Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Falcon Recruiting Class

First, I have some sad news. Terrell Prior is not coming to Bowling Green. We will solider on.

No, seriously, the class has been announced. We added 18 players....

In fact, the same 18 the Blade had earlier this week.

So, with no surprises, here is the rundown....

Andrew Beam, QB, 6-4, 230, Escalon, California (Escalon) (San Joaquin Delta)
Junior College: Spent two years at San Joaquin Junior College where he earned first team All-Conference honors his second season. High School: Is a 2006 graduate of Escalon High ... coached by Mark Lourerio ... in his two years as a starting quarterback the team went 23-4 ... his senior season he completed 72% of his passes for 1800 yards and 20 touchdowns ... earned second team All-State and first team All-District his senior season ... also lettered in basketball ... team captain. Personal: Full name -- Andrew Benjamin Beam ... born Dec. 11, 1987 ... son of Ben and Terri Beam ... has two sisters and a brother ... plans to major in education.

Jonathan Davis, DB, 5-11, 170, Ravenna, Ohio (Ravenna)
High School: Will graduate from Ravenna High School this May ... coached by Jim Lunardi ... was the Ravens 2007 Offensive Player of the Year ... a first team All-Portage Trail Conference (PTC) his senior season ... was team captain ... earned four letters in track. Personal: Full name -- Jonathan Michael Davis ... born Sept. 10, 1989 ... son of Michael Coney and Stacy Davis ... father played football for the Miami University RedHawks ... undecided in a major.

Winston Etheridge, DL, 6-2, 254, Cleveland, Ohio (Glenville)
High School: Will graduate from Glenville High School this June ... coached by Ted Ginn Sr. ... earned four letters. Personal: Full name -- Winston Tilman Etheridge III ... born April 6, 1989 ... son of Winston Etheridge and Deidra Mumford ... has two sisters ... plans to major in electrical technology.

Tim German, OL, 6-5, 300, Newark, Ohio (Licking Valley)
High School: Will graduate from Licking Valley High School in May ... was a two-time All-Ohio member (2006-07) ... led his team to a state runner-up finish his senior season ...team captain ... coached by Randy Baughman. Personal: Full name -- Timothy Daniel German ... born Sept. 21, 1989 ... son of Robert and Mary German ... has two brothers ... currently undecided in a major.

DeMark Jenkins, WR, 6-3, 202, Gary, Indiana (West Side)
High School: Will graduate from West Side High School in June ... coached by Eugene Johnson ... team captain ... named All-State Honorable Mention in 2007 ... earned All-Conference in 2007 ... also lettered in baseball and basketball. Personal: Full name -- DeMark Lee Jenkins ... born on June 6, 1989 ... son of Donald Jenkins and Debbie Thurman ... has four sisters ... undecided in a major.

Robert Lorenzi, DB, 5-9, 170, Concord, California (Clayton Valley) (Laney)
Junior College: Spent two seasons at Laney College ... had 14 interceptions in two seasons ... earned first team All-Conference in 2007. High School: Is a 2006 graduate of Clayton Valley High School ... earned first team All-Conference (BVAL) in his senior season. Personal: Full name -- Robert Ray Lorenzi ... born July 10, 1988 ... son of Ricco Lorenzi and Sylvia Lindstrom ... is currently undecided in a major.

Casey McHugh, OL, 6-6, 275, San Francisco, California (Archbishop Riordan) (City College of San Francisco)
Junior College: Spent two seasons at the City College of San Francisco ... earned honorable mention all-league in his sophomore season. High School: Is a 2006 graduate of Archbishop Riordan High School ... earned two letters for head coach Frank Oross ... was a team captain ... earned first team All-League (WCAL) his senior season ... was named the team's Most Outstanding Lineman his senior campaign ... also lettered in track. Personal: Full name -- Casey Michael McHugh ... born Aug. 26, 1987 ... son of Michael and Renee McHugh ... has one sister ... is majoring in film studies.

Keith Morgan, DB, 6-0, 195, Bellefontaine, Ohio (Bellefontaine)
High School: Will graduate from Bellfontaine High School in June ... was named the Central Buckeye Conference (CBC) MVP his senior season, scoring 23 touchdowns ... also earned first team All-Ohio honors his senior campaign ... as a junior he had 17 scores and chipped in with five interceptions, earning first team honors on the CBC and All-District squads ... also lettered in track ... team captain ... coached by Jason Brown. Personal: Full name -- Keith Antoine Morgan ... born Dec. 24, 1989 ... son of Brian and Cheriesse Morgan ... has three brothers and one sister ... currently undecided in a major.

Aaron Pankratz, QB, 6-6, 220, Sagamore Hills, Ohio (Nordonia)
High School: Will graduate from Nordonia High School this May ... coached by Jason Hall ... as a senior threw for 2,200 yards and 27 touchdowns ... was the North East Ohio Conference (NEOC) River Division Offensive MVP ... First Team NEOC ... Akron Beacon Journal first team All-Conference ... Cable 9 Player of the Year ... also led his team to an 11-2 overall record and a first place finish in the NEOC as a senior ... was team captain ... also earned two letters in basketball. Personal: Full name -- Aaron Robert Pankratz ... born Feb. 1, 1990 ... son of Robert and Jodi Pankratz ... has one brother ... undecided in a major.

