2012 GEORGIA STATE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

2012 GEORGIA STATE FOOTBALL

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GENERAL INFORMATIONFull Name Georgia State UniversityLocation Atlanta, Ga.Founded 1913Enrollment 32,000Nickname PanthersColors Blue & WhitePresident Dr. Mark P. BeckerDirector of Athletics Cheryl L. LevickAthletics Phone 404.413.4000Mailing Address P.O. Box 3975 Atlanta, GA, 30302-3975Website GeorgiaStateSports.comFirst Season of Football 2010Football Affiliation NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)Football Conference CAA FootballHome Field Georgia Dome Capacity (Lower Bowl) 28,155 Surface Field Turf

TEAM INFORMATION2011 Record (FCS Independent) 3-8Starters Returning/Lost 14/10Starters Returning Off./Def./Spec. 6/6/2Lettermen Returning/Lost 50/20

COACHING STAFFHead Coach Bill Curry Alma Mater Georgia Tech, 1965 Hired June 12, 2008 Record at GSU: 9-13 (2 yrs.) Career Record: 92-118-4 (19 yrs)Associate Head Coach/ George Pugh Recruiting Coordinator/ReceiversDefensive Coordinator/Secondary Anthony MidgetOffensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks John BondRunning Backs Joe HamiltonTight Ends/Offensive Line Assistant Craig HarmonInside Linebackers Jason FrenchOffensive Line Mike RiddleDefensive Ends Ricky ThomasDefensive Tackles Chris WardOutside Linebackers/Specialists Ryan Zimmerman

Aug. 30 (Thur.) SOUTH CAROLINA STATESept. 8 at TennesseeSept. 15 UTSASept. 22 *RICHMONDSept. 29 *at William & MaryOct. 6 *NEW HAMPSHIREOct. 13 *at Rhode IslandOct. 20 *VILLANOVA (Homecoming)Oct. 27 *at James MadisonNov. 3 *OLD DOMINIONNov. 10 *at Maine

* CAA game

2012 GEORGIA STATE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Subject to Change • Home Games at the Georgia Dome

TICKETS:

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SPORTS COMMUNICATIONSAssociate AD for Communications/Football Contact:Allison George O: 404.413.4032email: [email protected] C: 678.595.7728Assistant AD for Communications:Charlie Taylor O: 404.413.4031email: [email protected] C: 404.556.2295Associate Sports Information Director:Mike Holmes O: 404.413.4033email: [email protected] C: 404.259.9716Georgia Dome Press Box Phone: 404.223.4787

SPRING PRACTICE DATES

Subject to ChangeThur., Mar. 15; Fri., Mar. 16; Sat., Mar. 17; Mon., Mar. 19; Tues., Mar. 20; Thur., Mar. 22; Fri., Mar. 23; Tue., Mar. 27; Wed., Mar. 28; Thur., Mar. 29; Sat., Mar. 31 (Spring Scrimmage); Mon., Apr. 2; Tue., Apr. 3; Thur., Apr. 5; Fri., Apr. 6



Season three of Georgia State football marks another significant milestone for the program as the Panthers begin conference play as a member of CAA Football. As GSU looks to improve on last year’s disappointing 3-8 season, the Panthers will tackle a difficult schedule in the nation’s toughest FCS conference. The strength of head coach Bill Curry’s squad lies in the offensive skill positions, particularly senior running back Donald Russell and talented wide receivers Danny Williams and Albert Wilson. Major projects this spring include rebuilding an offensive line that graduated four starters, revamping the defensive scheme to utliize a four-man front, and improving all areas of special teams. The defense is now under the direction of Anthony Midget, who was recently elevated to the coordinator position after serving the last four years as secondary coach and special teams coordinator. “We need to improve drastically in virtually every area,” said Curry. “Since the day after the season ended, we’ve been working to make this program what it should be. “The one thing you can always do is create a plan and get to work with a sense of urgency. And that’s what we’ve been doing. “Every day of spring practice will be a gut check,” he added.

QUARTERBACKS Georgia State looks to gain stability under center after starting three different quarterbacks in 2011. Junior Kelton Hill returns after starting the final five games of 2011 and looks to establish more consistency in all areas. He passed for 1,021 yards and 11 touchdowns while rushing for 609 yards and four scores, but he was hampered at times by turnovers and inaccuracy. Junior Bo Schlechter started four of the first six games of last season. He showed promise in passing for 196 yards and three touchdowns in the season opener, but his productivity waned in later games. He, too, looks to develop consistency. Redshirt freshman Ben McLane, a former state championship quarterback at Brookwood High School in the Atlanta area, also enters this mix in the spring.

RUNNING BACKS The running back position is highlighted by senior Donald Russell, who returns after leading the Panthers with 665 yards rushing and nine touchdowns, despite missing time due to injury. Along with Russell, the Panthers return junior Travis Evans, who was the team’s third-leading rusher (390 yards, 4.5 average, 2 TD)

and receiver (19 receptions, 109 yards). Another option is junior Parris Lee, who is versatile and talented but has battled injuries. Also in the mix are senior Malcolm Smith and sophomore Rendell Wilder, who has been used on kickoff returns. Senior Rosevelt Watson continues to recover from a knee injury that caused him to miss almost all of the 2011 season.

WIDE RECEIVERS This is perhaps the deepest and most talented position on the GSU roster, led by a trio of returning starters in juniors Danny Williams, Albert Wilson and Jordan Giles. Williams, who stands 6-4 and 200 pounds, is the leading receiver in the Panthers’ brief history with two-year totals of 84 receptions for 1,134 yards and eight touchdowns. He has caught at least one pass in every game Georgia State has played. Last fall, he caught 30 passes for 485 yards and three scores. The 5-9, 195-pound Wilson is an explosive athlete with more than 2,000 all-purpose yards in his two-year career, including 56 career receptions for 1,066 yards, an average of 19 yards per catch. He has nine career touchdowns, including eight receptions and one kickoff return. In 2011, Wilson led the Panthers with 37 catches for 772 yards and six touchdowns in nine games while ranking

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eighth in the nation in punt return average (11.9), 20th in receiving yards (85.8) and 29th in all-purpose yards (134.4). Giles, 6-1, 195, has been a productive complement to the Williams-Wilson duo, catching 16 passes for 264 yards and four touchdowns last fall. While those three have dominated the statistics, the Panthers have plenty of other options, too, including junior Darren McCray. The small-but-speedy McCray was hampered by injuries in 2011, catching five passes for 11 yards, but he has averaged 25.5 yards on kickoff returns over the last two years, including a 97-yard touchdown. Other receivers who should see playing time include junior Bo Carter and sophomores Nathaniel Minor and Lynquez Blair.

