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BOWLING GREEN
2016 SPRING FOOTBALL
Football Contact: Jason Knavel • Office: 419-372-7075 • Cell: 814-464-5009 • Email: [email protected]
Secondary Football Contact: James Nahikian • Office: 419-372-4027 • Cell: 248-224-8113 • Email: [email protected]
Athletic Communications Office • Bowling Green State University • 249 Perry Stadium East • Bowling Green, OH 43403
2016 BGSU Football Schedule
Date Opponent Sept. 3
at Ohio State
Sept. 10
NORTH DAKOTA
Sept. 17 MIDDLE TENNESSEE
Sept. 24
at Memphis
Oct. 1
EASTERN MICHIGAN *
Oct. 8
at Ohio *
Oct. 15
at Toledo *
Oct. 22
MIAMI
Nov. 1
at Northern Illinois *
Nov. 9
at Akron *
Nov. 15
KENT STATE *
Nov. 25
BUFFALO *
* - MAC Game
Date Location
Columbus, Ohio
Bowling Green
Bowling Green
Memphis, Tenn.
Bowling Green
Athens, Ohio
Toledo, Ohio
Bowling Green
DeKalb, Ill.
Akron, Ohio
Bowling Green
Bowling Green
2016 Spring Schedule
Monday, Feb. 29
Wednesday, March 2
Thursday, March 3
Monday, March 14
Tuesday, March 15
Thursday, March 17
Saturday, March 19
Monday, March 21
Tuesday, March 22
Thursday, March 24
Tuesday, March 29
Thursday, March 31
Saturday, April 2
Tuesday, April 5
Thursday, April 7
Friday, April 8
Practice Practice #1
Practice #2
Practice #3
NFL PRO DAY
Practice #4
Practice #5
Practice #6
Practice #7
Practice #8
Practice #9
Practice #10
Practice #11
SPRING GAME
Practice #13
Practice #14
Practice #15
Time
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
1:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
8:30 am
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
TBA
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
4:00 pm
2015 BGSU Football Results
Date Opponent Sept. 5
vs. Tennessee %
Sept. 12
at Maryland
Sept. 19
MEMPHIS
Sept. 26
at Purdue
Oct. 3
at Buffalo *
Oct. 10
UMASS *
Oct. 17
AKRON *
Oct. 24
at Kent State *
Nov. 4
OHIO *
Nov. 11 at Western Michigan *
Nov. 17
TOLEDO *
Nov. 24
at Ball State *
Dec. 4
vs. Northern Illinois #
Dec. 23 vs. Georgia Southern &
Result
L, 30-59
W, 48-27
L, 41-44
W, 35-28
W, 28-22
W, 62-38
W, 59-10
W, 48-0
W, 62-24
W, 41-27
L, 28-44
W, 48-10
W, 34-14
L, 27-58
* - MAC Game
% - Game played at Nissan Stadium (Nashville, Tenn.)
# - MAC Championship Game (Detroit, Mich.)
& - GoDaddy Bowl (Mobile, Ala.)
2016 BGSU Football
Roster Breakdown
Letterwinners Returning (43)
Offense (17), Defense (23), Specialists (3)
Letterwinners Lost (15)
Offense (9), Defense (5), Specialists (1)
Starters Returning (12)
Offense (5), Defense (7), Specialists (2)
Starters Lost (10)
Offense (6), Defense (4), Specialists (1)
JINKS ERA STARTS AS FALCONS BEGIN SPRING PRACTICE
The Mike Jinks era will officially begin next Monday (Feb. 29) when the Bowling Green State
University football team takes the field to begin spring practice. The Falcons will take part in
15 practice sessions over the next six weeks, culminating on Friday, April 8. BGSU will hold
their annual spring game on Saturday, April 2. The time will be announced at a later date.
A LOOK BACK AT THE 2015 SEASON
The 2015 season marked another milestone year for Bowling Green, as the Falcons won the
Mid-American Conference Championship on their way to a 10-4 overall record. The MAC
Championship marked BGSU’s 12th in school history.
• BGSU won their second MAC Championship in the last three seasons.
• The Falcons faced Northern Illinois in the MAC Championship Game for the third
consecutive season.
• Bowling Green made their fourth consecutive bowl appearance, squaring off with Georgia
Southern in the GoDaddy Bowl (Mobile, Ala.).
• BGSU defeated two Big Ten Conference opponents on the road -- just the third time a MAC
program has knocked off two Big Ten programs in the same season. Bowling Green also
defeated two Big Ten teams in the 2003 season.
• For the third straight season, the Falcons ran the table against all the MAC East opponents
on their schedule. Bowling Green has now won 17 straight games over MAC East foes.
JINKS ANNOUNCES STAFF FOR 2016 SEASON
• Former Texas Tech Associate Head Coach Mike Jinks, now in his first season at Bowling
Green as the Falcons’ Head Coach, has named his coaching staff for the 2016 season.
• Perry Eliano will serve as the Falcons’ Associate Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator.
Eliano will also coach the Bowling Green safeties. He comes to BGSU after spending the last
five seasons at University of Texas-San Antonio.
• Kevin Kilmer, after spending the last nine (???) seasons at Texas Tech, will join Jinks’ staff as
Co-Offensive Coordinator. Kilmer will coach the Falcons’ wide receivers. He has spent time
on three staffs at TTU, coaching under Mike Leach, Tommy Tuberville and Kliff Kingsbury.
• Andy Padron comes to Bowling Green after serving as the Offensive Coordinator at Texas
Lutheran University for the past six seasons. Padron will serve the Falcons as Co-Offensive
Coordinator and will be responsible for the team’s quarterbacks.
• Marcus White will be the Co-Defensive Coordinator, responsible for the defensive linemen,
under Mike Jinks. White, who has spent time at Texas Tech, coached at Faulkner University
during the 2015 season.
• Matt Brock will be the Falcons’ Special Teams’ Coordinator for the 2016 season. Brock has
spent the last several seasons as a Defensive Quality Control coach at Texas Tech and is a
2010 graduate of Baker University.
• Two coaches originally from Dino Babers’ staff will be part of Jinks’ staff in 2016. Andrew
Sowder will coach the Falcons’ outside receivers, while Mike Mickens will mentor the
cornerbacks.
• Two other assistant coaches round out Jinks’ on-field coaching staff for the upcoming
2016 season. Benny Morrison will be responsible for the team’s linebackers, while Stephen
Hamby will coach the offensive line. Morrison has spent time as a graduate assistant at both
UTSA and South Florida, after a playing career at Drake. Hamby played on the offensive line
at Texas Tech and has spent the last several years on their coaching staff working with the
offensive line.
• Four graduate assistants coaches will assist Jinks’ staff with the on-field coaching for the
2016 season. Ben Olson (defense) was part of Babers’ staff in each of the past two seasons,
while Jinks’ has hired Eddie Benavidez (defense), Seth Doege (offense) and Kenny Williams
(offense) to join the staff.
• Ryan Downard will join the staff as the Chief of Staff/Director of Football Operations.
Downard has spent each of the past two seasons with the Cleveland Browns and previously
worked as a graduate assistant at Texas Tech.
• The Falcons will also hit the recruiting trails hard under the guidance of Jinks and his staff,
thanks to the help of two recruiting coordinators. Nick Young (offense) and Luke Wagner
(defense) will assist the Falcon coaching staff with recruiting operations.
BOWLING GREEN
FALCON FOOTBALL
HEAD COACH MIKE JINKS
Bowling Green
State University
Director of Athletics
D. Christopher
Kingston announced
on Dec. 9, 2015 that
he haD tabbed Texas
Tech Associate Head
Coach Mike Jinks to
lead the defending
Mid-American
Conference
Champion football
program. Jinks, who also coaches
running backs for the Red Raiders, will
become the 19th head coach in program
history.
“I would like to welcome Mike to the
Falcon family and the Bowling Green
community,” President Mary Ellen Mazey
commented. “Mike understands the
important leadership role he will play in
developing our student athletes for their
futures. He is a great role model and will
take us onward and upward.”
“We are so pleased that Mike Jinks and
his family have accepted the offer to be
here at Bowling Green State University
to lead the football program,” Kingston
said. “Mike is a man of impeccable
character and integrity. He places a
high value on education and he is a
winner. I am excited to see him guide
this program to continued success in the
pursuit of greatness.”
Jinks, who comes to BGSU after
spending the 2015 season as Associate
Head Coach, has coached the Red
Raiders’ running backs for the past three
seasons. Prior to his time at Texas Tech,
he was a National Coach of the Year
finalist while winning the 2010 Texas
State Championship and compiling a
record of 43-4 in his final three seasons
at San Antonio powerhouse, Steele High
School.
touchdown drives under two minutes
this season. Texas Tech also ranks inside
the top five nationally for third-down
conversions (.519), first downs offense
(346), and plays run (1,002).
Under Jinks, Texas Tech has seen
incredible success in the running game.
In just his second season, Jinks tutored
DeAndre Washington, who became
the first Red Raiders’ running back
since Ricky Williams in 1998 to surpass
1,000 yards rushing in a single season.
Washington finished the season with
1,103 rushing yards and was named
second team All-Big 12.
This season, Washington has turned into
the Big 12 Conference’s most prolific
rusher under Jinks, totaling a leaguebest 1,455 yards on the ground and 14
touchdowns. Washington is also second
in the Big 12 in all-purpose yards (146.6
yards per game) behind only teammate
Jakeem Grant (180.6 yards per game).
The Texas Tech rushing attack averages
204.8 yards per game and has tallied 34
rushing touchdowns this season.
Jinks joined the Texas Tech program
after a highly successful tenure at Steele
High School in Cibolo, Texas – a suburb
of San Antonio. Jinks was the first head
coach at Steele when the school opened
its doors in 2005, and it didn’t take
long for him to mold the program into
a state powerhouse. While at Steele,
Jinks compiled a 76-18 record overall,
including an impressive 43-4 mark in his
final three seasons. He led the Knights
to the 2010 Class 5A Division II State
Championship and to the state finals
again in 2011.
His highly successful career at Steele led
him to receiving the honor of coaching
the West Team in the U.S. Army AllAmerican Bowl in January 2013. He was
also a finalist for the Xenith National
High School Coach of the Year Award.
While at Steele, Jinks coached former
Texas Longhorn, and All-American
running back, Malcolm Brown.
Prior to becoming the head coach in
Cibolo, Jinks was the head coach at
Burbank High School for a season. Prior
to that, he had a highly successful career
as a high school assistant coach and
offensive coordinator at five different
schools. Jinks’ coaching career began
in 1995 as the quarterbacks coach at
Eillison High School. In 1998, Jinks
then became the quarterbacks coach
at his alma mater, Judson High School.
