Oct. 11, 1999
Game 7
San Diego State (2-4/0-2) at Colorado State (3-2/0-1)
Oct. 16, 1999
1:00 p.m. (Mountain)
Hughes Stadium, Colorado Springs, Colo. (30,000)
Television
Saturday's game will be televised on ESPN Plus (Cox Channel 4, starting at noonPacific). Chris Marlowe calls the play-by-play with Blaine Fowler providinganalysis. The sideline reporter is Beth Mowin.
Radio
The contest may be heard live on KFMB (760 AM). The pregame show begins at 11 a.m.Ted Leitner and Mark Halda call the action. The radio broadcast is available on theSDSU website at goaztecs.com.
Following The Aztecs
The Rick Bay Show, KFMB, 760 AM, Thursdays, 5 p.m., Aztec Sports Weekly, Wednesdayat 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m, Thursday at 11 p.m., and Friday at 8 p.m., on Cox Channel 4,Ted Tollner can also be heard on KFMB, 760 AM, Tuesday at 6:35 p.m.
1999 SDSU Schedule
Record: 2-4 (1-2 Home, 1-2 Away, 0-2 MWC)Date Opponent W/L Score Att.S.4 South Florida W 41-12 25,576S.11 at Illinois L 10-38 35,798 S.18 at USC (17) L 21-24 53,966S.25 at Kansas W 41-13 34,500O.2 Air Force L 23-22 31,856 O.9 New Mexico L 24-21 30,508O.16 at Colorado State 1:00 p.m. (MT) O.23 at Utah TBAN.6 Brigham Young 6:05 p.m. (PT)N.20 at UNLV 1:00 p.m. (PT)N.27 Wyoming 4:05 (PT)
Aztecs Return to The Road, Visit Colorado State
The San Diego State Aztecs, 2-4 overall and 0-2 in Mountain West Conferenceaction, play their first league road game this week in Fort Collins againstthe Colorado State Rams. CSU is 3-2 overall and 0-1 in the Mountain WestConference.
Storyline
Both teams are coming off of disappointing weekends. San Diego State won thestatistical battle, doubling New Mexico in total offense, but fell to theobos, 24-21. Colorado State was a loser at Fresno State, 44-13, in a non-conference affair. The loser of this week's game will be the lone MWC teamwithout a conference victory.
One Year Later
One season after sharing the title of the Western Athletic Conference'sPacific Division, San Diego State stands 0-2 in league play in 1999. The Azteshave lost their two league tilts by a total of four points with both gamesbeing decided in the final three minutes. Last season, SDSU picked up twoconference wins by a total of four points, including an overtime victory overNew Mexico and a one-point decision over Utah. San Diego State won three WACgames by a combined nine points on its way to a 7-1 conference record. Threeof San Diego State's losses this season have been by a total of seven points.
Conference Calls
? The Aztecs are 9-4 in their last 13 conference games.
? San Diego State has not lost three straight league games since closing 1994with losses to Brigham Young and Fresno State and opening the 1995 league racewith a loss to BYU.
? In the decade of the '90s, San Diego State is 4-5 in conference road openerswith six of those nine games coming against Air Force or Brigham Young. Lastseason, the Aztecs began league play with a 24-14 win at Tulsa.
? San Diego State has won four of its last six league road games, includingthree of its last four. The lone exception was last year's 13-0 setback inProvo.
? San Diego State's last 0-3 league start came in 1994, its first year underTed Tollner.
Aztec Streaks and Stuff
? One week after its least penalized game of the season (four for 25 yards vs.Air Force), San Diego State suffered through its most penalized game of theseason (10 for 99 yards against New Mexico).
? San Diego State tight ends have 20 receptions this season, equaling their1997 and 1998 totals.
? State had allowed just seven first-quarter points all season before givingup 14 against the Lobos.
? San Diego State opened the Kansas and Air Force games with scoring drives.Against the Lobos, the Aztecs were on the move again before turning the ballover on a fumble. SDSU began the game by covering 50 yards in just four plays.
