GERRICK McPHEARSON MARIO MERRILLS

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2002 Terrapins
GERRICK
McPHEARSON
38
Cornerback
5-11 • 190 • Fr.-RS
Columbia, Md. (Howard HS)
On McPhearson: Second-year defensive back who
worked with the scout team a year ago … will work to
provide depth in a defensive backfield that enters the
season with some new faces … listed as the backup on
Domonique Foxworth’s side entering fall camp … had
the second-best improvement in strength index among
cornerbacks between 2001 and 2002 … earned Iron Terp
distinction with a 662 strength index … timed at 4.47 in
the 40-yard dash and recorded a 38 1/2-inch vertical on
spring testing day.
2001 (Freshman): Redshirt season.
High School: A 2001 graduate of Howard High School
in Ellicott City, Md. … as a senior, rushed 117 times for
825 yards, caught 10 passes for 228 yards, and scored 11
touchdowns … on defense, totaled 43 tackles and two
interceptions … as a junior, rushed for 1,423 yards and
scored 18 touchdowns … was named Associated Press
Small School all-state honorable mention as a defensive
back as a senior … named to SuperPrep’s all-region team
… a preseason Mid-Atlantic all-region choice by PrepStar
… played his final season of prep ball at Howard High
School after transferring from the Cardinal Gibbons School
in Baltimore ... was also recruited by Boston College and
Virginia ... high school coach was Vince Parnell.
Personal: Gerrick Harold McPhearson was born December 29, 1983 … son of Kim and Gerrick McPhearson
… majoring in letters and sciences … father played
MARIO
MERRILLS
8
Tailback
5-10 • 197 • Fr.-RS
Columbia, Md. (Wilde Lake HS)
On Merrills: Speedy tailback who will likely see the field
in some capacity in ‘02 … adds another home run threat
to the Terp backfield … enters fall third on the depth chart
… a quiet, hard-working player who got better and better
as his first year with the program progressed … odds-on
favorite to man kick returning duties this year … returned
six kicks for 163 yards (27.2 average) in this year’s spring
game … also rushed 12 times for 48 yards … dangerous in
open space … highest strength index of any tailback (713)
… an Iron Terp … timed at 4.49 in the 40-yard dash.
2001 (Freshman): Redshirt season … named offensive
scout team Player of the Year for his efforts on the practice
field.
High School: A 2001 graduate of Wilde Lake High School
in Columbia, Md. … one of the fastest Division I prospects
in the state of Maryland (4.37 in the 40) ... rushed for 1,743
yards and 21 touchdowns as a senior … on defense, totaled
74 tackles, eight pass breakups, six TFLs, two sacks, one interception and one fumble recovery … selected to play in
the allfirst All-Star Game following his senior season and
returned a kickoff 81 yards for a touchdown to lead the Metro
all-stars to victory …. had a 313-yard rushing performance
as a senior against Long Reach, scoring on touchdown runs
of 83, 65, 45 and 64 yards … highly decorated player as a
senior in 2000, earning SuperPrep All-American honors in
the “athlete” category … also earned consensus all-state
honors from the Associated Press in addition to being named
Gatorade Maryland State Player of the Year ... a Baltimore Sun
All-Metro first team and Washington Post All-Met honorable
mention pick as a running back … a preseason Mid-Atlantic
all-region choice by PrepStar … was a second team Baltimore Sun All-Metro selection as a junior in 1999, totaling
1,050 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns ... was also recruited
by Penn State ... high school coach was Douglas DuVall.
Personal: Mario Eduard Merrills was born January 23,
1983 … son of Shirley and Albert Merrills … a letters and
sciences major.
DEREK
MILLER
84
Tight End
6-8 • 257 • Fr.-RS
Carlisle, Pa. (Boiling Springs HS)
On Miller: Tight end who enters his second season in
the program with a chance to earn playing time in passing situations with the graduation of Matt Murphy …
big target with strong pass-catching skills … brings an
added dimension with his ability to get downfield and
stretch defenses … has added a needed 17 pounds to
his frame since the fall of 2001 and continues to work on
getting stronger … will compete with Ryan Flynn for the
number two spot behind Jeff Dugan.
