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2008 USF Football Recruit Commitments / Transfers

(Alphabetical Order)

**Please e-mail any pertinent season or career stats, honors, best game, head shot photos, action photos or signing photos to USF Sports Information Director Bill Scott at bscott@sf.edu.

NamePos.Ht.Wt.Cl.Hometown / High School

Nick Alles

FB

6'2"

235

Fr.

Huntington, IN / Huntington

Prep Highlights: IFCA Region 5 All-Star Team. Born: 2-23-90. Parents: Patrick Alles, Lisa Ornsby. Intended major: Sports Management.

Derek Atwood

RB

5'8"

170

Fr.

Shelbyville, IN / Shelbyville

Prep Highlights: AP 4A All-State, 1st Team; Bloomington Herald-Telephone Top 33 RB; All-Conference; Academic All-State ... IFCA Senior 4A All-State Team ... IFCA Region 8 All-Star Team ... 1,965 yds rushing, 29 TDs, 163.8 ypg, 14.5 rpg. Coach: Pat Parks. Born: N/A. Parents: N/A. Intended Major: N/A.

Brayden Barthlow

WR

5'10"

180

Fr.

Columbus, IN / Columbus North

Prep Highlights: Bloomington Herald Times All Big State Special Mention ... 723 yds receiving, 42 recpt., 9 TDs, led team in receiving ... 20 tackles, 4 PBUs, 1 INT returned for TD ... 19 punts, 35.7 avg., returned 15 punts, 13.3 average per punt record, 1 TD ... played WR, CB, P. Coach: Tim Bless. Born: 9-29-89. Parents: Erin Barthlow. Intended Major: Accounting

Aaron Bettcher

S

6'1"

185

Fr.

Lakeville, IN / LaVille

Prep Highlights: 2-time All-Northern States Conference Defensive Back HM, All-NSC Offensive Back HM, LaVille MVP, 3-yr starter ... 18 tackes, 8 assists, 2 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries (2 on-side) ... 1,004 yards rushing, 9 TDs, 752 yards passing, 7 TDs ... played QB, RB, FB, S, OLB, CB ... HS Coach: Brian Stultz. Born: 9-23-89. Parents: Mike and Patti Bettcher. Intended Major: Sports Management.

Austin Bower

WR

6'1"

170

Fr.

Chesterton, IN / Chesterton

Prep Highlights: N/A. H.S. Coach: N/A. Born: N/A. Parents: N/A. Intended Major: N/A.

Lance Carey

DE

6'4"

235

Fr.

Leo, IN / Leo

Prep Highlights: The Journal Gazette All-Northeast Indiana Football Team, 2nd Team. Born: N/A. Parents: N/A. Intended Major: TBD.

Alex Clifford

RB

5'11"

185

Fr.

Carmel, IN / Carmel

Prep Highlights: Rotation back on Carmel 5A IHSAA State Championship team in 2007 ... 136 yds rushing, 25 carries, 2 TDs. Coach: Mo Moriarity. Born: 7-30-89. Parents: David and Liz Clifford. Intended Major: TBD.

Ben Clifford

TE/DE

N/A

N/A

Fr.

Fairfield (Connecticut)

Prep Highlights: H.S. Connecticut Hall of Fame All-Star selection, Class LL All-State, 2-time LL All FC1AC Conference team ... team captain played both ways at tight end and defensive end ... 14 receptions, 321 yards (avg. of 23 yards per rec.), 4 TD receptions ... on defense, 56 tackles, 4.5 sacks ... 3-sport letter winner competing in wrestling (heavy weight), finished in the top six in the state on Fairfield's LL State Runner-Up Team. H.S. Coach: Mike Forget. Born: 3-24-86. Parents: David and Liz Clifford. Intended Major: TBD.

Derek Devereaux

WR

5'10"

170

Fr.

Michigan City, IN / Michigan City

Prep Highlights: N/A. H.S. Coach: N/A. Born: N/A. Parents: N/A. Intended Major: N/A.

Quinn Doan

ILB

6'1"

215

Fr.

Penn

Prep Highlights: Associated Press 5A All-State, Honorable Mention. H.S. Coach: N/A. Born: N/A. Parents: N/A. Intended Major: N/A.

Bo Frye

RB

5'10"

210

So.

St. Mary's OH / Memorial / Northern Michigan University

Prep Hightlights: 2007: N/A. 2006: Red-shirt at NMU. All-Western Buckeye League, 1st team 2005; All-County; All-State. Born: 3-20-87. Parents: Doug and Kristi Frye. Intended Major: Special Education.

