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Numerical Roster
NO. NAME POS HT WT CL CITY, STATE/PREVIOUS SCHOOL
1 Corey Crain** DB 6-0 205 SR Irving, Texas/Nimitz HS
2 DaWight Benning WR 6-1 220 JR Houston, Texas/University of Oklahoma
3 Andre Zandevakili* RB 5-9 185 SO Garland, Texas/Berkner HS
4 Taurence Minikwu LB 5-11 205 FR Miami, Fla./Hialeah-Miami Lakes HS
5 Darold Smith DB 5-9 170 JR Galveston, Texas/Ball HS
6 Trent Hearn RB 6-1 190 FR Lancaster, Texas/Lancaster HS
7 Cason Lehman QB 6-1 210 FRRS McPherson, Kan./McPherson HS
8 Avery Smith DB 5-9 190 FRRS Newton, Kan./Newton HS
9 Joshua Coval QB 5-10 175 SO Dodge City, Kan./Dodge City CC
10 Jeff Wimpy* DB 6-1 195 SR Tulsa, Okla./Bethany College
11 Joe Corcoran* DB 6-0 195 SO Lecompton, Kan./Perry-Lecompton HS
12 Dustin Hickel* QB 6-1 200 SO Claflin, Kan./Claflin HS
13 Joe Allison FB 5-8 210 JR Leavenworth, Kan./Benedictine College
14 Blake Meyer* DB 6-3 180 SO Mayetta, Kan./Royal Valley HS
15 Aaron DeKosky K 6-0 185 FR Overland Park, Kan./Blue Valley Northwest HS
16 Tyler Schuerman** QB 6-3 220 JR Riverview, Fla./East Bay HS
17 Kyle Fowler** WR 6-0 180 SR Medicine Lodge, Kan./Medicine Lodge HS
18 Chris Brown RB 5-10 185 FR Kansas City, Mo./North Kansas City HS
19 Marquetis Burgess WR 5-10 165 FR West Palm Beach, Fla./Palm Beach Lakes CHS
20 Bobby Nelson DB 5-8 175 FR DeSoto, Texas/DeSoto HS
21 Mark Jackson DB 5-10 160 FRRS Houston, Texas/Stephen F. Austin HS
22 Darryl Humphrey* RB 5-10 215 JR Needville, Texas/Needville HS
23 Brett Sharp DB 6-1 185 FR Kansas City, Mo./Park Hill South HS
24 Henry Talley III DB 6-0 180 FR Kansas City, Mo./Park Hill South HS
25 Patrick Hayes*** DB 5-9 190 SR Winfield, Kan./Winfield HS
26 Bret Dubbert RB 5-7 175 FR Overland Park, Kan./Blue Valley Northwest HS
27 David Tomassi DB 5-11 180 SR Mishawaka, Ind./Ottawa University
28 Al DeLeon RB 5-11 205 FRRS Damon, Texas/Needville HS
29 John Hoytal* LB 6-3 225 SO Topeka, Kan./Hayden HS
30 Rawshawn Bland FB 5-10 230 FRRS Lewisville, Texas/Lewisville HS
31 Chris McCann RB 5-9 180 FR Liberal, Kan./Liberal HS
32 Jake Lawrence RB 6-0 215 JR Lawrence, Kan./Butler County CC
33 Brian Peel* LB 5-10 210 JR Topeka, Kan./Shawnee Heights HS
34 Brooks Myers DB 6-0 190 JR Topeka, Kan./Coffeyville CC
35 Chris Simmons** DB 6-3 195 JR Lancaster, Texas/Lancaster HS
36 Grant Gould LB 6-4 205 FR Topeka, Kan./Highland Park HS
37 Reggie Jones*** RB 5-11 220 SR DeSoto, Texas/DeSoto HS
38 Forrest Williams LB 6-1 190 SO Dallas, Texas/Ottawa University
39 Steve Toth DB 5-11 170 FR Kansas City, Mo./Park Hill South HS
40 Morgan Dewey LB 5-10 220 JR Topeka, Kan./Fort Scott CC
41 Ray Glaze WR 5-10 205 FRRS Topeka, Kan./Washburn Rural HS
42 Travis Smith** FB 6-0 235 JR Tivy, Texas./Kerrville HS
43 Kip Kraisinger* FB 6-0 195 SO Claflin, Kan./Claflin HS
44 Jonathan Mayes*** DT 5-11 245 SR Carbondale, Kan./Santa Fe Trail HS
45 Chris Huelsman* WR 5-8 185 JR Wichita, Kan./Western State (Colo.)
46 Joseph Leiker DB 5-11 190 FR Topeka, Kan./Hayden HS
47 Eric Roth** P 6-3 210 SR Paxico, Kan./Alma-Wabaunsee HS
48 Terrell Cobb LB 5-11 215 FR Boynton Beach, Fla./Butler County CC
49 Clayton Otwell* LB 6-2 220 JR Onaga, Kan./Onaga HS
50 Jason Ross** LB 6-1 220 JR Silver Lake, Kan./Silver Lake HS
51 Dan Egermayer LB 6-2 240 SO Omaha, Neb./Mississippi University
52 Kevin Pierce* OL 6-3 270 JR Topeka, Kan./Butler County CC
53 Marlon Montgomery LB 6-1 190 FR Raytown, Mo./Raytown HS
54 Tim Watts** OL 6-4 270 JR Topeka, Kan./Hayden HS
55 Matt Durler* OL 6-4 250 SO Dodge City, Kan./Dodge City HS
56 Zac Clifton LB 6-1 225 FR Liberal, Kan./Liberal HS
57 Phil Woodruff P 6-2 190 FR Wamego, Kan./Rock Creek HS
58 Shawn Kuszak LB 6-0 200 JR Topeka, Kan./Butler County CC
59 Mike Schroeger OL 5-10 245 FRRS Shawnee, Kan./Shawnee Mission Northwest HS
60 Chris Lochwood LB 6-1 230 FR Topeka, Kan./Seaman HS
Head Coach:
Craig Schurig
Assistant Coaches:
Brian Miller
Chris Brown
David Trupp
Rob Robinson
Cooper Harris
Graduate Assistants:
Travis Stepps
Preston Taylor
Breakdown By Class:
Seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Juniors . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Sophomores . . . . . . . . .14
Redshirt Freshmen . . . .11
Freshmen . . . . . . . . . . .38
TToottaall .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..9988
2002 Captains:
Michael Kitchener . .JR, DT
Larry Schembri . . . .SO, LB
Tyler Schuerman . . .JR, QB
Eric Taylor . . . . . . . .JR, DE
Tim Watts . . . . . . . .JR, OL
Breakdown By State:
Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Nebraska . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Indiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Pennsylvania . . . . . . . . . .1
Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Team Superlatives:
Tallest
Pat Mack . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
Ryan Clary . . . . . . . . . .6-5
Cory Tinklin . . . . . . . . .6-5
Jim Holland . . . . . . . . .6-5
Chad Gordon . . . . . . . .6-4
Justin Thompson . . . . .6-4
Brian Good . . . . . . . . .6-4
Grant Gould . . . . . . . . .6-4
Tim Watts . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Matt Durler . . . . . . . . .6-4
Shortest
Bret Dubert . . . . . . . . .5-7
Marcus Miller . . . . . . . .5-7
Joe Allison . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Bobby Nelson . . . . . . .5-8
Chris Huelsman . . . . . .5-8
Heaviest
Pepé Hernandez . . . . .305
John McKinley . . . . . .300
Nick Smith . . . . . . . . .295
Eric Tatum . . . . . . . . .290
Jermaine Smith . . . . . .285
Lightest
Marcus Miller . . . . . . .150
Mark Jackson . . . . . . .160
Marquetis Burgess . . .165
Darold Smith . . . . . . .170
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Alphabetical Roster
13 Joe Allison . . . . . . . . . . FB
95 Leonard Army . . . . . . . DT
88 Zeb Austin . . . . . . . . . . TE
66 Adam Azeltine . . . . . . . . P
89 Jacob Barth . . . . . . . . . TE
2 DaWight Benning . . . WR
30 Rawshawn Bland. . . . . FB
18 Chris Brown. . . . . . . . . RB
19 Marquetis Burgess . . . WR
87 John Chandler . . . . . . . TE
70 Ryan Clary . . . . . . . . . . OL
56 Zac Clifton . . . . . . . . . . LB
48 Terrell Cobb . . . . . . . . . LB
11 Joe Corcoran*. . . . . . . DB
9 Joshua Coval. . . . . . . . QB
1 Corey Crain**. . . . . . . DB
15 Aaron DeKosky . . . . . . . K
28 Al DeLeon . . . . . . . . . . RB
40 Morgan Dewey . . . . . . LB
94 John Drowns . . . . . . . . DE
26 Bret Dubbert . . . . . . . . RB
55 Matt Durler* . . . . . . . . OL
61 Dan Egermayer . . . . . . LB
17 Kyle Fowler** . . . . . . WR
41 Ray Glaze . . . . . . . . . . WR
98 Rolly Gonzales** . . . . DT
76 Brian Good . . . . . . . . . DE
69 Chad Gordon*** . . . . DT
36 Grant Gould . . . . . . . . . LB
97 Adam Griess . . . . . . . . DE
25 Patrick Hayes*** . . . . DB
6 Trent Hearn . . . . . . . . . RB
75 Pepé Hernandez . . . . . DL
12 Dustin Hickel* . . . . . . QB
77 Jim Holland . . . . . . . . . OL
29 John Hoytal* . . . . . . . . LB
45 Chris Huelsman* . . . . WR
22 Darryl Humphrey* . . . RB
21 Mark Jackson . . . . . . . DB
37 Reggie Jones*** . . . . RB
92 Kyle Kabriel. . . . . . . . . DE
91 Bryce Kelley. . . . . . . . . DT
99 Michael Kitchener*. . . DE
43 Kip Kraisinger* . . . . . . FB
58 Shawn Kuszak . . . . . . . LB
32 Jake Lawrence . . . . . . . RB
7 Cason Lehman . . . . . . QB
46 Joseph Leiker . . . . . . . DB
60 Chris Lochwood . . . . . . LB
65 Pat Mack . . . . . . . . . . . OL
44 Jonathan Mayes*** . . DT
31 Chris McCann . . . . . . . RB
73 John McKinley . . . . . . . OL
68 Ben Meyer . . . . . . . . . . DE
14 Blake Meyer* . . . . . . . DB
82 Marcus Miller . . . . . . . WR
4 Taurence Minikwu . . . . LB
53 Marlon Montgomery . . LB
34 Brooks Myers . . . . . . . DB
80 Zac Nally . . . . . . . . . . WR
20 Bobby Nelson . . . . . . . DB
63 Nicholas Nyp . . . . . . . . LB
85 Mike Odupitan . . . . . . WR
49 Clayton Otwell*. . . . . . LB
33 Brian Peel* . . . . . . . . . LB
81 Jerrell Pfannenstiel. . . WR
86 J.R. Phillips . . . . . . . . . WR
52 Kevin Pierce*. . . . . . . . OL
50 Jason Ross** . . . . . . . . LB
47 Eric Roth** . . . . . . . . . . P
84 Jeff Scott . . . . . . . . . . . TE
93 Larry Schembri*. . . . . . LB
59 Mike Schroeger . . . . . . OL
16 Tyler Schuerman** . . . QB
23 Brett Sharp . . . . . . . . . DB
83 Sam Sissom . . . . . . . . WR
35 Chris Simmons** . . . . DB
8 Avery Smith. . . . . . . . . DB
5 Darold Smith. . . . . . . . DB
62 Jermaine Smith . . . . . . OL
72 Nick Smith*. . . . . . . . . OL
42 Travis Smith**. . . . . . . FB
24 Henry Talley III . . . . . . DB
78 Eric Tatum** . . . . . . . . OL
96 Eric Taylor** . . . . . . . . DE
64 Andy Terhune . . . . . . . . K
74 Justin Thompson . . . . . OL
79 Ben Thursby. . . . . . . . . OL
90 Cory Tinklin. . . . . . . . . DE
71 Adam Toby* . . . . . . . . OL
27 David Tomassi. . . . . . . DB
39 Steve Toth . . . . . . . . . . DB
54 Tim Watts** . . . . . . . . OL
38 Forrest Williams . . . . . . LB
10 Jeff Wimpy* . . . . . . . . DB
57 Phil Woodruff. . . . . . . . . P
67 Derek Young*** . . . . . OL
3 Andre Zandevakili*. . . RB
Pronunciation Guide
Joe Corcoran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CORK-or-an
Dan Egermayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Egg-er-mayor
Kip Kraisinger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KRAY-singer
Cason Lehman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lay-man
Joseph Leiker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Like-er
Taurence Minikwu . . . . . . . . . . Tear-ance Min-i-coo
Nicholas Nyp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neep
Mike Odupitan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oh-doop-i-tan
Jerrell Pfannensteil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fan-in-steal
Larry Schembri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SKIM-bri
Mike Schroeger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCHRAY-ger
Andy Terhune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tear-hue-n
David Tomassi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tow-MAS-i
Andre Zandevakili. . . . . . . . . . . . zan-DEV-a-key-lee
In-Season Birthdays:
Sept . . . . date/year
Andre Zandevakili. . 2/81
Henry Talley III . . . . 4/83
Sam Sisson . . . . . . . 5/83
Jeff Scott . . . . . . . . . 7/83
Darryl Humphrey . 10/81
Trenton Hearn . . . . 11/84
Ben Meyer . . . . . . . 12/83
Reggie Jones . . . . . 17/79
Zac Nally . . . . . . . . 18/79
Cason Lehman . . . 19/82
