MATT ALVES 53
Sr.-2L, Linebacker
5-10, 215 • Del Valle, Texas (Del Valle)

Scouting Report
At inside linebacker position…Will be huddle call guy…Going to be a great asset to us... …His knowledge of the game is going to make him special…Alves was a starter for most of the 2006 season and finished sixth on the team in tackles...One of the smartest players on the team, Alves should again be a team leader...Should also contend for Academic All-America honors, which he secured in 2006, becoming the first TLU football player to do so.

The TLU Years
2006 -  Breakout season on the squad for Alves…Moved into the starting lineup after the fourth game of the year and did not look back…ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American (Second Team)…Became first TLU football player to earn Academic All-America honors in the college division (covering NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and the NAIA)…4.0 student in business administration…Had at least four tackles in seven games in 2006…Career-best eight tackles (4 solo, 4 assists) in season-opening win over Austin College…Career-best 3.5 tackles for loss in win at McMurry…Also had a forced fumble in the McMurry game…ASC Defensive Player of the Week for his play at McMurry…Ended the year with 9.5 tackles for losses of 25 yards…Academic All-Conference selection.
2005 - Alves broke onto the varsity roster as a linebacker and special teams standout. Alves played in all 10 games in 2005 and registered a total of seven tackles (4 solo, three
assisted). He had two tackles, including a tackle for a three-yard loss, in the conference win over Austin College. He collected three tackles in the conference win over Louisiana College…Academic All-Conference selection.
2004 - Matt was a squad member in 2004 and saw extensive playing time as a member of the junior varsity.

The Prep Years
Alves played for Coach Matt Jones and Coach Kevin Halfmann at Del Valle. He started at wide receiver and linebacker. He was an All-District Honorable Mention selection at linebacker. He also earned Academic All-District honors.

Personal Info
Born: 10-16-85…Son of Brenton and Debbie Alves of Austin...Major: Business Administration...Says his family is the biggest influence on his life...Enjoys cooking, reading and playing sports...He comes from a family of nine...He has six
brothers, including older brother Brian, who has played football and basketball for the TLU Bulldogs.

CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles	G	UA	A	Total	TFL-Yds
2005	10	4	3	7	1.0-3
2006	10	21	24	45	9.5-25
Career	20	25	27	52	10.5-28

RODERICK BATSON 28
Jr.-2L, Running Back
5-7, 150 • Houston, Texas (Mayde Creek)

Scouting Report
Outstanding quickness…Has the ability to avoid tacklers…Avoids big hits…Has the ability to make the big plays…After leading the team in rushing as a true freshman, Batson was second on the team in rushing yards a year ago with 129 yards and three rushing TDs…Batson figures to again be in the running back mix and contend for the starting tailback job…Batson has that extra gear…When in the open field, he has the ability to go a long way.

The TLU Years
2006 – Batson spent much of 2006 as the back-up to starter Bill Miller…Batson scored three touchdowns in 2006, and all three came in Bulldog victories (v. Austin College, v. Trinity, and at McMurry)…His long run, 24 yards, came against McMurry…Had a season-best eight carries in two contests…Did not rush for more than 30 yards in any contest last year, although he had four games in which he had at least 27…Did not catch a pass in 2006…Averaged 3.5 yards per rush and 18.4 yards of all purpose yardage per game.
2005 - Roderick Batson enjoyed a breakout freshman season, one in which he led the team in rushing with 363 yards and scored three rushing TDs. Batson also recorded a touchdown reception. Batson’s best game of 2005 came on Oct. 15 when he rushed 21 times for 100 yards and two TDs. Batson had 121 all-purpose yards in that win over Louisiana College. Batson had a season-best long run of 39 yards in the season-ending win over No. 11-ranked Hardin-Simmons. Batson had four games in the ’05 campaign in which he rushed for 50 or more yards. He had 72 yards on 15 carries in the win over Hardin-Simmons.

The Prep Years
Batson lettered three years at Mayde Creek in football and in track and field.

Personal Info
Born on March 27, 1987...Major: Pre-law...Personal: Enjoys sports and rap music...Nickname: “Taz.“

CAREER STATISTICS

Rushing	G	Att	Yds	TD	Lg	Yds/C	Avg/G
2005	8	85	363	3	39	4.3	45.4
2006	7	37	129	3	24	2.5	18.4
Career	15	122	492	6	39	4.03	32.8

DENATO BERRY 60
So.-SQ, Defensive Line
6-0, 235 • Richmond, Texas (Lamar Consolidated)

Scouting Report
Berry was a member of the junior varsity in 2006…He is competing for a varsity spot…Good size…Improving consistency.

The TLU Years
2006 – Member of the TLU junior varsity.

The Prep Years
First Team All-District selection on defense…Second Team All-Area selection on defense…Academic All-State…Second Team All-District selection on offense.

Personal Info
Born on Oct. 13, 1987…Son of Denito and Janice Berry of Richmond, Texas…Major: Pre-Engineering…Hobbies: Drawing and making movies…Career Goal: To go into mechanical engineering…Biggest Influence On His Life: His father.



JOHN PAUL BLOOMER 79
Jr.-2L, Offensive Line
6-4, 290 • Sugar Land, Texas (Austin)

Scouting Report
Can take that next step to being a great offensive lineman…Probably the most athletic of the offensive lineman…Combines size, athletic ability, toughness…Comes from a football family…Should have a great year…The returning starter at right tackle…Bloomer joins Josh McNeil as an elder statesman on the offensive line. Bloomer will need to provide consistent play and provide leadership to the young line.

The TLU Years
2006 – Played and started in all 10 games in 2006. One of 13 Bulldogs in 2006 to start in all 10 contests.
2005 - Played and started in nine games with the Bulldogs in 2005. He missed the
one game due to injury.
2004 - Bloomer was injured in 2004 and was granted a medical redshirt for that season.

The Prep Years
Bloomer played for Coach Tom Stuart...He started at weak guard in his sophomore, junior and senior seasons. He was named to the First Team All-District, First Team All-Area and First Team All-Academic teams. He was selected as the Lineman of the Year and recorded the most knock downs in his senior season.

Personal Info
Born: 4-2-86...Son of Brad and Sylvia Bloomer...Majoring in kinesiology at TLU...Says the biggest influences on his life are his grandfather and his father...His hobbies include swimming and spending time with friends...Nickname: “J.P.“



DWIGHT BONNER 21
Jr.-2L, Defensive Back
5-8, 185 • Katy, Texas (Katy)

Scouting Report
A lot of natural ability…Good feet…Understands how to play defensive back…Understands body position…Looking for him to be real positive influence in that back row…From his cornerback position, Bonner led the American Southwest Conference in interceptions a year ago (with six) and already has nine picks in two years with the team. He possesses all the necessary tools to be a great cornerback – speed, agility and the ability to catch the football…A Second Team All-ASC performer in 2006, Bonner should contend for All-Conference and All-Region honors and could be a candidate for All-American awards.

The TLU Years
2006 – ASC Second Team All-Conference selection…Led the ASC in interceptions (six) as a sophomore…Started at cornerback in all 10 of the Bulldogs’ games (one of only 13 players on the squad to start all 10 games)…Picked off two passes in the 14-9 home win over Trinity…Bonner’s second interception iced the game in the fourth quarter…ASC Defensive Player of the Week for his two-interception game against Trinity…Had seven tackles in road loss to Mary Hardin-Baylor…Picked off a pass (with a return of 30 yards) and made four tackles in road win over Louisiana College…Finished the year with 63 yards in interception returns…Broke up eight passes.
2005 - Dwight Bonner garnered an ASC All-Conference Honorable Mention award and an ASC Player of the Week honor in his first year with the Bulldogs. Bonner’s interception in the fourth quarter against Hardin-Simmons secured TLU’s upset win over the No. 11-ranked Cowboys. Bonner also had a 60-yard interception return for a touchdown in the 1-point road loss to Sul Ross State. Bonner collected three interceptions in 2005 for 60 yards in INT-return yardage. His other interception came in the tight road loss to Mary Hardin-Baylor. Bonner registered 26 total tackles (17 solo, 9 assisted), a team-leading 10 pass break-ups and one blocked field goal (against Sul Ross State). He also registered 1.5 tackles for loss and had a fumble recovery.

The Prep Years
Dwight Bonner played for Coach Gary Joseph at Katy High School.

