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Show tw\ § gp player p % **r honor candidates HENRY LUSK Wide Receiver/Fullback Tight End/Slot Back 6'1, 228, Sr. •1993 Freedom Bowl MVP (offense) •1993 All-WAC second team •Squats 655 pounds •Benches 430 pounds •Missed 1994 season with injury HENRY KAUFUSI Defensive Tackle 6 ' 2 " , 270, Sr. •1994 All-WAC honorable mention •5 Sacks (32 yards) in '94 •3 Tackles for Loss in '94 •10 Tackles vs. Hawai'i 1 9 9 5 U T A H F O O T B A LL honor candidates HAROLD LUSK Defensive Back 6'0", 194, Jr. •1994 All-WAC honorable mention •WAC leader in interception yards •100-yard interception return •Athlon National Defensive Player of the Week •WAC Defensive Player of the Week JEFF KIRKMAN Defensive Back/ Linebacker 6'2", 222, Sr. •1994 All-WAC honorable mention •6 Pass Breakups •12 Tackles vs. BYU FREEDOM BOWL C H A M P I O NS A. player profiles 15 JOHN BALLARD Wide Receiver 5'10",165,Jr. RS San Diego, Calif. Southwestern College BALLARD FACTS: Earned spot in two-deep during spring drills... slated to back up at one wide receiver position. UTAH: 1994-Redshirt. PRIOR TO UTAH: Second-team all-league at Southwestern College... 40 receptions and 8 TDs as sophomore at Southwestern ... prepped at Crawford High (Calif.).... second-team all-league as senior ... also lettered in basketball and track. PERSONAL: Son of Harold and Jean Ballard ... sociology major... born Sept. 10,1973. 37 lettermen return from Utah's 1994 Freedom Bowl championship team. Four starters are hack on both sides of the line. 56 MICHAEL BAULKMAN Defensive End 6'3",260,Jr. RS Clewiston, Fla. Dodge City CC BAULKMAN FACTS: Goes into fall camp as No. 1 backup at left end ... among strongest U. defensive linemen... benches 415 and squats 605 pounds ... one of three Utes to squat over 600 pounds... added 20 pounds of muscle between August of '94 and April of '95 ... great finish to spring ball ... at spring scrimmage, recorded 2 sacks for 14 yards. UTAH: 1994-Redshirt. PRIOR TO UTAH: All-state, all-section at Clewiston High (Fla.) ... played juco ball at Dodge City CC (Kan.)... team captain... Dodge City competed in 1992 RC Cola Bowl. PERSONAL: Son of Arlene Artis... pre-busi-ness major ... born Apr. 30, 1973. CALBERT BECK Defensive Back 5'9", 182, So. 1VL Salt Lake City Cottonwood BECK FACTS: Speedster could emerge as one of nation's premier kick returners ... will also start at right comer ... tremendous athlete has 35.5" vertical jump-tied for best on team ... 10'7" standing long jump is best on team ... graded out particularly high on spring explosion tests. UTAH: 1994-True freshman was named Freedom Bowl MVP... set up Utah's Freedom Bowl upset of Arizona by returning kickoff 72 yards to 5-yard line with 4:00 remaining in game and Utah trailing, 13-7 ... in Freedom Bowl, totalled 140 yards on 3 kickoff returns ... Utah's No. 1 kick returner also lined up game-winning TD against Brigham Young, returning late-game kickoff 67 yards... returned kicks in 7 regular season games for 281 yards (25.6 average) ... also played 2 games at defensive back ... returned interception against Idaho State 45 yards for touchdown ... 2 pass breakups. HIGH SCHOOL: All-state in football and track at Cottonwood High (Utah)... All-American trackster as senior... state record holder in 100 meters (10.7) and 200 meters (21.2) ...stale champion two years in 200 meter dash... double winner at state as senior (100 and 200)... DEC A president ... U.S. Army scholastic athletic award. PERSONAL: Son of Linda Childs and Don Beck, Jr. ... pre-communication major is mi-noring in Japanese ... born Mar. 12, 1976. CAREER STATS UT AT TOTAL INT PBU 1994 0 0 0 1-45-1 2 CAREER STATS KOR YARDS AVG TD LONG 1994 11 281 25.6 0 67 1 9 9 5 U T A H F O O T B A LL 90 BEN BOWERS Defensive End 6'7",250,Fr. HS Mesa, Ariz. Cottonwood (Utah) BOWERS' FACTS: Enrolled in school during spring quarter and participated in spring drills ... signed with Utah back in 1992, before serving two-year LDS church mission ... one of strongest incoming freshmen ... squats 555 pounds and benches 335 ... also tested well in explosion and flexibility trials. HIGH SCHOOL: Team captain at Cottonwood High (Utah) as senior... played both ways at Cottonwood ... in 1992, caught 27 passes, 3 for touchdowns, and had 6 sacks... also played one year of basketball. PERSONAL: Son of Dan and Becky Bowers ... both parents attended BYU... father was second- team all-WAC football player for BYU... pre-medicine major ... born July 19,1974. 58 JOSH COCHRAN Offensive Line 6'5",281,Fr. RS Park City, Utah Park City COCHRAN FACTS: Missed spring ball for second straight year while rehabilitating shoulder ... despite lost training, should settle into top two at left guard come fall... had surgery in winter of 1994 ... prior to surgery, performed well on strength tests (benched 400 and squatted 600 pounds)... best vertical jump on offensive line (31.5")... explosive player also has 9 standing long jump. UTAH: 1994-Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: Captain of Park City High (Utah)... Park City's Most Valuable Lineman as junior and senior... broke school bench press record ... 1992 team captain. PERSONAL: Son of John Cochran and Valeska Spears... major is undeclared ... bom Dec. 21,1974. player profiles 83 JOHNNY CONVERSE Wide Receiver 6-11/2", 220, Fr. HS Kihei, Maui, Hawaii St. Anthony CONVERSE FACTS: Was on campus part-time last year... participated in spring drills and emerged as backup slot back. HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year Honolulu Advertiser all-stater... all-league... football captain at St. Anthony High (Hawaii)... played one year at Marist Brothers High in American Samoa ... MIL all-star team .... MIL all-time passing and total offense leader ... passed for over 1,000 yards in six games to break 42-year-old record on island of Maui ... also captained track team... St. Anthony's record holder in 100 meters and 4x 100 meter relay team ... honor roll. PERSONAL: Son of G. Robert Converse ... pre-education major ... born Sept. 12, 1974. 62 I BRETT COOK Offensive Line 6'3",265,Fr. HS Provo, Utah Timpview COOK FACTS: Signed with Utah back in 1992 before serving two-year LDS church mission... participated in spring drills... needs to take advantage of full-time strength training opportunities. HIGH SCHOOL: All-state and all-region grid star for Timpview High (Utah)... region MVP ... three-year starter ... Timpview won 4-A state championship. PERSONAL: Son of Earl and Yvonne Cook ... father played football at Utah State... major is unclassified ... born July 16, 1974. 50 DAVE CUNNINGHAM Linebacker 5'll",229,Jr. 1VL San Diego, Calif. Weber State CUNNINGHAM FACTS: Scheduled to back up at "will" linebacker ... very hard hitter ... outstanding spring... one of defensive stars in final spring scrimmage... benches 435 pounds and squats 535-both best of linebackers. UTAH: 1994-Transfer walked on to Ute team in fall and earned post on U. special teams ... 6 special team tackles... lettered. PRIOR TO UTAH: Lettered freshman year at Weber State ... best bench press on Weber squad (410)... at Point Loma High (Calif.) was all-CIFin 1992... Point Loma captain... player of game in 1992 CIF football game ... also wrestled and competed in track and field. PERSONAL: Son of James and Marion Cunningham ... pre-communication major ... born July 3, 1974. 1 42 BRANDON DART Defensive Back 6'0", 197, So. SQ Layton, Utah Northridge DART FACTS: Redshirt freshman has inside track on starting strong safety position ... put on 14 pounds since freshman year ... decent explosion and flexibility. UTAH: 1994-Played for scout teams. HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-state, all-area and all-region as senior ... second-team all-state as junior... team MVP in 1992 and '93 ... Layton High's (Utah) defensive MVP as sophomore ... team captain final two years ... also made all-state baseball team... in track, held school records in 100 meters (10.69), 200 meters (21.72) and long jump (22'2") ... region champs in football, basketball, baseball and track. PERSONAL: Son of Roger Dart and Kathy Boydstun ... pre-nursing major... born June 3, 1975. 70 DANNY DAVIS Offensive Line 6'4", 275, So. 1VL Orem, Utah Mountain View DAVIS FACTS: Made two-deep in spring ball at right guard ... signed with Utes in 1991, before departing for two-year LDS church mission ... benches 425 pounds-best of offensive linemen and third overall... strongest "O" lineman squats 550 pounds (best on line) and has 29" vertical jump (third)... 9.25' standing long jump is also best on line. UTAH: 1994-Received grades in four games on experienced U. line ... 