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2016 Football Roster

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Players

  • WR 5'11"
    So. Fort Pierce, Fla. Fort Pierce Central
    Sophomore Fort Pierce, Fla. Fort Pierce Central
  • DB
    So. Harrisburg, Pa. Bishop McDevitt
    Sophomore Harrisburg, Pa. Bishop McDevitt
  • RB 5'7"
    So. Pittsburgh, Pa. North Catholic
    Sophomore Pittsburgh, Pa. North Catholic
  • DB 5'10"
    R-So. Coatesville, Pa. Coatesville
    Redshirt Sophomore Coatesville, Pa. Coatesville
  • QB 6'4"
    R-Sr. McKees Rocks, Pa. Montour
    Redshirt Senior McKees Rocks, Pa. Montour
  • WR 5'11"
    R-So. Silver Spring, Md. Paint Branch
    Redshirt Sophomore Silver Spring, Md. Paint Branch
  • QB 6'2"
    Fr. Cleveland, Ohio The Hun School of Princeton
    Freshman Cleveland, Ohio The Hun School of Princeton
  • QB 6'4"
    R-Fr. McDonald, Pa. South Fayette
    Redshirt Freshman McDonald, Pa. South Fayette
  • RB 5'9"
    R-So. Germantown, Md. Northwest
    Redshirt Sophomore Germantown, Md. Northwest
  • DB
    Sr. Pickerington, Ohio Pickerington Central
    Senior Pickerington, Ohio Pickerington Central
  • DB 5'10"
    R-Jr. Aliquippa, Pa. Aliquippa
    Redshirt Junior Aliquippa, Pa. Aliquippa
  • DB 5'11"
    R-So. Pittsburgh, Pa. University Prep
    Redshirt Sophomore Pittsburgh, Pa. University Prep
  • DB
    R-Fr. Clinton, Md. Oxon Hill
    Redshirt Freshman Clinton, Md. Oxon Hill
  • WR 6'2"
    R-Sr. Dania, Fla. Hollywood Hills
    Redshirt Senior Dania, Fla. Hollywood Hills
  • DB 5'10"
    So. Belle Glade, Fla. Glades Central
    Sophomore Belle Glade, Fla. Glades Central
  • WR 6'3"
    5th Rochester, N.Y. Trinity-Pawling
    Fifth Year Rochester, N.Y. Trinity-Pawling
  • WR 6'5"
    Fr. Landover, Md. DeMatha Catholic
    Freshman Landover, Md. DeMatha Catholic
  • QB
    So. San Diego, Calif. Madison
    Sophomore San Diego, Calif. Madison
  • WR 6'2"
    R-Jr. Silver Spring, Md. Paint Branch
    Redshirt Junior Silver Spring, Md. Paint Branch
  • WR 6'1"
    R-Fr. Glenarden, Md. Riverdale Baptist
    Redshirt Freshman Glenarden, Md. Riverdale Baptist
  • LB 5'11"
    R-Fr. Pittsburgh, Pa. West Allegheny
    Redshirt Freshman Pittsburgh, Pa. West Allegheny
  • WR 6'2"
    Jr. Elizabeth, Pa. Elizabeth Forward
    Junior Elizabeth, Pa. Elizabeth Forward
  • DB 5'11"
    R-So. Shaker Heights, Ohio Shaker Heights
    Redshirt Sophomore Shaker Heights, Ohio Shaker Heights
  • WR 6'1"
    R-Sr. Pittsburgh, Pa. Chartiers Valley
    Redshirt Senior Pittsburgh, Pa. Chartiers Valley
  • WR 6'3"
    R-Jr. Monessen, Pa. Monessen
    Redshirt Junior Monessen, Pa. Monessen
  • RB 5'10"
    Fr. Bethel Park, Pa. Pittsburgh Central Catholic
    Freshman Bethel Park, Pa. Pittsburgh Central Catholic
  • DB 5'8"
    R-Sr. Silver Spring, Md. Springbrook
    Redshirt Senior Silver Spring, Md. Springbrook
  • DB 5'10"
    R-So. Pittsburgh, Pa. Seton La Salle
    Redshirt Sophomore Pittsburgh, Pa. Seton La Salle
  • LB
    So. Spring Valley, N.Y. St. Joseph Regional
    Sophomore Spring Valley, N.Y. St. Joseph Regional
