BOBCAT PROFILES. Bobcat Profiles 16 Returning Squadmen 40 First-Year Players 43

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1 BOBCAT PROFILES Bobcat Profiles 16 Returning Squadmen 40 First-Year Players 43

2 Texas State Player Profiles Luke Bomar Fullback 6-1, 250, Sr./2L Denton, Texas (Denton HS) 44 Moved from tight end to fullback during the spring the way he was used as a tight end in 2004 is very similar to his assignment at the fullback position last year the Bobcats moved him off the line and put him in motion, and in essence drew blocking assignments similar to a fullback rejoined the program in 2004 after sitting out the 2003 season as the previous coaching staff s spread offense did not utilize tight ends or fullbacks is a big and strong player very intelligent player who along with fellow tight end Randy Moshier would last year communicate with the coaching staff what was happening on the field and the Cats would adjust their blocking schemes accordingly one of the football squad s two representatives on the S-A Advisory Council. 2004: Rejoined the Texas State program in 2004 and started five games while seeing significant playing time at the tight end position playing time significantly involved blocking in the Bobcats system had one reception for one yard during the year. 2002: Made the move from offense to defensive line as a sophomore was in on four total tackles two solo stops and four assists one tackle was for lost yards redshirted his first season at Texas State in Denton High School: Earned a pair of letters for Coach Gary Fischer at Denton High School voted First-Team All-District 9-4A as a senior and was second-team all-area played both on the offensive and defensive lines was named a team captain. Personal: Born June 15, 1983 in Denton son of Jack and Barbara Bomar and Patti and Mike Walker graduated last spring with a degree in health and fitness management and a minor in business administration also recruited by Oklahoma State, Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston State. 60 Ramel Borner Defensive Lineman 6-0, 304, So./1L Dallas, Texas (Lincoln HS) Member of Texas State s 2004 recruiting class who made an immediate impact last year as a true freshman physical player who has good quickness has increased his mental toughness since the fall had a good spring but two practices in particular showed the staff what the future could hold for the youngest returning player on the defensive line will play behind two seniors this season but his fu- ture at Texas State is definitely bright. 2004: Registered 11 total tackles, including two for losses as a true freshman had eight solo stops and six assists during the year had a solo tackle in his first collegiate game against Angelo State nine of his 11 total tackles came in Southland Conference play registered a season-high 3.5 tackles in the Bobcats road win at McNeese State which snapped a 17-game Texas State road losing streak also forced a first-quarter fumble which led to the Bobcats first touchdown of the game had two tackles the following week at Northwestern State recorded 2.5 tackles, including a solo stop for a two-yard loss in the Cats win against Nicholls State had an assisted tackle for loss in Texas State s season finale against Sam Houston State. Lincoln High School: Named First-Team All-District 10-4A as well as selected Lincoln s most valuable player on defense National Honor Society member in high school. Personal: Born Aug. 20, 1986 in Dallas son of Melvin Borner and Tonnie Thompson undecided on a major. Borner s Career Defensive Statistics Year G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks/Yds FF QBH BrUp /-3 0.0/ Morris Brothers Running Back 5-9, 177, Sr./2L Converse, Texas (Judson HS) Fastest tailback on the team who is in his third year at Texas State, making him the team s most experienced returner gives the Cats a great change of pace that last year complimented the running styles of Terrell Harris and Douglas Sherman gave the offense a different look with him in the backfield also a standout on special teams. 2004: Played in all 11 games as junior season ranked fourth in rushing last year, running for 325 yards and three touchdowns on 60 carries also caught six passes for 18 yards had a season-high 15 kickoff returns last year, averaging 16.6 yards per return (249 total yards) longest kickoff return was a 26-yarder against Cal Poly had a season-high six returns for 99 yards at Northwestern State began the year with an eight-carry for 54-yard performance against Angelo State had a 25-yard touchdown run to cap the Bobcats scoring in their win over Angelo State rushed for 67 yards against Southeastern Louisiana as the Cats ran for 382 yards in the double-overtime win over the Lions rushed for 59 yards on 13 carries in Texas State s SLC-opening win over Stephen F. Austin scored back-toback, third-quarter touchdowns in Texas State s win at McNeese State to snap a 17-game road losing streak rushed for 69 yards against the Cowboys, scoring on runs of 30 and seven yards second straight season in which he has scored two rushing touchdowns against McNeese. 2003: Second on the team with 500 rushing yards 16

3 and tied for the team lead with six rushing touchdowns averaged 6.4 yards per carry also caught five passes for 24 yards six rushing touchdowns came in the Bobcats last four games scored on runs of one and 10 yards during an eight-carry for 37-yard performance at Stephen F. Austin led the team in rushing four times with a pair of 100-yard games rushed for a season-high 149 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries against McNeese State had touchdown runs of 44 and three yards against the Cowboys in regionally-televised game at Nicholls State had 19 carries for 100 yards including a 14-yard touchdown run. South Plains Junior College: Was a track standout at South Plains in Levelland, Texas, advancing to the National Junior College Track Championships helped the 4 x 100 relay team to a sixth-place national finish clocked a time of 10.6 in the 100 meters. Judson High School: Was a three-year letter winner at Converse Judson was part of the 1998 state semifinalist team was voted All- District 26-5A as a senior and served as a team captain was the 26-5A District Newcomer of the Year in 1998 as a senior, ran a for a district record in the 100 meters also won the 100 meter regional title was a member of Judson s 4 x 100 meter relay team that ran a 40.9 time to finish sixth at the state meet. Personal: Born Oct. 20, 1982 in San Antonio son of Morris and Sharon Brothers majoring in exercise and sports science and pursuing a minor in communication studies. Brothers Career Rushing Statistics Year G Att Yds TD Lg Avg/C Avg/G Totals Jeff Brown Linebacker 6-0, 232, Sr./3L Houston, Texas (Langham Creek HS) Very physical linebacker who is a rare three-year letter winner for the Bobcats has played in 33 career games, registering 53.5 total tackles 41 solo hits and 45 assists is a great tackler and one of best blitzers on the squad had six career tackles for 35 lost yards and has registered three quarterback sacks. 2004: Saw action in all 11 games, starting the Bobcats game at Cal Poly moved to linebacker from defensive back where he played his first two seasons ranked fifth on the team in total tackles, registering 36 as a junior (24 solo hits and 24 assists) also had 2.5 tackles for lost yards, a quarterback sack and broke up two passes during the season intercepted a pass at Baylor registered a career-high 7.5 tackles in lone start of the season had nine assists to go with three solo stops in the loss at Cal Poly closed out the season strong with 16 tackles in the Bobcats last three games of the year had 6.5 tackles, including four solo hits at Northwestern State the following week had 5.0 tackles (four unassisted) in the Cats final home game against Nicholls State. 2003: Recorded 17.0 total tackles nine solo hits and 16 assists as a sophomore defensive back also added two quarterback sacks for 21 lost yards during the year in first home game of the 2003 season had a quarterback sack for a loss of 17 yards against Angelo State had a season-high 4.0 tackles in the Bobcats final game of the season, a win over Sam Houston State. 2002: Saw playing time as a true freshman posted 10.5 total tackles as a rookie defensive back one tackle was for a six-yard loss also forced three fumbles, recovered another and broke up a pass in 10 games played had four tackles in the Bobcats season opener at Minnesota and had three tackles in the Bobcats win over Southern Utah. Langham Creek High School: One of five defensive backs signed by the Bobcats in 2002 earned three letters for Coach Dennis Demel, helping the team to a 9-2 record as a senior named All-District 16-5A as a junior and senior led the team with 75 tackles as a junior and had 54 in 2002, playing for the top-ranked defense in the Greater Houston area had a school-record three interceptions in one game as a senior. Personal: Born April 28, 1984 in Redwood City, Calif. son of Jeffrey Brown and Yolanda Collins exercise and sports science major who is pursuing a minor in criminal justice selected Texas State over Baylor, Louisiana Tech, McNeese State and Northwestern State. Brown s Career Defensive Statistics Year G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks/Yds FF FR BrUp Int /6 0.0/ /22 2.0/ /7 1.0/ Totals /35 3.0/ K.R. Carpenter Wide Receiver 5-11, 191, Sr./2L Schertz, Texas (Clemens HS) Two-year starter at wide receiver is the Texas State single season record holder for receptions after hauling in 60 catches as a sophomore has caught 85 passes for 1,205 yards and nine touchdowns over the last two seasons ranks ninth all-time in both career receiving yards and receptions had a great spring has stepped up into a leadership role as a senior will be counted on this fall to be a goto receiver and make the big play also a strong student who was named to the Hibernia Bank/Southland Conference All-Academic Team as a junior. 2004: Caught 25 passes for 425 yards and two touchdowns to rank second on the team in receptions despite missing three games was slowed by an ankle injury which sidelined him for the Bobcats first three Southland Conference games averaged 17.0 yards 17

4 Texas State Player Profiles per reception and 53.1 yards receiving per game which both led the squad came back from the injury to catch six passes for 109 yards and a touchdown in Texas State s final two games of the year hauled in three catches for 82 yards, including a 33-yard touchdown reception in the Bobcats win over Nicholls State had three catches for 27 yards at Sam Houston in the final game of the year opened the season with a four-reception game for 73 yards against Angelo State caught a 73-yard touchdown pass the second week of the year at Baylor Baylor game marks the only time so far in his career (20 games) in which he has not caught two or more passes had a season-high six receptions for 79 yards in the Bobcats loss at No. 24 Appalachian State had three catches for 41 yards against Florida Atlantic was coming off a two-reception game at Cal Poly (31 yards) when he suffered the ankle injury during midweek practices also played on special teams and came back from the mid-season ankle injury to return four kickoffs for a total of 100 yards during the last two games of the year also registered 2.5 tackles for the Bobcats special teams unit. 2003: In his first season at Texas State broke the single-season record by hauling in 60 catches during the year (former record of 59 set by Johnny Parker in 1970) for the year, had 60 receptions for 780 yards and seven touchdowns also ran for 189 yards on 29 carries honorable mention All-Southland Conference selection caught at least two passes in every game had a season-high nine grabs in the Bobcats win over Cal-Davis had eight receptions for a season-high 156 yards vs. Angelo State tallied 213 all-purpose yards in the Bobcats win over Southeastern Louisiana caught five passes for 98 yards and two touchdowns, including a 70- yarder also ran for 115 yards with one of his seven carries going for 63 yards... had seven catches at Florida Atlantic and five against both Southeastern Louisiana and Nicholls State was third in the Southland Conference in receptions per game finished fourth in the SLC in receiving yards per game registered 4.5 tackles while playing special teams. North Texas: Red-shirted in his only season at North Texas. Clemens High School: Was a three-year letter winner at Schertz Clemens under coach Robert Lehnhoff helped the team to a 14-1 record and a state semifinal appearance as a senior caught 26 passes for 745 yards and 10 touchdowns ran for 230 yards and three scores as a senior earned honorable mention All-State recognition also named all-city and all-district as both a receiver and defensive back at the metropolitan San Antonio school had 110 tackles, five interceptions and forced four fumbles as a senior as a junior, had seven touchdown receptions and averaged better than 26 yards a catch also lettered in track and field and was a member of Clemens 4 x 100 relay team that advanced to state and set a school record with a time of 41.2 seconds. Personal: Born Oct. 10, 1981 in Coudersport, Penn. son of Kevin and Jill Carpenter health and fitness management major at Texas State. Jeremy Castillo Returning two-year starter for the Bobcats who has great instincts and has been a quick learner has a knack of getting to the football and has registered 16.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 quarterback sacks during his career has registered 106 total tackles during his career, including 71 solo hits also has five pass break ups and two interceptions through the first two seasons of his career makes most of the calls and adjustments on defense. 2004: Registered a team-leading 52 total tackles as a sophomore was in on team-high 40 solo hits and also had 24 assists 9.5 tackles for 48 lost yards was third-best on the team also had a 54-yard interception return to set up a 10-yard touchdown pass which gave the Bobcats a commanding lead in their win over McNeese State began the season with five solo hits, including two for losses against Angelo State had six solo hits and four assists, including a tackle for loss at Baylor in overtime win over Southeastern Louisiana, registered 4.5 total tackles, had two quarterback hurries and broke up a pair of passes registered six solo tackles and an assist against Florida Atlantic among his stops against the Division I-A Owls was a solo tackle for a six-yard loss also forced and recovered a fumble against FAU closed out the season with 16.5 total tackles over the last two games in final home game against Nicholls State had five solo tackles and four assists registered a season-high 9.5 tackles, including eight unassisted stops at Sam Houston State also recovered a fumble against the Bearkats. 2003: Leaped into a starting role as a true freshman finished third on the team with 54 total tackles (31 unassisted) tied for second on the team with seven tackles for 34 lost yards also had 2.5 quarterback sacks as a rookie broke up three passes, had one interception, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries in first career home game had 4.5 total tackles, including seven assists teamed with Larry Hayden for a 52-yard fumble return for a score against McNeese State had a career-high 10.5 tackles (five solo hits) against the Cowboys had 9.5 total stops against Sam Houston State, including six solo hits and 1.5 tackles for losses. Corsicana High School: Was the District 16-4A Defensive MVP as both a junior and senior first-team all-state selection junior and named to the state second team as a senior also selected the Corsicana s Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore played linebacker for Coach Jeff Berry at Corsicana. Personal: Born Oct. 23, 1984 in Corsicana son of Susanna Castillo has not declared a major. Castillo s Career Defensive Statistics Year G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks/Yds FF FR BrUp Int /31 2.5/ /48 1.0/ Totals /79 3.5/ Carpenter s Career Receiving Statistics Year G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G Total Linebacker 5-11, 220, Jr./2L Corsicana, Texas (Corsicana HS) 37 18

