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MARKDANTONIOBEARCATS’ THIRD-YEAR HEAD COACH

Mark Dantonio

BBBBBorn:orn:orn:orn:orn: March 9, 1956 in El Paso, TexasWWWWWififififife:e:e:e:e: BeckyCCCCChildrhildrhildrhildrhildren:en:en:en:en: Kristen (13), Lauren (11)High School:High School:High School:High School:High School: Zanesville (Ohio) HighCCCCCollege:ollege:ollege:ollege:ollege: South Carolina (1979, Bachelor’s/English

Education)Ohio University (1981, Master’s/Education)

CCCCCoaching Eoaching Eoaching Eoaching Eoaching Experxperxperxperxperienciencienciencience:e:e:e:e:2004- University of Cincinnati ................. Head Coach2001-03 Ohio State .................... Defensive Coordinator1995-00 Michigan State ............................... Secondary

Assoc. Head Coach1991-94 Kansas ........................................ Secondary1986-90 Youngstown St. ............. Secondary/Def. Coord.1985 Akron ........................................ Secondary1983-84 Ohio State ......................... Graduate Assistant1982 Butler County (Kan.) C.C. ......... Defensive Coordinator1981 Purdue .......................... Graduate Assistant1980 Ohio University ................. Graduate Assistant1979 Anderson (S.C.) Westside High .............. Asst. Coach

CCCCCoaching Highlighoaching Highlighoaching Highlighoaching Highlighoaching Highlights:ts:ts:ts:ts:• 2004—Cincinnati, 7-5, finished second in C-USA and

won the PlainsCapital Fort Worth Bowl.• 2003—Ohio State 11-2, No. 4 in final polls; No. 1

nationally in rushing defense (60.5), No. 9 in totaldefense (290.1) and No. 13 in scoring defense (16.8).

• 2002—Ohio State 14-0, National Champions; No. 2nationally in scoring defense (13.1) and No. 3 inrushing defense (77.7).

• 2001—Ohio State team No. 1 in Big Ten in passingdefense and No. 2 in scoring defense.

• 1999—Michigan State ranked No. 7 in final polls; MSUranked 12th nationally in the final defensive statistics.

• Youngstown State made three NCAA Division I-AAplayoff appearances during Dantonio’s tenure there.

• Coached in 15 bowl games, including the 2002 FiestaBowl national championship.

Mark Dantonio has established himself asone of the nation’s up-and-coming headcoaches during his two seasons at the Univer-sity of Cincinnati.

During that time, Dantonio has led theBearcats to a bowl game victory, directed theteam’s transition into the BIG EAST Conferenceand established the groundwork for the fu-ture success of the program.

Fifteen of his players have earned all-con-ference honors. Twenty-five have receivedconference academic recognition. Six mem-bers of his first squads were on the rosters ofof National Football League teams last fall.Eighteen members of the 2004 team com-pleted their degrees.

Dantonio, who was named head coach atCincinnati on Dec. 23, 2003, became the firsthead coach in 23 years to pilot a team to awinning season in his initial campaign at UC.The Bearcats’ 7-5 record included a 5-3 mark

in Conference USA, good enough for a second placefinish. The Bearcats capped the season with a con-vincing 32-14 win over Marshall in the PlainsCapitalFort Worth Bowl.

During the 2005 season, Dantonio molded ateam that ranked among the nation’s youngest—the Bearcats started as many as five first-year fresh-men on defense—to be a competitive squad intheir first season in the BIG EAST en route to a 4-7record.

The development of those young players, plusthe additon of another strong recruiting class, por-tends a bright future for Cincinnati football underDantonio.

Only one other coach has taken UC to a bowlgame in his initial season at the helm—the leg-endary Sid Gillman—a feat that puts Dantonio inpretty select company. Dantonio has been in goodcompany throughout his coaching career, havingserved as an assistant coach for Nick Saban, JimTressel and Earle Bruce—coaches who have di-

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rected teams to conference championships,postseason bowls, and national championships.

Dantonio has compiled nearly a quarter of acentury of coaching experience, during which he hasplayed integral roles in building winning programs.He has crafted defensive units which have been na-tionally recognized. And he has built a reputationfor the close bonds that he builds with the playershe coaches and the staff members with whom heworks with.

He has strong Midwest ties. An Ohio native whohas spent half of his coaching career in the state,Dantonio has been effective recruiting its top tal-ent.

Dantonio had served as the defensive coordi-nator at Ohio State the previous three seasons,where he helped craft the defense which was thebackbone of the Buckeyes success.

Ohio State's defense was the nation's secondstingiest against the run in 2003, allowing 62.3 yardsper game, and was ranked No. 10 in total defenseand No. 16 in scoring defense. Those efforts helpedthe Buckeyes attain the No. 4 ranking in the finalpolls.

Dantonio assembled the defense which ledOhio State to the national title in 2002. The Buck-eyes were second nationally in scoring defense(13.1) and third in rushing defense (77.7) duringtheir perfect season.

Six Buckeye defenders were named first teamAll-Big Ten during Dantonio’s tenure there and 13were drafted by the pros, which includes a pair offirst-round picks.

Dantonio has compiled 23 seasons of coachingexperience in the college ranks, 12 of them in thestate of Ohio.

Prior to his stint at Ohio State, Dantonio spentsix seasons (1995-2000) as secondary coach atMichigan State, five under Nick Saban and one un-der Bobby Williams. He was promoted to associatehead coach in 2000.

Dantonio contributed to Michigan State’s suc-cessful 1999 season, during which the Spartansposted a 10-2 record, were Florida Citrus Bowl cham-pions and were ranked No. 7 in the final polls. TheMSU defense was ranked 12th nationally and ledthe Big Ten in total defense.

Michigan State’s secondary under Dantoniowas regarded as one of the best in the nation. TheSpartans were ranked 10th in pass efficiency de-fense in 1998 and seventh in 2000.

Dantonio tutored Amp Campbell, an MSUcornerback who earned third team All-Americanhonors in 1999, while two other Spartan defenders

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Westside High Assistant Coach1980 Ohio University Grad. Assistant1981 Purdue Grad. Assistant1982 Butler County C.C. Defensive Coord.1983 Ohio State Grad. Assistant Fiesta - Champions1984 Ohio State Grad. Assistant Rose1985 Akron Secondary NCAA Playoffs1986 Youngstown State Secondary1987 Youngstown State Secondary NCAA Playoffs1988 Youngstown State Secondary1989 Youngstown State Secondary NCAA Playoffs1990 Youngstown State Def. Coord./Secondary NCAA Playoffs1991 Kansas Secondary1992 Kansas Secondary Aloha1993 Kansas Secondary1994 Kansas Secondary1995 Michigan State Secondary Independence1996 Michigan State Secondary Sun1997 Michigan State Secondary Aloha - Champions1998 Michigan State Secondary1999 Michigan State Secondary Florida Citrus - Champions2000 Michigan State Secondary2001 Ohio State Defensive Coordinator Outback2002 Ohio State Defensive Coordinator Fiesta - National Champions2003 Ohio State Defensive Coordinator Fiesta - Champions2004 Cincinnati Head Coach 7-5 Fort Worth Bowl - Champions2005 Cincinnati Head Coach 4-7

The Dantonio Family: Kristen, Becky, Mark and Lauren


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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYINGABOUT MARK DANTONIO

“Mark Dantonio is an out-standing football coach. More im-portantly, he is an outstandingperson and family man. He's thekind of coach and person whocares deeply about his players andthe people around him.”

Jim Tressel, Head CoachOhio State University

“Working with Coach D, I learned that football wasn'tabout individual goal—success is a matter of unity onthe field. Coach Dantonio is a great disciplinarian. He hasthis way of getting you to do things the way he wantsthem done without getting on you. He is a great coachto play for.”

Mike DossIndianapolis Colts safety formerly of Ohio State

“Coach Dantonio takes a special interest in you as aplayer. He wants to make sure that you do the extra workto make you the best you can be. He's more than just agood coach. He is a great family man and he treats hisplayers like they are part of his family.”

Renaldo HillMiami Dolphins CB formerly of Michigan State

“Coach Dantonio did a lot forme. I liked him because he washonest. I enjoyed playing forCoach D and I know UC will havean excellent team because of hisleadership and toughness andhow much he cares about hisplayers and coaches.”

