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2006 Season Preview
Table of Contents 1
Credits 1
2006 Outlook 2
Texas State Quick Facts 2
2005 Texas State Schedule 2
Noting the Bobcats 3
Alphabetical & Numerical Rosters 12
Squad Breakdown & Depth Chart 14
Bobcat Profi les
Phillip Alexander/Josh Barton/Justin Boren 16
Ramel Borner/Kyle Bronson 17
Blake Burton/Alvin Canady/Roshad Carter 18
Jeremy Castillo 19
Nick Clark 20
Dallas Coleman/Clellan Cook 21
Morris Crosby/Wellington Deshield 22
Cameron Dunk/Galen Dunk/John Ford 23
Gardner/George/Gilley/Gore 24
Jeff Gotte/Julian Humble/Matt Jenkins 25
Daniel Jolly/Donovan King 26
Buck Koalenz/Nate Langford 27
Alex Luna/Chris MacDonald 28
Ronnie Miller/Ryne Miller 29
Walter Musgrove 30
Shola Obafemi/Ryan Odell/Jamarqus O’Neal 31
Matt Padron/Chase Pulliam/Tyrone Scott 32
Gary Shepard 33
Courtney Smith/Adrian Thomas/Jameil Turner 34
Daniel Varvel/Mark Washington 35
Chase Wasson 36
Epsilon Williams/Jamal Williams 37
Justin Williams/Stan Zwinggi 38
Returning Squadmen & Newcomers 39
First-Year Players 42
The Bobcat Athletic Foundation Ring 44
Coaching Staff
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David Bailiff 46
Brad Wright/Tom Herman 49
Blake Miller/Craig Naivar 50
Travis Bush/Rick LaFavers 51
Kyle Tietz/Jason Washington 52
Chris Stacy/Thad Livingston 53
David Gish/Robert Hubbell 54
Texas State Football Staff 55
Experience Texas State
Texas State University 58
San Marcos & Central Texas 60
Texas State Intercollegiate Athletics 62
Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium 64
Texas State Traditions 66
National Championships 67
2005 Southland Conference Champions 68
Bobcats in the Community 70
Texas State Spirit 72
Texas State Academics 74
Athletic Training 76
Strength & Conditioning 77
Exposure 78
Opponents
Texas State Football
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Opponent Media Relations Information 80
Texas State Road Hotels 80
2006 Opponents 81
2006 Opponent Series Records 92
All-Time Series Records 92
Season & SLC Opener Records 94
Homecoming Records 94
2005 in Review
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2005 Game Recaps 96
2005 Bobcat Honors 103
2005 Final Statistics 104
The SLC
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The Southland Conference 110
2006 SLC Preseason Polls 111
2006 Southland Conference Schedule 112
2005 SLC Preseason Teams 112
2005 Southland Conference Statistics 113
Bobcat History
Texas State Football History 116
Records 118
Career & Season Leaders 120
Bobcat Stars 125
Accolades 130
Lettermen 132
All-Time Results 136
Bobcats in the NFL 142
Texas State
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Texas State University 144
Administration 146
Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium 154
Bobcat Stadium Records 155
Bobcat Stadium Media Policies 155
Credits
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2006
The 2006 Texas State Football Media Guide
is a publication of the Texas State University
Department of Athletics’ media relations offi
ce. Additional copies of the book can be obtained
by contacting the Texas State media
relations offi ce at (512) 245-2966.
Media Relations Director/Managing Editor:
Ron Mears. Contributing Editors: Steve
Wilson, Kevin Maloney & Bill Culhane. Photography:
Don Anders, Texas State Media
Relations; Charles Findesein and Gerald
Castillo. Additional photos courtesy of the
Austin Convention and Vistors Bureau, Tony
Baker/FrontPage Publicity, Al Rendon/San Antonio
Convention and Visitors Bureau, Melissa
Miggo/Star Keeper PR and Brandy Reed/RPR
Media. Printer: EBSCO Media, Birmingham,
Ala. Cover Design: Shawn Graham, Fallout
Design, Memphis, Tenn.
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TEXAS STATE QUICK FACTS
Location San Marcos, Texas
Founded 1899
Enrollment 27,171 (Fall, 2005)
Nickname Bobcats
Colors Maroon & Gold
Conference Southland Conference
Stadium Bobcat Stadium
Field Jim Wacker Field
Playing Surface AstroPlay
Capacity 15,218
President Dr. Denise M. Trauth
Athletics Director Dr. Larry Teis
Athletic Dept. Phone (512) 245-2114
Athletic Ticket Offi ce (512) 245-2272
(877) 798-CATS
Head Coach David Bailiff
Alma Mater Texas State, 1981
Overall Record 16-9 (2 seasons)
At Texas State 16-9 (2 seasons)
TEXAS STATE FOOTBALL HISTORY
First Year of Football 1904
Overal Record 450-366-25
Last NCAA Appearance 2005 (NCAA I-AA)
Last Conference Title 2005 (SLC)
Joined the SLC 1987
TEAM INFORMATION
2005 Record 11-3
2005 SLC Record/Finish 4-1/Tied-1st
Lettermen Returning 32
Off ense 15
Defense 17
Special Teams 0
Lettermen Lost 28
Off ense 13
Defense 12
Special Teams 3
Starters Returning 11
Off ense 4
Defense 7
Off ensive Package Multiple
Defensive Package 4-2-5
MEDIA RELATIONS
Media Relations Contact Ron Mears
Offi ce Phone (512) 245-2966
Mobile Number (512) 738-0697
Email Address rmears@txstate.edu
Assistant Director Steve Wilson
Offi ce Phone (512) 245-2988
Mobile Number (512) 618-9514
Email Address sw38@txstate.edu
Media Relations Fax (512) 245-2967
Stadium Press Box Phone (512) 245-7765
Web Site txstatebobcats.com
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Gone are 28 lettermen, including 11
off ensive and defensive starters from
a 2005 Texas State squad which captured
the program’s fi rst Southland Conference
football title and advanced to the semifi
nals of the NCAA Division I-AA playoff s.
Still, optimism is high as the Bobcats set
out to do something no Texas State team has
done since the early 1990s — record backto-back
winning seasons.
The following is an overview of Texas
State’s off ense, defense and special teams
as the Bobcats look to take another step toward
building a program that’s something
special.
OFFENSE
Texas State’s off ense will have to grow up
in a hurry.
Among the 13 off ensive lettermen lost
from the 2005 Southland Conference championship
team are seven starters. Obviously,
the Bobcats will be both young and inexperienced.
“Skill position wise from tight end to wide
receiver to running back to quarterback, the
amount of responsibility put on those kids
will be greater,” said Texas State off ensive coordinator
Tom Herman. “Yes, Morris Crosby
played last year but now he is going to be
a go-to guy. Yes, Chase (Wasson) played last
year. Now he is going to be asked to do a lot
more. Yes, Daniel Jolly played but now he is
going to be asked to do a lot more.”
The Bobcats are coming off a season in
which they averaged 439 yards of off ense,
which ranked 11 th in Division I-AA. Additionally,
the ‘Cats averaged 37 points an outing,
which ranked eighth nationally.
Now, new players and players in new
roles will look to sustain the momentum
which has been started.
“Our guys will need to study, not make
mental mistakes and play hard,” Herman said.
“All that will help them grow up as quickly as
possible. You can’t manufacture experience.
You have to do it for it to happen.”
According to Herman, if the Bobcats can
limit turnovers and run the football eff ectively,
they will have an opportunity to succeed.
QUARTERBACKS
Since the Southland Conference began
honoring a Player of the Year in 1994, only
one school has had back-to-back winners.
Texas State’s all-time rushing leader, Claude
Mathis, was the recipient of the award in
1996 and 1997. With that in mind, it is easy
to reason that Texas State will not replace a
Barrick Nealy.
Still, the Bobcats have a pair of quarterbacks
that Herman believes can lead the
2006 squad and allow the Bobcats to vie for
another conference title.
Junior Chase Wasson left spring drills
atop the depth chart at the position and
brings two years of playing experience to
the Bobcat off ense. Bradley George saw his
reps in spring practices dramatically increase
and as a red-shirt freshman has been a part
of the Texas State system now for over a
year.
“We know both of them are not Barrick
Nealy but that doesn’t mean that either one
of them can not win as many, if not more
games than Barrick did last year,” Herman
said. “They will just have to go about it diff erently
than how Barrick did.”
