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2008 Ichabod Football Media guide

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2008 Ichabod Football Roster 

WASHBURN UNIVERSITY 

Alphabetical 

Roster 

83 Paul Abron WR 

15 Xavier Beckford DB 

61 LaMarcus Betts SS 

77 Ben Bianchino OL 

1 Lloyd Bias WR 

80 Mitch Birt DE 

89 John Blessington TE 

72 Bill Boyer OL 

5 Jared Brill QB 

98 Victor Butler DL 

71 Jake Cervantes DT 

Jon Clark 

SS 

8 Brad Cole WR 

31 Kyler Connell LB 

2 Justin Cooper RB 

92 Josh Copp DE 

33 Garrett Cummings PK 

19 Casey Curran FS 

74 David Demars OL 

12 Pierre Desir DB 

55 Steve Dieckhaus OL 

13 Cassidy Doneff WR 

Steven Dudley DB 

56 Naseri Eteuini OL 

65 Brian Folkerts OL 

29 Jake Forck DB 

39 Justin Fowler WR 

52 D.J. Frommoethelydo DL 

Carlos Gallegos WR 

48 Nathan Gaswick FB 

38 Ryan Geist LB 

3 Terry Grimmett WR 

57 Grant Hajek OL 

10 Alex Harbison DB 

82 Joe Hastings WR 

46 Brad Haug FB 

70 Tyler Hill DB 

49 Austin Hills P 

36 Michael Hollins LB 

30 Seth Homolka FB 

Travis Hubbel LB 

32 Payton Iverson LB 

11 Jake Iverson QB 

96 Brandon Jackson DE 

14 Cameron Kasel QB 

86 Blake Kasselman WR 

62 Andy Kavanaugh OL 

47 Andrew Knight PK/P 

68 Devin Knox OL 

87 Cameron Knox TE 

35 Kaleb Koch FS 

37 Michael Krajicek LB 

23 Freddie Lavan DB 

90 Eric Lawrence DE 

1 Lloyd Bias* WR 6-1 170 So. Aurora, Colo./Grandview HS 

2 Justin Cooper RB 5-11 200 RS-Fr. Denver, Colo./Overland HS 

3 Terry Grimmett WR 6-0 190 RS-Fr. Kansas City, Mo./Raytown South HS 

4 Ray Trice* LB 6-1 195 So. Kansas City, Mo./Park Hill South HS 

5 Jared Brill QB 6-1 175 Fr. Elkhorn, Neb./Elkhorn HS 

6 Marty Pfannenstiel* FS 6-2 195 So. Silver Lake, Kan./Silver Lake HS 

7 Drameagon Powers** WR 6-3 205 Jr. Elkhart, Texas/Elkhart HS 

8 Brad Cole** WR 6-3 205 Jr. Kansas City, Mo./Northern Iowa/NKC HS 

9 Dane Simoneau QB 6-3 190 RS-Fr. Salina, Kan./Sacred Heart HS 

10 Alex Harbison DB 6-0 180 Jr. Oakland, Calif./Diablo Valley/Pinole Valley HS 

11 Jake Iverson* QB 6-5 210 So. Lincoln, Neb./Lincoln North Star HS 

12 Pierre Desir DB 6-2 178 Fr. St. Peter’s, Mo./Francis Howell Central HS 

13 Cassidy Doneff WR 6-0 183 So. Calgary, Alberta, Canada/Calgary/Cochrane HS 

14 Cameron Kasel QB 6-1 205 RS-Fr. Wichita, Kan./Wichita Heights HS 

15 Xavier Beckford* DB 5-11 185 Sr. Lauder Hill, Fla./Boyd Anderson HS 

16 Michael Wilhoite** LB 6-2 215 Jr. Topeka, Kan./Highland Park HS 

17 Bruce Ringwood** LB 6-0 227 Sr. Blue Springs, Mo./Kansas 

18 Brandon Walker*** RB 6-1 215 Sr. Garland, Texas/Lakeview HS 

19 Casey Curran* FS 5-10 185 So. Leawood, Kan./Blue Valley North HS 

20 Austin Wingerson RB 5-9 170 RS-Fr. Idaho Falls, Idaho/Skyline HS 

21 Jamar Mosley RB 5-10 190 RS-Fr. San Antonio, Texas/Southwest HS 

22 Terrence Lowe* RB 5-8 180 So. Alamogordo, N.M./Alamogordo HS 

23 Freddie Lavan DB 5-9 180 RS-Fr. Rosenhayn, N.J./Delsea HS 

24 Marcus Mau WR 5-10 190 RS-Fr. Roeland Park, Kan./Shawnee Mission North HS 

25 Dominic Martin FS 5-11 180 RS-Fr. Kansas City, Mo./North Kansas City HS 

26 Jahmil Taylor LB 6-1 205 RS-Fr. Aurora, Colo./Grandview HS 

27 Marcus Shanahan* FS 6-1 192 Jr. Elkhorn, Neb./Elkhorn HS 

28 Josh Torrez* RB 6-0 215 So. Topeka, Kan./Hayden HS 

29 Jake Forck** DB 6-0 181 Sr. Paola, Kan./Paola HS 

30 Seth Homolka* FB 6-1 220 So. Great Bend, Kan./Great Bend HS 

31 Kyler Connell LB 6-1 215 RS-Fr. Claflin, Kan./Claflin HS 

32 Payton Iverson LB 6-3 200 Fr. Lincoln, Neb./Lincoln North Star HS 

33 Garrett Cummings PK 6-0 235 Fr. Topeka, Kan./Silver Lake HS 

34 Lincoln White LB 6-0 203 Jr. Jupiter, Fla./Dwyer HS 

35 Kaleb Koch FS 6-0 200 Fr. Sabetha, Kan./Sabetha HS 

36 Michael “Bear” Hollins LB 5-11 190 Fr. Kansas City, Mo./Park Hill HS 

37 Michael Krajicek** LB 6-0 220 Jr. Gretna, Neb./Gretna HS 

38 Ryan Geist LB 5-11 215 RS-Fr. Topeka, Kan./Hayden HS 

39 Justin Fowler WR 5-9 165 Jr. Wichita, Kan./Highland CC/Wichita North HS 

40 Ben Muir DE 6-2 250 Jr. Belton, Mo./Belton HS 

41 Zach Livingston LB 6-0 219 RS-Fr. Harrisonville, Mo./Harrisonville HS 

42 Luke Schuckman LB 5-11 215 So. Wichita, Kan./Bishop Carroll HS 

43 Zach Watkins** LB 6-0 230 Jr. Independence, Mo./Truman HS 

44 Greg Schoenberg LB 5-11 230 Fr. Ballwin, Mo./Westminster Christian Academy 

45 Justin Torrez FS 5-11 175 RS-Fr. Topeka, Kan./Hayden HS 

46 Brad Haug* FB 5-10 224 So. Seneca, Kan./B&B Baileyville HS 

47 Andrew Knight* PK/P 5-8 160 So. Raytown, Mo./Raytown South HS 

48 Nathan Gaswick** FB 6-1 200 Jr. Imperial, Neb./Chase County HS 

49 Austin Hills P 6-2 225 So. Burlington, Kan./Burlington HS 

50 Alan Schoonover LB 5-10 198 Sr. Valley Falls, Kan./Kansas State/Valley Falls HS 

51 Nick Schauman FS 5-10 197 So. Great Bend, Kan./Great Bend HS 

52 D.J. Frommoethelydo* DL 6-2 265 Sr. San Ramon, Calif./Diablo Valley 

53 Thadd Taylor OL 6-3 275 So. Topeka, Kan./Seaman HS 

54 Skyler Suther OL 6-2 275 Fr. Rock Creek, Kan./Rock Creek HS 

55 Steve Dieckhaus OL 6-2 265 Fr. St. Charles, Mo./Francis Howell Central HS 

56 Naseri Eteuini OL 6-5 310 Jr. Manhattan, Kan./Butler County CC/Manhattan HS 

57 Grant Hajek* OL 6-2 275 Jr. Omaha, Neb./Millard North HS 

58 Jake Righter** LB 6-0 180 Sr. Overland Park, Kan./Blue Valley HS 

59 Vershon Moore RB 5-9 180 Fr. Spencer, Okla./Midwest City HS 

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60 Patrick Myrick DB 6-3 200 Fr. Greenville, N.C./Fork Union Military Academy 

61 LaMarcus Betts SS 6-0 208 Fr. Memphis, Tenn./Melrose HS 

62 Andy Kavanaugh*** OL 6-3 294 Sr. Lohrville, Iowa/Southern Cal HS 

63 Zack Puetz OL 6-3 265 Fr. Garden Plain, Kan./Garden Plain HS 

64 Graham Thurber OL 6-2 235 Fr. Lincoln, Neb./Lincoln East HS 

65 Brian Folkerts OL 6-4 260 Fr. Florissant, Mo./Hazelwood Central HS 

66 Andrew Lichter TE 6-1 220 Fr. Topeka, Kan/Seaman HS 

67 Ty Lewis* OL 6-2 283 So. Denver, Colo./Jefferson Academy 

68 Devin Knox TE 6-1 220 Fr. Minneapolis, Kan./Minneapolis, HS 

69 Travis Mosby WR 6-0 175 Fr. Lee’s Summit, Mo./Lee’s Summit HS 

70 Chris Rebant LB 6-0 215 Fr. Sabetha, Kan./Sabetha HS 

71 Jake Cervantes DT 6-1 270 Fr. Lincoln, Neb./Lincoln Northeast HS 

72 Bill Boyer* OL 6-4 305 So. Lakewood, Colo./Green Mountain HS 

74 David Demars* OL 6-4 275 So. St. Marys, Kan./St. Marys HS 

75 Ian Vistine* OL 6-6 295 So. Blue Springs, Mo./Blue Springs HS 

76 Jacob Schierbaum TE 6-7 225 Fr. Bonner Springs, Mo./Basehor-Linwood HS 

77 Ben Bianchino** OL 6-5 270 Jr. Overland Park, Kan./Blue Valley West HS 

78 Ian Williams DT 6-2 290 RS-Fr. Raytown, Mo./Raytown South HS 

80 Mitch Birt*** DE 6-2 255 Sr. Omaha, Neb./Millard North HS 

82 Joe Hastings* WR 6-0 185 Jr. Wichita, Kan./Bishop Carroll HS 

83 Paul Abron WR 6-0 190 Jr. Kansas City, Mo./Wyandotte HS 

84 Brody Schuler* WR 5-10 185 So. Topeka, Kan./Hayden HS 

85 Trent Stepps* WR 5-10 190 Sr. Fort Scott, Kan./Coffeyville CC 

86 Blake Kasselman WR 6-5 195 So. Bonner Springs, Kan./Bonner Springs HS 

87 Cameron Knox TE 6-2 255 So. Minneapolis, Kan./Minneapolis HS 

88 Ryan Mertz WR 6-7 210 RS-Fr. St. Charles, Mo./Francis Howell Central HS 

89 John Blessington TE 6-4 231 RS-Fr. Auburn, Iowa/Southern Cal HS 

90 Eric Lawrence*** DE 6-2 255 Sr. Belleglade, Fla./Glades Central Comm. HS 

91 Dakota Palan-Johnson DE 6-2 210 RS-Fr. Denver, Colo./Arapahoe HS 

92 Josh Copp DE 6-4 210 Fr. Louisburg, Kan./Blue Valley West HS 

93 Vinnie Vasquez LB 5-11 215 Jr. Barquisimeto, Venezuela/Coffeyville CC/Colegio San Pedro 

94 Byron Smith DL 6-2 320 Sr. Bryan, Texas/Kilgore CC 

95 Martell Underwood DL 6-2 285 Sr. Vallejo, Calif./Sacramento City/Jesse Bethel HS 

96 Brandon Jackson** DE 6-2 295 Jr. Kansas City, Mo./Liberty HS 

97 Cory Walker DE 6-3 205 RS-Fr. Paola, Kan./Paola HS 

98 Victor Butler DL 6-2 310 RS-Fr. Leavenworth, Kan./Leavenworth HS 

99 Brandon Miller DE 6-4 255 Fr. Rossville, Kan./Rossville HS 

Travis Hubbel LB 5-11 210 RS-Fr. Bonner Springs, Kan./Bonner Springs HS 

Jon Clark SS 6-2 190 Fr. St. Peters, Mo./Francis Howell Central HS 

Steven Dudley DB 6-0 170 Fr. Parkville, Mo./Park Hill South HS 

Carlos Gallegos WR 6-0 185 Fr. Royse City, Texas/Royse City HS 

Eddrick Wiggins DB 6-0 175 Fr. Lubbock, Texas/Frenship HS 

Tyler Hill DB 6-0 186 Fr. Lee’s Summit, Mo./Lee’s Summit HS 

AS OF JULY 5th 

77 Ben Bianchino BEAN-kee-no 

71 Jake Cervantes Sir-vahn-tays 

31 Kyler Connell Kah-nell 

12 Pierre Desir Deh-sear 

56 Naseri Eteuini EE-two-ee-nee 

52 D.J. Frommoethelydo Fro-mo-thee-lie-do 

38 Ryan Geist Guy-st 

57 Grant Hajek Hi-jeck 

46 Brad Haug How-g 

14 Cameron Kasel Castle 

Pronunciation Guide 

35 Kaleb Koch Cook 

37 Michael Krajicek Cry-check 

40 Ben Muir Mur 

9 Dane Simoneau Sim-a-no 

54 Skyler Suther Soo-ther 

16 Michael Wilhoite Will-hoy-te 

Coaching Staff 

Craig SCHURIG 

David TRUPP 

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67 Ty Lewis OL 

66 Andrew Lichter TE 

41 Zach Livingston LB 

22 Terrence Lowe RB 

25 Dominic Martin FS 

24 Marcus Mau WR 

88 Ryan Mertz WR 

99 Brandon Miller DE 

59 Vershon Moore RB 

69 Travis Mosby WR 

21 Jamar Mosley RB 

40 Ben Muir DE 

60 Patrick Myrick DB 

91 Dakota Palan-Johnson DE 

6 Marty Pfannenstiel FS 

7 Drameagon Powers WR 

63 Zack Puetz OL 

70 Chris Rebant LB 

58 Jake Righter LB 

17 Bruce Ringwood LB 

51 Nick Schauman FS 

76 Jacob Schierbaum TE 

44 Greg Schoenberg LB 

50 Alan Schoonover LB 

42 Luke Schuckman LB 

84 Brody Schuler WR 

27 Marcus Shanahan FS 

9 Dane Simoneau QB 

94 Byron Smith DL 

85 Trent Stepps WR 

54 Skyler Suther OL 

26 Jahmil Taylor LB 

53 Thadd Taylor OL 

64 Graham Thurber OL 

28 Josh Torrez RB 

45 Justin Torrez FS 

4 Ray Trice LB 

95 Martell Underwood DL 

93 Vinnie Vasquez LB 

75 Ian Vistine OL 

18 Brandon Walker RB 

97 Cory Walker DE 

43 Zach Watkins LB 

34 Lincoln White LB 

Eddrick Wiggins DB 

16 Michael Wilhoite LB 

78 Ian Williams DT 

20 Austin Wingerson RB 

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preseason personnel chart 


Offense 

Quarterback 

11 Jake Iverson 6-5, 210, So. 

14 Cameron Kasel 6-1, 205, RS-Fr. 

9 Dane Simeneau 6-3, 190, RS-Fr. 

Running Back 

18 Brandon Walker 6-1, 215, Sr. 

22 Terrance Lowe 5-8, 180, So. 

2 Justin Cooper 5-11, 200, RS-Fr. 

Fullback 

46 Brad Haug 5-10, 224, So. 

28 Josh Torrez 6-0, 215, So. 

48 Nathan Gaswick 6-1, 200, Jr. 

Wide Receiver (X) 

7 Drameagon Powers 6-3, 205, Jr. 

82 Joe Hastings 6-0, 185, Jr. 

1 Lloyd Bias 6-1, 170, So. 

Wide Receiver (Z) 

8 Brad Cole 6-3, 205, Jr. 

85 Trent Stepps 5-10, 190, Sr. 

84 Brody Schuler 5-10, 185, So. 

Tight End (Y) 

87 Cameron Knox 6-2, 255, So. 

88 Ryan Mertz 6-7, 210, RS-Fr. 

30 Seth Homolka 6-1, 220, So. 

Left Tackle 

77 Ben Bianchino 6-5, 270, Jr. 

73 Bill Boyer 6-4, 305, So. 

Left Guard 

67 Ty Lewis 6-2, 283, So. 

53 Thadd Taylor 6-3, 275, So. 

Center 

57 Grant Hajek 6-2, 275, Jr. 

53 Thadd Taylor 6-3, 275, So. 

Right Guard 

62 Andy Kavanaugh 6-3, 294, Sr. 

74 David Demars 6-4, 275, So. 

RIght Tackle 

56 Naseri Eteuini 6-5, 310, Jr. 

75 Ian Vistine 6-6, 295, So. 

Special Teams 

Punter 

49 Austin Hills 6-2, 225, So. 

Placekicker/Kickoffs 

47 Andrew Knight 5-8, 160, So. 

33 Garrett Cummings 6-0, 235, Fr. 

Holder 

85 Trent Stepps 5-10, 190, Sr. 

19 Casey Curran 5-10, 185, So. 

Short Snapper (field goal attempts) 

