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Corey Clark Junior 20 6-0

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Bob Head Senior 22 5-111/2

190 Three Letters ... Frankfort, KY .. . Bob is a returning three-year starter for the Colonels. will serve as defensive cocaptain for 1996 called by secondary coach Dean Hood , "the hardest worker I have ever coached" is an outstanding leader by example was second-team AIIOVC pick in 1994 teammates respect his hustle and desire broke on the ball better in spring practice this year than ever before top outing of 1995 came vs. Western Kent u cky when he had seven tackles , two assists tied for third on team in ' 95 with eight pass deflections had three tackles , one assist, two pass deflections in '96 spring game member of EKU Winners C lub in 1995 coach i ng staff expecting b ig things from Bob in the fall. graduate of Western Hills H igh School.

Career Stats at EKU

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Letters . Thomasville, GA . Corey has more natural talent than anyone in the secondary has come a long way in h is mental approach to the game and manning his position should be a big-time contributor in 1996 one of EKU's top tacklers in big game vs. Murray State last season with six solos had three tackles in '96 spring game tied for team lead in interceptions last season with two joins Chris Guyton , Myron Guyton, Danny Copeland and Jessie Small as former Thomas County Central stars to play at EKU. graduate of Thomas County Central High School.

Career

Chris Guyton .. Senior. 22 . 6-3 1/2 .

188 ... Three Letters . Thomasville, GA . Ch ri s will be a four-year starter for EKU in the secondary en j oyed a v ery consistent spring took charge of making the ca ll s in spring drills showed lots of confidence was more phys ical vs the r u n in spring drills sho ul d have a banner senior season three - year member of EK U W inn ers Club was OVC Defensive Player of t he Week vs Western Kentucky in 1995 with nine tack les and six assists a lso collected 14 stops vs Mo rehead State was first-team A II-OVC pick in 1993 led Co lo nels and was tied for second in OVC that season with five interceptions also led EKU in interceptions as a sophomore (3) and tied for that honor last season (2) tota led 101 h its in 1994 led EKU i n pass de fl ections last season with 14 and was second on team in 1995 in this catetory (12) runs 4.44 40-yd. dash nephew of fo rmer EKU standout and now NFL cornerback Myron Guyton graduate of Thomas County Centra l H igh School.

1995 Totals

Dedric Campbell. Sophomore 20 5-8 167 One Letter North Pole, Alaska Dedric is one of the best "cover men in Colonels' secondary was injured throughout the '96 spring drills did not get chance to have quality work and "reps" that he needed to improve his sk ills will hopefully gain we ight and strength in summer to be ready for '96 season was redshirted in 1994 graduate of Ben Eielson High School.

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Scooter Asel.. Freshman ... 19 ... 6-0 .. 177... No Letters Plano, TX Scooter jumped right into a starting spot in the secondary in spring drills has tons of football savvy had a great spring practice coaching staff looking for even more improvement from him this fall. runs 4 63 40-yard dash was an all-District quarterback and was co-MVP in the state championship game as Plano won the Texas Class 5A Division I state football crown in 1994 Colonel Scholar (3.0+) Presidential Scholar (3.1 +) graduate of Plano Senior High School.

Charles Tinsley Sophomore 21 6-0 208. No Letters Cumberland, KY Charles is a very physical player who loves to hit. did not play football for three years while pursuing a major league baseball career made a lot of progress during the spring should add quality depth in secondary this season graduate of Cumberland High Shoal.

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Billy Wright. Freshman 19 6-1 1/2 185 No Letters . . Louisville, KY . . . Billy gained weight and: became considerably stronger in the off- season like s; contact. has good work habits can help the Colonelson special teams will add depth to secondary. graduate of Trinity High School.

Danny Thomas Junior 20 5-11 1/2 189. Two Letters Winchester, KY Danny was switched from wide receiver to defensive back midway through '96 spring practice could be impact player in secondary immediately only knows one gear overdrive coaching staff likes the way he practices and plays the game runs 4.46 40 -yard dash had 10 receptions for 149 yards and one TD in two seasons as Colonel wideout. had three tackles, two assists in '96 spring game graduate of George Rogers Clark High School.