  • DB 5'8"
    Fr. Miami, Fla. Hallandale
    Freshman Miami, Fla. Hallandale
  • LB 6'1"
    So. Pittsburgh, Pa. Central Catholic
    Sophomore Pittsburgh, Pa. Central Catholic
  • LB 6'2"
    R-Sr. Miami, Fla. Hialeah
    Redshirt Senior Miami, Fla. Hialeah
  • RB 5'11"
    Fr. Wilson, N.C. Fike
    Freshman Wilson, N.C. Fike
  • RB 5'8"
    Fr. Darlington, Pa. Blackhawk
    Freshman Darlington, Pa. Blackhawk
  • LB 6'2"
    Sr. Cheswick, Pa. Fox Chapel
    Senior Cheswick, Pa. Fox Chapel
  • PK/P 5'11"
    R-Sr. Ebensburg, Pa. Central Cambria
    Redshirt Senior Ebensburg, Pa. Central Cambria
  • DL 6'2"
    Jr. Westerville, Ohio Westerville North
    Junior Westerville, Ohio Westerville North
  • DB 6'4"
    R-Sr. Buffalo, N.Y. St. Francis
    Redshirt Senior Buffalo, N.Y. St. Francis
  • DB 5'11"
    Fr. Waxhaw, N.C. Cuthbertson
    Freshman Waxhaw, N.C. Cuthbertson
  • DB 5'11"
    R-So. Pennsauken, N.J. Bishop Eustace
    Redshirt Sophomore Pennsauken, N.J. Bishop Eustace
  • DB
    R-Jr. Clarksville, Md. River Hill
    Redshirt Junior Clarksville, Md. River Hill
  • DB 5'9"
    So. Pittsburgh, Pa. Seton La Salle
    Sophomore Pittsburgh, Pa. Seton La Salle
  • LB 5'11"
    R-Jr. Murrysville, Pa. Franklin Regional
    Redshirt Junior Murrysville, Pa. Franklin Regional
  • LB 6'2"
    R-Sr. Pittsburgh, Pa. Chartiers Valley
    Redshirt Senior Pittsburgh, Pa. Chartiers Valley
  • LB 6'1"
    Fr. Lakewood, Ohio St. Edward
    Freshman Lakewood, Ohio St. Edward
  • DL
    R-So. Monessen, Pa. Monessen
    Redshirt Sophomore Monessen, Pa. Monessen
  • WR 6'2"
    Fr. Mechanicsburg, Pa. Bishop McDevitt
    Freshman Mechanicsburg, Pa. Bishop McDevitt
  • TE 6'4"
    R-Sr. Murrysville, Pa. Franklin Regional
    Redshirt Senior Murrysville, Pa. Franklin Regional
  • TE
    R-So. Tamaqua, Pa. Marion Catholic
    Redshirt Sophomore Tamaqua, Pa. Marion Catholic
  • LB 6'1"
    Fr. Gibsonia, Pa. Pine-Richland
    Freshman Gibsonia, Pa. Pine-Richland
  • OL 6'4"
    Fr. Zanesville, Ohio Tri-Valley
    Freshman Zanesville, Ohio Tri-Valley
  • LB 6'1"
    Fr. San Diego, Calif. Madison
    Freshman San Diego, Calif. Madison
  • OL 6'5"
    R-Jr. North Royalton, Ohio North Royalton
    Redshirt Junior North Royalton, Ohio North Royalton
  • LB
    Jr. Scottdale, Pa. Greensburg Central Catholic
    Junior Scottdale, Pa. Greensburg Central Catholic
  • DL 6'2"
    R-So. Wenonah, N.J. Paul VI
    Redshirt Sophomore Wenonah, N.J. Paul VI
  • LB 5'10"
    R-So. Ambridge, Pa. Ambridge
    Redshirt Sophomore Ambridge, Pa. Ambridge
  • OL 6'3"
    R-So. Pennsauken, N.J. Bishop Eustace
    Redshirt Sophomore Pennsauken, N.J. Bishop Eustace
  • LB
    Fr. Washington, D.C. DeMatha Catholic
    Freshman Washington, D.C. DeMatha Catholic
  • OL 6'4"
    Fr. McKeesport, Pa. McKeesport
    Freshman McKeesport, Pa. McKeesport
  • OL 6'5"
    R-Sr. Wyoming, Ohio Wyoming
    Redshirt Senior Wyoming, Ohio Wyoming
  • LB 5'11"
    Fr. Monongahela, Pa. Ringgold
    Freshman Monongahela, Pa. Ringgold
  • OL 6'3"
    Fr. Oakdale, Pa. West Allegheny
