Blue Devil Football Player Profiles

Chris Bastian - DL, 6-3, 220, Jr, Maplewood, Minn. (North St. Paul)

Major

• Applied Science

High School: two-time all-conference in football and track…team captain in football and track…football team had the best record in 20 years…Personal: enjoys wood carving, sports, being with friends, science and history classes, and photography…Parents: Gary & Kristine Bastian.

Nick Bocik - LB, 6-0, 220, So, Appleton, Wis. (Xavier)

Major

• Construction Management

2007: saw action in nine games and recorded five tackles...High School: all-conference RB & DL…team captain…team was two-time regional champions…Personal: enjoys golf and hunting…Parents: Pat Donahue & Anne Bocik.

Ryan Brodhagen - DL, 6-0, 220, Fr, Abbotsford, Wis.

Major

• Packaging

High School: two-time honorable mention all-conference…team was 8-2 overall, lost to eventual state champion in playoffs…Personal: enjoys fishing, hunting…Parents: Robert Brodhagen.

Mike Bryan - LS, 6-2, 195, So, Rochester, Minn. (John Marshall)

Major

• Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism

Jared Carter - RB, 6-1, 180, Fr, Augusta, Wis. (Fall Creek)

Major

• Undeclared

High School: first team all-conference, team captain, team MVP, all-Northwest team honorable mention, team was conference champions…Personal: enjoys being outdoors…Parents: Rob Carter.

Adam Churchill - DB, 6-1, 165, Fr, Plum City, Wis.

Major

• Engineering

High School: first team all-conference, honorable mention all-area…two-year team captain, team MVP…team had a record of 10-2 in 2007 and 11-1 in 2006…team was conference champions in 2005 and 2006…Personal: enjoys sports, hunting, and video games…Parents: Paul & Joan Churchill.

Eric Cieslak - WR, 6-2, 190, So, Rochester, Minn. (Mayo)

Major

• Packaging

2007: saw action in eight games and recorded one touchdown...High School: team was conference champions…Personal: enjoys wakeboarding, being outdoors, and track & field…Parents: Bob & Kathy Cieslak.

Quinn Patrick Conn - OL, 6-3, 280, Fr, Madison, Wis. (Memorial)

Major

• Construction Management

High School: team was conference champions in 2004…Personal: enjoys snowboarding, skateboarding, and basketball…Parents: Colin & Susan Conn.

Nate Cote - DL, 6-0, 200, Fr, Appleton, Wis. (East)

Major

• Undeclared

High School: second team all-conference…team captain…Personal: enjoys hunting and fishing…Parents: Paul & Jane Cote.

Justin Crooks - DB, 6-0, 200, So, Wausau, Wis. (East)

Major

• Undeclared
  

2007: saw action in all ten games and recorded 22 tackles...2006: saw action in nine of 10 games...had two tackles vs. River Falls...High School: All-Conference…all-region…honorable mention all-state… Personal: enjoys hunting, fishing and paintball…Parents: Al & Jean Crooks.

Grant Daigle - DL, 6-3, 260, Sr, Tomahawk, Wis.

Major

• Construction
  

2007: named to the WIAC second team...played in all ten games and made 31 tackles...2006: first on the team in sacks...saw action in all 10 games...recorded 19 tackles and 3 sacks...made 3 tackles, 2 of which were for a loss, and a sack against Plateville on September 30...2005: played in all 10 games...collected 18 tackles, including 3.5 tackles for a loss...2003: red-shirted season... High School: three-all-conference…team captain...2002 conference defensive player of the year....wrestling state champion at 215 weight class, 43-2 record including 34 pins...Personal: enjoys hunting, fishing, golf and outdoor activities…Parents: Tom & Linda Daigle.

Tom Donnillon - DL, 6-3, 245, Fr, Mahtomedi, Minn.

Major

• Engineering

High School: team was state champions in 2005…Personal: enjoys paintball, dirt biking, and snowboarding…Parents: Bill & Linda Donnillon.

Jerec Dorschner - DB, 6-0, 175, Fr, Durand, Wis.

Major

• Business

High School: offensive and defensive all-conference…team captain, team offensive MVP...Personal: enjoys riding four wheelers, hunting, and fishing…Parents: Kevin & Keri Dorschner.

