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Football
2005
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Getting to the Field
2005 Media Guide
Table of Contents
I-88 Tollway
New York
Oak
Gladstone Ave.
Randall Rd.
31
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Marseillaise Pl.
(R
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te
N
Evanslawn Ave.
Edgelawn Dr.
Orchard Road
Galena Blvd.
St.
Kenilworth Pl.
La
ke
Prairie Rd.
Getting to the Field (maps) . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside front cover
AU Quick Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside front cover
Media Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Head Coach Rich Duncan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Assistant Coaches and Support Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2005 Spartans Roundup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Official NCAA Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Player Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
2004 Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-19
Individual Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21
Team Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22
AU Honors and Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
AU Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
AU Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
This Is Aurora University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2005 and 2006 Game Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover
Calumet Ave.
Randall Rd.
Glenwood Pl.
Evanslawn Ave.
AU Quick Facts
P
P
Gladstone Ave.
AU Field
Edgelawn Dr.
Marseillaise Pl.
Gym
Southlawn Pl.
Randall Rd.
P
Calumet Ave.
P
P
Kenilworth Pl.
Prairie Road
The bottom map is an enlargement of the Aurora University area.
Football is played on the AU Field.
Parking areas are depicted by a circled P.
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aurora, Ill.
Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1893
Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approximately 4,000
Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spartans
Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Royal Blue and White
Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illini-Badger Conference
National Affiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NCAA Division III
Field (Capacity) . . . . . . . . . Aurora University Field (1,750)
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca L. Sherrick
Director of Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Walsh
Athletics Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-5110
Athletics Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-7809
Head Football Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rich Duncan
Coach’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0–0
Assistant Coaches: . . . . . . . . Rob Erickson, Kevin Doherty,
Luke Cutkomp, Joe Schmitt, Rob Bieritz, E.J. Jones,
Jason Wagner, Mike Lawrence, Jeff Collier
Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stevie Baker-Watson
2004 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Sports Information Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Kipley
Sports Information Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-7575
Sports Information Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-3826
AU Spartan Sports Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-3838
Pressbox Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-7838
On the cover: 2004 IBFC Championship Ring,
courtesy of Assistant Coach Kevin Doherty.
Inset: Head Coach Rich Duncan with 2005 captains
Drew Hornung, Troy Blaiser, Sean Carlson and Randy Moiser.
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AU Media Outlets
Local Print
Aurora Beacon-News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 S. River, Aurora, IL 60506
Dave Parro, Sports Editor
630-844-5911
Fax: 630-844-1043
Kane County Chronicle . . . . . . . . 1000 Randall Rd., Geneva, IL 60134
Brian Schaumburg, Sports Editor
630-232-9222
Fax: 630-232-4962
Fox Valley Labor News . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.O. Box 4155, Aurora, IL 60507
Carter Crane, Editor
630-897-4022
Fax: 630-892-3873
Daily Herald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3805-A Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174
630-587-8623
Fax: 630-587-8639
Kendall County Publications . . . . . 222 Bridge St., Yorkville, IL 60560
630-533-7034
Fax: 630-533-7085
Oswego Ledger-Sentinel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Box #669, Oswego, IL 60611
630-554-8565
Fax: 630-554-7560
Regional Print
Chicago Tribune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60611
Metro Sports
312-222-3474
Fax: 312-828-9392
Chicago Sun-Times . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 N. Orleans, Chicago, IL 60654
College Sports
312-321-2247
Radio/TV
WKKD (1580 am, 95.9 fm) . . . . . . . P.O. Box C-1730, Aurora, IL 60507
Bill Baker, Station Manager
630-898-1580
Fax: 630-898-2355
Meet the Head Coach
RICH DUNCAN
Head Coach
First Season
The 2005 football season will have
a new look for the Aurora University
Spartans, as Rich Duncan was named
the eighth Head Football Coach in
Aurora University history.
Duncan comes to AU from Loras
College in Iowa, where he served as the Offensive Coordinator
and Offensive Line Coach for the past four seasons. He
succeeds Jim Scott, who retired following the 2004 season
after leading the Spartans for 19 years.
Duncan also spent four seasons as Assistant Football
Coach at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville (UWP) from
1997 to 2000. He was Offensive Coordinator and Offensive
Line Coach for the Pioneers in 1997 and 1998, while serving
as UWP’s Defensive Coordinator his last two campaigns at
the school. Duncan was also the Pioneers’ Head Baseball
Coach. Prior to joining the UWP staff, Duncan was Assistant
Football Coach (offensive line and special teams) for Capital
University in Ohio from 1995 to 1997, and at the University
of Massachusetts-Lowell from 1992 to 1995. His players
broke 20 offensive records at Capital, and set UMass-Lowell
rushing records for single game and season. He was also a
football intern for Manchester College in Indiana in 1991.
In addition, he served as the Assistant Athletic Director at
Capital, overseeing the administration of winter and spring
home athletic events.
Duncan is a 1990 graduate of Bethany College with a
bachelor’s degree in sociology with teaching certification.
Rich is married to Karen, and the couple has two children:
daughter, Molly, and son, Jake.
WSPY (107.1 fm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Broadcast Center, Plano, IL 60545
WFXV (TV-30)
630-552-1000
Greg Burks, Sports Director
Fax: 630-552-9000
Comcast (ch. 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 W. 5th Street, Naperville, IL 60563
630-552-1000
Wire Services
Associated Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60601
Sports Desk
312-781-0500
Fax: 312-781-1989
United Press International . . . . . 360 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60601
Sports Desk
312-781-1600
Fax: 312-781-1603
All requests for interviews should be made through
Brian Kipley, Director of Sports Information, at 630-844-7575.
Media should call in advance, as seating in the press area is limited.
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Meet the Assistant Coaches
ROB ERICKSON
Defensive Coordinator/Safeties
Rob Erickson enters his first season
with the AU football program. Erickson
comes to AU from the University of
Wisconsin – Stevens Point, where he
served as Defensive Coordinator/
Secondary Position Coach in 2004 and
as Secondary Position Coach in 2003.
Prior to that he was coaching at his alma mater, University
of Wisconsin – Platteville, where he served as Outside
Linebacker Coach (2002). Before his collegiate coaching
experience, Erickson spent two seasons at Stevens Point
Area Senior High (SPASH).
Erickson played four years of collegiate football at
University of Wisconsin – Platteville, where he was a team
captain (1999), a four-year starter as free safety and led the
team in interceptions in 1997-1999. He played high school
football at SPASH.
Erickson earned a master’s degree in education in 2005
and a bachelor’s degree in education in 2003, both from
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point.
Erickson and his wife, Kelly, have one daughter, Maya.
KEVIN DOHERTY
Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Kevin Doherty is in his fourth season
at AU and the first as the Spartans’
Offensive Coordinator. He returned to his
alma mater after serving as Quarterbacks
Coach at MacMurray College (2000-2001).
Prior to that, he was at Capital University
(1997-1999). He also spent one year at the
University of Dubuque in Iowa. Before joining the college
ranks, he was at Geneva High School (1995).
Doherty played football at St. Charles High School,
followed by serving as a two-year starter for the Spartans
at AU.
Doherty earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education
from AU in 1995. He also received a master’s in public
administration from the University of Illinois at Springfield,
in 2003.
Doherty, his wife, Amber, and son, Colin, reside in
St. Charles, Ill.
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LUKE CUTKOMP
Linebackers/Special Teams
Luke Cutkomp enters his first
season with the AU football program.
Cutkomp comes to AU from Carroll
College, where he served as Defensive
Line Coach for two seasons. He was
previously a Student Assistant Coach
at his alma mater, Wartburg College,
where he served as Defensive Line /Linebackers /Tight Ends
Student Assistant Coach.
Cutkomp was a tight end on Wartburg’s 1999 Iowa
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship team,
and he is a member of the American Football Coaches
Association. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in
elementary education from Wartburg College in 2003.
JOE SCHMITT
Defensive Backs
Joe Schmitt joins the AU coaching staff
as Defensive Backs Coach, having served
as the Spartans Assistant Running Backs
Coach the previous two seasons. Schmitt
was a member of the AU football program
from 1998-2001.
He received a bachelor’s degree in
elementary education from AU in 2002, after graduating
from Annawan High School.
ROB BIERITZ
Wide Receivers
Rob Bieritz joins the AU coaching
staff as Wide Receivers Coach following
one season as a Spartan in 2004. In his
senior year, Bieritz was named IlliniBadger Second-Team All-Conference,
caught 48 passes for 815 yards and nine
touchdowns, including an 85-yard
touchdown catch (tying a school single-game record).
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Meet the Assistant Coaches
JASON WAGNER
Offensive Line
Jason Wagner joins the AU coaching
staff as Offensive Line Coach. Prior
to joining the Spartans, Wagner was
Assistant Football Coach at Coe College
for one season, where he assisted with
the offensive line. Previous to his stint
at Coe, Wagner spent six years at the
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, two as Assistant
Coach and four as a player. As a student-athlete at the
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, Wagner was an
offensive lineman, helping lead the Pointers to three WIAC
Conference titles and two appearances in the NCAA National
Championship playoffs. Wagner was a two-time First-Team
All-Conference offensive lineman, a First- and Third-Team
All-Region selection and an All-American in 2000.
Wagner earned a bachelor’s degree in Health Promotions/
Wellness from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He
is married to Jen, a current ATI (Athletic and Therapeutic
Institute) Athletic Trainer at AU; the couple resides in
Yorkville, Ill.
MIKE LAWRENCE
Defensive Line
E. J. JONES
Running Backs
E.J. Jones joins the AU coaching staff
as Running Backs Coach. Jones has
experience at the highest level — the
National Football League. From 1984 to
1987, Jones played for the Kansas City
Chiefs (1984-85), Chicago Bears (1986)
and Dallas Cowboys (1987). A graduate
of Kansas University with a bachelor’s degree in communications, Jones was a three-year letter winner as a Jayhawk.
Jones is married to Regina Burress-Jones; the couple has
two daughters, Taylor and Eryn.
JEFF COLLIER
Volunteer Assistant
Jeff Collier joins the AU coaching
staff as Volunteer Assistant. Collier
was previously the Head Sophomore
Football Coach and Varsity Assistant
Defensive Back Coach at Urbana High
School. Collier is a graduate of the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
with a degree in leisure studies/sports management emphasis.
Mike Lawrence joins the AU coaching
staff as Defensive Line Coach. Prior to
joining the Spartans, Lawrence was an
Assistant Varsity Coach at Fenwick High
School. Lawrence played Division I AA
football at Illinois State University, where
he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in
physical education. Lawrence recently received a master’s
in teaching from Aurora University.
Meet the
Athletic Trainers
STEVIE BAKER-WATSON
Athletic Trainer
TERRY SMITH
Assistant
Athletic Trainer
Meet the
Student Manager
STEPHANIE JONES
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2005 Spartans Roundup
Changing of the Guard
The 2005 Aurora University Spartans football team is
returning 13 starters from last season’s 6-5 team, which
ended with a 41–34 NCAA Division III playoff loss at Wooster
College after capturing the Illini-Badger Football Conference
Championship. First-year Head Coach Rich Duncan took
over the reign of the AU football program from Jim Scott
(102-70-3) after 19 seasons. Duncan leads a Spartan team
that is 42-6 in the Illini-Badger conference and four-time
conference champions since 1998.
The key to the Spartans’ 2005 season is the ability of a
veteran ball club and a new coaching staff to mesh. “Our
players need to make a transition to a new coaching staff,
and our coaching staff needs to make a transition to a new
set of players. The quicker we are able to make this adjustment, the better football team we will have,” said Head
Coach Rich Duncan.
With 19 seniors on the roster, AU boasts a veteran group
that provides strength. Duncan stated, “We have a great
group of leaders who have done an outstanding job of
leading us in camp. We have a veteran group returning on
both sides of the football, and we will need their leadership
to be successful this season.”
The defense, which will shift to a 4-2-5 scheme, returns
seven starters and nine players who saw significant time
last season. Senior co-captains, defensive lineman Randy
Mosier (39.5 tackles, 10 quarterback hurries and one-half
sack), and linebacker Sean Carlson (65.5 tackles, one sack
and four tackles for loss) lead the Spartan defense. Senior
linebacker Falton Tate (69.5 tackles, 10.5 for loss and six
sacks), senior defensive backs Jerral Davidson (four INTs)
and Robbie Parry, a D3football.com Pre-season All-American
(four INTs and a Division III leading 24 pass break-ups)
are key contributors on defense, along with senior defensive
linemen Kyle Simons (17.5 tackles and two sacks) and
Kyle Dentino (60 tackles, 15 for loss and two sacks), and
newcomers defensive lineman Donald Bell Jr. and defensive
back Bobby Speer.
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Like their defensive counterparts, the Spartans return
an experienced offense with 11 players who saw significant
action a year ago, six being starters. “We will utilize more
three-receiver and one-running-back sets than AU has in
the past. We will maintain the physical style of play on both
sides of the ball that Spartan football is known for, but our
methods of scheme will change,” Duncan stated.
Led by junior quarterback and co-captain Drew Hornung,
the Spartan offense hopes to repeat its efforts of last season.
In 2004, Hornung set new AU marks for total offense (1,901
yards), passing yards (1,916), pass completions (135) and
pass attempts (241).
