Greg Jones WR So.

Carnegie, Pa.

Bishop Canevin

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

Personal: Chemistry 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.

Zak Karto DB Fr.

Cadiz, Ohio

Harrison Central

Personal: Pre-med and art double major ... is the son of Steven and Cindy Karto ... member of the National Honor Society at Harrison Central High School.

James Hall WR Jr.

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.

Lucas Graham WR So.

Zanesville, Ohio

Zanesville

Personal: Athletic Training major ... is the son of Mark and Elizabeth Graham.

Brandon Taylor WR Sr.

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 and psychology minor ... is the son of Megan Ernst ... member of the Denison Investment Club.

Nick Krempasky RB Sr.

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.

Nick Keller WR Fr.

Massillon, Ohio

Canton Central Catholic

Personal: Biochemistry major ... is the son of Michael Strabley and Diana Keller ... father, Michael, played football at the University of Michigan ... memeber of the National Honor Society at Canton Central Catholic High School.

Cody Menter RB Fr.

Newark, Ohio

Lakewood

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Mark and Kenda Menter.

Caleb McFerren LB/P Sr.

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 Richard and Pam McFerren ... father, Richard, played football at Muskingum ... 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.

Braden Layer QB So.

Columbus, Ohio

Upper Arlington

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

Personal: Economics and communication double major ... is the son of Derrick and Kristen Layer ... is involved with the campus radio station, WDUB 91.1 and student newspaper, The Denisonian.

John Zanner DL Sr.

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 and communication double major ... is the son of Erick and Susan Zanner.

Will Doss DB Sr.

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 ... father, Gary, played football at Truman State University ... member of the National Honor Society at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School.

Scott Baird DB So.

Shelby, Ohio

Shelby

Personal: Economics major ...  is the son of Todd and Nancy Baird ... is involved in campus radio station, WDUB 91.1 and the student newspaper, The Denisonian ... member of the National Honor Society at Shelby High School.

Drew Clanin DB So.

Circleville, Ohio

Circleville

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

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

Jamie Mackie DB Sr.

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: Geosciences major ... is the son of Jim and Jodie Mackie ... father, Jim, played football and baseball at Baldwin-Wallace College ... member of the National Honor Society at Revere High School.

Max Paulus QB Fr.

Massillon, Ohio

Jackson

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Mark and Jill Paulus ... member of the National Honor Society at Jackson High School.

Nick Stephens QB Fr.

Los Angeles, Calif.

Dorsey

Personal: Business and economics double major ... is the son of David and Genevieve Stephens ... Scholar of the Year at Dorsey High School (2008 & 2009).

Tyler Lambert DB Jr.

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

Ryan Burandt RB Sr.

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 and economics minor ... is the son of Scott and Anne Burandt ... father, Scott, played baseball and football at Illinois Benedictine ... is the current student-body president ... member of the Denison Investment Club, University Council and the Campus Affairs Council.

JD Pisula DB Sr.

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 major and Spanish minor ... 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 Sr.

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 ...  father, Bill, played football at Clarion ... brother, Marc, is a member of the track and field team at Mount Union College ... also a member of the Denison track team ... member of the National Honor Society at Greater Latrobe High School.

Pat Effinger DB So.

Pickerington, Ohio

Pickerington North

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

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Jim and Cheryl Effinger ... is also a member of the Denison track and field team where he earned All-NCAC honors as a member of Denison's 4x200 relay team ... member of the National Honor Society at Pickerington North High School.

Andrew Boemi DB Sr.

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 and Spanish minor ... is the son of Andrew and Pam Boemi.

Steven Lilley RB Fr.

Howard, Ohio

East Knox

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Steve and Heidi Lilley ... member of the National Honor Society at East Knox High School.

Dan Crawford RB Jr.

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 ... President of DSAAC, the Denison Student Athlete Advisory Committee and Alpha Epsilon Delta (pre-med honorary) ... All-Ohio lacrosse player in high school.

Yandy Plasencia RB Fr.

Miami, Fla.

Ferguson

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Oscar Hernandex and Liliana Diaz.

Nick Weiss DB Jr.

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).

Nate Scheidler DB Fr.

Galion, Ohio

Galion

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Rod and Melissa Scheidler.

Sam Fioroni RB Fr.

Clarkston, Mich.

Orchard Lake St. Mary's

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Joe and Lynette Fioroni ... member of the National Honor Society and graduated Magna Cum Lade at Orchrad Lake St. Mary's High School.

Kevin Schneider K Jr.

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 ... his father, Karl, played lacrosse at Denison ... sister, Kristen, is a member of the Denison field hockey team and ... graduated Magna Cum Laude from Upper Arlington High School.