Marcus Elmer - OL, 6-0, 225, Jr, Stillwater, Minn.

Major

• Engineering Technology
  

2005: saw action vs. Upper Iowa and Waldorf College... High School: team captain...all-conference...wrestling team captain, two-time all-conference, wrestling... Personal: enjoys fishing...Parents: Mark & Sue Elmer.

Wendell Eskridge - DB, 6-0, 205, Sr, Milwaukee, Wis. (Custer)

Major

• Psychology
  

2007: given the WE-US-OURS team award...named to the d3football.com all-west region third team...played in the Aztec Bowl for the Division III all-star team and was named team captain...named to the WIAC first team...played in all ten games and led the team in pass break ups with seven...2006: fifth on the the team in tackles and second in break ups...had 12 tackles, six solo, vs. Whitworth...had seven solo tackles, including sack, vs. Platteville...saw action in all 10 games...2005: ended up fifth on team in tackles with 57...also contributed six tackles for a loss, one sack, one blocked kick and two PBUs...returned one punt for 10 yards... 2004: had 18 yard interception return vs. Waldorf...recovered fumble vs. La Crosse...four tackles vs. Oshkosh...four solo tackles vs. Platteville...High School: first team all-conference...second team all-state...city champions...team captain...team MVP... Personal: enjoys music, sports, being with friends...Parent: Mercedes Holloway.

Clint Ewert - LB, 5-10, 205, Fr, Abbotsford, Wis.

Major

• Mechanical Engineering

High School: honorable mention second team all-conference…MVP Lineman…Personal: enjoys robotics…Parents: Terry & Elizabeth Ewert.

TJ Faulkner - OL, 6-1, 265, Fr, Eleva, Wis. (Eau Claire Memorial)

Major

• Business Administration

High School: all-conference, all-city, all-region…team was conference champions…Personal: enjoys welding, hunting, fishing, engines, and snowmobiling…Parents: Troy & Kris Falkner.

Cody Felske - RB, 6-1, 210, Fr, Glen Flora, Wis. (Flambeau)

Major

• Construction

High School: all-conference LB…three-year team captain…Personal: enjoys fishing, hunting, mudding…Parents: Perry & Geralyn Felske.

Ron Fricke - RB, 6-1, 195, So, Monticello, Minn. (St. Michael-Albertville)

Major

• Construction

2007: saw action in nine games and had one rushing touchdown...2006: saw limited action...High School: captain...all-conference…Mississippi 8 Most Valuable Back…captain for track and all-conference… Personal: enjoys hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and boating…Parents: Steve & Karen Fricke.

Jake Graycarek - OL, 6-1, 310, So, Green Bay, Wis. (Bay Port)

Major

• Psychology

High School: second team all-conference tackle…Parents: John & Mary Graycarek.

Jacob Haag - OL, 6-2, 280, Sr, Maribel, Wis. (Michicot)

Major

• Technology Education
  

2006: saw action in four games...2005: saw action in five games, four of them victories... 2004: saw considerable time...will switch to defensive line... 2003: red-shirted season... High School: first team all-conference defensive line, second team offensive line…all-area…team captain…was a wrestling state champion… Personal : enjoys all sports, the outdoors…Parents: Earl & Martha Haag.

Chris Hanson - QB, 5-11, 185, Fr, Rockford, Minn.

Major

• Business Administration

High School: two-year all-conference, 2-year offensive player of the year…named most improved as a sophomore…set school record for passing yards and touchdowns…team won their coach’s first playoff game in 2005…Personal: enjoys hunting, fishing, music, girls, golfing, ball sports, and is a Green Bay Packers fan…Parents: Steve & Laurie Hanson.

Jamie Hinker - OL, 6-4, 350, Sr, Greenwood, Wis.

Major

• Business
  

2006: saw action in 9 of the 10 games...2005: moved from defensive line to offensive line...contributed solidly in playing in all 10 games... 2004: started all nine games on defensive line...eight tackles vs. Stevens Point...in on six tackles for loss...five-yard sack vs. Waldorf...team's outstanding freshman... High School: two-time all-conference, both offense and defense...all-conference baseball...Personal: enjoys hunting, fishing, outdoor activities...Parents: Randy & Gina Hinker.