Hornung will look to pass the ball to a trio of senior
receivers: Kevin Rynne (40 rec, 536 yards, seven TDs in 2003),
co-captain Troy Blaser (34 rec, 449 yards, one TD) and Joe
Folliard (25 rec, 279 yards, three TDs, 11 rushes, 35 yards, one
TD). Duncan expects freshman receiver Jared Wells to make
an impact on the 2005 season. Senior tight end Nate Fincham
(five rec, 91 yards) will continue to be a go-to guy in the red
zone, as well as a key cog in the Spartan ground attack.
Senior Chase Dooley, junior Nick Koch and junior Mike
Murphy Jr. will anchor an offensive line that will open holes
for a talented core of running backs led by sophomore Travis
Paro (149 rushes, 711 yards and 11 TDs) and sophomore
Brent Harner.
The special teams unit also returns several veterans.
Senior Eric Guthrie (31.1 avg, 10 inside the 20) is once again
the Spartans’ punter. Anchoring the punt and kickoff-return
game is senior co-captain Troy Blaser (punt returns 12 att,
136 yards; kick-returns 19 att, 396 yards). Newcomer James
Unger will handle the kicking duties for the Spartans.
The 2005 Spartans aim to make a return trip to the NCAA
Division III playoffs once they recapture the title as IlliniBadger Conference Champions. Saturday afternoons at AU
Field will have a new look on the sidelines, but the same
success is expected.
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2005 Official NCAA Roster
NO. NAME
HT.
WT. YR.
POS. HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL
NO. NAME
HT.
WT. YR.
POS. HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL
1
Troy Blaser
5'10"
170
2
Jerral Davidson
6'1"
175
Sr
WR
Aledo, Ill./Aledo
63
Justin Dimitri
6'0"
230
Fr
OL
Sr
DB
Champaign, Ill./Centennial
64
Harvey Van Cleeve III 5'11"
205
Fr
DL
3
Bobby Speer
5'11"
210
Morris, Ill./Morris
Jr
DB
Winston Salem, N.C./Forbush
65
Chase Dooley
6'4"
270
Sr
OL
Aledo, Ill./Aledo
4
Dan Dailey
5'6"
155
Fr
DB
Chicago, Ill./Morgan Park
66
Brett Nelson
6'0"
215
Sr
DL
Capron, Ill./North Boone
6
Falton Tate
6'1"
240
Sr
7
Phil Romito
5'11"
170
Fr
LB
Champaign, Ill./Centennial
67
Eric Woosley
6'0"
250
Fr
OL
Villa Park, Ill./Willowbrook
DB
Sugar Grove, Ill./Kaneland
68
Will Warren
6'4"
270
Fr
OL
Sterling, Ill./Sterling
8
Marty Ryan
6'1"
205
Sr
9
Kevin Rynne
6'2"
190
Sr
DB
Lincoln, Ill./Lincoln
70
Mike Murphy Jr.
6'3"
315
Jr
OL
St. Charles, Ill./Burlington Central
WR
Lemont, Ill./Lemont
71
Dominik Chandler
6'1"
260
So
DL
Mendota, Ill./Mendota
10
Joe Folliard
6'1"
175
Sr
11
Michael Lund
6'0"
160
Fr
WR
McHenry, Ill./McHenry
72
Donnie Robinson
6'1"
275
Fr
OL
Vero Beach, Fla./Vero Beach
K
Lansing, Ill./Thornton Fractional South
73
Randy Mosier
6'4"
270
Sr
DL
12
Andrew Hornung
6'0"
185
Jr
Colfax, Ill./Ridgeview
QB
Melbourne, Fla./Palm Bay
74
Jack Eckhorn
6'1"
230
Sr
DL
Plainfield, Ill./Plainfield
14
Robbie Parry
6'1"
190
Sr
DB
Palo Alto, Calif./Gunn
75
Nick Koch
6'3"
305
Jr
OL
Chebanse, Ill./Clifton Central
15
Eric Guthrie
6'3"
210
Sr
16
Drew Sterkel
6'0"
160
Fr
P
Arenzville, Ill./Triopia
76
Justin Harmon
6'8"
305
Sr
OL
Johnsburg, Ill./Johnsburg
QB
77
Ryne Haberkorn
6'1"
275
Fr
OL
Watseka, Ill./Watseka
17
Travis Paro
5'11"
195
So
18
Nick Gniedziejko
5'10"
165
So
RB
Watseka, Ill./Watseka
78
Nick Heimann
5'11"
255
Fr
OL
Albers, Ill./Breese Central
DB
Mokena, Ill./Lincoln-Way East
79
Scott Johnson
6'3"
285
Jr
OL
Illiopolis, Ill./Illiopolis
Elburn, Ill./Kaneland
19
Jim Unger
6'1"
175
Jr
K
Indian Head Park, Ill./Lyons Twp.
80
Aaron Harmon
6'3"
215
So
TE
Johnsburg, Ill./Johnsburg
20
Brett Bates
5'10"
195
Fr
FB
St. Charles, Ill./St. Charles North
81
Danny Mackinson
6'2"
165
Jr
WR
Pontiac, Ill./Pontiac
21
Sean Carlson
5'11"
205
Sr
LB
82
Jared Wells
5'10"
165
Fr
WR
Shelbyville, Ill./Shelbyville
22
Brent Harner
5'11"
185
So
RB
83
Jimmy Hunt
6'3"
185
Jr
WR
Melbourne, Fla./Eau Gallie
24
Michael Aguilar
5'8"
170
Jr
DB
Romeoville, Ill./Romeoville
84
Cory Cowan
6’2"
180
Fr
WR
Peoria Heights, Ill./Peoria Notre Dame
25
Charley Roberts
5'11"
165
So
DB
Harvard, Ill./Harvard
85
Aaron Galeener
6'1"
185
Jr
WR
Marshall, Ill./Marshall
26
Nick Paxson
5'10"
210
Jr
FB
86
Nate Fincham
6'1"
240
Sr
TE
Colfax, Ill./Ridgeview
27
Bradley Anderson
6'0"
185
Fr
DB
Lansing, Ill./Thornton Fractional South
87
Rodney Mosley Jr
6'4"
170
Fr
WR
Elgin, Ill./Elgin Academy
29
Mike Whalen
6'0"
195
So
LB
Bloomington, Ill./University High
88
Tedd Brewer
5'11"
175
Fr
DB
Addison, Ill./Addison Trail
30
Chris Jackowiak
5'10"
210
Fr
LB
Woodstock, Ill./Woodstock
89
Ryan Lawrence
6'4"
200
Fr
TE
Poplar Grove, Ill./North Boone
31
Eric Scott
5'11"
160
So
DB
Elgin, Ill./Larkin
90
Kyle Dentino
6'3"
220
Sr
DL
Metamora, Ill./Metamora Township
33
Dan DeBosschere
6'0"
185
Fr
RB
Streamwood, Ill./Streamwood
91
Bryan Shore
6'2"
225
Fr
DL
Chadwick, Ill./Milledgeville
34
Brendan Peters
5'11"
215
Fr
RB
Poplar Grove, Ill./North Boone
92
Marcus Goedken
6'2"
250
Fr
DL
36
Chris McAndrew
5'9"
190
Jr
RB
Bloomington, Ill./Olympia
95
Donald Bell Jr
6'1"
260
Jr
DL
Richton Park, Ill./Rich Central
37
Dave Tillman
5'10"
175
Fr
RB
Crystal Lake, Ill./Crystal Lake South
98
Joe Mazzara
6'1"
205
Fr
DL
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla./South Plantation
38
Austin Deer
5'9"
165
Jr
DB
Fisher, Ill./Fisher
99
Matt Barron
5'11"
230
So
DL
Prophetstown, Ill./Prophetstown
40
Matt Meyer
6'0"
175
Fr
K
Yorkville, Ill./Yorkville
41
Justin Elliott
5'9"
185
Fr
LB
Malta, Ill./DeKalb
HEAD COACH/TIGHT ENDS: Rich Duncan
43
Mark Abel
5'8"
200
Fr
FB
Merrillville, Ind./Merrillville
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR/SAFETY: Rob Ericksen
44
Brent Baker
5'11"
200
So
CB
Sandwich, Ill./Sandwich
OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR/QUARTERBACKS: Kevin Doherty
46
Augie LeBeau
5'8"
205
Fr
FB
Momence, Ill./Bishop McNamara
LINEBACKERS/SPECIAL TEAMS: Luke Cutkomp
47
Hamal Grant-Sullivan 6'4"
195
Fr
WR
Evanston, Ill./Evanston
DEFENSIVE LINE: Mike Lawrence
48
Matt Sayre
6'0"
215
Fr
LB
Streamwood, Ill./Streamwood
DEFENSIVE SECONDARY: Joe Schmitt
50
Kyle Simons
6'0"
240
Sr
DL
Pearl City, Ill./Pearl City
OFFENSIVE LINE: Jason Wagner
51
Brian McGill
6'1"
230
Sr
OL
Hammond, Ind./Gavit
RUNNING BACKS: E.J. Jones
52
Sean Elliott
5'8"
195
So
LB
Chatham, Ill./Glenwood
RECEIVERS: Rob Bieritz
53
Dane Happ
5'10"
190
Fr
LB
DeKalb, Ill./DeKalb
VOLUNTEER COACH: Jeff Collier
54
Michael Dempsey
5'11"
205
Fr
LB
Franklin Grove, Ill./Ashton-Franklin Center
ATHLETIC TRAINER: Stevie Baker-Watson
55
Shane Fogelman
5'10"
230
Fr
LB
Sunrise, Fla./Packway Academy
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER: Terry Smith
56
Casey Schmit
6'3"
250
Fr
OL
Jesup, Iowa/Jesup
STUDENT MANAGER: Stephanie Jones
57
Drew Likins
5'8"
210
Fr
LB
Bourbonnais, Ill./Bishop McNamara
58
Keith Crot
5'11"
235
Sr
OL
Oak Lawn, Ill./Richards
Charleston, Ill./Charleston
59
Collin Smith
6'0"
290
So
OL
60
Steven Barkoski
5'11"
210
So
OL
Romeoville, Ill./Romeoville
61
Jacob Oranger
6'0"
220
Fr
DL
Hampshire, Ill./Hampshire
The Aurora University Athletic Department applauds, encourages and insists upon
sportsmanship, ethical conduct, fair play and respect for opponents and game officials by
Aurora University coaches, staff, student-athletes and fans in every phase of intercollegiate
competition. Violators are subject to removal from a contest by game management and
subsequent disciplinary action.
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#43 MARK ABEL, FB, 5'8" 220, Fr,
Merrillville, Ind./Merrillville HS
High School: Attended Merrillville High
School and played two years of varsity
football under Coach Jeff Yelton. Personal:
Born 11/4/86 in Munster, Ind. Family: Aveline
Richmond. He has two brothers, Jonathon
and Qwentin. Hobbies: Weightlifting. Major:
Business Administration. Minor: Accounting.
#24 MICHAEL AGUILAR, DB, 5'8", 170, Jr,
Romeoville, Ill./Romeoville HS
College as a Sophomore (’04): Played in
eight games, recording 8.5 tackles and one
interception. College as a Freshman (’03):
Played in six games. Had five tackles.
High School: Attended Romeoville High
School. Personal: Born 9/24/84 in Joliet, Ill.
Family: Mark and Jayne Aguilar. He has one brother, Mark.
Hobbies: Playing the guitar. Major: Physical Education.
Minor: Coaching.
#27 BRADLEY ANDERSON, DB, 6'0", 185, Fr,
Lansing, Ill./Thornton Fractional South HS
High School: Attended T.F. South High School
and played three years of varsity football
under Coach Tom Padjan. Played two years
of varsity baseball under Coach Ken Reynolds.
Personal: Born 8/11/86 in Munster, Ind.
Family: Tom and Pam Anderson. He has one
brother, Bryant. Hobbies: Sports, video games, cars and movies.
Major: Criminal Justice.
#44 BRENT BAKER, LB, 5'11", 200, So,
Sandwich, Ill./Sandwich HS
College as a Freshman (’04): Played in
five games, recording 4.5 tackles and one
quarterback sack. High School: Attended
Sandwich High School. Played three years
of varsity football under Coach Tom Unruh.
Named team captain, All-Area, All-Conference
and Defensive MVP. Played two years of varsity basketball.
Personal: Born 12/25/85 in DeKalb, Ill. Family: David and
Candace Baker. He has one sister, Kelsey. Hobbies: Golf, fishing
and boating. Major: Accounting.
#60 STEVEN BARKOSKI, OL, 5'10", 210, So,
Romeoville, Ill./Romeoville HS
College as a Freshman (’04): Was a member
of AU’s junior varsity squad. High School:
Attended Romeoville High School. Played
four years of varsity football under Coach
Jim Bandaris. Named team MVP, captain
and Honorable Mention All-Conference as
a senior. Competed in one year of varsity track under Coach
Derek Harper. Personal: Born 7/23/86 in Joliet, Ill. Family:
Steven and Connie Barkoski. He has one brother, Thomas, and
one sister, Heather. Hobbies: Football, softball and weightlifting.
Major: Criminal Justice. Minor: Coaching.
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#99 MATT BARRON, DL, 5'11", 230, So,
Prophetstown, Ill./Prophetstown HS
College as a Freshman (’04): Played in seven
games, recording seven tackles and two
quarterback sacks. High School: Attended
Prophetstown High School. Played four years
of varsity football under Coach Chris Lindsey.
Named Second Team All-Conference as a
senior and Honorable Mention All-Conference as a sophomore.
Played four years of varsity wrestling. Named First Team AllConference as a senior, Second Team All-Conference as a junior
and sophomore, and Honorable Mention All-Conference as a
freshman. Personal: Born 5/6/84 in Yorktown, Va. Family:
Shawn Miniel. He has three sisters, Julia, Sarah and Tori.
