2008 Buffalo Football Spring Prospectus
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2008 SPRING PROSPECTUS
2007 Mid-American Conference East Division Co-Champions
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2008 Buffalo Football Spring Prospectus
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The University at Buffalo
2008 Spring Football Practice Schedule Location_ ___________________________________
Buffalo, NY 14260
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Sat., March 29
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Sat., April 5
Mon., April 7
Wed., April 9
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Blue/White Scrimmage
Mon., April 14
Site
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3:30-5:30
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Practices in bold italics are open to the media. Otherwise all other practices
are closed unless other arrangements are made through Paul Vecchio, Assoc. AD/Communications (716-645-6761) or Jon Fuller, Athletic Communications Director (716-645-6762). Depending on weather, some practices
may be moved to an indoor site. Practice times are subject to change.
Returning Offensive Starters (Pos./Ht./Wt./Cl.)
Peter Bittner (OL, 6-4, 293, So.)
Brett Hamlin (WR, 6-1, 182, Jr.)
Ernest Jackson (WR, 6-2, 215, Sr.)
Jordan Jerrold (OL, 6-7, 306, Jr.)
Jeff Niedermier (OL, 6-3, 310, Sr.)
Ray Norell (OL, 6-6, 296, Sr.)
Jesse Rack (TE, 6-3, 247, Jr.)
Naaman Roosevelt (WR, 5-11, 184, Jr.)
James Starks (RB, 6-2, 210, Jr.)
Drew Willy (QB, 6-3, 209, Sr.)
Athletic Communications
Returning Statistical Leaders
Rushing
Att.
Yds
Avg. TDs Long Avg/Gm
James Starks
251 1,103 4.4
12
92
91.9
Mario Henry
76
345
4.5
1
33
34.5
Brandon Thermilus 23
85
3.7
3
14
7.1
Att.
377
Cmp.
258
Pct.
68.4
Receiving
Naaman Roosevelt
Ernest Jackson
James Starks
No.
63
53
41
Yds
766
645
311
Avg.
12.2
12.2
7.6
Tackles
Davonte Shannon
Mike Newton
Domonic Cook
Tot. 123
86
58
Solo
73
46
40
Ast.
50
40
18
Yds TDs
2,572 15
TD
4
6
2
Football Fast Facts
Head Coach_ ______________________________________ Turner Gill
Alma Mater____________________________________ North Texas, ’90
Record at UB (yrs)______________________________________ 7-17 (2)
Career Record (yrs)______________________________________ Same
Asst. Head Coach/Quarterbacks ____________________ Danny Barrett
Defensive Backs_ ____________________________________Fred Reed
Offensive Line__________________________________ Allen Mogridge
Running Backs_ _________________________________ Lee Chambers
Defensive Ends_________________________________ Brian Mohnsen
Tight Ends/Special Teams Coordinator________________ Aaron Stamn
Wide Receivers_____________________________________ Juan Taylor
Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers_ _______________ Jimmy Williams
Defensive Tackles_______________________________Vantz Singletary
Graduate Assistants_________________________________Jeff Bublavi
Administrative Assistant_ ___________________________ Scott Pilkey
Head Strength Coach____________________________Ryan Groneman
Asst. Dir. of Sports Performance_ ___________________ Paul Childress
Stadium___________________________________ UB Stadium (29,013)
Playing Surface____________________________ Sportexe Momentum
2007 Record/Conference________________________________ 5-7/5-3
Letterwinners returning (offense/defense)________________53 (30/23)
Letterwinners lost (offense/defense)______________________16 (5/11)
Starters returning/lost____________________________________ 18/4
Offensive staters returning/lost_____________________________ 10/1
Defensive starters returning/lost_____________________________ 8/3
Specialists (snapper, kicker, punter) returning/lost_ _____________ 3/1
2007 Captains____________________________________________TBA
Offensive System_ ____________________________________ Multiple
Defensive System_________________________________________ 4-3
Mailing Address_ _____________________________ 175 Alumni Arena
_ ________________________________________ Buffalo, NY 14260
Communications Director_____________________________ Jon Fuller
Office_ _______________________________________716-645-6762
Cell_ _________________________________________716-359-2728
E-mail__________________________________ [email protected]
Associate AD______________________________________Paul Vecchio
Office_ _______________________________________716-645-6311
Cell_ _________________________________________716-912-0631
Fax__________________________________________716-645-6840
E-mail________________________________ [email protected]
Returning Defensive Starters (Pos.Ht./Wt./Cl.)
Chris Callahan (DL, 6-3, 247, Sr.)
Domonic Cook (DB, 5-9, 175, So.)
Kendric Hawkins (DB, 5-10, 184, Jr.)
Ronald Hilaire (DL, 6-0, 288, Sr.)
Mike Newton (DB, 5-10, 195, Jr.)
Dane Robinson (DL, 6-2, 267, Jr.)
Davonte Shannon (DB, 6-1, 180, So.)
Josh Thomas (DB, 5-10, 175, So.)
Passing
Drew Willy
Founded_______________________________________________ 1846
Enrollment_ __________________________________________ 27,823
Nickname______________________________________________ Bulls
School Colors_ _______________________________Royal Blue & White
Affiliatation__________________________________ NCAA Division I-A
Conference_____________________________________ Mid-American
President_____________________________________ John B. Simpson
Alma Mater__________________________________ UC-Santa Barbara
Athletic Director_________________________________ Warde Manuel
Alma Mater_________________________________________ Michigan
Int.
6
Mid-American Conference
Avg/Gm
214.3
Long Avg/Gm
47
63.8
75
53.7
74
25.9
TFL Sacks Int./PBU FR FF
10-42 2.5-13 3/5
0 3
1-2
0
4/3
0 0
2-2
0
0/3
0 0
Mailing Address_ _____________________ 24 Public Square, 15th floor
_ ______________________________________Cleveland, OH 44113
MAC Phone______________________________________216-566-4622
MAC Fax_ _______________________________________216-696-2622
Web Site_ ________________________________ www.mac-sports.com
Commissioner_ _____________________________________ Rick Chryst
Asst. Commissioner/Media Relations_ _________________ Gary Richter
Find out all the latest information about
UB Athletics on the Internet at:
http://www.buffalobulls.com
Sports schedules, latest scores, how to purchase
tickets, press releases, team profiles and rosters and
recreation and intramurals information.
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2008 Buffalo Football Spring Prospectus
SPRING ROSTER
POSHT
WTCLHOMETOWNHS/PREVIOUS SCHOOL
2
RIVERS, Marcus
WR
6-4
205 R-Fr.
Lackawanna, NY
3
RICE, Gary***
WR
5-9
170
Hamilton, OH
Hamilton
4
CHISAM, Jamal***(i)
LB
5-11
208
Sr.
Glendale, MD
DeMatha Catholic
7
SHANNON, Davonte*
DB
6-1
180
So.
Jeannette, PA
Jeannette
HAYES, Alan
DB
5-11
190 R-Fr.
Houston, TX
K
6-2
219
Wilkes-Barre, PA
QB
6-3
205 R-Fr.
Williamston, MI
P
6-2
180
Fr.
Brisbane, Australia
9
10
McGROARTY, Gerry**
10
JORGENSEN, Cory
11
FARDON, Peter
Sr.
Sr.
Lackawanna
Northland Christian
Bishop Hoban
Williamston
Brisbane Grammar School
11
WHITE, Travis
DB
5-9
160
So.
Brooklyn, NY
12
HAWKINS, Kendric**(i)
DB
5-10
184
Jr.
Upper Marlboro, MD
DeMatha Catholic
13
JACKSON, Gerald**
DB
5-11
186
Sr.
Alexandria, VA
DeMatha Catholic
15
THOMAS, Josh*
DB
5-10
175
So.
Cedar Hill, TX
16
WILLY, Drew***
QB
6-3
209
Sr.
Randolph, NJ
17
YOUNG, Ed
QB
6-0
180 R-Fr.
Fort Worth, TX
Sheepshead Bay
Cedar Hill
Randolph
Eastern Hills
18
ROOSEVELT, Naaman**
WR 5-11
184
Jr.
Buffalo, NY
19
STARKS, James**
RB
6-2
210
Jr.
Niagara Falls, NY
21
JACKSON, Ernest***
WR
6-2
215
Sr.
Rochester, NY
22
LOTT, Sherrod*
DB
5-10
170
So.
Plant City, FL
23
PIERRE, Alex**
WR
6-1
191
Jr.
Hackensack, NJ
Hackensack
25
COOK, Domonic
DB
5-9
175
So.
Buffalo, NY
St. Joseph’s
26
SYTY, John
LB
6-2
190 R-Fr.
Clarence, NY
26
TRINKLE, Zach
WR
5-8
175
So.
Springville, NY
27
THERMILUS, Brandon*
RB
5-11
226
So.
Flower Mound, TX
28
HENRY, Mario**
RB
5-9
202
Jr.
Erie, PA
29
ROLLE, Lawrence
FB
5-10
240
Jr .
Bronx, NY
30
NEWTON, Mike**
DB
5-10
195
Jr.
Pasadena, MD
St. Joseph’s
Niagara Falls
Gates-Chili
Plant City
Clarence
Springville-Griffith
Marcus
Strong Vincent
John F. Kennedy/Nassau CC
Calvert Hall
31
DORSEY, Marquis
RB
5-10
179 R-Fr.
Buffalo, NY
Cleveland Hill
32
SCHARON, Chris***
FB
6-2
242
Salem, NH
Salem
33
DEAN, William
FB
5-11
255
So.
Monson, MA
34
WINTERS, Justin*
LB
5-11
190
So.
Greenbelt, MD
Sr.
Milford Academy
Eleanor Roosevelt
36
NDUKA, Ike
FB
5-11
220
So.
White Plains, NY
White Plains
37
McCUNE, Da’Von**
RB
5-10
187
Jr.
Buffalo, NY
City Honors
38
WEST, Lucas* (i)
DB
5-9
209
Sr.
Syracuse, NY
39
PRINCIPE, A.J.*
K
5-9
165
So.
Columbus, OH
39
COTTON, Ryan
DB
5-9
187
Fr.
East Aurora, NY
41
EZEMMA, Obi
LB
6-0
215
Fr.
Spring Valley, NY
42
COPELAND, Josh* (i)
LB
6-0
195
So.
Fairborn, OH
43
STORR, Chris**
DB
6-0
189
Jr.
Southfield, MI
44
HUBBARD, David**
LB
6-0
225
Sr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
45
YEALU, Robert**(i)
TE
6-3
241
Sr.
Cedar Grove, NJ
48
CALLAHAN, Chris***(i)
DL
6-3
247
Sr.
Webster, NY
49
AKINGBA, Adekunle*
DB
6-4
205
Sr.
Brooklyn, NY
51
AKOBUNDU, Raphael
LB
6-0
219 R-Fr.
Bronx, NY
Christopher Columbus
52
DREWES, Tom*
DL
6-1
246 R-So.
Dunmore, PA
Dunmore/Milford Prep
53
HOUSEY, Jerry*
LB
6-1
230
So.
Bronx, NY
54
SMITH, Richie
DL
6-3
300
Fr.
Pen Argyl, PA
Pen Argyl
56
TOUSSAINT, Orlando
DL
6-3
233
Jr.
Brooklyn, NY
Sheepshead Bay/Nassau CC
2007 Mid-American Conference East Division Co-Champions
Corcoran
St. Francis De Sales
East Aurora
Ramapo
Fairborn
Southfield
Etiwanda/Citrus JC
Cedar Grove
Webster Thomas
Sheepshead Bay/Nassau CC
John F. Kennedy
Football
57
GEDDES, Jon***
59
60
2008 Buffalo Football Spring Prospectus
SPRING ROSTER
OL
6-4
337
Sr.
Colonie, NY
BRANCH, Fred*(i)
LB
6-3
200
So.
Rockville, MD
THOMPSON, Mike**
DL
6-1
278
Sr.
Seffner, FL
62
ARISCO, Dan
DL
6-1
280 R-Fr.
Cheshire, CT
63
JOHNSON, Kevin
DL
6-4
294
Newton, NJ
64
RICHBERG, Solomon
DL
6-4
299 R-Fr.
Queens, NY
65
CARLSON, Ted
OL
6-4
295 R-Fr.
Irondequoit, NY
Jr.
Colonie
Seneca Valley
Armwood
Cheshire Academy
Newton
August Martin
West Irondequoit
66
FLANAGAN, Brandon*
OL
6-2
303
So.
North Reading, MA
68
KELLY, Brian
OL
6-6
317
So.
Richmond, VA
69
VIOLANTI, Josh
OL
6-3
270 R-Fr.
Lackawanna, NY
70
NORELL, Ray***
OL
6-6
296
Monroe, CT
Masuk/Milford Academy
Sr.
Wakefield
Monacan/Hargrave Academy
St. Francis
72
WEST, Andrew*
OL
6-6
313
Jr.
Croswell, MI
Croswell-Lexington
73
BITTNER, Peter*
OL
6-4
293
So.
Williamsville, NY
Williamsville North
74
MONTANEZ, Anel*
DL
5-11
290 R-So.
Trumbull, CT
75
NIEDERMIER, Jeff***
OL
6-3
310
Sr.
New Washington, OH
76
BACOULIS, Matt**
OL
6-3
307
Jr.
Des Plaines, IL
Maine East
77
JERROLD, Jordan**
OL
6-8
306
Jr.
Fairless Hills, PA
Pennsbury
78
OSTROWSKI, Matt
OL
6-7
300 R-Fr.
Natrona Heights, PA
Highlands
79
LAUZZE, Chris**
OL
6-2
300
Sr.
Pembroke, NY
Pembroke
80
JACKSON, Terrell*
WR
6-1
180
So.
Temple, TX
81
KISABETH, Bryan* (i)
TE
6-4
235
Sr.
Plymouth, MI
82
RACK, Jesse**(i)
TE
6-3
247
Jr.
Maspeth, NY
83
ABDO, Matt*
TE
6-3
255
Sr.
Fayetteville, NY
Trumbull
Buckeye Central
Temple
Divine Child
Christ The King
Fayetteville-Manlius
84
HAGG, Skyler*
WR 5-11
175
So.
Glendale, AZ
86
BREY, Kyle*
TE
6-2
245
So.
Granger, IN
87
CONNACHER, Aaron*
TE
6-3
230
So.
Jamestown, NY
88
HAMLIN, Brett**
WR
6-1
182
Jr.
Jupiter, FL
90
LAPOINTE, Bruno*(i)
DL
6-5
259
So.
Lennoxville, Quebec
91
MARR, Michael
TE
6-3
240
Jr.
Moravia, NY
92
ROBINSON, Dane**
DL
6-2
267
Jr.
Baltimore, MD
Calvert Hall
94
BROWN, Derrick (i)
DL
6-3
280 R-Fr.
Harrisburg, PA
Harrisburg
95
HILAIRE, Ronald***
DL
6-0
288
Laval, Quebec
96
ELDAYRIE, George
K
5-8
173 R-Fr.
Clarence, NY
97
SMITH, Andrae*
DL
6-4
246
Bloomfield, CT
98
BRENNAN, Matt
DL
6-2
230 R-Fr.
Cheektowaga, NY
Maryvale
99
DuBOIS, Gordon
DL
6-2
230 R-Fr.
Andover, MA
Andover
Sr.
Sr.
Ironwood
Penn
Jamestown
William T. Dwyer
Champlain Cegep
Moravia Central/Erie CC
Vieux
Clarence
Bloomfield
* Indicates number of letters earned
(i) Indicates player is recovering from injury and will not participate in spring drills
Head coach: Turner Gill (3rd year)
Assistants: Danny Barrett (Asst. Head Coach/Quarterbacks), Jimmy Williams (Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers),
Allen Mogridge (Offensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator), Brian Mohnsen (Defensive Ends), Aaron Stamn (Tight Ends/Special
Teams Coordinator), Lee Chambers (Running Backs), Juan Taylor (Wide Receivers), Fred Reed (Defensive Backs), Vantz Singletary
(Defensive Tackles), Jeff Bublavi, Scott Pilkey (administrative assistant)
Sports Performance: Ryan Groneman, Paul Childress
Operations: Paul Bittar
Training staff: Nick Mouyeos, Dale Zulawski, Allison Gammell
Equipment staff: Dave Borsuk, Megan Prunty
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2008 Buffalo Football Spring Prospectus
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Experienced Bulls Eye MAC Title
18 starters return for 2008 season
When the University at Buffalo football
team takes the field for the 2008 season, it will
be greeted with a feeling of excitement and
optimism that hasn’t been felt at UB Stadium
in a long time.
Led by 2007 Mid-American Conference
Coach of the Year Turner Gill, Buffalo returns
18 starters, including four All-MAC selections,
to a team that went 5-3 in MAC play a season
ago and earned a share of the 2007 MAC East
Division regular season title.
The five wins overall were the most by
the Bulls since moving up to Division I-A in
1999, and was just one of many milestones
achieved by the football team last year.
Here’s a look by position at what Gill and
his staff will be evaluating this spring:
Quarterback
Buffalo will enter spring drills with Drew Willy
(Randolph, NJ/Randolph) calling the signals
for the offense. The senior completed his
third and finest season as the Bulls’ starting
quarterback in 2007.
Willy set a new mark for completions in a
season (258), had the highest pass efficiency
rating in school history (135.7), the highest
completion percentage (68.4%) in a single
season and had 15 touchdowns with only six
interceptions. Willy also set the school record
Drew Willy
for completions in a game
(34) at Kent State while
passing for a career-high
334 yards. He was twice
named MAC East Division Offensive Player of
the Week, including after
throwing for 330 yards
at Penn State. Going into
his senior season, Willy is
already tied for the career
mark in completions (545)
and needs 2,035 yards
to set the career passing
mark next season.
Redshirt freshman
Ed Young (Fort Worth,
TX/Eastern Hills) will also
see time at quarterback in
spring drills. He redshirted
last season and worked
with the scout teams. A
dual-threat quarterback
in high school, Young
threw for 1,547 yards and
18 passing touchdowns,
James Starks
while rushing for 1,130
yards and 12 touchdowns
best 231-yard performance against Toledo.
as a senior.
Walk-on Cory Jorgensen (Williamston, He also had 41 receptions for 311 yards and
MI/Williamston) will also get some reps at two touchdowns. A threat to go the distance
quarterback. He worked with the scout team every play, Starks had four touchdowns that
covered 70 or more yards, including a 92-yard
last season.
“The number one spot is secure,” Gill touchdown run at Miami.
A different style runner, junior Mario
said. “We will be evaluating everyone else Henry
(Erie, PA/Strong Vincent) proved to
and working on developing a backup quarbe
the
thunder to Starks’ lightning in 2007.
terback.”
In
his
first
season since being converted from
a
defensive
back to running back, Henry
Running Back
rushed for 345 yards on 76 carries (4.5 per
James Starks (Niagara Falls, NY/Ni- carry) and a touchdown. His best game of the
agara Falls) had a breakout season in 2007 en season came at Temple where he ran for 125
route to earning All-MAC Second Team honors yards on only 17 carries, including a 33-yard
for the second straight season. Starks rushed touchdown. He also hauled in 15 catches for
for a career-best 1,103 yards to become the 75 yards on the season.
Brandon Thermilus (Flower Mound,
first UB running back in the Division I-A era to rush for 1,000 yards in a season. He scored 12 TX/Marcus) is a versatile back who can play
touchdowns on the ground - the most in the both the tailback and fullback positions. As
D I-A era. Starks finished the season strong by a redshirt freshman, Thermilus appeared in
averaging 129.4 yards rushing over the final all 12 games and ran for 85 yards and three
seven games of the year, including a career- touchdowns. He also had eight catches for
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65 yards on the year. He proved to be an
excellent short-yardage back with a powerful
running style.
Chris Scharon (Salem, NH/Salem) appeared in nine games and started four at
fullback. He is an excellent blocker who had
a career-high seven catches for 48 yards and
a touchdown.
Junior Da’Von McCune (Buffalo, NY/
City Honors) has seen action in his first two
seasons with the Bulls and will add depth to
the running back position.
“The running backs are a talented group
of guys,” Gill said. “They need to continue to
improve in terms of pass protection.”
Wide Receiver
a rugged blocker.
Also returning to the lineup is senior
Robert Yealu (Cedar Grove, NJ/Cedar Grove)
who missed the 2007 campaign with a knee
injury. In 2006, Yealu had six catches for 97
yards, including a career-best 23-yard reception at Auburn. He will be held out of spring
practice while continuing to rehab.
“This group needs to do better at the
point of attack,” Gill said. “The guys that
are participating in the spring are a young
group.”
Offensive Line
Naaman Roosevelt
The Bulls have a deep and talented pool
of receivers entering spring practice, led by
junior Naaman Roosevelt (Buffalo, NY/St.
Joseph’s). A third-team All-MAC selection in
2007, Roosevelt led the Bulls with 63 catches
for 766 yards and four touchdowns. His 63
catches was the fourth-highest single season
total in school history.
Ernest Jackson (Rochester, NY/GatesChili) is coming off the most productive season of his career. The senior wideout started
all 12 games and hauled in 53 catches for 645
yards and six touchdowns - all career highs.
His six touchdown receptions led all wide
receivers.
Brett Hamlin (Jupiter, FL/William T.
Dwyer) fully recovered from a foot injury that
sidelined him for most of the 2006 campaign
to total 38 catches for 415 yards in 2007. The
junior receiver caught his first career touchdown to force overtime in the Bulls’ win over
Kent State.
Gary Rice (Hamilton, OH/Hamilton) is
coming off his second season as a wide receiver after making the move from defensive
back. The Bulls’ senior had 10 catches for 49
yards in 2007. He had a pair of four-reception
games on the season. Speedy Terrell Jackson (Temple, TX/
Temple) saw the majority of his action as a
kick returner. He did have one catch on the
season for five yards.
Marcus Rivers (Lackawanna, NY/Lackawanna) redshirted last season and is ready
to contribute in 2008. The 6-4 Rivers is the
Bulls’ tallest receiver. He averaged 14 yards per
catch as a senior in high school and scored a
pair of touchdowns.
Junior Alex Pierre (Hackensack, NJ/
Hackensack) and sophomore Skyler Hagg
(Glendale, AZ/Ironwood) both shone on
special teams last year and add depth to the
position.
“We have three experienced receivers,”
Gill said. “Our staff is trying to find the fourth
receiver.”
Tight Ends
The tight end position is another spot
where the Bulls are very deep.
Jesse Rack (Maspeth, NY/Christ the
King) led the Bulls with a 12.7 yards-percatch average while making 15 catches for
191 yards in 2007. Four of his catches went
for at least 15 yards
and he scored one
touchdown.
Aaron Connacher (Jamestown,
NY/Jamestown) appeared in 10 games
as a true freshman
in 2007. He had five
catches for 28 yards.
He had a season-high
two receptions in his
first career game at
Rutgers.
Kyle Brey (Granger, IN/Penn) made the
move from fullback to
tight end in 2007 and
made two receptions
for six yards. He is also
The Bulls will benefit from having four of
their five starters on the offensive line returning for the 2008 season. Although, the anchor
of the
line, center Jamey Richard, was lost
Brian
to graduation, the remaining four linemen
Watson
started all 12 games last season with three
of the linemen starting in 2006 as well.
Jeff Niedermier (New Washington,
OH/Buckeye Central), along with Richard,
became the first UB offensive lineman to
earn All-MAC honors - garnering third-team
honors in 2007. He has started 30 straight
games.
Senior Ray Norell (Monroe, CT/Masuk) is
a versatile lineman who has started 24 games
at both the guard and tackle position over his
career. Last season, he started 11 games at left
tackle.
Junior Jordan Jerrold (Fairless Hills, PA/
Pennsbury) has started 24 straight games at
right tackle – earning the starting nod during
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Jeff Niedermier
his true freshman season.
Local product Peter Bittner (Williamsville, NY/Williamsville North) started all 12
games as a redshirt freshman last season.
Senior Jon Geddes (Colonie, NY/Colonie) and sophomore Andrew West (Croswell,
MI/Croswell-Lexington) will also battle for a
role in the starting lineup after continuing to
develop. Each player has started at least one
game in their career.
Chris Lauzze (Pembroke, NY/Pembroke), who spent last season as the Bulls’
long snapper, will battle for the starting
center job vacated by Richard.
Matt Bacoulis (Des Plaines, IL/Maine
East) has seen action in six games in two
seasons as a reserve for the Bulls and can play
both guard and tackle.
Sophomore Brandon Flanagan (North
Reading, MA/Wakefield) and redshirt freshmen Ted Carlson (Irondequoit, NY/West
Irondequoit) and Matt Ostrowksi (Natrona
Heights, PA/Highlands) will add depth to the
offensive line.
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and two quarterback hurries.
Dane Robinson (Baltimore, MD/Calvert
Hall) started 10 games at the defensive tackle
spot. He finished the 2007 season with 18
tackles, including three for a loss, and a quarterback hurry.
Also returning to the defensive line
is Chris Callahan (Webster, NY/Webster
Thomas) who started 10 games at defensive
end last season. Seven of his 34 tackles on the
season were for a loss, including 1.5 sacks. He
added a quarterback hurry. Callahan finished
the season at linebacker and has the ability
to play either position.
Mike Thompson (Seffner, FL/Armwood)
played in eight games and started the last two
of the season. He finished the season with 14
tackles, 1.5 sacks and an interception.
