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34 2017 FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE

Centennial Celebration of Champions1918 2018

TIGHT ENDS/KETTERMAN-GLENN-SMITH

82 LoganSMITH

R-Junior • 6-3 • 230

Norton Shores, Mich. • Mona Shores H.S.

2016 GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team Selection

2015 GLIAC All-Academic Team Selection

Career Notes: Appeared in 17 contests in his two years with the Warriors, making two starts.

2017: Moved to tight end after spending his fi rst three seasons at wide receiver.

2016: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team ... dressed for all 11 games, seeing

action in seven contests ... made two starts ... saw limited playing time as a back-up wide

receiver against Northwood, Hillsdale, Findlay and Walsh ... recorded his fi rst two career

receptions in the Lake Erie contest, including a 10-yard catch on a fourth-and-fi ve ... had a

career-best three receptions for 32 yards against Saginaw Valley State with all three catches

going for a fi rst down ... had one reception at Ferris State ... played on the punt return team at

FSU ... was a CoSIDA Academic All-District nominee.

2015: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... played in 10 games ... made collegiate

debut at Michigan Tech on the kickoff return team ... saw action on the kickoff return team

in all 10 games played, the punt return unit in fi ve contests, the punt coverage team in two

games and the kickoff coverage team vs. Lake Erie ... switched to No. 82 after the retirement

of Joique Bell’s No. 5 jersey on Oct. 10 ... dressed but did not play against Northern Michigan

... was a CoSIDA Academic All-District nominee ... selected WSU’s Scout Team Off ense Player

of the Week for the Michigan Tech game ... 2015-16 recipient of the DII ADA Academic

Achievement Award.

2014: Dressed for all the home games, but did not see any playing time ... selected WSU Scout

Team Off ensive Player of the Week for the Grand Valley State game.

High School: A 2014 graduate of Mona Shores High School ... was a three-year letterwinner

for the Sailors and coach Matt Koziak ... earned All-Conference and All-Area accolades ...

helped MSHS to its fi rst Division 2 playoff appearance in school history in 2013 ... a three-star

recruit according to the D Zone ... also played basketball for the Sailors ... served as a team

captain in both sports.

Personal: Full name--Logan J. Smith ... born September 1, 1995, in Grand Rapids ... son of Pat

and Amy Smith ... has two older brothers, Jordan and Spencer, and an older sister, Andrea ...

both brothers played collegiate golf at Muskegon Community College ... is a kinesiology major

... named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) for Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Winter

2016 and Winter 2017 ... named to the Coach’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Winter 2015

and Fall 2016.

86 LukeKETTERMAN

R-Sophomore • 6-4 • 247

Maumee, Ohio • Toledo St. Francis H.S.


2016: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... dressed for all 11 games, seeing action in

eight of the last nine contests ... made collegiate debut against Lake Erie as a back-up tight

end ... also saw action at tight end vs. Walsh and Saginaw Valley State ... played on kickoff

coverage vs. the Storm, kickoff return in three games, and on PAT/FG the last four contests ...

selected WSU’s Scout Off ensive Player of the Week for the Ashland game.

2015: Dressed for all the home games, but did not see any playing time ... was redshirted.

High School: A 2015 graduate of Toledo (Ohio) St. Francis de Sales High School ... was a

three-year letterwinner for the Knights and coach Chris Hedden ... was a three-year member

of the Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) All-Academic squad ... voted to the 2014 All-

TRAC Second Team as an off ensive lineman ... also saw playing time at defensive end ... served

as a football team captain as a senior ... earned two letters in baseball as a pitcher and fi rst

baseman.

Personal: Full name--Luke M. Ketterman ... born February 14, 1997, in Toledo, Ohio ... son of

Paul and Julie Ketterman ... has a younger sister, Lauren ... grandfather Delwin Ketterman was

a two-year football letterwinner (1956-57) at the University of Toledo ... father played football

at Bluff ton College ... is a business marketing major ... named to the Athletic Director’s Honor

Roll (term gpa 3.5+) for Fall 2016 ... named to the Coach’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for

Winter 2016 and Winter 2017.

49 StevenGLENN

R-Freshman • 6-4 • 218

Lincoln Park, Mich. • Lincoln Park H.S.

2016: Did not dress for any games ... was redshirted ... selected as WSU’s Off ensive Scout

Team Player of the Week for both the Tiffi n and Grand Valley State contests.

High School: A 2016 graduate of Lincoln Park High School ... was a three-year letterwinner

for the Railsplitters and coach Jamie Grignon ... led LPHS to its fi rst playoff appearance in

13 years as a senior playing both quarterback and linebacker ... rushed for over 700 yards in

2015 and passed for another 1,000 yards ... recorded 22 touchdowns (11 rushing, 11 passing)

... selected to the 2015 Associated Press Division 1-2 Honorable Mention All-State Team ...

named to the Downriver News-Herald Dream Team ... was a two-year Team MVP and all-

league selection ... also played basketball and baseball at LPHS ... earned all-league accolades

in basketball for the 2016 season ... served as a team captain in all three sports ... was a three-

time baseball squad MVP and all-league honoree as a third baseman and pitcher ... helped the

baseball team to the 2014 district title ... selected to the 2016 All-News-Herald Dream Team for

baseball after hitting .458 with 29 RBI ... totaled two home runs, 11 doubles and four triples

along with 10 stolen bases and 26 runs scored ... compiled a 4-2 record with one save on the

mound ... struck out 70 and had a 2.95 ERA as a senior.

Personal: Full name--Steven L. Glenn II ... born December 31, 1997, in Detroit ... son of

Steven and Maria Glenn ... has one older sister, Brittany ... is a computer science major in the

college of engineering ... named to the Coach’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Fall 2016.

Smith’s Career StatisticsYear GP Receptions Yds Avg TD Long

2015 10 0 0 --- 0 0

2016 7 6 49 8.2 0 14

Career 17 6 49 8.2 0 14

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TIGHT ENDS/SMITH--TACKLES/HELMS-TOCKSTEIN

77 JustinTOCKSTEIN


Warren, Mich. • Mott H.S.

2016: Dressed for 10 games, seeing action in seven contests to earn fi rst letter ... made

collegiate debut at Northwood as the back-up left tackle ... dressed, but did not play against

Ashland, Hillsdale and Findlay ... saw playing time at left tackle against Lake Erie, Walsh,

Saginaw Valley State and Ferris State ... did not dress vs. Tiffi n due to injury ... saw action on

PAT/FG, plus at left tackle against both Ohio Dominican and No. 2-Grand Valley State.

2015: Dressed for all the home games, but did not see any playing time ... was redshirted

... selected WSU’s Scout Team Off ense Player of the Week for the Northern Michigan game.

High School: A 2015 graduate of Warren Mott High School ... named to the 2014 All-Macomb

County Second Team ... was a two-year letterwinner for coach Tom Milanov, a WSU graduate

... voted to the Macomb Area Conference (MAC) First Team as a senior ... was a two-time

Macomb County All-Academic selection ... helped WMHS to a 10-1 mark and a league title as a

junior ... served as a team captain for the Marauders ... played two years of basketball (center)

and two years of baseball (fi rst base).

Personal: Full name--Justin J. Tockstein ... born May 25, 1997, in Columbus, Ohio ... son of

John and Jillann Tockstein ... has two brothers, Jonathon and Jameson ... has one younger

sister, Jaclyn ... is majoring in kinesiology.

74 IsraelHELMS

R-Junior • 6-5 • 307

Southfi eld, Mich. • Orchard Lake St. Mary’s H.S.

2016: Played in all 10 games dressed ... saw action as the back-up right tackle against

Northwood, Lake Erie, Tiffi n, Walsh, Saginaw Valley State and Ohio Dominican ... played on

PAT/FG in all 10 games played ... did not travel to Ferris State due to a family matter.

2015: Dressed for all the home games, plus road games at Northwood and Hillsdale ... made

collegiate debut as the back-up left tackle against Malone to earn fi rst WSU letter.

2014: Dressed for all the home games, but did not see any playing time.

High School: A 2014 graduate of Orchard Lake St. Mary’s High School ... helped OLSM to

an 11-3 record as a junior ... played right tackle as a senior for the Eaglets and coach George

Porritt ... also saw playing time at defensive tackle ... was an honor roll student ... graduated

Magna Cum Laude.

Personal: Full name--Israel E. D. Helms ... born June 18, 1997, in Southfi eld ... son of Ernest

and Stacey Helms ... has one younger sister, Zion ... is an electrical engineering major ... named

to the Coach’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Winter 2015 and Fall 2016.

Smith’s Career HighsReceptions:

3 vs. Saginaw Valley State (10/22/16)

Receiving Yards:

32 vs. Saginaw Valley State

(10/22/16)

Receiving Touchdowns:

NA

Reception Streak (& Current):

2 games from 10/22/16 vs. Saginaw

Valley State to 10/29/16 at Ferris

State

All-Purpose Yards:

32 vs. Saginaw Valley State

(10/22/16)

Smith’s Career Game-By-Game Statistics

Date Opp Att Yds TD Long Rec Yds TD Long KOR/PR

2015 Played in 10 games

9-3-16 @ Northwood 0 0 - -- 0 0 - -- -/-

9-10-16 @ Ashland DNP

9-17-16 Lake Erie 0 0 - -- 2 14 0 10 -/-

9-24-16 Tiffi n DNP

10-1-16 Hillsdale 0 0 - -- 0 0 - -- -/-

10-8-16 @ Findlay 0 0 - -- 0 0 - -- -/-

10-15-16 Walsh 0 0 - -- 0 0 - -- -/-

10-22-16 SVSU 0 0 - -- 3 32 0 14 -/-

10-29-16 @ Ferris State 0 0 - -- 1 3 0 3 -/-

11-5-16 @ Ohio Dom. DNP

11-12-16 GVSU DNP

Denotes Career Highs

ATHLETIC NICKNAMESWayne State University, by recommendation of a university-wide task force,

adopted a new athletic identity system for the 1999-2000 academic year.

The previous name, Tartars, fi rst appeared in 1927 after a contest held on the

then, City College campus. Before the Tartars, school nicknames included the

Griffi ns and the Munies.

The newest name, Warriors, embraced characteristics associated with the

WSU student body and athletic teams - a fi erce determination and an ability and

willingness to compete and succeed.

Israel Helms vs. Tiffi n in 2016. Justin Tockstein in action in 2016.



GUARDS/RICHARDSON-WEBBER

50 GregWEBBER

R-Senior • 6-3 • 292

Troy, Mich. • Troy H.S.




Career Notes: Dressed for 32 games, seeing action in 15 contests.

2016: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team ... saw action on the PAT/FG team

in all 11 games ... played as a back-up right guard against Northwood, Lake Erie and Walsh

... played as a back-up center vs. Saginaw Valley State ... was a CoSIDA Academic All-District

nominee.

2015: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... dressed for all 11 contests, seeing action

in four games ... made collegiate debut as the starting center against Malone ... started three

consecutive contests (Malone, Northwood and Tiffi n), all at center ... dressed but did not play

in the fi rst two games and fi ve straight contests (games 6-10) ... saw action on the PAT/FG unit

at Hillsdale ... 2015-16 recipient of the DII ADA Academic Achievement Award.

2014: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team ... dressed for all the home games,

but did not see any playing time ... selected WSU Scout Team Off ensive Player of the Week for

the Carson Newman game.

2013: Dressed for the fi nal four home games, but did not see any playing time ... was

redshirted ... selected WSU’s Scout Team Off ensive Player of the Week for the Hillsdale game.

High School: A 2013 graduate of Troy High School ... was a four-year starter for coach Gary

Griffi th ... voted to the Associated Press Division 1-2 All-State Honorable Mention team ...

named Second Team All-Oakland County by the Oakland Press ... received Honorable Mention

All-North accolades ... was a two-time All-OAA Red Division selection ... selected for the 2013

Michigan High School Football Coaches Association All-Star game ... served as a two-year team

captain for the Colts ... earned academic honor roll accolades numerous times.

Personal: Full name--Gregory M. Webber ... born January 30, 1995, in Royal Oak ... son of

Chuck and Mary Jo Webber ... has two brothers, Charlie and Daniel ... is a global supply chain

management major ... named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) for Fall

2013, Winter 2014, Winter 2015, Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Fall 2016 (4.00) and Winter 2017

(4.00).

75 TommyRICHARDSON

Graduate Student • 6-4 • 300

Troy, Mich. • Troy H.S.

2016 Hansen’s Football Gazette All-Region Third Team

2016 All-GLIAC First Team


2015 Hansen’s Football Gazette All-Region Third Team

2015 All-GLIAC First Team



Career Notes: Played in all 33 games, starting the fi rst 32 contests (24 at left guard, six at

right guard, and two at center).

2017: Named to the Lindy’s Division II All-America Preseason Second Team.

2016: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... named to the Hansen’s Football Gazette All-

Super Region 4 ThirdTeam ... earned First Team All-GLIAC honors ... selected WSU’s Off ensive

Player of the Week for the Ohio Dominican contest ... helped WSU score the third-most TD in

the GLIAC (52) and fi nish seventh nationally in rushing off ense (274.3 ypg), 13th in fewest TFL

allowed (4.18 pg) and 24th in yards per completion (14.59) ... saw action on PAT/FG in all 11

games ... was a CoSIDA Academic All-District nominee.

2015: Voted to the All-GLIAC First Team ... selected to the Hansen’s Football Gazette All-

Region Third Team ... named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... started all 11 games (fi rst

two at center and last nine at left guard) ... helped WSU rush for 194 yards per game and 27

touchdowns ... played on the PAT/FG unit in all 11 contests ... was a CoSIDA Academic All-

District nominee.

2014: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team ... started all 11 games ... started

at right guard vs. Michigan Tech in collegiate debut ... started at left guard in games 2-6 ...

started at right guard the last fi ve games ... saw playing time on the PAT/FG unit in all 11

games ... squad was third nationally in red zone off ense percentage (90.5%), 12th in fewest

sacks allowed (0.91 per game), 23rd in fewest tackles for loss allowed (5.18 per game), 24th in

passing yards per completion (14.43) and 28th in third-down conversion percentage (45.1%)

... helped WSU rush for 216 yards per game and 28 touchdowns.


High School: A 2013 graduate of Troy High School ... played for coach Gary Griffi th ... selected

to the All-North First Team by the Detroit News ... named Second Team All-Oakland County by

the Oakland Press ... received Honorable Mention All-North accolades ... earned 2012 All-OAA

Red Division honors ... also played basketball for the Colts.

Personal: Full name--Thomas M. Richardson ... born March 25, 1995, in Royal Oak ... son of

Michael and Sherry Richardson ... has one older brother, Jeff rey, and one older sister, Christina

... earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing in August of 2017 ... named to the Athletic

Director’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) for Fall 2013 (4.00), Winter 2016 and Winter 2017 ...

named to the Coach’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Winter 2014, Fall 2014 and Winter

2015.

Tommy Richardson in 2016 vs. LEC. Greg Webber in action in 2016.



GUARDS/SOUTHWELL-McJUNKIN--CENTERS/YOUNGER

66 CharlieYOUNGER


Eagle, Wis. • Mukwonago H.S.


2016: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team ... dressed for seven games, seeing

action in six contests to earn fi rst letter ... made collegiate debut at left guard vs. Lake Erie

... also saw time at center vs. the Storm ... did not travel for the fi rst three road games ... did

not dress vs. Tiffi n due to illness ... dressed, but did not play against Hillsdale ... saw action

at center vs. Walsh, and at right guard against Saginaw Valley State ... played as a fullback

against Ferris State, Ohio Dominican and No. 2-Grand Valley State ... switched to No. 66.

2015: Dressed for all the home games, but did not see any playing time ... was redshirted ...

selected WSU’s Scout Team Off ense Player of the Week for the Malone game ... wore No. 64.

High School: A 2015 graduate of Mukwonago High School ... named Honorable Mention

All-State as a senior for coach Clay Iverson ... also earned All-Region and All-Area accolades

... was a three-year All-Conference selection (First Team in 2014; Second Team in 2013; and

Honorable Mention in 2012) and a four-year letterwinner ... was a two-year football team

captain ... also lettered in wrestling ... earned High Honor Roll accolades all four years ... was a

member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Full name--Charles J. Younger ... born November 22, 1996, in Eagle, Wis. ... son of

Bob and Diane Younger ... has an older sister Jenneca ... is majoring in kinesiology ... named

to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) for Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Fall 2016 and

Winter 2017 ... is a member of the WSU Student Leadership Council.69 AdamMcJUNKIN

R-Junior • 6-3 • 252

Allen Park, Mich. • Allen Park H.S.

2016: Joined the squad in August of 2016 ... dressed for all the home games, but did not see

any playing time.

2014-2015: Attended Wayne State for two years, but was not a member of the football team.

High School: A 2014 graduate of Allen Park High School ... was a two-year letterwinner for

the Jaguars and coach Tom Hoover ... totaled 12 tackles in a 23-22 win over Carlson as a junior

... earned All-Downriver League honors ... best game included 21 tackles, including a sack ...

also lettered in basketball ... served as a football team captain.

Personal: Full name--Adam M. McJunkin ... born July 20, 1996, in Detroit ... son of Kevin

and Sue McJunkin ... has two sisters, Adrianne and Alex ... grandfather Ken McJunkin played

football at the Naval Academy ... is a pre-physical therapy major ... named to the Athletic

Director’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) for Winter 2017 ... named to the Coach’s Honor Roll

(term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Fall 2016 ... last name is pronounced MICK-junk-in.

70 BraxtonSOUTHWELL

Graduate Student • 6-6 • 265

Onsted, Mich. • Onsted H.S. (Adrian)

2017: Joined the Warrior football program as a graduate student with one season of

eligibility.

Pre-WSU: Attended the University of Toledo (Fall 2010), Jackson Community College (Winter

2011), Eastern Michigan (Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Fall 2012, Winter 2013, Winter 2015 and

Winter 2016) and Adrian College (Fall 2013) on a full-time basis ... was on the Adrian football

roster in 2013 ... played six basketball games for the AC Bulldogs in the fall of 2013 ... averaged

5.5 points and 4.3 rebounds per contest ... scored a career-high 10 points at Concordia

(12/18/13) ... earned a bachelor’s degree from EMU in the summer of 2016.

High School: A 2010 graduate of Onsted High School ... was a three-year varsity player ...

helped OHS to back-to-back Lenawee County Athletic Association titles in 2007 and 2008 ...

also played defensive end for the Wildcats ... earned all-league and all-county accolades in

football ... was the county player of the year in basketball ... received three letters in basketball

and two in baseball ... served as a team captain in all three sports ...

Personal: Full name--Braxton E. Southwell ... born March 14, 1992, in Clayton, Mich. ... son of

Bret and Charlotte Southwell ... has one younger sister, Bailey ... currently pursuing a master’s

degree in sports administration.

Wayne State University Athletics Historical Timeline• 1868 – Detroit Medical College is founded

• 1917 – Detroit Junior College establishes athletics; David Holmes is fi rst Athletic

Director (1917-1954)

• 1918 – First athletics contest held (Men’s Basketball def. Detroit College of Law

24-18; January 19th); Football plays fi rst contest (41-0 victory over Assumption)

• 1920 – Margaret Woodbridge is a leg of the Women’s 400 Freestyle Relay that

wins a Gold Medal in the Olympics at Antwerp, Belgium. Her relay sets a world

record.

• 1923 – Detroit Junior College becomes College of the City of Detroit (CCD)

• 1927 – CCD changes nickname to Tartars; before Tartars, previous nicknames

included Griffi ns and Munies; CCD joins Michigan Collegiate Conference

• 1928 –Men’s Basketball goes 18-1 to win university’s fi rst conference title

(MCC); Track athlete Ken Doherty wins a Bronze Medal in the Decathlon at the

Amsterdam Olympics.

• 1934 – CCD becomes Wayne University

• 1939 – Men’s Basketball makes fi rst post-season tournament (NIBT)

• 1945 – Wayne University joins the Mid-American Conference (MAC)

• 1946 – Men’s Cross Country wins fi rst conference title (MAC); Alden W. Thomp-

son named Divisional Director of Health Education (1946-1961)

• 1947 – Men’s Golf wins fi rst conference title (MAC)

• 1948 – Track Athlete Lorenzo Wright wins a Gold Medal in the 400 Meter Relay

at the London Olympics

• 1954 – Wayne University joins the President’s Athletic Conference (PAC)

Continued on page 40



KICKERS/GRAHAM

38 PaulGRAHAM

R-Senior • 6-1 • 185

Commerce Twp., Mich. • Orchard Lake St. Mary’s H.S.



2014 Beyond Sports Network All-Super Region 4 Third Team

2014 All-GLIAC Second Team

2014 USA College Football Freshman All-America Team

2014 WSU Special Teams Most Valuable Player


Career Notes: Played in 21 career games ... ranked 19th in school history in scoring with

127 points ... 67 made extra points rank fourth, while his 69 PAT attempts is sixth ... has the

second-highest PAT percentage (97.1) of anyone in school history with at least 30 attempts

... ranks sixth in WSU history with 20 made fi eld goals ... currently holds the school record

for fi eld goal percentage (90.9) with Stefan Terleckyj second at 68.4 percent (39-of-57) ...

ranked 11th in all-time punting yards (3,373) and 12th in punt attempts (90) ... 37.48 punting

average is seventh in school history for those with at least 40 attempts.

2016: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... only dressed for the Ashland contest, but did

not see any playing time ... missed the other 10 games due to an injury.

2015: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... played in the last 10 games ... did not

travel to Michigan Tech due to injury ... punted 11 times vs. Truman for a 37.3 average with a

long of 62 yards ... averaged 41.5 yards on two punts at Northwood with one inside the 20 ...

converted a 30-yard fi eld goal attempt against Grand Valley State, his fi rst FG attempt of the

season ... selected GLIAC Special Teams Player of the Week after making two fi eld goals (35 &

27 yards) into the wind during the fourth quarter to make the score 31-23 and 31-26 as the

Warriors rallied for a 34-31 win over Northern Michigan ... tallied seven points at Walsh on a

22-yard fi eld goal and 4-of-4 extra points ... connected on a season-long 36-yard fi eld goal

against Findlay ... made all eight extra point attempts vs. Lake Erie ... averaged a season-high

44.0 yards per punt on seven attempts at Hillsdale with two over 50 yards plus two inside

the 20 ... had a season-best 68-yard punt vs. the Chargers ... converted six of seven fi eld goal

attempts and 25-of-26 extra-point attempts to fi nish second on the squad with 43 points ...

voted to the USA College Football Pre-Season All-America Second Team as a place-kicker ...

named to the Fred Mitchell Award Preseason Watch List ... selected to the Detroit Free Press

In-State Little America Pre-Season Team.

2014: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... voted to the All-GLIAC Second Team ...

selected WSU’s Special Teams Most Valuable Player ... named to the USA College Football

Freshman All-America Team ... voted to the Beyond Sports Network All-Super Region 4 Third

Team ... tied-for-second in the GLIAC with 14 made fi eld goals (made his fi rst 14 attempts

before his third holder of the season had troubles in the season fi nale) ... was 4-of-4 from

beyond 40 yards and 7-of-7 from 30+ yards ... made his fi rst 42 PAT attempts before low

snap on fi nal attempt of the season ... tied for the GLIAC lead in scoring among kickers with

84 points ... 14 made fi eld goals equaled the school record set in 2006 by David Chudzinski

... connected on both PAT attempts against Michigan Tech as well as a 24-yard fi eld goal ...

punted fi ve times vs. the Huskies with two inside the 20 ... made both fi eld goal attempts (42

and 39 yards) vs. Carson-Newman and all fi ve PAT attempts for 11 points ... connected on a 21-

yard fi eld goal and made all four PAT attempts at Malone ... made a 37-yard fi eld goal attempt

and all six PAT chances vs. Northwood ... converted all three PAT attempts against Tiffi n ...

made his sixth consecutive fi eld goal attempt in the Grand Valley State contest ... averaged

39.5 yards on six punts with two inside the 20 at GVSU ... scored a career-best 12 points at

Northern Michigan, the most by a WSU kicker since Stefan Terleckyj scored 12 at NMU on Oct.