Following that, he served as offensive
coordinator at David Crockett High
School, Galena Park High School and
Robert E. Lee High School, all prior to his
first head coaching position
Jinks is a graduate of Angelo State
University where he earned his degree
in kinesiology. He and his wife Meredith
have three children – Jaden, Madison
and Tristan.
Jinks’ Coaching Chronology
Head Coach...................... Bowling Green
.......................................... Dec. 9, 2015 - present
Associate Head Coach....................Texas Tech
.........................................................................2015
Assistant Coach/RBs........................Texas Tech
...................................................................2013-14
Head Coach...................Cibolo Steele HS (TX)
...................................................................2006-12
Head Coach............................ Burbank HS (TX)
.........................................................................2005
Off. Coordinator...........Robert E. Lee HS (TX)
...................................................................2002-04
Off. Coordinator............. Galena Park HS (TX)
...................................................................2000-01
Off. Coordinator....... David Crockett HS (TX)
.........................................................................1999
Assistant Coach/QBs..............Judson HS (TX)
.........................................................................1998
Assistant Coach/QBs............... Ellison HS (TX)
...................................................................1996-97
“I look forward to the opportunity to
lead this incredibly successful program,”
Jinks began. “I am most excited about
building on the winning culture and
taking this incredible journey with the
players and staff.”
Known for their prolific offense, Texas
Tech has seen great success this season
with Jinks. The Red Raiders own the
second-best offense in the country,
totaling 7,134 yards in 12 games (594.5
yards per game). TTU also has the
second-best passing offense. The Red
Raiders are averaging 46.6 points per
game (second in FBS) and have had 33
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2016 Spring Football Prospectus
BOWLING GREEN
Falcon Quick Facts
School.............Bowling Green State University
Location................ Bowling Green, Ohio 43403
Founded............................................................ 1910
Enrollment.....................................................17,558
Nickname.....................................................Falcons
Colors...........................................Orange & Brown
Affiliation......................................NCAA Division I
Conference.............Mid-American, East (MAC)
Stadium................Doyt Perry Stadium (24,000)
Surface........................................................ FieldTurf
University President...... Dr. Mary Ellen Mazey
Faculty Representative........... Dr. Lee Meserve
Director of Athletics...................Chris Kingston
Athletics Dept. Phone............... (419) 372-2401
Athletics Website..................BGSUFalcons.com
BGSU Staff
Head Coach..................................Mike Jinks (1st)
Assoc. HC/DC/Safeties...........Perry Eliano (1st)
Co-OC/WR................................ Kevin Kilmer (1st)
Co-OC/QB................................ Andy Padron (1st)
Co-DC/DL............................... Marcus White (1st)
ST Coordinator...........................Matt Brock (1st)
Asst. Coach/OL................Stephen Hamby (1st)
Asst. Coach/CB.................... Mike Mickens (3rd)
Asst. Coach/LB..................Benny Morrison (1st)
Asst. Coach/WR.............. Andrew Sowder (3rd)
Chief of Staff/DFO.............Ryan Downard (1st)
Recruiting Coor. (Off.)..............Nick Young (1st)
Recruiting Coor. (Def.)......... Luke Wagner (1st)
Graduate Asst. (Def.)..... Eddie Benavidez (1st)
Graduate Asst. (Off.)................Seth Doege (1st)
Graduate Asst. (Def.)................. Ben Olson (3rd)
Graduate Asst. (Off.)......... Kenny Williams (1st)
Strength & Conditioning..........Billy Yates (1st)
Video Coordinator.............. Chris Zuccaro (7th)
Athletic Training..................Alfred Castillo (3rd)
Media Relations
Jason Knavel
Assistant AD/Communications (Football Contact)
Cell: 814-464-5009
Office: 419-372-7075
E-mail: [email protected]
James Nahikian
Secondary Contact
Office: 419-372-4027
Cell: 248-224-8113
E-mail: [email protected]
Mike Cihon
Assistant Director
Office: 419-372-0474
E-mail: [email protected]
Kevin Davis
Assistant Director
Office: 419-372-7077
E-mail: [email protected]
Amanda Cutcher
Visual Communications Intern
Alexx Klein
Graduate Assistant
Gina Locigno
Intern
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FALCON FOOTBALL
PERRY ELIANO
Associate Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/Safeties
Perry Eliano has been
hired by Mike Jinks
and will serve as the
Falcons’ Associate Head
Coach and Defensive
Coordinator, coaching
the safeties. Eliano comes
to Bowling Green after
coaching the past five
seasons at the University
of Texas-San Antonio.
At UTSA, Eliano was the
special teams coordinator
and coached safeties.
“My family and I are excited about the awesome
opportunity we have to be a part of such a
phenomenal university,” said Eliano. “We are
looking forward to embracing the great tradition
here at BGSU. We will be relentless in everything
we do!”
Last season, Eliano mentored a defensive backfield
which had 14 interceptions. Under Jinks, Eliano
will take over an already aggressive defense and
turn up the heat, as the Falcons have had 20
interceptions in 2015. Eliano coached two players
who earned All-CUSA honors in cornerback
Bennett Okotcha (second team) and safety Michael
Egwuagu (honorable mention).
In 2014, Eliano helped lead a defense that ranked
in the Conference USA top five in five different
statistical categories, including second in rushing
defense (140.8 ypg). UTSA forced 19 turnovers (10
fumbles/9 INTs) with his safeties combining for
seven of the picks. Free safety Triston Wade was
one of 15 semifinalists for the Jim Thorpe Award
(nation’s top defensive back) — a program first —
and he also garnered second-team all-conference
honors after registering team highs for tackles
(86), interceptions (4), pass breakups (10) and
fumble recoveries (2). Wade signed with the Seattle
Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in May 2015.
Eliano’s special teams also excelled in 2014, as
the Roadrunners led the league in net punting
(39.3 avg.) on the strength of honorable mention
all-conference punter Kristian Stern, who set
school records for punts (83) and punting average
(41.2), and were tied for third in field goals behind
second-team all-conference place-kicker Sean
Ianno, who made 17-of-21, including a schoolrecord 53-yarder against Florida Atlantic, along
with registering 16 touchbacks on kickoffs. Deep
snapper Jesse Medrano also collected secondteam all-conference honors.
In 2013, Eliano helped lead UTSA to a 7-5 overall
record, including victories over a pair of bowl
teams. The Roadrunners finished second in the
West Division with a 6-2 mark in their first season
in Conference USA. He helped tutor a defense
that forced 14 turnovers (6 fumbles/8 INTs), with
the safeties combining for six of the picks, and
allowed just 143.1 rushing yards per game. Wade
led the team in tackles (94), solo tackles (54) and
interceptions (two), while Nic Johnston was third
in stops (70). On special teams, Ianno established
a school record for touchbacks with 21 and
connected on all 38 of his extra-point attempts.
Wade earned second-team All-Conference USA
honors, while Johnston and Stern were honorable
mention all-conference.
In 2012, Eliano helped lead UTSA to an 8-4 overall
record and a 3-3 mark in its first and only season
in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). The
campaign was highlighted by historic wins against
South Alabama, the program’s first road and
Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) victory, and New
Mexico State, its first league win. The defense
forced 29 turnovers (16 fumbles/13 interceptions),
which led to 22 scores (15 TDs/7 FGs), and Wade
garnered first-team All-WAC accolades.
In his first year overseeing special teams, the
placekickers combined to make 15-of-19 field goals
and all 45 PATs. Kenny Harrison finished second
in the FBS in punt return average (17.3), had a
program-record 79-yard TD return in the seasonending victory against I-35 rival Texas State and
was an honorable mention all-league selection..
Eliano helped lead the Roadrunners to a 4-6
record during their inaugural campaign in 2011.
The defense allowed just 21.4 points and 126.2
yards rushing per game and forced 21 turnovers
(11 fumbles, 10 interceptions), which led to 15
scores. His safeties recovered six fumbles —
three by Johnston — and picked off five passes.
Additionally, three of the team’s top five tacklers
were in his unit — Mark Waters (68/2nd), Johnston
(59/4th) and Mauricio Sanchez (44/5th).
Prior to his time on the Roadrunners coaching staff,
Eliano was an assistant at Central Arkansas from
2006-10. He coached defensive backs throughout
his tenure and was named associate head coach
prior to his final season. Eliano coached the
2005 season as Sam Houston State’s secondary
coach after an earlier two-season stint at Central
Arkansas as the running backs and wide receivers
coach. Eliano coached wide receiver Mike Norvell
at Central Arkansas, who was recently hired as
Memphis’ head coach.
A Killeen, Texas native, Eliano got his coaching start
as a graduate assistant at his alma mater, Stephen
F. Austin, from 2001-02. Eliano played linebacker
for the Lumberjacks from 1996-99. He was the
team’s Defensive Most Valuable Player and leading
tackler in both 1998 and ‘99. Playing strong safety
as a senior, he registered a team-high 99 tackles
to help guide the Lumberjacks to the Southland
Championship and was named all-conference
following that campaign. He also was named the
Ralph Todd Award (University Outstanding Male
Athlete) winner the following spring.
A standout prep defensive back, Eliano was a
three-year letterwinner at Ellison High School from
1993-95. He earned all-state honors following his
senior season after helping the Eagles reach the
Class 5A state quarterfinals.
Eliano earned his bachelor’s degree from Stephen
F. Austin in 2000 and a master’s in secondary
education three years later. He and his wife,
Regenia, have two sons, Amari and Evan.
2016 Spring Football Prospectus
BOWLING GREEN
FALCON FOOTBALL
KEVIN KILMER
Co-Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers
Kevin Kilmer will join the staff of new head coach Mike Jinks as the Co-Offensive Coordinator. He will work with the
Falcons’ wide receivers.
“I’m fired up to be part of the BG family,” Kilmer commented. “I can’t wait to get out on the field with the players. I’m very
thankful for the opportunity from Coach Jinks and BGSU.”
Kilmer spent last season at Texas Tech as the offensive quality control coach, after previously serving as an offensive
graduate assistant for the Red Raiders.
Kilmer, who graduated from Texas Tech with a Bachelor of Arts in History in 2011 and a Master of Science in
Interdisciplinary Studies in 2015, has been at TTU since 2007. He began his coaching career as a student assistant under
Mike Leach, who is currently the head coach at Washington State. He has also worked for Tommy Tuberville – currently
at Cincinnati – and Kliff Kingsbury.