Also looking to add depth to the defensive line will be junior Kevin Johnson
(Newton, NJ/Newton), sophomores Tom
Drewes (Dunmore, PA/Dunmore), Anel Montanez (Trumbull, CT/Trumbull), and Bruno
Lapointe (Lennoxville, Quebec/Champlain
Cegep), redshirt freshman Derrick Brown
(Harrisburg, PA/Harrisburg) and Gordon
DuBois (Andover, MA/Andover) and freshmen Solomon Richberg (Queens, NY/August
Martin) and Richie Smith (Pen Argyl, PA/Pen
Argyl), who enrolled in January.
“We hope to find depth at the defensive
line,” Gill said. “It is important for our defensive
line to penetrate and make more plays. There
are three solid starters back.”
Linebackers
The linebacker position is one area in which
the Bulls will have to reload after losing a pair
of All-MAC players in Kareem Byrom and Larry
Hutchinson. However, a number of young
players were able to gain valuable experience
last season and should be ready to contribute
on a regular basis in 2008.
David Hubbard (Rancho Cucamonga,
CA/Etiwanda) and Adekunle Akingba
(Brooklyn, NY/Sheepshead Bay) are the lone
seniors in the linebacking corps. Hubbard appeared in 10 games last season and finished
with 23 tackles, a pass breakup and a quarterback hurry. Akingba started the season at
safety before making the move to linebacker.
He totaled 46 tackles and ranked second on
the team with two forced fumbles.
Fred Branch (Rockville, MD/Seneca Valley) made two starts at outside linebacker as a
true freshman last season. He had 26 tackles,
including two for a loss and a quarterback
hurry in 12 games.
Josh Copeland (Fairborn, OH/Fairborn)
was originally slotted to be a defensive back,
but made the move to linebacker midway
through the season. He had 33 tackles (21
solo), an interception and a pass breakup in
2007.
Sophomore Jerry Housey (Bronx, NY/
John F. Kennedy) fought injuries to appear
in six games last season. He finished the
year with seven tackles. Sophomore Justin
Winters Greenbelt, MD/Eleanor Roosevelt)
and freshman Obi Ezemma (Spring Valley,
Defense
Defensive Line
The Bulls will return three of their four
starters on the defensive line in 2008.
The bulk of the Bulls’ experience will be at
the defensive tackle position. Ronald Hilaire
(Laval, Quebec/Vieux) started 11 games in
2007 and 19 in his career. He is coming off
the best season of his career as he totaled 45
tackles (20 solo), four tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks
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Mike Newton
NY/Ramapo) enrolled at UB in January and
will look to make an impact as well.
“Our linebacker spots will all be competitive,” Gill said. “There are no spots at this
position that are locked up.”
Defensive Backs
The Bulls will feature one of the most
experienced defensive backfields in the MidAmerican Conference in 2008.
As a true freshman, safety Davonte
Shannon (Jeannette, PA/Jeannette) became
Buffalo’s first All-MAC First Team selection in
2007. Although, only entering the starting
lineup in week four, Shannon finished the
season with 123 tackles - the most by a UB
player in its Division I-A era. He had more
tackles than any freshman in the nation
and his 73 solo stops were also the most in
the D I-A era. He also led the Bulls in passes
defended with eight and ranked second on
the squad with three interceptions. Shannon
was also named to the Scout.com Freshman
All-America First Team and The Sporting News
Freshman All-America Second Team.
Mike Newton (Pasadena, MD/Calvert
Hall) returns for his third season as a starting
safety for the Bulls. Newton led the Bulls in
interceptions for the second straight season
with four in 2007. He also tied for third on the
team in tackles with 86. He finished the year
strong by averaging nine tackles over the last
seven games of the season.
Physical cornerback Kendric Hawkins
(Upper Marlboro, MD/DeMatha Catholic)
battled injuries in 2007 and appeared in nine
games. However, he still led the team with six
pass breakups, to go along with 35 tackles,
including four for a loss, an interception, a
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forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
As a true freshman Domonic Cook (Buffalo, NY/St. Joseph’s) started the first nine
games of the season at cornerback before
missing the final three games with an injured
hand. Before being slowed by the injury, Cook
had been coming into his own as he had
seven or more tackles in each of his last four
games, including a season-best 11 tackles
against Toledo. He finished the season with
58 tackles and three pass breakups.
When Cook went down, Josh Thomas
(Cedar Hill, TX/Cedar Hill) started the last
three games and the secondary didn’t miss
a beat. Thomas appeared in 11 games total
on the season and had 45 tackles, four pass
breakups and an interception. Junior Chris
Storr (Southfield MI/Southfield) had six
tackles, a forced fumble and a pass breakup
in ’07 and adds quality depth. Another promising youngster is redshirt freshman Alan
Hayes (Houston, TX/Northland Christian),
a safety.
“This is the strength of our defense,” Gill
said. “Everyone’s returning. Our technique
still needs improvement.”
Special Teams
Kicker A.J. Principe (Columbus, OH/St.
Francis De Sales) was a pleasant surprise
for the Bulls last season. He walked on to
the team in the summer and by the end of
training camp had earned a scholarship. He
also earned the starting kicker job and went
on to have a fantastic season. Principe hit
15-of-20 field goals for the season, including
nine straight at one point, and connected on
32-of-34 PATs in the finest freshman season by
a kicker in UB’s history. He was named Sporting News Freshman All-America Honorable
Mention. Buffalo has the benefit of a strong-legged
kicker in Gerry McGroarty (Wilkes-Barre, PA/
Bishop Hoban) handling kickoff duties. Nine
of his 57 kickoffs resulted in touchbacks.
Walk-on George Eldayrie (Clarence, NY/
Clarence) will add depth at kicker.
Australian native Peter Fardon (Brisbane, Australia/Brisbane Grammar School)
will handle punting duties in the spring. He
has experience in Australian Rules Football.
Returning Lettermen
DB
LB
OL
DL
WR
OL
OL
WR
FB
QB
Three Letters (10)
Jamal Chisam___________ Sr.
Chris Callahan___________ Sr.
Jon Geddes_____________ Sr.
Ronald Hilaire___________ Sr.
Ernest Jackson_ _________ Sr.
Jeff Niedermier__________ Sr.
Ray Norell______________ Sr.
Gary Rice_______________ Sr.
Chris Scharon___________ Sr.
Drew Willy______________ Sr.
OL
WR
RB
DB
LB
OL
DB
OL
RB
P/K
DB
WR
TE
DL
RB
DB
DL
TE
Two Letters (18)
Matt Bacoulis_ __________ Jr.
Brett Hamlin____________ Jr.
Mario Henry_ ___________ Jr.
Kendric Hawkins_________ Jr.
David Hubbard__________ Jr.
Chris Lauzze_ ___________ Sr.
Gerald Jackson__________ Sr.
Jordan Jerrold___________ Jr.
Da’Von McCune_ ________ Jr.
Gerry McGroarty_________ Sr.
Mike Newton_ __________ Jr.
Alex Pierre______________ Jr.
Jesse Rack______________ Jr.
Dane Robinson__________ Jr.
James Starks____________ Jr.
Chris Storr______________ Jr.
Mike Thompson_________ Sr.
Robert Yealu____________ Sr.
TE
LB
OL
LB
TE
TE
DB
DL
WR
LB
WR
TE
DL
DB
DL
FB
K
DB
DL
DB
OL
DB
LB
One Letter (23)
Matt Abdo______________ Sr.
Adekunle Akingba_ ______ Sr.
Peter Bittner____________So.
Fred Branch_____________So.
Kyle Brey_______________So.
Aaron Connacher________So.
Josh Copeland_ _________So.
Brandon Flanagan_ ______So.
Skyler Hagg_____________So.
Jerry Housey____________So.
Terrell Jackson_ _________So.
Bryan Kisabeth__________ Jr.
Bruno Lapointe__________So.
Sherrod Lott____________So.
Anel Montanez__________So.
Ike Nduka_ _____________So.
A.J. Principe_____________So.
Davonte Shannon________So.
Andrae Smith___________ Sr.
Josh Thomas____________So.
Andrew West____________ Jr.
Lucas West_ ____________ Sr.
Justin Winters___________So.
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Bulls Offense - By Class
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Gary
Rice
Ray
Norell
Jon
Geddes
Chris
Lauzze
Jeff
Niedermier
Matt
Bacoulis
Brett
Hamlin
Jordan
Jerrold
Andrew
West
Terrell
Jackson
Peter
Bittner
Zack
Trinkle
Brian
Kelly
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QB
WR
Bryan
Kisabeth
Matt Abdo
Robert
Yealu
Drew
Willy
Ernest
Jackson
Jesse
Rack
Naaman
Roosevelt
Alex
Pierre
Michael
Marr
Brandon
Flanagan
Skyler
Hagg
Kyle
Brey
TB
Matt
Ostrowski
PK
Chris
Scharon
Gerry
McGroarty
James
Lawrence
Starks
Rolle
Da’Von
McCune
Mario
Henry
Brandon
Ike
Thermilus Nduka
Aaron
Connacher
Ted
Carlson
FB
A.J.
Principe
Bill
Dean
Ed
Young
Marcus
Rivers
George
Eldayrie
Marquis
Dorsey
Cory
Jorgensen
Offensive line positions
to be determined
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Bulls Defense - By Class
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Chris
Callahan
Anel
Montanez
SS
Jamal
Chisam
FSCB
Lucas
West
Gerald
Jackson
Mike
Newton
Kendric
Hawkins
P
Gerry
McGroarty
Dane
Robinson
Chris
Storr
Orlando
Touissant
Kevin
Johnson
Bruno
Lapointe
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David
Hubbard
Mike
Thompson
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Andrae
Smith
Ronald
Hilaire
Adekunle
Akingba
Gordon
DuBios
Dan
Arisco
Tom
Drewes
Derrick
Brown
Solomon
Richberg
Richie
Smith
Matt
Brennan
Josh
Copeland
Jerry
Housey
Fred
Branch
Josh
Thomas
Davonte
Shannon
Domonic
Cook
Sherrod
Lott
Justin
Winters
Travis
White
Ryan
Cotton
John
Syty
Alan
Hayes
Raphael
Akobundu
Obi
Ezemma
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Peter
Fardon
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Football HEAD COACH TURNER GILL
Turner
GILL
Head Football Coach
Third Year at Buffalo
North Texas, ’90
Overall Record: 7-17
Record at Buffalo: 7-17
Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
In just two seasons, head coach Turner Gill has lifted the Buffalo football
program to historic heights and has gained national attention for the Bulls’
youthful program – less than a decade into major college football.
During the 2007 season, Gill earned Mid-American Conference Coach of
the Year honors after leading the Bulls to five wins - the most in its Division
I-A history. The program had won 10 games in its first seven years in I-A, they
won half of that total in ‘07. UB finished with a 5-3 conference record, including a 4-2 mark in the MAC East Division to claim a share of the regular season
title. Prior to the 2007 campaign, UB had won eight MAC games total in the
previous eight years.
In addition, under Gill’s tutelage Buffalo had eight players selected to the
All-MAC after having just seven in their first eight years of conference play.
The Bulls had eight MAC Players of the Week had two players on national
semifinal “watch lists” – Ben Woods (Ray Guy Award – top punter) and Trevor
Scott (Ted Hendricks Award – top defensive end), while senior center Jamey
Richard was invited to play in the Hula Bowl and earned an invitation to the
NFL Combine.
Three of UB’s eight All-MAC players came from Gill’s first two recruiting
classes, including safety Davonte Shannon, a true freshman, who became
UB’s first All-MAC first-team selection. Buffalo enjoyed its first winning record
at home since moving up to Division I-A and its two MAC road wins was also
its best effort since joining the conference.
Gill, who also served as the offensive coordinator, directed an offense
that scored 291 points - the most in its I-A history and just 28 points shy of
the all-time school record.
Quarterback Drew Willy completed a
school-record 258 passes and had the
highest pass efficiency rating in school
history and running back James
Starks became the Bulls’ first
1,000-yard rusher in the I-A era
with 1,103 yards.
For his many efforts in bringing national respect to the Bulls’ football program, Gill received a contract extension
through 2012 in December of 2007.
“I am extremely pleased to reward
Turner’s outstanding efforts in
this way,” said Warde Manuel,
Buffalo’s Director of Athletics. “He has brought to our
football program a winning
mentality, stability, confidence and a true vision
for excellence both on
and off the field. All of the
accolades he has received
have been richly deserved
and I am very happy to know
that he will continue to lead our
football program for the foreseeable
future. On the day we hired Turner I stated that, ‘I can’t wait to get started with
what I think will be a very exciting chapter in Bulls’ football history.’ I am even
more excited about what the future holds for UB football now that I have seen
Turner’s work over the past two years.”
UB President John B. Simpson noted that: “Coach Gill has proven himself to
be an outstanding ambassador for UB wherever he goes, whether on the playing field or in our surrounding communities. His commitment to serving our
communities, including the leadership role he and his wife Gayle have taken
in partnering with the Buffalo school system to create new opportunities for
youth in our region, plays just as important a role in advancing the UB vision,”
said Simpson. “Those achievements and contributions are a source of pride
for all of us at UB—and indeed, for Bulls fans and UB alumni and supporters
everywhere.”
“I am grateful to President John Simpson and Athletic Director, Warde
Manuel for extending my contract and their commitment to both myself and
the football program,” said Gill. “It is great to know they are as committed to
the staff as we are to them. I feel very honored to be at this outstanding University.”
The Texas native made an immediate impact in his first year as he led the
Bulls to a number of firsts. In 2006, Buffalo scored the most points in a season
(220) since moving to Division I-A. UB also scored the most points (201) of any
team in the MAC East Division and defeated the first team – Kent State – with
a winning record since joining Mid-American Conference in 1999.
Gill has reached the pinnacle of college football as both a player and a coach,
he was part of three national championships as a coach at the University of
Nebraska and a Heisman Trophy finalist as a player. He become the 23rd head
football coach at the University at Buffalo on December 16, 2005.
Gill, 45, who spent the 2005 season serving as Player Development Director
and Offensive Assistant with the Green Bay Packers, was lauded as one of the
nation’s top recruiters while an assistant coach at Nebraska from 1992-2004. The
Cornhuskers won national titles in 1994, 1995 and 1997 during that span.
Gill, who was selected following a national search, brings with him tremendous success as both a player and coach. Consider how few head coaches in
America can claim to have:
• As a player, to have never lost a conference game as a starter; to have led
his team to the national championship game and to have been a finalist for
the Heisman Trophy (won by his teammate).
Gill History
Year
School
Assignment
2006-present Buffalo
Head Coach
2005
Green Bay Packers Player Development Dir./Offensive Asst.
1992-2004
Nebraska
Wide Receivers Coach (2004)
Assistant Head Coach (2003)
Quarterbacks Coach (1992-2002)
1991
Southern Methodist
Wide Receivers
Career Highlights
√ Named MAC Coach of the Year in 2007 after leading the Bulls to a Division IA
record five wins and a share of the MAC East Division regular season title.
√ In his first season at Buffalo, the Bulls scored the most points in a season (220)
since moving to Division I-A and scored the most points (201) of any team in the
MAC East Division.
√ Rated one of the top ten recruiters in the nation in 2000 and 2001 by ESPN.com
√ Played a vital role in Nebraska’s three national titles, and mentored a string of
record-breaking quarterbacks, from Tommie Frazier to Jamaal Lord to 2001 Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch
√ In 2002, he was nominated and among the finalists for the Frank Broyles Award,
given annually to the top assistant coach in the nation.
√ Mentored a pair of Big 12 Conference Offensive Newcomers of the Year in
Frazier and Scott Frost (1996)
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• As a coach, to be on the sidelines for three national championships and
to have coached an individual who won the Heisman Trophy.
UB President John B. Simpson said thatGill’s hiring “is great news for UB,
marking not just an important step forward in our continuing work to build a
strong, competitive athletic program, but also a key outcome of our universitywide commitment to institutional excellence.”
During his tenure at Nebraska, Gill served as an assistant coach for College
Football Hall of Famer Tom Osborne, current Ohio University head coach Frank
Solich and current Nebraska mentor Bill Callahan. He tutored the Huskers’
quarterbacks from 1992-2002, was named assistant head football coach in
2003, and served as wide receivers coach in 2004.
“I am honored and privileged to be a part of a great team with President
John Simpson and Warde Manuel,” said Gill. “They are tremendous people
and I know the University at Buffalo has great leadership with them in place.
I sincerely thank both of them for giving me this opportunity.
“When I talked to people about Warde, they had nothing but high regard
for him as a person and as an athletic director,” said Gill. “He has created an
excitement on campus and in the community. I want to be a part of this special
time at this institution. Warde has that drive and determination that brings
out excellence in other people. Our football staff will help him to deliver that
excitement to Western New York, the rest of New York State, and hopefully, the
rest of the country.”
In speaking about his expectations for his team, Gill said: “We are going to be
a team where each person believes in himself, his teammates, his coaches, and
the people of this institution. We will be a family that will dedicate ourselves
to excellence, balance, and growth. It is one of our main goals to make sure
that these young men truly enjoy the college football experience.
“It is our intention to build a team that will be physical and attacking on both
sides of the ball, as well as on special teams. Not only will the experience be
great for the players, but we will entertain the students and the fans as well,”
said Gill.
During the height of Nebraska football in the 1990s, with Gill serving as
quarterbacks coach, the Cornhuskers had unprecedented success at both the
quarterback position and as a team. Gill - rated one of the top ten recruiters in
the nation in 2000 and 2001 by ESPN.com - played a vital role in Nebraska’s three
national titles, and mentored a string of record-breaking quarterbacks, from
Tommie Frazier to Jamaal Lord to 2001 Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch.
Crouch, Frazier and Lord rank as the top three total career offense leaders in
Nebraska history (while Gill, himself, ranks eighth). Crouch won the Heisman
Trophy, Walter Camp Award (top player in the nation) and the Davey O’Brien
Award (nation’s top quarterback) as well as being a first-team All-American in
2001 under Gill’s tutelage.
Frazier was also a first-team All-American, Johnny Unitas Award winner and
Heisman Trophy finalist in 1995, and led Nebraska to back-to-back national
championships (1994-95). Both Fraizer and Crouch were tabbed as Big 12
Offensive Players of the Year. Gill also mentored a pair of Big 12 Conference
Offensive Newcomers of the Year in Frazier and Scott Frost (1996). Frost would
lead Nebraska to another national title in 1997.
In 2002, he was nominated and among the finalists for the Frank Broyles
Award, given annually to the top assistant coach in the nation. He was regarded
by several sources as one of the top recruiters in the nation.
“Turner is an outstanding human being,” said former Nebraska head coach
Tom Osborne, a member of the College Football Hall of Famer and one of the
winningest coaches in college football history. “He has great character. He’s a
great family man, an excellent recruiter, he relates well to his players and he
really works well with people. He’ll always represent the program well. He is very
knowledege as far as football goes. I have nothing but the greatest admiration
for him.”
Before accepting the job at Buffalo, Gill served as the direct liaison to players and their families as the Player Development Director. He also served as
an offensive assistant, with a focus on wide receivers. He began his coaching
career at Southern Methodist University as receivers coach in 1991.
Gill’s outstanding coaching career mirrors a memorable playing career that
culminated with him being named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy in 1983
(finishing fourth behind teammate Mike Rozier) and earning a berth on the
All-Decade Big Eight team (1980-89) as the starting quarterback.
Gill, a native of Fort Worth, TX, was the starting quarterback at Nebraska
from 1981-83 and led the team to a No. 2 and No. 3 national ranking. Overall,
Nebraska teams had a 28-2 overall record with Gill as the starting quarterback
and a 20-0 record in Big Eight conference play. He is the 12th winningest QB
in NCAA Div. I history.
He spent two seasons as quarterback of the Montreal Concordes of the
Canadian Football League, leading his team to playoff berths in 1984 and
1985.
One of the most respected student-athletes in Nebraska athletics history, Gill
earned the Tom Novak Award for Outstanding Leaadership and Character as
well as the Herbert Marshall Award for leadership. He has been inducted into
the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame, was a three-time All Big Eight selection, and
was the MVP of the Orange Bowl and Kickoff Classic. A multi-talented athlete,
Gill also spent three seasons in the minor league systems of the Detroit Tigers
and Cleveland Indians.
He received his bachelor’s degree in Behavior Analysis from the University
of North Texas in 1990.
Gill has also served as a Spokesperson for the United Way and as honorary
chairman for Cystic Fibrosis, the American Heart Association and the American
Diabetes Association. He is a also a board member of the Lincoln (NE) Children’s
Musuem.
He and his wife Gayle have two daughters, Jordan (17) and Margaux (13).
The Gills: Turner and Gayle with their daughters, Margaux (left) and Jordan.
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COACHING STAFF
Danny Barrett
Jimmy Williams
Assistant Head Coach/Quarterbacks
Cincinnati ‘81
Second Season at Buffalo
Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
William Tyndale ‘99
Third Season at Buffalo
Long-time Canadian Football League head
coach Danny Barrett begins his second season as
the Bulls’ assistant head coach and quarterbacks
coach.
Barrett made an immediate coaching impact
as he helped in the development of quarterback Drew Willy - who had a record-breaking season as the Bulls’ signal caller.
Barrett, who most recently served as head coach and assistant general
manager for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, brings a wealth of experience to
Buffalo having served as a head coach, assistant general manager and having
played quarterback at both the Division I level and for 14 seasons in the CFL.
Barrett became the Roughriders’ 25th head coach in 2000 and led his
team to post-season appearances for five straight seasons (2002-2006), including three out of four years advancing to the West Division final. He was
nominated for the CFL’s Coach of the Year Award in 2003.
Prior to becoming the Roughriders’ head coach, Barrett spent his previous two seasons as an assistant coach with the B.C. Lions. During the 1999
campaign, Barrett coach the Lions’ receiver corps. In 1998, his first season
with the Lions, Barrett began the season on the sidelines as the quarterback
coach and assistant offensive coordinator, but was forced out of retirement
and dressed as the backup quarterback for 15 games.
Barrett joined the coaching fraternity in 1997, serving as the quarterbacks coach of the Calgary Stampeders – mentoring future NFL Pro Bowler
Jeff Garcia. During his three seasons as an assistant coach, his team’s amassed
a 32-22 regular season mark.
In his stellar playing career, Barrett played in 163 regular season CFL
games with Calgary, Toronto, B.C. and Ottawa. His career totals include
23,419 yards passing, 1,656 completions in 3,078 attempts and 133 touchdowns. He played on two teams that advanced to the Grey Cup – the 1987
Toronto Argonauts and the 1991 Stampeders. In the ’91 Grey Cup, Barrett set
a CFL record for completions with 34. In 1992, Barrett was selected as the Tom
Pate recipient – voted on by the CFL Players’ Association – while a member of
the B.C. Lions for his outstanding contributions to the league, his team and
his community.
Before turning pro, Barrett was a star quarterback at the University
of Cincinnati. In 1982, he co-captained the Bearcats and earned honorable
mention Associated Press All-America honors. He and his wife Alison have
five children.
Jimmy Williams, a former Nebraska great who
spent 12 seasons in the NFL, begins his third season
as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach
for the Bulls. Williams’ college coaching career includes stints at Mid-American Conference member
Toledo as well as Grand Valley State and his alma mater.
In 2007, Williams mentored a pair of linebackers (Kareem Byrom and
Larry Hutchinson) to All-MAC honors. Overall, the Bulls had four defensive
players selected to All-MAC teams in 2007.
During his tenure as a college coach, Williams’ teams have seen great
success, including a MAC Championship game berth at Toledo in 2002, a trip
to the Division II national championship game at Grand Valley State in 2001
and a bowl win at Nebraska in 2003. Williams also served an internship with
the Kansas City Chiefs in 2004.
Williams was one of the greatest defensive players in Nebraska history
after walking on to the team from Washington, D.C. A first-team All-American
at Nebraska as a defensive end, Williams was chosen in the first round (15th
overall) of the 1982 draft and played nine seasons with the Detroit Lions
(1982-90), one with Minnesota and his final two with Tampa Bay in 1992-93.
He was twice named the Lions’ team MVP in 1984 and 1987.
After his playing career ended, Williams coached at Pontiac Northern
High School, serving as defensive coordinator and was head coach at Pontiac
Central HS for the 2000 and 2001 seasons.
Williams notes that the motto that reflects his life is the Biblical quote:
“Fear God, and keep his commandements: for this is the whole duty of man.”
(Ecclesiastes 12:13b).
He notes that “UB offers the student-athlete a multitude of opportunities. Its variety of excellent resources equips the student-athlete with the ability to excel academically, competitively and personally, through the development of character.”
He and his wife Crystal are the parents of six children (Brittney, 20, Nia,
17, Faith, 11, Joy, 10, Janell, 9 and Jimmy, 9).
Allen Mogridge
Offensive Line
North Carolina ‘99
Seventh Season at Buffalo
Allen Mogridge will coach the offensive line
for his second season after coaching the Bulls’ running backs for the previous three seasons. He also
serves as recruiting coordinator for head coach
Turner Gill.
In only his first season as offensive line coach, Mogridge mentored the
Bulls’ first ever All-MAC offensive linemen in center Jamey Richard and guard
Jeff Niedermier. His offensive line paved the way for an offense that scored
a Division I-A-record 291 points, produced the Bulls’ first 1,000-yard rusher
in the Division I-A era (James Starks) and protected a quarterback that completed a school-record 258 passes (Drew Willy).
