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2001 EDITION: THE PLAYERS

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Hometown High School38 Sam Abu-Issa SS 5-11 185 RFr. West Windsor, N.J. West Windsor-Plainsboro97 Jay Ali FB/LB 5-11 230 Fr. Keansburg, N.J. Woodbridge78 Chris Ammacher DE 6-4 240 Jr. Hawthorne, N.J. Hawthorne19 Steve Andriola K 6-0 190 Fr. Union, N.J. Union76 Joe Armental OL 6-2 270 RFr. Teaneck, N.J. Teaneck54 Len Bacon OL 6-2 230 So. Sicklerville, N.J. Overbrook35 Danny Barker LB 5-11 220 So. Lakehurst, N.J. Manchester10 Aleem Barnhardt WR 5-7 170 So. Orange, N.J. Orange29 Jeff Barowski CB 5-9 175 RFr. Point Pleasant Beach, N.J. Point Pleasant Beach93 Glascow Bart DT 6-2 260 So. Elizabeth, N.J. Elizabeth21 Joe Billups CB 6-1 195 So. Piscataway, N.J. Piscataway47 Dan Blazosky LB/FB 6-2 215 Fr. Coaldale, Pa. Panther Valley64 Eric Buraszeski OL 6-1 260 Sr. Brick, N.J. Brick4 Raheem Byrom WR 5-11 185 Jr. New Brunswick, N.J. North Brunswick

67 Patrick Carrube T/DT 6-1 320 Fr. Carbondale, Pa. Lakeland66 Ryan Charzewski OL/DL 6-3 280 Fr. Sayreville, N.J. Sayreville War Memorial59 Josh Constantino LB 6-2 210 Fr. Hope, N.J. Belvidere/Bridgeton Academy88 Chris Damian TE 6-2 235 So. Old Bridge, N.J. St. John Vianney63 Jon DeAngelo C 6-1 260 Jr. Toms River, N.J. Toms River South92 Mike DeFalco DE 6-3 235 So. Milltown, N.J. Spotswood62 Anderson Diaz C 6-1 245 So. Elizabeth, N.J. Elizabeth50 Mike DiBella LB 6-1 230 Jr. Manalapan, N.J. Manalapan60 Mark Di Pisa C 6-4 270 Jr. Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. Hasbrouck Heights36 Kenneth Edmundson FB 5-10 220 Sr. Closter, N.J. Northern Valley12 Ese Edojah WR 6-0 180 Fr. Somerset, N.J. Franklin5 Aaron Edwards FS 6-1 210 Sr. Jackson, N.J. Jackson

41 Marcus Evans CB 5-9 180 Fr. Hackensack, N.J. Hackensack30 Kevin Faulkner CB 5-8 175 Jr. Spotswood, N.J. Spotswood17 Doug Foust WR 6-0 185 Fr. Somerset, N.J. Franklin46 Matt Friel FB 6-2 240 Fr. Marlton, N.J. Clearview70 Jeff Gallo OL 6-2 275 So. Marlton, N.J. Cherokee37 Jay Giberson RB 5-10 195 Fr. West Long Branch, N.J. Shore34 Chuck Gookins WR 6-1 180 Jr. Toms River, N.J. Toms River East31 Jirmad Gordon WR 5-9 180 So. Orange, N.J. Orange6 Keith Harper CB 6-1 170 So. Hamilton, N.J. Hamilton West

49 Sean Hefferon LB 6-0 230 So. Stanhope, N.J. Hopatcong79 Ed Helfrey OL 6-4 320 So. Monmouth Junction, N.J. South Brunswick77 Matt Herdman OL 6-2 260 Sr. Bergenfield, N.J. Bergenfield75 Jason Hromyak TE/DE 6-1 245 Fr. Sayreville, N.J. Sayreville War Memorial98 Jon Hukowski LB 5-9 220 Fr. Pompton Plains, N.J. Pequannock42 Kevin Hutchison SS 6-4 210 So. Florence, N.J. Florence55 Hazem Ibrahim LB 5-10 225 Jr. West Keansburg, N.J. Mater Dei72 Dan Iskra OL 6-3 250 RFr. Middlesex, N.J. Middlesex91 Sean Kerr DT 6-0 250 So. Summit, N.J. Summit25 Jeff Kolodziejczyk DB 5-10 180 Fr. Washington, N.J. Belvidere80 Mike LiPari WR 5-8 175 RFr. North Haledon, N.J. Manchester26 Robert Lomoriello DB 6-0 185 Fr. Pompton Plains, N.J. Pequannock85 Billy Lynn WR 5-9 170 So. Fair Lawn, N.J. Fair Lawn81 Kyle Mandelberg WR 5-11 170 Fr. Clinton, N.J. North Hunterdon15 Matt Martin WR 5-10 175 Fr. Toms River, N.J. Toms River South65 Frank Mastrangelo OL 6-2 240 Fr. Sayreville, N.J. Sayreville War Memorial99 Landon McGaw DE 6-5 235 RFr. Tarrytown, N.Y. Irvington45 James McGrade TE 6-2 210 Fr. Kearny, N.J. Kearny83 Jeff Menzel RB/DB 5-10 175 Fr. Pine Brook, N.J. Montville22 Matt Merklinger TB 6-0 210 Sr. West Orange, N.J. Seton Hall Prep48 Joe Migliore RB 5-8 180 RFr. Jackson, N.J. Jackson14 Glenn Nicholl QB 6-1 215 RFr. Hazlet, N.J. Raritan82 Dave Osborne TE/FB 6-1 225 Fr. Montville, N.J. Montville27 Blair Osburn DB 5-11 195 So. Princeton, N.J. West Windsor13 Ryan Peterson K 6-0 170 Jr. Monroeville, N.J. Delsea20 Michael Pitts CB 5-11 190 Jr. Tenafly, N.J. Tenafly90 Bob Pluta DE 6-1 245 So. Toms River, N.J. Toms River East

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32 Terry Pratt WR 6-0 180 Sr. Cazenovia, N.Y. Cazenovia11 Bill Rankin QB 6-1 200 So. Toms River, N.J. Toms River South89 Pete Raspitzi TE 6-3 240 So. Avenel, N.J. Colonial95 Ed Ratyniak DT 6-0 270 Fr. Bayonne, N.J. St. Peter’s Prep58 Jay Ricciardi LB 6-1 200 Fr. Old Bridge, N.J. St. John Vianney84 Uriel Riley WR 6-3 215 Sr. Glassboro, N.J. Glassboro2 Jay Roach WR 5-10 180 Sr. Toms River, N.J. Manchester1 Justin Rosato FS 6-0 195 So. Old Bridge, N.J. St. John Vianney

24 Jeff Scoras FB 6-0 195 RFr. Toms River, N.J. Toms River South44 Tom Schultzel LB 6-4 215 So. Marlboro, N.J. Marlboro28 Joe Sentipal LB 5-11 225 Jr. Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. Hasbrouck Heights33 Bobby Smith RB 6-1 210 Fr. Boonton, N.J. Hopatcong9 Chad Smith TB 6-0 200 Jr. Pleasantville, N.J. St. Augustine Prep

94 Matt Sosnovik TE 6-4 245 So. Belvidere, N.J. Belvidere23 Doug Stetz TB 6-0 200 So. Monmouth Beach, N.J. Red Bank Catholic87 Todd Stevens DE 6-4 250 Jr. New Market, Md. Linganore74 Mike Stoia OL 6-2 255 So. Middletown, N.J. Red Bank Regional56 Colin Sumter LB 6-2 220 Jr. North Brunswick, N.J. North Brunswick51 Aaron Suozzo LB 6-1 215 Fr. Old Bridge, N.J. Old Bridge52 Joe Tyrzilli LB 6-1 210 Fr. Kinnelon, N.J. Kinnelon86 Dan Unkel WR 6-0 185 Jr. Parlin, N.J. Sayreville War Memorial57 Mike Viturello OL 6-4 300 So. West Orange, N.J. West Orange18 Tyhquan Walker TB 5-8 170 So. South Belmar, N.J. Manasquan39 Adam Wielgosz SS 6-0 205 Fr. Somerset, N.J. Franklin16 Chris Wielgosz QB 6-1 215 Jr. Somerset, N.J. Franklin53 Fred Williams LB 6-0 200 RFr. Berkeley Heights, N.J. Governor Livingston7 Jay Wolfstirn FB 5-11 215 Jr. Ridgewood, N.J. Ridgewood

40 James Woods SS 5-10 190 Fr. Toms River, N.J. Manchester3 Billy Worfolk WR 5-7 170 RFr. Hillsdale, N.J. Pascack Valley

96 August Wuillermin DT 6-1 265 Fr. Hammonton, N.J. Hammonton

1 Justin Rosato FS2 Jay Roach WR3 Billy Worfolk WR4 Raheem Byrom WR5 Aaron Edwards FS6 Keith Harper CB7 Jay Wolfstirn FB9 Chad Smith TB

