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Athletic Performance Center 1 Welcome to JMU baseball. We have three goals here at JMU that we strive for year in and year out. 1. To get a great degree from a great university. The academics at JMU are nationally ranked and a degree from JMU is priceless. Coach Mac Coach Mac 3. To play at the next level. JMU leads the state and the CAA in number of players who have had the opportunity offices, and indoor workout space. This facility will be a tremendous

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Athletic Performance Center

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Welcome to JMU baseball. We have three goals here at JMU that we strive for year in and year out.

1. To get a great degree from a great university. The academics at JMU are nationally ranked and a degree from JMU is priceless.

2. To win championships. JMU baseball has a storied tradition and has the highest winning percentage in the state of Virginia. Most recently in 2008, the Dukes won the CAA championship and played well in the NCAA regionals. We have won many regular season championships and have attended several NCAA tournaments, including 1983 when the Diamond Dukes advanced to the College World Series. JMU was the first university in Virginia to reach Omaha.

3. To play at the next level. JMU leads the state and the CAA in number of players who have had the opportunity

to play professional baseball. JMU has produced 78 players in its 40-year existence who have gone on to play professionally, with 11 of those reaching the Major Leagues. We are excited to move into brand-new Veterans Memorial Park in 2010. The new state-of-the-art facility will house the entire program and all of its needs, including locker rooms, training rooms, weight room, team room, study hall area, coaches offices, and indoor workout space. This facility will be a tremendous step in the growth of our program.

It’s an exciting time for JMU baseball as we take the next step into the new millennium.

Go Dukes!

Coach Mac

Welcome to JMU baseball. We have three goals here at JMU that we strive for year in and year out.

1. To get a great degree from a great university. The academics at JMU are nationally ranked and a degree from JMU is priceless.

and has the highest winning percentage in the state of Virginia. Most recently in 2008, the Dukes won the CAA championship

3. To play at the next level. JMU leads the state and the CAA in number of players who have had the opportunity

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Coach Mac

tournaments, including 1983 when the Diamond Dukes advanced to the College World Series. JMU was the first university in Virginia to reach

3. To play at the next level. JMU leads the state and the CAA in number of players who have had the opportunity

to play professional baseball. JMU has produced 78 players in its 40-year existence who have gone on to play professionally, with 11 of those reaching the Major Leagues. We are excited to move into brand-new Veterans Memorial Park in 2010. The new state-of-the-art facility will house the entire program and all of its needs, including locker rooms,

offices, and indoor workout space. This facility will be a tremendous

It’s an exciting time for JMU baseball as we take the next step into the new

Fri. Feb. 19 MARIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.Sat. Feb. 20 MARIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m.Sun. Feb. 21 MARIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m.Tues. Feb. 23 RADFORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.

Baseball at the Beach, BB&T Coastal Field, Myrtle Beach, S.C.Fri. Feb. 26 at Coastal Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.Sat. Feb. 27 vs. N.C. State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3:30 p.m.Sun. Feb. 28 vs. UC Irvine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.Tues. March 2 at Virginia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.Wed. March 3 LONGWOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.Fri. March 5 at North Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.Sat. March 6 vs. Alcorn State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.Sun. March 7 at Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m.Tues. March 9 at Stetson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 p.m.Thur. March 11 at North Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.Fri. March 12 vs. Illinois State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.Sat. March 13 at North Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.Sun. March 14 vs. Illinois State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.Tues. March 16 LIBERTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.Wed. March 17 VIRGINIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.Fri. March 19 *TOWSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 p.m.Sat. March 20 *TOWSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 p.m.Sun. March 21 *TOWSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m.Tues. March 23 MARYLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 p.m.Wed. March 24 VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE . . . . . . . .6:30 p.m.Fri. March 26 *at George Mason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:30 p.m.Sat. March 27 *at George Mason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m.Sun. March 28 *at George Mason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m.Wed. March 31 at Longwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m.Fri. April 2 *at Old Dominion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.

Sat. April 3 *at Old Dominion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.Sun. April 4 *at Old Dominion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m.Wed. April 7 at Virginia Military Institute . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m.Fri. April 9 *WILLIAM AND MARY . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 p.m.Sat. April 10 *WILLIAM AND MARY . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 p.m.Sun. April 11 *WILLIAM AND MARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m.Tues. April 13 at Radford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m.Fri. April 16 *UNC WILMINGTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 p.m.Sat. April 17 *UNC WILMINGTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 p.m.Sun. April 18 *UNC WILMINGTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m.Wed. April 21 at Liberty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m.Sat. April 24 at Kennesaw State (DH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m.Sun. April 25 at Kennesaw State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NoonWed. April 28 at Maryland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.Fri. April 30 *DELAWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 p.m.Sat. May 1 *DELAWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 p.m.Sun. May 2 *DELAWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m.Wed. May 12 at Monmouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m.Fri. May 14 *at Hofstra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m.Sat. May 15 *at Hofstra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m.Sun. May 16 *at Hofstra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m.Tues. May 18 at East Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.Fri. May 21 *VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.Sat. May 22 *VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.Sun. May 23 *VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH . . . . . . . . 2 p.m.Thur.-Sat. May 27-29 at CAA Tournament (Top 4 teams), Wilmington, N.C.

Home games in CAPS*denotes conference game

2010 Schedule

A Message from the Coach

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JMU BaseballThis Is...

This is JMU Baseball Past, Present, and FutureJames Madison University’s baseball program has been in existence for 33 seasons at the

NCAA Division I level. In that short amount of time, the program under the direction of first head coach Brad Babcock, head coaches Ray Heatwole and Kevin Anderson, and currently head coach Joe “Spanky” McFarland has been a player in the Colonial Athletic Association, regionally, and on the national level.

With one CAA tournament championship, five conference regular season championships, eight NCAA regional appearances and a trip to Omaha for the College of World Series, the program truly is stacked with winning tradition.

Being hidden away in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of western Virginia hasn’t kept professional baseball scouts from discovering the wealth of quality athletes in the JMU baseball program. More than 78 players have had the opportunity to play at the next level, with 11 players reaching Major League Baseball.

Team work is a staple at JMU, yet there have been several baseball players who have won individual awards along the way. JMU has produced 14 All-Americans, nine freshmen All-Americans, and 51 All East Region players. Both Eddie Kim and Kellen Kulbacki were two-time CAA Player of the Year honorees and Kulbacki was tabbed the National Division I Player of the Year after his amazing 2006 season. With the CAA celebrating its 25th year, Kulbacki, Kim, Greg Miller, and Dana Allison were named this year to the league’s 25th anniversary team.

Academically, JMU has grown from a small college to a major university that is highly rated by all of the publications whose job it is to rank the various aspects of higher education.

Going into the 2010 season, 23 of 29 players return with many guys still around who helped win the 2008 CAA title. The talent is stocked with three consecutive top-ranked recruiting classes. The pitching staff is anchored by All-CAA players Kevin Munson, Turner Phelps, and Trevor Knight along with two players who red-shirted in 2009. The Dukes return experience at every position on the field, led by Knight, Matt Townsend, Matt Browning, David Herbek, and Mike Fabiaschi. The pieces are in place for big things for JMU baseball in 2010.

The fall season was tremendously successful, on the field, in the classroom, and in the weight room, as the present team as a group got after it and worked extremely hard. It’s not easy to be a member of the JMU baseball program. There are 6 a.m. workouts, challenging academics, and long, hard practices that will test even the most committed. The lessons learned are invaluable and will carry you through life.

The future of the JMU baseball program is bright. This year will be the first for a brand new, state-of-the-art facility in Veterans Memorial Park. The coach’s offices, locker room, team room, weight room, training room, and indoor practice facility have been relocated to Memorial Hall, which is located about 100 yards from the new stadium. This is a giant step toward the goal of James Madison University taking a leap forward in the national rankings in baseball.

I invite you to learn more about our program by visiting our web page at JMUSports.com or by attending one of our outstanding sum-mer or winter camps. My staff and I look forward to spending time with you as you make your academic and athletic choices in the near future.