1, 2011 ... made a career-best three fi eld goals in the Superior Dome including a career-long 47

yard attempt ... totaled 10 points vs. Walsh on seven PAT and one fi eld goal ... scored 11 points

at Findlay and averaged 41.7 yards on seven punts with fi ve inside the 20 to earn GLIAC Special

Teams Player of the Week ... made two fi eld goals (28 & 41 yards) vs. the Oilers ... connected on

both fi eld goal attempts at Lake Erie ... averaged 39.5 yards on four punts with two fair catches

and one inside the 20 to earn WSU Special Teams Player of the Week ... tied for the national

lead in fi eld goal percentage (93.3) ... 18th nationally in fi eld goals made per game (1.27) ...

named to the Fred Mitchell Award Watch List for September and October.


High School: A 2013 graduate of Orchard Lake St. Mary’s High School ... was 100 percent

on fi eld goals as a senior for coach George Porritt … earned All-State laurels in both football

(Detroit News Division 3-4 Honorable Mention) and lacrosse (MHSLCA Division II Honorable

Mention All-State for spring 2012) ... named to the Detroit Free Press All-North Honorable

Mention team as a senior ... selected to the Spinal Column Honorable Mention All-Area squad

for 2012 ... lone punt in the 2012 state championship game went for 51 yards ... averaged

nearly 60 yards on six kickoff s with four touchbacks in overtime loss to Grand Rapids Christian

... averaged 36.0 yards per punt as a junior with a long of 70 yards ... served as a lacrosse team

captain as a senior.

Personal: Full name--Paul C. Graham, Jr. ... born March 23, 1995, in Seminole, Fla. ... son of

Paul and Kathleen Graham ... has an older brother Sean and an older sister Kristine ... Sean

was a kicker at Eastern Michigan (2010) scoring 38 points ... Kristine played three years (2011-

13) of soccer at Albion, scoring twice in 2013 ... is a fi nance major ... named to the Athletic

Director’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) for Fall 2013, Winter 2016, Fall 2016 and Winter 2017

... named to the Coach’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Winter 2014 and Winter 2015.

Graham’s Career StatisticsYear GP 1-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Total Long PAT Pts

2014 11 7-8 3-3 4-4 0-0 14-15 47 42-43 84

2015 10 3-3 3-3 0-1 0-0 6-7 36 25-26 43

Career 21 10-11 6-6 4-5 0-0 20-22 47 67-69 127

Year GP Kickoff s Yds Avg Long TB Net

2014 11 1 35 35.0 35 0 28

Year GP Punts Yds Avg Long TB FC 50+ I20

2014 11 39 1479 37.9 55 3 13 4 13

2015 10 51 1894 37.1 68 3 17 4 7

Career 21 90 3373 37.5 68 6 30 8 20

Graham’s Career HighsField Goals Made:

3 at Northern Michigan (10/18/14)

Field Goals Attempted:


Longest Field Goal:


Extra Points Made:

8 vs. Lake Erie (11/7/15)

Extra Points Attempted:


Points:


Punts:

11 vs. Truman (9/12/15)

Punting Average (min. 3 punts):

44.0 at Hillsdale [7-308] (11/14/15)



KICKERS/GRAHAM-BEVILACQUA

Graham’s Career Game-By-Game Statistics

Date Opp PAT Made PAT Att. FGM FGA Long Punt Yds Avg. I20

9-4-14 Mich. Tech 2 2 1 1 24 5 159 31.8 2

9-13-14 Carson-New. 5 5 2 2 42 1 35 35.0 0

9-20-14 @ Malone 4 4 1 1 21 2 85 42.5 1

9-27-14 Northwood 6 6 1 1 37 0 -- ---- -

10-4-14 Tiffi n 3 3 0 0 -- 6 239 39.8 1

10-11-14 @ GVSU 0 0 1 1 28 6 237 39.5 2

10-18-14 @ NMU 3 3 3 3 47 1 35 35.0 0

10-25-14 Walsh 7 7 1 1 21 4 149 37.2 1

11-1-14 @ Findlay 5 5 2 2 41 7 292 41.7 5

11-8-14 @ Lake Erie 5 5 2 2 20 3 90 30.0 0

11-15-14 Hillsdale 2 3 0 1 -- 4 158 39.5 1

9-3-15 @ Mich. Tech INJ

9-12-15 Truman 0 0 0 0 -- 11 414 37.6 0

9-19-15 Malone 2 2 0 0 -- 2 76 38.0 0

9-26-15 @ Northwood 0 0 0 0 -- 2 83 41.5 1

10-3-15 @ Tiffi n 0 0 0 0 -- 6 226 37.7 1

10-10-15 GVSU 2 2 1 1 30 4 150 37.5 0

10-17-15 Northern Mi. 2 3 2 2 35 6 219 36.5 1

10-24-15 @ Walsh 4 4 1 2 22 3 125 41.7 0

10-31-15 Findlay 4 4 1 1 36 6 181 30.2 1

11-7-15 Lake Erie 8 8 0 0 -- 4 112 28.0 1

11-14-15 @ Hillsdale 3 3 1 1 24 7 308 44.0 2


42 LukeBEVILACQUA

Sophomore • 6-1 • 170

Lake Orion, Mich. • Lake Orion H.S.

Career Notes: Enters sophomore season ranked 14th in school history in career scoring

among kickers with 51 points ... tied-for-13th in career PATs made with 39 and 19th in fi eld

goals made with four.

2016: Handled all the kickoff , PAT and fi eld goal duties in all 11 games to earn fi rst letter ...

was one of two true freshmen to play during the season (wide receiver Darece Roberson, Jr.)

... made all four extra point attempts in collegiate debut at Northwood and NU’s average drive

start after fi ve kickoff s was its own 25 to earn WSU’s Special Teams Player of the Game ... was

1-of-1 on extra points at Ashland ... connected on a 29-yard fi eld goal against Lake Erie, his

fi rst career three-point attempt ... totaled eight points vs. the Storm ... LEC’s average start was

its own 22 after nine kickoff s ... made all fi ve extra point attempts against Tiffi n ... converted

5-of-6 extra point attempts vs. Hillsdale ... was 4-of-5 on PAT attempts and connected on a 33-

yard fi eld goal late in the fourth quarter at Findlay to earn WSU’s Special Teams Player of the

Game ... made fi ve extra points against Walsh ... connected on a 22-yard fi eld goal vs. Saginaw

Valley State ... averaged 63.7 yards on three kickoff s at Ferris State ... made a career-long 36-

yard fi eld goal at Ohio Dominican ... was successful on all three PAT attempts against Grand

Valley State ... had one kickoff for a touchback vs. GVSU with all fi ve touchbacks coming in the

last four games ... 39 PATs made ranks fourth for one season in WSU history ... recorded for the

fourth-best single-season fi eld goal percentage (min. 4 made) at 80 percent.

High School: A 2016 graduate of Lake Orion High School ... was a three-year varsity

letterwinner for the Dragons ... connected on 42-of-46 PAT attempts as a sophomore, and

27-of-29 in 2014 ... made three fi eld goals as a senior for coach Chris Bell and was 21-of-23 on

PATs ... was a three-year Oakland Activities Association Scholar-Athlete ... earned the Lamp of

Learning Award all four years for maintaining a 3.5 GPA or higher ... also competed in soccer

for LOHS.

Personal: Full name--Lucas J. Bevilacqua ... born March 27, 1998, in Royal Oak ... son of

Patrick and Susan Bevilacqua ... has two older brothers, Jake and Zack, and two sisters, Nicole

and Alayna ... is majoring in business management ... named to the Coach’s Honor Roll (term

gpa 3.0-3.49) for Fall 2016 and Winter 2017 ... cousin Ron Egloff played seven seasons for the

Denver Broncos and one for the San Diego Chargers totaling 75 receptions in 105 games ... last

name is pronounced BEV-ill-aqua.

Bevilacqua’s Career StatisticsYear GP 1-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Total Long PAT Pts

2016 11 2-3 2-2 0-0 0-0 4-5 36 39-49 51

Year GP Kickoff s Yds Avg Long TB Net

2016 11 66 3587 54.3 65 5 39.8

Bevilacqua’s Career HighsField Goals Made:

1 (4x) MR at Ohio Dominican

(11/5/16)

Field Goals Attempted:

1 (5x) MR at Ohio Dominican

(11/5/16)

Longest Field Goal:

36 at Ohio Dominican (11/5/16)

Extra Points Made:

5 (4x) MR vs. Walsh (10/15/16)

Extra Points Attempted:

7 (2x) MR vs. Walsh (10/15/16)

Points:


Bevilacqua’s Career Game-By-Game Statistics

Date Opp PAT Made PAT Att. FGM FGA Long Punt Yds Avg. I20

9-3-16 @ Northwood 4 4 0 0 -- 0 -- ---- -

9-10-16 @ Ashland 1 1 0 0 -- 0 -- ---- -

9-17-16 Lake Erie 5 7 1 1 29 0 -- ---- -

9-24-16 Tiffi n 5 5 0 1 -- 0 -- ---- -

10-1-16 Hillsdale 5 6 0 0 -- 0 -- ---- -

10-8-16 @ Findlay 4 5 1 1 33 0 -- ---- -

10-15-16 Walsh 5 7 0 0 -- 0 -- ---- -

10-22-16 SVSU 3 6 1 1 22 0 -- ---- -

10-29-16 @ Ferris State 2 3 0 0 -- 0 -- ---- -

11-5-16 @ Ohio Dom. 2 2 1 1 36 0 -- ---- -

11-12-16 GVSU 3 3 0 0 -- 0 -- ---- -


2017 WAYNE STATE FOOTBALL PRESS BOX CREW

P.A. Announcer -- Kevin Kramis or Eric Long

P.A. Operations -- Brad Beyer

Play Clock -- Alan Letkowski

Game Clock Operator -- Fritz Reznor

Video Board Operators -- Cameron Weidenthaler and Kevin Brechmacher

Music -- Eric Long or Addison Pawelek

Stat Crew -- A.J. Letkowski, Karl Henkel, Devin Rose and Tim Hepler

Video Highlights and All-Access -- Ben Corona

Radio Engineer -- Hope Winkles

Press Box Operations -- Mike Feld, Zach Byron, Steven Jones and

Chris Popovich



KICKERS/DONNELLY

Continued from page 29

Wayne State University Athletics Historical Timeline• 1956 – Wayne University becomes Wayne State University; Men’s Basketball

wins fi rst conference title and makes NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 (loses to Univer-

sity of Kentucky 84-64); Football wins fi rst conference title (PAC)

• 1959 – Men’s Fencing and Men’s Baseball win fi rst conference titles (PAC)

• 1961 – Dr. Richard C. Havel is named Athletic Director (1961-1970)

• 1963 – Men’s Swimming wins fi rst conference title (PAC)

• 1964 – Cynthia Goyette swims the breaststroke leg of an Olympic Gold Medal

and world record 400 Medley Relay at the Olympics in Tokyo

• 1970 – Frank McBride is named acting Athletic Director (1970-1971)

• 1971 – Dr. Chalmer G. Hixson is named Athletic Director (1971-1981)

• 1973 – Women’s Diver Dacia Schileru becomes fi rst female athlete to compete at

an NCAA Championships, fi nishing 13th overall. With this accomplishment, she is

recognized by the NCAA Hall of Champions in Indianapolis, Ind., and was recognized

as a Top 50 performance in NCAA history.

• 1975 – Wayne State University joins the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Con-

ference (GLIAC); Men’s Fencing Wins First NCAA Championship; Football wins fi rst

GLIAC Championship; Women’s Tennis wins fi rst GLIAC Championship; Men’s Tennis

wins fi rst GLIAC Championship; Men’s Outdoor Track wins fi rst GLIAC Championship

• 1976 – Men’s Indoor Track wins fi rst GLIAC Championship

• 1979 – Men’s Fencing wins NCAA Championship; Volleyball wins fi rst GLIAC

Championship

• 1980 – Men’s Fencing wins NCAA Championship; Women’s Basketball wins fi rst

GLIAC Championship; Baseball wins fi rst GLIAC Championship

• 1981 – Softball shares fi rst GLIAC regular-season title; Vernon Payne is named

Athletic Director (1981-1982)

• 1982 – Women’s Fencing wins fi rst NCAA Championship; Men’s Fencing wins

NCAA Championship; Dr. Fred A. Mulhauser is named Athletic Director (1982-1988)

• 1983 – Men’s Fencing wins NCAA Championship; Softball wins fi rst outright

GLIAC Championship

• 1984 – Men’s Fencing wins NCAA Championship; Men’s Basketball wins fi rst

GLIAC Championship

• 1985 – Men’s Fencing wins NCAA Championship

Continued on page 46

WSU’S ALL-TIME SCORING KICKERSPlace Name PAT Made FG Made Points

1) Stefan Terleckyj, 2010-2014 169 39 286

2) David Chudzinski, 2005-2008 107 33 206

3) Matt Fishburn, 1994-1997 68 30 158

4) Jerry McGowan, 1983-1986 56 28 140

5) Paul Graham, 2014-SA 67 20 127

6) Bob Klick, 1988-1990 53 21 116

7) Bill Kelley, 1973-1976 60 11 93

8) Craig Motzer, 1986-1987 29 19 86

9) Nick Palombit, 1991-1993 56 8 80

10) Stephen Wayne, 2001-2004 43 12 79

11) Greg Gundersen, 2003-2004 40+ 12 76

12) Brad Newitt, 1998-1999 38 12 74

13) Anthony Morasso, 2005-2009 39 8 63

14) Luke Bevilacqua, 2016-SA 39 4 51

15) Carey Starnes, 1980 16 11 49

16) Dick Lisabeth, 1951-54 48 0 48^

17) Jeff Cetlinski, 1966-1968 40 2 46*

18) Duane Lockhart, 1977-1978 27 6 45

19) Greg Guyon, 1973-74 19 7 40

20) Matt Pomeroy, 2000 27 3 36

Roy Morris, 1981-82 27 3 36

+-Had a two-point conversion rush for 78 career points.

^-Scored 10 touchdowns for 108 career points.

*-Scored six touchdowns for 82 career points.

43 DylanDONNELLY

R-Freshman • 5-11 • 182

Fraser, Mich. • Fraser H.S.

2016: Dressed for all six home games, plus road contests at Northwood and Findlay ... did not

see any playing time, and was redshirted.

High School: A 2016 graduate of Fraser High School ... was a three-year letterwinner for

coach Jon Skladanowski ... helped FHS win a Homecoming game with a fi eld goal and an

onside kick return ... named to the 2014 Detroit Free Press All-Metro East Honorable Mention

team ... was a three-year letterwinner in soccer and a two-time team MVP ... earned all-

league honors twice for soccer ... helped the Ramblers to the 2014 soccer MHSAA regional

championship ... served as a team captain in soccer ... was a four-year member of Peer-2-Peer

... recognized for over 40 hours of community service each year.

Personal: Full name--Dylan B. Donnelly ... born November 3, 1997, in Fraser ... son of Brad

and Kim Donnelly ... has a younger brother, Jakob, and a younger sister, Addison ... is a fi lm

major in the college of fi ne, performing and communication arts ... named to the Coach’s

Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Winter 2017.

RUSHING FOR 1,000 YARDS FOUR STRAIGHT SEASONS

In the history of NCAA Division II football, only 10 players have rushed

for at least 1,000 yards in each of their four seasons:

Jarrett Anderson Truman 1993-96

Johnny Bailey Texas A&M-Kingsville 1986-89

Damian Beane Shepherd 1996-99

Joique Bell Wayne State (MI) 2006-09

Austin Ekeler Western State 2013-16

Stefen Logan South Dakota 2003-06

Jeremy Monroe Michigan Tech 1990-93

Franklyn Quiteh Bloomsburg 2010-13

Chris Washington Concordia-St. Paul 2000-03

Danny Woodhead Chadron State 2004-07



DEFENSIVE ENDS/CARRIZALES

Carrizales’ Career HighsTackles:


Solo Tackles:

7 vs. Carson-Newman (9/13/14)

Assisted Tackles:

4 vs. Grand Valley State (10/10/15)

Tackles For Loss:

3.5 vs. Lake Erie (11/7/15)

Sacks:

2.0 (3x) MR vs. Tiffi n (9/24/16)

Quarterback Hurries:

1 (8x) MR vs. Walsh (10/15/16)

Pass Break-Ups:

1 (4x) MR at Ohio Dominican (11/5/16)

Forced Fumbles:

1 (2x) MR vs. Northwood (9/27/14)

Carrizales’ Career StatisticsYear GP Solo Asst Total TFL Sacks FF FR PBrUp QBH

2014 11 27 8 35 14.0-74 7.5-50 2 0 2 3

2015 8 14 13 27 6.5-23 2.5-11 0 0 1 2

2016 11 12 5 17 6.5-24 2.5-10 0 0 1 3

Career 30 53 26 79 27-121 12.5-71 2 0 4 8

2 JakeCARRIZALES

R-Senior • 6-2 • 237

Hamler, Ohio • Patrick Henry H.S.

2014 All-GLIAC Second Team

2014 WSU Defensive Rookie of the Year

2014 USA College Football Freshman All-America Team

Career Notes: Played in 30 career games, making 19 starts in his three seasons at WSU ...

tied-for-14th in school history in sack yards (71), tied-for-15th in tackles for loss yards (121),

16th in quarterback sacks (12.5 / 9 solo, 7 assisted), 19th in tackles for loss (27.0 / 21 solo,

12 assisted) and tied-for-36th in forced fumbles (2) ... tied-for-fi fth with eight quarterback

hurries (since the statistic started being kept in 2002).

2016: Started all 11 games at defensive end ... totaled two solo tackles for loss, plus an

assisted tackle at Northwood ... recorded three solo tackles against Lake Erie, including one

for loss ... tallied two sacks and a quarterback hurry vs. Tiffi n ... notched a quarterback hurry

against Hillsdale ... selected WSU’s Defensive Player of the Week for the Findlay contest

after recording three tackles (2-1), including a half-sack ... credited with a solo tackle and a

quarterback hurry vs. Walsh ... earned a solo tackle against Saginaw Valley State ... recorded

three assisted tackles at Ferris State, including a tackle for loss ... notched a solo tackle and a

pass break-up at Ohio Dominican ... recorded 6.5 tackles for loss (5 solo, 3 assisted) ... 68th

among all active D2 players with 0.90 tackles for loss per game, 74th with 121 tackle for loss

yards and 76th in total sacks (12.5).

2015: Started all eight games played (the fi rst two games and the last six contests) ... made

fi rst career start at Michigan Tech ... was credited with one solo tackle against the Huskies ...

totaled four tackles (2-2) vs. Truman including one for loss, along with a quarterback hurry ...

did not dress for three consecutive games (3-4-5) due to injury ... credited with fi ve tackles

(1-4) vs. Grand Valley State, including 1.5 for loss (1/2 sack) along with a quarterback hurry

to earn WSU’s Defensive Player of the Week honors ... notched a solo tackle against both

Northern Michigan and Walsh ... led all WSU defensive linemen with four tackles (3-1) against

Findlay, including one for loss ... led all WSU defensive linemen with eight tackles (5-3) vs.

Lake Erie, including 3.5 tackle for loss (two sacks) and a pass break-up ... led all WSU defensive

linemen with four stops (1-3) at Hillsdale ... led all WSU defensive linemen with 6.5 tackles for

loss ... had one solo and three assisted sacks (2.5 total) ... named to the USA College Football

Pre-Season All-America Second Team ... switched to No. 2.

2014: Voted to the All-GLIAC Second Team ... selected as WSU’s Defensive Rookie of the Year

award winner ... named to the USA College Football Freshman All-America Team ... played in

all 11 games ... made collegiate debut as a back-up defensive end vs. Michigan Tech recording

two solo tackles including a sack ... garnered a season-best seven solo tackles vs. Carson-

Newman including one for loss along with a pass break-up ... totaled four tackles (3-1) at

Malone including two for loss (one sack) and one forced fumble ... tallied three solo tackles

against Northwood including two sacks, a forced fumble and a quarterback hurry ... notched

three solo tackles vs. Tiffi n including two for loss (one sack) ... recorded three assisted sacks

at Grand Valley State among his fi ve tackles (2-3) ... also had a quarterback hurry at GVSU ...

credited with three tackles (2-1) at Northern Michigan ... had an assisted tackle at Findlay ...

both tackles at Lake Erie were TFL ... totaled four tackles (2-2) vs. Hillsdale including 1.5 for

loss (one sack) along with a quarterback hurry and a pass break-up ... had at least one tackle

for loss in nine games ... led all WSU defensive linemen with 35 tackles (27-8) ... tied for third

on the squad with three quarterback hurries ... ranked third in the GLIAC in sacks (7.5 - 6 solo,

3 assisted) and fourth with 14 tackles for loss (12 solo, 4 assisted) ... fi nished 60th in the NCAA

with 0.68 sacks per game ... switched to No. 95.

2013: Dressed for all fi ve home games, but did not see any playing time ... was redshirted

... selected WSU’s Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week for the Hillsdale game ... wore

No. 84.

High School: A 2013 graduate of Patrick Henry High School ... was a Second Team Associated

Press All-Ohio selection after recording 114 tackles, including nine sacks among his 16 tackles

for loss ... forced three fumbles and recovered two others ... helped the Patriots reach the

Division V regional fi nal while serving as a team captain ... voted Northwest Ohio Athletic

League (NWOAL) Defensive Player of the Year as well as Associated Press Division V Northwest

Ohio District lineman of the year ... was a four-year letterwinner for coach Bill Inselmann, who

totaled 314 career tackles, including 21 sacks ... named to the Toledo Blade First Team as a

defensive lineman ... was a three-time fi rst-team all-league pick ... selected for the 2013 Ohio

High School Football Coaches Association North-South Classic ... competed in the shot put for

PHHS and was a state qualifi er in 2012 ... placed second in the 2013 track regionals in the

shot put (55-10.00) ... was the Patriots top track scorer for three straight years ... served as a

football team captain.

Personal: Full name--Jacob M. Carrizales ... born September 30, 1994, in Bowling Green,

Ohio ... son of Donnie and Elissa Carrizales ... has three brothers, Donnie, Nick and Caleb, and

one younger sister, Abby ... is a criminal justice major ... named to the Coach’s Honor Roll (term

gpa 3.0-3.49) for Fall 2013 ... last name is pronounced CARA-zal-lis.

Carrizales’ Career Game-By-Game Statistics

Date Opp Solo Asst Tot TFL Yds Sacks Yds PBrUp FF QBH

9-4-14 Mich. Tech 2 0 2 1.0 6 1.0 6 0 0 0

9-13-14 Carson-New. 7 0 7 1.0 1 0 0 1 0 0

9-20-14 @ Malone 3 1 4 2.0 9 1.0 4 0 1 0

9-27-14 Northwood 3 0 3 2.0 13 2.0 13 0 1 1

10-4-14 Tiffi n 3 0 3 2.0 12 1.0 8 0 0 0

10-11-14 @ GVSU 2 3 5 1.5 12 1.5 12 0 0 1

10-18-14 @ NMU 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-25-14 Walsh 1 0 1 1.0 5 0 0 0 0 0

11-1-14 @ Findlay 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-8-14 @ Lake Erie 2 0 2 2.0 8 0 0 0 0 0

11-15-14 Hillsdale 2 2 4 1.5 8 1.0 7 1 0 1


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DEFENSIVE ENDS/CARRIZALES-COLEMAN

90 DerrickCOLEMAN

R-Junior • 6-3 • 220

Beverly Hills, Mich. • Country Day H.S.