Trent ColePhiladelphia Eagles DE and former Bearcat

“Coach Dantonio is a great person first, and then agreat coach. He is an outstanding teacher. He's beeninvolved in coaching football at the highest level, work-ing for two national championship coaches. He knowswhat winning is all about.”

Julian PetersonSeattle All-Pro LB formerly of Michigan St ate

“Coach Dantonio is a great leader and he really caresabout his players. I appreciate that he keeps in touchwith me and cares about what is going on with me, andI know he does that with a lot of former players.

Adam RobertsTennessee Titan LB and former Bearcat

were named to All-American teams anda half dozen were NFL draft picks.

Dantonio served as defensive backscoach at Kansas for four seasons (1991-94). His work helped the Jayhawks pro-duce an 8-4 record and defeat BYU in theAloha Bowl in 1992.

A 1979 graduate of South Carolina,Dantonio began his coaching career as anassistant at Westside High in Anderson,S.C.

In 1980, he served as a graduate as-sistant at Ohio University, under headcoach Brian Burke. He spent the 1981 sea-son as a graduate assistant at Purdue forhead coach Jim Young and was defensivecoordinator at Butler County (Kan.) Com-munity College in 1982.

Dantonio was a member of EarleBruce’s Ohio State football staff in 1983and 1984, helping the Buckeyes to the Fi-esta and Rose bowls. He spent the 1985 seasonas the secondary coach at Akron where hecoached under Jim Dennison, helping the Zipsto an 8-3 record and an appearance in the Divi-sion I-AA playoffs.

Dantonio joined Jim Tressel's staff at Young-stown State. The Penguins made three trips tothe NCAA Division I-AA playoffs during his fiveseasons there, and posted a perfect 11-0 regu-lar season record in 1990, when Dantonio wasYSU's defensive coordinator.

When Tressel became head coach at Ohio

MARK DANTONIO’S PHILOSOPHIESFOR FOOTBALL...AND LIFESUCSUCSUCSUCSUCCESSCESSCESSCESSCESS

“Success is a journey that startswith knowing what you want to ac-complish. Hard work, persistence,confidence, and the ability tohandle adversity are all integralparts of being successful.”

WINNING FOOWINNING FOOWINNING FOOWINNING FOOWINNING FOOTBTBTBTBTBALLALLALLALLALL“Football is a game of inches.

Playing winning football requiresan attitude of togetherness to de-velop a team concept. This requirescharacter, which is a result of physi-cal and mental toughness and anability to play with great effort oneach given play.”

AAAAACCCCCADEMICSADEMICSADEMICSADEMICSADEMICS“Getting a degree will have the

most significant impact on anindividual's quality of life. That com-mitment will become a person'smost rewarding experience in col-lege.”

CCCCCOOOOOAAAAACHINGCHINGCHINGCHINGCHING“Coaching is about relationships

and relationships involve trust.There must be a genuire concern forthe individual player and his life. Thisis when, as a coach, you will beginto impact a young person for a life-time.”

State, Dantonio joined him as the Buckeyes' de-fensive coordinator.

A native of Zanesville, Ohio, Dantonio earnedAll-Ohio honors as a senior at Zanesville High.He was a three-year letterman as a defensiveback at South Carolina (1976-78).

He completed his bachelor’s degree in En-glish at South Carolina in 1979 and earned hismaster’s in education at Ohio University in 1981.

Dantonio and his wife Becky are the proudparents of two daughters, Kristen (13) andLauren (11).


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CCCCCollege:ollege:ollege:ollege:ollege: Miami (Ohio) (1982)

CCCCCoaching Eoaching Eoaching Eoaching Eoaching Experxperxperxperxperienciencienciencience:e:e:e:e: 22 seasons• Dayton (1984), receivers• North Carolina St. (1985), grad. assistant• Youngstown St. (1986-90), RBs/WRs; (1991),

offensive coordinator• Miami (Ohio) (1992-93), RBs and WRs• Cincinnati (1994), receivers• Stanford (1995-96), running backs• Boston College (1997-98), QBs/WRs , co-off.

coord.• North Carolina St. (1999), running backs• Michigan State (2000-02), receivers• Ball State (2003), receivers, offensive

coordinator• Cincinnati (2004-present), offensive

coordinator

BBBBBorn:orn:orn:orn:orn: June 10, 1960

PPPPPersonal:ersonal:ersonal:ersonal:ersonal: Married, wife Lola; daughter Whitney (20),sons Blake (15) and Spencer (13)

Don Treadwell has amassed a wealth of of-fensive coaching experience during his 22 sea-sons in the college ranks.

Upon becoming Cincinnati’s offensive coor-dinator in 2004, he put together a balancedoffense that produced a 2,500-yard passer,1,000-yard rusher and 1,000-yard receiver,while topping the 2,000-yard mark in bothrushing (2,201) and passing (2,666), only thesecond time that feat has been accomplishedin UC history. Working with the wide receiv-ers, Treadwell tutored Hannibal Thomas, whocompiled the fourth 1,000-yard receiving sea-son by a Bearcat while earning all-conferencehonors.

Treadwell has served as offensive coordina-tor at four schools. In 2003, he developed BallState’ offense which set school records forpassing yards and passing TDs. He was co-offensive coordinator while serving as quar-terbacks and receivers coach at Boston College(1997-98). His work as offensive coordinator in 1991 helped Youngstown State win the NCAA Divi-sion I-AA title.

An accomplished receiver as an undergrad at Miami (Ohio) who signed a pro free agent contractupon graduating in 1982, Treadwell has excelled as a receivers coach. During his three seasons atMichigan State, he developed Charles Rogers, the 2002 Biletnikoff Award winner and the No. 2 pickof the 2003 NFL draft.

Treadwell launched his coaching career as receivers coach at Dayton in 1984 and in 1985 was a gradu-ate assistant at North Carolina State. In 1986, he joined Jim Tressel’s staff at Youngstown State where hehelped the Penguins to four I-AA playoff appearances. He also participated in the NFL’s Minority Coach-ing Fellowship Program in 1989-90.

Treadwell was receivers coach at Miami (Ohio) (1992-93) and served in the same capacity atCincinnati in 1994. He tutored the running backs at Stanford (1995-96) before moving to BostonCollege as passing game coordinator and quarterbacks and receivers coach (1997-98). Treadwellwas running backs coach at North Carolina State in 1999 before moving to Michigan State.

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CCCCCollege:ollege:ollege:ollege:ollege: Rhode Island (1990)

CCCCCoaching Eoaching Eoaching Eoaching Eoaching Experxperxperxperxperienciencienciencience:e:e:e:e: 16 seasons• Miami (Ohio) (1990-91), graduate assistant;

(1992), receivers• Rhode Island (1993-97), linebackers; (1998-99),

defensive coordinator• Northern Illinois (2000-02), linebackers• Miami (Ohio) (2003), defensive coordinator• Cincinnati (2004-present), defensive

coordinator

BBBBBorn:orn:orn:orn:orn: April 22, 1966

PPPPPersonal:ersonal:ersonal:ersonal:ersonal: Married, wife Donna; daughters Arianna(13), Christina (11), son Patrick (8), and daughterIsabella (4)

Pat Narduzzi has made a habit out ofcoaching championship-caliber defenses.

Upon becoming Cincinnati’s defensive co-ordinator in 2004, Narduzzi constructed thedefense which led the Bearcats to a runner-up finish in Conference USA and a champion-ship in the Fort Worth Bowl. UC was rankedNo. 49 in total defense in 2004, 37th againstthe pass. Three Bearcat defenders from thatteam, Trent Cole, Tyjuan Hagler and DavenHolly, were taken in the NFL Draft, while sixothers earned all-league recognition. UC’s2005 defense had as many as five first-yearfreshmen starters, and Narduzzi helpedgroom two of them, Mike Mickens and CoreySmith, for second team All-BIG EAST and thirdteam Freshman All-American honors.

Prior to coming to Cincinnati, Narduzzi wasthe architect of the Miami (Ohio) unit in 2003which helped the RedHawks to a No. 10 fin-ish in the national polls, a Mid-American Con-ference championship and a win over Louisville in the GMAC Bowl. Miami was ranked first in theMAC in four defensive categories and ranked No. 24 nationally in total defense.