The Red Raiders have been to a bowl game in seven of nine seasons with Kilmer on the staff, as he is no stranger to
postseason success. During his time with the program, he has coached the quarterbacks, wide receivers and running backs. Besides working
under the three Texas Tech head coaches, Kilmer has worked alongside of Lincoln Riley (currently Offensive Coordinator at Oklahoma), Neal
Brown (currently Head Coach at Troy) and most recently, Jinks.
Kilmer has been responsible for film breakdown and game planning during the past year as Offensive Quality Control. On game day, he
charted the defense and also helped organize recruiting visits for the Red Raiders. He has also served as the Kliff Kingsbury Football Summer
Camps Director, responsible for all aspects of the camp.
Kilmer, a native of Slaton, Texas, is married to his wife Jaryn. The couple was married in March of 2014.
MARCUS WHITE
Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line
Marcus White joins Mike Jinks staff at Bowling Green as the Co-Defensive Coordinator. White, who coached the 2015
season at Faulkner University, will coach the defensive line for the Falcons. Jinks and White previously worked together
at Texas Tech, as White served the Red Raiders in an off-the-field role the two seasons prior.
“What an honor it is to be able to coach at such a prestigious university such as Bowling Green,” White began. “It’s not
every day that you get to be a part of a program with such a storied tradition and record of excellence both on and off
the field. I want to thanks Coach Jinks, Chris Kingston and his administration for affording me and my family such a great
opportunity.”
White, a former player at Auburn and Murray State, joined the Faulkner staff as the defensive line coach prior to the
2015 season. In 2015, Faulkner went 7-3 and won their final four games of the season. The Eagles totaled 103.0 tackles
for loss and 48.0 sacks. Freshman Qunn Johnson was named Mid-South Conference’s West Division defensive Freshman
of the Year, registering 45 tackles, 8.5 TFL, and 5.5 sacks. Additionally, defensive lineman Tony Threatt was named first
team All-MSC after totaling 51 tackles, 11.5 TFL and 8.5 sacks. Johnson was named second team All-MSC.
Having originally signed with Auburn, White transferred prior to the 2003 season to Murray State, where he was an All-Ohio Valley Conference
selection for three years. White was a member of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans from 2005-2007 before concluding his professional career in the
Arena Football League.
A graduate of Murray State, White was an offensive analyst at Texas Tech prior to his time at Faulkner. He served as an offensive quality control
assistant at Houston in 2012, Tarleton State’s offensive line coach in ‘11 and worked another year at Houston in ‘10 as an offensive graduate
assistant. A Theodore, Ala., product, he was an assistant at St. Paul’s Episcopal in Mobile, Ala., in ‘09 and the defensive line coach at Jackson Olin
High in Birmingham, Ala., in ‘08.
White and his wife, Jaunelle, have three daughters - MaKiah, Jailyn, and Layla.
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2016 Spring Football Prospectus
BOWLING GREEN
2016 Football
Recruiting Class
Caleb Bright | Offensive Line | 6-4 | 290
Urbandale, Iowa | Urbandale HS
Earned three football letters for Coach Sam Anderson at
Urbandale High School … is expected to graduate in May
of 2016 … earned Academic All-Conference honors in all
four seasons for the J-Hawks … led team to 19 wins in
three seasons … served Urbandale as a captain during
the 2015 (senior) season … named 2015 first team
All-Iowa by the Iowa Newspaper Association … earned
2015 first team ELITE All-Iowa by Des Moines Register …
also named 2015 Iowa All-State by USA Today … was a
first team All-District player in 2015 … garnered second
team All-Conference (CIML) recognition in 2014 (junior)
… played for the North Team in the 2016 Blue-Grey
All-American Bowl … ranked as a three-star by Scout
and 247Sports … son of Scott and Toni Bright … has one
brother, Cody … born on Feb. 21, 1998 … plans to major
in criminal justice at BGSU.
Elijah Cunningham | Quarterback | 6-3 | 190
Springboro, Ohio | Springboro HS
Earned two letters at Springboro High School for coach
Ryan Wilhite … also lettered in basketball … expected
to graduate in May … played on varsity for three seasons,
as his Panthers complied a three-year record of 27-7 with
playoff appearances in all three seasons … named GWOC
South Offensive Player of the Year in 2015 … passed for
3,000 yards and 33 touchdowns, while adding 435 rushing
yards and eight TDs on the ground … also named first
team All-GWOC, first team All-Southwest Ohio … earned
recognition as the Art Teynor Region 15 Player of the Year
… garnered Tri-State Football Offensive Player of the Year
honors following the 2015 season … named honorable
mention All-Ohio … was selected to play in the 2016
North/South Classic … passed for 2,062 yards and 22
touchdowns as a junior, adding nearly 400 rushing yards
and seven scores on the ground … had 1,138 passing
yards and 13 total touchdowns as a sophomore … named
a three-star prospect by both 247Sports and Scout … a
two-star according to ESPN and Rivals … son of Chris and
Heather Cunningham … has two brothers – Gideon and
Sylas – and one sister – Emilia … father, Chris, played
baseball at Northern Kentucky University … born Sept.
17, 1997 … plans to major in environmental science.
Torrian Hampton | Defensive Back | 6-4 | 180
Lakeland, Fla. | Lakeland HS
Was a free safety for coach Bill Castle … led Dreadnaughts
to a 10-3 record as a senior … lost in the third round of
the playoffs … also lettered in basketball at Lakeland
… was a captain for both his football and basketball
programs at Lakeland … son of Randy and Yolanda
Hampton … has two brothers – Randy Jr. and Jamari …
born Jan. 21, 1998 … plans to major in sport medicine.
Dirion Hutchins | Defensive Line | 6-2 | 215
St. Charles, Mo. | Francis Howell HS
Expected to graduate from Francis Howell High School in
May … played varsity football for head coach Bryan Koch
… also lettered in wrestling and track … led team to the
Missouri State semifinals in each of his final two years …
was named first team All-Conference and All-District as a
senior … earned first team All-District and second-team
All-Conference as a junior … a three-star according to
ESPN.com … also participated in DECA … is the son of
Dwight Hutchins and JuJuane Easter-Hutchins … has
three siblings – Maverick, Mason and Mahogany … was
born on January 6, 1998 … plans to major in criminal
justice.
FALCON FOOTBALL
ANDY PADRON
Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Andy Padron comes to
Bowling Green to join the
coaching staff of head
coach Mike Jinks after
coaching the past six
seasons at Texas Lutheran
University. Padron will be
the Falcons’ Co-Offensive
Coordinator, responsible
for the quarterbacks.
2014 NCAA playoff appearance was TLU’s first in
NCAA DIII and the first in program history since the
1976 NAIA-II national semifinal.
“My wife and I are
extremely excited to be
joining the Bowling Green
community and the Falcon
coaching staff,” Padron started. “We are ready to get
to BGSU and continue building upon the winning
tradition!”
The Bulldogs won a second consecutive SCAC
Championship in 2014 behind an offense that
(after 11 games) was ninth nationally in total
offense (498.0 ypg), 14th in rushing offense (261.8
ypg), 19th in scoring offense (40.5 ppg), fourth
in first downs offense (288), 31st in red zone
offense (.864) and 21st in time of possession (1,995
minutes).
Padron joined his father, TLU Head Football
Coach Danny Padron, on the coaching staff of the
Bulldogs when he accepted the head coaching
position in January 2010. The younger Padron
handled the play-calling duties in 2011 as the
quarterbacks coach and has continued in that
duty to present day. He was elevated to offensive
coordinator following the 2011 season.
In his six seasons with the Bulldogs, Padron
coached an offense and individual players that
combined to set 49 new TLU team and individual
records.
After inheriting a program that went 6-24 in the
three previous seasons, Padron helped engineer a
turn-around that produced a 38-22 overall record
over the next six seasons.
The Bulldogs won three Southern Collegiate
Athletic Conference Championships, claimed
a 2014 NCAA Division III Championship playoff
berth, and received repeated Top 25 national
rankings.
The 2015 TLU Bulldogs won a third straight
Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference
Championship and led the SCAC in nearly every
offensive category. The Bulldogs went 3-0 in the
SCAC and 8-2 overall, just missing out on an NCAA
DIII at-large playoff berth.
As the team’s quarterbacks coach, Padron guided
TLU QB Trenton White to the 2015 SCAC Offensive
Player of the Year award. White set the new TLU
school record for career passing touchdowns (61).
White led the SCAC in passing yards, passing
yards per game, completions (TLU single-season
record 207), attempts, completion percentage and
touchdowns. White finished second in TLU history
in career passing yards (5,874) and completion
percentage (62.7).
Among all NCAA DIII schools in 2015, the Bulldogs
currently rank 22nd in total offense, 32nd in
passing offense, 21st in scoring offense, 29th in
first downs, 14th in red zone offense, 11th in time
of possession, and 18th in completion percentage.
The 2014 TLU Bulldogs advanced to the NCAA
Division III playoffs as an at-large bid team. The
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The Bulldogs, 17th in the AFCA Coaches’ Poll at
the end of the 2014 regular season, fell 27-20 in
the NCAA Football Championship first round to
No. 2-ranked University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, in a
game played at UMHB’s Crusader Stadium over a
weather-delayed two days.
TLU running back Marquis Barrolle led all of NCAA
Division III in rushing after 11 games, posting
1,792 rushing yards (a school record) on 297
carries (another school record). In the DIII playoff
game against UMHB, Barrolle carried the ball a
conference and school record 50 times for 224
yards against the then No. 14-ranked UMHB run
defense.
In 2012, Padron and Bulldogs set new school team
records for passing yards (3,253), passing yards per
game (325.3), total offense per game (480.9), total
offense in a single game (616, vs. Sul Ross State on
Oct. 13) and for touchdown passes in a season (29).
The record book onslaught by the TLU Offense
continued in 2013. On their way to the SCAC
Championship, the Bulldogs led the league in total
offense, rushing offense, passing offense, scoring
offense, turnover margin, passing efficiency, fewest
turnovers lost, fewest passes intercepted, first
downs, third and fourth-down conversions, red
zone offense, and pass completion percentage.
Nationally, the Bulldogs of 2013 had the third-best
total offense (521.2 yards per game) in all of NCAA
DIII. The Bulldogs also ranked ninth in passing
offense (326.7), sixth in scoring offense (46.1), 14th
in team passing efficiency (155.84 rating), 33rd in
first downs (237), 24th in fourth-down conversion
rate (.613), 40th in time of possession, and 27th in
completion percentage (.643).
Padron coached TLU quarterback Brent Peavy to
multiple individual school records and to the SCAC
Offensive Player of the Year award. The Bulldogs of
2013 set new school records for passing yards per
game, total offense per game, points per game, TD
passes, and TDs per game.
