2009 Ohio Valley Conference Football Media Guide

FB
20
Nick Grassi
5-10
240
Sr.
27
Mike Jones
6-0
240
Jr.
TE
85
Bradley Brown
6-2
245
Jr.
88
Ashton Farmer
6-7
250
Sr.
WR
15
Walter Peoples
6-2
210
Sr.
82
Cedric Cox
6-0
195
R-Fr.
DEFENSE
DE
92
Quentin Brown
6-6
260
Sr.
86
Antonio Garritano
6-6
240
R-Fr.
NT
91
Errick Aliifua
6-3
330
Jr.
64
J.J. Sanchez
6-1
277
Jr.
DT
72
Maurice Lyles
6-1
300
Jr.
51
Steve Hendry
6-3
225
So.
DE
94
Damian Smith
6-0
250
Jr.
96
Courtney Brame
6-0
220
So.
SLB  4
Josh Woods
5-10
200
Sr.
24
Marvin Anderson
6-1
220
Sr.
MLB 49
Patrick Maloney
6-0
220
Jr.
47
Tyler Epstein
6-2
238
Jr.
WLB 48
Philip Klaproth
6-1
215
So.
38
Joshua Jackson
6-1
220
Jr.
CB
31
Eddie Calvin
6-1
180
Sr.
21
Aaron Grimes
5-9
175
Jr.
CB
29
Salim Powell
5-9
180
Sr.
 1
Abraham Woodard
5-10
180
Jr.
ROV 13
Aris Bowen
6-0
185
Jr.
 7
Taylor  West
6-2
195
Jr.
FS
 9
Bryan  Blanfort
6-1
190
Jr.
13
Aris Bowen
6-0
185
Jr.
SPECIAL TEAMS
PK
46
Doug Spada
6-1
190
Sr.
P
46
Doug Spada
6-1
190
Sr.
LS
Brandon Gabbert
6-5
270
Fr.
KR
10
Jacob McKinley
5-8
170
So.
Returning Starters in Bold
Key Losses
QB
Houston Lillard
    166-of-292, 2067 yards, 12 TD’s, 1 rushing TD
RB
Timmy Holloman
    420 rushing yards, 6 TD’s
LB
Nick Stauffer
    150 tackles, 12.0 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 1 INT
DB
Vincent Anderson
    81 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 1 INT, 4 PBU
PRESEASON DEPTH CHART
DOUG SPADA
Senior • Punter/Kicker
6-1 • 190 • Shelby, N.C.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
TEAM NOTES
Preseason All-American by the Sports Network...2009
Preseason All-OVC Team selection...Earned All-Ameri-
can honors in 2008 after ranking third in the nation in
punting (44.7 yards/punt)...That was his second con-
secutive All-American honor, making him only the third
player in Redhawk history to accomplish that feat...Had
15 punts of 50 yards or longer including a long of 61
yards against nationally-ranked Missouri...Also
handled placekicking and kickoff duties...
In 2007, was named an All-American by the Sports
Network after averaging 42.5 yards per punt...Has
averaged 43.5 yards per punt (107 total punts) in his
three years at SEMO (two as the starter).
• 
Senior P/K Doug Spada earned two All-American honors this preseason. A native
of Shelby, N.C., Spada was named to both the Sports Network (First-Team) and
Consensus Draft Services Preseason FCS All-American Teams. He led the OVC
and ranked third in the nation with a 44.7 yards per punt average a year ago.
Spada also became only the third player in Southeast Missouri State University
football history to garner All-American accolades in consecutive seasons, joining
P David Simonhoff (2004-06) and TE Ray Goodson (2003-04).
• 
Preseason All-Ohio Valley Conference senior WR Walter Peoples is closing in
on 1,000 receiving yards in his Southeast Missouri State University career. Peoples,
who hails from Glendale, Ariz., caught 65 passes for a league-high 903 yards last
season. He has 70 catches for 972 yards and seven touchdowns (six in 2008) in
three years for the Redhawks. Peoples enters the year on a streak of 14-consecu-
tive games with a catch.
• 
Nine of Southeast Missouri State’s 13 interceptions came against OVC oppo-
nents last season. The Redhawks, who tied for fourth in interceptions in league
play, finished with 228 INT return yards (17.5 ypr). Southeast’s defense also re-
covered 10 fumbles on the year.
• 
Several high profile professional coaches have spent time at Southeast Missouri
State as assistant coaches. Former Tampa Bay head coach and current Monday
Night Football analyst Jon Gruden was the quarterbacks coach at Southeast in
1988. Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator (and former Detroit Lions head
coach) Marty Mornhinweg was also an assistant at Southeast, taking over for
Gruden as quarterbacks coach when he left following the 1988 season.
