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UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND FOOTBALL 2001 Player Profiles Warith Alkebu-Lan 14 UR: Will battle for time at the tailback position. 2000: Saw action in one game... had one carry in win at New Hampshire. 1999: Rushed five times for a total of nine yards as a redshirt freshman. 1998: Redshirted. High School: Lettered three years in football, four years in track and one year in basketball at Lloyd C. Bird High School... captained football team for two years and track team for one year... rushed for 1,500 yards during senior year, averaging 7.4 yards per carry... named to all-dominion District and all-central Region first teams... named second team all-metro and second team on the coaches all- Group AAA squad... ran 10.7 in 100 meters and 5.9 in 55 meters. Personal: Son of Horis and Malikah Alkebu-Lan of Chesterfield,Va.... born March 19, 1980... has four brothers and sisters... hobbies include sports and music... majoring in computer science. Rushing Totals 1999 10 5 9 1.8 0 4 2000 1 1-2 -2.0 0-2 Total 11 6 7 1.2 0 4 7 Junior TB 5-8 185 Chesterfield, Va. (Lloyd Bird) Adrian Archie Junior LB 5-11 205 Concord, N.C. (Concord) UR: Had a tremendous spring... expected to contend for starting outside linebacker position. 2000: Played in 10 games... registered 19 total tackles, with 12 unassisted stops, one tackle for loss, one pass breakup and four quarterback hurries... recorded three unassisted tackles, including one tackle for loss, in win over Massachusetts... had two unassisted tackles and four total stops in win over Maine. 1999: Saw limited action in ten games... registered seven tackles, including three solo... made two tackles against Delaware. 1998: Redshirted. High School: Lettered four years in football and was fouryear starter at linebacker at Concord High School... named Defensive Player of the Year by the Concord Tribune and second-team alldefense by the Charlotte Observer as a senior... all-time leading tackler with 558 at Concord High... team captain. Personal: Son of Doris Archie of Concord, N.C.... born July Adrian Archie 30, 1980... psychology major. 1999 10 3-4-7 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 2000 10 12-7-19 1/2 0/0 1 0 0 0 Total 20 15-11-26 1/2 0/0 1 0 0 0 22 Matt Barkley Junior DB 5-9 185 Richmond, Va. (Collegiate) UR: Adds depth at the safety position... creates great three-way rotation with Giles and Richeson. 2000: Missed most of the season with a broken hand... saw action on special teams... played in two games with two tackles... had a pair of tackles in opening game win over Bucknell... also appeared in playoff game at Montana. 1999: Saw limited action, appearing in three contests. 1998: Redshirted. High School: Lettered two years in football, one year in baseball and one year in lacrosse at Collegiate... captained football team... averaged eight tackles per game in football... 1998 Rookie of the Year in lacrosse at Collegiate. Personal: Son of Bob and Debbie Barkley of Richmond, Va.... born May 5, 1980... has one older brother... hobbies include golf, fishing, weight training and music... business major. 1999 3 0-1-1 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 2000 2 0-2-2 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 Total 5 0-3-3 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 Chad Blackstock 4 Senior DB 6-0 205 Ridgeway, Va. (Magna Vista) UR: Returning starter at the free safety position... all-conference candidate. 2000: Third team All- Atlantic 10 selection... started all 13 games... second on team with 85 tackles... registered 48 unassisted tackles, one tackle for loss, four pass breakups and one interception... led team with eight tackles at Virginia, including six unassisted stops... paced Spiders with 13 tackles vs. Massachusetts with seven unassisted tackles... led Richmond with 10 tackles at New Hampshire, including nine unassisted stops... had interception in win at William & Mary. 1999: Switched from quarterback to defensive back... played in all 11 games, started four... had one interception and one quarterback hurry... collected 25 tackles on the season (15 unassisted)... registered career-high seven tackles against Rhode Island (four solo). 1998: Played in all 12 games... saw time on special teams... collected total of four tackles, one each against Penn, JMU, Maine and Delaware... recovered one fumble against Massachusetts. 1997: Redshirted. High School: Captain and two-year starter at quarterback and free safety at Magna Vista High School... selected first team All-District and first team All-Region... two-year starter in baseball and basketball. Personal: Son of Ernest and Jacqueline Valentine of Ridgeway, Va.... born August 7, 1979... has two older brothers and two older sisters... hobbies include traveling and weightlifting... majoring in biology. 1998 10 2-2-4 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 1 1999 11 15-10-25 1/1 0/0 0 1 0 0 2000 13 48-37-85 1/1 0/0 4 1 0 0 Total 34 65-49-114 2/2 0/0 4 2 0 1 16
PLAYER PROFILES Chad Blackstock will anchor the defensive backfield this season. 27 UR: Projected as the starting outside linebacker in the fall. 2000: Appeared in eight games... registered seven tackles, including four solo stops and one tackle for loss... recorded three total tackles and one tackle for loss at Virginia... had two unassisted tackles in win at Arkansas State. 1999: Played in 10 games... collected two tackles, both against New Hampshire. 1998: Saw limited action after redshirt freshman season with a total of four tackles all coming against Pennsylvania... collected one forced fumble. 1997: Redshirted. High School: Two-time all-conference linebacker and 1996 Defensive Player of the Year... selected Academic All-Conference 1993-96... captained football and basketball teams... All-conference and alldistrict as junior in basketball. Walter Blue Senior LB 6-1 220 Dunn, N.C. (Triton) Walter Blue is expected to earn the starting nod at linebacker in the fall. Personal: Son of Dorothy Hammonds and Willie Hammonds of Dunn, N.C... born January, 28, 1978... hobbies include playing basketball... criminal justice major. 1998 3 2-2-4 0/0 0/0 0 0 1 0 1999 10 1-1-2 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 2000 8 4-3-7 1/1 0/0 0 0 0 0 Total 21 7-6-13 1/1 0/0 0 0 1 0 53 Andrew Bogle Senior DL 6-0 260 Richmond, Va. (St. Christopher s) UR: One of seven returning starters on defense, projected as the Spiders starting defensive tackle in 2001... all-conference candidate... recipient of the Charles S. Boone scholarship. 2000: Member of Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team... started all 13 games... seventh on team with 56 tackles... third on Spiders with 15 tackles for loss... four quarterback sacks, two pass breakups and 15 quarterback hurries... recorded career-high eight tackles in NCAA Playoff win over Youngstown State... had sack for 17 yard loss and two total tackles for loss against the Penguins... had three tackles for loss and a sack at Montana in second round of NCAA Playoffs... registered seven tackles in victory over Maine. 1999: Played in 10 games... second on team in quarterback sacks with four... tenth on team in tackles with 33 (21 unassisted, 12 assisted)... recorded season-high six tackles on two occasions, against Delaware and James Madison... eight tackles for loss and one fumble recovery... named to Atlantic 10 All-Academic team. 1998: Played in 10 games as a redshirt freshman... made one tackle against Pennsylvania... had three quarterback hurries. 1997: Redshirted. High School: Lettered three years in football, two years in wrestling and one year in track... named all-conference and all-state in football and wrestling... captain of wrestling team... selected No. 1 at 215 pound weight class by Richmond Times-Dispatch Coaches Poll...All-American in wrestling... state wrestling champion in heavyweight category in 1996 and 1997. Personal: Son of Dr. Emory Bogle and Clara Burner... born June 18, 1979... has one older brother... majoring in biology. 1998 8 1-0-1 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 1999 10 21-12-33 8/35 4/29 0 0 0 1 2000 13 28-28-56 15/59 4/38 2 0 0 0 Total 31 49-41-90 23/94 8/67 2 0 0 1 Andrew Bogle 17
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND FOOTBALL 2001 97 Steve Boyer Junior DE 6-3 255 Richmond, Va. (Douglas Freeman) UR: Expected to backup Jonathan Wilfong at the defensive end position. 2000: Member of the Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team... reserve defensive end and valuable special teams player... appeared in all 13 games... recorded five tackles... had solo tackle in win over James Madison. 1999: Saw limited action. 1998: Redshirted. High School: Lettered two years in football and two years in track at Douglas Freeman High School... captained track team as a senior... was named first team all-district, second team all-metro and honorable mention all-region playing both tight end and defensive end. Personal: Son of Chuck and Jan Boyer of Richmond,Va.... born November 1, 1979... has one older brother, Tom, who played football at VMI... hobbies include music and weightlifting. 1999 5 0-0-0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 2000 13 1-4-5 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 Total 18 1-4-5 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 four years at DeMatha in football and one year in wrestling... co-captain of football squad senior season... selected a Prep All-American, Prep Star All- American and Super ACC All-Region... voted the Metro Washington Defensive Player of the Year... Selected first team All-State two consecutive years... recorded 174 tackles, 112 solo and 21 quarterback sacks senior season at DeMatha...registered 418 tackles in three seasons... National Honor Society member. Personal: Son of George and Joan Charles... born October 30, 1980... has one older sister, Janice (26)... hobbies include listening to music, weightlifting and cars... computer science major. 