10 Allem Barnhardt WR11 Bill Rankin QB12 Ese Edojah WR13 Ryan Peterson K14 Glenn Nicholl QB15 Matt Martin WR16 Chris Wielgosz QB17 Doug Foust WR18 Tyhquan Walker RB19 Steve Andriola K20 Michael Pitts CB21 Joe Billups CB22 Matt Merklinger TB23 Doug Stetz TB24 Jeff Scoras FB

25 Jeff Kolodziejczyk DB26 Robert Lomoriello DB27 Blair Osburn DB28 Joe Sentipal LB29 Jeff Barowski CB30 Kevin Faulkner CB31 Jirmad Gordon WR32 Terry Pratt WR33 Bobby Smith RB34 Chuck Gookins WR35 Danny Barker LB36 Kenneth Edmundson FB37 Jay Giberson RB38 Sam Abu-Issa SS39 Adam Wielgosz SS40 James Woods SS41 Marcus Evans CB42 Kevin Hutchinson SS44 Tom Schultzel LB45 James McGrade TE46 Matt Friel FB47 Dan Blazosky LB/FB48 Joe Migliore RB

49 Sean Hefferon LB50 Mike DiBella LB51 Aaron Suozzo LB52 Joseph Tyrzilli LB53 Fred Williams LB54 Len Bacon OL55 Hazem Ibrahim LB56 Colin Sumter LB57 Mike Viturello OL58 Jay Ricciardi LB59 Josh Constantino LB60 Mark Di Pisa C62 Anderson Diaz C63 Jon DeAngelo OL64 Eric Buraszeski OL65 Frank Mastrangelo OL66 Ryan Charzewski OL/DL67 Patrick Carrube T/DT70 Jeff Gallo OL72 Dan Iskra OL74 Mike Stoia OL75 Jason Hromyak TE/DE76 Joe Armental OL

77 Matt Herdman OL78 Chris Ammacher DE79 Ed Helfrey OL80 Mike LiPari WR81 Kyle Mandelberg WR82 Dave Osborne TE/FB83 Jeff Menzel RB/DB84 Uriel Riley WR85 Billy Lynn WR86 Dan Unkel WR87 Todd Stevens DE88 Chris Damian TE89 Pete Raspitzi TE90 Bob Pluta DE91 Sean Kerr DT92 Mike DeFalco DE93 Glascow Bart DT94 Matt Sosnovick TE95 Ed Ratyniak DT96 August Wuillermin DT97 Jay Ali FB/LB98 Jon Hukowski LB99 Landon McGaw DE

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ROSTER2001 Edition

ChrisAMMACHER

Hawthorne, N.J.

Defensive EndJr. w 6-4 w 240 78

Returning starter on the defensive line... Expectedto help fill void left by departure of All-ECAC

performer Cornell Key... Developing into a solid pass rusher.2000 (Sophomore): Played in all 11 games as a defensive lineman... Rankedfifth on the squad with 10 tackles for loss totalling six yards... Booked 41 totaltackles on the year including 27 solo takedowns... Posted 1.5 sacks for nineyards... Registered three pass break-ups and five hurries... Notched five tackles,all solo, including one tackle for loss in loss at Albany... Logged career-highnine tackles in loss vs. Towson... Recorded six tackles and half a sack in 34-7victory vs. Stony Brook... Loggedsix tackles, including two for lossof yardage and one sack vs. RobertMorris.1999 (Redshirt Freshman): Playedin all 10 games as a defensivelineman... Tallied 28 tackles on theseason, including five for loss ofyardage... Tallied 1.5 sacks andtwo hurries.1998 (Freshman): Sat out truefreshman season as a redshirt.High School: Two-sport athlete infootball and track at HawthorneHigh School... Tabbed third-teamAll-New Jersey in 1997... Namedall-county in shot put as a senior.Personal: Son of LucindaConnors... Born October 29,1979... Majoring in businessaccouting.

AMMACHER�S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATSYear G UT AT TT TFL-YD SK-YD FF/FR PD INT-YDS1999 10 17 11 28 5-12 1.5-9 1/0 0 0-02000 11 27 14 41 10-26 1.5-9 0/0 3 0-0TOTALS 21 44 25 69 15-38 3.0-18 1/0 3 0-0

LenBACON

Sicklerville, N.J.

Offensive LinemanSo. w 6-2 w 230 54

Adds depth to the offensive line... Will be battlingfor playing time at the guard positions.

2000 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in two contests as a reserve offensivelineman... Played in Monmouth’s victories over St. Francis and Stony Brook.1999 (Freshman): Sat out true freshman season as a redshirt.High School: Three-year letterwinner at Overbrook Regional High School inPine Hill, N.J... Led squad to a 12-0 record, Olympic Conference Championshipand Group IV Championship in 1998... Tabbed first-team All-OlympicConference, first-team All-Group IV and second-team All-South Jersey as asenior... Named second-team All-Olympic in 1997.Personal: Son of Len and Cheryl Bacon... Born October 29, 1980 in Stratford,N.J... Majoring in business.

DannyBARKER

Lakehurst, N.J.

LinebackerSo. w 5-11 w 220 35

A contender to fill one of the two linebacker spotsleft by the departure of All-NEC performers Mike

Normand and John Schultzel.2000 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in nine games as a redshirt freshman... Sawaction as a reserve linebacker and on special teams... Ended the season withfive tackles, including three solo takedowns.1999 (Freshman): Sat out true freshman season as a redshirt.High School: Three-year letter winner at Manchester Township (N.J.) HighSchool... Played linebacker and running back for Coach Doug Covert... Namedsquads outstanding linebacker as a senior... Selected to participate in the All-Shore Classic in 1999... Also played baseball and track & field for the Hawks.Personal: Son of Dan and Sue Barker... Born October 18, 1980... Majoring incriminal justice.

AleemBARNHARDT

Orange, N.J.

Wide ReceiverSo. w 5-7 w 170 10

Expected to contribute on special teams and as areserve wide receiver.

2000 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in one game as a redshirt freshman... Sawaction as a reserve wide receiver and on special teams in victory over St.Francis.1999 (Freshman): Sat out true freshman season as a redshirt.High School: Two-sport athlete at Orange (N.J.) High School... Earned a pair ofletters in football... Played slot receiver and outside linebacker both seasons...Named all-area in football... Also earned four letters in track and field...Tabbed all-conference on multiple occasions in track.Personal: Son of Dannielle Barnhardt... Born May 6, 1981 in Newark, N.J...Majoring in special education.

GlascowBART

Elizabeth, N.J.

Defensive TackleSo. w 6-2 w 260 93

Battling for starting spot on the defensive line.2000 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in 10 games

for the Hawks as a redshirt freshman... Saw action as a reserve on the defensiveline and on special teams.1999 (Freshman): Sat out true freshman season as a redshirt.High School: Two-sport athlete at Elizabeth (N.J.) High School... Earned threevarsity letters in football... Named first-team all-county, first-team all-area andthird-team All-Group IV as a senior... Helpd guide Minutemen to a Group IVstate championship in football in 1997 and track and field in 1998... Earnedthird-team all-county honors in shot put as a junior and senior.Personal: Son of Miriam Bart... Born May 8, 1981 in Elizabeth, N.J... Majoringin business marketing.


THE PLAYERS2001 Edition

JoeBILLUPS

Piscataway, N.J.

CornerbackSo. w 6-1 w 195 21

One of a handful of Hawks to see action as a truefreshman last season... Came on strong at the end

of last season and could contend for a starting role in 2001.2000 (Freshman): Played in five games as a true freshman... Saw action as areserve cornerback... Ended the season with seven tackles, including four solotakedowns and one tackle for loss of yardage.High School: Three-sport athlete at Piscataway (N.J.) High School... Led Chiefsto a 10-2 record and Greater Middlesex Conference Red Division title as asenior... Twice named a Red Division All-Star... Tabbed third-team all-county in1999... Also lettered in baseball and basketball.Personal: Son of Joseph and Edith Billups... Born June 28, 1982 in Plainfield,N.J... Majoring in business accounting.

EricBURASZESKI

Brick, N.J.

Offensive LinemanSr. w 6-1 w 260 64

Returning starter on the offensive line... All-Northeast Conference candidate... Penciled in as

starting right guard heading into the fall... Began career at Monmouth ondefensive side of the football.2000 (Junior): Started all 11 games at right guard... Opened holes for MattMerklinger as he posted one of the best seasons ever for a Monmouth runningback.1999 (Sophomore): Started all 10 games on the offensive line.1998 (Freshman): Appeared in two games as defensive tackle... Tallied twotackles on the season.High School: Two-year letterwinner at Brick High School... Tabbed All-Class ASouth by the Asbury Park Press... Played on Ocean squad in All-Shore Classic...Part of Dragons’ 1996 Shore Conference Class A South title team.Personal: Son of Barbara Pagnozzi... Born April 14, 1979 in Point Pleasant,N.J... Majoring in criminal justice.

