UCF KNIGHTS
KAMAR AIKEN
JUNIOR • WIDE RECEIVER • 6-2/213 • MIAMI, FLA./CHAMINADE-MADONNA SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Had a catch in seven of the nine games played • Second on the team in catches (20) and yards (244) • Led team with five recep�ons for 58 yards and a touchdown vs. UTEP (Sept. 27) • Grabbed an eight-yard recep�on in win vs. SMU (Oct. 4) • Con�nued 11-game catch streak with 15-yard recep�on against Miami (Oct. 11) • Totaled four catches for 29 yards vs. East Carolina (Nov. 2) • Recorded his best game of the season with five recep�ons for 63 yards vs. Southern Miss (Nov. 08) • Had season-long 39-yard recep�on vs. Memphis (Nov. 22) • Added one recep�on for 15 yards vs. UAB (Nov. 29) TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Set UCF freshman receiving records for catches (33), yards (584) and touchdowns (5) • Started the season-opener at NC State (Sept. 1), becoming the first true freshman to start at wide receiver for the Knights since Rocky Ross in the inaugural C-USA Championship game in 2005 • Had one catch for four yards in the 25-23 victory over the Wolfpack • Led UCF’s receivers with four catches for 49 yards against Texas (Sept. 15) • Caught first touchdown pass, a seven-yard strike from Kyle Israel, that brought UCF to within three points at 35-32 vs. the Longhorns • Against Memphis (Sept. 22), recorded the first 100-yard receiving game of his career and his 131 receiving yards were the most by a UCF freshman since the team moved up to the NCAA Bowl Subdivision in 1996 • Finished the game vs. the Tigers with four catches, and caught a 72-yard TD pass, which �ed for the 10th longest in school history • Corralled a 31-yard pass from Israel that set up a second-quarter touchdown vs. Louisiana (Sept. 29) • Broke out for eight catches and 122 yards at East Carolina (Oct. 6), including hauling in a 21-yard scoring strike from Israel in the first quarter • Against ECU, joined teammate A.J. Guyton as the first true freshmen duo to haul in touchdown passes in the same game since the Knights made the move to the Football Bowl Subdivision in 1996 • Pulled in a 10-yard recep�on in the win against Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Amassed a game-high 55 yards on three recep�ons at Southern Miss, highlighted by an 8-yard scoring strike in the third quarter • Recorded a 16-yard recep�on vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) • Posted two catches for 16 yards at UAB (Nov. 10) • Amassed 48 yards on four recep�ons in a win at SMU (Nov. 17), highlighted by a 15-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter • Totaled 60 yards on a pair of recep�ons in the win over UTEP (Nov. 24) • Had one catch for 32 yards in the C-USA Championship victory over Tulsa (Dec. 1) • Registered a 10-yard recep�on vs. Mississippi State in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl (Dec. 29)
• Had 26 catches for 700-plus yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior along with 68 tackles and three intercep�ons on defense • Ranked as the 51st best prospect in the state of Florida by the Orlando Sen�nel, the 67th best ‘athlete’ in the na�on by Rivals.com, the 72nd best wide receiver prospect in the na�on by Scout.com and ranked No. 110 na�onally on The ESPN 150 • Listed in the Florida Top 100 by Rivals.com in both football and basketball • On the hardwood, also earned all-county and all-state accolades • Also recruited by Florida State, Minnesota, North Carolina State and South Carolina PERSONAL • Aiken is the son of Juliet Wint • Majoring in criminal jus�ce
HIGH SCHOOL • Le�ered two years in football for Mark Guandolo at Chaminade-Madonna High School • Earned Class 2A All-State honors as a defensive back by the Florida Sports Writers Associa�on as a senior • Made 60 tackles and five intercep�ons, including a 95-yard school record return for a touchdown • Also combined for 15 touchdowns and 1,000 yards rushing and receiving on offense • Earned Miami Herald All-Broward County first-team honors as a defensive back as a junior and senior
CAREER STATISTICS
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YEAR 2007 2008 TOTALS
G 14 9 23
REC 33 20 53
YDS 584 244 828
AVG 17.7 12.2 15.6
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TD 5 1 6
LG 72 39 72
CHAD ALEXANDER
FOOTBALL
RS SOPHOMORE • LINEBACKER • 6-2/218 • LAKE WALES, FLA./LAKE WALES SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Played in six games and recorded two tackles on special teams TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Spent the season working with the scout team offense as a wide receiver
#15
PERSONAL • Alexander is the son of Donald and Gloria Alexander • Majoring in sports and fitness
HIGH SCHOOL • Earned two le�ers in football playing for Rod Shafer at Lake Wales High School • His senior season was cut short by an injury that occurred in the fourth game of the season • Led team with 10 catches and two touchdowns in a run-oriented offense his junior season • A standout in track and field as a sprinter, anchored the state qualifying 4x100meter relay team and also reached the finals in the 200-meter dash as a junior • Also received interest from Auburn, Louisville and Mississippi
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#22
EMERY ALLEN
SENIOR • CORNERBACK • 5-9/182 • MILTON, FLA./MILTON JUNIOR SEASON (2008) • Played in nine games, racking up 18 tackles, two sacks, a pass break-up and a forced fumble • Recorded three tackles as well as first career sack vs. SMU (Oct. 4) • Had two tackles and a forced fumble vs. Tulsa (Oct. 26) • Recorded three tackles and a sack vs. Southern Miss (Nov. 8) SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) • Totaled 118 yards on five kickoff returns, and had seven solo tackles from his star�ng cornerback spot at NC State (Sept. 1) • Accumulated 116 yards on just four kickoff returns vs. Texas (Sept. 15), including a long of 32 yards in the second quarter • Finished the Memphis game (Sept. 22) with one kickoff return for 14 yards and one solo tackle • Added three kickoff returns for 63 yards and had two tackles against Louisiana (Sept. 29) • Saw �me against USF (Oct. 13), vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) and at Southern Miss (Oct. 28) • Saw game ac�on as a reserve defensive back vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) at UAB (Nov. 10), at SMU (Nov. 17), vs. UTEP (Nov. 24) and vs. Tulsa in the C-USA Championship Game (Dec. 1) • Posted an assisted tackle in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl (Dec. 29)
HIGH SCHOOL • Four-year le�erman at Milton High School for head coach Mike McMillion • First-Team Class 4A all-state performer according to the Florida Sports Writers Associa�on • Three-year starter for Milton and was a captain as a senior • All-around threat who excelled both offensively and defensively • 612 yards of total offense, including 384 on the ground and three touchdowns his senior season • 58 total tackles, including 30 solo stops on defense • Blocked two field goals in a high school all-star game • Le�ered three years in track in high school PERSONAL • Allen is the son of Greg and Mary Allen • Father Greg was a former standout running back at Florida State • Majoring in interdisciplinary studies
TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • Made two starts at cornerback as a true freshman and appeared in nine games • Finished campaign with 26 total tackles, including 19 solo stops • Registered two tackles and a pass break-up in his first-career start against USF (Sept. 9) • Had six tackles in his other start against Southern Miss (Sept. 26) • Posted a career-high seven tackles at Memphis (Nov. 11), including a tackle for a loss • Preserved the win against the Tigers with a pass break-up on a fourth-down play during a poten�al game-winning drive in the game’s final minutes • Played on several special team units and also returned kicks in the final two games of the season • Had a season long 37-yard return against Tulane (Nov. 18)
CAREER STATISTICS
68
YEAR 2006 2007 2008 TOTALS
G 9 14 9 32
TKL 19 10 11 40
AST 7 1 7 15
TOTAL SACK 26 0.0 11 0.0 18 2.0 55 2.0
TFL 2.0 0.0 0.0 2.0
PBU 2 1 1 4
INT 0 0 0 0
FOOTBALL
#21
DARIN BALDWIN
JUNIOR • CORNERBACK • 5-11/197 • HOMESTEAD, FLA./SOUTH DADE SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Appeared in all 12 games • Ranked third on the team in kick return average, just under 20 yards a return • Registered three tackles and a 22-yard kick return vs. USF (Sept. 6) • Made three tackles vs. Boston College (Sept. 20) • Had a very busy day vs. UTEP (Sept. 27) assis�ng in two tackles, crea�ng two pass break-ups, and made three kick returns totaling 53 yards including a career long 29-yard dash • Added four tackles and a pass break-up, as well as a 22-yard kick return vs. SMU (Oct. 4) • Totaled three tackles vs. Miami (Oct. 11) • Returned three kicks vs. Tulsa (Oct. 26) amassing a season-best 56 all purpose yards TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • In first collegiate game, registered two tackles and a pass break-up, while returning one kickoff for 42 yards at NC State (Sept. 1) • Racked up 67 yards on three kickoff returns, and also had six tackles and one pass break-up vs. Texas (Sept. 15) • In a win vs. Memphis (Sept. 22), totaled three tackles, including one for a loss of four yards, as well as a pass break-up • Also returned a kick for 20 yards against the Tigers • Added a solo tackle in a win against Louisiana (Sept. 29) • Ran back three kickoffs for 37 yards at East Carolina (Oct. 6) • Became the first Knight since 2004 to return an intercep�on for a touchdown when he ran back a pick in the fourth quarter for 37 yards and six points vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) • Also had one tackle in the win over the Herd • Collected four tackles with one sack in a victory at SMU (Nov. 17) • Saw �me as a nickel back vs. UTEP (Nov. 24), vs. Tulsa (Dec. 1) and in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29)
HIGH SCHOOL • Earned three le�ers playing football under Don Drinkhahn at South Dade High School • Named first team all-state by the Florida Sports Writers Associa�on a�er making 40 tackles, picking off five passes and returning three kickoffs for touchdowns as a senior • Earned second-team All-Dade County honors as a junior • Was the 28th ranked cornerback recruit in the na�on by Scout.com in the class of 2005 • Did not play organized football in 2006 • Also an all-state and all-county performer in wrestling; finished runner-up at the state championship as a junior and senior • Also recruited by Florida, Florida State, Miami (Fla.) and Arizona State PERSONAL • Baldwin is the son of Darin Baldwin, Sr., and Jackie McCall • Majoring in criminal jus�ce
CAREER STATISTICS YEAR 2007 2008 TOTALS
G 11 12 23
TKL 14 8 22
AST 3 4 7
TOTAL SACK 17 1.0 12 0.0 29 1.0
TFL 4.0 0.0 4.0
PBU 3 4 7
INT 1 0 1
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#23
JUSTIN BODDIE
JUNIOR • CORNERBACK • 6-2/190 • ATLANTA, GA./NORTH ATLANTA SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Saw first ac�on of the season vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30) • Had a season best four total tackles vs. USF (Sept. 6) • Assisted in a tackle at UTEP (Sept. 27) • Added a tackle in win vs. SMU (Oct. 4) • Made two solo tackles and an assisted tackle vs. Miami (Oct. 11) • Appeared in win vs. Memphis (Nov. 22), accumula�ng a tackle TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Saw first ac�on of 2007 at USF (Oct. 13) • Appeared in the Tulsa game (Oct. 20) • Hauled in first collegiate intercep�on at Southern Miss (Oct. 28), and also had four total tackles in the win • Became the first true freshmen since 2005 to post an intercep�on in consecu�ve games when he notched a pick vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) • Also had two tackles vs. the Herd • Notched five tackles in the win at UAB (Nov. 10) • Posted three takedowns to help UCF defeat SMU (Nov. 17), then added three more in the win over UTEP (Nov. 24) • Appeared in the victory over Tulsa in the C-USA Championship Game (Dec. 1)
HIGH SCHOOL • Le�ered all four years and served as team captain his senior season for Allen Si�erle at North Atlanta High School • Earned team MVP honors a�er passing for more than 700 yards and rushing for 682 yards his senior season • Combined for 22 touchdowns his last year, including one kickoff return and two punt returns • As a junior, passed for more than 1,800 yards and 20 touchdowns • Earned three le�ers in track and field and one in baseball • Also received interest from East Carolina, Miami (Ohio) and Middle Tennessee PERSONAL • Boddie is the son of Derrick and Melissa Boddie • Majoring in sports and fitness
CAREER STATISTICS
70
YEAR 2007 2008 TOTALS
G 9 9 18
TKL 15 6 21
AST 5 4 9
TOTAL SACK 20 0.0 10 0.0 30 0.0
TFL 0.0 0.0 0.0
PBU 0 0 0
INT 2 0 2
IAN BUSTILLO
RS SENIOR • OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-2/301 • MIAMI, FLA./KILLIAN JUNIOR SEASON (2008) • Saw ac�on in eight games on the offensive line, making seven starts SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) • Saw ac�on at guard in the 56-20 victory over Memphis REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • Saw ac�on as a reserve guard in three games • Made his Knights’ debut in the season-opening win against Villanova (Sept. 2) • Also played against Pi� (Oct. 13) and Houston (Oct. 28) TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) • A scholarship recruit, Bus�llo sat out as a redshirt in his first season
FOOTBALL
#73