WALTER PEOPLES
Senior • Wide Receiver
6-2 • 210 • Glendale, Ariz.
2009 Preseason All-OVC Team selection...Was a sec-
ond-team All-OVC selection in 2008 after catching 65
passes for 903 yards and six touchdowns...The 65
catches were third most in the OVC...Became just
the seventh player in SEMO history to catch 60 or
more passes in a season (and first since Willie Pon-
der did so in 2003)...Caught at least five passes in
nine different games...Had eight receptions at na-
tionally-ranked Missouri and against OVC Champion
Eastern Kentucky...Made seven catches for 89 yards
and a key late touchdown in come-from-behind win
over nationally-ranked Tennessee State.

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No. Name
Pos.
Ht.
Wt.
Yr.
Hometown (Last School)
 1
Abraham Woodard
CB
5-10
180
Jr.
Tulsa, Okla. (Northeast Okla. A&M)
 2
Henry Harris
RB
5-8
185
Jr.
Memphis, Tenn. (University of Memphis)
 4
Josh Woods
LB
5-10
200
Sr.
Northville, Mich. (West Los Angeles CC)
 7
Taylor  West
S
6-2
195
Jr.
Ben Lomond, Calif. (Cabrillo CC)
 9
Bryan  Blanfort
FS
6-1
190
Jr.
Miami, Fla. (Hialeah)
10
Jacob  McKinley
RB
5-8
170
So.
Maryland Heights, Mo. (Parkway North)
11
Dustin Powell
QB
6-2
215
Sr.
Bakersfield, Calif. (Bakersfield CC)
12
William Castro
CB
5-11
180
Sr.
St. Louis, Mo. (Concordia)
13
Aris Brown
S
6-0
185
Jr.
Memphis, Tenn. (Bolton)
15
Walter  Peoples
WR
6-2
210
Sr.
Glendale, Ariz. (Independence)
16
Brad Stewart
WR
6-0
190
Sr.
Arlington, Texas (Juan Seguin)
17
Nick Vechiarella
QB
6-1
175
R-Fr.
Festus, Mo. (St. Pius X)
18
Matt Scheible
QB
6-1
200
So.
Washington, Mo. (Washington)
19
Kris Cottner
CB
5-10
180
R-Fr.
Perryville, Mo. (Perryville)
20
Nick Grassi
FB
5-10
240
Sr.
Wilsonville, Ore. (Wilsonville)
21
Aaron Grimes
CB
5-9
175
Jr.
Los Angeles, Calif. (West Los Angeles CC)
23
Trey Porter
RB
5-9
200
Jr.
Malden, Mo. (Missouri Valley)
24
Marvin Anderson
LB
6-1
220
Sr.
Willingboro, N.J. (Willingboro)
25
Nathan Grass
FB
6-1
235
Jr.
Ste. Genevieve, Mo. (Valle)
27
Mike Jones
FB
6-0
240
Jr.
Paducah, Ky. (Paducah Tilghman)
29
Salim Powell
CB
5-9
180
Sr.
Willingboro, N.J. (Willingboro)
30
Larry Edwards
CB
6-0
190
Jr.
St. Louis, Mo. (Highland CC)
31
Eddie Calvin
CB
6-1
180
Sr.
St. Louis, Mo. (Rockwood Summit)
35
Curtis Huge
K/P
6-0
175
R-Fr.
Bakersfield, Calif. (Stockdale)
36
Jesse Carter
CB
5-11
175
R-Fr.
Flint Hill, Mo. (St. Dominic)
37
Jim Vechiarella
LB
6-0
220
Jr.
Festus, Mo. (St. Pius X)
38
Joshua  Jackson
LB
6-1
220
Jr.
Baytown, Texas (Sterling)
39
Derrick Borum
LB
6-2
210
R-Fr.
Marion, Ill. (Marion)
41
Ola Alli
WR
6-2
195
R-Fr.
St. Louis, Mo. (Hazelwood Central)
42
Drew Geldbach
K
6-0
205
Fr.
Wildwood, Mo. (University of Missouri)
44
Andrew Adams
LB
6-0
225
Jr.
Columbia, Mo. (Rock Bridge)
45
Jason Brown
TE
6-2
240
Sr.
Union City, Calif. (Laney CC)
46
Doug Spada
K/P
6-1
190
Sr.
Shelby, N.C. (Fork Union Military Academy)
47
Tyler Epstein
LB
6-2
238
Jr.
