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2014 Football Roster

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Players

  • WR 6'4"
    Sr. Erie, Pa. Cathedral Prep
    Senior Erie, Pa. Cathedral Prep
  • WR 6'1"
    Jr. Pittsburgh, Pa. Chartiers Valley
    Junior Pittsburgh, Pa. Chartiers Valley
  • WR 6'3"
    So. Monessen, Pa. Monessen
    Sophomore Monessen, Pa. Monessen
  • DB 5'10"
    Sr. Ocala, Fla. Trinity Catholic
    Senior Ocala, Fla. Trinity Catholic
  • QB 6'3"
    R-So. McKees Rocks, Pa. Montour
    Redshirt Sophomore McKees Rocks, Pa. Montour
  • QB
    Fr. Silver Spring, Md. Paint Branch
    Freshman Silver Spring, Md. Paint Branch
  • DB 5'9"
    Sr. Concord, Calif. De La Salle
    Senior Concord, Calif. De La Salle
  • WR 5'11"
    Sr. Miami, Fla. Coral Reef
    Senior Miami, Fla. Coral Reef
  • DL 6'1"
    Sr. Washington, D.C. H.D. Woodson
    Senior Washington, D.C. H.D. Woodson
  • RB 5'9"
    Sr. Falls Church, Va. Falls Church
    Senior Falls Church, Va. Falls Church
  • DB 5'10"
    R-Fr. Aliquippa, Pa. Aliquippa
    Redshirt Freshman Aliquippa, Pa. Aliquippa
  • WR 5'8"
    Jr. Ocala, Fla. Trinity Catholic
    Junior Ocala, Fla. Trinity Catholic
  • DB 5'10"
    Jr. District Heights, Md. Gwynn Park
    Junior District Heights, Md. Gwynn Park
  • DB 6'2"
    Sr. Hudson, Ohio Hudson
    Senior Hudson, Ohio Hudson
  • QB 5'11"
    R-So. Phoenixville, Pa. Bishop Shanahan
    Redshirt Sophomore Phoenixville, Pa. Bishop Shanahan
  • QB 6'2"
    Jr. Fairfax, Va. James Robinson
    Junior Fairfax, Va. James Robinson
  • DB 5'9"
    5th Monroeville, Pa. Gateway
    Fifth Year Monroeville, Pa. Gateway
  • QB 6'2"
    R-Fr. Mechanicsburg, Pa. Trinity
    Redshirt Freshman Mechanicsburg, Pa. Trinity
  • QB 6'1"
    Fr. Beaver Falls, Pa. Beaver Falls
    Freshman Beaver Falls, Pa. Beaver Falls
  • WR 6'1"
    Jr. Crofton, Md. DeMatha Catholic
    Junior Crofton, Md. DeMatha Catholic
  • RB 5'9"
    Jr. Brenham, Texas Brenham
    Junior Brenham, Texas Brenham
  • DB 5'9"
    Sr. Canton, Ohio GlenOak
    Senior Canton, Ohio GlenOak
  • RB 5'7"
    22

    Ryan Ho

    Sr. Pearl City, Hawaii Kamehameha Schools
    Senior Pearl City, Hawaii Kamehameha Schools
  • DB 6'3"
    R-So. Clairton, Pa. Clairton
    Redshirt Sophomore Clairton, Pa. Clairton
  • DB 5'9"
    Sr. San Diego, Calif. Grossmont
    Senior San Diego, Calif. Grossmont
  • DB 5'8"
    Jr. Hueytown, Ala. Hueytown
    Junior Hueytown, Ala. Hueytown
  • WR 5'9"
    So. Silver Spring, Md. Springbrook
    Sophomore Silver Spring, Md. Springbrook
  • S 5'10"
    Fr. Shaker Heights, Ohio Shaker Heights
    Freshman Shaker Heights, Ohio Shaker Heights
  • DB 6'2"
    28