? The Aztecs' three interceptions against New Mexico marked the most by theAztec defense since Oct. 25, 1997, when SDSU picked off Hawaii three times ina 10-3 victory.
? The Aztecs are 19-of-19 in the red zone this season (13 touchdowns and sixfield goals).
By The Numbers
? San Diego State, on the stat charts, is improved in nearly every area fromthe ?98 bowl team.
? Through six games last season, SDSU was averaging 337.6 yards of totaloffense per game. This season, San Diego State is averaging 381.2 yards percontest.
? After six games a year ago, the Aztecs were allowing 386.5 yards percontest. This season San Diego State is currently giving up 283.5 yards pergame.
A Case For The Defense
? The San Diego State defense is making a strong case as one of the best unitsin the history of the school.
? San Diego State is currently 14th nationally and second in the Mountain WestConference in total defense, allowing 283.5 yards per game.
? SDSU is 25th against the rush, giving up 111.3 yards per contest.? The Aztecs limited New Mexico to 65 yards of total offense over the lastthree quarters of Saturday?s game.
? Three straight Lobo drives ended with interceptions.
? Four of San Diego State?s six opponents have been held below 300 yards oftotal offense and only three of the last 11 opponents have reached 300 yards.
? Only one individual has rushed for 100 yards against SDSU this season.? Every starting defensive lineman has a sack.? The Aztecs have at least one quarterback sack in 16 straight games.
Passing Marks
? The Aztecs have already surpassed last year?s total of TD passes (eight)with 10 this season.
? San Diego State has five touchdowns on plays that have covered at least 40yards and eight scores have come from at least 20 yards out.
? The Aztecs have 1,358 passing yards after six games, compared to last year'stotal of 1,616 for 11 games.
? Six players have touchdown catches in 1999, compared to four for all of1998.
Time Management
Along with its big-play ability, the Aztecs have become adept at the sustaineddrive. Through six games, San Diego State has:
? Scored on 14 drives that covered at least 60 yards.
? Scored on 11 drives that have covered at least 70 yards.
? Scored on seven drives that covered at least 80 yards.
? The drive of the year was a seven-play, 94-yard TD march at Kansas.
? Had two touchdown drives that took over six minutes off the clock.
Rushing To Wins
? In the 1990s, San Diego State is 45-20-2 when it has a runner break the 100-yard mark, including a 25-9 record under Ted Tollner.
? As a team, the Aztecs are 46-13-1 when they rush for 150 yards, including a27-6 mark under Tollner.
Series History
? San Diego State and Colorado State meet for the 19th time in history. SDSUholds a 10-8 advantage in the series. However, the Rams have won fourconsecutive meetings from SDSU, including two in Fort Collins.
? The Aztecs and Rams last met in 1997 in San Diego, with Colorado Statedefeating SDSU 38-17. That year the Rams went on to defeat Missouri in theHoliday Bowl.
? SDSU holds a 2-5 record in Hughes Stadium. The last time the Aztecs werevictorious in Fort Collins was 1992, behind the play of quarterback DavidLowery and his two touchdown passes of seven and 55 yards. SDSU won 20-13.
San Diego State-Colorado State Last Time
Nov. 22, 1997, Qualcomm Stadium
? In an ESPN game and in the final game of the 1997 season, Colorado State,ranked 22nd in the nation, entered the contest in search of the WesternAthletic Conference Pacific Division title. Meanwhile, the Aztecs came in aswinners in four of their last five games and were attempting to avoid justtheir second losing season in nine years.
? SDSU took an early 3-0 lead on a 19-yard field goal by Nate Tandberg.Colorado State would then score 38 unanswered points, highlighted by the playof quarterback Moses Moreno, who threw touchdown passes of eight, 41 and 33yards to give Colorado State a comfortable 21-3 lead at halftime.
