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Position: DE
Height: 6-4
Weight: 250
Year: Senior
Hometown: Roswell, Georgia
High School: Roswell HS
Pronunciation: uh-wof-uh-day-ju
At Stanford: Has earned three letters while playing in 32 of Stanford’s 34 games the
Chike Amajoyi
Position: RB
Height: 6-0
Weight: 233
Year: Freshman
Hometown: San Bernardino, California
High School: Aquinas HS
Pronunciation: Cheek-a Ahm-ah-joy-a
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In High School: Rushed for 2580 yards his senior season and more than 4000 as
a junior and senior while accounting for 57 touchdowns … As a senior, he added 135
receiving yards and 150 return yards while scoring 32 TDs … Ranked by Scout.com as the
No. 46 RB recruit in the nation and the No. 8 running back in California … Named First
Team All-CIF, All-State, All-County and Christian League MVP … As a junior, he gained
1592 yards on the ground (9.2 yards per carry) and scored 25 touchdowns while leading
his team to a 13-1 record and CIF Southern Section Division 12 and Division 5 state
championships … On defense, he accounted for 80 tackles, 2.5 sacks and three interceptions … Four-year letterwinner in basketball and three-year letterwinner in track … As
a senior, he won the league championship in the long jump, triple jump, high jump and
100m, and qualified for the CIF Championships.
Personal Information: Born October 19, 1989 … Undeclared major … Member
of the National Honor Society and California Scholastic Federation … National Football
Foundation Scholar-Athlete award winner.
Getting to Know Chike Amajoyi
Nickname: Cheeks, Almondjoy, Prince
I would describe myself as a person as: Committed
What people don’t know about me is: I love to sing
The reason I love football is: It’s controlled chaos … I
can go out with my brothers and physically abuse anyone
wearing a different uniform and get praised for it
I pattern my play after: I have my own style of balanced
power and speed
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Accept
constructive criticism
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Praying and focusing in
silence on how hard I’m going to play
Currently on my iPod: The Pack
My greatest athletic moment is: Winning a CIF
championship
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Getting a
scholarship offer to Stanford
The teammate I admire the most is: My brother Dozie
My favorite stadium in which to play is: Aquinas
High School
Friends from other college football teams are: Dozie
Amajoyi (UC Davis), Ronnie Fouch (Washington)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: The balance
of academics, athletics and atmosphere
The best thing about Stanford is: The people
What sets Stanford apart from other college football
programs: Great athletics and great academics
The sports team I followed when I was younger: Los
Angeles Lakers
When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be:
Barry Sanders
The athlete I admire most is: Reggie Bush
The people I admire most is: I admire both of my parents
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be:
Leonidas from 300
The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus,
Martin Luther King, Jr., and Nelson Mandela
Favorite Website: facebook.com
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Best book I have read: Ender’s Game
Favorite Food: Pizza
Least Favorite Food: I’ll eat just about anything
If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive
on: Rice
Favorite Movie: 300
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington
Favorite Actress: Halle Berry
If a movie were made of my life, the actor who would
play me is: Jamie Foxx
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Barry
Sanders dominating people
Favorite musical group or performer: Dipset
If I were not playing college football, I would be: At
Stanford getting a world-class education
After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered
as: The hardest worker in the program
The best advice I ever received was: “Give everything
the time it deserves and you will have time for
everything.” – My dad
The people who had the greatest influence on my
life: My older brothers
One moment in history I wish I could have seen:
Jesus’ Resurrection
The place I’d most like to visit: Hawai’i
The favorite place I’ve visited: Nigeria
Hobbies: Training, reading, dancing and hanging out with
friends
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the NFL, either as a
player or team doctor
My advice to youngsters: Stay in school and play football
My most prized possession: My computer
If I won $1 million, I would: Have my parents send it
to Nigeria
The one thing about college football I would change:
Frequent coaching changes
past three seasons … Used in a backup role and on special teams … Has played both outside linebacker and defensive end throughout his career, but will concentrate on defensive
end in 2007.
The 2006 Season: A letterwinner for the third consecutive season … Saw most of
his playing time in a backup role at outside linebacker and on special teams … Had three
total tackles while playing in all 12 games.
The 2005 Season: Received playing time on special teams and in a reserve role at
outside linebacker … Played in all 11 games … Registered five tackles during the season
… Earned his second letter.
The 2004 Season: Received his first varsity letter as a backup outside linebacker
and special teams player … Saw action in nine of Stanford’s 11 games … Credited with
two tackles … Selected Honorable Mention Pac-10 All-Academic.
The 2003 Season: Did not play in 2003 as a true freshman defensive end.
In High School: Ranked as one of the top defensive end recruits in the nation from
Roswell High School in Georgia … Rivals.com listed him No. 29 on its ratings of the top
DE prospects in the country … First Team All-Region and Honorable Mention All-State
… Played defensive end and tight end as a senior … Also played two years on the basketball team and participated in track for three seasons … His events in track included the
long jump, triple jump, 400m, 200m, 4x100 and 4x400 relays … Best marks were 44-4 in
the triple jump, 21-0 in the long jump and 23.3 in the 200m.
Personal Information: Born January 4, 1985 … Communication major with an
Economic minor … Member of the National Honor Society and Who’s Who Among
American High School Students … Mother, Rosemarie Ojehomon, is an actor.
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Getting to Know Emmanuel
Awofadeju
Nickname: The Hybrid, Tightness, Freak Jr., Manny Fresh, E
I would describe myself as a person as: Balanced and
determined
What people don’t know about me is: I was born in
South Nigeria
The reason I love football is: Because of my team and
the joy of victory
I pattern my play after: No one (I play like me)
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Be more
humble and compassionate
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music and
visualizing victory
My greatest athletic moment is: Yet to be accomplished
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Hiking and
camping on the Appalachian Trail for four days and three
nights in seventh grade
My favorite stadium in which to play is: The Los
Angeles Coliseum
The reason I chose Stanford University is: No. 1
academics + No. 1 athletics = Stanford
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: A lot
about myself, life, college football, African-American
history, Race and Ethnic relations, and French and Italian
Literature
The best thing about Stanford is: Everything
My favorite class at Stanford is: PWR2 – Music and Film
programs: The coaches and players
The sports team I followed when I was younger:
Atlanta Braves
Barry Sanders
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The athlete I admire most is: Muhammad Ali
The person I admire most is: My mother
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: My
mother
The three people in history I admire most are: Jesus
Christ, Martin Luther King, Jr. and William Wallace
Favorite Food: Italian
on: Rice and chicken or spaghetti and meat sauce
Favorite Movies: Braveheart, Lion King and Gladiator
Favorite TV Shows: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and The
Cosby Show
Favorite musical groups or performers: Boys II Men
and all of the ATL Crew
If I were not playing college football, I would be:
Running track, acting, or singing in an a cappella group
as: A player that always gave his all
The best advice I ever received was: Life is 10% what
happens to me and 90% how I react to it
The person who had the greatest influence on my
life: My mother
The place I’d most like to visit: Italy or any place in the
Caribbean
Hobbies: Watching TV, eating, hanging out with friends
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: A husband and
father; Wealthy
My advice to youngsters: “Today is the first day of the
rest of your life, don’t screw it up” – Coach A.J. Christoff
My most prized possession: Freewill
If I won $1 million, I would: Be a million dollars richer
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Player biographies
Doug Baldwin
Position: WR
Height: 5-11 Weight: 178
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Gulf Breeze, Florida
High School: Gulf Breeze HS
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In High School: One of the top recruits out of Florida, Doug was ranked among the top
WR prospects nationally and among the best in the state … Named a Super Senior in Florida
by the Pensacola News Journal … Had 42 receptions for 682 yards (16.2 yards per catch) and
six touchdowns as a senior … Also returned a kickoff for a TD … Two-time First Team AllArea selection and three-year starter at wide receiver … As a junior, he had 48 receptions for
869 yards (18.1 average) and nine touchdowns to go along with two punt returns for TDs …
Played two years of varsity basketball, earning First Team All-Area recognition following his
junior season … Three-year track star as well, competing in the high jump and long jump …
Best marks are 6-4 in the high jump and 21-10 in the long jump.
Personal Information: Born September 21, 1988 … Undeclared major … Member
of the National Honor Society, Math Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society.
Getting to Know Doug Baldwin
Nickname: Fresh
I would describe myself as a person as: Respectful
and determined
What people don’t know about me is: My little brother
is like a son to me
The reason I love football is: It has been in my life for so
long … the sport is just fun to me
I pattern my play after: I don’t really pattern myself
… with the athletes out there today you have to be a
mixture of all types to be successful
opinionated and open to others minds
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Praying, listening to music
Currently on my iPod: Everything
My greatest athletic moment is: I played hurt in our third
game of the season and when we needed a first down I
caught the ball between two defenders … even though
my shoulder dislocated (happens all the time) I still held
the ball in my grasp
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: The first time I
dunked on someone in a basketball game
A friend from another college football team is: Brad
McGuire (Louisiana at Lafayette)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: To receive both
a great education and an opportunity on the football field.
Buffalo Bills
Randy Moss
The athlete I admire most is: Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan
The two people in history I admire most are: John
Adams, Martin Luther King
Best book I have read: The Five People You Meet In Heaven
Favorite Food: Chinese food
Least Favorite Food: Green beans
on: Peanut butter and jelly sandwich
Favorite Movie: Rush Hour
play me is: Denzel Washington
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: All of
my one-handed catches made in practice
Working and going to a smaller school
as: The one who changed Stanford forever
The best advice I ever received was: Get back up
life: My grandfather
Million Man March
The place I’d most like to visit: Africa
The favorite place I’ve visited: New Mexico
Hobbies: Fishing
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Retiring
My advice to youngsters: Set high goals, expect excellence
My most prized possession: A picture of my younger brother
If I won $1 million, I would: Put it in the bank
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Derek Belch
Position: PK
Year: Senior
Hometown: San Diego, California
High School: Torrey Pines HS
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At Stanford: Now in his fifth season, Derek has put himself in position to compete
for the starting placekicking duties in 2007 … After playing a reserve role for three seasons, Derek earned his first varsity letter in 2006 as the team’s kickoff specialist … Has the
potential to become the team’s No. 1 placekicker this season … He joined the Cardinal
football program as a walk-on in 2003.
The 2006 Season: Derek was the team’s kickoff specialist and backup placekicker
… Earned his first varsity letter … He had 30 kickoffs for 1780 yards and a 59.3 average
… Also had 12 touchbacks … Missed his only field goal attempt of the season, a 47yarder versus Arizona State on October 21.
The 2005 Season: Stanford’s number two placekicker behind Michael Sgroi … Did
not play in 2005.
The 2004 Season: Did not see any game action as the team’s number two placekicker.
The 2003 Season: Did not play in 2003 as a backup placekicker and punter.
In High School: Palomar League Kicker of the Year in 2001 and 2002 from Torrey
Pines High School in San Diego … Two-time All-San Diego North Country selection …
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Hit 16 field goals in his high school career, eight coming from beyond 40 yards … Career
long of 47 yards … Connected on 91-of-93 PATs in his prep career … Received the
National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Most Valuable Player Award as a
junior … Selected to play for Team USA in the NFL Global Junior All-Star Tournament
… Kicked three field goals and was named to the All-Tournament Team … First Team
kicker on the San Diego Union-Tribune’s All-Academic Team in 2002 … Two-year
letterwinner in soccer and baseball … Team captain for all three sports as a junior and
senior … National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete award
winner … Selected National Male Youth Leader of the Year and received the opportunity
to meet President George W. Bush … Governor’s Scholarship Award winner
Personal Information: Born July 5, 1985 … Co-term working on his Masters and
Bachelors in communication … Member of the National Honor Society and California
Scholastic Federation.
Getting to Know Derek Belch
I would describe myself as a person as: Genuine
The reason I love football is: The electricity and
excitement in the air on game day
My greatest athletic moment is: Hitting three field
goals in a game as a junior in high school… one was 47
yards… the last one was a game-winner with 29 seconds
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Shaking hands
with President Bush
A friend from another college football team is: Dustin
Byington (Columbia)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: The
combination of academic and athletic prestige is unbeatable
The best thing about Stanford is: The people you meet
The sports teams I followed when I was younger:
Chargers, Padres
Jerry Rice
The athlete I admire most is: Tony Gwynn
The person I admire most is: My father
Favorite Food: Pasta
Least Favorite Food: Anything green
on: Pasta
Favorite Movie: The Last Samurai
Favorite TV Show: SportsCenter
play me is: Tom Cruise
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Kicking
a game-winning field goal in the Rose Bowl
Favorite musical group or performer: No favorite
Playing baseball, golf
life: My mom and dad
One moment in history I wish I could have seen: USA
beating Russia in hockey in the Olympics
The place I’d most like to visit: Augusta National Golf Club
The favorite place I’ve visited: Hawai’i
Hobbies: Golf, drawing, video games
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Happy and successful
My advice to youngsters: Always be true to yourself
My most prized possession: My life
If I won $1 million, I would: Play the top 100 golf courses
in the world
Matt Bentler
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Position: OG
Height: 6-5
Weight: 280
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Bettendorf, Iowa
High School: Davenport Assumption HS
In High School: Rated by PrepStar as one of the top offensive linemen in the
Midwest and the nation … Matt was named All-Midwest by PrepStar and the No. 8
overall recruit and No. 1 offensive lineman in the state of Iowa by Scout.com … Played
both offensive line and defensive line in high school … First Team All-State, All-Metro
(Iowa/Illinois) and All-MAC Conference as both an offensive and defensive lineman …
Named Academic All-Conference … Did not allow a sack his junior or senior seasons …
As a defensive tackle, he registered 108 tackles, six sacks, four fumble recoveries and one
interception as a junior.
Personal Information: Born May 6, 1988 … Undeclared major.
Getting to Know Matt Bentler
Nickname: Bentler
I would describe myself as a person as: Friendly
What people don’t know about me is: I did some
kickboxing and ju-jitsu in high school
The reason I love football is: The camaraderie between
the team
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Keep
working hard
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Relaxing
Currently on my iPod: Everything
My greatest athletic moment is: Signing with Stanford
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Being accepted
to Stanford
Friends from other college football teams are: My
brothers, Ted and Fritz Bentler (Army)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: The good
mix of football and education
Chicago Bulls
Jerry Rice
The people I admire most are: My parents
brothers
Ronald Reagan, George Washington
Best book I have read: Angels and Demons
Favorite Food: Steak
Least Favorite Food: Scrambled eggs
on: Mac and cheese
Favorite Movie: Gladiator
Favorite TV Show: 24
Favorite Actor: Kiefer Sutherland
Favorite Actress: Jessica Biel
play me is: Carrot Top
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be:
Recovering a fumble in the end zone to beat Notre Dame
Favorite musical group or performer: Linkin Park
Going to school in the Midwest
The best advice I ever received was: Failing to prepare
is preparing to fail
life: My parents and brothers
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
The place I’d most like to visit: Germany
The favorite place I’ve visited: Mexico
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Making a lot of money
My advice to youngsters: Get the best education possible
If I won $1 million, I would: Invest it
Make a playoff
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Max Bergen
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Position: LB
Height: 6-2
Weight: 220
Year: Freshman
Hometown: East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
High School: East Stroudsburg HS
In High School: Played both linebacker and tight end at East Stroudsburg High
School in Pennsylvania … Three-year starter and two-year team captain … As a senior,
he accounted for 93 tackles and one interception along with 12 receptions for 273
yards and four touchdowns … Unanimous two-way First Team All-Mountain Valley
Conference selection … First Team All-Area on offense and defense … Central and
North Eastern PA Top 16 Dream Team as a linebacker … Also a four-year varsity letterwinner in wrestling … 2006 conference champion in 189-pound weight class.
Personal Information: Born February 6, 1989 … Undeclared major … National
Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete … Member of the
National Honor Society.
Getting to Know Max Bergen
I would describe myself as a person as: Competitive,
creative
What people don’t know about me is: I play the piano
The reason I love football is: Hitting
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Learn how
to study
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Putting on the jersey
Currently on my iPod: Every song I’ve heard in my life
My greatest athletic moment is: Hearing boos from East
Stroudsburg North’s opposing crowd during the MVC
championship game
The reason I chose Stanford University is: The players,
the opportunity at a great education, and to win
The sports teams I followed when I was younger: NY
Giants, NY Yankees
Favorite Website: youtube.com
Favorite Food: Wawa chocolate milk
Least Favorite Food: Peas
If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably live on:
Chimichangas or swiss cake rolls
Favorite Movies: Gladiator, The Sandlot
Favorite TV Shows: Entourage, Seinfeld
Favorite Actor: Will Ferrell
play me is: Jason Statham
Stopping a running back in mid-air on a goal line stand
If I were not playing college football I would be:
Wrestling in college
The best advice I ever received was: You have a small
window of opportunity
George Washington crossing the Delaware River
The place I’d most like to visit: The Moon
The favorite place I’ve visited: Palo Alto, California
Hobbies: Videogames, fishing, any kind of pick-up game
Ten years from now I’d like to be: In the NFL
My advice to youngsters: Don’t lose sight of your goals
My most prized possession: Yankees caps
If I won $1 million, I would: Use it to win another $1 million
No defensive pass interference or unsportsmanlike
conduct penalties
Patrick Bowe
Position: TE
Height: 6-6
Weight: 260
Year: Junior
Hometown: Deephaven, Minnesota
High School: Minnetonka HS
Pronunciation: Bow
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At Stanford: Fourth-year tight end who will compete for playing time as a reserve
tight end and special teams player … Has played a backup role for the Cardinal the past
three seasons and will be looking for his first game action in 2007.
The 2006 Season: Served in a reserve role at tight end.
The 2005 Season: Backup tight end who did not see any game action.
The 2004 Season: Did not play in 2004 as a true freshman tight end.
In High School: Two-year starter at tight end for Minnetonka High School where
he recorded 38 receptions for 815 yards in a Wing-T, run-oriented offense as a junior
and senior … As a team captain during his senior season, Pat helped his team to an 8-3
record, one of the best marks in recent school history … He had 28 catches for 650 yards
(23.2 average) and eight touchdowns … He was named Honorable Mention All-State,
All-Classic Lake Conference, Star-Tribune All-Metro, Academic All-State, Smarter/Sports
Illustrated All-American Teen and a participant in the Minnesota State All-Star game
… Had 10 receptions for 165 yards as a junior … Varsity letterwinner in basketball and
track and field … Student Body President … Member of the Minnetonka Honor Society,
Spanish National Honor Society and Classic Lake Conference Sportsmanship Committee.
Personal Information: Born January 13, 1986 … International Relations major
… Member of the National Honor Society … Comes from a football family with deep
Stanford roots … His father is Patrick Bowe Sr., who played tight end at Stanford (197679) and was a First Team Academic All-American in ’79 … His grandfather is Joe St.
Geme, a three-year letterwinner (1950-52) on The Farm who played safety on Stanford’s
1952 Rose Bowl team … Three of his uncles also played football at Stanford: Joe St.
Geme, Jr. (1976-79), a First Team Academic All-American in ’79; Pete St. Geme (1978-81)
and Ed St. Geme (1981-84) … His mother, Mary Louise, is a 1981 Stanford graduate.
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Getting to Know Pat Bowe
Nicknames: P. Bowe, P. Bizzle
I would describe myself as a person as: Determined
and relentless
What people don’t know about me is: I’m the oldest
of six children
The reasons I love football are: The emotions it
generates, the continual competition, and the hitting
I pattern my play after: Jeremy Shockey
My favorite pre-game ritual is: One-handed catches
during warm-ups
My greatest athletic moment is: Putting my feet down
in the back of the end zone for a touchdown that led
Minnetonka to a victory against our arch-rival and highly
rated opponent Wayzata in our Homecoming Game
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Fans rushing
the field after scoring the game-winning TD in OT in
the playoffs
The teammate I admire the most is: C.J. Easter
My favorite stadium in which to play is: A packed
Stanford Stadium
Friends from other college football teams are: Chris
Joppru (Utah), Henry Bowe (Georgetown)
The reasons I chose Stanford University are: The
world-class combination of academics and athletics in a
laid-back, sunny California atmosphere
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: That when I
wake up for workouts many still haven’t gone to bed
The best thing about Stanford is: The students and the
things they share
My favorite class at Stanford is: International Security in
a Changing World (Polisci)
programs: The student-athletes
Vikings and 49ers
John Elway
The athlete I admire most is: Brett Favre
The people I admire most are: A tie between my parents
The Pope
The three people in history I admire most are: Alexander
the Great, Jesus Christ and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Best book I have read: The Odyssey
Favorite Website: espn.com
Favorite Food: Pasta with chicken
Least Favorite Food: Cottage cheese
on: Hot dogs and Mac and cheese
Favorite Movies: Gladiator and Dumb and Dumber
Favorite Actors: Russell Crowe and Will Ferrell
play me is: Christian Bale
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Making
a jumping game-winning catch and putting my foot down
in the corner of the end zone in quadruple OT to win the
National Championship at the Rose Bowl
Getting more sleep
as: A class act guy that worked the hardest and did more
than was ever thought possible of him
The best advice I ever received was: The harder you
work the luckier you get
life: A tie between my parents
The place I’d most like to visit: Rome
The favorite place I’ve visited: The Netherlands
Hobbies: Spending time with friends, golf, Sunday Funday
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Living my dreams
My advice to youngsters: Follow your dreams
My most prized possession: My family, if that can be
considered a possession
If I won $1 million, I would: Invest most and donate some
Playoffs
Mark Bradford
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Position: WR
Height: 6-2
Weight: 215
Year: Senior
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
High School: Fremont HS
At Stanford: After his 2006 season was cut short due to injury, Bradford returns in
2007 as one of the conference’s premier receivers and one of Stanford’s main offensive
weapons … He is a veteran Pac-10 player who has started 30 games for the Cardinal
and earned three varsity letters … Has caught 118 passes for 1789 yards (15.2 ypc) and
11 touchdowns in his career and has a chance to move into the school’s all-time Top 10
lists in every receiving category … A two-year member of the Cardinal’s men’s basketball team, he is an outstanding athlete who has the ability to earn postseason honors
… Set a school record for freshmen in 2003 when he caught 37 passes for 587 yards
and three touchdowns as a first-year player … He followed that up in ’04 by grabbing
34 balls for 482 yards and a touchdown as a sophomore … He had 37 catches for 609
yards and six touchdowns in 2005 … Will be a pivotal player for Stanford in 2007.
The 2006 Season: Mark began the year with an outstanding game in the seasonopener at Oregon when he caught nine passes for 108 yards and a touchdown … A week
later, however, he suffered a foot injury early in Stanford’s game at San Jose State and was
lost for the remainder of the season … He had 10 catches for 111 yards and one touchdown for the season … His TD came on a 26-yard pass from quarterback Trent Edwards
for the team’s first touchdown of the season at Oregon … Bradford also had a 39-yard
reception against the Ducks.
The 2005 Season: For the third straight season, Mark was one of the team’s top
offensive weapons and “go-to” guys in the passing game … He finished the season with
37 receptions for 609 yards (16.5 ypc) and six touchdowns – all of which led the team
… Started nine of 11 games at flanker … Missed one game due to injury and did not
start another, playing sparingly due to injury … Had a career day in Stanford’s win over
Arizona State when he caught nine passes for a career-high 185 yards and a touchdown
… The 185 receiving yards in a single game ranks 10th on Stanford’s all-time list …
Caught a 31-yard touchdown pass and a 32-yard TD pass from Trent Edwards in the
second quarter versus ASU, putting Stanford on top 28-7 … Against Oregon, he had
seven catches for 110 yards and one TD, that coming on a two-yard pass from Edwards
… In the season finale against Notre Dame, Mark caught five passes for 124 yards and a
touchdown – a 27-yard pass from Edwards in the first quarter … In the fourth quarter,
with the Cardinal trailing 30-24, Bradford and T.C. Ostrander hooked up on a careerbest-tying 76-yard pass play in the game’s final moments, setting up Stanford’s go-ahead
touchdown with 1:46 to play … Bradford caught two TD passes in Stanford’s win at
Washington State, a 17-yarder in the first period and a six-yarder.
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The 2004 Season: Stanford’s starting flanker in all 11 games … Caught 34 passes
for 482 yards and one touchdown … Had a career-long-tying 76-yard reception in game
two versus BYU … His only TD of the year was a 15-yard pass from T.C. Ostrander
against Oregon State … Recorded a season-high-tying five catches in three games: versus
Washington (5-79), Oregon (5-49) and Oregon State (5-53-1) … Had a reception in each
of Stanford’s 11 games.
The 2003 Season: His numbers for a true freshman receiver were the best in
Stanford history – 37 receptions, 587 yards, 15.9 average and three touchdowns … He
was second on the team in receptions and tied for the team lead with three receiving
TDs, but he became the first true freshman receiver to lead the team in receiving yards
… He played a reserve role the first three games, but moved into the starting lineup in
game four and started the final eight games of the year … In his final seven games of
the season, he accounted for 31 receptions, 495 yards and three TDs … Caught seven
passes for 153 yards at Oregon … In that game, he and QB Chris Lewis hooked up on
a 71-yard pass play, the longest play from scrimmage for the Cardinal in 2003 … In the
season finale against Notre Dame, Bradford had seven catches for 129 yards and one
TD, that coming on a 65-yard pass from Lewis … His first career TD was a 12-yard
reception from Lewis against Washington State … He and Lewis connected on a 30yard TD pass in the Big Game versus Cal … Winner of the Menlo-Atherton Trophy as
the team’s Most Outstanding Freshman … The Sporting News named him First Team
Freshman All-Pac-10 and Third Team Freshman All-America.
In Basketball: Played a reserve role on Stanford’s nationally-ranked men’s basketball team in 2003-04 … He joined the basketball team in November ’03 following the
football season and was a backup point guard on a Cardinal team that won the Pac-10
Championship, was ranked No. 1 in the country for several weeks and finished the year
with a 30-2 overall record … Began the 2004-05 season as a reserve, but left the team in
December ’04 to concentrate full time on football.
In High School: One of the premier receivers in the nation as a senior out of
Fremont High School in Los Angeles … A consensus Prep All-American who was ranked
among the top recruits in the country … PrepStar named him to its “Dream Team” as
one of the Top 100 players in the U.S. … He was also ranked by PrepStar as the No. 4
wide receiver in the county and the No. 1 wide receiver in the West … SuperPrep also
rated him an All-American and the No. 25 receiver in the country … Ranked as the No.
18 overall prospect in California/Hawai’i/Nevada by SuperPrep … Tom Lemming’s Prep
Report All-American and the No. 20 wide receiver in the nation … Rivals.com ranked
him as its No. 6 wide receiver in the country and No. 45 on its list of the nation’s Top 100
recruits … TheInsiders.com had him as the No. 12 WR in the country and No. 84 on its
list of the nation’s top recruits … Two-time All-City selection in both football and basketball … Named the California Freshman of the Year in basketball in 2000 … Averaged
over 15 points per game as a junior.
Personal Information: Born October 7, 1984 … Political Science major.
Bradford’s Career Statistics
Year
2003
2004
2005
2006
Totals
Rec
37
34
37
10
118
Yds
587
482
609
111
1789
Getting to Know Mark Bradford
The reason I love football is: You get to compete
My favorite stadium in which to play is: Autzen
stadium
The toughest player I have faced in college is: Leigh
Torrence
A friend from another college football team is:
Michael Beach (Montana State)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: Diversity
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To deal with
people that I don’t like
My favorite class at Stanford is: Sleep and Dreams
programs: The coaching staff
Lakers
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15.9
14.2
16.5
11.1
15.1
TD
3
1
6
1
11
LG
71
76
76
39
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on: Hot Pockets
Favorite Movie: Money Talks
Favorite Actress: Nia Long
play me is: Mike Epps
Favorite musical group or performer: Jay-Z
Playing college basketball
life: My brother
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the NFL
My advice to youngsters: Never give up on your dreams
If I won $1 million, I would: Spend it in about a month on
things that would depreciate
F o o t b a l l
Mikal Brewer
Position: OG
Height: 6-3
Year: Senior
Hometown: Peoria, Arizona
High School: Centennial HS
Pronunciation: Michael
Weight: 297
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At Stanford: Throughout his Stanford career, Mikal has played both center and
guard and been a key contributor to the Cardinal’s offensive line … He has started six
games in the past three years at both center and guard … Now in his fifth season on The
Farm, he has a chance to become a full-time starter at left guard … One of the most
experienced linemen on the team, Mikal will play a key role in Stanford’s offensive success in 2007.
The 2006 Season: Key member of Stanford’s offensive line in 2006 … Mikal played
in all 12 games and started the final three at center after Alex Fletcher went down with an
injury … Mikal started games at Washington, versus Oregon State and at Cal in the Big
Game … Earned his third varsity letter.
The 2005 Season: Earned his second straight letter as a backup at center and guard
… Valuable reserve offensive lineman.
The 2004 Season: Solid contributor in 2004 as a backup at both guard and center
… Mikal played in all 11 games and wound up starting three in place of injured starters
… His first start came in game five at Notre Dame when he was inserted into the starting lineup at right guard for Josiah Vinson … Two weeks later, with Brian Head out due
to injury, Mikal started at center in games seven and eight versus Oregon and UCLA …
Earned Honorable Mention Pac-10 All-Academic recognition.
The 2003 Season: Did not play in 2003 as a true freshman center … Winner of the
Greg Piers Award as the team’s most outstanding offensive service team player.
In High School: A prep All-American and one of the top recruits out of the state
of Arizona from Centennial High School … SuperPrep named him to its All-American
team while ranking him as the No. 3 overall recruit in Arizona and the No. 14 offensive lineman in the country … Tom Lemming’s Prep Report rated Mikal as the No. 16
offensive guard/center in the nation and among the Top 35 recruits in the West … A
Top 100 recruit in the West by Rivals.com … Rivals also ranked him among the Top
30 offensive guards in the nation and the No. 3 recruit in Arizona … Ranked among
the Top 30 offensive linemen in the nation by TheInsiders.com … PrepStar All-West
selection … Two-time All-State selection … As a senior, he was named his region’s
Offensive Player of the Year … Started on offense and defense as a senior … ScholarAthlete award winner in his region as a senior … 4A state heavyweight wrestling
champion as a junior … Posted a 44-8 record with 32 pins during his junior season …
Three-year letterwinner in track (shot put, discus) … Played in the school band and
orchestra (tuba, sax, base violin).
Personal Information: Born January 31, 1984 … Architectural Design major …
Member of the National Honor Society … Plans to become an orthopedic surgeon.
Getting to Know Mikal Brewer
I would describe myself as a person as: Hard working
What people don’t know about me is: I used to be a
swimmer
The reason I love football is: The competition
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Watching tape
My greatest athletic moment is: Winning state for
wrestling
My favorite stadium in which to play is: Washington
State
The reason I chose Stanford University is: My
teammates
My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM
programs: The caliber of people who go to Stanford
Arizona Cardinals
The athlete I admire most is: Lance Armstrong
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: The
President
Christ, Benjamin Franklin, Leonardo da Vinci
Favorite Food: Lasagna
on: PB & J
Favorite Movie: Good Will Hunting
Favorite TV Show: Family Guy
play me is: The Rock
as: A good guy and hard worker
The best advice I ever received was: Honesty is the
best policy
life: My father
The place I’d most like to visit: Madrid
The favorite place I’ve visited: England
Hobbies: Sports cars
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: A doctor
My advice to youngsters: Do what you love
If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a house
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Julian Brooks Position: DB
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Sacramento, California
High School: Rio Linda HS
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Position: MLB
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
High School: St. Anne HS
Pronunciation: Bull-key
In High School: Earned 2006 Capital Valley All-Conference and All-Academic
At Stanford: One of six true freshman to play in 2006, Brian proved a year ago that
honors as a senior in 2006 when he made 90 tackles and picked up three passes to go
with a pair of fumble recoveries and two PAT blocks on defense … Also contributed 189
receiving yards, 107 rushing yards, 100 kick return yards and one receiving touchdown
on offense … Participated in the 2007 Optimist All-Star Game following his senior season … Named the Most Outstanding Senior among defensive backs at the 2006 Oregon
Football camp … A strong player for his size, breaking his school’s record for the powerclean with a 305-pound lift … Won first place in a weightlifting competition during his
sophomore year for the 175-pound weight class … Helped his team to three consecutive
Capital Valley Conference titles in each of his final three prep campaigns … His club’s
best season came in his sophomore campaign with a Sac-Joaquin Division III section title
and 10-3 overall record … Also participated in four seasons of track and field as a prep
as well as one of rugby, helping his squad to a B-League championship in the latter …
Won first place in his school’s trigonometry competition to earn a spot in the 2006 state
competition.
Personal Information: Born February 14, 1989 … Undeclared major … Has
picked up numerous honors throughout his youth, including being named one of the
Sacramento Observer’s “30 Under 30” to honor the top achievers under 30 years of age
that were born in Sacramento … Also won a national award as the 2006 Mentee/Student
of the Year for 100 Black Men of America, Inc.
he should be a contributor on the Cardinal defense for the next three seasons … He will
battle for playing time in 2007 at middle linebacker and see action on special teams …
Stanford’s only player from Canada … Has all the tools to become an outstanding player
in the Pac-10 Conference.
The 2006 Season: Played in eight of 12 games as a true freshman with one start
while earning his first varsity letter … Brian was inserted into the starting lineup in game
three after injuries hit the linebacking corps … He responded brilliantly in the game
against Navy as he led he led the team with 14 tackles – the second highest single game
total by a Cardinal defender during the entire 2006 season … Injuries limited his play
throughout the season … Finished the year with 19 total tackles.
In High School: Regarded as one of the top three prospects in Canada … Played
defensive end and offensive guard for St. Anne High School in Ontario … Five-year
starter on both sides of the ball in high school and team captain as a senior … Named
an All-Ontario offensive guard by Weir’s Magazine … Defensively, he was named the
Conference Defensive MVP as a senior … Tallied 54 tackles and seven sacks during
his senior season … The youngest defensive starter on Team Ontario’s 2004 National
Championship team … Played for four years for the Essex Ravens of the Ontario Varsity
Football League (summer club) … Started all four years and was team captain the final
three … During his final season, he accounted for 57 tackles and a league-leading 9.5
sacks while being named the league’s Defensive Lineman of the Year as well as being
selected to the All-Star team … In 78 career games in high school and summer league,
he tallied 564 tackles, 66 sacks, 15 pass breakups, seven blocked kicks, 11 forced fumbles
and six fumble recoveries … Two-time recipient of the Ontario Tackle Football Academic
Excellence Award … Named his summer league’s top academic player.
Personal Information: Born April 27, 1987 … Undeclared major.
Getting to Know Julian Brooks
I would describe myself as a person as: Nonchalant
and humble
What people don’t know about me is: I made it through
poverty
The reason I love football is: It gives me a way to
release my stress
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Respect and
love everyone equally
My favorite pre-game ritual is: To pray during the
National Anthem
My greatest athletic moment is: Clinching the game
with an interception during our biggest rivalry game my
senior year in high school
The reason I chose Stanford is: The strong Black community
Favorite Pro Sports Team: San Diego Chargers
Favorite Pro Sports Athlete: LaDainian Thomlinson
The person I admire most is: My mother Theresa Brooks
If I could spend a day with anyone it would be: Jesus
Best book I have read: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
Least Favorite Food: Jelly Beans
If I had to cook all of my meals, I would probably
survive on: Grits and sausages
Favorite Musical Artists: Kirk Franklin and Kanye West
play me is: Will Smith
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: The
big hits I deliver over the course of a season played as
a slideshow
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Staying in shape to play a different sport
I would like to be remembered at Stanford for: Being
unique and down to earth
The best advice I ever received was: To pick your
battles and learn how and when to be tolerant
The people who have had the greatest influence in
my life are: My mother Theresa Brooks and my mentor
Vaughn Evans
One moment in history I wish I could have seen is:
Jesus rise from the dead
The place I’d most like to visit: Spain
The favorite place I’ve visited: San Diego
Hobbies: Video games, playing cards, chess and board games
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Graduated from
Stanford, helping other poor minorities do the same
My advice to youngsters: Don’t let adversity hinder you,
be transparent and allow the shots that everyone else
takes at you to pass right through you
Most prized possession: My birth certificate
If I won a lot of money, I would: Give half to my mother
and put the rest in a savings account
The Stanford Football team will be fun to watch
this year because: We have new coaches and a new
mindset, and the only direction is up
The thing I love most about sports is: The competition
I am most thankful in my life for: The love of my family
One wish I would make for the 21st century is: That I
don’t get injured so I have a chance to prove myself
Bulcke’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
UT
7
7
AT
12
12
TT
19
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Getting to Know Brian Bulcke
Nickname: Bulks or The Incredible Bulk
I would describe myself as a person as: Powerful,
Intense, Hardworking
The reason I love football is: The passion behind the
game and the brotherhood between players on a team
I pattern my play after: Jevon Kearse and Jack
Youngblood
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Du Hast by Rammstein
My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the Canadian
National Championship
The teammate I admire the most is: Chris Horn
My favorite stadium in which to play is: Painsville,
California
A friend from another college football team is: Chris
Rwabukamba (Duke)
programs: Integrity, prestige and a winning tradition
Detroit Lions
Jevon Kearse
The athlete I admire most is: Steve Nash
The person I admire most is: My dad
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little brother
Favorite Food: Mom’s spaghetti carbonara
on: Met-RX Big 100 protein bars
Favorite Movie: Last Samurai
play me is: Sylvester Stallone
Favorite musical groups or performers: Rammstein,
Slipknot, NiN, Jordan Jones
The best advice I ever received was: At the end of the
day, can you look back and say you gave it everything
you had?
life: My dad
The place I’d most like to visit: Italy
The favorite place I’ve visited: Belgium
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Playing pro ball
My advice to youngsters: If you have a dream, you are
the only thing holding yourself back
My most prized possession: Canadian flag that all my
family and friends signed before I came to Stanford
If I won $1 million, I would: Help set up a greater football
community back home
S t a n f o r d
F o o t b a l l
Player biographies
Fred Campbell
Position: OLB
Height: 6-1
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: New Rochelle,
High School: New Rochelle
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Weight: 225
New York
HS
Jordan Carr
Position: DE
Height: 6-2
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Portola Valley,
High School: Woodside HS
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Weight: 230
California
At Stanford: Played inside linebacker the past two seasons, but was moved to
In High School: Three-sport athlete from nearby Woodside High School in Portola
outside linebacker during the spring … Continues to show promise as a player who
could become a key contributor to the Cardinal defense … Good athletic instincts and
tremendous work ethic … Will battle for a starting spot at one OLB position in 2007 and
should be a valuable member of Stanford’s special teams.
The 2006 Season: Although he struggled through some injuries in 2006, Fred
managed to play in nine games, starting one, and earning his first varsity letter … He
was mainly used as a special teams player and reserve inside linebacker … In the season
opener at Oregon, he recorded three total tackles, one tackle-for-loss and a forced fumble
in his first collegiate game … He started at inside linebacker in Stanford’s game against
No. 1 ranked USC on November 4 and was credited with two tackles and a half-tacklefor-loss.
The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman inside linebacker.
In High School: Ranked as the No. 15 recruit in the state of New York and named to
the All-Northeast Team by SuperPrep … He played tight end, fullback and defensive end
his last two years at New Rochelle High School … First Team All-State, All-Westchester
County, All-Section and All-League following his senior season … Also named to the AllState Scholastic Team … As a junior, he was selected First Team All-League and Second
Team All-Section … Two-year letterwinner in track … Events were the 100m, 200m and
shot put … Played violin in the school orchestra for four years … Member of the AllState Orchestra.
Personal Information: Born March 20, 1987 … Mathematics and Computational
Science major … National Achievement Finalist … Mother, Mary, attended Stanford.
Valley, California … Started at both defensive end and offensive guard as a senior …
Named First Team All-League and All-County as a DE after recording 15 sacks, six forced
fumbles, one interception (returned 45 yards for a TD), one blocked punt and one
blocked kick … Scout.com ranked him the No. 15 defensive end in California … Two-way
starter as a junior, earning postseason honors as a DE … Following his senior season, he
was named a Wendy’s High School Heisman nominee and was a recipient of a National
Football Foundation Hall of Fame Scholarship … Also played varsity basketball and baseball … Member of the California Scholastic Federation.
Personal Information: Born June 15, 1989 … Undeclared major.
Campbell’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
UT
2
2
AT
3
3
TT
5
5
Getting to Know Fred Campbell
I would describe myself as a person as: Optimistic
Fairbanks, Alaska
The reason I love football is: I love the competition
I pattern my play after: Any aggressive defender
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Keep
working at it
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Getting focused and
maybe listening to some music
My greatest athletic moment is: winning a state
championship in high school
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Being alive
Friends from other college football teams are: Ray
Rice (Rutgers), Glen Lee (Rutgers), Courtney Green (Baylor)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: Great
football and a pretty good school
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: There is no
substitute for hard work
programs: The fact that every kid on the team applied
and got into Stanford
The 49ers
Jerry Rice
The athletes I admire most are: Jerry Rice, Steve Young,
Ray Lewis
The three people in history I admire most are: Ghandi,
Richard Pryor, Chris Rock
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1.5-2
Nickname: The Juggernaut
I would describe myself as a person as: Bold
The reason I love football is: The camaraderie
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Focus more
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music
Currently on my iPod: Frank Sinatra
My greatest athletic moment is: Winning CCS as a
sophomore
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Getting admitted
into Stanford
The reason I chose Stanford University is: Athletics
and academics
Golden State Warriors, San Francisco 49ers, San
Francisco Giants
The three people in history I admire most are: Andrew
Hamilton, Abraham Lincoln, Julius Caesar
Favorite Website: wikipedia.com
Best book I have read: Catch-22
Favorite Food: Shrimp
on: Pizza
Favorite Movie: The Godfather
Favorite TV Show: Seinfeld
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Winning
the Pac-10
Favorite musical group or performer: Earth, Wind & Fire
Attending college
as: A winner
life: My father
The favorite place I’ve visited: New York City
My advice to youngsters: Work hard and good things
happen
My most prized possession: My grandfather’s leather
jacket
Int-Yds
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Best book I have read: Enders Game
Least Favorite Food: Eggplant
on: I don’t know whatever I wanted. I think I’m a pretty
good cook.
Favorite Movies: Gladiator, Lion King, Road to Perdition
Favorite TV Shows: South Park, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Favorite Actors: Tom Hanks, Don Cheadle
Favorite Actresses: Halle Berry, Salma Hayek
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: A big hit
as: A great player
The best advice I ever received was: Life is all about
attitude
life: My parents
One moment in history I wish I could have seen: I
wish I could have walked on the Moon
The place I’d most like to visit: Anywhere outside of
the U.S.
The favorite place I’ve visited: Florida
Hobbies: Studying
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Alive
My advice to youngsters: Stay positive and work hard
My most prized possession: It’s not really a possession
but my family and friends are most important to me.
If I won $1 million, I would: Put it in the bank
More people across the country will acknowledge the
Pac-10
F o o t b a l l
Getting to Know Jordan Carr
Stephen Carr
Position: WR
Height: 6-3
Weight: 220
Year: Redshirt Freshman
Hometown: Chula Vista, California
High School: Eastlake HS
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At Stanford: Talented second-year player who looks to have the ability to become a
starter in the future … He will compete for playing time at wide receiver this season …
Has good size and athleticism … Should be a contributor on special teams in 2007.
The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman wide receiver.
In High School: PrepStar named Stephen to its All-West team while SuperPrep
Magazine selected him to the All-FarWest squad … Caught 47 passes for over 700 yards
and 10 touchdowns as senior … Earned First Team All-CIF honors as a defensive back by
the San Diego Union Tribune and First Team All-CIF as a wide receiver by the San Diego
Hall of Champions as a senior … Also named First Team All-League as a utility player
and Third Team All-State as a defensive back … First Team Academic All-CIF as well …
As a junior, he had 38 catches for 795 yards and six touchdowns to go along with two
rushing TDs … Defensively, he had 98 tackles, nine tackles-for-loss and four interceptions and was named First Team All-League as a defensive back … He was named the
league Player of the Year in basketball as a junior after averaging over 19 points and 11
rebounds per game … First Team Academic All-CIF and Second Team All-CIF in basketball as junior … Four-year member of the track and field team, where he competed in
the 100m, 200m, 110 high hurdles, long jump and triple jump.
Personal Information: Born April 20, 1988 … Undeclared major.
