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Football
2006
Getting to the Field
2006 Media Guide
Table of Contents
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Gladstone Ave.
Randall Rd.
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Marseillaise Pl.
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Evanslawn Ave.
Edgelawn Dr.
Orchard Road
Galena Blvd.
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Kenilworth Pl.
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Prairie Rd.
Getting to the Field (maps) . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside front cover
AU Quick Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside front cover
AU Media Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Head Coach Rich Duncan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Assistant Coaches and Support Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2006 Spartans Roundup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Official NCAA Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Player Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
2005 Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-19
Individual Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21
Team Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22
AU Honors and Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
AU Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
AU Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
This Is Aurora University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2006 and 2007 Game Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover
Calumet Ave.
Randall Rd.
Glenwood Pl.
Evanslawn Ave.
AU Quick Facts
P
P
Gladstone Ave.
AU Field
Edgelawn Dr.
Marseillaise Pl.
Gym
Southlawn Pl.
Randall Rd.
P
Calumet Ave.
P
P
Kenilworth Pl.
Prairie Road
The bottom map is an enlargement of the Aurora University area.
Football is played on AU Field.
Parking areas are depicted by a circled P.
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aurora, IL
Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1893
Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approximately 4,000
Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spartans
Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Royal Blue and White
Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Illini-Badger
National Affiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NCAA Division III
Field (Capacity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AU Field (1,750)
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca L. Sherrick
Director of Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Walsh
Athletics Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-5110
Athletics Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-7809
Head Football Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rich Duncan
Coach’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–5 (5-2 IBFC)
Assistant Coaches: . . . . . . . . Rob Erickson, Kevin Doherty,
Luke Cutkomp, Robbie Parry, Rob Bieritz, E.J. Jones,
Jason Wagner, Ryan Schrader and Joe Folliard
Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stevie Baker-Watson
2005 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Sports Information Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Kipley
Sports Information Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-7575
Sports Information Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-3826
AU Spartan Sports Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-3838
Pressbox Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-7838
On the cover: Offensive Lineman Nick Koch and
Defensive Back Austin Deer.
AU Media Outlets
Local Print
Aurora Beacon-News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 S. River, Aurora, IL 60506
Dave Parro, Sports Editor
630-844-5911
Fax: 630-844-1043
Kane County Chronicle . . . . . . . . 1000 Randall Rd., Geneva, IL 60134
Brian Schaumburg, Sports Editor
630-232-9222
Fax: 630-232-4962
Fox Valley Labor News . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.O. Box 4155, Aurora, IL 60507
Carter Crane, Editor
630-897-4022
Fax: 630-892-3873
Daily Herald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3805-A Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174
630-587-8623
Fax: 630-587-8639
Kendall County Publications . . . . . 222 Bridge St., Yorkville, IL 60560
630-533-7034
Fax: 630-533-7085
Oswego Ledger-Sentinel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Box #669, Oswego, IL 60611
630-554-8565
Fax: 630-554-7560
Regional Print
Chicago Tribune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60611
Metro Sports
312-222-3474
Fax: 312-828-9392
Chicago Sun-Times . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 N. Orleans, Chicago, IL 60654
College Sports
312-321-2247
Radio/TV
WSPY (107.1 fm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Broadcast Center, Plano, IL 60545
WFXV (TV-30)
630-552-1000
Greg Burks, Sports Director
Fax: 630-552-9000
Meet the Head Coach
RICH DUNCAN
Head Coach
Second Season
The 2006 football season appears very
promising for Aurora University as Head
Coach Rich Duncan looks to gain
success, along with comfort, in his
second season as the AU Head Coach.
Duncan came to AU from Loras
College in Iowa, where he served as the Offensive Coordinator
and Offensive Line Coach for the past four seasons.
Duncan also spent four seasons as Assistant Football
Coach at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville (UWP) from
1997 to 2000. He was Offensive Coordinator and Offensive
Line Coach for the Pioneers in 1997 and 1998, while serving
as UWP’s Defensive Coordinator his last two campaigns at
the school. Duncan was also the Pioneers’ Head Baseball
Coach. Prior to joining the UWP staff, Duncan was Assistant
Football Coach (offensive line and special teams) for Capital
University in Ohio from 1995 to 1997 and at the University of
Massachusetts-Lowell from 1992 to 1995. His players broke
20 offensive records at Capital, and set UMass-Lowell
rushing records for single game and season. He was also a
football intern for Manchester College in Indiana in 1991.
In addition, he served as the Assistant Athletic Director at
Capital, overseeing the administration of winter and spring
home athletic events.
Duncan is a 1990 graduate of Bethany College where he
earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology with teaching
certification. He earned his master’s degree in athletic
administration from Loras College in 2006.
Rich is married to Karen, and the couple has two children,
Molly and Jake.
Comcast (ch. 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 W. 5th Street, Naperville, IL 60563
630-552-1000
Wire Services
Associated Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60601
Sports Desk
312-781-0500
Fax: 312-781-1989
United Press International . . . . . 360 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60601
Sports Desk
312-781-1600
Fax: 312-781-1603
All requests for interviews should be made through
Brian Kipley, Director of Sports Information, at 630-844-7575.
Media should call in advance, as seating in the press area is limited.
AU Football
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Meet the Assistant Coaches
ROB ERICKSON
Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
Rob Erickson enters his second
season with the AU football program.
Erickson comes to AU from the
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point,
where he served as Defensive
Coordinator/Secondary Position Coach
in 2004 and as Secondary Position Coach
in 2003. Prior to that he was coaching at his alma mater,
University of Wisconsin —Platteville, where he served as
Outside Linebacker Coach (2002). Before his collegiate
coaching experience, Erickson spent two seasons at Stevens
Point Area Senior High (SPASH).
Erickson played four years of collegiate football at
University of Wisconsin —Platteville, where he served as
Team Captain (1999), was a four-year starter at free safety
and led the team in interceptions in 1997-1999. He played
high school football at SPASH.
Erickson earned a master’s degree in education in 2005
and a bachelor’s degree in education in 2003, both from
University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point.
Erickson and his wife, Kelly, have a daughter, Maya and a
son, Jared.
KEVIN DOHERTY
Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Kevin Doherty is in his fifth season
at AU and the second as the Spartans’
Offensive Coordinator. He returned to his
alma mater after serving as Quarterbacks
Coach at MacMurray College (2000-2001).
Prior to that, he was at Capital University
(1997-1999). He also spent one year at the University of
Dubuque in Iowa. Before joining the college ranks, he was at
Geneva High School (1995).
Doherty played football at St. Charles High School,
followed by serving as a two-year starter for the Spartans
at AU.
Doherty earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education
from AU in 1995. He also received a master’s in public
administration from the University of Illinois at Springfield,
in 2003.
Doherty, his wife, Amber, and son, Colin, reside in
St. Charles, IL.
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LUKE CUTKOMP
Special Teams/Defensive Line
Luke Cutkomp enters his second
season with the AU football program.
Cutkomp comes to AU from Carroll
College, where he served as Defensive
Line Coach for two seasons. He was
previously a Student Assistant Coach
at his alma mater, Wartburg College,
where he served as Defensive Line /Linebackers /Tight Ends
Student Assistant Coach.
Cutkomp was a tight end on Wartburg’s 1999 Iowa
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship team,
and he is a member of the American Football Coaches
Association. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in
elementary education from Wartburg College in 2003.
ROB BIERITZ
Defensive Backs
Rob Bieritz returns to the AU coaching
staff as Defensive Backs Coach. Prior to
his tenure as a coach at AU, Bieritz played
one season for the Spartans in 2004. In his
senior season, Bieritz was named IlliniBadger Second-Team All-Conference,
caught 48 passes for 815 yards and nine
touchdowns, including an 85-yard touchdown catch (tying a
school single game record).
JASON WAGNER
Offensive Line
Jason Wagner returns to the AU
coaching staff as Offensive Line Coach.
Prior to joining the Spartans, Wagner was
Assistant Football Coach at Coe College
for one season, where he assisted with
the offensive line. Previous to his stint
at Coe, Wagner spent six years at the
University of Wisconsin —Stevens Point, two as Assistant
Coach and four as a player. As a student-athlete at the
University of Wisconsin —Stevens Point, Wagner was an
offensive lineman, helping lead the Pointers to three WIAC
titles and two appearances in the NCAA National
Championship playoffs. Wagner was a two-time First-Team
All-Conference offensive lineman, a First- and Third-Team
All-Region selection and an All-American in 2000.
Wagner earned a bachelor’s degree in health promotions/
wellness from the University of Wisconsin—Stevens Point.
He earned his master’s degree in sports management from
California University of Pennsylvania in 2006.
He is married to Jen, a current ATI (Athletic and
Therapeutic Institute) Athletic Trainer at AU; the couple
resides in Yorkville, IL.
Meet the Assistant Coaches
E. J. JONES
Running Backs
JOE FOLLIARD
Wide Receivers
E.J. Jones returns to the AU coaching
staff as Running Backs Coach. Jones has
experience at the highest level — the
National Football League. From 1984 to
1987, Jones played for the Kansas City
Chiefs (1984-85), Chicago Bears (1986Injured Reserve) and Dallas Cowboys
(1987). A graduate of Kansas University with a bachelor’s
degree in communication, Jones was a three-year letter
winner as a Jayhawk.
RYAN SCHRADER
Defensive Backs
Ryan Schrader joins the AU coaching
staff as Defensive Backs Coach, primarily
working with the safeties. Schrader
returns to the AU football program,
having played from 2001-2004 under
Coach Jim Scott as a safety. In his career,
Schrader was a two-time captain. As a
senior, he was named “Mr. Spartan” as the 2004 football
Most Valuable Player, after recording 95 tackles, six tackles
for loss and five pass break-ups. He was named Illini-Badger
Football Conference All-Conference (Second Team), IBFC
Academic All-Conference and 2004 Academic All-District V
College Division Third-Team as a senior. As a junior he was
named First-Team Illini-Badger Football Conference.
Meet the
Student Managers
COLIN SMITH
Joe Folliard joins the AU coaching
staff as Wide Receivers Coach. Folliard
having played from 2001-2005. In his
career, Folliard was named 2005 ThirdTeam Football Gazette All-North Region,
Illini-Badger Football Conference Wide
Receiver of the Year and Illini-Badger Football Conference
First Team All-Conference. In his career, Folliard had 78
catches for 1,167 yards and 12 touchdowns, 30 carries for
157 yards and three touchdowns and six completions for 68
yards and three interceptions.
ROBBIE PARRY
Defensive Backs
Robbie Parry joins the AU coaching
staff as Defensive Backs Coach. Parry
having played two seasons (2004-2005). In
his career, Parry was named 2005
Preseason Second Team All-American
(D3football.com and Lindy’s), 2005 Football
Gazette Third-Team All-North Region, 2004 D3football.com
Honorable Mention All-American, 2004 Football Gazette
Second Team All-North Region, 2004 and 2005 Illini-Badger
Football Conference Defensive Back of the Year and IlliniBadger Football Conference First Team All-Conference. On the
field, he finished with 120 tackles, 36 pass break-ups and
seven interceptions.
Meet the
Athletic Trainers
SAM SPELLMAN
TERRY SMITH
Assistant
Athletic Trainer
ALLISON FITZGERALD
EMALEE LEHR
STEVIE BAKER-WATSON
Athletic Trainer
AU Football
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2006 Spartans Roundup
The 2006 Aurora University football team has a much
different make up than last season’s Spartans who finished
5-5 overall and 5-2 in the Illini-Badger Football Conference.
A much younger Spartans team will have to come together
under second-year coach Rich Duncan.
The keys for the 2006 Spartans will be the replacement
of nine defensive starters, effectively establishing the run
game and making plays on special teams. Duncan believes
this will be a much smoother process because this is his second year with many of the players. “Our kids will be more
comfortable and they know what is expected of them,” stated Duncan.
The defensive side of the football will see many new
faces getting playing time, that Duncan and Defensive
Coordinator Rob Erickson expect to be up tempo and force
pressure. With the loss of many key seniors from the 2005
season, Coach Duncan looks for players to fill the void.
Brandon McIntosh returns to AU for his senior season at
defensive end and will anchor the defensive line along with
sophomore defensive linemen Harvey Van Cleave III and
Marcus Goedken. Juniors John Dahman and Dominik
Chandler and freshman Pat Funk look to pressure opposing
quarterbacks as well.
Senior linebacker Chris McAndrew, who moved to linebacker after playing the three previous seasons at running
back, and junior linebacker Brent Baker (19.0 tackles, one
sack, one forced fumble), will be a key player in the defensive midfield. Freshmen Michael DeVries and Dave
Gesiakowski will vie for playing time harassing opposing
offenses. Senior Austin Deer (39.5 tackles) will lead the secondary with sophomore Matt Meyer; Juniors Eric Scott and
Nick Gniedziejko and freshman Tony Musaraca will join to
cause havoc in the defensive backfield along with Deer.
