2012 Football Roster

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  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 175 lbs
    So. Lanham, Md. DeMatha Catholic
    Sophomore Lanham, Md. DeMatha Catholic
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 185 lbs
    So. Bowie, Md. Bowie
    Sophomore Bowie, Md. Bowie
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 255 lbs
    Sr. Rochester, N.Y. The Aquinas Institute
    Senior Rochester, N.Y. The Aquinas Institute
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 195 lbs
    So. Wexford, Pa. North Allegheny
    Sophomore Wexford, Pa. North Allegheny
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'5" 150 lbs
    So. Roseville, Calif. Oakmont
    Sophomore Roseville, Calif. Oakmont
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 190 lbs
    R-So. Beltsville, Md. DeMatha Catholic
    Redshirt Sophomore Beltsville, Md. DeMatha Catholic
  • Quarterback QB 6'0" 180 lbs
    R-Jr. Edison, N.J. St. Joseph Regional
    Redshirt Junior Edison, N.J. St. Joseph Regional
  • Kicker K 5'8" 215 lbs
    R-Sr. Spencerport, N.Y. Churchville-Chili
    Redshirt Senior Spencerport, N.Y. Churchville-Chili
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 195 lbs
    Fr. New Castle, Pa. New Castle
    Freshman New Castle, Pa. New Castle
  • Quarterback QB 6'7" 225 lbs
    R-Fr. Leipsic, Ohio Leipsic Local
    Redshirt Freshman Leipsic, Ohio Leipsic Local
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 230 lbs
    R-So. Aurora, Ohio Aurora
    Redshirt Sophomore Aurora, Ohio Aurora
  • Fullback FB 6'0" 220 lbs
    R-So. Jonestown, Pa. Northern Lebanon
    Redshirt Sophomore Jonestown, Pa. Northern Lebanon
  • Linebacker LB 6'5" 190 lbs
    Fr. Beaver Falls, Pa. Beaver Falls
    Freshman Beaver Falls, Pa. Beaver Falls
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 165 lbs
    So. Girard, Pa. Girard
    Sophomore Girard, Pa. Girard
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 200 lbs
    R-Sr. Sicklerville, N.J. Winslow Township
    Redshirt Senior Sicklerville, N.J. Winslow Township
  • Quarterback/Punter QB/P 6'4" 220 lbs
    R-So. Russell, Pa. Eisenhower
    Redshirt Sophomore Russell, Pa. Eisenhower
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 205 lbs
    Fr. Jamestown, N.Y. Jamestown
    Freshman Jamestown, N.Y. Jamestown
  • Punter P 5'9" 180 lbs
    R-So. West Chester, Ohio Moeller
    Redshirt Sophomore West Chester, Ohio Moeller
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'7" 170 lbs
    Fr. Donora, Pa. Ringgold
    Freshman Donora, Pa. Ringgold
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 165 lbs
    Fr. Erie, Pa. East
    Freshman Erie, Pa. East
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 195 lbs
    Jr. Brooklyn, N.Y. Campus Magnet
    Junior Brooklyn, N.Y. Campus Magnet
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 230 lbs
    R-Fr. Depew, N.Y. Depew
    Redshirt Freshman Depew, N.Y. Depew
  • Defensive Back DB 5'8" 195 lbs
    R-So. St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Charlotte Amalie
    Redshirt Sophomore St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Charlotte Amalie
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 180 lbs
    R-Jr. Rochester, N.Y. Penfield
    Redshirt Junior Rochester, N.Y. Penfield
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 195 lbs
    Fr. Peninsula, Ohio Walsh Jesuit
    Freshman Peninsula, Ohio Walsh Jesuit
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 175 lbs
    Sr. Erie, Pa. Strong Vincent
    Senior Erie, Pa. Strong Vincent
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 220 lbs
    Sr. Albany, N.Y. Albany Academy
    Senior Albany, N.Y. Albany Academy
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 175 lbs
    So. Silver Spring, Md. Springbrook