    Freshman Oakdale, Pa. West Allegheny
  • OL 6'2"
    Jr. Upper St. Clair, Pa. Upper St. Clair
    Junior Upper St. Clair, Pa. Upper St. Clair
  • OL 6'3"
    R-Jr. Camp Hill, Pa. Trinity
    Redshirt Junior Camp Hill, Pa. Trinity
  • OL 6'5"
    R-So. Delaware, Ohio Hayes
    Redshirt Sophomore Delaware, Ohio Hayes
  • OL/LS 6'2"
    R-Jr. Fanwood, N.J. Seton Hall Prep
    Redshirt Junior Fanwood, N.J. Seton Hall Prep
  • OL 6'4"
    R-So. Akron, Ohio Walsh Jesuit
    Redshirt Sophomore Akron, Ohio Walsh Jesuit
  • OL 6'6"
    Jr. Long Beach, Calif. Paramount
    Junior Long Beach, Calif. Paramount
  • OL 6'3"
    R-Jr. Upper St. Clair, Pa. Upper St. Clair
    Redshirt Junior Upper St. Clair, Pa. Upper St. Clair
  • OL 6'4"
    So. Mars, Pa. Mars
    Sophomore Mars, Pa. Mars
  • DL 6'2"
    R-Fr. Broomall, Pa. Malvern Prep
    Redshirt Freshman Broomall, Pa. Malvern Prep
  • OL 6'2"
    Fr. Cleveland, Ohio Parma
    Freshman Cleveland, Ohio Parma
  • OL 6'2"
    R-Sr. Jacksonville, Fla. Providence School
    Redshirt Senior Jacksonville, Fla. Providence School
  • DL 6'3"
    R-Fr. Westerville, Ohio Westerville
    Redshirt Freshman Westerville, Ohio Westerville
  • TE 6'4"
    Fr. Pittsburgh, Pa. Seton La Salle
    Freshman Pittsburgh, Pa. Seton La Salle
  • WR 6'3"
    Fr. Royersford, Pa. Perkiomen Valley
    Freshman Royersford, Pa. Perkiomen Valley
  • WR 5'10"
    Fr. Pittsburgh, Pa. Upper St. Clair
    Freshman Pittsburgh, Pa. Upper St. Clair
  • WR 5'9"
    Fr. McKees Rocks, Pa. Montour
    Freshman McKees Rocks, Pa. Montour
  • TE 6'3"
    R-Sr. Stow, Ohio Walsh Jesuit
    Redshirt Senior Stow, Ohio Walsh Jesuit
  • WR 5'10"
    R-Fr. Tyrone, Pa. Tyrone
    Redshirt Freshman Tyrone, Pa. Tyrone
  • PK 5'11"
    R-Fr. Greensburg, Pa. Hempfield
    Redshirt Freshman Greensburg, Pa. Hempfield
  • WR 6'1"
    R-Fr. Akron, Ohio St. Vincent-St. Mary
    Redshirt Freshman Akron, Ohio St. Vincent-St. Mary
  • DB
    R-So. Bowie, Md. Saint James School
    Redshirt Sophomore Bowie, Md. Saint James School
  • TE 6'2"
    R-So. New Castle, Pa. New Castle
    Redshirt Sophomore New Castle, Pa. New Castle
  • DL
    Jr. New Orleans, La. Edna Karr
    Junior New Orleans, La. Edna Karr
  • TE 6'3"
    R-Fr. Tyrone, Pa. Tyrone
    Redshirt Freshman Tyrone, Pa. Tyrone
  • K 5'10"
    Fr. Gibsonia, Pa. Pine-Richland
    Freshman Gibsonia, Pa. Pine-Richland
  • LB 5'10"
    Fr. New Castle, Pa. Neshannock
    Freshman New Castle, Pa. Neshannock
  • DL 6'1"
    R-Sr. Upper St. Clair, Pa. Upper St. Clair
    Redshirt Senior Upper St. Clair, Pa. Upper St. Clair
  • DL 6'3"
    R-So. Herminie, Pa. Yough
    Redshirt Sophomore Herminie, Pa. Yough
  • DL 6'3"
    R-So. Uniondale, N.Y. Kellenburg Memorial
    Redshirt Sophomore Uniondale, N.Y. Kellenburg Memorial
  • DL 6'1"
    Fr. Washington, Pa. Washington
    Freshman Washington, Pa. Washington
  • P/PK 6'3"
    R-Fr. Pittsburgh, Pa. Central Catholic
    Redshirt Freshman Pittsburgh, Pa. Central Catholic
  • DL 6'2"
    So. Charleroi, Pa. Washington
    Sophomore Charleroi, Pa. Washington

