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Utah Footballd e C A d e 2 0 0 9 s u G A R b O W l C h A M P I O N s t W O b C s b O W l s I N f I V e y e A R s e I G h t C O N s e C u t I V e b O W l W I N s N O. 2 A P R A N k I N G 2 0 0 8 M W C C h A M P I O N s f O u R M W C t I t l e s I N t h e l A s t d e C A d e 2 0 0 9 s u G A R b O W l C h A M P I O N s t W O b C s b O W l s I N f I V e y e A R s e I G h t C O N s e C u t I V e b O W l W I N s N O. 2 A P R A N k I N G 2 0 0 8 M W C C h A M P I O N s f O u R M W C t I t l e s I N t h e d e C A d e 2 0 0 9 s u G A R b O W l C h A M P I O N s t W O b C s b O W l s I N f I V e y e A R s e I G h t C O N s e C u t I V e b O W l W I N s N O. 2 A P R A N k I N G 2 0 0 8 M W C C h A M P I O N s f O u R M W C t I t l e s I N t h e l A s t d e C A d e 2 0 0 9 s u G A R b O W l C h A M P I O N s t W O b C s b O W l s I N f I V e y e A R s e I G h t C O N s e C u t I V e b O W l W I N s N O. 2 A P R A N k I N G 2 0 0 8 M W C C h A M P I O N s f O u R M W C t I t l e s I N t h e

PeRsONNel PICtuRestARteRs RetuRNING (11)

OffeNse (4)LT Zane Beadles (6-4, 305, Sr.) LG Caleb Schlauderaff (6-4, 300, Jr.)C Zane Taylor* (6-2, 300, Jr.) TE Chris Joppru (6-6, 267, Sr.) *Has moved to RG

defeNse (7)LE Koa Misi (6-3, 263, Sr.)NT Derrick Shelby* (6-3, 250, So.) and Kenape Eliapo (6-0, 300, Sr.)RLB Stevenson Sylvester (6-2, 230, Sr.)MLB Mike Wright (6-2, 235, Sr.)SLB Nai Fotu* (6-0, 240, Jr.)FS Robert Johnson (6-2, 200, Sr.) SS Joe Dale (5-11, 200, Sr.)*Has moved to DE

kICkeRs/PuNteRs (0)

letteRMeN RetuRNING (51)

OffeNse (24)Neli A’asa, OL; Matt Asiata, RB; Zane Beadles, OL; Tony Bergstrom, OL; Jereme Brooks, WR; Daniel Bukarau, OL; Brad Clifford, TE; Louis Finner, OL; Junior Fonua, RB; Ben Hendy, TE; Chris Joppru, TE; Aiona Key, WR; Corbin Louks, QB; Trevor Moss RB; John Peel, WR; David Reed, WR; Mychal Robinson, WR; Caleb Schlauderaff, OL; Ray Stowers, RB; Zane Taylor, OL; Walter Watts, OL; Elijah Wesson, WR; Eddie Wide, RB; Tyler Williams, OL.

defeNse (26)Greg Bird, DB; Brandon Burton, DB; Tysen Clements, DB; Christian Cox, DL; Joe Dale, DB; Tatum Drecksel, DL; Kenape Eliapo, DT; Nai Fotu, DE; Kepa Gaison, LB; Robert Johnson, DB; Justin Jones, DB; Jamel King (2007), LB; Chad Manis, LB*; Matt Martinez (2007), LB; Koa Misi, DE; Mo Neal, LB; Derrick Shelby, DE; Sealver Siliga, DT; R.J. Stanford, DB; Stevenson Sylvester, LB; Lei Talamaivao (2007), DT; Justin Taplin-Ross, DB; Junior Tui’one, DT; Chaz Walker, LB; J.J. Williams (2006), LB; Mike Wright, LB.*lettered as QB

kICkeR/PuNteR (1)Ben Vroman, K/P

2008 RedshIRts (18)

Boo Andersen, LB; Bryce Bennion, DB; Nick Binks, DE; Lamar Chapman, DB; DeVonte Christopher, WR; Grayson Dart, LB; Patrick Greene, LS; Dave Kruger, DT; Ryan Lacy, WR; Luke Matthews, WR; Kendrick Moeai, TE; Thor Salanoa, LB; Sean Sellwood P/K; Sausan Shakerin, RB; Tevita Stevens, OL; Reggie Topps, DB; Derek Tuimauga, OL; Zach Wade, WR.

2008 squAd MeMbeRs (4)

Jake Bentrude, LB; Tage Clifford, TE; Nick Liefting, DB; Viliamu Nau, OL.

RetuRNING MIssIONARIes (2)

Sean Fitzgerald, WR; J.J. Williams, LB.

2009 ReCRuItING ClAss (24)

James Aiono, DE; Conroy Black, DB; Beau Burton, RB; Terrance Cain, QB; Eric Dago, DE; LT Filiaga, LB; Colby Goodwin, TE; Latu Heimuli, DT; Vyncent Jones, OL; Maxwell Lacy, DB; Ray Magee, WR; Nick Marsh, K/P; Kapua Sai, OL; Jamal Smith, WR; Shaky Smithson, WR; Victor Spikes, DB; Jarrad Stewart, DB; Percy Taumoelau, OL; Jeremiah Tofaeono, DT; Siosaia Tuipulotu, DT; Chris Washington, DB; Jason Whittingham, LB; Jordan Wynn, QB; Kamaron Yancy, DB.

stARteRs lOst (13)

OffeNse (7)RG Robert Conley (6-1, 310)RT Dustin Hensel (6-7, 307)QB Brian Johnson (6-1, 200, 268-394, 2,972 yds, 27 TD)RB Darrell Mack (6-0, 220, 123 rush, 541 yds, 3 TD)WR Freddie Brown (6-4, 215). 77 rec, 900 yds, 7 TD)WR Bradon Godfrey (6-3, 197, 56 rec, 556 yds, 4 TD)WR Brent Casteel (5-10, 198, 43 rec, 564 yds, 4 TD)

defeNse (4)T Greg Newman (6-4, 260, 50 tkls, 9.5 TFL, 2.5 sacks)RE Paul Kruger (6-5, 265, 61 tkls, 16.5 TFL, 7.5 sacks)CB Brice McCain (5-9, 182, 35 tkls, 1 INT, 5 PBU)CB Sean Smith (6-3, 214, 46 tkls, 5 INT, 9 PBU)

kICkeRs/PuNteRs (2)P Louie Sakoda (5-9, 178, 42.1 avg, 24 inside 20)PK Louie Sakoda (5-9, 178, 22-24 FG, 55-57 PAT)

letteRMeN lOst (22)

Freddie Brown, WR; Brent Casteel, WR; Terrell Cole, DB; Robert Conley, OL; Afa Garrigan, LB; Bradon Godfrey, WR; Dustin Hensel, OL; Bo Hikila, RB; Brian Johnson, QB; Paul Kruger, DE; Darrell Mack, RB; Brice McCain, DB; Clint Mower, SN; Greg Newman, DL; RJ Rice, DB; Deshawn Richard, DB; Louie Sakoda, K/P; Colt Sampson, TE; Corey Seiuli, OL; Sean Smith, DB; Damilyn Tanner, DB; Aaron Tonga, DT.

All-AMeRICA CANdIdAtes

Zane Beadles, OTStevenson Sylvester, LB

All-CONfeReNCe CANdIdAtes

OffeNseMatt Asiata, RBZane Beadles, OTDavid Reed, WRCaleb Schlauderaff, OLZane Taylor, OL

defeNseJoe Dale, DBKenape Eliapo, DTRobert Johnson, DBKoa Misi, DEStevenson Sylvester, LBMike Wright, LB

sPeCIAl teAMsDavid Reed, RET

All-CONfeReNCe RetuRNING

fIRst teAMZane Beadles, OL

seCONd teAM Koa Misi, DLStevenson Sylvester, LB

hONORAble MeNtION Zane Taylor, OLDavid Reed, KRMike Wright, LB

All-CONfeReNCe lOst

fIRst teAMRobert Conley, OLBrian Johnson, QBLouie Sakoda, PKPaul Kruger, DLBrice McCain, DBSean Smith, DBLouie Sakoda, P

