Nick Thompson WR Sr.

East Grand Rapids, Mich.

East Grand Rapids

2008 (Senior): Was second on the team in receptions (18) and yards receving (234) in 2008 ... caught a 32-yard touchdown pass from Mike Barnes in the season-opening victory over Kalamazoo (Sept. 6) ... also scored on a 10-yard pass against Hiram on Oct. 11.

2007 (Junior): Led the team in receiving with 27 catches for 265 yards and two touchdowns ... scored his first collegiate touchdown against Hiram on a 32 yard pass from Michael Barnes.

2006 (Sophomore): Played in all ten games at wide receiver ... made 7 catches for 79 yards.

2005 (Freshman): Played at Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vt.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Kirby and Julie Thompson ... member of the 2002 and 2003 Michigan High School state football champions at East Grand Rapids High School ... first team all-Michigan in lacrosse (2004, 2005) ... father, Kirby, played football at Wittenberg.

Peter Jarowey WR Sr.

Newton, Mass.

Newton South

2008 (Senior): Led the team with 29 catches and 263 receiving yards while playing in all 10 games ... caught a 13-yard touchdown pass from Mike Barnes on Sept. 13 against Wabash.

2007 (Junior): Had 196 yards through the air, with two touchdowns on 17 catches.

2006 (Sophomore): Started in seven games and caught 16 passes for 129 yards and a score.

2005 (Freshman): Sixth on the team in receiving with a touchdown on ten catches and 89 yards.

Personal: Film major ... is the son of Peter and Constance Jarowey.

James Hall WR So.

Kenilworth, Ill.

New Trier

2008 (Sophomore): Appeared in two games and caught two passes for 35 yards ... recorded his first career touchdown against Wabash on Sept. 13.

2007 (Freshman): Saw action in three games at wide receiver for the Big Red.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Scott and Gretchen Hall ... father, Scott, played football at Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Jordan Linck QB Sr.

Washington, Pa.

Trinity

2008 (Senior): Was a member of the team but did not appear in a game due to injuries suffered earlier in his career.

2007 (Junior): Missed entire season due to injury.

2006 (Sophomore): Threw for 204 yards and a pair of touchdowns in three games before an injury cut his season short.

2005 (Freshman): Played in one game in a back-up role ... carried the ball once for 16 yards.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of George and Corrine Linck ... earned eight varsity letters in high school (football, basketball, baseball and track) ... member of the Denison Investment Club.

Brandon Taylor WR Jr.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Anderson

2008 (Junior): Played in all 10 games at wide receiver ... his 12 receptions for 111 yards was the third highest total on the team ... led all receivers with three touchdowns ... also served as the holder in field goal situations.

2007 (Sophomore): Started nine games at receiver, catching 19 passes for 188 yards ... first collegiate touchdown came at Ohio Wesleyan on a 29 yard pass from Michael Barnes.

2006 (Freshman): Had 12 catches for 81 yards in his first season in Granville.

Personal: Communication major ... is the son of Kirk Taylor and Megan Ernst ... member of the Denison Investment Club.

Nick Krempasky RB Jr.

San Clemente, Calif.

San Clemente

2008 (Junior): Had a breakout season while splitting time in the backfield with senior Jon Berg ... finished second on the team with 628 yards rushing off 119 carries ... his 628 yards ranked him eighth in the NCAC in rushing ... posted his first 100-yard rushing day with 102 yards off 16 carries against Hiram on Oct. 11 ... ran for a career-high 156 yards off 17 carries against Kenyon on Nov. 8 ... averaged 5.3 yards per carry which was second-most in the NCAC.

2007 (Sophomore): Played in the final six games of the season, rushing for 173 yards and a pair of touchdowns and receiving for 32 yards and another score ... in the season's final game against Earlham, carried the ball 15 times for 88 yards and a score.  

2006 (Freshman): Played in all ten games, carrying a punt return average of 17.0 and making eight special teams tackles.

Personal: Biology major ... is the son of Tom and Vicki Krempasky.

Mike Barnes QB Sr.

Mayfield Heights, Ohio

Mayfield

2008 (Senior): One of three co-captains ... started all 10 games at quarterback, throwing for 1,152 yards and 9 touchdowns while rushing for 551 yards and seven scores ... tied the Denison single-game rushing record on Sept. 6 with 270 yards off 17 carries against Kalamazoo ... earned his third career NCAC Offensive Player of the Week award thanks to his effort versus Kalamazoo ... was named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District second-team.

2007 (Junior): Completed 72 of 133 passes for 788 yards and six scores ... also gained 579 yards and recorded three rushing touchdowns ... against Kenyon, Barnes completed 14 of 23 passes for 123 yards and carried the ball 16 times for 190 yards and two touchdowns, including a 73 yard score.

