QB
#08 Alex Gillett QB 6-1 218 Sr.
Green Springs, Ohio Clyde--12 games played, 12 starts. 169 carries for 736
yards and 3 TD. 109-198 passing for 1504 yards and 14 TD. 1 tackle.
#12 Tyler Benz QB 6-3 215 R-So. Park Ridge, Ill. Maine Township
South--2 games played. 1-2 passing for 16 yards.
#14 Mark Iannotti QB 6-2 210 Rf. Schaumburg, Ill.
Schaumburg--Redshirted in 2011.
#?? Michael Simpson QB 6-2 195 Trotwood, OH Trotwood-Madison--Incoming
freshman.
Senior Alex Gillett leads the
Eagles offense after a 2011 season that saw him lead the team in passing and
rushing with over 1500 yards in the air and 736 on the ground. He was
accountable for 17 touchdowns for the Eagle offense in 2011. Redshirt sophomore
Tyler Benz only saw action in 2 games in 2011 completing 12 passes for 16 yards
as a reserve. Benz looks to be the fulltime backup and may see more action in
2012. Redshirt freshman Mark Iannotti and true freshman Michael Simpson will
battle for the #3 spot with Simpson most likely being redshirted this fall.
RB
#25 Dominique Sherrer RB 5-9 203
R-Sr. Cincinnati, Ohio Colerain--6 games played, 3 starts. 94 carries for 572
yards and 2 TD. 3 catches for 33 yards. 10 kickoff returns for 22.3 yard
average.
#32 Javonti Greene RB 5-10 181 Jr. West Palm, Fla. Royal Palm--12 games
played, 5 starts. 143 carries for 667 yards and 6 TD. 5 catches for 109 yards
and 1 TD. 1 kickoff return for 13 yards.
#23 Joe Fleming RB 5-10 238 R-Jr. Southfield, Mich. Lathrup--11 games
played, 4 starts. 4 carries for 3 yards. 4 catches for 48 yards and 1 TD. 2
tackles.
#22 Ryan Brumfield RB 5-10 183 So. Chester Springs, Pa. Owen J.
Robert--7 games played. 14 carries for 36 yards. 1 catch for 22 yards. 9
kickoff returns for 18.4 yard average.
#11 Tyler Allen RB 5-8 177 So. Lansing, Mich. Eastern--9 games played.
#30 Bronson Hill RB 5-10 211 So. Grand Rapids, Mich. Catholic
Central--8 games played. 5 tackles.
#29 Reo Allen RB 5-11 202 Sr. Detroit, Mich. Northwestern Wayne County
Community College--No stats in 2011.
#?? Juwan Lewis RB 5-11 208 Muskegon, MI Muskegon--Incoming freshman.
The running back competition for
Eastern Michigan will be down to senior Dominique Sherrer and junior Javonti
Greene who combined for over 1200 yards and 8 touchdowns on the ground in 2011.
They will get the large majority of the carries for the Eagle offense although
junior Joe Fleming and sophomore Ryan Brumfield will get on the field in relief
and carry the ball for the Eagles as well. Sophomores Allen and Hill look to
contribute on special teams this fall.
FB
#45 Matt Boyd FB 6-0 235 Sr. Southfield, Mich. Lathrup--11 games
played. 7 tackles. 1 blocked kick. 1 punt return for 5 yards.
Senior Matt Boyd will be the
fullback called upon when needed for the Eastern Michigan offense for short
yardage/goal line plays and is normally treated as a glorified extra offensive
lineman. Boyd's impact will be much more on special teams as evidenced by his 7
tackles and 1 blocked kick last season.
TE
#85 Garrett Hoskins TE 6-2 253
Sr. Grand Rapids, Mich. Creston--12 games played, 12 starts. 22 catches for 328
yards and 3 TD. 2 tackles.
#81 Dylan Brooks TE 6-4 248 So. Stevensville, Mich. Lakeshore--12 games
played, 3 starts.
#88 Tyreese Russell TE 6-3 235 So. Chicago, Ill. Walther Lutheran--11
games played. 6 catches for 104 yards and 2 TD.
#86 L’Shane Bynum TE 6-0 219 Sr. Taylor, Mich. Truman--5 games played. 1
punt return for 19 yards. 1 blocked kick.