Hobbies: Hunting and fishing. Major: Elementary Education.
#20 BRETT BATES, FB, 5'10", 195, Fr,
St. Charles, Ill./St. Charles North HS
High School: Attended St. Charles North
High School and played one year of varsity
football under Coach Mark Gould. As a senior
was named Upstate Eight Special Mention
All-Conference and St. Charles Republican
All-Area. Played three years of varsity rugby
under Coach Jay Crawford and was team captain as a junior
and senior. Personal: Born 6/21/86 in Columbus, Ind.
Family: Bill and Susan Bates. He has four brothers, Brad,
Bryan, Brandon and Billy. Hobbies: Weightlifting, water sports
and camping. Major: Business.
#95 DONALD BELL JR., DL, 6'1", 260, Jr,
Richton Park, Ill./Rich Central HS
College as a Sophomore (’04): Attended
Harper College and was a member of the
National Championship football team.
College as a Freshman (’03): Attended
Harper College and was a member of the
National Championship football team.
High School: Attended Rich Central High School and played
one year of varsity football and was named Honorable Mention
All-Conference. Personal: Born 2/22/85 in Chicago. Family:
Donald and Annette Bell. He has one brother, Christopher,
and one sister, Chinita. Hobbies: Baseball. Major: Business.
Minor: Criminal Justice.
#1 TROY BLASER, WR/KR, 5'10", 170, Sr,
Aledo, Ill./Aledo HS
College as a Junior (’04): Named Illini-Badger
All-Conference Wide Receiver (Honorable
Mention). Started 11 games, catching 34
passes for 449 yards and one touchdown.
Had 19 kick returns for 396 yards and 12 punt
returns for 136 yards. College as a Sophomore
(’03): Named Illini-Badger Special Teams All-Conference
(First Team). Started 10 games. Had 18 kick returns for 355 yards,
30 punt returns for 257 yards, 34 receptions for 419 yards and
two touchdowns. College as a Freshman (’02): Played in nine
games. Had four receptions for 96 yards. Recorded 16 kick
returns for 306 yards and 16 punt returns for 95 yards. Family:
Steve and Joann Blaser. He has three brothers, Justin, Nick and
Darin. Hobbies: Playing in his band, basketball and football.
Major: Recreation.
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#88 TEDD BREWER, DB, 5'11", 175, Fr,
Addison, Ill./Addison Trail HS
High School: Attended Addison Trail High
School and played two years of varsity football
under Coach Paul Pappet. Played one year of
varsity baseball under Coach Jeff Laschinsky.
Personal: Born 8/4/86 in Melrose Park, Ill.
Family: Karen McGuire. He has one sister,
Katie. Hobbies: Playing sports, cards, spending time with friends.
Major: Communication.
#21 SEAN CARLSON, LB, 5'11", 205, Sr,
Plainfield, Ill./Plainfield HS
All-Conference Linebacker (Second Team).
Started seven games, had 63.5 tackles, four
tackles for loss, one quarterback sack and one
forced fumble. College as a Sophomore (’03):
Played in 10 games. Had 62 tackles, (four for
loss), 2.5 sacks, two interceptions and one fumble recovery.
College as a Freshman (’02): Attended North Central College
and played football. High School: Attended Plainfield High
School. Played two years of varsity football under Coach John
Jackson. Named All-Suburban Prairie Red junior and senior
years. Senior year was named All-Area in the Star Newspaper,
Beacon News and Joliet Daily Herald and was named All-State.
Personal: Born 7/1/83 in St. Charles, Ill. Family: Bob and Lynn
Carlson. He has one brother, Dustin, and one sister, Cassie.
Major: Mathematics.
#71 DOMINIK CHANDLER, DL, 6'1", 250, So,
Mendota, Ill./Mendota HS
Attended Mendota High School. Played two
years of varsity football under Coach John
McKenzie. Named All-Conference as a
senior, and Second Team All-Conference
as a junior. Personal: Born 3/28/86 in Mendota, Ill. Family:
James and Doreen Chandler. He has two brothers, Nathan
and Jacob. Hobbies: Sports, video games and computers.
Major: Computer Science.
#84 CORY COWAN, WR, 6'2", 180, Fr,
Peoria Heights, Ill./Notre Dame HS
High School: Attended Peoria Notre Dame
High School and played two years of varsity
football under Coach Tim Heinz. He was
named All-MidState 6 as a junior and senior
and Washington Sun-Times First Team AllArea as a senior. Personal: Born 5/22/87 in
Peoria, Ill. Family: Scott and Tammy Cowan. He has one brother,
Zac. Hobbies: Sports, video games, music and hanging out with
friends. Major: Accounting.
#58 KEITH CROT, OL, 5'11", 235, Sr,
Oak Lawn, Ill./Richards HS
College as a Junior (’04): Played primarily on
the AU varsity special team squad. College as
a Sophomore (’03): A member of AU’s varsity
squad. College as a Freshman (’02): Primarily
a member of AU’s junior varsity squad.
High School: Attended Richards High School.
Played two years of football under Coach Gary Korhonen.
Named Honorable Mention All-Conference and received team
MVP his senior year. Personal: Born 2/3/83 in Oak Lawn, Ill.
Family: Ed and Linda Crot. Has seven brothers, Shannon,
Shawn, Kyle, Ryan, Bryant, Jon and Nick, and four sisters,
Carrie, Kelly, Kim and Tara. Hobbies: Weightlifting and playing
sports. Major: Criminal Justice.
4 DAN DAILEY, DB, 5'6", 155, Fr,
Chicago/Morgan Park HS
High School: Attended Morgan Park High
under Coach Lexie Spurlock and wrestled for
three years under Coach Dino Amandola.
Personal: Born 7/20/87 in Frankfurt, Germany.
Family: Alice Sanders. He has two brothers,
Nathan (twin) and Bindall, and two sisters, Letiza and LaSharon.
Major: Criminal Justice. Minor: Political Science.
#2 JERRAL DAVIDSON, DB, 6'1", 175, Sr,
Champaign, Ill./Centennial HS
All-Conference Defensive Back (Second Team).
Started 11 games, had 39.5 tackles, four
interceptions, 10 pass breakups and one
fumble recovery. College as a Sophomore (’03):
Played in eight games. Had 28 tackles, three
interceptions (returned one for a touchdown), and one tackle
for loss. College as a Freshman (’02): Played in two games. Had
four tackles. High School: Attended Centennial High School in
Champaign, Ill. Played four years of football under Coach Mike
McDonnell. Also played four years of basketball under Coach
Tim Lavin. Personal: Born 5/13/84 in Urbana, Ill. Family: Cynthia
and George Davidson. He has one brother, George, and one
sister, Brittney. Hobbies: Playing sports. Major: Secondary
Education.
#33 DAN DEBOSSCHERE, RB, 6'0", 185, Fr,
Streamwood, Ill./Streamwood HS
High School: Attended Streamwood High
under Coach Scott Zuhlke. As a senior was
named team Offensive MVP. Played two years
of varsity baseball under Coach Steve Gertz.
Named Honorable Mention All-Area as a junior
and most important infielder as a senior. Personal: Born 7/11/87
in Chicago. Family: Steven and Rosemarie DeBosschere. He has
one sister, Deana. Hobbies: Music, girls, computers and Halo.
Major: Undecided.
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#38 AUSTIN DEER, DB, 5'10", 165, Jr,
Fisher, Ill./Fisher HS
seven games and had 11.5 tackles. College
as a Freshman (’03): Primarily a member
Attended Fisher High School. Played three
years of varsity football under Coach Matt
Leng. Named Special Mention All-Conference junior and senior
years. Played three years of varsity basketball under Coach Rick
Sparrow. Named Second Team All-Conference junior and senior
years. Ran four years of varsity track under Coach Gary Jackson.
Indoor state qualifier senior year. Personal: Born 10/24/84 in
Champaign, Ill. Family: Rodney and Cathy Deer. He has one
brother, Alex, and one sister, Alicia. Hobbies: Sports and TV.
Major: Pre-Physical Therapy.
#54 MICHAEL DEMPSEY, LB, 5'11", 205, Fr,
Franklin Grove, Ill./Ashton-Franklin Center
High School: Attended Ashton-Franklin
Center High School and played varsity football
under Coach Justin Ebert. Was named AllFour Rivers and captain as a senior. Personal:
Born 9/27/86 in Jesup, Ga. Family: Scott and
Jeri Dempsey. He has one brother, Stephen.
Hobbies: Boating, traveling and mountain biking. Major:
Accounting.
#90 KYLE DENTINO, DL, 6'3", 220, Sr,
Metamora, Ill./Metamora HS
All-Conference Defensive Lineman (Honorable
Mention). Played in 11 games, had 60 tackles,
two quarterback sacks, four forced fumbles,
two blocked kicks and 15 tackles for loss.
College as a Sophomore (’03): Attended Joliet
Junior College and played football. College as a Freshman (’02):
Attended Joliet Junior College and played football for the twotime Junior College National Champions. High School: Attended
Metamora High School. Played two years of varsity football
under Coach Pat Ryan. Named All-Conference as a junior and
senior and Defensive Lineman of the Year as a senior. Personal:
Born 9/6/83 in Charleston, Ill. Family: Tom and Jill Dentino. He
has two brothers, Teague and Justin. Major: Recreation Management. Minor: Criminal Justice.
#63 JUSTIN DIMITRI, OL, 6'0", 230, Fr,
Elburn, Ill./Kaneland HS
High School: Attended Kaneland High School
and played two years of varsity football under
Coach Joe Thorgesen. As a senior was named
Best Offensive Lineman. Played two years
of varsity baseball under Coach Kip Rogers.
Personal: Born 12/13/86 in Evergreen Park,
Ill. Family: Dean and Joan Dimitri. He has one brother, Josh.
Hobbies: Sports. Major: Secondary Education—Mathematics.
Minor: Coaching.
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#65 CHRIS DOOLEY, OL, 6'4", 270, Sr,
Aledo, Ill./Aledo HS
College as a Junior (’04): A member of AU’s
varsity squad. College as a Sophomore (’03):
A member of AU’s varsity squad. College as a
Freshman (’02): Primarily a member of AU’s
junior varsity squad. High School: Attended
Aledo High School in Aledo, Ill. Played two
years of football under Coach Cully Welter. Was named team
captain his senior year. Team finished as the class 2-A State
Champions. Personal: Born 9/10/83 in Burlington, Ill. Family:
Siri Lensgraf and Ed Dooley. He has one sister, Logan. Major:
Physical Education.
#74 JACK ECKHORN, DL, 6'1", 230, Sr,
College as a Junior (’04): Played in 11 games,
had 50 tackles, 10 for loss and three quarterback sacks. College as a Sophomore (’03):
Played in four games. Had 17 tackles, two for
loss. College as a Freshman (’02): Primarily a
member of AU’s junior varsity squad. High
School: Attended Plainfield High School. Played four years
of football under Coach John Jackson. Received Honorable
Mention All-Conference his junior year. Received All-Conference
and Honorable Mention All-State his senior year. Personal:
Born 12/25/83 in Plainfield, Ill. Family: John and Ann Eckhorn.
He has two brothers, William and Andrew, and two sisters,
Cassandra and Victoria. Hobbies: Working out, watching
movies, playing sports and playing paintball. Major: Criminal
Justice.
#41 JUSTIN ELLIOTT, LB, 5'9", 185, Fr,
Malta, Ill./DeKalb HS
High School: Attended DeKalb High School
Coach Dan Jones. Received the Captains
Award as a senior. Competed in four years of
varsity track under Coach Tim Holt and two
years of varsity swimming under Coach Mary
Beth O’Brien. Personal: Born 6/26/87 in Fort Riley, Kansas.
Family: Michael Elliott. He has one sister, Nichole. Major:
Undecided.
#52 SEAN ELLIOTT, LB, 5'8", 195, So,
Chatham, Ill./Glenwood HS
Attended Glenwood High School. Played two
years of varsity football under Coach Dan
Rourke. Named All-Conference and AllAcademic as a senior. Personal: Born 5/20/86
in Salt Lake City, Utah. Family: Steve Elliott and Karen Badell.
He has one brother, Elijan, and one sister, Malorie. Hobbies:
Football and weightlifting. Major: Undecided.
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#86 NATHAN FINCHAM, TE, 6'3", 240, Sr,
Colfax, Ill./Ridgeview HS
All-Conference Tight End (Second Team).
Played in eight games, catching five passes
for 91 yards. College as a Sophomore (’03):
Played in five games. Had eight receptions
for 154 yards and one touchdown. College as
a Freshman (’02): Played in three games. Had three receptions
for 50 yards and two touchdowns. High School: Attended Ridgeview High School in Colfax, Ill. Played three years of football
under Coach Mike Benton. Received All-Conference his junior
and senior years. Played three years of basketball under Coach
Rodney Kellar. Received All-Conference his senior year. Also
played baseball under Coach Rodney Kellar and received AllConference his junior year. Personal: Born 9/22/83 in Colfax, Ill.
Family: Guy and Jan Fincham. He has one brother, Bryce, and
two sisters, Ashleigh and Sarah. Hobbies: Hunting, fishing,
basketball and baseball. Major: Biology.