2006 (Sophomore): Started all 10 games at cornerback ... third on the team with 50 tackles ... also picked off a pass and led the team with seven break-ups.

2005 (Freshman): Played in all 10 games, starting one at cornerback ... made 38 tackles and had an interception ... returned 17 punts for an 14.2 yard average.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Scott and Trisha Barnes ... also a member of the track team, where is a three-time conference champion and 2008 Indoor Sprinter of the Year ... member of DSAAC (Denison Student Athlete Advisory Committee), Omicron Delta Kappa (leadership honorary society) and Mortar Board (national college senior honor society).

Caleb McFerren DB/P Jr.

Zanesville, Ohio

Zanesville

2008 (Junior): Started all 10 games at strong safety and posted 45 tackles which tied for fifth-most on the squad ... notched a career-high 10 tackles against Chicago on Oct. 25 ... also punted 42 times for an average of 36.4 yards per punt ... his season-long punt was 51 yards against Hiram.

2007 (Sophomore): Made 30 tackles as a defensive back ... also punted 44 times for an average of 40.1 yards per punt, including a season-long 66-yarder.

2006 (Freshman): Played at Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich. ... punted 47 times for an average net of 35.6 yards.

Personal: Biology major ... is the son of Rick and Pam McFerren ... started in 11 games for the Big Red men's basketball team, averaging 6.1 ppg ... member of the National Honor Society at Zanesville High School ... father, Rick, played football at Muskingum.

Bert Bathiany LB Sr.

Ft. Thomas, Ky.

Highlands

2008 (Senior): One of three co-captains who finished third on the team with 60 tackles and was second on the team with 33 solo stops ... posted two interceptions and five pass break-up's while notching five tackles for a loss in 10 starts ... was named to the All-NCAC second team.

2007 (Junior): Fourth on the team with 45 tackles, including 24 solos ... also recorded one interception and half of a sack ... had 11 tackles and an interception at Allegheny (Sept. 29).

2006 (Sophomore): Played in all ten games and started five ... had 16 solo tackles, 27 total and a sack and a half in his first season for the Big Red.

2005 (Freshman): Played at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio.

Personal: Sports Management major ... is the son of Bert and Lindy Bathiany ... father, Bert, played football at Denison and brother, Drew, kicks at Western Carolina.

John Zanner LB Jr.

Bexley, Ohio

Bexley

2008 (Junior): Played in 10 games on special teams and as a back-up at linebacker and finished with six tackles.

2007 (Sophomore): Started nine of ten games at inside linebacker, recording 25 tackles.

2006 (Freshman): Saw action in one contest during his first season in Granville.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Erick and Susan Zanner.

Will Doss DB Jr.

Fort Gratiot, Mich.

Cardinal Mooney Catholic

2008 (Junior): Appeared in nine games in the secondary and recorded six tackles.

2007 (Sophomore): Saw action in nine games as a defensive back and tallied eight tackles.

2006 (Freshman): Played in four games as a quarterback and on special teams.

Personal: Biochemistry major ... is the son of Gary and Marian Doss ... member of the National Honor Society at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School.

Scott Baird QB Fr.

Shelby, Ohio

Shelby

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Todd and Nancy Baird.

Braden Layer QB Fr.

Columbus, Ohio

Upper Arlington

2008 (Freshman): Played his first career game against Kenyon on Nov. 8.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Derrick and Kristen Layer.

Colin McKelvey QB So.

Kittanning, Pa.

Kittanning

2008 (Sophomore):  Played in four games and was 2-for-3 for 11 yards while serving as the back-up to Mike Barnes.

2007 (Freshman): Played in three games under center for the Big Red.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Greg and Amy McKelvey ... member of the National Honor Society at Kittanning High School.

Jamie Mackie DB Jr.

Richfield, Ohio

Revere

2008 (Junior): Played in six games and made one tackle.

2007 (Sophomore): Saw action in five games for the Big Red.

2006 (Freshman): Played in one game during his first collegiate season.

Personal: Geology major ... is the son of Jim and Jodie Mackie ... member of the National Honor Society at Revere High School ... father, Jim, played football and baseball at Baldwin-Wallace ... member of the swimming and lacrosse teams at Revere High School.

Mike Trzaska DB Sr.

Sagamore Hills, Ohio

St. Ignatius

2008 (Senior): Appeared in seven games at cornerback and made one tackle and had one pass break up.

2007 (Junior): Started seven games at cornerback, making 16 tackles and breaking up four passes.

