Audible -- Wayne State's Official Football Game Program (Nov. 12, 2016)

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Audible WAYNE STATE VS. GRAND VALLEY STATE

NATE THEAKER

TACKLE

TRENT BRODBECK

TIGHT END

NOV. 12, 2016 VETERANS & LAW ENFORCEMENT DAY SENIOR DAY TOM ADAMS FIELD

At Wayne State University, we expect as much excellence in the classroom as we do on the field, on the court or in the water. Last year, our student-athletes achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.16, and 161 of them received all-academic honors.

That doesn’t mean we don’t give it our all in every one of our 18 athletic programs. The proof is 29 conference titles in the last 10 years and National Player of the Year award winners in football, softball and basketball.

Learn more about our programs on the web or come watch us compete. When you do, you’ll see why Wayne State Warriors understand what it means to be a student-athlete: The student always comes first.

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NOTEBOOK Warrior Football Game Program

The Official Program of Wayne State University Football GAME STORYLINES Looking to close out the 2016 season on a high note, Wayne State hosts the GLIAC Champions and second-ranked Grand Valley State Lakers. The Warriors will honor their 23 seniors prior to kickoff.

SCOUTING THE LAKERS It took two overtimes to do it but Grand Valley State won its 17th conference title last week with a 62-56 victory at Saginaw Valley State. It is the team’s first outright title since 2008. Head coach Matt Mitchell is in his seventh season at the helm and has led the Lakers to three NCAA DII Playoff appearances. Sophomore running back Marty Carter leads the offense with 1,425 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns, while sophomore quarterback Bart Williams is completing 61 percent of his passes for 2,538 yards and 24 scores. Senior wideout Matt Williams is GVSU’s top pass catcher with 44 receptions for 807 yards and eight TDs. Sophomore wide receiver Nick Dodson is also a weapon through the air, catching eight passes for touchdowns. Junior linebacker Collin Schlosser tops the team with 84 total tackles and senior defensive lineman Sydney Omameh has notched 12 tackles for loss, including 10 sacks. As a unit, the defense has picked off a GLIAC-best 15 passes.

ALL-TIME SERIES Wayne State trails the all-time series with a 5-32 mark versus Grand Valley State. The Warriors have not beaten the Lakers since 1984 (27 consecutive meetings). WSU is 3-15 at home during the series. The teams began playing in 1975 and WSU won the first meeting 15-6 in Detroit.

For seven straight contests (2002-08) GVSU was the top-ranked team in Division II. 2016 WARRIOR FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

ON THE COVER: Trent Brodbeck is one of the team’s best leaders.

He is a team captain, was selected as one of 12 non-D1 players nationally to be selected to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® and was named a national semifinalist for the 2016 William Campbell Trophy by the National Football Foundation.

Sept. 3 Sept. 10 SEPT. 17 SEPT. 24 OCT. 1 Oct. 8 OCT. 15 OCT. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5 NOV. 12

at Northwood* W, 28-3 at #5 Ashland* L, 25-36 LAKE ERIE* W, 50-7 TIFFIN* W, 35-21 HILLSDALE*^ W, 41-30 at Findlay* W, 37-21 WALSH* W, 47-14 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE* W, 42-14 at #22 Ferris State* L, 20-42 at Ohio Dominican* L, 17-28 #2 GRAND VALLEY STATE* NOON

*GLIAC Contest ^Homecoming

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$2 • 2016 Issue No. 6 WAYNE STATE vs. GRAND VALLEY STATE Saturday, November 12, 2016 | Noon Students Who Happen To Be Athletes ...............................IFC Warrior Notebook ............................................................ 1-2 President M. Roy Wilson ..................................................... 3 Feature Story #1 .............................................................. 4-5 Director of Athletics Rob Fournier........................................ 6 DoubleTree Suites ............................................................... 7 Head Coach Paul Winters..................................................... 8 Coaching Staff..................................................................... 9 Position Groups..................................................................10 Numerical Rosters..............................................................11 Depth Charts......................................................................12 WSU by the Numbers.........................................................13 Around The GLIAC ..............................................................14 Meet the Warriors ..............................................................15 Marketing & Promotions....................................................16 United Dairy Industry of Michigan.....................................17 Dearborn Sausage / 1st & 10 Club......................................18 W Club / WSU Kid’s Club.....................................................19 Xfinity .............................................................................. 20 Warrior Spirit Groups ........................................................ 21 Media Coverage.................................................................22 Andiamo’s / Joe’s Gourmet................................................ 23 Donor’s List.................................................................. 24-25 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.................................... 26 McShane’s......................................................................... 27 Tartar Twelve .................................................................... 28 Michigan First Credit Union .............................................. 29 Feature Story #2 ......................................................... 30-31 Senior Spotlights .............................................................. 32 Meijer.............................................................................. IBC Carhartt............................................................................ BC Credits: The 2016 Warrior Football Game Program is a production of the WSU Sports Information Office in conjunction with the Warrior Football Office. Cover designed by Amanda St. Juliana; Layout and editorial assistance provided by Jeff Weiss, Cameron Weidenthaler and Mary Walsh. Photography by Mark Hicks (Westside Photographic), Michael Dubicki, Jason Clark. Printing by Progressive Printing (Plymouth, Mich.).

Special thanks to the WSU football staff, Rob Fournier, Jason Clark, Candice Howard, Nicole Stoll, Lauren Lepkowski, Sam Olson, Kelsey Meyers, Terrance Woods and Michael Chan.

Code of Conduct: The NCAA, the GLIAC, and Wayne State University support good sportsmanship and will not tolerate abusive actions, language, or gestures from fans, players, coaches, or officials. Extreme or continued acts of unsportsmanlike behavior may be grounds for dismissal from the contest.

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ON THE COVER: Nate Theaker has been the leader of an offensive line powering a rushing attack that averages 281.8 rushing yards per game and leads the GLIAC with 35 touchdowns on the ground. He was named to the D2Football.com Preseason All-America Team.

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NOTEBOOK FIRST HALF DOMINATION Wayne State has been at its best in the first 30 minutes of the game this season. The Warriors are outscoring their opponents 114-28 in the first quarter and 209-85 during the first half. However, on the other side of the coin, WSU is only outscoring its opponents 133-131 in the second half.

A STRONG CONNECTION QB to WR touchdown totals (Since 1991) 24 - Mickey Mohner to Troy Burrell 22 - Jason Charron to Pierre Brown 18 - Michael Gluski to Jimmy Hill 10 - Donovan Zezula to Jamel Hicks 10 - Carl Roscoe to Michael Johnson QUARTERBACK WIN TOTALS 10 - Dan Gray to Pierre Brown In baseball, the starting pitcher gets a win for going at least five innings 9 - Dan Gray to Brandon Brown so we thought we would take a look at the best win totals for WSU 9 - Richard Brown to Elbert Richmond starting quarterbacks since 1972 (except 1980-83). The same rules from 8 - Anthony Frederick to Nate Bush baseball apply here -- the QB that was in when the winning points were 7 - Randy Hutchison to Nick Body scored received the decision.

TOP OF THE LEAGUE 1. Mickey Mohner (2009-12), 30-15-0, .667 Since the start of the 2008 season, here are the most successful teams in 2. Ed Skowneski (1972-75), 20-12-0, .625 the GLIAC in terms of conference victories: 3. Jim Gendron (1976-78), 15-7-0, .682 Grand Valley State - 71 4. Donovan Zezula (2015-16), 13-7-0, .650 Ashland - 66 5. Mark Friday (1991-93), 13-13-0, .500 Ferris State - 56 6. Richard Popp (1983-86), 8-15-1, .354 Michigan Tech - 55 Trent Pohl (2006-07), 8-10-0, .444 WAYNE STATE - 53 8. Kevin Smith (2008), 7-2-0, .778 Saginaw Valley State - 50 Carl Roscoe (2012-15), 7-7-0, .500 Ohio Dominican - 46 Anthony Frederick (1992, 94-95), 7-12-0, .368 Michael Gluski (1994-95, 97-98), 7-16-0, .304 TOM ADAMS HOME COOKING Tom Adams Field is not an easy place to play for visiting programs. The WORTH NOTING Warriors have defended their home turf extremely well in the past eightWayne State had five rushing plays of at least 86 yards in the first 98 plus seasons (2008-16) to a 38-13 tune. WSU is 5-0 in 2016 at home years of football, but the Warriors have two (both 86-yard touchdown and has had a winning record at home in each of the last eight seasons, runs) in the last eight games. Romello Brown scampered 86 yards including a 5-1 mark last season. against Lake Erie, and Deiontae Nicholas’ TD run against Findlay put WSU ahead 27-14.

WINTERS ON WEDNESDAYS The weekly Winters on Wednesdays radio show is in its fifth season with Brown’s 1,000-yard rushing season makes him the third running back in head coach Paul Winters joining hosts Rod Beard, Sean Baligian and Nicole the Paul Winters’ era to have back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons joining Stoll. The Winters on Wednesdays radio show airs every Wednesday from Joique Bell (2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009) and Josh Renel (2010 and 2011). 7-8 PM on 1400 AM / 92.7 FM and is simulcast on WDTKAM.com. The WSU has had 11 1,000-yard rushers in the last 12 seasons (only 2012 and broadcast will occur live at Tony V’s Tavern in downtown Detroit. Fans are 2013 without a 1,000-yard rusher, but the Warriors had two in 2011). encouraged to attend and participate in the exciting event leading up to each game this season.

Brown surpassed Hall of Famer Joe Gough (1991-94) for fourth place on the all-time rushing touchdowns chart and is two away from matching Ed Skowneski (197-75) total of 37. Brown has rushed for at least 145 WSU FIGHT SONG yards in 11 of the last 15 games, including the final five contests of the The Green and Gold of old Wayne U. The team is strong, for them we’ll cheer, 2015 campaign. flies over the field today.

Wayne U. will march along.

Jamel Hicks became the seventh player in school history with at least 100 career receptions at Ferris State.

WINNING WHEN EXECUTING Wayne State has won 15 of its last 18 games when rushing for over 200 yards. The only setbacks when accomplishing the feat came at Ashland, where the Warriors ran for exactly 200 yards in a losing effort, at Ferris State and last week at Ohio Dominican when WSU ran for 242 yards.

During the past four-plus seasons (2012-16), Wayne State is 25-7 when rushing for 200 yards including a 10-4 mark on the road. Under Coach Winters, the Green & Gold are 44-16 under those parameters, including a 26-6 mark at home.

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Our hearts are light for with our might A vict’ry is on its way.

And at the end our voices blend in Wayne U.’s vict’ry song.

HYMN TO WAYNE To Thee our Alma Mater Homage we bring.

Brave hearts raise grateful voices Thy praise to sing.

Young art thou, young and strong; Renowned shalt thou live, and long; Honors to thee will throng-and Fame to thee cling.

We laud thee, Alma Mater.

Guardian of Right.

Thou art our guide, our mentor-Thy name shines bright.

Keep Learning’s light aflame, and hold Truth a sacred name, Honor, thy steadfast aim.

All Hail to thy might!

PRESIDENT M. ROY WILSON

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A FITTING TRIBUTE by KARL HENKEL Gary Bryce has experienced countless memories in his 36-year career as the softball program even after her playing career ended.

Wayne State softball coach, but he admits he has difficulty choosing a “With Gary being in the position for so long, there’s more of a loyalty to favorite that stands out from the rest. the program and more of a loyalty to Wayne State,” Darga said. “You still The most recent memory, however, is likely to be somewhere near the feel a part of it because he’s still a part of it. Because he’s still there, you top of his list: news from the athletic department that the university’s still want to give back to the program.” softball facility will be renamed Gary L. Bryce Field, a testament to his long and successful career that has him among the all-time The fact that former players like Darga continue to have a presence in and around the softball program is noticed by more current players, like Jade winningest coaches in NCAA softball history.

McGarr, who played from 2013-2016. The family-like environment – “I don’t think you coach and ever think that is going which gave a recent recruit like McGarr a greater sense of comfort when to happen,” said Bryce, when asked his reaction to first arriving on campus – has allowed players to quickly assimilate into the news. “It’s a great honor and a great honor to all the program. the people that did so well here.