    Ken Egu

    Sr. Concord, Calif. De La Salle
    Senior Concord, Calif. De La Salle
  • LB 5'10"
    Sr. Las Vegas, Nev. Palo Verde
    Senior Las Vegas, Nev. Palo Verde
  • RB
    Fr. Lusby, Md. Patuxent
    Freshman Lusby, Md. Patuxent
  • RB 5'10"
    R-So. Pittsburgh, Pa. Baldwin
    Redshirt Sophomore Pittsburgh, Pa. Baldwin
  • LB 6'2"
    Jr. Flemington, N.J. Hunterdon Central
    Junior Flemington, N.J. Hunterdon Central
  • DB 5'11"
    So. Pickerington, Ohio Pickerington Central
    Sophomore Pickerington, Ohio Pickerington Central
  • RB 5'10"
    5th Cranberry Township, Pa. Seneca Valley
    Fifth Year Cranberry Township, Pa. Seneca Valley
  • PK/P 5'11"
    R-So. Ebensburg, Pa. Central Cambria
    Redshirt Sophomore Ebensburg, Pa. Central Cambria
  • LB 6'1"
    Fr. Westerville, Ohio Westerville North
    Freshman Westerville, Ohio Westerville North
  • DB 5'11"
    Jr. Pittsburgh, Pa. Pittsburgh Central Catholic
    Junior Pittsburgh, Pa. Pittsburgh Central Catholic
  • FB 6'1"
    Sr. Falls Creek, Pa DuBois Area
    Senior Falls Creek, Pa DuBois Area
  • LB 6'2"
    Jr. Monroeville, Pa. Gateway
    Junior Monroeville, Pa. Gateway
  • LB
    R-Fr. Clarksville, Md. River Hill
    Redshirt Freshman Clarksville, Md. River Hill
  • ATH
    Fr. Hermitage, Pa. Hickory
    Freshman Hermitage, Pa. Hickory
  • ATH
    Fr. Pittsburgh, Pa. University Prep
    Freshman Pittsburgh, Pa. University Prep
  • LB 6'2"
    Jr. Pittsburgh, Pa. Chartiers Valley
    Junior Pittsburgh, Pa. Chartiers Valley
  • LB 5'8"
    So. Churchville, Pa. Council Rock South
    Sophomore Churchville, Pa. Council Rock South
  • CB 5'9"
    Fr. Pittsburgh, Pa. Seton La Salle
    Freshman Pittsburgh, Pa. Seton La Salle
  • S 5'10"
    Fr. Pennsauken, N.J. Bishop Eustace
    Freshman Pennsauken, N.J. Bishop Eustace
  • TE 6'4"
    R-So. Murrysville, Pa. Franklin Regional
    Redshirt Sophomore Murrysville, Pa. Franklin Regional
  • LB
    Jr. Westlake, Ohio St. Edward
    Junior Westlake, Ohio St. Edward
  • RB 6'2"
    Jr. East Orange, N.J. East Orange Campus
    Junior East Orange, N.J. East Orange Campus
  • OL 6'1"
    R-Fr. McKees Rocks, Pa. Montour
    Redshirt Freshman McKees Rocks, Pa. Montour
  • LS 5'11"
    Jr. Gibsonia, Pa. Pine-Richland
    Junior Gibsonia, Pa. Pine-Richland
  • OL 6'5"
    R-Fr. North Royalton, Ohio North Royalton
    Redshirt Freshman North Royalton, Ohio North Royalton
  • LB 5'11"
    R-Fr. Bordentown, N.J. Florence Township Memorial
    Redshirt Freshman Bordentown, N.J. Florence Township Memorial
  • LB 5'11"
    Fr. Scottdale, Pa. Greensburg Central Catholic
    Freshman Scottdale, Pa. Greensburg Central Catholic
  • OL 6'1"
    Sr. Las Vegas, Nev. Palo Verde
    Senior Las Vegas, Nev. Palo Verde
  • LB 5'11"
    Fr. Ambridge, Pa. Ambridge
    Freshman Ambridge, Pa. Ambridge
  • OL 6'3"
    Jr. Torrance, Calif. South
    Junior Torrance, Calif. South
  • OL 6'3"
    Sr. Waipahu, Hawaii Leilehua
    Senior Waipahu, Hawaii Leilehua
  • LB 6'2"
    Fr. Brecksville, Ohio Brecksville-Broadview Heights
    Freshman Brecksville, Ohio Brecksville-Broadview Heights
  • OL 6'4"
    Jr. Malvern, Pa. Great Valley
    Junior Malvern, Pa. Great Valley
  • PK 5'6"
    So. Allentown, N.J. Allentown
