University of Utah Football, 1992

1992FootballMediaGuide07_Player Profiles

THE PLAYERS 1 8 9 2 - 1 9 9 2 ALL-STAR CANDIDATES -^ Bryan Rowley Wide Receiver, 5'10", 178, Sr. 1991 The Sporting News Second- Team All-American 1991 First-Team All-WAC Utah's Career Reception Yardage Leader (2,303) Utah's 1990 and 1991 Most Valuable Player Reggie Alston j Linebacker, 6T, 230, Sr. 1991 Second-Team All-WAC Utah's 1991 Tackle Leader (139) Third in WAC in Total Tackles i i « i ^gRVflMr*^fM mmmmESl^^J^alMm^k MW§ ^^^Mmr M H^.%^ 7 «f <BM»W 1 & mmed < - 22 ALLSTAR CANDIDATES ^ Dave Chaytors Defensive Line, 6'2", 253, Sr. 1991 Second-Team All-WAC Blocked 5 kicks in 1991 Two-Year Ute Leader in Hurries Sharrieff Shah A Defensive Back, 5'H", 197, Jr. 1991 Honorable Mention All-WAC Sports Illustrated Defensive Player of the Week WAC Defensive Player of the Week Keith Williams Running Back, 5'8", 189, Jr. 1991 Second-Team All-WAC Utah's Offensive Newcomer of the Year Rushed for 1,076 Yards in 1991 Five 100-Yard Games in 1991 Frank Dolce Quarterback, 6T, 203, Sr. 1991 Academic All-WAC Utah Most Valuable Offensive Player Threw for 2,444 Yards and 16 TDs Third in WAC in Total Offense (223.4 ypg.) Mike DeHoog Offensive Tackle, 6'4'/2", 284, Sr. 1991 Second-Team All-WAC Utah Most Inspirational Player Three-Time Utah Offensive Player of the Game 23 PLAYER PROFILES Ramona High (Calif.)... team captain helped Ramona to league title ... Riverside County all-star team ... also lettered in golf and track ... medalist on golf team. PERSONAL: Son of Richard Barton and Cheryl Lutjens... honor roll... father was All-America basket­ball player for Cal-Riverside... mother is professor at Northern Arizona ... intermediate communication major... born June 25, 1971. The 1991 Utes led the WAC in total defense. Two second-team all-WAC selections re­turn in Dave Chaytors and Reggie Alston, along with honorable mention picks Mark Swanson and Sharrieff Shah. Utah's defense has im­proved 41 places nationally since 1990. 93 BLAINE BERGER Defensive Tackle, 6'5", 278, Jr., 2VL, Idaho Falls, Idaho, Idaho Falls BERGER FACTS: Should start at right tackle for second year ... one of Utah's strongest athletes ... squats 585 pounds-most on U. defensive line ... benches 415 pounds. UTAH: 1991 - Started every game as sophomore defensive tackle ... fifth on team in total tackles (68) ... 11 hurries tied for second on squad ... 6 sacks for 39 yards... 4 tackles for loss (10 yards)... 2 sacks for 15 yards against Oregon ... career-high 13 tackles versus Air Force ... 8 tackles, 4 hurries, 1 tackle for loss against San Diego State ... led Utes with 11 tack­les at Hawaii... blocked extra point attempt by BYU and helped block PAT by Colorado State as member of special teams. 1990 - Lettered ... made two-deep at both nose guard and tackle ... 17 total tackles... 1 tackle for loss... 1 quarterback sack (for 7 yards)... 2 hurries... 1 pass break up ... played through knee and shoulder injuries. 1989 - Redshirt played lor scout team... scout team player of week (offense) for Texas-El Paso game. HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-state, all-area and all-Gem Conference defensive tackle for Idaho Falls High ... team was undefeated and won state champi­onship as junior and senior... never lost game in high school (33-0)... MVP in one of state title games. PERSONAL: Son of Greg and Kathy Berger... soci­ology major... born Dec. 28, 1970. CAREER STATS 1990 1991 UT AT 7 10 31 37 TOT. TACK. 17 68 T. LOSS/ SACKS/ YARDS YARDS HURRIES 1- 2 1-7 2 4-10 6-9 11 51 DAVE BOGHOSSIAN Offensive Line, 6'1", 268, Jr., JC, Los Angeles, Calif., Glendale CC BOGHOSSIAN FACTS: Enrolled at U. 1992 winter quarter... participated in spring drills... fared well in strength tests... needs to improve explosiveness and flexibility. PRIOR TO UTAH: Best Freshman Lineman at Glen­dale Community College ... 2-year all-conference ... J.C. Grid Wire pre-season All-American ... Academic Ail-American... Glendale CC won 1990 Southern Cali­fornia Bowl... at Kennedy High (Calif.), was all-league twice ... Daily News all-star team ... academic all-state ... Kennedy's captain ... coach's award ... Army Re­serves Scholar Athlete. PERSONAL: Son of George and Emma Boghossian ... born Mar. 6, 1972, 74 ANTHONY BROWN Offensive Line, 6'5", 312, So., RS, Wurzburg, Germany, Mesa CC A. BROWN FACTS: Earned backup job at left tackle in spring session ... very strong and explosive ... 1 of just 14 Utes to max out at 300 or better in power clean (tests explosive ability)... good leaper for size (26" vertical jump second on 0 line). UTAH: 1991 - Took injury redshirt year... missed entire season after sustaining head injuries in pre­season automobile accident. PRIOR TO UTAH: Played one year at Mesa Com­munity College ... born in Okinawa, Japan ... grew up in Wurzburg, Germany ... participated in football, basketball and track at American High School ... named all-Europe and all-conference ... American High won AAA High School Championship, PERSONAL: Son of Bobby and Jean Brown ... pre-communication major... born Nov. 6, 1972. 23 Total 38 47 85 5-12 7-16 CHARLIE BROWN Running Back, 5'9", 191, Jr., 2V1, San Diego, Calif., Lincoln C. BROWN FACTS: In hunt for starting tailback spot... came out of spring training as No. 2 tailback ... incredibly strong legs... squats 575 pounds-most of running backs ... very explosive ... 34" vertical jump among best on team ... bench presses 365 pounds-tied for best in offensive backfield. UTAH: 1991 - Despite missing 2 full games and seeing limited time in 2 others after injuring knee against Oregon State, rushed for 382 yards-second on team ... 4.8 yards per carry ... 3 rushing TDs... 8 receptions for 47 yards... 104 rushing yards in sea­son opener with Utah State ... season high 107 net ground yards against New Mexico... 2 kickoff returns for 32 yards, 1990 - True freshman was Utah's third-leading rusher... netted 133 yards on 27 carries ... averaged 4.9 yards per rush ... 2 rushing touch­downs ... long run of 21 against Brigham Young. HIGH SCHOOL: Central League's Offensive Player of Year... all-league, all-county in football... helped Lincoln High to league title ... also ran track ... all-league and captain in track ... honor roll. PERSONAL: Son of Charles and Mamie Brown ... father competed in football and track at Wichita State ... majoring in business... born Oct. 22, 1971. CAREER STATS 1990 1991 Total RUSH 27 79 106 REC YARDS 137 382 519 YARDS AVG 4.9 4.8 4.9 AVG TD •2 3 5 TD LONG 21 (BYU) 29(WYO) LONG 1991 5.9 0 12 (USU) 57 WILLIE BURTON Defensive End, 6'4", 230, Sr., 1VL, Hollywood, Fla., San Jacinto JC BURTON FACTS: Potential to be good pass rusher. UTAH: 1991 - Backed up all-WAC defensive end Jimmy Bellamy... 2 total tackles (both unassisted)... also played on special teams (1 assisted tackle) ... lettered. PRIOR TO UTAH: Two-time Foothill Conference Defensive Player of Year... first-team juco All-Ameri­can ... led league in sacks both years (1988-89) at San Jacinto Junior College ... broke California junior col­lege sack record (36 in two years)... San Jacinto's top tackier (215 and 210 total tackles) ... two-time all-conference pick ... California MVP ... prepped at Hallendale High (Fla.)... 1988 all-county, all-state de­fensive end and offensive guard ... team's Outstand­ing Lineman ... captain also lettered in basketball. PERSONAL: Son of Joseph and Vivian Burton ... family and consumer studies major ... born Jan. 1, 1971. CAREER STATS UT AT TOT. TACK. T. LOSS-YARDS 1991 2 0 1 0-0 25 PLAYER PROFILES 42 KEN BUSS Linebacker, 6'4", 235, So., TR, Cedarburg, Wis., Montana State BUSS FACTS: Montana State transfer was admitted to U. for winter quarter... played spring ball... came out of spring in top three at strong side linebacker... among more explosive linebackers ... outstanding lower body strength ... squats 540 pounds (best ol linebackers)... overall performance in strength room topped linebackers in spring tests. PRIOR TO UTAH: Started at nickel back and let­tered for Montana State in 1988 ... 1987 redshirt has 3 years to play 3 ... returned LDS church missionary ... honorable mention all-state high school strong safety for Cedarburg (Wis.) ... all-conference, all-county, all-region ... Cedarburg won conference title in 1986 ... placed fifth in state in powerlifting ... also ran track. PERSONAL: Son of Richard and Doris Buss... pre-communication major... born Nov. 22, 1968. 41 DAREN CASTAIN Defensive Back, 6'3", 195, Sr., 3VL, Riverside, Calif., Ramona CASTAIN FACTS: Had back surgery in winter ... missed spring ball... probable to play in fall... great athlete ... has yet to play healthy ... best chance for time at nickel back. UTAH: 1991 - Four games on two-deep list ... found most playing time at nickel back... also subbed in at strong safety... 13 tackles... 1 fumble recovery ... back problems kept off field for 41 days... integral part of special teams when healthy... 1 unassisted, 2 assisted tackles for special teams... returned 1 kick-off for 13 yards. 1990 - Back injury limited partici­pation ... missed spring ball with herniated disk... fall season efforts limited to special teams ... despite minimal playing time (due to injuries), led team in assisted tackles on kickoffs, with 6 ... 8 tackles for special teams. 1989 - Led all U. freshman defenders with 33 total tackles; 21 unassisted ... quick feet helped account for quarterback sack and 1 tackle for loss... most prolific tackier on special teams, with 11 ... 6 tackles on kickoffs. 1988 - Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: Helped Ramona High (Calif.) to 1985-86 Ivy League crown ... played in Riverside County all-star game ... lettered in track as high jumper and discus thrower. PERSONAL: Son of Gene and Suzanne Castain ... intermediate communication major... born Nov. 2, 1970. CAREER STATS 1989 1991 TOT. UT AT TACK. 21 12 33 7 6 13 T. LOSS/ YARDS 1-2 0-0 SACKS/ YARDS HURRIES 1-7 1 0-0 1 Total 28 18 46 1-2 1-7 79 ED CASTILLO Offensive Line, 6'3", 279, Jr., RS, Union City, Calif., Chabot College CASTILLO FACTS: Should factor on offensive line this year ... earned backup spot at right guard in spring ball... across board, is one of strongest offen­sive linemen... 420-pound bench press best on line... squats 525 pounds-second most at position ... also very explosive. UTAH: 1991 - Redshirt... named Most Valuable Offensive Player for scout teams. PRIOR TO UTAH: Honorable mention and second-team Golden Gate Conference as freshman and sophomore, respectively, at Chabot College... helped Chabot to conference title... played high school foot­ball at James Logan High (Calif.). PERSONAL: Son of Mario Castillo and Belamina Molina... majoring in Spanish... bom Apr. 15,1971 in Esteli, Nicaragua. 47 I DAVE CHAYTORS I Defensive Line, 6'2", 253, Sr., 3VL, \ ^ l Mf I Calgary, Alberta, I Canada, I Father Lacombe CHAYTORS' FACTS: Rates among WAC's best tackles... will start at left tackle... very strong... 430- pound bench press best on team ... increased bench press 40 pounds from last year ... most explosive player on defensive line has 3VA" vertical jump and scored 318 in power clean tests... squats 565 pounds ... excellent technique player. UTAH: 1991 - Second-team all-WAC defense... 61 tackles ranked 10th on team... Ute-high 13 hurries... started every game at defensive tackle... 4 tackles for loss (9 yards) tied for third on team... 3 sacks for 19 yards... caused 1 fumble... 