Personal Info
Major: Business. Personal: Son of Jacqueline Dotson of Katy, Texas...Says his mother is the biggest influence on his life...Career Goals: Graduation from college and successful business career. Hobbies: Working out. Nickname: “D.“

CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles	G	UA	A	Total	TFL-Yds	INT-Yds-TD
2005	10	17	9	26	1.5-4	3-60-1
2006	10	18	10	28	0.0-0	6-63-0
Career	20	35	19	54	1.5-4	9-123-1

ROBERT BONNER 2
Jr.-2L, Defensive Back
5-10, 180 • San Antonio, Texas (Taft)

Scouting Report
Was working at free safety and at corner in the spring…Has good athletic skills (runs well, jumps well)…Still learning the game…Enters the fall of 2007 after an outstanding spring season which ended in his three-interception performance against the University of Chihuahua…Bonner started in the secondary in the spring game against Chihuahua and was the team’s top defensive standout in the Bulldogs’ 46-14 win in Mexico. Bonner hopes to carry that outstanding play into the 2007 season in which he is expected to start in the secondary…Never to shy from a big hit, Bonner is also a valuable special teams performer.

The TLU Years
2006 – Played in all 10 games…Did not have a start, although he saw time in the second and on special teams units…Had a career-best six tackles in the home loss to Hardin-Simmons…Had two tackles v. Trinity and two tackles v. UMHB…Also returned a punt for five yards in road win at McMurry.
2005 - Bonner played in seven games as a true freshman and recorded two tackles (1 solo, 1 assisted). He collected his first, and only, career interception in the Bulldogs’ road win over Austin College. He returned that interception 15 yards.

The Prep Years
Bonner played at Taft High School for Coach Lee Bridges. He played wide receiver, cornerback and running back.

Personal Info
Born on Feb. 14, 1987...Son of Derrick Bonner of Grand Prairie, Texas, and Misako Bonner of San Antonio, Texas...Major: Business Management...Hobbies: Sports and video games...Personal: Says his family is the biggest influence on his life...He is an uncle to six nieces and nephews...Nickname: “Bob.“

CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles	G	UA	A	Total	TFL-Yds	INT-Yds-TD
2005	7	1	1	2	0.0-0	1-15-0
2006	10	5	7	12	0.0-0	0-0-0
Career	17	6	8	14	0.0-0	1-15-0

ROBERT BONUGLI 26
Jr.-2L, Defensive Back
5-9, 165 • San Antonio, Texas (Warren)

Scouting Report
Consistent player…Doesn’t make very many errors…A great technician…Always around the ball and makes plays…Great attitude…Working on strength and speed…Outstanding mental preparation…Back for his junior season after spending the last two years as a back-up in the Bulldogs’ secondary...Will battle for time at cornerback. He will also be a valuable special teams performer.

The TLU Years
2006 – Played in seven games as a sophomore…Did not register a tackle.
2005 - Bonugli played in nine games as a true freshman. He collected two total tackles (both tackle assists vs. Sul Ross State) in 2005. He also recorded one pass break-up.

The Prep Years
Bonugli started three years at Warren High School and played for Coach Bryan Dausin. He started at cornerback in his junior and senior seasons. He moved over to rover for his senior year. Bonugli was named to the Second Team All-District 27-5A in his junior year and to the First Team All-District 27-5A as a senior. In his sophomore season, Bonugli
was named the San Antonio Express-News Defensive Player of the Week. He was mentioned two times in Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine.

Personal Info
Born on Oct. 28, 1986...Son of Robert and Susan Bonugli of San Antonio, Texas...Says his father is the biggest influence on his life...Major: Pre-medicine...Hobbies: Video games...Robert says the Bonugli family tree of which he is a part is the only Bonugli family tree in the world.

CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles	G	UA	A	Total	TFL-Yds	INT-Yds-TD
2005	9	0	2	2	0-0	0-0-0
2006	7	0	0	0	0-0	0-0-0
Career	16	0	2	2	0-0	0-0-0

ALFRED BRADFORD 76
Jr.-1L, Offensive Line
6-0, 300 • Austin, Texas (Lyndon B. Johnson)

Scouting Report
Great feet for a big man…Needs to work on his consistency…Good attitude…Pointing to having a good year in 2007…Spent time in 2006 as the back-up at right guard.
 
The TLU Years
2006 - Earned his first varsity letter in 2006.
2005 - Bradford was a member of the squad in 2005 and saw time on the Bulldog junior
varsity. He did not appear in any varsity contests.

The Prep Years
Bradford started for LJB High School in Austin in his junior and senior seasons. He played for Coach David Seaborn at LBJ. Bradford played a variety of positions, including offensive guard, offensive tackle, deep snapper, defensive tackle and center. He was named to the Honorable Mention All-District 25-4A team in 2004.

Personal Info
Born on Jan. 11, 1987. Personal: Son of Alfred and Arlene Bradford of Austin, Texas...Major: Business...Lists owning his own business as his career goal...Enjoys playing video games...Says his parents are the biggest influences in his life...Nickname: “Big Daddy.“



DEXTER BREWER 23
Sr.-2L, Running Back
5-9, 185 • Wallis, Texas (Brazos)

Scouting Report
Had a good spring…Very tough kid…Very smart…Makes the right plays…Could be a factor this year at running back…Started three games last year, played in nine and finished as the third-leading rusher on the team with 121 yards…Brewer possesses good speed and is capable of gaining those tough inside yards.

The TLU Years
2006 – Made three starts and played in nine games…Rushed for 121 yards and averaged 3.5 yards per carry…Scored one touchdown, in the opening-day win over Austin College…Had a long run of 35 yards (second longest on the team in 2006)…Also caught three passes and had a long catch of six.
2005 - Appeared in six games in 2005 and rushed for a total of 137 yards on 42 carries (an average of 3.3 yards per carry)…Brewer ranked fourth on the team in rushing yards and tied for third on the team in rushing TDs (with two). He had a 30-yard TD run in the upset win over No. 11-ranked Hardin-Simmons in the regular-season finale of 2005…The rushing TD came in the first quarter and gave TLU a 14-7 lead. The 30-yard scoring run was the longest for Brewer in 2005 and was the longest of his career…Brewer also scored in the 17-16 road loss at East Texas Baptist. He scored on a 4-yard run in the first quarter. Brewer had 52 yards rushing in the win over No. 11 Hardin-Simmons and 48 yards in the 8-point loss at Top 25-ranked Mary Hardin-Baylor. 2004 - Brewer was a squad member in 2004. He played on the TLU junior varsity.

The Prep Years
Brewer played for Coach Brian Boone and was three-year varsity starter at Brazos High School. In 2001 and 2002 he was a Second Team All-District selection at tailback, and in 2003 he was a First Team All-District tailback. Brewer was named the team’s Most Valuable Player in 2003.

Personal Info
Born: 3-9-86...Son of David and Deborah Brewer...Majoring in marketing at TLU. His hobbies include reading. He says the biggest influences on his life are his parents.

CAREER STATISTICS

Rushing	G	Att	Yds	TD	Lg	Yds/C	Avg/G
2005	6	42	137	2	30	3.3	22.8
2006	9	35	121	1	35	3.5	13.4
Career	15	177	258	3	35	3.35	17.2

SEAN CLEMENTS 31
So.-1L, Defensive Back
5-10, 180, Austin (Austin)

Scouting Report
Playing cornerback…Battling for additional playing time, either in the Bulldog secondary or as a key special teams performer…Working on understanding the game…Working on consistency…Hard worker.

The TLU Years
2006 – Saw varsity action with the Bulldogs…Credited with one solo tackle in season-opening win over Austin College.

The Prep Years
Clements was a two-year letterman and a starting cornerback for Austin High School in Austin.

CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles	G	UA	A	Total	TFL-Yds	Sacks-Yds
2006	4	1	0	1	0-0	0-0
Career	4	1	0	1	0-0	0-0

JERRY CLOUSE 7
Sr.-3L,Wide Receiver
5-10, 180 • San Antonio, Texas (Madison)

Scouting Report
Best receiver in spring ball…Very smart…Very tough and physical…Will be the leader of the receivers in 2007…Clouse returned to the team in 2005 after sitting out the 2004 and 2003 seasons…He played a support role in 2005 as a back-up receiver and as a special teams contributor.