43 Zach Watkins 6-0, 230, Jr. 

Note: Depth chart as of July 1 

Defense 

Defensive End 

80 Mitch Birt 6-2, 255, Sr. 

91 Dakota Palan-Johnson 6-2, 210, RS-Fr. 

Defensive Tackle 

96 Brandon Jackson 6-2, 295, So. 

98 Victor Butler 6-2, 310, RS-Fr. 

94 Byron Smith 6-2, 310, Sr. 


52 D.J. Frommothelydo 6-2, 265, Sr. 

95 Martell Underwood 6-2, 285, Sr. 

78 Ian Williams 6-2, 290, RS-Fr. 

Defensive End 

90 Eric Lawrence 6-2, 255, Sr. 

40 Ben Muir 6-2, 250, Jr. 

97 Cory Walker 6-3, 205, RS-Fr. 

Outside Linebacker 

4 Ray Trice 6-1, 195, So. 

6 Marty Pfannenstiel 6-2, 195, So. 

Inside Linebacker 

17 Bruce Ringwood 6-0, 227, Sr. 

37 Michael Krajicek 6-0, 220, Jr. 

Inside Linebacker 


26 Jahmil Taylor 6-1, 205, RS-Fr. 

Outside Linebacker 

16 Michael Wilhoite 6-2, 215, Jr. 

58 Jake Righter 6-0, 180, Sr. 

Right Cornerback 

29 Jake Forck 6-0, 181, Sr. 

10 Alex Harbison 6-0, 180, Jr. 

3 Terry Grimmett 6-0, 190, RS-Fr. 

Left Cornerback 

15 Xavier Beckford 5-11, 185, Sr. 

23 Freddie Lavan 5-9, 180, RS-Fr. 

12 Pierre Desir 6-2, 178, Fr. 

Free Safety 


27 Marcus Shanahan 6-1, 192, Jr. 

Long Snapper (punts) 


Punt Returners (not in order) 


6 Marty Pfannenstiel 6-2, 195, So. 

Kickoff Returners (not in order) 

22 Terrance Lowe 5-8, 180, So 

18 Brandon Walker 6-1, 215, Sr. 

1 Lloyd Bias 6-1, 170, So. 

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True Freshmen 

Offense 

5 Jared Brill QB 6-1, 175 

54 Skyler Suther OL 6-2, 295 

55 Steve Dieckhaus OL 6-2, 265 

59 Vershon Moore RB 5-9, 180 

63 Zack Puetz OL 6-3, 265 

64 Graham Thurber OL 6-2, 235 

65 Brian Folkerts OL 6-4, 260 

66 Andrew Lichter TE 6-1, 220 

68 Devin Knox TE 6-1, 220 

69 Travis Mosby WR 6-0, 175 

76 Jacob Schierbaum TE 6-7, 225 

Carlos Gallegos WR 6-0, 185 

Defense 

12 Pierre Desir DB 6-2, 178 

32 Payton Iverson LB 6-3, 200 

35 Kaleb Koch FS 6-0, 200 

36 Michael Hollins LB 5-11, 190 

60 Patrick Myrick DB 6-3, 200 

61 LaMarcus Betts SS 6-0, 208 

70 Tyler Hill DB 6-0, 186 

70 Chris Rebant LB 6-0, 215 

71 Jake Cervantes DT 6-1, 270 

92 Josh Copp DE 6-4, 210 

99 Brandon Miller DE 6-4, 255 

Eddrick Wiggins DB 6-0, 175 

Steven Dudley DB 6-0, 170 

Jon Clark SS 6-2, 190 

Specialists 

33 Garrett Cummings PK 6-0, 235 

Transfers 

Seniors 

94 Byron Smith DL 6-2, 320 

Juniors 

10 Alex Harbison DB 6-0, 180 

39 Justin Fowler WR 5-9, 165 

56 Naseri Eteuini OL 6-5, 310 

Sophomores 

13 Cassidy Doneff WR 6-0, 183 

Pronunciation Guide 

77 Ben Bianchino BEAN-kee-no 

71 Jake Cervantes Sir-vahn-tays 

31 Kyler Connell Kah-nell 

12 Pierre Desir Deh-sear 

56 Naseri Eteuini EE-two-ee-nee 

52 D.J. Frommoethelydo Fro-mo-thee-lie-do 

38 Ryan Geist Guy-st 

57 Grant Hajek Hi-jeck 

46 Brad Haug How-g 

14 Cameron Kasel Castle 

35 Kaleb Koch Cook 

37 Michael Krajicek Cry-check 

40 Ben Muir Mur 

9 Dane Simoneau Sim-a-no 

54 Skyler Suther Soo-ther 

16 Michael Wilhoite Will-hoy-te 

Coaching Staff 

Craig SCHURIG 

David TRUPP 

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2008 season preview 

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A mix of youth, 

experience in ’08 

Washburn will have combination of 

veterans and youth for upcoming season 

Coming off their fourth winning season in a row, something which has not been 

accomplished at Washburn in more than 100 years, the Ichabods find themselves entering 

the 2008 season with a solid mixture of returning lettermen and youthful depth 

with 43 returning lettermen and 17 starters from an 8-4 team from one year ago which 

reached the NCAA Playoffs. 

In 2008, the Ichabods will embark on a schedule which features a Football Sub- 

Championships Series opponent in Missouri State after taking on Colorado Mines to 

open the season before beginning the MIAA slate on Sept. 13 at Fort Hays State. 

The Drive for Five 

It has been more than 100 years since the 

Ichabod football program has rolled off five 

straight seasons of winning football. Since 

Craig Schurig took over the program prior 

to the 2002 season, the Ichabods have gone 

40-29 with two NCAA Playoff appearances 

and the 2005 MIAA title. The Ichabods 

have not had five straight winning seasons 

since the 1903 to 1907 seasons. 

“We feel our program is to the point 

where we can continue to build on success 

from the previous seasons with outstanding 

veteran players and the influx of new 

talent,” Schurig said. “Winning creates 

winning and that is what our coaching staff 

and players have been striving for is to continue 

to improve each season.” 

The Ichabods reached the NCAA Playoffs 

for the second time in the last three 

seasons falling at West Texas A&M. 

This season the Ichabods are slated to 

return 43 lettermen in fall camp along with 

17 starters. Add to the mix of back-to-back 

top-flight recruiting classes the competition 

for playing time is as strong as it has 

been at Washburn. 

“We are going to have a great fall camp,” 

Schurig said. “We have a good core group 

of returners, but they are going to be pushed 

by some of the new players for playing time 

this season.” 

The Offense 

The Ichabods return seven starters on offense 

from last season and one more who 

returns after missing the 2007 season with 

an injury. 

“We really feel this could be one of the 

best offenses we’ve had in six seasons.” 

Schurig said. “We really want to keep an 

uptempo offense and control the ball and 

clock keeping the opponent’s defense on 

the field.” 

Quarterback 

Who’s Back: Sophomore quarterback 

Jake Iverson is the only one of the 

four quarterbacks on the roster who have 

game experience. The other two are redshirt 

freshmen Cameron Kasel and Dane Simoneau 

who will compete for time as Iverson 

enters fall camp with the starting nod. 

Iverson completed two of six passes while 

playing understudy to Washburn’s all-time 

passing leader Jordan Brill. 

Who’s New: The last name isn’t new 

but the first is as Jared Brill joins the Ichabods 

this fall after watching his brother rewrite 

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Brandon Walker 

Zach Watkins 

Bruce Ringwood 

Eric Lawrence 

Grant Hajek 

the Ichabods to two NCAA Playoffs and the 2005 MIAA title. 

Notable: Iverson is aiming to become the first sophomore quarterback 

to start the season under center since Jordan Brill did in 

2005. 

Quotable: “Our quarterbacks worked hard in the spring and 

each of them push the others,” Schurig said. “As a coaching staff we 

are confident in Jake, Cameron or Dane leading the offense.” 

Running Back 

Who’s Back: Senior Brandon Walker rushed for 760 yards en 

route to MIAA second team honors as well as the Ichabods’ Offensive 

Player of the Year in 2007. Also back is sophomore Terrance 

Lowe who rushed for 177 yards in the regular season final against 

Southwest Baptist last year. 

Who’s New: After redshirting in 2007, Justin Cooper will also 

push for carries this season. 

Notable: Brandon Walker, has played wide receiver, quarterback 

and running back at Washburn averaged 17.1 yards per reception 

last season with 23 catches and three touchdowns. 

Quotable: “We have depth at running back,” Schurig said. “With 

the quality of running backs we have we need to run hard and we 

plan to rotate Brandon, Terrance and Justin throughout the season 

to keep everyone fresh. We also want to get more production out of 

our fullbacks.” 

Quotable: “Our tight ends are used for more than just pass receptions,” 

Schurig said. “We use them in our blocking schemes and 

split them out as wide receivers too. We are always looking for ways 

to utilize their skills to help the team.” 

Offensive Line 

Who’s Back: Going from the most experienced player groupings 

on offense last season, the Ichabod offensive line for 2008 is 

the youngest group this season. With only one senior listed in the 

personnel chart in Andy Kavanaugh, the offensive line will have to 

quickly gel entering the season. Junior center Grant Hajek returns 

after starting all 12 games last season. Sophomore Ty Lewis returns 

at left guard after playing in six games last season. Fellow sophomore 

Thadd Taylor played both center and guard during spring ball 

and making the switch from the defensive to the offensive line is 

junior Ben Bianchino. Bianchino started 11 games on the defensive 

line in 2007. 

Notable: The Ichabod offensive line has produced a 1,000-yard 

rusher in five of the six seasons under offensive coordinator and offensive 

line coach Brian Miller. 

Quotable: “We have some talent returning this season on the 

offensive line,” Schurig said. “But there is a possibility of someone 

coming in and taking playing time from one of the returning players. 

This group will compete throughout fall camp for playing time.” 


Wide Receivers 

Who’s Back: The Ichabods will have six receivers on the personnel 

chart who saw action last season. Juniors Brad Cole and 

Drameagon Powers are listed as starters entering the fall and they 

will be rotated with senior Trent Stepps and junior Joe Hastings 

along with sophomores Brody Schuler and Lloyd Bias. 

Notable: The Ichabods return seven of the eight receivers who 

caught passes last season. 

Quotable: “This is as deep as we have been at receiver in a while,” 

Schurig said. “This group will provide big-play potential and consistent 

clutch play for our offense. 

Tight End 

Who’s Back: Sophomore Cameron Knox is the only tight end 

who saw action last year. Ryan Mertz, a 6-7, 210 pound tight end, 

is a converted wide receiver who will provide a big target on vertical 

and over the middle routes for the Ichabods. Sophomore Seth Homolka 

is a strong blocker as a converted fullback who will be used in 

the passing game and as a blocker in the run schemes. 

Notable: Tight end position players caught nine passes for the 

Ichabods last season for 142 yards. 

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The Defense 

Last season, the Ichabods led the MIAA in turnover margin 

creating a league-high 39 turnovers with a school-record tying 23 

interceptions. 

“Our defense has talent, experience and depth,” Schurig said. 

“Our front seven from the defensive line and linebackers from top 

to bottom are as good as any other in the conference.” 

Defensive Line 

Who’s Back: Three of the four starters on the defensive line are 

seniors with Mitch Birt and Eric Lawrence at the ends and D.J. 

Frommothelydo at a tackle. At the other tackle is junior Brandon 

Jackson. Lawrence had a team-high 14.5 tackles for loss with 5.5 

sacks having started 34 games at Washburn. Birt has recorded 62 

tackles at Washburn and Frommothelydo emerged as a run-stopper 

last season. Also looking for time in the rotation will be senior Martell 

Underwood, junior Ben Muir and redshirt freshmen Dakota 

Palan-Johnson, Victor Butler and Cory Walker. 

Who’s New: Senior Byron Smith, a transfer who started three 

games at Arizona as the No. 5 ranked junior college defensive lineman 

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Notable: The Ichabod returning defensive linemen have 51 

combined starts entering this season. 

Quotable: “Our depth on the defensive line in returning starters 

and back ups will be a positive for us and the new players we have 

will have an impact immediately for us,” Schurig said. 

Linebackers 

Who’s Back: Simply put: everyone. Of the top eight listed on 

the Ichabod personnel chart, seven played at least 10 games last season 

listing two seniors in Bruce Ringwood and Jake Righter. A 2008 

Lindy’s Magazine preseason All-American pick in Zach Watkins 

led the Ichabods and the MIAA in tackles last season with 143 including 

64 solo stops. Ringwood recorded 88 tackles while starting 

10 of 12 games. At the outside linebackers position, junior Michael 

Wilhoite returns to one spot while sophomore Ray Trice slides into 

the other after playing in all 12 games last season. Wilhoite had 58 

tackles with three interceptions including one returned for a touchdown 

in the NCAA Playoff game and Trice recorded 31 tackles 

with 5.5 for loss playing in all 12 games. Making the move up from 

free safety to outside linebacker is Marty Pfannenstiel who played 

in 11 games as a true freshman with five tackles. 

Who’s New: Jahmil Taylor, a 6-1, 205 redshirt freshman who 

will push for time in the rotation following a great spring camp 

along with Righter who played on special teams primarily in 2007. 

Notable: A linebacker has led the Ichabods in tackles five of 

the six seasons under defensive coordinator Chris Brown and the 

Ichabods’ 4-4 system. The lone year someone other than a linebacker 

led the team in stops was in 2002 when a free safety led the team 

in tackles. 

Quotable: “This defense is built for linebackers,” Schurig said. 

“We expect continued success out of our group this season and look 

for them to improve on last season’s outstanding year as this could 

be the best overall group we’ve had.” 

Defensive Secondary 

Who’s Back: Xavier Beckford who started six games playing in 

10 last season will help to anchor the cornerbacks. Beckford had 20 

tackles and two interceptions. At the other corner shows Jake Forck 

who played in 11 games last season. At free safety is sophomore 

Casey Curran who played in eight games as a freshman is listed as 

the starter entering camp, but he will be pushed by junior Marcus 

Shanahan who saw action in nine games. 

Who’s New: Junior transfer Alex Harbison will push for playing 

time after joining the Ichabods from Diablo Valley where he had 

four interceptions in two seasons. Redshirt freshman Terry Grimmett, 

a converted wide receiver and Freddie Lavan will push the 

starters for playing time as will true freshman Pierre Desir, who is 

Michael Wilhoite 

Ben Bianchino 

Mitch Birt 

the only freshman listed on the depth chart entering fall camp. 

Notable: Last season, Ichabod defensive backs recorded 14 of 

the 23 interceptions for Washburn. 

Quotable: “We’re confident in our defensive backs to be able to 

shutdown our opponent’s best receivers each week,” Schurig said. 

“They are fast and physical on the outside and our free safeties have 

good anticipation in their coverages.” 

Special Teams 

Who’s Back: Sophomore placekicker Andrew Knight is the 

only returning kicker for the Ichabods this season. Knight hit 32 of 

34 point after touchdown attempts. Fellow sophomore Austin Hills 

is slated to handle the punting duties and will look to continue last 

season’s success as the Ichabods led the nation in opponent punt 

return net yardage. In the kick return game, Terrance Lowe, Brandon 

Walker and Lloyd Bias all returned kicks and Casey Curran 

solidified himself as the team’s punt returner after averaging 10.8 

yards per return. 

Who’s New: True freshman Garrett Cummings will push for 

the kickoff and placekicking duties. Normally an incoming placekicker 

has to adjust to a one-inch kicking tee for college football 

instead of the two-inch tee which is used in high school, but Cummings 

spent his senior season at Silver Lake kicking from the college 

regulation tee. 

Notable: The Ichabods led the MIAA in net punting with a 

38.2 average. 

Quotable: “Our return teams will be solid as always and we 

are looking for more consistent production from our kicking game 

when called upon,” Schurig said. 

The MIAA 

This season, the Ichabods will face a new MIAA opponent in 

Nebraska-Omaha in the regular season finale on Nov. 8 in Yager 

Stadium. The Mavericks are joining the MIAA and taking the place 

of Southwest Baptist in the football schedule while the Bearcats 

will play as an independent NCAA Division II member this season. 

SBU will still compete as an MIAA school in the other sports the 

school sponsors. 

The Mavericks are rejoining a conference set up much like the 

Central States Intercollegiate Athletic Conference when fellow 

MIAA schools Washburn, Pittsburg State, Missouri Southern, 

Missouri Western, Fort Hays State and Emporia State made up 

much of the CSIC. 

However in football, the Ichabods have not played the Mavericks, 

who went 10-1 last season falling in the second round of the NCAA 

Playoffs after receiving a first round bye, since the 1973 season when 

the Ichabods fell 13-7 on Sept. 29. 