Narduzzi previously helped Northern Illinois to a pair of MAC divisional titles during his threeseasons there (2000-02) as linebackers coach. In 2002, the Huskies had the league’s stingiest de-fense against the run and were ranked No. 39 nationally in scoring defense.

Narduzzi, who has compiled 16 seasons of coaching experience, launched his career at Miami in 1990,serving two seasons as a graduate assistant and tutoring the receivers in 1992.

In 1993, he began a seven-year tenure at Rhode Island. In his very first season as defensivecoordinator, he turned around the Rams, who had finished last in the Atlantic 10 Conference in totaldefense, scoring defense and rushing defense the preceeding year to No. 2 in all three categories.

A Youngstown,Ohio native,Narduzzi earned all-state football hon-ors at Ursuline High.He played for his fa-ther, Bill Narduzzi, atYoungstown State,as a freshman andled the Ohio ValleyConference in tack-les. He transferredto Rhode Island andbecame a three-year starter at line-backer. Narduzzicompleted hisbachelor’s at RhodeIsland in 1990 andhis master’s at Mi-ami in 1992.Donna, Isabella, Patrick, Pat, Christina and AriannaNarduzzi


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HARLONBARNETTDEFENSIVE BACKS

CCCCCollege:ollege:ollege:ollege:ollege: Michigan State (1990)

CCCCCoaching Eoaching Eoaching Eoaching Eoaching Experxperxperxperxperienciencienciencience:e:e:e:e: 8 seasons• Princeton High School, Cincinnati, O. (1998-99),

secondary; (2000-02), defensive coordinator• LSU (2003), graduate assistant• Cincinnati (2004-present), secondary

BBBBBorn:orn:orn:orn:orn: Jan. 2, 1967

PPPPPersonal:ersonal:ersonal:ersonal:ersonal: Married, wife Tammy; son Todd (12), daughterTori (11)

Harlon Barnett can draw from his ca-reer as a player as well as his experienceas a coach when he tutors the Bearcatdefensive backs.

Barnett played in the NFL for sevenseasons following his four years of col-lege football at Michigan State. As acoach, he was part of LSU’s nationalchampionship campaign in 2003.

Barnett became secondary coach atCincinnati in 2004. Two members of thesecondary, Daven Holly and DougMonaghan, earned all-conference recog-nition during his initial season, with Hollytaken in the 2005 NFL Draft. UC wasranked 37th nationally in pass defense.

In 2005, Barnett aided the develop-ment of Mike Mickens , who earned sec-ond team All-BIG EAST honors and was athird team Freshman All-American.

A native Cincinnatian, Barnett playedon four bowl teams at Michigan Statewhere he was a three-year starter in thesecondary. He earned first team All-Big Ten and All-American honors as a senior.

Barnett was taken in the fourth round of the 1990 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns where heplayed for three seasons. He spent two seasons at New England (1993-94) and two more withMinnesota (1995-96).

Barnett launched his coaching career in Cincinnati in 1998 at Princeton High. He served twoseasons as secondary coach and became defensive coordinator in 2000.

Barnett earned his bachelor’s degree in communications at Michigan State in 1990 and has acertificate from theOhio Center for Broad-casting.

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TEDGILLDEFENSIVE LINE

CCCCCollege:ollege:ollege:ollege:ollege: Idaho State (1973)

CCCCCoaching Eoaching Eoaching Eoaching Eoaching Experxperxperxperxperienciencienciencience:e:e:e:e: 31 seasons• Idaho State (1971-73), graduate assistant• Utah (1974-76), offensive line• New Mexico State (1977), defensive line• Ball State (1978-81), def. line/defensive

coordinator• Cornell (1982), defensive coordinator• Army (1983), defensive line & linebackers• North Carolina (1984-87), LBs & defensive line• Rice (1988-89), defensive line• Iowa (1990-94), defensive line & linebackers• Oklahoma State (1995), defensive coordinator• Carolina Panthers (NFL) (1996-98), defensive line• LA Xtreme (XFL) (2000-01), defensive line• Montreal Alouettes (CFL) (2002), def. coordinator• Cincinnati (2003-present), defensive line

BBBBBorn:orn:orn:orn:orn: Oct. 3, 1948

PPPPPersonal :ersonal :ersonal :ersonal :ersonal : Married, wife Pamela; son John (25),daughters Libby (30), Nikki (28), Seneca (27), Erica(22),Tracy (21)

Cincinnati’s defensive linemen have re-written the University of Cincinnati recordbooks while keying the team’s aggressivedefense since Ted Gill arrived on the staff in2003.

During Gill’s tenure, Antwan Peek set sea-son and career records for sacks as well as thecareer mark for tackles for loss before earn-ing All-Rookie honors in the NFL with theHouston Texans. Trent Cole and Andre Frazierfinished second in career tackles for loss andsacks, respectively. Three linemen from the2004 team, Cole (fifth round draft pick byPhiladelphia), Frazier (free agent, Pitts-burgh), and Mike Wright (free agent, NewEngland) furthered their careers in the NFL.

Another protege, Adam Roberts, was thekeystone of the 2005 defensive line, ulti-mately earning a berth in a postseason all-star game as well as interest from the pros.

Gill’s resume includes 31 seasons of coach-ing experience at almost every level of football. He coached in the professional ranks with theCarolina Panthers of the NFL (1996-98), the Los Angeles Extreme of the XFL (2000) and the MontrealAlouettes of the CFL (2002).

Gill’s collegiate career includes three seasons as defensive coordinator at Ball State (1977-79),where he built a defense that ranked in the top 10 nationally in each of his final two seasons and ledthe nation in scoring defense in 1978, helping Ball State to the Mid-American Conference title.

Gill launched his coaching career as offensive line coach at Utah (1974-76) and moved to NewMexico State in 1977. He sandwiched a four-year stint as linebackers and defensive line coach atNorth Carolina (1984-87) between stops at Cornell (1982), Army (1983) and Rice (1988-89).

Gill moved to Iowa in 1990, working with the defensive line for Hawkeye teams that made bowlappearances in all five seasons, including the 1991 Rose Bowl. He left Iowa in 1995 to becomedefensive coordinator at Oklahoma State.

The professional ranksbeckoned in 1996 withGill becoming defensiveline coach for the Caro-lina Panthers, whoreached the NFC Cham-pionship game.

A 1973 graduate ofIdaho State Universitywith a bachelor’s degreein education, Gill letteredtwice in football for theBengals, earning All-BigSky honors as linebackerand nose tackle as a se-nior in 1969.

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TIMHINTONRUNNING BACKS

CCCCCollege:ollege:ollege:ollege:ollege: Wilmington (1982)

CCCCCoaching Eoaching Eoaching Eoaching Eoaching Experxperxperxperxperienciencienciencience:e:e:e:e: 25 seasons• Wilmington College (1982-85), TEs and WRs• Ohio State (1985-86), graduate assistant• Zane Trace High (1987-88), head coach• Van Wert High (1989), head coach• Ohio (1990), receivers; (1991-92), defensive line• Marion Harding High (1993-2003), head coach• Cincinnati (2004-present), running backs


PPPPPersonal:ersonal:ersonal:ersonal:ersonal: Married, wife Bev; daughters Dawn (18)and Drew (15)

Tim Hinton has achieved great success incoaching on both the high school and col-lege levels.

Hinton struck success almost immedi-ately after arriving at Cincinnati in 2004 asrunning backs coach. In his first season, hehelped develop Richard Hall into a 1,000-yard rusher and all-league running back, andtutored a ground attack which averaged183.4 yards per contest.

Hinton previously served 11 seasons ashead coach at Marion (Ohio ) Harding High,during which time he directed teams to fiveconference titles and five appearances in thestate playoffs. He had two teams advanceto the regional finals and sent 13 players tothe major college playing ranks, includingcurrent Bearcats Dominic Ross and BradBury. In 1995, he was named Ohio Division Ico-Coach of the Year.

Hinton has served as an assistant in thecollege ranks for eight seasons. He spentthree seasons at Ohio University, two as de-fensive line coach (1991-92) and one as receivers tutor (1990). He was a member of the Ohio Statestaff for two years (1985-86), helping the Buckeyes to a pair of bowls and the 1986 Big Ten co-championship as a graduate assistant.

During his four seasons at Wilmington College (1981-84), Hinton helped the school to two con-ference titles and a pair of appearances in the NAIA playoffs.