TIGHT ENDS The Panthers will miss graduated starter Arthur “Bully” Williams but return veteran Emmanuel Ogbuehi. The senior from Buford, Ga., has caught 22 passes for 299 yards over the last two seasons. Behind Ogbuehi, the Panthers have a pair of promising redshirt sophomores in Drew Pearson, who gained valuable experience last fall, and Alex Smith, a transfer from Kentucky.

TACKLES Right tackle Grant King is the only returning starter on Georgia State’s offensive line. The junior from Columbia, S.C., has started every game Georgia State has played (22 straight). Taking over at left tackle is talented junior Ulrick John, who actually started games at three different positions in the first five games of 2011: left tackle, center and left guard. This season, the 6-8, 290-pounder is ticketed for the all-important left tackle position. Backups at the tackle positions include 6-7, 295-pound junior Ramell Davis, one of the Panthers’ most improved players last season, and 6-5, 310-pound senior Gabe Hampton, who returns for a fifth year after a medical redshirt in 2011. GUARDS The Panthers graduated both starting guards from last season but do return experience in juniors Harrison Clottey and Michael Davis. Clottey, 6-5 and 310, has started three games over the last two seasons and played as a backup. Davis, who can play guard or center, has been suffered season-ending injuries the last two years, but last fall he played in three games, including a start at center at nationally-ranked Jacksonville State, before sustaining a broken ankle in practice. Junior Cade Yates and talented redshirt freshman David Huey enter the spring as backups but should push for playing time.

CENTERS Sophomore Tim Wynn looks to step in at center to replace two-year starter Ben Jacoby.Wynn, 6-2, 280, took a redshirt year in 2011 but gained experience in a backup role as a true freshman in the inaugural 2010 season. Junior Michael Davis is also an option at center, while sophomore Ronald Martin adds depth.

DEFENSIVE ENDS The Panthers’ top returnee at defensive end is senior A.J. Portee, a transfer from Connecticut who had 31 tackles with five tackles for loss and two sacks in his GSU debut last fall. Behind Portee are sophomore John Kelly, a transfer from Nevada, and redshirt freshman Roderick Thompson. In Georgia State’s revised defensive scheme, the other defensive end slot is similar to the outside linebacker position manned the last two years by top defender Jake Muasau. Junior Allen McKay, Muasau’s backup the last two years, steps in here, along with senior Qwontez Mallory, who moves from linebacker. McKay contributed 16 tackles with three tackles for loss in 2011, while Mallory had 27 tackles. Also getting a look here will be sophomore Cole Moon, who played linebacker in 2010, then sat out last fall with an injury.

DEFENSIVE TACKLES Georgia State graduated one of its top defenders in defensive tackle Christo Bilukidi. Sophomore C.J. Stephens steps in here after earning valuable experience last fall, when he played in every game and collected 12 tackles with two tackles for loss. Redshirt freshman McClain Head will also compete for playing time.

NOSEGUARDS The Panthers look for junior Terrance Woodard to have a breakout performance this spring and solidify this position. GSU’s largest defender at 6-4 and 320 pounds, Woodard has shown promise with 36 career tackles but missed some time last fall due to injury. Sophomore Marcus Stetzer adds depth.

INSIDE LINEBACKERS One of GSU’s top returning defenders, Mark Hogan, moves from outside linebacker to the “sam” inside linebacker position. The junior from Matthews, N.C., is the second-leading tackler in Panther annals with 110 hits in two seasons, along with 7.5 tackles for loss and two interceptions. In addition to learning a new position this spring, he is also playing outfield for the GSU baseball team. Behind Hogan are sophomore Jarrell Robinson, who had 22 tackles and four TFL, last fall, and junior Blake Wyatt.

Junior Robert Ferguson will work at the “mike” inside linebacker slot. Junior Davis Knowles adds depth.

OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS This position is really a hybrid outside linebacker-safety in the Panthers’ new scheme. Manning this new spot will be junior Dexter Moody, GSU’s leading tackler last fall with 65 hits from an inside linebacker position. The 6-2, 210-pounder also collected three tackles for loss, two sacks, and interception, a forced fumble and three pass breakups. Also vying for playing time here will be senior Akeen Felder, a strong special teams contributor, redshirt freshman Nick Henderson and senior Mitchell Vinson.

SAFETIES Senior Demazio Skelton is the top returnee at safety. The junior college transfer was GSU’s second-leading tackler in 2011 with 61 hits, along with two interceptions, six pass breakups. a school-record 93-yard fumble recovery, and a blocked punt. With the graduation of two-year starter Brandon Jones, senior D’Mario Gunn moves to safety after sharing time at cornerback in his first season with the Panthers. He had 24 tackles and two interceptions in 2011. Backups at the safety positions include veteran Kail Singleton and true freshman Kyle Vorster, who enrolled this semester and will participate in spring practice.

CORNERBACKS The Panthers welcome back a quartet of experienced junior cornerbacks in Demarius Matthews, Jamal Ransby, Brent McClendon and Nate Anthony. Matthews, also involved in the return game, led the Panther with nine pass breakups, along with 33 tackles. McClendon had 31 tackles and one interception, while Ransby contributed 17 tackles and one pick. Anthony, a top special teams performer, moved from wide receiver to cornerback in 2011. Isaiah Howard returns to cornerback after a redshirt year in 2011.

SPECIALISTS Placekicker Christian Benvenuto showed promise as a true freshman last fall before he was slowed by injuries late in the season. He was perfect (19-for-19) on extra points, and although he was only 9-for-17 on field goals, six of his misses were from 45 yards or longer. Sophomore Matt Ehasz will push Benvenuto. At punter, Matt Hubbard is coming off a strong freshman season in which he averaged 41.9 yards per punt to rank 15th in the nation. Hubbard stepped in after an injury to Bo Schlechter, who averaged 44.5 yards in 2010. Veteran long-snapper Scott McQueen and holder Nathaniel Minor return.