RaheemBYROM

New Brunswick, N.J.

Wide ReceiverJr. w 5-11 w 185 4

Enters season as the No. 2 Z receiver... Should seeplenty of action on offense and special teams.

2000 (Sophomore): Played in six games... Caught two passes for 55 yards...Also returned six kickoffs for a 24.5 average (147 yards)... Hauled in a career-long 52-yard pass in loss to Sacred Heart.1999 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in the final six games... Rushed three timesfor 49 yards vs. Sacred Heart... Returned one kickoff for 25 yards.1998 (Freshman): Sat out true freshman season as a redshirt.High School: Three-sport athlete at North Brunswick Township High School...Earned varsity letters in football, basketball and track & field... Played indivisional all-star game as a senior.Personal: Son of Cheryl Byrom... Born December 28, 1979... Majoring incriminal justice.

ChrisDAMIAN

Old Bridge, N.J.

Tight EndSo. w 6-2 w235 88

In the hunt for a starting spot at tight end... Shouldsee plenty of action in two-tight and three-tight

sets.2000 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in 10 games as a redshirt freshman... Saw agreat deal of action in two-tight and three-tight sets. Recorded one receptionon the season.1999 (Freshman): Sat out true freshman season as a redshirt.High School: Four-year letterwinner at St. John Vianney High School inHolmdel, N.J... Tallied 85 tackles and six sacks as a senior... Tabbed all-countyand All-B-North in 1998... Selected to play in the All-Shore game in 1999...Booked 85 tackles and 8.5 sacks as a junior... Led squad to first round of thestate playoffs in 1996 and 1998.Personal: Son of Charles and Elaine Damian... Born December 14, 1980 inRahway, N.J... Majoring in education.

JonDeANGELO

Toms River, N.J.

CenterJr. w 6-1 w 260 63

Making transition from guard to center... Couldchallenge for starting position in the fall... Member

of the Monmouth track and field team... Started out Monmouth career ondefense.2000 (Sophomore): Played in nine games as a sophomore, including twostarts... Saw a majority of his playing time at right guard.1999 (Freshman): Played in three games as a freshman... Tallied four tackleson the season... Also participated in track and field as a freshman.High School: Earned four letters in football at Toms River South High School...Lettered three years in track and field... Earned first-team All-Shore Conferenceand first-team All-Ocean County in football and track and field.Personal: Son of Albert and Lynn DeAngelo... Born April 13, 1981 in TomsRiver, N.J... Majoring in criminal justice.

MikeDeFALCO

Milltown, N.J.

Defensive EndSo. w 6-3 w 235 92

One of a handful of true freshman to see action forMonmouth in 2000... Top contender for a starting

role on the defensive line.2000 (Freshman): Played in seven games as a true freshman... Ended theseason with nine tackles, including four tackles for loss and three sacks...Posted three tackles vs. CCSU... Had two sacks in win over St. Francis.High School: Three-year letterwinner at Spotswood (N.J.) High School...Tabbed All-Greater Middlesex Conference on three occasions... Team posted a17-10 record during his three seasons... Named team MVP on two occasions...Served as a team captain in 1999.Personal: Son of Bill and Keri DeFalco... Born November 17, 1981 in NewBrunswick, N.J... Majoring in business.



MARK DI PISA and BILL RANKIN

MikeDiBELLA

Manalapan, N.J.

LinebackerJr. w 6-1 w 230 50

Team captain... Two-year returning starter atlinebacker... Has played all 21 games during his

two-year career... Enters season as All-America and All-Conference candidate.2000 (Sophomore): Started all 10 games for the Hawks as a sophomore...Ranked second on the squad with 90 tackles, including 51 solo tackles...Posted nine tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and one interception... Registered seventackles and two sacks in win over St. John’s ... Recorded game-high 11 tacklesvs. Albany... Posted 10 tackles in win over Stony Brook... Notched season high14 tackles, including four tackles for loss vs. Sacred Heart... Logged six tackles,including two tackles for loss vs. Robert Morris.1999 (Freshman): Played in all 10 games... Ranked fifth on team in tackles with59, including seven tackles for loss of yardage... Registered one interception onthe year... Recorded seven tackles, including one tackle for loss vs. CentralConnecticut State... Booked 10 tackles, including eight solo takedowns vs.Wagner... Notched 10 tackles and oneinterception vs. Saint Francis... Postedgame-high 15 tackles vs. C.W. Post.High School: Four-year letterwinner atManalapan High School... Playedlinebacker and tight end for theBraves... Tabbed All-Shore and all-district as a senior... Caught 41 passesin his junior and senior seasons... Alsonotched 172 tackles in 1997 and1998... Also earned three letters inbasketball and one letter in baseball.Personal: Son of Fred and Karen(deceased) DiBella... Born December21, 1980 in Plainfield, N.J... Majoringin business.

DiBELLA�S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATSYear G TT UT AT TFL-YD SK-YD FF/FR PD INT-YDS1999 10 42 17 59 7-16 0-0 0/0 0 1-02000 11 51 39 90 9-13 2.5-5 0/0 0 1-0TOTALS 21 93 56 149 16-29 2.5-5 0/0 0 2-0

AndersonDIAZ

Elizabeth, N.J.

CenterSo. w 6-3 w 245 62

One of a handful of true freshman to see action forMonmouth in 2000... Will be vying for playing time

on the offensive line.2000 (Freshman): Played in four games as a true freshman... Served as abackup center behind veteran Mark Di Pisa.High School: Two-sport standout at Elizabeth (N.J.) High School... Letteredthree seasons in football... Led team to a pair of state titles in 1997 and 1999...Team posted a 30-5 record from 1997 to 1999... Tabbed second-team all-county as a senior... Earned three letters in track and field throwing the shot,discus and javelin... Helped track team to state titles in 1998 and 2000.Personal: Son of Jose and Consuelo Diaz... Born January 1, 1982 in New YorkCity... Majoring in communications.

MarkDI PISA

Hasbrouck Heights,N . J .

CenterJr. w 6-4 w 270 60

Returning starter at center... Has started the last 16games for the Hawks... Has experience playing

right tackle.2000 (Sophomore): Started all 11 games for the Hawks at center... Openedholes for running back Matt Merklinger as he posted one of the best single-season performances in school history.1999 (Freshman): Played in seven games as a freshman… Started final fivegames at right tackle.High School: Lettered four seasons under Coach Delcalzo at HasbrouckHeights High School... Led HHHS to three league championships and a 34-7record... Named first-team and third-team All-Bergen County on threeoccasions... Earned all-state honorable mention in 1998... Played in theGovernors Bowl All-Star game and North-South game in 1999.Personal: Son of Justin and Rosemarie Di Pisa... Born January, 27, 1981 inLivingston, N.J... Majoring in history.

KennethEDMUNDSON

Closter, n.J.

FullbackSr. w 5-10 w 220 36

Enters fall workouts as a backup fullback... Placedfifth in the Northeast Conference in the shot put in

2001.2000 (Junior): Played in the last nine games of the season... Rushed seventimes for 15 yards... Also logged one catch for 13 yards.1999 (Sophomore): Played in four games as a sophomore... Rushed once for 1yard… Missed end of season with knee injury.1998 (Freshman): Saw action on special teams in final three games.High School: Earned 11 letters in three-sports at Northern Valley High School...Earned all-league and honorable mention all-county in football and wrestling...Appeared in the North South All-Star Football Classic.Personal: Son of Kenneth and Cynthia Edmundson... Born February 12, 1980in Manhattan, N.Y... Majoring in history.



AaronEDWARDS

Jackson, N.J.

Free SafetySr. w 6-1 w 210 5

Two-time All-NEC performer... Granted medicalredshirt after missing final eight games in 2000...

Should receive serious consideration for All-America honors in 2001... Inkedin as starting free safety heading into the fall... Needs 60 tackles to becomeMonmouth’s career leader.2000 (Senior): Started first three games of the season as a senior beforesuccumbing to a hamstring injury... Tallied 21 tackles, including a 15-yardsack... Returned an interception for Monmouth’s lone touchdown vs. RobertMorris.1999 (Junior): Started all 10 games as a junior... Tabbed second-team All-Northeast Conference... Led team with a school-record 104 tackles, including64 solo takedowns... Led team with three interceptions, four forced fumblesand nine pass break-ups on the season... Posted 13 tackles, one fumblerecovery and one interception vs. Central Connecticut State… Notched game-high 15 tackles, including two for loss of yardage vs. Robert Morris... Recorded11 tackles vs. nationally ranked Lehigh... Logged eight tackles and three passbreak-ups vs. Albany... Tallied game-high nine tackle vs. Towson.1998 (Sophomore): Started all 10 games at free safety as a sophomore...Earned All-NEC honors... Finished second on team with 86 tackles...Intercepted first career pass in win vs. LaSalle... Tallied 14 tackles vs. C.W.Post... Registered 10 tacklesand one pass break-up in winat Robert Morris.1997 (Freshman): Started ninegames at cornerback as afreshman... Tallied 28 tackleson the season... Blocked a fieldgoal in victory over SacredHeart.High School: Three-sportathlete at Jackson MemorialHigh School... Earned twoletters in football, three inwrestling and one in track...Earned All-State by the Tri-town News.Personal: Brother NakiaEdwards played football atTexas Southern University...Son of Roy and LindaEdwards... Born October 24,1978... Majoring in computerscience.