1 pass deflection ... in on all 6 blocked kicks by U. special teams ... blocked Wyoming extra point and assisted in block of Colo­rado State and Hawaii PAT attempts... blocked 2 field goal attempts by Arizona State ... 5 hurries against New Mexico ... 7 tackles and 2 sacks versus Oregon ... hit San Diego State with season-high 8 tackles. 1990 - Started first two games at left end ... spent remainder of season starting at tackle ... 16 hurries more than double any other Ute's total... fourth-lead­ing tackier on team ... 66 total tackles... 4 quarter­back sacks ranked third, and 4 tackles for loss were fourth on club ... Utah's defensive player of week after come-from-behind win at New Mexico and week of BYU game ... made defensive MAFU club. 1989 - Of 32 total tackles, 4 were for loss (10 yards)... sec­ond most tackles of Ute freshman class... quickness led to pair of fumble recoveries and hurries. 1988 - Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: Led Father Lacombe High (Canada) to city championship as senior... captain of football team... Outstanding Athlete in 1985 and 1987 ... also played rugby, basketball and track, PERSONAL: Son of Dale and Marilynn Chaytors... majoring in exercise and sport science ... born Oct. 12,1969. CAREER STATS 1989 1990 1991 UT 18 34 41 AT 14 32 20 TOT. TACKLES 32 66 61 T. LOSS/ SACK/ YARDS 4-10 7-23 4-9 YARDS 0-0 4-19 3-19 HURRIES 2 16 13 Total 93 66 159 1542 7-38 48 PRESTON CHRISTENSEN Linebacker, 6 ' r , 230, Sr., 2VL, Salt Lake City, Ricks JC CHRISTENSEN FACTS: Missed spring ball follow­ing surgery for kneecap dislocation ... should be at full strength for fall... probable starter on strong side ... very explosive ... great flexibility ... strong upper body (benches 375 pounds). UTAH: 1991 - Academic all-WAC ... started part-time at linebacker... 61 tackles in 11 games (missed season opener with knee injury) ... 4 sacks for 33 yards... 2 hurries, 1 pass break up, 1 deflection... 1 interception for 14 yards against Oregon ... career-high 11 tackles and 1 sack (for 8 yards) versus Hawaii ... hit UTEP with 8 tackles, 1 sack and 1 tackle for loss ... 9 tackles and 1 sack in Wyoming game... 3 tackles for special teams; 2 inside 20.1990 - Second string outside linebacker until sprained left knee in Air Force game... missed 18 days following knee injury... 34 total tackles included 2 for loss... 1 quarterback sack... lettered. PRIOR TO UTAH: Played one year at Ricks Junior College ... helped Ricks to second-place national fin­ish and 12-0-1 record in 1986... Western States Foot­ball League champion ... served two-year mission to Ecuador... prepped at Salt Lake's Highland High ... Defensive Player of Year was team captain as senior ... all-state, all-region ... 4A all-star team ... also let­tered in wrestling. 26 PLAYER PROFILES PERSONAL: Son of Craig and Kathy Christensen . finance major... born Sept. 7,1968. CAREER STATS 1990 1991 UT AT 21 13 39 22 TOT. TACK. 34 61 T. LOSS/ YARDS 2-5 1-2 SACKS/ YARDS 1-6 4-33 BRUP 1 1 Total 60 35 95 3-7 5-39 f \ 6 L I DERON CLAIBORNE I I Wide Receiver, I 5'10", 180, Jr., | JC, I San Diego, Calif., Southwestern College CLAIBORNE FACTS: Enrolled in time to play spring ball... outstanding quickness... ability to step right in and play as first year Ute. PRIOR TO UTAH: All-Mission Conference as sophomore at Southwestern Junior College ... led team in receptions with 48 for 820 yards... two-time MVP at Monte Vista High (Calif.) ... first-team all- Grossmont league... all-star game ... quarterback in high school threw for 1,100 yards and ran for 600 as junior... once passed for 4 TDs and ran for 2 more in 1 game. PERSONAL: Son of Robert and Katherine Claiborne ... brother Robert played for San Diego State and Detroit Lions... born Mar. 7, 1972. 15 CEDRIC CRAWFORD Defensive Back, 5'9", 194, Jr., 2VL, Dallas, Texas, L.G. Pinkston CRAWFORD FACTS: Exceptional strength and ex-plosiveness could translate into lots of playing time ... finished spring in top two at nickel back and strong safety ... squats 535 pounds (best of DBs)... 35" vertical jump tied for second on team ... best standing long jump in spring tests (10'6") ... good flexibility is also bonus in defensive backfield. UTAH: 1991 - Back up strong safety ... missed 2 games after injuring neck in Hawaii game, but still totalled 28 tackles ... career-best 6 tackles against both Oregon and Wyoming ... also contributed on special teams... 6 assisted tackles (2 inside 20-yard-line) for special teams... 1 unassisted tackle inside 20.1990 - Stalwart on special teams... led Utah with 12 special teams tackles... 2 tackles inside 20 on kick-offs ... second-leading tackier (tie) on punts, with 8... Utah's special teams' player of week against UTEP. 1989 - Redshirt... practiced at running back week of UTEP game and was named scout team player of week for defense. HIGH SCHOOL: All-district cornerback was team MVP... Dallas Morning News defensive player of week ... named L.G. Pinkston High's (Texas) Most Versatile Student (singing, dancing, mock trial, football, bas­ketball, swimming, track, student government, strength team, drama)... student body president... district high hurdles champion. PERSONAL: Son of Bennie and Geraldine Crawford ... intermediate communication major... born Jan. 18, 1971. CAREER STATS TOT. UT AT TACK. T. LOSS/ SACKS/ YARDS YARDS BRUP 1991 16 12 0-0 0-0 28 TY CUNNINGHAM I Wide Receiver, 5-11, 178, Fr., RS, Lehi, Utah, Lehi CUNNINGHAM FACTS: Walk-on faces uphill battle in deep U. receiving corps ... sat out end of spring ball with hamstring pull ... rated high on spring tests for explosive power... 33!^" vertical jump second best of receivers... needs to increase upper body strength. UTAH: 1991 - Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: All-state, all-region at Lehi High (Utah)... captain of football team ... also lettered 3 years in basketball and track... all-region in hoops... on 1986 Utah 2A state basketball champion team ... National Honor Society ... honor roll. PERSONAL: Son of James and Peggy Cunningham ... family and consumer studies major... born Dec. 29, 1969. 63 RUSS DAILEY Offensive Line, 6'5'/2", 268, Sr., 3VL, Salt Lake City, Hillcrest DAILEY FACTS: Veteran lineman could start at either guard or tackle... started at right tackle during spring drills... good explosion off line. UTAH: 1991 - All-WAC academic team ... split time starting between left guard and right tackle ... missed San Diego State game with bruised shoulder ... part of offensive line honored as Ute Offensive Player of Game against New Mexico... 24 de-cleaters included 8 against Wyoming ... 91% hustle rating ... most effective blocking for pass (87%). 1990 - Started at quick guard in all but one game ... ranked high on hustle chart (89%)... blocked well on passing downs (85%)... 21 de-cleaters second most on team ... 5 de-cleaters against both BYU and UTEP. 1989 - Lettered... hard worker finished with hustle rating of 90%. 1986 - Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: All-region football player at Salt Lake's Hillcrest High ... three-sport letterman (foot­ball, basketball and swimming). PERSONAL: Son of Alan and Dorothy Dailey... mar­ried (Shelly)... completed first bachelor's degree in political science ... now working toward degree in communication ... spent 2 years as IDS church mis­sionary in Italy (1987-88)... born Jan. 8,1968. 97 LOUIE DECASTRO I Defensive Line, 6'3", 241, Fr., I RS, Honolulu, Hawaii, S Punahou DECASTRO FACTS: Leaner than last season, but needs to continue strength improvement... finished spring camp as backup at right end. UTAH: 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 ... born July 9, 1972 in Manila, Philippines. 61 MIKE DEHOOG Offensive Tackle, 6'4'/2", 284, Sr., 3VL, Chino, Calif., Ontario Christian DEHOOG FACTS: Returning second-team all-WAC offensive tackle will vie for all-league honors again as senior... will start at left tackle ... second strongest Ute offensive lineman in overall tests... benches 385 pounds, squats 540 pounds ... very explosive ... should emerge as one of WAC's finest linemen. UTAH: 1991 - Second-team all-WAC ... split sea­son as starter at left and right tackle ... voted Utes' Most Inspirational Player (offense)... named Ute Of­fensive Player of Game in 3 of 7 wins... finished year tied for first on team in hustle rating (97%)... graded out at 90% in blocking for both pass and rush... 90% rating on all downs was best on team ... 40 de- 27 PLAYER PROFILES cleaters second among U. ' 0 ' linemen ... 10 de-cleaters against Wyoming... 100% hustle against both Arizona State and Wyoming. 1990 - Started every game at strong tackle ... led Ute offensive linemen in de-cleaters (35) ... season-best 9 de-cleaters against New Mexico ... finished with nearly identical rating for both pass (80%) and rush (79%) ... final hustle grade of 85%. 1989 - Took year off football. 1988 - Lettered on Ute offensive line ... granted medical hardship year. 1987 - Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: Ontario Christian (Calif.) MVP as senior... first-team all-CIF, all-state, all-Southern Cali­fornia ... team captain ... team MVP ... defensive cap­tain ... Best Lineman award ... also lettered in basket­ball. PERSONAL: Son of Mitch and Mary DeHoog ... in­termediate communication major ... born Feb. 14, 1969. With a vastly improved offen­sive line, a stable quarterback situation (starter Frank Dolce is back for his senior cam­paign), a first-team all-WAC wide receiver (Bryan Rowley) and the Utes' first 1,000-yard rusher in five years (Keith Wil­liams), the Utah offense should come into its own. 55 ADAM de'MALIGNON Defensive Line, 6'2", 255, Sr., 2VL, Laguna Hills, Calif., El Toro DE'MALIGNON FACTS: Extensive strength gains should mean playing time-probably at right tackle ... made important strength gains across board ... overall, is one of strongest defensive linemen ... squats 500 pounds... 425-pound bench press second on D line ... outstanding flexibility. UTAH: 1991 - Couldn't break into deep Ute defen­sive lineup. 1990 - Lettered. 1989 - Overcame va­riety of injuries to earn letter... most serious was hip injury which resulted in 4 weeks of limited participa­tion. 1988 - Quick learner as freshman redshirt... named tops on offensive scout team for week of Idaho State game. HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-CIF as senior... first-team all-South Coast... El Toro High (Calif.) team cap­tain ... member of No. 1-ranked team in state as junior (1986 CIF champions)... 1987 CIF champ... CIF semi-finalist team as sophomore ... helped team to 35-6 three-year record ... selected for Orange County All- Star game. PERSONAL: Son of Robert and Denise de'Malignon ... intermediate communication major... born Jan. 15, 1970. p^F \ *^ i--^ i i 11 AL DOLAN Offensive Line, 6'2", 270, Jr., SQ, Bronx, N.Y., Mt. St. Michael DOLAN FACTS: Huge strength gains could trans­late into playing time... third overall at position in strength tests ... also maxed out well in explosive tests (vertical and horizontal jumps). UTAH: 1991 - Second year on scout teams. 1990 - Played for scout teams... slowed by foot injury. 1989 - Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: All-conference, all-city player for Mt. St. Michael High in the Bronx ... captain of 1988 team was also all-star game captain ... part of Divi­sion AA Championship team as senior. PERSONAL: Son of Andrew and Denise Dolan ... ex­ercise and sport science major ... born March 27, 1971. 