#?? Cole Gardner TE 6-6 240 Batavia, IL Batavia--Incoming freshman.
#?? Christian Menet TE 6-5 238 Reading, PA Exeter Township
Senior--Incoming freshman.
Senior Garrett Hoskins will again
be the starter at tight end after starting all 12 games in 2011 and making 22
catches with 3 of those catches going for touchdowns. He is a solid blocker and
a good red zone target for Gillett and could catch 5 or 6 touchdowns in 2012 in
the right situation. Backups Dylan Brooks and Tyreese Russell will be part of
the rotation for the tight ends with senior L'Shane Bynum expected to
contribute significantly on special teams for the Eagles again in 2012.
WR
#02
Demarius Reed WR 5-10 167 So. Chicago, Ill. Simeon Academy--11 games played, 2
starts. 1 carry for 12 yards. 0-1 passing. 11 catches for 118 yards and 2 TD.
13 punt returns for 12.8 yards average and 1 TD.
#15 Julius Shelby WR 6-4 202
R-So. Bellwood, Ill. Proviso West--7 games played. 3 catches for 42 yards.
#80 Nick Olds WR 6-2 203 R-Jr.
Columbus, Ind. East--12 games played, 7 starts. 24 carries for 342 yards and 3
TD.
#17 Donald Scott WR 6-0 191 Jr. Apopka, Fla. Apopka--11 games played, 5
starts. 2 catches for 55 yards.
#19 Jay Jones WR 5-10 186 R-Fr. Palm Coast, Fla. Matanzas--Redshirted
in 2011.
#18 Kevin Wheeler WR 6-0 180 Jr. Newport News, Va. C.D. Hylton Hargrave
Academy--3 games played.
#87 Dustin Daniels WR 6-2 177 Jr. Flat Rock, Mich. Plainfield
(Ill.)--No stats in 2011.
#49 Sean Walker WR 6-1 157 R-So. Ypsilanti, Mich. Ann Arbor Huron--No
stats in 2011.
#83 David Gibson WR 5-11 166 Rf. Cleveland, Ohio Solon--Redshirted in
2011. 1 game played.
#?? Mitchell Dawkins WR 6-2 200 Winter Park, FL Lake Howell--Incoming
freshman.
#?? Quincy Jones WR 6-3 185 Lakewood, OH St. Edward--Incoming freshman.
The Eagles return 4 wide
receivers that have made catches in 2011 led by junior Nick Olds who caught 24
passes in 2011 making him the leading returning receiver for the Eagles.
Sophomores Demarius Reed and Julius Shelby added 14 catches for the Eastern Michigan
offense while backup Donald Scott added 2 catches for 55 yards last season. With
no one else really having any game experience, the final two players in the
receiver rotation are up for grabs and could be earned by either of the true
freshmen (Dawkins and Jones) on the roster.
OL
#68 Korey Neal LT 6-3 316 Sr.
Bowie, Md. St. John's--10 games played, 10 starts.
#70 Corey Watman LG 6-2 290 Sr.
Queensville, Ontario, Canada Huron Heights--10 games played, 10 starts.
#72 Andrew Sorgatz C 6-5 286 Sr.
Wheaton, Ill. Wheaton North--12 games played, 12 starts.
#67 Campbell Allison RG 6-6 324
R-So. Ogdensburg, N.Y. Ogdensburg Free Academy--12 games played, 7 starts.
#75 Scott MacLeod RT 6-8 306
R-So. Sterling Heights, Mich. DeLaSalle--11 games played, 4 starts.
#74 Bobby McFadden LT 6-7 312 R-So. Flint, Mich. Carman-Ainsworth--9
games played.
#60 Josh Woods LG 6-4 309 R-So. Cocoa, Fla. Cocoa--No stats in 2011.
#79 Orlando McCord C 6-3 306 R-Jr. Detroit, Mich. Martin Luther
King--12 games played, 5 starts.
#73 Garrett Parker RG 6-5 317 Rf. Tinley Park, Ill. Andrew--Redshirted
in 2011.
#77 Lincoln Hansen RT 6-6 300 R-So. Omaha, Neb. Millard North--12 games
played, 9 starts.
#69 Shawn Sinawe LG 6-3 300 R-Jr. Ann Arbor, Mich. Pioneer--2 games
played.