Padron is a 2007 graduate of the University of Mary
Hardin-Baylor, where he starred as a quarterback
and helped UMHB to the NCAA Division III National
Championship game in 2004.
Padron was a part of Cru football squads that went
41-8 from 2003 to 2006 and won four American
Southwest Conference Championships.
Padron and his wife Sarah, a Texas Lutheran grad,
were married in 2013.
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Cameron Jefferies | Defensive Back | 5-10 | 195
Painesville, Ohio | Riverside HS
Was a three-year varsity starter for coach Dave Bors at
Riverside High School … also lettered in basketball
and track … was a two-time captain in both football
and track … compiled 17 wins and a conference
championship in his three seasons on the Beavers varsity
football team … helped Riverside to a conference
championship in 2013 … was named All-Ohio, AllRegion, All-District and All-Conference as a senior …
honored with All-District, All-County and All-Conference
honors in 2014 … totaled over 3,000 career all-purpose
yards … registered more than 1,000 career rushing and
receiving yards, and totaled more than 800 return yards
… had 110 total career tackles, four interceptions and
seven forced fumbles … also registered seven sacks and
blocked three kicks in his career … earned an academic
letter in all four years at Riverside High School … ranks
inside the top 20% of his 2016 graduating class … was
a state qualifier in the long jump last season, winning
the district meet and finishing fourth at regionals …
son of Steven and Christina Jeffries … has one brother
– Christopher, and one sister – Valerie … father, Steven,
played basketball and ran track at University of California
(Pa.) … brother, Christopher, played basketball at
Heidelberg … born on March 13, 1998 … currently
undecided on an academic major.
Jerry Judd III | Linebacker | 6-2 | 200
Streetsboro, Ohio | Streetsboro HS
Expected to graduate from Streetsboro High School in May
… lettered all four seasons for Coach John Arlesic … also
earned letters in basketball and track … was a four-time
captain, twice with the football team (junior and senior
seasons) and twice with the basketball program (junior
and senior seasons) … helped lead the Rockets to 15
wins over his final two seasons … totaled over 2,700
all-purpose yards as a junior with 25 total touchdowns
… added 40 tackles, 4.0 TFLs and two interceptions
… in 2013, totaled over 1,200 all-purpose yards with
10 touchdowns … recorded 68 total tackles and an
interception … was named first team All-League in 2015
as well as All-District … named honorable mention at
quarterback … was 2014 PTC Offensive Player of the Year
… also earned first team All-District that season to go
along with special mention All-State at quarterback …
earned team Most Valuable Player honors following both
his sophomore and junior seasons … in basketball, was
named All-PTC first team in 2014 and honorable mention
All-State … also qualified for the State Track & Field meet
in the 4x100 meter event … son of Jerry and Bonnie …
has one sister, Stephanie … father, Jerry, played football
at Ashland University … born on Sept. 3, 1997 …
currently undecided on an academic major.
Darrion Landry | Wide Receiver | 6-2 | 200
Baytown, Texas | Lee HS/Blinn CC
A graduate of Baytown Lee High School … lettered three
times for coach Marvin Sedberry Jr. … also lettered in
basketball and track … was named All-District in both his
junior and senior seasons in football … earned All-District
honors three times in basketball … was a captain in
football, basketball and track … played two seasons at
Blinn Community College … caught 69 passes in his two
seasons with the Buccaneers … had 1,349 receiving yards
and 12 touchdowns in his two seasons … was a first team
All-Conference receiver at Blinn … son of Lajuan Landry
… has two brothers – Chris and Jacolby … born April 12,
1994 … undecided on a major.
Jerry McBride III | Defensive Back | 6-0 | 190
Hannibal, Mo. | Hannibal Senior HS
A four-year member of the varsity football team at
Hannibal Senior … played for coach Mark St. Clair …
expected to graduate in May 2016 … was a captain for
the Pirates’ football program in 2015 … was named first
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MATT BROCK
Special Teams’ Coordinator/Assistant Defensive Line
Matt Brock joins
the staff of head
coach Mike Jinks
after coaching at
Texas Tech for the
last three seasons.
Brock will serve as
the special teams
coordinator and
assistant defensive
line coach for the
Falcons in 2016.
“I am honored to be a part of Bowling
Green State University and the football
program,” Brock stated. “I am grateful for
the opportunity provided to me and my
wife by Coach Jinks and Athletic Director
Chris Kingston. We are very excited to
be a part of this community, university,
and the tradition of BGSU Football. I look
forward to working with the staff that
Coach Jinks has assembled and cannot
wait to build on the winning culture that
surrounds Falcon Football.”
In each of the last three seasons, Brock
served as a defensive quality control
assistant for the Red Raiders. He also
coached the defensive line in the Texas
Bowl against LSU in 2015. Brock was
promoted to inside linebackers coach
early in the 2014 season following the
departure of defensive coordinator Matt
Wallerstedt and served in that capacity
during the remainder of that season.
He went to Texas Tech following two
seasons at Baker University, his alma
mater, where he served as a graduate
assistant coach.
He spent two seasons at Baker (2011-12)
overseeing the team’s linebackers and
assisted Baker defensive coordinator
Jason Thoren in the coaches’ booth on
game day. Brock was also the defensive
coordinator of the Baker JV team. In
addition, Brock assisted with the kickoff
and punt teams.
Brock also coordinated Baker’s strength
and conditioning program during his
tenure as a graduate assistant coach.
Brock was a linebacker during his
collegiate playing career at Baker. He
tallied 277 career tackles and posted
seven interceptions while leading the
league in total tackles and tackles per
game in 2010.
A 2009 and 2010 all-conference pick,
Brock was a two-time Academic AllAmerican and earned several team most
valuable player awards. Brock graduated
from Baker in 2011 while majoring in
physical education. Brock is married to
his wife, Alyssa.
In 2015, Brock assisted with the
defensive line and was responsible for
presenting installation for the defensive
unit and position groups. He also
assisted in the on-campus recruitment
of student-athletes and organized
off-campus recruiting. Brock assisted a
defensive unit that ranked 17th in the
country in turnovers gained during the
2015 campaign.
In 2014, Brock spent the majority of the
season as the inside linebackers coach,
developing Sam Eguavoen, an All-Big 12
linebacker. He assisted in developing the
game plan each week and was directly
involved in analysis and evaluation on
game day. During the 2013 season,
Brock’s first with the Red Raiders, he
coached Will Smith who garnered AllBig 12 honors along with being named
Holiday Bowl Defensive Player of the
Game. Smith was drafted in the seventh
round by the Dallas Cowboys.
Brock was the defensive quality control
coach in his first season at Tech in 2013.
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team All-State at defensive back in both 2014 and 2015
… back-to-back defensive MVP Missouri & Iowa …
second team American Family Insurance All-USA Team
Missouri … was named first team All-District on both
offense and defense in 2014 and 2015 … also earned first
team All-NCMC on both offense and defense during his
junior and senior seasons … helped team to 28 wins over
his final three seasons … won conference championships
in both his junior and senior seasons … had 4,158
career all-purpose yards … scored 43 touchdowns
and registered 170 career tackles … had nine career
interceptions … set a school record by returning three
interceptions for touchdowns … also set a new school
mark with three kick returns for touchdowns … lettered
in track … son of Carl and April Emerson, as well as the
late Jerry McBride Jr. … father, Jerry, played football at
Indiana … born March 27, 1998 … plans to major in
sport management.
Rashaun O’Neal | Wide Receiver | 5-11 | 175
Cincinnati, Ohio | Withrow HS
Expected to graduate from Cincinnati Withrow High School
in May … lettered all four years for head coach Ryan
Drake … also lettered in track … was a captain his senior
season in football … was named first team All-Ohio as
a senior … also earned first team All-Eastern Cincinnati
Conference … registered 1,000 all-purpose yards as a
senior, split between 20 receptions and 30 rushes … was
a member of the 4x800 relay that finished runner up in
the 2016 AAU Junior Olympic Games in New Orleans …
son of Ralph O’Neal and Constance Huey … father was
a varsity athlete at San Francisco State … has a sister,
Ayanna O’Neal, who will run track at Eastern Michigan
University … born June 14, 1997 … plans to major in
communications.
CJ Pickrom | Defensive Back | 6-1 | 185
Houston, Texas | Reagan HS
Was a four-year member of the Houston Reagan football
program … earned three letters for coach Stephen Dixon
and the Bulldogs … also lettered in track & field and
soccer … helped the Bulldogs to a four-year record of
32-13 … was a team captain his senior season … was
named first team All-District at defensive back in 2015
… made 41 tackles, three interceptions and seven pass
breakups as a senior … named second team All-District
as a defensive back during his junior season … had 35
tackles, two interceptions and two forced fumbles in 2014
… made 142 career tackles … had 10 interceptions
and five forced fumbles during his career … earned first
place in the district triple jump a year ago … earned a
second place finish in the triple jump in the area … son
of the late Cederick Pickrom Sr. and Soneria Lee … has
two siblings – Cameron and Corrie … plans to major in
kinesiology.
Armani Posey | Defensive Back | 6-1 | 200
Detroit, Mich. | Martin Luther King HS
Expected to graduate from Detroit Martin Luther King in
June … played three years of varsity football, including
his final season for the Crusaders … led his team to the
Michigan State Championship as a senior … passed for
383 yards and five touchdowns in state championship
win over Lowell at Ford Field … completed a 39-yard
touchdown pass on game’s final play for thrilling
40-38 victory … named team Most Valuable Player …
registered 98 tackles, including 10 sacks … also had
2,600 yards passing for 25 touchdowns and 300 rushing
yards and six touchdowns … twice earned All-City and
All-State honors … the son of Anton Posey and Anitra
Carmichael … has three siblings – Ariana, Alani and
Ashton … born August 3, 1997 … plans to major in sport
management or business.
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STEPHEN HAMBY
Assistant Coach/Offensive Line
Stephen Hamby joins the coaching staff of head coach Mike Jinks at
BGSU in 2016. Hamby, who played at Texas Tech from 2004-08, will coach
the offensive line for the Falcons.
“What an amazing time it is to be accepted into the nest of Falcons,”
Hamby commented. “With absolute gratitude I thank Head Coach Mike
Jinks and Athletic Director Chris Kingston for making this a reality. God’s
path has led me to a very unique and special place. BGSU, it’s time to get
loud, physical and fast.”
During the last three seasons, Hamby has served Texas Tech as the
assistant offensive line coach under Kliff Kingsbury. Hamby has been
directly responsible for coaching the team’s centers, while assisting with
on- and off-field instruction of the offensive line. During game weeks, the
former Red Raiders center has helped with film breakdown and the run
game planning. Hamby has also been directly involved in all aspects of Texas Tech’s recruiting
during his three seasons, analyzing offensive line prospects and assisting with all recruiting
materials.