100% hustle in all four games... best game was against Wyoming: 100% efficiency, 100% hustle, 1 de-cleater ... 92% efficiency, 100% hustle and season-best 2 de-cleaters vs. UTEP. HIGH SCHOOL: All-state, all-region for Mountain View High (Utah)... played for state championship team ... also competed in wrestling and track... third in region in wrestling... qualified for state wrestling tournament... first place at Utah Valley strength meet. PERSONAL: Son of Michael and Cil Davis ... major is pre-physical therapy ... born May 14, 1973. 97 LOUIE DECASTRO Defensive Line 6'3",262,Sr. 1VL Honolulu, Hawaii Punahou DECASTRO FACTS: On fringe of breaking into two deep ... good overall strength ... benches 405 pounds and squats 505 pounds... needs to improve flexibility. UTAH: 1994-Lettered ... part-time starter at left end... of 12 total tackles, 1 was for loss (4 F R E E D O B O W L C H A M P I O NS i$W player profiles yards) ... recovered fumble for 9 yards at Air Force... 3 tackles, 1 pass breakup vs. Utah State. 1993-Played for Utah scout teams. 1992- Scout team player. 1991-Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: Outstanding Defensive Lineman award ... honorable mention all-state ... co-captain of Punahou High (Hawaii)... second- team all-league ... also competed in basketball and track and field ... won state championships in basketball and track. PERSONAL: Son of Carleton and Nilda Hardin ... recreation and leisure major... born July 9, 1972 in Manila, Philippines. CAREER STATS UT AT TOT TFL SACKS PBU FR 1994 3 9 12 1-4 0-0 1 1 CAREER STATS 1994 REC YARDS AVG TD LONG 24 339 14.1 2 56 KEVIN DYSON Wide Receiver 61", 188, So. 1VL Clinton, Utah Clearfield DYSON FACTS: Will start at one wide receiver position ... strong explosive athlete... 35" vertical jump among best on team... 10.1' standing long jump... gained eight pounds since last fall. UTAH: 1994-Made "The Catch" that won Freedom Bowl for Utah ... with 3:34 left in game, caught Mike McCoy's desperation fourth-down heave for go-ahead touchdown ... 2 receptions for 8 yards and 1 TD (5) against Arizona in Freedom Bowl ... backed up all- WAC (second team) wide receiver Deron Claiborne... 24 catches and 339 yards both third best on team ... 14.1 yards per catch tied for second ... 2 touchdown receptions... 3 catches for 40 yards in collegiate debut (Utah State)... 4 catches for 86 yards and 1 score against San Diego State ... 56-yard reception against New Mexico. 1993-Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: All-state, all-area defensive back for Clearfield High (Utah) ... captained Clearfield to 1992 Utah 4A state championship ... also all-area and honorable mention all-state in basketball... chose Utah over Arizona State. PERSONAL: Son of Steve Dyson and Susan Hall... majoring in sociology ... born June 23, 1975. 95 TOELE I FA'AMOE Defensive Tackle S 6T',292,Sr. 1VL I Kahuku, Hawaii Kahuku FA'AMOE FACTS: Will start at left tackle... incredibly strong and flexible ... squats 650 pounds-second on team and best of defensive line. UTAH: 1994-Redshirt. 1993-Earned back up position at left tackle ... lettered. 1992- Played on scout teams. 1991-Non-qualifier. PRIOR TO UTAH: Two-way all-state (offensive and defensive line) ... captain ... Kahuku High football team won league championship ... also lettered in track and basketball. PERSONAL: Son of Alope and Tala Fa'amoe ... sociology major ... born Mar. 13, 1973 in American Samoa. 81 MATT FANKHAUSER Wide Receiver 5'8",163,So. RS Salt Lake City Cottonwood FANKHAUSER FACTS: Walk-on ... improved greatly in spring session ... made fairly solid showing across board in strength tests... originally played at Utah in 1991, before breaking for two-year church mission to Nicaragua. UTAH: 1994-Redshirt. 1991-Played for Ute scout teams... made travel squad. HIGH SCHOOL: All-region and honorable mention all-state player for Cottonwood High (Utah)... also captained Cottonwood's baseball team... all-region and 4A all-star baseball team. PERSONAL: Son of Ephraim and Camille Fankhauser... major is undeclared... born Nov. 27,1972. 1 9 9 5 U T A H F O O T B A LL MIKE FOUTS Quarterback 511", 170, Jr. RS Solana Beach, Calif. Saddleback JC FOUTS' FACTS: Tremendous arm ... one of top two candidates to start at quarterback... best final spring scrimmage of three U. quarterback candidates (completed 5-8 passes for 51 yards and 1 TD). UTAH: 1994-Redshirt. PRIOR TO UTAH: Played junior college ball at two schools: San Diego Mesa and Saddleback ... made player of week once at each school... prepped at Torry Pines in San Diego ... four-time all-academic selection... named player of week by San Diego Union Tribune... made So- Cal all-star team... also played baseball... Torry Pine's most valuable pitcher... second-team all-league. PERSONAL: Son of Robert Fouts and Barbara Smith ... uncle Dan Fouts is NFL Hall of Famer... interests include surfing and skiing... pre-business major ... born Oct. 22, 1974. 93 JOHN FRANK Defensive End 6'4",240,Fr. HS Salt Lake City Skyline FRANK FACTS: Signed with Utah back in 1992, then departed for two-year LDS church mission ... participated in spring practices ... needs to take full advantage of U. strength training program. HIGH SCHOOL: All-state, all-region player for Skyline High (Utah) ... Skyline was state champion in 1990 and 1991... Region II champion all three years played there ... also played rugby and tennis... played tenor sax in jazz band that took first in national competition... also is accomplished singer... honor roll. PERSONAL: Son of Alan and Beverly Frank ... both parents attended Utah ... pre-medicine major... born July 1, 1974. Ji^ player profiles 46 CHRIS GODFREY Linebacker 61", 240, So. 1VL Bountiful, Utah Bountiful GODFREY FACTS: Probable to start at "stud" linebacker ... signed with Utes in 1991 ... last year was first back from LDS church mission ... added nine pounds of muscle from last fall... strong and flexible across board ... bench presses 355 pounds... squats 500... 35" vertical jump is best of linebackers. UTAH: 1994-Lettered as true freshman... led Utes in special teams tackles with 13 ... played in two games at linebacker and had 3 tackles (all assisted). HIGH SCHOOL: All-region, all-stater for Bountiful High (Utah)... on 3A state championship team ... also lettered in basketball. PERSONAL: Son of Clark and Corinne Godfrey .. major is pre-business ... born Dec. 8,1972. CAREER STATS UT AT TOTAL TFL SACKS FR 1994 0 3 3 0 0 0 31 ROB HAMILTON Running Back 6'2",222,Sr. 1VL San Diego, Calif. Grossmont JC HAMILTON FACTS: Came out of spring as starting fullback... great blocking back... strong and fast... also catches ball well ... big contributor on special teams. UTAH: 1994-Starting fullback ... Utes' second- leading rusher (117 rushes, 443 yards)... 3 rushing TDs... also caught 2 touchdown passes ... 21 receptions (152 yards) most of Utah running backs... 86 yards (2 TDs) against Idaho State... career best 91 yards against Wyoming. 1993-Redshirt. PRIOR TO UTAH: Played two years of juco ball at Grossmont JC ... prepped at Serra High (Calif.) ... played football and basketball at Serra. PERSONAL: Son of Paulette Starks... major is human development and family studies ... born Aug. 11,1972. CAREER STATS 1994 RUSH YARDS AVG TD LONG 117 443 3.8 3 16 24 KEITH HARRISON Defensive Back 510", 195, Jr. 1VL San Diego, Calif. Helix HARRISON FACTS: Did not participate in spring drills... spent time getting academics in order... will vie for playing time at free safety. UTAH: 1994-Backup at free safety... 5 tackles (all unassisted) against Idaho State ... 2 unassisted tackles against Colorado State... 1 assisted and 1 pass breakup at Freedom Bowl... regular on special teams. 1993-Non-qualifier. HIGH SCHOOL: 1992 Grossmont League Defensive Player of Year... all-league three times, all-conference twice... all-CIF as senior at Helix High (Calif.)... Helix won Grossmont League title in 1990 and '92 ... also made all-league in track and basketball... basketball team won league title in 1993 and track team took championship in 1991 and 1993. PERSONAL: Son of Kenny Harrison and Beverly Hanley-Ward... pre-business major... born Jan. 23, 1975. CAREER STATS 1994 UT AT 8 3 TOTAL INT 11 0-0 PBU 0 41 ANTHONY HEARNS Linebacker 6'2",242,So. RS Arcadia, Fla. DeSoto HEARNS' FACTS: Made switch from defensive line to linebacker... tremendous strides in spring... figures in top three at strong side line backer ... three years of eligibility ... lots of potential. UTAH: 1994-Redshirt. 1993-Non-qualifier. HIGH SCHOOL: All-state player for DeSoto High (Fla.)