2006 (Sophomore): Played in two games in the defensive backfield for the Big Red.

2005 (Freshman): Saw action in one game during his first season in Granville.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Mike and Robin Trzaska.

Tim Dukovich DL Sr.

Gibsonia, Pa.

Hampton

2008 (Senior):  Started all 10 games while posting 34 tackles and a team-high 7.5 tackles for a loss ... his 4.0 quarterback sacks were second on the team ... notched seven tackles and two sacks in his final collegiate game at Earlham on Nov. 15 ... was a first-team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District selection and was a finalist for Academic All-America honors.

2007 (Junior): Missed the season studying abroad.

2006 (Sophomore): Played in nine games for the Big Red ... totaled 28 tackles, including 3.5 for loss and two sacks at defensive end ... career high of five tackles in a game came at Gettysburg and against Kenyon.

2005 (Freshman): Played in six games at tight end ... caught one pass for 11 yards.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Peter and Raelynn Dukovich ... earned 11 varsity letters in high school (football, basketball and baseball) ... brother, Mike, played baseball at Harvard and brother, Ryan, played baseball at Cleveland State.

Tyler Lambert DB So.

Ranger, Ga.

Gordon Central

2008 (Sophomore): Started all 10 games at cornerback ... notched 27 tackles, two interceptions and five pass deflections ... had five tackles (all solo) against Hiram on Oct. 11.

2007 (Freshman): Played in seven games for the Big Red at cornerback ... had three-interceptions in two different games this season (Earlham and Kenyon) ... was named NCAC Defensive Player of the Week after his performance against Earlham ... his seven interceptions in seven games was just one off of the school record set by Jon Dunham in 1999.

Personal: Biology major ... is the son of Scott and Amber Lambert ...member of the National Honor Society at Gordon Central High School.

Ryan Burandt RB Jr.

Loveland, Ohio

Moeller

2008 (Junior): Played in eight games at fullback ... one of the team's top blockers ... had two receptions against Allegheny.

2007 (Sophomore): Played in all ten games as a fullback ... made two carries for 29 yards ... also made seven tackles on special teams.

2006 (Freshman): Carried the ball eight times for 19 yards out of the fullback slot ... played in seven games during his rookie campaign.

Personal: Communication major ... is the son of Scott and Amy Burandt ... member of the Denison Investment Club, University Council and the Campus Affairs Council ... father, Scott, played baseball at Illinois Benedictine.

JD Pisula DB Jr.

Westerville, Ohio

Westerville Central

2008 (Junior): Played in seven games in the secondary and recorded 11 tackles ... notched is first career interception in Denison's 13-10 victory over Allegheny on Oct. 18.

2007 (Sophomore): Played in all ten games as a defensive back ... made 18 tackles, including 10 solos.

Personal: Economics and Spanish double major ... is the son of Dave Pisula and Laura Meyer ... member of the National Honor Society at Westerville Central High School ... member of the Denison Investment Club.

Bill Aukerman LB Jr.

Greensburg, Pa.

Greater Latrobe

2008 (Junior):  Played in nine games at linebacker and recorded 22 tackles ... posted a season-high four tackles against Wabash and Case Western Reserve.

2007 (Sophomore): Started the first two games of the season at linebacker and played in the final four games after returning from an injury ... recorded 14 tackles.

2006 (Freshman): Saw action in three games during his first collegiate season ... had his first college tackle at Randolph-Macon in the first game of the year.

Personal: Biology major ... is the son of Bill and Joelyn Aukerman ... also a member of the track team ... member of the National Honor Society at Greater Latrobe High School ...  father, Bill, played football at Clarion.

Pat Effinger DB Fr.

Pickerington, Ohio

Pickerington North

2008 (Freshman): Played in six games in the defensive backfield and made four tackles.

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Jim and Cheryl Effinger ... member of the National Honor Society at Pickerington North High School.

Jon Berg RB Sr.

Washington, Pa.

Trinity

2008 (Senior): Was one of three co-captains ... started all 10 games at running back and posted a career-high 826 yards off 172 carries ... his eight rushing touchdowns led the team and his 4.8 yards per carry was second-best on the squad ... finished second in the NCAC in yards rushing and became Denison's first, first-team All-NCAC selection since Jon Dunham in 1999 ... He leaves DU with 2,391 yards rushing and 21 touchdowns.  He totaled eight, 100-yard rushing games in his career while averaging nearly five yards per carry... "Heart of the Team" Award recipient.

2007 (Junior): Started all 10 games at running back ... led the team in rushing with 761 yards on 150 carries and found the end zone seven times on the season ... Berg, Barnes and Crawford each rushed for at least 100 yards against Kenyon ... named second team all-NCAC.