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Jerry Schmitt

  • Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks Coach

    Anthony Doria

  • Defensive Coordinator

    Dave Opfar

  • Wide Receivers / Recruiting Coordinator

    Bret Colbert

  • Defensive Line Coach & Director of Operations

    Tony Papley

  • Defensive Backs Coach

    Darnel Richardson

  • Running Backs Coach

    Terry Russell

  • Co-Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers

    Tyler Scudder

  • Asst. Head Coach/Offensive Line

    Mike Silianoff

  • Defensive Assistant

    Luke Smith

  • Run Game Coordinator/Tight Ends

    Matt Stansfield

  • Strength and Conditioning Coach

    Anthony Longo

2016 Football Roster
# Full Name Pos Ht. Academic Year Hometown / High School
1 Nehari Crawford WR 5-11 So. Fort Pierce, Fla. / Fort Pierce Central
2 Brandon Stanback DB 6- So. Harrisburg, Pa. / Bishop McDevitt
3 P.J. Fulmore RB 5-7 So. Pittsburgh, Pa. / North Catholic
4 Daquan Worley DB 5-10 R-So. Coatesville, Pa. / Coatesville
5 Dillon Buechel QB 6-4 R-Sr. McKees Rocks, Pa. / Montour
6 Gaston Cooper WR 5-11 R-So. Silver Spring, Md. / Paint Branch
6 Simon Vadas QB 6-2 Fr. Cleveland, Ohio / The Hun School of Princeton
7 Brett Brumbaugh QB 6-4 R-Fr. McDonald, Pa. / South Fayette
8 Joshua Gills RB 5-9 R-So. Germantown, Md. / Northwest
9 Adam Clopton DB 6- Sr. Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington Central
10 Malik Shegog DB 5-10 R-Jr. Aliquippa, Pa. / Aliquippa
11 Abner Roberts DB 5-11 R-So. Pittsburgh, Pa. / University Prep
12 Anthony Dougherty DB 6- R-Fr. Clinton, Md. / Oxon Hill
13 Reggie McKnight WR 6-2 R-Sr. Dania, Fla. / Hollywood Hills
14 Jonathant Istache DB 5-10 So. Belle Glade, Fla. / Glades Central
15 Blair Roberts WR 6-3 5th Rochester, N.Y. / Trinity-Pawling
16 Kellon Taylor WR 6-5 Fr. Landover, Md. / DeMatha Catholic
17 Kareem Coles Jr. QB 6- So. San Diego, Calif. / Madison
18 Thomas Lucas WR 6-2 R-Jr. Silver Spring, Md. / Paint Branch
19 Jaison Young WR 6-1 R-Fr. Glenarden, Md. / Riverdale Baptist
20 Chayse Dillon LB 5-11 R-Fr. Pittsburgh, Pa. / West Allegheny
21 Jaquaun Davidson WR 6-2 Jr. Elizabeth, Pa. / Elizabeth Forward
22 Greg Claytor DB 5-11 R-So. Shaker Heights, Ohio / Shaker Heights
23 Wayne Capers Jr. WR 6-1 R-Sr. Pittsburgh, Pa. / Chartiers Valley
24 Chavas Rawlins WR 6-3 R-Jr. Monessen, Pa. / Monessen
25 Riley Redman RB 5-10 Fr. Bethel Park, Pa. / Pittsburgh Central Catholic