In 2006, he coached freshman running back James Starks to a secondteam All-MAC selection - the first time a UB freshman earned All-League honors.
He rejoined the Buffalo coaching staff in February of 2004 after spending one season at Western Carolina as defensive ends coach and recruiting
coordinator. He had initially joined the staff at Buffalo in 2001 as a defensive
graduate assistant coach.
Mogridge had an excellent career at North Carolina, playing four different positions and earning the Kenan Award for Leadership in his senior
season. He spent one year as strength and conditioning coach at UNC as well
while pursuing his masters degree. He spent the summer of 2000 in the Carolina Panthers training camp before playing for one year in the Arena Football
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League with the Carolina Cobras.
He rejoined the Buffalo coaching staff in February of 2004 after spending one season at Western Carolina as defensive ends coach and recruiting
coordinator.
In his first stint at Buffalo he assisted all facets of the defense - helping
the Bulls jump from near the bottom of total defense in the nation to 45th in
2001 - while focusing on the Bulls’ defensive linemen.
The Severville, TN native married the former Jennifer Carpenter, and
they have two daughters, Carter Olivia (Livi) (4) and Isabella Grace (1). He enjoys music and the outdoors.
The motto that reflects his life is: “Hard work, dedication, persistence
and faith will take you far in life and football.”
Brian Mohnsen
Defensive Ends
Nebraska ‘91
Third Season at Buffalo
Brian Mohnsen begins his third season at Buffalo. He made the move from linebackers coach to
defensive ends coach in 2007.
As defensive ends coach, Mohnsen aided in
the development of All-MAC defensive end Trevor
Scott, who had 10 sacks, 15 tackles for loss and seven quarterback hurries en
route to finishing runner up in the voting for MAC Defensive Player of the Year
in 2007.
As linebackers coach in 2006, his impact was seen immediately in his
first season as the Bulls top three leaders in the tackles per game category
were all linebackers.
Mohnsen came to UB after serving as the defensive line coach at Minnesota State-Mankato. In 2004, he was the defensive coordinator at Northwestern Oklahoma State, leading the defense to a second place ranking nationally
in total defense and pass defense, third in rushing defense and fifth in scoring
defense.
Mohnsen spent 12 years at Nebraska (1992-2003), serving as director of
the Cornhuskers’ video scouting department while assisting with gameday
management for both home and away games.
During the 1991 season, Mohnsen started in his career as an undergraduate coach working with the defensive linemen and linebackers at Nebraska,
while also performing student teaching duties. From 1987-90, Mohnsen was
a member of the Cornhusker football program as a defensive end and a linebacker, earning a varsity letter during his senior year.
A native of McCook, NE, he graduate from Nebraska with a bachelor’s
degree in education in 1991. He and his wife Kerri have a daughter named
Madison (12).
Aaron Stamn
Tight Ends/Special Teams
Minnesota State - Mankato ‘02
Third Season at Buffalo
Aaron Stamn returns for his third season as
UB’s tight ends coach and special teams coordinator. The special teams have flourished under his
guidance.
In 2007, kicker A.J. Principe was named Sporting News Freshman All-America Honorable Mention after hitting 15-of-20
field goals for the season, including nine straight at one point, and connected
on 32-of-34 PATs in the finest freshman season by a kicker in UB’s history. In
addition, punter Ben Woods was named a finalist for the Ray Guy Award and
finished his career as the school record holder in nearly every statistical category. In addition, the Bulls blocked five kicks.
In 2006, he led the special teams unit to one of its finest seasons in recent years. Under his tutelage, the special teams unit returned its first kick for
a touchdown since 1989 and blocked seven kicks - the most by a UB team
since the 1996 season.
Prior to coming to UB, Stamn spent the two seasons at Nebraska as a
defensive assistant, working with Huskers’ defensive line with coach John
Blake, and helping that unit lead the nation with 50 sacks in 2005 and an
Alamo Bowl victory win over Michigan. That sack figure is the second highest
in Nebraska’s long and rich football history.
Stamn came to Nebraska from St. Cloud State in Minnesota, where he
served as a graduate assistant coach for two years (2002-03). In 2002, he assisted with the defensive line and outside linebackers as the Huskies ranked
third in Division II in rush defense while posting a 9-2 record. In 2003, Stamn
helped St. Cloud to a 7-4 record while coaching the linebackers.
Stamn also served as a student assistant coach while earning his undergraduate degree in Physical Education at Minnesota State-Mankato. He
served as an offensive line assistant coach in 2000, while assisting with the
defensive backs in 2001.
Juan Taylor
Wide Receivers
Kentucky State ‘93
Third Season at Buffalo
Juan Taylor begins his third season as wide receiver’s coach at Buffalo.
In 2007, Taylor coached Buffalo’s first All-MAC
wide receiver since 1999 in Naaman Roosevelt.
Buffalo had three wide receivers with 38 or more
receptions in 2007.
Taylor came to Buffalo from Kentucky State University where he served
as tight ends and offensive tackles coach for the 2004 season and as the running backs coach during the 2003 season. He also served as the wide receivers coach at Kentucky State from 1995-99, while also serving as the school’s
Residence Life Director. Between his stints at Kentucky State, Taylor operated
his own business for five years.
While at Kentucky State, Taylor coached four first-team All-Conference
selections, six second-team choices, and helped the Thorobreds win the Pioneer Bowl in 1997.
Taylor was an outstanding wide receiver at Division II Kentucky State,
earning First Team Black College All-American and team MVP honors in 1992.
He led his team in yards receiving, total receptions and scoring from 1990-92.
He would later play and serve as a coach on the Milwaukee Mustangs of the
Arena Football League under former Buffalo Bills coach Lou Saban.
A native of Canton, OH - and no stranger to recruiting in Mid-American
Conference territories - Taylor was inducted into the Canton-McKinley Senior
High School Athletic Hall of Fame this past summer. He and his wife Betsie
live with their chocolate labrador named Taylor.
Fred Reed
Defensive Backs
Mesa State ‘93
First Season at Buffalo
Fred Reed enters his first season as defensive
backs coach.
Reed brings 14 years of coaching experience
to Buffalo. Most recently he spent two seasons in
the NFL as a defensive assistant safeties coach with
the Detroit Lions.
Reed is familiar with the Mid-American Conference as he spent the 2005
season on Frank Solich’s staff at Ohio coaching cornerbacks and the punt return team. While there, he coached All-American defensive back Dion Byrum,
who led the MAC and ranked second in the nation with six interceptions.
Prior to his stint at Ohio, Reed spent two seasons as the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. He
helped lead the Mavericks to a Top 25 ranking in both the 2003 and 2004
season and a North Central Conference Championship in 2004. His defense
led the conference in takeaways in both 2003 and 2004 and ranked second in
the conference in overall defense in 2004.
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Prior to being elevated to defensive coordinator, Reed spent three seasons as special teams coordinator and defensive secondary coach at UNO. In
2000, the Mavericks led the NCC in pass efficiency defense en route to winning the conference championship.
Reed spent three seasons as recruiting coordinator and linebackers
coach at Michigan Tech. In 1999, he helped lead the Huskies to a 6-5 mark their first winning season in five years.
He started his career as secondary coach at South Dakota in 1994. He
also coached the secondary for a season at Minnesota Morris (1996).
Reed is a 1993 graduate of Mesa State College with a bachelor’s degree
in recreation management. He played free safety for the Mavericks from
1991-92. He earned his master’s in sports management from the United
States Sports Academy in 2002.
Vantz Singletary
Defensive Tackles
Kansas State ‘90
First Season at Buffalo
Vantz Singletary enters his first season as
coach of the defensive tackles.
Singletary has spent the past two seasons as
defensive line coach at Tennessee-Chattanooga
and has 11 years of Division I coaching experience
with an emphasis on the defensive line. Throughout his collegiate coaching
career, Singletary has tutored more than a half dozen future NFL players.
Among his accomplishments at Chattanooga was a 2006 game against
Elon when the Mocs’ set a school record with nine sacks. He also mentored
All-Conference selection Charles Profit at Chattanooga.
Prior to his time in Chattanooga, Singletary spent eight years as an assistant at the University of Hawai’i on former coach June Jones’ staff where he
mentored a number of future professionals, while helping build the Warriors’
program to a perennial contender in the Western Athletic Association.
While at Hawai’i, Singletary coached 11 All-WAC selections, including
NFL draft choices Travis LaBoy and Isaac Sopoaga. LaBoy was the WAC Defensive Player of the Year, a second-team All-American and a second-round
NFL selection of the Tennessee Titans, while Sopoaga was a fourth round pick
of the San Francisco 49ers. Sopoaga was also a finalist for the 2004 Bronco
Nagurski Award, given to the nation’s top defensive player. He also recruited
and coached current NFL players Mel Percell (Cleveland Browns) and Ikaika
Alama-Francis (Detroit Lions).
Singletary’s coaching career began at Trinity College. While on staff at
Trinity from 1992 to 1996, he worked as the defensive line and linebackers
coach, the defensive coordinator and the recruiting coordinator. Herbert
Coleman became the school’s first NFL draft pick in 1995 under Singletary’s
tutelage.
He served as the defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator at
Southern University in 1997 and 1998, coaching NFL draft choice Chris White.
In addition, the Jaguars won the NCAA I-AA Black College National Championship in 1997 and won back-to-back Southwestern Conference titles (199798).
Singletary starred at defensive tackle and linebacker at Kansas State in
1987 and 1988, for head coach Stan Parrish. He came to KSU after spending
two years at Blinn Junior College in Texas, earning his degree from Kansas
State in 1990. Following his collegiate career, he received a free agent tryout
as a linebacker and a lineman with the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles.
A native of Houston, TX, Singletary has worked as a summer intern at
NFL camps for many years, including stints with Arizona, Houston, New Orleans, Tampa Bay, San Diego, San Francisco and Cincinnati. In June 2004, he
was one of 10 minority coaches to be invited to the NCAA Expert Coaching
Program in Indianapolis, IN.
Singletary, the nephew of Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary, was
the first coach at Hawaii to receive the Award of Excellence for his outstanding support of academics. He is married to the former Shawndra Saulter of
Houston, Texas. The couple has four daughters, Courtney, LaShea, Briauna
and Keona.
Lee Chambers
Running Backs
Gardner-Webb ‘05
Third Season at Buffalo
Lee Chambers enters his second season as UB’s
running backs coach. Under his guidance, running
back James Starks became the first 1,000-yard rusher in the Bulls’ modern Division I-A era, running for
1,103 yards and scoring 14 touchdowns in 2007.
Chambers first came to Buffalo in 2006 as a graduate assistant on the
defensive side of the football.
Chambers came to UB from Pikeville College where he worked as the
defensive line/strength and conditioning coordinator. He was responsible for
recruiting and signing student-athletes from North and South Carolina.
Prior to Pikeville, Chambers was at Gardner-Webb University where he
spent time as a graduate assistant on the football staff as well as the interim
head strength and conditioning coach.
As a player, Chambers played two seasons at Pikeville College before
transferring to Gardner-Webb and finishing his career with the Runnin’ Bulldogs. He was a four-year starter at left guard.
Chambers graduated from Gardner-Webb in 2005 with a degree in
sports management.
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Adekunle Akingba
DB • Sr. • 6-4 • 205 • 1L
Brooklyn, NY
Sheepshead Bay HS
Major: Undecided
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Hoof Prints: Versatile defender who played both
the safety and linebacker positions in his first season
at UB in 2007...transfer from Nassau Community College...nickname is “Kool-Aid.”
Junior (2007): Played in 11 games and started four…tied for sixth on the
team with 46 tackles, including 25 solo stops…had two forced fumbles
and a fumble recovery on the season…in his first game at UB, had a
career-high 10 tackles (five solo) at Rutgers (8/30)…had six tackles and
forced fumble at Penn State (9/15)…totaled nine tackles against Baylor
(9/22)…had five tackles (4 solo), a forced fumble and a fumble recovery
at Miami (OH) (11/3).
High School: A rangy athlete who enrolled this spring at UB after starring for
two seasons on powerhouse teams at Nassau Community College that went
17-3 in his two seasons for coach John Anselmo...ranked second last fall for
the Lions with 90 tackles, including nine tackles for loss and a forced fumble...
prepped at Sheepshead Bay, earning Brooklyn Player of the Year honors in 2004
while leading the Sharks to the city title...as a senior he totaled 134 tackles,
two sacks and two interceptions on defense and rushed for 872 yards on 81
carries (10.8 ypc) with 14 touchdowns.
Akingba by the Numbers
Year
GP-GS SoloAst TT TFL-Yds SacksInt-Yds PBUQBH FR-Yd FFBlk
2007
11-4 25 21 46 0-0
0-0 0-0
0 0 1-0 2 0
Totals 11-4 25 21 46 0-0
0-0 0-0 0 0 1-0 2 0
Matt Bacoulis
OL • Jr. • 6-3 • 207 • 2L
Des Plaines, IL
Maine East HS
Major: Management
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Hoof Prints: Agile offensive lineman with good size
and intensity...will add depth to the Bulls’ offensive
line...chose UB for the family atmosphere and the
chance to play Division I football.
Sophomore (2007): Appeared in one game on the season at Temple (9/8).
Redshirt Freshman (2006): Appeared in five games as a reserve offensive
lineman for the Bulls...played against Northern Illinois (9/16), Auburn (9/23),
Ball State (10/7), Ohio (10/21) and Wisconsin (11/18).
Freshman (2005): Redshirted in his first season at UB.
High School: Three-year letterwinner and captain for coach Paul Tomasiewicz
who was rated among the Top 100 prospects in the state of Illinois...played
both offensive and defensive tackle for the Blue Demons...also played center
on the basketball team and is a thrower on the track and field team.
Peter Bittner
OL • So. • 6-4 • 293 • 1L
Williamsville, NY
Williamsville North HS
Major: Communication
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Hoof Prints: Talented young lineman who continues to develop...should return as a starter in 2008...
local product who was named Western New York
Lineman of the Year as a senior in high school...has
worked as a little league umpire...chose Buffalo because “it was close to home
and to be part of the program’s turnaround.”
Redshirt Freshman (2007): Started all 12 games at left guard...helped pave
the way for an offense that scored a Division I-A-record 291 points, produced
the Bulls’ first 1,000-yard rusher in the Division I-A era (Starks) and protected
a quarterback that completed a school-record 258 passes (Willy).
Freshman (2006): Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo.
High School: A first-team Class AA All-State selection at nearby Williamsville
North where he earned the Jim Burt Award as the best defensive lineman in
Western New York...first-team All-Western New York selection who had 89
tackles as a senior (35 solos) and four sacks...broke former UB teammate Chris
McDuffie’s record for most unassisted tackles in Williamsville North history for
coach Mike Mammoliti...a three-year letterwinner and one-year captain, who
has also competed in track and field.
Fred Branch
LB • So. • 6-3 • 200 • 1L
Rockville, MD
Seneca Valley HS
Major: Undecided
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Hoof Prints: Young linebacker prospect who
made an immediate impact as a freshman last
season...will battle for the starting linebacker spot
in the spring...chose Buffalo because “it’s a great
environment and to play football”
Freshman (2007): Appeared in all 12 games and started two…amassed 26
tackles (10 solo), two for a loss and a quarterback hurry…had a tackle for
loss at Temple (9/8)…had a pair of solo tackles at Penn State (9/15)…had
a season-high nine tackles (three solo) in UB’s win over Toledo (10/13)...
had three tackles, one for loss and a quarterback hurry against Kent State
(11/24).
High School: Athletic linebacker who comes to Buffalo from a powerhouse
high school program at Seneca Valley under coach Fred Kim...a captain as a
senior, the Screaming Eagles were 18-5 in Branch’s final two seasons...ranked
the 83rd best strongside linebacker nationally by Scout.com...set school record
for solo tackles in a game...plans to enroll in the Business program.
Branch by the Numbers
Year
GP-GS SoloAst TT TFL-Yds SacksInt-Yds PBUQBH FR-Yd FFBlk
2007
12-2 10 16 26 2-4
0-0 0-0
0 1 0-0 0 0
Totals 12-2 10 16 26 2-4
0-0 0-0 0 1 0-0 0 0
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Kyle Brey
TE • So. • 6-2 • 245 • 1L
Granger, IN
Penn HS
Major: Communication
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Hoof Prints: Has played both the fullback and tight
end position in his career...should battle for playing
time in the spring...chose UB because of the coaching staff and an opportunity to play...son of Notre
Dame men’s basketball head coach Mike Brey.
Redshirt Freshman (2007): Played in the first nine games of the season
before a foot injury sidelined him for the remainder of the year…registered
two catches on the season…had one catch for two yards at Penn State (9/15)
and one catch for four yards at Ball State (9/29).
Freshman (2006): Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo.
High School: Big, strong H-back type who earned All-State honors in Indiana
as both a junior and senior...member of South Bend Tribune “Dream Team”...
outstanding blocker who helped coach Cory Yeoman’s team to a 21-5 record in
his final two seasons and a pair of conference and sectional titles...team-high
bench press of 355 pounds...has also lettered in basketball and track and field...
an Indiana Football Coaches Association first-team selection.
Chris Callahan
DE • Sr. • 6-3 • 247 • 3L
Webster, NY
Webster Thomas HS
Major: History
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Hoof Prints: Rangy, athletic player who started
10 games at defensive end and two at linebacker
in 2007...versatile athlete who has also played linebacker as well as long snapper...has appeared in 34 of
UB’s 35 games over the last three seasons...first scholarship player from Webster
Thomas High School...attended UB’s Rising Star Camp in high school.
Junior (2007): Made the move from linebacker to defensive end…started
all 12 games…had 34 tackles on the season…ranked fourth on the team with
seven tackles for loss…had 1.5 sacks on the year…had four tackles, including
1.5 for loss against Rutgers (8/30)…also had four tackles against Baylor (9/22)
and Ball State (9/29)…had a career-high eight tackles, two for loss and a sack
in UB’s win over Kent State (11/24).
Sophomore (2006): Played in all 12 games, primarily on special teams...
recorded 13 tackles on the season...had a season-high three tackles, including
a quarterback hurry and his first career sack against Kent State (11/4)...had a
pair of tackles against Ohio (10/21), Boston College (10/28) and Wisconsin
(11/18)...also saw action as the Bulls’ long snapper.
Redshirt Freshman (2005): Played in 10 games, mostly on special teams...
had four tackles on the season...had a solo tackle and two assists at Connecticut
(9/1)...notched a solo tackle against Rutgers (9/17).
Freshman (2004): Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo.
High School: A two-time All-County selection and versatile athlete who
helped Webster Thomas to a 15-3 record over his final two seasons...an AllGreater Rochester selection as a senior...two-time captain who helped the
Titans to the county title as a senior... also played two seasons of lacrosse.
Callahan by the Numbers
Year
GP-GS SoloAst TT TFL-Yds SacksInt-YdsQBHPBU FR-Yd FFBlk
2005
10-0
2 2 4
0-0
0-0 0-0
0 0 0-0 0 0
2006
12-0
6 7 13 2-14
1-10 0-0
1 0 0-0 0 0
2007
12-12 11 23 34 7-16 1.5-6 0-0
1 0 0-0 0 0
Totals 34-12 19 32 51 9-30 2.5-16 0-0 2 0 0-0 0 0
Aaron Connacher
TE • So. • 6-3 • 230 • 1L
Jamestown, NY
Jamestown HS
Major: Undecided
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Hoof Prints: Outstanding tight end prospect who
saw significant time as a freshman...will challange for
the starting job in the spring...chose Buffalo for the
academics, coaches and player environment.
Freshman (2007): Played in 10 games and started three as a true freshman…
registered five catches for 28 yards on the season… one of only two true freshmen to start the first game of the season (Cook)…had a pair of catches in his
first career game at Rutgers (8/30)…had a 13-yard reception in Buffalo’s win
at Temple (9/8)…hauled in an eight-yard catch against Akron (10/25)…had a
catch at Kent State (11/24).
High School: Starred on both sides of the ball at Jamestown...had 22 receptions for 500 yards and two touchdowns on offense and led the team in tackles
on defense...captain as a senior...first team all-conference as a junior and senior
and second-team All-Western New York...also an outstanding basketball player,
having earned three letters...also set the school record for the dead lift with
465 pounds.
Connacher by the Numbers
Year
GP-GSRec.YdsAvg. TDsLng KO-YdsLng PR-YdsLng
2007
10-3
5
28 5.6
0 13
0-0
0
0-0
0
Totals 10-3 5
28 5.6 0 13
0-0
0
0-0
0
Domonic Cook
CB • So. • 5-9 • 175 • 1L
Buffalo, NY
St. Joseph’s Collegiate HS
Major: Undecided
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Hoof Prints: Hard-nosed cornerback with great athleticism...enters spring drills as a starting cornerback
after starting nine games as a true freshman... former
teammate of current Bull Naaman Roosevelt, who
factored in his decision to come to Buffalo as well as playing in his hometown
and for head coach Turner Gill and his staff.
Freshman (2007): Started the first nine games of the season before a hand
injury sidelined him for the remaining three games…totaled 58 tackles in
nine games (6.4 average)…had three pass breakups on the year…one of
only two true freshmen to start the first game of the season (Connacher)….
had six tackles (all solo) at Penn State (9/15)…had seven tackles (six solo)
against Ohio (10/4)…had a season-high 11 tackles (seven solo), 0.5 tackles
for loss and a blocked kick against Toledo (10/13)…had eight tackles (six
solo) at Syracuse (10/20).
High School: Hard-nosed cornerback with great athleticism...an All-Western
New York and All-State selection who had over 50 catches and 13 touchdowns for
coach Bob O’Connor of the Marauders...set the school record for most receptions
and also led the team in tackles on defense...a four-year letterwinner who is also
an outstanding basketball player...also an outstanding kick returner, helping St.
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Joe’s go 18-4 in his final two years...named Defensive Player of the Game in the
2007 Governer’s Bowl (NY vs. NJ).
Cook by the Numbers
Year
GP-GS SoloAst TT TFL-Yds SacksInt-Yds PBUQBH FR-Yd FFBlk
2007
9-9
40 18 58 2-2
0-0 0-0
3 0 0-0 0 1
Totals
9-9 40 18 58 2-2
0-0 0-0 3 0 0-0 0 1
Josh Copeland
LB • So. • 6-0 • 195 • 1L
Fairborn, OH
Fairborn HS
Major: Undecided
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coached in high school by Pro Football Hall of Famer John Hannah.
Skyler Hagg
WR • So. • 5-11 • 175 • 1L
Glendale, AZ
Ironwood
Major: Environmental Design
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Hoof Prints: Speedy receiver who returned from
a knee injury that forced him to sit out the 2006
season...will add depth to an already deep receiving
corps...has seen time as a kick returner...played both
running back and wide receiver in high school.
Hoof Prints: Versatile defender who was originally recruited as a safety, but made the move to
linebacker...will battle for the starting linebacker
spot in the spring...plans on becoming a math
Redshirt Freshman (2007): Saw action in eight games…handled kick return
duties…had 14 returns for 246 yards (17.6 avg.)…had a season-long 52-yard return at Penn State (9/15)…had five returns for 59 yards at Miami (OH) (11/3).
Freshman (2007): Appeared in all 12 games and started two…had 33
tackles (21 solo), a tackle for loss, an interception and a pass breakup…
had a pair of tackles and a pass breakup against Baylor (9/22)…had four
tackles (three solo) against Ohio (10/4)…had four tackles (three solo) and
an interception against Akron (10/25)…had a season-high 12 tackles (five
solo) against Miami (OH) (11/3).
High School: Versatile athlete with outstanding speed who saw his senior
season cut short by an injury...played both running back and wide receiver in
high school for head coach Larry Allen at Ironwood HS...had a school-record
99-yard touchdown run and earned four letters...also participated in soccer
and track...also a capable punt and kick returner...as a junior, he led the Eagles
with 15 touchdowns and accounted for 1,380 yards – 654 yards rushing (8.5
per carry) and 728 yards receiving (17.7 per catch) on 41 grabs...going into his
senior season was ranked among the Top 25 recruits in the state of Arizona.
teacher.
High School: Outstanding safety prospect who was a two-year captain and
three-year letterwinner at Fairborn HS...rated the 128th best safety prospect
in the nation by ESPN.com...a member of the Ohio South All-Star team and his
league’s offensive player of the year...an outstanding athlete who earned four
letters in basketball and a pair in baseball...played quarterback, receiver and
safety at Fairborn.
Copeland by the Numbers
Year
GP-GS SoloAst TT TFL-Yds SacksInt-Yds PBUQBH FR-Yd FFBlk
2007
12-2 21 12 33 1-2
0-0 1-18 1 0 0-0 0 0
Totals 12-2 21 12 33 1-2
0-0 1-18 1 0 0-0 0 0
Brandon Flanagan
OL • So. • 6-2 • 303 • 1L
North Reading, MA
Wakefield HS
Major: History
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Hoof Prints: Will return to the offensive line after
playing on the defensive last season...as a senior
in high school, played in the Max Emfinger AllAmerican Bowl in Shreveport, LA...ranked the 74th
top offensive lineman in the country as a senior by Phil Steele...chose Buffalo for
the coaching staff, atmosphere and because “it’s a program on the rise.”
Redshirt Freshman (2007): Appeared in three games…saw action against
Rutgers (8/30), Temple (9/8) Baylor (9/22)…registered his first career tackle
against Temple.
Freshman (2006): Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo.