With Nealy remaining healthy and starting
all 14 games in 2005, Wasson’s athleticism
allowed him to contribute in other ways last
season. He was utilized as a receiver, catching
10 passes for 109 yards during the year.
Among his receptions was a key, fi ve-yard
touchdown pass against Georgia Southern
that sparked a Bobcat comeback in the
team’s fi rst ever NCAA Division I-AA playoff
game.
“If Chase was a good enough athlete to
be a wide receiver in this conference, he is
certainly a good enough athlete to be a
quarterback in this conference,” Herman
said. “In my year and a half here, he has been
the team’s best play-maker with the football
in his hands. He is a very talented, gifted athlete.”
Wasson attempted only 14 passes last
season, completing seven for 74 yards. He
also had 19 carries for 133 yards. For his career,
he has completed 53-of-119 passes for
551 yards and four touchdowns. He has also
rushed for 393 yards on 74 carries (5.3 yards
an attempt).
According to Herman, George has all
the physical tools necessary to be a great
quarterback at this level. The red-shirt freshman
just needs the experience which comes
with playing. Prior to playing in this spring’s
Maroon and Gold Classic, George had last
played quarterback as a senior at New
Braunfels’ Canyon High School in the fall of
1999. He went on to play professional baseball
before joining the Bobcats in the spring
of 2005.
In his last season at Canyon, George completed
110 of 185 passes for 1,755 yards and

also ran for over 400 yards and 10 TDs.
“Bradley can make every throw that you
would want a quarterback to make,” Herman
said. “He is very intelligent and understands
the off ense. He’s going to do a great job for
us.”
The expectations at the quarterback position
this fall will be concise – manage the
off ense.
“They will need to manage the game effectively
and make great decisions,” Herman
said of the signal callers. “Both Chase and
Bradley are athletic enough to run what we
do off ensively. Both have been in the same
system for awhile now and we have been
fairly consistent in what we are doing.”
In fact, with the time they already have in
the system and their comfort in running the
off ense, there could be an expansion to what
the Bobcats do off ensively.
In addition to Wasson and George, Purdue
transfer David Ramirez also received
reps this past spring. After being red-shirted
last year at Purdue, the Red Oak native will
be a second-year freshman this fall.
“With him having transferred here from
Purdue, we tend to forget that he is just a
red-shirt freshman,” Herman said. “Obviously
he is far behind Chase and Bradley in terms
of understanding our off ense, protections
and routes. He has a ways to go but has an
upside with being able to throw the football
and he has some athletic ability.”
RUNNING BACKS
When it comes to the running back position,
Texas State has not had a break-away
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threat the past two seasons. This fall, that
could all change.
Both red-shirt freshman Alvin Canady
and sophomore Stan Zwinggi, who returns
to the running back position from receiver,
have explosive speed.
Canady had a 50-yard touchdown run in
one of the Bobcats’ scrimmages this spring.
Zwinggi scored on a 54-yard run against
Oklahoma Panhandle State in his lone action
at the running back position in 2005.
“You can hand either one of them the
ball at the 20 and they have the ability to
go 80,” said Texas State assistant head coach
Brad Wright whose responsibilities include
coaching the Bobcats’ running backs. “They
have done a great job running the football.”
While both bring a new dimension to the
position, they still have a ways to go to become
all-around good running backs.
Senior Daniel Jolly may not have the
kind of speed Canady or Zwinggi possess,
but he is a proven runner and has the ability
to pass block, something the younger players
are still learning.
Jolly, who transferred to Texas State from
Colorado prior to the 2005 season, is the
Bobcats’ leading, returning rusher with 515
yards and eight touchdowns on 111 rushing
attempts (4.6 yards per carry) last year.
He entered spring camp as the squad’s top
running back and nothing changed that fact
during the 15-practice off -season.
“He is the only guy back with real experience
at the position,” Wright said. “He is a tall,
strong player who can take the pounding
from linebackers while pass blocking. He has
NOTING THE BOBCATS
HISTORICAL MARKERS
Texas State University fi rst fi elded a football team
in 1904 and the 2006 season will mark the 92 nd for
the Bobcats. Texas State has fi elded a collegiate team
without interruption since 1946. The Bobcats have
played both Sam Houston State and Stephen F. Austin
every year since 1946, marking two of the three
longest, uninterrupted rivalries among Division I-AA
schools west of the Mississippi River.
GETTING HERE
Jim Wacker Field at Bobcat Stadium and the End
Zone Complex are conviently located on the west
side of the Texas State University campus. Below are
directions from the nearby metropolitan areas of
Austin and San Antonio as well as Houston.
From Austin: Travel south on Interstate-35. Take Exit
206 and make a right onto Aquarena Springs Drive.
Bobcat Stadium is on the left at the second traffi c
light.
From San Antonio: Travel north on Interstate-35.
Take Exit 206 and make a left onto Aquarena Springs
Drive. Bobcat Stadium is on the left at the second
traffi ce light.
From Houston: Travel west on Interstate-10. Take Exit
632 and travel west onto U.S. Highway 90 into the city
of Luling. Make a right on U.S. Highway 183 North
and at the next light make a left onto Texas Highway
80 heading northwest. Travel into San Marcos on Texas
Highway 80 and pass under Interstate-35. Travel to
the fi rst traffi c light past the interstate interchange
and make a right onto Thorpe Lane and a left at the
fi rst light onto Robbie Lane. Bobcat Stadium and the
End Zone Complex will be on the right.
PURCHASING TICKETS
Season tickets for Texas State University’s six-game
home schedule start at $66.00. For more information,
contact the Texas State Athletic Ticket Offi ce at (512)
245-2272 or (877) 798-CATS.
KEEPING UP WITH THE ‘CATS
Information about Texas State football is updated
daily can be found on the school’s revamped Web
site, www.txstatebobcats.com. Information available
include rosters, player and coaching staff biographies,
game previews and recaps and statistics.
DATES TO REMEMBER
July 26-27 Southland Conference Kickoff
Lake Charles, La.
Aug. 6 Texas State Players Report
Aug. 7 Practice One (Shorts/Helmets)
Aug. 11 First Day in Full Pads
Aug. 11 Media Event
Aug. 12 First Two-A-Day Practices
Aug. 23 First Day of Classes at Texas State
Sept. 2 Season Opener vs. Tarleton State
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done a great job for the Bobcats.”
While Canady and Zwinggi’s pass blocking
ability improved during spring drills, the
blocking techniques involved with keeping
235-pound linebackers from Texas State’s
quarterback is something both will need to
continue improving.
Zwinggi ran for 87 yards on six carries
and had two receptions for 18 yards last year
as a red-shirt freshman. Canady rushed for
close to 4,000 yards during his career at San
Marcos High School.
“We tried Stan at receiver because he
could run. He’s the fastest guy on the team.
But he was not a natural receiver,” Wright
said. “We needed the numbers and we needed
him at receiver for some reps. Now we
have some additional receivers, he is going
back to where he naturally belongs.”
“We have really been impressed with
Alvin’s speed,” Wright added. “He’s a tough
player who did a great job from the time he
got on campus through the spring, gaining
some muscle and mass.”
In addition to the three backs who have
now all been in the Texas State system for
at least a year, the Bobcats also have an
unknown commodity with the addition of
Greg Gold, an Oklahoma State transfer with
one season of eligibility. While he has proven
to be a coachable, hard worker during summer
workouts, his ability to contribute could
depend on his ability to pick up Texas State’s
off ensive system.
Look for Texas State to get more production
out of the fullback position with the return
of Blake Burton, who started last year
as a red-shirt freshman. Burton was used primarily
as a blocking back and did not have
a rushing attempt during the season. He did
catch seven passes for 91 yards, including an
18-yard touchdown reception against Texas
A&M.
“Blake Burton was overlooked in the recruiting
process,” Wright said. “He walked on
here at Texas State and has become a heckuva
football player. We’re going to put him in
situations to be successful and he will have
an expanded role within our off ense this
fall.”
Also returning is sophomore Ryan Odell
who proved his north-south running ability
in a 118-yard, two-touchdown rushing game
against Oklahoma Panhandle State. Odell
suff ered a shoulder injury against OPSU
which set him back but showed signs of improvement
in the spring.