seCONd teAMFreddie Brown, WR

hONORAble MeNtION Greg Newman, DL

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sChOlARshIP PlAyeRs

2009 ReCRuItING ClAss

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Yr. Exp. Hometown/Last School PronunciationJames Aiono DE 6-3 280 Jr. JC West Valley City, Utah/Snow College Eye-oh-noConroy Black DB 6-0 176 Jr. JC Miramar, Fla./Fullerton CCBeau Burton RB 5-9 195 Fr. HS Scottsdale, Ariz./Saguaro HSTerrance Cain QB 5-11 185 Jr. JC Houston, Texas/Blinn CCEric Dago DE 6-2 211 Fr. HS Houston, Texas/Westside HS Day-goLT Filiaga LB 6-0 235 Fr. HS Provo, Utah/Bingham HS Filly-ahn-gaColby Goodwin TE 6-5 220 Fr. HS Houston, Texas/CY-Fair HSLatu Heimuli DT 6-3 300 Fr. HS Salt Lake City/Highland HS La-too Hey-moo-leeVyncent Jones OL 6-3 291 Fr. HS Sandy, Utah/Jordan HSMaxwell Lacy DB 6-2 193 So. JC Pasadena, Calif./Compton CollegeRay Magee WR 6-4 226 Jr. JC San Diego, Calif./Fullerton CC Ma-gheeNick Marsh P/K 5-11 190 Fr. HS Petaluma, Calif./Petaluma HSKapua Sai OL 6-5 319 Fr. HS Kahalu’u, Hawaii/St. Louis HS Ka-poo-a SighJamal Smith WR 6-2 181 Fr. HS Oxnard, Calif./Oxnard HSShaky Smithson WR 5-11 210 Jr. JC Baltimore, Md./East Los Angeles CCVictor Spikes DB 6-0 200 Fr. HS Beaumont, Texas/Beaumont Central HSJarrad Stewart DB 5-9 189 Fr. HS Houston, Texas/Pearland HSPercy Taumoelau OL 6-4 313 Fr. HS Glendale, Utah/Cottonwood HS Tao-moy-lauJeremiah Tofaeono DT 6-3 311 Fr. HS Las Vegas, Nev./Cheyenne HS To-fy-o-noSiosaia “LT” Tuipulotu DT 6-1 280 Fr. HS Euless, Texas/Trinity HS See-o-sigh-a Too-ee-poo-lo-tooChris Washington DB 6-0 190 Fr. HS Layton, Utah/Northridge HSJason Whittingham LB 6-2 214 Fr. HS Provo, Utah/Timpview HSJordan Wynn QB 6-1 190 Fr. HS Oceanside, Calif./Oceanside HSKamaron Yancy DB 5-9 187 Jr. JC Los Angeles, Calif./Pierce College

hOW the utes WeRe buIlt

2004Brad Clifford (W/O, RM)John PeelRay Stowers

2005Zane BeadlesTony Bergstrom (RM)Greg Bird (RM)Grayson Dart (RM)Kenape EliapoKepa Gaison (W/O)Chris JoppruBen Vroman (W/O)J.J. Williams (W/O, RM)Tyler Williams

2006Neli A’asaNick Binks (RM)Joe DaleSean Fitzgerald (RM)Justin JonesMatt Martinez (W/O)Caleb SchlauderaffR.J. StanfordStevenson SylvesterZane TaylorWalter Watts Elijah Wesson (W/O)Mike Wright (TR, W/O, RM)

2007Matt Asiata (JC)Jereme BrooksBrandon BurtonLouis FinnerNai FotuRobert Johnson (JC)Jamel KingCorbin LouksChad Manis (JC)Koa Misi (JC)Mo NealDerrick ShelbyLei TalamaivaoJustin Taplin-RossChaz Walker (W/O)Eddie Wide

2008Boo AndersenSam BrennerLamar Chapman (JC)DeVonte ChristopherZach DavilaAiona Key (JC)Dave KrugerRyan LacyLuke MatthewsKendrick MoeaiViliamu Nau (JC)David Reed (JC)Thor Salanoa

Sausan Shakerin Sealver Siliga Tevita Stevens (W/O, RM)Reggie ToppsDerek TuimaugaJunior Tui’one (JC, RM)

2009James Aiono (JC)Conroy Black (JC)Beau BurtonTerrance Cain (JC)Eric DagoLT FiliagaColby GoodwinLatu HeimuliVyncent JonesMaxwell Lacy (JC)Ray Magee (JC)Nick MarshKapua SaiJamal SmithShaky Smithson (JC)Victor SpikesJarrad StewartPercy TaumoelauJeremiah TofaeonoSiosaia TuipulotuChris WashingtonJason WhittinghamJordan WynnKamaron Yancy (JC)

2004Daniel Bukurau (RM)

2006Tysen Clements (RM)

2007Jake BentrudeTage Clifford (RM)Christian Cox (TR, RM)Tatum Drecksel (TR, RM)Junior Fonua (TR)Ben Hendy (TR)Nick Liefting (RM)Trevor Moss (JC, RM)Mychal Robinson

2008Bryce Bennion (RM)Patrick GreeneSean SellwoodZach Wade (RM)

2009Tyson BuckIsi Filimoeatu (RM)Mike Laloni (RM)Chase NakamuraJoe PhillipsBenjamin SolivenLolo Tenifa (RM)Tory Tima (RM)Kawika Vincent (RM)

WAlk-ON PlAyeRs

TR=TransferJC=Junior College Transfer

W/O=Walk-on awarded scholarshipRM=Returned Missionary

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2009 AlPhAbetICAl ROsteRNo. Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Yr. Exp. B-Date Age Hometown/Previous School55 Neli A’asa OL 6-2 300 Jr. 2VL 2-16-88 21 Big Rapids, Mich./Big Rapids HS99 James Aiono DE 6-3 280 Jr. JC 1-23-89 20 West Valley City, Utah/Snow College45 Boo Andersen LB 6-1 230 Fr. RS 12-14-89 19 Sandy, Utah/Alta HS4 Matt Asiata RB 5-11 230 Sr. 1VL 7-24-87 22 West Valley City, Utah/Snow College68 Zane Beadles OL 6-4 305 Sr. 3VL 11-19-86 22 Sandy, Utah/Hillcrest HS Bryce Bennion DB 6-0 199 Fr. RS 10-24-86 22 South Jordan, Utah/Bingham HS Jake Bentrude LB 6-3 203 So. SQ 9-16-88 20 Draper, Utah/Juan Diego HS70 Tony Bergstrom OL 6-6 300 So. 1VL 8-8-86 23 Salt Lake City/Skyline HS97 Nick Binks DE 6-5 240 Fr. RS 9-11-87 21 Bountiful, Utah/Bountiful HS35 Greg Bird DB 6-2 215 So. 1VL 6-17-86 23 Mesa, Ariz./Red Mountain HS5 Conroy Black DB 6-0 176 Jr. JC 10-31-88 20 Miramar, Fla./Fullerton CC 74 Sam Brenner OL 6-3 300 Fr. HS 4-27-90 19 Oceanside, Calif./Oceanside HS85 Jereme Brooks WR 5-7 170 Jr. 2VL 4-23-89 20 League City, Texas/Clear Creek HS Tyson Buck LB 6-2 205 Fr. HS 4-6-88 21 Highland, Utah/Lone Peak HS73 Daniel Bukarau OL 6-1 271 Jr. 2VL 10-20-85 23 Kailua, Hawaii/Kailua HS38 Beau Burton RB 5-9 195 Fr. HS 8-3-91 18 Scottsdale, Ariz./Saguaro HS 27 Brandon Burton DB 6-0 184 So. 1VL 7-31-89 20 Houston, Texas/Clear Creek HS7 Terrance Cain QB 5-11 185 Jr. JC 7-14-88 21 Houston, Texas/Blinn CC21 Lamar Chapman DB 5-8 170 Jr. RS 4-16-87 22 Compton, Calif./El Camino JC15 DeVonte Christopher WR 6-1 190 Fr. RS 4-17-90 19 Las Vegas, Nev./Canyon Springs HS34 Tysen Clements DB 5-11 200 Jr. 2VL 11-10-84 24 Salt Lake City/Skyline HS84 Brad Clifford TE 6-4 250 Jr. 2VL 3-7-86 23 Salt Lake City/Olympus HS 34 Tage Clifford TE 6-1 234 So. SQ 7-16-85 24 Roy, Utah/Snow College94 Christian Cox DL 6-1 248 Jr. 1VL 12-11-85 23 Bountiful, Utah/Southern Utah53 Eric Dago DE 6-2 211 Fr. HS 2-24-90 19 Houston, Texas/Westside HS 12 Joe Dale DB 5-11 200 Sr. 3VL 12-18-86 22 Irving, Texas/Nimitz HS Grayson Dart LB 6-1 200 Fr. RS 8-25-86 23 Layton, Utah/Northridge HS69 Zach Davila OL 6-4 296 Fr. HS 11-30-89 19 Vail, Ariz./Cienega HS47 Tatum Drecksel DL 6-2 255 Sr. 2VL 7-31-85 24 Salt Lake City/Southern Utah92 Kenape Eliapo DT 6-0 300 Sr. 3VL 3-22-86 23 San Francisco, Calif./So. San Francisco HS Isi Filimoeatu LB 6-0 229 Jr. JC 7-5-85 24 West Valley City, Utah/Snow College78 Louis Finner OL 6-3 300 So. 1VL 4-19-89 20 Plano, Texas/Plano East HS87 Sean Fitzgerald WR 6-3 195 Fr. HS 4-28-88 21 Mission Viejo, Calif./Mission Viejo HS48 Junior Fonua RB 5-8 230 Sr. 1VL 2-19-87 22 Rancho Cucamonga, Calif./Texas Southern42 Nai Fotu DE 6-0 240 Jr. 2VL 8-20-88 21 Laie, Hawaii/Kahuku HS59 Kepa Gaison LB 5-10 220 Sr. 2VL 3-20-87 22 Kaneohe, Hawaii/The Kamehameha School89 Colby Goodwin TE 6-5 220 Fr. HS 1-16-91 18 Houston, Texas/CY-Fair HS 62 Patrick Greene SN 6-2 210 Fr. RS 2-20-90 19 Monrovia, Calif./Monrovia HS95 Latu Heimuli DT 6-3 300 Fr. HS 5-27-91 18 Salt Lake City/Highland HS83 Ben Hendy TE 6-2 232 Sr. 1VL 9-9-86 22 Sandy, Utah/Temple17 Robert Johnson DB 6-2 200 Sr. 2VL 2-13-87 22 Los Angeles, Calif./L.A. Southwest College24 Justin Jones DB 5-9 180 Sr. 3VL 6-6-88 21 Marshall, Texas/Marshall HS64 Vyncent Jones OL 6-3 291 Fr. HS 9-18-90 18 Sandy, Utah/Jordan HS80 Chris Joppru TE 6-6 267 Sr. 1VL 2-6-87 22 Minnetonka, Minn./Minnetonka HS9 Aiona Key WR 6-4 195 Sr. 1VL 11-20-86 22 Citrus Heights, Calif./Mt. SAC51 Jamel King LB 6-2 229 So. 1VL 3-31-89 20 Murrieta, Calif./Vista Murrieta HS44 Dave Kruger DT 6-5 272 Fr. RS 5-17-90 19 Orem, Utah/Timpanogos HS2 Maxwell Lacy DB 6-2 193 So. JC 7-20-89 20 Pasadena, Calif./Compton College 26 Ryan Lacy WR 5-10 184 Fr. RS 9-5-90 18 Antelope, Calif./Oakmont HS Mike Laloni DL 6-2 250 Jr. JC 6-27-83 26 West Valley City, Utah/Snow College29 Nick Liefting DB 6-1 185 So. SQ 5-9-85 24 West Valley City, Utah/Hunter HS19 Corbin Louks QB 6-0 200 Jr. 2VL 4-10-89 20 Danville, Calif./San Ramon Valley HS86 Ray Magee WR 6-4 226 Jr. JC 4-12-88 21 San Diego, Calif./Fullerton CC 18 Chad Manis LB 6-5 230 Jr. 1VL 2-13-88 21 Lakewood, Calif./Cerritos College39 Nick Marsh P/K 5-11 190 Fr. HS 9-5-91 17 Petaluma, Calif./Petaluma HS52 Matt Martinez LB 6-0 226 So. 1VL 1-21-88 21 Murray, Utah/Cottonwood HS11 Luke Matthews WR 6-1 205 Fr. RS 11-10-89 19 Phoenix, Ariz./Desert Vista HS41 Koa Misi DE 6-3 263 Sr. 2VL 1-17-87 22 Santa Rosa, Calif./Santa Rosa JC81 Kendrick Moeai TE 6-5 235 Fr. RS 3-28-90 19 West Jordan, Utah/Copper Hills HS46 Trevor Moss RB 5-11 196 Sr. 2VL 10-13-83 25 Sandy, Utah/Northwest CC Chase Nakamura WR 6-3 174 Fr. HS 3-7-90 19 Wailuku, Hawaii/HP Baldwin HS75 Viliamu Nau OL 6-6 300 Sr. SQ 4-24-87 22 Pomona, Calif./Mt. San Antonio College50 Mo Neal LB 6-2 221 So. 1VL 1-2-88 21 Oakland, Calif./San Leandro HS82 John Peel WR 6-1 185 Sr. 1VL 5-9-86 23 Scottsdale, Ariz./Chaparral HS