5 Nick Clark Defensive End 6-0, 239, So./1L 50 Dallas Coleman Defensive Back 6-0, 200, Jr./1L Brenham, Texas (Brenham HS) 28 Fort Worth, Texas (Everman HS) Was one of two true freshmen to start last year is Texas State s returning right defensive end has improved greatly during the fall has done a lot in the off season to increase strength, flexibility, hip endurance very similar to Nate Langford, the Bobcats other returning starter at defensive end both are very cerebral players who earned Oak Farms Dairy Academic Awards like Langford, having gained familiarity with the Bobcats scheme and his role, has now been able to focus more attention on technique. 2004: Had 29 tackles as a rookie, including nine for losses (-41 yards) ranked just outside the team s top 10 in tackles registered 19 solo stops and 20 assists second on the team with 3.5 quarterback sacks (-30 yards) also credited with three quarterback hurries during freshman season registered a pair of tackles for loss in collegiate debut against Angelo State was in on a quarterback sack for a two-yard loss and also credited with a solo tackle for three lost yards had another tackle for loss the following week against Baylor in an overtime win over Southeastern Louisiana, had two solo tackles and three assists to finish with 3.5 total tackles recorded a seasonhigh five tackles four solos and two assists in the Bobcats game against Division I opponent Florida Atlantic had 2.5 tackles for loss including 1.5 quarterback sacks (-10 yards) as well as a quarterback hurry against FAU in Southland Conference opener against Stephen F. Austin, had 1.5 quarterback sacks (-18 yards) while finishing with one solo stop and four assists for three total tackles closes out the year with 2.5 tackles against Nicholls State and three stops two solos and two assists at Sam Houston State. Naval Academy Prep School: Out of high school played for the Naval Academy Prep School and was named the team s Most Valuable Player as well as selected a team captain registered 139 total tackles including 15 quarterback sacks. Everman High School: Three-year letter winner for Everman which posted a 41-3 record during Clark s career member of the school s back-to-back Class 3A State Championship teams junior and senior seasons registered 127 tackles as a senior a two-time, First- Team All-State selection also a three-time all-district selection as well as the district s Defensive Most Valuable Player senior year. Personal: Born July 23, 1985 in Fort Worth son of Jeff and La- Quita Clark psychology major at Texas State. Clark s Career Defensive Statistics Year G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks/Yds FF FR QBH BrUp /41 3.5/ Saw his first action for the Bobcats in 2004 listed on the two-deep this year at the KAT position has shown the physical ability to play closer to the box and the football should see an increased role in the secondary. 2004: Registered 12.5 tackles last year as a sophomore... had 10 solo stops and five assists during the season had a seasonhigh five tackles in the Bobcats win over Nicholls State credited with four solo stops and two assists against the Colonels in Texas State s season opener had 1.5 tackles against Angelo State posted a three-tackle night in the Cats overtime win over Southeastern Louisiana posted two solo hits and an assist at Northwestern State. 2003: Did not see any action in the fall after red-shirting his first season at Texas State (2002). Brenham High School: Was a two-year letter winner at Brenham while playing for Coach Glen West put up strong numbers as the Cubs quarterback completed 54 of 103 passes for 1300 yards and 14 touchdowns also ran for 650 yards and 14 scores helped lead Brenham to an 11-2 record and district, bi-district and area championships was named the team s most valuable player as a senior and selected First-Team All-District 18-4A as a junior, threw for 700 yards and ran for 900 more was responsible for 19 touchdowns also lettered in basketball, track and baseball. Personal: Born Sept. 22, 1983 in Brenham son of Glen and Ella Coleman is an agribusiness and management major selected Texas State after considering TCU and Sam Houston State. Coleman s Career Defensive Statistics Year G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds FF FR Int BrUp /

6 Texas State Player Profiles Clellan Cook Wide Receiver 6-4, 206, Fr./RS San Antonio, Texas (Alamo Heights HS) 80 Cory Elolf Punter/Kicker 6-1, 204, Sr./2L Converse, Texas (Judson HS) 45 Red-shirted last season as a true freshman during first year in the Bobcat system has always found a way to catch the football and get the job done will be counted on to get some reps. Alamo Heights High School: Two-time All-District 27-4! as well as twice named to the San Antonio Express-News All-City first-team... caught 56 passes for 1,056 yards and 9 touchdowns as a senior... had three, 100-yard receiving games in the state playoffs... prep team were the Region IV champions and state semifinalists... played for Don Byrd team which went 13-2 senior season... also a standout basketball player who averaged 16 points and nine rebounds an outing... first-team all-district and all-region selection as well as named to the San Antonio Express News All-City Super Team... prep coach was Charlie Boggess... squad was the regional semi-finalists and two-time District 27-4A champions. Personal: Born Sept. 30, 1985 in Abilene... son of Jim and Laura Cook undecided on major. 43 Wellington Deshield Defensive End 6-2, 239, So./1L Hockley, Texas (Waller HS) Walk-on who saw playing time on both sides of the ball may have finally found a home as the defensive line won the battle to keep him during the off season saw some action at fullback while playing defensively at end during the year defensively, was used primarily in passing situations last year while pass rush defense is definitely his forte, improved his play against the run during the off-season as the season progresses, expect him to be in a battle for significant reps. 2004: Credited with one tackle, a solo stop in the Bobcats win at McNeese State also recovered a fumble in the game had three carries for 26 yards during the year from the fullback position had two carries for 26 yards, including a 24-yard touchdown run against Florida Atlantic also had a carry for no gain against Mc- Neese State. Waller High School: Played at defensive end where he was a three-time All-District 18-4A selection also played some at fullback high school squad captured a district title and were area champs senior year high school coach was Jim Phillips also a member of the District 18-4A champion 4x100 meter relay team which qualified for regionals. Personal: Born June 5, 1985 in Monrovia, Liberia son of Esther Jackson has not declared a major. Returns for his senior season following two stellar years as the Bobcats starting punter also handles the kickoff responsibilities for the Cats named to the American Football Coaches Association s Division I-AA Coaches All-America team following his junior year a two-time, First- Team All-Southland Conference selection has averaged yards per punt over his career also is an Oak Farms Dairy Academic Award recipient at Texas State one of a handful of fifth-year players for the Bobcats. 2004: Averaged 41.9 yards per punt during All-America season season average ranked seventh all-time at Texas State 10 of his 54 punts were 50+ yards and 11 were downed inside opponents 20-yard line led the Southland Conference and ranked 13th in Division I-AA in punting longest punt of the season was a 67-yarder at McNeese State that the Cowboys fumbled and was returned for a touchdown to give the Bobcats a lead with 14:05 to play in the third quarter en route to a Texas State win the victory snapped a 17-game Texas State road losing streak averaged 43.9 yards per punt against McNeese with three of eight punts being 50+ yards best punting average of the season came in a loss at Northwestern State averaged 49.6 yards on five punts against the Demons two of five punts were 50+ yards, including a 63-yarder averaged 46.2 yards on four punts in the Cats win over Stephen F. Austin to open Southland Conference play also handled kickoffs for the Bobcats which, on average, were returned from inside the four-yard line the Bobcats ranked 27th nationally in net punting (34.86 yards per punt) nine of 54 kickoffs were touchbacks. 2003: Burst on the Southland Conference scene during a sophomore year in which he averaged 43.4 yards on 48 punts ranked seventh nationally in punting was the fourthbest season average in Texas State history the Bobcats ranked second in the conference and 23rd nationally in net punting had seven punts downed inside opponents 20-yard line 12 punts were 50+ yards in first career action, averaged 41 yards on three punts at New Mexico to open the season went on to average 45 yards or better punting in four games, including the Mc- Neese State game in which he averaged a career-best 52.1 yards per punt had a school record 86-yarder against the Cowboys booming punt was one of four which went for 50+ yards during the McNeese 20

7 game averaged 48.2 yards on six punts in the Bobcats loss at Florida Atlantic. 2002: Was limited in playing time as a red-shirt freshman. 2001: Red-shirted first season. Judson High School: All-District 26-5A First-Team selection and named San Antonio s All-City punter as a senior averaged 40.8 yards per punt and made 14-of-25 field goal attempts, including a seasonhigh 43-yarder in addition, had 21 touchbacks on 38 kickoffs twoyear letter winner at Converse Judson while playing for former Bobcat assistant coach D.W. Rutledge Judson posted an 8-3 record senior season. Personal: Born Oct. 6, 1982 in San Antonio son of Mike and Charlene Elolf exercise and sports science major who is also minoring in communication studies at Texas State. Elolf s Career Punting Statistics Year G Punts Yds Avg Lg TB FC 50+ I Total Fred Evans Defensive Lineman 6-5, 285, Sr./1L Chicago, Ill. (Morgan Park HS) Made an immediate impact for the Bobcats as a junior college transfer, starting all 11 games last year as a junior was named the Southland Conference s Newcomer of the Year in addition to being selected First- Team All-Southland Conference signed with Texas State as an offensive lineman but was moved to defensive tackle the first week of spring practices had the size a coaching staff looks for in an offensive lineman, but beyond that moved incredibly well, had great hip-flexibility and great speed move marked a better fit for his body type has the frame of a big man but the movement of a smaller player, a combination that would allow him play anywhere in the country one of the things that differentiates him from other players with his kind of ability is he doesn t approach practice or games with the mindset of someone who is going to just rely on his athletic ability to be successful approaches every day with the idea of what can he do to become better and has worked very hard to improve his technique in addition to his accomplishments on the field, is an Oak Farms Dairy Academic Award recipient at Texas State. 2004: Registered 33 total tackles for the Bobcats, including 17.5 for losses to account for -61 yards had 26 solo stops and 14 assists in his first season for the Cats led the team with 6.5 quarterback sacks for 35 lost yards also had a pass breakup and officially was credited with five quarterback hurries forced a fumble in the Bobcats game against Division I-A Florida Atlantic credited with at least a share of a quarterback sack in each of Texas State s first three games registered 4.5 tackles, including four solo hits, in the Bobcats game at Baylor had two tackles for loss against the Big 12 Conference school, including a quarterback sack and was credited with a quarterback hurry had a solid game in the Bobcats game against Division I-A opponent Florida Atlantic, registering four solo hits and two assisted stops accounted for four tackles for -15 yards and also had two quarterback sacks for nine lost yards against FAU in Texas State s Southland Conference opener against Stephen F. Austin, had four total tackles, including two for losses helped preserve the win over SFA with a quarterback sack with two minutes to play.. SFA would throw three straight incompletions after the sack and the Bobcats would run out the clock. College of Dupage: Played two seasons for the Chaparrals and Coach Bobby Bennett earned Second-Team All-North Central Community College Conference (N4C) honors as well as All-Region IV at the school known as the Midwest s largest single campus community college played on the offensive line as a sophomore after being moved from defensive line where he played his rookie year. Morgan Park High School: Two-way starting lineman for Coach Lexie Spurlock at Morgan Park High School which is generally recognized as one of the top five high schools in the Chicago Public School system. Personal: Born Nov. 6, 1983 in Chicago son of Fred Evans and Sequocoyia Stanley cousin of Texas Rangers outfielder Gary Matthews, Jr. exercise and sports science major who is also pursuing a minor in business administration at Texas State. Evans Career Defensive Statistics Year G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks/Yds FF FR QBH BrUp /61 6.5/ Bradley George Quarterback 6-6, 218, Fr./HS New Braunfels, Texas (Canyon HS) Enrolled the spring semester after a five-year career playing professional baseball in the Cincinnati Reds organization appeared in 22 games in 2004 for the Dayton Dragons, the Reds Class A affiliate was the 12 th -round pick of the Cincinnati Reds in the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft. Canyon High School: As a senior at Canyon, ranked 10 th in Class 4A in passing, completing 110 of 185 passes for 1,755 yards also rushed for over 400 yards and 10 touchdowns was a first-team alldistrict pick as well as first-team All-Greater San Antonio was an honorable mention all-state selection... was a member of the Texas Top 100 in football... prep coach was Les Goad... during junior season, squad advanced to the regional finals before losing to arch rival Smithson Valley in the Alamodome... also played high school baseball and was an all-state team selection. Personal: Born May 31, 1982 in New Braunfels... son of Clay and Joyce George... undecided on major. 21

8 Texas State Player Profiles Dominic Giametta Deep Snapper 6-4, 222, Sr./2L Brookshire, Texas (Terry HS) 89 Texas State University s deep snapper is back for his senior season handles deep snapping on both place kick and punts has snapped for the Southland Conference s all-league punter each of the past two season. 2004: Was in on five special teams tackles getting down field following deep snaps on punts recovered and returned a muffed punt 17 yards for a touchdown to give the Bobcats a lead early in the second half of a win at McNeese State as the Cats snapped a 17- game road losing streak handled snaps for punter Cory Elolf who averaged 41.9 yards per punt during the season. 2003: Credited with two tackles on special teams while handling all of the Bobcats deep snapping chores Texas State punter Cory Elolf averaged 43.4 yards per punt Texas State had just one punt blocked all year was credited with one special teams tackle in Terry High School: Was a three-year letter winner for Coach Tim Teykl helped team to a 7-3 record as a senior was a second-team all-district selection and was named honorable mention academic all-state also lettered for Terry s baseball team. Personal: Born July 28, 1983 in Houston political science major son of Dominic and Susan Giametta. 90 John Gilley Defensive Lineman 6-3, 244, So./1L Victoria, Texas (St. Joseph HS) Saw playing time on the defensive line as a true freshman has a bright future at Texas State but his role could change before his career is over can play defensive end or with more weight could play defensive tackle or could see playing time on the other side of the ball, possibly at tight end very athletic player whose strength continues to improve strength as a rookie was against the run but has made considerable strides since freshman year in defending against the pass. 2004: Registered 4.0 tackles, including one for a loss as a freshman did not have a multi-tackle game during the year first tackle came against Baylor the second game of the season had one solo tackle, a quarterback hurry and a pass breakup in the Bobcats overtime win over Southeastern Louisiana went on to have four assisted tackles four different games during the year. St. Joseph High School: Registered 97 tackles, 10 sacks and forced seven fumbles as a senior at St. Joseph High School played for Coach John Mares named the team captain and was selected first-team allstate as both a defensive end and offensive tackle also a state champion in both the shot and discus as a member of St. Joe s track team. Personal: Born Sept. 20, 1984 in San Antonio has not declared a major son of Howland and Judy Gilley. Gilley s Career Defensive Statistics Year G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks/Yds FF FR QBH BrUp /0 0.0/ Eric Hafner Quarterback 6-1, 191, Sr./SQ Austin, Texas (McNeil HS) Senior squadman returns to give the Bobcats depth at quarterback played two seasons for Coach Scott Maxfield at Blinn Junior College in Brenham. McNeil High School: First-Team All-District 14-5A quarterback at McNeil High School... passed for 1,522 yards and 20 touchdowns... high school coach was Jim Loewald... also named First-Team All-CenTex... named one of the Ten Best Pro-Style High School QBs in Texas by Lone Star Recruiting... also named one of the top 10 QBs in the state in the Best of the Best - Top 200 players in Texas by Lone Star Recruiting. com. Personal: Born April 20, 1983 in Austin... son of Marc and Sherrie Hafner... majoring in marketing. 66 Billy Harrison Offensive Lineman 6-1, 269, Fr./RS San Antonio, Texas (MacArthur HS) Tough kid who did not practice this spring after undergoing knee surgery hard worker who needs to continue to improve his technique fighting for playing time and will need to have a great preseason series of practices to gain significant playing time also gives the Bobcats special teams depth as a deep snapper. 2004: As a true freshman started the season opener against Angelo State at center suffered a severe knee injury which ended his season one game into it received a red-shirt and will begin the 2005 season again as a freshman. MacArthur High School: Averaged seven pancake blocks per game at MacArthur was named honorable mention All-State by the Texas Coaches Association was rated among the nation s top offensive centers by several recruiting publications named Second-Team All-Area in Class 5A by the San Antonio Express-News played for for- 22