Jason Horzewski - OL, 6-3, 260, Fr, Princeton, Wis.

Major

• Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management

High School: two-year second team all-conference (football), four-year letter winner (football), two-year football team captain…two-year letter winner (basketball), team captain (basketball)…academic all-conference, two-year academic letter winner…Personal: enjoys ice fishing and playing guitar…Parents: Michael & Jolene Horzewski.

Justin Hultman - RB, 5-11, 185, Fr, Bruce, Wis.

Major

• Undeclared

2007: saw action in two games and averaged 3.8 yards per carry...High School: second team all-conference, WWS player of the week, 2005 MVP, 2005 offensive MVP…Personal: enjoys snowboarding, wakeboarding, and dirt biking…Parents: Chris & Tina Hultman.

Arinze Ikemefuna - DB, 5-9, 180, Jr, Bell Canyon, Calif. (Calabasas)

Major

• Business

2007: played in all ten games and led the teams in fumble recoveries with two...2006: saw action in 7 of the 10 games...recorded 7 tackles and a forced fumble against Upper Iowa on Septermber 16...Personal: Parents: Pat Onuorah & Eddy Ikemefuna.

Jacque Ince - LB, 6-0, 215, Jr, Barron, Wis.

Major

• Business Administration
  

2007: played in six games and made five tackles...2005: saw action vs. Upper Iowa and Waldorf College... High School: all-region...first-team all-conference...conference defensive player of the year...Barron defensive player of the year... Personal: enjoys construction... Parents: James Ince and Wanda Ince.

Andrew Jeske - DB, 5-10, 180, So, Glenwood City, Wis.

Major

• Dietetics

2007: played in nine games and made ten tackles...High School: all-conference…honorable mention all-state…captain and MVP…inspiration award…WFCA All-Star game…team was 9-0 conference champions and 11-1 overall… Personal: enjoys hunting…Parents: Arvid & Jeannie Jeske.

Tanner Kattre - QB, 6-3, 205, Sr, Abbotsford, Wis.

Major

• Business
  

2007: named to the WIAC second team...in ten games he had 192 attempts and 99 completions...had a total of 1249 yards and five touchdowns passing...rushed for six touchdowns and 423 yards...2006: starting quarterback...rushed for a team high eight touchdowns and threw for five...team's second leading rusher...ran for 81 yards vs. Oshkosh...threw for 212 yards vs. Stevens Point, 208 yards vs. Platteville...ran for two TDs, threw for two TDs vs. Platteville...2005: played in nine games...proved adept at running, as well as passing...finished second on the team in passing with 36 completions for 301 yards and three TDs...ended up third on the team in rushing, carrying the ball 72 times for 248 yards...collected first collegiate touchdown pass in 38-6 victory over UW-River Falls... 2004: saw action in three games, but did not attempt a pass...ran for nine yards vs. Waldorf... High School: all-state, all-region, all-area, all-conference...team advanced to state semi-finals, finished with school record 11-2 mark... Personal : enjoys hunting, fishing...Parents: Gil Kattre and Cheryl Kattre.

Jake Kleusch - FB, 5-11, 235, Fr, New Auburn, Wis. (Chetek)

Major

• Business Administration

High School: first team all-conference RB in 2005 and 2006, second team all conference LB, first team all-region RB…state champion in wrestling in 2007…Personal: enjoys eating…Parents: Robert & Mindy Patchen.

Shawn Korth - WR, 5-10, 185, Sr, Marshall, Wis.

Major

• Business
  

2007: awarded the best offensive player...named to the WIAC first team...led the Blue Devils in receiving with 3 touchdowns, 44 receptions and long play of 62 yards...first on the team in kick off and punt returns with 515 and 149 respectively...2006: saw action in all 10 games and was an all around player...first on the team in punt return yardage...caught four passes for 57 yards and one TD vs. Oshkosh...2005: a utility player of sorts, played all 10 games...rushed three times for 18 yards and one TD...caught nine passes for 53 yards...returned 12 kickoffs for 268 yards and led Blue Devils with 22.3 average...returned 19 punts for 137 yards...476 all-purpose yards ranked fifth on the team...recorded seven tackles... 2004: kick off and punt returner...will play wide receiver... 2003: red-shirted season... High School: first team all-conference running back, honorable mention defensive back…team offensive MVP…school single season rushing leader…all-area, all-region… Personal : enjoys hunting, fishing, television, being with friends…Parents: Gary & Susan Korth.

