| 2009 Signings
The following is a list of all signings for the 2009 season
starting with the most recent signing.
Robinson
set to join McPherson football program
McPherson
College has announced the recent signing of Andy Robinson of Tulsa,
Okla., and East Central High School to a football letter of intent
for the 2009-2010 academic school year.
“Andy will be the fifth player
we have signed out of Tulsa 5A powerhouse East Central High School,”
said McPherson head coach Brian Ward. “We have no doubt he will
grow into one of the premier defensive linemen in our conference.”
“He has the athleticism to
play right away for us at the defensive end position in long yardage
situations.”
The 6-0, 220 pound Robinson
was a letter winner in football, wrestling, and track and field
at East Central High School.
Andy is the son of Felisia
Robinson of Tulsa, Okla.
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Additional
signings set to join McPherson football program
Recently signing their
letters of intent for the fall semester 2009 were Benjamin Barker
of Muskogee, Okla., and Fort Gibson High School , Cheston (Chet)
Skinner of Montezuma, Kan., and South Gray High School, Kory Lonberger
of Minneapolis, Kan., and Tescott High School, Alex Stillwell of
Cunningham, Kan., and Kyler Freeman of Corinth, Texas, and Denton's
Guyer High School.
Benjamin
Barker (5-10, 165, FR, DB, Muskogee , Okla. , Fort Gibson
HS) All-Phoenix Player of the Week; team captain; 69 tackles, one
interception, three fumbles forced and one recovery, three passes
broken up, averaged 5.3 yards per carry at running back; letter
winner in football and track.
Chet
Skinner (6-0, 170, FR, QB/DB, Montezuma, Kan., South Gray
HS) Selected for the Kansas 8-Man All-Star game; 2008 first team
All-State 8-Man defensive back; All-Area first team defensive back,
second team quarterback; All SPAA-Iroquois AA first team Defensive
back, second team quarterback and punter. Passed for 1,700 yards,
rushed for 1,200 as a senior, posting 40 touchdowns. As junior,
threw for 1,000 yards and rushed for 600 yards. Part of South Gray's
back-to-back Class 1A State basketball champions; 2008 Hutchinson
News All-Area second team. Chet will be joining his brother Andy
as part of the Bulldog football program.
Kory
Lonberger 5-10, 170, FR, RB/DB, Minneapolis, Kan , Tescott
HS) Selected for the Kansas 8-Man All-Star game; All-Twin Lakes
League running back and defensive back as senior after being named
All-Twin Lakes DB as a junior. Rushed for 1,114 yards and 22 touchdowns.
Credited with 71 tackles and five interceptions, one returned for
a touchdown.
Alex
Stillwell (5-6, 190, FR, OL/DL, Cunningham, Kan., Cunningham
HS) Received honorable mention All-State recognition as an offensive
lineman following senior season. Named to All-Area 8-man honorable
mention squad. Selected All-District OL and DL as well as All-Heart
of the Plains League on both sides of the ball. Selected defensive
line captain and team co-captain for the Wildcats.
Kyler
Freeman (6-0, 180, FR, DB, Corinth, Texas, Denton John
H, Guyer HS) Helped Guyer HS to a 12-3 record and the semifinals
of the 4A Division I state playoffs of the UIL after winning their
district title. Lettered in football, basketball, and track for
the Wildcats.
They join previously announced
signings of current high school seniors Patrick Barton
(Moundridge, Kan.), Tom Brozek (Cheney, Kan.),
Dusty Hague (Cheney, Kan.) Caleb Hamilton
(Madison, Kan.), Bryant Jackson (Enid,
Okla., Chisholm HS), Taylor Lemus (Larned, Kan./Pawnee
Heights HS), Mitchell Leppke (Marion, Kan.), James
Patton (Cunningham, Kan.), Taylor Roop
(Moscow, Kan.), Tyler Sears (Cheney, Kan.), Dylan
Smith (Lebo, Kan.), Jacob Snodgrass
(Derby, Kan.), James Temaat (Dodge City, Kan./Minneola
HS), Bryant Theis (Medicine Lodge, Kan.), and
Anthony Zajac (Pocahontas, Ill. / Highland HS).
Joining Benjamin Barker his letter of intent
signing was Fort Gibson HS head coach Jeff Taylor.