    Sophomore Allentown, N.J. Allentown
  • OL 6'5"
    R-So. Wyoming, Ohio Wyoming
    Redshirt Sophomore Wyoming, Ohio Wyoming
  • DL 6'3"
    Fr. Wenonah, N.J. Paul VI
    Freshman Wenonah, N.J. Paul VI
  • OL 6'2"
    Fr. Pennsauken, N.J. Bishop Eustace
    Freshman Pennsauken, N.J. Bishop Eustace
  • LB 5'9"
    Fr. Hermitage, Pa. Hickory
    Freshman Hermitage, Pa. Hickory
  • OL 6'2"
    Fr. Upper St. Clair, Pa. Upper St. Clair
    Freshman Upper St. Clair, Pa. Upper St. Clair
  • OL 6'3"
    R-Fr. Camp Hill, Pa. Trinity
    Redshirt Freshman Camp Hill, Pa. Trinity
  • DL 6'1"
    Jr. Youngstown, Ohio Boardman
    Junior Youngstown, Ohio Boardman
  • OL 6'3"
    Fr. Delaware, Ohio Hayes
    Freshman Delaware, Ohio Hayes
  • OL/LS 6'1"
    R-Fr. Fanwood, N.J. Seton Hall Prep
    Redshirt Freshman Fanwood, N.J. Seton Hall Prep
  • OL 6'5"
    Jr. Miami, Fla. Jackson
    Junior Miami, Fla. Jackson
  • OL/DL 6'5"
    Fr. Ashburn, Va. Stone Bridge
    Freshman Ashburn, Va. Stone Bridge
  • OL 6'3"
    R-Fr. Upper St. Clair, Pa. Upper St. Clair
    Redshirt Freshman Upper St. Clair, Pa. Upper St. Clair
  • OL 6'2"
    R-So. Loveland, Ohio Loveland
    Redshirt Sophomore Loveland, Ohio Loveland
  • OL 6'3"
    Fr. Akron, Ohio Walsh Jesuit
    Freshman Akron, Ohio Walsh Jesuit
  • OL 6'2"
    R-So. Jacksonville, Fla. Providence School
    Redshirt Sophomore Jacksonville, Fla. Providence School
  • WR 5'8"
    Jr. Gibsonia, Pa Pine-Richland
    Junior Gibsonia, Pa Pine-Richland
  • TE 6'1"
    R-Fr. Freeport, Pa. Freeport
    Redshirt Freshman Freeport, Pa. Freeport
  • WR 5'8"
    R-So. Pittsburgh, Pa. Canevin
    Redshirt Sophomore Pittsburgh, Pa. Canevin
  • ATH 5'9"
    Fr. Germantown, Md. Northwest
    Freshman Germantown, Md. Northwest
  • TE 6'3"
    R-So. Stow, Ohio Walsh Jesuit
    Redshirt Sophomore Stow, Ohio Walsh Jesuit
  • WR 6'2"
    R-So. Dania, Fla. Hollywood Hills
    Redshirt Sophomore Dania, Fla. Hollywood Hills
  • WR 5'10"
    R-Fr. Mechanicsburg, Pa. Mechanicsburg Area
    Redshirt Freshman Mechanicsburg, Pa. Mechanicsburg Area
  • WR
    Fr. Bowie, Md. Saint James School
    Freshman Bowie, Md. Saint James School
  • TE 6'3"
    Fr. New Castle, Pa. New Castle
    Freshman New Castle, Pa. New Castle
  • DL 6'3"
    Jr. Hudson, Ohio Walsh Jesuit
    Junior Hudson, Ohio Walsh Jesuit
  • DL 6'1"
    Fr. McKeesport, Pa. McKeesport
    Freshman McKeesport, Pa. McKeesport
  • DL 6'2"
    Jr. Piscataway, N.J. Piscataway
    Junior Piscataway, N.J. Piscataway
  • LB
    Fr. Tamaqua, Pa. Marion Catholic
    Freshman Tamaqua, Pa. Marion Catholic
  • DL 6'1"
    R-So. Upper St. Clair, Pa. Upper St. Clair
    Redshirt Sophomore Upper St. Clair, Pa. Upper St. Clair
  • DL
    Jr. Mont Vernon, N.H. Souhegan
    Junior Mont Vernon, N.H. Souhegan
  • DL 6'1"
    Jr. Miami, Fla. Columbus
    Junior Miami, Fla. Columbus
  • DL 6'3"
    Fr. Herminie, Pa. Yough
    Freshman Herminie, Pa. Yough
  • DL/OL 6'3"
    Fr. Uniondale, N.Y. Kellenburg Memorial
    Freshman Uniondale, N.Y. Kellenburg Memorial
  • CB 5'10"
    Fr. Mentor, Ohio Mentor
    Freshman Mentor, Ohio Mentor
  • LB 5'11"
    R-So. McKees Rocks, Pa. Montour
    Redshirt Sophomore McKees Rocks, Pa. Montour