2016 All-GLIAC Honorable Mention


Career Note: Played in 20 contests for the Green and Gold over the last two seasons.

2016: Named to the All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Team ... played in all 11 games as a back-up

defensive end ... led all WSU defensive linemen with fi ve tackles (1-4) at Ashland ... garnered

three tackles (1-2) against Lake Erie, including a half-tackle for loss ... made two tackles (1-1)

vs. Tiffi n, including an eight-yard sack ... totaled two solo tackles against Hillsdale, including

a sack ... played on the kickoff coverage team vs. LEC ... lone tackle at Findlay was for loss

... notched a quarterback hurry against Walsh ... recorded two solo tackles, including a sack

against Saginaw Valley State ... also had a quarterback hurry vs. the Cardinals ... tallied two

tackles (1-1) at Ferris State ... recorded three solo tackles at Ohio Dominican, including two

for loss (one sack) ... also had a forced fumble at ODU ... all three tackles against No. 2-Grand

Valley State were solo tackles for loss, including one sack to earn WSU’s Defensive Player of the

Game ... led the squad in tackles for loss (9.5 / 9 solo, 1 assisted), TFL yards (40), sacks (5.0 / 5

solo) and sacks yards (25) ... set a career-high for tackles in a season with 23.

2015: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... played in the fi rst nine games ... made

collegiate debut at Michigan Tech ... saw time at defensive end in the last eight games played

... recorded an assisted tackle against Truman ... notched a solo tackle vs. Malone ... played

on the kickoff coverage team at Northwood ... contributed a career-high three solo tackles

against the Timberwolves ... registered a solo tackle at Tiffi n ... tallied two solo tackles vs.

Northern Michigan, including lone tackle for loss ... also had a kickoff return against the

Wildcats ... equaled a season-best with two stops (1-1) vs. Findlay ... played on the kickoff

return unit in all nine games played and the punt coverage unit in four games ... missed Lake

Erie contest due to injury ... dressed but did not play at Hillsdale ... switched to No. 90.

Coleman’s Career StatisticsYear GP Solo Asst Total TFL Sacks FF FR PBrUp QBH

2015 9 8 2 10 1.0-2 0-0 0 0 0 0

2016 11 15 8 23 9.5-39 5.0-24 1 0 0 2

Career 20 23 10 33 10.5-41 5.0-24 1 0 0 2

Coleman’s Career HighsTackles:

5 at Ashland (9/10/16)

Solo Tackles:

3 (3x) MR vs. GVSU (11/12/16)

Assisted Tackles:


Tackles For Loss:

3.0 vs. Grand Valley State (11/12/16)

Sacks:

1.0 (5x) MR vs. GVSU (11/12/16)


1 (2x) MR vs. SVSU (10/22/16)

Pass Break-Ups:

NA

Forced Fumbles:


Coleman’s Career Game-By-Game Statistics


9-3-15 @ Mich. Tech 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-12-15 Truman 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-19-15 Malone 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-26-15 @ Northwood 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-3-15 @ Tiffi n 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-10-15 GVSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-17-15 Northern Mi. 2 0 2 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0

10-24-15 @ Walsh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-31-15 Findlay 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-7-15 Lake Erie INJ

11-14-15 @ Hillsdale DNP

9-3-16 @ Northwood 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-10-16 @ Ashland 1 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-17-16 Lake Erie 1 2 3 0.5 1 0 0 0 0 0

9-24-16 Tiffi n 1 1 2 1.0 8 1.0 8 0 0 0

10-1-16 Hillsdale 2 0 2 1.0 2 1.0 2 0 0 0

10-8-16 @ Findlay 1 0 1 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0

10-15-16 Walsh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

10-22-16 SVSU 2 0 2 1.0 5 1.0 5 0 0 1

10-29-16 @ Ferris State 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-5-16 @ Ohio Dom. 3 0 3 2.0 15 1.0 4 0 1 0

11-12-16 GVSU 3 0 3 3.0 7 1.0 5 0 0 0


Carrizales’ Career Game-By-Game Statistics (continued)


9-3-15 @ Mich. Tech 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-12-15 Truman 2 2 4 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 1

9-19-15 Malone INJ

9-26-15 @ Northwood INJ

10-3-15 @ Tiffi n INJ

10-10-15 GVSU 1 4 5 1.0 2 0.5 1 0 0 1

10-17-15 Northern Mi. 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-24-15 @ Walsh 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-31-15 Findlay 2 1 3 1.0 6 0 0 0 0 0

11-7-15 Lake Erie 5 3 8 3.5 14 2.0 10 1 0 0

11-14-15 @ Hillsdale 1 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-3-16 @ Northwood 2 1 3 2.0 10 0 0 0 0 0

9-10-16 @ Ashland 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-17-16 Lake Erie 3 0 3 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0

9-24-16 Tiffi n 2 0 2 2.0 7 2.0 7 0 0 1

10-1-16 Hillsdale 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

10-8-16 @ Findlay 2 1 3 0.5 3 0.5 3 0 0 0

10-15-16 Walsh 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

10-22-16 SVSU 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-29-16 @ Ferris State 0 3 3 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0

11-5-16 @ Ohio Dom. 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

11-12-16 GVSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


2014: Dressed for the fi nal fi ve home games, but did not see any playing time ... selected WSU

Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week for the Carson Newman game.

High School: A 2014 graduate of Detroit Country Day High School ... was a two-year

letterwinner ... received the squad’s Leader Award ... helped the Yellowjackets to an 8-4

record in 2013 and the third round of the state playoff s where they fell 33-28 to the eventual

state champions ... played for coach Dan MacLean ... served as a team captain.

Personal: Full name--Derrick D. Coleman ... born April 28, 1996, in Hackensack, N.J. ... son of

Derick and Gina Coleman ... father is a former Syracuse and NBA player, who was drafted No. 1

overall in 1990 by the New Jersey Nets ... dad was the 1991 NBA Rookie of the Year and won a

gold medal with Team USA at the 1994 FIBA World Championship ... father played in 781 NBA

games totaling 12,884 points, 7,232 rebounds, 1,985 assists, and 1,051 blocked shots ... dad

averaged nearly 17 points per game in 39 career playoff games ... has one younger sister, Nala

... is a communication studies major ... named to the Coach’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49)

for Fall 2014, Winter 2015 and Fall 2016.



DEFENSIVE ENDS/BEEDON-LEWIS

57 BradyBEEDON


Marysville, Mich. • Marysville H.S.


2016: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team ... dressed for all six home games,

plus the last two road contests at Ferris State and Ohio Dominican ... saw action in fi ve games

as a back-up defensive end to earn fi rst letter ... made collegiate debut as a back-up defensive

end against Lake Erie ... led all WSU defensive linemen with four tackles (3-1) vs. the Storm,

including two tackles for loss (one sack) ... recorded a sack and a quarterback hurry against

Walsh ... played as a back-up defensive end at Ferris State ... saw action with the kickoff return

team in three games ... selected WSU’s Scout Defensive Player of the Game for the Northwood

contest ... recorded three tackles for loss (all solo).

2015: Dressed for the fi nal fi ve home games, but did not see any playing time ... was

redshirted ... selected WSU’s Scout Team Defense Player of the Week for the Michigan Tech

contest.

High School: A 2015 graduate of Marysville High School ... was a three-year letterwinner

for the Vikings ... named to the Detroit Free Press Division 4 All-State team as an defensive

lineman ... was a Division 3-4 Honorable Mention All-State selection for coach Mark Caza ...

earned First Team All-Macomb Area Conference (MAC) Gold Division honors as well as Second

Team All-Metro East accolades after totaling 53 tackles as a senior including 12.5 for loss ...

named to the Port Huron Times Herald All-Blue Water Area First Team after blocking two kicks

and returning a fumble for a touchdown ... recorded 61 tackles as a junior, including 15 for loss

(eight sacks) along with two forced fumbles, an interception and a fumble recovery ... served

as a football team captain as a senior and was a two-year basketball team captain ... also

competed in baseball and track for the Vikings.

Personal: Full name--Brady M. Beedon ... born July 31, 1996, in Port Huron ... son of Roger

and Kerry Beedon ... father played goalie for Ohio State’s ice hockey team (1985-89) and

was drafted in 1985 by the Montreal Canadiens … grandfather Michael Mullins was a 1965

football letterwinner at Iowa ... uncle Brett Mullins is Saginaw Valley State’s (1990-93) all-

time leader in rushing attempts with 677 ... uncle Ryan Mullins is among SVSU’s (1993-95)

all-time tackles leaders with 250 stops ... cousin Dominic Schultz was a linebacker at the

University of Minnesota (2011-14) ... is a broadcast journalism major ... named to the Athletic

Director’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) for Fall 2015 and Fall 2016 ... named to the Coach’s

Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Winter 2016.

99 JalenLEWIS


Pontiac, Mich. • West Bloomfi eld H.S.

2016: Played in all 11 games as a defensive end, making lone career start in the Saginaw

Valley State contest ... made collegiate debut wearing No. 53 at Northwood (wore No. 53 for

all fi ve road games) ... had three solo stops at NU, including two for loss (one sack) ... totaled

two solo tackles at Ashland ... recorded an assisted tackle vs. Lake Erie and a solo stop against

Tiffi n ... notched a fi ve-yard sack vs. Hillsdale ... credited with an assisted tackle at Findlay ...

contributed two solo tackles, including a sack against Walsh, plus had a fumble recovery ...

earned a quarterback hurry vs. Saginaw Valley State ... tallied a career-high four tackles (2-2)

at Ferris State, including a half-tackle for loss ... had a fumble recovery and an assisted tackle

at Ohio Dominican ... saw playing time on punt coverage against the Storm and at Findlay ...

tied-for-36th nationally in fumbles recovered (2) ... fi nished second on the squad with 3.0

sacks (all solo) ... recorded 4.5 tackles for loss (4 solo, 1 assisted).


selected WSU’s Scout Team Defense Player of the Week for the Walsh contest.

High School: A 2015 graduate of West Bloomfi eld High School ... was a four-year letterwinner

for the Lakers and coach Ron Bellamy ... recorded 90 tackles including 11 sacks as a senior ...

tallied six pass break-ups as a senior as WBHS had a 9-2 record ... was a Second Team All-

Metro selection ... totaled 15 tackles against Livonia Stevenson including two sacks in the 2014

MHSAA fi rst round playoff win for the Lakers ... earned the squad’s Team Hustle Award ...

named the Most Improved Player in Oakland County by the Oakland Press.

Personal: Full name--Jalen D. Lewis … born March 22, 1996, in Pontiac ... son of Mark Lewis

and Kathy Holder ... has one younger brother, Jayshaun ... is majoring in criminal justice ...

named to the Coach’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Fall 2015.

Beedon’s Career StatisticsYear GP Solo Asst Total TFL Sacks FF FR PBrUp QBH

2016 5 4 1 5 3.0-19 2.0-14 0 0 0 1

Beedon’s Career HighsTackles:


Solo Tackles:


Assisted Tackles:


Tackles For Loss:

2.0 vs. Lake Erie (9/17/16)

Sacks:

1.0 (2x) MR vs. Walsh (10/15/16)


1 vs. Walsh (10/15/16)

Pass Break-Ups:

NA

Forced Fumbles:

NA

Beedon’s Career Game-By-Game Statistics


9-3-16 @ Northwood DNT

9-10-16 @ Ashland DNT

9-17-16 Lake Erie 3 1 4 2.0 11 1.0 6 0 0 0

9-24-16 Tiffi n DNP

10-1-16 Hillsdale DNP

10-8-16 @ Findlay DNT

10-15-16 Walsh 1 0 1 1.0 8 1.0 8 0 0 1

10-22-16 SVSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-29-16 @ Ferris State 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-5-16 @ Ohio Dom. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-12-16 GVSU DNP


Lewis’ Career StatisticsYear GP Solo Asst Total TFL Sacks FF FR PBrUp QBH

2016 11 11 5 16 4.5-23 3.0-17 0 2 0 1



DEFENSIVE ENDS/LEWIS-GIBBS-RAU

SCHOOL RECORD 39 WARRIOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS

EARN GLIAC ALL-ACADEMIC HONORS

A school record 39 members of the WSU football team were recognized with GLIAC

All-Academic Excellence or All-Academic accolades for the 2016 season.

Seventeen (17) members of the 2016 program were named to the GLIAC All-

Academic Excellence team (cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5): Brady

Beedon, Trent Brodbeck, Jonathan Currie, Anthony DeDamos, Drew Dowding,

Blake Mazur, Manny Mendoza, Preston Pelham, Logan Smith, Ryan Smith, Nate

Theaker, Kyle Toth, Greg Webber, Aaron Weston, Charlie Younger, Alex Ziedas and

Andrew Zimmerman.

Twenty-two (22) student-athletes were named to the GLIAC All-Academic team

(cumulative gpa of 3.0-3.49): Andy Bielecki, Dustin Carlin, Stephen Charron, Leon

Eggleston, Corey Ester, Randy Garvin, Paul Graham, Michael Hazime, Jimmy Hendrix,

Idris Hobdy, Shane Holler, Luke Ketterman, Christian Klink, Greg McDade, Alex

Medenbach, DeOntay Moff ett, Deiontae Nicholas, Ed Reny, Tommy Richardson,

Demetrius Stinson, Trevor Van Tubbergen and D.J. Zezula.

Theaker was honored for the fi fth time in his career after getting a sixth-year

waiver exemption from the NCAA. Brodbeck, DeDamos, Medenbach, Weston and

Zimmerman collected their fourth career All-Academic awards, while Graham,

Mazur, Mendoza, Reny, Richardson, Webber and Ziedas were recognized for the

third time in their careers.

Lewis’ Career HighsTackles:

4 at Ferris State (10/29/16)

Solo Tackles:

3 at Northwood (9/3/16)

Assisted Tackles:


Tackles For Loss:

2.0 at Northwood (9/3/16)

Sacks:

1.0 (3x) MR vs. Walsh (10/15/16)



Pass Break-Ups:

NA

Fumble Recoveries:


Lewis’ Career Game-By-Game Statistics

Date Opp Solo Asst Tot TFL Yds Sacks Yds PBrUp FR QBH

9-3-16 @ Northwood 3 0 3 2.0 9 1.0 5 0 0 0

9-10-16 @ Ashland 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-17-16 Lake Erie 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-24-16 Tiffi n 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-1-16 Hillsdale 1 0 1 1.0 5 1.0 5 0 0 0

10-8-16 @ Findlay 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-15-16 Walsh 2 0 2 1.0 7 1.0 7 0 1 0

10-22-16 SVSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

10-29-16 @ Ferris State 2 2 4 0.5 2 0 0 0 0 0

11-5-16 @ Ohio Dom. 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

11-12-16 GVSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


68 HaroldGIBBS III

R-Senior • 6-1 • 252

Detroit, Mich. • Clawson H.S.

2016: Dressed for all six home games, but did not see any playing time ... selected WSU’s

Scout Defensive Player of the Week for the Lake Erie game.

2013-2016: Attended Wayne State for three years, but was not a member of the football

team ... joined the squad in August of 2016.

High School: A 2013 graduate of Clawson High School ... was a two-year varsity letterwinner

for coach Jim Sparks ... earned All-MAC (Macomb Area Conference) Bronze division honors

as an off ensive tackle ... also played middle linebacker for the Trojans ... also competed in

wresting for CHS ... placed fourth as a senior at both the MAC tournament and MHSAA Division

3 district tournament at 189 pounds.

Personal: Full name-Harold E. Gibbs III ... born February 10, 1995, in Detroit ... son of Harold

Gibbs and Dionne Werdlow ... has an older sister, Kendra ... is a kinesiology major ... named to

the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) for Fall 2016 ... named to the Coach’s Honor

Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Winter 2017.

46 JustinRAU


Flushing, Mich. • Flushing H.S.

2017: Switching to No. 46.

2016: Dressed for all six home games, but did not see any playing time ... was redshirted ...

wore No. 58.

High School: A 2016 graduate of Flushing High School ... was a three-year letterwinner for

the Raiders ... helped coach Robert Oginsky’s squad to a second-place fi nish in the 2014 Flint

Metro League standings ... participated in the inaugural Flint Area All-Star football game in

2016 ... selected as team Defensive MVP as a senior ... also lettered in basketball as a power

forward for FHS ... earned Scholar-Athlete and Honor Roll recognition ... served as a football

team captain.

Personal: Full name--Justin M. Rau ... born July 17, 1997, in Flushing ... son of Dennis and

Martha Rau ... has a younger brother, Jacob, and an older sister, Elizabeth ... is majoring in

global supply chain management ... named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll (term gpa

3.5+) for Fall 2016 and Winter 2017.



DEFENSIVE TACKLES/BATTLE-MAZUR

92 BlakeMAZUR

R-Senior • 6-2 • 259

Comstock Park, Mich. • Comstock Park H.S.




Career Notes: Played in 21 contests in his three seasons for the Green and Gold.

2016: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team ... dressed for all the home games,

seeing action in two contests ... made season debut as a back-up nose tackle vs. Lake Erie ...

lone stop was a half-tackle for loss ... recorded two solo tackles against Walsh, including a

sack.

2015: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... saw action as a back-up defensive tackle in

eight games (the fi rst six contests and the last two games) ... had a tackle for loss in the fourth

quarter vs. Truman ... registered an assisted tackle (for loss) against Malone ... dressed but did

not play in games 7-8-9 ... had an assisted tackle on two sacks against Lake Erie ... garnered an

assisted tackle at Hillsdale ... was a CoSIDA Academic All-District nominee ... 2015-16 recipient

of the DII ADA Academic Achievement Award.

2014: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team ... played in all 11 games ... made

collegiate debut as a back-up defensive tackle vs. Michigan Tech ... notched two assisted

tackles at Malone, and one assisted stop at Findlay ... recorded a career-best three tackles (1-

2) at Lake Erie, including a tackle for loss ... had an assisted tackle against Hillsdale.


selected WSU’s Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week for the Saginaw Valley game.

High School: A 2013 graduate of Comstock Park High School ... was a two-time OK Blue All-

Conference player for coach Mark Chapman ... helped the Panthers advance to the Division 4

state semifi nal game in each of his last two years ... recorded 91 tackles, including seven sacks

and two forced fumbles, as CPHS won a team record 11 games in 2012, including a win over

No. 1 ranked Grand Rapids Catholic Central in the second round of the playoff s ... tallied 33

quarterback hurries and 11 pass break-ups ... was a three-year starter both ways who earned

All-Area accolades in 2011 and 2012 ... totaled 79 tackles including six sacks as a junior ... was

a member of the National Honor Society ... participated in the shot put and discus throws for

the Panthers ... also competed in basketball ... served as a team captain in football.

Personal: Full name--Blake R. Mazur ... born July 3, 1995, in Grand Rapids ... son of Bob

and Beth Mazur ... has two older brothers, Rob and Bill, and a younger sister, Olivia ... Bill

played football at Ferris State (2009-11) ... is a business marketing major ... named to the

Athletic Director’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) for Fall 2013, Winter 2014, Fall 2015 (4.00) and

Fall 2016 ... named to the Coach’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Fall 2014, Winter 2015,

Winter 2016 and Winter 2017 ... last name is pronounced maize-ER (rhymes with razor) ... is a

member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Mazur’s Career StatisticsYear GP Solo Asst Total TFL Sacks FF FR PBrUp QBH

2014 11 1 6 7 1.0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0

2015 8 1 4 5 2.5-9 1.0-5 0 0 0 0

2016 2 2 1 3 1.5-8 1.0-7 0 0 0 0

Career 21 4 11 15 5.0-18 2.0-12 0 0 0 0

94 TirocaBATTLE


Auburn Hills, Mich. • Avondale H.S.

2016: Dressed for all the home games, plus the last two road contests at Ferris State and

Ohio Dominican ... saw action in fi ve games as a back-up defensive tackle to earn fi rst letter

... made collegiate debut against Lake Erie ... totaled three tackles (1-2) against the Storm ...

also saw playing time vs. Walsh ... recorded two tackles (1-1) against Saginaw Valley State ...

switched to No. 94.


wore No. 49.

High School: A 2015 graduate of Avondale High School ... was a four-year letterwinner for

the Yellow Jackets and coach Steve Deutsch ... totaled 136 tackles as a senior, including 47

for loss ... tallied 21 sacks to earn Team Defensive MVP accolades ... accumulated 86 stops

(36-50) the two prior seasons combined ... totaled 42 tackles in 2013, including 20 for loss

(6.5 sacks) along with three quarterback hurries and one forced fumble ... selected to the All-

Oakland Activities Association First Team ... recorded 4.5 sacks in 2012 ... participated in the

U.S. Army national combine ... earned Honorable Mention All-Oakland County accolades ...

named Defensive MVP of the Rivals Underclassman Big Man Elite Camp ... served as a team

captain in 2014.

Personal: Full name--Tiroca T. A. Battle … born July 30, 1997, in Pontiac ... son of Tiroca

Battle, Sr. and Terita Robinson ... has three younger brothers, Mekhi, Deshawn and Teriq ... has

two younger sisters, Jordan and Mikayla ... is a kinesiology (physical therapy) major ... named

to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) for Fall 2015 ... named to the Coach’s

Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Winter 2017 ... fi rst name is pronounced TY-row-cuh.