John Kraus - DL, 6-2, 185, Fr, Sun Prairie, Wis.

Major

• Industrial Design

High School: …Personal: enjoys football, baseball and golf…Parents: Bob & Margaret Kraus.

Matt Kuenzli - DL, 6-3, 250, Sr, Lakeville, Minn.

Major

• Business
  

2007: played in nine games and recorded 33 tackles and had one interception...2006: played in 9 of the 10 games...recorded five tackles against Whitworth on September 23...2005: playing in all 10 games, recorded 12 tackles, including season-high four vs. Springfield... High School: team captain...all-conference...outstanding lineman...team was 5A state champions with 14-0 record...named most improved in wrestling... Personal : enjoys fishing, hunting...Parents: Fred & Nancy Kuenzli.

Jason Lato - OL, 6-3, 275, Fr, Thorp, Wis.

Major

• Engineering Technology

High School: three-time all-conference…team captain…team was conference champions in 2002…Personal: enjoys racing four-wheelers…Parents: Roy & Judy Lato.

Dustin Lehman - WR, 6-1, 190, Sr, Clintonville, Wis.

Major

• Technology Education
  

2007: saw action in six games and made four tackles...2006: saw action in six games...2005: saw action in five games... High School: all-conference (football and basketball)... Personal: enjoys hunting, wakeboarding, being outdoors... Parents: Gerald & Joanne Lehman.

Marshall Lehman - DB, 5-10, 205, Jr, Edgar, Wis.

Major

• Technology Education
  

2007: selected to the WIAC all-sportsmanship squad...played in all ten games and was fourth on the team in tackles with 69...2006: saw action in 6 games...recorded 9 tackles against Upper Iowa on September 16...2005: saw action in all 10 games... High School: all-conference...team captain... Personal: enjoys hunting, fishing, sports... Parents: Larry & Tracey Lehman.

Shay Lehman - DB, 5-10, 185, So, Edgar, Wis.

Major

• Technology Education

2007: played in nine games and made 15 tackles...2006: saw action in 8 of the 10 games...High School: team captain…all-conference… Personal: enjoys baseball, basketball, football, hunting, fishing and camping…Parents: Larry & Tracy Lehman.

Eron Lukes - DB/S, 5-11, 170, Fr, Brooklyn Park, Minn. (Champlin Park)

Major

• Art

High School: all-conference in baseball and football, defensive MVP in football…Personal: enjoys music, video games, and art…Parents: Eric Lukes & Roxanne Williams.

Dan Lytle - WR, 6-1, 200, Jr, Darien, Wis. (Darien-Delevan)

Major

• Vocational Rehabilitation
  

2007: saw action in all ten games and recorded one touchdown...2006: saw action in 8 of the 10 games...caught 16 yard pass vs. Platteville...2005: the Blue Devils' fourth-leading receiver, caught 11 passes...snared four receptions in final game of season... 2004: medical redshirt after injury...2003: redshirted season... High School: team captain...all-conference, all-county, all-region defensive back and wide receiver...all state honorable mention wide receiver...played in Wisconsin All-State Shrine Bowl...Personal: enjoys working out... Parents: Dennis & Janet Lytle.

Joe Mangas - DL, 6-0, 240, Fr, Monticello, Minn.

Major

• Applied Science

High School: all-conference…most pins and takedowns…two-time state entrance…Personal: enjoys playing guitar, going to horse events, fishing, hunting, and snowboarding…Parents: Jeff & Shari Mangas.

Kyle Martin - K, 6-1, 185, So, Hubertus, Wis. (Kettle Moraine Lutheran)

Major

• Business

2007: named the most valuable special teams player award...named the Don Hansen national player of the week for his exceptional punting against Whitworth...made all 24 extra point attempts...had 2229 punting yards and a long one of 71...2006: saw limited action...High School: first team all-conference kicker…second team all-conference tight end…first team all-conference baseball…honorable mention all-state baseball…honorable mention baseball…first team all-conference basketball…baseball and basketball MVP… Personal: enjoys working on cars and fishing…Parents: Robert & Dorothy Martin.

