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PLAYER PROFILES CAREER STATISTICS JUNIOR • WIDE RECEIVER • 6-2/213 • MIAMI, FLA./CHAMINADE-MADONNA PERSONAL • Aiken is the son of Juliet Wint • Majoring in criminal jus ce 66
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PLAYER PROFILES

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UCF KNIGHTS

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KAMAR AIKENJUNIOR • WIDE RECEIVER • 6-2/213 • MIAMI, FLA./CHAMINADE-MADONNASOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Had a catch in seven of the nine games played• Second on the team in catches (20) and yards (244)• Led team with fi ve recep� ons for 58 yards and a touchdown vs. UTEP (Sept. 27)• Grabbed an eight-yard recep� on in win vs. SMU (Oct. 4)• Con� nued 11-game catch streak with 15-yard recep� on against Miami (Oct. 11)• Totaled four catches for 29 yards vs. East Carolina (Nov. 2)• Recorded his best game of the season with fi ve recep� ons for 63 yards vs. South-ern Miss (Nov. 08)• Had season-long 39-yard recep� on vs. Memphis (Nov. 22)• Added one recep� on for 15 yards vs. UAB (Nov. 29)

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Set UCF freshman receiving records for catches (33), yards (584) and touch-downs (5)• Started the season-opener at NC State (Sept. 1), becoming the fi rst true fresh-man to start at wide receiver for the Knights since Rocky Ross in the inaugural C-USA Championship game in 2005• Had one catch for four yards in the 25-23 victory over the Wolfpack• Led UCF’s receivers with four catches for 49 yards against Texas (Sept. 15)• Caught fi rst touchdown pass, a seven-yard strike from Kyle Israel, that brought UCF to within three points at 35-32 vs. the Longhorns• Against Memphis (Sept. 22), recorded the fi rst 100-yard receiving game of his career and his 131 receiving yards were the most by a UCF freshman since the team moved up to the NCAA Bowl Subdivision in 1996• Finished the game vs. the Tigers with four catches, and caught a 72-yard TD pass, which � ed for the 10th longest in school history• Corralled a 31-yard pass from Israel that set up a second-quarter touchdown vs. Louisiana (Sept. 29)• Broke out for eight catches and 122 yards at East Carolina (Oct. 6), including haul-ing in a 21-yard scoring strike from Israel in the fi rst quarter• Against ECU, joined teammate A.J. Guyton as the fi rst true freshmen duo to haul in touchdown passes in the same game since the Knights made the move to the Football Bowl Subdivision in 1996• Pulled in a 10-yard recep� on in the win against Tulsa (Oct. 20)• Amassed a game-high 55 yards on three recep� ons at Southern Miss, highlight-ed by an 8-yard scoring strike in the third quarter• Recorded a 16-yard recep� on vs. Marshall (Nov. 3)• Posted two catches for 16 yards at UAB (Nov. 10)• Amassed 48 yards on four recep� ons in a win at SMU (Nov. 17), highlighted by a 15-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter• Totaled 60 yards on a pair of recep� ons in the win over UTEP (Nov. 24)• Had one catch for 32 yards in the C-USA Championship victory over Tulsa (Dec. 1)• Registered a 10-yard recep� on vs. Mississippi State in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl (Dec. 29)

HIGH SCHOOL • Le� ered two years in football for Mark Guandolo at Chaminade-Madonna High School• Earned Class 2A All-State honors as a defensive back by the Florida Sports Writ-ers Associa� on as a senior• Made 60 tackles and fi ve intercep� ons, including a 95-yard school record return for a touchdown• Also combined for 15 touchdowns and 1,000 yards rushing and receiving on off ense• Earned Miami Herald All-Broward County fi rst-team honors as a defensive back as a junior and senior

CAREER STATISTICSYEAR G REC YDS AVG TD LG2007 14 33 584 17.7 5 722008 9 20 244 12.2 1 39TOTALS 23 53 828 15.6 6 72

#81• Had 26 catches for 700-plus yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior along with 68 tackles and three intercep� ons on defense• Ranked as the 51st best prospect in the state of Florida by the Orlando Sen� nel, the 67th best ‘athlete’ in the na� on by Rivals.com, the 72nd best wide receiver prospect in the na� on by Scout.com and ranked No. 110 na� onally on The ESPN 150• Listed in the Florida Top 100 by Rivals.com in both football and basketball• On the hardwood, also earned all-county and all-state accolades• Also recruited by Florida State, Minnesota, North Carolina State and South Caro-lina

PERSONAL • Aiken is the son of Juliet Wint• Majoring in criminal jus� ce

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CHAD ALEXANDERRS SOPHOMORE • LINEBACKER • 6-2/218 • LAKE WALES, FLA./LAKE WALES SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Played in six games and recorded two tackles on special teams

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Spent the season working with the scout team off ense as a wide receiver

HIGH SCHOOL • Earned two le� ers in football playing for Rod Shafer at Lake Wales High School• His senior season was cut short by an injury that occurred in the fourth game of the season• Led team with 10 catches and two touchdowns in a run-oriented off ense his junior season• A standout in track and fi eld as a sprinter, anchored the state qualifying 4x100-meter relay team and also reached the fi nals in the 200-meter dash as a junior• Also received interest from Auburn, Louisville and Mississippi

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#15PERSONAL • Alexander is the son of Donald and Gloria Alex-ander• Majoring in sports and fi tness

Spent the season working with the scout team off ense as a wide receiver

HIGH SCHOOL Earned two le� ers in football playing for Rod Shafer at Lake Wales High SchoolHis senior season was cut short by an injury that occurred in the fourth game

Led team with 10 catches and two touchdowns in a run-oriented off ense his

A standout in track and fi eld as a sprinter, anchored the state qualifying 4x100-meter relay team and also reached the fi nals in the 200-meter dash as a junior

Also received interest from Auburn, Louisville and Mississippi

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EMERY ALLENSENIOR • CORNERBACK • 5-9/182 • MILTON, FLA./MILTONJUNIOR SEASON (2008) • Played in nine games, racking up 18 tackles, two sacks, a pass break-up and a forced fumble• Recorded three tackles as well as fi rst career sack vs. SMU (Oct. 4)• Had two tackles and a forced fumble vs. Tulsa (Oct. 26)• Recorded three tackles and a sack vs. Southern Miss (Nov. 8)

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) • Totaled 118 yards on fi ve kickoff returns, and had seven solo tackles from his star� ng cornerback spot at NC State (Sept. 1)• Accumulated 116 yards on just four kickoff returns vs. Texas (Sept. 15), including a long of 32 yards in the second quarter• Finished the Memphis game (Sept. 22) with one kickoff return for 14 yards and one solo tackle• Added three kickoff returns for 63 yards and had two tackles against Louisiana (Sept. 29)• Saw � me against USF (Oct. 13), vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) and at Southern Miss (Oct. 28)• Saw game ac� on as a reserve defensive back vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) at UAB (Nov. 10), at SMU (Nov. 17), vs. UTEP (Nov. 24) and vs. Tulsa in the C-USA Championship Game (Dec. 1)• Posted an assisted tackle in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl (Dec. 29)

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • Made two starts at cornerback as a true freshman and appeared in nine games• Finished campaign with 26 total tackles, including 19 solo stops• Registered two tackles and a pass break-up in his fi rst-career start against USF (Sept. 9)• Had six tackles in his other start against Southern Miss (Sept. 26)• Posted a career-high seven tackles at Memphis (Nov. 11), including a tackle for a loss• Preserved the win against the Tigers with a pass break-up on a fourth-down play during a poten� al game-winning drive in the game’s fi nal minutes• Played on several special team units and also returned kicks in the fi nal two games of the season• Had a season long 37-yard return against Tulane (Nov. 18)

CAREER STATISTICSYEAR G TKL AST TOTAL SACK TFL PBU INT2006 9 19 7 26 0.0 2.0 2 02007 14 10 1 11 0.0 0.0 1 02008 9 11 7 18 2.0 0.0 1 0TOTALS 32 40 15 55 2.0 2.0 4 0

#22HIGH SCHOOL • Four-year le� erman at Milton High School for head coach Mike McMillion• First-Team Class 4A all-state performer accord-ing to the Florida Sports Writers Associa� on• Three-year starter for Milton and was a captain as a senior• All-around threat who excelled both off ensive-ly and defensively• 612 yards of total off ense, including 384 on the ground and three touchdowns his senior season• 58 total tackles, including 30 solo stops on defense• Blocked two fi eld goals in a high school all-star game• Le� ered three years in track in high school

PERSONAL • Allen is the son of Greg and Mary Allen• Father Greg was a former standout running back at Florida State• Majoring in interdisciplinary studies

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DARIN BALDWINJUNIOR • CORNERBACK • 5-11/197 • HOMESTEAD, FLA./SOUTH DADESOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Appeared in all 12 games• Ranked third on the team in kick return average, just under 20 yards a return• Registered three tackles and a 22-yard kick return vs. USF (Sept. 6)• Made three tackles vs. Boston College (Sept. 20)• Had a very busy day vs. UTEP (Sept. 27) assis� ng in two tackles, crea� ng two pass break-ups, and made three kick returns totaling 53 yards including a career long 29-yard dash• Added four tackles and a pass break-up, as well as a 22-yard kick return vs. SMU (Oct. 4)• Totaled three tackles vs. Miami (Oct. 11)• Returned three kicks vs. Tulsa (Oct. 26) amassing a season-best 56 all purpose yards

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • In fi rst collegiate game, registered two tackles and a pass break-up, while return-ing one kickoff for 42 yards at NC State (Sept. 1)• Racked up 67 yards on three kickoff returns, and also had six tackles and one pass break-up vs. Texas (Sept. 15)• In a win vs. Memphis (Sept. 22), totaled three tackles, including one for a loss of four yards, as well as a pass break-up• Also returned a kick for 20 yards against the Tigers• Added a solo tackle in a win against Louisiana (Sept. 29)• Ran back three kickoff s for 37 yards at East Carolina (Oct. 6)• Became the fi rst Knight since 2004 to return an intercep� on for a touchdown when he ran back a pick in the fourth quarter for 37 yards and six points vs. Mar-shall (Nov. 3)• Also had one tackle in the win over the Herd• Collected four tackles with one sack in a victory at SMU (Nov. 17)• Saw � me as a nickel back vs. UTEP (Nov. 24), vs. Tulsa (Dec. 1) and in the Au-toZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29)

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#21HIGH SCHOOL • Earned three le� ers playing football under Don Drinkhahn at South Dade High School• Named fi rst team all-state by the Florida Sports Writers Associa� on a� er making 40 tackles, pick-ing off fi ve passes and returning three kickoff s for touchdowns as a senior• Earned second-team All-Dade County honors as a junior• Was the 28th ranked cornerback recruit in the na� on by Scout.com in the class of 2005• Did not play organized football in 2006• Also an all-state and all-county performer in wrestling; fi nished runner-up at the state championship as a junior and senior• Also recruited by Florida, Florida State, Miami (Fla.) and Arizona State

PERSONAL • Baldwin is the son of Darin Baldwin, Sr., and Jackie McCall • Majoring in criminal jus� ce

CAREER STATISTICSYEAR G TKL AST TOTAL SACK TFL PBU INT2007 11 14 3 17 1.0 4.0 3 12008 12 8 4 12 0.0 0.0 4 0TOTALS 23 22 7 29 1.0 4.0 7 1

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JUSTIN BODDIEJUNIOR • CORNERBACK • 6-2/190 • ATLANTA, GA./NORTH ATLANTASOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Saw fi rst ac� on of the season vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30)• Had a season best four total tackles vs. USF (Sept. 6)• Assisted in a tackle at UTEP (Sept. 27)• Added a tackle in win vs. SMU (Oct. 4)• Made two solo tackles and an assisted tackle vs. Miami (Oct. 11)• Appeared in win vs. Memphis (Nov. 22), accumula� ng a tackle

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Saw fi rst ac� on of 2007 at USF (Oct. 13)• Appeared in the Tulsa game (Oct. 20)• Hauled in fi rst collegiate intercep� on at Southern Miss (Oct. 28), and also had four total tackles in the win• Became the fi rst true freshmen since 2005 to post an intercep� on in consecu� ve games when he notched a pick vs. Marshall (Nov. 3)• Also had two tackles vs. the Herd• Notched fi ve tackles in the win at UAB (Nov. 10)• Posted three takedowns to help UCF defeat SMU (Nov. 17), then added three more in the win over UTEP (Nov. 24)• Appeared in the victory over Tulsa in the C-USA Championship Game (Dec. 1)

CAREER STATISTICSYEAR G TKL AST TOTAL SACK TFL PBU INT2007 9 15 5 20 0.0 0.0 0 22008 9 6 4 10 0.0 0.0 0 0TOTALS 18 21 9 30 0.0 0.0 0 2

#23HIGH SCHOOL • Le� ered all four years and served as team cap-tain his senior season for Allen Si� erle at North Atlanta High School• Earned team MVP honors a� er passing for more than 700 yards and rushing for 682 yards his senior season• Combined for 22 touchdowns his last year, in-cluding one kickoff return and two punt returns• As a junior, passed for more than 1,800 yards and 20 touchdowns• Earned three le� ers in track and fi eld and one in baseball• Also received interest from East Carolina, Miami (Ohio) and Middle Tennessee

PERSONAL • Boddie is the son of Derrick and Melissa Boddie• Majoring in sports and fi tness

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IAN BUSTILLORS SENIOR • OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-2/301 • MIAMI, FLA./KILLIANJUNIOR SEASON (2008) • Saw ac� on in eight games on the off ensive line, making seven starts

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) • Saw ac� on at guard in the 56-20 victory over Memphis

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • Saw ac� on as a reserve guard in three games• Made his Knights’ debut in the season-opening win against Villanova (Sept. 2)• Also played against Pi� (Oct. 13) and Houston (Oct. 28)

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) • A scholarship recruit, Bus� llo sat out as a redshirt in his fi rst season

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#73HIGH SCHOOL • Class 6A fi rst team all-state off ensive line selec-� on at Killian High School in Miami• Coached by Billy Rolle• All-Dade County honoree• Member of the state championship 6A team at Killian• Par� cipated in the Florida-California Bowl and the All-American Classic in Louisiana• Florida top 100 player• Named to Max Emfi nger’s top 50 players in the state of Florida (No. 37)• Recorded 134 pancake blocks his senior season• Did not allow a sack in three years as a starter• Had 78 pancake blocks his junior campaign• Named the No. 23 prospect in Dade County• Four-year le� erwinner in football• Also le� ered one season in baseball

PERSONAL • Bus� llo is the son of Pedro and Elena Bus� llo• Majoring in hospitality management

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MIKE BUXTONRS JUNIOR • OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-8/309 • BONITA SPRINGS, FLA./ESTEROSOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Saw ac� on in 12 games on the off ensive line

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Made his collegiate debut in a reserve role during the 56-20 victory over Mem-phis (Sept. 22)• Saw ac� on in four games on the off ensive line

#75TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • A scholarship recruit, Buxton redshirted while prac� cing as a tackle for the off ensive scout team

HIGH SCHOOL • Three-year le� erman at Estero High School for head coach Brian Jones• All-conference and all-county selec� on• Graded out above 90 percent on the off ensive line both as a junior and senior• 95 career pancake blocks• Also le� ered two seasons in basketball and two in track and fi eld

PERSONAL • Buxton is the son of George and Wendy Key Buxton• Majoring in interpersonal organiza� onal communica� on

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ROB CALABRESESOPHOMORE • QUARTERBACK • 6-2/213 • ISLIP TERRACE, N.Y./EAST ISLIPTRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Led the team in passing yards (664), comple� ons (65), touchdown passes (7) and pass a� empts (165)• Saw fi rst college ac� on vs. Boston College (Sept. 20), going 4-for-8 passing total-ing 37 yards• Started fi rst-career game vs. UTEP (Sept. 27), accoun� ng for 167 yards passing; completed 13 of his 31 pass a� empts and threw his fi rst collegiate touchdown, a 7-yard strike to Kamar Aiken• Also led the team in rushing with 86 yards on 11 a� empts against the Miners• Started vs SMU (Oct. 4), throwing for 32 yards on fi ve for nine passing• Also had 12 rushing yards on seven runs and scored his fi rst career rushing touchdown vs. the Mustangs• Threw for 74 yards vs. Miami (Oct. 11), and added 25 yards rushing• Completed over 50 percent of his passes vs. Tulsa (Oct. 26), fi nishing 8-for-15 with 124 yards• Posted his fi rst mul� -score game, throwing two touchdowns vs. the Golden Hur-ricane as well• Connected for 141 yards and one touchdown vs. Southern Miss (Nov. 8)• Threw a touchdown vs. Marshall (Nov. 15)• Finished with 54 yards and two scores vs. Memphis (Nov. 22)

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CAREER STATISTICSPASSINGYEAR G ATT COMP INT PCT YDS TD LG2008 9 165 65 5 39.4 664 7 62TOTALS 9 165 65 5 39.4 664 7 62RUSHINGYEAR G ATT YDS AVG TD LG2008 9 85 108 1.3 1 30TOTALS 9 85 108 1.3 1 30

#4HIGH SCHOOL • Earned three le� ers for head coach Sal Ciampi, Jr., at East Islip• Earned the Boomer Esiason Award as Suff olk County’s top quarterback as a junior and senior• A three-year starter at quarterback, broke Esia-son’s East Islip school records for career passing yardage (3,992) and touchdowns (34)• Earned fourth-team Class AA All-State honors as a senior a� er leading the school to a perfect 11-0 record and the Long Island Championship• As a senior, passed for 1,332 yards and 14 touchdowns and also rushed for 798 yards and 10 scores• On defense, collected 41 tackles and picked off four passes• As an all-county honoree during his junior season, passed for 1,514 yards and 14 touchdowns and rushed for 444 yards and eight touchdowns• Earned all-league honors as a sophomore a� er passing for 1,333 yards and 12 touchdowns• Ranked as the No. 6 prospect overall in the state of New York by Rivals.com and the 15th best prospect in the state by Scout.com • Also recruited by Colorado, Connec� cut, Maryland, Syracuse and Temple

PERSONAL • Calabrese is the son of Robert and Denise Calabrese• A sports and fi tness major

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NICK CATTOISOPHOMORE • PLACEKICKER • 6-5/210 • TAMPA, FLA./GAITHERTRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Saw his fi rst ac� on vs. USF (Sept. 6), hi� ng a 38-yard fi eld goal• Also went 3-for-3 on PAT’s vs. the Bulls• Went 3-for-4 vs. Marshall (Nov. 15) with a long of 27 yards, as well as knocking in three out of three PAT a� empts