12 I FRANK DOLCE Quarterback, 6'1", 203, Sr., 1VL, Culver City, Calif., • El Camino, JC DOLCE FACTS: Pegged to start at quarterback again this fall... should rate among WAC's (inest sig­nal callers... strong legs (squats 440 pounds-best of Ute QBs)... most flexible and explosive of U. quarter­back candidates (3114" vertical leap) ... in overall strength room tests, was strongest of QB field ... proven decision-making abilities ... throws well on run. UTAH: 1991 - Starting quarterback was academic all-WAC... Ute Most Valuable Offensive Player... com­pleted 177-of-314 passes (564) for 2,444 yards and 16 TDs ... averaged 222.2 passing yards per game ... ranked first on team and third in WAC in total offense (223.4 ypg)... 17th in nation in total offense... played every down until broke ankle in next to last game of season (UTEP)... missed season finale against BYU... in first NCAA Division I game, threw for 270 yards (22-of-35) and 1 score against Utah State ... 21-of-31 for 238 yards and 1 TD in road win over Oregon State ... 60-yard touchdown pass to Keith Williams against Wyoming ... 283 passing yards and 4 TD strikes led Utah to first road win over Wyoming in 19 years... season-best 373 passing yards against Hawaii... 49- yard TD pass to Bryan Rowley against Hawaii ... named Ute Offensive Player of Game after riddling Colorado State for 260 passing yards and 1 TD ... named to Utah's offensive MAFU club. 1990 - Redshirt. PRIOR TO UTAH: First-team junior college All- American (or El Camino... in games started, lost just 1 during 2 years at El Camino... team tied for first in nation (10-0) until loss at Orange County Bowl ... threw for 308 yards in 21-14 bowl loss to Riverside... two-year starter passed lor 3,772 yards and 33 touch­downs ... completed 62-percent of his passes and threw just five interceptions ... former Culver City High quarterback was first-team all-South Bay Confer­ence and LA Times All-Star ... kicked 52-yard field goal as freshman in high school, on only attempt. PERSONAL: Son of Frank and Karen Dolce... father wrestled at Adams State... psychology major... born Dec. 17, 1968. CAREER STATS 1991 COMP 177 RUSH AH 314 YARDS PCT .564 AVG YARDS 2444 TD TD 16 LONG INT 10 1991 0.2 23(WYO) DORNER wideout ., HANK DORNER Wide Receiver, 6'2", 190, So., 1VL, El Central, Calif., Central FACTS: Will push for playing time at won backup berth at slot receiver in spring practices ... strongest receiver according to spring performance index ... squats 450 pounds... 1 of 2 receivers to bench over 300 pounds (315)... per­formed well on tests for explosive power. UTAH: 1991 - Couldn't break into veteran two-deep at wide receiver... lettered. 1990 - Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: MVP of Desert Valley League... all-valley and all-league 2 years... Central High (Calif.) Offensive MVP twice ... team went 304 and won 3 league crowns from 1987-89 ... as junior wingback, rushed for 573 yards and 12 touchdowns on 74 car­ries (7.7 yards per carry)... also had 48 receptions for 602 yards (12.5 yards per catch) in 1988 ... in 1989, had 27.3-yard rushing average and caught 39 passes for 310 yards... scored 22 touchdowns in 2 years. PERSONAL: Son of John and Vicki Andrews... pre-business major... born Dec. 6,1971. 83 LUTHER ELLISS Defensive End, 6'5", 256, So., 1VL, Mancos, Colo., m Mancos ELLISS FACTS: Impact player should come into own after great rookie campaign ... earned starting 28 PLAYER PROFILES berth at right end in spring camp... added 25 pounds of muscle ... very explosive ... squats 500 pounds. UTAH: 1991 - Cracked two-deep at defensive end as true freshman ... picked as U. Newcomer of Year for defense ... 24 total tackles (13 unassisted) ... 3 sacks for loss of 18 yards ... third most hurries on team (9)... debuted at end against Arizona State and contributed 4 tackles, 2 hurries and 1 pass break-up ... best game against New Mexico: 5 tackles, 2 sacks (11 yards), 6 hurries, 1 tackle for loss (5 yards) and 1 fumble recovery ... 5 tackles against UTEP. HIGH SCHOOL: All-state, all-region, all-league in football... team captain ... also starred in basketball ... three-year basketball all-leaguer ... qualified for state basketball tournament ... shattered two backboards as prep ... student government... honor roll. PERSONAL: Son of John and Sega Elliss... exercise and sport science major... born Mar. 22, 1973. CAREER TOT. T. LOSS/ SACKS/ STATS UT AT TACK. YARDS YARDS HURR. BRUP 1991 13 11 24 1-5 3-18 62 JASON EMERICK Offensive Line, 6'4", 295, Fr., RS, Ramona, Calif., Ramona EMERICK FACTS: Needs to increase strength. UTAH: 1991 - Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football and track at Ramona High (Calif.)... Golden State award. PERSONAL: Son of Richard and Gloria Emerick ... sociology major would like career in law enforcement ... born June 29,1973. 95 TOELE FA'AMOE Defensive Line, 6 T , 250, So., HS, Kahuku, Hawaii, Kuhuku FA'AMOE FACTS: First-year sophomore spent last year working on academic status... did well in spring tests for explosive power... needs to gain strength. PRIOR TO UTAH: Two-way all-state (offensive and defensive line) ... captain ... Kuhuku High football team won league championship ... also lettered in track and basketball. PERSONAL: Son of Alope and Tala Fa'amoe... born Mar. 13,1973 in American Samoa. 38 DEVO FINEANGANOFO Linebacker, 5'10", 238, So., RS, San Mateo, Calif., Aragon FINEANGANOFO FACTS: Instinctive player... will get better with maturity ... has also played running back... experience on offense helps defensive play... very dedicated player... runs 40 in 4.6. UTAH: 1991 - Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: 1989 Linebacker of Year for league ... four-year first-team all-leaguer was player of year in Central Coast Section three seasons... 1989 first-team all-league linebacker and running back ... all-state, all-Northern California, all-Peninsula, all-Bay Area, all-county. PERSONAL: Son of Alan Fineanganofo and Faye Hansen ... born Mar. 8, 1971. 34 BRAD FOSTER Running Back, 5*11", 205, Jr., 2VL, Idaho Falls, Idaho, Idaho Falls FOSTER FACTS: Explosive U. running back could make impact at either tailback or fullback ... reinjured right hamstring that plague sophomore season ... if shakes hamstring problems, will chal­lenge in Ute offensive backfield ... best at position in flexibility tests. UTAH: 1991 - Played 8 games in injury-plagued season ... began fall as back-up fullback ... pulled hamstring in season-opener and missed next 4 games ... regained freshman form against New Mexico, when rushed for 62 yards on 8 carries... 83 net yards rush­ing for 1991 ... also caught 2 passes for 14 yards... also played for special teams, where assisted on 2 tackles. 1990 - Second-high U. rusher in great fresh­man campaign ... 86 carries for 267 net yards (3.1 yards per rush)... 3 rushing touchdowns second on team ... midway through season, moved into two-deep at tailback... long run of 13 yards against Colo­rado State ... also caught 6 passes ... averaged 7.8 yards per reception ... long catch of 16 yards against Wyoming... fifth on team in scoring (18 points). 1989 - Season tabled after reconstructive knee surgery... injury redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: First-team Northwestern All- American... 2-time all-stater... all-league, all-area, all-district ... conference offensive player of year ... Idaho back of year... KUPI and KID-TV player of year ... gained 1,666 yards and scored 25 touchdowns as senior ... Idaho Falls was 33-0 during his career... team won state championship 2 years running ... gained 178 yards in 1988 championship game ... 5- time player of week ... honor roll. PERSONAL: Son of George and Alberta Foster... recreation and leisure major... born Nov. 26, 1970. CAREER STATS RUSH YARDS AVG TD LONG 1990 1991 Total 1990 1991 86 16 102 REC 6 2 287 83 370 YARDS 47 14 3.1 5.2 3.6 AVG 7.8 7.0 3 13(CSU) 0 18(UNM) 3 TD LONG 0 16 0 9 Total 7.6 0 29 EDWIN GARRETTE Defensive Back, 6'0", 175, Jr., JC, San Diego, Calif., Southwestern College GARRETTE FACTS: Enrolled at U. in time for spring practice ... cracked top two at right corner. PRIOR TO UTAH: First-team all-Mission Confer­ence cornerback as freshman at Southwestern Junior College ... injured in first game of 1991 and missed remainder of season ... prepped at Crawford High (Calif.) ... first-team all-Central League ... as senior, led league in interceptions (5)... played both defen­sive back and wide receiver. PERSONAL: Son of Gary Garrette and Joyce Littleton ... born Mar. 13, 1972. 50 ANTHONY HALL Defensive Line, 6'4", 251, Jr., 1VL, Lake View Terrace, Calif., Granada Hills HALL FACTS: Retains 2 years of eligibility after re­ceiving hardship status following knee injury last year... fully recovered... taller and much leaner than last year... likely starter at left end ... good runner has great potential... will be force on defensive line, UTAH: 1991 - Played 1 game before season-end­ing knee injury... 2 tackles, 1 sack for 7 yards against Utah State ... moved from offensive to defensive line in pre-season. 1990 - Started 1 game (Air Force)... played in 7 games... 11 de-cleaters... 4 de-cleaters against BYU ... rating on passing downs was 78%. HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-league, all-confer­ence, all-valley and all-area football player for 29 PLAYER PROFILES Granada Hills High (Calif.) ... team's most valuable lineman ... as senior, helped Granada Hills to North­east Valley League championship. PERSONAL: Son of Charles and Betty Jackson ... sociology major... born Mar. 13, 1971. PERSONAL: Son ol H. Kent and Susan Hansen business major... born Jan. 10,1970. 78 AARON HANSEN Offensive Line, 6'2", 274, Fr., RS, Salt Lake City, Skyline HANSEN FACTS: Faces battle for time on veteran offensive line ... good spring ... earned spot in two-deep during spring drills ... gained 10 pounds of muscle since fall... strong legs. UTAH: 1991 - Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: 1990 Gatorade Utah Football Player of Year... Deseret News and Tribune first-team all-stater... Skyline Best Lineman award ... Blue Chip Ail-American ... Street & Smith Prep Player to Watch ... captain... Skyline won 1990 4A state championship ... 2 region crowns... also lettered in wrestling. PERSONAL: Son of Dennis and Eileen Hansen ... born Sept. 21, 1973. 9D STEWART HANSEN Quarterback, 6'4", 204, Sr., SQ, Danville, Calif., Utah State HANSEN FACTS: Tallest of Ute quarterback corps ... strong upper body... benches 285 pounds-best of U. quarterbacks... 31" vertical jump... good athlete... valued on scout teams. UTAH: 1991 - Utah's fourth-string quarterback played for scout teams. 1990 - Played on scout teams after transferring from Utah State. PRIOR TO UTAH: Spent redshirt year at Utah State in 1989... prepped at Monte Vista High (Calif.) ... played football, basketball and baseball in high school... 1987 preseason All-America football player ... first-team all-East Bay Athletic League ... all-South Counties' Team... quarterbacked 3 East Bay Athletic League championship teams... 1987 North Coast Sec­tion champions ... 13-0 in 1987 and ranked 20th in nation by USA Today... in basketball, won Coaches' Award and Most Inspirational Player ... baseball catcher... Most Outstanding Senior Male Athlete ... student body officer. 