? After being shutout in the second and third quarters, SDSU cut the margin to38-10 when quarterback Spencer Brinton connected with Damon Gourdine for a 12-yard touchdown pass. Michael Smith, who relieved Brinton midway through thefourth quarter, found wideout Lonny Mitchell open for a 9-yard TD pass. SDSUcould get no closer as it fell to the Rams 38-17.
? The Aztecs were led by Jonas Lewis, who rushed for 167 yards on 27 carriesand Gourdine's six receptions for 41 yards and a score. Defensive end KabeerGbaja-Biamila registered 10 total tackles, including a game-high three sacks.
San Diego State-Colorado State - Stat Comparison
SDSU CSURecord 2-4 3-2Conference 0-2 0-1Rushing Average 154.8 (55) 164.6 (47)Passing Average 226.3 (45) 231.6 (41)Total Offense 381.2 (55) 396.2 (46)Points Per Game 26.0 (57) 30.2 (38)Opponent Rushing Average 111.3 (25) 131.4 (48)Total Defense 283.5 (14) 392.2 (83)Points Allowed Avg. 22.3 (43) 26.4 (67)()National ranking
San Diego State Head Coach Ted Tollner
? Ted Tollner is in his sixth season as head coach of the Aztec footballprogram. In 1998, Tollner was recognized as the Western Athletic ConferencePacific Division "Coach of the Year" for his efforts in leading SDSU to 7-5record, a share of the WAC Pacific Division championship and the school'sfirst bowl appearance in seven years.
? He has compiled a 34-30 (.531) overall record at SDSU. In his career,Tollner has amassed a 60-50-1 (.541) record of which includes four bowlberths, including a win in the 1984 Rose Bowl while at the helm at USC.? Tollner is 0-4 versus Colorado State. All four losses have come during histenure at SDSU.
? In the spring of 1996, Tollner signed a 10-year contract with San DiegoState University, an agreement unprecedented in the California StateUniversity system.
? Prior to being named SDSU's 14th head football coach, Tollner served eightyears as an Aztec assistant (1973-80), under Claude Gilbert, now SDSU'sdefensive coordinator. The 59-year-old Tollner also spent seven years as anNFL assistant coach (Buffalo Bills - 1987, San Diego Chargers - '89-91, LosAngeles Rams - '92-93).
Colorado State Head CoachSonny Lubick
? Sonny Lubick is in his seventh season at the helm of the Rams program,compiling a 52-25 (.675) record. All-time in his career, he has amassed a 73-44 (.632) mark.
? Lubick is the school's all-time winningest coach and was inducted into theCSU Hall of Fame this past October. ? Under the guidance of Lubick, Colorado State has finished the season rankedamong the top 25 twice (15th-1994 and 16th-1997). He has been named leaguecoach of the year two times and was named 1994 Sports Illustrated coach of theyear.
? Lubick has led the Rams to three Holiday Bowl appearances and won the 1997Holiday Bowl championship against Missouri.
? Before arriving at CSU, Lubick had previous head coaching stints at MontanaState from 1978 to 1981. He also spent time as an assistant at Stanford (`85-88) and Miami, Fla. (`88-92). Scouting The Rams
? Colorado State enters this week's contest with a 3-2 record and an 0-1 markin the Mountain West.
? The Rams dropped their second game of the season Saturday, falling at FresnoState, 44-13. CSU committed five turnovers in the game, including fourinterceptions. The Rams had a 7-3 lead, but four turnovers in the second halfhelped Fresno State break open the game.
? The Rams are 24-9 at home during Sonny Lubick's tenure, which includes a 2-0mark this season. All-time, CSU has posted an 89-73-2 record at HughesStadium. Since Lubick's arrival in 1993, the Rams are 17-7 in conference homegames.
? Running back Kevin McDougal is 12th nationally in rushing, averaging 125.5yards per game. In four games played, the six-foot, 205-pound, senior has 502yards on 66 attempts with two touchdowns. Running back Rahsaan Sanders, a SanDiego Horizon High alum, has played in all five games this season, rushing for305 yards with two touchdowns of his own.