Battle’s Career StatisticsYear GP Solo Asst Total TFL Sacks FF FR PBrUp QBH

2016 5 2 3 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0

Battle’s Career HighsTackles:


Solo Tackles:

1 (2x) MR vs. Saginaw Valley State

(10/22/16)

Assisted Tackles:


Tackles For Loss:

NA

Sacks:

NA


NA

Pass Break-Ups:

NA



DEFENSIVE TACKLES/MAZUR

Mazur’s Career HighsTackles:

3 at Lake Erie (11/8/14)

Solo Tackles:

2 vs. Walsh (10/15/16)

Assisted Tackles:

2 (3x) MR vs. Lake Erie (11/7/15)

Tackles For Loss:

1.0 (4x) MR vs. Walsh (10/15/16)

Sacks:

1.0 (2x) MR vs. Walsh (10/15/16


NA

Pass Break-Ups:

NA

Forced Fumbles:

NA

Mazur’s Career Game-By-Game Statistics


9-4-14 Mich. Tech 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-13-14 Carson-New. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-20-14 @ Malone 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-27-14 Northwood 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-4-14 Tiffi n 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-11-14 @ GVSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-18-14 @ NMU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-25-14 Walsh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-1-14 @ Findlay 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-8-14 @ Lake Erie 1 2 3 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0

11-15-14 Hillsdale 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-3-15 @ Mich. Tech 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-12-15 Truman 1 0 1 1.0 3 0 0 0 0 0

9-19-15 Malone 0 1 1 0.5 1 0 0 0 0 0

9-26-15 @ Northwood 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-3-15 @ Tiffi n 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-10-15 GVSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-17-15 Northern Mi. DNP

10-24-15 @ Walsh DNP

10-31-15 Findlay DNP

11-7-15 Lake Erie 0 2 2 1.0 5 1.0 5 0 0 0

11-14-15 @ Hillsdale 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-3-16 @ Northwood DNT

9-10-16 @ Ashland DNT

9-17-16 Lake Erie 0 1 1 0.5 1 0 0 0 0 0

9-24-16 Tiffi n DNP

10-1-16 Hillsdale DNP

10-8-16 @ Findlay DNT

10-15-16 Walsh 2 0 2 1.0 7 1.0 7 0 0 0

10-22-16 SVSU DNP

10-29-16 @ Ferris State DNT

11-5-16 @ Ohio Dom. DNT

11-12-16 GVSU DNP


Continued from page 40

Wayne State University Athletics Historical Timeline• 1986 – Men’s Basketball wins NCAA Regionals Championship

• 1988 – Women’s Fencing wins NCAA Championship; Christ Petrouleas is named

interim Athletic Director (1988-1991)

• 1989 – Women’s Fencing wins NCAA Championship• 1991 – Bob Brennan is

named Athletic Director (1991-2000)

• 1993 – Men’s Basketball makes it to the semifi nals of NCAA Tournament

• 1999 – Wayne State University changes nickname to Warriors

• 2000 – Ron Hammye is named interim Athletic Director

• 2000 – Rob Fournier is named Athletic Director (2000 to present)

• 2001 – Men’s Cross Country wins fi rst GLIAC Championship

• 2002 – Men’s Ice Hockey wins fi rst CHA Championship; Men’s Tennis makes fi rst

NCAA Tournament

• 2003 – Men’s Golf wins fi rst GLIAC Championship; Men’s Swimming wins fi rst

GLIAC Championship; Men’s Ice Hockey participates in NCAA Tournament; Women’s

Softball makes fi rst College World Series; Women’s Basketball participates in fi rst

NCAA Tournament

• 2004 – Men’s Golf makes fi rst NCAA Tournament

• 2005 – Men’s Baseball and Women’s Tennis participate in fi rst NCAA

Tournament

• 2006 – Women’s Swimming wins fi rst GLIAC Championship

• 2007 – Rachelle Malette wins fi rst of two GLIAC and Midwest Regional Women’s

Cross Country titles

• 2008 – Women’s Ice Hockey wins fi rst CHA Championship

• 2009 – RB Joique Bell wins the Harlon Hill Trophy; Men’s Golf wins Super

Regionals and advance to fi rst NCAA Finals

• 2011 – Men’s Football makes fi rst Division II Championship Tournament and

advances to the National Championship Game

• 2012 – Women’s Swimming wins fi rst NCAA Division II Championship; Swimmer

Catherine Leix is voted CoSIDA Academic At-Large All-American of the Year

• 2013 – Women’s Indoor and Outdoor Track are newly added sports

• 2014 – Women’s Tennis wins NCAA Regional and advances to Sweet 16 for fi rst

time in school history; WSU sets school record with 524 NACDA points to fi nish in

the top fi ve (5%) of Division II; women’s golf competes as WSU’s 18th varsity sport

• 2015 – Women’s basketball standout Shareta Brown is the consensus National

Player of the Year

• 2016 – Hurdler Karrington Seals becomes the fi rst WSU women’s track and fi eld

indoor All-American; Softball pitcher/outfi elder Lyndsay Butler was selected as the

National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) National Player of the Year

• 2017 – Gary Bryce becomes sets the all-time Division II wins record by a softball

coach



NOSE TACKLES/HOLLINS-BAKER

93 JustinHOLLINS


West Bloomfi eld, Mich. • W. Bloomfi eld H.S.

2016: Played in all 10 games dressed (the fi rst six contests and the last four games) ... made

collegiate debut as the back-up nose tackle at Northwood ... had two solo tackles against

the Timberwolves, plus a forced fumble ... totaled two tackles (1-1) at No. 5 Ashland ... lone

stop vs. Lake Erie was a tackle for loss ... missed the Walsh contest with an injury ... made an

assisted tackle at Ferris State ... lone tackle at Ohio Dominican was for a loss (and also forced

a fumble) ... garnered a quarterback hurry at ODU ... tied for second on the squad with two

forced fumbles, which ranked in the top 10 in the GLIAC ... switched to No. 93.

2015: Dressed for all the home games, but did not see any playing time ... was redshirted

... selected WSU’s Scout Team Defense Player of the Week for both the Findlay and Lake Erie

contests ... wore No. 67.

High School: A 2015 graduate of West Bloomfi eld High School ... was a three-year

letterwinner for the Lakers and coach Ron Bellamy ... named to the Detroit Free Press All-

Metro North Honorable Mention Team ... tallied 23 tackles including six for loss (fi ve sacks)

as WBHS went 9-2 and advanced to the second round of the 2014 state playoff s ... recovered

two fumbles and had an interception ... selected to the All-Oakland Activities Association First

Team in both 2013 and 2014 ... was an all-state wrestler in the heavyweight division ... served

as a wrestling team captain.

Personal: Full name--Justin T. Hollins … born October 6, 1997, in Detroit ... son of Alexander

and Tammy Hollins ... has one younger sister, Jasmine ... is majoring in secondary education.

96 LaMonteBAKER

R-Senior • 6-3 • 280

Mt. Clemens, Mich. • L’Anse Creuse North H.S.

2016: Dressed for all six home games, seeing action in three contests ... made season debut

as a nose tackle vs. Lake Erie ... also saw playing time at nose tackle against Tiffi n and Walsh.

2015: Dressed for nine games, seeing action in three contests to earn his fi rst varsity letter

... made collegiate debut as a back-up defensive tackle vs. Malone ... recorded a pass break-

up against the Pioneers ... did not travel for the fi rst two road games (Michigan Tech and

Northwood) ... dressed but did not play vs. Truman, and the last fi ve contests ... saw action as a

back-up defensive tackle at Tiffi n and versus Grand Valley State ... selected WSU’s Scout Team

Defense Player of the Week for the Northwood contest.

2014: Dressed for the fi nal four home games, but did not see any playing time ... missed the

fi rst two home games due to a pre-season injury ... switched to No. 96.


selected WSU’s Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week for the Northwood game ... wore

No. 63.

High School: A 2013 graduate of L’Anse Cruese North High School ... was a three-year starter

for the Crusaders ... voted to the All-Macomb County Second Team after recording 39 solo

tackles including 5.5 sacks ... started at defensive tackle for coach Anthony Kiner ... competed

in the 2012 MHSAA state wrestling tournament at the 285 pound weight class and placed

eighth as a senior with a 45-8 record ... twice earned letters in wrestling ... was a First Team

All-Macomb County and Macomb Area Conference selection ... named to the MCWCA Dream

Team for 2012-13 ... served as a team captain in both football and wrestling.

Personal: Full name--LaMonte L. Baker ... born November 26, 1995, in Mt. Clemens ... son

of LeRoy Jamison and Alisha Baker ... has one younger brother, LaRaymond, and two sisters,

LeAndra and Darienne ... is a business administration/management major ... fi rst name is

pronounced Lamont.

Hollins’ Career StatisticsYear GP Solo Asst Total TFL Sacks FF FR PBrUp QBH

2016 10 5 2 7 2.0-3 0-0 2 0 0 2

Hollins’ Career HighsTackles:

2 (2x) MR at Ashland (9/10/16)

Solo Tackles:


Assisted Tackles:

1 (2x) MR at Ashland (9/10/16)

Tackles For Loss:

1.0 (2x) MR at Ohio Dominican

(11/5/16)

Sacks:

NA



Forced Fumbles:


Hollins’ Career Game-By-Game Statistics


9-3-16 @ Northwood 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

9-10-16 @ Ashland 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-17-16 Lake Erie 1 0 1 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0

9-24-16 Tiffi n 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-1-16 Hillsdale 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-8-16 @ Findlay 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-15-16 Walsh INJ

10-22-16 SVSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-29-16 @ Ferris State 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

11-5-16 @ Ohio Dom. 1 0 1 1.0 2 0 0 0 1 1

11-12-16 GVSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


Baker’s Career StatisticsYear GP Solo Asst Total TFL Sacks FF FR PBrUp QBH

2015 3 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0

2016 3 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0

Career 6 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0



LINEBACKERS/CARLIN

47 DustinCARLIN

Senior • 6-0 • 220

Sterling Hts., Mich. • Utica Stevenson H.S.



Career Notes: Played in all 33 games in his fi rst three seasons for the Green and Gold ... tied-

for-ninth in school history with two blocked kicks.

2017: Will serve as a team captain.

2016: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... played in all 11 games as a back-up

middle linebacker ... made two tackles (1-1) vs. Lake Erie ... had an assisted tackle at Findlay

... recorded two solo tackles against Walsh, including one for loss ... contributed an assisted

tackle vs. Saginaw Valley State ... three of his four assisted tackles at Ferris State came on

special teams (0-1 on kickoff coverage, 0-2 on punt coverage) ... also had a half-tackle for loss

against the Bulldogs ... made an assisted tackle at Ohio Dominican ... saw action on kickoff

return in 10 games, on punt return in nine contests, on kickoff coverage in three games, and

punt coverage in three contests ... was a CoSIDA Academic All-District nominee.

2015: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team ... played in all 11 games ... saw

action on kickoff coverage and punt return in all 11 games ... blocked a fourth quarter Truman

punt setting up the game-winning touchdown (it was his second career blocked punt - 2014

at Findlay) to earn WSU’s Special Teams Player of the Week honors ... saw time as a back-

up middle linebacker vs. Malone ... credited with an assisted tackle on punt coverage at

Northwood ... totaled two solo stops at Tiffi n with one coming as a back-up middle linebacker

... recorded a career-best four tackles (3-1) against Grand Valley State ... had one solo tackle

as a back-up LB vs. both Northern Michigan and Walsh ... tied a career-high with four solo

tackles against Findlay ... tallied four tackles (3-1) vs. Lake Erie, including two (1-1) on kickoff

coverage to earn WSU’s Special Teams Player of the Week honors ... saw time as a back-up

middle linebacker at Hillsdale ... played on punt coverage the last 10 contests and on kickoff

return in eight games ... was a CoSIDA Academic All-District nominee.

2014: Saw playing time at linebacker in all 11 games ... only true freshman to play during the

season ... made collegiate debut on the kickoff coverage unit vs. Michigan Tech ... had a solo

tackle on kickoff coverage against the Huskies ... totaled a season-high two assisted tackles at

Malone including a half-sack ... recorded a tackle for loss against Northwood ... had an assisted

tackle at Grand Valley State ... made a solo stop against Walsh ... blocked a Findlay punt which

Jay Hayes returned 10 yards for a touchdown ... saw time on punt return in four games and on

kickoff coverage in four contests.

High School: A 2014 graduate of Utica Stevenson High School ... was a two-year starter for

the Titans and coach Steve Goralski ... recorded 109 tackles as a senior including fi ve sacks and

four interceptions ... also scored two defensive touchdowns ... rushed for 100 yards in 2013

and had 250 receiving yards as a tight end ... tallied 95 tackles in 2012, including 10 tackles for

loss along with four sacks ... had one rushing touchdown from his fullback position as a junior

... named to the Detroit Free Press All-East Honorable Mention Team as a running back in 2013

as well as All-County First Team after being selected to the All-County Honorable Mention

squad as a junior ... served as a team captain ... a three-star recruit according to the D Zone.

Personal: Full name--Dustin M. Carlin ... born July 18, 1996, in Sterling Heights ... son of John

and Victoria Carlin ... is a secondary education major ... named to the Athletic Director’s Honor

Roll (term gpa 3.5+) for Fall 2014 and Winter 2015 ... named to the Coach’s Honor Roll (term

gpa 3.0-3.49) for Fall 2015, Winter 2016 and Fall 2016 ... is a member of the Student-Athlete

Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Carlin’s Career Game-By-Game StatisticsDate Opp Solo Asst Tot TFL Yds Sack Yds FF Blkd Kick QBH

9-4-14 Mich. Tech 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-13-14 Carson-New. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-20-14 @ Malone 0 2 2 0.5 2 0.5 2 0 0 0

9-27-14 Northwood 1 0 1 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0

10-4-14 Tiffi n 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-11-14 @ GVSU 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-18-14 @ NMU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-25-14 Walsh 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-1-14 @ Findlay 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

11-8-14 @ Lake Erie 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-15-14 Hillsdale 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-3-15 @ Mich. Tech 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-12-15 Truman 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

9-19-15 Malone 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-26-15 @ Northwood 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-3-15 @ Tiffi n 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-10-15 GVSU 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-17-15 Northern Mi. 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-24-15 @ Walsh 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-31-15 Findlay 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-7-15 Lake Erie 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-14-15 @ Hillsdale 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-3-16 @ Northwood 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-10-16 @ Ashland 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-17-16 Lake Erie 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-24-16 Tiffi n 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-1-16 Hillsdale 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-8-16 @ Findlay 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-15-16 Walsh 2 0 2 1.0 3 0 0 0 0 0

10-22-16 SVSU 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-29-16 @ Ferris State 0 4 4 0.5 1 0 0 0 0 0

11-5-16 @ Ohio Dom. 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-12-16 GVSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


Carlin’s Career HighsTackles:

4 (4x) MR at Ferris State (10/29/16)

Solo Tackles:

4 vs. Findlay (10/31/15)

Assisted Tackles:


Tackles For Loss:

1.0 (2x) MR vs. Walsh (10/15/16)

Sacks:

0.5 at Malone (9/20/14)


NA

Pass Break-Ups:

NA

Blocked Kicks:

1 (2x) MR vs. Truman (9/12/15)

Carlin’s Career StatisticsYear GP Solo Asst Total TFL Sack FF FR QBH Blkd

2014 11 4 4 8 1.5-3 0.5-2 0 0 0 1

2015 11 14 4 18 0 0 0 0 0 1

2016 11 4 8 12 1.5-4 0-0 0 0 0 0

Career 33 22 16 38 3.0-7 0.5-2 0 0 0 2



LINEBACKERS/SMITH--GLIAC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

1975–Ed Skowneski 3 times

(Off .-Sept. 6), (Off .-Oct. 4), (Off .-Nov. 1).

1976–Jim Gendron (Off .-Sept. 18),

Vic Vereecke (Line-Sept. 18).

1978–Larry Lind (Def.-Nov. 5).

1979–Randy Alexander (Off .-Oct. 20),

Moe Dozier (Def.-Oct. 27).

1982–Arnold Thompson (Off .-Nov. 13).

1983–Matt Didio (Def.-Sept. 24),

Paul Butcher (Def.-Oct. 1).

1986–Mark Polcyn (Def.-Sept. 22),

Albert Brown (Def.-Oct. 13),

Vic Chenault (Off .-Nov. 10).

1987–Derrick Mason (Def.-Oct. 3),

L.C. Bulger (Off .-Oct. 17).

1988–Randy Holmes (Off .-Sept. 17).

1989–Tony Beaune (Def.-Sept. 18),

Brad Armstrong (Def.-Oct. 23).

1990–Paul Kroll (Off .-Sept. 22).

1991–Kevin Dixson (Off .-Nov. 2).

1992–Joe Gough (Off .-Sept. 5),

Joe Golaszewski (Def.-Oct. 17).

1993–Mark Friday (Off .-Sept. 4),

Tim Morris (Def.-Sept. 18),

Joe Gough (Off .-Nov. 13).

1994–Joe Gough (Off .-Sept. 3),

Anthony Frederick (Off .-Sept. 10).

1995–Ron Adkins (Def.-Nov. 11).

1996–Chris George (Off .-Nov. 9).

1997–Tony Hawk (Def.-Oct. 4).

1998–Jason Carpenter (Def.-Nov. 2).

1999–Brad Newitt (ST-Sept. 5).

2000–Jason Charron (Off .-Oct. 2),

Derrick Thomas (Def.-Oct. 30),

Sterling Walker (ST-Oct. 30).

2001–Stephen Wayne (ST-Sept. 10),

Sterling Walker (ST-Oct. 8).

2002–Randy Hutchison (Off .-Oct. 21),

Craig Duppong (Off .-Nov. 4),

Qasim Basir (Def.-Nov. 11).

2003–Randy Hutchison (Off .-Sept. 1),

Jerriel Burrus (ST-Sept. 1),

Demetrius Hallums (ST-Oct. 6).

2004–Greg Gundersen (ST-Sept. 25).

2005–Alan Guy (Def.-Sept. 26).

2006–Joique Bell 3 times

(Off .-Sept. 2), (Off .-Sept. 16), (Off .-Oct. 14).

David Chudzinski 3 times

(ST-Sept. 2), (ST-Oct. 7), (ST-Oct. 14).

Dante Dunn (ST-Oct. 21),

Chris Smilo (Def.-Nov. 4).

2007–Joique Bell (Off .-Oct. 20).

2008-Dante Dunn 3 times

(ST-Aug. 30), (ST-Sept. 6), (ST-Sept. 27).

Jeremy Jones (Def.-Oct. 18),

Joique Bell (Off -Nov. 1).

2009-Joique Bell 4 times

(Off .-Sept. 21), (Off .-Oct. 5), (Off .-Oct. 19),

(Off .-Nov. 2).

Stan Thornton (ST-Aug. 31),

Josh Renel (ST-Sept. 14),

Kenny Loney (Def.-Sept. 21).

2010-Jeremy Jones (Def.-Oct. 23),

Josh Renel (Off .-Nov. 6).

2011-Jeremy Jones (Def.-Sept. 17),

Stefan Terleckyj (ST-Oct. 1),

Mazen Jaddou (Def.-Oct. 22).

2012-Andrew Matt (Def.-Oct. 8).

2013-Ed Viverette (Def.-Sept. 14),

Val Showers (ST-Nov. 9).

2014-Desmond Martin (Off .-Sept. 15),

Val Showers (ST-Sept. 15),

Nores Fradi (Def.-Nov. 3).

2015-Valorian Cunningham (Def-Sept. 19),

Paul Graham (ST-Oct. 17),

Romello Brown (Off .-Nov. 7).

2016-Valorian Cunningham (Def-Oct. 8),

Deiontae Nicholas (ST-Oct. 15).

======================

GLIAC Players of the Week: (1975-1989,

1999-2016)

MIFC Players of the Week: (1990-1998)

Wayne State’s Conference Players of the Week54 RyanSMITH


Warren, Mich. • De La Salle H.S.

2016 WSU Defensive Rookie of the Year

2016 GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team

2016: Voted WSU’s Defensive Rookie of the Year ... named to the GLIAC All-Academic

Excellence Team ... saw action at outside linebacker in all 11 games, making fi rst career start

at Ohio Dominican ... made collegiate debut at Northwood ... totaled two solo tackles vs. the

Timberwolves ... recorded three tackles (1-2) and a quarterback hurry at No. 5-Ashland ... led

WSU with eight tackles (2-6) against Lake Erie, including three (1-2) on kickoff coverage to

earn WSU’s Special Teams Player of the Week award ... notched an assisted tackle vs. Tiffi n ...

tallied three tackles (1-2) against Hillsdale ... had an assisted tackle at Findlay ... made three

tackles (2-1) vs. Walsh ... garnered an assisted tackle at Ferris State ... recorded six tackles

(2-4) at Ohio Dominican, including one for loss (half-sack) to earn WSU’s Defensive Player of

the Week award ... credited with two tackles (1-1) against No. 2-Grand Valley State ... led the

squad with nine special teams tackles (3-6 on kickoff ) ... saw action on kickoff return in the

fi rst 10 games, on kickoff coverage in nine contests, on punt return in six games, and on punt

coverage vs. the Storm ... recorded two assisted tackles for loss ... was a CoSIDA Academic

All-District nominee.


selected WSU’s Scout Team Defense Player of the Week for the Truman contest.

High School: A 2015 graduate of Warren De La Salle High School ... selected to the Detroit

News Division 1-2 All-State Honorable Mention squad ... totaled 104 tackles as a senior

including 16.5 for loss (three sacks) for coach Paul Verska ... forced three fumbles and had three

quarterback hurries ... named to the All-County First Team ... made six solo tackles including

one for loss in the 2014 MHSAA Division 2 state championship game win ... concluded his

high school career with 199 tackles including 28.5 for loss and fi ve sacks ... was a three-year

letterwinner for the Pilots ... served as a football team captain ... participated in lacrosse for

one season ... was a member of the school’s academic Honor Roll all four years as well as the

Principal’s list.

Personal: Full name--Ryan K. Smith ... born August 12, 1996, in Grosse Pointe ... son of

Randall and Terri Smith ... has two older brothers, Eric and Kevin, and one older sister, Lindsey

... is majoring in criminal justice ... named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+)

for Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Fall 2016 and Winter 2017.

Smith’s Career StatisticsYear GP Solo Asst Total TFL Sack FF FR QBH Blkd

2016 11 11 19 30 1.0-6 0.5-5 0 0 1 0



LINEBACKERS/SMITH-EGGLESTON

Smith’s Career HighsTackles:


Solo Tackles:


Assisted Tackles:


Tackles For Loss:

1.0 at Ohio Dominican (11/5/16)

Sacks:

0.5 at Ohio Dominican (11/5/16)



Pass Break-Ups:

NA

Blocked Kicks:

NA

Smith’s Career Game-By-Game StatisticsDate Opp Solo Asst Tot TFL Yds Sack Yds FF Blkd Kick QBH

9-3-16 @ Northwood 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-10-16 @ Ashland 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

9-17-16 Lake Erie 2 6 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-24-16 Tiffi n 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-1-16 Hillsdale 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-8-16 @ Findlay 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-15-16 Walsh 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-22-16 SVSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-29-16 @ Ferris State 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-5-16 @ Ohio Dom. 2 4 6 1.0 6 0.5 5 0 0 0

11-12-16 GVSU 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


NEUTRAL SITE CONTESTSWayne State played in the 2011 NCAA Division II National Championship game

on December 17, in Florence, Ala., marking the school’s sixth neutral site game

in program history.

The fi fth neutral site game, and the fi rst not in Southeast Michigan, was played

on Sept. 29, 2007, at Fifth Third Ballpark in Comstock Park, Mich., as WSU battled

Grand Valley State.

WSU played Hillsdale on November 6, 2004, at Ford Field, marking WSU’s fourth

neutral site contest in Southeast Michigan. On September 20, 1980, WSU lost a

26-3 decision to Northern Michigan in the fi rst Michi-Dome Football Classic contest

held in the Pontiac Silverdome.

The Tartars defeated Slippery Rock,14-13, on September 12, 1981, before 34,876

at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. The following weekend, WSU suff ered a 52-7

setback to Northern Michigan in the Second Annual Michi-Dome Football Classic

at the Pontiac Silverdome.

36 LeonEGGLESTON


Sylvania, Ohio • Southview H.S.


2016: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... saw action at outside linebacker in all

11 games ... made collegiate debut at Northwood ... totaled three solo tackles at Ashland,

including one for loss ... recorded three tackles (2-1) against Lake Erie, including two sacks

... notched an assisted tackle vs. Tiffi n ... was selected WSU’s Scout Defensive Player of the

Week for the Dragon contest ... tallied four tackles (3-1) against Hillsdale, plus a quarterback

hurry ... contributed six tackles (4-2) at Findlay, plus a pass break-up ... credited with a pass

break-up and an assisted tackle against Saginaw Valley State ... totaled three tackles (1-2) at

Ferris State, including a half-tackle for loss and a pass break-up ... notched two assisted tackles

at Ohio Dominican ... made one solo tackle against No. 2-Grand Valley State ... saw action on

both the kickoff coverage and kickoff return teams in all 11 games, the punt return team in

six contests, along with the punt coverage team vs. the Storm ... fi nished second on the squad

with eight special teams tackles (4-4 on kickoff coverage) and was second among all-fi rst year

players in tackles with 25 (15-10) ... recorded 3.5 tackles for loss (3 solo, 1 assisted) and two

solo sacks.


selected WSU’s Scout Team Defense Player of the Week for the Tiffi n contest.

High School: A 2015 graduate of Sylvania Southview High School ... made 116 tackles,

including 65 solo to earn First Team All-Northern Lakes League honors for coach Jim Mayzes

... named to the Associated Press Northwest Ohio All-District First Team as well as Special

Mention All-State ... rushed for 300 yards and four touchdowns for the Cougars ... also had

14 receptions ... helped SSHS to a 6-4 mark in 2014 ... earned First Team All-NLL honors as a

junior ... served as a football team captain ... competed in the both the shot put (50-1) and

discus (156-3) for the Cougar track and fi eld team ... also played basketball for SSHS ... earned

Academic (Merit Roll) recognition for maintaining a 3.0 GPA all four quarters.

