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UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. - Saginaw Valley State University head football coach Jim Collins announced today (Feb. 3) that 24 student-athletes have signed National Letters of Intent to play football for the Cardinals in 2010. "We are extremely excited about the 2010 recruiting class," Collins said. "We targeted specific positions and individuals and we hit the mark dead on. This class is filled with explosive playmakers, dominating blockers and relentless defenders. Most importantly, these are all men of high character with impressive academic credentials."
Name Position Hometown (High School)
Gauge Aebersold OL Manitou Beach, Mich. / Onsted HS
Cody Ballard K DeWitt, Mich. / DeWitt HS
Lawrence Brown LB West Bloomfield, Mich. / West Bloomfield HS
Vince DeAgostino TE Petoskey, Mich. / Petoskey HS
Esham Farha DL Ann Arbor, Mich. / Pioneer HS
David Foster WR Port Huron, Mich. / Port Huron HS
Logan Hauserman OL Circleville, Ohio / Logan Elm HS
Murtada Jabbie DE Columbus, Ohio / Westerville South HS
Jonathon Jennings QB Columbus, Ohio / Westerville South HS
Jamohn Martin RB Ravenna, Mich. / Ravenna HS
Major Metcalf DB Muskegon, Mich. / Muskegon Catholic Central HS
Spencer O'Hara OL East Lansing, Mich. / East Lansing HS
James Proctor RB Petoskey, Mich. / Petoskey HS
John Roosen OL Grand Blanc, Mich. / Grand Blanc HS
Jesse Siwek QB East Tawas, Mich. / Tawas Area HS
Isaiah Smith DE Southfield, Mich. / Southfield-Lathrup HS
Dexton Teen DB Grosse Ile, Mich. / Grosse Ile HS
Dominick Todd WR Holt, Mich. / Holt HS
Dan Ward DL Columbus Ohio / Westerville South HS
Trevor Wiitanen OL Macomb, Mich. / Dakota HS
Greg Wickliffe DB Muskegon, Mich. / Muskegon HS
Ryan Williams LB Flint, Mich. / Kearsley HS
Josh Wixson DL Macomb, Mich. / Dakota HS
De'Angelo Parris RB Clinton Township, Mich. / Warren De La Salle H
By Position:
Quarterback (2)
Jesse Siwek QB East Tawas, Mich. / Tawas Area HS
Jonathon Jennings QB Columbus, Ohio / Westerville South HS
Running Backs (3)
Jamohn Martin RB Ravenna, Mich. / Ravenna HS
James Proctor RB Petoskey, Mich. / Petoskey HS
De'Angelo Parris RB Clinton Township, Mich. / Warren De La Salle HS
Wide Receivers (2)
Dominick Todd WR Holt, Mich. / Holt HS
David Foster WR Port Huron, Mich. / Port Huron HS
Offensive Linemen (5)
Gauge Aebersold OL Onsted, Mich. / Onsted HS
Logan Hauserman OL Circleville, Ohio / Logan Elm HS
Spencer O'Hara OL East Lansing, Mich. / East Lansing HS
John Roosen OL Grand Blanc, Mich. / Grand Blanc HS
Trevor Wiitanen OL Macomb, Mich. / Dakota HS
Defensive Linemen (3)
Esham Farha DL Ann Arbor, Mich. / Pioneer HS
Dan Ward DL Columbus Ohio / Westerville South HS
Josh Wixsom DL Macomb, Mich. / Dakota HS
Linebackers (2)
Lawrence Brown LB West Bloomfield, Mich. / West Bloomfield HS
Ryan Williams LB Flint, Mich. / Kearsley HS
Defensive Backs (3)
Major Metcalf DB Muskegon, Mich. / Muskegon Catholic Central HS
Dexton Teen DB Grosse Ile, Mich. / Grosse Ile HS
Greg Wickliffe DB Muskegon, Mich. / Muskegon HS
Defensive End (2)
Murtada Jabbie DE Columbus, Ohio / Westerville South HS
Isaiah Smith DE Southfield, Mich. / Southfield-Lathrup HS
Kickers (1)
Cody Ballard K DeWitt, Mich. / DeWitt HS
Tight Ends (1)
Vince DeAgostino TE Petoskey, Mich. / Petoskey HS
By State
Michigan: 20
Ohio: 4
Notes:
Gauge Aebersold - 6'3" 280 - OL - Manitou Beach, Mich. / Onsted Community HS
Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Onsted High School under head coach Dan Terryberry...also competed in wrestling and track and field...was a member of the 2008 District Champions in football...honored as First Team All-League in 2009 at the tackle position and was mentioned as LCAA Second-Team as a Down Lineman...Honorable Mention selection as an offensive lineman in 2008 and was a member of the 2009 Dream Team and received All-State honors...First Team All-League selection junior and senior years...was a member of the Honor Roll from 2008-10 and Links program in 2009-10...majoring in Mathematics...son of James and Rebecca Aebersold...born 5-1-92.
Coach Collins says: "Big, strong, dominating blocker who is an outstanding wrestler. He understands leverage and uses it well."
Cody Ballard - 5'11" - K - DeWitt, Mich. / DeWitt HS
Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at DeWitt High School...participated in both football and track...named CAAC All-League Honorable Mention and CAAC First Team All-League...was named First Team All-Area and Special Teams MVP twice...holds nine single season school kicking records...set career records in: most kickoffs (144), most kickoff yards (7,740), best kickoff average (53.75), and most touchbacks (64)...helped lead his team to a pair of CAAC League Championships, a district championship, regional championship, and a state semi-final game...was a member of the highest scoring team in school history...named Academic All-State...major is undecided...son of Robin and Tami Ballard...born 5-29-91.
Coach Collins says: "Strong and accurate leg. Made pressure field goals and PAT's and was powerful on kickoffs."
Lawrence Brown - 6'0" 200 - LB -West Bloomfield, Mich. / West Bloomfield HS
Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at West Bloomfield HS under Head Coach Jim Thomas...was a two year starter on varsity...helped team to a state playoff game in 2008 and finished season with a 6-3 record...was a member of the undefeated, 9-0 team his sophomore year...earned multiple awards from coaches and local newspapers as well as All-League honors, and was awarded the Captain's Award and the Laker Award in 2009...member of Honor Roll...majoring in Business Management...son of Lawrence and Rhonda Brown...born 4-1-92.
Coach Collins says: "Has speed like a defensive back and the toughness of a lineman. Covers a lot of ground sideline to sideline and is an explosive tackler"
Vince DeAgostino 6'3" 215 - TE - Petoskey, Mich. / Petoskey HS
Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Petoskey High School in Petoskey, Mich...was a three-time letter winner...named Honorable Mention All-League, Second Team All-League, and First Team All-League...named All-Area, All-Area "Dream Team", All-Area "Defensive Player of the Year", member of MHSAA All-Star Team, and voted All-State in his senior campaign...named co-captain of his team...major is undecided...son of Dan and Mary DeAgostino...born 6-23-92.
Coach Collins says: "Great height and outstanding speed. Played both ways in high school. Is a tenacious blocker and has outstanding hands"
Esham Farha - 6'3" 250 - DL - Ann Arbor, Mich. / Ann Arbor Pioneer HS
Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Ann Arbor Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Mich...major is currently undecided...born 3-6-92.
Coach Collins says: "Big, strong, and athletic player who was very productive. Has a mean streak to his game and is capable of playing the run and rushing the passer equally well. Makes big plays."
David Foster - 6'3" 180 -WR - Port Huron, Mich. / Port Huron HS
Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Port Huron High School in Port Huron, Mich...team qualified for playoffs, and was named the team's "Player of the Year"...was also voted number one in the Blue Water Area for football and basketball...was a member of the Honor Roll...major is currently undecided...son of Eileen Bland...born 8-25-92.
Coach Collins says: "Tall athletic receiver who can run by people and go up and get it in a crowd. Great vertical ability and competes for the ball."
Logan Hauserman 6'7" - 290 -OL- Kingston, Ohio / Logan Elm HS
Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Logan Elm High School in Kingston, Ohio under Head Coach Scott Bartholomew...named All-League, All-County and All-District twice...named All-State in his senior campaign...helped lead his team to an MSL Championship and two county championships...voted captain of his team...was a member of the Honor Roll all four years...majoring in Special Education...son of Mark and Cindy Hauserman...born 7-2-91.
Coach Collins says: "Enormous offensive lineman with outstanding feet and quickness. Plays physical."
Murtada Jabbie - 6'2" - 220 - DL - Columbus, Ohio / Westerville South HS
Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Westerville South High School in Columbus, Ohio under Head Coach Rocky Pentello...was a three-year varsity letter winner...helped lead his team to a pair of OCC Championships...named All-League twice, and All-District and All-Metro once...voted a team captain his senior year...majoring in Physical Therapy...son of Sedia and Hawa Jabbie...born 7-5-92.