9 mer Texas State Bobcat Van Fuschak. Personal: Born May 15, 1985 in San Antonio son of Susan Harrison older brother Tommy just concluded his playing career at North Texas where he was a starting defensive end has not declared a major also recruited by Liberty and SMU. 10 Larry Hayden Defensive End 6-0, 233, Sr./2L Ft. Bend, Texas (Elkins HS) Has been sold on the move to defensive end after seeing action first as a defensive back, then as a linebacker moved back to the secondary and started the first four games of the 2004 season at strong safety has registered 60.5 tackles during his career, including 12 tackles for loss and five quarterback sacks originally moved to the defensive line for his third-down, pass-rushing skills but has put on a considerable amount of weight and now looking for a fulltime role at defensive end headed into last year listed at 198 pounds expected to be in the rotation at defensive end this fall. 2004: For the season had 32.5 tackles 24 solos and 17 assists as a junior recorded 6.5 tackles for loss, including two quarterback sacks in the Bobcats season opener against Angelo State credited with 4.5 tackles against Angelo State in second game of the year had seven unassisted tackles and two assists for eight total stops against Big XII opponent Baylor had a pass breakup along with two tackles in double-overtime win over Southeastern Louisiana registered five solo stops, including one for a loss against McNeese State closed out the year strong for the second straight year with three tackles against Nicholls State the following week in the final game of the season had one solo stop and six assists against Sam Houston State. 2003: Returned from a year off to post 28 total tackles, including 17 solos all told, had 5.5 tackles for 37 lost yards and three quarterback sacks for -25 yards finished the season strong with a six-tackle performance at Nicholls State and 4.5 stops against Sam Houston State registered 2.5 tackles for 12 lost yards including a quarterback sack against Nicholls State had two solo stops and five assists against Sam Houston in first career action had three solo tackles and three assists for 4.5 total stops in season-opener at New Mexico had three total tackles in home opener against Angelo State, including a quarterback sack for a 17-yard loss returned a fumble 20 yards against Florida Atlantic was part of a 52-yard fumble return for a touchdown against McNeese State also had three tackles, including one for a six-yard quarterback sack against the Cowboys. 2002: Missed the entire season with an injury. 2001: Red-shirted first year in the Texas State program. Elkins High School: Played defensive back at Elkins where he 23 lettered three years for Coach Andy Bolin led Elkins as both a junior and senior registered 90 tackles, six interceptions and eight fumble recoveries as a senior in addition, returned both a punt and a kickoff return for touchdowns was a two-time First-Team All-District 20-5A selection also named Academic All-District three times lettered in basketball and track clocked a time of 10.8 in the 100 meters. Personal: Born Jan. 20, 1983 in Houston son of Larry and Nina Hayden majoring in anthropology also considered Louisiana Tech before signing with the Bobcats. Hayden s Career Defensive Statistics Year G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks/Yds FF FR QBH BrUp /37 3.0/ /17 2.0/ Totals /54 5.0/ Luke Horder Offensive Lineman 6-5, 298, Sr./2L Hurst, Texas (L.D. Bell HS) Two-year starter on the right side of the line for the Bobcats has been a steady and consistent player dedicated himself to being a good football player and has made himself better very coachable player... preseason Second-Team All-Southland Conference selection. 2004: Began the season as the starter at right guard started seven games at guard before being slowed by an injury returned to the starting line up at right tackle for the final two games of the season against Nicholls State and at Sam Houston State prior to the injuries that plagued the offensive unit during the first third of the season, was part of a line which blocked out front for an offense which was averaging almost 250 yards rushing and better than 30 points an outing squad ended the season averaging yards rushing to rank 28th nationally as well as yards of total offense. 2003: Starter on the right side of the ball as a sophomore at both tackle and guard graded out well as the Cats led the Southland Conference and ranked eighth nationally in total offense also helped Texas State lead the SLC and rank 11th in passing offense. New Mexico: Was a backup on the offensive line for the Lobos as a red-shirt freshman. L.D. Bell High School: Was a two-year letter winner at strong tackle for Coach Ross Dodson was named All-District as a senior with 78 pancake blocks and 52 cut blocks for a total of 130 knockdowns. Personal: Born Oct. 30, 1982 in Hinsdale, Ill. son of Erich and Marsha Horder exercise and sports science major who is also pursing a minor in history.

10 Texas State Player Profiles Matthew Jenkins Offensive Lineman 6-3, 291, So./1L San Antonio, Texas (Madison HS) 70 Was a traveling red-shirt until the Friday before the McNeese State game when injuries forced the Bobcats to pull the red-shirt and the rookie started against the Cowboys has an unbridled passion for the game was a Division I-A prospect before an on-field injury senior year sat out a year before being cleared to play football again has a bright future runs well and is an athletic player but needs to become stronger. 2004: Saw his first playing time as a true freshman when he started at right tackle at McNeese State was part of an offensive unit which scored 54 points on the road to post a win over the Cowboys to snap a 17-game road losing streak also started the following week at Northwestern State. San Antonio James Madison High School: Two-year letterman for Jim Streety-coached team was an all-city selection and named one of Rivals 100 Top Linemen also threw the shot put and discus for Madison s track team. Personal: Born July 13, 1984 in San Antonio son of Clyde and Sylvia Jenkins exercise and sports science major. 8 Daniel Jolly Running Back 6-0, 230, Jr./TR San Antonio, Texas (Marshall HS)/Colorado Transfer from the University of Colorado who saw playing time last year primarily on special teams played in 19 games during a twoyear career at the Big XII Conference school because of his feet is able to make that quick move and head north and south a big, strong player who holds a black belt in the Korean Martial Art Kuk Sool was a black belt champion by age nine. 2004: Saw action in all 12 games on special teams, primarily the field goal/pat unit where he played all 53 snaps offensively, played fullback after seeing time at tailback early in the season third on the team in rushing with 23 carries for 62 yards seven of his carries were for 5+ yards also caught two passes for 11 yards. 2003: Played in seven games at tailback as a freshman suffered a knee sprain and missed the first moth of the season early in his career was a scoring machine who at one point had 11 carries and four touchdowns before finishing the season with six scores on 47 carries rushed for 109 yards for a 2.3 per carry average rushed nine times for 28 yards and a touchdown at Kansas State carried the ball 13 times for 20 yards at Texas Tech had a multipletouchdown game, scoring twice in the Buffalos overtime win over Kansas. John Marshall High School: As a senior rushed for 2,109 yards and 23 touchdowns on 292 carries averaged 7.2 yards per carry with a long run of 70 yards during the season rushed for 100+ yards in 11 games only exception senior year came against Warren, when he rushed twice for 62 yards and two scores in a 42-0 win was a three-time First-Team All-District 28-5A performer named the district s most valuable player and also the San Antonio player of the year first-team all-state selection by the Associated Press as well as a second-team selection by the state s coaches against O Connor senior year rushed for 300 yards and three touchdowns, including the gamewinner in a victory ran for 278 yards and four touchdowns in a win over William Taft gained 198 yards against Taft in the second half as a junior rushed for 1,282 yards and 15 touchdowns... picked up 963 yards and scored 13 touchdowns sophomore year also had 25 career receptions for 120 yards and two touchdowns also averaged 20 or more yards on kickoff returns all three seasons prep team was coached by Mike Carew and went 10-2 senior year winning district title and advancing to the second round of the playoffs sophomore team posted a 14-1 record, reaching the state semifinals after winning the city championship with an undefeated regular season also lettered once in track and played AAU basketball from seventh to ninth grades. Personal: Born Sept. 3, 1984 in Fairfield, Calif. has not declared a major at Texas State. 19 Stan Jones Place Kicker 5-8, 171, Sr./1L Corsicana, Texas (Corsicana HS) Begins his second season with the Bobcats after transferring from Navarro College in his hometown of Corsicana became Texas State s place kicker early in Southland Conference play. 2004: Took over the kicking chores on field goals and point-after tries when the Bobcats traveled to McNeese State in a game in which Texas State snapped a 17-game road losing streak, connected on a 34- yard field goal in the first quarter for the Bobcats first points en route to a victory was 7-for-7 in point-after tries against the Cowboys was 2-for-2 in field goal attempts, drilling a 20-yarder against Sam Houston State the final game of the season for the year was 13-for- 14 in PATs and finished with 19 points to rank sixth in scoring. Navarro College: Converted on 7-of-12 field goals as a sophomore at Navarro and for his career was 16-of-26 was named the allconference kicker both seasons at Navarro junior college coach was Chuck Lawrence. Corsicana High School: Did not play football until his senior year in high school four-year letter winner as a midfielder on Corsicana s soccer team converted 11-of-15 field goal attempts as a senior was named First-Team All-District 14-4A and First-Team All-Golden Circle at kicker also selected second-team all-state was named Corsicana s Scholastic and Special Teams Player of the Year Jeff Berrycoached team were state quarterfinalists and district champions on the soccer pitch was named the offensive MVP of District 14-4A as well as the All-Golden Circle Soccer Player of the Year scored 24 goals and had seven assists two-time first-team all-district pick prep team were district champs junior year and state quarterfinalists senior season named the team s defensive player of the year as a junior. Personal: Born Sept. 7, 1983 in Waco son of Don and Lucy Jones biology major who is also working toward a minor in chemistry. 24

11 Teddy Jones Defensive Lineman 6-2, 274, Sr./3L Fort Worth, Texas (Southwest HS) 95 Eloise Along with returning starters Fred Evans and Travis Upshaw, gives the Bobcats a solid three-man senior rotation within the interior defensive line will get quite a few reps this year incredibly strong player who has the best strength numbers among the defensive linemen brings a strong mental aspect to his game heading into senior season has registered 42.5 total tackles, including 25 solo hits also credited with six tackles for loss (-20 yards) and three quarterback sacks. 2004: Registered 14.5 total tackles as a junior recorded a sack in the Bobcats season opener against Angelo State and was credited with 2.5 tackles in the game credited with a season-high 2.5 tackles on two other occasions during the season followed up Angelo State game with two tackles against Big XII opponent Baylor recovered the first of two fumbles during ht season at Appalachian State also had a solo tackle and quarterback hurry against the Southern Conference school had 2.5 tackles in the Cats road win at McNeese State to snap a 17-game road losing streak recovered a first-quarter fumble which led to Texas State s first touchdown of the game and forced a fumble late in the game most active game came at Northwestern State where he accounted for five assisted stops, including two which were for lost yards. 2003: Saw playing time throughout his sophomore season and accounted for 20 total tackles 13 solo stops and 14 assists also had two quarterback hits and a pass breakup during the year credited with 3.5 tackles for loss and had two sacks in the Bobcats game against Angelo State had two unassisted tackles and two assists along with a quarterback hurry against the Rams recorded a season-high 4.5 tackles against McNeese State, logging three solo hits and three assists also broke up a pass against the Cowboys closed out the year with 3.0 total tackles against Sam Houston two solos and two assists. 2002: Played for the Bobcats as a true freshman, seeing action in seven games registered 8.0 total tackles three solo hits and 10 assists also had two quarterback sacks began his career by playing in Texas State s season-opener at Minnesota as a rookie had a solo tackle and an assist in the Metrodome against the Golden Gophers had a solo tackle and five assists to finish with a season-high 3.5 tackles against McNeese State. Southwest High School: Four-year letter winner and three-time All-District 7-4A honoree twice named District 7-4A s Most Valuable Player had 97 tackles as a senior along with a fumble recovery returned for a touchdown had 80 tackles as a junior and 77 stops as a sophomore played for Coach Larry Stovall. Also a three-time all-district pick on Southwest s basketball squad and was a three-time qualifier for the regional track meet in the shot put. Personal: Born Dec. 30, 1983 in Fort Worth son of Ted and Mary Jones brother Tracy was a 10-year NFL veteran with the Kansas City Chiefs exercise and sports science major who is also pursuing a minor in health and wellness signed with the Cats after considering Memphis and Oklahoma State. Jones Career Defensive Statistics Year G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks/Yds FF FR QBH BrUp /0 0.0/ /13 2.0/ /7 1.0/ Totals /20 3.0/ Thomas Keresztury Offensive Lineman 6-6, 289, Sr./3L New Braunfels, Texas (Canyon HS) One of the top five players on the squad who heads into his senior season as a three-year starter a good team leader who is a competitor can play on both the left and right sides of the football as athletic as anyone on the team who runs and moves extremely well coming off a second-team, all-conference performance last year as a junior. 2004: Started all 11 games and because of injuries had to make a move from one side of the football to the other started the first seven games at right tackle moved to left tackle and started there the final four games of the season named Second-Team All- Southland Conference after garnering the same preseason honor prior to the injuries that plagued the offensive unit, was part of a line which blocked out front for an offense which was averaging almost 250 yards rushing and better than 30 points an outing squad ended the season averaging yards rushing to rank 28th nationally as well as yards of total offense. 2003: Was a starter on the Bobcat offensive line at both tackle positions during his sophomore season helped the Cats lead the Southland and rank eighth nationally in total offense, while posting solid grades on the coaching charts also helped the team that led the SLC and ranked 11th in the nation in passing offense. 2002: Was among the more productive performers on the offensive line second on the team in knock-out blocks and third in knock-downs red-shirted the first year in the program in Canyon High School: Earned three letters at Canyon High School in New Braunfels, including the last under current Texas State assistant head coach Brad Wright was a First-Team All- District 27-4A selection as a senior at Canyon also an all-district selection on Canyon s basketball team. Personal: Born Dec. 20, 1982 in San Antonio son of James and Angela Keresztury exercise and sports science major as well as minoring in history. 25

