University of Massachusets Athletics
1997 Player Bios II
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Deyate Hagood
#58
Junior - OL - 6-2 - 283
Brooklyn, N.Y. (Sheepshead Bay)
Begins preseason practice as the starting center ... Did not participate in spring drills while concentrating on his academic studies ... Came to UMass as a defensive lineman but switched to the offensive side of the line prior to his sophomore campaign ... Has played in nine games, all as a reserve ... 1996: Made the transition from defensive tackle to center in spring practice ... Appeared in five games during the season, all in a backup role (Villanova, Boston University, Buffalo, New Hampshire and William & Mary) ... 1995: Played in four games as a reserve defensive tackle (New Hampshire, Buffalo, Boston University and UConn) ... Made five total tackles (two solo) on the season, including one quarterback sack ... High School: Played for Richard Reilly at Sheepshead Bay ... Made 148 tackles in his four-year career ... Recorded 52 total tackles, including 5.5 quarterback sacks, two fumble recoveries and one interception during his senior season ... First team All-Brooklyn selection by New York Newsday ... Second-team All-Brooklyn choice by the New York Daily News ... Brooklyn All-Star selection as a senior ... Team captain during his senior year ... Earned his school's Vinny Carbanaro Award as a senior, presented to the Most Outstanding Student-Athlete ... Also a three-year letterwinner in track & field ... Active member of student government while at Sheepshead ... Teammate of current Minuteman linebacker Elvis Abellard ... Personal: Guardian is Armugenia Hagood ... Born January 18, 1977 in Brooklyn, N.Y. ... Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Torey Hamilton
#29
Sophomore - WR - 5-11 - 178
Orlando, Fla. (Jones)
Slated as the backup to Darryl Thomas at one wide receiver post entering preseason practice ... Will see extended action in the coming year in UMass' talented receiving rotation ... Had a solid true freshman campaign ... Deep threat with game-breaking speed ... Still learning to run pass routes ... 1996: Played in all 11 games, making four starts ... Made seven receptions for 106 yards (15.1 avg.) with one touchdown ... His seven receptions tied him for fourth on the all-time UMass freshman single season pass reception list ... Also had one kick return for 19 yards ... Hauled in two receptions for 14 yards in the loss to Villanova (Sept. 7) ... Scored his first collegiate touchdown on a 49-yard reception in the 28-10 win at Holy Cross (Sept. 14), the team's longest TD catch of the year ... Made two receptions for 29 yards in the 21-14 win vs. Northeastern (Sept. 28) ... High School: Played for Will Carlton at Jones ... Rushed for 65 yards per game and averaged 13 yards per completion as a quarterback during his junior season ... Averaged 24 yards per completion as a senior ... Played quarterback, running back, wide receiver and defensive back during his scholastic career ... First team All-Orange County selection as a junior ... Led his team to the playoffs during his senior season ... Two-year captain ... Three-time track team captain ... Personal: Full name is Torey Lamar Hamilton ... Son of Della Cason ... Born December 17, 1976 in Orlando, Fla. ... Enrolled in the College of Food and Natural Resources.
Geoff Hauge
#57
Sophomore - LB - 6-3 - 210
Bedford, Mass. (Bridgton Academy)
Competing for a spot on the two-deep behind Chris Price at one outside linebacker position ... Made the move to linebacker from defensive end during spring drills ... Excellent work ethic ... Redshirted in 1995 ...1996: Saw action in one game (Buffalo) at defensive end ... Named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll with a GPA over 3.0 for both the fall and spring semesters ... 1995: Did not see any game action and was redshirted ... High School: Played one year of prep ball for Rick Marcella at Bridgton Academy ... Posted 40 solo tackles and eight quarterback sacks while at Bridgton ... Four-year letterwinner who played both defensive end and tight end for Serge Clivio at Arlington Catholic ... Recorded 85 tackles, 12 quarterback sacks and one safety during his senior year at Arlington ... Named Division 4 All-Scholastic at tight end by the Boston Globe as a senior ... Team won the Division 4 Super Bowl during his senior season ... Personal: Full name is Geoffrey B. Hauge ... Son of Robert and Mary Hauge ... Born March 29, 1976 in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. ... Majoring in Economics.