#61 Jordan Erbes C 6-5 277 R-So. Kettering, Ohio Fairmont--2 games
played.
#?? Mike Brown OL 6-3 294 Sandusky, OH Sandusky--Incoming freshman.
#?? Jake Hurcombe OL 6-3 280 Lincolnshire, IL Stevenson--Incoming
freshman.
#?? Darien Terrell OL 6-4 340 Massillon, OH Jackson--Incoming freshman.
#?? Matthew Thornton OL 6-5 285 Owosso, MI Owosso--Incoming freshman.
#?? Andrew Wylie OL 6-5 274 Midland, MI Midland--Incoming freshman.
The Eagles return an experienced
offensive line in 2012 with all 5 projected starters making at least 4 starts
in 2011 led by senior center Andrew Sorgatz who started all 12 games in the
middle for the Eagles. Seniors Korey Neal and Corey Watman both played and
started 10 games in 2011 making the left side of the offensive line the most
experienced side. Sophomores Campbell Allison and Scott MacLeod made a combined
11 starts although both played in at least 11 of the games with Allison making
an appearance in every game in 2011. Surprisingly, sophomore Lincoln Hansen is
currently the backup at right tackle to MacLeod after starting 9 games in 2011.
Hansen will be in the mix and could even steal the starting job back by the
opening of the season. Junior Orlando McCord also is quite experienced with 5
starts on the line in 2011 and is a candidate to earn significant playing time
this fall.
DL
59 Matt Price DE 6-2 256 R-Jr.
Saline, Mich. Saline--6 games played. 2 tackles.
93 Cy Maughmer NT 6-2 299 So.
Glendale, Ariz. Apache Junction Glendale C.C.--No stats in 2011.
94 Devin Henderson DT 6-2 319
Sr. Northbrook, Ill. Glenbrook South Harper Junior College--No stats in 2011.
56 Andy Mulumba DE 6-4 262 Sr.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada Vieux Montreal--12 games played, 12 starts. 51
tackles, 7.5 for loss. 3.5 sacks, 2 pbu, 2 pd, 2 forced fumbles.
92 Jacob Rich DE 6-2 239 R-So. Painesville, Ohio Riverside--No stats in
2011.
76 Travis Linser DT 6-4 276 So. Glendale, Ariz. Phoenix Northwest
Christian Phoenix College--No stats in 2011.
95 Kalonji Kashama DE 6-4 273 R-Jr. Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Brampton--12 games played, 4 starts. 28 tackles, 3.5 for loss. 1.5 sacks, 1
pbu, 1 pd.
54 Omar McFarlane DE 6-1 249 Rf. Miami, Fla. Norland--Redshirted in
2011.
99 Kevin Thomas DL 6-1 295 Jr. Avondale, Mich. Avondale Oakland
C.C.--No stats in 2011.
#?? Pat O'Connor DE 6-5 245 Chicago, IL St. Rita--Incoming freshman.
#?? Mike Steals DE 6-5 250 North Braddock, PA Woodland Hills--Incoming
freshman.
#?? Cy Maughmer DT 6-1 281 Glendale, AZ Glendale C.C.--JUCO Transfer.
#?? Arron Pipkins DT 6-1 280 Maple Heights, OH Maple Heights--Incoming
freshman.
Senior defensive end Andy Mulumba
is the only projected starter on the defensive line to have any real experience
with 12 starts and 51 tackles in 2011. Junior Matt Price is the other defensive
end but inexperienced with only 6 games played and 2 tackles in 2011. Senior
Devin Henderson and sophomore Cy Maughmer man the middle of the defensive line
although both are big question marks with no game experience on the college
level. While the battle for backups to get in the rotation will be fierce,
junior Kalonji Kashama will be at the top of the list after making 4 starts in
2011 and adding 28 tackles. Rich, Linser, McFarlane, and Thomas will be the
ones fighting to see the field.
LB
#47 Justin Cudworth WLB 5-11 220
Sr. Monte Nido, Calif. Agoura College of the Canyons--12 games played, 12
starts. 83 tackles, 8.5 for loss. 1.5 sacks, 4 pbu, 4 pd, 3 forced fumbles.
#35 Colin Weingrad MLB 6-0 213
Jr. Woodlands, Texas College Park--12 games played, 5 starts. 3 kickoff returns
for 9 yard average. 34 tackles, 2.5 for loss. 3 pbu, 3 pd, 1 fumble recovery.