    Sophomore Silver Spring, Md. Springbrook
  • Defensive Back DB 5'8" 180 lbs
    Fr. Edinboro, Pa. General McLane
    Freshman Edinboro, Pa. General McLane
  • Kicker K 5'9" 175 lbs
    R-So. Seven Fields, Pa. Seneca Valley
    Redshirt Sophomore Seven Fields, Pa. Seneca Valley
  • Fullback FB 5'10" 255 lbs
    R-So. Oil City, Pa. Oil City
    Redshirt Sophomore Oil City, Pa. Oil City
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 180 lbs
    R-Fr. Oswego, N.Y. Oswego
    Redshirt Freshman Oswego, N.Y. Oswego
  • Defensive Line DL 6'5" 230 lbs
    R-So. Aliquippa, Pa. Southside Beaver
    Redshirt Sophomore Aliquippa, Pa. Southside Beaver
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 190 lbs
    Fr. North East, Pa. North East
    Freshman North East, Pa. North East
  • Fullback FB 6'2" 215 lbs
    Fr. Parma Heights, Ohio Padua Franciscan
    Freshman Parma Heights, Ohio Padua Franciscan
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 210 lbs
    R-Fr. Emporium, Pa. Cameron County
    Redshirt Freshman Emporium, Pa. Cameron County
  • Defensive Back DB 5'5" 160 lbs
    Fr. Marietta, Ohio Marietta
    Freshman Marietta, Ohio Marietta
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 205 lbs
    Sr. Nyack, N.Y. St. Joseph Regional
    Senior Nyack, N.Y. St. Joseph Regional
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 210 lbs
    R-Fr. North Huntingdon, Pa. Norwin
    Redshirt Freshman North Huntingdon, Pa. Norwin
  • Linebacker LB 6'3" 230 lbs
    R-So. Lockport, N.Y. Lockport
    Redshirt Sophomore Lockport, N.Y. Lockport
  • Linebacker LB 5'10" 200 lbs
    R-So. Cheektowaga, N.Y. Cheektowaga Central
    Redshirt Sophomore Cheektowaga, N.Y. Cheektowaga Central
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 210 lbs
    R-Sr. Pittsburgh, Pa. Central Catholic
    Redshirt Senior Pittsburgh, Pa. Central Catholic
  • Tight End TE 6'4" 240 lbs
    R-Fr. Toronto, Ontario Riverside Military (Ga.) Academy
    Redshirt Freshman Toronto, Ontario Riverside Military (Ga.) Academy
  • Defensive Back DB 6'3" 195 lbs
    So. Harwood, Md. DeMatha Catholic
    Sophomore Harwood, Md. DeMatha Catholic
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 195 lbs
    Fr. Johnstown, Pa. Forest Hills
    Freshman Johnstown, Pa. Forest Hills
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 235 lbs
    Fr. Uniontown, Ohio Walsh Jesuit
    Freshman Uniontown, Ohio Walsh Jesuit
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 260 lbs
    Fr. Marilla, N.Y. Iroquois
    Freshman Marilla, N.Y. Iroquois
  • Offensive Line OL 6'1" 275 lbs
    Fr. Cleveland, Ohio St. Edward
    Freshman Cleveland, Ohio St. Edward
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 215 lbs
    R-Fr. Mayville, N.Y. Maple Grove
    Redshirt Freshman Mayville, N.Y. Maple Grove
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 190 lbs
    R-So. Chicago, Ill. Simeon
    Redshirt Sophomore Chicago, Ill. Simeon
  • Defensive Line DL 5'11" 240 lbs
    R-Fr. Monroeville, Pa. Gateway
    Redshirt Freshman Monroeville, Pa. Gateway
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 265 lbs
    Fr. Seven Hills, Ohio Padua Franciscan
    Freshman Seven Hills, Ohio Padua Franciscan
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 300 lbs
    Jr. Sicklerville, N.J. Timber Creek
    Junior Sicklerville, N.J. Timber Creek
  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 215 lbs
    Fr. Rogers, Ohio Beaver Local
    Freshman Rogers, Ohio Beaver Local
  • Fullback FB 6'1" 240 lbs
    So. Fredricksted, Virgin Islands St. Croix
    Sophomore Fredricksted, Virgin Islands St. Croix
  • Linebacker LB 5'9" 190 lbs
    Fr. Amherst, N.Y. Amherst Central
    Freshman Amherst, N.Y. Amherst Central
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 270 lbs
    R-Sr. Waterford, Pa. Fort LeBoeuf
    Redshirt Senior Waterford, Pa. Fort LeBoeuf