HIGH SCHOOL • Class 6A first team all-state offensive line selec�on at Killian High School in Miami • Coached by Billy Rolle • All-Dade County honoree • Member of the state championship 6A team at Killian • Par�cipated in the Florida-California Bowl and the All-American Classic in Louisiana • Florida top 100 player • Named to Max Emfinger’s top 50 players in the state of Florida (No. 37) • Recorded 134 pancake blocks his senior season • Did not allow a sack in three years as a starter • Had 78 pancake blocks his junior campaign • Named the No. 23 prospect in Dade County • Four-year le�erwinner in football • Also le�ered one season in baseball PERSONAL • Bus�llo is the son of Pedro and Elena Bus�llo • Majoring in hospitality management
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MIKE BUXTON
RS JUNIOR • OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-8/309 • BONITA SPRINGS, FLA./ESTERO SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Saw ac�on in 12 games on the offensive line REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Made his collegiate debut in a reserve role during the 56-20 victory over Memphis (Sept. 22) • Saw ac�on in four games on the offensive line
#75
TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • A scholarship recruit, Buxton redshirted while prac�cing as a tackle for the offensive scout team HIGH SCHOOL • Three-year le�erman at Estero High School for head coach Brian Jones • All-conference and all-county selec�on • Graded out above 90 percent on the offensive line both as a junior and senior • 95 career pancake blocks • Also le�ered two seasons in basketball and two in track and field PERSONAL • Buxton is the son of George and Wendy Key Buxton • Majoring in interpersonal organiza�onal communica�on
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FOOTBALL
#4
ROB CALABRESE
SOPHOMORE • QUARTERBACK • 6-2/213 • ISLIP TERRACE, N.Y./EAST ISLIP TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Led the team in passing yards (664), comple�ons (65), touchdown passes (7) and pass a�empts (165) • Saw first college ac�on vs. Boston College (Sept. 20), going 4-for-8 passing totaling 37 yards • Started first-career game vs. UTEP (Sept. 27), accoun�ng for 167 yards passing; completed 13 of his 31 pass a�empts and threw his first collegiate touchdown, a 7-yard strike to Kamar Aiken • Also led the team in rushing with 86 yards on 11 a�empts against the Miners • Started vs SMU (Oct. 4), throwing for 32 yards on five for nine passing • Also had 12 rushing yards on seven runs and scored his first career rushing touchdown vs. the Mustangs • Threw for 74 yards vs. Miami (Oct. 11), and added 25 yards rushing • Completed over 50 percent of his passes vs. Tulsa (Oct. 26), finishing 8-for-15 with 124 yards • Posted his first mul�-score game, throwing two touchdowns vs. the Golden Hurricane as well • Connected for 141 yards and one touchdown vs. Southern Miss (Nov. 8) • Threw a touchdown vs. Marshall (Nov. 15) • Finished with 54 yards and two scores vs. Memphis (Nov. 22)
HIGH SCHOOL • Earned three le�ers for head coach Sal Ciampi, Jr., at East Islip • Earned the Boomer Esiason Award as Suffolk County’s top quarterback as a junior and senior • A three-year starter at quarterback, broke Esiason’s East Islip school records for career passing yardage (3,992) and touchdowns (34) • Earned fourth-team Class AA All-State honors as a senior a�er leading the school to a perfect 11-0 record and the Long Island Championship • As a senior, passed for 1,332 yards and 14 touchdowns and also rushed for 798 yards and 10 scores • On defense, collected 41 tackles and picked off four passes • As an all-county honoree during his junior season, passed for 1,514 yards and 14 touchdowns and rushed for 444 yards and eight touchdowns • Earned all-league honors as a sophomore a�er passing for 1,333 yards and 12 touchdowns • Ranked as the No. 6 prospect overall in the state of New York by Rivals.com and the 15th best prospect in the state by Scout.com • Also recruited by Colorado, Connec�cut, Maryland, Syracuse and Temple PERSONAL • Calabrese is the son of Robert and Denise Calabrese • A sports and fitness major
CAREER STATISTICS PASSING YEAR 2008 TOTALS RUSHING YEAR 2008 TOTALS
G 9 9
ATT 165 165
COMP 65 65
INT 5 5
PCT 39.4 39.4
YDS 664 664
G 9 9
ATT 85 85
YDS 108 108
AVG 1.3 1.3
TD 1 1
LG 30 30
TD 7 7
LG 62 62
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#16
NICK CATTOI
SOPHOMORE • PLACEKICKER • 6-5/210 • TAMPA, FLA./GAITHER TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Saw his first ac�on vs. USF (Sept. 6), hi�ng a 38-yard field goal • Also went 3-for-3 on PAT’s vs. the Bulls • Went 3-for-4 vs. Marshall (Nov. 15) with a long of 27 yards, as well as knocking in three out of three PAT a�empts
PERSONAL • Ca�oi is the son of Terry and Jean Ca�oi • Majoring in civil engineering
HIGH SCHOOL • Played for Gaither High School • Notched a 50-yarder during a senior year in which he went 8-for-12 on field-goal a�empts and 31-for-33 on extra points • Was a Hillsborough County first-team and All-Florida third-team honoree as a senior • Finished 7-for-11 and 27-for-29 on extra points, earning Hillsborough County first team accolades in 2006 • Helped team to the district �tle in 2007 • Also le�ered in tennis and soccer
CAREER STATISTICS YEAR 2008 TOTALS 74
G 5 5
FG 4�6 4�6
PCT 66.7 66.7
LG 38 38
PAT 9�10 9�10
FOOTBALL
#41
BLAKE CLINGAN
JUNIOR • PUNTER • 6-3/229 • CORAL SPRINGS, FLA./CORAL SPRINGS SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Named Preseason All-Conference USA Third Team • Punted in all 12 games, averaging a shade over 40 yards a punt • Punted three �mes with an average of 38.3 vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30) with two landing inside the 20-yard line • Booted it nine �mes vs. USF (Sept. 6) averaging 41 yards per punt and placing four nicely within the 20-yard line • Had six punts vs. Boston College (Sept. 20) landing more than 60 percent of them within the 20 • Averaged nearly 43 yards a punt vs. UTEP (Sept. 27), including a career-long 59-yard bomb • Punted seven �mes for a 42.3 yard average vs. SMU (Oct. 4) • Boomed two 50-plus-yard punts vs. Miami (Oct. 11) • Averaged 40.1 yards on nine punts vs. East Carolina • Landed four punts within the 20 and a posted a season-high average of 43.8 yards a punt vs. Southern Miss • Punted seven �mes for 293 yards (41.9 ypp) vs. Marshall (Nov. 15) • Posted an impressive 43.2 ypp vs. Memphis (Nov. 22) • Punted six �mes including a 54-yarder vs. UAB (Nov. 29) TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Became the first true freshman to punt in a game for the Knights since the 1998 season, racking up seven punts for 305 yards (43.6 average) at NC State (Sept. 1) • First punt vs. the Wolfpack went for 48 yards in the opening quarter, then added a 52-yarder later in the game • Racked up seven punts for 325 yards, an average of 46.4 yards per a�empt, against No. 6 Texas (Sept. 15) • Of his seven punts vs. the Longhorns, two ventured inside the 20 while the longest a�empt went for 53 yards • Had just one punt vs. Memphis (Sept. 22), boo�ng his lone kick for 52 yards and inside the 20