Chet
Skinner was joined for his letter of intent by (front) his parents
Kim and Tim Skinner, along with (back, left) South Gray HS head
coach Joe Price, McPherson College head coach Brian Ward, South
Gray HS athletic director Mark Applegate, and South Gray HS physics/chemistry
teacher Tom Watkins.
Kyler Freeman was joined for his signing
by Guyer HS safeties coach Rick Wesson.
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16
freshmen set to join McPherson football program
McPherson College has announced
the recent signings of 15 graduating high school seniors for the
2009-2010 school year plus one that is currently enrolled and on-campus
for the spring 2009 semester.
Currently enrolled and on
campus is true freshman Brandon Waddel l (Tulsa,
Okla., East Central HS).
Graduating from the prep
ranks this spring and joining the Bulldog program in the fall will
be Patrick Barton (Moundridge, Kan.), Tom
Brozek (Cheney Kan.), Dusty Hague (Cheney,
Kan.) Caleb Hamilton (Madison, Kan.), Bryant
Jackson (Enid, Okla., Chisholm HS), Taylor Lemus
(Larned, Kan. / Pawnee Heights HS), Mitchell Leppke
(Marion, Kan.), James Patton (Cunningham,
Kan.), Taylor Roop (Moscow, Kan.), Tyler
Sears (Cheney, Kan.), Dylan Smith (Lebo,
Kan.), Jacob Snodgrass (Derby, Kan.), James
Temaat (Dodge City, Kan. / Minneola HS), Bryant
Theis (Medicine Lodge, Kan.), and Anthony Zajac
(Pocahontas, Ill. / Highland HS).
Freshman currently enrolled
for Spring ‘090:
Brad
Wadell (5-11, 167, FR, DB, Tulsa, Okla., East Central
HS) All-conference selection for the Cardinals in '07; 85 tackles,
8 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 forced fumble, 12 receptions
for 550 yards and 1 touchdown; letter winner in football and track.
“Brandon was a very highly recruited defensive
back out of the outstanding Tulsa East Central High School football
program. He was one of the fastest players in the state his
senior year. He anchored the state champion 4x100-meter relay
team. He will be an excellent addition to our secondary, and
is the pure cover-corner with speed that everyone is looking for.”
High School signees, enrolling
for Fall '09:
Patrick
Barton (6-0, 170, FR, WR, Moundridge, Kan., Moundridge
HS) Letter winner in football and baseball; 5 receptions for 92
in '08. “Patrick is a quality individual
who played in an offense in high school that really didn't showcase
his capabilities. He will be a quality addition to our program
because he has excellent character and work ethic. His personality
will fit in very well with our football team. We are very
happy to have him, and excited to see him grow in our program.”
Tim Brozek
(5-7, 175, FR, LB, Cheney, Kan., Cheney HS) All-Central
Plains 1 st team '08, honorable mention ‘07, 2-year letter winner.
“Tim is an incredibly hard worker that
plays with a ton of pride on the football field. He has a
non-stop motor, and will set an example in the area of pursuit in
our program. He is undersized, but makes up for it with his
determination and effort. Players with his attitude and effort
are not easily found, so we will work with him as soon as he gets
here to find a place where he can contribute. We are very
excited to have Tim. “
Dusty
Hague (6-3, 247, FR, DL, Cheney, Kan., Cheney HS) All-Central
Plains honorable mention OL/DL '08; 2-year letter winner in football,
bowling, and track. “Dusty is the prototype
defensive lineman that everyone is looking for right now.
He is big, athletic, and loves to play the game. We have been
working on Dusty for quite a while, so we know the potential he
has on the field. It is also exciting for us, because he will
set a great example for our program in the classroom and in the
community. He is a high-quality individual.”
Caleb
Hamilton (5-11, 170, FR, Athlete, Madison, Kan., Madison
HS) Selected to Kansas All-Star 8-Man game; All-State 8-Man honorable
mention DB '08, All-Lyon County 1 st team DB/WR '08; 900 yards rushing,
300 yards receiving, 2 interceptions, 70 tackles in '08; All-Grasslands
honorable mention '07; Qualifier for '08 state track meet; letter
winner in football, basketball, and track. “ Caleb
is another combination of great student and stand-out football player.