Hinton launched his coaching career while an undergraduate at Wilmington, serving as an assis-tant at Amanda-Clearcreek High for three years (1978-80). He was a student assistant coach atWilmington in 1981. He also was head coach at Zane Trace (1987-88) and Van Wert (1989) highschools.

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DANROUSHAROFFENSIVE LINE

CCCCCollege:ollege:ollege:ollege:ollege: Northern Illinois (1985)

CCCCCoaching Eoaching Eoaching Eoaching Eoaching Experxperxperxperxperienciencienciencience:e:e:e:e: 22 seasons• Northern Illinois (1984) student assistant• Aldine Eisenhower High School, Houston, Texas

(1985), assistant coach• Butler (1986-88), offensive backfield; (1989-92),

offensive coordinator/offensive line• Rhode Island (1993), offensive line• Ball State (1994), offensive coordinator/

quarterbacks• Illinois (1995), quarterbacks; (1996), offensive

tackles and tight ends• Northern Illinois (1997), offensive line; (1998-

02), offensive coordinator/offensive line• Illinois (2003), running backs; (2004), offensive

coordinator/running backs• Cincinnati (2005-present), offensive line

BBBBBorn:orn:orn:orn:orn: Sept. 27, 1960

PPPPPersonal:ersonal:ersonal:ersonal:ersonal: Married, wife Patti; daughters Marissa(8), Mallory (7), Maura (3); son Danny (1)

Dan Roushar has compiled an extensivebackground of experience during his 22 sea-sons in the coaching profession.

Roushar, became Cincinnati’s offensive linecoach in 2005 after spending the previous twoseasons at Illinois . Roushar served as the Illinirunning backs coach in 2003 and added theduties of offensive coordinator in 2004.

Roushar served as offensive coordinator forthe final five years of his six-year coachingstint at Northern Illinois (1997-2002), wherehe also tutored the offensive line. During histenure there, NIU set school marks for totalyards and rushing yards and produced four1,000-yard rushers.

A two-time letterman as an undergrad atNorthern Illinois under Hall of Fame coach BillMallory, Roushar launched his coaching careerat his alma mater as a student assistant in1984 while completing his bachelor’s degree.He spent a year as a grid aide at AldineEisenhower High in Houston, Texas followinghis graduation in 1985, before returning to thecollege ranks.

Roushar spent seven seasons at Butler, the first three (1986-88) as offensive backfield coach andthe final four (1989-92) as offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. The Bulldogs won fiveconference titles and made two Division II playoff appearances during his tenure.

After stints as offensive line coach at Rhode Island (1993) and offensive coordinator at Ball State(1994), Roushar served two years at Illinois as quarterbacks coach (1995) and offensive tackles andtight ends (1996).

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MARKSTATENTIGHT ENDS ANDTACKLES/RECRUITING COORD.

CCCCCollege:ollege:ollege:ollege:ollege: Miami (Ohio) (2001)

CCCCCoaching Eoaching Eoaching Eoaching Eoaching Experxperxperxperxperienciencienciencience:e:e:e:e: 6 seasons• Crespie Carmelite High, Encino, Calif. (1999),

assistant coach• Miami (Ohio) (2000), student assistant; (2001),

graduate assistant• Ohio State (2002-03), graduate assistant, offensive

line• Cincinnati (2004-present), tight ends and tackles;

recruiting coordinator.

BBBBBorn:orn:orn:orn:orn: Oct. 8, 1970

PPPPPersonal:ersonal:ersonal:ersonal:ersonal: Married, wife Dana; son Quinn (1)

Mark Staten combines professional playingexperience with his solid coaching back-ground.

Staten made an impact both as a tight endscoach and recruiting coordinator upon joiningthe Cincinnati staff in 2004. Brent Celek set aUC record for touchdown receptions by a tightend with eight en route to earning secondteam All-Conference USA honors, while An-thony Hoke earned C-USA All-Freshman hon-ors.

Staten expanded his duties to include tu-toring the offensive tackles as well as the tightends in 2005. The tight end position contin-ued to play a key role in the passing game,with Celek finishing second in both receptions(32) and receiving yards (361). Two moreproducts of the recruiting efforts, MikeMickens and Corey Smith, earned FreshmanAll-American honors.

Staten previously served on the Ohio Statestaff the previous two seasons, where he con-tributed to the Buckeyes’ 2002 national cham-pionship. As the offensive graduate assistant,Staten worked with the offensive linemen, tight ends and long snappers.

A four-year starter at defensive tackle at Miami (Ohio), Staten earned All-Mid-American Confer-ence honors as a senior. He made the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad as a free agent in 1993 andwas a member of the New England Patriots for the end of the 1993 season and in 1994. Staten wasdrafted by the Barcelona Dragons of the World Football League in 1995, but sustained a career-ending knee injury.

Staten launched his coaching career as an assistant at Crespi Carmelite High in Encino, Calif. in1999. He returned to Miami in 2000 as student assistant coach and was promoted to graduateassistant in 2001.

Staten attained his background in recruiting, helping coordinate on-campus recruiting arrange-ments while at Miamiand Ohio State. Heoversaw junior collegerecruiting efforts whileat Ohio State.

Staten completed hisbachelor’s degree atMiami in 2001 and ispursuing his master’s insports exercise science.

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MIKETRESSELLINEBACKERS/SPECIAL TEAMS

CCCCCollege:ollege:ollege:ollege:ollege: Cornell College (1996)

CCCCCoaching Eoaching Eoaching Eoaching Eoaching Experxperxperxperxperienciencienciencience:e:e:e:e: 11 seasons• South Dakota (1996-97), graduate assistant• Wartburg College (1998-00), offensive line; (2001),

offensive coordinator,quarterbacks• Ohio State (2002-03), graduate assistant,

linebackers• Cincinnati (2004-present), linebackers and special

teams

BBBBBorn:orn:orn:orn:orn: Sept. 28, 1973

PPPPPersonal:ersonal:ersonal:ersonal:ersonal: Married, wife Megan; son Logan (5),daughter Quincy (2)

Mike Tressel has been part of champi-onship football programs.

Prior to arrving on the Cincinnati staffas linebackers and special teams coach in2004, Tressel served two seasons at OhioState where he contributed to the Buck-eyes’ 2002 national championship.

Tressel previously coached at WartburgCollege for four seasons (1998-01), wherehe helped the school to one conferencetitle and a 36-4 record during that tenure.He was offensive line coach for three yearsand offensive coordinator for one season.

Tressel continued to build on his trackrecord for success at Cincinnati. In his firstseason (2004), his three linebackers werethe Bearcats’ first, third- and fifth-leadingtacklers, with Jamar Enzor and TyjuanHagler both earning all-conference honors.Hagler was selected in the fifth round ofthe NFL Draft and was with the Indianapo-lis Colts.

In 2005, he helped develop Corey Smithinto a second-team All-BIG EAST Conference selection and a berth on the Freshman All-Americanteam.

A four-year starter in the secondary at Cornell (Iowa) College, Tressel twice earned Academic All-American honors. Upon graduation in 1996, he launched his coaching career at South Dakota as agraduate assistant for two seasons, working with the offense.

Mike comes from a bloodline of championship college football coaches. He is the nephew ofOhio State head coach Jim Tressel, who in addition to winning the 2002 BCS national title, won fourDivision I-AA championships while at Youngstown State. Mike’s grandfather, Lee Tressel, won aDivision III national championship and was one of the winningest coaches in that division at Baldwin-Wallace College. His father, Richard, is currently running backs coach at Ohio State after serving as

head coach atHamline for 23 sea-sons.

Tressel earned hisbachelor’s in math-ematics at Cornell in1996 and hismaster’s in sportsadministration atSouth Dakota in1998.

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DAVEWARNERQUARTERBACKS

CCCCCollege:ollege:ollege:ollege:ollege: Syracuse (1982)

CCCCCoaching Eoaching Eoaching Eoaching Eoaching Experxperxperxperxperienciencienciencience:e:e:e:e: 22 seasons• Syracuse (1982-83), graduate assistant• Kent State (1984-85), running backs; 1986-87)

quarterbacks• Kansas (1988-96), quarterbacks• Bucknell (1997), quarterbacks• Wyoming (1998), passing game coordinator• Connecticut (1999-00), offensive coordinator• Houston (2001-02), passing game coordinator• Southern Miss (2003-04), wide receivers• Cincinnati (2006-present), quarterbacks

BBBBBorn:orn:orn:orn:orn: May 10, 1960

PPPPPersonal:ersonal:ersonal:ersonal:ersonal: Married, wife Leigh Ann; daughter Alexandra(15), son Jackson (2)

Dave Warner has compiled over twodecades of offensive football coaching ex-perience.