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Jerry Schmitt

  • Defensive Assistant

    Bret Colbert

  • Quarterbacks Coach

    Anthony Doria

  • Offensive Coordinator

    Gary Dunn

  • co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs

    Jason Makrinos

  • Strength and Conditioning

    Jeremy McCullough

  • Defensive Coordinator

    Dave Opfar

  • Defensive Line Coach

    Tony Papley

  • Receivers

    Darnel Richardson

  • Dir. of Football Operations/Recruiting Coordinator

    John Rosato

  • Asst. Head Coach/Offensive Line

    Mike Silianoff

  • Linebackers

    Tyler Scudder

  • Tight Ends

    Chris Siegle

2014 Football Roster
# Full Name Pos Ht. Academic Year Hometown / High School
1 Noel Oduho WR 6-4 Sr. Erie, Pa. / Cathedral Prep
2 Wayne Capers Jr. WR 6-1 Jr. Pittsburgh, Pa. / Chartiers Valley
3 Chavas Rawlins WR 6-3 So. Monessen, Pa. / Monessen
4 Chris Johnson DB 5-10 Sr. Ocala, Fla. / Trinity Catholic
5 Dillon Buechel QB 6-3 R-So. McKees Rocks, Pa. / Montour
6 Gaston Cooper QB 6- Fr. Silver Spring, Md. / Paint Branch
6 Devin Williams DB 5-9 Sr. Concord, Calif. / De La Salle
7 Devin Rahming WR 5-11 Sr. Miami, Fla. / Coral Reef
8 Christopher Jones DL 6-1 Sr. Washington, D.C. / H.D. Woodson
9 Marcus Hughes RB 5-9 Sr. Falls Church, Va. / Falls Church
10 Malik Shegog DB 5-10 R-Fr. Aliquippa, Pa. / Aliquippa
11 Dave Thomas WR 5-8 Jr. Ocala, Fla. / Trinity Catholic
12 Brian Hall DB 5-10 Jr. District Heights, Md. / Gwynn Park
13 Rich Piekarski DB 6-2 Sr. Hudson, Ohio / Hudson
14 Ryan Egolf QB 5-11 R-So. Phoenixville, Pa. / Bishop Shanahan
15 Michael LoPresti QB 6-2 Jr. Fairfax, Va. / James Robinson
16 Orne Bey DB 5-9 5th Monroeville, Pa. / Gateway
17 Patrick Dill QB 6-2 R-Fr. Mechanicsburg, Pa. / Trinity
18 Danny Stratton QB 6-1 Fr. Beaver Falls, Pa. / Beaver Falls
19 Chris King WR 6-1 Jr. Crofton, Md. / DeMatha Catholic
20 Klartel Claridy RB 5-9 Jr. Brenham, Texas / Brenham
21 Brandon Martin DB 5-9 Sr. Canton, Ohio / GlenOak
22 Ryan Ho RB 5-7 Sr. Pearl City, Hawaii / Kamehameha Schools
23 Trenton Coles DB 6-3 R-So. Clairton, Pa. / Clairton
24 Nick Floyd DB 5-9 Sr. San Diego, Calif. / Grossmont
25 Josh Jordan DB 5-8 Jr. Hueytown, Ala. / Hueytown
26 Xavier Nelson WR 5-9 So. Silver Spring, Md. / Springbrook
27 Greg Claytor S 5-10 Fr. Shaker Heights, Ohio / Shaker Heights
28 Ken Egu DB 6-2 Sr. Concord, Calif. / De La Salle