HIGH SCHOOL • Played for Gaither High School• Notched a 50-yarder during a senior year in which he went 8-for-12 on fi eld-goal a� empts and 31-for-33 on extra points• Was a Hillsborough County fi rst-team and All-Florida third-team honoree as a senior• Finished 7-for-11 and 27-for-29 on extra points, earning Hillsborough County fi rst team accolades in 2006• Helped team to the district � tle in 2007• Also le� ered in tennis and soccer

CAREER STATISTICS

YEAR G FG PCT LG PAT2008 5 4�6 66.7 38 9�10TOTALS 5 4�6 66.7 38 9�10

#16PERSONAL • Ca� oi is the son of Terry and Jean Ca� oi• Majoring in civil engineering

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BLAKE CLINGANJUNIOR • PUNTER • 6-3/229 • CORAL SPRINGS, FLA./CORAL SPRINGSSOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Named Preseason All-Conference USA Third Team• Punted in all 12 games, averaging a shade over 40 yards a punt• Punted three � mes with an average of 38.3 vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30) with two landing inside the 20-yard line• Booted it nine � mes vs. USF (Sept. 6) averaging 41 yards per punt and placing four nicely within the 20-yard line• Had six punts vs. Boston College (Sept. 20) landing more than 60 percent of them within the 20• Averaged nearly 43 yards a punt vs. UTEP (Sept. 27), including a career-long 59-yard bomb• Punted seven � mes for a 42.3 yard average vs. SMU (Oct. 4)• Boomed two 50-plus-yard punts vs. Miami (Oct. 11)• Averaged 40.1 yards on nine punts vs. East Carolina• Landed four punts within the 20 and a posted a season-high average of 43.8 yards a punt vs. Southern Miss• Punted seven � mes for 293 yards (41.9 ypp) vs. Marshall (Nov. 15)• Posted an impressive 43.2 ypp vs. Memphis (Nov. 22)• Punted six � mes including a 54-yarder vs. UAB (Nov. 29)

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Became the fi rst true freshman to punt in a game for the Knights since the 1998 season, racking up seven punts for 305 yards (43.6 average) at NC State (Sept. 1)• First punt vs. the Wolfpack went for 48 yards in the opening quarter, then added a 52-yarder later in the game• Racked up seven punts for 325 yards, an average of 46.4 yards per a� empt, against No. 6 Texas (Sept. 15)• Of his seven punts vs. the Longhorns, two ventured inside the 20 while the lon-gest a� empt went for 53 yards• Had just one punt vs. Memphis (Sept. 22), boo� ng his lone kick for 52 yards and inside the 20

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CAREER STATISTICSYEAR G NO YDS AVG I20 LG2007 13 59 2,404 40.7 14 552008 12 88 3,560 40.5 27 59TOTALS 25 147 5,964 40.6 41 59

#41• Notched a 40.0 yard average on three kicks at East Carolina (Oct. 6)• Punted 11 � mes for 463 yards and a 42.1 av-erage at USF (Oct. 13), including bel� ng three punts inside the 20• Placed three of fi ve punts vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) inside the 20, and fi nished with a 34.4 yard aver-age per punt• Had a 40.0 yard average on three punts at Southern Miss (Oct. 28)• Posted a 37.0 average on four punts vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) • Punted four � mes for a 33.2 average at UAB (Nov. 10)• Recorded a 33.7 average on three punts, with one inside the 20 at SMU (Nov. 17)• Averaged 41.0 yards on two punts, highlighted by one inside the 20, vs. UTEP (Nov. 24)• Punted three � mes for 126 yards (42.0 ypp) in the C-USA Championship Game vs. Tulsa (Dec.1)• Boomed a season-long 55-yard punt in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29)• Finished the contest vs. the Bulldogs with six punts for an average of 42.8 yards and landed two punts inside the 20

HIGH SCHOOL • Le� ered in two seasons for coach Ray Gould at Coral Springs High School• Signed to punt in college, Clingan also saw � me at quarterback, wide receiver and � ght end on the prep level• Averaged 41.0 yards a punt as a junior and 47.0 yards as a senior• Had three punts of 70 yards in his last season and also pinned eight punts inside the 20• Ranked as the No. 3 pun� ng prospect in the na� on by Scout.com• Named second team All-Broward County as a punter by the South Florida Sun-Sen� nel and honorable men� on All-Broward County as a punter by the Miami Herald

PERSONAL • Clingan is the son of Rick and Jamie Clingan• Majoring in sports and fi tness

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BRANDON DAVISSOPHOMORE • RUNNING BACK • 5-9/194 • SUWANEE, GA./PEACHTREE RIDGETRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Averaged 10-plus all-purpose yards per game• Played in his fi rst collegiate contest as a Knight vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30) with two rushes for seven yards• Rushed for fi ve yards and caught his fi rst-career recep� on vs. Boston College (Sept. 20)• Posted an impressive 41-yard rushing performance vs. UTEP (Sept. 27) including a season-long 37-yard scamper• Ran for 15 yards vs. Tulsa (Oct. 26)• Received 10 rushing carries vs. Memphis (Nov. 22)

HIGH SCHOOL • Earned four le� ers at Peachtree Ridge High School• Owns the school’s all-� me record for rushing yards with more than 5,000 in his career• Dis� nguished as a preseason All-American by the U.S. Army, Gatorade, CBS Col-lege Sports and Max Emfi nger prior to his senior season

CAREER STATISTICS

YEAR G ATT YDS AVG TD LG2008 6 24 68 2.8 0 37TOTALS 6 24 68 2.8 0 37

#7• As a senior, rushed for 1,097 yards and 11 touchdowns and earned all-state honors for the third � me in his career• Following his senior campaign, was named to the Gwine� County Super 6 and Super 11 teams as well as the Atlanta Journal Cons� tu� on Super 20 team • In helping lead his team to the 5A state � tle as a junior, rushed for 1,385 yards and 12 touchdowns• Was a fi rst team all-state, all-region and all-county honoree as a junior, when he rushed for a school-record 327 yards in the fi rst round of the state playoff s• Earned second-team all-state honors as sophomore when he rushed for 1,140 yards• Rushed for a career-high 1,730 yards as a freshman • Ranked as the No. 24 all-purpose back in the country by Rivals.com and as the No. 42 running back prospect by ESPN.com• Received 27 scholarship off ers from NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision schools, in-cluding the likes of Boston College, California, Clemson, Michigan, Ole Miss, South Carolina and USF

PERSONAL • Davis is the son of Adrian and Donna Davis• Has two older brothers currently playing Division I football, including one in Con-ference USA• Phillip Davis will be entering his junior season as a defensive back at Tulane, while the oldest of the Davis brothers, Jason, will be a redshirt senior defensive back at Georgia Tech this fall• A sports and fi tness major

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WILLIE GAETJENSRS SOPHOMORE • FULLBACK • 6-5/246 • TITUSVILLE, FLA./TITUSVILLEREDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Competed in 10 games for the Knights

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Earned a redshirt

HIGH SCHOOL • Played for Titusville High School and coach Bobby Guthrie• Named honorable men� on all-state, All-Cape Coast Conference First Team and all-district fi rst team as a senior• Also played baseball

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#85PERSONAL • Majoring in mechanical engineering• Gaetjens is the son of Ma� and Pat Gaetjens

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JARVIS GEATHERSSENIOR • DEFENSIVE END • 6-2/238 • ANDREWS, S.C./ANDREWS (FEATHER RIVER CC)JUNIOR SEASON (2008) • Appeared in all 12 games• Second on the team with 5.5 sacks, and fourth on the team with 9.5 tackles for a loss• Recorded his fi rst tackle as a Knight vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30) where he amassed two solo tackles• Totaled two tackles vs. USF (Sept. 6)• At Boston College (Sept. 20), earned his fi rst career tackle for a loss• Made two total tackles and had two key QB hurries vs. UTEP (Sept. 27)• Recorded his fi rst sack in a domina� ng two-sack performance vs. SMU (Oct. 04)• An absolute force up front vs. East Carolina (Nov. 2), totaling fi ve tackles includ-ing a sack and two tackles for loss• Sacked the QB two � mes and assisted on another vs. Southern Miss (Nov. 8), and ended the game with seven total tackles for a season-high• Accumulated fi ve tackles vs. Marshall (Nov. 15) as well as a QB hurry• Totaled three tackles and a couple of key pass break-ups in win vs. Memphis (Nov. 22)• Registered fi ve total tackles including a tackle for loss vs. UAB (Nov. 29)

CAREER STATISTICS

YEAR G TKL AST TOTAL SACK TFL PBU INT2008 12 21 14 35 5.5 9.5 2 0TOTALS 12 21 14 35 5.5 9.5 2 0

#99PRIOR TO UCF • Transferred to UCF from Feather River College in Quincy, Calif., where he spent two seasons following a prep career at Andrews (S.C.) High School• Named to the NorCal All-Conference Team in 2007 a� er racking up 60 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks• Was the Region 6-AA Lineman of the Year in South Carolina as a prep senior• Earned fi rst-team Class AA All-State honors as a senior and third-team honors as a junior• Also recruited by NC State, Oklahoma State, New Mexico and UNLV

PERSONAL • Geathers is the son of James Geathers• Brother Jeremy is a junior linebacker at UNLV and his father James `Jumpy’ Geathers played in the NFL for 13 seasons with the Washington Redskins and won a Super Bowl ring• Majoring in interdisciplinary studies

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MICHAEL GRECORS SENIOR • SAFETY • 6-3/217 • FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA./CARDINAL GIBBONS (PEARL RIVER CC)JUNIOR SEASON (2008) • Led the team in passer effi ciency (101.37) and comple� on percentage (48.6), and was third on the team in rushing yards (218)• Got his fi rst career start vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30), comple� ng 9-of-16 passes for 90 yards, and had 57 yards rushing as well• Against USF (Sep. 6), went 17-of-32 for 150 yards, and brought UCF back in style comple� ng two touchdown passes in the game’s fi nal two minutes• Also had 51 yards rushing vs. the Bulls• Completed 50 percent of his passes on the way to a 92-yard passing day vs. Bos-ton College (Sept. 20) and added 54 yards rushing with a score• Went 4-for-8 for 94 yards vs SMU (Oct. 4) including two touchdown passes, one of which was a long 56-yard beauty to Brian Wa� ers• Added 20 yards rushing in the win over the Mustangs• Completed 9-of-21 a� empts for 142 yards vs. East Carolina (Nov. 2) along with one touchdown pass

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) • Made UCF debut vs. Memphis (Sept. 22) and completed his fi rst seven passes, fi nishing 11-of-12 for 151 yards • Led the Knights to a touchdown on fi rst four possessions he was under center• Scored fi rst-career rushing touchdown in the second quarter on a 10-yard scam-per and added another 10-yard scoring run later in the quarter• Completed the Memphis contest with 10 carries for 77 yards• Against Louisiana (Sept. 29), went under center for one drive in the third quarter and then for all of the fourth quarter, fi nishing 2-of-4 with 13 yards in the win • Saw � me at East Carolina (Oct. 6), going 0-of-2 while rushing for 30 yards on three carries• Went 6-of-16 with 71 yards at USF (Oct. 13)• Came on as the quarterback on UCF’s fi nal drive in the win over Tulsa (Oct. 20)• Completed 1-of-2 passes for 13 yards at UAB (Nov. 10), while also rushing for 24 yards on two carries in the win • Had a 3-of-7 aff air for 49 yards at SMU (Nov. 17), including a 38-yard comple� on to Sidney Haynes• Completed his only pass a� empt vs. UTEP (Nov. 24), picking up six yards on the play

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CAREER STATISTICSPASSINGYEAR G ATT COMP INT PCT YDS TD LG2007 9 45 24 1 53.3 303 0 422008 8 107 52 4 48.6 571 5 56TOTALS 17 152 76 5 50.0 874 5 56RUSHINGYEAR G ATT YDS AVG TD LG2007 9 31 128 4.1 2 232008 8 50 218 4.4 1 44TOTALS 17 81 346 4.3 3 44

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA./CARDINAL GIBBONS (PEARL RIVER CC)#2

PRIOR TO UCF • Le� ered four seasons as a quarterback at Car-dinal Gibbons High School for coach Michael Morrill before enrolling at North Carolina State as a true freshman in 2005• Earned Most Improved Quarterback and Best Off ensive Newcomer at the NC State Spring Game in 2006• Transferred to Pearl River Community College (Poplarville, Miss.) for the 2006 season and played in three games before an injury sidelined him for the remainder of the campaign• Had amassed 612 yards and four touchdowns on 53-of-86 a� empts prior to the injury• Ranked as the 98th best junior college prospect in the na� on by Rivals.com

HIGH SCHOOL • As a prep, played in Broward-Dade All-Star Game and North-South All-Star Game• Passed for 397 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for another 186 yards and one touchdown his senior season• Registered 820 passing yards and 350 rushing yards, combining for 11 touch-downs as a junior• Rated as the No. 31 quarterback na� onally by Scout.com and the 60th best play-er in the state of Florida by Rivals.com coming out of high school• Also recruited by Oklahoma, Southern Miss and USF

PERSONAL • Greco is the son of Charles and Joanna Greco• Working on his second bachelor’s degree, majoring in criminal jus� ce

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A.J. GUYTONRS SOPHOMORE • WIDE RECEIVER • 5-11/195 • HOMESTEAD, FLA./HOMESTEADSOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Out for the season with torn ACL

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Set a then UCF true freshman record with a team-high fi ve catches in the season-opening win over NC State (Sept. 1)• Racked up 21 yards receiving, including a long of 14 yards• Appeared in the Texas game (Sept. 15)• Pulled in three recep� ons for 35 yards in a win over Memphis (Sept. 22) • Collected three recep� ons for 19 yards in a victory vs. Louisiana (Sept. 29)• In his fi rst-career start, fi nished the East Carolina contest (Oct. 6) with a season-high six recep� ons for 72 yards, including a 39-yard touchdown catch early in the second quarter from Kyle Israel• Against ECU, joined teammate Kamar Aiken as the fi rst true freshmen duo to haul in touchdown passes in the same game since the Knights made the move to the Football Bowl Subdivision in 1996• Returned one kickoff for 22 yards at USF (Oct. 13)• Saw � me vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) and at Southern Miss (Oct. 28)• Hauled in a 6-yard recep� on at UAB (Nov. 10), and a 4-yard catch at SMU (Nov. 17) • Racked up 96 receiving yards on four catches vs. UTEP (Nov. 24), highlighted by a 39-yard scoring play in the fi rst quarter• Saw ac� on in both the C-USA Championship Game vs. Tulsa (Dec. 1) and Au-toZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29)

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YEAR G REC YDS AVG TD LG2007 14 23 253 11.0 2 39TOTALS 14 23 253 11.0 2 39

#3HIGH SCHOOL • Earned three le� ers for coach Bobby McCray at Homestead High School• Named to the 6A All-State second team as an athlete by the Florida Sports Writers Associa� on following his senior year where he played both quarterback and defensive back• Completed 106-of-200 passes for 1,564 yards and 13 touchdowns en route to fi rst team All-Dade County honors• Career totals of 3,100-plus passing yards, 800-plus rushing yards and 40 total touchdowns• Ranked as the 60th best wide receiver in the na� on by Scout.com• Also recruited by Miami (Fla.), Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pi� sburgh and USF

PERSONAL • Guyton has two legal guardians - Clinton Liddell and Tabitha Harris• Majoring in criminal jus� ce

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DERRICK HALLMANJUNIOR • SAFETY • 6-0/212 • FORT PIERCE, FLA./FORT PIERCE CENTRALSOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Recorded at least one tackle in all 12 games as a linebacker• Earned All-Conference USA Honorable Men� on honors• Fourth on the team in total tackles (58)• Had six tackles and two pass break-ups vs. Boston College (Sept. 20)• Made fi ve total tackles as well as a pass break-up vs. UTEP (Sept. 27)• Filled the stat sheet with seven total tackles including two crushing tackles for losses vs. SMU (Oct. 4)• Also had an intercep� on in the win over the Mustangs, returning it for 24 yards• Totaled fi ve tackles and one for a loss of a yard vs. Miami (Oct. 11)• Posted a stellar stat line with seven tackles, a 2-yard sack and a forced fumble vs. Tulsa (Oct. 26)• Accumulated fi ve tackles and a pass break-up vs. East Carolina (Nov. 2)• Led the team by racking up nine tackles vs. Southern Miss (Nov. 8), eight of which were solo• Made his presence felt vs. Marshall (Nov. 15) handing out fi ve tackles and deny-ing the quarterback twice with two pass break-ups• Scored his fi rst collegiate points returning an intercep� on 26 yards for a touch-down vs. Memphis (Nov. 22), and also made three tackles in the seven-point win• Delivered three tackles vs. UAB (Nov. 29)

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Earned a spot on the Conference USA All-Freshman Team• In collegiate debut at NC State (Sept. 1), had four tackles and UCF’s fi rst sack of the year, which went for a loss of 13 yards• Added a fumble recovery and two solo tackles vs. Texas (Sept. 15)

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CAREER STATISTICSYEAR G TKL AST TOTAL SACK TFL PBU INT2007 12 37 13 50 3.0 9.5 4 12008 12 42 16 58 1.0 8.0 6 1TOTALS 24 79 29 108 4.0 17.5 10 2

#38• Had two takedowns vs. Memphis (Sept. 22), including one for a loss of four yards• Made one tackle at USF (Oct. 12)• Collected fi rst career intercep� on vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20), and ran it back 55 yards in the fourth quarter• Also had a pass break-up and fi ve tackles vs. the Golden Hurricane• Delivered seven tackles at Southern Miss (Oct. 28), including half a tackle for a loss, and also had a pass break-up• Registered three tackles, highlighted by one takedown for a loss of fi ve yards, vs. Marshall (Nov. 3)• Posted fi ve tackles at UAB (Nov. 10), including two for a loss of seven yards• Notched seven tackles, including a QB sack, at SMU (Nov. 17) • Totaled two tackles, a pass break-up and a quarterback hurry vs. UTEP (Nov. 24)• Equalled his season high with seven tackles, including two tackles for loss and a sack in the victory over Tulsa in the C-USA Championship Game (Dec. 1)• Collected fi ve tackles, including one for a loss in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29)