26 Xavier Nelson DB 5-8 R-Sr. Silver Spring, Md. / Springbrook
27 Thomas Rizza DB 5-10 R-So. Pittsburgh, Pa. / Seton La Salle
28 Troy Gethers LB 6- So. Spring Valley, N.Y. / St. Joseph Regional
29 Jaelyn Faulk DB 5-8 Fr. Miami, Fla. / Hallandale
30 Bryan Glover LB 6-1 So. Pittsburgh, Pa. / Central Catholic
31 Gary Wooten LB 6-2 R-Sr. Miami, Fla. / Hialeah
32 A.J. Hines RB 5-11 Fr. Wilson, N.C. / Fike
33 Austin Javens RB 5-8 Fr. Darlington, Pa. / Blackhawk
34 Mickey Jacobs LB 6-2 Sr. Cheswick, Pa. / Fox Chapel
35 Austin Crimmins PK/P 5-11 R-Sr. Ebensburg, Pa. / Central Cambria
36 Andy Struttmann DL 6-2 Jr. Westerville, Ohio / Westerville North
37 Matt Morcio DB 6-4 R-Sr. Buffalo, N.Y. / St. Francis
38 Peter Ausiello DB 5-11 Fr. Waxhaw, N.C. / Cuthbertson
39 Tim McConnell DB 5-11 R-So. Pennsauken, N.J. / Bishop Eustace
40 Stephan Osong DB 6- R-Jr. Clarksville, Md. / River Hill
41 Ricky Mellick DB 5-9 So. Pittsburgh, Pa. / Seton La Salle
42 Carter Henderson LB 5-11 R-Jr. Murrysville, Pa. / Franklin Regional
43 Christian Kuntz LB 6-2 R-Sr. Pittsburgh, Pa. / Chartiers Valley
44 Mike O'Malley LB 6-1 Fr. Lakewood, Ohio / St. Edward
45 Justice Rawlins DL 6- R-So. Monessen, Pa. / Monessen
46 Kevin Lenz WR 6-2 Fr. Mechanicsburg, Pa. / Bishop McDevitt
47 Ben Groll TE 6-4 R-Sr. Murrysville, Pa. / Franklin Regional
48 Lukas Damian TE 6- R-So. Tamaqua, Pa. / Marion Catholic
49 Tom Jurkovec LB 6-1 Fr. Gibsonia, Pa. / Pine-Richland
50 Hunter Polk OL 6-4 Fr. Zanesville, Ohio / Tri-Valley
51 Nick Meray LB 6-1 Fr. San Diego, Calif. / Madison
52 Eric Modie OL 6-5 R-Jr. North Royalton, Ohio / North Royalton
54 Nathan Stone LB 6- Jr. Scottdale, Pa. / Greensburg Central Catholic
55 Rob Marra DL 6-2 R-So. Wenonah, N.J. / Paul VI
56 Kody Nichi LB 5-10 R-So. Ambridge, Pa. / Ambridge
57 Matt Fitzpatrick OL 6-3 R-So. Pennsauken, N.J. / Bishop Eustace
58 Marquis Brown LB 6- Fr. Washington, D.C. / DeMatha Catholic
60 Lyle Petrosky OL 6-4 Fr. McKeesport, Pa. / McKeesport
62 Larson Graham OL 6-5 R-Sr. Wyoming, Ohio / Wyoming
63 Jordan Briscoe LB 5-11 Fr. Monongahela, Pa. / Ringgold
64 Justin Baker OL 6-3 Fr. Oakdale, Pa. / West Allegheny
66 Ben Huss OL 6-2 Jr. Upper St. Clair, Pa. / Upper St. Clair
68 Ryan Grady OL 6-3 R-Jr. Camp Hill, Pa. / Trinity
70 Collin Wittig OL 6-5 R-So. Delaware, Ohio / Hayes
71 Kevin Franko OL/LS 6-2 R-Jr. Fanwood, N.J. / Seton Hall Prep
72 Alex Conley OL 6-4 R-So. Akron, Ohio / Walsh Jesuit
