08 Countdown the 40's

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ASU #49

Terrence McLean

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Class: Fr.
Hometown: Laurinburg, N.C.
High School: Scotland County
Height: 6-0
Weight: 215
Position: LB



High School: Amassed 114 tackles, two sacks and two forced fumbles as a senior at Scotland County H.S. ... attended same high school as current ASU teammates Tony Robertson and Tavaris Washington ... coached by Mark Barnes.

Personal: Full name is Terrence Devaughn McLean ... majoring in business education.

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Montana #49:




Kevin Klaboe - H-Back
Junior (RS)
6'2", 220 lbs.
Billings, MT
Billings West HS


'07 Stats:

5 Catches, 45 yds.

2 Tackles

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ASU #48

Brad Hardee



Class: So.
Hometown: Hudson, N.C.
High School: South Caldwell
Height: 6-0
Weight: 235
Position: LB

Local product will provide depth to ASU’s extremely talented linebacking corps ... will likely be a major contributor on special teams ... is one of ASU’s top performers in the classroom as an academic all-conference honoree.

2007: Appeared in 12 games, mainly in a special teams role ... registered five tackles on the season, including two apiece versus Western Carolina and in the national championship game versus Delaware ... earned academic all-Southern Conference recognition.

2006: Redshirted ... excelled in the classroom as a member of ASU athletics academic honor roll.

High School: A North Carolina East/West All-Star Game participant … 2005 Northwestern 4A Defensive Player of the Year and Caldwell County Player of the Year … garnered 4-A all-state accolades from NCPreps.com … a three-time all-conference, all-county and team MVP honoree … racked up a school-record 610 tackles as a four-year letterwinner at South Caldwell … led Spartans to an 11-3 record as a senior with 187 tackles, 30 TFL and seven sacks at linebacker and 670 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns as a fullback … named all-Piedmont by the Charlotte Observer and all-Unifour by the Hickory Daily Record following senior campaign … coached by Butch Carter … terrific all-around athlete earned 10 varsity letters as a prep … four-year baseball letterwinner captained SCHS to state championship in 2006 … a three-time all-conference and all-county honoree on the diamond … also earned all-Piedmont accolades from the Observer in baseball following ’06 season … a Wendy’s High School Heisman state finalist … won 2005-06 NCHSAA Clary Medal, honoring the state’s top male student-athlete … was South Caldwell’s student body president.

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Montana #48:




Noah McWilliams - FB
Freshman
6'1", 238 lbs.
Homer, AK
Homer HS


Ratings:

NR (walk-on)

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SIU

40 Lucien Walker RB 5-10 205 So.
41 Joe Okon LB 6-3 215 Fr
42 Scott Cole DB 6-1 195 Fr
43 Ryan Patton LB 6-0 215 Jr.
44 Jon Habbe FB 6-0 225 Sr.
45 Jayson DiManche LB 6-2 215 Fr.
46 James McFadden DB 5-10 170 Fr.
47 Stephen Franklin LB 6-1 220 So.
48 Beau Hoffman WR 6-0 195 Jr.
49 Todd Tinsley WR 5-9 195 Jr.

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ASU #47

Ingram Bell

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Class: Fr.
Hometown: Murrell's Inlet, S.C.
High School: St. James
Height: 6-0
Weight: 190
Position: DB



High School: Excellent student with blazing speed ... rated a three-star prospect by Rivals.com ... was injured for much of his senior season, totaling just 255 yards of offense ... was a standout on both offense and defense as a junior, including multiple 100-yard rushing games, in leading St. James to the state playoffs in only its third season at the varsity level ... was also St. James’ leading receiver as a junior ... was a member of St. James’ state championship 4x400 relay team in 2007 ... coached by Billy Hurston ... graduated in top 10 percent of class ... was a member of Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Boys State Junior Counsel.

Personal: Full name is Ingram Lamar Bell ... born March 26, 1989 (19 years old) ... son of Vivian Scott ... is one of six children in his family ... plans on majoring in engineering with a business minor ... aspires to be an electrical engineer.