HIGH SCHOOL • Earned three le� ers in football playing for Chris Hutchings at Fort Pierce Central High School• Collected 5A all-state fi rst team honors as a u� lity player a� er seeing ac� on at defensive back, wide receiver and kick returner during his senior year• Also earned all-area honors• Named the Palm Beach Post’s Defensive Player of the Year and the Scripps Trea-sure Coast Newspapers Defensive Player of the Year• Recorded 108 tackles, eight intercep� ons, three fumble recoveries and scored three defensive touchdowns as a team captain during his senior year• On off ense his senior year, caught 16 passes for 228 yards and two touchdowns• Collected 60 tackles and three intercep� ons as a junior and also had 12 catches for 144 yards• Earned four le� ers in track and fi eld• Also recruited by Arizona State, Colorado State and Mississippi State

PERSONAL • Hallman is the son of Derrick Hallman, Sr., and Barbara Crawford• Majoring in health service administra� on

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T.J. HARNDENRS SENIOR • DEFENSIVE TACKLE • 6-3/244 • TALLAHASSEE, FLA./LINCOLNJUNIOR SEASON (2008) • Made three tackles, his fi rst-career tackle for a loss as well as fi rst-career sack on an 8-yard QB hit in his best game vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30)• Recorded a tackle vs. Miami (Oct. 11)• Posted a tackle vs. Tulsa (Oct. 26)• Amassed two total tackles vs. East Carolina (Nov. 2)• Appeared in the win vs. Memphis (Nov. 22)

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) • Saw his fi rst game ac� on of the season vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Posted fi rst-career tackle and a quarterback hurry vs. Marshall (Nov. 3)

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • Made special teams appearances in the fi nal four contests of the season, making his UCF debut against East Carolina (Nov. 4)

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) • A scholarship recruit, Harnden redshirted while prac� cing with the linebackers

CAREER STATISTICSYEAR G TKL AST TOTAL SACK TFL PBU INT2006 4 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 02007 2 0 1 1 0.0 0.0 0 02008 7 3 4 7 1.0 1.5 0 0TOTALS 13 3 5 8 1.0 1.5 0 0

#47HIGH SCHOOL • Three-year le� er winner at Lincoln High School • Coached by David Wilson• Preseason All-American selec� on• Five-� me player of the week honoree • Totaled more than 40 tackles as a senior• Led team in pass break-ups and sacks• 85 tackles and 8.5 sacks as a junior

PERSONAL • Harnden is the son of Tim and Kim Harnden• Working on his master’s in sports and fi tness

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BRYNN HARVEYSOPHOMORE • RUNNING BACK • 6-1/205 • LARGO, FLA./LARGOTRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Voted onto the Conference USA All Freshman Team• Led the team in rushing a� empts (125), rushing yards (519) and rushing average per game (51.9)• Saw the fi rst ac� on of his Knight career vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30) rushing for 34 yards on nine carries• Recorded 19 rushing yards and one recep� on vs. UTEP (Sept. 27)• Played vs. Miami (Oct. 11) making a 4-yard recep� on• Pounded Tulsa (Oct. 26) to the tune of 91 yards on 24 rushes• Rushed for 30 yards vs. East Carolina (Nov. 2) and also had a 5-yard recep� on• Had a 28-yard scamper vs. Southern Miss (Nov. 8) and ended the game with 34 rushing yards on seven carries• Impressed with a career day, pos� ng 150 yards rushing on 33 carries and fi rst-career touchdown on a 50-yard dash vs. Marshall (Nov. 15)• Made a crucial 26-yard run to set up the game’s fi rst touchdown and a momen-tum swing in the win vs. Memphis (Nov. 22)• Finished the day vs. the Tigers with 71 rushing yards on 11 carries• Moved the chains o� en vs. UAB (Nov. 29) pushing piles on his way to 90 yards rushing on just 15 carries

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CAREER STATISTICS

YEAR G ATT YDS AVG TD LG2008 10 125 519 4.2 1 50TOTALS 10 125 519 4.2 1 50

#34HIGH SCHOOL • Earned four le� ers for head coach Rick Rodri-guez at Largo High School• Set the Pinellas County single-season rushing record as a senior with 2,567 yards and 31 touch-downs • Earned fi rst-team Class 5A All-State honors as a senior (Florida Sports Writers Associa� on) and was the St. Pete Times Pinellas County Player of the Year, helping lead Largo to a 13-1 record • Was a member of the Tampa Tribune’s All-Suncoast First Team• Played in the Florida North and South All-Star Game• Rushed for more than 1,700 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior when he was also named the St. Pete Times Pinellas County Player of the Year • Ranked No. 32 na� onally among running backs and as the 69th best prospect in the state of Florida by Rivals.com • Ranked as the No. 84 overall prospect on the Orlando Sen� nel’s Top-100 Sun-shine state prospects • Also recruited by Arizona State, Memphis, Middle Tennessee and Ball State

PERSONAL • Harvey is the son of Greg Harvey and Tiff any Howard• A hospitality management major

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CHANCE HENDERSONSENIOR • LINEBACKER • 6-1/236 • CONYERS, GA./HERITAGEJUNIOR SEASON (2008) • Saw ac� on in all 12 games• Named to the Preseason All-Conference USA Second Team• Fi� h on the team in tackles (57) and was fourth on the team in sacks (3.5)• Totaled six tackles and one QB hurry in a win vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30)• Made six tackles, a tackle for loss and a QB hurry vs. USF (Sept. 6)• An absolute force on the fi eld vs. Boston College (Sept. 20), recording four tack-les, two sacks and two tackles for losses totaling 18 yards• Recorded three tackles vs. UTEP (Sept. 27)• Against Miami (Oct. 11), accounted for three tackles and a tackle for a loss of three yards• Caused mayhem in the middle vs. Tulsa (Oct. 26) collec� ng eight total tackles and assis� ng on a tackle for loss• Created chaos in the center vs. East Carolina (Nov. 2) amassing seven tackles, 1.5 sacks, two solo and one assisted tackles for a loss• Blocked his fi rst career kick on special teams while also making four tackles on defense vs. Southern Miss (Nov. 8)• Rang up fi ve tackles and an assisted tackle for a loss in the win vs. Marshall (Nov. 15)• Had six tackles and a tackle for a loss vs. Memphis (Nov. 22)• Posted fi ve solo tackles vs. UAB (Nov. 29)

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) • Totaled fi ve tackles, including one for a loss of two yards, vs. Texas (Sept. 15) • Picked up a tackle in the win over Memphis (Sept. 22) • Racked up fi ve tackles and a sack for a loss of fi ve yards in a win vs. Louisiana (Sept. 29) • Led the UCF defense with 10 tackles at East Carolina (Oct. 6), including 1.5 tack-les for a loss and a pass break-up • Recorded eight tackles, including 0.5 tackles for loss, at USF (Oct. 13)• Posted fi rst collegiate intercep� on in the fourth quarter vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20)• Also had fi ve tackles and assisted on a sack vs. the Golden Hurricane • Was second on the team with eight tackles in the win at Southern Miss (Oct. 28)• Notched three tackles vs. Marshall (Nov. 3)• In the win at UAB (Nov. 10), posted four tackles and 0.5 for a loss • Totaled six takedowns against SMU (Nov. 17)• Racked up six tackles and a one for a loss of fi ve yards vs. UTEP (Nov. 24) • Registered a career-high 11 tackles, including nine solo stops in the victory over Tulsa in the C-USA Championship Game (Dec. 1) • Also had a tackle for loss in the contest with the Golden Hurricane • Had two tackles in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29)

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • Appeared mostly on special teams at the beginning of the season before taking over the star� ng middle linebacker spot at Memphis (Nov. 11)• Saw ac� on in 11 games overall• Started the last three games of the season, making 18 tackles in those contests• Registered a career-high nine stops against East Carolina (Nov. 4) a� er replacing an injured Cory Hogue at middle linebacker• Had a sack in each of the last two games of the season, recording one against Tulane (Nov. 18) and UAB (Nov. 25) • Also forced the fi rst fumble of his career against the Blazers

CAREER STATISTICSYEAR G TKL AST TOTAL SACK TFL PBU INT2006 11 21 11 32 2.0 2.0 0 02007 13 49 25 74 1.5 7.0 1 12008 12 36 21 57 3.5 8.5 0 0TOTALS 36 106 57 163 7.0 17.5 1 1

#54HIGH SCHOOL • Four-year le� erman at middle linebacker for head coach Al Pelligrino at Heritage High School • Named the Atlanta Touchdown Club Player of the Week as a senior • Honorable men� on Prep Star All-American • Three-� me all-county selec� on • Rockdale County Defensive Player of the Year in 2005 • Named team defensive MVP as a senior • Set school record for tackles in a single-game with 22 • Set school record for tackles in a season with 152 as a senior • Averaged more than 16 tackles a game as a senior

PERSONAL • Henderson is the son of Gary and Jill Henderson • Majoring in interpersonal organiza� onal communica� on

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CORY HOGUERS SENIOR • LINEBACKER • 6-1/228 • NAPLES, FLA./NAPLESMEDICAL REDSHIRT SENIOR SEASON (2008) • Named to the Preseason All-Conference USA Team• Returned from lower leg injury to see his fi rst ac� on of season vs. USF (Sept. 6) forcing a fumble, recording six solo tackles and a tackle for a loss of six yards• Recorded eight total tackles, including fi ve solo vs. Boston College (Sept. 20), and also had two tackles for losses• Totaled six tackles, assisted on a tackle for a loss, and also broke up a pass and got a QB hurry vs. UTEP (Sept. 27)• Was diagnosed with compartment syndrome in le� leg and received medical redshirt for rest of the season

JUNIOR SEASON (2007) • Returned to the star� ng line-up vs. Memphis (Sept. 22) a� er missing the fi rst two games of the season• Recorded two tackles vs. the Tigers, highlighted by one for a loss of 10 yards • Led the UCF defense, along with Joe Burne� , with seven tackles and also added a pass break-up against Louisiana (Sept. 29) • Notched six takedowns, a pass break-up and 1.5 tackles for a loss, including a sack of fi ve yards at East Carolina (Oct. 6) • Amassed 10 tackles, including nine solo stops and one tackle for a loss, at USF (Oct. 13) • Posted fi ve tackles to help UCF defeat Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Had four tackles and a pass break-up at Southern Miss (Oct. 28)• Collected four takedowns vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) • Tied for the team lead with nine tackles at UAB (Nov. 10), including 1.5 tackles for a loss

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CAREER STATISTICSYEAR G TKL AST TOTAL SACK TFL PBU INT2005 11 23 11 34 0.0 3.0 0 12006 10 25 25 50 2.5 4.0 0 02007 12 55 17 72 1.0 6.5 3 02008 3 14 6 20 1.0 3.5 1 0TOTALS 36 117 59 176 4.5 17.0 4 1

#59• Racked up fi ve tackles in the win over SMU (Nov. 17) • Named the C-USA Defensive Player of the Week a� er leading UCF with 13 tackles and had a half a tackle for a loss in a win over UTEP (Nov. 24) • Posted four tackles and fi rst sack of the sea-son vs. Tulsa in the C-USA Championship Game (Dec. 1) • Had three solo stops in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29)

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2006) • Started the fi rst nine games of the season at middle linebacker• Against Villanova (Sept. 2), led the team with eight solo tackles and fi nished with a career-high total of 11, and added a tackle for a loss of two yards• Recorded three solo tackles and one assisted tackle at Florida (Sept. 9)• Tallied his fi rst career sack along with three solo tackles and two assists vs. USF (Sept. 16)• Recorded fi ve tackles, including one solo tackle and half a sack vs. Southern Miss (Sept. 26)• Had seven total tackles, six assisted and one solo in a 23-22 win at Marshall (Oct. 4)• Recorded one solo tackle vs. Pi� (Oct. 13)• Had four total tackles, two solos and two assisted vs. Rice (Oct. 21)• Led the team with eight total tackles, three solo and fi ve assisted at Houston • Injured his thumb against East Carolina (Nov. 4) a� er making three total tackles, two solos and one assist• Sat out the Memphis (Nov. 11) and Tulane (Nov. 18) contests before returning for the season-fi nale against UAB (Nov. 25) • Registered two tackles against the Blazers

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) • True freshman who appeared in 11 games, including six starts • Tough player who ba� led a nagging shoulder injury most of the season • Ended the season with 34 tackles, including 23 solo stops • Made collegiate debut at South Carolina (Sept. 1) • Was the lone true freshman to start vs. the Gamecocks and had two tackles• Five tackles at USF (Sept. 17) • Breakout performance in the Houston win (Nov. 5) • Career-high eight tackles (all solo) with his fi rst career intercep� on and also forced two fumbles vs. the Cougars• Second career start at UAB (Nov. 12) and recorded three tackles vs. the Blazers • Started vs. Tulsa (Dec. 3), totaling six tackles and one tackle for loss

HIGH SCHOOL • Class 5A fi rst team all-state linebacker at Naples High School • Coached by Bill Kramer • Fort Myers News-Press fi rst team honoree • Naples Daily News fi rst team all-county • Tied a school record with 127 tackles as a junior • Had 14 tackles for loss, fi ve sacks and one intercep� on during junior season • Forced fi ve fumbles and eight quarterback pressures as well • Posted 87 tackles, 11 for loss, with four sacks and 11 quarterback pressures as a senior.

PERSONAL • Hogue is the son of Tony and Kathy Hogue • Working on his second bachelor’s degree, majoring in legal studies

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CHARLEY HUGHLETTSOPHOMORE • SNAPPER • 6-4/232 • TAMPA, FLA./HILLSBOROUGHTRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Voted onto the Conference USA All-Freshman Team as a long snapper• Saw ac� on in all 12 games• Recorded three tackles on the year

HIGH SCHOOL • Played for Hillsborough High School• Earned four le� ers as a center and a � ght end• Named fi rst team all-conference as a senior and second-team all-conference as a junior• Selected for the Na� onal Football Founda� on Scholar-Athlete award• Team claimed the district � tle in 2005 and 2006 and was the regional champions in 2004• Picked up varsity le� ers in track and fi eld and wrestling• Also recruited by The Citadel, USF, Holy Cross and Brown

#60PERSONAL • Hughle� is the son of Jim and Lindi Hughle� • Majoring in biology

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RICHARD JACKSONRS JUNIOR • WIDE RECEIVER • 6-2/205 • CLERMONT, FLA./EAST RIDGE (NOTRE DAME)REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Transferred from Notre Dame and received a personal hardship waiver from the NCAA in � me to play in UCF’s third game of the season at Boston College (Sept. 20), recording a 17-yard recep� on• Finished his fi rst season at UCF with two recep� ons for 32 yards in seven games

PRIOR TO UCF • Spent the 2006 and 2007 season with Notre Dame, playing in 12 games as a freshman mostly on special teams• Played for Bud O’Hara at East Ridge High School• Rated No. 87 on the list of top 100 na� onal prep players by USA Today• A fi rst-team Florida Class 6A all-state selec� on at defensive back in 2005• Racked up 182 recep� ons for 3,249 yards in his career• East Ridge recorded 31-straight regular-season victories with Jackson on the squad• Also spent � me with the basketball team

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CAREER STATISTICS

YEAR G REC YDS AVG TD LG2008 7 2 32 16.0 0 17TOTALS 7 2 32 16.0 0 17

#11

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RICKY KAYJUNIOR • HALFBACK • 6-3/239 • DELTONA, FLA./DELANDSOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Saw ac� on in 11 games, primarily as the blocking fullback• Made catches in four games • The fi rst recep� on came vs. Boston College (Sept. 20)• Had a season-best three catches for 16 yards vs. Miami (Oct. 11)• Posted a four-yard recep� on for his fi rst-career touchdown vs. Memphis (Nov. 22)• Finished with two recep� ons for 13 yards vs. UAB (Nov. 29)

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • The walk-on appeared in all 14 games both on special teams and as the team’s primary blocking fullback• Had season highs for catches (4) and yards (35) in the victory over Memphis (Sept. 20) • Also had catches vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) for 19 yards and vs. UTEP (Nov. 24) for six yards

CAREER STATISTICSRECEIVINGYEAR G ATT YDS AVG TD LG2007 14 6 60 10.0 0 192008 11 7 37 5.3 1 9TOTALS 25 13 97 7.5 1 19

#43HIGH SCHOOL • Earned three le� ers in football for head coach Lloyd Sisco at Deltona High School

PERSONAL • Kay is the son of Rick and Kim Kay • Majoring in interpersonal organiza� onal com-munica� on

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JOSH LINAMSOPHOMORE • LINEBACKER • 6-3/234 • TAVARES, FLA./TAVARESTRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Saw limited ac� on in 11 games• Recorded his fi rst career tackle vs. USF (Sept.6)

HIGH SCHOOL • Earned four le� ers in football for coach George Sneed at Tavares High School• Named to the Class 3A All-State Second Team by the Florida Sports Writers As-socia� on in 2006 as a senior• Awarded Class 3A-District 8 Player of the Year honors a� er registering 110 tack-les, 10 tackles for a loss, three forced fumbles and one intercep� on

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CAREER STATISTICS

YEAR G TKL AST TOTAL SACK TFL PBU INT2008 11 2 5 7 0.0 0.0 0 0TOTALS 11 2 5 7 0.0 0.0 0 0

#50• Named to the All-Lake County First Team and All-Central Florida Second Team defense by the Orlando Sen� nel• Two-� me all-area honoree and area defensive player of the year as a junior when he posted 146 tackles (91 solo) and had four tackles for a loss• Rated the 34th best inside linebacker in the na-� on by Rivals.com and the 71st best strong side linebacker in the na� on by Scout.com • Le� ered in basketball for three seasons • Also recruited by Florida Interna� onal, Georgia Tech, Middle Tennessee, Navy and UAB

PERSONAL • Linam is the son of Kevin and Dana Linam• Majoring in sports and fi tness

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JOHN LUBISCHERRS JUNIOR • TIGHT END • 6-4/250 • BOCA RATON, FLA./BOCA RATON COMMUNITY (DUKE)SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Saw ac� on in all 12 games, pos� ng one catch for a 2-yard touchdown vs. Mar-shall (Nov. 15).