• Notched a 40.0 yard average on three kicks at East Carolina (Oct. 6) • Punted 11 �mes for 463 yards and a 42.1 average at USF (Oct. 13), including bel�ng three punts inside the 20 • Placed three of five punts vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) inside the 20, and finished with a 34.4 yard average per punt • Had a 40.0 yard average on three punts at Southern Miss (Oct. 28) • Posted a 37.0 average on four punts vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) • Punted four �mes for a 33.2 average at UAB (Nov. 10) • Recorded a 33.7 average on three punts, with one inside the 20 at SMU (Nov. 17) • Averaged 41.0 yards on two punts, highlighted by one inside the 20, vs. UTEP (Nov. 24) • Punted three �mes for 126 yards (42.0 ypp) in the C-USA Championship Game vs. Tulsa (Dec.1) • Boomed a season-long 55-yard punt in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29) • Finished the contest vs. the Bulldogs with six punts for an average of 42.8 yards and landed two punts inside the 20 HIGH SCHOOL • Le�ered in two seasons for coach Ray Gould at Coral Springs High School • Signed to punt in college, Clingan also saw �me at quarterback, wide receiver and �ght end on the prep level • Averaged 41.0 yards a punt as a junior and 47.0 yards as a senior • Had three punts of 70 yards in his last season and also pinned eight punts inside the 20 • Ranked as the No. 3 pun�ng prospect in the na�on by Scout.com • Named second team All-Broward County as a punter by the South Florida SunSen�nel and honorable men�on All-Broward County as a punter by the Miami Herald PERSONAL • Clingan is the son of Rick and Jamie Clingan • Majoring in sports and fitness
CAREER STATISTICS YEAR 2007 2008 TOTALS
G 13 12 25
NO 59 88 147
YDS 2,404 3,560 5,964
AVG 40.7 40.5 40.6
I20 14 27 41
LG 55 59 59
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BRANDON DAVIS
SOPHOMORE • RUNNING BACK • 5-9/194 • SUWANEE, GA./PEACHTREE RIDGE TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Averaged 10-plus all-purpose yards per game • Played in his first collegiate contest as a Knight vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30) with two rushes for seven yards • Rushed for five yards and caught his first-career recep�on vs. Boston College (Sept. 20) • Posted an impressive 41-yard rushing performance vs. UTEP (Sept. 27) including a season-long 37-yard scamper • Ran for 15 yards vs. Tulsa (Oct. 26) • Received 10 rushing carries vs. Memphis (Nov. 22) HIGH SCHOOL • Earned four le�ers at Peachtree Ridge High School • Owns the school’s all-�me record for rushing yards with more than 5,000 in his career • Dis�nguished as a preseason All-American by the U.S. Army, Gatorade, CBS College Sports and Max Emfinger prior to his senior season
#7
• As a senior, rushed for 1,097 yards and 11 touchdowns and earned all-state honors for the third �me in his career • Following his senior campaign, was named to the Gwine� County Super 6 and Super 11 teams as well as the Atlanta Journal Cons�tu�on Super 20 team • In helping lead his team to the 5A state �tle as a junior, rushed for 1,385 yards and 12 touchdowns • Was a first team all-state, all-region and all-county honoree as a junior, when he rushed for a school-record 327 yards in the first round of the state playoffs • Earned second-team all-state honors as sophomore when he rushed for 1,140 yards • Rushed for a career-high 1,730 yards as a freshman • Ranked as the No. 24 all-purpose back in the country by Rivals.com and as the No. 42 running back prospect by ESPN.com • Received 27 scholarship offers from NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision schools, including the likes of Boston College, California, Clemson, Michigan, Ole Miss, South Carolina and USF PERSONAL • Davis is the son of Adrian and Donna Davis • Has two older brothers currently playing Division I football, including one in Conference USA • Phillip Davis will be entering his junior season as a defensive back at Tulane, while the oldest of the Davis brothers, Jason, will be a redshirt senior defensive back at Georgia Tech this fall • A sports and fitness major
CAREER STATISTICS YEAR 2008 TOTALS 76
G 6 6
ATT 24 24
YDS 68 68
AVG 2.8 2.8
TD 0 0
LG 37 37
WILLIE GAETJENS
FOOTBALL
RS SOPHOMORE • FULLBACK • 6-5/246 • TITUSVILLE, FLA./TITUSVILLE REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Competed in 10 games for the Knights
#85
PERSONAL • Majoring in mechanical engineering • Gaetjens is the son of Ma� and Pat Gaetjens
TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Earned a redshirt HIGH SCHOOL • Played for Titusville High School and coach Bobby Guthrie • Named honorable men�on all-state, All-Cape Coast Conference First Team and all-district first team as a senior • Also played baseball
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JARVIS GEATHERS
SENIOR • DEFENSIVE END • 6-2/238 • ANDREWS, S.C./ANDREWS (FEATHER RIVER CC) JUNIOR SEASON (2008) • Appeared in all 12 games • Second on the team with 5.5 sacks, and fourth on the team with 9.5 tackles for a loss • Recorded his first tackle as a Knight vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30) where he amassed two solo tackles • Totaled two tackles vs. USF (Sept. 6) • At Boston College (Sept. 20), earned his first career tackle for a loss • Made two total tackles and had two key QB hurries vs. UTEP (Sept. 27) • Recorded his first sack in a domina�ng two-sack performance vs. SMU (Oct. 04) • An absolute force up front vs. East Carolina (Nov. 2), totaling five tackles including a sack and two tackles for loss • Sacked the QB two �mes and assisted on another vs. Southern Miss (Nov. 8), and ended the game with seven total tackles for a season-high • Accumulated five tackles vs. Marshall (Nov. 15) as well as a QB hurry • Totaled three tackles and a couple of key pass break-ups in win vs. Memphis (Nov. 22) • Registered five total tackles including a tackle for loss vs. UAB (Nov. 29)
#99
PRIOR TO UCF • Transferred to UCF from Feather River College in Quincy, Calif., where he spent two seasons following a prep career at Andrews (S.C.) High School • Named to the NorCal All-Conference Team in 2007 a�er racking up 60 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks • Was the Region 6-AA Lineman of the Year in South Carolina as a prep senior • Earned first-team Class AA All-State honors as a senior and third-team honors as a junior • Also recruited by NC State, Oklahoma State, New Mexico and UNLV PERSONAL • Geathers is the son of James Geathers • Brother Jeremy is a junior linebacker at UNLV and his father James `Jumpy’ Geathers played in the NFL for 13 seasons with the Washington Redskins and won a Super Bowl ring • Majoring in interdisciplinary studies
CAREER STATISTICS YEAR 2008 TOTALS 78
G 12 12
TKL 21 21
AST 14 14
TOTAL SACK 35 5.5 35 5.5
TFL 9.5 9.5
PBU 2 2
INT 0 0
FOOTBALL
#2
MICHAEL GRECO