12 Texas State Player Profiles 56 Buck Koalenz Offensive Lineman 6-1, 291, Jr./1L Seguin, Texas (Converse Judson HS) Begins the preseason in the same role he finished the 2004 season as the expected starter at center for the Bobcats Koalenz joined the Texas State program last year as a transfer from the Air Force Academy needs to continue to get better if he has a great year, could be an all-conference type player strong player who can bench 435 pounds and squats the house was an Oak Farms Dairy Academic Award recipient. 2004: Really came on and played well the second half of the season as a sophomore started the Southland Conference opener against Stephen F. Austin went on to start every Southland Conference game played for an offense which averaged yards rushing and yards of total offense. Judson High School: Member of Judson s 2002 state championship team prep squad posted a 14-1 record was named to the Associated Press All-State Team also named First-Team All- San Antonio as well as selected all-district played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in 2003, playing for the West squad also a track standout was a state champion in the discus also the district and regional champion broke the San Antonio city record as well as school mark with a throw of 195-feet, 8-inches. Personal: Born Nov in Nurnberg, Germany son of Mark and Julia Koalenz undecided on major. 46 Nate Langford Defensive End 6-1, 242, So./1L San Marcos, Texas (San Marcos HS) One of two true freshmen to start at defensive end last year, joining Nick Clark started at left defensive end for the Bobcats like Clark, has done a lot in the off season to increase strength, flexibility, hip endurance both returning defensive ends are very cerebral players who earned Oak Farms Dairy Academic Awards one of the football squad s two representatives on the Council of Student-Athletes has now been able to focus more attention on technique after a year in the Texas State system. 2004: Finished the year with 17.5 total tackles, including 13 solos and nine assists first career tackle came in the Bobcats doubleovertime win over Southeastern Louisiana the following week registered a career-high 4.5 tackles four solos and one assist in the Cats game at Appalachian State had three total tackles at Cal Poly equaled a season high with five total stops for 4.0 tackles three solos and two assists against Stephen F. Austin in a Southland Conference season-opening victory. San Marcos High School: Three-time all-district pick, including two unanimous selections at San Marcos High School also a two-time All-Centex honoree twice an all-state honorable mention pick led the hometown Rattlers with 101 tackles along with 4.5 quarterback sacks and three tackles for loss as a senior also earned all-district second-team honors at tight end caught four passes for 56 yards and was a key blocker played for Coach Bruce Bush at San Marcos named the team s defensive Most Valuable Player as well as the squad s top defensive lineman. Personal: Born Dec. 11, 1985 in Austin son of Michael and Angela Langford father was an All-Lone Star Conference and All- American defensive lineman for the Bobcats 1981 and 1982 Division II National Championship teams has not declared a major. Langford s Career Defensive Statistics Year G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks/Yds FF FR QBH BrUp /0 0.0/ J.D. Machacek Offensive Lineman 6-1, 277, Jr./SQ Midland, Texas (Midland Christian HS) Moved from defensive line and is listed on the depth chart at left guard strongest player on the team bench presses 465 pounds and squats 600+ has a great attitude and leadership skills type of player who wants to play the position has the kind of approach to the game that a coaching staff likes to see from a player transfer from New Mexico where he was a member of the Lobos 7-4 Las Vegas Bowl team. Midland Christian High School: Played both on the offensive and defensive lines at Midland Christian earning four varsity letters was a member of back-to-back state championship teams in 2000 and 2001 was an all-district at well as all-state selection played for Coach Greg McClendon. Personal: Born Feb. 10, 1984 in Midland son of Cindy Dean and Kenneth and Ramona Machacek health and fitness major. 26

13 Justin Marcellus Tight End 6-2, 257, Sr./2L Aledo, Texas (Aledo HS) 88 Athletic player who the Bobcats are looking to make a comeback from a first-game knee injury last season athletic and strong player who can bench press 400+ can play a multitude of positions worked hard in the spring tough player who has good leadership skills very bright student-athlete who was an Oak Farms Dairy Academic Award recipient is a walk-on to the Bobcat program. 2004: Suffered a season-ending knee injury after starting the first game of the season against Angelo State returned to the Bobcat program after sitting out the 2003 season when the previous coaching staff utilized a spread offense. 2002: Caught three passes for 20 yards, two coming against Minnesota also had one carry for two yards during the season. 2001: Was thrust into playing time as a true freshman walk-on earned extensive playing time after starter Brian Forshee went out with an ankle injury caught two passes for 14 yards during the year one reception came in the Missouri game other catch came against Stephen F. Austin. Aledo High School: Earned a pair of letters for Coach Tim Buchanon at Aledo High School helped team to a an 11-1 record as a senior, playing both on the offensive line as well as at defensive end was an All-District 11-3A selection as an offensive lineman Aledo was bi-district champions in 2000, area champions in 1999 and won a state title in 1998 also a member and lettered for Aledo s powerlifting team. Personal: Born Feb. 8, 1983 in Fort Worth son of Kim Malley is an exercise and sports science major and also pursuing a minor in criminal justice. 59 Ryne Miller Offensive Lineman 6-4, 300, Jr./2L The Woodlands, Texas (The Woodlands HS) A good technician who puts himself in position to do the right thing to make the block needs to improve his strength heads into the fall as the expected starter at right tackle likely to be an all-conference player down the road. 2004: Started at three different positions during the year moved into the starting line up at center when the Bobcats traveled to Baylor the second game of the year joined fellow red-shirt freshman Chase Wasson in the starting line up went on to start five straight games at center moved out to left guard as a starter in the Bobcats Southland Conference opener against Stephen F. Austin started the last four games of the season at right guard p r i o r to the injuries that plagued the offensive unit during the first third of the season, was part of a line which blocked for an offense which was averaging almost 250 yards rushing and better than 30 points an outing squad ended the season averaging yards rushing to rank 28 th nationally as well as yards of total offense. 2003: Played as a true freshman from the first game on... saw action at both center and guard. The Woodlands High School: A first-team all-district selection at The Woodlands High School in metropolitan Houston also an all-county pick as a senior voted the team s Player of the Week eight times during a 12-game season... high school coach was Weldon Willig. Personal: Born Aug. 17, 1985 son of Ray and Valerie Miller exercise and sports science major who is pursuing a minor in sociology. 63 Roger Molinet Offensive Lineman 6-1, 259, Fr./RS New Braunfels, Texas (Canyon HS) Red-shirted first year in the program could see time as a back up at center this fall. Canyon High School: Was a three-year letter winner at Canyon for then coach and current Bobcat assistant head coach Brad Wright senior team posted an 11-2 record squad captured area title as well as reached the state quarterfinals first-team all-district, allarea and all-county pick also named a team captain while playing both at defensive tackle and offensive at center. Personal: Born June 12, 1985 in New Braunfels son of Louis and Miriam Molinet undecided on major. 27

14 Texas State Player Profiles Joel Moore Offensive Lineman 6-1, 279, Sr./3L Katy, Texas (Katy HS) 62 Three-year letter winner who begins just his second season on the offensive side of the ball is expected to start at left guard this fall has good athletic ability, strength and character continued to get better during the spring needs to continue to improve heading into his senior year. 2004: In just his first season at offensive line, after moving from defensive tackle, received his first starting nod at left guard when the Bobcats played host to Division I-A opponent Florida Atlantic also started at guard against Cal Poly the following week registered his third straight start of the season when he moved out to left tackle for the Bobcats Southland Conference-opening win over Stephen F. Austin in the SFA victory, was part of an offense which rushed for 215 yards and accounted for 365 yards of total offense. 2003: Was a reserve on the defensive line, posting 10 total tackles four solo hits and 12 assists had a season-high six total stops against McNeese State and three tackles at Southern Utah. 2002: Played in a backup role for the Bobcats as a true freshman had three tackles during the season, including a season-high two tackles in the McNeese State game. Katy High School: Earned two letters while playing for Coach Mike Johnson was a member of Katy s A state championship team as a junior as the squad went 16-0 squad posted an 8-4 record second year was a two-time All-District 19-5A selection as well as twice selected to the All-Greater Houston team third-team all-state pick as a junior also a standout wrestler who won a district title at his weight his junior year. Personal: Born Feb. 14, 1984 in Long Branch, N.J. son of Joel and Sharon Moore economics major also recruited by Central Florida, Arkansas State and Northwestern State before signing with the Cats. 87 Randy Moshier Tight End 6-1, 252, Sr./2L Converse, Texas (Judson HS) After a year absence from Texas State s football program, returned in 2004 for junior year and started eight games, including the Bobcats last seven has caught 13 passes for 149 yards and a touchdown during his career named to the Hibernia Bank/Southland Conference All-Academic Football team as a junior during year away from the program received his bachelor s degree in political science and is currently pursuing a master s of business administration degree from the Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration carries a 3.74 grade point average an Oak Farms Dairy Academic Award recipient originally a walk-on at Texas State who was a high school quarterback has made himself into an outstanding player, becoming bigger stronger and faster everything a coach would want in a football player. 2004: Enhanced Texas State s running game with his blocking skills and had five pass receptions from his tight end position first reception came in the Bobcats overtime win over Southeastern Louisiana when he hauled in a 24-yard reception to the SLU nine Texas State would score on the drive to take a third-quarter lead only multiple-reception game of the year came at Cal Poly where he caught two passes for 12 yards had a six-yard touchdown reception in the Bobcats win over Nicholls State. 2002: As a red-shirt freshman caught eight passes for 99 yards, including a touchdown first career reception was a 33-yard touchdown catch that proved to be the game-winner in a win over Texas A&M-Kingsville one play earlier helped pull off a fake punt for a first down only multiple-reception game of the year came in the final contest of the season when he caught three passes for 37 yards against Sam Houston State was red-shirted his first year at Texas State. Judson High School: Earned a pair of letters at quarterback for the Rockets under Coach D.W. Rutledge as a season, led Judson to an 8-3 record with more than 1,200 yards of total offense and 14 touchdowns as the District 26-5A team s quarterback was a team captain and won the Ozozco Leadership Award voted Honorable Mention All-District 26-5A and was a First-Team Academic All-State pick. Personal: Born Sept. 9, 1982 in Detroit, Mich. son of Reggie and Veronica Grimes came to Texas State as a Mitte Foundation Scholar which is awarded to just 25 incoming freshmen each year at Texas State scholars are selected on strength of application, essay, strength of recommendations, school and community leadership activities, high school grades and test scores as well as general citizenship. Moshier s Career Receiving Statistics Year G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G Total

15 Walter Musgrove Defensive Back 5-9, 190, Jr./2L Duncanville, Texas (Duncanville HS) 15 Duncanville Returning starter who played at the KAT position last year but has made the transition to boundary corner during the off season has registered 112 tackles in his first two seasons for the Bobcats also has 8.5 tackles for loss, two quarterback sacks and three interceptions for his career is a warrior on the field and is a durable player who not only plays defense but is also a special teams standout does a lot of the little things that sometimes go unnoticed role model on and off the field outstanding studentathlete who has been honored as an Oak Farms Dairy Academic Award recipient last year was named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All- District VI Second-Team as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America. 2004: Second-leading tackler on the Texas State squad as a sophomore registered 49 total tackles 38 solo hits and 22 assists also had five tackles for 26 lost yards and registered a pair of quarterback sacks picked off two passes and recovered a fumble during the year equaled a career-high with 8.5 tackles in the Bobcats win over Nicholls State had a season-high six solo hits along with five assists against the Colonels picked off a pass, returning it 22 yards to set up the Bobcats final score in a win over Angelo State in the season opener had five total tackles in the Cats overtime win over Southeastern Louisiana registered three solo hits and three assists in the Bobcats SLC-opening win over Stephen F. Austin had 1.5 tackles for loss, including a quarterback sack against the Lumberjacks against Northwestern State had 6.5 total tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss and his second quarterback sack of the year closed out the year with a 6.5 tackle effort against Sam Houston. 2003: Made the most of his first year on the field, finishing second on the team with 63 total tackles (40 unassisted) had 3.5 tackles for lost yards along with five quarterback hits or hurries also broke up five passes during the year had four games in which he registered at least seven tackles in home win over UC-Davis recorded his first 8.5 tackle game which included eight solo hits at FAU, had four solo tackles and nine assists for another 8.5-tackle performance along with 8.5 tackles at Southern Utah had two pass break ups had an interception in the Bobcats game against McNeese State registered 7.5 tackles at Nicholls State red-shirted his first year in the program in High School: Had 65 tackles (48 unassisted) as a senior at Duncanville High School where he played for Coach Bob Alpert six of his tackles went for lost yards also had two fumble recoveries for 6-5 squad was a unanimous First-Team All-District 7-5A selection also named to the district s all-academic team started at quarterback as a sophomore, helping team to a 7-3 record also lettered in track and was a regional qualifier in the 400 meters and also ran on the 4 x 400 relay team was a National Honor Society Member as well as a member of the National Spanish Honor Society. Personal: Born Nov. 23, 1983 in Dallas son of Walter Musgrove and Marsha Musgrove-Jefferson is an English major at Texas State also pursuing a minor in Spanish was also recruited by New Mexico and Stephen F. Austin before picking the Cats. Musgrove s Career Defensive Statistics Year G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks/Yds FF FR Int BrUp /8 0.0/ /26 2.0/ Totals /34 2.0/ Barrick Nealy Quarterback 6-5, 230, Sr./2L Dallas, Texas (Adamson HS) Two-year starter returns for his senior season after a great spring made tremendous strides during spring workouts gifted athlete with good size, strength and speed not only a hard worker on the field but also a student of the game when it comes to breaking down film currently ranks third in career passing at Texas State, throwing for 4,331 yards over the last two seasons will likely pass Bobcat great Mike Miller (4,446 yards/ ) for second on the list early in his senior season has also run for 670 yards and five touchdowns during his career ranks fourth all-time in total offensive yards at Texas. 2004: While his season totals for attempts, completions and yards were significantly lower in the offensive scheme utilized during the year, became a much more efficient quarterback junior season completed 84-of-143 passes for 1,202 yards and 10 touchdowns raised his completion percentage almost 10 points from sophomore year to 58.7 percent also averaged 8.4 yards per pass during the 2004 season after averaging 6.6 yards in pass efficiency rating ranked second in the Southland Conference as well as 14th among Division I-AA quarterbacks always a threat to run the ball and rushed for 409 yards and two touchdowns during the year began the year 29