Warner, who joined the University ofCincinnati staff as quarterbacks coach inFebruary, 2006, has been a quarterbackscoach and/or offensive coordinator orpassing game coordinator for 18 of his pre-vious 22 seasons as a college assistant.

He also brings the experience of havingplayed at a BIG EAST school and coachedat another. Most recently, he served stintsat Southern Miss and Houston, t where hehad the opportunity to coach against threeother BIG EAST programs.

Warner, who coached the wide receiv-ers at Southern Miss in 2003 and 2004, pre-viously served for two seasons as passinggame coordinator at Houston (2001-02),was offensive coordinator at Connecticut(1999-00), passing game coordinator atWyoming (1998) and quarterbacks coachat Bucknell (1997). He spent nine seasonsas quarterbacks coach at Kansas (1988-96), where he and Dantonio served together,and spent four seasons--two as quarterbackscoach--at Kent State (1984-97).

A three-year letterwinner as a quarterback at Syracuse, Warner concluded his playing careerranked seventh in career passing yards (2,593) and was a member of the 1979 team that won theIndependence Bowl. Upon graduation in 1982, he began his coaching career as a graduate assistantfor the Orange, working with the quarterbacks and offensive backs.

He has coached in four bowl games: the 2004 New Orleans and 2003 Liberty Bowls while atSouthern Miss, and the1992 and 1995 AlohaBowls while at Kansas.

Among Warner's topquarterback products isKansas' Chip Hilleary,who became only thesecond player in BigEight Conference historyto rush for over 1,000yards and pass for morethan 4,000 yards. AtWyoming, he developeda passing attack that wasranked third in the West-ern Athletic Conference.

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JOHNWIDECANADMINISTRATIVECOORDINATOR

CCCCCollege:ollege:ollege:ollege:ollege: Mercyhurst (1988)

FFFFFootball Eootball Eootball Eootball Eootball Experxperxperxperxperienciencienciencience:e:e:e:e: 18 years• Mercyhurst (1988), assistant football coach• Cincinnati (1989-90), graduate assistant; (1991-

present), administrative coordinator

BBBBBorn:orn:orn:orn:orn: October 19, 1965

PPPPPersonal:ersonal:ersonal:ersonal:ersonal: Married, wife Michelle; daughter Mallory(12), son Colin (9)

John Widecan is in his 15th year ofhandling the daily administrativeresponsibilities for the University ofCincinnati football program, including videooperations and exchanges.

Widecan, 40, will begin his 17th seasonat Cincinnati. He originally joined the UCstaff in 1989 as a graduate assistant coach.

Widecan was promoted toadministrative coordinator in 1991. He isresponsible for supervising the videooperations at all practices and games.

He has set up practice schedules,coordinated travel, overseen videooperations and assisted in the on-campusrecruiting arrangements.

Widecan was recognized for his work bybeing named the 1997-98 Conference USAVideo Coordinator of the Year by theCollegiate Sports Video Association.

Prior to coming to UC, Widecan launchedhis coaching career as defensive line coachat his alma mater, Mercyhurst (Pa.) College.

In addition to his video duties, Widecan also organizes most of the football events throughoutthe calendar year, including the annual Alumni Weekend.

A native of Wickliffe, Ohio, he was an all-conference and all-area performer at Wickliffe High.Widecan earned Football News Division III All-America honors as well as All-ECAC recognition at

Mercyhurst, where heearned bachelor’sdegrees inmathematics andeducation in 1988. Heearned his master’sdegree in criminaljustice from UC in 1990.

Widecan and his wife,Michelle, have twochildren, daughterMallory (12) and son,Colin (9) and reside inMariemont.

Collin, Michelle, John and Mallory Widecan

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University of Cincinnati football teams have developed areputation for their strength and endurance during TimSwanger’s tenure as the head strength and conditioningcoach.

Swanger, who has 17 years of experience of coachingstrength training at the collegiate level, is responsible fordeveloping and implementing a comprehensive strengthand conditioning program for more than 400 student-ath-letes in 18 sports, providing the latest in equipment and nu-tritional data.

Swanger, 44, came to Cincinnati in 1998 after serving inthe same capacity at the United States Military Academy atWest Point, N.Y. for six years (1992-98).

A native of Shelby, Ohio, Swanger graduated fromMuskingum College in 1989. He was a four-year starter infootball, earning All-Ohio Athletic Conference honors threetimes. As a senior in 1985, he received Division III All-Ameri-can honors and received the league’s Critchfield Award asthe league’s top defensive player. The 1985 recipient of theW.G. Moore Award as the top senior student-athlete atMuskingum, Swanger was inducted into the school’s ath-letic hall of fame in 1997.

In addition to his duties working with UC student-ath-letes, Swanger teaches a course in strength methods andapplications through the Health Promotions Department.Swanger holds a BA in Health and Physical Education from

Muskingum College and has a Masters Heath Promotionand Education from the University of Cincinnati.

He is also a certified strength and conditioning spe-cialist (CSCS) through the NSCA as well as certifiedstrength & conditioning coach certified (CSCC) throughthe Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Asso-ciation. Tim has earned his certification as a MasterStrength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC) from the Colle-giate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, atitle accorded to only a handful of coaches nationally.

TIM SWANGERSTRENGTH & CONDITIONING

CCCCCollege:ollege:ollege:ollege:ollege: Muskingum (1989), BA Cincinnati (2005), MA

CCCCCoaching Eoaching Eoaching Eoaching Eoaching Experxperxperxperxperienciencienciencience:e:e:e:e: 17 seasons• Mansfield (Ohio) Schools (1986-

88), assistant football coach• U.S. Military Academy (1990-92),

assistant strength coach• U.S. Military Academy (1992-98),

strength and conditioning coach• Cincinnati (1998-present),

strength and conditioning coach


PPPPPersonal:ersonal:ersonal:ersonal:ersonal: Married, wife Karyn; sonsAustin (12) and Connor (10)

Bob Mangine’s extensive experience in the field of ath-letics training makes him well-suited to diagnose and treatinjuries as well as advising on their prevention.

As athletics trainer for football, Mangine supervises theprogram that addresses the health and well-being of theBearcats on a year-round basis, drawing from over threedecades of experience in sports medicine.

Mangine, who assumed the football duties in 2005, hasserved as Director of Rehabilitative Services at UC since 2002.He has worked with UC student-athletes since 1982 servingon the staffs of NovaCare Rehabilitation (1991-present) andCincinnati Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedic Center (1982-92).

Mangine launched his career in athletic training while astudent at the University of Pittsburgh in the 1970s. He wasassistant trainer of the Pittsburgh Condor Basketball Club,was head athletic trainer at the Community College of Al-legheny County prior to graduation in 1977.

Mangine served as director of rehabilitation at UC from1977-80 while earning his master’s degree. After two yearsas an assistant professor of physical therapy at the MedicalCollege of Virginia, he returned to Cincinnati to work in pri-vate clinics.

Mangine currently serves as national director of clinicalresearch and education for NovaCare and is president of MBMConsultants, which provides management for physical

therapy and occupational therapy management.Mangine has served on numerous national sports

medicine committees and is a 25-year award recipient ofthe National Athletic Trainers Association. He was thehead trainer for U.S. Diving from 1979-2003 and servedas trainer for the aquatic teams at the 1996 Olympics, andthe Goodwill Games of 1986, 1990 and 1998.

He finds time to serve as an assistant professor at bothUC and the College of Mt. St. Joseph and is a guest re-viewer for the Journal of Athletic Trainers.

BOB MANGINEATHLETICS TRAINER

CCCCCol lege:o l lege:o l lege:o l lege:o l lege: Pittsburgh (1977) BS,Cincinnati (1980) MEd.

EEEEExperxperxperxperxperienciencienciencience:e:e:e:e: 31 years• Montefiore Hospital (1975-77)• Cincinnati (1977-80), Dir. of Rehab• Medical College of Virginia (1980-82)• Cincinnati Sportsmedicine &

Orthopaedic Center (1982-92)• NovaCare Rehabilitation (1991-pr.)• Cincinnati (2002-pr.), Dir. Rehab.