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2009 AlPhAbetICAl ROsteRNo. Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Yr. Exp. B-Date Age Hometown/Previous School Joe Phillips K 5-11 187 Jr. JC 1-29-86 23 Salt Lake City/Snow College16 David Reed WR 6-0 190 Sr. 1VL 3-22-87 22 New Britain, Conn./Pasadena City College29 Mychal Robinson WR 5-8 191 So. 1VL 12-9-88 20 Salt Lake City/Juan Diego HS56 Kapua Sai OL 6-5 319 Fr. HS 12-21-90 18 Kahalu’u, Hawaii/St. Louis HS 93 Thor Salanoa LB 6-2 210 Fr. RS 2-7-89 20 Honolulu, Hawaii/Radford HS72 Caleb Schlauderaff OL 6-4 300 Jr. 2VL 11-7-87 21 Shelton, Wash./Shelton HS95 Sean Sellwood P/K 6-3 200 Fr. RS 7-11-90 19 Salt Lake City/Judge Memorial HS22 Sausan Shakerin RB 6-2 225 Fr. RS 7-31-89 20 Sandy, Utah/Alta HS90 Derrick Shelby DE 6-3 250 So. 1VL 2-7-89 20 Houston, Texas/Hightower HS98 Sealver Siliga DT 6-3 300 So. 1VL 2-15-90 19 West Jordan, Utah/Copper Hills HS88 Jamal Smith WR 6-2 181 Fr. HS 3-29-91 18 Oxnard, Calif./Oxnard HS 1 Shaky Smithson WR 5-11 210 Jr. JC 8-23-87 22 Baltimore, Md./East Los Angeles CC Benjamin Soliven DB 5-8 180 So. TR 8-3-86 23 Waipahu, Hawaii/BYU-Hawaii31 Victor Spikes DB 6-0 200 Fr. HS 5-31-90 19 Beaumont, Texas/ Beaumont Central HS25 R.J. Stanford DB 5-11 184 Sr. 3VL 5-6-88 21 Chino, Calif./Chino HS54 Tevita Stevens OL 6-1 295 Fr. RS 7-4-87 22 Hemet, Calif./Hemet HS14 Jarrad Stewart DB 5-9 189 Fr. HS 12-7-90 18 Houston, Texas/Pearland HS 2 Ray Stowers RB 6-0 222 Sr. 3VL 2-2-85 23 Honolulu, Hawaii/Iolani HS10 Stevenson Sylvester LB 6-2 230 Sr. 3VL 7-18-88 21 Las Vegas, Nev./Valley HS43 Lei Talamaivao DT 6-2 280 So. 1VL 9-20-88 20 Rancho Cucamonga, Calif./Rancho Cucamonga HS33 Justin Taplin-Ross DB 6-3 212 Jr. 2VL 3-26-89 20 Murrieta, Calif./Vista Murrieta HS79 Percy Taumoelau OL 6-4 313 Fr. HS 10-30-90 18 Glendale, Utah/Cottonwood HS 77 Zane Taylor OL 6-2 300 Jr. 2VL 4-23-88 21 Moab, Utah/Grand County HS Lolo Tenifa DB 5-11 195 Fr. TR 12-18-86 22 Sandy, Utah/Brigham Young Tory Tima RB 5-10 200 Jr. JC 12-15-83 25 Magna, Utah/Mt. San Antonio91 Jeremiah Tofaeono DT 6-3 311 Fr. HS 3-5-91 18 Las Vegas, Nev./Cheyenne HS 28 Reggie Topps DB 5-11 180 Fr. RS 12-19-88 20 Prunedale, Calif./N. Monterey County HS 67 Derek Tuimauga OL 6-4 310 Fr. RS 9-30-90 18 South Jordan, Utah/Bingham HS96 Junior Tui’one DE 6-4 274 Jr. 1VL 12-5-85 23 Hawthorne, Calif./El Camino JC 58 Siosaia Tuipulotu DT 6-1 280 Fr. HS 8-3-90 19 Euless, Texas/Trinity HS 60 Kawika Vincent OL 6-4 290 Jr. TR 11-30-86 22 Kailua, Hawaii/Dixie State College30 Ben Vroman K/P 6-0 203 Sr. 3VL 4-22-87 22 Salt Lake City/Skyline HS31 Zach Wade WR 6-3 196 So. RS 10-7-86 22 Salt Lake City/Dixie College32 Chaz Walker LB 5-11 215 So. 1VL 9-30-88 20 Farmington, Utah/Davis HS 37 Chris Washington DB 6-0 190 Fr. HS 11-11-91 17 Layton, Utah/Northridge HS 71 Walter Watts OL 6-2 295 Jr. 2VL 10-11-88 20 Los Banos, Calif./Los Banos HS 8 Elijah Wesson WR 5-11 185 Sr. 3VL 6-2-87 22 Compton, Calif./Dominguez HS36 Eddie Wide RB 5-10 195 Jr. 2VL 11-19-88 20 Las Vegas, Nev./Cimarron Memorial HS13 J.J. Williams LB 6-0 225 So. 1VL 2-26-86 23 Aurora, Colo./Grandview HS57 Tyler Williams OL 6-1 290 Sr. 3VL 2-28-87 22 Mililani, Hawaii/Kamehameha HS20 Mike Wright LB 6-2 235 Sr. 3VL 6-6-86 23 Bountiful, Utah/Southern Utah3 Jordan Wynn QB 6-1 190 Fr. HS 7-5-90 19 Oceanside, Calif./Oceanside HS6 Kamaron Yancy DB 5-9 187 Jr. JC 9-7-84 24 Los Angeles, Calif./Pierce College

A’asa, Neli. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ah-ah-sa, NellyAiono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eye-oh-noAsiata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ah-see-ah-ta(Brooks), Jereme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JeremyBukurau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Boo-koo-rau(Christopher), DeVonte. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Da-von-tay(Clifford), Tage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rhymes with ageDavila . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dav-ee-laDago. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day-goEliapo, Kenape . . . . . . . . . . . Ee-lee-a-po, Ken-ah-payFilimoeatu, Isi . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feely-moy-ah-too, E.C.(Finner), Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LewisFonua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fo-new-aFotu, Nai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fo-too, NyGaison, Kepa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guy-son, Keppa

Heimuli, Latu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hey-moo-lee, La-tooJoppru. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jah-proo(Key), Aiona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-own-a(King) Jamel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ja-mellLaloni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . La-lone-eeLiefting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leaf-tingLouks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LowksMagee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ma-gheeManis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Man-issMisi, Koa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mee-see, Ko-aMoeai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mo-ee-ah-eeNau, Viliamu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Now, Veely-ah-mooSai, Kupua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sigh, Ka-poo-aSalanoa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sal-a-no-aSchlauderaff, Caleb . . . . . . . . Schlah-der-off, Kay-leb