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Getting to Know Stephen Carr
Nickname: S. Carr
I would describe myself as a person as: Ambitiously
dominant
What people don’t know about me is: My actual
ethnicity
The reason I love football is: It opens up doors that
nothing else can
I pattern my play after: Terrell Owens
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to my music
Currently on my iPod: A whole lot of good music
The teammate I admire the most is: Mark Bradford
My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford
Stadium
The toughest player I have faced in college is:
Brandon Harrison
A friend from another college football team is: Marcus
Yarbrough (San Diego State)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: It’s the
greatest place on Earth
The best thing about Stanford is: The people I have met
Chicago Bulls, San Francisco 49ers
Jerry Rice
Gabrielle Union
The three people in history I admire most are: Martin
Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X and Che Guevara
Favorite Website: datpiff.com
Best book I have read: The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Favorite Food: Mexican Food
on: Mac and cheese and microwavable burritos
Favorite Movie: Tupac Resurrection
Favorite TV Show: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Favorite Actor: Samuel L. Jackson
Favorite musical group or performer: Do or Die
as: An intelligent athlete
The best advice I ever received was: “Chance losing for
winning, but don’t lose the chance to win.” – Ray Jones
“Take nothing for granted, and don’t take granted as
nothing.” – Young Jeezy
life: My parents
The place I’d most like to visit: South America
The favorite place I’ve visited: Cabo San Lucas
Hobbies: Playing basketball, listening to music, meeting
new people
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: A veteran in the NFL
My most prized possession: My pride and confidence
If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a car and real estate
Xxavier Carter
Position: RB
Height: 5-11
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
High School: Frisco HS
Weight: 200
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At Stanford: A backup running back the past two seasons, Xxavier will battle for
playing time in 2007 on special teams as well as at running back … Still has three more
years of eligibility remaining … Could become a key contributor to the Cardinal offense
in the future.
The 2006 Season: Did not see any game action as a reserve running back.
The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman running back.
In High School: The only running back in the 2005 freshman class, Xxavier came to
Stanford as one of the top running backs in the state of Texas … He gained 1013 yards
and scored nine touchdowns as a senior at Frisco High School in Dallas … Earned First
Team All-District and First Team Academic All-District honors following his senior season … As a junior, he was First Team Academic All-District and Second Team All-District
… Three-year letterwinner in track … Events were the 100m, 200m, 400m and relays …
Bests included 10.4 in the 100m and 50.0 in the 400m … Participated in the Texas Relays
as a junior and senior.
of the National Honor Society … His father, Russell, starred at SMU from 1979-82 and
was a first round pick in the NFL Draft by the New York Jets … He played in the NFL for
seven seasons, four with the Jets and three with the Raiders.
Getting to Know Xxavier Carter
Nickname: Reverend
I would describe myself as a person as: All action
no cameras
What people don’t know about me is: I speak French
I pattern my play after: Eric Dickerson
Currently on my iPod: A lot of stolen music
The teammate I admire the most is: T.C. Ostrander
My favorite stadium in which to play is: Our stadium
A friend from another college football team is: Alex
Odiari (Oklahoma State)
My favorite class at Stanford is: British Politics
programs: The amount of work we do
Liverpool F.C.
The athlete I admire most is: Floyd Mayweather, Jr
Issey Miyake
The three people in history I admire most are:
Harry Moses Horwitz, Louis Feinberg and Jerome
Lester Horwitz
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Position: FB
Height: 6-0
Weight: 236
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Torrance, California
High School: Torrance HS
Pronunciation: Cay-tron
At Stanford: Josh has played linebacker and fullback his first two seasons at Stanford
… He will play fullback in 2007 for the second straight year … Will also be used on special teams … Will battle for playing time at the fullback position … Still has three years
of eligibility remaining.
The 2006 Season: Converted to fullback prior to the season, Josh was used primarily on special teams and as a reserve fullback … Earned his first varsity letter … Had two
total tackles for the season … As a fullback, he was used mainly in blocking situations.
The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman linebacker.
In High School: Two-sport athlete from Torrance High School in Southern
California … Josh earned All-League honors in both football and baseball … As a senior
in football, he played running back and linebacker … He was named to the CIF Southern
Section Division X All-Defensive Team, All-Area First Team on offense and the Offensive
Player of the Year in his league … He rushed for 1650 yards and 16 touchdowns, had 565
receiving yards and seven more TDs, and had 130 tackles and 15 tackles-for-loss … An
All-League running back as a sophomore and junior … In baseball, he was a four-year
varsity letterwinner … First Team All-League pitcher and the league’s Most Outstanding
Player … Named a High School Scholar-Athlete for the Los Angeles chapter of the
National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame.
Personal Information: Born May 2, 1987 … Undeclared major … Member of the
California Scholastic Federation and the National Honor Society.
Getting to Know Josh Catron
I would describe myself as a person as: Adventurous
What people don’t know about me is: I’m adopted
The reason I love football is: There’s nothing more
exciting that battling the opponent
I pattern my play after: Nick Frank
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Listen better
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Bathroom
Currently on my iPod: ZZ Top
My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the USSSA
Baseball World Series when I was 14
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Backpacking 30
miles through the jungles of Costa Rica
The teammate I admire the most is: Tom McAndrew
My favorite stadium in which to play is: Painsville, USA
football, academics, weather and location
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: The physics
of time and space warping
The best thing about Stanford is: Weather and location
My favorite class at Stanford is: Black Holes
programs: The bond between the players
The sports team I followed when I was younger: Los
Angeles Lakers
The athlete I admire most is: David Robinson
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Jesus
The three people in history I admire most are: Bill
Gates, William Buffet, Aron Ralston
Best book I have read: Huckleberry Finn
Favorite Food: Prime rib
Least Favorite Food: Fruit
Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump
Favorite Actor: Russell Crowe
Favorite Actress: Jessica Alba
play me is: Ving Rhames
Favorite musical group or performer: Eric Clapton
A rock star
life: My parents
The place I’d most like to visit: Chile
The favorite place I’ve visited: Alaska
Hobbies: Guitar, snowboarding, outdoor sports
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Retired
My advice to youngsters: Always apply yourself
If I won $1 million, I would: Turn it into $100 million
Favorite Website: wikipedia.com
Best book I have read: Candide
Least Favorite Food: Tofu
If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably
survive on: I do cook most of my meals so that’s
a hard one
Favorite Movie: Life Tastes Good
Favorite TV Show: Robot Chicken
Favorite Actor: Harry Lennix
Favorite Actress: Alice Braga
play me is: Seu Jorge
Going to culinary school
One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The
creation of the sandwich
The place I’d most like to visit: Dubai
Hobbies: Botany and horticulture
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: A Jeopardy question
My most prized possession: My swagger
If I won $1 million, I would: Travel
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Thaddeus Chase
Position: SS
Height: 6-0
Year: Junior
Hometown: El Paso, Texas
High School: Burges HS
Weight: 205
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Preston Clover
Position: OG
Height: 6-4
Weight: 300
Year: Senior
Hometown: Lake Forest, California
High School: Laguna Hills HS
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At Stanford: Has continued to improve and move up the depth chart after walking-
At Stanford: A fifth-year senior, Preston is a three-time letterwinner who has been
on to the Cardinal program in 2004 … He played wide receiver his first two years on The
Farm and was converted to defense prior to the 2006 campaign … In 2007, he should be
in the mix to receive increased playing time in the Cardinal’s secondary and compete for
the starting spot at strong safety … Should also play a key role on special teams.
The 2006 Season: Earned his first varsity letter as a reserve safety and member
of Stanford’s special teams … Moved from receiver to safety prior to the season …
Saw action in all 12 games … Named the team’s Greg Piers Award winner as the Most
Outstanding Offensive Service Team Player.
The 2005 Season: Reserve wide receiver who did not see any game action in 2005.
In High School: Played wide receiver and free safety for Burges High School in El
Paso, Texas … Led the city in receptions with 54 and was fourth with 611 yards receiving
following his senior season … As a free safety in his senior year, he had 100 tackles with
76 solos … Three-time letterwinner in football and four-year letterwinner in track …
Selected First Team Academic All-State 1-4A, Honorable Mention All-State 1-4A, First
Team All-District (WR & FS), Second Team All-City as a receiver and team captain as a
senior … In track, he was chosen All-District and District 1-4A Male Athlete of the Year
as well as qualifying for the Regional meet three consecutive years … He was the 2004
District champion in the 200m dash and was a key member of his prep track team that
ranked #1 in El Paso during his junior and senior seasons … Class valedictorian, National
Merit Black Achievement Award, Boys State Delegate, HOBY Youth Leadership ambassador, Kodak Young Leaders and Who’s Who Among African American High School
Students.
Personal Information: Born April 30, 1986 … Philosophy major … Member of
the National Honor Society and Who’s Who Among American High School Students.
used as a reserve offensive lineman and special teams player the past three seasons … He
can play center or guard but will focus on the guard position in 2007 … Will also be a
key member of Stanford’s special teams … One of three fifth (or sixth) year players on
the offensive line.
The 2006 Season: Earned his third varsity letter as a reserve offensive lineman and
special teams player … Played both center and guard … Started one game (11/11/06 at
Washington) at left guard and played in eight.
The 2005 Season: Backup offensive guard and center who received his second varsity letter … Saw playing time on special teams as well.
The 2004 Season: Earned his first varsity letter as a reserve offensive lineman and
special teams player … Played in all 11 games … Had some key blocks on the Cardinal’s
kickoff return team … Honorable mention Pac-10 All-Academic selection.
The 2003 Season: Did not play as a true freshman offensive guard.
In High School: One of the top offensive line prospects in the West from Laguna
Hills High School in Southern California … Named to the All-FarWest team by
SuperPrep and All-West Region by PrepStar … Rivals.com rated him No. 10 on its list
of the top centers in the country … Was named First Team All-County, All-CIF and
All-League as a senior … Also named First Team All-CIF and All-League as a junior
… Participated in volleyball and soccer in high school … The Orange County Register
Scholar-Athlete selection … National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame
Scholar-Athlete in 2002-03 … Named Student of the Year as a senior by the South
Orange County Exchange Club.
Personal Information: Born March 15, 1985 … Mechanical Engineering major …
Member of the California Scholastic Federation and the National Honor Society.
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Nicknames: Fiz, T.j., Thaddy
I would describe myself as a person as: Dedicated,
hungry
What people don’t know about me is: I’m afraid of bees
The reasons I love football are: The competition and the
bonds I make with my teammates
Currently on my iPod: I have many genres of music to go
along with my changing moods
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Finally stepping
on the field and traveling with the football team
Stadium (Painsville, CA)
A friend from another college football team is: Ryan
Darnell (Harvard)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: It was a chance
to receive a great education and play Division I football
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: I have a lot
more to learn
The best thing about Stanford is: The campus and my
network of friends
My favorite class at Stanford is: Ancient Athletics,
Ten Things
programs: A big focus on excelling both in the classroom
and on the field
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The three people in history I admire most are: Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X and Christopher Reeve
Best books I have read: The Da Vinci Code, Angels and
Demons (both by Dan Brown)
Favorite Food: Seafood
on: Grilled chicken breast (thank you George Foreman
Grill)
Favorite Movies: 300, Gladiator, Man on Fire
Favorite TV Shows: 24, Heroes, Smallville
Favorite Actors: Denzel Washington, Djimon Hounsou
Favorite Actresses: Sandra Bullock, Jennifer Connelly
play me is: Shamar Moore
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Make
an awesome tackle on the goal line causing a fumble,
recovering the fumble and taking it to the house for a TD
Running college track
as: One of the hardest working players the university
has ever seen
The place I’d most like to visit: Japan
The favorite place I’ve visited: Kuwait
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Playing in the NFL or
a lawyer with a family
My advice to youngsters: Always give 110% in whatever
you do
If I won $1 million, I would: Buy my parents their dream
house, invest/save some and do some traveling
F o o t b a l l
I would describe myself as a person as: Aware,
diligent
What people don’t know about me is: I am a twin
The reason I love football is: The amount of preparation
it takes to achieve victory
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Set no limits
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Going through the plays
in my head
My greatest athletic moment is: Pitching a perfect game
in IM softball
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Finding out I had
a twin sister
My favorite stadium in which to play is: Los Angeles
Coliseum
A friend from another college football team is: Marty
Tadman (Boise State)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: Best of
both worlds
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: How to weld
The best thing about Stanford is: The PRL
My favorite class at Stanford is: ME 203
My least favorite class at Stanford is: Math 51
programs: The diversity
The LA Kings
Pelé
The athlete I admire most is: Jeremy McGrath
The people I admire most are: My mom and dad
Grandpa Olsson
Best book I have read: The Worst Case Scenario Handbook
Favorite Food: Milkshakes
Least Favorite Food: Olives
on: Burritos
Favorite Movie: The Fastest Indian
Favorite Actor: Tom Hanks
Favorite Actress: Angela Lansbury
play me is: Ali G
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Scoring
in some way
Favorite musical group or performer: Weezer
as: Hardworking
The best advice I ever received was: Measure twice
cut once
life: My mom, dad and my sister
first heavier-than-air powered flight at Kitty Hawk
The place I’d most like to visit: Great Barrier Reef
The favorite place I’ve visited: Horseshoe Bend, Lake
Powell, Arizona
Hobbies: Building stuff
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Building stuff
My most prized possession: 1950 Willy’s Cj3a
If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a 1985 Delorean and a
flux capacitor
Make it a playoff system
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Position: QB
Height: 6-3
Weight: 215
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Palm Harbor, Florida
High School: Countryside HS
In High School: One of the top quarterback prospects in the nation … L.D. was
ranked as the No. 27 QB in the country by Rivals.com and No. 44 by Scout.com …
PrepStar named him to its All-Southeast Team … Rivals.com also ranked him among
the Top 100 recruits in the state of Florida … Chosen among the Top 25 recruits in
the Tampa Bay Area … Threw for over 1700 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior and
over 1300 yards and 11 TDs as a junior … First Team All-Pinellas County, 5A All-State
Honorable Mention and a participant in the Pinellas County All-Star Game in 2006 …
Named Second Team All-County as a junior.
Personal Information: Born February 10, 1989 … Undeclared major … Member
of the National Honor Society … Graduated Summa Cum Laude.
Getting to Know L.D. Crow
Nickname: Lawrence
I would describe myself as a person as: Competitive
What people don’t know about me is: My work ethic
The reason I love football is: A team coming together
for a common goal
I pattern my play after: Peyton Manning
Currently on my iPod: Young Jeezy
My greatest athletic moment is: Starting first varsity
game in high school
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Getting to go
to Stanford
A friend from another college football team is: Seaver
Brown (South Carolina)
combination of athletics and academics
Florida Gators
Danny Wuerffel
The athlete I admire most is: John Lynch
The person I admire most is: My mom
John Rockne
Christ, Donald Trump, Johnny Unitas
Best book I have read: The Grapes of Wrath
Favorite Food: Chicken
Least Favorite Food: Cucumber
on: Eggs
Favorite Movie: Wedding Crashers
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: A
touchdown pass in a two minute drill to beat USC
Favorite musical groups or performers: Young Joc,
Young Jeezy, Lil Boosie
Going to college as a student
as: A winner
The best advice I ever received was: “There’s always
someone working harder than you”
life: My parents
Super Bowl I
The favorite place I’ve visited: Bahamas
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Playing in the NFL
My advice to youngsters: Don’t give up on your dreams
No intentional grounding
Joe Dembesky
Position: OT
Height: 6-5
Weight: 295
Hometown: Simi Valley, California
High School: Oaks Christian HS
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At Stanford: Redshirted the 2006 season while battling injuries, but is now healthy
and ready to compete for playing time … Will be used in a reserve role in 2007 as a
backup offensive tackle and will be in the hunt for a starting position in the future.
The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman offensive tackle.
In High School: Rated by PrepStar as one of the top offensive lineman in the West
and in the nation … Joe was named All-West by PrepStar after leading Oaks Christian
High School to 31 consecutive wins and its third straight CIF Section Championship …
He was named First Team All-Tri Valley, First Team All-CIF and Second Team All-State as
a senior … Second Team All-League as a junior … Played three years of varsity baseball
as a righthanded pitcher … Named Second Team All-League as a sophomore and junior.
Personal Information: Born August 21, 1987 … Undeclared major … National
Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete.
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Nickname: Joey D
I would describe myself as a person as: Easygoing
What people don’t know about me is: I pitched for the
St. Louis Cardinals scout team
The reason I love football is: It constantly pushes you
mentally and physically
I pattern my play after: Matt Lepsis
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Stay in
God’s word
Currently on my iPod: Dragonforce
My greatest athletic moment is: Receiving a scholarship
to Stanford
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Finding Jesus
Christ
The teammate I admire the most is: Bobby Dockter
The toughest player I have faced in college is: Udeme
Udofia
Friends from other college football teams are: Jimmy
Clausen (Notre Dame), Duke Lemmens (Florida), Casey
Matthews (Oregon)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: The best
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: You always
get what you need
My favorite class at Stanford is: Spring IHUM
My least favorite class at Stanford is: PWR
programs: The academic standard for the athletes
The sports team I followed when I was younger: Penn
State Football
Joe Jurevicius
The athlete I admire most is: Troy Polamalu
Christ, FDR, Sir Thomas More
Favorite Website: menshealth.com
Best book I have read: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Favorite Food: Mom’s lasagna
Least Favorite Food: Sushi
on: Grilled chicken breast and brown rice
Favorite TV Shows: Man vs. Wild, Deadliest Catch
Favorite Actress: Salma Hayek
play me is: Ronnie Coleman
Favorite musical group or performer: Children of Bodom
Playing college baseball
as: A straight shooter
The best advice I ever received was: “Don’t let the
good things in life rob you of the best things.” – Clay
Matthews
life: My dad
Resurrection
The place I’d most like to visit: Fiji
The favorite place I’ve visited: Boston
Hobbies: Hanging out with my girlfriend, playing video
games
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Married and walking
closer to God
My advice to youngsters: You can’t always get what you
want, but you get what you need
My most prized possession: My salvation
If I won $1 million, I would: Let it ride!
Compensation for the players
Bobby Dockter
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Position: OT
Height: 6-5
Weight: 295
Year: Junior
Hometown: Edmonds, Washington
High School: Kamiak HS
At Stanford: Fourth-year junior who helps give the Cardinal an experienced, quality
backup offensive lineman … Has played guard since coming to the Farm after earning
prep All-American honors but was moved to left tackle during the 2007 spring … Bobby
will also be the team’s short snapper this season.
The 2006 Season: Earned his first varsity letter as a backup offensive guard and
member of Stanford’s special teams.
The 2005 Season: Used in a reserve role at offensive guard.
The 2004 Season: Did not play as a true freshman offensive guard.
In High School: A PrepStar All-American offensive lineman from Kamiak High
School in Washington … SuperPrep named him to the All-FarWest Region team …
Long Beach Press Telegram Best in the West selection … All-Western Conference as a
senior … The Seattle Times Red Chip player … Seattle Post-Intelligencer All-Area team
… Nominated for the Army East-West All-American Bowl and Washington’s East-West
Game … Winner of the Snohomish County Football Officials Hall of Fame Award
… Three-year starter in high school and two-time team captain … First Team AllConference as a junior … Participated in wrestling for one season and track for three
years … Best marks are 49-0 in the shot put, 140-0 in the discus and 150-0 in the javelin.
Personal Information: Born April 2, 1986 … Sociology major … Played the tuba
in Symphonic Band and Chamber Winds for three years and was a three-year member
of the Show Band … Honor roll all six semesters in HS and active in several community
projects.
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Getting to Know Bobby Dockter
Nickname: Dock
I would describe myself as a person as: Someone who
has passion and integrity
What people don’t know about me is: I got married on
June 16, 2007
The reason I love football is: It is the sport that God has
blessed me with the body and the talents to play
I pattern my play after: Reggie White
My favorite pre-game ritual is: I kiss my wedding ring
as I take it off
Currently on my iPod: O Fortuna
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Getting married
My favorite stadium in which to play is: The Rose Bowl
The reason I chose Stanford University is: It is hands
down the best place to be a student-athlete in the world
The best thing about Stanford is: The people that go
here
programs: We are a band of brothers
Cortez Kennedy
The athlete I admire most is: Dick Hoyt
The person I admire most is: My wife, Amie
Paul, Martin Luther King, Jr.
Favorite Website: beyondtheultimate.org
Best book I have read: The Bible
Favorite Foods: Macaroni and cheese with sausage and peas
Least Favorite Food: Brussels sprouts
on: Macaroni and cheese
Favorite Movie: Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Favorite Actor: Christopher Walken
play me is: Mr. T
Favorite musical group or performer: Audio Adrenaline
Having a lot more free time!
as: A hard worker and a dedicated member of the team
The best advice I ever received was: Don’t let anyone
look down on you because you are young, but set an
example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in
faith and in purity – 1 Timothy 4:12
ascension of Jesus Christ
The place I’d most like to visit: The castles of Wales
The favorite place I’ve visited: Victoria B.C.
Hobbies: Playing video/computer games, watching movies
and relaxing with my wife
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Happily married to my
beautiful wife Amie in a house with a white picket fence,
two kids, and a dog
My advice to youngsters: So in everything, do to others
what you would have them do to you – Matthew 7:12a
My most prized possession: My wedding ring
If I won $1 million, I would: Invest it.
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Position: TE
Height: 6-5
Weight: 255
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Paramus, New Jersey
High School: Bergen Catholic HS
At Stanford: Stanford’s returning starter at tight end, Jim showed great promise a
year ago while starting 11 of 12 games in his redshirt freshman season … He has continued to improve both his blocking and receiving skills and should play a more prominent
role in the Cardinal offense in 2007.
The 2006 Season: Started the final 11 games at tight end for the Cardinal and
finished the year tied for second on the club with 19 catches for 178 yards and one
touchdown … Named to The Sporting News Pac-10 All-Freshman squad … Had at least
one catch in 10 of 12 contests … Caught his first career touchdown on a 19-yard scoring
strike from Trent Edwards at San Jose State (9/6/06) in the team’s second game of the
season and his starting debut … In game three, he had a season-high four catches for 24
yards versus Navy (9/16/06) … Had two receptions in six of Stanford’s 12 games.
The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman tight end.
In High School: Prep All-American by both SuperPrep and PrepStar … Ranked as the
No. 6 tight end in the nation by SuperPrep and the No. 8 overall recruit in the state of New
Jersey … PrepStar ranked him as the No. 1 tight end in the East … Ranked as the No. 7
tight end in the country by ESPN.com, No. 12 on Rivals.com and No. 17 on Scout.com …
Career stats included 66 receptions, 786 yards and five TDs … Defensively, he accounted
for 281 total tackles, 27 tackles-for-loss, 20 sacks and eight interceptions … He started at
both tight end and outside linebacker as a junior and senior … Two-time First Team
All-Bergen County, All-North Jersey and All-League … Named Second Team All-State
following his junior and senior seasons … MVP of State Championship Game in 2003 …
As a senior, he had 28 receptions for 320 yards and one touchdown to go along with 65
tackles, 4.5 sacks and two interceptions … Set school records for receptions and receiving
yards for a tight end … Starting outside linebacker as a sophomore.
Personal Information: Born December 31, 1986 … Science Technology and
Society major … Member of the National Honor Society.
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Nickname: Dray
My greatest athletic moment is: Winning a state
championship
Stadium
The reason I chose Stanford University is: Education
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Bicycles
are useful
The best thing about Stanford is: The weather
The sports team I followed when I was younger: Jets
Barry Sanders
Bridget Bardot
Best book I have read: A Million Little Pieces
Favorite Food: Double bacon cheeseburger
Least Favorite Food: Fish
on: Chicken parmesan
Favorite Movie: The Big Lebowski
Favorite Actor: Ed Norton
Favorite Actress: Olivia Harewood
play me is: Vince Vaughn
Favorite musical group or performer: Saves the Day
life: My father
Building of the pyramids
The favorite place I’ve visited: Newport
Hobbies: Watching movies
My most prized possession: High school state
championship ring
If I won $1 million, I would: Buy my own place
C.J. Easter
Position: CB
Height: 6-0
Weight: 183
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Foster City, California
High School: San Mateo HS
Jim Dray
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At Stanford: Third year in the Cardinal football program after walking on prior to
the 2005 season … Will compete for playing time as a reserve corner and member of
special teams.
The 2006 Season: Did not see any game action as a backup cornerback.
The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman cornerback.
In High School: Started at quarterback and cornerback as a senior at San Mateo
High School … Set the school’s all-time single season passing record with 2376 yards …
Named Team and Offensive MVP in addition to being All-San Mateo County Honorable
Mention and All-Metro Team Honorable Mention following his senior season … As a
junior, helped his team to the Central Coast Section Division III Championship starting
at corner and returning kicks and punts … Also an outstanding baseball player … First
Team All-Peninsula Athletic League and San Mateo High School Offensive Player of the
Year as a junior after batting .455 with 25 stolen bases and two home runs … Was named
San Mateo High Academic Athlete of the Year in the spring of his junior year.
Personal Information: Born September 23, 1987 in Adak, Alaska … Management
Science and Engineering major.
Getting to Know C.J. Easter
Nickname: C.J.
I would describe myself as a person as: Hard working
Adak, Alaska
The reason I love football is: The mental and physical
competition
I pattern my play after: Charles Woodson
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Remember
to keep God first
My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the CCS
Championship in football in high school
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: My first football
practice as a Cardinal
My favorite stadium in which to play is: The C-House
The toughest player I have faced in college is: Mark
Bradford
A friend from another college football team is: Toke
Kefu (Eastern Washington)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: The allaround excellence of the University
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To manage
my time
The best thing about Stanford is: My teammates
My favorite class at Stanford is: Sports Nutrition
programs: The academic standards
The sports team I followed when I was younger: The
Oakland Raiders
Barry Sanders and Deion Sanders
The athlete I admire most is: Timi Wusu
Christina Milian
Christ, Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X
Favorite Food: Cheeseburger
on: Protein shakes
Favorite Movie: Crash
Favorite Actor: Dennis Haysbert
Favorite Actress: Christina Milian
play me is: Usher
Returning an interception 100 yards for a touchdown to
win the Rose Bowl
Favorite musical group or performer: Usher
as: A hard worker who made the best of his abilities
The best advice I ever received was: Everything
happens for a reason
life: My father
Hobbies: Reading about sports
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Happily married and
living comfortably
My advice to youngsters: Keep your faith in God
My most prized possession: My CCS championship ring
If I won $1 million, I would: Buy something for each of
my family members and invest the rest
We would get paid
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Position: DE
Height: 6-6
Weight: 275
Year: Junior
Hometown: Mesquite, Texas
High School: North Mesquite HS
Pronunciation: Puh-nell Egg-bow
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Position: RB
Height: 6-1
Weight: 195
Year: Senior
Hometown: Acworth, Georgia
High School: Harrison HS
At Stanford: An athletic and gifted defensive end, this could be the season Pannel
At Stanford: Fifth-year senior who will provide quality depth at the running back
establishes himself as one of the league’s top defensive linemen … Suffered a broken
leg in game four of the 2005 season and played the entire 2006 season at less than full
strength … He has shown the ability to be an active force capable of putting pressure on
the quarterback and creating havoc in the offensive backfield … Has great size, speed and
quickness for a defensive end … His continued improvement will be a key factor for the
Cardinal defense in 2007.
The 2006 Season: Posted a career-high 45 tackles (25 solo, 20 assisted) to lead all
Stanford defensive linemen, while tying for the team lead with 5.5 tackles-for-loss for 17
yards … Started all 12 contests at defensive end … Had a career-best seven tackles in the
season-opener at Oregon, while picking up a career-best 2.0 tackles-for-loss at Arizona
State … Had a career-high five solo tackles at Washington … Had a sack at Arizona State
and a half-sack against Navy … Had five or more tackles in five games.
The 2005 Season: After playing a reserve role through the first three games of the
season, Pannel earned himself a spot in the starting lineup in game four at Washington State
… But, on October 8 in Pullman, Wash. – on the second to last play of the game – Pannel
suffered a broken leg and was forced to miss the rest of the season … He finished the year
with 15 total tackles, 2.5 tackles-for-loss, one quarterback sack, two pass breakups and one
QB hurry … In the season opener at Navy, in his first collegiate game, he accounted for six
tackles, a sack and a tackle-for-loss … The next week against UC Davis, he had four tackles,
an assisted tackle-for-loss and a pass breakup … Prior to his injury against Washington State,
he had four tackles, a tackle-for-loss and a quarterback hurry.
In High School: Played tight end and defensive end for North Mesquite High School
in Texas … SuperPrep named him to its All-Southwest team … First Team All-District
12-5A as a defensive end following his senior season when he accounted for 54 tackles,
four sacks, three fumble recoveries and three blocked field goals … Played in a Wing-T
offense that focused on running the ball … Did not play football as a junior to focus on
academics … Played only one season of varsity football … Named All-State Academic
and McDonald’s Scholar-Athlete following his senior season … Also played basketball,
earning two varsity letters.
Personal Information: Born March 23, 1986 … Management Science and
Engineering major … Member of the National Honor Society.
position and be the team’s top kickoff return specialist … Has carried the ball 85 times
for 276 yards to go along with 19 receptions the past three years … Stanford’s leading
rusher in 2005 and leading kick return specialist in 2006 … Will compete for playing
time at running back in 2007 … Two-year letterwinner.
The 2006 Season: Played in all 12 games as a reserve running back and Stanford’s
kickoff return specialist … Led the team with 16 kick returns for 349 yards and a 21.8
yard average … Posted career-bests of six kick returns for 151 yards against Oregon State,
including a career-best 35-yarder that was the second longest kick return by a Stanford
player in 2006 … Had a 32-yard return versus Navy … Rushed 11 times for 32 yards and
had one reception for eight yards.
The 2005 Season: Although he did not start a game, Jason was a key component
of the Cardinal offense and wound up as the team’s leading rusher … He played in 10
games and finished with a team-high 248 yards rushing on 72 carries … He also had 18
receptions, tops among Cardinal running backs, for 135 yards … In the season-opener
at Navy, he rushed for a career-high 63 yards on 10 carries while also catching two passes
for 18 yards … He had a career-long 28 yard rush, which ended up being the longest run
by a Cardinal running back the entire season … He carried the ball 12 times for 62 yards
at Oregon and six times for 33 yards and his only TD of the year at USC … Had three
catches for 31 yards in Stanford’s win at Washington State.
The 2004 Season: Received limited playing time as a reserve running back …
Appeared in the first two games of the season versus San Jose State and BYU … Had one
carry in each game for a net of minus four yards.
The 2003 Season: Did not play as a true freshman running back.
In High School: An All-American running back who accounted for 3850 yards and
32 touchdowns rushing and receiving during his junior and senior seasons … Listed
among the nation’s top running back prospects by every recruiting source … SuperPrep
named him to its Elite 100 team, an All-American and the No. 10 running back in the
country while also ranking him as the No. 4 recruit in the state of Georgia … Lemming’s
ranked Evan as the No. 11 athlete and No. 16 safety in the country … Rivals.com had
Evans as the No. 12 running back in the nation while TheInsiders.com rated him No. 17
nationally … Member of Max Emfinger’s Ultimate Super 11 team … PrepStar Dream
Team as one of the Top 100 recruits in the nation … PrepStar also ranked him the No. 13
running back in the country and No. 2 in the Southeast … Rushed for 1375 yards and 15
TDs as a junior and over 1200 yards and 15 TDs his senior season … As a senior, he also
caught 30 passes for 438 yards and five touchdowns and averaged over 40 yards per kickoff return … As a defensive back, he accounted for 48 tackles, five interceptions and 29
pass breakups as a senior … Named All-State and All-County as a senior … Chosen the
County Offensive Player of the Year … Atlanta Journal Constitution Super Southern 100,
Georgia Top 50 and Georgia Super 11 … Helped his prep team to a 56-6 record during
his four years … Finalist for the Watkins Award as the top African-American StudentAthlete in the country.
Personal Information: Born September 7, 1984 … Communication major …
Comes from a football family … Father, Terry, was an All-American defensive back
at North Carolina Central University … Brother, Brandon, was a defensive back at
Northwestern and a member of the 2000 Big Ten Championship team.
Egboh’s Career Statistics
Year
2005
2006
Totals
UT
9
25
34
AT
6
20
26
Getting to Know Pannel Egboh
Nickname: Peazy
I would describe myself as a person as: Dedicated
I pattern my play after: Jevon Kearse
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Pray more
often
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to Lil Jon
My greatest athletic moment is: Playing high school
basketball and going three rounds in the playoffs
Dallas Cowboys
Charles Haley
The athlete I admire most is: Hakeem “The Dream”
Olajuwon
My family
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TT
15
45
60
Sack-Yds
1-2
1.5-8
2.5-10
TFL-Yds
2.5-4
5.5-17
8.0-21
Int-Yds
0-0
0-0
0-0
on: Spaghetti
play me is: Tom “Tiny” Lister, Jr.
My ultimate Sportscenter highlight would be: Dunking
the ball over defenders in the second round of my high
school playoffs
If I were not playing college football, I would be: In
a marching band
The best advice I ever received was: Never forget
where you came from
life: My father
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the NFL or an
orthopedic surgeon
My advice to youngsters: Academics is key
If I won $1 million, I would: Buy my parents a new home
Jason Evans’ Career Stats
Year Att.
2004
2
2005
72
2006
11
Totals 85
YG
0
268
35
303
YL
4
20
3
27
Net Avg.
-4 -2.0
248
3.4
32
2.9
276
3.2
2 0 0 7
TD
0
1
0
1
Lg. Rec. Yds. Avg.
0
0
0
0
28
18 135
7.5
8
1
8
8.0
28
19 143
7.5
S t a n f o r d
TD
0
0
0
0
Lg.
0
16
8
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Player biographies
Getting to Know Jason Evans
Nickname: Sour Grapes
I would describe myself as a person as: Enthusiastic
and outgoing
What people don’t know about me is: I am fluent in
American Sign Language
The reason I love football is: The teammates
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Cartoons on the bus ride
over and my famous pre-game stretch
Angeles Coliseum at night
A friend from another college football teams is: Scott
Lenahan (North Carolina)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: It’s the
perfect opportunity
The best thing about Stanford is: The football players
My favorite class at Stanford is: Greek Mythology
My least favorite class at Stanford is: Physics 50
programs: We are a real family
Detroit Lions
Favorite Website: dictionary.com
Best book I have read: Samson Agonistes
Favorite Food: Cube steak
on: Hamburger Helper
Favorite Movie: Way too many to choose from, my
collection surpasses all others
Favorite TV Shows: Heroes, Naruto, Entourage, Curb
Your Enthusiasm
Favorite Actor: Eddie Murphy
Favorite Actress: The lady from Deja Vu
play me is: Mos Def
Favorite musical groups or performers: Ludacris,
Gnarles Barkley
If I were not playing college football, I would be: Just
Livin’ the Dream!
as: Someone who brought something else to the program
The best advice I ever received was: “Get up field”
– Terry Evans
life: My brother
When Carrot Top first started his cycle
The place I’d most like to visit: Georgia
The favorite place I’ve visited: England
Hobbies: Video games, facebook, movies
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Sour graping
something or somebody
My advice to youngsters: “If you wanna be somebody,
and you wanna go somewhere, you better wake up and
pay attention.” – Whoopi Goldberg, Sister Act 2
My most prized possession: My DVDs
If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a better entertainment
system, and a Hat too
Kris Evans
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Position: CB Height: 6-0
Weight: 188
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Monroe, Michigan
High School: Monroe HS
At Stanford: Will compete for increased playing time at cornerback … Third-year
sophomore who helps give the Cardinal added depth in the secondary … Still has three
years of eligibility remaining … Could also be a member of Stanford’s special teams.
The 2006 Season: Earned his first varsity letter as a reserve cornerback and member of Stanford’s special teams … Played in all 12 games and registered four total tackles.
In High School: Talented defensive back and running back from the state of
Michigan who was recognized as one of the nation’s top recruits … SuperPrep and
PrepStar named Chris to their All-Midwest Teams … He was rated among the top prospects in the state of Michigan: No. 18 by the Detroit Free Press and No. 34 by the Detroit
News … As a senior, he rushed for 1310 yards (8.5 ypr) and 14 touchdowns while also
returning two kickoffs for touchdowns … As a cornerback, he had 40 tackles and an
interception … He earned First Team All-League, All-Region, All-Metro and All-Western
Michigan as a running back … As a junior, he was named First Team All-League and AllRegion as both a defensive back and running back … Participated in track and basketball
as well … Three-time All-League selection in basketball … Best times in track included
10.8 in the 100m, 21.8 in the 200m and 48.7 in the 400m.
Personal Information: Born July 11, 1987 … Sociology major … Named one of
10 scholar-athletes in the state of Michigan in 2004-05.
Kris Evans’ Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
2 0 0 7
UT
2
2
AT
2
2
S t a n f o r d
TT
4
4
Sack-Yds
0-0
0-0
F o o t b a l l
TFL-Yds
0-0
0-0
Int-Yds
0-0
0-0
Getting to Know Kris Evans
Nickname: Kris or KE
I would describe myself as a person as: I chill
What people don’t know about me is: I was once a
pro gamer
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Continue to
pursue more knowledge and education
My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the Michigan
state indoor DMR with my friends
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Riding the largest
and fastest roller coaster in the world (Millennium Force)
The teammate I admire the most is: Nick Sanchez
The reason I chose Stanford University is: The players
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Many other
idealogical views of the world
The best thing about Stanford is: The atmosphere
My favorite class at Stanford is: The fate of reason
philosophy class
My least favorite class at Stanford is: PWR 1
programs: The player bonds and constant hard work
The sports team I followed when I was younger: 49ers
No one
The athlete I admire most is: Mia Hamm
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: God
Best book I have read: Harry Potter series
Favorite Food: Spaghetti
on: Spaghetti
Favorite TV Show: Smallville
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: An
interception returned for a touchdown to win the game
Running track at Michigan State
as: A great athlete as well as individual
The best advice I ever received was: Learn from these
experiences whether they are negative or positive
life: My mother
first Million Man March
The place I’d most like to visit: Ebiza, Italy
The favorite place I’ve visited: Cancún, Mexico
Hobbies: Sleeping, playing video games and playing poker
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: A well established
businessman and two years from retirement
My advice to youngsters: Have fun
If I won $1 million, I would: Save half and invest the rest
I would make summers totally off but that’s the whole
point of college football!
Coby Fleener
Position: TE
Height: 6-6
Weight: 220
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Lemont, Illinois
High School: Joliet Catholic Academy
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In High School: Coby has the size to play tight end and the speed to play wide
receiver … He caught 34 balls for 706 yards (20.4 average) and eight touchdowns as a
senior while earning a reputation as one of the state’s top prospects … Scout.com ranked
him as the No. 17 recruit in Illinois and No. 1 tight end, as well as No. 39 among tight
ends nationally … Rivals.com ranked him No. 15 in the state and the No. 40 tight end
prospect in the country … PrepStar named him to its All-Midwest Team while Tom
Lemming named him to the All-State team … Following his senior season, he earned AllConference, All-Area, All-State and Academic All-State honors … Played safety, tight end
and wide receiver as a junior … Also a standout basketball player … All-Area selection as
a junior in basketball.
of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and an Illinois State Scholar.
Getting to Know Coby Fleener
Nickname: Coby
I would describe myself as a person as: Trustworthy
What people don’t know about me is: I was born 11
lbs. 3 oz.
The reason I love football is: I am competitive, and I
always want to win
I pattern my play after: Greg Olsen
to the needs of others
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Saying a prayer during
the National Anthem
Currently on my iPod: A little bit of everything
My greatest athletic moment is: Receiving my first
scholarship offer
My favorite stadium in which to play is: Soldier Field
A friend from another college football team is: Aaron
Nagel (Notre Dame)
combination of excellent academics and athletics
The Bears
Walter Payton
Abraham Lincoln, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Best book I have read: Leading With the Heart by Coach K
Least Favorite Food: Mayonnaise
on: Anything I could put in the microwave
Favorite Movie: The Green Mile
Favorite TV Show: Boston Legal
Favorite Actor: Bruce Willis
Favorite Actress: Julia Roberts
play me is: George Clooney
Catching the game-winning overtime touchdown in the
National Championship Game
as: The best receiver to ever have played at Stanford
The best advice I ever received was: Prove everyone
wrong
life: My mom
writing of the Declaration of Independence
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Playing professional
football
My advice to youngsters: Never let anyone tell you that
you can’t do something
My most prized possession: My phone
Make one bowl the National Championship Game
every year
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Player biographies
Alex Fletcher
Position: OG
Year: Junior
Hometown: Old
High School: St.
Height: 6-3
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Weight: 295
Brookville, New York
Anthony’s HS
Jason Forcier
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Position: QB
Height: 6-2
Weight: 208
Year: Sophomore
High School: St. Augustine HS
Last School: Michigan
Pronunciation: Force-ee-a
At Stanford: Alex started the first possible 20 contests of his Cardinal career on the
At Stanford: Joined the Cardinal program in 2007 after playing two seasons at
offensive line in 2005 and ’06 with 12 starts at center (including the team’s first nine
games in 2006) and eight at right guard before missing Stanford’s final three contests
of the ’06 season due to injury … He is expected to be one of the team’s top offensive
lineman in 2007 and the starter at right guard … Has the ability and potential to earn
postseason honors … Came to Stanford from St. Anthony’s High School in New York as
one of the nation’s top recruits.
The 2006 Season: Alex came into the season the expected starter at one offensive
guard spot, but injuries forced him to move to center … He wound up starting the first
nine games of the year at center before an injury forced him to miss the final three games
of the year … He was a 2006 Preseason First Team All-Pac-10 selection by Phil Steele’s
College Football Magazine as well as a Second Team selection by The Sporting News.
The 2005 Season: The only member of the Cardinal’s offensive line to start all 11
games … He was the team’s starter at right guard for eight games, but injuries forced him
to start three games at center … The Sporting News named him an Honorable Mention
Freshman All-American and First Team Freshman All-Pac-10 … His teammates voted
him winner of the Menlo-Atherton Trophy as the team’s Most Outstanding Freshman.
The 2004 Season: Did not play in 2004 as a true freshman center and guard …
Winner of the Greg Piers Award as the team’s Most Outstanding Offensive Service Team
Player.
In High School: SuperPrep named him to its Elite 50 team as one of the best prospects in the nation … Consensus prep All-American from St. Anthony’s High School in
New York … SuperPrep ranked him No. 34 on its list of the nation’s top recruits … They
also ranked him as the No. 1 prospect in the state of New York and the No. 3 offensive
line prospect in the nation … Rivals.com ranked him as the No. 2 offensive line recruit
in the country and the No. 1 recruit in New York … TheInsiders.com named him to the
24-man All-American team, the No. 20 recruit in the nation and No. 2 offensive line
prospect in the country … EA Sports First Team All-American … Two-time First Team
All-State, All-Long Island, All-City and All-Suburbs following his junior and senior seasons … Nike Camp All-American … U.S. Army All-American selection … Captain of the
East team at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
Personal Information: Born September 5, 1986 … Science, Technology and
Society major … Member of the National Honor Society … U.S. Army Scholar-Athlete
… Father, Steven, played football at Princeton.
Michigan, where he was a reserve quarterback … After a record-breaking prep career,
Jason went to Michigan in 2005 as one of the nation’s top quarterbacks out of St.
Augustine High School … He will sit out the 2007 season due to NCAA transfer rules,
but will have two more years of eligibility remaining in 2008 and 2009.
At Michigan: Earned first varsity letter in 2006 as a reserve quarterback … Played
QB in six games … Completed 3-of-3 passing for 30 yards … Took first career snaps in
season-opener against Vanderbilt … Completed both pass attempts for 21 yards versus
Central Michigan … First career completion was a nine-yard pass to Carson Butler
against the Chippewas … Added a 12-yard toss to Greg Mathews versus CMU … Gained
two yards against the Chippewas on his first career rush attempt … Played on the last
series at Minnesota … Saw action at quarterback versus Michigan State … Played final
series at quarterback versus Northwestern … Tossed a nine-yard pass and gained 12 yards
on a keeper at Indiana … Did not see game action as a true freshman in 2005.
In High School: Attended Santa Ana Mater Dei High School before transferring to
St. Augustine High School as a senior (2004) … Two-year starter at signal caller for Mater
Dei as a sophomore and junior, and at St. Augustine as a senior … Completed 301-of500 passes for 4285 yards and 50 touchdowns as a junior and senior … Rushed for 1815
yards and scored 24 TDs during final two years … Completed 204-of-319 attempts for
a San Diego high school record 2915 yards and 40 touchdowns with eight interceptions
as a senior … Rushed for 1014 yards and 16 scores senior year … Connected on 97-of181 passes for 1370 yards and 10 TDs as a junior … Rushed 132 times for 801 yards and
eight touchdowns as a junior … Gained First Team All-State honors as a senior … Serra
League Offensive Player of the Year as a junior … Three-star prospect, No. 48 player in
California and No. 15 dual-threat quarterback nationally according to Rivals.com …
Rated an All-West Region prospect by Prep Star Magazine … Collegefootballnews.com
ranked him as No. 41 quarterback prospect in nation … First Team All-State underclassman as a sophomore and junior … Selected to play in California North-South Game …
Ran track for two years and played basketball for three seasons … Clocked 10.8 in 100
meters and a time of 22.3 in 200 meter dash as a sophomore.