Sincerely,

Coach MacJoe “Spanky” McFarland, Head Coach

Sincerely,

This is JMU Baseball Past, Present, and FutureJames Madison University’s baseball program has been in existence for 33 seasons at the

NCAA Division I level. In that short amount of time, the program under the direction of first head coach Brad Babcock, head coaches Ray Heatwole and Kevin Anderson, and currently head coach Joe “Spanky” McFarland has been a player in the Colonial Athletic Association,

With one CAA tournament championship, five conference regular season championships, eight NCAA regional appearances and a trip to Omaha for the College of World Series, the

Being hidden away in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of western Virginia hasn’t kept professional baseball scouts from discovering the wealth of quality athletes in the JMU baseball program. More than 78 players have had the opportunity to play at the next

have won individual awards along the way. JMU has produced 14 All-Americans, nine freshmen All-Americans, and 51 All East Region players. Both Eddie Kim and Kellen Kulbacki were two-time CAA Player of the Year honorees and Kulbacki was tabbed

Academically, JMU has grown from a small college to a major university that is highly rated by all of the

Going into the 2010 season, 23 of 29 players return with many guys still around who helped win the 2008 CAA title. The talent is stocked with three consecutive top-ranked recruiting classes. The pitching staff is anchored by All-CAA players Kevin Munson, Turner Phelps, and Trevor Knight along with two players who red-shirted in 2009. The Dukes return experience at every position on the field, led by Knight, Matt Townsend, Matt Browning, David Herbek, and Mike Fabiaschi. The pieces are in place for big things for

The fall season was tremendously successful, on the field,

team as a group got after it and worked extremely hard. It’s not easy to be a member of the JMU baseball program. There are 6 a.m. workouts, challenging academics, and long, hard practices that will test even the most committed. The lessons

The future of the JMU baseball program is bright. This year

Veterans Memorial Park. The coach’s offices, locker room, team room, weight room, training room, and indoor practice facility have been relocated to Memorial Hall, which is located about 100 yards from the new stadium. This is a giant step toward the goal of James Madison University taking a leap forward in the national rankings in

I invite you to learn more about our program by visiting our web page at JMUSports.com or by attending one of our outstanding sum-mer or winter camps. My staff and I look forward to spending time with you as you make your academic and athletic choices in the near future.

CAA title. The talent is stocked with three consecutive top-ranked recruiting classes. The pitching staff is

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Matt Townsend

Kyle Hoffman

Trevor Knight

Kevin Munson

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ParkVeterans Memorial

• In the early spring of 2010, JMU completed construction on a $9.5 million baseball and softball complex located next to Memorial Hall.

• Project included a $1 million interior renovation to Memorial Hall that covered new offices for coaches, locker rooms, team rooms, areas for strength and conditioning as well as sports medicine, indoor practice space, and batting cages.

• Stadium includes lights, press box, sunken dugouts, chair-back seating, and state-of-the-art sound system.

• Playing surface consists entirely of Field turf with the exception of pitching mound and home plate.

• Built on the same site as the old Veterans Memorial Stadium, which opened in 1949. The stadium name endured in order to honor all veterans of foreign wars from Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.

• Facility entrance includes a monument to war veterans. The monument was dedicated on Veterans Day weekend in the Fall of 2009.

exception of pitching mound and home plate.• Built on the same site as the old Veterans Memorial

Stadium, which opened in 1949. The stadium name endured in order to honor all veterans of

Veterans Day weekend in the Fall of

“I think the new facility will be one of the top facilities in the CAA and the entire Mid-Atlantic region. We look forward to taking the next step in the growth of our program.”

Spanky McFarland, JMU baseball coach

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Joe “Spanky” McFarlandHead Coach13th SeasonHillsdale College ‘76• 373-307-2 in 12 seasons as JMU head coach• 2002 CAA Coach of the Year• Two-time Louisville Slugger conference Coach of the Year (’02, ’06)• 2008 VaSID Virginia Coach of the Year• 2008 College Coach of the Year by Middle Atlantic Baseball Scouts Association• 5-4 extra-inning win over #3 Virginia in 2007 was highest-ranked win in JMU history• One CAA championship• Two CAA regular-season first-place finishes• Three CAA championship game appearances• Four CAA Player of the Year awards• Six All-Americans, six freshmen All-Americans• Set school record with 44 wins in 2002 and finished 27th in final NCAA RPI• 19 players have been drafted and 27 signed pro contracts during JMU tenure• 10 draftees went in first six rounds• Head coach at Northern Illinois

from 1991-97• Other assistant positions at

South Florida, Georgia Tech, Florida State, Appalachian State, and Hillsdale College.

• Head coach at Kellogg C.C. 1979-80.

Joe “Spanky” McFarlandHead Coach13th SeasonHillsdale College ‘76• 373-307-2 in 12 seasons as JMU head coach• 2002 CAA Coach of the Year• Two-time Louisville Slugger conference Coach of the Year (’02, ’06)• 2008 VaSID Virginia Coach of the Year• 2008 College Coach of the Year by Middle Atlantic Baseball Scouts Association• 5-4 extra-inning win over #3 Virginia in 2007 was highest-ranked win in JMU history• One CAA championship• Two CAA regular-season first-place finishes• Three CAA championship game appearances• Four CAA Player of the Year awards• Six All-Americans, six freshmen All-Americans• Set school record with 44 wins in 2002 and finished 27th in final NCAA RPI

from 1991-97• Other assistant positions at

South Florida, Georgia Tech, Florida State, Appalachian State, and Hillsdale College.

first six rounds• Head coach at Northern Illinois

from 1991-97• Other assistant positions at

South Florida, Georgia Tech, Florida State, Appalachian State, and Hillsdale College.

Spanky McFarland’s “Coaching Pitchers, Third Edition” is an excellent instructional resource on the most important aspect of the sport of baseball. It is available in book-stores or by calling (800) 747-4457 as well as online at www.humankinetics.com.“Spanky’s teaching went beyond those of physical development. He also instilled in me a confident and aggressive mental approach to pitching, a true necessity in developing a pitcher’s physical talents to his fullest.”

Kevin Brown Former Major League pitcher

StaffEnergetic Coaching

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McFarland’s History of Developing Pitchers• 32 years of college coaching• 63 pitchers who have signed

pro contracts (2 per year)• 56 of the 63 pitchers were

not previously drafted (89 percent)

• 11 of the 63 have reached the Major Leagues

• All 11 Major Leaguers were not previously drafted

• Coached five teams to a national top 10 finish in ERA

• 12 NCAA postseason appearances

• Author of “Coaching Pitchers” with over 40,000 copies sold

• Author of 16 articles on pitching• Featured speaker on pitching at nine national conventions• Featured speaker on pitching 23 times at state conventions in 17 states• Six current Major League pitchers attended a Spanky McFarland Pitching Camp• Five former pitchers are now coaches in college or professional baseball• Three former pitchers are professional scouts• Five former pitchers are now coaches in college or professional baseball• Three former pitchers are professional scouts

McFarland’s History of Developing Pitchers• 32 years of college coaching• 63 pitchers who have signed

pro contracts (2 per year)• 56 of the 63 pitchers were

not previously drafted (89

• 11 of the 63 have reached

• Coached five teams to a

• Author of “Coaching Pitchers” with

• Author of 16 articles on pitching• Featured speaker on pitching at nine national conventions

JMU head coach Spanky McFarland with daughter Tara, son Tyler, and wife Deb.

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Jay SullengerAssociate Head Coach10th SeasonLiberty ‘00• Promoted to associate head coach prior to helping team to 2008 CAA championship• Third base coach, hitting coach, and works with infielders.• Produced three straight recruiting classes ranked top in the CAA and top 100 nationally by Collegiate Baseball from 2006-2008• 2009 team led the CAA in batting average (.330) and 25th nationally while also 14th in NCAA in steals per game (2.0)• 2008 team ranked top four in the CAA in most every offensive category and set program record for fielding percentage. Dukes were 18th nationally in slugging.• In 2007 team finished in top half of CAA in both batting and fielding while ranking second in on-base %, home runs, walks, and fourth in slugging.• 2006 squad led league in batting and on-base % while ranking second in runs, hits, doubles, homers, RBIs, walks, and slugging. Dukes also ranked second in fielding.• Started as

volunteer coach in 2001 and has worked his way up.

• M.S. in kinesiology from JMU in 2003.• Worked one season with Tampa Bay Devil Rays.• Played collegiately at Liberty.• Best collegiate season in 2000, hit .327 with 12

doubles, five triples, two home runs, and 26 steals.