J. D. Bowling LB 6-2

215 Fr Madison Central High School Richmond , KY J D was a four-year participant for the Indians, including the last three seasons under MC head coach Bill Cronin hono rable mention all-state pick in 1995 was an all - conference and all-county choice last season served as defensive captain four years collected most valuable player award holds school records for most tackles in a career (530), season (170) and games (29) named to Who's Who in Sports enjoys weightlifting, painting and hunting biggest athletic thrill came when he knocked down rival's 300-pound fullback and intercepted a pass to win the game. chose EKU because of the winning atmosphere will major in law enforcement at Eastern.

Michael Brooks DB 6-2

200 Fr Shelby County High School. Shelbyville, KY Michael was a three-year participant in football for coach Tom Becherer and a three-year basketball player at SCHS for coach Gary Kidwell. was first-team all-state defensive selection last season was the Kentucky Network Class 4A Player of the Year over the past two seasons, he accounted for seven defensive touchdowns (five on interception returns and two on fumbles) three-year football and basketball starter. has 4 7 speed as option quarterback, he averaged 10.1 yards per carry, scampering for 1,238 yards in 122 carries and scoring 17 touchdowns named to Lexington Herald Leader 22-best senior Class of the Commonwealth team for 1995 his biggest athletic thrill was competing in 4A state championship game his sophomore year. picked EKU because of the Colonels' coaching staff, winning tradition and proximity to home plans to major in teacher education EKU.

185 Jr. .College of the Desert Junior College Hollywood Hills High School. Davie, FL Robert was a three-sport participant (football , basketball and track) at Hollywood Hills High also played football for coach Steve Dostal at College of the Desert in Palm Desert, CA two-time Defensive Palyer of the Year by the Hallandale Digest. was chosen as Athlete of the Year at Hollywood Hills High his senior year an all-state pick in football and all -conference choice in basketball. second team All-Foothills Conference while playing for College of the Desert enjoys painting and playing video games biggest athletic thrills include winning the three-round high school playoff, the district and regional high school championships two seasons in a row, the Foothill Conference and the Southern California Bowl in junior college selected EKU because of its winning tradition and of its academic offerings will major in teacher education at Eastern.

Robert Bryant DB 6-1

Kenneth Combs .. . LB . . . 6-2 . .. 218 ... Fr... Breathitt County High School. Lost Creek, KY . Kenneth participated in football three years and track four seasons at BCHS nicknamed "Shorty" helped the Bobcats advance from a 1-9 team his freshman season to 15-0 state champs his senior year. served as captain in 1995 third-team all-state pick by the Lexington Herald-Leader and Courier-Journal. first-team All Mountain had 1, 100 yards of all-purpose yardage as senior had 105 solo tackles, 94 assists, five interceptions , 1O sacks and four fumble recoveries last season was hurdler and threw shot and discus in track also had career marks at BCHS of 1,854 yards rushing, 562 receiving yards and 34 touchdowns enjoys weightlifting, fishing, hunting , boating and camping biggest athletic thrill was being part of the first state championship in any sport at Breathitt County member of National Honor Society picked EKU because of getting a shot at anot her championship, the winning tradition, coach Roy Kidd, his staff and players and his family and friends will have an opportunity to watch him play will major in physical education at Eastern.

Waylon Chapman QB 6-3

195 Fr Breathitt County High School Noctor, KY Waylon played three seasons of football at BCHS for coach Mike Holcomb and two years of basketball for Bobcats coach Roscoe Denny first-team all-state pick of the Lexington HeraldLeader and third-team all-state choice of The CourierJournal. his passing led Breathitt County back from a 2820 deficit in the closing minutes of regulation to force overtime in state AA championship game vs FranklinSimpson his 16-yard scoring toss on fourth down in the state finals capped a 42-35 comeback victory and an undefeated season Mr Football Finalist. 1995 Class AA Player of the Year Big Dipper Sports All-Mountain Senior Team Most Valuable Player in the 1994 and 1995 Honey Bowls member of Kentucky high school all-star football team set Breathitt County single season school records for passes attempted (281 ), completed (161 ), touchdown passes (30) and yards passing (3,113) had career school records of 6,023 yards passing and 68 touchdown passes biggest athletic thrill was winning the CCA football championship listed in Who's Who of America enjoys fishing, hunting, camping and fourwheeling chose Eastern because of coaching staff and his academic program plans to major in law enforcement atEKU.