Dan Healey
#42
Sophomore - SS - 6-1 - 212
Marblehead, Mass. (Worcester Academy)
Enters preseason practice as the backup to Jerard White at strong safety ... Made the transition from outside linebacker to strong safety in spring drills ... Had an impressive spring session, capped off by a team-high six tackles in the spring scrimmage ... One of the fastest players on the squad ... Also a solid special teams performer ... 1996: Saw action in all 11 games ... Recorded 10 tackles (six solo) with one sack, two tackles for loss and one forced fumble on the season ... Made strong contributions to the punt and kickoff coverage teams ... Had two solo tackles, both for loss, one sack and a forced fumble in the loss at Villanova (Sept. 7) ... Registered a season-high three tackles (one solo) in the loss at New Hampshire (Oct. 26) ... High School: Enrolled at UMass in the spring 1996 semester after playing prep ball for Brendan Smith at Worcester Academy in fall 1995 ... Rushed for 1,200 yards and 18 TDs at Worcester ... Team's Most Valuable Player ... Rushed for over 2,000 career yards as a three-year starter at Marblehead High School ... MVP of the 1995 Agganis All-Star Game ... Two-time Northeast Conference All-Star selection ... Two-time Lynn Item All-Star ... Also a four-year starter at Marblehead in baseball ... Won the Northeast Conference batting title as a senior ... Personal: Full name is Daniel R. Healey ... Son of Daniel and Pam Healey... Born August 30, 1976 in Salem, Mass. ... Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Mim Hill
#76
Junior - DT - 6-5 - 280
Somerset, N.J. (Franklin Township)
Holds down the starting spot at defensive tackle ... Made the move inside from end to tackle during spring practice ... Intimidating size and strength ... Solid pass rusher who is just realizing his full potential ... Coaching staff believes he could be one of the surprise players on the defense ... Has played in 14 career games ... Redshirted in 1994 ... 1996: Played in all 11 games, making one start (UConn) ... Registered 28 tackles (17 solo) with one sack, five tackles for loss and two pass breakups ... Had four tackles (two solo) in the loss at New Hampshire (Oct. 26) ... Recorded four tackles (two solo), two tackles for loss, one pass breakup and a sack in the loss to Maine (Nov. 2) ... Had a career-high seven tackles (five solo) in the loss at William & Mary (Nov. 9) ... Made six tackles (three solo) with one pass breakup in win over Connecticut (Nov. 16) ... 1995: Saw action in three games as a reserve offensive lineman ... High School: Three-year starter who played both offensive and defensive tackle for Joe George at Franklin Township ... Second team All-State selection as a senior ... Recorded 50 total tackles, including three quarterback sacks during his senior year ... First team All-Central Jersey, All-Skyline Conference and All-Somerset County choice ... Also a star wrestler at Franklin ... Posted a 22-3 record and captured the District 18 championship in the heavyweight division during his senior season ... Football and wrestling team captain as a senior ... Personal: Full name is Mimnaugh Leander Hill ... Son of Tobin Hill and Rachel Kinsey ... Born September 16, 1976 in Somerset, N.J. ... Majoring in Sport Management.
Jamie Holston
#44
Sophomore - FB - 6-2 - 238
Pepperell, Mass. (North Middlesex)
All-Atlantic 10 Conference candidate ... Starting fullback after a solid redshirt freshman campaign ... Could be one of the dominanting fullbacks in the Atlantic 10 Conference this season ... Combines size and speed with great vision and the ability to make tacklers miss ... Big, bruising player who wears the opposition down ... Rapidly improving as a blocking back ... Redshirted in 1995 ... 1996: Saw action in all 11 games ... Had 36 carries for 296 yards (8.2 avg.) on the season ... His 296 yards rushing ranked fourth on the team ... Tied for second on the team with five touchdowns and tied for third in scoring with 30 points ... Also made two receptions for 38 yards (19.0 avg.) ... Had four kickoff returns for 28 yards (7.0 avg.) ... Averaged 8.6 yards every time he touched the ball (42 touches, 362 yards) ... Caught a career-long 27-yard pass in the season-opening loss at Villanova (Sept. 7) ... Scored the game-winning touchdown, the first of his career, on a 40-yard scamper with under nine minutes remaining in 21-14 win over Northeastern (Sept. 28) ... Registered a career-high 79 yards rushing on just five carries (15.8 avg) in the 41-20 win over Buffalo (Oct. 19), icing the game with two fourth quarter touchdown runs ... Posted a career-long 47-yard TD run in the Buffalo game ... Had 50 yards rushing on just six carries and scored a touchdown in the loss to Maine (Nov. 2) ... Rushed for 48 yards on a career-high 11 carries in the win over Connecticut (Nov. 16) ... High School: Played one season of prep ball for former Minuteman standout Todd Rundle at Maine Central Institute ... Played for Sandy Ruggles at North Middlesex ... Posted over 1,300 yards rushing, 300 yards receiving and 22 TDs during his senior season ... Set the all-time record for most career points (276) at his high school ... Two-time Mid-Wachuset League All-Star selection ... Fitchburg Sentinel Player of the Year as a senior ... Two-time Fitchburg Sentinel All-Star choice ... Played in the Shriner's All-Star game after his senior season ... Also earned three letters in baseball ... Two-time All-League choice in baseball ... Personal: Full name is Jamie Todd Holston ... Son of Patricia Holston ... Born September 1, 1975 in Nashua, N.H. ... Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Matt Jordan