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Prac� ced with the scout team off ense at UCF a� er transferring to the school prior to the fall

PRIOR TO UCF • A scholarship recruit, redshirted at Duke a� er signing to play with the Blue Devils following his prep career

CAREER STATISTICS

YEAR G REC YDS AVG TD LG2008 12 1 2 2.0 1 2TOTALS 12 1 2 2.0 1 2

BOCA RATON, FLA./BOCA RATON COMMUNITY (DUKE)#83HIGH SCHOOL • Earned four le� ers as a � ght end and defensive end during prep s� nts at Boca Raton High School and Cardinal Gibbons High School • Registered 53 career recep� ons, including eight touchdowns as a prep and was an All-Bro-ward County selec� on his senior season at Car-dinal Gibbons High School for head coach Mike Morrill • On defense, collected 92 tackles in his career, including 35 as a senior when he also had four sacks • Par� cipated in the North-South All-Star Game in Broward County

PERSONAL • Lubischer is the son of John Lubischer and Yolanda Ramos • Majoring in interdisciplinary studies

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BRUCE MILLERRS JUNIOR • DEFENSIVE END • 6-2/253 • CANTON, GA./WOODSTOCKSOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Named to the Preseason All-Conference USA First Team and voted onto the All-C-USA Second Team by the coaches• Led the team in sacks (7.0), tackles for loss (17.0), QB hurries (11) and forced fumbles (2) while seeing ac� on in all 12 games• Recorded a tackle and a forced fumble vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30)• Made a crucial tackle during a goal-line stand as well as a game saving intercep-� on at the � me vs. USF (Sept. 6)• Also accounted for two total tackles and a tackle for loss vs. the Bulls• Amassed four tackles and a tackle for loss vs. Boston College (Sept. 20)• Fueled the front line vs. UTEP (Sept. 27), making six tackles, assis� ng on a tackle for loss and adding two QB hurries as well as a pass break-up• Posted three tackles, his fi rst sack of the season, and a pass break-up vs. SMU (Oct. 4)• A disrup� on in the backfi eld all day vs. Miami (Oct. 11), fi nishing with three sacks and four tackles, all for losses• Collected four tackles, four QB hurries and a pass break-up vs. East Carolina (Nov. 2)• A regular in the backfi eld in the win vs. Marshall (Nov. 15) making nine tackles, one sack, three and a half tackles for a loss, four QB hurries and a forced fumble • Made eight total tackles vs. Memphis (Nov. 22) as well as blocking his fi rst career kick • Carried the defensive line fi nishing with six tackles, four going for a loss and added a sack vs. UAB (Nov. 29)

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Named to the All-Conference USA Second Team by the league’s media and also earned a spot on the media’s and coaches’ All-Freshman Team • Recognized as an honorable men� on Freshman All-American by The Spor� ng News • Recorded the fi rst sack of his career in the fi rst quarter at NC State (Sept. 1) and it also went for a safety • The safety was the fi rst for the Knights since 2001 vs. Akron • Finished the game vs. the Wolfpack with six tackles, including two for a loss, and a quarterback hurry • Had a pass break-up and three tackles vs. No. 6 Texas (Sept. 15) • Posted a solo tackle in the win against Memphis (Sept. 22) • Assisted with Joe Burne� on a tackle for loss vs. Louisiana (Sept. 29) • Notched a tackle at East Carolina (Oct. 6) • Named the C-USA Co-Defensive Player of the Week for his performance vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Collected a team-high nine tackles vs. the Golden Hurricane, and also posted two sacks for a loss of 12 yards, a forced fumble and a quarterback hurry • Posted two tackles at Southern Miss (Oct. 28), highlighted by a sack for a loss of fi ve yards in the win • Notched two takedowns vs. Marshall (Nov. 3), including a sack for a loss of eight yards • Picked up three tackles, including assis� ng on one for a loss, at UAB (Nov. 10) • Recorded four tackles in the win at SMU (Nov. 17) • Lone tackle was a sack for fi ve yards to help UCF defeat UTEP (Nov. 24) • Notched two tackles, a sack for a loss of 13 yards and a season-high four quarter-back hurries in the win over Tulsa in the C-USA Championship Game (Dec. 1) • Made three tackles in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29)

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CAREER STATISTICSYEAR G TKL AST TOTAL SACK TFL PBU INT2007 14 26 12 38 7.0 9.0 1 02008 12 27 25 52 7.0 17.0 3 1TOTALS 26 53 37 90 14.0 26.0 4 1

#49TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • A scholarship recruit, redshirted while prac� c-ing as a defensive end for the scout team

HIGH SCHOOL • Three-year le� erwinner at Woodstock High School for head coach Mike O’Brien • Cherokee County Gridiron Club Linebacker of the Year• All-county and all-region selec� on at linebacker • Finished senior season with 134 tackles, one sack, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries • Three intercep� ons, two returned for touchdowns • Totaled 14 recep� ons for 357 yards and fi ve touchdowns at � ght end • Defensive captain as a senior • Led team to regional co-championship and an appearance in the state playoff s • Also le� ered two years in basketball and one season in baseball

PERSONAL • Miller is the son of Bruce and Lisa Miller • Majoring in interdisciplinary studies

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DARIUS NALLRS SOPHOMORE • DEFENSIVE END • 6-3/249 • DOUGLASVILLE, GA./CHAPEL HILLSOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Sat out the season while undergoing cancer treatment, earning a redshirt

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Earned a spot on the coaches’ Conference USA All-Freshman Team • Made his debut for the Knights in the NC State game (Sept. 1) • Posted a solo tackle vs. No. 6 Texas (Sept. 15)• Finished the Memphis game (Sept. 22) with two tackles • Totaled six tackles vs. Louisiana (Sept. 29), including two for a loss of eight yards, and added a quarterback hurry • Collected six takedowns at East Carolina (Oct. 6) • Made four tackles, including one for a loss, and forced a fumble at USF (Oct. 13) • Had a tackle in the win vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Saw � me at Southern Miss (Oct. 28), vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) and at UAB (Nov. 10) • Posted a pair of solo tackles at SMU (Nov. 17), highlighted by a QB sack of nine yards in the victory • Appeared in the win over UTEP (Nov. 24) • Appeared at defensive end in both the C-USA Championship Game vs. Tulsa (Dec. 1) and AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29)

CAREER STATISTICS

YEAR G TKL AST TOTAL SACK TFL PBU INT2007 13 15 7 22 1.0 4.0 1 02008 DNPTOTALS 13 15 7 22 1.0 4.0 1 0

#53HIGH SCHOOL • Served as team captain his senior season for coach Michael Bedosky at Chapel Hill High School• Earned three le� ers at the school and was named All-Douglas County as a junior and a se-nior• Awarded Douglas County Defensive Player of the Year honors as a senior a� er pos� ng 68 tackles (47 solos) and a new school record 10.5 sacks• Also blocked three kicks and earned the team’s defensive MVP honor• On off ense, gained 182 yards rushing, 91 receiving and scored two touchdowns• Selected to play in the Georgia Athle� c Coaches Associa� on North/South All-Star Football Game• Le� ered two years in basketball and four in track and fi eld• Also recruited by Indiana, Louisville, Southern Miss and Tulane

PERSONAL • Nall is the son of Alexander and Wanda Willis • Majoring in hospitality management

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JAMAR NEWSOMERS JUNIOR • WIDE RECEIVER • 6-2/198 • ST. PETERSBURG, FLA./BOCA CIEGASOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Saw ac� on in all 12 games• Completed the year with four recep� ons for 81 yards and one touchdown• Had a season-best two recep� ons for 60 yards, including a 54-yard explosion for a touchdown vs. East Carolina (Nov. 2)

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Did not see any game ac� on, but was a key contributer on the scout team

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • A scholarship recruit, redshirted while prac� cing at wide receiver for the scout team

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YEAR G REC YDS AVG TD LG2008 12 4 81 20.2 1 54TOTALS 12 4 81 20.2 1 54

#9HIGH SCHOOL • Three-year le� erman at Boca Ciega High School for head coach Jean Gordon • All-conference and All-Suncoast selec� on • Team MVP as a senior • Track standout who le� ered two years in the sport • Third in the state of Florida in the long jump and triple jump • Finished senior season with 29 recep� ons for 660 yards and eight touchdowns • Returned three kickoff s for touchdowns on special teams • Ran a � med 4.43 40-yard dash

PERSONAL • Newsome is the son of James and Beverly Newsome• Majoring in criminal jus� ce

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ADAM NISSLEYRS SOPHOMORE • TIGHT END • 6-6/264 • CUMMING, GA./SOUTH FORSYTHREDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Saw ac� on in all 12 games at right tackle as well as at � ght end• Posted a 12-yard recep� on at Boston College (Sept. 20)

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • A scholarship recruit, redshirted while prac� cing at � ght end for the off ensive scout team • Named the team’s most improved off ensive player following 2008 spring drills

CAREER STATISTICS

YEAR G REC YDS AVG TD LG2008 12 1 12 12.0 0 12TOTALS 12 1 12 12.0 0 12

#88HIGH SCHOOL • Le� ered three seasons at � ght end for coach Greg Sla� ery at South Forsyth High School• Named Class 5A all-state honorable men� on as a senior• Earned All-Region 7-5A fi rst team as a senior a� er fi nishing the campaign with 24 catches and a touchdown• Named All-Forsyth County as a junior and senior• Named to the Atlanta Journal Cons� tu� on All-Northside fi rst team and AJC Northside Super 11• Had 10 catches and two touchdowns as a junior• Rated as the 77th best � ght end prospect in the na� on by Scout.com• Only player from Forsyth County to sign with a Division I school in 2007• Also recruited by Southern Miss and Wake Forest

PERSONAL • Nissley is the son of Hal and Joan Nissley • Majoring in interdisciplinary studies

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NICK PIESCHELRS SOPHOMORE • OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-7/302 • FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA./ST. THOMAS AQUINASSOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Saw ac� on in all 12 games, earning starts in the fi nal seven ou� ngs

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • A scholarship recruit, redshirted while prac� cing with the off ensive scout team

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HIGH SCHOOL • Earned four le� ers at St. Thomas Aquinas play-ing four of the fi ve spots on the off ensive line for coach George Smith• Served as the team captain his senior season and was named honorable men� on All-Broward County by the South Florida Sun-Sen� nel• Also le� ered two years in wrestling and one year in track and fi eld as a shot pu� er• Football team was the Class 5A runner-up three � mes during his prep career

PERSONAL • Pieschel is son of David Pieschel and Kathy Burris • Major is interdisciplinary studies

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COREY RABAZINSKISENIOR • TIGHT END • 6-3/244 • WINTER PARK, FLA./WINTER PARKJUNIOR SEASON (2008) • Saw ac� on in six games as star� ng � ght end before an injury vs. Miami (Oct. 11) ended his season• Posted nine recep� ons for 54 yards on the year• Made two catches for 19 yards and a crucial touchdown score vs. USF (Sept. 6)

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) • Started seven games and appeared in all 14 games during the season • Made the start at � ght end vs. NC State (Sept. 1) • Appeared in the Texas game (Sept. 15) and made one tackle • One of the star� ng � ght ends vs. Memphis (Sept. 22)• Posted fi rst touchdown recep� on on a one-yard toss from Kyle Israel in the third quarter vs. Louisiana (Sept. 29), which sealed the win over the Ragin’ Cajuns • Pulled in three passes for 12 yards at East Carolina (Oct. 6) • Had a four-yard recep� on in the win over Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Notched a highlight-reel 16-yard recep� on at Southern Miss (Oct. 28), going over his le� shoulder for the one-hand grab • Saw � me in the win over Marshall (Nov. 3) • Made the start at � ght end at UAB (Nov. 10) and at SMU (Nov. 17) • Hauled in a 3-yard touchdown catch in the fi rst quarter vs. UTEP (Nov. 24), and fi nished with two recep� ons for seven yards • Appeared in the C-USA Championship Game victory over Tulsa (Dec. 1) • Made two catches for a season-high 26 yards in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29)

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • Led the team’s � ght ends with 12 catches for 145 yards• Twice had a season-high three catches in a game• Hauled in a season-long catch of 28 yards against East Carolina (Nov. 4) • Also had a pair of 26-yard recep� ons during the season, including one in the opener vs. Villanova (Sept. 2) • His fi rst three-catch game was against USF (Sept. 16) and added his second against the Pirates • His 40 yards receiving against the Pirates was a season-high

CAREER STATISTICSYEAR G REC YDS AVG TD LG2006 12 12 145 12.1 0 282007 13 10 66 6.6 2 182008 6 9 54 6.0 1 13TOTALS 31 31 265 8.2 3 28

#84HIGH SCHOOL • Three-year le� erman at Winter Park High School for head coach Larry Gergley • First-team Class 6A all-state selec� on on de-fense • Orange County Defensive Player of the Year ac-cording to the Orlando Sen� nel • Listed as the state’s 59th-rated prospect by the Orlando Sen� nel • First-team all-county and All-Central Florida honoree • Played in the Central Florida All-Star Game and was named team MVP as a se-nior • 63 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and eight sacks in 2005 • Also caught 15 passes for 405 yards and four touchdowns at � ght end • Part of an 11-2 Winter Park team that reached the Florida Class 6A state semi-fi nals

PERSONAL • Rabazinski is the son of Richard and Maureen Rabazinski • Majoring in interpersonal organiza� onal communica� on

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JAH REIDRS JUNIOR • OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-7/314 • HAINES CITY, FLA./HAINES CITYSOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Saw ac� on in all 12 games at right tackle, making 10 starts

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Named to the coaches’ All-Conference USA Freshman Team • Saw ac� on in all 14 games on the place-kicking special teams units • Earned his fi rst-career start vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) • The start vs. the Golden Hurricane was the fi rst of four in a row at right tackle for the Knights

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • A scholarship recruit, redshirted while prac� cing as a tackle for the off ensive scout team

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#76HIGH SCHOOL • Two-year le� erwinner at Haines City High School for head coach Bill Buldini • First-team All-Polk County honoree • Second-team all-state selec� on • Par� cipated in the Central-South Florida All-Star Game

PERSONAL • Reid is the son of Lucinda Stra� on • Majoring in interpersonal organiza� onal communica� on

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PRIOR TO UCF • Spent one season at Hargrave Military Acad-emy • Coached by Robert Prunty • Totaled 45 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, four sacks and six pass break-ups at Hargrave • Appeared in just six games due to injury

HIGH SCHOOL • Played at Cary High School for Ben Kolstad • Two-� me all-conference honoree • Team MVP as a senior • Four-� me player of the week honoree

PERSONAL • Richards is the son of Von and Lisa Frantz • Working on his master’s in sports and fi tnessWorking on his master’s in sports and fi tness

JORDAN RICHARDSRS SENIOR • LINEBACKER • 6-2/225 • CARY, N.C./CARY (HARGRAVE MILITARY ACADEMY)JUNIOR SEASON (2008) • Appeared in four games• Led the team in tackles vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30) with seven

MEDICAL REDSHIRT JUNIOR SEASON (2007) • Received a medical redshirt a� er suff ering a shoulder injury in preseason work-outs

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2006) • Prior to a season-ending ankle injury, made fi ve starts and appeared in eight games• Made 31 tackles, including tying his career-high with nine stops against Rice (Oct. 21)• Registered fi ve tackles in the season-opening win vs. Villanova (Sept. 2)• Had four solo stops in that contest, a feat he achieved three � mes during the season, including vs. Pi� (Oct. 13) and vs. Rice• Tallied his second-career sack in the USF game (Sept. 16)• Had three tackles in the game at Houston (Oct. 28) before injuring his ankle

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) • Named to Conference USA’s All-Freshman Team on defense• Played in nine games, including six starts • Missed the fi nal four games of the season with a shoulder injury • Eight tackles (six solo) at USF (Sept. 17) • Six tackles, including one for loss and a quarterback hurry in the Marshall victory (Sept. 24) • Collected fi ve tackles at Louisiana (Oct. 1) • Two tackles, one for loss, in the win over Tulane (Oct. 21) • Career-high nine tackles in return to his home state of North Carolina in the East Carolina game (Oct. 29) • Eight solo stops, two tackles for loss and fi rst-career sack in that game• One pass break-up vs. the Pirates

CAREER STATISTICSYEAR G TKL AST TOTAL SACK TFL PBU INT2005 9 31 10 41 1.0 5.0 1 02006 8 20 11 31 1.0 3.0 1 02007 DNP � INJURED2008 4 10 1 11 0.0 0.0 0 0TOTALS 21 61 22 83 2.0 8.0 2 0

CARY, N.C./CARY (HARGRAVE MILITARY ACADEMY)#56

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ROCKY ROSSRS SENIOR • WIDE RECEIVER • 6-2/209 • JACKSONVILLE, FLA./BOLLES SCHOOLMEDICAL REDSHIRT SENIOR SEASON (2008) • Third on the team in receiving yards (180) and fourth on the team in recep� ons (13) despite breaking his collar bone and having season-ending surgery a� er game four vs. UTEP (Sept. 27)• Hauled in eight catches for 90 yards as well as the game-tying score vs. USF (Sept. 6)

JUNIOR SEASON (2007) • Registered at least two recep� ons in all 14 games of the campaign • Named to the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine All-District 3 Academic First Team and the Na� onal Football Founda� on Hampshire Honor Society • Had three catches for a team-high 51 yards in the season-opening win over NC State (Sept. 1) • His 21-yard recep� on late in the second quarter helped set up a fi eld goal and was the longest gain by a Knight receiver in the opener • Posted two catches for 31 yards against No. 6 Texas (Sept. 15) • Caught four passes for 59 yards in a win over Memphis (Sept. 22) • Paced the UCF receivers with six catches for 83 yards vs. Louisiana (Sept. 29) • Collected 39 yards on three recep� ons at East Carolina (Oct. 6) • Had two recep� ons for 13 yards at USF (Oct. 13) • Amassed 39 yards on fi ve catches in a win over Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Led UCF with four recep� ons at Southern Miss (Oct. 28), comple� ng the victory with 40 yards receiving • Had two recep� ons for 32 yards in the win over Marshall (Nov. 3) • Racked up three recep� ons for 21 yards at UAB (Nov. 10), including a 4-yard TD catch in the fourth quarter • Posted a game-high 92 receiving yards off four recep� ons at SMU (Nov. 17), including a 53-yard catch from Kyle Israel in the win • Had a team-high seven recep� ons for 68 yards, including a 4-yard touchdown catch, against UTEP (Nov. 24) • Surpassed the 100-career recep� on mark in the C-USA Championship Game (Dec. 1) a� er leading the team with 63 receiving yards on three catches • Made two catches for 27 yards, including a 17-yard recep� on, in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29)

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2006) • Named honorable men� on All-Conference USA by the league’s head coaches• Led all returning receivers with 36 catches and 531 yards in 2006 – totals that ranked second on the team• Started six games, including the fi nal fi ve of the campaign• Finished the season with 19 catches in the fi nal three games a� er hauling in 17 catches in the fi rst nine games combined• Had back-to-back 100-yard receiving games against Memphis (135) and Tulane (124), which were the fi rst two of his career• His 135 yards against Memphis (Nov. 11) were a career-high • Also set a career-high with nine catches against Tulane (Nov. 18)• Scored the fi rst two touchdowns of his career against Rice (Oct. 21)• His 55-yard catch against the Owls was a season-long play for the UCF off ense