Kip Kraisinger . . . . 22/81
Brian Peel . . . . . . . 25/80
Kyle Fowler . . . . . . 29/79
John Drowns. . . . . 29/83
Oct. . . . . . date/year
Joe Corcoran . . . . . . 3/81
Dustin Hickel. . . . . . 5/81
John Hoytal. . . . . . . 8/81
Grant Gould . . . . . 15/83
Adam Toby . . . . . . 27/81
Marquetis Burgess.29/82
Nov . . . . . date/year
John Chandler. . . . . 3/81
Nick Smith . . . . . . . 11/81
Pat Mack . . . . . . . . 11/83
62 Jermaine Smith OL 6-1 285 SR Kansas City, Mo./Raytown South HS
63 Nicholas Nyp LB 5-11 190 FR Wichita, Kan./Valley Center HS
64 Andy Terhune K 6-1 180 FR Maple Hill, Kan./St. Mary’s HS
65 Pat Mack OL 6-5 220 FR Omaha, Neb./Millard North HS
66 Adam Azeltine P 6-0 170 FR Overland Park, Kan./Blue Valley HS
67 Derek Young*** OL 6-6 250 SR Kansas City, Mo./Raytown HS
68 Ben Meyer DE 5-11 205 FR Topeka, Kan./Washburn Rural HS
69 Chad Gordon*** DT 6-4 270 SR Independence, Mo./Truman HS
70 Ryan Clary OL 6-5 250 FR Valley Center, Kan./Valley Center HS
71 Adam Toby* OL 6-1 265 SO Centralia, Kan./Centralia HS
72 Nick Smith* OL 6-3 295 SO Allen, Texas/Allen HS
73 John McKinley OL 6-0 300 JR Axtell, Kan./Coffeyville CC
74 Justin Thompson OL 6-4 265 FR Raytown, Mo./Raytown HS
75 Pepé Hernandez DL 5-11 305 SO Richardson, Texas/Berkner HS
76 Brian Good DE 6-4 210 FR Salina, Kan./Salina South HS
77 Jim Holland OL 6-5 240 FR Pittsburg, Kan./Pittsburg HS
78 Eric Tatum** OL 6-0 290 JR Lancaster, Texas/Lancaster HS
79 Ben Thursby OL 6-1 270 FRRS Auburn, Neb./Humboldt HS
80 Zac Nally WR 6-2 190 SR Parsons, Kan./Parsons HS
81 Jerrell Pfannenstiel WR 6-0 185 FR Garden City, Kan./Garden City HS
82 Marcus Miller WR 5-7 150 FR Topeka, Kan./Shawnee Heights HS
83 Sam Sissom WR 5-11 185 FR Kansas City, Mo./Winnetonka HS
84 Jeff Scott TE 6-3 200 FR Lenexa, Kan./Shawnee Mission West HS
85 Mike Odupitan WR 6-0 175 FR Lake Worth, Fla./Lake Worth HS
86 J.R. Phillips WR 5-10 170 FRRS Wichita, Kan./Wichita West HS
87 John Chandler TE 6-2 200 FR Hiawatha, Kan./Hiawatha HS
88 Zeb Austin TE 6-2 200 FR Liberal, Kan./Liberal HS
89 Jacob Barth TE 6-2 235 JR Manhattan, Kan./Manhattan HS
90 Cory Tinklin DE 6-5 235 FR Sabetha, Kan./Sabetha HS
91 Bryce Kelley DT 6-2 275 SO Flowermound, Texas/University of Tulsa
92 Kyle Kabriel DE 5-11 235 FR Wamego, Kan./Garden City CC
93 Larry Schembri* LB 6-1 240 SO Flowermound, Texas/Marcus HS
94 John Drowns DE 6-3 205 FR Kansas City, Mo./Park Hill South HS
95 Leonard Army DT 5-11 275 FRRS Houston, Texas/Eisenhowser HS
96 Eric Taylor** DE 6-1 240 JR Richardson, Texas/Berkner HS
97 Adam Griess DE 6-1 220 FR Overland Park, Kan./Blue Valley North HS
98 Rolly Gonzales** DT 6-2 270 SR Harlingen, Texas/Harlingen HS
99 Michael Kitchener* DE 6-0 245 JR Allentown, Pa./Stephen F. Austin HS
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Washburn Offense
Multiple/Pro-set
Washburn Defense
4-4
NOSE
#75 Pepe' Hernandez
5-11, 305, SO
#69 Chad Gordon
6-4, 270, SR
TACKLE
#98 Rolly Gonzales
6-2, 270, SR
#44 Jonathan Mayes
5-11, 245, SR
END
#99 Michael Kitchener
6-0, 245, JR
#91 Bryce Kelley
6-2, 275, SO
WOLF
#96 Eric Taylor
6-1, 240, JR
#49 Clayton Otwell
6-2, 220, JR
MONSTER
#10 Jeff Wimpy
6-1, 195, SR
#8 Avery Smith
5-9, 190, FRRS
BANDIT
#34 Brooks Myers
6-0, 190, JR
#35 Chris Simmons
6-3, 195, JR
ROCKY
#40 Morgan Dewey
5-10, 220, JR
#50 Jason Ross
6-1, 220, JR
STUD
#93 Larry Schembri
6-1, 240, SO
#29 John Hoytal
6-3, 225, SO
LEFT CORNERBACK
#5 Darold Smith
5-9, 170, JR
#25 Patrick Hayes
5-9, 190, SR
RIGHT CORNERBACK
#1 Corey Crain
6-0, 205, SR
#21 Mark Jackson
5-10, 160, FRRS
FREE SAFETY
#11 Joe Corcoran
6-0, 195, SO
#14 Blake Meyer
6-3, 180, SO
SPECIALISTS
PLACEKICKER
#15 Aaron DeKosky
6-0, 185, FR
HOLDER
#12 Dustin Hickel
6-1, 200, SO
PUNTER
#47 Eric Roth
6-3, 210, SR
DEEP SNAPPER
#93 Larry Schembri
6-1, 240, SO
PUNT RETURN
#45 Chris Huelsman
5-8, 185, JR
#25 Patrick Hayes
5-9, 170, SR
KICKOFF RETURN
#45 Chris Huelsman
5-8, 185, JR
#86 J.R. Phillips
5-10, 170, FRRS
Note: Two-deep as of
June 26, 2002
QUARTERBACK
#16 Tyler Schuerman
6-3, 220, JR
#12 Dustin Hickel
6-1, 200, SO
CENTER
#52 Kevin Pierce
6-3, 270, JR
#71 Adam Toby
6-1, 265, SO
RIGHT GUARD
#78 Eric Tatum
6-0, 290, JR
#59 Mike Schroeger
5-10, 245, FRRS
RIGHT TACKLE
#68 Derek Young
6-6, 250, SR
#72 Nick Smith
6-3, 295, SO
TIGHT END (Y)
#89 Jacob Barth
6-2, 235, JR
#46 John Chandler
6-2, 200, FR
WIDE RECEIVER (Z)
#2 DaWight Benning
6-1, 220, JR
#45 Chris Huelsman
5-8, 185, JR
LEFT GUARD
#55 Matt Durler
6-4, 250, SO
#73 John McKinley
6-0, 300, ˚ JR
LEFT TACKLE
#54 Tim Watts
6-4, 270, JR
#57 Ben Thursby
6-1, 270, FRRS
WIDE RECEIVER (X)
#86 J.R. Phillips
5-10, 170, FRRS
#17 Kyle Fowler
6-0, 180, SR
TAILBACK
#22 Darryl Humphry
5-10, 215, JR
#3 Andre Zandevakili
5-9, 185, SO
FULLBACK
#42 Travis Smith
6-0, 235, JR
#43 Kip Kraisinger
6-0, 195, SO
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A New, Blue Attitude
TTOOPPEEKKAA
- New. That three-letter word is going to be heard a lot around
the Washburn Ichabod football team this season. A new offense, a new
defense, a new coaching staff, a new stadium and a new attitude.
Craig Schurig takes over the reigns of the Ichabod football program
after spending nine seasons as Pittsburg State’s defensive back coach. He
brings to the Ichabods a new intensity and a blueprint of success from a
winning tradition to Washburn.
“We want to restore a strong work ethic in the offseason as well as dur-
ing the season,” Schurig said. “We’ve been pushing hard for big improve-
ments in strength and conditioning that will help us be more physical. It’s
our belief that after you install a solid work ethic to be successful in this
conference you have to make it a year-long commitment.”
The Offense
The offense is undergoing a major overhaul with a new Pro-Set/West
Coast offense being installed under new offensive coordinator Brian
Miller. However it will have a couple of wrinkles that look the same as in
seasons past. Last season’s offense finished seventh in the MIAA in scor-
ing putting up 23.9 points per game and nearly 400 yards of offense a
game finishing sixth in the conference.
“Our offense is not going to be a triple-option base as in the past,”
Schurig said. “It’s going to be more of a pro-style offense, but we will con-
tinue to use an option game in our running attack. This past spring we
were able to install about three-fourths of our offense, so there will be a
learning curve at the start of two-a-days.”
The Ichabods were second in the MIAA in rush offense averaging more
than 200 yards per game.
Quarterbacks
The Ichabods return both junior captain Tyler Schuerman and sopho-
more Dustin Hickel. Redshirt freshman Cason Lehman will also be in the
mix as well.
“We have good experience and depth returning at quarterback,”
Schurig said. “Tyler is returning
and we look for him to have a
great season. Dustin picked up
valuable experience last season
and he is one of the best athletes
on the team. Cason is also a very
capable backup and he is very
athletic. He played some safety
in the spring.”
Schuerman (left), the 2000
MIAA Freshman of the Year,
looks to rebound after playing
parts of only parts of eight
games. Despite only playing
eight games, Schuerman received
honorable mention All-MIAA
honors after completing 66 of
140 attempts for 1,034 yards
and nine touchdowns. Schuerman also rushed for 477 yards and six
touchdowns.
Hickel (right), started four games
and passed for 1,008 yards complet-
ing 73 of 153 passing attempts.
Hickel led the team with 540 yards
rushing and five touchdowns includ-
ing a 68-yard scamper against
Central Missouri.
Each quarterback will have to
learn the new offense, much of
which was installed during spring
drills. The offense will have some
wrinkles that will look familiar. The
new scheme will have sets that will
be run out of the option with each
quarterback’s success out of that set.
Receivers
The Ichabod receiving corps return
two of their top five pass catchers from
the 2001 campaign. Gone is second
team All-MIAA pick Colon McNeal who
finished his career fifth on the all-time
receiving chart and hauled in 43 recep-
tions for 732 yards and eight touch-
downs. Also missing is Chris Whittle who
recorded 26 catches for 407 yards and
was a go-to receiver on third down.
The top two returners for the
Ichabods, juniors Darryl Humphrey and
Chris Huelsman, were both successful
coming out of the backfield for recep-
tions. Humphrey had 242 yards and
Huelsman had 12 catches for 176 yards.
Huelsman is moving to the “Z” wide receiver from running back.
“We do not have a lot of experience at wide receiver, but we will have
depth,” Schurig said. “Huelsman and Kyle Fowler have experience and
DaWight Benning along with J.R. Phillips will all see time.”
New to the mix is Oklahoma transfer, junior Benning. Also scheduled
to join the rotation is redshirt freshman J.R. Phillips. Also, back-up quar-
terback Hickel could see some time in the rotation in certain sets.
“This offense will give us versatility to throw downfield and use an
effective short passing game,” Schurig said.
Running Backs
The Ichabods will look build on the suc-
cess of last season’s second place finish in
the MIAA rushing race after averaging
204 yards per game. The ‘Bods will have to
replace Brandon Rainer, the second lead-
ing rusher in school history after tallying
2,182 yards while becoming the first
Ichabod to rush for more than 30 touch-
downs recording 31. He finished third on
the all-time scoring chart with 186 points.
Junior Darryl Humphrey rushed for 241
yards on 39 carries averaging 6.2 yards per
carry.
“Darryl should be our top tailback,”
Schurig said. “Zandevakili and Lawrence
will give us depth, which will help.”
Joining Humphrey is sophomore Andre
Zandevakili who rushed for 55 yards on 12
carries and junior transfer Jake Lawrence.
After playing linebacker at Butler County, Lawrence will move back to the
offensive side of the ball. At Free State High School in Lawrence, Lawrence
rushed 1,267 yards as a senior catching 14 passes for 195 yards record-
ing 20 touchdowns.
At fullback junior Travis Smith carried the ball five times for 47 yards
and shined in the spring game carrying the ball four times for 60 yards.
Sophomore Kip Kraisinger will also look for time in the rotation as well.
“The offense uses a true fullback, which is something different than in
the past,” Schurig said. “They will be used primarily as run blockers, but
they will carry the ball.”