— OFFENSE — — DEFENSE —

— SPECIALISTS —Christian Benvenuto ............................................ben-vuh-NEW-toeRamell Davis .....................................................................ruh-MELLMatt Ehasz ........................................................................EE-hah-zzD’Mario Gunn .........................................................duh-MARR-ee-oUlrick John ...........................................................................ULL-rickDemarius Matthews .............................................duh-MARR-ee-usEmmanuel Ogbuehi ........................................................oh-BOY-eeJarrell Robinson ................................................................. juh-RELLKail Singleton .......................................................................... CALEDemazio Skelton ..................................................... duh-MAY-zee-o

— PRONUNCIATION GUIDE —

GEORGIA STATE’S PRE-SPRING DEPTH CHART

QB 4 Kelton Hill ............................... 6-0 183 Jr.-R 12 Bo Schlechter ......................... 6-3 210 Jr.-R 16 Ben McLane............................ 6-1 210 Fr.-R

RB 20 Donald Russell ..................... 5-11 212 Sr. 21 Travis Evans .......................... 5-11 183 Jr.-R 7 Parris Lee ............................... 5-9 190 Jr.-R 28 Malcolm Smith ..................... 5-10 205 Sr.-R 39 Rendell Wilder ........................ 5-8 180 So.-R Duvall Smith ......................... 5-10 200 So.-R 3 Rosevelt Watson ..................... 5-9 205 Sr.-R

WR 2 Albert Wilson .......................... 5-9 195 Jr. 87 Nathaniel Minor ...................... 6-2 180 So. 83 Bo Carter ................................ 6-4 200 Jr.-R 81 Mark Young ............................. 6-5 190 Fr.-R

WR 17 Danny Williams ....................... 6-4 200 Jr.-R 13 Lynquez Blair ........................ 5-10 175 So. 82 Zach Jones ............................. 6-1 190 Jr.-R Joshua Jackson .................... 5-11 175 Jr.-R

WR 8 Jordan Giles ............................ 6-1 195 Jr.-R 6 Darren McCray ........................ 5-7 150 Jr.-R 27 Daniel King ........................... 5-11 180 Jr.-R

TE 88 Emmanuel Ogbuehi ................ 6-3 235 Sr.-R 89 Drew Pearson ......................... 6-5 235 So.-R 85 Alex Smith ............................... 6-5 250 So.-R

LT 56 Ulrick John .............................. 6-8 290 Jr. 73 Gabriel Hampton .................... 6-5 310 Sr.-R 66 Nick Nesmith .......................... 6-3 255 Jr.-R

LG 68 Michael Davis ......................... 6-3 295 Jr.-R 60 Cade Yates .............................. 6-1 280 Jr.-R

C 50 Tim Wynn ................................ 6-2 280 So.-R 65 Ronald Martin ......................... 6-1 290 So.-R

RG 72 Harrison Clottey ...................... 6-5 310 Jr.-R 68 David Huey ............................. 6-2 272 Fr.-R 65 Kam Cheatham ....................... 6-1 290 Jr.-R 74 Jon Marshall Sauls ................. 6-3 300 So.-R

RT 79 Grant King .............................. 6-5 295 Jr.-R 70 Ramell Davis ........................... 6-7 295 Jr.-R 63 Victor Ozieh ............................ 6-6 315 Fr.-R

DE 99 A.J. Portee .............................. 6-4 240 Sr.-R 95 John Kelly ............................... 6-5 240 So.-R 92 Roderick Thompson ................ 6-3 235 Fr.-R

DT 77 C.J. Stephens .......................... 6-4 255 So.-R 55 McClain Head ......................... 6-4 255 Fr.-R

NG 75 Terrance Woodard .................. 6-4 320 Jr. 61 Marcus Stetzer ....................... 6-0 255 So.-R 58 Chris Russo ............................ 6-0 257 Fr.-R

DE 32 Allen McKay ............................ 6-2 213 Jr.-R 11 Qwontez Mallory ..................... 6-2 215 Sr. 25 Cole Moon .............................. 6-3 215 So.-R Zach Truitt .............................. 6-1 212 So.-R

ILB 23 Mark Hogan .......................... 5-11 202 Jr.-R 46 Jarrell Robinson ...................... 6-3 215 So.-R 18 Blake Wyatt ............................ 6-3 220 Jr.-R

ILB 10 Robert Ferguson ..................... 6-1 230 Jr.-R 52 Davis Knowles ........................ 6-0 215 Jr.-R Sean Jeppeson ....................... 6-0 215 So.-R Brian Jones ............................. 6-0 225 Jr.-R

OLB 15 Dexter Moody.......................... 6-2 210 Jr.-R 37 Akeen Felder ........................... 6-1 205 Sr.-R 30 Nick Henderson ...................... 6-1 195 Fr.-R 45 Mitchell Vinson ..................... 5-11 195 Sr.-R

S 31 D’Mario Gunn ......................... 6-1 185 Sr. 29 Rashad Stewart .................... 5-10 190 Jr.-R 34 Jamaal May........................... 5-10 182 So.-R Robert Williams .................... 5-11 180 So.-R 43 Kyle Vorster .......................... 5-10 193 Fr.

S 4 Demazio Skelton..................... 6-1 190 Sr. 24 Kail Singleton ......................... 6-2 203 Jr.-R Arington Jordan .................... 5-11 193 Jr.-R Robert Smith .......................... 6-0 190 So.

CB 5 Demarius Matthews ............. 5-10 165 Jr. 1 Nate Anthony .......................... 5-9 185 Jr.-R 22 Isaiah Howard ....................... 5-10 165 So.-R Carl Kananda .......................... 5-9 185 Jr.-R

CB 26 Jamal Ransby ......................... 5-8 170 Jr. 9 Brent McClendon .................... 5-9 175 Jr.-R Kahlil Priddie .......................... 5-8 172 So.-R

PK 33 Christian Benvenuto ............... 6-0 195 So. 97 Matt Ehasz............................ 5-11 165 So.

P 49 Matt Hubbard ......................... 6-4 230 So. 12 Bo Schlechter ......................... 6-3 210 Jr.-R 51 David Miller .......................... 5-11 163 So.

SN 54 Scott McQueen (PAT/FG) ........ 6-0 245 Jr.-R

HO 87 Nathaniel Minor ...................... 6-2 180 So. 51 David Miller .......................... 5-11 163 So.