Personal Information: Born April 12, 1986 … Undeclared major … Father,
Michael, played quarterback at the University of San Diego.
Getting to Know Alex Fletcher
Nickname: Fletch
I would describe myself as a person as: Intense and
ambitious
What people don’t know about me is: I was a highly
ranked tennis player when I was 12
The reason I love football is: It is legal combat and my
teammates
I pattern my play after: Nobody
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Hang out with
C-los … great guy
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Puking because I feel
better after
Currently on my iPod: Jessica Simpson
My greatest athletic moment is: Beating Navy in
Annapolis with my family and friends in attendance
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: In South Bend
laying out Victor Abiamari on our sidelines
The teammates I admire the most are: All of the nonscholarship players
Angeles Coliseum
The toughest player I have faced in college is: Haloti
Ngata (Oregon)
Friends from other college football teams are: C.J.
Bacher (Northwestern), Brandon Robinson (Boston
College), Matt Hahn (Penn State), John-Kevin Dolce
(Virginia)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: For life
after football
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My favorite class at Stanford is: MS&E 193
My least favorite class at Stanford is: French 3
programs: The type of success that the players have
after they graduate in anything that they do
Yankees, Giants, Knicks
The athlete I admire most is: John Starks
The people I admire most are: Jesse Rogers, Jim Stump
Favorite Food: BBQ
Least Favorite Food: Salmon
Favorite TV Shows: Entourage, SportsCenter, NFL Total
Access
Playing college lacrosse
as: A great football player
life: My mom
One moment in history I wish I could have seen: My
dad playing football
The place I’d most like to visit: Australia
The favorite place I’ve visited: Cabo
Hobbies: Working out and CPG
My advice to youngsters: Hard work does not guarantee
you anything, but without it you don’t have a chance
My most prized possession: The cross in my backpack
If I won $1 million, I would: Invest
Pay the players
Getting to Know Jason Forcier
Nickname: JForce
I would describe myself as a person as: A leader
What people don’t know about me is: I started working
for the family business at six years old
The reason I love football is: The parallels to life
I pattern my play after: Myself (intensity of a linebacker,
playmaker and leadership of a quarterback)
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Only control
what is in my power
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Relax
Currently on my iPod: Everything you can think of, except
country
My greatest athletic moment is: First collegiate pass
at Michigan
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Earning a full
scholarship
My favorite stadium in which to play is: The
opposition’s
The toughest player I have faced in college is: A.J.
Hawk (Ohio State)
A friend from another college football team is: Chad
Henne (Michigan)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: Elite
academics/football
Detroit Lions
Troy Aikman
The athlete I admire most is: Johnny Unitas
Favorite Website: Google connects you to anything
Best book I have read: Johnny Unitas
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Favorite Food: Mexican
Least Favorite Food: I love it all
Favorite Movie: 300
Favorite TV Show: ESPN
Favorite Actor: Jim Carrey
play me is: Will Ferrell
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Last
second national championship touchdown pass
Favorite musical group or performer: Red Hot Chili
Peppers
Studying a lot more
as: A successful alum
The best advice I ever received was: Work hard and
do the right thing
life: My parents
The place I’d most like to visit: Atlantas (Bahamas)
The favorite place I’ve visited: Home
Hobbies: Working out, studying, going to beach, hanging
out with the family
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Happy and successful
My advice to youngsters: Believe in yourself
My most prized possession: My scholarship, soon to be
Stanford degree
If I won $1 million, I would: Buy my parents nice cars and
then invest the rest
Playoff system
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Player biographies
Andrew Fowler
Position: MLB
Height: 6-2
Weight: 220
Year: Sophomore
High School: The Bishop’s School
Last School: Williams College
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At Stanford: Attended Division III Williams College in Williams, Massachusetts, as
a true freshman in 2006-07 and helped the Ephs win the NESCAC league championship
with an 8-0 record in 2006 … Transferred to Stanford during the summer of 2007 …
Played middle linebacker and was the team’s snapper a year ago.
In High School: Four-year letterwinner in football at The Bishop’s School in San
Diego …Two-time First Team All-Coastal League as a tight end and linebacker… All-CIF
Academic First Team in 2005… Led San Diego County with 144 tackles and averaged
14.4 tackles per game as a senior in 2005 … As a junior, he recorded 126 tackles ... Also
a four-year letterwinner in baseball … All-CIF selection as a sophomore and junior
… 2006 Puma Preseason All-American … Team captain in football and baseball in
his junior and senior year … National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame
Scholar-Athlete award winner … San Diego Union Tribune Scholar-Athlete … Spanish
National Honor Society … Two-time recipient of the Roundtable Award for leadership.
Personal Information: Born January 12, 1988 … Undeclared major.
Getting to Know Andrew Fowler
I would describe myself as a person as: Tenacious
What people don’t know about me is: I love to cook
The reason I love football is: The camaraderie and contact
I pattern my play after: Donnie Edwards
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Yoga
Currently on my iPod: The Stones, Ice Cube, Common
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Getting into Stanford
A friend from another college football team is: Eric
Anderson (Williams College)
challenge in the classroom and on the football field
Chargers
John Lynch
The athlete I admire most is: Lou Gehrig
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Bill Gates
The three people in history I admire most are: Teddy
Roosevelt, Douglas McArthur and Mark Antony
Favorite Website: pandora.com
Best book I have read: Freakonomics
Favorite Food: Spicy tuna roll
on: Anything I can grill
Favorite Movie: Snatch
Favorite TV Show: Rome
Favorite Actress: Sienna Miller
play me is: Matt Damon
My ultimate Sportscenter highlight would be: Forcing
a fumble while a teammate scoops and scores
Favorite musical group or performer: Kanye West
culinary school
as: Tough
The best advice I ever received was: Never, never,
never give up
life: My mother
battle at Thermopylae
The favorite place I’ve visited: St. Petersburg
Hobbies: Surfing
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Happy
My advice to youngsters: Hit the books as hard as your
opponents
My most prized possession: LT autograph
Jonathan Frink
Position: ILB
Height: 6-2
Weight: 230
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Oxford, Mississippi
High School: Oxford HS
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Getting to Know Jonathan Frink
Nickname: Frinktrain
I would describe myself as a person as: Relentless
and committed
What people don’t know about me is: I like musicals
and pepperoni pizza
The reason I love football is: Competition
I pattern my play after: Watching and studying other great
players who have the warrior instinct … domination
that’s what it’s about
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Pray first, learn
patience and remember God has given me the ability
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Staying calm
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: A big hit against
Clarksdale in my first game back from injury
Stadium – nothing better than winning at home!
Jamison Hughes (Mississippi) – “Water covers two-thirds
of the earth, we covered the rest”
The reason I chose Stanford University is: Academics
was always a factor and coach Harbaugh’s enthusiasm
and confidence to win
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Stanford
is a place where dedication to help students succeed in
all areas exists
The best thing about Stanford is: The campus
programs: I can have it all … academics and be a
contributing player as Stanford claims its rightful position
in the Pac-10
Indiana Hoosiers because my brother, Jamil, was a
defensive tackle and I liked watching the versatility of
Antwaan Randle El
Corey Gatewood
Position: WR
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Randolph, Massachusetts
High School: Belmont Hill School
… He was ranked by Scout.com as the No. 2 linebacker in the state, No. 12 overall
recruit in Mississippi and No. 25 linebacker prospect in the country … First Team
All-State as a senior after recording 104 total tackles, three sacks and a fumble recovery … PrepStar named him to its All-Southeast team … Selected to participate in
the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game following his senior season … Also chosen
Mississippi Coaches’ Association 4A Defensive Player of the Year, First Team All-Area
and All-Region … As a junior, Jonathan had 146 tackles in leading his team to the North
State Championship Game … He was named First Team All-State and the 4A Defensive
Player of the Year … Competed in the shot put and discus on the track team, and was an
All-Regional selection in basketball … 2005 Tri-Athlete Award winner … State Track and
Field Championship Award.
of the Mu Alpha Theta Math Society, University of Mississippi Accelerated Studies
Program and Trent Lott Leadership Program.
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In High School: The top receiver prospect in the state of Massachusetts and one
of the mostly highly regarded in the nation … Corey was ranked by Scout.com as the
No. 7 recruit in the state and the No. 1 receiver … Rivals.com rated him among the Top
50 receiver prospects in the country and PrepStar named him to the All-East team …
Named to Scout.com’s New England Top 15 team … Although a top receiver prospect,
Corey played running back and defensive back as a senior in high school … He rushed
for over 1000 yards and scored 21 TDs while picking off four passes in leading his team to
an undefeated season and a league championship … He was named the league’s Co-MVP,
First Team All-League and All-New England, and was chosen to play in the Massachusetts
All-Star Game … Three-time First Team All-League selection … As a junior, he had 22
catches for over 500 yards and 12 touchdowns along with six interceptions … Earned AllNew England honors as a receiver … First Team All-League as a sophomore while recording six interceptions … Four-year varsity basketball player and three-time All-League
selection … Competed in the 100m, 200m, 4x100 and long jump in track and field …
All-New England honors in all four events … Best marks are 10.6 in the 100m, 21.98 in
the 200m and 22-0 in the long jump.
Personal Information: Born July 13, 1988 … Undeclared major … Member of the
National Honor Society and Chinese National Honor Society.
Getting to Know Corey Gatewood
In High School: Comes to Stanford as one of the top recruits out of Mississippi
When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Me.
I grew up in Bloomington, Indiana, watching players like
my brother, Jamil, Rex Grossman and Antwaan since I was
seven years old
The athlete I admire most is: Ray Lewis because of his
work ethic
The person I admire most is: Jamil Frink because of
how he has handled adversity … he told me, it’s not the
90% of what happens that matters only 10% on how you
chose to deal with it
Nelson Mandela and Mr. Cook
Favorite Websites: Rivals.com, Scout.com and facebook.
com
Best book I have read: Long Walk To Freedom
Favorite Food: Chicken tenders and honey buns
Least Favorite Food: Milk
If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on:
Southern cooking greens, catfish and red velvet cake
If I were not playing college football, I would be: A
hockey player
as: A relentless player with a quiet spirit
The best advice I ever received was: Always go beyond
what is expected and learn to think outside the box
life: My mom
The favorite place I’ve visited: Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania – I love Philly cheesesteaks
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: NFL player or
corporate liaison in business … I like being a team player
My advice to youngster: Always have a plan B and keep
academics first
My most prized possession: My signed team football
If I won $1 million, I would: Learn how to utilize the
money in a positive way and donate to food banks
Nicknames: Showtime, Greatwood
I would describe myself as a person as: Diverse
What people don’t know about me is: I speak Chinese
The reason I love football is: It’s an escape from life’s
daily tasks
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Praying to God and
listening to music
My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the New
England Championship
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Acceptance to
Stanford
The teammate I admire the most is: The one who
wants to win
A friend from another college football team is: Daniel
Williams (Tennessee)
The best thing about Stanford is: The strong balance of
academics and athletics
programs: Athlete’s intelligence
Jerry Rice
The people I admire most are: God and my parents
Jesus Christ
Favorite Food: Anything off grandma’s stove
Favorite TV Show: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Favorite Actor: Chris Tucker
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Kickoff
return touchdown to win the national championship with
no time left
Favorite musical group or performer: Lil Wayne
as: A good example both on and of the field
The best advice I ever received was: Always consider
your options
Moses part the sea
The favorite place I’ve visited: Bermuda
If I won $1 million, I would: Invest and give some to charity
Create a playoff system
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Toby Gerhart
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Position: RB
Height: 6-1
Weight: 226
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Norco, California
High School: Norco HS
Pronunciation: Gare-heart
At Stanford: Toby came to Stanford as one of the nation’s top two-sport athletes
in football and baseball and after his freshman season, it’s easy to see why … He had an
immediate impact on both the Cardinal football and baseball teams as a true freshman
a year ago … In football, he was the team’s second leading rusher, played in all 12 games
and was an integral part of the Cardinal offense … In baseball, he also earned a spot in
the starting lineup as a left fielder and was one of the team’ top threats … He finished the
year hitting .289 with two home runs and 12 RBI … Great prospect in both football and
baseball … Will once again play a key role for the Cardinal in 2007 as he will be one of
Stanford’s top offensive players … A very tough, aggressive, hard-nosed football player.
The 2006 Season: Stanford’s second-leading rusher as a true freshman in 2006
with 375 yards on 106 rushes for a 3.5 yards per carry average … Had 261 yards on 62
rushes over his first six games before slowing to 113 on 44 carries in his final six contests
… Stanford’s leading rusher on four occasions in 2006 at Oregon (16-55), at San Jose
State (13-82), versus Navy (9-40) and at UCLA (12-32) … Had Stanford’s second-longest
run of 2006 when he broke free for a 38-yarder at San Jose State … Also accounted for 15
catches for 124 yards … Had a season-high four receptions for 31 yards versus Navy …
Played in all 12 games with one start (at UCLA) … Several games midway through the
season when he battled injuries and was limited … Earned his first varsity letter.
In Baseball: Had a promising rookie campaign on the diamond as an outfielder, hitting .289 (33-114) with a pair of homers, 12 RBI and three stolen bases … Added 23 runs
scored, four doubles, 43 total bases, four walks, seven hit by pitches (tied for second on
the team) and a sacrifice bunt … Fielded all 36 of his defensive chances successfully for a
perfect 1.000 fielding percentage … Limited to 30 games and 23 starts primarily due to a
broken right forearm suffered when he was hit by a pitch in a game at Texas on February
17 … Was out of action for about seven and a half weeks before returning to the field on
April 10 … Had a career-high eight-game hit streak from April 21 – May 5 shortly after
his return to action … Finished the season on a tear, going 10-for-21 (.476) over his final
six games with four multiple-hit contests during the run … Also had a pair of careerhigh-tying three-hit contests over his last six games versus Pacific and in the season finale
at USC (5/27/07) … Hit .286 with a homer, five RBI and one stolen base in 16 Pac-10
games (11 starts) … Had his first collegiate home run and a career-high three RBI versus
Fresno State (February 10).
In High School: One of the top two-sport stars in California as a senior as he
was regarded as one of the state’s best football and baseball prospects … He broke the
California High School career rushing record by more than 1000 yards while earning the
reputation as one of the premier running backs in the nation … Rushed for an amazing 9622 yards in his career, best all-time in California and the third best in the nation
… As a senior, he rushed for 3233 yards and scored 39 touchdowns while leading his
team to the Division V Southern Section title … He was named a prep All-American
by PrepStar, SuperPrep, EA Sports and Parade Magazine while also being chosen the
Gatorade California Player of the Year … Cal-Hi Sports named him Mr. Football for 2005
and the state’s Player of the Year … SuperPrep.com ranked him the No. 26 running back
in the country and the No. 27 recruit from California while Rivals.com rated him the No.
7 fullback in the country … Other honors as a senior included First Team All-State and
All-CIF, CIF Southern Section Player of the Year, CIF Division V Player of the Year, Los
Angeles Times Player of the Year and the Conference Player and Athlete of the Year … In
baseball, he hit .549 as a junior while being named All-State, All-CIF, All-League and AllCounty … Baseball America named him among the Top 50 high school prospects in the
nation for the 2006 season … Also played three years of basketball.
Personal Information: Born March 28, 1987 … Undeclared major … Member of
the California Scholastic Federation.
Gerhart’s Career Statistics
Year Att.
2006 106
Totals 106
62
YG
403
403
YL
28
28
Net Avg.
375
3.5
375
3.5
TD
0
0
Lg. Rec. Yds. Avg.
38
15 124
8.3
38
15 124
8.3
TD
0
0
Lg.
16
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Getting to Know Toby Gerhart
Nickname: Touchdown Toby
I would describe myself as a person as: Quiet, humble
and competitive
What people don’t know about me is: I am terrified of
horror movies
The reasons I love football are: The competitiveness,
my teammates, and thrill of walking out onto the field
on Saturdays
I pattern my play after: My father
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Be more open
with people and not be so quiet
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Getting nauseous from
being nervous
Currently on my iPod: Anything country
My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the CIF football
championship my senior year
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Being able to play
both baseball and football at Stanford
My favorite stadium in which to play is: Autzen
Stadium (Oregon)
The toughest player I have faced in college is: Rey
Maualuga – USC
A friend from another college football team is: Garth
Gerhart, my brother (Arizona State)
camaraderie of the team, the coaching staff, and mixing
the ability to have fun with the passion to win
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To overcome
adversity on the football field
The best thing about Stanford is: Meeting some of the
most gifted and talented people in the world
programs: We work harder and should commit fewer
mistakes
Green Bay Packers
My dad
The athlete I admire most is: Bo Jackson
Jesse James
Favorite Website: gostanford.com
Favorite Food: Breaded pork chops
Least Favorite Food: Broccoli
on: Mac and cheese
play me is: Josh Hartnett
the game-winning touchdown to capture the Pac-10 title
Favorite musical group or performer: Rascal Flatts
as: A successful two-sport athlete
The best advice I ever received was: Strive to be the
best in the nation, not just your school, area or state
life: My parents
Battle of Troy
The favorite place I’ve visited: New York
Hobbies: Fishing, golfing, camping and going to the
beach/river
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Playing either pro
football or baseball
My advice to youngsters: If you play multiple sports and
love them equally, play them as long as you can
My most prized possession: My cell phone
We get paid
David Green
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Position: PK
Height: 6-1
Weight: 205
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Mission Viejo, California
High School: Mission Viejo HS
In High School: Scout.com rated David the No. 1 kicker in the country and named
him a First Team All-American … Rivals.com ranked him No. 6 nationally … As a senior,
he hit 8-of-10 field goals with a long of 45 yards and put 85% of his kickoffs in the end
zone… Also averaged 41 yards per punt … U.S. Army All-American and Scholar-Athlete
… Three-year starter at both kicker and punter … Two-Time First Team All-League and
All-CIF selection as a junior and senior … Named All-County following his senior season
… During his junior season had 42 touchbacks in 79 kickoffs.
Personal Information: Born April 27, 1989 … Undeclared major … Won top honors at the 2006 Chris Sailor National Kicking Combine for both placekicking and punting
… Wendy’s High School Heisman candidate, California Scholastic Federation Gold Seal
Bearer and National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete.
Getting to Know David Green
I would describe myself as a person as: Well-rounded
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Be disciplined
Currently on my iPod: Keane and Switchfoot
My greatest athletic moment is: Kicking the gamewinning field goal my freshman year
A friend from another college football team is: Bryan
Anger (Cal)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: For its
athletics, academics and great California location
programs: Great athletics and academics
France national soccer team
Zinedine Zidane
The athlete I admire most is: Matt Davenport
The person I admire most is: Jesus Christ
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: With
Lewis and Clark exploring the American West
Christ, our founding fathers and those who serve in the
U.S. military
Favorite Website: Facebook
Best books I have read: Frankenstein and Harry Potter
Favorite Food: Cheese
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on: Eggs
Favorite Movies: Zoolander or 300
Favorite Actor: Ben Stiller
Favorite Actress: Kate Beckinsale
My ultimate Sports Center highlight would be: Kicking
the game-winning field goal from the opposite end zone
in the Rose Bowl
Favorite musical group or performer: Switchfoot
Running for political office
as: A hardworker
The best advice I ever received was: From my mom
life: My parents
American Revolution
The place I’d most like to visit: Germany
The favorite place I’ve visited: Yosemite
Hobbies: Music, volleyball, reading, camping
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Holding political office
My advice to youngsters: Get good grades
My most prized possessions: My Bible and piano
If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a ton of property and build
something that resembles Frontierland at Disneyland
S t a n f o r d
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Player biographies
Levirt Griffin
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Peter Griffin
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Position: DT
Height: 6-4
Weight: 270
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Modesto, California
High School: Modesto HS
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Position: OLB
Height: 6-1
Weight: 225
Year: Senior
Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee
High School: Central HS
At Stanford: Has a chance to compete for a starting spot in his second year at
At Stanford: A former walk-on who is now in position to compete for a starting
Stanford … As a true freshman in 2006, Levirt was an integral part of the rotation on
the defensive front as he played in all 12 games … He will battle for the starting position
at defensive tackle … Will play a key role for Stanford on the defensive line for the next
three seasons.
The 2006 Season: Levirt played in all 12 games as true freshman … A reserve
defensive end, he accounted for five total tackles while earning his first varsity letter.
In High School: Considered among the top recruits in the nation by several recruiting
sources following his senior season at Modesto High School … SuperPrep Magazine named
him to its All-American team and ranked him the No. 41 defensive lineman in the country
and the No. 22 recruit in California … Among defensive ends, he was ranked No. 12 in the
nation and No. 2 in the state of California … Rivals.com had Levirt rated No. 27 among
defensive ends nationally and the No. 46 overall prospect in the state … Named to PrepStar’s
All-West team … Recorded 60 tackles and eight sacks in his senior season … Also had one
receiving touchdown as a tight end … Selected First Team All-League and All-District …
As a junior, he was named First Team All-League and Second Team All-District … Threeyear varsity basketball player and four-year letterwinner in track and field … Second Team
All-League in basketball as a junior … In track, he won the league title in the discus as a
sophomore.
Personal Information: Born February 1, 1988 … Undeclared major … Member of
the California Scholastic Federation … National Football Foundation and College Hall of
Fame Scholar-Athlete award winner.
spot in 2007, Peter is a two-time letterwinner who has seen his playing time increase each
season on The Farm … He played strong safety his first three seasons, then was moved to
inside linebacker last year … This season, he has a chance to earn a starting spot at outside linebacker … Will also fill a key role on all special teams … Fifth-year senior.
The 2006 Season: Moved to inside linebacker for the 2006 campaign … Played
in 10 games, starting one, and earned his second straight varsity letter … Key player on
Stanford’s special teams … Started game #10 at Washington (11/11/06) at inside linebacker … Recorded three total tackles during the year.
The 2005 Season: Earned his first varsity letter as a backup strong safety and special teams player … Accounted for eight total tackles.
The 2004 Season: A reserve strong safety … Did not see any game action.
The 2003 Season: Did not play as a true freshman strong safety.
In High School: One of the top scholar-athletes from Central High School in
Memphis, Tennessee … Played multiple positions throughout his career, including
quarterback, running back, wide receiver, cornerback, free safety, kick returner and punt
returner … Named one of the area’s top “athletes” by The Commercial Appeal … Saw
limited action as a senior due to injury … As a running back, he gained 460 yards on 63
carries, including four touchdowns … Defensively, he led the team in tackles with 68 and
had 10 pass breakups … Named Defensive MVP … All Shelby-Metro and All-Region
honors … Played in the inaugural AXA Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game …
As a junior, he played option quarterback and accounted for 759 yards, including seven
touchdowns … Led the team in tackles and pass breakups … Named MVP and earned
All-Shelby-Metro and All-Region honors … All-Region cornerback as a sophomore …
Three-year letterwinner in track and field as a decathlete … Also competed in the state
meet in the 4x800m and 4x400m relays … Named Who’s Who Among American High
School Students … National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame ScholarAthlete.
Personal Information: Born November 4, 1984 … Political Science major …
Member of the National Honor Society.
Griffin’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
UT
3
3
AT
2
2
TT
5
5
Getting to Know Levirt Griffin
Nickname: Virt
I would describe myself as a person as: Multifaceted
What people don’t know about me is: I am shy
The reason I love football is: The intensity and passion of
the game as well as the camaraderie of the team
I pattern my play after: No Man
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Just be
myself at all times
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to my iPod and
dancing in the locker room
Currently on my iPod: Weezy F. Baby
My greatest athletic moment is: Yet to be determined
The teammate I admire the most is: Udeme Udofia
Friends from other college football teams are: Mark
Roberts (Fresno State), Reggie Mason (UC Davis)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: The family
like atmosphere of the team and the opportunity to
compete at the highest level in the classroom and on
the field
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: That I am
capable of more than I had ever imagined
The best thing about Stanford is: The great people that
you meet
My favorite class at Stanford is: Alpine Archeology
My least favorite classes at Stanford are: IHUM and PWR
Tennessee Titans
Barry Sanders
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S t a n f o r d
Sack-Yds
0-0
0-0
TFL-Yds
0-0
0-0
Int-Yds
0-0
0-0
Favorite Website: datpiff.com
Favorite Food: My mom’s cooking
Least Favorite Food: Chittlins
on: Whatever I want… I’m a chef
Forcing a fumble on the quarterback in the National
Championship Game and returning it for a touchdown
Favorite musical groups or performers: R. Kelly or
Musiq Soulchild
bored straight A student
as: A great player, teammate, friend and person
The best advice I ever received was: Anything is
possible with prayer and the help of God
life: My parents
The place I’d most like to visit: Europe
The favorite place I’ve visited: Japan
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Happily married with
a successful career
My advice to youngsters: Do not go through life just
trying to get by … do something positive with it so you
can impact others’ lives
My most prized possession: My Bible
If I won $1 million, I would: Win another one
Do away with all of the limitations on receiving money
F o o t b a l l
Griffin’s Career Statistics
Year
2005
2006
Totals
UT
4
1
5
AT
4
2
6
Getting to Know Peter Griffin
Nicknames: Griff, Hammer, Kandyman
What people don’t know about me is: I’m afraid of
raccoons, especially the bear-sized ones at Stanford
The reason I love football is: It pushes me to my physical
and mental limits
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to crunk music
and praying
My favorite stadium in which to play is: The Los Angeles
Coliseum
The reason I chose Stanford University is: It offers the
best combination of academics and athletics
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: That I have
a lot more to learn
The best thing about Stanford is: The resources
programs: The players here are students first, yet they
can compete athletically with anyone in the nation
The sports team I followed when I was younger: San
Francisco 49ers
Deion Sanders
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Muhammad Ali
Best book I have read: The Da Vinci Code
Favorite Food: My grandma’s spaghetti, dad’s barbecue
and mom’s pecan pie
TT
8
3
11
Sack-Yds
0-0
0-0
0-0
TFL-Yds
0-0
0-0
0-0
Int-Yds
0-0
0-0
0-0
Least Favorite Food: Okra
on: Hot Pockets
Favorite Movies: Coming to America and The Five Heartbeats
Favorite TV Show: Jeopardy
Favorite Actress: Angela Bassett
play me is: I guess Sean Patrick Thomas since people
tell me that I look like him, but I disagree
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: It’s the last
play at the Rose Bowl … I come on a blitz, run over the
blocking back and sack the quarterback … he fumbles the
ball; I recover it and score the game winning touchdown
person with a lot of free time
as: One of the hardest hitters in Stanford history
The best advice I ever received was: You can do
anything you set your mind to
life: My mother
“I Have a Dream” speech
The place I’d most like to visit: Jamaica
Hobbies: Watching TV, socializing and fraternity life
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Rich and successful
My advice to youngsters: Put your all into everything you
do and your dreams will come true
If I won $1 million, I would: I’ll show you in a couple of years
Football players would get paid
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Player biographies
Austin Gunder
Position: TE
Height: 6-5
Weight: 255
Year: Junior
Hometown: Red Lion, Pennsylvania
High School: Red Lion HS
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At Stanford: In the mix to receive increased playing time at tight end … Austin has
been a letterwinner in each of the past two seasons as a special teams player and reserve
tight end, playing in a total of 12 games … He was moved to outside linebacker prior to
the 2006 season, but was moved back to tight end before the season began … Can be a
very effective blocker in two and three tight end situations … Two more years of eligibility remaining.
The 2006 Season: Played in seven games as a reserve tight end and special teams player
… Was briefly moved to outside linebacker prior the season, but was moved back to tight end
where he was used in two and three tight end situations … Earned his second varsity letter.
The 2005 Season: Earned a letter as a backup tight end and special teams player.
The 2004 Season: Did not play as a true freshman tight end.
In High School: One of the top prospects from the state of Pennsylvania … Played
both tight end and defensive end his junior and senior seasons at Red Lion High School
… Named All-Northeast by SuperPrep … As a senior, he recorded 65 tackles and five sacks
on defense while catching 12 passes for 250 yards in a run-oriented Wing-T offense …
Also kicked PATs and kickoffs … First Team All-County and All-District … York County
Defensive Player of the Year … During his junior season, he had 50 tackles, four sacks, 11
catches for 220 yards and three touchdowns … Three-year letterwinner in basketball.
Personal Information: Born January 22, 1986 … Mechanical Engineering major
… Two-time Model Airplane world champion … He won the world title in competitions in
the Czech Republic in 2000 and Slovakia in 2002 … Member of the National Honor Society.
Getting to Know Austin Gunder
Nickname: Rocket Man
I would describe myself as a person as: Driven
Currently on my iPod: Country
My greatest athletic moment is: Signing to play for
Stanford
Angeles Coliseum
combination of world-class academics with D-I athletics
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Time
management
Dallas Cowboys
Troy Aikman
grandfather
Favorite Food: Cheeseburger
Least Favorite Food: Brussel sprouts
on: I like to cook
Favorite TV Show: Deadliest Catch
a touchdown to win the National Championship Game
life: My parents
Hobbies: Flying both model and full size airplanes
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Making a lot of money
The BCS
Getting to Know George Halamandaris Favorite Movie: Blazing Saddles
Nickname: G-Holla
I would describe myself as a person as: Competitive
The reasons I love football are: The competitiveness, the
intensity of the game and the camaraderie of the team
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Never be
satisfied and always strive for more
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listen to AC/DC’s “Hells Bells”
Currently on my iPod: “Life’s Been Good to Me So Far,”
Joe Walsh
My greatest athletic moment is: Beating Ventura 14-7 in
the semifinals my junior year
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Receiving a
scholarship offer from Stanford
The reason I chose Stanford University is: It was
simply the best fit for me, athletically and academically
programs: You get to compete with the best on the field
and in the classroom
The sports team I followed when I was younger: Dodgers
Mike Ditka
The athlete I admire most is: Charles Barkley
The three people in history I admire most are: Winston
Churchill, Ernest Hemmingway and Vince Lombardi
Best book I have read: The Wooden Book, John Wooden
Favorite Food: Carne Asada
Least Favorite Food: Bananas
on: Mac and cheese
Derek Hall
Position: OT
Height: 6-7
Weight: 305
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Moorpark, California
High School: Moorpark HS
Pronunciation: Hal-a-man-dare-is
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In High School: Named among the top recruits in the state of California and one of
the top offensive line prospects in the country … All-West selection by PrepStar … Started
28 consecutive games as a junior and senior while leading his high school team to backto-back appearances in the CIF Southern Section finals … Following his junior and senior
seasons, he was named First Team All-Marmonte League and Ventura County All-Academic
… As a senior, he was also chosen First Team All-Ventura County, All-CIF Southern
Section, All-Area and Cal-Hi Sports All-State … Three-year letterwinner in basketball.
Personal Information: Born October 12, 1989 … Undeclared major … Father, Bo,
played college football at Colorado … 2006 National Football Foundation and College
Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete award winner … AP National Scholar Award and four-year
participant in Future Business Leaders of America.
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Position: DT
Height: 6-5
Weight: 277
Hometown: Overland Park, Kansas
High School: Rockhurst HS
At Stanford: Second-year player who figures to see action on the defensive line for
the Cardinal in 2007 … Derek redshirted last year, but is now in position to compete for
increased playing time this season … He should be a key member of the defensive front
for the next four years … Switches from defensive end to defensive tackle this season.
In High School: One of the top recruits in the state of Missouri and in the nation …
Derek played both defensive end and tight end and was ranked among the best defensive
ends in the nation by several recruiting sources … Rivals.com ranked him the No. 17
recruit in the state and the No. 44 defensive end prospect in the country, while SuperPrep.
com tabbed him as the No. 74 DE in the nation … Named to the All-Midlands Team by
both PrepStar and SuperPrep … A First Team All-State selection in his senior year as a
defensive lineman, accounting for 50 tackles and three sacks, along with four receptions
for 60 yards on offense … Also named First Team All-Metro and First Team All-District
for the second consecutive year … Played basketball for four years.
Personal Information: Born November 23, 1987 … Undeclared major … Sports editor of his high school newspaper … Plans to study pre-med and enter the field of pediatrics.
Getting to Know Derek Hall
George Halamandaris #
Favorite Actor: John Belushi
play me is: Andre the Giant
Pancaking a defensive lineman into the end zone with the
running back right behind me for a TD in the Rose Bowl
Favorite musical groups or performers: Lynyrd Skynyrd,
Creedence Clearwater Revival, Journey, Sublime, Tom Petty
as: A winner
The best advice I ever received was: “The harder you
work, the harder it is to lose”
life: My dad
Battle of Thermopylae
The place I’d most like to visit: It’s a tie between the Pro
Football Hall of Fame and Greece
The favorite place I’ve visited: Maui
Hobbies: Lifting weights, playing Risk, reading, hanging out
with friends and sleeping
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Still playing football
My advice to youngsters: We are what we repeatedly
do; excellence, then, is not an act but a habit
My most prized possession: My laptop
If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a Ford Bronco and give
the rest to my parents
Bring back the fumblerooski
Nickname: D Hall
I would describe myself as a person as: Passionate
The reason I love football is: No other game teaches you
about life like football
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Prioritize my life
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to my pre-game
playlist
Currently on my iPod: Lil Wayne, T.I., Avant
My greatest athletic moment is: Opening my first
scholarship offer letter
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Pushing and
overtaking my physical limits
My favorite stadium in which to play is: Stanford Stadium
A friend from another college football team is: Phillip
Strozier (Kansas)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: I want
success on and off the field
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: That there is
so much that I don’t know
The best thing about Stanford is: The sports community
My favorite class at Stanford is: Public Speaking
My least favorite class at Stanford is: Chemistry 31A
programs: The intelligence of its players
Tennessee Titans
Barry Sanders
The athlete I admire most is: Ladanian Tomlinson
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Michael Jordan
2 0 0 7
Best book I have read: The Great Gatsby
Favorite Food: Fried catfish
Least Favorite Food: Grapefruit
on: Ramen noodles
Favorite TV Show: Wayans Brothers
Favorite Actress: Halle Barry
play me is: Boris Kodjoe
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Me
running an interception back for a touchdown
Playing pickup basketball
as: Someone who brought home championships
The best advice I ever received was: Keep options open
life: My dad
“I Have a Dream” speech
The favorite place I’ve visited: New Orleans
Hobbies: Collecting humorous T-shirts
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Stress free; established
My advice to youngsters: You are capable of doing way
more than others tell you
My most prized possession: My framed HS football jersey
If I won $1 million, I would: Spend it
Players would be allowed to be compensated
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Player biographies
Brad Hallick
Position: OT
Height: 6-6
Weight: 293
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Pottsville, Pennsylvania
High School: Pottsville Area HS
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Chris Hobbs
Position: CB Height: 5-9
Weight: 174
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Marietta, Georgia
High School: Marietta HS
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In High School: Considered one of the top recruits in the state and in the East …
At Stanford: Came on last season to become the team’s punt returner as well as play-
Brad was ranked as the No. 54 offensive lineman in the country by Scout.com and No. 58
by Rivals.com … Also ranked as the No. 27 recruit in the state by Rivals.com and No. 34
by Scout.com … Named to PrepStar’s All-East team … First Team Class AAA All-State
by the Associated Press and Pennsylvania Football News, and a member of the Harrisburg
Patriot-News “Platinum 33” team … Three-year starter and leader of his high school
team that reached the state AAA championship game during his junior and senior seasons … Selected to play in the Big-33 Game as a senior in a contest that pits the best 33
players from Pennsylvania against the best 33 from Ohio … Also chosen First Team AllLeague and the league’s Offensive Lineman of the Year … Named to the WNEP-TV Super
16 Dream Team as an Outstanding Scholar-Athlete … First Team All-Region … Honored
as a Schuylkill County Scholar-Athlete.
Personal Information: Born July 28, 1988 … Undeclared major … Member of the
ing a backup role at cornerback … Possesses great speed and quickness and the ability to
make defenders miss … Will also battle for increased playing time in the secondary.
The 2006 Season: Became the team’s punt return specialist in game five … Also
used as a reserve cornerback … He returned 13 punts for 73 yards … Had a season-best
20-yard return versus Oregon State and a 16-yard return against Arizona … Earned his
first varsity letter … Winner of the Phil Moffat Award as the team’s Most Outstanding
Offensive Special Teams Player.
In High School: Started at both wide receiver and cornerback as a junior and
senior at Marietta High School in Georgia … Two-time First Team All-County receiver
… Honorable Mention All-State in 2004 after catching 48 balls for over 850 yards and
10 touchdowns … As a corner, he accounted for 60 tackles, 15 pass breakups and two
interceptions as a senior … Led his team to an 11-1 record and a No. 6 ranking in the
state of Georgia in 2004 … As a junior, he had 35 receptions for 700 yards and seven
TDs to go along with 40 tackles, five pass breakups, three interceptions and one punt
return for a touchdown … Competed in track in high school in the 100m, 200m, 400m,
relays and long jump … Three-time state qualifier in the 4x100 and 4x400 … Four-year
letterwinner in both football and track and field … Named his high school’s Male Scholar
Athlete of the Year for 2004-05 … Member of Y.O.U.T.H. (Young Organizers United to
Help).
Personal Information: Born May 29, 1987 … Communication major … Father,
Chris Sr., was a running back for the Miami (Fla.) from 1978-81.
Getting to Know Brad Hallick
and hardworking
What people don’t know about me is: I love to golf
The reason I love football is: The lessons learned from
the game and the competition
I pattern my play after: No one
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Focus and
never be satisfied with anything less than being the best
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Always eat a cheesesteak
Currently on my iPod: Mostly rock music
My greatest athletic moment is: Playing in the
Pennsylvania versus Ohio Big 33 Game
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Playing in the
Pennsylvania State Championship Game two years in a row
The teammate I admire the most is: Alex Fletcher
A friend from another college football team is: Gary
Bardzak (Connecticut)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: Its
commitment to excellence both academically and
athletically
programs: The combination of first rate academics
and athletics
Philadelphia Eagles
Dan Marino
The people I admire most are: My grandparents
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: The
President
Christ, FDR and Thomas Jefferson
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Best book I have read: No Excuses by Kyle Maynard
Favorite Food: Steak on the grill
on: Ramen noodles
Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans
Favorite TV Show: Lost
Favorite Actress: Jennifer Aniston
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Picking
up a fumble and scoring a touchdown to win the game
Favorite musical group or performer: Sum 41
Spending more time on my studies
as: A leader who helped turn the Stanford football
program around
The best advice I ever received was: Be a leader, not
a follower
life: My parents
American Revolution
The place I’d most like to visit: China
The favorite place I’ve visited: Cancún
Hobbies: Basketball, reading, golf, working out
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Making lots of money
My advice to youngsters: Find your calling, work hard
and never give up
My most prized possession: My family
Institute a playoff system rather than bowl games
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Getting to Know Chris Hobbs
Nickname: C-Hobbs
I would describe myself as a person as: Loyal and
hardworking
What people don’t know about me is: I like to write music
The reason I love football is: I have been playing almost
my whole life
I pattern my play after: Adam “Pacman” Jones
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Broaden
my horizons
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Prayer
My greatest athletic moment is: Signing my college
scholarship
Brandon Jones (Ohio)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: The great
combination of academics and athletics
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: It takes a
special person to be a student-athlete in college
The best thing about Stanford is: Its diversity
My favorite class at Stanford is: Psychology
programs: The character of the people associated with it
Atlanta Falcons
Walter Payton
The athlete I admire most is: Allen Iverson
The three people in history I admire most are: MLK Jr.,
Abraham Lincoln, and Harriet Tubman
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Martin
Luther King, Jr.
Best book I have read: Rules of the Red Rubber Ball
Least Favorite Food: I don’t know. I don’t eat it
on: Pork N Beans & hot dogs
Favorite Movie: Glory Road
Favorite TV Show: The Boondocks
Favorite Actor: Jamie Foxx
Favorite Actress: Jada Pinkett
play me is: Terrence Howard
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Scoring the
game-winning TD in the National Championship Game
Favorite musical group or performer: T.I.
If I were not playing college football, I would be: Still
be in school and working
as: Someone who exceeded all expectations
The best advice I ever received was: Don’t let anyone
outwork you!
life: My parents
Gold Rush
The favorite place I’ve visited: Paris
Hobbies: Video games, cars, movies
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: A sports broadcaster
My advice to youngsters: Stay focused and enjoy life
My most prized possession: My family
If I won $1 million, I would: Donate some to charity, save
some, and buy me and my family something nice
The one thing about college football I would change: I
would input a playoff system for the end of the season
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Chris Horn
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Position: NT
Height: 6-5
Weight: 273
Year: Senior
Hometown: Dayton, Wyoming
High School: Tongue River HS
Jerome Jackson
Position: FS
Height: 6-0
Weight: 193
Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri
High School: Rockhurst High School
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At Stanford: Two-time First Team Pac-10 All-Academic selection and two-year
At Stanford: Helps give the Cardinal added depth at the safety positions … Will play
letterwinner … Chris started all 12 games a year ago and is once again expected to find a
place in the starting lineup in 2007 … Has played both defensive tackle and defensive end
throughout his Cardinal career … Has been moved to nose tackle for the 2007 campaign
… Has accounted for 42 total tackles the past two seasons with 4.5 quarterback sacks,
9.0 tackles-for-loss, an interception and a forced fumble in 23 games played … Fifth-year
senior who will play a pivotal role in the Cardinal’s defensive front in 2007.
The 2006 Season: Moved into the starting lineup for the first time in his career as
he started all 12 games at one defensive end position … Fourth on the team in tackles-forloss (4.0) and tied for fourth in sacks (1.5) … Had 27 total tackles to rank third among
Stanford’s defensive linemen … Picked off the first pass of his career and the only by a
Stanford defensive lineman in 2006 at Washington … Had a big game versus Washington
State when he recorded a career-high six tackles and accounted for a sack, a tackle-for-loss
and a forced fumble … Recorded a career-best four assisted tackles versus Oregon State …
Named First Team Pac-10 All-Academic.
The 2005 Season: Played a backup role at defensive end while earning his first varsity
letter … Accounted for 15 total tackles, five tackles-for-loss and three sacks … Very impressive in Stanford’s win over Arizona in which he recorded three total tackles, including three
tackles-for-loss and one quarterback sack … Had three tackles, one tackle-for-loss and a sack
versus Oregon State … In the season opener versus Navy, he had two total tackles, which
included a 10-yard sack and tackle-for-loss … Named First Team Pac-10 All-Academic.
The 2004 Season: Saw limited playing time as a reserve defensive tackle.
The 2003 Season: Did not play as a true freshman defensive tackle.
In High School: First Team All-State tight end as a senior … Two-time First Team
All-Powder River Conference as a tight end and linebacker … Sheridan County Player of
the Year following his senior season … Only Wyoming player nominated to play in the U.S.
Army All-American Bowl … Career stats included 79 receptions for 1080 yards, 126 carries for 776 yards, 20 touchdowns, 201 assisted tackles and 134 solo tackles … Two-time
First Team All-State in basketball following his sophomore and junior seasons … 2002
NE Wyoming Regional Player of the Year as a junior … Averaged over 20 points and 10
rebounds per game as a senior … Placed fourth in the state track meet his junior season in
the 200m and second in the shot put … Member of the Dayton Community Youth Group,
which performed community service in the local community.
Personal Information: Born August 15, 1984 … Co-term working on a Masters in
Management Science and Engineering and a Bachelors in Engineering … Member of the
National Honor Society … His uncle, Marty Horn, was a two-time AP All-American QB at
Lehigh where he played from 1982-85.
free safety in 2007 … Jerome will compete for playing time in the secondary as well as on
special teams … Four more years of eligibility remaining.
The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman strong safety.
In High School: Three-sport letterwinner at Rockhurst High School in Missouri,
where he starred in football, basketball, and track and field … Starting strong safety as
a junior and senior, and starting quarterback as a senior … Team captain as a senior
… Averaged 9.2 yards per carry … Named All-District as a safety following his senior
season … Scholar-athlete aware winner by the Greater Kansas City Football Coaches
Association … In track, he competed in the long jump, triple jump, 110m high hurdles,
4x100 and 4x200 … Best marks included: triple jump (44-0), 110m (15.4), 100m (11.1)
… Played basketball as a sophomore where he started at guard and helped his team to
a fourth place finish in the state with a 26-5 record … Named Academic All-State in
basketball as a senior … Was a Venture scholar, selected to Missouri Academy (a replacement for senior year in high school in order to start college study earlier) … Member of
the National Honor Society, National Achievement Scholar, Representative for Missouri
in National Leadership Conference Summit and a student counselor for Rockhurst
Enrichment Program.
Personal Information: Born July 26, 1988 … Undeclared major.