“Coming from Canada, going to school in Detroit, it was a little bit “Fortunately, when you’re the head intimidating,” McGarr said. “I think he knew that, so he always offered to person, you get the accolades, but if it be there to talk and really made me feel comfortable.” wasn’t for the assistant coaches and all the players, this would never have While McGarr said Bryce made her feel at ease, it did not mean she was immune from his disciplined coaching style. happened.”

Those assistant coaches and former players are quick to turn that compliment back at Bryce, a 2008 inductee into the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame who has led the Warriors to 10 NCAA tournament appearances in the last 11 seasons. More often than not, those coaches and players talk first not about wins and losses, but the impact Bryce had on their academic careers and personal lives, and the lessons he instilled in them during their time at Wayne State.

“He was a firm coach, but he was fair, and he knows the game of softball,” said Liz (Klemme) Darga, recalling memories from when she played for Bryce in 1983-1984, early in his Wayne State coaching career. “For girls, all you’ve got is college. You aren’t going to go any further than that. The one thing that I wanted to do was still play softball. To this day, I’m so grateful for that opportunity. And it would not have been possible without Gary Bryce.”

Bryce’s appeal extends to players long after they hang up their cleats. Darga, for example, regularly comes back for alumni games, attends a few Wayne State softball games every year and has helped with the team’s annual fundraiser, Mixer on the Mound. She says Bryce has made her feel part of 4

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“He was always so disciplined with us and made sure that we stayed disciplined,” she said. “From day one, even before you got there, he would tell every player, ‘We’re bringing you into our program and whatever we do, you have to abide by the program.’ He was always upfront with us, always honest, never beat around the bush. I think he’s been like that for as long as he’s coached and it’s been very successful.”

Pat Kent, a 1995 Wayne State University Athletic Hall of Fame inductee (and the first softball player to enter the hall), who played at WSU from 1980-1983 and has been Bryce’s assistant ever since, said their approach to coaching has been centered on discipline.

“That discipline,” she said, “combined with very good athletes who have also done very well academically, has really helped the reputation of our program.”

And with improved reputation brings higher caliber recruits and more success, culminating with the last 11 years, which includes 10 NCAA Tournament appearances. Those extra games are often athletic career highlights for many of the softball players and help draw the attention of future recruits, but can sometimes cause scheduling conflicts for the players.

But Bryce has that covered, too.

For instance, last year during the NCAA Tournament, the seniors had to miss the university’s graduation ceremonies.

To make up for it, Rob Fournier and Bryce organized a ceremony out on the softball field, invited secretary of the Wayne State Board of Governors,

A FITTING TRIBUTE by KARL HENKEL and presented diplomas to the seniors while the graduation song played in the background.

“One of the young ladies on the team came up to me afterward and said, ‘This is one of my favorite moments ever as a softball team,’” Fournier recalled. “The fact that he stresses the graduation part and doing well in school; and you look at his kids, they’ve always been what you want from a student-athlete: they win, they work hard and are very polite.

“The thing that has always impressed me is the type of kids he has in his program,” Fournier added. “I’ve always noticed their approach, not just for athletics, but also for academics and community service.”

The freshly named Gary L. Bryce Field is the culmination of a decades’ worth of upgrades to the facility. A grandstand and press box were added in 2005, and a few years later, the university added a locker room, offices, foyer, training room, restrooms and a new dugout.

By 2013, the field had batting and pitching cages and outdoor bullpens.

The fences were also recently moved back to comply with NCAA regulations, and the athletic department just debuted one of the largest scoreboards in all of Division II softball.

To bring it all together, there is a renaming commemoration planned for early in the 2017 season.

There’s also bit of irony when it comes to the new, enormous scoreboard.

Fournier, who first met Bryce during his time at Akron – the athletic department was looking to hire a new softball coach, and Bryce was one person they interviewed – recalled a story from shortly after he took over as Wayne State director of athletics in 2000.

Gary Bryce has been named GLIAC Coach of the Year on 11 occasions.

said. “You don’t hear that with Gary. If somebody goes down, he finds somebody else. If he’s had great pitching but no longer has great pitching, he finds another way to get it done. He just finds ways to win.”

And win he has. With seven more victories, Bryce will become the alltime winningest coach in Division II softball history. (He currently has 1,209 wins. Bloomsburg’s Jan Hutchinson, who coached from 1978 to 2010, compiled 1,215 victories in her 33 seasons.)

His name is up there with other softball coaching legends, including Carol Hutchins, who has coached the University of Michigan softball team for 33 years, compiling 1,484 victories, and Margo Jonker, who “Gary comes in my office and I ask, ‘Do you need a new scoreboard?,” has coached Central Michigan University softball for 37 years, compiling Fournier said. “And he says, ‘Nah, not really. My scoreboard is OK.’ Now, in 1,162 victories.

Gary’s mind, he was brought up in a system where you didn’t ask for stuff.

Of the top 11 all-time winningest college softball coaches, the You just got by with what you had.”

Michigan triumvirate take up three spots on that list – a remarkable After Bryce saw that other Wayne State athletic programs had new accomplishment considering the brutal Midwest weather conditions, which cuts into players’ ability to practice or play outside, year-round. scoreboards, it became a running joke between him and Fournier.

“He said, ‘If I had known I could have really gotten a scoreboard, I would have asked for a scoreboard,’” Fournier said. “It’s kind of funny, all these years later, he’s getting this huge scoreboard.”

Bryce, who says he feels like he could coach “forever,” will only continue to climb that list as he continues to work toward one goal that has yet to be accomplished – the elusive NCAA National Championship title.

Bryce definitely isn’t going to complain about a new scoreboard, though the story is representative of his no-nonsense mentality to running the softball program, Fournier said.

“I’ve been to a lot of softball fields around the country that have been named for people who don’t have the accomplishments and credentials that Gary Bryce has,” Fournier said. “It’s a well-deserved honor.”

“At the end of each year, when I meet with the coaches individually, some coaches will come in and tell you, ‘We had an off-year because of a key injury,’ or ‘So and so didn’t perform up to expectations,’” Fournier 2016 FOOTBALL GAMEDAY PROGRAM

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DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS ROB FOURNIER

Since Rob Fournier was named Director of Athletics at Wayne State University on September 1, 2000, a lot has changed. In those 16 years, the department’s competitive success, classroom achievements, community outreach initiatives and the physical structure of the athletic campus has seen a significant transformation. That development has followed a strategic plan that models business forecasting and has realized defined goals/ objectives. The results are well-documented.

That competitive success is evident in Wayne State’s national standing against all Division II institutions.

WSU’s 15 best finishes in the prestigious NACDA Cup standings (which measures the overall competitive success of athletic programs around the country) have all occurred in the last 15 years including the three highest marks ever in the past eight years – 11th in 2009, 14th in 2014 and 21st in 2010. Those finishes secured an unprecedented top four (4%), top five (5%) and top seven (7%) percent ranking among all Division II athletic programs in the country. Seven athletic teams advanced to the NCAA tournament last season.

Additionally, in those 16 years, 44 WSU coaches have been named conference coach of the year while five have gone on to be distinguished as National Coach of the Year.

In 2012, the women’s swimming and diving program won the first national title since women’s fencing in 1989.

Football had its best season ever in 2011 reaching the Division II national championship game.

During Fournier’s tenure at WSU, Warrior athletic teams have won 35 conference regular-season titles, 12 league tournament titles and nine postseason regional, super regional or national titles.

For his efforts, Fournier was honored by NACDA as the Athletics Director of the Year in the Central Region in 2008.

Last year WSU had twenty-three (23) All-Americans.

In the past 10 years, 301 Warriors have been named AllAmericans, the most in any decade. In the 99 years of WSU Athletics, 370 of the 591 all-time All-Americans have been so honored since Fournier arrived.

Another strategic measurement continues to be noteworthy. The 2015-16 academic year continued both academic achievement and community volunteerism.

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cumulative grade-point averages above 3.00 with a composite cumulative GPA of all WSU student-athletes at 3.16. The annual NCAA Federally-mandated graduation rate (five year) for WSU student-athletes is at an all-time high of 76 percent which has risen over 30 percent in Fournier’s tenure from programs such as: survival skills, connect-mentoring and learning specialists!

In addition, in the last 12 months, WSU studentathletes contributed an exemplary 12,435 community service hours volunteering at a variety of Detroit initiatives. In the past five years alone, student-athletes have committed 50,494 community service hours with such programs as Habitat For Humanity, University Prep Elementary, Capuchin Soup Kitchen and Warming Center, Adopt a Family Thanksgiving Basket, Basic Needs Drive, Be The Match Donor Registry, Covenant House Michigan, NSO (Neighborhood Service Organization), SOCKS in the City, L.I.N.K. Mentoring (Local Intervention Network for Kids, S.M.A.R.T.S. Mentoring, Big Brother Big Sisters, Make-A-Wish Foundation, COTS, Toys for Tots, Forgotten Harvest, Gleaners Food Bank and Manhood Mentoring Project to name only some of the programs.

The conference recognized those achievements with an unprecedented association’s honor of the Sportsmanship Award and Community Service Award in 2013.

The rise in both academic average and community outreach has been dramatic, consistent and unprecedented. In addition, in the latest federallymandated graduation rate report, it noted WSU studentathletes received an undergraduate degree at a rate 217 percent higher than the comparable campus population.

These, and other academic achievements, are recognized at the annual academic banquet, which he started in 2001 and combines a salute to the University’s faculty.

Fournier’s ability to generate private and corporate support has dramatically altered the physical setting of the athletic campus and the practice/competitive opportunities for WSU student-athletes.

In his 16 years, he has secured $14,908,999 in revenue for the athletic department. That total has helped complete the following facility initiatives: football locker room; multipurpose indoor facility; new men’s and women’s basketball coaches offices and film room; baseball’s replica Fenway Park baseball stadium which displays the former Tiger Stadium scoreboard on its famous “Green Monster facade; softball locker room and coaches offices, along with a grandstand, walkway and press box; a Boston Garden-like parquet floor for basketball; Hall of Fame foyer; swimming video board, pool deck and bleachers in the natatorium; football ticket booths and stadium entrance; outdoor marquee; FieldTurf football field; a new outdoor track; scoreboards for baseball and football with a video display; trainer’s treatment areas; and new USTA outdoor tennis courts with scoreboard. Just this past year, the final two million dollars for the Harwell Stadium was secured and a new $600,000 football locker room addition was completed.

The physical transformation has been both noticeable and imaginative and boasts a number of cosmetic infrastructure changes as well.

Fournier added a radio and statewide television package to WSU media outreach. He also added the athletic department’s first website, a quarterly magazine (Warrior Within) and a weekly coach’s show (Winters on Wednesdays). He also directs and oversees the University’s intramural and club sport programs and the Mort Harris Recreation and Fitness Center.

Furthermore, Wayne State is the only school in the country to designate a week of activities to promote Women’s Athletics as “W” Week will be having its eighth annual celebration in April 2017 highlighted by “W” Day. The addition of new programs in women’s indoor and outdoor track and field, and women’s golf follows an internal gender-equity plan designed to better opportunities.

Fournier served three years as a member of the NCAA regional-ranking football committee whose responsibilities include selecting the top teams in the region each week and the teams that advance to the postseason. He also spent three seasons on the NCAA softball regional ranking committee. He currently serves as a member of the GLIAC Awards/Honors Committee, and previously served on the finance committee, the infractions committee, the scheduling committee and the long-range budget planning committee.

Prior to joining Wayne State, Fournier served as the Senior Associate Commissioner and general counsel for the Mid-American Conference. While serving as the acting Commissioner of the Conference (1999), he moved the league office from Toledo to Cleveland, wrote and secured a long-term contract for the men’s basketball tournament at Quicken Loans Arena and secured the three largest corporate gifts in the history of the MAC including First Energy as the tournament sponsor for the men’s postseason basketball tournament.