Koby Frye

RB

5'9"

185

Fr.

St. Mary's, OH / Memorial

Prep Highlights: Memorial career rushing leader 4, 315 yds, 35 TDs, 5,536 all-purpose yds. All-WBL 1st team ... Ohio AP All-State Div. III, 2nd Team. Born: 5-10-89. Parents: Doug and Kristi Frye. Intended Major: Business.

Markilo Gaines

DL

6'2"

255

Fr.

Fr. Wayne, IN / South Side

Prep Highlights: Indiana All-Star Classic North All-Star Team ... Associated Press 5A All-State, Honorable Mention OL ... News-Sentinel Prep Sports All-Area Team, OL ... All-Summit Athletic Conference, 1st Team, OL Guard. HS Coach: N/A. Born: N/A. Parents: N/A. Intended Major: N/A.

Mike Goings

OL

6'0"

260

Fr.

OH / Crestview

Prep Highlights: N/A. H.S. Coach: N/A. Born: N/A. Parents: N/A. Intended Major: N/A.

Richard Gunn

RB

5'8"

185

Fr.

N/A / Penn

Prep Highlights: All-Northern Indiana Conference, 2nd Team. H.S. Coach: N/A. Born: N/A. Parents: N/A. Intended Major: TBD.

Devington Halliburton

WR

6'0"

180

Fr.

Elkhart, IN / Memorial

Prep Highlights: Associated Press 5A All-State Honorable Mention. H.S. Coach: N/A. Born: N/A. Parents: N/A. Intended Major: N/A.

A.J. Hohenbrink

OL

6'1"

295

Fr.

N/A / Ottawa Glandorf

Prep Highlights: WBL Offensive Lineman of the Year 2007 ... AP Div. IV All-Northwest Ohio 1st Team ... 3-year starter. H.S. Coach: Ken Shriner. Born: 9-11-90. Parents: Neil and Sue Hohenbrink. Intended Major: Exercise Science.

Ellery Johnson

WR

6'0"

170

Fr.

Indianapolis, IN / Lawrence North

Prep Highlights: N/A. Born: 8-22-89. Parents: Michael and Gina Johnson. Intended Major: Business.

Brody Kalbaugh

ILB

6'1"

205

Fr.

Fishers, IN / Fishers

Prep Highlights: Bloomington Herald Times All-Big State, Honorable Mention 2006 & 2007, IFCA 5A All-State 1st Team 2007, HM 2006; Associated Press All-State HM 2007 & 2006; IFCA Region 8 All-Star Team; All-Indianapolis Star North Team, 1st Team, 2007 & 2006, Hoosier Crossroads Conference 1st Team, 2007 & 2006, All-Hamilton County 1st Team, 2006 & 2007, Fishers Defensive MVP 2006& 2007, 3-time letter-winner (2005 with 5A State runnerup Hamilton Southeastern ... solo tackles 2006 & 2007 - 122; assists - 77; 20 TFLs; 7 FR; 3 Sacks; single-game tackles high 14 1/2, solo tackles 12. H.S. Coach: N/A. Born: 10-9-89. Parents: Phil and Tami Kalbaugh. Intended Major: N/A.

Aaron Kugler

S

6'0"

185

Fr.

Huntington, IN / Huntington North

Prep Highlights: TBA. Born: 7-28-89. Parents: Mark Kugler & Lori Hadaway. Intended Major: Sports Management.

Austen Macak

DB

5'10"

180

Fr.

St. John, IN / Lake Central

Prep Highlights: Bloomington Herald Times All Big State HM, AP All-State HM, Duneland Athletic Conference 1st Team, Post Tribune All-Area, 2nd Team, Lake Central MVP ... 1 KR for 101 yd TD, 1 PR for 96 yd TD, 2 INT returns for TD (94 and 84 yds) ... 42 solo tackles, 12 assists, 3 rushing TDs, 1 TD reception, 19 carries, 87 yds, 4.5 ypc ... play WR, QB, PR, KR ... 3-time letter winner. Born: 8-28-89. Parents: Rick and Donna Macak. Intended Major: TBD.

Jeremy Mayes

OL

6'4"

260

Fr.

Avon, IN / Avon

Prep Highlights: Bloomington Herald-Times Big State, Honorable Mention. Coach: Dave Shelboune. Born: 1-9-90. Parents: David and Jethonia. Intended Major: Business.

Ian McCarty

DT

6'1"

245

Fr.