Casey Curran 

Xavier Beckford 



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2008 Washburn FOOTBALL SCHEDULE NOTES 

Day, Date Opponent time/Result Series Notes 

Thurs., Aug. 28 Colorado Mines 7 p.m. WU leads 11-4 WU has won three straight over Orediggers 

Thurs., Sept. 4 at Missouri State 7 p.m. MSU leads 4-2-1 Have not met since 1992 season 

Sat., Sept. 13 *at Fort Hays State 7 p.m. WU leads 37-22-3 WU has three straight wins over Tigers 

Sat., Sept. 20 *at Central Missouri 1:30 p.m. UCM leads 20-17-2 WU looking for second straight win in Warrensburg 

Sat., Sept. 27 *Missouri Western 1 p.m. MWSU leads 19-15-2 WU has won the last three of four meetings 

Sat., Oct. 4 *at Missouri Southern 2 p.m. MSSU leads 20-17-1 WU looking for sixth straight win over Lions 

Sat., Oct. 11 *Emporia State 1 p.m. ESU leads 51-47-6 WU has won five of the last six games played 

Sat., Oct. 18 *at Truman State 2 p.m. TSU leads 18-7 WU scored 71 points in win in 2007 

Sat., Oct. 25 *Northwest Missouri 1 p.m. NWMSU leads 22-6 Last four games average margin is 4.5 points 

Sat., Nov. 1 *at Pittsburg State 2 p.m. PSU leads 59-20-1 WU has won two of the last three games played 

Sat., Nov. 8 *Nebraska-Omaha 1 p.m. UNO leads 13-14-1 First meeting since 9/29/73 in Topeka 

MIAA Standings, NCAA Playoff appearances since 2002 when Craig Schurig arrived at Washburn 

MIaa overall NCAA Playoffs MIAA Titles($) Mineral Water Bowl Bids 

School Record Record (last appearance) (last title) (last appearance - record) 

NWMSU 48-5 (.906) 68-13 (.840) 5 (2007) 4 (2007) 

PSU 41-12 (.773) 59-16 (.787) 3 (2005) 2 (2004) 1 (2006) — 1-0 

UCM 34-19 (.642) 45-21 (.682) 1 (2002) 1 (2003) 

MWSU 34-19 (.642) 47-23 (.671) 1 (2006) 1 (2003) 3 (2007) — 3-0 

WU 32-21 (.604) 40-29 (.580) 2 (2007) 1 (2005) 1 (2005) — 1-0 

ESU 23-30 (.434) 33-34 (.492) 1 (2003) 1 (2003) 1 (2002) — 1-0 

TSU 20-33 (.377) 26-40 (.394) 

MSSU 17-36 (.321) 25-40 (.384) 

#FHSU 3-15 (.167) 5-17 (.227) 

SBU 7-46 (.132) 12-54 (.181) 

##UMR 2-25 (.080) 3-30 (.091) 

#Joined MIAA before 2005 season 

##Left MIAA after 2004 season 

$Shared titles included 


Returning Offensive Starters 

7 Drameagon Powers WR 6-3 210 Jr. 

8 Brad Cole WR 6-3 205 Jr. 

18 Brandon Walker RB 6-1 215 Sr. 

46 Brad Haug# FB 5-10 224 Jr. 

57 Grant Hajek OL 6-2 275 Jr. 

77 Ben Bianchino## OL 6-5 270 Jr. 

62 Andy Kavanaugh OL 6-3 294 Sr. 

87 Cameron Knox TE 6-2 255 So. 

#missed entire 2007 season with knee injury 

##started 11 games on defensive line in 2007 

Returning Defensive Starters 

15 Xavier Becford DB 5-11 185 Sr. 

16 Michael Wilhoite LB 6-2 215 Jr. 

17 Bruce Ringwood LB 6-0 227 Sr. 

37 Michael Krajicek LB 6-0 220 Jr. 

43 Zach Watkins LB 6-0 230 Jr. 

90 Eric Lawrence DE 6-2 255 Sr. 

80 Mitch Birt DE 6-2 255 Sr. 

96 Brandon Jackson DT 6-2 295 Jr. 

Special Returning Starters 

47 Andrew Knight PK/P 5-8 160 So. 

Top Three Returning Statistical Leaders 

Rushing GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G 

Walker,Brandon 12 157 832 72 760 4.8 10 70 63.3 

Lowe,Terrence 12 65 436 7 429 6.6 1 73 35.8 

Cole,Brad 12 1 18 0 18 18.0 0 18 1.5 

PASSING G Effic Att-Cmp-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G 

Iverson,Jake 4 55.73 2-6-0 33.3 16 0 9 4.0 

Walker,Brandon 12 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 

RECEIVING G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G 

Walker,Brandon 12 23 394 17.1 3 58 32.8 

Powers,Drameagon 11 16 259 16.2 5 44 23.5 

Cole,Brad 12 11 190 17.3 1 45 15.8 

Top Three Returning Defensive Statistical Leaders 

GP-GS UT AT TT TFL Sacks Int-Yds PD QBH FR-Yds FF BLK Saf 

Watkins,Zach 12-12 64 79 143 6.5-19 1.5-12 2-29 4 . 3-0 2 . . 

Ringwood,Bruce 12-10 52 33 85 9.5-31 3.0-21 1--1 6 . 2-0 1 . . 

Wilhoite,Michael 12-12 33 25 58 2.0-4 . 3-40 3 . 2-0 1 . . 

Squad Notes 

Final National Rankings: 

Lettermen Returning: 

Lettermen Lost: 

Position Starters Returning: 

Position Starters Lost: 

21st D2football.com/24th in AFCA 

43 (14 Off / 26 Def / 3 Spec.) 

22 (12 Off / 7 Def / 3 Spec.) 

12 (6 Off / 6 Def / 1 Spec.) 

12 (5 Off / 5 Def / 1 Spec.) 

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2008 Ichabod Profiles 

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Paul 

Abron 

Wide Receiver 

Kansas City, Kan. 

Wyandotte 

High School 

6-0 • 190 • Junior 

At Washburn: Joined the Ichabods in the spring 2007 … will look for 

time on special teams and in the wide receiver rotation. 

In 2007: Appeared in the Truman game on Oct. 20 at a wideout. 

Background: Named baseball team MVP and captain his junior and 

senior seasons … led team in RBI, batting average, stolen bases and 

walks. 

Personal: Born March 7, 1987 … son of Eveylyn Abron … majoring 

in mass media. 

Rushing No. Yds Avg TD Long Rec Yds Avg TD Long 

2007 0 0 0.0 0 - 0 0 0.0 0 - 

Totals 0 0 0.0 0 - 0 0 0.0 0 - 

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Xavier 

Beckford 

Defensive Back 

Lauder Hill, Fla. 

Boyd Anderson 

High School 

5-11 • 185 • Senior 

At Washburn: Enters the fall as the starting left cornerback … has 

recorded 38 career tackles with two interceptions in 22 career games. 

In 2007: Played in 10 games while starting the final six games at corner 

back where he picked off two passes and recorded 17 solo stops and 

three assisted tackles with six pass break ups … had a career-high seven 

tackles (five solo) against West Texas A&M in the NCAA playoff game 

… one interception came against Truman and his second one was against 

Pittsburg State midway through the fourth quarter to squash a Gorilla 

scoring threat. 


Paul Abron, Xavier Beckford, Ben Bianchino 13 

Lloyd Bias, Mitch Birt 14 

John Blessington, Bill Boyer, Victor Butler, Brad Cole 15 

Kyler Connell, Justin Cooper, Casey Curran, David Demars 16 

Naseri Eteuini, Jake Forck, Justin Fowler, D.J. Frommothelydo 17 

Nathan Gaswick, Ryan Geist, Terry Grimmett, Grant Hajek 18 

Joe Hastings, Brad Haug, Austin Hills, Seth Homolka, Travis Hubbel 19 

Jake Iverson, Brandon Jackson, Cameron Kasel 20 

Blake Kasselman, Andy Kavanaugh, Andrew Knight 21 

Cameron Knox, Kaleb Koch, Michael Krajicek 22 

Freddie Lavan, Eric Lawrence, Ty Lewis 23 

Zach Livingston, Terrence Lowe, Dominic Martin, Marcus Mau 24 

Ryan Mertz, Jamar Mosley, Ben Muir, Dakota Palan-Johnson, Marty 

Pfannenstiel 25 

Drameagon Powers, Jake Righter, Bruce Ringwood 26 

Nich Schamaun, Alan Schoonover 27 

Luke Schuckman, Brody Schuler, Marcus Shanahan, Dane Simoneau 28 

Byron Smith, Trent Stepps, Jahmil Taylor, Thadd Taylor, Josh Torrez 29 

Justin Torrez, Ray Trice, Martell Underwood, Vinnie Vasquez 30 

Ian Vistine, Brandon Walker, Cory Walker 31 

Zach Watkins, Lincoln White 32 

Michael Wilhoite, Ian Williams, Austin Wingerson 33 

Ichabod Newcomers 34-37 

In 2005: Played in 12 games 

recording 12 solo tackles and six 

assisted tackles with a half tackle 

for loss and two pass break ups. 

In 2004: Sat out the season as a 

redshirt. 

Background: Was named second 

team All-Broward County 

on special 

teams as a senior. 

Personal: Born on Aug. 12, 1985 

… son of Sonya Reed … undecided 

on major. 

Tackles UT AT Tot PBU TFL S/YL FF FR INT 

2005 12 6 18 2 0.5/1 0.0/0 0 0 0 

2007 17 3 20 6 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0 2 

Totals 29 9 38 8 0.5/1 0.0/0 0 0 2 

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Ben 

Bianchino 

Offensive Tackle 

Overland Park, Kan. 

Blue Valley West 

High School 

6-5 • 270 • Junior 

At Washburn: Making the switch from the defensive line to the offensive 

line to start his junior season … listed as the starting left tackle 

entering fall camp. 

In 2007: Played in all 12 games making 11 starts at defensive end and 

tackle for the Ichabods tallying 15 solo tackles with 16 assisted tackles … 

recorded three tackles for loss and a half sack … blocked two kicks during 

the season … had a career-high six tackles against Fort Hays State, 

Truman and Southwest Baptist … named Ichabod defensive lineman of 

the week following the Fort Hays State game … a member of the MIAA 

Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll. 

In 2006: Saw action in six games recording four total tackles with two 

solo and two assisted stops … also recorded a sack against Fort Hays 

State for eight yards. 



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In 2005: Sat out the 

season as a redshirt. 

Background: Selected 

honorable mention allleague 

defensive line as 

a junior … first team 

all-league as a senior … 

second team all-Johnson 

County defensive line 

as a senior … all-Sun 

County defensive lineman 

as a senior … named 

Blue Valley’s Defensive 

MVP as a senior … allleague 

scholar athlete as 

a junior and senior … 

participated in Mo-Kan 

all-Star game. 

Personal: Born on Jan. 

22, 1987 … son of Bernie 

and Marilyn Bianchino 

… majoring in finance 

… father played football at Washburn from 1966 to 1970. 


2006 2 2 4 0 1.5/8 1.0/8 0 0 0 

2007 15 16 31 0 3.0/9 0.5/1 0 0 0 

Totals 17 18 35 0 4.5/17 1.5/9 0 0 0 

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Lloyd 

Bias 

Wide Receiver 

Aurora, Colo. 

Grandview 

High School 

6-1 • 170 • Sophomore 

At Washburn: Played in 

all 12 games as a true freshman 

… will look for time in 

the receiver rotation and on 

special teams. 

In 2007: Played in all 12 

games primarily at wide 

receiver but did have two 

kickoff returns for 20 yards 

… had six receptions for 

87 yards with a career-long 

28 yard reception coming 

against Truman … averaged 

14.5 yards per reception. 

Background: Recorded 30 

receptions for 396 yards and 

six touchdowns as a senior 

earning all-state honorable 

mention honors … also had 22 rushes for 189 yards and two touchdowns 

… named first team all-league and all-state in track and field. 

Personal: Born Jan. 18, 1989 … son of Larry and Kathye Bias … undecided 

on major … brother LaRoy played wide receiver at Kansas State 

from 1999-2003 … cousin of the late Len Bias, second round 1986 NBA 

draft pick out of Maryland by the Boston Celtics. 


2007 0 0 0.0 0 - 6 87 14.5 0 28 

Totals 0 0 0.0 0 - 6 87 14.5 0 28 

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Mitch 

Birt 

Defensive End 

Omaha, Neb. 

Millard North 

High School 

6-2 • 255 • Senior 

At Washburn: 

Returns to the 

defensive line and 

enters the fall as 

one of the starting 

defensive ends … 

has recorded 62 

tackles with eight 

for loss and two 

and a half sacks. 

In 2007: Made 

nine starts playing 

in all 12 games 

at defensive end 

making 15 solo 

tackles with nine 

assisted tackles … 

recorded two and 

one-half tackles 

for loss and a 

half sack with one 

pass break up … 

had a season-high 

six tackles against 

Fort Hays State while adding a pass break up … a member of the MIAA 


In 2006: Played in 10 games recording 11 solo tackles and 24 total with 

four tackles for loss, a sack and a pass break up … named to the MIAA 

Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll … recorded a career-high seven 

tackles with five solo stops at Truman. 

In 2005: Missed the entire season after suffering a knee injury in preseason 

camp receiving a medical redshirt. 

In 2004: Played in all 12 games starting eight recording 14 tackles and 

four tackles for loss … recorded a sack … scored a touchdown on a fumble 

recovery against Northwest Missouri. 

In 2003: Sat out the season as a redshirt. 

Background: Was named first team Nebraska super state, all-state, 

all-Nebraska, all-metro and all-district as a senior at Millard North at 

defensive end after lettering his junior and senior seasons. 

Personal: Born June 20, 1985 … son of Randall and Christine Birt … 

has already graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in biology 

… has now started graduate school. 


2004 6 8 14 0 3.0/12 1.0/3 0 1 0 

2005 sat out the season with a medical redshirt 

2006 11 13 24 1 2.5/13 1.0/1 0 0 0 

2007 15 9 24 1 2.5/4 0.5/3 0 0 0 

Totals 32 30 62 2 8.0/29 2.5/7 0 1 0


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John 

Blessington 

Tight End 

Auburn, Iowa 

Southern Cal 

High School 

6-4 • 231 • RS-Fr. 

At Washburn: Returns to the field after missing all of 2007 season and 

2008 spring ball after leg injury. 

In 2007: Sat out the season receiving a medical redshirt after suffering a 

broken leg in one of the final scrimmages before the break of fall camp. 

Background: A two-time all-district first team selection at both tight 

end and defensive end … earned first team all-state defensive end honors 

… played in the Iowa Shrine Bowl … named third team all-league in 

basketball and has recorded more than 1,000 points and holds the school 

record for rebounds. 

Personal: Born Nov. 29, 1988 … son of Gerry and Kay Blessington … 

majoring in history. 

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Bill 

Boyer 


Lakewood, Colo. 

Green Mountain 

High School 



Enters the fall 

as the No. 2 left 

tackle on the 

offensive line. 

In 2007: Played 

in two games during 

the season. 

In 2006: Sat out 

the season as a 

redshirt. 

Background: A 

SuperPrep all- 

Midlands performer 

… Rivals. 

com ranked him 

as the No. 24 overall 

prospect in the 

state of Colorado 

… a two-way 

starter on offense 

(right tackle) and 

defense (tackle), 

he earned first-team all-state (4A) honors by both the Denver Post and 

Rocky Mountain News as a senior while garnering first-team all-JeffCo 

League honors as junior and senior (he was second-team all-state as a 

junior) … he had 41 pancake blocks as a senior and had 25 as a junior … 

had 36 tackles as a senior and 32 as a junior, when he also had an interception 

… he played basketball through his sophomore year and also lettered 

in wrestling and track finishing third in the state in the discus and 10th 

in the state in the shot put as a junior. 

Personal: Born Feb. 15, 1988 … son of George and Holly Boyer … 

undecided on major. 

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Victor 

Butler 


Leavenworth, Kan. 

Leavenworth 

High School 

6-2 • 310 • RS-Fr. 

At Washburn: Enters the season as the No. 2 left tackle on the defensive 

line who will see time in the rotation. 

In 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt … named the work team defensive 

lineman of the week against Emporia State. 

Background: A two-time all-league selection on both offense and 

defense … also a state qualifier in track in discus and shot put … an allstate 

pick as a defensive lineman as a junior … in track he was an all-state 

and all-Sunflower League … honorable mention all-state and all-league 

pick as a senior … played in the Kansas City Metro Classic. 

Personal: Born Jan. 15, 1989 … son of Victor and Cynthia Butler … 

majoring in computer information systems. 

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Brad 

Cole 

Wide Receiver 

Kansas City, Mo. 

Northern Iowa/North 

High School 

6-3 • 205 • Junior 

At Washburn: Enters the fall as the starting “Z” wide receiver after starting 

12 games as a sophomore … will also see 

time on special teams in the return game and 

coverage units. 

In 2007: Started all 12 games at wide receiver 

recording 11 receptions for 190 yards and 

one touchdown which came against West 

Texas A&M in the NCAA Playoffs … his 

51 receiving yards against WTAM was a personal 

single-game high … also had 10 tackles 

on special teams with three solo stops and 

seven assisted tackles … had one rush of 18 

yards against Truman … averaged 17.3 yards 

per reception. 

In 2006: Played in nine games with 11 rushing 

attempts for 64 yards including a 23-yard 

run against Colorado Mines … had six solo 

tackles on special team coverage units … was a three-time special teams 

player of the week. 

Background: Redshirted his freshman season at Northern Iowa … 

recruited by Washburn out of high school … earned three letters each in 

basketball and football, two in track … rushed for a career school record 

3,189 yards and 25 touchdowns … was a 2004 all-conference, all-district 

and all-state tailback … also holds school record for rushing yards in 

a season with 2,011 and in a single game with 382 … the latter being 

the eighth best rushing game in state history … a two-time all-district 

sprinter, 2004 all-sectional sprinter. 

Personal: Born March 4, 1987 … son of Vicki Cole … majoring in law 

enforcement. 


2006 11 64 5.8 0 23 0 0 0.0 0 0 

2007 1 18 18.0 0 18 11 190 17.3 1 45 

Totals 12 82 6.8 0 23 11 190 17.3 1 45 



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Kyler 

Connell 

Linebacker 

Claflin, Kan. 

Claflin 

High School 

6-1 • 215 • RS-Fr. 

At Washburn: Will look for time on special teams and in linebacking 

rotation. 


Background: A three-time all-league selection at running back and linebacker 

… named to Hutchinson News Eight-man second team all-state 

squad … played in the eight-man all-star game … also an all-league pick 

in basketball as a senior … also qualified for the tennis tournament. 

Personal: Born Oct. 7, 1988 … son of Mark and Kim Connell … older 

brother Kipp played football at Washburn as well as brother in law Kip 

Kraisinger … sister Kandice played volleyball at Washburn. 

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Justin 

Cooper 

Running Back 

Denver, Colo. 

Overland 

High School 

5-11 • 200 • RS-Fr. 

At Washburn: Will see playing time in the running back rotation after 

sitting out his freshman season. 

In 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt … named the Ichabods’ work 

team offensive player of the week prior to the Missouri Western game. 

Background: Rushed for 867 yards on 107 attempts averaging 8.1 

yards per carry with nine touchdowns as a senior en route to first team 

all-league honors and second team all-state honors … also named team’s 

most valuable player … had eight receptions for 138 yards and a touchdown 

… as a junior he rushed for 673 yards and two touchdowns … as 

a senior on defense he recorded 66 tackles with 39 solo stops along with 

four sacks and one fumble recovery at outside linebacker. 

Personal: Born June 6, 1989 … son of Rhonda Hickman … undecided 

on major. 

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Casey 

Curran 

Free Safety 

Leawood, Kan. 

Blue Valley North 

High School 

5-10 • 185 • Sophomore 

At Washburn: Enters fall camp as the starting free safety after playing 

in eight games as a true freshman … also will see time returning punts 

where he had 19 returns for 205 yards. 

In 2007: Played in eight games on both offense and defense during 

the season … had four carries for 16 yards against Emporia State … on 

defense, he recorded 17 total tackles with 11 solo stops and two fumble 

recoveries … had a career-high six total tackles against Fort Hays State 

… on special teams, he averaged 10.8 yards per return on 19 attempts 

for 205 yards … the average ranks 10th all-time in Washburn singleseason 

history … had a 22-yard punt return against Emporia State … 

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was named the Ichabods’ 

special teams player of 

the week four times during 

the season. 

