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JOSEPH MENDOZA<br />
Sr.-1L, Linebacker<br />
5-9, 205 • Houston (Bellaire)<br />
Scouting Report<br />
Moves back to his traditional role as a linebacker after spending time in<br />
2008 as a fullback…Returned to team in ’08 after missing all of 2007<br />
with a preseason injury…Should also contribute on special teams.<br />
The TLU Years<br />
2008 – Played in nine games and made four starts…Saw time at fullback, linebacker, and on<br />
special teams…Had five tackles in season-opening win over Sul Ross State…Also had five<br />
tackles in season-closing win against Mississippi College.<br />
2007 – Injured in preseason and missed all of season.<br />
2006 – Member of the junior varsity.<br />
The Prep Years<br />
Mendoza was a District 21-5A Honorable Mention selection and was a recipient of the Randy<br />
Murff Memorial Scholarship.<br />
Personal Info<br />
Born on March 21, 1988…Son of Joseph and Sandy Mendoza of Houston…Major:<br />
Kinesiology…Minor: Biology… Community Service at TLU: Worked on the skateboard park in<br />
Seguin and helped at the Seguin Activity Center…Also volunteered with the Salvation Army<br />
and at the kids triathlon at Schlitterbahn…Nickname: “Joey.”<br />
CAREER STATISTICS<br />
Tackles G UA A Total TFL-Yds INT-Yds-TD<br />
2008 9 5 9 14 0.0-0 0-0-0<br />
Career 9 5 9 14 0.0-0 0-0-0<br />
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2008 BULLDOG RETURNERS<br />
Joseph Mendoza<br />
Photo by Drew Engelke<br />
B.J. MOERBE<br />
So.-SQ, Offensive Line<br />
6-3, 280 – La Grange, <strong>Texas</strong> (La Grange)<br />
Scouting Report<br />
Big, strong offensive lineman competing for a starting job on the<br />
varsity…Improving conditioning and footwork.<br />
The TLU Years<br />
2008 – Did not see varsity action.<br />
The Prep Years<br />
Academic All-District as a junior…Second Team Academic All-State as a senior<br />
Personal Info<br />
Birth Date: 12-16-89…Son of Darrell and Lori Moerbe of La Grange, <strong>Texas</strong>…Major:<br />
Kinesiology…Minor: Biology…Hobbies: Hunting, fishing and video games…Full Name: Bryan<br />
James Moerbe…Community Service: Day of the Dogs community-wide service help along with<br />
his teammates.<br />
JAMES MOORE<br />
Sr.-SQ, Running Back<br />
5-9, 205 – Houston, <strong>Texas</strong> (Elkins/Bemidji State)<br />
Scouting Report<br />
Contending for playing time at fullback in the Bulldogs’ offense…Strong,<br />
powerful runner and blocker…Should see playing time on varsity after not<br />
seeing time in 2008.<br />
The TLU Years<br />
2008 – Did not see varsity action for the Bulldogs.<br />
Bemidji State / Prairie View<br />
Moore transferred to TLU from Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minn…Rushed for He<br />
arrived at Bemidji State from Prairie View A&M in <strong>Texas</strong>. Rushed for 491 yards with six TDs in<br />
2006 at Bemidji…Rushed for 455 yards with four TDs in 2007, against at Bemidji…All-<br />
Conference player at Bemidji.<br />
Personal Info<br />
Birth Date: 3-3-85…Son of James Moore Sr. and Dorothy Moore…Major:<br />
Kinesiology…Minor: Dramatic Media…Career Plans: To be a coach…Hobbies:<br />
Movies…Nickname: “J-Moe.”<br />
JACK MOSES<br />
Jr.-2L, Linebacker<br />
6-1, 215 • San Antonio, <strong>Texas</strong> (Churchill)<br />
Scouting Report<br />
Returning starter at linebacker…Has started all 20 games of his collegiate<br />
career…Smart player…Always has nose around football…Loves to<br />
hit…Strong leader on defense.<br />
The TLU Years<br />
2008 – Played and started in all 10 games…Third on team in total tackles, with career-high<br />
63…Career-best seven tackles for loss, for 33 yards in losses…Recorded 2.5 sacks (for 26<br />
yards)…Collected two pass break-ups, two QB hurries, two recovered fumbles, and a forced<br />
fumble…Recovered fumble at Howard Payne led directly to a touchdown in the Bulldogs’<br />
road victory…Hit double-digits in tackles in four different games…Had 10 tackles in OT win<br />
at Sul Ross State…Posted 11 tackles in road win at Howard Payne…Ended year with 10<br />
tackles and 12 tackles, respectively, in final two games (vs. Louisiana College and Mississippi<br />
College).<br />
2007 – Played in 10 games and started all 10…Finished fifth on the team in total tackles,<br />
with 48…Finished fifth on the team in tackles for loss, with six for 24 yards in losses…Posted<br />
a career-best six tackles in a game on three different occasions (vs. Sul Ross State at home, vs.<br />
East <strong>Texas</strong> Baptist on the road, and vs. Sul Ross State on the road)…2.5 tackles for loss in<br />
home win over McMurry…Returned a fumble 50 yards against Hardin-Simmons…Also had<br />
an interception against Hardin-Simmons…Sacks (one each) against Mississippi College and<br />