Shakerin, Sausan . . . . . . . . . . Shack-er-in, Sue-sawnSiliga, Sealver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See-linga, SilverStowers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rhymes with towersTalamaivao, Lei. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tala-my-vow, LayTaumoelau . . .Tao-moy-lau (rhymes with ow-moy-ow)Tenifa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ten-ee-faTima . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tee-maTofaeono. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To-fy-o-noTuimauga . . . . . . too-ee-maun (rhymes with down)-gaTui’one . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Too-ee-oh-nayTuipulotu, Siosaia . . . Too-ee-poo-lo-too, See-o-sigh-a(Vincent) Kawika. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ka-veek-a(Wesson) Elijah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ee-ly-ja

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2009 NuMeRICAl ROsteRNo. Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Yr. Exp. B-Date Age Hometown/Previous School1 Shaky Smithson WR 5-11 210 Jr. JC 8-23-87 22 Baltimore, Md./East Los Angeles CC 2 Maxwell Lacy DB 6-2 193 So. JC 7-20-89 20 Pasadena, Calif./Compton College 2 Ray Stowers RB 6-0 222 Sr. 3VL 2-2-85 23 Honolulu, Hawaii/Iolani HS3 Jordan Wynn QB 6-1 190 Fr. HS 7-5-90 19 Oceanside, Calif./Oceanside HS4 Matt Asiata RB 5-11 230 Sr. 1VL 7-24-87 22 West Valley City, Utah/Snow College5 Conroy Black DB 6-0 176 Jr. JC 10-31-88 20 Miramar, Fla./Fullerton CC 6 Kamaron Yancy DB 5-9 187 Jr. JC 9-7-84 24 Los Angeles, Calif./Pierce College7 Terrance Cain QB 5-11 185 Jr. JC 7-14-88 21 Houston, Texas/Blinn CC8 Elijah Wesson WR 5-11 185 Sr. 3VL 6-2-87 22 Compton, Calif./Dominguez HS9 Aiona Key WR 6-4 195 Sr. 1VL 11-20-86 22 Citrus Heights, Calif./Mt. SAC10 Stevenson Sylvester LB 6-2 230 Sr. 3VL 7-18-88 21 Las Vegas, Nev./Valley HS11 Luke Matthews WR 6-1 205 Fr. RS 11-10-89 19 Phoenix, Ariz./Desert Vista HS12 Joe Dale DB 5-11 200 Sr. 3VL 12-18-86 22 Irving, Texas/Nimitz HS13 J.J. Williams LB 6-0 225 So. 1VL 2-26-86 23 Aurora, Colo./Grandview HS14 Jarrad Stewart DB 5-9 189 Fr. HS 12-7-90 18 Houston, Texas/Pearland HS 15 DeVonte Christopher WR 6-1 190 Fr. RS 4-17-90 19 Las Vegas, Nev./Canyon Springs HS16 David Reed WR 6-0 190 Sr. 1VL 3-22-87 22 New Britain, Conn./Pasadena City College17 Robert Johnson DB 6-2 200 Sr. 2VL 2-13-87 22 Los Angeles, Calif./L.A. Southwest College18 Chad Manis LB 6-5 230 Jr. 1VL 2-13-88 21 Lakewood, Calif./Cerritos College19 Corbin Louks QB 6-0 200 Jr. 2VL 4-10-89 20 Danville, Calif./San Ramon Valley HS20 Mike Wright LB 6-2 235 Sr. 3VL 6-6-86 23 Bountiful, Utah/Southern Utah21 Lamar Chapman DB 5-8 170 Jr. RS 4-16-87 22 Compton, Calif./El Camino JC22 Sausan Shakerin RB 6-2 225 Fr. RS 7-31-89 20 Sandy, Utah/Alta HS24 Justin Jones DB 5-9 180 Sr. 3VL 6-6-88 21 Marshall, Texas/Marshall HS25 R.J. Stanford DB 5-11 184 Sr. 3VL 5-6-88 21 Chino, Calif./Chino HS26 Ryan Lacy WR 5-10 184 Fr. RS 9-5-90 18 Antelope, Calif./Oakmont HS27 Brandon Burton DB 6-0 184 So. 1VL 7-31-89 20 Houston, Texas/Clear Creek HS28 Reggie Topps DB 5-11 180 Fr. RS 12-19-88 20 Prunedale, Calif./N. Monterey County HS 29 Nick Liefting DB 6-1 185 So. SQ 5-9-85 24 West Valley City, Utah/Hunter HS29 Mychal Robinson WR 5-8 191 So. 1VL 12-9-88 20 Salt Lake City/Juan Diego HS30 Ben Vroman K/P 6-0 203 Sr. 3VL 4-22-87 22 Salt Lake City/Skyline HS31 Victor Spikes DB 6-0 200 Fr. HS 5-31-90 19 Beaumont, Texas/ Beaumont Central HS31 Zach Wade WR 6-3 196 So. RS 10-7-86 22 Salt Lake City/Dixie College32 Chaz Walker LB 5-11 215 So. 1VL 9-30-88 20 Farmington, Utah/Davis HS 33 Justin Taplin-Ross DB 6-3 212 Jr. 2VL 3-26-89 20 Murrieta, Calif./Vista Murrieta HS34 Tysen Clements DB 5-11 200 Jr. 2VL 11-10-84 24 Salt Lake City/Skyline HS34 Tage Clifford TE 6-1 234 So. SQ 7-16-85 24 Roy, Utah/Snow College35 Greg Bird DB 6-2 215 So. 1VL 6-17-86 23 Mesa, Ariz./Red Mountain HS36 Eddie Wide RB 5-10 195 Jr. 2VL 11-19-88 20 Las Vegas, Nev./Cimarron Memorial HS37 Chris Washington DB 6-0 190 Fr. HS 11-11-91 17 Layton, Utah/Northridge HS 38 Beau Burton RB 5-9 195 Fr. HS 8-3-91 18 Scottsdale, Ariz./Saguaro HS 39 Nick Marsh P/K 5-11 190 Fr. HS 9-5-91 17 Petaluma, Calif./Petaluma HS41 Koa Misi DE 6-3 263 Sr. 2VL 1-17-87 22 Santa Rosa, Calif./Santa Rosa JC42 Nai Fotu DE 6-0 240 Jr. 2VL 8-20-88 21 Laie, Hawaii/Kahuku HS43 Lei Talamaivao DT 6-2 280 So. 1VL 9-20-88 20 Rancho Cucamonga, Calif./Rancho Cucamonga HS44 Dave Kruger DT 6-5 272 Fr. RS 5-17-90 19 Orem, Utah/Timpanogos HS45 Boo Andersen LB 6-1 230 Fr. RS 12-14-89 19 Sandy, Utah/Alta HS46 Trevor Moss RB 5-11 196 Sr. 2VL 10-13-83 25 Sandy, Utah/Northwest CC47 Tatum Drecksel DL 6-2 255 Sr. 2VL 7-31-85 24 Salt Lake City/Southern Utah48 Junior Fonua RB 5-8 230 Sr. 1VL 2-19-87 22 Rancho Cucamonga, Calif./Texas Southern50 Mo Neal LB 6-2 221 So. 1VL 1-2-88 21 Oakland, Calif./San Leandro HS51 Jamel King LB 6-2 229 So. 1VL 3-31-89 20 Murrieta, Calif./Vista Murrieta HS52 Matt Martinez LB 6-0 226 So. 1VL 1-21-88 21 Murray, Utah/Cottonwood HS53 Eric Dago DE 6-2 211 Fr. HS 2-24-90 19 Houston, Texas/Westside HS 54 Tevita Stevens OL 6-1 295 Fr. RS 7-4-87 22 Hemet, Calif./Hemet HS55 Neli A’asa OL 6-2 300 Jr. 2VL 2-16-88 21 Big Rapids, Mich./Big Rapids HS56 Kapua Sai OL 6-5 319 Fr. HS 12-21-90 18 Kahalu’u, Hawaii/St. Louis HS 57 Tyler Williams OL 6-1 290 Sr. 3VL 2-28-87 22 Mililani, Hawaii/Kamehameha HS58 Siosaia Tuipulotu DT 6-1 280 Fr. HS 8-3-90 19 Euless, Texas/Trinity HS 59 Kepa Gaison LB 5-10 220 Sr. 2VL 3-20-87 22 Kaneohe, Hawaii/The Kamehameha School60 Kawika Vincent OL 6-4 290 Jr. TR 11-30-86 22 Kailua, Hawaii/Dixie State College62 Patrick Greene SN 6-2 210 Fr. RS 2-20-90 19 Monrovia, Calif./Monrovia HS64 Vyncent Jones OL 6-3 291 Fr. HS 9-18-90 18 Sandy, Utah/Jordan HS67 Derek Tuimauga OL 6-4 310 Fr. RS 9-30-90 18 South Jordan, Utah/Bingham HS



