Nate allspach #40 Tight End 6-6 224 So./Fr. Grand Rapids, Mich. Grandville HS Sophomore/Freshman (2011)... has not seen game action. Freshman (2010)... did not see game action... redshirted. Prep... attended Grandville High School. Personal... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, major undeclared. tony anderson *** #17 Cornerback 5-11 195 5th-Sr. Redondo Beach, Calif. Redondo Union HS At Michigan... three-year letterman... played in 23 games... registered seven tackles. Fifth-Year Senior (2011)... appeared in one game on special teams... NORTHWESTERN (Oct. 8)... honorary senior game captain... SAN DIEGO STATE (Sept. 24)... Made season debut on special teams. Senior/Junior (2010)... earned third varsity letter... appeared in 11 games... played four contests at cornerback... registered four tackles... did not see game action in the opener vs. Connecticut (Sept. 4)... made season debut on special teams units at Notre Dame (Sept. 11)... contributed on kickoff coverage unit vs. Massachusetts (Sept. 18)... assisted on a tackle at cornerback vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 25)... played on kickoff coverage units against Indiana (Oct. 2), Michigan State (Oct. 9) and Iowa (Oct. 16)... did not play vs. Penn State (Oct. 30)... made one solo tackle as a reserve cornerback and on special teams vs. Illinois (Nov. 6)... tallied two solo tackles on special teams against Purdue (Nov. 13)... saw game action as a reserve cornerback and on special teams vs. Wisconsin (Nov. 20)... contributed on special teams at Ohio State (Nov. 27)... saw game action at cornerback and on special teams vs. Mississippi State (Jan. 1) in Gator Bowl. Junior/Sophomore (2009)... earned second varsity letter... played in six games... contributed two assisted tackles... saw first action of the season at cornerback and on special teams vs. Delaware State (Oct. 17)... participated on special teams vs. Penn State (Oct. 24)... assisted on a tackle on kickoff coverage at Illinois (Oct. 31)... appeared on special teams vs. Purdue (Nov. 7)... assisted on one special teams stop at Wisconsin (Nov. 14)... played on special teams vs. Ohio State (Nov. 21). Sophomore/Freshman (2008)... earned first varsity letter... played in five games... made career debut vs. Michigan State (Oct. 25), playing on punt return unit... contributed on special team units at Purdue (Nov. 1) and Minnesota (Nov. 8)... played special teams vs. Northwestern (Nov. 15)... saw special teams action at Ohio State (Nov. 22). Prep... attended Redondo Union High School (2007)... Honors and Rankings... two-year letterman in football... selected team s most valuable player as a senior... earned first-team All-CIF at wide receiver following senior year... received all-league honors at wide receiver and all-area as a defensive back as a senior... Other Sports... ran track for four years... received all-league honors his freshman year. Personal... Tony Michael Anderson was born July 7, 1989... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, majoring in Arab, Armenian, Persian, Turkish & Islamic studies with a minor in Applied Statistics. Tony Anderson s Career Defensive Statistics 2008 5/0 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2009 6/0 0-2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2010 11/0 3-1-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2011 1/0 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Career 23/0 3-3-6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 richard ash #54 Defensive Tackle 6-3 301 So./Fr. Pahokee, Fla. Pahokee HS Sophomore/Freshman (2011)... appeared in two games; played two games as a reserve nose tackle, one game on special teams... PURDUE (Oct. 29)... played nose tackle... MINNESOTA (Oct. 1)... made collegiate debut as a reserve nose tackle. Freshman (2010)... did not see game action... redshirted. Prep... attended Pahokee High School (2010) coached by Donald Thompson... three-year varsity letterman... ran 40-yard dash in 4.85 seconds... Key Statistics... registered 45 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, four sacks and recovered two fumbles as a senior... recorded 84 tackles, seven TFLs, five sacks, one interception, five forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries junior year... made 15 tackles, three TFLs, two sacks and one fumble recovery as a sophomore... Honors and Rankings... four-star prospect and the nation s No. 25 defensive tackle according to Rivals. com... rated as the 45th-best player in the state of Florida by Rivals.com... three-star prospect and the No. 54 defensive tackle nationally according to scout.com... rated as the No. 100 player in Florida by SuperPrep... three-star and the nation s No. 54 defensive tackle according to Scouts, Inc.... played in the Outback Bowl All-Star game... earned allcounty honors as a senior... MaxPreps Small School All-American second team as a senior. Personal... Richard Ash was born Aug. 4, 1992... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, major undeclared... attended same high school as current Wolverines Brandin Hawthorne, Martavious Odoms and Vincent Smith. Richard Ash s Career Defensive Statistics 2010 0/0 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2011 2/0 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Career 2/0 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 courtney avery * #5 Cornerback 5-11 173 So. Mansfield, Ohio Lexington HS At Michigan... one-year letterman... seven career starts... tied Michigan record for longest fumble return for a touchdown (83) yards vs. Minnesota (10/1/11). Sophomore (2011)... has played in all 12 games; 11 at cornerback, making two starts (Western Michigan, Notre Dame), and 12 on special teams... tied for first on the team with two interceptions... OHIO STATE (Nov. 26)... Second career forced fumble and second career interception... made interception with 39 seconds left on OSU s final drive to seal the win... NEBRASKA (Nov. 19)... recorded first career solo tackle-for-loss, second career fumble recovery on kickoff return to open the second half and a PBU... PURDUE (Oct. 29)... made two tackles, including first career sack (half-sack), and recorded first career interception... MINNESOTA (Oct. 1)... appeared as a reserve cornerback, tied the Michigan record for longest fumble return for a touchdown (83 yards) to go along with two tackles... SAN DIEGO STATE (Sept. 24)... recorded season-high 4 solo tackles... WESTERN MICHIGAN (Sept. 3)... started, set season high with four tackles and had a pass break-up. Freshman (2010)... earned first varsity letter... played in all 13 games, started five contests... registered 36 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, a forced fumble and four pass breakups... made collegiate debut on kickoff coverage unit vs. Connecticut (Sept. 4)... saw first action at cornerback and contributed on special teams at Notre Dame (Sept. 11)... recorded first collegiate tackle on kickoff coverage unit vs. Massachusetts (Sept. 18)... made two tackles and broke up a team-high two passes at cornerback and special teams vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 25)... switched from jersey #9 to #5 prior to the Indiana (Oct. 2) game... recorded two tackles as a reserve cornerback against the Hoosiers... posted one solo tackle at nickelback vs. Michigan State (Oct. 9)... assisted on two tackles at nickelback vs. Iowa (Oct. 16)... recorded one solo tackle and one assisted tackle at nickelback at Penn State (Oct. 30)... tallied a career-high five tackles and a pass breakup in first career start at cornerback vs. Illinois (Nov. 6)... matched his career-high with five tackles and broke up a pass in start at Purdue (Nov. 13)... reset his career-high with seven tackles, including an assisted tackle for loss, and forced his first career fumble in start vs. Wisconsin (Nov. 20)... registered three tackles in start at Ohio State (Nov. 27)... tallied six tackles in start at cornerback vs. Mississippi State (Jan. 1) in Gator Bowl. Prep... attended Lexington High School (2010) coached by B.J. Payne... four-year starter at quarterback and two-year starter at cornerback... ran 40-yard dash in 4.54 seconds and had a 36-inch vertical leap... Key Statistics... completed 413-of-674 passes (61%) for 5,926 yards and 56 touchdowns with 17 interceptions during his career... carried the ball 175 times for 1,175 yards and scored 16 TDs... holds seven school records at quarterback... registered 54 tackles, 21 pass breakups and one interception in two years at cornerback... threw for over 1,828 yards on 136-of-220 passing and accounted for 22 TDs as a senior... made 25 stops, eight PBUs and one pick during senior year... completed 150-