EDWARD�S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATSYear G UT AT TT TFL-YD SK-YD FF/FR PD INT-YDS1997 9 20 8 28 0-0 0-0 0/2 3 0-01998 10 46 40 86 1-1 0-0 1/1 5 1-61999 10 64 40 104 4-6 0-0 4/1 9 3-862000 3 13 8 21 1-15 1-15 0/1 1 1-26TOTALS 32 143 96 239 6-22 1-15 5/5 18 5-118

EDWARD�S CAREER KICKOFF RETURN STATSYear G KOR YDS AVG TD LP/OPPONENT1997 9 0 0 0.0 0 01998 10 0 0 0.0 0 01999 10 20 439 22.0 0 35/C.W. Post2000 3 0 0 0.0 0 0TOTALS 32 20 439 22.0 0 35/C.W. Post

KevinFAULKNER

Spotswood, n.J.

CornerbackJr. w 5-8 w 175 30

Entrenched in three-way battle for starting spot atleft cornerback.

2000 (Sophomore): Played in two games as a sophomore... Tallied one tackleon the season.High School: Three-year letterwinner at Spotswood (N.J.) High School... Playedwide receiver and defensive back for the Chargers.Personal: Majoring in business finance... Born July 14, 1981.

JeffGALLO

Marlton, N.J.


Penciled in as starting left guard entering fallpractice... One of five true freshman to see action

for the Hawks in 2000.2000 (Freshman): Played in five games as a true freshman... Earned his firstcareer start in victory vs. St. Francis.High School: Three-time letterwinner at Cherokee High School in Marlton,N.J... Tallied 83 tackles and five sacks at nose guard as a senior... Tabbed third-team all-state, first-team All-South Jersey, first-team all-county and first-teamAll-Olympic Conference in 1998... Led Chiefs to an 8-3 record and aconference title as a junior.Personal: Son of Robert and Candace Gallo... Born June 14, 1982 in Marlton,N.J... Majoring in business.

JirmadGORDON

Orange, N.J.


Enters the 2001 season as the starter at the Zreceiver... Emerged as one of Monmouth’s deep

threats late in the season.2000 (Freshman): Played in eight games as a true freshman... Caught ninepasses for 146 yards and one touchdown.... Caught two passes for 40 yards anda 37-yard TD vs. Albany.High School: Earned two letters at Orange (N.J.) High School... Posted over2,000 rushing yards, 200 receptions and 25 touchdowns in his career... Guidedsquad to an 8-3 record as a senior... Tabbed all-state and all-conference.Personal: Son of Meredith Gordon and Troy Chapman... Born July 23, 1982 inOrange, N.J... Majoring in music.

GORDON�S CAREER RECEIVING STATSYear G ATT. YDS AVG TD LP/OPPONENT2000 8 9 146 16.2 1 43/St. John’sTOTALS 8 9 146 16.2 1 43/St. John’s



KeithHARPER

Hamilton, N.J.

CornerbackSo. w 6-1 w 170 6

Leading candidate to start at left cornerback...Possesses good speed and cover skills.

2000 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in all 11 games as a freshman... Logged 20tackles, including 16 of the solo variety... Logged one interception and two passbreakups.1999 (Freshman): Sat out true freshman season as a redshirt.High School: Earned three letters at Hamilton (N.J.) High School... Led team tothree Colonial ValleyChampionships and a27-5 record... Led teamto the Group III StateChampionship game asa sophomore...Grabbed nineinterceptions and 134tackles during hiscareer... Named All-CVCas a junior and senior...Set school record inthe 110-meter highhurdles.Personal: Has twocousins playingcollegiate football(Brian White -Villanova and TerrenceGlover - Penn State)...Son of Keith andPatricia Harper... BornDecember 7, 1980 inWashington, D.C...Majoring in biology.

HARPER�S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATSYear G UT AT TT TFL-YD SK-YD FF/FR PBU INT-YDS2000 11 16 4 20 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 1-0TOTALS 11 16 4 20 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 1-0

SeanHEFFERON

Stanhope, N.J.


Penciled in to back up two-year starter MikeDiBella at linebacker.

2000 (Freshman): Played in two games as a true freshman... Tallied two tackleson the season.High School: Three-year letterwinner at Hopatcong (N.J.) High School... Playedtight end, running back and linebacker for the Chiefs... Led squad to secondround of state playoffs as a senior... Tallied 110 tackles as a senior... Logged247 career tackles... Twiced tabbed All-Sussex County InterscholasticLeague...Named New Jersey Herald All-Area on three occasions... Tabbed All-West Jersey and all-state Group II as a senior.Personal: Son of Richard and Patricia Hefferon... Born August 31, 1981 inRiverside, Cal... Major is currently undecided.

EdHELFREY

Monmouth Junc-tion, N.J.


Slated to backup All-NEC performer Matt Herdmanat left tackle.

2000 (Freshman): Played in four games as a true freshman, including threestarts at left tackle.High School: Two-sport athlete at South Brunswick (N.J.) High School...Earned three letters in football... Tabbed all-suburban, all-conference, all-division and all-state as a senior... Also earned three letters on Vikings’ trackand field squad.Personal: Son of Ed and Donna Helfrey... Born June 24, 1982 in Princeton,N.J... Major is currently undecided.

MattHERDMAN

Bergenfield, N.J.

Offensive GuardSr. w 6-2 w 260 77

Slated to start at left tackle... All-conferenceperformer who enters the 2001 season as an All-

America candidate.2000 (Junior): Started all 11 games as a junior at right and left tackle... Namedfirst-team All-Northeast Conference... Tabbed a Don Hansen’s NationalFootball Weekly Gazette Mid-Major All-America honorable mention.1999 (Sophomore): Started in seven games as a sophomore... Split time at lefttackle and left guard... Missed three games with a lower back injury.1998 (Redshirt Freshman): Reserve offensive lineman... Saw action in fourgames.1997 (Freshman): Sat out true freshman season as a redshirt.High School: Played four years of football and baseball at Bergenfield HighSchool... Earned All-NIBL honorable mention honors in 1996 and 1997.Personal: Son of Kenneth and Frances Herdman... Born April 10, 1979...Majoring in business accounting.

KevinHUTCHISON

Florence, N.J.

Strong SafetySo. w 6-4 w 210 42

In contentions for starting spot at strong safety.2000 (Freshman): Played in six games as a

freshman... Tallied three tackles on the season.High School: Two-sport standout at Florence Township (N.J.) Memorial HighSchool... Led Flashes to three league championships and a 25-7 record as awide receiver and defensive back during his three varsity seasons... Namedfirst-team all-conference, first-team All-Burlington County and team MVP as asenior... Named first-team academic all-conference and Academic All-Burlington County in 1999... Grabbed 10 interceptions on defense and 25receptions for over 500 yards and five touchdowns on offense as a senior...Grabbed six interceptions in 1998.Personal: Son of Joan Hutchison... Born January 28, 1982... Major is currentlyundecided.



HazemIBRAHIM

West Keansburg,N . J .


Leading candidate for a starting spot at outsidelinebacker... Also a key member of Monmouth’s

track and field squads.2000 (Sophomore): Played in all 11 games as a sophomore.. Saw action as onspecial teams and as a reserve linebacker... Finished the season with eighttackles, including five solo corrals... Logged three sacks for loss of 16 yards...Posted two sacks in win over St. Francis.1999 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in one game as freshman.1998 (Fresh-man): Sat outtrue freshmanseason as aredshirt.High School:Two-sportathlete at MaterDei HighSchool... Earnedtwo letters eachin football andtrack and field...Named to all-division team infootball as asenior... Alsotabbedacademic all-conference.Personal: Son ofAbdel Ibrahim...Born September20, 1980...Majoring incriminal justice.

DanISKRA

Middlesex, N.J.

Offensive LinemanRFr. w 6-3 w 250 72

Pushing for starting role at right tackle... Postedstrong spring practice and has added 20 pounds

with offseason workouts.2000 (Redshirt Freshman): Sat out true freshman season as a redshirt.High School: Two-sport star at Middlesex (N.J.) High School... Earned fourletters in football... Played offensive tackle, tight end and defensive end forCoach Emil Bontempo’s Blue Jays... Also earned four letters as a center andpower forward... Guided hoops squad to a 56-36 record during his fourseasons... Averaged 17 points and 10 rebounds a game as a senior.Personal: Son of Dan and Roberta Iskra... Born June 26, 1982 in Somerville,N.J... Major is currently undecided.