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2009 NuMeRICAl ROsteRNo. Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Yr. Exp. B-Date Age Hometown/Previous School68 Zane Beadles OL 6-4 305 Sr. 3VL 11-19-86 22 Sandy, Utah/Hillcrest HS69 Zach Davila OL 6-4 296 Fr. HS 11-30-89 19 Vail, Ariz./Cienega HS70 Tony Bergstrom OL 6-6 300 So. 1VL 8-8-86 23 Salt Lake City/Skyline HS71 Walter Watts OL 6-2 295 Jr. 2VL 10-11-88 20 Los Banos, Calif./Los Banos HS 72 Caleb Schlauderaff OL 6-4 300 Jr. 2VL 11-7-87 21 Shelton, Wash./Shelton HS73 Daniel Bukarau OL 6-1 271 Jr. 2VL 10-20-85 23 Kailua, Hawaii/Kailua HS74 Sam Brenner OL 6-3 300 Fr. HS 4-27-90 19 Oceanside, Calif./Oceanside HS75 Viliamu Nau OL 6-6 300 Sr. SQ 4-24-87 22 Pomona, Calif./Mt. San Antonio College77 Zane Taylor OL 6-2 300 Jr. 2VL 4-23-88 21 Moab, Utah/Grand County HS78 Louis Finner OL 6-3 300 So. 1VL 4-19-89 20 Plano, Texas/Plano East HS79 Percy Taumoelau OL 6-4 313 Fr. HS 10-30-90 18 Glendale, Utah/Cottonwood HS 80 Chris Joppru TE 6-6 267 Sr. 1VL 2-6-87 22 Minnetonka, Minn./Minnetonka HS81 Kendrick Moeai TE 6-5 235 Fr. RS 3-28-90 19 West Jordan, Utah/Copper Hills HS82 John Peel WR 6-1 185 Sr. 1VL 5-9-86 23 Scottsdale, Ariz./Chaparral HS83 Ben Hendy TE 6-2 232 Sr. 1VL 9-9-86 22 Sandy, Utah/Temple84 Brad Clifford TE 6-4 250 Jr. 2VL 3-7-86 23 Salt Lake City/Olympus HS 85 Jereme Brooks WR 5-7 170 Jr. 2VL 4-23-89 20 League City, Texas/Clear Creek HS86 Ray Magee WR 6-4 226 Jr. JC 4-12-88 21 San Diego, Calif./Fullerton CC 87 Sean Fitzgerald WR 6-3 195 Fr. HS 4-28-88 21 Mission Viejo, Calif./Mission Viejo HS88 Jamal Smith WR 6-2 181 Fr. HS 3-29-91 18 Oxnard, Calif./Oxnard HS 89 Colby Goodwin TE 6-5 220 Fr. HS 1-16-91 18 Houston, Texas/CY-Fair HS 90 Derrick Shelby DE 6-3 250 So. 1VL 2-7-89 20 Houston, Texas/Hightower HS91 Jeremiah Tofaeono DT 6-3 311 Fr. HS 3-5-91 18 Las Vegas, Nev./Cheyenne HS 92 Kenape Eliapo DT 6-0 300 Sr. 3VL 3-22-86 23 San Francisco, Calif./So. San Francisco HS93 Thor Salanoa LB 6-2 210 Fr. RS 2-7-89 20 Honolulu, Hawaii/Radford HS94 Christian Cox DL 6-1 248 Jr. 1VL 12-11-85 23 Bountiful, Utah/Southern Utah95 Latu Heimuli DT 6-3 300 Fr. HS 5-27-91 18 Salt Lake City/Highland HS95 Sean Sellwood P/K 6-3 200 Fr. RS 7-11-90 19 Salt Lake City/Judge Memorial HS96 Junior Tui’one DE 6-4 274 Jr. 1VL 12-5-85 23 Hawthorne, Calif./El Camino JC 97 Nick Binks DE 6-5 240 Fr. RS 9-11-87 21 Bountiful, Utah/Bountiful HS98 Sealver Siliga DT 6-3 300 So. 1VL 2-15-90 19 West Jordan, Utah/Copper Hills HS99 James Aiono DE 6-3 280 Jr. JC 1-23-89 20 West Valley City, Utah/Snow College Joe Phillips K 5-11 187 Jr. JC 1-29-86 23 Salt Lake City/Snow College Benjamin Soliven DB 5-8 180 So. TR 8-3-86 23 Waipahu, Hawaii/BYU-Hawaii Lolo Tenifa DB 5-11 195 Fr. TR 12-18-86 22 Sandy, Utah/Brigham Young Tory Tima RB 5-10 200 Jr. JC 12-15-83 25 Magna, Utah/Mt. San Antonio Bryce Bennion DB 6-0 199 Fr. RS 10-24-86 22 South Jordan, Utah/Bingham HS Jake Bentrude LB 6-3 203 So. SQ 9-16-88 20 Draper, Utah/Juan Diego HS Tyson Buck LB 6-2 205 Fr. HS 4-6-88 21 Highland, Utah/Lone Peak HS Grayson Dart LB 6-1 200 Fr. RS 8-25-86 23 Layton, Utah/Northridge HS Isi Filimoeatu LB 6-0 229 Jr. JC 7-5-85 24 West Valley City, Utah/Snow College Mike Laloni DL 6-2 250 Jr. JC 6-27-83 26 West Valley City, Utah/Snow College Chase Nakamura WR 6-3 174 Fr. HS 3-7-90 19 Wailuku, Hawaii/HP Baldwin HS

A’asa, Neli. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ah-ah-sa, NellyAiono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eye-oh-noAsiata . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ah-see-ah-ta(Brooks), Jereme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JeremyBukurau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Boo-koo-rau(Christopher), DeVonte. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Da-von-tay(Clifford), Tage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rhymes with ageDavila . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dav-ee-laDago. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day-goEliapo, Kenape . . . . . . . . . . . Ee-lee-a-po, Ken-ah-payFilimoeatu, Isi . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feely-moy-ah-too, E.C.(Finner), Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LewisFonua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fo-new-aFotu, Nai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fo-too, NyGaison, Kepa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guy-son, Keppa

Heimuli, Latu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hey-moo-lee, La-tooJoppru. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jah-proo(Key), Aiona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-own-a(King) Jamel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ja-mellLaloni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . La-lone-eeLiefting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leaf-tingLouks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LowksMagee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ma-gheeManis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Man-issMisi, Koa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mee-see, Ko-aMoeai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mo-ee-ah-eeNau, Viliamu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Now, Veely-ah-mooSai, Kupua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sigh, Ka-poo-aSalanoa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sal-a-no-aSchlauderaff, Caleb . . . . . . . . Schlah-der-off, Kay-leb

Shakerin, Sausan . . . . . . . . . . Shack-er-in, Sue-sawnSiliga, Sealver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See-linga, SilverStowers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rhymes with towersTalamaivao, Lei. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tala-my-vow, LayTaumoelau . . .Tao-moy-lau (rhymes with ow-moy-ow)Tenifa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ten-ee-faTima . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tee-maTofaeono. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To-fy-o-noTuimauga . . . . . . too-ee-maun (rhymes with down)-gaTui’one . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Too-ee-oh-nayTuipulotu, Siosaia . . . Too-ee-poo-lo-too, See-o-sigh-a(Vincent) Kawika. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ka-veek-a(Wesson) Elijah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ee-ly-ja

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ARIzONA (5)Greg BirdBeau BurtonZach DavilaLuke MatthewsJohn Peel

CAlIfORNIA (29)Sam BrennerLamar ChapmanKenape EliapoSean FitzgeraldJunior FonuaPatrick GreeneRobert JohnsonAiona KeyJamel KingMaxwell LacyRyan LacyCorbin LouksRay MageeChad ManisNick MarshKoa MisiViliamu NauMo NealJamal Smith

R.J. StanfordTevita StevensLei TalamaivaoJustin Taplin-RossReggie ToppsJunior Tui’oneWalter WattsElijah WessonJordan WynnKameron Yancy

COlORAdO (1)J.J. Williams

CONNeCtICut (1)David Reed

flORIdA (1)Conroy Black

hAWAII (10)Daniel BukarauNai FotuKepa GaisonChase NakamuraKapua Sai

Thor SalanoaBenjamin SolivenRay StowersKawika VincentTyler Williams

MARylANd (1)Shaky Smithson

MIChIGAN (1)Neli A’asa

MINNesOtA (1)Chris Joppru

NeVAdA (4)DeVonte ChristopherStevenson SylvesterJeremiah TofaeonoEddie Wide

texAs (12)Jereme BrooksBrandon BurtonTerrance CainEric Dago

Joe DaleLouis FinnerColby GoodwinJustin JonesDerrick ShelbyVictor SpikesJarrad StewartSiosaia Tuipulotu

utAh (40)James AionoBoo AndersenMatt AsiataZane BeadlesBryce BennionJake BentrudeTony BergstromNick BinksTyson BuckTysen ClementsBrad CliffordTage CliffordChristian CoxGrayson DartTatum DreckselIsi Filimoeatu Latu Heimuli

Ben HendyVyncent JonesDave KrugerMike LaloniNick LieftingMatt MartinezKendrick MoeaiTrevor MossJoe PhillipsMychal RobinsonSean SellwoodSausan ShakerinSealver SiligaPercy TaumoelauZane TaylorLolo TenifaTory TimaDerek TuimaugaBen VromanZach WadeChaz WalkerChris WashingtonMike Wright

WAshINGtON (1)Caleb Schlauderaff

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seNIORs (24)Matt AsiataZane BeadlesJoe DaleTatum DreckselKenape EliapoJunior FonuaKepa GaisonBen HendyRobert JohnsonJustin JonesChris JoppruAiona KeyKoa MisiTrevor MossViliamu NauJohn PeelDavid ReedR.J. StanfordRay StowersStevenson SylvesterBen VromanElijah WessonTyler WilliamsMike Wright