Background: Rushed 

for 2,043 yards and 21 

touchdowns as a senior 

for the Mustangs … had 

64 tackles and six interceptions 

… named first 

team all-metro defensive 

back by Metro Sports 

… named all-class 6A 

by the Topeka Capital- 

Journal … played in the 

Kansas Shrine Bowl 

and the Greater Kansas 

City Football Coaches 

Association all-star game 

… named 810 WHB allmetro 

first team defensive 

back … honorable 

mention all-metro as a 

junior … named all-state 

in baseball as a senior. 

Personal: Born Jan. 9, 

1989 … son of Dean and 

Terri Curran … majoring 

in management. 


2007 2 1 3 1 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 

Totals 2 2 4 1 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 

KOR Yds Avg Long TD PR Yds Avg Long TD 

2007 0 0 0.0 - 0 19 205 10.8 22 0 

Totals 0 0 0.0 - 0 19 205 10.8 22 0 

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David 

Demars 


St. Marys, Kan. 

St. Marys 

High School 


At Washburn: Enters fall camp as the No. 2 right guard. 

In 2007: Practiced but did not appear in any games … named the work 

team offensive player of the week prior to the Truman game. 


Background: Named first team all-state and all-league as a senior on the 

offensive line … as a junior, he was a first team all-league and honorable 

mention all-state pick on the offensive line … was an honorable mention 

all-league defensive lineman as a sophomore … a four-year football and 

wrestling letterman for the Bears … was league champion wrestler as a 

junior and state qualifier … an academic all-league selection four years … 

a 2006 Kansas Shrine Bowl participant. 

Personal: Born Dec. 18, 1987 … son of Fred and Kitty Demars … 

majoring in accounting.


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Naseri 

Eteuini 


Manhattan, Kan. 

Butler CC/Manhattan 

High School 

6-5 • 310 • Junior 

At Washburn: Joined the Ichabods in the fall and redshirted … enters 

the fall camp as the starting right tackle. 


Background: A two-star recruit by scout.com and a three-star recruit 

by rivals.com ranked as the No. 3 interior lineman at the junior college 

level … a second team All-America pick by the National Junior 

College Athletics Association and JC Gridwire magazine … a first 

team all-Jayhawk Conference guard … helped Butler County to a No. 6 

national ranking as a freshman and a No. 3 ranking as a sophomore … 

at Manhattan High school, he earned first team all-state and all-league 

honors. 

Personal: Born April 7, 1986 … son of Malo and Ravae Eteuini … his 

father played football at Kansas State … majoring in physical education. 

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Jake 

Forck 

Cornerback 

Paola, Kan. 

Paola 

High School 

6-0 • 181 • Senior 

At Washburn: Has played 

in 24 games recording six 

solo tackles with two pass 

break ups … enters the fall 

as the starting right cornerback. 


recording four solo tackles 

with an assisted tackle … 

also had a pass break up 

had two solo stops against 

Truman on Homecoming 

… a member of the MIAA 

Commissioner’s Academic 

Honor Roll. 

In 2006: Played in seven games recording two solo stops and three total 

tackles with a pass break up … named work-team defensive player of the 

week after the Western Washington game … a member of the MIAA 


In 2005: Played in six games recording one tackle. 


Background: Was a two-year all-conference selection and captain as a 

senior … a member of the National Honor Society and a two-year track 

letterman. 

Personal: Born May 27, 1986 … son of Stanley and Katie Forck … 

majoring in biology. 


2005 0 1 1 0 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0 0 

2006 2 1 3 1 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0 0 

2007 4 1 5 1 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0 0 

Totals 6 3 9 2 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0 0 

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Justin 

Fowler 

Wide Receiver 

Wichita, Kan. 

Highland CC/Wichita 

North High School 

5-9 • 165 • Junior 

At Washburn: Joined the Ichabods in the spring after transferring from 

Highland Community College … will look for time on special teams and 

in the wide receiver rotation. 

Background: Had eight catches for 40 yards as a sophomore and as a 

freshman recorded 25 catches for 287 yards at Highland Community 

College … also had four kickoff returns for 28 yards … at Wichita North 

High School, he earned all-city honors as a junior and senior … as a 

senior he had 300 passing yards and three touchdown passes and eight 

receptions for 75 yards … on defense he recorded 24 solo tackles and 18 

assisted tackles with three interceptions as a defensive back. 

Personal: Born Sept. 11, 1987 … son of Aaron Fowler and Laura 

Dungan … majoring in athletic training. 

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D.J. 

Frommoethelydo 

Defensive Line 

San Ramon, Calif. 

Diablo Valley 

College 

6-2 • 265 • Senior 

At Washburn: Has played 

in 13 career games after 

playing in 12 as a junior 

… enters the fall as the 

starting right tackle on the 

defensive line. 


games on the defensive line 

recording 10 total tackles 

with five solo stops and a 

tackle for loss for six yards 

against Truman … blocked 

an extra point attempt 

against West Texas A&M 

in the NCAA playoffs 

… had three total tackles 

against Truman. 

In 2006: Played in one 

game against Fort Hays 

State and missed the rest 

of the season with an injury 

receiving a medical redshirt. 

Background: Was an allconference 

pick at Diablo Valley … was a first team all-conference, allregion 

and all-city pick in high school. 

Personal: Born June 1, 1986 … son of Donna Frommoethelydo … 

majoring in physical education. 


2006 0 1 1 0 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0 0 

2007 5 5 10 0 1.0/6 0.0/0 0 0 0 

Totals 5 6 11 0 1.0/6 0.0/0 0 0 0 



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Nathan 

Gaswick 

Fullback 

Imperial, Neb. 

Chase County 

High School 

6-1 • 200 • Junior 


Made the switch 

before the 2007 

season from linebacker 

to fullback 

where he started 

one game. 


in six games tallying 

two receptions 

for 28 yards and 

a 17-yard touchdown 

reception 

against Fort Hays 

State … missed five 

games during the 

middle of the season 

after suffering 

broken arm against 

Missouri Western but returned for the NCAA playoff game against West 

Texas A&M. 

In 2006: Played in six games recording four total tackles with two solo 

stops and an interception against Southwest Baptist. 


Background: Named to the all-district team following his sophomore, 

junior and senior seasons … an honorable mention all-state pick as a 

junior and senior … named academic all-state as a junior and senior … 

29-5 in his prep career … led Class C-1 in punting as a senior with a 44.3 

yards per punt … recorded 118 tackles with two interceptions as a senior 

… graduated first in class with a perfect 4.0 GPA in high school. 

Personal: Born on Sept. 3, 1986 … son of Doug and Judy Gaswick … 

majoring in business. 


2007 0 0 0.0 0 - 2 28 14.0 1 17 

Totals 0 0 0.0 0 - 2 28 14.0 1 17 


2006 2 2 4 1 0/0 0/0 0 0 1 

Totals 2 2 4 1 0/0 0/0 0 0 1 

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Ryan 

Geist 

Linebacker 

Topeka, Kan. 

Hayden 

High School 

5-11 • 215 • RS-Fr. 

At Washburn: Will look for time in the rotation as an inside linebacker 

and on special teams. 

In 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt … named work team defensive 

player of the week prior to the Central Missouri game. 

Background: Was a four-year letter winner for the Wildcats earning 

all-city and Topeka-Capital Journal top 11 honors … led city schools 

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with 1,105 rushing yards … named first team all-league defense and 

the defensive player of the year … a first team all-state pick on defense 

and third team all-state, all-class pick … named Wildcats’ most valuable 

player on defense and offense and team captain … named to the 2007 

Kansas Shrine Bowl. 

Personal: Born June 11, 1988 … son of Mike and Debbie Geist … older 

sister Amanda was a four-year letterwinner for the Lady Blues soccer 

team … majoring in accounting. 

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Terry 

Grimmett 



Raytown South 

High School 

6-0 • 190 • RS-Fr. 

At Washburn: Making the move from wide receiver to defensive back 

to start his redshirt freshman season … listed as No. 2 right cornerback 

on preseason depth chart. 

In 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt … named the work team offensive 

player of the week two times prior to the Colorado Mines and the 

Pittsburg State games. 

Background: Played quarterback for the Cardinals where he rushed 

for 590 yards as a senior with nine touchdowns and passed for 493 yards 

and three scores … named honorable mention all-league quarterback and 

honorable mention all-area by the Independence Examiner … named 

first team all-league quarterback as a junior after passing for 1,065 yards 

and nine touchdowns while rushing for 830 yards and seven touchdowns 

… named team’s offensive MVP as a senior … a state track qualifier in 

the long jump, triple jump and discus. 

Personal: Born Jan. 5, 1989 … son of Bobbie Palmer-Grimmett … 


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Grant 

Hajek 

Offensive Center 

Omaha, Neb. 

Millard North 

High School 

6-2 • 275 • Junior 

At Washburn: Returns to his 

starting center position where 

he started all 12 games as a 

sophomore … has played in 15 

games in his career. 

In 2007: Started all 12 games 

on the offensive line at center 

earning Washburn’s offensive 

lineman of the week honors 

against Truman and Northwest 

Missouri. 

In 2006: Played in three games 

on the offensive line. 

In 2005: Sat out the season as 

a redshirt. 

Background: A first team allstate, 

all-league and all-district 

selection … a Super State 

Class A First team pick …


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three-year letterwinner … a 2005 Nebraska Shrine Bowl participant. 

Personal: Born on Jan. 18, 1987 … son of David and Stephanie Hajek … 

majoring in business … father played football at Nebraska-Omaha. 

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Joe 

Hastings 

Wide Receiver 

Wichita, Kan. 

Bishop Carroll 

High School 

6-0 • 185 • Junior 


Making the switch 

from the “Z” to the 

“X” wide receiver to 

begin his junior season 

… will also see time on 


In 2007: Played in 

seven games recording 

nine receptions 

for 79 yards including 

a long of 20 against 

Central Missouri … 

had a career-high five receptions for 31 yards against Chadron State in 

the season opener … named to the MIAA Commissioner’s Academic 

Honor Roll. 

In 2006: Appeared in three games, but did not have a reception. 


Background: Had 14 receptions for 229 yards with four touchdowns as 

a senior. 

Personal: Born on May 5, 1987 … son of John and Stephanie Hastings 

… majoring in marketing. 


2006 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 - 

2007 0 0 0 0 - 9 79 8.8 0 20 

Totals 0 0 0 0 - 9 79 8.8 0 20 

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Brad 

Haug 

Fullback 

Seneca, Kan. 

Baileyville B&B 

High School 

5-10 • 224 • Sophomore 

At Washburn: Returns to his starting fullback’s position after missing 

last season with injury suffered during fall camp. 

In 2007: Received a medical redshirt after missing the entire season with 

a knee injury. 

In 2006: Appeared in eight games recording four rushes for 23 yards 

including 19 against Southwest Baptist … also had three tackles on 



Background: A two-time first team all-league pick on defense … a 

one-time selection for first team all-league offense, first team all-district 

offense and defense and first team all-state … a 2005 Kansas Shrine Bowl 

participant. 

Personal: Born on Aug. 20, 1986 … son of John and Linda Haug … 



2006 4 23 5.8 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 

2007 missed season with knee injury 

Totals 4 23 5.8 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 

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Austin 

Hills 

Punter 

Burlington, Kan. 

Burlington 

High School 


At Washburn: Enters the fall season as the No. 1 punter on the depth 

chart. 

In 2007: Practiced but did not appear in any games. 


Background: Played tackle on offense and defense as well as handling 

punting duties … also played basketball and baseball. 

Personal: Born July 15, 1988 … son of Jim and Barb Hills … majoring 

in athletic training. 

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Seth 

Homolka 

Tight End 

Great Bend, Kan. 

Great Bend 

High School 


At Washburn: Moving from fullback to tight end to start his sophomore 

season. 

In 2007: Appeared in two games for the Ichabods. 

Background: In high school, was a three-time all-league pick leading 

the conference in sacks two seasons … named team MVP as a senior … 

an honorable mention all-state pick as a junior and an all-state pick as a 

senior … selected to the 2006 Kansas Shrine Bowl. 

Personal: Born Nov. 3, 1987 … son of James and Kathrine Homolka 

… majoring in math education … older brother Cullen spent two seasons 

as a graduate assistant on the Ichabod coaching staff. 

Travis 

Hubbel 

Linebacker 

Bonner Springs, Kan. 

Bonner Springs 

High School 

5-11 • 210 • RS-Fr. 

At Washburn: Will look for time in the linebacking corps and on special 

teams. 


Background: Named team’s defensive most valuable player as a senior. 

Personal: Born Sept. 8, 1987 … son of Dennis and Teresa Hubbel … 

majoring in business management. 



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Jake 

Iverson 

Quarterback 

Lincoln, Neb. 

Lincoln North Star 

High School 


At Washburn: Enters 

the season as the starting 

quarterback at the 

end of spring practice. 

In 2007: Appeared in 

four games completing 

two of six passes for 16 

yards … also pitched 

for the Ichabod baseball 

team in the spring 

where he recorded a 1-1 

record in 15 innings of 

work. 


season as a redshirt 

… named work team 

offensive player of the 

week twice following 

the Colorado Mines 

and Southwest Baptist 

games … appeared in 

eight games for the 

Washburn baseball 

team recording a 1-1 record in 18 innings pitched. 

Background: Passed for 2,641 yards as a senior … named team’s most 

valuable player … an all-city pick as a senior … named EA Sports Elite 

11 Quarterback at Las Vegas camp and received Elite Quarterback rating 

at Nike Camp in Manhattan, Kan. … named honorable mention Class 

A super state … named honorable mention all-state by the Omaha 

World-Herald. 

Personal: Born Feb. 22, 1988 … son of Ronald and Cathy Iverson … 

majoring in law enforcement … younger brother Payton is a freshman 

linebacker for the Ichabods. 

Passing C A Int. Pct. Yds TD Long Avg/C Avg/G 

2007 2 6 0 .333 16 0 9 8.0 4.0 

Totals 2 6 0 .333 16 0 9 8.0 4.0 

Rushing No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G 

2007 1 -7 -7.0 0 -7 -1.8 

Totals 1 -7 -7.0 0 -7 -1.8 

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Brandon 

Jackson 



Liberty 

High School 

6-2 • 295 • Junior 

At Washburn: Returns to his starting left tackle position on the defensive 

line where he started 12 games as a sophomore … has recorded two career 

sacks for 13 yards and six and one-half tackles for loss for 22 yards … 

overall he has 22 solo and 22 assisted tackles. 

In 2007: Started all 12 games at left defensive tackle where he earned 

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honorable mention 

all-MIAA 

honors after 

recording 17 

solo tackles 

and 14 assisted 

tackles … also 

recorded one 

sack and four 

and one-half 

tackles for loss 

… had two pass 

break ups and 

two forced fumbles 

… named 

the Ichabod 

defensive lineman 

of the week 

twice following 

the Missouri 

Western and 

the Pittsburg 

State games … 

had a careerhigh 

five total 

tackles against 

Northwest Missouri 

In 2006: Played in 10 games on the defensive line recording 13 total 

tackles with five solo stops and eight assisted tackles … also had four 

tackles for loss and two sacks … named Ichabod defensive lineman of the 

week after the Central Missouri game. 


Background: A first team all-league and all-state honorable mention 

defensive lineman as a junior … as a senior was named second team allleague. 

Personal: Born on Oct. 11, 1986 … son of Alvinn and Cynthia Jackson 

… majoring in law enforcement. 


2006 5 8 13 0 2.0/8 1.0/5 0 0 0 

2007 17 14 31 2 4.5/14 1.0/8 2 0 0 

Totals 22 22 44 2 6.5/22 2.0/13 2 0 0 

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Cameron 

Kasel 

Quarterback 

Wichita, Kan. 

Wichita Heights 

High School 

6-1 • 205 • RS-Fr. 

At Washburn: Enters the season No. 2 on the depth chart at quarterback 

after redshirting his freshman season. 

In 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt … was named to the MIAA’s 

Presidential Scholar list after recording a 4.0 GPA … named the Ichabod 

offensive work team player of the week prior to the Northwest Missouri 

game … led the Ichabod baseball team with a .350 batting average starting 

43 of 46 games at catcher … he also led the team with 57 hits, 33 runs 

scored and 21 multi-hit games. 

Background: Passed for 2,704 yards and 29 touchdowns and rushed for 

13 touchdowns as a senior earning Topeka Capital Journal and Wichita 

Eagle Top 11 honors … named to Kansas Coaches Association Top 11 as 

well as first team all-state class 6A … a two-time all-city pick, two-time


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all-metro pick passing for more than 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns in 

his career … also named first team all-state in baseball three times … a 

three-time all-metro pick and a three-time all-league pick … named to 

the 2007 Kansas Shrine Bowl. 

Personal: Born Dec. 16, 1988 … son of Alan and Tammy Kasel … 

majoring in accounting. 

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Blake 

Kasselman 

Wide Receiver 

Bonner Springs, Kan. 

Bonner Springs 

High School 


At Washburn: Will look for time in the receivers rotation and on special 

teams. 



Background: Had 33 catches for 454 yards and five touchdowns as a 

senior … recorded a 3.8 grade point average 

Personal: Born July 17, 1987 … son of Lew and Linda Kasselman … 

majoring in mass media. 

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Andy 

Kavanaugh 

Offensive Guard 

Lohrville, Iowa 

Southern Cal 

High School 

6-3 • 294 • Senior 

At Washburn: Returns to his right guard position where he has started 

the last eight games … overall he has made 35 starts on the offensive line 

with the remaining starts with 20 at right tackle and seven at left tackle. 

In 2007: Started the first four games at right tackle before starting the 

remaining eight at right guard … named to the MIAA Commissioner’s 

Academic Honor Roll … named the Ichabod offensive lineman of the 

week following the Emporia State game. 

In 2006: Started all 11 games at right tackle for the Ichabods … named 

Ichabods’ offensive lineman of the week two times - once following 

Colorado Mines game and Truman. 