As converted linebackers, both Burton
and Odell bring a certain mentality Texas
State’s coaching staff look for players at the
fullback position.
WIDE RECEIVERS
Look for new roles from Texas State’s returning
wide receivers.
The Bobcats will rely on senior Ronnie
Miller for leadership and junior Tyrone
Scott to play an increasing role within Texas
State’s off ense.
Scott is the team’s leading, returning receiver.
He caught 29 passes for 383 yards and
a team-leading six touchdowns last year as
a sophomore. Miller played in the fi rst fi ve
games of the season, catching 10 passes for
163 yards before a knee injury at Southeastern
Louisiana sidelined him the remainder of
the year.
“Tyrone is the heart and soul of the receiving
corps,” said Texas State receiver
coach Travis Bush. “You look at his receptions
last year and about 85 percent of his catches
came on third down and went for fi rst downs.
That shows the kind of trust we put in him.
And he has the physical ability and mentality
to be a dynamic leader. He’s the kind of guy
that when he is having a good day, the entire
receiving corps is going to have a good day.”
“Ronnie Miller was getting better every
week before he was injured,” Bush said. “He
had a great spring and summer and we will
look for him to carry a greater load as our
group’s lone senior starter.”
The one thing about Texas State’s 2006
group of returners at wide receiver is there
are no superstars among the group, according
to Bush.
“We are just a good squad,” he said. “Our
receivers work well together. They really
seem to enjoy one another’s company. As a
group, they compete well with each other
and push each other in a competitive manner.”
In addition to Scott and Miller, look for
sophomore Morris Crosby to also take on
a starting role. The high school quarterback
turned wide receiver/return specialist caught
13 passes for 102 yards in eight games last
season. He was expected to be red-shirted
but injuries forced him to play and he had a
signifi cant role in the Bobcats’ championship
season.
“Morris is a very hard worker who we
have to pretty much kick out of the weight
room. He just loves to compete,” Bush said.
“He could have come in and played for the
Bobcats from day one. He’ll start at the slot
position but has the mentality needed to
play any wide out position.”

A primary concern with this year’s team
will be the lack of in-game experience on the
two-deep.
Justin Williams is a senior who caught
20 passes for 354 yards and will vie for playing
time behind Miller. But after Williams’
experience, Texas State returns sophomores
Clellan Cook and Adrian Thomas. Jamal
Williams is a junior college transfer while
Cameron Luke is a transfer from Utah State.
“We will just have to go back to the basic
fundamentals such as catching the football
and running good routes,” Bush said.
Cook did not have a reception until a seven-yard
grab against Georgia Southern. He
also caught a 14-yard pass against Cal Poly
to fi nish with two receptions for 21 yards.
Thomas showed up at the doorstep of the
Texas State football program with cleats in
hand on the fi rst day of class. He made the
move from the scout team to the varsity
mid-year and had a 42-yard touchdown pass
in the Bobcats’ playoff game against Northern
Iowa.
“Clellan is an example of good things
happen to people who work hard,” Bush said.
“He played in every ball game but people
may not have noticed him because he played
behind All-SLC player Markee White and did
not have a catch until the Georgia Southern
game. He may have the best hands of any of
the receivers.”
“Adrian has come a long way. As far as
raw talent, he is probably one of the most
talented receivers on the team. He does
some things with his hips and feet that you
just can’t coach. He will carry a bigger load
this season.”
Of the newcomers, Jamal Williams is also
listed on the two-deep at receiver after playing
running back during the spring season.
His transition will focus on adjusting to some
of the traits of receivers – learning to leverage
on blocks, reading coverages and adjusting
routes on the run.
Luke struggled early this spring while
learning the Bobcat off ense but improved
through the 14 opportunities he had prior to
the spring game.
“Cameron showed the ability to catch
the football and run with it after the catch,”
Bush said. “At 200 pounds, he brings a load
to our blocking schemes. He’ll make a push
for playing time.”
The group has already taken steps to get
down a rhythm with Texas State’s quarterbacks.
“All these guys were accustomed to Barrick
Nealy,” Bush said. “Of course, Chase and
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Bradley are now the leaders of the team.
They have all been on the fi eld working on
timing. As a group – receivers and quarterbacks
– they understand each other and
have gelled.
In addition to the returners, Texas State
will welcome three freshmen signees for
two-a-days.
“The freshmen we have coming in could
be just as talented athletes as what we have
now,” Bush said. “That is what you have to do
to get better as a football team – recruit better
than what you have. They have to catch
up to the speed of the game and learn the
terminology of the off ense but a couple may
be able to catch up and contribute this fall.”
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN
Returning four players with experience
may be the fi rst step in the Bobcat off ensive
line developing its own persona.
Seniors Buck Koalenz and Ryne Miller
give Texas State experience and leadership
on the off ensive line and with Matt Jenkins
and Justin Boren also returning, the Bobcats
have four returning players with experience
as starters.
“We have to build an identity and develop
a work ethic,” said Texas State co-offensive
coordinator and off ensive line coach
Blake Miller. “We have to create an attitude. A
part may be coaching but a lot comes down
to playing. One of the good things about this
year’s team is there are four guys that have
played for us now for two-plus years. They
know how things are supposed to be done.”
Miller is a Preseason All-Southland Conference
First-Team selection while Koalenz
managed seven starts and played with injuries
much of the season.
“Ryne is a versatile player who for two
years now has started at three diff erent positions
– center, guard and tackle,” Blake Miller
said. “He’s a very good leader and a good
team player.
“Buck is also a good leader who is extremely
smart and makes all the calls up
front. We’ll be looking for him to come back
healthy this fall.”
Jenkins, a junior who started 12 games
last year, has the talent to make the move
from right tackle to left tackle this fall.
“Matt is one of the more athleticallygifted
off ensive linemen on the team,” Miller
said. “Hopefully he will make the next step
when it comes to developing his abilities.”
Also back is Boren, a transfer from SMU
prior to the 2005 season. The junior started
two games at left guard last year but played
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signifi cantly on a rotational basis in his fi rst
season as a Bobcat.
“Justin is going to have to become more
consistent to give us an opportunity to have
a good off ensive line,” Miller said.
In addition to the four players mentioned
above, Texas State’s projected starting lineup
will include red-shirt freshman Calvin Gore.
Gore, who prepped at nearby Smithson Valley,
was red-shirted last year but could have
helped the ‘Cats, even as a true freshman.
“Calvin was probably the team’s sixth or
seventh best off ensive lineman last year,”
Miller said. “He has pretty good instincts but
will need to make signifi cant improvement
during two-a-days.”
Like many positions on off ense, Texas
State will look to develop depth quickly
along the off ensive line.
While the Bobcats return four players
with experience as starters, they lose two
All-Southland Conference First-Teamers – a
four-year starter and a three-year starter. In
addition to the loss of Thomas Keresztury
and Luke Horder, the Bobcats also lost fouryear
letterman Joel Moore.
Senior Matt Padron has split time between
tight end and off ensive tackle and his
improvement in camp will be an indicator
of his role this fall. Alex Luna is a red-shirt
freshman who played tackle during spring
drills and probably made the most improvement
of any lineman from Practice One to
Practice 15. He could see time at the center
position.
Heading into the fall, the other numbertwos
on the depth chart are currently occupied
by players who have yet to practice
with the ‘Cats, including junior college transfer
Crawford May.
With voids to fi ll and a large contingent
of young players, Miller will focus on basics
when the Bobcats open fall camp.
“The fi rst thing we will talk about is ‘Who,
How and Why,’” he said. “You have to get
the who right fi rst – we have to know who
to block. Then we have to fi gure out how
to do that. It doesn’t matter where you go
if you don’t know how to do it. And fi nally,
when you get good, then you start fi guring
out why you are doing things, what people
around you are doing and how that aff ects
everything within the system.”
In addition to the gaps within Texas
State’s interior line, the Bobcats will play with
inexperienced tight ends for the fi rst time in
the current coaching staff ’s tenure.
Texas State lost J.C. Kellam Award winner
Randy Moshier as well as two other players
who saw signifi cant time at the tight end position.
With extended depth at defensive end,
the ‘Cats have moved junior John Gilley
across the line of scrimmage and he is projected
as the starter at tight end this fall. A
pair of red-shirt freshmen – Galen Dunk and
John Ford – will push the former defensive
lineman starting with preseason camp. Clay
Wilson, a transfer from the Naval Academy’s
prep school, could also practice his way into
the mix at tight end.