73 Nick Jordan OL 6-6 Jr. Long Beach, Calif. / Paramount
74 Mike Mondzelewski OL 6-3 R-Jr. Upper St. Clair, Pa. / Upper St. Clair
75 Gabe Spurlock OL 6-4 So. Mars, Pa. / Mars
76 Peter Ciesielski DL 6-2 R-Fr. Broomall, Pa. / Malvern Prep
77 John Todd OL 6-2 Fr. Cleveland, Ohio / Parma
78 Hunter Manning OL 6-2 R-Sr. Jacksonville, Fla. / Providence School
79 Ben Cooper DL 6-3 R-Fr. Westerville, Ohio / Westerville
80 Bill O'Malley TE 6-4 Fr. Pittsburgh, Pa. / Seton La Salle
81 Aaron Morton WR 6-3 Fr. Royersford, Pa. / Perkiomen Valley
82 Connor Brennan WR 5-10 Fr. Pittsburgh, Pa. / Upper St. Clair
83 Tom Sylvester WR 5-9 Fr. McKees Rocks, Pa. / Montour
84 Kevin Enright TE 6-3 R-Sr. Stow, Ohio / Walsh Jesuit
85 Cameron Bakhsheshe WR 5-10 R-Fr. Tyrone, Pa. / Tyrone
86 John Domit PK 5-11 R-Fr. Greensburg, Pa. / Hempfield
87 Michael Roberts WR 6-1 R-Fr. Akron, Ohio / St. Vincent-St. Mary
88 Sherman Harris DB 6- R-So. Bowie, Md. / Saint James School
89 Stew Allen TE 6-2 R-So. New Castle, Pa. / New Castle
90 Titus Charles DL 6- Jr. New Orleans, La. / Edna Karr
91 Garrett Hunter TE 6-3 R-Fr. Tyrone, Pa. / Tyrone
92 Jacob Gill K 5-10 Fr. Gibsonia, Pa. / Pine-Richland
93 Matt Natale LB 5-10 Fr. New Castle, Pa. / Neshannock
94 Jake Radziukinas DL 6-1 R-Sr. Upper St. Clair, Pa. / Upper St. Clair
95 Chandler Daniel DL 6-3 R-So. Herminie, Pa. / Yough
96 James Coleman DL 6-3 R-So. Uniondale, N.Y. / Kellenburg Memorial
97 Khalid Blount DL 6-1 Fr. Washington, Pa. / Washington
98 Mitch MacZura P/PK 6-3 R-Fr. Pittsburgh, Pa. / Central Catholic
99 Zack Blystone DL 6-2 So. Charleroi, Pa. / Washington

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Jerry Schmitt Head Coach
Anthony Doria headshot Anthony Doria Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks Coach
Dave Opfar Defensive Coordinator
bret colbert Bret Colbert Wide Receivers / Recruiting Coordinator
Tony Papley Defensive Line Coach & Director of Operations
FB_Headshot_-_RICHARDSON_Darnell_2023.png Darnel Richardson Defensive Backs Coach
terry russell Terry Russell Running Backs Coach
tyler scudder Tyler Scudder Co-Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers
Mike Silianoff Asst. Head Coach/Offensive Line
	FB22_Smith_Lucas.jp Luke Smith Defensive Assistant
Matt Stansfield Matt Stansfield Run Game Coordinator/Tight Ends
Anthony Longo Anthony Longo Strength and Conditioning Coach

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