In 2005: Started the first five games of the season at right tackle before 

starting the remaining seven games at left tackle. 


Background: Was a three-time all-district defensive tackle and twotime 

all-state defensive tackle recording 171 career tackles … high school 

career record was 31-9 winning the 2000 state championship … a threetime 

state qualifier in wrestling placing fourth at 275 as a junior and second 

as a senior … finished prep career as school leader in wins with 155 

and pins with 100 … played in 2004 Iowa Shrine Bowl game. 

Personal: Born on June 11, 1985 … son of John and Connie Kavanaugh 

… majoring in elementary education. 


Enters the season 

as the No. 1 placekicker 

after sharing 

duties as a freshman. 

In 2007: 

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Andrew 

Knight 

Placekicker 

Raytown Mo. 

Raytown South 

High School 


Connected on 

three of five field 

goal attempts after 

missing parts of the 

first five games of 

the season with a 

leg injury … hit 32 

of 34 extra point 

attempts … careerlong 

field goal was 

a 31-yarder against 

Missouri Southern … was a perfect nine for nine in extra points against 

Truman … his 32 extra points were the tied for the sixth-most in single 

season history at Washburn and ranks ninth all-time at Washburn … 

overall scored 41 point. 

Background: Averaged 37 yards a punt as a senior including an 80-yard 

kick in 49 attempts while hitting 14 of 15 extra points and all eight field 

goal attempts including a 41-yard conversion … averaged 40 yards per 

punt as a junior hitting 27 of 31 extra points … named first team allleague 

placekicker four times and named three-time first team all-league 

punter … also named first team all-area by Independence Examiner 

punter as a junior and senior … earned first team all-district honors as a 

junior as well as honorable mention all-metro accolades by Metro Sports, 

the Kansas City Star and Independence Examiner … also a four-year 

letterman in soccer earning first team all-league while being named the 

offensive defensive player of the year as well as first team all-district and 

all-area. 

Personal: Born May 10, 1989 … son of Ken and Connie Knight … 

majoring in law enforcement. 

PAT PCT FG FGA PCT Long 

2007 32-34 .941 3 5 .600 31 

Totals 32-34 .941 3 5 .600 31 



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Cameron 

Knox 

Tight End 

Minneapolis, Kan. 

Minneapolis 

High School 


At Washburn: Enters the 

fall as the starting tight 

end after playing in all 

12 games as a redshirt 

freshman. 


games making one start 

… grabbed three receptions 

for 78 yards including 

a career-long 48-yard 

catch against Southwest 

Baptist … also had kickoff 

returns for 16 yards 

including an 11-yard runback 

against Missouri Western … picked up the Ichabods’ Big Hit award 


In 2006: Sat out the season as a redshirt … was named work team defensive 

player of the week following the Fort Hays State game. 

Background: Was an honorable mention all-league pick at fullback as 

a freshman and as a senior after earning all-league honors as a sophomore. 

Personal: Born Dec. 27, 1987 … son of Tammy and the late Troy Knox 

… majoring in business … younger brother Devin is a freshman for the 

Ichabods this season … older sister Autumn played volleyball at Bethel. 


2007 0 0 0.0 0 - 3 78 26.0 0 48 

Totals 0 0 0 0 - 3 78 26.0 0 48 

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Kaleb 

Koch 

Free Safety 

Sabetha, Kan. 

Sabetha 

High School 

6-0 • 200 • Freshman 

At Washburn: Joined the Ichabods for spring practice. 

Background: A four-year letterman in football who earned all-state 

honors as a junior and senior and all-league accolades as a sophomore, 

junior and senior … a first team all-metro pick as a senior … a Kansas 

Shrine Bowl selection. 

Personal: Born Oct. 14, 1988 … son of Rick and Lesha Koch … majoring 

in physical education. 

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Michael 

Krajicek 

Linebacker 

Gretna, Neb. 

Gretna 

High School 

6-0 • 220 • Junior 


Enters season as 

the No. 2 inside 

linebacker … 

has played in 

18 career games 

with 91 tackles, 

four and one-half 

tackles for loss 

and two interceptions 

with 

one returned for 

a touchdown. 


in seven games 

missing part of 

the season with 

a leg injury … 

recorded 44 total 

tackles with 21 

solo stops and 

two and one-half 

tackles for loss … 

returned an interception 

29 yards 

for a touchdown 

against Chadron State in the season opener en route to the Ichabods’ 

defensive skill player of the week … recorded a career-high 15 tackles 

against Colorado Mines with six solo stops … a member of the MIAA 


In 2006: Played in all 11 games at an inside linebackers position recording 

47 total tackles with 21 solo stops and two and one-half tackles 

for loss … also had an interception in his first collegiate game against 

Colorado Mines … recorded a half sack against Southwest Baptist …had 

six total tackles four times. 


Background: A three-year letterwinner … a two-time first team allleague 

pick … a two-time all-district selection … two-time all-area 

pick … first team all-state pick at running back … an all-state football 

selection by the Omaha World-Herald, the Lincoln Journal Star and the 

Huskerland Report … school record holder for rushing yards in a single 

game (285), single-season rushing (1,508), longest run from scrimmage 

for a touchdown (95), touchdowns in a season (23) and career solo tackles 

(132) … a three-time qualifier for the state wrestling tournament … a 

three-time qualifier for the state track meet … member of the 4x100m 

gold medal team as a sophomore … is the 200m league record holder … 

a 2005 Nebraska Shrine Bowl participant. 

Personal: Born on March 24, 1987 … son of Joe and Jeanne Krajicek … 

majoring in law enforcement. 


2006 21 26 47 2 2.0/8 0.5/4 0 0 1 

2007 21 23 44 2 2.5/6 0.0/0 0 0 1 

Totals 42 49 91 4 4.5/14 0.5/4 0 0 2


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Freddie 

Lavan 


Rosenhayn, N.J. 

Delsea 

High School 

5-9 • 180 • RS-Fr. 

At Washburn: Making the move from wide receiver to defensive back 

where he enters the fall as the No. 2 left side cornerback … could also see 

time on special teams. 


Background: Earned first team all-league honors in 2005 and 2006 … 

named second team all-state running back … team won the state title 

… in track and field, won the 4x200 winter state championship … track 

team won state title in 2005 … at Cumberland Regional High School, 

he recorded 1,600 all-purpose yards as a freshman and finished as state 

runner up in the 100m dash as a freshman. 

Personal: Born March 31, 1988 … son of Freddie Lavan, Sr., and 

Barbara Earling … majoring in management. 

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Eric 

Lawrence 

Defensive End 

Belleglade, Fla. 

Glades Central Comm. 

High School 

6-2 • 255 • Senior 


Returns to his 

starting defensive 

end position 

having started 

all 34 games of 

his Washburn 

career … has 

recorded 131 

total tackles and 

32 tackles for 

loss, which rank 

second all-time 

at Washburn … 

his 13.5 sacks is 

fifth in school 

history. 

In 2007: Started 

11 games at 

defensive end 

recording 51 

total tackles with 

29 solo stops 

and 22 assisted 

tackles … his 

14.5 tackles for 

loss is tied for 

fourth on the 

Washburn single-season 

chart 

… he earned 

second team all- 

MIAA honors … also recorded five and one-half sacks for 47 yards with 

one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries … had a career-high nine 

tackles against Missouri Southern and Colorado Mines … named the 

Ichabod defenisve lineman of the week two times following the Colorado 

Mines game and the Southwest Baptist game … also had one pass break 

up. 

In 2006: Started all 11 games on the defensive line and recorded 18 solo 

tackles with 29 total stops … had 12 tackles for loss and five sacks with 

five pass break ups … earned honorable mention all-MIAA honors … 

a two-time Ichabod winner of the defensive lineman of the week award 

following the Western Washington and Southwest Baptist games … had 

seven tackles against Missouri Southern with a sack and two tackles for 

loss. 

In 2005: Started all 12 games as a redshirt freshman at right defensive 

end recording 51 tackles, including 21 solo stops and 11 tackles for loss 

with two pass break ups and a forced fumble … also had six sacks and an 

interception against Emporia State … an honorable mention all-MIAA 

pick. 


Background: Was named Class 3A Defensive Player of the Year as well 

as first team all-league, all-area and all-state … was a starter in the 2004 

Outback Bowl and named MVP of his high school’s defense. 

Personal: Born Feb. 6, 1986 … son of Eric Sr., and Dorothy Lawrence 

… majoring in sociology. 


2005 21 30 51 2 7.5/31 4.0/22 1 0 1 

2006 18 11 29 5 10.0/55 4.0/23 0 0 0 

2007 29 22 51 1 14.5/69 5.5/47 1 2 0 

Totals 68 63 131 8 32.0/155 13.5/92 2 2 1 



as the No. 

1 left guard on 

the offensive 

line entering 

his sophomore 

campaign. 


in six games as 

a redshirt freshman. 

In 2006: Sat 

out the season 

as a redshirt. 

Background: 

Named second 

team allstate 

and first 

team all-league 

as a senior … 

named first 

team all-league 

as a sophomore 

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Ty 

Lewis 

Offensive Guard 

Denver, Colo. 

Jefferson 

Academy 




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… a second team all-league and all-state in basketball as a junior … an 

academic honorable mention all-state pick as a freshman, sophomore, 

junior and senior. 

Personal: Born Jan. 18, 1987 … son of Vincent and Diana Lewis … 


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Zach 

Livingston 

Linebacker 

Harrisonville, Mo. 

Harrisonville 

High School 

6-0 • 219 • RS-Fr. 

At Washburn: Will look for time at one of the outside linebacker positions 

and on special teams after sitting out his first season at Washburn 



team defensive player of the week prior to the Colorado Mines game. 

Background: Earned first team all-league and all-district honors as a 

junior and senior … named first team all-Cass County, all-metro, and 

all-state as a senior … named the Defensive Player of the Year in class 

3A after recording 153 total tackles with nine sacks, 21 tackles for loss 

and three interceptions … part of three state championship football teams 

… finished with 371 total tackles for his career with 178 solo stops, four 

interceptions, 16 sacks and 40 tackles for loss … also played baseball. 

Personal: Born March 13, 1989 … son of Tony and Cynthia Livingston 

… undecided on major … father played football at Central Methodist 

College in Fayette, Mo. 

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Terrence 

Lowe 

Running Back 

Alamogordo, N.M. 

Alamogordo 

High School 


At Washburn: Enters the 

season as the No. 2 running 

back who will also see time 

on special teams in the return 

game. 


recording 429 rushing yards 

on 65 carries with one touchdown 

including a 73-yard 

scoring run against Truman 

… also had seven receptions 

for 60 yards … on special 

teams he recorded 16 kickoff 

returns for 324 yards averging 

20.2 yards per return … his 

6.6 yards per rush is ninth 

in single-season history at 

Washburn … finished third 

on the team with 67.8 all 

purpose yards per game … 

named the Ichabods’ offensive 

skill player of the week following 

the Southwest Baptist 

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game after he rushed for 177 yards on 18 carries with one touchdown. 

In 2006: Sat out the season as a redshirt … was named the work team 

offensive player of the week following the Central Missouri game. 

Background: Was a two-year first team all-district pick and a first team 

all-state selection as a senior … named freshman and junior varsity team 

MVP … received Tiger Pride Award. 

Personal: Born March 18, 1988 … son of Jasper and Brenda Lowe … 



2007 65 429 6.6 1 73 7 60 8.6 0 21 

Totals 65 429 6.6 1 73 7 60 8.6 0 21 


2007 16 324 20.2 40 0 0 0 0.0 - 0 

Totals 16 324 20.2 40 0 0 0 0.0 - 0 

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Dominic 

Martin 

Free Safety 


North Kansas City 

High School 

5-11 • 180 • RS-Fr. 

At Washburn: Will look for time on special teams and in the defensive 

backfield. 

In 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt … named the Ichabods’ defensive 

work team player of the week prior to the Northwest Missouri game. 

Background: Named all-league wide receiver after leading team in 

touchdown receptions … named all-league defensive back as a senior 

after leading team in interceptions … named all-league defensive back 

as a junior. 

Personal: Born Sept. 8, 1988 … son of Irene Dydell … undecided on 

major. 

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Marcus 

Mau 

Wide Receiver 

Roeland Park, Kan. 

Shawnee Mission 

North High School 

5-10 • 190 • RS-Fr. 

At Washburn: Will look for time on special teams and in the receiving 

corps. 


Background: Earned honorable mention as a senior at Shawnee Mission 

North High School at wide receiver. 

Personal: Born July 13, 1989 … son of Marvin and Linda Mau … 

majoring in business management.


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Ryan 

Mertz 

Tight End 

St. Charles, Mo. 

Francis Howell Central 

High School 

6-7 • 210 • RS-Fr. 

At Washburn: Making the move from wide receiver to tight end to start 

his redshirt freshman season where he is listed as No. 2 on the depth chart 

entering fall camp. 

In 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt … received Ichabod offensive 

work team player of the week prior to the Central Missouri game. 

Background: Finished career as school’s all-time leader in receptions and 

yards … named all-league and all-district as a junior earning second team 

all-state honors … was a second team all-league pick as a senior. 

Personal: Born June 6, 1989 … son of Kenton and Cathy Mertz … 


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Jamar 

Mosley 

Running Back 

San Antonio, Texas 

Southwest 

High School 

5-10 • 190 • RS-Fr. 

At Washburn: Will look for time in the running back rotation and on 


In 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt … earned the Ichabods’ work 

team offensive player of the week prior to the Chadron State game. 

Background: Rushed for 214 yards on 28 carries with one touchdown in 

a playoff victory … as a junior he rushed for 696 yards and gained 1,400 

all-purpose yards … named second team all-district as a senior. 

Personal: Born June 6, 1989 … son of Debra Mosley … younger brother 

of former Ichabod running back Ra’Shawn Mosley, Washburn’s all-time 

leading rusher … undecided on major. 

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Ben 

Muir 

Defensive End 

Belton, Mo. 

Belton 

High School 

6-2 • 250 • Junior 



as the No. 

2 defensive end 

on the right side 

after missing 

the final eight 

games of the 

season following 

an injury. 


in four games 

before suffering 

a season-ending knee injury …recorded nine total tackles including seven 

solo stops with a sack and a tackle for loss. 

In 2006: Appeared in one game … a two-time winner of the work team 

defensive player of the week following the Western Washington and 

Missouri Southern games. 


Background: Was named all-conference after his junior and senior seasons 

at Belton High School. 

Personal: Born on Feb. 11, 1987 … son of Marion Muir … majoring in 

physical education. 


2006 0 0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 

2007 7 2 9 0 1.0/4 1.0/4 0 0 0 

Totals 7 2 9 0 1.0/0 1.0/0 0 0 0 

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Dakota 

Palan-Johnson 

Defensive End 

Denver, Colo. 

Arapahoe 

High School 

6-2 • 210 • RS-Fr. 

At Washburn: Enters fall camp as the No. 2 left side defensive end who 

will see time in the line’s rotation. 

In 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt … earned the Ichabods’ defense 

work team player of the week for the days leading up to the seasonopening 

game against Chadron State. 

At Background: Named second team all-league … a state qualifier in 

the discus in track. 

At Personal: Born Jan. 2, 1989 … son of Gene Johnson and Scherise 

Palan … majoring in business. 

At Washburn: Making the 

switch from free safety to 

outside linebacker where he 

enters fall camp at No. 2 on 

the depth chart after playing in 

11 games as a true freshman in 

the defensive backfield and on 



recording five total tackles 

with four assisted tackles as 

a freshman … recorded two 

kickoff returns for four yards … 

received the Ichabods’ defensive 

Big Hit award during the 

Missouri Southern game and 

special teams player of the 

week following the Southwest 

Baptist game. 

Background: A first team all- 

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Marty 

Pfannenstiel 

Linebacker 

Silver Lake, Kan. 

Silver Lake 

High School 




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state class 3A pick at wide receiver as well as Topeka Capital-Journal 

top 11 all-state, all-class pick … a four-year letterwinner and three-year 

starter on offense and defense at safety … a two-year all-league pick on 

both offense and defense … was a four-year letterwinner in basketball 

and three-year starter earning unanimous first team all-league honors … 

an honorable mention all-state pick … a three-year letterwinner in track 

and three-time state qualifier … holds the league record in the 110m high 

hurdles … named to the 2007 Kansas Shrine Bowl. 

Personal: Born Jan. 31, 1989 … son of Larry and Rita Pfannenstiel … 

majoring in biology. 


2007 1 4 5 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 

Totals 1 4 5 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 


2007 2 4 4.0 4 0 0 0 0.0 - 0 

Totals 2 4 4.0 4 0 0 0 0.0 - 0 

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Drameagon 

Powers 

Wide Receiver 

Elkhart, Texas 

Elkhart 

High School 

6-3 • 205 • Junior 

At Washburn: Enters the fall as the starting “X” wide receiver … will also 

see time on special teams in the return game … has played in 17 career 

games with 21 receptions for 318 yards and five touchdowns. 

In 2007: Played in 11 games picking up 16 receptions for 259 yards and 

five touchdowns … averaged 16.2 yards per reception … also had one 

carry for nine yards … had four receptions in two different games recording 

a career-high 81 yards receiving against Fort Hays State en route to 

the Ichabod offensive skill player of the week … had a career-long reception 

of 44 yards in two different games. 

In 2006: Played in six games recording five receptions for 59 yards … had 

a 26-yard reception against Southwest Baptist. 


Background: As a junior at Elkhart High, he had 43 catches for 571 

yards and eight touchdowns … named all-district and all-area second 

team … as a senior, had 46 receptions for 980 yards and 13 touchdowns 

en route to first team all-district, all-area and all-state honors … also an 

all-area and all-district free safety … named first team all-district and 

all-area as a junior and senior in basketball. 

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Personal: Born on Aug. 1, 1987 … son of Philip Powers and Sharon 

Paris … majoring in corrections. 


2006 0 0 0.0 0 0 5 59 11.8 0 26 

2007 1 9 9.0 0 9 16 259 16.2 5 44 

Totals 1 9 9.0 0 9 21 318 15.1 5 44 

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Jake 

Righter 

Linebacker 

Overland Park, Kan. 