He also wrote and negotiated the initial Motor City Bowl football contract that is the MAC’s longest postseason Bowl alignment. As the chief compliance officer for the league, Fournier investigated and reported on over 350 infraction cases that insured fairness in case resolution and corrective action. At the request of institutions, he has appeared before the NCAA Committee on Infractions and conducted campus reviews of compliance effectiveness in financial aid, rules education, eligibility and institutional control.

He has served as liaison to various NCAA committees for which the conference held cabinet positions. The MAC presidents recognized Fournier’s achievements when they unanimously conferred a Certificate of Commendation and a mark of esteem for his efforts in 1999.

A licensed attorney, he received his bachelor’s degree summa cum laude and his master’s with honors from the University of Akron. He was a national forensics champion and qualified for the national finals in six events. Fournier also received his law degree from Akron in 1986 and was admitted to the Ohio bar that same year where he is still licensed to practice.

HEAD COACH PAUL WINTERS

Paul Winters is in his 13th season as the Wayne State University head football coach in the fall of 2016.

Winters led the Warriors to their seventh winning campaign in the last eight years in 2015 along with a school record 34 student-athletes receiving Academic All-GLIAC recognition. His squad was extremely disciplined ranking fifth in the nation in fewest penalty yards per game (36.18).

In 2015, the WSU offense ranked 18th nationally in yards per completion (14.83), 21st in red zone offense (86.8%), 33rd in time of possession (31:44) and 43rd in rushing offense (194.0 yards per game).

Sophomore running back Romello Brown was sixth in the nation in rushing touchdowns (19) and 16th in total rushing yards (1,287), while true freshman quarterback D.J. Zezula was 13th in yards per completion (15.01) and Anthony DeDamos led all GLIAC linebackers in tackles for loss (1.5 per game).

Brown was a Second Team All-GLIAC selection as well as WSU’s Offensive Most Valuable Player. He also received the Serxho Guraleci/ Ultimate Warrior for his outstanding work in the weight room. Rabeah Beydoun was a GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team honoree along with being recognized by the National Football Foundation with Hampshire Honor Society accolades. Three other running backs (Jason McCauslin, Deiontae Nicholas and Demetrius Stinson) were named to the Academic All-GLIAC Team for 2015.

The previous year, Winters had 26 student-athletes named to the 2014 Academic All-GLIAC teams with 15 players earning All-GLIAC accolades. His squad was extremely disciplined ranking seventh in the nation in fewest penalties per game (4.45). In addition, senior linebacker Nores Fradi was voted GLIAC Defensive Back of the Year and a AFCA First Team All-American.

For the 2013 campaign, he had 24 student-athletes named to the Academic All-GLIAC teams with six players earning All-GLIAC accolades. His squad was extremely disciplined ranking fourth in the nation in fewest penalties per game (3.27) and fifth in penalty yards per game (30.55).

In the 2012 season finale, he equaled the school mark for games coached (101) by a WSU football coach. He had 26 student-athletes receive Academic All-GLIAC honors along with 11 players being named to the All-GLIAC teams.

After guiding the winningest team in school history in 2011, he was honored for his efforts with the AFCA (American Football Coaches Association) NCAA Division II National Coach of the Year award.

His 2011 squad set the school record for overall wins (12) and road wins (8), while winning four consecutive road playoff games to reach the national title contest. In addition, senior left tackle Joe Long was the recipient of the Gene Upshaw Award as the top lineman (both offensive and defensive) in Division II. Senior running back Josh Renel

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was a First Team CoSIDA Academic All-America selection becoming the first football CoSIDA Academic All-American since 1975.

Senior safety Jeremy Jones along with six other teammates earned All-America accolades for the 2011 season.

The Warriors ranked in the top 40 nationally in eight different categories for the 2011 campaign -- ninth in fewest sacks allowed (0.94 per game), 14th in sacks (3.00 per game), 23rd in scoring offense (34.38 ppg), 26th in passing efficiency (144.02), 33rd in rushing offense (200.56 ypg), 37th in turnover margin (+0.56 per game), 39th in rushing defense (123.31 ypg), and 40th in kickoff returns (21.62 ypr).

In addition to setting the following single-season school records -- rushing yards (3,209), rushing attempts (699), rushing TDs (43), passing efficiency rating (144.0), average yards per pass attempt (8.4), total offense (6,083), all-purpose yards (7,880), points (550), total TDs (74), extra points (70), kickoff returns for a touchdown (3), interception return yards (401), tackles for loss (109/84 solo + 50 asst.), quarterback sacks (48.0/40 solo + 16 asst.) and pass break-ups (54) -- Wayne State also became the first NCAA Division II school to play 16 games in a season, and the only one heading into the 2016 campaign.

Winters became the school’s all-time football wins leader when the Warriors recorded a double-overtime victory at Hillsdale on Oct. 22, 2011.

The 2011 senior class compiled a 35-14 mark surpassing the previous wins mark of 30 by the 1978 class. In addition, 30 members of the 2011 national finalist squad received conference all-academic accolades.

In 2010, WSU set then school records for overall wins (9), conference wins (8), points in a season (347), passing completion percentage (59.9%), and yards per pass attempt (7.67), while tying the institutional mark for touchdowns in a season (45).

All these accomplishments plus a 12th-place ranking in the final regular-season AFCA national poll earned Winters the AFCA Division II Regional Coach of the Year award.

His 2010 offense ranked 30th nationally in rushing (194.73 yards per game), 45th in scoring (31.55 points per game), 46th in passing efficiency (135.41) and 59th in total offense (381.00 yards per game).

Jones became the first WSU defensive player to earn First Team All-America honors in school history following the 2010 campaign.

The two-time GLIAC Coach of the Year (2006 and 2008), Winters led the Warriors to four consecutive winning seasons (2008-11) for the first time since 1974-78.

In addition, senior running back Joique Bell was selected as the NCAA Division II Player of the Year (Harlon Hill Trophy), played in the Senior Bowl and participated in the NFL Combine in Indianapolis after rushing for 29 touchdowns and 2,084 yards in 2009. Bell played eight NFL games during the 2010 regular season and totaled nearly 1,000 all-purpose yards in 2012 with the Detroit Lions. Bell teamed with Reggie Bush in 2013 to become the first running back tandem with over 500 rushing yards and 500 receiving yards each in an NFL season. In 2014, Bell rushed for 860 yards and seven touchdowns. His six-year NFL totals are 2,235 rushing yards and 22 rushing touchdowns, along with 1,640 receiving yards.

Winters’ 2008 squad became the first team in school history to be ranked in the AFCA poll. Earlier that year, he was one of 28 coaches nationally selected to participate in the 2008 NCAA Expert Coaches Academy.

Winters became the first WSU football coach to earn GLIAC Coach of the Year honors since Dick Lowry in 1975 following a successful 2006 campaign in which the Warriors ranked 10th nationally in kickoff returns, and 13th in both rushing offense and punt return defense. WSU was also ranked regionally until the final poll.

In 2006, Bell eclipsed the NCAA Division II freshman rushing record by gaining 2,065 yards and became the first WSU player named to the AFCA All-America squad since the AFCA began selecting All-America teams in 1945. Bell and David Chudzinski were also named to the AP Little, D2Football.com and Daktronics All-America squads and were joined by Derrion Fuqua on the Hansen’s Gazette All-America team.

After helping the Warriors improve five places in the GLIAC standings from 2004 to 2005, WSU improved another four places in 2006 and recorded the first winning season in more than a decade.

In his 12 years at WSU, Winters has coached 270 Academic All-GLIAC selections, 14 Academic All-District honorees, 36 All-Region selections and 131 All-GLIAC award winners.

Winters was hired as the school’s 19th football coach by WSU Director of Athletics Rob Fournier on December 17, 2003, after serving on the staff at the University of Akron the previous nine years.

Prior to his appointment at WSU, Winters was listed as one of the top 10 African-American head coaching candidates in the nation by the Black Coaches Association.

After the 2000 season, and for the second time, Winters was nominated for the Broyles Award, a national honor recognizing the nation’s top Division I-A assistant coach. In addition, he was chosen Assistant Coach of the Year by the Northeastern Ohio Chapter of the National Football Foundation from among 13 universities and colleges in the region.

Before returning to Akron following the 1994 campaign, Winters was an assistant football coach at the University of Wisconsin for two seasons (1990-91). Prior to UW, he was on the coaching staff at the University of Toledo for four seasons (1986-89).

In his previous stint on the Akron coaching staff, Winters served on Jim Dennison’s staff as offensive backfield coach for two seasons after being a graduate assistant for the `82 and `83 campaigns.

Winters was inducted into the UA Athletic Hall of Fame on Feb. 2, 1990. He earned a bachelor of science degree in industrial management in `80 and a M.S. degree in education in 1984.

The seventh all-time leading rusher in school history, he rushed for 2,613 yards during his Zips career and was named 1980 UA Athlete of the Year. Winters was a three-time letterman and a three-time recipient of the Harry “Doc” Smith Award as the outstanding player in his class. In `79, Winters was selected as the Zips’ offensive MVP. He was a prep star at Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary.

A former member of the AFCA Division II Board of Coaches, Winters currently serves on the NCAA Regional Ranking Committee as well as the NCAA Rules Committee.

Winters has four children, Christian, Monica, Melanie and Natalie and is married to the former Mya Hill.

PAUL WINTERS’ WSU COACHING RECORD -------OVERALL------- ---------GLIAC--------Year GP W L Pct. W L Finish 2004 10 1 9 .100 1 9 13th 2005* 10 3 7 .300 3 7 T-8th 2006 11 6 5 .545 6 4 T-4th 2007 11 3 8 .273 2 8 12th 2008 11 8 3 .727 7 3 T-3rd 2009 11 6 5 .545 5 5 8th 2010 11 9 2 .818 8 2 T-2nd& 2011 16 12 4 .750 7 3 2nd/South# 2012 10 5 5 .500 5 5 6th/North 2013 11 3 8 .273 3 7 T-6th/North 2014 11 7 4 .636 6 4 3rd/North 2015 11 6 5 .545 5 5 T-6th/Overall 2016 10 7 3 .700 7 3 -Career 144 76 68 .528 65 65 -- National Runner-Up * Does not include forfeit by Saginaw Valley State & GLIAC South Division Champions #

COACHING STAFF

Front Row (L to R): Scott Wooster, Jon Robinson, Matt Johnston, Dan Allen Back Row (L to R): E.J. Henderson, Ian Good, Desmond Morgan, Ronald Talley, Paul Winters, Scott Kazmierski, Brad Wilson, Jeff Reardon, Jordan Belfiori

BRAD WILSON

SCOTT KAZMIERSKI

SCOTT WOOSTER

JON ROBINSON

E.J. HENDERSON

JEFF REARDON

RUBEN MENDOZA

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR SECONDARY COACH

RECRUITING COORDINATOR DEFENSIVE LINE COACH

OFFENSIVE LINE COACH

LINEBACKERS COACH

WIDE RECEIVERS COACH

QUARTERBACKS COACH

HEAD STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH

DAN ALLEN

IAN GOOD

JORDAN BELFIORI

DESMOND MORGAN

RONALD TALLEY

MATT JOHNSTON

TERRANCE WOODS

GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH TIGHT ENDS

GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH LINEBACKERS

GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH DEFENSIVE BACKS

GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH OFFENSIVE LINE

GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH DEFENSIVE LINE

ASSISTANT COACH LINEBACKERS

EQUIPMENT MANAGER

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TEAM ROSTERS # NAME 1 Jamel Hicks 2 Jake Carrizales 2 Demetrius Stinson 3 Brandon Lee 4 Deiontae Nicholas 6 Corey Ester 7 Jimmy Hendrix 8 Ronny Brant II 9 Lairren Johnson 10 Trevor Van Tubbergen 11 Manny Mendoza 12 Dakota Kupp 13 DeAndre Grady 14 Donovan Zezula 15 Jared Singletary 16 Christian Klink 17 Andy Bielecki 19 Brian Blackburn 20 Greg McDade 21 DeOntay Moffett 22 Anthony Copeland II 23 James Howard 24 Terry Sanders 25 Romello Brown 26 Carterris Carter 27 Valorian Cunningham 30 Donte Eubanks 31 Devyn Manson 32 James Hill 34 Stephen Charron 36 Leon Eggleston 39 Garrett Wiska 40 Drew Dowding 42 Luke Bevilacqua 43 Dylan Donnelly 44 Anthony DeDamos 47 Dustin Carlin 48 Randy Garvin 50 Greg Webber 51 Jada Littlejohn 52 Anthony Pittman 54 Ryan Smith 55 Alex Ziedas 56 Idris Hobdy 57 Brady Beedon 60 Sawyer McFadden 65 JT Pillars 66 Charlie Younger 70 Andrew Zimmerman 71 Sam Tate 72 Nate Theaker 73 Robert Kelly 74 Israel Helms 75 Tommy Richardson 76 Ed Reny 77 Justin Tockstein 79 Jacob Sheets 80 Darece Roberson Jr. 81 Marcus Bailey 82 Logan Smith 83 Nathan White 84 Preston Pelham 85 Trent Brodbeck 86 Luke Ketterman 87 Kyle Muller 88 Aaron Weston 89 Kyle Lewis 90 Derrick Coleman 91 Jonathan Currie 92 Blake Mazur 93 Justin Hollins 94 Tiroca Battle 96 LaMonte Baker 97 Dalton Binkowski 98 Alex Medenbach 99 Jalen Lewis