Offensive Line
The Ichabod offensive line will lose
All-MIAA pick Anders Grove to gradu-
ation and the entire left side of the
line will have new faces.
Junior captain Tim Watts (left) will
start at left tackle. He is the only
returning Ichabod to start every game
he played in, 10 in all. With the depth
in question, sophomore Matt Durler
moved from the defensive line to left
guard midway through the 2001 sea-
son and is slated to start the season.
At center, junior Kevin Pierce will
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anchor the center of the line. Junior Eric Tatum started nine games last
season on the left side of the line and he will make the jump to right
guard. Next to Tatum will be senior Derek Young. Young moved before the
start of the 2001 season from the defensive line to the offensive line and
played in seven games.
“The first team provides experience and they should work well togeth-
er as a unit and the backups will provide depth,” Schurig said.
The Defense
For the third time in three seasons, the Ichabod defense will have a
new scheme and goal No. 1 is focusing on fundamentals and develop a
more physical presence on the field.
“We made some good strides toward
the end of the spring with more physical
play,” Schurig said. “But we need to be
more consistent in our pass coverage and
more physical overall, which will lead to
more turnovers.”
In 2001, the Ichabods forced 27
turnovers.
New defensive coordinator Chris Brown
and the rest of the coaching staff is
installing a new 4-4 defense.
“Overall we want to improve our team
fundamentals,” Schurig said. “And we will want to play a lot of people to
keep them intense and playing at a fast pace.”
Defensive Line
The Ichabod will be strong on the front four with three starters return-
ing and experienced depth will help the rotations.
Junior captain Eric Taylor is moving from the right side to the left side.
Taylor was a second team All-MIAA choice as a freshman after leading
the team in sacks. As a sophomore, he recorded 35 tackles and seven for
loss. Next to Taylor is senior Rolly Gonzales at defensive tackle. Gonzales
recorded 26 tackles last season and six for loss. Junior captain Michael
Kitchener (above right) is moving from defensive nose guard to the out-
side right end position. Kitchener recorded 41 tackles last season includ-
ing seven for loss.
“We have good experience up front, but we need to improve their con-
ditioning,” Schurig said. “In this defensive scheme, the defensive front
needs to penetrate and control the line of scrimmage and their gaps.”
Seniors Chad Gordon and Jonathan Mayes and junior Clayton Otwell
will also see time in the rotation.
Linebackers
The Washburn linebacking corps will rely
on strength and speed as they adjust to the
new 4-4 scheme.
“In this defense, the linebackers should
be in position to lead the team in tackles,”
Schurig said. “They are very much run ori-
ented.”
Sophomore captain Larry Schembri (left)
returns for his second season starting at
linebacker after his stellar freshman cam-
paign. The 2001 Ichabod Defensive Player
of the Year led the ‘Bods with 90 tackles,
ninth in the MIAA. His 15 tackles for loss for
57 yards led the team and was third in the conference en route to hon-
orable mention All-MIAA accolades.
Junior transfer Morgan Dewey joined the Ichabods before spring drills
and moved into the starting Rocky position in the linebackers. At Fort
Scott Community College, Dewey led the team in tackles with 88 earning
honorable mention All-Jayhawk honors. The Topeka native was an All-I-
70 pick as a senior at Topeka West High School.
Sophomore John Hoytal and junior Jason Ross will also see time in the
linebacker rotation. Ross was seventh on the team in tackles last season
recorded 47 stops, including eight for loss.
Secondary
The Washburn defensive secondary returns four starters, although not
everyone started in the backfield.
At free safety, sophomore Joe Corcoran steps back to the secondary
after playing his freshman season
at linebacker. Corcoran (left)
recorded 65 tackles last season
including a season-high and new
freshman record 18 against
Truman State on Homecoming.
Senior Jeff Wimpy will hold
down the Monster position in the
linebackers. Wimpy transferred to
Washburn before his junior sea-
son and recorded 48 tackles. At
the Bandit position, junior trans-
fer and Topeka native Brooks Myers joined the Ichabods before the start
of spring drills after recording 77 tackles at Coffeyville Community
College, 15th in the Jayhawk Conference.
Fellow junior Chris Simmons returns for his third season for the Ichabod
defense. Simmons was hampered by shoulder injuries and played in seven
games recording 35 tackles and one interception.
The three safeties are the quarterbacks of this defense,” Schurig said.
“We have returning players in each position and they will be very active
against the pass and the run.”
Junior cornerback Darold Smith is the only starter at his position from
last season returning. He was fourth on the team in tackles with 62 and
tied for the team lead with 44 solo stops.
Senior Patrick Hayes, a two-year starter at cornerback will see time on
the field, but he is coming off an ACL injury suffered in the Missouri-Rolla
game last season. Before the injury Hayes led the Ichabods with seven
pass break-ups and three interceptions tallying 56 tackles.
At the other cornerback is senior Corey Crain. Crain moved from run-
ning back to defensive back near the end of the season and in his first
start against Southwest Baptist in the season finale, Crain picked off a
pass, had five solo tackles and a fumble recovery.
Special Teams
The Ichabod special teams units will
have experience on both the kickoff and
punt squads and return teams.
Senior Eric Roth (left) returns for his
fourth season at punter. He started for the
Ichabods as true freshman and has racked
up more than 5,500 yards in 151 punts
during his four-year career. His 38.8 yards
per punt last season was his career best.
“Roth is primed for a big year,” Schurig
said.
The Ichabods will have a new face han-
dling the placekicking duties for the sec-
ond straight season. Look for freshmen Aaron DeKosky to handle the kick-
ing chores. DeKosky was an all-conference selection at Blue Valley
Northwest High School after hitting seven of nine field goal attempts
including his longest attempt of 40 yards while connecting on 18 of 20
point after attempts.
The Ichabod return specialists are senior Patrick Hayes, junior Chris
Huelsman and redshirt freshman J.R. Phillips. All three will handle kickoff
returns and the duo of Hayes and Huelsman will return punts.
Hayes is third on the all-time kickoff return chart with a 23.3 yard aver-
age while his 51 returns and 1,189 yards would place him first on the
respective charts. Huelsman returned two kickoffs for 49 yards and three
punts for 34 yards.
The MIAA
“This conference is one of - if not the best in the nation with Pittsburg
State and Northwest Missouri being two of the better teams in the coun-
try,” Schurig said. “We are wanting to build this program into a top-level
program in the MIAA and by installing a more competitive attitude into
our players and establish a great work ethic, we can begin to do that.”
Final Thoughts
New. There is a lot of new things going on. First the Ichabods want to
return to their winning ways and record their first winning season since
1999 and build on that for the future. This is also the final season in
Moore Bowl before the stadium undergoes a massive rennovation with
construction scheduled to begin immediately following the 2002 season.
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JOE ALLISON
5-8, 210, JUNIOR, FB
LEAVENWORTH, KAN./BENEDICTINE
At Washburn:
Will be in the rotation this
season at fullback for the Ichabods.
In 2001:
Practiced but did not play in any
games.
Background:
A transfer from Benedictine
College where he played on the jayvee squad
for two seasons. He also played baseball. At
Leavenworth High School, he was a second
team all-conference linebacker as a junior and honorable mention
all-conference as a sophomore and senior. He was also an honor-
able mention all-conference fullback his final three seasons. He
was also named honorable mention all-Metro as a junior and sen-
ior and the team MVP for the 1998 and 1999 seasons.
Personal: Born Dec. 23, 1980. Son of Paul and Diane Amos.
Majoring in physical education.
LEONARD ARMY
5-11, 275, REDSHIRT FRESHMAN, DT
HOUSTON, TEXAS/EISENHOWSER HS
At Washburn:
Slated to see time on the
defensive line rotation.
In 2001:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
He was a first team all-district
as a senior and second team all-greater
Houston squad. As a junior he was second
team all-district.
Personal:
Born on May 24, 1983. Son of
Sandy Army. Undecided on major.
JACOB BARTH
6-2, 235, JUNIOR, TE
MANHATTAN, KAN./MANHATTAN HS
At Washburn:
Moving from defensive end to
tight end this season.
2001:
Recorded five tackles, including four
solo stops while recovering a fumble in five
games.
2000:
Saw action in five games collecting
four solo tackles and one assist. Also recorded
a sack and two tackles for loss.
1999:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Was captain of the Manhattan football team and
a two-time letterman in football and basketball and earned a sin-
gle letter in track. Was a member of the honor roll as well.
Personal:
Born Feb. 16, 1980. Son of Tom and Sandy Barth.
Majoring in history with a teaching emphasis.
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2000 4 1 5 1 2/8 1/6 0 0 0
2001 4 1 5 0 0/0 0/0 0 1 0
Totals 8 2 10 1 2/8 1/6 0 1 0
DAWIGHT BENNING
6-1, 220, JUNIOR, WR
HOUSTON, TEXAS/OKLAHOMA
At Washburn:
Slated as the No. 1 wide
receiver entering the 2002 season.
In 2001:
Practiced but did not play.
In 1999:
Sat out the season as a redshirt at
the University of Oklahoma.
Background:
Was a first team all-district
wide receiver in 1995 and first team all-dis-
trict quarterback at Mayde Creek HS.
Personal:
Born Feb. 5, 1980. Son of Darla Benning-Johnson.
Majoring in criminal justice.
RAWSHAWN BLAND
5-10, 230, REDSHIRT FRESHMAN, FB
LEWISVILLE, TEXAS/LEWISVILLE HS
At Washburn:
Slated as the No. 2 fullback
entering the 2002 season.
In 2001:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Was a first team all-district
selection at fullback his junior and senior sea-
sons.
Personal:
Born June 12, 1983. Son of Victor
and Barbara Bland. Majoring in business or
computer programming.
JOHN CHANDLER
6-2, 200, FRESHMAN, TE
HIAWATHA, KAN./HIAWATHA HS
At Washburn:
Joined the Ichabods at the
start of the spring semester after transferring
from Highland Community College, but he did
not play football there. Will see time at tight
end.
Background:
Was named all-conference at
linebacker as a senior and honorable mention
linebacker and tight end following his junior
season. He was also named all-conference in basketball. Was a
member of the National Honor Society.
Personal:
Born Nov. 14, 1981. Son of Stephen and Kathryn
Chandler. Majoring in physical education.
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JOE CORCORAN
6-0, 195, SOPHOMORE, FS
LAWRENCE, KAN./PERRY LECOMPTON HS
At Washburn:
After moving from running
back to linebacker during his freshman sea-
son, made an immediate impact in the line-
backing corps.
2001:
Recorded a freshman record in his first
start at linebacker when he recorded 18 tack-
els, seven of those were solo with three tackles
for loss with a forced fumble and a sack on
Homecoming against Truman State. Finished the season third on
the Ichabods with 65 total tackles with 33 solo stops, nine for 36
yards in loss, six pass break-ups and two fumble recoveries playing
in all 11 games.
2000:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Was a three-sport athlete in football, wrestling and
track. An all-state class 4A selection as a defensive back. Finished
third in state in wrestling. In football, was all-league three sea-
sons. Rushed for 1,533 yards on 190 carries (8.1 avg) leading
team with 67 solo stops. Was named all-state senior season and
honorable mention after junior year.
Personal:
Born Oct. 3, 1981. Son of Gary and Debbie Corcoran.
Majoring in business.
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2001 33 32 65 6 9/36 2/13 2 1 0
Totals 33 32 65 6 9/36 2/13 2 1 0
COREY CRAIN
6-0, 205, SENIOR, DB
IRVING, TEXAS/NIMITZ HS
At Washburn:
An excellent returner who
moved to defensive back midway through his
junior season.
2001:
In his first career start at defensive
back in the season finale, he picked off a pass
against Southwest Baptist. On special teams
he recorded four kick returns for 91 yards - a
22.8 yards per return average. He also had
three pass receptions for 85 yards.
2000:
Finished fourth on the team with 261 yards rushing with
three touchdowns on 39 carries averaging 6.7 per attempt start-
ing all 11 games. Caught 11 passes out of the backfield for 114
yards and two touchdowns. On special teams he averaged 18.6
yards a kickoff return.
1999:
Ichabods’ fourth leading rusher with 234 yards on 24 car-
ries averaging 9.8 per carry. Recorded a 66-yard touchdown run in
season opener against Wisconsin-LaCrosse and returned a kickoff
97 yards for a touchdown against Missouri Southern. It was the
second longest return in school history. Also had three receptions
for 37 yards.
1998:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
First team all-district tailback at Nimitz High under
head coach Mike Farda. Rushed for 1,250 yards as a senior. Also
was a second team all-district cornerback. Ran a 10.6 100-meter
dash as a senior.
Personal:
Born May 11, 1979. Son of Richard Crain and Marylyn
Crain. Majoring in corrections.
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2001 5 1 6 4 1/5 0/0 0 0 1
Totals 5 1 6 4 1/5 0/0 0 0 1
Kick-off / Punt Returns
KOR Yds Avg Long TD PR Yds Avg Long TD
1999 10 325 32.5 97 1 0 0 0 0 0
2000 10 186 18.6 44 0 0 0 0 0 0
2001 4 91 22.8 33 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 24 602 25.0 97 1 0 0 0 0 0
Rushing / Receiving
Rush No. Yds Avg TD Long Rec Yds Avg TD Long
1999 24 235 9.8 2 66 3 37 3.7 0 25
2000 39 261 6.7 3 22 11 114 10.4 2 27
2001 10 30 3.0 0 8 3 85 28.3 0 33
Totals 73 536 7.3 5 66 17 236 13.8 2 33
Sophomore Joe Corcoran picks up a
tackle against Missouri Southern.