RS SENIOR • SAFETY • 6-3/217 • FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA./CARDINAL GIBBONS (PEARL RIVER CC) JUNIOR SEASON (2008) • Led the team in passer efficiency (101.37) and comple�on percentage (48.6), and was third on the team in rushing yards (218) • Got his first career start vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30), comple�ng 9-of-16 passes for 90 yards, and had 57 yards rushing as well • Against USF (Sep. 6), went 17-of-32 for 150 yards, and brought UCF back in style comple�ng two touchdown passes in the game’s final two minutes • Also had 51 yards rushing vs. the Bulls • Completed 50 percent of his passes on the way to a 92-yard passing day vs. Boston College (Sept. 20) and added 54 yards rushing with a score • Went 4-for-8 for 94 yards vs SMU (Oct. 4) including two touchdown passes, one of which was a long 56-yard beauty to Brian Wa�ers • Added 20 yards rushing in the win over the Mustangs • Completed 9-of-21 a�empts for 142 yards vs. East Carolina (Nov. 2) along with one touchdown pass SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) • Made UCF debut vs. Memphis (Sept. 22) and completed his first seven passes, finishing 11-of-12 for 151 yards • Led the Knights to a touchdown on first four possessions he was under center • Scored first-career rushing touchdown in the second quarter on a 10-yard scamper and added another 10-yard scoring run later in the quarter • Completed the Memphis contest with 10 carries for 77 yards • Against Louisiana (Sept. 29), went under center for one drive in the third quarter and then for all of the fourth quarter, finishing 2-of-4 with 13 yards in the win • Saw �me at East Carolina (Oct. 6), going 0-of-2 while rushing for 30 yards on three carries • Went 6-of-16 with 71 yards at USF (Oct. 13) • Came on as the quarterback on UCF’s final drive in the win over Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Completed 1-of-2 passes for 13 yards at UAB (Nov. 10), while also rushing for 24 yards on two carries in the win • Had a 3-of-7 affair for 49 yards at SMU (Nov. 17), including a 38-yard comple�on to Sidney Haynes • Completed his only pass a�empt vs. UTEP (Nov. 24), picking up six yards on the play
PRIOR TO UCF • Le�ered four seasons as a quarterback at Cardinal Gibbons High School for coach Michael Morrill before enrolling at North Carolina State as a true freshman in 2005 • Earned Most Improved Quarterback and Best Offensive Newcomer at the NC State Spring Game in 2006 • Transferred to Pearl River Community College (Poplarville, Miss.) for the 2006 season and played in three games before an injury sidelined him for the remainder of the campaign • Had amassed 612 yards and four touchdowns on 53-of-86 a�empts prior to the injury • Ranked as the 98th best junior college prospect in the na�on by Rivals.com HIGH SCHOOL • As a prep, played in Broward-Dade All-Star Game and North-South All-Star Game • Passed for 397 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for another 186 yards and one touchdown his senior season • Registered 820 passing yards and 350 rushing yards, combining for 11 touchdowns as a junior • Rated as the No. 31 quarterback na�onally by Scout.com and the 60th best player in the state of Florida by Rivals.com coming out of high school • Also recruited by Oklahoma, Southern Miss and USF PERSONAL • Greco is the son of Charles and Joanna Greco • Working on his second bachelor’s degree, majoring in criminal jus�ce
CAREER STATISTICS PASSING YEAR 2007 2008 TOTALS RUSHING YEAR 2007 2008 TOTALS
G 9 8 17
ATT 45 107 152
COMP 24 52 76
INT 1 4 5
PCT 53.3 48.6 50.0
YDS 303 571 874
G 9 8 17
ATT 31 50 81
YDS 128 218 346
AVG 4.1 4.4 4.3
TD 2 1 3
LG 23 44 44
TD 0 5 5
LG 42 56 56
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UCF KNIGHTS
A.J. GUYTON
RS SOPHOMORE • WIDE RECEIVER • 5-11/195 • HOMESTEAD, FLA./HOMESTEAD SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Out for the season with torn ACL TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Set a then UCF true freshman record with a team-high five catches in the seasonopening win over NC State (Sept. 1) • Racked up 21 yards receiving, including a long of 14 yards • Appeared in the Texas game (Sept. 15) • Pulled in three recep�ons for 35 yards in a win over Memphis (Sept. 22) • Collected three recep�ons for 19 yards in a victory vs. Louisiana (Sept. 29) • In his first-career start, finished the East Carolina contest (Oct. 6) with a seasonhigh six recep�ons for 72 yards, including a 39-yard touchdown catch early in the second quarter from Kyle Israel • Against ECU, joined teammate Kamar Aiken as the first true freshmen duo to haul in touchdown passes in the same game since the Knights made the move to the Football Bowl Subdivision in 1996 • Returned one kickoff for 22 yards at USF (Oct. 13) • Saw �me vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) and at Southern Miss (Oct. 28) • Hauled in a 6-yard recep�on at UAB (Nov. 10), and a 4-yard catch at SMU (Nov. 17) • Racked up 96 receiving yards on four catches vs. UTEP (Nov. 24), highlighted by a 39-yard scoring play in the first quarter • Saw ac�on in both the C-USA Championship Game vs. Tulsa (Dec. 1) and AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29)
HIGH SCHOOL • Earned three le�ers for coach Bobby McCray at Homestead High School • Named to the 6A All-State second team as an athlete by the Florida Sports Writers Associa�on following his senior year where he played both quarterback and defensive back • Completed 106-of-200 passes for 1,564 yards and 13 touchdowns en route to first team All-Dade County honors • Career totals of 3,100-plus passing yards, 800-plus rushing yards and 40 total touchdowns • Ranked as the 60th best wide receiver in the na�on by Scout.com • Also recruited by Miami (Fla.), Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pi�sburgh and USF PERSONAL • Guyton has two legal guardians - Clinton Liddell and Tabitha Harris • Majoring in criminal jus�ce
CAREER STATISTICS YEAR 2007 TOTALS 80
G 14 14
REC 23 23
YDS 253 253
AVG 11.0 11.0
#3
TD 2 2
LG 39 39
FOOTBALL
#38
DERRICK HALLMAN
JUNIOR • SAFETY • 6-0/212 • FORT PIERCE, FLA./FORT PIERCE CENTRAL SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Recorded at least one tackle in all 12 games as a linebacker • Earned All-Conference USA Honorable Men�on honors • Fourth on the team in total tackles (58) • Had six tackles and two pass break-ups vs. Boston College (Sept. 20) • Made five total tackles as well as a pass break-up vs. UTEP (Sept. 27) • Filled the stat sheet with seven total tackles including two crushing tackles for losses vs. SMU (Oct. 4) • Also had an intercep�on in the win over the Mustangs, returning it for 24 yards • Totaled five tackles and one for a loss of a yard vs. Miami (Oct. 11) • Posted a stellar stat line with seven tackles, a 2-yard sack and a forced fumble vs. Tulsa (Oct. 26) • Accumulated five tackles and a pass break-up vs. East Carolina (Nov. 2) • Led the team by racking up nine tackles vs. Southern Miss (Nov. 8), eight of which were solo • Made his presence felt vs. Marshall (Nov. 15) handing out five tackles and denying the quarterback twice with two pass break-ups • Scored his first collegiate points returning an intercep�on 26 yards for a touchdown vs. Memphis (Nov. 22), and also made three tackles in the seven-point win • Delivered three tackles vs. UAB (Nov. 29) TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Earned a spot on the Conference USA All-Freshman Team • In collegiate debut at NC State (Sept. 1), had four tackles and UCF’s first sack of the year, which went for a loss of 13 yards • Added a fumble recovery and two solo tackles vs. Texas (Sept. 15)
