Football

Nick Thompson WR Sr.

East Grand Rapids, Mich.

East Grand Rapids

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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).

Tim Dukovich DL Sr.

Gibsonia, Pa.

Hampton

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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.

Caleb McFerren P/DB Jr.

Zanesville, Ohio

Zanesville

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Braden Layer QB Fr.

Columbus, Ohio

Upper Arlington

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

Colin McKelvey QB So.

Kittanning, Pa.

Kittanning

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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

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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

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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.

Tom Czarnecki QB So.

Cedarburg, Wis.

Cedarburg

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2007 (Freshman): Played in three games for the Big Red at quarterback.

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Tom and Kendra Czarnecki.

Tyler Lambert DB So.

Ranger, Ga.

Gordon Central

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

David Brade RB So.

Boston, Mass.

Charlestown

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2007 (Freshman): Saw action in four games for the Big Red ... carried the ball 18 times for 85 yards.

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Lynroy Brade and Brenda Hicks.

Dan Crawford RB So.

Upper Arlington, Ohio

Upper Arlington

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Mike Barnum DL Jr.

LaGrange, Ill.

Lyons Township

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Everett Daily DB Jr.

Calumet City, Ill.

John Hope Prep

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2007 (Sophomore): Saw action in four games for the Big Red as a defensive back.

Personal: Communication major ... is the son of Rita Cooper.

Dan Risko LB Jr.

Lodi, Ohio

Cloverleaf

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Joe Romanowski OL Fr.

Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Kenston

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

Doug DeVol DL So.

Chelsea, Mich.

Chelsea

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Kyle Guffey OL Fr.

Germantown, Ohio

Valley View

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

Kevin Drake OL So.

Norwalk, Ohio

Norwalk

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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

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

Josh Hamperian DL Sr.

Lexington, Ky.

Lafayette

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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.)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 K Fr.

Powell, Ohio

Bishop Watterson

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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

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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

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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

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

Marc Pierre WR Jr.

Brooklyn, N.Y.

New Canaan (Conn.)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.