2006 (Sophomore): Carried the ball 134 times for 725 yards with five touchdowns ... also caught five passes out of the backfield for 55 yards ... ran for 213 yards a pair of scores on 35 carries against Kenyon.

2005 (Freshman): Returned 16 kicks for 353 yards (22.1 avg) ... carried the ball 29 times for 136 yards ... first career touchdown came against Gettysburg in the second game of the season.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Dave and Anna Berg.

Dan Crawford RB So.

Upper Arlington, Ohio

Upper Arlington

2008 (Sophomore): Played in six games at running back ... battled injuries throughout the majority of the season ... scored a touchdown in the season-opening victory over Kalamazoo.

2007 (Freshman): Rushed for 551 yards and seven touchdowns in his first season in Granville ... Berg, Barnes and Crawford each rushed for at least 100 yards against Kenyon.

Personal: Biochemistry major ... is the son of Tom and Jean Crawford ... member of the National Honor Society and the Cum Laude Society at Upper Arlington High School ... member of DSAAC, the Denison Student Athlete Advisory Committee ... all-Ohio lacrosse player in high school.

Evan Knoblauch K Fr.

Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Cleveland Heights

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Michael and Sarah Knoblauch ... first team all-conference in baseball in high school.

Nick Weiss DB So.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Anderson

2008 (Sophomore): Started all 10 games and finished tied for second in the NCAC with teammate Drew Homyk in interceptions with five ... was tied for fifth on the team in tackles with 45 ... tied for the team lead with six pass deflections ... returned 21 punts for 160 yards ... returned a punt 77-yards for a touchdown against Chicago on Oct. 25.

2007 (Freshman): Started nine games at cornerback ... was fifth on the team in tackles with 44 ... intercepted two passes in the defensive backfield.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Jon and Tina Weiss ... earned 10 varsity letters in high school (football, basketball and lacrosse).

Andrew Boemi LB Jr.

Northfield, Ill.

New Trier

2008 (Junior): Played in 10 games at linebacker and was one of the team's top special teams players ... recorded 21 tackles.

2007 (Sophomore): Saw action in six games ... carried the ball 11 times for 57 yards and a touchdown against Gallaudet (Sept. 22).

2006 (Freshman): Played in seven games as a running back during his freshman season.

Personal: Biology major ... is the son of Andrew and Pam Boemi.

Michael Brienzo WR Sr.

Los Gatos, Calif.

Los Gatos

2008 (Senior): Played in seven games before an injury cut his senior season short ... caught seven passes for 72 yards.

2007 (Junior): Started eight games at wide receiver ... caught three passes for 33 yards and scored the first touchdown of the season against Randolph-Macon (Sept. 1).

2006 (Sophomore): Saw action in nine games for the Big Red ... totaled 103 yards on the season with five catches ... made the highlight reel with a 48 yard touchdown catch at Oberlin (Oct. 7).

2005 (Freshman): Played in one game in his rookie campaign in Granville.

Personal: Geology major ... is the son of Frank and Chris Brienzo ... all-conference baseball player at Los Gatos High School.

Kevin Schneider K So.

Upper Arlington, Ohio

Upper Arlington

2008 (Sophomore): Starting placekicker ... was 3-for-7 in field goals attempts with a long of 34 yards against Wooster ... was 21-of-26 on PATs.

2007 (Freshman): Converted on five of seven field goals, including a  47 yarder against Earlham ... was 21 of 26 on PATs.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Karl and Jenny Schneider ... sister, Kristen, is a member of the Denison field hockey team.

Greg Jones DB Fr.

Carnegie, Pa.

Bishop Canevin

2008 (Freshman): Appeared in one game and recorded one tackle.

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of David and Joy Jones ... father, David, played football at Washington & Jefferson ... member of the National Honor Society at Bishop Canevin High School.

Drew Fancher SS Fr.

Roswell, Ga.

Fellowship Christian School

2008 (Freshman): Appeared in three games as a rookie and made two tackles.

Personal: Political Science major ... is the son of Don and Tess Fancher.

Mike Barnum DL Jr.

LaGrange, Ill.

Lyons Township

2008 (Junior): Played in all 10 games on the defensive line and recorded 1.5 sacks and 13 tackles.

2007 (Sophomore): Played in eight games, starting one at linebacker ... made 16 tackles on the year.

2006 (Freshman): Saw action in six games during his rookie season in Granville.

Personal: Psychology and Education double major ... is the son of Arthur and Julie Barnum ... all-state in lacrosse in high school.

Nick Elliott LB So.