• Had two takedowns vs. Memphis (Sept. 22), including one for a loss of four yards • Made one tackle at USF (Oct. 12) • Collected first career intercep�on vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20), and ran it back 55 yards in the fourth quarter • Also had a pass break-up and five tackles vs. the Golden Hurricane • Delivered seven tackles at Southern Miss (Oct. 28), including half a tackle for a loss, and also had a pass break-up • Registered three tackles, highlighted by one takedown for a loss of five yards, vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) • Posted five tackles at UAB (Nov. 10), including two for a loss of seven yards • Notched seven tackles, including a QB sack, at SMU (Nov. 17) • Totaled two tackles, a pass break-up and a quarterback hurry vs. UTEP (Nov. 24) • Equalled his season high with seven tackles, including two tackles for loss and a sack in the victory over Tulsa in the C-USA Championship Game (Dec. 1) • Collected five tackles, including one for a loss in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29) HIGH SCHOOL • Earned three le�ers in football playing for Chris Hutchings at Fort Pierce Central High School • Collected 5A all-state first team honors as a u�lity player a�er seeing ac�on at defensive back, wide receiver and kick returner during his senior year • Also earned all-area honors • Named the Palm Beach Post’s Defensive Player of the Year and the Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers Defensive Player of the Year • Recorded 108 tackles, eight intercep�ons, three fumble recoveries and scored three defensive touchdowns as a team captain during his senior year • On offense his senior year, caught 16 passes for 228 yards and two touchdowns • Collected 60 tackles and three intercep�ons as a junior and also had 12 catches for 144 yards • Earned four le�ers in track and field • Also recruited by Arizona State, Colorado State and Mississippi State PERSONAL • Hallman is the son of Derrick Hallman, Sr., and Barbara Crawford • Majoring in health service administra�on
CAREER STATISTICS YEAR 2007 2008 TOTALS
G 12 12 24
TKL 37 42 79
AST 13 16 29
TOTAL SACK 50 3.0 58 1.0 108 4.0
TFL 9.5 8.0 17.5
PBU 4 6 10
INT 1 1 2
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UCF KNIGHTS
#47
T.J. HARNDEN
RS SENIOR • DEFENSIVE TACKLE • 6-3/244 • TALLAHASSEE, FLA./LINCOLN JUNIOR SEASON (2008) • Made three tackles, his first-career tackle for a loss as well as first-career sack on an 8-yard QB hit in his best game vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30) • Recorded a tackle vs. Miami (Oct. 11) • Posted a tackle vs. Tulsa (Oct. 26) • Amassed two total tackles vs. East Carolina (Nov. 2) • Appeared in the win vs. Memphis (Nov. 22) SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) • Saw his first game ac�on of the season vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Posted first-career tackle and a quarterback hurry vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • Made special teams appearances in the final four contests of the season, making his UCF debut against East Carolina (Nov. 4)
HIGH SCHOOL • Three-year le�er winner at Lincoln High School • Coached by David Wilson • Preseason All-American selec�on • Five-�me player of the week honoree • Totaled more than 40 tackles as a senior • Led team in pass break-ups and sacks • 85 tackles and 8.5 sacks as a junior PERSONAL • Harnden is the son of Tim and Kim Harnden • Working on his master’s in sports and fitness
TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) • A scholarship recruit, Harnden redshirted while prac�cing with the linebackers
CAREER STATISTICS
82
YEAR 2006 2007 2008 TOTALS
G 4 2 7 13
TKL 0 0 3 3
AST 0 1 4 5
TOTAL SACK 0 0.0 1 0.0 7 1.0 8 1.0
TFL 0.0 0.0 1.5 1.5
PBU 0 0 0 0
INT 0 0 0 0
FOOTBALL
#34
BRYNN HARVEY
SOPHOMORE • RUNNING BACK • 6-1/205 • LARGO, FLA./LARGO TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Voted onto the Conference USA All Freshman Team • Led the team in rushing a�empts (125), rushing yards (519) and rushing average per game (51.9) • Saw the first ac�on of his Knight career vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30) rushing for 34 yards on nine carries • Recorded 19 rushing yards and one recep�on vs. UTEP (Sept. 27) • Played vs. Miami (Oct. 11) making a 4-yard recep�on • Pounded Tulsa (Oct. 26) to the tune of 91 yards on 24 rushes • Rushed for 30 yards vs. East Carolina (Nov. 2) and also had a 5-yard recep�on • Had a 28-yard scamper vs. Southern Miss (Nov. 8) and ended the game with 34 rushing yards on seven carries • Impressed with a career day, pos�ng 150 yards rushing on 33 carries and firstcareer touchdown on a 50-yard dash vs. Marshall (Nov. 15) • Made a crucial 26-yard run to set up the game’s first touchdown and a momentum swing in the win vs. Memphis (Nov. 22) • Finished the day vs. the Tigers with 71 rushing yards on 11 carries • Moved the chains o�en vs. UAB (Nov. 29) pushing piles on his way to 90 yards rushing on just 15 carries
HIGH SCHOOL • Earned four le�ers for head coach Rick Rodriguez at Largo High School • Set the Pinellas County single-season rushing record as a senior with 2,567 yards and 31 touchdowns • Earned first-team Class 5A All-State honors as a senior (Florida Sports Writers Associa�on) and was the St. Pete Times Pinellas County Player of the Year, helping lead Largo to a 13-1 record • Was a member of the Tampa Tribune’s All-Suncoast First Team • Played in the Florida North and South All-Star Game • Rushed for more than 1,700 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior when he was also named the St. Pete Times Pinellas County Player of the Year • Ranked No. 32 na�onally among running backs and as the 69th best prospect in the state of Florida by Rivals.com • Ranked as the No. 84 overall prospect on the Orlando Sen�nel’s Top-100 Sunshine state prospects • Also recruited by Arizona State, Memphis, Middle Tennessee and Ball State PERSONAL • Harvey is the son of Greg Harvey and Tiffany Howard • A hospitality management major
CAREER STATISTICS YEAR 2008 TOTALS
G 10 10
ATT 125 125
YDS 519 519
AVG 4.2 4.2
TD 1 1
LG 50 50 83
UCF KNIGHTS
#54
CHANCE HENDERSON