BSHS to the district playoffs and a 9-1 overall record in 2000,
equaling the most wins by the school in 49 years … named
to the All-Sentinel All-Star team as a tight end/defensive
end … was a three-way first team All-Mid-Penn League
selection, earning recognition as a tight end, defensive end
and placekicker … also named second team all-league as
a punter … selected team most valuable player as a senior
… runs a reported sub-4.7 40-yard dash and has benched
320 pounds ... is also an outstanding baseball player (first
base) ... was also recruited by Boston College.
Personal: Derek A. Miller was born June 10, 1983 … son of
Connie and Jon Miller … majoring in letters and sciences.
MICHAEL
MILLER
35
Linebacker
6-0 • 225 • Fr.-HS
Aberdeen, Md. (Aberdeen HS)
On Miller: First-year linebacker who enrolled in the spring
and participated in spring drills … seeing work at middle
linebacker.
High School: A three-year letterwinner and 2001 graduate of Aberdeen High School in Aberdeen, Md. … played
fullback and linebacker … team captain as a senior who
earned first team all-county recognition … named to the
I-95 Challenge senior all-star team … named Harford
County Athlete of the Year in 2000 by the Aegis newspaper
… also competed in wrestling and baseball … regional
champion and finished fifth in the state as a junior grappler
… high school coach was Joe Harbert.
Personal: Michael Joseph Miller was born January 7, 1983
in Havre de Grace, Md. … the son of Phil and Dottie Miller
… a Maryland Distinguished Scholar semifinalist as a prep
… member of National Honor Society and the Spanish
Honor Society … majoring in biology.
High School: A 2001 graduate of Boiling Springs (Pa.)
High School … played tight end and defensive end as a
senior … helped his team allow just 9.6 points per game
on defense in 2000 … totaled 123 tackles (51 solos) and
21 sacks in addition to catching 25 passes for 423 yards and
five touchdowns … set school career records by a tight
end for receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns … is
the Bubblers’ first-ever Division I football signee ... helped
DEFENDING ACC CHAMPIONS • 2002 MARYLAND FOOTBALL
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SCOOTER
MONROE
25
Wide Receiver
6-2 • 194 • Sr.-3V
Abingdon, Md. (John Carroll HS)
On Monroe: Athletic, speedy receiver with
good size who enters fall atop the depth
chart at wide receiver … a “big-play” type
receiver with outstanding potential and the
ability to stretch a defense … the most
experienced player of this year’s
receiving corps and the unit’s
lone senior … has played in 32
games in his career … 31 career
receptions … an Iron Terp with a
38-inch vertical jump.
2001 (Junior): Saw action in
all 11 games with two starts
… also played in the Orange
Bowl … finished fourth on the
team with 14 receptions for a
career-high 229 yards ... (vs. TSU)
made two catches for 54 yards ... had
the team’s longest reception of the day,
good for 42 yards ... (vs. FSU) had two receptions for 22 yards ... (vs. Duke) totaled
two catches for 50 yards ... had a 35-yard
catch, the team’s longest of the day ... (vs. UVa)
had just one catch for 15 yards, but it came on a
critical 3rd-and-9 situation in the second quarter ...
(vs.WVU) hauled in one pass for 32 yards ... the 32yard catch was the team’s longest of the game ...
(vs. UNC) hauled in his second career touchdown
reception ... the touchdown catch was from five
yards out and pushed the Terrapin lead out to
16-7 ... finished the contest with two grabs
for 16 yards.
captain ... earned All-America honors from PrepStar ... also
was an honorable mention prep All-American by USA Today
... rushed for 1,000 yards as a junior and senior ... starting
tailback in Baltimore TD Club All-Star Game where he ran for
214 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries ... also played
a strong corner on defense during his junior and senior
seasons, collecting 77 solo tackles, 34 assists and five interceptions ... returned three picks for touchdowns ... all- state
defensive back as a senior ... featured in PrepStar Magazine
in August 1998 ... called a“quiet leader” by high school coach
Bill Mackley ... helped team to 8-2 records and conference
runner-up finishes in each of final two seasons ... Baltimore
Sun All-Metro first team as a senior, second team as a junior
... earned All-Harford County honors three straight seasons
... was twice an All-MIAA pick ... member of the Baltimore
TD Club’s Super 22 and the Big 33 Sporting Times first
team as a junior and senior ... career statistics include
478 carries for 3,558 yards ... 7.4 yard average and 33
touchdowns ... 54 catches for 886 yards and
two touchdowns ... 721 yards and two
TDs on kickoff returns ... 612 yards and
three TDs on punt returns ... also was
an all-league standout in baseball ...
honor roll student.