Corcoran set a new freshman record
with 18 tackles against Truman State on
Homecoming.
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AL DELEON
5-11, 205, REDSHIRT FRESHMAN, RB
DAMON, TEXAS/NEEDVILLE HS
At Washburn:
Slated in the rotation at half-
back entering the 2002 season.
In 2001:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
A four-sport star at Needville
High in football, baseball, track and power
lifting. As a sophomore, placed first in the
regional lifting meet and seventh at the state
meet. As a junior, was named outstanding
lifter at three meets placing first at the regional meet and a state
qualifier. As a senior was named first team all-district at running
back.
Personal:
Born Dec. 23, 1982. Son of Albert and Diana DeLeon.
Majoring in business management.
MORGAN DEWEY
5-10, 220, JUNIOR, LB
TOPEKA, KAN./FORT SCOTT CC
At Washburn:
Joined the Ichabods at the
start of the spring semester after transferring
from Fort Scott Community College.
Background:
Was a two-year starter at Fort
Scott Community College where he wrapped
up Honorable Mention all-Jayhawk
Conference honors after leading the team in
tackles with 88 total, including 29 solo stops.
His tackle total was seventh in the Jayhawk Conference. He fin-
ished tied for fifth in tackles for loss with 15. At Topeka West High
School, he was an all-I70 league linebacker.
Personal:
Born Aug. 7, 1981. Son of Michael Dewey. Majoring in
Management.
MATT DURLER
6-4, 250, SOPHOMORE, OL
DODGE CITY, KAN./DODGE CITY HS
At Washburn:
Moved from the defensive line
over to offensive line midway through his red-
shirt season.
in 2001:
Before he moved to offensive line,
he recorded seven tackles and blocked a field
goal attempt in 10 games.
in 2000:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Recorded 92 tackles including
49 solos and 22 for loss with 29 quarterback hits and six sacks en
route to being named all-conference and honorable mention all-
state. Finished third in state wrestling as a senior and was named
all conference.
Personal:
Born on Jan. 5, 1982. Son of Dale and Barbra Duler.
Majoring in business.
KYLE FOWLER
6-0, 180, SENIOR, WR
MEDICINE LODGE, KAN./MEDICINE LODGE HS
At Washburn:
Moved from defensive back to
wide receiver during his junior season.
In 2001:
Before moving over to wide receiver,
he recorded eight tackles at defensive back. At
wide receiver, he recorded two catches for 28
yards. He was named to MIAA Commissioner’s
Academic Honor Roll for the second time.
In 2000:
Recorded 22 tackles including 15
solo stops. Also named to the MIAA Commissioner’s Academic
Honor Roll.
In 1999:
Recorded five total tackles, with four solo stops.
In 1998:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
A two-time all-Central Plains League football per-
former at Medicine Lodge High under head coach Buddy Taylor.
Also was a guard on the 1997 state championship basketball
team. As a second baseman, helped the baseball team to a fourth
place state finish.
Personal:
Born Sept. 29, 1979. Son of Jeff and Nola Fowler.
Majoring in history.
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Receiving No. Yds Avg TD Long
2001 228 14 021.0
Totals 2 28 14 0 21.0
Tackles UT AT Tot PBU TFL S/YL FF FR INT
1999 4 1 5 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0
2000 15 7 22 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0
2001 5 3 8 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0
Totals 24 11 35 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0
Senior Corey Crain moved from halfback
to cornerback midway through last sea-
son and he recorded an interception in
his first start against Southwest Baptist
in the season finale.
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RAY GLAZE
5-10, 205, REDSHIRT FRESHMAN, WR
TOPEKA, KAN./WASHBURN RURAL HS
In 2001:
Sat out the season with a medical red-
shirt after injuring ACL.
In 2000:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Averaged 93 yards per game
receiving to lead the city. Was named first team
all-city, second team all-league and honorable
mention all-state. He was honorable mention
all-city and league following his junior season.
Had 75 receptions for 1,025 yards and seven touchdowns in prep
career.
Personal:
Born April 16, 1981. Son of Ray and Brenda Glaze.
Majoring in criminal justice. His dad Ray was a former player for the
Ichabods and spent a season as an assistant coach.
ROLLY GONZALES
6-2, 270, SENIOR, DT
HARLINGEN, TEXAS/HARLINGEN HS
At Washburn:
Starting his third season on
the defensive line.
In 2001:
He recorded 26 tackles with 13 solo
stops while picking up two sacks and 1 tack-
les for loss. Also recovered a fumble.
In 2000:
Played in all 11 games tallying 14
tackles with eight solo stops. Also recorded
four tackles for 27 yards in loss and three
sacks with a pass break-up.
In 1999:
Appeared in 10 games with 10 tackles including one for
a six-yard loss.
In 1998:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Named second team Associated Press and Sports
Writers’ all-state as a senior at Harlingen High under head coach
Bret Boyd. Selected the district defensive most valuable player.
Named all-Valley League.
Personal:
Born on Dec. 2, 1979. Son of Paula and the late
Alonzo Gonzales. Majoring in physical education.
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1999 4 6 10 0 1/6 0/0 0 0 0
2000 8 6 14 1 4/27 3/26 0 0 0
2001 13 13 26 0 6/31 2/16 0 1 0
Totals 25 25 50 1 11/64 5/42 0 1 0
CHAD GORDON
6-4, 270, SENIOR, DT
INDEPENDENCE, MO./TRUMAN HS
At Washburn:
Moving back to inside of
defensive line after playing junior season on
outside.
In 2001:
Recorded nine tackles including two
tackles for three yards in loss after moving
from the middle of the defensive line to the
outside. Was named to the MIAA
Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll.
In 2000:
Finished the season with 25 tackles with 13 solo stops.
Tallied six tackles for loss for 16 yards and one sack.
In 1999:
Recorded 18 total tackles including five for loss of 15
yards.
In 1998:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Named all-state as an defensive lineman for
Truman High under head coach Tom Kivett. Also named all-metro,
all-conference and all-area.
Personal:
Born June 16, 1979. Son of Tod and Theresa Gordon.
Majoring in law enforcement.
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1999 10 8 18 0 5/15 0/0 0 0 0
2000 11 12 25 0 6/16 1/5 0 0 0
2001 4 5 9 0 2/3 0/0 0 0 0
Totals 25 25 50 013/34 1/5 0 0 0
PATRICK HAYES
5-9, 190, SENIOR, DB
WINFIELD, KAN./WINFIELD HS
At Washburn:
Returning to left cornerback
after injuring ACL against Missouri-Rolla last
season. He is also the team’s leading special
teams returner.
In 2001:
Finished fourth on the team in tack-
les recording 39 solo stops and 56 total tack-
les. Had a team-high three interceptions and
seven pass break-ups. On special teams he
recorded 562 yards in kick returns in 24 run backs. Blocked a field
goal attempt too. Named to the MIAA Commissioner’s Academic
Honor Roll for the second time.
In 2000:
A team leader on special teams had 23 punt returns for
237 yards and 22 kick returns for 545 yards. Also recorded an
interception on defense. Second on the team in all-purpose yards
with 71.2 per game. Recorded 36 tackles including 24 solo stops
and one tackle for loss. Also named to the MIAA Commissioner’s
Senior Rolly Gonzales takes down
Missouri Southern’s quarterback in the
Ichabods 29-28 win last season in
Moore Bowl. The senior recorded 26
tackles as a junior.
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Academic Honor Roll.
In 1999:
Made impact on special teams returning punts and kick-
offs. Averaged 16.4 yards a kick return. Had 27 yards in seven car-
ries and one reception for five yards.
In 1998:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background: Named first team all-class 5A as a senior at
Winfield High under head coach Don Deaton. Also named first
team all-Ark Valley League after rushing for 1,319 yards and 11
touchdowns as a senior. Was the state Class 5A wrestling cham-
pion.
Personal: Born Dec. 7, 1979. Son of Jim and Kris Hayes-York.
Majoring in physical education.
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2000 24 12 36 5 1/8 0/0 0 0 0
2001 39 17 56 7 3/13 0/0 0 2 3
Totals 63 29 92 12 4/21 0/0 0 2 3
Kickoff / Punt Returns
KOR Yds Avg Long TD PR Yds Avg Long TD
1999 5 82 16.4 21 0 2 3 1.5 7 0
2000 22 545 24.8 53 0 23 237 10.3 48 0
2001 24 562 23.4 51 0 2 16 8.0 9 0
Totals 51 1,189 23.3 53 0 27 256 9.5 48 0
PEPE’ HERNANDEZ
5-11, 305, SOPHOMORE, DL
RICHARDSON, TEXAS/BERKNER HS
At Washburn:
Will add size and depth to the
Ichabods’ defensive line after sitting out two
seasons.
In 1999:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
First team all-district and all-
city pick in 1998. Honorable mention all-dis-
trict pick in 1997.
Personal:
Born on Oct. 9, 1980. Son of
Randy and Elizabeth Barnes. Majoring in business.
DUSTIN HICKEL
6-1, 200, SOPHOMORE, QB
CLAFLIN, KAN./CLAFLIN HS
At Washburn:
Has great speed and great
hands, making good decisions. May lineup at
wide receiver this season.
In 2001:
Started three games at quarterback
coming on to lead the team in rushing with
540 yards on 143 carries with five touch-
downs. He passed for 1,008 yards completing
46 percent of his passes tossing three touch-
downs. Scampered for a 68-yard touchdown run against Central
Missouri. Rushed for a career-high and Ichabod season-high 132
against Emporia State.
In 2000:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Was on three state football championship teams at
Claflin. Rushed 86 times for 718 yards and 15 touchdowns, threw
for 563 yards and seven touchdowns. Also compiled 270 yards in
punt returns and one touchdown. Picked off seven passes and
recorded 83 career tackles. Was named all-league quarterback,
defensive back and kick returner. Named all-area quarterback, all-
state 2-1A honorable mention quarterback and defensive back. A
member of the National Honor Society.
Personal:
Born on Oct. 5, 1981. Son of Doug and Karen Hickel.
Majoring in business.
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Passing C A Int. Pct. Yds TD Long Avg/C Avg/G
2001 71 153 13 .464 1,008 3 46 14.2 91.6
Totals 71 153 13 .464 1,008 3 46 14.2 91.6
Rushing No. Yds Avg TD Long
2001 143 540 3.8 5 68
Totals 143 540 3.8 5 68
JOHN HOYTAL
6-3, 225, SOPHOMORE, LB
TOPEKA, KAN./HAYDEN HS
At Washburn:
Will see time on special teams
and at linebacker for the Ichabods.
In 2001:
Played primarily on special teams
grabbing one fair catch on kickoff return.
In 2000:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Received all-city, all-league
and honorable mention all-state honors and
was named Hayden’s special teams player of
the year.
Personal:
Born Oct. 8, 1981. Son of Joe and Janice Hoytal.
Majoring in mass media. Brother of former Ichabod offensive line-
man Joey Hoytal.
Sophomore quarterback Dustin Hickel
ruushed for 97 yards and passed for
229 in his first start against Lincoln.
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CHRIS HUELSMAN
5-8, 185, SOPHOMORE, WR
WICHITA, KAN./WESTERN STATE (COLO.)
At Washburn:
Moving to wide receiver after
playing first season in Ichabod uniform as
halfback.
In 2001:
Rushed for 90 yards on 22 carries
averaging 4.1 yards per carry. Finished fourth
on the team in receptions with 12 for 176
yards and one touchdown against Emporia
State.
In 2000:
At Western State College in Gunnison, Colo., was an all-
around athlete rushing for 265 yards and three touchdowns, 20
yards receiving and one touchdown. He recorded two kickoff
returns for 72 yards and also handled the team’s kicking duties
connecting on 4 of 6 field goal attempts and 24 of 26 point after
touchdown attempts, finishing second on the Mountaineers in
scoring with 60 points.
Background:
At Cappan Mt. Carmel High School, was an all-
city selection at wide receiver and three-time all-star hockey selec-
tion.
Personal:
Born April 4, 1981. Son of Ken and Lynda Huelsman.
Majoring in business.
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Rushing / Receiving
Rush No. Yds Avg TD Long Rec Yds Avg TD Long
2001 22 90 4.1 0 18 12 176 14.7 1 38
Totals 22 90 4.1 0 18 12 176 14.7 1 38
Kickoff / Punt Returns
KOR Yds Avg Long TD PR Yds Avg Long TD
2001 2 49 24.5 25 0 3 34 11.3 14 0
Totals 2 49 24.5 25 0 3 34 11.3 14 0
DARRYL HUMPHREY
5-10, 215, JUNIOR, RB
NEEDVILLE, TEXAS/NEEDVILLE HS
At Washburn:
Is slated as the No. 1 running
back entering the fall.