#55 SHANE FOGELMAN, LB, 5'10", 230, Fr,
Sunrise, Fla./Packway Academy
High School: Attended Packway Academy and
played varsity football under Coach Harold
Pearson. As a senior, was named All-County
Honorable Mention, best grade point average
on the team, played in the Florida North/
South All-Star game and received the Brian
Piccolo Athletic Scholar Award. Personal: Born 3/1/86 in Ft.
Lauderdale, Fla. Family: Donna and John Fleming. He has two
sisters, Merissa and Brittani. Hobbies: Sports and relaxing.
Major: Athletic Training. Minor: Physical Education.
#10 JOE FOLLIARD, WR, 6'1", 175, Sr,
McHenry, Ill./McHenry HS
caught 25 passes for 279 yards and two touchdowns, and had 11 rushes for 35 yards and
one touchdown. College as a Sophomore (’03):
Played in eight games. Had 12 receptions for
139 yards and one touchdown. Had 13 rushes
for 76 yards and two touchdowns. Had six completions for 68
yards and three interceptions. College as a Sophomore (’02):
Did not play due to injury. College as a Freshman (’01): Was a
member of AU’s junior varsity squad. High School: Attended
McHenry High School in McHenry, Ill. Played two years of varsity
football under Coach Mike Noll. Was named All-Conference and
All-Area as a senior. Also played varsity basketball and baseball
his junior and senior seasons. Personal: Born 11/11/81 in McHenry,
Ill. Family: Ken and Dawn Folliard. He has three brothers, Ken,
John and Tom, and two sisters, Kelly and Katie. Hobbies: Hiking
and climbing mountains, video games and basketball. Major:
Fitness and Health Promotions. Minor: Business.
#85 AARON GALEENER, WR, 6'1", 185, Jr,
Marshall, Ill./Marshall HS
College as a Sophomore (’04): Was a member
of AU’s junior varsity squad. College as a
Marshall High School. Played three years of
varsity football under Coach Troy Johnson.
Named All-Conference senior year. Senior season set school
record for catches and yards in a game. Played three years of
varsity baseball under Coach Bob Gard. Named Honorable
Mention All-Conference senior year. Personal: Born 6/27/85 in
Charleston, Ill. Family: Dave and Cathy Galeener. He has one
sister, Danielle. Major: History.
#18 NICK GNIEDZIEJKO, DB, 5'10", 155, So,
Mokena, Ill./Lincoln-Way East HS
College as a Freshman (’04): Played in four
games and recorded four tackles. High
School: Attended Lincoln-Way East High
School. Played two years of varsity football
under Coach Rob Zvonar. Personal: Born
12/30/85 in Chicago. Family: Jeff and Karen
Gniedziejko. He has one brother, Eric, and one sister, Marci.
Hobbies: Sports, movies and video games. Major: Physical
Education. Minor: Coaching.
#92 MARCUS GOEDKEN, DL, 6'2", 250, Fr,
Sugar Grove, Ill./Kaneland HS
High School: Attended Kaneland High
under Coach Joe Thorgesen. As a senior was
named Suburban Prairie All-Conference,
All-Area defensive player of the week and
team defensive line MVP. Wrestled for three
years under Coach Gary Baum. As a senior was team MVP and
captain and was an IHSA qualifier at 215 pounds as a junior
and senior. Personal: Born 10/9/85 in Davenport, Iowa. Family:
Daniel and Leslie Goedken. He has one sister. Hobbies: Sports,
fishing and friends. Major: Undecided.
#47 HAMAL GRANT-SULLIVAN, WR, 6'4",
195, Fr, Evanston, Ill./Evanston HS
High School: Attended Evanston High School.
Personal: Born 10/29/83 in Skokie, Ill.
Family: Jennetta Grant. He has one sister,
Akilah. Major: Undecided.
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#15 ERIC GUTHRIE, P, 6'3", 210, Sr,
Arenzville, Ill./Triopa HS
had 47 punts for 1,461 yards, with a long of
44 yards and 10 downed inside the 20-yard
line. College as a Sophomore (’03): Played in
10 games. Had 57 punts for 1,881 yards, with
a long of 48 yards. 16 kicks were fair-caught
and 12 were placed inside the 20-yard line. Completed one pass
for 31 yards. College as a Freshman (’02): Primarily a member
of AU’s junior varsity squad. High School: Attended Triopa High
School in Concord, Ill. Played three years of football under
Coach Jay Wessler. Was named to the All-Conference team as a
junior and senior. Also played basketball under Coach Brian
Dour. He received All-Conference his senior year. Also played
three years of baseball under Coach Brian Dour. He received
Honorable Mention All-Conference as a senior. Personal: Born
9/23/83 in Jacksonville, Ill. Family: Watt and Linda Guthrie.
He has four brothers, Britton, Brad, Tracy and Kevan. Hobbies:
Making friends and meeting new people, and he likes playing
games and having fun. Majors: Marketing and Management
Information Technology.
#77 RYNE HABERKORN, OL, 6'1", 275, Fr,
Watseka, Ill./Watseka HS
High School: Attended Watseka High School
under Coach Tom Stark. As a senior was
named First Team All-Conference, captain,
All-Area Special Mention and Special Teams
MVP. Played three years of varsity baseball
under Coach Darrin Hartman. Named MVP as a senior, All-Area
Special Mention, Most Improved as a junior and senior and best
offense as a junior. Played one year of varsity basketball under
Coach Bary Bauer. Personal: Born 3/18/87 in Watseka, Ill.
Family: Phillip and Sally Haberkorn. He has one sister, Holly
Ann. His Grandpa Bergstrom played football at the University
of Nebraska. Hobbies: Music, X-box and Chris Farley movies.
#52 DANE HAPP, LB, 5'10", 190, Fr,
DeKalb, Ill./DeKalb HS
High School: Attended DeKalb High School
Coach Dan Jones. As a senior was captain and
received Unsung Hero Award. Swam for two
years under Coach Mary Beth O’Brien, was
named Rookie of the Year as a junior and
competed in two years of track under Coach Tim Holt. Personal:
Born 10/16/86 in Park Ridge, Ill. Family: Dirk and Rachel Happ.
He has one sister, Cody. Hobbies: Sports and outdoors. Major:
Undecided.
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#80 AARON HARMON, TE, 6'3", 195, So,
Johnsburg, Ill./Johnsburg HS
Attended Johnsburg High School. Played
two years of varsity football under Coach
Bob Bradshaw and Chad Hetlet. Named
captain as a senior. Played two years of
varsity basketball under Coach Ed Sennett. Personal: Born
5/11/86 in McHenry, Ill. Family: Ron and Mindy Harmon.
He has one brother, Justin, who also plays on the AU football
team, and two sisters, Lindsay and Amie. Hobbies: Sports and
video games. Major: Political Science.
#76 JUSTIN HARMON, OL, 6'8", 305, Sr,
McHenry, Ill./Johnsburg HS
College as a Junior (’04): Was a member
of the varsity offensive line. College as a
Sophomore (’03): Primarily a member of
AU’s junior varsity squad. College as a
Johnsburg High School in McHenry, Ill. Played two years of
football under Coach Bob Bradshaw. Competed in two years of
wrestling under Coach Zim. Also ran four years of track under
Coach Chris Setzler. Personal: Born 6/28/84 in McHenry, Ill.
Family: Ron and Mindy Harmon. He has one brother, Aaron,
and two sisters, Amie and Lindsay. Major: Physical Education.
#22 BRENT HARNER, RB, 5'11", 185, So,
College as a Freshman (’04): Attended
Chadron State and was named Freshman
MVP. High School: Attended Kaneland High
School. Played three years of varsity football
under Coach Joe Thorgeson. Named All-State,
All-Area and All-Conference. Personal: Born
7/28/84 in Aurora, Ill. Family: Paul and Beth Harner. He has one
brother, Brock, and three sisters, Jennifer, Janelle and Brooke.
Nephew of former NFL standout Don Beebe. Hobbies: Sports
and hanging out with family and friends. Major: Computer
Science.
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#12 ANDREW HORNUNG, QB, 6'0", 185 Jr,
Melbourne, Fla./Palm Bay HS
College as a Sophomore (’04): Named IlliniBadger All-Conference Quarterback (Second
Team). Set AU single-season records for total
offense (1,901 yards), passing yards (1,916),
pass completions (135), pass attempts (241),
and tied single-game records for longest
touchdown pass and pass completion (85 yards to Rob Bieritz).
On the year, he started 11 games, completing 135 passes for
1,916 yards and 15 touchdowns. College as a Freshman (’03):
Played in six games as QB for the Spartans. Completed 24 passes
for 244 yards and two touchdowns. High School: Attended Palm
Bay High School. Played four years of varsity football under
Coach Dan Burke. Named All-Conference and led team to
Florida State 4A Championship and threw for 1,892 yards as a
senior. Personal: Born 5/9/85 in Melbourne, Fla. Family: Mark
and Dareen Hornung. He has one brother, Dan. Relative of Paul
Hornung, Heisman trophy winner from the University of Notre
Dame and Super Bowl Champion with the Green Bay Packers.
Hobbies: Video games. Major: Nursing. Minor: Business.
#78 NICK HEIMANN, OL, 5'11", 255, Fr,
Albers, Ill./Breese Central HS
High School: Attended Breese Central High
under Coach Andy Lobb. Named captain and
All-Area as a senior and All-Cahokia as a junior
and senior. Personal: Born 2/5/87 in Belleville,
Ill. Family: Allen and Sharon Heimann. He
has one sister, Chelsey. Hobbies: Fourwheeling, boating,
friends, cards and swimming. Major: Business Administration.
#83 JIMMY HUNT, WR, 6'3", 185, Jr,
Melbourne, Fla./Eau Gallie HS
Eau Gallie High School. Played two years of
varsity football under Head Coach Todd Oas.
Started in the Florida North/South All-Star game. Played one
year of varsity basketball under Head Coach Chris Gallagher and
ran two years of varsity track under Coach Kirk Keller. Personal:
Born 10/3/84 in Melbourne, Fla. Family: James A. Hunt Sr. He
has one sister, Mary. Hobbies: Sports and going to the beach.
#30 CHRIS JACKOWIAK, LB, 5'10", 210, Fr,
Woodstock, Ill./Woodstock HS
High School: Attended Woodstock High
football under Coach Steve Beard. As a senior
was captain and All-Conference. Competed
in track under Coach Dom Canata and was
captain, fourth in conference (shotput) and
Top 5 All-Area (shotput) as a senior. Personal: Born 2/15/87
in Arlington Heights, Ill. Family: Bob and Donna Jackowiak.
He has one brother, Bobby, and one sister, Andie. Hobbies:
Exercising, sports and movies. Major: Physical Education.
Minor: Health Education.
#79 SCOTT JOHNSON, OL, 6'3", 265, Jr,
Illiopolis, Ill./Illiopolis HS
College as a Sophomore (’04): Played in four
games, had 4.5 tackles and one quarterback
sack. College as a Freshman (’03): Primarily
High School: Attended Illiopolis High School.
Played one year of varsity football under
Coach Josh Johnson. Named most improved, best defensive
lineman and First Team All-Conference senior year. Played
one year of varsity hockey under Coach Chuck Vercillino and
was given the Heavy Hitter award as a senior. Personal: Born
1/16/85 in Illiopolis, Ill. Family: Charles and Marty Johnson.
He has one sister, Amy. Hobbies: Hockey, football, wiffle ball
and kickball. Major: History.
#75 NICK KOCH, OL, 6'3", 305, Jr,
Chebanse, Ill./Clifton Central HS
College as a Sophomore (’04): Named IlliniBadger All-Conference Offensive Lineman
(Second Team). College as a Freshman (’03):
Named Illini-Badger Offensive Line Honorable
Mention All-Conference. High School:
Attended Clifton Central High School. Played
three years of varsity football under Coach Brian Spooner. Named
All-State, All-Area as a senior and All-Conference his sophomore,
junior and senior seasons. Played three years of varsity basketball under Coach Denton and three years of varsity track under
Coach Spooner. Personal: Born 12/27/84 in Kankakee, Ill.
Family: Kathy Koch. Hobbies: Sports. Major: Athletic Training.
#89 RYAN LAWRENCE, TE, 6'4", 200, Fr,
Poplar Grove, Ill./North Boone HS
High School: Attended North Boone High
School and played varsity football under
Coach Dale. Named All-Conference. Played
varsity basketball under Coach Lenny.
Personal: Born 1/9/87 in Rockford, Ill.
Family: Dan and Laurie Lawrence. He has
two brothers, Kyle and Dan, and one sister, Kari. Hobbies:
Football, basketball, snow mobiling and knee boarding.
Major: Undecided.
#46 AUGIE LEBEAU, FB, 5'8", 205, Fr,
Momence, Ill./Bishop McNamara Catholic
High School: Attended Bishop McNamara
Catholic and played two years of varsity
football under Coach Rich Zinnani and two
years of varsity wrestling under Coach Dave
Zinnani. Personal: Born 7/22/87 in Milwaukee.
Family: Daryl and Margarita LeBeau. He has
three brothers, Simon, Tucker and Ethan, and one sister, Cassie.
Major: Criminal Justice. Minor: Sociology.
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#57 DREW LIKINS, LB, 5'8", 210, Fr,
Bourbonnais, Ill./Bishop McNamara Catholic
High School: Attended Bishop McNamara
Catholic and played three years of varsity
football under Coach Rich Zinnani. Personal:
Born 10/2/86 in Olympia Fields, Ill. Family:
Anthony and Peggy Michelik. He has two
brothers, Anthony (step) and Michael, and
three sisters, Amanda, Lori (step) and Janna. Hobbies: Fishing
and swimming. Major: Criminal Justice. Minor: Business.