High School: Dominating offensive lineman at the prep ranks who set the
school record for pancake blocks while earning Reebok All-American honors...a
four-year letterwinner who led the Warriors of Wakefield to a 9-1 record as a
senior...was the offensive line MVP at the Elite Combine in New Jersey and was
on recruiting guru Tom Lemming’s All-East team...named to the Boston Globe
and Boston Herald All-Scholastic Team...an All-State and All-New England selection who recorded 132 pancake blocks as a senior and 101 as a junior...was once
Freshman (2006): Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo.
Hagg by the Numbers
Year
GP-GSRec.YdsAvg. TDsLng KO-YdsLng PR-YdsLng
2007
8-0
0
0 0.0
0
0 14-246 52
0-0
0
Totals
8-0
0
0 0.0 0
0 14-246 52 0-0
0
Brett Hamlin
WR • Jr. • 6-1 • 182 • 2L
Jupiter, FL
William T. Dwyer HS
Major: Social Sciences Interdisciplinary
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Hoof Prints: Sure-handed receiver who recovered
nicely from a foot injury that forced him to miss
nearly the entire 2006 season... in 2005, he became
the first true freshman to lead the Bulls in receiving
since Frank Price in 1977... favorite thing about Buffalo is the people and how
nice they are...attended UB’s football camps in high school.
Redshirt Sophomore (2007): Appeared in 12 games and started five…
ranked fourth on the team with 38 receptions and third in receiving yardage
(415)...had four or more receptions in each of the first four games…hauled in
five passes for 53 yards at Syracuse (10/20)…had career bests of nine catches
and 100 yards at Miami (OH) (11/3)…had five catches for 60 yards and his first
career touchdown at Kent State (11/24)…completed a 28-yard pass to Ernest
Jackson against Ohio (10/4) for the first pass completion of his career.
Sophomore (2006): Played in two games before a foot injury sidelined him
for the remainder of the season...tied a career high with six catches for 40 yards
at Bowling Green (9/9)...earned a medical redshirt.
Freshman (2005): Appeared in all 11 games and started six...led all UB receivers in catches (38) and receiving yards (371)...had at least one catch in 10 of the
11 games on the season...had a career-high six catches against both Rutgers
(9/17) and Akron (10/8)...had five catches for a career-best 84 yards at Toledo
(10/22)...hauled in four catches for 68 yards, including a career-long 46 yarder
at Western Michigan (10/1).
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High School: An excellent all-around athlete...had 25 catches and five
touchdowns – two on punt returns – as a senior in an outstanding high school
program...served as a captain his final two seasons as the Panthers of William
T. Dwyer went 23-3...selected to play in Outback Bowl and was an All-County
and All-Conference selection...also lettered in baseball and track.
Hamlin by the Numbers
Year
GP-GSRec.YdsAvg. TDsLng KO-YdsLng PR-YdsLng
2005
11-6 38 371 9.8
0 46
0-0
0
0-0
0
2006
2-1
7
47 6.7
0 14
0-0
0
0-0
0
2007
12-5 38 415 10.9 1 35
0-0
0
0-0
0
Totals 25-12 83 833 10.0 1 46
0-0
0
0-0
0
Kendric Hawkins
DB • Jr. • 5-10 • 184 • 2L
Upper Marlboro, MD
DeMatha Catholic HS
Major:Sociology
12
Hoof Prints: Named to The Sporting News Freshman
All-America Team in 2006...two of his three career interceptions came against nationally-ranked Auburn
and Boston College...one of three Bulls to play his
prep ball at football power DeMatha Catholic...chose UB because “the football
program is on the rise and the facilities are great.”
Sophomore (2007): Appeared in nine games and started seven, missing some
action due to an injury…totaled 35 tackles (27 solo) on the season…added
four tackles for loss, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, an interception and a
team-high six pass breakups…had six tackles, a forced fumble and an interception against Temple (9/8)…had a season-best 11 tackles (9 solo), a tackle for
loss, a fumble recovery and a pass breakup against Penn State (9/15)…had five
tackles and a pass breakup against both Miami (OH) (11/3) and Bowling Green
(11/17)…Added two tackles for loss against Bowling Green.
Redshirt Freshman (2006): Made an immediate impact in the Bulls’ secondary in only his freshman year...played in all 12 games and started 11...ranked
fourth on the team with 70 tackles...his 53 solo stops were second on the team...
led the team with five pass break-ups...had a season-high 11 tackles (6 solo) at
Bowling Green (9/9)...had a tackle for loss and returned an interception for 33
yards at Auburn (9/23)...had five tackles, including two for a loss and a fumble
recovery against Miami (OH) (10/15)...had eight tackles, including two for loss
and a pass break-up at Ohio...had five tackles and an interception at Boston
College...registered nine tackles, including a season-best seven solo stops at
Akron...had five solo tackles, including a tackle for loss, a sack a forced fumble
and a fumble recovery at Wisconsin (11/18).
Freshman (2005): Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo.
High School: An honorable mention All-State performer for powerhouse
DeMatha Catholic who recorded three interceptions and two fumble recoveries in his senior season...helped the Stags to a 22-1 record in his final two
seasons and joins former DeMatha Catholic teammates Gerald Jackson and
Jamal Chisam on the Bulls.
Hawkins by the Numbers
Year
GP-GS SoloAst
2006
12-11 53 17
2007
9-7
27 8
Totals 21-18 80 25
TT TFL-Yds SacksInt-Yds PBUQBH
70 8-33
1-10 2-36 5 0
35 4-12
0-0 1-0
6 0
105 12-45 1-10 3-36 11 0
FR-Yd FFBlk
2-0 1 0
1-0 1 0
3-0 2 0
Mario Henry
RB • Jr. • 5-9 • 202 • 2L
Erie, PA
Strong Vincent HS
Major: Sociology
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Hoof Prints: Made a seamless transition from
defensive back to running back to become a nice
compliment to James Starks...also recruited by Penn
State, Iowa, Syracuse, West Virginia and Notre Dame..
his favorite thing about UB is the academics.
Redshirt Sophomore (2007): Made a splash in his first season as a running
back for the Bulls…appeared in 10 games and started once…ran for 345 yards
on 76 carries (4.5 avg.) and a touchdown on the season…had 15 catches for
75 yards…ran for a career-best 125 yards on 17 carries and a 33-yard touchdown scamper against Temple (9/8)…completed a nine-yard touchdown
pass to Ernest Jackson against Penn State (9/15)…ran for 48 yards on only
six carries against Ohio (10/4)…had a career-high four receptions against
both Baylor (9/22) and Kent State (11/24)…had six kick returns for 68 yards
on the season.
Sophomore (2006): Spent the season working with the scout teams.
Freshman (2005): Appeared in 10 games and started two of the final three
games of the season...totaled 13 tackles, including nine solo efforts on the
season...had a season-best five tackles, including three solo stops at Miami
(OH) (11/5)...had four solo tackles and a quarterback hurry against Eastern
Michigan (11/19).
High School: Highly sought-after athlete who set school records for career
yards rushing (2,451) and touchdowns (40) while leading his team to a pair
of district titles for coach Tom Cacchione...had 1,248 yards rushing (11.8 per
carry) and 18 touchdowns as a senior...three-year letterwinner who was also an
All-Conference pick in track in the 100 and 200 meters...attended UB’s Rising
Star Camp in high school.
Henry by the Numbers
Year
GP-GSAtt.Yds TDAvgLngRec.YdsTDsLng PRYds KORYds
2005Played Defensive Back
2007
10-1 76 345 1 4.5 33 15 75 0 20 0 0 6 68
Totals 10-1 76 345 1 4.5 33 15 75 0 20 0 0 6 68
Ronald Hilaire
DT • Sr. • 6-0 • 288 • 3L
Laval, Quebec
Vieux
Major: Management
95
Hoof Prints: Continued to improve in 2007 as he
became a valued member of the starting defensive
line...excellent size...one of two players on the roster
from Canada...chose Buffalo for the opportunity to
start something really special.
Junior (2007): Came into his own in 2007 by having the best season of his
career…started 11 games at defensive tackle…amassed 45 tackles, four tackles
for loss, 1.5 sacks, two quarterback hurries and a forced fumble…had a pair of
tackles and half a sack at Penn State (9/15)…had four tackles (three solo) and a
quarterback hurry against Ohio (10/4)…had a career-high eight tackles and a
half tackle for loss against Toledo (10/13)…had six tackles, a sack and a forced
fumble against Akron (10/25)…had seven tackles against Kent State (11/24).
Sophomore (2006): Appeared in all 12 games and started seven at defensive
tackle...had 20 tackles on the season...had a season-high six tackles against
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Temple (8/31)...blocked a kick at Bowling Green (9/9)...had a tackle and quarterback hurry at Auburn (9/23)...had four tackles at Boston College (10/28)...
had three tackles, including a tackle for loss, a forced fumble and a fumble
recovery against Kent State (11/4)...had three tackles and his first career sack
at Akron (11/9).
Redshirt Freshman (2005): Was a backup defensive tackle and appeared
in 10 of the 11 games of the season...finished the year with 14 tackles...had a
career-best three tackles at Miami (OH) (11/5)...notched two tackles against
Connecticut (9/1), Rutgers (9/17), Akron (10/8) and Kent State (11/12)...recorded
a quarterback hurry against Akron.
Freshman (2004): Redshirted in his first year at Buffalo.
High School: A two-year team captain for Marc Santerre at Vieux-Montreal
Prep...tallied 50 tackles, 11 sacks, one interception and two fumble recoveries
his senior season...two-time Collegiate All-Star team selection...three-time
Team Canada selection...twice named to the All-Global Championship All-Star
team...team won the state championship his sophomore, junior and senior
seasons.
Hilaire by the Numbers
Year
GP-GS SoloAst TT TFL-Yds SacksInt-YdsQBHPBU FR-Yd FFBlk
2005
10-0
4 10 14
0-0
0-0 0-0
1 0 0-0 0 0
2006
12-7 10 10 20 1.5-5
1-4 0-0
1 1 1-0 1 1
2007
12-11 20 25 45
4-7
1.5-3 0-0
1 0 0-0 1 0
Totals 34-18 34 45 79 5.5-12 2.5-7 0-0 3 1 1-0 2 1
Jerry Housey
LB • So. • 6-1 • 230 • 1L
Bronx, NY
John F. Kennedy HS
Major: Undecided
the coaching staff.
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Hoof Prints: Young linebacker prospect who
showed promise last season...will battle for the
starting linebacker spot in the spring...chose Buffalo because of Coach Gill, the current players and
Freshman (2007): Appeared in six games as a reserve linebacker…had
seven tackles (three solo) and a tackle for loss on the year…had a pair of
tackles at Penn State (9/15)…had a season-high five tackles, including
one for a loss at Ball State (9/29).
High School: A first-team All-Borough and All-State selection for coach Alex
Vega at JFK...earned three letters and served as a captain...had 83 tackles, three
forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and an interception as a senior...played in
the 2007 Governer’s Bowl (NY vs. NJ).
Housey by the Numbers
Year
GP-GS SoloAst TT TFL-Yds SacksInt-Yds PBUQBH FR-Yd FFBlk
2007
6-0
3 4 7
1-1
0-0 0-0
0 0 0-0 0 0
Totals
6-0
3 4 7 1-1
0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0
David Hubbard
LB • Sr. • 6-0 • 225 • 2L
Racho Cucamonga, CA
Etiwanda HS
Major: Social Sciences Interdisciplinary
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Hoof Prints: Strong linebacker who will challenge
for a starting role in spring drills...transferred to UB
from Citrus Community College...related to former
Los Angeles Ram wide receiver Aaron Cox...chose
Buffalo for the coaches, environment, school and atmosphere.
Junior (2007): Appeared in 10 games and started once…earned his first career
start against Akron (10/25)…totaled 23 tackles (13 solo), a pass breakup and a
quarterback hurry on the season…had a pair of solo stops and a quarterback
hurry against Rutgers (8/30)…made a season-high five tackles (2 solo) against
Ohio (10/4)…had two solo tackles and a pass breakup against Toledo (10/13)…
had four solo tackles against Syracuse (10/20).
Sophomore (2006): Appeared in five games...made 11 total tackles on the
season...had three tackles in the season-opener against Temple (8/31)...had a
season-high six tackles, including five solo stops and 1.5 sacks against Miami
(OH) (10/15)...had a pair of tackles against Central Michigan (11/24).
Citrus College (2005): Played one season for head coach Kevin Emmerson
at Citrus Community College...helped lead the Fighting Owls to a 7-3 mark
and the Western States Conference Championship...named to the All-Western
Conference Team...named team’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player.
High School: Earned three letters and served as team captain for one season
for head coach Tom Dineley at Etiwanda High School...totaled 82 tackles, six
sacks and two forced fumbles as a senior...earned All-Baseline League honors
as a junior and a senior...helped lead the Eagles to the Baseline League title
as a junior.
Hubbard by the Numbers
Year
GP-GS SoloAst
2006
5-0
6 5
2007
10-1 13 10
Totals 15-1 19 15
TT TFL-Yds SacksInt-Yds PBUQBH
11 1.5-11 1.5-11 0-0
0 0
23 0-0
0-0 0-0
1 1
34 1.5-11 1.5-11 0-0 1 1
FR-Yd FFBlk
0-0 0 0
0-0 0 0
0-0 0 0
Ernest Jackson
WR • Sr. • 6-2 • 215 • 3L
Rochester, NY
Gates-Chili HS
Major: Computer Science & Engineering
21
Hoof Prints: Excellent blend of speed, size and
strength...coming off the best season of his career
in 2007...will add experience and depth to a veteran
receiving corps...chose Buffalo because “the campus,
academic programs and social life are excellent.”
Junior (2007): Played in all 12 games and started nine…ranked second on the
team in receptions (53) and receiving yards (645)…had a team-high six receiving touchdowns…had at least two receptions in every game of the season…
had five catches for 40 yards at Temple (9/8)…had six catches for 74 yards and
a touchdown against Penn State (9/15)…had four catches for 70 yards at Ball
State (9/29)…had four receptions for 107 yards and two touchdowns, including
a career-long 75-yarder, against Toledo (10/13)…had six catches for 41 yards
and a score against Bowling Green (11/17)…had career highs of nine catches
and 118 yards and scored a touchdown against Kent State (11/24)…named
to Phil Steele’s All-MAC Honorable Mention team.
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Sophomore (2006): Appeared in all 12 games...hauled in 11 catches for 162
yards for the year...made one catch for 15 yards against both Bowling Green
(9/9) and Northern Illinois (9/16)...made a season-high five catches for 74
yards and a touchdown against Ball State (10/7)...had his only kick return of
the season for 10 yards at Ohio (10/21)...registered three catches for 52 yards
against Central Michigan (11/24).
Freshman (2005): Appeared in five games, including the final four of the
season...had seven catches for 89 yards on the season...had three catches
against Ohio (10/29) and Eastern Michigan (11/19)...had a season-best 51
yards, including a 39-yard reception against Eastern Michigan...returned two
kicks on the season.
High School: A three-year letterwinner and Monroe County Division Player
of the Year for coach Jason Benham...earned first-team All-County and secondteam All-State honors after racking up 1,480 yards and 18 touchdowns in six
games before spending the rest of the year as a wideout...set school records
for most carries in a game, most yards in a game and most touchdowns in a
season...played wide receiver, tailback and free safety as Gates-Chili went 7-2
as a senior.
Jackson by the Numbers
Year
GP-GSRec.YdsAvg. TDsLng KO-YdsLng PR-YdsLng
2005
5-0
7
89 12.7 0 39
1-1
1
0-0
0
2006
12-0 11 162 14.7 1 20
1-10
10
0-0
0
2007
12-9 53 645 12.2 6 75
0-0
0
0-0
0
Totals 29-9 71 896 12.6 7 75
2-11
10 0-0
0
Terrell Jackson
WR • So. • 6-1 • 180 • 1L
Temple, TX
Temple HS
Major: Undecided
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Hoof Prints: Lightning quick receiver who also
handles kick return duties...adds depth to an experienced receiving corps...chose Buffalo because of the
personality of the coaches and players.
Freshman (2007): Saw action in 11 games…his lone catch of the season, a
five-yarder, came at Penn State (9/15)…handled 17 kick returns for 305 yards
(17.9 avg.)...had a season-long 44-yard return against Toledo (10/13)…had a
31-yard return against Rutgers (8/30).
High School: Extremely athletic prospect who played multiple positions at
Temple HS for coach Bryce Mohnsen...ran for 850 yards and passed for 550
yards as a senior while earning first-team All-District honors both athletically
and academically...was twice a captain and has also starred on the Wildcats
basketball and track and field teams.
Jackson by the Numbers
Year
GP-GSRec.YdsAvg. TDsLng KO-YdsLng PR-YdsLng
2007
11-0
1
5 5.0
0
5 17-305 44
0-0
0
Totals 11-0 1
5 5.0 0
5 17-305 44 0-0
0
Jordan Jerrold
OL • Jr. • 6-7 • 306 • 1L
Fairless Hills, PA
Pennsbury HS
Major: Environmental Design
77
Hoof Prints: A leader on the offensive line that
worked his way into the starting lineup as a true
freshman and has been a mainstay ever since...
entering the 2008 season, he has started 20 straight
games...chose UB after attending summer camp and loved Buffalo, the coaches
and the program.
Sophomore (2007): Started all 12 games at right tackle...helped pave the
way for an offense that scored a Division I-A-record 291 points, produced the
Bulls’ first 1,000-yard rusher in the Division I-A era (Starks) and protected a
quarterback that completed a school-record 258 passes (Willy).
Freshman (2006): Appeared in eight games, and started the final seven
games of the season...helped the Bulls record their season-high for rushing
yards with 176 in a start against Kent State (11/4)...helped running back James
Starks earn second-team All-MAC honors.
High School: Long, lean offensive line prospect who did not allow a sack in
his senior season while earning All-Southeast Pennsylvania honors...first-team
Bucks County selection who also earned All-County and All-Area kudos...helped
his team to an 8-3 record as a senior and a 7-3 record as a junior...also threw
the shot and discus for the track team.
Kevin Johnson
DL • Jr. • 6-4 • 294 • 1L
Newton, NJ
Newton HS
Major: Geography
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Hoof Prints: Will challenge for playing time as a
defensive tackle in 2008...excellent size and quickness...coaches little league football...chose Buffalo for
“the beautiful campus, academics, the geographical
area and the multicultural and ethnic diversity.”
Sophomore (2007): Played in two games as a reserve defensive lineman...
Saw action against Bowling Green (11/17) and Kent State (11/24).
Redshirt Freshman (2006): Spent the season working with UB’s scout
teams.
Freshman (2005): Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo.
High School: A first-team All-Conference selection for Dave Griffen at Netton
HS, where he earned three letters and served as captain once...has attended
football camps at Rutgers, Penn State and UConn as well as the Art Monk
Football Camp...graded out at 86 percent as a senior and racked up 10 pancake
blocks while not allowing a sack all season...had 77 tackles on defense.
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Chris Lauzze
OL • Sr. • 6-2 • 300 • 2L
Pembroke, NY
Pembroke HS
Major: Management
Mike Newton
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Hoof Prints: Good-sized offensive lineman who
earned the long snapper job a season ago...will battle
for the starting center job in camp...will be looked
upon to add depth to the offensive line...chose Buffalo because of its academics.
Junior (2007): Played in 11 games as the back-up center…served as the
Bulls’ long snapper.
Sophomore (2006): Appeared in five games along the offensive line, including against Kent State (11/4) when the offense recorded a season-high four
rushing touchdowns.
Redshirt Freshman (2005): Spent the season working with UB’s scout
teams.
Freshman (2004): Sat out the season as a redshirt.
High School: A three-year letterwinner and one-year team captain for head
coach Chip Foster at Pembroke High School...a three-time All-League selection...helped lead the Dragons to the 2003 Genesee Region title.
Gerry McGroarty
K • Sr. • 6-2 • 219 • 2L
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Bishop Hoban HS
Major: Geology
10
Hoof Prints: Strong-legged kicker who holds the
Pennsylvania state record for longest field goal - 64
yards...handles kickoff duties...also recruited by Notre
Dame, Penn State, West Virginia, Louisville, Michigan
State, Arkansas and Texas A&M among others...chose Buffalo because he feels
that “a great future will start at UB.”
Junior (2007): Handled kickoff duties for the Bulls in all 12 games…registered
57 kickoffs for 3,460 yards (60.7 avg.)…had nine touchbacks on the season.
DB • Jr. • 5-10 • 195 • 2L
Pasadena, MD
Calvert Hall HS
Major: Sociology
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Hoof Prints: Developing into one of the premiere
safeties in the MAC...has led the team in interceptions
in each of the last two seasons...already tied for ninth
in school history in interceptions...saw action primarily at safety, but can also play cornerback...good size and athleticism...chose
Buffalo for the combination of quality academics and athletics.
Sophomore (2007): Started all 12 games…ranked third on the team with 86
tackles…led the Bulls with four interceptions…also had three pass breakups…
had eight tackles (five solo) against Rutgers (8/30)…returned an interception
50 yards for a touchdown against Temple (9/8)…had nine tackles, an interception and a pass breakup against Ohio (10/4)…tied a career high with 13 tackles
and added an interception against Toledo (10/13)…had 11 tackles (seven solo)
against Syracuse…had nine tackles, an interception and a pass breakup against
Akron (10/25)…had 12 tackles (six solo) against Kent State (11/24).
Redshirt Freshman (2006): Appeared in all 12 contests, starting eight, including the final seven of the season...led the team and tied for the conference
lead in interceptions with five...made 60 tackles on the season...registered a
career-high 13 tackles and returned an interception 43 yards at Bowling Green
(9/9)...had six tackles, including four solo, and an interception against Miami
(OH) (10/15)...had seven tackles, including one for loss at Boston College
(10/28)...made eight tackles, had half a sack and two interceptions against
Kent State (11/4)...named MAC East Division Player of the Week for his efforts
against the Golden Flashes...recorded seven tackles and had an interception
at Wisconsin (11/18).
Freshman (2005): Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo.
High School: Played both cornerback and running back for coach Jay Robinson while earning first-team All-MIAA (Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Assoc.)
honors...earned two letters and was also an outstanding baseball player and
a guard on the Cardinals basketball team...joined Calvert teammate Dane
Robinson in the 2005 recruiting class.
Newton by the Numbers
Year
GP-GS SoloAst TT TFL-Yds SacksInt-Yds PBUQBH
2006
12-9 30 30 60 4-14 0.5-2 5-108 2 0
2007
12-12 46 40 86 1-2
0-0 4-112 3 0
Totals 24-21 76 70 146 5-16 0.5-2 9-220 5 0
Sophomore (2006): Did not see any action.
Redshirt Freshman (2005): Appeared in three games...made good on
2-of-5 field goal attempts...converted the first field goal attempt of his career
- a 23-yarder at Toledo (10/22)...later hit a career-long 46-yarder against the
Rockets.
Freshman (2004): Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo.
High School: A two-time All-State selection whose 64-yard field goal is the
longest in state history and the fourth longest in high school football history...
had eight field goals as a senior and 32 kicks that were touchbacks...also averaged 42.5 yards per kick in punt duties...a Super Prep All-American in 2004...
made ESPN’s Top Ten plays with Chris Berman after record field goal...also an
All-State swimmer and excellent soccer player...rated the 20th-best prospect
at his position in the nation by Rivals.com.
2007 Mid-American Conference East Division Co-Champions
FR-Yd FFBlk
0-0 0 0
0-0 0 0
0-0 0 0
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Jeff Niedermier
OL • Sr. • 6-3 • 310 • 3L
New Washington, OH
Buckeye Central HS
Major: Civil Engineering
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Hoof Prints: Smart, steady offensive lineman
who, has started 30 straight games entering the
2008 season...plays with great intensity...has great
All-MAC ‘07
strength...along with teammate former teammate
Jamey Richard became the the first offensive lineman to earn All-MAC honors...
attended UB’s Rising Star Camp in high school...chose Buffalo because of its
engineering program.
Junior (2007): Started all 12 games at right guard…earned All-MAC Third
Team honors…helped pave the way for James Starks to become Buffalo’s first
1,000-yard rusher since moving up to Division I-A in 1999…also helped Buffalo
score 291 points on the season and rush for 18 touchdowns on the ground.
Sophomore (2006): Started all 12 games at right guard...helped the offense
accumulate 2,136 passing yards, the most for a Buffalo team since 2001...helped
running back James Starks earn second-team All-MAC honors.
High School: Was a first-team All-State selection as a senior at Masuk HS
and helped his team to the state finals...had 10 pancake blocks in one game
in high school...played in the Governor’s Bowl game between Connecticut
and Rhode Island.
Alex Pierre
WR • Jr. • 6-1 • 191 • 2L
Hackensack, NJ
Hackensack HS
Major: Social Sciences Interdisciplinary
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Hoof Prints: Versatile player who has played both
wide receiver and defensive back in his career...
blossoming into one of the Bulls’ top special team
players...good size and speed...chose UB for the
“academics, opportunity to play football and the location.”
Sophomore (2007): Appeared in all 12 games and flourished on special
teams…had eight tackles on the season, including one for a loss…recovered
a blocked punt against Temple (9/8)…blocked a punt against Bowling Green
(11/17)...returned a punt for eight yards against Bowling Green.
Redshirt Freshman (2005): Played in nine games and started the final six
games of the season at right guard...in the six games that he started, the Bulls
averaged 135.5 yards rushing, compared to 77.2 yards rushing in the five
games that he didn’t start.