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) • True freshman who appeared in all 13 games, including three as a starter • Team’s fourth leading receiver with 17 recep� ons for 154 yards • Three recep� ons for 13 yards in collegiate debut at South Carolina (Sept. 1)• One recep� on for 18 yards in the Marshall win (Sept. 24) • Two recep� ons for 25 yards at Louisiana-Lafaye� e (Oct. 1) • One catch for 11 yards in the Tulane victory (Oct. 21) • Three catches for 21 yards in the Houston win (Nov. 5) • Three recep� ons for 22 yards in the winning eff ort vs. Rice (Nov. 19)

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CAREER STATISTICSYEAR G REC YDS AVG TD LG2005 13 17 154 9.1 0 182006 12 36 531 14.8 2 552007 14 50 658 13.2 2 532008 4 13 180 13.8 1 31TOTALS 43 116 1,523 13.1 5 55

#5HIGH SCHOOL • First-team all-state honoree at The Bolles School in Jacksonville • Coached by Florida’s all-� me winningest coach, Corky Rogers • Selected to compete in the NFL Global Junior Championship game • Four-year le� erwinner between Episcopal High School (Fr., So.) and The Bolles School (Jr., Sr.) • Outstanding all-around athlete who le� ered in basketball and track • Set season and career receiving marks at EHS with 80 recep� ons for 1,400 yards and 20 touchdowns • Recorded 143 recep� ons for 1,863 yards and 20 touchdowns during his career at Bolles • Part of a state runner-up team and a state championship club at Bolles • Averaged more than 20 yards per recep� on his senior season • Excelled on kickoff and punt returns • Florida Times-Union All-First Coast • Super 24 team for southeast Georgia and northeast Florida • State of Florida Super 75 team • Collegiate Sports America all-southeast regional selec� on • Regional qualifi er for the long jump in track • Conference and district champion in the 200 meters • Member of the school record 4x100m and 4x400m relay teams

PERSONAL • Ross is the son of Sco� and Virginia Ross • Working on his master’s in sports and fi tness

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HIGH SCHOOL • Three-� me Class 5A all-state selec� on • Coached by Jay Godwin at Buchholz High School • Three-year le� erwinner in football who also earned one le� er in basketball, baseball and track • Two-year team captain • Three-� me Gainesville Sun all-area honoree • One of Florida’s top 20 recruits of 2004 • 1,204 yards passing and 11 touchdowns during senior campaign • Added 471 yards rushing and fi ve touchdowns on the ground • Part of three district championship teams • Totaled 3,847 yards passing for his career with 43 touchdown passes • Finished with 853 career rushing yards with an addi� onal 10 rushing touchdowns over three-year career

PERSONAL • Thompson is the son of Bill and Karen Thompson • Working on his master’s in accoun� ng

ALEX THOMPSONRS SENIOR • LINEBACKER • 6-2/229 • GAINESVILLE, FLA./BUCHHOLZJUNIOR SEASON (2008) • Saw ac� on in all 12 games as a reserve linebacker, collec� ng 12 tackles• Totaled three tackles and a tackle for loss vs. UAB (Nov. 29)

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) • Appeared in six games, including two starts at middle linebacker • In the season-opener at NC State (Sept. 1), made a career-high nine tackles to � e for second-most on the team • Collected one tackle vs. Texas (Sept. 15) • Saw � me vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) and at UAB (Nov. 10) • Notched a solo tackle at SMU (Nov. 17) • Made an appearance in the C-USA Championship Game victory vs. Tulsa (Dec. 1)

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • Appeared in 11 games, with most of his playing � me coming on special teams • Filled in at linebacker against Marshall (Oct. 4) and posted a career-high six tack-les • Finished the campaign with nine tackles, including four solo stops

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) • A scholarship recruit, Thompson redshirted while prac� cing with the quarter-backs

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CAREER STATISTICSYEAR G TKL AST TOTAL SACK TFL PBU INT2006 11 4 5 9 0.0 0.0 0 02007 6 4 7 11 0.0 0.0 0 02008 12 9 3 12 0.0 1.0 0 0TOTALS 29 17 15 32 0.0 1.0 0 0

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TRAVIS TIMMONSSENIOR • DEFENSIVE TACKLE • 6-4/297 • GAINESVILLE, FLA/BUCHHOLZJUNIOR SEASON (2008) • Saw ac� on in 11 games for the Knights, star� ng seven � mes• Recovered his fi rst career fumble vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30)• Totaled three tackles and a tackle for loss vs. USF (Sept. 6)• Made a tackle and had a QB hurry vs. UTEP (Sept. 27)• Put immense pressure on the O-line vs. Miami (Oct. 11) tallying three tackles, a tackle for loss and forcing a fumble• Amassed three tackles vs. UAB (Nov. 29)

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) • Appeared in all 14 games, including three starts as part of the Knights’ defensive line rota� on • Registered three tackles and a sack in the win at NC State (Sept. 1) • Posted four takedowns vs. Texas (Sept. 15) • Saw � me against Memphis (Sept. 22) and vs. Louisiana (Sept. 29) • Blocked a punt at East Carolina in the third quarter, and also had one tackle (Oct. 6) • Earned a tackle at USF (Oct. 13) and vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Appeared in the victory over Southern Miss (Oct. 28) • Notched a tackle and a pass break-up in the win vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) • Connected on a pair of tackles, including one for a loss of eight yards, and forced a fumble in the victory at UAB (Nov. 10) • Picked up three tackles at SMU (Nov. 17), highlighted by 1.5 tackles for a loss and an assist on a QB sack • Had a tackle against UTEP (Nov. 24) • Part of rota� on at defensive tackle in C-USA Championship Game victory vs. Tulsa (Dec. 1) and vs. Mississippi State in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl (Dec. 29)

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • Appeared in eight games at defensive tackle • Had two tackles in the season-opener vs. Villanova (Sept. 2) • Only UCF defensive lineman to intercept a pass during the season, doing so in his hometown of Gainesville vs. Florida (Sept. 9) • Registered a solo tackle at Rice (Oct. 21) • Recorded a season-high three stops at Tulane (Nov. 18), including his fi rst-career sack and another tackle for a loss

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CAREER STATISTICSYEAR G TKL AST TOTAL SACK TFL PBU INT2006 8 5 1 6 1.0 2.0 0 12007 14 10 7 17 1.5 3.5 1 02008 11 9 5 14 0.0 2.0 0 0TOTALS 33 24 13 37 2.5 7.5 1 1

#95HIGH SCHOOL • Four-year le� erwinner at Buchholz High School for head coach Jay Godwin • FSWA Class 5A First-Team All-State defense as a senior • Second-team all-state selec� on following his junior season • Three-star recruit according to Rivals.com • Listed as the 91st-best prospect in the state in the Rivals.com preseason Florida top 100 • No. 69 prospect in the state of Florida according to the Orlando Sen� nel • Two-� me all-area and all-conference honoree • 68 tackles and six sacks in 2005, including 14 tackles for loss and two fumble recoveries • Caught 12 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown on off ense • Three-sport athlete in high school who also le� ered three years in basketball and one year in track

PERSONAL • Timmons is the son of Arthur Timmons and Arvorla Neal• Majoring in interdisciplinary studies

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TORRELL TROUPSENIOR • DEFENSIVE TACKLE • 6-3/314 • CONYERS, GA./SALEMJUNIOR SEASON (2008) • Voted onto the All-Conference USA Second Team• Made starts in all 12 games consistently being disrup� ve at his defensive tackle spot• Second on the team in tackles for a loss (12.5)• Created trouble vs. USF (Sept. 6), totaling four tackles including two tackles for a loss, as well as an 8-yard sack• Pressured UTEP (Sept. 27) with his eight total tackles, two of which went for a loss of 15 yards, and also forced a fumble• Congested the middle vs. SMU (Oct. 4), forcing two tackles for a loss and a QB hurry• Made fi ve total tackles vs. Tulsa (Oct. 26)• Domina� ng performance vs. Southern Miss (Nov. 8), fi nishing with seven tackles, 2.5 for a loss and assisted on a sack• Also had a QB hurry as well as a pass break-up vs. the Golden Eagles• Totaled seven tackles in win vs. Marshall (Nov. 15), one for a loss• Finished the win at Memphis (Nov. 22) with four tackles including 1.5 for a loss• Accumulated four solo tackles vs. UAB (Nov. 29)

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) • Made 11 starts and appeared in all 14 games at defensive tackle • Picked up three tackles, including one for a loss, in a 25-23 win at NC State (Sept. 1) • Notched two solo tackles vs. No. 6 Texas (Sept. 15) • Picked up two takedowns and a sack for a loss of fi ve yards in a victory vs. Loui-siana (Sept. 29) • Recorded two tackles at East Carolina (Oct. 6) • Started at le� tackle at USF (Oct. 13) • Collected two tackles in the victory at Southern Miss (Oct. 28) • Posted a tackle at UAB (Nov. 10) • Finished the win at SMU (Nov. 17) with three tackles, including one for a loss of three yards • Assisted on a tackle for loss against UTEP (Nov. 24) • Posted a solo stop in the victory over Tulsa in the C-USA Championship Game (Dec. 1) and in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29)

CAREER STATISTICSYEAR G TKL AST TOTAL SACK TFL PBU INT2006 9 1 1 2 0.0 0.0 0 02007 13 13 6 19 2.0 6.5 0 02008 12 30 22 52 2.0 12.5 2 0TOTALS 34 44 29 73 4.0 19.0 2 0

#98TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • Made his Knight debut against Southern Miss (Sept. 26) • Saw ac� on in nine games, including three starts at defensive tackle • Made the fi rst start of his career against Pi� (Oct. 13) • Registered his fi rst tackle at Houston (Oct. 28) in his second start • Started the season fi nale against UAB (Nov. 25) and made the fi rst solo tackle of his career

HIGH SCHOOL • Three-year le� erman at Salem High School for head coach Frank Caputo • Two-� me fi rst-team all-state performer as a junior and senior • Named fi rst-team all-area as a junior and senior • 36th-ranked prospect in the state of Georgia in the preseason according to Ri-vals.com • First-team all-North Georgia defensive tackle • Named Atlanta Touchdown Club Player of the Week during senior campaign • Finished senior season with 96 total tackles (50 solo stops), six tackles for loss and three sacks

PERSONAL • Troup is the son of Tory Troup and Lashana Johnson • Majoring in interdisciplinary studies• Played under the name Torrell Johnson during his fi rst two seasons with the Knights

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WES TUNUUFI SAUVAORS JUNIOR • DEFENSIVE LINE • 6-3/292 • LEESVILLE, LA./LEESVILLESOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Saw ac� on in nine games

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Made his debut at defensive tackle in the 56-20 victory over Memphis (Sept. 22) • Also saw ac� on in wins vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) and at SMU (Nov. 17)• Credited with his fi rst-career tackle in the Homecoming victory over the Thun-dering Herd• Made the switch to off ensive guard following the AutoZone Liberty Bowl

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#94TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • A scholarship recruit, Tunuufi Sauvao redshirt-ed while prac� cing as a tackle for the defensive scout team

HIGH SCHOOL • Four-year le� erwinner at Leesville High School for head coach Kevin Magee • Rated as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com • Listed as the 58th-best defensive lineman in the na� on according to Rivals.com• Two-� me all-state honoree • Three-� me all-district and all-conference selec� on • All-state academic honoree• Also le� ered four years in track, soccer and power li� ing • 56 tackles and three sacks as a senior • 22 tackles for loss, 11 pass break-ups and seven quarterback hurries in 2005 • 78 total tackles, 11 sacks, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries as a junior • Selected as a defensive captain as a senior

PERSONAL • Tunuufi Sauvao is the son of Eneriko and Alofaaga Sauvao • Majoring in criminal jus� ce

• Two-� me all-state honoree • Three-� me all-district and all-conference selec� on • All-state academic honoree• Also le� ered four years in track, soccer and power li� ing • 56 tackles and three sacks as a senior • 22 tackles for loss, 11 pass break-ups and seven quarterback hurries in 2005 • 78 total tackles, 11 sacks, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries as a junior • Selected as a defensive captain as a senior

PERSONAL • Tunuufi Sauvao is the son of Eneriko and Alofaaga Sauvao • Majoring in criminal jus� ce

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BRIAN WATTERSRS JUNIOR • WIDE RECEIVER • 6-2/190 • ROME, GA./ROMESOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Led the team in recep� ons (42) and receiving yards (594), and � ed for fi rst in touchdowns (3)• Hauled in three recep� ons for 35 yards vs. USF (Sept. 6)• Led the team with six catches for 59 yards vs. Boston College (Sept. 20)• Con� nued his string of steady performances at UTEP (Sept. 27), catching three for 51 yards• Posted his fi rst touchdown score of the season on a 56-yard beauty from Mi-chael Greco vs. SMU (Oct. 4), ending the day with 83 receiving yards on just three recep� ons• Had fi ve catches for 37 yards vs. Miami (Oct. 11)• Showed his explosive yards-a� er-catch (YAC) skills vs. Tulsa (Oct. 26), turning a short rou� ne recep� on into a career-long 62-yard sprint to the end zone• Also scored a second touchdown on a seven-yard recep� on on the way to a ca-reer-best seven-recep� on, 121-yard performance vs. the Golden Hurricane• Caught two for 48 yards vs. East Carolina (Nov. 2)• Just another day at the offi ce vs. Southern Miss (Nov. 8), hoarding in fi ve balls for a total of 71 yards• Made a recep� on in the win at Marshall (Nov. 15) and another two grabs at Memphis (Nov. 22)• Snagged fi ve recep� ons vs. UAB (Nov. 29)

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Made contribu� ons both on special teams and as a reserve wide receiver • Ranked second on the team with three touchdown recep� ons • Recorded a solo tackle in collegiate debut at NC State (Sept. 1) • Saw ac� on in the Texas game (Sept. 15) • Had a tackle in the Memphis win (Sept. 22) and the Louisiana victory (Sept. 29) • Registered a takedown at East Carolina (Oct. 6) • Recorded fi rst career recep� on, a nine-yard strike from Greco, at USF (Oct. 13), and fi nished the game with two catches for 22 yards • Had three tackles on special teams vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Recorded fi rst touchdown recep� on on an 8-yard play late in the second quarter at Southern Miss (Oct. 28) • Finished the win over the Golden Eagles with two catches for 16 yards • Led UCF with six recep� ons for 88 yards vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) • Also had two touchdown catches in the win over the Thundering Herd, the fi rst on a 23-yard recep� on late in the second quarter and the second on a 30-yard ef-fort early in the fourth quarter • Hauled in a 14-yard recep� on at UAB (Nov. 10) • Posted an 8-yard catch in the win over SMU (Nov. 17) • Made his fi rst-career start vs. Tulsa in the C-USA Championship Game (Dec. 1) • Made two catches for 13 yards in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29)

CAREER STATISTICSYEAR G REC YDS AVG TD LG2007 14 14 161 11.5 3 302008 12 42 594 14.1 3 62TOTALS 26 56 755 13.5 6 62

#6TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • A scholarship recruit, Wa� ers redshirted while prac� cing at wide receiver for the scout team

HIGH SCHOOL • Three-year le� erwinner at Rome High School for head coach Sid Fri� s • Second-team all-state selec� on as a senior • First-team all-region and all-area • Team captain who was selected to play in the North/South Georgia All-Star game • Elected Homecoming King at Rome High School • Earned team’s Iron Man Award • Spent � me both at quarterback and wide receiver in high school• 58 rushes for 506 yards and seven touchdowns • 31-of-46 passing for 428 yards and three touchdowns at quarterback • Caught 22 passes for 572 yards and fi ve touchdowns at wide receiver • Totaled seven intercep� ons on defense and returned two for touchdowns • Also scored two touchdowns on punt returns

PERSONAL • Wa� ers is the son of Michael and Michelle Wa� ers • Majoring in criminal jus� ce

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REGGIE WEAMSJUNIOR • DEFENSIVE BACK • 6-0/191 • BATON ROUGE, LA./REDEMPTORISTSOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • As a reserve safety, saw ac� on in all 12 games, mostly on special teams• Finished with 11 tackles on the season• Made three tackles and recovered a fumble in the win at Marshall (Nov. 15)

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Saw ac� on in all 14 games as a key special teams contributor and a reserve in the defensive backfi eld • In his UCF debut at NC State (Sept. 1), notched a solo tackle vs. the Wolfpack • Appeared in the game vs. Texas (Sept. 15) • Had one tackle in a win vs. Memphis (Sept. 22) • Saw � me in the Louisiana win (Sept. 29) and at East Carolina (Oct. 6) • Returned one kickoff for nine yards at USF (Oct. 13) • Earned a tackle vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Notched a takedown vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) • Posted two tackles at UAB (Nov. 10) and at SMU (Nov. 17) • Posted two solo tackles in the victory over Tulsa in the C-USA Championship Game (Dec. 1) • Saw ac� on on special teams in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29)

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CAREER STATISTICSYEAR G TKL AST TOTAL SACK TFL PBU INT2007 14 7 3 10 0.0 0.0 0 02008 12 7 4 11 0.0 0.0 0 0TOTALS 26 14 7 21 0.0 0.0 0 0

#40HIGH SCHOOL • Le� ered three years in football for coach Guy Mistre� a at Redemptorist High School• Named fi rst team Class 3A All-State by the Lou-isiana Sports Writers Associa� on a� er recording 80 tackles (51 solo), seven intercep� ons and two fumble recoveries for touchdowns• Shared District 8-3A Defensive MVP honors as well as earning All-Metro honors• Ranked as the 40th best player in the state of the Louisiana by Rivals.com• Helped lead team to Class 3A state � tle during his junior season• Had 110 tackles, seven intercep� ons and eight pass break-ups during that cam-paign• Le� ered two years in track where he earned all-region and all-district honors and was the 300-meter hurdles state runner-up as a junior • Also recruited by Grambling, Louisiana-Monroe, New Mexico State, Northwest-ern State and Southeastern Louisiana

PERSONAL • Weams is the son of Reginald, Sr., and Brenda Weams • Majoring in hospitality management

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JOE WEATHERFORDRS SOPHOMORE • QUARTERBACK • 6-4/200 • LAND O’LAKES, FLA./LAND O’LAKESREDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Saw ac� on at QB in three games, fi nishing 15-for-36 for 160 yards• Converted his fi rst collegiate pass at UTEP (Sept. 27)• Saw ac� on in the win at Memphis (Nov. 22)• Had his best career ou� ng vs. UAB (Nov. 29), going 12-for-26 and 99 yards pass-ing