66 Clifton Coker Freshman DL 6-2 240 Brooklyn, N.Y. (Poly Prep) UR: Adds depth on the defensive line. 2000: Redshirted. High School: Lettered all four years at Poly Prep in football and wrestling... was voted to All-Ivy League and All- Burrough teams for football... captained wrestling team as a senior. Personal: Son of Deborah Coker... born May 9, 1982... has one younger brother, Kelvin... hobbies include music. 75 Sophomore OL 6-3 260 Charlotte, N.C. (Independence) UR: Projected as the starting left guard... Slated to back-up Chris Collier at long snapper. 2000: Appeared in three games with one start... came in against Arkansas State for injured Eric Beatty... helped Spiders rush for 382 yards in 30-27 victory at Arkansas State... earned first start against Delaware... also saw action in win at New Ha mpshire. 1999: Redshirted. High School: Lettered three years in football and three years in wrestling at Independence High School in Charlotte, N.C.... co-captain of football team... represented North Carolina in 1998 Shrine Bowl vs. South Carolina... first team All-State as junior and senior... named one of top 25 players in the state by Charlotte Observer... collected nearly 120 pancake blocks in three varsity seasons... recorded three-year record of 71-24 as a wrestler... named allconference and all-state as a senior wrestler. Personal: Son of Zeb and Lisa Burnette of Charlotte, N.C.... born March 14, 1981... has two brothers and one sister... hobbies include reading, lifting weights, golf and fishing... communications and business major. 55 Josh Burnette Tony Charles Sophomore DL 6-2 285 Sterling, Va. (DeMatha) UR: Will compete for time on the defensive line. 2000: Transferred from University of Florida... did not see any action. 1999: Redshirted at Florida. High School: Lettered all 60 Chris Collier Junior OL 6-4 225 Mechanicsville, Va. (Atlee) UR: Richmond s long snapper... will compete for time on the offensive line. 2000: Appeared in all 13 games... recorded three unassisted tackles on special teams... had a pair of tackles in overtime win at Rhode Island... registered tackle in NCAA Playoff win over Youngstown State. 1999: Saw limited action. 1998: Redshirted. High School: Lettered three years in football and four years in track at Atlee High School... captain and three-year starter... president of his class... first team all-district and all-county on offense and defense... honorable mention allmetro and all-region and named most improved player at Atlee as a senior... district and regional champion in the discus. Personal: Son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Collier, III of Mechanicsville,Va.... born October 14, 1979... has one older sister and one younger sister... hobbies include fishing and golf... plans to major in political science. 2000 13 3-0-3 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 19 Tony Conti Junior QB 6-2 210 Harmony, Pa. (Seneca Valley) UR: Listed third among quarterbacks on Richmond s depth chart. 2000:Appeared in two games on special teams... recorded a pair of tackles... registered tackles at New Hampshire and against Maine. 1999: Did not see any game action. 18
PLAYER PROFILES 1998: Redshirted. High School: Lettered three years in football, two years in baseball and one year in basketball at Seneca Valley High School... captain and quarterback of football team... named Northills News Record Offensive Player of the Year... received all-star recognition from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette... passed for 2,970 career yards with a 61-percent completion rate as a senior... captained baseball team and led pitching staff in strikeouts. Personal: Son of Stan and Carolyn Conti of Harmony, Pa.... born September 26, 1979... has one older brother, one older sister and one younger brother... brother Jason is an outfielder in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization... hobbies include fishing, weightlifting, spending time with friends and reading... majoring in history with a minor in education. 2000 2 0-2-2 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 scores (21 and 9 yards). 1999: Played in 10 games... six carries for 21 yards... 43 all-purpose yards against VMI. 1998: Redshirted. High School: Lettered three years in football and two years in basketball at Norfolk Academy... cocaptain of football team and all-state running back... All-Virginia Prep League at running back and defensive end... rushed for more than 1,400 yards and 23 touchdowns... co-captain of basketball team. Personal: Son of Claude and Nanocie Diggs... born March 30, 1980... hobbies include music and sports... plans to major in sociology. Rushing Totals 1999 10 6 21 3.5 0 6 2000 11 82 354 4.3 2 21 Total 21 88 375 4.3 2 21 20 Kenny Dantzler Sophomore RB 5-10 195 Mitchellville, Md. (DeMatha) UR: Will compete for time at the tailback position... Expected to handle kick-off return duties. 2000: Appeared in all 13 games for the Spiders... carried the ball 21 times for 63 yards... averaged 3.0 yards per carry... had one pass reception for one yard... returned 12 kickoffs for 242 yards... averaged 20.2 yards per kickoff return... rushed seven times at Virginia for 18 yards... had three carries for 16 yards at New Hampshire... rushed three times for 24 yards in win at Villanova... one reception came against Delaware... had three kickoff returns for 57 yards against Delaware... returned three kickoffs at William & Mary for 58 yards... had a pair of kickoff returns for 53 yards in overtime win at Rhode Island. 1999: Redshirted. High School: Captained football team... named first team All-State, All-League and All-County... selected to All-Metro Team... rushed for 1,925 yards and 25 touchdowns... ran on school s 4x100 relay team that placed second in the nation... runs 10.8 in 100 meters. Personal: Son of Willie and Trudy Dantzler... born May 9, 1981... has two older sisters, one older brother and one younger brother... hobbies include music and Playstation. Rushing Totals 2000 13 21 63 3.0 0 17 Receiving Totals 2000 13 1 1 1.0 0 1 Claude Diggs 6 Claude Diggs Junior FB 6-1 240 Virginia Beach, Va. (Norfolk Academy) UR: Will split time with Scott Fulton at the fullback position. 2000: Shared time at fullback with Fulton... played in 11 games with one start... missed Maine and Villanova games with injured ankle... fourth on team with 354 rushing yards... was not tackled for a loss in 82 carries... scored two touchdowns... led team with 17 carries and 80 yards at Virginia... rushed 17 times at Arkansas State for 90 yards and two 21 David Edwards Sophomore RB 6-1 210 Warrington, Pa. (Central Bucks West) UR: Expected to compete for time at the tailback position. 2000: Appeared in five games... saw action in the backfield and on special teams... carried the ball four times for nine yards... had three carries at Virginia for seven yards... rushed one time 19
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND FOOTBALL 2001 against Massachusetts for two yards... had one tackle on special teams at Arkansas State. 1999: Redshirted. High School: Team captain for squad that won state championship in 1997 and 1998... named first team All-State, All- County and All-Area by the Philadelphia Enquirer... high school teammate of sophomores Joe and Jon Wilson. Personal: Son of David and Muriel Edwards... born July 3, 1981... has one younger brother... hobbies include basketball and weightlifting... plans to major in biology. Rushing Totals 2000 5 4 9 2.3 0 3 2000 5 0-1-1 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 72 Ken Farrar Senior OL 6-5 290 Peabody, Mass. (Peabody) UR: Slated to start at the right guard position...one of four returning starters on the offensive line... allconference candidate. 2000: Third team All-Atlantic 10... started all 13 games at right guard... helped set a school record with 2,932 rushing yards during regular season... offense led Atlantic 10 and was 10th in the nation in rushing offense, averaging 266.5 yards per game on the ground... Spider quarterbacks were sacked just eight times, top mark in the conference. 1999: Starting right guard helped Richmond average 184.1 yards a game on the ground. 1998: Saw limited time. 1997: Redshirted. High School: Team captain and threeyear starter on offense and defense... first team All-Greater Boston League, first team All-North Shore Lynn, first team All-State and USA Today honorable mention All- America... named to the Boston Globe and Boston Herald All-State teams... selected to play in the Shriners and Harry Aggannis All- Star games. Personal: Son of Janice McCarthy... born March 25, 1979... hobbies include weightlifting, nutrition and basketball... criminal Ken Farrar justice major. 1999. Personal: Son of Anthony and Norma Fields of Dumfries,Va.... born on October 9, 1982... has one older brother... plans to major in biology... hobbies include sports, music, and video games. 45 Scott Fulton Senior FB 5-10 230 Riva, Md. (DeMatha) UR: Returning starter at fullback... all-conference candidate. 2000: Started 12 games at fullback... missed the Massachusetts game with an injury... gained 333 rushing yards on 88 carries... averaged 3.8 yards per carry... recorded first 100-yard rushing game at Villanova, with 25 carries for 100 yards and two touchdowns... had nine carries for 34 yards in win at Arkansas State... rushed eight times at William & Mary for 49 yards... had two receptions on the season for 13 yards. 1999: Started all 11 games for the Spiders at the fullback position, rushing for 246 yards on 57 carries for 4.3 yards average... ran for season-high 62 yards on six carries in season opener versus VMI...Rushed for 40 yards on nine carries against Massachusetts... caught four passes for 29 yards and one touchdown. 1998: Transferred from Ohio State University... saw limited action with the Spiders. 1997: Redshirted at Ohio State. High School: Rushed for 2,230 yards on 243 carries and scored 22 touchdowns... was first-team all-conference, all-metro and all-county selection as a senior when he tallied 1,380 yards and 12 touchdowns. Personal: Son of Tom and Marilyn Fulton... born February 5, 1979... has one older brother... majoring in speech communications. 23 Chris Fields Freshman DB 5-10 195 Dumfries, Va. (C.D. Hylton) UR: Provides depth at defensive back. 2000: Redshirted. High School: Lettered in football, baseball, and indoor and outdoor track... was named All-District in football and track... C.D. Hylton won Division 6 State Championships in 1998 and Scott Fulton enters his third season as the starting fullback. 20