Horn’s Career Statistics
Year
2005
2006
Totals
UT
10
13
23
AT
5
14
19
Getting to Know Chris Horn
Nickname: The legend
I would describe myself as a person as: Hardworker
I pattern my play after: No one
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Prayer
My greatest athletic moment is: Signing my letter to
play at Stanford
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Coming to Stanford
academics and great athletics
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To cook
and clean
programs: We actually go to class
49ers and Bulls
Jerry Rice
George W. Bush
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15
27
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Sack-Yds
3.0-6
1.5-9
4.5-15
TFL-Yds
5-19
4-16
9-35
Int-Yds
0-0
1-1
1-1
Least Favorite Food: Eggs
on: Peanut butter and jelly
Favorite TV Shows: SportsCenter and The OC
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Sacking
the quarterback in the end zone for the game-winning
safety in the Rose Bowl
Favorite musical groups or performers: Tim McGraw
and Dave Matthews Band
Going to school somewhere else
as: A good teammate
The best advice I ever received was: You can’t please
everyone
life: My parents
The favorite place I’ve visited: Jersey Shore
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Healthy with a family
My advice to youngsters: Life’s a garden, dig it
My most prized possession: My Chevy Blazer
If I won $1 million, I would: Travel the world
Getting to Know Jerome Jackson
Nickname: JJ
I would describe myself as a person as: Quick-witted
What people don’t know about me is: That I am a
freestyle champion
I pattern my play after: Sean Taylor
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Listen more
Currently on my iPod: Lil Wayne
My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the sectional
playoffs in my senior year of high school
The teammate I admire the most is: Wopamo Osaisai
Stadium
The toughest player I have faced in college is: Trent
Edwards (Stanford)
A friend from another college football team is: Phillip
Strozier (Kansas)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: It’s the best
all-around school in the nation
My favorite class at Stanford is: Math 51
programs: The athletes
Kansas City Chiefs
Deion Sanders
The athlete I admire most is: Deion Sanders
The person I admire most is: Deion Sanders
Michael Irvin
2 0 0 7
Martin Luther King, Jr., Ghandi
Best book I have read: Green Eggs and Ham
Favorite Food: My grandma’s chicken wings
Least Favorite Food: Lima beans
on: Pancakes and bacon
Favorite Movie: Any Given Sunday
Favorite TV Show: Chappelle’s Show
Favorite Actor: Martin Lawrence
Favorite Actress: Vivica Fox
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Flipping
into the end zone after returning an interception for a
touchdown and knocking over a pylon
Doing track and field
as: Smart
The best advice I ever received was: Your life is what
you make of it
life: My mother
story of 300
The place I’d most like to visit: The Great Wall of China
Hobbies: Madden 2007 … challengers?
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Rich and famous
My advice to youngsters: Do what makes you happy
My most prized possession: My cross
If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a car
Pay the players
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Player biographies
Blaise Johnson
Position: SS
Height: 5-11
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Tempe, Arizona
High School: Corona del Sol
Pronunciation: Blaze
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Weight: 185
Position: OLB
Height: 6-1
Year: Senior
Hometown: Arlington, Texas
High School: Kennedale HS
HS
Weight: 230
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At Stanford: Has practiced at both strong safety and cornerback the past two
At Stanford: Fifth-year senior and two-year letterwinner who has seen playing
seasons, but will focus on strong safety in 2007 … May also see action on special teams
… Versatile athlete who provides depth in the Cardinal secondary.
The 2006 Season: A reserve defensive back … Did not play.
The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman defensive back.
In High School: Played quarterback, cornerback, receiver, running back and safety at
Corona del Sol High School in Arizona … Honored as one of the state’s top prep players
… Three-year starter on both offense and defense … As a senior, he was named a First
Team All-State defensive back as well as the Central Conference Offensive Player of the
Year while starting at quarterback … He rushed for 890 yards and 14 TDs, threw for 780
yards and 10 TDs, caught six passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns, and returned two
kicks for touchdowns … 2004 Old Spice Arizona State Player of the Year … Also selected
First Team All-City and All-Conference … Selected to play on the Arizona All-Star team
… Nominated for state Player of the Year honors … Named the No. 1 scholar-athlete in
Arizona by Student Sports … Also participated in wrestling, baseball, track and weightlifting in high school … Three-year varsity starter in wrestling … Finished in the top eight
in the state in 2004 … Three-time All-City weightlifting champion … National Football
Foundation and College Hall of Fame Honorable Mention Scholar-Athlete following
his senior season … Nominated for Arizona Interscholastic Association Scholar-Athlete
of the Year … Voted No. 1 Scholar-Athlete in the state of Arizona by Student Sports
Magazine.
Personal Information: Born March 15, 1987 … Undeclared major.
time in a reserve role at inside and outside linebacker and on special teams … Gives the
Cardinal an experienced linebacker capable of filling in at inside or outside linebacker …
Should once again see action as a backup and on special teams.
The 2006 Season: Earned his second varsity letter as a backup outside linebacker
and special teams player … Saw action in all 12 games … Recorded three total tackles …
Credited with a forced fumble in the season-opener at Oregon.
The 2005 Season: Did not see any game action.
The 2004 Season: Moved to inside linebacker and played a reserve role while earning his first varsity letter … Also played on special teams … Played in six games … Won
the Greg Piers Award as the team’s Most Outstanding Defensive Service Team Player.
The 2003 Season: Did not play in 2003 as a true freshman outside linebacker.
In High School: Three-sport athlete out of Kennedale High School in Texas …
Lettered in football and baseball for three years and basketball for two years … Played
middle linebacker and tight end as a senior … Recorded over 100 tackles in 2002 …
Named the District Co-Defensive MVP, Honorable Mention All-State, First Team AllDistrict and Academic All-State … As a junior, he was named All-State as a tight end and
All-Area and All-District as a tight end and defensive end … First Team All-District and
All-Area in baseball during his junior season … Hit .436 as an outfielder and posted a
7-1 record as a pitcher … Went 6-0 during his sophomore season … In basketball, he was
an All-District selection as a sophomore … Involved in numerous community service
activities.
Personal Information: Born January 30, 1985 … Political Science major …
Member of the National Honor Society, Who’s Who Among American High School
Students and the National Society of High School Scholars.
Getting to Know Blaise Johnson
Nickname: Blaiser
I would describe myself as a person as: Easygoing
The reasons I love football are: Competition and
camaraderie of the team
I pattern my play after: Trevor Hooper
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Trust others
My favorite pre-game ritual is: The walk
My greatest athletic moment is: Receiving an athletic
scholarship
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Being accepted/
receiving a scholarship to Stanford
The teammate I admire the most is: Allen Smith
Stadium
Terrance Hooks (BYU)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: Too many
to name
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: That I need
to raise myself to higher levels than I ever thought before
The best thing about Stanford is: The amount of
interesting people to meet
My favorite class at Stanford is: CS105
programs: How well-rounded the players are
Arizona State and Stanford
Brett Favre
The athlete I admire most is: Pat Tillman
The person I admire most is: My brother
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brother
The person in history I admire most is: Pat Tillman
on: Easy mac
Favorite Movie: The Shawshank Redemption
Favorite TV Show: The Man Show
Favorite Actor: Tony Danza
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Running
back an interception against Arizona
Favorite musical group or performer: Led Zeppelin
If I were not playing college football, I would be: Lost
as: A good teammate
The best advice I ever received was: Athletics and
cosmetics don’t mix
life: My father
creation of the earth
The place I’d most like to visit: The top of Mt. Everest
Hobbies: Bowling, Ping Pong
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Rich and start a
family
My advice to youngsters: Work hard but enjoy being
young while you can
My most prized possession: My truck
Bigger stipend checks
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Johnson’s Career Statistics
Year
2004
2005
2006
Totals
UT
0
0
2
2
AT
0
0
1
1
Getting to Know Landon Johnson
Nickname: LJ
What people don’t know about me is: I have an older
brother
The reason I love football is: I love the contact
I pattern my play after: Lawrence Taylor
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Praying
My greatest athletic moment is: In a high school playoff
game, I made the game-winning touchdown catch
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Coming to
Stanford
The teammate I admire the most is: Jared Newberry
The reason I chose Stanford University is: It is highly
recognized for its sports and academics
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: I have a lot
to learn about the game of football and life
My favorite class at Stanford is: Spanish
My least favorite class at Stanford is: Humanities
programs: You have to be highly athletic and intelligent
to be in this program
Dallas Cowboys
Emmitt Smith
The athlete I admire most is: Ray Lewis
The three people in history I admire most are: My
mom, Martin Luther King, Jr., Jackie Robinson
Best book I have read: Friday Night Lights
Favorite Food: Tacos
TT
0
0
3
3
Sack-Yds
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
TFL-Yds
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
Int-Yds
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
Least Favorite Food: Coconut
on: Spaghetti
Favorite Movie: Trading Places
Favorite TV Show: Law & Order
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: A hard
sack on the Cal quarterback
Favorite musical group or performer: Lil’ Flip
as: One of the best players in Stanford Football history
The best advice I ever received was: God will never
give you a problem that you can’t handle
life: My mom
One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Wilt
Chamberlain score 100 points in a game
The place I’d most like to visit: The Virgin Islands
The favorite place I’ve visited: Jamaica
Hobbies: Fishing
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Owning my own
business
My advice to youngsters: Stay in school
If I won $1 million, I would: Buy my parents and myself
houses, and invest the rest
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Tom Keiser
Position: DE
Height: 6-5
Weight: 245
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Wexford, Pennsylvania
High School: North Allegheny HS
Pronunciation: Kai-zer
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In High School: An All-East selection by PrepStar and one of the top recruits in the
state of Pennsylvania … Tom was a three-year starter and two-time All-Conference pick
at North Allegheny HS … Scout.com ranked him the third best defensive lineman in the
state, the No. 49 overall prospect in Pennsylvania and among the Top 100 defensive ends
in the nation … Two-year letterwinner in track where he competed in the shot put, discus, 100m and 4x100 … Named a Scholar-Athlete.
Getting to Know Thomas Keiser
Nickname: Keis
I would describe myself as a person as: Goal-oriented
The reason I love football is: It tests me physically and
mentally
The reason I chose Stanford University is: Athletics
and academics
The sports team I followed when I was younger: Pitt
Randy Moss
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Rush
Limbaugh
Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan and George Washington
Best book I have read: Atlas Shrugged
on: Pasta, steak and chicken
Favorite Movie: First Blood
Favorite TV Show: Anything on the History Channel
play me is: Clint Eastwood
Intercepting a deflected pass against Notre Dame and
returning it for a touchdown to win the game
Favorite musical group or performer: Bad Religion
the military
The best advice I ever received was: If you’re going to
do something make sure you do it 100 percent
life: My dad
signing of the Constitution
Hobbies: Fishing
Kellen Kiilsgaard
Position: QB
Height: 6-2
Weight: 220
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Auburn, Washington
High School: Auburn HS
Pronunciation: Kills-guard
Nickname: The Myspace Messiah
I would describe myself as a person as: Honest and
easygoing
What people don’t know about me is: I quit football
in second grade and told my parents I would never
play again
I pattern my play after: Somewhere between Brett Favre
and Brian Urlacher
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Praying right before I
leave the tunnel
Currently on my iPod: A long Jack Johnson playlist and
the Mulan Soundtrack
My greatest athletic moment is: Soon to come
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Saving a
drowning father and daughter on a vacation in Hawai’i
A friend from another college football team is: David
Paulson (Oregon)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: The people
Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Mariners, Green Bay Packers
Reggie White
The athletes I admire most are: Steve Largent, Pat Tillman
President Bush
Napoleon Bonaparte, Jesus Christ, Ronald Reagan
Favorite Website: myspace.com
Best book I have read: Anything by Ted Dekker
on: Taquitos, nachos, golden grahams
Favorite Actress: Rachel McAdams
play me is: Kiefer Sutherland
tackling an elusive streaker in the national championship
Favorite musical group or performer: Jack Johnson
Living on a beach and working at McDonald’s
as: A competitor with integrity
The best advice I ever received was: He who has the
right to boast doesn’t have to
JFK’s assassination – I would solve the mystery with Lee
Harvey Oswald, once and for all
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In my prime
My advice to youngsters: When you don’t feel like working
hard, imagine how hard your opponent is working
If I won $1 million, I would: Buy way too many pairs
of shoes
Anthony Kimble
Position: RB
Height: 6-1
Weight: 210
Year: Junior
Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
High School: University Laboratory School
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At Stanford: Anthony has started 17 games at running back for the Cardinal the past
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In High School: Chosen to PrepStar’s All-American team and rated as one of the
top quarterback prospects in the nation … Rivals.com ranked him as the No. 11 QB in
the country and Scout.com ranked Kellen No. 20 … He was also rated as the second best
recruit in the state of Washington by Scout.com and No. 3 by Rivals.com … As a senior at
Auburn HS, he threw for 1020 yards and 13 TDs while completing 57-of-99 passes … He
also ran for another 973 yards and 23 touchdowns … On defense as a safety, he had 57
tackles and four interceptions … He also made 56-of-59 PATs and punted for a 39.7 average … He earned offensive MVP and defensive MVP honors for his league, while being
selected as First Team All-State by the Associated Press at both quarterback and defensive
back … He was also the league’s offensive and defensive MVP following his junior season
… Two-time All-Area and All-League selection … As a junior, he produced 1487 yards of
offense as he rushed for 837 yards and threw for another 650 while producing 17 touchdowns (14 on the ground, three passing) … As a safety, he had 45 solo tackles, 15 assisted
tackles and four interceptions … First Team All-State, All-Area and All-League in baseball
as a star pitcher and outfielder … He was the league MVP in 2005 … Became the first
high school player to hit a home run at Safeco Field during the state playoffs … National
Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete award winner in 2006 … Four-year Scholar-Athlete
in both football and baseball.
Personal Information: Born December 16, 1988 … Undeclared major.
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two seasons and rushed for 714 yards and four touchdowns … He has also caught 33 passes
for 301 yards and two TDs … Has continued to improve his skills and speed as a running
back and receiver out of the backfield … He is expected to be one of Stanford’s top offensive weapons in 2007 … After coming to Stanford as one of the nation’s highly sought-after
prep receivers, Anthony was converted to running back during the spring of 2005 and
wound up starting the first six games of the year … Has changed his number from 26 to 5
in 2007.
The 2006 Season: Second straight season as the team’s primary starting running
back … Led Stanford in rushing with 470 yards on the ground, while adding 19 catches
for 156 yards out of the backfield to rank tied for second in receptions … He also had 108
yards on eight kick returns and was the team leader in all purpose yardage (734) … Started
11 of the team’s 12 games at running back … Led the club in rushing seven times in 2006,
including each of the last five contests … Had an exciting 36-yard TD run in the first
quarter to give Stanford an early 7-0 lead over Oregon State and finished the game with 78
yards and the TD on just eight carries … Rushed for a career-best 83 yards on 11 carries at
Arizona State on a day that included a 58-yard run that was the longest of his career and
the longest rush by a Stanford player in 2006 … Had 63 yards rushing on a season-hightying 15 carries at Notre Dame while also connecting with Kelton Lynn for a 57-yard TD
pass (the third longest Stanford play from the line of scrimmage during the season) on a
halfback option … Caught a career-high-tying four passes for a career-high-tying 48 yards
versus Washington State … Had two of the team’s three rushing touchdowns … Scored the
first Stanford TD at the new Stanford Stadium on a two-yard run with 11:58 to go in the
fourth quarter versus Navy and then scored on his 36-yard jaunt against Oregon State …
Winner of the Frank Rehm Award as the Most Outstanding Back in the Big Game … First
Team Pac-10 All-Academic.
The 2005 Season: After being converted from wide receiver to running back during the spring, Anthony immediately moved to the top of the depth chart and was the
team’s starting running back for the first six games of the year … An injury forced him
to miss the next two games and he was relegated to a reserve role the final three games
of the year … He still managed to finish second on the team in rushing yards with 244
… Had 66 carries and scored two rushing TDs as well … Recorded 14 receptions for 145
yards and two more touchdowns … In his debut at running back in the season-opener,
Anthony was impressive as he carried the ball 11 times for 59 yards and scored a touchdown while also catching three passes for 28 yards … He had 51 yards on 10 carries in
week two versus UC Davis … In Stanford’s 24-21 win at Washington State in week four,
he rushed for a career and season-high 77 yards on 18 carries while also catching two
balls for 48 yards … Through the first four games of the year, Anthony was averaging
4.6 yards per carry as he had 210 yards on 46 carries, both team highs … He caught a
10-yard touchdown pass from Trent Edwards in Stanford’s win at Arizona, and a 15yard scoring pass from Edwards the following week in the Cardinal’s home victory over
Arizona State … Named Honorable Mention Pac-10 All-Academic.
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In High School: Rivals.com ranked him among the top wide receiver prospects in
the nation … Played running back, quarterback, wide receiver and returned kicks …
First Team All-District as a running back following his senior season … Only played
football for two years in high school … Accounted for over 2700 yards in all purpose
yardage and 28 touchdowns … On defense, he recorded a combined 49 tackles and five
interceptions as a junior and senior … Academic All-State selection … Nominated to
play in the All-State game in both football and basketball … First Team All-District in
basketball as a junior … Averaged 14.0 points and five assists for his prep team that was
ranked No. 1 in the state and in the Top 100 nationally.
Personal Information: Born April 9, 1986 … Science, Technology and Society major
… Member of the National Honor Society … Full name is Buicker Anthony Kimble.
Kimble’s Career Statistics
Year Att.
2005
66
2006 114
Totals 180
YG
264
501
765
YL
20
31
51
Net Avg.
244
3.7
470
4.1
714
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Getting to Know Anthony Kimble
Nickname: At Stanford – AK, Back home – Peanut
What people don’t know about me is: I have only been
playing football five years
The reason I love football is: I love competition and the
physical nature
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Make sure I
always put God first
My favorite pre-game ritual is: To pray
My greatest athletic moment is: Signing with Stanford
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Signing with
Stanford
Friends from other college football teams are: Jay
Lucas (Texas A&M), Early Doucet (LSU), O’Lindsey Brown
(Tulane)
blend of academics and athletics
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To succeed
you have to be focused
My favorite class at Stanford is: EDGE
programs: The quality of people
Chicago Bulls
The athlete I admire most is: Glen Davis
grandfather that I am named after who I have never met
The three people in history I admire most are: Gandhi,
Dr. King, Muhammad Ali
Best book I have read: Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry
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TD
2
2
4
Lg. Rec. Yds. Avg.
20
14 145 10.4
58
19 156
8.2
58
33 301
9.1
TD
2
0
2
Lg.
41
26
41
Favorite Food: Red beans and fried chicken
on: Fruit Loops
Favorite Movie: The Wood
Favorite TV Show: ESPN
Favorite Actor: Morris Chestnut
Favorite Actress: Gabrielle Union
Catching a touchdown to beat LSU in the National
Championship Game
as: As a great person first and then a great football
player
The best advice I ever received was: Put God first
from my dad
life: My parents
One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Dr.
King’s “I Have a Dream” speech
The favorite place I’ve visited: Cancún
Hobbies: Basketball, watching TV
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Successful at
whatever I’m doing
My advice to youngsters: Always put God first and work
your hardest
My most prized possessions: The cross I wear around
my neck and my Bible
If I won $1 million, I would: Buy my grandma a house
and a car
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Matt Kopa
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Position: NT
Height: 6-6
Weight: 275
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Elk Grove, California
High School: Elk Grove HS
Pronunciation: Koe-puh
At Stanford: Matt came to Stanford in 2005 out of Elk Grove High School as a prep
All-American and one of the top prospects in the nation … After redshirting the 2005
campaign as a true freshman, he came on as a sophomore to play in all 12 games in a
reserve role and earned his first varsity letter … He has played defensive tackle and defensive end the past two years but will focus on nose tackle in 2007 … Talented young player
with three years of eligibility remaining who should play a significant role this season.
The 2006 Season: Backup defensive end and special teams player who played in all
12 games and earned his first varsity letter … Accounted for three total tackles … Had
two of those tackles versus Arizona.
The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman defensive tackle.
In High School: Selected to PrepStar’s All-American team and ranked as the No.
4 defensive line prospect in the West … Also named to SuperPrep’s All-FarWest team
… Rivals.com rated Matt as the No. 7 DE prospect in the nation and No. 1 at strongside defensive end … Had 57 tackles, four sacks, two forced fumbles and three fumble
recoveries as a senior at Elk Grove High School … Earned postseason honors as both an
offensive an defensive lineman … Was named First Team All-Delta League, All-City and
All-Section as a senior … Named Second Team All-State … Received votes for the Long
Beach Press Telegram’s Best in the West team … First Team All-League as a junior …
Nominated to play in the U.S. All-American Bowl … Played in the California-Florida AllStar Game … Two-year varsity basketball player … Selected as a 2005 Scholar-Athlete by
the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame.
Personal Information: Born February 25, 1987 … Mechanical Engineering major
… Member of the California Scholastic Federation.
Kopa’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
UT
0
0
AT
3
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I would describe myself as a person as: Hardworking
The reason I love football is: Hitting
I pattern my play after: Michael Strahan
Currently on my iPod: The Team
The teammate I admire the most is: Pannel Egboh
My favorite stadium in which to play is: Our new
stadium
Friends from other college football teams are: Ryan
Moya (UCLA), Syd’Quan Thompson (Cal) and Kenny
Wiggins (Fresno State)
My favorite classes at Stanford are: CS classes and
Sleep & Dreams
Cleveland Browns
Favorite Food: Steaks
Least Favorite Food: Onions
on: Mac and cheese and chicken
Favorite Movie: 300
TT
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TFL-Yds
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Int-Yds
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play me is: Dwayne Johnson
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Sacking
the QB and returning his fumble for the game-winning
touchdown
The best advice I ever received was: Don’t settle for
mediocrity
life: My parents
Landing on the Moon
The place I’d most like to visit: Rome, Italy
The favorite place I’ve visited: Oahu, Hawai’i
Hobbies: Playing video games, collecting Jordans
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the Hall of Fame
My advice to youngsters: Keep grindin’
My most prized possession: Dad’s tags
If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a really nice car and give
portions to my family
Making all hits on the QB legal
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John Kyed
Position: OT
Height: 6-6
Weight: 293
Hometown: Boulder, Colorado
High School: Boulder HS
Pronunciation: Kide (like glide)
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Ben Ladner
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Position: TE
Height: 6-3
Weight: 250
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri
High School: Pembroke HS
At Stanford: John is expected to be used in a reserve role in 2007 as a backup offensive
At Stanford: Moved to his third position in three years at Stanford, Ben was switched
tackle … Should be in position to compete for a starting role in the future … Talented secondyear player who gives the Cardinal a quality reserve and adds depth to offensive line corps.
The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman offensive tackle.
In High School: An All-American offensive lineman from Boulder, Colorado …
John was named to PrepStar’s All-American team as well as being ranked among the Top
10 recruits in the state of Colorado by several recruiting sources … SuperPrep.com ranked
him the No. 6 prospect in the state while Rivals.com tabbed him No. 11 … Named to the
All-Midlands team by SuperPrep Magazine … Three-year letterwinner and three-year
starter at Boulder High School … As a senior, he was named First Team All-State, First
Team All-Region and First Team All-Conference as well as team captain … Also competed on the wrestling team as a heavyweight where he earned First Team All-League honors
and qualified for the state tournament as a junior.
Personal Information: Born March 29, 1988 … Undeclared major … Winner of
the Colorado Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame
Scholar-Athlete Award … Member of the National Honor Society.
to tight end during the spring 2007 campaign and showed tremendous potential to be a
solid contributor … An All-State defensive end and tight end as a prep player in Missouri,
he was a defensive lineman on The Farm as a true freshman in 2005 and a fullback in 2006.
The 2006 Season: Moved to fullback for the 2006 season … Played a reserve role
and was a member of Stanford’s special teams … Earned his first varsity letter … Played
in seven of 12 games.
The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman defensive lineman.
In High School: One of the nation’s top defensive line prospects in 2004 out of
Pembroke High School in Missouri … Ben was selected to the All-Midlands team by both
SuperPrep and PrepStar … Two-time First Team All-State selection … Earned All-State
honors as a defensive end following his senior year and as a tight end as a junior … Started
at defensive end and running back as a senior … As a running back, he rushed for over 600
yards and accounted for more than 400 receiving yards while scoring 15 TDs … He was
named First Team All-District as a DE and a First Team Nike Camp All-American … As a
junior, he started at tight end and defensive end … Had 20 receptions for 400 yards and four
touchdowns … First Team All-District and All-Conference as a tight end … Started at DE as
a sophomore.
Personal Information: Born November 15, 1986 … English major … National
Merit Semifinalist … Father, Dale, played college basketball at Kansas.
Getting to Know John Kyed
I would describe myself as a person as: Engaging
The reason I love football is: I enjoy being able to hit
people
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Be less stubborn
Currently on my iPod: Grateful Dead
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Signing with
Stanford
The teammate I admire the most is: Preston Clover
My favorite class at Stanford is: Introduction to Art
History
programs: We’ve got guys who are great athletes and
great minds
Denver Broncos
Tom Nalen
The person I admire most is: My uncle, Paul Kyed
The three people in history I admire most are: Che
Guevara, Alexander Calder and Michelangelo
Best book I have read: Bless Me, Ultima
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Favorite Food: Pasta Carbonara
Least Favorite Food: Curry
on: Pasta and chicken
Favorite Movie: Elling
Favorite TV Show: Six Feet Under
Favorite Actor: Christopher Walken
Favorite Actress: Reese Witherspoon
play me is: Will Ferrell
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Driving
a D-lineman into the end zone while my back scores
behind me
Favorite musical group or performer: Grateful Dead
Miserable
as: A loyal teammate and great football player
life: My parents
The place I’d most like to visit: Chile
The favorite place I’ve visited: Florence, Italy
Hobbies: Hunting and fishing
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Still playing
My advice to youngsters: Love what you do
If I won $1 million, I would: Enjoy it
Getting to Know Ben Ladner
Nickname: Lad
I would describe myself as a person as: Thoughtful
The reason I love football is: The camaraderie
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Become a
more compassionate individual
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to rap music
My greatest athletic moment is: Winning our conference
championship my sophomore year in high school on a
goal line stand
The teammate I admire the most is: Nick Frank
My favorite stadium in which to play is: Ours
Michael Okwo
A friend from another college football team is: John
Larson (Kansas)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: The unique
nature of the school
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: So much
The best thing about Stanford is: Northern California
My favorite class at Stanford is: Zen Buddhism
programs: The players
Kansas City Chiefs
Derrick Thomas
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Buddha
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Best book I have read: The Plague by Albert Camus
Favorite Food: Smoothies or steak
Least Favorite Food: Raw onion
on: Stouffer’s lasagna
Favorite Movie: Lost in Translation
Favorite TV Show: Entourage
Favorite Actor: Bill Murray
Favorite Actress: Natalie Portman
play me is: Don Johnson
Stanford winning a national championship
Favorite musical group or performer: Dylan
Sleeping more and getting better grades
as: A good teammate
The best advice I ever received was: Gotta eat big
to get big
life: My parents
parting of the Red Sea
The place I’d most like to visit: The Himalayas
Hobbies: Reading, thinking, listening to music
My advice to youngsters: Think for yourself
If I won $1 million, I would: Probably give most of it away
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Erik Lorig
Position: DE
Height: 6-4
Weight: 260
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Rolling Hills, California
High School: Palo Verdes Peninsula HS
Pronunciation: Lore-ig
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Alex Loukas
Position: QB
Height: 6-4
Weight: 215
Hometown: Bannockburn, Illinois
High School: Deerfield HS
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At Stanford: Erik was one of the most coveted preps in the nation out of Palos
At Stanford: Alex came to Stanford in 2006 as one of the nation’s top recruits out of
Verdes Peninsula High School following the 2004 season … He was a highly regarded
tight end and defensive end … In his first two years on the Farm, he played tight end, but
was moved to defensive end during the 2007 spring season … After redshirting the 2005
season as a true freshman, Erik contributed in 2006 as a backup tight end and special
teams player … He turned in an outstanding spring and gave notice that he will play a
significant role for Stanford on the defensive line this season … Very gifted athlete who
will be a key player for the Cardinal for the next three years.
The 2006 Season: Saw action in all 12 games as a backup tight end and special
teams player … Recorded three receptions for 21 yards … Had two of those catches for
17 yards against Oregon State in game No. 11 … Also had six tackles … Earned his first
varsity letter.
The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman tight end.
In High School: Named an All-American by Cal-Hi Sports, Parade Magazine, PrepStar
and SuperPrep as a senior … A two-time Cal-Hi Sports All-State selection … Also earned
All-Bay League Defensive Player of the Year, Daily Breeze All-Area and All-Section honors
in each of his final two prep campaigns … Ranked as the No. 7 tight end in the nation by
Rivals.com as a senior, as well as the No. 8 tight end in the nation and No. 15 overall player
in California by Scout.com … Ranked as a “Super Recruit” by CollegeSports.com … Made
130 tackles with 9.5 sacks, 20.0 tackles-for-loss and four interceptions on defense in his
award-filled senior season, while adding 550 receiving yards and eight touchdowns as a tight
end … Combined for 350 tackles, 19.0 sacks, 42.0 tackles-for-loss and five interceptions
in his three varsity seasons, as well as 950 yards receiving and 18 touchdowns on offense
while adding four defensive touchdowns … Helped his squad reach the CIF Division III
semifinals and win the Bay Division title as a senior when the club was 11-1-1 … Prep
squad reached the first round of the section playoffs as a junior (5-3-3) and the section
quarterfinals in his sophomore season (7-5) … Played in the 2005 CaliFlorida Bowl matching the top prep players from the two states … Also played two seasons of basketball and
participated in track and field for one season.
Personal Information: Born November 17, 1986 … Public Policy major … An AP
Scholar, as well as a California Scholarship Federation and Principal’s Honor Roll member.
Deerfield High School in Illinois … Now in his second season, he will compete for the
No. 2 quarterback spot in 2007 … Has all the skills and intangibles to become an outstanding college football quarterback … With four years of eligibility remaining, Alex will
be in the hunt to earn the starting spot in the near future.
The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman quarterback.
In High School: Alex earned the reputation as one of the nation’s top prep prospects
at his position after starring at Deerfield High School in Illinois … He was ranked as the
No. 12 quarterback prospect in the country by SuperPrep and No. 13 by Tom Lemming’s
Magazine … PrepStar named him to its All-American team and SuperPrep Magazine
selected him to the All-Midwest team … Scout.com ranked him as the No. 10 recruit in the
state while Rivals.com ranked him No. 12 in the nation as a dual-threat quarterback and the
No. 10 recruit in Colorado … As a senior, he threw for over 1800 yards and 16 touchdowns,
and rushed for over 800 yards and scored 15 TDs on the ground … Named First Team
All-State, All-Area, All-Conference and Academic All-Conference … Also selected the Lake
Shore Football Player of the Year and Lake Shore Athlete of the Year for 2006 … As a junior,
he threw for 1516 yards and 16 TDs, and rushed for 520 yards and six touchdowns while
earning All-Conference and All-Area honors … Alex also starred in tennis in high school …
As a junior, he led his team to the state championship and was the state’s doubles champion
as well while being named All-State, All-Conference and All-Area.
Personal Information: Born January 4, 1988 … Undeclared major … Comes from
a football family … His dad, Angelo, played offensive guard for Northwestern, and with
the Bills and Patriots in the NFL; his uncle, George, played football at Southern Illinois;
and another uncle, Anthony, played football at Wisconsin.
Getting to Know Erik Lorig
Nickname: E-lo
What people don’t know about me is: I play the
didgeridoo
The reason I love football is: The team
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Explore
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Controlled breathing
My greatest athletic moment is: Playing football for
Stanford University
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: My birth
Stadium
A friend from another college football team is: Nick
Ekbatani (UCLA)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: The team
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To shape up
My favorite class at Stanford is: Ancient Empires
programs: The team
The Bengals
The athlete I admire most is: Jim Brown
The people I admire most are: My mother and father
Haakon
Best book I have read: House of Leaves
Favorite Food: Mom’s spaghetti
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Least Favorite Food: Mashed potatoes
on: Macaroni and cheese with sliced hot dogs
Favorite Movie: Metropolis
Favorite TV Show: Mythbusters
Favorite Actress: Analeis L
play me is: Erik Nygren
My ultimate Sportscenter highlight would be: A
running touchdown that would be celebrated with a spike
versus the Patriots
Favorite musical group or performer: The Mars Volta
Embarking on numerous expeditions
as: Rugged
The best advice I ever received was: “Struggle!”
life: My father and mother
The place I’d most like to visit: Machu Picchu
The favorite place I’ve visited: Deutschland
Hobbies: Outdoors
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: A skillful decisionmaker
My advice to youngsters: Enjoy your teammates
If I won $1 million, I would: Hand it to McGillicuddy
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Getting to Know Alex Loukas
Nickname: Rocket
What people don’t know about me is: I’m a firstgeneration American
The reason I love football is: Camaraderie
I pattern my play after: Steve Young
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Organize
Currently on my iPod: Rap
My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the tennis
state championship
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Zip-lining across
150 foot trees in Mexico
Stadium
The toughest player I have faced in college is: Sam
Weinberger
A friend from another college football team is: Jack
Simmons (Minnesota)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: The ultimate
student-athlete
management
My favorite class at Stanford is: Ancient Athletics
programs: The teammates
The Bears
Michael Vick
The athlete I admire most is: Luol Deng
Alexander the Great, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Ghandi
Favorite Website: scout.com
Best book I have read: The Great Gatsby
Favorite Food: Lou Malnati’s Pizza
on: Easy Mac
Favorite Movie: Anchorman
play me is: Brad Pitt
Throwing the winning touchdown in the National
Championship Game
Favorite musical group or performer: O.A.R.
Playing college tennis
as: A winner
The best advice I ever received was: Good is the
enemy of Great
life: My parents
One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Cubs
winning the World Series
The place I’d most like to visit: Brazil
The favorite place I’ve visited: Greece
Hobbies: Working out, watching movies, listening to music
My advice to youngsters: The harder you work, the
luckier you get
My most prized possession: The cross on my necklace
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Kelton Lynn
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Position: WR
Height: 6-2
Weight: 190
Year: Junior
Hometown: Boulder, Colorado
High School: Fairview HS
Tyler Mabry
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Position: OT
Height: 6-7
Weight: 305
Year: Freshman
High School: Francis Parker School
At Stanford: Kelton is a former walk-on who saw limited playing time his first two
In High School: All-West Region selection by PrepStar and rated by Scout.com as one
seasons but came on last year to start five games and finish tied for second on the team
in receptions … Caught 19 balls for 254 yards and two touchdowns in 2006 as one of the
team’s top offensive threats … This season, he will once again play a pivotal role among
the Cardinal’s receiving corps … Possesses good hands and athletic ability … Helps give
Stanford tremendous overall depth at the receiver positions.
The 2006 Season: Injuries at the wide receiver position gave Kelton an opportunity
to receive extensive playing time in 2006 … He played in 11 of 12 games and started five
… Finished the season second on the club with 254 receiving yards and tied for second
with 19 catches … Tied for third on the club with two touchdowns (both on receptions)
… Recorded all but one of his catches (for six yards) over a four-game stretch that included
contests against Navy, Washington State, UCLA and Notre Dame … Paced the team in both
receptions and receiving yards three-times during the season: versus Navy (6-72), in his first
career start against Washington State (5-65, TD) and at Notre Dame (4-86, TD) … The six
catches against the Midshipmen established a career-best and his game-high 86 receiving
yards versus the Irish was also the best game of his career … Had his first career TD reception on a 25-yarder from Trent Edwards versus Washington State … His second touchdown
turned out to be the team’s third longest play from scrimmage in 2006 when he caught
Anthony Kimble’s halfback option pass for a 57-yard TD at Notre Dame … Named First
Team Pac-10 All-Academic.
The 2005 Season: Played in one game off the bench as a backup wide receiver.
In High School: Played wide receiver, kicker, punter and cornerback as well as kick and
punt returner at Fairview High School in Colorado … Caught 149 passes for 2409 yards
while scoring a total of 27 touchdowns in high school career … Kicked 100 extra points, 28
field goals, and totaled 348 career points … In his senior season, he had 49 receptions for
911 yards and 134 rushing yards on only 27 attempts in addition to two interceptions, one
returned for a 72-yard touchdown … Returned two kickoffs for touchdowns and compiled
more than 700 return yards … Two-time First Team All-State selection as wide receiver and
three-time First Team All-League selection as a kicker … All-League Honorable Mention as
a return specialist, and two-time selection as All-County … Had a record-breaking junior
season setting three all-time state records with 100 receptions, 1498 receiving yards, and 16
field goals while leading his team to the state championship game … Also played four years
of basketball, three years of soccer and one year of track … Selected for AAU elite traveling
basketball team during his freshman and sophomore years and received an all-academic
selection and defensive MVP as a senior … MVP of State Cup in soccer his sophomore year
while leading the league in scoring … Qualified for the state track meet in the 4x400 as a
senior … First Team Academic All-State, Denver Athletic Club Student Athlete of the Year
Finalist, Colorado Scholar-Athlete selected by National Football Foundation and College
Hall of Fame … High School salutatorian.
Personal Information: Born October 31, 1985 … Co-term working on a Masters
and Bachelors in Management Science and Engineering … National Merit Scholar …
Member of the National Honor Society … Sister, Kelsey, played for the Stanford Women’s
Rugby team which won the 2005 National Championship.
of California’s Top 100 recruits … Great size and run-blocking skills … Started at both
offensive and defensive tackle as a senior while leading Francis Parker School to a 12-1
record and the CIF San Diego Section Division V championship … Rated the No. 69 OT
in the nation and No. 5 offensive tackle in California by Scout.com … Three-time AllConference selection … Named Coastal Conference Lineman of the Year in 2006 … Also
chosen CIF First Team All-San Diego and Second Team All-State Small School … Posted
12-4 record as a pitcher during his sophomore and junior seasons.
Personal Information: Born May 17, 1989 … Undeclared major.
Getting to Know Tyler Mabry
Nicknames: Ty, Big Ty, Tiny, Ogre, T-Money
What people don’t know about me is: I love classical
music
I pattern my play after: Marcus McNeil
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Listen more
openly
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Being in the locker room
with the team
Currently on my iPod: T-Pain
My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the CIF
championship in my junior year
A friend from another college football team is: Gino
Gordon (Harvard)
combination of superior academics and athletics
Padres and Chargers
John Elway
The athlete I admire most is: LT
The three people in history I admire most are: George
Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Winston Churchill
Favorite Website: Google
Best book I have read: The Kite Runner
Least Favorite Food: Vegetables
on: Microwaveable pizza
Favorite Movie: Cruel Intentions
Favorite TV Shows: The Simpsons, 24
Favorite Actor: Brad Pitt
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Tackle
eligible pass to beat Cal in the 4th quarter with no time left
another school
as: A leader and great player
The best advice I ever received was: Always do
your best
life: My mother
breaking down of the Berlin Wall
The place I’d most like to visit: All of Europe
Hobbies: Reading, facebooking and hanging with friends
My advice to youngsters: School comes first
If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a moderately priced
luxury vehicle and invest the rest
Lynn’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
Rec
19
19
Yds
254
254
Getting to Know Kelton Lynn
I would describe myself as a person as: Focused
What people don’t know about me is: Everyone
celebrates my birthday (Halloween)
The reason I love football is: The competition and
camaraderie
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Bungee jumping
in Costa Rica
My favorite stadium in which to play is: Notre Dame
Stadium
A friend from another college football team is: Taylor
Tharp (Boise State)
combination of strong academics and high-level athletics
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: That it really
is possible for some people to do everything
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2
2
LG
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The best thing about Stanford is: The impressive people
and beautiful weather
Denver Broncos and Colorado Buffaloes
Jerry Rice
The person I admire most is: My older sister Kelsey
Favorite Website: woot.com
Favorite Food: Filet mignon
Least Favorite Food: Mayonnaise
on: Pasta and grilled chicken
The favorite place I’ve visited: The Galapagos Islands
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Nick Macaluso
Position: OLB
Height: 6-3
Weight: 235
Hometown: Middletown, New Jersey
High School: Middletown South HS
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Position: FB
Height: 6-1
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Tigard, Oregon
High School: Jesuit HS
Pronunciation: Mer-a-sek
Weight: 235
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At Stanford: Nick enjoyed an outstanding spring and put himself in position to
In High School: Talented two-way player from Tigard, Oregon, who earned recogni-
receive increased playing time in 2007 … He redshirted his true freshman season a year
ago, but he has proven to be one of the team’s top young players capable of making an
impact this year … Could also be used on special teams … Should play a key role on the
Cardinal defense for the next four years.
The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman linebacker.
In High School: A four-year letterwinner for Middletown South High School in
New Jersey, Nick was the top defensive player for the No. 1 team in the state as a junior
and senior … SuperPrep.com ranked him among the Top 100 players at his position in
the nation and the No. 14 overall prospect in the state … Named to the All-East Region
team by PrepStar … Named to SuperPrep Magazine’s All-Northeast team … Chosen a
Reebok All-American and a member of the All-Tri-State (NY/NJ/CT) Heisman squad
… He was a two-time First Team All-State linebacker and the first two-time Monmouth
County Defensive Player of the Year and Shore Conference Defensive Player of the Year
… Three-time All-County and All-Conference selection, twice on the First Team … He
accounted for 90 tackles, 18 tackles-for-loss and five sacks his senior season … Helped his
high school to three straight unbeaten seasons as his school posted a New Jersey Shore
Conference record of 36-0 with three consecutive New Jersey State Sectional championships … Also lettered in basketball and track … President of the Student Council for
three years and a member of the Italian Honor Society.
Personal Information: Born June 18, 1988 … Undeclared major … His brother,
Anthony, played college football at Cornell.
tion as one of the state’s best at both linebacker and running back … Owen was named
First Team All-State and the Oregon Defensive Player of the Year as a linebacker as well as
being chosen Second Team All-State as a running back … Led Jesuit High School to the
state championship in 2006 … First Team All-Metro League as a linebacker and fullback,
and also named the league’s Defensive Player of the Year … Ranked by Scout.com as the
No. 1 linebacker in Oregon and the No. 7 overall recruit in the state … As a junior, he led
his team to the state championship and was named a First Team All-League fullback and
Second Team All-League linebacker … Selected First Team All-League fullback and Third
Team All-League as a defensive end following his sophomore season … Competed in the
shot put and discus in track and field … National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete
Award.
Personal Information: Born October 4, 1988 … Undeclared major … Member of
the National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society.
Getting to Know Nick Macaluso
Nickname: Mac
The reason I love football is: The discipline that is
acquired
My greatest athletic moment is: Winning three state
championships in high school
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Signing my letter
of intent to come to Stanford
Knowshon Moreno (Georgia)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: Combination
of academics, athletics and climate
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Success is
only reached by hard work
The best thing about Stanford is: The opportunities that
are presented
My favorite class at Stanford is: Psychology I
programs: Student-athletes are academically driven
New York Giants
Lawrence Taylor
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Eva
Mendez
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The three people in history I admire most are: Rocky
Marciano, George S. Patton and Leonardo da Vinci
Favorite Food: Tortellini
on: Waffles
Favorite Movie: A Bronx Tale
Favorite TV Show: Rescue Me
Favorite Actor: Robert DeNiro
Favorite Actress: Julia Roberts
play me is: Vin Diesel
Returning an interception to win the Rose Bowl
Favorite musical groups or performers: Earth, Wind,
and Fire, Bruce Springsteen
Playing golf
as: Hardworking and successful student and athlete
The best advice I ever received was: Never quit
life: My parents
The favorite place I’ve visited: Disney World
Hobbies: Video games, playing cards and baseball
My most prized possession: Pictures and videos of family
F o o t b a l l
Getting to Know Owen Marecic
Nickname: O-Train
I would describe myself as a person as: Loyal
The reason I love football is: It’s fun
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Communicate
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Silence
My greatest athletic moment is: Back-to-back state
championships
and athletics
Steelers and New York Yankees
Greg Lloyd
The athlete I admire most is: Roberto Clemente
dad’s father
Best book I have read: Cannery Row
Favorite Food: Chicken burrito
Least Favorite Food: Bologna
on: Mac and cheese shells
Favorite Movie: Pulp Fiction
Favorite TV Show: Man vs. Wild
National Championship victory
Favorite musical group or performer: Dave Matthews
Band
Might be trying rugby
as: A hard worker
The best advice I ever received was: Seize the day
American Revolution
The place I’d most like to visit: Croatia
The favorite place I’ve visited: Outer Banks, North
Carolina
Hobbies: Listening to music, watching movies, lifting
My advice to youngsters: Pursue your dreams
My most prized possession: My mind
If I won $1 million, I would: Smile
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Chris Marinelli
Position: OT
Height: 6-7
Weight: 304
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Braintree, Massachusetts
High School: Boston College HS
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Matthew Masifilo
Position: DL
Height: 6-3
Weight: 270
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Ewa Beach, Hawai’i
High School: Campbell HS
Pronunciation: Mah-sa-filo
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At Stanford: Continues to show progress and should battle for a starting offensive
In High School: PrepStar All-American selection who was considered one of the
tackle spot in 2007 after starting in a part-time role in 2006 … Should be a significant
contributor, and potential starter, for the next three seasons.