Redshirt Freshman (2006): Made five appearances and one start...made
three catches for 35 yards for the season...recorded his first catch, good for 16
yards, against Ball State (10/7)...made his first career start against Miami (OH)
(10/15)...had two receptions for 19 yards against Ohio (10/21)...blocked a punt
at Boston College (10/28).
Freshman (2004): Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo.
Freshman (2005): Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo.
High School: A three-year All-League selection and second-team All-State
choice for Mike Tracey...earned four letters and was captain as senior at Buckeye
Central...the North Central Ohio Coaches Association Offensive Lineman of the
Year...also lettered in wrestling and track.
High School: Playmaking defensive back who racked up 100 tackles, blocked
a kick, forced four fumbles, recovered five fumbles and recorded a safety as
a senior for coach Ralph Doss...earned three letters and set a school record
with 20 tackles in one game...an All-League and All-County performer his final
two seasons as the Comets went 18-5, including reaching the state finals as a
senior...also excelled on the track and field team.
Ray Norell
OL • Sr. • 6-6 • 296 • 3L
Monroe, CT
Masuk HS
Major: Sociology
is the people.
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Hoof Prints: Will likely return to the starting lineup
after starting 24 games over his career...capable of
playing both the guard and tackle positions...good
athleticism for his size...favorite thing about Buffalo
Junior (2007): Played in all 12 games and started 11 at left tackle… helped
pave the way for James Starks to become Buffalo’s first 1,000-yard rusher since
moving up to Division I-A in 1999…also helped Buf¬falo score 291 points on
the season and rush for 18 touchdowns on the ground.
Sophomore (2006): Started all 12 games on the offensive line...made starts
at both left tackle and left guard...started the final seven games at left guard
after starting the first five games at left tackle...helped running back James
Starks earn second-team All-MAC honors.
Freshman (2005): Appeared in three games as a true freshman, and made
his first career start at Miami (OH) (11/5), playing left tackle after enrolling at
UB in January.
Milford Academy (2004): Helped Milford Academy to an 11-1 record at
left tackle...one of two Milford Academy graduates on the UB roster (Tom
Drewes).
A.J. Principe
K • So. • 5-9 • 165 • 1L
Columbus, OH
St. Francis DeSales HS
Major: Undecided
39
Hoof Prints: Entered UB’s pre-season camp last year
as a walk-on and earned a scholarship by the end of
it...reliable kicker who made 75 percent of his kicks as
a true freshman...can handle kickoff duties as well.
Freshman (2007): Set a school record for a kicker with 77 points…hit 15-of20 field goals for the season, including nine straight at one point…connected
on 32-of-34 PATs in the finest freshman season by a kicker in UB’s history…
Principe accounted for all of UB’s points with four field goals at Syracuse
(10/20)…named MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week for his efforts vs.
the Orange…hit a season-long 47-yard field goal at Miami (OH) (11/3)…was a
perfect 3-for-3 on field goal attempts at Kent State (11/24)…connected on 12
of his last 13 kicks of the season…named Sporting News Freshman All-America
Honorable Mention.
High School: Earned three letters for head coach Bob Jacoby at St. Francis
DeSales High School...converted 9-of-13 field goal attempts his senior year...
his long field goal was 48 yards...was a perfect 44-of-44 on extra points as a
senior...named All-State Honorable Mention and first-team All-League as a
senior...played in the Central Ohio All-Star Game.
2007 Mid-American Conference East Division Co-Champions
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Principe by the Numbers
Year
GP-GS PATs
FGsLng KOsYdsAvg.Long
2007
12-12 32-34 15-20
47
1
45
45.0
45
Totals 12-12 32-34 15-20
47
1
45
45.0
45
TB
0
0
Jesse Rack
TE • Jr. • 6-3 • 247 • 2L
Maspath, NY
Christ the King
Major: Management
82
Hoof Prints: Sure-handed target with good quickness and hands...coming off a solid season as the
Bulls’ starting tight end...chose UB for the “great
academics, great football program and the area.”
Sophomore (2007): Appeared in 12 games and started 11…had 15 catches
for 191 yards and a touchdown on the season…his 12.7 yards per catch average was tops on the team…had two catches for 15 yards and a touchdown
against Temple (9/8)…hauled in a 38-yard reception at Penn State (9/15)…
had two catches for 40 yards against Baylor (9/22)…had a career high of three
catches for 48 yards against Akron (10/25)…had at least one catch in 10 of the
12 games on the season.
Redshirt Freshman (2006): Made one start and appeared in 11 games total...
recorded his first career catch, good for eight yards and a touchdown, against
Miami (OH) (10/15)...also returned a kickoff for 22 yards against the RedHawks...
made a seven-yard reception at Akron (11/9).
Freshman (2005): Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo.
High School: Excellent prospect who excelled at both defensive end and
tight end at Christ the King for coach Kevin Kelly...had 13 catches and four
touchdowns his senior season while earning All-League honors and earning
a spot in the Senior Bowl.
Rack by the Numbers
Year
GP-GSRec.YdsAvg. TDsLng KO-YdsLng PR-YdsLng
2006
11-1
2
15 7.5
1
8
3-27
22
0-0
0
2007
12-11 15 191 12.7 1 38
0-0
0
0-0
0
Totals 23-12 17 206 12.1 2 38
3-27
22 0-0
0
Gary Rice
WR • Sr. • 5-9 • 170 • 3L
Hamilton, OH
Hamilton
Major: Social Sciences Interdisciplinary
3
Hoof Prints: Versitile athlete who was a defensive
back as a freshman, but played wide receiver over
the last two seasons...has also handled some kick
return duties in his career...chose UB because of the
academics and the chance to rebuild a program.
Junior (2007): Appeared in nine games as a reserve wide receiver…had 10
catches for 49 yards on the season…tied a career high with four catches against
both Baylor (9/22) and Syracuse (10/20)…also tied a career best with 31 receiving yards against Syracuse…had a pair of catches against Miami (OH) (11/3).
catch good for five yards in a starting role at Bowling Green (9/9)...made a
season-high four catches for 31 yards at Northern Illinois (9/16).
Freshman (2005): Played in six of the final seven games of the season...had
nine tackles on the year...had three tackles, including two solo efforts against
Ohio (10/29)...had two tackles and a pass breakup against Kent State (11/12)...
averaged 15.7 yards on six kickoff returns...had a season-long 27-yard return
at Miami (OH) (11/5).
High School: A versatile athlete who racked up 1,600 all-purpose yards,
including a school-record 96-yard run...a first-team All-Conference selection
who earned three letters and was a captain...a point guard on Hamilton’s state
champion basketball team (‘04-05) for three years and also a three-year letterwinner in track and field.
Rice by the Numbers
Year
GP-GSRec.YdsAvg. TDsLng KO-YdsLng PR-YdsLng
2005Played Defense
2006
5-1
9
64 7.1
0 16 6-105 17.5 0-0
0
2007
9-0
10 49 4.9
0 13
0-0
0
0-0
0
Totals 14-1 19 113 5.9 0 16 6-105 17.5 0-0
0
Dane Robinson
DL • Jr. • 6-2 • 267 • 2L
Baltimore, MD
Calvert Hall
Major: Management
92
Hoof Prints: Deveolping defensive lineman who
made an impact as a starting defensive tackle in
2007...good combination of strength and explosiveness...high school teammate of fellow Bull Mike
Newton...chose Buffalo because of the great atmosphere.
Sophomore (2007): Played in all 12 games and started 10 at nose tackle…
had 18 tackles (eight solo) on the season…added three tackles for loss and a
quarterback hurry…had two tackles, one for a loss and a quarterback hurry
against Ohio (10/4)…had three tackles, including one for a loss against Akron
(10/25)…also had three tackles against Bowling Green (11/17)…had two or
more tackles in seven games.
Redshirt Freshman (2006): Made four starts and appeared in eight games
total...had 13 total tackles for the season...recorded two tackles at Northern
Illinois (9/16)...made one solo tackle in his first career start at Auburn (9/23)...
made four total tackles and two tackles for loss against Miami (OH) (10/15)...
recorded sacks against both Boston College (10/28) and Kent State (11/4).
Freshman (2005): Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo.
High School: An All-Area and All-Baltimore selection at Calvert Hall for coach
Jay Robinson...had 94 tackles, 12 for loss – including 3.5 sacks as a senior while
earning honorable mention All-State kudos...earned four letters and was a
captain once...also played basketball for the Cardinals.
Robinson by the Numbers
Year
GP-GS SoloAst
2006
8-4
7 6
2007
12-10 8 10
Totals 20-14 15 16
TT TFL-Yds SacksInt-Yds PBUQBH
13 4-20
2-16 0-0
1 0
18 3-7
0-0 0-0
0 1
31 7-27 2-16 0-0 1 1
Sophomore (2006): Appeared in the first five games of the season, making
one start...had nine catches for 64 total yards on the year...caught three passes
for 25 yards and also returned two kicks for 31 yards in the season opener
against Temple (8/31)...recorded 59 yards on three kick returns and had one
2007 Mid-American Conference East Division Co-Champions
FR-YdFFBlk
0-0 0 0
0-0 0 0
0-0 0 0
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Naaman Roosevelt
WR • Jr. • 5-11 • 184 • 2L
Buffalo, NY
St. Joseph’s Collegiate
Major: Communication
18
Hoof Prints: A local product who has made an immediate and dynamic impact on the offensive side
of the ball...originally recruited as a quarterback, but
All-MAC ‘07
flourished as a wide receiver...dangerous returner...
returned the first kick of his career for 94 yards and a touchdown at Bowling
Green - it was the first kick returned for a touchdown by a UB player since
1989...played quarterback at times during the 2007 season.
Sophomore (2007): Appeared in all 12 games and started 10…led the Bulls
in receptions (63) and receiving yards (766)…his 63 receptions was the fourth
best single-season effort in school history…his 766 receiving yards was 10th in
school history…Had four touchdown receptions on the year…earned All-MAC
Third Team honors…also named to Phil Steele’s All-MAC Third Team… proved
to be a deep threat for the Bulls with five catches of 30 yards or more…had
seven catches for 114 yards against Penn State (9/15)…had six catches for 79
yards against Baylor (9/22)…had six catches for 61 yards against Ohio (10/4)…
had three catches for 51 yards and a touchdown against Toledo (10/13)…had a
career-high 10 receptions for 91 yards at Syracuse (10/20)…had three catches,
including a touchdown, against Akron (10/25)…had six catches and a pair of
touchdowns against Miami (OH) (11/3)…had six receptions for a career-best
148 yards against Bowling Green (11/17)…had eight catches for 90 yards
against Kent State (11/24)…also handled kick return duties and gained 471
yards on 21 returns (22.4 avg.)…had a season-long 83-yard return against Kent
State...lined up at quarterback on several occasions…gained 67 yards on six
carries…attempted one pass that was incomplete.
Freshman (2006): Made seven starts and appeared in all 12 games...finished
fourth on the team in receptions with 31 for 429 yards...the majority of his
production came as a punt and kick returner...gained 144 yards on 11 punt
returns and 724 yards on 28 kick returns...was awarded the 2006 special teams
and wide receiver ‘U Believe’ award as the most outstanding player at each
position...named the team’s top newcomer...made one catch for three yards
and returned two punts for 27 yards in his first game as a true freshman vs.
Temple (8/31)...returned a kickoff 94 yards for his first-career touchdown at
Bowling Green (9/9)...named MAC Special Teams Player of the Week on Sept.
11...made seven catches for 72 yards and a touchdown and also had 102 yards
on five kickoff returns against Ball State (10/7)...caught three passes for 60
yards and a touchdown against Miami (OH) (10/15)...had seven catches for
53 yards, two carries for 15 yards and two kick returns for 44 yards at Akron
(11/9)...had a season-high 90 receiving yards on just two catches at Wisconsin (11/18)...returned six kickoffs for a season-high 132 yards against Central
Michigan (11/24)...his 1,306 all-purpose yards rank him ninth in school history
for a single season.
High School: The New York State large school and Buffalo News co-Player of
the Year after a record-setting career at nearby St. Joseph’s...amassed a staggering 3,452 all-purpose yards as a senior and set a Western New York record
by throwing 35 touchdown passes in just 10 games, while leading his team to
a No. 1 ranking in Western New York and a No. 5 ranking in the state...winner of
the prestigious Connolly Cup, emblematic of Western New York’s best football
player...a three-time All-Conference selection in football and earned the same
distinction in basketball as a junior.
Roosevelt by the Numbers
Year
GP-GSRec.YdsAvg. TDsLng KO-YdsLng
2006
12-7 31 429 13.8 2 53 28-724 94*
2007
12-10 63 766 12.2 4 47 21-471 83
Totals 24-17 94 1195 12.7 6 53 49-1195 94*
PR-YdsLng
11-144 55
10-76 17
21-220 55
Chris Scharon
FB • Sr. • 6-2 • 242 • 3L
Salem, NH
Salem
Major: Management
32
Hoof Prints: Originally recruited as a linebacker,
but converted to fullback prior to 2005 season...
only player on the UB roster from New Hampshire...
attended UB’s Rising Star Camp in high school...
chose Buffalo because of its combination of Division I football, good education and sincere people.
Junior (2007): Played in nine games and started three at the fullback
position… registered seven catches for 48 yards and a touchdown on the
season…had one carry for one yard on the year…had a career-high three
catches for 22 yards against Syracuse (10/20)…had a pair of receptions for
19 yards and a touchdown against Akron (10/25)…had a five-yard grab
against Bowling Green (11/17).
Sophomore (2006)
Appeared in 12 games, starting two...started conference road contests at
both Northern Illinois (9/16) and Ohio (10/21)...recorded four total carries for
13 yards.
Redshirt Freshman (2005)
Played in all 11 games and started four at fullback...used primarily as a blocking
back, he had only two carries for one yard on the season...made his first career
catch, for seven yards, at Kent State (11/12).
Freshman (2004)
Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo.
High School
A first-team All-State selection chosen to play in the Vermont-New Hampshire
Shrine Bowl...four-year letterwinner and senior captain for coach Jack Gati...
racked up 106 tackles and recovered two fumbles as a senior...has also lettered
in indoor and outdoor track and field.
Scharon by the Numbers
Year
GP-GSAtt.Yds TDAvgLngRec.YdsTDsLng PRYds KORYds
2005
11-4
2
1 0 0.5 2
1 7 0 7 0 0 0
0
2006
12-2
0
0 0 0.0 0
4 13 0 9 0 0 0
0
2007
9-3
1
1 0 1.0 1
7 48 1 16 0 0 0
0
Totals 32-9 3
2 0 0.7 2 12 68 1 16 0 0 0
0
Davonte Shannon
DB • So. • 6-1 • 180 • 1L
Jeannette, PA
Jeannette
Major: Undecided
7
Hoof Prints: Had one of the finest freshman campaigns of any freshman in school history...first UB
player to earn first-team All-MAC honors...physical,
All-MAC ‘07
athletic safety with great instincts...high school
teammate of highly-recruited Ohio State quarterback Terrell Pryor.
Freshman (2007): As a true freshman, became UB’s first Mid-American Conference first-team selection after a stellar season….entered the starting lineup
against Baylor in week four and became a mainstay the rest of the season…
set a UB Division I-A record by recording 123 tackles (the seventh-best figure
in school history)…led all freshman in the nation in tackles…also recorded 73
solo stops, three interceptions and 10 tackles for loss…tied for the team lead
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with three forced fumbles...had five solo tackles, including one for a loss at Penn
State (9/15)…had four solo stops, an interception and three pass breakups
in his first career start against Baylor (9/22)…had 16 tackles (10 solo) at Ball
State (9/29)...had nine tackles and an interception against Ohio (10/4)…had
15 tackles (2.5 for loss) and a quarterback hurry against Toledo (10/13)…had
nine tackles (two for loss), two sacks, a forced fumble an interception against
Syracuse (10/20)…had 13 tackles against Akron (10/25)…had 14 tackles (10
solo) and a pass breakup against Miami (OH) (11/3)…had a season-best 17
tackles (11 solo), including 2.5 tackles for loss and a half sack against Bowling
Green (11/17)…had 15 tackles (two for loss), two forced fumbles and a pass
breakup against Kent State (11/24).
High School: Wrapped up an outstanding career for coach Ray Reitz by
earning first-team All-Conference honors while helping the Jayhawks to the
WPIAL title and a runner-up finish in the state...earned three letters and served
as captain while playing wide receiver, flanker, tailback and defensive back...
recorded 112 tackles, two sacks and a fumble recovery on defense, while racking up 35 receptions for 557 yards and eight touchdowns on offense...has also
been all-conference selection in basketball and was selected to the Pittsburgh
Tribune-Review “Terrific Ten” after his junior year.
Shannon by the Numbers
Year
GP-GS SoloAst TT TFL-Yds SacksInt-Yds PBUQBH FR-Yd FFBlk
2007
12-9 73 50 123 10-42 2.5-13 3-21 5 1
0-0 3 0
Totals 12-9 73 50 123 10-42 2.5-13 3-21 5 1 0-0 3 0
James Starks
RB • Jr. • 6-2 • 210 • 2L
Niagara Falls, NY
Niagara Falls
Major: Sociology
19
Hoof Prints: After another terrific season, he is
blossoming into one of the elite backs in the MAC...
became the first 1,000-yard rusher in the Bulls’ DiviAll-MAC ‘06, ‘07
sion I-A era in 2007...became the first UB freshman
to earn All-MAC honors in 2006...played on Niagara Falls’ nationally-ranked
basketball team with current UB basketball player Greg Gamble...chose Buffalo
because “I feel like it’s the best fit for me.”
Sophomore (2007): Became Buffalo’s first Division I-A 1,000-yard rusher
in a season that was capped with a second straight selection to the All-MAC
Second Team…set a single-season school record with 251 carries and rushed
for 1,103 yards, the third-highest total in school history…led Buffalo with a I-A
record 14 touchdowns – two off of the school record – including 12 rushing
touchdown…added 41 receptions for 311 yards…rushed for 41 yards and a
touchdown at Penn State (9/15)…rushed for 62 yards and a pair of scores and
had four catches for 33 yards and another touchdown against Baylor (9/22)…
ran for 47 yards and two touchdowns against Ball State (9/29)…rushed for 183
yards on a career-high 36 carries and two touchdowns, including one of 72
yards, against Ohio (10/4)…the 36 carries was a single-game record in the Division I-A record…named MAC East Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts…
the very next week he ran for a career-high 231 yards and three touchdowns
on 34 carries against Toledo (10/13)…it was the highest single-game rushing
total in Division I-A history…he again earned MAC East Offensive Player of the
Week honors and earned an ESPN “helmet sticker” as one of the nation’s best
performances of the day...ran for 148 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries,
including a career-long 92-yard scamper against Miami (OH) (11/3)…added
a career-high nine catches for 40 yards against Miami…had 21 carries for 137
yards and a touchdown and six receptions against Bowling Green (11/17)…the
first pass attempt of his career was a completion against Bowling Green.
for 113 yards on 19 carries and a touchdown while also catching five passes
for 68 yards vs. Miami (OH) (10/15)...made a season-high six catches against
both Ohio (10/21) and Boston College (10/28)...recorded season highs in
both rushing yards and attempts against Kent State (11/4) when he carried
24 times for 162 yards and scored three touchdowns...the 162 yards was the
fifth highest single-game effort in school history...named MAC East Division
Player of the Week on Nov. 6.
Freshman (2005): Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo.
High School: Outstanding athlete who ran for 1,048 yards and threw for
over 600 yards for the Wolverines of Niagara Falls while earning All-Western
New York honors...served as a captain three years for former UB player and
Starks by the Numbers
Year
GP-GSAtt.Yds TDAvgLngRec.YdsTDsLng PRYds KORYds
2006
12-6 175 704 6 4.0 54 12 34 0 0 0 0 0
0
2007
12-12 251 1103 12 4.4 92 41 311 2 74 0 0 0
0
Totals 24-28 426 1807 18 4.2 92 53 345 2 74 0 0 0
0
Chris Storr
DB • Jr. • 6-0 • 189 • 2L
Southfield, MI
Southfield
Major: Undecided
43
Hoof Prints: Speedy safety who adds to an already
deep defensive backfield...started three games as
a true freshman in 2006...he chose Buffalo for “the
credibility of the education and the sports.”
Sophomore (2007): Played in 11 games…totaled six tackles (five solo), a
forced fumble and a pass breakup on the season…had four tackles (three
solo) against Ball State (9/29)…also had a solo tackle against Baylor (9/22) and
Syracuse (10/20)…had a forced fumble against Syracuse…had a pass breakup
against Toledo (10/13).
Freshman (2006): Appeared in seven games, making three starts...recorded
ten total tackles on the season...made three total tackles in his first start at
Northern Illinois (9/16)...made a season-high five tackles, all solo, against Ball
State (10/7).
High School: Played for head coach Tim Conley at Southfield High School...
helped lead the Blue Jays to a 9-1 record as a junior...earned first-team AllLeague defense honors...also played centerfield on the Southfield baseball
team.
Storr by the Numbers
Year
GP-GS SoloAst
2006
7-3
8 2
2007
11-0
5 1
Totals 18-3 13 3
TT TFL-Yds SacksInt-Yds PBUQBH
10 0-0
0-0 0-0
0 0
6
0-0
0-0 0-0
1 0
16 0-0
0-0 0-0 1 0
Redshirt Freshman (2006): Started seven contests and played in all 12
games...led the Bulls in rushing, gaining 704 yards and scoring six touchdowns
en route to earning All-MAC Second Team honors...second on the team in
receptions with 34...recorded 14 carries for 86 yards and an overtime gamewinning touchdown in his first collegiate game against Temple (8/31)...rushed
2007 Mid-American Conference East Division Co-Champions
FR-Yd FFBlk
0-0 0 0
0-0 1 0
0-0 1 0
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Brandon Thermilus
RB • So. • 5-11 • 226 • 1L
Flower Mound, TX
Marcus
Major: Management
27
Hoof Prints: Powerful running back can play both
the tailback and fullback positions...will add depth
at the running back position...son of long-time
Houston Oilers running back Alonzo Highsmith...he
chose Buffalo for the “academics, the players and the coaching staff.”
Redshirt Freshman (2007): Appeared in all 12 games as reserve running
back…played both the tailback and fullback positions…ranked third on the
team in rushing with 85 yards on 23 carries…scored three touchdowns…
also had eight receptions for 65 yards…had nine rushes for 41 yards and a
touchdown against Temple (9/8)…had four carries for 10 yards and a touchdown and a 14-yard reception against Ohio (10/4)…scored the game-winning
touchdown in overtime against Kent State (11/24)…had one kick return for
17 yards on the season.
Freshman (2006): Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo.
High School: Suffered through an injury-plagued senior season, but was still a
Texas Class 5A All-District selection and set a school-record with 251 yards rushing in one game...he averaged 5.5 yards per rush and scored 11 touchdowns for
coach Randy Mayes...he has also lettered three times in track and field.
Thermilus by the Numbers
Year
GP-GSAtt.Yds TDAvgLngRec.YdsTDsLng PRYds KORYds
2007
12-0 23 85 3 3.7 14 8 65 0 17 0 0 1 27
Totals 12-0 23 85 3 3.7 14 8 65 0 17 0 0 1 27
DL • Sr. • 6-1 • 278 • 2L
Seffner, FL
Armwood
Major: Sociology
60
Hoof Prints: Strong, developing defensive tackle...
will battle for a starting role on the defensive line...
cracked the starting lineup six times in his career...one
of two players from the state of Florida.
Junior (2007): Played in eight games and started the last two at defensive
end…had 14 tackles (three for loss), 1.5 sacks, an interception and a quarterback hurry on the season…had two tackles, a half sack and his first career
interception against Toledo (10/13)…had five tackles, including one for a loss,
against Bowling Green (11/17)…had a career-high seven tackles, 1.5 for loss,
a sack and a quarterback hurry against Kent State (11/24).
Sophomore (2006): Appeared in five games, starting the last four of the
season...recorded two tackles for loss on the year...made a season-high two
tackles in the final game of the season vs. Central Michigan (11/24).
Redshirt Freshman (2005): Spent the season working with UB’s scout
teams.
Freshman (2004): Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo.
High School: Helped lead his Armwood team to a perfect 15-0 record and
a state championship while excelling on both the offensive and defensive
lines...an All-State selection for coach Sean Callahan who earned three letters...
selected to play in the Hillsborough County All-Star game...blocked for five
1,000-yard rushers in his career, including three on last year’s team.
Thompson by the Numbers
Josh Thomas
DB • So. • 5-10 • 175 • 1L
Cedar Hill, TX
Cedar Hill
Major: Undecided
Mike Thompson
15
Hoof Prints: Hard-nosed defensive back who
cracked the starting lineup four times as a true freshman...will battle for the starting job in a crowded
defensive backfield...chose Buffalo for the education,
the facilities and the program.
Freshman (2007): Played in 11 games and earned the start four times for an
injured Kendric Hawkins…had 45 tackles (29 solo), and interception and four
pass breakups on the season…had a pair of tackles and a pass breakup against
Ball State (9/29)…had nine tackles against Ohio (10/4)…had a season-high 10
tackles (eight solo) and a pair of pass breakups against Toledo (10/13)…had
six tackles and an interception against Syracuse (10/20)…had four tackles and
a pass breakup against Miami (OH) (11/3).