Jay SullengerAssociate Head Coach10th SeasonLiberty ‘00• Promoted to associate head coach prior to helping team to 20championship• Third base coach, hitting coach, and works with infielders.• Produced three straight recruiting classes ranked top in tand top 100 nationally by Collegiate Baseball from 2006-2008• 2009 team led the CAA in batting average (.330) and 25th nationally while also 14th in NCAA in steals per game (2.0)• 2008 team ranked top four in the CAA in most every offensivcategory and set program record for fielding percentage. Dukes were 18th nationally in slugging.• In 2007 team finished in top half of CAA in both batting and fielding while ranking second in on-base %, home runs, walks, and fourth in slugging.• 2006 squad led league in batting and on-base % while ranking second

volunteer coach in 2001 and has worked his way up.

• M.S. in kinesiology from JMU in 2003.• Worked one season with Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

• 2006 squad led league in batting and on-base % while ranking second in runs, hits, doubles, homers, RBIs, walks, and slugging. Dukes also ranked second

volunteer coach in 2001 and

• Worked one season with Tampa Bay Devil Rays.JMU associate head coach Jay Sullenger with wife Erin and children Hannah, Rea-gan, and Eli.

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steals.

StaffEnergetic Coaching

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Ted White Assistant CoachThird SeasonLouisiana-Monroe ‘02• Pitching coach working directly with catchers

and pitchers.• Under his tutelage, JMU led the CAA in

strikeouts and top four in ERA and opponent batting average in 2008 championship season.

• Dukes ranked 24th nationally in strikeouts per nine innings in 2009 and 34th in 2008.

• JMU pitchers hurled two complete games in 2008 CAA tournament and had three of the five starters to last at least seven innings.

• Previous assistant positions at McNeese State, Pittsburgh, Gulf Coast C.C., and LSU.

• Pitching coach for Front Royal Cardinals in Valley League in summer 2006.

• Played collegiately at Louisiana-Monroe and named all-conference at both catcher and third base.

• Pitching coach working directly with catchers

• Under his tutelage, JMU led the CAA in strikeouts and top four in ERA and opponent

• Dukes ranked 24th nationally in strikeouts per nine innings in 2009 and 34th in 2008.

games in 2008 CAA tournament and had three of the five starters to last at least

McNeese State, Pittsburgh, Gulf Coast

Cardinals in Valley League in summer 2006.• Played collegiately at Louisiana-Monroe and named all-

conference at both catcher and third base.

Jason Middleton Assistant CoachSecond SeasonUniversity of Science and Arts (Okla.)• First base coach, works with outfielders and hitting.• Previously assistant coach at Redlands Community College in El Reno, Okla.• Also assistant positions at Kansas City Kansas C.C. and North Alabama

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Jason Middleton Assistant CoachSecond SeasonUniversity of Science and Arts (Okla.)• First base coach, works with outfielders and hitting.• Previously assistant coach at Redlands Community College in El Reno, Okla.• Also assistant positions at Kansas City Kansas C.C. and North Alabama

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No. Name Pos. El. Ht. Wt. B/T Hometown/High School/College1 David Herbek SS Jr. 6-1 175 R/R Haymarket, Va./Battlefield2 Trevor Knight RHP/UT r-Jr. 5-11 180 R/R Charlottesville, Va./St. Anne’s-Belfield3 Jake Lowery C So. 6-0 195 L/R Midlothian, Va./Cosby4 Matt Browning OF/3B Sr. 6-0 210 R/R Mystic, Conn./Fitch5 Ian Haynes OF So. 5-11 160 R/R Danville, Va./Tunstall6 Alex Foltz OF Sr. 6-0 205 R/R Mathias, W.Va./East Hardy7 Bradley Shaban INF Fr. 6-0 187 L/R Midlothian, Va./Cosby8 McKinnon Langston 3B Jr. 5-10 190 R/R Tallahassee, Fla./North Florida Christian

10 Cole McInturff OF Fr. 5-11 175 L/L Centreville, Va./Westfield11 Matt Townsend OF/P r-Sr. 5-11 190 R/R Lorton, Va./Hayfield12 Mike Fabiaschi 2B Sr. 5-11 185 R/R Torrington, Conn./Torrington13 Alex Valadja LHP Jr. 6-1 185 L/L Pittsburgh, Pa./North Catholic14 Brett Garner C r-Sr. 5-11 195 R/R Burke, Va./Lake Braddock15 Johnny Bladel OF/RHP Fr. 6-0 180 R/R Ashburn, Va./Stone Bridge18 Beau Banglesdorf OF r-So. 5-10 190 L/R Stafford, Va./Mountain View19 Shaun Villenave OF r-Sr. 5-10 190 S/R Williamsburg, Va./Jamestown/

Christopher Newport 20 Matt Tenaglia 1B/3B/OF Fr. 6-2 205 L/R Doylestown, Pa./Central Bucks East 21 David Edwards RHP/UT Sr. 6-1 185 R/R Ocala, Fla./ St. Cloud /Polk C.C. 22 D.J. Brown RHP Fr. 6-4 175 R/R Locust Grove, Va./Orange County 23 Billy Logan C Fr. 6-0 200 R/R Greenup, Ky./Greenup County 24 Kyle Hoffman RHP r-Jr. 6-3 220 R/R Reading, Pa./Twin Valley 25 Scott Mayer LHP So. 6-1 185 R/L Waterford, Va./Loudoun Valley 27 Kent Burford UT Sr. 5-11 180 S/R Waynesboro, Va./Stuarts Draft/ Lenoir C.C. 28 Evan Scott RHP/1B So. 6-3 205 R/R Haymarket, Va./Battlefield 29 Sean Tierney LHP r-So. 6-5 210 L/L Midlothian, Va./Clover Hill/Virginia 30 Jason Kuhn LHP r-Sr. 6-2 205 L/L Stafford, Va./Brooke Point 31 Turner Phelps RHP Jr. 6-3 220 R/R Roanoke, Va./Lord Botetourt 32 Josh Futter RHP So. 6-2 205 R/R Columbia, Md./Wilde Lake 34 Mickey White OF r-So. 6-3 200 R/R Earlysville, Va./Albemarle/Virginia Tech 36 Nick Slogik RHP Fr. 6-6 225 R/R Strongsville, Ohio/St. Edward 37 James Weiner LHP Jr. 6-0 175 L/L Charlottesville, Va./St. Anne’s-Belfield 38 Kevin Munson RHP Jr. 6-2 205 R/R Roanoke, Va./Cave SpringHead Coach: Spanky McFarland (17)Associate Head Coach: Jay Sullenger (9)Assistant Coaches: Ted White (16), Jason Middleton (33)Athletic Trainers: Tom Kuster, Jon LeonardManagers: David Warner, Cole GettisCaptains: Mike Fabiaschi, David Herbek

Baseball Dukes2009-10

Athletic Trainers: Tom Kuster, Jon LeonardManagers: David Warner, Cole GettisCaptains: Mike Fabiaschi, David Herbek

First Row (L to R): Mike Fabiaschi, McKin-non Langston, Ian Haynes, Kent Burford, Bradley Shaban, Johnny Bladel, Scott Mayer. Second Row (L to R): manager David Warner, Matt Browning, Brett Garner, Jake Lowery, Matt Townsend, Shaun Villenave, James Weiner, Alex Valadja, David Edwards, Beau Bangles-dorf, Billy Logan, manager Cole Gettis. Third Row (L to R): Kevin Munson, Kyle Hoffman, Cole Mc-Inturff, Trevor Knight, Jason Kuhn, Josh Futter, Alex Foltz, Matt Tena-glia. Fourth Row (L to R): assistant coach Jason Middleton, associate head coach Jay Sullenger, Evan Scott, Nick Slogik, D.J. Brown, Turner Phelps, David Herbek, assistant coach Ted White, head coach Spanky McFar-land. Not pictured: Sean Tierney.

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Athletes

27 Kent BurfordSenior Infield/OutfieldWaynesboro, Va./Stuarts Draft/Lenoir C.C.Economics major• Made JMU career debut

as a pinch-hitter against Kentucky.

• Earned all-star and all-league honors with the Staunton Braves in the Valley League after leading the Braves and ranking third in the VBL with a .348 average and sixth with 38 runs scored.

• Runner-up at the National Junior College World Series as a sophomore at Lenoir Community College.

• Led the NJCAA in batting average (.478) and finished third in stolen bases (48) as a freshman at Lenoir.

Year G/GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG.2009 28/11 52 11 14 2 0 2 7 2-2 2 13 .269Total 28/11 52 11 14 2 0 2 7 2-2 2 13 .269

21 David Edwards Senior Right-handed pitcher/utility playerOcala, Fla./St. Cloud/Polk C.C.Business Management major• Made JMU career debut

as an outfielder against Southern Illinois.

• Made pitching debut and recorded first career victory in a win over Liberty.

• Hit .321 as a sophomore at Polk Community College (Fla.) with 2.32 ERA on mound

Year G/GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG.2009 2/1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0 1 .000Total 2/1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0 1 .000Year G/GS CG SHO IP H R ER ERA SO BB W L PCT2008 14/7 0 0 37.1 56 41 40 9.64 21 19 4 1 .800Career 14/7 0 0 37.1 56 41 40 9.64 21 19 4 1 .800

4 Matt BrowningSenior Outfield/Third BaseMystic, Conn./FitchManagement major• Preseason All-CAA 2010 after Second Team All-CAA in 2009.• Top 10 in CAA in average, hits, doubles, and RBIs.• Has 134 career starts, including all 54 games as a junior.• Earned CAA Player of the Week on March 16.• Hit .370 in seven postseason games in 2008.• Louisville Slugger/Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American and

CAA All-Rookie in 2007.Year G/GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG.2007 41/22 107 15 42 10 0 4 31 1-6 9 17 .3932008 58/58 224 45 64 15 3 8 37 8-13 19 40 .2862009 54/54 218 49 82 19 0 9 59 14-18 25 33 .376Total 153/134 549 109 188 44 3 21 127 23-37 53 90 .342

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14 Brett GarnerRedshirt senior CatcherBurke, Va./Lake BraddockKinesiology major (sports management)• Returns for fifth year following a senior season limited to 10 games by

injury.• Active seven-game hitting streak at season’s end. • Started 39 games at catcher in 2008 with six doubles, two triples, and

four homers.• Starting catcher in 2008 CAA championship win over Towson and

NCAA win over Charlotte.• Shared starting catcher duties as a sophomore with 32 starts and

career-best seven doublesYear G/GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG 2006 27/10 54 15 14 3 0 2 15 4-4 6 12 .2592007 45/32 129 21 31 7 0 4 20 4-4 18 30 .2402008 52/39 149 29 38 6 2 4 23 0-2 24 37 .2552009 10/9 29 6 8 2 1 1 7 1-2 7 2 .276Total 134/90 361 71 91 18 3 11 65 9-12 55 81 .252

12 Mike FabiaschiSenior Second BaseTorrington, Conn./TorringtonBusiness major• Honorable mention

preseason All-CAA after First Team All-CAA in 2009.

• Team captain.• Started all 54 games as a

junior, all but one at second base.

• 18-game hitting streak in 2009.

• Started 37 games at shortstop before injuries cut sophomore season short.

• Earned all-star honors with the Danbury Westerners in the New England Collegiate Baseball League.

Year G/GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG.2007 46/28 133 26 34 5 1 2 22 4-7 13 40 .2562008 41/37 113 20 28 2 1 1 20 3-5 21 26 .2482009 54/54 204 40 67 9 1 3 32 13-17 21 34 .328Total 141/119 450 86 129 16 3 6 74 20-29 55 100 .287

Athletes

6 Alex FoltzSenior OutfieldMathias, W.Va./East HardyKinesiology major (sports management)• Third Team All-CAA in 2009.• Led JMU in conference

games with .412 average.• Third Team All-CAA in 2008

and CAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player.

• Ranked top 15 in CAA in 2008 in batting average, triples, walks, and steals.

• Ping!Baseball Freshman All-Ping! In 2007 after leading CAA with 20 steals.

Year G/GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG.2007 52/50 175 33 54 9 2 2 15 20-28 19 17 .3092008 55/53 214 57 76 13 4 7 38 19-25 38 30 .3552009 43/43 168 46 59 13 2 3 23 14-16 22 15 .351Total 150/146 557 136 189 35 8 12 76 53-69 79 62 .339

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30 Jason KuhnRedshirt senior Left-handed pitcherStafford, Va./Brooke PointHistory major• Career highs with 17 appearances

and 28 1/3 innings in 2009.• Picked up first career save with

3.2 innings at Mt. St. Mary’s as a junior.

• CAA Pitcher of the Week and Ping!Baseball Spotlight Performance of the Week in 2008 after retiring all 21 batters faced over two games.

• Won first collegiate game in relief against George Washington as a sophomore.

• Redshirted 2007 season.Year G/ GS CG SHO IP H R ER ERA SO BB W L PCT2006 8/0 0 0 7 11 7 7 9.00 1 7 0 0 .0002007 Did not play2008 10/0 0 0 14 14 12 11 7.07 10 1 1 0 1.002009 17/0 0 0 28 1/3 31 27 24 7.62 19 12 0 0 .000Total 35/0 0 0 49 1/3 56 46 42 7.66 30 20 1 0 1.00

19 Shaun VillenaveRedshirt senior OutfieldWilliamsburg, Va./JamestownFinance major/Spanish minor• .636 on-base percentage with

six hits, five walks, and three hit by pitches in 22 plate appearances.

• Lone start of 2009 season in hometown at William & Mary with two walks and a run.

• Redshirted true freshman season at Christopher Newport University.

• Played one year for JMU club team prior to joining the Dukes.

Year G/GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG.2008 27/4 18 8 3 0 0 0 0 1-2 2 4 .1672009 20/1 14 9 6 0 0 0 0 0-0 5 0 .429Total 47/5 32 17 9 0 0 0 0 1-2 7 4 .281

11 Matt TownsendRedshirt senior OutfieldLorton, Va./HayfieldBusiness Management major• Collegiate Baseball

preseason First Team All-American.

• First Team All-CAA and First Team All-East Region in 2009 after missing most of 2008 due to injury.

• Tied JMU & CAA records with a 34-game hitting streak.

• Led JMU in average (.390) and home runs (17).

• Ranked top 10 in CAA in average, hits, runs, homers, RBIs, steals, total bases, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage.

• On JMU season charts, ranked seventh in homers, 10th in total bases, and fourth in HBP (13).

Year G/GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG.2006 47/15 76 23 23 4 1 2 8 3-5 8 13 .3032007 25/16 56 14 15 4 0 3 9 2-3 6 14 .2682008 13/13 44 10 16 4 0 2 7 6-6 8 11 .3642009 53/53 205 60 80 17 1 17 59 17-22 28 28 .390Total 138/97 381 107 134 29 2 24 83 28-36 50 66 .352

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Athletes1 David HerbekJunior ShortstopHaymarket, Va./BattlefieldBusiness administration major• Preseason All-CAA and listed

as a top player to watch in the CAA by Collegiate Baseball.

• Team Captain.• Listed on the midseason

watch list in 2009 for the Brooks Wallace Award for the nation’s best shortstop.

• Ranked top 10 in CAA in hits, doubles, steals, total bases, and slugging.

• Tied JMU record for season sacrifice flies with seven.

• Played summer 2009 for Harwich Mariners in the Cape Cod League.• CAA All-Rookie in 2008.Year G/GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG.2008 46/31 124 26 38 11 0 3 18 5-6 8 21 .3062009 53/53 211 55 78 20 3 10 54 18-21 25 32 .370Total 99/84 335 81 116 31 3 13 72 23-27 33 53 .346

24 Kyle HoffmanRedshirt Junior Right-handed pitcherReading, Pa./Twin ValleyKinesiology major (sports management)• Redshirted 2009 season due to

injury.• Listed as a top player to watch in

the CAA by Collegiate Baseball prior to injury.

• Ranked top eight in the CAA in 2008 in innings pitched, strikeouts, and wins.

• Tied a career high with nine strikeouts against ODU in 2008.

• Has been a weekend starter during each healthy season of his JMU career.

Year G/GS CG SHO IP H R ER ERA SO BB W L PCT2007 16/10 1 0 60 1/3 83 56 42 6.27 50 25 4 4 .5002008 16/13 0 0 85 1/3 101 66 63 6.64 75 29 6 5 .5452009 Medical redshirtTotal 32/23 1 0 145 2/3 184 122 105 6.49 125 54 10 9 .526

2 Trevor KnightRedshirt junior Right-handed pitcher/utility playerCharlottesville, Va./St. Anne’s-BelfieldKinesiology major (sports management)• 2010 CAA Preseason Player of the Year.• First Team All-CAA utility player and All-Region as a sophomore.• Ranked top 10 in CAA in average, hits, runs, home runs, total bases, and

slugging.• 21-game hitting streak in 2009.• Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American in 2008.• Went 2-0 with a 2.89 ERA in seven appearances over 9 1/3 innings for the

Bourne Braves in the summer of 2009 and helped lead them to their first-ever Cape Cod League championship.