An offensive lineman with the Red Raiders, Hamby helped Texas Tech to a 37-16 record and
four consecutive bowl appearances. TTU played in the Cotton Bowl twice, the Insight Bowl and
the Gator Bowl during Hamby’s four seasons in Lubbock. Following his career at TTU, Hamby
was invited to training camp with both the Washington Redskins and New Orleans Saints.
Hamby graduated from Texas Tech in August 2009 with a degree in Agriculture and Applied
Economics.
MIKE MICKENS
Assistant Coach/Cornerbacks
Mike Mickens enters his third year as an assistant coach at Bowling
Green after coaching the previous two seasons under former head coach
Dino Babers. Mickens will continue to coach cornerbacks for Mike Jinks.
The 2015 season featured another top season for cornerbacks on the
Falcons’ defense, as Alfonso Mack led the team in interceptions (6) after
starting the last 12 games of the season.
The 2014 season featured several milestones for Mickens’ cornerbacks.
Jude Adjei-Barimah, who made the switch after playing rover in 2013,
finished third on the team with 82 tackles. He was also third on the
team with 12 passes defensed. Mickens mentored two true freshmen
cornerbacks in 2014 who combined for nine interceptions. Nick Johnson
finished the year with five interceptions – tied for most in school history
among true freshman with Martin Bayless (1980). The pair of corners were
the only two true freshmen in the nation to record more than four interceptions on the season.
Mickens came to Bowling Green from Idaho, where he coached under head coach Paul Petrino.
He has has previously coached at Indiana State and Cincinnati, in addition to Idaho.
He was drafted by Dallas in the 2009 NFL Draft. He wound up playing for both Tampa Bay and
Cincinnati as well as the Calgary Stampeders before retiring because of injury.
As a collegian, he is Cincinnati’s career leader in interceptions (14) as well as interception return
yards (296). He was named an All-American in 2007 and 2008 and was a semifinalist for the Jim
Thorpe Award. Additionally Mickens was named All-Big East four times during his career, twice
on the first team and twice on the second team.
A native of Dayton, Ohio, Mickens is a graduate of Wayne High School where he was a two-time
All-Greater Western Ohio Conference cornerback and helped the Warriors to a 24-9 record as
well as two league titles during his three seasons. He recorded 205 tackles, 10 interceptions
and returned a kickoff for a touchdown and won the Ohio State 300-meter hurdles
championship as a junior.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Cincinnati in 2011. He is married to his
wife, Jessica.
2016 Spring Football Prospectus
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BENNY MORRISON
Assistant Coach/Linebackers
Ty Redding | Defensive Back | 6-2 | 155
Warren, Mich. | Warren Mott HS
Was a three-year varsity member of the football program
for the Warren Mott Marauders … expected to graduate
in June … also lettered in basketball and track … played
for coaches Tom Malinov and Victor Kolpac … was a
captain of the Marauders football program during his
senior season … team went 6-4 during his senior season
… registered five interceptions and five touchdowns …
led program to a career record of 22-11, including an 11-1
record his sophomore season … went to district finals
his sophomore season, and districts all three seasons
on varsity … had 20 career interceptions, including a
career-high eight during his junior season … also totaled
16 career touchdowns … son of Teo and Tywana Redding
… has three brothers – Teo, Tre, Tayeden … older brother
Teo is a redshirt junior wide receiver for the Falcons …
born July 30, 1998 … plans to major in communications
or sport management.
Leonard Skattebo | Fullback | 6-1 | 245
Rio Linda, Calif. | Rio Linda HS/Sacramento CC
A graduate of Rio Linda High School … played two
seasons at Sacramento City College … first team AllAmerican in the Junior College ranks … ranked as the
second best fullback in JuCo by 247Sports … played in
nine games last season, scoring six touchdowns … led
Panthers in rushing with 486 yards … added 26 catches
for 191 yards and two scores … in 2014, rushed for 243
yards and five TDs … recorded 18 catches and 170 yards
… was a four-time captain for the Knights of Rio Linda
High School … served as a captain for football in both his
junior and senior seasons … also captained the basketball
and baseball programs his senior year … was a two-time
Capital Valley Conference MVP in high school … also
named first team All-State … son of Leonard and Becky
Skattebo … father played football at Colorado State …
has three siblings – Danielle, Cameron and Kylee … born
June 24, 1996 … plans to major in criminal justice.
Odell Spencer | Wide Receiver | 5-11 | 175
Shaker Heights, Ohio | Shaker Heights HS
Played at Shaker Heights High School … played for head
coach Jarvis Gibson … had 30 catches for 463 yards
and six touchdowns as a senior for the Raiders … was
named All-District … also registered five interceptions
for Shaker Heights at cornerback as a senior … lost to
St. Edward in the first round of the Division I playoffs …
son of Andre and Yohnca Spencer … plans to major in
communications.
Terence Stephens Jr. | Running Back | 6-1 | 190
Imperial, Pa. | West Allegheny HS
Expected to graduate from West Allegheny High School
in June … played three varsity seasons for head coach
Bob Palko … earned three football letters … also
lettered in track and basketball … served as a captain
during his senior season for the football program …
helped team compile a three-year record of 33-6 …
earned two WPIAL championships … rushed for 1,420
yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior … earned All-State
at running back, was named offensive MVP of the
Parkway Conference … was a Fab 22 All Star, a BCT All
Star and a Terrific 25 All Star … also named first team
All-Conference at running back … rushed for over 900
yards and 18 touchdowns as a junior … son of Terence
Sr. and Dortina Stephens … has five siblings – Donovan,
BJ, Tamia, Jordan and Eli … was born June 27, 1998 …
plans to major in business management.
Lorenzo Taborn | Offensive Line | 6-5 | 323
Sidney, Ohio | Sidney HS
Played at Sidney High School for coach Adam Doenges
and the Yellow Jackets … participated in the Blue-Grey
All-American Game at Raymond James Stadium in January
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Benny Morrison joins the staff of head coach Mike Jinks in 2016 and will be
responsible for the Falcons linebackers. Morrison most recently served as a
graduate assistant on the defensive side of the ball at the University of South
Florida.
“It is an honor and blessing to join the Bowling Green State University Falcon
family,” Morrison said. “My wife and I are extremely excited to be members of such
an outstanding program. I am especially thankful to Head Coach Mike Jinks and
Athletic Director Chris Kingston for granting me this incredible opportunity. I look
forward to building on the rich tradition of success here at Bowling Green.”
game.
During his season spent at South Florida, Morrison helped the Bulls to an 8-4
record, including a 5-0 record in the American Athletic Conference’s East Division.
He mentored defensive end Eric Lee, who was named second team All-AAC. The
Bulls ranked 22nd in the country in scoring defense, allowing just 21.1 points per
Prior to coaching at South Florida, Morrison was a graduate assistant at UTSA under Perry Eliano. Morrison
was a graduate assistant for three seasons with the Roadrunners, where he worked with the defensive
linemen. He was responsible for breaking down and organizing opponents’ film, instructing the scout team,
generating practice schedules and scripts and assisting with the recruiting process.
In his final season at UTSA, Morrison helped the Roadrunners to the second-best rushing defense in CUSA.
He coached second team All-CUSA defensive end Robert Singletary and honorable mention All-CUSA
players Cody Rogers and Ashaad Mabry.
In 2013, Morrison helped lead UTSA to a 7-5 overall record, including victories over a pair of bowl teams.
The Roadrunners finished second in the West Division with a 6-2 mark in their first season in Conference
USA. He helped mentor a defense that forced 14 turnovers (6 fumbles/ 8 INTs) and allowed only 143.1
rushing yards per game in 2013, including holding three opponents to less than 100 yards. The defensive
linemen combined for 249 tackles, 25.5 tackles for loss, 17 sacks, 17 quarterback hurries and eight pass
breakups. Defensive end Codie Brooks was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman team and earned
honorable mention accolades alongside defensive tackle Ashaad Mabry and defensive end Robert
Singletary.
In his first year with the Roadrunners in 2012, the program registered an 8-4 overall record and a 3-3 mark
in its first and only season in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). The campaign was highlighted by
historic wins against South Alabama, the program’s first road and Football Bowl Subdivision victory, and
New Mexico State, its first league win. The defense forced 29 turnovers (16 fumbles/13 interceptions),
which led to 22 scores (15 TDs/7 FGs), and defensive tackle Franky Anaya earned second-team All-WAC
accolades.
Morrison came to UTSA from Montana State, where he spent the 2011 season as the special teams intern.
He helped the Bobcats to a 10-3 record, the Big Sky Championship and the quarterfinal round of the NCAA
Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs.
The Lincolnshire, Ill., native was a four-year letterwinner at Drake from 2007-10, where he played linebacker
for then UTSA defensive coordinator Neal Neathery. He garnered second-team All-Pioneer Football League
and conference all-academic team honors, was an Allstate AFCA Good Works Team finalist and won the
team’s Torchbearer Award — voted on by players and coaches as team’s top leader — as a senior. Morrison
ranked second on the team with 71 tackles (39 solo), including 5.5 for loss and a pair of sacks. He also had
a 95-yard interception return for a touchdown and a fumble recovery to help the Bulldogs to a 7-4 record.
The co-captain picked up Pioneer League co-Defensive Player of the Week accolades and was an honorable
mention FCS Defensive Linebacker of the Week pick.
As a junior, Morrison was an honorable mention all-conference and academic honor roll selection. He
ranked fourth on the squad with 75 stops (35 solo), including 14.5 for 48 yards in loss and 4.5 sacks. He
blocked two kicks, forced and recovered three fumbles and intercepted one pass to help Drake to an 8-3
record. As a sophomore he led the Bulldogs in tackles with 55 and he topped the Pioneer League with 87
stops and three fumble recoveries as a freshman in 2007.
An active volunteer, he organized or participated in community service events at Blank’s Children’s Hospital
in Des Moines, Iowa, the “Go Bulldog” Reading Program, Special Olympics, Ronald McDonald House and
Boys & Girls Club.
Following his playing career, Morrison was a student intern with Drake during the Spring 2011 season,
where he assisted with the linebackers, defensive scout team and official recruiting visits.
Morrison earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Drake in May 2011 and a masters from UTSA in
December 2013. He is married to his wife, Danielle.
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… lettered three times in football and also lettered in
basketball … helped team to 6-4 record as a senior …
was named first team All-GWOC North … also garnered
second team All-Ohio District 8 … was a captain in both
football and basketball as a senior … the son of Barbara
Taborn … has seven siblings – Ricardo, Lamar, Keela,
Celena, Darren, Devin and Aaliyah … was born Feb. 24,
1998 … plans to major in business entrepreneurship.