for-215 for 2,482 yards and 24 TDs with three interceptions junior year... made 29 tackles, 13 PBUs and recovered one fumble from cornerback spot as a junior... completed 72-of-125 passes for 973 yards and 12 TDs as a sophomore... passed for 643 yards on 55-of-114 passing with three touchdowns as a freshman... Honors and Rankings... three-star prospect by Rivals.com and scout.com... listed as the No. 34 cornerback in the country according to scout. com... two-star and the nation s No. 92 cornerback according to Scouts, Inc.... earned All-Ohio Division II first-team selection as a junior and senior... named the Ohio Cardinal Conference Offensive Player of the Year as a junior and senior... Mansfield News Journal/Brown Derby Roadhouse Offensive Player of the Year as a junior... named to the Ohio High School Coaches Association North-South All-Star Classic... three-time all-conference and all-district selection... 2009 runner-up for the Art Teynor Award which is Ohio coaches association s version of the Mr. Football Award given to the top academic/football player in the state of Ohio. Personal... Courtney Avery was born April 3, 1991... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, major undeclared... relative of George Jewett, the first African-American football player at Michigan and in the Big Ten Conference (1890). Courtney Avery s Career Defensive Statistics 2010 13/5 22-14-36 0.5-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 4 2011 12/2 16-8-24 1.5-13 0.5-6 2-1 2-83 3 Career 25/7 38-22-60 2.0-14 0.5-6 2-1 2-83 7 Courtney Avery s Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics Western Michigan 3-1-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 Notre Dame 0-2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Eastern Michigan 0-1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 San Diego State 4-0-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Minnesota 1-1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-83 0 at Northwestern 1-0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 at Michigan State 1-1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Purdue 1-1-2 0.5-6 0.5-6 1-0 0-0 0 at Iowa 1-1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 at Illinois 2-0-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 Nebraska 1-0-1 1-7 0-0 0-0 1-0 1 Ohio State 1-0-1 0-0 0-0 1-0 0-0 0 Season Totals 16-8-24 1.5-13 0.5-6 2-1 2-83 3 Avery s Career Bests Tackles: 7, vs. Wisconsin (Nov. 20, 2010) Solos: 5, two times (last vs. Mississippi State, Jan. 1, 2011) Asst: 4, vs. Wisconsin (Nov. 20, 2010) TFLs: 1, vs. Nebraska (Nov. 19, 2011) Sacks: 0.5, vs. Purdue (Oct. 29, 2011) Int.: 1, twice (last vs. Ohio State, Nov. 26, 2011) FR: 1, twice (last vs. Nebraska, Nov. 19, 2011) PBUs: 2, vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 25, 2010) al Backey * #38 Cornerback 5-10 181 Jr./So. Ypsilanti, Mich. Ypsilanti HS At Michigan... one-year letterman... switched from jersey #42 to #24 prior to 2010 spring practice... switched from jersey #24 to #38 prior to the 2010 Indiana game (Oct. 2). Junior/Sophomore (2011)... did not see game action. Sophomore/Freshman (2010)... earned first varsity letter... appeared in 10 games... made collegiate debut on special teams vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 25)... posted first collegiate tackle on special teams against Indiana (Oct. 2)... contributed on special teams units vs. Michigan State (Oct. 9), Iowa (Oct. 16), at Penn State (Oct. 30)... appeared on special teams against Illinois (Nov. 6), Purdue (Nov. 13), Wisconsin (Nov. 20), at Ohio State (Nov. 27)... contributed on special teams vs. Mississippi State (Jan. 1) in Gator Bowl. Freshman (2009)... did not see game action... redshirted. Prep... attended Ypsilanti High School (2009) coached by Dave Poole... three-year varsity performer... Honors and Rankings... All-Mega Red conference and all-area selection as a senior... allarea honoree as a junior... Other Sports... four-year letterman in track... earned all-state honors all four years. Personal... Albert Charles Backey III was born May 29, 1991... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, majoring in sociology. Al Backey s Career Defensive Statistics 2009 0/0 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2010 10/0 0-1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2011 0/0 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Career 10/0 0-1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 ricky BarNum ** #52 Offensive Lineman 6-3 292 Sr./Jr. Lakeland, Fla. Lake Gibson HS At Michigan... two-year letterman... appeared in nine contests along the offensive line, making three starts. Senior/Junior (2011)... played in four games at left guard; started three games (Notre Dame, Eastern Michigan, San Diego State). Junior/Sophomore (2010)... earned second varsity letter... appeared in three contests... made season debut as a reserve at left guard and special teams vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 25)... substituted in at left tackle against Ohio State (Nov. 27)... entered the game at right guard in Gator Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Jan. 1). Sophomore/Freshman (2009)... earned first varsity letter... appeared in two games... made career debut as a reserve at left guard vs. Eastern Michigan (Sept. 19)... played left tackle against Delaware State (Oct. 17), his first appearance at the position. Freshman (2008)... did not see game action... redshirted. Prep... attended Lake Gibson High School (2008) coached by Keith Demyer... three-year varsity letterman in football... Key Statistics... recorded over 75 pancake blocks as an offensive tackle... Honors and Rankings... four-star prospect and the nation s fifth-best center according to Rivals.com... rated as the No. 37 player in the state of Florida by Rivals. com... PrepStar Magazine All-Southeast Region... rated as the 148th-best player nationally on the ESPN 150 rankings... fourth-rated offensive guard prospect by Scouts, Inc.... participated in the Under Armour All-American game... first-team All-Polk County selection as a senior... Class 5A first-team all-state honoree senior year... second-team Class 5A all-state as a junior. Personal... Ricky Lovell Barnum Jr. was born on June 25, 1989... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, majoring in Afro-American and African studies. JordaN Barpal #35 Wide Receiver 5-10 166 Sr./Jr. West Bloomfield, Mich. Seaholm HS Senior/Junior (2011)... did not see game action. Junior/Sophomore (2010)... did not see game action. Sophomore/Freshman (2009)... U-M Athletic Academic Achievement award... did not see game action... walked onto team during fall camp. Prep... attended Seaholm High School (2008) coached by Chris Fahr... National Honor Society member... AP Scholar... three-year varsity letterman in football... Key Statistics... gained 744 total offensive yards as a senior... had 10 carries, 21 receptions, eight punt returns and 14 kickoff returns senior year... scored two rushing touchdowns as a senior... registered 22 tackles, one sack and two interceptions as a senior... Honors and Rankings... OAA preview/preseason watch list... named team s most improved player as a senior... Other Sports... earned a varsity letter in track and two in baseball... qualified for states in the 4x100 relay as a junior... starting shortstop for two seasons. Personal... Jordan Joseph Barpal was born Sept. 17, 1989... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, majoring in political science. isaiah Bell #34 Linebacker 6-1 250 Jr./So. Youngstown, Ohio Liberty HS Junior/Sophomore (2011)... did not see game action. Sophomore/Freshman (2010)... did not see game action. Freshman (2009)... redshirted... did not see game action. Prep... attended Liberty High School (2009) coached by Jeff Whittaker... three-year varsity starter... ran 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds... Key Statistics... posted 124 tackles, two forced fumbles and eight interceptions during his career... caught 11 passes for 222 yards and four touchdowns in his career... recorded 62 tackles, four interceptions, two pass breakups and a forced fumble as a senior... tallied 59 stops and four interceptions junior year... returned two of his four picks for touchdowns as a junior...