#11 MICHAEL LUND, P/K, 6'0", 160, Fr,
Lansing, Ill./Thornton Fractional South HS
High School: Attended T.F. South High School
and played one year of varsity football under
Coach Tom Padjen. As a senior, was named
All-Conference, Star News Honorable Mention
All-Area and Chicago Sun-Times All-Area.
Personal: Born 9/19/86 in Hazel Crest, Ill.
Family: Hans and Betty Lund. He has three sisters, Dany, Laura
and Jenny. Major: Undecided.
#81 DANNY MACKINSON, WR, 6'2", 165, Jr,
Pontiac, Ill./Pontiac HS
College as a Sophomore (’04): Primarily
College as a Freshman (’03): Primarily a
member of AU’s junior varsity squad. High
School: Attended Pontiac High School.
Played three years of varsity football under
Coach Mick Peterson. Named First Team All-Conference and
All-Area as a senior. Ran four years of varsity track under Coach
Dave Young. Team MVP and All-Area as a senior. Played two
years of varsity basketball under Coach Joe Gura. Personal:
Born 2/12/85 in Bloomington, Ill. Family: Martin and Susie
MacKinson. He has three brothers, Jesse, Rayme and Sam, and
two sisters, Abby and Loni. Hobbies: Fishing, playing cards and
boating. Major: Education.
#98 JOE MAZZARA, DL, 6'1", 205, Fr,
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla./South Plantation HS
High School: Attended South Plantation
football under Coach Mike Moloney. As a
senior was named team defensive line MVP
and played in the Broward County All-Star
game. Personal: Born 2/27/87 in Hollywood,
Fla. Family: Mitch and Kim VanSant. He has two brothers, Chris
and Brock. Hobbies: Basketball, billiards and video games.
Major: Business. Minor: Education.
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#36 CHRIS MCANDREW, RB, 5'9", 190, So,
Bloomington, Ill./Olympia HS
College as a Sophomore (’04): Played in five
games and had 17 rushes for 63 yards and
one touchdown. College as a Freshman (’03):
Primarily a member of AU’s junior varsity
squad. High School: Attended Olympia High
School. Played two years of varsity football
under Coach Craig Anderson. Ran one year of varsity track under
Coach Dave Stein. Personal: Born 10/1/84 in Bloomington, Ill.
Family: Patrick McAndrew and Tammy Deal. He has one brother.
Hobbies: Fishing, TV and lifting weights. Major: Athletic Training.
#51 BRIAN MCGILL, OL, 6'1", 230, Sr,
Hammond, Ind./Gavit HS
Sophomore (’03): Primarily a member of AU’s
junior varsity squad. College as a Freshman
(’02): A member of the AU baseball program.
High School: Attended Gavit High School.
Played three years of varsity football under Coach Bill Melby.
Named First Team All-Conference as a senior. Played three years
of varsity baseball and was named Second Team All-Conference
as a senior. Personal: Born 12/11/83 in Hammond, Ind. Family:
Don and Carol McGill. Hobbies: Sports and playing PS2. Major:
Political Science. Minor: Criminal Justice.
#40 MATT MEYER, DB, 6'0", 175, Fr,
Yorkville, Ill./Yorkville HS
High School: Attended Yorkville High School
Coach Chris Ferko. As a senior, was named
All-Conference. Played two years of varsity
baseball under Coach Eric Miller and was
named Most Improved Player, All-Conference
and received the team pitching award as a senior. Personal:
Born 7/16/87 in Aurora, Ill. Family: Mike and Mary Meyer.
He has one brother, Josh. Hobbies: Lifting weights and guitar.
Major: Undecided.
#73 RANDY MOSIER, DL, 6'4", 270, Sr,
Colfax, Ill./Ridgeview HS
College as a Junior (’04): Named IlliniBadger All-Conference Defensive Lineman
(Honorable Mention). Played in 11 games,
had 39.5 tackles, 1.5 quarterback sacks
and 10 quarterback hurries. College as a
Sophomore (’03): A member of AU’s varsity
squad. College as a Freshman (’02): Primarily a member of
AU’s junior varsity squad. High School: Attended Ridgeview
High School in Colfax, Ill. Played three years of football under
Coach Mike Benton. Was co-captain his senior year and earned
All-Conference. Played one year of baseball under Coach Rodney
Keller. Also ran track under Coach Mike Benton. Personal: Born
2/5/84 in Normal, Ill. Family: Rodney and Roxanne Mosier. Has
two brothers, Robert and Ryan. Hobbies: Pool, video games and
grilling. Major: Business.
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#45 RODNEY MOSLEY, WR, 6'4", 170, Fr,
Elgin, Ill./Elgin Academy
High School: Attended Elgin Academy and
played two years of varsity basketball under
Coach Everett Stevens. Named All-Area, AllConference and MVP as a senior. Personal:
Born 7/13/87 in Chicago. Family: Rodney
and Leona Mosley. He has one sister, Lauren.
Cousin of current NFL wide receiver Jerry Rice. Hobbies: Poetry,
football and basketball. Major: Psychology.
#70 MICHAEL MURPHY JR., OL, 6'3", 315, Jr,
St. Charles, Ill./Burlington Central HS
of the AU varsity offensive line. College as
a Freshman (’03): A member of AU’s varsity
squad. High School: Attended Burlington
Central High School. Played three years of
varsity football under Coach Dave Smith.
Named All-Conference junior and senior years. Ran four years
of varsity track under Coach Mike Schmidt. Personal: Born
3/14/85 in Monterey, Calif. Family: Michael and Jeannie
Murphy. He has two brothers, Patrick and Matthew. Hobbies:
Sports. Major: Physical Education.
#66 BRETT NELSON, DL, 6'0", 215, Sr,
Sophomore (’03): Primarily a member of
AU’s junior varsity squad. College as a
North Boone High School in Poplar Grove, Ill. Played two years
of football under Coach Dale Puruis. Also played two years of
baseball under Coach Aaron Sullivan. Personal: Born 3/17/84
in Rockford, Ill. Parents: Ronald and Deborah Nelson. He has
two brothers, Mark and Chad. Hobbies: Football, baseball, golf
and bowling. Major: Physical Education.
#61 JACOB ORANGER, DL, 6'0", 220, Fr,
Hampshire, Ill./Hampshire HS
High School: Attended Hampshire High
under Coach Dan Cavanaugh and one year of
varsity basketball under Coach Bob Barnett.
Personal: Born 10/1/86 in St. Charles, Ill.
Family: Tom and Tracy Oranger. He has two
brothers. Major: Physical Education. Minor: Coaching.
#17 TRAVIS PARO, RB, 5'11", 195, So,
Watseka, Ill./Watseka HS
College as a Freshman (’04): Named
Illini-Badger All-Conference Running Back
(Honorable Mention). Played in 11 games,
had 149 rushes for 711 yards and 11 touchdowns. Also caught five passes for 103 yards
and two touchdowns. High School: Attended
Watseka High School. Played three years of varsity football
under Coach Tom Stark. Named All-Conference all three years
and All-State as a junior and senior. Played four years of varsity
basketball under Coach Berry Bauer. Named All-Conference as
a sophomore, junior and senior. Ran four years of varsity track
under Coach Rich Dietch. Named All-State as a sophomore and
senior. Personal: Born 11/13/85 in Watseka, Ill. Family: John
and Tina Gooding. He has three brothers, Max, Michael and
Benjamin, and three sisters, Samantha, Jessica and Regan.
Hobbies: Working out, playing drums and hanging out with
friends. Major: Computer Science.
#14 ROBBIE PARRY, DB, 6'1", 190, Sr,
Palo Alto, Calif./Gunn HS
College as a Senior (’05): Named D3football.com
and Lindy’s Preseason All-American SecondTeam. College as a Junior (’04): Named
D3football.com Honorable Mention AllAmerican, Illini-Badger All-Conference
Defensive Back (First Team), Illini-Badger
Conference Outstanding Defensive Back and Football Gazette
Second-Team All-North Region. He had 68 tackles, 20 pass
break-ups, four interceptions, one interception returned for
touchdown (100 yards) and led all Division III in pass break-ups
with 24. College as a Sophomore (’03): Attended Santa Rosa
Junior College. Played football and was team captain. College
as a Freshman (’02): Attended Santa Rosa Junior College and
played football. High School: Attended Gunn High School.
Played four years of varsity football. Named Defensive MVP as
a senior, All-League as a junior, captain and Defensive MVP as
a sophomore, and Most Improved as a freshman. Personal: Born
10/22/83 in Palo Alto, Calif. Family: Wendy and George Parry.
He has three brothers, Brian, Darek and Johnny, and one sister,
Allison. Hobbies: Fishing, hiking and movies. Major: Recreation
Administration.
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#26 NICK PAXSON, RB, 5'10", 210, Jr,
College as a Sophomore (’04): Played in nine
games, had 15 rushes for 18 yards and five
receptions for 56 yards. College as a Freshman
(’03): Played in seven games. Had 12 rushes
for 52 yards and seven receptions for 58 yards.
High School: Attended Plainfield High School.
Played two years of varsity football under Coach John Jackson.
Named team captain and Honorable Mention All-Conference
as a senior. Ran two years of varsity track under Coach Jackson.
Personal: Born 10/22/84 in Park Ridge, Ill. Family: Reid and
Diane Paxson. He has two brothers, Reid Jr. and Mike. Hobbies:
Romantic dinners and going to the dollar store. Major: Physical
Education.
#34 BRENDAN PETERS, RB, 5'11", 215, Fr,
High School: Attended North Boone High
under Coach Dale Purvis. He was named All
Four Rivers and Beloit Daily News All-Area as
a senior. Played four years of varsity baseball
under Coach Aaron Sullivan and was named
All Four Rivers as a sophomore, junior and senior. Personal:
Born 12/3/86 in Rockford, Ill. Family: Jeff and Sharon Peters.
He has one sister, Brittney. Hobbies: Golf, bowling and music.
Major: Health Science.
#25 CHARLEY ROBERTS, DB, 5'11", 165, So,
Harvard, Ill./Harvard HS
Attended Harvard High School. Played two
years of varsity football under Coach Tim
Haak. Named Most Improved. Personal: Born
11/28/85 in Harvard, Ill. Family: Rick and
Jodi Roberts. He has one sister, Ashley. Hobbies: Sports. Major:
Athletic Training.
#72 DONNIE ROBINSON, OL, 6'1", 275, Fr,
Vero Beach, Fla./Vero Beach HS
High School: Attended Vero Beach High
School and played three years of varsity
football under Coach Billy Livings. Named
First Team All-Area as a junior and senior.
Wrestled as a sophomore on the varsity
team under Coach Shannon Dean. Personal:
Born 6/25/86 in Santa Monica, Calif. Family: Douglas and
Linda Robinson. He has one sister, Laurel. His grandpa played
and coached at the University of Michigan, and his godfather
was a tour manager for Fleetwood Mac. Hobbies: Scuba diving,
fishing, guitar, paintball, softball, rugby, football and video
games. Major: Criminal Justice.
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#7 PHIL ROMITO, DB, 5'11", 170, Fr,
High School: Attended Kaneland High School
under Coach Joe Thorgesen. Named captain,
best defensive back, All-Conference and
Honorable Mention All-Area as a senior.
Wrestled for four years on the varsity squad
under Coach Gary Baum. Named All-Conference all four years
and captain as a junior and senior. Personal: Born 3/25/87 in
Rockford, Ill. Family: Al and Sue Romito. He has three sisters, one
of whom is his twin. Hobbies: Weightlifting. Major: Business.
Minor: Education.
#8 MARTY RYAN, DB, 6'1", 205, Sr,
Lincoln, Ill./Lincoln Community HS
College as a Junior (’04): Played in six games
and had 8.5 tackles. College as a Sophomore
(’03): Primarily a member of AU’s junior
varsity squad. College as a Freshman (’02):
Primarily a member of AU’s junior varsity
squad. High School: Attended Lincoln
Community High School in Lincoln, Ill. Played two years of
football under Coach John Oaks. Was named Team Captain
and Team MVP his senior year. Also competed in two years of
wrestling under Coach Brad Gardner. Personal: Born 12/17/83
in Lincoln, Ill. Family: Joe and Amy Ryan. He has one brother,
Andrew, and one sister, Emily. Hobbies: Music and sleeping.
Major: Communication.
#9 KEVIN RYNNE, WR, 6'2", 190, Sr,
Lemont, Ill./Lemont HS
All-Conference Wide Receiver (First Team).
Played in 10 games. Had a team high 40
receptions for 536 yards and seven touchdowns. Also had seven kick returns for 73
yards. College as a Sophomore (’02): Attended
Joliet Junior College and played football for the two-time Junior
College National Champions. College as a Freshman (’01):
Attended Joliet Junior College and played football for the twotime Junior College National Champions. High School: Attended
Lemont High School. Played two years of varsity football under
Coach Jim Driscoll. Named Team Captain and Honorable Mention
All-Conference as a senior. Ran two years of varsity track and
was named captain junior and senior seasons. Personal: Born
8/12/83 in Berwyn, Ill. Family: Gary and Susan Rynne. He has
one brother, Mickey, and one sister, Christine. Hobbies: Sports
and video games. He also helps out at Graf Speed Enhancement
and has worked with several NFL players. Major: Athletic Training.
Minors: Psychology and Health.
