Signing Day: Wednesday, Feb 4th

[Catattack]

MONTANA STATE

Brad Daly, DE, 6-1, 198, Helena Capital
Jase Muri, WR, 5-11, 172, Billings West
Andy Austin, OL, 6-4, 250, Billings West
Aleksei Grosulak, LB, 5-10, 200, Billings Central
Chris Wilson, CB, 6-0, 170, C.M. Russell
Tanner Bleskin, WR, 6-3, 190, C.M. Russell
Killian Fitzpatrick, OL, 6-8, 250, Beaverton, Ore. (Beaverton)
Preston Gale, DL,-3, 240 Forney, Texas (Forney)
Joel Fuller, S, 6-0, 176, Libby
Gianni Carter, WR, 6-2, 196, Eugene, Ore.
Christian Kelli’i, DT, 6-1, 290, Honolulu, Hawaii
Mackenzie Nolan, LB, 6-0, 183, Columbia Falls
Cody Kirk, RB, 5-10, 184 Frenchtown
Jordan Rohrich, Ath, 6-0, 191, St. Ignatius
Travis Bertelsen, RB, 5-11, 180, Wilbaux
Zach Minter, DT, 6-1, 250, Peoria, Ariz.
Darius Jones, CB, 5-11, 170, Dallas, Texas
Everett Gilbert, WR, Dallas, 5-9, 175, Rockwall, Texas (Rockwall-Heath)
David Abercrombie, OL, 6-4, 255, Rockwall, Texas (Rockwall-Heath)
Denarius McGhee, QB, 6-0, 192, Euless, Texas (Trinity)
Shonquille Dorsey, DT, Dallas, Texas, 6-0, 250, Dallas, Texas (L.G. Pinkston)
Elvis Akpla, WR, Oregon University

[CatMom]

I think the Texas guys got confused by the word Bobcats

[slycat]

I like our TE juco transfer. We really needed some one to fill that position.

[grizzaholic]

I think the Texas guys got confused by the word Bobcats

That way the Griz can get to play against (2) Bobcat teams each year. Hope to see you again this coming up post-season.

[AZGrizFan]

Bobby Alt, DE, 6-3, 260, JC, So., Ontario, CA (Mt. San Antonio College):
Bobby was named the "Freshman of the Year" at Mt. SAC, the 2008 national junior college runner-up ... his JC coach was Bob Jastrab ... prepped at Colony High School where he lettered three times in football and twice in baseball ... as a senior he was first team all-league and All-San Bernardino County, as well as team captain and MVP as a senior, when he had 87 tackles and 22 sacks for his 11-2 team.
Personal: He plans to major in criminology ... his parents are Robert and Elizabeth Alt of Ontario ... birth date: June 27, 1989.

Travis Andrus, WR, 5-10, 175, HS, Kalispell, MT (Flathead HS):
Travis was the top receiver for the Flathead High School Braves in 2008 ... caught 57 passes for 812 yards and 11 touchdowns last fall ... all-conference and honorable mention all-state pick as a senior ...team captain in 2008 ... a two-time letterman in football and track ... his high school football coach was Russ McCarvel.
Personal: Andrus' father Bart Andrus was the starting quarterback/punter for Montana in 1981, and was recently named the head coach of the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League ... his parents are Bart and Karen Andrus of Kalispell ... Travis will major in criminal justice or sociology ... birth date: March 21, 1991.

Chris Bradford, DT, 6-2, 255, HS, San Bernardino, CA (Arroyo Valley HS):
Chris earned eight letters at Arroyo Valley High School: three each in football and basketball, and two in track ... named the Southern Section "Player of the Year" and was All-C.I.F. first team as a senior ... his senior season he had 82 tackles and 12 sacks for head coach Marcus Soward ... team captain in football in 2008 ... was selected team MVP on defense twice.
Personal: Birth date: April 11, 1991 ... he is undecided on a major ... his grandparents are Alice and Ross Bradford of San Bernardino.

Bryce Carver, WR/Safety, 6-1, 170, HS, Dillon, MT (Beaverhead HS):
As the starting quarterback for the Beavers the past two seasons, Bryce passed for 43 touchdowns and ran for 38 ... played receiver and safety in
2006 for Dillon when the Beavers won the Class "A" state title ... as a senior he threw for 2,238 yards and 19 touchdowns and also ran for 1,105 yards and another 25 scores ... also punted, kicked, and played defensive back ... earned nine letters: three each in football, basketball, and track ... his prep coach was Terry Thomas, former (1978-80) Griz defensive back and punter.
Personal.: Bryce's parents are Brett and Nancy Carver of Dillon ... will major in biology ... birth date: April 17, 1991.

Sean Connors, Safety, 6-0, 185, Fr., HS, Seattle, WA (Bellevue HS):
Sean was a starter at cornerback for his 14-0 state championship Bellevue High School team in 2008 ... his football teams won league titles in 2006 and 2008 ... his high school football coach was Butch Goncharosf.
Personal: His parents are John and Kathy Connors of Seattle ... his major is undecided.

Brock Coyle, LB, 6-2, 215, HS, Bozeman, MT (Bozeman HS):
Brock was a three-year football letterman at Bozeman High School ... an all-state and all-conference selection as a senior ... team captain in 2008 ... all-conference pick as a junior ... high school coach was Troy
Purcell.
Personal: Brock's parents are Tina and Christopher Coyle of Bozeman ... he will major in communications ... birth date: Oct. 12, 1990.

Kyle Hoffman, OL, 6-4, 280, HS, Orcas Island, WA (Orcas Island HS):
Kyle was a first team all-league selection as a junior and senior at Orcas Island High School ... lettered four times in football and once in baseball ... football team captain his senior yea ... invited to play in Washington's East-West All-Star Game ... named to Scout.com All-Star Team and listed on "Northwest Top 100" list ... prep football coach was Dennis
Dahl.
Personal: He plans to major in kinesiology ... his parents are Mack and Diana Hoffman of Orcas Island ... birth date: Feb. 12, 1991.


Sean Murray, CB, 6-1, 190, HS, Corona, CA (Santiago HS): Sean was a two-time letterman in football at Santiago High School ... was selected first team All-Big 8 at wide receiver and defensive back ... he was chosen "Most Inspirational" following his senior season ... his high school football coach was Steve Mitchell.
Personal: He plans to major in business ... his parents are Darlene and Mike Murray of Corona ... birth date: Dec. 29, 1990.

Peter Nguyen, (pronounced: win), RB, 5-8, 175, Fr., HS, Seattle, WA (Bellevue HS):
Peter was chosen the 3A "Player of the Year" as a senior for his 14-0 state championship team at Bellevue High School ... team captain his senior year ... lettered in football, track, and basketball ... football teams won league titles in 2006 and 2008 ... his prep football coach was Butch Goncharosf.
Personal: He's undecided on a major ... birth date: June 16, 1991..his mom is Hoa Nguyen of Seattle.

Josh Pelczar (pronounced: pell-zar), CB, 5-9,180, HS, Billings, MT (Billings West HS):
Josh was a first team all-state pick at cornerback and punt returner as a senior at Billings West High School, the runner-up for the state "AA" title in 2008 ... selected to play in both Montana's East-West Shrine Game and the Montana-North Dakota All-Star game ... as a senior he had 7 interceptions ... career-wise he had 1,900 all-purpose yards for 14 touchdowns, and scored 130 points ... his high school coach was Paul Klaboe ... earned three letters in football and four in track.
Personal: His parents are Dr. Brian and Tracie Pelczar of Billings ... birth date: June 24, 1991 ... he has a 3.61 GPA and will major in pre-med or physical therapy.

Clay Pierson (pronounced: peer-son), Safety, 6-3, 212, HS, Twin Bridges, MT (Twin Bridges HS):
Clay was a three-sport standout at Twin Bridges High School ... earned four letters each in football, basketball, and track ... all-state selection in football as a junior and senior ... named all-state in basketball three times ... team captain in football in 2007 and 2008 ... team captain in basketball his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons ... his high school football coach was Rob Lott.
Personal: Clay's parents are David and Tammy Pierson from Twin Bridges ... he will be a business major ... birth date: Sept. 2, 1990.

Russell Piette (pronounced: Pie-ett), OL, 6-4, 300, TR, Junior, Vancouver, WA (Western Washington Univ.):
Russell started all 11 games last season for the Vikings, who dropped football following the 2008 season ... his head coach at Western Washington was Robin Ross ... Russell is currently enrolled at UM ... second team all-league pick at Columbia River High School ... named Most Improved Lineman his senior year ... three-year letterman in football and earned four in
track.
Personal: a business major ... his dad, Jeff, was an All-American swimmer at Cal State Northridge.

Aaron Roberts, WR, 5-11, 170, HS, Spokane, WA (Ferris HS):
Aaron's senior team at Ferris High School went 11-2, losing in the semis 24-21 to Skyline, the eventual state champion which was ranked fifth in the nation by USA Today ... had 75 receptions for 1,164 yards and 14 touchdowns and rushed 23 times for eight scores as a senior ... first team 4A All-State pick ... first team All-Greater Spokane League and GSL co-MVP on offense ... invited to play in Washington's East-West All-Star Game ... head coach was Jim Sharkey ... a three-time letterman in
baseball ... Parents: Joe and Susie Roberts of Spokane.
Personal.: has a 3.9 GPA., and won the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) scholarship, one of the most prestigious academic awards at UM ... his dad, Joe, played for Montana State's 1984 I-AA championship team, while his grandfather, Joe Roberts Sr., was the Grizzlies' team captain in football in 1953.