McMurry.<br />
The Prep Years<br />
Played for Carl Gus… Earned 2nd Team All-District honors… Named team Defensive MVP…<br />
Played in the San Antonio All-Star game<br />
Personal Info<br />
Born 6-7-89… Son of Joey and Patricia Moses… Major: Kinesiology… Wants to pursue a<br />
coaching career… Says his family and God are the biggest influence on his life… Lists<br />
hobbies as football and all sports… Nickname: “J-Mo”…Community Service at TLU:<br />
Volunteered with the Salvation Army during holiday season donation drive.<br />
CAREER STATISTICS<br />
Tackles G UA A Total TFL-Yds Sacks-Yds<br />
2007 10 15 33 48 6.0-24 2.0-14<br />
2008 10 29 34 63 7.0-33 2.5-26<br />
Career 20 44 67 111 13.0-57 4.5-40<br />
TREY PARMA<br />
So.-1L, Linebacker<br />
6-0, 220 – Yorktown, <strong>Texas</strong> (Yorktown)<br />
Scouting Report<br />
Hard-hitting sophomore made a splash as a true freshman…Now in his<br />
second year, Parma is a strong contender for a starting spot in the<br />
linebacking corps…Strong hitter…Good speed…Not afraid to mix it up.<br />
The TLU Years<br />
2008 – Played in eight games and made six starts (all at linebacker)…Started final six games<br />
at linebacker…Made his first start at Howard Payne and produced three tackles (all for losses)<br />
in the road win…Parma’s three tackles resulted in nine yards of losses…Finished year with<br />
career-best seven tackles against Mississippi College.<br />
The Prep Years<br />
First Team All-District running back as a senior…Second Team All-Area running back as a<br />
senior.<br />
Personal Info<br />
Birth Date: 8-28-89…Son of Arlen and Cindy Parma of Yorktown, <strong>Texas</strong>…Major: Pre-<br />
Engineering.<br />
CAREER STATISTICS<br />
Tackles G UA A Total TFL-Yds Sacks-Yds<br />
2008 8 13 12 25 4.0-10 0.0-0<br />
Career 8 13 12 25 4.0-10 0.0-0<br />
JEREL PIPPINS<br />
So.-SQ, Defensive Tackle<br />
5-11, 275 – Frost, <strong>Texas</strong> (Frost/Navarro JC)<br />
Scouting Report<br />
Big, strong nose tackle looking to find a starting spot on the<br />
varsity…Brings needed size and strength to the defensive line.<br />
The Prep Years<br />
He earned the following honors in his senior year: Team MVP, Team Defensive MVP, First Team<br />
All-District defensive line, Second Team All-District offensive line, First Team All-Region<br />
defensive line, Second Team All-Region offensive line, First Team All-Golden Circle as a<br />
defensive lineman.<br />
Personal Info<br />
Birth Date: 4-25-88…Son of Rose and Robert Pippins of Frost, <strong>Texas</strong>…Major:<br />
Kinesiology…Hobbies: Football, working out and cooking…Nickname: Fat-Fat.<br />
Photo by Drew Engelke<br />
JONATHON RANDLE<br />
Sr.-3L,Wide Receiver<br />
6-5, 200 • Prairie View, <strong>Texas</strong> (Waller)<br />
Scouting Report<br />
Tall, talented wide receiver coming back from a season lost to injury in<br />
2008…Missed all of the 2008 campaign with a knee injury sustained just<br />
prior to the ’08 preseason…Expected to start out wide for Bulldogs…Team leader.<br />
The TLU Years<br />
2008 – Missed all season after knee injury just prior to ’08 preseason.<br />
2007 – Played in all 10 games and made starts in the first three…Finished year with 17<br />
catches for 240 yards and two touchdowns…Touchdowns came against Howard Payne and<br />
Hardin-Simmons…Had a career-best five catches for 62 yards and a TD against Howard Payne<br />
(in Homecoming win)…Had three catches for career-best 63 yards (with a career-long catch of<br />
37) in season-finale against Louisiana College.<br />
2006 – Played in nine games and collected three catches for 33 yards…Had catches against<br />
Mary Hardin-Baylor, Sul Ross State and Hardin-Simmons…Had a long catch of 13 yards (vs.<br />
Hardin-Simmons).<br />
2005 – Randle earned his first varsity letter after appearing in seven games in 2005…He<br />
made two catches (vs. McMurry and vs. Austin College) for a total of 22 yards.<br />
Prep Years<br />
Randle played for Coach Jim Phillips at Waller High School…Randle was a First Team All-<br />
District and Second Team All-Area selection as a senior…He started at cornerback and played<br />
on the District Championship squad…Defensive Player of the Year and a regional qualifier in<br />
basketball.<br />
Personal Info<br />
Birth Date: 8-11-87...Son of Anitra Weathers of Prairie View, <strong>Texas</strong>...Major:<br />
Kinesiology...Nickname: “J-Ran.”…Has two brothers (Erik and Edrik) and a sister (Samitra)<br />
CAREER STATISTICS<br />
Receiving G Rec Yds TD Lg Yds/C Avg/G<br />
2005 7 2 22 0 12 11.0 3.14<br />
2006 9 3 33 0 13 11.0 3.67<br />
2007 10 17 240 2 37 14.1 24.0<br />
Career 26 22 295 2 37 13.4 11.35<br />
Jonathon Randle<br />
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