8833

Jackson (40 min. away) Baymont Inn .............................................................789-6000* The Claddagh ............................................................768-1000 Country Hearth Inn .................................................783-6404 Country Inn and Suites ...........................................788-6400 Fairfield Inn ..............................................................784-7877 Holiday Inn ...............................................................783-2681

Montpelier/Exit 13 (30 min. away) Holiday Inn Express & Suites ....... (419) 485-0008 Ramada Inn & Suites ..................... (419) 485-5555 * BED AND BREAKFAST

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McDonald’sMarket House Grocery• Domino’s Pizza• Blimpie Subs, Soups and Salads• Confection Connection Bakery

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Flagstar Bank

Rite-Aid Drug

AAA

Checker Records

Hillsdale Community Library

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Coneys & Swirls

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Coffee Cup Diner

The Blossom ShopThe Hunt Club

Nash Drugs & Hallmark Shop

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El Cerrito Mexican Restaurant

Coneys & Swirls

Dollar General

Arbour Garden Florist

Sears

Little Caesar’s Pizza

LT & CJ’s PlacePizza and More

HowardMusic Hall

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Save-A-Lot Grocery

Premiere TheatresWendy’s

Arby’s

Kroger

Family DollarCavoni’s Pizza & Grinders

Sheriff

SudZ Laundromat

Gier ElementarySchool Arrow Swift

Printing

Hungry Howie’s Pizza

Southern Michigan Bank & Trust

Great Wall Chinese

Hillsdale Office Supply

Gelzer’s Hardware

Hillsdale Daily NewsDavis MiddleSchool

The Hunt Club

Laundromat

SageCenter

SportsComplex

Mauck Elementary School

HillsdaleAcademy

Slayton Arboretum

State StreetMarket

Victorian Rose Florist

City Hall and Police Station

Post Office

Family Video

Broad Street Market

Courthouse Annex

Hillsdale Filling Station Deli

Fifth Third Bank

Secretary of State

Savarino’s Fine Dining

HillsdaleHigh School

BaileyElementarySchool

HILLSDALECOMMUNITYHEALTHCENTER

Citgo Team OneFood & Gas

Great Wall Chinese

Chamber of Commerce

Volume 1 Books

Hillsdale Office Supply

Gelzer’s Furniture

Gezler’s Hardware & Sporting GoodsCreative Crafts

Maggie Anne Shoppe

Jill’s Office Supply

All Aboard TravelMaribeth’s Fine Gifts

Hillsdale Daily News

Fifth Third Bank

Broad Street Market

Courthouse Annex

Smith’s Flowers

Hillsdale Natural Grocery

Family Video

Salvation Army

Post Office

City Hall and Police Station

Dow ConferenceCenter & Hotel

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Finish Line Family Restaurant

Monarch Community Bank

Board of Public Utilities

Oakley Deli& Party Store

Carleton /M

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Bank of Lenawee

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An independent, four-year college in south-central Michigan, Hillsdale College offers the rigorous and

lively academic experience one expects of a tier-one liberal arts college, and it stands out for its commitment to the enduring principles of the Western tradition. Its core curriculum embodies this commitment through required courses in disciplines such as history, literature, science and political science in order to develop in students the “philosophical habit of mind” essential to sound education. Likewise, majors at Hillsdale are a rigorous and searching extension of these commitments. Ranging from classics or music to chemistry or business, academic fields of concentration build upon the core curriculum, deepening and specifying students’ appreciation for and understanding of the liberal arts. Hillsdale College is dedicated to intellectual inquiry and to learning, and it recognizes essential human dignity. Ordered liberty, personal responsibility, limited government, free enterprise and man’s moral, intellectual and spiritual nature illuminate this dignity and identify the service of the College to its students, the nation and the Western intellectual and religious tradition. Far-ranging by design and incisive by method, study at Hillsdale College is intellectually demanding. Students work closely with faculty who guide them in their studies, helping students to prepare for a lifetime of accomplishment, leadership and learning. For more information about Hillsdale College or to arrange a visit, call the Admissions Office at (517) 607-2327, or e-mail [email protected].

Hillsdale College, founded in 1844, is an inde-pendent, coeducational, residential,

nonsectarian college for about 1,300 students. Its four-year cur-riculum leads to the degree of bachelor of arts or bachelor of science. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Col-leges and Secondary Schools, whose Commission on Institutions of Higher Education is located at 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602. Hillsdale is included on the approved lists of leading universities for transfer and graduate studies and holds membership in the Association of American Colleges and the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Located just off M-99 in the southern Michigan city of Hillsdale, it lies between Detroit and Chicago and is easily accessible via the interstate highway system. Those approaching from the west on the Indiana Tollway should use Interchange 144 (Angola). Those approaching from the east on the Ohio Turnpike should use Exit 13 (Bryan-Montpelier). Approximately one half of Hillsdale’s students come from other states and countries. Hillsdale has traditionally upheld two concepts: academic excellence and institutional independence. The College does not accept federal or state taxpayer subsidies for its operations. This has set it free to offer a unique kind of education. Hillsdale College proudly adheres to the non-discriminatory policy regarding race, religion, sex and national or ethnic origin that it has maintained since long before governments found it necessary to regulate such matters. Hillsdale College is located in the northern part of the city of Hillsdale, with its various grounds and facilities covering some 200 acres. The main quadrangle of the campus is principally devoted to academic and administrative facilities. It has many beautiful oaks, maples and pines and is located atop the highest hill in the city.

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DR. LARRY ARNNPresident Dr. Larry P. Arnn, the 12th president of Hillsdale College, received his B.A. in Political Science and Accounting in 1974 from Arkansas State University, graduating with the highest distinction. He studied at the Claremont Graduate School and received his M.A. in Government in 1976, and his Ph.D. in Government in 1985. He studied in England from 1977 to 1980, fi rst as a research student in International History at the London School of Economics and then in Modern History at Worcester College, Oxford University. He has received numerous fellowships and awards, among them a two-year fellowship from the Alcoa Foundation in 1972; a Richard M. Weaver Fellowship in 1975; a Rotary International Fellowship in 1977; and Earhart Foundation Fellowships in 1978, 1979, and 1980; and a Winston S. Churchill Association Fellowship from 1977 to 1980. While in England, Dr. Arnn served as Director of Research for Mr. Martin, now Sir Martin, Gilbert of Merton College, Oxford. Sir Martin is the offi cial biographer of Sir Winston Churchill. Dr. Arnn returned to the United States in 1980 to become an editor for Public Research, Syndicated. In 1985, he became president of the Claremont Institute, a public policy research institution based in Southern California. Published widely in many national newspapers, magazines and periodicals on issues of public policy and political theory, Dr. Arnn is a director of the Henry Salvatori Center of Claremont McKenna College, of the Americans Against Discrimination and Preferences, of the Center for Individual Rights, of St. Mark’s Episcopal School, and of the Claremont Institute. He served on the Board of Advisors for Landmark Legal Foundation, and on the Academic Advisory Board of the Free Enterprise Institute and of the International Churchill Society. He recently was appointed to the Congressional Policy Advisory Board which provides counsel to the House Republican Policy Committee. He is a member of the American Political Science Association, Pi Sigma Alpha, the Mont Pelerin Society, the International Churchill Society and the Philanthropy Roundtable. Hillsdale’s new president was also the Founding Chairman of the California Civil Rights Initiative, or Proposition 209 on the November 1996 ballot. He and his wife, Penelope, have three children, Henry, Katy and Alice.

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