Steven Rominger, Safety, 5-10, 185, HS, Missoula, MT (Sentinel HS):
Steven led the league in rushing at quarterback, gaining 1,092 yards last season for Sentinel High School...chosen "AA" all-state and all-conference in 2008 for the Spartans...a team captain his senior year...earned three letters in track...his prep football coach was Pete
Joseph...Misc.: Steven's dad, Dean Rominger, kicked for the Grizzlies from 1980-83..his parents are Dean and Emmy Rominger of Missoula...plans to major in social studies.

Mike Silvestre, DT, 6-2, 275, HS, Phoenix, AZ (Hamilton HS): Mike was team captain and an all-stater as a senior at Hamilton High School (Chandler, Ariz)...had 100 tackles his senior season...two-time all-league pick in football...a three-year letterman in football, he had 280 career tackles...his 2008 football team was state champion...his high school coach was Steve Belles...Personal.: parents are Patrick and Kathleen Silvestre of Phoenix...he will major in sociology...birth date:
January 7, 1991.

Ty Timmer, LB, 6-2, 205, HS, Great Falls, MT (Great Falls HS): Ty was a first team all-state selection his senior year...he had a phenomenal season with 171 total tackles and 14 stops for loss....team captain as a senior when the Bison advanced to the state semi-final game...selected to play in both Montana's East-West Shrine Game and the Montana-North Dakota All-Star game...his high school football coach was Gregg
Dart...Personal: He is an honors student with a 3.95 GPA who hopes to become a doctor...his dad, Kirk, was an outstanding linebacker at Montana State and was an All-Big Sky pick in 1984, while his mom, Kelly (Angelos), played basketball at MSU...birth date: May 1, 1990.

Jordan Tripp, LB, 6-2, 210, HS, Missoula, MT (Big Sky HS): Jordan was an "AA" all-state and all-conference pick at Big Sky High School as a senior...had 12 sacks as a senior despite battling an injury... he had
72 tackles, 13 for losses last year for the 6-5 Eagles...team captain his senior year...also all-league in football as a junior...also lettered in track...his high school coach was former Griz player
(1959-61) and coach (1977-79), Gary Ekegren...Personal.: His father, Bryan, was a starting linebacker for the Grizzlies from 1989-90, while his grandfather, Gene, played at UM in 1963-64...will major in business...birth date: April 3, 1991.

Ethan Tweet, DT, 6-2, 270, HS, Fort Benton, MT (Fort Benton HS): Ethan was a three-time all-state selection in football...he is a two-time state champion in wrestling as a heavyweight, and placed third his freshman year...he was chosen to play in both Montana's East-West Shrine Game and the Montana-North Dakota All-Star game...is a 12-sport letterman at Fort Benton High School in football, wrestling, and track...his high school football coach was Kevin Lefurgey...Personal: His parents are Rod and Mary Lou Tweet of Fort Benton...his dad played football for the Grizzlies in 1973-74...he is undecided on a major...birth date: May 8, 1990.

D.J. (Daniel) Zapata (pronounced: zah-pah-tah), QB, 6-3, 175, HS, San Marcos, CA (Mission Hills HS): D.J. passed for 2,125 yards and 15 touchdowns last season for his 8-4-1 Mission Hills High School team...first team All-C.I.F. pick as well as voted league MVP in 2008...team offensive MVP in football as a junior and senior...a team captain in football and baseball...led the Mission Hills Grizzlies to a 10-2 mark as a junior in 2007...his prep coach was Chris Hauser....Personal: his parents are Dan and Margaret Zapata of San Diego...he will major in education...birth date: August 17, 1990.

[slycat]

I think the Texas guys got confused by the word Bobcats

That way the Griz can get to play against (2) Bobcat teams each year. Hope to see you again this coming up post-season.

I hope this time in Texas.

[catamount man]

Western Carolina football recruit, LB Rudy Cabral from AC Reynolds in Asheville, decommitted and signed with Mars Hill.....word is he wanted a true college experience and the ability to compete year-in, year-out on the gridiron....

You left out the part where his brother is going to Mars Hill to play and he wants to join him. How are those woods BTW ?

[catamount man]

2009 Western Carolina signees (more maybe to come as well)

Name Pos. Ht Wt Hometown (Previous School)
Gil Broadway OL 6-5 270 lbs. Washington, N.C. (Washington HS)
Wesley Cook OL 6-7 260 lbs. Hendersonville, N.C. (Hendersonville HS)
RaShawn Grate WR/RB 5-9 165 lbs. Tabor City, N.C. (South Columbus HS)
Matt Hastings OL 6-3 260 lbs. Morganton, N.C. (East Burk HS)
Tanner Hidrogo DB 5-10 175 lbs. Colorado Springs, Colo. (Wasson HS)
Nick James WR 5-11 175 lbs. Winston-Salem, N.C. (Parkland HS)
Brian Johnson DL 6-3 230 lbs. Charlotte, N.C. (Myers Park HS)
Michael Johnson RB 5-10 185 lbs. Decatur, Ga. (Southwest DeKalb HS)
Ben Kennon OL 6-5 290 lbs. McConnells, S.C. (York Comprehensive HS)
Elijer Martinez DB 5-9 170 lbs. Decatur, Ga. (Cartersville HS)
D.J. McClendon WR 6-0 175 lbs. Thomasville, N.C. (Thomasville HS)
Jacoby Mitchell WR 6-0 185 lbs. Decatur, Ga. (Southwest Dekalb HS)
Quevalas "Boom Boom" Murray DL 6-2 265 lbs. Shelby, N.C. (Shelby HS)
Conner Orr TE 6-3 230 lbs. Duluth, Ga. (Peachtree Ridge HS)
Randy Pressley QB 6-1 190 lbs. Asheville, N.C. (North Buncombe HS)
Buddy Robinson DL 6-2 270 lbs. Bostic, N.C. (East Rutherford HS)
Ryder Sloan LB 6-1 230 lbs. Folkston, Ga. (Charlton County HS)
Ja'Quayvin Smalls DB 5-10 185 lbs. Mt. Pleasant, S.C. (Georgia Military College / Wando HS)
Nate Stephenson LB 6-2 215 lbs. Jacksonville, Fla. (First Coast HS)
Ryan World QB 6-2 180 lbs. Coto de Caza, Calif. (Santa Margarita Catholic HS)

Welcome to Cullowhee gentlemen!!!

GO CATAMOUNTS!!!

[Appaholic]

Western Carolina football recruit, LB Rudy Cabral from AC Reynolds in Asheville, decommitted and signed with Mars Hill.....word is he wanted a true college experience and the ability to compete year-in, year-out on the gridiron....

You left out the part where his brother is going to Mars Hill to play and he wants to join him. How are those woods BTW ?

C'mon C-Man, you're truth is getting in the way of a good Catamount bashing.....woods were nice, may go again this weekend as it is supposed to be close to 60F. Evening was a little chilly, but I brought my 20deg bag and was toasty...wife not so much....

[Appaholic]

2009 Western Carolina signees (more maybe to come as well)

Name Pos. Ht Wt Hometown (Previous School)
Gil Broadway OL 6-5 270 lbs. Washington, N.C. (Washington HS)
Wesley Cook OL 6-7 260 lbs. Hendersonville, N.C. (Hendersonville HS)
RaShawn Grate WR/RB 5-9 165 lbs. Tabor City, N.C. (South Columbus HS)
Matt Hastings OL 6-3 260 lbs. Morganton, N.C. (East Burk HS)
Tanner Hidrogo DB 5-10 175 lbs. Colorado Springs, Colo. (Wasson HS)
Nick James WR 5-11 175 lbs. Winston-Salem, N.C. (Parkland HS)
Brian Johnson DL 6-3 230 lbs. Charlotte, N.C. (Myers Park HS)
Michael Johnson RB 5-10 185 lbs. Decatur, Ga. (Southwest DeKalb HS)
Ben Kennon OL 6-5 290 lbs. McConnells, S.C. (York Comprehensive HS)
Elijer Martinez DB 5-9 170 lbs. Decatur, Ga. (Cartersville HS)
D.J. McClendon WR 6-0 175 lbs. Thomasville, N.C. (Thomasville HS)
Jacoby Mitchell WR 6-0 185 lbs. Decatur, Ga. (Southwest Dekalb HS)
Quevalas "Boom Boom" Murray DL 6-2 265 lbs. Shelby, N.C. (Shelby HS)
Conner Orr TE 6-3 230 lbs. Duluth, Ga. (Peachtree Ridge HS)
Randy Pressley QB 6-1 190 lbs. Asheville, N.C. (North Buncombe HS)
Buddy Robinson DL 6-2 270 lbs. Bostic, N.C. (East Rutherford HS)
Ryder Sloan LB 6-1 230 lbs. Folkston, Ga. (Charlton County HS)
Ja'Quayvin Smalls DB 5-10 185 lbs. Mt. Pleasant, S.C. (Georgia Military College / Wando HS)
Nate Stephenson LB 6-2 215 lbs. Jacksonville, Fla. (First Coast HS)
Ryan World QB 6-2 180 lbs. Coto de Caza, Calif. (Santa Margarita Catholic HS)

Welcome to Cullowhee gentlemen!!!

GO CATAMOUNTS!!!

Good sign w/ Pressley....he's a gamer...

[catamount man]

You were missed. HA!

I hope he's a gamer. Fuck, I hope they are ALL gamers. Listening to Wagner's comments on WISE radio right now.

[Appaholic]

You were missed. HA!

I hope he's a gamer. [*]f**k, I hope they are ALL gamers. Listening to Wagner's comments on WISE radio right now.

I'm sure I was....no one else got drunk enough to pick up the entire tab, huh?

[catamount man]

At least Citdog paid for his own damn drinks.

GO CATAMOUNTS!!!