“Athletically, we are better than a year
ago at tight end,” Miller said. “But from accountability
to production to experience, all
things that make you a good football player,
we’re not anywhere close. We have conscientious,
hard workers but they just lack the
experience we had last year.”
DEFENSE
With a host of young players gearing up
to take on roles with more accountability on
off ense, Texas State will turn to its defense to
lead the Bobcats early in the season.
Defensively, the Bobcats lose three All-
Southland Conference fi rst-team selections
from a year ago – defensive linemen Fred Evans
and Travis Upshaw along with linebacker
David Simmons. But returning this fall is the
team’s leading tackler (linebacker Jeremy
Castillo), a pair of two-year starters at defensive
end and a veteran secondary.
Look for the Bobcats’ defensive scheme
to remain the same.
“We have prided ourselves on playing
fast, playing physical and not overcomplicating
things,” said Craig Naivar, who begins his
third season as Texas State’s defensive coordinator.
“We have to get some transfers and
signees in the fl ow and feeling comfortable
at playing fast as quickly as possible. Simplicity
is the best way to do that.
“We want to make sure we are doing the
little things right,” Naivar said. “Are we getting
lined up properly? Are we playing with
great technique? Are we tackling? Are we
doing the little things right so we’re ready
for conference play?”
Texas State will once again employ a 4-
2-5 defense which off ers more fl exibility
in playing today’s multiple formation and
scheme off enses.
Last year Texas State led the Southland
Conference and ranked 20 th and 25 th , respectively
in total defense (313.86 yards per
game) and scoring defense (20.29 points allowed
per game).

“Having fi ve defensive backs is great for
adjusting to multiple off enses,” Naivar said.
“Even with two backs in a backfi eld, that
doesn’t guarantee a team is going to be in
a two-back set. They could end up with an
empty backfi eld.
“With the 4-2-5, you always have four
blitzers – two safeties and two backers
– near the box,” he said. “There is more fl exibility
than with a 4-3 defense. Sometimes,
the threat of the blitz is better than the blitz
itself.”
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
With the loss of Evans and Upshaw, returning
two-year starter Nick Clark at defensive
end and heir-apparent to the nose
guard position, Ramel Borner, will be the
glue which holds a fast, quick and strong defensive
line together.
Clark recorded 51 tackles a year ago to go
along with two quarterback sacks and fi ve
tackles for lost yards.
“Nick has shown the most improvement
in speed during the off season,” said Texas
State defensive line coach Kyle Tietz. “He has
been good in the weight room and has incredible
fi eld awareness.”
Last year, Borner benefi ted from Texas
State using a two-platoon system for its interior
linemen and gained a wealth of game
experience despite playing behind an allconference
pick. He fi nished just outside the
top 10 in tackles, registering 30 stops, including
a quarterback sack during the year.
He also had a 31-yard fumble return against
Texas A&M.
“We’re excited about Ramel’s future,” Tietz
said. “I think he has the opportunity to step in
and continue to get better. This spring he did
a great job helping (red-shirted freshman)
Cliff ord Gardner become a better player.”
Gardner is expected to back up Borner at
nose guard this season. He continues to fi gure
out the nose guard position and with his
explosiveness, great hips, speed and quickness
expectations are high for the rookie.
Wellington Deshield continues to show
his versatility for the Bobcats as he makes the
adjustment from defensive end to the projected
starter at defensive tackle. The athletic
and strong junior came to Texas State as a
fullback and after seeing time on both sides
of the ball as a true freshman, settled into a
role last year playing primarily on rushing
downs as a defensive end.
“Wellington has had a great attitude
about everything,” Tietz said. “He, like most
athletes, wants to know how he can get on
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the fi eld the quickest. A lot of techniques
to being a defensive tackle come naturally
to him and he has a great chance to excel
there.”
Last year the Hockley native registered 18
total tackles, including three for lost yards.
Heading into preseason camp, sophomore
Donovan King will move back out to
defensive end from playing defensive tackle
in the spring. He took reps as a defensive
tackle to give him an opportunity to learn
the language and responsibilities which
come from playing the position. But now he
will be back in the mix of a talented pool at
the defensive end position.
Nate Langford returns at right defensive
end where he has started the past two seasons
and battled with Arizona State transfer
Mark Washington throughout the spring.
Langford recorded 34 tackles last season
and was credited with a pair of quarterback
sacks. Washington played as a true freshman
at Arizona State. Also in the mix at defensive
end is Blinn Junior College transfer Julian
Humble.
“Both Julian Humble and Mark Washington
are capable of playing either defensive
end position,” Tietz said. “Mark possesses
great speed, incredible talent and is a very
explosive player. With a little more time
working on technique, he should be one of
the top pass rushers in the group.
“The good thing is all of the guys are very
competitive, which is something we have
struggled with in the past at that position.”
“The depth has made for some real good
competition,” added Naivar. “Langford and
Clark are hard workers and not complacent
guys. But from Day 1 of spring ball, there has
been someone nipping at their tail and that
has been good. Competition has made us
a lot better at that position. We will be a lot
better at that position this year.”
Players such as Clark, Langford or Washington
could easily walk back into more of
a linebacker role whether it be blitzing or
simple coverages.
“We already drop our defensive ends in
zone blitzes,” Naivar said. “We’ll keep it simple
for them but we can do some diff erent
things with them. We will mix it up.”
Both Sam Martin and Freddy Paige are
a pair of underclassemen who are both extremely
hard workers and could battle for
playing time this fall.
LINEBACKERS
It’s said that any sound structure must
start with a solid core. A defense is no diff er-
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ent. When Texas State takes the fi eld in 2006,
it will do so with just that, a solid core – or
corps – of linebackers that will set the tone
for what could be one of the stingiest defenses
in the Southland Conference.
The team’s leading tackler, Jeremy Castillo,
returns for his senior season and should
be fl anked by Shola Obafemi, another senior
who came on strong during the middle
of the Bobcats’ milestone 2005 season that
saw Texas State reach the Division I-AA playoff
s for the fi rst time in school history.
The experience returning at linebacker
is also music to the ears of fi rst-year position
coach Rick LaFavers, who replaces Darin Elliot
for the 2006 campaign.
“I would have loved to have gone
through last year with this program,” LaFavers
said. “The nice thing about coming in
when I did was that I could rely on our guys
in the spring with vernacular and terminology
that I might not be used to. They were
well coached by Coach Elliot, and the seniors
especially knew what they were doing this
spring.”
Two of those seniors – Castillo and Obafemi
– are slated atop the preseason depth
chart at the “Sam” and “Mike” slots in the linebacking
scheme. Castillo fi nished the 2005
season with 95 tackles, 35 of which were
solo stops, while Obafemi wrapped up the
season with 23 tackles and one big interception
early in the Bobcats’ blow-out win over
South Dakota State.
“From what I saw in the spring, Jeremy’s
a tremendous player. We’d defi nitely be a different
team without him on the fi eld – not
only the linebacking corps, but the entire defense.
He’s a playmaker,” LaFavers said. “And I
can’t say enough about Shola. I’m extremely
impressed with his maturity and hard work.
He’s like a sponge, absorbing and wanting
to learn and do things on the fi eld. He takes
care of his business off the fi eld, and I’m
excited to be able to coach him in his fi nal
year.”
Backing up Castillo and Obafemi at the
two linebacker slots will be a mix of players
fi ghting for playing time led by veterans Jeff
Gotte and Cameron Dunk. Younger players
such as Courtney Smith and Joe Bell should
also make a competitive push to see the fi eld
in 2006, according to LaFavers.
“Cameron’s a senior and a walk on that
will work hard and give you everything he’s
got,” LaFavers said. “He’s a good kid and he
knows his role on this team. He’s good about
helping the younger guys with their assignments
because he does know exactly what’s
going on in the scheme.”
LaFavers went on to say that the Bobcat
linebacking corps could experience a bit of a
logjam with the mix of experience and talent
coming in.