? Colorado State?s lineup is as filled with honor candidates as San DiegoState?s. The checklist includes:linebacker Rick Crowell from Chula Vista,Calif., a candidate for the Dick Butkus Award, given to the nations bestlinebacker.
? McDougal is a Doak Walker Award nominee, given to the nation's outstandingrunning back and strong safety Erik Olson is being touted as a Jim ThorpeAward candidate (the nation's outstanding defensive back).
Local Ties
? San Diego State offensive coordinator Dave Lay spent four seasons withColorado State in the same capacity. He helped lead the Rams to back-to-backWAC championships in ?95 and `96.
? Colorado State's Steve Fairchild, who replaced Lay as offensive coordinatorin 1997, spent time on SDSU's coaching staff during two different tenures, in1986 and later from 1990 to 1992.
? Colorado State?s roster has 32 players from the state of California,including seven from the San Diego area. Local prep players that are now Ramsinclude LB Rick Crowell (Sr.-Castle Park), DL Kelesio Howard (Fr.-PatrickHenry), WR Will Layne (Jr.-Oceanside), WR Chris Pittman (Fr.-Castle Park), RBRahsaan Sanders (Fr.-Horizon), OL David Shohet (So.-La Jolla), DE WallaceThomas (Fr.-Morse).
? Ram defensive end Clark Haggans and Aztec wide receiver Damon Gourdine werehigh school teammates at Peninsula High School, leading the school to the1994 league title.
Aztecs At A Glance
Have Gun Will Travel
? Quarterback Jack Hawley registered his third straight game with both atouchdown pass and 200 yards passing last week against New Mexico. The junior,who took over the starting job in game three at USC, had scoring strikes of 15(McNeill) and one (Gourdine) yards and finished up with 275 yards passingversus the Lobos.
? Hawley, who threw for a season-best 343 yards and three scores at Kansas, isnow 93-for-161 (57.8 percent) for 1,143 yards and eight touchdowns and ranksthird in the Mountain West Conference in passing and tied for third in TDpasses despite starting only four games.
No Rest for the Weary
? San Diego State topped the 150-yard barrier on the ground for the third timethis season last week and the running back tandem of junior Larry Ned andsenior Jonas Lewis are a big reason. Ned, who had 121 yards on 18 carries andLewis, 37 yards on 11 attempts, have combined to rush for 769 yards thisseason on 159 attempts, an average of 128.2 yards per game. The tandem?srushing total also represents just under 83 percent of SDSU?s 929 yards on theground. Last year, Lewis and Ned rushed for a combined 1,659 yards, andaverage of 184.4 yards per game.
Ned Nuggets
? Larry Ned?s 121 yards on 18 attempts against New Mexico gives him a team-leading 448 yards (5.1 ypc). It is the second time this year that the juniorhas rushed for more than 100 yards and the sixth time in his career. Enteringthe week, Ned ranked fourth in the MWC in rushing.
Ned Has Nose for Endzone
? After scoring only four touchdowns in his inaugural season on Montezuma Mesaa year ago, junior running back Larry Ned now has seven in 1999, including arumbling 17-yard-TD run against New Mexico on which he broke five would-beLobo tackles. With 42 points so far this season, Ned is tied for tops on theteam in scoring. That figure also ranks fourth in the Mountain WestConference.
Gourdine Keeps Going
? Senior wide receiver Damon Gourdine continues to be the favorite target ofAztec quarterbacks. SDSU?s leading pass catcher in every game this season,Gourdine hauled in a game-high six receptions for 49 yards against New Mexicoand now leads the team in both receptions, 32, and yards receiving, 351, andis responsible for over 28 percent of SDSU?s completions in 1999. He also hasa team-high three TD catches on the year.
? With his six catches against the Lobos, Gourdine extended his consecutivegames with a reception streak to 10. His last game without a catch was Oct.29, 1998, at BYU.
Gray Matters
? Tight end Gray McNeill has evolved into a viable option for Aztecquarterbacks in recent weeks. After hauling in his first touchdown of theseason (second career) against Air Force, McNeill tallied his second touchdownin as many weeks with a 15-yard grab against New Mexico. The junior finishedthe game with three receptions for 52 yards, both career highs. McNeillentered the season with just six catches for 92 yards for his entire career.