The TLU Years
2006 – Played in all 10 games…Averaged 10.9 yards per catch…Averaged 19.0 all purpose yards per game…Finished year with 18 catches for 197 yards…Had a long catch of 31 yards (vs. Hardin-Simmons)…Had four catches for 55 yards (vs. Hardin-Simmons)…Also had four catches, for 28 yards (vs. Howard Payne)…Had two three-catch games (vs. East Texas Baptist and vs. Sul Ross State)…Had five catches of more than 15 yards…Academic All-Conference selection.

2005 - He made four catches for 28 yards, and he collected four tackles on special teams (1 solo, 3 assisted). Clouse’s long reception of the year was an 18-yarder against Austin College.
2002 - Clouse lettered for the Bulldogs in 2002 when he played in eight games and made four catches. He had 39 yards in receiving and had a touchdown catch.

Personal Info
Born: 11-1-83...Son of Tom and Liz Clouse of San Antonio, Texas...Majoring in kinesiology with a minor in biology...Would like to go into the coaching profession.

CAREER STATISTICS

Receiving	G	Rec	Yds	TD	Lg	Yds/C	Avg/G
2002	8	4	39	1	18	9.8	4.9
2005	10	4	28	0	18	7.0	2.8
2006	10	18	197	0	31	10.9	16.7
Career	28	26	264	1	31	10.2	9.43

JEFF DAVIS 52
So.-SQ, Linebacker
5-11, 220 • Houston, Texas (Alief Hastings)

Scouting Report
Backing up Matt Alves at inside linebacker…Works hard…Improving consistency and speed…Learning the system…Growing in confidence…Will be valuable special teams performer…Will learn under Alves as the year progresses.

The TLU Years
2006 – Played on the junior varsity in 2006.

The Prep Years
Davis had 75 tackles for a state playoff team and served as the team’s team captain. He was an Academic All-District and Academic All-State selection.

Personal Info
Born on Oct. 5, 1987...Son of Jeffrey Davis of Houston...Major: Engineering with a minor in accounting.



STEVE DAVIS 44
So.-TR, Tight End
6-0, 195 • New Braunfels, Texas (Canyon/Texas State)

Scouting Report
Steven Davis traveled with the squad to Mexico for the game with the University of Chihuahua…Enters the fall as the back-up to Michael Janak at tight end.

The Prep Years
First Team All-District tight end at New Braunfels Canyon…Played for his father, Les Davis, at New Braunfels Canyon…Graduated in the top three percent of his high school.

Personal Info
Born on Feb. 23, 1988…Son of Les and Paulette Davis of New Braunfels, Texas…Hobbies: Football, hanging out with friends…Biggest Influence on Your Life: His family…Nickname: “Dave.”



TRAVIS DYSON 11
Fr.-TR, Defensive Back
5-10, 170 • Orange, Texas (Little Cypress-Mauriceville/UMHB)

The Scouting Report
Dyson will make a position move, from running back to defensive back, to start the fall preseason…Dyson’s athletic ability is needed in the Bulldog secondary…The move could be permanent, or Dyson could go back to running back…Dyson was the leading rusher in the spring game win over the University of Chihuahua with nine rushes for 60 yards…Good quickness and cutting ability as a running back.

The Prep Years
Lettered at Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School in Orange, Texas.



STEVEN FIALA 25
Jr.-2L, Defensive Back
5-10, 185 • El Campo, Texas (El Campo)

Scouting Report
Has been playing safety, going between strong and free safety…Great work ethic…Great in the weight room…Goes hard all the time…Has a chance to play more in the zone defense…Getting better as a communicator…Working on speed…Smart player…Improving on consistency…Battling for significant playing time during his third year on the varsity squad…He’ll likely be a regular on the Bulldogs’ special teams units.

The TLU Years
2006 – Played in all 10 games…Recorded eight total tackles…Had a personal best four tackles in road win at Louisiana College (1 solo, 3 assists)…Started the season with three tackles (1 solo, 2 assists) in home win over Austin College.
2005 - Fiala played in four games as a true freshman, primarily on special teams. Fiala did not have a tackle in varsity action.

The Prep Years
Fiala played for Coach Bob Gillis at El Campo High School. He lettered three seasons for El Campo and was a First Team All-Wharton County selection in his junior and senior years. Fiala was selected to the First Team All-District as a wide receiver in 2003. In the 2004 season, he was named to the Second Team All-District. He was an Academic All-
District selection as a junior and an All-State Academic selection as a senior.

Personal Info
Born on April 16, 1987...Son of Allan and Debbie Fiala of El Campo, Texas...Major: Kinesiology with a minor in mathematics...Career Goal: To go into coaching…Hobbies: Fishing and sports.

CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles	G	UA	A	Total	TFL-Yds	Sacks-Yds
2005	4	0	0	0	0-0	0-0
2006	10	3	5	8	0-0	0-0
Career	14	3	5	8	0-0	0-0

JERRY GALLEGOS 69
Jr.-2L, Offensive Line
5-11, 280 • San Antonio, Texas (Taft)

Scouting Report
Overcame some injuries in the spring…Great strength…Good technique player…Should be a starter at left guard.

The TLU Years
2006 – Played in eight games in 2006…Started five games at left guard.
2005 - Gallegos earned his first varsity letter in 2005 in a back-up role for the offensive line.

The Prep Years
Gallegos started for three years on the varsity and played on two Bi-District finalist squads and a State quarterfinal squad. Gallegos saw time at left guard and at left tackle in 2002, right guard in 2003, and right guard in 2004. Gallegos was an All-District 27-5A selection in 2003 and 2004. He also started on some special teams units. He
played for Coach Lee Bridges at Taft.

Personal Info
Born on Nov. 7, 1986...Son of Gerardo and Rosie Gallegos of San Antonio, Texas...Major: Marketing/Advertising with a minor in Spanish...Hobbies: Sports, video games, movies, going to Wal-Mart, and having fun…Has volunteered at the Seguin Activity Center and with the Salvation Army.



ERNESTO GARCIA
Jr.-1L, Defensive Line
6-0, 280 • Taft, Texas (Taft)

Scouting Report
Penciled in as a defensive tackle…Working on consistency…Needs to be every down tackle…Working on his strength…Needs to increase foot speed…Has the talent to be a valuable performer on the defensive line.

The TLU Years
2006 – Played in six games…Saw time as a defensive tackle…Made three tackles on the year…Had a solo tackle in the home loss to Mississippi College…Had tackle assists versus Austin College and Sul Ross State.
2005 - Garcia was a member of the junior varsity in 2005. He did not see varsity action.

The Prep Years
Garcia played for Coach David Davis at Taft High School. Garcia started three years for Taft and played offensive guard and defensive end. He was an All-District offensive lineman in 2002, 2003 and 2004. He was a team captain in 2004.

Personal Info
Born on Nov. 22, 1986…Son of Ernesto and Velma Garcia of Taft, Texas…Major: Kinesiology with a minor in history…Would like to be a football coach…Nickname: “Ernie.”



KYLE GILLIS 57
Jr.-2L, Offensive Line
6-1, 245 • El Campo, Texas (El Campo)

Scouting Report
Plays bigger than he is…Great feet and technique…Very tough…Great conditioning…Was having a great spring until he got hurt…Will start at left guard.

The TLU Years
2006 – Thomas Eddy Award Winner for outstanding leadership and contributions to the team on and off the field…Played in all 10 games…Started at left guard and at left tackle…Named to the Second Team All-Conference squad as an offensive guard…Academic All-Conference selection.
2005 - Gillis played in all 10 games as a true freshman in 2005. He saw time at center on the varsity and earned his first varsity letter. Gillis was also a fixture on special teams. He even had three solo tackles in 2005.

The Prep Years
Gillis started three years at El Campo High School, where he played for his father, El Campo Head Coach Bob Gillis. Kyle was a key contributor on El Campo’s 11-3 season in 2003. That 2003 team advanced to the state quarterfinals. The 2004 El Campo squad went 9-4 and made it to the regional semifinals. Gillis was named to the All-District and
All-County teams as a junior and to the All-State, Academic All-State, All-County, All-Victoria Advocate and All-District squads as a senior.

Personal Info
Born on Feb. 6, 1987...Son of Bob and Lisa Gillis of El Campo, Texas...Major: Kinesiology with a minor in history...Enjoys hunting and fishing...Says his grandfather has been the biggest influence on his life.



KASHEN GREATHOUSE 81
Jr.-1L,Wide Receiver
6-0, 190 • Gonzales, Texas (Gonzales)

Scouting Report
Had a great game in Mexico…Was the leading receiver in Mexico with four catches for 95 yards and a touchdown…Made some great catches in the Mexico game…Has to become more consistent…Right now in the starting lineup at receiver with Jonathan Randle and Jerry Clouse…Son of former Bulldog nose tackle Horace Greathouse.