Personal: Hun Warren Monroe was
born April 11, 1981 ... son of LaVerne
and Hun Monroe, Sr. ... majoring in communications … interned this past year
with WJLA-TV (Ch. 7) in Washington, D.C.
… a Maryland scholar-athlete in 2001.
Career Statistics
Receiving
G-GS
Rec
Yds
Avg
TD
LP
1999
10-0
2000
11-10
2001
11-2
Career 32-12
3
14
14
31
80
179
229
488
26.7
12.8
16.4
15.7
1
0
1
2
72
51
42
72
Kick Ret.
G-GS
Ret
Yds
Avg
TD
LP
10-0
11-10
11-2
32-12
3
10
0
13
48
145
0
193
16.0
14.5
0.0
14.8
0
0
0
0
27
20
0
27
1999
2000
2001
Totals
2000 (Sophomore): Appeared in all 11
games while making 10 starts at the wide
receiver position … finished tied for sixth on the
team in receptions (14) … averaged 12.8 yards per catch
… had three catches each vs. West Virginia and Georgia
Tech … season-high 65 receiving yards in opener vs.Temple
… one of the Terps‘ primary kickoff returners who had 10
returns for 145 yards.
1999 (Freshman): Played in 10 of 11 games as a true freshman … three catches for 80 yards including a 72-yard TD on
his first major college reception, against Western Carolina
… it was Maryland’s second-longest pass play of the year
… three kickoff returns for 48 yards … one of three true
freshmen to earn a letter.
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High School: A four-year letterman and 1998 graduate
of John Carroll High School in Bel Air, Md., where he was a
standout tailback … was a four-year starter and two-year
2002 MARYLAND FOOTBALL • DEFENDING ACC CHAMPIONS
NICK
NOVAK
46
Placekicker
6-0 • 189 • So.-1V
Charlottesville, Va. (Albemarle HS)
On Novak: Starting placekicker who entered fall 2001
battling for a job and now begins his second season as one
of the top young kickers in the country … transformed the
Terp kicking game from an inexperienced question mark at
the start of last year into one of the top units in the ACC …
has a strong leg and good accuracy … has worked hard in
the offseason to improve even more upon his consistency
and leg strength … handles placekicking and kickoff duties
(could draw a challenge from Brooks Barnard).
2001 (Redshirt Freshman): Starting kicker in all 11 games
plus the Orange Bowl … was 16-of- 25 on field goals for
a 64 percent success rate … missed just one of his 42 PATs
on the season … an honorable mention All-ACC selection
... also second-team Freshman All-America by The Sporting
News ... connected on 12 of his last 14 field goals to close
out the season ... two of the kicks were from 50 yards or
longer and four were from at least 40 yards ... the only two
misses were from 50 yards out vs. Duke, which hit the right
upright, and the 62-yard attempt vs. Clemson ... finished
one field goal shy of the Maryland single-season record of
17 ... his 41 PATs set a new single-season record at Maryland
... led the team in scoring with 89 points, the highest total
ever by a Terp freshman kicker ... ranked 15th
in Division I-A in field goals per game (1.45)
and 29th in scoring (8.09 ppg) ... (vs. CU) had
a stellar game, going three-for-four on field
goal attempts ... his only miss was from 62
yards at the end of the first half and fell
just a yard short ... (vs.TSU)
finished a perfect 4-for4 on field goal attempts
... two of the field goals were from
long range, one from 50 yards to end the
first half and one from 46 yards out ... (vs.
FSU) made a career-long 51-yard field goal
with no time remaining in the first half ...
his first attempt was from 56 yards and
was just short, but got the chance to kick
again after a roughing the kicker penalty
on FSU ... also was a perfect 4-for-4 on
extra points ... (vs. Duke) tied a schoolrecord with eight PATs ... also kicked
a 23-yard field goal ... missed from
50 yards out to end the first half by
hitting the left upright ... had plenty
of distance on the 50-yard attempt
... (vs. GT) had a game which changed
his season and possibly his career as he
finished the game with two field goals
and two extra points ... came up with
one of the plays of the year, kicking
a then career-long 46-yard field
goal to force overtime at the
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end of regulation of a Thursday night matchup on ESPN …
previous long was 33 yards ... kept his focus on the kick after a
high snap ... earned ACC Specialist of the Week honors for his
efforts ... also connected on a 26-yard field goal in overtime
that proved to be the game-winning score ... (vs. UVa) was
2-for-3 on field goal attempts including makes from 25 and
33 yards out ... also was a perfect 5-for-5 on PAT attempts
... the 33-yard field goal was the longest of his career at the
time ... (vs. WFU) made the first two field goals of his career
(from 27 and 29 yards).