We have worked hard to get Caleb here for a while now. Caleb
is a guy who will play a lot and have a significant impact on our
program during his career here. He was one of the best athletes
in his conference from tape we reviewed, and is another guy who
was recruited by several area colleges and junior colleges.”
Bryant
Jackson (6-0, 221, FR, LB, Enid, Okla., Chisholm HS) All-conference
selection in '08; All-Northwest Oklahoma selection '08; 108 tackles
as senior after 112 tackles in 7 games as junior; All-conference
in baseball. “Bryant is your prototype
linebacker in the 4-3 system. Tough, smart, and can tackle well.
He has good size, and moves very well. The thing that stands
out on film is how physical he plays. He loves contact.
He fits our Mike position perfectly.”
Taylor
Lemus (5'6, 156, FR, DB, Larned, Kan., Rozel-Pawnee Heights
HS) All-SPIAA League 2 nd team RB and honorable mention DB; Averaged
9 yards per carry, 744 yards rushing, 196 yards receiving on 11
receptions, 12 touchdowns scored, 50 tackles, 7 tackles for loss,
3 interceptions as senior; letter winner in football and track.
“ Taylor will give us much needed depth
in the secondary. He is an incredibly intelligent football
player, and will work hard to bring a spirit of competitiveness
to our secondary. Taylor will be a player for us down the road.
He's a proven winner.”
Mitchell
Leppke (5-10, 175, FR, DB, Marion, Kan., Marion HS) All-Mid-Central
AA 1 st team QB '07, 2 nd team DB '08; 953 yards and 16 touchdowns
rushing, 771 yards and 6 TDs passing in final two prep seasons;
letter winner in football, basketball, and track. “ We
are fired up about Mitch coming to our program. Mitch is a
guy that can play a number of positions on defense, but what stands
out on film is the number of plays he makes. You can tell
he knows what he is doing on the football field, and he plays with
a lot of confidence. Mitch will be a player for us, and I
can't wait to see him grow in our program.”
James
Patton (6-0, 190, FR, Athlete, Cunningham, Kan., Cunningham
HS) Selected for Kansas All-Star 8-Man game; All-Heart of the Plains
1 st team Kicker, honorable mention DB '08; Averaged 12 yards per
carry, rushed for 1,000 yards, 500 yards receiving as senior; All-district
RB/DB '08; All-Heart of the Plains 2 nd team DB/Special teams '07;
2 nd place '08 state class 1A 100m and 200m; '08 state champion
4x100; letter winner in football basketball, track. “James
was very highly recruited by the area schools, especially the junior
colleges, so we feel very grateful to have him become a part of
the Bulldog football program. He is the fastest player we
signed so far this year. He can play a number of positions, and
he will contribute greatly in his career here.”
Taylor
Roop (6-2, 180, FR, WR, Moscow, Kan., Moscow HS) All-State
8-Man, All-Santa Fe Trail '07 & '08; All-SFT '06; 1,042 yards
rushing, 738 yards passing, 32 touchdowns as senior; 2,002 yards
passing, 500 yards rushing, 42 TDs as junior; 1,988 yards passing,
400 yards rushing, 38 TDs as sophomore; All-State Class 1A basketball
'08; Averaging 16 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks as senior;
letter winner in football, basketball, track, and baseball. “
Taylor is one of the best athletes and fastest players in western
Kansas . He has been a three-year, three-sport standout in
football, basketball, and track. He is a Presidential Scholar,
so he is very intelligent. He has the speed to stretch a defense
and will fit in perfectly in our spread offense.”
Tyler Sears
(5-6, 135, FR, WR, Cheney, Kan., Cheney HS) Ranked 5 th in Class
4A in All-Purpose yards in '08; 18 receptions for 332 yards, 58
yards rushing, 391 yards in kickoff returns, 176 yards on punts,
9 touchdowns, 49 tackles, 3 fumble recoveries, 2 interceptions;
2008 state power lifting champion; letter winner in football and
track. “ Tyler is one tough player.
He could get a look at a number of positions for us, and I have
no doubt he will be a contributor down the road for us. He is the
state power lifting champion. He plays with a lot of confidence
on the field. We are very excited about Tyler , and think he will
be a guy that people will hear a lot from during his career here.”