Mason, Ohio

Mason

2007 (Freshman): Saw action in three games, making one tackle.

Personal: Biochemistry major ... is the son of Chris and Amy Elliott ... member of the National Honor Society at Mason High School.

Jeff Cochran WR So.

Massillon, Ohio

Jackson

2008 (Sophomore): Played in eight games and caught nine passes for 65 yards ... scored his first career touchdown off a 20-yard TD pass from Mike Barnes on Sept. 27 versus Wooster ... posted a career-high six receptions versus the Fighting Scots.

2007 (Freshman): Played in one game for the Big Red.

Personal: Physics major ... is the son of Jeff and Tammie Cochran ... member of the National Honor Society at Jackson High School ... father, Jeff, played football at Hiram.

Drew Homyk DB Jr.

Chicago, Ill.

St. Ignatius Prep

2008 (Junior): Started all 10 games at safety and for the second straight year, was second on the team in tackles with 61 ... led all players in solo stops with 37 ... his five interceptions tied for the team lead with Nick Weiss and was the second-most in the NCAC.

2007 (Sophomore): Started all ten games at safety ... second on the team in tackles with 66 ... made one interception and and broke up four passes ... made 16 tackles against Case Western.

2006 (Freshman): Played in all ten games and started one in his first collegiate season ... sixth on the team in tackles with 39, 31 of which were solo ... made 10 tackles and returned an interception 70 yards for the score against Earlham.

Personal: Environmental Studies major ... is the son of Don and Bev Homyk ... brother, Zach, is a wide receiver at Case Western ... played for father, Don, at St. Ignatius Prep High School.

Lucas Graham WR Fr.

Zanesville, Ohio

Zanesville

Personal: Athletic Training major ... is the son of Mark and Elizabeth Graham ... played basketball and ran track in high school.

Chris Kozlowski RB Fr.

Wilton, Conn.

Wilton

2008 (Freshman): Played in nine games on special teams and as a back-up running back ... had seven carries on the year and posted four tackles on special teams.

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of John and Martha Kozlowski ... first team all-Connecticut in high school.

Adam Lewis DL Jr.

Clearwater, Fla.

Dunedin

 2008 (Junior): Started all 10 games at nose tackle ... posted 13 tackles and three tackles for a loss.

2007 (Sophomore): Played in nine games, starting one ... made 21 tackles, including six for loss.

2006 (Freshman): Saw action in seven games on the defensive line.

Personal: Economics and Mathematics double major ... is the son of Ron and Marie Lewis.

Jerome Ray DL Fr.

Westerville, Ohio

Westerville Central

2008 (Freshman): played in eight games during his first season with the Big Red ... posted 13 tackles from his nose tackle position.

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Jerome Ray and Dana Fernandez ... member of the National Honor Society at Westerville Central high School ... high school teammate with juniors Bobby Fresch and JD Pisula.

Jim Minor LB Sr.

Washington, Pa.

Trinity

2008 (Senior): Started all 10 games at linebacker and led the team in tackles with 62 ... posted two sacks, one interception and one fumble recovery ... earned honorable mention all-conference honors ... leads all current players with 105 career solo tackles.

2007 (Junior): Started every game at linebacker ... made 25 tackles and recorded a sack.

2006 (Sophomore): Started every game at linebacker ... fifth on the team with 42 tackles and a sack.

2005 (Freshman): Started six games and appeared in all ten ... netted 28 tackles and a pair of sacks for the outside linebacker position.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Grant and Emily Minor ... a 2008 preseason All-American for the Denison lacrosse team ... twin brother, Will, is a tackle on the Denison football team ... father, Grant, played football at Monmouth ... member of the Denison Investment Club.

Joe Ulrey LB Sr.

Marengo, Ohio

Highland

2008 (Senior): Started all 10 games and was fourth on the team with 58 tackles ... posted a season-high 11 tackles against Wooster.

2007 (Junior): Started all ten games at inside linebacker ... led the team in tackles with 72 tackles, including four for loss ... had a season-best 14 tackles against Oberlin ... named honorable mention all-NCAC.

2006 (Sophomore): Led all Big Red defenders with 78 total tackles and a sack ... tallied two 10-tackle outings (Case Western and Kenyon).

2005 (Freshman): Started his career at fullback, carrying the ball twice for 12 yards and catching two passes for 12 yards in nine games.

Personal: Education and Physical Education double major ... is the son of Larry and Cheri Ulrey ... earned nine varsity letters in high school (football, basketball and baseball).

Griffin Clark DB Fr.

Marion, Ohio

Marion Pleasant

2008 (Freshman): Played in all 10 games in the defensive secondary and on special teams ... finished the year with 19 tackles, two tackles for a loss and two pass deflections ... also returned seven kickoffs for 122 yards.