“We have a lot of experience with Shola,
Jeremy and Jeff . You throw in the two young
guys, Courtney and Joe, and then Cameron
who is a senior and we’ve just got a lot of linebackers,”
LaFavers said. “Jeff played some last
year. He’s a warrior and he’s tough. He knows
what’s going on mentally, and he’s very
coachable. He’s a guy that I have no problem
putting in any situation, and I think Courtney
(Smith) has a lot of potential. He’s our fastest
linebacker. He is a converted running back,
so he has a lot of upside. He and Joe Bell are
guys I’m really excited about right when it
comes to their futures and what I think they
could be.”
The push for playing time could get more
fi erce as the season approaches, since Texas
State runs a 4-2-5 scheme, which uses only
two linebackers opposed to a three-linebacker,
4-3 set. LaFavers pointed out, however,
that despite the diff erence in quantity
of linebackers on the fi eld, the mentality and
focus diff er only slightly from the three-linebacker
look.
“Really there’s not a lot of diff erence (in
the schemes). One guy plays in the ‘A’ gap
and one in the ‘B’ gap which is really the
same in a 4-3. Where we diff er is taking that
‘extra’ backer and splitting him out wide,” La-
Favers said. “Our guys are the inside guys just
like they’d be in any scheme, whether it’s a
50 scheme, a 3-4 or a 4-3. It’s just a matter
of what gap they have. Coverage-wise it can
diff er, but that’s the only noticeable diff erence.”
Additionally, a look at the depth chart
may not be exactly what will appear on the
fi eld should a starter go down during the
course of the season.
“We’re fortunate that our linebackers are
really interchangeable,” LaFavers said. “Our
‘Mike’ backer kind of goes to the weak side
or away from the call, but I like them to be
interchangeable. If our ‘Mike’ gets hurt and
our third best linebacker is a ‘Sam’, we’ll be
able to plug him in where we need to.”
Texas State’s biggest strength in the linebacking
corps could be its speed and ability
to fl y to the ball, but it won’t be overshadowed
by the group’s intelligence and knowledge
of the position, according to Bobcat
coaches.
“We have a very veteran and knowledgeable
crew. Jeremy and Shola provide leader-

ship and experience, and our other strength
is our speed. We have guys that fl y around
and can make plays,” LaFavers said. “If we
have a weakness, I’d say it’s our size. You fi x
that by fi nding depth early in the year, and
we’ll do that by getting the young guys into
the fi re early.”
LaFavers knows his unit has its work lined
out, and he is confi dent that these Bobcats
will be up to the challenge in 2006, starting
with consistency and executing.
“We’re looking for consistency, and I want
to be able to play with depth from the beginning.
I want to see how the young guys can
do, and that will give me more confi dence
in them as we get further down the road,”
LaFavers said. “You’re always looking for consistency,
and being able to execute and do
things right week-in and week-out. Leadership
starts with the linebackers since we set
the defense and we’re in coverage. We want
to set the tone for this defense, so we have to
establish it early and be consistent.”
CORNERBACKS
Jamarqus O’Neal and Walter Musgrove
tend to loom the width of the playing fi eld
apart from one another. Together, they are
the bookends of a secondary that should be
a strong suit for Texas State this fall.
O’Neal earned a starting spot for the
Bobcats at left cornerback last year as a junior
college transfer. Musgrove made the
move from the KAT back position look easy,
starting all 11 regular-season games in 2005
before a shoulder injury sidelined him for
the playoff s. Along with senior safeties Gary
Shepard, Daniel Varvel and Epsilon Williams,
they form one of the team’s most experienced
starting units.
“With having an older secondary, including
older, more experienced players at the
corners, I think this group should be the
leaders of this team,” said Texas State cornerbacks
coach Jason Washington. “We talk
about it each and every day. We talk about
them being the fi rst ones in line or the fi rst
ones to speak up. We want them to be those
guys that are running from drill to drill and
busting their tail each and every play.”
Collectively, O’Neal and Musgrove bring
that attitude to the Bobcat football program
each and every day.
“At the cornerback positions we have
guys who are going to be pretty special,”
Washington said. “They are both smart, hardworking
kids who have great heads on their
shoulders. I’m excited to watch them play
and I am excited to coach them.”
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O’Neal signed with Texas State from Trinity
Valley Community College where he was
an All-Southwest Junior College Football
Conference selection. Last year as a junior he
was on the capturing side of fi ve turnovers.
He intercepted a team-leading three passes
and also had two fumble recoveries. The
Orange native was in on 23 tackles and was
second on the squad with nine pass breakups.
“Jamarqus blossomed as the year went
along,” Washington said, refl ecting on the
2005 season. “It was fun to watch his progression
through the season. He became a
key component of our defense.
“He is a guy, that if he continues to improve
and brings the mindset he currently
has to the fi eld every day, he can be as good
as he wants to be. He can be a very special
player.”
Across the fi eld from O’Neal, Musgrove
brings the credentials of a veteran player
mature beyond his years. In addition to being
an All-Southland Conference First-Team
pick as a junior, the Duncanville native has
already earned his undergraduate degree.
He will be a graduate student in the classroom
this fall and a fi fth-year senior on the
playing fi eld.
“Walter is the type of player Texas State
can rely on 90 or 100 plays a game,” Washington
said. “He always gives his all. He has all
the attributes and tools to play the boundary
corner – he is physical, has a good mindset
and is technique sound.”
Last year Musgrove was in on 49 tackles
in 11 regular-season games. He had six pass
break ups and was credited with a quarterback
sack. Look for the Bobcat defense to
put him in a variety of situations that will allow
him to help the Bobcats be all they can
be in 2006.
“He appreciates the accolades but he
knows schools around the conference know
who he is,” Washington said. “That’s going to
make him have to improve his game even
more. People are going to exploit him as
much as they can.”
Whether on the fi eld, in the weight room
or in the classroom, Musgrove has led by example.
“He’s the kind of leader you can count on
for others to look up to when things are good
or when they may be bad,” Washington said.
“He is just a phenomenal person. His work
habits helped him tremendously in his transition
last year to cornerback. It was amazing
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to watch him grow from the season opener
against Delta State to the Sam Houston State
game.”
Ultimately, it was the shoulder injury in
the Sam Houston State game which will end
up being a moment in Musgrove’s career
that will be a life saver. A follow-up X-Ray
following the injury led to the discovery of
a mass in Musgrove’s upper chest. Testing
proved the mass to be Hodgkin’s disease.
Musgrove’s strong faith quickly led him
to an understanding that his injury the night
the Bobcats won a Southland Conference
title was a blessing.
“We may have never known about the
cancer,” Washington said.
There were no indicators of the cancer
growing in Musgrove’s body and earlier this
year he began chemo treatments which
have set the senior on a course toward a full
recovery.
Despite the bi-weekly chemo treatments,
Musgrove continues to be a fi xture with the
program as he readies for his senior season.
He was held out of contact drills in the spring
but was on the practice fi eld all he could. He
has been in the weight room with his teammates
and on the playing fi eld of Bobcat Stadium
going head-to-head with Texas State’s
receivers.
“Walter is the type of guy you have to stay
on his tail and not allow him to do more than
he should,” Washington said, looking back
on spring drills. “He has that self-drive about
himself that he is going to get himself prepared
and ready to go. He’s self-motivated.
He motivates me and is an inspiration.”
Look for both Musgrove and O’Neal to be
the motivators for a new crop of corners joining
the Texas State squad this season.
Reedley College transfer Jervoress Crenshaw
and Cisco Junior College transfer Morgan
Taylor could both come in and be backups
at the cornerback positions.
“Jervoress is a cover corner who will
come up and stick you if he has the opportunity,”
Washington said. “His playing time is
going to depend on how he picks up our system.
Having been a wide receiver out of high
school, he brings an inside knowledge of
wide receivers to the cornerback position.”
Washington summed up Taylor as “having
a lot of raw ability.”
“You can tell Morgan has a lot of athletic
ability which he has not utilized to the fullest,”
he said. “He is a student of the game just
like Walter and Jamarqus and could also be a
special player.”
SAFETIES
It is a toss up when it comes down to one
word to describe Texas State’s safeties. Take
your pick – experienced or versatile.
The Bobcats’ projected starter at weak,
strong and free safety all have previous experience
in a fi rst-team role. And with the
group of players Texas State has currently
in the system, the Bobcat coaching staff will
be able to make adjustments in personnel to
always guarantee the best fi ve players are in
the secondary.
Take three-year starter Epsilon Williams,
for instance. Last year he started nine games
at free safety for the Bobcats. When cornerback
Walter Musgrove suff ered a shoulder
injury in the Bobcats’ fi nal regular-season
game against Sam Houston State, Williams
moved into a starting role at the right corner
position.