Casey McGinley - TE, 6-3, 240, So, Mt. Horeb, Wis.

Major

• Golf Enterprise Management

High School: defensive all-conference…team MVP, team captain…Personal: enjoys being outside…Parents: Jack & Connie McGinley.

Patrick Mengelkoch - TE, 6-4, 215, Fr, Champlin Park, Minn. (Park)

Major

• Undeclared

2007: saw action in all ten games and caught two touchdown passes...High School: all-conference in football…two-time all-conference in basketball…basketball team captain…Personal: enjoys sports, and being around friends…Parents: Steve & Rosemary Mengelkoch.

Tyler Moe - RB, 5-9, 180, So, Blue Mounds, Wis. (Wis. Heights)/UW-Eau Claire

Major

• Technology Education

College: …High School: all-conference special teams returner…offensive MVP…two-year team captain…Personal: enjoys hunting and water sports…Parents: Scott & Lori Moe.

Nick Moyer - LB, 6-0, 215, Fr, Lake City, Minn. (Lincoln)

Major

• Construction

High School: two-year all-conference…defensive MVP in 2006…captain award…Personal: enjoys football, basketball and fishing…Parents: Tom & Marcy Moyer.

Nate Newholm - DL, 6-5, 230, So, Burlington, Wis.

Major

• Construction

High School: all-county…second team all-conference… Personal: enjoys dirt bikes, ATV's, basketball…Parents: Arlene & Marshall Newholm.

Trent Nyhas - LB, 6-0, 200, Fr, Almena, Wis. (Turtle Lake)

Major

• Early Childhood Education

High School: two-year all-conference…outstanding lineman award…team captain in football, hockey, and baseball…Personal: enjoys hunting and being with friends…Parents: Randy & Joetta Nyhas.

Dan O’Brien - QB, 6-1, 205, Fr, Chaska, Minn. (Minnetonka)

Major

• Business Administration

High School: …Personal: …Parents: Mike & JoAnn O’Brien.

Marko Obrovac - OL, 6-6, 295, Sr, Green Bay, Wis. (Preble)

Major

• Golf Enterprise Management
  

2007: named to the WIAC second team...2006: saw action in 7 of the 10 games...2005: played in nine games... 2004: saw action... 2003: red-shirted season... High School: first team all-conference…second team all-area offense…team most improved… Personal : enjoys weightlifting, video games, golf, bowling, being with friends…Parents: George Obrovac and Nancy Cooper.

Tony Otto - RB, 6-0, 235, Sr, Chetek, Wis.

Major

• Business
  

2007: awarded the Burger King academic award...played in all ten games and rushed for 53 yards and 46 receiving...2006: saw action in 9 of the 10 games...2005: saw action in nine games... 2003: red-shirted season... High School: all-conference…team captain…team leader in solo tackles… Personal : enjoys reading, playing Nintendo…Parent: Pete Otto and Chris Gjerde.

Chad Parker - DB, 6-2, 230, Jr, Fond du Lac, Wis.

Major

• Construction

2007: played in all ten games and made 30 tackles...2006: saw limited action...2005: saw limited action against Waldorf College... High School: first-team all-conference...team captain... Personal: enjoys playing sports, video games... Parents: Kerry & Kurt Parker.

Marty Platek - DB, 5-11, 185, So, Inver Grove Heights, Minn. (Simley)

Major

• Business Administration

2007: played in seven games...2006: saw limited action...High School: 2004 all-conference honorable mention…defensive back of the year…2005 all-conference…MVP…team captain…Personal: enjoys bass fishing, hunting, baseball and track…Parents: Steve & Annie Platek.