Dylan
Smith (6-4, 230, FR, DL, Lebo, Kan., Lebo HS) All-Lyon
County League OL/FB '08; All-State and All-Area honorable mention
Fullback '08; 55 total tackles, 16 solo, 8 tackles for loss as senior.
“Dylan is someone we have been recruiting
for a long time now. He has a great frame, has a lot of ability,
and is another good player from Butch Jones' program in Lebo , Kan.
, High School. His brother Cameron plays for us, so we know
the type of work ethic he will bring. He is another example of the
combination of factors we are looking for in our prospective recruits,
great students and standout football players.”
Jacob
Snodgrass (5'10, 165, FR, QB, Derby, Kan., Derby HS) All-Ark
Valley Chisholm Trail Div. I 1 st team QB '07 & '08; 2-time
AVCTL Offensive MVP; All-State Class 6A honorable mention '07 &
'08; Rivals All-State 1 st team offense; selected to 2009 Kansas
Shrine Bowl; 2,000 yards passing, 700 yard rushing as senior, 1,250
yards passing, 800 yards rushing as junior; 500 yards passing, 200
yards rushing as sophomore; letter winner in football and basketball.
“Jake is a combination of intelligence,
savvy, athletic ability, character, and confidence. These
are all qualities you want at the quarterback position. We
will never have questions about his actions off the field, which
in our program will always be taken into account because the quarterback
position is the most visible position of leadership in our program.
His transition into our offensive scheme will be seamless because
it is almost identical to the one he ran at Derby High School .”
James
Temaat (6-3, 225, FR, TE, Dodge City, Kan., Minneola HS)
1 st team All-SPIAA tight end and linebacker '08 & ‘07; Named
Kansas All-Star 8-Man squad; 18 receptions for 304 yards, 4 touchdowns,
12 PATs, 96 tackles, 3 sacks in '08; All-SPIAA in basketball; averaging
17 points, 9 rebounds. “We believe we
got a steal with James. He was recruited by everybody. He is big,
a great blocker, and has a real mean streak on the football field.
He is the leading scorer for his high school basketball team, so
he is also very athletic and has very good feet. He is going
to be a monster when he commits himself in the weight room and to
one sport.“
Bryant
Theis (5-9, 175, FR, WR, Medicine Lodge, Kan., Medicine
Lodge HS) All-Central Plains 1 st team receiver & defensive
back '08 & '07; All-State Class 3A 1 st team WR '08 & '07;
KCA All-State '08; 511 yards and 7 TDs rushing, 246 yards and 3
TDs receiving as senior; letter winner in football, basketball,
baseball; averaged 14.4 points in basketball as junior; 0.525 batting
average, 50 runs scored, 45 RBIs for sophomore and juniors seasons.
“Bryant was a two-time all-state player
at Medicine Lodge, and could hurt from anywhere on the field. He
is the definition of a ‘football player'. He's tough, he plays
with passion, and he is very intelligent as evidenced by him also
being a Presidential scholar. He will play a slot/utility
back for us in our offense. He will compete to play right
away.”
Anthony
Zajac (6-5, 210, FR, DL, Pocahontas, Ill., Highland HS)
1 st team All-Mississippi Valley Conference '08; New Democrat
(Class 5A-8A) All-Area 1 st team Defense; 136 total tackles,
69 unassisted, 6 blocked field goals, 1 fumble recovery. “Anthony
is another big defensive lineman that has the perfect body and mentality
for his position. He is very intelligent as well, so he understands
the work ethic we expect him to have. I met him the first
time after one of our games, and he has a great presence.
He has been one of our priority recruits since last May, so we are
very excited to have him.”
Additional signings will
be posted as they are released.
Signing
pictures:
Joining
James Patton for his letter of intent signing were (front) his parents
Jim and Michelle Patton, along with (back, left) Cunningham HS assistant
coach Troy Stark, James' brother Timothy, and Cunningham HS head
coach Lance McGuire.
Dylan
Smith is joined for his LOI signing by (front) his parents Cyndi
and Dale Smith, along with (back, left) Lebo HS head coach Butch
Jones and assistant coach Doug Piper.
Anthony
Zajac
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