PLAYER PROFILES Rushing Totals 1999 11 57 246 4.3 0 20 2000 12 88 333 3.8 2 24 Total 23 145 579 4.0 2 24 Receiving Totals 1999 11 4 29 7.3 1 14 2000 12 2 13 6.5 0 8 Total 23 6 42 7.0 1 14 13 David Giles Senior DB 5-8 180 Dunn, N.C. (Triton) UR: Co-captain in 2001... Returning starter at strong safety. 2000: Played in eight games with seven starts at strong saftey... missed five games with injured ankle... recorded 42 tackles, including 25 solo stops and one tackle for loss... had one interception, one pass breakup and forced one fumble... registered 11 tackles, including nine unassisted, and one interception in win over Massachusetts... named Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Week following Massachusetts game... had seven tackles, including one tackle for loss at Virginia... recorded six tackles in NCAA Playoff win over Youngstown State. 1999: Played in all 11 games, started 10... led team with 110 tackles... made 52 unassisted tackles and 58 assisted... had three tackles for loss... registered one interception and one forced fumble on the season... broke up five passes on the year... made a career-high 16 tackles and an interception return for six yards against New Hampshire (seven unassisted)... had 14 tackles against W&M... collected 11 tackles against Maine and Rhode Island. 1998: Played in all 12 games... tied for fourth on the team in tackles with 74... made 42 unassisted tackles and 32 assisted stops... second on the team in interceptions with four... made five pass deflections... made 10 tackles at Rhode Island... had seven tackles and an interception return for 31 yards at Pennsylvania... recorded nine tackles against JMU... had nine tackles and an intercpetion against Delaware... had a career-high 12 tackles at New Hampshire... had eight tackles and a 31 yard interception return at Maine... registered five tackles and a 42 yard interception return for a touchdown at Northeastern to give the Spiders a 21-7 third quarter lead. 1997: Redshirted. High School: Co-captain and team most valuable player... two-time all-conference performer at wide receiver and defensive back... academic all-conference from 1993-96 and a point guard on the basketball team... competed in the 100 meter, 200 meter and triple jump on track team. Personal: Son of Brenda Giles and David McLean... born May 6, 1979... one older sister... hobbies include singing and enjoying life... history major with elementary education minor. 1998 12 42-32-74 0/0 0/0 5 4 0 0 1999 11 52-58-110 0/0 0/0 0 1 1 0 2000 8 25-17-42 1/4 0/0 1 1 1 0 Totals 31 119-107-226 1/4 0/0 6 6 2 0 Deashawn Goddard 39 UR: Switched from secondary to linebacker this spring...will compete for playing time at linebacker. 2000: Appeared in 12 games... registered 22 total tackles... had 16 unassisted tackles... recorded four tackles, including three solo in win at Arkansas State... had three tackles against Maine... registered two unassisted tackles in victory at William & Mary... had two solo tackles in I-AA Playoffs at Montana. 1999: Was a reserve in the secondary. 1998: Redshirted. High School: Lettered three years in football, three years in basketball and four years in track at Lower Merion High School... played both running back and defensive back on the football squad... captained football and track teams... two-year football starter... rushed for 1,100 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior... named first team all-central League as a defensive back and first team all-main Line as a running back... ran 10.8 in the 100 meters. Personal: Son of Jacinta Goddard of Ardmore, Pa.... born March 11, 1980... has one older brother and one younger brother... majoring in rhetoric and marketing. 2000 12 16-6-22 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 15 Junior LB 5-10 210 Ardmore, Pa. (Lower Merion) Sean Gustus Senior QB 5-9 205 Oxon Hill, Md. (DeMatha) UR: Co-captain and all-conference candidate... returning starter at quarterback... returns as the team s leading rusher and passer. 2000: Appeared in all 13 games with 12 starts at quarterback... did not start at Villanova due to injured ankle... led team with 909 rushing yards... scored eight touchdowns... passed for 808 yards and six scores... returned 10 punts for 102 yards... registered three 100-yard rushing games... scored on a 58-yard run in the 10-7 win over Bucknell... carried 20 times against Massachusetts for 119 yards and one touchdown... completed six of 11 passes against the Minutemen for 173 yards and two touchdowns... hit Ryan Tolhurst with TD passes of 69 and 56 yards in fourth quarter against UMass... named Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Week following Massachusetts game... rushed for 135 yards on 17 carries in win over Arkansas State... scored the winning touchdown at Arkansas State on a 74-yard run with 2:52 remaining... ran 32 times at Rhode Island for 128 yards... completed four of five passes against James Madison for 78 yards and two touchdowns... scored three rushing touchdowns at Montana in second round of I-AA Playoffs. 1999: Played in 11 games... rushed for 52 yards on eight carries... led team in punt returns, 29 for 279 yards (5.8 avg.)... had 325 all-purpose yards... 79 yards returning against Connecticut. 1998: Rushed the ball 13 times for 55 yards out of the quarterback position... attemped one pass and was intercepted against Massachusetts... broke loose on a 48-yard run at Northeastern... also saw action versus Maine, Delaware and William & Mary... made one tackle at Pennsylvania. 1997: Played in the first game of the season against Massachusetts... at quarterback, had three rushes for a total of minus three yards... received a medical redshirt after suffering an injury. High School: Team captain and three-year letterman and two-year starter... honorable mention all-conference, all-metro and all-state... selected as one of the Top 21
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND FOOTBALL 2001 25 high school quarterbacks in the Southeast Region by the NFL Scouting Combine. Personal: Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gustus of Oxon Hill, Md.... born January 28, 1979... one younger sister... majoring in sports science. Passing Totals Year G Att Cmp Int Yds Pct TD 1998 9 1 0 1 0.000 0 2000 13 85 45 1 808.529 6 Total 22 86 45 2 808.523 6 Rushing Totals 1997 1 3-3 -1.0 0 1 1998 9 13 55 4.2 0 48 1999 11 8 46 5.8 0 20 2000 13 207 909 4.4 8 74 Total 34 231 1007 4.4 8 74 Receiving Totals 2000 13 1 2 2.0 0 2 Punt Return Totals 1999 11 29 279 9.6 0 38 2000 13 10 102 10.2 0 19 Total 24 39 381 9.8 0 38 11 Fred Hanes Senior DL 6-2 280 Philadelphia, Pa. (Bishop McDevitt) UR: Adds tremendous depth on the defensive line. 2000: Appeared in all 13 games... recorded 29 total tackles... had 10 unassisted tackles, three tackles for loss, 1.5 quarterback sacks, one pass breakup and six quarterback hurries... had season-high five tackles in NCAA Playoff win over Youngstown State, including three unassisted stops and one tackle for loss... had three tackles in wins over Villanova, Rhode Island and William & Mary... earned a sack at Rhode Island and shared on a sack at Villanova. 1999: Played 11 games... made a total of 32 tackles, including 23 unassisted tackles... had seven tackles for loss of 15 yards... forced one fumble... recovered a fumble at New Hampshire... had two sacks, four broken up passes, and three hurries against the Wildcats... made a career-high six tackles against Massachusetts, all unassisted. 1998: Made a total of 17 tackles... had four tackles against Massachusetts and Pennsylvania... recorded three tackles at Rutgers... had three tackles for loss, one each against Rutgers, Massachusetts and William & Mary... credited with one quarterback hurry. 1997: Redshirted. High School: Team captain and two-year starter... named first team all-catholic league, all-city and allarea... captained the track team as a junior... selected All-Catholic League in discus and shot put. Personal: Son of Fred and Christine Hanes of Philadelphia, Pa.... born June 29, 1979... hobbies include sports and weightlifting... majoring in sociology. 1998 10 9-8-17 3/10 0/0 0 0 0 0 1999 11 23-9-32 7/15 2.0/8 4 0 1 1 2000 13 10-19-29 3/13 1.5/12 1 0 0 0 Total 34 42-36-78 13/38 3.5/20 5 0 1 1 Quarterback Sean Gustus led the Spiders in rushing and passing in 2000. 10 Jason Hill Senior DB 5-8 170 Voorhees, N.J. (Eastern) UR: Returning starter at cornerback... allconference candidate. 2000: Member of Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team... started all 13 games at cornerback... fourth on team with 62 total tackles... led defense with four interceptions... picked off a pass and raced 44 yards for the winning touchdown with 1:22 remaining to give the Spiders a 10-3 win over Youngstown State in the first round of the I-AA Playoffs... recorded 44 unassisted tackles, six tackles for loss and 10 pass breakups... had five unassisted tackles, one tackle for loss and eight total stops at Virginia... had six solo tackles, one tackle for loss and eight total tackles against Delaware... registered two tackles for loss at New Hampshire... had seven unassisted tackles and eight total stops in win at William & Mary. 1999: Played in all 11 games... collected 45 tackles, three for loss... intercepted two passes and broke up three more... had one quarterback hurry... was responsible for nine solo tackles against William & Mary. 1998: Played in 10 games and made 18 tackles... had one forced fumble... had seven tackles at Pennsylvania and three each against Villanova and William & Mary. 1997: Redshirted. High School: Captain and three-year starter at halfback and cornerback... selected the Philadelphia Inquirer s Defensive Player of the Year... selected first team All-South Jersey on defense... named 22