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 265 lbs
    R-Fr. Youngstown, Ohio Liberty
    Redshirt Freshman Youngstown, Ohio Liberty
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 365 lbs
    R-So. Allison Park, Pa. North Allegheny
    Redshirt Sophomore Allison Park, Pa. North Allegheny
  • Offensive Line OL 6'6" 310 lbs
    R-So. Silver Spring, Md. Albert Einstein
    Redshirt Sophomore Silver Spring, Md. Albert Einstein
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 280 lbs
    Jr. Hawaii Kai, Hawaii Henry J. Kaiser
    Junior Hawaii Kai, Hawaii Henry J. Kaiser
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 280 lbs
    R-So. Williamsville, N.Y. Williamsville South
    Redshirt Sophomore Williamsville, N.Y. Williamsville South
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 285 lbs
    Fr. Warren, Ohio LaBrae
    Freshman Warren, Ohio LaBrae
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 290 lbs
    Jr. Erie, Pa. Strong Vincent
    Junior Erie, Pa. Strong Vincent
  • Offensive Line OL 6'5" 270 lbs
    R-Fr. Auburn Township, Ohio Kenston
    Redshirt Freshman Auburn Township, Ohio Kenston
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'6" 275 lbs
    R-Fr. Metairie, La. Jesuit
    Redshirt Freshman Metairie, La. Jesuit
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 290 lbs
    Sr. Silver Spring, Md. Springbrook
    Senior Silver Spring, Md. Springbrook
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 275 lbs
    Fr. Crownsville, Md. DeMatha Catholic
    Freshman Crownsville, Md. DeMatha Catholic
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 165 lbs
    Fr. Jamestown, N.Y. Jamestown
    Freshman Jamestown, N.Y. Jamestown
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 180 lbs
    R-Jr. Baltimore, Md. Bradwell Institute
    Redshirt Junior Baltimore, Md. Bradwell Institute
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 200 lbs
    R-Jr. Sharon, Pa. Sharon
    Redshirt Junior Sharon, Pa. Sharon
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'5" 210 lbs
    Sr. Rochester, N.Y. Aquinas
    Senior Rochester, N.Y. Aquinas
  • Defensive Line DL 5'8" 215 lbs
    Fr. San Antonio, Texas Claudia Taylor Johnson
    Freshman San Antonio, Texas Claudia Taylor Johnson
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 200 lbs
    So. Bronx, N.Y. Cardinal Hayes
    Sophomore Bronx, N.Y. Cardinal Hayes
  • Fullback FB 5'11" 215 lbs
    R-Jr. Meadville, Pa. Saegertown
    Redshirt Junior Meadville, Pa. Saegertown
  • Tight End TE 6'2" 240 lbs
    Sr. Erie, Pa. Cathedral Prep
    Senior Erie, Pa. Cathedral Prep
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 185 lbs
    R-So. Erie, Pa. Central
    Redshirt Sophomore Erie, Pa. Central
  • Defensive Line DL 6'5" 245 lbs
    Fr. Buffalo, N.Y. St. Mary's
    Freshman Buffalo, N.Y. St. Mary's
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 325 lbs
    Fr. North Ridgeville, Ohio North Ridgeville
    Freshman North Ridgeville, Ohio North Ridgeville
  • Tight End TE 6'5" 255 lbs
    R-Jr. Ontario, N.Y. Wayne Central
    Redshirt Junior Ontario, N.Y. Wayne Central
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 250 lbs
    R-Fr. Wrightsville, Pa. York Catholic
    Redshirt Freshman Wrightsville, Pa. York Catholic
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 350 lbs
    R-So. Erie, Pa. Strong Vincent
    Redshirt Sophomore Erie, Pa. Strong Vincent
  • Defensive Line DL 6'6" 215 lbs
    Fr. Newmarket, Ontario Huron Heights Secondary
    Freshman Newmarket, Ontario Huron Heights Secondary
  • Long Snapper LS 6'0" 190 lbs
    R-So. Rochester, N.Y. Greece Arcadia
    Redshirt Sophomore Rochester, N.Y. Greece Arcadia
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 225 lbs
    Fr. New Castle, Pa. New Castle
    Freshman New Castle, Pa. New Castle

