RICKYSMITHRunning BackFort Scott, Kan.2Fort Scott Community CollegeSOPHOMORE 6-1 225Background: Finished seventh in theKansas Jayhawk Conference with a 75.2yard per game average while compiling675 yards on 108 carries with six touchdownsen route to second team all-conferencehonors.Personal: Born on June 5, 1982. Son ofDianne Smith and Jonathan Sameulton.Majoring in criminal justice. Has a total of11 brothers and sisters.BRIANSTRANDOffensive LineVenango, Neb.79Nebraska WesleyanSOPHOMORE 6-4 300Background: A transfer from NebraskaWesleyan where he played in three games.At Chase County High School, he was anall-state and all-district selection.Personal: Born on May 26, 1985. Son ofWayne and Agnes Strand. Majoring inelementary education.NICKSVOBODADefensive EndElkhorn, Neb.96Elkhorn High SchoolSOPHOMORE 6-4 220Background: Was named all-conferenceand all-district at tight end and on thedefensive line and was also a state qualifierin track as the anchor on two relayteams.Personal: Born on Nov. 12, 1985. Son ofJon and Phyllis Svoboda. Majoring inbusiness.2004 ICHABOD NEWCOMERSBRANDONWALKERQuarterbackGarland, Texas18Lakeview High SchoolSOPHOMORE 6-4 300Background: Rushed for 500 yards andeight touchdowns and passed for 484yards and was named one of Dallas’ top100 recruits as a senior.Personal: Born on Aug. 21, 1985. Son ofCharles and Cheryl Bean. Undecided onmajor.Kansas Shrine Bowl Participantssigned by <strong>Washburn</strong>2004Eric EisenbarthJacob KrauseKyle KrugerAaron LockwoodSteve Schuster2003Trevor HamiltonZach HemmerlingMatt KoehnA.J. PattersonJarod Tetuan2002Chris McCannJim HollandCory Tinklin2000Joe CorcoranJake LawrenceBo Kobuszewski1999Jason RossKipp Connell1998Kevin Pierce1997Dan WilsonCody Snyder1996Chris Gleisberg1994Joe BusbyKeith Newbery1993Joe Schartz1992Beau CarylMichael DritleinRobert Goeden1991Floyd Johnson1989Kevin Cummings1988Doug Terry1987Matt Marple1985Aaron Finney1984Troy SlusserJoe Witham1983Scott Holloman1982Jim Collins1978Fred Palensky1976Steve Guilfoyle<strong>Washburn</strong> Ichabod Football2004 Media Guide 51
ICHABOD FACTS AND FIGURES<strong>Washburn</strong> Ichabod FootballIn-season BirthdaysAugustConnor Sabel . . . . . . . . . . 17, 84Trevor Hamilton . . . . . . . 21, 84Brandon Walker . . . . . . . . 21, 85Eric Eisenbarth . . . . . . . . 22, 85SeptemberAndre Zandevakili . . . . . . 2, 81Sam Sissom . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 83Jeff Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 83Trent Hearn . . . . . . . . . . 11, 84Zach Hemmerling . . . . . . 13, 84Cason Lehman. . . . . . . . . 19, 84Shane Miles . . . . . . . . . . 20, 84Jeff Womack . . . . . . . . . . 22, 82OctoberJoe Corcoran . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 81Dustin Hickel . . . . . . . . . . 5, 81Jeff Sloan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 84John Hoytal . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 81Aaron Neal . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 83Terell Cobb. . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 82Grant Gould. . . . . . . . . . . 15, 83Terrell McClendon . . . . . . 18, 85Jordan Brill . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 84Marquetis Burgess . . . . . . 29, 82NovemberDanny Walker . . . . . . . . . 4, 84Squad NotesBreakdown by ClassSeniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Juniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Sophomores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Redshirt Freshman . . . . . . . . 23Freshman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Totals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Breakdown by StateKansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Nebraska. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Florida. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Missouri. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Oklahoma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3California. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Iowa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Totals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101The name “Ichabod” was derived from the first name ofIchabod <strong>Washburn</strong>, an early benefactor of the university.Ichabod <strong>Washburn</strong> was born in Kingston, Mass., on Aug.11, 1798.In 1831, he began what was his life work - andthe pride of Worchester, Mass., - when heessayed the drawing of wire. He was cofounderof <strong>Washburn</strong> and MoenManufacturing (later American Steel andWire).His own lack of formal education madehim acutely aware of its importance.When approached by the residents of Topekato help save the ailing Lincoln College,Ichabod <strong>Washburn</strong> responded with a$25,000 gift. In May, 1869, LincolnCollege was renamed <strong>Washburn</strong> Collegein recognition of his outstandingcontribution.Until 1938, there was no graphicrepresentation or any particularSquad HometownsKansas (63)Arkansas City: CurtisMasseyCarbondale: Shane MilesClaflin: Erin Beck, EvinBeck, Dustin HickelDodge City: Matt DurlerEudora: Dustin MoyerFort Scott: Ricky SmithGarden City: Josh LambHolton: Eric EisenbarthHope: Jacob KrauseHutchinson: ZachHemmerling, Tyler PerryJunction City: ChrisHegemeisterLarned: Andrew ShaverLawrence: Ben Gray, WillMalcom, Tyree PayneLecompton: Joe CorcoranLenexa: Ben Boswell, JeffScott, Mark ScottLiberal: Chris McCannMaize: Adam EwyMayetta: Blake MeyerMcPherson: CasonLehmanOlathe: Aaron Hicks,Taylor BauerOverland Park: JeremyAssal, Adam Azeltine,Bret Dubbert, AdamGriess, Josh Looney, JeffSloanPaola: Jake ForckPittsburg: Jim HollandSalina: Jake LeBahnSilver Lake: TrevorHamilton, Kyle KrugerStilwell: Justin KnutzenTopeka: Erick Benke, KeithCarter, Kyle Carter,Grant Gould, KyleHainline, John Hoytal,Shawn Kuszak, JosephLeiker, Nick Lewis, TreyLewis, AaronLockwood, JamesMartin, Devin Miller,Aaron Neal, Matt Neely,A.J. Patterson, GabePierce, Connor Sabel,Dan Schneider, StevenSchuster, Jarod TetuanWellington: TrevorHallorenNebraska (10)Auburn: Ben ThursbyAurora: Cody HuenefeldElkhorn: Jordan Brill, NickBull, Nick SvobodaOmaha: David Becker,Mitch Birt, Pat MackRalston: Danny WalkerVermango: Brian StrandFlorida (9)Belleglade: Tyrone BarrettBoynton Beach: TerellCobbLake Worth: MikeOdupitanLauder Hill: XavierBeckfordMiami: Taurence MinikwuRiviera Beach: JeffWomackRiverview: TylerSchuermanThe Story Behind Mr. IchabodWest Palm Beach:Marquetis Burgess,Calvin StuckeyTexas (7)Dallas: Forrest WilliamsFlowermound: Bryce KelleyGarland: Brandon Walker,Andre ZandevakiliLancaster: Trent HearnLewisville: RawshawnBlandSan Antonio: Ra’shawnMosleyMissouri (6)Kansas City: Chris Brown,Jeff Harris, TerrellMcClendon, SamSissom, Henry Talley IIISt. Louis: Matt BrownOklahoma (3)Forgan: Blake NicholsFort Gibson: RussellMunsonLawton: Tramaine YoungCalifornia (1)San Diego: Rudy Su’eColorado (1)Westminster: Jeff RickardIowa (1)Lohrville: Andy KavanaughMinnesota (1)Minnetonka: FletcherTerrellcharacteristics associated with the mascot. During the1937-38 school year, the editors of the KAW yearbookdecided that such items were important to the universityand began to accept suggestions for a design of Mr.Ichabod. The adopted design was drawn byBradbury Thompson (BA ’34).The following explanatory material accompaniedthe first representation of anIchabod in the KAW: “He has courageand enthusiasm as shown by his briskwalk. He is democratic andcourteous, for he tips his hatas he passes. Sincere in hissearch for truth and knowledge,he studiously carries abook under his arm. His friendlysmile makes you like him. He isneatly dressed and he fits well intohis generation … but adoptshimself with equal ease to anychange in life.<strong>52</strong>2004 Media Guide
Change language