High School: A three-year letterwinner and 2000 graduate
of Albemarle High in Charlottesville, Va. ... three-year varsity
starter as a placekicker and punter ... two-time first team
all-state choice, capturing the honor as a sophomore and as
a senior ... was 13 of 14 on field goal attempts his final two
seasons, including a career long of 50 yards as a senior ...
was a two-time all-district and All-Daily Progress selection ...
named to the school’s all-academic team three times.
Personal: Nicholas Ryan Novak was born August 21, 1981
... son of Julie and Bob Novak ... college major is kinesiology
… parents are both professors at Purdue and were at Virginia when Novak prepped … a Maryland scholar-athlete
Career Statistics
Kicking
2001
G-GS
XP-A
FGM-FGA
Lg
Pts
11-11
41-42
16-25
51
89
ONNIE
ONWUEMENE
80
Wide Receiver
6-0 • 194 • So.-RS
Silver Spring, Md.
(Good Counsel HS/Frostburg State)
On Onwuemene: Speedy transfer who could find himself
in the mix in the fall … first year playing football at Maryland after spending his first two years at Frostburg State
(did not play any sports) … excelled in both track and
football as a prep … came on in the spring game, leading
all receivers with four receptions for 117 yards including a
50-yard touchdown … an Iron Terp with a 38-inch vertical
jump and a 671 strength index.
High School: A one-year letterwinner and 1999 graduate
of Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in the Washington,
D.C. metro area … was a wide receiver and special teams
performer … team went 7-3 in his lone season playing
football … a two-year letterwinner and All-Met performer
in track & field (indoor and outdoor) … WCAC triple jump
champion in 1998 who competed as a hurdler.
Personal: Onochie Peter Onwuemene was born July 16,
1981 in Washington, D.C. … son of Josephine Onwuemene
… majoring in economics … member of the International
Students Association and Black Student Union … president
of the Political Science Club and a U.S. National Achievement
Award winner in 1999.
RICH
PARSON
22
Wide Receiver
5-10 • 174 • So.-1V
Newark, Del. (Newark Academy)
On Parson: One of the true surprises of last season …
began last spring trying his hand at tailback and finished 2001 as a contributor
and a player to watch in the future at
wide receiver … has steady hands
and good speed … will compete
for even more playing time
this year … came on at
the end of the year as
a reliable kickoff and
punt returner …
will likely compete
to resume those
duties
this
season … will
see time as a
slot receiver.
2001 (Freshman):
Appeared in all
11 regular season
games and the Orange Bowl … had
11 receptions for
156 yards … also
returned 17 kicks
for 375 yards and five
punts for 25 yards …
one of four true freshmen to see playing time ... top
offensive contributor among
the team’s true freshman
... played more and more
as the year progressed
... finished 64th in Division I-A in kickoff returns
with a 22.1
average ... (vs. NCSU) had career-highs in receptions (three)
and receiving yards (80) ... the 80 yards receiving led the
team ... caught a pass over the middle for a career-long 64
yards before he was stripped at the goal line ... also returned
five kickoffs for 123 yards and handled the punt return duties
for the first time ... (vs. Duke) rushed two times for 39 yards
including a 31-yard scamper ... the 31-yard run was the longest of his career ... also caught one pass for nine yards ... (vs.
GT) had just two catches for 23 yards, but had the game’s
most important reception with his 17-yard grab that set up
the game-tying field goal at the end of regulation ... the 17yard catch was, at that time, the longest of his career ... (vs.
UNC) made his first career reception (seven yards).