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Montana #47:




Severin Campbell - LB
Sophomore (RS)
6'4", 210 lbs.
Golden, CO
Golden HS


'07 Stats:

25 Tackles (2 TFL)
0.5 Sacks

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ASU #46

Tony Robertson



Class: Jr.
Hometown: Laurinburg, N.C.
High School: Scotland County
Height: 6-2
Weight: 250
Position: DL
Birthdate: Dec. 22, 1987

Looks to build on an impressive campaign in 2007 that landed him honorable-mention all-America plaudits ... draws favorable comparisons to former ASU all-American and current New York Jet Marques Murrell due to strong athletic frame and ability to get to the quarterback with an explosive first step as well as defend against the run ... added 10 pounds to 6-2 frame during the offseason ... is expected to hold down the starting position at left end again in ‘08.

2007: Collected honorable-mention all-American recognition from The Sports Network and second-team all-SoCon honors from the league’s coaches ... tied for team lead and second in the SoCon with 5.5 sacks on the season ... 15.5 tackles for loss were good for second on squad and third in conference ... notched at least one TFL in 13-of-15 games ... ranked ninth on team with 62 total tackles (30 solo) ... opened season with five stops in triumph at Michigan ... first sack of the season came among three tackles in win over Northern Arizona ... notched multiple stops behind the line of scrimmage in four of the next six games, highlighting the impressive stretch with a game-high 12 tackles, including two for loss, and a quarterback hurry versus Georgia Southern ... capped the six-game outburst with six stops, including two for loss and a sack-and-a-half, in win at The Citadel ... notched six tackles, with one-and-a-half coming behind the line of scrimmage, in regular-season finale versus Chattanooga ... made a key interception that set up a second-quarter touchdown in 28-27 victory over James Madison in the first round of the NCAA Division I playoffs ... kept Eastern Washington’s high-powered passing attack off-balance with two sacks and a quarterback hurry in national-quarterfinal win ... broke up a pass to go along with three tackles versus Delaware in national championship game.

2006: Was impressive in limited playing time as a true freshman ... racked up 14 tackles, including 3.5 for loss and 2.5 sacks, and forced a fumble in 13 appearances ... turned in perhaps the finest performance of the year with a season-high three tackles, including one for loss and a half-sack, in 56-21 rout at Chattanooga ... forced a fumble in romp over Furman.

High School: Amassed over 100 tackles as a senior ... a 2005 first-team all-Mid Southeastern Conference selection at linebacker ... helped lead Scotland County to 9-4 record in ‘05 ... played as a prep with current ASU teammate Tavaris Washington.

Personal: Full name is Tony Darnell Robertson, Jr. ... born Dec. 22, 1987 (20 years old) ... son of Angela Robertson ... is part of a strong gridiron pedigree ... older brother, Adrian, played at Wingate University and now plays semi-professionally for the Scotland Saber Kats of the Souteastern American Football League ... younger brother, Travian, is a sophomore defensive end at South Carolina ... Tony is majoring in graphic arts and imaging technology.

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Montana #46:




Brooks Rabold - LB
Freshman
6'2", 205 lbs.
Billings, MT
Billings Central Catholic HS


Ratings:

NR

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ASU #45

Coad Westra



Class: So.
Hometown: State Road, N.C.
High School: Elkin
Height: 5-11
Weight: 200
Position: LB

Will make a push for playing time on special teams ... adds quality depth to ASU’s veteran linebacking corps.

2007: Did not see game action.

2006: Redshirted.


High School: Helped lead Elkin to a pair of state championships. … named MVP of the 2005 state championship game … collected all-conference plaudits as a junior and a senior … coached by Richard Grissom.

Personal: Full name is John Coad Westra … born March 13, 1987 (21 years old) … son of John and Kim Westra … majoring in criminal justice.

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Montana #45:




Andy Gonzales - LB
Sophomore (RS)
6'0", 225 lbs.
Portland, OR
Central Catholic HS


'07 Stats:

(none)

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ASU #44

Quavian Lewis



Class: Jr.
Hometown: Troy, Ala.
High School: Henderson
Last College: Vanderbilt
Height: 6-4
Weight: 220
Position: DL

Defensive end makes his much-anticipated debut this season after sitting out the 2007 campaign due to NCAA transfer regulations ... is penciled in as the starter at right end heading into fall camp ... draws favorable comparisons to former ASU all-America end and current Green Bay Packer Jason Hunter due to tall, lanky frame and top-notch athleticism.

2007: Sat out due to NCAA regulations after transferring from Vanderbilt during the summer ... participated in spring drills in ‘08.

