the 2008 Football Program Guide — Printable PDF

the 2008 Football Program Guide — Printable PDF

From the Head Coach’s desk:
The inaugural season of Thunder football was a period of learning,
growth, ups-and-downs, and proud accomplishments. We truly
experienced a little bit of everything during our debut season. Clearly,
the foundation of the Thunder football program was established and
our student-athletes and coaches are ready to continue building the
tradition during the 2008 season.
Last year, we were competitive through a strong effort in every contest.
Our performance made the conference members take notice and
understand that it will only be a short time before Thunder football will
be a contender every year.
Several players earned postseason honors for 2007. Quarterback Joe
Plinski and lineman Davarquez “Chevy” Wheeler were named to the
All-Conference Team, and Wheeler was also named to the NJCAA AllRegion 13 Team for his outstanding play as a defensive lineman. Five
other players were named Honorable Mention to the All-Conference
Team: Eric Augustin, Jasmon Watkins, Maurice Morris, Taylor Hanson,
and Antwoine Shelton.
Our plan is to move the program forward during the 2008 campaign.
The commitment by our returning players in the off season has been
tremendous. We expect returning starters Taylor Hanson, Dominick
Schmitz, Jasmon Watkins and Antwoine Shelton to provide veteran
leadership. We have a talented recruiting class that we expect will make
a sudden impact on our team and league, including Kyle Grimm, Kris
Adams, and Ronald Sellers. Incoming transfers Kyle Hall and Keith
Lofgren will be counted on to make plays early and often this season.
Our roster is talented, and we look forward to seeing who will step up
during practice, at games, and in the classroom.
Coach David Wilson will coordinate the defense that finished third in
the conference statistics last season. Coach Courtney Walters will
prepare the defensive backs and special teams units. Coach Scott
Antonutti returns as our offensive coordinator.
Optimism is high for the second season of Thunder football. We know
the support of the community and college will continue, and for that
we thank you.
— Coach DeLeon
2008 Football Schedule
Date
Fri., Aug. 29
Sat., Sept. 6
Sat., Sept. 13
Sat., Sept. 20
Thu., Sept. 25
Sat., Oct. 4
Sat,. Oct. 11
Fri., Oct. 17
Thu., Oct .23
Sat., Nov. 1
Sat., Nov. 8
Opponent
Central Lakes College
Minnesota State Community & Technical College/Fergus Falls
Minnesota West Community & Technical College
Rochester Technical & Community College
Itasca Community College
Northland Community & Technical College
Ridgewater College
Mesabi Range Community & Technical College
Vermilion Community College
Playoffs: State Semifinals
State Championship
Site
at St. Cloud State University
HOME at Bromberg Field
at Worthington
HOME at Bromberg Field
at Grand Rapids
HOME at Bromberg Field
at Willmar
HOME at Public Schools Stadium
at Ely
TBA
at St. Cloud
Time
11:00 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
12 Noon
2:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
Thunder Football Coaching Staff
Tony DeLeon
David A. Wilson, Jr.
Scott Antonutti
Courtney Walters
Head Coach
Second year
Esko, Minnesota
Hometown: Zolfo Springs, Florida
M.Ed., Southwest State University
B.S., Mayville State University
A.A., Vermilion Community College
Minnesota Community College
Conference Hall of Fame inductee
Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator
Second year
Cloquet, Minnesota
Hometown: Merritt Island, Florida
M.S., University of Central Florida
B.A., University of Central Florida
Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator
Second year
Esko, Minnesota
Hometown: Esko, Minnesota
M.S., Bemidji State University
B.S., Valley City State University
A.A., Hibbing Community College
Assistant Coach/Defensive Backs
Second year
Duluth, Minnesota
Hometown: Sebring, Florida
B.S. Candidate
Athletic Directors
College Administration
– Anita Hanson (Football,
Volleyball, Softball)
– Jen MacKay (Women’s and
Men’s Basketball)
– Larry Anderson, President
– Sister Therese Gutting,
Vice President of
Academic Affairs
– Elliot Skurich,
Director of Fiscal Operations
Athletic Trainer
Matt Johnson
Alicia Lagarde
Student Assistant
Princeton High School
Zimmerman, Minnesota
Freshman
Liberal Arts major
Student Assistant to Head Coach
Second year
Wrenshall High School
Wrenshall, Minnesota
A.A, Itasca Community College
Nursing Major, FDLTCC
– Vicki Ketchum
Intercollegiate Athletics at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
offers intercollegiate athletic programs as
part of the student activities and student life
program on campus. Student-athletes work
hard to establish a winning tradition and a
reputation for excellence in the classroom, on
the playing fields, and in the community.