[guinzone]

2009 PENGUINS FOOTBALL
National Letter-of-Intent Signees
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown High School (Previous)
Theo Barnes DL 6-3 240 Akron, Ohio Archbishop Hoban
Jelani Berassa WR 6-3 180 Miami, Fla. Miami Killian
Jamaine Cook TB 5-9 195 Cleveland, Ohio Midpark
Sylvestry Gibbs LB 6-0 190 Austintown, Ohio Austintown Fitch
Fred Herdman DL 6-4 250 Scottsdale, Ariz. Pinnacle
Kurt Hess QB 6-3 220 Dayton, Ohio Chaminade-Julienne
Taylor Hill^ DE 6-2 205 Youngstown, Ohio Cardinal Mooney (Michigan)
Gannon Hulea ATH 6-2 200 Poland, Ohio Poland
Nick Liste PK/P 5-11 180 Niles, Ohio Niles McKinley
Torrian Pace TB 5-10 220 Chantilly, Va. Chantilly
Conner Seeman TE 6-4 250 Copley, Ohio Copley
Carson Sharbaugh TE 6-5 230 New Wilmington, Pa. New Wilmington
Kyle Stadelmyer LB 6-2 210 Girard, Ohio Girard
Rob Stupar FB 6-0 235 State College, Pa. State College
Averick Walker^ CB 5-10 180 Lithonia, Ga. Redan (Fork Union)
Brandon White OL 6-5 310 Cincinnati, Ohio Colerain
^Enrolled at YSU in January

[JMU DJ]

2009 JAMES MADISON FOOTBALL RECRUITING CLASS

Name — El. — Pos. — Ht. — Wt. — Hometown — High School/College

Allen, Daniel — Fr. — RB — 5-10 — 170 — Ashburn, Va. — Stone Bridge
Anderson, Jordan — Fr. — RB — 5-11 — 200 — Chantilly, Va. — Westfield
Cavanaugh, Adrian — Fr. — LB — 6-0 — 215 — Ashland, Va. — Patrick Henry
Gann, Will — Fr. — P/PK — 5-10 — 160 — Greensboro, N.C. — Eastern Guilford
Harvey, Arlandis — Fr. — WR — 6-0 — 180 — Oakton, Va. — Flint Hill
Jackson, Jakarie — Fr. — WR/DB — 5-11 — 175 — Frederick, Md. — Tuscarora
Jones, Leavander — Fr. — WR/DB — 5-10 — 165 — Atlantic City, N.J. — Atlantic City
Jones, Scott — Fr. — OL — 6-4 — 260 — McLean, Va. — Langley
Krout, Matt — Fr. — OL — 6-5 — 265 — Fredericksburg, Va. — Riverbend
O’Neil, Sean — Fr. — DE — 6-4 — 230 — River Edge, N.J. — River Dell
Robertson, Stephon — Fr. — LB — 5-11 — 200 — Alexandria, Va. — Edison
Robinson, Renard — Fr. — WR — 6-0 — 185 — Baltimore, Md. — Mt. St. Joseph’s
Scott, Dae’Quan — Fr. — WR — 5-9 — 170 — Staunton, Va. — Robert E. Lee
Seaton, Kavon — Fr. — QB — 5-11 — 190 — Murrieta, Calif. — Vista Murrieta/Navy Prep
Sharp, Jonathan — Fr. — TE — 6-3 — 225 — Pittsburgh, Pa. — Plum Senior/Fork Union
Snow, Tyler — Fr. — LB — 6-3 — 225 — Vinton, Va. — William Byrd
Stanton, Jordan — Fr. — DE — 6-4 — 260 — Fairfax, Va. — Robinson
Wilson, Richard — Jr. — DB — 6-2 — 195 — Santa Rosa, Calif.. — Dunbar (Md.)/San Mateo


Info about each player can be found at http://www.jmusports.com/ViewArticle.db ... ID=3663085

[JMU DJ]

A few of these players seem like Beast:

Stephon Robertson, LB, 5-11, 200, Alexandria, Va., Edison

Rated by ESPN.com as a top 150 prospect. In 2008 was district defensive player of the year, first-team all-district at running back and linebacker and first-team all- region at linebacker. Gameday magazine selection as first-team all-region at linebacker. Inducted into the Fairfax County Football Hall of Fame. As a senior he had more than 130 tackles and averaged 10.4 yards per carry and scored 24 touchdowns.

Adrian Cavanaugh, LB, 6-0, 215, Ashland, Va., Patrick Henry

Rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals.com as a linebacker. Was the 2008 defensive player of the year in the Colonial District and the Central Region co-defensive player of the year and all-state at linebacker. An all-academic selection in the district, region and state.


There's more who look good, but these two seem to stand out. Overall looks like a good class for JMU.

[SUUTbird]

Southern Utah’s 2009 Football Signees
Player Pos Ht Wt Hometown/Previous School(s)
Sam Aigbe LB/DE 6-3 225 Las Vegas, Nev./Bishop Gorman HS
Chandler Allpin WR 6-3 200 Alpine, Utah/Lone Peak HS
Travis Barney DB 6-1 180 Orem, Utah/Orem HS/Snow College
Trent Barney DE 6-3 235 Orem, Utah/Orem HS/Snow College
Cody Burgess OL 6-5 280 Caliente, Nev./Lincoln County HS
Anthony Coissart OL 6-5 285 Moab, Utah/Grand County HS
James Cowser DE 6-4 235 Fruit Heights, Utah/Davis HS
Brady Davies DE/LB 6-3 225 Draper, Utah/Alta HS
Drake Eckholdt TE 6-4 195 Draper, Utah/Alta HS
Andrew Eide DE 6-4 240 Orem, Utah/Timpanogos HS
Anthony Fagans DB 6-0 185 Oakland, Calif./Oakland Tech
Gavin Farr OL/DL 6-3 255 South Ogden, Utah/Northridge HS
Dennis Fite DB 6-3 185 Citrus Hills, Calif./Citrus Hills HS
Daron Griffin OL 6-4 305 San Bernardino, Calif./Cajon HS
Austin Gumicio LB/RB 6-3 200 Grantsville, Utah/Grantsville HS
Matt Holley WR/DB 6-1 205 Las Vegas, Nev./Centennial HS
Mitch Jessop WR 6-4 185 Providence, Utah/Mountain Crest HS
Jason (J.J.) Mayer QB 6-2 205 Foothill Ranch, Calif./Trabucco Hills HS
Cameron Morgan WR 6-2 180 Uvalde, Texas/Uvalde HS
Kevin Moss OL 6-4 285 St. George, Utah/Pine View HS
Randall Nygren QB 6-3 200 La Habra, Calif./La Habra HS
Ammon Olsen QB 6-3 195 Draper, Utah/Alta HS
Gregory Reid OL 6-6 245 Covina, Calif./Chino Hills HS
Christian Rennie OL 6-4 290 Issaquah, Wash./Issaquah HS
Tu Tui LB 6-2 250 Kahuku, Hawaii/Kahuku HS/Snow College
Jordan Ursua WR 5-9 175 Kailua-Kona, Hawaii/Kialakea HS
Karl Williams RB 6-0 230 Layton, Utah/Layton HS

Most notable among the high school players, at least in the state of Utah, is quarterback Ammon Olsen, Utah’s reigning 5A MVP. Olsen led Alta High to a state championship this year, throwing for 3,209 yards and 36 touchdowns and running for another score.

I had the chance to watch this kid play several times during his tenure and Alta High School and let me tell you he is an athlete. He is very accurate with his passes, long or short and can run the ball very well (not afraid to take a hit.) I personally believe that this kid will be starting next year for the Thunderbirds who are in dire need of a QB. This kid is for real and is a perfect fit for Southern Utahs pass heavy spread attack.

[catamount man]

2009 Western Carolina signees (more maybe to come as well)

Name Pos. Ht Wt Hometown (Previous School)
Gil Broadway OL 6-5 270 lbs. Washington, N.C. (Washington HS)
Wesley Cook OL 6-7 260 lbs. Hendersonville, N.C. (Hendersonville HS)
RaShawn Grate WR/RB 5-9 165 lbs. Tabor City, N.C. (South Columbus HS)
Matt Hastings OL 6-3 260 lbs. Morganton, N.C. (East Burk HS)
Tanner Hidrogo DB 5-10 175 lbs. Colorado Springs, Colo. (Wasson HS)
Nick James WR 5-11 175 lbs. Winston-Salem, N.C. (Parkland HS)
Brian Johnson DL 6-3 230 lbs. Charlotte, N.C. (Myers Park HS)
Michael Johnson RB 5-10 185 lbs. Decatur, Ga. (Southwest DeKalb HS)
Ben Kennon OL 6-5 290 lbs. McConnells, S.C. (York Comprehensive HS)
Elijer Martinez DB 5-9 170 lbs. Decatur, Ga. (Cartersville HS)
D.J. McClendon WR 6-0 175 lbs. Thomasville, N.C. (Thomasville HS)
Jacoby Mitchell WR 6-0 185 lbs. Decatur, Ga. (Southwest Dekalb HS)
Quevalas "Boom Boom" Murray DL 6-2 265 lbs. Shelby, N.C. (Shelby HS)
Conner Orr TE 6-3 230 lbs. Duluth, Ga. (Peachtree Ridge HS)
Randy Pressley QB 6-1 190 lbs. Asheville, N.C. (North Buncombe HS)
Buddy Robinson DL 6-2 270 lbs. Bostic, N.C. (East Rutherford HS)
Ryder Sloan LB 6-1 230 lbs. Folkston, Ga. (Charlton County HS)
Ja'Quayvin Smalls DB 5-10 185 lbs. Mt. Pleasant, S.C. (Georgia Military College / Wando HS)
Nate Stephenson LB 6-2 215 lbs. Jacksonville, Fla. (First Coast HS)
Ryan World QB 6-2 180 lbs. Coto de Caza, Calif. (Santa Margarita Catholic HS)

Welcome to Cullowhee gentlemen!!!