The 2006 Season: Played in 10 games and started five of the team’s final six contests at right tackle … Selected to the Pac-10 All-Freshman team … Honorable Mention
Pac-10 All-Academic selection.
The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman offensive tackle.
In High School: Rated as one of the top prospects in New England and in the nation
following the 2004 season … SuperPrep and PrepStar named Chris to their All-East teams
as one of the best prep recruits in the region … SuperPrep ranked him as the No. 8 recruit
in New England … Rivals.com ranked him No. 5 in Massachusetts and No. 11 in New
England … In high school, he was a three-year starter at defensive tackle and a two-year
starter on offense (tight end as a junior, offensive tackle as a senior) … For his career, he
tallied 160 tackles, 17 quarterback sacks, 12 pass breakups, 10 forced fumbles, five fumble
recoveries, one interception and a forced safety … As a tight end, he caught 18 passes for
170 yards … He was named All-Conference, All-Eastern Mass and All-State … Named
All-Scholastic and a conference All-Star in football, indoor and outdoor track and field
… Two-year letterwinner in basketball and three-year letterwinner in track … Threw
the shot and the discus … Top marks include 52-8 in the shot and 159-7 in the discus
… Finished third in state indoor shot put in 2005 … Massachusetts All-State Coaches
Invitational champion in discus … New England Qualifier in discus as a senior … Twotime qualifier for the state meet in the discus.
Personal Information: Born March 3, 1987 … Classics major … Member of the
National Honor Society … Comes from a football family with his father, Jim, having
played offensive line at Northeastern, while his uncle, Joe, played defensive end at the
New Hampshire and his cousin, Mike Marinelli, currently plays defensive end at Penn …
Achieved maxima cum laude on the national Latin exam.
nation’s top prospects … Played offensive line at Campbell High School in Hawai’i, but
will likely move to the defensive line at Stanford … PrepStar ranked him as the seventh
best DL recruit in the nation … Scout.com and Rivals.com rated him the No. 2 recruit in
the state and among the Top 25 DL prospects in the country … Named to the Northwest
Hot 100 … Senior season cut short due to injury, but Matthew was still named Second
Team All-State … Chosen to the 2006 All-Hawai’i Academic Team.
of the National Honor Society … Father, Etika, is originally from Tonga … Mother,
Tina, hails from Kauai, Hawai’i … Matthew is interested in majoring in Aero/Astro
Engineering at Stanford.
Getting to Know Chris Marinelli
Nickname: C-Mar, Dawba
I would describe myself as a person as: Wicked funny
What people don’t know about me is: I have a
tremendous passion for the Classical languages
The reason I love football is: The collisions and the
adrenaline rush
I pattern my play after: Orlando Brown
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Stop judging
people and be more approachable
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Getting focused
My greatest athletic moment is: Intercepting a pass as
defensive nose tackle my sophomore year of high school
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Boston Red Sox –
World Series Champions 2004
The toughest player I have faced in college is: Julian
Jenkins
Friends from other college football teams are: Steve
Hunt (Dartmouth), Mike Marinelli (UPenn)
The reasons I chose Stanford University are:
Everything: students, faculty, weather, atmosphere, my
teammates, coaching staff, and obviously the classes
and academics
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To cherish
my free time
My favorite class at Stanford is: Latin Virgil
programs: The camaraderie
Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, Boston Celtics,
Boston Bruins
Drew Bledsoe
The athlete I admire most is: Willie McGinest
Jesus Christ
Odysseus and Kirby Puckett
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Best book I have read: The Odyssey
Favorite Food: Country Fried Steak
Least Favorite Food: Sushi
on: Tuna
Favorite Movies: Dumb & Dumber, Blow
Favorite Actor: Marlon Brando
Favorite Actress: Elisha Cuthbert
play me is: Sylvester Stallone
Catching the “tackle-eligible pass” in the flats and
juking the corner and safety for the winning touchdown
against Cal
Favorite musical groups or performers: Incubus, the Eagles
Not limping
as: A likable, fun person who got the job done on and
off the field
The best advice I ever received was: Nothing replaces
hard work
life: My cousin, Nick
Trojan War
The place I’d most like to visit: The Greek Islands
The favorite place I’ve visited: Cape Cod
Hobbies: Getting it done
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Walking
My advice to youngsters: The opportunity to succeed in
life is so much greater when you take advantage of your
schooling … good grades not only help set a foundation
for life’s other goals, but they open doors you would never
know existed
My most prized possession: My bed
If I won $1 million, I would: Pay back my parents for all
they have done for me
The business aspect of it … The game is still not
professional at this level, and it should be played out of
passion, not money
Getting to Know Matthew Masafilo
Nickname: Masi
The reason I love football is: Intensity/complexity
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Work hard
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Saying a prayer
The reason I chose Stanford University is: Best
combination academics and athletics
programs: The players
Denver Broncos
The people I admire most is: My parents
Christ, Alexander the Great and Isaac Newton
Best book I have read: Harry Potter
Favorite Food: Lupulu (Tongan Dish)
on: Shoyu chicken
Favorite Movie: 300
Favorite TV Show: Lost
Favorite Actress: Keira Knightley
the national championship
Favorite musical group or performer: Bob Marley
as: A difference maker
The best advice I ever received was: Live with no
regrets
life: Teachers
Roman Empire
The place I’d most like to visit: Norway
The favorite place I’ve visited: Tonga
Hobbies: Surfing, bodyboarding
My advice to youngsters: Don’t let anyone or anything
come between you and your goals
Recruiting rules
Tim Mattran
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Position: C
Height: 6-5
Weight: 298
Year: Senior
Hometown: Chanhassen, Minnesota
High School: Chaska HS
Pronunciation: Matt-trun
At Stanford: Expected to return as the team’s starting center in his sixth year with
the program after being granted a medical redshirt in 2005 … Has also played guard and
tackle for the Cardinal during his career … Walked on at Stanford in 2002 … Has been a
part of three Pac-10 All-Academic squads … Has one more year of eligibility remaining.
The 2006 Season: Missed the entire season due to a high ankle sprain … Granted
a medical redshirt.
The 2005 Season: Moved into the team’s starting role at center, replacing the
injured Brian Head, and ended up starting six games at the position surrounding a threegame stretch that he missed with an injury … Played in a total of nine games … Named
First Team Pac-10 All-Academic.
The 2004 Season: Used in a reserve role at offensive tackle, playing in 10 games …
Earned his first varsity letter … Named Honorable Mention Pac-10 All-Academic.
The 2003 Season: Backup center who did not get into a game … Named
Honorable Mention Pac-10 All-Academic.
The 2002 Season: Did not play in 2002 as a true freshman center and guard.
In High School: Talented prep player from Chaska High School in Chanhassen,
Minnesota … Started every game his junior and senior seasons on the offensive line …
Named Honorable Mention All-Lake Conference as a senior … Three-year letterwinner
in track and field … Events included the shot put and discus … Captain of the track and
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field team his senior season … Won the Lake County Academic Achievement Award as a
senior … Participated in the State Science Bowl for two years in high school … Two-year
medalist in the state Science Olympiad … Named “Who’s Who” Among American High
School Students … AP Scholar … Class valedictorian.
Personal Information: Born October 23, 1984 … A co-term student working on his
Masters degree in Sociology and his Bachelors degree in Science, Technology and Society.
Getting to Know Tim Mattran
What people don’t know about me is: I skipped fourth
grade
organized
My favorite pre-game ritual is: The Walk
My greatest athletic moment is: Earning a scholarship
at Stanford
combination of world-class academics and athletics
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To not be
afraid of asking for help
The best thing about Stanford is: Blue skies and palm
trees
Minnesota Twins
A quarterback
Best book I have read: Catch-22
on: Chicken, bananas and tortilla chips
Favorite TV Show: Heroes
Scooping up a fumble and rumbling for the winning
touchdown in the Rose Bowl
Bored
The best advice I ever received was: Keep your pads
down
life: My parents
The place I’d most like to visit: New Zealand
The favorite place I’ve visited: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
My most prized possession: My Tivo
If I won $1 million, I would: Invest most of it and travel
with the rest
Is using a playoff instead of the BCS to decide the
national championship
Pat Maynor
Position: MLB
Height: 6-2
Year: Junior
Hometown: Jupiter, Florida
High School: Dwyer HS
Getting to Know Pat Maynor
Nickname: Pat
I would describe myself as a person as: Determined,
emotional
The reason I love football is: It is war without the aftermath
I pattern my play after: Ray Lewis
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Learn to
accept everyone for who they are
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Thanking God for giving
me the opportunity to play
My greatest athletic moment is: In high school, we
were playing the No. 1 team in the state, and I had two
interceptions which ended their last two drives
The toughest player I have faced in college is: Devin
Hester (Miami)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: Best of both
worlds in terms of athletics and academics
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: That I’m not
as smart as I thought I was
The best thing about Stanford is: It challenges you
to think
My favorite class at Stanford is: EDGE
programs: Intelligence of each athlete
Florida Gators
Mike Alstott
The athlete I admire most is: Brett Favre
Tom McAndrew
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Weight: 217
The person I admire most is: My brother, James
Marshall Mathers
The person in history I admire most is: Jesus Christ
Best book I have read: Paradise Lost
Favorite Food: Chicken wings
on: Grilled chicken
Favorite Movie: Scarface
Favorite TV Show: Arrested Development
Favorite Actor: Larry David
Favorite Actress: Natalie Portman
play me is: Matt Damon
Favorite musical group or performer: Tupac
Just a student
as: A player who put it all on the line for his team
The best advice I ever received was: Nothing worth
anything in life comes easy, and that’s what separates
those who achieve and those who settle
life: My brother, James
The place I’d most like to visit: Ireland
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the NFL or back in
Florida doing big things
My advice to youngsters: You’re not given anything in
this world, you have to work for everything you want
If I won $1 million, I would: Invest it and retire at a
young age
Position: MLB
Height: 6-5
Weight: 255
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Glen Ellyn, Illinois
High School: Glenbard West HS
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At Stanford: A promising player who figures to be a major part of the team’s defense
At Stanford: Will compete for the starting role at middle linebacker in 2007 … A
quick linebacker with excellent movement and the ability to track down ball carriers as
well cover running backs coming out of the backfield.
The 2006 Season: Received the most significant playing time of his career when he
started nine games and played in 10 … Made 44 tackles with 21 solos and 23 assists …
Added 3.0 tackles-for-loss, a team-leading two quarterback hurries and one pass breakup
… Posted a career-high nine tackles and half a tackle-for-loss at San Jose State …
Recorded a career-best six solos and eight total tackles at California that ranked second
on the club in the contest, while adding half a tackle-for-loss … Also added seven tackles
and a pass breakup versus Washington State, as well as six tackles in the season-opener at
Oregon … Had his other tackles-for-loss against Arizona and Oregon State.
The 2005 Season: Played in all 11 games off the bench primarily on special teams,
contributing three tackles (two solos, one assist).
The 2004 Season: Did not play in 2004 as a true freshman inside linebacker.
In High School: Registered 252 tackles during his junior and senior seasons as one
of the best linebackers in the state of Florida … All-Southeast selection by PrepStar out of
Dwyer High School in Jupiter, Florida … First Team All-Conference and All-Area player,
as well as a Second Team All-State choice as a senior … Rated the fourth-best linebacker
in the state in 2003 … Had 108 total tackles, five sacks and three forced fumbles in 2003
despite missing two games due to injury … As a junior, he recorded 144 tackles with six
sacks and had five interceptions while being named First Team All-Conference and AllArea, as well as Honorable Mention All-State … All-Conference fullback as a sophomore
… Chosen to play in the Outback Bowl All-Star Game in Florida following his senior
season.
Personal Information: Born March 19, 1986 … Economics major … Member
of the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Academy of Finance,
Future Business Leaders of America and Boys State American Legion … Father, Mark,
played college football at Florida.
Maynor’s Career Statistics
Year
2005
2006
Totals
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UT
2
21
23
AT
1
23
24
S t a n f o r d
TT
3
44
47
Sack-Yds
0-0
0-0
0-0
F o o t b a l l
TFL-Yds
0-0
3.0-3
3.0-3
Int-Yds
0-0
0-0
0-0
in 2007 and challenge for the starting middle linebacker position after getting his first
playing time as an outside linebacker and defensive end in 2006 … Has continued to add
size and strength throughout his career and has shown signs that he has the potential to
become an outstanding player with flashes of excellence … Very athletic.
The 2006 Season: Played in all 12 games off the bench and contributed 14 tackles
(five solo, nine assists) … Had his top game against USC with four tackles and had at
least one tackle in nine of the 12 games he appeared in … Had a half a tackle-for-loss
versus Arizona … Earned First Team Pac-10 All-Academic honors.
The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman outside linebacker.
In High School: One of the top prep players from the state of Illinois as a defensive
end, outside linebacker, tight end and punter at Glenbard West High School … A First Team
All-State selection as a defensive end in his senior year when he was also named to the AllMidwest team by PrepStar, SuperPrep and Lemming’s … Recorded 47 tackles and 7.0 sacks on
defense, as well as making 30 receptions and scoring two touchdowns on offense in his final
prep season … Accounted for 120 tackles, 68 receptions and three touchdowns in his high
school career … Two-Time First Team All-Conference and All-Area … Named All-Area as a
punter … Starting middle linebacker as a sophomore … Four-year letterwinner in basketball.
Personal Information: Born November 3, 1986 … Science, Technology and Society
major … Member of the National Honor Society and the French Honor Society … Won the
United States Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award for “Spirit of Victory” in 2005 …
An Illinois State Scholar.
McAndrew’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
UT
5
5
AT
9
9
Getting to Know Tom McAndrew
Nickname: T-Mac
I would describe myself as a person as: Happy
The reason I love football is: The fraternity developed
when you know that another player is depending on you
for his health
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Sitting in silence
My greatest athletic moment is: Yet to come
The teammate I admire the most is: Tavita Pritchard
Friends from other college football teams are: Conor
Gillen (Illinois), Laupepa Letuli (Hawai’i), Dace Richardson
(Iowa), Tony Moeaki (Iowa)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: My teammates
The best thing about Stanford is: Opportunities to succeed
TT
14
14
Sack-Yds
0-0
0-0
TFL-Yds
0.5-2
0.5-2
Int-Yds
0-0
0-0
My favorite class at Stanford is: Public speaking
My least favorite class at Stanford is: Anywhere I’m
going to in the rain
The sports team I followed when I was younger: My own
When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: Talented
The best advice I ever received was: “Whether you do
good things or bad, people are going to notice what you
do.” – Mrs. Nelson (my kindergarten teacher)
life: My mom
One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Creation
My most prized possession: My youth
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Bert McBride
Position: C
Height: 6-3
Weight: 295
Hometown: Thonotosassa, Florida
High School: Armwood HS
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Year: Junior
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
High School: Roosevelt HS
At Stanford: Will be used as a backup center in 2007 after redshirting the ’06 season
At Stanford: Has moved from cornerback to free safety and figures to be a
as a true freshman … Has the potential to compete for a starting spot in the future.
The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman offensive lineman.
In High School: A First Team All-State offensive lineman from Florida who was
ranked among the top recruits at his position in the country … Also earned First Team
All-Suncoast and First Team All-County following his senior season … Ranked as the
No. 75 offensive line prospect in the nation by Scout.com … Other rankings include No.
17 top recruit in the greater Tampa Bay area and among the Top 125 recruits in the state
of Florida by Rivals.com … Helped his prep team win the state 4A championship in
2003 and 2004, and earn runner-up honors in 2005 … Named the Junior Orange Bowl
Committee Scholar-Athlete Award winner in 2005 as the player on the team with the
highest GPA in the state championship game … President/Founder of his high school’s
debate team … Mu Alpha Theta President.
Personal Information: Born October 26, 1987 … Undeclared major … National
Merit Finalist and member of the Latin Honors Society and the National Honor Society.
prominent member of the defensive backfield in his fourth season with the program
… Suffered an injury that kept him out of the latter portion of 2007 spring practices
after an impressive start to the sessions … Possesses all the tools necessary to become an
outstanding player for the Cardinal … Has played in 15 games all off the bench.
The 2006 Season: Played in nine games all off the bench … Contributed seven
tackles (five solo, two assists) with two each in games versus Washington State and USC, as
well as at Washington … Also had 1.0 tackles-for-loss for minus two yards at Washington.
The 2005 Season: Played primarily on special teams and as a backup cornerback,
seeing action in six games and making one unassisted tackle.
The 2004 Season: Did not play in 2004 as a true freshman cornerback.
In High School: An option quarterback out of Roosevelt High School in San
Antonio, Texas … Rushed for 930 yards and scored 18 touchdowns as a senior … Named
to SuperPrep’s All-Southwest team … Paced the city in rushing as a quarterback while
leading his team to a 9-2 record and a fifth place finish in the state … Named First Team
All-District and All-State Academic … All-District as a junior after rushing for 800 yards
and throwing for another 650 … Earned All-District Academic honors in football, baseball and track and field … Played two years of varsity baseball and spent three seasons on
the track and field team … State qualifier during his final prep season in the 4x100 relay
… Team captain in all three sports.
Society major … Member of the National Honor Society and National Honor Roll
… Father, James, is a middle school football coach who also played college football at
Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico.
Getting to Know Bert McBride
I would describe myself as a person as: Ridiculous,
unexpected
What people don’t know about me is: I’m a very good
computer gamer … Battlefield 2 for instance
The reason I love football is: The competitive nature
of the game
I pattern my play after: Everyone better than I am
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Be nicer
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Get pumped to some
rock off of my iPod
Currently on my iPod: Badfish by Sublime
My greatest athletic moment is: Winning back-to-back
state championships in high school
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Winning
The toughest player I have faced in college is: Ekom
Udofia
A friend from another college football team is: Chad
Peterson (Navy)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: Combination
of amazing academics and a top-notch football program
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: How to step
up my game
The best thing about Stanford is: The beautiful campus
and weather
My favorite class at Stanford is: Any Econ class
programs: We’re smarter, and we work harder
Florida Gators
Mike Alstott
The person I admire most is: Kester Sink
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Bill Gates
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The three people in history I admire most are: Kurt
Vonnegut, George S. Patton and Julius Caesar
Best book I have read: Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
Favorite Food: Lasagna
Least Favorite Food: Lima Beans
on: Cheeseburgers and steak
Favorite Movie: The Shawshank Redemption
Favorite TV Show: South Park
Favorite Actor: George Clooney
Favorite Actress: Angelina Jolie
play me is: Michael Clarke Duncan
picking up a football on our one-yard line and running it
back for a touchdown
Favorite musical groups or performers: Sublime, Flogging
Molly, Rage Against the Machine and Slightly Stoopid
Fishing or snowboarding
as: A very good player who won
The best advice I ever received was: 80% of life is
just showing up
life: My mother and father
One moment in history I wish I could have seen: D-Day
The place I’d most like to visit: Dublin on St. Patrick’s Day
Hobbies: Fishing and computer gaming
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Having fun
My advice to youngsters: Have fun with what you do
My most prized possession: My computer (when it’s working)
If I won $1 million, I would: Buy myself a new computer
and put the rest in the bank
Offensive line passing eligibility
McFall’s Career Statistics
Year
2005
2006
Totals
UT
1
5
6
AT
0
2
2
TT
1
7
8
Getting to Know Carlos McFall
Nickname: C-Los
I would describe myself as a person as: Righteous
and hardworking
What people don’t know about me is: I can ride a
unicycle
The reason I love football is: You get to compete every
single play
I pattern my play after: Ty Law
improve my relationship with God
My greatest athletic moment is: My first touchdown
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Signing my letter
of intent to attend Stanford University
My favorite stadium in which to play is: The new
Stanford Stadium
The toughest player I have faced in college is: Evan
Moore
A friend from another college team is: Cory Bennett
(Oklahoma)
combination of athletics and academics in the nation
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Hard work
and determination are the keys to success
My favorite class at Stanford is: French Women in
Cinema
My least favorite class at Stanford is: Calculus
programs: Team unity
Dallas Cowboys
Randall Cunningham
The athlete I admire most is: LeBron James
Jesus Christ
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Sack-Yds
0-0
0-0
0-0
TFL-Yds
0-0
1.0-2
1.0-2
Int-Yds
0-0
0-0
0-0
Christ, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jackie Robinson
Best book I have ever read: Where the Red Fern Grows
on: Cereal
Favorite Movie: Boomerang
Favorite Actor: Jamie Fox
play me is: Bill Bellamy
Interception returned to “the house!!!”
Favorite musical groups or performers: Chamillionaire,
Slim Thug and Paul Wall
as: One of the best
The best advice I ever received was: “You can’t just be
good, you have to be better!” – My dad
Jesus’ resurrection
The place I’d most like to visit: Tahiti
The favorite place I’ve visited: Disney World
Hobbies: Fishing
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Sitting on my yacht
My advice to youngsters: Know what you want, and
don’t stop until you get it
My most prized possession: My father’s good luck charm
that he wore under his football pads in college
Pay us!
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James McGillicuddy #
Tyrone McGraw
Position: DT
Height: 6-3
Weight: 300
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Worcester, Massachusetts
High School: St. John’s HS
Position: RB
Height: 5-9
Weight: 185
Hometown: San Francisco, California
High School: Riordan HS
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At Stanford: Came into Stanford as one of the top recruits in the nation and
At Stanford: After redshirting the 2006 season as a true freshman, Tyrone is now in
the state player of the year following his senior season at St. John’s High School in
Massachusetts … Redshirted in 2005 as a true freshman and then missed all of his redshirt freshman year in 2006 due to injury.
The 2006 Season: Missed the season due to an injury.
The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman defensive tackle.
In High School: Named the top recruit in the state of Massachusetts by PrepStar and
ranked as the No. 6 recruit in New England by SuperPrep as a senior in 2004 … Chosen
All-Northeast by SuperPrep and Lemming’s, as well as All-East by PrepStar, the Gatorade
Massachusetts State Player of the Year, and the state’s offensive MVP as a senior in 2004
… Started on both the offensive and defensive line at St. John’s High School … First
Team All-State as an offensive lineman following his senior season … On defense, he
registered 75 tackles, 15 sacks, nine forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries … Central
Massachusetts All-Star selection as both a junior and senior … Also an outstanding
wrestler … Won the state and New England championship as a junior in the heavyweight
division … Had an overall record of 34-4 … Won the 2005 state title in wrestling as a
senior.
Personal Information: Born June 26, 1986 … Undeclared major … An Eagle
Scout, president of his high school and a member of the National Honor Society …
Father, Gerry, played football at Harvard.
position to make an impact in 2007 … An electrifying runner, he has breakaway speed
and quickness, and the ability to make big plays … He will compete for playing time at
running back as well as on kick returns.
The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman running back …
Winner of the Greg Piers Award as the team’s Most Outstanding Defensive Service Team
Player.
In High School: Stanford’s lone recruit from the Bay Area in 2006, Tyrone starred
at Riordan High School in San Francisco … In 10 games as a senior, he rushed for 1519
yards while setting a new school record … Named First Team All-West Catholic League
as well as the league’s Running Back of the Year … Selected Second Team All-WCAL as
a junior … Also an outstanding track and field athlete … Qualified for the U.S. Junior
Olympics in 2005 in the 4x100 … Central Coast Section 200m champion (21.85) and
runner-up in the 100m (10.79) as a junior … At the 2005 CIF State Meet, he ran a 48.3
split in the 4x400 relay … During the summer of 2004, he placed third in the 200m
Intermediate Boys Division at the U.S. Olympic Trials and was fourth in the 100m at the
USA Junior Olympics … Class valedictorian … Named Scholar-Athlete of the Bay Area
by the San Francisco Olympic Club following his senior year.
Personal Information: Born May 2, 1988 … Undeclared major … Member of the
National Honor Society and California Scholarship Federation … Northern California
National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete … Worked
at the University of California Medical Center in San Francisco for several summers
as a work-study intern in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and for a General Surgery
Physician … Also worked as a patient care assistant.
Getting to Know James McGillicuddy
Nickname: McGillamonster
I would describe myself as a person as: Fun and
ambitious
What people don’t know about me is: I used to be a
swimmer
The reason I love football is: Fun
Currently on my iPod: Dave Matthews Band
My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the New
England Wrestling championship
The toughest player I have faced in college is: James
McGillicuddy
Friends from other college football teams are: Ron
Brace (Boston College), Pat Sheil (Boston College)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: “Best school
in the world”
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Lots
programs: My teammates
The sports team I followed when I was younger: Patriots
The people in history I admire most are: Jesus and
Napoleon
Best book I have read: The Things They Carried
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Favorite Food: Meat and potatoes
on: Eggs and ham
Favorite Actress: Jessica Simpson
play me is: The Incredible Hulk
Intercepting a pass for the winning touchdown in the
Big Game
Favorite musical group or performer: Dave Matthews
Band
Wrestling in college
as: A great player
life: My parents
The big bang
The favorite place I’ve visited: Costa Rica
Hobbies: Fishing, boating, lifting and reading
My advice to youngsters: Never settle for second place
My most prized possession: My watch
If I won $1 million, I would: Give some to charity, buy a
custom made suit and invest the rest
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Getting to Know Tyrone McGraw
Nickname: T-Mac
I would describe myself as a person as: Confident
and ambitious
What people don’t know about me is: I started playing
football in high school; the first time I touched the ball in
a game I scored a TD on a kickoff return
The reason I love football is: It pushes me past what I
sometimes believe to be possible
I pattern my play after: No one … I just do me
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Never
be satisfied with myself academically, athletically or
personally
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to my music
My greatest athletic moment is: Either running at the
2004 Olympic Trials or scoring an 84 yard touchdown to
break my high school’s single-season rushing record
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Having the
opportunity and privilege to choose between Stanford
and Harvard, and graduating high school as valedictorian
The teammate I admire the most is: Anthony Kimble
The toughest player I have faced in college is: Pat
Maynor
The reason I chose Stanford University is: To compete
at the highest levels both academically and athletically
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: There are
varying degrees of intelligence
The best thing about Stanford is: The team, the team,
the team!!!
My favorite classes at Stanford are: Greek Mythology
and Global Politics of Human Rights
programs: Playing at Stanford truly redefines the
concept of the “student-athlete”
Francisco 49ers
Jerry Rice
The people I admire most are: My mother, Leona Banks,
and godfather, Brad Hallett
mom and godfather
Luther King, Jr., Mother Teresa and Gandhi
Best book I have read: Harry Potter series
Favorite Food: Barbeque ribs
Least Favorite Food: Stanford Dining Hall
on: Hot Pockets and baked cookies
Favorite Movies: 300 and Troy
Favorite TV Shows: Smallville and The Real World
play me is: Morris Chestnut
Running collegiate track and working to get into a
premier law school
as: The person who willingly and passionately bore the
responsibility of an entire team … A leader, a competitor,
a WINNER
The best advice I ever received was: Live life today like
no one else will, so that you can live life tomorrow like
no one else can
life: My mother and godfather
One moment in history I wish I could have seen: Dr.
King’s “I Have a Dream” speech
The favorite place I’ve visited: Cabo San Lucas … in a
7-bedroom mansion on the beach
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Making my dreams
a reality … a NFL career, wealthy/successful attorney,
beautiful wife and kids, and, most importantly, happiness
My advice to youngsters: Be confident in everything
that you do
My most prized possession: My cross … the last gift my
mother gave me
If I won $1 million, I would: Invest it to make more money
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Player biographies
Bo McNally
Position: SS
Height: 6-0
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Salt Lake City,
High School: Highlands HS
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Michael Miller
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Weight: 208
Position: WR
Height: 6-1
Year: Senior
Hometown: San Clemente,
High School: San Clemente
Utah
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#
Weight: 195
California
HS
At Stanford: A tough, aggressive and hard-nosed safety who has the inside track to
At Stanford: Has spent the last three seasons as a backup wide receiver after redshirt-
become the team’s starting strong safety in 2007 after showing excellent potential in his
first year of action as a redshirt freshman in 2006 … Possesses good athletic skills and
instincts for the safety positions … Has great potential and the ability to be a key player
for Stanford … An athletic and quick player who is not afraid to hit and mix it up.
The 2006 Season: Made his collegiate debut by playing in all 12 games and making one start … Contributed 21 tackles (12 solo, nine assists), including six in each of
the team’s final two contests against Oregon State and at California with nine of those
12 solos, including five versus Oregon State and four at California … Picked off a pair of
passes in Stanford’s lone win of the season at Washington … Ran one of his two interceptions against Washington back 49 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter for one of
the most memorable Stanford plays of the season, which he capped off with a stretched
out dive to get into the end zone … Also had a half sack and a tackle-for-loss, which he
recorded at California.
The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman strong safety.
In High School: Played quarterback and free safety during his last two years at
Highland High School in Salt Lake City … Named to PrepStar’s All-Midlands team as
one of the top recruits in the region … A First Team All-State quarterback as a junior
and senior … Rushed for over 1600 yards and scored 16 touchdowns, and threw for over
800 yards and eight more TDs while running the Triple Option offense … As a safety, he
had six interceptions and 75 tackles … MVP of his Region and First Team All-State as
both a QB and free safety … Rushed for over 1800 yards and 20 touchdowns as a junior
when he also threw for five more touchdowns and 500 yards … Defensively, he had five
interceptions and 45 tackles … Named Region MVP and First Team All-State QB …
Started at running back as a sophomore when he gained 650 yards and scored eight TDs
… Three-year varsity basketball player … Competed in the long jump and 100 meters in
track and field as a prep … Region champion in long jump as a sophomore … Academic
All-State nominee following his senior season.
Personal Information: Born August 3, 1987 … Science, Technology and Society
major … His grandfather, Dave, was a major league pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles
(1962-75) … Father, Jeff, and mother, Catherine, attended Stanford and are both the class
of 1985 … Catherine completed her Ph.D. at the University of Utah in Spring of 2005 …
Uncle, Mike McNally, is a professional golfer.
ing as a true freshman walk-on in 2003 … Part of a large group of receivers on the 2007
squad … Coming off a 2006 season that saw him receive significant playing time.
The 2006 Season: Received the most extensive playing time of his career, participating in eight of the team’s 12 games and even making his first career start at UCLA
when he caught one ball for eight yards … Had the best game of his career coming off
the bench in the first game of the new Stanford Stadium versus Navy when he made three
catches for 38 yards, both career-bests … Picked up Second Team Pac-10 All-Academic
recognition.
The 2005 Season: Did not see any game action.
The 2004 Season: Saw limited action in two games off the bench as a backup wide
receiver.
The 2003 Season: Did not play as a true freshman wide receiver.
In High School: A talented prep player from San Clemente High School in Southern
California … Played running back and wide receiver on the varsity football team as
a junior and senior … Helped his high school team reach the CIF Southern Section
Division II semifinals as a junior and senior … Involved in student government.
Personal Information: Born November 14, 1985 … A co-term student working
on his Masters degree in Sociology and his Bachelors degree in International Relations …
Also has a minor in Spanish … Member of the National Honor Society … President of
his high school’s chapter of the California Scholastic Federation.
McNally’s Career Stats
Year
2006
Totals
UT
12
12
AT
9
9
Getting to Know Bo McNally
Nickname: Bo Bo
I would describe myself as a person as: Nice
The reason I love football is: The contact
I pattern my play after: Myself
My greatest athletic moment is: Beating my high school
rival Skyline
The reason I chose Stanford University is: Balance
between athletics and academics
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: How to
manage my time better
The best thing about Stanford is: Weather
programs: Team camaraderie
Denver Broncos, Utah Jazz
John Elway and Steve Young
The athlete I admire most is: John Stockton
The person in history I admire most is: Martin Luther
King, Jr.
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TT
21
21
Sacks-Yds
0.5-5
0.5-5
TFL-Yds
0.5-5
0.5-5
Int-Yds
2-49
2-49
Favorite Food: BBQ
on: Macaroni and cheese
Favorite Movie: Man on Fire
play me is: Nick Cannon
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Running
back an interception for a TD
Favorite musical group or performer: The Temptations
home, being lazy
as: A success
The place I’d most like to visit: Home
The favorite place I’ve visited: Maui, Hawai’i
Hobbies: Bowling, watching movies and sleeping
If I won $1 million, I would: Spend it
Miller’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
Rec
4
4
Yds
39
39
Getting to Know Michael Miller
Nickname: Mike
I would describe myself as a person as: Driven
What people don’t know about me is: I can speak
Spanish
The reasons I love football are: The competitiveness; the
camaraderie; the challenge
I pattern my play after: Anybody I can learn something
from
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Keep growing
in my faith with God
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Hot tub, relax, listen
to music
Currently on my iPod: Tupac
My greatest athletic moment is: My first college
reception
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Bungee jumping
in Vegas
The teammate I admire the most is: Thaddeus Chase
My favorite stadium in which to play is: The Rose
Bowl (UCLA)
The toughest player I have faced in college is: Leigh
Torrence
A friend from another college football team is: Brian
De La Puente (Cal)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: The best of
the best, athletically and academically
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To be patient
The best thing about Stanford is: The wealth of
opportunity available
My favorite class at Stanford is: International Security in
a Changing World
programs: The tight-knit community
The sports teams I followed when I was younger: San
Diego Chargers and Los Angeles Lakers
Barry Sanders
The athlete I admire most is: Ladanian Tomlinson
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9.8
9.8
TD
0
0
LG
15
15
My family
The people in history I admire most are: Jesus and
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Best book I have read: Wild at Heart
Favorite Food: Italian sausage
Least Favorite Food: Dry chicken
on: Pasta
Favorite Movie: Blood Diamond
Favorite Actor: Will Smith
Favorite Actress: Salma Hayek
Catching the winning TD pass in the Big Game
Favorite musical group or performer: Anthony Hamilton
Studying overseas
The best advice I ever received was: If you believe,
you can achieve
life: My mother
Jesus walking on water
The favorite place I’ve visited: Dominican Republic
Hobbies: Traveling, the beach, eating, sleeping and hanging
with friends
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: With my fiancée on
some tropic island
My advice to youngsters: Don’t let anybody stand in the
way of your dreams … if you work hard enough, nothing
is impossible
My most prized possession: My ’84 BMW, it gets me
around town
If I won $1 million, I would: Buy my mom a house, invest
and donate
Let the walk-ons eat training table
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Player biographies
Evan Moore
Position: WR
Height: 6-7
Year: Senior
Hometown: Brea, California
High School: Brea-Olinda HS
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Weight: 236
At Stanford: Begins his fifth and final season with career totals of 64 receptions for
1074 yards and a 16.8 per catch average with 11 receiving touchdowns in 26 career games
played … Missed nearly all of 2005 with a dislocated hip he suffered in the first game of the
season at Navy and was limited to a part-time role due to a stress fracture in his right foot in
2006 but is expected to be a major factor in the fate of the 2007 Cardinal … Has great size
and athleticism … Came to Stanford as a highly-recruited two-sport athlete in football and
basketball … Played on the Stanford basketball team in 2003-04 and the early stages of the
2004-05 season before leaving the team to focus entirely on football … A tremendous athlete
who has the potential to be one of the team’s top offensive players in 2007.
The 2006 Season: Returned to action in a part-time role and caught 14 passes for
242 yards and three TDs in eight games and five starts … Had the team’s highest yard
per catch average at 17.3 and the third best yards per game mark at 30.2 … Had two
strong games to open the season at Oregon (4-62) and at San Jose State (4-84, 2 TD) and
then caught three balls for 63 yards and a touchdown in the season finale Big Game at
California but was limited to only three catches for 33 yards in the nine games in between
as he struggled with a stress fracture in his right foot that kept him out of four games
entirely … Added Second Team Pac-10 All-Academic honors.
The 2005 Season: Had three catches for 66 yards and a touchdown in a 41-38
season opening victory at Navy but suffered a season-ending dislocated hip in the first
half after a long run at the end of a 33-yard catch.
The 2004 Season: Second on the team in receptions (39) and receiving yards
(616), while leading the team with six touchdown catches … Started all 11 games at wide
receiver … Named First Team Pac-10 All-Academic, Honorable Mention All-Pac-10 and
District 8 Academic All-American in addition to being voted by his teammates as the
Cardinal’s Most Outstanding Sophomore … Began the year by catching 13 passes for four
touchdowns in the first three games of the season … Scored the first two touchdowns
of the year for the Cardinal by catching passes of 22 and 30 yards from Trent Edwards in
Stanford’s season-opening win against San Jose State … Had four catches for 56 yards
the next week against BYU, including a 24-yard TD reception … Had five receptions
for 47 yards versus USC, including a three-yard TD reception from Edwards to cap an
11-play, 79-yard drive for the Cardinal’s first score of the game … Had a career-long 67yard reception and a career-high 87 yards receiving on just two receptions at Washington
State … Registered four receptions for 78 yards and one TD on a 26-yard catch from T.C.
Ostrander versus Oregon State, and also had a 41-yard reception against the Beavers.
The 2003 Season: Was very impressive and showed great potential when given the
opportunity during six games of action … Caught eight passes for 150 yards and one
touchdown before being injured in the eighth game of the campaign versus Arizona State,
forcing him to miss the final three contests of the season … Before being injured against
Arizona State, he had two receptions for 79 yards, including a season-long 46-yarder and
a 33-yard TD reception from Chris Lewis on a play that he injured his shoulder and ankle
to end his season … His breakout game came at USC when he caught five passes for 52
yards … His other reception was a 19-yarder versus Oregon.
In Basketball: A reserve forward on Stanford’s nationally-ranked men’s basketball
team in 2003-04 … Joined the basketball squad at the conclusion of the 2003 football
campaign and played a reserve role on a Cardinal team that won the Pac-10 title, was
ranked No. 1 in the country for several weeks and finished the year with a 30-2 overall
record … Began playing his second season of basketball in 2004-05 following the 2004
football campaign but left the team in January of 2005 to concentrate on football.
In High School: Excelled in both basketball and football while attending Brea-Olinda
High School in Southern California … One of the top two-sport prep athletes in the nation
… An All-American selection in both football and basketball … As a senior in 2002, he
caught 37 passes for 867 yards and 12 touchdowns in 10 games, while also accounting for
three interceptions and 31 tackles as a free safety … SuperPrep All-American … Ranked by
SuperPrep as the No. 24 recruit in the FarWest … Rivals.com listed him among its Top 100
recruits in the West and No. 25 on its national list of “athletes” … Lemming’s, Rivals.com and
TheInsiders.com also listed Evan among their top recruits in the West … TheInsiders.com
ranked him as the No. 2 TE/WR in the state … PrepStar All-West selection … Three-time
All-Century League wide receiver … High school Heisman finalist … Selected to participate in the CaliFlorida Bowl following his senior season … In basketball, he averaged 24.3
points, 12.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game in 2002-03 while leading his team to a 25-4
record … Following his senior season, he was named Century League Most Valuable Player,
First Team All-CIF, First Team All-Orange County, All-State, Division II All-State, SuperPrep
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All-American and a nominee for California Mr. Basketball … He was the MVP of the
Orange County All-Star Game after a 28-point, 18-rebound performance … Rated among
the Top 10 power forwards on the West Coast … Averaged 22.0 points, 12.5 rebounds and
3.0 blocks per game as a junior … SuperPrep Grid-Hoop All-American following his junior
season … Rated among the Top Five power forwards in Southern California by socalhoops.
com … Selected to the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame in Orange County …
Three-time member of the California Scholastic Federation.
Personal Information: Born January 3, 1985 … Working on his Masters degree in
Sociology and has already received his Bachelors degree in Political Science.
Moore’s Career Statistics
Year
2003
2004
2005
2006
Totals
Rec
8
39
3
14
64
Yds
150
616
66
242
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Getting to Know Evan Moore
Nicknames: EMO, E
I would describe myself as a person as: One who is
extremely competitive
What people don’t know about me is: I am Mexican
The reason I love football is: The competitive
environment and the work it takes to become successful
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Be a little
more patient
My favorite pre-game ritual is: To pray
My greatest athletic moment is: Scoring my first
collegiate touchdown
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Realizing what it
means to have a personal relationship with God
Stanford Stadium
reputation for winning
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: That only
getting it done in athletics is not acceptable, you have to
be well-rounded
The best thing about Stanford is: The family feeling you
have with other individuals
My favorite classes at Stanford are: My International
Relations classes
My least favorite classes at Stanford are: Anything
having to do with the Humanities
programs: The quality of the individuals
The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Los
Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Rams
Jerry Rice
The athletes I admire most are: Michael Jordan, Lance
Armstrong, Brett Favre
The people I admire most are: My family
Christ and my family
Christ, Martin Luther King, Jr. and all the war veterans of
the past/present
Avg
18.8
15.8
22.0
17.3
16.8
TD
1
6
1
3
11
LG
46
67
33
51
67
Best books I have read: The Purpose Driven Life, The
Prayer of Jabez
Favorite Food: Mexican food
Least Favorite Food: Cucumbers
on: I’d starve
Favorite Movies: Good Will Hunting, Money Talks
Favorite Actresses: Ashley Judd and Salma Hayek
play me is: Ben Affleck
Throwing a lateral to one of our O-Linemen in the open
field to let one of them score a touchdown
Favorite musical groups or performers: Incubus, 50
Cent, Whitney Houston and Shakira
If I were not playing college football, I would be: Really
bored and out of shape, or playing college basketball
as: A great player/winner who had character
The best advice I ever received was: To realize that
God would never put you up to anything he can’t help
you get through
life: My dad
Resurrection of Jesus Christ
The place I’d most like to visit: Europe
The favorite places I’ve visited: Cabo San Lucas and
Hawai’i
Hobbies: Music, being around the people I’m close to,
fishing and sleeping
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Extremely happy and
secure with a great family
My advice to youngsters: Don’t stress about athletics at a
young age, just enjoy it while its in its purest form
My most prized possessions: My Bible and my iPod
If I won $1 million, I would: Find a way to make it $10
million
Is to allow college athletes to be paid based on their
performance
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Player biographies
Mark Mueller
Position: WR
Height: 6-3
Weight: 200
Hometown: Aurora, Colorado
High School: Overland HS
Pronunciation: Mew-ler
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team captain … Four-year letterwinner in track and field and a two-year letterwinner in
basketball … Two-time winner of the Pioneer Award for outstanding achievement in track
and field … Competed in the shot and discus … Led his basketball team to the Regional
title as a junior.
Personal Information: Born July 17, 1985 … Political Science major … Member of
the National Honor Society … Brother, Aaron, played football at Ft. Hays State University, a
Division II school in Kansas … His father, Dave, coached with Lynn Stiles at San Jose State in
the 1970s.
At Stanford: Will add depth to the Cardinal’s receiving corps and battle for playing
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time in 2007 … Talented young player who has the ability and potential to become an
outstanding receiver for the next four years … Also a member of the track and field team.
In Track and Field: A sprinter on the Stanford track and field team but has not
participated in a meet.
In High School: Three-sport letterwinner from Colorado who starred in football,
track and field and lacrosse at Overland High School … Missed most of his junior season
in football due to injury, but put together an impressive senior campaign … He was his
school’s Wendy’s High School Heisman award winner and team captain as a senior …
First Team All-State in track and field as a junior … He broke three school records his
junior season in the 200m (21.42), 4x100m and 4x200m … He won the Regional championship in the 100m and 200m, and placed third in the state in the 100m, 200m and
4x100m … Best time in the 100m is 10.70 … A First Team All-Conference selection in
lacrosse as a junior.
Personal Information: Born July 17, 1987 … Undeclared major … Brother, Luke,
played football at Colorado State.
Nicknames: Phat Muth, King of the Playground
What people don’t know about me is: I’ve never ridden
a bicycle
The reason I love football is: My teammates
I pattern my play after: Aaron Muth
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Become
more organized
My favorite pre-game ritual is: The Walk
My greatest athletic moment is: Winning my Pop
Warner conference championship on the final drive
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Getting recruited
to play DI football
My favorite stadium in which to play is: Sun Devil Stadium
The toughest player I have faced in college is: Julian
Jenkins
Friends from other college football teams are: Darren
Mougey (San Diego State), Sean Spellman (Michigan
Tech)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: To play in
the Rose Bowl
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: The harder
you work the easier it is to succeed
The best thing about Stanford is: Easily, my teammates
My least favorite classes at Stanford are: IHUM, PWR,
Spanish, CASA 1
programs: Our admissions standards
Anaheim Angels, Arizona Cardinals, Dallas Mavericks
Ricky Proehl
The athlete I admire most is: Pat Tillman
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Elvis
Getting to Know Mark Mueller
Nickname: Mule
What people don’t know about me is: I enjoy reading
theology
The reason I love football is: I have always loved the
game and am blessed to be able to play
I pattern my play after: No one person, just anyone that
I can learn from
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Follow Jesus
visualizing myself in the game
Currently on my iPod: Lecrae
My greatest athletic moment is: Upsetting our rivals
Cherry Creek my senior year.