POS. HT./WT. YR. HOMETOWN / HIGH SCHOOL (LAST TEAM) WR 5-11/168 R-Sr. East Cleveland, Ohio / Shaw DE 6-2/243 R-Jr. Hamler, Ohio / Patrick Henry RB 5-11/220 Jr. Detroit, Mich. / Douglass (Ferris State) CB 6-0/196 R-Sr. Detroit, Mich. / Southeastern RB/KR 5-10/186 R-So. Chesterfield, Mich. / L’Anse Creuse North WR 5-10/165 R-So. Lake Orion, Mich. / Lake Orion S 6-0/177 R-Sr. Livonia, Mich. / Brother Rice S/PR 6-0/206 R-Jr. Uniontown, Ohio / Green S 6-0/202 R-Sr. Warren, Mich. / Lincoln QB 6-4/191 R-Jr. Holland, Mich. / West Ottawa WR 6-3/215 R-Jr. Rochester Hills, Mich. / Rochester QB 6-3/200 R-Fr. Waterford, Mich. / Mott (Central Michigan) S 5-10/204 Sr. Grand Rapids, Mich. / East Grand Rapids QB 6-1/213 So. Clarkston, Mich. / Clarkston CB 5-9/160 R-So. Farmington Hills, Mich. / Southfield-Lathrup QB 6-2/216 R-Fr. Olmsted Falls, Ohio / Parma Heights Holy Name S 5-11/192 R-Fr. Shelby Twp., Mich. / Lutheran North WR 6-6/228 Sr. Detroit, Mich. / Crockett (Florida A&M) CB 6-1/178 R-Fr. Sterling Heights, Mich. / Stevenson RB/KR 5-9/205 R-Fr. Muskegon Heights, Mich. / Mona Shores S 6-2/186 R-Fr. Bedford Heights, Ohio / Bedford CB 6-0/185 R-Jr. Detroit, Mich. / Chandler Park Academy S 6-1/202 R-Fr. Sterling Heights, Mich. / Stevenson RB 5-11/248 R-Jr. Westland, Mich. / Livonia Churchill OLB 6-1/210 R-So. Southfield, Mich. / Southfield OLB 6-2/219 R-Sr. Kalamazoo, Mich. / Loy Norrix CB 6-0/188 R-Fr. Farmington Hills, Mich. / Harrison CB 5-10/170 R-So. Lansing, Mich. / Waverly RB 6-3/224 R-Fr. Livonia, Mich. / Clarenceville FB 6-1/230 R-Fr. Palm Harbor, Fla. / Palm Harbor OLB 6-0/205 R-Fr. Sylvania, Ohio / Southview FB 6-1/258 R-Sr. Northville, Mich. / Detroit Catholic Central (Notre Dame College) OLB 6-2/224 R-So. Michigan Center, Mich. / Michigan Center PK 6-0/163 Fr. Lake Orion, Mich. / Lake Orion PK 5-1/189 Fr. Fraser, Mich. / Fraser MLB 6-2/250 R-Sr. Rockford, Mich. / Rockford MLB 6-0/232 Jr. Sterling Heights, Mich. / Utica Stevenson MLB 6-1/221 R-So. Belmont, Mich. / Rockford C 6-3/300 R-Jr. Troy, Mich. / Troy DT 6-2/253 R-Sr. Flint, Mich. / Northern OLB 6-3/210 R-So. Beverly Hills, Mich. / Birmingham Groves OLB 6-0/215 R-Fr. Warren, Mich. / De La Salle C 6-3/280 R-Sr. Dearborn, Mich. / U. of Detroit Jesuit (Indiana) OLB 6-1/228 R-Sr. Flint, Mich. / Powers DE 6-3/215 R-Fr. Marysville, Mich. / Marysville DT 6-3/298 R-Sr. Holt, Mich. / Holt C/G 6-4/295 R-Sr. Metamora, Mich. / Lapeer East G 6-3/296 R-Fr. Eagle, Wis. / Mukwonago T 6-6/313 R-Sr. Grand Rapids, Mich. / West Catholic NT 6-4/318 Sr. Detroit, Mich. / Martin Luther King (Independence CC) T 6-6/303 Gr. White Lake, Mich. / Lakeland G 6-3/288 R-Sr. Grosse Pointe, Mich. / Chandler Park Academy T 6-5/295 R-So. Southfield, Mich. / Orchard Lake St. Mary’s G 6-4/299 R-Jr. Troy, Mich. / Troy G/T 6-5/305 R-Sr. Whitmore Lake, Mich. / Dexter T 6-4/309 R-Fr. Warren, Mich. / Mott G 6-7/311 R-Sr. Ann Arbor, Mich. / Skyline WR 5-9/160 Fr. Muskegon, Mich. / Mona Shores WR 6-4/191 R-Fr. Walled Lake, Mich. / Walled Lake Western WR 6-3/218 R-So. Norton Shores, Mich. / Mona Shores DE 6-2/228 R-Sr. Toledo, Ohio / St. Francis de Sales TE 6-4/262 R-So. Tecumseh, Mich. / Tecumseh TE 6-4/255 R-Sr. Toledo, Ohio / St. John’s Jesuit TE 6-5/241 R-Fr. Maumee, Ohio / Toledo St. Francis de Sales P 6-2/218 R-Fr. Clinton Twp., Mich. / Chippewa Valley TE 6-6/270 R-Sr. Comstock Park, Mich. / Rockford WR 5-11/188 R-Fr. Detroit, Mich. / Renaissance DE 6-4/220 R-So. Beverly Hills, Mich. / Country Day DE 6-4/229 R-Fr. Metamora, Mich. / Lapeer NT 6-2/278 R-Jr. Comstock Park, Mich. / Comstock Park NT 6-1/317 R-Fr. West Bloomfield, Mich. / West Bloomfield DT 6-1/262 R-Fr. Auburn Hills, Mich. / Avondale NT 6-3/272 R-Jr. Mt. Clemens, Mich. / L’Anse Creuse North NT 6-2/270 R-Sr. Washington, Mich. / Romeo DT 6-4/269 R-Sr. Muskegon, Mich. / Catholic Central DE 6-4/230 R-Fr. Pontiac, Mich. / West Bloomfield

# 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 51 52 53 54 55 56 60 61 62 63 66 70 71 72 76 77 80 81 85 88 89 90 92 94 95 97 99

NAME POS. Marquez Gollman LB Brandon Bean WR Sydney Omameh DE Alton Voss DE DéOndre Hogan DT Bart Williams QB David Talley LB Joe Robbins WR Jacob Studdard CB Urston Smith WR Nick Dodson WR Ryan West WR Jon-Marc Anderson WR Jailyn Harden S DaéShaun Hurley LB Matt Crable QB Cole Kotopka QB Ollie Ajami QB Joel Schipper PK Parker McInnis LB Marty Carter RB Terrell Dorsey RB Christian Lumpkin RB Matt Williams WR Garrett Pougnet S Jalen Bryant WR Bryce Young-Walls RB Tre Walton DB Kyle Short DB Devin McKissic CB Grant Postma S Donte Carey S Kalen Dunham CB Caleb Richard RB DaMario Johnson CB Brendan McMahon DB Isaiah Nkansah LB Joe Moran LB Nick Keizer TE Rahju Blackmon LB Jacob Howe DL Michael Pettis LB Chaz Lumpkin DB Nate Cole DB James Fleming LS Gabriel Gulbee-Rodriguez LB Collin Schlosser LB Aaron Cox C Jacari Faulkner DL J.J. McGrath K Dylan Carroll DE Derek Sparkman RG Dan Madden P Nathan Brady LG Evan Schriner RG Ryan Egan C Ben Walling LT Scott Koenigsknecht RT Kyle Korman OL Dan DeLuca LG Josh Dentler OL Cameron Hobbs LT Nick Fish RT Marquon Sargent WR Pete Cender TE Brian Moran TE DéAundre Simpkins WR Austin Paritee WR Mark Rosenquist NT Keane Belcher DE James McBride DL Tyler Cuckovich DL Cody Moore DT Sonny Haskins DL

HT./WT. 5-11/190 6-3/209 6-4/255 6-3/240 6-2/280 6-6/220 6-2/230 6-3/215 6-0/185 6-2/215 5-11/180 6-3/220 5-10/185 6-0/180 6-0/200 6-4/220 6-6/235 6-2/205 5-11/185 6-0/200 6-0/200 5-11/225 5-10/175 6-2/195 6-3/212 6-0/200 5-8/195 5-11/190 6-3/205 5-11/175 5-11/195 6-1/200 6-2/180 5-11/205 6-0/170 6-3/205 6-2/215 6-2/240 6-5/255 6-0/235 6-2/250 6-1/218 5-10/174 5-11/180 6-0/210 6-1/225 6-1/230 6-5/300 6-2/260 6-1/210 6-4/255 6-4/300 6-3/180 6-3/285 6-2/285 6-4/285 6-5/288 6-6/290 6-4/268 6-4/285 6-6/300 6-5/305 6-7/300 6-2/180 6-4/250 6-5/250 6-3/188 6-0/180 6-4/300 6-3/285 6-1/276 6-4/275 6-2/280 6-2/310