#48 MATT SAYRE, LB, 6'0", 215, Fr,
Streamwood, Ill./Streamwood HS
High School: Attended Streamwood High
School and played varsity football, basketball
and volleyball. Personal: Born 12/28/86 in
Hoffman Estates, Ill. Family: Michael and
Brenda Sayre. He has one brother, Michael.
Hobbies: Music, outdoors and video games.
Major: Undecided.
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#56 CASEY SCHMIT, OL, 6'3", 250, Fr,
Jesup, Iowa/Jesup HS
High School: Attended Jesup High School
and played four years of football under Coach
Bruce Wall. Named First Team All-District
as a junior and senior. Played four years of
basketball under Coach Nick Donlea. Named
First Team All-Conference as a senior and
Second Team All-Conference as a junior. Played four years of
baseball under Coach Bruce Wall. Personal: Born 5/4/87 in
Waterloo, Iowa. Family: Clyde and Brenda Schmit. He has one
brother and one sister. Hobbies: Iowa Hawkeye and Green Bay
Packer football, boating and cards. Major: Fitness and Health
Promotion. Minor: Business Administration.
#31 ERIC SCOTT, DB, 5'11", 160, So,
Elgin, Ill./Larkin HS
Attended Larkin High School. Played varsity
football under Coach Dale Schebert. Personal:
Born 9/1/86 in Chicago. Family: Keith and
Cynthia Scott. He has one sister. Hobbies:
Sports, video games and movies. Major: Management.
Minor: Finance.
#91 BRYAN SHORE, DL, 6'2", 225, Fr,
Chadwick, Ill./Milledgeville HS
High School: Attended Milledgeville High
School and played varsity football under
Coach Gary Hartje, varsity basketball under
Coach Brian Rahm and varsity track under
Coach Dave Van Langen. Personal: Born
8/10/87 in Chicago. Family: Thom and
Deb Shore. He has two brothers, Geoff and Jason, and one
sister, Theresa. Hobbies: Working out and video games. Major:
Psychology.
#50 KYLE SIMONS, DL, 6'0", 245, Sr,
Pearl City, Ill./Pearl City HS
College as a Junior (’04): Played in 11 games
and had 17.5 tackles, two quarterback sacks,
one fumble recovery and one interception.
10 games. Had 29 tackles (four for loss),
1.5 sacks, one safety and one pass break-up.
College as a Freshman (’02): Primarily a member of AU’s junior
varsity squad. High School: Attended Pearl City High School.
Played baseball, named All-Conference. Played football under
Coach Bill Johnson. Named All-Conference offense and defense.
Named All-Area on defense. Personal: Born 4/28/84 in Pearl
City, Ill. Family: Chris and Greg Simons. He has one sister, Kerri.
Hobbies: Hunting, music, football and speech. Major: Criminal
Justice.
#59 COLLIN SMITH, OL, 6'0", 290, So,
Charleston, Ill./Charleston HS
College as a Freshman (’04): A member of
AU’s varsity squad. High School: Attended
Charleston High School. Played three years
of varsity football under Coach Brian Halsey.
Named All-Conference offensive line as a
junior and senior. As a senior was named
All-Conference defensive line, team Lineman
of the Year, captain, All-Area, and played in the Illinois Shrine
All-Star game. Personal: Born 5/24/86 in Phoenix. Family: Lance
and Barbara Smith. He has two brothers, Alan and Ben. Hobbies:
Football and weightlifting. Major: History.
#3 BOBBY SPEER, DB, 5'11", 210, Jr,
Winston-Salem, N.C./Forbush HS
Winston-Salem State University and played
football. College as a Freshman (’03):
Attended Winston-Salem State University
and played football. High School: Attended
Forbush High School and played three years
of varsity football under Coach Monty Davis. Was named
All-Conference and Offensive Player of the Year as a sophomore,
junior and senior. Was a three-time 1,000-yard rusher.
Personal: Born 11/16/81 in North Carolina. Hobbies: Volunteer
work, movies and weightlifting. Major: Business Administration.
Minor: Coaching.
#16 DREW STERKEL, QB, 6'0", 160, Fr,
High School: Attended Kaneland High
football under Coach Joe Thorgesen and
was captain as a senior. Played two years
of varsity basketball under Coach Brian Kea.
As a senior, was named Academic AllConference, captain and team defensive
player of the year. Personal: Born 5/23/86 in Aurora, Ill. Family:
Bob and Beth Sterkel. His grandfather is in the International and
National Fastpitch Softball Hall of Fame. Hobbies: Sports, music
and X-box. Major: Physical Education. Minor: Health.
#6 FALTON TATE, LB, 6'1", 240, Sr,
Champaign, Ill./Centennial HS
College as a Junior (’04): Named IlliniBadger All-Conference Linebacker (Second
Team). Played in 11 games, had 69.5 tackles,
six quarterback sacks, one interception, 10.5
tackles for loss, one forced fumble and two
fumble recoveries. College as a Sophomore
(’03): Attended Quincy University and played football. College
as a Freshman (’02): Attended Quincy University and played
football. High School: Attended Centennial High School. Played
three years of varsity football under Coach Mike McDonnell.
Named team Best Defensive Lineman as a senior. Played two
years of varsity basketball under Coach Tim Lavin. Ran one year
of varsity track under Coach Greg Walters. Personal: Born
10/1/83 in Peoria, Ill. Family: Sarah Bond. He has four brothers,
Orville, Carvell, Prentiss and Michael. Hobbies: Drawing. Major:
Management.
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#37 DAVE TILLMAN, DB, 5'10", 175, Fr,
Crystal Lake, Ill./Crystal Lake South HS
High School: Attended Crystal Lake South
football under Coach Jim Stuglis. Was named
captain, All-Area, All-Conference, team
Offensive MVP and Iron Man as a senior.
Personal: Born 6/29/87 in Woodstock, Ill.
Family: Gary and Rebecca Tillman. He has four brothers, Eric,
Paul, Scot and Matt, and two sisters, Fran and Emily. Hobbies:
Frisbee golf, cards, White Sox and family. Major: History.
Minor: Coaching.
#19 JAMES UNGER, K, 6'1", 175, Jr,
Indian Head Park, Ill./Lyons Township
Aurora University. College as a Freshman
(’03): Attended Aurora University and played
for the men’s soccer program. High School:
Attended Lyons Township High School and
played two years of varsity soccer under
Coach Alex Hernandez. Personal: Born 9/17/84 in Melrose
Park, Ill. Family: Leigh and Patricia Unger. He has two brothers,
Mike and Dan. Major: Communication. Minor: Recreational
Management.
#64 HARVEY VAN CLEAVE III, DL, 5'11", 205,
Fr, Morris, Ill./Morris HS
High School: Attended Morris High School
under Coach Dan Darlington. As a senior,
was named All-Area, All-Conference,
defensive line MVP and played in the IHSA
5A title game. As a junior was named AllConference. Competed in two years of track
under Coach Jim Farber. Personal: Born 7/11/87 in Lake Forest,
Ill. Family: Harvey and Meloney Van Cleave. He has two brothers,
Michael and Donnie, and two sisters, Kathy and Lily. Hobbies:
Weightlifting, computers, video games and fishing. Major:
Criminal Justice. Minor: Computer Science.
#68 WILL WARREN, OL, 6'4", 270, Fr,
Sterling, Ill./Sterling HS
High School: Attended Sterling High School
Coach Greg King. As a senior, was named
First Team All-NCIC, First Team Sauk Valley
All-Area and Quad City Times Second Team
All-Area. Personal: Born 1/21/87 in Sterling,
Ill. Family: Marv and Cathy Warren. He has one brother,
Nicholas. Hobbies: Sports, girls and TV. Major: Undecided.
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#82 JARED WELLS, WR, 5'10", 165, Fr,
Shelbyville, Ill./Shelbyville HS
High School: Attended Shelbyville High School
under Coach Rick Woolerton, one year of track
under Coach Matt Cloe, three years of basketball under Coach Kevin Roos and three years
of baseball under Coach Tony Pullen.
Personal: Born 4/10/86 in Shelbyville, Ill. Family: John and Joy
Wells. He has one sister. Major: Fitness and Health.
#29 MIKE WHALEN, LB, 6'0", 195, So,
Bloomington, Ill./University HS
College as a Freshman (’04): Played in six
games, had five tackles and one for loss.
High School: Attended University High
School. Played varsity football under Coach
Kurt Olson. Named Honorable Mention AllConference and WJBC Player of the Week as
a senior. Personal: Born 12/19/85 in Bloomington, Ill. Family:
Jim and Natalie Whalen. He has two sisters. Hobbies: Sports
and weightlifting. Major: Undecided.
#67 ERIC WOOSLEY, OL, 6'0", 250, Fr,
Villa Park, Ill./Willowbrook HS
High School: Attended Willowbrook High
School and played four years of varsity
football under Coach Mark Olson. Was named
All-Conference as a senior. Played one year of
baseball under Coach Dick Eufrasio and two
years of basketball under Coach Kim Collins.
Personal: Born 12/19/86 in Melrose Park, Ill. Family: Glen and
Lori Woosley. He has one brother and one sister. He has an
uncle who played for the Dallas Cowboys. Hobbies: Cards and
sports. Major: Undecided.
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Playoffs
Champions
2004 / 2000 / 1992
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2004 OFFENSIVE STAT LEADERS
Rushing
Scoring
Name
Whalen
Paro
Vargas
Sonnemaker
Lehr
Andrews
McAndrew
Penny
Folliard
Bieritz
Paxson
Blaser
Deer
Polley
Gripp
Hornung
G
11
11
10
4
10
7
5
5
11
11
9
11
7
5
3
11
Total
11
Opponents 11
Att Gain Loss
Net
188 1,088
49 1,039
149 748
37
711
27 113
0
113
8 114
8
106
20
96
1
95
20
74
0
74
17
65
2
63
10
46
0
46
11
52
17
35
3
18
0
18
15
26
8
18
2
9
0
9
2
4
0
4
2
0
5
-5
2
0
9
-9
63 161 176
-15
539 2,614
430 1,890
312 2,302
472 1,418
Avg
5.5
4.8
4.2
13.2
4.8
3.7
3.7
4.6
3.2
6.0
1.2
4.5
2.0
-2.5
-4.5
-0.2
4.3
3.3
TD Long
17
65
11
52
0
19
1
74
1
23
0
15
1
12
0
7
1
24
0
9
1
4
0
6
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
28
Avg/G
94.5
64.6
11.3
26.5
9.5
10.6
12.6
9.2
3.2
1.6
2.0
0.8
0.6
-1.0
-3.0
-1.4
33
13
209.3
128.9
74
59
Passing
Name
Hornung
Polley
Gripp
Guthrie
G Effic Att Cmp Int Pct Yds TD
11 136.70 241 135
8 56.0 1,916 15
5 327.87
3
2
0 66.7
54
1
3 79.40
2
1
0 50.0
7
0
11 242.80
1
1
0 100.0
17
0
Total
11 138.99 247 139
Opponents 11 104.16 326 163
8 56.3 1,994
13 50.0 1,822
Lng Avg/G
85 174.2
36 10.8
7
2.3
17
1.5
16
15
85 181.3
64 165.6
Receiving
Name
Bieritz
Blaser
Folliard
Vargas
Paro
Fincham
Paxson
Lehr
Whalen
Rotramel
Penny
G
11
11
11
10
11
8
9
10
11
2
5
No
48
34
25
9
5
5
5
4
2
1
1
Yds
815
449
279
90
103
91
56
59
9
36