“We always want to put our best fi ve
guys on the fi eld,” said Naivar, who coaches
the Bobcats’ safeties in addition to serving as
defensive coordinator. “Epsilon made some
key plays against Georgia Southern and had
a big game against Cal Poly.”
Williams registered 25 of his 59 tackles
during the season in the Bobcats’ three playoff
games. In transitioning to the cornerback
position, he had nine tackles in the Bobcats’
win over Georgia Southern. A week later he
had six tackles and broke up a pair of passes
in Texas State’s quarterfi nal game against
Cal Poly. He also registered a double-fi gure
tackle game against Northern Iowa in the
semifi nals.
“Epsilon knows our defense inside and
out,” Naivar said. “He could play any position
in our secondary – he could be a blitzer off
the edge, coverage guy, a deep half safety,
a quarter safety or he could spin down and
be a linebacker. That is what our weak safety
is, a jack of all trades. He makes plays and is
very explosive.”
For his career, the Dallas native has recorded
178 tackles for the Bobcats including
96 solo stops. He also has six career interceptions
and 21 pass breakups.
While Williams is penciled in at weak
safety, Shepard is expected to start at strong
safety and Varvel at free safety.
Shepard started a few games as a sophomore
at cornerback before starting all 14
games at the KAT position last year. He was
the third-leading tackler a year ago, fi nishing
with 75 solo stops along with two interceptions
and six pass breakups.
Varvel transferred to Texas State from
Arizona State a year ago and made an im-

mediate impact. He fi nished the year with 50
tackles, had two interceptions and recovered
a pair of fumbles.
“Gary Shepard is very physical and fi nds
ways to make plays,” Naivar said. “He’s a good
blitzer and made a big-time play for us with
his interception at the goal line last year at
Stephen F. Austin.
“Daniel also just fi nds ways to make plays.
He should be even better this season with a
year in our system behind him. His size defi -
nitely helps him and he is a very instinctive,
smart player.”
Beyond Texas State’s projected three
starters and the experience they bring, two
of the Bobcats’ three backup players at the
positions bring extensive experience.
Dallas Coleman will start the season
playing behind Williams at weak safety. Coleman
missed a few games last year due to injuries
but is another versatile player who has
played free safety, weak safety and some at
cornerback.
“He is good enough to be a starter and
will vie for playing time somewhere,” Naivar
said. “He’s a steady, smart football player.”
Jameil Turner is listed behind Shepard
at strong safety. The sophomore begins his
third year in the Texas State program and
makes strides every day. He posted 24 tackles
last year as a freshman and this spring was
voted by his teammates the most improved
player on the defensive side of the ball.
“Jameil is one of the bigger safeties
around and brings a load,” Naivar said. “He
will hit you. He’s a great blitzer. He is going to
play a lot of snaps this season.”
Behind Varvel at free safety is sophomore
Phillip Alexander who transferred to Texas
State prior to the 2005 season from the Air
Force Academy. He could be a major contributor
on special teams along with underclass-
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men Kevin Odelusi, Chase Pulliam and
Mike Rutledge.
“Some of those younger guys are going
to have to wait a little longer because of the
age and depth we have in the secondary,”
Naivar said. “But everyone we travel with is
going to get snaps and will contribute for
us.”
SPECIAL TEAMS
Texas State has to replace All-Southland
Conference First-Team punter Cory Elolf and
All-SLC First-Team place kicker Stan Jones. If
there was a spot on the All-Southland team
for a deep snapper, the Bobcats would be replacing
three All-SLC performers. Departed
senior Dominic Giametta was a three-year
starter at the position.
Despite the loss of three veterans, the
Bobcats have competition at the place kicker
position, have added an All-America caliber
punter and needed to go no further than the
Exercise and Sports Science classrooms of
Jowers Hall to fi nd a deep snapper.
South Florida transfer Kyle Bronson enters
preseason camp with a slight edge over
Baylor transfer Drew Ireland for place kicking
responsibilities. Bronson began his freshman
season at USF as a kickoff specialist but
a game into the season began handling the
place kicking chores for the Bulls, who advanced
to play in the Meineke Car Care Bowl
in the school’s fi rst year of membership in
the Big East Conference. Bronson connected
on 11-of-16 fi eld goals and also knocked
through 29-of-30 point-after tries.
Drew Ireland was an all-district place
kicker in high school and handled a pair of
kickoff s as a red-shirt freshman last year at
Baylor.
“Right now because of his leg strength,
Kyle is ahead of Ireland,” said Wright, who is
also responsible for coordinating the Bobcats’
special teams. “Consistency is going to
be the key at that position. That is one thing
about kicking. You have to do the same thing
every time or you will struggle. I thought
both kickers got better as the spring went
along.”
Joining the Texas State squad this summer
was former Arizona State punter Chris
MacDonald. MacDonald, a junior, averaged
42.3 yards per punt in eight games played
in 2005. As a freshman he was a Freshman
All-American and ranked third in the Pac 10
Conference with a 43.1 average on 64 kicks.
“Chris has a real strong leg,” Wright said.
“He is very athletic and could probably play
at several positions for us.”
Junior Josh Barton was a deep snapper
at Harmony High School in East Texas where
he was a multi-sport letterman including an
all-state selection in baseball.
He was already working on a bachelor’s
degree at Texas State when he contacted the
Bobcat coaching staff .
“Josh stepped right into a full-speed
summer workout without doing anything in
at least a year,” Wright said. “He works hard
and has great speed on his snaps.”
Texas State returns its leading returner
from last year. In addition to seeing signifi -
cant playing time as a receiver, Morris Crosby
averaged 11.9 yards on 17 punt returns and
also returned seven kickoff s, averaging 17.4
yards a return. He was voted the Preseason
All-Southland Conference Second-Team return
specialist.
“Morris is one of those guys who can
take it the distance,” Wright said. “He is elusive
and he is a playmaker. We’re fortunate to
have him for three more years.”
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ALPHABETICAL ROSTER
No. Name Pos.