58 < I JEFFHARKLESS Defensive Line, I 5'11", 239, Jr., RS, Tucson, Ariz., ' Eastern Arizona JC HARKLESS FACTS: Outstanding all-around strength ... bench presses 425 pounds... squats 500 pounds... needs work on explosiveness and flexibil­ity ... came out of spring in two deep at right tackle. UTAH: 1991 - Injury redshirt... hurt knee in sec­ond game (Oregon State). PRIOR TO UTAH: Second-team juco All-American for Eastern Arizona ... team's Defensive Player of Year... second in nation in quarterback sacks (22 in eight games)... all-region as senior... all-conference twice ... all-Western States ... all-city at Santa Rita High School (Ariz.)... Tucson Daily Star first-team. PERSONAL: Son of Jack and Jan Harkless... sociol­ogy major... born July 25, 1969. 82 KURT HAWS Tight End, 6'5", 253, Jr., RS, Mesa, Ariz., I Mesa CC HAWS' FACTS: Size and strength fit into Utah's tight end scheme... excellent receiver... performed well in all spring strength and agility tests. UTAH: 1991 - Injury redshirt broke wrist. PRIOR TO UTAH: Two-time all-conference at Mesa Community College ... Freshman Offensive Player of Year... 2-year starter... prepped at Mountain View High (Ariz.)... 3-sport high school athlete (football, basketball, baseball)... all-star team... won 1986 foot­ball state championship ... scholar-athlete award ... graduated in top 10 percent of class. PERSONAL: Son of Gordon and Diann Haws... went on 2-year LDS Church mission to Venezuela... behav­ioral science health major... born Sept. 25, 1969. 88 GREG HOFFMAN Wide Receiver, 6'4", 218, Jr., 2VL, Pocatello, Idaho, Highland HOFFMAN FACTS: Good chance to start at slot receiver... moved from tight end to slot receiver in spring ... squats 515 pounds ... rated very high in explosive tests... MW vertical jump best at position and fourth on team ... athletic. UTAH: 1991 - Academic all-WAC... co-recipient of U. Academic Achievement Award (3.70 GPA in pre-med) ... split starting duties at tight end ... part of strangest U. touchdown of season when carried 9- yard lateral (tipped off opposing defender) from Bryan Rowley (who had just caught 46-yard pass) into end zone for only Ute TD against Utah State... 20 receptions for 213 yards... 10.7 yards per reception ... long catch of 20 yards against UTEP ... 5 catches for 62 yards against CSU... qualified for Utah's offen­sive MAFU club. 1990 - Started every game at slotback ... earned Utah's 1990 Academic Achieve­ment Award ... tied for second on team in receptions with 28... 287 yards in receptions good for 10.3 yards per catch ... long reception of 24 yards against San Diego State ... made special teams' MAFU club. 1989 - Redshirt... named tops on scout team (defense) for week of New Mexico game. HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-state tight end for Highland High (Idaho)... first-team all-conference and all-area... captained football and basketball teams... also lettered in track ... placed second in state high hurdles as junior... class president had 4.0 GPA ... National Merit Scholar... National Honor Society ... National ROTC Scholarship. PERSONAL: Son of Bob and Delores Hoffman ... exercise and sport science major... born April 15, 1971. CAREER STATS REC YARDS AVG TD LONG 1990 1991 28 287 10.3 0 24 (SDSU) 20 213 10.7 1 20 (UTEP) Total 10.4 1 GREG HOOKS Wide Receiver, 6'2", 195, Jr., JC, Lawndale, Calif., Santa Monica CC HOOKS' FACTS: Enrolled at U. for spring quarter ... great showing in spring ball... speedster runs 4.4 40 (10.5 100 meters)... tall, rangy athlete is projected 30 impact receiver... true deep threat... has knack for getting open on routes. PRIOR TO UTAH: First-team all-conference ... led Santa Monica Community College with 28 receptions ... averaged 20.4 yards per catch ... helped Santa Monica to two bowls... as sophomore, had 4 TD re­ceptions in 32-31 victory at K-SWISS Classic... also threw for 3 touchdowns in 1991... as prep, was first-team all-CIF, first-team all-league, defensive back of year, co-MVP and captain for Culver City High (Calif.) ... school record holder in 100 meter dash ... high jumps 6'4"... also MVP, all-CIF and captain in basket­ball and track. PERSONAL: Son of Gregory and Joan Hooks... born June 9,1972. 17 JASON JONES Punter/Kicker, 6'0", 176, So., SQ, Salt Lake City, East JONES' FACTS: Being groomed to replace current punter Steve Young ... best flexibility on team. UTAH: 1991 - Listed in two-deep at punter. HIGH SCHOOL: Captain of East High (Utah) foot­ball team for 3 years... 76-yard punt against Bountiful High ... also lettered in basketball and baseball ... graduated with honors... enriched diploma. PERSONAL: Son of Max and Nancy Jones... spent 2 years on LDS church mission to Chile, South America ... Spanish major... born Nov. 20, 1969. 30 PIERRE JONES Running Back, 5'8", 180, Jr., JC, San Diego, Calif., Arizona Western JC P. JONES' FACTS: Showed lots of potential in spring practices ... fast ... good hands ... will chal­lenge at tailback. PRIOR TO UTAH: All-American, all-conference at Arizona Western ... at Sweetwater High School was all-Southern California and two-time San Diego Running Back of Year ... all-state, all-city, all-county. PERSONAL: Son of Kennis and Beverly Jones ... pre-business major... born May 1, 1970. PLAYER PROFILES 26 JEFF KIRKMAN Defensive Back, 6'2", 190, So., 1VL, Syracuse, Utah, Clearfield KIRKMAN FACTS: Missed spring training after De­cember knee surgery ... full recovery anticipated by fail ... despite injury limitations, showed explosive abilities in spring tests (horizontal jump of 10')... will get time at both free safety and nickel back. UTAH: 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 ... 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. PERSONAL: Son of Doug and Debbie Kirkman ... born July 3, 1973. CAREER STATS UT AT TOT. TACK. T. LOSS/ YARDS FUMREC 1991 2 1 OO 1 46 KIM LAMBERT Linebacker, 6 T , 243, Sr., 1VL, Rosedale, Miss., Mississippi Delta CC LAMBERT FACTS: Will see most time at middle linebacker... best lower body strength of U. lineback­ers ... squats 535 pounds. UTAH: 1991 - Started 4 games at linebacker... in first collegiate start, had 8 tackles and 3 fumble re­coveries against Oregon State ... U. co-Defensive Player of Game for OSU game ... missed CSU and SDSU games with knee injury... 59 total tackles... 1 sack (14 yards)... 3 fumble recoveries... 18 tackles against Arizona State ... 8 tackles vs. Air Force ... in­tercepted pass against Wyoming... on special teams duty, assisted on 1 tackle inside 20 and downed punt on 1-yard line ... Special Teams Player of Game against UTEP. PRIOR TO UTAH: State Defensive MVP while play­ing for Mississippi Delta Community College ... played high school ball at Rosedale High (Miss.)... MVP on defense three years... all-state twice ... all-county three years ... MVP of state championship game... captain. PERSONAL: Son of Vera and Floyd Lambert... pre-elementary education major... born Nov. 10, 1971. CAREER STATS TOT. T. LOSS/ UT AT TACK. YARDS SACK INT. HURRIES 1991 35 24 59 0-0 1-14 1-5 90 MIKE LEWIS Defensive Line, 6'6", 262, Sr., 3VL, Orem, Utah, Orem LEWIS FACTS: In running at tackle and both end positions... good size and explosive power... missed last half of spring ball following knee injury... athletic ... can do back flip from standing position. UTAH: 1991 - Spent season in two-deep at defen­sive tackle... 33 total tackles (17 unassisted)... 1 sack for 7 yards... 1 fumble recovery... 1 caused fumble ... 3 hurries... 4 tackles against Oregon State, Oregon and Arizona State ... saw time on special teams ... helped block extra point attempt by Hawaii... 3 spe­cial teams tackles (1 inside 20). 1990 - Switched off as starter at defensive tackle and defensive end ... honorable mention all-WAC ... 54 total tackles in­cluded 1 for loss... 3 quarterback sacks for loss of 23 yards... caused 2 fumbles-second on team... 5 hur­ries fifth on club ... only Ute to block point after at­tempt ... 1 interception, 1 pass breakup, 1 fumble recovery ... defensive player of game vs. Colorado State, Air Force and San Diego State ... made defen­sive MAFU Club. 1989 - Redshirt excelled on scout teams after spending 2 years on LDS mission. 1986 - Lettered as freshman ... 10 total tackles included 2 for loss of yardage ... 1 quarterback sack for loss of 7 yards. HIGH SCHOOL: All-region football player captained Orem High (Utah) team ... also lettered in diving... Park Sportsman Outstanding Diver Award... twice listed in high school Who's Who. PERSONAL: Son of Roger and Jan Lewis ... avid skydiver, scuba diver and skier once did front flip on skis off 50-foot cliff... speech communication major ... born Jan. 26, 1968. CAREER TOT. T. LOSS/ STATS UT AT TACK. YARDS SACKS INT. HUR 1986 1990 1991 4 6 10 24 30 54 17 16 33 2-8 1-4 0-0 1-7 3-23 1-7 0 1 0 0 5 3 Total 45 52 97 3-12 5-37 31 PLAYER PROFILES 9 HENRY LUSK Running Back, I 6T/2", 230, So., 1VL, Seaside, Calif., Monterey LUSK FACTS: Versatile athlete plays both running back and receiver... could see time at both positions ... earned backup berth at fullback in spring practices ... also on kickoff return team ... rated high in strength, flexibility and explosiveness in spring tests ... put on 20 pounds of muscle since last year... one of best athletes on team. UTAH: 1991 - Split time in two-deep between free safety and fullback... also on kickoff return team... 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 2 games after arthroscopic knee surgery on Nov. 9 ... lettered. 1990 - Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: League MVP in both football and basketball while playing for Monterey High (Calif.)... two-way football player was all-league safety ... four touchdown passes as running back... 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 freshman on Ute team ... brother Herb played in NFL ... born May 8, 1972. CAREER STATS RUSH 1991 1 REC 1991 1 KORET. 1991 1 UT YARDS 7 YARDS 34 AVG 7.0 AVG 34.0 YARDS AVG 22 AT 22.0 LONG 7 (WTO) LONG 34(ASU) LONG 22 (USU) TOT. TACK. 52 ROY MA'AFALA Offensive Line, 6'2", 269, So., 1VL, Honolulu, Hawaii, St. Louis MA'AFALA FACTS: Good showing last season could provide edge for playing time on deep line... emerged from spring session as No. 1 at left guard ... gained 20 pounds since last spring... good combina­tion of explosive and flexible capabilities. UTAH: 1991 - True freshman started final 6 games at left guard ... original redshirt plan tabled after injuries to Ute offensive line ... part of offensive line that was named U. Offensive 'Player' of Game in victory over New Mexico... best results on passing downs (84%) ... finished with 80% total (pass and rush) ... 83% hustle ... showed best hustle against UTEP (92%)... 17 de-cleaters... 7 de-cleaters against New Mexico. HIGH SCHOOL: Honorable mention All-American ... 2 years all-state... 2-year all-star... St. Louis High (Hawaii) won 3 straight league titles ... 3-year long snapper... also lettered in basketball. PERSONAL: Son of Lusia Fuamatu Ma'afaia and the late Sene Tenari Tala Ma'afaia ... brothers Nick and Benson played for Hawaii... sociology major... born Aug. 12, 1973. 98 JOHN MAHE Defensive Line, 6'1", 243, Jr., 2VL, Millbrae, Calif., Mills J. MAHE FACTS: One of most flexible Ute linemen ... good upper body strength... gained needed weight over winter... best chance to play is at left end. UTAH: 1991 - Played for squad teams. 1990 - One assisted tackle ... 2 tackles on special teams. 1989 - LDS church mission. 1988 - LDS church mission. 1987 - As freshman, totalled 62 tackles... 