GO CATAMOUNTS!!!

Add one more. WR D.J. Parker from Bessemer City, NC.

go cats!!!

[NDSUFREAK]

2009 Bison recruiting class

Wisconsin
Justin Juckem, 6-5, 245, DE, Chilton
Hank Jacobs, 6-5, 290, OL, Beaver Dam
Brian Kuhtz, 6-3, 220, LB, Wyoming (Waukesha)
Brock Jensen, 6-3, 210, QB, Waupaca
Bobby Ollman, 5-11, 200, DB, Homestead
Derrick Lang, 6-0, 210, FB, Wausau (walkon)

North Dakota
Andrew Grothmann, 6-2, 210, FB, Hillsboro
Ryan Drevlow, 6-5, 235, DE, Milnor-North Sargent
Josh Gatlin, 6-2, 190, CB, NDSCS
Brandon Jemison, 6-1, 200, LB, Fargo South
Logan Hushka, 5-11, 195, LB, Fargo Shanley (walkon)
Danny Luecke, 6-5, 225, DE, Fargo South (walkon)

Minnesota
Kevin Vaadeland, 6-4, 225, TE, Park Rapids
Cole Jirik, 6-4, 220, DE, Northfield
Tyler Gimmestad, 6-2, 280, DT, Marshall
Jeff Jerve, 6-5, 265, OL, Montevideo
Leevon Perry, 6-3, 245, DE, Cottage Grove
A.J. VanVoorhis, 5-9, 185, DB, Champlin Park
Cooper Wahlo Jr., 6-2, 190, WR, Woodbury
Taylor Nelson, 6-5, 230, TE, Minnetonka

Illinois
Sam Ojuri, 6-1, 195, RB, Barrington.

Nebraska
Garrett Bruhn, 6-2, 215, FB, Beatrice

Texas
Michael Sigers, 5-9, 165, RB, Houston

California
Sam Rodgers, 6-1, 190, WR (West LA College)
Nicalaus Powell-Calhoun, 6-4, 205, WR, Santa Ana

Florida
Sidney Haynes, 6-3, 215, WR (Central Florida)

[wideright82]

http://villanova.cstv.com/sports/m-foot ... 09aab.html

VILLANOVA, Pa. - Villanova University head football coach Andy Talley today announced the signing of 12 recruits to National Letters of Intent. The 12 newcomers will enroll at Villanova in the fall and be members of the 2009 Wildcat team.

"With 17 starters returning from a quarterfinal playoff team, this incoming class will have time to grow and mature. Signing three Big 33 players indicates that we are recruiting at the highest level in the state of Pennsylvania," said Talley. "We believe that this recruiting class has quality depth from top to bottom. We fully expect all of these recruits to be significant contributors to our program."

RONNIE AKINS (DB, 5-11, 185, Lansdale, Pa/North Penn HS )

** 3 year starter
** 1st team all SOL Continental WR
** 1st Team all-area Philadelphia Inquirer ATH
** 1st team all-state ATH
** 2009 Big 33 Selection
** SOL Continental Conference Player of the Year
** North Penn Reporter Football Player of the Year
** Rushed for 925 yds 11yards /carry
** 975 yards receiving 17yds/reception

JOSH BUCCI (OL, 6-6, 315, Beaver, Pa./Beaver Area H.S)

** 2009 Big 33 All-Star Game
** 2008 All-Conference Offensive Line
** 2007, 2008 All-Conference Defensive Line
** Led team in sacks
** Lettered in track
** Weightlifting - Member of 5 man conference championship team
** Team - 2007 Conference Champions, 2008 WPIAL Quarterfinalists

DEVON BRIDGES (LB, 6-1, 215, Upper Marlboro, Md./Fredrick Douglas HS)

** Two-Time First Team All County Linebacker 2007-2008, 2008-2009
** Two-Time All-Met Honorable Mention 2007-2008, 2008-2009
** Small School All-State Linebacker

RAKIM COX (DE, 6-4, 240, San Diego, Calif./ San Diego High School)

** 2007 & 2008: 2 Time All League Player
** Two-Time San Diego Union Tribune Athletic Achievement Award (GPA above 3.6 while competing in sports)
** 2008: Team Captain
** Invited to play in the Southern California All-Star Bowl
** CIF Finalists in Shot Put
** Two-Time San Diego High School Athlete of the Month

BRENNAN ERBEZNIK (TE, 6-6, 240, Santa Monica, Calif./Santa Monica HS)

Athletics:
** All Ocean League TE 2008
** Ranked as 5th Best TE by Los Angeles Times

Academics:
** National Honor Society
** Cited for Outstanding Academics Achievement - Sophomore and Junior Years

MIKE GIRESI (DB, 5-11, 185, Westerville, Ohio/Westerville Central HS)

** All Ohio Capital Conference
** All Central District
** Kroger Player of the Week (3 Times)
** Ohio Varsity Top 15 Safeties in the State
** 80 Tackles, INT, 3 FF's

PATRICK HAGGERTY (LB, 6-0, 215, Shillington, Pa./Governor Mifflin HS )

** Berks County Player of the Year
** 1st Team All-Berks Linebacker
** 1st Team Berks LC Linebacker and Running Back
** Berks LC Linebacker of the Year
** 91 Solo 57 ast. 148 Total Tackles
** 11 Tackles Per Game
** 4.5 Sacks
** 2 INT one returned for a TD
** 8 Rushing TD 2 Receiving TD
** 828 Rushing Yards
** Co-Captain of Team

ERIC LOPER (DB, 6-0, 190, Sicklerville, N.J./Timber Creek HS)

2007 (Junior):
** Led team in interceptions and receptions
** All Olympic-Burlington Conference @DB
** Team MVP

2008 (Senior):
**Team Captain; Team MVP
** 1st Team All-Olympic-Burlington Conference @DB
** 1st Team All-Group 3 of Southern New Jersey
** 2nd Team All-Southern New Jersey (Courier Post and Philadelphia Inquirer)
** Old Spice Red Zone Player of the Year
** Selected to play in the New Jersey versus the Northeast Classic at Rutgers University

KENNY MILES (WR, 6-1, 190 lbs., Buena, N.J./Buena)

** 1st Team All-South Jersey WR (Brooks Irvine Club & Philadelphia Inquirer)
** 1st Team All-Cape Atlantic League WR
** 1st Team All-Area WR (Atlantic City Press & Vineland Daily Journal)
** 2nd Team All-State WR (Newark Star Ledger)
Records Set
South Jersey
- Season: Points scored by a WR (149)
Cape Atlantic League
- Season: TD receptions (17)
- Career: TD receptions (24)
Buena Regional High School
- Season: Receptions (45), TD receptions (17), receiving yards (981)
- Career: Receptions (72), TD receptions (24), receiving yards (1,518)
- Game: Receptions (8), TD receptions (4), receiving yards (211), points (27)
2008 Football Season
- Led Cape-Atlantic League in Scoring (149) & Receiving Yards (981)
- 45 receptions, 981 yards (21.8), 17 TDs - 79t long
- 18 rushing attempts, 93 yards (5.2), 2 TDs - 31 long
- 3 interceptions, 130 yards (43.3) - 1 TD - 94t long
- 51 tackles (11 for loss), 3 fumbles forced, ½ sack, 7 passes defended
- 20 total TDs, 3 two-point conversions, 23-33 PATs, 149 Points
- 28 punts, 979 yards (35.0)
- 11 kickoff returns, 282 yards (25.2) - 75 long
- Co-Captain for south Jersey Group II semi-finalists
Other Accomplishments
- 2nd Team 2008 All-South Jersey Baseball (Philadelphia Inquirer)
- 1st Team 2008 All-Cape Atlantic League Baseball
- 1st Team 2008 All-Area Baseball (Atlantic City Press & Vineland Daily Journal)
- Centerfielder - .449 Batting Average, 44 runs scored, 24 for 25 stolen base in 2008 for south Jersey Group II champions

JOE PRICE (WR, 6-3, 185, Havertown, PA/Malvern Prep)

** 2008 Team Captain
** First Team All-Inter-Ac
** 2008 First Team Philadelphia Daily News All-City
** 2008 First Team Philadelphia Inquirer All-Southeastern Pennsylvania
** 2008 First Team All-Main Line
** 2008 First Team All-Main Line Life
** 2008 First Team Scout.com All-Philly
** 2008 Set School & League Record for most receiving yards in a season (939)
** 2007 First Team All-Inter-Ac
** 2007 First Team All-Main Line Life

DANIEL SHIREY (OL, 6-2, 280, Feasterville, Pa./Neshaminy HS)

** All-State Class AAAA 1st team Defensive Line
** Big 33 Game participant
** 1st team Pennsylvania Football News Defensive Line
** 1st team Eastern Pa. com Defensive line
** 1st team All South East Pa Defensive line
** 1st team All League Offensive and Defensive Line
** Two-time 1st team Trentonian Offensive line
** Team Co-Captain
** Lettered 3 yrs Football
** Selected as Defensive Most Valuable Player for his team
** Suburban One League National Champions 2008

TAMAI YOUNG (DL, 6-3, 260, Ewing, N.J./Lawrence High School 07-08/Peddie School 08-09)

Lawrence High School 07-08:
** Starting Varsity Center
** 1st team All-County, All-Area, All-C.V.C.
** 1st team All-State (South Jersey)
** Fuzzy Falzone " All county Linemen of the Year winner"

Peddie School 08-09:
** All-M.A.P.L. Honorable Mention
** NJ times 2nd Team All-State

[Wildcat Ryan]

Weber State signs 20 High School Seniors and 4 Junior College players Football letters of intent.