PLAYER PROFILES All-League... named Division II State All-Star by both the Boston Globe and Boston Herald... selected first team All-State and All-Area... selected to play in the 1999 Shriners All-Star Game and 1999 Carrol Classic... named to Boston s Gridiron Super-26... averaged 9.7 yards per carry. Personal: Son of James and Denise Houston of Lowell, Mass.... born April 12, 1981... has one brother and one sister... hobbies and interests include weightlifting, basketball and surfing the net. Receiving Totals 2000 12 1 26 26.0 0 26 2000 12 6-2-8 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 Cornerback Jason Hill to the Super State Top 100... three-year letterman in track... ran 100 meter in 10.86 as a junior and jumped 22 6 in long jump... Older brother Harold was a captain and starting cornerback for the Spiders. Personal: Son of Harold and Marilyn Hill of Voorhees, N.J.... majoring in sport science. 1998 10 17-1-18 0/0 0/0 0 0 1 0 1999 11 29-16-45 3/8 0/0 3 2 0 0 2000 13 44-18-62 6/12 0/0 10 4 0 0 Total 34 90-35-125 9/20 0/0 13 6 1 0 5 Jason Houston Sophomore TE 6-3 245 Lowell, Mass. (Lowell) UR: Will compete at the tight end position but may see time at defensive end as well. 2000: Strong blocker on the offensive line... also used as a receiver, as a blocker in the backfield and on special teams... appeared in 12 games... did not see action in the opener against Bucknell... caught one pass at New Hampshire for 26 yards... had six unassisted tackles and eight total stops... recorded two solo tackles and three total tackles in win over James Madison... Had two unassisted tackles at Arkansas State and against Delaware. 1999: Redshirted. High School: Lettered four years in football, two years each in basketball and wrestling, four years in outdoor track and one year in indoor track at Lowell High School... captained football and track teams... named first team 52 Philip Janney Sophomore LB RS 6-1 200 Richmond, Va. (Hampden-Sydney) UR: Will compete for time at inside linebacker. 2000: Did not see action. 1999: Spent year at Hampden-Sydney College. High School: Lettered three years in football and basketball... two year basketball captain, one year football captain... 1998 All-Prep quarterback... 1998 Football MVP... two years named All-Prep Basketball... All-State Basketball, 1999... Most Outstanding Basketball Player. Personal: Son of Dr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Janney II of Richmond,Va.... has one older brother, Mac, who was captain of 2000 Richmond football team, and one younger brother and sister... hobbies include football, basketball, going to movies, going to the beach and golf. Clement Johnson 44 Freshman DB RS 5-11 165 Bishopville, Md. (Stephen Decatur) UR: Adds depth to the secondary... Listed behind Jason Hill on depth chart. 2000: Redshirted. High School: Lettered two years in football and basketball, three years in track... made second team All-Bayside and second team All-Mason-Dixon... captained football team and was the offense s MVP... scored four touchdowns and had an interception in one game... holds track 100 meter record (10.50)... state champion in 200 meter and second in 100 meter. Personal: Son of Clement Johnson and Vanessa Satchell of Bishopville, Md.... born October 1, 1982... has one older brother... hobbies include sports, watching movies, and hanging out... plans to major in business. 23
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND FOOTBALL 2001 47 Doug Kirchner UR: Slated to handle place-kicking duties this season. 2000: Second on team with 51 points... hit eight of 12 field goals and 27 of 29 extra points... nailed 36-yard field goal in fourth quarter for margin of victory in 10-7 win over Bucknell in season opener... kicked 25-yard game-winning field goal in overtime in 13-10 victory at Rhode Island... hit 27 consecutive PATs during the season... set school record with 39 consecutive extra point kicks over the past two seasons... fourth on Richmond s career lists with 17 field goals and 104 points kicking... sixth on Richmond s career list with 53 extra point kicks... had one tackle. 1999: Third on team with 53 points... connected on nine of 16 field goals for a completion rate of 56.3 percent... long field goal of 42 yards... nailed a 30- yard field goal with :07 remaining to lift Richmond past Rhode Island. High School: Lettered three years in football as a kicker and two years in tennis... named first team All-League, All-County, All-Suburban and All-State... served as placekicker for 1999 New Jersey Governor s Bowl played at Rutgers... broke school records for kicking points in a season (83) and in a career (173)... kicked a school-best 42-yard field goal and had 36 touchbacks... his 83 points during senior season broke state record for most kicking points. Personal: Son of Craig and Linda Kirchner of Waldwick, N.J.... born February, 13, 1981... has one older sister... hobbies include weightlifting, golf, bowling and media/film. Kicking Totals Year PAT FGs Long Pts. 1999 26-32 9-16 42 53 2000 27-29 8-12 38 51 Total 53-61 17-28 42 104 Junior PK 5-9 180 Waldwick, N.J. (Bergen Catholic) 2000 13 0-1-1 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 92 UR: Adds depth to the linebacker position... will see action on special teams. 2000: Played in all 13 games... valuable member of special teams... had two unassisted tackles and five total stops... had two tackles in win over James Madison... had solo tackle in NCAA Playoff game at Montana. 1999: Redshirted. High School: Lettered two years in football and four years in basketball at El Segundo High School... all-time sack leader at high school... won team s Iron Man Award... had 10 tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble in one game. Personal: Son of Susan Riley... born October 15, 1981... hobbies and interests include weightlifting, fishing and skateboarding... plans to major in business. 2000 13 2-3-5 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 90 Kyle Kupchak Sophomore LB 6-1 205 El Segundo, Cal. (El Segundo) Lewis Little Freshman DE RS 6-4 220 Richmond, Va. (Collegiate) UR: Adds depth to defensive end position. 2000: Redshirted. High School: Lettered three years in football, two in lacrosse and basketball... captained basketball team senior year... ran a 4.74 40-yard dash. Personal: Son of Lewis and Sally Little of Richmond,Va.... born February 11, 1982... Has two younger sisters... hobbies include surfing, basketball and lacrosse... plans to major in business. Doug Kirchner Justin McElfish 77 Junior OL 6-5 290 Woodbridge, Va. (Osbourne Park) UR: One of four returning starters on the offensive lines... Slated to start at left tackle for second straight season. 2000: Started all 13 games at left tackle... helped set a school record with 2,932 rushing yards during regular season... offense led Atlantic 10 and was 10th in the nation in rushing offense, averaging 266.5 yards per game on the ground... Spider quarterbacks were sacked just eight times, top mark in the conference. 1999: Played in five games. 1998: Redshirted. High School: Lettered four years in football, three years in basketball and four years in outdoor track at Osbourne Park High School... captain and three-year starter in football... played both tight end and defensive end and was named team MVP as a senior... named first-team all-offense by the Washington Post and honorable mention all-metro... threw a personal best 55 feet eight inches in the shot put. Personal: Son of Joe and Bobbie McElfish of Woodbridge,Va.... born January 20, 1980... has one younger brother... hobbies include water sports, hunting and weightlifting. 24