Blue Valley West 

High School 

5-10 • 180 • Senior 


Enters the fall as 

the No. 2 outside 

linebacker who will 

see time in the rotation 

and on special 

teams as well. 


11 games tallying 

seven tackles with 

three solo stops … 

earned Ichabod Big 

Hit award in backto-back 

weeks following 

the games at 

Missouri Western 

and Missouri 

Southern. 

In 2006: Practiced, 

but did not appear 

in any games. 


season as a redshirt. 

Background: Named football Iron Man and team’s defensive MVP … 

was a second team all-EKL pick at linebacker and an honorable mention 

all-Sun County selection … was also a state qualifier as a junior and 

senior and the EKL champion in the shot put. 

Personal: Born on Nov. 30, 1984 … son of Randy and Peggy Righter … 

majoring in physical education. 


2006 0 0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 

2007 3 4 7 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 

Totals 3 4 7 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 

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Bruce 

Ringwood 

Linebacker 

Blue Springs, Mo. 

Blue Springs 

High School 

6-0 • 227 • Senior 

At Washburn: Has started 20 games in two seasons as an Ichabod … 

has recorded 138 career tackles with 81 solo stops and 21 tackles for loss 

… entering senior season 11th all-time at Washburn in total tackles… 

returns to his starting inside linebacker’s position where he started the


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final 10 games of 2007. 

In 2007: Started 10 games recording 85 total tackles with 52 solo stops 

en route to honorable mention all-MIAA honors … was twice named the 

MIAA’s Defensive Player of the Week - once after recording 11 tackles 

with a forced fumble and a sack against Emporia State and the other following 

the regular season finale against Southwest Baptist after he had 11 

tackles with seven solo stops, three tackles for loss and two sacks with an 

interception … also recorded nine and one-half tackles for loss and three 

sacks … had six pass break ups … was named the Ichabods’ defensive skill 

player of the week three times and earned the Big Hit award two times 

during the season. 

In 2006: Started the final 10 games of the season while playing in all 11 

recording 53 total tackles with 29 solo stops … recorded 13 tackles for loss 

and three sacks with a fumble recovery … named second team all-MIAA 

… received the Ichabod weekly awards for Big Hit four times, defensive 

skill player and defensive lineman of the week awards one time each … 

had a career-high 13 tackles with seven solo stops against Northwest 

Missouri with two sacks and five tackles for loss and a forced fumble. 

Background: A transfer from Kansas where he redshirted the 2003 

season and received a medical redshirt in 2004 after appearing part of the 

season on the scout team … a 2003 graduate of Blue Springs High School 

… presented the Buchanan Award as the area’s top big-school lineman/ 

linebacker in 2002 … ranked as the No. 69 high school linebacker in the 

nation by Rivals.com … was listed as the No. 1 linebacker in the Kansas 

City area by MoKanFootball.com … made 112 total tackles and three 

sacks for Blue Springs as a senior … was an instrumental part of the 

Wildcats’ four conference championships and three district championships 

in 2000, 2001 and 2002 and the Missouri 5A state championship in 

2001 … earned 12 letters in football, wrestling and track. 

Personal: Born Jan. 13, 1985 … son of Bruce and Vickie Ringwood … 

majoring in psychology. 


2006 29 24 53 2 11.5/35 2.5/21 1 1 0 

2007 52 33 85 7 9.5/31 3.0/21 1 2 1 

Totals 81 57 138 9 21.0/66 5.5/42 2 3 1 

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Nick 

Schamaun 

Linebacker 

Great Bend, Kan. 

Great Bend 

High School 

5-10 • 197 • Junior 

At Washburn: Returning to linebacker after beginning his sophomore 

season at free safety … will look for time in the linebacking corp and on 



In 2006: Practiced but did not appear in any games … named the 

Ichabods’ work-team defensive player of the week after the Southwest 

Baptist and Pittsburg State games. 


Background: Named first team all-area and all-league … a three-year 

letterwinner. 

Personal: Born on Jan. 17, 1987 … son of Steve and Sheryl Schamaun 

… majoring in history. 


2006 0 0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 

2007 0 0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 

Totals 0 0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 

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Alan 

Schoonover 

Linebacker 

Valley Falls, Kan. 

Kansas State/Valley 

Falls High School 

5-10 • 198 • Senior 

At Washburn: Will compete for time at linebacker and on special 

teams. 




In 2004: Redshirted the season at Kansas State. 

Background: A four-year starter at Valley Falls … earned second team 

all-league as a running back and at safety as a sophomore … as a junior, 

was a second team all-league pick at running back and honorable mention 

at linebacker … named all-league at running back and safety as a senior 

season … also named second team all-state class 2A at safety and at runningback 

as a senior … a four-year letterman in basketball leading the 

team his junior and senior seasons in scoring and in assists. 

Personal: Born July 7, 1985 … son of Bill Schoonover and Mary Lederer 

… majoring in physical education. 


2005 0 0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 

2006 0 0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 

2007 0 0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 

Totals 0 0 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 0 0 



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Luke 

Schuckman 

Linebacker 

Wichita, Kan. 

Bishop Carroll 

High School 

5-11 • 215 • Sophomore 

At Washburn: Will 

look for time in the 

linebacking corps and 

on special teams. 



freshman recording six 

solo stops with three 

assisted tackles … 

had four tackles and a 

forced fumble against 

Truman … named 

Ichabod special teams 

player of the week following 

the Northwest 

Missouri game. 


Background: A two-time first team all-state linebacker pick following 

his junior and senior seasons … named to Kansas Football Coaches 

Association all-state first team as a senior … named to Kansas Top Eleven 

second team as a senior … two time all-metro first team pick as a junior 

and senior … named first team all-league as a junior and senior … also 

on Golden Eagles state baseball championship team in 2005 … named to 

2006 Kansas Shrine Bowl. 

Personal: Born Sept. 9, 1987 … son of Larry and Toni Schuckman … 

majoring in management. 


2007 6 3 9 0 0.5/1 0.0/0 1 0 0 

Totals 6 3 9 0 0.5/1 0.0/0 1 0 0 

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Brody 

Schuler 

Wide Receiver 

Topeka, Kan. 

Hayden 

High School 

5-10 • 185 • Sophomore 

At Washburn: Will compete 

for time on special 

teams and in the wide 

receiving rotation. 

In 2007: Played in seven 

games grabbing two 

receptions for 27 yards 

and a career-long 14-yard 

catch against Chadron 

State in the season opener 

… also had seven total 

tackles with three solo 

stops on special teams … 

named one of the Ichabod 

special team players of the 

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week following the game with Chadron State. 


Background: Played both football and baseball at Hayden High 

School. 

Personal: Born May 6, 1988 … son of George and Kelli Schuler … 


Rush No. Yds Avg TD Long Rec Yds Avg TD Long 

2007 0 0 0.0 0 - 2 27 13.5 0 14 

Totals 0 0 0.0 0 - 2 27 13.5 0 14 

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Marcus 

Shanahan 

Free Safety 

Elkhorn, Neb. 

Elkhorn 

High School 

6-1 • 192 • Junior 

At Washburn: Will compete for time on special teams and in the defensive 

backfield … enters the fall camp as the No. 2 free safety. 

In 2007: Played in nine games recording four tackles with two solo 

stops … had two tackles against West Texas A&M in the NCAA Playoff 

game. 

In 2006: Practiced, but did not appear in any games … was a two-time 

winner of the Ichabods’ work team defensive player of the week following 

the Southwest Baptist and Pittsburg State games. 


Background: An all-state defensive pick and all-Omaha area selection 

… all-district selection as a junior and senior … defensive captain … a 

two-time state qualifier in track. 

Personal: Born Jan. 28, 1987 … son of Greg and June Shanahan … 



2007 2 2 4 0 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0 0 

Totals 2 2 4 0 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0 0 

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Dane 

Simoneau 

Quarterback 

Salina, Kan. 

Sacred Heart 

High School 

6-3 • 190 • RS-Fr. 

At Washburn: Will compete for the starting quarterback position entering 

his redshirt freshman season. 

In 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt … on the Ichabod baseball team, 

he batted .262 overall and .305 in the MIAA finishing fifth on the team 

with nine doubles while starting 28 of the 35 games he played in. 

Background: Completed 190 of 322 passing attempts for 3,160 yards 

and 30 touchdowns … rushed for 774 yards on 134 carries with 20 touchdowns 

… passed for 8,020 yards and 71 touchdowns ranking second in 

Kansas high school passing yard history … rushed for 29 touchdowns in 

his career … a first team 3A all-state selection and second team all-state, 

all-class pick … named to the 2007 Kansas Shrine Bowl.... also played 

basketball and baseball. 

Personal: Born April 16, 1989 … son of Don and Jennifer Simoneau … 

undecided on major.


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Byron 

Smith 


Bryan, Texas 

Kilgore CC/Bryan 

High School 

6-2 • 320 • Senior 

At Washburn: Enters fall camp as a defensive tackle … will see time in 

the defensive line rotation. 

Background: Played in three games with three tackles and a sack at 

Arizona before missing the remainder of the season with illness … at 

Kilgore College in Texas earned Rivals/collegefootballnews.com Top 

Juco prospect at No. 99 overall … earned first-team National Junior 

College Athletic Association All-America honors in 2003 … first-team 

all-Southwest Junior College Conference honors in 2003 … Jcfootball. 

com Top 101 list as No. 32 overall prospect, and No. 5 among Jcfootball. 

com defensive linemen … a two-year starter on the Rangers’ defensive 

line with 41 tackles and three sacks in first year, 65 tackles and seven 

sacks his sophomore year … a first team all-district selection at Bryan 

High School. 

At Washburn: Born Nov. 7, 1983 … son of William and Romona Reid 

… majoring in political science … first cousin Jeremy Cunninghman was 

the Ichabod basketball team’s MVP following the 2003-04 season. 

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Trent 

Stepps 

Wide Receiver 

Fort Scott, Kan. 

Coffeyville CC/Fort 

Scott High School 

5-10 • 190 • Senior 

At Washburn: Will see time on 

special teams and in the receiving 

rotation as he enters the fall 

listed No. 2 on the depth chart at 

the “Z” wide receiver’s spot. 

In 2007: Played in eight games 

averaging 10.7 yards per reception 

with seven catches for 

75 yards … had a career-long 

17-yard catch against Pittsburg 

State. 

In 2006: Sat out the season as 

a redshirt. 

Background: Passed for 514 

yards and four touchdowns as a 

sophomore … also had a reception 

for five yards … had two 

receptions for 21 yards as a freshman 

playing in all 11 games at 

Coffeyville Community College. 

Personal: Born on Oct. 1, 1985 

… son of Clyde and Marion Stepps … majoring in mass media … older 

brother Travis spent two seasons at Washburn as a graduate assistant on 

the football coaching staff and now coaches at Southern Illinois. 


2007 0 0 0.0 0 - 7 75 10.7 0 17 

Totals 0 0 0.0 0 - 7 75 10.7 0 17 

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Jahmil 

Taylor 

Linebacker 

Aurora, Colo. 

Grandview 

High School 

6-1 • 205 • RS-Fr. 

At Washburn: Will look for time at one of the outside linebacking 

positions as he enters fall camp listed at No. 2 … could also see time on 



Background: Recorded 30 tackles with 13 solo stops, three sacks and an 

interception … had one receiving touchdown at tight end … named allcity, 

all-league and all-state as well as defensive most valuable player. 

Personal: Born Oct. 2, 1988 … son of Dave Bolen … undecided on 

major. 

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Thadd 

Taylor 


Topeka, Kan. 

Seaman 

High School 


At Washburn: Enters the season as the No. 2 center on the depth chart 


In 2007: Practiced but did not appear in any games … earned the 

Ichabods’ work team offensive player of the week following practices leading 

up to the games with Fort Hays State and Missouri Southern. 

In 2006: Sat out the season as a redshirt … named Ichabods’ work team 

offensive player of the week following the Missouri Southern game. 

Background: An honorable mention all-city pick and co-captain of the 

Viking football team … named second team all-city in wrestling and 

finished sixth as a junior and senior at state … also threw shot and discus 

in track. 

Personal: Born Jan. 22, 1988 … son of Richard and Tamara Taylor … 

majoring in finance. 

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Josh 

Torrez 

Fulback 

Topeka, Kan. 

Hayden 

High School 



fall camp as the No. 2 

fullback after appearing 

in 10 games as a freshman. 

In 2007: Appeared in 


freshman with one carry 

for 10 yards and grabbing 

six receptions for 

10 yards. 



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In 2006: Sat out the season as a redshirt … named the Ichabods’ offensive 

work team player of the week following the Southwest Baptist game. 

Background: Named first team all-state Class 4A running back and 

Kansas Coaches all-state team as a senior … named co-city offensive 

player of the year and to all-city team after rushing for 1,675 yards and 

scoring 31 touchdowns … a first team all-Centennial League selection 

at running back and was second team all-league on defense at safety as 

a senior … an all-Centennial League pick at safety as a junior … named 

best in city and league three straight seasons in track in the javelin 

throw. 

Personal: Born Aug. 29, 1987 … son of Greg and Molly Torrez … 

majoring in law enforcement … younger brother Justin is a redshirt freshman 

linebacker for the Ichabods. 


2007 1 10 10.0 0 10 6 10 1.7 0 5 

Totals 1 10 10.0 0 10 6 10 1.7 0 5 

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Justin 

Torrez 

Linebacker 

Topeka, Kan. 

Hayden 

High School 

5-11 • 175 • RS-Fr. 

At Washburn: Enters fall camp looking for time at linebacker after moving 

up from free safety as a freshman. 


team defensive player of the week for practice prior to the Missouri 

Southern game. 

Backgroud: A three-year lettermen on the Wildcat football team and 

co-captain as a senior … a four-year letterwinner on the wrestling team 

and captain. 

At Washburn: Born Jan. 6, 1989 … son of Greg and Molly Torrez … 

majoring in nursing … older brother Josh is a sophomore fullback for the 

Ichabods. 

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Ray 

Trice 

Linebacker 


Park Hill South 

High School 



the season as one of 

the two starting outside 

linebackers after recording 

31 tackles as a redshirt 

freshman. 

In 2007: Played in all 

12 games recording 17 

solo stops and 14 assisted 

tackles … also had 

five and one-half tackles 

for loss for 16 yards 

and a sack for eight … 

forced two fumbles and 

recorded a pass break 

up … had a career-high 

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10 tackles with six solo tackles at Emporia State while recording his only 

sack of the season en route to the Ichabods’ defensive skill player of the 

week. 

In 2006: Sat out the season as a redshirt … named the Ichabods’ defensive 

work team player of the week following the Truman and Missouri 

Western games. 

Background: A three-time all-league pick following his sophomore, 

junior and senior seasons … named all-district and all-Northland as a 

junior and senior … named second team all-metro as a senior and all-state 

as a senior … also named first team class 5A all-state … set school record 

for most sacks in a season … also a three-year starter in basketball earning 

all-league honors as a sophomore and junior, all-district as a junior, 

all-Northland as a junior, honorable mention all-metro as a sophomore, 

second team all-metro as a junior … is the career scoring leader … also 

ran track. 

Personal: Born Oct. 2, 1987 … son of Jeremy Crockett and Piper Walker 

… majoring in mass media. 


2007 17 14 31 1 5.5/16 1.0/8 2 0 0 

Totals 17 14 31 1 5.5/16 1.0/8 2 0 0 

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Martell 

Underwood 


Vallejo, Calif. 

Sacramento City/Bethel 

High School 

6-2 • 285 • Senior 

At Washburn: Enters the season as a No. 2 defensive tackle after appearing 

in four games last season. 

In 2007: Played in four games recording one tackle. 

Background: At Sacramento City College, he was an honorable mention 

all-league pick as a sophomore after recording 27 tackles including six 

tackles for loss and two sacks … at Jesse Bethel High School, he was an 

all-league pick as a junior and senior … he recorded 110 tackles and seven 

sacks as a senior en route to honorable mention all-metro honors. 

Personal: Born Feb. 1, 1987 … son of Marvin Underwood and Barbara 

Mitchell … majoring in corrections … his brother Marviel is a safety for 

the Green Bay Packers after being selected in the fourth round of the 

2005 NFL Draft. 


2007 0 1 1 0 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0 0 

Totals 0 1 1 0 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0 0 

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Vinnie 

Vasquez 

Linebacker 

Barquisimeto, Venezuela 

Coffeyville CC/Colegio 

San Pedro 

5-11 • 215 • Junior 

At Washburn: Will look for time on special teams and in the linebacking 

corps. 

In 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt … named the Ichabod work 

team defensive player of the week for practice leading up to the game 

with Missouri Western. 

Background: Played two seasons at Coffeyville 

Personal: Born Sept. 22, 1985 … son of Ovidio and Iris Vasquez … 

majoring in physical education.


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Ian 

Vistine 


Blue Springs, Mo. 

Blue Springs 

High School 


At Washburn: Enters the season as a No. 2 right tackle after redshirting 

as a freshman. 

In 2007: Played in one game during the season at Colorado Mines. 

In 2006: Sat out the season as a redshirt … named Ichabods’ offensive 

work team player of the week following the Emporia State game. 

Background: Named honorable mention all-league on the offensive line 

… named honorable mention all-area offensive line by the Independence 

Examiner … a two year lettermen on the offensive line for the Wildcats 

… also lettered in track two seasons. 

Personal: Born Aug. 29, 1987 … son of Greg Vistine and Tammy Kaiser 

… majoring in math psychology. 

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Brandon 

Walker 

Running Back 

Garland, Texas 

Lake View 

High School 

6-1 • 215 • Senior 


his senior season as the 

starting running back 

… has rushed for 1,539 

career yards which 

ranks ninth all-time in 

school history … he is 

tenth on the Ichabod 

rushing touchdown 

chart with 18 and 15th 

on the total point chart 

with 128 … has played 

in 34 career games with 

2,040 all purpose yards, 

which is 18th in school 

history. 