Tandberg Tallies
? Junior Nate Tandberg is enjoying a break-out season in 1999. To date,Tandberg has connected on eight of his 10 field goals attempts, including aperfect 7-for-7 inside 40 yards. He is also 18-for-18 on extra points. Lastseason, Tandberg connected on just eight field goals for the entire season (8-14).
? In SDSU?s last eight games dating back the Aztecs? 34-29 win over UTEP onNov. 21 1998, Tandberg has been good on 12-of-14 (85.7 percent) of his fieldgoal attempts.
? Against Air Force, Tandberg was good on a career-high three field goals (26,35, 45), the most in a single game by an Aztec kicker since Peter Holtconnected on three against Wyoming on Nov. 7, 1996.
Mayo Clogs Up Middle
? Senior middle linebacker Joey Mayo has stepped up his play the last threegames. The Bakersfield product, who has struggled this season with a groininjury, a quad contusion and most recently a hip pointer, had seven stopsagainst New Mexico, including one for loss, and now leads the team with 51tackles (30 solo). The previous week against the Falcons, Mayo notched acareer-best 13 stops (nine unassisted). His tackle total also ranks ninth inthe Mountain West Conference.
The Other End
? All-America candidate Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila may receive most of thepublicity, but SDSU?s other defensive end, senior Scottie Nicholson provedagainst New Mexico he is capable of also doing some damage. Versus the Lobos,Nicholson recorded a career- and team-high nine tackles, including a pair ofsacks for minus 16 yards. For the season, Nicholson has 25 tackles (20unassisted), eight of which have gone for loss, including three sacks. He istied for the team with three passes broken up.
Iron Men
? Senior center Mike Malano and senior defensive end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila eachextended their consecutive game starting streaks against New Mexico. Malanohas now started 41 consecutive games for the Aztecs, while on the other sideof the ball, Gbaja-Biamila is currently in the midst of a 30-game startingstreak.
Aztec Record Watch
Rico Curtis
? With four tackles against New Mexico, senior strong safety Rico Curtis nowhas 45 tackles for the season and 317 (7.8 per game) for his Aztec career.That figure ranks third on SDSU?s all-time total tackles chart. Although it isdoubtful that he could make enough stops to wrest the top spot from WhipWalton, who tallied 407 tackles from 1974-77, he only needs 12 to surpass No.2 Jason Moore (328 from 1994-97), which could happen this week at ColoradoState. Curtis posted a career-high 14 stops on Oct. 2, 1999 against Air Force.
Total Tackles (Since 1974)
Name, Year Tackles1. Whip Walton 1974-77 4072. Jason Moore, 1994-97 3283. Rico Curtis, 1996- 317Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila? Against Kansas, Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila recorded three sacks, giving him 28 forhis career, making him SDSU?s all-time sack leader. Though he was held withouta sack against New Mexico, Gbaja-Biamila has recorded a conference-best eightfor minus 72 yards this season, including at least one in four of SDSU?s sixgames.
Career Sacks
Name, Year Sacks1. Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, 1996- 292. Mike Douglass, 1976-77 263. Brett Faryniarz, 1984-87 25
Jonas Lewis? Senior Jonas Lewis continued his climb up SDSU?s all-time rushing chart lastweek with 37 yards on 11 carries. He now ranks fifth in rushing with 2,358yards and needs just 31 yards to catch Wayne Pittman (2,389 from 1991-94) inthe No. 4 position. His 11 carries also moved him into the No. 3 slot incareer carries with 504. Both records are currently held by Aztec legendMarshall Faulk, who rushed for 4589 yards on 766 attempts between 1991-93. Forthe season, Lewis has 290 yards on 61 carries (4.8 ypc).