YR. HOMETOWN / HIGH SCHOOL (LAST TEAM) Sr. Ypsilanti, Mich. / Ypsilanti Jr. Lathrup Village, Mich. / Southfield Sr. Columbus, Ohio / William Mason (Ohio Dominican) Sr. New Port Richey, Fla. / Gulf Sr. Livonia, Mich. / Clarenceville So. Grand Blanc, Mich. / Grand Blanc Sr. Southfield, Mich. / Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Sr. Petoskey, Mich. / Petoskey So. Southfield, Mich. / Southfield (Youngstown State) Jr. Elkhart, Ind. / Memorial So. Aurora, Ill. / Metea Valley Sr. Oswego, Ill. / Oswego Jr. Newburgh, Ill. / Castle (Illinois State) R-Fr. Indianapolis, Ind. / Ben Davis Fr. Chicago, Ill. / Morgan Park R-Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio / Moeller R-Fr. Plainfield, Ill. / East Jr. Dearborn, Mich. / Dearborn Sr. Grand Rapids, Mich. / Christian Jr. Commerce Twp., Mich. / Orchard Lake St. Mary’s So. East Chicago, Ind. / East Chicago Central Sr. Mansfield, Ohio / Mansfield So. Cincinnati, Ohio / Winton Woods Sr. Geneva, Ill. / Geneva Jr. Fenton, Mich. / Flint Powers So. Livonia, Mich. / Clarenceville R-Fr. Ann Arbor, Mich. / Pioneer Jr. Southfield, Mich. / Southfield Jr. Rockford, Mich. / Rockford So. Detroit, Mich. / Renaissance So. Zeeland, Mich. / West Sr. Grand Rapids, Mich. / Ottawa Hills R-Fr. Canton, Mich. / Plymouth R-Fr. Sanford, Mich. / H.H. Dow R-Fr. Hammond, Ind. / Hammond Morton So. Rochester Hills, Mich. / Bishop Foley R-Fr. Mason, Ohio / William Sr. Loveland, Ohio / Loveland Jr. Portage, Mich. / Northern So. Ft. Wayne, Ind. / Snider So. Grand Rapids, Mich. / Forest Hills Northern R-Fr. Battle Creek, Mich. / Central R-Fr. Cincinnati, Ohio / Winton Woods Sr. Bloomfield, Mich. / Lahser So. Jackson, Mich. / Lumen Christi Jr. Paw Paw, Mich. / Paw Paw (Eastern Michigan) Jr. Ada, Mich. / Forest Hills Central Sr. Macomb, Mich. / Utica Ford So. Detroit, Mich. / Jesuit So. Macomb, Mich. / Lutheran North So. Portland, Mich. / Portland So. East Peoria, Ill. / East Peroria Community R-Fr. Parma Heights, Ohio / Padua Franciscan R-Fr. Tecumseh, Mich. / Tecumseh Jr. Northville, Mich. / Northville So. Montrose, Mich. / Montrose So. Independence, Ky. / Simon Kenton Jr. Lansing, Mich. / Waverly R-Fr. Linden, Mich. / Linden Jr. Allen Park, Mich. / Allen Park So. Portage, Mich. / Northern Jr. Sanford, Mich. / Sanford-Meridian So. Madison, Wis. / Verona (Illinois State) R-Fr. Muskegon, Mich. / Mona Shores So. Howell, Mich. / Howell (Air Force) Jr. Webberville, Mich. / Fowlerville R-Fr. Grand Blanc, Mich. / Grand Blanc R-Fr. Birmingham, Mich. / Seaholm Sr. Lake Forest, Ill. / Lake Forest Academy (Butte CC) Jr. Grand Rapids, Mich. / Catholic Central R-Fr. Indianapolis, Ind. / Pike So. Oxford, Mich. / Detroit Jesuit Jr. Fishers, Ind. / Fishers Sr. Gary, Ind. / Bowman Academy

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DEPTH CHARTS

WAYNESTATEWARRIORS OFFENSE LEFT TACKLE 72 NATE THEAKER

LEFT GUARD CENTER 75 TOMMY RICHARDSON 65 JT PILLARS

RIGHT GUARD 73 ROBERT KELLY

RIGHT TACKLE 70 ANDY ZIMMERMAN

77 Justin Tockstein

76 Ed Reny

50 Greg Webber

66

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WIDE RECEIVER 1 JAMEL HICKS

RUNNING BACK 25 ROMELLO BROWN

QUARTERBACK 14 DONOVAN ZEZULA

FULLBACK 34 STEPHEN CHARRON

TIGHT END 85 TRENT BRODBECK

WIDE RECEIVER 11 MANNY MENDOZA

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4

12

21

88

6

Darece Roberson Jr.

Deiontae Nicholas

Dakota Kupp

Charlie Younger

DeOntay Moffett

Israel Helms

Aaron Weston

Corey Ester

DEFENSE DEFENSIVE END 83 NATHAN WHITE 99 Jalen Lewis

DEFENSIVE TACKLE 98 ALEX MEDENBACH 93 Justin Hollins

NOSE TACKLE DEFENSIVE END 97 DALTON BINKOWSKI 2 JAKE CARRIZALES 51 Jada Littlejohn 90 Derrick Coleman

LINEBACKER LINEBACKER CORNERBACK SAFETY 44 ANTHONY DeDAMOS 27 VALORIAN CUNNINGHAM 3 BRANDON LEE 8 RONNY BRANT II 56 Idris Hobdy 36 Leon Eggleston 15 Jared Singletary 9 Lairren Johnson

LINEBACKER 54 RYAN SMITH 52 Anthony Pittman SAFETY 7 JIMMY HENDRIX 13 DeAndre Grady

CORNERBACK 23 JAMES HOWARD 20 Greg McDade

SPECIAL TEAMS KICKER 42 LUKE BEVILACQUA 43 Dylan Donnelly

PUNTER 87 KYLE MULLER 82 Logan Smith

LONG SNAPPER 8 RONNY BRANT II 88 Aaron Weston

HOLDER 14 DONOVAN ZEZULA 1 Jamel Hicks

KICK RETURNER PUNT RETURNER 4 DEIONTAE NICHOLAS 8 RONNY BRANT II 21 DeONTAY MOFFETT 80 Darece Roberson Jr.

GRANDVALLEYSTATELAKERS OFFENSE LEFT TACKLE 63 BEN WALLING 76 Cameron Hobbs

LEFT GUARD 60 NATE BRADY 71 Dan DeLuca

CENTER 51 AARON COX 62 Ryan Eagan

RIGHT GUARD 61 EVAN SCHRINER 55 Derek Sparkman

RIGHT TACKLE 77 NICK FISH 66 Scott Koenigsknecht

WIDE RECEIVER 24 MATT WILLIAMS

WIDE RECEIVER 3 BRANDON BEAN

TIGHT END 41 NICK KEIZER

QUARTERBACK 6 BART WILLIAMS

HALFBACK 21 MARTY CARTER

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22

Jalen Bryant

Urston Smith

Pete Cender

Ollie Ajami

WIDE RECEIVER 8 JOE ROBBINS 11 Nick Dodson

Terrell Dorsey

DEFENSE DEFENSIVE END DEFENSIVE TACKLE 3 SYDNEY OMAMEH 5 De’ONDRE HOGAN 54 Dylan Carroll 97 Cody Moore

NOSE TACKLE 90 MARK ROSENQUIST 99 Sonny Haskins

DEFENSIVE END 4 ALTON VOSS 92 Keane Belcher

LINEBACKER LINEBACKER CORNERBACK SAFETY 7 DAVID TALLEY 2 MARQUEZ GOLLMAN 33 KALEN DUNHAM 32 DONTE CAREY 39 Isaiah Nkansah 15 DaeShaun Hurley 9 Jacob Studdard 14 Jailyn Harden

LINEBACKER 49 COLLIN SCHLOSSER 40 Joe Moran SAFETY 25 GARRETT POUGNET 31 Grant Postma

CORNERBACK 30 DEVIN McKISSIC 35 DaMario Johnson

SPECIAL TEAMS KICKER PUNTER 19 JOEL SCHIPPER 48 DAN MADDEN

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HOLDER 24 MATT WILLIAMS

LONG SNAPPER 47 JAMES FLEMING

KICK RETURNER PUNT RETURNER 23 CHRISTIAN LUMPKIN 24 MATT WILLIAMS 13 JON-MARC ANDERSON

AROUND THE GLIAC

UPCOMING GAMES

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Grand Valley State at Wayne State, noon* Northwood at Walsh, noon* Ashland at Ohio Dominican, noon* Lake Erie at Hillsdale, noon* Saginaw Valley State at Ferris State, 1 p.m.* Findlay at Michigan Tech, 1 p.m.* Northern Michigan at Tiffin, 1:30 p.m.* END OF THE REGULAR SEASON

RECENT RESULTS

NORTH DIVISION

GLIAC Pct. PF PA Overall Pct. PF PA Home Road

#2 Grand Valley State

9-0

1.000

372

172

10-0

1.000

413

175

6-0

4-0

#18 Ferris State

8-2

.800

342

218

8-2

.800

342

218

4-1

4-1

Wayne State

7-3 .700 342 216 7-3 .700 342 216 5-0 2-3

Saginaw Valley State

5-4 .556 248 235 5-4 .556 248 235 3-2 2-2

Michigan Tech

4-5 .444 213 222 4-5 .444 213 222 2-2 2-3

Hillsdale

3-5 .375 235 272 4-5 .444 265 296 3-2 1-3

Northern Michigan

3-6 .333 292 339 3-7 .300 333 386 2-4 1-3

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 at Wayne State 41, Hillsdale 30* Grand Valley State 24, at Ohio Dominican 21* Saginaw Valley State 17, at Michigan Tech 16* at Northwood 44, Lake Erie 14* at Tiffin 35, Ashland 32* at Northern Michigan 54, Walsh 14* Ferris State 20, Findlay 17*

Northwood

2-8 .200 190 271 2-8 .200 190 271 2-3 0-5

SOUTH DIVISION

GLIAC Pct. PF PA Overall Pct. PF PA Home Road

#20 Ashland

6-2 .750 327 131 8-2 .800 445 145 5-0 3-2

Ohio Dominican

7-3 .700 289 222 7-3 .700 289 222 2-2 5-1

Tiffin

6-3 .667 269 218 7-3 .700 289 235 4-1 3-2

Findlay

5-5 .500 291 265 5-5 .500 291 265 3-3 2-2

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 Wayne State 37, at Findlay 21* Tiffin 35, at Walsh 7* at Ashland 45, Northwood 7* Ohio Dominican 45, at Lake Erie 7* at Saginaw Valley State 41, Northern Michigan 13* at Grand Valley State 35, Ferris State 23*

Walsh

0-9 .000 82 360 1-9 .100 106 381 1-4 0-5

Lake Erie

0-10 .000 133 484 0-10 .000 133 484 0-5 0-5

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 at Wayne State 47, Walsh 14* at Ohio Dominican 35, Northwood 28* at Ferris State 45, Northern Michigan 23* Ashland 63, at Lake Erie 6* at Tiffin 24, Michigan Tech 17* at Findlay 46, Hillsdale 28* at Grand Valley State 41, Truman State 3 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 at Wayne State 42, Saginaw Valley State 14* at Ferris State 42, Lake Erie 14* Ohio Dominican 38, at Northern Michigan 28* at Northwood 17, Michigan Tech 3* Findlay 27, at Tiffin 23* Ashland 70, at Kentucky Wesleyan 14 Grand Valley State 35, at Hillsdale 17* at Walsh 24, Malone 21 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 at Ferris State 42, Wayne State 20* Ohio Dominican 42, at Walsh 13* Hillsdale 41, at Northern Michigan 38* at Michigan Tech 24, Ashland 21* Tiffin 42, at Northwood 14* at Saginaw Valley State 44, Lake Erie 13* at Grand Valley State 28, Findlay 17* SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 at Ohio Dominican 28, Wayne State 17* Ferris State 41, at Hillsdale 20* at Findlay 28, Northwood 13* Tiffin 45, at Lake Erie 21* Michigan Tech 51, at Northern Michigan 45 (OT)* at Ashland 56, Walsh 0* Grand Valley State 62, at Saginaw Valley State 56 (2OT)* * GLIAC Contest

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2016GLIACLEADERS Scoring Offense (Pts./Game), Team Ashland ........................................... 44.5 Grand Valley State............................ 41.3 Wayne State .............................34.2 Ferris State ...................................... 34.2 Northern Michigan .......................... 33.3

Rushing Yards/Game, Individual Romello Brown, WSU .............. 144.1 Marty Carter, GVSU........................ 142.5 Reggie Bell, FSU............................. 108.1 Chauncey Bridges, UF .................... 106.8 Jake Mayon, NMU .......................... 105.4

Scoring (Points/Game), Individual Marty Carter, GVSU .......................... 10.8 Tommy Scott Jr., SVSU ..................... 10.0 Demetrius Stinson, WSU ............. 9.8 Romello Brown, WSU .................. 9.0 Reggie Bell, FSU ................................ 9.0 Adam Shaheen, AU ........................... 9.0

Scoring Defense (Pts./Game), Team Ashland ........................................... 14.5 Grand Valley State ........................... 17.5 Wayne State ............................ 21.6 Ferris State ...................................... 21.8 Ohio Dominican............................... 22.2

Passing Yards/Game, Individual Chance Stewart, HC ....................... 294.5 Travis Tarnowski, AU ...................... 276.2 Rhys Gervais, UF ............................ 271.3 Bart Williams, GVSU ...................... 253.8 Grant Russell, ODU......................... 249.9