Like the defense, the offense is looking for players to
grasp opportunities and breakout seasons. With the loss of
senior quarterback Andrew Hornung due to injury, Duncan
will depend on a trio of freshmen quarterbacks to run the
AU offense. Matt McGary, Matt Nelleman and David Manny
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all will compete to see a good amount of playing time in
order to find the right man for the job. Protecting these
three young quarterbacks will be a strong group of offensive
linemen. In the mix for a starting job are returning starters
seniors Nick Koch (All-IBFC First Team) and Mike Murphy
Jr.. Also, sophomores Ryne Haberkorn, Don Robinson,
Casey Schmit and freshman John McBurrows look to help
give time to the young quarterbacks in the passing game.
The offensive linemen will open holes for a solid group
of running backs. Led by junior Brent Harner (63 yards on
29 attempts). Duncan believes the run game will be a huge
factor to this year’s team and will establish the physical style
of play AU has been known for over the years. Harner will be
joined by sophomore Dan DeBosschere and a group of
freshmen looking to prove that AU has a balanced attack on
offense. Those freshmen include Cody DeGrush, Ryne
Reder and Rick Howell. Senior Nick Paxson (159 yards on
30 attempts) will return as the Spartan’s fullback. Junior
Aaron Harmon (3 catches for 70 yards) will assume the role
of Tight End.
The group of young quarterbacks will be throwing to a
group of talented wide-receivers. Senior Danny Mackinson
(234 yards on 19 catches), junior Travis Paro (switching over
from running back) and sophomore Corey Cowan will do
their best to get open for their young quarterbacks. Also
looking to help in the receiving game, are freshmen Ryan
Milus, Zach Sitter and Aaron Snyder.
The Spartans special teams will have a new look as well
in 2006. Sophomore Mike Lund will assume the punting
duties and he will be joined by senior James Unger (19-27
pats). Freshmen Nate Rapp, Matt Kletti and Andrew Price all
are battling to handle the kickoff and field goals duties for
the Spartans.
The 2006 Spartans will look to turn their youthful exuberance into an Illini-Badger Football Conference championship and another trip to the NCAA Division III playoffs.
2006 Official NCAA Roster
NO. NAME
HT.
WT. YR.
POS. HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL
NO. NAME
HT.
WT. YR.
POS. HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL
1
James Unger
6’1”
175
Jr
K
Indian Head Park, IL/Lyons Township
60
Zack Steven
6’1”
290
Fr
OL
2
Aaron Harmon
6’4”
215
Jr
TE
Johnsburg, IL/Johnsburg
61
Brian Halwix
5’11” 230
Fr
OL
Fox Lake, IL/ Grant
3
Cody DeGrush
5’10” 185
Fr
RB
Morris, IL/Morris
62
Andrew Tillesen
6’3”
Fr
OL
Palm Harbor, FL/East Lake
4
Dan Dailey
5’6”
155 So
DB
Chicago, IL./Morgan Park
64
Harvey Van Cleave III 5’11” 225 So
DL
Morris, IL/Morris
5
Nate Rapp
5’9”
173
Fr
K
Bloomington, IL/Normal Community
65
Alex Bertrand
6’4”
315
Fr
DL
Peru, IL/Lasalle- Peru
6
Tony Musaraca
5’11” 175
Fr
DB
Sugar Grove, IL/Kaneland
66
Chris Hartman
6’0”
280
Fr
OL
Annawan, IL/Annawan
8
Rick Howell
5’8”
165
Fr
RB
Round Lake, IL/Grant Community
67
Eric Woosley
6’1”
260 So
OL
Villa Park, IL/Willowbrook
9
Miguel Delgadillo
5’8”
160
Fr
DB
McHenry, IL/McHenry West
68
Adrian Kibiersza
6’2”
270
Fr
OL
Des Plaines, IL/Maine West
10
Malcome Bennett
5’9”
190
Fr
DB
Chicago, IL/Longwood
69
Eric Rodriguez
5’11” 315
Fr
DL
Lyons, IL/Morton West
11
Michael Lund
6’0”
160 So
P
Lansing, IL/Thornton Fractional South
70
Mike Murphy Jr.
6’3”
305
Sr
OL
St. Charles, IL/Burlington Central
13
Mathew McGary
200
Fr
QB
Aurora, IL/West Aurora
71
Dominik Chandler
6’1”
250
Jr
DL
Mendota, IL/Mendota
14
Mathew Nelleman
6’2”
190
Fr
QB
Griffith, IN/Griffith
72
Don Robinson
6’0”
295 So
OL
Vero Beach, FL/Vero Beach
15
David Manny
6’0”
190
Fr
QB
St. Charles, IL/St. Charles North
74
John McBurrows
6’0”
280
Fr
OL
Monee, IL/Crete Monee
16
Matt Kletti
6’0”
195 So
K/P Menasha, WI/Kimberly
75
Nick Koch
6’3”
300
Sr
OL
Chebanse, IL/Clifton Central
18
Nick Gniedziejko
5’10” 175
DB
Mokena, IL/Lincoln Way East
76
Tom Sroka
6’0”
270
Fr
DL
Bridgeview, IL/Argo
19
Ryne Reder
5’7”
160
Fr
RB
Aurora, IL/Marmion Academy
77
Ryne Haberkorn
6’1”
275 So
OL
Watseka, IL/Watseka
20
Justin Battaglia
5’10” 160
Fr
RB
Downers Grove, IL/Downers Grove South
79
Chris Berry
6’1”
275
Fr
OL
Woodridge, IL/Morton West
21
Andrew Price
6’1”
175
Fr
K/P Elburn, IL/St. Charles North
80
Ryan Milus
6’2”
217
Fr
TE
Peru, IL/Saint Bede Academy
22
Brent Harner
5’11” 185
Jr
RB
81
Danny Mackinson
6’2”
165
Sr
WR
Pontiac, IL/Pontiac
25
Paul Rendell
5’10” 185
Fr
RB
Mooseheart, IL/Mooseheart
82
Zach Sitter
6’2”
175
Fr
WR
Dixon, IL/Dixon
26
Nick Paxson
5’10” 210
Sr
RB
Plainfield, IL/Plainfield
83
Jimmy Hunt
6’3”
185
Sr
WR
Melbourne, FL/Eau Gallie
27
Doug Neal
6’0”
165
Fr
DB
Bridgeview, IL/Argo Community
84
Cory Cowan
6’2”
180 So
WR
Peoria Heights, IL/Peoria Notre Dame
28
Mike Palmer
6’0”
185
Fr
DB
Oakwood, IL/Oakwood
85
Bryan Shore
6’2”
227 So
TE
Chadwick, IL/Milledgeville
29
Reed Sullivan
5’11” 175
Fr
DB
Decatur, IL/Maroa- Forsyth
86
Aaron Snyder
6’0”
170
Fr
WR
North Aurora, IL/West Aurora
30
Chris Jackowiak
5’11” 210 So
LB
Woodstock, IL/Woodstock
88
Michael Abel
6’3”
185
Fr
WR
Lansing, IL/Thornton Fractional South
31
Eric Scott
5’11” 160
Jr
DB
Elgin, IL/Larkin
90
Rodrigo Ruiz
6’0”
210
Fr
DL
Streator, IL/Streator
32
John Dahman
6’1”
230
Jr
DL
Decatur, IL/MacArthur
92
Marcus Goedken
6’2”
255 So
DL
33
Dan DeBosschere
6’0”
185 So
34
Dave Gesiakowski
5’11” 185
36
Chris McAndrew
37
Ray Boro
38
Austin Deer
39
Trevor Campbell
40
Matt Meyer
6’0”
41
6’4”
Jr
250
Griffith, IN/ Griffith
RB
Streamwood, IL/Streamwood
93
Brad Schmidt
6’0”
270
Fr
DL
Kincaid, MI/South Fork
Fr
LB
Carol Stream, IL/Glenbard North
94
Ryan Engelbarts
6’2”
180 FR
TE
Franklin Grove, IL/Ashton-Franklin Center
5’10” 210
Sr
LB
Bloomington, IL/Olympia
95
Donald Bell Jr
6’1”
280
Sr
DL
Richton Park, IL/Rich Central
5’11” 210
Fr
LB
McHenry, IL/McHenry East
96
Pat Funk
6’1”
230
Fr
DL
Morris, IL/Morris
5’10” 165
Sr
DB
Fisher, IL/Fisher
97
Mitch Katkus
6’1”
220
Fr
DL
St. Charles, IL/St. Charles North
5’10” 205
Fr
LB
Chicago Heights, IL/Rich East
99
Matt Barron
5’11” 230 So
DL
Prophetstown, IL/Prophetstown
175 So
DB
Yorkville, IL/Yorkville
Shane Fogleman
5’10” 230 So
FB
Sunrise, FL/Parkway Academy
42
Devon Lindsay
6’0”
200
Fr
LB
Bloomington, IL/Normal
43
Dan Marko
6’0”
195
Fr
LB
Antioch, IL/Antioch Community
44
Brent Baker
5’11” 220
Jr
LB
Sandwich, IL/Sandwich
45
Dustin Dorgan
6’4”
220
Fr
DL
Palos, IL/Alan B. Shepard
46
Augie LeBeau
5’8”
205 So
RB
Momence, IL/Bishop McNamara
47
Alex Boro
5’11” 206
Fr
DL
McHenry, IL/McHenry East
48
Mike Budzinski
5’10” 195
Fr
LB
Minooka, IL/Minooka
50
Michael DeVries
6’1”
225
Fr
LB
Princeville, IL/Princeville
51
Brandon McIntosh
6’0”
200
Jr
DL
Lauderhill, FL/American Heritage
53
Joshua Norton
6’1”
220
Fr
LB
Maroa, IL/Forsyth
55
Casey Schmit
6’3”
270 So
OL
Jesup, IA/Jesup
57
Tyson Pittman
5’10” 285
Fr
OL
Normal, IL/Normal Community
58
Dan Maples
6’0”
Fr
OL
Charleston, IL/Charleston
270
HEAD COACH/TIGHT ENDS: Rich Duncan
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR/LINEBACKERS: Rob Erickson
OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR/QUARTERBACKS: Kevin Doherty
DEFENSIVE LINE/SPECIAL TEAMS: Luke Cutkomp
DEFENSIVE SECONDARY (SAFETIES): Ryan Schrader
OFFENSIVE LINE: Jason Wagner
RUNNING BACKS: E.J. Jones
RECEIVERS: Joe Folliard
DEFENSIVE SECONDARY (CORNERBACKS): Robbie Parry and Rob Bieritz
ATHLETIC TRAINER: Stevie Baker-Watson
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER: Terry Smith
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#88 MIKE ABEL, WR, 6'3", 185, Fr,
Lansing, IL/Thornton Fractional South HS
High School: Attended Thorton Fractional
South High School. Played two years of
varsity football under Coach Tom Padjen and
was named All-Conference as a senior. He
also played two years of varsity baseball
under Coach Ken Reynolds and was a
member of two conference championship teams. Personal:
Born 6/25/88 in Olympia Fields, IL. Family: Rich and Debbie
Abel, Mike and Lynn Villareal. He has one brother, Jeremy, and
one sister, Jennifer. Hobbies: Watching television and golf.
Major: Criminal Justice.
#44 BRENT BAKER, LB, 5'11", 220, Jr,
Sandwich, IL/Sandwich HS
College as a Sophomore (’05): Appeared in
eight games, recording nine solo tackles, 20
assists and one sack. College as a Freshman
(’04): Played in five games, recording four and
one half tackles and one quarterback sack.
High School: Attended Sandwich High
School. Played three years of varsity football under Coach Tom
Unruh. Named Team Captain, All-Area, All-Conference and
Defensive MVP. Played two years of varsity basketball. Personal:
Born 12/25/85 in DeKalb, IL. Family: David and Candace Baker.
He has one sister, Kelsey. Hobbies: Golf, fishing and boating.
Major: Accounting.
#99 MATT BARRON, DL, 5'11", 270, So,
Prophetstown, IL/Prophetstown HS
College as a Sophomore (’05): Sat out due to
injury. College as a Freshman (’04): Played in
seven games, recording seven tackles and two
quarterback sacks. High School: Attended
Prophetstown High School. Played four years
of varsity football under Coach Chris Lindsey.