29 Austin Whalen LB 5-10 Sr. Las Vegas, Nev. / Palo Verde
30 Rafiq Douglas RB 6- Fr. Lusby, Md. / Patuxent
31 Zach DeNardo RB 5-10 R-So. Pittsburgh, Pa. / Baldwin
32 Paul Mania LB 6-2 Jr. Flemington, N.J. / Hunterdon Central
33 Adam Clopton DB 5-11 So. Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington Central
34 Randy Morris RB 5-10 5th Cranberry Township, Pa. / Seneca Valley
35 Austin Crimmins PK/P 5-11 R-So. Ebensburg, Pa. / Central Cambria
36 Andy Struttmann LB 6-1 Fr. Westerville, Ohio / Westerville North
37 Brendan Montgomery DB 5-11 Jr. Pittsburgh, Pa. / Pittsburgh Central Catholic
38 Andrew Spicher FB 6-1 Sr. Falls Creek, Pa / DuBois Area
39 Armstead Williams LB 6-2 Jr. Monroeville, Pa. / Gateway
40 Stephan Osong LB 6- R-Fr. Clarksville, Md. / River Hill
41 Matt Voytik ATH 6- Fr. Hermitage, Pa. / Hickory
42 Abner Roberts ATH 6- Fr. Pittsburgh, Pa. / University Prep
43 Christian Kuntz LB 6-2 Jr. Pittsburgh, Pa. / Chartiers Valley
44 Anthony Alimenti LB 5-8 So. Churchville, Pa. / Council Rock South
45 Thomas Rizza CB 5-9 Fr. Pittsburgh, Pa. / Seton La Salle
46 Tim McConnell S 5-10 Fr. Pennsauken, N.J. / Bishop Eustace
47 Ben Groll TE 6-4 R-So. Murrysville, Pa. / Franklin Regional
48 Sam Martello LB 6- Jr. Westlake, Ohio / St. Edward
49 Tamir Turpin RB 6-2 Jr. East Orange, N.J. / East Orange Campus
50 Matt Barone OL 6-1 R-Fr. McKees Rocks, Pa. / Montour
51 Brent Calvin LS 5-11 Jr. Gibsonia, Pa. / Pine-Richland
52 Eric Modie OL 6-5 R-Fr. North Royalton, Ohio / North Royalton
53 Rich Myers Jr. LB 5-11 R-Fr. Bordentown, N.J. / Florence Township Memorial
54 Nathan Stone LB 5-11 Fr. Scottdale, Pa. / Greensburg Central Catholic
55 Mitchel Geib OL 6-1 Sr. Las Vegas, Nev. / Palo Verde
56 Kody Nichi LB 5-11 Fr. Ambridge, Pa. / Ambridge
57 Rheid Skipps OL 6-3 Jr. Torrance, Calif. / South
58 Ezek Suivaaia OL 6-3 Sr. Waipahu, Hawaii / Leilehua
59 Colton Czack LB 6-2 Fr. Brecksville, Ohio / Brecksville-Broadview Heights
60 Dan Buchholz OL 6-4 Jr. Malvern, Pa. / Great Valley
61 Markus Colin PK 5-6 So. Allentown, N.J. / Allentown
62 Larson Graham OL 6-5 R-So. Wyoming, Ohio / Wyoming
63 Rob Marra DL 6-3 Fr. Wenonah, N.J. / Paul VI
64 Matt Fitzpatrick OL 6-2 Fr. Pennsauken, N.J. / Bishop Eustace
65 Daulton Linton LB 5-9 Fr. Hermitage, Pa. / Hickory
66 Ben Huss OL 6-2 Fr. Upper St. Clair, Pa. / Upper St. Clair
68 Ryan Grady OL 6-3 R-Fr. Camp Hill, Pa. / Trinity