Year G/GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG.2008 43/22 111 19 40 7 0 3 28 6-8 13 15 .3602009 52/50 223 60 84 13 2 14 55 15-18 19 23 .377Total 95/72 334 79 124 20 2 17 83 21-26 32 38 .371Year G/GS CG SHO IP H R ER ERA SO BB W L PCT2008 20/0 0 0 31 2/3 33 22 22 6.25 47 8 7 3 .7002009 13/3 0 0 41 2/3 39 22 20 4.32 56 18 3 2 .600Total 33/3 0 0 73 1/3 72 44 42 5.15 103 23 10 5 .667

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8 McKinnon LangstonJunior Third baseTallahassee, Fla./North Florida ChristianIntegrated science and technology major• Had a ten game hit streak from March 8 through March 21.• 90 career starts with .296 average through two seasons.• CAA All-Rookie Team.• CAA Rookie of the Week twice during 2008 season.• Played summer 2009 in Valley League with New Market Rebels.Year G/GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG.2008 50/44 170 34 52 16 1 1 36 2-5 21 23 .3062009 48/46 168 28 48 11 1 2 29 2-3 22 30 .286Total 98/90 338 62 100 27 2 3 65 4-8 43 53 .296

38 Kevin MunsonJunior Right-handed pitcherRoanoke, Va./Cave SpringKinesiology major (sports management)• Listed on preseason watch list for NCBWA Stopper of the Year Award.• Preseason CAA Pitcher of the Year by Collegiate Baseball.• Identified as the 52nd-rated draft-eligible player in the country by PGCrosschecker.com.• First Team All-CAA relief pitcher and First Team All-East Region.• Tied JMU record for season saves (9) while leading CAA and ranking 37th in NCAA.• Named to Western Team for

Cape Cod League All-Star Game in Fenway Park while leading Bourne Braves to CCL title.

Year G/GS CG SHO IP H R ER ERA SO BB W L PCT.2008 21/0 0 0 31 2/3 24 11 10 2.84 34 9 2 0 1.002009 24/0 0 0 47 1/3 38 17 15 2.85 67 23 3 3 .500Total 45/0 0 0 79 62 28 25 2.85 101 32 5 3 .625

31 Turner PhelpsJunior Right-handed pitcherRoanoke, Va./Lord BotetourtHistory major• Preseason honorable mention

All-CAA• Second Team All-East Region

by ABCA and Second Team All-CAA.

• Second in CAA history in career winning percentage (16-2, .889).

• Top 10 in CAA in wins, innings, strikeouts, starts, shutouts, and complete games

• Preseason watch list for Brooks Wallace Award for national player of the year as a sophomore.

• Alternate for Cape Cod League All-Star Game while also leading Bourne Braves to first-ever CCL title.

Year G/GS CG SHO IP H R ER ERA SO BB W L PCT.2008 21/5 1 0 76 2/3 62 36 33 3.87 86 45 8 0 1.002009 13/13 2 1 82 2/3 90 60 49 5.33 90 41 8 2 .800Total 34/18 3 1 159 1/3 152 96 82 4.63 176 86 16 2 .889

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Athletes13 Alex ValadjaJunior Left-handed pitcherPittsburgh, Pa./North CatholicBusiness management major• Picked up first career win on the road versus Stetson by throwing 5 2/3

innings and striking out six.• Career-high nine strikeouts as a sophomore in a win against

Northeastern.• Compiled a 5.40 ERA in 10 relief appearances spanning 15 innings with

the New Bedford Bay Sox in the New England Collegiate Baseball League this summer.

• Limited for much of freshman season, but started and excelled against potent South Carolina team in NCAA Regional.

Year G/GS CG SHO IP H R ER ERA SO BB W L PCT.2008 6/5 0 0 21 2/3 35 29 28 11.63 16 16 0 0 .0002009 15/10 0 0 49 1/3 60 53 44 8.03 54 35 4 4 .500Total 21/15 0 0 71 95 82 72 9.13 70 51 4 4 .500

18 Beau BanglesdorfRedshirt sophomore OutfieldStafford, Va./Mountain View/TowsonMedia Arts and Design major (journalism)• Earned All-District Honorable

Mention and was named team captain.

• Four year All-Academic baseball team.

• Began college at Towson before transferring to JMU.

37 James WeinerJunior Left-handed pitcherCharlottesville, Va./St. Anne’s-BelfieldKinesiology major (sports management)• 21 relief appearances as a sophomore.• Pitched three shutout innings for a save against Liberty as a sophomore.• First collegiate save against George Washington as a freshman.• Had a 3.38 ERA in 22 appearances for the New Market Rebels of the summer Valley League.

Year G/GS CG SHO IP H R ER ERA SO BB W L PCT.2008 14/0 0 0 24 24 21 19 7.13 11 13 0 0 .0002009 21/1 0 0 29 39 35 30 9.31 20 13 2 2 .500Total 35/1 0 0 53 63 56 49 8.32 31 26 2 2 .500

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32 Josh FutterSophomore Right-handed pitcherColumbia, Md./Wilde LakeKinesiology major (sports management)• Best ERA on the team in final third of

the season at 2.35 over 18 games (15 1/3 innings in six appearances).

• Pitched summer 2009 with Silver Spring-Takoma T-Bolts in the Cal Ripken, Sr. Collegiate Baseball League over the summer.

• Named twice to Team Maryland and played in the Brooks Robinson All-Star Game.

Year G/GS CG SHO IP H R ER ERA SO BB W L PCT.2009 18/1 0 0 32 1/3 38 31 25 6.96 23 23 0 2 .000Total 18/1 0 0 32 1/3 38 31 25 6.96 23 23 0 2 .000

3 Jake LowerySophomore CatcherMidlothian, Va./CosbyKinesiology major (sports management)• Split starting catcher duties for most of season in first collegiate

campaign.• Played summer 2009 for the Herndon Braves in the Cal Ripken, Sr.

Collegiate Baseball League this summer.• First team all-state as a high school senior after honorable mention

all-state as a junior.Year G/GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG.2009 46/29 115 15 28 7 2 1 17 5-6 15 50 .243Total 46/29 115 15 28 7 2 1 17 5-6 15 50 .243

5 Ian HaynesSophomore CenterfieldDanville, Va./TunstallUndecided• Top pinch-running option for the Dukes and a reserve outfielder.• Made career debut as a pinch-runner versus Troy.• Recorded first collegiate hit and scored a run in the second game

of a doubleheader against Bryant.• Played summer 2009 for Herndon Braves in the Cal Ripken, Sr.

Collegiate Baseball League.Year G/GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG.2009 32/1 21 10 4 0 0 0 1 5-6 1 8 .190Total 32/1 21 10 4 0 0 0 1 5-6 1 8 .190

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Athletes25 Scott MayerSophomore Left-handed pitcherWaterford, Va./Loudoun ValleyKinesiology major (sports management)• Suffered an elbow injury that

kept him out of baseball for first two collegiate seasons.

• Won AAA National District Championship after moving up from AA.

• Compiled a 7-1 record with a 1.40 ERA and pitched six complete games including three shutouts over high school career.

• Led team to a 65-11 record over his four seasons.

28 Evan ScottSophomore Right-handed pitcher/First BaseHaymarket, Va./BattlefieldBusiness Management major• Named CAA Rookie of the Week after his pitching performances

against Liberty and Northeastern.• Earned CAA Co-Pitcher of the Week after striking out a career-high

nine through eight innings of work at Delaware, allowing just three hits and taking a shutout into the ninth.

• Also appeared in 16 games in the lineup with two of three hits for the season going for home runs.