Tim Tanner-Blair | Offensive Line | 6-5 | 270
West Chester, Ohio | Lakota West HS
Was a three-sport letterwinner at Lakota West High School
… expected to graduate in May … played three varsity
seasons for coach Larry Cox … also lettered in wresting
and track & field … was a captain for both the football
and wrestling programs as a senior … a strong wrestler,
being named All-Greater Miami Conference two times
… earned two Sections places ( 2nd, 3rd) and qualified
for districts twice … placed sixth in the shot put at GMC
finals a season ago … son of Dewaine Blair and Ronda
Tanner … has four sisters – Jackie Tanner-Blair, Rachel
Blair, Britany Carasco and Cassandra Williams … father
played football at Defiance College … mother played
tennis at Miami University … born November 6, 1997 …
plans to major in construction management.
Joe Ware | Offensive Line | 6-5 | 260
Crete, Ill. | Crete-Monee HS
A two-year football letterwinner for coach John Konecki
… expected to graduate from Crete-Monee High School
in May … led team to conference championship as a
senior … also helped Warriors to a state runner-up finish
in 2015 … was named Suntimes first team All-Area,
Chicago Tribune first team All-Area … ranked as a top 50
football player in Illinois and was named Southland AllConference … son of Joseph Sr. and Angela Ware … born
Oct. 30, 1997 … plans to major in engineering at BGSU.
Jared Wyatt | Wide Receiver | 6-2 | 180
Wylie, Texas | Wylie East
A three-year letterwinner for football at Wylie East High
School … played for head coach Joe Lepsis … expected
to graduate in June … also lettered in basketball and
track … was a two-time captain … named a unanimous
first team All-District 10-5A wide receiver in both his
junior and senior seasons … made 35 catches for 891
yards and 16 touchdowns his senior season … caught 68
passes for 1,043 yards and 14 scores his junior year … as
a sophomore made 47 catches for 947 yards and 12 TDs
… was part of the Raider-to-Raider mentoring program
at Wylie East … son of Patrick and Janet Wyatt … father
played basketball at Eastfield College … has two brothers
– Jordan and Joseph … brother Jordan plays football at
SMU … born Sept. 25, 1997 … plans to major in criminal
justice.
Marquis Zimmerman | Wide Receiver | 5-10 | 160
Lakeland, Fla. | Kathleen HS
A standout wide receiver and returner for Kathleen High
School … led Red Devils to 9-2 overall record … played
for coach Irving Strickland … was a four-year varsity
letterwinner … was a Florida Class 7A All-State.
FALCON FOOTBALL
ANDREW SOWDER
Assistant Coach/Outside Wide Receivers
Sowder begins his third year at Bowling Green, and will coach outside receivers in 2016. He
joins Jinks staff after coaching under Dino Babers the last four seasons. Sowder also coached
wide receivers last season, mentoring All-MAC picks Roger Lewis, Gehrig Dieter and Ronnie
Moore.
At EIU, Sowder was responsible for the outside receivers. After serving as Director of Player
Personnel & Recruiting in 2014, Sowder will be back on the field in a coaching role for the
2015 season.
A main role that Sowder filled on the Falcons’ support staff is that of the recruiting
coordinator. Under Sowder’s direction, the Falcons’ coaching staff secured 21 student-athletes
in their 2015 recruiting class. Sowder was responsible for scheduling recruiting travel, official
visits, and managing the recruiting process for the Orange and Brown.
2013 was a banner year for the receiving core at EIU. Sowder coached the outside receivers,
as the the Panthers caught 395 passes for 5,213 yards and 55 touchdowns. EIU’s receivers
averaged 13.2 yards per catch and 372.4 yards per game during the school-record breaking
season.
During the 2012 season Sowder helped coach a wide receiver unit that hauled in a previous school record 341 passes for
4,019 yards and 34 touchdowns. The outside group was led by seniors Chris Wright and Chavar Watkins. Wright matched
the OVC record for consecutvie games with a touchdown reception as he finished in the EIU career top ten in yards,
receptions and touchdown catches.
Sowder was a student coach at Baylor assisting Babers with the wide receivers and special teams in 2009 and 2010
following a playing career with the Bears.
During the 2011 season Sowder worked as the running backs coach at West Texas A&M with the team posting an 8-3
record including a win over Central Missouri in the Kanza Bowl. He coached running back Khiry Robinson who was the
MVP of the Kanza Bowl and is now a member of the New Orleans Saints.
Sowder is very familiar with Babers’ #FalconFast offensive system having played and coached under Art Briles. He was a
tight end at Baylor during the 2007 and 2008 seasons. In August of 2009 he became a student coach assisting Babers with
the wide receivers and tight ends. Baylor ended the season with an appearance in the Texas Bowl as the offensive unit
ranked 12th in the nation in total offense.
Sowder earned his undergraduate degree from Baylor in 2011 in film/digital media.
RYAN DOWNARD
Chief Of Staff/Director of Football Operations
Ryan Downard joins the staff of new Bowling Green head football coach Mike
Jinks as the Director of Football Operations. Downard comes to Bowling Green
after serving as a defensive coaching assistant with the Cleveland Browns during
the 2014 and 2015 seasons.
“My family and I are extremely excited to be a part of the Falcon family,” Downard
started. “I look forward to being back in the Mid-American Conference with Coach
Jinks and the incredible staff he has put together.”
While with the Browns organization, Downard has assisted with both the
defensive backs (2015) and defensive line (2014). He was responsible for working
with the position groups during individual periods and conducted rookie
meetings. He also led special teams drills for gunners, corners and safeties.
Another key administrative role that Downard filled while with the Browns was
interviewing combine participants prior to the NFL Draft. He also recruited Free
Agents for NFL Mini Camp. During the season, Downard was responsible for game week preparations,
including game plan, film breakdown, practice cards, scouting reports and call sheets.
Prior to his two seasons with the Browns, Downard served as a graduate assistant at both Texas Tech and
Toledo. While at Texas Tech, Downard worked with Co-Defensive Coordinator Mike Smith. He also coached
two positions on the special teams’ units and was involved with all on-campus recruiting visits and dinners.
While at the University of Toledo as a graduate assistant, Downard assisted current head coach Jason
Candle.
At Bowling Green, Downard will handle the non-coaching activities of the Falcon football program. This
includes departmental budget, personnel and staffing, academics, team travel, summer camps and
all other day-to-day operations. Downard will also be the football program’s liaison to the University
Administration and all other units within the BGSU Athletics Department.
A native of Lima, Ohio, Downard graduated from Shawnee High School and Eastern Michigan University.
While at EMU, he earned multiple MAC Player of the Week awards, was a team captain, and earned
freshman All-America honors as a defensive back. Downard is married to his wife, Julie, and the couple has
a son – Jaxon.
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FALCON FOOTBALL
ROSTER -- NUMERICAL/ALPHABETICAL
No. Name
1 Austin Valdez 2 Clinton Stephens
3 Terrance Bush 3 James Knapke 4 James Sanford 5 Ronnie Moore 7 Robbie Rhodes
9 Teo Redding 9 Isaiah Gourdine 10 Izaah Lunsford 11 Aaron Banks 13 Jamari Bozeman 14 Janarvis Pough
14 Marcus Milton
15 Blake Lucky
15 Mike Messina
15 Quinn Thomas
16 James Morgan
18 Will Watson
18 Trent Yeomans
19 Brandon Harris
20 Trenton Greene
21 Scott Miller
21 Antonyo Sotolongo
22 Robert Jackson Jr.
23 Matthew Domer
23 Bobo Jones
24 Charles Lamar
24 Tavaraus Wade
25 Nilijah Ballew
26 Alfonso Mack 27 Nate Locke 28 Fred Coppet 30 Jordan Roop
31 Matt Robinson 34 Malon Samuel
36 Jack Walz III
37 Jake Lemming
38 Ben Hale
39 Sam Crosa
40 Brian Jennings II
40 Matthew Finkler
41 Patric Hannon 42 Leonard Skattebo
44 Donovan Wilson
46 Jake Suder
46 Quintaz Wright
47 Harrison Roberts
47 Dorian Hendrix
49 Joseph Davidson 51 Malik Brown
52 Greg Hohenstein 52 Griff Saunders
53 Logan Dietz 54 Nico Lautanen
57 Zac Bartman 58 Brian Sanders
60 Tyler King
63 Gus Schwieterman 64 Austin Labus
65 Jack Kramer
67 Jacob Bennett 68 Ryan Hunter 70 De’Angelo Ware
71 Tim McAuliffe 72 Ben Steward 75 JC Bartok
76 Andrew Lucke
77 J.J. Beggan 78 Clark Clancy
79 Zack Sharp
80 Hunter Coleman
81 Trevor Roop 82 Brandon Poncsak
84 Tim Tupa
88 Hunter Folkertsma 89 Deric Phouthavong
91 Nick Fields 93 Shannon Smith
94 David Konowalski
95 Kyle Junior
96 Tristan Epley
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Pos. Ht. Wt.
LB
6-0 225
DB 5-10 182
DL 6-2 252
QB 6-2 237
LB
6-1 196
WR 5-9 170
WR 6-0 190
WR 6-1 167
DB 6-2 196
DL 6-3 294
LB
6-2 239
DB 6-2 192
WR 6-1 177
DB 6-0 189
LB
6-3 208
QB
WR 5-11 175
QB 6-4 218
DB 5-11 179
RB
ATH 6-3 204
LB
5-9 213
WR 5-10 162
DB 6-0 197
DB 5-11 168
RB 5-11 197
DB 6-1 181
RB 6-0 204
DB 6-2 200
LB
6-0 210
DB 5-11 178
LB
5-11 226
RB 5-9 205
LB
DB 5-8 179 DB
DB 5-10 190
DB
DB 6-2 197
K
5-8 140
RB 5-10 196
LB
6-2 232
FB
5-11 219
FB
6-1 245
RB 6-0 229
K
5-9 175
LB
6-3 220
LB
6-1 216
LB
6-0 232
P
6-7 222
DL 6-4 266
LS
6-3 226
LB
6-3 217
OL 6-6 298
DL 6-3 271
LB
5-11 214
DL 6-3 255
OL 6-1 280
DL 6-2 270
OL 6-6 292
OL 6-3 307
OL 6-5 319
OL 6-4 308
OL 6-5 331
OL 6-0 272
OL 6-6 304
OL 6-5 294
OL 6-2 326
OL 6-3 298
OL 6-4 291
OL
WR
WR 5-10 199 WR 6-2 185
WR 6-1 190
TE
6-5 244 WR 6-3 202
K
5-9 223 DL 6-0 281
DL 6-3 219
DL 6-3 267
LS
5-11 200
Yr.