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Knowing God
My favorite stadium in which to play is: Our stadium
The Broncos
Barry Sanders
The athlete I admire most is: Barry Sanders
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: C.S. Lewis
Best book I have read: A lot, but Mere Christianity
Favorite Food: Steak and lobster
Running track and field, playing lacrosse, or another sport
The best advice I ever received was: Trust in the Lord
life: My mother
Pentecost
The place I’d most like to visit: Israel
The favorite place I’ve visited: The Rocky Mountains
Hobbies: Sports, any game, reading, good conversations
and being outdoors
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Married with a family
and growing
My advice to youngsters: Trust in the Lord
If I won $1 million, I would: Help my friends and family
who need it, take my friends out to eat, and then give the
rest away
Ben Muth
Position: OT
Height: 6-6
Weight: 301
Year: Junior
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
High School: Pinnacle HS
Pronunciation: Mewth
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At Stanford: A backup offensive tackle the past two seasons, Ben has shown contin-
ued improvement and has put himself in position to compete for a starting spot in 2007
… Has played in 14 games in 2005 and 2006.
The 2006 Season: Made his most significant contribution as a collegian, playing in
10 games all off the bench.
The 2005 Season: Picked up his first collegiate game action, playing in four games
at offensive tackle.
The 2004 Season: Did not play as a true freshman offensive tackle.
In High School: A PrepStar All-American offensive lineman out of Pinnacle High
School in Phoenix, Arizona … SuperPrep named him to the All-FarWest team and the No.
10 recruit in the state of Arizona … Arizona Republic First Team All-State 4A, All-Arizona,
All-Phoenix and All-Wells Fargo Region as a senior … Was also named by the East Valley
Tribune and the Arizona Coaches’ Association to their First Team All-State squads in his
final prep season when he was selected to play in the Arizona Coaches’ Association All-Star
Game … Additionally earned Wells Fargo All-Academic Region honors and named to the
Tacoma News Tribune’s Western Top 100 team as a senior … Four-year starter and two-time
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The three people in history I admire most are: Teddy
Roosevelt, Pat Tillman and FDR
Best book I have read: The Iliad
Favorite Food: Meat
Least Favorite Food: Tofu, by far
on: Peanut butter sandwiches
Favorite Movies: Boogie Nights, Braveheart, Rocky I-IV
Favorite TV Shows: The OC, Chappelle’s Show, Family
Guy, Dino Riders
Favorite Actors: Mel Gibson, Tom Cruise
Favorite Actress: Lindsay Lohan
play me is: Mark Wahlberg, or a young Burt Reynolds
the national title
Favorite musical group or performer: George Strait
lot skinnier
as: A good teammate
The best advice I ever received was: You are what your
record says you are
life: My dad
Angels Game 6 comeback against the Giants
The favorite place I’ve visited: San Diego
Hobbies: Playstation 2, movies and TV
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: In the league
My advice to youngsters: Second place is just the first
loser, and history remembers winners
My most prized possession: The Silver Bullet (my truck)
The things about college football I would change:
Pay the athletes, and bring back the Big 10 champ versus
Pac-10 champ in the Rose Bowl
Brent Newhouse
Position: LS
Height: 6-4
Weight: 230
Year: Senior
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
High School: Harvard-Westlake HS
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At Stanford: Will be in his fourth season as Stanford’s long snapper on the punt
team in 2007 … Very accurate and reliable … Earned a scholarship prior to the 2006
season after having been a walk-on for three seasons from 2003-05 … Three-time Pac-10
All-Academic selection.
The 2006 Season: Earned a letter for the third consecutive season as the team’s
long snapper on punts with another excellent season in the role … Recorded one assisted
tackle … Earned First Team Pac-10 All-Academic honors.
The 2005 Season: Continued in his role as the team’s long snapper on punts and
earned his second varsity letter … Continued his reliable and accurate snapping …
Picked up one assisted tackle … Earned First Team Pac-10 All-Academic honors.
The 2004 Season: Earned his first varsity letter as the team’s long snapper on punts
… Had an outstanding season as he proved to be a reliable and consistent long snapper
… Had one solo tackle … Picked up Second Team Pac-10 All-Academic honors.
The 2003 Season: Did not play in 2003 as a true freshman long snapper.
In High School: Played on the offensive and defensive lines at Harvard-Westlake
High School, as well as being the team’s long snapper … Three-year letterwinner …
Started at center and tackle on offense and played defensive end on the other side of the
ball … Took over as the team’s long snapper as a sophomore and snapped nearly every
punt/FG/PAT for three seasons … Attended the Shane Hackney Snapping Academy in
the summer of 2002 … National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame ScholarAthlete award winner … Recipient of the AP Scholar with Honors award and the community service award for three years … Nominated for the National Youth Leadership
Conference in Washington, D.C.
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Personal Information: Born February 21, 1985 … Co-term student working on
his Masters degree in Management Science and Engineering and his Bachelors degree
in Economics … Member of the National Honor Society, Cum Laude and the Spanish
National Honor Society … Has played drums since sixth grade … Was a drummer for
the Jazz Band for four years in high school and a member of the honors jazz program.
Newhouse’s Career Statistics
Year
2004
2005
2006
Totals
UT
1
0
0
1
AT
0
1
1
1
TT
1
1
1
3
Getting to Know Brent Newhouse
Nickname: House
I would describe myself as a person as: Focused
What people don’t know about me is: How I picked up
long snapping
The reason I love football is: The life lessons you learn
I pattern my play after: David Binn
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Not
overanalyze things
My favorite pre-game ritual is: A long stretch
My favorite stadium in which to play is: Arizona State
A friend from another college football team is: Mike
Carley (Penn)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: It’s the best
school in the country
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Engineering
is not for everyone
The best thing about Stanford is: The student-athletes
My favorite class at Stanford is: Economics 1
Sack-Yds
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0-0
0-0
0-0
TFL-Yds
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0-0
0-0
0-0
Int-Yds
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0-0
0-0
0-0
My least favorite class at Stanford is: E154
Los Angeles Kings
Least Favorite Food: All vegetables
on: Pasta and chicken
Favorite TV Show: The Simpsons
Playing the drums and wasting time
as: The best at what I did
My advice to youngsters: Work hard and keep your
options open
Emeka Nnoli
Position: FB
Height: 6-1
Weight: 237
Year: Senior
Hometown: Sacramento, California
High School: Natomas HS
Pronunciation: Uh-mek-uh Knoll-ee
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At Stanford: Expected to return as the team’s starting fullback for his fifth and final
season on The Farm in 2007 after moving into the role for most of the 2006 campaign …
An effective blocker for both the pass and run who may be used more this season both as
an inside runner and a receiver out of the backfield.
The 2006 Season: Moved into the starting fullback role in the team’s third game
of the season after starter Nick Frank had his playing days cut short with a career-ending condition … Started each of the team’s last 10 games at fullback and contributed 49
yards rushing on 19 carries, while catching eight balls for 62 yards out of the backfield …
Had his biggest all-around contest in his final game as a reserve with three carries for 10
yards and a career-high-tying two catches for a career-high 29 yards, including a careerbest 23-yard reception, at San Jose State in the second game of the season … Picked up a
career-high 12 yards on the ground on three carries at Arizona, including a season-high
nine-yard run … Ran a career-high seven times for 11 yards in Stanford’s 20-3 win at
Washington … Had a career-high-tying two catches at UCLA and versus USC.
The 2005 Season: Participated in eight games off the bench, primarily on special
teams.
The 2004 Season: Used in a reserve role at fullback and on special teams … Played
in five games and carried the ball for the first time in his career, gaining five yards on one
carry in The Big Game versus California.
The 2003 Season: Did not play in 2003 as a true freshman fullback.
In High School: A consensus prep All-American from Natomas High School in
Sacramento who was rated as one of the top recruits in the nation … All-American
selection by PrepStar, SuperPrep, Rivals.com and Lemming’s, among others … Ranked
as the No. 2 fullback in the country by Lemming’s, No. 3 by SuperPrep and No. 10 by
PrepStar … Named to PrepStar’s Dream Team as one of the nation’s Top 100 recruits
… Ranked as the No. 1 fullback in the West by PacWest Football, No. 2 running back in
the West by PrepStar, No. 14 player in California by Rivals.com and No. 18 by Lemming’s
… Selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl … Ran for 920 yards and 14
TDs while averaging over seven yards per carry on offense, while also accounting for 70
tackles as a linebacker in his senior season when he repeated as an All-League selection …
Ran for 1726 yards and scored 22 TDs as a junior when he was selected First Team AllConference, All-League, All-City and All-State … Accounted for over 3100 varsity career
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yards rushing and 56 touchdowns as a three-year starter at running back to go along with
180 tackles … Participated in basketball and track and field for two seasons each … U.S.
Army High School All-American Scholar-Athlete … Finalist for the Watkins Award as the
nation’s top African-American student-athlete.
Personal Information: Born December 25, 1984 … A double major in Science,
Technology and Society, as well as Sociology… Full name is Chukwvemeka, which means
“God has been kind” in the Ibo language of Nigeria … Member of the National Honor
Society, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, Who’s Who in Sports and
National Society of High School Scholars … A California Scholarship Federation Lifetime
Member … Sister, Nnenna, is a Stanford graduate (Class of 2002) … Two of his uncles
are also Stanford graduates, one of whom, Professor Albert Nnoli, was team captain and
an All-Conference selection in soccer in 1963 and 1964.
Nnoli’s Career Statistics
Year Att.
2004
1
2005
0
2006
19
Totals 20
YG
5
0
50
55
YL
0
0
1
1
Net Avg.
5
5.0
0
0.0
49
2.6
54
2.7
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Nickname: Mek Mek
and peaceful
What people don’t know about me is: I was on a swim
team for two years
The reason I love football is: Its competitive nature
I pattern my play after: Jim Brown
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Stay focused
on my goals
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Silence
My greatest athletic moment is: Dunking in 8th grade
Stanford Stadium
The toughest player I have faced in college is: The
USC defense
The reasons I chose Stanford University are: School
and athletics
The best thing about Stanford is: Alumni and athletics
prestige
programs: The players bond extremely well with each
other here
Sacramento Kings and San Francisco 49ers
Bo Jackson
The athlete I admire most is: Alonzo Mourning
TD
0
0
0
0
Lg. Rec. Yds. Avg.
5
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
0.0
9
8
62
7.8
9
8
62
7.8
TD
0
0
0
0
Lg.
0
0
23
23
my mom and Einstein
Favorite Food: Pepper soup
on: Hamburger Helper
Favorite Movie: Scarface
Favorite TV Show: Real World
the winning touchdown in the Rose Bowl
Playing baseball
as: A great guy
The best advice I ever received was: The present is
just that a gift
life: My parents
An Ali fight
Hobbies: Video games, hanging out and working out
My advice to youngsters: Aim for the stars
My most prized possession: Health/life
To get paid
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Zach Nolan
Position: LS
Height: 6-4
Weight: 235
Hometown: Parkland, Florida
High School: Pine Crest School
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At Stanford: Stanford’s number two long snapper behind Brent Newhouse … Zach
is a walk-on who will play a reserve role behind Newhouse in 2007 but will battle for the
starting assignment in the future.
The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman long snapper.
In High School: A walk-on from Pine Crest School in Parkland, Florida … Played
offensive and defensive line as a junior and senior … Selected to the Miami Herald’s
Second Team All-County squad as a senior and Honorable Mention as a junior …
Named team captain as a senior … Zach was a quarterback before making the move to
offensive line prior to his junior season … Also lettered in weightlifting … Nominated for
the Brian Piccolo Scholar-Athlete Award … National Merit Scholarship recipient.
Getting to Know Zach Nolan
What people don’t know about me is: I played
quarterback and o-line in high school
The reason I love football is: The feeling you get running
out of the tunnel
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Pay more
attention to others
Currently on my iPod: If I had one, it would be country music
My greatest athletic moment is: At the end of a game in
my sophomore year of high school, I faked spiking a ball
and ran the ball in for a touchdown
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Finding out I was
accepted to Stanford University
The teammate I admire the most is: Derek Belch
Friends from other college football teams are: Sam
Young (Notre Dame), Travis Henry (Yale)
make the best out of dorm food
programs: True student-athletes
Miami Dolphins
Best book I have read: Freakonomics
Least Favorite Food: Brussels sprouts
on: Tacos
Favorite Movie: Old School
Favorite Actor: Matt Damon
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Forcing
a fumble return for a touchdown
Favorite musical group or performer: Kenny Chesney
Watching college football
as: A technician
The best advice I ever received was: The reason most
people fail instead of succeed: they trade what they want
at the moment for what they want the most
life: My parents
The favorite place I’ve visited: The Keys
Hobbies: Fishing, playing video games
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Enjoying life
My advice to youngsters: Take it one day at a time
More bowls
Added 2.0 tackles-for-loss for minus four yards, picking up one each at Oregon and versus
Arizona … Provided one of the most exciting moments of the season when he picked off a
pass versus Arizona and returned it to the end zone for a 72-yard interception return that
was the fourth-longest interception return for a TD in school history … Had a career-best
eight tackles versus Washington State, as well as a career-high-tying five solo stops at both
Oregon and Washington.
The 2005 Season: Played in 11 games on special teams as a reserve in the defensive
backfield, making seven tackles (four solo, three assists) with one each in seven different
contests.
The 2004 Season: Did not play as a true freshman cornerback.
In Track and Field: Has participated in track and field throughout his Stanford
career … Set Stanford’s school record in the 100 meters when he clocked a time of
10.39 to finish fourth at the 2005 Pan American Games in Windsor, Ontario, Canada …
Posted Stanford’s top regular season time in the 100 meters for three consecutive seasons
(2005-07), clocking in with a 10.45 times in each of the first two seasons and a 10.47 in
2007 … Reached his top regular season mark in 2007 as a fourth place finisher at the
Pac-10 Championships, while the Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational and the prelims
of the Pac-10 Championships were the events that provided the 10.45 times in 2006 and
2005, respectively … Finished eighth at the 2005 Pac-10 Championships … Also had the
squad’s best time in the 200 (21.24) and 400 (49.95) meter events as a sophomore …
Set the school record in the indoor 60 meters (6.83) in 2006 at the Husker Invitational
… Finished second in the 100 meters at the 2005 U.S. Junior National Track and Field
Championships.
In High School: A Bay Area product and three-sport star from nearby Pinole Valley
High School … Along with being one of the top football players in the area, he was among
the area’s best in soccer and track and field as well … SuperPrep named him to its AllFarWest club as one of the top defensive back prospects in the nation … Tacoma News
Tribune Western Top 100 choice when he had 72 tackles, two forced fumbles and one interception returned for a touchdown, as well as kickoff returns of 93 and 80 yards that went
for touchdowns as a senior … Named a Bay Area Cream of the Crop Athlete and First Team
All-League following his senior season … Three-year letterwinner and two-time All-League
selection in soccer … In track and field, he finished third in the 200 meters at the 2004
California State Meet with a time of 21.17 after running a prep career-best 21.07 in the prelims … Finished third in the 100 meters and fourth in the 200 meters at the 2004 Golden
West Championships … Won the 100 and 200 meters at the 2004 U.S. Junior Olympics.
Society major … Member of the National Honor Society, National Honor Roll and
Who’s Who Among American High School Students.
Osaisai’s Career Statistics
Year
2005
2006
Totals
UT
4
32
36
AT
3
20
23
TT
7
52
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Wopamo Osaisai
Position: CB
Year: Junior
Hometown: Pinole, California
High School: Pinole Valley HS
Pronunciation: Woe-pamo O-sigh-sigh
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At Stanford: Has become arguably the team’s top cornerback and special teams
player as a gunner on punt coverage after a breakout season in 2006 … An exciting and
strong athlete who is among the fastest players in the Pac-10 … Has 59 career tackles (36
solo, 23 assists), seven pass breakups and one interception, which he returned 72 yards
for a touchdown … Has also contributed three kick returns for 40 yards and one rush
for four yards … Has participated for the school’s track and field squad throughout his
career at Stanford … Holds the school record in the 100 meters at 10.39.
The 2006 Season: Moved into a starting cornerback role and was also a First Team
All-Pac-10 choice as a specialist with the outside coverage role on punt coverage his
specialty … Also racked up the team awards at the postseason banquet as he earned the
Deswarte-Eller Award for the team’s Most Outstanding Sophomore and the Phil Moffat
Award for the Most Outstanding Defensive Special Teams Player, while he was also one of
the club’s four captains as selected by his teammates … Played in all 12 games with six starts
at cornerback … Ranked sixth on the club in tackles with 52 (32 solo, 20 assists), while also
leading the squad with six pass breakups, including a career-high three at Notre Dame …
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Nickname: Pamo
I would describe myself as a person as: Crazy
What people don’t know about me is: I did not play
football until high school
The reason I love football is: It allows me to compete
with the best of athletes
I pattern my play after: Deion Sanders
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Practice
better time management
My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the 100 and
200 meters at the Junior Olympics in 2004
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Playing football
My favorite stadium in which to play is: The Farm
The reason I chose Stanford University is: The diversity
and options it offers
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To be more
efficient with myself
The best thing about Stanford is: Cohesiveness
My favorite class at Stanford is: Ancient Empires
My least favorite class at Stanford is: Program in
Writing and Rhetoric
programs: Dedication and determination
Raiders
No one
The athlete I admire most is: Myself
My father
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0-0
0-0
TFL-Yds
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2.0-4
Int-Yds
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1-72
Napoleon, Alexander the Great and Thomas Jefferson
Best books I have read: Seabiscuit, Things Fall Apart
Favorite Food: Garri and soup
on: Rice and stew
Favorite Actor: My brother
Favorite Actress: My sister
play me is: Wopamo Osaisai
Returning a kickoff for a touchdown
Favorite musical group or performer: Tupac Shakur
as: Dynamic
The best advice I ever received was: Believe in yourself
and the possibilities are endless
life: My mother
The place I’d most like to visit: Switzerland
The favorite place I’ve visited: Paris
Hobbies: Playing video games, relaxing with friends and family
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Successful
My advice to youngsters: Be determined to do what is
right to succeed
My most prized possession: My happiness
If I won $1 million, I would: Give it to my mother
The BCS!
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T.C. Ostrander
Position: QB
Height: 6-3
Weight: 215
Year: Senior
Hometown: Atherton, California
High School: Menlo-Atherton HS
Pronunciation: O-strander
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At Stanford: Expected to be the team’s starter in his fifth and final season at Stanford
after moving into that role for the final five games of 2006 following an injury in game
seven that ended starter Trent Edwards’ collegiate career … Has played in a total of 22
games with seven starts and 15 appearances off the bench, throwing for a total of 2361
yards on 167-of-351 (47.6%) passing … Has thrown eight career touchdowns as well
as eight interceptions … Has shown that he has the tools to become be one of the top
quarterbacks in the Pac-10 during his final campaign with a strong arm and all the skills
necessary to play the position at a high level in the Pac-10 … Came to Stanford as one of
the nation’s top recruits out of nearby Menlo-Atherton High School … Also has a pair of
quick kick punts for 89 yards and a 44.5 yard average.
The 2006 Season: Named Stanford’s Most Outstanding Junior (Gundelach Award)
as well being selected an offensive team captain by his teammates … Played in 10 of 12
games and started the team’s final five contests … Had career-highs in nearly every major
passing category except touchdown passes and completion percentage when he finished
the season by hitting on 72-of-158 passes (45.6%) for a career-high 918 yards and three
touchdowns with five interceptions … Threw for a career-high-tying two touchdowns
and 204 yards on 15-of-31 passing in the 2006 season finale at California … Passed for
a season-high 206 yards and a TD on 11-of-20 passing to lead Stanford to a 20-3 win at
Washington when he also completed his longest pass of the season and second-longest of
his career on a 74-yard TD strike to Richard Sherman … Had a season-high 16 completions versus USC but did have two passes picked off in a game for the first time in his
career.
The 2005 Season: Participated in six games all off the bench … Completed 39of-67 passes (58.2%) for 529 yards and a touchdown with just one interception … Saw
his most extensive action of the season in Stanford’s last two games … Completed 11of-15 passes for 197 yards against Notre Dame in the season finale, including the longest
hookup of his career when he tossed a 76-yard pass to Mark Bradford to get the ball
down to the four-yard line, before throwing a four-yard scoring strike to Matt Traverso
two plays later to give the Cardinal a 31-30 lead (after Michael Sgroi’s extra point) over
Notre Dame with just 1:46 remaining … Completed 15-of-23 passes for 152 yards in the
Big Game versus California … Also had 108 yards passing versus UC Davis after relieving
an injured Trent Edwards following Stanford’s first two offensive series.
The 2004 Season: Saw action in six games as Stanford’s No. 2 quarterback with
the final two versus Oregon State and at California as the starter for the injured Trent
Edwards … Completed 56-of-126 passes (44.4%) for 914 yards and a career-best four
touchdowns with two interceptions … Entered the Oregon game late in the first half and
finished 18-of-29 for 236 yards and one touchdown … Entered a game two weeks later at
Arizona State on the second play of the third quarter after Edwards was knocked out with
an injury and his team trailing 19-7, and promptly hit on 8-of-15 passes for 161 yards
and one touchdown while leading the Cardinal on three scoring drives and putting his
team ahead 31-26 late in the contest before an Arizona State comeback … Threw for a
career-high 247 yards and a career-high-tying two touchdowns versus Oregon State.
In High School: One of the premier quarterbacks and recruits in the nation following the 2002 season … As a senior at nearby Menlo-Atherton High School, he completed
193-of-288 passes (67.0%) for 3059 yards, 44 touchdowns and just seven interceptions …
In the last eight games of his senior season, he went 115-for-175 (65.7%) for 2015 yards,
31 TDs and one interception … An All-American selection by SuperPrep, PrepStar, Max
Emfinger and Lemming’s … Student Sports ranked him as the No. 6 QB in the country
and No. 4 drop-back passer, while TheInsiders.com ranked him among its Top 100 recruits
in the nation and No. 9 on its list of the top quarterbacks … Rivals.com, SuperPrep and
Lemming’s all rated T.C. as one of their top QBs nationally and one of the top prospects
in the West … Invited to participate in the Elite 11 Camp prior to the 2002 season as
one of the top prep quarterbacks in the country … Following his senior season, he was
named Second Team All-State, San Mateo County Person of the Year and one of 15
People to Watch in San Mateo County, as well as San Mateo County, Peninsula Regional
and California Central Coast Section Player of the Year … In the CCS championship
game as a senior, he completed 25-of-32 passes for 297 yards and set a CCS championship game record with five touchdowns passes … Led his team to an 11-2 record and a
CCS Division II championship as a senior … National Merit Commended Scholar …
California State Governor’s Scholar … San Mateo County and CCS Scholar-Athlete of
the Year for 2001-02 … San Mateo County National Football Foundation and College
2 0 0 7
S t a n f o r d
F o o t b a l l
Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete as a senior … Three-year starter in baseball as a pitcher and
outfielder with a career batting average of .447.
Personal Information: Born January 4, 1985 … Public Policy major …
Abbreviation “T.C.” stands for Thomas Clinton … Born at the Stanford Medical Center
… Has been skiing since the age of three … Sister, Karin, graduated from Georgetown
University in 2003 after earning two Team MVP honors in soccer … His father, Clint,
attended Stanford (1966-71) and was a member of the track and field team, once setting
a freshman record in the pole vault (15-3) … His mother, Jacquelynn, is a former competitive distance runner.
Game-By-Game with Ostrander in 2004
Opponent
G/GS
San Jose State 1/0
Brigham Young
1/0
Oregon
1/0
Arizona State
1/0
Oregon State
1/1
California
1/1
Totals
6/2
PA
10
1
29
15
45
26
126
PC
5
0
18
8
17
8
56
Pct
50.0
0.0
62.1
53.3
37.8
30.8
44.4
Yds
122
0
236
161
247
148
914
INT
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
TD
0
0
1
1
2
0
4
LG
50
0
28
67
41
30
67
INT
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
TD
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
LG
32
0
11
20
29
76
76
INT
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
5
TD
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
3
LG
22
8
0
15
18
23
33
74
45
51
74
Opponent
UC Davis
Oregon
USC
Oregon State
California
Notre Dame
Totals
G/GS
1/0
1/0
1/0
1/0
1/0
1/0
6/0
PA
17
1
6
5
23
15
67
PC
7
0
4
2
15
11
39
Pct
41.2
0.0
66.7
40.0
65.2
73.3
58.2
Yds
108
0
34
38
152
197
529
Opponent
G/GS
Navy
1/0
Washington State 1/0
UCLA
1/0
Notre Dame
1/0
Arizona
1/0
Arizona State
1/1
USC
1/1
Washington
1/1
Oregon State
1/1
California
1/1
Totals
10/5
PA
6
2
2
4
13
25
30
20
25
31
158
PC
3
1
0
2
8
7
16
11
9
15
72
Pct
50.0
50.0
0.0
50.0
61.5
28.0
53.3
55.0
36.0
48.4
45.6
Yds
44
8
0
29
58
66
178
206
125
204
918
Ostrander’s Career Statistics
Year
2004
2005
2006
Totals
G/GS
6/2
6/0
10/5
22/7
PA
126
67
158
351
PC
56
39
72
167
Pct
44.4
58.2
45.6
47.6
Getting to Know T.C. Ostrander
I would describe myself as a person as: Ambitious
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Reach out
more
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Sitting in silence
and athletics
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To have
patience
49ers
Joe Montana
The athlete I admire most is: David Robinson
Elisha Cuthbert
Best book I have read: Boys Life
Yds
914
529
918
2361
Int
2
1
5
8
TD
4
1
3
8
LG Tot Off
67
785
76
471
74
765
76
2021
on: Microwave pizzas
Favorite Movie: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Favorite Actor: Vince Vaughn
Favorite Actress: Elisha Cuthbert
Beating USC
Favorite musical group or performer: Eek-a-Mouse
college student
The best advice I ever received was: Be persistent
life: My father
The place I’d most like to visit: Greece
The favorite place I’ve visited: Italy
Hobbies: Reading and playing golf
My advice to youngsters: Keep your head up through
the hard times
My most prized possession: Frank Thomas baseball
cards
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Player biographies
Jay Ottovegio
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Position: P
Height: 6-0
Weight: 196
Year: Senior
Hometown: Coral Springs, Florida
High School: St. Thomas Aquinas HS
Pronunciation: Ott-uh-veg-ee-oh
At Stanford: The only player on Stanford’s roster to begin the 2007 campaign as a
fourth-year starter … Expected to be one of the top punters in the Pac-10 in his final
collegiate campaign … Has averaged 40.6 yards per punt in 194 attempts for 7868 career
punting yards … Has a legitimate chance to break Stanford’s all-time record for punting
yards as he enters the 2007 season just 2105 short of the 9973 compiled by all-time leader
Kevin Miller from 1995-98 and just 2132 shy of becoming the first Stanford player to ever
punt for 10,000 career yards … Has landed 59 career punts inside the opponents’ 20-yard
line and had 20 go for 50 or more yards, proving to be a consistent and reliable punter
that also has a strong leg … Has had just two career punts blocked (both in 2006) … Has
averaged 40.0 or more yards in 23 of his 34 career contests.
The 2006 Season: Averaged a career-low 39.6 yards per punt on 61 attempts for
2417 yards with two punts blocked (Washington State, at Washington) after not having
one blocked in his first two collegiate campaigns … Was able to trap opponents inside
their own 20-yard line 17 times, including on eight occasions in the final four games
which contributed to his lower per punt average as he was unable to average 40.0 or more
yards per punt in any of those last four contests … Ran for 11 yards and a first down
on a fake punt versus Oregon State … Punted a season-high eight times against USC
… Had his best game of the season versus Arizona when he punted seven times for a
season-best 45.3 yard average … Had a pair of season-best-tying 52-yard punts at UCLA
and at Arizona State … Earned 2006 Pre-Season First Team (Steele’s), Second Team (The
Sporting News) and Third Team (Athlon) All-Pac-10 honors.
The 2005 Season: Posted his second solid season as the team’s starting punter,
averaging 40.6 yards on 67 punts for 2723 yards … Landed 22 of his punts inside the
opponents’ 20-yard line and had seven go for 50 or more yards … Had four of his
season-high-tying eight punts go 50 or more yards when he averaged a season-best 45.1
yards per punt at Arizona that helped the Cardinal maintain field position in a hardfought 20-16 victory … Averaged more than 40 yards per punt in eight of Stanford’s 11
games … Had a pair of season-high-tying 56-yard punts at Arizona and versus Arizona
State.
The 2004 Season: Became the first freshman punter in school history to average
more than 40 yards per punt with a 41.3 average on 66 punts for 2728 yards … Had the
longest punt of his career to date with a 59-yarder versus Washington … Had 20 punts
land inside the opponents’ 20-yard line and nine that went for more than 50 yards …
The Sporting News named him a Second Team Freshman All-American … Averaged
more than 40 yards per punt in nine of Stanford’s 11 games … Averaged a career-best
46.2 yards per kick on five punts at Notre Dame, including one of 58 yards and one
that landed inside the 20 … Winner of the Menlo-Atherton Trophy as the team’s Most
Outstanding (redshirt) Freshman player.
The 2003 Season: Did not play in 2003 as a true freshman punter.
In High School: One of the premier kickers in the nation from St. Thomas Aquinas
High School in Florida … A prep All-American who was ranked as the No. 2 placekicker
in the country by Rivals.com and TheInsiders.com … Named All-Southeast Region by
PrepStar and SuperPrep … One of Max Emfinger’s Top Five punters in the country …
Connected on 10-of-15 field goal attempts and 42-of-44 PATs with a season-long FG of
47 yards as a senior … Put 70 of his 79 kickoffs into or out of the end zone … Averaged
42 yards per punt with 12 inside the 20 … Was selected by the Orlando Sentinel as one of
the Top 24 players in the state of Florida and by Rivals.com as one of the Top 100 players
in Florida … First Team All-State placekicker twice … Broward County Super 11 and
First Team All-County selection … Hit 7-of-10 field goals with a long of 48 while averaging 40.0 yards per punt as a junior … An All-State punter as a sophomore after averaging
40.0 yards per punt … Also played soccer and baseball.
Personal Information: Born October 9, 1984 … A co-term student working on
his Masters and Bachelors degrees in Communication … Also has minors in History and
Psychology … Member of the National Honor Society.
Ottovegio’s Career Statistics
Year
2004
2005
2006
Totals
84
No.
66
67
61
194
Yds
2728
2723
2417
7868
Avg
41.3
40.6
39.6
40.6
Lg
59
56
52
59
Blkd
0
0
2
2
I20
20
22
17
59
Getting to Know Jay Ottovegio
Nickname: Thunder
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Taking a shower
My favorite stadium in which to play is: Hate to say it,
but Notre Dame Stadium
athletics and academics in the country
My favorite class at Stanford is: Being Heard in the Age
of New Media
Miami Dolphins
on: PB&J and spaghetti
Favorite Movies: Gladiator, Fight Club, Basic Instinct,
Ladder 49
Favorite Actress: Scarlett Johansson
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Fake
punt and run for a TD
Favorite musical group or performer: Linkin Park
college somewhere else
as: The best punter in Stanford’s history
The best advice I ever received was: If you don’t mind,
it don’t matter
The favorite place I’ve visited: Spain
Hobbies: Golf, cycling and learning the guitar
If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a car and invest the rest
Leon Peralto
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Position: PK
Hometown: Hilo, Hawai’i
High School: Kamehameha HS
At Stanford: Will be used in a reserve role at placekicker in 2007 … Stanford’s only
player from the state of Hawai’i, Leon was a walk-on in 2006.
The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman placekicker.
In High School: An All-State athlete in both football and soccer at Kamehameha
High School in Hilo, Hawai’i … As a senior, he made 52-of-56 PATs and 6-of-12 field
goals to go along with a 40-yard punting average … Second Team All-State as a kicker by
the Honolulu Advertiser and Honolulu Star-Bulletin following his senior season … First
Team All-League as both a placekicker and punter as a senior … Ranked as the No. 19 PK
recruit in the nation by one recruiting service … Two-time All-State selection in soccer
… He was named to the All-League team in football, soccer, cross country and track and
field … Participated in the state track and field meet in the 4x100 and high jump … Very
involved in community service and leadership in high school … Student Body President
as a senior.
Personal Information: Born January 15, 1988 … Undeclared major … National
Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholarship recipient … Who’s Who
Among American High School Students … Literate in the Hawaiian Language.
Getting to Know Leon Peralto
I would describe myself as a person as: Honest, persistent
What people don’t know about me is: I’ve had a garden
since the age of five
The reason I love football is: Team camaraderie
I pattern my play after: Adam Vinatieri
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Look to the
source, open my mind, listen and learn
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to Sudden
Rush’s “EA”
Currently on my iPod: Good Old Hawaiian Music
My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the BIIF
Championship
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Graduating from
Kamehameha High School
My favorite stadium in which to play is: Kamehameha
Pai’ea Stadium
Friends from other college football teams are: Ian
Dulan (BYU), Ikaika Mahoe (Northern Arizona), Mana
Silva (Oregon State)
The reasons I chose Stanford University are: Excellent
balance of academics, athletics and extracurricular
opportunities
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: To look at
the world with different eyes
The best thing about Stanford is: The diversity of people
My favorite class at Stanford is: Native Americans in
the 21st Century
programs: The quality people
Arsenal
The people I admire most are: Nainoa Thompson,
Mililani Trask
2 0 0 7
great-great grandmother
Kamehameha, Lili’uokalani, Pauahi
Best book I have read: Kamehameha and his Warriror
Kekuhaupi’o
Favorite Food: Poi, Kalua pig and Lau Lau
Least Favorite Food: Eggs
on: Poi
Favorite Movie: Cinderella Man
Favorite TV Show: Da Braddahs
the national championship
Favorite musical group or performer: Israel
Kamakawiwo’ole
Playing college soccer
as: A difference maker
The best advice I ever received was: E Ho’omau!
(Continue on!)
life: My parents and my siblings
When my ancestors first landed in Hawai’i
The place I’d most like to visit: Aotearoa (New Zealand)
The favorite place I’ve visited: Moloka’i
Hobbies: Fishing, diving, gardening, camping, hiking
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Making a positive
impact on the world
My advice to youngsters: Pursue your passion
My most prized possession: My family and friends
S t a n f o r d
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Player biographies
Andrew Phillips
Position: OG
Height: 6-5
Weight: 298
Hometown: Darnestown, Maryland
High School: Georgetown Prep
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Tyler Porras Position: CB
Height: 6-2
Weight: 192
Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona
High School: Saguaro HS
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At Stanford: Second-year offensive lineman who has the potential to compete for
At Stanford: After redshirting the 2006 season, Tyler is now in position to be in the
a starting spot in the future … Will be used in a reserve role in 2007 at right guard …
Gives the Cardinal a quality backup who continues to improve and should be a factor on
Stanford’s offensive line for the next four years.
The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman offensive guard.
In High School: One of the premiere offensive line prospects in the nation … He was
ranked by SuperPrep as the No. 16 recruit in the Washington D.C./Virginia/Maryland area
and among the Top 100 offensive line prospects in the nation … SuperPrep Magazine named
him to its All-Mid-Atlantic team and ranked him No. 12 in the Region … Rivals.com ranked
him No. 17 in the state of Maryland and No. 41 among offensive guards nationally …
All-Atlantic selection by PrepStar … A three-time consensus First Team All-State selection … Started at right tackle in every game since he was a freshman … Selected to the
Maryland Varsity Preseason Dream Team prior to his sophomore, junior and senior
seasons … StudentSports.com Sophomore All-American … Washington Post All-Met honors as a junior and a senior … Other honors included being named to George Michael’s
Golden 11 and the Reebok/Sports Illustrated Mid-Atlantic All-American teams, as well
as the Pigskin Club of Washington’s Metro squad… Nominated to the U.S. Army AllAmerican Bowl … Street & Smith’s Top 50 Juniors to Watch List and The Sporting News’
Underclassmen to Watch List prior to his junior season … Also earned three letters in
track and field at Georgetown Prep in the shot put … Received the Fr. Galvin Award at
Georgetown Prep for leadership on and off the football field as a senior … Also named
the Rodney P. Savoy Outstanding Scholar-Athlete from the Pigskin Club of Washington
D.C. … Participated in many community service projects, including work with the
Southcentral Foundation in Anchorage, Alaska, a non-profit organization serving Alaska
Natives … Also volunteered at the Tenley Achievement Program, an inner-city program
for children in Washington D.C.
Personal Information: Born September 15, 1987 … Undeclared major … Served
as an intern for former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representative Dennis Hastert in the
Spring of 2006 … An avid scuba diver, he holds an advanced certification in open-water
diving … He is a descendant of famed Lewis and Clark explorer John Colter … Father,
Bill, played football for the University of Evansville (1972-76), and both his grandfathers
lettered in college basketball and football … Mother, Janet, is a competitive equestrian.
rotation as a backup cornerback … He will also compete for a spot on Stanford’s special
teams … Can play cornerback or free safety … With four years of eligibility remaining,
he should be a key player in the Cardinal’s secondary and potentially a starter.
The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman cornerback.
In High School: Ranked as one of the best recruits in the state of Arizona and
among the top free safety prospects in the nation … SuperPrep ranked Tyler the No.
11 recruit in the state and among the Top 100 at his position nationally … SuperPrep
All-FarWest and PrepStar All-West selection … As a senior, he had 58 tackles (27 solo)
and one interception on defense, while on offense he rushed for 783 yards and scored
four touchdowns in addition to compiling 279 receiving yards and three more TDs …
Averaged 25.4 yards on kickoff returns … Rushed for 1343 yards and scored 12 TDs as
a junior to go along with 45 tackles and three interceptions as a defensive back … First
Team All Region as a defensive back and Second Team as a running back following his
senior season … Honorable Mention All-State as a running back and defensive back in
2005 … Selected to play on the Arizona High School Football All-Star team in ’05 … The
Sporting News High School Top 100 Players in the West in 2005 … First Team All-Region
as a running back as a junior … Three-year letterwinner in track … Placed eighth in
the 4A Arizona State Meet in the long jump as a freshman, third as a sophomore and
second as junior with a career best of 21-10 1/2 … Inducted into the National Football
Foundation and College Hall of Fame, Valley of the Sun Chapter in 2006 … National
Society of High School Scholars.
Personal Information: Born January 13, 1988 … Undeclared major … Father,
Tom, enjoyed a 17-year career in professional football as a quarterback.
Getting to Know Andrew Phillips
Nickname: Aphill
What people don’t know about me is: My first sport
was horseback riding.
The reason I love football is: The reliance on individual
successes in order to achieve team victory
I pattern my play after: Olin Kreutz
Currently on my iPod: Rearview Mirror by Pearl Jam and
anything country
My greatest athletic moment is: Beating Good Counsel
in front of a packed crowd at their place my senior year
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: My first wreck
dive in the Bahamas
The teammate I admire the most is: Toby Gerhart
The toughest player I have faced in college is: Ekom
Udofia
Friends from other college football teams are: Akeem
Hebron (Georgia), Brady Smith (Boston College), Mike
Ward (Akron), Drew Luongo (UPenn)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: To beat
Notre Dame
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: How to get
from bed to class in five minutes or less
The best things about Stanford are: The people and
no humidity
My favorite class at Stanford is: My Odysseus seminar
with Professor Richard Martin
programs: Our team dynamic
Washington Redskins
Athletic
The athlete I admire most is: Jesse Owens
2 0 0 7
S t a n f o r d
brothers
The three people in history I admire most are: George
Washington, Jesus and Leonidas of Sparta
Best book I have read: The Killer Angels
Favorite Food: Sushi
Least Favorite Food: Indian food
on: Mac and cheese
Favorite Movies: The Godfather, Tommy Boy
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Taking a
fumble to the house to beat Cal
Favorite musical group or performer: Kenny Chesney
Miserable
as: A good guy who competed in everything he did
The best advice I ever received was: Ad Majorem Dei
Gloriam (For the greater glory of God)
life: My parents
Battle of Thermopylae
Hobbies: Scuba diving and fishing
My advice to youngsters: Make a friend every day.
My most prized possession: My laptop
If I won $1 million, I would: Buy my dad an original 1967
Shelby GT Cobra then invest
The BCS
F o o t b a l l
Getting to Know Tyler Porras
Nicknames: T-Pain, TP
I would describe myself as a person as: Motivated
What people don’t know about me is: I am half Mexican
The reason I love football is: The contact
I pattern my play after: Champ Bailey
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Take on
leadership roles
praying
Currently on my iPod: Tupac Shakur, Kanye West, DMX,
and of course T-Pain
My greatest athletic moment is: Walking all over our
rival Chaparral High my junior year
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Earning a
scholarship to play football at Stanford University
The teammate I admire the most is: Clinton Snyder
because of his work ethic
My favorite stadium in which to play is: Painsville,
California (Stanford Stadium)
The toughest player I have faced in college is: Mark
Bradford
Samson Szakacsy (ASU)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: Stanford
University has the best combination of athletics and
academics in the country
management
My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM fall quarter
programs: We are a family
USC football
Eddie George
Elijah Danell
Luther King, Jr., Jackie Robinson and Homer
Favorite Website: google.com
Best book I have read: The Iliad
Least Favorite Food: Pork
on: Chef Boyardee
Favorite Movie: Happy Gilmore
Favorite TV Show: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
play me is: George Clooney
Intercepting a pass on the goal line and taking it to the
house against USC
Favorite musical group or performer: Tupac Shakur
“Living in a van down by the river,” Matt Foley
as: A competitor who always gave 100% for his team
The best advice I ever received was: God has a plan
for me!
life: My parents
1896 Olympics
The favorite place I’ve visited: New York City
Hobbies: Listening to music, eating, playing the Xbox and
hanging out with friends
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Become a doctor and
start a family
My advice to youngsters: Goals are dreams in a sense
with a deadline
My most prized possession: My 1999 Chevrolet Monte
Carlo
If I won $1 million, I would: Donate some of it to charity
and save the rest
Make it have a playoff system
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Player biographies
Will Powers
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Position: MLB
Height: 6-4
Weight: 234
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Foster City, California
High School: Serra HS
Tavita Pritchard
Position: QB
Height: 6-4
Weight: 200
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Tacoma, Washington
High School: Clover Park HS
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At Stanford: Looking for playing time as a middle linebacker after spending his first
At Stanford: Will battle for the team’s No. 2 quarterback job behind T.C. Ostrander in
season of action at outside linebacker in 2006 … Was one of the top recruits in the nation
in 2005 … Also could be a significant factor on Stanford’s special teams … Has good athleticism and speed and the instincts to be able to put pressure on the quarterback.
The 2006 Season: Made his collegiate debut by playing in 11 games and making
four starts … Chipped in with 17 tackles (eight solo, nine assists), 2.0 tackles-for-loss for
minus 10 yards and 1.0 sack … Had a career-best six tackles versus Arizona, while getting
1.0 tackles-for-loss both at UCLA and versus USC with the tackle-for-loss against UCLA
also doubling as his first career sack … Started three straight games at UCLA and Notre
Dame, and versus Arizona, making 12 of his 17 tackles on the season in those starts …
An Honorable Mention Pac-10 All-Academic selection.
The 2005 Season: Redshirted as a true freshman outside linebacker.
In High School: A consensus prep All-American from nearby Serra High School
in Foster City, California … Recognized as one of the nation’s top recruits and rated
among the best defensive end prospects in the country following his 2004 senior season
… Named an All-American by SuperPrep and PrepStar, while SuperPrep named him the
FarWest Defensive Player of the Year and the San Jose Mercury News selected him Player
of the Year … Was also a First Team All-West Catholic Athletic League choice, as well as
the league’s Co-MVP and a First Team Long Beach Press Telegram Best in the West selection as a senior when he recorded 75 tackles and 7.0 sacks while starting at both defensive
end and tight end, and earning First Team All-County honors on both sides of the ball …
Was an All-County choice and a member of the Second Team All-State underclass squad
… Started at tight end and defensive end as a sophomore and was named the league’s
Sophomore of the Year … Played varsity basketball for three years, helping his team to
league, section and NorCal titles before losing in the state championship game as a senior
in 2004-05 … CCS Scholar of the Year nominee in 2004-05 … Wendy’s Heisman ScholarAthlete nominee as a senior.
Personal Information: Born October 11, 1987 … Undeclared major.
2007 … Briefly flirted with playing wide receiver and also spent time as a member of special
teams in 2006 in an attempt to use his athleticism … Showed promise during 2007 spring
practices … Has shown good instincts and skills for the quarterback position.