PLAYER PROFILES 81 Justin McElfish Dan McNair Junior WR 5-11 180 Largo, Md. (DeMatha) UR: Expected to earn starting nod at wide receiver... projected as the kick returner. 2000: Appeared in 11 games... missed two games with an injured shoulder... three catches for 37 yards... had 25-yard reception in overtime win at Rhode Island... returned 10 punts for 72 yards... had four tackles on special teams. 1999: Played in eight games primarily on special teams. 1998: Redshirted. High School: Lettered three years in football and one year in basketball at DeMatha Catholic... played both wide receiver and defensive back as a two-year starter... captained football squad as a senior and was named first team all-league at wide out and first team all-prince George County as an all-purpose player. Personal: Son of Joan and Aaron McNair of Largo, Md.... born May 15, 1980... has two younger sisters... hobbies include music, weightlifting and basketball. Receiving Totals 2000 11 3 37 12.3 0 25 1999 8 5-0-5 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 2000 11 3-1-4 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 Total 19 8-1-9 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 89 UR: Returns as Richmond s starting tight end... allconference candidate in 2001. 2000: Second team All-Atlantic 10... appeared in all 13 games... second on team with 13 catches for 194 yards... averaged 14.9 yards per reception... had two catches for 22 yards in opener vs. Bucknell... had two receptions for 27 yards against Massachusetts... had two catches for 25 yards against Delaware... caught season-high three receptions at William & Mary for 70 yards... returned four kickoffs for 26 yards. 1999: Played in 10 games... returned one kickoff for nine yards. 1998: Saw limited action. 1997: Redshirted. High School: Two-year starter at tight end and defensive end... named first team All-Chesmont League and Chesmont Offensive Lineman of the Year... named first team All-Area by the Philadelphia Inquirer and first team All-Delaware County... team captured Class 4-A Pennsylvania State Championship. Personal: Son of Walt and Barbara Millard... one older brother... born July 11, 1978... business administration major. Receiving Totals 2000 13 13 194 14.9 0 39 Kickoff Return Totals 1999 10 1 9 9.0 0 9 2000 13 4 26 6.5 0 12 Total 23 5 35 7.0 0 12 87 Mike Millard Senior TE 6-3 225 Downingtown, Pa. (Downingtown) Mike Millard returns as Richmond s starting tight end. Matt Muench Junior TE 6-3 230 Andover, Mass. (Andover) UR: Adds depth at tight end. 2000: Reserve tight end... appeared in nine games... strong blocker on the offensive line. 1999: Played in one game. 1998: Redshirted. High School: Lettered four years in high school and one year at P.G. Worcester Academy... lettered two years in basketball and three years in track... captained football team as a senior... second team all-conference tight end as a junior. Personal: Son of Stephen and Louise Muench of Andover, Mass.... born July 7, 1978... has two older brothers... brother Steve was an offensive lineman on the University of Richmond football team... hobbies and interests include spending time with family and friends and sports activities. 25
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND FOOTBALL 2001 63 UR: Will compete for time on the highly competitive defensive line. 2000: Redshirted. High School: Lettered three years in football... captain of football team and team MVP... voted to All-City, All-County, All-Area, All- Pigskin teams... MVP of Chester County All-Star Game... member of All- Decade Team... also participated in lacrosse, wrestling and hockey... allleague wrestler. Personal: Son of Rick and Susan Muntz of Malvern, Pa.... born December 3, 1981... has two younger brothers... hobbies include snowboarding... plans to major in business/leadership. 48 Chris Muntz Freshman DL RS 5-11 285 Malvern, Pa. (Malvern Prep) Vinnie Murray Junior P/PK 6-1 210 Larchmont, N.Y. (Fordham Prep) UR: Probable starting punter. 2000: Richmond s #2 punter... averaged 31.4 yards on 21 punts... long punt of 41 yards in win at New Hampshire... placed five punts inside opponent s 20-yard line. 1999: Did not see any action. High School: Lettered four years in soccer, two years in track and one year in football... second team All-City Goalie... McNamara Award winner... silver medalist in Hurdles at 1998 City Championship. Personal: Son of Vincent and Rita Murray... born June 30, 1980... hobbies and interests include golf, music, reading and swimming... has one younger brother and one younger sister... business major. Maurice Newbill 31 Junior DB 5-10 185 King William, Va. (King William) UR: Projected as the starting cornerback opposite Jason Hill. 2000: Appeared in all 13 games with one start... had 25 unassisted tackles and 34 total tackles... had one tackle for loss, four pass breakups and two forced fumbles... started at cornerback at New Hampshire for injured Harold Hill and led squad with 10 tackles... had seven solo stops and two pass breakups vs. the Wildcats... registered five unassisted tackles in win over Massachusetts... recorded four solo tackles and five total stops at Villanova... had three tackles and one tackle for loss against James Madison. 1999: Played in five games... had one assisted tackle. 1998: Redshirted. High School: Lettered four years in football, four years in baseball and one year in basketball at King William High School... played both running back and defensive back... captained football team and was first team All-District, All-Region and All-State... broke school record for career rushing yards with 5,150 and scored a schoolbest 70 touchdowns during his career... rushed for 1,928 yards and 21 touchdowns as a senior... member of National Honor Society and receipient of Richmond Times-Dispatch Student-Athlete Award. Personal: Son of Jerome and Loretta Newbill of Aylett,Va.... born March 14, 1980... has one younger sister... hobbies include reading, playing video games and hunting... business administration major. 1999 5 0-1-1 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 2000 13 25-9-34 1/2 0/0 4 0 2 0 Total 18 25-10-35 1/2 0/0 4 0 2 0 Punting Totals Year No. Yards Avg. Long 2000 21 659 31.4 41 Brandon Neuman 37 Freshman FB RS 5-10 200 Eighty-Four, Pa. (Canon McMillan) UR: Will battle for time at the fullback position... 2000: Redshirted. High School: Lettered three years in football, baseball and wrestling... captained football and received award for academic excellence... led football team in scoring... All-Conference and All-County honors... qualified for states as wrestler and batted.448 as first baseman. Personal: Son of Jim and Susan Neuman of Eighty-Four, Pa.... has three older siblings... born November 1, 1981... hobbies include traveling... plans to major in international affairs. Maurice Newbill 26
PLAYER PROFILES Antoine Newsome 25 Freshman WR RS 6-1 175 Bear, Del. (Caravel Academy) UR: Will battle for time at the wide receiver position. 2000: Redshirted. High School: Lettered four years in football, two in basketball, and one in both track and golf... captained football and basketball teams as a senior... was selected to Blue and Gold All-Star team and received Tim Eschelman Award for defensive play... ran a 10.93 100 meter and long jumped just over 20 feet. Personal: Son of Keith and Chantal Newsome of Bear, Del.... born April 2, 1982... has two younger siblings... hobbies include sports, reading, computer games and music... plans to major in biology. 65 Tom Propst Junior OL 6-2 255 Concord, N.C. (Concord) UR: Adds depth at offensive line. 2000: Reserve on Richmond s offensive line... appeared in one game... played in victory at New Hampshire. 1999: Saw limited action. 1998: Redshirted. High School: Lettered three years in football... was a three-year starter at Concord High School... named first team All-South Piedmont and first team All County as a senior... captained team as a senior. Personal: Son of David Propst and Elizabeth Hurley of Concord, N.C.... born June 4, 1979... has one older sister and one younger brother... hobbies include all outdoor activities, hunting and lifting weights. 82 UR: Proved to be a valuable weapon at wide receiver in 2000... will compete for more playing time this season. 2000: Appeared in 11 games... had three receptions for 127 yards... averaged 42.3 yards per catch... first two receptions were for touchdowns... had 52-yard touchdown catch in second quarter against Delaware that gave Spiders 17-0 lead... named Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week following Delaware game... his second career catch was a 71-yard scoring toss early in the third quarter at New Hampshire that gave the Spiders a 24-0 lead... it tied for the ninth-longest pass play in school history... had a four-yard reception in NCAA Playoff win over Youngstown State... had three tackles on special teams. 1999: Redshirted. High School: Lettered in football and indoor and outdoor track at C.D. Hylton High School... co-captain of football team... named All-District, All-Region and All-State as wide receiver... named All-District and All-Region as defensive back... had 38 catches for 870 yards and eight touchdowns... ran 400 meter time of 47.4. Personal: Son of Boyd and Anita Ouden of Woodbridge, Va.... born May 25, 1981... has one younger sister... hobbies include reading, running and football. Boyd Ouden Sophomore WR 6-1 180 Woodbridge, Va. (C.D. Hylton) Boyd Ouden scored two touchdowns in his first season as a Spider. Receiving Totals 2000 11 3 127 42.3 2 71 2000 11 1-2-3 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 1 UR: Listed as the starting tailback heading into the fall. 2000: Strong offensive weapon... appeared in 12 games with seven starts... third on team in rushing... carried 99 times for 453 yards and three touchdowns... had three receptions for 60 yards and one touchdown... rushed nine times at New Hampshire for 101 yards and two touchdowns... had 10-yard TD run in second quarter and 39-yard scoring jaunt in the third quarter against the Wildcats... had seven carries for 60 yards and a touchdown at Villanova... rushed 11 times for 60 yards in NCAA Playoffs at Montana... had 26-yard reception in overtime win at Rhode Island... had 30-yard touchdown catch in second quarter of win over James Madison. 1999: Played in all 11 games...carried the ball 25 times for 120 yards (4.7 avg.)... returned four kicks for 72 yards (18.0 avg.)... had 189 all-purpose yards... scored two touchdowns, a 36-yard touchdown run against VMI and a 13-yard score against William & Mary... rushed for 80 yards on 11 carries in season opener vs.vmi. 1998: Rushed four times for a total of ten yards as a redshirt freshman... scored first collegiate touchdown on a two-yard run against Delaware... caught two passes for seven yards. 1997: Redshirted. High School: A threeyear starter in football... lettered four years in football and basketball and two years in track... rushed for 3,000 yards and 43 touchdowns during junior and senior campaigns... named first team All-Metro by the Washington Post and Outstanding Prep Player of the Year by the Washington Touchdown Club. Personal: Son of Gerald Purnell and Fran Franklin... born October 24, 1979... has one younger sister... business administration major. J.R. Purnell Senior TB 5-9 200 Rockville, Md. (Georgetown Prep) J.R. Purnell was third on the team in rushing in 2000. 27