#21 Bryan Pali SLB 6-0 209 Sr.
Kihei, Hawai’i Kamehameha Orange Coast Community College--12 games played, 3
starts. 47 tackles, 1 for loss. 1 interception, 2 pbu, 3 pd, 1 forced fumble.
#50 Jake Pennese WLB 6-0 217 Rf. Toledo, Ohio St. John's
Jesuit--Redshirted in 2011.
#36 Blake Poole SLB 6-3 229 Sr. Yorba Linda, Calif. Esperanza Santa Ana
Community College--11 games played, 9 starts. 44 tackles, 3 for loss. 1 sack, 1
pbu, 1 pd, 1 fumble recovery.
#40 Sean Kurtz LB 5-11 231 R-Jr. Anaheim, Calif. Canyon Santa Ana
Community College--No stats in 2011.
#41 Desdan Hester LB 6-2 235 R-So. Atlanta, Ga. McNair--3 games played.
No stats in 2011.
#?? Tim Brown LB 6-0 235 San Jose, CA San Jose C.C.--JUCO Transfer.
#?? Hunter Matt LB 6-2 217 Wyandotte, MI Roosevelt--Incoming freshman.
#?? Ike Spearman LB 6-1 220 St. John, IN Lake Central--Incoming
freshman.
#?? Anthony Zappone LB 6-2 220 Westlake, OH Westlake--Incoming
freshman.
The Eastern Michigan linebacker
corps is much more experienced than their front four with 20 starts combined
among the three projected starters. Senior weak side linebacker Justin Cudworth
made all 12 starts in 2011 and had an impressive 83 tackles including 8.5 for
loss last season and will be flanked by junior middle linebacker Colin Weingrad
(34 tackles) and senior strong side linebacker Bryan Pali (47 tackles). Senior
Blake Poole will battle with Pali for the strong side starting spot after
making 9 starts in 2011 and contributing 44 tackles for the Eagles. Pennese and
Kurtz also look to be in the linebacker rotation as well for the Eagles.
DB
04 Marlon Pollard CB 6-0 173
R-Jr. Pomona, Calif. Cajon UCLA--11 games played, 11 starts. 15 punt returns
for 5.3 yards. 54 tackles, 2 for loss. 1 interception, 7 pbu, 8 pd.
31 Marcell Rose CB 5-9 185 Sr.
Orlando, Fla. Cypress Creek-- 12 games played, 12 starts. 56 tackles, 1 for
loss. 1 interception, 4 pbu, 5 pd, 1 forced fumble.
20 Kevin Johnson FS 5-11 193 So.
McKeesport, Pa. McKeesport--12 games played. 15 tackles. 1 fumble recovery, 1
forced fumble.
07 Pudge Cotton SS 6-1 214 So.
Maywood, Ill. Walther Lutheran--5 games played. No stats in 2011.
01 Darius Scott CB 5-8 165 So. Chicago, Ill. Simeon Academy--10 games
played. 11 kickoff returns for 17.5 yard average. 2 tackles. 1 interception, 1
pbu, 2 pd.
09 Dominque Rouse CB 5-10 167 So. Apopka, Fla. Winter Park--5 games
played. No stats in 2011.
33 Alex Bellfy FS 6-0 204 Sr. Brooklyn, Mich. Lumen Christi--12 games
played. 10 tackles, 1 for loss.
16 Jerry Haymon SS 6-0 203 Rf. Clovis, Calif. Clovis East--Redshirted
in 2011.
05 Ja'Ron Gillespie CB 5-11 179 Sr. Washington, D.C. Friendship Collegiate
Academy--11 games played. 4 tackles.
08 Kris Strange DB 5-11 180 Rf.
Pickerington, Ohio Central--Redshirted in 2011.
10 Corey Manns DB 5-11 194 Sr. Kenton, Ohio Kenton--12 games played. 5
tackles, 1 pbu, 1 pd.
24 Michael Denson DB 5-11 195 So. Ann Arbor, Mich. Huron--No stats in
2011.
28 Joseph Smith DB 6-0 194 Rf. Clawson, Mich. Clawson--Redshirted in
2011.
29 Jalen Williams DB 5-11 192 Rf. Southfield, Mich. Lathrup--Redshirted
in 2011.