Honors and Rankings... three-star prospect and the 27th-best prospect in the state of Ohio according to Rivals.com... rated as the No. 26 linebacker nationally by Rivals.com... listed as the 11th-best safety prospect by Scouts, Inc.... selected as the No. 95 overall player nationally by Scouts, Inc.... three-star prospect and the 46th-best safety by scout.com... SuperPrep All-American and the No. 35 overall defensive back prospect according to the publication... listed as the No. 26 player in the Midwest by SuperPrep... All-Midwest region selection by Prep Star... Under Armour All-American game participant... selected to the Ohio vs. Pennsylvania Big 33 Game... earned all-conference, all-county and all-district accolades as a senior... named All-Trumbull County first team as a junior and senior... received Division III All-State honors senior year... Other Sports... three-year varsity basketball letterman... averaged 18 points per game as a junior. Personal... Isaiah Maurice Bell was born July 9, 1991... attended the same high school as running back Fitzgerald Toussaint... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, majoring in general studies. russell Bellomy #3 Quarterback 6-3 189 Fr. Arlington, Texas Martin HS Freshman (2011)... did not see game action. Prep... attended Martin High School (2011) coached by Bob Wager... led team to 10-3 record and Class 5A Division I regional semifinals as a senior... Key Statistics... passed for 1,564 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior... rushed for 804 yards and scored nine TDs senior year... finished junior season with 1,546 passing yards and 13 touchdowns as well as 436 rushing yards and six touchdowns... Honors and Rankings... participated at the Elite 11 quarterback camp... three-star recruit according to Rivals.com and Scout. com... was the No. 4 QB in HSGameTime s Dallasarea top 100 and the No. 61 overall player in Texas according to the Dallas Morning News... listed as the No. 35 quarterback nationally by ESPN... named to the first 4-5A All-District Football team. Personal... Russell Bellomy was born August 8, 1992... enrolled in the School of Kinesiology, major undeclared. BreNNeN Beyer #97 Linebacker 6-3 225 Fr. Canton, Mich. Plymouth HS Freshman (2011)... appeared in 10 games; played eight games as a reserve linebacker and nine contests on special teams... IOWA (Nov. 5)... tallied a career-high four tackles... WESTERN MICHIGAN (Sept. 3)... made collegiate debut as a reserve linebacker with two assisted tackles. Prep... attended Plymouth High School (2011) coached by Mike Swachuck... led team to an 11-3 record and appearance in the state finals as a senior... started on both sides of the ball final three years... ran 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds... Key Statistics... registered 65 tackles and 12 sacks at defensive end as a senior year... caught 31 passes for 10 TDs as a senior... compiled 45 tackles, nine tackles for loss and nine sacks during his junior season... Honors and Rankings... listed as a four-star recruit and the 12th-best defensive end nationally by Scout.com... received a four-star grade from ESPN.com and was selected as the No. 24 defensive end in the country... four-star prospect, the 16th-best defensive end nationally and the 201st-best player in the country by Rivals.com... listed as the fifth-best prospect in the state of Michigan by Rivals.com... earned AP all-state honorable mention as a lineman... rated as the seventh-best player on The Detroit News Blue Chip list... listed as the seventh-best player in Michigan according to the Detroit Free Press... named first-team all-conference, first-team all-league, All- Detroit West and All-Metro Detroit as a junior and senior. Personal... Brennen Beyer was born November 25, 1992... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, major undeclared. Brennen Beyer s Career Defensive Statistics 2011 10/0 5-6-11 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Career 10/0 5-6-11 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Brennen Beyer s Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics Western Michigan 0-2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Notre Dame - - - - - - Eastern Michigan 1-0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 San Diego State 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Minnesota 2-0-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 at Northwestern 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 at Michigan State 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Purdue 0-2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 at Iowa 2-2-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 at Illinois 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 Nebraska 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 Ohio State - - - - - - Season Totals 5-6-11 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Beyer s Career Bests Tackles: 4, at Iowa (Nov. 5, 2011) Solos: 2, twice (last at Iowa, Nov. 5, 2011) Asst: 2, three times (last at Iowa, Nov. 5, 2011) TFLs: None Sacks: None Int.: None FR: None PBUs: None JiBreel Black * #55 Defensive End 6-2 260 So. Cincinnati, Ohio Wyoming HS Sophomore (2011)... has played in all 12 games; appeared as a reserve defensive lineman in each game, contributed on special teams in four games... OHIO STATE (Nov. 26)... recorded an assisted sack... MINNESOTA (Oct. 1)... made first career sack and tackle-for-loss for nine yards... EASTERN MICHIGAN (Sept. 17)... made career-high four tackles, tying career high with three solos... NOTRE DAME (Sept. 10)... set career high with three solo stops. Freshman (2010)... earned first varsity letter... played in all 13 contests at defensive end... tallied seven tackles... made collegiate debut at defensive end vs. Connecticut (Sept. 4)... saw game action as a reserve at defensive end against Notre Dame (Sept. 11) and Massachusetts (Sept. 18)... appeared at defensive end vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 25)... recorded his first collegiate tackle in Big Ten opener at Indiana (Oct. 2)... assisted on a tackle as a reserve defensive end vs. Michigan State (Oct. 9)... appeared as a reserve at defensive end vs. Iowa (Oct. 16), at Penn State (Oct. 30) and vs. Illinois (Nov. 6)... substituted in as a defensive end at Purdue (Nov. 13)... assisted on a tackle as a reserve defensive end vs. Wisconsin (Nov. 20)... assisted on two tackles as a backup defensive end at Ohio State (Nov. 27)... made two solo tackles as a reserve defensive end vs. Mississippi State (Jan. 1) in the Gator Bowl. Prep... attended Wyoming High School (2010) coached by Bernie Barre... ran 40-yard dash in 4.8 seconds... benched 325 pounds, squatted 650 and had a 28-inch vertical leap... started 35 games over three years... Key Statistics... recorded 77 tackles, 10 sacks, two fumbles caused and two fumbles recovered as a senior... posted 73 stops, seven sacks, forced two fumbles and had one touchdown junior year... registered 58 tackle and three sacks as a sophomore... Honors and Rankings... fourstar and the nation s No. 15 defensive tackle prospect by scout.com... three-star and the 25th-best defensive end according to Rivals.com... listed as the 26th-best player in the state of Ohio by Rivals. com... three-star and the nation s No. 45 defensive end according to Scouts, Inc.... earned first-team Division III all-state honors senior year... named Southwest District Division III defensive player of the year as a senior... named to the Ohio High School Coaches Association North-South All-Star Classic... two-time first-team All-Cincinnati Hills League selection. Personal... Jibreel Waverly Black was born Oct. 8, 1991... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, major undeclared... brother, Larry, plays on the defensive line at Indiana. Jibreel Black s Career Defensive Statistics 2010 13/0 3-4-7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2011 12/0 11-6-17 1.5-10 1.5-10 0-0 0-0 0 Career 25/0 14-10-24 1.5-10 1.5-10 0-0 0-0 0 Jibreel Black s Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics Western Michigan 1-2-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Notre Dame 3-0-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Eastern Michigan 3-1-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 San Diego State 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Minnesota 2-1-3 1-9 1-9 0-0 0-0 0 at Northwestern 1-0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 at Michigan State 0-1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Purdue 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 at Iowa 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 at Illinois 1-0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Nebraska 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Ohio State 0-1-1 0.5-1 0.5-1 0-0 0-0 0 Season Totals 11-6-17 1.5-10 1.5-10 0-0 0-0 0 Black s Career Bests Tackles: 4, vs. Eastern Michigan (Sept. 17, 2011) Solos: 3, twice (last vs. Eastern Michigan, Sept. 17, 2011 Asst: 2, twice (last vs. Western Michigan, Sept. 3, 2011) TFLs: 1, vs. Minnesota (Oct. 1, 2011) Sacks: 1, vs. Minnesota (Oct. 1, 2011) Int.: None FR: None PBUs: None
NathaN BriNk #67 Defensive Tackle 6-5 263 Jr.-So. Holland, Mich. Holland Christian HS Junior/Sophomore (2011)... saw action in 11 games; played 11 games as defensive reserve, starting once (Purdue); played twice on special teams... PURDUE (Oct. 29)... made first career start at defensive end... MINNESOTA (Oct. 1)... first career tackle was a TFL for four yards. Sophomore/Freshman (2010)... made collegiate debut as a reserve at defensive end vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 25). Freshman (2009)... redshirted... did not see game action. Prep... attended Holland Christian High School (2009) coached by Willie Snead III... two-year varsity performer... part of state championship team as a senior... elected co-captain as a senior... Honors and Rankings... all-area and All-O.K. Green selection as a senior... earned Army scholar athlete award as a senior... all-conference honorable mention junior year... Other Sports... three-year varsity basketball performer... all-area and all-conference in basketball as a senior... elected co-captain senior year... all-conference honorable mention junior year. Personal... Nathan Alan Brink was born November 6, 1990... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, majoring in sociology... high school teammate of placekicker Seth Broekhuizen. Nathan Brink s Career Defensive Statistics 2010 1/0 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2011 11/0 1-0-1 1-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Career 12/0 1-0-1 1-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Nathan Brink s Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics Western Michigan 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Notre Dame 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Eastern Michigan 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 San Diego State 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Minnesota 1-0-1 1-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 at Northwestern - - - - - - at Michigan State 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Purdue 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 at Iowa 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 at Illinois 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Nebraska 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Ohio State 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Season Totals 1-0-1 1-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 seth BroekhuizeN * #46 Placekicker 6-1 200 Jr.-So. Holland, Mich. Holland Christian HS Junior/Sophomore (2011)... has not seen game action. Sophomore/Freshman (2010)... earned first varsity letter... played 11 games and made nine starts at placekicker and one at punter... made 3-of-9 field goals and 42-of-43 PATs... recorded two touchbacks in six contests as kickoff specialist... made his collegiate debut at placekicker against Notre Dame (Sept. 11), converting Michigan s final PAT with 27 seconds remaining for a four-point lead... made his first career start at placekicker vs. Massachusetts (Sept. 18), converting all six PATs... served as the kickoff specialist on three kickoffs against UMass... connected on all eight extra-point attempts in start vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 25)... posted one touchback against the Falcons... made all six PATs in start at Indiana (Oct. 2)... kicked first career field goal -- a 34-yarder -- in the first quarter and made both PATs in start vs. Michigan State (Oct. 9)... made all four PATs and recorded one touchback as starting placekicker and kickoff specialist vs. Iowa (Oct. 16)... converted the longest field goal -- 37-yarder -- of his career in the second quarter and made all four of his PATs at Penn State (Oct. 30)... knocked a 35-yard field goal through the uprights in the second quarter and made all eight PATs in start vs. Illinois (Nov. 6)... missed a 42-yard field goal in the fourth quarter and made 3-of-4 PATs in start at Purdue (Nov. 13)... missed a 30-yard field goal in the second quarter in start vs. Wisconsin (Nov. 20)... started at punter and kickoff specialist against Ohio State (Nov. 27), averaging 28.7 yards on three punts... did not see game action vs. Mississippi State (Jan. 1) in the Gator Bowl. Freshman (2009)... U-M Athletic Academic Achievement award... redshirted... did not see game action. Prep... attended Holland Christian High School (2009) coached by Willie Snead III... was part of state champion football team as a senior... National Honor Society member... Other Sports... four-year varsity soccer performer... four-time all-district and All-O.K. Green soccer team selection... all-state in soccer as a senior. Personal... Seth Daniel Broekhuizen was born December 26, 1990... enrolled in the School of Kinesiology, majoring in movement science... high school teammate of defensive end Nathan Brink. Broekhuizen s Career Field Goal Statistics Year GP FM-FA Pct. PATs Long Points 2010 11 3-9 33.3 42-43 37 51 2011 0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0 0 Career 11 3-9 33.3 42-43 37 51 chris BryaNt #58 Offensive Lineman 6-4 341 Fr. Chicago, Ill. Simeon HS Freshman (2011)... has not seen game action. Prep... attended Chicago Simeon High School (2011) coached by Dante Culbreath... helped team post an 11-1 record as a senior... Key Statistics... benched 395 pounds and squatted 420 pounds... had a 24-inch vertical jump... Honors and Rankings... four-star recruit according to Rivals.com and a three-star prospect by Scout.com and ESPN.com... listed as the No. 19 offensive tackle nationally by Rivals.com... rated as the sixth-best prospect in the state of Illinois and the 203rd overall player nationally by Rivals.com... received three-star rating from Scout.com and is listed as the 21st-best offensive guard prospect by the service... rated as the 15thbest offensive guard/center by MaxPreps Tom Lemming... named to the 2010 Rivals Class 5A-8A All- State team as a senior. Personal... Chris Bryant was born November 7, 1992... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, major undeclared. Joey BurzyNski #56 Offensive Lineman 6-1 284 So.-Fr. Carlsbad, Calif. Carlsbad HS Sophomore/Freshman (2011)....appeared in four games, playing as a reserve left guard each game... EASTERN MICHIGAN (Sept. 17)... made collegiate debut substituting in at left guard. Prep attended Palomar H.S. (2010) two-year varsity letterman named Lineman of the Year second team all-conference selection as a senior selected to North County All-Star team two-time scholar-athlete only played in three games as a junior (injury) Honor Roll student. Personal Joseph Samuel Burzynski was born August 12, 1992 son of William and Margaret Burzynski both parents are University of Michigan graduates enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, major undeclared. Will campbell ** #73 Defensive Tackle 6-5 322 Jr. Detroit, Mich. Cass Tech HS At Michigan... two-year letterman... appeared in 37 consecutive contests... moved to offensive line prior to Penn State game in 2010 (Oct. 30)... switched back to defensive line during offseason prior to the 2011 season... special teams contributor. Junior (2011)... played in all 12 games; appeared in each game as a defensive reserve and on special teams... NEBRASKA (Nov. 19)... tied his career high with two tackles, including a career-best two solo stops, and added second career unassisted sack... PURDUE (Oct. 29).... matched career high with two assisted tackles and added fourth career pass break-up... MICHIGAN STATE (Oct. 15)... matched career-high with two tackles, including an assisted tackle-for-loss... NORTHWESTERN (Oct. 8)... earned first career sack for seven yards... NOTRE DAME (Sept. 10)... first career fumble recovery. Sophomore (2010)... earned second varsity letter... saw action in all 13 contests... played on field goal/ PAT protection unit and punt team vs. Connecticut (Sept. 4)... saw game action at fullback in goal line package against Notre Dame (Sept. 11), blocking on Stephen Hopkins one-yard touchdown run... appeared at nose tackle, on field goal/pat protection unit and punt team against the Fighting Irish... played as backup nose tackle and on special teams vs. Massachusetts (Sept. 18)... batted down one pass at nose tackle and contributed on the field goal/pat protection unit vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 25)... appeared as reserve nose tackle and on the field goal/pat protection units at Indiana (Oct. 2)... made first tackle of the season as reserve nose tackle and contributed on special teams vs.
Michigan State (Oct. 9)... played on field goal/pat protection units vs. Iowa (Oct. 16)... switched to the offensive line before the Penn State (Oct. 30) game... appeared on the field goal/pat protection units against the Nittany Lions... contributed on the field goal/pat protection units against Illinois (Nov. 6), Purdue (Nov. 13) and Wisconsin (Nov. 20)... played on the field goal/pat protection units at Ohio State (Nov. 27)... appeared on special teams units vs. Mississippi State (Jan. 1) in the Gator Bowl. Freshman (2009)... earned first varsity letter... played on field goal/pat protection unit in all 12 games... appeared at defensive tackle in nine contests... registered four tackles, one tackle for loss and two pass breakups... made career debut at defensive tackle vs. Western Michigan (Sept. 5), making one tackle... contributed on special teams vs. Notre Dame (Sept. 12)... assisted on a tackle vs. Eastern Michigan (Sept. 19), playing defensive tackle and on special teams... contributed on special teams vs. Indiana (Sept. 26)... played on special teams and on goal line defense At Michigan State (Oct. 3)... appeared at defensive tackle and on special teams at Iowa (Oct. 10), assisting on a tackle... saw action at nose tackle and on special teams vs. Delaware State (Oct. 17), posting his first career PBU... contributed on special teams vs. Penn State (Oct. 24)... played nose tackle and on field goal/pat protection unit at Illinois (Oct. 31) and vs. Purdue (Nov. 7)... contributed a pass breakup at Wisconsin (Nov. 14)... posted one tackle vs. Ohio State (Nov. 21). Prep... attended Cass Technical High School (Dec. 2008) coached by Thomas Wilcher... three-year starter at offensive tackle and two-year starter at defensive tackle... team s punter and kicker... ran 40-yard dash in 4.9 seconds... did 15 reps of 315 pounds... Key Statistics... registered 55 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, nine sacks, two fumbles caused, two fumbles recovered and one touchdown off a fumble as a senior... graded out at 98 percent offensively for his blocking senior year... Honors and Rankings... PARADE Magazine All-American... EA Sports All- America first team... SuperPrep All-American and the sixth-best defensive linemen according to the publication... SuperPrep Midwest Defensive Player of the Year and the No. 27 overall player in the country... Prep Star All-American and named to Top 100 Dream Team... top rated player in the state of Michigan by The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press... Detroit Free Press All-State Dream Team... listed as the No. 2 overall player on the Detroit Free Press Best of the Midwest rankings... five-star prospect and the nation s fifth-best defensive tackle according to Rivals.com and scout.com... top prospect in the state of Michigan and rated as the No. 26 overall player nationally according to Rivals.com... rated as the nation s top runner stuffer and as the second strongest defensive lineman in the country by Rivals.com... selected as the No. 35 overall player nationally by scout.com... selected to The Detroit News Blue Chip list... selected 27th-best prospect nationally by Athlon Sports... selected 22nd-best player in the country by SuperPrep... rated as the No. 42 overall player nationally by Tom Lemming... committed to Michigan during the U.S. Army All-American game... MaxPreps All-America second team. Personal... William Campbell was born July 6, 1991... high school teammate of current Wolverines Thomas Gordon and Delonte Hollowell... enrolled in College of Literature, Science and the Arts, majoring in general studies. Will Campbell s Career Defensive Statistics 2009 12/0 2-2-4 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 2010 13/0 1-0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 2011 12/0 5-6-11 2.5-9 2-8 0-0 1-0 1 Career 37/0 6-8-14 2.5-9 1-7 0-0 1-0 4 Campbell s Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics Western Michigan 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Notre Dame 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 0 Eastern Michigan 1-0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 San Diego State 1-1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Minnesota 0-1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 at Northwestern 1-0-1 1-7 1-7 0-0 0-0 0 at Michigan State 0-2-2 0.5-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Purdue 0-2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 at Iowa 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 at Illinois 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Nebraska 2-0-2 1-1 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 Ohio State 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Season Totals 5-6-11 2.5-9 2-8 0-0 1-0 1 Campbell s Career Bests Tackles: 2, four times (last vs. Nebraska, Nov. 19, 2011) Solos: 2, vs. Nebraska (Nov. 19, 2011) Asst: 2, twice (last vs. Purdue, Oct. 