Named Second Team All-Conference as a senior and Honorable
Mention All-Conference as a sophomore. Played four years of
varsity wrestling. Named First Team All-Conference as a senior,
Second Team All-Conference as a junior and sophomore and
Honorable Mention All-Conference as a freshman. Personal:
Born 5/6/84 in Yorktown, VA. Family: Shawn Miniel. He has
three sisters, Julia, Sarah and Tori. Hobbies: Hunting and
fishing. Major: Elementary Education.
#20 JUSTIN BATTAGLIA, RB, 5'10",160,Fr
Downers Grove, IL/Downers Grove South HS
High School: Attended Downers Grove South
High School. Played one year of varsity
football under Coach John Belskis. He also
wrestled for one year under Coach Rick
LeBlanc. Personal: Born 6/19/87 in Hinsdale,
IL. Family: Chuck and Linda Battaglia. He has
one brother, Eric. Hobbies: Sports. Major: Physical Education.
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#95 DONALD DUVALE BELL JR.-DL,
6'1",280, Sr,
Richton Park, IL/Rich Central HS
College as a Junior (’05): Appeared in 10
games, recording seven solo tackles, 26 assists
and three tackles for losses. College as a
Sophomore (’04): Attended Harper
Community College and was a member of the
National Championship football team. College as a Freshman
(’03): Attended Harper Community College and was a member
of the National Championship football team. High School:
Attended Rich Central High School and played two years of
varsity football and was named Honorable Mention AllConference. Personal: Born 2/22/85 in Chicago. IL. Family:
Donald and Annette Bell. He has one brother, Christopher and
one sister, Chinita. Hobbies: Baseball. Major: Criminal Justice.
Minor: Business Administration.
#10 MALCOME BENNETT-DB, 5'9",190,Fr
Chicago, IL/Longwood HS
High School: Attended Longwood High
School and played varsity football under
Coach Charles Hatfield. He was named Team
MVP and offensive MVP as a senior. Personal:
Born 8/3/88 in Tampa, FL. Family: Spencer
Bennett and JoAnn Harrison. He has three
brothers, Spencer, Brandon and Eric, and one sister, Marshae.
Hobbies: Music, television and friends. Major: Biology.
#79 CHRIS BERRY, OL,6'4",275, Fr,
Woodridge, IL/Morton West HS
High School: Attended Morton West High
School and played three years of varsity
football under Coaches Anthony Grazzhi and
Joe Tedeschi. As a senior was named Captain,
All-Area and All-West Suburban Gold.
Competed in three years of varsity track and
field under Coach Joe Gianeschi. He was a All-Conference all
three years, a conference champion in indoor and outdoor shot
put as a sophomore and senior, discus champ as a sophomore
and senior, sectional discus champ as a junior and senior and a
state qualifier in the shot put and discus as a junior and in the
discus as a senior. Personal: Born 1/22/88 in Lyons, IL. Family:
Jeff and Sabrina Berry. He has one brother, Thomas, and one
sister, Katherine. Hobbies: Guitar, sports, music, computers and
video games. Major: Computer Science.
#65 ALEX BERTRAND, OL, 6'4", 315, Fr,
Peru, IL/Lasalle-Peru HS
High School: Attended Lasalle-Peru High
School. Played four years of varsity football
under Greg Sarver and competed in four years
of varsity track under Coach Jake Burke.
Personal: Born 6/16/87 in Spring Valley, IL.
Family: Jeanne and Louis Bertrand. He has one
brother, Adam, and two sisters, Alisha and Abby. Hobbies: Music
and cars. Major: Undecided.
Meet the Spartans
#47 ALEX BORO , 5'11", 206, Fr,
McHenry, IL/McHenry East HS
High School: Attended McHenry East High
School and played varsity football. Personal:
Born 7/16/88 in McHenry, IL. Family: Debra
Boro. He has two brothers, Ray, who also
plays for AU, and Jim. He also has a sister,
Mariann. Hobbies: Sports and working out.
Major: Nutrition and Health Promotion. Minor: Business.
#37 RAY BORO, LB, 5'11", 210, Fr,
McHenry, IL/McHenry East HS
High School: Attended McHenry East High
School and played varsity football. Personal:
Born 7/16/88 in McHenry, IL. Family: Debra
Boro. He has two brothers, Alex, who also
plays for AU, and Jim. He also has a sister,
Mariann. Hobbies: Video games and sports.
Major: Criminal Justice.
#48 MIKE BUDZINSKI, LB, 5'10", 195, Fr,
Minooka, IL/Minooka HS
High School: Attended Minooka High School.
Played two years of varsity football under
Coach Bert Kooi. He was named AllConference his junior and senior seasons and
Team Defensive MVP as a senior. He also
competed in two years of varsity track.
Personal: Born 4/14/87 in Joliet, IL. Family: Ron and Judy
Budzinski. He has one sister, Lauren. Major: Business.
#39 TREVOR CAMPBELL, LB, 5'10", 205, Fr,
Chicago Heights, IL/Rich East HS
High School: Attended Rich East High School.
Played varsity football under Coach Alan
Greenburg and was named Most Improved,
Co-Captain and Best Teammate his senior
season. Personal: Born 1/13/88 in Olympia
Fields, IL. Family: Kenneth and Larisa
Campbell. Hobbies: Video games and television. Major: Physical
Education.
#71 DOMINIK CHANDLER, DL, 6'1", 250, Jr,
Mendota, IL/Mendota HS
College as a Sophomore (’05): Played in one
game for the Spartans and had one assist.
College as a Freshman (’04): Was a member
of AU’s junior varsity squad. High School:
Coach John McKenzie. Named All-Conference
as a senior, and Second Team All-Conference as a junior.
Personal: Born 3/2/86 in Mendota, IL. Family: James and
Doreen Chandler. Has has two brothers, Nathan and Jacob.
Hobbies: Sports, video games and computers. Major: Math and
Computer Science.
#84 COREY COWAN, WR, 6'2", 180, So,
Peoria Heights, IL/Notre Dame HS
College as a Freshman (’05): Was primarily a
member of the junior varsity squad. High
School: Attended Peoria Notre Dame High
School and played two years of varsity
football under Coach Tim Heinz. He was
named All-Mid State 6 as a junior and senior
and Washington Sun-Times First-Team All-Area as a senior.
Personal: Born 5/22/87 in Peoria, IL. Family: Scott and Tammy
Cowan. He has one brother, Zac. Hobbies: Sports, video games,
music and hanging out with friends. Major: Accounting. Minor:
Physical Education-Coaching.
#32 JOHN DAHMAN, DL, 6'1", 250, Jr,
Decatur, IL/MacArthur HS
College as a Sophomore (’05): Attended
Aurora University but did not play football.
member of the junior varsity squad. High
School: Attended MacArthur High School.
Played three years of varsity football under
Coach Cordell Ingram. Named captain as a senior and Big 12
Leadership as a junior and senior. Personal: Born 3/23/86 in
Decatur, IL. Family: Kenny and Suzanne Dahman. He has one
brother, Joe and one sister, Ashley. Major: Physical Education.
Minor: Coaching.
#4 DAN DAILEY, DB, 5'6", 160, So,
Chicago, IL/Morgan Park HS
College as a Freshman (’05): Appeared in
one game, recording one tackle. High School:
Attended Morgan Park High School and
played two years of varsity football under
Coach Lexie Spurlock and wrestled for three
years under Coach Dino Amandola. Personal:
Born 7/20/87 in Frankfurt, Germany. Family: Alice Sanders. He
has two brothers, Nathan (twin) and Bindall and two sisters,
Letiza and LaSharon. Major: Criminal Justice and Spanish.
#33 DANIEL DEBOSSCHERE, RB, 6'0",
180, So,
Streamwood, IL/Streamwood HS
seven games, gaining 255 yards on 81 carries.
He also recorded one solo tackle and three
assists. High School: Attended Streamwood
High School and played two years of varsity
football under Coach Scott Zuhlke. As a senior he was named
Team Offensive MVP. He played two years of varsity baseball
under Coach Steve Gertz. He was named Honorable Mention
All-Area as a junior and most important infielder as a senior.
Personal: Born 7/11/87 in Chicago. Family: Steven and
Rosemarie DeBosschere. He has one sister, Deana. Hobbies:
Music, girls, computers and Halo. Major: Business. Minor:
Computer Science.
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Meet the Spartans
#38 AUSTIN DEER, DB, 5'10", 165, Sr,
Fisher, IL/Fisher HS
games, recording 25 solo tackles, 29 assists
and one tackle for a loss. College as a
Sophomore (’04): Played in seven games and
had 11.5 tackles. College as a Freshman (’03):
Primarily a member of AU’s junior varsity.
Squad. High School: Attended Fisher High School. Played three
years of varsity football under Coach Matt Leng. Named Special
Mention All-Conference junior and senior years. Played three
years of varsity basketball under Coach Rick Sparrow. Named
Second Team All-Conference junior and senior years. He ran
four years of varsity track under Coach Gary Jackson. Indoor
state qualifier senior year. Personal: Born 10/24/84 in
Champaign, IL. Family: Rodney and Cathy Deer. He has one
brother, Alex and one sister, Alicia. Hobbies: Sports and
television. Major: Pre-Physical Therapy.
#45 DUSTIN DORGAN, DL, 6'4", 220, Fr,
Palos, IL/Alan B. Shepard HS
High School: Attended Alan B. Shepard High
School. Played three years of varsity football
under Coach Andrew Peines. He also wrestled
for three years under Coach Matt Barham.
Personal: Born 12/23/87 in Palos Heights, IL.
Family: Glenn and Holly Dorgan. He has
three sisters: Rachel, Dawn and Michelle. Hobbies: Art, rugby
and animals. Major: Pre-Veterinary Medicine. Minor: Business.
In Memoriam
#3 CODY DEGRUSH, RB, 5'10", 185, Fr,
Morris, IL/Morris HS
High School: Attended Morris High School
Coach George Dergo, where he was a
member of the state championship team his
senior season and state runner-up team his
junior season. He was named All-Conference
his senior season, along with being Most Improved Player. He
played three years of varsity baseball under Coach Todd Kein
and was named a team captain his senior season. Personal:
Born 8/9/88 in Joliet, IL. Family: Corey and Renee DeGrush. He
has one brother, Zach, who plays on the baseball team at AU.
Hobbies: Weightlifting, pool and darts. Major: Undecided.
#9 MIGUEL DELGADILLO, DB, 5'8", 160, Fr,
McHenry, IL/McHenry West HS
High School: Attended McHenry West High
School. Played two years of varsity football.
Personal: Born 2/3/88 in Palentine, IL.
Family: Jose and Maria Delgadillo. He has
four brothers: Marco, Jose, Art and Vic.
Hobbies: Poker. Major: Secondary Education.
Minors: History and Spanish.
#50 MICHAEL DEVRIES, LB, 6'1", 225, Fr,
Princeville, IL/Princeville HS
High School: Attended Princeville High
School. Earned three varsity letters while
playing under Coach Rollin Arnett. Was
named All-Conference three consecutive
years. He was also named All-State and AllArea his senior year. Played four years of
varsity baseball under Coach Erik Walles, where he was named
Team MVP his senior year. Personal: Born 9/11/87 in Peoria, IL.
Family: James and Mary DeVries. He has three brothers: Brian,
Joel and Patrick. He has one sister, Jessica. Major: Athletic
Training.
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#54
Sean Elliott
Aurora University and the Spartan football program lost
a highly dedicated student-athlete in August of 2006. Junior
Linebacker Sean Elliott was a two-year letter winner for the
Spartans. Sean had an engaging personality on and off the
field and will be missed by the entire AU campus
community.
Meet the Spartans
#94 RYAN ENGELBARTS, TE, 6'2", 180, Fr,
Franklin Grove, IL/Ashton-Franklin
Center HS
High School: Attended Ashton-Franklin
Center High School. Played three years of
varsity football under Coach Justin Ebert. He
was named All-Conference his senior year.
Personal: Born 11/6/87 in Dixon, IL. Family:
Amy Floto and Randy Engelbarts. He has one brother, Jesse, and
one sister, Amanda. Hobbies: Fishing, hunting and video
games. Major: Physical Education. Minor: Coaching.
#41 SHANE FOGELMAN, FB, 5'10", 230, So,
Sunrise, FL/Packway Academy
College as a Freshman (’05): Primarily a
member of AU’s junior varsity. High School:
Attended Packway Academy and played
varsity football under Coach Harold Pearson.
As a senior, was named All-County Honorable
Mention, best grade point average on the
team, played in the Florida North/
South All-Star game and received the Brian Piccolo Athletic
Scholar Award. Personal: Born 3/1/86 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Family: Donna and John Fleming. He has two sisters, Merissa
and Brittani. Hobbies: Sports and relaxing. Major: Athletic
Training. Minor: Physical Education.
#96 PATRICK FUNK, DL, 6'1", 230, Fr,
Morris, IL/Morris HS
High School: Attended Morris High School.