7
Avg
17.0
13.2
11.2
10.0
20.6
18.2
11.2
14.8
4.5
36.0
7.0
TD
9
1
2
0
2
0
0
1
0
1
0
Long
85
42
17
18
60
23
16
28
7
36
7
Avg/G
74.1
40.8
25.4
9.0
9.4
11.4
6.2
5.9
0.8
18.0
1.4
Total
Opponents
11
11
139
163
1,994
1,822
14.3
11.2
16
15
85
64
181.3
165.6
Name
TD
Whalen
17
Paro
13
Bieritz
9
Ayers
0
Folliard
3
Lehr
2
McAndrew 1
Parry
1
Rotramel
1
McIntosh
1
Sonnemaker 1
Paxson
1
Tate
1
Blaser
1
Hornung
0
FG Kick
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
3-4 42-51
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
Total
52 3-4 42-51
Opponents 28 7-10 25-27
PATs
Rush Rcv
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
1-1
Pass DXP
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-1
0
0
0
0-1
0-0
Saf Points
0
102
0
78
0
54
0
51
0
18
0
12
0
6
0
6
0
6
0
6
0
6
0
6
0
6
0
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
363
216
Interception Returns
Name
Parry
Davidson
Tate
Aguilar
Simons
Wood
McCormick
No
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
Yds
128
68
25
3
4
0
0
Avg
32.0
17.0
25.0
3.0
4.0
0.0
0.0
TD
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Long
100
41
25
3
4
0
0
Total
Opponents
13
8
228
46
17.5
5.8
2
0
100
23
Punting
Name
Guthrie
No
47
Yds
1,461
Avg
31.1
Long
44
TB
1
FC
8
Total
Opponents
49
63
1,461
2,100
29.8
33.3
44
58
1
1
8
7
I20 Blkd
10
2
10
9
2
2
Punt Returns
Name
Bieritz
Blaser
McIntosh
No
20
12
1
Yds
171
136
11
Avg
8.6
11.3
11.0
TD
0
0
1
Long
21
26
0
Total
Opponents
33
21
318
211
9.6
10.0
1
0
26
39
Kickoff Returns
18
AU Football
Name
Blaser
Bieritz
Penny
Dooley
Paxson
Sonnemaker
Whalen
Andrews
No
19
16
1
1
1
1
1
1
Yds
396
312
11
0
12
13
3
15
Avg
20.8
19.5
11.0
0.0
12.0
13.0
3.0
15.0
TD
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Long
60
75
11
0
12
13
3
15
Total
Opponents
41
56
762
915
18.6
16.3
0
0
75
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2004 Team Totals
First Downs
Rushing
Passing
Penalties
AU
OPP
242
128
95
19
188
90
78
20
2,302
2,614
312
539
4.3
209.3
33
1,418
1,890
472
430
3.3
128.9
13
Passing Yardage
Att-Comp-Int
Average per Pass
Average per Catch
Average per Game
TDs Passing
1,994
247-139-8
8.1
14.3
181.3
16
1,822
326-163-13
5.6
11.2
165.6
15
Total Offense
Total Plays
Average per Play
Average per Game
4,296
786
5.5
390.5
3,240
756
4.3
294.5
Kickoff Returns – Yards
41-762
56-915
Punt Returns – Yards
33-318
21-211
Interception Returns – Yards
13-228
8-46
26-16
18-9
Penalties – Yards
78-761
77-667
Punts – Avg
49-29.8
63-33.3
28:18
31:09
3rd-Down Conversions
53-147
60-169
4th-Down Conversions
18-34
6-24
Rushing Yardage
Yards Gained Rushing
Yards Lost Rushing
Rushing Attempts
Average per Rush
Average per Game
TDs Rushing
Fumbles – Lost
Time of Possession/Game
2004 DEFENSIVE STAT LEADERS
____________TACKLES____________
___SACKS___
NO-YARDS
1.0-8
6.0-46
2.5-18
1.0-1
2.0-7
–
15.0-120
3.0-29
–
1.5-15
–
–
–
1.0-10
2.0-29
–
–
–
2.0-9
–
–
–
–
1.0-4
1.0-10
Name
Schrader
Tate
Robertson
Carlson
Dentino
Parry
Lane
Eckhorn
Wood
Mosier
Davidson
Arzer
McCormick
McIntosh
Simons
Deer
Ryan
Aguilar
Barron
Shumate
Clohessy
Whalen
McAndrew
Baker
Johnson
GP
11
11
10
7
11
10
11
11
10
11
11
10
8
10
11
7
6
8
7
3
7
6
5
5
4
UT
63
53
49
47
45
48
43
39
35
26
35
27
30
20
12
9
5
4
5
5
4
3
4
3
4
AT
32
33
35
33
30
20
22
22
29
27
9
24
16
8
11
5
7
9
4
2
4
4
1
3
1
Totals
Opponents
11
11
641
495
404
369
TOTAL FOR LOSS
79.0
4.5-16
69.5
10.5-55
66.5
6.0-22
63.5
4.0-6
60.0
15.0-67
58.0
1.0-11
54.0
24.0-141
50.0
10.0-48
49.5
1.0-1
39.5
4.0-28
39.5
2.0-6
39.0
–
38.0
1.0-1
24.0
2.0-14
17.5
4.5-35
11.5
–
8.5
–
8.5
–
7.0
2.0-9
6.0
–
6.0
–
5.0
1.0-1
4.5
–
4.5
1.0-4
4.5
1.0-10
843
679.5
94-475
71-285
__________PASS DEF___________
37-279
26-153
____FUMBLES____
Name
Schrader
Tate
Robertson
Carlson
Dentino
Parry
Lane
Eckhorn
Wood
Mosier
Davidson
Arzer
McCormick
McIntosh
Simons
Deer
Ryan
Aguilar
INT-YDS
–
1-25
–
–
–
4-128
–
–
1-0
–
4-68
–
1-0
–
1-4
–
–
1-3
BRUP
5
3
2
2
3
20
–
–
3
6
10
5
–
–
–
–
–
QB H
1
3
3
2
7
–
13
1
1
10
–
2
–
2
–
–
–
–
RCV-YDS
–
2-0
–
–
1-0
–
1-0
–
1-0
–
1-0
–
–
–
1-0
1-0
–
–
FF
–
1
–
1
4
–
–
1
–
–
–
–
1
–
–
–
–
–
Totals
Opponents
13-228
8-46
63
29
45
10
10-0
16-12
8
12
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Individual Records
*Note: AU began football in 1900 and fielded teams on an inconsistent basis in the 1900s and teens.
Teams were fielded regularly from 1924 through 1952 (except for the war years). The sport was
dropped after the 1952 season and reinstated in 1986 after a 33-year hiatus.
OFFENSE RECORDS – Individual
SCORING/RUSHING
MOST POINTS SCORED:
G:
36
Geary Pryor
S:
102
Dan Whalen
C:
236
Geary Pryor
10/12/02 vs. Concordia (Ill.) (6 TDs)
2004 (17 TDs)
2001–2003
TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS:
G:
311
Chris Pfalzgraf
1999 vs. Concordia
S:
1,901
Andrew Hornung 2004
C:
3,691
Ron Griffin
1987–1990 (3,691 rush)
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS:
G:
6
Geary Pryor
Geary Pryor
S:
18
Garrett Meyer
C:
37
Ron Griffin
1,233
3,691
1989 (57-31-1)
LONGEST PASS COMPLETION:
G:
85 (TD) Kurt Whisenand
85 (TD) Andrew Hornung
85
Garrett Meyer
1989 vs. Benedictine
2004 vs. Concordia (Ill.)
2000 vs. Eureka
LONGEST TOUCHDOWN PASS:
G:
85
Kurt Whisenand
85
Andrew Hornung
2004 vs. Concordia (Ill.)
MOST TOUCHDOWN PASSES:
S:
15
Andrew Hornung
Garrett Meyer
C:
28
Mark Hancock
2004
2001
1994–1997
vs. Concordia (Ill.) 10/12/02
vs. Eureka College 10/6/01
2001
1987–1990 (36 rush.; 1 rec.)
MOST RUSHING YARDS:
G:
276
Geary Pryor
S:
C:
FEWEST INTERCEPTIONS:
S:
1
Todd Martel
SPARTAN GREATS
Rod Stinson was an
All-American return man
for the Spartans in 1990
and again in 1992.
vs. Benedictine University
10/5/02 (26 att.)
1992 (207 att.)
1987–1990 (560 att.; 6.6 ypc)
Derek Tieman
Ron Griffin
LONGEST RUN FROM SCRIMMAGE:
G:
80
Mark Hancock
10/21/95 vs. Benedictine
LONGEST TOUCHDOWN RUN FROM SCRIMMAGE:
G:
80
Mark Hancock
MOST TOUCHDOWNS RUSHING:
G:
6
Geary Pryor
vs. Concordia (Ill.) 10/12/02
S:
17
Dan Whalen
2004
C:
39
Geary Pryor
2001–2003
PASSING
MOST YARDS PASSING:
G:
331
Garrett Meyer
S:
1,916
Andrew Hornung 2004
C:
3,335
Mark Hancock
1994–1997
MOST PASS COMPLETIONS:
G:
21
Garrett Meyer
2001 vs. Valparaiso
S:
135
Andrew Hornung 2004 (135-241-8)
C:
244
Mark Hancock
1994–1997
MOST PASS ATTEMPTS:
G:
40
Garrett Meyer
2001 vs. Valparaiso
S:
241
Andrew Hornung 2004 (135-241-8)
C:
538
Mark Hancock
1994–1997
COMPLETION PERCENTAGE:
S:
.564
Kyle Daniels
C:
.543
Garrett Meyer
MOST INTERCEPTIONS:
G:
4
Tim Silagi
S:
12
Todd Martel
C:
23
Mark Hancock
20
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2002 (79-140-8)
2000–2002 (189-348-16)
9/10/94 vs. Albion
1988
1994–1997
RECEIVING
RECEPTION YARDS:
G:
206
Paulie Forsythe
S:
852
Paulie Forsythe
C:
1,708
Paulie Forsythe
2001 vs. Valparaiso
2001
1996–2001
RECEPTIONS:
G:
12
Paulie Forsythe
Rich Bigham
S:
49
Paulie Forsythe
C:
104
Paulie Forsythe
2001 vs. Valparaiso
2002 vs. Trinity International
2001
1996–2001
TOUCHDOWNS:
G:
3
Paulie Forsythe
S:
11
Paulie Forsythe
C:
18
Paulie Forsythe
2001 vs. Benedictine 9/22/01
2001
1996–2001
RETURNS
LONGEST KICKOFF RETURN:
G:
88
Mylon Jones
9/6/97 vs. Coe
LONGEST PUNT RETURN:
G:
77
Rod Stinson
10/20/90 vs. North Park
KICKING
MOST FIELD GOALS:
G:
2
Ken Stone
2
Ron Hunsaker
Byron Fielder
Ryan Glab
S:
8
Ron Hunsaker
Byron Fielder
C:
20
Byron Fielder
1998
1990
1988
2002
1990
1988
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LONGEST FIELD GOAL:
G:
44 yds Matt Sheridan
LONGEST PUNT:
G:
59 yds Chris Pfalzgraf
10/24/98 vs. Concordia (Wis.)
11/14/98 vs. Valparaiso
PUNTING AVERAGE:
S:
37.0
Rob Lake
Team Records
*Note: Since AU did not play a full varsity schedule in 1986 (five
games), that season’s final totals are not considered in records
where it would not be a fair comparison as it relates to a team
record.
SPARTAN GREATS
Chris Ferko (’92) was
an All-American in
1992 and tied the
single-season tackle
record (120) that
same year.
1990 (42 att/1,556 yds)
FEWEST PUNTS RETURNED AGAINST:
S:
12
Doug Bruyn
1992 (45 att)
FEWEST RETURN YARDS ALLOWED:
S:
13 yds Doug Bruyn
1992 (45 att/12 ret)
EXTRA POINTS:
G:
9
Ken Stone
8
Jeremy Ayers
S:
C:
42
71
10/31/1998 vs. Greenville
10/16/2004 vs. Concordia (Ill.)
2004 (42 of 51)
200–present (71 of 91)
1986–1989 (71 of 85)
Jeremy Ayers
Ryan Glab
Byron Fielder
CONSECUTIVE EXTRA POINTS MADE:
S:
24
Jeremy Ayers
2004
DEFENSE
INTERCEPTIONS
OFFENSE
TOTAL OFFENSE
TOTAL YARDS:
G:
685
1998
S:
4,296
2004
vs. Greenville (475 rush/210 pass)
786 plays/2,302 rush/1,994 pass
MOST PLAYS:
G:
99
1997
vs. Simpson
SCORING
MOST INTERCEPTIONS:
G:
4
Brian Fetterolf
S:
10
Brian Fetterolf
Brian Fetterolf
C:
28
Brian Fetterolf
1989 vs. Knox (116 yds)
1989 (212 yds)
1988 (120 yds)
1986–89 (390 yds)
LONGEST INTERCEPTION RETURN:
G:
100(TD) Robbie Parry
10/2/2004 vs. Concordia (Wis.)
FUMBLE RECOVERIES
FUMBLE RECOVERIES:
G:
2
Jon Ingram
Tracy Forrest
Ron Dybas
S:
3
Brandon Schweinler
by many
C:
8
Ray Nardi
2002 vs. Lakeland
1992 vs. Olivet Nazarene
1990 vs. Olivet Nazarene
2001 most recent
1986–1989
TACKLES
TOTAL TACKLES:
G:
30
Brian Fetterolf
S:
120
Chris Ferko
Brian Fetterolf
C:
320
Brian Fetterolf
1992 (77 solo; 43 assist)
1986 (74 solo; 46 assist)
1986–1989 (186 solo; 134 assist)
QB SACKS:
G:
6
S:
16
C:
39.5
1999 vs. Concordia (Wis.)
1999
1997–2000
Jeremy Benson
Jeremy Benson
Jeremy Benson
MOST POINTS:
G:
76
2001
S:
363
2004
FEWEST POINTS:
S:
104
1994
vs. Concordia University (Ill.)
(AU 76-CU 0)
11 games, 6-5 record
9 games
GREATEST MARGIN OF VICTORY:
G:
76 pts
2001
vs. Concordia (Ill.) (AU 76, CU 0)
GREATEST MARGIN OF DEFEAT:
G:
62 pts
1986
vs. Benedictine (IBC 62, AU 0)
MOST POINTS, COMBINED:
G:
88
1998
AU 63, Greenville 25
RUSHING
MOST YARDS:
G:
603
2002
S:
2,600
1992
vs. Benedictine
9 games, 291.1 ypg
FEWEST YARDS:
G:
(-2)
9/21/96
vs. Wheaton
MOST ATTEMPTS:
G:
79
1988
S:
581
1999
vs. Knox
2,392 yds./4.1 ypc
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TACKLES
SPARTAN GREATS
Former Spartan Fred
Schuldes was a two-time
team defensive MVP and
voted to All-American
status in 1991. Schuldes
also worked as a graduate
assistant with the Spartans
in 1992, helping with AU’s
linebacker corps.