29, 2011) TFLs: 1, three times (last vs. Nebraska, Nov. 19, 2011) Sacks: 1, twice (last vs. Nebraska, Nov. 19, 2011) Int.: None FR: 1, vs. Notre Dame (Spet. 10, 2011) PBUs: 1, four times (last vs. Purdue, Oct. 29, 2011) tamani carter #20 Defensive Back 5-11 175 Fr. Pickerington, Ohio Pickerington Central HS Freshman (2011)... has not seen game action. Prep... attended Pickerington Central High School (2011) coached by Jay Sharrett... led team to 11-1 record, fifth consecutive Ohio Capitol Conference championship and Division I, Region 3 final... ran 40-yard dash in 4.48 seconds... benched 295 pounds and squatted 385 pounds... had a 35-inch vertical jump... Key Statistics... registered 55 tackles and three interceptions during his senior season, two of the three picks were returned for touchdowns... made 25 receptions for over 300 yards as a senior... had 48 tackles, three tackles for loss, five interceptions and four pass breakups as a junior... made six receptions for 107 yards and one TD junior year... caught 17 passes for 329 yards and five TDs as a sophomore... Honors and Rankings... three-star recruit and the No. 60 prospect in the state of Ohio according to Rivals.com... three-star recruit and the 103rd-rated defensive back nationally by Scout.com... earned first-team all-league, first-team all-district and second-team all-state accolades as a senior... named all-district as a junior. Personal... Tamani Carter was born September 22, 1993... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, major undeclared. matthew cavanaugh ** #28 Safety 5-10 190 Sr.-Jr. Alto, Mich. Caledonia HS At Michigan... two-year letterman... two-time Academic All-Big Ten... three-time U-M Athletic Academic Achievement award recipient (2008-10)... appeared in 19 games... special teams contributor with 10 tackles. Senior/Junior (2011)... Academic All-Big Ten... appeared in all 12 games; played all 12 on special teams... SAN DIEGO STATE (Sept. 24)... served as the honorary senior game captain. Junior/Sophomore (2010)... earned second varsity letter... did not see game action. Sophomore/Freshman (2009)... earned first varsity letter... Academic All-Big Ten... U-M Athletic Academic Achievement... played in seven games on special teams... made career debut on special teams vs. Indiana (Sept. 26)... contributed on special teams at Iowa (Oct. 10) and against Delaware State (Oct. 17)... saw special teams action at Illinois (Oct. 31) and vs. Purdue (Nov. 7)... played on special teams at Wisconsin (Nov. 14)... appeared on special teams vs. Ohio State (Nov. 21). Freshman (2008)... U-M Athletic Academic Achievement award... did not see game action. Prep... attended Caledonia High School (2008)... National Honor Society member... NFSCA Student- Athlete Award recipient as a junior... three-year varsity letterman... helped lead team to three straight conference titles... squad won district championships as a sophomore and junior and claimed the regional and state titles as a sophomore... Key Statistics... posted 12 career interceptions and scored 33 career touchdowns... had 1,300 rushing yards and scored 15 touchdowns as a senior... tallied three interceptions as a junior and senior after picking six passes during sophomore year... Honors and Rankings... second-team all-state on defense as a senior... Grand Rapids Press All-Area Dream Team member senior year... all-conference and all-area as a junior and senior... Other Sports... member of the conference champion lacrosse team as a senior... two-year varsity letterman in track. Personal... Matthew Peter Cavanaugh was born June 1, 1990... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, majoring in economics. Matthew Cavanaugh s Career Defensive Statistics 2009 7/0 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2010 0/0 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2011 12/0 3-7-10 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Career 19/0 3-7-10 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Cavanaugh s Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics Western Michigan 0-2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Notre Dame 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Eastern Michigan 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 San Diego State 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Minnesota 0-1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 at Northwestern 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 at Michigan State 0-1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Purdue 0-1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0
at Iowa 1-1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 at Illinois 1-1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Nebraska 1-0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Ohio State 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Season Totals 3-7-10 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 FraNk clark #57 Defensive End 6-2 228 Fr. Cleveland, Ohio Glenville HS Freshman (2011)... appeared in 11 games; played as reserve on defense in nine games and eight on special teams... NOTRE DAME (Sept. 10)... saw first action as a defensive end, making one tackle... WESTERN MICHIGAN (Sept. 3)... Made one tackle in career debut on special teams. Prep... attended Glenville High School (2011) coached by Ted Ginn Sr.... ran 40-yard dash in 4.53 seconds... Key Statistics... recorded 70 tackles and 19 sacks as a senior... caught 12 passes, including three for touchdowns, senior year... Honors and Rankings... three-star recruit and the 52nd-best player in Ohio according to Rivals.com... three-star recruit and the nation s 33rd-best tight end according to Scout.com... three-star recruit and nation s 83rd-best defensive end according to ESPN.com. Personal... Frank Clark was born June 14, 1993... enrolled in the School of Kinesiology, major undeclared. Frank Clark s Career Defensive Statistics 2011 11/0 2-3-5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Career 11/0 2-3-5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Frank Clark s Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics Western Michigan 1-0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Notre Dame 1-0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Eastern Michigan 0-1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 San Diego State 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Minnesota 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 at Northwestern 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 at Michigan State - - - - - - Purdue 0-1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 at Iowa 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 at Illinois 0-1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Nebraska 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Ohio State 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Season Totals 2-3-5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Blake countess #18 Defensive Back 5-10 176 Fr. Owings Mills, Md. Our Lady of Good Counsel HS Freshman (2011)... appeared in 11 games; played 10 games at cornerback, starting last five games (Purdue, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, Ohio State) and participating in 11 games on special teams... second on the team with six pass break-ups... made five-plus tackles in five games... PURDUE (Oct. 29)... made first collegiate start at cornerback, registering three tackles and first career TFL... MINNESOTA (Oct. 1)... forced first career fumble and recorded careerhigh two PBUs along with a team-high five tackles as a reserve cornerback... SAN DIEGO STATE (Sept. 24)... posted a career-high for tackles (7), solo stops (5) and broke up first career pass... WESTERN MICHIGAN (Sept. 3)... made collegiate debut on special teams. Prep... attended Our Lady Of Good Counsel High School (2011) coached by Bob Milloy... played defensive back, wide receiver and