Coach George Dergo, where he was named
Second-Team All-Conference, Morris Daily
Herald All-Area, and Joliet Herald Honorable
Mention. Personal: Born 6/7/88 in Maywood,
IL. Family: Marcie and Vince Funk. He has two brothers,
Andrew and Ryan, and one sister, Madeline. Hobbies: Fishing,
poker and bags. Major: Physical Education. Minor: Coaching.
#34 DAVE GESIAKOWSKI, LB, 5'11", 185, Fr,
Carol Stream, IL/Glenbard North HS
High School: Attended Glenbard North High
School. Played two years of varsity football
under Coach Dale Evans and Ryan Wilkens.
He was a senior captain and All-Conference
Honorable Mention. He also wrestled for two
years under Coach Mark Helm and played
baseball under Coach Mike Franzen. Personal: Born 5/21/88 in
Warrenville, IL. Family: John and Joyce Gesiakowski. He has one
brother, Kenny, and one sister, Sarah. Hobbies: Music, movies
and sports. Major: Physical Education. Minor: Health.
#18 NICK GNIEDZIEJKO, DB, 5'10", 175, Jr,
Mokena, IL/Lincoln Way East HS
nine games, recording 21 tackles, 12 assists,
five and a half tackles for losses, and one
sack. College as a Freshman (’04): Played in
four games and recorded 4 tackles. High
School: Attended Lincoln Way East High
School. Played two years of varsity football under Coach Rob
Zvonar. Personal: Born 12/30/85 in Chicago. Family: Jeff and
Karen Gniedziejko. He has one brother, Eric, and one sister,
Marci. Hobbies: Sports, movies and video games. Major:
Physical Education. Minor: Coaching.
#92 MARCUS GOEDKEN, DL, 6'2", 255, So,
Sugar Grove, IL/Kaneland HS
nine games, recording five tackles and nine
assists. High School: Attended Kaneland High
School and played two years of varsity football
under Coach Joe Thorgesen. As a senior was
named Suburban Prairie All-Conference,
All-Area Defensive Player of the Week and Team Defensive Line
MVP. Wrestled for three years under Coach Gary Baum. As a
senior was Team MVP and Captain and was an IHSA qualifier at
215 pounds as a junior and senior. Personal: Born 10/9/85 in
Davenport, IA. Family: Daniel and Leslie Goedken. He has one
sister. Hobbies: Sports, fishing and friends. Major:
Communication.
#77 RYNE HABERKORN, OL, 6'1", 275, So,
Watseka, IL/Watseka HS
College as a Freshman (’05): Primarily a
member of AU’s junior varsity squad. High
School: Attended Watseka High School and
played three years of varsity football under
Coach Tom Stark. As a senior was named First
Team All-Conference, Captain, All-Area
Special Mention and Special Teams MVP. He played three years
of varsity baseball under Coach Darrin Hartman. Named MVP
as a senior, All-Area Special Mention, Most Improved as a junior
and senior and Best Offense as a junior. Played one year of
varsity basketball under Coach Bary Bauer. Personal: Born
3/18/87 in Watseka, IL. Family: Phillip and Sally Haberkorn. He
has one sister, Holly Ann. His Grandpa Bergstrom played
football at the University of Nebraska. Hobbies: Music, Xbox
and Chris Farley movies. Major: Criminal Justice.
#61 BRIAN HALWIX, OL, 5'11", 230, Fr,
Fox Lake, IL/Grant HS
High School: Attended Grant High School.
Coach Mark Barczak. He received the Scholar
Athlete Four Year Award. Personal: Born
7/21/88 in Park Ridge, IL. Family: Lynn
Halwix. He has one brother, Jared. Hobbies:
Music. Major: Health and Wellness.
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Meet the Spartans
#2 AARON HARMON, TE, 6'3", 195, Jr,
Johnsburg, IL/Johnsburg HS
seven games, recording three receptions for
70 yards. College as a Freshman (’04): Was a
School: Attended Johnsburg High School.
Coach Bob Bradshaw and Chad Hetlet. Named Captain as a
senior. Played two years of varsity basketball under Coach Ed
Sennett. Personal: Born 5/11/86 in McHenry, IL. Family: Ron
and Mindy Harmon. He has one brother, Justin, and two sisters,
Lindsay and Amie. Hobbies: Sports and video games. Major:
Political Science. Minor: Business, History and International
Studies.
#22 BRENT HARNER, RB, 5'11", 185, Jr,
three games, gaining 63 yards on 29 rushes.
College as a Freshman (’04): Attended
Chadron State and was named Freshman
MVP. High School: Attended Kaneland High
under Coach Joe Thorgeson. Named All-State, All-Area and AllConference. Personal: Born 7/28/84 in Aurora, IL. Family: Paul
and Beth Harner. He has one brother, Brock, and three sisters,
Jennifer, Janelle and Brooke. He is the nephew of former NFL
standout Don Beebe. Hobbies: Sports and hanging out with
family and friends. Major: Computer Science.
#66 CHRIS HARTMAN, OL, 6'0", 280, Fr,
Annawan, IL/Annawan HS
High School: Attended Annawan High
School. Played four years of varsity football.
He was named All-Conference (First Team)
for three consecutive years. He was named
the Annawan Most Valuable Lineman for
three consecutive years. He also won four
varsity letters in track under Coach Wayne Braw. Personal: Born
9/16/85 in Geneseo, IL. Family: Fran Hartman. He has one
brother, Brian, and one sister, Sheri. Hobbies: Weightlifting.
Major: Fitness and Health Promotion. Minor: Business.
#8 RICK HOWELL, RB, 5'8", 165, Fr,
Round Lake, IL/Grant Community HS
High School: Attended Grant High School.
Coach Mark Barczak. He was named AllConference as a senior. He competed in three
years of wrestling under Coach Ryan Geist,
where he was named All-Conference as a
junior and senior. He also competed in four years of varsity
track under Coach Tom Evans. Personal: Born 12/29/87 in
Arlington Heights, IL. Family: Robert and Cathy Howell. He has
one sister, Kailley, who attends AU. His great grandfather was an
Olympic Gold Medalist in the 1924 Paris games. Hobbies: Cars
and boats. Major: Physical Education. Minor: Coaching.
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#83 JIMMY HUNT, WR, 6'3", 195, Sr,
Melbourne, FL/Eau Gallie HS
College as a Junior (’05): Appeared in three
games, recording three receptions for 12
yards. College as a Sophomore (’04): Was a
member of AU’s junior varsity squad. College
as a Freshman (’03): Primarily a member of
AU’s junior varsity squad. High School:
Attended Eau Gallie High School. Played two years of varsity
football under Head Coach Todd Oas. Started in the Florida
North/South All-Star game. Played one year of varsity basketball
under Head Coach Chris Gallagher and ran two years of varsity
track under Coach Kirk Keller. Personal: Born 10/3/84 in
Melbourne, FL. Family: James A. Hunt Sr. He has one sister,
Mary. Hobbies: Sports and going to the beach. Major: Criminal
Justice. Minor: Business Administration.
#30 CHRIS JACKOWIAK, LB, 5'11", 210, So,
Woodstock, IL/Woodstock HS
College as a Freshman (’05): Appeared in two
games, recording two tackles. High School:
Attended Woodstock High School and played
two years of varsity football under Coach
Steve Beard. As a senior was captain and AllConference. Competed in track under Coach
Dom Canata and was Captain, fourth in conference (shotput)
and Top 5 All-Area (shotput) as a senior. Personal: Born 2/15/87
in Arlington Heights, IL. Family: Bob and Donna Jackowiak.
He has one brother, Bobby, and one sister, Andie. Hobbies:
Exercising, sports and movies. Major: Physical Education.
Minor: Health Education.
#97 MITCH KATKUS, DL, 6'1", 220, Fr,
St. Charles, IL/St. Charles North HS
High School: Attended St. Charles North High
under Coach Mark Gould, where he was
named Second Team All-Conference and
Second Team All-Area. Personal: Born
8/14/87 in St. Charles, IL. Family: Larry and
Chris Katkus. Hobbies: Hunting and fishing. Major: Business.
#68 ADRIAN KIBIERSZA, OL, 6'2", 270, Fr,
Des Plaines, IL/Maine West HS
High School: Attended Maine West High
under Coach Ray Petnuzza and was named
All-Conference as a senior. Participated in
three years of varsity track under Coach Andy
Trotter, and he was named All-Conference as
a junior and senior. Personal: Born 4/27/88 in Des Plaines, IL.
Family: Andrew and Teresa Kibiersza.
He has one brother, Lukasz (attended AU), and two sisters,
Iwana and Barbara. Major: Physical Education.
Meet the Spartans
#16 MATT KLETTI, K/P, 6'0",195, So,
Menasha, WI/Kimberly, HS
College as a Freshman (’05): Attended
Valparaiso University and played football.
High School: Attended Kimberly HS and
played football. Personal: Born 3/28/87 in
Appleton, WI. Family: Mike and Sandy Kletti.
He has one brother, Andy, and one sister,
Kelley. Hobbies: Working on electronics and cars. Major:
Management. Minor: Biology.
#75 NICK KOCH, OL, 6'3", 300, Sr,
Chebanse, IL/Clifton Central HS
College as a Junior (’05): Named IBFC AllConference Offensive Lineman (First Team).
College as a Sophomore (’04): Named IlliniBadger All-Conference Offensive Lineman
(Second Team). College as a Freshman (’03):
Named Illini-Badger Offensive Line
Honorable Mention All-Conference. High School: Attended
Clifton Central High School. Played three years of varsity
football under Coach Brian Spooner. Named All-State, All-Area
as a senior and All-Conference his sophomore, junior and
senior seasons. Played three years of varsity basketball under
Coach Denton and three years of varsity track under Coach
Spooner. Personal: Born 12/27/84 in Kankakee, IL. Family:
Kathy Koch. Hobbies: Sports. Major: Athletic Training. Minor:
Biology and Physiology.
#46 AUGIE LEBEAU, RB, 5'8", 205, So,
Momence, IL/Bishop McNamara Catholic
member of the AU junior varsity squad. High
School: Attended Bishop McNamara Catholic
and played two years of varsity football under
Coach Rich Zinnani and two years of varsity
wrestling under Coach Dave Zinnani.
Personal: Born 7/22/87 in Milwaukee, WI. Family: Daryl and
Margarita LeBeau. He has three brothers, Simon, Tucker and
Ethan, and one sister, Cassie. Major: Criminal Justice. Minor:
Sociology.
#42 DEVON LINDSAY, LB, 6'0", 200, Fr,
Bloomington, IL/Normal Community HS
High School: Attended Normal Community
High School. Played varsity football under
Coach Hud Venerable and was named AllConference as a senior. Personal: Born
5/13/88 in Champaign, IL. Family: Marvin
Lindsay. He has one brother, Fabian, and one
sister, Catharine. Hobbies: Playing guitar, drawing and music.
Major: Undecided.
#11 MICHAEL LUND, P/K, 6'0", 160, So,
Lansing, IL/Thornton Fractional South HS
School: T.F. South High School and played
one year of varsity football under Coach Tom
Padjen. As a senior, was named AllConference, Star News Honorable Mention
All-Area and Chicago Sun-Times All-Area. Personal: Born
9/19/86 in Hazel Crest, IL. Family: Hans and Betty Lund. He has
three sisters, Dany, Laura and Jenny. Major: Undecided.
#81 DANNY MACKINSON, WR, 6'2", 165, Sr,
Pontiac, IL/Pontiac HS
games, recording 19 receptions for 234 yards.
College as a Sophomore (’04): Primarily a
member of AU’s junior varsity squad. College
as a Freshman (’03): Primarily a member of
AU’s junior varsity squad. High School:
Attended Pontiac High School. Played three years of varsity
football under Coach Mick Peterson. Named First Team AllConference and All-Area as a senior. Ran four years of varsity
track under Coach Dave Young. He was Team MVP and All-Area
as a senior. Played two years of varsity basketball under Coach
Joe Gura. Personal: Born 2/12/85 in Bloomington, IL. Family:
Martin and Susie MacKinson. He has three brothers, Jesse,
Rayme and Sam, and two sisters, Abby and Loni. Hobbies:
Fishing, playing cards and boating. Major: Education.
#15 DAVE MANNY, QB, 6'0", 190, Fr,
St. Charles, IL/St. Charles North HS
under Coach Mark Gould. He was named AllUpstate Eight Honorable Mention and Daily
Herald Player of the week as a senior. He
currently holds the single season and career
records at St. Charles North in: attempts, completions, yardage
and touchdowns. Personal: Born 11/30/87 in St. Charles, IL.