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator

    Brad Rzyczycki

  • Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach

    Josh Hoeg

  • Defensive Line / Academic Coordinator

    Randy Zimmerman

  • Run Game Coordinator / Offensive Line Coach / Strength & Conditioning Coordinator

    Shaun Curtiss

  • Video Coordinator / Kicking Coach

    Evan Euler

  • Recruiting Coordinator/Linebackers Coach

    Arik Wolf

  • Wide Receivers Coach

    Jerry Smith

  • Running Backs Coach

    A.J. Belch

  • Tight Ends Coach

    Michael Schnell

  • Special Teams Assistant Coach

    Pat Ferrara

2012 Football Roster
# Full Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Year Hometown / High School
1 Ta'Von Bailey DB 6-0 175 So. Lanham, Md. / DeMatha Catholic
2 Mike Phillips DB 5-9 185 So. Bowie, Md. / Bowie
3 Matt Jones DL 6-3 255 Sr. Rochester, N.Y. / The Aquinas Institute
4 Alex Papson RB 5-9 195 So. Wexford, Pa. / North Allegheny
5 Justin Caliste WR 5-5 150 So. Roseville, Calif. / Oakmont
6 Daniel Tapscott QB 6-2 190 R-So. Beltsville, Md. / DeMatha Catholic
7 Gabe Hernandez QB 6-0 180 R-Jr. Edison, N.J. / St. Joseph Regional
8 Matt Szczupakowski K 5-8 215 R-Sr. Spencerport, N.Y. / Churchville-Chili
9 Justin Fleo DB 6-0 195 Fr. New Castle, Pa. / New Castle
10 Liam Nadler QB 6-7 225 R-Fr. Leipsic, Ohio / Leipsic Local
11 Ty Watson QB 6-3 230 R-So. Aurora, Ohio / Aurora
12 Nathan McKillop FB 6-0 220 R-So. Jonestown, Pa. / Northern Lebanon
13 Deyne Richardson LB 6-5 190 Fr. Beaver Falls, Pa. / Beaver Falls
14 Joe Sobucki WR 5-11 165 So. Girard, Pa. / Girard
15 Khayree Connors-McChristian DB 5-11 200 R-Sr. Sicklerville, N.J. / Winslow Township
16 Cody Crosby QB/P 6-4 220 R-So. Russell, Pa. / Eisenhower
17 Ben Whitney LB 6-0 205 Fr. Jamestown, N.Y. / Jamestown
18 Adam Schaffer P 5-9 180 R-So. West Chester, Ohio / Moeller
19 Quad Law WR 5-7 170 Fr. Donora, Pa. / Ringgold
20 Naeif Ibrahim DB 6-0 165 Fr. Erie, Pa. / East
21 Tashawn Sneed DB 6-0 195 Jr. Brooklyn, N.Y. / Campus Magnet
22 Joshua Wiechelt LB 6-0 230 R-Fr. Depew, N.Y. / Depew
23 Devin Pruitt DB 5-8 195 R-So. St. Thomas, Virgin Islands / Charlotte Amalie
24 Jansen Jones RB 5-10 180 R-Jr. Rochester, N.Y. / Penfield
25 Brock Jones DB 5-10 195 Fr. Peninsula, Ohio / Walsh Jesuit
26 Ashton Jones DB 5-10 175 Sr. Erie, Pa. / Strong Vincent
27 Everett Tune Jr. RB 5-10 220 Sr. Albany, N.Y. / Albany Academy
29 Jordan Brown WR 5-10 175 So. Silver Spring, Md. / Springbrook
30 Matt Astorino DB 5-8 180 Fr. Edinboro, Pa. / General McLane
32 Will Hugo K 5-9 175 R-So. Seven Fields, Pa. / Seneca Valley
33 Joe Hopwood FB 5-10 255 R-So. Oil City, Pa. / Oil City
34 Chris Pike DB 5-11 180 R-Fr. Oswego, N.Y. / Oswego
36 Thomas Fullum DL 6-5 230 R-So. Aliquippa, Pa. / Southside Beaver
37 Tyler Johnson RB 5-10 190 Fr. North East, Pa. / North East
39 Joe Marco FB 6-2 215 Fr. Parma Heights, Ohio / Padua Franciscan
40 Jason Blose LB 6-0 210 R-Fr. Emporium, Pa. / Cameron County
41 Mitchel Gearhart DB 5-5 160 Fr. Marietta, Ohio / Marietta
42 Will Giles LB 6-2 205 Sr. Nyack, N.Y. / St. Joseph Regional
43 Tim Petro LB 6-2 210 R-Fr. North Huntingdon, Pa. / Norwin
44 Luke Rankie LB 6-3 230 R-So. Lockport, N.Y. / Lockport
45 Keith Bykowski LB 5-10 200 R-So. Cheektowaga, N.Y. / Cheektowaga Central
46 Jon Petrigac LB 6-1 210 R-Sr. Pittsburgh, Pa. / Central Catholic
47 Alex O'Donnell TE 6-4 240 R-Fr. Toronto, Ontario / Riverside Military (Ga.) Academy