... all-area ... first-team Seminole Classic ... 84 tackles, 4 sacks, 5 fumble recoveries ... 2 fumble recoveries for touchdowns ... Most Improved Player in football and basketball... final four in basketball. PERSONAL: Son of Revia Hearns... major is pre-communication ... born Dec. 12,1974. 49 JASON HOOKS Linebacker 6'2",251,So. 1VL Claremont, Calif. Claremont HOOKS' FACTS: Will start at middle linebacker ... most experienced returning linebacker ... good upper body strength... benches 370 pounds. UTAH: 1994-Backed up on strong side ... 38 total tackles most of non-starters ... great game against No. 12 Colorado State-7 tackles, 1 fumble caused... 9 tackles in UTEP and New Mexico games... 1 unassisted tackle and 1 tackle for loss (3 yards) at Freedom Bowl. 1993-Redshirt had season-ending shoulder injury after playing two games ... intercepted pass against Kansas ... started against Wyoming at outside linebacker ... season total 2 tackles. HIGH SCHOOL: 1992 Blue Chip second-team All-American ... first-team all-league... first-team all-Inland Valley... Claremont High (Calif.) Defensive MVP as junior and senior ... captain... second-team all-league as junior ... most tackles in 1992 (114). PERSONAL: Son of the late Leo Hooks and Jeanne Wise... undecided on major... June 8, 1974. CAREER STATS UT 1994 24 AT 14 TOTAL TFL SACKS FC 38 1-1 0-0 1 F R E E D O M BOWL C H A M P I O NS ^k. player profiles ARTIS JACKSON Defensive Back 6'0",180,Jr. JC Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Trinity Valley JC A. JACKSON FACTS: Missed spring ball to finish academic requirements ... should be eligible by fall... when eligible, has talent to make top two at right corner. PRIOR TO UTAH: Played one year at Trinity Valley JC in Texas and one year at Iowa Lakes CC ... 13 total interceptions in juco ball ... runs 40 in 4.27 seconds... played prep ball at Dillard High (Fla.)... football state champs in '89 and runners-up in '90... blocked 4punts and returned 2 for touchdowns... also ran track and was state champ in 200 meters (21.0) on state champion 4x400 relay team. PERSONAL: Son of Leon and Shirley Gibson ... born Aug. 6, 1972. 69 TODD JACKSON Offensive Line 6'3",294,Fr. RS Springville, Utah Springville T. JACKSON FACTS: Big redshirt freshman came out of spring as starter at left guard ... signed with Utes back in 1991, then went on LDS church mission for two years ... second strongest offensive lineman ... benches 425 pounds and squats 525 ... decent flexibility. UTAH: 1994-Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year all-stater ... three years on all-region team ... preseason All-American as senior... honorable mention Blue Chip report ... captain of Springville High (Utah)... Springville was region champion in 1988 and '90 ... also lettered in track and wrestling. PERSONAL: Son of Robert and Valerie Jackson ... major is undeclared ... born July 12, 1973. 82 CHRIS JAHRIES Tight End 6'4",237,So. 1VL San Diego, Calif. Torrey Pines JAHRIES'FACTS: Hurt early in spring, but still slated to back up in strong tight end field... gained 10 pounds from freshman season. UTAH: 1994-True freshman backed up at tight end ... 2 catches for 13 yards against BYU ... also played tight end. HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-county and all-league... first-team Brietbart Hall of Champions ... XTRA Sports Radio academic ail- American ... Blue Chip preseason all-region ... led Torrey Pines (Calif.) in receiving-averaged 21.0 yards per catch ... Torrey Pines won Avocado League. PERSONAL: Son of Mark and Anna Stoner... pre-communication major ... born Mar. 15, 1976. CAREER STATS REC YARDS AVG TD LONG 1994 3 23 7.7 0 10 89 church mission in Southern California ... married (Rachel)... exercise and sport science major... born Nov. 5,1970. JUAN JOHNSON Running Back 61", 204, So. 1VL West Valley City, Utah Hunter JOHNSON FACTS: Will start at running back ... extremely explosive athlete has 33.5" vertical jump and 10' standing long jump-best of running backs ... good strength across board... in spring ball showed no effects of hamstring injury that interrupted freshman season ... best showing of running backs in final spring scrimmage: 13 carries for 54 yards and 1 TD... added 11 pounds of muscle between freshman season and spring training. UTAH: 1994-True freshman was team's top rusher through first five games... missed final half of season with hamstring injury ... 5 rushing TDs second on team, despite partial season ... scored in first game of career (Utah State) and first three games overall... 95 yards and 3 scores against Idaho State ... 10 carries for 103 yards (10.3 ypc) against San Diego State... long run of year was 42 yarder vs. SDSU ... also JEX FACTS: Missed spring practice follow ing shoulder surgery ... will be ready to go by fall... assuming healthy, will be one of top three at tight end ... hit weights hard in offseason ... 475-pound squat-second among tight ends- marks 25-pound increase from last year... explosive athlete has 9.5' standing long jump, UTAH: 1994-Lettered ... regular on special teams. 1993-Played for scout teams. HIGH SCHOOL: All-region three years at Rich High (Utah)... also lettered in basketball and track ... all-state in basketball twice ... all-state three years in track ... region 100 and 200 meter champion. PERSONAL: Son of Charles and Doris Jex ... originally signed in 1989, but went on LDS 1 9 9 5 U T A H F O O T B A LL JEFFJEX Tight End 6'5",248,Jr. 1VL Laketown, Utah Rich caught 6 passes. PERSONAL: Son of Michael Stenard and Sharon Johnson ... pre-business major... bom Jan. 28, 1976 in Georgia. CAREER STATS RUSH YARDS AVG TD LONG 1994 61 311 5.1 5 42 12 BRANDON JONES Quarterback 6'3",209,Jr. 1VL Henefer, Utah Snow College JONES' FACTS: In tight race for starting quarterback job ... very powerful athlete ... 36.5" vertical jump is best on team at any position... most athletic of quarterback pool. player profiles UTAH: 1994-Only U. player to take snap besides all-WAC quarterback Mike McCoy... first pass completion of Ute career went for 16 yards (vs. Idaho State)... also played against Wyoming and UTEP ... completed only pass attempt for 10 yards against UTEP. 1993-Played for scout teams. PRIOR TO UTAH: Played JC ball at Snow ... prepped at North Summit High (Utah)... first-team all-state as junior ... all-region twice ... MVP and team captain... state high jump champion as junior ... on state record-setting 4x400 relay team... 1992 Utah Multiple Sclerosis Male Athlete of Year... academic all-state in football and track ... played on six state championship teams (3 football, 1 basketball, 2 track). PERSONAL: Son of Ralph and Cheryl Jones ... father played basketball at Utah State ... married (Mitzi Woolstenhulme)... intermediate business major... born Feb. 1,1974. CAREER STATS ATT CMP INT PCT YARDS TD LONG 1994 6 2 0 .333 26 0 16 57 HENRY KAUFUSI Defensive Tackle 6'2", 270, Sr. 1VL Salt Lake City Dixie JC H. KAUFUSI FACTS: Former walk-on now rates among WAC's best defensive tackles... will start at right tackle for second straight year ... one of strongest athletes on defensive line ... benches 450 (best of "D" linemen) and squats 500... very tough... hard hitter... in final scrimmage of spring, led defense with 2 sacks and 1 fumble recovery. UTAH: 1994-Started every game at right tackle... honorable mention all-WAC... 5 sacks (32 yards) second on team ... 3 tackles for loss ... huge game against BYU: 9 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 hurries... led U. defense against Hawaii with 10 tackles (1 for loss) and 1 sack ... 5 total tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 sack against Wyoming ... at Freedom Bowl had 6 tackles, 1 for loss, and 1 fumble caused. 1993-Redshirt. PRIOR TO UTAH: First-team all-conference, all-region for Dixie Junior College... 78 tackles and 10 sacks... defensive player of game four times ... played high school ball at East High (Utah)... team captain... honorable mention all-state ... 1991 all-star game. PERSONAL: Son of Peter and Eveline Kaufusi ... sociology major ... brother Jeff is senior defensive end on U. team ... brother Steve, who played at BYU, is Ute defensive line coach ... brother Rich also played at BYU ... sociology major... born June 14, 1973. CAREER STATS UT AT TOTAL TFL SACKS 1994 35 22 57 3-6 5-32 99 JEFF KAUFUSI Defensive End 6'6", 255, Sr. 1VL Salt Lake City Dixie JC J. KAUFUSI FACTS: Will start for second year at left end ... explosive athlete ... 35.5" vertical jump is tied for best on team ... 