The TLU Years
2006 – Earned his first varsity letter…Played in three games…Did not record a catch.
2005 – Member of the Bulldog junior varsity.

The Prep Years
Greathouse was a three-year letterman for the Gonzales Apaches. He played for
Coach Bruce Salmon at Gonzales High School. Greathouse was a two-time First Team
All-District 25-3A selection and a two-time All-Area Honorable Mention choice. He was named to the Academic All-District Team in 2003 and to the Academic All-State Team in 2004.

Personal Info
Born on May 11, 1987...Son of Horace and Michelle Greathouse…His father Horace played on the 1987 Texas Lutheran squad, the last team fielded by the university before the program disbanded for 10 seasons...Major: Psychology...Career Goals: Graduate from college, become a school psychologist, obtain his doctorate and open his own practice…List his parents and grandparents as the biggest influences on his life...Hobbies: All sports...Nickname: “Kash.“



JESSE GREMMINGER 82
Jr.-2L,Wide Receiver/Returner
5-9, 155 • Richmond, Texas (Fort Bend Austin/Southeastern Oklahoma St.)

Scouting Report
Injured in the spring…Should be a great return man once again for the Bulldogs…Could also be a factor at receiver.

The TLU Years
2006 – ASC Honorable Mention All-Conference as a returner…Led ASC in punt return average (12.3 yards per return)…Had the lone punt return for a TD in the conference in 2006…Played in all 10 games…Had 13 punt returns…Totaled 160 yards in punt returns…Had a long return of 68 yards, which went for a game-winning touchdown in the road victory at Howard Payne…ASC Special Teams Player of the Week after the game-winning return against HPU.
2005 - Gremminger played in three games in his first year with the squad. He had one catch for 10 yards and returned three kicks. He averaged 24.3 yards per kick return and had a long return of 33 yards in the road win over Mississippi College.

The Southeastern Oklahoma Years
Gremminger redshirted in his one year at Southeastern Oklahoma State.

Personal Info
Born on Jan. 10, 1986...Son of Larry and Lois Gremminger of Richmond, Texas...Major: Business...Hobbies: Hunting and fishing...Says the biggest influence on his life has been Mason Gibson...Gremminger had an uncle that played for the Green Bay Packers.

CAREER STATISTICS

Receiving	G	Rec	Yds	TD	Lg	Yds/C	Avg/G
2005	3	1	10	0	10	10.0	3.3
2006	10	7	72	0	20	10.3	7.2
Career	13	8	82	0	20	10.25	6.3

Kick Returns	G	No	Yds	TD	Lg	Avg
2005	3	3	73	0	33	24.3
Career	3	3	73	0	33	24.3

Punt Returns	G	No	Yds	Avg	TD	Long
2006	10	13	160	12.3	1	68
Career	10	13	160	12.3	1	68

CASEY HARRYMAN 33
Jr.-1L, Defensive Lineman
6-0, 235 • Cuero, Texas (Cuero)

Scouting Report
Started out the spring as an inside linebacker and was moved to defensive end (whip position)…Coaches moved him to new position to play…Has a chance to start and play a lot…Adjusting to new position…Runs well…Developing into pass rusher…Coaches expecting him to embrace new position and make great contributions…Was willing to make move to new position for betterment of the team.

The TLU Years
2006 – Played in all 10 games…Recorded 12 tackles (4 solo, 8 assists)…Valuable special teams performer…Had 2.5 tackles that resulted in 10 yards in losses…Had a sack for five yards in the season-opening win against Austin College…Forced a fumble in the home loss to Hardin-Simmons.
2005 - Harryman did not see varsity action in 2005. He was a member of the junior varsity.

The Prep Years
Harryman started three seasons at linebacker for Cuero, where he was coached by Mark Reeve. Cuero won the District 26-3A Championship in each of Harryman’s three seasons on the varsity. In 2003, he was named to the Academic All-District Team. In 2004, Harryman played linebacker and fullback for Cuero’s 14-1 squad that finished as
the Class 3A Runner-up. He was named to the First Team All-District, First Team All-Area and First Team All-State as a linebacker. As a senior, Harryman added another Academic All-District selection and was named to the First Team Academic All-State.

Personal Info
Born on May 3, 1987...Son of Homer and Kathy Harryman of Nursery, Texas...Major: Kinesiology with a minor in business...Lists his career goals as graduating from college and getting a job that pays well.

CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles	G	UA	A	Total	TFL-Yds	Sacks-Yds
2006	10	4	8	12	2.5-10	1.0-5
Career	10	4	8	12	2.5-10	1.0-5

JOHN JACKSON 97
So.-SQ, Defensive Line
6-1, 210, San Antonio (Judson)

Scouting Report
Also playing the defensive end (whip position)…Has shown improvement in the spring…Growing as a pass rusher…Improving foot quickness and strength…Has a chance to develop into a solid contributor…Could contribute in 2007.

The TLU Years
2006 – Saw time on the TLU junior varsity.

The Prep Years
Jackson was an All-District Honorable Mention selection. Jackson had 118 tackles, eight pass knockdowns, one forced fumble, five sacks and three fumble recoveries with the Converse Judson Rockets.

Personal Info
Born on Nov. 29, 1987…Son of John E. Jackson Jr. and Lydia E. Jackson of Converse, Texas…Major: Mathematics…Member of the Alpha Phi Alpha national fraternity…Career Plans: To graduate and work as an actuary…Hobbies: Music and working out…Biggest Influence on His Life: His parents.



MICHAEL JANAK 81
Sr.-3L, Tight End
6-3, 250 • Santa Fe, Texas (Santa Fe)

Scouting Report
Should be a great tight end…Great spring…Gives us the ability to have both a receiver and a blocker at the tight end position…Can do it all…Should contend for All-Conference, All-Region and perhaps All-American honors.

The TLU Years
2006 – ASC All-Conference Honorable Mention selection…ASC Academic All-Conference selection…Played in all 10 games…Had six catches for 52 yards…Had one touchdown – a 16-yard catch in the road win at McMurry.
2005 – Janak played in all 10 games and had 11 catches for 135 yards and a
touchdown. He scored on a 29-yard TD pass from Sean Salinas in the road win over
Mississippi College. Janak also had two-point pass reception in the road win over Austin College.
2004 – Played in nine games. He caught one of the most important passes of 2004, when he grabbed a Sean Salinas pass for a two-point conversion against Louisiana College. In what turned out to be a very necessary two points, Salinas picked up the blocked extra-point attempt and found Janak in the end zone. Janak caught three passes in 2004 and had 35 yards in receiving.

The Prep Years
Janak played for Coach Joe Krauskopf at Santa Fe High School. He started at tight end in 2002 and 2003. He was an All-District Honorable Mention tight end in 2002. The team won their first District Championship in its 57-year history. As a senior in 2003, he also played defensive end and punter. He was named All-District Second Team tight end in
2003 and earned All-District Honorable Mention defensive end honors. He was named the MVP of the varsity team in 2003. He received the “Hog Award“ as best lineman on his team.

Personal Info
Born: 12-5-85...Son of Patrick and Joan Janak and Roger and Daula Upton...Majoring in education with a minor in English...Hobbies include fishing, hunting, working out and music...Says the biggest influences on his life are God, his parents, and Joe Krauskopf...Says his maternal family history is traced back over five generations and that his mother’s great-great grandfather was a Civil War veteran...His paternal family history is traced back six generations from the Czech Republic to America…Career Goal: to become an athletic director/head coach and win a state title.

CAREER STATISTICS

Receiving	G	Rec	Yds	TD	Lg	Yds/C	Avg/G
2004	9	3	35	0	17	11.7	3.9
2005	10	11	135	1	29	12.3	13.5
2006	10	6	52	1	16	13.7	5.2
Career	29	20	222	2	29	11.1	7.66

ZEB JUDD 45
So.-1L, Linebacker
5-11, 205 • Teague, Texas (Teague)

Scouting Report
Playing that sam outside linebacker position…Battling with Adam Franklin for starting job…He will hit you…Improving on playing under control…Aggressive…Works hard…Runs hard…Great intensity.

The TLU Years
2006 – Played in three games and recorded a tackle assist in each game…Earned first varsity letter.

The Prep Years
Judd was an Honorable Mention All-State selection at linebacker. He was also named to the Second Team Super CenTex team. Judd was the Co-Defensive MVP of District 22-2A.