High School Seniors

1. Josh Booker RB 6-0 205 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Putnam City North High School

2.Jordan Clemente WR 6-4 215 Tooele, Utah, Tooele High School

3.Darren Denucci OL 6-5 250 Bountiful Utah, Bountiful High School

4.Robbie Diamond- CB 6-0 165 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Putnam City High School

5.Jordan Egbet TE 6-3 205 Orem Utah, Orem High

6.Tony Epperson DB 6-4 200 Park CIty Utah, Park City High

7.Jared Goody OL 6-5 260 Pocatello Idaho,Highland High

8.Jarred Henry LB 6-1 205 Columbia Missouri, Rock Bridge High

9.Breck Lewis QB 6-5 185 Spanish Fork Utah, Spanish Fork High

10.Damion McMiller LB 6-2 215 Stockton California, Lincoln High

11.Quaid Morris DB 6-0 185 Nampa Idaho, Nampa High

12.Bijon Mostoufi DT 6-0 275 Honolulu Hawaii, Kaiser High

13.Danny Mullarkey DE 6-3 220 Phoenix Arizona, Desert Vista High

14.Willie Okwuonu DB 6-0 180 Edmund Oklahoma, Edmund Santa Fe High

15.Shane Oliverson OL 6-3 240 Preston Idaho, Preston High

16.Trevor Pletcher DE 6-2 225 Edmund Oklahoma, Edmund Santa Fe High

17.Ethan Rasmussen DB 6-1 180 Hyrum Utah, Mountain Crest High

18.Logan Taele DT 6-2 235 St. George Utah, Dixie High

19.Hunter Thomson DL 6-2 265 Waialua Hawaii, Wailaua High

20.Adam Sagapolutele-White DT 5-11 275 Waipahu Hawaii, St.Louis High


Junior College Transfers.

1.Jordan Brown DB 6-2 190 Jr. Brigham City Utah, Box Elder High, SNow College

2.Pierce Cook DB 5-9 160 Jr. Merrit Island FLorida, Merrit Island High, Fresno CC

3.Steve Haiverson LB 6-0 225 So. Elk Grove California, Elk Grove High, American River

4.Vai Tafuna FB 6-1 240 Jr. Mesa Arizona, Mesa High, Mesa CC


By State.

Utah-8
Oklahoma-4
Idaho-3
Hawaii-3
Arizona-2
California-2
Florida-1
Missouri-1

By Position

Offense-9
Wide Reciever-1
Offensive Line-4
Tight End-1
Quarterback-1
Running Back-1
Fullback-1

Defense-15
Defensive Line-5
Linebackers-3
Defensive backs-7

McBride Quote- "Of the Five recruiting classes I've had here, this one is the most athletic. There is a tremendous amount of speed and quickness in this group and most of them are multi-sport athletes. Our success last season has paid some great dividends. Many of these players turned down bigger programs, or maybe more successful programs on our level, to come to Weber State".

I dont know about the rest of you, but Im getting excited.

[putter]

2009 JAMES MADISON FOOTBALL RECRUITING CLASS

Name — El. — Pos. — Ht. — Wt. — Hometown — High School/College

Allen, Daniel — Fr. — RB — 5-10 — 170 — Ashburn, Va. — Stone Bridge
Anderson, Jordan — Fr. — RB — 5-11 — 200 — Chantilly, Va. — Westfield
Cavanaugh, Adrian — Fr. — LB — 6-0 — 215 — Ashland, Va. — Patrick Henry
Gann, Will — Fr. — P/PK — 5-10 — 160 — Greensboro, N.C. — Eastern Guilford
Harvey, Arlandis — Fr. — WR — 6-0 — 180 — Oakton, Va. — Flint Hill
Jackson, Jakarie — Fr. — WR/DB — 5-11 — 175 — Frederick, Md. — Tuscarora
Jones, Leavander — Fr. — WR/DB — 5-10 — 165 — Atlantic City, N.J. — Atlantic City
Jones, Scott — Fr. — OL — 6-4 — 260 — McLean, Va. — Langley
Krout, Matt — Fr. — OL — 6-5 — 265 — Fredericksburg, Va. — Riverbend
O’Neil, Sean — Fr. — DE — 6-4 — 230 — River Edge, N.J. — River Dell
Robertson, Stephon — Fr. — LB — 5-11 — 200 — Alexandria, Va. — Edison
Robinson, Renard — Fr. — WR — 6-0 — 185 — Baltimore, Md. — Mt. St. Joseph’s
Scott, Dae’Quan — Fr. — WR — 5-9 — 170 — Staunton, Va. — Robert E. Lee
Seaton, Kavon — Fr. — QB — 5-11 — 190 — Murrieta, Calif. — Vista Murrieta/Navy Prep
Sharp, Jonathan — Fr. — TE — 6-3 — 225 — Pittsburgh, Pa. — Plum Senior/Fork Union
Snow, Tyler — Fr. — LB — 6-3 — 225 — Vinton, Va. — William Byrd
Stanton, Jordan — Fr. — DE — 6-4 — 260 — Fairfax, Va. — Robinson
Wilson, Richard — Jr. — DB — 6-2 — 195 — Santa Rosa, Calif.. — Dunbar (Md.)/San Mateo


Info about each player can be found at http://www.jmusports.com/ViewArticle.db ... ID=3663085

How did you snag 2 guys from Cali? Would not seem to be a natural recruiting area for JMU

[JMU DJ]

How did you snag 2 guys from Cali? Would not seem to be a natural recruiting area for JMU

Not sure... It appears that Richard Wilson is from the Baltimore area and played Juco out in Cali. and Kavon Seaton was playing at the Navel Academy Prep School in Rhode Island... so I guess it's really not a stretch seeing as both of these boys have ties to the east coast.

[UAalum72]

2009 University at Albany Football Signings
Name, Pos., Ht., Wt., Hometown (High School)
Corey Bundrage, DE, 6-3, 215, Liverpool, N.Y. (Liverpool)
Matt Custer, OL, 6-5, 290, Ashburn, Va. (Stone Bridge)
Jahi Fields, DE, 6-3, 215, Hempstead, N.Y. (Hempstead)
Alex Helmer, S, 6-1, 180, Pompton Lakes, N.J. (Pequannock Township)
Justinian Mason, S, 6-1, 180, Mason, Ohio (Cincinnati St. Xavier)
Ben Miseikis, RB, 5-10, 185, Fort Johnson, N.Y. (Amsterdam)
Zach Stocum, DE, 6-2, 240, Painesville, Ohio (Riverside)
Eddie Tretina, ILB, 6-0, 215, Cherry Hill, N.J. (Camden Catholic)
Rhakeem Wiggins, WR, 5-10, 175, Cheektowaga, N.Y. (Cleveland Hill)
Kadeem Williams, OL, 6-7, 335, Jersey City, N.J. (Hudson Catholic)
Tramaine Wilson, RB, 5-10, 180, Staten Island, N.Y. (Tottenville)

New York (4)
New Jersey(3)
Ohio(2)
Pennsylvania(1)
Virginia(1)

two offensive linemen, one wide receiver, two running backs, three defensive linemen, one linebacker and two defensive backs.

PLAYER PROFILES

Corey Bundrage
DE, 6-3, 215, Liverpool, N.Y. (Liverpool)
High School: Named third-team All-Central New York by Syracuse Post-Standard ... second-team Class AA-I All-Onondaga League ... made 41 tackles, including 30 unassisted and six for a loss ... added eight sacks, one pass break-up and one fumble recovery ... member of track & field team ... competes in 55-meter dash and 55m-hurdles (indoors) and 100m-hurdles and 200-meter dash (outdoors) ... Section III 110-hurdles champion ...

Matt Custer
OL, 6-5, 290, Ashburn, Va. (Stone Bridge)
High School: All-Liberty AAA District ... started all 14 games for an offense that average more than 49 points per game ... Stone Bridge High captured 2008 Northern Region and District championships ... finished 13-1 overall and reached AAA Division 5 state semifinals ... played at Loudon Valley High as a junior ... competes in discus and shot put and advanced to the regionals the last two years ...

Jahi Fields
DE, 6-3, 215, Hempstead, N.Y. (Hempstead)
High School: Selected to Newsday All-Long Island Team ... accounted for 77 tackles, three fumble recoveries and a school-record 10 sacks ... also had 12 receptions for 194 yards and two touchdowns ... program's career sacks leader with 26 ... led team that finished 7-3 overall in Conference I ... blocked for Thorp Award winner Terrell Williams ... member of basketball squad ...

Alex Helmer
S, 6-1, 180, Pompton Plains, N.J. (Pequannock Township)
High School: Earned All-Morris County recognition by Daily Record ... second-team All-Northern Hills Conference - Suburban Division ... made 102 tackles, including 71 unassisted, with five pass break-ups and one fumble recovery ... caught 34 passes for 393 yards and three touchdowns ... returned 22 kickoffs for 538 yards and one score ...

Justinian Mason
S, 6-1, 180, Mason, Ohio (Cincinnati St. Xavier)
High School: All-Greater Catholic League honorable mention selection ... made 50 tackles with three hits for a loss, two blocked punts and one blocked field goal as a senior ... voted top special teams performer ... member of 2007 Division I state championship team that finished with a perfect 15-0 record ... two-time track & field captain ... team MVP as a junior when he competed in the 55- and 400-meter events ...

Ben Miseikis
RB, 5-10, 185, Fort Johnson, N.Y. (Amsterdam)
High School: Chosen Class A third-team all-state by the New York State Sportswriters Association ... consensus first-team All-Area by Daily Gazette, Troy Record and Albany Times Union ... totaled 67 tackles, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries as a safety and cornerback ... rushed for 1,158 yards and 21 touchdowns ... Northwest Division All-Purpose Player of the Year ... MVP of Section II Exceptional Senior Game ...