In 2000:
Finished fourth on the team with
241 yards rushing on 39 carries averaging
21.9 yards per game. Out of the backfield, he
recorded 18 receptions for 242 yards and one
touchdown including the longest touchdown
reception of the season, a 51-yard catch
against Missouri Southern. Had three kickoff returns for 74 yards.
In 2000:
Recorded 80 yards in rushing on 13 carries averaging
6.2 per touch with two touchdowns. Had two receptions for 39
yards. On special teams, had four punt returns for 33 yards and
one kick return for 21 yards.
In 1999:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Second team all-district running back. Returned a
punt for a 92-yard touchdown his senior season. Was first in the
district in punt return average (30.4) and kickoff return average
(27.5). He had a 98-yard punt return. Rushed for more than 1,200
yards his senior season.
Personal:
Born on Sept. 10, 1981. Son of Darryl and Angela
Humphrey. Undecided on major.
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Rushing / Receiving
Rush No. Yds Avg TD Long Rec Yds Avg TD Long
2000 13 80 6.2 2 34 2 39 19.5 0 21
2001 39 241 6.2 0 24 18 242 13.4 1 51
Totals 52 321 6.2 2 34 20 281 14.1 1 51
Kickoff / Punt Returns
KOR Yds Avg Long TD PR Yds Avg Long TD
2000 1 21 21.0 21 0 4 33 8.2 0 23
2001 3 74 24.7 42 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 4 95 23.8 42 0 4 33 8.2 0 23
MARK JACKSON
6-0, 160, REDSHIRT FRESHMAN, DB
HOUSTON, TEXAS/STEPHEN F. AUSTIN HS
At Washburn:
Scheduled to see time at cor-
nerback in passing situations.
In 2001:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Was a two-year lettermen on
the football team playing defensive back and
tailback and a three-year lettermen on the
track squad. A member of Who’s Who in
American High School Students two years.
Personal:
Born March 2, 1983. Son of Mark and Sandra
Jackson. Majoring in Computer Science.
Junior Darryl Humphrey rushed for 241
yards last season and he is the team’s
top returning receiver catching 18
passes for 242 yards and one
touchdown out of the backfield.
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REGGIE JONES
5-11, 220, SENIOR, RB
DESOTO, TEXAS/DESOTO HS
At Washburn:
Moving to tailback after see-
ing time at fullback as a junior.
In 2001:
Rushed for 102 yards on 39 carries
scoring two touchdowns. Had four receptions
for 10 yards out of the backfield playing in 10
games.
In 2000:
Rushed for 253 yards on 54 carries
including a 120-yard output against Missouri-
Rolla. Scored four rushing touchdowns.
In 1999:
Played in all 11 games carrying the ball 31 times for 118
yards.
In 1998:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
An all-district performer at DeSoto High. Rushed
for more than 1,000 yards as a senior.
Personal:
Born Sept. 17, 1979. Son of Reginald Jones and Linda
Sue Bultman. Majoring in marketing.
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Rushing No. Yds Avg TD Long Rec Yds Avg TD Long
1999 31 118 3.8 0 22 0 0 0 0 -
2000 54 253 4.7 4 19 0 0 0 0 -
2001 39 102 2.6 2 11 4 10 2.5 0 5
Totals 124 473 3.8 6 22 4 10 2.5 0 5
BRYCE KELLEY
6-2, 275, SOPHOMORE, DT
FLOWERMOUND, TEXAS/TULSA
At Washburn:
A powerful lineman who is
slated for time on the defensive line.
In 2001:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
A transfer from Tulsa Uni-
versity where he redshirted as a freshman. Was
a three-sport athlete at Marcus High School
where he was named first team all-district his
sophomore through senior seasons at defen-
sive tackle. Was named first team all-area and second team all-
state as a senior. Also a state qualifier in wrestling his senior sea-
son.
Personal: Born Nov. 26, 1980. Son of Valori Semones and David
Kelley. Majoring in communications.
MICHAEL KITCHENER
6-0, 245, JUNIOR, DE
ALLENTOWN, PA./ STEPHEN F. AUSTIN HS
At Washburn:
Returns for his second season
starting on the defensive line at right end.
Voted one of the captains for the 2002 sea-
son.
In 2001:
Led the defensive line in tackles
recorded 41 stops including 12 solo tackles.
Also recorded seven tackles for loss and two
fumble recoveries for 25 yards and two forced
fumbles in 11 games.
In 2000:
Played in all 11 games recording 28 tackles including
18 solo stops and six for loss. Also had two sacks for 12 yards and
a forced fumble.
In 1999:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Was a first team all-district pick at defensive tack-
le at Stephen F. Austin High.
Personal:
Born on June 24, 1980. Son of Josenth Streefe.
Majoring in art.
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Tackles UT AT Tot PBU TFL S/YL FF FR INT
2000 18 10 28 0 6/21 2/12 1 0 0
2001 12 29 41 0 7/26 0/0 2 2 0
Totals 30 39 69 013/47 2/12 3 2 0
KIP KRAISINGER
6-0, 195, SOPHOMORE, FB
CLAFLIN, KAN./CLAFLIN HS
At Washburn:
A powerful blocker and run-
ner with good hands who will fit in with new
offensive scheme.
In 2001:
Played mainly on special teams
returning three kickoffs for 17 yards. Recorded
one pass receptions for two yards and had one
tackle.
In 2000:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Was a three-year starter on offense and defense.
Was on three state football championship teams at Claflin.
Named Great Bend Tribune all-area first team at linebacker, all-
league honorable mention running back and linebacker,
Junior Michael Kitchener recorded 41
tackles as a sophomore with seven for
losses of 26 yards. He also recorded
two forced fumbles and recovered two
fumbles.
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Hutchinson News all-southwest honorable mention, Wichita Eagle
Class 2-1A honorable mention linebacker, Kansas Sports 2-1A
honorable mention linebacker and running back.
Personal:
Born on Sept. 22, 1981. Son of Bruce and Kristi
Kraisinger. Majoring in history.
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Rushing No. Yds Avg TD Long Rec Yds Avg TD Long
2001 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2.0 0 2
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2.0 0 2
JAKE LAWRENCE
6-0, 215, JUNIOR, RB
LAWRENCE, KAN./BUTLER COUNTY CC
At Washburn:
Joined the Ichabods at the
start of the spring semester after transferring
from Butler County Community College.
Background:
After playing his freshman
season on offense, Lawrence moved to
defense and finished third in tackles with 66,
including six sacks. He was second on the
Grizzlies with 10 tackles for loss for 16 yards.
He also recovered two fumbles, one of those lead to a 23-yard
fumble recovery touchdown against Hutchinson Community
College. At Free State High School, Lawrence rushed for 821 yards
as a junior and 1,267 yards as a senior catching 14 passes for 195
yards. He also scored 20 touchdowns his senior season. He was an
all-state 6A running back, all-Sunflower League selection taking
part in the the Missouri-Kansas Metro Bowl and the Kansas Shrine
game.
Personal:
Born Jan. 16, 1982. Son of Charles and Carie
Lawrence. Majoring in business.
CASON LEHMAN
6-1, 210, REDSHIRT FRESHMAN, QB
MCPHERSON, KAN./MCPHERSON HS
At Washburn:
Will back up at quarterback.
He played some safety in the spring game ear-
lier this season.
In 2001:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
A three-sport athlete playing
football, basketball and baseball. As a junior,
he was an honorable mention 5A all-class
quarterback. Threw for a combined 2,000
yards in high school. Played on state championship basketball
team. Two-time second team all-conference third baseman.
Personal:
Born Sept. 19, 1982. Son of Mike and Carla Lehman.
Majoring in pre-dental.
JONATHAN MAYES
5-11, 245, SENIOR, DT
CARBONDALE, KAN./SANTA FE TRAIL HS
At Washburn: Moving from linebacker to
defensive tackle to start senior season.
In 2001:
Played in eight games recording
four tackles including three solo tackles and 1
for three yards in loss while forcing a fumble.
Was also named to the MIAA Commissioner’s
Academic Honor Roll for the second time.
In 2000:
Played in eight games recording
seven total tackles including six solo stops. Also recorded one
forced fumble. Was named to the MIAA Commissioner’s Academic
Honor Roll.
In 1998:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Was an All-Kaw Valley League pick his junior and
senior year at Santa Fe Trail High. Was an honorable mention 4A
all-state pick his junior year.
Personal:
Born on June 11, 1980. Son of Arlene Mayes and the
late Carl Mayes. Majoring in business administration.
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Tackles UT AT Tot PBU TFL S/YL FF FR INT
1999 0 1 1 0 1/1 0/0 0 0 0
2000 6 1 7 0 0/0 0/0 1 0 0
2001 3 1 4 0 1/3 0/0 1 0 0
Totals 9 3 12 0 2/4 0/0 2 0 0
JOHN MCKINLEY
6-0, 300, JUNIOR • OL
AXTELL, KAN./COFFEYVILLE CC
At Washburn:
Joined the Ichabods at the
start of the spring semester after transferring
from Coffeyville Community College.
Background:
Was a two-year starter at
offensive guard at Coffeyville Community
College where he was an Honorable Mention
all-Jayhawk selection as a sophomore. At
Axtell High School, McKinley was an all-con-
ference selection three seasons.
Personal:
Born July 7, 1981. Son of Bob and Joan McKinnley.
Majoring in Business.
BLAKE MEYER
6-3, 180, SOPHOMORE, DB
MAYETTA, KAN./ROYAL VALLEY HS
At Washburn:
Returns for his second season
in the defensive secondary.
In 2001:
Appeared in six games recording
nine tackels with five solo stops.
In 2000:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Was named all-league defen-
sive back and an honorable mention all-state
selection. An academic all-America Scholar.
Also named to Who’s Who.
Personal:
Born on July 20, 1982. Son of Darrel and Lindy Meyer.
Majoring in business.
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BROOKS MYERS
6-0, 190, JUNIOR, DB
TOPEKA, KAN./COFFEYVILLE CC
At Washburn:
Joined the Ichabods at the
start of the spring semester after transferring
from Coffeyville Community College.
Background:
As a member of the Red
Ravens, he finished third on the team in tack-
les with 77. He was 15th in the Jayhawk
Conference in tackles. He was twice named
Defensive Player of the Game after tallying 16
against Butler County and 14 against Garden City. In high school
at Washburn Rural, Myers was a three-year starter for the Junior
Blues leading the team in tackles his junior and senior seasons. He
was an all-conference selection his senior season.
Personal:
Born March 9, 1982. Son of Mike and Linda Myers.
Double majoring in business management and marketing.
ZAC NALLY
6-2, 190, SENIOR, WR
PARSONS, KAN./PARSONS HS
At Washburn:
Coming back to squad after
sitting out the 2001 season after tearing ACL
in 2001 spring game.
In 2001:
Missed the entire season with knee
injury.
In 2000:
Appeared in seven games recording
one reception for 30 yards and one touch-
down against Southwest Baptist on homecom-
ing. Named to the MIAA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll.
In 1999:
Practiced but did not appear in any games.
In 1998:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
A two-time honorable mention all-state selection
at wide receiver for Parsons High under head coach and father
Charlie Nally. Also a two-time first team all-conference selection.
Holds several school records including most touchdown recep-
tions. Also played baseball and track.
Personal:
Born Sept. 18, 1979. Son of Charlie and Mickie Nally.
Majoring in physical education. Married to the former Erin
Kessinger and has one daughter, Allison.
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Receiving No. Yds Avg TD Long
2000 1 30 30.0 1 30
2001
sat out the season with knee injury
Totals 1 30 30.0 1 30
CLAYTON OTWELL
6-2, 220, JUNIOR, DE
ONAGA, KAN./ONAGA HS
At Washburn:
Will see some time on the
defensive line and special teams.
In 2001:
Appeared in two games recording
two tackles, both solo stops.
In 2000:
Appeared in three games collecting
five tackles including two solos. Also recorded
one sack.
In 1999:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Named to the Twin Valley League team at both
linebacker and offensive guard. Honorable mention all-state pick
at linebacker.
Personal:
Born on June 18, 1980. Son of James and Jana Otwell.
Majoring in psychology.
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Tackles UT AT Tot PBU TFL S/YL FF FR INT
2000 2 3 5 0 1/2 1/2 0 0 0
2001 2 0 2 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0
Totals 4 3 7 0 1/2 1/2 0 0 0
BRIAN PEEL
5-10, 210, JUNIOR, LB
TOPEKA, KAN./SHAWNEE HEIGHTS HS
At Washburn:
Will miss the majority of the
2002 season after tearing ACL during spring
drills. Might use a medical redshirt to have
two full years of eligibility after returning.
In 2001:
Played in seven games recording
four tackles primarily on special teams
In 2000:
Recorded eight tackles including
three solo stops. Also forced two fumbles play-
ing on special teams.
In 1999:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Was team’s defensive player of the year his junior
and senior seasons, earning first team All-Centennial League hon-
ors. Named all-city and honorable mention all-state in 1998.
Personal:
Born on Sept. 25, 1980. Son of John Peel and Jan
Edmonds. Majoring in physical education.