Farmington, Mo. (University of Northern Iowa)
48
Philip Klaproth
LB
6-1
215
So.
Poplar Bluff, Mo. (Poplar Bluff)
49
Patrick Maloney
LB
6-0
220
Jr.
Fair Oaks, Calif. (Del Campo)
51
Steve  Hendry
G
6-3
225
So.
Manchester, Mo. (Parkway West)
52
Leon Hill
LB
6-1
260
Jr.
Royal Palm Beach, Fla. (Royal Palm Beach)
54
Devin  Evans
LB
6-0
230
Jr.
Liberty, Mo. (University of Missouri)
56
Robert Anderson
LB
5-10
225
Sr.
Hillsboro, Mo. (Hillsboro)
57
Matt Shannon
G
6-2
280
So.
Washington, Mo. (St. Francis Borgia)
59
Bryan  Curry
C
6-3
320
Jr.
Nashville, Tenn. (Pearl-Cohn)
61
Matt James
OT
6-5
300
Sr.
Jackson, Mo. (Jackson)
63
Sean Middleton
G
6-3
305
Jr.
Los Angeles, Calif. (John C. Fremont)
64
J.J.  Sanchez
NT
6-1
277
Jr.
Glendale, Ariz. (Glendale CC)
66
Matt Rehan
DT
5-10
240
R-Fr.
Williamsville, Ill. (Williamsville)
68
Armin Blagajcevic
G
6-3
290
So.
St. Louis, Mo. (Affton)
70
Brandon Harris
OT
6-4
305
Jr.
Phoenix, Ariz. (Glendale CC)
71
Dominic Maldonado
OT
6-4
315
R-Fr.
Eureka, Mo. (University of Arkansas)
72
Maurice Lyles
DT
6-1
300
Jr.
Jersey City, N.J. (Henry Snyder)
77
Frank Knights
G
6-1
300
Jr.
Aptos, Calif. (Cabrillo CC)
78
Jaunell Pugh
G
6-3
270
Sr.
O’Fallon, Ill. (O’Fallon)
79
Josh Gipson
OT
6-4
282
Jr.
Clearlake, Calif. (Mendocino CC)
82
Cedric Cox
WR
6-0
165
R-Fr.
Frostproof, Fla. (Frostproof)
83
Chantae Ahamefule
WR
6-6
215
So.
Jersey City, N.J. (James J. Ferris)
85
Bradley Brown
TE
6-2
245
Jr.
Plymouth Meeting, Pa. (Plymouth Whitemarsh)
86
Antonio Garritano
DE
6-6
240
R-Fr.
Jackson, Mo. (Jackson)
87
Miles Edwards
WR
6-3
195
Jr.
Sicklerville, N.J. (Winslow Township)
88
Ashton Farmer
TE
6-7
250
Sr.
Charleston, Mo. (Arkansas State University)
89
Aaron King
WR
6-2
180
So.
Union, Mo. (Lindenwood)
91
Errick  Aliifua
NT
6-3
330
Jr.
Hayward, Calif. (San Leandro)
92
Quentin Brown
DE
6-6
260
Sr.
Eatonville, Fla. (N.C. State University)
94
Damian Smith
DE
6-0
250
Jr.
Imperial, Mo. (Windsor)
95
Jared Goodson
LB
6-2
215
Sr.
Melbourne, Fla. (Palm Bay)
96
Courtney  Brame
DE
6-0
220
So.
St. Louis, Mo. (Hazelwood Central)
97
Kyle Hubert
TE
6-3
245
Jr.
St. Louis, Mo. (St. John Vianney
Matt Bell
WR
6-2
175
Fr.
St. Louis, Mo. (Mary Institute and Country Day)
Tylor Brock
FS
6-3
195
Fr.
St. Louis, Mo. (Parkway North)
Evan Conrad
G
6-3
305
Fr.
Columbia, Mo. (Hickman)
Isiah Dixon
RB
5-11
200
Fr.
Jersey City, N.J. (James J. Ferris)
Mike Flash
C
6-1
295
Fr.
Lauderhill, Fla. (Northeast)
D.J.  Foster
WR
6-4
185
Fr.
Joliet, Ill. (Joliet West)
Brandon Gabbert
LS
6-5
270
Fr.
Peoria, Ariz. (Mountain Ridge)
Derek Gibson
QB
6-3
205
Fr.
Bonne Terre, Mo. (North County)
Nathan Jones
G
6-2
278
Fr.
West Palm Beach, Fla. (Suncoast)
D.T. Lesane
TE
6-2
210
Fr.