Taylor Dlouhy LB Sr.

Chevy Chase, Md.

Bethesda Chevy Chase

Personal: Economics major and sports management minor ... is the son of David and Susan Dlouhy.

Linc Johnsen RB Sr.

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.

Mike Barnum DL Sr.

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 Jr.

Mason, Ohio

Mason

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

Personal: Biochemistry major ... is the son of Chris and Amy Elliott ... is involved with campus radio station, WDUB 91.1 ... member of the National Honor Society at Mason High School.

Jeff Cochran WR Jr.

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 and astronomy minor ... is the son of Jeff and Tammie Cochran ... father, Jeff, played football at Hiram ...  is a member of Phi Society and Sigma Pi Sigma, the national honorary for physics majors ... member of the National Honor Society at Jackson High School.

Drew Homyk DB Sr.

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 and theology double major ... is the son of Don and Bev Homyk ... father, Don, played football at Penn State University ... brother, Zach, is a wide receiver at Case Western Reserve University ... played for father, Don, at St. Ignatius Prep High School.

Cale Garverick DB Fr.

Powell, Ohio

Olentangy Liberty

Personal: Economics major and communication minor ... is the son of Scott and Heidi Garverick ... father, Scott, played football at Muskingum College ... member of the National Honor Society and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Olentangy Liberty High School.

Josh Atkins RB So.

Heath, Ohio

Lakewood

Personal: Athletic training major ... is the son of Stephen and Cherie Atkins ... sister, Sarah, is a swimmer at Bethany College.

Adam Lewis DL Sr.

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 So.

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: Biochemistry 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 seniors Bobby Fresch and JD Pisula.

Ian Doherty LB So.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

Mt. Lebanon

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

Alex Sycher DB Fr.

Columbus, Ohio

New Albany

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Darryl and Cathy Sycher.

Lucas Meyer RB So.

Concord, N.H.

Concord

Personal: Environmental Studies major and political science minor ... is the son of Peter and Susanne Meyer ... sister, Hannah, played lacrosse at Bates College ... sister, Tess, plays lacrosse at Wheaton College (Mass.) ... first-team all-state in lacrosse at Concord High School.

Charles Coleman LB So.

Belgrade, Mont.

Manhattan

Personal: Economics major and mathematics minor ... is the son of Martin and Jennifer Coleman ... member of the National Honor Society at Manhattan High School.

Dan Risko LB Sr.

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 and economics minor ... is the son of Don and Carol Risko ... senior class president in high school ... member of the National Honor Society at Cloverleaf High School.

Joe Lucking RB Jr.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Anderson

Personal: Philosophy, Politics and Economics major ... is the son of John and Pattie Lucking ... member of the National Honor Society at Anderson High School.

Jim Walerius LB Fr.

Loveland, Ohio

Loveland

Personal: Biology minor ... is the son of Daryl and Kathleen Walerius.

Ismail Zafer OL So.

Maumee, Ohio

Springfield

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

Personal: Biology major ... is the son of Saeed and Teresa Zafer ... member of the National Honor Society at Springfield High School ... also ran track and wrestled at Springfield High School.

Travis Singer LB Fr.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati Country Day

Personal: Pre-med major and music minor ... is the son of Stephen and America Singer.

Adam Frudden LB So.

Mahtomedi, Minn.

Mounds Park Academy

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

Joe Romanowski OL So.

Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Kenston

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

Personal: Pre-med major ... is the son of Thomas and Danielle Romanowski.

Ed Hebb OL So.

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: History and black studies double major ... is the son of Edward and Laura Hebb ... all-Ohio in football in high school ... member of the National Honor Society at Lancaster High School.

Ted Kuntz OL Fr.

Springboro, Ohio

Bishop Fenwick

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of George and Christine Kuntz ... father, George, wrestled at Miami University ... member of the National Honor Society at Bishop Fenwick High School.

Charlie Baker DL Fr.

Swampscott, Mass.

Swampscott

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Charlie and Laura Baker ... father, Charlie, played basketball at Harvard University ... mother, Laura, was a gymnast at Northwestern University.

Pat Loughlin LB Fr.

Wilton, Conn.

Pomfret School

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Pat Laughlin and Kate Woodman ... father, Pat, played water polo at UCLA.

Lane Hartfield DL Fr.

Newark, Ohio

Newark Catholic

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Shelly Harfield ... member of the National Honor Society at Newark Catholic High School.

Hannes Ryding LB Jr.

Orebro, Sweden

Rudbeck

English major and philosophy minor ... is also a member of the Denison Water Polo club team along with the Denison Film Society ... is the son of Christina Ryding.

Luke Lewis OL Fr.