Previous School: Was a linebacker at Vanderbilt for two seasons ... redshirted as a true freshman in 2005 ... appeared in eight of VU’s final nine games of the season as a redshirt frosh in ‘06, primarily on special teams ... named team’s specialist of the week after notching a pair of tackles versus South Carolina.

High School: A two-year starter as a wide receiver and defensive end/linebacker ... recorded 63 tackle and eight sacks, as well as 31 receptions for 282 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior ... scored four defensive touchdowns over his final two prep seasons ... led squad to second round of 2004 Alabama 5A playoffs ... in first-round win, notched three sacks, five tackles for loss and returned a fumble for a touchdown ... was also a three-year starter in basketball, averaging 14 points per game as a senior ... a member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Full name is Quavian Deboris Lewis ... son of Ruby Elder and Jimmy Lewis ... born Oct. 19, 1986 (turns 22 during season) ... majoring in sociology.

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Montana #44:




Caleb McSurdy - LB
Freshman
6'2", 240 lbs.
Boise, ID
Borah HS


Ratings:

Scout - ★★

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ASU #43

Brandon Thompson



Class: Fr.
Hometown: Kingsport, Tenn.
High School: Dobyns-Bennett
Height: 6-1
Weight: 220
Position: LB

Talented youngster will add depth to ASU’s very talented linebacking corps ... has a large athletic frame and ability to defend against the pass and run ... could see time on special teams while serving in a reserve role at linebacker.

2007: Redshirted.

High School: Tallied 85 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, four sacks, three quarterback hurries, two pass break-ups and a fumble recovery in just nine games as a senior ... totaled 201 tackles, 13 TFL, six sacks, seven hurries, four fumble recoveries, two INTs and one defensive score during his three-year varsity career ... helped lead Dobyns-Bennett to three-straight postseason appearances ... plays with fellow Dobyns-Bennett alum Daniel Kilgore at ASU ... coached by Graham Clark, who was an assistant under legendary coach Jim Brakefield at ASU in 1979.

Personal: Full name is Brandon Tyler Thompson... born Jan. 25, 1989 (19 years old)... son of Gerald and Tammy Thompson ... majoring in building sciences.

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Montana #43:




Thomas Bauer - LB
Junior
6'2", 237 lbs.
JuCo Transfer ('08) - Saddleback JC
**Played at Northern Colorado in '06**
Longmont, CO
Niwot HS


Ratings:

Scout - ★★★

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ASU #42



Travis Dowda


Class: Jr.
Hometown: Julian, N.C.
High School: Southeast Guilford
Height: 5-11
Weight: 195
Position: DB

Athletic defensive back will compete for playing time at safety … comes into fall camp listed as the backup at safety … no matter what his role in the defensive backfield, will be counted on as a primary contributor on special teams.

2007: Saw action in 13 games as one of ASU’s top performers on special teams … was in on 16 tackles (11 solo) … recorded first-career stop in season-opener at Michigan … had two tackles apiece in regular-season wins over Lenoir-Rhyne, Furman and Chattanooga … tallied a season-best four stops against Richmond in national semifinals and added two more versus Delaware in national championship game.

2006: Made collegiate debut versus Mars Hill ... did not record any statistics in one game.

2005: Redshirted.

High School: An all-conference performer in three sports at Greensboro’s Southeast Guilford H.S. ... was a two-time all-conference selection on the gridiron ... gained over 2,500 all-purpsose yards (1,400+ rushing, 600+ receiving and 550+ return), intercepted five passes and recovered six onside kicks en route to Guilford County Player of the Year recognition as a senior ... coached by Fritz Hessenthaler ... also received all-conference accolades in baseball and track ... earned 10 varsity letters (four in football, three in baseball, one in track) ... finished seventh in the state as a senior in the 200-meter dash.

Personal: Full name is Travis William Dowda, Jr. ... born Jan. 16, 1987 (21 years old) ... son of Dawn and Travis Dowda ... majoring in criminal justice.