High School: A four-year letterwinner and 1999 graduate
of Newark (Del.) High School ... a four-year varsity starter
who rushed for 3,188 yards in his career while helping Newark High to a Delaware record four consecutive appearances
in the state championship game ... as a senior, rushed for
1,320 yards and 14 touchdowns ... rushed for 710 yards as a
junior when he was an honorable mention all-state selection
on a 12-0 state championship winning team ... was a twotime 1,000-yard rusher during his career, totaling 1,060
yards as a sophomore in 1996 when he earned first team
all-league and second team all-state accolades ... was the
first freshman ever to start at defensive back in Newark High
history ...was an honorable mention USA Today All-American
... also earned first team all-state and first team All-Blue Hen
Conference (Flight A) honors after leading team to a 12-0
record and a second consecutive state title in ‘98 ... played
on teams that compiled an aggregate record of 43-5 and
played in the state championship game all four seasons ...
was a first team all-state selection in track (4x100 relay) as
a sophomore … was also recruited by Syracuse, Michigan
State and Nebraska out of high school ... high school coach
was Butch Simpson.
Personal: Richard Wayne Parson was born May 16, 1980
... son of Kim and Wayne Parson … majoring in letters and
sciences.
Career Statistics
Receiving G-GS
Rec
Yds
Avg
TD
LP
11-0
11
156
14.2
0
64
Kick Ret. G-GS
Ret
Yds
Avg
TD
LP
2001
11-0
17
375
22.1
0
29
Punt Ret. G-GS
Ret
Yds
Avg
TD
LP
5
25
5.0
0
12
2001
2001
11-0
AKIL
PATTERSON
91
Defensive Tackle
6-3 • 294 • Fr.-RS
Frederick, Md. (Frederick HS)
On Patterson: Second-year player who could work his way
into playing time with continued improvement … has good
size … enters fall listed as the backup at defensive tackle
behind Randy Starks … showed strong pass-rushing ability
in the spring game with four sacks.
High School: A 2001 graduate of Frederick (Md.) High
School … a three-year starter at defensive tackle who
also saw action on the offensive line ... as a senior in 2000,
was named Associated Press honorable mention all-state as
a defensive linemen in addition to pulling down first team
All-Central League honors for the second consecutive year
… a first team all-area selection by the Frederick Post ...
named the top lineman in Frederick as a junior … a preseason Mid-Atlantic all-region selection by PrepStar ... was
also one of the top wrestlers in the state.
Personal: Akil Sadiki Patterson was born January 23, 1983
… son of Rhonda and Keith Patterson … majoring in government and politics ... is interested in a career in politics.
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BRUCE PERRY
longest of Perry’s career ... rushed for 67 yards on 13 carries
(5.2 average) and a touchdown ... was selected the player of
the game for Maryland by ABC ... (vs. Duke) had 79 rushing
yards on 13 carries in limited action ... led the team with six
catches for 62 yards ... scored the Terps’ second touchdown
on a 12-yard run in the first quarter ... (vs. GT) was held under
100 yards for the first time in the season, rushing for 49 yards
Tailback
on 18 carries ... caught five passes, though ... (vs. UVa) finished
with 143 yards on 25 carries and a touchdown ... also caught
5-9 • 196 • Jr.-2V
a career-high eight passes for 51 yards ... (vs. WVU) posted a
Philadelphia, Pa.
31-carry, 153-yard performance ... rushed for one touchdown
while also catching two passes for 28 yards ... (vs.WFU) turned
(George Washington HS)
in the second-best rushing performance in Maryland history
On Perry: Fourth-year junior and All-America candidate with a career-high 276 yards on 30 carries ... was named
who enters the season as a player to watch at both the ACC Offensive Back of the Week for his efforts ... the 276
conference and national levels … ACC Offensive Player of yards trails only LaMont Jordan’s 306 yards gained
the Year in 2001 … candidate for the Doak Walker Award vs. Virginia in 1999 in the Maryland record book ...
after working his way into becoming a finalist for the honor scored two touchdowns on the day on long runs of
as a sophomore … missed spring due to a stomach strain 80 and 50 yards ... the 80-yard scamper was the first
suffered prior to the Orange Bowl … a quick, explosive play of the game for the Terps on offense and was
tailback who is surprisingly powerful … combines quick the longest run by a Terp since Jordan had a 90feet, a strong burst, breakaway speed and excellent open- yard run vs. Virginia in ‘99 ... his 276 yards
field moves … when healthy, hits holes hard and is always were the most ever vs.Wake Forest,
a threat to go the distance … always seems to finish plays breaking the old mark by South
falling forward … added weight in the offseason to help Carolina’s George Rogers, who
improve his late-season endurance … proved to be a po- ran for 237 yards in 1978 ...