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TacklesUT AT Tot PBU TFL S/YL FF FR INT
2000 3 5 8 0 0/0 0/0 2 0 0
2001 1 3 4 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0
Totals 4 8 12 0 0/0 0/0 2 0 0
J.R. PHILLIPS
5-10, 170, REDSHIRT FRESHMAN, WR
WICHITA, KAN./WICHITA WEST HS
At Washburn:
Will see time at wide receiver
and on return teams, but could also play on
the defensive side of the ball at defensive
back.
In 2001:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Was an all-city running back
and a member of the state champion 4x400
relay team. Also won the state wrestling
championship at 145 pounds. In the classroom, he was a Kansas
National Honors Scholar, class president and a member of the
National Honor Society.
Personal:
Born Jan. 3, 1983. Son of Melvin and Yvette Phillips.
Majoring in pre-law.
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KEVIN PIERCE
6-3, 270, JUNIOR, OL
TOPEKA, KAN./BUTLER COUNTY CC
At Washburn:
Will see time on the offensive
line entering as the starting center. Can also
play guard and center.
In 2001:
Played in five games on the offen-
sive line.
Background:
A member of Seaman’s 1996
conference championship team and Butler’s
1998 National Championship squad. A sec-
ond team all-city selection as a Viking.
Personal:
Born Jan. 27, 1980. Son of Roger and Lena Pierce.
Majoring in business management.
JASON ROSS
6-1, 220, JUNIOR, LB
SILVER LAKE, KAN./SILVER LAKE HS
At Washburn:
Moves into the inside of the
linebacking corps with the change in the
defensive scheme.
In 2001:
Started the final six games for the
Ichabods at linebacker, playing in nine total.
Recorded 47 total tackles including 16 solo
stops and eight tackles for 27 yards in loss.
Also recorded a sack and forced a fumble.
In 2000:
Had five solo tackles including one for loss and one
forced fumble seeing time on special teams.
In 1999:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
At Silver Lake, was a two-time all-state linebacker
his senior season and an all-state tight end selection after his jun-
ior year. He recorded 15 tackles in the 1999 Shrine Bowl. He was
also all-state in baseball his junior and senior years.
Personal:
Born Feb. 22, 1981. Son of Chuck and Julie Ross.
Majoring in history.
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TacklesUT AT Tot PBU TFL S/YL FF FR INT
2000 5 0 5 0 0/0 0/0 1 0 0
2001 16 31 47 0 8/27 1/9 1 0 0
Totals 21 31 52 0 8/27 1/9 2 0 0
ERIC ROTH
6-3, 210, SENIOR , P
PAXICO, KAN./ALMA-WABAUNSEE HS
At Washburn:
Returns as Ichabods’ punter
for fourth season after handling punting
duties as a true freshman.
In 2001:
Recorded 44 punts for a 38.8 yard
average. He placed eight punts inside the 20.
In 2000:
Had 48 punts for 1,644 yards for a
34.2 yard average including a 50 yarder
against Wisconsin-LaCrosse. Landed 13 punts
inside the 20.
1999:
Handled all the punting duties for the Ichabods with 59
attempts for a 37.3 yard average. Placed 14 punts inside the 20.
He nailed a career high 69-yard punt in the season-opener against
Wisconsin-LaCrosse.
Background:
All-league kicker his junior and senior seasons. Led
team in scoring his junior year. Flint Hills first team kicker each of
his last two seasons at Alma-Wabaunsee.
Personal:
Born on March 6, 1981. Son of Dan and Ramona Roth.
Undecided on major.
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Punting No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 Blkd
1999 59 2,198 37.3 69 3 14 14 2
2000 48 1,644 34.2 50 1 7 13 0
2001 44 1,706 38.8 60 4 3 8 0
Totals 151 5,548 36.7 69 8 24 35 2
Junior Kevin Pierce returns for his
second season the Ichabod offensive
line. He enters the season as the
starting center after playing both guard
and center last season.
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LARRY SCHEMBRI
6-1, 240, SOPHOMORE, LB
FLOWERMOUND, TEXAS/MARCUS HS
At Washburn:
Made an immediate impact
leading the team in tackles and gaining the
team’s defensive player of the year accolades.
Named one of the 2002 Ichabod captains.
In 2001:
Led the team in tackles and finished
ninth in the MIAA in tackles with 90 including
44 solo stops starting all 11 games. His 15
tackles for 57 yards in loss yards also led the
team and was third in the MIAA. He also finished fifth in the con-
ference with four sacks. He also recovered two fumbles and forced
two fumbles as well. Named honorable mention all-MIAA.
In 2000:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Named 5A Defensive Player of the Year, first team
all-district, first team all-conference, second team all-area Dallas
Morning News. An all-state academic second team selection.
Recorded 341 career tackles. Named first team all-district and
conference following junior season. District champ in discus.
Personal:
Born on July 13, 1981. Son of Christopher and Julia
Schembri. Majoring in education.
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TacklesUT AT Tot PBU TFL S/YL FF FR INT
2001 44 46 90 2 15/57 4/34 2 2 1
Totals 44 46 90 2 15/57 4/34 2 2 1
MIKE SCHROEGER
5-10, 245, REDSHIRT FRESHMAN, OL
SHAWNEE, KAN./SHAWNEE MISSION
NORTHWEST HS
At Washburn:
Enters the 2002 season as a
back-up on the offensive line at right guard.
In 2001:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
A three-sport athlete at
Shawnee Mission Northwest where he was
fifth in the conference in tackles. Also played
baseball and threw the shot put in track.
Personal:
Born March 29, 1983. Son of
Michael and Doris Schroeger. Majoring in business or computer
science.
TYLER SCHUERMAN
6-3, 220, JUNIOR, QB
RIVERVIEW, FLA./EAST BAY HS
At Washburn:
Will return as the starting
quarterback for his junior season. He is fifth
on the all-time passing chart and fourth on
the total offense chart. Voted on the 2002
team captains.
In 2001:
Played in eight games leading the
Ichabods in total offense averaging 188.9
yards per game passing for 1,034 completing
66 of 140 attempts and nine touchdowns. He also rushed for 477
yards on 118 carries and six touchdowns. Was named honorable
mention all-MIAA. and to the MIAA Commissioner’s Academic
Honor Roll.
In 2000:
Named the MIAA’s Freshman of the Year after rushing
for 708 yards, passing for 1,936 yards and collecting 2,644 yards
in total offense - all Ichabod records for freshmen. Finished tenth
in the MIAA in rushing, fourth in passing and fourth in total
offense. His 16 rushing touchdowns set a school record as did his
26 total offensive touchdowns. The 96 points he scored was the
second highest single-season mark in school history. Finished
22nd in NCAA in scoring per game, 38th in passing efficiency and
18th in total offense per game.
In 1999:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Was team captain and offensive player of the year
senior season at East Bay High. First team all-conference pick and
honorable mention all-state pick at quarterback. Received St.
Petersburg Times Extra-Ordinary Athlete Award. Received team’s
offensive player of the year and second team all-conference hon-
ors his junior season.
Personal:
Born on Feb. 3, 1981. Son of Stan and Bonnie
Schuerman. Majoring in criminal justice.
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Passing C A Int. Pct. Yds TD Long Avg/C Avg/G
2000 134 245 13 .547 1,936 10 64 14.4 176.0
2001 66 140 6 .471 1,034 9 51 15.6 129.2
Totals 200 385 19 .519 2970 19 64 14.9 156.3
Rushing No. Yds Avg TD Long
2000 189 708 3.7 16 33
2001 118 477 4.0 6 36
Totals 307 1185 3.9 22 36
Senior Eric Roth returns for his fourth
season at punter after starting as a
true-freshman. He enters his final sea-
son eighth on the punting average chart
with a 36.7 average.
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CHRIS SIMMONS
6-3, 195, JUNIOR , DB
LANCASTER, TEXAS/LANCASTER HS
At Washburn:
Returns to defensive backfield
after playing in seven games as a sophomore.
In 2001:
Played in seven games recording 35
tackles including 16 solo stops and one tackle
for loss. He also picked off one pass, recovered
a fumble and recorded two pass break-ups.
In 2000:
Finished third on the team in tack-
les with 63 including 32 solo stops. Also
recorded three tackles for loss and picked off a pass in his first col-
legiate start against Wisconsin-LaCrosse. Had three pass break-
ups and two fumble recoveries starting all 11 games.
1999: Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background: Named first team all-district pick at strong safety.
Named to All-Southwest Texas team.
Personal: Born on Dec. 12, 1980. Son of Nancy Simmons.
Majoring in business management.
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TacklesUT AT Tot PBU TFL S/YL FF FR INT
2000 32 31 63 3 3/4 0/0 0 2 1
2001 16 19 35 2 1/2 0/0 0 1 1
Totals 48 50 98 5 4/6 0/0 0 3 2
AVERY SMITH
5-9, 190, REDSHIRT FRESHMAN, DB
NEWTON, KAN./NEWTON HS
At Washburn:
Will see time in the defensive
backfield and on special teams.
In 2001:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
At Newton High School, he
was a member of the all-conference football,
wrestling and baseball teams and an all-state
wrestling and football selection. Was also
team captain for football, wrestling and base-
ball.
Personal:
Born Aug. 8, 1983. Son of Doug and Rosie Markus.
Majoring in business.
DAROLD SMITH
5-9, 170, JUNIOR, DB
GALVESTON, TEXAS/BALL HS
At Washburn:
Returns to the cornerback
position after starting 10 of 11 games as a
sophomore.
In 2001:
Finished fourth on team in tackles
recording 62 stops, tying for the team lead in
solo tackles with 44. He recorded six pass
break-ups and one interception. He also
picked up a fumble recovery for 37 yards and
a touchdown against Pittsburg State.
In 2000:
Played in 10 games collecting 12 solo tackles and nine
assists. Also had two pass break-ups.
In 1999:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Was a three-year starter at Ball High School where
he recorded 122 tackles as a safety. A member of the National
Honor Society and listed in Who’s Who.
Personal:
Born Jan. 4, 1980. Son of Charles and Dorthy Smith.
Majoring in business administration.
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TacklesUT AT Tot PBU TFL S/YL FF FR INT
2000 12 9 21 2 0/0 0/0 0 0 0
2001 44 18 62 6 1/1 0/0 0 1 1
Totals 56 27 83 8 1/1 0/0 0 1 1
Junior Tyler Schuerman returns to the
starting quarterback position He enters
the season fourth on the career total
offense list and fifth on the all-time
passing chart.
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JERMAINE SMITH
6-1, 280, SENIOR, OL
KANSAS CITY, MO./RAYTOWN SOUTH HS
At Washburn
: Returns for his fourth season
on the offensive line.
In 2001
: Started nine of 10 games at left
tackle for the Ichabods on the offensive line.
In 2000
: Started all 11 games for the
Ichabods anchoring the left side of the line
that improved its sacks allowed total from 55
to 13 from the previous season and set a new
school record for total offense in a season.
In 1999
: Played in six games for the Ichabods on the offensive
line and special teams.
In 1998
: Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background
: Named all-conference and all-area in football and
track. Played guard in football and threw the discus in track. Set
discus record with a throw of 181 feet, seven inches.
Personal
: Born Aug. 19, 1980. Son of Jimmie Crawford and
Lawonda Crawford-Lamar. Majoring in English.
NICK SMITH
6-3, 295, SOPHOMORE, OL
ALLEN, TEXAS/ALLEN HS
At Washburn
: Has recovered from knee
injury and will see time on offensive line rota-
tion.
In 2001:
Missed the first eight games of the
season after dislocating his knee during two-
a-days.
In 2000:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Was a two-year starter at Allen
High where he earned 1998 Blockbuster all-area and 1999 all-dis-
trict honors. Averaged 12 pancake blocks per game. Was a mem-
ber of the National Honor Society and Who’s Who.
Personal:
Born on Nov. 11, 1981. Son of Russ and Judy Smith.
Majoring in business.
TRAVIS SMITH
6-0, 235, JUNIOR, FB
TIVY, TEXAS/KERRVILLE HS
At Washburn:
Will see more playing time
with new offense. He could also see time at
tight end.
In 2001:
Played in 10 games carrying the ball
five times for 47 yards averaging nearly 9.4
yards per carry. Also had one reception for 12
yards.
In 2000:
Recorded six carries for 24 yards
appearing in nine games.
In 1999:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Was a first team all-district selection and team
captain at Kerrville High. Was also named academic all-district.
Personal:
Born July 19, 1979. Son of Greg and Cindy Grafton.
Majoring in nursing.
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2000 6 24 4.0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0
2001 5 47 9.4 0 26 1 12 12.0 0 12
Totals 11 71 6.5 0 26 1 12 12.0 0 12
ERIC TATUM
6-0, 290, JUNIOR, OL
LANCASTER, TEXAS/LANCASTER HS
At Washburn:
Enters the 2002 season as
the starting right guard.
In 2001:
Started seven games and played in
nine on the offensive line.
In 2000:
Appeared in seven games for the
Ichabods on the offensive line.
In 1999:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
An all-district pick at offensive
tackle. Named to All-Southwest Texas team.
Personal:
Born on Dec. 31, 1980. Son of Billy and Deloris Tatum.
Majoring in business.