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
currently offers opportunities in these sports:
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Football
Women’s Softball
Women’s Volleyball
Women’s Basketball
Men’s Basketball
League Affiliation
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
competes at the National Junior College
Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III level
and strongly adheres to the philosophy of
NJCAA Division III mission to create and provide opportunities for student participation in
athletic activities. Athletic scholarships are
not awarded at the NJCAA Division III level.
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is
a member of the Minnesota College Athletic
Conference that currently includes 17 two-year
institutions throughout Minnesota. Member
colleges include:
• Fond du Lac Tribal and Community
College
• Anoka Ramsey Community College
(Cambridge-Coon Rapids)
• Central Lakes College (Brainerd-Staples)
• Northland Community and Technical
College (Thief River Falls-East Grand
Forks)
• Rochester Technical and Community
College
• Vermilion Community College (Ely)
• Rainy River Community College
(International Falls)
• Minnesota West Community and
Technical College (WorthingtonPipestone-Canby)
• Mesabi Range Community and
Technical College (VirginiaEveleth)
• Itasca Community College
(Grand Rapids)
• Hibbing Community College
• Minnesota State Community and
Technical College (Fergus FallsDetroit Lakes)
• Ridgewater College (WillmarHutchinson)
• Century College (White Bear
Lake)
• St. Cloud Technical College
• Minneapolis Community and Technical
College
• Dakota County Technical College (Apple
Valley-Rosemount)
Facilities
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
completed construction of the Lester Jack
Briggs Cultural Center that includes
gymnasium space, locker rooms, weight
room and fitness center, classrooms and
offices. Football and softball use established
fields and stadiums near the campus. All
playing fields have a reputation for excellent
groundskeeping and first-class playing
surfaces. Volleyball and basketball are played
in the new Lester Jack Briggs Cultural Center.
For further information
If you are a student-athlete currently
considering attending Fond du Lac Tribal and
Community College and would like to receive
information regarding student athlete
participation in the football program and
admission to the college, contact Head Coach
Tony DeLeon at (218) 879-0792 or
tdeleon@fdltcc.edu.
Proud Sponsors of Thunder Athletics:
2008 Football Program Guide is published by Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College copyright 2008
Public Information Department
Tom Urbanski, Director
Ruth Cleveland, Student Assistant
Graphic Design by Bonnie Wenborg,
Wenborg Graphic Design, Carlton, MN
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is
accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of
the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools. For additional information regarding
accreditation, assessment, and other areas related
to academic accountability, contact the
Commission at (312) 263-0456, or view the
website at www.ncacihe.org.