4 tackles for loss... broke up 2 passes. HIGH SCHOOL: All-league, all-county, all-Mid Pen­insula player for Mills High (Calif.)... captain ... also lettered in track. PERSONAL: Son of Moa and Leaatohi Mahe ... mar­ried (Sharon)... pre-architecture major... born April 22, 1968. CAREER STATS 1987 1990 TOT. UT AT TACK 32 30 62 0 1 1 T. LOSS/ YARDS 4-8 04) FUM REC 1 0 HUR BRUP 1 2 0 0 Total 32 31 63 M 44 SIONE MAHE I Linebacker, 6'2", 227, So., HS, I Inglewood, Calif., ' Hawthorne S. MAHE FACTS: Tough and explosive ... needs to work on upper body strength ... first year academi­cally eligible to play ... very dedicated ... just needs time to mature. HIGH SCHOOL: All-conference linebacker for Hawthorne High School (Calif.)... all-South Bay... all- LA Times... all-CIF... Daily Breeze all-star team... LA Shrine Game... Hawthorne's MVP ... on Bay League championship team ... also lettered in volleyball. PERSONAL: Son of Afi and Asiliki Fonua ... born Apr. 28,1972 in American Samoa. 39 KEONI MANLIGUIS Linebacker, 5'10", 208, Sr., 1VL, I Stanton, Calif., Fullerton JC MANLIGUIS FACTS: Looking for time at weakside linebacker... in top two, following spring session ... maxed out as most flexible U. linebacker in strength room ... excellent instincts; is always around ball... great intensity and effort ... outstanding leadership qualities. UTAH: 1991 - Made two-deep list in 2 games... backed up all-WAC linebacker Anthony Davis ... 5 total tackles ... also played on special teams ... 1 unassisted, 2 assisted tackles on return defense ... caused 1 fumble on special teams duty ... lettered. 1990 - Redshirt. PRIOR TO UTAH: All-conference at Fullerton Jun­ior College as sophomore ... captain ... helped team to Mission Conference crown as freshman ... played high school ball at Western High in Anaheim, Calif.... 5-sport athlete was first-team all-league football player as junior and senior... football MVP was on league championship teams in football and track ... honor roll. PERSONAL: Son of Cal Manliguis and Joannee Gallordo ... sociology major... born Jan. 8,1970, CAREER STATS UT AT TOT TACK T. LOSS-YARDS 1991 4 1 5 M 45 ERROL MARTIN Linebacker, 6'2", 206, Sr., 2VL, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, Lome Park MARTIN FACTS: Could get some starts on strong side ... most explosive linebacker ... 35^" vertical jump best on team ... very good upper and lower body strength ... across board strength tests were second at position. 32 PLAYER PROFILES UTAH: 1991 - Started 5 games... 65 tackles (41 unassisted)... 3 sacks for 13 yards... 1 tackle for loss (4 yards)... caused 1 fumble ... 6 hurries and 1 pass deflection ... 15 tackles against Colorado State led U. defense... also forced fumble against CSU... 9 tackles and 1 hurry against San Diego State... 7 tackles (1 for loss of 4 yards) and 1 sack against Oregon ... voted special teams captain ... Most Inspirational Special Teams Performer ... efforts against Oregon earned citation as Special Teams Player of Game ... of 4 un­assisted tackles on special teams, 2 were inside 20. 1990 - Part-timer at linebacker... 9 total tackles... 6 unassisted tackles ... regular with special teams tied for third with 8 tackles. 1989 - Sat out of foot­ball. 1988 - Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: Member of 4 championship teams ... Lome Park High's (Canada) Outstanding Offensive and Defensive Player... team captain was also named Outstanding Linebacker at Lome Park... leading tack­ier, with 141 (22 tackles for loss)... 11 career inter­ceptions ... also lettered in hockey and lacrosse. PERSONAL: Son of Leon and Lucy Martin ... politi­cal science major... born Mar. 25,1968 in St. Vincent, West Indies. CAREER STATS 1990 1991 Totals TOT. T. LOSS/ SACKS/ UT AT TACK YARDS YARDS 6 3 9 04) 0-0 41 24 65 1-4 3-13 47 27 74 U 3-13 FC HURRIES 0 0 1 6 1 6 14 MIKE MCCOY Quarterback, 6'3", 200, So., TR, Navato, Calif., Long Beach State McCOY FACTS: Transferred from Long Beach State after '49ers dropped football... chose to enroll at U. (over some 7-9 other Division I schools) follow­ing 1991 football season ... in spring practices, claimed backup role at quarterback behind returning starter Frank Dolce ... will benefit from continued strength training. PRIOR TO UTAH: Started 5 games as freshman at Long Beach State last year... completed 87-165 (.527) passes for 938 yards and 7 TDs... 938 passing yards most of '49er quarterbacks... long pass of 78 against Nevada-Las Vegas ... intercepted just 3 times in 8 games ... rushed for 1 TD ... redshirted in 1990 ... named Most Valuable Scout Team Player by coach George Allen following redshirt season... prepped at San Marin High (Calif.)... all-league and all-Bay Area as senior... 2-time most valuable back at San Marin High ... 3-time MVP of basketball team ... team cap­tain 3 years in both football and basketball... student body treasurer. PERSONAL: Son of Frank and Gayle McCoy ... fa­ther played football, basketball and baseball at San Francisco... pre-business major... bom Apr. 1,1972. CAREER STATS COMP A H PCT YARDS TD INT LONG 1991* 87 165 527 938 1 3 7 8 P L V) 'at Long Beach State 7D KEITH MCDONALD Quarterback, 6'2", 200, Fr., I RS' I ^ 4y I Yorba Linda, Calif., I Esperanza MCDONALD FACTS: Great potential ... missed spring ball to play baseball for Utes ... started at UTAH: 1991 - Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: Offensive Back of Year (1990) ... first-team all-league ... MVP of freshman team ... co-captain at Esperanza High (Calif.)... 3 school records ... 28 touchdown passes as junior... threw for 3,467 career yards... won 1990 Empire League and Division III titles ... 14-0 record as senior... also lettered in baseball... first-team all-league in 1990. PERSONAL: Son of Rick and Candis Field Feb. 8, 1973. born 60 TOM McNITT Offensive Line, 6'4", 280, Sr., 3VL, Spokane, Wash., Mead McNITT FACTS: Honor candidate will start for sec­ond year-probably at right guard... overall, is stron­gest of U. offensive linemen... only player on team to squat 600 pounds (625) ... explodes off line ... 26" vertical jump and 8'4" horizontal leap ... added 20 pounds of muscle since spring of 1991. UTAH: 1991 - Started every game at right guard ... part of Ute offensive line that was honored as Of­fensive 'Player' of Game in win over New Mexico ... 92% hustle third-best on team... best at blocking for pass (83%) ... 35 de-cleaters third on team ... 9 de-cleaters against Hawaii... 100% hustle rating in two games (Colorado State and Hawaii). 1990 - Re­ceived medical hardship reprieve after injuring back in Fresno State game ... former defensive tackle played on offensive line against Fresno. 1989 - Four tackles for loss (15 yards)... 24-tackle season... caused 1 fumble. 1988 - Part-time starter at defen­sive end was accorded 'passing grade' by The Sport­ing News in its annual Frosh Report Card (true fresh­men only)... registered 18 total tackles, 8 unassisted ... 2 tackles for loss (8 yards)... 1 hurry. HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-Greater Spokane League ... nominated for East-West All-Star game ... also lettered in track. PERSONAL: Son of Thomas and LoVerna McNitt... majoring in sociology ... born Dec. 8, 1969. CAREER STATS UT AT TOT. TACK T. LOSS/ YARDS HURRIES 12 15 2-8 4-15 1 Total 6-23 37 ED MILLER Defensive Back, 6'4", 216, Jr., 2VL, Federal Way, Wash., Federal Way MILLER FACTS: Started at right corner in spring... tallest (6'4") Ute DB has good range... forte is explo­sive power, where maxed out with 35" vertical jump and 9 horizontal leap from standing position ... flex­ibility is also bonus. UTAH: 1991 - Second in line at left corner... 3 interceptions second on team ... 24 total tackles (18 unassisted)... 2 pass breakups... 4 tackles, 2 break­ups against New Mexico ... 3 tackles, 2 interceptions (for 15 yards) against UTEP ...season-best 4 tackles and 1 interception vs. BYU ... special teams Most Valuable Player... 12 total tackles for special teams... 6 unassisted tackles included 2 inside 20 ... 2-of-6 assisted tackles inside 10 ... recovered fumble on return defense and downed punt at 3-yard-line ... 2 player of game citations: co-defensive pick in UTEP win and special teams choice in CSU victory. 1990 - Lettered... 1 assisted tackle... 2 tackles on special teams ... 2 kickoff returns... long return of 15 yards against New Mexico. 1989 - Redshirt ... named scout team player of week for special teams after Utah's win over Stanford. HIGH SCHOOL: Three-sport athlete at Federal Way High (Wash.) was team captain in football and basketball ... South Puget Sound League first-team free safety ... all-league in basketball ... state high jump champion as junior, also finished fifth in state and won league hurdles' championship ... football team won 1986 league title ... basketball team won 2 conference crowns... honor society. PERSONAL: Son of Ronald and Brenda Lee ... soci­ology major... bom Oct. 27, 1970. CAREER TOT STATS UT AT TACK INT/ YARDS BRUPS 1990 1991 1 24 0-0 .3-15 Total 3-15 33 PLAYER PROFILES 86 SCOTT MURRY Tight End, 6'4", 220, Sr., 3VL, Salt Lake City, ..-. Brighton MURRY FACTS: Probable starter at tight end ... can also play slotback... 350-pound bench press sec­ond of tight ends... maxed out with leaders in explo­sive and flexibility tests. UTAH: 1991 - Started at tight end ... missed Air Force game with neck injury ... 20 receptions for 255 yards and 2 TDs... 13.4 yards per catch ... long catch of 39 against UTEP... in first start of collegiate career, caught 5 passes for 54 yards against Utah State ... offensive MAFU club. 1990 - Key player on special teams ... leading tackier on punts with 10 ... most unassisted tackles on punts (6)... 11 special teams' tackles tied for second on team... 2 tackles inside 20- yard line ... caused 1 fumble ... tackled 1 returner for loss. 1989 - Two tackles for special teams... 1 rush for 2 yards... 1 kickoff return ... third-string U-Back. 1988 - Redshirt was named top defensive scout team player for week of San Diego State game. HIGH SCHOOL: Free safety was all-region, all-state and captain of Brighton High (Utah) football team ... honorable mention All-American in football ... also lettered for prep basketball and baseball teams... all-region, all-state and captain of basketball squad ... took Brighton to 3 region titles in basketball and 1 in football... on state basketball qualifier in 1986. PERSONAL: Son of Michael and Marge Murry ... father Michael played basketball for Utah State ... brother Mike played football at Utah ... younger brother, Ryan, is freshman on U. team ... majoring in sociology ... born Aug. 17, 1969. CAREER STATS REC YARDS AVG TD LONG 1991 19 255 13.4 2 39 (UTEP) 75 KANI NEVAS Offensive Line, 6'2", 280, Jr., JC, Hayward, Calif., Ricks NEVAS FACTS: Enrolled at U. in time for spring ball ... will work at both guards ... great quickness and explosiveness. PRIOR TO UTAH: All-league at Ricks Junior Col­lege ... played in Idaho Centennial Bowl... at Arroyo High (Calif.) was all-league defender... Arroyo wres­tling MVP... all-county wrestler. PERSONAL: Son of Dennis and Kaui Neves... born June 9, 1972. 96 HOUDINI NUA Defensive Line, 6'5", 265, Fr., HS, Auckland, N.Z., Penrose NUA FACTS: Spring quarter enrollee at U. partici­pated in spring drills... rugby player has never par­ticipated in competitive football. HIGH SCHOOL: Played rugby and basketball at Penrose High (Auckland, N.Z.) ... all-region in rugby in 1983... 