16 Texas State Player Profiles by completing 5-of-6 passes for 73 yards and scored the Bobcats first points on a 15-yard run in a season-opening win over Angelo State had six carries for 39 yards against the Rams an early second-half shoulder injury against Angelo State would sideline him for the next two games returned to the Bobcat lineup and started in an early October road game at Appalachian State registered his first and only 100-yard rushing game in the loss against the No. 24 Mountaineers, carrying the ball 17 times for 102 yards also completed 20-of-36 passes for 219 yards to account for 321 yards of total offense passed for a season-high 290 yards in the Bobcats loss at No. 9 Cal Poly completed 13-of-28 passes and threw for three touchdowns in the loss reoccurring shoulder injury sidelined him during the Stephen F. Austin game and his playing time was limited in games against McNeese State and Northwestern State started against Nicholls State and completed 10-of-13 passes for 186 yards and four touchdowns also ran for 97 yards and a score on 14 carries in the Bobcats win over the Colonels closed out the year completing 7-of-10 passes for 84 yards and a touchdown in loss at Sam Houston State. 2003: Broke several passing records throughout his first season with the Bobcats completed 240-of-473 passes for 3129 yards and 21 touchdowns all four season numbers were school records as was his 3,390 yards of total offense during the year University of Houston transfer had five of the Top 10 passing games in school history during his sophomore season passed for a school-record 398 yards in the Cats home-opener against Angelo State also set Texas State records for pass completions (290) against the Rams a week earlier in the Bobcats season opener, completed 27-of-60 passes for 321 yards and a touchdown in a loss at New Mexico the 60 attempts as well as 70 total offensive plays at New Mexico were also school records in addition to passing numbers, ran for 261 yards and three touchdowns on 133 carries during the year in a win over UC-Davis, completed 28-of-43 passes for 384 yards and three touchdowns, including a 62-yarder scoring strike to Jarvis Smith to put the Bobcats up with 9:25 to play in the game 384 passing yards against UC-Davis ranks second all-time at Texas State only to his performance earlier that season against Angelo State passed for 336 yards and two touchdowns in a loss at Stephen F. Austin was 22-of-59 passing against the Lumberjacks had 20+ pass attempts in all 12 games and registered six multiple, touchdown-pass games during the year. Houston: Was the University of Houston s starting quarterback the first four games of the 2002 season a knee injury sidelined Nealy s Career Passing Statistics Year G Att- Cmp- Int Yds TD Lg Pct Effic Total Nealy s Career Rushing Statistics Year G Att Yds TD Lg Avg/C Avg/G Total him for the remainder of the season completed 45-of-84 passes for 542 yards and three touchdowns before being injured, completed 53.6 percent of his passes also ran for 190 yards and two touchdowns helped snap a 15-game Houston losing streak in his first career game, running for a touchdown and throwing for another in a win over cross town rival Rice in the Cougars season-opener completed 11-of-24 passes for 182 yards and threw two touchdown passes, including a 55-yarder, in Houston s win over Louisiana-Lafayette also ran for 42 yards and a touchdown on eight carries against the Ragin Cajuns. Adamson High School: Started three years at Adamson where he was named first-team all-district passed for more than 4,000 yards and 30 touchdowns during his career a First-Team Academic All-State selection as a senior threw for 1,667 yards and 13 touchdowns while running for 796 yards and nine touchdown also a firstteam all-district pick playing basketball for Adamson. Personal: Born Aug. 7, 1983 in Dallas son of Jacqueline Nealy is an exercise and sports science major who is also pursuing a minor in history at Texas State. 12 Shola Obafemi Linebacker 6-1, 208, Jr./2L Aldine, Texas (Nimitz HS) Moved from safety to the linebacker position during the off-season from the beginning to the end of spring drills, made huge strides will continue to receive more reps during training camp with hopes he will improve at the same rate he did during the spring has the ability and could become a productive member of the linebacking corps in the fall. 2004: Saw limited playing time as a sophomore, recording four solo tackles and one assist had a season-high three 3.0 tackles in the Bobcats win over Nicholls State other solo stop came in Texas State s victory over McNeese State to snap a lengthy road losing streak. 2003: Got into the mix as a backup in the secondary as a red-shirt freshman had 10.5 total tackles (seven unassisted and seven assists) including 2.5 tackles for nine lost yards had 1.5 quarterback sacks and a quarterback hurry had a strong outing against McNeese State his 1.5 sacks came against the Cowboys tallied 5.5 tackles against McNeese also had multiple-tackle games the last two outings of the year at Nicholls State and against Sam Houston was red-shirted in 2002, his first season at Texas State. 30

17 Nimitz High School: Was a three-year letter winner for Coach Randy Row First-Team All-District 21-5A pick helped the Vikings to a 9-3 record in 2001 with 86 tackles, including 3.5 quarterback sacks was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated in the top 10 percent of his senior class. Personal: Born May 26, 1983 in Lagos, Nigeria son of John and Eva Obafemi also recruited by Ball State and Northern Illinois biochemistry major at Texas State. Obafemi s Career Defensive Statistics Year G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks/Yds FF FR BrUp Int /9 1.5/ /1 0.0/ Totals /10 1.5/ Personal: Born Dec. 28, 1985 son of Michael Odom lived his senior year with his aunt, Barbara Watt also recruited by Sam Houston, North Texas and Kansas. 84 Matt Padron Tight End 6-5, 260, Jr./1L Keller, Texas (Clark HS) Ryan Odell Fullback 6-2, 220, Fr./RS New Braunfels, Texas (Canyon HS) 42 Walk-on who played for position coach Brad Wright at Canyon High School played both at linebacker and tight end in high school intelligent player who scored close to a 1300 on the SAT red-shirted freshman still needs a more time in the weight room but is already a very physical player. Canyon High School: Was an all-district linebacker and also played fullback for Canyon High School led Canyon in interceptions in addition to playing for current Texas State assistant head coach Brad Wright, also played for Coach Less Davis. Personal: Born May 18, 1985 in Greenville son of John and Beth Odell undecided on major. 32 Mitch Odom Running Back 5-9, 186, Fr./RS Houston, Texas (Alief Elsik HS) Was having a tremendous spring before suffering a knee injury last March surgery after the injury went well and has shown a dedication to rehab could return to duty as early as mid-september could be a factor for the Bobcats if he gets healthy this fall at 5-9, 186 is a block of a running back who has great moves type of player who will make defenders miss. Alief Elsik High School: Gained 1,560 rushing yards and scored 24 touchdowns on 202 carries as a senior at Alief Elsik was a unanimous first-team all-district selection was one of eight finalists for the Houston Touchdown Club s annual prep award selected to play in the Bayou Bowl which features all-star teams from Texas and Louisiana also a track standout who claimed a number of national championships while running with a USA Track team from Houston. Due to injuries, saw time at both tackle and tight end lettered for the Bobcats after transferring to Texas State from the University Arizona spent two seasons at Arizona, red-shirting his first year in Tucson. Arizona: Played in nine games, starting four during the 2003 season for the Wildcats caught four passes for 34 yards and two touchdowns during the year red-shirted the 2002 season at Arizona. Clark High School: Prepped at Clark High School in San Antonio for Coach Mike Robbins member of Clark s 2002 undefeated district championship team squad went on to capture bi-district title and was an area finalist caught 20 passes for 260 yards and five touchdowns as a senior unanimous first-team All-District 27-5A selection who was also named First-Team All-San Antonio an all-state selection as well was a finalist for Dave Campbell s Texas Football Lone Star All-Star Team was a team captain senior year also played high school baseball for Coach Tim Goins and lettered two seasons for Clark s basketball team. Personal: Born Jan. 23, 1984 son of Larry and Cindy Padron exercise and sports science major who is also minoring in history. 20 Edmund Pringle Defensive Back 5-11, 192, Sr./SQ Fort Worth, Texas (Wyatt HS) Collegiate career has been a rollercoaster ride which has included two stops at Midwest junior colleges saw his first action late in the 2004 season for the Bobcats plays the boundary corner for the Cats has a great attitude and is a hard worker on the field. 2004: Credited with five total tackles while seeing action late in the season had a solo tackle and an assist at Northwestern State registered 3.5 tackles in the Bobcats win over Nicholls State, including two unassisted tackles. Iowa Central Community College: Was an all-conference and all-region defensive back at Iowa Central helped school to a 10-1 record sophomore season was a preseason All-America pick played his freshman season at Butler County Community College in Kansas Butler County CC team also posted a 10-1 record was a member of conference championships at both schools. Wyatt High School: Was a three-year letter winner at Wyatt High School in Fort Worth was a member of Wyatt s district cham- 31

18 Texas State Player Profiles pionship as a senior was a National Honor Society member as well as a three-time soloist in the UIL choir. Personal: Born June 5, 1983 in Fort Worth son of Elgin and Beverly Pringle exercise and sports science major pursuing a minor in business administration was also recruited out of high school by Iowa State, Kansas, East Carolina and Mississippi State. Pringle s Career Defensive Statistics Year G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks/Yds FF FR Int BrUp /0 0.0/ Tyrone Scott Wide Receiver 6-0, 185, So./1L Houston, Texas (Westfield HS) 5 Michael Rutledge Defensive Back 5-10, 183, Fr./RS Fort Bend, Texas (Kempner HS) 39 Was red-shirted last year as a true freshman at Texas State made the move from tailback to defensive back during his red-shirt season talented player who could still be a tailback for the Bobcats had not played in the secondary since high school but had a good spring and has been a good addition for the defense. Kempner High School: Three-year letter winner at Kempner where he rushed for 1,439 yards as a senior and 1,159 yards as a junior also had six receptions for 79 yards listed as a Texas Top 100 athlete by the Houston Chronicle, Rivals.com, Texas Prep Xtra and Bobby Burton with Dave Campbell s Top 300 unanimous firstteam all-district pick as a senior and all-district as a junior as well finished his career as the third-leading rusher all-time at Kempner twice named the team s offensive back of the year. Personal: Born Jan. 16, 1986 son of Dahl and Allen Rutledge undecided on major. 72 Del Scales Offensive Lineman 6-6, 305, Jr./1L Flower Mound, Texas (Flower Mound HS) Has a long road ahead of him after suffering a season-ending shoulder injury in the Bobcats game at Cal Poly transferred to Texas State from the University of Colorado. 2004: Started the Bobcats first six games at left tackle was part of an offensive line which blocked out front for a unit which was averaging almost 250 yards rushing and better than 30 points an outing before injuries plagued the squad. Flower Mound High School: Was a First-Team All-District 6-5A selection as well as named all-state honorable mention as a senior also named Flower Mound s Offensive Lineman of the Year as both a junior and senior three-year letter winner high school coach was Cody Vanderford. Personal: Born April 17, 1984 in Flower Mound son of Connie Cali majoring in criminal justice-law enforcement. Played in all 11 games as a red-shirt freshman, starting eight for the Bobcats in 2004 finds ways to make plays and catch the football beyond being a talented receiver, is one of the position s most physical blockers the mentality of the receiving corps starts with him when he is physical and emotional, the rest of the team follows has started to become a leader. 2004: Caught 14 passes for 154 yards and two touchdowns rookie year in first career collegiate game caught a four-yard pass in the Bobcats win over Angelo State the following week at Baylor had two receptions for 27 yards caught a 49-yard touchdown pass from Barrick Nealy in the Bobcats loss at Cal Poly touchdown reception was one of two catches in the game, finishing with 57 receiving yards against the Mustangs other touchdown reception was a 7-yarder from Nealy to give the Bobcats a 35-0, early second-half lead closed out the season with a 17- yard reception at Sam Houston State was a red-shirt at Texas State in Westfield High School: Averaged over 16 yards per reception as a senior before an injury ended his season early prep team went on to capture district title and were a Texas UIL state quarterfinalist... head coach was Ron Lynch... also ran track at Westfield where he clocked a personal-best time of 21.9 in the 200 meters. Personal: Born Nov. 28, 1984 in Houston son of Christian and Maxine Nwosu has not declared a major. Scott s Career Receiving Statistics Year G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G

