08 Countdown, the 80's

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ASU #88 Not Assigned

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#88 doesn't have a rich history at Appalachian. Jermaine Little wore it one season, IIRC his freshman year. other than that.....

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Montana #88:




Steve Pfahler - TE
Junior
6'5", 248 lbs.
Frenchtown, MT
Frenchtown HS


'07 Stats:

8 Catches, 77 yds.

3 Tackles

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Portland State Vikings

# 88 - Marcus Brigham



Wide Receiver - WR
Height: 5-11 Weight: 195
Junior

Experience: Redshirt

Previous Affiliations
Southwest
Blinn JC
Ft. Worth, TX

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ASU #87

Brandon Knox



Class: Jr.
Hometown: Randleman, N.C.
High School: Randleman
Height: 6-0
Weight: 195
Position: WR
Birthdate: Nov. 21, 1986

Tough-nosed wide receiver became a key component of ASU’s special-teams units a season ago ... looks to still be a main cog on special teams while adding depth to the Mountaineers’ strong receiving corps.

2006: Appeared in 13 games, primarily on special teams ... recorded five tackles on the season.

2005: Redshirted ... excelled in the classroom as a member of ASU’s academic honor roll.

High School: Totaled nearly 1,000 yards (600-plus receiving and 300-plus rushing) and four touchdowns as a senior ... also intercepted five passes on defense ... coached by Eddie Williamson.

Personal: Full name is Brandon Dennis Myers Knox ... born Nov. 21, 1986 (turns 21 during season) ... son of Howard Knox ... majoring in physical education ... aspires to be a coach ... enjoys snowboarding, surfing and hiking ... is active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

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Montana #87:




Dan Beaudin - TE
Junior (RS)
6'5", 239 lbs.
Trout Creek, MT
Noxon HS


'07 Stats:

6 Catches, 55 yds.
1 Rec. TD

5 Tackles

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ASU #86 Not Assigned

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Montana #86:




Nick Haynes - DB
Freshman (RS)
5'10", 170 lbs.
Butte, MT
Butte HS


'07 Stats:

(Redshirted)

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ASU #85

B.J. Frazier



Class: So.
Hometown: Beaufort, N.C.
High School: East Carteret
Height: 5-10
Weight: 175
Position: WR

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Montana #85




Bryan Riggs - WR
Junior (RS)
6'1", 196 lbs.
Spokane, WA
Freeman HS


'07 Stats

(none)

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ASU #84

Ben Jorden




Class: Fr.
Hometown: Weddington, N.C.
High School: Charlotte Latin
Height: 6-2
Weight: 240
Position: TE



High School: Led Charlotte Latin to NCISAA state championship as a senior ... caught 46 passes for 760 yards and 12 touchdowns during run to 2006 state title ... didn’t play football until sophomore year and missed entire junior season due to injury ... coached by Larry McNulty.

Personal: Full name is Benjamin James Jorden... born March 15, 1988 (19 years old)... son of Jim and Kim Jorden... father was a three time All-America wide receiver for Wheaton College, 1982-85.... grandfather played professional baseball 1959-1974, for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, and was on the 1969 NY Mets World Champion team.

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Montana #84:




Tony Kazmierczak - WR
Sophomore (RS)
6'2", 191 lbs.
Thompson Falls, MT
Thompson Falls HS


'07 Stats:

No Receiving Stats

7 Tackles

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ASU #83

Josh Smith



Class: So.
Hometown: Durham, N.C.
High School: Orange
Height: 5-11
Weight: 180
Position: RB

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Montana #83:




Lyle Brown - CB
Freshman (RS)
5'9", 164 lbs.
Castle Rock, CO
Douglas County HS


'07 Stats:

(Redshirted)

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ASU #82

Josh Johnson



Class: Jr.
Hometown: Newland, N.C.
High School: Avery County
Height: 6-3
Weight: 190
Position: WR

Looks to build on an impressive true freshman campaign ... will likely need to pick up some of the slack left by the graduation of ASU’s other big receiver from a season ago, William Mayfield ... is a true possession receiver with size and terrific route-running and catching ability.