Corey Crume TB • 6-1

215 Fr• Marion County High School Lebanon, KY Corey played four years of football at MCHS for coach Mike Griffiths, former graduate assistant at EKU also ran track and played basketball at Marion County as a senior in 1994, he picked up 1,964 yards rushing in 264 carries, while socring 37 touchdowns signed with University of Louisville out of high school and was redshirted last season had career rushing marks of 3,563 yards on 342 carries and 53 TD's was all-district and all-state pick his senior year, while being named among nation's best 100 players was a two-year all-state selection in track as long jumper enjoys listening to music and playing video games was three-time Academic All-State choice and president of the Afro-American Club in high school chose Eastern because of the great football tradition, the chance to get a quality education and family history

250 Fr South Miami Senior High School Miami, FL. Lewis played three years of high school football in Florida , including last season for coach Charles Yanda at South Miami. also won Most Valuable Track Athlete in 1995 in field events captain third-team all-county. was all-conference center was regional qualifier in shot put. Most Valuable Lineman award ranked 31st top collegiate prospect i n Dade County last year by Miami Herald. hobbies include weightligting, playing football and dabbling in electronics ranked in the top 20 percent of his senior class with 3.033 GPA biggest thrills in athletics have been making a "pancake" block and recovering muffed punts on special teams liked EKU because of the winning tradition, great coaching staff and academic opportunities offered

Lewis Diaz C/LS 6-2

Sturdie Downs DB 5-10 180 Fr Hahnville High School. Luling, LA Sturdie played four seasons (1991-94) at Hahnville High for coach Darren Barbi e r. was three-time all-district and all-metro choice his sophomore through senior seasons as HHS won t he 5A state title in 1992 and 1994 was also second team all-district as a freshman in 1991 as HHS won state crown totaled 95 tackles and four interceptions as senior did not participate in football in 1995 hobbies include playing basketball, running and fishing was listed in Who's Who Among High School Students will major in computer science at EKU this fall biggest athletic thrills included winning three state football championships and playing in the Superdome picked EKU because of the academic opportunities offered and the great football tradition.

Robert Gail. OT 6-6 290 Fr Friendswood High School. .. Friendswood, TX ... Robert was a first-team all - district and all-county choice for coach Steve Vanmeter at Friendswood High honorable mention all -State choice threeyear participant i n football at FHS interests include writing short stories, golfing and playing football. was born in Saudi Arabia and has traveled extensively through Turkey, Greece, Sri-Lanka, Italy, Germany , Poland,Africaand Cyprus biggest athletic thrill was being part of first FHS team in 23 years that advanced to playoff round action was impressed with EKU coaches , the total football program , small town setting and the friendliness and the togetherness of the Colonel football team will major in English at Eastern.

Josh Hunter C/OG 6- 21/2 263 Fr Southeast High School. Bradenton, FL. Josh was a four-year, threesport (football , track , wrestling) participant at Southeast High was three-time all-area, all-state and all-reg ion player for coach Paul Meatchle all-area pick in wrestling being part of two state championship football teams has been his biggest athletic thrill. totaled 35 pancake blocks hobbies include weightlifting and playing video games ranked 31st out of senior class of 385 chose Eastern because of its outstanding football tradition

Deven Jackson DE 6-3 240 Fr Tates Creek High School. Lexington, KY Deven participated in football , basketball and track at Tates Creek was all-city pick and captain in football for coach Joe Ruddell third - team Courier Journal all-state pick Most Valuable Offensive Lineman was part of back-to-back city champion teams at Tates Creek enjoys listen i ng to music and working with computers his biggest athletic thrill was his first sack liked EKU because of closeness to home , smaller campus and that Eastern coaches had shown the most interest in him will major in computer information systems at EKU.