kick returner... helped team win back-to-back Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championships... posted a shuttle time of 3.97 seconds and a vertical leap of 37 inches... benched 255 pounds and squatted 395 pounds... Key Statistics... recorded 44 total pass breakups during his high school career... posted 50 tackles and returned one kickoff for a touchdown as a junior... Honors and Rankings... participated in the U.S. Army All-American game... four-star prospect, the No. 10 cornerback nationally according to Rivals. com... listed as the third-best prospect in Maryland and the 131st overall player in the country by Rivals. com... four-star recruit and the No. 14 cornerback prospect nationally according to ESPN.com... fourstar prospect and the No. 20 cornerback nationally according to Scout.com... named to RivalsHigh.com second-team All-American defense in 2010... earned first-team all-state honors as a senior... second-team Washington Post All-Met selection as a senior. Personal... Blake Countess was born August 8, 1993... enrolled in the School of Kinesiology, major undeclared. Blake Countess Career Defensive Statistics 2011 11/5 24-12-36 1.0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 6 Career 11/5 24-12-36 1.0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 6 Blake Countess Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics Western Michigan 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Notre Dame - - - - - - Eastern Michigan 1-0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 San Diego State 5-2-7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 Minnesota 4-1-5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 at Northwestern 4-1-5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 at Michigan State 3-3-6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Purdue 2-1-3 1.0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 at Iowa 4-2-6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 at Illinois 0-1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 Nebraska 1-1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Ohio State 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Season Totals 24-12-36 1.0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 6 Countess Career Bests Tackles: 7, vs. San Diego State (Sept. 24, 2011) Solos: 5, vs. San Diego State (Sept. 24, 2011) Asst: 3, at Michigan State (Oct. 15, 2011) TFLs: 1, vs. Purdue (Oct. 29, 2011) Sacks: None Int.: None FR: None PBUs: 2, vs. Minnesota (Oct. 1, 2011) michael cox ** #15 Running Back 6-0 214 Sr.-Jr. Dorchester, Mass. Avon Old Farms HS At Michigan... two-year letterman... appeared in 11 contests... recorded 19 rushes for 169 yards and two touchdowns. Senior/Junior (2011)... appeared in five games; played five on special teams... PURDUE (Oct. 29)... made season debut on special teams. Junior/Sophomore (2010)... earned second varsity letter... appeared in two contests... made season debut at running back vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 25), rushing six times for 56 yards, including a 35-yard long... appeared as a reserve superback vs. Michigan State (Oct. 9). Sophomore/Freshman (2009)... earned first varsity letter... appeared in four games... played three contests at running back and one contest on special teams... carried the ball 13 times for 113 yards and scored two touchdowns... made career debut at running back vs. Western Michigan (Sept. 5)... rushed for 31 yards on two carries late in the fourth quarter vs. Eastern Michigan (Sept. 19)... carried the ball 11 times for a career-high 82 yards and scored two TDs against Delaware State (Oct. 17)... scored first collegiate touchdowns on three- and 57-yard rushes in the fourth quarter against the Hornets... caught his first career pass for 11 yards late in the third quarter against the Hornets... traveled but did not see game action at Illinois (Oct. 31)... contributed on the kick return unit vs. Purdue (Nov. 7). Freshman (2008)... did not see game action... redshirted. Prep... attended Avon Old Farms High School (2007) coached by Kevin Driscoll... ran 40-yard dash in 4.47 seconds... measured a 36-inch vertical jump... Key Statistics... rushed for more than 2,400 yards in three seasons at running back... tallied 222 yards on 41 carries before senior season that was cut short due to an ankle injury... rushed for over 1,000 yards as a junior, averaging nearly 10 yards per carry, and scored 16 rushing touchdowns... Honors and Rankings... four-star prospect and the No. 35 running back nationally according to Scout.com... ranked No. 30 in Rivals.com Prep School Top 50... tabbed as No. 69 running back recruit in the country by ESPN.com... PrepStar Magazine All-East Region... participated in the Piscataway NIKE Training Camp... attended the New Jersey NIKE Combine. Personal... Michael A. Cox Jr. was born Nov. 14, 1989, in Boston... attended Michigan Summer Football Camp... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, majoring in general studies. Cox s Career Rushing Statistics Year GP/GS Att. Yards Avg. Per/Game TD Long 2009 4/0 13 113 8.7 28.3 2 57 2010 2/0 6 56 9.3 28.0 0 35 2011 5/0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 Career 11/0 19 169 8.9 18.8 2 57 kenny demens ** #25 Linebacker 6-1 248 Sr.-Jr. Oak Park, Mich. Detroit Country Day HS At Michigan... two-year letterman... appeared in 37 consecutive contests; made 19 starts at middle linebacker... surpassed 100 career tackles vs. Notre Dame (Sept. 10, 2011)... recorded double digit tackles in seven games. Senior/Junior (2011)... All-Big Ten honorable mention (coaches/media)... Phil Steele s Midseason All-
Big Ten third team selection... appeared in all 12 games; started all 12 games at middle linebacker and played in all 12 on special teams... team s leading tackler with 86 stops... OHIO STATE (Nov. 26)... registered eight tackles and an assisted sack... NEBRASKA (Nov. 19)... posted five tackles, an assisted sack and first career PBU... ILLINOIS (Nov. 12)... recorded seven tackles, a TFL and second career sack for a loss of 14 yards... IOWA (Nov. 5)... seventh career game with double-digit tackles (11), had one TFL... NORTHWESTERN (Oct. 8)..... led the team with 10 tackles, posting a TFL and first career sack... sixth career double-digit tackle performance... SAN DIEGO STATE (Sept. 24)... tied for the team lead with seven tackles and recorded first career forced fumble... NOTRE DAME (Sept. 10)... tallied a team-high 12 tackles. Junior/Sophomore (2010)... earned second varsity letter... played in all 13 games and started seven at middle linebacker... team s third-leading tackler with 82 tackles... also recorded 1.5 TFLs and one pass breakup... special teams contributor... saw game action on special teams vs. Connecticut (Sept. 4)... played as reserve at middle linebacker and contributed on special teams against Notre Dame (Sept. 11), assisting on one tackle... had four tackles as a reserve strongside linebacker and on special teams vs. Massachusetts (Sept. 18)... set careerhigh with five tackles, including one for a loss of two yards, at middle linebacker and special teams vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 25)... recorded one solo tackle as reserve middle linebacker at Indiana (Oct. 2)... appeared as reserve middle linebacker and on special teams vs. Michigan State (Oct. 9)... made first collegiate start at middle linebacker vs. Iowa (Oct. 16), setting career-high with eight tackles... finished with career-best 12 tackles, including an assisted TFL, in start at Penn State (Oct. 30)... posted doubledigit tackles (10) for second consecutive week and broke up first career pass in start vs. Illinois (Nov. 6)... tallied seven tackles in start at Purdue (Nov. 13)... set new career-high with 13 stops in start vs. Wisconsin (Nov. 20)... registered eight tackles in start at Ohio State (Nov. 27)... matched career-high with a gamehigh 13 tackles in start vs. Mississippi