Total Offense (Yds./Game), Team Ashland ......................................... 537.0 Grand Valley State ......................... 496.2 Ferris State..................................... 485.1 Wayne State ...........................454.6 Findlay........................................... 443.2

Receiving Yards/Game, Individual Trey Brock, HC ................................ 131.7 Jason Moore, UF ............................ 107.7 Charles Holland, TU ......................... 91.8 Cory Contini, ODU ............................ 89.9 Adam Shaheen, AU ......................... 82.8

Sacks, Individual Zach Sieler, FSU ............................... 14.0 Sydney Omameh, GVSU ................... 10.0 Demetrius Farmer, ODU ..................... 8.0 Four Tied at ....................................... 5.5

Total Defense (Yds./Game), Team Ashland ......................................... 298.4 Wayne State ...........................341.9 Grand Valley State.......................... 343.6 Ohio Dominican ............................. 344.1 Ferris State..................................... 347.5

Receptions/Game, Individual Trey Brock, HC.................................... 7.7 Jason Moore, UF ................................ 6.5 Cory Contini, ODU .............................. 6.4 Dylan Blunk, UF ................................. 5.7 Charles Holland, TU ........................... 5.7

Tackles For Loss, Individual Zach Sieler, FSU................................ 22.0 Demetrius Farmer, ODU ................... 13.5 Willie Mays, TU ................................ 12.5 Dylan Carroll, GVSU ......................... 12.0 Brandon Gency, AU .......................... 11.5

Rushing Offense (Yds./Game), Team Wayne State ...........................281.8 Ferris State..................................... 257.0 Ashland ......................................... 254.5 Grand Valley State ......................... 231.2 Northwood .................................... 214.9

Kickoff Return Avg., Individual David Turner, ODU ............................ 26.6 Deiontae Nicholas, WSU ............ 26.0 Christian Lumpkin, GVSU ................. 24.4 Keishaun Sims, AU ........................... 24.2 Keshawn Walker, NMU .................... 24.1

Punt Average, Individual Michael Muzic, LEC........................... 40.6 John Kwiecinski, NMU...................... 40.4 Ryan VanGoethem, MTU .................. 38.9 Scott McCormick, NU ....................... 38.8 Alex Knight, WU .............................. 38.4

Total Tackles, Individual Michael Fisher, NU ............................ 104 Nick King, WU ................................... 102 Bryan Jones, SVSU .............................. 96 Anthony Darkangelo, FSU ....................92 Michael Alexander, SVSU .................... 91

MEET THE WARRIORS

JAMEL HICKS #1 • WR

JAKE CARRIZALES #2 • DE

DEMETRIUS STINSON #2 • RB

BRANDON LEE #3 • CB

DEIONTAE NICHOLAS #4 • RB/KR

COREY ESTER #6 • WR

JIMMY HENDRIX #7 • S

RONNY BRANT II #8 • S

LAIRREN JOHNSON #9 • S

TREVOR VAN TUBBERGEN #10 • QB

MANNY MENDOZA #11 • WR

DAKOTA KUPP #12 • QB

DeANDRE GRADY #13 • S

WESTLEY BRANDON #13 • QB

DONOVAN ZEZULA #14 • QB

JARED SINGLETARY #15 • CB

CHRISTIAN KLINK #16 • QB

ANDY BIELECKI #17 • S

JAKE AmRHEIN #18 • QB

BRIAN BLACKBURN #19 • WR

GREG McDADE #20 • CB

DeONTAY MOFFETT #21 • RB

ANTHONY COPELAND II #22 • S

JAMES HOWARD #23 • CB

TERRY SANDERS #24 • CB

ROMELLO BROWN #25 • RB

CARTERRIS CARTER #26 • LB

VALORIAN CUNNINGHAM #27 • LB

JEREMIAH McCURTIS #28 • CB

DONTE EUBANKS #30 • CB

DEVYN MANSON #31 • CB

JAMES HILL #32 • RB

DaVARIE HALLIBURTON #33 • CB

STEPHEN CHARRON #34 • FB

LEON EGGLESTON #36 • LB

LONHI SIBANDE #37 • S

PAUL GRAHAM #38 • PK/P

GARRETT WISKA #39 • FB

DREW DOWDING #40 • LB

RAY’JON WILLIAMS-JACKSON #41 • WR

LUKE BEVILACQUA #42 • PK

EVAN CONN #43 • TE

ANTHONY DeDAMOS #44 • LB

KYLE TOTH #45 • FS

TYLER BLASZCZAK #46 • WR

DUTIN CARLIN #47 • LB

RANDY GARVIN #48 • LB

STEVEN GLENN #49 • ATH

GREG WEBBER #50 • OL

JADA LITTLEJOHN #51 • DT

ANTHONY PITTMAN #52 • LB

RYAN SMITH #54 • LB

ALEX ZIEDAS #55 • OL

IDRIS HOBDY #56 • LB

BRADY BEEDON #57 • DE

JUSTIN RAU #58 • LB

DARIUS GRIGGS #59 • LB

SAWYER McFADDEN #60 • DL

BRENDAN HRCKA #61 • OL

TARRON HAMPTON #62 • OL

ALEX ANGELAS #63 • OL

NOLAN SMITH #64 • OL

JT PILLARS #65 • OL

CHARLIE YOUNGER #66 • DT

TYLER DENSKI #67 • OL

HAROLD GIBBS III #68 • DE

ADAM McJUNKIN #69 • DT

ANDREW ZIMMERMAN #70 • OL

SAM TATE #71 • DL

NATE THEAKER #72 • OL

ROBERT KELLY #73 • OL

ISRAEL HELMS #74 • OL

TOMMY RICHARDSON #75 • OL

ED RENY #76 • OL

JUSTIN TOCKSTEIN #77 • OL

KYLE FOSTER #78 • OL

JACOB SHEETS #79 • OL

DARECE ROBERSON JR. #80 • WR

MARCUS BAILEY #81 • WR

LOGAN SMITH #82 • WR

NATHAN WHITE #83 • DE

SHANE HOLLER #83 • WR

PRESTON PELHAM #84 • TE

TRENT BRODBECK #85 • TE

LUKE KETTERMAN #86 • TE

KYLE MULLER #87 • TE

AARON WESTON #88 • TE

KYLE LEWIS #89 • WR

DERRICK COLEMAN #90 • DE

JONATHAN CURRIE #91 • DE

BLAKE MAZUR #92 • DT

JUSTIN HOLLINS #93 • NT

TIROCA BATTLE #94 • DT

KOLBY NANCE #95 • DE

LaMONTE BAKER #96 • DL

DALTON BINKOWSKI #97 • DT

ALEX MEDENBACH #98 • DT

JALEN LEWIS #99 • DE

ALEXANDER NAST #25 • PK

DYLAN DONNELLY #43 • PK

ARI GOLDBERG #99 • PK

BRENT MURRAY RS • RB

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CHEER MARKETING & PROMOTIONS LOC L WSUATHLETICS.COM GO WARRIORS!

FOOTBALL GAMEDAY PROMOTIONS 2016 SEPT. 17 • LAKE ERIE • 6 PM Theme: WSU Football Kick-Off Special Events: Thunder Sticks for the first 1,000 fans. Warrior Zone T-shirts for the first 1,000 WSU students with their OneCard.

Student post-game activity brought to you by the Campus Activities Team.

SEPT. 24 • TIFFIN • NOON Theme: Tartar/ Warrior Reunion Special Events: Foam Fingers for the first 1,000 fans. Sunglasses for the first 500 WSU students with their OneCard.

OCT. 1 • HILLSDALE • 6 PM Theme: Homecoming Special Events: Mini megaphones for the first 1,000 fans. Student post-game activity brought to you by the Campus Activities Team.

2016 PRICING

General Admission: $10 Child (Age 6-12): $5 Children 5 & Under: FREE

OCT. 15 • WALSH • NOON Special Events: Green and Gold pom-poms for the first 1,000 fans. WSU Beanie for the first 600 WSU students with their OneCard.

OCT. 22 • SAGINAW VALLEY STATE • NOON Theme: Trick-or-Treat with the Warriors Special Events: WSU Texting Gloves for the first 700 WSU students with their OneCard.

NOV. 12 • GRAND VALLEY STATE • NOON Theme: Veterans & Law Enforcement Day Special Events: “Rally to beat Grand Valley” – Rally Towels for the first 1,000 fans. WSU Scarf for the first 1,000 WSU students with their OneCard.

Group (10+): $7 Group (20+): $6 Savings of $3 or $4 per ticket

Kids Zone: Inflatables, cotton candy and a football throwing zone are all part of our Kid Zone within the fun In-game trivia contest: How well do you know Wayne State Football? One fan is selected every game to participate during an on-field trivia contest. If they answer the question correctly, they will be rewarded with a prize! and safe environment of the WSU football stadium.

President’s Tent: Gathering of Anthony Wayne Society members hosted by President M. Roy Wilson and other WSU dignitaries.

Alumni Tent: Are you an Alum? Stop by the Alumni tent for the latest news about your Wayne State Warriors.

Merchandise Tent: Every fan needs the best WSU swag! Stop by the tent to see what’s new this year!

Tailgate: Football season would not be the same without one of its most well-known traditions. WSU tailgater’s rally in Lot 50, located off Warren Ave. in front of the Matthaei Building, bright and early before every game.

Giveaways: If you’re lucky, you could receive one of the many giveaways for participating in a WSU promotion.

Chocolate treats: The WSU Cheerleaders have set their own tradition of passing out chocolate candies to fans as they exit the game.

Live pre-game show: Every WSU football game is broadcast on WDTK The Patriot (92.7 FM & 1400 AM). Prior to the game, the broadcasters host their show from the softball complex area. Stop by and say hello!

Free Parking: Wayne State Football fans receive complimentary parking in Lot 50 located off of Warren Ave. in front of the Matthaei Building on gamedays.

Military Guest of Honor: Prior to kick off one member of the U.S. Armed Forces is recognized for their service to our country.

Fans of the Game: One lucky family of four will receive reserved seating on the 50 yard line.

Alma Mater: Enjoy the vocals of the WSU Choral, comprised of WSU students, as they perform one of our University traditions.

Warrior Zone: All WSU students are invited to watch the game in the designated Warrior Zone. It’s the place to be if you’re a Warrior!

Students of the Game: One male and one female fan will be selected at each game to be recognized as the WSU Band: The Marching Band performs during every home game, along with a special halftime performance. “Student of the Game” and receive a prize.

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THE OFFICIAL SAUSAGE OF WAYNE STATE ATHLETICS

WSU FOOTBALL WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF THE FIRST AND TEN CLUB CONTRIBUTORS

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WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2016

With over 400 student-athletes, the cost of managing a successful athletic program requires regular, private support. The “W” Club creates that opportunity as an annual giving club that directs a tax-deductible gift to assist your favorite program and the overall initiatives of the athletic department. YOUR contribution is instrumental to maintain that continued level of excellence and support for today’s student-athletes.

MEMBER BENEFITS

HOW TO JOIN • Call (313) 577-0241 to make a credit/debit card donation or WSU Payroll Deduction • Send donation form or check to: Director of Development 5101 John C. Lodge, 101 Matthaei Detroit, MI 48202

• Support a student-athlete’s education • Warrior Within magazine • Access pass to “W” Club hospitality tent/lounge* • Access to VIP Parking*

• Provide facility improvements • Invitations to special events* • Tax deduction • “W” Club auto window decal*

* Donations are cumulative and will be based on a 12 month cycle

VIP ACCESS

• Give to athletics online at WSUATHLETICS.COM

(To receive VIP Access to the W Club Hospitality Tent you must be a W Club Member at the Green and Gold Level ($250) or above.

• Full buffet of gameday food and beverage • Climate controlled atmosphere

• Front row seat in the end zone

* Tent covering to watch the game in the rain and heaters when the weather turns

Visit WSUATHLETICS.COM for a full list of W Club membership levels and benefits.

JOIN THE WARRIOR KIDS CLUB Membership is FREE to children ages 12 and under!

Membership Benefits: • FREE ticket to a home football game, a basketball game and a volleyball match.

• Access to the Kids Zone which includes inflatables, face painting and more.