High School: A first-team All-District selection for coach Joey McGuire at Cedar
Hill HS while helping the Longhorns earn a pair of district championships...
racked up 109 tackles, five pass breakups, four interceptions and a fumble
recovery in his senior season...set school records for 40-yard dash time and
vertical jump and also set the 300-meter hurdles record.
Thomas by the Numbers
Year
GP-GS SoloAst TT TFL-Yds SacksInt-Yds PBUQBH FR-Yd FFBlk
2007
11-4 29 16 45 0-0
0-0 1-0
4 0
0-0 0 0
Totals 11-4 29 16 45 0-0
0-0 1-0 4 0 0-0 0 0
Year
GP-GS SoloAst TT TFL-Yds SacksInt-Yds PBUQBH
2005Did not see any action
2006
5-4
4 2 6
2-5
0-0 0-0
0 0
2007
8-2
6 8 14 3-14 1.5-8 1-(-1) 0 1
Totals 13-6 10 10 20 5-19 1.5-8 1-(-1) 0 1
FR-YdFFBlk
0-0 0 0
0-0 0 0
0-0 0 0
Andrew West
OL • Jr. • 6-6 • 313 • 1L
Croswell, MI
Croswell-Lexington
Major: Management
72
Hoof Prints: Massive offensive line prospect who
will add depth to the offensive line...great strength
and size....chose Buffalo for the atmosphere and a
chance to play Division I football.
Sophomore (2007): Appeared in 10 games and started twice…earn the start
against both Ohio (10/6) and Kent State (11/24)…played left tackle.
Redshirt Freshman (2006): Did not see any game action.
Freshman (2005): Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo.
High School: A two-year letterwinner and one-year captain for coach Jason
Van Der Maas at Croswell-Lexington High School...a first-team All-Conference
and All-County and honorable mention All-State pick...selected as an alternate
to the prestigious East-West Michigan All-Star team...also earned two letters
in track and field.
2007 Mid-American Conference East Division Co-Champions
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Drew Willy
QB • Sr. • 6-3 • 209 • 3L
Randolph, NJ
Randolph
Major: Communication
16
Hoof Prints: Will return for his fourth season as
the Bulls’ starting quarterback...good-sized, smart
signal-caller with a strong arm...showed veteran
poise at a young age as he earned the starting role
as a freshman, the first true freshman to start at QB in UB’s Division I-A era...
already holds the school record for career completion percentage (63.8) and
pass competions (545)...chose Buffalo for the campus and the players.
Junior (2007): Started all 12 games and had a record-setting season for the
Bulls…set a school record for completions in a season (258), pass efficiency
rating (135.7) and completion percentage (.684)…finished the season 258for-377 for 2,572 yards and 15 touchdowns to only six interceptions…did not
throw an interception over the final seven games of the season – a span of
235 straight passes… set the school record for completions in a game (34)
at Kent State (11/24)…finished 20-for-22 for 190 yards and two touchdowns
and scored another touchdown on the ground at Temple (9/8)…went 28-for39 for a then career-high 330 yards and a touchdown at Penn State (9/15)…
named MAC East Division Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts against
the Nittany Lions…completed 9-of-17 passes for 185 yards and three touchdowns, including a career-long 75-yard strike to Ernest Jackson, against Toledo
(10/13)…completed 32-of-48 pass attempts for 286 yards against Syracuse…
finished 33-of-45 for 217 yards and a pair of touchdowns against Miami (OH)
(11/3)…went 34-of-44 for a career-best 334 yards and two touchdowns
against Kent State…named MAC East Offensive Player of the Week following
the Kent State game.
Year
2005
2006
2007
Totals
Willy by the Numbers
GP-GSAttCmpInt PctYds TDLngEffic.RshYds
10-8 246 149 12 60.6 1481 6 46 109.43 82 -32
8-8 231 138
6 59.7 1391 6 50 113.70 68 -2
12-12 377 258
6 68.4 2572 15 75 135.69 60 -44
30-28 854 545 24 63.8 5444 27 75 133.3 210 -78
Justin Winters
DB • So. • 5-11 • 190 • 1L
Greenbelt, MD
Eleanor Roosevelt
Major: Undecided
34
Hoof Prints: Linebacker who excelled on special
teams in 2007...will battle for a starting job in a
crowded defensive backfield.
Freshman (2007): Played in 10 games…excelled as a special teams “gunner”…
had four tackles, a half sack and a quarterback hurry on the season…had a pair
of tackles at Ball State (9/29)…had half a sack and a quarterback hurry against
Ohio (10/6)…had a solo tackle at Kent State (11/24).
Winters by the Numbers
Year
GP-GS SoloAst TT TFL-Yds SacksInt-Yds PBUQBH FR-Yd FFBlk
2007
10-0
1 3 4 0.5-5 0.5-5 0-0
0 1
0-0 0 0
Totals 10-0 1 3 4 0.5-5 0.5-5 0-0 0 1 0-0 0 0
Sophomore (2006): Started the first eight games of the year before a thumb
injury ended his season...completed 138 of 231 passes (59.7 percent) for a
total of 1,391 yards and six touchdowns...was the last Division I-A starting
quarterback in the nation to throw an interception, not throwing a pick until
October 7 against Ball State - a span of 131 attempts...was 13-for-24 for 188
yards in the season-opening win over Temple (8/31)...gained 12 yards on eight
carries and scored his first career rushing touchdown at Bowling Green (9/9)...
had a season-high 41 pass attempts, completing 25, at Northern Illinois (9/16)...
threw for a career-best 321 yards against Ball State - marking the first time in
four years that a UB quarterback eclipsed the 300-yard plateau in passing....
connected for two touchdowns in consecutive weeks against Ball State and
Miami (OH) (10/15).
Freshman (2005): Appeared in 10 games and started the final eight of the
season...completed a school-record 60.6 percent of his passes (149-for-246)...
His 9.9 yards per completion was also a school record...threw for 1,481 yards
and six touchdowns on the season...in his first career start at Western Michigan
(10/1) he went 30-for-38 for 288 yards and two touchdowns...the 30 completions tied him for second all-time in school history for completions in a game...
he went 18-for-33 for 241 yards and a touchdown at Toledo (10/22)...threw
for a season-high 293 yards on 24-for-36 passing and a touchdown against
Ohio (10/29)...went 18-for-30 for 186 yards and a pair of touchdowns against
Eastern Michigan (11/19).
High School: Accomplished passer who was a third-team All-State selection
in New Jersey while setting school records for career passing yardage (5,387)
and touchdowns (51)...as a senior completed 62% of his passes for 2,459 yards
and 20 touchdowns...led the Rams of Randolph to a 15-6 record and the Iron
Hills Conference title over his final two seasons...earned first-team All-County
and All-Area honors as a senior and was also a first-team All-Area guard on
the basketball team.
2007 Mid-American Conference East Division Co-Champions
Football
2008 Buffalo Football Spring Prospectus
2008 RECRUITS
Isaac Baugh
Fr. • DB • 6-1 • 180
Spring Hill, TN • Independence HS
ZACH MAYNARD
Fr. • QB • 6-3 • 185
Greensboro, NC • Grimsley
Long defensive back who shows good change of direction and burst of
speed...as a wide receiver at Independence High School had 49 catches for
773 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior...set the school record for receiving yards in a season under head coach Jason Eubanks...totaled 21 tackles as
a defensive back...won the Regional Championship and was State runner-up
in 2007... high school teammate of fellow signee Scott Pettigrew...chose Buffalo because of its “great family atmosphere.”
Quarterback prospect who is an equal threat to run or pass...passed for 1,635
yards and 20 touchdowns and rushed for 1,404 yards and 14 scores during his
senior season at Grimsley High School...named All-Area and All-Conference
for head coach Jeff Smouse...led his team to a conference championship in
2007...chose UB because of the “coaching staff and their beliefs.”
Imani Chatman
Fr. • LB • 6-3 • 215
Frederick, MD • Urbana
Physical defensive end with great size...a three-year letterwinner who was
named first-team All-League, first-team All-Conference, first-team All-Gazette
and All-State Honorable Mention while playing for head coach David Carruthers at Urbana High School...amassed 70 tackles, a school-record 12 sacks,
four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries his senior season...plans to
major in computer science...chose Buffalo for its “family atmosphere.”
Jose Cortes
Fr. • OL • 6-5 • 285
El Cajon, CA • Valhalla
Mobile offensive line prospect who earned three letters for head coach Steve
Sutton at Valhalla High School...a three-time All-Grossmont South League selection...earned the Coach Russ Boehmke Award of Excellence...named an AP
Scholar Athlete...earned East County Second Team honors...Lists the coaching staff and campus as reasons why he chose UB.
Jerry davis
Fr. • QB • 6-1 • 200
Fresno, CA • Edison
Dual-threat athletic quarterback who was a three-year team captain for head
coach Tim McDonald at Edison High School...named CMAC Player of the Year
after throwing for 2,100 yards and 29 touchdowns his senior season...named
first-team All-Fresno Bee...named Offensive Player of the Year by CBS 47 in
Fresno...tied a school record with 22 completions in a game...chose UB because he felt welcomed and for the coaching staff.
Obi Ezemma
Fr. • LB • 6-0 • 215
Spring Valley, NY • Ramapo
A three-year All-League and All-Section choice and a second-team All-State
pick who enrolled at UB in January...had 1,080 yards rushing as a senior, while
serving as a captain...also a standout in track and field, earning all-state honors on the 400 relay team...chose Buffalo for the “coaching staff, the rising
program and the great school and environment”...plans on majoring in physical therapy.
Ray Anthony Long
Fr. • LB • 6-1 • 195
Houston, TX • Nimitz
Great overall athlete who played safety and linebacker at Nimitz High School
for head coach David Suggs...as a senior totaled 60 tackles, two interceptions,
three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries (one for a TD)...named firstteam All-District as a senior and second-team All-District as a junior...invited
to play in the Space City Classic All-Star Game...chose Buffalo because of the
“great coaches and family environment.”
Steven Means
Fr. • DE • 6-3 • 220
Buffalo, NY • Grover Cleveland
A rangy defensive end who runs well...a two-time All-Western New York selection while playing at Grover Cleveland High School for head coach Tony
Alessi...had 108 tackles, 20 sacks, an interception and five forced fumbles as
a senior...team was the runner up for the Harvard Cup...a multi-sport athlete
who also participated on the basketball, track and swim teams.
WiLLie MosEley
Fr. • DE • 6-4 • 225
Sandston, VA • Varina
A defensive end prospect with good size and speed...as a senior, he had 40
tackles, five sacks, and 10 tackles for loss as well as an interception he return for a touchdown...also played tight end and had three catches for 80
yards and a touchdown...named second-team All-District as a defensive end
and honorable mention All-District as a tight end...his Varina team and head
coach Gary Chilcoat were Central Region and District Champions in 2006.
Gokhan OzKan
Fr. • OL • 6-7 • 300
Staten Island, NY • Bishop Ford
Big, tall, athletic offensive line prospect...a two-year team captain for head
coach Jim Esposito at Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School...played both
offensive and defensive line...named All-League as an offensive lineman his
senior season...earned second-team All-State honors his junior season as a
defensive tackle...chose UB because of the “coaches, athletes and environment.”
Scott Pettigrew
Fr. • LB • 6-2 • 210
Thompson’s Station, TN • Independence
Big, tough, powerful linebacker prospect who hits through contact...named
All-Region and was an East-West All-Star while playing at Independence High
School for head coach Jason Eubanks...versatile athlete who also played running back and ran for 1,300 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior...his Eagles
team were regional champions and runner-up in the state championship...
high school teammate of fellow signee Isaac Baugh...chose UB because of
the coaching staff.
Mark Richardson
Fr. • LB • 6-2 • 220
Miami, FL • Hialeah
Versatile athlete with good size and speed...two-year letterwinner for head
coach Marc Berman at Hialeah High School...named All-Dade County as a senior...played for Dade County in the North-South All-Star Game...lists “family
atmosphere” as a reason why he chose UB.
2007 Mid-American Conference East Division Co-Champions
Football
2008 Buffalo Football Spring Prospectus
2008 RECRUITS
David Skrip
Fr. • OL • 6-3 • 285
Albion, NY • Albion
DArius Willis
Fr. • LB/QB • 6-3 • 220
Houston, TX • Eisenhower
Wide-shouldered offensive line prospect who finishes his blocks well...played
for head coach Dick Diminuco at Albion High School...named first-team AllWestern New York and All-League as a junior and a senior...earned All-State
Second Team honors as a junior and a senior...chose Buffalo because of “the
direction the football program is headed.”
Very competitive and smart playmaker who played both quarterback and
linebacker for head coach Darrell Phipps at Eisenhower High School...named
first-team All-District after registering 130 tackles and a pair of interceptions
his senior season...named second-team All-State by 5A Texas Football.com...
listed among Max Emfinger’s Top 250 Playmakers in the Nation entering his
senior season...chose UB because “I loved the school and it feels like home.”
Richie Smith
Fr. • DT • 6-3 • 300
Pen Argyl, PA • Pen Argyl
Enrolled at UB in January...Suffered a serious leg injury during his senior season, but was nominated for the McDonald’s All-Star Game, the Big 33 (Ohio
vs. Pennsylvania) and East-West All-Star games...an All-State selection as a
junior for coach Eric Sampson while starring as both an offensive and defensive tackle...was twice a captain, while earning four letters...also earned four
letters in wrestling...chose Buffalo for the atmosphere and the opportunity
to play right away.
Joel wilson
Fr. • DT • 6-3 • 280
Garland, TX • Garland
Big, athletic defensive tackle prospect who played at the highest level of
Texas high school football...earned All-District honors for head coach Jeff Jordan...his Owls team 12-3 and made it to the state semifinals his junior year...
chose Buffalo because he “loved everything about it.”
Dustin Tait
Fr. • LB • 6-1 • 225
Knoxville, TN • Knoxville Catholic
Well-built linebacker prospect who moves well...product of a very successful Knoxville Catholic program coached by Mark Pemberton that won four
straight regional titles...as a senior had 80 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, six sacks,
six forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and four pass breakups...a twotime All-Region selection...named first-team All-K.I.L....named to the Tennessee East-West All-Star Team... chose Buffalo because of its “coaches, education
and to be a part of something special.”
Jaleel Verser
Fr. • DE • 6-6 • 225
Lansing, MI • Everett
Long, athletic defensive end prospect who shows good mobility...earned
three letters for head coach Marcelle Carruthers at Everett High School...an
All-Conference selection as a junior and a senior...his Everett team won backto-back city championships...also played basketball for the Vikings...plans to
major in engineering.
Dalonte Wallace
Fr. • LB • 6-2 • 200
Temple Hills, MD • Eleanor Roosevelt
Physical athlete with a great motor...a two-year team captain for head coach
Rick Houchens at Eleanor Roosevelt High School...registered 15 sacks, 14.5
tackles for loss, four forced fumbles and an interception his senior season...
named first-team All-County, All-League, All-Extra and second-team All-Met
as a senior...named first-team All-League and All-Extra as a junior...chose Buffalo for “a chance to be a part of a rising program.”
GRAHAM WHINERY
Fr. • OL • 6-3 • 260
Arlington, TX • Martin
A tough, aggressive offensive line prospect...a two-year letterwinner for head
coach Bob Wagner at Martin High School...named All-District First Team as a
left tackle...had 72 pancake blocks, including 14 in a single game, during his
senior season...chose Buffalo for its academics...father played at Auburn and
grandfather played at Notre Dame.
2007 Mid-American Conference East Division Co-Champions
Football
2008 Buffalo Football Spring Prospectus
NUMBERS OF NOTE
Third Down Efficiency
Opponent
at Rutgers
at Temple
at Penn State
Baylor
at Ball State
Ohio
Toledo
at Syracuse
Akron
at Miami (OH)
Bowling Green
at Kent State
Opponent
at Rutgers
at Temple
at Penn State
Baylor
at Ball State
Ohio
Toledo
at Syracuse
Akron
at Miami (OH)
Bowling Green
at Kent State
Opponent
at Rutgers
at Temple
at Penn State
Baylor
at Ball State
Ohio
Toledo
at Syracuse
Akron
at Miami (OH)
Bowling Green
at Kent State
Opponent
at Rutgers
at Temple
at Penn State
Baylor
at Ball State
Ohio
Toledo
at Syracuse
Akron
at Miami (OH)
Bowling Green
at Kent State
Result
4-of-15
7-of-11
6-of-17
4-of-15
3-of-10
7-of-17
4-of-12
5-of-15
3-of-13
8-of-18
3-of-13
6-of-14
Pct. 26.7
63.6
35.3
26.6
30.0
41.2
33.3
33.3
23.1
44.4
23.1
42.8
The Start Chart
Result
L
W
L
L
L
W
W
L
W
L
L
W
Time of Possession
Buffalo
30:28
35:51
32:39
27:26
25:16
34:04
25:52
29:03
32:20
29:38
27:02
30:13
Opp.
29:32
24:09
27:21
32:34
34:44
25:56
34:08
29:19
27:40
30:22
32:58
29:47
Diff.
+0:56
+11:42
+5:18
-5:08
-9:28
+8:08
-8:16
-0:16
+4:40
-0:44
-5:56
+:26
Number of Plays
Buffalo
66
67
76
73
46
76
59
75
65
72
63
71
Opp.
66
52
66
87
78
73
101
70
78
65
69
71
Diff.
0
+15
+10
-14
-32
+3
-42
+5
-13
-7
-6
0
Turnover Breakdown
Buffalo
0
3
2
5
2
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
Opp.
1
3
2
2
0
2
2
2
2
2
0
0
Diff.
+1
0
0
-3
-2
+2
0
-1
+2
+1
0
0
This list includes all 2008 players who have started at least one game at Buffalo. Numbers in parentheses indicate current streak of starts:
Jeff Niedermier---------------------------------- 30 (30)
Drew Willy---------------------------------------- 28 (12)
Ray Norell-------------------------------------------24 (6)
Mike Newton------------------------------------ 21 (19)
Kendric Hawkins----------------------------------19 (4)
Ronald Hilaire--------------------------------------19 (8)
James Starks------------------------------------- 19 (12)
Jordan Jerrold----------------------------------- 19 (19)
Naaman Roosevelt-------------------------------18 (7)
Dane Robinson------------------------------------14 (2)
Brett Hamlin---------------------------------------13 (3)
Peter Bittner-------------------------------------- 12 (12)
Chris Callahan----------------------------------- 12 (12)
Jesse Rack------------------------------------------12 (3)_
Ernest Jackson-------------------------------------10 (4)
Davonte Shannon--------------------------------- 9 (9)
Chris Scharon--------------------------------------- 9 (1)
Domonic Cook----------------------------------------- 9
Josh Thomas---------------------------------------- 7 (3)
Jon Geddes------------------------------------------ 7 (1)
Andre Evans--------------------------------------------- 6
Mike Thompson------------------------------------ 6 (2)
Adekunle Akingba------------------------------------ 4
Alex Pierre----------------------------------------------- 4
Jamal Chisam------------------------------------------- 3
Chris Storr----------------------------------------------- 3
Fred Branch--------------------------------------------- 3
Aaron Connacher-------------------------------------- 3
Andrew West---------------------------------------- 2 (1)
Josh Copeland------------------------------------------ 2
David Hubbard----------------------------------------- 1
LaRon Haymore---------------------------------------- 1
Kyle Brey ------------------------------------------------ 1
Mario Henry--------------------------------------------- 1
Terrell Jackson------------------------------------------ 1_
Anel Montanez----------------------------------------- 1
Gary Rice------------------------------------------------- 1
2007 UB Football Awards
The following players earned UB Believe Awards
for the 2007 season.