Gerald Phillips, K, 6-1, 195, Green Springs, Ohio (Clyde)
High School: Will graduate from Clyde High School in June ... kicked for head coach Marc Gibson ... team went 38-10 in his four years as the team's kicker ... senior season made seven-of-ten field goals and 49 of 55 extra points ...first team All-Ohio ... was first team All-Sandusky Bay Conference ... was also first team All-Toledo Blade and Northwest District ... team captain. Personal: Full name -- Gerald Jeffrey Phillips ... born Dec. 1, 1989 ... son of Jeff Phillips and Peggy Lieske ... has one brother ... majoring in computer science.

Marquese Quiles, DB, 6-0, 170, Sugar Hill, Georgia (North Gwinnett)
High School: Will graduate from North Gwinnett High School in May ... team went 24-4 his last two seasons ... had seven interceptions his senior season ... blocked 10 kicks in his junior and senior season ... named to the 2007 Gwinnett Touchdown Club All-Star Team ... also lettered in track and wrestling. Personal: Full name -- Marquese James Quiles ... born Aug. 8, 1990 ... son of William and Barbara Quiles ... has two brothers ...currently undecided in a major.

Lane Robilotto, DB, 6-1, 176, Painesville, Ohio (Riverside)
High School: Graduated from Riverside High School in December ... is currently enrolled at BGSU ... earned All-State honors his senior season, recording 50 tackles and five interceptions ... had seven interceptions as a junior, once again, earning All-State honors ... also lettered in basketball ... team captain ... coached by Matt Jordan and Ryan Wolfe. Personal: Full name -- Lane Rapheal Robilotto ... born Feb. 24, 1990 ... son of Rich and Tracey Robilotto ... father played hockey at Clarkson University ... has one sister ... plans to major in international business.

Charles Robinson, OL, 6-6, 340, Middletown, Ohio (Middletown)
High School: Will graduate from Middletown High School in June ... earned All-State honors in both his junior and senior seasons ... offensive team MVP in 2007 ... also lettered in basketball and track ... coached by Dick Martin and Ron Johnson ... team captain. Personal: Full name -- Charles Gregory Robinson ... born Aug. 11, 1989 ... son of Lenny Robinson and Beth Marchant ... has one brother ... undecided in a major.

Adrien Spencer, DB, 6-0, 175, Fort Wayne, Indiana (Bishop Luers)
High School: Will graduate from Bishop Luers in May ... 2007 first team All-State, All-Area and All-Conference (SAC) ... had 27 receptions for 430 yards and nine touchdowns ... also had 60 tackles and four interceptions as a senior helped lead his team to a state championship ... also lettered in basketball. Personal: Full name -- Adrien Isiah Spencer ... born Feb. 2, 1990 ... son of Parnell and Tonia Spencer ... has two brothers and one sister ... brother Anthony plays for the Dallas Cowboys ... undecided in a major.

Marc Stevens, OL, 6-5, 300, Mansfield, Ohio (Lexington)
High School: Will graduate from Lexington High School in June ... as a senior was named NorthWest District co-Lineman of the Year ... earned first team honors in District and Conference ... earned second team All-Ohio honors ...team captained ... coached by BJ Payne ... also lettered in track. Personal: Full name -- Marc Christopher Stevens ... born Sept. 20, 1989 ... son of Robert and Melanie Stevens ... has two sisters ...majoring in electronics and computer technology.

Anthony Stover, LB, 6-2, 200, Akron, Ohio (Northwest)
High School: Will graduate from Northwest High School in May ... as a senior the Indians went 12-1 overall and 10-0 in the Northeastern Buckeye Conference ... coached by Vic Whiting ... was a first team All-Ohio member ... was named Northeastern Buckeye Conference MVP ... was the A.P. Division III All-Ohio Defensive Player of the Year ... team captain ... also lettered in track. Personal: Full name -- Anthony Wayne Stover ...born Oct. 13, 1989 ... son of Terrie Higbee ... has one brother and one sister ... undecided in a major.

Nicholas Tuminello, DE, 6-4, 225, Boardman, Ohio (Boardman)
High School: Will graduate from Boardman High School in June ... earned first team All-Conference (Federal League) his senior season ... was a participant of the 2008 Ohio North/South All-Star Team ...team captain ... coached by D.J. Ogilvie ... also lettered in basketball. Personal: Full name -- Nicholas J. Tuminello ... born Jan. 23, 1990 ... son of James and Debra Tuminello ... has three brothers ... brother Chris played at Toledo (1998-2003) ... brother Kevin played at Georgia Tech (2003-07) ... father played football at Southwestern State and Slippery Rock ... is currently undecided in a major.

Blaec Walker, OL, 6-5, 315, Middletown, Ohio (Middletown)
High School: Will graduate from Middletown High School in June ... earned three letters for head coach Ron Johnson ... earned first team All-State and second team All-American his senior season ... earned All-Conference honors for two seasons ... team captain ... also lettered in track and wrestling. Personal: Full name -- Blaec Edward Walker ... born Feb. 28, 1990 ... son of Darrell Walker and Davetta Wilkinson ... dad played baseball at Eastern Michigan and Wright State ... relative of Dan Wilkinson, the NFL's first overall draft pick in 1994 ... has one brother and one sister ... undecided in a major.

1 comment :

Anonymous said...

Winston Etheridge is his own father?

Bad ass. ;)