Zach Stocum
DE, 6-2, 240, Painesville, Ohio (Riverside)
High School: Named to Division I Northeast Ohio Lakes All-District Team in the honorable mention category ... first-team All-Premier Athletic Conference for the second consecutive season ... made 49 tackles, including 15 for a loss ... totaled 11 quarterback hurries, two sacks and one fumble recovery ... first-team All-Lake County as a junior when he accounted for 53 tackles and eight sacks ... 109 career tackles with 11 sacks, six forced fumbles and three pass break-ups ... ranked No. 16 among the state's top wrestlers in the 285-pound class...

Eddie Tretina
ILB, 6-0, 215, Cherry Hill, N.J. (Camden Catholic)
High School: Recorded more than 100 tackles and had 10 sacks in leading team to the Burlco/Olympic National Conference championship ... Fighting Irish finished with a 9-2 record ... earned All-Parochial and all-conference recognition ... team defensive MVP ... totaled 89 tackles, 10 sacks and one interception as a junior ... 60 tackles as a sophomore ... Brooks Irvine Award as top scholar-athlete in South Jersey ...

Rhakeem Wiggins
WR, 5-10, 175, Cheektowaga, N.Y. (Cleveland Hill)
High School: Selected Class C first-team all-state as a defensive back by the New York State Sportswriters Association ... All-Western New York first team ... Section VI Class C North Division Offensive Co-MVP for the second consecutive year ... first-team All-Erie County Interscholastic Conference ... team reached Class C semifinals and recorded its first undefeated regular season ... rushed for more than 1,000 yards as a junior quarterback ... Division II sectional champion in the 100- and 200-meter dashes ... tied ECIC record in 200-meters (21.7) ...

Kadeem Williams
OL, 6-7, 335, Jersey City, N.J. (Hudson Catholic)
High School: Second-team All-Hudson County by Jersey Journal ... Hudson County Interscholastic Athletic Association (HCIAA) American Conference first team ... led team to NJSIAA Group II final with a 7-4 record ... starter on basketball team ... had 11 rebounds and 10 blocks against Hoboken this winter ...

Tramaine Wilson
RB, 5-10, 280, Staten Island, N.Y. (Tottenville)
High School: New York City Coaches Association All-Borough selection ... PSAL second-team all-city ... All-Staten Island Advance ... rushed for 929 yards and 11 touchdowns ... caught 19 passes for 351 yards and two TDs ... 205 rushing yards and two scores against Chistopher Columbus ... ran for 180 yards and four touchdowns vs. Susan Wagner ...
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[CaseyOrourke]

http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index ... six_f.html


One of Portland State coach Jerry Glanville's first rules in recruiting is to concentrate on the high school prospects within six hours driving distance of the Park Blocks.

In putting together his second recruiting class with the Vikings, Glanville expanded his six-hour rule -- to include Texas.

On Wednesday, The Vikings signed 25 players to national letters of intent, including five from Oregon, eight from California, two each from Washington and Hawaii, and six from the Lone Star State.

"We still got seven kids from within six hours of here," Glanville said. "That's still our emphasis. But within the six-hour rule, we run into Pac-10 teams that are after the same people we want, so we're not able to get everybody we'd like to get.

"We had to go outside the six hours to get what we needed."

Historically, the Vikings have tried to build their teams using mostly Northwest-grown talent and then supplemented that with players from wherever they could find them, typically from California.

And although that remains the basic philosophy, Glanville made a concerted effort during the past year to get a foothold in Texas where he spent part of his NFL career as the coach of the Houston Oilers.

Assistants Bobby April, Kevin Emberton and Josh Fetter did most of the initial leg work during trips to Dallas and Houston in October. Glanville then joined April and Emberton on last month's home visits that sealed the six commitments from Texas that the Vikings ended up with.

"We knew we could go into Texas and compete for players that could help us win, and we knew that before we went in there," Glanville said. "It helps that the high school coaches in Texas take such good care of us. They treat our staff and treat our school as if we're a Texas school."

Glanville has no complaints with how he gets treated in Oregon, but he has had to wrestle at times with Portland State's image as a commuter school in an urban setting and some of the stereotypes to go with that.

"If we go on and become more successful, we'll become more attractive to the kid within six hours," Glanville said. "But we have to prove it on the field."

Glanville is counting on this recruiting class to help reach that goal. He signed 15 defensive players and 10 offensive players, and filled needs at every position.

Among the Oregon players signed were two quarterbacks, Tym Pearson from Springfield's Thurston High School, and Nick Green, the former Central Catholic High School standout, who originally signed with Air Force last year.

The Vikings also landed Josh Ah Toon, a 6-foot-3, 300-pound defensive lineman from Newberg, Mitch Gaulke, a 6-2, 265-pound offensive lineman from West Linn, and Nevin Lewis, a 6-1, 195-pound wide receiver from Culver. Carl Sommer, a 6-4, 230-pound defensive end from Wilsonville who played briefly at Oregon State last season, also signed a financial aid agreement with the Vikings.

Glanville rated this year's class a notch above his first recruiting class.

"This one has more kids that can play right away," Glanville said. "With last year's class, we had a lot of people that red-shirted that will make an impact eventually, but this class can make an impact right now.

"I can look at certain names at certain positions on the board and those people have a chance to excel in the entire conference."

Some of the players Glanville seemed most excited about Wednesday afternoon were linebacker Jaycob Shoemaker from Sacramento's Casa Roble High School, strong safety Nathan Snow from Houston's Clear Lake High School, and wide receiver Keitrell Anderson from Houston's Aldine High School.

But will they be among the newcomers making an impact next season?

"I don't think you really know until you get them on the field," Glanville said. "I know they'll help the team, but I don't know when.

"When you combine the two recruiting classes, you've got a solid group of athletes that give you depth. We're still going to be a young team, but when this group coming in is sophomores, they will be enjoying their football experience immensely."

PORTLAND STATE'S 2009 NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT SIGNEES*

HIGH SCHOOL
TYM PEARSON, FR, 6-2, 205, QB, Springfield, OR (Thurston HS)
BEN BOWEN, FR, 5-10, 200, FB, Visalia, CA (Mt. Whitney HS)
KEITRELL ANDERSON, FR, 5-9, 170, WR, Houston, TX (Aldine HS)
KALUA NOA, FR, 6-1, 190, WR, Kuliou'ou, HI (Kaiser HS)#
NEVIN LEWIS, FR, 6-1, 195, WR, Culver, OR (Culver HS)
MITCHELL VAN DYK, FR, 6-9, 260, OL, Paso Robles, CA (Paso Robles HS)
THOMAS ROBERTSON, FR, 6-3, 255, OL, Houston, TX (Westfield HS)
MITCH GAULKE, FR, 6-2, 265, OL, West Linn, OR (West Linn HS)
DENZEL DAVIS, FR, 5-9, 170, CB, Garland, TX (South Garland HS)
MICHAEL WILLIAMS, FR, 5-9, 165, CB, Houston, TX (Aldine HS)
JUSTIN LILLEY, FR, 5-11, 205, FS, Thousand Oaks, CA (Westlake HS)
NATHAN SNOW, FR, 5-11, 190, SS, Houston, TX (Clear Lake HS)
JAYCOB SHOEMAKER, FR, 6-0, 220, ILB, Sacramento, CA (Casa Roble HS)#
EARNEST NORMAN, FR, 5-11, 220, OLB, Euless, TX (Trinity HS)#
RYAN REARDON, FR, 6-1, 220, OLB, Scottsdale, AZ (Notre Dame Prep)
JOSH AH TOON, FR, 6-3, 300, DL, Newberg, OR (Newberg HS)
SIASAU MATAGIESE, FR, 6-2, 265, DL, Waimea, HI (Waimea HS)
DERECK JESTER, FR, 6-4, 240, DE, Thousand Oaks, CA (Thousand Oaks HS)

JUNIOR COLLEGE
KEVIN WATTS, JR, 5-9, 190, CB, Sacramento, CA (Valley HS/Sacramento CC)
DONTE ALMOND, JR, 6-2, 195, S, Milpitas, CA (Milpitas HS/Foothill JC)#
MICHAEL ALMOND, JR, 6-2, 195, S, Milpitas, CA (Milpitas HS/Foothill JC)#
KEVIN KONRATH, SO, 6-3, 230, ILB, Chicago, IL (Brother Rice HS/Harper JC)

FOUR-YEAR TRANSFER*
NICK GREEN, SO, 6-2, 200, QB, Ridgefield, WA (Central Catholic HS/Air Force)#
CARL SOMMER, SO, 6-4, 260, DE, Wilsonville, OR (Wilsonville HS/Oregon State)#

2008 SIGNEES* - originally signed in February 2008, resigned aid agreement in 2009
AUSTIN CURRAN, JR, 6-0, 215, RB, Everett, WA (Kamiak HS/CC of San Francisco)#

* signed aid agreement, currently in school
# will compete in spring football

PLAYER BREAKDOWN: High School: 18 • Transfer: 7
Offense: 10 • QB: 2 • RB: 2 • WR: 3 • OL: 3
Defense: 15 • DL: 4 • LB: 4 • CB: 3 • S: 4

*PLAYER BIOS - ATHLETES ARE LISTED IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE IN SIGNING PARTY HIGHLIGHT VIDEO*

NICK GREEN, SO, 6-2, 200, QB, Ridgefield, WA (Central Catholic (OR) HS/Air Force)
Jerry says: "Green is a guy we recruited very, very hard last year. Probably our biggest disappointment was when he didn't come, but now he has come back to us. He can run and throw."

Transferred to Portland State at the beginning of winter term... will be available to compete in spring football... was recruited hard by Portland State out of high school.