SeanKERR

Summit, N.J.

Defensive TackleSo. w 6-0 w 250 91

Top candidate to start at defensive tackle...Expected to fill shoes of departed starter Markice

Stephens.2000 (Freshman): Played in 10 games as a true freshman... Tallied two tacklesand one sack on theseason.High School: Two-sport star at Summit(N.J.) High School...Earned two letters infootball... Playedoffensive anddefenseive tackle...Named first-team all-conference as a seniorand second-team all-conference as ajunior... Twice tabbedall-area... Also astandout on the SHStrack and field squad...Threw shot put andjavelin as a prep.Personal: Son ofPatrona Addison...Born June 3, 1981...Majoring in politicalscience.

BillyLYNN

Fair Lawn, N.J.


Expected to battle Uriel Riley for starting time atthe X receiver position.

2000 (Freshman): Played in all 11 games as a true freshman... Ranked fourthon the squad with 14 receptions for 144 yards... Registered a career-high fourreceptions for 40 yards in victory against Stony Brook... Gained a career-high46 yards on two receptions in win over St. Francis.High School: Four-year letterwinner at Fair Lawn (N.J.) High School... Tabbedall-league and all-county wide receiver as a junior and senior... Tallied 96catches and 13 touchdowns in two seasons as a wide receiver.Personal: Son of John and Elaine Lynn... Born July 21, 1981 in Ridgewood,N.J... Major is currently undecided.

LYNN�S CAREER RECEIVING STATSYear G ATT. YDS AVG TD LP/OPPONENT2000 11 14 144 10.3 0 38/St. FrancisTOTALS 11 14 144 10.3 0 38/St. Francis



MattMERKLINGER

West Orange, N.J.

TailbackSr. w 6-0 w 210 22

Team captain... Returning starter at tailback for theHawks... All-Northeast Conference performer...

Needs 894 rushing yards to become Monmouth’s career leader... Ranks thirdon career rushing list behind Chris Reed (2,239) and Ralph O’Neil (2,008)...Needs 654 yards to become third Hawk to reach 2,000-yard career rushingplateau... Ranks fifth on Monmouth’s career scoring charts with 126 points...19 rushing touchdowns ranks third on career list.2000 (Junior): Started all 11 games at tailback as a junior... Selected second-team All-Northeast Conference... Led Hawks in rushing and receiving in 2000...Averaged 4.8 yards with 913 rushing yards on 192 carries... Logged 29receptions for 254 yards and two touchdowns... 913 rushing yards and 12rushing touchdowns both ranked second on Monmouth’s single-seasonrushing list... Started season with 72 yards on just 12 carries vs. Wagner...Posted one of the year’s top all-around performances with 83 yards and onetouchdown rushing and 69 yards and one touchdown receiving in Monmouth’swin over Central Connecticut State... Tallied 75 yards and one TD on theground and five receptions vs. C.W. Post... Recorded first career 100-yardrushing game with 120 yards and three TDs on 16 carries in win over St.Francis... Registered career-high four touchdowns and added 116 rushingyards and 35 receiving yards in triumph over Stony Brook... Rushed for 98yards on just 15 carries in loss at Albany... Scored one rushing and onereceiving TD in win over St. John’s... Closed out season with a career-high 162rushing yards and two TD’s in win at Jacksonville.1999 (Sophomore): Played in five games as a sophomore... Rushed 66 timesfor 248 yards and four TDs... Caught seven passes for 22 yards... Returned onekickoff for 6 yards... Carried 11 timesfor 75 yards and one TD in win overSacred Heart... Rushed for 72 yardson 16 carries vs. Towson... Missed fivegames due to a fractured collarbone.1998 (Freshman): Played in fivegames as a freshman... Rushed 40times for 185 yards and threetouchdowns as freshman... Scoredone touchdown vs. Central Connecti-cut StateHigh School: Two-sport athlete infootball and baseball at Seton HallPrep... Tabbed All-New Jersey, all-area, all-county and all-conference.Personal: Son of William and HeidiMerklinger... Born November 1,1979... Majoring in business.

MERKLINGER�S CAREER RUSHING STATSYear G ATT YDS AVG TD LP/OPPONENT1998 5 40 185 4.6 3 57/Sacred Heart1999 5 66 248 3.8 4 21/Albany2000 11 192 913 4.8 12 73/St. FrancisTOTALS 21 298 1,346 4.5 19 73/St. Francis

MERKLINGER�S CAREER RECEIVING STATSYear G REC YDS AVG TD LP/OPPONENT1998 5 2 7 3.5 01999 5 7 22 3.1 0 8/St. Francis2000 11 29 254 8.8 2 53/Central Conn. StateTOTALS 21 38 283 7.4 2 53/Central Conn.

GlennNICHOLL

Hazlet, N.J.

QuarterbackRFr. w 6-1 w 215 14

Enters season as No. 3 quarterback on Hawks’depth chart... Competing for punting duties.

2000 (Freshman): Sat out true freshman season as a redshirt.High School: Lettered three seasons at Raritan High School in Hazlet, N.J... LedRockets to a 15-8 record in 1998 and 1999 as starting quarterback... Threwfor 4,056 yards and 38 touchdowns during his career... Logged 2,456 passingyards and 23 touchdowns as a senior... Set nine school records, includingcareer attempts, completions, yards and touchdowns, single-season attempts,completions, yards and touchdowns and single-game yards... Also earned twoletters in baseball.Personal: Son of William and Mary Nicholl... Born April 25, 1982 in Red Bank,N.J... Majoring in math education.

Slated to handle placekicking and kickoff chores...Possesses a strong leg... Will also compete for

punting duties.2000 (Sophomore): Played in all 11 games as a sophomore... Handled kickoffduties in all 11 games... Was also a perfect 2-for-2 on field goals and 3-for-3 onpoint-after-touchdownattempts...Ranked fourth onthe squad withnine points.1999 (Fresh-man): Played inseven games as afreshman...Handled kickoffduties.High School:Two-yearletterwinner atDelsea RegionalHigh School inFranklinville,N.J... Earnedletters in both hisjunior and seniorseasons... Alsolettered twice insoccer.Personal: Son ofRalph and JanetPeterson... BornFebruary 23,1981... Majoringin communica-tions.

RyanPETERSON

Monroeville, N.J.

KickerJr. w 6-0 w 170 13



Returning starter in the defensive backfield...Tabbed as starting right cornerback heading into

the fall... Candidate for All-Northeast Conference honors.2000 (Sophomore): Started all 11 games at cornerback... Finished the seasonranked fifth on the squad with 52 tackles, including 38 solo tackles... Led teamwith two interceptions on the season... Posted a career-high 10 tackles inHawks’ loss at Albany...Tallied six tackles in winsat St. John’s and vs. StonyBrook... Logged fivetackles and an intercep-tion in win vs. CCSU...Also grabbed aninterception vs. C.W. Post.1999 (Freshman): Playedin nine games as afreshman... Started threecontests at cornerback...Logged 21 tackles,including 13 solotakedowns... Recoveredtwo fumbles andintercepted one pass onthe season... Tallied sixtackles vs. Wagner.High School: Lettered atthree seasons at TenaflyHigh School.Personal: Majoring inbusiness accounting.

MichaelPITTS

Tenafly, N.J.

CornerbackJr. w 5-11 w 190 20

PITTS� CAREER DEFENSIVE STATSYear G UT AT TT TFL-YD SK-YD FF/FR PBU INT-YDS1999 9 13 8 21 1-4 0-0 0/2 1 1-02000 11 38 14 52 4-9 0-0 0/0 3 2-0TOTALS20 51 22 73 5-13 0-0 0/2 4 3-0

Contending for a starting spot at defensive end...Bulked up in the offseason, adding 15 pounds.

2000 (Freshman): Played in two games as a true freshman... Tallied fourtackles on the season, including one-half sack.High School: Two-sport standout at Toms River (N.J.) East High School...Earned two varsity letters in football... Named all-county honorable mention asa junior and senior... Logged 83 tackles, three forced fumbles and onetouchdown as a senior... Also earned one letter in baseball as a pitcher.Personal: Son of Bob and Sue Pluta... Born February 8, 1982 in Point Pleasant,N.J... Major is currently undecided.

BobPLUTA

Toms River, N.J.

Defensive EndSo. w 6-1 w 245 90

Enters 2001 season as a backup wide receiver...Also expected to contribute on special teams...