Career Rushing
Name, Year Yards1. Marshall Faulk, 1991-93 45892. George Jones, 1995-96 28103. Norm Nygaard, 1952-54 26194. Wayne Pittman, 1991-94 23895. Jonas Lewis, 1996- 2358
Career Rushing Attempts
Name, Year Att.1. Marshall Faulk, 1991-93 7662. Wayne Pittman, 1991-94 5513. Jonas Lewis, 1996- 504Damon Gourdine
? Senior wide receiver and kick return specialist Damon Gourdine moved intoeighth place on SDSU?s all-time kickoff return yardage chart against NewMexico. His five returns for 111 yards against the Lobos gives him 777 kickoffreturn yards for his career. Monte Gilbreath, who returned kickoffs for 1,505yards from 1986-89, is SDSU?s all-time leader.
? Gourdine also ranks in SDSU?s all-time top-10 in punt return yardage. Todate, the senior has returned nine punts for 53 yards and is now 10th all-timein that category with 347 yards on 25 returns (13.9 average). Ray Peterson isSDSU?s career leader with 1201 punt return yards from 1992-95.
? Gourdine hauled in a team-high six catches for 49 yards, including a one-yard TD catch agianst New Mexico. He now has 108 receptions for his collegiatecareer. That figure is just 14 catches behind Webster Slaughter, whose 122receptions ranks 10th on the Aztecs? all-time list.
San Diego State at Colorado State Depth Charts
San Diego State
Offense
SE 1 Damon Gourdine (5-7, 165, Sr.) 11 Deric Lewis (6-2, 185, So.)WT 65 Greg Spillane (6-4, 300, Sr.) 70 Chester Pitts (6-4, 290, So.)WG 66 Ted Printy (6-4, 300, Sr.) 60 Johnathan Ingram (6-2, 285, Fr.R)C 53 Mike Malano (6-2, 300, Sr.) 64 Zach LaMonda (6-1, 290, So.)SG 76 Andrew Kline (6-2, 300, Sr.) 64 Zach LaMonda (6-1, 290, So.)ST 69 Mike Houghton (6-5, 305, So.) 62 Chris Williams (6-5, 300, Jr.)TE 86 Gray McNeill (6-2, 250, Jr.) 88 Jim Ange (6-4, 240, Sr.)FL 2 Sean Pierce (5-9, 175, Jr.) 15 Derrick Lewis (6-2, 185, So.)QB 5 Jack Hawley (6-2, 215, Jr.) 13 Lon Sheriff (6-2, 205, Fr.R)RB 32 Jonas Lewis (5-9, 215, Sr.) 4 Larry Ned (5-11, 210, Jr.)HB 12 Lonny Mitchell (6-2, 205, Sr.) 83 Bill Hammett (6-3, 200, Jr.) Defense
DE 93 Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila (6-4, 245, Sr.) 50 Amon Arnold (6-4, 235, Fr.R)DT 92 Antwone Young (6-3, 265, Sr.) 94 Akbar Gbaja Biamila (6-5, 260, Jr.)NT 51 Jerome Haywood (5-9, 280, So.) 99 George Heather (6-5, 290, Jr.)DE 97 Scottie Nicholson (6-3, 265, Sr.) 94 Akbar Gbaja Biamila (6-5, 260, Jr.)SLB 52 Martin Chlumak 6-1, 240, Sr.) 56 Scott Johnson (5-11, 215, Sr.)MLB 55 Joey Mayo (6-0, 240, Sr.) 40 Rodney Allen (6-1, 225, Fr.R)WLB 46 Michael Duran (6-2, 230, Sr.) 48 Brian Berg (6-1, 240, Jr.) CB 23 Aazaar Abdul-Rahim (5-8, 175, Sr.) 9 Bishop Miller (5-10, 180, Jr.)SS 47 Will Demps (5-11, 200, So.) 10 Sheldon Pope (5-10, 185, Sr.)FS 37 Rico Curtis (6-1, 210, Sr.) 18 Brian Russell (6-2, 205, Jr.)CB 36 Kevin Burton (6-2, 200, Sr.) 22 Tairou Smith (5-7, 160, Sr.)