• Drafted in 37th round out of high school by the Angels.Year G/GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG.2009 16/6 23 5 3 0 0 2 3 0-0 2 11 .130Total 16/6 23 5 3 0 0 2 3 0-0 2 11 .130Year G/GS CG SHO IP H R ER ERA SO BB W L PCT.2009 13/12 0 0 63 2/3 81 52 49 6.93 45 26 5 4 .556Total 13/12 0 0 63 2/3 81 52 49 6.93 45 26 5 4 .556

29 Sean TierneyRedshirt sophomore Left-handed pitcherMidlothian, Va./Clover H ill/VirginiaBusiness Marketing major• Redshirted 2009 after transferring from Virginia.• Invited to the Cape Cod League for the summer 2009 by the Brewster

Whitecaps but injuries prevented any game appearances.• Drafted 35th round by Boston Red Sox out of high school.• Third-team All-American as a high school senior by Baseball America,

Rawlings, and Perfect Game.

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15 Johnny BladelFreshman Outfield/Right-handed pitcherAshburn, Va./Stone BridgeKinesiology major (sports management)• Played summer 2009 in Clark Griffith League and identified as #7 prospect

in the league by Baseball America and #6 by PGCrosschecker.com.• Led Clark Griffith League in batting (.356), while also top 10 slugging (.475),

on-base % (.450), hits (36), RBIs (21), doubles (8), triples (2), total bases (48), walks (16), and steals (12).

• Set Stone Bridge career records for average (.443), home runs (9), and RBIs (66).

• Named MVP of West Team in Virginia High School Coaches Association state all-star game.

• Started in first-ever GamedayMagazine.com All-Star Game in Northern Virginia and won event’s Home Run Derby.

• Liberty District Player of the Year, Northern Region Co-Player of the Year, Loudon County Player of the Year, First Team Washington Post All Met, First Team All State.

22 D.J. BrownFreshman Right-handed pitcherLocust Grove, Va./Orange CountyKinesiology major• Led Orange County to state quarterfinals in both

basketball and baseball, falling to eventual state champion in each.

• Jefferson District First Team and First Team Region 2 as pitcher and first baseman.

• Honorable mention All-State pitcher and First Team All-State first baseman.

• Free Lance Star All-Area Athlete.

23 Billy LoganFreshman CatcherGreenup, Ky./Greenup CountyUndecided• Three time All-Region (16th).• Starred in Kentucky High School Baseball Coaches Association

All-Star Game at the University of Kentucky, going 3-for-3 with two singles, a steal, and a solo homer as only player on his squad to hit in every at bat.

• UnderArmour Pre-Season All American, TPX Louisville Slugger Pre-Season All American, Kentucky Region All Star, and Second Team All State.

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Athletes10 Cole McInturffFreshman OutfieldCentreville, Va./WestfieldUndecided• Named to first-ever GamedayMagazine.

com Northern Virginia All-Star Game.• All-District honorable mention, All-

Region outfielder.• Set single-season at bat record of 83,

batting champion (.410 average on the season with a .540 on-base percentage), career record for stolen bases.

7 Bradley ShabanFreshman InfieldMidlothian, Va./CosbyKinesiology major (sports management)• Two time All-Dominion District

Utility, UnderArmour All-American.

• All-Central Region, All-Metro.• Virginia High School Coaches

Association State All-Star game East Team MVP with a two-run homer and a triple in 9-2 victory.

• High School MVP.

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20 Matt TenagliaFreshmanFirst base/Third base/OutfieldDoylestown, Pa./Central Bucks EastUndecided• Three time All-Suburban One, All-Southern

Pa. Honors, and All-Intel Team Honors.• Two-time Carpenter Cup Team.• Pitched a perfect game as a high school

freshman.

36 Nick SlogikFreshmanRight-handed pitcherStrongsville, Ohio/St. EdwardFinance major• Three time All-Conference Cuyahoga River.• Selected by ESPN Rise Magazine All-Area Pitcher.• Winning pitcher in team’s District championship game.• Four-year varsity starter.

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ExcellenceTradition of

College World Series - 27th Anniversary

For as long as baseball is played at James Madison University, the 1983 season will always hold a special significance in the history of one of JMU’s most successful athletic programs. The Dukes opened the season with an

exhibition doubleheader against the defending world champion St. Louis Cardinals, won the NCAA Eastern Regional championship, competed

in the College World Series and had four players chosen in the major league baseball draft.

JMU received an at-large bid to the NCAA Eastern Regional where the Dukes stunned a strong field to become the first Virginia team to qualify for the College World Series.

JMU, which compiled a 37-13 record, was among the final entries selected for the 36-team NCAA field, and the Dukes silenced any critics with their on-field performance. JMU upset

top-seeded South Carolina 9-4 in the opener of the six-team tournament and used timely hitting, consistent pitching and solid

defense to compile a 4-0 regional record.After the win over South Carolina the Dukes defeated ECAC South

Tournament champion William and Mary (13-8), Southern Conference winner The Citadel (5-2) and East Coast Conference champion Delaware (6-5).

Having advanced to the College World Series, the Dukes faced two of the nation’s top three teams in Omaha, Neb. The CWS field of eight teams included several future major leagu-ers, including Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Barry Larkin, Pete Incaviglia, Dave Magadan, and Chris Sabo. The Dukes fell to Texas and CWS Most Outstanding Player Calvin Schiraldi 12-0 before then being elimi-nated by Stanford 3-1.

1983 College World Series, Eastern Regional Champion 37-13Front Row (left to right) – Mike McWright, Rich Bralley, Randy Foster, Todd Whitaker, Robert Trumbo, Chris Garber, Andy Heintzleman. Second Row – Dave Pleas-ants, Tom Estepp, Jeff Urban, Jeff Reid, Fred Heatwole. Third Row – Tony Marant, Steve Cullers, Justin Gan-non, Jack Munley, Mike Reeves, Phil Fritz, Bob Lamon. Back Row – Jeff Kidd, Kip Yancey, Dennis Knight, Jim Knicely, Head Coach Brad Babcock.

Members of the 1983 team held a 25th an-niversary reunion Sept. 15, 2007 during a JMU home football game.

JMU was the first school

and one of two from

Virginia to reach the

CWS

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Excellence

JMU’s first NCAA Division I tournament vic-tory was recorded in 1980 against Delaware.

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The 2002 Diamond Dukes set a JMU record with 44 wins and advanced to the program’s seventh NCAA regional.

Jim Barbe, pictured at left with JMU President Dr. Lin-wood Rose, was inducted into the JMU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2007. He was a Second Team All-American in 1975.

Lorenzo Bundy held JMU’s career home run record for 25 seasons before being passed by Michael Cowgill in 2006 and Kellen Kulbacki in 2007.

A Third Team All-American in 1988, Rod Boddie is JMU’s all-time leader in triples and ranks in the top 10 in runs, walks, and steals.

“Steven Caseres became the first 20 doubles-20 homers player in JMU history when he hit 20 and 21 in 2008 while also tying the season extra-base hits record.

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Dana Allison shares the JMU career complete games record. In 1988, he had a JMU record 12 wins with 12 complete games and three shutouts.

ExcellenceTradition of

JMU won its first CAA baseball title in 2008 with a 39-19 overall record and advanced to its eighth NCAA regional.

Eddie Kim was the two-time CAA Player of the Year and the only three-time recipient of the JMU Most Valu-able Player honor from 2001 to 2003. His .409 career batting average is a JMU record.

Jeff Garber was a First Team All-Region per-former in 1988. He has since been working in professional baseball for over a decade.

Dana Allison shares the JMU career complete games record. In 1988, he had a JMU record 12 wins with 12 complete games

Greg Miller holds JMU’s career hits record and ranks in the top 10 in six other categories.

ExcellenceTradition of

Kellen Kulbacki was the Na-tional Co-Player of the Year in 2006 after hitting .464 and lead-ing the nation with 24 home runs. He set JMU career records for home runs, extra-base hits, and slugging percentage.

The CAA celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2010 by announcing the Silver Anniversary

Team. Among the top 25 players in the CAA’s 25 years were Dana Allison, Eddie Kim, Kel-

len Kulbacki, and Greg Miller.

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Excellence

T Riley swiped 118 bases in his four years in the purple and gold, including a single-season record 54 as a junior in 1999.

Chris Cochran holds JMU’s career innings pitched record at 360 2/3 with 80 more in-nings logged than any other Duke. He also holds JMU records with 30 wins and 296 strikeouts.

Dennis Knight is JMU’s career walks record holder and helped lead JMU to the 1983 College World Series.

Brent Metheny holds JMU career records for at bats, runs, RBIs, and total bases.