The 2006 Season: Saw his first action at quarterback, playing in a pair of games
under center … Played in a total of five games, seeing other action on special teams and
at wide receiver … Managed to get in one pass attempt with an incompletion versus
Oregon State and was credited with three rushes for minus 13 yards at Arizona State with
one positive gain of two yards.
The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman quarterback.
In High School: Talented quarterback from the state of Washington who was ranked
as one of the top prospects in the West as a prep … Named All-FarWest by SuperPrep
and All-West by PrepStar … SuperPrep ranked him No. 10 on its list of the top prospects
in Washington … Threw for 5323 yards and 55 touchdowns in his career … Seamont
League Offensive MVP and First Team All-League choice as a senior when he completed
147-of-286 passes for 2277 yards and 25 touchdowns, and was also named to the Tacoma
News Tribune’s All-Area team … As a junior, he was named Second Team All-League after
completing 154-of-317 passes for 2235 yards and 24 touchdowns … Four-year letterwinner in basketball and three-year letterwinner in baseball, earning All-League honors in
both sports.
Personal Information: Born February 20, 1987 … Communication major … His
father, David, was a starting center at Washington State who played in the 1981 Holiday
Bowl … His uncle is Jack Thompson (“The Throwin’ Samoan”), legendary quarterback
at Washington State.
Powers’ Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
UT
8
8
AT
9
9
Getting to Know Will Powers
The reason I love football is: The multifaceted challenges
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Master the
inner game
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Reflecting and napping
Currently on my iPod: Something for every mood
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Playing in the state
basketball championship my senior year in high school
My favorite stadium in which to play in: Stanford Stadium
Friends from other college football teams are: Angelo
Fobbs-Valentino (Arizona State), Pat McGrath (Princeton),
Chris Denny-Brown (Yale)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: For my
future
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Much
about myself
Oakland Raiders
The athlete I admire most is: Tom Brady
The person I admire most is: My brother, Matt
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Bill
Clinton
Abraham Lincoln, Henry Ford and Pat Tillman
Favorite Website: google.com
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TFL-Yds
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2.0-10
Int-Yds
0-0
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Favorite Food: Turkey sandwich
on: Meat, beans and juice
Favorite Movie: Office Space
Favorite TV Shows: Band of Brothers and Justice League
Favorite Actor: Stewie Griffin
play me is: Ron Livingston
Intercepting a ball, tossing it to Matt Kopa, and blocking
for him to the end zone
Favorite musical group or performer: The Team
as: A great teammate
The best advice I ever received was: Learn from the
past, plan for the future and live in the present
American Revolution
The place I’d most like to visit: Denmark
Hobbies: Learning something new
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Wealthy in spirit
and wallet
If I won $1 million, I would: Spend some, give some and
invest most
Getting to Know Tavita Pritchard
Nickname: Vita or Veets
What people don’t know about me is: I am one of
eight children
The reason I love football is: My teammates
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Grow
stronger in my faith
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Pray and take a nap
My greatest athletic moment is: Beating my rivals junior
year in high school for the first time in 17 years
The teammate I admire the most is: Fred Campbell
A friend from another college football team is: Tony
Thompson, cousin (Washington State)
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Why
everyone in the media guides least favorite class is IHUM
The best thing about Stanford is: Free laundry
My favorite class at Stanford is: Sleep & Dreams
programs: Diversity
Seahawks and Mariners
Uncle Jack
The people I admire most are: My dad and grandfather
Christ, Mother Teresa and C.S. Lewis
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Favorite Food: My mom’s tater-tot casserole
Least Favorite Food: VEGETABLES
on: Easy Mac, Cup-O-Soup and Hot Pockets
Favorite Movie: Dumb & Dumber
Favorite TV Show: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
the Rose Bowl after a Pac-10 championship
male model
as: A hard worker and a winner
The best advice I ever received was: Hard work is
defined by what you do when nobody is watching
life: Grandpa
The place I’d most like to visit: American Samoa
Hobbies: Playing Madden & Halo 2 with my little brothers,
watching movies
If I won $1 million, I would: Build my mom her dream
house and make sure everyone else in the family was
taken care of
S t a n f o r d
F o o t b a l l
Player biographies
Marcus Rance
Position: WR
Hometown: Yakima, Washington
High School: A.C. Davis HS
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Nicolas Ruhl
Position: QB
Height: 6-3
Weight: 211
Hometown: Stockton, California
High School: Lincoln HS
Pronunciation: Rule
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At Stanford: Talented and athletic redshirt freshman who has great potential and the
At Stanford: Second year in the Cardinal football program … Walk-on quarterback
ability to make a strong contribution to the Cardinal football program … He will play a
backup role in 2007 at receiver and battle for a spot on Stanford’s special teams … Will
compete for a starting role in the future.
In High School: Despite suffering a season-ending knee injury in the first game
of his senior season, Marcus still proved to be one of the top recruits out of the state of
Washington in 2005 … PrepStar named him to its All-West squad, Rivals.com ranked him
the No. 13 prospect from Washington and SuperPrep.com rated him the No. 14 recruit
in the state and the No. 40 “athlete” in the nation … He was a preseason Top 10 player
in the state by Washingtonpreps.com … The Seattle Times had him on its First Team AllState squad prior to the 2005 campaign … Honorable Mention All-Conference selection
as a sophomore while rushing for over 1000 yards and passing for over 700 yards as a
quarterback … As a junior, he was a Second Team All-Conference pick at defensive back
and running back despite playing quarterback (800 yards rushing, 700 yards passing in
seven games) … Led his high school team to the league championship as a sophomore …
In track, he posted the top marks in the valley in the 200m and 4x100 … Earned the Bill
Gates Washington State Achievers Scholarship.
Personal Information: Born July 11, 1987 … Undeclared major … Member of
the National Honor Society … His dad’s cousin is Jackie Brown, a 1972 Stanford graduate and member of the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame … Jackie was also a member of
Stanford’s Rose Bowl teams in 1971 and ’72 as a running back … Sister, Jennifer, was a
two-time Washington State champion in track and field.
from Lincoln High School in Stockton, California … Has continued to improve in all
phases of his game … Will be used in a backup role in 2007.
In High School: All-League and All-Area selection as a QB while being named team
captain in leading his squad to a 9-2 record and a league championship in 2005 … He
completed 75-of-125 passes for 16 touchdowns in Lincoln’s run-oriented, wing-T offense
… Also made 50-of-51 PATs as a senior … Career record was 27-5 … Played baseball for
two years in high school and compiled a 16-2 record as a pitcher … California Scholastic
Federation Lifetime member … Co-valedictorian.
Personal Information: Born September 21, 1988 … Undeclared major … His
two older sisters both played intercollegiate athletics – Adriana played volleyball at
Northwestern and Nicoletta was a swimmer at Yale … His grandfather, Alex Spanos, is
the owner of the NFL’s San Diego Chargers.
Getting to Know Marcus Rance
Nickname: Juice
What people don’t know about me is: That I can do
the Rubik’s Cube
The reason I love football is: The adrenaline you get
when playing
I pattern my play after: Ed Reed or Randy Moss,
depending upon which the side of the ball I am
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Organize
better
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Music
Currently on my iPod: Lil Wayne, DJ Unk, ABC
My greatest athletic moment is: Beating Pasco my
freshman year with four TDs
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Getting accepted
into Stanford
Michael Okwo
A friend from another college football team is: Ryan Tolar
(Washington)
academic-athletic combination
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: About time
management
The best thing about Stanford is: That people are from
everywhere
My favorite class at Stanford is: Journalism with Gary
Pomerantz
My least favorite class at Stanford is: Math
programs: The rich tradition that goes with it
Reggie Miller and the Indiana Pacers
Jerry Rice and Barry Sanders
The athlete I admire most is: Desean Foster
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If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Dave
Chappelle
Luther King, Jr., Aristotle and Ghandi
Best book I have read: Native Son
Least Favorite Food: Spinach
on: Spaghetti
Favorite Movie: 300
Favorite Actor: Dave Chappelle
the winning touchdown in a game
Playing basketball
as: A hard worker and great player
The best advice I ever received was: Hard work makes
winners
life: My mom
King’s “I Have a Dream Speech”
The favorite place I’ve visited: Orlando, Florida
Hobbies: Video games, reading, eating and sleeping
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Rich and loving
what I do
If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a house and a car then
put the rest in the bank and certain stocks
F o o t b a l l
Getting to Know Nicolas Ruhl
Nickname: Lambchops
I would describe myself as a person as: A hardworker
The reason I love football is: Competition, camaraderie
I pattern my play after: Joe Montana
Currently on my iPod: A little bit of everything
My greatest athletic moment is: Game-winning
touchdown pass in the final seconds of the game my
senior year
to Stanford
(The Beast)
The reasons I chose Stanford University are:
Education, athletics and tradition
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: I will not
get the same grades I did in high school and how to
manage my time
The best thing about Stanford is: The campus
My favorite class at Stanford is: Ancient Athletics (Dr.
Patrick Hunt)
My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM!
programs: Not only are the players and coaches
extremely dedicated, but the surrounding family, alumni,
and fans are equally dedicated
Diego Chargers
John Elway
The person I admire most is: My grandfather
Muhammad Ali
Favorite Website: chargers.com
Best book I have read: The Lion, the Witch and the
Wardrobe
Favorite Food: Bacon
Least Favorite Food: Cauliflower
on: Top Ramen (you don’t have to cook it)
Favorite Movie: Dumb and Dumber
Favorite TV Show: Friends
Favorite Actor: Jim Carrey
play me is: Jim Carrey
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Pitching
a perfect game
The best advice I ever received was: If you can dream
it, you can do it (my grandfather)
Muhammad Ali versus George Foreman (The Rumble in
the Jungle)
The place I’d most like to visit: Greece
Hobbies: Golf
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Successful in
whatever profession I choose to pursue
My advice to youngsters: The harder you work, the
luckier you get
My most prized possession: My right arm
If I won $1 million, I would: Donate some, spend the rest
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Player biographies
Gustav Rydstedt
Position: OG
Height: 6-3
Weight: 295
Year: Junior
Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden
High School: IT-Gymnasiet
Pronunciation: Goo-stav Ride-stedt
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Position: CB
Height: 6-0
Weight: 190
Year: Senior
Hometown: Belle Glade, Florida
High School: Glades Day School
At Stanford: Expected to be a factor on the offensive line in 2007 after spending the
At Stanford: One of the team’s most experienced defensive players as a fifth-year
last three seasons in the program as a defensive lineman … Totaled 17 tackles (six solo,
11 assists), 1.5 tackles-for-loss for minus one yard and two pass breakups while playing in
all 23 games possible as a defensive lineman in 2005 and 2006 with eight starts … Has an
opportunity to break into the team’s starting lineup as an offensive lineman or play a key
reserve role … Played football in his native Sweden and was one of his country’s top players before coming to Stanford in 2004 … Has made tremendous strides learning the game,
while showing great potential and flashes of brilliance … Very athletic for a player his size
… Has twice earned Second Team Pac-10 All-Academic honors.
The 2006 Season: Played in all 12 games all off the bench to make it 23 in a row
… Made 11 tackles (five solo, six assists) … Led all defensive linemen with a pair of pass
breakups … Had a career-high-tying two tackles on four occasions at Oregon, versus
Washington State, at Arizona State and versus Oregon State … Earned Second Team Pac10 All-Academic honors.
The 2005 Season: Played in all 11 games, including eight in a starting role …
Contributed six tackles (one solo, five assists) and half a tackle-for-loss … Had a seasonbest two tackles versus UC Davis … Earned Second Team Pac-10 All-Academic honors.
The 2004 Season: Did not play in 2004 as a true freshman nose tackle.
In High School/Club: Attended IT-Gymnasiet during his prep days in Sweden … A
native of Stockholm, Sweden, Gustav was the No. 1 player in his age group in Sweden in
2003 … Played for the Swedish National Team and was a starter for Team Europe, which
played in the 2003 NFL Global Junior Championships in San Diego … Played one season
of high school football in the United States at Southhaven High School in Mississippi
during a one-year exchange program … A standout player in junior club football in
Sweden … Invited to play in the NFL Europe Youth Elite Camp.
Personal Information: Born July 15, 1984 … Computer Science major.
senior, who the Cardinal will count upon to be an anchor on the 2007 defense … Hopes
to return to form after a 2006 season hampered by injuries that limited his action after
having moved into a starting cornerback role in 2005 … A heady player who should be
one of the team’s defensive leaders … Stanford’s active career leader with 100 career tackles, while adding 5.0 tackles-for-loss for minus 10 yards, three interceptions, two forced
fumbles, two fumbles recoveries and 12 pass breakups … Scored a touchdown in 2004
when he returned a punt that a teammate had blocked for 11 yards versus Washington.
The 2006 Season: Had a difficult campaign that was hampered by injuries that
limited his playing time … Was able to get in 11 games despite nagging injuries but started
just five after starting all 11 games in 2005 … Was able to get back in the starting lineup for
the last three contests … Managed to contribute 27 tackles (19 solo, eight assists), 0.5 tackles-for-loss for minus two yards and four pass breakups … Had his best game in a starting
role in the first game at the new Stanford Stadium against Navy when he had a season-high
six tackles … Also had a season-high-tying four solo tackles versus Oregon State and at
Arizona State, while recording two of his four pass breakups in a 20-3 win at Washington.
The 2005 Season: Had a breakout season earning the Deswarte-Eller Award as the
team’s top sophomore … Started all 11 games at cornerback and ranked second on the club
with 71 total tackles as well as third on the squad with 46 solo stops … Tied for the team
lead with two fumble recoveries … Tied for second on the squad with two forced fumbles
and two interceptions with both sealing victories at Navy and Washington State … Added
4.5 tackles-for-loss (-8 yards), a pair of picks with 11 yards in returns and six pass breakups
… Had a career-high-tying 11 tackles against Notre Dame and at Arizona with a careerhigh-tying nine solo stops in each contest … One of his forced fumbles came at Arizona
… Had both a forced fumble and a fumble recovery to go with six tackles versus UCLA …
Forced his other fumble at USC … Also had seven tackles at both Navy and Oregon State.
The 2004 Season: Earned his first varsity letter as a backup cornerback … Played
in 10 of 11 games and recorded two tackles, one pass breakup and one interception with
the pick coming against Brigham Young … Scored a touchdown when he returned a
blocked punt for 11 yards versus Washington.
The 2003 Season: Did not play as a true freshman cornerback.
In High School: A very gifted three-sport athlete from Glades Day School in
Florida … Three-year letterwinner in football and basketball … Four-year letterwinner
in baseball … Played running back, wide receiver and defensive back throughout his
prep football career … Rushed for over 1200 yards, scored 16 touchdowns, had six
interceptions and registered 46 tackles as a senior … For his career, he gained over 2700
yards on the ground, scored 50 touchdowns, had 17 interceptions and made 120 tackles
… All-State defensive back as a sophomore and senior … All-State running back as a
junior … All-County defensive back his junior and senior seasons … Four-time All-Area
selection with three as a defensive back and one as a wide receiver … 2002 Small Schools
District Defensive Player of the Year … Team MVP in both football and basketball as
a senior … Helped his teams win District championships in football, basketball and
baseball in 2002-03 … In basketball, he averaged 15.0 points, 5.0 steals and 5.0 assists in
his senior year … Named All-Area after averaging 20.0 points, 4.0 assists and 4.0 steals
per game as a junior … Selected to play in the USA Junior National Competition …
Four-year starter in baseball as a centerfielder … Hit .482 and had over 20 stolen bases as
a senior … Member of the 2003 Florida Academic All-State team, which honors 12 male
and 12 female student-athletes who excelled in at least two varsity sports … National
Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete in 2002-03 … Very active
in community and volunteer service … Named Who’s Who in High School Sports as
a senior … Class valedictorian … The 12th member of his family to be honored as
valedictorian.
Personal Information: Born November 7, 1985 … Communication major …
Member of the National Honor Society.
Rydstedt’s Career Statistics
Year
2005
2006
Totals
UT
1
5
6
AT
5
6
11
Getting to Know Gustav Rydstedt
Nickname: Goose
I would describe myself as a person as: Foreign
What people don’t know about me is: I get an accent
when I’m tired
The reason I love football is: The hits
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Clean my
dorm room
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to European
techno
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Getting into
Stanford
Angeles Coliseum
Winston Justice (USC)
A friend from another college football team is: Johan
Asker (New Hampshire)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: Academics,
football and weather … the perfect package
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Sleeping
is overrated
My favorite class at Stanford is: CS108
My least favorite class at Stanford is: CS103A
programs: Camaraderie
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0-0
0-0
TFL-Yds
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1.0-1
1.5-1
Int-Yds
0-0
0-0
0-0
The athlete I admire most is: Magnus Samuelsson
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: Leo
Billgren
Best book I have read: The Code Book by Simon Singh
Favorite Food: Swedish meatballs
Least Favorite Food: I don’t discriminate
on: Granola bars
Favorite Movie: Hackers
play me is: Stellan Skarsgård
Favorite musical group or performer: Infected Mushroom
Sleeping more
as: A hard hitter
The best advice I ever received was: You can do
anything as long as you have a dream
The favorite place I’ve visited: Serengeti, Tanzania
Hobbies: Design, computers, radio DJ and security
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Rich
My advice to youngsters: Have fun in whatever you do
My most prized possession: Xbox 360
If I won $1 million, I would: Give it away
Less pads
Sanchez’ Career Statistics
Year
2004
2005
2006
Totals
88
UT
2
46
19
67
AT
0
25
8
33
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TT
2
71
27
100
Sack-Yds
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
S t a n f o r d
TFL-Yds
0-0
4.5-8
0.5-2
5.0-10
Int-Yds
1-0
2-11
0-0
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F o o t b a l l
Player biographies
Getting to Know Nick Sanchez
Nicknames: Sancho, The Kid, Dirty
I would describe myself as a person as: Funloving
What people don’t know about me is: It’s hard to tell,
but I was valedictorian of my high school class
The reason I love football is: The competition that takes
place every day whether in practice or a game
I pattern my play after: Ty Law
organized and get more sleep
My greatest athletic moment is: Scoring a touchdown
against Washington my freshman year
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Coming to Stanford
The teammates I admire the most are: Peter Griffin and
Michael Miller
My favorite stadium in which to play is: Our new stadium
Dwayne Jarrett (USC)
Friends from other college football teams are: Stanley
Arnoux (Wake Forest), Larry Taylor (Connecticut), Brannan
Thomas (Lehigh), Brad Garrett (Quincy)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: The best
mix of athletics and academics in the country, plus the
good weather
management
My least favorite class at Stanford is: Stats
programs: I think as a whole, we are a lot closer than
most teams out there
Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Braves
Deion Sanders, Barry Sanders, Mark Duper
Jessica Alba
The people in history I admire most are: Jesus Christ,
and anyone who has given their life to protect our country
Best book I have read: The Hobbit
Least Favorite Food: Seafood
on: Eggs, bagel bites and microwave dinners
Favorite Movies: Varsity Blues, Troy
Favorite TV Shows: SportsCenter, Family Guy, The Simpsons
Favorite Actresses: Salma Hayek, Jessica Alba
play me is: Brad Pitt from Troy when he was swoll (buff)
Intercepting a pass and taking it back for a TD in the
Rose Bowl
Favorite musical groups or performers: Ludacris, Ja
Rule and Nelly
Playing college basketball or baseball, probably for a
smaller school
as: Someone who made the game fun and was well
respected by his teammates
The best advice I ever received was: Never settle
life: My parents
The places I’d most like to visit: Hawai’i and Australia
The favorite places I’ve visited: Bahamas or Cancún
Hobbies: Fishing, sleeping, watching movies, golf and going
to the beach
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Finishing up my NFL
career with my wife and kids
My advice to youngsters: Don’t give up on your dreams
If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a Cadillac Escalade EXT
and give the rest to my parents
Pay the players
Richard Sherman
Position: WR
Height: 6-3
Weight: 195
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Compton, California
High School: Dominguez HS
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At Stanford: Richard turned in one of the best seasons receiving for a true freshman receiv-
er in school history as he led the team with 34 receptions, 581 receiving yards and three receiving
touchdowns in 2006… He was particularly impressive over the final four games of the 2006
season as he caught 20 passes and averaged over 100 receiving yards per game … He proved
himself to be one of the top young receivers in the Pac-10 a year ago and one who will only get
better and become more of an offensive threat … Has the speed, athleticism and ability to make
big plays … Will be counted on in 2007 to be one of Stanford’s best offensive players.
The 2006 Season: Turned in an outstanding freshman season on The Farm as
he played in all 12 games and started five … Led the team in catches (34) and receiving
yards (581), while tying for the club lead in both touchdowns (3) and TD receptions (3),
and ranking second in yards per catch (17.1) … Earned First Team Pac-10 All-Freshman
honors and Honorable Mention Freshman All-American recognition from The Sporting
News … Started the team’s final four games of the season and averaged 101.5 yards per
game during the stretch, catching 20 balls for 406 yards (20.3 ypc average) and two of his
three scores while leading the team in receiving yards each contest … Posted a huge game
at Washington when he was named the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Week for his effort,
catching a career-high-tying six passes for a career-high 177 yards (the most by a Stanford
player in 2006) including a 74-yard TD pass from T.C. Ostrander that was the longest
Stanford play from the line of scrimmage in 2006 and the longest of his career … Led or
co-led the club in both catches and receiving yards seven times in his first collegiate season
… Had 50 or more yards receiving six times in his 2006 rookie campaign … Named the
Menlo-Atherton Trophy winner as the team’s Most Outstanding Freshman.
In Track and Field: Competed in sprints and jumps for the Cardinal in 2007 … Took
fifth in the Pac-10 Championships in the triple jump … Bests included 14.55 for the 110
HH, 22-4 1/2 for the long jump and 50-0 in the triple jump.
In High School: Ranked among the best prospects in the state of California and among
the best wide receiver prospects in the nation … Led Dominguez High School in Compton,
California, to the CIF Division Championship in 2005 with a 13-1 record and a 41-14 victory
over Sherman Oaks Notre Dame in the championship game … Accounted for 1030 allpurpose yards as a senior, including 870 yards and 14 touchdowns on 28 catches and three
punt returns for TDs … As a defensive back, he recorded 45 tackles, eight pass breakups and
one interception … PrepStar All-West selection and SuperPrep All-FarWest team member …
Named to the Long Beach Press Telegram’s Dream Team as one of the premiere recruits in the
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West … Also named All-State, CIF First Team and All-San Gabriel Valley First Team following
his senior season … SuperPrep ranked him the No. 50 recruit in the West … Also ranked as
the No. 6 “athlete” in California, the No. 8 wide receiver in the state and the No. 57 “athlete” in
the country … As a junior, he had 23 receptions for 415 yards and six touchdowns along with
four interceptions on defense … He earned First Team All-League honors as a receiver … In
track and field, was an All-American in the triple jump and the No. 7 ranked triple jumper in
the state in 2005 with a best of 49-5 3/4 … First Team All-CIF and Long Beach Press Telegram
Dream Team in track and field in 2005 … Other top marks included 10.81 in the 100m, 21.83
in the 200m, 14.67 in the 110 HH and 22-8 in the long jump.
Sherman’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
Rec
34
34
Yds
581
581
Getting to Know Richard Sherman
Nickname: Phenom
I would describe myself as a person as: Exciting and
outstanding
What people don’t know about me is: I played soccer
before football
The reason I love football is: Because I love the game
I pattern my play after: Randy Moss/Terrell Owens
watch film and learn from others
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Eating fruit by the foot
Currently on my iPod: K-Ci and JoJo – Crazy
My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the
championship in high school
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Winning three
championships in track and field in high school
My favorite stadium in which to play is: Husky Stadium
The toughest player I have faced in college is: Keenan
Lewis (Oregon State)
A friend from another college football team is: Marvin
Johnson (Oregon)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: The chance
to play early and the education
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: I dislike CAL
The best thing about Stanford is: Facilities
My favorite class at Stanford is: Greek Mythology
My least favorite classes at Stanford are: IHUM/PWR
programs: We have the best and brightest and the
best athletes
Tennessee Titans
Jerry Rice
The athlete I admire most is: Marvin Harrison
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17.1
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LG
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Carl Lewis
The people in history I admire most are: Martin Luther
King, Jr. and Malcolm X
Favorite Food: Teriyaki chicken
Least Favorite Food: Pasta
on: Cereal
Favorite Movie: 300
Favorite Actor: Samuel L. Jackson
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: A one
handed catch over three defenders in the corner of the
end zone
Running track
as: The best ever
The best advice I ever received was: Never give up
life: My brother
Million Man March
The favorite place I’ve visited: Catalina Island
Hobbies: Video games
My advice to youngsters: Focus on your grades
My most prized possession: Xbox 360
The rule about visors
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Player biographies
Tim Sims
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Position: CB
Year: Senior
Hometown: Belle Glade, Florida
High School: Glades Central HS
Taylor Skaufel
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Position: DB
Height: 6-0
Weight: 195
Year: Freshman
Hometown: The Woodlands, Texas
High School: The Woodlands HS
Pronunciation: Skau-full
At Stanford: A candidate to earn a starting spot at one cornerback position in 2007
In High School: First Team All-State defensive back out of The Woodlands, Texas
… Started seven games a year ago and proved he had the potential to become a quality
Pac-10 corner … Quick and aggressive with good cover skills.
The 2006 Season: Had a breakout season by ranking fifth on the team with 54
tackles (39 solos, 15 assists), while co-leading the club with 5.5 tackles-for-loss for a teambest minus 27 yards … Also added 1.0 sacks (-15 yards), four pass breakups and a fumble
recovery while playing in 11 of 12 games with seven starts, including six straight from
September 23 – November 4 … Had a career-high nine tackles (also a career-best seven
solos) to go with 1.0 tackle-for-loss and two pass breakups at UCLA before getting seven
more with six solos and a tackle-for-loss in the team’s next game at Notre Dame … Had
his sack against Arizona.
The 2005 Season: Contributed four tackles (three solo, one assist) in eight games
off the bench in the secondary … Had a career-high three tackles versus Oregon.
The 2004 Season: Saw limited playing time in just one game as a backup cornerback.
The 2003 Season: Did not play as a true freshman … Moved from wide receiver to
cornerback midway through the season.
In High School: Played wide receiver and defensive back at Glades Central High
School in Florida … As a receiver, he caught 30 passes for 825 yards (27.5 ypc) and five
touchdowns … Named Honorable Mention All-State and Second Team All-Area …
Participated in basketball for two seasons as well as track and field for three years …
Member of his team’s 4x100 relay that won the state championship during his sophomore
season … Competed in the 100 and 200 meters in track and field … His high school
annually produces more NFL players than any other in the country.
Personal Information: Born March 12, 1985 … Political Science major …
President of his school’s chapter of the National Honor Society.
… Two-time First Team All-County and All-District … Chosen to the All-Greater
Houston team and a candidate for Houston Player of the Year following his senior season
… Three-year starter and team captain as a senior … Recorded 99 tackles, four forced
fumbles and one interception his senior year to go along with 18 rushes for 139 yards and
three TDs as a running back … As a junior, he had 89 tackles, three forced fumbles, five
tackles-for-loss and one interception … Member of the All-State Academic Team.
Personal Information: Born January 5, 1989 … Undeclared major … Member of
the National Honor Society … Appeared on ESPNU’s Summer House from July-August,
2007 on a TV show that brings together six of the nation’s top incoming college football
freshmen to spend one week living in the same house in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Sims’ Career Statistics
Year
2004
2005
2006
Totals
UT
0
3
39
42
AT
0
1
15
16
Getting to Know Tim Sims
Nickname: Soopa Sims
I would describe myself as a person as: Entertaining
What people don’t know about me is: I like to watch golf
I pattern my play after: Champ Bailey
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Talk less and
listen more
Currently on my iPod: T.I. and Lil Wayne
My greatest athletic moment is: Making the goal line
stop against UCLA
A friend from another college football team is: Jamaal
Jenkins (South Florida)
programs: Our camaraderie
Chicago Bulls and the San Francisco 49ers
Jerry Rice
90
TT
0
4
54
58
Sack-Yds
0-0
0-0
1.0-15
1.0-15
TFL-Yds
0-0
0-0
5.5-27
5.5-27
Int-Yds
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
The person I admire most is: My grandmother
Beyonce
Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jackie Robinson
on: Hot dogs
typical college student
life: My mother
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech
The favorite places I’ve visited: South Beach, Los Angeles
Hobbies: Playing video games
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Playing professional
football
My advice to youngsters: Get the best education possible
and follow your dream
Getting to Know Taylor Skaufel
Nickname: T
I would describe myself as a person as: Blessed
What people don’t know about me is: I lead worship
at church
The reason I love football is: Hitting people
I pattern my play after: John Lynch
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Praying the Lord’s Prayer
Currently on my iPod: Coldplay, Hillsong United, 50
Cent, etc.
My greatest athletic moment is: Playing football in
Relient Stadium
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Playing high
school football
My favorite stadium in which to play is: Relient
A friend from another college football team is: Taylor
Charbonnet (Texas Tech)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: Loved it
programs: Hard work
Broncos
Barry Sanders
The athlete I admire most is: John Elway
The person I admire most is: Afshin Ziafat
brother
Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln
Favorite Website: ultimate-guitar.com
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Best book I have read: Bible
Least Favorite Food: Pickles
on: Mac and cheese
Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans
Favorite Actress: Mandy Moore
play me is: Tom Hanks
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: The
Catch
Favorite musical group or performer: Hillsong United
Going to college
as: Taylor Skaufel
The best advice I ever received was: A man can be as
great as he wants to be
life: My mom
The favorite place I’ve visited: Los Angeles
Hobbies: Guitar, sports and writing
My advice to youngsters: Work hard
My most prized possession: Bible
If I won $1 million, I would: Save it
Make a playoff
S t a n f o r d
F o o t b a l l
Player biographies
Allen Smith
Position: OT
Height: 6-4
Year: Junior
Hometown: Tempe, Arizona
High School: Corona del Sol
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Clinton Snyder
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Weight: 298
Position: OLB
Height: 6-4
Weight: 230
Year: Sophomore
High School: Monte Vista HS
HS
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At Stanford: In a position to be one of Stanford’s top offensive linemen for the
At Stanford: Expected to be one of the team’s top players on the defensive side of the
second straight year as well as move into the elite offensive linemen in the Pac-10 … Has
shown potential in the last two seasons as a strong and effective offensive tackle and a
mainstay of the Stanford offensive line … Arrived at Stanford in 2004 as one of the most
highly-recruited linemen in the nation … Enters the season with a consecutive games
started string of 20 games, including 19 in a row at left tackle.
The 2006 Season: Started all 12 games and was an effective left tackle.
The 2005 Season: Moved into the starting lineup at right tackle at Washington
State in game four before moving over to start the final seven games at left tackle …
Played in all 11 contests with eight starts … Named to the Pac-10’s All-Freshman squad
and also was an Honorable Mention Freshman All-American selection by Scout.com.
The 2004 Season: Did not play as a true freshman offensive tackle.
In High School: Prep All-American who was ranked as the No. 7 offensive lineman in the country by SuperPrep … First Team All-American selection by PrepStar and
SuperPrep as a senior … Ranked as the No. 2 overall recruit in the state of Arizona by
SuperPrep … Among the Top 20 offensive linemen in the nation on the Rivals.com list
in his final season … Named to the Long Beach Press Telegram’s Best in the West and
the Tacoma News Tribune’s Western Top 100 as a senior when he was also a First Team
All-State and All-Conference choice … Arizona Coaches’ Association All-Star athlete
… Nominated to the U.S. Army All-American team … East Valley Tribune First Team
All-State in 2003 … Earned three letters in football and track and field, as well as one in
basketball … National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete
… Finalist for the Watkins Award as a senior in 2004, given to the top African-American
high school student-athlete in the nation.
Personal Information: Born January 30, 1986 … Science, Technology and Society
major … Member of the National Honor Society … Mother, Elsie, is a professor at
Arizona State University.
ball and a core member of the defense … A strong, athletic and very quick outside linebacker with tremendous potential … Possesses all the abilities to be able to put pressure
on the quarterback and be a very active outside linebacker … Stanford’s top returning
tackler from the 2006 campaign.
The 2006 Season: One of the team’s most impressive players on either side of the
ball, playing in all 12 games and starting the team’s final 11 … Earned First Team Pac-10
All-Freshman and Second Team Pac-10 All-Academic honors … Third on the club with
83 tackles (#10 Pac-10) while ranking second on the team with 54 solo stops and adding
29 assists … Tied for fourth in the Pac-10 and led the squad with three forced fumbles
after getting his third at Washington in Stanford’s 20-3 win over the Huskies and his first
two versus Navy in the first game of the new Stanford Stadium … Added 3.5 tacklesfor-loss (-20 yards), 2.0 sacks (-17 yards), an interception with a 10-yard return and a
pair of pass breakups … Had his pair of sacks in back-to-back games versus USC and at
Washington … Picked off his first career pass at San Jose State … Had double-digit tackles in three contests, including a career-high 11 (also a career-high nine solo) versus Navy,
as well as 10 both against Washington State and at Notre Dame while getting nine with
eight of them solos versus Oregon State.
The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman outside linebacker.
In High School: Recognized as one of the top recruits in the state of California and
the West region … Named to SuperPrep’s All-FarWest team and PrepStar’s All-West squad
as a senior when he was also the San Diego County Defensive Player of the Year … As
a senior, he accounted for 95 tackles and 18 sacks, while also scoring seven touchdowns
as the starting tight end … Was also named Second Team All-State, First Team CIF and
Grossmont League, and East San Diego County Defensive MVP in his senior campaign,
while receiving votes in the Long Beach Press Telegram’s Best in the West … As a junior,
he had 83 tackles and 17.5 sacks, and was named First Team All-CIF and East County, as
well as the Grossmont League Defensive MVP … Played four years of varsity basketball
and was a First Team All-Grossmont League selection as a junior … National Football
Foundation Scholar-Athlete for San Diego County.
Personal Information: Born April 18, 1987 … Management Science and
Engineering major.
Getting to Know Allen Smith
Nickname: Skim
and contemplative
What people don’t know about me is: I once weighed
360 pounds
The reason I love football is: It’s a team game where
everyone has to win their individual battles
I pattern my play after: Kwame Harris
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Try hard to
look from other peoples’ perspective, because you are
never right all the time
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Taping up my gloves
My greatest athletic moment is: Winning my Region
championship in shot put
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: My first college
start on the road against Washington State
Stadium – old or new
Lawrence Jackson (USC)
A friend from another college football team is: Jared
Mosley (Arizona)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: There is
unlimited potential both academically and athletically
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: Five minutes
early is on time
The best thing about Stanford is: The degree
My favorite class at Stanford is: Japanese
programs: Heart
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S t a n f o r d
Arizona State
The athlete I admire most is: Oshiomogho Atogwe
My father
Favorite Food: All food
Least Favorite Food: Liver
on: Tuna and crackers
Favorite Movie: Man on Fire
play me is: Michael Clarke Duncan
Downfield blocking two guys so we get into the end zone
At Stanford
life: My mother
Million Man March
The place I’d most like to visit: Japan
Hobbies: Fixing and programming computers
My advice to youngsters: Never settle to be just “another
guy” … always try to excel
My most prized possession: Watkins Ring
If I won $1 million, I would: Invest in my own company
startup
F o o t b a l l
Snyder’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
UT
54
54
AT
29
29
Getting to Know Clinton Snyder
Nickname: Clint
Stanford Stadium
A friend from another college football team is: Darrell
Mack (Utah)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: Stanford
has the best combination of athletics and academics in
the country
management
The best thing about Stanford is: The overall atmosphere
The athlete I admire most is: Ben Wallace
Theodore Roosevelt, Michael Jordan and Sun-Tzu
Best book I have read: 20000 Leagues Under the Sea
Favorite Food: Mexican
TT
83
83
Sack-Yds
2.0-17
2.0-17
TFL-Yds
3.5-20
3.5-20
Int-Yds
1-10
1-10
on: Omelets
Interception in the red zone and take it back for the
winning touchdown
Hopefully playing college basketball somewhere
The best advice I ever received was: Play like every
play is your last
life: My parents
Native American culture before any European influence
Hobbies: Snowboarding
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Player biographies
Jeremy Stewart
Position: RB
Height: 6-0
Weight: 207
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
High School: Catholic HS
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Ekom Udofia
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54
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Position: DT
Height: 6-2
Weight: 310
Year: Sophomore
High School: Chaparral HS
Pronunciation: A-kom You-dough-fee-uh
In High School: Rushed for 1644 yards on 214 carries (7.7 average) while scoring 20
At Stanford: Should be a key player for Stanford on its defensive front for his
touchdowns as a senior at Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana … Chosen
First Team All-State, All-District and All-Metro … Also named the Metro Offensive MVP
… First Team Academic All-State … Helped his team to a 13-1 overall record and the
state semifinals while being ranked among the Top 50 high school teams in the country
by Rivals.com … Started at cornerback as a junior before being switched to running back
prior to his senior season … Invited to play in the Bayou Bowl (Louisiana versus Texas
All-Star Game) following his senior season … Regional champion and state runner-up in
the 300m hurdles as a junior with a best of 39.4 … As a senior, his track and field team
won the state indoor championship and placed second in the outdoor meet … He was
third in the state in the 300m hurdles with a personal best of 39.27.
Personal Information: Born February 17, 1989 … Undeclared major … Member of the
remaining three seasons of eligibility … A strong and athletic player that is very quick
and strong … Plays the run extremely well … Has the potential to become one of the
league’s best defensive lineman … One of the nation’s prized recruits in the class of 2005.
The 2006 Season: Selected a Third Team Freshman All-American by The Sporting
News and named to the Pac-10 All-Freshman team … Had 43 tackles (18 solo, 25 assists)
to rank second on the team among defensive linemen, while also recording 1.0 sack and
1.5 tackles-for-loss … Picked up the first sack and tackle-for-loss (1.5) of his career in
the season finale at California, while earning the club’s Frank Rehm Award for the Most
Outstanding Lineman in the Big Game … Led the team with a pair of fumble recoveries
(#6T Pac-10), getting one at Oregon and another against Washington State … Started all
12 games in the middle of the defensive line … Had a career-best and team co-leading
nine tackles versus Oregon State after a previous career-best seven against Navy … Also
had five tackles both at UCLA and Notre Dame in back-to-back contests.
The 2005 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman nose tackle.
In High School: A consensus Prep All-American who came to Stanford as one of
the premier recruits in the nation … Named to PrepStar’s Dream Team as one of the
Top 100 recruits nationally … PrepStar not only ranked him as an All-American, but
the No. 5 defensive line prospect in the country … SuperPrep selected Ekom as an AllAmerican and also rated him as the No. 14 defensive line prospect nationally and the
top recruit in the state of Arizona … Added prep All-American honors from Parade
Magazine, Rivals.com, Student Sports, EA Sports and the U.S. Army … His senior season
was cut short after seven games due to injury, but he still managed to earn the reputation as one of the best in the nation … Before his injury, he had recorded 62 tackles,
22.0 tackles-for-loss, 8.0 sacks, a forced fumble and 15 quarterback hurries … Selected
to the Long Beach Press Telegram’s Best in the West team … Played in the U.S. Army
All-American Bowl where he was named a Scholar-Athlete … Named to Arizona’s
Super All-State team as a senior … Two-time First Team All-State, All-Region and AllConference following both his junior and season seasons … As a junior, he accounted
for 63 tackles, 12.0 sacks and 37.0 tackles-for-loss … Named a Junior All-American by
Student Sports and Rivals.com … Played basketball and participated in track and field
for two years … Winner of the 2004-05 Watkins Award, which is presented to the top
African-American student-athlete in the country.
Personal Information: Born August 3, 1987 … Undeclared major … Brother,
Udeme, is a fifth-year senior defensive end for the Cardinal … Sister, Aniebiet, graduated
from Stanford.
Getting to Know Jeremy Stewart
Nicknames: Stew and Patch
The reason I love football is: I was made for it
I pattern my play after: Walter Payton
considerate
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Thinking about what I
want to do in the quiet.
Currently on my iPod: Lil Wayne, Lil Boosie, T.I. and
Young Jeezy
Luther King, Jr., Jackie Robinson and Jesus
Favorite Food: Steak and potatoes
Least Favorite Food: Anything with onions in it
on: Egg sandwiches
Favorite Movie: Above the Rim
Favorite Actor: Mekhi Phifer
play me is: Mike Epps
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Getting
Player of the Game after winning the national championship
Favorite musical group or performer: Young Jeezy
as: The best running back in school history
The best advice I ever received was: All things are
possible as long as you keep faith
life: My older brothers
The place I’d most like to visit: Jamaica
Hobbies: Working out and having fun
My advice to youngsters: Hard work and perseverance is
the key to success
My most prized possession: Bible
If I won $1 million, I would: Spend half of it and invest
the rest
Ekom Udofia’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
92
UT
18
18
AT
25
25
2 0 0 7
TT
43
43
Sack-Yds
1.0-1
1.0-1
S t a n f o r d
TFL-Yds
1.5-8
1.5-8
Int-Yds
0
0
F o o t b a l l
Player biographies
Getting to Know Ekom Udofia
Nicknames: My mom likes to call me Kiki or Udo, my dad
calls me Koko, my grandpa calls me Idopise and some
people call me E-Diesel
and passionate
The reason I love football is: The physical nature and
toughness of the game, and how hard you have to work
in order to be the best
I pattern my play after: I try and take some things from all
the best players at my position and mold them into my play
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Develop a
close relationship with Jesus
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Praying, listening to
some music, calling my loved ones and visualizing game
situations in my head
Currently on my iPod: Lots of stuff
My greatest athletic moment is: Winning a state
championship in high school with my brother
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Being fortunate
enough to come to Stanford and play football with my brother
The teammate I admire the most is: My brother, Udeme
Udofia
My favorite stadium in which to play is: At home in
front of our fans
The toughest player I have faced in college is: Ryan
Kalil (USC)
A friend from another college football team is: Eugene
Monroe (Virginia)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: There’s no
other school like it
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: You have
to be consistent in everything you do in order to be
successful
The best thing about Stanford is: The diversity
My least favorite classes at Stanford are: IHUM
and PWR
programs: The academic aspect
Phoenix Suns, Dallas Cowboys
Ray Lewis
The athlete I admire most is: Ray Lewis
The people I admire most are: My parents, my brother
and my sister
Favorite Food: Chicken
Least Favorite Food: Asparagus
If I had to cook all of my meals, I’d probably survive on:
I can cook really well so I’d just cook whatever I felt like
Favorite TV Show: The Wire
play me is: Derek Luke
a National Championship
Favorite musical group or performer: Kirk Franklin
Still in college
as: A great player and person
The best advice I ever received was: Let go and let God
life: My parents, my brother and my sister
The place I’d most like to visit: Nigeria
The favorite places I’ve visited: Nigeria and Miami
Hobbies: Jus chillin’ and spending time with the people
I care about
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: A successful NFL
player as well as have a family of my own
My advice to youngsters: Put God first
If I won $1 million, I would: Help out other people and
invest the rest
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Position: DE
Height: 6-4
Weight: 252
Year: Senior
High School: Chaparral HS
Pronunciation: You-dem-uh You-dough-fee-uh
At Stanford: A talented, athletic and veteran fifth-year senior who had an impressive
2007 spring and is expected to compete for a starting berth at defensive end … Should
be one of the team’s top defensive players in 2007 … A quick and strong athlete who has
the ability to put pressure on the quarterback … Has 77 career tackles (45 solo, 32 assists)
while playing in 31 career games and making 20 starts … Has added 6.0 tackles-for-loss
(-23 yards), 1.0 sack (-10 yards), an interception returned for four yards, two forced
fumbles, a fumble recovery and one pass breakup in his career … Also has three career
blocked kicks, all of which have come against Arizona State and led to touchdowns and
was even credited with one punt return for 12 yards on one of the blocks.
The 2006 Season: Accounted for 39 tackles (23 solo, 16 assists), while playing in all
12 games with nine starts … Added one forced fumble, as well as one recovered fumble
and a 1.0 tackle-for-loss (-1 yards) … Set career-bests for tackles in three straight games
with nine against Washington State when he also added his forced fumble and recovered
fumble, after previously recording seven versus Navy and six at San Jose State … Had a
career-best five solo tackles at Arizona State.
The 2005 Season: Became a productive defensive player with 36 tackles (20 solo,
16 assists), while starting all 11 games at outside linebacker … Added 5.0 tackles-forloss (-22 yards) to rank tied for sixth on the team and 1.0 sack (-10 yards), as well as an
interception and a forced fumble … Twice had a season-high-tying five tackles at Navy
and at Oregon State … Had both his lone sack and forced fumble in a four-tackle game
at Arizona … Had 2.0 tackles-for-loss in a four-tackle game against UCLA … Blocked a
punt to set up Stanford’s first touchdown the following week against Arizona State, giving
the ball to the Cardinal on the Sun Devil 15-yard line when Jon Alston recovered the ball.