19 Nick Session 30 Gary Shepard 7 Running Back 5-9, 224, Sr./2L Killeen, Texas (Harker Heights HS) Defensive Back 5-10, 212, Jr./1L Houston, Texas (Westfield HS) Started his career at Texas State as a running back before being moved to linebacker has tallied 27.5 tackles during his career this spring was moved back to fullback because of his size and strength injuries during the spring warranted his move to tailback during the midst of March practices and did a great job a downhill runner who is going to use as few moves possible to run north and south led all rushers during Texas State s 2004 spring game with 10 carries for 59 yards. 2004: Credited with 6.5 total tackles four solos and five assists as a junior recorded two double-figure tackle games during the season recorded two unassisted tackles and two assists at Northwestern State one of the assists against the Demons was a tackle for loss played both ways against Northwestern, rushing twice for three yards also had a solo tackle and an assist the following week against Nicholls State. 2003: Sat out the 2003 season 2002: As a red-shirt freshman had 21 total tackles 10 solos and 22 assists earned increased playing time as the season progressed had one tackle for loss and a quarterback hit during the year best game was a 10-tackle effort in the season finale at Sam Houston State also had five tackles in the opener at Minnesota and four stops at home against Texas A&M-Kingsville. Harker Heights High School: Was the lone running back picked by the Bobcats during the 2001 signing period was a two-year letter winner for coach Ross Rogers at Harker Heights helped prep team to a 10-3 record by rushing for 1,630 yards and 16 touchdowns on 227 carries averaged 7.2 yards per carry high school team was District 17-4A and Bi-District champions senior year squad also advanced to area finals was named the District 17-4A MVP as well as first-team all-district and all-area second-team all-state pick as a senior and named to the Waco Tribune s All-Super Centex First-Team. Personal: Born Nov. 15, 1981 in Jacksonville son of Mary Session majoring in exercise and sports science who is minoring in criminal justice. Session s Career Defensive Statistics Year G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks/Yds FF FR QBH BrUp /1 0/ /1 0/ Totals /2 0/ Transferred to Texas State from Arizona and started six games for the Bobcats last year as a sophomore makes the move this season from strong safety to the KAT position in his first season at Texas State, did a great job learning the system last fall after transferring physical player with good cover skills just finds a way to make plays an Oak Farms Dairy Academic Award recipient last year. 2004: As a first-year Bobcat registered 27 total tackles had 21 solo stops and 12 assists as a sophomore started three games at left cornerback and three at strong safety for the Cats had 5.5 tackles for loss and was also in on 1.5 quarterback sacks also had an interception and broke up three passes during the year opened the year with a 2.5 tackle performance against Angelo State both his two solo stops and assist in the game were for lost yards, including 1.5 quarterback sacks for -7 yards had a 24-yard interception return along with a pass breakup in the Bobcats game at Appalachian State recorded a career-high 5.5 tackles in back-toback games at McNeese State and Northwestern State capped the year with a three-tackle performance at Sam Houston, including one tackle for lost yards. Arizona: As a red-shirt freshman at Arizona, recorded 20 tackles, including 13 solo hits and recovered a fumble had had a career-high 11 tackles against Washington State one of two Texas State players who transferred to Texas State from Arizona (tight end Matt Padron being the other). Westfield High School: All-District 15-5A for Coach Ron Lynch at Westfield where he lettered three years senior squad was 12-2 and advanced to the state quarterfinals had 76 tackles, two interceptions and forced 17 fumbles during the season. Personal: Born Sept. 25, 1984 in Houston son of Gary Shepard, Sr., and Linda Shepard communications studies major who is also seeking a minor in sociology. Shepard s Career Defensive Statistics Year G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks/Yds FF FR Int BrUp /15 1.5/

20 Texas State Player Profiles Douglas Sherman Running Back 5-7, 205, Sr./1L Fort Worth, Texas (Eastern Hills HS) 2 David Simmons Linebacker 5-11, 225, Sr./2L Houston, Texas (Dobie HS) 58 One of the most consistent backs at Texas State who is very assignment sound short, stocky player who is put well together was the Bobcats leading rusher in 2004 and runs well with the ball started the last five games of his junior season also does a great job in Texas State s pass blocking schemes physical player who should see plenty of time at tailback. 2004: Led the team with 128 carries for 622 yards scored three touchdowns averaged 4.9 yards per carry also caught seven passes for 130 yards scored rushing touchdowns in the Bobcats first three games of the year in first collegiate game rushed for 56 yards, including a one-yard touchdown run in season-opening win over Angelo State had a seven-yard touchdown run against Baylor, one of 12 carries for 50 yards against the Big XII opponent best rushing night of the season came against Southeastern Louisiana as the Bobcats had two running backs rush for 100+ yards had 14 carries for 124 yards against SLU, including a 34-yard touchdown run in the third quarter that gave Texas State a lead at the time accounted for 97 all purpose yards against Florida Atlantic, catching a 44-yard pass to go with 10 carries for 53 yards in the Cats Southland Conference opener, had a season-high 18 carries for 90 yards caught a 60-yard touchdown pass in the Bobcats win over Nicholls State receiving touchdown against the Colonels gave Texas State a 28-0 lead at halftime also rushed for 74 yards on 14 carries against Nicholls State. Cisco Junior College: Was a Second-Team Junior College All- American as well as named first-team all-conference as a sophomore at Cisco Junior College led Texas junior colleges in rushing, running for 927 yards on 151 carries averaged 6.1 yards per carry and scored three touchdowns also caught 25 passes for 261 yards and two scores junior college coach was Kurt Nichols. Eastern Hills High School: Ran for more than 2,000 yards as a senior standout at Eastern Hills named the district s most valuable player as well as all-state also a first-team all-district pick. Personal: Born Jan. 18, 1983 in Fort Worth son of Terri Sherman exercise and sports science major also pursuing a minor in psychology selected Texas State over conference-rival McNeese State. Sherman s Career Rushing Statistics Year G Att Yds TD Lg Avg/C Avg/G Was Texas State s leading tackler as a sophomore and is coming off a junior year in which he was named First-Team All-Southland Conference has recorded total tackles during his career 71 solos and 89 assists biggest asset for the Houston native is his instincts as he has a knack of finding his way to the football and getting off blocks talented player in the Bobcats blitzing packages who has great timing, speed and quickness making him a great pass rusher has worked hard in the weight room and has taken his off-season conditioning to a different level type of player offenses have to account for because of his athletic ability and tackling skills has all the skills a coaching staff looks for in a linebacker. 2004: Despite missing three games with a knee injury, ranked eighth in tackles and was named First-Team All-SLC as a junior finished the year with 34 total tackles, including 26 unassisted stops had 10 tackles for loss accounting for -21 yards recorded at least one tackle for loss in six of eight games played broke up three passes and intercepted another after missing the Bobcats first two games saw his first action of the year in Texas State s overtime win over Southeastern Louisiana had three solo tackles and two assists against the Lions registered three tackles for loss among his 5.5 total stops in the Cats next game at Appalachian State had a season-high six tackles and recovered a fumble in the Bobcats game against Division I-A Florida Atlantic in Southland Conference-opening win over Stephen F. Austin had three solo and three assisted tackles, including a pair of tackle for loss also credited with a quarterback hurry and a pass breakup against the Lumberjacks helped Texas State end a 17-game road losing streak in the team s victory at Mc- Neese State had five unassisted stops and one assist with McNeese looking to make a fourth-quarter comeback, intercepted a pass in the Red Zone and returned it 12 yards also had a pass breakup in the victory. 2003: Went from being a lightly-used backup to a go-to starter sophomore season led the team in tackles with 76.5 total stops 41 solos and 71 assists also had three quarterback sacks, six quarterback hurries, seven tackles for loss, intercepted a pass and forced two fumbles, recovering one also broke up four passes under the former formula for counting tackles (solos 34

21 and assists each counting as one tackle), had double-digit tackles in seven games first career interception came in Texas State s season opener at New Mexico which he returned 26 yards in the Cats season opener against Angelo State had four solo tackles and seven assists also had two quarterback hurries and broke up a pass against ASU registered a career-high solo stops and had five assists (9.5 total tackles) in the Bobcats game at Tulsa registered first career sack for a 10-yard loss against Southeastern Louisiana had three solo tackles and five assists against the Lions at Florida Atlantic had 9.5 total tackles for the second time during the year, including six solo stop and a quarterback sack for a 14-yard loss recorded double-figure assists in consecutive Southland Conference games at Stephen F. Austin had two solo tackles and 10 assists registered three solos and 11 assists against McNeese State in a regionally-televised game also in on a tackle for loss and forced a fumble against the Cowboys. 2002: Was a backup at linebacker and played special teams posted five tackles (four unassisted), including a three-tackle performance against Southern Utah red-shirted first season at Texas State in Dobie High School: Earned three letters for Coach Mike Stephens at Dobie High School received all-district honors as both a junior and senior led the team in tackles senior year with 105 stops scored three touchdowns during his career played in the Great Houston Blue-Chip All-Star game following his senior year helped Dobie to back-to-back 12-1 season as a sophomore and junior also lettered for Dobie s baseball team. Personal: Born Feb. 26, 1983 in Houston son of Kenneth and Diann Simmons health and fitness management major who is also pursuing a minor in sociology. Simmons Career Defensive Statistics Year G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks/Yds FF QBH BrUp Int /0 0/ /40 3.0/ /21 0/ Totals /61 3.0/ Derwin Straughter Defensive Back 5-8, 175, Sr./1L Jacksonville, Fla. (Ribautt HS) Junior college transfer who started five games at cornerback in his first season as a Bobcat coaching staff will look for a lot out of the senior both as a player and leader doesn t have great size but plays big on the field cherishes the role of being a play-maker on defense also handled punt return duties for the Cats. 2004: Started the first two games of the season at left cornerback and started three games at right corner later in the season for the year registered 8.0 total tackles had his best tackle-total night at Baylor where he was credited with three solo tackles and an assist following week picked off a pass deep inside Southeastern Louisiana s own 10-yard line lone interception of the season led to a Texas State touchdown two plays later to give the Bobcats a 14-7 lead in the second quarter had two tackles on the road at Northwestern State as the Bobcats regular punt returner, had 24 returns for 172 yards for a 7.2 per return average longest return of the season went for 33 yards. Reedley Community College: Led the nation in punt returns and was a unanimous All-Central Valley Conference First-Team selection at the California junior college returned three punts for touchdowns during the season was a member of the program s National Junior College Athletic Association championship team as a freshman in Ribautt High School: Lettered for Coach Arthur Malloy at Ribautt High School in Jacksonville, Fla. was an allcity selection as a senior. Personal: Born April 1, 1985 in Jacksonville, Fla. son of Eady Straughter and Valerie Morris cousin, Melvin Webber, also plays in the secondary for the Bobcats exercise and sports science major who is pursuing a minor in mass communications was also recruited by Temple, Mississippi State and Iowa State. Straughter s Career Defensive & Punt Return Statistics Year G Solo Ast Total Int BrUp PR YDS Avg Lg Beau Tuft Offensive Lineman 6-6, 300, So./TR Houston, Texas (Westside HS)/Houston Transfer from the University of Houston at mid-year who is learning the offense needs to get a lot stronger still has three years of eligibility remaining. Houston: Was a part of the University of Houston program for a season and a half, red-shirting his first year. Westside High School: Was named the All-District Offensive Lineman of the Year as a senior at Westside two-time first-team all-district pick as well as named second-team all-district as a sophomore rated among the top 100 by several recruiting services also an academic all-district pick. Personal: Born Sept. 10, 1984 in Enid, Okla. son of Jay and Judy Tuft and Robin and Jim Henry political science major. 35

22 Texas State Player Profiles Jamiell Turner Defensive Back 6-0, 199, Fr./RS Houston, Texas (Alief Taylor HS) 41 Red-shirt freshman who had a very good spring should receive plenty of reps at the strong safety position this fall was a safety in high school but was moved to cornerback during his red-shirt season in an effort to improve his cover skills made great strides in the weight room is a big, physical safety who can also cover. Alief Elsik High School: Second-team all-district selection and team captain for Alief Elsik squad member of the school s first senior class to post an 8-2 record registered 60 tackle and had 25 pass breakups was the third-leading tackler for the top defensive unit in District 19-5A also had one interception. Personal: Born Dec. 4, 1985 in Houston son of Judy Turner also recruited by TCU, Louisiana Tech and Houston has not declared a major. 98 Travis Upshaw Defensive Lineman 6-1, 311, Sr./3L Burleson, Texas (Mansfield HS) Plays every down with an extremely high motor as well as with a lot of passion everything he does is full speed from start to finish a technician who does everything exactly how a coaching staff would want him to does an excellent job picking up the little things one of a handful of three-year letter winners for the Bobcats over career has recorded 64.5 total tackles 34 solo stops and 61 assists from his nose guard position has 10.5 tackles for loss and three quarterback sacks. 2004: Texas State s starter in all 11 games at nose guard had 24 tackles for the year 16 solo stops and 16 assists credited with four tackles for loss and a pair of assists on quarterback sacks also forced and recovered a fumble at Appalachian State and broke up a pass in the Baylor game began the year with 1.5 total tackles including a quarterback sack against Angelo State recorded a career-high six solo tackles against Baylor to go with the pass break up beginning with the overtime win over Southeastern Louisiana, had a stretch of four straight games in which he was credited with tackles for loss had four solo hits against Appalachian State, including a tackle for loss at Cal Poly had five total tackles, including six assists closed out the year with 2.5 tackles one solo stop and three assists at Sam Houston State. 2003: Registered what is currently a season high with 26.5 total tackles as a sophomore started much of the season and finished 11th on the team in tackles and fourth among defensive linemen had 11 solo hits and 31 assists had 3.5 tackles for loss and a quarter back sack also broke up three passes and forced a pair of fumbles registered a season-high 5.5 tackles against UC-Davis... had four solo stops and three assists in the win over UC-David began Southland Conference play by equaling season high with another 5.5 tackle performance against Northwestern State had two unassisted tackles and seven assists, including an assist on a quarterback sack against the Demons numbers against Northwestern State went beyond tackles as he forced two fumbles, had a quarterback hurry, a pass breakup and also blocked a kick in the game intercepted a pass the following week against Stephen F. Austin to go along with seven assists. 2002: Earned playing time from the third week on during his rookie year posted 14 total tackles seven solos and 14 assists as a true freshman had two tackles for four lost yards as well as a quarterback sack and three quarterback hits also recovered a fumble during the year registered what is still a current career high with 7.5 tackles against Jacksonville State had four stops and seven assists against the former Southland Conference opponent. Mansfield High School: Three-year letter winner as well as a twotime All-District 8-5A selection also named all-area posted 68 tackles as a senior, including 5.5 quarterback sacks also lettered in power lifting and ranked third in regionals. Personal: Born April 30, 1984 in Texas City son of John and Lisa Upshaw majoring in athletic training. Upshaw s Career Defensive Statistics Year G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks/Yds FF FR PBK INT /10 1.0/ /10 1.0/ /12 1.0/ Totals /26 3.0/ Chase Wasson Quarterback 5-11, 184, So./1L Southlake, Texas (Carroll HS) Played in eight games as a red-shirt freshman unbelievable competitor who got back to focusing on the mechanics of his game during spring drills has improved his decision-making skills and ability to read defenses started just his second career game and went on to start a total of four games during the year will factor in to the Bobcats offensive plans this fall academically received an Oak Farms Dairy Cream of the Crop reward for maintaining a 4.0 GPA for a semester last year. 2004: Completed 46 of 105 passes for 477 yards and four touchdowns as a red-shirt freshman also a threat to run the ball, running 36