Junior Eric Taylor records one of his 35
tackles against Lincoln in last season’s
home-opener. Taylor recorded seven
tackles for loss for 20 yards pushing
his career total to 18 for loss
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ERIC TAYLOR
6-1, 240, JUNIOR, DE
RICHARDSON, TEXAS/BERKNER HS
At Washburn:
Moving this season from right
end to left end. Had a successful spring and
was voted one of 2002’s captains.
In 2001:
Started all 11 games at right end for
the Ichabods recording 35 tackles including
12 solo stops. He chalked up seven tackles for
20 yards in loss and one sack. He also recov-
ered a fumble. Was named to the MIAA
Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll.
In 2000:
Received second team all-MIAA honors after leading
the Ichabods with six sacks for 44 yards in loss - third best in con-
ference. Also recorded team-high 11 tackles for loss. Overall had
29 tackles with 15 solo stops, three forced fumbles and three fum-
ble recoveries starting all 11 games.
In 1999:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Named to the all-city and all-district team each of
the last two seasons at Berkner High. State champion wrestler in
1999. Named to all-district team.
Personal:
Born June 1, 1980. Son of John and Janie Taylor.
Majoring in marketing and finance.
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TacklesUT AT Tot PBU TFL S/YL FF FR INT
2000 15 14 29 0 11/57 6/44 3 3 0
2001 12 23 35 0 7/20 1/1 0 1 0
Totals 27 37 64 0 18/77 7/45 3 4 0
BEN THURSBY
6-1, 270, REDSHIRT FRESHMAN, OL
AUBURN, NEB./HUMBOLDT HS
At Washburn:
Enters the season as the back-
up at left tackle.
In 2001:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
An honorable mention all-
state selection following his junior and senior
seasons. Also received all-conference honors
and first team all-area defense accolades.
Personal:
Born Feb. 19, 1983. Son of Don
and Barbara Thursby. Majoring in criminal justice.
DAVID TOMASSI
5-11, 180, SENIOR, DB
MISHAWAKA, IND./OTTAWA UNIV.
At Washburn:
Could see some time on spe-
cial teams for the Ichabods and in the defen-
sive backfield.
In 2001:
Participated in two games as a jun-
ior.
In 2000:
Recorded one solo tackle against
Southwest Baptist on homecoming.
In 1999:
Appeared in one game for the ’Bods.
In 1998:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Transfer from Ottawa University. Graduate of Penn
High School in Mishawaka, Ind. Was on Penn’s back-to-back state
championship teams in 1995 and 1996.
Personal:
Born on May 14, 1977. Son of David Tomassi. Majoring
in history.
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1999 0 0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0
2000 1 0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0
2001 0 0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0
Totals 1 0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0
ADAM TOBY
6-1, 265, SOPHOMORE, OL
CENTRALIA, KAN./CENTRALIA HS
At Washburn:
A versatile offensive lineman
who can play a couple of positions.
In 2001:
Played in two games for the
Ichabods on the offensive line.
In 2000:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Was named all-league offen-
sive guard and honorable mention defensive
end after senior season. Was also a member of
the all-conference academic team.
Personal:
Born on Oct. 27, 1981. Son of Bill and Brenda Toby.
Majoring in business.
TIM WATTS
6-4, 270, JUNIOR, OL
TOPEKA, KAN./HAYDEN HS
At Washburn:
Returns to the offensive line
as the only starter back from the 2001 season
who started all 10 of 11 games. Named one of
the 2002 team captains.
In 2001:
Appeared 10 games for the
Ichabods at right tackle. He received honor-
able mention all-conference honors and he
was named to the MIAA Commissioner’s
Academic Honor Roll.
In 2000:
Appeared in all 11 games for the Ichabods backing up
the starting offensive line.
In 1999:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
Garnered all-league, all-city and Class 4A all-state
honors at Hayden High. He was the starting center on basketball
team.
Personal:
Born Dec. 19, 1980. Son of David Watts and Sharon
Lallman. Majoring in political science.
JEFF WIMPY
6-1, 195, SENIOR, DB
TULSA, OKLA./BETHANY
At Washburn:
Made an immediate impact in
the defensive secondary starting the last 10
games of the season.
In 2001:
Finished fifth on the team in tackles
recording 48 including 21 solos stops. Also
recorded five tackles for 19 yards in loss, one
sack, one interception, four pass break-ups
and two forced fumbles.
Background:
A transfer from Bethany College where he was a
two-year letterman for the Swedes and started as a sophomore.
He was an all-conference selection and he picked off four passes.
He also played baseball. At Berryhill High School, he was a two-
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time all-conference member and played in the East vs. West all-
star game. He was an all-state honorable mention selection. Also
played baseball where he was an all-conference, all-Metro and
team MVP as a senior. Was also a member of the National Honor
Society.
Personal:
Born Jan. 7, 1981. Son of John and Martha Wimpy.
Majoring in education.
DEREK YOUNG
6-6, 250, SENIOR, DE
KANSAS CITY, MO./RAYTOWN HS
At Washburn:
Made the move from the
defensive line to the offensive line before the
2001 season.
In 2001:
Played in seven games on the offen-
sive line. Was named to the MIAA
Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll.
In 2000:
Collected 24 tackles including 13
solo stops and was second on the team with
nine tackles for 39 loss yards. Also had two sacks and two fumble
recoveries.
In 1999:
Played in 10 games, collecting 18 tackles, 10 solo. Also
recorded two sacks, a pass break-up and recovered a fumble.
In 1998:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background:
A three-year starter who was named all-conference
at Raytown High. Was a Kansas City all-metro selection. Handled
the punting chores for the team. Also played basketball.
Participated in the Metro Classic.
Personal:
Born Aug. 5, 1979. Son of Michael and Joy Young.
Majoring in general business.
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1999 10 8 18 1 4/20 2/14 0 1 0
2000 13 11 24 0 9/39 2/17 0 2 0
Totals 23 19 42 1 13/59 4/28 0 3 0
ANDRE ZANDEVAKILI
5-9, 185, SOPHOMORE, RB
GARLAND, TEXAS/BERKNER HS
At Washburn:
Will be in the rotation this
season at halfback for the Ichabods.
In 2001:
Played in 10 games as a redshirt car-
rying the ball 12 times for 56 yards. Also
picked up two receptions for 19 ayrds and one
touchdown against Southwest Baptist.
In 2000:
Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Background: Named honorable mention all-
district and an athletic scholarship winner from the U.S. Army.
Personal: Born on Sept. 2, 1981. Son of Amir and Ligia
Zandevakili. Majoring in business.
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Rushing No. Yds Avg TD Long Rec. Yds Avg TD Long
2001 12 55 4.6 0 16 2 19 9.5 1 10
Totals 12 55 4.6 0 16 2 19 9.5 1 10
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ZEB AUSTIN
6-2, 200, FRESHMAN, TE
LIBERAL, KAN./LIBERAL HS
Background:
Was an all-conference selection at linebacker fol-
lowing his senior season and he placed third and sixth at the state
wrestling tournaments . He also took part in the 2002 Shrine
Bowl.
Personal:
Born on July 15, 1984. Son of Bobby and Patricia
Austin. Majoring in accounting.
ADAM AZELTINE
6-0, 170, FRESHMAN, P
OVERLAND PARK, KAN./BLUE VALLEY HS
Background:
Was named first team EKL at wide receiver and
punter as well as first team all-Sun county at punter and second
team all-Sun county at wide receiver. He was named Johnson
County all-star punter and an honorable mention all-state selec-
tion punter.
Personal:
Born on April 3, 1984. Son of LeRoy and Mary Lou
Azeltine. Majoring in political science.
Junior Tim Watts makes a block against
Missouri Western. Watts was voted team
captain and started 10 of 11 games last
season.
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CHRIS BROWN
5-10, 185, FRESHMAN, RB
KANSAS CITY, MO./NORTH KANSAS
CITY HS
Background:
Was named team’s Most Valuable Player and team
captain.
Personal:
Born March 29, 1984. Son of Ruth Knox. Undecided
on major.
MARQUETIS BURGESS
5-10, 165, FRESHMAN, WR
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA./PALM BEACH
LAKES CHS
Background:
Was named second team all-state in football and
first team all-Palm Beach County in basketball. He averaged near-
ly 165 all-purpose yards per game for the Rams and averaged 21
yards per kickoff return and 19 yards per punt return.
Personal:
Born on Oct. 29, 1982. Son of Angela Williams.
Majoring in secondary education. His uncle James Burgess played
for the University of Miami Hurricanes from 1993-96 and the San
Diego Chargers from 1997-98.
RYAN CLARY
6-5, 250, FRESHMAN, OL
VALLEY CENTER, KAN./VALLEY CENTER HS
Background:
Was a first team all-conference selection following
his season senior and was also received honorable mention 5A all-
state accolades at Valley Center where they ran the conference
table. He was a three-time lettermen. Valley Center recorded a 32-
5 record during Clary’s four-seasons on the team.
Personal:
Born on June 20, 1984. Son of Steve and Linda Clary.
Undecided on major. His sister Lisa plays softball at Wichita State.
ZAC CLIFTON
6-1, 225, FRESHMAN, LB
LIBERAL, KAN./LIBERAL HS
Background:
As a 2000 graduate from Liberal High School, he
received the Iron Man award and was an all-conference selection.
He went to Seward County, where they do not have football and
was an athletic trainer.
Personal:
Born Nov. 25, 1981. Son of Ronald and Betty Clifton.
Majoring in excercise physiology.
TERRELL COBB
5-11, 215, FRESHMAN, LB
BOYNTON BEACH, FLA./SANTA LUCES HS
Background:
He participated in the Outback Bowl All-Star game
and was an all-district and all-conference choice as a senior.
Personal:
Born Oct. 15, 1982. Son of Lionel and Lavern Cobb.
Undecided on major. His father Lionel played football at Eastern
Kentucky.
JOSHUA COVAL
5-10, 175, SOPHOMORE, QB
DODGE CITY, KAN./DODGE CITY CC
Background:
At Dodge City Community College, he started the
last four games at quarterback for the Conquistadors. At Dodge
City High School, he snapped three records and was named hon-
orable mention all-conference.
Personal:
Born on Feb. 28, 1983. Son of Loren and Kathleen
Coval. Majoring in education.
AARON DEKOSKY
6-0, 185, FRESHMAN, K
OVERLAND PARK, KAN./BLUE VALLEY
NORTHWEST HS
Background:
Was named to the all-EKL team as a senior at
place kicker. He made 7 of 9 attempts hitting his longest attempt
of 40 yards. He led the league in field goals and set the school
record for field goals, field goal percentage and longest field goal.
He was also 18 of 20 in point after attempts. He was a four-year
letterman in tennis and was a member of the honor roll all four
years.
Personal:
Born on May 26, 1983. Son of Robert and Deborah
DeKosky. Majoring in business. His grandfather Milton Padway
played football and ran track at the University of Wisconsin.
JOHN DROWNS
6-3, 205, FRESHMAN, DE
KANSAS CITY, MO./PARK HILL SOUTH HS
Background:
Was a three-year lettermen gaining all-conference
selection at tight end following his junior season and all-confer-
ence accolades at defensive end following his senior season. As a
senior he recorded 15 tackles, six quarterback pressures leading
the team with seven sacks. He also forced two fumbles, recovering
one and recorded six tackles for loss. He has recorded a 3.95 GPA
and a three-year choice as the football team’s Mr. Academic and
a four-year overall academic lettermen.
Personal:
Born on Sept. 29, 1983. Son of Mike and Linda
Drowns. Majoring in business.
BRET DUBBERT
5-7, 175, FRESHMAN, RB
OVERLAND PARK, KAN./BLUE VALLEY
NORTHWEST HS
Background:
Was the team captain and an honorable mention
all-sate selection. He was also named all-Johnson County, all-con-
ference and all-sun county. He was a member of the National
Honor Society.
Personal:
Born on Jan. 24, 1984. Son of Dan and Natalie
Dubbert. Undecided on major.
DAN EGERMAYER
6-2, 240, SOPHOMORE, LB
OMAHA, NEB./MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY
Background:
Redshirted at Ol’ Miss as a freshman. At Westside
High School in Omaha, he was an all-conference and all-state
honorable mention selection and he placed fourth and fifth in
state track in the hurdles.
Personal:
Born Dec. 4, 1981. Son of George and Jean Egermayer.
Majoring in biology.
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GRANT GOULD
6-4, 205, FRESHMAN, LB
TOPEKA, KAN./HIGHLAND PARK HS
Background:
Was the Defensive Player of the Year on the Topeka
all-City team last fall recording 143 tackles. He was also a first
team all-Centennial League selection on offense at tight end and
on defense at linebacker gaining honorable mention all-5A hon-
ors on defense. He also played quarterback for the Scots. Gould is
a three-sport athlete at Highland Park also participating in
wrestling and baseball, the latter he will also play at Washburn.
Personal:
Born on Oct. 15, 1983. Son of Doug and Connie
Gould. Majoring in pre-dental.
BRIAN GOOD
6-4, 210, FRESHMAN, DE
SALINA, KAN./SALINA SOUTH HS
Background:
Played both tight end and defensive end for the
Cougars.
Personal:
Born on Feb. 15, 1984. Son of Donald and Margery
Good. Majoring in engineering.