31 Phillip Alexander DB
91 Josh Barton DS
96 Ryan Batchelor P/PK
44 Joe Bell LB
73 Justin Boren OL
60 Ramel Borner DL
66 Jeff Bowen OL
93 Kyle Bronson PK
13 Nick Burns QB
18 Blake Burton FB
23 Karrington Bush RB
22 Alvin Canady RB
33 Roshad Carter LB
37 Jeremy Castillo LB
50 Nick Clark DL
28 Dallas Coleman DB
40 Jarvis Coleman LB
76 Will Conners OL
19 Clellan Cook WR
29 Jervoress Crenshaw DB
21 Morris Crosby WR
80 Alex Darley WR
43 Wellington Deshield DL
36 Cameron Dunk LB
88 Galen Dunk TE
74 Bryan Ferris OL
84 John Ford TE
77 Cliff ord Gardner DL
9 Bradley George QB
90 John Gilley TE
6 Greg Gold RB
53 Calvin Gore OL
54 Jeff Gotte LB
87 Da’Marcus Griggs WR
57 Eric Grimsley LB
64 Taylor Haese OL
25 Kenneth Hampton DB
67 Cody Hodge OL
94 Travis Houston DL
45 Julian Humble DL
95 Andrew Ireland PK
69 Chris Jenkins DL
70 Matt Jenkins OL
8 Daniel Jolly RB
99 Donovan King DL
56 Buck Koalenz OL
46 Nate Langford DL
81 Cameron Luke WR
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No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl./Exp. Hometown/Previous School
2 Andre McCorkle RB 6-2 190 Fr./HS Corpus Christi/Flour Bluff HS
3 Daniel Varvel DB 6-3 216 Sr./1L Bakersfi eld, Calif./Bakersfi eld HS
4 Ronnie Miller WR 6-0 180 Sr./1L Rosenberg/Terry HS
5 Tyrone Scott WR 6-0 185 Jr./2L Houston/Westfi eld HS
6 Greg Gold RB 5-9 195 Sr./TR Irving/Irving HS/Oklahoma State
7 Gary Shepard DB 5-10 214 Sr./2L Houston/Westfi eld HS
8 Daniel Jolly RB 6-1 237 Sr./1L San Antonio/Marshall HS
9 Bradley George QB 6-6 230 Fr./RS New Braunfels/Canyon HS
10 David Ramirez QB 6-2 202 Fr./TR Red Oak/Grace Prep/Purdue
11 Jamell Snell DB 6-0 200 Fr./RS Irving/R.L. Turner HS
12 Shola Obafemi LB 6-1 208 Sr./3L Aldine/Nimitz HS
13 Nick Burns QB 6-2 200 Jr./SQ Victoria/Memorial HS
14 Chase Wasson QB 5-11 180 Jr./2L Southlake/Carroll HS
15 Walter Musgrove DB 5-9 190 Sr./3L Duncanville/Duncanville HS
16 Stan Zwinggi RB 5-11 190 So./1L Fredericksburg/Fredericksburg HS
17 Adrian Thomas WR 6-1 179 So./1L Spring/Klein HS
18 Blake Burton FB 6-0 226 So./1L Hungerford/Boling HS
19 Clellan Cook WR 6-4 206 So./1L San Antonio/Alamo Heights HS
20 Jamal Williams WR 5-11 195 Jr./TR Rockdale/Rockdale HS/Reedley College
21 Morris Crosby WR 5-9 184 So./1L Houston/Alief Elsik HS
22 Alvin Canady RB 5-7 189 Fr./RS San Marcos/San Marcos HS
23 Karrington Bush RB 5-10 176 Fr./HS Whitewright/Whitewright HS
24 Jamarqus O’Neal DB 6-1 192 Sr./1L Orange/West Orange HS
25 Kenneth Hampton DB 6-1 180 Fr./HS Tyler/John Tyler HS
26 Courtney Smith LB 6-0 226 So./1L Round Rock/Stony Point HS
27 Ric Palmer LB 5-11 205 Jr./TR Pittsburg/Pittsburg HS/Trinity Valley CC
28 Dallas Coleman DB 6-0 206 Sr./2L Brenham/Brenham HS
29 Jervoress Crenshaw DB 6-0 185 Jr./TR Delray, Fla./American Heritage HS/Reedley
30 Morgan Taylor DB 5-11 191 Jr./TR Friendswood/Clearbrook HS/Cisco JC
31 Phillip Alexander DB 5-11 185 So./SQ Giddings/Giddings HS/Air Force
33 Roshad Carter LB 6-1 216 Sr./SQ Friendswood/Friendswood HS
34 Chris MacDonald P 6-4 215 Jr./TR Mesa, Ariz./Red Mountain HS/Arizona St.
35 Chase Pulliam DB 5-10 205 So./1L Wylie/Wylie HS
36 Cameron Dunk LB 6-2 210 Sr./SQ Flatonia/Flatonia HS
37 Jeremy Castillo LB 5-11 220 Sr./3L Corsicana/Corsicana HS
38 Kevin Odelusi DB 5-11 191 Fr./RS Grand Prairie/Mansfi eld Summit HS
39 Mike Rutledge DB 5-10 196 So./SQ Ft. Bend/Kempner HS
40 Jarvis Coleman LB 6-0 220 Jr./TR Memphis, Tenn./BTW HS/Reedley
41 Jameil Turner DB 6-0 202 So./1L Houston/Alief Taylor HS
42 Ryan Odell FB 6-2 234 So./1L New Braunfels/Canyon HS
43 Wellington Deshield DL 6-2 254 Jr./2L Hockley/Waller HS
44 Joe Bell LB 6-0 210 Fr./RS Houston/Cypress Falls HS
45 Julian Humble DL 6-4 257 Jr./TR Converse/Judson HS/Blinn JC
46 Nate Langford DL 6-1 248 Jr./2L San Marcos/San Marcos HS
47 Aaron Shanor LB 6-1 225 Jr./TR Azle/Azle HS/Air Force Academy
48 Epsilon Williams DB 5-11 209 Sr./3L Dallas/W.T. White HS
49 Matt Schumann DB 6-0 190 Fr./RS New Braunfels/Canyon HS
50 Nick Clark DL 6-0 253 Jr./2L Fort Worth/Everman HS

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl./Exp. Hometown/Previous School
52 Kevin Rogers LB 6-1 232 So./SQ San Antonio/John Jay HS
53 Calvin Gore OL 6-5 296 Fr./RS Canyon Lake/Smithson Valley HS
54 Jeff Gotte LB 6-1 216 Sr./1L Katy/Katy HS
55 Mark Washington DL 6-3 250 Jr./TR Long Beach, Calif./LB Poly/Arizona State
56 Buck Koalenz OL 6-3 305 Sr./2L Seguin/Converse Judson HS
57 Eric Grimsley LB 5-10 208 Fr./RS Missouri City/Elkins HS
59 Ryne Miller OL 6-4 309 Sr./3L The Woodlands/Woodlands HS
60 Ramel Borner DL 6-0 304 Jr./2L Dallas/Lincoln HS
61 Will Van Wyk LB 6-0 239 So./SQ Harlingen/Harlingen HS
64 Taylor Haese OL 6-1 275 Fr./HS Burnet/Burnet HS
66 Jeff Bowen OL 6-1 268 Jr./TR Birdville/Birdville HS/East Texas Baptist
67 Cody Hodge OL 6-2 279 So./SQ Missouri City/Elkins HS
68 Winston Ruelas OL 6-2 286 Fr./HS Victoria/St. Joseph HS
69 Chris Jenkins DL 6-2 285 Fr./HS Sugar Land/Lamar Consolidated HS
70 Matt Jenkins OL 6-3 301 Jr./2L San Antonio/Madison HS
71 Alex Luna OL 6-2 268 Fr./RS Houston/Aldine-Eisenhower HS
72 Crawford May OL 6-1 292 Jr./TR Miami, Fla./Jackson HS/Reedley College
73 Justin Boren OL 6-3 316 Jr./1L Grapevine/Colleyville Heritage HS
74 Bryan Ferris OL 6-3 290 Fr./HS Katy/Katy HS
75 Robert Ramirez OL 6-1 311 Fr./HS Houston/North Shore HS
76 Will Conners OL 6-4 285 Fr./HS San Antonio/William Howard Taft HS
77 Cliff ord Gardner DL 6-1 314 Fr./RS Dallas/Skyline
78 Freddy Paige DL 6-1 250 Jr./SQ Galveston/Ball HS
79 Matt Padron OL 6-5 277 Sr./SQ Keller/San Antonio Clark HS
80 Alex Darley WR 6-3 185 Fr./HS Corpus Christi/Flour Bluff
81 Cameron Luke WR 6-2 211 So./TR Klein/Edison HS/Utah State
82 Justin Wesley WR 6-1 169 Fr./HS Cuero/Cuero HS
83 Micah Miksch WR 6-0 190 Fr./RS La Vernia/La Vernia HS
84 John Ford TE 6-4 237 Fr./RS Corpus Christi/Calallen
85 Justin Williams WR 6-2 202 Sr./2L San Antonio/Central Catholic HS
87 Da’Marcus Griggs WR 6-0 160 Fr./HS Bay City/Bay City HS
88 Galen Dunk TE 6-5 222 Fr./RS Flatonia/Flatonia HS
89 Clay Wilson TE 6-2 225 Fr./HS Weatherford/All Saints Episcopal/Navy Prep
90 John Gilley TE 6-3 244 Jr./2L Victoria/St. Joseph HS
91 Josh Barton DS 6-1 195 Jr./HS Gilmer, Texas/Harmony HS
92 Sam Martin DL 6-5 235 Fr./RS Carrollton/Creekview HS
93 Kyle Bronson PK 6-3 225 So./TR La Grange/Tampa Wharton HS/USF
94 Travis Houston DL 6-2 216 Fr./HS Converse/Judson HS
95 Andrew Ireland PK 5-8 194 So./TR Cedar Hill/Cedar Hill HS/Baylor
96 Ryan Batchelor P/PK 6-2 180 Fr./HS Arlington/James Martin HS
98 Orlando Toldson DL 6-0 284 Fr./HS Houston/Westfi eld Senior HS
99 Donovan King DL 6-2 249 So./1L Altair/Rice HS
Texas State Rosters
ALPHABETICAL ROSTER
No. Name Pos.