Jake Pomputis - DB, 5-11, 195, Jr, Owen, Wis. (Owen-Withee)

Major

• Graphic Communications Management

2007: placed on the WIAC honorable-mention team...played in all ten games and was third on the team in tackles with 74 and interceptions with two...2006: saw action in all 10 games...fourth on the team in tackles and tackles for a loss...had 12 tackles, nine solo, vs. River Falls...recorded at least one solo tackle in each game... 2005: saw limited action against Waldorf College and UW-Eau Claire... High School: first-team all conference...all-region...team captain...team MVP... Personal: enjoys hunting, fishing, snowboarding, riding four-wheelers... Parents: Kim & Lisa Pomputis.

Cody Price - DL, 6-2, 230, Fr, Cottage Grove, Wis. (Monona Grove)

Major

• Construction Management

High School: first team all-conference, first team all-area, and first-team all region...Personal: enjoys working out and working on vehicles…Parents: Kelly & Lisa Price.

Kyle Provos - QB, 6-1, 185, So, Brooklyn Park, Minn. (Champlin Park)

Major

• Marketing & Business Education

2007: in nine games he threw for four touchdowns and 579 yards...2006: saw lmited action in three games...threw his first career collegiate touchdown against La Crosse on October 28...High School: all-conference in football, hockey and baseball senior year…captain sr. year in hockey…two year captain in baseball…football MVP and offensive MVP… Personal: enjoys softball, ping pong, play station and bowling…Parents: Mike & Julie Provos.

Mike Purtell - LB, 6-2, 205, Fr, Waterford, Wis. (Union)

Major

• Construction Management

High School: …Personal: …Parents: Dennis & Nancy Purtell.

Brandon Raciborski - P/K, 5-10, 175, Jr, Eau Claire, Wis. (Memorial)

Major

• Business/Service Management

2007: named the WIAC player of the week on Oct. 23...made a new career long field goal with a 52 yarder...2006: team's leading kicker...made 42 yard field goal vs. River Falls...made all extra points attempted through final six games...2005: saw limited action against Upper Iowa...High School: first-team all-conference... Personal: enjoys fishing, hockey, weight lifting... Parents: Becky & Eugene Raciborski.

Andy Reese - RB, 5-9, 190, Sr, Lodi, Wis.

Major

• Vocational Rehabilitation

2007: placed on the WIAC honorable-mention team...named the WIAC player of the week on Oct. 23...in only seven games he was the teams leading rusher by amassing 437 yards and five touchdowns...2006: saw action in 7 of the 10 games...opened up the season with 79 yards and a touchdown against William Penn on August 31...missed three games due to injury...20 yard scamper vs. Oshkosh...2005: named D3football.com team of the week on Sep. 13...named to WIAC first team...awarded team most valuable offensive back award...first on the team in total rushing yards with 979, rushing touchdowns five...played in nine of the ten games... 2004: 61-yard run vs. Waldorf, finished game with 109 yards, two TDs, on four carries...69 yard game-opening kickoff return vs. River Falls...44 yard kickoff return vs. Eau Claire... 2003: red-shirted season... High School: led state in rushing yards per game…all-state, all-region, all-area, all-conference…team captain…team offensive MVP…Gatorade Player of the Year…team recorded best record in school history… Personal: enjoys lifting, being with friends, swimming…Parents: Ron & Cheryl Reese.

Andrew Reidinger - DB, 5-11, 195, Sr, Green Bay, Wis. (Preble)

Major

• Psychology

2006: saw limited action in 3 games...2005: saw limited action against Waldorf College... High School: all-conference and all-area defensive back...team captain...most improved defensive player... Personal: enjoys sports, being with friends...Parents: Kent & Lyn Reidinger.

Brandon Reim - TE, 6-7, 230, So, Fond du Lac, Wis.

Major

• Undeclared

2007: saw action in seven games...High School: honorable mention TE… Personal: enjoys mountain biking and basketball…Parents: Jeri & Tom Meiklejohn and Doug & Debbie Reim.

Luke Rieger - DB, 5-10, 175, So, Minneapolis, Minn. (Holy Angels)/Bemidji State

Major

• Business Management

College:…High School: two-year all-conference in football…football and basketball team captain…football team was state champions in 2005 and conference champions in 2004…basketball team placed third at state in 2004..Personal: enjoys sports, hunting, fishing, and being at his cabin…Parents: Matt & Dorie Rieger.