Personal Info
Born on Nov. 14, 1987…Son of Sam and Renee’ Judd of Mexia, Texas…Major: Biology with minors in chemistry and Spanish…Member of Zeta Chi fraternity and the Student Government Association…Plans to graduate and then attend medical school…Biggest Influence On His Life: His mother.

CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles	G	UA	A	Total	TFL-Yds	Sacks-Yds
2006	3	0	3	3	0-0	0-0
Career	3	0	3	3	0-0	0-0

KENNETH JUSTICE
So.-SQ, Defensive Line
6-2, 225 • Pharr, Texas (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo North)

Scouting Report
Working on improving his strength…Good attitude…Defensive tackle.

The TLU Years
2006 – Played on the junior varsity in 2006.

The Prep Years
Played for Coach Freddy Hernandez at PSJA North…He was named the team’s Most Improved Player.

Personal Info
Born on Jan. 21, 1988…Son of Kenneth C. Justice and Laura Lozano…Major: Sociology with a minor in criminal justice…Career Plans: To enter the military or law enforcement…Hobbies: Fishing and hunting…Biggest Influence On His Life: His grandfather.



KEITH KAISER 18
Jr.-1L, Wide Receiver
6-4, 175 • Hallettsville, Texas (Sacred Heart)

Scouting Report
Came along really well in the spring...Fourth receiver right now…Has the hands, intelligence and toughness to be a factor.

The TLU Years
2006 – Earned first varsity letter…Played in road win at McMurry…Academic All-Conference selection.
2005 - Kaiser did not appear in a varsity game in 2005…He was a member of the TLU junior varsity.

The Prep Years
Kaiser played for Coach Pat Henke at Hallettsville Sacred Heart. Kaiser was a special teams player on Sacred Heart’s 2001 TAPPS state runner-up team. He played on special teams and was a wide receiver on the 2002 state championship squad. In 2003, Kaiser started at wide receiver, tight end and free safety when the team was the state runner-up. In his senior year, Kaiser started at wide receiver, tight end and free safety. He was named to the First Team All-State as a wide receiver and Second Team All-State as a free safety. Kaiser played on four district championship squads.

Personal Info
Born on Sept. 8, 1986...Son of Tim and Teresa Kaiser of Hallettsville, Texas...Major: Business with a minor in history...Hobbies: Wakeboarding and paintball…Biggest Influence On His Life: His parents and his family.



CHAD LOTH 78
Jr.-1L, Offensive Line
6-2, 310 • Fredericksburg, Texas (Fredericksburg)

Scouting Report
One of the best attitude kids on the team…Probably the most improved player in spring ball…Should make a run for playing time this year.

The TLU Years
2006 – Loth earned his first varsity letter in 2006.
2005 – Loth did not see varsity action. He was a member of the junior varsity in 2005.

The Prep Years
Loth started at offensive guard in the 2003 and 2004 seasons for Coach Dean Herbort at Fredericksburg High School. Fredericksburg advanced to the first round of the Class 4A state playoffs in 2003. Loth earned Academic All-District and Honorable Mention All-District honors in that season. In 2004, Loth was named to the Academic All-District and
Honorable Mention All-District teams in that season. In 2004, Loth was named to the Academic All-State Team and to the First Team All-District and All-Southwest Texas teams.

Personal Info
Born on April 23, 1987...Son of Tim and Rhonda Loth of Fredericksburg, Texas...Major: Biology...Hobbies: Hunting, fishing and paintball...Last name pronounced “Lott.“


JOSHUA MCNEIL 68
Jr.-2L, Offensive Line
5-10, 250 • Killeen, Texas (Killeen)

Scouting Report
Leader of the offensive line…One of the leaders of the entire team…Great toughness and mental attitude…Makes all the calls at the line… Had a great spring and a great spring game.

The TLU Years
2006 – Started and played in nine games in 2006…Started at center…Missed one game (v. Sul Ross State) due to injury.
2005 – McNeil started at center as a true freshman in 2005. He played in all 10 games.

The Prep Years
McNeil played for Coach Sam Jones at Killeen High School. He started two years and twice earned All-District honors. He was a First Team All-District selection in 2004 and a Second Team All-District choice in 2003. He was also named Second Team All-Central Texas in 2004. McNeil was the 2004 Stubblefield Award recipient.

Personal Info
Born on April 23, 1987...Son of Merri McNeil of Killeen, Texas...Major: Accounting...Wants to become a successful CPA...Hobbies: Sports...His mother is the biggest influence on his life.



JOEY MENDOZA 43
So.-SQ, Linebacker
5-9, 198, Houston (Bellaire)

Scouting Report
Playing as the back-up to Andy Puryear at inside linebacker position…Great attitude and effort…What he lacks in size and speed he makes up in effort…Goes hard all the time…Behind a real good player in Andy Puryear…He needs to learn from Puryear and Matt Alves…Great intensity…Learning the new system…Working on consistency.

The TLU Years
2006 – Member of the junior varsity.

The Prep Years
Mendoza was a District 21-5A Honorable Mention selection and was a recipient of the Randy Murff Memorial Scholarship.

Personal Info
Born on March 21, 1988…Son of Joe and Sandy Mendoza of Houston…Major: Kinesiology.



MATTHEW MORALES 91
So.-SQ, Defensive Line
5-10, 230, Houston (San Antonio Reagan)

Scouting Report
Slated at the defensive tackle spot…Also may play some noseguard…Provides versatility on the defensive line…Great attitude…Great work ethic…Goes hard all the time…Always has a smile on his face…One of those kids that just won’t quit…He’s going to play in 2007.

The TLU Years
2006 – Junior varsity player in 2006.

The Prep Years
Morales transferred into San Antonio Reagan High School after living in Houston. He had two athletics awards and was an Honor Roll student.

Personal Info
Born on Aug. 23, 1987…Major: Computer Science…Biggest Influences On His Life: His aunt, Cynthia Morales-Montalvo, and his grandmother…Career Plans: To be a computer engineer and architect…Hobbies: Playing the guitar, Guitar Hero.



BRAD NEWMAN 47
Fr.-FY, Fullback
5-8, 225, Houston (Cypress Ridge)

Scouting Report
Came out in the spring…Once he got in shape, started to make a lot of improvement…He’ll make a push at fullback.

The TLU Years
Joined the program for the spring football season.

The Prep Years
First team All-District 17-5A on the defensive line…Honorable Mention selection in baseball.

Personal Info
Born on June 12, 1987…Son of David and Carolyn Newman of Houston…Major: Business administration and marketing…Has a minor in philosophy…Hobbies: Video games…Biggest Influence On Your Life: His family…Has volunteered at the Seguin Outdoor Learning Center…Member of Alpha Kappa Psi.


THOMAS OLSBERG 30
So.-SQ, Safety
5-10, 195, Corpus Christi (Carroll)

Scouting Report
Playing safety, more at free than at strong…Runs decent…Working on his strength…Improving his confidence as a college ball player…Could be valuable special teams player…Learning the passing defense.

The TLU Years
2006 – Member of the junior varsity.

The Prep Years
Olsberg was named First Team All-District, Second Team All-Metro and All-Bay Area. He was a member of a District Championship team in 2005.



TY PALMER 34
Jr.-2L, Fullback
6-3, 220 • Kerrville, Texas (Tivy)

Scouting Report
Battling to be the starting fullback…Moved to fullback from tight end…Had great spring…Very intelligent…Great hands…Good receiver out the backfield…Should have a great 2007.

The TLU Years
2006 – Played in all 10 games…Had just one catch, but it went for an 11-yard touchdown against Austin College…Valuable blocker throughout the season.
2005 – Made just three catches but two of those catches went for touchdowns…Caught a 14-yard touchdown against Austin College…Had a 2-yard TD grab in the home win over Louisiana College.

The Prep Years
Palmer played for Coach Mark Smith at Kerrville Tivy High School. Palmer was a 2004 starter at tight end and at defensive end. He was named to the First Team All-District and to the First Team Academic All-State. Palmer played on Kerrville Tivy’s Bi-District Championship squad, and he was named to the First Team All-Hill Country. Palmer also
participated in track and field and was a two-time district champion in the discus.