2006: Broke into ASU’s receiver rotation as a true freshman, playing in all 15 games and starting four of the final five games of the season ... ranked fifth on the team in receptions (17) and receiving yards (135) ... caught at least one pass in 9-of-15 games ... had a breakout performance at Gardner-Webb, catching three balls for a season-best 35 yards and his first-career touchdown (10 yds. from Armanti Edwards) ... reeled in a season-high four receptions in a driving rainstorm at Western Carolina ... was shutout in the national quarterfinal and semifinal victories and appeared to be en route to the same fate in the national championship game following a couple critical drops in the first quarter ... however, Johnson pulled down an Edwards pass in traffic for 15 yards on third-and-10, giving the Apps a critical first down in the waning minutes of the title contest versus UMass ... four plays later, ASU sealed its second-straight national championship with a touchdown that closed out the scoring at 28-17.


High School: Two-time all-state honoree at nearby Avery County High School … ranks second in North Carolina high school history with 210 career receptions … set Western North Carolina records for receptions and 3,185 receiving yards … hauled in 36 touchdown receptions as a prep … led Avery County to third round of state playoffs with 101 catches for 1,408 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior … 2005 Shrine Bowl participant … coached by Darrell Brewer … also a standout on the basketball court, leading Avery County to a conference title and earning all-Western N.C. honors and a McDonald’s All-America nomination as a senior … named the 2005-06 Western North Carolina Male Athlete of the Year by the Asheville Athletic Club.

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Montana #82:




Mike Ferriter - WR
Senior (RS)
6'1", 210 lbs.
Helena, MT
Helena HS


'07 Stats:

49 Catches, 733 yds.
4 Rec. TDs
1 Carry, 6 yds.

1 Tackle

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SIU

#89 Justin Smith WR 5-11 171 Soph
#88 David Lewis WR 6-4 195 Fr.
#87 Jabril Lewis TE 6-3 215 Sr. 11 catches and a TD last year
#86-Ryan Kernes TE 6-3 235 Jr. Returning Honorable Mention All-Gateway 24 catches and 5 TDs last year
#85 B.J. Thompson WR 6-1 195 Soph
#84 Luke Standiford WR 6-4 195 Fr.
#83 Christian Hanna TE 6-4 240 Fr.
#82 C.J. Roberson TE 6-1 230 FR.
#81 Matthew Guinn WR 5-10 175 Soph
#80 Jeff Evans 6-0 200 Soph Averaged over 12 yds/catch last year

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ASU #81

Clay McKnight



Class: Sr.
Hometown: High Point, N.C.
High School: Andrews
Height: 5-10
Weight: 175
Position: WR
Birthdate: May 29, 1986

Sure-handed receiver had a soild spring and looks to break into the regular rotation at wide receiver this fall ... is penciled in as the top backup at the ‘Y’ receiver position coming out of spring practice ... also broke through as a solid contributor on special teams last season.

2006: Appeared in five games, but did not compile any statistics.

2005: Appeared in six games ... made one catch, a 55-yarder in the waning moments of 49-17 win at Wofford.

2004: Redshirted ... excelled in the classroom as a member of ASU’s academic honor roll.

High School: Racked up over 200 receiving yards during two-year prep career ... coached by Derek Anderson ... versatile athlete made his mark throughout Andrews’ athletics programs, earning 10 varsity letters (four in golf, two apiece in football and basketball, one each in baseball and cross country) ... was an all-conference honoree in golf as a junior.

Personal: Full name is John Claiborne McKnight ... born May 29, 1986 (21 years old) ... son of Kay and David McKnight ... majoring in secondary education (history) ... aspires to teach and coach at the high-school level.

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Montana #81:




Tyler Palmer - WR
Junior (RS)
6'3", 213 lbs.
Missoula, MT
Big Sky HS


'07 Stats:

7 Catches, 84 yds.

6 Tackles

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ASU #80

Ben King



Class: Fr.
Hometown: Archdale, N.C.
High School: Trinity
Height: 5-10
Weight: 170
Position: WR



High School: Was a two-sport standout at Trinity H.S. ... earned all-area honors for his play on the gridiron ... was also an all-state performer in basketball ... coached by Alex Mebane.

Personal: Full name is Benjamin Austin King...Born Jan. 10,1989 (18 years old) … son of Terry and Michele King...mother, Michele, was an all-America softball player at Liberty University...brother, Josh, played basketball at Eckerd College and Eastern Carolina University.

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Montana #80:




Marc Mariani - WR
Junior (RS)
6'0", 174 lbs.
Havre, MT
Havre HS


'07 Stats:

15 Catches, 231 yds.
1 Rec. TD

12 KR, 387 yds.
32.3 KR Avg.
28 PR, 373 yds.
13.3 PR Avg.

991 All-Purpose yds.
1 Total TD

1 Tackle