Cover photo by Tom Urbanski
Roster and game photos by Wes Vork, Cloquet, and
Tom Urbanski
Printed by Arrowhead Printing
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committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in
employment and education opportunity. No person
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2008 THUNDER FOOTBALL ROSTER
Marc Young
1 WIDE RECEIVER
Jasmon Watkins
2 DEFENSIVE BACK
Ricardo Mahone
3 DEFENSIVE BACK
Wade Mahoney
4 DEFENSIVE BACK
Southfield Lathrup High School
Detroit, Michigan
Freshman
5-9 • 165 • 5-8-90
Business Management major
Southern High School
Louisville, Kentucky
Sophomore
6-3 • 220 • 4-29-86
Liberal Arts major
Mundy’s Mill High School
Atlanta, Georgia
Sophomore
6-4 • 210 • 8-31-88
Fitness and Health major
Hardee Senior High School
Plant City, Florida
Freshman
6-0 • 165 • 10-20-88
Liberal Arts major
Terry Thomas
5 QUARTERBACK
Marshall Little
6 WIDE RECEIVER
Jayquon Gandy
7 RUNNING BACK
Kyle Hall
8 QUARTERBACK
Sumner Academy
Wyandotte County, Kansas
Freshman
6-3 • 200 • 2-16-90
Liberal Arts major
Anson High School
Ansonville, North Carolina
Freshman
6-4 • 180 • 1-28-90
Law Enforcement major
Hardee High School
Wauchula, Florida
Freshman
5-11 • 180 • 7-31-88
Liberal Arts major
Lincoln High School
Esko, Minnesota
Freshman
6-3 • 195 • 4-19-89
Liberal Arts major/Exercise
Science
Keith Lofgren
9 WIDE RECEIVER
Ben Dvorak
10 KICKER
Ivonte Clopton
11 DEFENSIVE BACK
Kristofer Loney-Adams
13 WIDE RECEIVER
Lincoln High School
Esko, Minnesota
Sophomore
6-0 • 190 • 12-18-87
Liberal Arts major
Lincoln High School
Esko, Minnesota
Freshman
5-7 • 185 • 2-14-88
Liberal Arts major
Southern High School
Louisville, Kentucky
Freshman
6-1 • 220 • 7-19-85
Liberal Arts major
Barnum High School
Barnum, Minnesota
Freshman
5-10 • 165 • 4-14-90
Liberal Arts major
Dustin Hjelle
17 DEFENSIVE LINE
Vladimir Brik
20 WIDE RECEIVER
Kyle Voltzke
21 WIDE RECEIVER
Sean Soukkala
22 DEFENSIVE BACK
Home School
Saginaw, Minnesota
Sophomore
6-1 • 205 • 5-20-88
Law Enforcement major
Madison Memorial High School
Madison, Wisconsin
Freshman
6-0 • 170 • 3-17-90
Liberal Arts major
Cloquet Senior High School
Cloquet, Minnesota
Sophomore
6-0 • 175 • 11-6-88
Law Enforcement major
Carlton High School
Carlton, Minnesota
Freshman
5-8 • 160 • 5-19-90
Business/American Indian Studies
major
Benjamin Karon
23 DEFENSIVE BACK
David Johnson
24 DEFENSIVE BACK
Jesse Trimble
26 RUNNING BACK
Xavier Cosey
30 DEFENSIVE BACK
Denfeld High School
Duluth, Minnesota
Sophomore
5-8 • 165 • 1-22-89
Liberal Arts major/Firefighter
Denfeld High School
Duluth, Minnesota
Sophomore
6-0 • 165 • 8-17-88
Business major
Coon Rapids High School
Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Freshman
5-8 • 185 • 12-11-89
Liberal Arts major/Education
Minneapolis Washburn
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Freshman
5-10 • 190 • 11-30-89
Nursing major
Kevin Rosin
32 RUNNING BACK
David Palmi
35 RUNNING BACK
Ryan Defoe
36 DEFENSIVE LINE/KICKER
Antwoine Shelton
42 LINEBACKER
Ashland High School
Ashland, Wisconsin
Freshman
5-6 • 190 • 8-29-88
Law Enforcement major
Lincoln High School
Esko, Minnesota
Freshman
5-7 • 175 • 7-31-89
Geographic Information
Systems major
Cloquet Senior High School
Cloquet, Minnesota
Sophomore
6-2 • 210 • 7-7-88
Liberal Arts major
Duncanville High School
Lancaster, Texas
Sophomore
5-10 • 225 • 9-12-87
Liberal Arts major/Sports
Management
Ronald Sellers, Jr.