SENIOR • LINEBACKER • 6-1/236 • CONYERS, GA./HERITAGE JUNIOR SEASON (2008) • Saw ac�on in all 12 games • Named to the Preseason All-Conference USA Second Team • Fi�h on the team in tackles (57) and was fourth on the team in sacks (3.5) • Totaled six tackles and one QB hurry in a win vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30) • Made six tackles, a tackle for loss and a QB hurry vs. USF (Sept. 6) • An absolute force on the field vs. Boston College (Sept. 20), recording four tackles, two sacks and two tackles for losses totaling 18 yards • Recorded three tackles vs. UTEP (Sept. 27) • Against Miami (Oct. 11), accounted for three tackles and a tackle for a loss of three yards • Caused mayhem in the middle vs. Tulsa (Oct. 26) collec�ng eight total tackles and assis�ng on a tackle for loss • Created chaos in the center vs. East Carolina (Nov. 2) amassing seven tackles, 1.5 sacks, two solo and one assisted tackles for a loss • Blocked his first career kick on special teams while also making four tackles on defense vs. Southern Miss (Nov. 8) • Rang up five tackles and an assisted tackle for a loss in the win vs. Marshall (Nov. 15) • Had six tackles and a tackle for a loss vs. Memphis (Nov. 22) • Posted five solo tackles vs. UAB (Nov. 29)
HIGH SCHOOL • Four-year le�erman at middle linebacker for head coach Al Pelligrino at Heritage High School • Named the Atlanta Touchdown Club Player of the Week as a senior • Honorable men�on Prep Star All-American • Three-�me all-county selec�on • Rockdale County Defensive Player of the Year in 2005 • Named team defensive MVP as a senior • Set school record for tackles in a single-game with 22 • Set school record for tackles in a season with 152 as a senior • Averaged more than 16 tackles a game as a senior PERSONAL • Henderson is the son of Gary and Jill Henderson • Majoring in interpersonal organiza�onal communica�on
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) • Totaled five tackles, including one for a loss of two yards, vs. Texas (Sept. 15) • Picked up a tackle in the win over Memphis (Sept. 22) • Racked up five tackles and a sack for a loss of five yards in a win vs. Louisiana (Sept. 29) • Led the UCF defense with 10 tackles at East Carolina (Oct. 6), including 1.5 tackles for a loss and a pass break-up • Recorded eight tackles, including 0.5 tackles for loss, at USF (Oct. 13) • Posted first collegiate intercep�on in the fourth quarter vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Also had five tackles and assisted on a sack vs. the Golden Hurricane • Was second on the team with eight tackles in the win at Southern Miss (Oct. 28) • Notched three tackles vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) • In the win at UAB (Nov. 10), posted four tackles and 0.5 for a loss • Totaled six takedowns against SMU (Nov. 17) • Racked up six tackles and a one for a loss of five yards vs. UTEP (Nov. 24) • Registered a career-high 11 tackles, including nine solo stops in the victory over Tulsa in the C-USA Championship Game (Dec. 1) • Also had a tackle for loss in the contest with the Golden Hurricane • Had two tackles in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29) TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • Appeared mostly on special teams at the beginning of the season before taking over the star�ng middle linebacker spot at Memphis (Nov. 11) • Saw ac�on in 11 games overall • Started the last three games of the season, making 18 tackles in those contests • Registered a career-high nine stops against East Carolina (Nov. 4) a�er replacing an injured Cory Hogue at middle linebacker • Had a sack in each of the last two games of the season, recording one against Tulane (Nov. 18) and UAB (Nov. 25) • Also forced the first fumble of his career against the Blazers
CAREER STATISTICS
84
YEAR 2006 2007 2008 TOTALS
G 11 13 12 36
TKL 21 49 36 106
AST 11 25 21 57
TOTAL SACK 32 2.0 74 1.5 57 3.5 163 7.0
TFL 2.0 7.0 8.5 17.5
PBU 0 1 0 1
INT 0 1 0 1
FOOTBALL
#59
CORY HOGUE
RS SENIOR • LINEBACKER • 6-1/228 • NAPLES, FLA./NAPLES MEDICAL REDSHIRT SENIOR SEASON (2008) • Named to the Preseason All-Conference USA Team • Returned from lower leg injury to see his first ac�on of season vs. USF (Sept. 6) forcing a fumble, recording six solo tackles and a tackle for a loss of six yards • Recorded eight total tackles, including five solo vs. Boston College (Sept. 20), and also had two tackles for losses • Totaled six tackles, assisted on a tackle for a loss, and also broke up a pass and got a QB hurry vs. UTEP (Sept. 27) • Was diagnosed with compartment syndrome in le� leg and received medical redshirt for rest of the season
• Racked up five tackles in the win over SMU (Nov. 17) • Named the C-USA Defensive Player of the Week a�er leading UCF with 13 tackles and had a half a tackle for a loss in a win over UTEP (Nov. 24) • Posted four tackles and first sack of the season vs. Tulsa in the C-USA Championship Game (Dec. 1) • Had three solo stops in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29)
JUNIOR SEASON (2007) • Returned to the star�ng line-up vs. Memphis (Sept. 22) a�er missing the first two games of the season • Recorded two tackles vs. the Tigers, highlighted by one for a loss of 10 yards • Led the UCF defense, along with Joe Burne�, with seven tackles and also added a pass break-up against Louisiana (Sept. 29) • Notched six takedowns, a pass break-up and 1.5 tackles for a loss, including a sack of five yards at East Carolina (Oct. 6) • Amassed 10 tackles, including nine solo stops and one tackle for a loss, at USF (Oct. 13) • Posted five tackles to help UCF defeat Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Had four tackles and a pass break-up at Southern Miss (Oct. 28) • Collected four takedowns vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) • Tied for the team lead with nine tackles at UAB (Nov. 10), including 1.5 tackles for a loss
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2006) • Started the first nine games of the season at middle linebacker • Against Villanova (Sept. 2), led the team with eight solo tackles and finished with a career-high total of 11, and added a tackle for a loss of two yards • Recorded three solo tackles and one assisted tackle at Florida (Sept. 9) • Tallied his first career sack along with three solo tackles and two assists vs. USF (Sept. 16) • Recorded five tackles, including one solo tackle and half a sack vs. Southern Miss (Sept. 26) • Had seven total tackles, six assisted and one solo in a 23-22 win at Marshall (Oct. 4) • Recorded one solo tackle vs. Pi� (Oct. 13) • Had four total tackles, two solos and two assisted vs. Rice (Oct. 21) • Led the team with eight total tackles, three solo and five assisted at Houston • Injured his thumb against East Carolina (Nov. 4) a�er making three total tackles, two solos and one assist • Sat out the Memphis (Nov. 11) and Tulane (Nov. 18) contests before returning for the season-finale against UAB (Nov. 25) • Registered two tackles against the Blazers TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) • True freshman who appeared in 11 games, including six starts • Tough