10.1' standing long jump is second on team. UTAH: 1994-Cleared to play one week before season began (missed fall camp)... earned starting job at left end before season's midway point... steady improvement all season... peaked at Freedom Bowl (2 tackles for loss of 14 yards and 1 sack for 9 yards)... first big game against Oregon: 6 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 hurry, 2 caused fumbles... blocked field goal attempt by Colorado State... 8 tackles against UTEP... hard hitter caused 3 fumbles. PERSONAL: Son of Petelo and Eveline Kaufusi ... brother Henry starts at tackle ... brother Steve is Ute defensive line coach ... brother Rich also played at BYU ... sociology major ... born Sept. 19, 1974. CAREER STATS UT AT TOTAL TFL SACKS FC 1994 20 18 38 3-7 3-28 3 45 CHAD KAUHAAHAA Defensive End 6'2",253,Jr. 1VL Kihei, Maui, Hawaii Baldwin KAUHAAHAA FACTS: Played spring ball for first time in three years... fully recovered from 1993 surgery that resulted in redshirt year in '94 ... came out of spring No. 2 in line at right end ... very strong lower body (squats 535)... one of more explosive lineman... 10.1' standing long jump and 33.5" vertical jump ... added 16 pounds of muscle since last August. UTAH: 1994-Redshirt... spent year recovering from shoulder surgery (operated on winter of 1993). 1993-Important part of Ute special teams... 9 special team tackles most of Utes ... 2 special team tackles were inside 20-yard line ... lettered ... limited time at linebacker (2 assisted tackles). HIGH SCHOOL: All-state football player for Baldwin High (Hawaii)... MIL All-Star Player of Year in football and basketball... led league in tackles and interceptions... second-team all-state and Advertiser Player of Year in basketball ... once returned interception 80 yards for touchdown... honor roll. PERSONAL: Son of Moses and Liliu Kauhaahaa ... exercise and sport science major ... has son (Walter Kalei Reyes) born Apr. 22, 1973. CAREER STATS 1993 UT AT TOTAL PBU FC 0 2 2 0 0 18 TERENCE KEEHAN Punter/Wide Receiver 6'3",205,Jr. 1VL Salt Lake City Cottonwood KEEHAN FACTS: Came to U. as walk-on... versatile athlete has played wide receiver, nickel back... he goes into this season as Utah's No. 1 punter ... made top two at one wide receiver position during spring camp ... very explosive athlete has 35" vertical jump. UTAH: 1994-Sat out. 1993-Started season as wide receiver but moved to defense when injuries struck ... was backup at nickel back by season's end ... had 2 tackles. HIGH SCHOOL: New Zealand native played high school ball at Cottonwood High (Utah)... lettered in football, basketball and swimming ... also plays rugby. PERSONAL: Son of the late Brendan and Sandie Keehan ... married (Heather Hawes)... political science major... born Apr. 27,1971. F R E E D O M BOWL C H A M P I O NS A. player profiles 88 NATE KIA Defensive End 6'2",250,Jr. 2VL Honululu, Hawaii Punahou KIA FACTS: Missed spring ball to continue rehabilitation from December knee surgery ... assuming full recovery, in line to start at right end ... benches 400 pounds. UTAH: 1994-Part-time starter at right end missed Freedom Bowl following knee surgery ... played in nine games... of 26 total tackles, 17 were unassisted ... 4 tackles for loss (10 yards)... 3 sacks (17 yards)... 1 pass breakup and 1 fumble recovery ... 4 tackles, 1 for loss (6 yards) and 1 sack (6 yards) against Hawaii ... 2 tackles for loss in Ute upset of WAC champion Colorado State ... 4 tackles vs. UTEP ... came off disabled list (after missing New Mexico game) against Air Force and chipped in season-high 6 tackles (1 for loss)... also had 1 hurry, 1 pass breakup and 1 fumble recovery in AFA game. 1993-Backed up both defensive end positions by season's end... 5 tackles, 1 pass break up, 1 fumble caused ... as part of Ute special teams, had 2 tackles on punts ... lettered. 1992-Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: Punahou High product was Gatorade Circle of Champions (Hawaii) Player of Year ... Shawn Akina Classic Defensive Player of Year and Player of Game... first-team all-state, all-league ... led state in sacks (18) as senior ... captain ... 1991 Punahou Most Inspirational Player... also lettered in basketball and track... on state championship basketball team. PERSONAL: Son of Landy and Wendy Kia ... recreation and leisure major ... born May 3, 1974. CAREER STATS UT AT TOTAL PBU FC FR 1993 3 2 5 I 10 1994 17 9 26 1 0 1 Totals 20 11 31 2 The recovery from injuries by Nate Kia and Jeff Kirkman is key to Utah *s defensive success. I I 26 JEFF KIRKMAN Defensive Back/ Linebacker 6'2",222,Sr. 3VL Syracuse, Utah Clearfield KIRKMAN FACTS: Honor candidate will split time between secondary and linebacker... projected to backup at strong safety come fall, but will likely be on field at some position on nearly every defensive down ... no contact in spring practice while rehabilitating from broken ankle (December)... gained 17 pounds since last year... excellent off-season weight training regimen... stronger across board... benches 405 and squats 505. UTAH: 1994-Honorable mention all-WAC... season-best 12 tackles in win over Brigham Young ... 10 tackles (1 for loss) at San Diego State ... 9 tackles, 1 hurry, 1 pass breakup, 1 caused fumble vs. UTEP ... 7 tackles, 1 pass breakup, 1 caused fumble at Air Force... 59 tackles sixth on team... 6 pass breakups tied for third ... missed Freedom Bowl after breaking ankle during December practice. 1993-Redshirt ... played one game before missing remainder of season with injury (shoulder surgery)... 1 tackle on special teams (punt). 1992-Contributing defensive back suffered season-ending knee injury against BYU ... operated on Dec. 11 ... started at nickel back against BYU ... also backed up at strong safety ... changed momentum of game with key interceptions against Utah State and Wyoming ... returned interception against Wyoming 43 yards for touchdown ... 4 pass breakups second on team ... caused 1 fumble and recovered another. 1991-Listed in two-deep from season's midpoint on... split time as backup at free safety and nickel back ... 3 total tackles... 1 fumble recovery ... lettered as true freshman ... 5 tackles for special teams... 2 unassisted tackles and 1 assisted tackle inside 20 on kickoff return ... caused 1 fumble for special teams. HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-state in 1990 as running back and defensive back for Clearfield High (Utah) ... USA Today Honorable Mention All-American ... tied state interception record ... 1989 second-team all-state kick-off returner ... also lettered in wrestling, soccer and track ... third at state soccer championship ... honor roll. 1 9 9 5 U T A H F O O T B A LL PERSONAL: Son of Doug and Debbie Kirkman ... sociology major ... born July 3, 1973. CAREER STATS 1991 1992 1993* 1994 Totals UT 2 15 2 42 61 AT 1 19 4 17 41 TOTAL 3 34 6 59 102 INT 0-0 3-43 0-0 1-27 4-70 FR 1 1 0 0 2 11 DAVID KOZLOWSKI Wide Receiver 6'0",198,Jr. 2VL Carlsbad, Calif. Carlsbad KOZLOWSKI FACTS: Career is in jeopardy after suffering serious injury against New Mexico last year... hard shot after catching pass caused liver contusion and concussion ... liver has recovered, but head injuries are concern ... held out of spring ball. UTAH: 1994-Serious injury in New Mexico game (liver contusion and concussion) ended season prematurely ... backup slot back and holder prior to injury ... 8 catches for 107 yards (13.4 yards per catch)... No. 1 punt returner had 30 returns-tied for most in school history. 1993-Injury redshirt ... missed entire season following shoulder surgery during fall camp. 1992-Lettered as true freshman ... originally planned to redshirt. until injury to Rowley ... part-time starter at slot back... incredible collegiate debut-5 catches for 101 yards and 1 TD against Utah State in third game of season ... long catch of 29 yards against Aggies... averaged 13.4 yards per catch ... caught 11 passes for 147 yards ... limited by viral infection for much of season. HIGH SCHOOL: Offensive player of year at Carlsbad High (Calif.)... all-league, all-county ... captain ... San Diego all-starteam... Carlsbad MVP ... caught 52 passes for 800 yards and 12 TDs as senior... school and county record 14 receptions in single game... also lettered in basketball ... all-league defense in basketball ... team's hoop co-MVP and defensive player of year. PERSONAL: Son of Michael and Marylyn Kozlowski ... brother Glen played football for Brigham Young and Chicago Bears... major is consumer studies/family economics... bom Mar. 23, 1974. A, n 1 c\ \ / d i^ n K* ^^ i n t^ ^ CAREER STATS 1992 1994 Totals REC 11 8 19 YARDS 147 107 254 AVG 13.4 13.4 13.4 TD LONG 1 29 0 37 1 CAREER STATS 1994 RUSH 10 YDS AVG TD LONG 62 6.2 0 17 20 CLARENCE LAWSON Defensive Back 5'8", 175, So. 1VL Las Vegas, Nev. Clark LAWSON FACTS: Scheduled to start at left corner... will also return kickoffs... pound for pound, is one of Utah's strongest players... 5'8", 175-pounder can bench 350 pounds and squat 450 pounds. UTAH: 1994-Starting kickoff returner ... 6 kickoff returns for 131 yards ... averages 21.8 yards per return... 1 tackle as cornerback... regular on special teams. PERSONAL: Son of Clarence and Jessie Lawson ... pre-physical therapy major ... born May 12,1976. CAREER STATS 1994 KOR YARDS AVG LONG 6 131 21.8 29 40 78 JAY LINK Offensive Line 6'7",282,So. SQ Boise, Idaho Borah LINK FACTS: Good showing in spring ... cracked top two at right tackle ... made necessary gains in strength room ... improved bench press 35 pounds to 350 ... now squats 475 pounds-up 20 from last year... also more explosive- bettered vertical jump three inches. UTAH: 1994-Played in four games as freshman ... best game was against San Diego State: 100% efficiency and hustle ... 100% hustle in three of four games... 1 de-cleater against Idaho State. HIGH SCHOOL: Second-team all-state ... Most Valuable Offensive Lineman at Borah High (Idaho)... second-team all-league... also lettered in track. PERSONAL: Son of James and Pamela Link ... sociology major ... born June 21,1975. TAILEPULE Fullback J 510", 257, Jr. I 1VL San Diego, Calif. Sweetwater LEPULE FACTS: Limited activity in spring practice, after spring knee injury ... could break into top three at fullback, with full recovery. UTAH: 1994-Played in four games... backup fullback ... majority of yards came in UTEP game ... 8 carries for 52 yards against UTEP. 1993-Non-qualifier. HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-league, second- team all-CIF as junior and senior at Sweetwater High (Calif.) ... rushed for 1,000 yards as junior ... 1991 Sweetwater MVP ... sophomore class president. PERSONAL: Son of Ataafa and Talo Lepule... pre-education major... born Dec. 7,1974. F R E 24 TENI LIVAI Running Back 511", 206, Fr. RS Kahuku, Hawaii Kahuku LIVAI FACTS: Walk-on could see time on special teams. UTAH: 1994-Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: Second-team all-state player for Kahuku High (Hawaii)... Kahuku's Offensive Player of Year... played for league champ as senior... scholar-athlete award... once rushed for 173 yards and 3 TDs on just 9 carries... also wrestled ... was O.I.A. East champion at 186 pounds... team won O.I.A. title. PERSONAL: Son of Llasipeli and Eseta Livai ... theater major ... born July 15,1975. 17 MARK LIVINGSTON Linebacker 6 1 " , 215, Jr. JC Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Ricks JC LIVINGSTON FACTS: After great spring, won starting job at "will" linebacker ... played safety in junior college. PRIOR TO UTAH: Second-team junior college All-American for Ricks College ... all-conference and all-region safety ... helped Ricks to league championship ... in high school, starred for Coeur d'Alene (Idaho) .... all-state cornerback... named North Idaho All-Star... also lettered in basketball and track. PERSONAL: Son of Ladd and Nyleen Livingston ... parents attended BYU ... exercise and sport science major... born June 9, 1971. 8 HAROLD LUSK Defensive Back 6'0",194,Jr. 2VL Seaside, Calif. Monterey, Calif. HAROLD LUSK FACTS: Former quarterback will start full-time at free safety for second straight year (became starter midway through freshman year) ... most experienced member of U. secondary. UTAH: 1994-Honorable mention all-WAC from free safety position ... led WAC in interception yards (184 on 4 picks) ... averaged 46 yards per interception return ... returned interception 100 yards for TD to secure Utah's upset win over Colorado State ... WAC defensive player of week for efforts against CSU (10 tackles, 2 interceptions for 130 yards and 1 TD, 2 pass breakups)... 130 yards in interception returns against CSU is school record... also named Athlon national defensive player of week after CSU game ... 69 total tackles fourth on team ... 6 pass breakups tied for third... 10 tackles (1 for loss) and 1 fumble caused against Air Force ... fine job at Freedom Bowl: led team with 9 tackles and had 1 interception (26 yards) and 2 pass breakups. 1993-Backup quarterback moved to defensive secondary when injuries struck ... D O M B O W L C HA P I O N S oyer profiles played 6 games on defense and started last 5 ... played both comer and free safety ... second on team in interceptions (3)... 40 tackles and 2 pass breakups... as quarterback, threw 1 pass and it went for TD ... rushed 6 times for 15 yards and 2 touchdowns... at Freedom Bowl, had 6 tackles and 1 pass break up. 1992-Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: Monterey High (Calif.) MVP in 1990 and '91 ... first-team league as junior and senior ... Northern California Offensive Player of Year ... Monterey High Golden Helmet Award in '90 and '91... quarterbacked high school team to league championship ... listed in Super Prep, Blue Chip and California 100 ... as senior, rushed for 898 yards, threw for 900 yards ... 12 rushing and 12 passing TDs ... 35-yard punting average ... also kicked field goals ... averaged 13.0 ppg for basketball team. PERSONAL: Son of Rev. Herbert Lusk and Dr. Bettye Lusk ... brother Henry is senior on Ute team ... brother Herb played in NFL ... sociology major... bom Dec. 29, 1973. CAREER STATS 1993 1994 UT AT TOTAL INT PBU 18 22 40 3-23-0 2 48 21 69 4-184-1 6 Totals 66 43 109 7-207-1 CAREER STATS RUSH YDS TD PASS YDSTD 1993 6 15 2 1 3 1 I HENRY LUSK I Wide Receiver/ Fullback/Tight End I 61",228,Sr. I 3VL Seaside, Calif. Monterey HENRY LUSK FACTS: Granted hardship year by NCAA after breaking shoulder blade in preseason ... All-America prospect at one of four positions: tight end, wide receiver, slot back and fullback ... will start at any of those positions, depending on game plan, and rarely leave field ... tentatively listed as Utah's starting slot back for fall season... also on Utah's first-string punt and kickoff return teams... strongest athlete overall on team: squats 655 pounds and benches 430 (second on team)... graduated with bachelor's degree in sociology in June and will pursue second major in geography. UTAH: 1994-Granted hardship year by NCAA after fracturing scapula (shoulder blade) in preseason drills. 1993-Named Freedom Bowl MVP after leading all receivers in Freedom Bowl with 6 catches for 140 yards and 1 TD ... took 1 pass 59 yards for score against USC in bowl game ... second-team all-WAC ... started every game at slot back... 166 yards receiving against San Diego State best by Ute in '93... also backed up at fullback ... Utah's fourth-leading receiver (42 catches for 692 yards and 5 TDs)... 5 TDs was second on team... 87-yard touchdown catch against SDSU was longest by Ute in '93 and tied for third-longest pass play in school history ... also topped 100 yards against USC (140), Kansas (109) and New Mexico (124)... responsible for 22 of Utah's 35 punt returns... 22 returns for 192 yards (long of 24). 1992-Began season at fullback, but moved to slot back and started... second-leading receiver on team averaged 60.8 reception yards per game ... three TD catches tied for first on squad... 7 receptions for 111 yards against Utah State ... 6 catches for 95 yards and 1 TD against Wyoming ... missed two games (UTEP and Air Force) with ankle injury ... good effort in bowl game-4 catches for 75 yards and 1 score against Washington State ... 49-yard reception vs. WSU ... 36-yard catch against Nebraska in season opener. 1991-Split time in two-deep between free safety and fullback ... 1 rush for 7 yards... only reception went for 34 yards and set up score against Arizona State ... returned kickoff for 22 yards in very first collegiate game (Utah State)... 2 total tackles as free safety ... 3 unassisted tackles for special teams... missed two games after arthroscopic knee surgery on Nov. 9 ... lettered. 1990-Injury redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: League MVP in both football and basketball while playing for Monterey High (Calif.)... two-way football player was all-league safety ... running back had 4 touchdown catches... team captain ... as basketball player, was second leading scorer in conference history (1,015 points)... averaged 21 points and 19 rebounds per game as senior... honor roll ... student board member. PERSONAL: Son of Rev. Herbert and Dr. Bettye Lusk ... brother Harold is junior on Ute team ... brother Herb played in NFL ... earned bachelor's degree in sociology in June ... born May 8, 1972. CAREER STATS 1991 1992 1993 REC 1 44 42 YARDS 34 547 692 AVG 34.(1 12.4 16.5 TD LONG 0 34 3 36 3 87 Totals 87 1273 14.6 6 CAREER STATS KOR YARDS AVG LONG 1991 1 22 22.0 22 1992 1 24 24.0 24 1993 5 45 9.0 19 Totals 7 91 13.(1 1 9 9 5 U T A H F O O T B A LL 44 SIONE MAHE Defensive End 6'2",254,Sr. 1VL Inglewood, Calif. Hawthorne MAHE FACTS: Will handle long snapping duties for second straight year... also looking for time on deep defensive line ...benches 370 pounds-up 120 from spring of 1994 ... graduated with bachelor's degree in sociology in June. UTAH: 1994-Lettered ... starting long snapper ... limited play on defensive line... 1 tackle. 1993-Got some time with special teams... 1 special teams tackle (on kickoff). 1992- Redshirt. 1991-Non-qualifier. HIGH SCHOOL: All-conference linebacker for Hawthorne High School (Calif.)... all-South Bay ... all-L.A. Times ... all-CIF... Daily Breeze all-star ... L.A. Shrine Game ... Hawthorne's MVP ... on Bay League championship team ... also lettered in volleyball. PERSONAL: Son of Afi and Asiliki Fonua ... already has bachelor's degree in sociology ... born Apr. 28, 1972 in American Samoa. 80 DERRICK MARSTON Tight End 6'5",232,Sr. 1VL Davis, Calif. American River JC MARSTON FACTS: Plays both tight end and slot back ... missed spring ball to work on academics ... one of five strong competitors at tight end. UTAH: 1994-Part-time starting slot back ... team's fourth-leading receiver (21 for 247 yards) ... first Utah TD came on only reception (20 yards) at San Diego State ... opened Ute career at Utah State with 4 catches for 48 yards... career- best 65 yards (5 receptions) at New Mexico. PERSONAL: Son of Larry and Pat Allen... father played football at Washington State ... geography major ... born Apr. 26, 1973. CAREER STATS REC YDS AVG TD LONG 1994 21 247 11.8 1 25 A. player profiles 52 EVERESTT MATAGI Linebacker 6'3",225,Fr. HS Magna, Utah Cyprus MATAGI FACTS: Signed with Utah in 1992, before going on LDS church mission... participated in spring drills. HIGH SCHOOL: All-state, all-area and all-region player for Cyprus High (Utah) ... also played basketball and ran track... captain of football and basketball team ... honor roll... Who's Who Among American High School Students. PERSONAL: Son of Galu and Rita Matagi... major is unclassified ... born Mar. 28,1974. MARC MERRITT Defensive Back 511", 162, So. 1VL Miami, Fla. Palmetto MERRITT FACTS: Limited practice in spring due to back problems... should be in two-deep at free safety come fall. UTAH: 1994-Lettered as first-year freshman ... backed up all-WAC strong safety Ernest Boyd. HIGH SCHOOL: Preseason All-American at Miami Palmetto High (Fla.) ... selected as Palmetto's Best Defensive Back as junior and senior... second-team all-Dade County... also lettered two years in basketball... student council. PERSONAL: Son of the late Mack and Deborah Merritt ... undeclared major ... born Apr. 11, 1976. 94 FISI MOLENI Defensive Tackle 6'2",280,Fr. HS West Valley, Utah Kearns MOLENI FACTS: Participated in spring drills ... nicknamed "Fish"... signed with Utes in 1992 ... returned LDS missionary (to Japan). HIGH SCHOOL: Played football and participated in track and field at Kearns High (Utah). PERSONAL: Son of Fisi and Liahona Moleni ... born in Hawaii, but attended high school in Utah ... born Feb. 7,1973. 27 JIMMY NOLAN Defensive Back 511", 180, Jr. JC Fountain Valley, Calif. Golden West Coll. NOLAN FACTS: Played in spring ball and won backup spot at left corner. PRIOR TO UTAH: First-team all-Mission Conference for Golden West College ... both years at Golden West led secondary in tackles and was second overall ... led 1994team in interceptions and pass breakups ... outstanding high school career at Mater Dei High (Calif.)... defensive MVP of Division ICIF championship before 34,000 people at Anaheim Stadium against then No. 1 ranked Eisenhower High ... Mater Dei High won Angelus League, was ranked No. 1 in California and won CD3 division championship ... Eric Johnson's All- America team ... in track, never lost race in 440 ... also played basketball ... vice president of Mater Dei two years... National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Son of James and Holly Nolan ... father was MVP of team in basketball, baseball and football for Loyola (Chicago)... born Nov. 1,1973. 28 VEA OFA Defensive Back 5'8", 178, Sr. 1VL Salt Lake City Dixie JC OFA FACTS: Will remain contributing member of Utah's special teams. UTAH: 1994-Named WAC special teams player of week after key block of Colorado State punt in Utah's upset win... 3 special teams tackles ... 1 special teams tackle inside 20-yard line ... lettered as first-year Ute. PRIOR TO UTAH: Player of week for game against Western Arizona while playing for Dixie Junior College ... prepped at West High (Utah) ... played football for West... played rugby for Highland High... won coaches' award and most valuable back on Highland rugby team. PERSONAL: Native of Tonga is son of Teuita and Sisilia Hafoka ... sociology major ... born Dec. 13,1971. 32 JARED OSTLER Tight End 6'3",240,Fr. RS American Fork, Utah American Fork OSTLER FACTS: Moved to tight end after spending redshirt year as linebacker for scout teams and practicing with defensive line in spring ... strong and explosive ... benches 370 and squats 465. UTAH: 1994-Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: Three years all-state ... all-region ... captain of American Fork High (Utah) ... best offensive back three straight years ... three-year rushing totals in excess of 2,300 yards. PERSONAL: Son of Sam and Debbie Ostler... married (Jaime Seitzinger)... major is undeclared ...bom Dec. 11, 1974. 60 JACINTO PETERSON Linebacker 61", 235, Jr. 2VL Arcadia, Fla. DeSoto PETERSON FACTS: Nicknamed "Juice" ... will back up in the middle... significant strength advancements since last year ... improved leg strength 80 pounds-now squats 505 pounds ... bench press is 350, up 50 pounds from freshman year. UTAH: 1994-Lettered as regular on special teams... academic all-WAC. 1993-Played for U. special teams as true freshman ... recovered fumble for special teams... 5 special team tackles ... 1 tackle inside 3-yard line on punt. F R E E D O B O W L C H A M P I O NS A. player profiles HIGH SCHOOL: All-state, all-league, all-county linebacker at DeSoto High (Fla.)... defensive player of year... DeSoto was 1990 league champion ... national honor society. PERSONAL: Son of Ben Peterson and Mae Williams ... sociology major ... born July 28, 1975. 92 CHAD PIERCE Defensive Tackle 6'4",255,Fr. RS Moscow, Idaho Moscow PIERCE FACTS: Will benefit from tremendous offseason gains in strength room ... now squats 525 pounds (up 125 pounds from spring prior to freshman season) ... moved to defensive line, after coming to U. as linebacker... best chance at playing time is at defensive end. UTAH: 1994-Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-state twice ... three-time all-league and all-Northern Idaho ... Moscow High MVP for defense ... captain ... also first-team all-league in basketball and baseball ... 96-yard interception return in 1992 Idaho state championship game (Moscow won). PERSONAL: Son of Wade Pierce and Julie Heitstuman ... biology major ... bom Feb. 18, 1974. 30 DAN PULSIPHER Kicker/Punter 61", 175, Jr. 2VL | Carlsbad, Calif. Carlsbad PULSIPHER FACTS: Will start at placekicker for second straight year... also backs up at punter ... last year was first back after two-year LDS church mission ... 31.5" vertical jump is best of field goal kickers... backup punter. UTAH: 1994-No. 1 placekicker from second game on ... set school record by making 48-48 PATs... also hit both field goal attempts at Freedom Bowl... made 8 of 16 field goal attempts, including long of 48 against Idaho State ... 4 missed field goals were attempts of over 50 yards ... made both field goal attempts against Wyoming and was named WAC Special Teams Player of Week ... 45-yard boot vs. San Diego State ... great showing under pressure against BYU: 2- of-3 field goals and all 4 PATs in 34-31 win over Brigham Young. 1991-Handled Ute kickoffs ... 46% of kicks were touchbacks... opponents started next series at or inside 20-yard line 69% of time... lettered. HIGH SCHOOL: Played football at both Merced and Carlsbad High Schools (Calif.) ... first-team all-league, all-north county, all-CIF (San Diego section) while playing for Carlsbad ... first-team academic all-American ... led Merced to undefeated record ... kicked 48-yard field goal ... also played for league champion soccer team ... honor roll. PERSONAL: Son of Dr. David and JoAnn Pulsipher ... father played football at BYU ... major is pre-medicine ... born Apr. 17, 1973. CAREER STATS FGM-FGA 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ 1994 8-16 0-0 5-6 0-1 3-5 0-4 66 CHRIS RAE Offensive Tackle 6'3", 292, Sr. 1VL Garden Grove, Calif. Golden West Coll. RAE FACTS: Only returning starter on offensive line will start for second year at right tackle ... honor candidate ... between first spring camp and past spring, gained 22 pounds of muscle ... strongest offensive lineman benches 450 pounds and squats 550 ... 