Personal Info
Born on Sept. 13, 1986...Son of Grant and Beth Palmer of Kerrville, Texas...Major: Kinesiology with a minor in Applied Science...Would like to teach and coach...His hobbies include weight lifting...Lists God and his parents as the biggest influences on his life... President of the TLU Fellowship of Christian Athletes. 
CAREER STATISTICS

Receiving	G	Rec	Yds	TD	Lg	Yds/C	Avg/G
2005	10	3	29	2	14	9.7	2.9
2006	10	1	11	1	11	11	1.1
Career	20	4	40	3	14	10	2.0

LUIS PENA 64
So.-1L, Offensive Line
6-2, 280, Taft (San Antonio)

Scouting Report
Big, talented offensive lineman fighting for the starting job at left tackle…Gained valuable experience in 2006 as a part-time starter…Looks to continue development.

The TLU Years
2006 – Started in one game (the season-opening win over Austin College)…Appeared in eight total games…Earned first varsity letter.

The Prep Years
Pearsall representative at 2006 South Texas Coaches Association All-Star Football Game.

Persona Info
Born on June 6, 1988…Son of Luis Rey Pena Sr. and Melinda Carrizales…Major: Business Administration with a minor in finance…Hobbies: Reading and playing football…Career Goal: To become CEO of a corporation.

 

DREW PERRY 50
So.-SQ, Offensive Line
6-3, 235, Grapevine (Grapevine)

Scouting Report
Moved to offensive line in the spring and made great strides…Will push for a starting position…Fighting for the spot at right tackle.

The TLU Years
2006 – Played on the TLU junior varsity.

The Prep Years
He played for Coach Gary Mullins at Grapevine High School. Perry was a varsity letterman.

Personal Info
Born on Nov. 5, 1987…Son of Richmond and Denise Perry of Grapevine, Texas…Major: Applied sciences with a minor in mathematics…Career Plans: To go to graduate school…Want to pursue a career in civil or mechanical engineering…Biggest Influence On His Life: His father and his mother.

ANDY PURYEAR 42
Sr.-3L, Linebacker
6-0, 220 • El Campo, Texas (El Campo)

Scouting Report
Starting "bill" linebacker (weakside linebacker – inside linebacker)…Intense player…Runs hard…Hits hard…Everything you look for in a linebacker…Should lead the team in tackles…Working on pattern reads…Coaches looking forward to seeing him in his senior year…Team leader…Top returning linebacker and one of the team leaders on defense…Always looking to make a big hit…Should be all over the field making plays for TLU…Should contend for All-Conference, All-Region and All-America honors.

The TLU Years
2006 – First Team All-Conference linebacker…Led the team in tackles (82, career high) and tackles for loss (career-high 13.0 for 43 yards)…Forced one fumble…Had 1.5 sacks for 16 yards…Recorded seven or more tackles in eight games…Had a season-best 12 tackles (7 solo, 5 assists) in road win over Howard Payne…Also had two tackles for loss v. HPU…Collected nine tackles and 3.0 tackles for loss in home loss to Hardin-Simmons…Had one pass break-up…Had 10 tackles in home loss to Mississippi College.
2005 – Puryear started and played in 10 games…Grabbed a then career-high 55 total tackles (27 solo, 28 tackle assists) and had a then career-high 7.5 tackles for loss (16 yards in losses)…His 55 tackles ranked fourth on the team, and his 7.5 tackles for loss ranked second on the team…Puryear also recovered two fumbles (one recovery in the upset of No. 11-ranked Hardin-Simmons)…Puryear had one of his best games in the road win at Austin College, when he intercepted a pass, had 1.5 tackles for loss and made a season-high eight tackles…Also made eight total tackles in games at East Texas Baptist and at Mississippi College…He registered tackles for loss in seven of TLU’s 10 game.
2004 – Puryear played in all 10 games in 2004 and recorded 36 total tackles (22 solo, 14 tackle assists)…He also posted 2.5 tackles for 10 yards in losses and collected one sack…Puryear recovered two fumbles and had 21 yards in fumble return yardage.

The Prep Years
Puryear played for Coach Bob Gillis at El Campo High School. Puryear was a three-year starter.

Personal Info
Born: 10-9-85...Son of Sam and Crystal Puryear of El Campo, Texas...Major: Physics with a minor in mathematics...Says God is the biggest influence on his life.

CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles	G	UA	A	Total	TFL-Yds	Sacks-Yds
2004	10	22	14	36	2.5-10	1.0-8
2005	10	27	28	55	7.5-16	0-0
2006	10	40	42	82	13.0-43	1.5-16
Career	30	89	8	173	23-69	2.5-24

ERIC RALPH 75
Fr.-RS, Offensive Line
6-2, 270, New Braunfels (Canyon)

Scouting Report
Also fighting for the right tackle starting position…Good feet…Good technician…Good toughness…Should be a player for the Bulldogs.

The TLU Years
2006 – Received a medical redshirt in 2006.

The Prep Years
Ralph was a Second Team All-District selection in 2004 and 2005. He was a First Team All-County selection as a right guard in 2004 and a Second Team All-County selection in 2005 as a center.

Personal Info
Born on June 24, 1988…Son of David and Elizabeth Ralph of New Braunfels, Texas…Major: Accounting…Member of Alpha Lambda Delta honor society…Plans to pursue a masters degree in accounting…Wants to become a CPA…Hobbies: Xbox, hanging out with friends, basketball, golf, tennis, beach volleyball…Biggest Influence On His Life: His father and brother…Nickname: “Ralph.”

 

JONATHON RANDLE 1
Jr.-2L,Wide Receiver
6-6, 200 • Prairie View, Texas (Waller)

Scouting Report
Should be the starting x receiver and be a big part of the Bulldog offense…Had a good spring…Caught two TD passes in the spring game win over the University of Chihuahua…Had two catches for 52 yards in victory in Mexico…37-yard TD pass came on reverse flea flicker…His height makes a world of difference…Has developed…Has a burning desire to be great…Not willing to settle for mediocrity.

The TLU Years
2006 – Played in nine games and collected three catches for 33 yards…Had catches against Mary Hardin-Baylor, Sul Ross State and Hardin-Simmons…Had a long catch of 13 yards (vs. Hardin-Simmons).
2005 – Randle earned his first varsity letter after appearing in seven games in 2005…He made two catches (vs. McMurry and vs. Austin College) for a total of 22 yards.

The Prep Years
Randle played for Coach Jim Phillips at Waller High School. Randle was a First Team All-District and Second Team All-Area selection as a senior. He started at cornerback and played on the District Championship squad.

Personal Info
Born on Aug. 11, 1987...Son of Anitra Weathers of Prairie View, Texas...Major: Kinesiology...Nickname: “J-Ran.“

CAREER STATISTICS

Receiving	G	Rec	Yds	TD	Lg	Yds/C	Avg/G
2005	7	2	22	0	12	11.0	3.14
2006	9	3	33	0	13	11.0	3.67
Career	16	5	55	0	13	11.0	3.44

ANTHONY SMITH 24
So.-1L, Running Back/Returner
5-9, 171, Bay City (Bay City/Blinn)

Scouting Report
He is the playmaker…No. 1 running back…Gives TLU legitimate threat out of the backfield…Speed receiver…Can go in motion and make plays…Also key in the kick return game…Had two TDs in the spring game at the University of Chihuahua…Scored on an 85-yard kickoff return and a 49-yard pass…Also rushed 10 times for 55 yards.

The TLU Years
2006 – Played in nine games…Became team’s starting kick returner in third game and excelled in the position…Second in the ASC in kick return average (24.5) and fourth in the ASC in kick return total yards (417)…Finished with 17 kickoff returns for 417 yards, with a long return of 48 (against Sul Ross State)…Had a career-best 132 yards in kickoff returns in home loss to Sul Ross State…Two games with more than 100 yard in kickoff returns…Averaged 24.5 yards per kick return…Also had two punt returns (for 18 yards)…Finished the year with 436 all-purpose yards…Had one rush for one yard…Did not have a pass reception.

The Blinn College Years
Took a redshirt season at Blinn College in Brenham, Texas.

The Prep Years
Smith was a First Team All-District selection and the Bay City Homecoming King…Who’s Who in High School in America.

Personal Info
Born on Feb. 8, 1987…Son of Anthony and Florida Smith of Bay City, Texas…His parents are preachers…Major: Kinesiology…Biggest Influences on His Life: His parents and God...Nickname: “Ant.”