Performs as a sprinter and jumper on the Monmouth track and field team.2000 (Junior): Did not see action as a junior... Was hampered by injuries muchof the season.1999 (Sophomore): Did not see action as a sophomore.1998 (Freshman): Played in one game as a freshman.High School: Two-year letterman at Cazenovia (N.Y.) High School... Helpedguide CHS to a 20-2 record in two years including a third-place state finish in1996 and a second-place state finish in 1997... Led Lakers in forced fumbles asa senior... Served as track team captain in 1997 and 1998... Qualified for statemeet in the 4x400 meter relay.Personal: Son of Chip and Kathy Pratt... Born August 3, 1979 in Syracuse, N.Y...Majoring in psychology.

TerryPRATT

Cazenovia, N.Y.

Wide ReceiverSr. w 6-0 w 180 32

Team captain... Returning starter at quarterback...Ranks fourth on Monmouth’s career passing

charts.2000 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in all 11 games as a freshman... Started last10 games of the season... Completed 112-of-255 passes for 1,355 yards, ninetouchdowns and nine interceptions... Led the team in passing yardage (1,355)and total offense (1,205)... Logged one rushing TD and one passing TD inseason-ending victory over Jacksonville... Completed 14 passes for 146 yardsand two TDs in win over St. John’s... Racked up 170 passing yards, completing16-of-30 passes at Albany... Tallied career-highs with 17 completions, 37attempts and 204 yards in loss to Sacred Heart... Earned Northeast ConferenceRookie of the Week honors as he completed 8-of-17 passes for 189 yards anda career-high three TDs... Earned first start in place of an injured ChrisWielgosz vs. Robert Morris... Tallied 167 passing yards vs. the Colonials... Sawfirst career action in season opener vs. Wagner as he completed 1-of-3attempts for a 26-yard TD in relief of Wielgosz.1999 (Freshman): Sat out true freshman season as a redshirt.High School: Three-year letterwinner at Toms River South High School... LedIndians to a pair of state runner-up finishes in 1997 and 1998... Selected third-team All-New Jersey as a senior... Also earned all-conference and all-countyhonors... Named Channel 8 Player of the Year as a senior... Passed for over1,800 yards and 18 TDs as a senior in 1998... Rushed for over 800 yards and14 TDs in 1998... Participated in the All-Shore Classic as a senior.Personal: Son of William and Patricia Rankin... Born December 24, 1980 inPoint Pleasant, N.J... Majoring in education.

BillRANKIN

Toms River, N.J.

QuarterbackSo. w 6-1 w 200 11

RANKIN�S CAREER PASSING STATSYear G CMP ATT PCT YDS INT TD LP/OPPONENT2000 11 112 255 .439 1,355 9 9 70/CCSUTOTALS 11 112 255 .439 1,355 9 9 70/CCSU



Vying for starting position at tight end... Playingtime sure to increase with use of double-tight

sets... Considered the best blocker among the tight end corps.2000 (Freshman): Played in nine games as a true freshman.High School: Three-sport standout at Colonia (N.J.) High School... Earnedthree letters in football as a wide receiver and defensive end... Guided Patriotsto a 19-10 record in three seasons, including a pair of division championshipsand state playoff appearances... Two-time all-county, All-Group III, All-GreaterMiddlesex Conference and all-division in footballl... Caught 45 passes for 785yards during his career... Lettered twice in basketball... Played center forPatriots’ squads that went a combined 40-9, won two division titles and werestate finalists in 1998-99 and 1999-2000... Selected all-division as a senior...Also earned a letter in baseball... Earned all-division, All-GMC and all-county ashe led CHS to a 16-7 as a first baseman in 2000.Personal: Son of Pete and Roseann Raspitzi... Born February 10, 1981 inAvenel, N.J... Major is currently undecided.

PeteRASPITZI

Avenel, N.J.

Tight EndSo. w 6-3 w 240 89

Physically imposing wide receiver with goodspeed... Penciled in as a starter at the X receiver

position... Ranks second in receptions among returning players.2000 (Junior): Started in 10 games as a junior... Ranked third on the squadwith 17 catches for 236 yards and one TD... Hauled in a 10-yard TD pass, hisonly catch of the game, in win over St. John’s... Grabbed two passes for 49yards, including a career-long 42 yard catch vs. Albany... Posted career highswith four receptions and 64 yards vs. C.W. Post... Pulled in three passes for 38yards vs. Sacred Heart.1999 (Sophomore): Sat out sophomore season.1998 (Freshman): Played in all 10 games as afreshman... Caught 13 passes for 139 yardsand one TD.High School: Four-year letterwinner atGlassboro High School... Bulldogs compiled a36-4 record during his four seasons... NamedAll-Tri County Conference as a tight end...Tabbed All-TCC in basketball and track... Alsoearned four letters in basketball and two intrack... Led ‘Dogs to a hoops state champion-ship in 1994... Finished 6th in the state in 110hurdles as a senior.Personal: Son of Kevin J. Riley and WilmaCalloway... Born August 25, 1979 inWashington Township, N.J... Majoring inpsychology.

UrielRILEY

Glassboro, N.J.


RILEY�S CAREER RUSHING STATSYear G REC YDS AVG TD LP/OPPONENT1998 10 13 139 10.7 11999 Did Not Play2000 10 17 236 13.9 1 42/AlbanyTOTALS 20 30 375 12.5 2 42/Albany

Battling Jirmad Gordon for starting role at Zreceiver position... Represents Monmouth’s best

return threat on special teams... Making transition from defensive back toreceiver.2000 (Junior): Played in all 11 games as a junior... Tallied 13 tackles, including1 sack for loss... Had three blocked kicks on special teams... Returned 13kickoffs for 357 yards on the season... Averaged 27.5 yards per kickoff return...Ended season in grand fashion with an 82 -ard kickoff return for a touchdownto start the game and a blocked punt to set up another score in Monmouth’svictory over Jacksonville.1999 (Sophomore): Started nine games as a sophomore… Missed one gamewith an ankle sprain... Tallied 34 tackles, including 22 solo takedowns...Ranked second on team with four pass break-ups... Added one interception,one forced fumble and one fumble recovery... Tallied nine tackles and a passbreak-up vs. Albany.1998 (Freshman): Reserve defensive back and special teams performer…Played in seven games... Collected 14 tackles... Blocked one field goal and onepoint-after-touchdown... Returned blocked PAT for two points, becoming thefirst Monmouth player to score a defensive PAT since Joe Little in 1993.High School: Two-sport athlete at Manchester High School... Selected all-countyas both a running back and a defensive back... Also starred as a track athlete atMHS.Personal: Son of Kenneth and Alice Roach... Born December 27, 1980...Majoring in mathematics.

JayROACH

Toms River, N.J.


In competiton with Kevin Hutchison for startingspot at strong safety.

2000 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in all 11 games for the Hawks as a redshirtfreshman... Ranked sixth on the team with 45 tackles... Led team with twointerceptions... Also had three pass break-ups and one sack... Notched eighttackles vs. Albany... Posted career-high 11tackles in triumph over Stony Brook... Loggedsix tackles and one interception in win overSt. Francis.1999 (Freshman): Sat out true freshmanseason as a redshirt.High School: Three-sport standout at St. JohnVianney... Played quarterback and safety forthe Lancers... Also earned two letters infootball and baseball.Personal: Sister Amanda Rosato was a four-year letterwinner on the Monmouth women’sbasketball squad.... Son of Jess and KathyRosato... Major is currently undeclared...Born December 12, 1980 in Red Bank, N.J.

JustinROSATO

Old Bridge, N.J.

Strong SafetySo. w 6-0 w 195 1

ROSATO�S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATSYear G UT AT TT TFL-YD SK-YD FF/FR PBU INT-YDS2000 11 28 17 45 2-4 1-1 0/0 3 2-0TOTALS 11 28 17 45 2-4 1-1 0/0 3 2-0



Pushing for starting role at outside linebacker...Brother John Schultzel is Monmouth’s career

leader in sacks and twice earned All-NEC honors.2000 (Freshman): Played in three games as a true freshman... Tallied threetackles on the season.High School: Two-sport standout at Marlboro (N.J.) High School... Earnedthree letters in football for the Mustangs... Served as team captain as a senior...Tallied 44 tackles and 10.5 sacks during senior campaign... Named all-district,All-Shore-Conference and all-county as a senior... Also earned three letters inbasketball.Personal: Son of George and Helen Schultzel... Born October 29, 1982 inBrooklyn, N.Y... Major is currently undecided.

TomSCHULTZEL

Marlboro, N.J.