No Name ................................................... Pos Ht Wt Class Hometown (High School/Previous School) 1 Nate Anthony ..........................................CB 5’9 185 Jr.-R Conley, Ga. (Columbia) 33 Christian Benvenuto ...............................PK 6’0 195 So. Palm Coast, Fla. (Matanzas) 13 Lynquez Blair..........................................WR 5’9 175 So. Swainsboro, Ga. (Swainsboro) 83 Bo Carter ...............................................WR 6’4 195 Jr.-R Cordele, Ga. (Crisp County) 65 Kam Cheatham .........................................G 6’1 290 Jr.-R Louisville, Ky. (Louisville Male) 72 Harrison Clottey ........................................G 6’5 310 Jr.-R Loganville, Ga. (Grayson) 68 Michael Davis ........................................C-G 6’3 295 Jr.-R Lithonia, Ga. (Chamblee) 70 Ramell Davis ............................................. T 6’7 295 Jr.-R St. Matthews, S.C. (Calhoun County) 97 Matt Ehasz ..............................................PK 5’11 165 So. Kingsland, Ga. (Camden County) 21 Travis Evans ............................................RB 5’11 183 Jr.-R Williston, Fla. (Williston) 37 Akeen Felder .........................................OLB 6’1 205 Sr.-R Perry, Ga. (Perry) 10 Robert Ferguson .................................... ILB 6’1 230 Jr.-R Belle Glade, Fla. (Glades Central) 8 Jordan Giles ...........................................WR 6’1 195 Jr.-R Columbia, S.C. (Spring Valley) 31 D’Mario Gunn ............................................ S 6’1 185 Sr. Hampton, Ga. (Luella/Georgia Military) 73 Gabriel Hampton ....................................... T 6’5 320 Sr.-R Hercules, Calif. (Hercules/San Franciso City College) 55 McClain Head .......................................... DT 6’4 255 Fr.-R Brooks, Ga. (Whitewater) 30 Nick Henderson ....................................OLB 6’1 195 Fr.-R Roswell, Ga. (Roswell) 4 Kelton Hill .............................................. QB 6’0 183 Jr.-R Douglasville, Ga. (Lithia Springs) 23 Mark Hogan ........................................... ILB 5’11 202 Jr.-R Matthews, N.C. (Sudbury Lincoln (Mass.) 22 Isaiah Howard .........................................CB 5’10 165 So.-R Boynton Beach, Fla. (American Heritage) 49 Matt Hubbard ............................................ P 6’4 230 So. Peachtree City, Ga. (Starr’s Mill) 67 David Huey ................................................G 6’2 267 Fr.-R Antioch, Tenn. (Pearl-Cohn) Sean Jeppesen ...................................... ILB 6’0 215 So.-R Fortson, Ga. (Harris County/West Georgia) 56 Ulrick John ................................................ T 6’8 290 Jr. Hinesville, Ga. (Bradwell Institute) Brian Jones ............................................ ILB 6’0 225 Jr.-R Macon, Ga. (Central) 82 Zach Jones .............................................WR 6’1 200 Jr.-R Juliette, Ga. (First Presbyterian Day) Arington Jordan ......................................... S 5’11 193 Jr.-R Bourbonnous, Ill. (Bradley-Bourbonnous) Carl Kananda ..........................................CB 5’9 185 Jr.-R Atlanta, Ga. (Lakeside/LaGrange College) 95 John Kelly ................................................DE 6’5 240 So.-R Norcross, Ga. (Norcross/Nevada) 27 Daniel King ............................................WR 5’11 180 Jr.-R Marietta, Ga. (McEachern/Arizona Western) 79 Grant King ................................................. T 6’5 295 Jr.-R Columbia, S.C. (Spring Valley) 52 Davis Knowles ........................................ ILB 6’0 215 Jr.-R Fayetteville, Ga. (Whitewater) 7 Parris Lee ................................................RB 5’9 190 Jr.-R Jacksonville, Fla. (Fletcher) 11 Qwontez Mallory .....................................DE 6’2 215 Sr. Albany, Ga. (Dougherty/Georgia Military) 69 Ronald Martin ........................................... C 6’1 290 So.-R Conyers, Ga. (Rockdale County) 5 Demarius Matthews ................................CB 5’10 165 Jr. Powder Springs, Ga. (McEachern) 34 Jamaal May ............................................... S 5’8 182 So.-R Locust Grove, Ga. (Luella) 9 Brent McClendon ....................................CB 5’9 175 Jr.-R Atlanta, Ga. (Mays) 6 Darren McCray .......................................WR 5’7 150 Jr.-R Columbus, Ga. (Spencer) 32 Allen McKay ............................................DE 6’2 210 So.-R Buena Vista, Ga. (Marion County) 16 Ben McLane ........................................... QB 6’1 210 Fr.-R Snellville, Ga. (Brookwood) 54 Scott McQueen .......................................SN 6’0 245 Jr.-R Buford, Ga. (North Gwinnett) 51 David Miller ............................................... P 5’11 163 So. Hinesville, Ga. (Bradwell Institute) 87 Nathaniel Minor .....................................WR 6’2 180 So. Lilburn, Ga. (Brookwood) 15 Dexter Moody ........................................OLB 6’2 210 Jr.-R Twin City, Ga. (Emanuel County/Fort Scott) 25 Cole Moon ...............................................DE 6’3 215 So.-R Atlanta, Ga. (St. Pius X) 66 Nick Nesmith ............................................ T 6’3 255 Jr.-R Cumming, Ga. (Forsyth Central) 88 Emmanuel Ogbuehi ................................ TE 6’3 235 Sr.-R Buford, Ga. (Mill Creek) 63 Victor Ozieh ............................................... T 6’6 315 Fr.-R Lawrenceville, Ga. (Peachtree Ridge) 89 Drew Pearson .......................................... TE 6’5 235 So.-R Lindale, Ga. (Pepperell) 99 A.J. Portee ...............................................DE 6’4 250 Sr.-R Atlanta, Ga. (Mays/Connecticut) Kahlil Priddie ..........................................CB 5’8 172 So.-R Atlanta, Ga. (Riverwood/Robert Morris)