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Montana #42:




Jace Palmer - DE
Junior (RS)
6'3", 235 lbs.
Missoula, MT
Big Sky HS


'07 Stats:

23 Tackles (3.5 TFL)
3 Sacks
1 Fumble Rec.

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ASU #41

Brandon Simpkins



Class: Sr.
Hometown: Danville, Va.
High School: Tunstall
Last College: Hargrave Military
Height: 6-0
Weight: 225
Position: TE
Birthdate: Nov. 5, 1984

One of two returnees at the tight end position — the only one who played the entire season in ‘07 ... is a terrific blocker who will have the opportunity to showcase his pass-catching skills with the graduation of current ASU tight ends coach Nic Cardwell ... is also a key member of ASU’s special teams.

2007: Appeared in 14 games, making two starts in two tight-end sets ... caught one pass for 11 yards and made six tackles on the season ... saw significant time as a blocker in two tight-end sets ... made only catch of the season in win at Elon ... also had two tackles versus the Phoenix.

2006: Played in three games and made one tackle versus Mars Hill.

2005: Appeared in four games as a redshirt freshman, including playoff contests against Lafayette and Southern Illinois ... assisted on a tackle versus SIU ... made collegiate debut at Wofford.

2004: Redshirted.

Prep School: Played one season at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Va. ... coached by Robert Prunty.

High School: A four-year letterwinner at Tunstall High School ... racked up 108 tackles on defense and 10 yards per carry at running back as a senior ... named Tunstall’s most improved player in 2002 ... coached by Buddy Brown ... earned a pair of letters in both baseball and track and field ... was an all-state track performer in ‘03.

Personal: Full name is Robert Brandon Simpkins ... born Nov. 5, 1984 (turns 23 during season) ... son of Angela and Thor Simpkins ... majoring in industrial technology and design.

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ASU #40

Jacque Roman



Class: Jr.
Hometown: Kingland, Ga.
High School: Camden County
Height: 6-1
Weight: 240
Position: LB

Honorable-mention all-American anchors ASU’s veteran linebacking corps and the defense as a whole from his middle linebacker position ... is bigger than the prototypical ASU ‘backer but has the athleticism to play as well against the pass as against the run ... has started 19 of ASU’s last 20 games at middle linebacker and is expected to man the position again in ‘08.

2007: Earned honorable-mention all-America recognition from The Sports Network after leading the team and tying for second in the SoCon with 127 total tackles (49 solo) ... tied for third in the conference with two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries ... the two forced fumbles ranked among ASU’s biggest plays of the season — the first quelled a Michigan drive in ASU’s 34-32 win in the season opener and the second, which came at the ASU nine yard line with less than a minute remaining, prevented James Madison from attempting a chip-shot game-winning field goal in ASU’s 28-27 win in the first round of the NCAA Division I playoffs ... had five tackles (four solo) to go along with forced fumble in the opener at Michigan ... had back-to-back double-digit tackle games versus Northern Arizona (14) and Wofford (13) ... notched third double-digit tackle performance of the season with 11, including one-and-a-half for loss, against Georgia Southern ... matched the season-high one-and-a-half TFL and recovered a fumble the following week at Furman ... in addition to the decisive forced fumble in the opening-round playoff win versus JMU, added 20 tackles (the second-most in ASU postseason history) and a 77-yard fumble return that set up an ASU touchdown in the one-point win ... racked up 39 tackles in four postseason games ... finished season with four double-digit tackle efforts ... four quarterback hurries were good for fourth on the squad ... 5.5 tackles for loss tied for seventh on the team ... started every game at middle linebacker but the regular-season finale, in which senior Cam Speer started in Roman’s place.

2006: Had 44 tackles in 14 games, including 2.5 for loss and a sack ... also hurried the passer once and broke up four passes ... had a career day in first-career start, tallying nine tackles and a sack at Gardner-Webb ... had six stops at Chattanooga and at home against The Citadel ... broke up a pair of passes in regular-season finale at Western Carolina ... made five tackles in postseason debut versus Coastal Carolina.

2005: Redshirted.

High School: Two-year starter earned all-state recognition as a senior in 2003 ... helped lead Camden County to Georgia 5A state championship with a perfect 15-0 record during senior campaign ... part of a CCHS defense that recorded nine shutouts in ‘03 ... selected to play in 2003 Georgia North-South all-star game ... did not play football in 2004 ... coached by Jeff Herron.

Personal: Full name is Jacque Jacoby Roman ... majoring in communication - organizational/public.

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Montana #40:




Beau Donaldson - RB
Freshman
6'1", 223 lbs.
Missoula, MT
Big Sky HS


Ratings:

NR