Offensive Backfield_______________ Drew Willy
James Starks
Wide Receiver_____________Naaman Roosevelt
Offensive Line________________ Jamey Richard
Tight Ends_______________________Jesse Rack
Defensive Line_ ________________ Trevor Scott
Linebackers__________________ Kareem Byrom
Defensive Backs_ __________ Davonte Shannon
Special Teams___________________ Ben Woods
Buffalo 2007 Results
Date Opponent
Score
A30 at Rutgers
L, 38-3
S8
at Temple*
W, 42-7
S15 at Penn State
L, 45-24
S22 BAYLORL, 34-21
S29 at Ball State*
L, 49-14
O6OHIO*
W, 31-10
O13 TOLEDO*
W, 43-33
O20 at Syracuse
L, 20-12
O27AKRON*
W, 26-10
N3
at Miami (OH)*
L, 31-28
N17 Bowling Green*L, 31-17
N24 at Kent State* W, 30-23 (ot)
*Mid-American Conference game
Quickie Stats (2007)
Buffalo’s 2007 record is:
When leading at the half_____________________ 4-0
When trailing at the half_____________________ 1-6
When tied at the half ________________________ 0-1
When leading after three quarters_ ____________ 5-0
When trailing after three quarters______________ 0-7
When tied after three quarters_ _______________ 0-0
When scoring first_ _________________________ 4-3
When opponent scores first___________________ 1-4
When running more plays than opp.___________ 2-3
When opponent runs more plays_ _____________ 2-2
When running the same number of plays________ 1-1
When committing more turnovers_____________ 0-2
When committing less turnovers_ _____________ 2-3
When turnovers are even_____________________ 3-2
When committing at least 2 turnovers__________ 1-3
When committing less than 2 turnovers_________ 4-4
When winning time of possession_____________ 4-2
When opponent wins time of possession________ 1-5
When running 70 or more off. plays_ ___________ 2-4
When running less than 70 off. plays____________ 3-3
Rushing for 200 yards or more_________________ 3-0
Rushing for less than 200 yards________________ 2-7
When passing for 200 yards or more____________ 1-5
When passing for less than 200 yards___________ 4-2
When passing % is over 55%__________________ 4-7
When passing % is less than 55%_ _____________ 1-0
When third down conversion is over 40%________ 3-1
When third down conversion is less than 40%____ 2-6
Gaining more total yards than opponent________ 2-1
Gaining less total yards than opponent_ ________ 3-6
Playing at home____________________________ 3-2
Playing on the road_ ________________________ 2-5
Playing on natural grass______________________ 1-1
Playing on artificial surface_ __________________ 4-6
2007 UB MAC Players of the Week
Larry Hutchinson_ _______ Defensive_______ Sept. 10
Simon Manka_________ Special Teams_ ____ Sept. 10
Drew Willy______________ Offensive_ ______ Sept. 17
James Starks____________ Offensive_ ________ Oct. 8
James Starks____________ Offensive_ _______ Oct. 15
A.J. Principe___________ Special Teams_ _____ Oct. 22
Mike Newton_ __________ Defensive________ Oct. 29
Drew Willy______________ Offensive_ _______Nov. 26
2007 Mid-American Conference East Division Co-Champions
Football
2008 Buffalo Football Spring Prospectus
NUMBERS OF NOTE
Bulls Among The MAC Leaders
Drew Willy___________________________ 7th in total offense per game (210.7)
38th in the naton/2nd in the MAC in pass efficiency (135.7)
6th in passing average per game (214.3)
James Starks_____ 43rd in the nation/5th in MAC rushing yards per game (91.9)
9th in all-purpose yards per game (117.8)
T-6th in points per game (7.0)
4th in scoring (touchdowns) (7.0)
Ben Woods______________________________ 7th in the MAC in punting (41.7)
A.J. Principe___________________________ T-4th in field goals per game (1.25)
T-5th in field goal percentage (75.0)
6th in scoring (kick) (6.4)
Larry Hutchinson
T-10th in the nation/2nd in MAC in tackles for loss (1.58)
Trevor Scott______ T-16th in the nation/2nd in the MAC in sacks per game (0.83)
T-27th in the nation/T-4th in forced fumbles (0.25)
T-32nd in the nation/T-5th in the MAC in tackles for loss (1.25)
Mike Newton___________________ T-5th in MAC interceptions per game (0.33)
Davonte Shannon___ T-25th in the nation/5th in MAC in tackles per game (10.2)
T-27th in the nation/T-4th in forced fumbles (0.25)
Naaman Roosevelt________________________9th in receptions per game (5.3)
10th in all-purpose yards per game (115.0)
UB Players of the Week
Offense
at Rutgers
Jamey Richard
at Temple
Mario Henry
at Penn State
Drew Willy
Baylor
Jamey Richard
at Ball State
Ernest Jackson
Ohio
James Starks
Toledo
James Starks
at Syracuse
Naaman Roosevelt
Akron
Drew Willy
at Miami (OH)
Starks/Hamlin
Bowling Green Naaman Roosevelt
at Kent State
Drew Willy
Defense
Special Teams
Kareem Byrom
Labinot Hakanjin
Larry Hutchinson
Simon Manka
Kendric Hawkins
Ben Woods
Kareem Byrom
Justin Winters
Davonte Shannon Ben Woods
Kareem Byrom
A.J. Principe
Hutchinson/Hilaire Adekunle Akingba
Davonte Shannon Todd Robertson
Ronald Hilaire
A.J. Principe
Josh Copeland Adekunle Akingba
Davonte Shannon
Alex Pierre
Larry Hutchinson
A.J. Principe
Statistical Comparison
Bulls Yearly Statistical Comparison
Points Per Game
Points Allowed Per Game
Rushing Offense Per Game
Passing Offense Per Game
Total Offense Per Game
Rushing Defense Per Game
Passing Defense Per Game
Total Defense Per Game
Kickoff Return Average
Punt Return Average
Net Punting
Sacks by-yards lost
Sacks allowed
Third Down Conversions
Third Down Percentage
Fourth Down Conversions
Fourth Down Percentage
Red Zone Offense
Red Zone Defense
Fumbles-Lost
Turnovers (For/Against/+/-)
Penalties-Yards
Penalty yards per game
Time of possession
2007
2006Change
24.2
18.3
+5.9
27.6
35.9
+8.3
130.0
90.2
+39.8
217.9
178.0
+39.9
347.9
268.2
+79.7
174.7
184.8
+10.1
230.0
205.6
-24.4
405.6
390.4
-15.2
18.4
21.4
-4.0
7.4
12.8
-5.4
37.3
32.1
+5.2
23-149
25-171
-2
27-176
39-214
+12
60-of-170 50-of-155
n/a
35%
32%
+3%
13-of-25 5-of-15
n/a
52%
33%
+19%
86%
78%
+8%
75%
87%
+12%
19-10
24-11
+1
16/19/+3 20/24/-4
+7
77-677
70-555
n/a
56.4
46.2
-10.2
30:08
29:46
+22
Bulls in the MAC Team Rankings
Scoring offense__________________________________ 7th (24.2 ppg)
Scoring defense_ ________________________________ 4th (27.6 ppg)
Rushing offense_ ______________________________ 11th (130.0 ypg)
Rushing defense________________________________ 5th (174.7 ypg)
Passing offense_________________________________ 7th (217.9 ypg)
Pass defense__________________________________ 12th (230.9 ypg)
Total offense___________________________________ 9th (347.9 ypg)
Total defense_ _________________________________ 5th (405.6 ypg)
Kickoff returns_ ________________________________ 12th (18.4 ypr)
Punt returns_ ____________________________________ 7th (7.4 avg)
Net punting_ _________________________________ T-3rd (37.3 ypg)
Turnover margin______________________________________ 4th (+3)
Quarterback sacks_ _________________________________ T-4th (23)
Penalties against_________________________________ 7th (56.4 ypg)
2007 University at Buffalo Game-By-Game Starters
Rutgers
Temple Penn State
Baylor
Ball StateOhio
Toledo
SyracuseAkronMiami
BGSU
Kent State
LT
NorellNorellNorellNorellNorell
WestNorellNorellNorellNorellNorellNorell
LG
Bittner
Bittner
Bittner
Bittner
Bittner
Bittner
Bittner
Bittner
Bittner
Bittner
Bittner
Bittner
C
Richard
Richard
Richard
Richard
Richard
Richard
Richard
Richard
Richard
Richard
Richard
Richard
RG NiedermierNiedermierNiedermierNiedermierNiedermierNiedermierNiedermierNiedermierNiedermierNiedermierNiedermierNiedermier
RT
Jerrold
Jerrold
Jerrold
Jerrold
Jerrold
Jerrold
Jerrold
Jerrold
Jerrold
Jerrold
Jerrold
Jerrold
TE
RackRackRackRackRackRackRackRackRackRackRack
WR RooseveltRooseveltRooseveltRooseveltRooseveltRooseveltRooseveltRooseveltRooseveltRoosevelt
WR
Hamlin
T. JacksonHamlinHamlinHamlinHamlin
TE/WR
ConnacherHamlinConnacher
BreyConnacher
Geddes
TB
Starks
Starks
Starks
Starks
Starks
Starks
Starks
Starks
Starks
Starks
Starks
Starks
Henry
Haymore
Scharon
Scharon
Scharon
FB/RB
QB
Willy
Willy
Willy
Willy
Willy
Willy
Willy
Willy
Willy
Willy
Willy
Willy
WR
E. JacksonE. JacksonE. JacksonE. JacksonE. JacksonE. Jackson
E. JacksonE. JacksonE. Jackson West (TE)
E
D
DT
DT
DE
LB
LB
LB
CB
S
S
CB
Scott
Scott
Scott
Scott
Scott
Scott
Scott
Scott
Scott
Scott
Scott
Scott
RobinsonRobinsonRobinson
Judges
RobinsonRobinsonRobinsonRobinsonRobinson
Judges
RobinsonRobinson
HilaireHilaireHilaire
Robertson
HilaireHilaireHilaireHilaireHilaire
HilaireHilaireHilaire
CallahanCallahanCallahanCallahanCallahanCallahanCallahanCallahanCallahanCallahan Thompson Thompson
Hutchinson Hutchinson Hutchinson Shannon Hutchinson Hutchinson Hutchinson Hutchinson Hutchinson Hutchinson Hutchinson Hutchinson
Ervin
Ervin
Ervin
Copeland
Ervin
Byrom
Byrom
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Hubbard
Byrom
CallahanCallahan
Byrom
Byrom
Byrom
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Byrom
Branch
Branch
Branch
Byrom
Copeland
Byrom
Byrom
CookCookCookCookCookCookCookCookCook
Thomas
Thomas
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AkingbaAkingbaAkingbaAkingba
Shannon
Shannon
Shannon
Shannon
Shannon
Shannon Shannon Shannon
NewtonNewtonNewtonNewtonNewtonNewtonNewtonNewtonNewtonNewtonNewtonNewton
HawkinsHawkinsHawkinsHawkins
Thomas
Thomas
Thomas
ThomasHawkinsHawkinsHawkinsHawkins
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2007 Buffalo Game-by-Game Statistical Leaders
Game/ResultRushing
PassingReceiving
Punting
FG’s/PATs (Good)Defense
Aug. 30
at Rutgers
L, 38-3
Henry 8-49
Starks 18-21
Willy 32-19-0
165 yards
Hamlin 4-54
Thermilus 4-37
Jackson 3-37
Woods 7-308
44.0, (long 50)
Principe 1-1 (35)
Byrom 6-4-10, TFL, FF
Akingba 5-5-10
Newton 5-3-8
Sept. 8
at Temple
W, 42-7
Henry 17-125, TD
Thermilus 9-41
Willy 22-20-1
190 yards, 2 TDs
E. Jackson 5-40
Hamlin 4-29
Starks 3-83
Woods 3-129
43.0, (long 58)
Principe
6-6 PAT
Hutchinson 6-2-8, 3 sacks,
4 TFL, 2 FF, FR
Ervin 4-4-8, 1.5 TFL
Willy 39-28-1
330 yards, TD
Roosevelt 7-114
E. Jackson 10-74, TD
Hamlin 4-46
Woods 5-203
40.6, (long 50)
Principe 1-2 (19,
49)
3-3 PAT
Hawkins 9-2-11, TFL, FR
Byrom 6-1-7, TFL
Cook 6-0-6, TFL
Starks 18-41, TD
Sept. 15
at Penn State Henry 10-16
L, 45-24
Sept. 22
BAYLOR
L, 34-21
Starks 14-62, 2 TD
Henry 10-48
Willy 46-29-3
276 yards, TD
Roosevelt 6-79
Hamlin 5-50
E. Jackson 4-37
Woods 5-221
44.2, (long 56)
Principe 0-2 (45,
46)
3-3 PAT
Hutchinson 8-3-11, 2 TFL
Akingba 5-5-10, FF
Byrom 3-5-8
Sept. 29
at Ball State
L, 49-14
Starks 19-47, 2 TDs Willy 19-14-1
136 yards
Roosevelt 5-44
E. Jackson 4-70
Woods 6-303
50.5, (long 71)
Principe 2-2 PAT
Shannon 10-6–16
Byrom 5-4–9
Ervin 4-4–8
Oct. 6
OHIO
W, 31-10
Starks 36-183, 2 TDs Willy 19-10-0
Henry 6-48
118 yards
Roosevelt 6-61
E. Jackson 2-44
Woods 5-186
37.2, (long 57)
Principe 1-1 (43)
4-4 PAT
Thomas 4-5-9
Shannon 4-5–9, INT
Newton 4-5-9, INT, PBU
Oct. 13
TOLEDO
W, 43-33
Starks 34-231, 3 TDs Willy 17-9-0
Thermilus 3-16
185 yards, 3 TDs
E. Jackson 4-107, 2 TD Woods 5-203
Roosevelt 3-51, TD
40.6, (long 48)
Principe 0-1 (43)
5-6 PAT
Shannon 6-9-15, 2.5 TFL, QBH
Newton 4-9-13, 0.5 TFL, INT
Cook 7-4-11, 0.5 TFL, Blk
Oct. 20
at Syracuse
L, 20-12
Starks 20-62
Willy 48-32-0
286 yards
Roosevelt 10-91
Hamlin 5-53
Starks 5-37
Woods 4-170
42.5, (long 56)
Principe 4-4
(31, 33, 29, 32)
Newton 7-4-11
Shannon 6-3-9, 2 sacks,
FF, INT
Oct. 27
AKRON
W, 26-10
Starks 24-91
Roosevelt 2-39
Henry 16-35
Willy 14-11-0
125 yards, 3 TDs
Rack 3-48
Roosevelt 3-34 TD
Scharon 2-19 TD
Woods 6-221
36.8, (long 52)
Principe 2-2
(32, 35)
2-3 PAT
Shannon 6-7-13
Newton 5-4-9, 0.5 TFL, INT, PBU
Byrom 5-3-8, TFL, FR, PBU
Nov. 3
Starks 19-148 TD
at Miami (OH)
L, 31-28
Willy 45-33-0
217 yards, 2 TDs
Hamlin 9-100
Woods 7-305
Starks 9-40
43.6, (long 50)
Roosevelt 6-39, 2 TDs
Principe 2-2
(33, 47)
2-2 PAT
Shannon 10-4–14, PBU
Copeland 5-7–12
Hutchinson 5-2–7, 2.5 TFL
Nov. 17
Starks 21-137, TD
BOWLING GREEN Henry 3-27
L, 31-17
Willy 32-19-0
210 yards, TD
Roosevelt 6-148
E. Jackson 6-41
Woods 6-223
37.2, (long 47)
Principe 1-2
(27, 44)
2-2 PAT
Shannon 11-6–17, 2.5 TFL
Hutchinson 9-2–11 TFL
Byrom 2-6–8, PBU
Willy 44-34-0
334 yards, 2 TDs
E. Jackson 9-118, TD
Roosevelt 8-90
Hamlin 5-60, TD
Woods 3-111
37.0, (long 38)
Principe 3-3
(23, 21, 23)
3-3 PAT
Shannon 9-6–15, 2 TFL, 2 FF
Newton 6-6–12
Hutchinson 5-6–11, 3 TFL
Nov. 24
at Kent State
W, 30-23 (ot)
Starks 18-54
– 2007 Football Highlights –
√ Against Rutgers, Buffalo lost to the 16th-ranked Scarlet Knights. Kareem Byrom forced the fifth fumble of his career - 6th most in school history.
√ Against Temple, the Bulls recorded the most points scored in a MAC road game and it was the second largest margin of victory since returning to Division I-A. Larry Hutchinson
led a UB defensive effort that held the Owls to -39 yards rushing be recording eight tackles, three sacks, four tackles for loss, two forced fumbles.
√ Against Penn State, Drew Willy passed for a career-high 330 yards. The Bulls outgained the 12th-ranked Nittany Lions, 395 yards to 393 yards in total offense.
√ Against Baylor, James Starks amassed 95 yards of total offense and scored all three of UB’s touchdowns. Baylor was the first Big 12 program to play at UB Stadium.
√ Freshman Davonte Shannon recorded 16 tackles at Ball State, while punter Ben Woods averaged 50.5 yards per punt, including a career-long of 71
√ Against Ohio, James Starks ran for 183 yards on 36 carries. It was the most carries and yards gained by a playing the Bulls’ Division I-A era.
√ Against Toledo, the Bulls earned their first ever win over the Rockets as James Starks ran for a career-high 231 yards and three TDs. It was the most rushing yards in UB’s D-IA era.
√ Against Syracuse, Drew Willy tied a school record with 32 completions. A.J. Principe connected on four field goals - the most by a UB kicker since 2003.
√ Against Akron, Drew Willy completed 11-of-14 passes, including career-best tying three touchdowns. Ben Woods set the school record for punts in a career.
√ Tailback James Starks had the second-longest touchdown run in school history with a 92-yard TD run at Miami. QB Drew Willy set a school record with 33 completions.
√ James Starks rushed for 137 yards vs. Bowling Green, putting him over 1,000 yards for the season. Drew Willy broke the single-season completion record vs. BGSU as well.
√ The Bulls earned a share of the MAC East title with 30-23 overtime win at Kent State. Drew Willy broke the single-game completion mark with 34 completions, while freshman
safety Davonte Shannon set a new I-A standard with 123 tackles for the year after posting 15 in the game. The win was UB’s second MAC road win of the year.
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All games
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Date
---Aug 30, 2007
Sep 08, 2007
Sep 15, 2007
Sep 22, 2007
Sep 29, 2007
Oct 06, 2007
Oct 13, 2007
Oct 20, 2007
Oct 25, 2007
Nov 3, 2007
Nov 17, 2007
Nov 24, 2007
at
at
at
at
at
at
at
Opponent
-------Rutgers
Temple
Penn State
BAYLOR
Ball State
OHIO
TOLEDO
Syracuse
AKRON
Miami
BGSU
Kent State
W
W
W
W
WO
Score
----3-38
42-7
24-45
21-34
14-49
31-10
43-33
12-20
26-10
28-31
17-31
30-23
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
Overall
Record
-------0- 1- 0
1- 1- 0
1- 2- 0
1- 3- 0
1- 4- 0
2- 4- 0
3- 4- 0
3- 5- 0
4- 5- 0
4- 6- 0
4- 7- 0
5- 7- 0
Conference
Record
-------0- 0- 0
1- 0- 0
1- 0- 0
1- 0- 0
1- 1- 0
2- 1- 0
3- 1- 0
3- 1- 0
4- 1- 0
4- 2- 0
4- 3- 0
5- 3- 0
* indicates conference game
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Time
Attend
--------3:15
43091
2:54
15629
3:13
107506
3:33
22676
2:40
14333
2:50
10755
3:33
12529
3:30
30897
2:55
10142
3 hours 12288
3:02
11740
3:00
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The Automated ScoreBook
Buffalo Overall Team Statistics (as of Mar 14, 2008)
All games
TEAM STATISTICS
UB
OPP
-------------------------------------------------------SCORING.......................
291
331
Points Per Game.............
24.2
27.6
FIRST DOWNS...................
219
271
Rushing.....................
85
126
Passing.....................
123
127
Penalty.....................
11
18
RUSHING YARDAGE...............
1560
2096
Yards gained rushing........
1875
2424
Yards lost rushing..........
315
328
Rushing Attempts............
427
484
Average Per Rush............
3.7
4.3
Average Per Game............
130.0
174.7
TDs Rushing.................
18
18
PASSING YARDAGE...............
2615
2771
Att-Comp-Int................
382-262-6
392-235-11
Average Per Pass............
6.8
7.1
Average Per Catch...........
10.0
11.8
Average Per Game............
217.9
230.9
TDs Passing.................
16
23
TOTAL OFFENSE.................
4175
4867
Total Plays.................
809
876
Average Per Play............
5.2
5.6
Average Per Game............
347.9
405.6
KICK RETURNS: #-YARDS.........
61-1124
48-1092
PUNT RETURNS: #-YARDS.........
12-89
22-171
INT RETURNS: #-YARDS..........
11-150
6-134
KICK RETURN AVERAGE...........
18.4
22.8
PUNT RETURN AVERAGE...........
7.4
7.8
INT RETURN AVERAGE............
13.6
22.3
FUMBLES-LOST..................
19-10
23-8
PENALTIES-YARDS...............
77-677
65-571
Average Per Game............
56.4
47.6
PUNTS-YARDS...................
62-2583
42-1588
Average Per Punt............
41.7
37.8
Net punt average............
37.3
33.8
TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME.......
30:08
29:53
3RD-DOWN CONVERSIONS..........
60/170
76/171
3rd-Down Pct................
35%
44%
4TH-DOWN CONVERSIONS..........
13/25
6/21
4th-Down Pct................
52%
29%
SACKS BY-YARDS................
23-149
27-176
MISC YARDS....................
8
0
TOUCHDOWNS SCORED.............
35
42
FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS..........
15-20
13-23
ON-SIDE KICKS.................
1-2
0-0
RED-ZONE SCORES...............
38-44 86%
39-52 75%
RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS...........
25-44 57%
28-52 54%
PAT-ATTEMPTS..................
32-34 94%
40-42 95%
ATTENDANCE....................
67842
226431
Games/Avg Per Game..........
5/13568
7/32347
Neutral Site Games..........
0/0
SCORE BY QUARTERS
-------------------Buffalo.............
Opponents...........
1st
--95
88
2nd
--45
109
3rd
--43
83
4th
--101
51
OT
--7
0
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Total
--291
331
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All games
RUSHING
GP
Att Gain Loss
Net
Avg
TD Long Avg/G
PUNT RETURNS
No.
Yds
Avg TD Long
-----------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------
STARKS, James
12
78 1103
4.4
12
92
91.9
ROOSEVELT, Naam
10
76
7.6
0
17
HENRY, Mario
10
76
370
25
345
4.5
1
33
34.5
MANKA, Simon
1
5
5.0
0
0
THERMILUS, Bran 12
23
85
0
85
3.7
3
14
7.1
PIERRE, Alex
1
8
8.0
0
0
ROOSEVELT, Naam 12
6
67
0
67
11.2
0
34
5.6
Total..........
12
89
7.4
0
17
HAMLIN, Brett
12
1
10
0
10
10.0
0
10
0.8
Opponents......
22
171
7.8
0
43
MCCUNE, Da'Von
1
3
8
0
8
2.7
0
3
8.0
SCHARON, Chris
9
1
1
0
1
1.0
0
1
0.1
INTERCEPTIONS
No.
Yds
Avg TD Long
PRINCIPE, A.J.
12
1
1
0
1
1.0
0
1
0.1
---------------------------------------
JACKSON, Ernest 12
1
0
3
-3
-3.0
0
0
-0.2
NEWTON, Mike
4
112
28.0
1
50
TEAM
8
4
0
13
-13
-3.2
0
0
-1.6
SHANNON, Davont
3
21
7.0
0
19
12
60
152
196
-44
-0.7
2
21
-3.7
COPELAND, Josh
1
18
18.0
0
18
WILLY, Drew
251 1181
Total.......... 12
427 1875
315 1560
3.7
18
92 130.0
THOMPSON, Mike
1
-1
-1.0
0
0
Opponents...... 12
484 2424
328 2096
4.3
18
57 174.7
HAWKINS, Kendri
1
0
0.0
0
0
THOMAS, Joshua
1
0
0.0
0
0
TD Lng Avg/G
Total..........
11
150
13.6
1
50
---------------------------------------------------------------
Opponents......
6
134
22.3
1
45
No.
Yds
PASSING
GP
Effic Cmp-Att-Int
Pct
Yds
WILLY, Drew
12
135.69
258-377-6
HENRY, Mario
10
505.60
1-1-0
100.0
9
1
9
0.9
KICK RETURNS
8
0.00
0-1-0
0.0
0
0
0
0.0
---------------------------------------
ROOSEVELT, Naam 12
108.40
1-1-0
100.0
1
0
1
0.1
ROOSEVELT, Naam
21
471
22.4
0
83
HAMLIN, Brett
12
335.20
1-1-0
100.0
28
0
28
2.3
JACKSON, Terrel
17
305
17.9
0
44
STARKS, James
12
142.00
1-1-0
100.0
5
0
5
0.4
HAGG, Skyler
14
246
17.6
0
52
Total.......... 12
136.77
262-382-6
68.6 2615
16
75 217.9
HENRY, Mario
6
68
11.3
0
20
Opponents...... 12
133.08 235-392-11
59.9 2771
23
83 230.9
ROBERTSON, Todd
1
7
7.0
0
7
HAYMORE, LaRon
1
10
10.0
0
10
1
TEAM
RECEIVING
No.
Yds
Avg
15
75 214.3
Avg TD Long
TD Long Avg/G
THERMILUS, Bran
17
17.0
0
17
-------------------------------------------------
Total..........
61 1124
18.4
0
83
ROOSEVELT, Naam 12
63
766
12.2
4
47
63.8
Opponents......
48 1092
22.8
0
56
JACKSON, Ernest 12
53
645
12.2
6
75
53.8
STARKS, James
12
41
311
7.6
2
74
25.9
FUMBLE RETURNS
HAMLIN, Brett
12
38
415
10.9
1
35
34.6
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RACK, Jesse
12
15
191
12.7
1
38
15.9
Total..........
0
0
0.0
0
0
HENRY, Mario
10
15
75
5.0
0
20
7.5
Opponents......
2
34
17.0
0
24
RICE, Gary
GP
68.4 2572
9
10
49
4.9
0
13
5.4
THERMILUS, Bran 12
8
65
8.1
0
17
5.4
SCHARON, Chris
9
7
48
6.9
1
16
5.3
CONNACHER, Aaro 10
5
28
5.6
0
13
2.8
BREAUX, Terranc
2
2
26
13.0
0
15
13.0
BREY, Kyle
9
2
6
3.0
0
4
0.7
JACKSON, Terrel 11
1
5
5.0
0
5
0.5
HAYMORE, LaRon
10
1
2
2.0
1
2
0.2
WILLY, Drew
12
1
-17 -17.0
0
0
-1.4
Total.......... 12
262 2615
10.0
16
75 217.9
Opponents...... 12
235 2771
11.8
23
83 230.9
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Avg TD Long
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|------- PATs -------|
SCORING
TD
FGs
Kick
Rush Rcv Pass
DXP Saf Points
TOTAL OFFENSE
G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G
---------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------
STARKS, James
14
0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
84
WILLY, Drew
12
437
32-34
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
77
STARKS, James
12
252 1103
0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
36
HENRY, Mario
10
77
4
0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
24
THERMILUS, Bran 12
THERMILUS, Bran
3
0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
18
WILLY, Drew
2
0-0
0-0
0-0
0
1-1
0
0
HAMLIN, Brett
1
0-0
0-0
0-0
1
0-0
0
SCHARON, Chris
1
0-0
0-0
0-0
0
0-0
HAYMORE, LaRon
1
0-0
0-0
0-0
0
HENRY, Mario
1
0-0
0-0
0-0
RACK, Jesse
1
0-0
0-0
NEWTON, Mike
1
0-0
0-0
0
0-0
PRINCIPE, A.J.
0 15-20
JACKSON, Ernest
6
ROOSEVELT, Naam
HUTCHINSON, Lar
1108
92.3
345
9
354
35.4
23
85
0
85
7.1
ROOSEVELT, Naam 12
7
67
1
68
5.7
12
HAMLIN, Brett
12
2
10
28
38
3.2
0
8
MCCUNE, Da'Von
1
3
8
0
8
8.0
0
0
6
SCHARON, Chris
9
1
1
0
1
0.1
0-0
0
0
6
PRINCIPE, A.J.
12
1
1
0
1
0.1
0
0-0
0
0
6
JACKSON, Ernest 12
1
-3
0
-3
-0.2
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
6
TEAM
5
-13
0
-13
-1.6
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
6
Total.......... 12
809 1560 2615
4175 347.9
Opponents...... 12
876 2096 2771
4867 405.6
0-0
0-0
0
0-0
0
1
2
35 15-20
32-34
0-0
1
1-1
0
1
291
Opponents......
42 13-23
40-42
0-0
0
0-0
0
0
331
PUNTING
FGM-FGA
2528 210.7
5
Total..........
FIELD GOALS
-44 2572
Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg Blk
8
No.
Yds
Avg Long
TB
FC I20 Blkd
-----------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------------------------
WOODS, Ben
62 2583
41.7
71
5
11
21
0
PRINCIPE, A.J.
Total..........
62 2583
41.7
71
5
11
21
0
Opponents......
42 1588
37.8
71
4
7
9
2
TB
OB
Retn
FG SEQUENCE
15-20
75.0
1-1
5-5
Buffalo
7-7
2-7
0-0
47
0
OPPONENTS
----------------------------------------------------
KICKOFFS
Rutgers
(35)
40,56,(38)
--------------------------------------------------------
No.
Yds
Temple
-
-
MCGROARTY, Gerr
57
3460
60.7
9
0
Penn State
(19),49
(27),46
PRINCIPE, A.J.
1
45
45.0
0
0
Baylor
45,46
(43),(39),49
Total..........
58
3505
60.4
9
0
1092 38.5
31
Ball State
-
39
Opponents......
67
3939
58.8
4
1
1124 40.8
29
Ohio
(43)
(26)
Toledo
43
(26),(24)
Syracuse
(31),(33),(29),(32)
(32),(22)
Akron
(32),(35)
35,(26)
Miami
(33),(47)
(34),39,35
BGSU
(27),44
(40),42
Kent State
(23),(21),(23)
(23),29
Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.