Services; (2005-pr.), Athletic Trainer

BBBBBorn:orn:orn:orn:orn: June 18, 1952

PPPPPersonal:ersonal:ersonal:ersonal:ersonal: Married, wife Marsha; sonsMatthew (29), Mark (26), Robert(22), A.J. (12); daughter Angela (9)

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CHRISNEWMANGRADUATE ASSIST.••••• At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati: Willserve as the graduate as-sistant working with theoffensive staff.

••••• Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff: June, 2005.••••• Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience: Assistant football coach,offensive line, Springfield (Ohio) North High School(2004).••••• Related Experience:Related Experience:Related Experience:Related Experience:Related Experience: Student intern, Ohio Statefootball staff (2001-03).••••• Background:Background:Background:Background:Background: BS Ohio State, 2004.

ADAMSHORTERGRADUATE ASSIST.••••• At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati: Willserve as graduate assistantworking with the defen-sive staff.

••••• Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff: June, 2005 as staff assistant.••••• Related Experience: Related Experience: Related Experience: Related Experience: Related Experience: Earned four letters as aBearcat offensive lineman; starting center as a senior in2004, winning the John Pease Award as the mostoutstanding offensive lineman... saw action as an al-ternate at guard the previous two seasons.••••• Background:Background:Background:Background:Background: BA University of Cincinnati, 2005.

LORENZOGUESSSTAFF ASSISTANT••••• At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati: Will as-sist in the video operationsand all areas of practicepreparations.

••••• Joined Staff: Joined Staff: Joined Staff: Joined Staff: Joined Staff: June, 2006.••••• Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience: Assistant football coach,Tiffin University (2005); assistant basketball coach,Wayne (Mich.) Memorial High (2002-05); played forthe Kissimmee (2005) and the Lacrosse (2003) of theNIFL; lettered as a defensive back at Michigan State.••••• Background:Background:Background:Background:Background: BS Michigan State, 2002; MBA TiffinUniversity, 2006.

NICKSIATRASSTAFF ASSISTANT••••• At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati: Willserve as a staff assistantand liaison to various ar-eas of the department.

••••• Joined Staff: Joined Staff: Joined Staff: Joined Staff: Joined Staff: June, 2006.••••• Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience: Student intern coach, OhioState (2004-05); assistant coach, Upper Arlington (Ohio)High (2003); player at Youngstown State (2000-01).

••••• Background:Background:Background:Background:Background: BS Ohio State, 2006.

MARIAGRUBERADMINISTRATIVECOORDINATOR••••• At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati: Over-sees office recruiting ini-tiatives and serves as the

manager of the football office staff.••••• Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff: July 2003.••••• Previous Experience: Previous Experience: Previous Experience: Previous Experience: Previous Experience: Marketing associate for ISPSports (2002-03); account coordinator, TargetCom, Chi-cago, Ill. (2001-02).••••• Background:Background:Background:Background:Background: BA Denison University, 2000; mem-ber of the Denison tennis team.

Dave AndrewsAssistant Strength

Coach

Curtis BosticAssistant Strength

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Paul IvkovichStrength Training

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Jeff HericksFootball Equipment

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Ron LehmanAssistant Equipment

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STRENGTH TRAINING STAFF EQUIPMENT STAFF

David FlukerAthletic Trainer

Beth Raitz RexAthetic Trainer

Sheela PatelAthletic Trainer

Dr. W. KennethStephens

Team Physician

Dr. Angelo ColosimoTeam Orthopedic

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Dr. Jim EllisTeam

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DR. NANCY L. ZIMPHER PRESIDENT

Since October 1, 2003, Nancy L. Zimpher has servedas the University of Cincinnati’s 25th President and itsfirst woman president. At UC, Dr. Zimpher has launcheda comprehensive academic planning process that in-volved a wide spectrum of the university’s stakehold-ers and resulted in the university’s strategic vision,UC|21: Defining the New Urban Research University.

From 1998 to 2003, Dr. Zimpher was the Chancellorof the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and held afaculty position in its School of Education. Prior to herappointment in Wisconsin, she served as the Execu-tive Dean of the Professional Colleges and Dean of theCollege of Education at The Ohio State University inColumbus, Ohio. During her career, Dr. Zimpher hasworked in various administrative positions and en-gaged in research and development efforts concerned

with improving the preparation of teachers, espe-cially teachers for urban contexts.

Dr. Zimpher is the co-author and co-editor of bookson university leadership as well as books on teachereducation and urban education. She also has authoredand co-authored many monographs, book chapters,and academic journal articles related to academic lead-ership, school/university partnerships and teachereducation, and in many instances her co-author hasbeen her husband, Dr. Kenneth R. Howey, a researchprofessor in education at UC. She often is sought afteras a key participant at both national and internationalconferences, making numerous presentations forgroups such as the American Association of Collegesfor Teacher Education (AACTE), Association of TeacherEducators (ATE), American Educational Research As-sociation (AERA), American Association for HigherEducation (AAHE), National Association of State Uni-versities and Land-Grant Colleges (NASULGC) and theAmerican Council on Education (ACE).

Currently, she serves as chair of a national networkof presidents of Urban Serving Universities (USU),chair-elect of the NASULGC Board of Directors and onthe boards of ACE and the National Commission onWriting for America’s Families, Schools, and Colleges.A past president of a national education reform net-work, The Holmes Partnership, she has previouslyserved on the Executive Board of the National Councilfor Accreditation of Teacher Education, as key investi-gator in the eight-year Research About Teacher Edu-cation (RATE) Study, on the American Council onEducation’s Leadership and Institutional EffectivenessCommission, on the Board of Directors of the NationalCollegiate Athletic Association Division I, as chair ofNASULGC’s Commission on International Programsand as Project Director for a U.S. Department of Educa-

tion Teacher Quality Grant.Dr. Zimpher participates on numerous state,

regional, civic and community commissions andboards. Presently, she co-chairs the Ohio Board ofRegents’ Articulation & Transfer Advisory Council,serves on the board of the Governor’s Ohio Part-nership for Continued Learning and is a co-founderof a new coalition of higher education constituen-cies in Ohio called the Higher Education Leader-ship Coalition. She also serves on the CincinnatiBusiness Committee and co-chairs its EducationTask Force; serves on the boards of the CincinnatiUSA Regional Chamber of Commerce, CincinnatiCenter City Development Corp. (3CDC), the Na-tional Underground Railroad Freedom Center, theUnited Way of Greater Cincinnati; and chairs theUptown Consortium, a five-way partnership in

neighborhood development adjacent to UC and theconsortium partners.

She is the recipient of numerous awards includingthe Council for the Advancement and Support ofEducation’s Chief Executive Leadership Award; OhioState University’s Alumni Association ProfessionalAchievement Award; the Association of Teacher Edu-cators’ Distinguished Research Award; the AACTE’sEdward C. Pomeroy Award for Outstanding Contribu-tions to Teacher Education; and Virginia Common-wealth University’s Distinguished Woman ScholarAward. In 1998, she was inducted into the OhioWomen’s Hall of Fame, and she has been recognizedwith the YWCA’s Women of Achievement award inColumbus, Milwaukee and Cincinnati.

UNIVERSITY TRUSTEES

Anant R. Bhati

H. C. “Buck” NiehoffTom Humes

Sandra Heimann

Jeff WylerChair

Phil Cox

Gary Heiman

PresidentPresident

C. Francis Barrett

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MIKE THOMAS DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

University of Cincinnati athletics director Mike Thomashas compiled a wealth of experience in all phases of theadministration of intercollegiate athletics at the majoruniversity level.

Thomas took charge of UC’s 18-sport intercollegiateprogram on Dec. 1, 2005. He met several immediatechallenges head-on upon his arrival. Thomas’ first orderof business was to select the Bearcats’ new men’sbasketball head coach Mick Cronin, reuniting theprogram with a Cincinnati native who had been part ofits success.

In June, upon his six-month anniversary at UC, Thomasunveiled CATAPULT, the action plan for the university’sathletics program that focuses on athletics success,academic achievement and community engagement.