Personal: Physical Education major ... is the son of Scott and Amanda Clark.

Dan Risko LB Jr.

Lodi, Ohio

Cloverleaf

2008 (Junior): Played in two games as a junior while battling injuries.

2007 (Sophomore): Started the last four games of the season and played in all ten ... had 24 tackles on the year and a sack.

2006 (Freshman): Played in eight of ten games during his rookie season for Denison ... had two tackles against Kenyon.

Personal: Political Science major ... is the son of Don and Carol Risko ... senior class president in high school ... member of the National Honor Society at Cloverleaf High School.

Wendell Taylor RB Fr.

Cincinnati, Ohio

St. Xavier

2008 (Freshman): Played in five games at fullback for the Big Red ... caught two passes for 14 yards.

Personal: Biology major ... is the son of Wendell and Nola Taylor ... member of track team in high school ... earned six varsity letters in high school (football and track).

Jared Stout DB Fr.

Utica, Ohio

Utica

Personal: Biology major ... is the son of John and Bonnie Stout ... member of the National Honor Society at Utica High School ... conference champion in wrestling in high school.

Will Minor OL Sr.

Washington, Pa.

Trinity

2008 (Senior): Started eight games after making the move to left tackle in the preseason ... was an honorable mention All-NCAC pick.

2007 (Junior): Started in all ten games at tight end ... caught five passes for 38 yards and had two carries for 8 yards on the season.

2006 (Sophomore): Started every game of the year ... caught six passes for 72 yards ... scored a touchdown on a 23 yard strike from high school teammate Jordan Linck against Kenyon.

2005 (Freshman): Started two games at tight end and played in all ten ... caught five passes for 49 yards, including his first career touchdown against Hiram.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Grant and Emily Minor ... is the student body president ... twin brother, Jim, is a linebacker on the Denison football team ... member of the Denison Investment Club and Psi Chi, the national psychology honor society ... father, Grant, played football at Monmouth.

Ian Doherty LB Fr.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

Mt. Lebanon

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Robert and Kathy Doherty ... brother, Bob, played football at Kenyon.

Adam Frudden LB Fr.

Mahtomedi, Minn.

Mounds Park Academy

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Bill and Kristie Frudden.

Joe Romanowski OL Fr.

Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Kenston

2008 (Freshman): Played in eight games and made three starts on the offensive line as a freshman.

Personal: Biology major ... is the son of Thomas and Danielle Romanowski.

Doug DeVol DL So.

Chelsea, Mich.

Chelsea

2008 (Sophomore): Played in all 10 games and finished with 20 tackles and 2.5 tackles for a loss.

2007 (Freshman): Recorded eight tackles in four games before an injury ended his season.

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Robert and Sally DeVol ... member of the National Honor Society at Chelsea High School.

Ed Hebb OL Fr.

Lancaster, Ohio

Lancaster

2008 (Freshman): Won the starting center job in the preseason and ended up starting all 10 games as a rookie ... helped Denison lead the NCAC in rushing with 2,030 yards.

Personal: Political Science major ... is the son of Edward and Laura Hebb ... member of the National Honor Society at Lancaster High School.

Tony Capetillo OL So.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Anderson

2008 (Sophomore):  Played in five games on the offensive line as a sophomore.

2007 (Freshman): Saw action in two games on the offensive line in his rookie season.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Antonio and Gloria Capetillo.

Linc Johnsen LB Jr.

Watertown, Mass.

Belmont

2008 (Junior):  Played in nine games and made two starts ... posted nine tackles and one tackle for a loss.

2007 (Sophomore): Played in seven games for the Big Red at linebacker and on special teams.

Personal: Political Science major ... is the son of Tom Johnsen and Sandy Kiefer.

Tom Cleary LB Fr.

Louisville, Ky.

Kentucky Country Day

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Rich and Helen Cleary ... father, Rich, played baseball at Washington & Lee and brother ran track at Washington & Lee.

Derek Ulsh OL Jr.

Fredericksburg, Pa.

The Hill School

2008 (Junior): Started all 10 games at left guard and was a major reason why the Big Red led the NCAC in rushing with 2,030 yards.

2007 (Sophomore): Started the first two games of the season at guard before an injury ended his season.

2006 (Freshman): Started four games and played in six on the offensive line in his rookie season ... named to the d3football.com Offensive Line of the Week after Fred Lee and Jon Berg each rushed for 200 yards against Kenyon.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Keith and Lisa Ulsh.

Anthony Zarate OL Fr.