#32
Junior - TB - 5-11 - 210
Derry, N.H. (Pinkerton Academy)
All-Atlantic 10 Conference candidate ... Assumes the starting tailback duties after two years of running in the shadows of Rene Ingoglia and Frank Alessio ... Extremely hard-runner who gains most of his yards after contact ... Also an excellent receiver out of the backfield ... Had an impressive spring practice, capped off by running for 69 yards and a touchdown on seven carries in the spring scrimmage ... Has played in 20 career games, making two starts ... 1996: Played in nine games ... Missed first two games of season (Villanova and Holy Cross) with a sore right hamstring ... Rushed for 327 yards and five touchdowns on 83 carries (3.9 avg) ... Third on the team in rushing yards (327) and carries (83) ... Tied for second on the team in touchdowns (five) and tied for third in points (30) ... Made five receptions for 57 yards (11.4 avg.) ... Posted 112 yards with a career-high two touchdowns on 17 carries, while also catching a 22-yard pass on a key third down play in leading the Minutemen to a 21-14 win over Northeastern (Sept. 28) ... Had a 70-yard touchdown run in the Northeastern game matching the longest TD run of his career ... Rushed for 53 yards on 16 carries in the loss at Rhode Island (Oct. 5) ... Had two receptions for a career-high 28 yards while rushing for 49 yards on 14 carries in the loss at William & Mary (Nov. 9) ... Ran for 60 yards on 12 carries in the win over Connecticut (Nov. 16) ... Named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll with a GPA over 3.0 for the spring semester ... One of two UMass players (Bryan Healy) selected to the Yankee Conference All-Academic team (starter or important reserve with a cumulative GPA over 3.0) ... 1995: Played in all 11 games ... Served as a back-up to Frank Alessio at the tailback position ... Rushed for 564 yards and three touchdowns on 76 carries ... Third on the team in rushing yards (564), carries (76) and rushing touchdowns (three) ... Had an impressive 7.4 yards per carry average for the season, second best on the club ... His 564 yards rushing was the third best single season performance by a freshman in UMass history ... Ran for a career-high 174 yards and one touchdown on just six carries in the 44-36 win over Lehigh (Oct. 28) ... Had a career-long run of 75 yards and a 70-yard scamper for the touchdown in the game ... Set a school single game record for highest average yards per carry in the game (29.0) ... Named the Yankee Conference Rookie of the Week for his effort vs. Lehigh ... Carried the ball 20 times for 97 yards and one touchdown in the loss to New Hampshire (Oct. 7) ... Ran for 92 yards and his first collegiate touchdown on 15 carries in the 51-0 win over Holy Cross (Sept. 16) ... Named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll with a GPA over 3.0 in the spring semesters ... 1994: Named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll with a GPA over 3.0 for both the fall and spring semesters ... Also named to the Dean's List (3.5 GPA) for the spring semester ... High School: Played for Brian O'Reilly at Pinkerton Academy ... Ran for 4,099 career yards and a New Hampshire state record 76 career touchdowns during his scholastic years ... Ran for 1,610 yards on 155 carries for an eye-catching 10.4 yards per carry during his senior season ... Posted 27 rushing TDs, nine receiving TDs and one interception return for a score to set a state single season record of 38 TDs ... All-State, All-Area and All-Division I first team selection for three consecutive years ... Led his high school to three straight state titles ... State of New Hampshire Male Athlete of the Year as a senior ... Two-time Gatorade New Hampshire Player of the Year ... Lawrence Eagle-Tribune and Nashua Telegraph Player of the Year in his junior and senior years ... Manchester Union Leader Male Athlete of the Year as a senior ... All-Scholastic choice during his senior season by the Boston Globe ... Also an excellent sprinter for the track team ... Appeared in Sports Illustrated's "Faces in the Crowd" during his senior year ... Personal: Full name is Matthew Robert Jordan ... Son of Brian and Denise Jordan ... Born September 16, 1976 in Concord, Mass. ... His father, Brian, is a 1971 UMass graduate ... Majoring in Sport Management.