Carmel, IN / Carmel

Prep Highlights: Carmel defensive lineman of the year, 2-year Varsity letterman, Big Hit award winner ... Senio year stats: 55 tackles, 52 assists, 12 TFLs, 6 sacks ... Member of the 2006 Class 5A State Runner up Team ... starting defensive tackle for the 2007 Class 5A State Championship team ... 2 solo tackles in 16-7 win over Pike for state title. Defensive line coach: John Hebert. Born: N/A. Parents: Gary and Vicki McCarty. Intended Major: Sports Management.

Drew Scott McCool-Solis

OL

6'3"

230

Fr.

Goodyear, AZ / Millenium

Prep Highlights: 2-year starter at left tackle, no sacks allowed in 2 varsity seasons. Born: 9-6-89. PArents: Scott and Martha McCool. Intended Major: Pre-Med.

Matt McIntire

RB

5'11"

215

Fr.

Logansport, IN / Logansport

Prep Highlights: 3-time All-North Central Conference, 3-time All-Logansport, Bloomington Herald-Times Junior All-State, BHT Top 33, 2nd Team ... set LHS single-season record with 21 TDs and for points in a career ... 168 carries, 1,200 yds., 7.1 ypc, 20 rushing TDs, 7 recpts., 52 yds. Born: 7-2-89. Parent: Donnie McIntire. Intended Major: Criminal Justice.

Marc Miller

OLB

6'3"

185

Fr.

Eastbrook

Prep Highlights: Bloomington Herald-Times SmAll-State Team, 2nd Team ... 9 tackles for losses, 2 INTs, 3 fumble recoveries; averaged 9.1 yards per carry; scored 13 TDs. H.S. Coach: N/A. Born: N/A. Parents: N/A. Intended Major: N/A.

Blaine Miller

ILB

6'1"

215

Fr.

North Manchester, IN / Manchester

Prep Highlights: Associated Press 2A All-State, Honorable Mention ... 123 tackles, 9 for losses, 6 sacks, 3 blocked kicks, 3 forced fumbles, H.S. Coach: N/A. Born: N/A. Parents: N/A. Intended Major: N/A.

Wenstone Nash

WR

5'10"

180

Fr.

Muncie, IN / Muncie South

Prep Highlights: IFCA Senior 4A All-State ... Bloomington Herald-Times Big State, 2nd Team ... AP 4A All-State Honorable Mention ... IFCA Region 5 All-Star Team CB ... 70 recpt., 912 yds, 13.0 ypr, 13 TDs, 76.0 ypg, 12th in state ... led state in receptions and set 3 Muncie South records. Born: N/A. Parents: N/A. Intended Major: N/A.

Grant Orso

S

6'1"

190

Fr.

Columbus, IN / Columbus East

Prep Highlights: Bloomington Herald-Times Big All-State, Honorable Mention, 2-time Hoosier Hills All-Conference 1st Team, 2-time HHC All-Conference HM, 2006 ITG All-Area Defense, 2nd Team, 2-time ITG Player of the Game, All-Area 1st Team Defense, Preseason All-HHC ... 37 solo tackles, 15 assists, 2 FR, 1 blocked punt, 2 INTs, 5 TFL, 3 TDs ... Radio Sports MVP Columbus East vs. East Central. Coach: Bob Gaddis. Born: 8-29-90. Parents: Jeff and Lori Bunch, and Brent Orso. Intended Major: Health and Exercise Science.

Cory Paddock

OL

6'3"

315

Fr.

Sheridan

Prep Highlights: Bloomington Herald-Times SmAll-State Team, 1st Team, Center. H.S. Coach: N/A. Born: N/A. Parents: N/A. Intended Major: N/A.

Ben Piotrowski

S

5'8"

180

Fr.

Mishawaka, IN / Penn

Prep Highlights: All-Northern Indiana Conference, 2nd Team; All-Area, 2nd Team ... 87 tackles, 46 solo, 8 TFLs, 6 PBUs, 1 INT, 3-year starter, 4-year letter winner ... Indiana Football Digest 2007 Player to Watch. Born: 3-15-89. Parents: Kent and Jenny Piotrowski. Intended Major: Elementary Education.

Zach Porter

OL

6'2"

235

Fr.

Indianapolis, IN / Warren Central

Prep Highlights: N/A. H.S. Coach: N/A. Born: N/A. Parents: N/A. Intended Major: N/A.

Scott Rastovic

WR

6'3"

195

Fr.

Valparaiso, IN / Valparaiso

Prep Highlights: Bloomington Herald-Times Big State, 1st Team ... AP 5A All-State Honorable Mention ... 5A Senior All-State ... IFCA Region 1 All-Star Team ... Duneland Athletic Conference 1st Team ... 9 TDs, 99.1 ypg, 57 rec. No. 6 in state. Born: N/A. Parents: N/A. Intended Major: TBD.