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND FOOTBALL 2001 Rushing Totals 1998 8 4 10 2.5 1 5 1999 11 25 117 4.7 2 36 2000 12 99 453 4.6 3 39 Total 31 128 580 4.5 6 39 Receiving Totals 1998 8 2 7 3.5 0 4 1999 11 0 0 0.0 0 0 2000 12 3 60 20.0 1 30 Total 31 5 67 13.4 1 30 56 Ken Ralston Freshman OL 6-4 250 Orefield, Pa. (Northwestern Lehigh) UR: Adds depth to the competitive offensive line. 2000: Redshirted. High School: Lettered three years in baseball and football... received first team All-League, All-Area and All- State lineman awards and was an All-Star in baseball. Personal: Son of Larry and Dianne Ralston of Orefield, Pa.... born Novermber 17, 1981... has three older siblings... hobbies include hunting and fishing. David Pustylnik 51 Senior OL 6-1 290 Brooklyn, N.Y. (Poly Prep) UR: Returns as Richmond s starting center, one of four starters returning on the offensive line... allconference candidate. 2000: Started all 13 games at center for the Spiders... helped set a school record with 2,932 rushing yards during regular season... offense led Atlantic 10 and was 10th in the nation in rushing offense, averaging 266.5 yards per game on the ground... Spider quarterbacks were sacked just eight times, top mark in the conference. 1999: Played in all 11 games. 1997: Redshirted. High School: Captained football and wrestling teams as senior... lettered four years in football and wrestling and three years in lacrosse... named All-Conference and All-City in football and All- Conference, All-State and All-America in wrestling. Personal: Son of Felix and Yelena Pustylnik of Brooklyn, N.Y.... born September 7, 1979... has one younger sister, Sonya... hobbies include sailing, reading and skiing... business administration major. 74 UR: Projected to back up Ken Farrar at the right guard position. 2000: Redshirted. High School: Lettered three years in football and one year in track... second team MCAC offensive tackle two years in a row, named to Heralded 22 and North & South all-star teams... won Scholar- Athlete Award... ninth place in state finals in track. Personal: Son of Arthur and Anita Rayner of Volant, Pa.... born August 5, 1981... has two younger siblings... hobbies include hunting, fishing, and camping... plans to major in physics. 17 Artie Rayner Freshman OL RS 6-3 290 Volant, Pa. (Wilmington Area) Clint Rhodes Junior DB 5-11 175 Marietta, Ga. (Lassiter) UR: Adds depth to the Spiders secondary. 2000: Saw limited action. 1999: Redshirted. High School: Lettered two years in football and track. Personal: Son of Marjorie Rhodes... born June 23, 1980... hobbies and interests include watching movies, spending time with friends, running and martial arts... majoring in rhetoric and communication studies. David Pustylnik is one of four returning starters on the offensive line. Ramon Richeson 18 Junior DB 6-2 210 Williamsburg, Va. (Bruton) UR: Will challenge for the starting spot at cornerback. 2000: Appeared in all 13 games with six starts... seventh on team with 56 total tackles... had 37 unassisted tackles, seven tackles for loss, four quarterback sacks, two interceptions, nine pass breakups, six quarterback hurries, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery... stepped in at strong safety for the injured David Giles... named National Defensive Player of the Week and Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of 28
PLAYER PROFILES the Week for his effort against Maine... led team with eight tackles, including six solo against the Black Bears... had two interceptions, one quarterback sack, one pass breakup and one forced fumble against Maine... his first pickoff stopped Maine s first drive of the game... his sack and forced fumble came when Maine had second-and-goal from Richmond s two with nine minutes left in the game and the Spiders leading 10-6... his second interception came with 6:55 left and Richmond leading 10-6, snagging the pass on the Maine 27 and returning it 11 yards to set up Richmond s final touchdown... had six unassisted tackles and eight total stops in win at William & Mary... had six solo tackles against Delaware. 1999: Played in six games... collected seven tackles, four unassisted. 1998: Redshirted. High School: Played both quarterback and defensive back at Bruton High School in Williamsburg,Va.... MVP of football, basketball and track teams as a senior... captained football, basketball and track teams... on defense, led team in tackles and interceptions... named first team All-District and All-Region at defensive back and first team All-District and second team All-Region at quarterback. Personal: Son of James and Sharon Richeson of Williamsburg, Va.... born March 12, 1980... has two older brothers... hobbies include fishing, swimming, music and collecting sports cards... marketing major. 1999 6 4-3-7 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 2000 13 37-19-56 7/48 4/37 9 2 1 1 Total 19 41-22-63 7/48 4/37 9 2 1 1 9 Cordell Roane Junior WR/QB 5-9 170 Richmond, Va. (Varina) UR: Will compete for playing time on special teams. 2000: Season cut short by injury. 1999: Played in six games before being sidelined for the season with a knee injury... Returned six punts for 87 yards (14.5 avg.)... Averaged 36.2 yards on kickoff returns, tops in I-AA... Led team in kickoff returns with 470 yards on just 13 carries... Scored two touchdowns... Returned a kickoff 90 yards for one score against Delaware... Had a 68-yard punt return for a touchdown versus Rhode Island... Became first Spider in 40 years to return a kickoff and a punt for a touchdown in the same season... Had a career-high game against Delaware returning four kicks for 189 yards...caught one pass for 12 yards. 1998: Redshirted. High School: Lettered three years in football, four years in basketball and one year in track at Varina High School... Captained basketball team for two years and football team for one season... Played quarterback, defensive back and was a return specialist... Named Richmond Times-Dispatch Player of the Year in football after rushing for 764 yards and passing for 654 yards... Named all-group AAA as a punt returner... Averaged 28 points per game during senior season. Personal: Son of Cornell and Chelene Roane of Richmond,VA... Born December 16, 1979... Has one younger sister... Hobbies include bowling,the movies and putt-putt golf... Sociology major. 99 Michael Rogers Freshman DL RS 6-4 270 Bridgewater, Mass. (Cardinal Spellman) UR: Adds depth to the defensive line. 2000: Redshirted. High School: Lettered four years in football and basketball, two years in baseball... captained baseball, basketball and football teams and received All-League and All-Scholastic honors in all three sports... averaged 8.5 tackles and 1.8 sacks. Personal: Son of Barbara Rogers of Bridgewater, Mass.... born on July 29, 1982... hobbies include weightlifting and basketball... plans to major in computer science. 88 UR: Projected as the starting outside linebacker in the fall. 2000: Appeared in 12 games... had eight unassisted tackles and 10 total stops... had two solo tackles and three total tackles in opener against Bucknell. 1999: Played in seven games, missing the remaining four with an ankle injury... made 12 tackles, five unassisted... collected season-high five tackles against Maine. 1998: Played in all 12 games... made 42 tackles with five tackles for loss, two sacks, four quarterback hurries, one pass deflection, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery... had 1.5 sacks against Lehigh... had six tackles against Rutgers... recovered a fumble and returned it for a touchdown at Pennsylvania... had tackles for loss against Delaware, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania. 1997: Redshirted. High School: Named All-Metro, All-Colonial District and All-Central Region... lettered four years in basketball and football... captained football and basketball squads as a senior... selected All-State by Associated Press and in coaches poll... selected Player of the Year by the Richmond Touchdown Club. Personal: Son of Nancy Samuel of Ashland,Va.... born August 24, 1979... one younger brother... hobbies include football, basketball and music... sport science major. 1998 12 14-28-42 5/26 2/31 1 0 1 1 1999 7 5-7-12 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 2000 12 8-2-10 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 Total 31 27-37-64 5/26 2/31 1 0 1 1 42 Ron Samuel Senior LB 6-3 235 Ashland, Va. (Patrick Henry) Ike Sanni Sophomore DE 6-3 245 Gaithersburg, Md. (Bullis) UR: Will see action at defensive end in 2001. 2000: Appeared in 11 games... valuable member of special teams... had one unassisted tackle and three total tackles... had solo tackle in victory at New Hampshire. 1999: Redshirted. High School: Lettered in 29