PASSING
MOST YARDS:
G:
350
2001
S:
1,994
2004
vs. Benedictine
FEWEST YARDS PASSING:
G:
19
1986
S:
573
1994
vs. College of St. Francis
115-42-13
MOST ATTEMPTS:
G:
40
2001
S:
247
2004
vs. Valparaiso
139-247-8
FEWEST ATTEMPTS:
G:
5
2002
S:
92
1992
vs. Benedictine
92-41-5
MOST COMPLETIONS:
G:
21
2001
2002
S:
139
2004
vs. Valparaiso
vs. Lakeland
MOST INTERCEPTIONS:
G:
4
1989
1988
vs. Olivet Nazarene
vs. Taylor
DEFENSE
MOST QB SACKS:
G:
12
1990
S:
37
2004
vs. North Park
YARDAGE
LEAST TOTAL OFFENSE ALLOWED:
G:
-24
1991
vs. Culver-Stockton
S:
1,769
1988
9 games
MOST TOTAL OFFENSE ALLOWED:
G:
671
1993
vs. Drake (447 rush, 224 pass)
S:
3,240
2004
1,418 rush/1,822 pass
LEAST YARDS RUSHING ALLOWED:
G:
-44
1991
vs. Culver-Stockton
S:
635
1999
292 attempts
MOST YARDS RUSHING ALLOWED:
G:
447
1993
vs. Drake (53 att)
S:
1,871
1993
412 attempts
LEAST YARDS PASSING ALLOWED:
G:
15
1989
vs. Olivet Nazarene
S:
893
1991
201-78-11
MOST YARDS PASSING ALLOWED:
G:
346
2001
vs. Greenville
S:
1,972
1999
182-366-16
MISC. RECORDS
BEST RECORD, REGULAR SEASON:
S:
9-0
1992
MOST VICTORIES:
S:
9
1992
9-1 record
MOST LOSSES:
S:
6
1995
3-6 record
LONGEST WIN STREAK:
13 games
SCORING
MOST POINTS ALLOWED:
G:
62
1986
S:
216
2004
vs. Benedictine (BU 62, AU 0)
11 games, 6-5 record
FEWEST POINTS ALLOWED:
S:
76
1992
9 games, 9-0 reg. season record
INTERCEPTIONS
MOST INTERCEPTIONS:
G:
7
1989
1988
S:
30
1988
vs. Taylor
vs. Dubuque
(also had 29 ints. in 1989)
FUMBLE RECOVERIES
MOST FUMBLE RECOVERIES:
G:
4
1990
vs. Olivet Nazarene
S:
24
1989
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AU Football
1991-1992 (began 10/19/91 vs.
North Park; ended on 11/21/92 vs.
Illinois Wesleyan)
LONGEST UNBEATEN STREAK:
14 games
1991-1992 (began with tie vs. Olivet
Nazarene on 10/12/91; ended on
11/21/92 vs. Illinois Wesleyan)
LONGEST LOSING STREAK:
S:
4
1986
MOST SHUTOUTS:
S:
4
2001
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AU Honors and Awards
National Weekly Football Gazette
All-America Team
AvoGrower Consensus
All AmericaTeam
2004
2001
2000
1999
1996
1995
1992
2001
Kip Daniels
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
Ryan Schrader (DB)
Steve Messina (DL)
Bryon Megli (OL)
Kip Daniels (DB)
Jeremy Benson (DT)
Chris Pfalzgraf (QB)
Matt Deegan (DB)
Jason Stransky (LB)
Jason Stransky (LB)
Jeff Ruppert (LB)
Dan Dixon (RB)
Derek Avery (QB)
Chris Ferko (LB)
Fred Schuldes (LB)
Rod Stinson (DB/KR)
Brian Fetterolf (DB)
Joe Nauman (LB)
Keith Russ (LB)
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1989
Josh Lane
Kip Daniels
Jeremy Benson
Jeremy Benson
Drew Avery
Drew Avery
Chris Ferko
Randy Haehnel
Derek Tieman
Rod Stinson
Jim Murchak
Don Brummel
Brian Fetterolf
DL
DB
DL
DL
DB
DB
LB
OT
RB
KR
C
DL
DB
2nd Team
1st Team
2nd Team
1st Team
3rd Team
3rd Team
1st Team;
MVP LB/DB
1st Team
S.M.
S.M.
H.M.
H.M.
1st Team
Chris Ferko
Randy Haehnel
Rod Stinson
Fred Schuldes
LB
OT
KR
LB
2nd Team
3rd Team
2nd Team
H.M.
Drew Avery
Brian Fetterolf
Randy Haehnel
NCAA Division III Pizza Hut
All-America Team
1989
1989
1988
1988
Brian Fetterolf
Troy Hendrix
Brian Fetterolf
Joe Nauman
DB
TE
DB
LB
1st Team
H.M.
2nd Team
H.M.
College Sports Chicago magazine
All-Chicagoland Team
1996
1996
1996
Drew Avery
Jason Stransky
Brandon Kopf
DB
LB
DB
1st Team
1st Team
2nd Team
DB
OL
DB
DL
DB
H.M.
2nd Team
1st Team
3rd Team
H.M.
D3Football.com
All-America Team
2004
2002
2001
2000
1999
Robbie Parry
Bryan Megli
Kip Daniels
Jeremy Benson
Marc Anderson
Hewlett Packard Division II
All-America Team
2002
2001
2001
2000
2000
1999
Bryan Megli
Kip Daniels
Bryan Megli
Jeremy Benson
Jason Nawracaj
Jeremy Benson
OL
DB
OL
DL
LB
DL
3rd Team
1st Team
H.M.
1st Team
H.M.
1st Team
2nd Team
TEAM MVPs
NCAA Division III Champion Products
All-America Team
1992
1992
1990
1991
DB
DEFENSIVE MVPs
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
Josh Lane (DL)
Steve Messina (DL)
Jon Ingram (LB)
Kip Daniels (DB)
Jason Nawracaj (LB)
Jeremy Benson (DT)
Jeremy Benson (DT)
Matt Deegan (DB)
Jason Stransky (LB)
Jason Stransky (LB)
Jeff Ruppert (LB)
Kevin Norwood (DE)
Brad Delphey (DE)
Chris Ferko (LB)
Fred Schuldes (LB)
Fred Schuldes (LB)
Brian Fetterolf (DB)
Joe Nauman (LB)
Joe Nauman (LB)
OFFENSIVE MVPs
Joe Nauman
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986
Ben Adolph (OL)
Geary Pryor (RB)
Bryon Megli (OL)
Paulie Forsythe (WR)
Mylon Jones (RB)
Chris Pfalzgraf (QB)
Chris Kurowski (OL)
Brett Runkle (RB)
Ross Draper (WR)
Rick Natividad (WR)
Andy Silvestri (WR)
Dan Dixon (RB)
Chad Robertson (WR)
Andy Silvestri (WR)
Randy Haehnel (OT)
Derek Tieman (RB)
Scott Denny (OL)
Ron Griffin (TB)
Ron Griffin (TB)
Ron Griffin (TB)
Ron Griffin (TB)
Tim Betustak (FB)
AU Football
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AU Directory
AU Administration
(All numbers are 630 area code)
Sport/Department
Director of Athletics
Athletics Business
Manager
Athletic Trainer
Asst. Athletic Trainer
Baseball
Basketball, Men
Basketball, Women
Cross Country and
Track and Field
Events/Equipment
Manager
Football
Golf, Men
Golf, Women
Soccer, Men
Soccer, Women
Softball
Sports Information
Tennis, Men and Women
Volleyball
Coach/Contact
Mark Walsh
Phone
844-5111
Lisa Wisniowicz
Stevie Baker-Watson
Terry Smith
Shaun Neitzel
James Lancaster
Michelle Roof
844-4574
844-5114
844-6173
844-6515
844-5144
844-5112
James Kluckhohn
844-4573
Jason Smith
Rich Duncan
John Donofrio
Chad Johansen
Pete Watkins
Kanute Drugan
Mike McKenzie
Brian Kipley
Paul Heinkel
Jerry Angle
844-6891
844-5115
844-3855
844-3849
844-5268
844-4207
844-4939
844-7575
844-5152
844-5261
Other Important Numbers
Admission
Alumni Office
Physical Education Office
Campus Safety
Training Room
University Communications
Wellness Center
Brian Kipley
Sports Information
Director
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AU Football
844-5533
844-5486
844-6181
844-5450
844-4891
844-5481
844-5434
Rebecca L. Sherrick
President
Currently in her sixth year as Aurora
University President, Rebecca Sherrick is
a true Spartan booster and often attends
athletic events. She earned her B.A. from
Illinois Wesleyan University and Ph.D.
from Northwestern University.
Andrew Manion
Provost
Previously Dean of the College of Arts
and Sciences from 1998 to 2000, Andrew
Manion earned his B.A. from Saint Norbert
College and his Ph.D. in experimental
psychology from Adelphi University.
Michael Moser
Vice President for Student Life
Michael Moser assumed the duties of Vice
President for Student Life in March 2004.
He has a B.A. from North Central College
and a Master of Divinity from GarrettEvangelical Theological Seminary.
Mark Walsh
Director of Athletics
Mark Walsh was named Director of
Athletics in 1998. Previously, Walsh was
AU’s Head Baseball Coach from 1992-2002
and an Assistant Coach from 1987-1992.
Walsh led the Spartans to nine NIIC
Conference Championships and nine
NCAA Tournament appearances while posting a 320-85
(.790) won-lost record in 10 seasons. Walsh also served as
Assistant Football Coach at AU from 1986-1996 and was
part of the coaching staff who reinstated football after it
had been dropped in 1952. Walsh earned both his bachelor’s
and master’s degrees from Aurora University.
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This Is Aurora University
When you can’t
attend games, catch
ALL the scores on the
SPARTAN SPORTS
HOTLINE
630-844-3838
touchtone phone required
Eckhart Hall
Aurora University traces its origins to the 1893 founding of a seminary in
the small town of Mendota, Ill. Though established initially to prepare graduates
for ministry, the institution soon adopted a broader mission and moved to a
new campus on the western edge of the nearby community of Aurora. With this
change came a different name and a growing enrollment. In 1985, the institution
was rechristened Aurora University.
In 1992, the Aurora and George Williams College traditions blended when the
two institutions entered into the affiliation agreement that paved the way for a
merger eight years later.
Today Aurora University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
of the North Central Association to award degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s,
and doctoral levels. The institution enrolls approximately 4,000 degree-seeking
students a year on its Illinois and Wisconsin campuses. AU offers its undergraduates a wide range of on- and off-campus learning experiences. Students
participate in more than 40 musical, literary, religious, social and service organizations and play active roles in campus governance. The university also fields
18 NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic teams. The Spartans boast a winning
tradition with 37 conference titles in recent years and 32 regular appearances in
national tournaments.
The Alumni Hall of Physical Education features a racquetball court, climbing
wall, complete locker-room facilities, training room, weight room, aerobicactivities room, classroom and coaches’ offices.
At AU, we believe that the educational needs of students are served best
through the formation of strategic partnerships with institutions of like vision,
mission and values. Such collaborations also enhance the well being of the
communities around our campus. For example, our innovative partnership
with the West Aurora School District is recognized nationally as a model for
educational reform. Opening this year is AU’s $13 million facility that will
house this growing collaboration and the students and faculty it nurtures. Our
George Williams Campus at Williams Bay, Wis., is also the scene for important
collaborative efforts. Last year, the residential, conference and academic facility,
developed in partnership with Children’s Oncology Services Inc., opened. In the
years ahead, the new building will serve as the home to the One Step At A Time
Camp for children with cancer and the university’s rapidly growing academic
program.
Aurora University is located in west Aurora, within an hour’s drive of Chicago
and at the western end of the Illinois Research and Development Corridor. It is
accessible via Interstate 88 at the Orchard Road exit.
statistics
highlights
upcoming games
For Complete
NIIC
Conference Standings,
Results, Directions
and News
LOG ON TO
www.niiconline.com
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Aurora University
Spartans
2005 Football Schedule
Date/Day
Sept. 3, Sa
Sept. 10, Sa
Sept. 17, Sa
Sept. 24, Sa
Oct. 1, Sa
Oct. 8, Sa
Oct. 15, Sa
Oct. 22, Sa
Oct. 29, Sa
Nov. 5, Sa
Nov.12, Sa
Opponent
Cornell College
Alma College
Idle
Greenville College*
Concordia (Wis.) University*
Benedictine University*
Concordia (Ill.) University*
Eureka College*
Lakeland College*
MacMurray College*
Valparaiso University
Time
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
Site
Aurora, Ill.
Alma, Mich.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
Aurora, Ill.
Mequon, Wis.
Lisle, Ill.
Aurora, Ill.
Eureka, Ill.
Sheboygan, Wis.
Aurora, Ill.
Aurora, Ill.
Aurora University
Spartans
2006 Football Schedule
Date/Day
Sept. 2, Sa
Sept. 9, Sa
Sept. 16, Sa
Sept. 23, Sa
Sept. 30, Sa
Oct. 7, Sa
Oct. 14, Sa
Oct. 21, Sa
Oct. 28, Sa
Nov. 4, Sa
Nov.11, Sa
Opponent
Rockford College
Coe College
Open Date
MacMurray College*
Greenville College*
Concordia (Wis.) University*
Benedictine University*
Concordia (Ill.) University*
Eureka College*
Lakeland College*
Valparaiso University
Time
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
Site
Aurora, Ill.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
Jacksonville, Ill.
Greenville, Ill.
Aurora, Ill.
Aurora, Ill.
River Forest, Ill.
Aurora, Ill.
Aurora, Ill.
Valparaiso, Ind.
*Illini-Badger Conference Game
All home games in BOLD
All home games are played
on Spartan Field located on
the west side of campus.
347 S. Gladstone Ave.
Aurora, IL 60506-4892
630-844-5533 or
800-742-5281
www. aurora.edu

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