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Spent last year at Air Force Academy where he competed on the junior varsity team.
Graduated from Central Catholic High School in Portland where he was a first team All-Mt. Hood Conference quarterback in 2007... named Old Spice National Redzone Player of the Year for Oregon... a two-time All-League quarterback in the Tri-Co League (2004, 2005)... selected as his team's offensive MVP three times.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Deanna and Alan Green... born August 12, 1989... has one sister, Alaina... undecided major... hobbies are snowboarding, wakeboarding and working with Special Olympics.

TYM PEARSON, FR, 6-2, 205, QB, Springfield, OR (Thurston HS)
Jerry says: "Tym was the best prospect in the state of Oregon and we are happy to get him."

A great arm and the ability to run... also an outstanding baseball pitcher who his considered the top prospect from the state of Oregon by scout.com.

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Threw for 3,569 yards and 42 touchdowns as a senior at Thurston High School... also rushed for 759 yards and 16 touchdowns... was named the Oregon 5A Offensive Player of the Year... led his team to the state championship game... a two-time first team All-Midwestern League selection and Offensive Player of the Year... also named an All-League baseball player the past two years... his team won the league championship... named team MVP... named Eugene/Springfield Prep Athlete of the Year... a Johnny Carpenter Prep Athlete of the Year finalist for the state of Oregon.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Fred and Melody Pearson... born October 30, 1990... has one brother, Nicholas, and one sister, Callista... hobbies are music, art, the outdoors, friends and playing the guitar.

BEN BOWEN, FR, 5-10, 200, FB, Visalia, CA (Mt. Whitney HS)
Jerry says: "Bowen is an explosive speed back. But we also like him because he is an excellent blocker."

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football at Mt. Whitney High School where he played running back, linebacker, strong safety, defensive end and nose guard... a two-time first team All-County selection... named team MVP... was a first team All-Combine running back... ran the fastest 40 for All-Scout combines on the West Coast (4.43)... also earned two letters in track and baseball... named first team All-County in baseball... his team won the Central Section championship.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Duane and Tammy Bowen... born September 24, 1990... has one sister, Erica... plans to major in Computer Engineering and Information Systems... hobbies include snowboarding, games, physical fitness, music, movies, camping and the beach.

AUSTIN CURRAN, JR, 6-0, 215, RB, Everett, WA (Kamiak HS/City College of San Francisco)
Jerry says: "Austin has the speed to make the big plays for us."

Originally signed with the Vikings in 2008... completed his degree requirements and entered school for winter term... will compete in spring football.

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Played two seasons at City College of San Francisco... started at running back for a team that won its conference championship, the California State Championship and was voted the 2007 National Champions... ran for over 1,200 yards... runs a 4.3 40 and a 10.6 100 meters.
Competed in football at Kamiak High School... was a first team All-Wesco South League selection at tailback... also earned first team All-Wesco South in track.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Jenee McCann... born August 12, 1987... has one brother, Max, and two sisters, Maia and Camille... would like to major in Business... hobbies are Halo, snowboarding, cars and hot weather.

KEITRELL ANDERSON, FR, 5-9, 170, WR, Houston, TX (Aldine HS)
Jerry says: "He has been our number one wide receiver for over a year on film. Once Mouse watched him one time, he got on the phone and called. He is the guy we need: very quick, not big, but can catch and run."

A big-play threat every time he touches the ball.

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football three times and track twice at Aldine High School in Houston... a teammate of another Viking signee, Michael Williams... a wide receiver and returner, he was named District MVP in an All-Purpose role... runs the 100 meters in 10.6 seconds.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Phernita Anderson and Kirk West... born July 20, 1991... has one brother, Terrance, and one sister, Tiquisha... plans to major in Business and Accounting.

NEVIN LEWIS, FR, 6-1, 195, WR, Culver, OR (Culver HS)
Jerry says: "Nevin brings the ability to outjump defenders in the end zone."

An outstanding all-around athlete... can punt, kicker and play just about anywhere... played quarterback in high school... will compete at outside receiver for the Vikings.

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Lettered four years in football, basketball and track at Culver High School... twice named the Oregon 2A Offensive Player of the Year... named All-League and All-State as a quarterback, defensive back and punter/kicker... won the state championship in 2007 and placed second in 2008... a four-year starter on the basketball team and has been second team All-League two years in a row... a state champion in the high jump who has reached 6'8"... in 2008 was second in the state in the high jump, triple jump, 100 and 200 meters

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Scott and Dianna Lewis... born October 22, 1990... has a brother, Nate, who plays basketball at Oregon Tech, and a sister, Hannah... hobbies are hunting, fishing, dirt bike riding and the outdoors.

KALUA NOA, FR, 6-1, 190, WR, Kuliou'ou, HI (Kaiser HS)
Jerry says: "An outside receiver who will be our biggest receiver. He was the fastest kid on the island out of high school. Originally was going to gray shirt with Hawai'i, but decided to come here instead."

Finished high school in 2008 and was preparing to gray shirt at Hawai'i, but he has entered school at Portland State... brings much-needed size to the outside receiver position... will compete in spring football.

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
A three-year letterwinner in football, basketball and track... first team All-Oahu Interscholastic Association at wide receiver as a junior and senior... was the 2007 Offensive Player of the Year in the OIA in both football and basketball... averaged 20 points per game in basketball... placed second in state in the 200 meters as a senior... runs the 100 in 10.9 seconds.

MITCH GAULKE, FR, 6-2, 265, OL, West Linn, OR (West Linn HS)
Jerry says: "Mitch has the quickness to play center and is very tough."

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Has lettered in football, wrestling and track all four years at West Linn High School... an honorable mention All-State selection as a center and defensive tackle... first team All-Three Rivers League at those positions as well... was a Nike Camp MVP on the offensive line... earned National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete honors for the state of Oregon... a two-time team captain... selected to play in the Les Schwab Bowl all-star game... All-State wrestler as a heavyweight... a member of the National Honor Society.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Terry and Cheryl Gaulke... born July 16, 1990... has one brother, Cameron... would like to major in Business.

THOMAS ROBERTSON, FR, 6-3, 255, OL, Houston, TX (Westfield HS)
Jerry says: "Brings good athleticism and change of direction to his position. He is very smooth and will become a top guard for the Vikings."

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
A two-year letterwinner in football at Westfield High School... member of the Space City Classic All-Star team... in 2007, his team won the district, regional and area championships... competes on the track team and is a two-time district champion in the shot put.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Alicia Robertson... born January 5, 1991... has one brother, Sidney... plans to major in Business... a four-year letterwinner in debate and member of the National Honor Society.

MITCHELL VAN DYK, FR, 6-9, 260, OL, Paso Robles, CA (Paso Robles HS)
Jerry says: "Van Dyk is unbelieveable. He played tight end and defensive end until his senior year. But his high school coach thought his future to play would be at line, so they moved him to offensive line. But, he has the athletic ability of a tight end."

Will be the Vikings tallest player at 6-9 and bring outstanding size to the offensive line.

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
A three-time letterwinner in football and track... earned All-League two seasons in football and named All-County as a senior... his team won two league championships in football and two in track... played tight end as a freshman, sophomore and junior; defensive end as a junior and senior; right tackle as a senior... threw the discus and shot put in track.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Mark and Elizabeth Van Dyk... born January 2, 1991... has three brothers, Chris, Mark and Matthew... would like to major in Criminal Justice or Business Management... would like to become a detective... hobbies are hiking, the outdoors, weightlifting... has been involved in the National Society of High School Scholars and the Children's Miracle Network.

DENZEL DAVIS, FR, 5-9, 170, CB, Garland, TX (South Garland HS)
Jerry says: "Denzel can play man coverage and run with the best receivers."

Another highly-rated player from Texas who has been heavily recruited... had offers from Iowa State and Montana State.

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Lettered three times in football and track at South Garland High School in the Dallas area... was named first team 10-5A All-District as a senior... also chosen as team defensive MVP... was named honorable mention All-District as a junior... had two interceptions in a playoff game as his team won the district title... competes in the 100 meters, 4x100 and 4x200.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Brenda Williams... born March 8, 1990... has one brother, Derrick... plans to major in Business... hobbies are music, playing games and running track.

KEVIN WATTS, JR, 5-9, 190, CB, Sacramento, CA (Valley HS/Sacramento CC)
Jerry says: "Watts was the best hitting corner we saw on film. An excellent player."

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
A first team All-Conference performer in football and track at Sacramento City College... had 50 tackles last season to rank second on the team... also had four interceptions and blocked six field goals... runs a 10.7 100 meters.
Lettered in football and track at Valley High School... named All-Conference in football... team MVP in track.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Calvin Watts and Sheila Brown... born January 16, 1988... has one brother, Kenneth, and one sister, Jamiesha... majoring in Criminal Justice... a cousin of current Viking Jermaine Jacobs.

MICHAEL WILLIAMS, FR, 5-9, 165, CB, Houston, TX (Aldine HS)
Jerry says: "A speed guy that loves the game."

A heavily recruited player... very fast and rated the number 53 cornerback in country by ESPNU... a teammate of another Viking signee, Keitrell Anderson.

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football at Aldine High School in Houston... rated in the top 100 in Houston prep football... named second team All-District as a senior... a track athlete who runs the 400 meters in 51 seconds.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Felicia Taylor and Michael Williams... born May 30, 1991... has four sisters, Monique, Ashley, Arielle and Schy.... plans to major in Business Management.

DONTE ALMOND, JR, 6-2, 195, S, Milpitas, CA (Milpitas HS/Foothill JC)
Jerry says: "The twins are the best hitting safeties in all of junior college football."

Twin brother of Michael... a big-time hitter... recruited by Houston out of high school... will compete in spring football.