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND FOOTBALL 2001 basketball and football for three years at Bullis High School... captained football team... named first team All-Private School by The Gazette... named first team All-Independent by the Washington Post and first team All-Area by The Potomac Almanac... invited to play in Chesapeake Classic All-Star Game... varsity MVP as a senior... played on two championship teams in basketball... averaged 15 points and five rebounds per game in basketball... averaged 2.5 sacks and eight tackles per game in football. Personal: Son of Awa and Alfa Sanni of of Gaithersburg, Md.... born March 12, 1981... has one younger sister... hobbies and interests include music, drawing and Playstation. 2000 11 1-2-3 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 James Madison... had two tackles in victory at William & Mary... had two kickoff returns for 19 yards. 1999: Saw limited action. 1998: Redshirted. High School: Lettered three years in football and two years in basketball at St. Joe s Prep... captain and three-year starter... played wide receiver and defensive back in high school and was named first team all-area by both the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News... Athlon Sports listed him as a blue-chip athlete in the Eastern Region... selected to play in Big 33 and Hero All-Star Classic... had nine interceptions as a defensive back. Personal: Son of Merritt and Linda Slade of Philadelphia, Pa.... born January 31, 1980... one older brother...rhetoric and communications studies major. 2000 13 6-6-12 1/1 1/1 0 0 0 0 D. Ahern Schneider 41 UR: Adds depth to the Spiders secondary. 2000: Saw limited action. 1999: Redshirted. High School: Lettered four years in football... lettered one year in basketball, track and tennis... named All-District in football twice... captained football team as a senior... Academic All-State... scholar-athlete. Personal: Son of Ronnie and Pat Martin and Lawrence and Susan Schneider... born March, 10, 1981... two older brothers and three older sisters... hobbies and interests include skydiving, motorcross, boxing, reading and writing poetry. 80 Sophomore DB 5-9 180 St. Francisville, La. (West Feliciana) Jake Schools Freshman WR RS 5-9 150 Montpelier, Va. (Patrick Henry) UR: Adds depth at the wide out position... expected to compete for playing time. 2000: Redshirted. High School: Lettered four years in baseball and one in football and baseball... All-District, All-Region and All-Metro in football and baseball... earned All- Academic honors as well... All-State and honorable mention All-America in baseball... ran a 4.4 40-yard dash and amassed 655 yards, nine touchdowns and 29 catches as a senior. Personal: Son of C.B. and Terry Schools of Montpelier,Va.... born March 26, 1982... has one younger brother... hobbies include playing guitar, baseball, and football. Jermaine Slade 33 Junior LB 6-0 220 Philadelphia, Pa. (St. Joseph s) UR: Will battle for time at the outside linebacker position... will compete on special teams. 2000: Appeared in all 13 games... recorded six unassisted tackles, 12 total stops and one quarterback sack... had two tackles at Virginia... registered two unassisted tackles in win over Massachusetts... had quarterback sack against 2 UR: Expected to compete at the cornerback position. 2000: Appeared in nine games... played in secondary and on special teams... had 10 solo tackles and 16 total stops... had three unassisted tackles and four total stops in win at New Hampshire... recorded three tackles in victory over James Madison... had two unassisted tackles in second round of NCAA Playoffs at Montana. 1999: Redshirted. High School: Team captain of football and track... first team All-League and All- Main Line... named All-City by the Philadelphia Enquirer and Daily News... selected to play in the Hero Bowl Classic... All-League 100 meter champion with a time of 10.6. Personal: Born April 1, 1980... hobbies include woodworking, pottery and piano... has one younger brother and one younger sister... plans to major in pre-med. 2000 9 10-6-16 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 84 Rashad Smith Sophomore DB 5-10 165 Philadelphia, Pa. (Haverford) Josh Spraker Senior DL 6-2 255 Harmony, Pa. (Seneca Valley) UR: Named to the Sports Network preseason All- America second team...candidate for All-America and all-conference honors in 2001... co-captain... returning starter at defensive end. 2000: Second team All-America, first team All-Atlantic 10, first team All-State... started all 13 games at defensive tackle... fourth on team with 80 tackles... second on team with 16 tackles for loss and 6.5 quarterback sacks... led Spiders with 17 quarterback hurries... career-high 13 tackles at Rhode Island with eight unassisted tackles and three tackles for loss... 12 tackles in NCAA Playoff victory against Youngstown State... eight total tackles, three tackles for loss and two sacks against Massachusetts... eight tackles at William & Mary... six tackles at New Hampshire with two quarterback sacks. 1999: Played in 10 games... recorded 53 tackles (34 unassisted)... season-high 10 tackles against James Madison and William & Mary... collected eight tackles at Connecticut... second on team in tackles for loss with 11 for 47 yards... led team in quarterback sacks with six, three 30
PLAYER PROFILES coming against William & Mary... collected one interception, one pass breakup and three quarterback hurries. 1998: Saw no action because of injury. 1997: Redshirted. High School: Captain and twoyear starter, including one year at Grapevine High School in Texas... named first team Butler County Sweet 16... participated in track and basketball... jumped 6 1 in high jump... lettered two years in football and basketball. Personal: Son of Sandra and Perry Spraker of Charlotte, N.C.... born September 22, 1979... has one older brother... hobbies and interests include golf, soccer, basketball, playing Sega and fishing... business administration All-America candidate Josh Spraker major. 1999 10 34-19-53 11/47 6.0/25 2 1 0 1 2000 13 40-40-80 16/62 6.5/48 6 1 2 0 Total 23 74-59-133 27/109 12.5/73 8 2 2 1 Mark Thompson 16 Junior LB 6-2 220 Fayetteville, N.C. (E.E. Smith) UR: One of seven starters returning on defense... projected as the starter at outside linebacker... all-conference candidate... led team last season in tackles. 2000: Third team All-Atlantic 10... started all 13 games at outside linebacker... led Spiders with 96 total tackles and 19 tackles for loss... had 61 unassisted tackles, two quarterback sacks, five quarterback hurries, one pass breakup, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery... led team in tackles in six games... career-high 14 tackles at Rhode Island with 10 unassisted tackles and a quarterback sack... 13 tackles in win at Arkansas State with 10 solo stops and two tackles for loss... 10 tackles and seven unassisted tackles against James Madison, with three tackles for loss and shared on a sack... led Spiders with eight total tackles and two tackles for loss in NCAA Playoffs at Montana... two tackles for loss vs. Bucknell, at Virginia, vs. Maine, at Villanova and vs.youngstown State in I-AA Playoffs. 1999: Saw action in three contests. 1998: Redshirted. High School: Lettered in football two years and track one year at E.E. Smith High School... captain and two-year starter... played both tight end and linebacker... named first team All-Mid South Conference at linebacker... named first team All- Region and first team Scholar- Athlete. Personal: Son of Matthew and Shirley Thompson of Fayetteville, N.C.... born July 21, Mark Thompson 1980... has one older brother... hobbies and interests include hanging out with friends... sport science major. 1999 3 1-0-1 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 2000 13 61-35-96 19/50 2/15 1 0 1 1 Total 16 62-35-97 19/50 2/15 1 0 1 1 3 Ryan Tolhurst Senior WR 6-0 195 Pittsburgh, Pa. (North Allegheny) UR: Returning starter at wide receiver... candidate for all-conference honors... Richmond s top threat at wide receiver. 2000: Member of Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team... started all 13 games at wide receiver... led Spiders with 22 catches for 517 yards and four touchdowns... averaged 23.5 yards per catch... registered three catches against Massachusetts for 119 yards and two touchdowns... had scoring receptions of 69 and 56 yards in the fourth quarter against the Minutemen to help the Spiders to the 31-24 victory... had four catches at New Hampshire for 149 yards... caught three passes against Maine for 87 yards... pulled in game-winning 22-yard pass at William & Mary with 1:38 left on a fourthand-eight play to give the Spiders a 21-18 win... also rushed four times for 44 yards... had 51-yard reverse in NCAA Playoffs at Montana... had four punt returns for 14 yards. 1999: Played in all 11 games... pulled in 17 receptions for 194 yards (14.8 average)... scored first collegiate touchdown vs. Villanova... Also scored touchdown at James Madison...caught three passes for 39 yards at Hofstra... returned three kickoffs for a total of 70 yards... named to the Atlantic 10 All-Academic team. 1998: Played in 10 games as a redshirt freshman... made a total of six catches for 34 yards... caught two passes each against Massachusetts and Rhode Island... also caught passes against William & Mary and Pennsylvania. 1997: Redshirted. High School: Captain and three-year starter... lettered three years in football and four years in track... named first team All-Conference... caught 10 touchdown passes during senior season... named first team All-State in track and finished second in the state 400 meters... best time in the 100 meters was 10.8. Personal: Son of Sue and Fred Tolhurst of Wexford, Pa.... born July 10, 1979... one older brother and one younger brother... hobbies include music and sports... sport science major. Receiving Totals 1998 10 6 34 5.7 0 8 1999 11 17 194 11.4 2 20 2000 13 22 517 23.5 4 69 Total 34 45 745 16.6 6 69 Rushing Totals 2000 13 4 44 11.0 0 51 31