45 DEFENSIVE LINE
Jordan Meyers
51 OFFENSIVE LINE
Nick Stein
52 CENTER/DEFENSIVE END
Garett Olson
53 DEFENSIVE LINE
Anson High School
Wadesboro, North Carolina
Freshman
6-2 • 264 • 9-28-87
Fitness and Health major
Lincoln High School
Esko, Minnesota
Freshman
5-10 • 230 • 2-09-90
Law Enforcement major
Cloquet Senior High School
Cloquet, Minnesota
Freshman
6-2 • 240 • 4-11-88
Law Enforcement major
Wrenshall High School
Wrenshall, Minnesota
Freshman
6-2 • 220 • 2-1-88
Liberal Arts major
Kyle Grimm
55 LINEBACKER
Cameron Madison
56 DEFENSIVE LINE
Dan Lyke
60 DEFENSIVE LINE
Dominick Schmitz
64 DEFENSIVE LINE
Barnum High School
Barnum, Minnesota
Freshman
6-1 • 210 • 11-27-88
Law Enforcement major
Fort Meade High School
Fort Meade, Florida
Freshman
6-0 • 215 • 11-17-88
Law Enforcement major
Blue Earth Area High School
Le Sueur, Minnesota
Freshman
6-2 • 194 • 12-31-88
Fitness and Health major
Lincoln High School
Esko, Minnesota
Sophomore
6-0 • 245 • 7-11-89
Law Enforcement major
Frederick Burns
65 OFFENSIVE LINE
Jared Guerrero
66 DEFENSIVE LINE
Justin Brown
67 OFFENSIVE LINE
Frank Miller
68 DEFENSIVE/OFFENSIVE LINE
Ashland High School
Ashland, Wisconsin
Freshman
5-6 • 270 • 10-15-89
Liberal Arts major
Denfeld High School
Duluth, Minnesota
Freshman
6-1 • 195 • 8-5-90
Liberal Arts major
Sapulpa High School
Sapulpa, Oklahoma
Freshman
6-5 • 325 • 11-27-83
Law Enforcement major
Denfeld High School
Duluth, Minnesota
Freshman
5-11 • 250 • 9-13-89
Law Enforcement major
Taylor Hanson
71 DEFENSIVE LINE
Seth Johnson
73 OFFENSIVE LINE
John Gokee, III
74 OFFENSIVE LINE
Joshua Miron
75 OFFENSIVE/DEFENSIVE LINE
Lincoln High School
Esko, Minnesota
Sophomore
6-5 • 250 • 2-27-88
Liberal Arts major
Proctor High School
Proctor, Minnesota
Freshman
5-9 • 230 • 3-19-90
Liberal Arts major
Bayfield High School
Red Cliff, Wisconsin
Freshman
6-5 • 330 • 5-10-88
Liberal Arts major
Princeton High School
Princeton, Minnesota
Freshman
6-4 • 260 • 11-2-87
Law Enforcement major
Justin Newago
76 OFFENSIVE LINE
Mike Allen
79 OFFENSIVE LINE
Erik Napier
84 WIDE RECEIVER/KICKER
Steve Lyke
88 WIDE RECEIVER
Bayfield High School
Red Cliff, Wisconsin
Freshman
5-10 • 220 • 1-6-87
Nursing major
Madison Memorial High School
Madison, Wisconsin
Freshman
5-11 • 210 • 11-11-89
Liberal Arts major
AlBrook High School
Saginaw, Minnesota
Freshman
6-2 • 170 • 2-6-90
Liberal Arts major
Floodwood High School
Brookston, Minnesota
Freshman
6-5 • 180 • 1-9-90
Business major
Tyler Mendenhall
Dan Higgs
91 OFFENSIVE/DEFENSIVE LINE 99 DEFENSIVE END
Lincoln High School
Des Moines, Iowa
Freshman
5-10 • 289 • 6-18-87
Electric Utility Technology major
Two Harbors High School
Two Harbors, Minnesota
Freshman
6-1 • 215 • 1-19-88
Law Enforcement major