CAREER STATISTICS

Kick Returns	G	No	Yds	TD	Lg	Avg
2006	9	17	417	0	48	24.5
Career	9	17	417	0	48	24.5

Punt Returns	G	No	Yds	Avg	TD	Long
2006	9	2	18	9.0	0	17
Career	9	2	18	9.0	0	17

 

JOSH SPAW 12
Jr.-2L, Kicker/Punter
5-10, 185 • Seguin, Texas (Seguin)

Scouting Report
Two-way battle between Spaw and Frank Vera for starting punting duties…Projected to be the kick-off specialist…Good football player…Great work ethic in the weight room and on the field.

The TLU Years
2006 – Spaw was the team’s starting kickoff specialist…Played in all 10 games…Kicked-off 42 times for 2,373 yards…Averaged 56.5 yards per kickoff…Had nine touchbacks and two kicks out of bounds.
2005 – Spaw played in seven games as a true freshman and earned his first varsity letter...Spaw served as the kick-off specialist on 28 kickoffs and averaged a team-high 57.2 yards per kick and recorded a team-high seven touchbacks…One of his kicks went out of bounds…Spaw subbed for an ill Thomas Elbel as the punter for the Sul Ross State game and came through with one of the team’s best punting performances - four punts for 196 yards and a 49.0 average…He put two of those punts inside the 20 and had a long of 54. He was named the team’s Special Teams Player of the Week twice during the season (Week 9 v. Sul Ross and Week 3 v. McMurry).

Prep Years
Spaw played for Jim Carson at Seguin High School. A big part of the Seguin turnaround in 2004, Spaw was a unanimous All-District choice for two seasons (2003, 2004) as a kicker and punter. He started four years for the Matadors and also started two years at receiver. He also earned All-District honors as a kicker in his sophomore season. Spaw also played soccer and was a four-time All-District selection in that sport.

Personal Info
Born on April 8, 1987...Son of Rick and Trudy Spaw of Seguin, Texas...Major: Kinesiology with a minor in history...Volunteers with local Little League…Hobbies include hunting and fishing.

CAREER STATISTICS

Kickoffs	No	Yds	Avg	TB	OB
2005	28	1602	57.2	7	1
2006	42	2373	56.5	9	2
Career	70	3975	56.8	16	3

 

HOLT STORRIE 40
Sr.-3L, Place Kicker
5-11, 170 • San Antonio, Texas (Clark)

Scouting Report
ASC Preseason Special Teams Player of the Year…Will go into the fall as the starting place kicker…Legitimate weapon…Playmaker in the special teams…The scoring area is a lot shorter for the Bulldogs because of Storrie…Forces defenses to change things because of Storrie’s ability to make kicks…He’s already received four All-American citations (two each from D3football.com and Don Hansen’s Football Gazette)…Anything within 50 yards is in Storrie’s range…He’s as accurate a kicker as there is in
NCAA Division III…School record holder for career field goals made (27)...Among TLU place-kickers, Storrie is the all-time scoring leader with 173 points…He enters his senior year 73 points from tying Mike Washington (246 points) for the all-time points scored record at TLU.

The TLU Years
2006 – Storrie became TLU’s all-time career leader in field goals made with a 28-yard field goal against Sul Ross State on Oct. 14, 2006…Tied the record of John Ostrom, at 25 career field goals, on Sep. 30 with a 32-yard field goal against East Texas Baptist…Made 5-of-8 field goals…Did not have a field goal made of more than 35 yards…Perfect from 35 yards and in…0-for-3 from 40-49 yards…Had one field goal blocked…29-of-30 in PATs.
2005 - Storrie started for a second straight year and earned a spot on the Honorable Mention All-America Team from the Don Hansen’s Football Gazette and on the Second Team All-America from D3football.com. The two All-American awards in 2005 give Storrie four All-American citations in two seasons as the TLU kicker. He has twice
earned All-American awards from Don Hansen’s Football Gazette and from D3football.com. Storrie advanced to the All-American teams after earning First Team All-South Region honors from the Football Gazette and D3football.com.
Storrie was a First Team All-ASC selection for a second straight year. Storrie excelled as the Bulldogs’ kicker for a second consecutive season. He connected on 9-of-11 field goal attempts and made 4-of-5 from 40 yards or more. Twice in 2005 he tied his career-long field goal of 47 yards. He also made two kicks from 43. Storrie has made 22
field goals in his career. He is four shy of breaking John Ostrom’s school record of 25 career field goals. Storrie was a 2005 Preseason All-American choice by D3football.com and by Lindy’s. He was also the 2005 American Southwest Conference Preseason Special Teams Player of the Year.
2004 - As a true freshman, Storrie made 13 of 14 field goal attempts and did not miss an extra point. Storrie was the NCAA DIII South Region Special Teams Player of the Year. He was 34-for-34 on point-after attempts and 13-of-14 on field goal attempts, with a long kick of 44. He was 9-of-10 from 30 yards and out. His only missed field goal attempt was a blocked kick. Storrie set the TLU school record for field goals made in a season, with 13. He broke the record of 11, set by Ron Broz in 1970. Storrie also tied the school record for field goals made in a game, with three field goals in the road victory over Howard Payne. In that victory, Storrie hit a 44-yarder late in the fourth quarter to extend the Bulldogs’ lead. He was named the Football Gazette National Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance against Howard Payne.

The Prep Years
Storrie played for Texas Lutheran alum Lloyd Alexander at Clark High School. Storrie was a 4-year varsity soccer player (2001-04) and the football team’s starting place kicker in his junior and senior years. He was selected to the All-District Second Team in his junior and senior years.

Personal Info
Born: 3-29-86...Son of Hamilton and Susan Storrie of San Antonio, Texas...Major: Accounting...Lists his career goals as graduating from TLU, getting a good job and starting a family...Says his parents are the biggest influences on his life...Hobbies include fishing...He is the youngest of six children.

CAREER STATISTICS

Scoring	G	FG	PAT	Pts
2004	10	13-14	34-34	73
2005	10	9-11	29-33	56
2006	10	5-8	29-30	44
Career	30	27-33	92-97	173

Field Goals	1-19	20-29	30-39	40-49	50-99	Lg	Blk
2004	0-0	4-4	7-8	2-2	0-0	44	1
2005	0-0	3-3	2-3	4-5	0-0	47	1
2006	0-0	3-3	2-2	0-3	0-0	35	1
Career	0-0	10-10	11-13	6-10	0-0	47	3

 

JONATHAN THOMPSON
So.-1L, Defensive Back
6-2, 210, San Antonio (MacArthur)

Scouting Report
Has not played since the 2005 football season…Was a devastating hitter and special teams standout during the 2005 campaign…Could provide help in secondary and special teams if he returns to form…Great size for DB…Would likely figure into the defensive scheme as a safety.

The TLU Years
2005 – Played in seven games as a true freshman…Recorded five solo tackles, 10 tackle assists (15 total tackles)…Also broke up a pass…Saw most of his time on special teams.

The Prep Years
Played for Coach Von Pushak at MacArthur High School in San Antonio…Thompson started three years at wide receiver and defensive back…Honorable Mention All-District selection as a junior…First Team All-District selection as a senior.

Personal Info
Born on Sept. 14, 1984…Son of Debra Dears of San Antonio…Hobbies: Working out, fishing and listening to music…Says his mother is the biggest influence on his life…Nickname: “J.T.”

CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles	G	UA	A	Total	TFL-Yds	Sacks-Yds
2005	7	5	10	15	0-0	0-0
Career	7	5	10	15	0-0	0-0

 

STEVEN THRASH 3
So.-SQ, Wide Receiver
6-0, 170, Hubbard (Hubbard)

Scouting Report
Will fight for playing time at receiver…Has the ability to make the plays…Needs to work on his consistency…Could be a factor for us.

The TLU Years
2006 – A member of the TLU junior varsity.

The Prep Years
Thrash was an All-District First Team selection at wide receiver and defensive back. He was also an All-District baseball player and an All-State basketball selection.

Personal Info
Born on Jan. 10, 1988…Son of Craig and Lori Thrash of Hubbard, Texas…Major: Computer Science…Career Goal: To coach in college.

 

FRANK VERA 9
So.-1L, Punter/Holder
5-8, 150, Laredo (Nixon)

Scouting Report
Phenomenal ability to place the ball as a punter…His placement abilities make a world of difference in coverage…Will head into the fall as the starting punter.

The TLU Years
2006 – Made the travel squad as a back-up punter and back-up quarterback…Earned first varsity letter.

The Prep Years
Vera was the Laredo Nixon football Co-MVP after leading the team to the second round of the state playoffs and to a district championship…Third-ranked QB in Class 5A…All-State…National Honor Society.