23 for 260 yards and five scores on 55 carries last year came off the bench in the Bobcats season opener against Angelo State and was 7- for-15 passing for 45 yards and a touchdown and also scored on a 41- yard run had five carries for 69 yards against ASU started just his second career game as the Bobcats traveled to Baylor completed 12-of-27 passes for 164 yards, including a 73-yard touchdown pass to K.R. Carpenter as the Bobcats scored twice in the third quarter to cut Baylor s lead to played in all five of the Bobcats Southland Conference games in a win over Stephen F. Austin, scored what proved the game-winning touchdown when he scampered 41 yards on an option play late in the third quarter third start of the year came at McNeese State where he engineered three straight scoring drives in the first half to bolt the Cats out to a 17-0 lead completed a 10-yard touchdown pass to Markee White and also scored on a nine-yard run for the game completed 10-of-17 passes for 106 yards and had five carries for 28 yards ran for 65 yards in the Bobcats final game of the year at Sam Houston State. 2003: Red-shirted first season at Texas State. Carroll High School: Was named the Class 5A Player of the Year in leading Southlake Carroll to a 16-0 record and a Class 5A state title in 2002 passed for 4,822 yards and 54 touchdowns, both state high school records also ran for more than 1,200 yards and 16 touchdowns a First-Team All-State selection who was also named the District 7-5A Most Valuable Player tabbed as the Class 5A Offensive Player of the year and the DFW Player of the Year helped Southlake Carroll to the Class 4A state semifinals in 2001 as a running back and wide receiver. Personal: Born July 16, 1984 in Corsicana son of Hal and Sallie Wasson undecided on major also recruited by Middle Tennessee State, Air Force and Sam Houston State before signing with the Cats. Wasson s Career Passing Statistics Year G Att- Cmp- Int Yds TD Lg Pct Effic Wasson s Career Rushing Statistics Year G Att Yds TD Lg Avg/C Avg/G Melvin Webber Defensive Back 6-0, 202, Sr./1L Jacksonville, Fla. (Englewood HS) Heads into the fall as the expected starter at strong safety for Texas State last year as a junior college transfer, started four games at strong safety after originally playing at cornerback for the Bobcats very physical player who has good cover skills probably the best competitor in the secondary and played in all 11 contests last year will be a good leader in the secondary this fall. 2004: Was among the top 10 in tackles last year as a junior was in on 31.5 total stops, registering 24 solo tackles and 15 assists among his stops were two tackles for loss and 1.5 quarterback sacks for -11 yards also had an interception and broke up three passes during the year lone interception of the year came at Cal Poly where he also had four unassisted tackles along with two assists made the move from corner to safety prior to Texas State s Southland Conference opener against Stephen F. Austin was credited with one tackle and one assist both stops against the Lumberjacks were quarterback sacks for a total of 11 lost yards had a season-high five solo tackles in the Bobcats win at McNeese State in the Bobcats win over Nicholls State had three solo tackles and three assists including a tackle for seven lost yards. Reedley Community College: Joined the Texas State program from Reedley Community College in Reedley, Calif., where he played both receiver and was a defensive back. Englewood High School: Attended Englewood High School in Jacksonville. Personal: Born Sept. 14, 1982 in Jacksonville, Fla. son of Pree McCreary roams the secondary for the Bobcats with his cousin Derwin Straughter who is also a senior on this year s team majoring in exercise and sports science and pursuing a minor in health and wellness. Webber s Career Defensive Statistics Year G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks/Yds FF FR Int BrUp /18 1.5/

24 Texas State Player Profiles Chad White Defensive Back 6-3, 210, Sr./1L Grapevine, Texas (Grapevine HS) 25 Markee White Wide Receiver 6-7, 205, Sr./1L Long Beach, Calif. (Long Beach Poly HS) 86 Transfer to Texas State from Wyoming who saw action last year as a junior. 2004: Saw action in six games in his first season at Texas State recorded three solo tackles and one assist during the year registered solo tackles in the Bobcats first two games of the season against Angelo State and at Baylor third solo tackle came at Appalachian State. Wyoming: Played two seasons for the Cowboys after red-shirting his first season posted eight tackles (six unassisted) as a freshman with most of his playing time coming on special teams was able to earn more playing time as a sophomore after being switched to safety posted 15 tackles (seven unassisted), had a pass break up and a fumble recovery. Grapevine High School: Outstanding all-around athlete at Grapevine High School a unanimous first-team all-district performer as both a defensive back and a wide receiver for Coach Gary Mullins recorded 153 tackles as a senior at defensive back also caught 56 passes for over 1,000 yards as Grapevine s kickoff returner, averaged 35 yards per return was a two-way starter for three seasons selected by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram as one of the Top 75 All-Area Recruits also listed as one of Texas Sports Top 300 Recruits in the state of Texas as a sophomore was a member of Grapevine s 1998 Class 4A state championship team Grapevine won district titles junior and senior seasons during career, program won 67 percent of its games, posting a record was also an outstanding hurdler who was the only junior in Texas Class 4A to qualify for the 100 meter hurdles regional finals in addition to playing football and running for the track team, was a steer wrestler on his high school s rodeo team also recruited by Baylor, Georgia Tech, New Mexico, Oklahoma State and Tulsa. Personal: Born Jan. 22, 1983 in Grapevine son of James and Tina White exercise and sports science major also minoring in history. Chad White s Career Defensive Statistics Year G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks/Yds FF FR Int BrUp /0 0.0/ Markee White s Career Receiving Statistics Year G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G A two-sport athlete at Texas State who not only started started three games for the Bobcat football squad last year but after the final game of the season joined the Cats basketball team missed half the spring camp because of basketball worked hard on his return to the gridiron but his physical and mental exhaustion was evident when he returned is a big target and a great athlete who could be a dominant player on the field. 2004: Caught 11 passes for 194 yards and a touchdown in his first season with the Bobcats was named all-southland Conference Honorable Mention eligibility was not determined until two games into the season first action was against Southeastern Louisiana but did not register his first reception at Texas State until the next game at Appalachian State where he caught a pass for 11 yards had a breakout game in his home state, catching three passes for 90 yards, including a 47-yarder in the Bobcats game at Cal Poly the next week caught three passes for 68 yards, including a 56-yarder a 10-yard touchdown pass from Chase Wasson against McNeese State was his first collegiate scoring reception and gave the Cats an early 10-0 lead had two receptions for 15 yards against McNeese. Texas State Basketball: Wrapped up first season for the Bobcats with a 10-point, four-rebound effort in the squad s loss at Southeastern Louisiana in the first round of the O Reily Auto Parts/Southland Conference Tournament averaged 7.0 points and 3.2 rebounds for the Bobcats shot 42.9 percent from the field and knocked down 36 percent of his three-point attempts also had 27 assists and 24 steals started 10 of 26 games in which he played scored a career-high 16 points in the Bobcats loss at home against Texas-Arlington had a big three-pointer late in the first half to help the Bobcats cut into an 18-point Texas-Arlington lead as Texas State came from behind to win on the road and secure a bid to the conference tournament with the Bobcats leading by one point, had a key steal with 16 seconds to play in a win over Louisiana-Monroe had a season-high nine rebounds at Lamar the first week of conference play. Long Beach City College: Caught 16 passes for 350 yards and three touchdowns at Long Beach CC played in just five games due to an injury. San Diego State: Originally signed to play basketball at San Diego State out of high school as a freshman saw action in six games for the Aztecs played 22 minutes and had two career points, a pair of free throws was 0-for-4 from the field. Long Beach Poly High School: Multi-sport athlete who played what Sports Illustrated dubbed earlier this year the top high school athletic program in the nation played quarterback at Long Beach Poly where he helped lead his team to a pair of CIF Division I state championships earned a pair of all-league honors and was named to the First-Team Dream Team by the Press Telegram high school football coach was Jerry Jaso was also an all-league performer in basketball, helping Poly to a pair of state titles. Personal: Born Oct. 4, 1983 son of Yvonne and Roy White originally recruited by Hawaii, Cal and Washington State out of high school exercise and sports science major who is also minoring in sociology. 38

25 Dameon Williams Wide Receiver 5-9, 162, Sr./TR Houston, Texas (Westside HS)/Houston 3 Was ineligible last year for transfer reasons in 2004 transferred to Texas State prior to the 2004 season from the University of Houston is one of the faster players on the team, running a during Texas State s pro timing day has great potential but just needs game experience expected to be in the Bobcats receiving rotation and make some plays this season was an Oak Farms Dairy Academic Award recipient last year. Houston: Ran track at the University of Houston posted a time of 6.94 in the 60-yard dash, a 10.6 time in the 100 meters and a 48.7 in the 400 meters helped the Cougars to the 2002 Conference USA Indoor Championship. Westside High School: Lettered for Coach Bill Wilson at Westside, playing both at receiver and cornerback earned All-District 17-5A honors three times for his defensive play and as a senior on offense also was named team MVP as a senior when he caught eight touchdown passes and had better than 700 receiving yards also returned four kicks for scores was a standout track athlete as well was the district champion in the 200 meters and the runner-up in the long jump set school records in the 100 meters (10.42) and the long jump (22-12) was a regional finalist in the 100 meters, 200 meters and long jump was ranked among the top 50 sprinters in the nation following his senior season. Personal: Born Jan. 12, 1983 in Houston son of Mack Waddy and Vanessa Pena exercise and sports science major also pursuing a minor in business administration. 48 Epsilon Williams Defensive Back 5-10, 204, Jr./2L Dallas, Texas (W.T. White HS Two-year starter for the Bobcats at safety is the quarterback for the defense from his free safety position, making a lot of the coverage calls and adjustments will be counted on to have a great season for the Bobcats as a junior has great speed and instincts has registered 95 total tackles, 11 pass breakups and six interceptions in his two season at Texas State. 2004: Has ranked among the top tacklers for the Bobcats each of the past two seasons 41 total tackles last year ranked fourth on the squad last year as a sophomore had 32 solo stops and 18 assists broke up four passes, had an interception and recovered three fumbles during the year in addition to a 12-yard interception return out of Baylor s red zone, had four solo tackles against the Bears in the Bobcats overtime win over Southeastern Louisiana, had three unassisted and three assisted tackles and recovered two fumbles, forcing one of them had a season-high 5.5 tackles in the Bobcats game against Florida Atlantic in the Bobcats Southland Conference-opening win over Stephen F. Austin had three solo tackles and four assists for 5.0 total stops had four tackles and broke up a pass in the Bobcats road win at McNeese State closed out the year with 3.5 tackles and had deflected a pass at Sam Houston State was named Second-Team All-Southland Conference at the conclusion of the season. 2003: Was also fourth on the squad in tackles as a red-shirt freshman had 54 total tackles, including 39 solo hits during the year had a Southland Conference-best five interceptions during the year also broke up seven passes posted his four best tackle efforts on the road in first collegiate game registered a career-high eight tackles in the Bobcats game at New Mexico had seven solo tackles and two assists against the Lobos at Tulsa had seven unassisted tackles and an assist finished with five solo hits and five assists for 7.5 total stops at Southern Utah in final road game which was played in front of a regional television audience had 7.5 total tackles at Nicholls State red-shirted first year at Texas State in W.T. White High School: Three-year letter winner for Coach Mike Zoffuto at W.T. White played defensive back and quarterback for the Longhorns named firstteam all-district as a quarterback as well as a second-team selection on defense helped W.T. White to the playoffs and a bi-district title as a junior also lettered in track, qualifying for the regionals in the 200 meters with a time of Personal: Born May 24, 1984 in Houston son of Robert and Gloria Williams mass communications major also pursuing a minor in business administration picked the Bobcats over Delta State. Williams Career Defensive Statistics Year G Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds Sacks/Yds FF FR Int BrUp /3 0.0/ /2 0.0/ Totals /5 0.0/

26 Texas State Player Profiles 85 Justin Williams Wide Receiver 6-2, 197, Jr./1L San Antonio, Texas (Central Catholic HS) Saw some playing time last year as a junior transferred to Texas State from the University of Kansas had a good spring and listed at No. 2 at one of the wide receiver positions. 2004: Caught three passes for 43 yards as a sophomore began the season with a reception against Angelo State caught a pass for a 27-yard pick up against Appalachian State also had a 13-yard reception against McNeese State. Central Catholic High School: Two-year letter winner who was selected to the TAPPS All-State Team as a senior also named alldistrict caught 52 passes for 860 yards for Carlos Enrico-coached team squad captured the TAPPS 5A state championship in 2002 also named to the San Antonio Pizza Hut All-Star Game. Personal: Born Feb. 24, 1984 in St. Louis, Mo. son of Pinkie Williams exercise and sports science major who is pursuing a minor in business administration. Williams Career Receiving Statistics Year G Rec Yds TD Lg Rec/G Avg/C Avg/G Stan Zwinggi Wide Receiver 5-11, 190, Fr./RS Fredericksburg, Texas (Fredericksburg HS) Red-shirted last year as a true freshman and has been moved to wide receiver after playing running back in high school starting to get the hang of the position and his running back experience could lead to the Bobcats doing some unique things to get the ball in his hands has great foot speed had a good spring and will get better with more reps and experience heads into the fall listed on the depth chart at the slot position. Fredericksburg High School: Played for Coach Dean Herbort at Fredericksburg earned unanimous First-Team All-District 27-4A honors as well as named Greater San Antonio All-Area and to the Super All-West Texas squad also selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl rushed for more than 2,000 yards and scored 24 touchdown has been timed with a 4.29 in the 40. Personal: Born Oct. 6, 1985 son of Stan and Cindy Zwinggi undecided on major also recruited by Air Force, Texas A&M, Kansas, Baylor, Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston State. 40 Shawn Bednarczak Offensive Lineman 6-3, 249, Fr./HS Roanoke, Texas (Keller HS) Red-shirted first season in the Texas State program. Keller High School: Was an all-district performer for Coach Kevin Atkinson was also a member of Keller s powerlifting team. Personal: Born Jan. 27, 1986 in Fort Worth, Texas son of Ken and Sue Bednarczak undecided on major also recruited by TCU. Shadrick Bell Offensive Lineman 6-4, 256, Fr./RS Houston, Texas (Alief Taylor HS) Red-shirted last season as a true freshman. Alief Taylor High School: Was a two-year letter winner for Coach Tom Gerber at Alief Taylor an academic all-district selection was a game-day captain during his career nominated to play in the Big Game Classic. Personal: Born July 26, 1986 in Houston son of Daniel and Maxine Bell pre-physical therapy major through Texas State s nationally-known athletic training program. Blake Burton Fullback 6-0, 220, Fr./RS Boling, Texas (Boling HS) Walk-on who brings a linebacker mentality to the position one of the strongest players on the team runs well and has improved his pass receiving skills was an Oak Farms Dairy Academic Award recipient last spring. Boling High School: Named the Defensive Player of the Year in Boling s district a three-year letter winner as both a fullback and linebacker also a four-year letter winner in baseball as well as a three-year letter winner in track and powerlifting. Personal: Born Sept. 13, 1985 in Wharton son of Leonard Burton and Terri Wooldridge undecided on major. Daniel Carrillo Defensive Lineman 6-4, 246, Fr./RS Robstown, Texas (Robstown HS) Originally signed with Texas State as an offensive lineman moved to the defensive line during red-shirt year. Robstown High School: Was named all-district s both a junior and senior as well as All-South Texas senior season also named to the all-district and All-South Texas academic teams played for Coach Claude Bassett. Personal: Born June