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • A scholarship recruit, redshirted while playing quarterback with the off ensive scout team

HIGH SCHOOL • Le� ered three years at quarterback for coach John Benede� o at Land O’ Lakes High School• Named Class 5A Mr. Football by the Florida Athle� c Coaches Associa� on and a second team all-state honoree by the Florida Sports Writers Associa� on• Also earned second team All-Sun Coast honors, fi rst team All-District 5-5A and fi rst team all-conference honors as a senior• Led county in passing and team to Class 5A-District 5 � tle as a senior throwing

CAREER STATISTICSPASSINGYEAR G ATT COMP INT PCT YDS TD LG2008 3 36 15 2 41.7 160 0 39TOTALS 3 36 15 2 41.7 160 0 39RUSHINGYEAR G ATT YDS AVG TD LG2008 3 3 �8 �2.7 0 9TOTALS 3 3 �8 �2.7 0 9

#17for 2,141 yards and 20 touchdowns• Rated as the 29th best pro-style quarterback prospect in the na� on by Rivals.com and the 91st best prospect in the state of Florida by the Orlando Sen� nel• As a junior, passed for 1,950 yards and 15 touchdowns• Le� ered in basketball for two seasons at the guard posi� on• Also recruited by Louisville, Duke, Colorado State, Bowling Green, Toledo and Western Michigan

PERSONAL • Weatherford is the son of Bill and Cathy Weatherford • Brother Drew played quarterback at Florida State • Majoring in health services administra� on

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RONNIE WEAVERRS SOPHOMORE • RUNNING BACK • 6-0/206 • WABASSO, FLA./VERO BEACHREDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Saw ac� on in all 12 games• Second on the team in rushing a� empts (102) and rushing yards (348)• Got his fi rst-career start vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30), fi nishing with 84 yards on 23 a� empts• Had 28 yards rushing vs. USF (Sept. 6) and 48 yards at Boston College (Sept. 20)• Scored his fi rst-career touchdown at UTEP (Sept. 27) and also had 51 yards rush-ing• Had his best game vs. SMU (Oct. 4), amassing 123 yards on just 25 rushes, a touchdown and a career-long 48-yard dash• Ran for 20 yards at Miami (Oct. 11)

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Earned a scholarship a� er a strong fall camp upon arriving on campus as a walk-on • Prac� ced with the off ensive scout team as a running back during the season

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YEAR G ATT YDS AVG TD LG2008 12 102 348 3.4 2 48TOTALS 12 102 348 3.4 2 48

#35HIGH SCHOOL • Earned three le� ers for head coach Gary Cog-gins at Vero Beach High School • As a senior, rushed for 1,110 yards and 12 TDs en route to earning Treasure Coast All-Area fi rst team honors • Collected 85 tackles, picked off four passes, forced and recovered two fumbles from his safe-ty posi� on as a junior • Also had 32 tackles as a sophomore • Earned two le� ers in track and fi eld as well during his prep career

PERSONAL • Weaver is the son of Ronnie Weaver, Sr., and Patricia Bradley-S� nson • Majoring in health services administra� on

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DAVID WILLIAMSRS JUNIOR • DEFENSIVE END • 6-2/238 • LEXINGTON, S.C./WHITE KNOLLSOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Saw ac� on in all 12 games on the defensive line, amassing 20 tackles• Had a fi ve-tackle game at UTEP (Sept. 27)• Posted three tackles and a tackle for a loss vs. SMU (Oct. 4)

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Appeared in all 14 games as a special teams starter on kickoff coverage • Notched a tackle vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) playing on the defensive line • Named the most improved defensive player following the 2008 spring prac� ces

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • A scholarship recruit, Williams worked with the defensive linemen while taking a redshirt year

CAREER STATISTICSYEAR G TKL AST TOTAL SACK TFL PBU INT2007 14 0 1 1 0.0 0.0 0 02008 12 13 7 20 0.0 1.5 0 0TOTALS 26 13 8 21 0.0 1.5 0 0

#48HIGH SCHOOL • Three-year le� erman for head coach Mark Cagle at White Knoll High School • Holds four career school records at White Knoll, including the most sacks (11.5) and tackles for loss (28) in school history • First player from his high school to play in the South Carolina Shrine Bowl • Ended his senior season with 100 tackles, 19 for loss, with four sacks and 10 quarterback pressures • Rated as the No. 2 defensive line prospect in the state of South Carolina accord-ing to the Spartanburg Herald-Journal• Rated as the newspaper’s No. 20 prospect in the state among all posi� ons • Holds school records for max bench press (400 pounds) and max squat (550 pounds) • All-region and all-area selec� on • Named team’s most outstanding defensive lineman and given the team’s captain award

PERSONAL • Williams is the son of David and Barbara Williams • Majoring in criminal jus� ce

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KHYMEST WILLIAMSJUNIOR • WIDE RECEIVER • 5-10/179 • LUTCHER, LA./LUTCHERSOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Saw ac� on in all 12 games at wide receiver and as kick returner • Racked up 114 yards on 17 recep� ons, and also hauled in three touchdowns• Led the team with fi ve recep� ons for 32 yards vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30) • Notched a catch vs. USF (Sept. 6) and at UTEP (Sept 27)• Caught his fi rst receiving touchdown vs. SMU (Oct. 4) on a 15-yard recep� on• Made two recep� ons in each of the last four games including two touchdown scores

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Appeared in all 14 games as either a reserve wide receiver or a kick return spe-cialist • Returned two kickoff s for 31 yards vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Ran back two kickoff s for 77 yards, highlighted by a 63-yard gallop to open the game • Made a huge impact in the win at SMU (Nov. 17), taking the opening kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown, which � ed for the fourth-longest kickoff return in school history and was his fi rst-career touchdown • The performance earned him C-USA Special Teams Player of the Week honors • Also posted fi rst-collegiate recep� on on a 7-yard pickup vs. the Mustangs • Returned two kickoff s for 58 yards against UTEP (Nov. 24) • Had one kick return for 22 yards in the victory over Tulsa in the C-USA Champion-ship Game (Dec. 1)

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CAREER STATISTICSRECEIVINGYEAR G REC YDS AVG TD LG2007 14 1 7 7.0 0 72008 12 17 114 6.7 3 19TOTALS 26 18 121 6.7 3 19KICK RETURNINGYEAR G NO YDS AVG TD LG2007 14 8 287 35.9 1 992008 12 10 243 24.3 0 37TOTALS 26 18 530 29.4 1 99

#82HIGH SCHOOL • A standout athlete who earned four le� ers in football, basketball and baseball during his high school years• A two-year off ensive team captain for football coach Tim De� llier• Helped lead Lutcher to the Class 3A Louisiana state � tles in 2003 and 2006 • Neared the 1,000-yard rushing mark as a senior and added more than 700 yards receiving• Combined for 22 touchdowns (17 rushing, fi ve receiving) and was named honor-able men� on Class 3A All-State by the Louisiana Sports Writers Associa� on• Earned All-River Parrish All-Star accolades as well as all-metro and all-conference honors• Also recruited by Louisville, Louisiana, Louisiana Tech, Southeastern Louisiana and TCU

PERSONAL • Williams is the son of Shelton and Della Marie Williams • Majoring in radio and television

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LAWRENCE YOUNGJUNIOR • LINEBACKER • 6-0/217 • PENSACOLA, FLA./WOODHAMSOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Saw ac� on in all 12 games , making 11 starts• Earned All-Conference USA Honorable Men� on honors• Tied for second on the team in tackles (72) • Notched fi ve tackles and a tackle for loss in the win vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30)• Led team with eight total tackles including three and a half tackles for a loss, as well as an 8-yard sack vs. USF (Sept. 6)• Totaled three tackles at Boston College (Sept. 20) and also had an intercep� on • Made six tackles at UTEP (Sept. 27), followed by a fi ve-tackle performance vs. SMU (Oct. 4)• Led the team with 11 tackles vs. Miami (Oct. 11) and two and a half for a loss• Aided on a sack while notching fi ve solo tackles, eight total, vs. East Carolina (Nov. 2) and also had 2.5 tackles for a loss• Had seven tackles in a win at Memphis (Nov. 22)• Posted six tackles vs. UAB (Nov. 29)

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Appeared in 12 games, including two starts at linebacker • Started the season-opener at outside linebacker at NC State (Sept. 1) • Notched an intercep� on in the fi rst quarter and was credited with a six-yard INT return on a pass that was defl ected • Also recorded the fi rst tackle of the season for the Knights and fi nished with nine stops against the Wolfpack • Tied a school record with two forced fumbles against No. 6 Texas (Sept. 15) • Also had fi ve tackles and a pass break-up vs. the Longhorns • Collected three solo tackles against Memphis (Sept. 22) • Earned two tackles at East Carolina (Oct. 6) • Posted a tackle in the win over Marshall (Nov. 3)• Notched four tackles and assisted on a sack with Travis Timmons at SMU (Nov. 17) • Earned a tackle against UTEP (Nov. 24) • Made six tackles in the C-USA Championship Game vs. Tulsa (Dec. 1) • Appeared in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29)

CAREER STATISTICSYEAR G TKL AST TOTAL SACK TFL PBU INT2007 12 22 9 31 1.5 2.5 3 12008 12 46 26 72 1.5 10.5 5 1TOTALS 24 68 35 103 3.0 13.0 8 2

#57HIGH SCHOOL • A four-year le� er winner for coach Mike Smith at Woodham High School• Served as the team captain his senior year when he led the Pensacola Bay Area with 130 tackles• Earned all-area honors as a senior and All-Northwest Florida accolades as a junior• Had 91 tackles and fi ve sacks his junior season• Ranked as the 53rd best outside linebacker in the country by Rivals.com and 91st best prospect in the state of Florida by Rivals.com• Also earned three le� ers in baseball, playing fi rst base and le� fi eld• Also recruited by Clemson, Mississippi and USF

PERSONAL • Young is the son of Larry and Felisha Young • Majoring in sports and fi tness

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JORDAN BECKERRS SOPHOMORE • LINEBACKER • 6-4/220 • CLEARWATER, FLA./CENTRAL CATHOLICREDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Prac� ced with the scout team and did not see any game ac� on

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Prac� ced with the scout team and did not see any game ac� on

HIGH SCHOOL • Played both wide receiver and defensive back for Central Catholic. • As a senior, made 56 tackles with three intercep� ons and 16 pass breakups

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#26• Had a team high 460 receiving yards and fi ve touchdowns as a senior, making 29 recep� ons • Had fi ve catches in state semifi nal game vs. Pa-hokee as a junior

PERSONAL • Majoring in interpersonal organiza� onal com-munica� ons

JACK CARTERRS SOPHOMORE • LINEBACKER • 6-2/232 • MIAMI, FLA./CORAL REEFTRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • A scholarship recruit, redshirted while prac� cing as a linebacker with the scout team defense

#52HIGH SCHOOL • A two-year football team captain and three-� me le� erwinner for James Bryant at Coral Reef High School• Named honorable men� on All-Dade County as a junior and senior by the Miami Herald • Registered 82 tackles, 13 sacks, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries as a senior• Posted 68 tackles, eight sacks, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries his junior season• Played in All-County game and Dade vs. Broward All-Star games his senior year• Also earned le� ers in basketball and track and fi eld

PERSONAL • Carter is the son of Jack and Pamela Carter • Majoring in hospitality management

JAMES GETSEERS SOPHOMORE • SNAPPER • 6-2/220 • MIAMI, FLA./HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKESREDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Got into the game at Miami (Oct. 11)

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Earned a redshirt

HIGH SCHOOL • Competed for Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School and coaches Jerry Huges, Alex Armenteros and Alex Plaza• As a � ght end, recorded 15 catches for 289 yards and a touchdown as a senior

#61• Racked up nine recep� ons, 112 yards and fi ve touchdowns during his junior season, and six catches for 96 yards and one TD as a sophomore

PERSONAL • Getsee is the son of Dennis and Theresa Get-see• An interpersonal organiza� onal communica-� ons major

REY CUNHAFRESHMAN • OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-3/289 • MIAMI, FLA./JACKSON #62HIGH SCHOOL • Earned three le� ers while playing for Jackson High School in Miami• Played for coach Thomas Balkcom• Recorded 41 pancake blocks as a senior• Named all-county second team as a junior• Honored with a spot on the all-state second team and the all-county fi rst team his fi nal year

PERSONAL • Cunha is the son of Carlos Cunha• Majoring in business administra� on

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THEO GOINSRS FRESHMAN • OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-4/316 • FORT BEND, TEXAS/HIGHTOWERTRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Earned a redshirt

HIGH SCHOOL • Earned two le� ers for head coach Gene Johnson at Hightower High School• Earned all-district honorable men� on honors as junior a� er leading the team in sacks with 10 and tackles for loss with 15 • Received All-District honors as a senior when he led team in sacks (12) and tack-les for loss (17) for the second consecu� ve season

#68• Also recruited by Arizona, Houston, Nebraska and Oklahoma State

PERSONAL • Goins is the son of Paula Johnson • Given name is Thaophilius• Majoring in interpersonal organiza� onal com-munica� ons

JAKE GORAYRS SOPHOMORE • OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-5/282 • FORT WALTON BEACH, FLA./CHOCTAWHATCHEEREDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Did not see game ac� on

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Graduated high school early • Enrolled in � me to par� cipate in the 2007 spring drills at � ght end with the Knights • Redshirted during the regular season while working with the scout team of-fense • Moved to guard mid-way through the season a� er star� ng his career at � ght end

HIGH SCHOOL • Awarded four le� ers playing football for Bobby Moore at Choctawhatchee High School• Played � ght end where he combined for 10 catches and 180 yards and a touchdown during his junior and senior seasons

FORT WALTON BEACH, FLA./CHOCTAWHATCHEE#67

• Earned honorable men� on Class 4A All-State honors as a senior • Also punted his junior and senior seasons averaging 36 and 40 yards, respec� vely, those two years • Ranked as the 70th best � ght end prospect in the na� on by Scout.com• Also le� ered in baseball, basketball and track and fi eld• Was a member of the Na� onal Honor Society, carrying a 4.0 or greater GPA every semester during high school• Was recruited by Houston, Southern Miss, Florida Interna� onal, Louisiana and Middle Tennessee

PERSONAL • Goray is the son of Leland and Melissa Goray • Majoring in fi nance

RASHIDI HAUGHTONRS JUNIOR • DEFENSIVE END • 6-3/285 • MIAMI, FLA./HIALEAHSOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Got into games against South Carolina State (Aug. 30) and vs. Marshall (Nov. 15)

#46REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Spent the season as a member of the defensive scout team • Did not see any game ac� on

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • A scholarship recruit, redshirted while prac� c-ing at various spots along the defensive line for the scout team

HIGH SCHOOL • Three-year le� erwinner at Hialeah High School for head coach Steve Smith • All-county selec� on in both football and basketball • Four-year le� erman in basketball, including two seasons as the team’s captain • Captain of the football team as a senior • Finished 2005 with 57 tackles and six sacks • Named Student of the Year by the Florida African-American Alliance • Three sacks in one game vs. North Miami Beach in 2005 • 2005 Florida Governor Student of the Year award recipient

PERSONAL • Haughton is the son of Delroy and Eloine Cox-Haughton • Majoring in space science technology

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CHAD HOUNSHELLRS FRESHMAN • OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-4/297 • MENTOR, OHIO/LAKE CATHOLICTRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Earned a redshirt

HIGH SCHOOL • As a senior, named to the Division III all-state fi rst team by the Associated Press • Team went to the state semifi nals in 2007, while his junior year squad was the regional runner-up and his sophomore team won the district championship • Ranked as the 42nd best prospect in the state of Ohio and the 78th best off en-sive tackle prospect in the country by Rivals.com• Considered the No. 67 best overall prospect in the state of Ohio by Scout.com

#74• Ranked No. 11 among off ensive tackles in the state of Ohio by ESPN.com • Also recruited by Air Force, Boston College, Central Michigan, Cincinna� , Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio State, Pi� and Purdue

PERSONAL • Hounshell is the son of Chuck and Cheri Houn-shell • Majoring in radio and television

AUSTIN HUDSONRS JUNIOR • WIDE RECEIVER • 6-1/192 • GAINESVILLE, FLA./BUCHHOLZ (AIR FORCE)PRIOR TO UCF • Completed basic training at the United States Air Force Academy• Le� ered four years for coach Jay Godwin at Buchholz High School• Recorded 1,200 passing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns, while pos� ng two intercep� ons as a safety• Member of the 2004 and 2005 district championship teams

#31PERSONAL • A pre-clinical allied health sciences major• Hudson is the son of Dave and Barbara Hud-son

BRENDAN KELLYRS FRESHMAN • RUNNING BACK • 6-3/228 • SHOREHAM, N.Y./SHOREHAM-WADING RIVERTRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Received a redshirt

HIGH SCHOOL • Earned four le� ers under coach Bill Ashton at Shoreham-Wading River High School • Became Suff olk County’s third all-� me leading rusher following his senior season when he rushed for 1,458 yards and 17 touchdowns • For his career, fi nished with 4,936 yards and 52 touchdowns• Named All-Long Island second team in 2006 and 2007 by Newsday and was an All-County honoree as a senior, junior and sophomore • First player in Suff olk County to earn a player of the week award in three-straight seasons • As a junior, broke the school’s single-season rushing mark with 1,668 rushing yards and added 21 touchdowns

SHOREHAM, N.Y./SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER#24• Ranked as the No. 6 fullback prospect in the country by ESPN.com • Also a standout on defense, where he posted 248 career tackles and 34 tackles for loss• Ranked as the 46th best strong side linebacker in the country by Scout.com and as the No. 10 overall prospect in New York by Scout.com • Also received interest from Boston College, Connec� cut, Penn State, Rutgers and Syracuse

PERSONAL • Kelly is the son of Regina Kelly• Majoring in business administra� on

TOM LEWISRS SOPHOMORE • LINEBACKER • 6-2/219 • SEMINOLE, FLA./OSCEOLATRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Earned a redshirt

HIGH SCHOOL • Picked up three le� ers while playing defensive end and linebacker for Osceola High School and coach George Palmer

#61• Named the team’s defensive line MVP in 2006• Claimed the Warrior Award for leadership, dedica� on and grades

PERSONAL • Majoring in accoun� ng• Lewis is the son of Tom and Jeannie Lewis

BRETT HODGESRS SENIOR • QUARTERBACK • 6-1/191 • WINTER SPRINGS, FLA./WINTER SPRINGS (WAKE FOREST) WINTER SPRINGS, FLA./WINTER SPRINGS (WAKE FOREST)