Kevin Razler holds JMU’s career doubles record of 61 while ranking sixth in steals, third in hits, and fourth in total bases.

Billy Sample was a First Team All-American in 1976 and went on to a nine-year Major League career after being drafted as a junior. He has since had a successful broadcasting career in baseball, including his current role with MLB.com

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HonorsJMU Baseball

National Player of the Year2006 Kellen Kulbacki (OF) Collegiate Baseball (shared award)

All-America2008 Brett Sellers (OF), ABCA Third Team2007 Kellen Kulbacki (OF), First Team Baseball America, Rivals.com, Ping!Baseball, NCBWA; Second Team

Collegiate Baseball, ABCA2006 Kellen Kulbacki (OF), First Team Baseball America, Collegiate Baseball, ABCA, College Baseball Foundation,

NCBWA, Rivals.com; Nate Schill (1B), Third Team ABCA2003 Eddie Kim (1B), ABCA Second Team, Collegiate Baseball & CollegeBaseballInsider.com Third Team2002 Eddie Kim (1B), Collegiate Baseball Third Team1995 Kevin Nehring (2B), Third Team1994 Jason Troilo (C), Third Team1988 Dana Allison (P), Rod Boddie (OF), Third Team1978 Roger Lee (DH), Third Team1976 Billy Sample (2B) – First Team; Todd Winterfeldt (OF) Third Team1975 Jim Barbe (SS), Second Team

Freshman All-America2008 Trevor Knight (P/DH, Collegiate Baseball), Kevin Munson (P, Collegiate Baseball, Ping!), Turner Phelps (P,

NCBWA, Ping!)2007 Steven Caseres (1B), Matt Browning (3B) (Collegiate Baseball), Alex Foltz (OF) (Ping!)1992 Kevin Nehring (DH) (Baseball America)1985 Second Team-Jeff Garber (SS), Scott Mackie (OF) (Baseball America)

Academic All-America1974 Larry Hunt (P)

All-Region2009 All-East – First Team Kevin Munson (P), Matt Townsend (OF); Second Team Trevor Knight (1B), Turner Phelps (P)2008 All-East – First Team Steven Caseres (1B), Brett Sellers (OF); Second Team Turner Phelps (P)2007 All-East – First Team Kellen Kulbacki (OF)2006 All-East – First Team Kellen Kulbacki (OF), Ryan Reid (P), Nate Schill (1B)2004 All-East – First Team Mike Butia (OF)2003 All-East – First Team Eddie Kim (1B)2002 All-East – First Team Jared Doyle (P), Eddie Kim (1B)2001 All-East - Second Team Greg Miller (OF)1999 All-East - Second Team Greg Miller (3B)1998 All-East - Second Team Corey Hoch (SS), Kevin Razler (OF)1997 All-East - Second Team Travis Harper(P)1996 All-East - Greg White (1B)1995 All-East - Second Team Brian McNichol (P), Kevin Nehring (2B), Mike Venafro (P)1994 All-East - Jason Troilo (C); Second Team, Greg Whiteman (P)1993 All-East - Rob Mummau (SS)1989 All-East - Steve Schwartz (2B); Second Team Matt Lasher (SS)1988 All-East - Dana Allison (P), Rob Boddie (OF), Mark Brockell (DH), Jeff Garber (2B), Mike Linskey (P)1987 All-East - Scott Mackie (OF)1985 All-East - Carey Nemeth (3B)1984 All-East - Carey Nemeth (3B), Jeff Urban (1B)1983 All-East - Jack Munley (P)1981 All-East - Lorenzo Bundy (1B), Russ Dickerson (C)1980 All-East - Jeff Cempre (OF), Russ Dickerson (C)1979 All-East - Phil Titus (OF); Second Team-Lorenzo Bundy (1B), Mark Dacko (P)1978 All-Atlantic - Roger Lee (OF)1976 All-South Atlantic - Billy Sample (OF), Todd Winterfeldt (OF); Second Team-Mike LaCasse (1B)1975 All-South Atlantic - Jim Barbe (SS)

Nate Schill hit .419 with 68 RBIs as a senior in 2006 to earn All-American accolades

Jason Troilo earned Third Team All-American accolades in 1994 at the catcher position.

Rob Mummau was an all-region honoree in 1993 and continues to work in baseball as a profes-sional scout.

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Major LeaguersJMU’s

JMU in the Pros• At least one player has signed a professional contract in all but two seasons since 1976• 78 players have signed professional contracts• 51 players have been drafted by a Major League organization• 11 players have reached the Major Leagues• Four players drafted in the first two rounds• Pitchers Dan Meyer (2002) and Brian McNichol (1995) are JMU’s highest picks at #34 overall• Kellen Kulbacki (2007) is JMU’s highest pick for a position player at #40 overall• 17 players selected in first six rounds• 26 players chosen in first 10 rounds• 19 players drafted in 12 seasons under Spanky McFarland

Dan Meyer(Braves, Athletics, Marlins)

Dana Allison(Athletics)

Mike Hubbard(Cubs, Expos, Rangers)

Brian McNichol(Cubs)

Rick Thompson(Royals)

Scott Forster(Expos)

Rick Croushore(Cardinals, Rockies, Red Sox)

Larry Mitchell(Phillies)

Travis Harper(Devil Rays)

Mike Venafro(Rangers, Athletics, Rockies, Dodgers, Devil Rays)

Billy Sample(Rangers, Braves)

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Pro PlayersJMU’s Current

Dan MeyerPosted his first complete Major League season as a key contributor in Florida Marlins bullpen with a 3.09 ERA over 71 game appearances.

Davis StoneburnerSpent 2009 with the Class A Advanced Bakersfield Blaze of the Texas Rangers’ organiza-tion.

Steven CaseresNinth round draft pick of the Dodgers in 2008 competed for Inland Empire 66ers in 2009.

Ryan ReidPitched first complete season at Class AA Montgomery, posting a 4.17 ERA and 50 strike-outs for the Biscuits.

Rich ThompsonOutfielder for Class AAA Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs in Phillies farm system. Made Major League debut with Kansas City in 2004.

Brent MethenyCompleted his third season with Winnipeg Goldeyes in indepen-dent Northern League. Traded in offseason to Joliet Jackhammers.

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Lorenzo Bundy Returned to Los Angeles Dodgers organization after serving 2009 as first base coach for Arizona Diamondbacks.

Jeff GarberEnters second season managing Vermont Lake Monsters in the Short Season New York-Penn League for Washington Nationals after 33-41 record in first year as a manager in 2009.

Rob MummauReturned to scouting with Seattle Mariners after one season as manager of Short-Season Pulaski Mariners.

Kellen KulbackiSelected 40th overall in 2007 draft by San Diego. Limited to 36 games at Class AA San Antonio after excelling in 2008 with Class A Lake Elsinore Storm.

Doug HarrisFollowing years as a professional scout, hired in Dec. 2009 as director of player development for Washing-ton Nationals. Pictured as guest speaker at inaugu-ral JMU Batter Up Barbecue preseason dinner.

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CAA Baseball • Became a CAA sport in 1986• Top four teams advance to CAA postseason tournament,

being held in 2010 at UNCW’s Brooks Field.• Champion receives automatic bid to 64-team NCAA

championship.• 39 NCAA selections in 24 seasons (1.6 per year)• 23 NCAA selections last 12 seasons (1.9 per year)• 27 NCAA victories last 12 seasons• 20 active players who have reached the Major Leagues

attended a current CAA school.

JMU in the CAA• One CAA championship (2008)• Five regular season championships (1986, 1988, 1995,

2002, 2006)• Five tournament runner-up finishes (1987, 1994, 1996,

2001, 2002)• 80 All-CAA selections• Nine All-Tournament honorees (MVP 2008)• CAA Player of the Year 1988, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007• CAA Coach of the Year 1986, 1988, 2002• 10 All-Rookie selections (award started in 2005)

JMU won its first CAA tournament championship in 2008 at UNCW’s Brooks Field.

AssociationColonial Athletic

• Top four teams advance to CAA postseason tournament,

• Champion receives automatic bid to 64-team NCAA

• 39 NCAA selections in 24 seasons (1.6 per year)• 23 NCAA selections last 12 seasons (1.9 per year)

• 20 active players who have reached the Major Leagues

• Five regular season championships (1986, 1988, 1995,

• Five tournament runner-up finishes (1987, 1994, 1996,

• CAA Player of the Year 1988, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007

• 10 All-Rookie selections (award started in 2005)

Eddie Kim (above) and Kellen Kulbacki are the only players in CAA history to repeat as Player of the Year.

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By the numbers12 member schools

(11 play baseball)8 states represented5 of the nation’s largest

television markets in the nation – New York (1), Philadelphia (4), Boston (6), Washington, D.C. (8), and Atlanta (9)

The CAA extends

from Boston in

the north to Atlanta in the south.

Dana Allison was CAA Player of the Year in 1988 when the Dukes went 13-1 in conference play.

Kellen Kulbacki, pictured with CAA Assistant Commissioner Melissa Conti, was a two-time CAA Player of the Year in 2006 and 2007.

Spanky McFarland has coached the Dukes for 13 of their 25 seasons in the CAA.

Nine JMU players were honored by the CAA in 2008, including a record five All-Rookie selections. Pictured left to right are Kevin Munson, Alex Foltz, David Herbek, Trevor Knight, Steven Caseres, Joe Lake, Brett Sellers, Turner Phelps, and McKinnon Langston.

Spanky McFarland has coached the Dukes for 13 of

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JMUThis is...

JMUJMU’s beautiful campus includes 108 major buildings on 696 acres. The original campus is built around the Quadrangle, where buildings are constructed of native blue limestone and have ivy coverings.

The University’s 18,000 students may choose from 106 degree programs in seven colleges -- College of Arts and Letters, College of Business, College of Education, College of Integrated Science and Technology, College of Science and Mathematics, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Graduate School.

JMU’s academic program combines the liberal arts tradition with preparation for technology in a rapidly changing world. All students receive a strong foundation of knowledge through a rigorous general education program.

• Female/Male Ratio: 60/40

• Student/Professor Ratio: 17/1

• Average Class Size: 29

foundation of knowledge through a rigorous general

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“JMU is a wonderful university from the beauty of the campus to the exceptional academic programs. This is a great place to grow and develop to your fullest potential.”

- Jeff Forbes, JMU men’s golf coach

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• U.S. News & World Report in its 2009 America’s Best Colleges guidebook ranked JMU first in the South among public universities for the 15th straight year.

• JMU is Virginia’s most-popular college or university, drawing applications from the greatest percentage of the state’s graduating high school seniors.

• Kiplinger’s Personal Finance in 2009 ranked JMU 28th nationally on its list of 100 best values in public colleges -- schools that offer a first-class education at a reasonable price.

• Yahoo! Internet Life included JMU on its 2001 listing of “The Nation’s 100 Most Wired Universities,” listing JMU 53rd among larger institutions.

• JMU was included in the 2002 edition of The Unofficial, Unbiased, Insider’s Guide to the 320 Most Interesting Colleges with one author saying “JMU is almost too perfect to be believed.”

• JMU has been described as “one of the best managed, most dynamic public universities in the nation” in The Guide to 101 of the Best Values in America’s Colleges and Universities.

• BusinessWeek magazine in 2009 ranked JMU’s College of Business 16th nationally among business schools at public universities and 44th among all universities.

• JMU is among schools “that prove activism and community service are alive and well on campus,” says Mother Jones Magazine.

• JMU’s exemplary programs for first-year students are “cornerstones of the University’s strong commitment to student learning and success,” says The Temple Guide: Colleges That Encourage Character Development.

• JMU is recognized as one of the nation’s top 50 “Best Value” public universities in the 2009 Princeton Review “Best Value Colleges.” The list recognizes schools that provide high-quality academics at a reasonable price.”

Colleges.” The list recognizes schools that provide high-quality academics at a reasonable price.”

• JMU is Virginia’s most-popular college or university, drawing applications from the greatest percentage of the state’s

nationally on its list of 100 best values in public colleges -- schools that offer a first-class education at a reasonable

included JMU on its 2001 listing of “The Nation’s 100 Most Wired Universities,” listing JMU

The Unofficial,

• JMU has been described as “one of the best managed, most dyThe Guide to 101 of the

magazine in 2009 ranked JMU’s College of magazine in 2009 ranked JMU’s College of Business 16th nationally among business schools at public

• JMU is among schools “that prove activism and community Mother Jones

• JMU is recognized as one of the nation’s top 50 “Best Value” public universities in the 2009 Princeton Review “Best Value

• JMU has been described as “one of the best managed, most dynamic • JMU has been described as “one of the best managed, most dynamic • JMU has been described as “one of the best managed, most dyThe Guide to 101 of the

magazine in 2009 ranked JMU’s College of

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A Great College TownHarrisonburg, Va.

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Harrisonburg is convenient to the metropolitan areas of Washington, D.C., and Richmond while providing JMU students the comforts of the picturesque setting of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.

The city offers something for everyone. From downtown shopping and restaurants, to nearby national parks and forests, it provides JMU students the opportunity to sample many aspects of life.

Harrisonburg offers a learning environment that is very unique in today’s high-tech, educational world.

Dr. Linwood H. RoseJames Madison University President

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Casey CarterAssociate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Services

James Madison ‘70

Jennifer BurkhartTeam academic advisor

Casey Carter

AdvisingAcademic

• Located in the Plecker Athletic Performance Center, named in honor of Robert & Frances Plecker

• A $10 million state-of-the-art athletic support facility

• Computer lab with more then 30 work stations

• Student-athlete lounge• Tutoring and small group meeting

facilitiesPlecker Center also houses

• 7,000-square foot strength and conditioning center with flat-screen televisions for individual instruction

• 5,000-square foot sports medicine facility

• JMU’s athletic hall of fame

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ConditioningStrength &

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• Developing athleticism and sports performance

• Seven training facilities encompassing more then 17,000 square feet

• Staff includes five full time professionals with certifications as strength and conditioning specialists

Greg WernerHead Strength & Conditioning Coach

Callye WilliamsStrength & Conditioning Coach

Callye Williams

Conditioning

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MedicineSports

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• Multi-skilled professionals use current research, educational knowledge, and state-of-the-art equipment and technology to provide a comprehensive and progressive approach to assure the holistic well-being of student-athletes

• Staff includes 20 board-certified and licensed athletic trainers

• Team physicians include Dr. Kent Diduch (board-certified in family practice physician) and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mark Miller, a nationally renowned fellowship-trained orthopedist from the University of Virginia

• Local chiropractors, physical therapists, sport psychologists, nutritionists, and orthotists are

available to assist in the health care needs of student-athletes

• Staff includes 20 board-certified and

• Team physicians include Dr. Kent

available to assist in the health care needs of student-athletes

Jon LeonardTeam Athletic Trainer

Tom Kuster, ATCAssistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine

James Madison ‘95

Dr. Kent DiduchTeam Physician

Dr. Mark MillerTeam Orthopedic Surgeon

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InformationBaseball

Geoff PolglaseDeputy Director of

Athletics

Shelia Moorman Associate

Athletics Director, Senior Woman Administrator

Casey CarterAssociate Athletics

Director for Academics

Kevin White Associate

Athletics Director for Sport Programs

Jeff BourneDirector of

Athletics

Who’s Who in JMU Athletics

Office Location: Memorial Stadium 1150Phone: (540) 568-5510Fax: (540) 568-5151E-mail: [email protected] Address: JMU Baseball, MSC 6925 395 South High St. Harrisonburg, VA 22807Head CoachSpanky McFarland (Hillsdale ‘76) E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: (540) 568-5510Associate Head CoachJay Sullenger (Liberty ’00) E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: (540) 568-6516Assistant CoachTed White (Louisiana-Monroe ‘02) E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: (540) 568-3630 Jason Middleton (Univ. of Science & Arts, Okla.) E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: (540) 568-3630Administrative Assistant Melissa Cobb Telephone: (540) 568-5510 E-mail: [email protected] Information ContactKevin Warner (JMU ‘02) E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: (540) 568-6154

Directions & MapsA map of the JMU campus (including a PDF printable map) is available at www.jmu.edu/map. For directions visit JMUS-ports.com and click on Facilities.

Credits:Design: Austin Design, Inc., Lovettsville, Va.Interior Layout Special Assistance: Teresa CraigPhotography: Cathy Kushner, Diane Elliott, David Lonnquest, Tommy Thompson, Bancroft Creative and othersPrinting: Mid-Valley Press, Verona, Va.

Matt Browning

Mike Fabiashi

Turner Phelps

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James Madison University

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