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No Name ................................................... Pos Ht Wt Class Hometown (High School/Previous School) 26 Jamal Ransby ..........................................CB 5’8 170 Jr. Newnan, Ga. (Newnan) 46 Jarrell Robinson ..................................... ILB 6’3 215 So.-R Portal, Ga. (Portal) 20 Donald Russell ........................................RB 5’11 209 Sr. West Palm Beach, Fla. (Dwyer/Kentucky) Chris Russo ............................................ NG 6’0 257 Fr.-R Loganville, Ga. (South Gwinnett) 74 Jon Marshall Sauls....................................G 6’2 300 So.-R Savannah, Ga. (Memorial Day) 12 Bo Schlechter ...................................... QB-P 6’3 210 Jr.-R Wellington, Fla. (Glades Day) 24 Kail Singleton ............................................ S 6’2 203 Jr.-R Temple, Ga. (Bremen) 4 Demazio Skelton ....................................... S 6’1 195 Sr. Myrtle Beach, S.C. (Myrtle Beach/Georgia Military) 85 Alex Smith ............................................... TE 6’5 250 So.-R Cincinnati, Ohio (Lakota West/Kentucky) Duvall Smith ............................................RB 5’10 200 So.-R Roswell, Ga. (Roswell) 28 Malcolm Smith ........................................RB 5’10 205 Sr.-R College Park, Ga. (Tri-Cities) Robert Smith ............................................. S 6’0 190 So.-R Powder Springs, Ga. (McEachern/Southern) 77 C.J. Stephens .......................................... DT 6’4 255 So.-R Woodland, Ala. (Woodland) 61 Marcus Stetzer ........................................ DT 6’0 255 So.-R Columbus, Ga. (Shaw) 29 Rashad Stewart ........................................ S 5’11 190 Jr.-R Marietta, Ga. (Wheeler/Louisville) 92 Roderick Thompson ................................DE 6’3 235 Fr.-R Atlanta, Ga. (Mays) Zach Truitt ...............................................DE 6’1 212 So.-R Lilburn, Ga. (Southwest DeKalb) 45 Mitchell Vinson .....................................OLB 5’10 195 Sr.-R Monroe, Ga. (Monroe Area/West Georgia) 43 Kyle Vorster ............................................... S 5’10 193 Fr. Marietta, Ga. (Walton) 3 Rosevelt Watson .....................................RB 5’9 205 Sr.-R Lake Worth, Fla. (Lake Worth) 39 Rendell Wilder .........................................RB 5’8 180 So.-R Decatur, Ga. (Tucker) 17 Danny Williams ......................................WR 6’4 200 Jr.-R Orlando, Fla. (Boone) Robert Williams......................................... S 5’11 180 So.-R Kingsland, Ga. (Camden County/Wofford) 2 Albert Wilson ..........................................WR 5’9 195 Jr. Port St. Lucie, Fla. (Port St. Lucie) 75 Terrance Woodard .................................. NG 6’4 320 Jr. Ocilla, Ga. (Irwin County) 18 Blake Wyatt ............................................. LB 6’3 210 Jr.-R Fayetteville, Ga. (Landmark Christian) 50 Tim Wynn .................................................. C 6’2 280 So.-R Atlanta, Ga. (Mays) 60 Cade Yates ................................................G 6’1 280 Jr.-R Roswell, Ga. (Roswell) 81 Mark Young ............................................WR 6’5 190 Fr.-R Charlotte, N.C. (Providence Day)

HEAD COACH: Bill Curry (3rd season). Associate Head Coach/Recruiting Coordinator/WRs: George Pugh. Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks: John Bond. Defensive Coordinator/Safeties: Anthony Midget. Running Backs: Joe Hamilton. Tight Ends/Assistant Offensive Line: Craig Harmon. Cornerbacks/Outside Linebackers: Jason French. Offensive Line: Mike Riddle. Defensive Tackles: Chris Ward. Defensive Ends/Specialists: Ryan Zimmerman