Personal: Full name--Leon B. Eggleston … born January 22, 1997, in Olean, N.Y. ... son of

Leon and Angela Eggleston ... has an older brother, Marshone, and an older sister, Amani ... is

majoring in criminal justice ... named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) for

Fall 2015 ... named to the Coach’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Fall 2016.

Eggleston’s Career HighsTackles:

6 at Findlay (10/8/16)

Solo Tackles:


Assisted Tackles:


Tackles For Loss:

2.0 vs. Lake Erie (9/17/16)

Sacks:

2.0 vs. Lake Erie (9/17/16)


1 vs. Hillsdale (10/1/16)

Pass Break-Ups:


Blocked Kicks:

NA



LINEBACKERS/EGGLESTON-PITTMAN

Eggleston’s Career StatisticsYear GP Solo Asst Total TFL Sack FF FR PBrUp QBH

2016 11 15 10 25 3.5-10 2.0-8 0 0 3 1

Eggleston’s Career Game-By-Game StatisticsDate Opp Solo Asst Tot TFL Yds Sack Yds FF PBrUp QBH

9-3-16 @ Northwood 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-10-16 @ Ashland 3 0 3 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0

9-17-16 Lake Erie 2 1 3 2.0 8 2.0 8 0 0 0

9-24-16 Tiffi n 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-1-16 Hillsdale 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

10-8-16 @ Findlay 4 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

10-15-16 Walsh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-22-16 SVSU 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

10-29-16 @ Ferris State 1 2 3 0.5 1 0 0 0 1 0

11-5-16 @ Ohio Dom. 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-12-16 GVSU 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


52 AnthonyPITTMAN

R-Junior • 6-3 • 228

Beverly Hills, Mich. • Birmingham Groves H.S.

Career Notes: Appeared in 21 games in his fi rst two seasons for the Green and Gold, making

seven starts ... recorded 42 tackles (35-7).


2016: Played in all 11 games, starting seven straight contests (games 3-9) ... saw action at

outside linebacker and on punt coverage in all 11 games ... had two tackles for loss among his

four solo stops at Northwood, including a TFL on a second-and-three late in the second quarter

... totaled two solo tackles vs. Tiffi n, along with two quarterback hurries ... was second on the

squad with seven solo stops against Hillsdale, including two for loss (one sack) to earn WSU’s

Defensive Player of the Week award ... recorded fi rst career interception at Findlay, and also

had a 10-yard fumble return in the fourth quarter ... credited with four solo tackles vs. Walsh

... contributed a tackle for loss among his two tackles (1-1) against Saginaw Valley State ...

had an assisted tackle at Ferris State ... made one solo tackle at Ohio Dominican ... recorded

three tackles (2-1) against No. 2-Grand Valley State with the assisted tackle coming on kickoff

coverage ... played on punt return in 10 contests, kickoff coverage in four games and kickoff

return in three contests ... all fi ve tackles for loss were solo ... set career-highs with 22 solo

tackles and 25 total tackles.

2015: Saw playing time as a back-up outside linebacker in all 10 games played ... made

collegiate debut at Michigan Tech ... saw action on three special teams (kickoff coverage,

kickoff return and punt coverage) in the fi rst fi ve games played ... led WSU with two kickoff

coverage tackles (1-1) at MTU ... both solo tackles against Malone came as a linebacker ...

garnered two solo stops at Northwood, including one for loss ... lone tackle (solo) at Tiffi n

came as a back-up linebacker ... missed the Grand Valley State contest due to injury ...

recorded a half-sack on Northern Michigan’s fi nal play of the game ... totaled three tackles

(1-2) at Walsh, including one for loss ... credited with two solo tackles and a quarterback hurry

against Findlay, and a solo stop vs. Lake Erie ... made a solo tackle at Hillsdale ... played on

kickoff coverage at Hillsdale ... recorded four special teams tackles (2-1 on KOC and 1-0 on

punt coverage).

2014: Dressed for the fi nal two home games, but did not see any playing time ... selected

WSU Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week for the Northwood, Grand Valley State and

Lake Erie games.

High School: A 2014 graduate of Birmingham Groves High School ... named to both the

Detroit News and Detroit Free Press All-North Honorable Mention teams ... was a two-year

varsity letterwinner for the Falcons ... helped BGHS to a 7-3 mark in 2013 ... selected to

the All-OAA Blue Team as a senior for coach Brendan Flaherty ... recorded 55 tackles, three

interceptions along with a forced fumble and a fumble recovery as a senior ... also played tight

end ... served as a football team captain in 2013 ... a three-star recruit according to the D Zone.

Personal: Full name--Anthony J. Pittman ... born November 24, 1996, in Beverly Hills ... son

of Anthony Pittman and Katrina Lyman ... has one older brother, Trevell, and one younger

sister, Anna ... is majoring in psychology ... named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll (term

gpa 3.5+) for Fall 2016 and Winter 2017 ... named to the Coach’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-

3.49) for Fall 2014.

Pittman’s Career StatisticsYear GP Solo Asst Total TFL Sack FF FR QBH Int

2015 10 13 4 17 2.5-12 0.5-4 0 0-0 1 0-0

2016 11 22 3 25 5.0-13 1.0-4 0 1-10 2 1-19

Career 21 35 7 42 7.5-25 1.5-8 0 1-10 3 1-19

Pittman’s Career HighsTackles:


Solo Tackles:


Assisted Tackles:

2 at Walsh (10/24/15)

Tackles For Loss:

2.0 (2x) MR vs. Hillsdale (10/1/16)

Sacks:

1.0 vs. Hillsdale (10/1/16)


2 vs. Tiffi n (9/24/16)

Fumble Recoveries:


Interceptions:


Pittman’s Career Game-By-Game StatisticsDate Opp Solo Asst Tot TFL Yds Sack Yds INT FR QBH

9-3-15 @ Mich. Tech 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-12-15 Truman 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-19-15 Malone 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-26-15 @ Northwood 2 0 2 1.0 5 0 0 0 0 0

10-3-15 @ Tiffi n 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-10-15 GVSU INJ

10-17-15 Northern Mi. 0 1 1 0.5 4 0.5 4 0 0 0

10-24-15 @ Walsh 1 2 3 1.0 3 0 0 0 0 0

10-31-15 Findlay 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

11-7-15 Lake Erie 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-14-15 @ Hillsdale 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-3-16 @ Northwood 4 0 4 2.0 5 0 0 0 0 0

9-10-16 @ Ashland 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-17-16 Lake Erie 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-24-16 Tiffi n 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2

10-1-16 Hillsdale 7 0 7 2.0 5 1.0 4 0 0 0

10-8-16 @ Findlay 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0

10-15-16 Walsh 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-22-16 SVSU 1 1 2 1.0 3 0 0 0 0 0

10-29-16 @ Ferris State 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-5-16 @ Ohio Dom. 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-12-16 GVSU 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0




LINEBACKERS/DOWDING

40 DrewDOWDING

R-Junior • 6-2 • 227

Michigan Center, Mich. • Michigan Center H.S.


2015 WSU’s Defensive Rookie of the Year


Career Notes: Played in all 22 games in his fi rst two seasons ... tied-for-34th in school history

with two forced fumbles.

2016: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team ... played in all 11 games ... had

playing time at outside linebacker in six games ... made two tackles (1-1) at Ashland ... totaled

four tackles (3-1) vs. Lake Erie, including one for loss ... notched a solo tackle against Tiffi n,

and an assisted tackle vs. Hillsdale ... all three tackles (2-1) at Findlay were on special teams

(1-1 on kickoff coverage and 1-0 on punt coverage) ... recorded a solo tackle against Walsh ...

had an assisted tackle at Ferris State ... selected as WSU’s Special Teams Player of the Week for

the Grand Valley State contest ... saw action on both kickoff coverage and kickoff return in all

11 games, and on punt coverage in 10 contests ... tied-for-fi fth on the squad with fi ve special

teams tackles (2-2 on kickoff coverage, 1-0 on punt coverage) ... was a CoSIDA Academic All-

District nominee.

2015: Voted WSU’s Defensive Rookie of the Year ... named to the GLIAC All-Academic

Excellence Team ... played in all 11 games, starting the last four contests ... made collegiate

debut at Michigan Tech ... saw action on kickoff coverage in all 11 games, kickoff return in

nine contests (all fi ve on the road plus the last four home games), and the punt coverage

unit the last four contests ... saw time as a linebacker in eight games (vs. Malone and fi nal

seven contests) ... both tackles (1-1) vs. Malone came on kickoff coverage ... credited with four

tackles (3-1) at Tiffi n, including one for loss ... two of his stops (1-1) against the Dragons came

on kickoff coverage ... had a fumble recovery on kickoff coverage vs. Northern Michigan, along

with a solo tackle as a LB ... made fi rst career start at Walsh and recorded fi ve solo stops, two

tackles for loss and a forced fumble ... earned WSU’s Special Teams Player of the Week honors

for the Cavalier contest ... posted a game-high (and season-best) total of nine tackles (6-3)

against Findlay, including 1.5 for loss to earn WSU’s Defensive Player of the Week award ...

totaled four stops (3-1) vs. Lake Erie, including a tackle for loss, and a forced fumble which he

recovered ... tallied six tackles (2-4) at Hillsdale ... tied-for-second in the GLIAC (and tied-for-

40th nationally) with two fumble recoveries ... was a CoSIDA Academic All-District nominee ...

2015-16 recipient of the DII ADA Academic Achievement Award.


High School: A 2014 graduate of Michigan Center High School ... named the 2012 and 2013

Jackson Citizen Patriot Football Player of the Year ... was a four-year starter and letterwinner

for coach Troy Allen ... named to the Detroit Free Press 2013 Division 6 All-State First Team

as a linebacker ... helped lead the Cardinals to three league titles in 2010, 2012 and 2013 ...

recorded 104 tackles including three sacks as a senior ... off ensively had 624 yards of total

off ense and 11 touchdowns in 2013 ... made 119 tackles in his junior campaign with four

fumble recoveries ... had a fumble return and an interception in win over Parma Western in the

2012 season opener ... was an Academic All-State honoree ... a three-star recruit according to

the D Zone ... also played basketball and baseball in high school for the Cardinals ... hit for the

cycle as a junior vs. Hillsdale High school and totaled nine RBI in that game ... served as team

captain for both football (2012 and 2013) and basketball ... was a member of the National

Honor Society and earned a spot on the honor roll every semester.

Personal: Full name--Andrew R. Dowding ... born December 8, 1995, in Jackson ... son of

Steve and Kim Dowding ... has one older brother, Derek ... brother played football and lacrosse

Dowding’s Career StatisticsYear GP Solo Asst Total TFL Sack FF FR QBH Blkd

2015 11 21 10 31 5.5-22 0-0 2 2 0 0

2016 11 10 5 15 1.0-7 0-0 0 0 0 0

Career 22 31 15 46 6.5-29 0-0 2 2 0 0

Dowding’s Career HighsTackles:

9 vs. Findlay (10/31/15)

Solo Tackles:

6 vs. Findlay (10/31/15)

Assisted Tackles:

4 at Hillsdale (11/14/15)

Tackles For Loss:

2.0 at Walsh (10/24/15)

Sacks:

NA

Forced Fumbles:

1 (2x) MR vs. Lake Erie (11/7/15)

Fumble Recoveries:

1 (2x) MR vs. Lake Erie (11/7/15)


NA

Dowding’s Career Game-By-Game StatisticsDate Opp Solo Asst Tot TFL Yds Sack Yds FF FR QBH

9-3-15 @ Mich. Tech 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-12-15 Truman 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-19-15 Malone 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-26-15 @ Northwood 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-3-15 @ Tiffi n 3 1 4 1.0 4 0 0 0 0 0

10-10-15 GVSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-17-15 Northern Mi. 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

10-24-15 @ Walsh 5 0 5 2.0 12 0 0 1 0 0

10-31-15 Findlay 6 3 9 1.5 4 0 0 0 0 0

11-7-15 Lake Erie 3 1 4 1.0 2 0 0 1 1 0

11-14-15 @ Hillsdale 2 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-3-16 @ Northwood 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-10-16 @ Ashland 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-17-16 Lake Erie 3 1 4 1.0 7 0 0 0 0 0

9-24-16 Tiffi n 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-1-16 Hillsdale 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-8-16 @ Findlay 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-15-16 Walsh 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-22-16 SVSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-29-16 @ Ferris State 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-5-16 @ Ohio Dom. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-12-16 GVSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


at Siena Heights ... is an accounting major ... named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll (term

gpa 3.5+) for Fall 2014, Winter 2015, Fall 2015, Winter 2016, Fall 2016 and Winter 2017.



LINEBACKERS/SANDERS--CORNERBACKS/HOWARD

24 TerrySANDERS


Sterling Heights, Mich. • Stevenson H.S.

2016: Dressed for all six home games, plus the fi nal two road contests ... saw action in six

games to earn fi rst letter ... made collegiate debut vs. Lake Erie on the kickoff coverage and

punt return teams ... saw action on the kickoff return team and on the kickoff coverage team

in fi ve games.


selected WSU’s Scout Team Defense Player of the Week for the Northern Michigan contest.

High School: A 2015 graduate of Sterling Heights Stevenson High School ... recorded 45

tackles as a senior including three for loss (two sacks) for the Titans and coach Kevin Frederick

... totaled two interceptions and two forced fumbles along with four pass break-ups ... was an

Honorable Mention All-Macomb Area Conference (MAC) selection ... competed in track (4x200

and 4x400 relays) ... served as a team captain for both sports.

Personal: Full name--Terry T. Sanders … born December 1, 1997, in Detroit ... son of the late

Sandra Sanders ... resides with aunt and uncle, Chris and Pat Herriotte ... has three brothers,

Dion, Demetrius and Dennis, and eight sisters, Courtney, Angel, Krissie, Ashely, Deonna,

Taylor, Nakya and Iyahann ... is majoring in special education ... named to the Coach’s Honor

Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Winter 2016.

Sanders’ Career StatisticsYear GP Solo Asst Total TFL Sack FF FR QBH Blkd

2016 6 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0

23 JamesHOWARD

R-Senior • 6-0 • 181

Detroit, Mich. • Chandler Park Academy

2016 All-GLIAC Honorable Mention

2016 WSU Serxho Guraleci Award Winner

Career Notes: Played in 32 of 33 contests his fi rst three seasons, making 22 starts ... tied-

for-18th in school history with 20 passes defended (16 pass break-ups and four interceptions).

2016: Named to the All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Team ... received the squad’s Serxho

Guraleci Award for outstanding work in the weight room ... started all 11 games at cornerback

... had a key seven-yard tackle for loss on a fourth-and-one as Northwood was just outside

the red zone, among his four solo tackles against the Timberwolves ... recorded three solo

tackles at No. 5 Ashland ... garnered one solo stop vs. both Lake Erie and Tiffi n ... totaled fi ve

solo tackles and a pass break-up against Hillsdale ... credited with two solo tackles and a pass

break-up at Findlay ... contributed two solo stops vs. Walsh ... notched four pass break-ups and

three solo tackles against Saginaw Valley State to earn WSU’s Defensive Player of the Week

award ... recorded four solo tackles at Ferris State ... notched fi rst interception of the season

at Ohio Dominican, while also totaling six tackles (3-3) ... posted a team-high seven tackles

(6-1) against No. 2-Grand Valley State ... tied for the team lead with six pass break-ups ... set a

career-high with 34 solo tackles ... played on the punt return team in 10 games, and with the

kickoff coverage unit in one contest.

2015: Started all 10 games played at cornerback ... recorded three tackles (2-1) at Michigan

Tech, including one solo tackle for loss and one pass break-up ... totaled a team-high seven

tackles (5-2) vs. Truman, including one for loss ... made two tackles (1-1) against Malone ...

tallied three tackles (1-2) at Northwood, plus had two pass break-ups ... tied-for-second on

the squad with a career-best seven tackles (all solo) at Tiffi n ... recorded fi rst interception of

the season in the Grand Valley State game, and also made fi ve tackles (3-2) ... notched fi ve

solo stops vs. Northern Michigan ... did not dress at Walsh due to injury ... garnered second

interception of the season in the Findlay contest, along with an assisted tackle ... recorded

fi ve tackles (4-1) at Hillsdale including a half-tackle for loss ... also totaled two pass break-

ups against the Chargers ... saw action on the punt return team in nine games ... tied for the

team lead with two interceptions and fi nished second on the squad with six pass break-ups

... switched to No. 23.

2014: Played in all 11 contests, making fi rst career start at Findlay ... made collegiate debut in

the Michigan Tech contest recording a solo tackle on kickoff coverage ... saw time at cornerback

at Malone and recorded two solo tackles ... recorded three tackles (2-1) and two pass break-

ups vs. Northwood ... totaled two solo tackles on kickoff coverage at Northern Michigan ...

credited with a career-high fi ve tackles (5-0) against Walsh while also recording WSU’s fi rst

interception of the season ... tallied four solo tackles and two pass break-ups against the Oilers

in fi rst career start ... had a solo stop on kickoff coverage at Lake Erie and also vs. Hillsdale ...

posted eight solo tackles on kickoff coverage, which tied for the team lead ... tied for third

on the team with four pass break-ups ... played on kickoff coverage, kickoff return and punt

return units in all 11 games ... wore No. 26.

2013: Did not dress for any games ... was redshirted ... selected WSU’s Scout Team Defensive

Player of the Week for the Malone game.

High School: A 2013 graduate of Chandler Park Academy ... recorded six interceptions and

31 tackles for coach John Jergovich ... was a First Team All-Conference selection for the Eagles

... recorded three interceptions as a senior, returning one for a score ... had 30 receptions

including six for touchdowns ... notched four interceptions in 2011 ... served as a team co-

captain ... placed third in the 300m intermediate hurdles (45.90) and fourth in the 110m

hurdles (17.25) at the 2012 regional track meet ... has also competed in the 100m and 200m

... helped the Eagles to an 8-3 mark in 2011.

Personal: Full name--James W. Howard ... born June 8, 1995, in Detroit ... son of James and

Amy Howard ... has two brothers, Anthony and Jywan, and three sisters, Taeasha, Shantinique

and Jamie ... is a media arts and studies major ... named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll

(term gpa 3.5+) for Winter 2017 ... named to the Coach’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for

Fall 2015 ... is a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Howard’s Career HighsTackles:

7 (3x) MR vs. GVSU (11/12/16)

Solo Tackles:

7 at Tiffi n (10/3/15)

Assisted Tackles:


Tackles For Loss:

1.0 (3x) MR at Northwood (9/3/16)

Sacks:

NA

Interceptions:


Pass Break-Ups:


Forced Fumbles:

NA



CORNERBACKS/HOWARD-McDADE

Howard’s Career StatisticsYear GP Solo Asst Total TFL Sack FF QBH Int PBrUp

2014 11 18 1 19 0-0 0-0 0 0 1-0 4

2015 10 28 10 38 2.5-3 0-0 0 0 2-0 6

2016 11 34 4 38 1.0-7 0-0 0 0 1-4 6

Career 32 80 15 95 3.5-10 0-0 0 0 4-4 16

Howard’s Career Game-By-Game Statistics

Date Opp Solo Asst Tot TFL Yds FF FR Int PBrUp QBH

9-4-14 Mich. Tech 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-13-14 Carson-New. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-20-14 @ Malone 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-27-14 Northwood 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0

10-4-14 Tiffi n 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-11-14 @ GVSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-18-14 @ NMU 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-25-14 Walsh 5 0 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

11-1-14 @ Findlay 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0

11-8-14 @ Lake Erie 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-15-14 Hillsdale 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-3-15 @ Mich. Tech 2 1 3 1.0 2 0 0 0 1 0

9-12-15 Truman 5 2 7 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0

9-19-15 Malone 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-26-15 @ Northwood 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0

10-3-15 @ Tiffi n 7 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

10-10-15 GVSU 3 2 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

10-17-15 Northern Mi. 5 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-24-15 @ Walsh INJ

10-31-15 Findlay 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

11-7-15 Lake Erie 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-14-15 @ Hillsdale 4 1 5 0.5 0 0 0 0 2 0

9-3-16 @ Northwood 4 0 4 1.0 7 0 0 0 0 0

9-10-16 @ Ashland 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-17-16 Lake Erie 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-24-16 Tiffi n 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-1-16 Hillsdale 5 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

10-8-16 @ Findlay 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

10-15-16 Walsh 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-22-16 SVSU 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 4 0

10-29-16 @ Ferris State 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-5-16 @ Ohio Dom. 3 3 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

11-12-16 GVSU 6 1 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


3 GregMcDADE


Sterling Heights, Mich. • Stevenson H.S.


2016: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... played in eight games, making lone start at

Findlay ... saw action at cornerback in six games played (all except Ashland and Grand Valley

State) ... recorded three solo tackles against Tiffi n ... totaled two pass break-ups and two solo

stops vs. Hillsdale ... made two tackles (1-1) at Findlay ... missed the Walsh and SVSU games

due to an injury ... recorded a half-tackle for loss at Ferris State ... dressed, but did not play at

Ohio Dominican ... played on kickoff coverage in seven games and had a solo tackle on KOC in

each of the fi rst two games ... also played on the punt return team in six contests.

2015: Played in three contests ... dressed but did not play in the fi rst three games ...

made collegiate debut at Northwood (second true freshmen to play this year) as a back-up

cornerback and collected fi rst career tackle (solo) ... fi rst collegiate start was at Tiffi n and

registered four solo tackles ... started against Grand Valley State and made two solo stops

along with a pass break-up ... missed the last fi ve contests due to injury ... earned a medical

hardship after appearing in just six quarters.

High School: A 2015 graduate of Sterling Heights (Adlai E.) Stevenson High School ... was

a three-year letterwinner for the Titans ... selected to the Detroit News Division 1-2 All-State

Honorable Mention squad ... named to the Detroit Free Press Honorable Mention All-State

team ... totaled 40 tackles along with 10 pass break-ups for coach Kevin Frederick ... recorded

four interceptions as SHS compiled a 7-3 record ... had 590 receiving yards plus 400 rushing

yards in 2014 ... also lettered three years in baseball ... served as a football team captain.

Personal: Full name--Gregory W. McDade, Jr. ... born May 30, 1997, in Grosse Pointe ... son

of Greg and Kimberly McDade ... has an older brother, Darreaus, and an older sister, Kourtnee

... is business marketing major ... named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+)

for Fall 2016 ... named to the Coach’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Fall 2015 and Winter

2017 ... is a member of the WSU Student Leadership Council.

McDade’s Career StatisticsYear GP Solo Asst Total TFL Sack FF QBH Int PBrUp

2015 3 7 0 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1

2016 8 8 2 10 0.5-2 0-0 0 0 0 2

Career 11 15 2 17 0.5-2 0-0 0 0 0 3

McDade’s Career HighsTackles:

4 at Tiffi n (10/3/15)

Solo Tackles:

4 at Tiffi n (10/3/15)

Assisted Tackles:


Tackles For Loss:

0.5 at Ferris State (10/29/16)

Sacks:

NA

Interceptions:

NA

Pass Break-Ups:


Forced Fumbles:

NA

McDade’s Career Game-By-Game Statistics


Games 1-3 DNP

9-26-15 @ Northwood 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-3-15 @ Tiffi n 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-10-15 GVSU 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

Games 7-11 INJ

9-3-16 @ Northwood 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-10-16 @ Ashland 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-17-16 Lake Erie 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-24-16 Tiffi n 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-1-16 Hillsdale 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0

10-8-16 @ Findlay 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-15-16 Walsh INJ

10-22-16 SVSU INJ

10-29-16 @ Ferris State 0 1 1 0.5 2 0 0 0 0 0

11-5-16 @ Ohio Dom. DNP

11-12-16 GVSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0




CORNERBACKS/HALLIBURTON-MANSON

Home AttendanceFor years at Adams Field/WSU Stadium

Year Games Total Avg.