Bryan King
#21
Redshirt Freshman - DB - 6-0 - 184
Downington, Pa. (Downington)
Slated as the backup to Mike Smith at cornerback heading into preseason ... One of the top performers during spring practice, showing good speed and cover ability ... Needs to gain game experience ... Redshirted in 1996 ... High School: Played defensive back and wide receiver for John Barr at Downington ... Made two interceptions during his senior season ... Averaged 30 yards per kickoff return and 14 yards per punt return, taking two back for touchdowns ... Named first team All-Ches-Mont League and Philadelphia Daily News second team All-Area at defensive back during his senior season ... Also selected Philadelphia Daily News honorable mention All-Area at wide receiver as a senior ... Team captain in his senior year ... Team went 13-1 during his junior campaign ... Personal: Full name is Bryan Charles King ... Son of John and Ruth King ... Born May 11, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pa. ... Majoring in Sport Management.
James Kirnon
#38
Junior - RB - 5-9 - 228
Roxbury, Mass. (Boston Latin)
Listed as the backup to Jamie Holston at fullback entering the preseason ... One of the top performers in the weight room this offseason ... Improved his size, power and speed ... Solid blocking back ... 1996: Saw action in one game (Boston University), carrying the ball once for one yard ... 1995: Did not see any game action ... High School: Four-year letterwinner who played offensive guard and nose tackle for Paul Costello at Boston Latin ... Two-time All-Dual County League selection ... Team captain as a senior ... Personal: Full name is James Alec Kirnon ... Son of Karen Kirnon ... Born March 3, 1976 in Boston, Mass. ... Majoring in Microbiology.
Bobby Kondrat
#81
Redshirt Freshman - TE - 6-3 - 232
Mahwah, N.J. (Mahwah)
Enters preseason as the top backup to Kerry Taylor at tight end ... Had a strong offseason in the weight room, adding 13 pounds to his frame ... Saw lots of repetitions in spring drills with Taylor's absence (rehabilitation from shoulder surgery) ... Very enthusiastic player ... Redshirted in 1996 ... High School: Three-year letterwinner who played tight end and defensive end for Ed Caporale at Mahwah ... Made 22 receptions for 396 yards and five touchdowns as a senior ... Also recorded 61 tackles (30 solo), including 10 tackles for loss and five quarterback sacks during his senior season ... First team All-NBIAL Conference and All-Suburban selection as a senior ... Team captain who won the squad's "Golden Hatchet" award honoring the hardest hitter in his senior campaign ... Also a three-year letterwinner in basketball who averaged double figures in both scoring (12 points) and rebounding (12 rebounds) over his scholastic career ... Personal: Full name is Robert Anthony Kondrat ... Son of Mike and Ginny Kondrat ... Born February 14, 1978 in Dallas, Texas ... Majoring in Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Administration.
Tyler Lauback
#99
Redshirt Freshman - DT - 6-3 - 250
Weston, Mass. (Weston)
Will battle with Aaron Parker for the backup spot to Mim Hill at defensive tackle ... Will see extended action in the fall with UMass' rotating system at tackle ... Brings a great work ethic and determination to the field ... Redshirted in 1996 ... High School: Four-year letterwinner for Al O'Hara at Weston ... Made 155 career tackles as a three-year starter ... Recorded 92 tackles, including 13 sacks and 10 pass breakups during his senior campaign ... Named to the Boston Globe All-Scholastic team and theMiddlesex News All-Star team as a senior ... Played in the Shriner's All-Star game following his senior year ... Personal: Full name is Tyler Reese Lauback ... Son of Scott and Barbara Lauback ... Born September 5, 1978 in Boston, Mass. ... Majoring in Land Architecture.