32 Oliver Kathalay DB 5-11 182 R-So. Avondale, Ga. Avondale--No stats
in 2011.
39 Kenyarda Bates DB 5-6 171 R-Jr. Detroit, Mich. Martin Luther
King--No stats in 2011.
46 Matt Brown DB 6-1 193 R-Jr.
Detroit, Mich. Cass Tech--No stats in 2011.
#?? Kirkland Bryant DB 5-10 170 Lakewood, OH St. Edward--Incoming
freshman.
#?? Amos Houston DB 6-2 210 Detroit, MI Loyola--Incoming freshman.
#?? Mycal Swaim DB Oroville, CA Butte C.C.--JUCO Transfer.
Cornerbacks Marlon Pollard and
Marcell Rose are the only defensive backs on the roster with any starting
experience making 23 combined starts in 2012 with 110 tackles combined among
the two. Sophomore free safety Kevin Johnson played well as a true freshman in
2011 making 15 tackles and forcing and recovering a fumble on the season.
Sophomore strong safety Pudge Cotton played in 5 games but did not accumulate
any stats on the season. Sophomores Scott and Rouse are the backup cornerbacks
and are slightly unknown quantities making sporadic contributions to the Eagle
defense. Bellfy and Maymon are the backup safeties with Bellfy contributing 10
tackles in 2011.
LS
#53 Mike Zupancic LS 6-5 244 Sr.
Trabuco Canyon, Calif. Trabuco Hills--12 games played. 1 tackle.
#58 Matt Bowman LS 6-0 219 Sr. West Bloomfield, Mich. West
Bloomfield--No stats in 2011.
Senior Mike Zupancic had a solid
season snapping the ball in 2011 playing in all 12 games and making a special
teams tackle in 2011. He should improve slightly and be a solid yet understated
player for the Eagles in 2012.
P
#37 Jay Karutz P 6-2 205 Sr.
North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia Holy Cross College--12 games played. 1
kickoff with 0 touchbacks. 64 punts for a 38.8 yard average with 26 inside the
20 yard line and 12 over 50 yards.
#34 Kody Fulkerson PK 5-11 185 Jr. Zanesville, Ohio Maysville--12 games
played.
#67 Owen Dubiel P 6-0 208 R-So. East Jackson, Mich. East Jackson--No
stats in 2011.
Senior Jay Karutz returns for his
senior year after punting 64 times in 2011 for a 38.8 yard average including 26
punts that landed inside the opponents 20 yard line. If he can improve his
average punt to 40 yards, he could be a field position weapon for the Eagles.
K
#34 Kody Fulkerson PK 5-11 185
Jr. Zanesville, Ohio Maysville--12 games played. 14-21 field goals with a long
of 48 yards and 1 blocked kick. 8 kickoffs with 0 touchbacks.
#66 Mike Yocum PK 5-10 193 R-So. Ann Arbor, Mich. Gabriel Richard--11
games played. 48 kickoffs with 5 touchbacks. 2 tackles.
Junior Kody Fulkerson returns
after a solid sophomore season in 2011
that saw him make 14-21 field goals with a long of 48 yards. Fulkerson also saw
one of his kicks blocked. Sophomore Mike Yocum found his spot on the field in
2011 as the kickoff specialist. On 48 kickoffs, Yocum saw 5 end up as
touchbacks which will improve significantly in 2012 with the new kickoff rules.
ATH
#?? Dustin Creel ATH 6-2 198 Industry, PA Western Beaver--Incoming
freshman.
#?? Darius Jackson ATH 6-0 190 Sparta, IL Sparta--Incoming freshman.
2011 saw Eastern
Michigan finally get back to .500 after several futile season preceding it. The
Eagles missed out on a possible bowl berth by losing 3 of 4 to end the season including
a disappointing loss to Kent State. 2012 sees the Eagles with a tougher out of
conference slate including trips to Purdue and Michigan State in addition to
home games versus Illinois State and Army. 2-2 would be very nice for the
Eagles although that home game versus Army will be difficult. EMU gets Toledo,
Northern Illinois and in state rival Central Michigan at home with a tough late
season midweek game at Ohio. The Eagles should come close to equaling 2011's 6
wins but it will not be easy. Expect 5-7 and another close but not quite season
from Eastern Michgan.
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