2008 guide - Ohio Wesleyan University

RETURNING LETTERMENRYLANMITTER-BURKE#17Juniordefensive back6-1, 195Marlborough, Mass.Marlboro High SchoolSociology, Urban studies majors2 letters2007: Was honorable mention All-NorthCoast Athletic Conference selection insecond season as starting free safety.>> Shared team lead in interceptions...led Bishop backs and ranked third onteam in tackles.>> Made 9 tackles vs. Catholic Sept. 8...also intercepted pass and returned it 38yards.>> Had 10 stops, including assist ontackle for loss, vs. Wabash Sept. 22.>> Credited with 7 tackles at KenyonSept. 29.>> Broke up 2 passes and added 6 tacklesat Wooster Oct. 6.>> Recorded 11 tackles at WittenbergOct. 20.>> Racked up 8 stops vs. Allegheny Oct.27.>> Picked off pass at Hiram Nov. 3.>> Had 8 tackles, including 1 for loss, andbroke up pass at Case Reserve Nov. 10.2006: Won starting free safety spot.>> Recorded 3 tackles at Catholic Sept. 9.>> Had 2 solo stops and broke up Bisonpass vs. Bethany Sept. 16.>> Credited with 6 tackles vs. WittenbergOct. 21.>> Made season-high 8 stops atAllegheny Oct. 28.>> Had 3 tackles, including ½ for loss, vs.Hiram Nov. 4.High School: Lettered 3 times in footballand twice in basketball and baseball.>> Named football team’s Most ValuablePlayer.>> Served as team captain in footballand basketball.>> Selected for Shriners All-Star game infootball.TACKLESYear Sack Loss UA Ast Tot2006 0 ½-1 11 13 242007 0 1½-2 30 36 66Career 0 2-3 41 49 90INTERCEPTIONSYear Int. Yds Yds/R TD Long2006 0 0 — 0 —2007 2 38 19.0 0 38Career 2 38 19.0 0 38MATTNASIF#46Seniorlinebacker5-10, 195Brookline, Mass.Brookline High SchoolHistory major3 letters2006: Lettered as backup linebacker andspecial teams performer.>> Made solo tackle vs. Franklin Sept. 1.>> Had season-high 2 stops at HiramNov. 3.2006: Played in 2 games as linebacker atAssumption College.2005: Played in 1 game as linebacker atAssumption College.High School: Lettered 3 times in footballand twice in rugby.>> Was 3-year starter in football.>> Set single-season tackles record.>> Named rugby team’s Most ValuablePlayer.TACKLESYear Sack Loss UA Ast Tot2005 0 0 0 0 02006 0 0 0 0 02007 0 0 1 3 4Career 0 2-3 41 49 90NATHANOSBORN#7Seniorsplit end6-1, 195Edgerton, OhioEdgerton High SchoolPolitics and government major3 letters2007: Moved to split end and went on towin third letter.>> Hauled in 62-yard TD bomb to startBishop comeback from 27-0 deficit vs.Franklin Sept. 1...finished with 3 catchesfor 71 yards.>> Caught pass for 35 yards at KenyonSept. 29.2006: Won second letter as reservehalfback and special teams performer.>> Returned kickoff for 12 yards atWabash Sept. 23.>> Ran for 30 yards on 6 carries vs.Hiram Nov. 4.2005: Lettered as backup halfback andspecial teams player.>> Made tackle at Kenyon Oct. 22.Also: Ran on NCAC champion 400- and1600-meter relay teams at 2008 NCACoutdoor track & field championship.>> Ran on NCAC champion 800- and1600-meter relay teams at 2008 NCACindoor track & field championship.>> Named NCAC Sprinter/Hurdler ofthe Year at 2007 outdoor track & fieldchampionship...won 200- and 400-meterdashes, led off first-place 400-meter relayteam and anchored first-place 1600-meterrelay team...also has won All-NCAC honorsin indoor 200-meter dash.High School: Won 4 letters in football andtrack and 2 in basketball.>> Received all-state honors in track.>> Named football team’s Most ValuablePlayer.>> Helped track team win conferencechampionship.>> Set school record in 100-meter dash.RUSHINGYear Att + - Net Avg TD Long2005 3 1 3 -2 -0.7 012006 6 30 0 30 5.0 0 132007 1 0 7 -7 -7.0 0 -7Career 10 31 10 21 2.1 0 13RECEIVINGYear Rec. Yds Yds/R TD Long2005 0 0 — 0—2006 0 0 — 0—Careerl20074 106 26.5 1624 106 26.5 162PRESTONOSBORN#13Seniordefensive back6-0, 1902008 Ohio Wesleyan FootballEdgerton, OhioEdgerton High SchoolPsychology major3 letters2007: Won starting cornerback spot andwent on to rank third among Bishop backsin tackles.>> Had 5 tackles vs. Franklin Sept. 1.>> Broke up 2 passes and made 5 tacklesvs. Catholic Sept. 8.>> Picked off pass and added 5 stops vs.Wabash Sept. 22.>> Made 5 tackles and broke up pass vs.Denison Oct. 13.>> Had 5 stops, including assist on tacklefor loss, at Wittenberg Oct. 20.>> Credited with 4 tackles at CaseReserve Nov. 10.2006: Earned second letter as backupdefensive back and special teamsperformer.12