Westerville, Ohio

Olentangy

Personal: Biochemistry major and organizational studies minor ... is the son of Gary and Reva Lewis ... class valedictorian and member of the National Honor Society at Olentangy High School.

Derek Ulsh OL Sr.

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 and communication double major ... is the son of Keith and Lisa Ulsh ... member of Lambda Pi Eta communication honorary.

Tony Capetillo OL Jr.

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 and communication double major ... is the son of Antonio and Gloria Capetillo.

Herb Porter OL Fr.

Columbus, Ohio

Bexley

Personal: Biochemistry major and vocal performance minor ... is the son of Bill and Anne Porter ... father, Bill, played football at Amherst College.

Tyler Gropp OL Fr.

Woodstock, Ga.

Kell

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Mark and Cindy Gropp.

Anthony Zarate OL So.

Powell, Ohio

Olentangy Liberty

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

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

Kevin Drake OL Jr.

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: Geology major and economics minor ... is the son of Thomas and Evelyn Drake ... member of the National Honor Society at Norwalk High School.

Louis Rosenfeld OL So.

St. Louis, Mo.

Clayton

Personal:  Communication major ... is the son of Tom Rosenfeld.

Bobby Fresch OL Sr.

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 ... father, Bob, played football at Otterbein College ... played for his father, Bob, at Westerville Central High School ... T.A. in the Biology department ... member of the Denison Student Athlete Advisory Council and Mortar Board ... earned 10 varsity letters in high school (football, basketball, track and swimming).

Seth Hodge OL Jr.

Hamilton, Ohio

Ross

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Mike and Annette Hodge.

Chris Pappas OL Sr.

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.

Jim Haller WR So.

Westerville, Ohio

Olentangy

Personal: Economics and communication double major ... is the son of Jim and Cindy Haller ... member of the National Honor Society and finished in the top 10 of graduating class at Olentangy High School.

Brendan McHugh WR Fr.

Toledo, Ohio

St. Francis de Sales

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Thomas and Jeannie McHugh.

Aaron Blakely DB So.

Bellefontaine, Ohio

Benjamin Logan

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

Matt Ring P So.

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

Corey Daff TE Fr.

South Hamilton, Mass.

Hamilton Wenham

Personal: Pyschology major ... is the son of Dan and Teddi-Jean Daff.

Brett Ayers DB Jr.

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 and economics double major ... is the son of Ron and Bonny Ayers ... also a member of the Denison track team where he earned all-conference honors as a member of the third place Distance Medley Relay team at the 2009 Indoor T&F Championships ... member of DCGA, Denison Campus Government Association, Phi Society and Pi Sigma Alpha political science honorary ... member of the National Honor Society at Mentor High School.

Andy Carpenter TE So.

Lake Forest, Ill.

Lake Forest

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

Personal: Economics major ... is the son of Dave and Kathy Carpenter ... member of the National Honor Society at Lake Forest High School.

Zach Wimmers WR Fr.

West Chester, Ohio

Lakota West

Personal: Undeclared major ... is the son of Doug and Pattie Wimmers ... member of the National Honor Society at Lakota West High School.

Shawn Eagle TE Jr.

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 and biology minor ... is the son of Richard and Lynda Eagle ... member of the National Honor Society at Seneca Valley High School.

Nat Kell DL Fr.

Columbus, Ohio

Upper Arlington

Personal: Computer science major ... is the son of James and Nancy Kell ... graduated Cum Laude from Upper Arlington High School.

Jake Shafer TE Jr.

Columbus, Ohio

Thomas Worthington

Personal: Mathematics and educational studies double major ... is the son of Tom Shafter and Rebecca Pinyerd.

Adam Brown DL Fr.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Woodward

Computer science major ... is the son of Krushawna Harper and Ricardo Brown.

Adam Murray DL Fr.

Mayfield Heights, Ohio

NDCL

Personal: Chemistry major ... is the son of Scott and Karen Murray ... sister, Alex, is a member of the Denison softball team ... honorable mention all-state at Notre Dame Cathedral Latin High School.

Chris Roth WR So.

Milwaukee, Wisc.

University School

Personal: English major and creative writing minor ... is the son of Michael and Cathryn Roth ... is a member of the Denison men's track & field team ... was a part of the all-conference 4x200 relay team at the NCAC Indoor T&F Championships last March ... earned nine varsity letters in high school (football, basketball and track).

Eric Conrad LB Fr.

West Chester, Ohio

Lakota East

Personal: Pre-med major and Spanish minor ... is the son of Paul and Tricia Conrad.

Drew Hanna DL Sr.

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 and History minor ... is the son of Mark and Colleen Hanna ... father, Mark, played football at Ashland University ... third-team all-state at University High School.