Steve Ley
#22
Redshirt Freshman - WR - 6-2 - 195
Philadelphia, Pa. (Penn Charter)
Will see action in the coming year in UMass' talented wide receiving rotation ... Excellent all-around athlete with good hands ... Turned some heads during spring practice ... Coaching staff believes he will make a solid impact this coming fall ... Redshirted in 1996 ... Named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll with a GPA over 3.0 for the spring 1997 semester ... High School: Four-year letterwinner at wide receiver and linebacker for Brian McCluskey at Penn Charter ... Made 44 receptions for 540 yards and five touchdowns as a senior ... Also recorded 101 tackles and five interceptions, averaged over 15 yards per punt return, and returned a kickoff for a touchdown during his senior season ... Named to the Philadelphia Daily News All-City first team as a senior ... Team captain and MVP in his senior campaign ... Also served as team captain for the basketball and track squads ... All-Interac League choice in basketball as a junior ... Won the league triple jump crown during his junior season (43-11) and long jumped over 22 feet while at Penn Charter ... Personal: Full name is Steve R. Ley ... Son of Steve and Judy Ley ... Born June 22, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pa. ... Majoring in Sport Management.
Steve Loomis
#71
Redshirt Freshman - OL - 6-3 - 288
Lake Ariel, Pa. (North Pocono)
Slated as the backup to Mike Wynne at left guard heading into preseason ... Big, strong lineman who is an excellent run-blocker ... Needs to gain game experience ... Redshirted in 1996 ... High School: Four-year letterwinner who played both offensive and defensive tackle for Nick Donato at North Pocono ... Recorded 91 tackles, including 7.5 sacks during his senior season ... Big 11 All-Star pick at defensive tackle as a senior ... Named to the Scranton Times All-Regional team at defensive tackle in his senior campaign ... Team co-captain and MVP as a senior ... Finished runner-up for the Lalkawanna County Defensive Player of the Year honors ... Personal: Full name is Stephen Jon Loomis ... Son of Stephen and Karen Loomis ... Born January 30, 1979 in Scranton, Pa. ... Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Andy Maclay
#4
Junior - P/PK - 6-4 - 195
Stroudsburg, Pa. (Stroudsburg)
All-Atlantic 10 Conference candidate ... Begins his third season as the top punter on the squad ... Ranks fourth all-time in school history in career punts (146) and career punting yards (5,369) and sixth in career punting average (36.8) ... Also kicks off for the Minutemen ... Has played in 22 career games ... Has played two years as a walk-on swingman for the UMass basketball team ... 1996: Played in all 11 games ... Punted 79 times for 3,028 yards (38.3 avg.) ... Broke the all-time UMass single season marks for most yards punting (3,028) and most punts (79), eclipsing the previous marks of 2,573 yards (Timothy Fontaine, 1978) and 73 punts (Ray Larnard, 1980) ... Finished sixth in the Yankee Conference in punting (38.3 avg.) ... Averaged over 40 yards per punt in six of UMass' 11 games on the season ... Placed at least two punts within the opponent's 20-yard line in 10 of his 11 contests, including a career-high four in the win vs. Northeastern (Sept. 28) ... Had a career-long 63-yard punt in the win over Northeastern ... Established new UMass single game records for most punts (13) and most punting yards (489) in the overtime win at Richmond (Sept. 21) ... Had a season and career best average of 43.0 yards per punt on two occasions (at Holy Cross, four punts for 172 yards, vs. Buffalo, five punts for 215 yards) ... Spent the winter as a reserve guard on the basketball team which advanced to the NCAA Tournament ... Had two points and four rebounds in 10 games ... Named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll with a GPA over 3.0 for the spring semester ... 1995: Saw action in all 11 games ... Punted 67 times for 2,341 yards (34.9 avg.) ... Had a punt of 59 yards in the win over Holy Cross (Sept. 16) ... Punted 11 times for 387 yards (35.2 avg.) in the loss at Rhode Island (Sept. 30) ... Had a season best average of 38.4 yards per punt at Buffalo (Oct. 14), punting five times for 192 yards ... Averaged over 35.0 yards per punt in eight of his 11 games ... Assumed the placekicking duties late in the season ... Converted 1-of-3 field goal attempts, a 21-yard boot in the win at Boston University (Nov. 11) ... Made 3-of-4 PATs on the year ... Spent the winter as a reserve guard on the UMass basketball team which advanced to the NCAA Final Four for the first time in school history ... Had two points, five rebounds and one assist in 18 games ... Named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll for having a GPA above 3.0 in the fall semester ... High School: Punter and placekicker for Fred Ross at Stroudsburg ... Averaged 41 yards per punt during his senior year ... Connected on 111-of-115 PATs over his high school career ... Holds school records for longest field goal, most extra points, most field goals, highest punt average and longest punt ... All-State selection as a senior ... Two-time All-Mountain Valley League choice ... Also lettered in basketball and soccer ... Three-time All-Mountain Valley League pick in soccer ... Two-time All-Mountain Valley League selection in basketball who scored over 1,000 points in high school ... Personal: Full name is Andrew Larsen Maclay ... Son of Doug and Tonya Maclay ... Born September 8, 1976 in East Stroudsburg, Pa. ... Majoring in Sociology.