Washington, D.C. (Dunbar)
Justin  Love
DE
6-4
205
Fr.
St. Joseph, Mo. (Central)
Colt  McCauley
DT
6-1
255
Fr.
Marlow, Okla. (Marlow)
Rowdy McCauley
DE
6-2
230
So.
Marlow, Okla. (Northeast Okla. A&M)
Art Mueller
TE
6-4
230
Fr.
Eureka, Mo. (Eureka)
Blake  Peiffer
LB
6-1
225
Fr.
Jackson, Mo. (Jackson)
Craig Robinson
G
6-2
310
Fr.
Hayti, Mo. (Hayti)
Nick Shortal
LB
6-1
210
Fr.
St. Louis, Mo. (Mary Institute and Country Day)
Branden Spann
FS
6-2
175
Fr.
Jersey City, N.J. (James J. Ferris)
Tyree White
QB
6-2
195
Fr.
Washington, D.C. (Dunbar)
Justin Woodlief
LB
6-3
240
Jr.
Santa Cruz, Calif. (San Jose State University)
Jean Wyky
DE
6-1
220
Fr.
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Calvary Christian Academy)
No. Name
Pos.
Yr.
44
Andrew Adams
LB
Jr.
83
Chantae Ahamefule
WR
So.
91
Errick Aliifua
NT
Jr.
41
Ola Alli
WR
R-Fr.
24
Marvin Anderson
LB
Sr.
56
Robert Anderson
LB
Sr.
Matt Bell
WR
Fr.
68
Armin Blagajcevic
G
So.
 9
Bryan  Blanfort
FS
Jr.
39
Derrick Borum
LB
R-Fr.
96
Courtney Brame
DE
So.
Tylor Brock
FS
Fr.
13
Aris Brown
S
Jr.
85
Bradley Brown
TE
Jr.
45
Jason Brown
TE
Sr.
92
Quentin Brown
DE
Sr.
31
Eddie Calvin
CB
Sr.
36
Jesse Carter
CB
R-Fr.
12
William Castro
CB
Sr.
Evan Conrad
G
Fr.
19
Kris Cottner
CB
R-Fr.
82
Cedric Cox
WR
R-Fr.
59
Bryan Curry
C
Jr.
Isiah Dixon
RB
Fr.
30
Larry Edwards
CB
Jr.
87
Miles Edwards
WR
Jr.
47
Tyler Epstein
LB
Jr.
54
Devin Evans
LB
Jr.
88
Ashton Farmer
TE
Sr.
Mike Flash
C
Fr.
D.J. Foster
WR
Fr.
Brandon Gabbert
LS
Fr.
86
Antonio Garritano
DE
R-Fr.
42
Drew Geldbach
K
Fr.
Derek Gibson
QB
Fr.
79
Josh Gipson
OT
Jr.
95
Jared Goodson
LB
Sr.
25
Nathan Grass
FB
Jr.
20
Nick Grassi
FB
Sr.
21
Aaron Grimes
CB
Jr.
70
Brandon Harris
OT
Jr.
 2
Henry  Harris
RB
Jr.
51
Steve Hendry
G
So.
52
Leon Hill
LB
Jr.
97
Kyle Hubert
TE
Jr.
35
Curtis Huge
K/P
R-Fr.
38
Joshua Jackson
LB
Jr.
61
Matt James
OT
Sr.
27
Mike Jones
FB
Jr.
Nathan Jones
G
Fr.
89
Aaron King
WR
So.
48
Philip Klaproth
LB
So.
77
Frank Knights
G
Jr.
D.T. Lesane
TE
Fr.
Justin Love
DE
Fr.
72
Maurice Lyles
DT
Jr.
71
Dominic Maldonado
OT
R-Fr.
49
Patrick Maloney
LB
Jr.
Colt McCauley
DE
So.
Rowdy McCauley
DE
So.
10
Jacob McKinley
RB
So.
63
Sean Middleton
G
Jr.
Art Mueller
TE
Fr.
Blake Peiffer
LB
Fr.
15
Walter Peoples
WR
Sr.
23
Trey Porter
RB
Jr.
11
Dustin Powell
QB
Sr.
29
Salim Powell
CB
Sr.
78
Jaunell Pugh
G
Sr.
66
Matt Rehan
DT
R-Fr.
Craig Robinson
G
Fr.
64
J.J. Sanchez
NT
Jr.
18
Matt Scheible
QB
So.
57
Matt Shannon
G
So.
Nick Shortal
LB
Fr.
94
Damian Smith
DE
Jr.
