Fall Preview for the Idaho Vandals:
QB
#12 Davis, Taylor QB 6-3 233 Jr. Anthem, Ariz.
(Boulder Creek High School)--7 games played, 3 starts. 28-62 passing for 234
yards and 1 TD.
#03 Blackman, Dominique QB 6-5
255 Jr. Carson, Calif. (Los Angeles Harbor College) (Carson High School)--No
stats in 2011.
#04 Bushnell, Logan QB 6-2 203
Sr. Puyallup, Wash. (Emerald Ridge High School)--4 games played, 1 start. 1-1
passing for 51 yards.
#?? Chalich, Chad QB 6-0 180
Fr. Coeur d'Alene, Idaho (Coeur d'Alene High School)--Incoming Freshman.
#?? DeCoud, Austin QB 6-3 220
Fr. Redlands, Calif. (Redlands East Valley)--Incoming Freshman.
After starting 3 games and
playing in 7 in 2011, junior Taylor Davis is the favorite to start the 2012 season
at quarterback for the Vandals. Junior Dominique Blackman is fighting with
senior Logan Bushness for the backup job although both could conceivably
contend with Davis for the starting job. Incoming freshmen Chalich and DeCoud
look to be future options for the Vandals although both expect are expected to
be redshirted.
RB
#05 Bass, Ryan RB 5-10 214 Sr. Corona, Calif.
(Arizona State) (Centennial High School)--7 games played, 2 starts. 44 carries
for 175 yards and 2 TD. 3 catches for 7 yards.
#07 Baker, James RB 6-2 225 Jr.
Deerfield Beach, Fla. (Independence College) (Boca Raton)--No stats in 2011.
#41 Cunningham, Donovan RB 5-10
216 Jr. Vancouver, Wash. (College of the Siskiyous)--No stats in 2011.
#27 Handley, Todd RB 5-9 175
R-Fr. Riverside, Calif. (King High School)--Redshirted in 2011.
#36 Parkins, Justin RB 5-9 196
R-Fr. Moscow, Idaho (Moscow High School)--Redshirted in 2011.
#?? Armstrong, Trae RB 5-7 180
Fr. Glendale, Ariz. (Deer Valley)--Incoming Freshman.
Being the only running back with
any experience, former Arizona State transfer senior Ryan Bass looks to be in
the lead for the majority of the carries in 2012. Juniors Baker and Cunningham
look to try to get playing time although as sophomores, neither got any
carries. Redshirt freshmen Handley and Parkins could get some time on the field
although they could end up being more help for the Vandals on special teams.
TE
#81 Elmo, Taylor TE 6-4 260 Jr. Yakima, Wash.
(Eisenhower High School)--12 games played, 8 starts. 17 catches for 162 yards.
#85 Homme, Clayton TE 6-6 241
Jr. Kennewick, Wash. (Southridge High School)--11 games played, 1 start. 1
catch for 3 yards and 1 TD. 3 kickoff returns for 5.3 yard average.
#80 LaGrone, Michael TE/FB 6-2
273 Jr. Reno, Nev. (McQueen High School)--12 games played, 7 starts. 21 catches
for 262 yards and 3 TD. 1 kickoff return for 10 yards.
#16 Podrabsky, Justin TE 6-6
256 So. Lewiston, Idaho (Lewiston High School)--No stats in 2011.
#84 Klingenberg, Jared TE 6-4
247 R-Fr. Carnation, Wash. (Cedarcrest High School)--Redshirted in 2011.
#45 Manley, Jake TE 6-0 239
R-Fr. Riggins, Idaho (Salmon River High School)--Redshirted in 2011.
#?? Lemke, Eric TE 6-4 225 Fr.
Issaquah, Wash. (Issaquah High School)--Incoming Freshman.
Junior Taylor Elmo and junior
Michael LaGrone look to get the majority of the snaps at the tight end position
although LaGrone will also get more playing time in formations that feature a
fullback. The two players accounted for 38 catches and 3 touchdowns. Junior
Clayton Homme will work his way into some playing time after playing in 11
games in 2011. Redshirt freshmen Lkingenberg and Manley look to work themselves
into some playing time after being redshirted in 2011. Freshman Eric Lemke
could make an impact but the likelihood of him redshirting is more likely.
WR
#87 Micheletti, Daniel WR 6-3 212 Jr. Meridian,
Idaho (Mountain View High School)--11 games played, 4 starts. 7 catches for 83
yards. 1 special teams TD. 4 tackles.
#18 Scott, Mike WR 5-11 198 Sr. Palo Alto,
Calif. (Foothill College) (Palo Alto High School)--11 games played, 9 starts.
55 catches for 691 yards and 2 TD. 1 tackle.
#10 Posey, Marsel WR 5-11 162 R-Sr.
Corona, Calif. (Centennial High School)--5 games played. 7 catches for 67 yards
and 1 TD.
#01 Veltung, Justin WR 5-11 182
Sr. Puyallup, Wash. (Puyallup High School)--10 games played, 3 starts. 3 rushes
for 9 yards. 20 catches for 231 yards. 11 punt returns for 16.8 yard average
and 2 TD. 23 kickoff returns for 23.5 yard average.
#88 Trotter, Maurice WR 5-11
189 Sr. Phoenix, Ariz. (Mesa College) (South Mountain High School)--No stats in
2011.
#06 Hatchett III, Robert WR 5-9
178 Sr. Compton, Calif. (Centennial High School)--2 games played. 1 catch for 5
yards.
#43 Bledsoe, Blake WR 6-0 198
Jr. Liberty Lake, Wash. (Santa Rose Junior College) (Central Valley High
School)--No stats in 2011.
#02 Lovett, Najee WR 5-9 166
Jr. Berkeley, Calif. (Contra Costa College) (St. Mary's)--No stats in 2011.
#25 Washington, Jayson WR 5-9
168 So. Moscow, Idaho (Moscow High School)--No stats in 2011.
#?? Watts, Kyren WR 6-2 174 Jr.
New Waverly, Texas (College of the Siskiyous) (New Waverly High
School)--Incoming JUCO transfer.
#18 Graff, Lucas WR 6-0 209 R-Fr.
Pasco, Wash. (Chiawana High School)--Redshirted in 2011.
#15 Major, Marquan WR 6-2 180 R-Fr.
Las Vegas, Nev. (Las Vegas High School)--Redshirted in 2011.
#89 Moats, Kyler WR 6-3 203 R-Fr.
Moses Lake, Wash. (Moses Lake High School)--Redshirted in 2011.
#82 Silbernagel, Ian WR 6-2 200
R-Fr. Salem, Ore. (McKay High School)--Redshirted in 2011.
#14 Harris, Camryn WR 6-0 178
Fr. Dublin, Calif. (Valley Christian High School)--Incoming Freshman.
#86 McRoyal, Ken WR 6-2 184 Sr.
New Orleans, La. (El Camino) (Carson High School)--8 games played, 1 start. 3 catches for 35 yards. 2 tackles. Fatally
shot and passed away during the summer.
After facing the sad news of
senior Ken McRoyal's passing away this summer, Idaho has a large amount of
receivers looking for playing time. Junior Daniel Micheletti and senior Mike
Scott had a combined 13 starts with Scott catching 55 passes for the Vandals.
Posey, Veltung, and Hatchett all made catches as well in 2011. With 4
redshirted freshmen, a juco transfer, and one incoming freshman, some players
will have to prove their worth on special teams before getting on the field as
receivers.
OL
#60 Elenz, Cody LT 6-4 284 R-Fr. Copperas Cove,
Texas (Copperas Cove High School)--Redshirted in 2011. Projected starter at
left tackle.
#68 Reynolds Jr., Guy LG 6-2 316 R-Jr. Avondale,
Ariz. (Westview High School)--Projected starter at left guard.
#74 Marboe, Mike C 6-2 301 So. Wenatchee, Wash.
(Wenatchee High School)--Projected starter at center.
#52 Jones, A.J. RG 6-1 281 Sr. Chico, Calif. (Butte
College) (Chico High School)--Projected starter at right guard.
#63 Lisoski, Brady RT 6-4 318 Sr. Redmond, Wash.
(Butte College) (Redmond High School)--Projected starter at right tackle.
#79 Beale, Spencer LT 6-5 323
So. Lewiston, Idaho (Lewiston High School)--Projected backup at left tackle.
#55 Sandberg, Dallas C 6-5 309
R-Fr. Prescott Valley, Ariz. (Bradshaw Mountain High School)--Redshirted in
2011. Projected backup at center.
#69 Dugan, Larry RG 6-2 365 Jr.
Cerritos, Calif. (Gahr High School)--Projected backup at right guard.
#70 Von Rotz, Nick RT 6-5 296
Jr. Chico, Calif. (Butte College) (Chico High School)--Projected backup at
right tackle.
#77 Johnson, Jordan OL 6-6 319
Jr. Corona, Calif. (Santiago High School)--No stats in 2011.
#75 Salm, Kyle OL 6-6 292 So.
San Dimas, Calif. (San Dimas High School)--No stats in 2011.
#78 Rodgers, Trent OL 6-1 246
Jr. Riggins, Idaho (Salmon River High School)--No stats in 2011.
#73 Westrum, Ben OL 6-7 309
R-Fr. Tumwater, Wash. (Black Hills High School)--Redshirted in 2011.
#?? Oliver, Kyree OL 6-5 292
Fr. Brentwood, Calif. (Heritage High School)--Incoming Freshman.
#?? Tupou, Semisi OL 6-4 380
Jr. Long Beach, Calif. (Orange High School)--First year with team.
#?? Woods, Mason OL 6-8 320 Fr.
Port Coquitlam, B.C. (Terry Fox Secondary)--Incoming Freshman.
Part of the Vandals offensive
line is very experienced with Reynolds being a junior and Jones and Lisoski
both being seniors. Beale, Sandberg, Dugan, and Von Rotz all look to fight the
projected starters for playing time.
DL
#57 Buckley, Quayshawne DT 6-4 305 Jr. Jackson,
Miss./Ontario, Calif. (Colony High School)--12 games played, 6 starts. 38
tackles, 5 for loss. 1 sack.
#99 Davis, Jesse NT 6-6 292 So. Asotin, Wash.
(Asotin High School)--11 games played, 1 start. 9 tackles. 1 pbu, 1 pd.
#92 Forde, Maxx DE 6-5 261 So. Woodinville,
Wash. (Woodinville High School)--12 games played. 15 tackles, 0.5 for loss. 1
pbu, 1 pd.
#10 Mayowa, Benson DE 6-3 252 Sr. Inglewood,
Calif. (Inglewood High School)--10 games played, 6 starts. 17 tackles, 4.5 for
loss. 3 sacks, 2 pbu, 2 pd, 1 fumble recovery, 2 forced fumbles.
#88 Scott, Dontae DT 6-4 295
Sr. Kileen, Texas (Golden West College) (Leilehua High School (Waianae, HI)--9
games played, 2 starts. 17 tackles, 1.5 for loss.
#90 Kearney, Karel DT 6-2 298
So. Austin, Texas (John B. Connelly High School)--9 games played, 4 starts. 15
tackles, 1 for loss.
#95 Edwards, Ryan DT 6-3 294
R-Fr. Long Beach, Calif. (Long Beach Poly High School)--Redshirted in 2011.
#94 Burgsmueller, Marius DE 6-6
273 So. Dortmund, Germany--11 games played. 1 tackle.
#91 Keener, Vince DE 6-4 262
Jr. Avondale, Ariz. (Westview High School)--9 games played. 6 tackles, 0.5 for
loss.
#43 Bradley, Quinton DE 6-4 240
R-Fr. San Antonio, Texas (Roosevelt High School)--Redshirted in 2011.
#40 Asuega, Henry DL 6-0 273
Sr. Corona, Calif. (Corona High School)--No stats in 2011.
#42 Lazaro, Aaron DT 6-4 298
Sr. Chula Vista, Calif. (Southwestern College) (Otay Ranch High School)--No
stats in 2011.
#?? Perez, Antonio DE 6-2 225
Fr. Elk Grove, Calif. (Sheldon High School)--Incoming Freshman.
#?? Neal, Matthew DT 6-3 275
Fr. Merrillville, Ind. (Merrillville High School)--Incoming Freshman.
#?? Toki, Toapasi 'Pasi' DT 6-1
306 Jr. Kaelekehe, Hawai`i (Chabot Junior College) (Kaelekehe High
School)--JUCO Transfer.
Senior Benson Mayowa and junior
Quayshawne Buckley lead the defensive line with a combined 12 starts in the
2011 season. Sophomores Jesse Davis and Maxx Ford both got significant playing
time with a solid 24 combined tackles as true freshmen. Also in the rotation
are senior Dontae Scott who had 17 tackles in 2011, sophomore Karel Kearney who
had 15 tackles, and Vince Keener who contributed 6 tackles in 2011. The wild
card for the defensive line is juco transfer Toapasi 'Pasi' Toki who has the
size and talent to come in an contribute to the run defense immediately.
LB
#19 Mauga, Homer SLB 6-0 230 Sr. San Diego,
Calif. (Grossmont College) (Southeast HS)--12 games played, 2 starts. 47
tackles, 6.5 for loss. 1 sack, 4 pbu, 4 pd.
#35 Tuala, Sua MLB 6-0 226 Sr. San Francisco,
Calif. (San Francisco College) (Sacred Heart High School)--8 games played. 9
tackles, 2 for loss. 1 sack.
#33 Scheidt, Conrad WLB 6-1 231 Sr. Waianae,
Hawai`i (Kamehameha High School)--12 games played, 11 starts. 93 tackles, 8 For
loss. 2 sacks, 1 pbu, 1 pd, 3 forced fumbles.
#31 Bediako, Jeffrey SLB 6-3
240 So. Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Boise High School)--No stats in 2011.
#34 Walters, Jeremiah SLB 6-3
226 R-Fr. Manteca, Calif. (McClymonds High School)--Redshirted in 2011.
#22 Randall, James MLB 5-11 221
So. Compton, Calif. (Compton High School)--10 games played. 2 tackles.
#01 Siavii, Robert WLB 6-1 227
Sr. Waipahu, Hawai`i (Leilehua High School)--No stats in 2011.
#39 Richard, Elan WLB 6-1 191
R-Fr. Bellevue, Wash. (Bellevue High School)--Redshirted in 2011.
#44 Landdeck, Nik LB 6-0 230
R-Fr. Issaquah, Wash. (Issaquah High School)--Redshirted in 2011.
#47 Sandberg, Corey LB 6-2 217
R-Fr. Prescott, Ariz. (Christian Liberty Academy)--Redshirted in 2011.
#37 Walters, Joshua LB 6-1 202
R-Fr. Oakland, Calif. (McClymonds High School)--Redshirted in 2011.
#?? Palomino, Addison LB 6-3
205 Fr. Phoenix, Ariz. (Pinnacle High School)--Incoming Freshman.
#?? Siavii, Russell LB 6-2 170
Fr. Wahaiwa, Hawai`i (Leilehua High School)--Incoming Freshman.
#?? Sala, Elijah LB 6-3 220 Jr.
Wilmington, Calif. (LA Harbor) (Banning High School)--JUCO Transfer.
#?? Willis, Matthew LB 6-0 225
Jr. Palos Verdes, Calif. (LA Harbor) (Palos Verdes High School)--JUCO Transfer.
Senior Conrad Scheidt leads the
linebacker corps with 11 starts and 93 tackles in 2011. Senior strong side
linebacker Homer Mauga added 47 tackles. Senior middle linebacker Sua Tuala
looks to make the next step and make some starts for the Vandals in 2012. The
only other player with any experience is sophomore James Randall who played in
10 games in 2011 as a true freshman. Juco transfers Sala and Willis could both
get into the rotation and immediately get some playing time. Four redshirt
freshmen could all get into the mix as well.
DB
#07 Williams, Trey SS 6-2 206 Jr. Itta Bena,
Miss. (Leflore High School)--10 games played. 27 tackles, 0.5 for loss. 1
fumble recovery.
#08 Walker, Gary FS 6-0 203 Sr. Rialto, Calif.
(Redlands East Valley High School)--12 games played, 11 starts. 109 tackles, 4 for loss. 1 sack, 3 pbu, 3 pd, 1
fumble recovery.
#14 Carter, Tracy CB 5-11 178 Jr. Mesquite,
Texas (Madison High School)--11 games played. 23 tackles. 1 interception, 1
pbu, 2 pd, 1 fumble recovery, 1 defensive TD. 11 kickoff returns for 16.4 yard
average.
#06 Grymes, Aaron CB 5-11 183 Sr. Seattle, Wash.
(West Seattle High School)--12 games played, 12 starts. 55 tackles. 1
interception, 7 pbu, 8 pd, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 forced fumble.
#03 Bass, Dion CB 5-9 197 So.
Corona, Calif. (Centennial High School)--10 games played. 12 tackles, 0.5 for
loss.
#32 Smith, Chance CB 5-9 178
So. Idaho Falls, Idaho (Idaho Falls High School)--Redshirted in 2011.
#11 Njoku, Bradley FS 6-1 202
So. Leander, Texas (Leander High School)--12 games played. 23 tackles. 1
interception, 1 pbu, 2 pd.
#30 Hennessey, Tom FS 5-11 194
So. Mountain Home, Idaho (Mountain Home High School)--No stats in 2011.
#04 Annelus, A.J. CB 5-11 197
Sr. Grandview, Mo. (Santa Monica College) (Grandview High School)--4 games
played. 2 tackles.
#26 Carter, D'Mario SS 5-10 215
Jr. Seattle, Wash. (Central Washington University) (Kennedy High School)--No
stats in 2011.
#24 Thompson, Thaad SS 6-3 217
Sr. Margate, Fla. (Ellsworth College)--No stats in 2011.
#28 Dixon, Solomon CB 5-9 164
R-Fr. Honolulu, Hawai`i (McKinley High School)--Redshirted in 2011.
#20 Whitehead, Christian CB
5-10 169 Jr. Los Angeles, Calif. (Fairfax High School)--No stats in 2011.
#29 Coleman, Jahu CB 5-9 170
Jr. Snohomish, Wash. (Montana Western) (Glacier Peak High School)--No stats in
2011.
#38 Rodseth, Brennett CB 5-9
183 Jr. Auburn, Wash. (Auburn Riverside High School)--No stats in 2011.
#05 Campbell, Drew CB 5-10 171
R-Fr. Seattle, Wash. (Rainier Beach High School)--Redshirted in 2011.
#?? Jordan, Jayshawn CB 5-9 170
Fr. Seattle, Wash. (O'Dea High School)--Incoming Freshman.
#?? Manaea, Ma`ne S 5-11 175
Fr. Lakewood, Wash. (Lakes High School)--Incoming Freshman.
#?? Williams, Andrew S 6-0 175
Fr. Elk Grove, Calif. (Cosumnes Oaks High School)--Incoming Freshman.
Seniors Aaron Grymes and Gary
Walker lead the secondary with a combined 23 starts for the Vandals in 2011. Junior
Trey Williams looks to be the new strong safety after making 27 tackles in 10 games
played last season. The other projected starter is junior Tracy Carter who had
23 tackles and a fumble return for a touchdown as a sophomore last season.
Bass, Njoku, and Annelus also had playing time in 2011 and will compete to get
on the field in 2012. The majority of the rest of the players will compete for
backup positions and special teams spots this fall.
LS
#94 Burgsmueller, Marius DE/LS 6-6 273 So.
Dortmund, Germany--11 games played. 1 tackle.
Sophomore Marius Burgsmueller
played in 11 of 12 games in 2011 as a long snapper. He is the only one on the
depth chart with snapping experience.
K
#21 Farquhar, Trey K 6-1 189 Sr. Redlands,
Calif. (Redlands East Valley High School)--10-15 field goals. 1 blocked. Long
of 55 yards. 5-5 from 0-39 yards. 5-10 for 40+ yards. 47 kickoffs, 2
touchbacks.
#?? Johnson, Jace K 6-0 190 Fr.
Eagle, Idaho (Eagle High School)--Incoming Freshman.
Senior Trey Farquhar made 67% of
his field goal attempts with a perfect 5-5 from inside the 40 yard line
although struggling from 40+ yards. Farquhar also was the kickoff specialist
with 2 touchbacks.
P
#13 Cowan, Bobby P 6-5 229 Sr. Vancouver, Wash.
(Evergreen High School)--88 punts for 46.4 yard average. 17 inside the 20 yard
line. 32 punts over 50 yards. 1 blocked. 2 tackles.
Senior Bobby Cowan had a great 46.4 yards per punt average in 2011 pinning the opponents inside the 20 on 17 occasions and booming 32 punts over 50 yards. He is a weapon for the Vandals and will get serious consideration for the NFL after his senior season.
ATH
#?? Watson, Deon ATH 6-3 210
Fr. Coeur d'Alene, Idaho (Coeur d'Alene High School)--Incoming Freshman.
With an out of conference
schedule that includes Bowling Green, LSU, North Carolina, Wyoming and BYU,
this could be a very difficult season for the Vandals. Realistically, Idaho
could and must go at least 2-3 in those 5 games to have any hope for a bowl
berth. The Vandals also face new WAC members Texas State and Texas San Antonio.
A 5-2 record in conference should get the Vandals into a bowl game in 2012.
Expect Idaho to just miss out and go 5-7 missing out on a bowl game this fall.
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