Powell, Ohio

Olentangy Liberty

2008 (Freshman): Appeared in one game on the offensive line for the Big Red in 2008.

Personal: Political Science major ... is the son of Tony and Ann Zarate.

Kyle Guffey OL Fr.

Germantown, Ohio

Valley View

2008 (Freshman): Played in three games on the offensive line and made one start against Kenyon on Nov. 8.

Personal: Chemistry major ... is the son of Susan Guffey.

Kevin Drake OL So.

Norwalk, Ohio

Norwalk

2008 (Sophomore): Played in three games on the offensive line.

2007 (Freshman): Played in three games on the offensive line for the Big Red.

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Thomas and Evelyn Drake ... member of the National Honor Society at Norwalk High School.

Evan Gibbs OL Fr.

Germantown, Ohio

Valley View

2008 (Freshman): Appeared in three games on the offensive line in 2008.

Personal: Biology major ... is the son of John and Lisa Gibbs.

Josh Hamperian DL Sr.

Lexington, Ky.

Lafayette

2008 (Senior): Started all 10 games at defensive end and enjoyed the best season of his career ... he led the team with 4.5 sacks and finished with 32 tackles.

2007 (Junior): Started all ten games at defensive end ... made 20 solo tackles and 42 total stops ... his eight tackles for loss was second best on the team ... tallied three sacks against Gallaudet (Sept. 22).

2006 (Sophomore): Played in ten games on the line ... amassed a team-best six sacks to go along with 22 tackles ... had sacks in four straight games.

2005 (Freshman): Made 14 tackles and logged a sack, playing in all ten games of his freshman season.

Personal: English major ... is the son of Roger and Kathy Hamperian ... father, Roger, played football at the University of Kentucky.

Hans Dietrich OL So.

Northville, Mich.

Woodberry Forest (Va.)

2007 (Freshman): Saw action in three games on the offensive line.

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Matt and Cheryl Dietrich.

Bobby Fresch OL Jr.

Westerville, Ohio

Westerville Central

2008 (Junior): Started eight games and played in nine at right guard ... was a major reason why the Big Red led the NCAC in rushing with 2,030 yards.

2007 (Sophomore): Started nine games at tackle ... was named d3football.com Offensive Line of the Week for powering three backs to 100+ yard games against Kenyon.

2006 (Freshman): Started one game and played in six for Denison.

Personal: Biochemistry major ... is the son of Bob and Sandy Fresch ... played for his father, Bob, at Westerville Central High School ... is a T.A. in the Biology department ... earned 10 varsity letters in high school (football, basketball, track and swimming).

Mike Muldoon OL So.

Mason, Ohio

St. Xavier

2008 (Sophomore): Started all 10 games at right tackle and was a major reason why the Big Red led the NCAC in rushing with 2,030 yards.

2007 (Freshman): Started six games on the line for the Big Red ... was named d3football.com Offensive Line of the Week for powering three backs to 100+ yard games against Kenyon.

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Phil and Colleen Muldoon ... father, Phil, played football at Ball State and brother, Phil, played football at Carnegie Mellon.

Chris Pappas OL Jr.

Westlake, Ohio

Westlake

2008 (Junior): Appeared in three games on the offensive line for the Big Red.

2007 (Sophomore): Saw action in three contests for the Big Red.

2006 (Freshman): Played in two games for line coach Frank Little and the Big Red.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Bill and Kimber Pappas.

Tyler Freriks TE Sr.

Norwalk, Ohio

Norwalk

2008 (Senior): Played in nine games and made one start at tight end ... caught his first career touchdown pass in his final home game against Kenyon on Nov. 8 ... finished the year with five catches for 58 yards.

2007 (Junior): Played in nine games as a tight end ... caught two passes for 22 yards.

2006 (Sophomore): Played in eight of ten games, catching a pass for nine yards at Oberlin.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Tim and Lisa Freriks ... member of the Denison Investment Club.

Drew Clanin WR Fr.

Circleville, Ohio

Circleville

2008 (Freshman): Played in eight games and made three starts at wide receiver ... caught three passes for 39 yards.

Personal: Psychology and economics double major ... is the son of Samuel Clanin and Melinda Agin ... member of the National Honor Society at Circleville High School ... first-team All-Ohio.

Aaron Blakely DB Fr.

Bellefontaine, Ohio

Benjamin Logan

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Kelly and Tammy Blakely ... member of the National Honor Society at Benjamin Logan High School ... father, Kelly, played Rugby at Bowling Green and brother, Tyler, wrestles at Penn.

Matt Ring P Fr.