ADAM GRIESS
6-1, 220, FRESHMAN, DE
OVERLAND PARK, KAN./BLUE VALLEY
NORTH HS
Background:
Was a three-year starter at Blue Valley North High
School where he was named second team all-conference at defen-
sive end and twice named honorable mention all-conference at
offensive line.
Personal:
Born on June 10, 1983. Son of Robert and Carol
Griess. Majoring in business.
TRENTON HEARN
6-1, 190, FRESHMAN, RB
LANCASTER, TEXAS/LANCASTER HS
Background:
Was a three-year starter at Lancaster High School
where he rushed for 300 yards and one touchdown as a sopho-
more. As a junior, he tallied a district-tops 1,500 yards and 19
touchdowns en route to all-district honors. As a senior, he rushed
for 1,600 yards, which led the district and 25 touchdowns.
Personal:
Born on Sept. 11, 1984. Son of Bobby and Ernestine
Hearn. Undecided on major.
JIM HOLLAND
6-5, 240, FRESHMAN, OL
PITTSBURG, KAN./PITTSBURG HS
Background:
Was a two-way starter for Pittsburg High School at
offensive tackle and defensive end. He gained first teal all-confer-
ence honors and was a all-state selection honorable mention
choice. A 2002 Kansas Shrine Bowl game participant.
Personal:
Born on April 21, 1984. Son of John and Betsy
Holland. Undecided on major.
KYLE KABRIEL
5-11, 235, FRESHMAN, DE
WAMEGO, KAN./GARDEN CITY CC
Background:
At Wamego High School, we was an all-conference
choice at defensive end and an all-state honorable mention selec-
tion.
Personal:
Born Jan. 14, 1983. Son of Randy and Monica Kabriel.
Majoring in pre-pharmacy.
SHAWN KUSZAK
6-0, 200, JUNIOR, LB
TOPEKA, KAN./BUTLER COUNTY CC
Background:
At Topeka West High School, he was a 1999
Honorable Mention All-Conference and All-City. Transferred to
Washburn from Butler County.
Personal:
Born March 7, 1982. Son of Teresa Kuszak. Majoring
in athletic training.
JOSEPH LEIKER
5-11, 190, FRESHMAN, DB
TOPEKA, KAN./HAYDEN HS
Background:
Was a all-league selection on offense and two-time
choice on defense for the Wildcats. He was a second team all-city
choice as and honorable mention all-state as a senior. Also named
all-city as a junior. A state qualifier in track as a senior and an all-
league defensive team choice in basketball.
Personal:
Born June 22, 1983. Son of Ronald and Janet Leiker.
Undecided on major. Cousin Dan Wilson played football for the
Ichabods from 1998-2001.
CHRIS LOCHWOOD
6-1, 230, FRESHMAN, LB
TOPEKA, KAN./SEAMAN HS
Background:
Played football and ran track at Seaman High
School.
Personal:
Born on March 10, 1984. Son of Steven and Susan
Lochwood. Majoring in computer science.
PAT MACK
6-5, 220, FRESHMAN, OL
OMAHA, NEB./MILLARD NORTH HS
Background:
Was a two-time letterwinner at Millard North High
School as his team finished 11-1 and won the district champi-
onship. He was received first team all-district, second team all-
metro and a super all-State honorable mention selection.
Personal:
Born on Nov. 11, 1983. Son of Bill and Desese Mack.
Undecided on major.
CHRIS MCCANN
5-9, 180, FRESHMAN, RB
LIBERAL, KAN./LIBERAL HS
Background:
Rushed for 1,456 yards on 205 carries averaging
7.1 yards per carry and 24 touchdowns. He was a Kansas Football
Coaches Association and
Topeka Capital-Journal
5A all-State
selection as well as an all-conference choice. The Capital-Journal
also named McCann to its third team all-class all-state team and
participated in the 2002 Kansas Shrine Bowl game.
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Personal:
Born on May 10, 1984. Son of Larry McCann and Nina
Holmes. Majoring in criminal justice.
BEN MEYER
5-11, 205, FRESHMAN, DE
TOPEKA, KAN./WASHBURN RURAL HS
Background:
He was a three-year letterman for the Junior Blues’
football squad and a four-year academic letterman. He was an All-
City honorable mention pick following his senior season and a sec-
ond team All-Centennial League choice at center as well.
Personal:
Born Sept. 12, 1983. Son of Tom and Paula Meyer.
Majoring in business law.
MARCUS MILLER
5-7, 150, FRESHMAN, WR
TOPEKA, KAN./SHAWNEE HEIGHTS HS
Background:
Was a 5A all-state and all-city selection at defen-
sive back last season for the T-Birds. He was an unanimous all-
Centennial League selection as a receiver and return specialist
and a first team choice on defense. As a senior, he caught 41 pass-
es for 726 yards and carried the ball 14 times for 154 yards scor-
ing 12 touchdowns.
Personal:
Born on March 7, 1984. Son of Gerald Miller and Ruby
Banks. Majoring in psychology.
TAURENCE MINIKWU
5-11, 205, FRESHMAN, LB
MIAMI, FLA./HIALEAH-MIAMI HS
Background:
Was named team captain his senior season and
led them in tackles following his junior and senior campaigns.
Also received team’s defensive MVP award.
Personal:
Born Jan. 27, 1984. Son of Victor Minikwu and Vivian
Kelsey. Majoring in either law or education.
MARLON MONTGOMERY
6-1, 190, FRESHMAN, LB
RAYTOWN, MO./RAYTOWN HS
Background:
Was named first team honorable mention all-con-
ference and a two-year letterwinner.
Personal:
Born April 23, 1984. Son of Willie and Alma Bland.
Undecided on major. His first cousin Travian Smith has been a
member of the Oakland Raiders since 1998 and he played colle-
giately at Oklahoma.
BOBBY NELSON
5-8, 175, FRESHMAN, DB
DESOTO, TEXAS/DESOTO HS
Background:
Recorded 116 tackles including 64 solo stops with
six for loss and six sacks in 14 games. He forced two fumbles
recovering two picking off four passes. On special teams he
blocked three field goals and three extra points. He was the team
captain for the Eagles and a first team all-district selection at free
safety.
Personal:
Born on Jan. 4, 1984. Son of Demarco and Beverly
Lynn. Majoring in computer science.
NICHOLAS NYP
5-11, 190, FRESHMAN, LB
WICHITA, KAN./VALLEY CENTER HS
Background:
He was a three-year starter who finished his career
with more than 200 tackles. He was a first team all-conference
pick at offensive line and second team all-conference selection at
linebacker. His senior season, he was named the team’s defensive
player of the year and a first team all-Chisolm League choice and
received Kansas Coaches Association 5A All-State accolades.
Personal:
Born on Dec. 6, 1983. Son of Randy and Susan Nyp.
Majoring in business.
MICHAEL ODUPITAN
6-0, 175, FRESHMAN, WR
LAKE WORTH, FLA./LAKE WORTH HS
Background:
Was a second team all-area selection recording 44
catches for 700 yards as a senior and participated in the all-star
game at the Outback Steakhouse Bowl Game. He was also a “Fab
Five” basketball selection as one of the top five players in the area.
Personal:
Born Dec. 12, 1982. Son of Josephine Odupitan.
Majoring in Education.
JERELL PFANNENSTIEL
6-0, 185, FRESHMAN, WR
GARDEN CITY, KAN./GARDEN CITY HS
Background:
Was a three-year starter at quarterback at Garden
City High School, but will move to wide receiver for the Ichabods.
He was a two-year all conference selection and quarterbacked
Garden City to the 1999 state championship. Was named the
team’s MVP as a senior. Also played guard on Garden City’s con-
ference championship basketball team as a junior.
Personal:
Born on Aug. 12, 1983. Son of Jim Pfannenstiel and
Sharla Avila. Undecided on major.
JEFF SCOTT
6-3, 200, FRESHMAN, TE
LENEXA, KAN./SHAWNEE MISSION
WEST HS
Background:
Was an 6A all-state tight end at Shawnee Mission
West catching 25 passes for 449 yards. He was a first team all-
conference and all-county on offense at tight end and on defense
he gained second team all-state, second team all-conference and
second team all-county honors at defensive end.
Personal:
Born on Sept. 7, 1983. Son of Robert and Debbie Scott.
His father played football at Kansas State from 1971 to 1973.
Majoring in criminal justice.
BRETT SHARP
6-1, 185, FRESHMAN, DB
KANSAS CITY, MO./PARK HILL SOUTH HS
Background:
Was named second team all-conference at quar-
terback and honorable mention at tight end. He was also team
captain as a senior year.
Personal:
Born on June 25, 1983. Son of Dan Sharp and Loretta
Curran. Majoring in psychology. His brother Kyle won two football
national championships at Northwest Missouri.
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SAM SISSOM
5-11, 185, FRESHMAN, WR
KANSAS CITY, MO./WINNETONKA HS
Background:
Was a fist team all-conference selection in three
sports at Winnetonka High School in football, basketball and
baseball. He was also an all-Northland choice in all three sports.
He will play baseball for the Ichabods as well.
Personal:
Born Sept. 5, 1983. Son of Dan and Bonnie Sissom.
Undecided on major.
HENRY TALLEY III
6-0, 180, FRESHMAN, DB
KANSAS CITY, MO./PARK HILL SOUTH HS
Background:
Was a two-year member of the all-conference first
team as well as a two-time all-district selection and two-time all-
Metro selection. As a three-year starter he recorded 31 receptions
for 641 yards and four touchdowns. He averaged 19.4 yards per
punt return for his career taking one back for a touchdown. On
defense he recorded 14 career interceptions returning one for a
touchdown gaining two blocked punts. As a junior, he recorded
nine interceptions.
Personal:
Born on Sept. 4, 1983. Son of Henry and Debroah
Talley. Majoring in business.
ANDY TERHUNE
6-1, 180, FRESHMAN, K
MAPLE HILL, KAN./ST. MARY’S HS
Background:
Was named first team all conference following his
junior and senior seasons at kicker and also received all-state hon-
ors the same two seasons. He was also all-conference in baseball
as a junior.
Personal:
Born on June 1, 1983. Son of Randy and Kim Terhune.
Majoring in biology. His grandfather, Les Kelly played football for
the Ichabods from 1955 to 1959.
JUSTIN THOMPSON
6-4, 265, FRESHMAN, OL
RAYTOWN, MO./RAYTOWN HS
Background:
Was a two-time honorable mention all-conference
selection on the defensive line and was named to the second team
all-conference squad on the offensive line as the team captain as
a senior. He is also the captain of Raytown’s track and wrestling
team.
Personal:
Born on July 6, 1983. Son of Michael Thompson and
Pamela Thompson-Fithen. His cousin Derrick Pierce played foot-
ball for Washburn graduating in 1993. Majoring in criminal jus-
tice.
CORY TINKLIN
6-5, 235, FRESHMAN, DE
SABETHA, KAN./SABETHA HS
Background:
Received 2001 Big 7 League all-conference hon-
ors on offense and defense and was a first team all-4A State selec-
tion on the offensive line. Participated in the 2002 Kansas Shrine
Bowl Game. As a junior he received honorable mention all-confer-
ence honors on defense. An accomplished wrestler as well, he fin-
ished fifth at the state wrestling tournament following his senior
season and qualified for state as a junior.
Personal:
Born on July 9, 1984. Son of George and Lynn Tinklin.
Majoring in criminal justice. He father played football at Highland
Community College.
STEVE TOTH
5-11, 170, FRESHMAN, DB
KANSAS CITY, MO./PARK HILL SOUTH HS
Background:
Was named honorable mention all-conference at
defensive back leading the team in tackles during his senior sea-
son. He also led the team in tackles as a junior receiving honor-
able mention accolades again.
Personal:
Born on July 5, 1983. Son of Frank Toth and W. Doris
Lawrence. Undecided on major.
FORREST WILLIAMS
6-1, 190, SOPHOMORE, LB
DALLAS, TEXAS/OTTAWA UNIVERSITY
Background:
A transfer from Ottawa (Kan.) University where he
played nickleback and on special teams. At North Dallas High
School, he was a second team all-district pick at strong safety fol-
lowing his junior and senior years after leading the team in tack-
les both seasons with 112 as a junior and 97 as a senior. Also
recorded five interceptions as a junior and was an honorable men-
tion all-district choice in basketball his junior and senior seasons.
Personal:
Born on Dec. 26, 1982. Son of Neely and Mattie
Blackman. Undecided on major.
PHIL WOODRUFF
6-2, 190, FRESHMAN, P
WAMEGO, KAN./ROCK CREEK HS
Background:
A two-sport athlete at Rock Creek High School who
played running back, linebacker and punter. Also played basket-
ball. Was selected as honorable mention 3A All-State at punter.
He rushed for 200 yards and a touchdown against St. Mary’s as a
senio in a 29-14 win.
Personal:
Born July 10, 1984. Son of Tim and Marilyn Woodruff.
Undecided on major.
The captains for the 2002
season are (top row) junior
defensive end Eric Taylor,
junior defensive tackle
Michael Kitchener,
sophomore linebacker
Larry Schembri, (bottom
row) junior quarterback
Tyler Schuerman and junior
right tackle Tim Watts.