Coach Collins Says: "Super fast and athletic in a big body. Is great off the edge and is a relentless pursuer of the football. Physical and aggressive."
Jonathon Jennings - 6'2'' - 185 - QB - Columbus, Ohio / Westerville South HS
Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Westerville South High School in Columbus, Ohio...played both football and basketball...was voted First Team All-League as a senior and Second Team as a junior...three year letter-winner in football...also a member of the All-Ohio Academic team and the school's Honor Roll...majoring in Pre-med...son of Calvin and Brenda Jennings...born 7-21-92.
Coach Collins says: "A great combination of size, athleticism and passing ability. Extremely accurate and a great improviser and leader"
Jamohn Martin - 5'9" - 175 - RB - Ravenna, Mich. / Ravenna HS
Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Ravenna High School...team reached playoffs all three years of varsity football...helped team to a semi-final game and was selected All-State, All-Conference and All-Area junior and senior seasons...ended senior campaign as one of the most productive offenses in the area...rushed for over 3,000 yards junior and senior years combined, and had over 25 touchdowns each year...was a member of the Honor Roll all four years...majoring in Sports Medicine...son of LaMent and Carla Martin...born 10-27-92.
Coach Collins says: "Great instinctive back who is both a powerful and quick runner. Exhibits great body lean and has breakaway speed."
Major Metcalf - 6'0" 180 - DB - Muskegon, Mich. / Muskegon Catholic Central HS
Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Muskegon Catholic Central High School under Head Coach Mike Holmes...led team to a state championship and an undefeated, 14-0 season in 2008...was selected All-Area as a defensive back...voted All-State and All-Area in 2009 at defensive back and was voted team captain and MVP...also participated in basketball and track & field...majoring in Criminal Justice...son of Major and JoAnn Metcalf...born 11-29-91.
Coach Collins says: "Outstanding athlete both as a return man with the ball in his hands and as a coverage player in the defensive secondary. Also has proven big hit and big play ability."
Spencer O'Hara - 6'4" - 240 - OL - East Lansing, Mich. / East Lansing HS
Prior to SVSU/Personal Prepped at East Lansing High School under Head Coach Bill Feraco...participated in both football and basketball...named Honorable Mention All-Conference and All-Conference...was nominated to play in the MHSAA All-Star Football Game...helped lead his team to a quarterfinal and state semifinal game...was a German exchange student and helped at the Special Olympic Golf Outing...majoring in Business...son of Daniel and Dana O'Hara...born 12-19-91.
Coach Collins says: "Versatile athlete who can play tight end or tackle. Impressive quickness coupled with great size."
James Proctor - 5'6" 170 - RB - Petoskey, Mich. / Petoskey HS
Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Petoskey High School in Petoskey, Mich...was named All-Conference and All-Area in both 2008 and 2009, and was a member of the '08 Big North Conference Championship team...was the Big North Conference's leading rusher in '09...majoring in Criminal Justice...son of Jim and Holly Proctor...born 3-5-92.
Coach Collins says: "Tough hard nosed back with speed and quickness. Powerful, compact, and aggressive."
John Roosen - 6'4" - 240 - OL - Grand Blanc, Mich. / Grand Blanc HS
Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Grand Blanc High School...participated in both football and track...named first team KIAA and Flint Journal all-area...helped lead his team to a KIAA West Division Championship and a Lakes Conference Championship...honored with Big 9 Conference All-Academics and KIAA All-Academics...majoring in Pre-Med...son of Bruce and Susan Roosen...born 1/18/92.
Coach Collins says: "Tall and very athletic. Has great feet and is well coached by former SVSU line coach Ben Adams."
Jesse Siwek - 6'0" - 180 - QB - East Tawas, Mich. / Tawas Area HS
Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Tawas Area High School under Head Coach Tim Webb, where he played quarterback and saw action at running back and wide receiver...also competed in basketball and track...posted an 8-3 record in 2007...awarded Academic All-State for basketball his junior year and football his senior year...received All-Conference honors for sophomore, junior and senior years in both football and basketball, as well as track his junior year...member of NHS and graduated third in class...majoring in pre-med, with hopes of becoming an orthopedic surgeon...son of Mike and Barb Siwek...born 6-7-91.
Coach Collins says: "Also punts. Great dual threat athlete who has a lot of versatility. Was a great leader and a tough competitor. Good arm strength."