1983 Auckland regional rugby champion ... Auckland Eastern Zone Athletic Team (1984-86). PERSONAL: Son of Luteru and Faimasulu Nua ... brother Mark was former all-WAC offensive tackle for Hawaii... born May 21, 1969, 18 DERRICK ODUM Defensive Back, 5'11", 170, Sr., 3VL, Irvine, Calif., Woodbridge ODUM FACTS: Great athlete ... quick. UTAH: 1991 - No. 2 at right corner behind all- WAC defensive back LaVon Edwards... 7 tackles... 1 pass breakup ... interception against New Mexico ... lettered ... solid special teams player blocked punt attempt by Oregon State... 2 assisted tackles for spe­cial teams included 1 inside 20. 1990 - Starter at cornerback totalled 27 tackles... 2 interceptions... 4 pass breakups. 1989 - Big impact in defensive backfield as freshman ... free safety was eighth on team in total tackles (64) ... 44 unassisted tackles ranked sixth ... recovered 1 fumble. 1988 - Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: Racked up numerous gridiron honors at Woodbridge High in Irvine, Calif. ... all-league twice ... all-conference ... all-Southern Cal ... all-state ... also lettered 2 years in basketball and baseball. PERSONAL: Son of Darryl and Freda Odum... politi­cal science major... born April 22, 1970. CAREER STATS 1989 1990 1991 LT 44 15 6 AT 20 12 1 TOT TACK 64 27 7 BRUP 2 4 1 INT 0 2 1 27 SAM RHODES Defensive Back, 6'2", 196, Jr., RS, Greenville, Miss., Mississippi Delta JC RHODES' FACTS: Great spring showing ... prob­able starter at left corner will also get time at nickel back size, strength, speed and explosion. UTAH: 1991 - Redshirt. PRIOR TO UTAH: All-region, all-state defensive back at Mississippi Delta JC ... fifth in nation in inter­ceptions as freshman ... played prep ball at Greenville High (Miss.)... lettered in football, basket­ball and track ... all-state twice in football... all-dis­trict 3 years... 2-year captain. PERSONAL: Son of Sam and Mildred Rhodes... pre-health education major... married to former Tange Sorrell... born Mar. 18, 1969. 19 Total BRYAN ROWLEY Wide Receiver, 5'10", 178, Sr., 3VL, Orem, Utah, Orem ROWLEY FACTS: One of nation's premier receiv­ers ... All-America candidate enters senior campaign as Ute career reception yardage leader (2,303)... 19 career touchdown catches and 121 career receptions rank third all-time at U.... should finish senior season as Ute career leader in reception yards, touchdown catches and total receptions ... two-time Ute Most Valuable Player ... blazing speed ... great hands... doubles on Ute return teams... graded out well in all spring strength tests ... outstanding athlete walked on to Ute basketball team following 1991 football sea­son. UTAH: 1991 - First-team all-WAC wide receiver... second-team 77te Sporting News All-America wide re­ceiver ... Ute MVP for second straight year ... 11 touchdown receptions ranked second in WAC and tied for third-best ever at U.... led Utes with 60 recep­tions for 1,011 yards (16.9 yards per catch) ... 72 points most on team... career-best 84-yard TD recep­tion against Brigham Young is sixth-longest ever at Utah ... 8 catches for 200 yards and 3 scores against Hawaii ... 200 reception yards against Hawaii third-best ever at Utah ... long catch of 48 yards versus Rainbows ... 3 100-yard reception games (200 vs, Hawaii, 157 vs. San Diego State, 121 vs. BYU)... 1,011 total reception yards third all-time at U.... 60 recep­tions (1 fewer than freshman and sophomore years combined) tied for sixth in U. single-season books... 9 kickoff returns for 191 yards second on team... 21.2 34 PLAYER PROFILES kickoff return average third on club... 2 rushes for 72 yards and 1 score ... 60-yard reverse went for TD against New Mexico ... Offensive Player of Game in win over UTEP ... offensive MAFU club. 1990 - Ac­robatic receiver was named Utah MVP ... speedy sophomore averaged 27.2 yards per catch-best in WAC ... 28 receptions tied for second on team ... 762 yards in receptions ... five touchdown catches tied for first on team ... tied for third on team scoring charts, with 30 points... long reception of 58 yards against Minnesota... had 2 tackles on special teams ... offensive MAFU club. 1989 - True freshman ranked fifth among Ute receivers ... 33 catches for 530 yards translated into 16.1 yards per reception ... hauled in longest catch of year-71-yarder against San Diego State ... seventh leading scorer had 3 TD catches ... seventh on team in all-purpose running (537 yards). HIGH SCHOOL: Honorable mention All-American ... all-state, all-region defensive back/quarterback ... 21 interceptions in final 2 seasons ... Daily Herald Classic MVP ... 1988 Orem High P a h ) MVP ... on 1987 Utah 4A state champion grid team ... runner-up in 1988... basketball captain was MVP of 1989 Daily Herald Classic ... fourth in state track meet (long jump)... on region's first-place 4 x 100 relay team. PERSONAL: Son of Douglas and Betty Rowley ... speech communication major... born Nov. 2,1970. CAREER STATS REC 1989 33 1990 28 1991 60 Total 121 KORET. 1989 0 1990 1 1991 9 YARDS 530 762 1011 2303 YARDS 0 0 191 AVG 16.1 27.2 16.9 19.0 AVG 0 0 21.2 TD LONG 3 71 (SDSU) 5 58 (MINN) 11 84 (BYU) 19 LONG 28 Total 191 21.2 56 LANCE SCOTT Offensive Center, 6'3", 256, So., 1VL, Salt Lake City, Taylorsville SCOTT FACTS: Will back up at center for second year... put on needed weight since signing with U. (up 23 pounds from spring of 1991)... good overall strength ... great jump off line ... 29^" vertical jump and 8'6" standing long jump both bests for offensive line ... also starred on flexibility tests. UTAH: 1991 - No. 2 center behind Mark Barton... lettered. 1990 - Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time all-region offensive and de­fensive lineman at Salt Lake's Taylorsville High School... all-region defensive end in 1988 and offen­sive center in 1989 ... Taylorsville's offensive and defensive player of year ... captain as senior won team's Warrior Award ... lettered in football, hockey, baseball and track ... honor roll. PERSONAL: Son of Robert and Brenda Scott. physical therapy major... born Feb. 15,1972. .pre- 33 SHARRIEFF SHAH Defensive Back, 5'11", 197, Jr., 2VL, Los Angeles, Calif., Dorsey SHAH FACTS: Nicknamed Sharrieff the Sheriff... all-WAC candidate will start at strong safety... espe­cially effective against wishbone... great explosion to ball... 34" vertical jump ... can leap 10' horizontally from stationary start... best bench press of DBs (350 pounds) ... hard hitter gets to quarterback very quickly ... has knack for sacks. UTAH: 1991 - Honorable mention all-WAC de­fense ... starting strong safety played in 11 games (missed BYU game with ankle injury)... 74 total tack­les fourth on team ... 53 unassisted tackles third ... led Utes with 6 tackles for loss of 33 yards... 8 sacks (48 yards) second-best on team... 4 pass breakups... 2 fumble recoveries most on club ... returned inter­ception 69 yards for touchdown against Wyoming ... only Ute defender to score TD... Sports Illustrated and WAC Defensive Player of Week for efforts in Ute win over Oregon State: 12 tackles, 5 tackles for loss of 30 yards, 4 sacks for 19 yards, 2 forced fumbles ... 4 sacks against OSU most in game for 1991 Ute ... 11 tackles, 1 sack (10 yards) and 1 tackle for loss versus Colorado State... 9 tackles against both Arizona State and San Diego State ... 2 sacks (18 yards) in New Mexico game. 1990 - Big factor in Ute defensive backfield... 60 total tackles included 36 unassisted... 7 pass breakups third on team ... recovered 2 fumbles and caused 1... 1 tackle for loss... 1 quarter­back sack ... interception return of 21 yards against UTEP was longest on team. 1989 - Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: Honorable mention all-stater was three-year captain of Dorsey High (Calif.) football team ... first-team all-league and all-city ... talented punter booted 76-yarder... also lettered in track ... honor roll ... Boys State Attorney ... senior class president. PERSONAL: Son of Nairn and Ava Shah ... married to the former Ava Nelson... political science major... born Jan. 29,1971. CAREER TOT. T. LOSS/ SACK/ FUM STATS UT AT TACK. YDS YDS CSD/REC INT BRUP 1991 36 24 53 21 1-3 6-33 1-6 1-2 2-0 1 VERNON SHAVER Wide Receiver, 5'll'/2", 179, So., 1VL, San Diego, Calif., Crawford SHAVER FACTS: Incredible athlete could emerge as one of finest receivers in WAC ... made early exit from spring ball with hamstring pull, but not before earning starting post... should be full strength in fall ... speedster is nicknamed 'Electric Man'... best ex­plosive power of wideouts... 35!4" vertical jump tied for tops on team ... also slated for kickoff return team. UTAH: 1991 - After missing first 4 games, cracked two-deep at wide receiver... started 4 games ... 14 receptions for 197 yards... 14.1 yards per catch third on team... 47-yard catch against Wyoming... 36 yards rushing on 3 carries... long rush of 25 versus Hawaii ... also returned kickoffs... 13 kickoff returns for 214 yards... offensive MAFU club. 1990 - Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: All-league, all-CIF for Crawford High School (Calif.) ... CIF Most Valuable Wide Re­ceiver ... Super Prep All-American as senior... Press Telegram Best in West... 23 touchdown receptions... on Central League championship team ... also let­tered in track ... ran 100 meters in 10.7 seconds ... anchored Crawford's 400 relay team. PERSONAL: Son of Jabari Kuumba and Vivian Jenkins... pre-business major... born Aug. 16,1972. CAREER STATS 1991 1991 REC YARDS 14 197 RUSH YARDS 3 36 KO RET. YARDS AVG 14.1 AVG 12.0 AVG TD 0 TD 0 TD LONG 47 (WY) LONG 25 (HAW) LONG 1991 214 16.5 0 94 Total 89 45 134 7-36 9-54 3-2 ADAM SWANEY k *•*>, £ fe Defensive Line, f\ Mm 6'6M:"' 27°-Jr-' RS, Granite Bay, Calif., Southern California SWANEY FACTS: Transfer from Southern Califor­nia ... eligible to play this year after sitting out at U. last year... might prove hard to keep out of lineup, thanks to exceptional size and strength ... came out of spring in two deep at left tackle. UTAH: 1991 - Redshirt... voted Most Valuable Defensive Player for scout teams. PRIOR TO UTAH: Spent 2 years at USC ... former all-stater for Oakmont High (Calif.) ... all-league ... 35 PLAYER PROFILES team captain ... Oakmont MVP ... also lettered in basketball and volleyball. PERSONAL: Son of Dennis and Lynda Swaney ... film studies major... bom June 3,1970. All-America candidate Bryan Rowley enters his senior sea­son as Utah's all-time leader in reception yards (2,303). Rowley caught 60 passes for 1,011 yards and 11 touch­downs as a junior and was named first-team all-WAC and second-team All-American by The Sporting News. 5 MARK SWANSON Defensive Back, 5'10", 184, Jr., 2VL, Fremont, Calif., Archbishop Mitty SWANSON FACTS: Moved from corner to free safety ... started at free safety during spring sessions ... will push for all-WAC honors... strongest of U. DBs ... squats 530 pounds... bench presses 345 pounds... great explosion and flexibility ... very agile athlete. UTAH: 1991 - Honorable mention all-WAC de­fense ... 11 pass break-ups second on team ... 59 total tackles (31 unassisted)... started every game at left corner... 2 interceptions tied for third on team ... 10 tackles in Wyoming game... 7 tackles, 1 interception, 1 pass break-up and 1 fumble recovery versus Colo­rado State ... broke up 5 passes ... inferception in season-opener with Utah State was first Ute pick of season... named U. Player of Game (defense) in win over New Mexico ... also played big part on special teams ... 5 tackles included 2 assisted take downs inside 20. 