Family: Chris and Kim Manny. He has one brother, Christian,
and one sister, Stephanie. Hobbies: Wake boarding, golf,
hunting and fishing. Major: Business.
#58 DANIEL MAPLES, OL, 6'0", 270, Fr,
Charleston, IL/Charleston HS
High School: Attended Charleston High
under Coach Brian Halsey, where he was
named Second Team All-Conference back to
back years. Personal: Born 9/8/87 in
Charleston, IL. Family: Mark and Barb
Maples. He has one brother, Mark Jr., and one sister, Beth.
Hobbies: Any outdoor recreation. Major: Criminal Justice.
Minor: Psychology.
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#43 DAN MARKO, LB, 6'0", 195, Fr,
Antioch, IL/Antioch Community HS
High School: Attended Antioch High School.
Coach Del Pechaver. Personal: Born 11/29/87
in Berwyn, IL. Family: Philip and Michelle
Marko. He has one brother, Chris. Major:
Business.
#36 CHRIS MCANDREW, LB, 5'10", 210, Sr,
Bloomington, IL/Olympia HS
College as a Junior (’05): Appeared in nine
games, gaining 254 yards on 66 carries. He
also caught four passes for 30 yards. On
defensive side of the ball, he recorded two
solo tackles and one assist. College as a
Sophomore (’04): Played in five games and had 17 rushes for 63
yards and one touchdown. College as a Freshman (’03):
Primarily a member of AU’s junior varsity squad. High School:
Attended Olympia High School. Played two years of varsity
football under Coach Craig Anderson. Ran one year of varsity
track under Coach Dave Stein. Personal: Born 10/1/84 in
Bloomington, IL. Family: Patrick McAndrew and Tammy Deal.
He has one brother. Hobbies: Fishing, TV and lifting weights.
Major: Athletic Training. Minor: Biology and Physiology.
#74 JOHN MCBURROWS, OL, 6'0", 280, Fr,
Monee, IL/Crete Monee HS
High School: Attended Crete Monee High
School. Played four years of varsity football
under Head Coach Kenneth Smith. He was
named All-Conference and Second Team AllArea as a senior. He wrestled for two years
under Coach George Hiller, and was named
team MVP both years. He also ran three years of varsity track.
Personal: Born 8/19/88 in Chicago Heights, IL. Family: John
and Frances McBurrows. He has two sisters, Aisha and Faith.
Hobbies: Writing and playing chess. Major: Marketing.
#13 MATT MCGARY, QB, 6'4", 200, Fr,
Aurora, IL/West Aurora HS
High School: Attended West Aurora High
and was twice named the team offensive
MVP. Personal: Born 5/3/88 in Aurora, IL.
Family: John and Suzy McGary. He has one
sister, Megan. Hobbies: Watching sports.
Major: Business.
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#51 BRANDON MCINTOSH, DL, 6'0", 200, Sr,
Lauderhill, FL/American Heritage HS
College as a Junior (’05): Attended Aurora
University but did not play football. College
as a Sophomore (’04): Played in 10 games,
recording 20 tackles and eight assists. He also
had one sack. College as a Freshman (’03):
Played in 10 games. Had 10 tackles (one for
loss) and one sack. High School: Attended American Heritage
High School and played two years of varsity football under
Coach Bryon Walker. He also competed in two years of weight
lifting. He received the Patriot Award in both sports as a senior.
Personal: Born 8/7/85 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Family: James and
Sarah McIntosh. He has one brother, James II, and one sister,
Gabriella. Relative of Twan Russell of the Atlanta Falcons.
Hobbies: Computers and sports. Major: Computer Science.
#40 MATT MEYER, DB, 6'0", 185, So,
Yorkville, IL/Yorkville HS
member of the AU junior varsity squad and
was a member of the AU baseball team as a
pitcher. High School: Attended Yorkville High
School and played two years of varsity
football under Coach Chris Ferko. As a senior,
was named All-Conference. Played two years of varsity baseball
under Coach Eric Miller and was named Most Improved Player,
All-Conference and received the Team Pitching Award as a
senior. Personal: Born 7/16/87 in Aurora, IL. Family: Mike and
Mary Meyer. He has one brother, Josh. Hobbies: Lifting weights
and guitar. Major: Business Administration.
#80 RYAN MILUS, TE, 6'2", 217, Fr,
Peru, IL/Saint Bede Academy
High School: Attended St. Bede Academy.
Coach John Bellino. He was named First Team
All-Conference and All-Area both seasons. He
was also named Team Offensive MVP his
senior season. Played three years of varsity
basketball where he was named Team MVP his junior and
senior seasons. Personal: Born 12/9/87 in Peru, IL. Family:
Dave and Lori Milus. He has one brother, Zach, and two sisters,
Gina and Abby. Hobbies: Guitar. Major: Undecided.
#70 MICHAEL MURPHY JR., OL, 6'3", 315,Sr,
St. Charles, IL/Burlington Central HS
College as a Junior (’05): Was a member of
the AU varsity offensive line. College as a
Sophomore (’04): Was a member of the AU
varsity offensive line. College as a Freshman
(’03): A member of AU’s varsity squad. High
School: Attended Burlington Central High
School. Played three years of varsity football under Coach Dave
Smith. Named All-Conference junior and senior years. Ran four
years of varsity track under Coach Mike Schmidt. Personal:
Born 3/14/85 in Monterey, CA. Family: Michael and Jeannie
Murphy. He has two brothers, Patrick and Matthew. Hobbies:
Sports. Major: Physical Education. Minor: Health Education.
Meet the Spartans
#6 TONY MUSARACA, DB, 5'11", 175, Fr,
High School: Attended Kaneland High
under Coach Thorgenson. He was named AllConference, All-Area and Player of the Week
his senior year. He also competed in two
years of varsity track under Coach Barron.
Personal: Born 6/25/88 in Aurora, IL. Family: Linda and Mark
Musaraca. He has one brother, Mark Jr., and one sister, Maggie.
He is the grandson of former AU (at the time Aurora College)
football player Charles Musaraca. Hobbies: Motocross and
motorcycles. Major: Undecided.
#53 JOSHUA NORTON, LB, 6'1", 220, Fr,
Maroa, IL/Forsyth HS
High School: Attended Forsyth High School.
Coach Josh Jostes. Named All-Conference his
junior (Second Team) and senior (First Team)
seasons. Was named Defensive MVP both of
those seasons and chosen to play in the EastWest All Star game his senior year. Personal: Born 8/25/88 in
Oceanside, CA. Family: Anthony and Lisa Norton. He has two
brothers, Kyle and Mathew. He is also a distant nephew of Sam
Houston. Hobbies: Fishing, hiking, camping and playing Xbox.
Major: Undecided.
#27 DOUG NEAL, DB, 6'0", 165, Fr,
Bridgeview, IL/Argo Community HS
High School: Attended Argo High School.
Coach Jim Innis. Personal: Born 2/26/88 in
Berwyn, IL. Family: Mitchell and Diane Neal.
He has one brother, Greg, and one sister,
Michelle. Hobbies: Art. Major: Undecided.
#28 MIKE PALMER, DB, 6'0", 185, Fr,
Oakwood, IL/Oakwood HS
High School: Attended Oakwood High
under Coach Gary Denhart. His senior season,
he was named All-Conference, All-Area, Team
MVP and he participated in the Eastern Star
All-Star game. Personal: Born 11/8/86 in
Danville, IL. Family: James and Teresa Palmer. He has one
brother, Ricky, and one sister, Kayla. Hobbies: Racing. Major:
Criminal Justice.
#14 MATT NELLEMAN, QB, 6'2", 190, Fr,
Griffith, IN/Griffith HS
High School: Attended Griffith High School.
Played four years of varsity football under
Coach Russ Radtke. He was named AllConference and Second Team All-Area as a
senior. He also played three years of varsity
baseball under Coach Brian Jennings and was
named All-Conference as a senior. Personal: Born 1/21/88 in
Munster, IN. Family: Mike and Laura Nelleman. He has two
brothers, Mike and Mark. Major: Physical Education.
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#26 NICK PAXSON, RB, 5'10", 210, Sr,
Plainfield, IL/Plainfield HS
College as a Junior (’05): Played in 10 games,
gaining 159 yards on 30 carries. He also caught
four passes for 16 yards. College as a
Sophomore (’04): Played in nine games, had
15 rushes for 18 yards and five receptions for
56 yards. College as a Freshman (’03): Played
in seven games. Had 12 rushes for 52 yards and seven receptions
for 58 yards. High School: Attended Plainfield High School.
Played two years of varsity football under Coach John Jackson.
Named Team Captain and Honorable Mention All-Conference
as a senior. Ran two years of varsity track under Coach Jackson.
Personal: Born 10/22/84 in Park Ridge, IL. Family: Reid and
Diane Paxson. He has two brothers, Reid Jr. and Mike. Hobbies:
Romantic dinners and going to the dollar store. Major: Physical
Education. Minor: Health.
#57 TYSON PITTMAN, OL, 5'10", 285, Fr,
Normal, IL/Normal Community HS
High School: Attended Normal High School.
Coach Hud Venerable and was named AllConference (Second Team) his senior season.
He also competed in track. Personal: Born
2/23/88 in Beliot, WI. Family: Gerald and
Pamela Pittman. He has two brothers, Durell and Gerald Jr., and
one sister, Taylor. Hobbies: Computers and music. Major:
Computer Science.
#21 ANDREW PRICE, K/P, 6'1", 175, Fr,
Elburn, IL/St. Charles North HS
School. Played one year of varsity football
under Coach Marc Gould and was named
Academic All-Conference. He played three
years of varsity tennis under Coach Tim
Matacio and was named Academic AllConference each season and was captain as a senior. Personal:
Born 2/22/88 in London, England. Family: Cathy Ling and Paul
Price. He has four brothers, Ethan, Josh, Eric and Bradley.
Family was born and raised in England. Hobbies: Football,
kicking, tennis, movies, music, boating, skiing, tubing and
friends. Major: Political Science. Minor: Business.
#5 NATHAN RAPP, K, 5'9", 173, Fr,
Bloomington, IL/Normal Community HS
High School: Attended Normal High School.
Coach Hud Venerable, where he was named
Second Team All-Conference his senior
season. Personal: Born 5/22/87 in Austin, TX.
Family: Ray and Susan Rapp. He has one
brother, Nolan. Hobbies: Guitar. Major: Undecided.
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#19 RYNE REDER, RB, 5'7", 160, Fr,
Aurora, IL/Marmion Academy
High School: Attended Marmion Academy.
Played varsity football under Coaches Tony
Tinerella and Dan Thorpe. He was named AllConference, All-Area and Team MVP his junior
and senior seasons. He also competed in
varsity basketball and baseball. Personal: Born
8/16/87 in Aurora, IL. Parents: Robin and Bonnie Reder. He has
one brother, Robert, and one sister, Danielle. His father also
attended AU. Hobbies: Sports. Major: Undecided.
#25 PAUL RENDELL, RB, 5'10", 185, Fr,
Mooseheart, IL/Mooseheart Academy
High School: Attended Mooseheart Academy.
Coach Gary Urwiler. He was named Second
Team All-Conference as a senior. He also
competed in four years of varsity basketball
under Coach Jeff Parales and was named
Team MVP as a senior. Personal: Born 12/15/87 in
Bloomington, IL. Family: Shara Rendell. He has one sister,
Monica. Hobbies: Anything active. Major: Physical Education.
Minor: Mathematics.
#72 DONNIE ROBINSON, OL, 6'0", 295, So,
Vero Beach, FL/Vero Beach HS
member of the AU junior varsiy squad. High
School: Attended Vero Beach High School and
played three years of varsity football under
Coach Billy Livings. Named First Team AllArea as a junior and senior. Wrestled as a
sophomore on the varsity team under Coach Shannon Dean.
Personal: Born 6/25/86 in Santa Monica, CA. Family: Douglas
and Linda Robinson. He has one sister, Laurel. His grandpa
played and coached at the University of Michigan, and his
godfather was a tour manager for Fleetwood Mac. Hobbies:
Scuba diving, fishing, guitar, paintball, softball, rugby, football
and video games. Major: Criminal Justice.
#69 ERIC RODRIGUEZ, DL, 5'11", 315, Fr,
Lyons, IL/Morton West HS
High School: Attended Morton West High
School. Played varsity football under Coach
Joe Tedeschi and was named Captain his
senior season. Competed on the track and
field team for Coach Joe Gianeshi. Personal:
Born 5/22/88 in Chicago. Family: Sal and
Joyce Rodriguez. He has one brother, Alex, and two sisters,
Sabrina and Lisa. Hobbies: Sports and playing basketball.
Major: Physical Education. Minor: Coaching.