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PRIOR TO UCF • A� ended Wake Forest from 2005-08, redshir� ng as a true freshman before play-ing in three games in 2006 against Ole Miss, Liberty and Florida State• In 2007, received two starts, going 12-for-24 for 140 yards against Nebraska and 9-for-12 for 49 yards vs. Army• Went 17-for-23 for 130 yards and a touchdown against Boston College• Finished 2008 1-for-2 for 19 yards• Competed for Winter Springs High School and coach Steven Katz• Ranked as the second-best quarterback in Florida by the Orlando Sen� nel

• Named to the All-Seminole County First Team and selected to the Central Florida All-Star Game• Averaged 22 points a game on the hardwood

PERSONAL • Hodges is the son of Karl and Carla Hodges• Father played baseball at UCF from 1979-82 and has the sixth-best single-season ERA (1979)• Major is computer science

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CHRIS MARTINFRESHMAN • DEFENSIVE LINE • 6-5/279 • FORT WALTON BEACH, FLA./CHOCTAWHATCHEEHIGH SCHOOL • Earned four le� ers for head coach Bobby Moore at Choctawhatchee High School • Spent his fi rst two prep seasons at off ensive tackle before making the transi� on to defensive tackle for his junior and senior seasons • As a senior, posted 92 tackles, 21 sacks, 27 tackles for loss and a fumble recov-ery • Earned All-Northwest Florida honors as a junior and senior • Named to the Junior All-America second team in 2006 a� er registering 86 tack-les, 12 sacks and 14 tackles for loss • Also le� ered in track and fi eld and weight li� ing • Ranked No. 41 among defensive tackles na� onally and as the 70th best prospect overall in the Sunshine State by Rivals.com

FORT WALTON BEACH, FLA./CHOCTAWHATCHEE#96• Ranked as the No. 53 defensive tackle prospect na� onally by Scout.com • Ranked No. 91 on the top-100 high school foot-ball prospects 2007 list by the Orlando Sen� nel • Also recruited by Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida State, LSU, Ole Miss, Rutgers, Southern Miss and USF

PERSONAL • Mar� n is the son of Kevin and Jennifer Chambers• Undeclared on a major

J.T. MCARTHURRS SOPHOMORE • WIDE RECEIVER • 5-10/185 • LAURENS, S.C./LAURENSREDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Saw � me in seven games: South Carolina State (Aug. 30), UTEP (Sept. 27), Miami (Oct. 11), Tulsa (Oct. 26), East Carolina (Nov. 2), Memphis (Nov. 22) and UAB (Nov. 29)

#87TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Earned a redshirt

HIGH SCHOOL • Picked up three le� ers at Laurens High School• Also racked up four le� ers in track and fi eld and played basketball

PERSONAL • Majoring in civil engineering• McArthur is the son of James T. and Tina McArthur

CLIFF MCCRAYRS SENIOR • OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-2/307 • MIAMI, FLA./SOUTHRIDGEJUNIOR SEASON (2007) • Saw � me in the Memphis game (Sept. 22), as well as the Louisiana contest (Sept. 29)

#63• Got into the game at USF (Oct. 13) and vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Earned starts at le� guard at Southern Miss (Oct. 28), vs. Marshall (Nov. 3), at UAB (Nov. 10), at SMU (Nov. 17) and vs. UTEP (Nov. 24)

HIGH SCHOOL • Earned four le� ers for head coach Stu Rogers at Miami Southridge High School • Named All-Dade Country off ensive lineman as a junior • Earned Scholar Athlete of the Year following his senior season, which was cut short due to medical issues

PERSONAL • McCray is the son of Cliff , Sr., and Debra McCray • Majoring in interdisciplinary studies

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JARIEN MORELANDRS FRESHMAN • OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-4/321 • BELLE GLADE, FLA./GLADES CENTRALTRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Earned a redshirt

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#64HIGH SCHOOL • Earned four le� ers for head coach Willie Snead at Glades Central High School • Helped lead his team to the 2006 Class 3A state championship as a junior and Class 3A Region 4 � tles as a sophomore, junior and senior • Ranked No. 36 na� onally among off ensive guards by Rivals.com and the 90th best prospect in the state of Florida • Ranked No. 95 na� onally among off ensive tackles by Scout.com • Also received recrui� ng interest from Florida State, LSU, Miami (Fla.), Pi� and USF

PERSONAL • Moreland is the son of A.J. and Angela Johnson• A sports and fi tness major

JOHN OLIVERRS FRESHMAN • OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-6/276 • LAGRANGE, GA./TROUP COUNTYTRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Earned a redshirt

HIGH SCHOOL • Earned two le� ers playing for head coach Bubba Jeter at Troup County High School • In two seasons, spent � me on both the off ensive and defensive lines and was also the team’s long snapper • Ranked as one of the Top 50 prospects outside of the Metro Atlanta area • Ranked as the No. 89 off ensive tackle prospect in the na� on by Scout.com

#71• Earned the FCA Leadership Award as a junior • Also le� ered in basketball and baseball • Also recruited by Auburn, East Carolina, Florida State, Georgia, Louisville, Michigan State, Notre Dame, USF and Western Kentucky

PERSONAL • Oliver is the son of Terry and Tamrah Oliver• Majoring in interpersonal organiza� onal communica� ons

JAMES POERS SOPHOMORE • RUNNING BACK • 6-4/232 • ORLANDO, FLA./FREEDOM (GA. MILITARY COLLEGE) ORLANDO, FLA./FREEDOM (GA. MILITARY COLLEGE)

#36PRIOR TO UCF • A� ended Georgia Military College before coming to UCF• Played for Freedom High School• Selected as the team MVP his fi nal two years a� er being ranked as the fi � h-best running back in the state with 1,500 rushing yards as a senior, and 700 yards as a junior• Also recruited by West Virginia, Louisville, Florida, East Carolina and Iowa

PERSONAL • Poe is the son of James and Chiquita Poe• Major is undecided

ROBERT PRITCHARDRS FRESHMAN • DEFENSIVE END • 6-4/217 • SUWANEE, GA./NORTH GWINETTTRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Earned a redshirt

HIGH SCHOOL • Earned four le� ers at North Gwinne� High School under the direc� on of head coach Bob Sphire • Named to the Gwinne� All-County team and All-Region 7-5A team as a senior • Par� cipated in the 2007 Gwinne� County All-Star Game • Collected 61 tackles, including 12 for loss and seven sacks in fi nal prep season • Recorded 51 tackles, six sacks and two forced fumbles as a junior and 52 tackles and six sacks as a sophomore

#97• Ranked as the 54th best strong side linebacker prospect in the country by Scout.com • Considered the No. 9 defensive end prospect in the state of Georgia by ESPN.com • Also recruited by Memphis, Ole Miss and Vir-ginia

PERSONAL • Pritchard is the son of Ural Wrothty and Na� lie Pritchard• Majoring in criminal jus� ce

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LOREN ROBINSONRS FRESHMAN • LINEBACKER • 6-3/201 • LONGWOOD, FLA./LYNAMTRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Earned a redshirt

HIGH SCHOOL • Three-year le� erman under head coach Bill Caughell at Lyman High School

#42• Earned second team all-conference honors as a senior a� er pos� ng 120 tackles, 18 for loss and four sacks and leading his team to a district � tle • Also had six pass break-ups and an intercep-� on • Named honorable men� on all-conference as a junior when he totaled 102 tackles, including 10 for loss and seven sacks • Switched to linebacker a� er his sophomore season, when he played defensive end and had 65 tackles, seven for loss and three sacks • Ranked as the 52nd best strong side linebacker prospect in the country by Scout.com • Member of the Na� onal Honor Society and MAC Scholars • Also le� ered in basketball and track and fi eld • Also recruited by Auburn, South Carolina and Florida Atlan� c

PERSONAL • Robinson is the son of Mark and Kimberle Robinson• An electrical engineering major

STEVEN ROBINSONRS FRESHMAN • OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-3/306 • TALLAHASSEE, FLA./LINCOLNTRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Earned a redshirt

HIGH SCHOOL • Earned four le� ers in football for head coach Kyle Rice at Lincoln High School • Named First Team Class 4A All-State by the Florida Sports Writers Associa� on following his senior season • Earned All-Big Bend First-Team honors by the Tallahassee Democrat as a junior and senior • Four-year starter on the off ensive line • Earned third-team all-state honors as a junior • Also le� ered in wrestling, track and fi eld and played the tuba in the school band

#70• Ranked as the No. 25 off ensive guard prospect in the country by ESPN.com • Ranked as the No. 24 off ensive guard prospect in the country and the No. 69 overall prospect in the state of Florida by Scout.com• Ranked No. 90 on the top 100 high school foot-ball prospects 2007 list by the Orlando Sen� nel • Also recruited by Clemson, Georgia, Minne-sota, South Carolina and USF

PERSONAL • Robinson is the son of Edward Robinson and Gayle McCall • Nicknamed “Moose”• A criminal jus� ce major

ANDY SLOWIKRS SOPHOMORE • QUARTERBACK • 6-0/190 • BRADENTON, FLA./LAKEWOOD RANCHREDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Member of the scout team

TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Earned a redshirt

HIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach Shawn Trent at Lakewood Ranch High School

#18• Threw for over 4,000 yards during his career• Was a team captain and MVP as a senior• Also a captain and earned all-area honors dur-ing his junior year

PERSONAL • Majoring in business management• Slowik is the son of Joe and Sue Slowik

JOSH ROBINSONFRESHMAN • CORNERBACK • 5-10/189 • SUNRISE, FLA./PLANTATION #20HIGH SCHOOL• Played for Planta� on High School and coach Steve Davis• Recorded 18 recep� ons for 364 yards during an injury-fi lled senior year• Posted 15 catches for 286 yards and two touchdowns as a junior, while also rush-ing for 136 yards and amassing three touchdowns on kick returns• Selected for the Dade-Broward All-Star Game• Ran track as well

• Also recruited by Michigan, Auburn, Clemson and USF

PERSONAL • Robinson is the son of Johnny and Shirley Rob-inson• Major is criminal jus� ce

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D.J. WILLIAMSRS FRESHMAN • LINEBACKER • 6-1/205 • FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA./CARDINAL GIBBONSTRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Earned a redshirt

HIGH SCHOOL • Earned three le� ers in football for head coach Mike Morrill at Cardinal Gibbons High School • Named Class 3A Honorable Men� on All-State by the Florida Sports Writers As-socia� on • Earned First Team All-Broward County 3A-1A by the Miami Herald and South Florida Sun-Sen� nel • Finished fi nal prep season with 81 tackles, two sacks and returned lone intercep-� on for a touchdown • Par� cipated in the 2008 Broward All-Star Game

#51• As a junior, collected 89 tackles, four sacks and had one intercep� on • Also had two pass receiving scores as a � ght end and ran a kickoff back for a touchdown • Ranked as the No. 43 outside linebacker pros-pect in the country by ESPN.com • Had more than a dozen off ers, but chose UCF over Arkansas and Cincinna�

PERSONAL • Williams is the son D.J. Williams and Alesra Fuller• Majoring sports and fi tness

JARRETT SWABYFRESHMAN • SAFETY • 6-1/189 • BELLE GLADE, FLA./GLADES DAY #25

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HIGH SCHOOL • Played for Glades Day School and coach Pete Walker• Recorded 77 tackles, nine pass break-ups, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries on defense as a senior• Also recorded 133 yards and three touchdowns as a running back and posted 79 receiving yards• As a junior, collected 103 tackles and fi ve intercep� ons, while notching three sacks during his sophomore campaign• Used mainly as a special teams player but saw � me in the secondary as a fresh-man• Team was the 2006 Class 1A state champion

• A 2008 fi rst-team all-area and all-state selec-� on, and was honorable men� on all-state in 2007• Ran track as well and qualifi ed for the state meet in the 400m event

PERSONAL • Swaby is the son of Denny Swaby and Bonita Thomas• Majoring in criminal jus� ce

JIM TEKNIPPFRESHMAN • TIGHT END • 6-6/213 • CONCORD, OHIO/RIVERSIDE #80HIGH SCHOOL • Competed for Riverside High School in Ohio and for coach Ryan Wolf• Hauled in 40 passes for over 590 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior• Named an all-county fi rst-team � ght end and was off ered to play in the Big 33 All-Star Game• Spent junior year with Henry County High School in Georgia, posted 22 recep-� ons for 250 yards• Had over a 4.0 grade-point average in high school• Also recruited by teams such as Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, Kentucky, Georgia Tech and Clemson

PERSONAL • Teknipp is the son of Phil and Janet Teknipp• Major is undecided

MARQUEE WILLIAMSFRESHMAN • WIDE RECEIVER • 6-0/200 • OCALA, FLA./VANGUARD #12HIGH SCHOOL • Played for Vanguard High School• Racked up 1,900 all-purpose yards, nine touchdowns and 26 tackles as a senior• Combined for 12 touchdowns passing and rushing• Earned all-area awards as a junior and a senior• Also recruited by Vanderbilt, FIU, FAU and Buff alo

PERSONAL • Williams is the son of Willie Williams III and Pa-mela Victoria Luke• Major is undecided

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COREY AMMONSFRESHMAN • DEFENSIVE BACK • 6-0/172 • MIAMI, FLA./ARCHBISHOP CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach Jorge Zegales at Archbishop Carroll High School• Helped team to two district � tles and one state semifi nal• Named All-Dade County both his junior and senior years• Had 83 tackles and fi ve intercep� ons as a senior and 69 tackles as a junior with four intercep� ons• Also scored 12 touchdowns and 667 receiving yards on off ense as a junior and senior combined

#31PERSONAL • Ammons is the son of James Ammons and Carol Harris• Majoring in criminal jus� ce

A.J. BOUYEFRESHMAN • DEFENSIVE BACK • 6-0/180 • TUCKER, GA./TUCKERHIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach Franklin Stephens at Tucker High School• Helped Tucker to a 14-1 record and the state championship• A fi rst-team all-county pick• Made 35 tackles his senior year with six intercep� ons• Also scored three � mes while playing on off ense in 2008 and twice on returns• Made 40 tackles and picked off a pass his junior year• Also a member of the school’s merit roll and R.O.T.C.

#19PERSONAL • Bouye is the son of Steve and Karen Bouye• Majoring in criminal jus� ce

D.J. BROWNFRESHMAN • TIGHT END • 6-4/236 • OCALA, FLA./DUNNELLON HIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach Frank Beasley at Dunnellon High School• An all-conference selec� on• Made fi ve catches as a senior for 60 yards while piling up 33 tackles on defense with fi ve sacks• A as junior, caught 13 passes for 167 yards and three touchdowns while also picking up 150 more yards rushing• Did not play un� l his junior year

#86PERSONAL • Brown is the son of Dwayne and Deborah Brown• Majoring in business

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BRANDON BRYANTFRESHMAN • DEFENSIVE LINE • 6-4/269 • ATLANTA, GA./BOOKER T. WASHINGTONHIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach Stanley Pritche� at Booker T. Washington High School• Amassed 80 tackles as a senior with four sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries• Named as Booker T. Washington’s best defensive player on the gridiron and on the basketball court• Member of the school’s honor roll

#44PERSONAL • Bryant is the son of Erick Bryant and Stacy Duf-fey• A marke� ng major

FRANKIE DAVISFRESHMAN • DEFENSIVE LINE • 6-2/280 • CLERMONT, FLA./EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach Bud O’Hara at East Ridge High School• An honorable men� on all-state selec� on as a senior and selected to play in the Central Florida All-Star Game• Helped the Knights to district championships in 2005 and 2008• As a senior, recorded 75 tackles, including 16 tackles for loss, two sacks, and seven forced fumbles• Named fi rst-team All-Central Florida as a senior and third-team as a junior• Received all-county recogni� on in 2007 and 2008• As a junior, made 53 tackles with 15 TFLs, two sacks and three forced fumbles

#93PERSONAL • Davis is the son of Franklin Davis and Francisca Duhaney• Born in Panama and lived in Queens, N.Y. before moving to Clermont. • Majoring in either business or sports medicine

JONATHAN DAVISFRESHMAN • RUNNING BACK • 5-9/195 • LAWRENCEVILLE, GA./TUCKERHIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach Franklin Stephens at Tucker High School• Helped Tucker to the 2008 state championship• Named to the Atlanta Journal-Cons� tu� on Super 11 team• Was Georgia’s 4A Defensive Player of the Year as a senior and also named to the North-South All-Star Game and was a DeKalb East-West All-Star• A four-� me All-DeKalb County and all-state selec� on

#27PERSONAL • Davis is the son of Tyrone and Inger Davis• Majoring in early childhood educa� on

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2009 SIGNING CLASSTROY DAVISFRESHMAN • LINEBACKER • 6-2/230 • LAWRENCEVILLE, GA./BERKMAR HIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach John Thompson at Berkmar High School• A fi rst-team all-county linebacker as a senior and an honorable men� on pick as a junior at defensive end• Named to the East-West All-Star Game• Recorded 124 tackles in 2008 with 11 tackles for loss, four sacks and an intercep-� on• As a junior, made 89 stops with 10 TFLs, three sacks and a forced fumble• Had 35 tackles as a sophomore for a career-total of 248 stops• Team captain• Named the Academic Athlete of the Year in 2007

#58PERSONAL • Davis is the son of Oneal Murphy and Keisha Davis-Murphy• Majoring in sports management

NICO FLORESFRESHMAN • QUARTERBACK • 6-2/199 • MIAMI, FLA./NORTH MIAMI BEACHHIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach Jeff Bertani at North Miami Beach High School• An all-state selec� on• Helped team to the 2006 state semifi nals, an undefeated campaign in 2007 and the state playoff s again in 2008• Twice named All-Dade County• Completed 135-of-210 passes for 1,517 yards as a senior• Completed 90-of-130 passes for 1,712 yards as a junior• In his career at North Miami Beach, threw for 4,192 yards• Also had 123 career tackles and six intercep� ons playing in the secondary

#10PERSONAL • Flores is the son of Beverly Dawkins• Majoring in business

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2009 SIGNING CLASSDONTRAVIUS FLOYDFRESHMAN • WIDE RECEIVER • 6-2/216 • HOMESTEAD, FLA./SOUTH DADE HIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach Ivan Chicola at South Dade Senior High School• An honorable men� on All-Dade County pick as a senior a� er catching 16 passes for 354 yards and seven touchdowns• As a junior, caught 22 passes for 329 yards and fi ve touchdowns• Made 21 recep� ons his sophomore year for 429 yards and six touchdowns• Helped team to the 2007 regional playoff s before losing to eventual champion Miami Northwestern• Member of the honors society

