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ASU #26

Josh Jackson



Running Back - RB
Height: 5-10 Weight: 205
Senior
Previous Affiliations
Forestview
Previous Experience
Gastonia, N.C.

Made the most of the opportunities presented by the rash of injuries that ASU sustained at the running back position last fall ... does not have the blazing speed that is usually prevelant in spread offenses but runs low to the ground with power ... has gained the trust of the coaching staff to receive the ball in tough situations.

2008: Turned in what was easily his most productive season to date as a junior ... rushed for 317 yards and four touchdowns on 65 carries, more than doubling his previous career totals in all three categories ... was looked to by the ASU staff to carry the load in two critical situations during the course of the season ... the first was at Georgia Southern when Jackson was ASU’s last remaining healthy back and he responded by coming off the bench to pick up 34 critical yards on just six carries (5.7 ypr) ... following the emotional 37-36 win, head coach Jerry Moore presented Jackson the game ball in an emotional locker room ceremony ... when faced with a similar situation heading into the first round of the NCAA Division I Football Championship, ASU’s coaches gave Jackson the starting nod and he rewarded their faith with 58 yards on 11 carries (5.3 ypr) in the 37-21 Mountaineer win ... prior to the crucial postseason situation, he made his first career start in a 49-7 win at Chattanooga, but carried only once for two yards ... in additon to the 317 yards on the ground, he added 28 yards on four receptions over the course of the season.

2007: Saw action in 14-of-15 games, mainly in a special-teams role ... finished with 12 tackles in kickoff and punt coverage ... rushed 23 times for 131 yards and a touchdown in a reserve role ... carried once for five yards in home opener versus Lenoir-Rhyne ... carried a season-high 11 times for 24 yards in win over Gardner-Webb ... turned in best performance of his young career in blowout win over archrival Western Carolina, running for 78 yards on just seven carries, including a season-long 42-yard scamper and a one-yard dive for his first-career touchdown ... capped season with four rushes for 24 yards in national championship triumph over Delaware.

2006: Appeared in just one game, rushing once for 10 yards in 41-0 win over Mars Hill.

2005: Redshirted.

High School: Three-year letterwinner at Gastonia Forestview H.S. ... two-time all-conference and all-county honoree ... rushed for 1,600-plus yards over final two prep seasons, including over 900 yards en route to team’s Offensive Player of the Year accolades ... recognized as region’s Player of the Week numerous times ... coached by Scott Lee ... also lettered in track and field four years.

UMass # 26 - Cedric Gonnet

Class: RS Freshman
Hometown: Passaic, N.J.
High School: Eastern H.S.

Height / Weight: 5-10 / 190
Position: TB

On Gonnet: Showed flashes of brilliance in spring football ... Will work as a primary back-up to Tony Nelson in his second season of college ball ... Will be a factor and contribute after his spring performance ... Good speed.

As a freshman in 2008: Redshirt season ... Impressed on scout team.

Before UMass: Running back at Eastern High School in Voorhees, N.J., for coach Dan Spittal ... Gained over 1,000 rushing yards and scored 20 touchdowns as a senior ... Also blazed on the track, earning two letters ... Won the state title in the 100-meters with a time of 10.4 ... Also a conference champion and All-South Jersey selection in track ... Also wrestled for the Vikings ... Honor Roll student.

Personal: Cedric Saboli Gonnet ... Born June 7, 1989 in Philadelphia, Pa. ... Son of Felicite and William Gonnet ... Only child ... Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.

NAU - Not Assigned

MSU #26



Arnold Briggs
Junior from San Diego, CA
Position: CB
Height: 5-10 Weight: 187

Montana State -- (2008) Enters the fall second at right corner. (2007) Played in 10 of MSU’s 11 games… registered 14 tackles, one for a loss, and broke up two passes as a reserve cornerback… missed the NAU game with an injury. High School -- Earned All-CIF and Eastern League honors as a receiver… excelled as a return specialist, as well… caught 40 passes for 634 yards and five TDs… his team was 8-4 and advanced to CIF quarterfinals… voted his team’s top offensive player… had four TD returns… lettered in basketball, as well. Academics -- A sociology major. Personal -- Born Arnold Mamadee Briggs on March 29, 1987 in San Francisco… one of four children of Ranza Dunn… a brother, Jamah Briggs, ran track at Cal State LA.

'08 Stats:

11 games
35 tackles
19 assists
1 tackle for loss
2 Int's.
5 pass break ups

Montana #26:




Russell Schey - K
Sophomore
6'2", 185 lbs.
Billings, MT
Billings West HS


'08 Stats:

1/3 FGs (0-1 40+; 0/0 50+)
1 FG Blocked
7/8 XPs
10 Total Pts.

29 Kickoffs, 58.4 ypk
1 Out-of-Bounds

1 Tackle

#26 - Tyrone (DC) Wilson
Position: RB
Year: Sr.
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
High School: Fork Union Military Academy
College: Coffeyville
Height: 5-5
Weight: 195


2008: Played in 10 of the team's 11 games, starting in seven... Missed the season finale at Portland State due to an injury... Was second on the team with 375 yards of rushing and had the second-longest rush of the year with a 75 yarder in the win over Idaho State for a touchdown... Notched a career-best 125 yards in that game over Idaho State... Also caught four passes for eight yards on the season.

2007: Played in 10 of the team's 12 games, starting in the win over Montana State... Finished second on the team with 302 rushing yards on 97 carries... Also had four receptions for 24 yards... Had a career-best 32 rushes for 67 yards against the Bobcats and had 15 receiving yards, including a long of 10 at Eastern Washington.



2006 (Coffeyville): Named honorable mention all-conference selection... Played in nine games, rushing for 600 yards... Was the second leading rusher on the team and scored six touchdowns.

2005 (Coffeyville): Redshirted.

High School: A three-year starter at Fork Union Military Academy... Led team to VISFA State Championship appearances in 2002 & 04, winning the state championship in 2002... Earned Division 1 All-State & Prep League honors three consecutive years, while being cited as top 50 prospect in the state of Virginia by Virgina Preps in 2003... Finished career with 3,626 yards and 43 TDs... Also a 2-time VISFA Indoor Track 60 meter dash champion and outdoor 100 meter champion... Is Fork Union's second all-time leading rusher and was a three-time First-Team All-State selection.

Personal: Majoring in sociology with an emphasis in social issues.

TXST

# 26

Not even a pic on Google -

Phillip Benning
Class: Freshman
Hometown: The Colony, Texas
High School: The Colony
Height / Weight:
6-0 / 170
Position: Cornerback/Kick Returner
Birthdate: 01/01/1991
Experience: HS

High School:
An All-District 5-4A First-Team selection as a defensive back for coach Rudy Rangel...named the District Special Teams MVP in 2008 after helping lead The Colony to a 7-3 record ... member of the schools track team ... competed in the 100 meters, 4x100 and 4x200-meter relays ... named Academic All-District selection ... listed on the school's A-B Honor Roll and on the President's List.

Personal: Born Jan. 1, 1991 ... son of Kenneth and Rene Benning ... hobbies include playing video games and other sports ... also recruited by Kansas, Houston, Tulsa, Stephen F. Austin and Abilene Christian.