69 Zach Zidian DL 6-1 Jr. Youngstown, Ohio / Boardman
70 Collin Wittig OL 6-3 Fr. Delaware, Ohio / Hayes
71 Kevin Franko OL/LS 6-1 R-Fr. Fanwood, N.J. / Seton Hall Prep
72 Miguel Mesa OL 6-5 Jr. Miami, Fla. / Jackson
73 Nick Sobhani OL/DL 6-5 Fr. Ashburn, Va. / Stone Bridge
74 Mike Mondzelewski OL 6-3 R-Fr. Upper St. Clair, Pa. / Upper St. Clair
75 Jordan McNally OL 6-2 R-So. Loveland, Ohio / Loveland
77 Alex Conley OL 6-3 Fr. Akron, Ohio / Walsh Jesuit
78 Hunter Manning OL 6-2 R-So. Jacksonville, Fla. / Providence School
80 Tommy Berexa WR 5-8 Jr. Gibsonia, Pa / Pine-Richland
81 Tony DeVivo TE 6-1 R-Fr. Freeport, Pa. / Freeport
82 Bobby Gustine WR 5-8 R-So. Pittsburgh, Pa. / Canevin
83 Joshua Gills ATH 5-9 Fr. Germantown, Md. / Northwest
84 Kevin Enright TE 6-3 R-So. Stow, Ohio / Walsh Jesuit
85 Reggie McKnight WR 6-2 R-So. Dania, Fla. / Hollywood Hills
87 Andrew Spanos WR 5-10 R-Fr. Mechanicsburg, Pa. / Mechanicsburg Area
88 Sherman Harris WR 6- Fr. Bowie, Md. / Saint James School
89 Stew Allen TE 6-3 Fr. New Castle, Pa. / New Castle
90 Dane O'Driscoll DL 6-3 Jr. Hudson, Ohio / Walsh Jesuit
91 Jawan Hill DL 6-1 Fr. McKeesport, Pa. / McKeesport
92 Edgar Boahene DL 6-2 Jr. Piscataway, N.J. / Piscataway
93 Lukas Damian LB 6- Fr. Tamaqua, Pa. / Marion Catholic
94 Jake Radziukinas DL 6-1 R-So. Upper St. Clair, Pa. / Upper St. Clair
96 Sean Cultrera DL 6- Jr. Mont Vernon, N.H. / Souhegan
97 Luis Quintana DL 6-1 Jr. Miami, Fla. / Columbus
98 Chandler Daniel DL 6-3 Fr. Herminie, Pa. / Yough
James Coleman DL/OL 6-3 Fr. Uniondale, N.Y. / Kellenburg Memorial
Kiyah Powell CB 5-10 Fr. Mentor, Ohio / Mentor
Aaron Reed LB 5-11 R-So. McKees Rocks, Pa. / Montour

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Jerry Schmitt Head Coach
bret colbert Bret Colbert Defensive Assistant
Anthony Doria headshot Anthony Doria Quarterbacks Coach
gary dunn Gary Dunn Offensive Coordinator
jason makrinos Jason Makrinos co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs
jeremy mccullough Jeremy McCullough Strength and Conditioning
Dave Opfar Defensive Coordinator
Tony Papley Defensive Line Coach
FB_Headshot_-_RICHARDSON_Darnell_2023.png Darnel Richardson Receivers
john rosato John Rosato Dir. of Football Operations/Recruiting Coordinator
Mike Silianoff Asst. Head Coach/Offensive Line
tyler scudder Tyler Scudder Linebackers
chris siegle Chris Siegle Tight Ends

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