February 23, 2005
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Coach Richards has signed six new players for the 2005 season. He will be entering his fifth season at SBU. |
BOLIVAR, MO. ... Head Coach Ray Richards has announced 10 more players that will play their collegiate careers at Southwest Baptist University. With these signings, the class now has 17 athletes coming to play football at SBU.
SBU has four from Missouri, four from Texas, two from Utah and Illinois, and one from Arkansas, Georgia, and Tennessee. SBU also signed three junior college transfers from Mississippi to bring the class to 16. The class has four defensive backs, three offensive linemen, two running backs, one quarterback, and four players that could either play offense or defense.
SBU will open up the 2005 season when they host Harding University on August 27 in Bolivar at 6 p.m.
Signees |
High School |
Hometown |
Position |
Head Coach |
Jason Byers |
Park City H.S./Snow JC |
Park City, Utah |
FS |
Mike Shepard/Jeff Kitts |
Sean Farley |
Carroll Senior H.S. |
Southlake, Texas |
DL |
Todd Dodge |
Tommy Gayfield |
Mehlville H.S. |
St. Louis, Missouri |
RB |
Gary Hyde |
Andrew Graen |
Fayetteville H.S. |
Fayetteville, Arkansas |
OL |
Darryl Patton |
Rueben Hartzler |
Harrisonville H.S. |
Gunn City, Missouri |
RB/WR |
Fred Bouchard |
Maurice Jeffries |
Thornton Township H.S. |
Harvey, Illinois |
RB |
Bill Mosel |
Steven Laughlin |
Ft. Worth Christian H.S. |
Keller, Texas |
WR/DB |
Kenny Davidson |
Thomas Ley |
Washington H.S. |
Washington, Missouri |
OL |
Jeff Duncan |
Austin Osment |
Screven County H.S. |
Sylvania, Georgia |
OL |
Mark Daniel |
Teddy Owens |
Pleasant Grove H.S. |
Pleasant Grove, Utah |
LB/RB |
Dale Simpson |
Cameron Parker |
Carroll Senior H.S. |
Southlake, Texas |
CB |
Todd Dodge |
Everette Riley |
Rockwall H.S. |
Rowlett, Texas |
DB |
Mark Elam |
Joshua Schrader |
Edwardsville H.S. |
Edwardsville, Illinois |
TE/DE |
Tim Dougherty |
David Timmons |
Aurora H.S. |
Aurora, Missouri |
RB/QB/WR/DB |
Brian Moler |
Allen Williams |
Covington H.S. |
Mason, Tennessee |
QB |
Jake Linville |
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Junior College Signees |
| Name |
Junior College |
Position |
| Robert Woodson |
NE Mississippi C.C. |
WR |
| Marcus Corley |
Copiah-Lincoln C.C. |
CB |
| David Hunt |
East Mississippi C.C. |
OL/TE |
Jason Byers / Park City, Utah / Snow Junior College / Park City H.S.
6’0" / 190 / FS
Redshirted last season at Snow Junior College ... At PCHS: ... Played for Mike Shepard and Jeff Kiltts ... In senior season, was named all-State for quarterback ... Rushed for five touchdowns and threw 13 tds ... As a sophomore, threw for 265 yards in one game and three tdS which was 15th best in the state of Utah ... Lettered three years for Mike Shepard and Jeff Kilts ... Was a four-year letterman in track ... All-State hurdler for two years ... In junior year was a state champion in 4x4 relay team ... As a senior, won the state championship in 300 meter hurdles ... Will major in Biblical Studies at SBU ... Son of Gordan and Barbara Byers.
Sean Farley / Southlake, Texas / Carroll Senior H.S.
6’2" / 2600 / DL
Helped Carroll Senior H.S. to 5A State Championship and High School National Championship ... Played for Todd Dodge.
Tommy Gayfield / St. Louis Missouri / Mehlville H.S.
5’9" / 170 / RB
Played for Gary Hyde at MHS ... Three-year letterman at running back ... In senior season, had 730 yards rushing on 115 attempts ... Caught 10 balls for 192 yards and finished with 13 tds ... Lettered three years for Gary Hyde ... Will major in physical therapy at SBU ... Son of Charlese Evans.
Andrew Graen / Fayetteville, Arkansas / Fayetteville H.S.
6’4" / 250 / OL
Played for head coach Darryl Patton ... Three-year letter winner for FHS ... Has played tight end, guard, and defensive end ... Was named the Bulldog of the Week, twice ... As a senior, was a co-captain of the team and named honorable mention all-conference ... In junior season, named to all-conference team ... Letterd three-years for Darryl Patton ... Also participated in basketball, track, and baseball ... In 2004, helped track team to 5A State Championship ... Will major in computer science at SBU ... Son of Mike and Ruth Graen.
Reuben Hartzler / Gunn City, Missouri / Harrisonville H.S.
5’9" / 165 / RB
Selected first-team all-State, all-district, and all-conference this season ... Named a KC Star all-Metro running back ... Finished his career with over 4,000 yards rushing and averaged nearly 10 yards per carry while scoring 50 career touchdowns at Harrisonville ... This past season, he finished with 25 touchdowns on 223 carries and 2,084 yards ... Picked up 253 receiving yards on 15 catches in 2004 season ... Last year, he was named second-team all-state, all-dirstrict, and all-conference ... Three-year letterman also particpated in basketball and track ... In basketball, garnered all-conference awards ... Was an all-conference and all-state selection for track ... At Harrisonville H.S., is a scholar-athlete, was the FCA “Integrity Award" winner for the Kansas City area, and received the NAIA “Champions of Character" award.