In 2007: Played in all 

12 games earning second 

team all-MIAA 

honors and the Ichabod 

Offensive MVP after 

rushing for 760 yards 

on 157 carries and 10 

touchdowns … rushed 

for a career-high 153 

yards and two touchdowns 

against Emporia 

State … also had 23 

catches for 394 yards 

and three touchdowns 

including a careerhigh 

115 yards receiving 

against Northwest 

Missouri on seven catches with two touchdowns … averaged 4.8 yards 

per carry and 17.1 yards a reception … also averaged 20.0 yards per kickoff 

return … led the Ichabods with 80 points which is tied for seventh 

on the Ichabods single-season chart after he scored 13 touchdowns and 

a two-point after touchdown conversion … second on the team in all 

purpose yards with 101.2 yards per game finishing the season with 1,214 

all-purpose yards which is 12th on the Washburn single-season chart. 

In 2006: Played in all 11 games rushing for 431 yards on 116 carries and 

five touchdowns … also passed for 79 yards and one touchdown …picked 

up two receptions for 18 yards … rushed for 114 yards on 21 carries 

against Emporia State … named Ichabods’ offensive skill player of the 

week following the Central Missouri, Northwest Missouri and Missouri 

Western games. 

In 2005: Played in 10 games recording 348 yards rushing on 57 carries 

and three touchdowns, including a 78-yard rush against Western 

Washington - the longest rush of the season for the Ichabods … also 

completed 2-of-3 passes for 19 yards … had one reception for seven yards 

and one kickoff return for 22 yards. 


Background: Rushed for 500 yards and eight touchdowns and passed for 

484 yards and was named one of Dallas’ top 100 recruits as a senior. 

Personal: Born on Aug. 21, 1985 … son of Charles and Cheryl Bean … 

majoring in corrections. 

Passing C A Int. Pct. Yds TD Long Avg/C Avg/G 

2005 2 3 0 .667 19 0 14 9.5 1.9 

2006 4 13 2 .308 79 1 23 19.8 7.2 

2007 0 1 0 .000 0 0 - 0.0 0.0 

Totals 6 17 2 .353 98 1 23 16.3 2.9 


2005 57 348 6.1 3 78 1 7 7.0 0 7 

2006 116 431 3.7 5 28 2 18 9.0 0 12 

2007 157 760 4.8 10 70 23 394 17.1 3 58 

Totals 330 1539 4.7 18 78 26 419 16.1 3 58 


2005 1 22 22.0 22 0 0 0 0.0 - 0 

2006 0 0 0.0 - 0 0 0 0.0 - 0 

2007 3 60 20.0 30 0 0 0 0.0 - 0 

Totals 4 82 20.5 30 0 0 0 0.0 - 0 

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Corey 

Walker 

Defensive End 

Paola, Kan. 

Paola 

High School 

6-3 • 205 • RS-Fr. 

At Washburn: Will look for time in the defensive line rotation at one 

of the end positions. 


Background: Named to honorable mention all-state teams of the Topeka 

Capital-Journal, Wichita Eagle and the Kansas Coaches Association … 

named honorable mention all-conference … an honorable mention allleague 

pick in basketball … named to the 2007 Kansas Shrine Bowl. 

Personal: Born Aug. 26, 1989 … son of Veronica Walker … undecided 

on major. 



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Zach 

Watkins 

Linebacker 

Independence, Mo. 

Truman 

High School 

6-0 • 230 • Junior 


Returns to his 

inside linebackers 

position 

after starting 

all 23 games 

of his Ichabod 

career … he has 

recorded 243 

career tackles 

which ranks 

eighth on the 

all-time chart 

while his 135 

assisted tackles 

is fourth 

all-time at 

Washburn … 

his 108 solo 

tackles is 19th 

on the all-time 

Washburn chart 

… for 2008 he 

was a preseason 

second team 

All-American 

by Lindy’s 

Magazine. 

In 2007: Led 

the Ichabods 

with 143 total 

tackles, which 

is second on 

the Washburn 

single-season 

chart … his 

total included 64 solo tackles which ranks tied for eight at Washburn 

and 79 assisted tackles which is second in single-season history for the 

Ichabods … he recorded 20 tackles against Central Missouri with eight 

solo stops and two tackles for loss … twice named the MIAA’s Defensive 

Player of the Week after recording 19 tackles with eight solo stops with a 

tackle for loss, a fumble recovery and a 29-yard interception return against 

Colorado Mines … his second conference POW award came against 

Pittsburg State after recording 12 tackles with a tackle for loss and an 

interception … he earned first team all-MIAA honors and was named 

Washburn’s outstanding linebacker as well … he recorded double-digit 

tackles in eight games … earned second team Daktronics all-region honors 

and Football Gazette first team all-region honors … successful in the 

classroom as well as he was named to the MIAA’s all-academic team and 

to the MIAA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll … also named to 

the ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA all-academic all-district first team. 

In 2006: A second team Daktronics all-region pick after leading the 

MIAA and the Ichabods with 100 tackles including 44 solo stops … 

earned honorable mention all-MIAA honors … finished with 11 tackles 

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for loss with two sacks … returned an interception 19 yards for a touchdown 

against Emporia State and a fumble 72 yards for a touchdown 

against Northwest Missouri … the 2006 MIAA and Ichabod Freshman 

of the Year was named to MIAA’s all-academic team … recorded a careerhigh 

16 tackles against Missouri Southern tying him for the fifth highest 

single-game total since 1997 … named Ichabods’ defensive skill player of 

the week after the Fort Hays State and Missouri Southern games. 


Background: Football and basketball captain two seasons … named 

Most Inspirational Player in 2004 … named all-conference and all-area 

as a junior and all-conference, all-area, all-metro, all-district, all-Metro 

Sports Television and first team all-state as a senior after recording 151 

total tackles including 120 solo stops with one interception, two forced 

fumbles, two fumble recoveries and 32 tackles for loss …graduated with 

a 4.35 GPA which was 11th in his graduation class of 386. 

Personal: Born Jan. 31, 1987 … son of Bruce and Jayme Watkins … 

majoring in finance. 


2006 44 56 100 1 7.0/20 1.5/10 0 3 1 

2007 64 79 143 6 6.5/19 1.5/12 2 3 2 

Totals 108 135 243 7 13.5/39 3.0/22 2 6 3 

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Lincoln 

White 

Linebacker 

Jupiter, Fla. 

Dwyer 

High School 

6-0 • 203 • Junior 

At Washburn: Enters the fall season as a backup inside linebacker 

… could also see time on 


In 2007: Played in six 

games recording two solo 

tackles and an assisted 

tackle … had two tackles 


In 2006: Practiced, but did 

not appear in any games. 

In 2005: Sat out the season 


Background: Played his 

prep ball at Dwyer High 

School … also played fullback 

and participated in 

power lifting. 

Personal: Born on Aug. 4, 

1987 … son of Lincoln and 

Joy White … majoring in 

physical education. 

Tackles UT AT Tot 

PBU TFL S/YL FF 

FR INT 

2006 0 0 0 0 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0 0 

2007 2 1 3 0 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0 0 

Totals 2 1 3 0 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0 0


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Michael 

Wilhoite 

Linebacker 

Topeka, Kan. 

Highland Park 

High School 

6-0 • 203 • Junior 


Returns to a starting 

outside linebacker’s 

position where he 

started all 12 games 

as a sophomore. 

In 2007: Started all 

12 games recording 

58 total tackles with 

33 solo stops and 

25 assisted tackles 

… became the first 

Ichabod to return 

an interception for 

a touchdown in a 

post-season game 

as he picked off a 

pass returning it 27 

yards for a touchdown 

against West 

Texas A&M … 

finished the season 

with three interceptions 

for 40 

yards in return … 

also recorded two 

fumble recoveries, 

three pass break ups 

and a forced fumble 

… recorded eight 

tackles with four 

solo stops against 

Central Missouri 

with two tackles for 

loss … earned the 

Ichabod defensive 

skill player of the 

week following the 

game with Colorado 

Mines. 


nine games after making the switch from free safety to outside linebacker 

… recorded six tackles with four solo stops … saw action on special teams 

recording two fair catch kickoffs. 


Background: A three-year letterman in football … a second team allleague 

pick at defensive back … a member of the National Honor Society 

and National Honor Roll. 

Personal: Born on Dec. 7, 1986 … son of Greg Wilhoite and Jan 

Buckheim … majoring in mass media. 


2006 4 2 6 0 0.0/0 0.0/0 0 0 0 

2007 33 25 58 6 2.0/4 0.0/0 1 2 3 

Totals 37 27 64 6 2.0/4 0.0/0 1 2 3 

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Ian 

Williams 


Raytown, Mo. 

Raytown South 

High School 

6-2 • 290 • RS-Fr. 

At Washburn: Will be in the rotation on the defensive line this season 

after reshirting in 2007. 

In 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt … earned the Ichabod defensive 

work team player of the week for practice leading up to the Truman 

game. 

Background: Recorded 58 tackles as a senior including three sacks, nine 

tackles for loss with three forced fumbles and one recovery earning first 

team all-league honors on defense and second team honors on the offensive 

line at center … named honorable mention all-conference as a junior 


Personal: Born March 17, 1989 … son of Dell Stovall and Denise 

Williams … undecided on major. 

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Austin 

Wingerson 

Running Back 

Idaho Falls, Idaho 

Skyline 

High School 

5-9 • 170 • RS-Fr. 

At Washburn: Will look for time on special teams and in the running 

back rotation. 

In 2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt … named the Ichabods’ offensive 

work team player of the week for practice leading up to the game with 

Emporia State. 

Background: Rushed for 734 yards on 77 carries with nine touchdowns 

as a senior … placed third and sixth in state wrestling … earned six medals 

in different relay events in three different state track meets. 

Personal: Born Oct. 31, 1988 … son of Eric Wingerson and Ellen 

McCaffery … majoring in accouting/marketing (pre-law). 



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Ichabod Newcomers 

LaMarcus Betts 61 

Strong Safety 

Memphis, Tenn./Melrose High School 

6-0 • 208 • Freshman 

Background: Voted team’s most valuable defensive player for football 

and for soccer. 

Personal: Born May 20, 1990 … son of Jemi Johnson and Ariba Betts … 

father Jemi played basketball at Washburn from 1992-95 finishing sixth 

on the all-time scoring chart with 1,215 points. 

Jared Brill 5 

Quarterback 

Elkhorn, Neb./Elkhorn High School 

6-1 • 175 • Freshman 

Background: Named first team all-district as a junior defensive back 

with six interceptions … earned first team all-district, first team all-area 

and first team all-state honors as a senior … at quarterback passing for 

1,594 yards completing 88 of 155 attempts with a school-record 23 

touchdown passes … a three-year letterwinner and first team all-district 

selection in basketball. 

Personal: Born Jan. 23, 1990 … son of Jason and Nancy Brill … 

undecided on anticipated major … older brother Jordan was a four-year 

quarterback for the Ichabods completing his career in 2007 as Washburn’s 

all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns. 

Jake Cervantes 71 


Lincoln, Neb./Lincoln Northeast High School 

6-1 • 270 • Freshman 

Background: Named all-city as a senior and earned honorable mention 

all-city honors as a junior … a two-time captain. 

Personal: Born Jan. 29, 1990 … son of Michelle Cervantes … undecided 

on anticipated major. 

Jon Clark 

Strong Safety 

St. Peter’s, Mo./Francis Howell Central High School 

6-2 • 190 • Freshman 

Background: Named second team all-state at defensive back as a junior 

… also named first team all-district and all-league … a first team allleague 

and all-district pick as a senior … named team’s defensive player 

of the year as a junior and senior … part of 2006 district champion in 

football and third place team in baseball in 2006. 

Personal: Born March 9, 1989 … son of Doug and Christine Clark … 

undecided on anticipated major. 

Josh Copp 92 

Defensive End 

Louisburg, Kan./Blue Valley West High School 

6-4 • 210 • Freshman 

Background: A first team all-EKL selection earning defensive player of 

the year honors … a first team Sun County pick as well as Sun County 

Defensive Player of the Year … a first team all-state selection … first team 

all-metro, first team all-Metro Sports and the Metro Sports Defensive 

Player of the Year … a first team all-Johnson County selection and MVP 

of the state championship football game … a member of the 2007 6A 

state basketball champions and 2007 5A state football champions. 

Personal: Born Jan. 15, 1990 … son of Dwight and Sally Copp … anticipated 

major is criminal justice. 

Garrett Cummings 33 

Placekicker 

Topeka, Kan./Silver Lake High School 

6-0 • 235 • Freshman 

Background: As a sophomore, was named second team all-Mid East 

League and honorable mention all-state … as a junior in 2006, he earned 

first team all-Mid East League honors and was an honorable mention 

all-state selection … as a senior, named all-state class 3A and was a preseason 

top 50 pick by rivals.com. 

Personal: Born Feb. 4, 1990 … son of Marty and Denise Cummings … 

anticipated major is education. 


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Pierre Desir 12 

Defenive Back 

St. Peter’s, Mo./Francis Howell Central High School 

6-2 • 178 • Freshman 

Background: Averaged 37.8 yards per attempt on kickoff returns as a 

senior … named all-state at defensive back as a senior … a first team allleague 

selection as a junior and senior … an all-metro pick at defensive 

back … named special teams player of the year as a senior … averaged 

8.9 yards per punt return as a senior … named No. 17 in the nation by 

CSTV’s Tom Lemming in the “athlete” position rankings. 

Personal: Born Sept. 8, 1990 … son of Wilfrid and Marie Desir … 

anticipated major is business management. 

Steve Dieckhaus 55 


St. Charles, Mo./Francis Howell Central High School 

6-2 • 265 • Freshman 

Background: A first team all-league selection on both offensive and 

defensive lines as a senior … an honorable mention all-metro pick as a 

senior … named first team all-league, first team all-district and third team 

all-state as a junior. 

Personal: Born June 22, 1990 … son of Sam and Cindy Dieckhaus … 


Cassidy Doneff 13 

Wide Receiver 

Calgary, Alberta, Canada/University of Calgary/Cochrane High 

School 


Background: A transfer from the University of Calgary … had 186 

receptions for the Calgary Colts … at Cochrane High School, finished as 

school’s all-time leading receiver with 128 receptions … also career leader 

with 32 touchdown receptions. 

Personal: Born July 14, 1986 … son of Murray and Carol Doneff … 

undecided on anticipated major … cousin Wes Walz plays in the National 

Hockey League for the Minnesota Wild. 

Steven Dudley 


Parkville, Mo./Park Hill South High School 

6-0 • 170 • Freshman 

Background: An honorable mention all-conference pick at free safety as 

a junior and senior … also played quarterback for the Panthers. 

Personal: Born Oct. 30, 1989 … son of Warren and Pam Dudley … 


Brian Folkerts 65 

Offensive/Defensive Lineman 

Florissant, Mo./Hazelwood Central High School 

6-4 • 260 • Freshman 

Background: Listed among the area’s top 30 recruits by the St. Louis 

Post Dispatch … a three-year letterman … voted first team all-league as 

a senior … also received honorable mention all-metro honors and was 

named team captain … as a junior, earned second team all-conference 

honors … as a sophomore, was a starter on both offense and defense … 

recorded 46 tackles and five sacks as a senior … a two-time lettermen in 

wrestling … an Eagle Scout. 

Personal: Born Jan. 30, 1990 … son of Tim and Margie Folkerts … 

anticipated major is engineering. 

Carlos Gallegos 

Wide Receiver 

Royse City, Texas/Royse City High School 

6-0 • 185 • Freshman 

Background: A two-time class 3A all-state selection at wide receiver 

… named district 10 3A offensive most valuable player as a senior … a 

2007 academic all-state pick … a three-time all-district wide receiver … 

recorded 138 receptions for 2,541 yards and 29 touchdown receptions … 

a two-time Greenville Herald Dream Team selection … a 2006 Dallas 

Morning News all-area pick … a three-time all-district pitcher … will 

also play baseball at Washburn. 

Personal: Born Sept. 28, 1989 … son of Carlos Gallegos and Elva 

Aranda … anticipated major is business. 



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Alex Haribson 10 


Oakland, Calif./Diablo Valley/Pinole Valley High School 

6-0 • 180 • Junior 

Background: A transfer from Diablo Valley College where he picked off 

four passes and was an honorable mention all-Golden Gate Conference 

selection … had three interceptions as a sophomore with one touchdown 

return for 50 yards while starting all 11 games for the Vikings … at 

Pinole Valley High School, he was a two-time all-Accal cornerback with 

16 interceptions in two seasons … a first team Bay Area all-metro pick 

… as a senior he had eight interceptions with 43 tackles … a state track 

meet qualifier three seasons competing in the 100, 200, 4x100 and 4x400 

events. 

Personal: Born July 16, 1988 … son of Lawrence and Yvonne Haribson 

… majoring in physical education and sports management. 

Tyler Hill 

Cornerback 

Lee’s Summit, Mo./Lee’s Summit High School 

6-0 • 186 • Freshman 

Background: A three-time letterwinner in track and in football … started 

30 games at defensive back … a unanimous first team all-league pick 

at defensive back … named all-district … a 2007 participant in the Nike 

football camp … as a senior, recorded 64 tackles … a 2007 all-conference 

pick in the long jump. 

Personal: Born Feb. 8, 1990 … son of Stephen and Robin Hill … undecided 

on antipated major … his father Stephen played football and ran 

track at Northwest Missouri. 

Michael Hollins 36 

Linebacker 

Kansas City, Mo./Park Hill High School 

5-11 • 190 • Freshman 

Background: Named the Buck Buchanan Award winner as the outstanding 

linebacker in the Kansas City Metro Area … an all-league pick 

three seasons … a two-year all-state and all-metro pick … named one 

of top 15 players in the metro area … a two-year captain … recorded 30 

career tackles for loss … a student council public relations officer … a 

two-year all-district charity participant with the Relay for Life. 

Personal: Born Oct. 23, 1989 … son of Michael Hollins and Sandra 

Adero … anticipated major is biology/pre-med. 

Payton Iverson 32 

Linebacker 

Lincoln, Neb./Lincoln North Star High School 

6-3 • 200 • Freshman 

Background: Recorded more than 300 tackles in his high school career 

… a three-time all-city selection … also earned all-league honors two 

seasons … led the league in tackles three seasons … a state track qualifier 

in the 200m- and 800m dash. 