Personal Info
Born on May 11, 1988…Son of Rolando and Marcela Vera of Laredo, Texas…Hobbies: Outdoor activities and music.

 

BRYANT VILLA 8
So.-1L, Quarterback
5-9, 170, San Antonio (McCollum)

Scouting Report
Villa is the third quarterback right now…Great intelligence…Makes the right decisions…Gives us some quality depth at quarterback.

The TLU Years
2006 – Earned first varsity letter…Team’s third quarterback.
 
The Prep Years
Villa was a Player of the Game and a Player of the Week selection. He was a District Offensive MVP and an Academic All-District selection.

Personal Info
Born on Sept. 24, 1987…Son of Juan and Sonia Villa of San Antonio…Major: Political science with a minor in business…Biggest Influences on His Life: His parents and his brothers.

 

JAMES VILLARREAL 51
Jr.-1L, Defensive Line
6-2, 250 • Sinton, Texas (Sinton)

Scouting Report
Defensive tackle…Should be a starter in 2007…Really came on in the spring and improved…Impressed with his ability to pass rush and play the run…Coaches excited about his play…Around the ball a lot. Villarreal adds depth and a year of TLU experience to the Bulldogs’ defensive front. He is listed as a defensive end.

The TLU Years
2006 – Earned varsity letter…Played in four games and recorded two tackles.
2005 – Villarreal did not see varsity action in his first year with the Bulldogs. He was a
member of the Bulldog junior varsity.

The Prep Years
Villarreal played for Coach Jimmie Mitchell at Sinton High School. Villarreal was named All-State, All-South Texas, All-Bay Area and District 30-3A Most Valuable Player as a defensive end in 2004. He led Sinton to the Class 3A regional quarterfinals. In 2003, he was an All-District and All-Bay Area defensive end for a regional quarterfinalist.

Personal Info
Born on May 26, 1987...Son of Andy and Ruth Villarreal of Sinton, Texas...Major: Business and Marketing with a minor in history...Hobbies include sports, the internet and video games...Lists church as the biggest influence on his life...He is one of nine children in his family.

CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles	G	UA	A	Total	TFL-Yds	Sacks
2006	4	0	2	2	0-0	0-0
Career	4	0	2	2	0-0	0-0

 

JOEL WALDON 15
Sr.-3L, Quarterback
6-1, 205 • San Antonio, Texas (Converse Judson)

Scouting Report
Best thing at TLU this spring…Star of the boot camp…Star of padded spring ball…Star of the game in Mexico…Starting quarterback going into the fall… “From the day I got here in February, offensively he has been the bell cow. He has really had a great spring. Every challenge that was put in front of him, he excelled in it. He was head and shoulders the best football player on the field in Mexico.” – Dennis Parker

The TLU Years
2006 – Played in seven games…Made one start in 2006 (vs. Louisiana College)…Led game-winning drive against Louisiana College in the Bulldogs’ win at Pineville, La. …Had 33 rushes for 114 yards with along of 27…Finished the year 31-for-70 in passing for 388 yards, two TDs and two INTs…Had a long pass of 53 yards (vs. Sul Ross State)…Had TD tosses vs. Austin College and vs. Hardin-Simmons…Had a career-best 17 completions, 34 attempts and 191 yards passing in home loss vs. Hardin-Simmons…Averaged 3.5 yards per rush.
2005 - Waldon played in five games and produced 59 yards passing and 86 yards rushing. He was the starter for the Sul Ross game and played into the second quarter. For the year, Waldon was 3-for-11 passing with one TD and one INT. He rushed nine times for 86 yards, an average of 9.6 per carry. He had a long run of 32.
2004 - Waldon did not appear in a varsity game. He was the starting quarterback on the junior varsity. He was named the 2004 TLU Scout Team Offensive Most Valuable Player.

The Prep Years
Waldon played for Coach Jim Rackley at Converse Judson High School. He shared time at quarterback in 2002 when the team won the Division I Class 5A State Championship. He started at quarterback in 2003 and was named All-District Honorable Mention that season. He also served as a team captain that year. He was the recipient of the Orozco Award in 2003.

Personal Info
Born: 9-23-85...Son of Joel and Arlene Waldon...Majoring in communications with a minor in public relations...Hobbies include sports, movies and hanging out...Says his family is the biggest influence on his life...Says his family loves getting together for Sunday dinners.

CAREER STATISTICS

Passing	G	Att	Cmpt	Int	Yds	TD	Lg	Pct
2005	5	11	3	1	59	1	35	27.3
2006	7	70	31	2	388	2	53	44.3
Career	12	81	34	3	447	3	53	42.0

Rushing	G	Att	Yds	TD	Lg	Yds/C	Avg/G
2005	5	9	86	0	32	9.6	17.2
2006	7	33	114	0	27	3.5	16.3
Career	12	42	200	0	32	4.76	16.67

 

ERIC WALKER 63
So.-SQ, Offensive Line
6-0, 235, Los Fresnos (Los Fresnos)

Scouting Report
Scheduled to fight for starting job at left guard…Hardest-working, most-committed player during the spring…Had a great spring…Moved to offensive guard…Nobody works as hard as he does…He has the commitment for football.

The TLU Years
2006 – Member of the junior varsity.

The Prep Years
Walker was an Honorable Mention All-State selection in 2003. In his senior year, he was the Offensive Lineman and Defensive Lineman of the Year.

Personal Info
Son of Connie Walker of Los Fresnos, Texas…Major: Pre-medicine with a minor in psychology…Hobbies: Video games, playing music…Biggest Influence On His Life: His mother.

 

CASEY WEDDING 55
Sr.-3L, Defensive Line
6-3, 240 • San Antonio, Texas (Smithson Valley)

Scouting Report
Slated to start at the defensive end (whip position)…Could play the whip or other side defensive tackle…Great effort and great attitude…Going to be a leader on defense…Could have outstanding senior year…Should contend for All-ASC honors…Can be counted on, on and off the field…Will do whatever it takes to win a football game.

The TLU Years
2006 – Played and started in all 10 games as a defensive end…Finished year with 11 solo tackles, 17 tackle assists…28 total tackles…5.0 tackles for loss with 16 yards in losses…3.0 sacks for 13 yards in losses…Broke up three passes…Had a season-best six tackles against Mary Hardin-Baylor…Recorded at least one sack in four different games (vs. Trinity, vs. Mississippi College, vs. Mary Hardin-Baylor, and vs. Sul Ross State).
2005 - Wedding played in nine games and registered 18 total tackles (6 solo, 12 assists). He had 1.0 tackles for four yards in losses. He had a half-sack for four yards as well. He also broke up a pass, recovered a fumble and forced a fumble.
2004 - Wedding spent his freshman season at TLU as a defensive end. He was significant playing time and recorded a total of nine tackles (four assists, five solo).Wedding earned his first varsity letter.

The Prep Years
Wedding played for Coach Larry Hill at Smithson Valley. He started at linebacker in 2000 when the team won the District Championship, the Bi-District Championship, and the Area Championship.

Personal Info
Born 7-8-82...Son of James Wedding and Sandi Teuton...Majoring in kinesiology at TLU. His hobbies include spending time with friends…Biggest Influence On His Life: His mother and father.

CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles	G	UA	A	Total	TFL-Yds	Sacks
2004	6	4	5	9	0-0	0-0
2005	9	6	12	18	1.0-4	0.5-4
2006	10	11	17	28	5.0-16	3.0-13
Career	25	21	34	55	6.0-20	3.5-17

 

COLIN WILLIAMS 99
So.-1L, Defensive Line
5-11, 245 • Corpus Christi, Texas (Carroll)

Scouting Report
Adds defensive line depth…Brings some varsity experience after playing in a couple of games in 2006.

The TLU Years
2006 – Earned first varsity letter…Played in two games…Did not record a tackle.

The Prep Years
First Team All-District selection…Named to the Second Team All-Metro Team and Second Team All-South Texas Team…Also collected Class 5A Bay Area Lineman and Coastal Bend All-Star honors.

Personal Info
Born on Jan. 11, 1988…Son of Charlie and Iris Williams of Corpus Christi, Texas…Major: Kinesiology with minors in education and business…Hobbies: Cooking and listening to music.

CAREER STATISTICS

Tackles	G	UA	A	Total	TFL-Yds	Sacks
2006	2	0	0	0	0-0	0-0
Career	2	0	0	0	0-0	0-0