tent receiver out of the backfield in the second half of the (vs. EMU) ran for 133 yards on
season when the opposition’s focus became stopping the just 16 carries ... reached the
Maryland rushing attack … a preseason second team All- century mark before halftime
American and first team All-ACC as chosen by The Sporting for the second straight week
News … also selected by TSN as the fourth-best tailback ... scored a career-best three
in the country … a preseason first team All-American touchdowns ... (vs. UNC) turned
selection by Lindy’s and a third team by Athlon and heads after his first career start
Collegefootballnews.com … also ranked by Lindy’s as the ... ran for 116 yards on 21 carries
(5.5 yards per carry) ... continued
best running back in college football.
to get better and better as the
2001 (Junior): Starter in all 11 regular season games and game went on ... totaled 70 yards
the Orange Bowl ... rushed 219 times for 1,242 yards and 10 in the second half at an impressive
touchdowns ... finished second on the team in receiving with 7.8 yards per attempt.
40 receptions for 359 yards and a pair of TDs … ACC Offensive
Player of the Year … was the first non-senior to win the 2000 (Sophomore): Redshirt season.
award and is just the first Terrapin to ever win the prestigious
award … named a second-team All-American by Football 1999 (Freshman): Saw action in seven games as
News ... a 2001 finalist for the Doak Walker Award, given to a true freshman … was No. 3 in Maryland’s tailback
the nation’s top running back … one of a record-tying seven rotation … averaged 6.5 yards per carry, toting 30 times
Terps to earn first-team All-ACC honors ... finished the season for 195 yards … long carry was 43 yards … eight carries
ranked 19th in the NCAA in rushing yards per game (112.9) for 93 yards vs. Western Carolina … 7 for 47 the following
... also ranked among the nation’s leaders in all-purpose week against West Virginia … caught one pass for nine yards
yards per game (ninth/156.2) and scoring (69th/6.55 ppg) in the West Virginia game.
... averaged 5.7 yards per carry and had 12 touchdowns ...
became the only sophomore in Maryland history to have five High School: Graduated in 1999 from George Washington
consecutive 100-yard efforts ... with his 64 yards on 10 carries High School in Philadephia, Pa. ... rushed for 1,041 yards and
in the first half of the WVU game, it snapped a streak of three 12 touchdowns while playing in the wing T offense as a senior,
straight 100-yard outings by halftime ... was just the fifth his only season at Washington ... averaged 9.9 yards per carry
Terp to crack the 1,000-yard plateau in a season ... (vs. NCSU) ... had four touchdowns (two coming on punt returns) on just
ran for 91 yards on 21 carries ... also caught five passes out seven touches in one game his senior season ...returned three
of the backfield for 35 yards including a clutch fourth-down punts for touchdowns, including one of 79 yards ... earned Allconversion on the team’s final drive that he caught as he was America honors from PrepStar ... was named the Philadelphia
falling backwards toward the sideline ... (vs. CU) led the Terps Offensive Player of the Year by the Philadelphia Inquirer and
with 90 rushing yards on 21 carries ... also caught three passes first team All-Met by the Philadelphia Daily News ... he also
for 37 yards including the game-breaking score to put the was named first team all-state and first team all-area, and
Terps ahead 24-6 ... (vs. FSU) led the Terps in receiving with was a finalist for state Player of the Year honors ... was sesix catches for 70 yards ... had the team’s longest pass play lected to play in the city all-star game ... was an honorable
on the day when he raced 38 yards on a swing pass to set mention USA Today All-American and a SuperPrep all-region
up a Maryland touchdown ... the 38-yard reception was the choice ... helped Washington to a 10-1 record and a spot in
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Doak Walker
Award Candidate
Career Statistics
Rushing
Net
Avg
TD
LP
1999
7-0
30
195
2000
Redshirt season
2001
11-11 219
1,242
Career 18-11 249 1,437
G-GS
6.5
0
43
5.7
5.8
10
10
80
80
Receiving
Yds
Avg
TD
LP
1999
7-0
1
9
2000
Redshirt season
2001
11-11
40
359
Career 18-11
41
368
9.0
0
9
9.0
9.0
2
2
38
38
G-GS
Att
Rec
the semifinals of
the postseason playoffs ...
transferred to Washington for
his senior season after playing
his sophomore and junior seasons
at Cardinal Dougherty High School ...
attended West Catholic High School as a
freshman ... ran a 10.4 100 meters at the AAU
Junior Nationals.