2015 6 17,200 2867

2014 6 14,129 2355

2013 5 16,393 3279

2012 5 14,334 2867

2011 6 16,868 2811

2010 6 16,633 2772

2009 6 15,743 2624

2008 6 17,490 2915

2007 5 14,004 2801

2006 6 13,758 2293

2005 5 11,356 2271

2004* 4 9,971 2493

2003 6 14,807 2468

2002 5 13,548 2710

2001 4 8,456 2114

2000 5 7,299 1460

1999 6 7,349 1225

1998 5 6,965 1393

1997 6 6,833 1139

1996 5 6,258 1252

1995 5 6,052 1210

1994 6 8,989 1498

1993 5 7,681 1536

1992 5 6,728 1346

1991 5 7,362 1472

1990 5 5,860 1172

1989 6 8,661 1444

Year Games Total Avg.

1988 4 6,762 1691

1987 4 4,420 1105

1986 4 4,335 1084

1985 5 4,230 846

1984 5 5,601 1120

1983 6 NA

1982 4 9,531 2383

1981& 3 6,693 2231

1980% 4 NA

1979 4 11,580 2895

1978 4 8,284 2071

1977 6 17,647 2941

1976 4 13,624 3406

1975 6 19,898 3316

1974 5 15,349 3070

1973 5 12,794 2559

1972 4 12,381 3095

1971 4 9,809 2452

1970 4 NA

1969 4 10,296 2574

*-Does not include game at Ford

Field.

&-Does not include games at

Michigan Stadium or the Pontiac

Silverdome.

%-Does not include game at Pontiac

Silverdome.

33 DaVarieHALLIBURTON


Lansing, Mich. • Waverly H.S.


selected WSU’s Scout Defensive Player of the Week for the Hillsdale game.

High School: A 2016 graduate of Lansing Waverly High School ... was a two-year letterwinner

for the Warriors and coach Anthony Walker ... named to the 2014 Capital Area Activities

Conference (CAAC) Red Division All-League Team ... also competed in track (100m, 200m, long

jump and high jump) all four years for LWHS ... helped both the Warriors 4x100 and 4x200

relay teams place second at the 2016 state meet ... ran an 11.39 for 100m at the 2014 MITCA

Division 2 Team State Championship meet in Linden ... recorded a personal best long jump of

21-00.00 at the 2015 Cavalier Classic ... also played baseball (center fi eld) as a senior ... served

as a football team captain as a senior.

Personal: Full name--DaVarie M. Halliburton ... born December 1, 1998, in Lansing ... son of

Latasha Perkins ... has two sisters, Andreaya and Aeriel ... is majoring in kinesiology ... named

to the Coach’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Winter 2017.

31 DevynMANSON

R-Junior • 5-10 • 176

Lansing, Mich. • Waverly H.S.

Career Note: Played in 13 games in his two seasons.

2016: Dressed for all the home games, plus the last three road contests, appearing in seven

games ... made season debut as a back-up cornerback vs. Lake Erie ... also saw time as a back-

up cornerback against Walsh ... recorded a solo tackle on third down against LEC that forced

a punt ... played on kickoff coverage in all seven games played, on punt coverage in four

games and the punt return team against the Storm ... made a solo tackle on kickoff coverage

at Findlay.

2015: Played in six games ... did not travel for any of the fi rst three road games ... made

collegiate debut vs. Truman playing on the punt return team ... saw action on the punt return

unit vs. Malone, along with time as a back-up cornerback ... dressed but did not play against

Grand Valley State and at Hillsdale ... played on the punt return team vs. Northern Michigan

... saw action on punt return his last three games played and with the punt coverage unit in

two contests.


High School: A 2014 graduate of Waverly High School ... was a two-year starter and three-

year letterwinner for coach Anthony Walker ... had two rushing touchdowns in a 2013 win

over Fowlerville including a 75-yard jaunt ... a two-time First Team All-Capital Area Athletic

Conference (CAAC) Gold selection for the Warriors ... had four interceptions as a senior and 28

tackles ... helped WHS to a 2012 state playoff berth ... competed in track at WHS in the 100m

(11.48), 200m (23.8), 400m (55.20), relays and long jump (17-6.75).

Personal: Full name--Devyn T. Manson ... born July 30, 1996, in Lansing ... son of Damian and

Ta-Tanisha Manson ... father was a four-year defensive back letterwinner for Michigan State

(1991-94), also wearing No. 31 ... has one younger sister, Taylor ... is majoring in global supply

chain management ... named to the Coach’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Fall 2014.

Manson’s Career StatisticsYear GP Solo Asst Total TFL Sack FF FR QBH Blkd

2015 6 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0

2016 7 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0

Career 13 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0

Manson’s Career Game-By-Game Statistics


Games 1, 4, 5 DNT

Games 6, 11 DNP

Games 1-2 DNT

9-17-16 Lake Erie 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Games 4-5 DNP

10-8-16 @ Findlay 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-15-16 Walsh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-22-16 SVSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-29-16 @ Ferris State 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-5-16 @ Ohio Dom. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-12-16 GVSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0




CORNERBACKS/EUBANKS--SAFETIES/BRANT

30 DonteEUBANKS


Farmington Hills, Mich. • Harrison H.S.

2016: Dressed for all six home games, seeing action in one contest ... made collegiate debut

as a back-up cornerback vs. Lake Erie ... also saw playing time on the punt return team vs. the

Storm ... selected WSU’s Scout Defensive Player of the Week for the Ohio Dominican game.

2015: Dressed for all the home games plus at Michigan Tech, but did not see any playing time

... was redshirted.

High School: A 2015 graduate of Farmington Hills Harrison High School ... named to the

Detroit News Division 1-2 Honorable Mention All-State Team ... helped the Hawks to a 10-3

record in 2014 and the MHSAA Division 2 state semifi nals for coach John Herrington ... named

to the Detroit Free Press All-Metro North Honorable Mention Team ... selected to the All-

Oakland Activities Association squad ... received All-Oakland County honors from the Oakland

Press ... was a two-year letterwinner in football ... also ran track for FHHHS competing in the

100m (11.5), 200m (22.83), 400m (58.8) and 110m hurdles (16.8) and 300m hurdles (43.9) ...

returned an interception for a touchdown in the 2015 Michigan vs. Ohio Border Classic game

at WSU.

Personal: Full name--Donte T. Eubanks ... born June 3, 1997, in Farmington Hills ... son of

Carlos and Marquitta Eubanks ... has two brothers, Carlos and Julian ... has one younger sister,

Baylee ... is majoring in business administration/management ... named to the Coach’s Honor

Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Fall 2015.

8 RonnyBRANT II

R-Senior • 6-0 • 191

Uniontown, Ohio • Green H.S.

2015 WSU Special Teams Most Valuable Player

Career Notes: Appeared in 31 games in his three seasons for the Green and Gold, making

eight starts ... missed two contests due to injury ... ranked 10th in school history in both punt

returns (34) and punt return yards (241).


2016: Played in all 11 games, starting seven times ... tied for the team lead with fi ve solo

tackles at Northwood and also recovered a fumble ... averaged 11.5 yards on four punt returns

at NU to set a personal game-best of 46 punt return yards ... recorded 10 tackles (3-7) at

Ashland, plus had a forced fumble and a fumble recovery ... garnered three solo tackles vs.

Lake Erie ... totaled three solo stops against Tiffi n ... tallied three tackles (2-1) vs. Hillsdale and

also had two punt returns to earn WSU’s Special Teams Player of the Game ... set a career-high

for tackles in a season with fi ve solo stops at Findlay, one of which was for loss ... notched three

solo tackles and forced a fumble against Walsh ... tied for the team lead with three solo tackles

vs. Saginaw Valley State ... recorded fi rst career interception at Ferris State ... totaled four

tackles (2-2) against the Bulldogs ... made fi ve solo stops at Ohio Dominican ... served as the

long snapper for punt coverage in all 11 games, as well as the punt returner ... tied-for-36th

nationally, and second in the GLIAC, in fumbles recovered with 2 ... tied for the team lead with

three tackles (2-1) on punt coverage ... set career-highs in solo (34) and total tackles (44) ...

switched to No. 8.

2015: Selected as WSU’s Special Teams Most Valuable Player ... appeared in 10 games (fi rst

nine contests and season fi nale), making lone collegiate start at Walsh (21 miles from home

- Uniontown, Ohio) ... saw action on three special teams (kickoff coverage, punt coverage

and punt return) at Michigan Tech, and all four special teams in eight contests (games 2-7,

9 and 11) ... selected WSU’s Special Teams Player of the Week for the MTU contest ... totaled

22 punt return yards against Truman ... also had two tackles (1-1) vs. the Bulldogs ... had a

season-long 14-yard punt return vs. Malone ... contributed two solo tackles at Northwood

from his safety position ... notched a solo stop at Tiffi n ... collected an assisted tackle on kickoff

coverage against Grand Valley State ... recorded three special teams tackles (0-1 KOC, 2-0 PC)

vs. Northern Michigan, along with a solo stop as a safety ... tied for game-high honors with 12

tackles (8-4) at Walsh in fi rst collegiate start, along with a forced fumble ... missed the Lake

Erie game due to injury ... tallied three solo stops at Hillsdale ... saw limited playing time at

safety in games 3-5 and 11... served as the long snapper for punts ... played on punt coverage

and punt return at Walsh ... sixth in the GLIAC in punt return average at 5.2 yards ... led the

team with fi ve punt coverage tackles (3-2) and seven total (3-4) special teams tackles ... wore

No. 32.

2014: Played in 10 games ... made collegiate debut on the kickoff coverage and punt return

units vs. Michigan Tech ... had a 25-yard punt return vs. Carson-Newman, the longest by a

Warrior since Josh Renel had a 55-yard return at Ashland (10/15/2011) ... recorded a career-

best four solo tackles at Malone including two on kickoff coverage ... totaled 39 yards on four

punt returns vs. the Pioneers ... saw time at safety vs. both Carson-Newman and Malone ... had

four punt returns vs. Northwood ... made two solo tackles against Walsh ... missed the Findlay

game due to an injury ... had a solo stop on kickoff coverage at Lake Erie and vs. Hillsdale ...

fi nished the year with six solo tackles on kickoff coverage, which tied for third on the squad ...

played on kickoff coverage his last nine contests, punt return in four games, and kickoff return

vs. the Cavaliers and the Chargers.

2013: Did not dress for any games ... was redshirted.

High School: A 2013 graduate of Green High School in Uniontown, Ohio ... was a three-year

football letterwinner for the Bulldogs ... played in the 2012 Summit County All-Star Game

and served as a co-captain for the East Team ... helped coach Ed Cybak’s squads post back-

to-back 6-4 records in 2011 and 2012 ... named First Team All-Suburban League as a senior

after earning Second Team All-League accolades in 2011 ... recorded 89 solo tackles in 2012

along with fi ve forced fumbles, seven pass break-ups and two interceptions ... also had 13

punt returns for 124 yards and 17 kickoff returns for 280 yards ... grabbed eight passes for 134

yards ... made 65 tackles as a junior with six interceptions ... tallied 10 tackles and had three

interceptions in a 2011 contest vs. Kenmore ... totaled 210 all-purpose yards along with 11

tackles in a 2012 game vs. Cloverleaf ... batted .436 as a junior helping GHS to a 17-8 record ...

served as a team captain in both football and baseball.

Personal: Full name--Ronald C. Brant II ... born March 26, 1995, in Akron, Ohio ... son of Ron

and Becky Brant ... has one older brother, Jacob, and an older sister, Jeanine ... father was a

running back with Akron (1981-84) ... dad had a 100-yard kickoff return vs. Youngstown State

on Sept. 4, 1982 ... mother played softball for the Zips ... is a kinesiology major ... named to

the Coach’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Fall 2016 ... is a member of the Student-Athlete

Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Brant’s Career StatisticsYear GP Solo Asst Total TFL SACKS FF FR PBrUp INT

2014 10 9 0 9 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0-0

2015 10 18 7 25 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0-0

2016 11 34 10 44 1.0-1 0-0 2 2 0 1-0

Career 31 61 17 78 1.0-1 0-0 3 2 0 1-0

Year Punt Returns Yds Avg TD Long

2014 11 87 7.9 0 34

2015 13 68 5.2 0 14

2016 10 86 8.6 0 24

Career 34 241 7.1 0 34



SAFETIES/BRANT-TOTH

Brant’s Career HighsTackles:

12 at Walsh (10/24/15)

Solo Tackles:

8 at Walsh (10/24/15)

Assisted Tackles:


Forced Fumbles:

1 (3x) MR vs. Walsh (10/15/16)

Interceptions:


Punt Returns:

4 (4x) MR at Northwood (9/3/16)

Punt Return Yards:


Longest Punt Return:

34 yards at Malone (9/20/14)

Brant’s Career Game-By-Game Statistics

Date Opp Solo Asst Tot TFL Yds FF FR Int PR Yds

9-4-14 Mich. Tech 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-13-14 Carson-New. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 29

9-20-14 @ Malone 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 39

9-27-14 Northwood 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 19

10-4-14 Tiffi n 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

10-11-14 @ GVSU 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-18-14 @ NMU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-25-14 Walsh 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-1-14 @ Findlay INJ

11-8-14 @ Lake Erie 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-15-14 Hillsdale 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-3-15 @ Mich. Tech 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5

9-12-15 Truman 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 17

9-19-15 Malone 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 15

9-26-15 @ Northwood 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-3-15 @ Tiffi n 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1

10-10-15 GVSU 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 14

10-17-15 Northern Mi. 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 3

10-24-15 @ Walsh 8 4 12 0 0 1 0 0 2 13

10-31-15 Findlay 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-7-15 Lake Erie INJ

11-14-15 @ Hillsdale 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-3-16 @ Northwood 5 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 4 46

9-10-16 @ Ashland 3 7 10 0 0 1 1 0 0 0

9-17-16 Lake Erie 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 3

9-24-16 Tiffi n 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-1-16 Hillsdale 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 15

10-8-16 @ Findlay 5 0 5 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0

10-15-16 Walsh 3 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 2 19

10-22-16 SVSU 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-29-16 @ Ferris State 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 3

11-5-16 @ Ohio Dom. 5 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-12-16 GVSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


13 KyleTOTH


Hudsonville, Mich. • Hudsonville H.S.


2016: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team ... appeared in the fi rst eight games

... made collegiate debut at Northwood ... played as a back-up safety vs. Lake Erie totaling four

tackles (2-2) and a pass break-up ... had one solo tackle vs. both Hillsdale and Findlay ... one

of his two solo tackles vs. Walsh came on kickoff coverage, and the other as a back-up safety

... suff ered a season-ending injury, while making a kickoff coverage tackle against Saginaw

Valley State ... saw action on kickoff return in all eight games played, on punt return in seven

contests, on kickoff coverage his last six games, and on punt coverage against Hillsdale ...

fi nished fourth on the squad with fi ve kickoff coverage tackles (4-1) ... was a CoSIDA Academic

All-District nominee.


selected WSU’s Scout Team Defense Player of the Week for the Malone contest.

High School: A 2015 graduate of Hudsonville High School ... selected to the Detroit News

Division 1-2 All-State Honorable Mention squad for coach Dave Lidgard ... named to the

Associated Press Division 1-2 All-State Special Mention Team ... was a two-year letterwinner

... recorded 87 tackles including 50 solo for the Eagles ... totaled seven pass break-ups and one

interception, while forcing two fumbles ... named to the Grand Rapids Dream Team ... voted

to the All-Ottawa Kent Conference First Team and the Muskegon All-Star Classic ... selected as

the WZZM Meijer Scholar Athlete of the Week on Dec. 19, 2013 ... also lettered in baseball for

three seasons and basketball for two years for HHS ... earned All-League honors in basketball

and academic all-district accolades in baseball ... served as a team captain in all three sports

as a senior.

Personal: Full name--Kyle G. Toth ... born October 3, 1996, in San Antonio, Texas ... son of

Jim and Sheri Toth ... mother played soccer at Schoolcraft ... has one older brother, Zac ... is

majoring in kinesiology ... named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) for Fall

2015 (4.00), Winter 2016, Fall 2016 (4.00) and Winter 2017.

Toth’s Career StatisticsYear GP Solo Asst Total TFL SACKS FF FR PBrUp INT

2016 8 6 3 9 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0-0

Toth’s Career HighsTackles:


Solo Tackles:

2 (2x) MR vs. Walsh (10/15/16)

Assisted Tackles:


Tackles for Loss:

NA

Forced Fumbles:

NA

Fumble Recoveries:

NA

Pass Break-Ups:

1 vs. Lake Erie (9/17/16

Interceptions:

NA



SAFETIES/TOTH-BIELECKI-COPELAND

22 AnthonyCOPELAND II


Bedford, Ohio • Bedford H.S.

2016: Dressed for all the home games, plus the last two road contests ... earned fi rst collegiate

letter by appearing in four contests ... made collegiate debut against Walsh playing on the

kickoff coverage team ... saw action on both the kickoff coverage and kickoff return teams in

the fi nal three games, and the punt return team in the last two contests ... had a solo kickoff

coverage tackle at ODU to earn WSU’s Special Teams Player of the Game ... switched to No. 22.


wore No. 46.

High School: A 2015 graduate of Bedford High School ... fi nished with 37 tackles (18-19) in

2014 plus an interception against Garfi eld Heights ... made a season-high eight stops (3-5) in a

35-6 win over Maple Heights ... selected to the 2014 Associated Press Northeast Lakes Division

II All-District Second Team ... helped the Bearcats to a 13-1 mark including a 6-0 league record

as a senior for coach Sean Williams ... was a two-year letterwinner for BHS ... selected as the

squad’s Defensive Back of the Year as a senior ... also earned Scholar Athlete recognition ...

served as a football team captain in 2014.

Personal: Full name--Anthony L. Copeland II ... born August 1, 1997, in Cleveland, Ohio ...

son of Anthony Sr. and Tonya Copeland ... has one younger brother, Aaron and one older sister,

Tashyana ... is an engineering major ... named to the Coach’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49)

for Fall 2015.

Toth’s Career Game-By-Game Statistics

Date Opp Solo Asst Tot TFL Yds FF FR Int PBrUp Blkd

9-3-16 @ Northwood 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-10-16 @ Ashland 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

9-17-16 Lake Erie 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

9-24-16 Tiffi n 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-1-16 Hillsdale 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-8-16 @ Findlay 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-15-16 Walsh 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-22-16 SVSU 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-29-16 @ Ferris State INJ

11-5-16 @ Ohio Dom. INJ

11-12-16 GVSU INJ


17 AndyBIELECKI


Shelby Twp., Mich. • Lutheran North H.S.


2016: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... dressed for all the home games, seeing

action in four contests to earn fi rst letter ... made collegiate debut as a back-up safety against

Lake Erie ... had an assisted tackle vs. the Storm ... saw action on kickoff coverage in all four

games played ... all three tackles (all solo) against Walsh were on kickoff coverage ... also saw

playing time vs. Hillsdale and Saginaw Valley State ... switched to the No. 17 worn by his older

brother Zak.


wore No. 37.

High School: A 2015 graduate of Lutheran North High School ... was a two-year letterwinner

for the Mustangs and coach Ryan Wesley ... missed a majority of his senior year due to injury

... recorded three interceptions and six tackles for loss as a junior to earn First Team All-Catholic

League recognition ... had 26 receptions for 612 yards and six touchdowns ... was a First Team

All-County honoree as well as Second Team All-Metro ... also returned kicks for the Mustangs

... played basketball for LNHS ... also ran track for the Mustangs competing in the 200m and

the 4x200m relay ... served as a team captain in both football and basketball ... was an All-

Academic Athlete Award recipient (GPA above a 3.5 all four years).

Personal: Full name--Andrew M. Bielecki ... born July 2, 1997, in Grosse Pointe ... son of

Ronald and Annette Bielecki ... has an older brother Zak, who was a four-year WSU football

letterwinner (2012-15), and a younger brother, Sam ... is a construction management major

in the college of engineering ... named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) for

Fall 2015 ... named to the Coach’s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Winter 2017.

Bielecki’s Career StatisticsYear GP Solo Asst Total TFL SACKS FF FR PBrUp INT

2016 4 3 1 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0-0

Bielecki’s Career Game-By-Game Statistics


Games 1, 2, 6, 9 & 10 DNT

Games 5 & 11 DNP

9-17-16 Lake Erie 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-1-16 Hillsdale 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-15-16 Walsh 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-22-16 SVSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


Copeland’s Career StatisticsYear GP Solo Asst Total TFL SACKS FF FR PBrUp INT

2016 4 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0-0

Copeland’s Career Game-By-Game Statistics


Games 1, 2 & 6 DNT

Games 3, 4, 5 & 8 DNP

10-15-16 Walsh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

10-29-16 @ Ferris State 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-5-16 @ Ohio Dom. 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

11-12-16 GVSU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0




SAFETIES/TAI--NEWCOMERS/TAYLOR--FRESHMEN/BANASZAK-BUTLER

19 SamsonTAI

Junior • 5-11 • 215

Newark, Calif. • Newark Memorial H.S.

2017: Joined the WSU football program in January.

2016: Played for De Anza (J.C.) College in Cupertino, Calif. ... led the squad in assisted (29)

and total tackles (73), while ranking second in solo stops (44) ... received Northern California

Bay 6 Division All-League honors as a linebacker ... had a team-high nine tackles for the Dons

against Santa Rosa (11/12) ... had fi ve tackles and a 22-yard fumble return the week before vs.

City College of San Francisco (11/5) ... recorded four tackles for loss and a 96-yard interception

return against San Joaquin Delta (9/10) ... made a season-high 11 tackles (9-2) vs. Laney

(9/24).

2015: Played two games at linebacker for the College of San Mateo (J.C.).

High School: A 2011 graduate of Newark Memorial High School ... earned First Team All-

MVAL honors as a senior in 2010 for coach Rich Swift and the Cougars.

Personal: Full name--Samson P. Tai ... born June 11, 1993, in Newark, Calif. ... son of Lina

Tai and Robert Bianchi ... is majoring in sociology ... the oldest of seven children -- has three

brothers, Thomas, John and Ezekiel, Tatyana, Aaliyah and Alyssah ... is married to Laviniavasi

Tai ... uncle is Haloti Ngata of the Detroit Lions ... served as a Mormon Missionary in Anchorage,

Alaska, following high school graduation.

Coach Winters on Samson Tai: “Samson is a ferocious tackler in the open fi eld. He has

experience playing close to the line of scrimmage as a linebacker and in the secondary. He

runs very well and has excellent size. We are very excited to have Samson.”

JONES SETS WSU RECORD

On Nov. 26, 2011, then WSU senior safety Jeremy Jones set a school

record with 144 interception return yards in a second round playoff

win at Nebraska-Kearney. Jones had three fi rst half interceptions

and also eclipsed the school record for interception return yards

in a career with 406.

58 QuentinTAYLOR

R-Freshman • 6-3 • 226 • Linebacker

New Lothrop, Mich. • New Lothrop H.S.

2016-17: Attended Allen Community College in Iola, Kans., in the fall of 2016 to play baseball,

and Western Michigan University in the winter of 2017.

High School: A 2016 graduate of New Lothrop High School ... was a four-year varsity

letterwinner for coach Clint Galvas ... earned Associated Press Division 7-8 Honorable Mention

All-State honors in 2014 and Special Mention All-State in 2015 ... named to the 2014 Detroit

News Honorable Mention All-State Team ... selected to the All-Area Dream Team ... primarily

played middle linebacker, but also saw playing time at outside linebacker, running back and

punter ... helped NLHS reach the state semifi nals twice ... played pitcher, third base and right

fi eld for the Hornets ... helped NLHS to the 2014 Division 4 state title with an RBI double in

the championship game ... was a two-year captain in football, and also served as a captain

in baseball in 2016.