Meet the Spartans
#90 RODRIGO RUIZ, DL, 6'0", 210, Fr,
Streator, IL/Streator HS
High School: Attended Streator High School.
Coach Kelly Kane. He was named AllConference and Team Captain his senior
season. Personal: Born 7/11/88 in Ottawa, IL.
Family: Manuel and Ernestina Ruiz. He has
two brothers, Victor and Carlos. He has three sisters, Leticia
(Keppy), Araceli (Egler) and Cristina. Hobbies: Mountain biking
and paintball. Major: Business.
#93 BRAD SCHMIDT, DL, 6'0", 270, Fr,
Kincaid, IL/South Fork HS
High School: Attended South Park High
under Coach Erick Olsen. He was named AllConference as a senior season. He also played
two years of varsity basketball under Coach
Clyde Gibson. Personal: Born 1/3/88 in
Kalamazoo, MI. Family: Julie Schmidt. He has one brother,
Steven, and one sister, Jaclyn. Major: Undecided.
#55 CASEY SCHMIT, OL, 6'3", 270, So,
Jesup, IA/Jesup HS
School: Attended Jesup High School and
played four years of football under Coach
Bruce Wall. Named First Team All-District as
a junior and senior. Played four years of
basketball under Coach Nick Donlea. Named First Team AllConference as a senior and Second Team All-Conference as a
junior. Played four years of baseball under Coach Bruce Wall.
Personal: Born 5/4/87 in Waterloo, IA. Family: Clyde and
Brenda Schmit. He has one brother and one sister. Hobbies:
Iowa Hawkeye and Green Bay Packer football, boating and
cards. Major: Fitness and Health Promotion. Minor: Business
Administration.
#31 ERIC SCOTT, DB, 5'11", 160, Jr,
Elgin, IL/Larkin HS
two games, recording one tackle and two
assists. College as a Freshman (’04): Was a
School: Attended Larkin High School. Played
varsity football under Coach Dale Schebert.
Personal: Born 9/1/86 in Chicago. Family: Keith and Cynthia
Scott. He has one sister. Hobbies: Sports, video games and
movies. Major: Business Management. Minor: Finance.
#85 BRYAN SHORE, TE, 6'2", 230, So,
Chadwick, IL/Milledgeville HS
member of AU junior varsity squad. High
School: Attended Milledgeville High School
and played varsity football under Coach Gary
Hartje, varsity basketball under Coach Brian
Rahm and varsity track under Coach Dave
Van Langen. Personal: Born 8/10/87 in Chicago. Family: Thom
and Deb Shore. He has two brothers, Geoff and Jason, and one
sister, Theresa. Hobbies: Working out and video games. Major:
Communication. Minor: Psychology and Spanish.
#82 ZACHARY SITTER, WR, 6'2", 175, Fr,
Dixon, IL/Dixon HS
High School: Attended Dixon High School.
Coach Ryan Reade. He was named All-Area
First Team as a senior and he was named AllConference First Team as both a junior and a
senior. Played two years of varsity baseball
under Coach Dan Crawford and was named All-Area, AllConference and Co-MVP as a senior. Personal: Born 9/26/87 in
Dixon, IL. Family: Steven and Catherine Sitter. He has one
brother, Joshua, and two sisters, Rebecca and Rachel. Hobbies:
Camping and sports. Major: Criminal Justice.
#86 AARON SNYDER, WR, 6'0", 170, Fr,
North Aurora, IL/West Aurora HS
High School: Attended West Aurora High
under CoachMike Runge, where he was
named Offensive MVP, All-Conference and
All-Area his senior season. He also
participated in two years of varsity basketball
under Coach Gordy Kerkman and was named All-Conference
and All-Area his senior season. Personal: Born 10/30/87 in
Aurora, IL. Family: Jim and Sue Snyder. He has one sister, Jenna.
Hobbies: Go-kart racing. Major: Business. Minor: Education.
#76 TOM SROKA, DL, 6'0", 260, Fr,
Bridgeview, IL/Argo HS
High School: Attended Argo High School.
Played four years of varsity football under
Coach Jim Innis. He also competed in four
years of track and field under Coach Brian
Schutz. Personal: Born 11/18/86 in Palos
Hills, IL. Family: John and Gail Sroka.
Hobbies: Reading. Major: Physical Education. Minor: Health.
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#60 ZACK STEVENS, OL, 6'1", 290, Fr,
Griffith, IN/Griffith HS
High School: Attended Griffith High School.
Coach Russ Radtke and was named IFCA AllState his senior season. Personal: Born
6/14/87 in Mishiwaka, IN. Family: Jay and
Sandra Stevens. He has one brother, Travis,
and one sister, Caitlin. Hobbies: Video games. Major: Physical
Education.
#29 REED SULLIVAN, DB, 5'11", 175, Fr,
Decatur, IL/Maroa-Forsyth HS
High School: Attended Maroa-Forsyth High
under Coach Josh Jostes. He was named AllConference and All-County as a junior and
senior and Captain as a senior. He also played
three years of varsity basketball under Coach
Chad Cluver and was named All-County as a senior. Personal:
Born 1/16/88 in Decatur, IL. Family: Joe and Debbie Sullivan.
He has three brothers, Luke, Drew and Beau. Hobbies: Riding 4wheelers and dirt bikes and playing music. Major: Undecided.
#62 ANDREW TILLESEN, OL, 6'3", 250, Fr,
Palm Harbor, FL/East Lake HS
High School: Attended East Lake High
under Coach Bob Hudson. He also wrestled
for three years under Coach Chris Waite.
Personal: Born 6/5/87 in Danbury, CT.
Family: Scott and Garnet Tillesen. He has two
brothers, Brian and Matthew. Hobbies:
Guitar. Major: Criminal Justice.
#1 JAMES UNGER, K, 6'1", 175, Jr,
Indian Head Park, IL/Lyons Township
College as a Junior (’05): Successfully
completed 19/27 PATs for the AU varsity.
College as a Sophomore (’04): Attended
Aurora University. College as a Freshman
(’03): Attended Aurora University and played
for the men’s soccer program. High School:
Attended Lyons Township High School and
played two years of varsity soccer under Coach Alex Hernandez.
Personal: Born 9/17/84 in Melrose Park, IL. Family: Leigh and
Patricia Unger. He has two brothers, Mike and Dan. Major:
Communication. Minor: Recreation Administration.
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#64 HARVEY VAN CLEAVE III, DL, 5'11", 205,
So, Morris, IL/Morris HS
four games, recording two tackles and one
assist. High School: Attended Morris High
School and played three years of varsity
football under Coach Dan Darlington. As a
senior, was named All-Area, All-Conference,
Defensive Line MVP and played in the IHSA
5A title game. As a junior was named All-Conference. Competed
in two years of track under Coach Jim Farber. Personal: Born
7/11/87 in Lake Forest, IL. Family: Harvey and Meloney Van
Cleave. He has two brothers, Michael and Donnie, and two
sisters, Kathy and Lily. Hobbies: Weightlifting, computers, video
games and fishing. Major: Criminal Justice. Minor: Computer
Science.
#67 ERIC WOOSLEY, OL, 6'1", 250, So,
Villa Park, IL/Willowbrook HS
School: Attended Willowbrook High School
and played four years of varsity football
under Coach Mark Olson. Was named AllConference as a senior. Played one year of
baseball under Coach Dick Eufrasio and two years of basketball
under Coach Kim Collins. Personal: Born 12/19/86 in Melrose
Park, IL. Family: Glen and Lori Woosley. He has one brother and
one sister. He has an uncle who played for the Dallas Cowboys.
Hobbies: Cards and sports. Major: Physical Education.
2005 Spartan Stats
Playoffs
Champions
2004 / 2000 / 1992
2004 / 2000 / 1999 / 1998
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2005 Spartan Stats
2005 OFFENSIVE STAT LEADERS
Scoring
Rushing
Name
G
Paro
10
DeBosschere 7
McAndrew
9
Paxson
10
Harner
10
Folliard
10
Bates
2
Abel
1
Simons
9
Blaser
4
Team
5
Guthrie
10
Sterkel
4
Hornung
10
Att Gain Loss
97 517
52
81 293
38
66 272
18
30 162
3
29
69
6
2
16
6
2
4
0
2
4
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
0
1
1
0
10
2
0
12
58 101 273
Total
10
Opponents 10
374 1,440
455 2,277
Net Avg
465
4.8
255
3.1
254
3.8
159
5.3
63
2.2
10
5.0
4
2.0
3
1.5
1
1.0
1
1.0
-1 -0.5
-10 -10.0
-12 -6.0
-172 -3.0
420 1020
347 1,930
2.7
4.2
TD Long
3
74
0
33
5
27
0
27
1
6
0
16
0
3
0
4
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
15
Avg/G
46.5
36.4
28.2
15.9
21.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
0.1
0.2
-0.2
-1.0
-3.0
-17.2
9
19
102.0
193.0
74
69
Passing
Name
Hornung
Sterkel
Paro
G Effic Att Cmp Int Pct Yds TD
11 140.12 235 134
8 57.0 1,808 18
4 41.87
6
3
1 50.0
18
0
10 -200.0
1
0
1 0.0
0
0
Total
10 136.27 247 137
Opponents 10 100.24 218 105
10 56.6 1,826
11 48.2 1,299
Lng Avg/G
52 180.8
9
4.5
0
0
18
8
52 182.6
60 129.9
Receiving
Name
Folliard
Fincham
Rynne
Mackinson
Blaser
Wells
DeBosschere
McAndrew
Paxson
Harmon
Hunt
Harner
G
10
10
10
10
4
3
7
9
10
7
3
3
No
41
24
21
19
7
5
5
4
4
3
3
1
Yds
749
289
223
234
76
82
33
30
16
70
12
12
Avg
18.3
12.0
10.6
12.3
10.9
16.4
6.6
7.5
4.0
23.3
4.0
12.0
TD
9
2
3
0
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
Long
52
43
40
41
44
34
20
13
6
35
8
12
Avg/G
74.9
28.9
22.3
23.4
19.0
27.3
4.7
3.3
1.6
10.0
4.0
4.0
Total
Opponents
10
10
137
105
1,826
1,299
13.3
12.4
18
8
52
60
182.6
129.9
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AU Football
Name
TD
Folliard
9
McAndrew 5
Unger
0
Rynne
3
Paro
3
Paxson
2
Fincham
1
Harner
1
Blaser
1
Speer
1
Wells
1
Davidson
1
Ryan
0
Hornung
0
FG Kick
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-1 19-27
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
Total
29
Opponents 29
0-1 19-27
4-9 17-25
PATs
Rush Rcv
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
1-1
0
0-0
0
1-1
0-0
Pass DXP
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0-1
0
0
0
0-1
1-3
Saf Points
0
54
0
30
0
19
0
18
0
18
0
12
0
12
0
6
0
6
0
6
0
6
0
6
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
195
205
Interception Returns
Name
Davidson
Perry
Carlson
Speer
No
5
3
2
1
Yds
29
28
0
45
Avg
5.8
9.3
0.0
45.0
TD
0
0
0
1
Long
21
28
0
45
Total
Opponents
13
8
228
46
17.5
5.8
2
0
100
23
Punting
Name
Guthrie
Team
No
53
2
Yds
1,880
23
Avg
35.5
11.5
Long
65
23
TB
2
0
FC
7
0
Total
Opponents
55
49
1,903
1,628
34.6
33.2
65
68
2
3
7
3
I20 Blkd
8
0
0
2
8
11
2
2
Punt Returns
Name
Rynne
Blaser
Perry
Davidson
Ryan
No
18
4
1
1
1
Yds
112
40
13
15
-6
Avg
6.2
10.0
13.0
15.0
-6.0
TD
0
0
0
1
0
Long
21
29
13
15
0
Total
Opponents
25
26
174
143
7.0
5.5
1
0
26
39
Kickoff Returns
Name
Mackinson
Perry
Blaser
Paro
Rynne
Speer
McAndrew
Wells
No
9
6
4
4
3
3
1
1
Yds
145
113
75
76
71
47
9
8
Avg
16.1
18.8
18.8
21.5
23.7
15.7
9.0
8.0
TD
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Long
25
25
21
31
27
22
9
8
Total
Opponents
31
34
554
528
17.9
15.5
0
0
31
43
2005 Spartan Stats
2005 Team Totals
First Downs
Rushing
Passing
Penalties
AU
OPP
144
57
77
10
189
108
64
17
1,020
1,440
420
374
2.7
102.0
9
1,930
2,277
347
455
4.2
193.0
19
Passing Yardage
Att-Comp-Int
Average per Pass
Average per Catch
Average per Game
TDs Passing
1,826
242-137-10
7.5
13.3
182.6
18
1,299
218-105-11
6.0
12.4
129.9
8
Total Offense
Total Plays
Average per Play
Average per Game
2,846
616
4.6
284.6
3,229
673
4.8
322.9
Kickoff Returns – Yards
31-554
34-528
Punt Returns – Yards
25-174
26-143
Interception Returns – Yards
11-102
10-117
16-9
22-13
Penalties – Yards
66-594
72-593
Punts – Avg
55-34.6
49-33.2
29:00
31:00
3rd-Down Conversions
45-133
48-138
4th-Down Conversions
11-25
10-23
Rushing Yardage
Yards Gained Rushing
Yards Lost Rushing
Rushing Attempts
Average per Rush
Average per Game
TDs Rushing
Fumbles – Lost
Time of Possession/Game
2005 DEFENSIVE STAT LEADERS
____________TACKLES____________
___SACKS___
Name
GP
Perry
10
Dentino
10
Tate
10
Deer
10
Davidson
9
Whalen
10
Mosier
10
Speer
9
Gniedziejko
9
Eckhorn
9
Carlson
7
Simons
9
Bell
10
Aguilar
5
Baker
8
Romito
10
Goedken
9
Mackinson
10
Ryan
10
Elliot
6
Mazzara
5
Harmon
7
Roberts
5
McAndrew
9
DeBosschere
7
UT
35
35
24
25
33
22
16
22
21
13
17
13
7
11
9
13
5
8
4
7
6
4
2
2
1
AT
34
30
41
29
12
32
31
18
12
26
14
15
26
16
20
9
9
3
7
2
2
3
1
3
NO-YARDS
–
8.0-53
1.0-10
–
–
–
3.0-26
–
1.0-9
–
–
2.0-20
0.5-4
–
1.0-6
–
–
–
1.0-6
–
1.5-15
–
–
–
–
Totals
Opponents
368
380
406
297
10
10
TOTAL FOR LOSS
52.0
3.5-9
50.0
15.5-88
44.5
6.0-19
39.5
1.0-2
39.0
1.0-3
38.0
3.5-7
31.5
9.0-37
31.0
0.5-1
27.0
5.5-21
26.0
4.0-9
24.0
1.5-2
20.5
4.5-22
20.0
3.5-11
19.0
2.5-13
19.0
1.0-6
17.5
–
9.5
1.0-2
9.5
–
7.5
1.0-6
7.0
–
7.0
1.5-15
5.0
–
3.5
–
2.5
–
2.5
–
571.0
528.5
66-273
78-365
__________PASS DEF___________
Name
INT-YDS
Perry
3-28
Dentino
–
Deer
–
Davidson
5-29
Mosier
–
Speer
1-45
Gniedziejko
–
Carlson
2-0
Simons
–
Bell
–
Aguilar
–
Baker
–
Romito
–
Goedken
–
Ryan
–
Mazzara
–
Roberts
–
DeBosschere
–
Tillman
–
Totals
Opponents
11-102
10-117
17-143
31-239
____FUMBLES____
BRUP
9
1
3
8
2
2
1
1
–
–
2
–
1
–
1
–
–
–
–
QB H
–
9
–
–
4
–
1
–
1
1
–
–
–
2
–
2
–
–
1
RCV-YDS
1-0
–
2-3
1-0
1-0
2-0
–
1-0
–
1-6
–
–
–
1-0
–
–
2-0
1-0
–
FF
1
–
1
–
1
–
–
–
–
–
–
1
1
–
1
–
–
1
–
32
23
22
4
13-9
9-38
8
13
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Individual Records
*Note: AU began football in 1900 and fielded teams on an inconsistent basis in the 1900s and teens.