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Competed at Foothill Junior College the last two years... a starting safety on two Silicon Valley Bowl Game winners... named team defensive MVP.
Lettered in track and football two years at Milpitas High School... was named first team All-Santa Clara Valley as a linebacker in 2005 and 2006... named league linebacker of the year in 2006... named team defensive MVP... also earned All-League honors in track.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Carolyn and Elgin Almond... born May 3, 1988... has two brothers, Michael and Dedrick... hobby is playing video games... would like to become a personal trainer.

MICHAEL ALMOND, JR, 6-2, 195, S, Milpitas, CA (Milpitas HS/Foothill JC)
Jerry says: "The twins are the best hitting safeties in all of junior college football."

Twin brother of Donte... recruited by Houston out of high school... will compete in spring football.

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Competed at Foothill Junior College the last two years... was a starter on two Silicon Valley Bowl Game winners... earned the Effort and Habit Award at Foothill... also a scholar-athlete for two years.
Lettered in track and football two years at Milpitas High School... was named first team All-Santa Clara Valley in both sports... was league Player of the Year and the Old Spice Red Zone Player of the year... long jumped 21'8" an triple jumped 45'6".

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Carolyn and Elgin Almond... born May 3, 1988... has two brothers, Donte and Dedrick... hobby is playing video games... would like to go into Education and become a teacher and coach.

JUSTIN LILLEY, FR, 5-11, 205, FS, Thousand Oaks, CA (Westlake HS)
Jerry says: "A great open field player, with good hips and with good change of direction skills."

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football at Westlake High School in Thousand Oaks, CA... a three-time All-Marmonte League and All-Ventura County selection... also earned All-CIF Northern Division three times... twice named Ventura County Defensive Back of the Year.... third team All-State as a senior... had over 100 tackles in both his junior and senior seasons... two-time team defensive MVP... team captain as a senior... team won league titles in 2006 and 2007... also lettered twice in track.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Ron and Marcy Lilley... born January 24, 1991... has three brothers, Ryan, Jordin and Matt... plans to major in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine... hobbies are snowboarding, fishing, golf and lifting weights.

NATHAN SNOW, FR, 5-11, 190, SS, Houston, TX (Clear Lake HS)
Jerry says: "Nobody in Houston can believe we got this guy. He is a change of direction player, who is a big-time hitter and a tough guy.

Chosen second team All-State in Texas at the 5A level... has a brother who plays center at Navy... a high school teammate of current Viking safety Cody Worthen.

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football three times at Clear Lake High School... was named second team 5A All-State and first team All-District... selected as his team's "Top Gun" and outstanding defensive back... earned Academic All-District... had 114 tackles, three interceptions, two sacks, four forced fumbles and eight pass breakups his senior season... his team was the District Champion and Area finalist... earned All-District, Academic All-District and team outstanding linebacker as a junior... also lettered in baseball.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Kyle and Kristi Snow... born July 8, 1991... has two brothers, Patrick and Alex... would like major in Health Sciences and Pre-Med... a three-year member of the National Honor Society... a member of PALS (Peers Assisted Leadership) and a Ronald McDonald House volunteer.

KEVIN KONRATH, SO, 6-3, 230, ILB, Chicago, IL (Brother Rice HS/Harper JC)
Jerry says: "He can really blow up an offense with his intensity."

Originally recruited by Jerry Glanville out of Chicago to play at Hawai'i... arrived there when Glanville took the job at PSU... redshirted, then transferred out to play junior college in Arizona... has three years of eligibility remaining.

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Played last year at Harper Junior College in Illinois... had 42 tackles, a fumble recovery and an interception... Harper JC was the Region IV Champion and Division III National Champion... was a redshirt at Hawai'i in 2007 before transferring to Harper JC.
Named first team All-State at Brother Rice High School in Chicago... his team won two city championships... selected as team MVP.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of John and Kelly Konrath... born September 15, 1988... has two brothers, Luke and John, and one sister, Christina... hobby is traveling.

JAYCOB SHOEMAKER, FR, 6-0, 220, ILB, Sacramento, CA (Casa Roble HS)
Jerry says: "He could play inside linebacker. He could play outside linebacker. And, he is smart enough to play anywhere he wants to play. We rated him as our best inside linebacker on our board."

Scheduled to graduate from high school early and be on campus for spring football.

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
An outstanding player at Casa Roble High School where he earned three letters in football and basketball... named Defensive Player of the Year by the Sacramento Bee... earned first team All-State, All-Metro and All-League honors... was the league defensive MVP... had 169 tackles, eight fumble recoveries, three sacks, two interceptions and a blocked kick... also scored three touchdowns as a short-yardage runner... team captain and team defensive MVP two years in a row... .. also earned All-League as a junior... Casa Roble had a record of 23-1 over his last two seasons, including 13-0 as a senior... four-time league champions and 39-5 overall.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Debbie and Ronald Shoemaker... born January 12, 1991... one of 11 children, he has four brothers, Jeremy, Joey, Randall and Chadd, and six sisters, Ronna, Sandy, Nicole, Leesha, Sierra and Mandy... would like to double-major in Business and Sports Medicine or Sports Management... hobbies are fishing, ping-pong, water sports and weight lifting.

EARNEST NORMAN, FR, 5-11, 220, OLB, Euless, TX (Euless Trinity HS)
Jerry says: "Earnest can play in space and can cover."

Rated as the 30th best inside linebacker in the country by ESPNU, 42nd by rivals.com and 53rd by scout.com... rated 29th-best player in Dallas-Fort Worth area by Dallas Morning News... picked Portland State over offers from Nebraska, Kansas, Kansas State, Washington State, Tulsa and Iowa State.

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
A star player at one of Texas' top high schools... was a first team All-State player on defense... named first team 5-5A All-District... made 113 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, four sacks and an interception... played for a high school rated number one most of the year by USA Today... won four straight district championships and state championships in 2005 and 2007... finished his career 53-4 as a starter on the varsity... participated in the Offense/Defense All-American game... as a junior made 126 tackles with three interceptions, earning honorable mention All-State... a four-year starter who played safety as a freshman and sophomore and linebacker as a junior and senior... one of only two players to start as a freshman in the history of Euless Trinity High School.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Earnest Norman... born April 13, 1991... has two sisters, Josie and Bretlee... plans to be the first in his family to earn a college degree... hobbies are video games, movies, shopping and eating

RYAN REARDON, FR, 6-1, 220, OLB, Scottsdale, AZ (Notre Dame Prep)
Jerry says: "Ryan is an outstanding athlete who will play outside linebacker. He really loves the game, too."

A very talented athlete and fast open field player.

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
A two-year starter at Notre Dame Prep where his team won back-to-back state championships... earned All-State honors as a linebacker and All-Region as an offensive lineman... a two-time All-Region selection... named scout.com All-Division... a starter in the Offense/Defense All-American Bowl, led the West team in tackles and was named team MVP.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Geralyn Reardon... born February 1, 1991... would like to major in Applied Sciences and Human Performance... hobbies are weightlifting and being with his girlfriend.

JOSH AH TOON, FR, 6-3, 300, DL, Newberg, OR (Newberg HS)
Jerry says: "Josh has footspeed and quickness. He is a big man that moves well."

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Played at Newberg High School where he was a first team All-Pacific League defensive lineman... made the scout.com Northwest Hot 100 list... a rivals.com two-star player... has only played football for two years.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Lehua and Casper Ah Toon... born June 14, 1991... has one sister, Jessica... would like to get into corporate law... hobbies are hanging out with his friends and family.

DERECK JESTER, FR, 6-4, 240, DE, Thousand Oaks, CA (Thousand Oaks HS)
Jerry says: "This guy is the whole key to everything. He is bigger than (redshirt freshman Kyle) Van Arden and moves better than anyone on our defensive line except maybe Van Arden."

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football three years at Thousand Oaks High School... was a first team All-Marmonte League selected and named first team All-Ventura County... also named to the scout.com All-Northern CIF team... twice named the outstanding lineman of the year on his team... had 69 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 11 sacks and 13 quarterback pressures as a senior... also competes in track and can throw the shotput 56 feet.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Kevin and Aurea Jester... born September 28, 1990... has two brothers, Tom and Kyle... hobby is muscle car restoration.

SIASAU MATAGIESE, FR, 6-2, 265, DL, Waimea, HI (Waimea HS)
Jerry says: "Saui is a very quick player with speed and toughness."

Name pronounced: SEE-uh-SOU muh-TAW-nee-ess-ay
Goes by the nickname Saui... pronounced: SOU-ee

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
A Kauai Interscholastic Federation All-Star for two seasons at Waimea High School... as a senior had 16 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss and an interception... a three-year letterwinner... was recruited by Colorado, Hawai'i, UNLV, Utah and Idaho... invited to play in the first-ever Hawai'i All-Star Football Classic at Aloha Stadium... a two-year letterwinner in basketball... was the 2008 KIF shot put champion.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Aunese and Leila Matagiese.

CARL SOMMER, SO, 6-4, 260, DE, Wilsonville, OR (Wilsonville HS/Oregon State)
Jerry says: "Sommer is a good open space player with good quickness. He has great size, but can run like a linebacker."

A transfer from Oregon State who should have an immediate impact on the defensive line... will compete in spring football.

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Played in three games, making two tackles, last year at Oregon State before transferring to Portland State... was a redshirt at OSU in 2007.
A four-year letterman at Wilsonville High School... was a starter at defensive end and tight end... was first team All-State as a defensive lineman and second team All-State as a tight end his senior season... was named defensive MVP of the Northwest League... a four-time All-Conference selection and three-time All-State selection... played in the Les Schwab Bowl... also lettered twice in basketball.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Doug and Bobbie Sommer... born November 21, 1988... has one sister, Stephanie, and one brother, Cameron... his father coaches at Wilsonville High School... hobbies are collecting shoes and coaching high school football... majoring in Sociology... would like to work in Nike Product Development.