JuNIORs (27)Neli A’asaJames Aiono Conroy BlackJereme BrooksDaniel BukarauTerrance CainLamar ChapmanTysen ClementsBrad CliffordChristian CoxIsi FilimoeatuNai FotuMike LaloniCorbin LouksRay MageeChad ManisJoe PhillipsCaleb SchlauderaffShaky SmithsonJustin Taplin-RossZane TaylorTory TimaJunior Tui’oneKawika VincentWalter WattsEddie WideKamaron Yancy

sOPhOMORes (19)Jake BentrudeTony BergstromGreg BirdBrandon BurtonTage CliffordLouis FinnerJamel KingMaxwell LacyNick LieftingMatt MartinezMo NealMychal RobinsonDerrick ShelbySealver SiligaBenjamin SolivenLei TalamaivaoZach WadeChaz WalkerJ.J. Williams

fReshMeN (37)Boo AndersenBryce BennionNick BinksSam BrennerTyson BuckBeau BurtonDeVonte ChristopherEric DagoGrayson DartZach DavilaSean FitzgeraldColby GoodwinPatrick GreeneLatu HeimuliVyncent JonesDave KrugerRyan LacyNick MarshLuke MatthewsKendrick MoeaiChase NakamuraKapua SaiThor SalanoaSean SellwoodSausan ShakerinJamal SmithVictor Spikes

Tevita StevensJarrad StewartPercy TaumoelauLolo TenifaJeremiah TofaeonoReggie ToppsDerek TuimaugaSiosaia TuipulotuChris WashingtonJordan Wynn



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left tACkle68 Zane Beadles (6-4, 305, Sr., 3VL)75 Viliamu Nau (6-6, 300, Sr., SQ)

left GuARd72 Caleb Schlauderaff (6-4, 300, Jr., 2VL)71 Walter Watts (6-2, 295, Jr., 2VL)

CeNteR57 Tyler Williams (6-1, 290, Sr., 3VL)54 Tevita Stevens (6-1, 295, Fr., RS)

RIGht GuARd77 Zane Taylor (6-2, 300, Jr., 2VL)67 Derek Tuimauga (6-4, 310, Fr., RS)

RIGht tACkle70 Tony Bergstrom (6-6, 300, So., 1VL)74 Sam Brenner (6-3, 300, Fr., HS) or55 Neli A’asa (6-2, 300, Jr., 2VL)

quARteRbACk19 Corbin Louks (6-0, 200, Jr., 2VL) or7 Terrance Cain (5-11, 185, Jr., JC) or3 Jordan Wynn (6-1, 190, Fr., HS)

RuNNING bACk4 Matt Asiata (5-11, 230, Sr., 1VL)36 Eddie Wide (5-10, 195, Jr., 2VL) or22 Sausan Shakerin (6-2, 225, Fr., RS)

WIde ReCeIVeR16 David Reed (6-0, 190, Sr., 1VL)1 Shaky Smithson (5-11, 210, Jr., JC) or26 Ryan Lacy (5-10, 184, Fr., RS)

WIde ReCeIVeR85 Jereme Brooks (5-7, 170, Jr., 2VL)8 Elijah Wesson (5-11, 185, Sr., 3VL)

WIde ReCeIVeR9 Aiona Key (6-4, 195, Sr., 1VL)15 DeVonte Christopher (6-1, 190, Fr., RS) or86 Ray Magee (6-4, 226, Jr., JC)

WIde ReCeIVeR11 Luke Matthews (6-1, 205, Fr., RS)82 John Peel (6-1, 185, Sr., 1VL)

tIGht eNd80 Chris Joppru (6-6, 267, Sr., 1VL)84 Brad Clifford (6-4, 250, Jr., 2VL) or81 Kendrick Moeai (6-5, 235, Fr., RS)

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left eNd90 Derrick Shelby (6-3, 250, So., 1VL) or42 Nai Fotu (6-0, 240, Jr., 2VL)94 Christian Cox (6-1, 248, Jr., 1VL)

tACkle43 Lei Talamaivao (6-2, 280, So., 1VL)99 James Aiono (6-3, 280, Jr., JC)

NOse tACkle98 Sealver Siliga (6-3, 300, So., 1VL)92 Kenape Eliapo (6-0, 300, Sr., 3VL)95 Latu Heimuli (6-3, 300, Fr., HS)

RIGht eNd41 Koa Misi (6-3, 263, Sr., 2VL)96 Junior Tui’one (6-4, 274, Jr., 1VL)

ROVeR lINebACkeR10 Stevenson Sylvester (6-2, 230, Sr., 3VL)13 J.J. Williams (6-0, 225, So., 1VL)51 Jamel King (6-2, 229, So., 1VL)

MIddle lINebACkeR20 Mike Wright (6-2, 235, Sr., 3VL)50 Mo Neal (6-2, 221, So., 1VL) or52 Matt Martinez (6-0, 226, So., 1VL)

stud lINebACkeR59 Kepa Gaison (5-10, 220, Sr., 2VL)32 Chaz Walker (5-11, 215, So., 1VL) or18 Chad Manis (6-5, 230, Jr., 1VL)

CORNeRbACk25 R.J. Stanford (5-11, 184, Sr., 3VL)6 Kamaron Yancy (5-9, 187, Jr., JC)

CORNeRbACk27 Brandon Burton (6-0, 184, So., 1VL)5 Conroy Black (6-0, 176, Jr., JC)

NICkel bACk25 R.J. Stanford (5-11, 184, Sr., 3VL)21 Lamar Chapman (5-8, 170, Jr., RS)

fRee sAfety17 Robert Johnson (6-2, 200, Sr., 2VL)28 Reggie Topps (5-11, 180, Fr., RS)

stRONG sAfety12 Joe Dale (5-11, 200, Sr., 3VL)33 Justin Taplin-Ross (6-3, 212, Jr., 2VL)

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PuNteR95 Sean Sellwood (6-3, 200, Fr., RS)39 Nick Marsh (5-11, 190, Fr., HS)

PlACe kICkeR30 Ben Vroman (6-0, 203, Sr., 3VL)39 Nick Marsh (5-11, 190, Fr., HS)

kICkOffs30 Ben Vroman (6-0, 203, Sr., 3VL)39 Nick Marsh (5-11, 190, Fr., HS)

lONG sNAPPeR62 Patrick Greene (6-2, 210, Fr., RS)18 Chad Manis (6-5, 230, Jr., 1VL)

shORt sNAPPeR62 Patrick Greene (6-2, 210, Fr., RS)83 Ben Hendy (6-2, 232, Sr., 1VL) or18 Chad Manis (6-5, 230, Jr., 1VL)

hOldeR95 Sean Sellwood (6-3, 200, Fr., RS)15 DeVonte Christopher (6-1, 190, Fr., RS)

PuNt RetuRNs11 Luke Matthews (6-1, 205, Fr., RS)33 Justin Taplin-Ross (6-3, 212, Jr., 2VL)

kICkOff RetuRNs16 David Reed (6-0, 190, Sr., 1VL)85 Jereme Brooks (5-7, 170, Jr., 2VL) or8 Elijah Wesson (5-11, 185, Sr., 3VL)

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ON the fIeldKyle Whittingham, Head CoachKalani Sitake, Defensive Coordinator/LBJohn Pease, Defensive LineMorgan Scalley, SafetiesAaron Roderick, ReceiversAaron Alford, Running BacksJay Hill, Tight EndsBlake Miller, Offensive Line

IN the bOOthDave Schramm, Offensive Coordinator/QBJ.D. Williams, CornerbacksLewis Powell, Defensive Graduate Asst.Zac Connors, Offensive Graduate Asst.

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2009 OutlOOkutes enter fifth year under kyle Whittingham coming off of a 13-0 season,Mountain West Conference championship and bCs bowl win in 2008

The 2009 Utes are faced with the daunting task of replacing the Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Year at quarterback, three starting receivers, the starting running back, two starting offensive linemen, the offensive coordinator and the offensive line coach. Now for the good news. There is strong competition at quarterback, receiver is loaded with talent and game experience, the “second-string” running back led the 2008 Utes in rushing and he is back, three of the best offensive linemen in the conference return, the new offensive coordinator has played a key role in the game plan for the past four years and the new offensive line coach is a 12-year veteran of college coaching. Dave Schramm takes the controls of the Ute offense after spending his first four years coaching the running backs. In addition to his coordinator duties, Schramm will tutor the quarterbacks. Taking Schramm’s place with the running backs is third-year Ute assistant Aaron Alford, who coached the cornerbacks his first two years. New to the staff, but experienced on the field, is offensive line coach Blake Miller. Miller was recruited from Rice, which won a school-record 10 games last year and finished tenth in the nation in total offense.