• Front-of-the-line privileges at this year’s Trick-or-Treat with the Warriors football game on October 22, 2016.

Come visit us by the Kids Zone to register!

For more information: Call 313-577-4430 or visit WSUATHLETICS.COM/KIDSCLUB

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SPIRIT GROUPS

Front Row (L to R): Molly Singer-Miller, Kaitlin Schnur, Charriel Golson, Sandra Harris.

Middle Row (L to R): Taylor Mazurek, Lindsey Morgan, Kaitlyn Barner, Emily Skvarce, Austyn Halligan, Tayler McCullum.

Back Row (L to R): Tamara Sabbagh, Kelly Kepley, Abbi Kendzior, Andrea Cardinali, Keiana Conley, Rianna Husband, Katie Finamore, Karmel Scrutchen, Sydney Grygorcewicz.

Front Row (L to R): Jacob Joslin, Aniesha McCullough, Megan Burke, James Phelps, Elaine McIntyre. Second Row (L to R): Dakota Spanick, Thomas Wolf, Brian Echols, Jennifer Cronin, Zoe Schoonover, Grace Fusani, Sydney Mcmillan, Elizabeth Lambardo, Julia Sherwood, Catherine Butler, Amy Cristini, Francesca Florance, Larissa Gamble, Alexandra Smereka, Isaac Bartol, Joseph Zakrzewski, Michael Sangster, Rebecca Dadswell, Natalie Doute, Katelynn Farmer, Ashley Ussery, Kathryn Helton, Tracy Sanfilippo, Matthew Younglove (Director). Back Row (L to R): Colin Layne, Sydney Hodel, Abigail Wallace, Jonathan Berger, Andrew Zinser, Shawn Lee, Lawrence Latouf, Colin Flannery, Phoebe Gonzales, Margaret Bruce, Gregory Alter, Andrew Yates, Isidore Harris, Brianna Irons, Miranda Shell, Oghenetga Orhorhoro.

From Left to Right: Kiah Childers , Ashley Fulton, Kristen Siciliano, Grace Campbell, Emily Smith, Kristin Gallagher. Not Pictured: Kaley Scott.

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ON THE AIR

Play-by-play broadcaster Sean Baligian (right) and former Warrior Josh Renel (left) will call the action of Warrior football every week live on WTDK 1400 AM - The Patriot and 92.7 FM. Games will also be simulcast live at WDTKAM.com. In addition, former Warriors Ryan Oshnock and Mickey Mohner will fill in for Renel on select games.

Tony Ortiz, Joe Abramson and Rod Beard will bring you the action from all six home games on Comcast/Xfinity channel 900.

COMPLIANCE CORNER

Am I a representative of Wayne State University’s athletic interests (i.e. Am I a booster)?

You are a representative of athletics interests (Booster) if you have promoted WSU’s athletics program; financially contributed to the athletics department or to an athletics booster organization of that institution; assisted in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes (recruits); assisted in providing benefits to enrolled student-athletes (current athletes) or their families; or been involved otherwise in promoting the institution’s athletics program. Once a booster, always a booster!

WSU Boosters are expected to comply with all rules and regulations governed by the NCAA. Always ask before you act. Should you have any questions regarding permissible ways to get involved please contact Sam Olson Asst. Athletics Director for Compliance and NCAA Liaison at samuel.olson@wayne.edu or (313) 577-0590.

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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

The Wayne State University Department of Athletics would like to thank the following donors for their generous support of Warrior Athletics. These gifts help to provide scholarships, upgrade equipment and facilities. This list includes donations of $100 and more made to the Department of Athletics between October 25, 2015 and October 25, 2016.

There are numerous financial opportunities to make a difference in the exciting and promising futures of Wayne State’s student-athletes and athletic programs.

For more information, please call the Athletics Development Office at (313) 577-0241.

Bold indicates Anthony Wayne Society member ----------Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. Please call the Athletic Development Office at (313) 577-0241 for corrections.

ATHLETIC FOUNDATION ($10,000+) American Dairy Association of Michigan Mr. Joique Bell Mr. David and Mrs. Andrea Croskey Mr. Gregory and Mrs. Phyllis DeMars Detroit Sports Commission Doris J. and Donald L. Duchene Sr. Foundation Mr. Robert and Mrs. Pamela Fournier Mr. Angelo Louie Gust Henry Ford Health System Mr. Michael and Mrs. Marian Ilitch Meijer Michigan First Credit Union Mr. John and Mrs. Cathy Olszewski Phi Gamma Chi Trinity Coach LLC ALL-AMERICAN ($5,000-$9,999) Mr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Ruthann Block Mr. Gary Bryce Carhartt, Inc. Ms. Lois S. Cotton Duffey Petrosky & Company, LLC Mr. Henry and Mrs. Joy Kuchta Dr. Irvin and Dr. Pamela Reid Michael J. Stoltenberg, M.D. Mr. Steven Scott Toth DIRECTOR’S ($2,500-$4,999) Dr. Paul Edward Andrews, Ed.D. Barton Malow Company Caterico Investments Inc. DeMaria Building Company, Incorporated Detroit Renewable Energy LLC and Subsidiaries Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Mary Garcia Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. Hamilton Anderson Associates, Inc. Homrich Incorporated Mr. Michael and Mrs. Kimberlei Horn Mr. Robert and Mrs. Deborah Jackson Bruce Michael Jacob, D.P.M. Joe’s Produce Gourmet Market Mr. Bryan Morrow and Ms. Michele Roy-Morrow Patterson Companies, Inc. Mr. Martin Poissant Siemens Industry Inc Ms. Jennifer K. Spicher Mr. Blair and Mrs. Arlene Stanicek WSU Alumni Association CAPTAIN’S ($1,000 - $2,499) 3-D (Disciplines) Racing Mr. John Aird and Mrs. Megan Lawler-Aird Barnes & Noble Mr. Charles Binkowski Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Elizabeth Bomberski Mr. Steven M. Booth Mr. Clifford A. Brown Ms. Dorothy La’Quita Brown Mr. Eric Buszka Mr. Omar Butler Canton Cheerleaders Booster Club Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Kay Carlson Mr. Frederick and Mrs. Pamela Cavataio Mrs. Rebecah and Mr. Jason Clark Mr. Craig and Mrs. Lisa DeDamos Mr. Daniel J. Dempsey Mr. Donald and Mrs. Freda Didlake Ms. Laurene D. DuMouchelle Ms. Kaithlin Allyn Fettes FieldTurf USA Inc. Mr. Scott and Mrs. Kristine Fisher Mr. James A. Fuller Mr. Donald C. Galovich G T J Consulting Mr. James and Mrs. Carol Hayes HED Mr. James and Mrs. Marianne Hopson Ms. Candice L. Howard Interior Environments Joanne Nicolay Foundation Dr. Jack R. Keating Mr. Ryan Kelley Mr. F. John Keogh, III Mr. Bernd and Mrs. Joy Klopfer

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Mr. Tim Koth Ms. Karen Sarah Lafata Dr. Steven and Mrs. Carol Lash Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Sheila Leadbetter Reverend David Lillvis and Ms. Meredith Hunt Mrs. Carrie and Mr. Eric Lohr Mr. Angus J. MacKenzie Professor Lawrence and Mrs. Kathy Mann McLaren Health Care Corporation Ms. Mary I. McLeod Mr. Vasilios and Mrs. Emily Moutzouros Mr. Enrico and Mrs. Barbara Odorico Mr. Michael R. O’Hara Dr. Carl Anthony Papa Mr. Sean M. Peters Mr. Dennis A. Purgatori RCO Engineering, Inc. Ms. Courtney E. Reid Alexander Richard A. & Donna L. Sterban Foundation Mr. Mitchell and Mrs. Angeline Ritter Mr. Donald Rose and Mrs. Janet Fedchyzhyn-Rose David J. Rossow, M.D. Mr. Michael Russell Ms. Victoria Hollingsworth Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Debra Semelsberger Mr. Brett and Mrs. Lisa Sheets Mr. S. Gary Spicer, Sr. Sunoco 696-Van Dyke Inc. DBA Mobil 696 The Christman Company Turner Construction Company Mr. Mathew VanDerkloot Mr. John and Mrs. Deborah Walus Dr. William and Mrs. Linda Watt Mr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Christine Weiss Mrs. Meredith and Mr. Matthew Weaver Mr. Claude and Mrs. Lynda Williams Mr. Paul and Mrs. Mya Winters Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Gail Wiseman Mr. Scott and Mrs. Christina Wooster Mr. Robert and Mrs. Mariemma Yousey Mr. Anthony Facione Mr. Greg Sims VARSITY ($500 - $999) Ms. Nicole Abel Dr. Britta M. Anderson Ms. Theresa Ann Arist Mr. Daran and Mrs. Priscilla Armstrong Mr. John Baywal Mr. Barry and Mrs. Elin Becker Mr. Arthur and Mrs. Lynne Bryant Mrs. Mary and Mr. Dennis Buchan Ms. Kimberly Charnow Coastal Alliance, LLC Mr. Charles and Mrs. Gina Cosner Mrs. Elizabeth and Mr. Kevin Darga Ms. Rebecca L. Dill Mrs. Zenarr and Mr. Albert Dishmon Mr. Doug Field Mr. Steve and Mrs. Patricia Gergics Mr. David and Mrs. Bertie Greer Mr. Robert and Mrs. Christine Greig Mrs. Dawn and Mr. Matthew Hansen Kevin Heidisch Mr. Chris Hill Mr. Anthony D. Holt Mr. Len Jacosky Kem-Tec Land Surveyors Mr. Arthur and Mrs. Kathryn Ketelhut Mr. Matthew and Mrs. Julie Kolbe Ms. Ann M. Lapointe Law Offices of Brandt & Dehncke Mr. Charles and Mrs. Hee Lee Ms. Lauren Marie Lepkowski Mr. H. Martin Letzmann Ms. Joanne Sarah Manley Mr. Richard and Mrs. Christine Marsack Mr. David H. Mattingly Mr. Donald and Mrs. Lila McMechan McNamara’s Heating & Cooling Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Mikalea McWilliams Mr. Timothy and Mrs. Lisa Mollohan Mr. Sean P. Moran Mr. Michael and Mrs. Lou Morton Ms. Kim Muir Mr. James H. Mulchay, III Mr. Rob and Mrs. Lisa Nast Ms. Valerie M. Peavy Mr. Bryce and Mrs. Marlene Pitters Ms. Sharon K. Progar Mr. Rodney and Mrs. Marie Raetzke Mr. Steven M. Ramaekers Mr. Richard Renaud Mr. John and Mrs. Lucy Stern Mr. Andrew and Mrs. Nicole Stoll Mr. James Tamm and Ms. Kimberley Harrison The University of Western Ontario