Maurice Jeffries / Harvey, Illinois / Thornton Township H.S.
5’9" / 190 / RB
Played in the first-ever Max Emfinger Indpendance All-American Game in Shreveport, Louisiana ... Ran for 68 yards on six carries and named co-MVP and voted team captain ... Rushed for 1,032 yards on 125 carries in senior year ... Crossed the goal line 12 times ... As a junior, had 750 yards on 98 carries and seven touchdowns ... In junior year, was backup to Marcus Randle El who went onto play at University of Wisconsin ... Is coming from rich tradition of H.S. football as Antwann Randle El, Napoleon Harris, Tai Streets, Barry Gardener, and Sammy Williams all attended there and are in the NFL.
Steven Laughlin / Keller, Texas / Ft. Worth Christian H.S.
6’2" / 225 / WR/DB
Named first-team all-Dirstrict as a wide receiver and linebacker as a senior ... Also named all-State honorable mention at wide receiver ... Most Vaulable Player at Ft. Worth Christian ... In junior year, all-District first-team and all-State second team at tight end ... Two year letterman in basketball and three-year letterman in track ... Will major in pharmacy ... Is the son of Steve and Gina Laughlin.
Thomas Ley / Washington, Missouri / Washington H.S.
6’3" / 260 / OL
Lettered for two years head coach Jeff Duncan ... Son of Raymond and Brenda Ley.
Austin Osment / Sylvania, Georgia / Screven County H.S.
6’4" / 290 / OL
As a senior, named all-Region and to the all-CSRA team ... Was a WTOC Super 11 pick ... In junior season, all-Region, all-CRSA, and all-Coastal Empire Team ... Three-year letterman in football under Mark Daniel ... Lettered two years in baseball ... Is a honor student at Screven H.S. ... Is undecided in major at SBU ... Son of Angie Johnson and Martin Johnson.
Teddy Owens / Pleasant Grove, Utah / Pleasant Grove H.S.
5’11" / 215 / RB/LB
This past season, was all-Region first-team, team captain, all-Valley first-team, and was a preseason all-Valley running back ... Named team MVP ... In 2003, was team’s offensive MVP ... Had 81 total tackles with 50 solo tackles in only eight games played due to an injury ... Averaged 13.5 tackles per game ... Rushed for 538 yards on 119 attempts while scoring six touchdowns ... Recorded 986 yards rushing as a junior with 11 tds ... Three-year letterman for Dale Simpson ... 2005 Utah State Champion in wrestling at the 220 pound class ... Had a 43-5 record ... Four-year letterman in wrestling ... In junior year, all-Region first team and finished fifth in the state at 189 pounds ... Three-year honor roll student ... Will major in business at SBU.
Cameron Parker / Southlake, Texas / Carroll Senior H.S.
5’10" / 190 / CB
Helped Carroll Senior H.S. to 5A State Championship and High School National Championship ... As a senior, all-District first-team ... Named to Coca-Cola All-Star team ... Had six interceptions with 85 tackles and one blocked punt ... Lettered three years for Todd Dodge ... Three-year letterman in track ... Member of National Honor Roll ... Is undecided for major at SBU ... Son of John and Karla Parker.
Everett Riley / Rowlett, Texas / Rockwall H.S.
5’10" / 175 / DB
Named to all-District first team as a senior ... Was team captain and MVP ... Recorded 99 tackles, two interceptions, and forced seven fumbles ... As a junior, all-District honorable mention running back with 800 yards rushing ... Lettered three years for Mark Elam ... Three-year letterman in basketball ... Will major in business at SBU ... Son of Herbert and Angela Riley.
Joshua Schrader / Edwardsville, Illinois / Edwardsville H.S.
6’2" / 230 / TE/DE
Two-time all-Conference second team tight end ... As a senior, named all-Conference first team for defensive line ... Selected to play in Illinois All-Star game at tight end ... Caught 31 balls for 377 yards and six touchdowns ... Recorded 115 tackles, five sacks, and one interception in senior year ... Three-year letterman for Tim Dougherty ... Lettered four years in baseball ... Helped team to a perfect 23-0 season as a sophomore ... Honor Roll student all four years at EHS ... Will major in business at SBU ... Son of Matt and Karen Schrader.
David Timmons / Aurora, Missouri / Aurora H.S.
5’11" / 180 / WR/DB
Played four different positions in four years at Aurora H.S.(RB/QB/WR/DB) ... This past season, claimed first-team all-State honors, all-Ozark honors, all-Area, and all-District at defensive back ... Received first-team all-conference and all-district awards at running back ... In senior year, rushed for 1,145 yards and 12 touchdowns while leading Aurora with 95 tackles and five interceptions ... Four-year letterman for Brian Moler ... Also lettered in baseball and was an all-Conference and all-Area outfielder ... Is undecided in major at SBU ... Son of Liz Steketee.
Allen Williams / Mason, Tennessee / Covington H.S.
6’0" / 180 / QB
Played for head coach Jake Linville ... Was an all-Region First-Team selection in 7-3A this past season ... Completed 50 passes on 105 attempts for 951 yards and nine touchdowns. ... Carried the ball 45 times for 215 yards ... Became all-time leading passer at Covington H.S. with the 951 yards this past season.