46
Doug Spada
K/P
Sr.
Branden Spann
FS
Fr.
16
Brad Stewart
WR
Sr.
37
Jim Vechiarella
LB
Jr.
17
Nick Vechiarella
QB
R-Fr.
 7
Taylor  West
S
Jr.
Tyree White
QB
Fr.
 1
Abraham Woodard
CB
Jr.
Justin Woodlief
LB
Jr.
 4
Josh Woods
LB
Sr.
Jean Wyky
DE
Fr.
NUMERICAL ROSTER
ALPHABETICAL  ROSTER

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TONY SAMUEL
HEAD COACH
4TH SEASON (11TH OVERALL)
45-80 CAREER RECORD
11-23 AT SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
Birthdate:
Nov. 14, 1955
Hometown:
Jersey City, N.J.
College:
Nebraska, 1981 (Education)
Family:
Wife - Tamara
Children - Travis, Serena, Phillip, Karisa, Terryn
Career Record
Year
School
Overall
Conf. (Finish)
1997
New Mexico State
2-9
0-5 (6th)
1998
New Mexico State
3-8
1-4 (6th)
1999
New Mexico State
6-5
3-3 (3rd-t)
2000
New Mexico State
3-8
1-4 (4th-t)
2001
New Mexico State
5-7
4-2  (3rd)
2002
New Mexico State
7-5
5-1  (2nd)
2003
New Mexico State
3-9
2-5 (7th)
2004
New Mexico State
5-6
4-3 (3rd-t)
2006
Southeast Missouri
4-7
2-6 (7th)
2007
Southeast Missouri
3-8
1-7 (7th-t)
2008
Southeast Missouri
4-8
2-6 (7th-t)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
ASSISTANT COACHES
Asst. Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator: ........... Vincent White
Alma Mater: ............................... Stanford, 1984 (4th season)
Defensive Coordinator/Safeties: ............................ Tim McGuire
Alma Mater: ............................ Nebraska, 1975 (4th season)
Running Backs/Special Teams: .............................. Chris Norris
Alma Mater: ............... Nebraska-Omaha, 1999 (4th season)
Offensive Line: ................................................... Brian Boerboom
Alma Mater: ............................ Nebraska, 1992 (4th season)
Wide Receivers: ................................................ Lorenzo Brinkley
Alma Mater: ............................ Nebraska, 1993 (4th season)
Linebackers: ............................................................ Troy Dumas
Alma Mater: ........................... Nebraska, 1995 (2nd season)
Cornerbacks: ......................................................... Kenny Wilhite
Alma Mater: ............................ Nebraska, 1992 (4th season)
Tight Ends/Offensive Tackles/Recruiting: ........... Justin Kramer
Alma Mater: .................. Southern Illinois, 2005 (4th season)
Defense/Special Teams Assistant: .................... Adam Schwent
Alma Mater: ............. Southeast Missouri, 2008 (1st season)
Graduate Assistant/Quarterbacks: ......................... Doug Brady
Alma Mater: ................................... Menlo, 2006 (1st season)
Director of Football Operations: ............................. Nick Stauffer
Alma Mater: ............. Southeast Missouri, 2008 (1st season)
• 
Samuel has a wealth of experience, both as a player and coach,
to the profession. After a playing career under Tom Osborne at
Nebraska (1974-77), Samuel was an assistant coach at Western
Michigan (1982-83), Stanford (1984-85) and Nebraska (1998-96)
before taking over the head coach duties at New Mexico State for
eight years (1997-04). He was also an assistant coach at Purdue
for one season (2005) before becoming head coach at Southeast
Missouri.
• 
Samuel has participated in 15 Bowl Games as a player or coach.
That includes the 1994 and 1995 Orange Bowls, where Nebraska
won back-to-back national championships.
• 
As a player for the Cornhuskers, Samuel was a member of
Osborne’s first recruiting class and was a two-year starter at de-
fensive end. He played in four bowl games (Sugar, Fiesta, Astro
Bluebonnet and Liberty) and earned honorable mention All-Big
Eight honors as a senior in 1977.
• 
Samuel has coached numerous NFL players, including first round
draft picks Trev Albert and Grant Winstrom.
• 
In his tenure at NMSU, led the team to only its third winning
season in 32 years with a 6-5 mark in 1999. Also helped the Aggies
program set records for total and average attendance.
• 
Samuel was born in Trinidad, West Indies but moved to Jersey
City, N.J. at age 10.
Tony Samuel enters his fourth year with the Redhawks in 2009 and
his 11th season overall as a head coach.

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2008 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS