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IWU football depth chart
OFFENSEReceivers WR-Martin Ceisel, 6-4, 205, Jr. Matt Sandrik, 6-4, 180, So. Jack Scalcucci, 6-2, 205, So. Tom Almanzo, 6-0, 193, Jr. ANALYSIS: Ceisel, a two-time all-CCIW first-team performer, heads a deep and talented receiving corps. Ceisel will draw a lot of attention, so the others must pick him up. TE-Rick Podkowa, 6-6, 255, Jr. Pat Topf, 6-2, 210, So. ANALYSIS: Podkowa is a massive target, but he only had five catches in four games last season. He will see a lot more balls thrown his way. Linemen LT-Dewayne Stallings, 6-5, 305, Jr. Kevin Balwierz, 6-4, 290, Fr. LG-Wesley Butler, 6-2, 285, Sr. Keenan Clifford, 6-2, 240, So. C-Eric Van Hise, 6-4, 270, Sr. John Nelson, 6-1, 255, Jr. RG-Keely Flood, 6-1, 250, So. Ben Hammer, 6-5, 305, Jr. RT-Travis Boothe, 6-5, 285, So. Ray Krishock, 6-4, 295, Fr. ANALYSIS: Van Hise is the lone returning starter on what is unquestionably the team’s biggest question mark position-wise. These guys need to come together in a hurry, and everyone will get an opportunity. Backfield QB-Nick Panno, 6-1, 180, Jr. Kraig Ladd, 6-4, 195, So. ANALYSIS: Panno had to beat out Ladd for the starting job despite starting several games last season. Panno, a transfer who didn’t play football his freshman year at Illinois, is shaking off the rust and getting more comfortable with every snap. RB-Marcus Dunlop, 5-9, 180, Sr. Bo Lanter, 6-0, 205, Fr. ANALYSIS: Dunlop is a three-year starter poised for a breakout season if he can find running room and avoid injury. Lanter, one of the stars of the recruiting class, is ready to step in if needed. FB-John Meacham, 6-1, 230, So. Larry Pope, 6-4, 230, So. ANALYSIS: Neither player got a carry last season, but this has been more of a blocking-oriented position in the IWU offense. DEFENSELinemen DE-Alex Holmberg, 6-0, 225, Jr. Kevin O’Connor, 6-0, 225, So. DT-Brock Collins, 6-2, 240, Sr. Andrew Boyd, 6-5, 255, Jr. NG-Rob Hoyland, 6-1, 260, Sr. Max Brooks, 6-2, 215, Fr. DE-Tim Wilkins, 6-2, 225, Sr. Mike Ammirati, 6-3, 240, So. ANALYSIS: Collins, Hoyland and Wilkins all started last season alongside graduated all-CCIW selection Mike Stephens. If Holmberger develops, the front four could be fearsome. Linebackers OLB-Charlie Welke, 6-2, 210, Sr. Donnie McGhee, 5-10, 210, Sr. MLB-Dan Souder, 6-1, 205, Jr. Mike Kotz, 6-2, 220, So. OLB-Nick Nikolich, 6-2, 200, So. Josh Monk, 6-0, 200, Jr. ANALYSIS: The most inexperienced position on a veteran-laden unit, although Welke is a returning starter and Souder, McGhee and Monk all saw playing time last season. Defensive backs CB-Roman Hunter, 6-0, 175, So. Brandon Patrick, 5-10, 185, So. CB-Andrew Dulaney, 5-10, 180, Sr. Chad Olson, 5-9, 175, Sr. SS-Bo Osburn, 5-11, 200, Sr. Adam Crouch, 5-10, 195, So. FS-Brian Smith, 5-11, 190, Sr. Robert Beauchamp, 6-1, 195, Jr. ANALYSIS: Athletic newcomer Hunter joins a trio of three-year starters in what is arguably the strongest position on the team. They have to avoid the big pass plays that haunted the Titans last season. SPECIAL TEAMSP-Sam Vizza, 6-3, 190, So. Dennis Zic, 6-1, 175, Fr. PK-Brian Tiefenbruck, 6-3, 190, Jr. Chris Cklamovski, 6-3, 225, Fr. ANALYSIS: Vizza enjoyed a solid freshman season, and the coaches have been encouraged by Tiefenbruck’s performance in training camp. The return teams were effective in the scrimmage against Benedictine. Get area high school sports scores and statistics at Varsity Sports. |
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