The 2004 Season: Moved to outside linebacker prior to the season … Earned
his first varsity letter as a reserve outside linebacker and member of Stanford’s special
teams … Registered two tackles and two blocked punts … Both of his blocked kicks
came against Arizona State and both led to Cardinal touchdowns … His first block gave
Stanford possession on the ASU four-yard line while his second put the Cardinal on the
Sun Devils’ 18-yard line.
The 2003 Season: Redshirted as a true freshman defensive end.
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In High School: Named to the SuperPrep All-FarWest team … Ranked No. 10 on
SuperPrep’s list of the top recruits in the state of Arizona … Led Chaparral High School to a
13-1 record and 4A state championship in his senior season by recording 50 tackles and three
quarterback sacks … Two-year starter on the offensive line … Was named to the Greater
Phoenix Area team and was All-Scottsdale as an offensive lineman during his senior season …
Competed in the shot put and discus on the track and field team for two campaigns.
Personal Information: Born March 25, 1986 … Public Policy major … Sister, Aniebiet,
graduated from Stanford … Full name is Udeme-Obong Uko Benjamin Udofia … His name
comes from Lamentations 3:24 in the Bible, which means “The Lord is my portion” in the
Ibibio language … His brother, Ekom, is a sophomore defensive tackle for the Cardinal.
Udeme Udofia’s Career Statistics
Year
2004
2005
2006
Totals
UT
2
20
23
45
AT
0
16
16
32
Getting to Know Udeme Udofia
Nicknames: Udeem, Dem Dem, U
What people don’t know about me is: I’m an outgoing
person
The reason I love football is: It is the most challenging
game to play
I pattern my play after: Simeon Rice and Julius Peppers
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Accept
criticism better
Currently on my iPod: Lil Wayne
My greatest athletic moment is: Going to occur this
season
to Stanford
The teammate I admire the most is: Ekom Udofia
My favorite stadium in which to play is: Sun Devil
Stadium
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: You need to
put in the work if you want to succeed
The best thing about Stanford is: Everyone here is
extremely talented
My favorite class at Stanford is: Politics and Public Policy
programs: Its dedication to not only making you great
on the field, but giving you the opportunities to make a
positive impact in life once your football career is over
Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals
Reggie White
The athletes I admire most are: Ray Lewis and Kevin
Garnett
My family
TT
2
36
39
77
Sack-Yds
0-0
1.0-10
0-0
1.0-10
TFL-Yds
0-0
5.0-22
1.0-1
6.0-23
Int-Yds
0-0
1-4
0-0
1-4
Christ, Muhammad Ali and Batman
Best book I have read: Purpose Driven Life
Favorite Food: Spaghetti and meatballs
Least Favorite Food: Apples
on: Spaghetti
Favorite Movie: Batman Begins
play me is: Myself
the National Championship
A chef
as: A great friend, teammate and player
The best advice I ever received was: Never stop
working until you are the best in everything you want
to be
life: My father
The place I’d most like to visit: Nigeria
The favorite place I’ve visited: Florida
Hobbies: Playing video games and reading
My advice to youngsters: Put in the time to become great
about whatever you are passionate about
My most prized possession: My desire to attain my goals
If I won $1 million, I would: Buy my family whatever
they wanted
Have a playoff system
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Player biographies
Sam Weinberger
Position: FB
Height: 6-2
Weight: 236
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Sherman Oaks, California
High School: Campbell Hall HS
Pronunciation: Wine-burger
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Ryan Whalen
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Position: WR
Height: 6-2
Weight: 200
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Alamo, CA
High School: Monte Vista HS
Pronunciation: Whale-in
At Stanford: A linebacker last season as a true freshman but was moved to fullback
In High School: Named by Cal-Hi Sports as one of the Top 10 football/basketball
during the 2007 spring practice session … Played both fullback and linebacker in high
school … Will battle for playing time at fullback and on special teams this season …
Should be a strong contributor to the Cardinal football program for the next four years.
The 2006 Season: Did not play in 2006 as a true freshman linebacker.
In High School: Talented two-sport athlete who was named the Division Player of
the Year in both baseball and football in 2005 … PrepStar named him to its All-West
Region team as a linebacker following his senior season … Recorded 110 tackles, five
sacks, two safeties and one interception for Campbell Hall High School as a senior, earning him CIF Defensive Player of the Year in his division … Also named First Team AllLeague and First Team All-Division … Los Angeles Daily News Second Team All-Southern
Section … Rushed for over 300 yards and scored five touchdowns as a fullback his senior
season … Set his high school record with 304 career tackles … In baseball, he went 11-0
as a righthanded pitcher and led his team to the Division championship as a junior in
2005 while being named Division Player of the Year.
combo players in the state of California following his senior season … A walk-on from
Monte Vista High School, Ryan earned All-State honors in both football and basketball
as a senior … In his senior year, he caught 80 passes for over 1200 yards and scored 14
touchdowns … Named First Team All-County, All-East Bay, All-Metro and All Nor-Cal
by the San Francisco Chronicle … Also named Scholar-Athlete of the Year … In basketball, he was named the league Player of the Year and also earned First Team All-County,
First Team All-East Bay and Second Team All-Metro … Led his team to the school’s
first ever NCS championship and was named Team MVP … Chosen as the conference’s
Athlete of the Year.
Personal Information: Born August 25, 1987 … Undeclared major.
Getting to Know Sam Weinberger
Nickname: Cheeseburger
I would describe myself as a person as: Strong and
determined
What people don’t know about me is: I was a baseball
player and won two championships in high school
The reason I love football is: The contact, I love to hit
I pattern my play after: Brian Urlacher, but not Mike Alstott
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Allow the
values that I follow as a football player to become the
values that I follow as a person
My favorite pre-game ritual is: ‘Break-down’
Currently on my iPod: Everything from Bloc Party to 50 Cent
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Winning the CIF
Division IV baseball championship
The toughest player I have faced in college is: Pat Maynor
Friends from other college football teams are: Taylor
Henry (Oregon State)
reputation for being one of the only true academicathletic institutes – we are true student-athletes
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: So much
about football, but more about myself, specifically if I put
my mind on something, then I can accomplish it with hard
work and patience
The best thing about Stanford is: The facilities, they are
the best in the world
programs: Stanford has a little bit of everything,
academics, sports and a great social life … very few
colleges or universities encompass these traits
The sports teams I followed when I was younger: Los
Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Eagles
When I played football as a kid, I pretended to be: My
grandfather, Carlos Watkins
brother, Jack
The athlete I admire most is: Brian Urlacher
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The person I admire most is: My father, Ed Weinberger
Luther King, Jr., Muhammad Ali and Albert Einstein
Best book I have read: The Stranger by Albert Camus
Favorite Food: Steak and potatoes
Least Favorite Food: Pizza
on: Eggs and bacon
Favorite Movie: Reservoir Dogs
Favorite TV Show: Simpsons
play me is: John Cena
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: A hit
that I made in high school that knocked the running back
unconscious and out of the game
Favorite musical group or performer: Bloc Party
as: One of the most powerful players on the team
The best advice I ever received was: Go to Stanford
One moment in history I wish I could have seen: “I
Have A Dream” speech by Martin Luther King, Jr.
The place I’d most like to visit: Fiji Islands
Hobbies: Reading, video games, sleeping, eating and
working out
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Married, with a few
kids and putting my Stanford degree to great use
My advice to youngsters: Play as many sports as you can and
don’t just focus on one until the end of high school – this will
open up many more doors for you … and, study hard!
My most prized possession: Signed Babe Ruth ball
If I won $1 million, I would: Donate some to charity, by a
Porsche Turbo and invest the rest
Not one thing, it’s great, I love it
Getting to Know Ryan Whalen
What people don’t know about me is: I like outdoor
sports such as hunting
The reason I love football is: The camaraderie and
competition
My favorite pre-game ritual is: I wear all the same
gear including compression shorts and shirt, and I listen
to my music
Currently on my iPod: Various rap artists
My greatest athletic moment is: Winning my first and
only North Coast Section championship
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: My senior
seasons in football and basketball
The reason I chose Stanford University is: It is
the number one university in the world, is located in
California and is in the Pac 10
Golden State Warriors
Jerry Rice
George W. Bush
Christ, William Wallace and George Washington
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on: Any type of meat
Favorite Movie: Braveheart
play me is: Mel Gibson
Catching a diving pass in the end zone to win the game
Favorite musical group or performer: Tupac
Trying to play college basketball
The best advice I ever received was: Be the best
you can be
life: My parents
resurrection of Jesus Christ
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, weightlifting, swimming and
occasionally reading
My advice to youngsters: Follow your dreams and be the
best that you can be and you will be successful
If I won $1 million, I would: Share the money with my
family, buy myself a new car and invest the money for
my future
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Player biographies
Nate Wilcox-Fogel
Position: WR
Height: 6-1
Weight: 186
Year: Junior
Hometown: Los Altos, California
High School: Menlo HS
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Sean Wiser
Position: WR
Height: 6-2
Weight: 190
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Thousand Oaks, California
High School: Oaks Christian HS
Pronunciation: Why-zer
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At Stanford: A walk-on from nearby Menlo School in Atherton now in his fourth
In High School: Earned recognition as one of the nation’s top prospects … He had 60
season at Stanford as a backup wide receiver … Should provide the Cardinal with added
depth at wide receiver.
The 2006 Season: Saw his first collegiate game action, appearing in a pair of contests versus Washington State and at Arizona State.
The 2005 Season: Did not play in a game as a reserve wide receiver.
The 2004 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman wide receiver.
In High School: Two-time All-League and All-San Mateo County receiver … Led
the Pacific Athletic League Ocean Division in receptions his junior and senior seasons
… Had 38 catches for 538 yards and nine TDs as a senior … Junior stats included 33
receptions for 512 yards and four touchdowns … CIF All-State Scholar-Athlete as a
junior and senior … Didn’t begin playing football until his sophomore season … Threeyear letterwinner in basketball … Member of the 2001 California State champion lacrosse
team … National Merit Finalist.
Personal Information: Born May 11, 1986 … Public Policy major.
receptions for 904 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior … Also played defensive back, where
he accounted for 56 solo tackles, 24 assisted tackles and returned two interceptions for touchdowns as a strong safety … PrepStar named him to its All-West team … Rivals.com rated Sean
among the Top 100 wide receiver recruits in the country and the No. 89 overall recruit in
California … Scout.com ranked him as the No. 10 wide receiver in California, No. 67 overall
recruit in the state and among the Top 100 wide receivers in the country … First Team AllCIF, All-League, All-Ventura County, All-Area and All-Academic CIF following his senior
season … Second Team All-State in 2006 … As a junior, he had 42 receptions for 910 yards
(21.7 ypc) and 13 touchdowns, and 52 total tackles and four interceptions on defense …
Member of the California Scholastic Federation.
Getting to Know Nate Wilcox-Fogel
Nickname: Hyphy
What people don’t know about me is: I hate dressing up
The reason I love football is: The absolute focus it requires
I pattern my play after: Greg Camarillo
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Be more outgoing
My pre-game ritual is: Watching old game tapes
My greatest athletic moment is: Catching a TD pass as
time expired to win a game in high school
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Going to my first
Big Game as a player
The toughest player I have faced in college is: Stanley
Wilson
A friend from another college football team is: Darren
Alberti (Trinity)
The reason I chose Stanford University is: I had
wanted to come here since I was little
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: What
commitment really is
The best thing about Stanford is: The academic opportunities
My favorite class at Stanford is: Earth Systems 10
programs: It has a big time program along with great
academics
Jose Sharks
Jerry Rice
The person I admire most is: Anybody who has devoted
their life to someone other than themselves
The athlete I admire most is: Neil Parry
grandfather
Best book I have read: Moneyball
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Favorite Food: Burritos
Least Favorite Food: Chard
on: Turkey sandwiches
Favorite TV Show: The OC
Favorite Actress: Cheri Oteri
Catching an 80-yard pass with two minutes left to win
the Rose Bowl
Playing every IM sport imaginable
After my Stanford career, I’d like to be remembered as:
Somebody who earned his success
The best advice I ever received was: If it doesn’t kill
you, it only makes you stronger
life: My mom
Landing on the Moon
The place I’d most like to visit: Tahiti
Hobbies: Skiing
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Doing whatever it is
that makes me happy
My advice to youngsters: Persevere through whatever
obstacles you encounter
If I won $1 million, I would: Take a ridiculous vacation
and invest the rest
Early mornings
F o o t b a l l
Getting to Know Sean Wiser
I would describe myself as a person as: Outgoing
The reason I love football is: The mixture of toughness,
athleticism and brains needed to play it
Currently on my iPod: 2 Step remix by DJ Unk
My greatest athletic moment is: Winning the State
Championship for Division III in California
The reason I chose Stanford University is: The balance
of academics and athletics
The sports teams I followed when I was younger: L.A.
Lakers, San Diego Chargers
The athlete I admire most is: Steve Nash
The people I admire most are: U.S. Soldiers
The person in history I admire most is: Abraham Lincoln
Best book I have read: Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
Favorite Food: Pepperoni and sausage pizza
Least Favorite Food: Food with mushrooms
on: Easy Mac macaroni
Favorite Movies: Boondock Saints, 300
Favorite TV Shows: South Park, Family Guy
Favorite musical group or performer: The Game
The best advice I ever received was: The real world is
all about production – they will ask you “what have you
done for me lately?” and nothing great was ever achieved
in someone’s comfort zone
life: My dad
death of Jesus Christ
The place I’d most like to visit: Israel
Hobbies: Video games and classic cars
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Retired
My advice to youngsters: You only get what you put into
it, so if you really want it … leave your comfort zone
If I won $1 million, I would: Buy a ’66 Lincoln Continental
and invest the rest
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Player biographies
Austin Yancy
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Position: FS
Height: 6-4
Weight: 215
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: League City, Texas
High School: Clear Creek HS
Position: PK
Height: 6-0
Year: Junior
Hometown: Yellow Springs,
High School: Yellow Springs
Pronunciation: Zag-oh-ree
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Weight: 185
Ohio
HS
At Stanford: Austin turned in an impressive season last year as he played in 11 games
At Stanford: After two seasons as a backup placekicker, Aaron moved into the start-
and started six at wide receiver during his true freshman season … He was moved to free
safety, however, during the 2007 spring and was equally impressive as he shot to the top
of the depth chart … Showed great instincts and skills in moving over to the defense …
He will be in the hunt to earn a starting position in 2007 and will play a key role in the
Cardinal’s secondary and on special teams.
The 2006 Season: Fifth on the team with 16 receptions for 168 yards … Started
six games, including five in a row from October 7 – November 11 … Had career-bests
of four catches and 65 receiving yards as well as the longest catch of his career (25 yards)
versus Navy … He was in the starting lineup versus Washington State, at Notre Dame,
versus Arizona, at Arizona State, versus USC and at Washington.
In High School: Talented three-sport athlete from League City, Texas, where he
starred in football, basketball, and track and field at Clear Creek High School … Caught
35 passes for over 400 yards and three touchdowns while earning First Team All-District
honors as a senior … All-District selection in basketball as a junior … Competed in the
high jump, long jump and 400m in track and field … Named his high school’s Track
and Field Athlete of the Year as a junior … Off the field, Austin was involved in the Peer
Assistance and Leadership (PAL) program, was the American Legion Boys State representative for his high school, was a member of the Spanish National Honor Society, the
National Honor Society, Who’s Who Among American High School Students and was
selected to represent his high school at Boys State in Austin, Texas, as a senior.
ing lineup a year ago and led the team in scoring … He will compete for the No. 1 role in
2007 … Walked on to the Cardinal program in 2004.
The 2006 Season: Led the club in scoring with 37 points, making good on 8-of13 field goal attempts and 13-of-15 PATs … Kicked a career-long 37-yard field goal at
Washington when he also made two field goals in a game for the first time in his career
… Scored the first Stanford points at the new Stanford Stadium versus Navy when he
connected on a 22-yard field goal as time ran out in the first half … Made his first collegiate field goal try from 34 yards with 2:37 remaining in the first quarter at Oregon …
Made a career-best four PATs in five attempts at San Jose State in a game Stanford lost by
a single point, 35-34 … Missed his only field goal attempt from 40+ yards … Converted
successful on-side kickoffs in back-to-back games at Arizona State and versus USC …
Earned Second Team Pac-10 All-Academic honors.
The 2005 Season: Second consecutive campaign as a backup placekicker … Did
not see any game action.
The 2004 Season: Backup placekicker … Did not see any game action.
In High School: A three-sport star at Yellow Springs High School in Ohio, where he
captained the football, soccer and swimming teams while competing on all three squads
for four years … Was named All-Conference as a senior in football … Three-time AllDistrict in soccer … Events in swimming included the 100 freestyle and 100 breaststroke
… Class President and valedictorian.
Personal Information: Born December 20, 1985, in Kochi, Japan … Philosophy
major … Member of the National Honor Society … Sister, Jessica, was on the soccer and
track teams at Swarthmore College.
Yancy’s Career Statistics
Year
Rec
Yds
2006
16
168
Totals
16
168
Getting to Know Austin Yancy
Nicknames: Yance or A.Y. but back home everyone calls
me A.P.
I would describe myself as a person as: Extremely
outgoing
What people don’t know about me is: I’m probably the
best freestyler I know
The reason I love football is: The intensity and the ability
to let loose on the field
I pattern my play after: No one particular player … I try to
take bits and pieces from different athletes
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Stop
procrastinating and sleep more
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to the same
music playlist from high school
Currently on my iPod: Too many songs
My greatest athletic moment is: Catching a pass on my
first play in a college game
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Playing D-1
football
The teammates I admire the most are: Tim Sims and
Nick Sanchez
My favorite stadium in which to play is: Outside of
Stanford Stadium I’d have to say Autzen
Brandon Harrison
A friend from another college football teams is: Alex
Alvarez (Iowa State)
unmatched combination of academics and athletics
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: A lot about
myself
programs: The fact that we actually have to get into
school first
Houston Oilers and Houston Rockets
Warren Moon or Ernest Givens (especially the electric
glide he did after he scored)
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my mom and dad
Favorite Website: As much as I hate to admit it …
facebook.com
Least Favorite Food: Coconut
on: Ramen noodles and training table
Favorite Movie: Any Given Sunday
Favorite TV Shows: SportsCenter, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Favorite Actor: Jamie Foxx
play me is: Jamie Foxx
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Gamewinning touchdown in the National Championship
If I were not playing college football, I would be: Sad
as: A great football player, but an even better person
The best advice I ever received was: Hard work
pays off
life: My parents
parting of the Red Sea
Hobbies: Watching movies, napping and spending time
with friends
Ten years from now, I’d like to be: Extremely successful
and happy
My advice to youngsters: Work harder than everybody
else
My most prized possession: My body pillow
If I won $1 million, I would: Be a millionaire?
Celebration penalties
Zagory’s Career Statistics
Year
2006
Totals
FG-FGA
8-13
8-13
LG
37
37
Getting to Know Aaron Zagory
Nickname: Zig-Zag
I would describe myself as a person as: Peaceful
The reason I love football is: The camaraderie among
teammates
I pattern my play after: Michael Okwo
The biggest thrill in my life to date is: Washington
11/11/06
The teammate I admire the most is: Gustav Rydstedt
Stadium
skateboard
The best thing about Stanford is: The Leland Stanford
Junior University Marching Band
My favorite class at Stanford is: Existentialism
Merton Hanks
The athlete I admire most is: Freddy Adu
The person I admire most is: My sister, Jessica
late grandfather
Mahatma Gandhi, Charles Hamilton Houston and Nelson
Mandela
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PATs
13-15
13-15
Pts
37
37
Best book I have read: Rachel and Her Children
Favorite Food: Mamatunde’s Nigerian stew
on: Chicken and pasta
Favorite TV Show: Arrested Development
Favorite Actor: Harrison Ford
play me is: Keanu Reeves
Favorite musical group or performer: Sublime
150 pounds
The best advice I ever received was: “Hey, you should
join the football team. You could be our free safety or
something” – Alex Melecki
life: My sister
unknown rebel at Tiananmen Square
The place I’d most like to visit: Kochi, Japan
The favorite place I’ve visited: Tokyo
My most prized possession: My cleats
Let the students watch games for free
S t a n f o r d
F o o t b a l l
Scholarship Funding
The Buck/Cardinal Club
Stanford Athletic Football Scholarships
I
n June of 1934, four dedicated
Stanford men met to discuss the
growing concerns facing Stanford’s
student-athletes. They were the
founding members of the “Tiny
Buck of the Month Club.” Members
of the club were required to donate one dollar a month
to support scholarships for student-athletes. The word
“Tiny” reminded everyone of the small monthly contribution and honored the head football coach “Tiny”
Thornhill. The Club’s name was eventually shortened
to the “Stanford Buck Club” and the membership dues
were revised.
Until the mid-1970’s, there were no athletic scholarships for women, nor was there any fundraising organization devoted to this purpose. To accomplish the task of
raising scholarship funds for women, the Cardinal Club
was formed in 1977-78.
Under the guidance of the Buck and Cardinal Club
leadership, a merged Buck/Cardinal Club was formed in
1987 to raise funds for both men’s and women’s athletic
scholarships.
More than 70 years since its inception, the Buck/
Cardinal Club not only continues its great scholarship
tradition, but provides all 35 varsity sports and approximately 800 student-athletes with the resources needed
to compete at the highest level of NCAA Division I
Athletics.
For more information on the Buck/Cardinal Club
and giving to Stanford Athletics, please go to
gostanford.com
The 2006-07 Buck/Cardinal Club
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Chairman: Kevin Richardson,
Salinas, CA
Vice-Chairman: Michael
Messina, Agoura, CA
Secretary: Sarah Rosenbaum
Gaeta, San Jose, CA
Treasurer: Laurie Sawin Quinn,
Menlo Park, CA
At Large: Blake Campbell,
Menlo Park, CA
At Large: Christopher Martin,
Palo Alto, CA
At Large: Doug Yarris,
Yountville, CA
Regional Chairs
Frederick R. Blume, Wenham, MA
Robert H. Collins III, Los
Angeles, CA*
Charles Dean, Austin, TX
Chuck Ince, Washington, DC
Jake Jacobson, Kirkland, WA*
Lawrence McGovern,
Sunnyvale, CA
Frederick Muhs, Bronxville, NY*
Kit Rodgers, San Francisco, CA
Daniel E. Stone, San Francisco, CA*
Thomas A. Wong, Jr., Los
Angeles, CA
David Flemming, San Francisco, CA
Steven Frost, Sunnyvale, CA
Russell Goodman, Lake
Sherwood, CA
J. Jeffrey Hagan, San Francisco, CA
Eric Hardgrave, Campbell, CA
Steven Hoyem, Menlo Park, CA
Tracy Hughes, Menlo Park, CA
Jerry Ireland, Orinda, CA
Christopher Johnson, Florence, SC
Terry Johnson, Saratoga, CA
John Kidde, Corona del Mar, CA
W. Thomas Lockard, San
Francisco, CA
Michael McDonald, Menlo
Park, CA
Jeffrey Morris, Atherton, CA
Paige Mazzoni Ostheimer,
Petaluma, CA
Kristine Paaso, Menlo Park, CA
Dana Padden, San Francisco, CA
(staff director)
DeRonnie Pitts, Stanford, CA
Jim Rebosio, Redwood City, CA
James Rutter, Redwood City, CA
Patrick Schultheis, Kirkland, WA
Kent Seymour, Menlo Park, CA
Dr. Christopher Shinkman,
Bethesda, MD
Martin Smith, Menlo Park, CA
Roger Smith, Palo Alto, CA
Steven Steinhart, Menlo Park, CA
Gary Taylor, Cupertino, CA
Kirt Thomson, Menlo Park, CA
Garry Tyran, Chevy Chase, MD
Thomas Vardell, Dublin, CA
Alyce Werdel, San Francisco, CA
Kevin Wernick, Tarzana, CA
Stephen White, Manhattan
Beach, CA
* - Former Chair
Directors
Haley Champion, Palo Alto, CA
Stephen Ciesinski, Los Altos
Hills, CA
Gregory Comella, Dorchester, MA
John Spencer Cotten, Winnetka, IL
Ann Enthoven, Mountain
View, CA
James Feuille, San Francisco, CA
Staff
Scott Leykam, Director of
Annual Giving, (650) 723-3075
Heather Kauer, Associate
Director of Annual Giving,
(650) 723-5361
Kellie Utsumi, Assistant Director
of Annual Giving,
(650) 723-1008
Ex-Officio
Ann Baskins, Menlo Park, CA*
Samuel ‘Duker’ Dapper, Scotts
Valley, CA*
Gregory Ennis, Redwood City, CA*
Charles A. Evans II, Mountain
View, CA*
Molly O’Connor Hauser, San
Francisco, CA*
Jed Solomon, Menlo Park, CA*
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S t a n f o r d
F o o t b a l l
The following scholarships, named for the donor or for someone the donor wishes to honor, provide full or
partial grants-in-aid to members of the 2007 football team:
The David S. Adams Family
Scholarship: Emeka Nnoli
The Dick and Tory Agnich Athletic
Scholarship: Jim Dray
The Frank Albert Memorial
Scholarship: T.C. Ostrander
The Walter C. Anderson Family
Scholarship: Matt Traverso
The Anonymous Football
Scholarship: Jay Ottovegio
The John Arrillaga Family
Scholarship: Jason Forcier, Peter
Griffin and Bert McBride
The John Arrillaga Athletic
Scholarship I: Timothy Mattran and
Ekom Udofia
The Louis P. Bansbach, Jr.
Scholarship: Matt Bentler
The Berk-Christensen-Wyatt
Scholarship: Gustav Rydstedt
The A. Moe Bernhard Fellowship:
Matt Weiss
The Lowell Berry Scholarship:
Corey Gatewood, David Green and
Ben Muth
The John and Barrie Blake
Scholarship: Austin Yancy
The Warren Mead Bradford ’15
and Joseph Warrington Rodgers
Memorial Scholarship: L.D. Crow,
George Halamandaris and Derek Hall
The Alf E. Brandin Family
Scholarship: Jonathan Frink
The John and Gladyce Brock
Athletic Scholarship: Marcus Rance
The Cliff Burnhill Scholarship: Mark
Bradford
The George E. Carey Scholarship:
Tom Keiser and Tavita Pritchard
The John C. Carlson Memorial
Scholarship: Taylor Skaufel
The Carroll Family Scholarship In
Football: Xxavier Carter
The Jack Christiansen Memorial
Scholarship: Taylor Skaufel
The William Corbus Scholarship:
Carlos McFall
The Tom B. Coughran ’27 Athletic
Scholarship: Coby Fleener
The John C. De Nault Family
Scholarship: Emmanuel Awofadeju
The Irv and Pat Deal/Dallas Texas
Scholarship: Landon Johnson
The Jerome H. Debs II Football
Scholarship: Allen Smith
The Douglass Family Athletic
Scholarship: Austin Gunder
The John A. and Betty M. Dungan
Scholarship: Anthony Kimble
The Durrett/Jeans Scholarship: Chris
Hobbs
The D. W. Elliott Family Scholarship:
Emeka Nnoli
The Gerry G. Falk Family
Scholarship: Ben Ladner
The Carl B. Field Athletic
Scholarship: Erik Lorig
The Audrey Corrigan Foley Athletic
Scholarship: Chike Amajoyi
The Frank A. Forbes Scholarship:
John Kyed
The Thomas W. Ford Scholarship:
Tyrone McGraw
The Forman-Watkins Scholarship:
Tyler Mabry
The Bradford M. Freeman
Scholarship I: Richard Sherman
The Bradford M. Freeman
Scholarship II: Wopamo Osaisai
The Clayton W. Frye Jr. Family
Athletic Scholarship: Fred Campbell
The Walt Gamage Athletic
Scholarship: Tyler Porras
The Robert D. Garrett Memorial
Scholarship: Kellen Kiilsgaard
The Peter Goodson Scholarship:
Fred Campbell
The John E. “Pop” and Elizabeth V.
Grant Scholarship: Joe Dembesky
The Charles A. Gundelach
Scholarship: Tom McAndrew
The Robert A. “Bones” Hamilton
Scholarship: Austin Yancy
The Clive and Susan Hanson
Athletic Scholarship: Jim Dray
The Allan A. and Betsy Ann Harris
Scholarship for Men: Brian Bulcke
The Elwood Haynes Scholarship:
Ben Ladner
The Henninger Family Athletic
Scholarship: James McGillicuddy
The Wilfred R. Heringer
Scholarship: Tim Sims
The David B. Heyler Scholarship:
Stephen Carr, Josh Catron, Kris Evans,
Levirt Griffin, Blaise Johnson, Matt
Kopa, Brent Newhouse, Matt Traverso
The Russell B. Jarvis Scholarship:
Chike Amajoyi
The Henry Van Dyke Johns
Scholarship: Matthew Masifilo
The H. Van Dyke and Barbara C.
Johns Scholarship: Landon Johnson
The Scott Jones Football
Scholarship: Ben Ladner
The Kartozian Family Foundation
Athletic Scholarship: Chris
Marinelli
The Herbert H. Katzev Memorial
Scholarship: Bo McNally
The John and Kathy Kissick Football
Scholarship: Will Powers
The Bud D. Klein Family
Scholarship: Clinton Snyder
The Roger M. Laverty, Jr.
Scholarship: Sean Wiser
The Jessica and Gregory Liberman
Athletic Scholarship: Tyler Porras
The H. Jack and Marie S. Liebau
Athletic Scholarship: Nick Sanchez
The Frank J. Lodato Athletic
Scholarship: Sam Weinberger
The Donald L. Lucas Football
Scholarship: Max Bergen
The William Marks Scholarship:
Xxavier Carter
The McColl Family Scholarship:
Coby Fleener
The Margot and Mitch Milias
Athletic Scholarship: Fred Campbell
The Mr. and Mrs. Robert B.
Montgomery Scholarship: Taylor
Skaufel
The Fred R. Muhs Honors
Scholarship: Preston Clover
The Fred R. Muhs Memorial Athletic
Scholarship: Alex Fletcher and Alex
Loukas
The Ted Muhs Athletic Scholarship:
Nick Macaluso
The Dick Munroe Memorial
Scholarship: John Kyed
The R. J. Munzer Scholarship: Pat
Maynor
The Brad Muster Scholarship: Chike
Amajoyi
The Clarke and Elizabeth Nelson
Scholarship: Chris Horn
The Ernie Nevers Memorial
Scholarship: Kellen Kiilsgaard
The Neil Papiano Scholarship:
Jeremy Stewart
The Perry N. “Peck” Pierose, M.D.
The Jim Plunkett Endowed
Scholarship: Tavita Pritchard
The Wes and Anne Warnock
Poulson Athletic Scholarship:
Anthony Kimble
The Frank Rehm and Patricia Rehm
Atkinson Memorial Scholarship:
Nick Macaluso
The Ralph “Jim” Reynolds Memorial
Scholarship: Jason Evans
The Robert O. “Bob” Reynolds
The John W. and Condoleezza Rice
Football Scholarship: Andrew Phillips
The John and Tom Richards
Scholarship: Toby Gerhart
The James B. Rutter Scholarship:
Emmanuel Awofadeju
The Phillip and Jennifer Arnold
Satre Scholarship: Marcus Rance
The George P. Shultz Athletic
Scholarship: Matt Traverso
The William D. Smythe Scholarship:
Doug Baldwin
The Rixford K. Snyder Scholarship:
Evan Moore
The Stanford Football Legends and
Friends Scholarship: Mark Bradford
The Hal and Diane Steuber Athletic
The Daniel E. Stone Scholarship:
Mikal Brewer
The Chuck Taylor Scholarship:
Bobby Dockter
The “Dink” Templeton Memorial
Scholarship: Mark Mueller
The Michael L. Tevis and
Christopher J. Dressel Athletic
Scholarship: Andrew Phillips
The Joseph and Mary Vickers
Scholarship: Allen Smith
The Clarence “Toots” and Rose
Vosti Scholarship: Pannel Egboh
The Wagner Families Athletic
Scholarship: Brad Hallick
The Patricia and Marshall Weigel
Family Scholar Athlete: Tim Sims
The Bert Wendt Football
The Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Williams
Scholarship: Udeme Udofia
The John Preston Wright and
Barbara Whitsett Wright Memorial
Scholarship: Owen Marecic
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The Big Game
The Stanford Axe is presented to the winner of the annual Big Game between Stanford and California. The rivalry is known for upsets and wild finishes, such as “The Play” (above right),
which is regarded as one of the most unbelievable events in collegiate football history.
The Big Game
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hat Stanford and Cal began on March 10, 1892,
in San Francisco is now one of the greatest
rivalries in college football. The Big Game – Stanford’s
annual war on the gridiron with the University of
California – has now entered its third century. The
teams will meet for the 110th time on December 1,
2007, at Stanford.
The first Big Game was held before an overflow
crowd of 20000. Stanford manager Herbert Hoover,
later to become the 31st President of the United
States, printed 10000 tickets for the 15000-seat Haight
Street baseball grounds in San Francisco. However, as
the crowd filled the stadium, Hoover ran out of tickets
and was forced to collect coins at the gate and put
them in empty wash tubs and boxes. When the team
captains were on the field and the referee asked for the
ball, there was one small problem. No one remembered to bring the ball. After the game, Hoover and
the Cal manager counted $30000 in receipts – enough
to finance the team for the next season. The Big Game
was born.
Stanford leads the all-time series 54-44-11, and has
won seven of the last 12 and 11 of the last 18 despite
Cal’s five consecutive victories. But, it has been a series
that has been very close with just 35 points (17351700) separating the two teams. The Big Game is tied
for the 10th longest rivalry in college football history.
The Big Game has been a series where “anything
can happen, and usually does.” Five Big Games have
been decided on the final play, including the first
overtime contest in 2000.
The 1982 game will forever be known as one of
the classic contests in college football history, thanks
to “The Play”. Stanford had taken a 20-19 lead on a
34-yard field goal by Mark Harmon with just four
seconds to play. On the ensuing kickoff, Cal scored
a touchdown on an incredible five-lateral, 57-yard
return that ended when the Bears’ Kevin Moen
bowled over Gary Tyrell, a trombonist in the Stanford
band, and went into the end zone for a controversial
game-winning touchdown.
In 1924, Stanford rallied from a 20-6 deficit to tie
Cal’s Wonder Team, 20-20. In the 50th Big Game in
1947, winless Stanford (0-8) led the 8-1 Bears, 18-14,
before Cal scored on an 80-yard touchdown pass with
less than three minutes remaining in the game.
The 1959 classic featured the Bears holding on to
win 20-17 despite an NCAA-record performance by
Stanford quarterback Dick Norman, who threw for
401 yards on 34-of-39 passing. Vince Ferragamo’s
eight-yard TD pass to Steve Sweeney on the game’s
final play gave Cal a 24-21 Big Game win in 1972. Two
years later, Stanford won 22-20 when Mike Langford
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connected on a 50-yard field goal on the game’s final
play.
In 1976, Cal’s Markey Crane fumbled the ball on
his own two-yard line with 1:31 left in the game and
his team on top, 24-19. Stanford’s Ron Inge scored the
game-winning TD moments later to give the Cardinal
a 27-24 win. Tuan Van Le blocked a 20-yard field goal
in the 1988 Big Game to preserve a 19-19 tie.
Stanford’s answer to The Play occurred in 1990
when the Cardinal scored nine points in the final 12
seconds to pull out an improbable 27-25 victory. QB
Jason Palumbis connected with WR Ed McCaffrey
on a 19-yard TD with 12 seconds on the clock, lifting
the Cardinal to within a point of Cal at 25-24. A twopoint conversion, however, failed and the Bears celebrated a certain victory. But, Stanford recovered the
ensuing onside kick and Cal was penalized 15 yards
on the first play, setting the Cardinal up at the Bears’
22-yard line. Stanford PK John Hopkins came on to
hit a 37-yard field goal as time ran out and Stanford
began celebrating its 27-25 win.
In 1999, Stanford clinched its first Rose Bowl trip
in 28 years with a resounding 31-13 victory before
more than 80000 fans at Stanford Stadium. In 2000,
the teams made history by playing the first-ever overtime game in the series. The Cardinal won the contest
in the first overtime on a 25-yard pass from Randy
Fasani to Casey Moore for a 36-30 final score and
third straight victory in Berkeley.
To the winner of The Big Game goes the Stanford
Axe, which first made its appearance at a Stanford-Cal
baseball game on April 13, 1899. The Axe was used by
Stanford students at the baseball game to decapitate
a straw man dressed in blue and gold. Cal students
grabbed the Axe during a post-game brawl. To better conceal the Axe, the handle was cut off and the
remaining blade was safely brought back to Berkeley.
Two law professors from each school ruled that the
Axe was a prize by reason of conquest and, therefore,
would remain in Berkeley.
The Immortal Twenty-One, a group of Stanford
students, added to Big Game lore by stealing the Axe
at Cal’s annual Axe Rally on April 3, 1930. The Axe,
which had been in a bank vault for 31 years, was now
in possession of the Immortal Twenty-One. When
the famous group of students returned to campus,
the celebration began. Classes were canceled for two
days and the University presented each member of the
Immortal Twenty-One with a block “S” letter.
After three years of negotiating, the presidents of
both student bodies agreed that the Axe would be a
trophy given to the winner of The Big Game.
Big Game Notebook
Series Standing: Stanford leads 54-44-11
First Game in Series: March 10, 1892
Last Game in Series: December 2, 2006
Games Decided by TD or less: 50
Games Decided by FG or less: 25
First Big Game at Stanford Stadium:
November 19, 1921
First Big Game at Memorial Stadium:
November 23, 1923
Series Interrupted: 1915-18, 1943-45
Current Streaks: Cal has won last five
Series Trends: Since 1961, Stanford leads
29-16-1; since 1989, Stanford leads 11-7
2 0 0 7
S t a n f o r d
F o o t b a l l
Big Game Records
Big Game Records
Rushing
Cal: 390, Nov. 19, 1949
Stanford: 322, Nov. 19, 1984
Both Teams: 565, Nov. 24, 1956
(Cal 181, Stanford 284)
Cal Individual: 226, Joe Igber, Nov. 23, 2002
(26 attempts)
Stanford Individual: 209, Lou Valli, Stanford, Nov.
24, 1956
Cal Longest Rush: 84, Jim Monachino,
Nov. 19, 1949
Stanford Longest Rush: 94, Casey Moore,
Nov. 20, 1999
Cal: 377, Nov. 18, 1989
Stanford: 401, Nov. 21, 1959
Cal Individual: 377, Troy Taylor, Nov. 18, 1989
Stanford Individual: 401, Dick Norman,
Nov. 21, 1959
Cal Longest Pass: 80, Jack Jensen to Paul Keckley,
Nov. 22, 1947
Stanford Longest Pass: 82, Brian Johnson to
Walter Batson, Nov. 21, 1987
Cal Individual (Yards): 245, Geoff McArthur,
Nov. 22, 2003 (16 catches)
Stanford Individual (Yards): 152, Luke Powell,
Nov. 17, 2001 (5 catches)
Cal Individual (Rec.): 16, Geoff McArthur, Nov.
22, 2003 (245 yards)
Stanford Individual (Rec.): 12, Chris Burford,
Nov. 21, 1959
(42-21)
Nov. 18, 2000
Cal shutout Stanford: Nov. 22, 1952 (26-0)
Stanford shutout Cal: Nov. 20, 1971 (14-0)
Rushing
Cal rushed for 200 yards: 226, Nov. 19, 2005
Stanford rushed for 200 yards: 220,
Nov. 23, 1996
Cal rushed for 300 yards: 307, Nov. 20, 2004
Stanford rushed for 300 yards: 322,
Both teams 500 yards rushing: 565,
Nov. 24, 1956 (Cal 281, Stan 284)
Cal player rushed for 100 yards: 123,
Marshawn Lynch, Nov. 19, 2005
Stanford player rushed for 100 yards: 116,
Casey Moore, Nov. 20, 1999
Cal player had a rush of 50 yards: 75, Justin
Forsett, & 67, Marshawn Lynch, Dec. 2, 2006
Stanford player had a rush of 50 yards: 94,
Casey Moore, Nov. 20, 1999
Total Offense
Cal: 560, Nov. 20, 1993
Stanford: 568, Nov. 17, 2001
Both Teams: 1,027, Nov. 22, 1969 (Cal 464, Stanford
563)
Cal Individual: 398, Troy Taylor, Nov. 18, 1989
Stanford Individual: 409, Jim Plunkett,
Nov. 22, 1969
Scoring
Cal: 48, Nov. 22, 1975 (48-15)
Stanford: 42, Nov. 23, 1996 (42-21)
Cal Individual: 24, Chuck Muncie, Nov. 22, 1975
24, Lindsey Chapman, Nov. 20, 1993
Stanford Individual: 18, Vincent White,
Nov. 22, 1980
Miscellaneous
Cal Punt: 72, Andrew Larson, Dec. 2, 2006
Stanford Punt: 75, Dave Lewis, Nov. 21, 1964
75, Stan Anderson, Nov. 19, 1932
Cal Field Goal: 55, Tom Schneider, Dec. 2, 2006
Stanford Field Goal: 50, Mike Langford,
Nov. 23, 1974
Cal Kickoff Return: 100, Deltha O’Neal,
Nov. 20, 1999
Stanford Kickoff Return: 95, Kevin Scott,
Nov. 19, 1988
Cal Punt Return: 105, Bobby Sherman, Nov. 8,
1902
Stanford Punt Return: 76, Glyn Milburn,
Nov. 21, 1992
Cal Interception Return: 75, Steve Bancroft,
Nov. 24, 1928
Stanford Interception Return: 71, Gordy
Riegel, Nov. 18, 1972
S t a n f o r d
Cal scored 40 points: 41, Nov. 20, 2004 (41-6)
Stanford scored 40 points: 42, Nov. 23, 1996
Nov. 17, 1984
Receiving
2 0 0 7
Scoring
Both teams 60 points: 63, Stanford (36-30 OT),
Passing
The Last Time
F o o t b a l l
Receiving
Cal player caught 10 passes: 16,
Geoff McArthur, Nov. 22, 2003
Stanford player caught 10 passes: 10,
Gene Washington, Nov. 18, 1967
Cal player caught passes for 100 yards:
127, DeSean Jackson, Dec. 2, 2007
Stanford player caught passes for 100
yards: 152, Luke Powell, Nov. 17, 2001
Cal player caught passes for 150 yards:
245, Geoff McArthur, Nov. 22, 2003
Stanford player caught passes for 150
yards: 152, Luke Powell, Nov. 17, 2001
Passing
Casey Moore’s 94-yard run against Cal in the 1999 Big
Game was the longest in series history, and the secondlongest running play in Stanford history.
Total Offense
Cal had 400 yards: 474, Nov. 20, 2004
Stanford had 400 yards: 568, Nov. 17, 2001
Cal had 500 yards: 533, Nov. 22, 2003
Stanford had 500 yards: 568, Nov. 17, 2001
Both teams 800 yards: 817, Nov. 22, 2003
(Cal 533, Stan 284)
Both teams 900 yards: 928, Nov. 17, 2001
(Cal 360, Stan 568)
Cal player had 300 yards: 334, Pat Barnes, Nov.
18, 1995
Stanford player had 300 yards: 390,
Chris Lewis, Nov. 17, 2001
Miscellaneous
Cal player punted the ball 60 yards: 72,
Andrew Larson, Dec. 2, 2006
Stanford player punted the ball 60 yards:
60, Ken Naber, Nov. 17, 1979
Cal player kicked a 50-yard field goal: 55,
Tom Schneider, Dec. 2, 2006
Stanford player kicked a 50-yard field
goal: 50, Mike Langford, Nov. 23, 1974
Cal passed for 300 yards: 334, Nov. 18, 1995
Stanford passed for 300 yards: 390,
Nov. 17, 2001
Both teams 600 yards passing: 668,
Nov. 17, 2001 (Cal 278, Stan 390)
Cal player passed for 300 yards: 334,
Pat Barnes, Nov. 18, 1995
Stanford player passed for 300 yards: 390,
Chris Lewis, Nov. 17, 2001
Cal player completed a pass of 50 yards:
56, Steve Levy to DeSean Jackson, Nov. 19,
2005
Stanford player completed a pass of 50
yards: 51, T.C. Ostrander to Evan Moore, Dec.
2, 2006
Cal player completed a pass of 75 yards:
80, Jack Jensen to Paul Keckley, Nov. 22, 1947
Stanford player completed a pass of 75
yards: 79, Chris Lewis to Luke Powell, Nov. 17,
2001
The Cardinal clinched the Pac-10 championship by defeating
California 31-13 before 80,000 fans at Stanford Stadium in 1999.
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