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SPRING NUMERICAL ROSTER No Name ................................................... Pos Ht Wt Class Hometown (High School/Previous School) 1 Nate Anthony ..........................................CB 5’9 185 Jr.-R Conley, Ga. (Columbia) 2 Albert Wilson ..........................................WR 5’9 195 Jr. Port St. Lucie, Fla. (Port St. Lucie) 3 Rosevelt Watson .....................................RB 5’9 205 Sr.-R Lake Worth, Fla. (Lake Worth) 4 Demazio Skelton ....................................... S 6’1 195 Sr. Myrtle Beach, S.C. (Myrtle Beach/Georgia Military) 4 Kelton Hill .............................................. QB 6’0 183 Jr.-R Douglasville, Ga. (Lithia Springs) 5 Demarius Matthews ................................CB 5’10 165 Jr. Powder Springs, Ga. (McEachern) 6 Darren McCray .......................................WR 5’7 150 Jr.-R Columbus, Ga. (Spencer) 7 Parris Lee ................................................RB 5’9 190 Jr.-R Jacksonville, Fla. (Fletcher) 8 Jordan Giles ...........................................WR 6’1 195 Jr.-R Columbia, S.C. (Spring Valley) 9 Brent McClendon ....................................CB 5’9 175 Jr.-R Atlanta, Ga. (Mays) 10 Robert Ferguson .................................... ILB 6’1 230 Jr.-R Belle Glade, Fla. (Glades Central) 11 Qwontez Mallory .....................................DE 6’2 215 Sr. Albany, Ga. (Dougherty/Georgia Military) 12 Bo Schlechter ...................................... QB-P 6’3 210 Jr.-R Wellington, Fla. (Glades Day) 13 Lynquez Blair..........................................WR 5’9 175 So. Swainsboro, Ga. (Swainsboro) 15 Dexter Moody ........................................OLB 6’2 210 Jr.-R Twin City, Ga. (Emanuel County/Fort Scott) 16 Ben McLane ........................................... QB 6’1 210 Fr.-R Snellville, Ga. (Brookwood) 17 Danny Williams ......................................WR 6’4 200 Jr.-R Orlando, Fla. (Boone) 18 Jabrill Hightower ....................................WR 5’7 165 So.-R Lithonia, Ga. (Lithonia/Lane College) 18 Blake Wyatt ............................................ ILB 6’3 210 Jr.-R Fayetteville, Ga. (Landmark Christian) 20 Donald Russell ........................................RB 5’11 209 Sr. West Palm Beach, Fla. (Dwyer/Kentucky) 21 Travis Evans ............................................RB 5’11 183 Jr.-R Williston, Fla. (Williston) 22 Isaiah Howard .........................................CB 5’10 165 So.-R Boynton Beach, Fla. (American Heritage) 23 Mark Hogan ........................................... ILB 5’11 202 Jr.-R Matthews, N.C. (Sudbury Lincoln (Mass.) 24 Kail Singleton ............................................ S 6’2 203 Jr.-R Temple, Ga. (Bremen) 25 Cole Moon ...............................................DE 6’3 215 So.-R Atlanta, Ga. (St. Pius X) 26 Jamal Ransby ..........................................CB 5’8 170 Jr. Newnan, Ga. (Newnan) 27 Daniel King ............................................WR 5’11 180 Jr.-R Marietta, Ga. (McEachern/Arizona Western) 28 Malcolm Smith ........................................RB 5’10 205 Sr.-R College Park, Ga. (Tri-Cities) 29 Rashad Stewart ........................................ S 5’11 190 Jr.-R Marietta, Ga. (Wheeler/Louisville) 30 Nick Henderson ....................................OLB 6’1 195 Fr.-R Roswell, Ga. (Roswell) 31 D’Mario Gunn ............................................ S 6’1 185 Sr. Hampton, Ga. (Luella/Georgia Military) 32 Allen McKay ............................................DE 6’2 210 So.-R Buena Vista, Ga. (Marion County) 33 Christian Benvenuto ...............................PK 6’0 195 So. Palm Coast, Fla. (Matanzas) 34 Jamaal May ............................................... S 5’8 182 So.-R Locust Grove, Ga. (Luella) 37 Akeen Felder .........................................OLB 6’1 205 Sr.-R Perry, Ga. (Perry) 39 Rendell Wilder .........................................RB 5’8 180 So.-R Decatur, Ga. (Tucker) 43 Kyle Vorster ............................................... S 5’10 193 Fr. Marietta, Ga. (Walton) 45 Mitchell Vinson .....................................OLB 5’10 195 Sr.-R Monroe, Ga. (Monroe Area/West Georgia) 46 Jarrell Robinson ..................................... ILB 6’3 215 So.-R Portal, Ga. (Portal) 49 Matt Hubbard ............................................ P 6’4 230 So. Peachtree City, Ga. (Starr’s Mill) 50 Tim Wynn .................................................. C 6’2 280 So.-R Atlanta, Ga. (Mays) 51 David Miller ............................................... P 5’11 163 So. Hinesville, Ga. (Bradwell Institute) 52 Davis Knowles ........................................ ILB 6’0 215 Jr.-R Fayetteville, Ga. (Whitewater) 54 Scott McQueen .......................................SN 6’0 245 Jr.-R Buford, Ga. (North Gwinnett) 55 McClain Head .......................................... DT 6’4 255 Fr.-R Brooks, Ga. (Whitewater) 56 Ulrick John ................................................ T 6’8 290 Jr. Hinesville, Ga. (Bradwell Institute) 60 Cade Yates ................................................G 6’1 280 Jr.-R Roswell, Ga. (Roswell) 61 Marcus Stetzer ........................................ DT 6’0 255 So.-R Columbus, Ga. (Shaw) 63 Victor Ozieh ............................................... T 6’6 315 Fr.-R Lawrenceville, Ga. (Peachtree Ridge) 65 Kam Cheatham .........................................G 6’1 290 Jr.-R Louisville, Ky. (Louisville Male) 66 Nick Nesmith ............................................ T 6’3 255 Jr.-R Cumming, Ga. (Forsyth Central) 67 David Huey ................................................G 6’2 267 Fr.-R Antioch, Tenn. (Pearl-Cohn) 68 Michael Davis ........................................C-G 6’3 295 Jr.-R Lithonia, Ga. (Chamblee) 69 Ronald Martin ........................................... C 6’1 290 So.-R Conyers, Ga. (Rockdale County)



SPRING NUMERICAL ROSTER No Name ................................................... Pos Ht Wt Class Hometown (High School/Previous School) 70 Ramell Davis ............................................. T 6’7 295 Jr.-R St. Matthews, S.C. (Calhoun County) 72 Harrison Clottey .......................................G 6’5 310 Jr.-R Loganville, Ga. (Grayson) 73 Gabriel Hampton ....................................... T 6’5 320 Sr.-R Hercules, Calif. (Hercules/San Franciso City College) 74 Jon Marshall Sauls....................................G 6’2 300 So.-R Savannah, Ga. (Memorial Day) 75 Terrance Woodard .................................. NG 6’4 320 Jr. Ocilla, Ga. (Irwin County) 77 C.J. Stephens .......................................... DT 6’4 255 So.-R Woodland, Ala. (Woodland) 79 Grant King ................................................. T 6’5 295 Jr.-R Columbia, S.C. (Spring Valley) 81 Mark Young ............................................WR 6’5 190 Fr.-R Charlotte, N.C. (Providence Day) 82 Zach Jones .............................................WR 6’1 200 Jr.-R Juliette, Ga. (First Presbyterian Day) 83 Bo Carter ...............................................WR 6’4 195 Jr.-R Cordele, Ga. (Crisp County) 85 Alex Smith ............................................... TE 6’5 250 So.-R Cincinnati, Ohio (Lakota West/Kentucky) 87 Nathaniel Minor .....................................WR 6’2 180 So. Lilburn, Ga. (Brookwood) 88 Emmanuel Ogbuehi ................................ TE 6’3 235 Sr.-R Buford, Ga. (Mill Creek) 89 Drew Pearson .......................................... TE 6’5 235 So.-R Lindale, Ga. (Pepperell) 92 Roderick Thompson ................................DE 6’3 235 Fr.-R Atlanta, Ga. (Mays) 95 John Kelly ................................................DE 6’5 240 So.-R Norcross, Ga. (Norcross/Nevada) 97 Matt Ehasz ..............................................PK 5’11 165 So. Kingsland, Ga. (Camden County) 99 A.J. Portee ...............................................DE 6’4 250 Sr.-R Atlanta, Ga. (Mays/Connecticut) Sean Jeppesen ...................................... ILB 6’0 215 So.-R Fortson, Ga. (Harris County/West Georgia) Brian Jones ............................................ ILB 6’0 225 Jr.-R Macon, Ga. (Central) Arington Jordan ......................................... S 5’11 193 Jr.-R Bourbonnous, Ill. (Bradley-Bourbonnous) Carl Kananda ..........................................CB 5’9 185 Jr.-R Atlanta, Ga. (Lakeside/LaGrange College) Kahlil Priddie ..........................................CB 5’8 172 So.-R Atlanta, Ga. (Riverwood/Robert Morris) Chris Russo ............................................ NG 6’0 257 Fr.-R Loganville, Ga. (South Gwinnett) Duvall Smith ............................................RB 5’10 200 So.-R Roswell, Ga. (Roswell) Robert Smith ............................................. S 6’0 190 So.-R Powder Springs, Ga. (McEachern/Southern) Zach Truitt ...............................................DE 6’1 212 So.-R Lilburn, Ga. (Southwest DeKalb) Robert Williams......................................... S 5’11 180 So.-R Kingsland, Ga. (Camden County/Wofford)