Thomas served as the Director of Athletics at TheUniversity of Akron the previous five years, during whichthe school’s 18-sport program experienced unparalleledgrowth and success on and off the field or court ofcompetition. Thomas brings two decades of diverse andcomprehensive experience to the helm of the UC athleticdepartment. He spent seven years as associate athleticdirector at the University of Virginia, an institution knownfor achieving impressive success both academically andathletically. Virginia finished in the Top 25 in the

MIKE THOMAS AT A GLANCECCCCCollege:ollege:ollege:ollege:ollege: Colorado State (BS 1983), Western Illinois (MS 1986)

AAAAAdministrdministrdministrdministrdministraaaaativtivtivtivtive Ee Ee Ee Ee Experxperxperxperxperienciencienciencience:e:e:e:e:University of Iowa (1985-86), marketing and promotions associate.University of Denver (1986-93), assistant athletics directorUniversity of Virginia (1993-2000), associate athletics directorUniversity of Akron (2000-05), director of athleticsUniversity of Cincinnati (2005-present), director of athletics

PPPPPersonal:ersonal:ersonal:ersonal:ersonal: Married, wife Jenifer; children Vince (21), Joey (17), Mick (15), Meredith (11)

The Thomas’s: Mick, Mike, Vince, Jenifer, Joeyand Meredith (front).

Director of AthleticsDirector of Athletics

Director’s Cup in each year of Thomas’ tenure there whileat the same time was in the Top 10 nationally in student-athlete graduation rates.

Thomas brought that model with him to Akron. Underhis direction, the Zips rose from last place to secondamong Mid-American Conference schools in theDirector’s Cup annual rankings. Simultaneously, Akronvaulted from last to second place in the MAC AcademicAchievement Awards. Thomas hired highly successful football and men’sbasketball head coaches at Akron, resulting in the Zips’first-ever Division I-A bowl game and a 42-20 men’sbasketball record the past two seasons. In his 20-yearcareer he has worked with coaches with over 30national championships among them.

Thomas increased the financial base of the Akronathletic program through increasing corporatesponsorship levels by 750 percent and boosted annualgiving to athletics to its highest level in the school’shistory. Community support was rallied, with markedincreases shown in football and men’s basketballattendance.

Thomas improved Akron’s multimedia presence,overseeing the development of the Zips Sports Radioand Television Networks, which increased UA’s state-wide radio coverage from 200,000 to 5 million homesand broadened television exposure. Akron’s athlet-ics image was re-branded, resulting in a double-digit increase in the department’s licensing and mer-chandising royalties.

During his Akron tenure Thomas oversaw morethan $25 million worth of athletics capital improve-ments, with the crown jewel being the university’sAthletics Field House/Indoor Golf Facility. The $18.6million, 155,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facil-ity opened in 2004 and is one of the finest facilities of itskind in the nation and is the host site for the BIG EASTIndoor Track & Field Championships Thomas also laidthe fundraising and physical planning groundwork for anew 30,000 seat on-campus football stadium which willbe constructed in Downtown Akron.

Recognized for his administrative acumen by hispeers, Thomas has served on several national and con-ference committees, including the NCAA Division I Aca-demics/Eligibility/Compliance Cabinet, NCAA Division IWomen’s Basketball Issues Committee, and presentlyserves on the Division IA Athletic Directors Association

Legislative Review Committee.On Aug. 1, 2005 at the Chicago Athletic Club, Thomas

received the General Robert R. Neyland OutstandingAthletic Director Award for his tremendous achieve-ments at Akron. The award was presented by the All-American Football Foundation.

Prior to assuming the Director of Athlettics postion atUA, Thomas spent seven years as an associate director ofathletics at the University of Virginia. As part of thesenior management team at UVa, he handled a widerange of responsibilities including the direction of eightvarsity programs, oversight of all game operations andathletics facilities, and the management of several de-

partmental and program budgets.Thomas also played an integral role in Virginia’s $86

million football stadium expansion and supervised sev-eral capital projects during his tenure at the school. Heserved on several committees including those related todevelopment, fiscal matters, gender equity and strate-gic planning. Thomas was active in the Atlantic CoastConference as he chaired the league’s committees onmen’s and women’s swimming and diving, and rowing,and was a member of the sportsmanship committee.Thomas also served on the NCAA Rowing Committee.

Before joining the staff at Virginia, Thomas spentseven years as the assistant director of athletics for inter-nal operations at the University of Denver. In that posi-tion, he supervised the areas of programs, compliance,business affairs, facilities and event operations. Prior tothat post, he was on the athletics promotions and mar-keting staff at the University of Iowa.

Thomas, 46, received his B.S. degree in Business Admin-istration from Colorado State University in 1983, and his M.S.in Athletic Administration from Western Illinois Universityin 1986. He and his wife, Jenifer, have four children: Vincent(21), Joseph (17), Mick (15), and Meredith (11).

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BOB ARKEILPANEDeputy Director of Athletics••••• At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati: As Deputy Director of Athletics,Arkeilpane is the No. 2 administrator in charge of theUniversity of Cincinnati’s 18-sport intercollegiate ath-letic program and oversees the daily operations of theathletic department.••••• Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff: December, 2005.••••• Professional Experience:Professional Experience:Professional Experience:Professional Experience:Professional Experience: Arkeilpaine has compiledover two decades of experience at the Division I level asa student-athlete, coach and administrator. AssociateVice President, UC Foundation (2003-05); Athletics Di-rector, University of Buffalo (1998-03); Associate Ath-letics Director/Development (1995-98), Director ofAnnual Giving (1983-85), University of Buffalo; Assis-tant Athletics Director/Development, Miami Univer-sity (1993-95); Development Officer, University of Cin-cinnati (1987-91); Assistant Athletics Director/Devel-opment, California State-Fullerton (1985-87).• Related Experience:Related Experience:Related Experience:Related Experience:Related Experience: Three-year starter in the sec-ondary, Syracuse (1977-81); Graduate Assistant Foot-ball Coach, Ohio (1981-82).••••• Background: Background: Background: Background: Background: BS, Syracuse (1981); MA, Ohio (1982).

BRIAN MAND, PHD.Senior Associate Athletics Director••••• At Cincinnati: At Cincinnati: At Cincinnati: At Cincinnati: At Cincinnati: Mand directs all aspects of the 18Olympic Sports program while also providing over-sight to the compliance and academic services, student

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DR. NANCY R. HAMANTFACULTY REPRESENTATIVE

Nancy Hamant is in her 20th year as Cincinnati’s faculty athletic repre-sentative. She also serves on the Athletic Policy and Planning Committee.As UC’s Faculty Representative, she is a liaison with the NCAA and the BIGEAST Conference. She recently completed a term on the NCAA Division IManagement Council and currently is a member of the NCAA PostgraduateScholarship Committee. A University of Cincinnati graduate with degrees

from Arts and Sciences and Education, Hamant is a past president of the UC Alumni Association. She joined theUC faculty in 1964 and is currently Associate Professor and Coordinator of Professional Experiences in theCollege of Education. The new Academic Center in the Richard Lindner Athletic Center is named in her honor.

services areas and several sports programs.••••• Joined Staff: Joined Staff: Joined Staff: Joined Staff: Joined Staff: June, 1998 as Associate AD. Pro-moted to Senior Associate AD in 2001.••••• Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience: More than 25 years of expe-rience coordinating programs for academic support,student services and compliance, serving at FloridaState University (1980-98); East Carolina University(1979-80); Rutgers University (1977-79).••••• Background:Background:Background:Background:Background: BBA Wake Forest (1972), MA OhioState (1977), PhD Florida State (1994).

MIKE WADDELLSenior Associate Athletics Director••••• At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati: Waddell oversees the external rela-tions operations of the athletics department, includingmarketing and promotions, sports communications,ticket office operations, television and radio, licensingand university relations, and also has sports oversightresponsibilities. He serves as the athletic departmentliaison to the President’s Office and ISP Sports.••••• Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff: March, 2006.••••• Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience: Waddell has 17 years ofexperience in athletics managment and marketing.Interim Athletics Director, Akron (Dec. 2005-Jan. 2006);Associate AD/External Relations, Akron (2001-06); Di-rector of Marketing and Broadcasting, U.S. MilitaryAcademy (2000-01); Director of External Relations, Ap-palachian State (1997-00); Director of Sports Mar-keting, Charlottesville Broadcasting Corp./Universityof Virginia athletics (1994-97; Assistant Sports Direc-

tor, Village Companies of Chapel Hill/University of NorthCarolina Athletics (1991-94); Director of Corporate andMedia Relations, Greensboro Monarchs ProfessionalHockey (1990-91).••••• Background:Background:Background:Background:Background: BS Guilford College (1991).