Team captain... Returning starter at linebacker...All-Northeast Conference performer... Enters

season as an All-America candidate... Needs 10 sacks to become Monmouth’sall-time leader... Ranks second on the career sacks chart with 16.2000 (Sophomore): Started all 11 games as a sophomore... Earned first-teamAll-Northeast Conference honors as a linebacker... Became first player inleague history to earn NEC Player of the Week honors on four occasions in oneseason... Set Northeast Conference and Monmouth single-season record with15.5 sacks... Also led the conference with 23 tackles for loss totalling 131yards... Led squad with 10 quarterback pressures, four fumble recoveries andthree forced fumbles... Ranked third on the squad with 86 tackles, including57 solo jobs... Capped off season with a career-high 16 tackles, three sacks andtwo fumble recoveries in win over Jacksonville to earn Don Hansen’s NationalWeekly Football Gazette National Defensive Player of the Week and NECDefensive Player of the Week honors... Logged five tackles and three sacks inwin over St. John’s to earn NEC Player of the Week honors... Posted seventackles and 2.5 sacks at Albany... Booked 14 tackles, one sack and a fumblerecovery vs. Towson... Notched 11 tackles, one sack and a forced fumble inthumping of Stony Brook to earn NEC Player of the Week honors... Recordedeight tackles and one sack vs. Central Connecticut State to earn NEC and ECACPlayer of the Week honors.1999 (Freshman): Played in all 10 games as a freshman... Tallied 23 tackles,including two for loss... Recorded nine tackles in victory over Sacred Heart.High School: Three-year letterwinner at Hasbrouck Heights High School...Rushed for 1,700 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior... Also tallied 160tackles in his final season... Earned All-State Group I honors on two occasions.Also selected first-team All-Bergen County and all-league twice... Earned threeletters in wrestling and one in track and field.Personal: Son of Gregory and Joan Sentipal... Born June 5, 1981... Major iscurrently undecided.

JoeSENTIPAL

Hasbrouck Heights,N . J .


SENTIPAL�S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATSYear G UT AT TT TFL-YD SK-YD FF/FR QP INT-YDS1999 10 16 7 23 2-11 0.5-5 0/0 0 0-02000 11 57 29 86 23-131 15.5-109 3/4 10 0-0TOTALS21 73 36 109 25-142 16-114 3/4 10 0-0

Enters fall as primary back up at tailback behindAll-NEC performer Matt Merklinger... Needs 244

rushing yards to become sixth Hawk to reach the 1,000-yard career plateau.2000 (Sophomore): Played in all 11 games as a freshman... Rushed 61 timesfor 161 yards and one touchdown... Caught 5 passes for 19 yards... Loggedseason best performance with 64 yards and one touchdown on 16 carries inwin over St. Francis...1999 (Freshman): Played in nine games as a freshman, including seven startsat tailback... Led team with 595 rushing yards and four rushing TDs on 123carries... Caught nine passes for 138 yards and two TDs... Ranked second onteam in scoring with 36 points... Notched 121 yards and one TD on 21 carriesvs. Sacred Heart... Also caught three passes for 56 yards and one TD vs. SHU...Amassed 122 yards on 23 carries in win over St. Francis... Booked first career100-yard rushing effort with 109 yards on 16 carries vs. C.W. Post... Carried 17times for 70 yards vs. Stony Brook... Rushed for 79 yards and one TD on 17carries vs. Lehigh.High School: Four-year letterwinner in football at St. Augustine Prep... Earnedsecond-team all-conference and first-team all-parochial honors as a senior...Also lettered twice in wrestling.Personal: Son of Genievive Smith... Born January 8, 1981... Majoring incriminal justice.

ChadSMITH

Pleasantville, N.J.

TailbackJr. w 6-0 w 200 9

SMITH�S CAREER RUSHING STATSYear G ATT. YDS AVG TD LP/OPPONENT1999 9 122 595 4.8 4 59/C.W. Post2000 11 61 161 2.6 1 19/St. FrancisTOTALS 20 183 756 4.1 5 59/C.W. Post

SMITH�S CAREER RECEIVING STATSYear G REC. YDS AVG TD LP/OPPONENT1999 9 9 138 15.3 2 46/Sacred Heart2000 11 5 19 3.8 0 9/Robert MorrisTOTALS 20 14 153 15.3 2 46/Sacred Heart

Enters fall practice as the starting tight end...Considered the best receiver among Monmouth’s

tight end corps.2000 (Freshman): Played in all 11 games as a true freshman, including twostarts in place of an injured Bryan Peck... Grabbed three passes for 52 yards onthe season... Had a career-long 18-yard reception vs. Sacred Heart.High School: Two-sport standout at Belvidere (N.J.) High School... Earnedthree letters in football... Racked up 3,098 receiving yards and 37 touchdownsduring his career... Guided the County Seaters to an 11-1 record and a statetitle as a senior... Earned all-area, All-Warren County, All-Skyland Conferenceand all-state honors as a senior... Also tabbed all-area, All-West Jersey, All-Stateand Warren Conference Offensive Player of the Year as a junior... Also earnedthree letters in baseball.Personal: Son of Michael and Karen Finocchio... Born November 21, 1981 inColorado Springs, Colo... Major is currently undecided.

MattSOSNOVIK

Belvidere, N.J.

Tight EndSo. w 6-4 w 245 94



Adds depth to Monmouth’s solid tailback corps...Will also contribute on special teams.

2000 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in two games as a redshirt freshman...Tallied 18 yards and one touchdown on five carries... Gained 18 yards andscored first career touchdown in victory over St. Francis.1999 (Freshman): Sat out true freshman season as a redshirt.High School: Two-sport standout at Red Bank (N.J.) Catholic High School...Earned four letters in footballl... Served as team captain and rushed for over1,300 yards as a senior... Set school records with 328 yards and 4 TDs in onegame... Also ran 100 meters, 200 meters and 4x100 meters in track and field...Helped track team to a state parochial title in 1997... Helped 4x100 metersquad set state reord... Finished second in the state in the 200 Meters as asenior.Personal: Son of Bob and Pam Stetz... Born November 28, 1980... Majoring inbusiness.

DougSTETZ

Monmouth Beach,N . J .

TailbackSo. w 6-0 w 200 23

Penciled in as starter at defensive end... Develop-ing into one of the squad’s best pass rushers.

2000 (Sophomore): Played in all 11 games as a sophomore... Booked 18tackles, including 14 solo takedowns... Had five sacks and one forced fumbleon the season... Registered three tackles and two sacks in win over StonyBrook... Logged three tackles and one sack as Hawks defeated CentralConnecticut State.1999 (Freshman): Played in all 10 games as a freshman... Logged seventackles, including two for loss and one sack on the season.High School: Lettered four years at Linganore High School in Frederick, Md...Played quarterback and defensive end for the Lancers... Was team captain as asophomore, junior and senior... Holds Linganore High School record forlongest touchdown pass completion... Also earned four letters in basketball.Personal: Son of Roy and Pat Stevens... Born December 9, 1980 in Scranton,Pa... Majoring in business.

ToddSTEVENS

New Market, Md.

Defensive EndJr. w 6-4 w 250 87

Will battle Eric Buraszeski for the starting role atright guard... Versatile performer who can play all

of the positions.2000 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in all 11 games as a redshirt freshman...Started three games at left guard.1999 (Freshman): Sat out his true freshman season as a redshirt.High School:Three-sportstandout at RedBank RegionalHigh School inLittle Silver, N.J...Earned threeletters in football...Earned threeletters inbaseball... Posted a.474 battingaverage as asenior... Guidedthe Buccaneers toa 20-9 record andShore Conferenceand B-North titlesin basketball as asenior.Personal: Son of ofMichael andBronawyn Stoia...Born October 30,1980 in LongBranch, N.J...Majoring in historyand education.

MikeSTOIA

Middletown, N.J.


Solid performer on defense and special teams...Should see plenty of action on the inside

linebacking rotation.2000 (Sophomore): Played in six games as a sophomore... Had eight tackles,including seven of the solo variety... Had 1..5 sacks and two quarterbackpressures.1999 (Freshman): Did not see action as a freshman.High School: Two-sport standout at North Brunswick (N.J.) High School...Earned two letters in football as a tight end and tackle... Earned second-teamall-conference and all-county honorable mention... Also played two years ofbasketball.Personal: Son of Rosetta Sumter... Born June 4, 1981... Majoring in accountingand finance.

ColinSUMTER

North Brunswick,N . J .




STEVENS� CAREER DEFENSIVE STATSYear G UT AT TT TFL-YD SK-YD FF/FR PBU INT-YDS1999 10 4 2 6 2-2 1-1 0/0 0 0-02000 11 14 4 18 6-36 5-35 1/0 0 0-0TOTALS 21 18 6 24 8-38 6-36 1/0 0 0-0

Enters season as a backup receiver and startinglong snapper... Finished 4th in the 110 meter

hurdles and 7th in the 400 meter hurdles at 2001 NEC Championships.2000 (Sophomore): Played in all 11 games as a sophomore... Saw action as areserve receiver and long snapper.1999 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in seven games as a redshirt freshman...Missed three games with a hand injury.1998 (Freshman): Sat out true freshman season as a redshirt.High School: Two-sport standout at Sayreville (N.J.) War Memorial HighSchool... Earned two letters in football for the Bombers... Played quarterbackand wide receiver for Coach Bill Scarola... Member of Bombers’ Central JerseyGroup 3 state champion football team in 1997... Earned seven letters in track(three winter, four spring)... Earned all-division and All-Greater MiddlesexConference on two occasions... State champion in the high hurdles as a senior.Personal: Son of Don and Jacque Unkel... Born May 7, 1980 in Parlin, N.J...Majoring in communications.