Personal: Full name--Quentin M. Taylor ... born September 5, 1997, in Flint ... son of Scott

and Sylvia Taylor ... has two brothers, Preston and Mason ... plans to major in business

management.

98 SeanBANASZAK

Freshman • 6-4 • 260 • Defensive End

Kenosha, Wis. • Indian Trail H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Indian Trail High School ... was a three-year varsity

letterwinner for the Hawks and coach Mike McKay ... totaled 16 tackles for loss as a senior,

including nine sacks along with four forced fumbles ... was a First Team All-South East

Conference selection ... made 27 tackles (17-10) as a junior, including six for loss ... recorded

17 tackles (3-14) as a sophomore in 2014 ... also competed in track for four years for ITHS

... served as a team captain in both football and track ... is an academic honor roll recipient.

Personal: Full name-- Sean L. Banaszak ... born February 21, 1999, in Kenosha, Wis. ... son

of John and Sandra Banaszak ... father was a three-year letterwinner at Wisconsin and led the

Badgers defensive line with 49 tackles in 1989 ... has two younger brothers, Chad and Mitchell,

and a younger sister, Joanne ... plans to major in biomedical engineering.

Coach Winters on Sean Banaszak: “Sean is an explosive force on the defensive line. He

plays defensive end and comes off the ball with quickness and strength. He has had several

devastating hits on the quarterback, because he has the ability to accelerate into contact.

He has great length and the body composition to possibly become a defensive tackle with

additional work in the weight room.”

46 WillBUTLER

Freshman • 6-2 • 259 • Fullback

Novi, Mich. • Detroit Catholic Central H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Detroit Catholic Central ... was a two-year letterwinner

for the Shamrocks ... played off ensive line for coach Tom Mach ... earned Honorable Mention

All-Catholic League accolades as a senior ... also competed in wrestling and lacrosse ... was a

four-year member of the academic honor roll.

Personal: Full name--William R. Butler ... born May 26, 1999, in Superior Twp., Mich. ... son

of John Butler and Cathy Koosler ... has two sisters, Victoria and Madison ... plans to major in

human resources.



FRESHMEN/CARTER-CLARK-COLLINS-FORD

63 ChrisCARTER

Freshman • 6-5 • 285 • Tackle

Lancaster, Ohio • Bishop Watterson H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Columbus Bishop Watterson High School ... was a two-

year varsity letterwinner for the Eagles ... helped BWHS to the second round of the 2015 state

playoff s as a junior ... is an academic honor roll recipient.

Personal: Full name--Christopher R. Carter ... born June 16, 1998, in Columbus, Ohio ... son of

Dr. Barry Carter and Dr. Mary McLoughlin ... has one older brother, Scott, who was a member

of the 2015 Adrian College baseball team ... plans to major in either electrical or computer

engineering.

Coach Winters on Chris Carter: “Chris is a physically tough, aggressive off ensive lineman.

He has the ability to play every position across the line. He has the ability to provide push on

the double team as well as pull and lead our outside zone run. Chris is really good blocking

linebackers on the second level. He also has good ability as a pass blocker.”

60 AnthonyCLARK


Detroit, Mich. • Cass Tech H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Cass Technical High School ... was a three-year varsity

letterwinner for coach Tom Wilcher ... helped the Technicians to a 14-0 record and a 2016

state title ... had a tackle for loss in the 49-20 win over Detroit Catholic Central in the state title

game ... was an Honorable Mention All-City selection.

Personal: Full name--Anthony I. Clark ... born January 21, 1999, in Detroit ... son of Anthony

and Raysenda Clark ... has two younger brothers, Devon and Jaden ... plans to major in

computer engineering.

67 DariusCOLLINSFreshman • 6-1 • 328 • Defensive Tackle

Lima, Ohio • Lima Senior H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Lima Senior High School ... was a three-year varsity

letterwinner for the Spartans ... served as a team captain in 2016 for coach Andre Griffi n ...

helped LSHS to a 6-4 mark as a senior and 23 victories in his three seasons on varsity ... also

played off ensive tackle and guard for the Spartans ... selected to the Associated Press All-Ohio

Division II team in 2016 ... earned All-Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) accolades ...

named to the Lima News Dream Team ... was a Special Mention All-Ohio honoree as a junior ...

also competed in baseball and bowling to earn a total of 10 letters at LSHS ... was an academic

honor roll recipient ... awarded the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Scholarship for all of Lima ... was

a member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Full name--Darius D. Collins ... born June 4, 1999, in Lima, Ohio ... son of Darnell

and Cathy Collins ... has one older sister, Kianna ... plans to major in mechanical engineering.

87 KameronFORDFreshman • 5-10 • 159 • Wide Receiver

Novi, Mich. • Walled Lake Western H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Walled Lake Western High School ... had 51 receptions

for 1,113 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior for coach Mike Zdebski ... also carried the ball

18 times for 102 yards and a score ... had four punt returns for 95 yards in 2016 along with

eight kickoff returns for 160 yards ... averaged 105 all-purpose yards per game as a senior ...

selected to the 2016 Associated Press Division 1-2 All-State First Team ... set school records for

receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns ... also competed in track and basketball

for the Warriors ... served as a team captain in both football and basketball ... is an academic

honor roll recipient.

Personal: Full name--Kameron J. Ford ... born July 29, 1999, in Royal Oak ... son of Kyle and

Kimber Ford ... has an older brother, Kyle, and a younger sister, Kailee ... grandfather (Homer

Heard) is in the WSU Athletics Hall of Fame ... plans to major in physical therapy.

Coach Winters on Kameron Ford: “Kameron is an explosive big play wide receiver who

scored 21 touchdowns in his last two years. He has explosive speed and turns fi ve-yard catches

into 80-yard touchdowns. Kameron is fl at out fast, but he is also athletic and can do more than

just run straight ahead fast. He can make you miss or create space with explosive speed out of

his cuts. Kameron’s mom attended Wayne State and his grandfather (Homer Heard) is in the

WSU Athletics Hall of Fame for his track and fi eld exploits!”



FRESHMEN/FORD-GALSTERER-GREEN-HALL

83 MykeFORDFreshman • 5-11 • 195 • Wide Receiver

Columbus, Ohio • Miffl in H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Miffl in High School ... earned one varsity letter for coach

Anthony Thornton ... recorded 50 receptions in 2016 for 300 yards and six touchdowns ... had

three touchdown catches against Linden-McKinley ... also saw playing time as a defensive

back ... competed in track for the Punchers ... ran a personal-best 24.18 for 200m in 2017

... participated in three relays (4x100, 4x200, 4x400) as well as the 400m race ... served as

a football team captain as a senior ... also attended L’Anse Creuse North as a freshman and

Columbus East High School as a sophomore.

Personal: Full name--Michael M. Ford III ... born September 29, 1999, in Columbus, Ohio

... son of Cicely Nicholas and the late Michael Ford, Jr. ... has four brothers, Dejion, Deiontae

Nicholas, Isaiah and Jordan, and a younger sister, Carla ... Deiontae will be in his fourth season

on the WSU football team in the fall of 2017 ... plans to major in communications.

25 JakeGALSTERER

Freshman • 6-1 • 189 • Safety

Saginaw, Mich. • Reese H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Reese High School ... was a three-year varsity letterwinner

for coach Bob Bouvy ... helped lead the Rockets to the state playoff s with fi ve interceptions, 12

pass break-ups and 54 tackles ... rushed for over 1,000 yards and accounted for 27 touchdowns

... selected to the All-Greater Thumb First Team as a quarterback ... recorded 79 tackles as a

junior along with two interceptions and nine pass break-ups ... also competes in basketball

and track ... named to the 2016 All-Tuscola County Advertiser honorable mention squad for

basketball ... was a team captain in both football and basketball ... earned a spot on the

academic honor roll all four years.

Personal: Full name--Jacob J. Galsterer ... born September 17, 1998, in Grand Rapids, Mich.

... son of Brian and Renae Galsterer ... has one younger brother, Owen, and a younger sister,

Allison ... plans to major in global supply chain management.

97 DamaniGREEN

Freshman • 6-2 • 320 • Nose Tackle

Detroit, Mich. • Martin Luther King H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Martin Luther King High School ... helped the Crusaders

to a 12-2 record and the 2016 MSHAA Division 2 state title with an 18-0 triumph over Walled

Lake Western in the championship game ... part of a stout defensive line that limited WLW to

54 yards rushing on 28 carries ... totaled 59 tackles, including 11 sacks as a senior for coach

Tyrone Spencer ... was a member of the undefeated 2015 Division 2 state championship

team ... earned four varsity letters ... served as a team captain in 2016 ... is a member of the

academic honor roll.

Personal: Full name--Damani T. Green ... born October 8, 1998, in Detroit ... son of Horatio

and Kenya Green ... is undecided on academic major ... fi rst name is pronounced DUH-ma-

knee.

Coach Winters on Damani Green: “Damani will play defensive tackle, over the center. He

does a great job of holding the point without giving much ground. He pushes the off ensive

line back in the run game and provides an inside push against the pass. It’s diffi cult to fi nd

quality defensive tackles and Damani is a quality defensive lineman!”

33 AveryHALLFreshman • 5-11 • 222 • Running Back

Indianapolis, Ind. • Cardinal Ritter H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Cardinal Ritter High School ... helped the Raiders to the

IHSAA 2A State title in 2016 with a 24-yard touchdown run ... was selected to the Indiana

Football Coaches Association (IFCA) All-State Top 50 at running back ... scheduled to

participate in the July 2017 IFCA North-South All-Star game ... rushed for 90 yards and two

touchdowns in the 14-13 state semifi nal win as a senior over Monrovia ... earned four varsity

letters in football ... rushed for 2,016 yards as a senior, while recording 396 receiving yards ...

was an All-State honoree ... also played linebacker for CRHS ... selected Indianapolis 2A Player

of the Year ... served as a team captain.

Personal: Full name--Avery Hall ... born October 9, 1998, in Indianapolis ... son of Andre and

Dee Hall ... father was a defensive back on the 1988 Indiana Hoosiers team that went 8-3-1 ...

has six brothers and two sisters, Addison and Alissa ... plans to major in nursing.

Coach Winters on Avery Hall: “Very much like Romello Brown, Avery is a physical downhill

runner, primarily out of the I formation. He has good balance and runs through tackles near

the line of scrimmage. He has really good speed and can turn a short run into a long gain with

his ability to break tackles. He is very strong and will develop into an excellent pass protector.”



FRESHMEN/HARPER-ISLEY-JUDGE-KROPP

65 TajHARPER

Freshman • 6-2 • 312 • Guard

Warren, Ohio • Harding H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School ... was a three-year varsity

letterwinner for coach Steve Arnold ... helped the Raiders to an 11-2 record in 2016 ... earned

First Team Associated Press Division 2 All-Ohio accolades after being named to the Northeast

Inland All-District First Team ... was First Team All-County as well as First Team All-League ...

served as a team captain as a senior ... was an academic honor roll recipient.

Personal: Full name--Taj M. Harper ... born November 9, 1998, in Warren, Ohio ... son of

Matthew Harper and Nuri Reed ... has fi ve brothers, Cameron, Chance, Torrence, Matthew and

Jordan, and one sister, Cayden ... Torrence played as a defender for Hiram College’s men’s

soccer team in 2015 ... plans to major in physical therapy ... fi rst name is pronounced Taj

(Mahal).

Coach Winters on Taj Harper: “Taj is a mobile athlete who happens to weigh over 300

pounds. He has experience pulling and fi nding the second level defender to make the key

block. He has the perfect size to block many of the shorter defensive tackles who get under

many of the taller linemen. Taj comes from the historically excellent Warren (Ohio) Harding

football program.”

45 NickISLEY


Rockford, Mich. • Rockford H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Rockford High School ... was a two-year varsity letterwinner

for the Rams ... through 10 games in 2016, had rushed for a team-high 751 yards (7.4 avg.) and

had scored 14 touchdowns ... added another 100 receiving yards and returned a pair of kicks

for 70 yards ... had a 96-yard touchdown run in a 24-7 win over Hudsonville in the 2016 playoff

opener ... also played safety and cornerback for coach Ralph Munger ... placed fourth in the

100m hurdles at the 2017 MHSAA Division 1 state meet with a time of 14.59 ... ran the anchor

leg on the state champion 4x100m relay, which set an MHSAA all-time record at 41.20 ... also

competed in the 300m hurdles at the state meet after placing second at the regionals with a

personal-best time of 39.26 ... also played basketball for RHS ... earned Academic All-State

honors in both football and basketball.

Personal: Full name--Nicholas D. Isley ... born February 11, 1999, in Rochester Hills, Mich. ...

son of Dean and Susan Isley ... has two brothers, Nathan and Kevin ... is undecided on academic

major ... last name is pronounced EYES-lee.

Coach Winters on Nick Isley: “Nick has played primarily at the running back position at

Rockford. He has excellent speed for his size, running a 4.5 at the Wayne State camp during

the summer of 2016. He is a good football player with outstanding instincts and intelligence.

He will develop in the weight room into a 220 to 230 pound beast. While Nick is developing

his position specifi c skill, he will be a key contributor on special teams!”

61 CameronJUDGE

Freshman • 6-2 • 288 • Nose Tackle

Avon, Ohio • Avon H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Avon High School ... was a three-year letterwinner for the

Eagles ... made 36 tackles as a senior along with 12 quarterback pressures and fi ve sacks ...

was a First Team All-Lorain County selection both in 2015 and 2016 ... earned Associated Press

Honorable Mention All-Northeast Lakes District accolades as a senior for Division 2 ... was a

three-year track letterwinner, throwing the shot put ... earned all-league honors as both a

sophomore and junior in track ... served as a football team captain.

Personal: Full name--Cameron D. Judge ... born April 23, 1999, in Lorain, Ohio ... son of

Kevin Judge and Christine Meckley ... has a younger brother, Kyle ... plans to major in civil

engineering.

Coach Winters on Cameron Judge: “Cameron is a strong defensive tackle who played

primarily over the center in high school. He has excellent strength at the point of attack

and uses his strength to disengage from the center with ease to make plays down the line.

Cameron is another recruit who can add great attitude and eff ort to the defensive line

position. His play will remind many of former All-GLIAC defensive tackle Dalton Binkowski.”

76 ReaganKROPP

Freshman • 6-5 • 300 • Guard/Tackle

Neshkoro, Wis. • Ripon H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Ripon High School ... was a three-year varsity letterwinner

for the Tigers ... was a two-year team captain ... selected to the Wisconsin Football Coaches

Association All-Star State Team ... earned All-League honors in both 2015 (Second Team) and

2016 (First Team) ... was a 2016 All-Area First Team selection ... attended Berlin High School as

a freshman ... was an academic honor roll recipient.

Personal: Full name--Reagan C. Kropp ... born May 17, 1999, in Ripon, Wis. ... son of Chris

Kropp and Sara Schneider ... has a younger brother, Eli, and an older sister, Grace ... plans to

major in nursing.

Coach Winters on Reagan Kropp: “Reagan plays everywhere across the off ensive line

including center. He has a great frame and plenty of room to grow. He is an excellent puller

with the ability to block smaller players in space. He has great arm length to become an

excellent pass protector. Reagan is a relentless run blocker, often taking the defender 10 yards

down the fi eld to fi nish his block.”



FRESHMEN/KUKAL-McCARTY-McCLURE-MORRIS

62 CooperKUKAL

Freshman • 6-4 • 283 • Guard

Fremont, Mich. • Fremont H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Fremont High School ... was a three-year varsity starter ...

earned First Team All-Central State Athletic Association (CSAA) Gold Division honors in 2016

... played his senior season for coach Rick Tank ... also competed in basketball and baseball for

the Packers ... served as a team captain in all three sports as a senior ... earned the basketball

squad’s Mr. Team Award ... was on the Academic Honor Roll.

Personal: Full name--Cooper J. Kukal ... born November 26, in Fremont, Mich. ... son of Mark

and Jamie Kukal ... plans to major in sports management.

15 TaylorMcCARTY

Freshman • 6-3 • 190 • Punter

Saginaw, Mich. • Reese H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Reese High School ... was a two-year football letterwinner

for the Dragons ... was selected to the 2016 Detroit News All-State Dream Team as the punter

after averaging 44 yards per kick ... named to the 2016 Associated Press Division 1-2 All-State

First Team for coach Chris Bell ... set the school record with an 82-yard punt ... received All-

Oakland Activities Association (OAA) honors in each of his last two seasons ... was a two-time

OAA Scholar Athlete ... also earned letters as a junior in power lifting and golf ... ran track in

2017 competing in the 400m race ... attended Hudson High School as a freshman ... was a


Personal: Full name--Taylor P. McCarty ... born April 11, 1998, in Shreveport, La. ... son of

Patrick and Megan McCarty ... has a younger brother, Hunter, and a younger sister, Claire ...

plans to major in business.

13 DonteMcCLUREFreshman • 5-10 • 181 • Running Back

Port Clinton, Ohio • Port Clinton H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Port Clinton High School ... played his fi rst two years at

Genoa High School ... earned four varsity letters in football between the two schools ... helped

the Redskins to the 2016 Sandusky Bay Conference championship ... totaled 1,377 all-purpose

yards as a senior ... was a Second Team All-District and First Team All-SBC selection ... had a 70-

yard punt return for a touchdown in the 2016 playoff win over Bellefontaine Benjamin Logan

... also competed in baseball and track ... was an academic honor roll recipient.

Personal: Full name--Donte McClure ... born May 8, 1999, in Toledo ... son of Pamela Gordon

and Kyle McClure ... has one younger sister, Olivia ... plans to major in pre-dentistry.

Coach Winters on Donte McClure: “Donte will add a big play element to the Warrior

backfi eld because of his outstanding speed, athletic ability and consistent receiving ability.

He is homerun threat as a punt returner or kickoff returner. He is very similar in size, speed,

versatility, academic success and leadership as Deiontae Nicholas. He has the ability to line up

in the backfi eld and has equal ability to line up as a split receiver.”

55 John-PaulMORRISFreshman • 6-1 • 271 • Defensive Tackle

W. Bloomfi eld, Mich. • W. Bloomfi eld H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of West Bloomfi eld High School ... was a three-year varsity

letterwinner for the Lakers ... led coach Ron Bellamy’s squad in tackles for loss and sacks ...

selected to the Detroit Free Press All-North Second Team and the Detroit News All-Metro North

Honorable Mention squad ... named to the Oakland Activities Association Red Division First

Team as a senior ... served as a team captain ... was an academic honor roll recipient.

Personal: Full name-- John-Paul D. Morris ... born May 13, 1999, in Troy ... son of John

and Diane Morris ... has one older sister, Kapri ... plans to major in business management or

communications.

Coach Winters on John-Paul Morris: “J.P. has the athletic ability and the size to play

everywhere along the defensive line at end or tackle. He can stand up on the edge or get in a

four-point stance next to the center. He played on both sides of the ball in high school. He has

an explosive fi rst step and swim move that makes him diffi cult to block at the point of attack.

We really like the way he pursues the football and can make plays with his speed and eff ort.”



FRESHMEN/MOTALA-NYENGO-PHIBBS-POTERACK

43 RyanMOTALA


Oxford, Mich. • Oxford H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Oxford High School ... was a two-year varsity letterwinner

for the Wildcats ... earned Honorable Mention All-Oakland County accolades from the Mi

Prep Zone as a defensive end in 2016 ... served as a football team captain ... also played as a

linebacker and a defensive end ... competed in wrestling for OHS ... was an academic honor

roll recipient.

Personal: Full name--Ryan J. J. Motala ... born January 13, 1999, in Grand Blanc ... son of

Jeff rey and Kimberly Motala ... has one older brother, Michael, and two sisters, Stephanie and

Julia ... plans to major in criminal justice.

27 DeontreNYENGO

Freshman • 6-1 • 197 • Cornerback

Mishawaka, Ind. • Marian H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Marian High School ... was a three-year varsity letterwinner

... earned All-State defensive back accolades … totaled 76 tackles (48-28) as a senior for

coach Reggie Glon ... helped the Knights to an 11-2 mark in 2016 ... was a Second Team All-

NIC (Northern Indiana Conference) South Division honoree ... ended his senior season with

four tackles for loss, four interceptions, three forced fumbles, three pass break-ups and two

fumble recoveries ... helped the Knights to a 29-9 record in his three years on varsity ... also

competed in track for MHS.

Personal: Full name--Deontre L. Nyengo ... born May 3, 1998, in South Bend, Ind. ... son of

Devonne Dick and the late Atani Nyengo ... has two younger brothers, Brayden and Bentley,

and two sisters, Mikayla and Aaliyah ... plans to major in either physical therapy or psychology

... last name is pronounced knee-A-go.

Coach Winters on Deontre Nyengo: “Deontre is a very physical corner with the ability to

play press on any size wide receiver. He has the speed to run downfi eld in coverage and the

size to play anywhere in the secondary. What sets Deontre apart from other cornerbacks that

we scouted was his attitude and desire to be a dominant force in the secondary. He’s a larger

version of Brandon Lee.”

91 LandonPHIBBS


Saginaw, Mich. • Heritage H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Saginaw Heritage High School ... was a three-year varsity

letterwinner for the Hawks ... earned Second Team All-Saginaw Valley League honors in

both 2015 (TE) and 2016 (DE) for coach Joe Willey ... also saw playing time at tight end and

wide receiver ... selected as the SHHS “Iron Hawk” award winner as a junior for being the top

defensive lineman ... had 10 receptions for 103 yards in 2015, while accumulating 31 tackles

(23 solo, 8 assisted), including three for loss ... forced two fumbles in 2014, while recording 12

tackles (7 solo, 5 assisted).

Personal: Full name--Landon R. Phibbs ... born October 23, 1998, in Saginaw ... son of Kurt

and Jenelle Phibbs ... has two brothers, Cooper and Jake, and one younger sister, Lauren ... is

undecided on academic major.

85 NickPOTERACK

Freshman • 6-4 • 212 • Tight End

Byron Center, Mich. • Byron Center H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Byron Center High School ... was a two-way starter

(tight end and linebacker) for the Bulldogs and head coach Marc Cisco ... selected to the OK

Conference Green Division First Team in 2016 as well as the MLive South Advance All-Area First

Team ... third on the team in tackles in 2016 with 53 ... caught a pair of touchdown passes as a

senior ... averaged 83 plays per game as a senior ... also played basketball for BCHS ... ran the

200- and 400-meter dashes, along with competing in the shot put and discus in 2016 ... served

as a football team captain ... was a member of the academic honor roll.

Personal: Full name--Nicholas J. Poterack ... born February 3, 1999, in Grand Rapids, Mich. ...

son of Kelly Poterack ... plans to major in mechanical engineering.

Coach Winters on Nick Poterack: “Nick is an outstanding two-way player at linebacker and

tight end. He is very tough and physical on defense, always attacking the ball-carrier. He runs

very well and is a deep threat as a receiver. He has a great frame with plenty of room to grow

into the tight end position.”



FRESHMEN/POTTER-SANDERS-SHARP-SMITH

72 LanePOTTER

Freshman • 6-4 • 313 • Center/Guard

Hudsonville, Mich. • Hudsonville H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Hudsonville High School ... selected to the 2016 Associated

Press Division 1-2 All-State Honorable Mention Team ... helped the Eagles to a 2016 conference

title ... was an all-conference center in the OK Red Division in both 2015 and 2016 ... earned

three varsity letters in football for coach Dave Lidgard ... qualifi ed for the Division 1 individual

state fi nals as a junior heavyweight wrestler ... served as a team captain in both football and

wrestling ... was a three-year wrestling letterwinner plus a year in track ... placed third at the

2017 state wrestling championships ... was an Academic All-State wrestler in 2015 ... was a


Personal: Full name--Lane A. Potter ... born January 24, 1999, in Hudsonville ... son of Todd

and Stacy Potter ... has a younger brother, Ty, and a younger sister, Aly ... plans to major in

Global Supply Chain Management.