Powell, Ohio

Bishop Watterson

2008 (Freshman): Appeared in 10 games and punted 17 times for an average of 31.5 yards per punt ... 13 of his 17 punts were placed inside the opponent's 20-yard line.

Personal: Biochemistry major ... is the son of Robin and Elaine Ring ... class valedictorian and member of the National Honor Society at Bishop Watterson High School ... father, Robin, played football at St. Joseph's.

Matt Forgatch WR So.

San Marino, Calif.

San Marino

2008 (Sophomore): Played in four games as a sophomore wide receiver.

2007 (Freshman): Played in one game during his rookie season for the Big Red.

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Greg and Lorrie Forgatch ... is also a second baseman for the Denison baseball team.

Brett Ayers WR So.

Mentor, Ohio

Mentor

2008 (Sophomore): Played in two games at wide receiver.

2007 (Freshman): Played in two games for the big red as a wide receiver.

Personal: Political Science major ... is the son of Ron and Bonny Ayers ... member of the National Honor Society at Mentor High School ... also a member of the Denison track team ... member of DCGA, Denison Campus Government Association.

Andy Carpenter TE Fr.

Lake Forest, Ill.

Lake Forest

2008 (Freshman):  Appeared in eight games as a rookie in 2008.

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Dave and Kathy Carpenter.

Marc Pierre WR Jr.

Brooklyn, N.Y.

New Canaan (Conn.)

2007 (Sophomore): Played in one game in his first season with the Big Red football program.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Sharon Pierre.

Shawn Eagle TE So.

Harmony, Pa.

Seneca Valley

2008 (Sophomore): Appeared in all 10 games and made eight starts at tight end ... caught five passes for 60 yards.

2007 (Freshman): Saw action in nine games at tight end.

Personal: Athletic Training major ... is the son of Richard and Lynda Eagle ... member of the National Honor Society at Seneca Valley High School.

Tyler Iwinski WR Fr.

Maumee, Ohio

Maumee

Personal: Biology major ... is the son of Paul and Maria Iwinski ... member of the National Honor Society at Maumee High School.

Ismail Zafer DL Fr.

Maumee, Ohio

Springfield

2008 (Freshman): Played in six games on the defensive line in 2008.

Personal: Biology and economics double major ... is the son of Saeed and Teresa Zafer ... member of the National Honor Society at Springfield High School.

Jon McDermott TE Sr.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Anderson

2008 (Senior): Established himself as one of the top blocking tight ends in the North Coast Athletic Conference in 2008 ... played in six games and started one ... caught four passes for 46 yards ... was named to the All-NCAC second-team.

2007 (Junior): Saw action in nine games for the Big Red at tight end ... caught three passes for 46 yards.

2006 (Sophomore): Started one game at tight end for the Big red, making a 23 yard catch on the season.

2005 (Freshman): Played in all ten games ... caught his first career pass for eight yards at Kenyon in the final game of the season.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Tim and Cathy McDermott.

Andrew Murray P/DL Sr.

Zionsville, Ind.

Zionsville

2007 (Junior): Played in nine games and started one at defensive end ... recorded 12 tackles ... punted 10 times for a 35.1 yard average ... Seven of his ten punts were inside the 20.

2006 (Sophomore): Saw action in all ten games as a tight end while handling the punting duties ... totaled 1498 yards on 42 kicks for a punting average of 35.7 yards.

2005 (Freshman): Played in two games at guard for offensive line coach Frank Little and the Big Red.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Shirley Murray.

Louis Rosenfeld DL Fr.

Clayton, Mo.

Clayton

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Tom and Julie Rosenfeld ... father, Tom, played football at Colgate.

Chris Roth WR Fr.

Milwaukee, Wisc.

University School

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Michael and Cathy Roth ... earned nine varsity letters in high school (football, basketball and track).

Joseph Butler DL Jr.

Chicago, Ill.

Michele Clark Magnet

Personal: English and Communication double major ... is the son of Malcolm and Michelle Jones ... member of DCGA, Denison Campus Government Association ... member of the National Honor Society at Michele Clark Magnet High School.

Adam Douglas DL Fr.

Zanesville, Ohio

Zanesville

Personal: Chemistry major ... is the son of Steve and Carol Douglas ... member of the National Honor Society at Zanesville High School.

Drew Hanna DL Jr.

Hunting Valley, Ohio

University School

2008 (Junior): Started all 10 games on the defensive line ... finished with 33 tackles and two sacks ... also added four tackles for a loss.

2007 (Sophomore): Played in nine games at defensive end ... made 11 tackles.

2006 (Freshman): Saw action in one game for the Big Red during his first college season.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Mark and Colleen Hanna ... father, Mark, played football at Ashland.