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All games
ALL PURPOSE
G Rush
Rec
PR
KOR
IR
Tot Avg/G
-----------------------------------------------------STARKS, James
311
0
0
0 1414 117.8
ROOSEVELT, Naam 12
12 1103
67
766
76
471
0 1380 115.0
JACKSON, Ernest 12
-3
645
0
0
0
642
53.5
HENRY, Mario
10
345
75
0
68
0
488
48.8
HAMLIN, Brett
12
10
415
0
0
0
425
35.4
JACKSON, Terrel 11
0
5
0
305
0
310
28.2
HAGG, Skyler
8
0
0
0
246
0
246
30.8
RACK, Jesse
12
0
191
0
0
0
191
15.9
THERMILUS, Bran 12
85
65
0
17
0
167
13.9
12
0
0
0
0
112
112
9.3
RICE, Gary
9
0
49
0
0
0
49
5.4
SCHARON, Chris
9
1
48
0
0
0
49
5.4
CONNACHER, Aaro 10
0
28
0
0
0
28
2.8
BREAUX, Terranc
2
0
26
0
0
0
26
13.0
SHANNON, Davont 12
0
0
0
0
21
21
1.8
COPELAND, Josh
12
0
0
0
0
18
18
1.5
HAYMORE, LaRon
10
0
2
0
10
0
12
1.2
PIERRE, Alex
12
0
0
8
0
0
8
0.7
1
8
0
0
0
0
8
8.0
ROBERTSON, Todd 11
0
0
0
7
0
7
0.6
BREY, Kyle
9
0
6
0
0
0
6
0.7
MANKA, Simon
10
0
0
5
0
0
5
0.5
PRINCIPE, A.J.
12
1
0
0
0
0
1
0.1
THOMPSON, Mike
8
0
0
0
0
-1
-1
-0.1
8
-13
0
0
0
0
-13
-1.6
12
-44
-17
0
0
0
-61
-5.1
NEWTON, Mike
MCCUNE, Da'Von
TEAM
WILLY, Drew
Total.......... 12 1560 2615
89 1124
150 5538 461.5
Opponents...... 12 2096 2771
171 1092
134 6264 522.0
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|--------Tackles--------| |-Sacks-| |---Pass Def---| |-Fumbles-| Blkd
DEFENSIVE LEADERS
GP Solo Ast Total
TFL/Yds
No-Yds Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 SHANNON, Davont 12
73
50
123 10.0-42
2.5-13
3-21
5
1
.
3
.
.
46 HUTCHINSON, Lar 12
58
30
88 19.0-84
5.5-40
.
1
1
1-0
2
.
1
20 BYROM, Kareem
12
43
43
86
5.0-12
.
.
3
1
1-0
1
.
.
30 NEWTON, Mike
12
46
40
86
1.0-2
.
4-112
3
.
.
.
.
.
25 COOK, Domonic
9
40
18
58
2.0-2
.
.
3
.
.
.
1
.
89 SCOTT, Trevor
12
25
21
46 15.0-88 10.0-74
.
2
7
1-0
3
.
.
49 AKINGBA, Adekun 11
25
21
46
.
.
.
.
.
1-0
2
.
.
15 THOMAS, Joshua
11
29
16
45
.
.
1-0
4
.
.
.
.
.
95 HILAIRE, Ronald 12
20
25
45
4.0-7
1.5-3
.
.
2
.
1
.
.
12 HAWKINS, Kendri
9
27
8
35
4.0-12
.
1-0
6
.
1-0
1
.
.
48 CALLAHAN, Chris 12
11
23
34
7.0-16
1.5-6
.
.
1
.
.
.
.
42 COPELAND, Josh
12
21
12
33
1.0-2
.
1-18
1
.
.
.
.
.
6 ERVIN, Ollice
8
15
12
27
2.5-4
.
.
1
.
1-0
1
.
.
59 BRANCH, Fred
12
10
16
26
2.0-4
.
.
.
1
.
.
.
.
44 HUBBARD, David
10
13
10
23
.
.
.
1
1
.
.
.
.
92 ROBINSON, Dane
12
8
10
18
3.0-7
.
.
.
1
.
.
.
.
60 THOMPSON, Mike
8
6
8
14
3.0-14
1.5-8
1--1
.
1
.
.
.
.
47 ROBERTSON, Todd 11
2
6
8
0.5-1
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
36 MANKA, Simon
10
7
1
8
1.0-6
.
.
.
.
.
.
1
.
23 PIERRE, Alex
12
4
4
8
1.0-9
.
.
.
.
.
.
1
.
55 HAKANJIN, Labin 11
2
5
7
0.5-1
.
.
.
.
.
1
2
.
53 HOUSEY, Jerry
6
3
4
7
1.0-1
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
43 STORR, Chris
11
5
1
6
.
.
.
1
.
.
1
.
.
91 JUDGES, James
10
5
1
6
.
.
.
.
3
.
.
.
.
34 WINTERS, Justin 10
1
3
4
0.5-5
0.5-5
.
.
1
.
.
.
.
90 LAPOINTE, Bruno
2
3
.
3
1.0-3
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
10 MCGROARTY, Gerr 12
1
1
2
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
70 NORELL, Ray
12
2
.
2
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
86 BREY, Kyle
9
1
1
2
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
27 THERMILUS, Bran 12
2
.
2
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
82 RACK, Jesse
12
1
.
1
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
71 RICHARD, Jamey
12
1
.
1
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
88 HAMLIN, Brett
12
1
.
1
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
66 FLANAGAN, Brand
3
.
1
1
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
29 SEARS, Ronald
5
.
1
1
.
.
.
.
.
1-0
.
.
.
85 BEGGS, Brad
1
.
1
1
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
13 JACKSON, Gerald
9
.
1
1
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
73 BITTNER, Peter
12
1
.
1
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Total.......... 12 512 394
906
84-322
23-149
11-150
31 21
7-0
16
5
1
Opponents...... 12 482 404
886
82-310
27-176
6-134
18 13 10-34
11
2
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All games
TEAM STATISTICS
Date
Aug 30, 2007
Sep 08, 2007
Sep 15, 2007
Sep 22, 2007
Sep 29, 2007
Oct 06, 2007
Oct 13, 2007
Oct 20, 2007
Oct 25, 2007
Nov 3, 2007
Nov 17, 2007
Nov 24, 2007
|---RUSHING---|
Opponent
No. Yds TD Lg
at Rutgers............. 34
70 0 17
at Temple.............. 45 224 3 33
at Penn State.......... 35
56 1 18
BAYLOR................. 27
87 2 15
at Ball State.......... 27
83 2
9
OHIO................... 56 251 4 72
TOLEDO................. 42 250 3 45
at Syracuse............ 27
73 0 17
AKRON.................. 51 155 0 34
at Miami............... 27 103 1 92
BGSU................... 30 159 1 63
at Kent State.......... 26
49 1 12
Totals..............................427 1560 18
Opponent............................484 2096 18
92
57
|--RECEIVING--|
No. Yds TD Lg
19 165 0 21
20 190 2 74
29 339 2 38
29 276 1 32
14 136 0 54
11 146 0 28
9 185 3 75
32 286 0 17
11 125 3 23
33 217 2 23
20 215 1 47
35 335 2 41
|-------PASSING-------|
Cmp-Att-Int Yds TD Lg
19- 32- 0 165 0 21
20- 22- 1 190 2 74
29- 41- 1 339 2 38
29- 46- 3 276 1 32
14- 19- 1 136 0 54
11- 20- 0 146 0 28
9- 17- 0 185 3 75
32- 48- 0 286 0 17
11- 14- 0 125 3 23
33- 45- 0 217 2 23
20- 33- 0 215 1 47
35- 45- 0 335 2 41
|--KICK RET--|
No Yds TD Lg
7 135 0 31
2
20 0 15
6 136 0 52
6
98 0 22
6 111 0 22
3
36 0 17
7 177 0 44
5 120 0 36
2
21 0 20
6
72 0 15
6
67 0 20
5 131 0 83
|--PUNT RET--|
No Yds TD Lg
0
0 0
0
4
28 0 15
0
0 0
0
2
26 0 17
1
13 0 13
1
0 0
0
0
0 0
0
0
0 0
0
0
0 0
0
0
0 0
0
2
9 0
1
2
13 0 12
262 2615 16
235 2771 23
262-382- 6 2615 16
235-392- 11 2771 23
61 1124
48 1092
12
22
75
83
75
83
0
0
83
56
89
171
0
0
17
43
tot
off
235
414
395
363
219
397
435
359
280
320
374
384
4175
4867
Games played: 12
Avg per rush: 3.7
Avg per catch: 10.0
Pass efficiency: 136.77
Kick ret avg: 18.4
Punt ret avg: 7.4
All purpose avg/game: 461.5
Total offense avg/gm: 347.9
Date
Aug 30, 2007
Sep 08, 2007
Sep 15, 2007
Sep 22, 2007
Sep 29, 2007
Oct 06, 2007
Oct 13, 2007
Oct 20, 2007
Oct 25, 2007
Nov 3, 2007
Nov 17, 2007
Nov 24, 2007
|---------TACKLES---------| |-SACKS-| |-FUMBLE-|
Pass Blkd |-Kicks--XPTS-|
Opponent
Solo Ast Total
TFL-Yds
No-Yds FF FR-Yds Int-Yds QBH Brk Kick Att-Mad Run Rcv Saf
at Rutgers............. 33
36
69
5.0-11
0.0-0
1 1-0
0-0
2
3
0
0-0
0
0
0
at Temple.............. 30
24
54
9.0-54
5.0-46
3 1-0
2-50
0
0
1
6-6
0
0
0
at Penn State.......... 47
14
61
5.0-14
1.0-4
1 2-0
0-0
0
1
0
3-3
0
0
0
BAYLOR................. 44
34
78
7.0-32
2.0-16
3 0-0
1-19
1
7
0
3-3
0
0
0
at Ball State.......... 41
44
85
3.0-8
1.0-5
1 0-0
0-0
0
1
0
2-2
0
0
0
OHIO................... 42
34
76
4.0-29
2.0-18
0 0-0
2-17
5
1
0
4-4
0
0
0
TOLEDO................. 56
52
108
13.0-45
2.0-6
0 0-0
2-27
2
7
1
6-5
0
0
1
at Syracuse............ 46
16
62
4.0-18
2.0-11
2 0-0
2-2
1
0
0
0-0
0
0
0
AKRON.................. 41
36
77
8.0-25
2.0-8
1 1-0
2-35
6
3
0
3-2
0
0
0
at Miami............... 50
22
72
6.0-16
0.0-0
2 2-0
0-0
0
3
1
2-2
0
1
0
BGSU................... 44
32
76
8.0-27
2.0-8
0 0-0
0-0
2
3
1
2-2
0
0
0
at Kent State.......... 38
50
88
12.0-43
4.0-27
2 0-0
0-0
2
2
1
3-3
0
0
0
Totals.............................. 512
Opponent............................ 482
Date
Aug 30, 2007
Sep 08, 2007
Sep 15, 2007
Sep 22, 2007
Sep 29, 2007
Oct 06, 2007
Oct 13, 2007
Oct 20, 2007
Oct 25, 2007
Nov 3, 2007
Nov 17, 2007
Nov 24, 2007
394
404
906
886
84.0-322
82.0-310
23.0-149
27.0-176
16 7-0
11 10-34
11-150
6-134
21
13
31
18
5
2
34-32
42-40
0
0
1
0
1
0
|------------------PUNTING------------------| |--FIELD GOALS--| |------KICKOFFS------|
No Yds
Avg Long Blkd
TB
FC 50+ I20 Att-Made Lg Blkd
No Yds
Avg TB OB
7 308 44.0
50
0
2
2
1
3
1-1
35
0
2 128 64.0
0
0
3 129 43.0
58
0
0
0
1
1
0-0
0
0
7 444 63.4
2
0
5 203 40.6
50
0
0
0
1
3
2-1
19
0
4 228 57.0
0
0
5 221 44.2
56
0
0
1
1
2
2-0
0
0
3 202 67.3
1
0
6 303 50.5
71
0
1
1
2
3
0-0
0
0
3 157 52.3
0
0
5 186 37.2
57
0
0
0
1
1
1-1
43
0
6 366 61.0
1
0
5 203 40.6
48
0
0
2
0
2
1-0
0
0
7 413 59.0
2
0
4 170 42.5
56
0
0
1
1
2
4-4
33
0
5 319 63.8
1
0
6 221 36.8
52
0
1
1
2
1
2-2
35
0
6 368 61.3
2
0
7 305 43.6
50
0
0
0
1
2
2-2
47
0
5 304 60.8
0
0
6 223 37.2
47
0
1
2
0
1
2-1
27
0
4 226 56.5
0
0
3 111 37.0
38
0
0
1
0
0
3-3
23
0
6 350 58.3
0
0
Opponent
at Rutgers.............
at Temple..............
at Penn State..........
BAYLOR.................
at Ball State..........
OHIO...................
TOLEDO.................
at Syracuse............
AKRON..................
at Miami...............
BGSU...................
at Kent State..........
Totals..............................
Opponent............................
62 2583
42 1588
41.7
37.8
71
71
0
2
5
4
11
7
11
6
21
9
20-15
23-13
47
43
0
2
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58 3505
67 3939
60.4
58.8
9
4
0
1
Pts
3
42
24
21
14
31
43
12
26
28
17
30
291
331
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INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS
Rushes..............
Yards Rushing.......
TD Rushes...........
Long Rush...........
Pass attempts.......
Pass completions....
Yards Passing.......
TD Passes...........
36
231
3
92
48
34
334
3
Long Pass...........
Receptions..........
Yards Receiving.....
TD Receptions.......
75
10
148
2
Long Reception......
Field Goals.........
Long Field Goal.....
Punts...............
75
4
47
7
Punting Avg.........
Long Punt...........
Long Punt Return....
Long Kickoff Return.
Tackles.............
Sacks...............
Tackles For Loss....
Interceptions.......
50.5
71
17
83
17
3.0
4.0
1
STARKS, James vs Ohio (Oct 06, 2007)
STARKS, James vs Toledo (Oct 13, 2007)
STARKS, James vs Toledo (Oct 13, 2007)
STARKS, James at Miami (Nov 3, 2007)
WILLY, Drew at Syracuse (Oct 20, 2007)
WILLY, Drew at Kent State (Nov 24, 2007)
WILLY, Drew at Kent State (Nov 24, 2007)
WILLY, Drew vs Toledo (Oct 13, 2007)
WILLY, Drew vs Akron (Oct 25, 2007)
WILLY, Drew vs Toledo (Oct 13, 2007)
ROOSEVELT, Naam at Syracuse (Oct 20, 2007)
ROOSEVELT, Naam vs BGSU (Nov 17, 2007)
JACKSON, Ernest vs Toledo (Oct 13, 2007)
ROOSEVELT, Naam at Miami (Nov 3, 2007)
JACKSON, Ernest vs Toledo (Oct 13, 2007)
PRINCIPE, A.J. at Syracuse (Oct 20, 2007)
PRINCIPE, A.J. at Miami (Nov 3, 2007)
WOODS, Ben at Rutgers (Aug 30, 2007)
WOODS, Ben at Miami (Nov 3, 2007)
WOODS, Ben at Ball State (Sep 29, 2007)
WOODS, Ben at Ball State (Sep 29, 2007)
ROOSEVELT, Naam vs Baylor (Sep 22, 2007)
ROOSEVELT, Naam at Kent State (Nov 24, 2007)
SHANNON, Davont vs BGSU (Nov 17, 2007)
HUTCHINSON, Lar at Temple (Sep 08, 2007)
HUTCHINSON, Lar at Temple (Sep 08, 2007)
HAWKINS, Kendri at Temple (Sep 08, 2007)
NEWTON, Mike at Temple (Sep 08, 2007)
SHANNON, Davont vs Baylor (Sep 22, 2007)
NEWTON, Mike vs Ohio (Oct 06, 2007)
SHANNON, Davont vs Ohio (Oct 06, 2007)
THOMPSON, Mike vs Toledo (Oct 13, 2007)
NEWTON, Mike vs Toledo (Oct 13, 2007)
SHANNON, Davont at Syracuse (Oct 20, 2007)
THOMAS, Joshua at Syracuse (Oct 20, 2007)
NEWTON, Mike vs Akron (Oct 25, 2007)
COPELAND, Josh vs Akron (Oct 25, 2007)
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TEAM GAME HIGHS
Rushes..............
Yards Rushing.......
Yards Per Rush......
TD Rushes...........
Pass attempts.......
Pass completions....
Yards Passing.......
Yards Per Pass......
TD Passes...........
56
251
6.0
4
48
35
339
10.9
3
Total Plays.........
76
Total Offense.......
Yards Per Play......
Points..............
Sacks By............
First Downs.........
Penalties...........
Penalty Yards.......
Turnovers...........
Interceptions By....
435
7.4
43
5
22
11
108
5
2
vs
vs
vs
vs
at
at
at
vs
vs
vs
at
vs
vs
vs
vs
at
vs
at
at
vs
at
vs
vs
at
vs
Ohio (Oct 06, 2007)
Ohio (Oct 06, 2007)
Toledo (Oct 13, 2007)
Ohio (Oct 06, 2007)
Syracuse (Oct 20, 2007)
Kent State (Nov 24, 2007)
Penn State (Sep 15, 2007)
Toledo (Oct 13, 2007)
Toledo (Oct 13, 2007)
Akron (Oct 25, 2007)
Penn State (Sep 15, 2007)
Ohio (Oct 06, 2007)
Toledo (Oct 13, 2007)
Toledo (Oct 13, 2007)
Toledo (Oct 13, 2007)
Temple (Sep 08, 2007)
Ohio (Oct 06, 2007)
Ball State (Sep 29, 2007)
Ball State (Sep 29, 2007)
Baylor (Sep 22, 2007)
Temple (Sep 08, 2007)
Ohio (Oct 06, 2007)
Toledo (Oct 13, 2007)
Syracuse (Oct 20, 2007)
Akron (Oct 25, 2007)
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OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS
Rushes..............
Yards Rushing.......
TD Rushes...........
Long Rush...........
Pass attempts.......
Pass completions....
Yards Passing.......
TD Passes...........
Long Pass...........
Receptions..........
Yards Receiving.....
TD Receptions.......
34
184
3
57
50
32
328
4
83
15
248
2
Long Reception......
Field Goals.........
83
2
Long Field Goal.....
Punts...............
Punting Avg.........
Long Punt...........
Long Punt Return....
Long Kickoff Return.
Tackles.............
Sacks...............
43
7
71.0
71
43
56
16
2.0
Tackles For Loss....
Interceptions.......
4.5
2
JARVIS, Eugene, at Kent State (Nov 24, 2007)
RICE, Ray, at Rutgers (Aug 30, 2007)
RICE, Ray, at Rutgers (Aug 30, 2007)
JONES, Cory, at Miami (Nov 3, 2007)
LENEHAN, D.J., vs Toledo (Oct 13, 2007)
LENEHAN, D.J., vs Toledo (Oct 13, 2007)
TEEL, Mike, at Rutgers (Aug 30, 2007)
Morelli, A., at Penn State (Sep 15, 2007)
SHEEHAN,Tyler, vs BGSU (Nov 17, 2007)
WILLIAMS, S., vs Toledo (Oct 13, 2007)
UNDERWOOD, Tiqu, at Rutgers (Aug 30, 2007)
UNDERWOOD, Tiqu, at Rutgers (Aug 30, 2007)
Quarless, A., at Penn State (Sep 15, 2007)
HILL, Darius, at Ball State (Sep 29, 2007)
WILLIAMS, S., vs Toledo (Oct 13, 2007)
WRIGHT, Chris, vs BGSU (Nov 17, 2007)
Brewster, Shea, vs Baylor (Sep 22, 2007)
STEIGERWALD, A., vs Toledo (Oct 13, 2007)
SHADLE, Patrick, at Syracuse (Oct 20, 2007)
Brewster, Shea, vs Baylor (Sep 22, 2007)
WATHNE, Jeff, at Temple (Sep 08, 2007)
BARKER, John, at Syracuse (Oct 20, 2007)
BARKER, John, at Syracuse (Oct 20, 2007)
Bennett, Joe, vs Baylor (Sep 22, 2007)
YOUNG, Kordell, at Rutgers (Aug 30, 2007)
BURRELL, Derek, at Kent State (Nov 24, 2007)
JOHNSON, George, at Rutgers (Aug 30, 2007)
CECCHETTI, Jare, vs Akron (Oct 25, 2007)
CONIGLIO, Joe, at Miami (Nov 3, 2007)
FERRELL, Colin, at Kent State (Nov 24, 2007)
Lake, Jordan, vs Baylor (Sep 22, 2007)
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The Automated ScoreBook
Buffalo Game Superlatives (as of Mar 14, 2008)
All games
OPPONENT TEAM GAME HIGHS
Rushes..............
49
Yards Rushing.......
Yards Per Rush......
TD Rushes...........
274
5.7
3
Pass attempts.......
Pass completions....
Yards Passing.......
Yards Per Pass......
TD Passes...........
Total Plays.........
Total Offense.......
Yards Per Play......
Points..............
Sacks By............
First Downs.........
Penalties...........
Penalty Yards.......
52
32
328
13.1
4
101
563
8.5
49
6
31
9
80
Turnovers...........
3
Interceptions By....
3
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vs
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vs
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vs
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Toledo (Oct 13, 2007)
Kent State (Nov 24, 2007)
Ball State (Sep 29, 2007)
Rutgers (Aug 30, 2007)
Rutgers (Aug 30, 2007)
Ball State (Sep 29, 2007)
Toledo (Oct 13, 2007)
Toledo (Oct 13, 2007)
Rutgers (Aug 30, 2007)
Rutgers (Aug 30, 2007)
Penn State (Sep 15, 2007)
Toledo (Oct 13, 2007)
Rutgers (Aug 30, 2007)
Rutgers (Aug 30, 2007)
Ball State (Sep 29, 2007)
Miami (Nov 3, 2007)
Toledo (Oct 13, 2007)
Rutgers (Aug 30, 2007)
Rutgers (Aug 30, 2007)
Ball State (Sep 29, 2007)
Temple (Sep 08, 2007)
Akron (Oct 25, 2007)
Baylor (Sep 22, 2007)
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Buffalo Red-Zone Results (as of Mar 14, 2008)
All games
Buffalo Inside Opponent Red-Zone
Times
Date
Opponent
Score
Times
Total
In RZ Scored
Pts
TDs
Rush
Pass
FGs
TDs
TDs
Made
---- Failed to score inside RZ ---FGA Downs
Int
Fumb
Half
Game
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Aug 30
at Rutgers............. L
3
1
3
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
*Sep 08
at Temple.............. W
42-7
3-38
3
3
21
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sep 15
at Penn State.......... L
24-45
4
4
24
3
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sep 22
Baylor................. L
21-34
3
3
21
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
*Sep 29
at Ball State.......... L
14-49
2
2
14
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
*Oct 06
Ohio................... W
31-10
4
3
21
3
3
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
*Oct 13
Toledo................. W
43-33
2
2
13
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Oct 20
at Syracuse............ L
12-20
4
4
12
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
*Oct 25
Akron.................. W
26-10
5
5
26
3
0
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
*Nov 3
at Miami............... L
28-31
3
3
18
2
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
*Nov 17
BGSU................... L
17-31
5
3
17
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
*Nov 24
at Kent State.......... W
30-23
6
5
23
2
1
1
3
0
1
0
0
0
0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Totals
44
38
213
25
13
12
13
1
5
0
0
0
0
38 of 44 (86.4%)
Opponents Inside Buffalo Red-Zone
Times
Date
Opponent
Score
Times
Total
In RZ Scored
Pts
TDs
Rush
Pass
FGs
TDs
TDs
Made
---- Failed to score inside RZ ---FGA Downs
Int
Fumb
Half
Game
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Aug 30
at Rutgers............. L
2
2
10
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
*Sep 08
at Temple.............. W
42-7
3-38
1
1
7
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sep 15
at Penn State.......... L
24-45
5
4
24
3
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Sep 22
Baylor................. L
21-34
5
4
24
3
0
3
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
*Sep 29
at Ball State.......... L
14-49
8
6
42
6
3
3
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
*Oct 06
Ohio................... W
31-10
3
2
10
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
*Oct 13
Toledo................. W
43-33
6
5
26
3
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
Oct 20
at Syracuse............ L
12-20
5
4
20
2
1
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
*Oct 25
Akron.................. W
26-10
5
2
10
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
*Nov 3
at Miami............... L
28-31
6
5
31
4
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
*Nov 17
BGSU................... L
17-31
2
1
7
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
*Nov 24
at Kent State.......... W
30-23
4
3
17
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Totals
52
39
228
28
14
14
11
39 of 52 (75.0%)
2007 Mid-American Conference East Division Co-Champions
5
3
2
0
3
0
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2008 SCHEDULE
2008 Buffalo Football Schedule
Date
Opponent
Thurs., Aug. 28 UTEP
Sat., Sept. 6
at Pittsburgh
Sat., Sept. 13 Temple*
Sat., Sept. 20
at Missouri
Sat., Sept. 27
at Central Michigan*
Sat., Oct. 11
Western Michigan*
Sat., Oct. 18Army^
Tues., Oct. 28
at Ohio* (ESPNU)
Tues., Nov. 4Miami (OH)* (ESPN2)
Thurs., Nov. 13 at Akron* (ESPNU)
Fri., Nov. 21
at Bowling Green*
Fri., Nov. 28
Kent State*
Time
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
Site
Series
UB Stadium
First Meeting
Pittsburgh, PA
First Meeting
UB Stadium
UB, 11-1
Columbia, MO
First Meeting
Mt. Pleasant, MI
CMU, 3-1
UB Stadium
WMU, 3-0
UB Stadium
Tied, 1-1
Athens, OH
Ohio, 9-5
UB StadiumMU, 10-0
Akron, OH
UA, 8-1
Bowling Green, OH
BG, 4-1
UB Stadium
Tied, 8-8
* Mid-American Conference games
^ Homecoming Weekend
Home games in bold
2007 Mid-American Conference East Division Co-Champions