ANDY HURLEYAssociate AD/Development••••• At Cincinnati: At Cincinnati: At Cincinnati: At Cincinnati: At Cincinnati: Hurley heads the fund-raising ef-forts of the athletics department, including UCATS (Uni-versity of Cincinnati Athletics Team Scholarships).••••• Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff: March, 2006.••••• Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience: Hurley has compiled nearlytwo decades of experience of fund raising for athletics,10 in the college ranks. Senior Staff Associate/Assis-tant AD,University of Buffalo (2003-06); Director ofDevelopment, University of Buffalo (1997-03); Direc-tor of Marketing, Genesee Research and DevelopmentCorp. (1995-97); Director of Development, New YorkSpecial Olympics, Inc. (1988-95); Executive Director,Titan Athletics Fund, Californit State University (1987-88).••••• Background: Background: Background: Background: Background: BS, University of Buffalo (1984); MA,University of Massachusetts (1987).

PAUL KLACZAKAssociate Athletics Director••••• At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati: Klaczak focuses on the develop-ment and programming of UC’s athletics facilities andoversees events operations and managerment. Healso assists in the daily operation of the athletics de-partment. He coordinated the planning and construc-tion of the Richard E. Lindner Varsity Village.••••• Joined Staff: Joined Staff: Joined Staff: Joined Staff: Joined Staff: August, 1988 as administrative in-tern. Promoted to Coordinator of Facilities and Sum-mer Camps (1989), Director of Ticket Operations (1991),Associate Athletics Director for Operations (1998).••••• Background:Background:Background:Background:Background: BA Marietta College (1986), MA Rob-ert Morris College (1988).

JEANETTE SHOECRAFTAssociate AD/Chief Financial Officer••••• At Cincinnati: At Cincinnati: At Cincinnati: At Cincinnati: At Cincinnati: Shoecraft is the chief fiscal officer ofthe Cincinnati athletics department, responsible for

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budget and strategic planning for 18 sports and 17administrative areas and oversees personnel.••••• Joined Staff: Joined Staff: Joined Staff: Joined Staff: Joined Staff: February, 1998.••••• Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience: Compiled 18 years of expe-rience in financial and audit management in the pri-vate sector.••••• Background:Background:Background:Background:Background: BBA University of Cincinnati (1980).

STEPHANIE ROUSSEAUAsst. AD/Senior Woman Administrator••••• At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati: Rousseau provides oversight to sixvarsity sports programs while representing the depart-ment in gender equity initiatives.••••• Joined Staff: Joined Staff: Joined Staff: Joined Staff: Joined Staff: July, 1992 as Athletics Academic Advi-sor. Promoted to Senior Academic Advisor (1998), SeniorWoman Administrator (2000), Assistant AD (2001).••••• Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience: Admissions Counselor,Northern Kentucky University (1989-92).••••• Background:Background:Background:Background:Background: BS Northern Kentucky University(1986), MEd University of Cincinnati (2001).

JOEL BARNHILLAssist. AD/Marketing & Fan Development••••• AAAAAt Cincinnati: t Cincinnati: t Cincinnati: t Cincinnati: t Cincinnati: Barnhill combines group ticket salesand event promotions to help boost attendance at UCathletic events.••••• Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff: July, 2002.••••• Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience: Ten years of experience ofmanaging special events in the Greater Cincinnati area.Event Marketing Director, Clear Channel Communica-tions (1997-02); Special Events Manager, DowntownCouncil/Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce(1996), Tournament Operations Manager, Riber SportsMarketing/Dynasport (1992-95).••••• Background:Background:Background:Background:Background: BA Miami (O.) University (1987), MSMiami University (1993)

BILL FRIGGECoordinator of Facilities and Operations••••• At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati: Supervises the athletics departmentfacilities and event operations.••••• Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff: November, 2000 as director of videooperations; September, 2003 assumed informationtechnology responsibilities.••••• Previous Experience: Previous Experience: Previous Experience: Previous Experience: Previous Experience: UC football video coordina-

tor (1992), assistant equipment manager (1995-96),UC Electronic Media broadcast studio engineer (1996-99); data support specialist (1999-00); coordinator ofinformation technology, College Conservatory (2000).••••• Background: Background: Background: Background: Background: BFA University of Cincinnati (1998).

TOM HATHAWAYAssistant AD/Media Relations••••• At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati: Hathaway coordinates the publicityefforts for UC’s 18 varsity sports.••••• Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff: October, 1980 as Sports InformationDirector. Promoted to Assistant AD (2000).••••• Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience: Served in the dual positions ofinformation director for the National Association of Colle-giate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and assistant to thecommissioner of the Ohio Athletic Conference (1973-80).••••• Background:Background:Background:Background:Background: BA College of Wooster (1973).

MEAGAN KANTORDir. of Customer Relations/

Ticket Operations••••• At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati: Kantor manages all phases of ticketoperations of UC home events as well as outside eventsheld in UC facilities.••••• Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff: August, 1994 as Assistant Ticket Man-ager. Promoted to Athletic Ticket Manager in 1997.••••• Background:Background:Background:Background:Background: BS West Virginia University (1991),MS West Virginia University (1994).

MAGGIE MCKINLEYDirector of Compliance & Student Services••••• At Cincinnati: At Cincinnati: At Cincinnati: At Cincinnati: At Cincinnati: Oversees the day-to-day opera-tions of the compliance office and serves as advisor for


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C.P.A.W.S., the student-athlete service honorary.••••• Joined Staff: Joined Staff: Joined Staff: Joined Staff: Joined Staff: May 2001 as a Compliance Intern.Promoted to Asst. Dir. July 2002 and to Assoc. Dir. June2004.••••• Background:Background:Background:Background:Background: BS Cincinnati (2000); MEd Xavier(2001).

JACKI RYDENDirector of Academic Services••••• At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati: Oversees the academic servicesarea and coordinates the enrichment and tutor pro-grams while serving as the academic advisor for sev-eral sports teams.••••• Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff: September 2001.••••• Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience: Academic Support Intern,Marquette (2001); Assistant Softball Coach, Wiscon-sin-Stevens Point (1998-99).••••• Background: Background: Background: Background: Background: BS Wisconsin-Stevens Point (1999);MA Central Michigan (2003).

BILL WALKERAssistant AD/Sports Medicine••••• At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati:At Cincinnati: Walker oversees the health care ofUC’s student-athletes.••••• Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff:Joined Staff: August, 1975 as Head AthleticsTrainer. Promoted to Assistant AD in 1998.••••• Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience:Previous Experience: Head Athletics Trainer, Shreve-port Steamers of the World Football League (1975).••••• Related Experience:Related Experience:Related Experience:Related Experience:Related Experience: Vietnam veteran.••••• Background:Background:Background:Background:Background: BS Austin Peay State University(1973), MA Tennessee Tech University (1975).

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Michael DavisAthletics Academic

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Annie RymerAthletics Academic

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Kathy KelleyEligibility/Financial

Aid Coordinator

Diane WadeBusiness

Administrator

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Jason Collins-BakerAssistant Director/

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Marie FriggeAsst. Dir./CustomerRelations-Ticket Ops.

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Leslie WenertAsst. Dir./Marketing& Fan Development

EXTERNAL RELATIONS ATHLETICS BUSINESS OFFICE

Meridy GlennWomen's Soccer

Brian ClearyBaseball

Tabby FaganCheerleaders

2006-07 CINCINNATIHEAD COACHES

Hylton DayesMen's Soccer

Mark DantonioFootball

Monty HopkinsSwimming & Diving

Kimberly JonesTennis

Janet CarlMen’s & Women’s Golf

Mick CroninMen’s Basketball

Mary Lu LodwickAdministrative

Coordinator

Pam MorkRowing

Laurie PirtleWomen's Basketball

Bill SchnierMen’s Track & Field

Jim SchnurWomen’s Track & Field

Lisa SpearsDance Team

Reed SunaharaVolleyball

Patty SpeedAdministrative

Coordinator

Rebecca HinkleAsst. Director/

Compliance

Linda NealAsst. Operations

Manager

Scott WilhoitAdministrative

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