Isaiah Smith - 6'4" - 250 -DL - Southfield, Mich. / Southfield Lathrop HS
Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Southfield-Lathrup High School in Southfield, Mich...was a member of the 2007 playoff team, which posted an 8-3 record on the season...Selected All-GAA Honorable Mention in 2008 and 2009...voted team captain and MVP for the 2009 season...member of the Honor Roll all four years of high school...major is currently undecided...son of Michael Smith and LaDonna Madoka...born 1-17-92.
Coach Collins says: "Has tremendous size and speed. Played linebacker in high school and is very athletic. Will continue to gets bigger and better. Is relentless."
Dexton Teen - 6'0" - 180 - DB - Grosse Ile, Mich. / Grosse Ile HS
Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Grosse Ile High School...participated in football, basketball, and track...honored twice as First Team All-Huron League and once Honorable Mention All-Huron League...three-time selection of All-Down River News Herald First Team and one-time "Dream Team" selection...named All-State Honorable Mention his senior campaign...Honor Roll student all four years of high school and Huron League Scholar Athlete in 2009...majoring in Political Science...born 10-30-91.
Coach Collins says: "Versatile as a ball carrier on offense and as a defensive back. Has outstanding speed and athletic ability, coupled with toughness."
Dominick Todd - 5'11" 175 - WR - Holt, Mich. / Holt HS
Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Holt High School under Head Coach Al Slamer...named All-Conference twice, and was also selected All-Conference Honorable Mention, All-Area Honorable Mention and All-Area...named All-State and All-Area "Dream Team" in his senior campaign...helped lead his team to a pair of league championships and one regional championship...majoring in Education...son of Orlando and Dawn Todd...born 11-27-92.
Coach Collins says: "Good size, runs great routes and can consistently make big plays with the football. Speed and quickness and knows how to use it."
Daniel Ward - 6'3" 245 - DL - Columbus, Ohio / Westerville South HS
Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Westerville South High School in Columbus, Ohio...was a three-year starter on varsity...was named All-League in 2009 en-route to leading the team to the '09 City Championship, OCC-Cardinal Conference Championship, and Regional Semifinals...majoring in Physical Therapy...son of Oscar and Shana Ward...born 12-4-91.
Coach Collins says: "Great size, power, and speed. Explosive edge player who closes in on the ball carrier and is physical when he gets there."
Greg Wickliffe- 5'9 165 - DB
- Muskegon, Mich. / Muskegon HS
Prior to SVSU/Personal: Coming Soon
Coach Collins says: "Great skills as a cover corner. Dynamic player with ability to go get the football in coverage. Very productive with interceptions, returns, and tackles."
Trevor Wiitanen - 6'3" - OL - Macomb, Mich. / Dakota HS
Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Dakota High School in Macomb, Mich...named Most Improved Player and voted team captain...received the Kyle Cook Award for "Offensive Lineman of the Year"...helped lead his team to a MAC Championship and a district championship...was a member of the honor roll...majoring in Education...son of Michael and Rebecca Wiitanen...born 3-6-92.
Coach Collins says: "Great technician with outstanding punch and aggressiveness. Well coached."
Ryan Williams - 6'0" 205 - LB - Flint, Mich. / Kearsley HS
Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Kearsley High School...participated in football, basketball, and track...earned honorable mention All-Metro in basketball as a guard ...named second team All-Metro as a defensive back for football...son of Karen Williams...born 8/23/1992.
Coach Collins says: "Tough physical player who has become a speed player as well. Versatile and made plays in pass coverage and comes up hard vs. the run. Brother Brandon is a defensive lineman at SVSU.
Josh Wixson - 6'2" 245 - DL - Macomb, Mich. / Dakota HS
Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Dakota High School in Macomb, Mich...was selected First Team All-State, First Team All-Metro East, First Team All-MAC Red Conference and Second Team All-County...team won District Championship senior year, and he was also a member of the 2007 State Championship squad...majoring in Education...son of Tom and Ann Wixson...born 12-10-91.
Coach Collins says: "Fundamentally sound football player with a motor and consistently makes plays. Can play end or tackle. Very productive at both spots."
De'Angelo Parris - 5'9" 165 - RB - Clinton Township, Mich. / Warren De La Salle HS
Prior to SVU/Personal: Prepped at Warren De La Salle High School in Warren, Mich...was selected All-Catholic Central League as well as All-Detroit Metro East by the Detroit News...team won two district and regional championships, including being a state finalist in the 2008 season...majoring in Criminal Justice...son of Carrol Reaser-Parris...born 9-4-92.
Contact: Matthew D. Woodbury 989-964-4053
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