HEAD COACH: Bill Curry (3rd season). Associate Head Coach/Recruiting Coordinator/WRs: George Pugh. Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks: John Bond. Defensive Coordinator/Safeties: Anthony Midget. Running Backs: Joe Hamilton. Tight Ends/Assistant Offensive Line: Craig Harmon. Cornerbacks/Outside Linebackers: Jason French. Offensive Line: Mike Riddle. Defensive Tackles: Chris Ward. Defensive Ends/Specialists: Ryan Zimmerman

LETTERWINNERS RETURNING (50)Starters (CAPS) Returning (14)

QB: KELTON HILL, Bo SchlechterRB: DONALD RUSSELL, Travis Evans, Parris Lee, Malcolm Smith,

Rosevelt Watson, Rendell WilderWR: DANNY WILLIAMS, ALBERT WILSON, JORDAN GILES,

Nathaniel Minor, Darren McCray, Bo CarterC: Tim Wynn (2010)G: Harrison Clottey, Michael Davis, Jon Marshall Sauls (2010)T: GRANT KING, Ulrick John, Ramell Davis, Gabe Hampton (2010)TE: Emmanuel Ogbuehi, Drew Pearson

DT: C.J. StephensDE: A.J. PORTEE, Allen McKay, Qwontez Mallory (LB), Cole Moon

(2010 at LB),NG: Terrance WoodardLB: MARK HOGAN, Robert Ferguson, Jarrell Robinson, Davis

Knowles, Blake WyattOLB: DEXTER MOODY, Akeen Felder CB: BRENT McCLENDON, DEMARIUS MATTHEWS, Jamal

Ransby, Nate Anthony

S: DEMAZIO SKELTON, D’Mario Gunn (CB), Kail Singleton, Jamaal May

PK: CHRISTIAN BENVENUTO, Matt EhaszP: MATT HUBBARDSN: Scott McQueen

LETTERWINNERS LOST (20)Starters (CAPS) Lost (10)

QB: Drew LittleRB: NoneWR: Isaiah ErvinC: BEN JACOBYG: JOSEPH GILBERT, LADEVEN KIRKLAND, Kevin ThompsonT: CLYDE YANDELLTE: ARTHUR WILLIAMS, Bailey WoodsNG: KALAN JENKINS, Khiry KarriemDT: CHRISTO BILUKIDI, Robert TruittDE: Evan BosticOLB: JAKE MUASAU, Cliff IbarrondoILB: MICHAEL HALL, Olufemi OpanubiS: BRANDON JONES, Jocquez Fears



COACHING RECORDGeorgia Tech (31-43-4, 7 years) 1980 1-9-11981 1-101982 6-51983 3-8 1984 6-4-1 1985 9-2-1 ACC Runnerup,

All American Bowl1986 5-5-1Alabama (26-10, 3 years)1987 7-5 Hall of Fame Bowl1988 9-3 Sun Bowl1989 10-2 SEC Champions,

Sugar BowlKentucky (26-52, 7 years)1990 4-7 1991 3-8 1992 4-7 1993 6-6 Peach Bowl1994 1-10 1995 4-7 1996 4-7GEORGIA STATE (9-13, 2 years)2010 6-52011 3-8TOTAL 92-118-4 (19 years)

HEAD COACH BILL CURRY

COACHING CAREER:1976 Assistant Coach, Georgia Tech1977-79 Assistant Coach, Green Bay Packers1980-86 Head Coach, Georgia Tech1987-89 Head Coach, Alabama1990-96 Head Coach, Kentucky2008-present Head Coach, Georgia State

PLAYING CAREER:Three-year letterman (1962-63-64) at Georgia Tech. Captain in 1964.Played 10 years as a center in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers

(1965-66), Baltimore Colts (1967-72), Houston Oilers (1973) and Los Angeles Rams (1974)

Played in three Super Bowls with Green Bay (Super Bowl I) and Baltimore (Super Bowl III & V). Won three championships (Green Bay, 1965 & 1966; Baltimore, 1970)

NFL Pro Bowl, 1971 & 1972

HONORS:Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year, 1985Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year, 1989Bobby Dodd National Coach of the Year, 1989Amos Alonzo Stagg Award (AFCA), 2007President Gerald R. Ford Legends Center Award, 2008Georgia Tech Athletic Hall of Fame, State of Georgia Sports Hall of

Fame & Atlanta Sports Hall of FameAtlanta Sports Person of the Year, 2011

The Atlanta native and former head coach at Georgia Tech, Alabama and Kentucky, Bill Curry was introduced on June 12, 2008, eight weeks after the football program was officially launched on April 17. Curry spent more than two years developing, directing and promoting the football program in preparation for Georgia State’s inaugural season. When his Pan-thers took the field for the first time in 2010, the city of Atlanta and the football world took notice. Not only did his fledgling squad post a win-ning record at 6-5, but the program exceeded all expectations in terms of attendance, excitement and media exposure. Curry has called his current post the highlight of his storied career. Curry brought to Georgia State his 17 years of experience as a head coach in the Southeastern Conference and the Atlantic Coast Conference—including Coach of the Year awards in both leagues—as well as an All-Pro playing career in