Tim Ryan

WR/CB

5'10"

165

Fr/

Antwerp, OH / Antwerp

Prep Highlights: AP Ohio All-State 1st Team DB-2006, AP Ohio All-State Honorable Mention WR-2007, 2-time AP Ohio All-District 1st Team, Van Wert Area Defensive Player of the Year, 2-time Paulding County Defensive Player of the Year, All-Conference 1st Team Offense and Defense ... 11 INTs in 10 games-2006 (Best in Ohio and School Record), 18 Career INTs (School Record) ... 1,651 Career Receiving Yards (School Record). Coach: N/A. Born: N/A. Parents: Mark and Lisa Ryan. Intended Major: Pre-Med.

David Schenk

S

5'9"

180

Fr.

Jimtown, IN / Jimtown

Prep Highlights: AP 2A All-State, Honorable Mention 2006 & 2007 ... IFCA Senior 2A All-State Team ... IFCA Region 2 All-Star Team ... Northern State All-Conference 2006 & 2007 ... 43 tackles, 2 INTs, 1 FF, 6 pass deflections, 1 FR, 1 FR for TD. Born: 7-4-89. Parents: David and Deb Schenk. H.S. Coach: Bill Sharpe. Intended Major: Criminal Justice.

Steve Sealscott

DB

5'11"

180

Fr.

Van Wert, OH / Van Wert

Prep Highlights: N/A. H.S. Coach: N/A. Born: N/A. Parents: N/A. Intended Major: N/A.

Clayton Smith

OL

6'2"

240

Fr.

Mooresville

Prep Highlights: Associated Press 4A All-State Team, Honorable Mention. H.S. Coach: N/A. Born: N/A. Parents: N/A. Intended Major: N/A.

John Stepanian

C

6'0"

275

Fr.

St. John, IN / Lake Central

Prep Highlights: Indiana All-Star Classic North All-Star Team ... Bloomington Herald-Times Big State Honorable Mention ... IFCA Senior 5A All-State Team ... IFCA Region 1 All-Star Team ... Duneland Athletic Conference, 1st Team. Born: 7-6-89. Parents: Brian & Ann Stepanian. Intended Major: Undecided.

Andre Turner

RB

5'10"

205

Fr.

New Castle, IN / New Castle

Prep Highlights: Bloomington Herald-Times All-Big State Team, Special Mention ... Associated Press 4A All-State, Honorable Mention ... 222 carries, 1,388 yds (6.2) rushing, 133.2 ypg, 26th in state. 14TDs ... 12 pass receptions, 154 yards (12.8) ... 10 kickoff returns for a 21.7 avg. H.S. Coach: N/A. Born: N/A. Parents: N/A. Intended Major: N/A.

Nico Walker

RB

6'0"

210

Fr.

Fishers, IN / Fishers

Prep Highlights: N/A. H.S. Coach: N/A. Born: N/A. Parents: N/A. Intended Major: N/A.

Bradley Whittaker

OLB

6'2"

200

Fr.

Bowling Green, KY / Greenwood

Prep Highlights: Greenwood H.S. Linebacker Award ... No. 2 tackler on team ... 83 solo tackles, 44 assists, 2 INTs, 4 sacks in 2 seasons as a starter. Coach: Mark Nelson. Born: N/A. Parents: N/A. Intended Major: TBD.

Justin Williams

DL

6'1"

225

Fr.

Indianapolis, IN / Warren Central

Prep Highlights: All-MIC. H.S. Coach: Steve Tutsie. Born: 12-13-89. Parents: Kimberly Dale. Intended Major: TBD.

Matt Wuebbenhorst

DE

6'2"

210

Fr.

Wapakoneta, OH / Wapakoneta

Prep Highlights: N/A. H.S. Coach: N/A. Born: N/A. Parents: N/A. Intended Major: N/A.

Stephen Zimmer

LB

6'2"

210

Fr.

Hobart, IN / Hobart

Prep Highlights: AP All-State 4A, IFCA All-State Top 50, IFCA Region 1 All-Star, IFCA North All-Star Team, 2nd Team All-Area, 1st Team All-NCC Conference, 119 tackles, 10 TFLs, 3 sacks, 3 INTs, 2 FF, 19 PBUs. H.S. Coach: Wally McCormack. Born: 4-7-90. Parents: David and Linda Zimmer. Intended Major: Mathematics.