Personal: Bruce Perry was born March 22, 1981 ... son of
Kevin and Robin Perry ... majoring in criminal justice.
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MATT
POWELL
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Offensive Tackle
6-4 • 319 • Fr.-RS
Ft. Washington, Md. (Oxon Hill HS)
On Powell: Young player who started the spring at guard
but has since moved to tackle … is listed third on the depth
chart at right tackle.
High School: A 2001 graduate of Oxon Hill (Md.) High
School … started at offensive tackle and recorded a teamhigh six pancake blocks as a senior … two-year team
captain … as a senior in 2000, was named second team
Associated Press Big School all-state, second team All-Met
by the Washington Post and first team All-Prince George’s 4A
League … also was named first team All-Gazette and first
team all-county by the Prince George’s Journal … named to
the Washington, D.C. Pigskin Club All-Metro team … second
team all-county by the PG Journal as a junior … a threeyear starter who played both ways during his prep career
… threw the shot put for OHHS’s track team … an honor
student ... high school coach was Clifton Haskins.
Personal: Matthew Devon Powell was born January 19,
1983 … son of Yvonne and Michael Powell … majoring
in letters and sciences.
DURRAND
ROUNDTREE
71
Defensive End
6-3 • 256 • Sr.-2V
Baltimore, Md. (Lansdowne HS)
On Roundtree: A physical force who had the most productive season of his career at defensive end a year ago
… one of the strongest players, pound-for-pound, in the
history of Maryland football … led defensive linemen in
every strength/athleticism category (bench press, clean,
squat, vertical jump and 40-yard dash time) after last year’s
testing … strength index of 831 is the highest of any player
at any position in school history (surpassing the record of
796 he set a year ago) … combines a 475-pound bench
press with a 740-pound squat, a 35-inch vertical jump, a
352-pound clean and jerk and a 4.63 time in the 40-yard
dash … showed speed, athleticism and an ability to get
into the opposition’s backfield a year ago.
High School: A 1998 graduate of Lansdowne High School ...
selected first team All-Baltimore County as a senior in 1997
... played both defensive end and fullback ... led the team
with eight sacks as a senior in addition to rushing for 351
yards and five touchdowns on just 57 carries ... played in the
Baltimore County Senior All-Star game and was selected to
the Mason-Dixon Shrine Classic ... as a junior in 1996, he led
the team to its first winning season in 10 years, registering
four sacks and rushing for 375 yards and two touchdowns ...
was selected first team All-Baltimore County as a linebacker
... also lettered in basketball and track ... high school coach
was Frank Meehan.
Personal: Durrand Antonio Roundtree was born February
16, 1980 ... son of Jewell Anderson and Duncan Roundtree
… has a son, Durrand Antonio Roundtree, Jr., born August
24, 1998 ... nicknamed “Tree” … majoring in criminology
and criminal justice.
2001 (Junior): Started every game but one at
defensive end ... finished the season with 27 tackles
(15 solo), five tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and a fumble
recovery … sack total was second best on the team
… had a team-high 12 quarterback hurries … (vs.
TSU) had a busy day, finishing with 1.5 sacks for minus
13 yards and two TFLs along with four total tackles ... (vs.
GT) finished with one sack and five tackles ... also had two
quarterback hurries ... (vs. UVa) recovered a fumble by UVa
quarterback Bryson Spinner in the first quarter ... also assisted on one tackle ... (vs. WFU) made three tackles before
leaving the game with a sprained ankle ... (vs. EMU) had
one sack for 11 yards ... also had three quarterback hurries
... (vs. UNC) had three tackles ... also had a sack and two
quarterback hurries ... the sack was almost a safety as he
downed Ronald Curry at the one-yard line.
2000 (Sophomore): A five-game starter at defensive
end who appeared in 10 games overall … totaled 22
tackles, including three for losses … registered four
quarterback hurries … opened the first two games as a
starting defensive end … also had starts vs.Wake Forest,
Duke and NC State … had a season-high seven tackles in
the Florida State game … also had four tackles each vs.
Temple and Clemson.
1999 (Redshirt Freshman): A six-game contributor
who recorded five tackles … three stops vs. Western
Carolina, two vs. West Virginia.
Career Statistics
Defense
G-GS
UT
AT
TT
1999
6-0
2000
10-5
2001 11-10
Career 27-15
2
15
15
32
3
7
12
22
5/0.8
22/2.2
27/2.5
54/2.0
Sacks
Int.