550-pound squat ranks third overall on team. UTAH: 1994-Started at right tackle ... 53 de-cleaters second on team ... season-high 11 de-cleaters against Utah State ... 9 de-cleaters against Idaho State... nice effort in upset of Colorado State (97% hustle, 86% efficiency, 7 de-cleaters) ... best hustle grade against Oregon (98%)... also graded out at 87% efficiency vs. Ducks, with 6 de-cleaters ... season-best 88% efficiency twice (vs. Idaho State and New Mexico). 1993-Redshirt. PRIOR TO UTAH: Golden West College player of year ... honorable mention juco All- American ... first-team all-conference... second-team all-state ... as prep at Westminster High 1 9 9 5 U T A H F O O T B A LL (Calif.) was defensive player of year and first-team all-league offense... most improved on basketball and volleyball teams. PERSONAL: Son of Chris Rae and Sharon Franklin... sociology major... bom Nov. 5,1972. 34 DAVID RICHARDS Defensive Back 511", 175, So. TR Idaho Falls, Idaho Idaho State D. RICHARDS' FACTS: Idaho State transfer participated in spring practices... returned LDS missionary... more time under U. strength training regimen will help. PRIOR TO UTAH: Lettered as true freshman at Idaho State... played high school ball at Idaho Falls... played for 1991 state championship team ... first-team all-state and all-conference... team captain ... also made all-state and all-city baseball team ... four-sport athlete played football, baseball, basketball and tennis... honor society. PERSONAL: Son of James and Kristine Richards... bom Sept. 25,1973. 47 TOBY RICHARDS Defensive Back 510", 188, Jr. 1VL Orem, Utah Mountain View T. RICHARDS' FACTS: Did not attend school spring quarter, so could not participate in spring drills. UTAH: 1994-Lettered... played mostly for on special teams, but did contribute 1 tackle in two games at defensive back ... of 5 special teams tackles, 2 were inside 20-yard line. 1993-Most valuable scout team player for special teams. 1992-Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: Three-sport athlete (football, baseball, wrestling) ... captain of football and baseball teams... honor roll. PERSONAL: Son of Morgan and Pam Richards ... married (Jennifer Johnson)... Spanish major ...born Apr. 27, 1970. player profiles 54 TOM ROSSER Linebacker 511", 225, Fr. RS Hacienda Heights, Calif. Los Altos ROSSER FACTS: Gained much needed weight in offseason ... also made strides in strength room. UTAH: 1994-Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: Blue Chip all-Westem region as senior ... first-team all-league during career at Los Altos High (Calif.), was named first-team all-CIF, first-team L.A. Times linebacker and first-team San Gabriel Tribune... also lettered in baseball ... honor roll ... all-league academic team (minimum 3.5 GPA required). PERSONAL: Son of Ted and Sylvia Rosser ... pre-physical therapy major... bom June 3,1976. 13 RYAN SHEA Quarterback 61", 200, So. SQ Glenwood, Minn. Minnewaska SHEA FACTS: Completed best spring yet... stands third in quarterback derby going into fall ... strongest U. quarterback squats 515 pounds and benches 335 ... good flexibility ... biggest pluses are arm strength and quick feet... tremendous throwing range. UTAH: 1994-Played on scout teams. 1993- Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: West Central Conference Most Valuable Back ... all-conference twice ... Minnewaska High (Minn.) Offensive Player of Year ... threw for 2,300 yards and 20 TDs in career ... West Central Tribune all-area QB .. captained football and basketball teams... all-conference in basketball... all-tournament team and player of game at state hoop tourney. PERSONAL: Son of Mike and Joyce Shea ... major is political science... born June 7,1974. 63 BARRY SIMS Offensive Line 6'5",280,Jr. JC Park City, Utah Dixie JC SIMS' FACTS: Enrolled in time to participate in spring drills... outstanding spring culminated in starting position at right guard. PRIOR TO UTAH: All-region and all-conference for Dixie College ... Dixie captain in 1994 ... at Park City High (Utah), lettered in football, basketball and track. PERSONAL: Son of Martin Sims and Dagmar Hertel... mother graduated from Utah.. .pre-business major... born Dec. 1,1974. 25 BRANDON SORENSEN Defensive Back 6'0",165,So. 1VL Salt Lake City Highland SORENSEN FACTS: Walk-on ... injured achilles in spring ball but should be fine by fall. UTAH: 1994-Lettered... played special teams. HIGH SCHOOL: All-region, honorable mention all-state player for Highland High (Utah)... captain... also ran track and was all-region baseball player... honor roll. PERSONAL: Son of Brent and Wendy Sorensen ... father played football for Utah ... pre-mechanical engineering major... born Sept. 9, 1975. 64 ERIC STUHR Offensive Line 6'0",271,Jr. RS El Cajun, Calif. Grossmont JC STUHR FACTS: Will push for time at guard on young Ute line ... made improvements in offseason strength training. UTAH: 1994-Redshirt. PRIOR TO UTAH: All-conference, honorable mention all-state at Grossmont Junior College ... most de-cleaters award... best lineman award ... as prep at El Capitan High (Calif.), was first-team all-L.A. Times, all-East county, all-league, all-CIF... captain. PERSONAL: Son of Bob and Karen Stuhr ... exercise and sport science major ... goal is to become doctor ... born Mar. 21, 1974. m •</}* 71 CAM STYLES Offensive Line 6'8",284,Fr. RS Claremont, Calif. Claremont STYLES' FACTS: Wrist surgery in offseason ... practice was limited in spring ball... will likely figure somewhere in top three at left tackle ... is also backup long snapper. HIGH SCHOOL: Blue Chip honorable mention all-region pick while playing for Claremont High (Calif.)... honorable mention all-league. PERSONAL: Son of Duane and Barb Styles... major is sociology ... born Mar. 16,1975. 72 NATHAN SYBROWSKY Offensive Line 6'5", 280, Fr. HS Taylorsville, Utah West Jordan SYBROWSKY FACTS: Participated in spring drills after completing high school requirements in March. HIGH SCHOOL: Honorable mention All- American ... all-state ... all-region ... all-area ... also lettered in wrestling ... academic-athletic award... honor roll. PERSONAL: Son of Steven and Cindy Sybrowsky ... major is environmental earth science ... born Dec. 20,1976. F R E E D O M BOWL C H A M P I O NS ^ player profiles 91 PENE TALAMAIVAO Defensive Tackle 6'4", 293, So. HS Pomona, Calif. Ganesha TALAMAIVAO FACTS: Missed spring practice to finish eligibility requirements ... great physical potential... projected to make two-deep at left tackle. UTAH: 1994-Non-qualifier. HIGH SCHOOL: Blue Chip outstanding lineman ... Miramonte League MVP ... played for Ganesha High (Calif.)... all-Southern section... played in prestigious California North-South all-star game... CIF first-team defensive line... also played basketball. PERSONAL: Son of Fea and Malamaisaua Talamaivao ... major is undeclared ... born June 14,1975. 84 RICK TUCKER Tight End 6'2",248,Sr. 1VL Bakersfield, Calif. Bakersfield College TUCKER FACTS: No. 1 at tight end ... could also play some at slot back... squats 500 pounds. UTAH: 1994-Starter at both tight end and slot back... of 14 receptions, 4 were for touchdowns ... seventh on team in receptions, but third in touchdown catches... 3 catches for 55 yards and 2 TDs in Ute win over Wyoming... 5-yard touchdown catch out of "Duck" formation against Colorado State ... 3 receptions for 26 yards and 1 TD against CSU ... led all Utes at Freedom Bowl with 4 receptions for 28 yards. PRIOR TO UTAH: Unanimous first-team all-conference tight end for Bakersfield College ... led team with 29 receptions and 7 TDs... once caught 2 TD passes in 0:30 span ... 1993 Coaches' Award ... played high school ball at North High (Calif.)... MVP of team... first-team all-league and all-area ... city player of week twice ... also lettered in baseball... led area in home runs and RBIs... batted .513 in league play ... 