Sean McDole
#74
Sophomore - OL - 6-5 - 246
Ocean City, N.J. (Ocean City)
Listed as the backup to Cliff Bolden at left tackle entering preseason ... Made the move from defensive end to offensive tackle during spring practice ... Excellent athlete who had a strong offseason in the weight room, adding 20 pounds to his frame ... Long arms make him a natural choice to play the left tackle spot ... Redshirted in 1995 ... Also competes in the discus and hammer on the UMass track & field team ... 1996: Saw action in nine games at defensive end and on special teams ... Made one solo tackle in the season finale against Connecticut (Nov. 16) ... Placed ninth in the discus (156-7) at the IC4A Championships for the men's track team ... High School: Three-year letterwinner who played defensive end, tight end and punter for Gary Degenhardt at Ocean City ... Posted 73 total tackles, eight sacks, 10 pass breakups and 22 tackles for loss during his senior campaign ... Also had seven catches for 94 yards (13.4 avg.) with one touchdown and two 2-point conversions from his tight end position ... First team All-Cape Atlantic League and an Atlantic City Press selection at defensive end during his senior season ... First team All-South Jersey Group III at tight end as a senior ... Posted his team's highest GPA during his junior and senior years ... Played just four games as a junior due to a broken hand ... Also earned three letters in track & field and two in basketball ... First team All-Conference performer in the discus, who posted the sixth best throwin the state during his senior campaign ... Personal: Full name is Sean William McDole ... Son of Daniel and Bonnie McDole ... Born June 6, 1977 in Bethlehem, Pa. ... Works as a lifeguard with the Ocean City beach patrol during the summer ... Majoring in Sociology.
Lauringle Mitchell
#47
Senior - LB - 6-0 - 232
Mamaroneck, N.Y. (Mamaroneck)
Begins preseason as the top backup to Khari Samuel at middle linebacker ... Made the switch back to middle linebacker after lining up outside last year ... Redshirted in 1993 ... 1996: Did not see any game action ... 1995: Appeared in two games (Holy Cross and New Hampshire) ... Recorded his only collegiate tackle in the win over Holy Cross (Sept. 16) ... 1994: Did not see any game action ... 1993: Did not see any game action and was redshirted ... High School: Four-year letterwinner who played middle linebacker and offensive guard for Harry Peterson at Mamaroneck ... All-League and All-Westchester County choice at middle linebacker during his senior year ... President of his high school's Mayor's Youth Council ... Personal: Full name is Lauringle Mitchell, Jr. ... Son of Lauringle, Sr., and Rhunette Mitchell ... Born August 9, 1975 in Mount Vernon, N.Y. ... Has ambitions of teaching political science at the college level ... Majoring in Political Science.