player who ba�led a nagging shoulder injury most of the season • Ended the season with 34 tackles, including 23 solo stops • Made collegiate debut at South Carolina (Sept. 1) • Was the lone true freshman to start vs. the Gamecocks and had two tackles • Five tackles at USF (Sept. 17) • Breakout performance in the Houston win (Nov. 5) • Career-high eight tackles (all solo) with his first career intercep�on and also forced two fumbles vs. the Cougars • Second career start at UAB (Nov. 12) and recorded three tackles vs. the Blazers • Started vs. Tulsa (Dec. 3), totaling six tackles and one tackle for loss HIGH SCHOOL • Class 5A first team all-state linebacker at Naples High School • Coached by Bill Kramer • Fort Myers News-Press first team honoree • Naples Daily News first team all-county • Tied a school record with 127 tackles as a junior • Had 14 tackles for loss, five sacks and one intercep�on during junior season • Forced five fumbles and eight quarterback pressures as well • Posted 87 tackles, 11 for loss, with four sacks and 11 quarterback pressures as a senior. PERSONAL • Hogue is the son of Tony and Kathy Hogue • Working on his second bachelor’s degree, majoring in legal studies
CAREER STATISTICS YEAR 2005 2006 2007 2008 TOTALS
G 11 10 12 3 36
TKL 23 25 55 14 117
AST 11 25 17 6 59
TOTAL SACK 34 0.0 50 2.5 72 1.0 20 1.0 176 4.5
TFL 3.0 4.0 6.5 3.5 17.0
PBU 0 0 3 1 4
INT 1 0 0 0 1
85
UCF KNIGHTS
CHARLEY HUGHLETT
SOPHOMORE • SNAPPER • 6-4/232 • TAMPA, FLA./HILLSBOROUGH TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Voted onto the Conference USA All-Freshman Team as a long snapper • Saw ac�on in all 12 games • Recorded three tackles on the year HIGH SCHOOL • Played for Hillsborough High School • Earned four le�ers as a center and a �ght end • Named first team all-conference as a senior and second-team all-conference as a junior • Selected for the Na�onal Football Founda�on Scholar-Athlete award • Team claimed the district �tle in 2005 and 2006 and was the regional champions in 2004 • Picked up varsity le�ers in track and field and wrestling • Also recruited by The Citadel, USF, Holy Cross and Brown
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#60 PERSONAL • Hughle� is the son of Jim and Lindi Hughle� • Majoring in biology
FOOTBALL
RICHARD JACKSON
RS JUNIOR • WIDE RECEIVER • 6-2/205 • CLERMONT, FLA./EAST RIDGE (NOTRE DAME)
#11
REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Transferred from Notre Dame and received a personal hardship waiver from the NCAA in �me to play in UCF’s third game of the season at Boston College (Sept. 20), recording a 17-yard recep�on • Finished his first season at UCF with two recep�ons for 32 yards in seven games PRIOR TO UCF • Spent the 2006 and 2007 season with Notre Dame, playing in 12 games as a freshman mostly on special teams • Played for Bud O’Hara at East Ridge High School • Rated No. 87 on the list of top 100 na�onal prep players by USA Today • A first-team Florida Class 6A all-state selec�on at defensive back in 2005 • Racked up 182 recep�ons for 3,249 yards in his career • East Ridge recorded 31-straight regular-season victories with Jackson on the squad • Also spent �me with the basketball team
CAREER STATISTICS YEAR 2008 TOTALS
G 7 7
REC 2 2
YDS 32 32
AVG 16.0 16.0
TD 0 0
LG 17 17 87
UCF KNIGHTS
#43
RICKY KAY
JUNIOR • HALFBACK • 6-3/239 • DELTONA, FLA./DELAND SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Saw ac�on in 11 games, primarily as the blocking fullback • Made catches in four games • The first recep�on came vs. Boston College (Sept. 20) • Had a season-best three catches for 16 yards vs. Miami (Oct. 11) • Posted a four-yard recep�on for his first-career touchdown vs. Memphis (Nov. 22) • Finished with two recep�ons for 13 yards vs. UAB (Nov. 29)
HIGH SCHOOL • Earned three le�ers in football for head coach Lloyd Sisco at Deltona High School PERSONAL • Kay is the son of Rick and Kim Kay • Majoring in interpersonal organiza�onal communica�on
TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • The walk-on appeared in all 14 games both on special teams and as the team’s primary blocking fullback • Had season highs for catches (4) and yards (35) in the victory over Memphis (Sept. 20) • Also had catches vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) for 19 yards and vs. UTEP (Nov. 24) for six yards
CAREER STATISTICS
88
RECEIVING YEAR G 2007 14 2008 11 TOTALS 25
ATT 6 7 13
YDS 60 37 97
AVG 10.0 5.3 7.5
TD 0 1 1
LG 19 9 19
FOOTBALL
#50
JOSH LINAM
SOPHOMORE • LINEBACKER • 6-3/234 • TAVARES, FLA./TAVARES TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Saw limited ac�on in 11 games • Recorded his first career tackle vs. USF (Sept.6) HIGH SCHOOL • Earned four le�ers in football for coach George Sneed at Tavares High School • Named to the Class 3A All-State Second Team by the Florida Sports Writers Associa�on in 2006 as a senior • Awarded Class 3A-District 8 Player of the Year honors a�er registering 110 tackles, 10 tackles for a loss, three forced fumbles and one intercep�on
• Named to the All-Lake County First Team and All-Central Florida Second Team defense by the Orlando Sen�nel • Two-�me all-area honoree and area defensive player of the year as a junior when he posted 146 tackles (91 solo) and had four tackles for a loss • Rated the 34th best inside linebacker in the na�on by Rivals.com and the 71st best strong side linebacker in the na�on by Scout.com • Le�ered in basketball for three seasons • Also recruited by Florida Interna�onal, Georgia Tech, Middle Tennessee, Navy and UAB PERSONAL • Linam is the son of Kevin and Dana Linam • Majoring in sports and fitness
CAREER STATISTICS YEAR 2008 TOTALS
G 11 11
TKL 2 2
AST 5 5
TOTAL SACK 7 0.0 7 0.0
TFL 0.0 0.0
PBU 0 0
INT 0 0 89
UCF KNIGHTS
#83
JOHN LUBISCHER
RS JUNIOR • TIGHT END • 6-4/250 • BOCA RATON, FLA./BOCA RATON COMMUNITY (DUKE) SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Saw ac�on in all 12 games, pos�ng one catch for a 2-yard touchdown vs. Marshall (Nov. 15). REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Prac�ced with the scout team offense at UCF a�er transferring to the school prior to the fall PRIOR TO UCF • A scholarship recruit, redshirted at Duke a�er signing to play with the Blue Devils following his prep career
HIGH SCHOOL • Earned four le�ers as a �ght end and defensive end during prep s�nts at Boca Raton High School and Cardinal Gibbons High School • Registered 53 career recep�ons, including eight touchdowns as a prep and was an All-Broward County selec�on his senior season at Cardinal Gibbons High School for head coach Mike Morrill • On defense, collected 92 tackles in his career, including 35 as a senior when he also had four sacks • Par�cipated in the North-South All-Star Game in Broward County PERSONAL • Lubischer is the son of John Lubischer and Yolanda Ramos • Majoring in interdisciplinary studies
CAREER STATISTICS YEAR 2008 TOTALS 90
G 12 12
REC 1 1
YDS 2 2
AVG 2.0 2.0
TD 1 1
LG 2 2