1992 Coaches' Award ... class president. PERSONAL: Son of Richard and Jan Tucker ... consumer studies and family economics major ... born Oct. 29,1973. CAREER STATS REC 1994 14 YDS 164 AVG 11.7 TD LONG 4 34 75 CHAD VENTRIGLIA Offensive Line 6'5", 281, Sr. 1VL Claremont, Calif. Citrus JC VENTRIGLIA FACTS: Projected to start at left tackle... had good spring... top bench press (425 pounds) and vertical jump (31.5") of U. offensive linemen ... squats 515 pounds. UTAH: 1994-Backed up first-team all-WAC tackle Anthony Brown ... hustle rating was 100% in four games ... low hustle of 98% ... four games of 100% efficiency best on team ... 100% efficiency and hustle in three games (Idaho State, San Diego State and Hawaii) ... missed Wyoming game with ankle injury ... 2 de-cleaters against New Mexico. 1993- Redshirt.. PRIOR TO UTAH: At Citrus JC was first-team All-American, all-state and all-conference ... player of week in JC Gridwire... lettered in football and track at Claremont High (Calif.)... first-team all-league, all-valley and all-CIF. PERSONAL: Son of Ron and Sally Thrash ... recreation and leisure major ... born Nov. 2, 1973. 65 DARREN WALKER Offensive Line 6'3",265,Fr. RS Springville, Utah Springville WALKER FACTS: Won first-string center post in spring ball and will remain in fall two-deep lineup ... originally played defensive line, but moved to offense at end of last season... signed with Utah back in 1991, before going on LDS church mission for two years. UTAH: 1994-Redshirt. 1 9 9 5 U T A H F O OT HIGH SCHOOL: Captain of Springville High (Utah) grid team... region 8 MVP... all-state... all-region... also ran track. PERSONAL: Son of Ken and Deanne Walker ... married (Deanne Lee)... major is undeclared ...born May 5, 1973. Utah's offensive line took a big hit by graduation, but seniors Rick Tucker and Chad Ventriglia will help minimize the losses. Tucker will start at tight end for a second year. Ventriglia will start at left tackle. 98 MIKE WILSON Defensive Tackle 6'3",295,Jr. 2VL Honolulu, Hawaii McKinley WILSON FACTS: Performed well in spring ball, despite winter knee surgery ... in top three at left tackle. UTAH: 1994-Backup right tackle ... missed last two games of regular season (Air Force and Brigham Young) ... played in six games ... 9 tackles... 1 sack (2 yards)... 2 pass breakups... I fumble recovery. 1993-Played in two games and had 3 assisted tackles... backed up at right tackle ... lettered. 1992-Redshirt. PERSONAL: All-state defensive tackle for McKinley High (Hawaii)... first-team OIA East ... played in all-star game... McKinley captain. PERSONAL: Son of Vicki Simkin... recreation and leisure major ... born Aug. 7, 1974. CAREER STATS UT 1993 0 1994 4 Totals 4 AT 3 5 8 TOT 3 9 12 TFL 0 0-0 0-0 SACK 0 1-2 1-2 PBU FR 0 0 2 1 2 1 A L L new this f a ll OMAR BACON 22 Running Back, 61", 190, Fr. Tucson, Ariz. (Suhuaro) Coached by Howard Breinig... 1994 Blue Chip Top-100 running back ... Super Prep running back... all-state... runner-up for Arizona player of year ... 1994 Tucson player of year ... all-league ... all-city... conference MVP... all-time rushing and scoring leader at Suhuaro High ... 2,850 yards rushing, 33 TDs ... 52 receptions for 1,250 yards... Suhuaro was 4A state champ ... also all-state in soccer ... son of Donald and Quillis Bacon ... born May 17, 1977. ARMAND BOGLIN 38 Linebacker, 61", 210, Jr. Pomona, Calif. (Fullerton JC) As player for Fullerton Junior College, was named MVP of K-Swiss Bowl... Fullerton won K-Swiss Bowl... in 1994, had 61 total tackles, 5 sacks and 3 interceptions ... also ran track ... at Pomona High was all-league in track and field (long jump and 4 x 400 relay)... Pomona won 1991 Mountain View League football title ... honor student... hobby is weight lifting ... married (Brandie Gonzales). MARVIN CHALMERS 21 Wide Receiver, 6'3", 185, Fr. Richmond, Va. (Highland Springs) Coached by Randy Stokes... first-team all-Capital district wide receiver and punter... first-team all-metro ... team captain ... lettered in football, basketball, baseball and track... second-team all- Capital district center fielder as junior ... honor roll... son of Marvin and Vernice Chalmers... born May 23, 1977. CHAD FOLK 59 Offensive Center, 6'0", 280, Jr. Vancouver, Canada (Butte CC) JC Gridwire first-team All-American ... unanimous first-team all-conference ... MVP of conference as offensive center... first-team all-state and all-region both years... 1993 honorable mention All-American ... Butte College team captain both years led team to 19-0-2 two-year record... in junior league (high school), was first-team all-conference three years ... 1992 first-team all-Canadian... league's best offensive lineman in '92 ... Spring Valley Secondary's top offensive lineman and captain three years ... honor roll... son of Anton and Darlene Folk. VILI FONUA 55 Offensive Guard, 6'4", 285, Jr. Sacramento, Calif. (Sacramento City College) Pre-season All-American... honorable mention JC Gridwire ... co-captain at Sacramento City College... first-team all-league in 1994... in high school, was All-American in rugby... honorable mention All-American in football... all-league wrestler ... son of Bill and Pat Fonua ... born May 26,1975. TOMMY FORD 33 Defensive Back, 6'0", 180, Fr. Denver, Colo. (Thomas Jefferson) Coached by Oliver Lucas... all-city... all-league three years... team captain... runs 40 in 4.4 seconds ... also lettered three years in basketball... honor roll... son of Thomas and Deborah Ford. LLOYD HENRY 23 Wide Receiver, 6'0", 188, Jr. Columbia, Mo. (Kemper Military JC) Preseason junior college All-American for Kemper Military JC... all-conference both years ... set Kemper records for career catches, receiving yards and touchdowns... once scored 4 TDs in one game against Haskell JC ... played high school ball at Hickman High (Mo.) ... all-district two years ... also two-year all-district basketball player... son of Lloyd and Fontella Henry ... father was All-American for Northeast Missouri State and played three years in NFL (for Miami and Washington)... nickname is Rocky ...born April 25,1975. OTHER 1995 UTE SIGNEES Brad Burtenshaw, WR Sheldon Deckart, LB Anthony Dickamore, TE Joel Gines, QB Fihi Vuna, LB TAULIA LAVE 85 Linebacker, 6'3", 245, Fr. Honolulu, Hawaii (Waianae) First-team all-state ... all-star... team captain ... also second-team all-state and first-team all-conference in basketball... threw shot put for track team ... born May 10,1977. ROBERT LOVE 35 Defensive Back, 510", 180, Fr. Oakland, Calif. (Skyline) Coached by John Beam... all-city linebacker as senior... all-league running back as sophomore and junior... as sophomore, led Skyline High in rushing (849 yards, 164 carries)... team captain as junior and senior... in 1994, set Skyline record for most tackles (138) ... led team to Oakland Athletic League championship and Silver Bowl win ... honor roll ... son of Emmitt Love and Felicia Tisdale ... born Dec. 6,1976. CHRIS MA'AFALA A Fullback, 6'0", 250, Fr. Honolulu, Hawaii (St. Louis) Coached by Cal Lee ... all-state as junior and senior ... in 1994, rushed for 893 yards and averaged 9.2 yards per carry ... St. Louis High's Most Valuable running back as senior... played for state championship team every year (St. Louis has won nine straight state championships) ... son of Lusia Ma'afala... related to former Ute Roy Ma'afala ... born Mar. 4, 1977. KAUTAI OLEVAO 43 Linebacker, 6'2", 240, Fr. Kahuku, Hawaii (Kahuku) Defensive player of year for Kahuku High ... all-state as junior and senior ... 1994 team captain... also team's outstanding baseball player... state player of week in baseball... baseball team captain ... honor roll... son of Fakaloloma and Akanesi Olevao ... Sept. 27,1977. RICHARD SEALS A Tight End, 6'3", 260, Fr. Houston, Texas (Madison) Coached by Ray Seals at James Madison High (Texas)... second-team all-state and All-American ... first-team all-district, all-city and all-region ... Madison's MVP and Best Offensive Lineman ... once scored 75-yard touchdown ... son of Richard and Audrey Seals... born Mar. 18,1976. VINCE TAUANUU 96 Nose Guard, 6'3", 290, Jr. Westminster, Calif. (Golden West JC) Coached by San Clark ... all-conference at Golden West JC ... Golden West captain ... at Westminster High, made all-league in football and volleyball as junior and senior ... also all-league in volleyball as sophomore ... played on all-county football and volleyball all-star teams team captain ... son of Suene and Feleita Tauanuu ... born Aug. 6, 1972. DONNY UTU 25 Wide Receiver, 6'0", 180, Fr. Honolulu, Hawaii (Punahou) First-team all-state as junior and senior at Punahou High ... Punahou record holder in reception yards for game (240), season (1,025) and career (2,339)... 133 career receptions ... also lettered in basketball and track ... bom May 9, 1976. F R E E D O M BOWL C H A M P I O NS ^ |