0-0 0.0-0
3-7 0.5-5
5-36 4.5-36
8-43 5.0-41
TFL
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
81
2002 Terrapins
KYLE
SCHMITT
72
Center
6-5 • 298 • So.-1V
Latrobe, Pa. (Derry Area HS)
On Schmitt: One of the young, talented players on an
offensive line that returns four starters and a good deal of
experience … was an integral part of the line as a redshirt
freshman a year ago as he served at the team’s top backup
… versatile and intelligent enough to play either guard
position or center … locked up the starting center position
with a strong spring and offseason … a tough player with
quick feet.
2001 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in all 11 games
and the Orange Bowl … the team’s top reserve on the
offensive line.
High School: A 2000 graduate of Derry Area Senior High
School in Latrobe, Pa. ... rated one of the top five linemen in
the state of Pennsylvania by the Big 33 Coaches Association
... capped his senior season by earning first team all-state
honors from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ... a PrepStar AllAmerican and an all-region choice by SuperPrep ... nominated to play in the Big 33 All-Star game
... was a two-time first team All-Greater
Alleghany Conference selection as an
offensive tackle ... two-way varsity
starter for three seasons ... entered
his senior season as a preseason All-American
by Street & Smith’s ...
also played basketball
... high school coach
was Greg Dorn.
was born August 12, 1981 ... son of Edward and Christine
Schmitt ... a letters and sciences major who plans to pursue a degree in education … a Maryland scholar-athlete
in 2000 and 2001.
MAURICE
SHANKS
HENRY
SCOTT
76
Defensive End
6-1 • 248 • So.-RS
Baltimore, Md. (Kenwood HS)
On Scott: Second-year player who walked on last season
and has impressed coaches since his arrival … started the
season at fullback last year but has moved to defensive end
… has drawn attention with his size and athleticism and
been mentioned as a player to watch down the road.
of Kenwood High School in Baltimore … team captain and
a second-team all-county selection as a defensive lineman
in 1999 … posted 65 tackles and 10 sacks as a senior …
posted 22 career sacks in his three years … also lettered
two years in basketball … averaged 8.6 points and 4.7
rebounds per game as a senior for a team that went 21-6
… an all-academic team selection.
Personal: Henry Daniel Scott was born September 23, 1982
in New York City … son of David and Laverne Gamble …
majoring in economics … enjoys drawing …
member of the Off the Wall art club
and the National Art honor society
… an International Baccalaureate
Diploma Graduate in high school
… lists his parents as the
people he most admires.
18
Wide Receiver
6-4 • 191 • So.-1V
Hampton, Va. (Phoebus HS)
On Shanks: Receiver in his third year who will be trying to
overcome an injury suffered at the end of last year … tall
receiver who could become a force with more consistency
and experience … tore the anterior cruciate and medial
collateral ligaments in his right knee in the “Scout Bowl”
prior to the NC State game … did not participate in spring
drills due to the injury.
2001 (Redshirt Freshman): Saw action in eight games
… caught three passes for 34 yards with a long of 17 … (vs.
Duke) played, but did not have any catches ... had a chance to
catch his first career touchdown, but he dropped it in the end
zone ... (at GT) caught one pass for 17 yards ... the 17-yard
grab was his longest of the season ... (vs. EMU) caught two
passes for 17 yards ... the two catches were the first of his
career ... also caught a two-point conversion.
of Phoebus High School in Hampton, Va. ... rated the No. 4
prospect in the state of Virginia by the Roanoke Times ... a
SuperPrep All-American who was rated No. 23 in the
nation among wide receivers ... was a first team
All-Hampton Roads choice after catching 27
passes for 380 yards as a senior in 1999 despite
a hamstring injury early in the season ... was
rated the No. 1 wide receiver in the Atlantic
Region and the No. 9 prospect overall in the
Atlantic Region by PrepStar ... was an allregion selection in the state as a junior.
Personal: Maurice Kelly Shanks was
born February 19, 1981 ... son of DaMita Jackson ... majoring in criminology
& criminal justice … a Maryland
scholar-athlete in 2001.
Personal:
Kyle Schmitt
Career Statistics
Receiving G-GS
2001
82
8-0
Rec
Yds
Avg
TD
Long
3
34
11.3
0
17

GERRICK McPHEARSON MARIO MERRILLS

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