71 Alex Luna OL
34 Chris MacDonald P
92 Sam Martin DL
72 Crawford May OL
2 Andre McCorkle RB
83 Micah Miksch WR
4 Ronnie Miller WR
59 Ryne Miller OL
15 Walter Musgrove DB
12 Shola Obafemi LB
42 Ryan Odell FB
38 Kevin Odelusi DB
24 Jamarqus O’Neal DB
79 Matt Padron OL
78 Freddy Paige DL
27 Ric Palmer LB
35 Chase Pulliam DB
10 David Ramirez QB
75 Robert Ramirez OL
52 Kevin Rogers LB
68 Winston Ruelas OL
39 Mike Rutledge DB
49 Matt Schumann DB
5 Tyrone Scott WR
47 Aaron Shanor LB
7 Gary Shepard DB
26 Courtney Smith LB
11 Jamell Snell DB
30 Morgan Taylor DB
17 Adrian Thomas WR
98 Orlando Toldson DL
41 Jameil Turner DB
61 Will Van Wyk LB
3 Daniel Varvel DB
55 Mark Washington DL
14 Chase Wasson QB
82 Justin Wesley WR
48 Epsilon Williams DB
20 Jamal Williams WR
85 Justin Williams WR
89 Clay Wilson TE
16 Stan Zwinggi RB
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Texas State Squad Breakdown
TEXAS STATE PERSONNEL
Texas State Lettermen Returning (32)
Off ensive Lettermen Returning (15)
Justin Boren (OL), Blake Burton (FB), Clellan Cook
(WR), Morris Crosby (WR), Matt Jenkins (OL), Daniel
Jolly (RB), Buck Koalenz (OL), Ronnie Miller (WR),
Ryne Miller (OL), Ryan Odell (FB), Tyrone Scott (WR),
Adrian Thomas (WR), Chase Wasson (QB), Justin Williams
(WR), Stan Zwinggi (WR).
Defensive Lettermen Returning (17)
Jeremy Castillo (LB), Nick Clark (DE), Dallas Coleman
(DB), Wellington Deshield (DE), John Gilley (DE), Jeff
Gotte (LB), Donovan King (DE), Nate Langford (DE),
Walter Musgrove (DB), Jamarqus O’Neal (DB), Shola
Obafemi (LB), Chase Pulliam (DB), Gary Shepard (DB),
Courtney Smith (LB), Jameil Turner (DB), Daniel Varvel
(DB), Epsilon Williams (DB).
Texas State Lettermen Lost (28)
Off ensive Lettermen Lost (13)
Luke Bomar (TE), Morris Brothers (RB), K.R. Carpenter
(WR), Luke Horder (OL), Thomas Keresztury (OL),
Justin Marcellus (TE), Joel Moore (OL), Randy Moshier
(TE), Barrick Nealy (QB), Nick Sessions (RB), Douglas
Sherman (RB), Markee White (WR), Dameon Williams
(WR).
Defensive Lettermen Lost (7)
Jeff Brown (LB), Troy Ebensberger (DL), Fred Evans
(DL), Larry Hayden (DE), Teddy Jones (DL), Michael
Meeks (DB), Edmund Pringle (DB), David Simmons
(LB), Derwin Straughter (DB), Travis Upshaw (DL),
Melvin Webber (DB), Chad White (DB).
Special Teams Lettermen Lost (3)
Cory Elolf (P), Dominic Giametta (D), Stan Jones (PK).
Texas State Starters Returning (11)
Off ensive Starters Returning (4)
Blake Burton (FB), Matt Jenkins (OL), Ryne Miller (OL),
Tyrone Scott (WR).
Defensive Starters Returning (7)
Jeremy Castillo (LB), Nick Clark (DE), Nate Langford
(DE), Walter Musgrove (DB), Jamarqus O’Neal (DB),
Gary Shepard (DB), Epsilon Williams (DB).
Players Red-shirted in 2005 (12)
Joe Bell (LB), Alvin Canady (RB), Galen Dunk (TE),
John Ford (TE), Bradley George (QB), Cliff ord Gardner
(DL), Calvin Gore (OL), Alex Luna (OL), Sam Martin
(DL), Michah Miksch (WR), Kevin Odelusi (DB), Jamell
Snell (QB).
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2006 Texas State Football Media Guide
TEXAS STATE PRESEASON DEPTH CHART
TEXAS STATE OFFENSE
Left Tackle
70 Matt Jenkins 6-3 301 Jr.
79 Matt Padron 6-5 277 Sr.
Left Guard
59 Ryne Miller 6-4 309 Sr.
75 Robert Ramirez 6-1 311 Fr.
Center
56 Buck Koalenz 6-3 305 Sr.
71 Alex Luna 6-2 268 Fr.
Right Guard
73 Justin Boren 6-3 316 Jr.
72 Crawford May 6-1 292 Jr.
Right Tackle
53 Calvin Gore 6-5 296 Fr.
68 Winston Ruelas 6-2 286 Fr.
Quarterback
14 Chase Wasson 5-11 180 Jr.
9 Bradley George 6-6 230 Fr.
Fullback
18 Blake Burton 6-0 226 So.
42 Ryan Odell 6-2 234 So.
Tailback
8 Daniel Jolly 6-1 237 Sr.
22 Alvin Canady 5-7 189 Fr.
16 Stan Zwinggi 5-11 190 So.
Wide Receiver
5 Tyrone Scott 6-0 185 Jr.
17 Adrian Thomas 6-1 179 So.
Wide Receiver
21 Morris Crosby 5-9 184 So.
20 Jamal Williams 5-11 195 Jr.
Wide Receiver
4 Ronnie Miller 6-0 180 Sr.
85 Justin Williams 6-2 202 Sr.
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Tight End
90 John Gilley 6-3 244 Jr.
88 Galen Dunk 6-5 222 Fr.
84 John Ford 6-4 237 Fr.
TEXAS STATE SPECIAL TEAMS
Punter
34 Chris MacDonald 6-4 215 Jr.
93 Kyle Bronson 6-0 229 So.
Place Kicker
93 Kyle Bronson 6-0 229 So.
95 Drew Ireland 5-8 194 So.
Holder
14 Chase Wasson 5-11 180 Jr.
34 Chris MacDonald 6-4 215 Jr.
Deep Snapper
91 Josh Barton 6-1 195 Jr.
19 Clellan Cook 6-4 206 So.
Return Specialist
21 Morris Crosby 5-9 184 So.
TEXAS STATE DEFENSE
Left End
50 Nick Clark 6-0 253 Jr.
45 Julian Humble 6-4 257 Jr.
Defensive Tackle
43 Wellington Deshield 6-2 254 Jr.
97 Gino Cruse 6-5 312 So.
Nose Guard
60 Ramel Borner 6-0 304 Jr.
77 Cliff ord Gardner 6-1 314 Fr.
Right End
46 Nate Langford 6-1 248 Jr.
55 Mark Washington 6-3 250 Jr.
Sam Linebacker
37 Jeremy Castillo 5-11 220 Sr.
26 Courtney Smith 6-0 226 So.
Mike Linebacker
12 Shola Obafemi 6-1 208 Sr.
54 Jeff Gotte 6-1 216 Sr.
Left Cornerback
24 Jamarqus O’Neal 6-1 192 Sr.
29 Jervoress Crenshaw 6-0 185 Jr.
Weak Safety
48 Epsilon Williams 5-11 209 Sr.
28 Dallas Coleman 6-0 206 Sr.
Free Safety
3 Daniel Varvell 6-3 216 Sr.
31 Phillip Alexander 5-11 185 So.
Strong Safety
7 Gary Shepard 5-10 214 Sr.
41 Jameil Turner 6-0 202 So.
Right Cornerback
15 Walter Musgrove 5-9 190 Sr.
30 Morgan Taylor 5-11 191 Jr.
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Jeremy Castillo ......... KAS-TEE-O
Adrian Dayse ............. DAY-SEE
Jeff Gotte .................... GOT (LIKE GOT MILK?)
Julian Humble ........... UM-BL
Buck Koalenz ............. KO-LENZ
Micah Miksch ............ MY-KUH MICSHH
Shola Obafemi .......... SHAW-LUH O-BAH-FEH-ME
Kevin Odelusi ............ O-DE-LU-SEE
Matt Padron ............... PUH-DROAN
Winston Ruelas ......... ROO-EL-UHS
Daniel Varvel ............. VAHR-VELL
Chase Wasson ........... WAH-SON
Stan Zwinggi ............. ZWEG-EE