27 18, 1986 in Robstwon son of Roberto and Tomasa Carrillo has not declared a major also recruited by UTEP, Houston and Rice before signing with the Bobcats. Cameron Dunk Linebacker 6-2, 210, Jr./TR Flatonia, Texas (Flatonia HS)/Texas Lutheran Smart player who makes few mistakes and has good instincts transferred to Texas State last year from Texas Lutheran. Texas Lutheran: A two-year letter winner at Texas Lutheran. Flatonia High School: A three-sport athlete for the Bulldogs was a three-year letter winner while playing defensive end and tight end for Coach David Sine allstate pick in 2001 also an all-district selection in not only football but also in basketball a four-year letter winner for Flatonia s basketball squad and also lettered three seasons while running the 400 meters for the Bulldog track team. Personal: Born Dec. 21, 1983 in San Marcos son of Billy and Marcia Dunk father ranks among the leading receivers in Texas State school history older brother Justin played tight end at Texas State and younger brother Galen is a member of the Bobcats 2005 signing class geography major at Texas State. Troy Ebensberger Defensive Lineman 6-1, 252, Sr./TR Houston, Texas (Clear Lake HS)/Texas Lutheran Transfer from Texas Lutheran has worked incredibly hard in the weight room now one of the strongest players on the defensive line has developed a fantastic work ethic could see some playing time at either nose guard or defensive tackle this fall. Texas Lutheran: Was named Texas Lutheran s Most Valuable Player all-conference honorable mention selection had 95 tackles including 25 tackles for loss and four quarterback sacks over a two-season career at TLU. Clear Lake High School: Played for Coach Troy Advdell at Clear Lake lettered one year as a defensive tackle also selected all-district honorable mention. Personal: Born Dec. 21, 1982 in Houston son of Don Ebensberger mass communications major. Josh Edmond Defensive Back 5-10, 185, Fr./RS Houston, Texas (Galena Park HS) Red-shirted at Texas State last year high school quarterback who will see playing time at the safety position will also see plenty of playing time on special teams. Galena Park High School: First-team all-district as well as the team s MVP at Galena Park was a part of a Galena Park team which posted its best record in 25 years. Personal: Born Feb. 19, 1985 in Houston son of Frederic Clark and Jennifer Edmond has note declared a major. Chase Gentile Defensive Lineman 6-0, 230, Fr./RS Nederland, Texas (Nederland HS) Red-shirted first year in the Texas State program received an Oak Farms Dairy Academic Award during rookie year. Nederland High School: Named Nederland s Outstanding Defensive Lineman as both a junior and senior was a two-time all-district defensive end as well member of Nederland s Class 4A state semifinal squad sophomore season (2001) was an all-district linebacker as a sophomore. Personal: Born Dec. 7, 1985 in Beaumont son of Steve and Julie Gentile undecided on major. Jeff Gotte Linebacker 6-1, 210, Jr./SQ Katy, Texas (Katy HS) Coming off two knee injuries has shown signs of being a good linebacker smart, physical linebacker who does not make mistakes and can run well. Katy High School: Two-year letterman at Katy including undefeated junior season (16-0) when the Tigers captured a Class 5A state title... two-time All-District 19-5A pick who received all-state honors in Mike Johnston-coached team were area finalists senior year (8-4)... also an all-district first baseman at Katy. Personal: Born April 13, 1984 in Katy son of Gale and C.R. Sinderud and Bill and Donna Gotte health and fitness major who is pursuing a minor in business administration. Cody Hodge Offensive Lineman 6-2, 279, Fr./RS Missouri City, Texas (Elkins HS) Was red-shirted last year as a true freshman at Texas State. Elkins High School: Lettered two years on the offensive line at Elkins was named Second-Team All-District 20-5A as a starting center also an academic all-district selection high school coach was Tony Burlingame. Personal: Born Dec. 10, 1985 in Houston son of Robert and Janice Hodge is a computer information major. Michael Meeks Defensive Back 5-10, 158, Jr./SQ Wimberley, Texas (Wimberley HS) Walk-on who played collegiate baseball before transferring to Texas State. Tarleton State: Member of Tarleton State s conference cham- 41

28 Texas State Player Profiles pionship team lettered one year at Tarleton State. Wimberley High School: Three-sport letterman at Wimberley played on Wimberley s regional championship team in 2002 was named the district s most valuable player and All-CenTex at free safety also played wide receiver for Dan Burk-coached team Wimberley was a combined 20-3 junior and senior year played centerfield for Dan Saucier-coached Wimberley baseball team also a three-time Class 3A Regional Qualifier in the 400 and 800 meters. Personal: Born Jan. 3, 1984 in Austin son of Steve and Cindy Meeks father and uncle both played football at Texas State father was the Bobcats punter in the mid-1970s mother was a cheerleader at Texas State older brother Matt played baseball for the Bobcats, lettering two years communication studies major who is minoring in mass communications. Nelson Morgan Wide Receiver 6-2, 180, So./SQ Houston, Texas (Memorial HS) ton s track team. Personal: Born Nov. 26, 1984 son of Raul and Hilda Reyna accounting major at Texas State. Walter Saenz Defensive Back 5-7, 185, Jr./TR Houston, Texas (Klein Oak HS) Kilgore Junior College Transfer from Kilgore Junior College who has now been in the Texas State system for a year now. Kilgore Junior College: Was a team captain for Jimmy Reives-coached team. Klein Oak High School: Two-year letter winner at Klein Oak where he registered 92 tackles, an interception and two quarterback sacks as a senior was the team s defensive most valuable player as well as an All-District 15-5A selection received the team s Clay Westmoreland Fighting Hard Award also selected a defensive team captain played safety for Coach David Smith also a letter winner for Klein Oak s baseball and lacrosse teams. Personal: Born Feb. 9, 1984 in Houston son of Walter and Connie Saenz exercise and sports science major at Texas State. Begins his third year in the Texas State program red-shirted in 2003 and did not see any playing time in Memorial High School: Lettered two years under Coach Gary Koch at Memorial Houston had 624 receiving yards for 11 touchdowns as a senior was voted First-Team All-District 21-5A as Memorial won a district title. Personal: Born Nov. 1, 1984 in Houston son of Larry and Deborah Morgan health and fitness management major. Jake Powell Quarterback 6-2, 193, Fr./RS New Caney, Texas (New Caney HS) Walk-on who was red-shirted last year as a true freshman engineered what proved to be the game-winning drive in the final minutes of the first half completed three straight passes, culminating with a 64-yarder for the go-ahead score when he hooked up with defensive back Derwin Straughter who had moved out to wide receiver for the play threw for 91 yards on the drive. New Caney High School: Three-year letter winner for Jim Taylor-coached team squad posted a 7-4 record as a senior also a four-year letter winner for New Caney s basketball team. Personal: Born May 2, 1986 in Conroe son of Gary and Michele Powell has not declared a major. Raul Reyna Defensive Lineman 6-1, 240, Jr./TR Houston, Texas (Sam Houston HS)/Texas Lutheran Transfer to Texas State from Texas Lutheran. Sam Houston High School: Played linebacker in high school was named to the All- District 18-5A defensive squad was also a member of Sam Hous- Scott Schwarzlose Punter/Place Kicker 5-11, 205, Fr./RS Novi, Mich. (Detroit Catholic Central HS) Returning red-shirt freshman for the Bobcats. Detroit Catholic Central: Lettered two-years as a punter at Detroit Catholic Central for Coach Thomas Mach... averaged 37.5 yards per punt with 60 percent being downed inside the over career, prep team was 35-5 and won three state championships... also wrestled at the 176 weight class and was 55-5, placing second at state... named to all-state team... also played lacrosse where he accounted for 15 goals and 12 assists... was named to the all-catholic league team. Personal: Born February 9, 1986 in San Antonio... undecided on major... son of Reagan and Peggy Schwarzlose. Matthew Siska Defensive Lineman 6-3, 237, Jr./TR Sealy, Texas (Sealy HS)/UTEP Transferred to Texas State prior to the 2004 season from Texas-El Paso. Sealy High School: Three-year letter winner for Coach Mark Falydn at Sealy was an all-district performer at defensive end and also named the team s most valuable player. Personal: Born March 20, 1984 in Houston son of Larry and Cindy Siska undecided on major. 42

29 Courtney Smith Linebacker 6-0, 223, Fr./RS Round Rock, Texas (Stony Point HS) Red-shirted freshman who has a lot of athletic ability running back in high school who began his career at Texas State on the offensive side of the football runs a 4.6 time in the 40 and has great numbers in the weight room. Stony Point High School: Three-time All-District 24-5A selection one of the top 15 backs in Texas out of high school named prep team s offensive MVP at running back rushed for 1,600 yards and caught nine passes for 72 yards as a senior also scored 10 TDs defensively, was in on 40 tackles and had three sacks coached by Ronnie James also an all-district selection in track Personal: Born Oct. 26, 1984 in Milton, Ga. son of Mac McCrary as a freshman, currently undecided on major. Anthony Tropea Defensive Back 5-10, 200, Jr./SQ Galveston, Texas (O Connell HS) Squadman at Texas State. O Connell High School: Was a First-Team All-District linebacker and running back for Coach Dimitri Gazelas at Galveston O Connell also selected all-county and second-team all-state was named the team s most valuable player team captured a district title senior year with an 8-2 record. Personal: Born Aug. 30, 1984 in Galveston son of Alfio and Angie Tropea exercise and sports science major. Will Van Wyk Defensive Lineman 6-0, 228, Fr./RS Harlingen, Texas (Harlingen HS) Walk-on who was red-shirted first year in the Texas State program was an Oak Farms Dairy Academic Award recipient. Harlingen High School: Named district most valuable player on defense registered 100 tackles, had an interception and three quarterback sacks as a senior prep squad posted a 10-3 record senior year. Personal: Born Nov. 20, 1985 in Harlingen son of Bill and Lissa Van Wyk physical therapy major. Kyle Wilkerson Quarterback 6-4, 208, Fr./RS Sugar Land, Texas (Fort Bend Clements HS) Was a traveling red-shirt for the Bobcats last year and begins his second season in the Texas State program was an Oak Farms Dairy Academic Award recipient. Fort Bend Clements High School: All-district junior and senior years passed for 2,300 yards and 33 TDs completed 80 percent of his passes high school coach was Tommy Miller honored with the Ranger Pride Award in high school. Personal: Born Sept. 4, 1985 in San Antonio son of Grady and Michele Wilkerson undecided on a major. Texas State First-Year Players Joe Bell LB, 6-0, 210, Fr., Houston, Texas (Cypress-Falls HS) Three-year letter winner at Cypress-Falls for Coach David Raffield registered 96 tackles, recovered two fumbles, had an interception and scored one touchdown two-time first-team All-District 17-5A selection named to the All-Greater Houston team as selected by the Houston Chronicle received the team s Defensive Playmaker award prep team were regional quarterfinalists senior season also a member of Cy-Falls basketball team which currently leads District 17-5A son of Dessiray Cusic and Joe Bell, Sr. born Sept. 30, 1986 in Houston. Alvin Canady RB, 5-7, 165, Fr., San Marcos, Texas (San Marcos HS) Rushed for 3,898 career yards at San Marcos High School scored 56 rushing touchdowns and had five receiving touchdowns was named District 25-5A s offensive most valuable player as a junior and was a firstteam all-district running back for three straight years also named the all-district kickoff returner this year four-time District 25-5A All- Academic selection second was a second-team All-Greater San Antonio selection as both a junior and senior also a two-time honorable mention All-Centex selection member of district championship team as a junior as well as bi-district champions three straight years high school coach was Bruce Bush also second-team all-district point guard as a junior and runs track son of Alvin and Cheryl Canady born March 2, 1987 in San Antonio. Morris Crosby DB/WR, 5-9, 180, Fr., Houston, Texas (Elsik HS) Named Elsik s Most Valuable Player as a senior also named to All- Greater Houston squad as well as All-District 19-5A Named to Dave Campbell s Texas Football Top 300 Prospect list as well as Texas Top 100 lists by the Houston Chronicle, Rivals.com and TheInsiders.com as a junior was named first-team All-District 19-5A at quarterback and to the Chronicle s All-Greater Houston squad high school coach was Bill Barron also a member of Elsik s track team who runs the 100 meters as well on the squad s sprint relay teams son of Morris and Melissa Crosby born Aug. 12, 1986 in Houston. Galen Dunk WR, 6-5, 200, Fr., Flatonia, Texas (Flatonia HS) Four-sport athlete in high school three-time All-District 31-1A selection at wide receiver also named all-district first-team as a senior at defensive end and was a second-team all-district pick on the defensive side of the ball as a junior also an honorable mention all-state selection at defensive end prep team was an area finalist senior year and advanced to the regional quarterfinals sophomore season high school coach was Texas State alum David Sine also a four-year letter winner in basketball and baseball baseball squad were area champs sophomore season and regional finalists junior year captured a Class A state track title with a throw of in the discus... also placed seventh in the high jump... son of Billy and Marcia Dunk father ranks among the leading receivers in Texas State school history joins brother Cameron on the team and older brother Justin is a former Texas State tight end... born Aug. 27, 1986 in San Marcos. John Ford TE/DE, 6-4, 210, Fr., Corpus Christi, Texas (Calallen HS) Played for Calallen squad which has now advanced to the state playoffs a record, 21 consecutive seasons had 80 tackles, forced four fumbles, recovered two and had an interception was named to the All-Bay Class 43