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND FOOTBALL 2001 Ben Von Schuch 78 UR: Will be vying for playing time on the offensive line. 2000: Reserve on the offensive line... appeared in one game... played in Richmond s win at New Hampshire. 1999: Redshirted. High School: Lettered two years in football and three years in track at Clover Hill High School... first team All-District and All-Metro... named All-Academic in Dominion District and Central Region... threw shot put and discus in track... football team co-captain... named a scholar-athlete. Personal: Son of Warren and Wendy Von Schuch of Midlothian, Va.... born September 22, 1980... has one older brother and one younger brother... older brother Matt is a two-year starter at James Madison at strong guard. 59 Randy West Junior OL RS 6-1 240 Richmond, Va. (Meadowbrook/N.C. State) UR: Adds depth to the offensive line... expected to back up David Pustylnik at center. High School: Lettered four years in football and lettered in baseball, wrestling, track and soccer... selected All-District and All-Region while garnering multiple All- Academic honors... led defensive line with 43 tackles and led team with 11 sacks as a senior. Personal: Son of William and Eloise West of Richmond,Va.... born April 20, 1980... has one older brother... hobbies include creating and producing promotional videos and films, lifting weights, and community service through his church. Jonathan Wilfong 32 Sophomore OL 6-3 260 Midlothian, Va. (Clover Hill) Senior DE 6-2 235 Bridgewater, Va. (Turner Ashby) UR: Slated to start at defensive end. 2000: Member of Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team... appeared in all 13 games and started final five contests... moved into starting lineup when David Lewandoski contracted mono... recorded 26 solo tackles and 43 total stops... led team with seven quarterback sacks... had 14 tackles for loss, 10 quarterback hurries, two pass breakups, one fumble recovery and one blocked kick... had season-high seven tackles at Rhode Island, with six unassisted tackles, two quarterback sacks and four tackles for loss... registered six tackles against Massachusetts with one sack and two tackles for loss... had four total tackles and two tackles for loss at William & Mary... had six tackles in NCAA Playoff game at Montana with two tackles for loss. 1999: Played in all 11 games.. seventh on team in tackles with 49... 27 unassisted tackles... collected a season-high eight tackles at Connecticut... recorded six tackles versus VMI... tied for second on squad in tackles for loss with 11... had three tackles for loss against William & Mary... made three sacks... one pass breakup and three quarterback hurries... named to Atlantic 10 All- Academic Team. 1998: Played in 10 games as a redshirt freshman... recorded eight tackles, two each against James Madison and Maine... named to Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team. 1997: Redshirted. High School: Captain and three-year starter on both offense and defense... lettered three years in football and basketball... first team All-District for two years... second team All-Region as a junior and first team as a senior... honorable mention All-State and team most valuable player... started two years in basketball. Personal: Son of Malcolm and Judy Wilfong of Harrisonburg, Va.... born December 24, 1978... one younger brother and one younger sister... hobbies include camping, hunting and weightlifting... majoring in criminal justice. Jonathan Wilfong 1998 10 5-3-8 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 0 1999 11 27-22-49 11/43 3/21 1 0 0 0 2000 13 26-17-43 14/60 7/43 2 0 0 1 Total 34 58-42-100 25/103 10/64 3 0 0 1 12 D Arcy Wills Senior QB 6-2 205 Burke, Va. (Lake Braddock) UR: Will compete for time at the quarterback position. 2000: Appeared in all 13 games with one start... carried the ball 58 times for 310 yards and one touchdown... completed 13 of 26 passes for 251 yards and one touchdown... started at Villanova for injured Sean Gustus... carried 20 times against the Wildcats for 151 yards as the Spiders won 28-18... came off the bench against Maine and scored on a 10-yard run early in the fourth quarter to put Spiders ahead for good... hit Ryan Tolhurst with a 22-yard TD pass with 1:38 left on a fourthand-eight play to give Richmond win at William & Mary... rushed 10 times for 36 yards against the Tribe and completed four of nine passes for 118 yards... carried 14 times for 77 yards in NCAA Playoff win against Youngstown State. 1999: Saw action in four games. 1998: Saw no game action with the Spiders. Air Force Academy: Attended one year and played quarterback... promoted to varsity mid-season. High School: Lettered in football three years, basketball two years and baseball as a senior at Lake Braddock High School... named second team All-Met... honorable mention All-State... Patriot District Player of the Year... selected All- D Arcy Wills 32
PLAYER PROFILES District on offense and defense... named first team All-Region on offense and second team on defense... captained football team in 1995 and 1996 and basketball in 1996. Personal: Son of Frank and Susan Wills of Burke, Va.... born March 12, 1979... has one older sister and one older brother and two younger brothers... majoring in chemistry. Passing Totals Year G Att Cmp Int Yds Pct TD 2000 13 26 13 0 251.500 1 Rushing Totals 2000 13 58 310 5.3 1 24 76 UR: Candidate to start at right tackle in the fall. 2000: Started all 13 games at right tackle... helped set a school record with 2,932 rushing yards during regular season... offense led Atlantic 10 and was 10th in the nation in rushing offense, averaging 266.5 yards per game on the ground... Spider quarterbacks were sacked just eight times, top mark in the conference. 1999: Redshirted. High School: Lettered three years in football... started two years on offensive line... also saw time on defensive line... co-captained football squad... team had combined record of 30-0 during 1997 and 1998 seasons with two state 4A titles... listed as one of top 50 Pennsylvania High School Athletes... USA Today honorable mention All-America... selected to play in Big 33 Classic... named second team All-State by Associated Press. Personal: Son of Ron and Joyce Wilson of Doylestown, Pa.... born December 22, 1980... twin brother Jon and high school teammate David Edwards are also members of Richmond football team... hobbies and interests include weightlifting and playing football. 73 Joe Wilson Sophomore OL 6-3 275 Doylestown, Pa. (Central Bucks West) Jon Wilson Sophomore OL 6-1 250 Doylestown, Pa. (Central Bucks West) UR: Expected to back up Justin McElfish at the left tackle position. 2000: Appeared in two games... saw action in wins at New Hampshire and at William & Mary. 1999: Redshirted. High School: Two-year varsity starter on offensive line... also saw time at tight end and on defensive line... named first team All-League and second team All-Area... selected co-captain as senior... along with twin brother Joe, helped lead high school team to back-to-back state titles in Group 4A and a combined 30-0 record... won Kingsbury Award for Most Valuable Offensive Player at East-West Homecoming Classic. Personal: Son of Ron and Joyce Wilson of Doylestown, Pa.... born December 22, 1980... twin brother Joe and high school teammate David Edwards are members of 2000 Spiders football team... hobbies and interests include weightlifting and playing football. 38 UR: Returns as Richmond s starting defensive end. 2000: Member of Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team... started all 13 games at defensive end... registered 54 total tackles... had 22 unassisted tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 4.5 quarterback sacks, four quarterback hurries, one pass breakup, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery... recorded career-high 10 tackles at Rhode Island, with five unassisted stops, one quarterback sack and three tackles for loss... three solo tackles and six total tackles at Virginia with three tackles for loss... two tackles for loss in opener against Bucknell... six tackles in NCAA Playoff win against Youngstown State with one tackle for loss. 1999: Played in seven games... missed four games due to injury... recorded 23 tackles... collected seasonhigh eight tackles in season opener against VMI... made six tackles against William & Mary... had four tackles for loss and two quarterback sacks... named to Atlantic 10 All-Academic team. 1998: Made 36 tackles, six each against Villanova and James Madison... had two tackles for loss and one quarterback sack... four quarterback hurries... one fumble recovery and one pass breakup... had a tackle for loss against New Hampshire... recovered a fumble and had one tackle for loss against Delaware... had one quarterback sack at Villanova. 1997: Redshirted. High School: Two-way starter at fullback and defensive end... lettered two years in football and one year each in tennis, wrestling and lacrosse... captained football team as senior... named All- Conference and was selected as outstanding Defensive Lineman of the Year... Personal: Son of William and Donna Witham of Dover, Del.... born October 18, 1978... has one younger brother, Greg... hobbies and interests include camping and music. Randy Witham 1998 12 19-17-36 2/6 1.0/8 1 0 0 1 1999 7 14-9-23 4/14 2.0/9 0 0 0 0 2000 13 22-32-54 13/40 4.5/27 1 0 2 1 Total 32 55-58-113 19/60 7.5/44 2 2 0 2 26 Randy Witham Senior DE 6-2 230 Dover, Del. (Dover) Danny Young Freshman RB RS 5-10 185 Federalsburg, Md. (North Caroline) UR: Adds depth to the running back position. 2000: Redshirted. High School: Lettered two years in football and baseball, two in indoor track and basketball... captained football and baseball teams for two years and was All-Conference in both sports for three years... runs a 4.39 40-yard dash and once scored five touchdowns in one game. Personal: Son of Doug and April Young of Federalsburg, Md.... born December 2, 1981... has two younger sisters... hobbies include church activities, snowboarding and movies. 33