1990 - Two interceptions... 20-yard in­terception return against New Mexico ... 35 yards on interception returns second on team ... of 49 total tackles, 31 were unassisted ... caused 1 fumble and recovered another ... 3 pass breakups. 1989 - Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: All-state and preseason All-Ameri­can ... first-team all-CIF ... Fremont High (Calif.) MVP ... first-team all-league, all-peninsula ... first-team all- Central Coast Section and all-Bay Area ... WCAL De­fensive Back of Year twice... 147 tackles and 9 inter­ceptions as free safety... 41 receptions for 10 touch­downs as receiver. PERSONAL: Son of Henry and Wanda Swanson ... pre-communication major... born Feb. 11, 1971, CAREER STATS 1990 1991 UT 31 31 AT 18 28 TOT. TACK, 49 59 FUM CAUSED 1 0 FUM REC 1 1 INT BRUP 2 3 2 11 92 TONY TANARA Linebacker, 6'2", 205, Fr., RS, Las Vegas, Nev., Bishop Gorman TANARA FACTS: Explosive athlete ... needs to gain size and strength ... will improve with maturity and experience... leaner than last year. UTAH: 1991 - Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time Most Valuable Player at Bishop Gorman High (Nev.)... captained team 2 years ... also basketball MVP ... student-athlete award ... Who's Who in American High School Students. PERSONAL: Son of Albert and Sue Tanara... father played football at Tennessee... married (Sue Barclay) ... born June 29, 1972. 69 CECIL THOMAS Offensive Line, 6'4", 283, Jr., 1VL, I Hammond, La., ! Hammond THOMAS FACTS: Probable to start... very strong legs (squats 540 pounds)... tilled out big frame in off­season strength training. UTAH: 1991 - Second-string left tackle ... figured in Wyoming win. 1990 - Played on scout teams. 1989 - Redshirt was named Scout Team Player of Year (for defense). HIGH SCHOOL: At Hammond High (La.) was all-district both ways... all-district defensive end, defen­sive tackle and offensive tackle ... 1,000 Pound Club at Hammond ... most improved basketball player... vice president of Fellowship of Christian Athletes... lettered in football, basketball, track, baseball and soccer. PERSONAL: Son of Carter and Cecilia Thomas ... majoring in sociology ... born Jan. 15, 1970. 73 Total 62 46 2 4 14 TIM TODD Offensive Line, 6'5", 277, Jr., JC, Blythe, Calif., Pasadena CC TODD FACTS: Registered at U. winter quarter... on board for spring drills... size could factor in playing time. PRIOR TO UTAH: Honorable mention All-America junior college offensive lineman for Pasadena Com­munity College ... all-league ... led Pasadena CC to Orange County Bowl... as prep, was LA. Times all-conference selection for Palo Verde High (Calif.)... all-league... team captain. PERSONAL: Son of Larry and Paula Todd ... pre-education major... born Feb. 22,1971. 49 PITA TONGA Linebacker, 5'll'/2", 213, Sr., 3VL, Salt Lake City, Taylorsville TONGA FACTS: Retains year of eligibility after hardship season... knee surgery in off-season ... very explosive... one of premier linebackers in WAC... will start in middle ... great work ethic ... outstanding leader... very intelligent... makes checks and adjust­ments ... viewed by U. coaching staff as coach on field. UTAH: 1991 - Earned starting linebacker berth... knee injury in second game (Oregon State)... missed remainder of season ... knee surgery ... prior to sea­son- ending injury, collected 11 tackles and recovered 1 fumble. 1990 - Starting linebacker led Utes in tackles with 94 ... 6 tackles for loss (24 yards) third on team ... caused 2 fumbles and broke up 1 pass... defensive MAFU club. 1989 - 15 total tackles... 2 tackles for combined loss of 4 yards ... regular on special teams... 3 tackles on punt returns. 1988 - Recorded 24 total tackles as freshman, including 17 unassisted ... 2 tackles for loss... caused 1 hurry. HIGH SCHOOL: Taylorsville High captain... sociol­ogy major... lettered 2 years. PERSONAL: Son of Sefo and Fifita Tonga... major­ing in film studies... born June 27, 1970 in Tonga. CAREER STATS UT AT TOT T. LOSS/ TACK YARDS HURRY BRUP 1988 1989 1990 17 8 47 7 i 47 24 15 94 2-7 2-4 6-24 1 0 0 0 0 1 Total 72 61 133 10-35 85 RICK VERBALAITIS Tight End, 6'3", 253, Jr., 1VL., Phoenix, Ariz., Glendale JC VERBALAITIS FACTS: Will contain duties to tight end this fall, after splitting time between offensive 36 PLAYER PROFILES line and tight end in 1991... coaches like him at tight end in short yardage and goal line situations... play­ing status questionable following shoulder sprain in spring ball ...in spring strength tests, maxed out as strongest Ute on performance index (bench presses 405 pounds, squats 550 pounds, vertical jump of 33!^", 352-pound power clean). UTAH: 1991 - Back-up at left guard missed 5 games with neck injury ... when returned to lineup, saw time at both left guard and tight end ... played most of New Mexico game at tight end. 1990 - Redshirt... injured shoulder during two-a-days. PRIOR TO UTAH: Played tight end, tackle and guard at Glendale Junior College... team placed third in conference ... second-team all-AAA division as prep player for Shadow Mountain High (Ariz.)... sec­ond- team all-division in basketball... once shattered backboard on slam dunk ... honor roll. PERSONAL: Son of the late Victor and Mary Kay Verbalaitis... sociology major... bom June 30,1971. 89 MARK WALEJKO Defensive End, 6'5'/2", 247, Sr., 2VL, Placentia, Calif., Valencia WALEJKO FACTS: Projected to recover from knee surgery in time for fall camp... one of most explosive linemen ... might start at end position. UTAH: 1991 - Began season as back-up to all- WAC defensive end Jimmy Bellamy ... knee injury in second game of season (vs. Oregon State) ended season ... 1 unassisted tackle vs. Utah State ... 1 as­sisted tackle on special teams. 1990 - Defensive end had 8 total tackles ... also played for special teams ... lettered. 1989 - Collected 22 tackles in first year on varsity ... lettered ... 14 tackles were assisted ... 1 tackle for lost yardage ... broke up 1 pass. 1988 - Redshirt was named offensive scout team player of year ... also earned offensive scout team player of game week of New Mexico game. HIGH SCHOOL: First-team all-Orange League ... member of 2 league championship teams... helped Valencia (Calif.) to 1987 CIF Central crown ... was part of 1986 CIF Central finalist team ... led squad to 23-4-1 two-year mark. PERSONAL: Son of Barbara Walejko ... film studies major... born Feb. 28,1970. CAREER STATS UT AT TOT. TACK. T. LOSS-YARDS BRUP 1989 1990 1991 8 14 2 6 1 0 22 8 0 1-1 04) 04] 1 0 0 87 JOE WELCH Wide Receiver, 5'10", 177, Sr., 1VL, San Diego, Calif., San Diego Mesa JC WELCH FACTS: Missed spring drills due to contin­ued rehabilitation from knee surgery ... should be at full strength for fall sessions... will figure in Ute re­ceiving and return game. UTAH: 1991 - Injury redshirt... hurt right knee in first game (Utah State) and underwent subsequent season-ending surgery... 1 kickoff return for 18 yards against USU ... won job as all-WAC wide receiver Bryan Rowley's backup, before knee injury. 1990 - Versatile athlete doubled as wide receiver and return specialist... 3 receptions for 36 yards... long catch of 16 against Wyoming ... 5 kickoff returns ... return average of 19 yards... 40-yard kickoff return against San Diego State was second longest return of year for Ute. PRIOR TO UTAH: MVP of 1989 San Diego Mesa Junior College team... averaged 29 yards per kickoff return ... 95-yard return was third-longest in school history... second-team all-section... all-league in foot­ball and track at Morse High School (Calif.)... Morse won Eastern League track title... honor roll... presi­dent of Leadership Club. PERSONAL: Son of Joseph Welch and Gloria Scott ... history major... born Aug. 5, 1969. CAREER STATS REC YARDS AVG TD 1990 3 36 12.0 0 KO RETURNS YARDS AVG 1990 5 97 19.4 1991 1 18 18.0 LONG 16(WYO) LONG 40 (SDSU) 18 (USU) Total 115 19.2 22 Total 11 20 1-1 DEREK WHIDDON Tight End, 6'4", 214, Jr., 1VL, Missoula, Mont., Orange Coast College WHIDDON FACTS: Moved from receiver to tight end ... good spring at tight end ... finished spring session as No. 2 tight end ... is also starting long snapper... squats 445 pounds. UTAH: 1991 - Academic all-WAC ... starting long snapper... also in two-deep at slotback ... 2 recep­tions for 23 yards... long catch of 14 against Hawaii ... for special teams, contributed 4 unassisted and 1 assisted tackle. PRIOR TO UTAH: Played juco ball at Orange Coast College... second-team all-conference tight end ... first-team all-county ... won Mission Conference Central Division... at Big Sky High (Mont.) lettered in football, basketball and track ... first-team all-state defense... MVP of State Shrine Game... team captain ... basketball all-conference... state champion in jav­elin ... national honor society. PERSONAL: Son of Tom and Judy Whiddon ... psy­chology major... born May 11, 1968. CAREER STATS REC YARDS AVG TD LONG 1991 2 23 11.5 0 14 (HAW) 20 KEITH WILLIAMS Running Back, 5'8", 189, Jr., 1VL, San Jose, Calif., Overfelt K. WILLIAMS' FACTS: Returning starter at tailback... could figure on WAC rushing leaderboard ... all-WAC candidate is adept at breaking tackles for long gains ... nicknamed 'K-Dub' ... overall strength tests ranked second among U. running backs ... jun­ior is in second year of collegiate football competi­tion. UTAH: 1991 - Second-team all-WAC running back ... Ute Offensive Newcomer of Year... tops on team and fifth in WAC in rushing: 1,076 yards, 89.7 ypg ... 1,076 yards and 207 carries both rate third in U. single-season record books... 6 rushing touchdowns most on team ... 5 100-yard games tied for third in single-season record book and most by Ute since 1988 ... 191 yards rushing against New Mexico sixth best day ever by Ute... back-to-back 100-yard rushing games (191 vs. UNM, 142 vs. UTEP)... also caught 24 passes (third on team) for 252 yards and 1 score ... in first collegiate start at tailback, ran for 79 yards and 1 TD against Air Force... 100-yard games: 109 vs. Oregon, 107 vs. Wyoming, 115 vs. Colorado State, 191 vs. New Mexico, 142 vs. UTEP... long run of 64 yards against UTEP... 60-yard touchdown reception against Wyoming ... Ute offensive player of game against Oregon (109 yards rushing, 3 receptions for 16 yards) ... offensive MAFU club. HIGH SCHOOL: All-league and all-Central Coast as junior at Overfelt High (Calif.)... injured senior year ... league player of year as junior... in 1988, rushed for 1,350 yards and 21 touchdowns... all-state under­classman team... Overfelt's Most Inspirational Player ... also lettered in wrestling and track. PERSONAL: Son of Robert and Denise Relierford... sociology major... born Sept. 20,1971. CAREER STATS RUSH YARDS AVG TD LONG 1991 1991 207 1076 5.2 6 64 (UTEP) REC YARDS AVG TD LONG 12 252 10.5 1 60(WYO) 37 PLAYER PROFILES 3 SEAN WILLIAMS Wide Receiver, 5'9", 167, Sr., 3VL, Lakeview Terrace, Calif., San Fernando S. WILLIAMS' FACTS: Gives Utah long yardage threat at split end ... ability to explode past defend­ers ... made two-deep in spring ... fast ... will also return kickoffs and punts. UTAH: 1991 - Started 9 games at wide receiver... 27 receptions second on team... 290 reception yards and 1 TD ... 5 catches for 47 yards against Oregon State ... Ute offensive player of game against OSU ... long catch of 29 against Colorado State... doubled up as punt and kickoff returner... 2 kickoff returns for 50 yards... 25.0 yard KO return average best on team ... 