Jason Muchow.. . DT ... 6-1 ... 265 ... Fr... Merritt Island High School. Merritt Island, FL. Jason played football and wrestled three seasons at MIHS was All-Space Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 1995 for coach Gerald Odom 1995 first -team AII-SCC , All-Central Florida and SA all-state 1996 North -South All-Star Game part of '95 MIHS district championship s quad team captain likes to hunt , fish , camp and work on old automobiles won Most Athletic Award at Merritt Island High. playing against UCF starting quarterback Daunte Culpepper in the 1994 state semifinals and sacking him solo liked the Eastern coaching staff and the 'down home' feeling at EKU

Kris Nevels . .. DB ... 5-10 ... 160... Fr... Simon Kenton High School. Florence, KY Kris participated in football , track and basketball at Simon Kenton was football team captain for coach Chris Wilertz as junior and senior was Defensive Back of the Year as sophomore and junior team's Best Runningback and all-conference team as a junior Northern Kentucky All -Star Te a m Man of Simon Kenton Award Senior Superlative Award Most Athletic Award biggest athletic thrill was to be a sophomore member of first Simon Kenton football team in school history to make it to playoffs and win a playoff game finished in first place in 400-meter run atthe regional track meet. interests include weightlifting , playing basketball , running, listening to music and modeling was impressed with the coaching staff at EKU and likes the proximity of campus to home

Brett O'Buck OT 6-4 270 Fr Pope High School. .Roswell, GA. .Brett played three seasons of football for coach Bob Lord and competed four years in track at Pope High was an all-conference player his junior and senior years honorable mention All-State in football. won Pope's Unsung Hero award led Pope to best record (8-2) and the state playoffs for the first time in school history enjoys hobbies of fishing , eating and weightlifting biggest athletic thrill was to beat Milton High School hisjunioryear, winning on a two-point conversion with just 15 seconds to go after being down 14 points at halftime chose EKU because "Eastern hardly ever loses and I don 't like to lose" will major in physical education this fall at Eastern

Austin Maddox KIP 6-1

190 Fr Owensboro High School. Owensboro, KY Austin was a four-year football letterman for coach Gerald Poynter and three-year letterwinner in soccer for coach Dale Poole at OHS was a 1995 honorable mention all-state kicker by the Courier-Journal. all-city kicker last season tied Owensboro High's record for longest field goal (47 yards) was 6-11 in field goal tries last year, including a 43 and 47yarder had 45 punts for 38 6 yard average with four punts downed inside the 1o yard line and three punts downed inside the five-yard line made 20-23 extra points 22 of 37 kickoffs went into the endzone also enjoys playing basketball and golf and watching ice hockey was an honorable mention academic all-state selection in high school. chose EKU because of scholarship offer and opportunity to participate as a freshman

Marshall Presley DT 6-4 260 Lakeside High School. Atlanta, GA Marshall was a four-year football participant at LHS for coach Phil Lindsey also competed in wrestling in 1994 at Lakeside all-state pick last season when he was chosen to play for the Georgia-Florida high school all-star football game was an ail-county selection his junior and senior seasons team captain in 1995 selected Most Valuable Offensive Lineman at Lakeside for five straight seasons (8th grade-senior year) collected 60 tackles , two caused fumbles , six sacks and three tackles for loss in 1995 enjoys playing basketball and reading as hobbies plans to major in physical education at EKU biggest athletic thrill came his junior season when he totaled 15 tackles , two tackles for loss, three sacks and graded out more than 97 percent effective against Tucker High School. picked EKU because of the unity between the players when he visited campus.

Adam Rader LB 6-0 200 Fr St. Francis DeSales High School. Westerville, OH Adam was a two-sport (football, track) participant at DeSales , playing football for coach Bob Jacoby first-team all-state pick in football all-league choice in track and football. Division II Defensive Player of the Year. enjoys sports of all types , weightlifting and playing sega biggest athletic thrill came his junior year when he had two sacks in front of 15,000 people in a game won by DeSales , 41-6, over archrival Watterson came to Eastern because of the EKU coaching staff, players and "their desire to win".

Donny Meyer DT 6-3

245 Fr St. Xavier High School. Louisville, KY Donny played three seasons of football at St. X for coach Mike Glaser was a first-team alldistrict and Courier-Journal honorable mention all-state pick last season enjoys fishing, playing basketball and being around friends his father, Donald, Sr., ran track atTeneessee Tech before transferring to Bellarmine College to complete his degree biggest athletic thrill was winning the 4A state championship last year. picked Eastern because of the family atmosphere

Dwane Tauiliili. DE 6-5 240 Jr Kings River College Roosevelt High School Fresno, CA .Dwane comes to Eastern from Kings River College in Reedley (CA) played two seasons of high school football at RHS for coach Kevin Johns selected Eastern because of the environment surrounding the University and its distance from home will major in business at Eastern this fall