Bryan Mooney
#2
Senior - FS - 5-9 - 190
Ventnor, N.J. (Atlantic City)
All-Atlantic 10 Conference candidate ... Fifth-year senior who returns after being granted a medical redshirt last season ... Starting free safety who will call the defensive sets this fall ... Will be looked upon to provide leadership to an otherwise young UMass secondary ... Aggressive player with good on-field awareness ... Has played in 34 career games, making two starts ... 1996: Strained his right hamstring in the first quarter of season-opening loss to Villanova (Sept. 7), sidelining him for the rest of the season ... Granted a medical redshirt year ... 1995: Played in all 11 games ... Served as a back-up to Jason Tudryn at free safety ... Recorded 69 tackles (39 solo) and had one forced fumble ... Ranked second among defensive backs and fifth on the team in tackles ... Recorded a season-high 10 tackles (seven solo) in the win over Lehigh (Oct. 28) ... Had nine tackles (six solo) in the overtime loss at Maine (Nov. 4) ... Made seven tackles vs. Richmond (Sept. 9) ... Registered seven tackles and forced one fumble in the 51-0 win over Holy Cross (Sept. 16) ... Had seven tackles against New Hampshire (Oct. 7) ... Made eight tackles (five solo) in the win at Buffalo (Oct. 14) ... 1994: Played in all 11 games ... Fourth on the team with 74 tackles (46 solo) ... Also had two forced fumbles on the year ... Had a season-high 12 tackles and a quarterback sack in the opener at Richmond ... Recorded nine tackles in the season finale vs. UConn ... Registered six tackles and a pass breakup against Northeastern ... Made six tackles (all solo) against Rhode Island ... 1993: Played in all 11 games, including a start vs. UNH ... Made 24 total tackles on the season ... Made four tackles for loss, forced two fumbles and had one pass deflection ... Replaced injured All-America Matt Rajotte in the starting lineup against UNH and made 13 tackles, including three for loss, and forced two fumbles ... Had three tackles, a pass deflection and a tackle for loss against Richmond ... High School: Played for Robert Weiss at Atlantic City ... Second team All-State choice as a senior ... First team All-South Jersey and All-State Group IV selection during his senior season ... Played in the North-South Jersey All-Star Game after his senior year ... Recorded 150 tackles and fourinterceptions as a senior ... Team MVP during his senior season ... Two-time Special Teams Player of the Year on his high school team ... Also lettered in track ... Personal: Full name is Bryan Keith Mooney ... Son of Edward and Patricia Mooney ... Born December 4, 1974 in Atlantic City, N.J. ... Majoring in Sociology.
Matt Murphy
#48
Junior - PK - 5-11 - 215
Melrose, Mass. (Worcester Academy)
Enters preseason as the top field goal kicker on the team after taking over the duties early last year ... Will also serve as the backup to Andy Maclay at punter ... Had a solid offseason in the weight room, improving his leg strength ... 1996: Assumed the field goal kicking duties from Eric Oke prior to the Holy Cross game in week two ... Played in 10 games ... Converted 2-of-5 field goals and 25-of-30 PATs on the season ... His 25 PATs tied for the ninth best single season total in UMass history ... Finished second on the team with 31 points ... Hit a key extra point with three seconds left in regulation to tie the game and send it into overtime in the 21-14 win at Richmond (Sept. 21) ... Started the season with a string of 13 consecutive PATs made (the most since Oke had 13 in 1993), before having one blocked in the win against Boston University (Oct. 12) ... Also made a career-long 35-yard field goal in the Boston University game ... 1995: Did not see any game action ... High School: Attended prep school at Worcester Academy where he was the placekicker and punter, helping the squad to a 6-3 record ... Played for Bruce MacPherson at Melrose High School ... Converted 4-of-4 field goals and 32-of-38 PATs during his high school career ... Team captain and Middlesex League All-Star in wrestling during his senior year ... Personal: Full name is Matthew Robert Murphy ... Son of William F. and Donna Murphy ... Born November 20, 1974 in Boston, Mass. ... Majoring in Management.
Lance Overby
#34
Redshirt Freshman - RB - 6-1 - 194
Staten Island, N.Y. (Staten Island Tech)
Will compete with James Kirnon for the backup spot to Jamie Holston at fullback ... Came to UMass as a quarterback ... Made the transition to the backfield during the middle part of last season ... Versatile athlete who can play a number of positions ... Has not seen game action as a running back since his freshman year of high school ... 1996: Did not see any game action and was redshirted ... High School: Four-year letterwinner for Dennis Bellentoni at Staten Island Tech ... Completed 61 percent of his passes for 13 touchdowns and only two interceptions during his senior year ... Led his high school team to the New York City Metropolitan Championship, throwing for two touchdowns in the 18-0 title game victory over Flushing ... Named to the New York Times and New York Daily News All-Star teams ... Member of the Staten Island Advance All-Star team ... Team captain as a senior ... Personal: Full name is Lance Kilpatrick Overby ... Son of Mosezetta Overby ... Born July 7, 1978 in New York City, N.Y. ... Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Aaron Parker
#98
Sophomore - DT - 6-3 - 268
New Brighton, Pa. (New Brighton)
Enters preseason as the top backup to Mim Hill at defensive tackle ... Will see extended action with UMass' rotating system at the tackle spot ... Great work ethic and intensity ... Had an excellent offseason in the weight room ... Redshirted in 1995 ... 1996: Saw action in nine games ... Recorded three assisted tackles on the year ... High School: Played both defensive tackle and tight end for Joe Ursida at New Brighton ... Recorded four quarterback sacks, while also averaging 17.7 yards per catch and scoring one touchdown at tight end during his senior season ... First team All-Western Pennsylvania choice both on offense and defense as a senior ... Honorable Mention All-Western Pennsylvania pick on offense and defense during his junior season ... His high school team won the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) championship game, played in Three Rivers Stadium ... Played tight end in the Pennsylvania-Ohio All-Star game after his senior season ... Member of the National Honor Society ... Personal: Full name is Aaron Edward Parker ... Son of Ed and Kathleen Parker ... His father, Ed, played football at Marshall University ... Born November 11, 1976 in Rochester, Pa. ... Comes from the talent-rich football area in Western Pennsylvania that produced such greats as Joe Namath, Tony Dorsett and Mike Ditka ... Majoring in Exercise Science.