State (Jan. 1) in the Gator Bowl. Sophomore/Freshman (2009)... earned first varsity letter... played in all 12 games on special teams... posted seven special teams stops... made career debut on special teams vs. Western Michigan (Sept. 5), making two tackles... saw action on special teams vs. Notre Dame (Sept. 12)... played linebacker and special teams vs. Eastern Michigan (Sept. 19)... assisted on a special teams stop vs. Indiana (Sept. 26)... played special teams and on goal line defense at Michigan State (Oct. 3) and Iowa (Oct. 10)... appeared at middle linebacker and on special teams units vs. Delaware State (Oct. 17), assisting on a tackle... earned an assisted tackle on special teams against Penn State (Oct. 24)... saw game action at weakside linebacker and on special teams against Illinois (Oct. 31)... contributed on special teams vs. Purdue (Nov. 7)... posted two stops at linebacker and played on special teams against Wisconsin (Nov. 14)... played linebacker and special teams vs. Ohio State (Nov. 21). Freshman (2008)... played in one game, making assisted tackle on special teams vs. Miami (Ohio). Prep... attended Detroit Country Day High School (2007) coached by Dan McClean... Great 8 Award recipient from the Mid-Michigan Touchdown Club, a chapter of the National Football Foundation... maxed out at 375 pounds on bench press... Key Statistics... collected 163 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles as linebacker during senior year... tallied 11 tackles in the Division 4 title game... threw for three touchdowns and returned a kickoff for a 67-yard touchdown as a senior... totaled 90 tackles and 15 TFLs as a junior... Honors and Rankings... rated four stars, the No. 23 linebacker and No. 8-ranked player in the state of Michigan by Rivals.com... three-star prospect and No. 22 player at his position by Scout.com... PrepStar Magazine All-Midwest Region team... Detroit Free Press All-State Dream Team. Personal... Kenny Demens was born Feb. 4, 1990... attended Michigan Summer Football Camp... enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, majoring in general studies. Kenny Demens Career Defensive Statistics 2009 12/0 2-5-7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2010 13/7 47-35-82 1.5-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 2011 12/12 45-41-86 5-20 3-18 0-0 0-0 1 Career 37/19 94-81-175 6.5-22 3-18 0-0 0-0 2 Kenny Demens Game-by-Game Defensive Statistics Western Michigan 4-2-6 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Notre Dame 8-4-12 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Eastern Michigan 4-1-5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 San Diego State 4-3-7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Minnesota 3-2-5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 at Northwestern 5-5-10 1-3 1-3 0-0 0-0 0 at Michigan State 4-1-5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 Purdue 1-4-5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 at Iowa 3-8-11 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 at Illinois 5-2-7 1-14 1-14 0-0 0-0 0 Nebraska 2-3-5 0.5-0 0.5-0 0-0 0-0 1 Ohio State 2-6-8 0.5-1 0.5-1 0-0 0-0 0 Season Totals 45-41-86 5-20 3-18 0-0 0-0 1 Demens Career Bests Tackles: 13, vs. Wisconsin (Nov. 20, 2010) Solos: 8, vs. Notre Dame (Sept. 10, 2011) Asst: 8, twice (last at Iowa, Nov. 5, 2011) TFLs: 1, five times(last at Illinois, Nov. 12, 2011) Sacks: 1, twice (last at Illinois, Nov. 12, 2011) Int.: None FR: None PBUs: 1, vs. Nebraska (Nov. 19, 2011) drew dileo * #26 Wide Receiver 5-10 172 So. Greenwell Springs, La. Parkview Baptist HS Sophomore (2011)... appeared in all 12 games; played in 11 as a reserve wide receiver; played in all 12 games on special teams as the holder specialist and three games at punt returner... OHIO STATE (Nov. 26)... set career highs for receiving yards (32) and single reception yardage (28), while tying career high with two catches... NEBRASKA (Nov. 19)... rushed for four yards on fake field goal to earn first down on third quarter touchdown drive... MICHIGAN STATE (Oct. 15).... rushed for three yards to earn a first down on a fake field goal that led to a touchdown on the opening drive... MINNESOTA (Oct. 1)... hauled in two passes for 23 yards, including a 17-yard touchdown catch on a halfback pass from Vincent Smith... EASTERN MICHIGAN (Sept. 17)... had one reception for 19 yards and first career touchdown. Freshman (2010)... earned first varsity letter... appeared in seven games... played five contests at holder, two at kick returner and one at slot receiver... made collegiate debut as holder vs. Connecticut (Sept. 4)... started as holder against Notre Dame (Sept. 11)... did not see game action vs. Massachusetts (Sept. 18)... saw first game action as a reserve at slot receiver vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 25), catching his first career pass for three yards... returned one punt for 15 yards on special teams against Falcons... saw first Big Ten action on punt return unit at Indiana (Oct. 2)... did not play in the next five games against Michigan State (Oct. 9), Iowa (Oct. 16), Penn State (Oct. 30), Illinois (Nov. 6), Purdue (Nov. 13)... returned to action as holder and kick returner vs. Wisconsin (Nov. 20), returning two kickoffs for 55 yards... served as kickoff and punt return specialist at Ohio State (Nov. 27), returning six kickoffs for 118 yards... appeared as holder vs. Mississippi State (Jan. 1) in the Gator Bowl. Prep... attended Parkview Baptist High School (2010) coached by Kenny Guillot... National Beta Club... National Society of High School Scholars... helped team win state title as sophomore and finish as state runner-up as senior... team reached state quarterfinals as a junior... played running back, wide receiver and returned punts and kickoffs... three-year varsity letterman... ran 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds... Key Statistics... only player in school history with 1,000 career receiving yards and 5,000 all-purpose yards... set school records with 73 catches for 1,193 yards and 14 touchdowns in his career... rushed 303 times for 2,023 yards and 23 TDs during career... set program marks with 40 punts for 656 yards and three TDs, and 36 kickoff returns for 1,198 yards and four TDs... rushed for 724 yards and had 571 receiving yards as a senior... returned four kicks for touchdowns as a junior... caught 21 passes for 315 yards and four TDs junior year... gained 760 rushing yards on 102 carries and had nine scores as a junior... had 10 kickoff returns for 422 yards as a junior and returned 21 kicks for 657 yards sophomore year... rushed 87 times for 540 yards and four TDs as a sophomore... caught 17 passes for 305 yards and three TDs sophomore year... Honors and Rankings... Prep Star All-American... three-star prospect and No. 73 athlete nationally according to Rivals.com... all-state and all-metro as a junior... rated No. 24 player in Louisiana by Rivals. com and SuperPrep... three-star recruit and No. 98 wide receiver nationally according to scout.com... three-star and the nation s No. 134 athlete according to Scouts, Inc.... listed 46th on the NewOrleans. com Fabulous 50 as a senior... Louisiana High School Coaches All-State team honoree as a returner and running back senior year... Most Valuable Offensive Player in the district as a senior... alldistrict as a returner final three years... all-district second team at running back junior year and firstteam selection as a senior... Baton Rouge All-Metro as a junior and senior... Other Sports... three-year varsity letterman in baseball... two-year starter at second base on the school s back-to-back state championship teams as a sophomore and junior... was the winning pitcher in the state championship game as a junior... honorable mention all-state at second base as a sophomore... two-time all-district selection at second base. Personal... Andrew Michael Dileo was born April 27,