Teams were fielded regularly from 1924 through 1952 (except for the war years). The sport was
dropped after the 1952 season and reinstated in 1986 after a 33-year hiatus.
OFFENSE RECORDS – Individual
SCORING/RUSHING
MOST POINTS SCORED:
G:
36
Geary Pryor
S:
102
Dan Whalen
C:
236
Geary Pryor
10/12/02 vs. Concordia (Ill.) (6 TDs)
2004 (17 TDs)
2001–2003
TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS:
G:
311
Chris Pfalzgraf
1999 vs. Concordia
S:
1,901
Andrew Hornung 2004
C:
3,691
Ron Griffin
1987–1990 (3,691 rush)
TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS:
G:
6
Geary Pryor
Geary Pryor
S:
18
Garrett Meyer
C:
37
Ron Griffin
1,233
3,691
1989 (57-31-1)
LONGEST PASS COMPLETION:
G:
85 (TD) Kurt Whisenand
85 (TD) Andrew Hornung
85
Garrett Meyer
1989 vs. Benedictine
2004 vs. Concordia (Ill.)
2000 vs. Eureka
LONGEST TOUCHDOWN PASS:
G:
85
Kurt Whisenand
85
Andrew Hornung
2004 vs. Concordia (Ill.)
MOST TOUCHDOWN PASSES:
S:
18
Andrew Hornung
C:
35
Andrew Hornung
2005
2005
vs. Concordia (Ill.) 10/12/02
vs. Eureka College 10/6/01
2001
1987–1990 (36 rush.; 1 rec.)
MOST RUSHING YARDS:
G:
276
Geary Pryor
S:
C:
FEWEST INTERCEPTIONS:
S:
1
Todd Martel
SPARTAN GREATS
Rod Stinson was an
All-American return man
for the Spartans in 1990
and again in 1992.
vs. Benedictine University
10/5/02 (26 att.)
1992 (207 att.)
1987–1990 (560 att.; 6.6 ypc)
Derek Tieman
Ron Griffin
LONGEST RUN FROM SCRIMMAGE:
G:
80
Mark Hancock
10/21/95 vs. Benedictine
LONGEST TOUCHDOWN RUN FROM SCRIMMAGE:
G:
80
Mark Hancock
MOST TOUCHDOWNS RUSHING:
G:
6
Geary Pryor
vs. Concordia (Ill.) 10/12/02
S:
17
Dan Whalen
2004
C:
39
Geary Pryor
2001–2003
PASSING
MOST YARDS PASSING:
G:
331
Garrett Meyer
S:
1,916
Andrew Hornung 2004
C:
3,968
Andrew Hornung 2005
MOST PASS COMPLETIONS:
G:
21
Garrett Meyer
2001 vs. Valparaiso
S:
135
Andrew Hornung 2004 (135-241-8)
C:
292
MOST PASS ATTEMPTS:
G:
40
Garrett Meyer
2001 vs. Valparaiso
S:
241
C:
538
Mark Hancock
1994–1997
COMPLETION PERCENTAGE:
S:
.564
Kyle Daniels
C:
.543
Garrett Meyer
2002 (79-140-8)
2000–2002 (189-348-16)
MOST INTERCEPTIONS:
G:
4
Tim Silagi
S:
12
Todd Martel
C:
23
Mark Hancock
9/10/94 vs. Albion
1988
1994–1997
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RECEIVING
RECEPTION YARDS:
G:
206
Paulie Forsythe
S:
852
Paulie Forsythe
C:
1,708
Paulie Forsythe
2001 vs. Valparaiso
2001
1996–2001
RECEPTIONS:
G:
12
Paulie Forsythe
Rich Bigham
S:
49
Paulie Forsythe
C:
104
Paulie Forsythe
2001 vs. Valparaiso
2002 vs. Trinity International
2001
1996–2001
TOUCHDOWNS:
G:
3
Paulie Forsythe
S:
11
Paulie Forsythe
C:
18
Paulie Forsythe
2001 vs. Benedictine 9/22/01
2001
1996–2001
RETURNS
LONGEST KICKOFF RETURN:
G:
88
Mylon Jones
9/6/97 vs. Coe
LONGEST PUNT RETURN:
G:
77
Rod Stinson
10/20/90 vs. North Park
KICKING
MOST FIELD GOALS:
G:
2
Ken Stone
2
Ron Hunsaker
Byron Fielder
Ryan Glab
S:
8
Ron Hunsaker
Byron Fielder
C:
20
Byron Fielder
1998
1990
1988
2002
1990
1988
1986–89 (20 of 25)
Individual Records
LONGEST FIELD GOAL:
G:
44 yds Matt Sheridan
LONGEST PUNT:
G:
65 yds Eric Guthrie
2005
PUNTING AVERAGE:
S:
37.0
Rob Lake
1990 (42 att/1,556 yds)
Team Records
*Note: Since AU did not play a full varsity schedule in 1986 (five
games), that season’s final totals are not considered in records
where it would not be a fair comparison as it relates to a team
record.
SPARTAN GREATS
Chris Ferko (’92) was
an All-American in
1992 and tied the
single-season tackle
record (120) that
same year.
FEWEST PUNTS RETURNED AGAINST:
S:
12
Doug Bruyn
1992 (45 att)
FEWEST RETURN YARDS ALLOWED:
S:
13 yds Doug Bruyn
1992 (45 att/12 ret)
EXTRA POINTS:
G:
9
Ken Stone
8
Jeremy Ayers
S:
C:
42
71
10/31/1998 vs. Greenville
10/16/2004 vs. Concordia (Ill.)
2004 (42 of 51)
200–present (71 of 91)
1986–1989 (71 of 85)
Jeremy Ayers
Ryan Glab
Byron Fielder
CONSECUTIVE EXTRA POINTS MADE:
S:
24
Jeremy Ayers
2004
DEFENSE
INTERCEPTIONS
MOST INTERCEPTIONS:
G:
4
Brian Fetterolf
S:
10
Brian Fetterolf
Brian Fetterolf
C:
28
Brian Fetterolf
1989 vs. Knox (116 yds)
1989 (212 yds)
1988 (120 yds)
1986–89 (390 yds)
LONGEST INTERCEPTION RETURN:
G:
100(TD) Robbie Parry
10/2/2004 vs. Concordia (Wis.)
FUMBLE RECOVERIES
FUMBLE RECOVERIES:
G:
2
Jon Ingram
Tracy Forrest
Ron Dybas
S:
3
Brandon Schweinler
by many
C:
8
Ray Nardi
2002 vs. Lakeland
1992 vs. Olivet Nazarene
1990 vs. Olivet Nazarene
2001 most recent
1986–1989
OFFENSE
TOTAL OFFENSE
TOTAL YARDS:
G:
685
1998
S:
4,296
2004
vs. Greenville (475 rush/210 pass)
786 plays/2,302 rush/1,994 pass
MOST PLAYS:
G:
99
1997
vs. Simpson
SCORING
MOST POINTS:
G:
76
2001
S:
363
2004
FEWEST POINTS:
S:
104
1994
1992 (77 solo; 43 assist)
1986 (74 solo; 46 assist)
1986–1989 (186 solo; 134 assist)
QB SACKS:
G:
6
S:
16
C:
39.5
1999 vs. Concordia (Wis.)
1999
1997–2000
Jeremy Benson
Jeremy Benson
Jeremy Benson
9 games
GREATEST MARGIN OF VICTORY:
G:
76 pts
2001
vs. Concordia (Ill.) (AU 76, CU 0)
GREATEST MARGIN OF DEFEAT:
G:
62 pts
1986
vs. Benedictine (IBC 62, AU 0)
MOST POINTS, COMBINED:
G:
88
1998
AU 63, Greenville 25
RUSHING
TACKLES
TOTAL TACKLES:
G:
30
Brian Fetterolf
S:
120
Chris Ferko
Brian Fetterolf
C:
320
Brian Fetterolf
vs. Concordia University (Ill.)
(AU 76-CU 0)
11 games, 6-5 record
MOST YARDS:
G:
603
2002
S:
2,600
1992
vs. Benedictine
9 games, 291.1 ypg
FEWEST YARDS:
G:
(-2)
9/21/96
vs. Wheaton
MOST ATTEMPTS:
G:
79
1988
S:
581
1999
vs. Knox
2,392 yds./4.1 ypc
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Team Records
TACKLES
SPARTAN GREATS
Former Spartan Fred
Schuldes was a two-time
team defensive MVP and
voted to All-American
status in 1991. Schuldes
also worked as a graduate
assistant with the Spartans
in 1992, helping with AU’s
linebacker corps.