#13PERSONAL • Floyd is the son of Barrin Howard and Cassan-dra Floyd• Major is undecided

VICTOR GRAYFRESHMAN • DEFENSIVE LINE • 6-4/241 • ORLANDO, FLA./DR. PHILLIPSHIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach Dale Salapa at Dr. Phillips High School• Named fi rst-team All-Central Florida and all-conference• Made 110 tackles as a senior with eight sacks, three intercep� ons, two blocked kicks and a pair of fumble recoveries• Team captain• Was also a team captain in basketball and was ranked fi � h in the state in re-bounding• Won an academic excellence award in mathema� cs

#91PERSONAL • Gray is the son of Florence Gamble• Majoring in business management

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2009 SIGNING CLASSJAVEN HARRISFRESHMAN • LINEBACKER • 5-11/232 • EUFAULA, ALA./EUFAULA HIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach Dan Klages at Eufaula High School• Named fi rst-team all-state at the 5A level in 2008• Made 87 tackles as a senior with three sacks and a pair of forced fumbles while also running the ball 22 � mes on off ense for 199 yards and two touchdowns and catching the ball six � mes for 95 yards and two more scores• Made 66 tackles his junior year with four sacks with 79 carries for 645 yards off ensively• Team captain and member of the Na� onal Honor Society

#45PERSONAL • Harris is the son of James and Wanda Harris• Majoring in engineering

KEMAL ISHMAELFRESHMAN • DEFENSIVE BACK • 5-11/197 • MIAMI, FLA./NORTH MIAMI BEACHHIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach Jeff Bertani at North Miami Beach High School• Helped team to the 2006 state semifi nals, an undefeated campaign in 2007 and the state playoff s again in 2008• A fi rst-team All-Dade County selec� on in 2008 and an honorable men� on pick as a junior• Played both wide receiver and defensive back• Had 45 catches as a senior for 500 yards with three touchdowns while making three intercep� ons

#18• Had two more intercep� ons as a junior while making 30 recep� ons for 500 yards and seven scores

PERSONAL • Ishmael is the son of Blessed and Darlene Ish-mael• Majoring in computer science

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2009 SIGNING CLASSABRE LEGGINSRS JUNIOR • OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-4/317 • ORLANDO, FLA./EVANS (COPIAH-LINCOLN JC) PRIOR TO UCF • Originally signed with Michigan State out of high school where he played both off ensive and defensive line• Spent the 2006 and 2007 seasons in East Lansing on off ensive line• Recorded 40 tackles as a senior with six sacks and two forced fumbles and was named all-region• Was named a Mississippi JuCo All-Star and all-region at Copiah-Lincoln• Was an All-Orange County pick at Evans where he played for Max Purcell and a North-South All-Star Game par� cipant

#66PERSONAL • Leggins is the son of Cur� s Spivey and Sonya McIntyre Spivey• Majoring in business

QUINCY MCDUFFIEFRESHMAN • WIDE RECEIVER • 5-10/172 • ORLANDO, FLA./EDGEWATERHIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach William Gierke at Edgewater High School• Saw ac� on as both a defensive back and wide receiver, helping Edgewater to a pair of 6A district � tles• Earned two varsity le� ers in football and three in track

#14• Set the metro record in the 200 meters with a � me of 20.98• Was the district and regional champion in the 200 meters last year

HENRY WRIGHTFRESHMAN • DEFENSIVE BACK • 6-1/215 • ORLANDO, FLA./EDGEWATER HIGH SCHOOL • Played for coach William Gierke at Edgewater High School• Played both quarterback and safety in high school• Helped Edgewater to three 6A district championships• Had 62 tackles as a senior with an intercep� on and two sacks• Recorded 82 tackles as a junior, two of them sacks, and ran back one of his three intercep� ons for a touchdown

#37PERSONAL • Wright is the son of Henry and Gayle Wright• Majoring in business adminstra� on/sports management

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OTHER SQUAD MEMBERSNICK BLACKRS FRESHMAN • LINEBACKER • 5-11/231 • BEMUS POINT, N.Y./MAPLE GROVE #41

DAVID BOHNERRS SOPHOMORE • PLACEKICKER/PUNTER • 6-0/171 • MATTHEWS, N.C./SUN VALLEY (NAVY) MATTHEWS, N.C./SUN VALLEY (NAVY)

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L.D. CROWRS SOPHOMORE • QUARTERBACK • 6-3/228 • PALM HARBOR, FLA./COUNTRYSIDE (STANFORD) ALM HARBOR, FLA./COUNTRYSIDE (STANFORD)

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LYLE DANKENBRINGRS FRESHMAN • DEFENSIVE BACK • 5-10/190 • STUART, FLA./MARTIN COUNTY #29

JAMIE BOYLEFRESHMAN • PLACEKICKER/PUNTER • 5-10/182 • CENTRAL VALLEY, N.Y./MONROE-WOODBURY CENTRAL VALLEY, N.Y./MONROE-WOODBURY

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OTHER SQUAD MEMBERSBILLY GIOVANETTIRS FRESHMAN • RUNNING BACK • 5-11/225 • WINTER PARK, FLA./BISHOP MOORE #32#32

NICK GIOVANETTIRS SOPHOMORE • DEFENSIVE BACK • 5-9/190 • WINTER PARK, FLA./BISHOP MOORE (GA. SOUTHERN) HERN)

#33#33

OMAR HANSBOROUGHRS SOPHOMORE • DEFENSIVE BACK • 6-2/181 • HOMESTEAD, FLA./HOMESTEAD #39#39

ZAC NORRISRS SOPHOMORE • OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-3/288 • PORT ST. JOE, FLA./PORT ST. JOE #69#69

KEVIN GARVYRS FRESHMAN • DEFENSIVE END • 6-3/220 • PALM BEACH, FLA./CARDINAL NEWMAN #73#73

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ASH WEEKLEYRS FRESHMAN • DEFENSIVE END • 6-4/230 • JACKSONVILLE, FLA./BOLLES SCHOOL #90#90

BRIAN TAAFFERS FRESHMAN • QUARTERBACK • 6-4/215 • CLARKSVILLE, MD./ST. PAUL’S (FORDHAM) #13#13

JORDAN RAERS FRESHMAN • DEFENSIVE END • 6-2/260 • WESTON, FLA./CYPRESS BAY #92#92

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PLAYER CAREER HIGHS(81) Kamar Aiken Career HighsRecep� ons: 8 (ECU, 2007)Receiving Yards: 131 (Memphis, 2007)Receiving TDs: 1 (6X, last � me UTEP, 2008)Longest Recep� on: 72 (Memphis, 2007)

(22) Emery Allen Career HighsTotal Tackles: 7 (2X, last � me NC State, 2007)Solo Tackles: 7 (NC State, 2007)Assisted Tackles: 3 (USM, 2006)Forced Fumbles: 1 (2X, last � me Tulsa, 2008)QB Sacks: 1 (2X, last � me USM, 2008)Kick Returns: 5 (NC State, 2007)Kick Return Yards: 118 (NC State, 2007)Longest Kick Return: 37 (Tulane, 2006)

(21) Darin Baldwin Career HighsTotal Tackles: 6 (Texas, 2007)Solo Tackles: 5 (Texas, 2007)Assisted Tackles: 2 (2X, last � me Miami, 2008)Intercep� ons: 1 (Marshall, 2007)QB Sacks: 1 (SMU, 2007)Kick Returns: 3 (4X, last � me Tulsa, 2008)Kick Return Yards: 67 (Texas, 2007)Longest Kick Return: 42 (NC State, 2007)

(23) Jus� n Boddie Career HighsTotal Tackles: 5 (UAB, 2007)Solo Tackles: 3 (5X, last � me USF, 2008)Assisted Tackles: 2 (UAB, 2007)Intercep� ons: 1 (USM, Marshall, 2007)

(4) Rob Calabrese Career HighsPassing A� empts: 35 (Miami, 2008)Comple� ons: 13 (UTEP, 2008)Longest Pass: 62 (Tulsa, 2008)Passing Yards: 167 (UTEP, 2008)Passing TDs: 2 (Memphis, 2008)Intercep� ons: 2 (2X, last � me USM, 2008)Rushing A� empts: 19 (Tulsa, 2008)Rushing Yards: 86 (UTEP, 2008)Rushing TDs: 0Longest Rush: 30 (UTEP, 2008)

(16) Nick Ca� oi Career HighsField Goals Made: 3 (Marshall, 2008)Field Goals A� empted: 4 (Marshall, 2008)Longest Field Goal: 38 (USF, 2008)Kickoff s: 7 (Marshall, 2008)Kickoff Yards: 372 (Marshall, 2008)

(41) Blake Clingan Career HighsPunts: 11 (2X, last � me Miami, 2008)Yards: 463 (USF, 2007)Longest Punt: 59 (UTEP, 2008)

(7) Brandon Davis Career HighsRushes: 10 (Memphis, 2008)Rushing Yards: 41 (UTEP, 2008)Rushing TDs: 0Longest Rush: 37 (UTEP, 2008)Recep� ons: 2 (BC, 2008)Receiving Yards: 4 (BC, 2008)Receiving TDs: 0Longest Recep� on: 3 (BC, 2008)

(99) Jarvis Geathers Career HighsTotal Tackles: 7 (USM, 2008)Solo Tackles: 5 (UAB, 2008)Assisted Tackles: 5 (Marshall, 2008)QB Sacks: 2.5 (USM, 2008)

(2) Michael Greco Career HighsPassing A� empts: 32 (USF, 2008)Comple� ons: 17 (USF, 2008)Longest Pass: 56 (SMU, 2008)Passing Yards: 151 (Memphis, 2007)Passing TDs: 2 (2X, last � me SMU, 2008)Intercep� ons: 3 (BC, 2008)Rushing A� empts: 17 (ECU, 2008)Rushing Yards: 77 (Memphis, 2007)Rushing TDs: 2 (Memphis, 2007)Longest Rush: 44 (BC, 2008)

(3) A.J. Guyton Career HighsRecep� ons: 6 (ECU, 2007)Receiving Yards: 96 (UTEP, 2007)Receiving TDs: 1 (2X, last � me UTEP, 2007)Longest Reception: 39 (2X, last time UTEP, 2007) Total Tackles: 2 (Memphis, 2007)Solo Tackles: 2 (Memphis, 2007)Assisted Tackles: 2 (Marshall, 2007)

(38) Derrick Hallman Career HighsTotal Tackles: 9 (USM, 2008) Solo Tackles: 8 (USM, 2008)Assisted Tackles: 4 (Marshall, 2008)QB Sacks: 1 (4X, last � me Tulsa, 2008)Forced Fumbles: 1 (Tulsa, 2008)Intercep� ons: 1 (2X, last � me SMU, 2008)

(47) T.J. Harnden Career HighsTotal Tackles: 3 (SCSU, 2008)Solo Tackles: 2 (SCSU, 2008)Assisted Tackles: 2 (ECU, 2008)QB Sacks: 1 (SCSU, 2008)

(34) Brynn Harvey Career HighsRushes: 33 (Marshall, 2008)Rushing Yards: 150 (Marshall, 2008)Rushing TDs: 1 (Marshall, 2008)Longest Rush: 50 (Marshall, 2008)Recep� ons: 2 (UAB, 2008)Receiving Yards: 6 (UAB, 2008)Receiving TDs: 0Longest Recep� on: 5 (ECU, 2008)

(54) Chance Henderson Career HighsTotal Tackles: 11 (Tulsa-2, 2007)Solo Tackles: 9 (Tulsa-2, 2007)Assisted Tackles: 6 (ECU, 2007)QB Sacks: 2 (BC, 2008)Forced Fumbles: 1 (UAB, 2006)Intercep� ons: 1 (Tulsa, 2007)

(59) Cory Hogue Career HighsTotal Tackles: 13 (UTEP, 2007)Solo Tackles: 9 (2X, last � me UTEP, 2007)Assisted Tackles: 6 (Marshall, 2006)

QB Sacks: 1 (4X, last � me USF, 2008)Forced Fumbles: 2 (Houston, 2005)Intercep� ons: 1 (Houston, 2005)

(11) Richard Jackson Career HighsRecep� ons: 1 (2X, last � me UTEP, 2008)Receiving Yards: 17 (BC, 2008)Receiving TDs: 0Longest Recep� on: 17 (BC, 2008)

(43) Ricky Kay Career HighsRecep� ons: 4 (Memphis, 2007)Receiving Yards: 35 (Memphis, 2007)Receiving TDs: 1 (Memphis, 2008)Longest Recep� on: 19 (Marshall, 2007)

(50) Josh Linam Career HighsTotal Tackles: 3 (Marshall, 2008)Solo Tackles: 1 (Miami, 2008)Assisted Tackles: 3 (Marshall, 2008)

(83) John Lubischer Career HighsRecep� ons: 1 (Marshall, 2008)Receiving Yards: 2 (Marshall, 2008)Receiving TDs: 1 (Marshall, 2008)Longest Recep� on: 2 (Marshall, 2008)

(49) Bruce Miller Career HighsTotal Tackles: 9 (2X, last � me Marshall, 2008) Solo Tackles: 8 (Tulsa, 2007)Assisted Tackles: 6 (Marshall, 2008)QB Sacks: 3 (Miami, 2008)Forced Fumbles: 1 (3X, last � me Marshall, 2008)Intercep� ons: 1 (USF, 2008)

(53) Darius Nall Career HighsTotal Tackles: 6 (2X, last � me ECU, 2007) Solo Tackles: 5 (Louisiana, 2007)Assisted Tackles: 4 (ECU, 2007)Forced Fumbles: 1 (USF, 2007)QB Sacks: 0.5 (SMU, 2007)

(9) Jamar Newsome Career HighsRecep� ons: 2 (ECU, 2008) Receiving Yards: 60 (ECU, 2008)Receiving TDs: 1 (ECU, 2008)Longest Recep� on: 54 (ECU, 2008)

(88) Adam Nissley Career HighsRecep� ons: 1 (BC, 2008)Receiving Yards: 12 (BC, 2008)Receiving TDs: 0Longest Recep� on: 12 (BC, 2008)

(84) Corey Rabazinski Career HighsRecep� ons: 3 (3X, last � me BC, 2008)Receiving Yards: 40 (ECU, 2006)Receiving TDs: 1 (3X, last � me USF, 2008) Longest Recep� on: 28 (ECU, 2006)

(56) Jordan Richards Career HighsTotal Tackles: 9 (2X, last � me Rice, 2006)Solo Tackles: 8 (ECU, 2005)Assisted Tackles: 5 (Rice, 2006)QB Sacks: 1 (2X, last � me USF, 2006)

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PLAYER CAREER HIGHS(5) Rocky Ross Career HighsRecep� ons: 9 (Tulane, 2006) Receiving Yards: 135 (Memphis, 2006)Receiving TDs: 2 (Rice, 2006)Longest Recep� on: 55 (Rice, 2006)

(55) Alex Thompson Career HighsTotal Tackles: 9 (NC State, 2007) Solo Tackles: 3 (2X, last � me UAB, 2008)Assisted Tackles: 7 (NC State, 2007)

(95) Travis Timmons Career HighsTotal Tackles: 4 (Texas, 2007) Solo Tackles: 3 (2X, last � me USF, 2008)Assisted Tackles: 3 (Texas, 2007)QB Sacks: 1 (3X, last � me SMU, ‘07)Intercep� ons: 1 (Florida, 2006)Forced Fumbles: 1 (2X, last � me Miami, 2008)

(98) Torrell Troup Career HighsTotal Tackles: 7 (3X, last � me Marshall, 2008)Solo Tackles: 4 (3X, last � me UAB, 2008)Assisted Tackles: 6 (Marshall, 2008) QB Sacks: 1 (3X, last � me USF, 2008)Forced Fumbles: 1 (UTEP, 2008)

(94) Wes Tunuufi Sauvao Career HighsTotal Tackles: 1 (3X, last � me Miami, 2008)Solo Tackles: 1 (2X, last � me Miami, 2008)Assisted Tackles: 1 (SCSU, 2008)

(6) Brian Wa� ers Career HighsRecep� ons: 7 (Tulsa, 2008)Receiving Yards: 121 (Tulsa, 2008)Receiving TDs: 2 (2X, last � me Tulsa, 2008)Longest Recep� on: 62 (Tulsa, 2008)

(40) Reggie Weams Career HighsTotal Tackles: 3 (Marshall, 2008)Solo Tackles: 2 (4X, last � me Memphis, 2008)Assisted Tackles: 2 (Marshall, 2008)

(17) Joe Weatherford Career HighsPassing A� empts:26 (UAB, 2008)Comple� ons: 12 (UAB, 2008)Longest Pass: 39 (Memphis, 2008)Passing Yards: 99 (UAB, 2008)Passing TDs: 0Intercep� ons: 2 (UAB, 2008)Rushing A� empts: 1 (2X, last � me UAB, 2008)Rushing Yards: 9 (UAB, 2008)Rushing TDs: 0Longest Rush: 9 (UAB, 2008)

(35) Ronnie Weaver Career HighsRushes: 25 (SMU, 2008)Rushing Yards: 123 (SMU, 2008)Rushing TDs: 1 (2X, last � me SMU, 2008)Longest Rush: 48 (SMU, 2008)Recep� ons: 2 (USF, 2008) Receiving Yards: 8 (SMU, 2008)Receiving TDs: 0Longest Recep� on: 8 (SMU, 2008)

(48) David Williams Career HighsTotal Tackles: 5 (UTEP, 2008)Solo Tackles: 2 (5X, last � me UAB, 2008)Assisted Tackles: 4 (UTEP, 2008)

(82) Khymest Williams Career HighsRecep� ons: 5 (SCSU, 2008) Receiving Yards: 32 (SCSU, 2008)Receiving TDs: 1 (2X, last � me Memphis, 2008)Longest Recep� on: 19 (Memphis, 2008)Kick Returns: 3 (USM, 2008)Kick Return Yards: 99 (SMU, 2007)Longest Kick Return: 99 TD (SMU, 2007)

(57) Lawrence Young Career HighsTotal Tackles: 11 (Miami, 2008) Solo Tackles: 9 (Miami, 2008)Assisted Tackles: 6 (UTEP, 2008)Forced Fumbles: 2 (Texas, 2007)Intercep� ons: 1 (2X, last � me BC, 2008)QB Sacks: 1 (2X, last � me USF, 2008)


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