3 punt returns for 7 yards... also played on special teams (2 assisted tackles). 1990 - Backup wide re­ceiver to Ute MVP Bryan Rowley ... 109 yards on 9 receptions... averaged 12.1 yards per catch... long of 21 yards against Wyoming ... offensive MAFU club. 1989 - True freshman turned double duty on re­ception and return teams... 40 yards on 4 receptions ... 6 kickoff returns for 94 yards included 22-yarder against UTEP ... second in line on U. punt return team-4 for 29 yards... long punt return of 16 versus UTEP. HIGH SCHOOL: All-time leading receiver at San Fernando High (Calif.)... all-city, all-league, all-valley ... 1988 player of year... LA Times all-star team... all-area ... captain of team was inducted into San Fernando High Hall of Fame ... Daily News all-star team ... also participated in basketball and track. PERSONAL: Son of John and Dorothy Paul... soci­ology major... born Jan. 10, 1971. CAREER STATS 1989 1990 1991 Total 1989 1991 Total 1989 1991 Total REC YARDS AVG 4 40 9 109 27 290 40 439 KORET 6 2 8 PUNT RET. 4 3 7 10.0 12.1 10.7 11.0 YARDS 94 50 144 YARDS 29 7 36 TD 0 0 1 1 AVG 15.7 50.0 18.0 AVG 7.3 2.3 5,1 LONG 11 (UTEP) 21(WYO) 29 (CSU) LONG 22 (UTEP) 19 (BYU) LONG 16 (UTEP) 4 (SDSU) Utah returns its entire kicking game from a year ago. Junior Chris Yergensen will handle the placekicking, while senior Steve Young will start at punter for his second year. 11 CHRIS YERGENSEN Placekicker, 6'1", 169, Jr., 1VL, Lancaster, Calif., Antelope Valley YERGENSEN FACTS: Will handle Held goal and point after duties... put on needed weight in off-sea­son ... very accurate ... could be one of WAC's best kickers... can kick long ball. UTAH: 1991 - Hit first 7 field goal attempts (first miss was 52-yarder)... 13-21 in field goals and 25-26 in extra points... longest made field goal of 54 yards against Colorado State... 54-yarder tied as third best ever by Ute ... booted 3 FGs of 40-plus yards in win over Oregon State (43, 40, 47 yards) ... Ute special teams player of game against OSU... 64 points scored second on team... 3 of 8 missed field goals were from 50 or more yards. 1990 - Second string placekicker. 1989 - Redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL: Top-10 all-CIF in career field goals (20)... all-Golden League as junior and senior... sec­ond- team all-CIF... all-CIF Southern Section ... honor­able mention all-state ... kicked 52-yard field goal... helped 1986 football team to league title and was on 1988 CIF Southern Section champion team ... also on two-time division soccer championship team. PERSONAL: Son of Michael Yergensen and Marylin Marshall... sociology major... helped campus police solve two theft cases... born Sept. 9, 1970. CAREER STATS TOT FG 18-29 30-39 4049 50+ LONG 1991 13-21 5-6 3-4 4-7 U 54 (CSU) 10 STEVE YOUNG Punter, 6'3'/2", 193, Sr., 1VL, Rexburg, Idaho, Ricks JC YOUNG FACTS: No. 1 punter for second year ... strongest of U. kickers. UTAH: 1991 - Co-winner of Utah's Academic Achievement Award (3.70 accumulative GPA in En­glish) ... used in every punt situation... averaged 40.4 yards per punt ... 62 punts for 2,504 yards ... long punt of 63 (vs. Oregon)... 55 yard punt against Utah State... averaged 48 ypp on 3 punts against USU and was named Ute special teams player of game... 58 and 54 yard punts against San Diego State and Ari­zona State, respectively ... also had 1 tackle on spe­cial teams. PRIOR TO UTAH: All-region, all-league punter for Ricks Junior College ... special teams' captain ... 42 yard punt average as sophomore... lettered one year in baseball at Ricks ... prepped at Madison High (Idaho)... three-sport letterman was all-state punter as junior and senior... set school record with 43.1 yard punt average... also all-state free safety as jun­ior and all-state quarterback as senior... all-league and Academic All-America basketball player... all-league pitcher ... captain in all three sports... led Madison to state title as senior... honor society. PERSONAL: Son of G. Farrell and Daratha Young... father lettered in baseball at BYU ... married to former Barbie Gray ... daughter, MiKayla, born after San Diego State game ... excellent student is English major with pre-law or MBA interests... born Nov. 14, 1967. CAREER STATS PUNTS YARDS AVG LONG 1991 62 2504 40.4 63 (ORE) Pronunciations Alba AllBuh Aoga Ay OH guh Jamal (Anderson) Juh Mall Boghossian Buh GO she inn Castaia KasTANE Castillo Kas tea oh de'Malignon Da MAL-yun DeHoog Da Hoge Deron (Claiborne) DA Ron Dolce Dole Chay Elliss L-S Fa'araoe (Toele) . Fah-Ah-moey (Too-illee) Fineanganofo Finny Anga No Fo Ma'afaia MaAhFaLa Mahe (Sione) ... .MAH Hee (See-OWrke) Manliguis (Keoni) Man-Lin-Ghis (Keyown-nee) Murry Murreee Nevas (Kani) Nev Iss (Konnie) Nua (Houdini)... .New Uh (Who Deeney) Ragin RAYGhin Rowley ROElee Sharrieff (Shah) ShuhREEF Verbalaitis Ver Bull i tus Walejko Wall AY ko 38 FALL NEWCOMERS BRIAN ALBA Wide Receiver/Kicker, 5'10", 155, Fr. 80 Salt Lake City, Skyline (Roger Dupaix, coach) All-state as senior for Skyline High (Utah)... Skyline won 1991 Utah state championship ... also played soccer ... 3-year all-state soccer player ... son of Samuel and Nancy Alba ... born Aug. 7, 1973. JAMAL ANDERSON Fullback, 6'3", 235, Jr. 32 Woodland Hills, Calif., Moorpark CC (Jim Bittner, coach) 1991 honorable mention All-American ... first-team all-state... first-team all-Western State Conference ... co-MVP of Moorpark Community College... team cap­tain ... first-team all-conference and all-state ... 1,163 yards rushing in 1991 ... 7.1 yards per carry ... 13 rushing TDs, 2 touchdown receptions ... also re­cruited by California, Arizona, Hawaii and Arizona State ... at El Camino Real High (Calif.) was 1989 league MVP ... all-league, all-region, honorable men­tion all-state... El Camino Real MVP and team captain ... 1989 LA Times and Daily News all-valley selection ... son of James and Zenobia Anderson ... born Mar. 6,1972. ERNEST BOYD Defensive Back, 6'1", 185, Jr. 43 Forestville, Md., Mesa CC (Jim Ewan, coach) First-team all-conference as freshman and sopho­more at Mesa Community College ... honorable men­tion All-American ... at Forestville High (Maryland), was first-team all-league, all-county, all-Metro ... also recruited by Arizona, Temple and Arizona State ... honor roll... son of Ernest Boyd and Bernice Green... born June 13,1971. MICHAEL BURKE Defensive Back, 6'2", 187, Jr. 35 Miami, Fla., Mt. San Jacinto JC (Bob Stangle, coach) At Mt. San Jacinto JC had 113 tackles in 1991, despite missing three games with injury ... second-team all-league ... team captain ... former Florida state high school long jump champion (24*2")... runs 220-yard dash in 21.2 seconds... honorable mention football All-American for Ely Pompano Beach High ... second-team all-state ... first-team all-city ... captained foot­ball and track teams... also lettered in basketball... son of Tommie and Junita Burke ... born July 10, 1971. ADOLPH COUNTY Defensive Back, 6'0", 180, Jr. 8 New Orleans, La., Mesa CC (Jim Ewan, coach) All-conference cornerback for Mesa Community Col­lege ... all-star team ... led 1991 Mesa team in inter­ceptions (5)... former all-state free safety for Warren Easton High (La.) ... team captain as senior ... all-district ... 1988 Times-Picayune all-district punter... recruited by San Diego State, Arizona State and Temple ... son of John Gordon and Juliet County ... married (Jacinta Sanders)... born Nov. 4,1971. NATE KIA Defensive End, 6'3", 225, Fr. 59 Honolulu, Hawaii, Punahou (Doug Bennet, coach) 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 ... first-team all-league ... led state in sacks (18) as senior... team captain... 1991 Punahou Most Inspirational Player... also lettered in basket­ball and track ... on state championship basketball team ... son of Landy and Wendy Kia ... born May 3, 1974. DAVID KOZLOWSKI Wide Receiver, 6'1", 185, Fr. 25D Carlsbad, Calif., Carlsbad (Dave Brown, coach) Offensive player of year at Carlsbad High (Calif.)... all-league... all-county... captain... San Diego all-star team ... Carlsbad MVP ... senior year caught 52 passes for 800 yards and 12 TDs... school and county record 14 receptions in 1 game ... also lettered in basketball ... all-league defense in basketball ... team's hoop co-MVP and defensive player of year... son of Michael and Marylyn Kozlowski... born Mar. 23, 1974. KAREEM LEARY Defensive Back, 6 T , 175, Jr. 40 Sacramento, Calif., Sacramento City College All-conference defensive back for Sacramento City College... led league with 7 interceptions... top tack­ier in secondary (80)... team captain both years of juco ball... Sacramento was Nor Cal champ ... at San Juan High (Calif.) was all-league both ways... all-city ... San Juan MVP ... also all-league in baseball ... played basketball and wrestled in high school... son of William and Shelley Leary ... born Feb. 26, 1973, HAROLD LUSK Quarterback, 6 T , 200, Fr. 8D Seaside, Calif., Monterey Monterey Bay Most Valuable Player in 1990 and '91... first-team all-Monterey Bay 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 served as Monterey High's (Calif.) field goal kicker... averaged 13.0 ppg for bas­ketball team ... brother Henry is sophomore on Ute team ... brother Herb played in NFL ... recruited by Wyoming, California, Colorado, Colorado State, Or­egon State, Arizona State and San Jose State... son of Rev. Herbert Lusk and Dr. Bettye Jones-Lusk... born Dec. 29,1973. CURTIS MARSH Wide Receiver, 6'1", 190, Jr. 21 Simi Valley, Calif., Moorpark CC Co-MVP at Moorpark Community College ... honor­able mention All-American... first-team all-conference ... second-team all-state... first 1,000-yard receiver in Moorpark history ... most receiving yards in game (251) ... once had 4 TD catches in first half... 21.5 yard-per-catch average ... competed on two Western State Bowl winners... 4.4 speed in 40... son of Curtis and the late Leslie Marsh ... born Nov. 24,1970. RYAN MURRY Defensive End, 6'4", 210, Fr. 81 Salt Lake City, Brighton (Lynn Freestone, coach) First-team all-state (Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News)... all-region ... USA Today honorable mention All-American... helped Brighton High to semi-finals of Utah state playoffs... also lettered 3 years in basket­ball ... son of Mike and Marge Murry... brother Scott is senior tight end at Utah ... born Nov. 13,1973. HAROLD RAGIN Defensive Back, 6'1", 180, Jr. 7 Miami Beach, Fla., Navarro JC (Bob McElroy, coach) Started at corner as freshman for Navarro Junior College ... on Dixie Bowl championship team ... in­jured as sophomore ... former 5A all-state selection for Miami Beach High (Fla.)... named to Florida's All- Decade team... Street & Smith Blue Chip All-American ... recruited by Louisiana State and Florida ... son of George Wilson ... born Jan. 14,1971. MIKE WILSON Offensive/Defensive Line, 6'4", 285, Fr. 68 Honolulu, Hawaii, McKinley (Tim Seaman, coach) All-state defensive tackle for McKinley High (Hawaii) ... first-team OIA East ... played in all-star football game... McKinley grid captain... recruited by Hawaii and Washington State ... son of Vicki Simkin ... born Aug. 7,1974. MARCUS WOODS Defensive Back, 6 T \ 210, Jr. 25 Newnan, Ga., Mississippi Delta CC All-league, all-state for Mississippi Delta Community College ... Mississippi Junior College Ail-Star game ... at Newnan High (Ga.), was all-state and all-city in football... ESPN second-team all-American... Georgia all-star... track team's MVP ... son of Leon and Alma Woods... born Sept. 7,1971. 39