Specialists
PUNT 17 Justin Sisco (6-1, 185, Jr.)PK 14 Nate Tandberg (5-9, 180, Jr.) 27 Brian Simnjanovski (6-3, 225. Fr.)SNAP 59 Jason Asbury (5-11, 220, Jr.) 48 Brian Berg (6-1, 240, Jr.)HOLD 17 Justin Sisco (6-1, 185, Jr.)PR 1 Damon Gourdine (5-7, 165, Sr.) 2 Sean Pierce (5-9, 175, Jr.)KOR 1 Damon Gourdine (5-7, 165, Sr.) 21 James Truvillion (5-10, 195, So.)
Colorado State
Offense
WR 27 Dallas Davis (5-10, 175, Jr.) 89 Will Layne (6-0, 175, Jr.)WR 25 Frank Rice (6-0, 175, Jr.) 4 Pete Rebstock (5-9, 190, So.)TE 88 Jose Ochoa (6-3, 255, So.) 80 Nick Schaumburg (6-4, 255, Jr.)WT 61 Blane Salpala (6-3, 310, Sr.) / or 68 Broderick Lancaster (6-4, 315, So.)WG 60 David Shohet (6-6, 315, So.) 73 Broc Finalyson (6-5, 305, So.)C 79 Justin Borvansky (6-1, 290, Jr.) 61 Blane Saipaia (6-3, 310, Sr.)SG 68 Broderick Lancaster (6-4, 315, So.) / or 69 Morgan Pears (6-6, 319, Fr.-R)ST 63 Tim Stuber (6-5, 310, Jr.) 62 Aaron Brown (6-5, 290, Fr.-R)QB 15 Matt Newton (6-3, 215, Jr.) 16 Jon Boyer (6-2, 190, Sr.)FB 36 Kevin McDougal (6-0, 205, Sr.) 41 Rahsaan Sanders (6-0, 210, Fr.-R)HB 17 Leon Smith (6-4, 265, Sr.) 86 Cory Woolstenhulme (6-3, 245, Jr.)
Defense
LE 90 Greg Pollard (6-0, 265, Sr.) 46 Peter Hogan 6-3, 240, Fr.-R)LT 76 Mike Mackenzie (6-2, 265, So.) 52 Casey Wolf (6-4, 260, Jr.)RT 54 Jamie Bennett (6-2, 275, Jr.) 55 Lucas Smith (6-4, 275, So.)RE 96 Clark Haggans (6-4, 255, Sr.) 43 Chad McGuckin (6-4, 241, So.)SLB 9 Adam Wade (6-1, 195, Fr.-R) 8 Tony Colacion (6-2, 240, So.)MLB 42 Ula Tuitele (6-2, 230, Sr.) 37 David Vickers (6-0, 205, Fr.-R)WLB 6 Rick Crowell (6-3, 240, Sr.) 44 Doug Heald (6-2, 215, Fr.-R)CB 26 Justin Gallimore (5-9, 190, So.) 20 Rhett Nelson (6-0, 190, Fr.-R)FS 38 John Howell (6-0, 195, Jr.) 29 Aaron Sprague (6-2, 205, So.)SS 28 Eric Olson (6-1, 215, Sr.) 22 Jason Gallimore (5-9, 190, So.)CB 31 Ameer Lowe (6-1, 180, Jr.) 7 Thai Woods (6-0, 180, So.
Specialists
PUNT 10 Deone Horinek (6-3, 240, Sr.)PK 19 C.W. Hurst (5-10, 190, So.) 23 Kent Naughton (6-0, 180, So.)SNAP 76 Mike Mackenzie (6-2, 265, So.) 86 Cory Woolstenhulme (6-3, 245, Jr.)HOLD 4 Pete Rebstock (5-9, 190, So.)PR 27 Dallas Davis (5-10, 175, Jr.)KOR 27 Dallas Davis (5-10, 175, Jr.) 25 Frank Rice (6-0, 175, Jr.)