DanUNKEL

Parlin, N.J.

Wide ReceiverJr. w 6-0 w 185 86

In heated competition for starting spot at righttackle... One of two 300-pounders on the squad.

2000 (Freshman): Played in nine games as a true freshman, mostly at righttackle.High School: Two sport athlete at West Orange (N.J.) High School... Earnedthree leters in football... Selected first-team all-conference and all-division...Also earned three letters in ice hockey.Personal: Brother, Joe Viturello currently plays tight end at Rowan... Son ofGerald and Carolyn Viturello... Born June 30, 1982 in Livingston, N.J... Major iscurrently undecided.

MikeVITURELLO

West Orange, N.J.


Enters fall as the No. 2 quarterback... Ranks thirdon Monmouth’s career passing charts.

2000 (Sophomore): Played in nine games as a sophomore, including onestart... Completed 34-of-77 pass attempts for 354 yards and two interceptions...Completed 13 passes for 68 yards in season opener at Wagner... Threw for aseason-high 71 yards on nine completions in loss to Towson.1999 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in nine games as a reshirt freshman,including six starts... Completed 106-of-246 pass attempts... Tallied 1,330yards and seven touchdowns through the air... Tossed for career-high 249 yardsin season finale vs. Central Connecticut State... Registered 165 yards passingand two TDs in win over Sacred Heart...Passed for 240 yards and one TD vs.Robert Morris... Threw for 212 yards andtwo TDs vs. C.W. Post.1998 (Freshman): Sat out true freshmanseason as a redshirt.High School: Three-sport athlete atFranklin High School... Starred in football,basketball and baseball at FHS... Earnedall-county and all-conference honors inboth football and baseball... Member ofFHS’s 1996 state football championshipteam.Personal: Son of Walter and MarilynWielgosz... Born August 31, 1980...Majoring in business administration.

ChrisWIELGOSZ

Somerset, N.J.

QuarterbackJr. w 6-1 w 200 16

WIELGOSZ�S CAREER PASSING STATSYear G CMP ATT PCT YDS INT TD LP/OPPONENT1999 9 106 246 .431 1,330 12 7 53/C.W. Post2000 9 34 77 .442 354 2 0 52/Sacred HeartTOTALS 18 140 323 .433 1,684 14 7 53/C.W. Post

Three-dimensional weapon as a blocker, ballcarrier and receiver... Returning starter at fullback.

2000 (Sophomore): Started all 11 games at fullback... Rushed 15 times for 55yards... Caught five passes for 11 yards... Rushed for a career high 13 yards ontwo carries in win over St. Francis.1999 (Freshman): Played in 10 games as a freshman... Rushed four times for17 yards... Caught five passes for 49 yards.High School: Lettered three years at Ridgewood High School... Played halfback,middle linebacker and punter for Coach Chuck Johnson... Earned All-BergenCounty and all-suburban as a senior in 1998... Served as team captain as asenior... Ranks 10th on RHS’s career rushing list... Also ranks fourth on RHS’scareer touchdown chart and third on Maroons’ career punting list... Letteredthree seasons on the Ridgewood baseball team... Played third base for theMaroons.Personal: Son of Jack and Lyn Wolfstirn... Born September 17, 1981 inRidgewood, New Jersey... Majoring in criminal justice.

JayWOLFSTIRN

Ridgewood, N.J.

FullbackJr. w 5-11 w 215 7

Moving up the depth chart at tailback... Came onstrong at the end of 2000.

2000 (Freshman): Played in four games as a freshman... Rushed 15 times for70 yards... Led Hawks with 47 yards on seven carries in win at St. John’s.High School: Three-sport standout at Manasquan (N.J.) High School... Earnedtwo letters in football... Led Big Blue to two state titles and back-to-back 12-0seasons in 1998 and 1999... Earned first-team all-state, All-Shore and all-county as a junior and senior... Set school single-game record with 368 yards...Rushed for over 2,000 yards in his career... Also earned three letters inbaseball and one letter in track and field.Personal: Son of Cheryl Bell and Tony Walker... Born August 12, 1982...Majoring in mathematics.

TyhquanWALKER

South Belmar, N.J.

TailbackSo. w 5-8 w 170 18



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SamABU-ISSA

West Windsor, N.J.

Strong SafetyRFr. w 5-11 w 185 38 H

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MikeLiPARI

North Haledon, N.J.

Wide ReceiverRFr. w 5-8 w 175 80 H

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LandonMcGAW

Tarrytown, N.Y.

Defensive EndRFr. w 6-5 w 235 99 H

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FredWILLIAMS

Berkeley Heights,N . J .

LinebackerRFr. w 6-0 w 200 53 H

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JeffSCORAS

Toms River, N.J.

FullbackRFr. w 6-0 w 195 24 H

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BillyWORFOLK

Toms River, N.J.

Wide ReceiverRFr. w 5-7 w 170 3 H

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High School: Two-year letterwinner at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School... Tallied 54tackles, eight sacks, one interception and one fumble return for a touchdown as asenior... Led squad to a Colonial Valley Conference Championship and earned All-CVChonors as a senior... Led Mercer County in sacks in 1999.Personal: Son of Amer and Nemeh Abu-Issa... Born February 13, 1982 in NewBrunswick, N.J... Majoring in computer science.

High School: Three-sport standout at Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale, N.J...Earned three letters in football... Played quarterback, wide receiver, free safety and punterduring his career... Was a first-team All-NBIL selcetion as a quarterback in 1998 and widereceiver in 1999... Two-time all-league punter... Also lettered in three times in baseballand twice in basketball.Personal: Son of Bill and Nancy Worfolk... Born February 14, 1982... Major is currentlyundeclared.

High School: Two-year letterwinner at Irvington (N.Y.) High School... Played tight endand defensive end for Coach Constable... Team posted an 11-7 record during her twoyears... Earned all-league honorable mention as a senior... Tallied two tackles, two fumblerecoveries and 1.5 sacks as starting defensive end at the Section 9 All-Star Senior Bowl.Personal: Son of Nancy and Bruce McGaw... Major is currently undecided... BornJanuary 18, 1982 in New York, N.Y.

High School: Two-sport standout at Governor Livingston High School in BerkeleyHeights, N.J... Earned four letters in football... Played linebacker and running back for theHighlanders... Tabbed second-team all-county, second-team all-state and first-team All-Mountain Valley Conference as a senior... Led team with 60 solo tackles and 35 assists in1999... Also earned three letters in wrestling... Three-time All-MVC performer inwrestling... Also won county championship at 189-pounds as a junior.Personal: Son of Mary Williams and Dave Dau... Born November 22, 1981... Majoring inbusiness.

High School: Three-sport athlete at Manchester Regional High School in Haledon, N.J...Earned three letters in football... Played wide receiver and cornerback for the Falcons...Two-time first-team all-league performer... Also earned first-team all-county and second-team All-New Jersey Group II as a senior... Set school records for most receptions in acareer (90) and a season (51)... Earned three letters in baseball and basketball... Two-year captain of for the MRHS Nine... Twice tabbed first-team all-league in baseball...Earned all-county and All-New Jersey Group II honors in baseball.Personal: Son of Joseph and Deborah LiPari... Born June 19, 1982 in Passaic, N.J...Majoring in business administration.

High School: Two-sport athlete at Toms River (N.J.) South High School... Playeddefensive end and full back for the Indians... Earned three letters in football... Led team toa Class A South Championship and an 11-1 record in 1998... Rushed for 1,710 yards and29 touchdowns for his career... Also had 269 tackles and 10 sacks in his career... Alsoearned three letters in baseball.Personal: Son of John Scoras and Vanessa Fitzpatrick... Born November 6, 1981...Majoring in pre-med.

JoeARMENTAL

Teaneck, N.J.

Offensive LinemanRFr. w 6-2 w 270 76 H

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High School: Three-year letterwinner at Teaneck (N.J.) High School... Played offensiveand defensive line for the Highwaymen.Personal: Son of Jose and Catherine Armental... Born November 20, 1981... Majoring inmath education.

JeffBAROWSKI

Point Pleasant Beach,N . J .

CornerbackRFr. w 5-9 w 175 29 H

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High School: Two-year letterwinner at Point Pleasant Beach (N.J.) High School... Playedwide receiver and defensive back for the Garnet Gulls.Personal: Son of John and Deborah Barowski... Born May 19, 1982 ... Major is currentlyundecided.

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