Coach Winters on Lane Potter: “Lane has the ability to play anywhere along the off ensive

line, but he excels at the center position. He has the ability to get his pads under the defender

to provide leverage to move him off the line. He is a dominant anchor in the middle of

the off ense. Lane plays football the way we do at Wayne State, he is extremely tough and

physical!”

27 King SANDERSFreshman • 5-11 • 203 • Running Back

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio • Woodridge H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Woodridge High School ... was a three-year varsity

letterwinner for the Bulldogs ... was recognized at the Akron Touchdown Club banquet for his

2016 performance ... selected to the 2016 Associated Press Division IV All-State Third Team ...

was a two-year team captain in both football and track ... was the Portage Trail Conference

Off ensive Player of the Year in both 2015 and 2016.

Personal: Full name-- King Alfred D. Sanders ... born February 23, 1999, in Akron, Ohio ...

son of Alfred and Carmelita Sanders ... has two younger brothers, King Alcardon and King

Allahdon, and two older sisters, Donteana and Dontalita ... is undecided on academic major.

Coach Winters on King Alfred Sanders: “King Alfred Sanders is a physically impressive

dominant running back prospect. He combines 200 pounds of muscle to run inside with

the speed to take every carry the distance. King has spent a lot of time in the weight room

which will help in his eff ort to become a reliable pass blocker. His strength also helps with a

devastating stiff arm and the ability to run through tackles.”

79 IanSHARP

Freshman • 6-5 • 290 • Tackle

Salem, Ohio • West Branch H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of West Branch High School in Beloit, Ohio ... was a three-

year letterwinner for the Warriors ... selected to the Associated Press Division IV Second Team

All-Ohio squad ... earned First Team All-Northeastern Buckeye Conference accolades as a

senior ... served as a team captain ... was a four-year wrestling letterwinner ... won the 2016

Eastern Ohio Wrestling League Heavyweight Championship as well as the Ohio Division 2 State

Championship ... was an academic honor roll recipient.

Personal: Full name--Ian N. Sharp ... born November 21, 1998, in Columbus, Miss. ... son of

Rodger and Brenda Sharp ... father was an off ensive lineman at Kent State ... has two older

brothers, Connor and Logan ... Connor was a member of the Youngstown State football squad

in 2016 after attending the Air Force Academy and playing football for two seasons ... Logan

was a member of the Air Force wrestling team in 2015-16 ... plans to major in mechanical

engineering.

Coach Winters on Ian Sharp: “Ian is a prototypical left tackle, with great length and

excellent footwork. At 6-6 and 285 pounds, Ian is extremely physical as a run blocker. He has

great feet and uses his wrestling experience to drive opponents to the ground consistently

recording pancake blocks. He played the entire 2016 season with a knee injury, showing

extreme mental and physical toughness. Ian compares in size and stature with Warrior great

and Upshaw Award Winner Joe Long!”

37 VernonellSMITH, JR.

Freshman • 6-1 • 207 • Safety

Muskegon, Mich. • North Muskegon H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of North Muskegon High School ... was a three-year

letterwinner for the Norsemen ... recorded 69 tackles, two forced fumbles, fi ve pass break-

ups and fi ve interceptions as a senior ... selected to the Muskegon Chronicle Second Team

off ense ... also played running back earning Second Team All-Area and First Team All-League

honors ... rushed for 702 yards and nine touchdowns on 108 carries ... was a 2015 Associated

Press Division 5-6 Honorable Mention All-State selection ... also played basketball for NMHS

... played his senior season for coach Larry Witham ... was a team captain in both football and

basketball ... ran a season-best of 11.74 for 100m in 2016 ... had a personal-best time of 23.81

for 200m at the 2016 MHSAA Regional meet.

Personal: Full name--Vernonell F. Smith, Jr. ... born May 8, 1998, in Muskegon ... son of

Vernonell Sr. and Rhiannon Mckentry ... has three younger brothers, Stephan, Elijah and

Gavin, and two younger sisters, Leilani and Olivia ... plans to major in education ... fi rst name

is pronounced VER-nell.

Coach Winters on Vernonell Smith, Jr.: “Vernonell is a consistent two-way player, who

excels on off ense as a running back and on defense as a defensive back. He is an excellent

athlete with really good ball skills. Vernonell will play defensive back because he is a good

tackler and can cover a lot of ground when the ball is in the air. He is very long and athletic

and makes us better in the secondary.”



FRESHMEN/STEPHENSON-THOMPSON-TUCK-HAYDEN-WILSON

51 RyanWILSON

Freshman • 6-2 • 353 • Guard/Center

Harper Woods, Mich. • Harper Woods H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Harper Woods High School ... was a letterwinner for coach

Charles Penn ... played off ensive center and defensive tackle for the Pioneers ... served as a

football team captain.

Personal: Full name--Ryan T. Wilson ... born February 1, 2000, in Detroit ... son of Burgess

Wilson, Jr., and the late Linda Wilson ... has one older brother, Burgess ... plans to major in

kinesiology ... career ambition is to be an athletic trainer.

44 SpencerSTEPHENSON

Freshman • 6-1 • 226 • Linebacker

Midland, Mich. • Dow H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Herbert Henry Dow High School ... was a two-year team

co-captain ... helped Dow to a 9-2 record in 2016 by making 112 tackles, including 9.5 tackles

for loss ... totaled fi ve forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and two sacks ... earned All-State

honors after being named to the All-Saginaw Valley League squad and the All-Area Team ...

rushed for nine touchdowns as a fullback ... was a three-year letterwinner for the Chargers ...

selected for the 2017 Michigan High School All-Star game ... also served as the long snapper

for coach Jason Watkins ... also served as a track team captain ... a three-year member of the

academic honor roll.

Personal: Full name--Spencer A. Stephenson ... born October 9, 1998, in Midland ... son

of Scott and Karen Stephenson ... father was a linebacker at Indiana University ... has two

younger sisters, Maya and Julia ... is undecided on academic major.

Coach Winters on Spencer Stephenson: “Spencer is a dominant physical presence in the

middle of the defense. He plays the game with great passion and eff ort. He has excellent

instinct and is relentless in his pursuit of the ball-carrier. He is a leader because of the way he

plays the game.”

53 ReidTHOMPSON

Freshman • 6-1 • 294 • Center

Fenton, Mich. • Fenton H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Fenton High School ... was a three-year varsity letterwinner

for coach Jeff Setzke ... helped the Tigers to a 9-3 mark, a Flint Metro League title and a

Division II district championship ... totaled 94 pancakes as FHS rushed for 3,087 yards in 2016

... played in the 2016 Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in Jacksonville, Fla. ... selected to both the

Detroit Free Press Dream Team and Detroit News All-State Dream Team as a senior ... was a

two-time Flint Journal Off ensive Dream Team honoree ... served as a football team captain ...

was a three-year Metro League Scholar-Athlete ... earned a spot on the Academic Honor Roll

all four years ... also competed in track as a senior.

Personal: Full name--Reid H. Thompson ... born January 24, 1999, in Fenton ... son of Randall

Thompson and Karen Thompson ... has fi ve brothers, David, Josh, Nicholas, Lucas and Connor,

and two sisters, Ashley and Mckenna ... plans to major in business management (marketing).

56 BrandonTUCK-HAYDEN

Freshman • 6-0 • 219 • Linebacker

Akron, Ohio • Buchtel H.S.

High School: A 2017 graduate of Buchtel High School ... was a three-year varsity letterwinner

for the Griffi ns ... earned 2015 Associated Press Division III All-Ohio Special Mention accolades

for coach Ricky Powers ... selected to the Associated Press Northeast Inland All-District First

Team as a junior ... also played basketball for BHS ... served as a football team captain.

Personal: Full name--Brandon M. Tuck-Hayden ... born April 1, 1999, in Akron, Ohio ... son

of James Hayden and Brenda Beckett ... has four sisters, Sharon, Janae, Kaylin and Dabriel ...

plans to major in business.

Coach Winters on Brandon Tuck-Hayden: “Brandon is a very athletic, tough linebacker

who also excelled as a running back in high school. Brandon has good instincts and the ability

to diagnose a play and knife to the ball carrier before an off ensive linemen can get a piece of

him. Brandon is similar to Leon Eggleston in that he has the speed to run down plays across

the fi eld and the ability to make open fi eld tackles.”



NEWCOMERS/LOVE-RILEY-McENTIRE

28 DarrellMcENTIRE

R-Sophomore • 6-0 • 199 • Safety

Detroit, Mich. • Loyola H.S. (Vermilion C.C.)

2016: Played for Vermilion Community College in Ely, Minn. ... saw action in eight of nine

contests for the Ironmen ... recorded a season-high 11 tackles (8-3) in a 31-24 triumph over

Mesabi Range ... forced a fumble and had two fumble recoveries vs. Itasca ... tallied a season-

best seven assisted tackles against Central Lakes ... fi nished the year with 46 tackles (25-21).

2015: Attended Saginaw Valley State University in the fall of 2015, but did not play due to

GLIAC transfer rules.

2014: Was a member of the WSU football team for the fi rst part of the fall semester ... did

not dress for any games.

High School: A 2014 graduate of Loyola High School ... named to the Detroit News All-

Metro Detroit First Team as a safety ... helped LHS to back-to-back Division 7 state title

game appearances in 2012 and 2013 and a 26-2 record those two seasons combined ... was

a Detroit Free Press All-Detroit Honorable Mention selection as a senior ... had 30 receptions

for 461 yards and fi ve touchdowns in 2013 for coach John Callahan ... totaled 30 tackles, fi ve

interceptions and two fumble recoveries in 2013 ... had eight receptions for 78 yards and

fi nished second on the team with seven tackles (6 solo) in the 2013 championship game ... a

three-star recruit according to the D Zone ... was a 2012 Associated Press Division 7-8 All-State

Special Mention selection as a wide receiver for Douglass High School ... also ran track for the

Bulldogs ... served as a football team captain as a senior.

Personal: Full name--Darrell D. McEntire ... born July 17, 1996, in Detroit ... son of Lawenda

McEntire ... has fi ve brothers and fi ve sisters ... is a communications studies major ... fi rst

name is pronounced DUR-rell ... earned an associates degree from Wayne County Community

College District in 2017.

95 KeithLOVEGrad. Student • 5-11 • 236 • Defensive End

W. Bloomfi eld, Mich. • W. Bloomfi eld H.S. (Lake Erie)

2016: Started all 10 games played ... missed the Saginaw Valley State contest ... totaled

21 tackles (10-11) ... made a season-high fi ve tackles (1-4) in season opener vs. Northern

Michigan ... had a season-best two solo tackles in three diff erent contests ... recorded solo

sacks against Grand Valley State and Findlay, and assisted sacks vs. NMU and Ferris State ...

also had a fumble recovery against the Bulldogs ... ranked fourth on the squad with 17 yards

from tackles for loss ... wore No. 35.

2015: Played in nine games... recovered a fumble at Hillsdale ... wore No. 58.

2014: Did not compete.

2013: Made collegiate debut at Ohio Dominican ... recorded three (1-2) tackles, all in the

second half.

High School: A 2013 graduate of West Bloomfi eld High School ... played four years of

football, earning three letters ... earned all-area and All-Detroit Metro honors ... served as a

team captain ... also competed as a thrower on the track and fi eld team.

Personal: Full name--Keith K. Love ... born April 25, 1995 ... son of Sheila Love ... graduated

in 2017 with degree from Lake Erie College ... currently pursuing a master’s degree in sports

administration.

25 MyronRILEY

Junior • 5-9 • 150 • Cornerback

Harvey, Ill. • Thornton H.S. (Vermilion C.C.)

2016: Played in eight games as a cornerback for Vermilion Community College in Ely, Minn. ...

notched a season-best seven tackles (5-2) vs. Rochester (Sept. 17), along with a season-high

four pass break-ups ... recorded interceptions against Northland (Aug. 27) and at Fond du Lac

Tribal (Sept. 10) ... garnered a season-best three assisted tackles vs. Northland ... concluded

the year with 35 tackles (22 solo, 13 assisted), two interceptions and seven pass break-ups.

2015: Played in seven games for Wisconsin-Eau Claire, starting six times ... recorded 25

tackles (20 solo, 5 assisted) ... tallied one pass break-up ... had an assisted tackle for loss at

Wisconsin-Stevens Point (Oct. 3) ... made a season-high nine tackles (7-2) in the season fi nale

at Wisconsin-Oshkosh (Nov. 14).

High School: A 2015 graduate of Thornton High School in Harvey, Ill. ... earned two varsity

letters for the Wildcats ... recorded 60 tackles, two interceptions and six pass break-ups as a

free safety in 2014 ... also played cornerback and returned kicks ... served as a team captain.

Personal: Full name--Myron K. Riley ... born March 18, 1997, in Chicago ... son of Katishia

Jones and the late Louis Brown ... has three brothers, Dion, Linnell and Marvin, and three

sisters, Dionna, Lynise and Myeia ... plans to major in business management



NEWCOMERS/WILLIAMS-KING- BURKS/COACH RONALD TALLEY

Ronald Talley joined the Wayne State University

football coaching staff as a graduate assistant coach

in August of 2016 and will again work with the

defensive line in 2017.

In the spent the summer of 2017 as an intern

with the New York Jets coaching staff .

In his fi rst year with the Warriors, he helped

mentor four Academic All-GLIAC recipients

(Brady Beedon, Jonathan Currie, Blake Mazur and

Alex Medenbach), along with three All-GLIAC

honorees in First Team honoree Dalton Binkowski

and Honorable Mention Team selections Derrick

Coleman and Nathan White.

In addition, Binkowski was the Cortez Smith

Award winner, which recognizes a member of the

Wayne State University football program whose contributions include: a positive approach to all aspects

of the program both on and off the fi eld; noticeable improvement to academic growth and progress, as

well as skill and physical development; and fi nally, growing spiritually and contributing to the overall

vitality of the football program. WSU ranked 48th nationally in rushing defense (135.4 yards per game)

and 46th in tackles for loss (7.3 per game).

He joined the Warriors after an NFL career that saw him spend time with four teams over his seven-year

career. He was originally signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2009 and played

in every preseason game before spending the year on the practice squad.

The following season, the Arizona Cardinals signed Talley to their practice squad and in 2011 he played

in the fi nal six games of the regular season. He played in three regular-season contests in 2012, including

making a start against the New York Jets. In 2013, Talley played another six regular-season games before

spending time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2014 and the New York Jets in 2015.

Talley began his collegiate career at the University of Notre Dame and after redshirting in 2004,

played in 11 games as a redshirt freshman. He started fi ve of the fi nal six games in 2005 and recorded

seven tackles (2-5) including a sack against Brigham Young, in his fi rst collegiate start. Talley fi nished

the season with 23 tackles (9-14). He played in the fi rst six games of 2006, starting four times before

transferring to Delaware.

In 2007, Talley played in 13 games for the Blue Hens making eight starts. He totaled 43 tackles (19-24)

including three sacks, plus three pass break-ups and a blocked kick. As a senior in 2008, he was named to

the All-Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Academic Team after being credited with 46 tackles (14-32),

including eight for loss.

Talley earned his bachelor’s degree in mass communication from Delaware in 2008 and was enrolled

in the school’s sports management graduate program where he was named an honor student for the

2008-09 academic year.

He graduated from Detroit Renaissance High School in 2004 after being named to the Detroit Free

Press Division 4 All-State team and the All-Detroit First Team as a senior. He recorded 80 tackles in 2003,

including fi ve sacks. As a junior, he notched 122 tackles, including 30 tackles for loss.

64 JustinKING

Senior • 6-1 • 348 • Defensive Tackle

Detroit, Mich. • Loyola H.S. (Minn. West C&TC)

Pre-WSU: Attended Central State University for the 2012-13 school year ... spent three

semesters at Minnesota West Community and Technical College (Fall 2014, Spring 2015 and

Fall 2015) ... played in three games for the Bluejays in 2015, seeing action on the off ensive

line and defensive line ... attended Notre Dame College in spring of 2016 and the 2016-17

school year.

High School: A 2012 graduate of Detroit Loyola High School ... was a four-year letterwinner

for coach John Callihan ... helped the Bull dogs to three consecutive league titles ... selected

to the 2010 All-Catholic League Intersectional Division squad ... earned all-league honors in

basketball ... served as a team captain in both football and basketball.

Personal: Full name--Justin A. King ... born August 17, 1993, in Detroit ... son of the late

Eboni King ... has one older brother, Noah ... plans to major in business management.

20 MalcolmWILLIAMS

R-Junior • 6-0 • 185 • Safety

Detroit, Mich. • Southwestern H.S. (Ventura C.C.)

2017: Joined the Wayne State football program in August of 2017.

2015: Played in nine games for the 8-3 Ventura College Pirate football squad ... totaled 46

tackles (25 solo, 21 assisted) ... recorded a seven-yard sack vs. Bakersfi eld (Nov. 14), as part

of a season-best two tackles for loss ... fi nished the year with three TFL for minus 15 yards

... broke up a season-best three passes against Fullerton (Sept. 5) and concluded the year

with nine pass break-ups ... blocked a punt in the season fi nale vs. Orange Coast (Nov. 21) ...

tallied a season-high nine tackles (5-4) at Allan Hancock (Nov. 7) ... notched a season-best fi ve

assisted tackles at Golden West (Oct. 10).

2014: Played in two games for Ventura ... had two assisted tackles against Canyons (Nov. 1).

2012: Attended Eastern Michigan University.

High School: A 2012 graduate of Detroit Southwestern High School ... earned All-City honors

as a senior after recording 78 tackles, including four sacks with two interceptions and four

forced fumbles ... also played baseball and basketball ... served as a team captain in both

football and baseball as a senior ... also attended Detroit Loyola (2008-10) and Communication

& Media Arts High School (2010).

Personal: Full name--Malcolm P. Williams ... born April 15, 1994, in Detroit ... son of Rudy

Williams and Mary Jenkins-Williams ... father wore No. 42 as a strong safety for Western

Michigan in 1976 ... has two brothers, Oranda and Afi ba, and two sisters, Maya and Mariah ...

plans to major in communications.

39 DontaeBURKS

R-Freshman • 6-0 • 222 • Fullback

Whitehall, Mich. • Whitehall H.S. (SVSU)

2016: Redshirted at Saginaw Valley State University.

High School: A 2014 graduate of Whitehall High School ... was a football letterwinner for

the Vikings ... primarily played running back coach Tony Sigmon, but also saw time as a slot

receiver and at cornerback ... earned West Michigan Conference All-League accolades ... was

a three-year track letterwinner competing in the shot put and discus ... also ran on the 4x100

and 4x200 relays ... earned All-Region honors in track (4x100m relay) ... served as a captain in

both sports as a senior.

Personal: Full name--Dontae R. Burks ... born February 26, 1996, in Whitehall ... son of

Kathleen Burks ... has one sister, Makiya ... plans to major in kinesiology.



GLIAC HISTORYThe Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), founded

in 1972, has been a leader in the advancement and promotion of

intercollegiate athletics for men and women for 45 years.

The charter members of the GLIAC (pronounced GLEE-ack) were

Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Lake Superior

State University, Northwood University (then Institute), and Saginaw

Valley State University.

Expansion of the GLIAC began immediately with the addition of

Oakland University in 1974. Hillsdale College, Northern Michigan

University, and Wayne State University were accepted as members in

1975. In 1977, the conference lost its fi rst member when Northern

Michigan withdrew. Michigan Technological University fi lled the

vacancy when it became a member in 1980. After the 1986-87

season, Northwood left the conference and was replaced by Northern

Michigan. Northwood rejoined the conference in 1992.

After the 1989 season, the conference dropped football as a

sponsored sport. The conference schools sponsoring football joined

the members of the Heartland Collegiate Conference in forming the

football-only Midwest Intercollegiate Football Conference (MIFC),

which began play in 1990.

After nine years as one of the premier conferences in Division II

football, the MIFC merged as part of GLIAC on July 1, 1999. With the

merger, the University of Indianapolis became an associate member as

a football-only school.

The GLIAC entered a new era in the 1995-96 school year. Prior to

that time, all GLIAC member institutions were located in the state

of Michigan. On Dec. 14, 1994, membership was off ered to Ashland

University of Ashland, Ohio, and Gannon University and Mercyhurst

College, both located in Erie, Pennsylvania. All three schools began

their membership July 1, 1995.

On July 1, 1997, membership was granted to The University of

Findlay, located in Findlay, Ohio. UF replaced Oakland University,

which withdrew from the conference after the 1996-97 season as it

moved to NCAA Division I status.

The GLIAC membership changed again when Tiffi n University of Ohio

joined the conference in the 2008-09 academic year. Tiffi n was off ered

membership on June 20, 2007. The addition of Tiffi n left the GLIAC

with 12 full-time members as Gannon and Mercyhurst moved to the

Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference after the 2007-08 season.

The GLIAC entered a new era during the 2009-10 academic year.

Commissioner Tom Brown, who had presided over the league for 17

years, retried on June 30, 2009. The longest serving commissioner in

the history of the GLIAC, Brown expanded the conference from 10 full

members to 14 full members and two associate members. Also under

his leadership, the conference has grown to off ering championships

in 21 sports while rising to prominence on the national level as

GLIAC teams and student-athletes have achieved success both in the

classroom and on the fi elds of play.

The Conference expanded on July 1, 2010, when Lake Erie College of

Painesville, Ohio, and Ohio Dominican University, located in Columbus,

joined the GLIAC. The League expanded further on July 1, 2012, when

Malone University and Walsh University, both located in the Canton,

Ohio area joined the conference. Beginning in 2017-18, the Conference

welcomed Davenport University and Purdue University Northwest to

the membership as the Panthers and Pride begin GLIAC competition.

Accordingly, Findlay, Hillsdale, Lake Erie, Ohio Dominican and Walsh

withdrew from the conference at that same time.

The policy-making body of the GLIAC is the Management

Council, which is comprised of three representatives from each

member institution – its Director of Athletics (AD), Faculty Athletics

Representative (FAR) and Senior Woman Administrator (SWA).

The presidency of the GLIAC Management Council is rotated

alphabetically by school, with Mike Watson, Director of Athletics at

Saginaw Valley State University, serving as GLIAC President in 2017-

18. Dr. Donald Bachand, President of Saginaw Valley State University,

will serve as the chairperson of the GLIAC President’s Council this year.

The GLIAC made history when it hired Dell Robinson as Commissioner.

Robinson became the fi rst ethnic minority to serve as D-II commissioner

of a non-historically black college or university conference when he

began his duties on July 1, 2009 and served through June 2016. Kris

Dunbar, formerly director of athletics at Lake Superior State University,

joined the GLIAC as its seventh commissioner in May of 2017.

The GLIAC staff consists of: Kris Dunbar, Commissioner; Danielle

Harris, Associate Commissioner for Compliance/SWA; Chris Roekle,

Associate Commissioner for Championships/External Relations; Joey

Gardner, Digital Content Intern; Mike McCann, Supervisor of Football

Offi cials; Kim Vieira, Supervisor of Soccer Offi cials; Jeanne Skinner,

Supervisor of Volleyball Offi cials; Rob Doss, Supervisor of Women’s

Basketball Offi cials; Bill Ek, Supervisor of Men’s Basketball Offi cials;

Linda Strapp, Supervisor of Women’s Lacrosse Offi cials; Bill Gomoluch

Supervisor of Softball Umpires, and Rich Fetchiet, Assignor of Baseball

Umpires.

GLIAC Offi ce4106 East Wilder, Suite 353

Bay City, MI 48706

E-Mail Addresses:

Kris Dunbar

Commissioner

[email protected]

Danielle Harris

Associate Commissioner/SWA

[email protected]

Chris Roekle

Associate Commissioner for

Championships and External Relations

[email protected]

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