the National Football League, and, most recently, national notoriety as a college football analyst for ESPN. In the NFL, he participated in three Super Bowls and two Pro Bowls and was part of three cham-pionship teams (1965, 1966 and 1970). As a center, Curry snapped the ball to legendary quarterbacks Bart Starr and Johnny Unitas, and he played for two of the most highly-regarded coaches in profes-sional sports history in Vince Lom-bardi and Don Shula. His college coach, Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd, is an icon in Southern football annals. Curry’s 10-year playing career as a center included stops with the Green Bay Packers (1965-66), Balti-more Colts (1967-72), Houston Oil-ers (1973) and Los Angeles Rams (1974). He served as President of the NFL Players Association. Curry entered the coach-ing ranks as offensive line coach at Georgia Tech in 1976. He then spent three years as an NFL assis-tant with the Packers (1977-79) before returning to his alma mater as head coach in 1980. Curry took over a Georgia Tech program in transition, moving from independent status to the Atlantic Coast Conference while in need of facilities upgrades. His first two sea-sons were highlighted by a stunning 3-3 tie against No. 1-ranked Notre Dame in 1980, in which the Yellow Jackets’ quarterback was a freshman walk-on named Ken Whisenhunt, who is now the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, and a 24-21 vic-tory at fourth-ranked Alabama the following year. Curry’s teams also scored a pair of victories over nationally-ranked Georgia teams as well as a win over 13th-ranked Clemson that snapped a 20-game ACC winning streak. Curry’s rebuilding efforts cul-minated in 1985, when he led Tech to a 9-2-1 season for the school’s highest win total in two decades and its first bowl victory in 13 years, defeating heavily-favored Michigan State in the All-American Bowl. For his efforts, he was named ACC Coach of the Year. Curry compiled a record of 20-11-3 over his final three seasons at Georgia Tech before moving

to Alabama in 1987. He posted a three-year record of 26-10 with the Crimson Tide, capped by the 1989 SEC title and Sugar Bowl berth. In addition to being selected SEC Coach of the Year in 1989, Curry received the national coach-ing accolade named for his beloved mentor, the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award. Curry then spent seven seasons at Kentucky (1990-96), highlighted by a berth in the 1993 Peach Bowl. At the time, that marked the Wild-cats’ fourth bowl berth in 40 years. Through every stop, Curry has carried an indelible reputation for integrity and class, and he has been guided by the ideal that the educa-tion and well-being of the student-athlete is paramount. In 2007, he was recognized by the American Football Coaches Association with the Amos Alonzo Stagg Award, which honors some-one “whose services have been out-standing in the advancement of the best interests of football.” In 2008, he received the Presi-dent Gerald R. Ford Legends Center Award, which is presented annu-ally to someone who has played the center position at the collegiate or professional level, has made

extraordinary contributions to his team during his football career and has proven to be an exemplary citi-zen, philanthropist or leader in the business or football community. Curry is a member of the State of Georgia Sports Hall of Fame and the Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame. Curry also serves at Georgia State as a Distinguished Executive Fellow in the Robinson College of Business. He is the author of the book, “Ten Men You Meet in the Huddle: Lessons from a Football Life,” pub-lished in 2008. Curry attended College Park High School in the Atlanta area before going on to Georgia Tech, where he earned his B.S. degree in Industrial Management in 1965. He is married to the former Carolyn Newton of Atlanta, a graduate of Agnes Scott College who earned her master’s degree and Ph.D. from Georgia State. Bill and Carolyn have two children and five grandchildren.

BILL CURRY is the architect and builder of GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL as the program’s first head coach.



MIKE RIDDLEOffensive LineFifth Year at GSU• One of three GSU assistant coaches who played for

Bill Curry at Kentucky• Came to GSU in 2008 from Riverside Military

Academy in Gainesville, Ga.• Previously spent four seasons at Indiana, serving

as a graduate assistant and offensive quality control assistant

RICKY THOMASDefensive EndsFirst Year at GSU• Former all-SEC defensive lineman at Kentucky,

where he played for Bill Curry• Played and coached in NFL Europe• Seventh round draft pick by the Baltimore Ravens• Atlanta native who played at Southwest DeKalb

High under legendary head coach Buck Godfrey

JOE HAMILTONRunning BacksThird Year at GSU• Elevated to full-time coaching position in 2011

after one year as an intern• All-American quarterback at Georgia Tech and the

Heisman Trophy runnerup in 1999• Finished his playing career as the ACC’s all-time

leader in total offense• Seventh-round draft pick by Tampa Bay in 2000;

played four seasons in the NFL with Tampa Bay and Indianapolis and also played in NFL Europe

ANTHONY MIDGETDefensive Coordinator/SecondaryFifth Year at GSU• Elevated to defensive coordinator in March

2012 after four seasons as GSU’s special teams coordinator & secondary coach

• Former all-America player at Virginia Tech who was drafted in the fifth round by the Atlanta Falcons in 2000

• Came to GSU in 2008 after one season as a graduate assistant at Virginia Tech

• Served five years (2002-06) as an assistant coach at Lake Worth (Fla.) High School, where he coached current Panther Rosevelt Watson

GEORGE PUGHAssociate Head Coach/Recruiting Coordinator/ Wide ReceiversFifth Year at GSU• More than 25 years of college coaching experience• Coached at UAB from 1995-00 during the Blazers

transition to Division I-A• Three years as head coach at Alabama A&M (1989-

91). 19-10 record, three SIAC titles• Former head coach at Atlanta area high schools

Columbia (1978) and Meadowcreek (2003-04)• Played tight end at Alabama under Bear Bryant,

including 1973 national title

JOHN BONDOffensive Coordinator/QuarterbacksFifth Year at GSU• 27-year veteran of college coaching, including 11

seasons as offensive coordinator at Georgia Tech (2007), Northern Illinois (2004-06), Army (2000-03) and Illinois State (1996-99)

• Directed one of the nation’s most prolific rushing attacks at Northern Illinois, where Garrett Wolfe led the nation in rushing in 2006, ranked second in 2005 and fifth in 2004.

JASON FRENCHInside LinebackersFourth Year at GSU• Takes over the inside linebackers in 2012• Played eight seasons in the CFL as a wide receiver

for the Saskatchewan Roughriders (2001-06) and Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2007-08)

• Native of Montreal, Canada but attended Columbia High School in Atlanta

CRAIG HARMONTight Ends/Offensive Line AssistantThird Year at GSU• Joined GSU staff in 2010 after four years at the

University of St. Francis, where he served as offensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator

• Spent two years as a graduate assistant at Northern Illinois, working with John Bond

• Played quarterback at Northern Illinois before transferring to Quincy (Ill.) University

CHRIS WARDDefensive TacklesFifth Year at GSU• Former all-SEC defensive lineman at Kentucky,

where he played for Bill Curry• Played and coached in NFL Europe• Seventh round draft pick by the Baltimore Ravens• Atlanta native who played at Southwest DeKalb

High under legendary head coach Buck Godfrey

RYAN ZIMMERMANOutside Linebackers/SpecialistsFourth Year at GSU• Former high school coach at West Hall and East

Hall• Native of Gainesville, Ga.

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