Jim Pizano
#27
Junior - TB - 5-8 - 188
Exeter, Pa. (Wyoming Area Senior)
Begins preseason as the top backup to Matt Jordan at tailback ... Excellent run-blocker ... Has a great work ethic ... Could also see action as a kickoff returner ... Has played in 20 career games ... Redshirted in 1994 ... 1996: Saw action in nine games on the season ... Ran for 235 yards and two TDs on 23 carries (10.2 avg.) ... His 235 yards rushing ranked fifth on the team ... Rushed for career bests of 134 yards and two touchdowns on just five carries in the loss at Rhode Island (Oct. 5) ... Had a 96-yard touchdown scamper in the Rhode Island game, the longest run in school history ... The feat eclipsed a mark that had stood for over 68 years (Fred Ellert, 95-yard run at Tufts on Nov. 27, 1928) ... Rushed for 31 yards on five carries in the 43-12 win over Boston University (Oct. 12) ... Posted 34 yards on just three carries in the loss to Maine (Nov. 2) ... Did not play in the final two games of the season (William & Mary and UConn) due to an injured left shoulder ... 1995: Played in all 11 games as a backup fullback ... Ran for 153 yards and one TD on 31 carries (4.9 avg.) ... His 153 yards rushing ranked fourth on the team ... Was not stopped for a loss in his 31 attempts ... Had his best game of the season at Rhode Island (Sept. 30), carrying the ball seven times for 35 yards ... Scored his first collegiate touchdown on a 14-yard run in the win over Holy Cross (Sept. 16) ... Had five carries for 26 yards in the season-opener vs. Richmond (Sept. 9) ... High School: Played for Paul Marranca at Wyoming Area ... Rushed for 3,999 yards and 63 TDs on 562 attempts during his high school career ... Set school records for most career rushing yards and touchdowns ... During his senior season, he ran for 1,863 yards and 27 TDs ... First team All-State selection as a senior ... Named the Wyoming Valley Conference's MVP during his senior year ... Six-time Scranton Times Player of the Week ... Team captain as a senior ... Class president during his junior year ... Personal: Full name is James M. Pizano ... Son of Frank and Marion Pizano ... Born November 10, 1975 in Kingston, Pa. ... Majoring in Sociology.
Chris Price
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Junior - OL - 6-2 - 283
Brooklyn, N.Y. - Sheepshead Bay
Won the starting job at one outside linebacking post during spring practice ... One of the top performers in the weight room and on the practice field in the spring ... Aggressive player with the speed to make plays from sideline to sideline ... Also a solid special teams performer ... 1996: Saw action in all 11 games ... Recorded 12 tackles (seven solo) with two tackles for loss and one interception on the season ... Made strong contributions to the punt and kickoff coverage teams ... Had a career-high five tackles (three solo) in the loss at Villanova (Sept. 7) ... Posted two tackles, both for loss in the 43-12 win over Boston University (Oct. 12) ... Had his first collegiate interception in the 41-20 win vs. Buffalo (Oct. 19) ... High School: Played for Bill Maver at Acton-Boxboro ... Posted 247 tackles and 14 quarterback sacks during his high school career ... Four-year letterwinner and three-year starter at middle linebacker ... Recorded 87 tackles and six quarterback sacks as a senior ... Set the school record for most tackles in a season and career ... MVP of the Dual County League during his senior year ... All-Scholastic pick by the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Middlesex News and the Lowell Sun as a senior ... Played in the Shriner's All-Star Game after his senior year ... Personal: Full name is Christopher Michael Price ... Son of David and Barbara Price ... Born October 11, 1976 in Red Bank, N.J. ... Majoring in Economics.