Hometown / High School / Previous School
R-So. Sylvania, Ohio / Sylvania Southview
So.
West Palm Beach. Fla. / Dwyer
R-Jr. South Bend, Ind. / Washington
R-Jr. Fort Wayne, Ind. / Bishop Luers
R-Jr. Xenia, Ohio / Xenia
Jr. Sanford, Fla. / Seminole
R-So.
Fort Worth, Texas / Southwest / Baylor
R-So. Warren, Mich. / Michigan Collegiate
Jr. Farmington, Mich. / Farmington
R-Jr. Cincinnati, Ohio / Shroder Paideia
R-So. Chicago, Ill. / Simeon
Fr.
West Palm Beach, Fla./ Suncoast Community
Fr.
Hollywood, Fla./ American Heritage Plantation
Fr.
Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington Central
Fr.
Hobe Sound, Fla./ South Fork
R-Fr.
Parma Heights, Ohio / Holy Name
Fr.
Perrysburg, Ohio / Perrysburg
Fr.
Green Bay, Wisc./ Ashwaubenon
Sr.
Tampa, Fla. / Tampa Jefferson
Fr.
Piqua, Ohio / Piqua
Fr.
East Cleveland, Ohio/Shaw
Sr.
Miami Gardens, Fla. / Monsignor Edwards Pace
Fr.
Barrington, Ill./ Barrington
Fr.
Miami, Fla./ Gulliver Prep
Fr.
Ft. Washington, Mary./ Bishop McNamara
Fr.
Hazel Crest, Ill. / Mount Carmel
Fr.
Xenia, Ohio/ Xenia
Fr.
Lake Mary, Fla./ Lake Mary
So.
Homestead, Fla. / South Dade
So.
Cincinnati, Ohio / Walnut Hills
R-Jr. South Bend, Ind. / Washington
R-So. Canton, Ohio / Massillon
Jr. Ft. Lauderdale. Fla. / St. Thomas Aquinas
Fr.
Convoy, Ohio / Crestview
R-So. Mansfield, Ohio / Mansfield Senior
So.
Mansfield, Ohio / Mansfield Senior
R-Fr.
Lakewood, Ohio / St. Edward
R-So.
Lemont, Ill. / Lemont Township
So.
Columbus, Ohio / St. Charles
Fr.
Columbus, Ohio / Dublin Scioto
So.
Decatur, Ill. / MacArthur
Fr.
Kirtland, Ohio / Kirtland
R-So. South Euclid, Ohio / Brush
Jr.
Rio Linda, Calif. / Rio Linda / Sacramento CC
R-So.
Dublin, Ohio / Jerome / Georgia Tech
So.
Toledo, Ohio / Central Catholic
So. Indianapolis, Ind. / Lawrence Central
Fr.
Euclid, Ohio/Euclid
R-Fr. Dayton, Ohio / Huber Heights Wayne / Kentucky
R-So. Findlay, Ohio / Findlay
R-So.
Palm Beach, Fla. / Dwyer / Tennessee
R-Jr. Warrenville, Ill. / Wheaton-Warrenville South
R-Fr.
Columbus, Ohio / St. Francis De Sales
R-Jr. Pittsburgh, Pa. / Pittsburgh Central Catholic
Fr.
Mentor, Ohio / Mentor
R-Jr. Mansfield, Ohio / Ontario
R-Fr.
Detroit, Mich. / Cass Tech
R-Fr.
Lakewood, Ohio / St. Edward
R-So. Tipp City, Ohio / Bethel
R-Fr.
Portage, Mich. / Portage Northern
Fr.
Plainfield, Ill. / Plainfield North
R-Jr. Lebanon, Ohio / Lebanon
R-So. North Bay, Ontario / Canisius
R-Fr.
Cleveland Heights, Ohio / Cleveland Heights
R-So. Lemont, Ill. / Lemont
R-Jr. Holt, Mich. / Holt
Fr.
Columbus, Ohio / Worthington Kilbourne
R-Fr.
Mason, Ohio / Mason
R-Jr. Pittsburgh, Pa. / Seton LaSalle
R-So.
Troy, Mich. / Avondale
Fr.
Lake Mary Fla. / Lake Mary
Fr.
Roswell, Ga. / Roswell
R-So. Convoy, Ohio / Crestview
R-Fr.
Bryan, Ohio / Bryan
R-Fr.
Brecksville, Ohio / Broadview Heights / Navy
R-So. Grand Rapids, Mich. / Forest Hills Central
Fr.
Columbus, Ohio / Hamilton Township
R-So. Laura, Ohio / Milton Union
R-So.
Chicago, Ill. / Marist
R-Fr.
Waukesha, Wis. / West
Fr.
Middletown, Ohio / Middletown
Fr.
Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington Central
No.Name................................................ Pos.
25
Nilijah Ballew................................................... LB
11
Aaron Banks .................................................... LB
57
Zac Bartman ................................................... LB
75
JC Bartok...........................................................OL
77
J.J. Beggan .......................................................OL
67
Jacob Bennett ................................................OL
13
Jamari Bozeman ........................................... DB
51
Malik Brown.....................................................DL
3
Terrance Bush ................................................DL
78
Clark Clancy ....................................................OL
80
Hunter Coleman........................................... WR
28
Fred Coppet ....................................................RB
39
Sam Crosa............................................................K
49
Joseph Davidson .............................................P
53
Logan Dietz .....................................................OL
23
Matthew Domer.............................................RB
96
Tristan Epley.....................................................LS
91
Nick Fields ..........................................................K
40
Matthew Finkler............................................. LB
88
Hunter Folkertsma ....................................... TE
9
Isaiah Gourdine ............................................ DB
20
Trenton Greene.............................................. LB
38
Ben Hale........................................................... DB
41
Patric Hannon ................................................ FB
19
Brandon Harris............................................. ATH
47
Dorian Hendrix............................................... LB
52
Greg Hohenstein ...........................................LS
68
Ryan Hunter ....................................................OL
22
Robert Jackson Jr.......................................... DB
40
Brian Jennings II.............................................RB
23
Bobo Jones..................................................... DB
95
Kyle Junior........................................................DL
60
Tyler King..........................................................OL
3
James Knapke ............................................... QB
94
David Konowalski..........................................DL
65
Jack Kramer.....................................................DL
64
Austin Labus....................................................OL
24
Charles Lamar.................................................RB
54
Nico Lautanen................................................DL
37
Jake Lemming................................................ DB
27
Nate Locke ...................................................... LB
76
Andrew Lucke.................................................OL
15
Blake Lucky...................................................... LB
10
Izaah Lunsford ...............................................DL
26
Alfonso Mack ................................................. DB
71
Tim McAuliffe .................................................OL
15
Mike Messina.................................................. QB
21
Scott Miller..................................................... WR
14
Marcus Milton................................................ DB
5
Ronnie Moore .............................................. WR
16
James Morgan............................................... QB
89
Deric Phouthavong..................................... WR
82
Brandon Poncsak......................................... WR
14
Janarvis Pough............................................. WR
9
Teo Redding ................................................. WR
7
Robbie Rhodes............................................. WR
47
Harrison Roberts............................................ LB
31
Matt Robinson .............................................. DB
30
Jordan Roop.................................................... LB
81
Trevor Roop .................................................. WR
34
Malon Samuel................................................ DB
58
Brian Sanders..................................................DL
4
James Sanford ............................................... LB
52
Griff Saunders................................................. LB
63
Gus Schwieterman .......................................DL
79
Zack Sharp.......................................................OL
42
Leonard Skattebo.......................................... FB
93
Shannon Smith...............................................DL
21
Antonyo Sotolongo..................................... DB
2
Clinton Stephens.......................................... DB
72
Ben Steward ...................................................OL
46
Jacob Suder........................................................K
15
Quinn Thomas.............................................. WR
84
Tim Tupa......................................................... WR
1
Austin Valdez .................................................. LB
24
Tavaraus Wade............................................... DB
36
Jack Walz III..................................................... DB
70
De’Angelo Ware..............................................OL
18
Will Watson..................................................... DB
44
Donovan Wilson.............................................RB
46
Quintaz Wright............................................... LB
18
Trent Yeomans................................................RB
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FALCON FOOTBALL
2015 BGSU Football Start Chart
OFFENSE
Opponent QB RB WR WR/TE LT
LG C
RG RT WR/TE
WR
vs. Tennessee
Johnson Greene Lewis Lee BennettHunter McAuliffe Huettel Dietz Burbrink Dieter
at Maryland
Johnson
Greene
Lewis
Lee
Bennett Hunter
McAuliffe
Huettel
Dietz Burbrink Dieter
MEMPHIS
Johnson
Greene
Lewis
Lee
Bennett Hunter
McAuliffe
Huettel
Dietz Burbrink Dieter
at Purdue
Johnson
Greene
Lewis
Moore
Bennett Hunter
McAuliffe
Huettel
Dietz Burbrink Dieter
at Buffalo
Johnson
Greene
Lewis
Lee
Bennett Hunter
McAuliffe
Huettel
Dietz Burbrink Dieter
UMASS
Johnson
Greene
Lewis
Lee
Bennett Hunter
McAuliffe
Huettel
Labus
Gallon
Dieter
AKRON
Johnson
Greene
Lewis
Lee
Bennett Hunter
McAuliffe
Huettel
Dietz Burbrink Dieter
at Kent St.