48 Jesstin Hamm DB 6-3 195 So. Harwood, Md. / DeMatha Catholic
49 Anthony Unger DB 5-11 195 Fr. Johnstown, Pa. / Forest Hills
50 Trenton Donald DL 6-4 235 Fr. Uniontown, Ohio / Walsh Jesuit
51 Casey Erhardt DL 6-4 260 Fr. Marilla, N.Y. / Iroquois
55 Michael Benesh OL 6-1 275 Fr. Cleveland, Ohio / St. Edward
56 Luke Nickerson LB 5-11 215 R-Fr. Mayville, N.Y. / Maple Grove
57 Maurice Boler LB 6-2 190 R-So. Chicago, Ill. / Simeon
59 Demond Haynes DL 5-11 240 R-Fr. Monroeville, Pa. / Gateway
60 Rob Wallace OL 6-5 265 Fr. Seven Hills, Ohio / Padua Franciscan
61 Bill Bilo OL 6-2 300 Jr. Sicklerville, N.J. / Timber Creek
63 Tyler Givens LB 5-11 215 Fr. Rogers, Ohio / Beaver Local
64 Stanley Coram FB 6-1 240 So. Fredricksted, Virgin Islands / St. Croix
65 Baba Cole LB 5-9 190 Fr. Amherst, N.Y. / Amherst Central
66 Josh Williams OL 6-5 270 R-Sr. Waterford, Pa. / Fort LeBoeuf
67 Luka Markulin OL 6-5 265 R-Fr. Youngstown, Ohio / Liberty
68 Ben Balzer OL 6-3 365 R-So. Allison Park, Pa. / North Allegheny
70 Kelson Patterson OL 6-6 310 R-So. Silver Spring, Md. / Albert Einstein
71 Justin Dietz OL 6-3 280 Jr. Hawaii Kai, Hawaii / Henry J. Kaiser
72 Kevin Gerlach OL 6-2 280 R-So. Williamsville, N.Y. / Williamsville South
73 Carrington Herron DL 6-1 285 Fr. Warren, Ohio / LaBrae
74 Alex Davis OL 6-4 290 Jr. Erie, Pa. / Strong Vincent
75 Randy Toth OL 6-5 270 R-Fr. Auburn Township, Ohio / Kenston
76 Matt Andry OL 6-6 275 R-Fr. Metairie, La. / Jesuit
77 Ian Jeffers DL 6-3 290 Sr. Silver Spring, Md. / Springbrook
79 Matt Brammer OL 6-3 275 Fr. Crownsville, Md. / DeMatha Catholic
80 Jake Dwaileebe WR 5-10 165 Fr. Jamestown, N.Y. / Jamestown
82 Darrian Nelson WR 6-0 180 R-Jr. Baltimore, Md. / Bradwell Institute
83 Michael Tomko WR 6-3 200 R-Jr. Sharon, Pa. / Sharon
84 Jonathon Jones WR 6-5 210 Sr. Rochester, N.Y. / Aquinas
85 Tyler Griswold DL 5-8 215 Fr. San Antonio, Texas / Claudia Taylor Johnson
86 Abraham Ocasio WR 6-3 200 So. Bronx, N.Y. / Cardinal Hayes
87 James Chest FB 5-11 215 R-Jr. Meadville, Pa. / Saegertown
88 Donny Mallin TE 6-2 240 Sr. Erie, Pa. / Cathedral Prep
89 Rakim Marley-Ellis WR 6-1 185 R-So. Erie, Pa. / Central
91 Kyle DiPirro DL 6-5 245 Fr. Buffalo, N.Y. / St. Mary's
92 Mitch Bugala DL 6-4 325 Fr. North Ridgeville, Ohio / North Ridgeville
93 Dan Venniro TE 6-5 255 R-Jr. Ontario, N.Y. / Wayne Central
95 Zach Taylor DL 6-4 250 R-Fr. Wrightsville, Pa. / York Catholic
96 Sean Herron DL 6-3 350 R-So. Erie, Pa. / Strong Vincent
97 Nick Pipitone DL 6-6 215 Fr. Newmarket, Ontario / Huron Heights Secondary
98 Ben Hamelin LS 6-0 190 R-So. Rochester, N.Y. / Greece Arcadia
99 Chris Avery LB 6-1 225 Fr. New Castle, Pa. / New Castle

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Brad Rzyczycki Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator
Josh Hoeg Josh Hoeg Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach
Randy Zimmerman Randy Zimmerman Defensive Line / Academic Coordinator
Shaun Curtiss Shaun Curtiss Run Game Coordinator / Offensive Line Coach / Strength & Conditioning Coordinator
Evan Euler Evan Euler Video Coordinator / Kicking Coach
Arik Wolf Arik Wolf Recruiting Coordinator/Linebackers Coach
Jerry Smith Jerry Smith Wide Receivers Coach
A.J. Belch A.J. Belch Running Backs Coach
Michael Schnell Michael Schnell Tight Ends Coach
Head Shot Pat Ferrara Special Teams Assistant Coach

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Football Coaching Staff