PASSING
MOST YARDS:
G:
350
2001
S:
1,994
2004
vs. Benedictine
FEWEST YARDS PASSING:
G:
19
1986
S:
573
1994
vs. College of St. Francis
115-42-13
MOST ATTEMPTS:
G:
40
2001
S:
247
2004
vs. Valparaiso
139-247-8
FEWEST ATTEMPTS:
G:
5
2002
S:
92
1992
vs. Benedictine
92-41-5
MOST COMPLETIONS:
G:
21
2001
2002
S:
139
2004
vs. Valparaiso
vs. Lakeland
MOST INTERCEPTIONS:
G:
4
1989
1988
vs. Olivet Nazarene
vs. Taylor
DEFENSE
MOST QB SACKS:
G:
12
1990
S:
37
2004
vs. North Park
YARDAGE
LEAST TOTAL OFFENSE ALLOWED:
G:
-24
1991
vs. Culver-Stockton
S:
1,769
1988
9 games
MOST TOTAL OFFENSE ALLOWED:
G:
671
1993
vs. Drake (447 rush, 224 pass)
S:
3,240
2004
1,418 rush/1,822 pass
LEAST YARDS RUSHING ALLOWED:
G:
-44
1991
vs. Culver-Stockton
S:
635
1999
292 attempts
MOST YARDS RUSHING ALLOWED:
G:
447
1993
vs. Drake (53 att)
S:
1,871
1993
412 attempts
LEAST YARDS PASSING ALLOWED:
G:
15
1989
vs. Olivet Nazarene
S:
893
1991
201-78-11
MOST YARDS PASSING ALLOWED:
G:
346
2001
vs. Greenville
S:
1,972
1999
182-366-16
MISC. RECORDS
BEST RECORD, REGULAR SEASON:
S:
9-0
1992
MOST VICTORIES:
S:
9
1992
9-1 record
MOST LOSSES:
S:
6
1995
3-6 record
LONGEST WIN STREAK:
13 games
SCORING
MOST POINTS ALLOWED:
G:
62
1986
S:
216
2004
vs. Benedictine (BU 62, AU 0)
11 games, 6-5 record
FEWEST POINTS ALLOWED:
S:
76
1992
9 games, 9-0 reg. season record
INTERCEPTIONS
MOST INTERCEPTIONS:
G:
7
1989
1988
S:
30
1988
vs. Taylor
vs. Dubuque
(also had 29 ints. in 1989)
FUMBLE RECOVERIES
MOST FUMBLE RECOVERIES:
G:
4
1990
vs. Olivet Nazarene
S:
24
1989
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1991-1992 (began 10/19/91 vs.
North Park; ended on 11/21/92 vs.
Illinois Wesleyan)
LONGEST UNBEATEN STREAK:
14 games
1991-1992 (began with tie vs. Olivet
Nazarene on 10/12/91; ended on
11/21/92 vs. Illinois Wesleyan)
LONGEST LOSING STREAK:
S:
4
1986
MOST SHUTOUTS:
S:
4
2001
AU Honors and Awards
National Weekly Football Gazette
All-America Team
AvoGrower Consensus
All AmericaTeam
2004
2001
2000
1999
1996
1995
1992
2001
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1989
Josh Lane
Kip Daniels
Jeremy Benson
Jeremy Benson
Drew Avery
Drew Avery
Chris Ferko
Randy Haehnel
Derek Tieman
Rod Stinson
Jim Murchak
Don Brummel
Brian Fetterolf
DL
DB
DL
DL
DB
DB
LB
OT
RB
KR
C
DL
DB
2nd Team
1st Team
2nd Team
1st Team
3rd Team
3rd Team
1st Team;
MVP LB/DB
1st Team
S.M.
S.M.
H.M.
H.M.
1st Team
Chris Ferko
Randy Haehnel
Rod Stinson
Fred Schuldes
LB
OT
KR
LB
2nd Team
3rd Team
2nd Team
H.M.
Drew Avery
Brian Fetterolf
Randy Haehnel
NCAA Division III Pizza Hut
All-America Team
1989
1989
1988
1988
Brian Fetterolf
Troy Hendrix
Brian Fetterolf
Joe Nauman
DB
TE
DB
LB
1st Team
H.M.
2nd Team
H.M.
College Sports Chicago magazine
All-Chicagoland Team
1996
1996
1996
Drew Avery
Jason Stransky
Brandon Kopf
DB
LB
DB
1st Team
1st Team
2nd Team
DB
OL
DB
DL
DB
H.M.
2nd Team
1st Team
3rd Team
H.M.
D3Football.com
All-America Team
2004
2002
2001
2000
1999
Robbie Parry
Bryan Megli
Kip Daniels
Jeremy Benson
Marc Anderson
Hewlett Packard Division II
All-America Team
2002
2001
2001
2000
2000
1999
Bryan Megli
Kip Daniels
Bryan Megli
Jeremy Benson
Jason Nawracaj
Jeremy Benson
OL
DB
OL
DL
LB
DL
3rd Team
1st Team
H.M.
1st Team
H.M.
1st Team
DB
2nd Team
TEAM MVPs
NCAA Division III Champion Products
All-America Team
1992
1992
1990
1991
Kip Daniels
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
DEFENSIVE MVPs
Kevin Rynne
Ryan Schrader (DB)
Steve Messina (DL)
Bryon Megli (OL)
Kip Daniels (DB)
Jeremy Benson (DT)
Chris Pfalzgraf (QB)
Matt Deegan (DB)
Jason Stransky (LB)
Jason Stransky (LB)
Jeff Ruppert (LB)
Dan Dixon (RB)
Derek Avery (QB)
Chris Ferko (LB)
Fred Schuldes (LB)
Rod Stinson (DB/KR)
Brian Fetterolf (DB)
Joe Nauman (LB)
Keith Russ (LB)
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
Kyle Dentino
Josh Lane (DL)
Steve Messina (DL)
Jon Ingram (LB)
Kip Daniels (DB)
Jason Nawracaj (LB)
Jeremy Benson (DT)
Jeremy Benson (DT)
Matt Deegan (DB)
Jason Stransky (LB)
Jason Stransky (LB)
Jeff Ruppert (LB)
Kevin Norwood (DE)
Brad Delphey (DE)
Chris Ferko (LB)
Fred Schuldes (LB)
Fred Schuldes (LB)
Brian Fetterolf (DB)
Joe Nauman (LB)
Joe Nauman (LB)
OFFENSIVE MVPs
Joe Nauman
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986
Joe Folliard
Ben Adolph (OL)
Geary Pryor (RB)
Bryon Megli (OL)
Paulie Forsythe (WR)
Mylon Jones (RB)
Chris Pfalzgraf (QB)
Chris Kurowski (OL)
Brett Runkle (RB)
Ross Draper (WR)
Rick Natividad (WR)
Andy Silvestri (WR)
Dan Dixon (RB)
Chad Robertson (WR)
Andy Silvestri (WR)
Randy Haehnel (OT)
Derek Tieman (RB)
Scott Denny (OL)
Ron Griffin (TB)
Ron Griffin (TB)
Ron Griffin (TB)
Ron Griffin (TB)
Tim Betustak (FB)
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Jason Smith
Rich Duncan
John Donofrio
Chad Johansen
Pete Watkins
Kanute Drugan
Mike McKenzie
Brian Kipley
Paul Heinkel
Jerry Angle
844-6891
844-5115
844-3855
844-3849
844-5268
844-4207
844-4939
844-7575
844-5152
844-5261
Other Important Numbers
Admission
Alumni Office
Physical Education Office
Campus Safety
Training Room
University Communications
Wellness Center
Brian Kipley
Sports Information
Director
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AU Football
844-5533
844-5486
844-6181
844-5450
844-4891
844-5481
844-5434
Rebecca L. Sherrick
President
Currently in her seventh year as Aurora
University President, Rebecca Sherrick is
a true Spartan booster and often attends
athletic events. She earned her B.A. from
Illinois Wesleyan University and Ph.D.
from Northwestern University.
Andrew Manion
Provost
Previously Dean of the College of Arts
and Sciences from 1998 to 2000, Andrew
Manion earned his B.A. from Saint Norbert
College and his Ph.D. in experimental
psychology from Adelphi University.
Michael Moser
Vice President for Student Life
Michael Moser assumed the duties of Vice
President for Student Life in March 2004.
He has a B.A. from North Central College
and a Master of Divinity from GarrettEvangelical Theological Seminary.
Mark Walsh
Director of Athletics
Mark Walsh was named Director of
Athletics in 1998. Previously, Walsh was
AU’s Head Baseball Coach from 1992 to
2002 and an Assistant Coach from 1987 to
1992. Walsh led the Spartans to nine NIIC
championships and nine NCAA Tournament appearances while posting a 320-85 (.790) won-lost
record in 10 seasons. Walsh also served as Assistant Football
Coach at AU from 1986 to 1996 and was part of the coaching
staff who reinstated football after it had been dropped in
1952. Walsh earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees
from Aurora University.
This Is Aurora University
When you can’t
attend games, catch
ALL the scores on the
SPARTAN SPORTS
HOTLINE
630-844-3838
touchtone phone required
Eckhart Hall
Aurora University traces its origins to the 1893 founding of a seminary in
the small town of Mendota, IL. Though established initially to prepare graduates
for ministry, the institution soon adopted a broader mission and moved to a
new campus on the western edge of the nearby community of Aurora. With this
change came a different name and a growing enrollment. In 1985, the institution
was rechristened Aurora University.
In 1992, the Aurora and George Williams College traditions blended when the
two institutions entered into the affiliation agreement that paved the way for a
merger eight years later.
Today Aurora University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
of the North Central Association to award degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s,
and doctoral levels. The institution enrolls approximately 4,000 degree-seeking
students a year on its Illinois and Wisconsin campuses.
The Aurora campus offers undergraduate and graduate programs through
the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education and the College of
Professional Studies (including the Dunham School of Business, School of
Nursing, School of Social Work and School of Health and Physical Education.)
The graduate programs offer areas of specialization, leading to master’s degrees
in business administration, mathematics, recreation administration, teaching
and social work, as well as a doctorate in education.
At AU, academic programs are enhanced through learning opportunities. The
Dunham Scholars Program incorporates service learning and extracurricular
activities into its business curriculum. The Honors Program offers students
advanced coursework, innovative seminars and participation in special events.
May Term is a three-week program offering opportunities to study abroad,
research a science topic on campus or travel to Chicago to explore the city’s culture.
AU offers its undergraduates a wide range of on- and off-campus learning
experiences. Students participate in more than 60 musical, literary, religious,
social and service organizations and play active roles in campus governance.
The university also fields18 NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic teams. The
Spartans boast a winning tradition with 44 conference titles in recent years and
25 regular appearances in national tournaments.
The Alumni Hall of Physical Education features a racquetball court, climbing
wall, complete locker room facilities, training room, weight room, aerobic-activities room, classroom and coaches’ offices.
Aurora University is located in west Aurora, within an hour’s drive of Chicago
and at the western end of the Illinois Research and Development Corridor. It is
accessible via Interstate 88 at the Orchard Road exit.
statistics
highlights
upcoming games
For Complete
IBFC
Conference Standings,
Results, Directions
and News
LOG ON TO
www.illinibadger.org
Aurora University
Spartans
2006 Football Schedule
Date/Day
Sept. 2, Sat.
Sept. 9, Sat.
Sept. 16, Sat.
Sept. 23, Sat.
Sept. 30, Sat.
Oct. 7, Sat.
Oct. 14, Sat.
Oct. 21, Sat.
Oct. 28, Sat.
Nov. 4, Sat.
Nov.11, Sat.
Opponent
Rockford College
Coe College
Open Date
MacMurray College*
Greenville College*
Concordia (WI) University*^
Benedictine University*
Concordia (IL) University*
Eureka College*
Lakeland College*
Valparaiso University
Time
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
Site
Aurora, IL
Cedar Rapids, IA
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
Noon
12:30 p.m.
Jacksonville, IL
Greenville, IL
Aurora, IL
Aurora, IL
River Forest, IL
Aurora, IL
Aurora, IL
Valparaiso, IN
Aurora University
Spartans
2007 Football Schedule
Date/Day
Sept. 1, Sat.
Sept. 8, Sat.
Sept. 15, Sat.
Sept. 22, Sat.
Sept. 29, Sat.
Oct. 6, Sat.
Oct. 13, Sat.
Oct. 20, Sat.
Oct. 27, Sat.
Nov. 3, Sat.
Nov.10, Sat.
Opponent
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Coe College
Open Date
MacMurray College*
Greenville College*
Concordia (WI) University*
Benedictine University*
Concordia (IL) University*^
Eureka College*
Lakeland College*
Rockford College
Time
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
Site
Milwaukee, WI
Aurora, IL
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m.
Aurora, IL
Aurora, IL
Mequon, WI
Lisle, IL
Aurora, IL
Eureka, IL
Sheboygan, WI
Rockford, IL
*Illini-Badger Conference Game
^ AU Homecoming
All home games in BOLD
All home games are played
on AU Field located on
the west side of campus.
347 S. Gladstone Ave.
Aurora, IL 60506-4892
630-844-5533 or
800-742-5281
www. aurora.edu

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