“Offenses at the collegiate level are constantly evolving and we will have some new looks in the upcoming season,” says Utah Head Coach Kyle Whittingham. “We will be in more no-huddle situations than in the past, which will enable us to put more stress on the opposing defenses.”

quARteRbACk The battle to replace one of the nation’s best quarterbacks began the minute the Utes beat Alabama in the 2009 Sugar Bowl. It will continue into the month of August, as three candidates are still standing. “Going into camp it will be Corbin Louks one, Terrance Cain two and Jordan Wynn three, but with all three guys getting an equal opportunity to earn the job,” says Whittingham. “The first order of business will be to narrow the competition down to two players. There’s not enough time or reps in practice to try and get three guys ready to play.” One big positive is that all of the quarterback candidates are suited to run Utah’s spread offense. “All three players have similar skill sets which will allow us to maintain the continuity of the

offense regardless of who becomes the starter,” says Whittingham. Louks’ strengths are his game-day experience and his blazing speed. The understudy to all-time Utah win leader Brian Johnson for the past two years, Louks has played in 19 games—primarily in run situations—and his 4.42 40 speed makes him one of the fastest players on the field. “Corbin has game experience, exceptional athletic ability and a great work ethic. His speed is a huge asset, as is his desire to succeed,” says Whittingham. Cain, a junior college All-American who led the NJCAA in passing yards (3,138) and touchdowns (29) in 2008, while completing 68-percent of his passes, joined the Utes in January. “Terrance is a dual threat quarterback with the ability to attack defenses with both the run and the pass,” said Whittingham. “He made great strides during spring ball and should continue to improve as he becomes better versed in our offensive system.” The surprise of the spring was Wynn, who graduated early from high school and got a jump start on his college career. A prospect to redshirt

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quARteRbACkCorbin Louks 6-0 200 Jr 2VL Only QB with NCAA experience has 4.42 40 speedTerrance Cain 5-11 185 Jr. JC Nation’s leading JC passer (3,138 yards, 29 TDs) Jordan Wynn 6-1 190 Fr. HS Great arm and intangibles

WIde ReCeIVeRDavid Reed 6-0 190 Sr. 1VL Averaged a team-high 17.1 yards per catch in 2008Aiona Key 6-4 195 Sr. 1VL Great size (6’4”) and leaping abilityJereme Brooks 5-7 170 Jr. 2VL Slotback can run, catch and passLuke Matthews 6-1 205 Fr. RS Freshman is big (6-1, 205), fast (4.48 40)

RuNNING bACkMatt Asiata 5-11 230 Jr. 1VL Led Utes with 707 yards and 12 TDs in 2008Eddie Wide 5-10 195 Jr. 2VL Averaged 6.1 yards per rush last year Sausan Shakerin 6-2 225 Fr. RS Biggest (6-2, 225) and fastest (4.49 40) RB

OffeNsIVe lINeZane Beadles 6-4 305 Sr. 3VL All-America candidate at left tackleCaleb Schlauderaff 6-4 300 Jr. 2VL Third-year as the starting guardZane Taylor 6-2 300 Jr. 2VL Honorable mention all-MWC center has moved to guard

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2009 OutlOOkentering spring ball, he exited as a potential starter. His rapid improvement extended from breakfast to dinner: Wynn added 30 pounds to his 6’1” frame, and is now sturdy enough to withstand the rigors of Division I football. “Jordan was certainly the surprise of the spring,” says Whittingham. “The way he carries himself reminds you of a young Alex Smith. Jordan is an excellent thrower and a capable runner, but the intangibles—such as leadership, demeanor and confidence—are his biggest assets.”

WIde ReCeIVeR Even with the starting lineup wiped clean, this could rate as the best receiving corps in the league. “We were hit hard by graduation and lost some quality receivers, but we feel like the guys coming up in the program have the potential to be every bit as good,” says Whittingham, adding, “We have solid depth.” It starts with senior David Reed, whose acrobatic catches are reminiscent of former Ute great and current NFL all-pro Steve Smith. One of the nation’s most exciting receivers, Reed averaged a team-high 17.1 yards per catch and scored six touchdowns in his first year at Utah. “David is a big-play receiver. He is as good as anyone we’ve ever had at adjusting to the deep ball,” says Whittingham. Senior Aiona Key arrived too late to break into the rotation last fall, but he’ll make the cut

this season. At 6’4”, with great leaping ability (he blocked a kick in three straight games last year), Key has the tools to dominate a game. “Aiona catches the ball well in traffic and is extremely athletic. His leaping ability combined with his height makes him a tough match-up for opposing defensive backs,” says Whittingham. Junior slot back Jereme Brooks played in 25 games his first two years on campus (starting in seven) and he offers all sorts of options. A slippery receiver and runner, Brooks is also two-of-two passing with a touchdown. “Jereme is a fearless competitor and has excellent quickness,” says Whittingham. Luke Matthews—one of three promising redshirt freshman receivers—is targeted for the fourth starting position. “Luke is a big, physical receiver with an unique blend of size (6-1, 205) and speed (4.48 40),” says Whittingham. “He, DeVonte Christopher and Ryan Lacy all appear to have very bright futures.”

Christopher came to Utah as a highly-regarded quarterback, but agreed to try out at receiver this past spring in order for the coaches to get him on the field faster. Says Whittingham, “DeVonte is a multi-talented athlete and is capable of playing three or four positions for us, but we feel the quickest way to get him on the field at the present time is at receiver.” Whittingham likes Lacy in part for his 4.38 40 speed. “Ryan is one of our fastest receivers and gives us another good option at slot back.” A mid-year juco transfer who pushed his way into the depth chart in the spring is Shaky Smithson, described by Whittingham as a

“dynamic player who is particularly dangerous after the catch.” Upperclassmen ticketed for playing time are dependable veterans John Peel and Elijah Wesson, and incoming junior college transfer Ray Magee.

RuNNING bACk A two-year starter graduated, but look for the running back position to be just as deep and talented as ever. Senior Matt Asiata played starter-like minutes off the bench in 2008 and led Utah (sixth in the conference) with 707 net rushing yards. He tied for second in the league in rushing touchdowns with 12, many coming out of the “Asiata Formation” off the direct snap. Asiata uses his 5’11”, 230-pound size to his advantage, averaging 4.8 yards per carry last fall. “Matt will be our primary back this season,” says Whittingham. “We believe he may be the best back in the conference. He runs with good pad level, is durable and has great vision.” Unlike Asiata, who rolls over opponents, junior Eddie Wide (5’10”, 195) out-maneuvers them. Wide has averaged 6.1 yards per rush in a changeup role for the past two years. “Eddie offers a different style of running than Matt. He is more of a slasher and possesses the speed to get around the corner,” says Whittingham.

Senior wide receiver David Reed averaged a team-high 17.1 yards per catch last season and had six touchdowns.

Senior running back Matt Asiata tied for second in the Mountain West Conference with 12 rushing touchdowns last season.

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Even with established upperclassmen available, playing time is certain for redshirt freshman Sausan Shakerin, whose “official” introduction to NCAA ball has been eagerly anticipated. The 2007 Utah state high school 5A MVP is Utah’s biggest (6-2, 225) and fastest (4.49 40) running back. “Shak has the blend of speed and power that you look for in a running back and should definitely be a factor for us this season,” extols Whittingham. “He has the capability to run both inside and outside.”

OffeNsIVe lINe Utah returns three of the best offensive linemen in the league and shouldn’t skip a beat at the two positions left vacant by graduation. The headliner is All-America candidate Zane Beadles. As good as any left tackle in the nation, Beadles opted to stay in school for his final season, rather than testing the NFL waters early after an all-conference season in 2008. “Zane will be a four-year starter and the cornerstone of our offensive line. He possesses all the physical tools required to be an excellent offensive tackle and is exceptionally smart,” says Whittingham of the senior mechanical engineering major. Beadles will play alongside two other all-conference candidates—juniors Caleb Schlauderaff and Zane Taylor. Schlauderaff will start at left guard for the third-straight year, while Taylor takes over at right guard after moving from center (where he was honorable mention all-conference as a sophomore) in the spring. “Caleb is a steady, dependable blue-

collar type player,” says Whittingham. “Zane made a seamless transition to right guard in the spring and it looks as though that is where he will stay. He is an extremely physical player and we feel he is one of the best linemen in the league.” The primary reason for moving Taylor is to get the best five players on the field. His versatility allows centers Tyler Williams and Tevita Stevens to compete for the starting job. “Tyler and Tevita are similar in both stature and style of play. The competition for the center position should be one of the most intense battles of fall camp,” predicts Whittingham. Sophomore Tony

Bergstrom is scheduled to take over at right tackle after a busy freshman year that saw him play in 10 games and start one. “Tony has the height (6’6”), weight (300 pounds) and feet to be an outstanding offensive tackle,” says Whittingham. In a position that takes a physical pounding on every play, depth is essential, and the Utes look strong two deep along the line. Two up-and-comers to keep an eye on are redshirt freshman guard Derek Tuimauga and true freshman tackle Sam Brenner. A senior with potential that matches his size is 6’6”, 300-pound tackle Viliamu Nau.

tIGht eNd Utah’s Most Improved Offensive Player in 2008, Chris Joppru got four of the five starts accorded to the tight end position. He and junior Brad Clifford must fend off more than opposing rushers, as redshirt freshman Kendrick Moeai is a dynamite prospect at the position.

Plenty is new on the defensive side of the ball, but the most important piece—Utah’s defensive scheme—remains intact. “We make minor adjustments from year to year, but the basic philosophy and structure of our defense has not changed in 15 years,” says Whittingham. “We believe in our system and it has stood the test of time. The defense is in good hands with Kalani and he is a coach that our players believe in.” Kalani is new defensive coordinator Kalani Sitake, whose first four years on the staff were spent coaching the linebackers (a position he retained in his promotion to DC). Sitake has a firm understanding of the defensive philosophy and he played an important role in Utah’s game planning and play calling when he was a position coach. The hiring of veteran NFL and college defensive line coach John Pease lends yet another layer of experience to the Ute defensive coaching staff. Pease will also serve as the assistant head coach. The other change is at corner, where J.D. Williams takes over after seven years in the Pac-10. Seven starters return for the defense, and though the starter losses doubled when all-conference underclassmen Paul Kruger and Sean Smith declared early for the NFL draft, the defensive outlook is bright.