Johnson
Greene
Lewis
Lee
Bennett Hunter
McAuliffe
Huettel
Labus Burbrink Dieter
OHIO
Johnson
Greene
Lewis
Lee
Bennett Steward
Hunter
Huettel
Dietz Burbrink Dieter
at W. Michigan
Johnson
Greene
Lewis
Moore
Bennett Hunter
McAuliffe
Huettel
Dietz Burbrink Dieter
TOLEDO
Johnson
Greene
Lewis
Lee
Bennett Hunter
McAuliffe
Huettel
Dietz Burbrink Dieter
at Ball State
Johnson
Greene
Lewis
Lee
Bennett Hunter
McAuliffe
Huettel
Dietz Burbrink Dieter
vs. NIU
Johnson
Greene
Lewis
Lee
Bennett Hunter
McAuliffe
Huettel
Dietz Burbrink Dieter
vs. Georgia Southern * Johnson
Greene Lewis Lee BennettHunter McAuliffe Huettel Dietz Redding Dieter
* GoDaddy Bowl
Career Starts (Total/Consecutive)
QB
RB WRWR/TE LT
LG
C
RG RT WR/TEWR
Johnson (28/14) Greene (37/17) Lewis (28/28) Moore (18/0) Bennett (42/42) Steward (15/0)
McAuliffe (27/5) Huettel (55/55) Dietz (40/6) Burbrink (37/0)
Dieter (20/15)
Knapke (13/0)
Coppet (1/0)
Lee (12/4)
Hunter (14/14)
Labus (2/0) Gallon (16/0)
Redding (1/1)
DEFENSE
Opponent DE DT NT DE OLB
MLB OLB CB S
S
CB
vs. Tennessee
Royster Colvin Minns Bush
Greene Valdez Sanford Hunter Hardy TurnerStephens
at Maryland
Royster
Colvin Minns
Bush
Greene Valdez Sanford
Hunter
Hardy Turner Stephens
MEMPHIS
Royster
Colvin Minns
Bush
Greene Valdez Sanford
Mack
Hardy Turner Stephens
at Purdue
Royster
Colvin Minns
Bush
Greene Valdez Sanford
Mack
Hale
Turner Stephens
at Buffalo
Royster
Colvin Lunsford
Bush
Greene Valdez Sanford
Mack
Hardy Turner Stephens
UMASS
Royster
Colvin Minns
Bush
Greene Locke
Valdez
Mack
Hardy TurnerStephens
AKRON
Royster
Colvin Minns
Bush
Greene Valdez Sanford
Mack
Hardy
Turner Stephens
at Kent St.
Royster
Colvin Minns
Bush
Greene Valdez Sanford
Mack
Hardy
Turner Stephens
OHIO
Royster
Colvin Minns
Baird
Greene Valdez Sanford
Mack
Hardy
Turner Stephens
at W. Michigan
Royster
Colvin Minns
Bush
Greene Valdez Sanford
Mack
Hardy
Turner Stephens
TOLEDO
Royster
Colvin Minns
Bush
Greene Valdez Sanford
Mack
Hardy
Turner Stephens
at Ball State
Royster
Colvin Minns
Bush
Greene Valdez
Locke
Mack
Hardy
Turner Stephens
vs. NIU
Royster
Smith Minns
Bush
Greene Locke
Valdez
Mack
Hardy
Turner Stephens
vs. Georgia Southern * Royster
Smith Lunsford
Bush
Greene Valdez Sanford
Mack
Hardy
T urner Stephens
* GoDaddy Bowl
Career Starts (Total/Consecutive)
DE
DT NT DEOLB MLB OLB CB S FS CB
Royster (27/25)
Colvin (20/0) Minns (12/0)
Schwieterman (12/0) Lunsford (2/1)
Smith (2/2)
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Bush (13/5) Greene (14/14) Valdez (15/43) Sanford (20/1) Hunter (26/0)
Baird (1/0)
Locke (7/0)
Mack (12/12)
Hardy (13/10) Turner (17/14) Hale (1/0)
Stephens (15/14)
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FALCON FOOTBALL
The Automated ScoreBook
Bowling Green Overall Individual Statistics (as of Feb 24, 2016)
All games
2015 STATS • INDIVIDUAL
Rushing
gp-gs
GREENE, Travis 14-14
COPPET, Fred
14-0
JOHNSON, Matt 14-14
DOMER, Matthew
6-0
WILSON, Donovan 9-0
MOORE, Ronnie
14-3
BURBRINK, Ryan 13-12
KNAPKE, James
14-0
DIETER, Gehrig
14-14
TEAM
5-0
Total
14
Opponents
14
Passing
gp-gs
att gain loss
223
145
113
8
36
9
1
2
1
4
542
592
1324
845
408
117
84
62
7
5
0
0
2852
2897
25
20
249
0
6
7
0
1
2
22
332
344
net avg td
1299 5.8
825 5.7
159 1.4
117 14.6
78 2.2
55 6.1
7 7.0
4 2.0
-2 -2.0
-22 -5.5
2520 4.6
2553 4.3
effic comp-att-in pct
15
5
4
1
7
1
1
0
0
0
34
28
lg avg/g
52 92.8
62 58.9
23 11.4
95 19.5
7 8.7
34 3.9
7 0.5
5 0.3
0 -0.1
0 -4.4
95180.0
80182.4
yds td
JOHNSON, Matt 14-14164.19 383-569-8 67.3 4946 46
KNAPKE, James
14-0159.16 14-20-0 70.0 173 1
BURBRINK, Ryan 13-12 78.13 1-3-0
33.3 16 0
DIETER, Gehrig
14-14 0.00 0-2-0
0.0
0 0
Total
14163.04 398-594-8 67.0 5135 47
Opponents
14119.83290-492-20 58.9 3296 19
Receiving
gp-gs no.
DIETER, Gehrig
14-14
LEWIS, Roger
14-14
MOORE, Ronnie
14-3
BURBRINK, Ryan 13-12
GREENE, Travis 14-14
LEE, Derek
14-11
REDDING, Teo
12-1
COPPET, Fred
14-0
GALLON, Chris
8-1
MILLER, Scott
10-0
RHODES, Robbie
7-0
COBY, Herve
11-0
FOLKERTSMA, H. 11-0
JOHNSON, Matt 14-14
WILSON, Donovan 9-0
Total
14
Opponents
14
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94
85
72
56
27
18
13
9
7
7
3
3
2
1
1
398
290
yds
1033
1544
954
627
234
108
222
75
89
29
130
58
14
16
2
5135
3296
avg
11.0
18.2
13.2
11.2
8.7
6.0
17.1
8.3
12.7
4.1
43.3
19.3
7.0
16.0
2.0
12.9
11.4
td
10
16
6
4
2
3
3
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
47
19
lg avg/g
75 73.8
94110.3
71 68.1
44 48.2
33 16.7
20 7.7
43 18.5
19 5.4
27 11.1
13 2.9
64 18.6
39 5.3
11 1.3
16 1.1
2 0.2
94366.8
62235.4
lg avg/g
94353.3
43 12.4
16 1.2
0 0.0
94366.8
62235.4
Punt Returns
no.
yds avg td
0
0
0
0
1
20
16
21
21
85
Interceptions
no.
yds avg td
lg
Kick Returns
no.
Fumble Returns
no.
BURBRINK, Ryan
MOORE, Ronnie
STEPHENS, Clint
Total
Opponents
MACK, Alfonso
TURNER, Dernard
STEPHENS, Clint
HARDY, Eilar
VALDEZ, Austin
MILTON, Marcus
HARRIS, Brandon
SANFORD, James
BOZEMAN, Jamari
Total
Opponents
MILLER, Scott
RHODES, Robbie
STEPHENS, Clint
COBY, Herve
COPPET, Fred
GALLON, Chris
FOLKERTSMA, H.
BEGGAN, JJ
REDDING, Teo
LEE, Derek
MOORE, Ronnie
WILSON, Donovan
Total
Opponents
Total
Opponents
11 51 4.6
2 18 9.0
1 21 21.0
14 90 6.4
15 270 18.0
lg
6 71 11.8 0 39
4 123 30.8 1 85
2
-2 -1.0 0
0
2 36 18.0 0 28
2
7 3.5 0
7
1
0 0.0 0
0
1 10 10.0 0 10
1
0 0.0 0
0
1
0 0.0 0
0
20 245 12.2 1 85
8 130 16.2 1 64
24
7
5
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
46
56
0
2
yds avg td
457 19.0
113 16.1
91 18.2
26 13.0
5 5.0
6 6.0
13 13.0
16 16.0
13 13.0
11 11.0
19 19.0
0 0.0
770 16.7
1186 21.2
lg
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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27
23
20
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6
13
16
13
11
19
0
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BOWLING GREEN
FALCON FOOTBALL
The Automated ScoreBook
Bowling Green Overall Defensive Statistics (as of Feb 24, 2016)
All games
2015 STATS • INDIVIDUAL
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16
20
35
4H
18
37
2
33
26
25
27
92
38
93
50
19
13
54
1H
51
81
99
57
9G
22
94
58
31
36
21
1
9
5
91
98
83
87
55
62
89
1B
23
71
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Defensive Leaders
VALDEZ, Austin
GREENE, Trent
SANFORD, James
HARDY, Eilar
TURNER, Dernard
BUSH, Terrance
STEPHENS, Clint
ROYSTER, Taylor
MACK, Alfonso
BALLEW, Nilijah
LOCKE, Nate
COLVIN, Zach
HALE, Ben
SMITH, Shannon
LUNSFORD, Izaah
HARRIS, Brandon
BOZEMAN, Jamari
MINNS, Mike
HUNTER, Darrell
BROWN, Malik
ROOP, Trevor
BAIRD, Bryan
BARTMAN, Zac
GOURDINE, I.
JACKSON, Robert
KONOWALSKI, D.
SANDERS, Brian
ROBINSON, Matt
WALZ, Jack
MILLER, Scott
LEWIS, Roger
REDDING, Teo
MOORE, Ronnie
FIELDS, Nick
TATE, Tyler
LEE, Derek
HOSLEY, Jermal
HUETTEL, Alex
CAIRO, Spencer
PHOUTHAVONG, D.
BANKS, Aaron
DOMER, Matthew
McAULIFFE, Tim
MILTON, Marcus
Total
Opponents
gp-gs
14-14
14-14
13-11
14-13
14-14
14-13
14-14
14-14
14-12
14-0
13-3
12-12
12-1
13-2
14-2
10-0
11-0
13-12
3-2
9-0
14-0
10-1
12-0
10-0
11-0
6-0
7-0
11-0
10-0
10-0
14-14
12-1
14-3
5-0
14-0
14-11
6-0
14-14
14-0
9-0
10-0
6-0
13-13
10-0
14
14
ua
58
67
50
49
32
33
42
32
43
20
15
17
14
10
10
10
10
6
9
2
5
5
4
5
2
3
2
2
3
1
4
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
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1
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1
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579
627
Tackles
a
tot
86
60
41
33
48
35
22
28
13
18
19
13
16
18
15
12
12
14
5
11
7
6
5
3
5
4
3
2
1
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1
1
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1
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1
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1
566
476
144
127
91
82
80
68
64
60
56
38
34
30
30
28
25
22
22
20
14
13
12
11
9
8
7
7
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1145
1103
tfl/yds
11.0-26
8.5-35
5.5-32
2.0-11
5.5-11
8.0-39
0.5-1
11.0-52
3.5-11
4.5-11
3.0-10
9.5-36
1.5-3
6.0-15
3.5-20
2.0-5
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93-336
74-310
Sacks
no-yds
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2.0-18
3.0-27
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6.0-38
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30-171
36-224
Pass defense
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2-7
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2-36
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