Scott Riha - DL 6-3, 265, Jr, Green Bay, Wis. (Bay Port)

Major

• Graphic Communications Management

2007: named to the WIAC second team...saw action in all ten games and was tied for the team lead in sackes with 4.5...2006: was injured for part of the season...saw action in 4 of the 10 games...2005: saw action in six games... High School: honorable mention all-state...second-team all-area...all-conference... Personal: enjoys softball... Parents: Joe & Robin Riha.

Greg Rudesill - DL, 5-11, 305, Fr, Baldwin, Wis. (Spring Valley)

Major

• Golf Enterprise Management

High School: all-conference nose tackle and left tackle…Personal: enjoys golfing…Parents: Doug & Sue Rudesill.

Brian Saaf - LB, 6-0, 220, So, Bloomington, Minn. (Jefferson)

Major

• Undeclared

High School: team captain in football and baseball…all-conference…Personal: enjoys football, baseball, basketball, fishing and music…Parents: Skipp & Diane Saaf.

Adam Sawinski - RB, 5-10, 175, So, Zumbro Falls, Minn. (Zumbrota-Mazeppa)

Major

• Engineering Technology

High School: all-conference…captain…offensive MVP and high scorer… Personal: enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, sports and PS 2…Parents: Rob & Ava Sawinski.

Stephen Schils - LB, 6-1, 230, Sr, Green Bay, Wis. (Ashwaubenon)

Major

• Industrial Management

2007: given the team MVP award and best defensive player...named to the WIAC second team...named the WIAC player of the week on Oct. 16...in ten games he recorded 84 tackles and led the team in interceptions with six...2006: named all- WIAC second team...saw action in all 10 games...second on the team in tackles, first on the team in tackles for a loss...forced a fumble vs. Upper Iowa during Peacock's extra point attempt to allow Stout two point win, earlier in the game, forced fumble that Stout converted into first TD of the game, named to D3Football.com team of the week on September 20 for his efforts...had 10 tackles vs. both La Crosse and Platteville, recorded 11 tackles vs. Stevens Point...2005: earned second-team all-WIAC honors...awarded team most valuable linebacker award...saw action in all ten games...fourth on the team in tackles, first on the team in sacks with four, tackles for a loss with 11 and fumble recoveries with 2... 2004: in first collegiate game, had seven tackles, two sacks, fumble recovery vs. DePauw...13-yard fumble recovery for TD vs. Oshkosh...most sacks (3) of any returner... 2003: red-shirted season... High School: voted conference offensive player of the year and first team all-area…first team all-conference offense, second team all-conference defense as a senior…voted team MVP…team won 2002 state title… Personal : enjoys ice fishing…Parents: Steve & Carol Schils.

Mike Schulte - RB, 5-10, 200, Fr, Oakdale, Minn. (Tartan)

Major

• Undeclared

High School: all-conference in football, wrestling, and track…wrestling team captain...track team was regional champions…Personal: enjoys hunting…Parents: Frank Schulte.

Jordan Schumacher - DB, 6-0, 190, Fr, Weyauwega, Wis. (Weyauwega-Fremont)

Major

• Construction Management

2007: had the only punt return touchdown of the year...High School: three-time honorable mention all-state DB…second team all-state DB in 2005…all-conference RB in 2005…two-time team captain…team was conference champions and state semi-finalists, both in 2005…Personal: enjoys hunting, basketball, and softball…Parents: Cheryl & Mark Weaver and Jerry & Melessa Schumacher.

Kyle Seiler - LB, 6-3, 230, Jr, Rockford, Minn.

Major

• Hospitality, Restaurant & Tourism Management

2007: placed on the WIAC honorable-mention team...first on the team in tackles with 90 and tackles for a loss with 12...2006: saw action in 6 of the 10 games...recorded three tackles vs. both Upper Iowa and Whitewater...2005: saw action in seven games...had seven tackles, sack and a forced fumble against Waldorf College... High School: two-time all-conference...two-year team captain...team defensive and offensive player of the year...holds school record for most single-game tackles...holds school record for single-game receiving yards (236)... Personal: enjoys hunting, fishing, slalom skiing up north... Parents: Keith & Stephanie Seiler.

John Sherman - RB, 6-3