Senior Zane Beadles, entering his fourth year as a starter, is a contender for All-America honors at left tackle.

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2009 OutlOOklINebACkeR Young just a year ago, linebacker is now the “core of the defense,” according to Whittingham. All three starters return at what may be Utah’s deepest position. At rover, team captain Stevenson Sylvester earned national notoriety in the Sugar Bowl when he ravaged Alabama with three sacks. Second-team all-conference a year ago, he enters this season as an All-America candidate. “Stevenson has come a long way since starting for us as a 195-pound true freshman,” says Whittingham of the 6’2”, 230-pound playmaker. “He now has the size to go with his intensity and toughness. Sly is also a team leader—he was voted a captain his junior year, which is a rarity in this program.” Returning to man the middle, where he serves as the field manager for the defense, is senior Mike Wright. He led Utah in tackles (81) in an honorable mention all-conference junior season. “Mike is fundamentally sound and a very smart player. As the middle linebacker, he is in charge of setting the front and making any adjustments that need to be made,” says Whittingham. When Kepa Gaison replaced injured starter Nai Fotu in the lineup at the Sugar Bowl and laid six tackles and two sacks on the Tide, Whittingham knew he could safely move Fotu back to his true position as a defensive end on his return. The versatile Gaison can play all three backer positions capably, but will start at stud. “Kepa is a self-made player who came here as a walk-on punter and worked his way into a starting linebacker position,” marvels Whittingham, adding that the senior is “very popular with his teammates.” The only place where the Utes may come up short at the linebacker position is minutes in the game. A bevy of gifted backups includes 2006 starting rover J.J. Williams, back from an LDS

church mission, and tantalizingly talented sophomore Mo Neal. Others deserving of playing time are Chaz Walker, Jamel King, Matt Martinez and Chad Manis. Manis is one of the most intriguing options after making the move from quarterback to linebacker in the offseason.

defeNsIVe lINe In their rotational scheme, the Utes need eight defensive linemen to operate on all cylinders. This year’s team has more like 10. “As has been the case for many years, we expect the defensive line to once again be a strong suit for us,” contends Whittingham. “We have talented players and appear to have more depth than we’ve had in years.” One who will rarely rotate out is senior Koa Misi, perhaps the most underrated defensive end in the league his first two years. Misi, second-team all-league in 2008, took the backseat to teammate Paul Kruger, but he’ll be doing the driving this fall. While Misi owns the starting job at right end, the left side could feature two “transfer” starters. Moving over from nose tackle is sophomore Derrick Shelby. At 250 pounds, Shelby belongs at end, but he started at nose tackle last year when injuries decimated that position. With injured tackles Kenape Eliapo and Lei Talamaivao back on the field, Shelby can slide back outside, where he’ll share the job with a transfer from another position—Nai Fotu, last year’s starting stud linebacker. Juniors Junior Tuione and Christian Cox will also figure in the rotation at end. “Essentially, we have three starting ends in Koa, Derrick and Nai,” says Whittingham. “Koa is one of the best defensive ends in the country. He is a tremendous talent blessed with size, speed,

quickness and tenacity. Derrick played good football for us last season as a tackle and moving him back to his natural position as an end should prove to be a positive. Nai’s forte is rushing the passer and his move to defensive end will provide him more opportunity to pressure the quarterback.” Interestingly, there is also a surplus of starters at tackle, where Talamaivao, Eliapo and Sealver Siliga all possess all-conference ability. Talamaivao, who broke his leg in the second game of his sophomore season, will start at tackle, while Siliga—outstanding as a true freshman last year—emerged from spring ball with a slight lead over senior Eliapo at nose tackle. “With Lei, Kenape and Sealver, we have solid depth inside,” says Whittingham. “All three are big, physical players with the ability to control the line of scrimmage.” As good as they are, their jobs became less secure with a new signing class that included Utah prep star Latu Heimuli. “Latu was a dominant player in high school and we expect him to contribute as a true freshman this fall,” says Whittingham. Another new defensive lineman with high expectations is James Aiono, a juco All-American who was rated as the No. 1 junior college recruit in the nation by Rivals.com.

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lINebACkeRStevenson Sylvester 6-2 230 Sr. 3VL All-America candidate at roverMike Wright 6-2 235 Sr. 3VL Utah’s 2008 tackle leaderKepa Gaison 5-10 220 Sr. 2VL Former walk-on punter will start at SLB

defeNsIVe lINeKoa Misi 6-3 263 Sr. 2VL Might be the best end in the leagueLei Talamaivao 6-2 280 So. 1VL Tackle is healthy again Sealver Siliga 6-3 300 So. 1VL Coming off strong freshman yearKenape Eliapo 6-0 300 Sr. 3VL Senior has all-conference potential

defeNsIVe bACkRobert Johnson 6-2 200 Sr. 2VL All-conference candidate at free safetyJoe Dale 5-11 200 Sr. 3VL All-conference candidate at strong safetyR.J. Stanford 5-1 184 Sr. 3VL Fastest Ute (4.30 40) has 37.5” vertical jump

Senior defensive end Koa Misi earned second-team all-Mountain West honors in 2008.

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2009 OutlOOkdefeNsIVe bACk On paper, the strength of the defensive backfield is safety, where all-league candidates Robert Johnson and Joe Dale return. The agile 6’2” Johnson has seven interceptions in his first two seasons as the starting free safety. From his strong safety post, Dale led Utah’s secondary (fourth overall) with 66 total tackles last year and had three interceptions. “Robert is a pure free safety,” says Whittingham. “He spends most of his time in the deep middle third which allows us to take

advantage of his excellent range, ball skills and instincts. Joe is a physical player more suited to the strong safety position. He is a sure tackler and has the size and toughness to play in the box and defend the run.” Redshirt freshman Reggie Topps, a one-time corner, will spell Johnson. Justin Taplin-Ross, used mostly on special teams his first two years, has come into his own as a safety and will back up Dale. An influx of athletic safeties will create even more competition in August when freshmen Victor Spikes, Chris Washington and Jarrad Stewart join the team. On the flip side of the safety situation is the corners, where Utah must replace two all-conference players. With Sean Smith and Brice McCain now on NFL rosters, speedsters R.J. Stanford (4.30 40) and Brandon Burton (4.33 40)

will be asked to pick up the slack. “Both R.J. and Brandon have the speed and athleticism (Stanford has a 37.5” vertical jump) required to excel at the corner position,” says Whittingham. “Having corners with the ability to play man-to-man coverage is a requisite in our scheme.” Stanford will play nickel back when the Utes go with five DBs—a move designed to keep him on the field at all times. His corner post could be filled in those situations by a newcomer, with Kameron Yancy, Conroy Black and Maxwell Lacy at the head of the list.

For the first time in Whittingham’s head coaching career, the Utes enter a season without the services of sensational kicker/punter Louie Sakoda. A four-year starter, Sakoda graduated as the most decorated All-American in Utah football history. He was a unanimous Consensus All-America kicker in 2008 and a first-team All-America punter in 2007. He was a three-time MWC Special Teams Player of the Year and Utah’s only Ray Guy and Lou Groza finalist ever. “With the graduation of Louie Sakoda, we are essentially starting over with the place kicking and punting game. The good news is that Ben Vroman returns as our kickoff specialist and he is one of the best in the country (he ranked second in the nation last year in touchbacks with 44). All the other specialty positions are up for grabs,” says Whittingham. As a senior who handled every kickoff for the past two years, Vroman has a leg up on the

starting place-kicking vacancy. Vroman’s toughest competition could come from incoming freshman Nick Marsh. “Ben has a strong leg, but he needs to improve his consistency,” says Whittingham. “Nick Marsh is the reason that nothing was solidified in the spring. Like Louie, he has the ability to both place kick and punt.” Speaking of punting, big (6’3”, 200-pound) redshirt freshman Sean Sellwood has aspirations to start, though he too, will face a challenge from Marsh. A new snapper and holder will also be in place for the first game. Redshirt freshman Patrick Greene will likely snap for both punts and place kicks, and Sellwood is the projected holder. The return game should be in good shape, and in fact, improved. A year ago, eight different Utes fielded punts and none excelled. Luke Matthews and backup Justin Taplin-Ross could change that area into a strength. On kick returns, David Reed won honorable mention all-conference honors in 2008 when he averaged 25.4 yards per return. Deep to receive with Reed will likely be Jereme Brooks or Elijah Wesson—both established kick returners.

Senior free safety Robert Johnson has seven interceptions in two seasons at Utah.

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kICkINGBen Vroman 6-0 203 Sr. 3VL One of the nation’s best kickoff menNick Marsh 5-11 190 Fr. HS True freshman might get the nod for place kicks

PuNtINGSean Sellwood 6-3 200 Fr. RS Inside track to start

RetuRNsDavid Reed 6-0 190 Sr. 1VL Honorable mention all-MWC kick returnerLuke Matthews 6-1 205 Fr. RS High hopes as punt returner

Strengths: Kick Returns, KickoffsQuestions: Place Kicker, Punter, Punt Returns

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Senior strong saftey Joe Dale led Utah’s secondary with 66 tackles and had three picks last season.

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