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Mr. Mark Tomilo Mr. Peter and Mrs. Kimberly Tompson Tony V’s Tavern LLC Mr. Brian Waldrop Westin Southfield-Detroit Mr. Paul J. Widdoes Mr. Terrance and Mrs. Sonia Woods Mr. Matt Shengo GREEN AND GOLD ($250-$499) 2SP Sports Performance Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Virginia Abramson Professor Robert and Mrs. Janis Ackerman Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, PC Alta Equipment Company American-Zyker Tool Repair Mr. Nicholas Ang Mr. Paul and Mrs. Faye Arndt ASAO, LLC (American Shortening & Food Services) Mr. Randy Baldwin Mr. Chuck and Mrs. Connie Barnes Mr. Roderick Beard Dr. Debra Beard and Mr. Phil Noakes Mr. Gerald and Mrs. Marlene Beard Mr. Paul Beaupre Mrs. Karen Beliveau and Mr. William Beliveau Mr. Mark and Mrs. Mary Benvenuto Mr. Daniel T. Berkley Dr. and Mrs. Bernacki Mr. John and Mrs. Karen Bertolini Mr. Ray and Mrs. Martha Biscaro Mr. Michael J. Blaszczyk Ms. Erin Renee Brown Ms. Janet Marie Brown Mr. Thaddeus and Mrs. Maureen Buda Mr. Michael and Mrs. Beverly Bush Mr. Ryan C. Carlson Mr. Michael and Mrs. Claudia Cenko Mr. Michael Chan Mr. Clement Charriere Ms. Astriol Ciellza Dr. William and Mrs. Susan Cirocco Mr. Monte and Mrs. Tyra Clark Mr. John and Mrs. Kimberly Clexton Ms. Karen A. Clifton Mr. Todd and Mrs. Karen Conti Ms. Marsha A. Coosaia Mr. Peter and Mrs. Janis Cornwell Mr. Derek Cowen Mr. Derek A. Crombie Ms. Jaclyn M Crummey Ms. Patricia Cunningham Mr. J. and Mrs. Pam Currey Ms. Liz de Souza Ghellere Mr. Fred Delcomyn Mr. Wrex R. Diem Diskomp Computer Sales, Ltd. Mr. John David Dombrowski Mr. Stephen and Mrs. Lynn Domzalski Dudek Insurance Agency Group Mr. George and Mrs. Karen Ellies Mr. Robert and Mrs. Debra Ferguson Mr. Kenneth and Mrs. Ann Ferrari Mr. Gerald and Mrs. Kathleen Freismuth The Honorable Patricia and Mr. Donn Fresard Mr. Kanye Gardner Mr. Greg and Mrs. Marcella Gargulinski Mr. Eric and Mrs. Karen Garvin Mr. D. Todd and Mrs. Kelly George Mr. David T. George Mr. Keith and Mrs. Bridget Gilmore Ms. Debbie Girard Go! Sy Thai, Inc. Mr. Daniel Gorczyca and Mrs. Julie Gorczyca Gordon Chiropractic P.C. Mr. Donald Gotham and Mrs. Denise Breslin-Gotham Denise G. K. Gray, M.D. Great Dane Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Great Lakes Fence Co, Inc. Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Margaret Green Dr. Christopher and Mrs. Jessica Guyer Mr. James R. Haefner, Jr. Mr. E.J. Haralson, Jr. Mr. Justin W. Harden Mr. Bruce and Mrs. Laurene Harms Mr. Gary M. Harvey Ms. Chelsea Henson Mr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Cheryl Herriman HiLite International Mr. David and Mrs. Karen Hooven Mr. Rudy and Mrs. Kimberly Horvath Ms. Lauren Taylor Hughes Integrity Tool & Mold Inc. Mrs. Barbara Jairazbhoy and Mr. Vivek Jairazbhoy Mr. Tristen and Mrs. KaRie Jorah Ms. Nancy A. Juszczyk Mr. Alex and Mrs. Margaret Kamenko

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THE MAN DESERVES A MUSEUM by STEVE KING Why Ebbets Field, you say?

That’s because it was there in 1948, after being the only broadcaster ever acquired in a trade for a player, that Harwell began his 55-year major league baseball broadcasting career with a two-year stint calling Dodgers games when the legendary Red Barber suffered a bleeding ulcer and could not serve as the team’s lead broadcaster. But the stadium is a little bit of a mix, too, for it also includes the scoreboard from old Tigers Stadium and a replica of the “Green Monster” outfield wall at Fenway Park.

“We’re not violating any patent or licensing agreement because Ebbets Field doesn’t exist anymore,” longtime WSU Director of Athletics Rob Fournier said. “It was torn down and a parking lot was built on that site.”

That the stadium is being built along Brooklyn Street – no, really, Brooklyn Street -- is purely coincidental, Fournier insists, but it’s an extraordinarily cool tie – absolutely perfect -- nonetheless.

Were there some outside forces at work here? Maybe so, but maybe not. No one seems to know for sure. We’ll leave that one up to you.

Harwell also broadcast games for the Dodgers’ arch rivals, the New York Giants, from 195053, for the Baltimore Orioles for their first five six seasons (1954-59) after they came into the American League as an expansion team, and for the California Angels in 1992 during his thankfully brief exile from Detroit.

But it was his 42 seasons calling Tigers games, from 1960 to ’91, and then again from 1993 to 2002 until his retirement at 84 years old, that clearly stand as the signature portion of his storied career.

While you know about the stadium, you may not be aware that the $2 million project, which is being built by the Wayne State University Department of Athletics in conjunction with the Ernie Harwell Estate and the Ernie Harwell Foundation, also includes a shrine to the man who just might be the most popular and best-known Tiger ever.

Emie Harwell spent 55 seasons calling professional baseball games.

The voice of one William Earnest Harwell has been silent for about 6½ years now, since he passed away in May 2010 at 92 years young.

But that’s just in real time.

In the hearts, minds and souls of Michiganders, and Detroit Tigers fans everywhere, the man better known as Ernie Harwell lives on – and on and on and on.

Yes, as we all know, the legendary longtime Tigers radio play-by-play announcer was that special – is still that special, even now, all these years later.

Come on, who among us, while listening to the radio call of Tigers games since Harwell’s passing, hasn’t induced a smile and a chuckle while whispering one of his trademark lines after a batter takes a called third strike, “He stood there like the house by the side of the road and watched that one go by.”?

Harwell, though, will soon begin existing in today’s world in a more tangible sense, and in a more everlasting manner, which is a very good thing, obviously.

And it’s because of a grand slam of a project at Wayne State University.

You’re probably aware of the construction of Harwell Field, which, after it’s completed sometime this winter (tentatively scheduled for the first week of February 2017), will become the new on-campus home of the WSU baseball team. The facility is a replica of Ebbets Field, the home of the former Brooklyn Dodgers.

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The 2,600-square-foot Harwell Museum – “I wish it could be bigger, but we have to work within our budget,” Fournier said – will include all things Harwell, from recordings of his calls, to a video that will scroll along the back wall and to the collection of the 10,000 letters fans wrote to him after he retired.

And get this: entry to the museum will be through turnstiles retrieved from Tiger Stadium before it was razed.

As such, then, If you listen closely when you visit, you’ll almost be able to hear vendors hawking official Tigers souvenir programs/scorecards for 50 cents.

If you inhale with every fiber of your nasal cavity, you’ll be able to smell all the food at the concession stand just across the concourse – buttery popcorn, french fries and hot dogs that, for some reason that you’ve still never quite figured out, always tasted better at the ballpark than they ever did at home, even if they tasted really good at home.

And if you close your eyes and tune out the present and tune in to the past, you can almost see, and sense, the well-worn aspect of Tiger Stadium, telling you in no uncertain terms that you are standing where, for not just years but rather decades and decades and decades, people of your grandparents’ – and maybe even great-grandparents’ – generations once tread with their fedoras, suits and ties, long dresses, high heels and stylish bonnets.

Anything connected to Ernie Harwell will do all that to a person, bring those things to life.

After all, he’s the man whose voice will be superimposed over those sights, smells and sounds.

So look forward – look very forward -- to visiting sometime next year. It will be well worth your while.

But there is a bigger picture to this museum, according to Fournier.

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An architectural drawing of the interior of the Harwell Museum.

“There will also be a lot of general artifacts and memorabilia from that era of baseball, not just of Ernie Harwell but also of Mel Allen, Red Barber, Vin Scully and all the other great broadcasters back then,” he explained. “There will be some things from Jackie Robinson, who was just getting started with the Dodgers when Ernie arrived, and the impact that his breaking the color barrier had not just in baseball and sports, but also in society overall.”

Another interesting item will be the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame plaque of Dodgers owner Branch Rickey, who graduated from the University of Michigan School of Law. “There are a lot of different themes here,” Fournier said. “I think sometimes for young people, how we got to where we are now is taken for granted. This museum will explain how we got here.

“All those broadcasters were iconic. Radio was the main medium back then. There was no TV to speak of, no ESPN, no internet or social media. Since there was no way to see the game unless you were actually there in the stadium watching it, you had to rely on those announcers to paint a visual picture of what was going on.

“They say that back then, you could walk the streets of Brooklyn and never miss a pitch of Dodgers games because the front doors of the businesses were open and they all had their radios on listening to the broadcasts.”

It was that way, too, in Detroit during the times when Harwell, with his two longtime partners, first Ray Lane and then the recently-deceased Paul Carey, were calling Tigers games for two generations. If you walked up and down Woodward Avenue – the subject of Harwell’s frequent “straight down Woodward” references for a perfect pitch that was taken for a called strike – you would not miss any of the action. Everybody tuned into the Tigers’ games. It’s just what you did, no matter what else you were doing.

“Ernie was so much a part of peoples’ lives. He had such an impact in their lives,” Fournier said. “The players and the managers would come and go, but the man who remained – the one constant – was Ernie. He was the guy that people took with them to their cabin up north or to their backyard picnics. In every neighborhood, in every house and in every car, there was Ernie Harwell on the radio. He was with you. He was a friend of the family. He connected generations.

“Ernie also touched people beyond just baseball. He wrote plays. He wrote songs (66, to be exact). He wrote books (his 1955 essay, entitled ‘The Game for All America,’ originally published in The Sporting News and reprinted countless times, is considered a classic

literary work on the sport).

“He was famous for bringing surrounding communities into his broadcasts. A foul ball would be hit into the seats and he’d say, ‘A man from Grand Blanc will go home with that one.’ You’d be listening and would say, ‘I know where Grand Blanc is. I’m from there. Ernie Harwell just mentioned my town on the radio.’

And if Harwell mentioned your town, it immediately – and officially -- someplace special, because the man signing off on it was special.

Fournier pointed out that when officials from a large health insurance company was considering making Harwell their spokesperson, it was discovered that his Q rating, or score, which is a measurement of the familiarity and appeal of a brand, celebrity or company, “was off the charts. It was in the 90s. Advertisers don’t want to put their money on someone who could, at any moment, skew off course by doing some bad or unpopular.

They sure didn’t have to worry about that with Ernie Harwell.

“We’re at a point now in our society where so much is dictated by tweets or quick sound bites. To me, that lacks depth and gravity. We need to step back and look at the bigger picture.”

That’s what the Harwell Museum intends to do, to slow down and view baseball and its voices, including one in particular, who, like the game itself, took time to describe that big picture, detail by detail, in a way only he could.

One of the audio recordings in the museum will be that of Harwell with his memorable tradition of beginning the first spring training broadcast each season with a reading from “Song of Solomon.”

“For lo, the winter is past and the rain is over and gone; the flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of the birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land.”

That the long silence for the last 6½ years will be broken and Ernie Harwell’s voice will, when the upcoming winter is past and the rain is over and gone, once again be heard in our land hopefully for years and years and years to come, is in of itself enough incentive – enough of a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow -- to withstand all the bad weather that will burden us between now and the return of baseball next spring.

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#71 SAM TATE - NOSE TACKLE (Detroit, Mich. / Martin Luther King) Who was your role model growing up and why?

My role model growing up was my mother because she is a living testimony. Her name is Testimonie Tate, she has been there for me my whole life, sacrificed for me her whole life making sure I had everything I needed. She has went through so much adversity during her life and is always positive. She has a gift. She is a women of Christ, always prays and keeps God first. She has strong faith. She made me the person I am today and I love her.

#55 ALEX ZIEDAS - CENTER (Dearborn, Mich. / Detroit Jesuit)

What is your most memorable moment of your playing career?

While playing against Carson-Newman in 2014, Nate Theaker got dinged up on one of the first series of the game. My name was called and that was when I got to play in my first collegiate game. I don’t think I’ve ever been as nervous as I was that game, but the nerves settled and we were able to pull out a solid win.

The best part of being a student-athlete at WSU is?

Ballin’ out with the boys.

THANK YOU SENIORS! Front Row (L to R): Head Coach Paul Winters, Sam Tate, Jada Littlejohn, Jamel Hicks, AnthonyDeDamos, Lairren Johnson, Garrett Wiska, Brandon Lee, Jimmy Hendrix, Idris Hobdy. Back Row (L to R): Valorian Cunningham, Alex Ziedas, Sawyer McFadden, Aaron Weston, Robert Kelly, Nathan White, Nate Theaker, Dalton Binkowski, JT Pillars, Trent Brodbeck, Alex Medenbach, Andrew Zimmerman, Jacob Sheets, Ed Reny.

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