Personal: Born on Jan. 22, 1990 … son of Ronald and Cathy Iverson … 

anticipated major is pre-engineering … brother of Ichabod sophomore 

quarterback Jake Iverson. 

Devin Knox 68 

Tight End 

Minneapolis, Kan./Minneapolis High School 

6-1 • 220 • Freshman 

Background: A first team all-state linebacker and first team all-league 

guard as a senior … an all-state Kansas Coaches Association selection at 

linebacker … finished with school records for the most tackles in a career 

and as a senior and most assisted tackles in a career and in a season … a 

member of the 2008 Kansas Shrine Bowl. 

Personal: Born on Aug. 22, 1989 … son of Tammy Knox and the late 

Troy Knox … older brother Cameron is a sophomore on the Ichabod 

football team … sister Autumn Knox played volleyball at Bethel. 

Andrew Lichter 66 

Defensive End/Tight End 

Topeka, Kan/Seaman High School 

6-1 • 220 • Freshman 

Background: A 2006 first team all-league pick at defensive end and 

at tight end … a first team all-city selection on defense as a junior and 

second team all-city choice on offense … in 2007 as a senior, named first 

team all-city defense and second team all-league offense … a first team 

all-league and all-city pick on defense … named all-city Top 11 and a 

Class 5A all-state selection … named Army Iron Man of the Week … 

received academic letter … a member of the 4.0 honor roll, National 

Honor Society and a Kansas Honors Scholar. 


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Personal: Born June 6, 1989 … son of Lynn and Kyle Lichter … 

anticipated major is engineering … father Lynn played baseball at Kansas 

State. 

Brandon Miller 99 

Defensive End 

Rossville, Kan./Rossville High School 

6-4 • 255 • Freshman 

Background: Named first team all-Mid-East League on the offensive 

line as a junior and a senior … named all-league honorable mention 

defensive line as a junior and senior … a class 3A first team offensive lineman 

selection as a junior and senior … named Kansas Football Coaches 

Association 3A all-state team as a senior … a member of the honor roll 

and high honor roll for four years. 

Personal: Born Feb. 16, 1990 … son of Brad and Stephanie Miller … 

anticipated major is criminal justice. 

Vershon Moore 59 

Running Back 

Spencer, Okla./Midwest City High School 

5-9 • 180 • Freshman 

Background: Named offensive player of the year as a junior and senior 

… an all-league first team quarterback selection … first team all-district 

selection at quarterback … earned honorable mention all-state honors at 

quarterback. 

Personal: Born Aug. 12, 1990 … son of Jackie Moore … anticipated 

major is physical education … his uncle Ronald Moore was an All- 

American at Pittsburg State who was selected by the Phoenix Cardinals 

in the 4th round of the 1993 NFL Draft playing in six NFL seasons from 

1993 to 1998 and the winner of the 1992 Harlon Hill Trophy.. 

Travis Mosby 69 

Wide Receiver 

Lee’s Summit, Mo./Lee’s Summit High School 

6-0 • 175 • Freshman 

Background: Recorded 78 receptions for 1,473 receiving yards and 

11 touchdowns as a senior returning two kickoffs and two punts for 

touchdowns … received the Otis Taylor Award as the best receiver in the 

Kansas City area … was a unanimous selection at wide receiver for the 

2007 Suburban Big 6 all-Conference … had eight catches for 111 yards 

in the Mo-Kan all-star game … a class 5A first team all-state selection at 

wide receiver by the Missouri Sports Writer’s Assocation … an honorable 

mention all-district selection as a junior. 

Personal: Born June 21, 1990 … son of Travis and Robin Mosby … 


Patrick Myrick 60 


Greenville, N.C./Fork Union Military Academy 

6-3 • 200 • Freshman 

Background: Played both quarterback and free safety and ran track … 

rushed for 432 yards on 51 carries as a senior with three touchdowns … 

passed for 553 yards and five touchdowns … had 28 total tackles in nine 

games as a senior. 

Personal: Born Oct. 10, 1989 … son of Willie and Brenda Myrick … 


Zack Puetz 63 


Garden Plain, Kan./Garden Plain High School 

6-3 • 265 • Freshman 

Background: An all-league, all-state pick at offensive line … an allmetro 

selection, first team Elite 11 and second team top 11 pick … a 

member of the 2008 Kansas Shrine Bowl. 

Personal: Born March 22, 1990 … son of Mitchell and Sara Puetz … 

anticipated major is criminal justice. 

Chris Rebant 70 

Linebacker 

Sabetha, Kan./Sabetha High School 

6-0 • 215 • Freshman 

Background: Named all-state honorable mention at running back as 

a junior and all-state at linebacker as a senior … also named all-league 

running back and linebacker as a senior as well as all-metro linebacker … 

selected for the 2008 Kansas Shrine Bowl. 

Personal: Born April 20, 1990 … son of John and Kathy Rebant … 


Jacob Schierbaum 76 

Tight End 

Bonner Springs, Mo./Basehor-Linwood High School 

6-7 • 225 • Freshman 

Background: A four-year member of the varsity team in both football 

and basketball … a second team all-league pick on the defensive line … 

team won conference in 2006 and was bi-district champions in 2007. 

Personal: Born Oct. 5, 1989 … son of Jeff and Eydie Schierbaum … 

anticipated major is education or athletic training. 

Greg Schoenberg 44 

Linebacker 

Ballwin, Mo./Westminster Christian Academy 

5-11 • 230 • Freshman 

Background: A second team all-metro pick at linebacker in St. Louis 

and a second team all-state pick … also named first team all-state place 

kicker … first team all-league place kicker and linebacker … named 

league’s player of the year. 

Personal: Born Sept. 8, 1989 … son of Paul and Crystal Schoenberg … 

anticipated major is physical education. 

Graham Thurber 64 

Defensive End/Offensive Tackle 

Lincoln, Neb./Lincoln East High School 

6-2 • 235 • Freshman 

Background: Named team captain … started on both offense and 

defense as well as long snapper … named Class A all-city defensive end 

by the Lincoln Journal Star … also named all-Heartland Conference 

defensive end … a class A all-state honorable mention selection … a 

super state honorable mention selection in baseball as a junior. 

Personal: Born May 14, 1990 … son of Michael and Pamela Thurber … 

anticipated major is business administration. 

Eddrick Wiggins 


Lubbock, Texas/Frenship High School 

6-0 • 175 • Freshman 

Background: A two-time first team all-district selection as a junior and 

senior … a two-time all-city pick as a junior and senior and a two-time 

all-South Plains academic honor roll member. 

Personal: Born Jan. 31, 1990 … son of Eddie and Bobbie Wiggins … 

anticipated major is business. 



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Ichabod player notes 

Ichabods by State 

1 

10 2 

1 

3 

1 

6 

39 24 

1 

1 

1 

6 

3 


Squad Hometowns 

United 

States 

Kansas (39) 

Bonner Springs: Blake 

Kasselman, Travis Hubbel 

Burlington: Austin Hills 

Claflin: Kyler Connell 

Fort Scott: Trent Stepps 

Garden Plain: Zack Puetz 

Great Bend: Seth Homolka, 

Nick Schauman 

Leavenworth: Victor Butler 

Leawood: Casey Curran 

Louisburg: Josh Copp 

Manhattan: Naseri Eteuini 

Minneapolis: Devin Knox, 

Cameron Knox 

Overland Park: Jake Righter, 

Ben Bianchino 

Paola: Jake Forck, Cory Walker 

Rock Creek: Skyler Suther 

Roeland Park: Marcus Mau 

Rossville: Brandon Miller 

Sabetha: Kaleb Koch, Chris 

Rebant 

Salina: Dane Simoneau 

Seneca: Brad Haug 

Silver Lake: Marty Pfannenstiel 

St. Marys: David Demars 

Topeka: Michael Wilhoite, 

Andrew Lichter, Josh Torrez, 

Garrett Cummings, Ryan 

Geist, Justin Torrez, Thadd 

Taylor, Brody Schuler 

Valley Falls: Alan Schoonover 

Wichita: Cameron Kasel, Justin 

Fowler, Luke Schuckman, Joe 

Hastings 

Missouri: (24) 

Ballwin: Greg Schoenberg 

Belton: Ben Muir 

Blue Springs: Bruce Ringwood, 

Ian Vistine 

Squad In-season Birthdays 

August 

Drameagon Powers 1, 1987 

Lincoln White 4, 1987 

Xavier Beckford 12, 1985 

Vershon Moore 12, 1990 

Brad Haug 20, 1986 

Brandon Walker 21, 1985 

Devin Knox 22, 1989 

Corey Walker 26, 1989 

Josh Torrez 29, 1987 

Ian Vistine 29, 1987 

September 

Nathan Gaswick 3, 1986 

Pierre Desir 8, 1990 

Travis Hubbel 8, 1987 

Dominic Martin 8, 1988 

Greg Schoenberg 8, 1989 

Luke Schuckman 9, 1987 

Justin Fowler 11, 1987 

Vinnie Vasquez 22, 1985 

Carlos Gallegos 28, 1989 

October 

Trent Stepps 1, 1985 

Ray Trice 2, 1987 

Jahmil Taylor 2, 1988 

Jacob Schierbaum 5, 1989 

Bonner Springs: Jacob 

Schierbaum 

Florissant: Brian Folkerts 

Harrisonville: Zach Livingston 

Independence: Zach Watkins 

Kansas City: Terry Grimmett, 

Ray Trice, Brad Cole, 

Dominic Martin, Michael 

Hollins, Paul Abron, Brandon 

Jackson 

Lee’s Summit: Travis Mosby, 

Tyler Hill 

Parkville: Steven Dudley 

Raytown: Andrew Knight, Ian 

Williams 

St. Charles: Steve Dieckhaus, 

Ryan Mertz 

St. Peter’s: Pierre Desir, Jon 

Clark 

Nebraska: (10) 

Elkhorn: Jared Brill, Marcus 

Shanahan 

Gretna: Michael Krajicek 

Imperial: Nathan Gaswick 

Lincoln: Jake Iverson, Payton 

Iverson, Graham Thurber, 

Jake Cervantes 

Omaha: Grant Hajek, Mitch 

Birt 

Texas: (6) 

Bryan: Byron Smith 

Elkhart: Drameagon Powers 

Garland: Brandon Walker 

Lubbock: Eddrick Wiggins 

Royse City: Carlos Gallegos 

San Antonio: Jamar Mosley 

Colorado: (6) 

Aurora: Lloyd Bias, Jahmil 

Taylor 

Denver: Justin Cooper, Ty 

Lewis, Dakota Palan-Johnson 

Lakewood: Bill Boyer 

Kyler Connell 7, 1988 

Brandon Jackson 11, 1986* 

Kaleb Koch 14, 1988 

Michael Hollins 23, 1989 

Steven Dudley 30, 1989 

Austin Wingerson 31, 1988 

November 

Seth Homolka 3, 1987 

Byron Smith 7, 1983 

John Blessington 29, 1988 

Jake Righter 30, 1984 

*-Birthday on game day in 2008 

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California: (3) 

Oakland: Alex Harbison 

San Ramon: D.J. 

Frommoethelydo 

Vallejo: Martell Underwood 

Florida: (3) 

Belleglade: Eric Lawrence 

Jupiter: Lincoln White 

Lauder Hill: Xavier Beckford 

Iowa: (2) 

Auburn: John Blessington 

Lohrville: Andy Kavanaugh 

Idaho: (1) 

Idaho Falls: Austin Wingerson 

North Carolina: (1) 

Greenville: Patrick Myrick 

New Jersey: (1) 

Rosenhayn: Freddie Lavan 

Squad Notes 

Breakdown by Class 

Seniors 13 

Juniors 18 

Sophomores 22 

Redshirt Freshman 21 

Freshman 28 

Totals 102 

By Side of the Ball 

Offense 48 

Defense 51 

Special Teams 3 

Totals 102 

New Mexico: (1) 

Alamogordo: Terrence Lowe 

Tennessee: (1) 

Memphis: LaMarcus Betts 

Oklahoma: (1) 

Spencer: Vershon Moore 

Canada 

Alberta (1) 

Calgary: Cassidy Doneff 

Venezuela 

Venezuela (1) 

Barquisimeto: Vinnie Vasquez 

By Position 

Cornerbacks 9 

Safties 9 

Linebackers 19 

Offensive Linemen 15 

Defensive Linemen 14 

Quarterbacks 4 

Running Backs 7 

Placekicers/Punters 3 

Tight Ends 4 

Fullbacks 3 

Wide Receivers 15 

Totals 102

Ichabods in the kansas shrine bowl 

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Kansas Shrine Bowl Participants signed by Washburn 

2008 

Chris Rebant 

Devin Knox 

Zach Puetz 

2007 

Casey Curran 

Jeremy Dillard 

Ryan Geist 

Cameron Kasel 

Kaleb Koch 

Marty Pfannenstiel 

Skyler Suther 

Dane Simoneau 

Corey Walker 

2006 

Seth Homolka 

David Demars 

Luke Schuckman 

2005 

Brad Haug 

Kyle Ingenthron 

Drew Bietau 

2004 

Eric Eisenbarth 

Jacob Krause 

Kyle Kruger 

Brent Meter 

Steve Schuster 

2003 

Trevor Hamilton 

Zach Hemmerling 

Matt Koehn 

A.J. Patterson 

Jarod Tetuan 

2002 

Chris McCann 

Jim Holland 

Cory Tinklin 

2000 

Joe Corcoran 

Jake Lawrence 

Bo Kobuszewski 

1999 

Jason Ross 

Kipp Connell 

1998 

Kevin Pierce 

1997 

Dan Wilson 

Cody Snyder 

1996 

Chris Gleisberg 

1994 

Joe Busby 

Keith Newbery 

The Story Behind Mr. Ichabod 

The name “Ichabod” was derived from the first name 

of Ichabod Washburn, an early benefactor of the university. 

Ichabod Washburn was born in Kingston, Mass., on 

Aug. 11, 1798. 

In 1831, he began what was his life 

work - and the pride of Worchester, Mass., 

- when he essayed the drawing of wire. He 

was co-founder of Washburn and Moen 

Manufacturing (later American 

Steel and Wire). 

His own lack of formal education 

made him acutely aware of 

its importance. When approached 

by the residents of Topeka to help 

save the ailing Lincoln College, Ichabod 

Washburn responded with a $25,000 

gift. In May, 1869, Lincoln College 

was renamed Washburn College 

in recognition of his outstanding 

contribution. 

Until 1938, there was no 

1993 

Joe Schartz 

1992 

Beau Caryl 

Michael Dritlein 

Robert Goeden 

1991 

Floyd Johnson 

1989 

Kevin Cummings 

1988 

Doug Terry 

1987 

Matt Marple 

1985 

Aaron Finney 

graphic representation or any particular characteristics 

associated with the mascot. During the 1937-38 school 

year, the editors of the KAW yearbook decided that such 

items were important to the university and began to 

accept suggestions for a design of Mr. Ichabod. The 

adopted design was drawn by Bradbury Thompson 

(BA ’34). 

The following ex planatory material 

ac companied the first representation of an 

Ichabod in the KAW: “He has courage and 

enthusiasm as shown by his 

brisk walk. He is democratic 

and courteous, for he tips his 

hat as he passes. Sincere in his 

search for truth and knowledge, 

he studiously carries a book under 

his arm. His friendly smile makes 

you like him. He is neatly dressed 

and he fits well into his generation 

… but adopts himself with equal 

ease to any change in life. 


1984 

Troy Slusser 

Joe Witham 

1983 

Scott Holloman 

1982 

Jim Collins 

1978 

Fred Palensky 

1976 

Steve Guilfoyle 

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Kansans on the Ichabod roster 


Recruiting in-state priority No. 1 

for the Ichabod coaching staff 

The 2008 Washburn Ichabod roster features 39 homegrown Kansans. In only 

his seventh season as the Ichabods’ head coach, Craig Schurig has put a premium 

on recruiting the best players in Kansas. 

“Our first recruiting priority will always 

be in Kansas. We should and will do the 

best job contacting the best players in 

Kansas and recruit them to Washburn. 

For high school seniors, we want to be 

their first choice for college based on 

our program and the University.” 

— Craig Schurig 

Jake Lebahn 

Salina, Kan./Salina Central High School 

Washburn’s 2007 Senior Student-Athlete of the Year 

Second Team All-MIAA . . . MIAA All-Academic Team 

Washburn nominee for Ken Jones Award for the 

outstanding male student-athlete of the year for the MIAA 

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2008 Kansans 

No. Name 

Hometown 

6 Marty Pfannenstiel Silver Lake 

9 Dane Simoneau Salina 

14 Cameron Kasel Wichita 

16 Michael Wilhoite Topeka 

19 Casey Curran Leawood 

24 Marcus Mau Roeland Park 

28 Josh Torrez Topeka 

29 Jake Forck Paola 

30 Seth Homolka Great Bend 

31 Kyler Connell Claflin 

33 Garrett Cummings Topeka 

35 Kaleb Koch Sabetha 

38 Ryan Geist Topeka 

39 Justin Fowler Wichita 

42 Luke Schuckman Wichita 

45 Justin Torrez Topeka 

46 Brad Haug Seneca 

49 Austin Hills Burlington 

50 Alan Schoonover Valley Falls 

51 Nick Schauman Great Bend 

53 Thadd Taylor Topeka 

54 Skyler Suther Rock Creek 

56 Naseri Eteuini Manhattan 

58 Jake Righter Overland Park 

63 Zack Puetz Garden Plain 

66 Andrew Lichter Topeka 

68 Devin Knox Minneapolis 

70 Chris Rebant Sabetha 

74 David Demars St. Marys 

77 Ben Bianchino Overland Park 

82 Joe Hastings Wichita 

84 Brody Schuler Topeka 

85 Trent Stepps Fort Scott 

86 Blake Kasselman Bonner Springs 

87 Cameron Knox Minneapolis 

92 Josh Copp Louisburg 

97 Cory Walker Paola 

98 Victor Butler Leavenworth 

99 Brandon Miller Rossville 

Travis Hubbel 

Bonner Springs

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