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February 05, 2013 | Football
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It's National Signing Day 2013, and the Bowling Green State University football team is excited and ready to announce the newest additions to the Falcon family!
BGSU Athletic Communications is here to live blog the day's events -- we'll have updates on player signings (including player bios), as well as photos and videos of the festivities.
At 2 p.m. assistant coaches will hold a live one hour show to talk about the 2013 recruiting class. You can watch the free stream by clicking HERE. At 3 p.m. head coach Dave Clawson will have a live press conference, which you can view in real-time by clicking the “Watch Press Conference” link at the top of the page.
We will also have a social media presence -- watch for Twitter updates through @DaveMeyerBG (BGSU Football SID), @BGAthletics (Official Account of BGSU Athletics) and @BGFalconFootbal (Official Account of BGSU Football) -- we will provide player signing updates and will answer questions submitted to those accounts throughout the day. To join in the conversation include #BGNSD in all twitter posts.
Don't forget that BGSU football season tickets go on sale today.
Early bird pricing for season tickets will remain the same as 2012. Bench seats are $75 and chairbacks are $84 until the April 12 spring game with numerous benefits. Fans who purchase their season tickets before April 12 will receive free parking (a $60 value), a VIP Field Pass for the spring game, an invitation to the Season Ticket Holder Party with Head Coach Dave Clawson in August, utilization of BGSU's ticket exchange program and the opportunity to select two free tickets to an away Mid-American Conference game of choice.
Also, the BGSU Athletics Ticket Office has announced a new season ticket holder referral program. Each individual who refers a new season ticket holder will receive a BGSU baseball cap. The season ticket holder who refers the most new season ticket holders will receive a trip for two to see the Falcons play Indiana on Sept. 14. Accommodations will include travel with the team to Indiana, a hotel room, a VIP Dinner with BGSU Director of Athletics Greg Christopher, and two tickets to the game.
To secure your 2013 BGSU season tickets, call 877-BGSU-TICKET or click HERE.
BGSU's 2013 Recruiting Class Live Blog
10:06
Marcus Levy, RB, 5-11, 200, Fort Pierce, Fla. (Fort Pierce Central)
High School: Currently attends Fort Pierce Central High School ... coached by Josh Shaffer ... team captain ... four-year starter ... combined for 1,700 yards and 21 touchdowns as a junior and 1,200 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior ... earned first-team all-area and all-state in each of the last two years ... competed in the Miami-Dade vs. Florida All-Star Game.
9:40 a.m.
Aaron Banks, DB, 6-2, 200, Chicago, Ill. (Simeon)
High School: Currently attends Simeon High School ... coached by Dante Calbreath ... team captain ... ranked as a top-40 recruit in the state of Illinois.
9:33 a.m.
Isaiah Gourdine, DB, 6-2, 195, Farmington, Mich. (Farmington)
High School: Currently attends Farmington High School ... coached by John Bechtel ... team captain ... earned first-team all-county and all-state as a senior ... ranked as the No. 17 recruit in the state of Michigan by the Detroit News ... was selected to participate in the Michigan High School Coaches Association All-Star Game.
9:24 a.m.
Michael Rogers, WR, 6-1, 185, Fort Wayne, Ind. (Bishop Luers)
High School: Currently attends Bishop Luers High School ... coached by Steve Keefer ... team captain ... helped lead team to four straight state championships ... had 48 catches for 1,030 yards and 19 touchdowns as a junior, earning first-team all-state ... was a four year starter.
9:17 a.m.
Teo Redding, WR, 6-2, 170, Warren, Mich. (Michigan Collegiate)
High School: Currently attends Michigan Collegiate High School ... coached by Friedo Calderon ... team captain ... earned first-team all-county and first-team all-state as a senior ... named the No. 23 recruit in the state of Michigan by the Detroit News ... selected to participate in the Michigan High School Coaches Association All-Star Game.
9:13 a.m.
Darius Holiday, DT, 6-5, 260, Miramar, Fla. (American Heritage)
High School: Currently attends American Heritage High School ... coached by Jeff Dellenbach ... was a 2.5 year starter ... recorded 14 sacks in his junior and senior year combined ... earned all-county as a senior ... participated in the Dade-Broward All-Star Game.
9:04 a.m.
Shannon Smith, DT, 6-1, 290, Chicago, Ill. (Marist)
High School: Currently attends Marist High School ... coached by Pat Dunne ... team captain ... named first-team all-state by the Chicago Tribune as a senior ... same year was named East Suburban Catholic Defensive Player of the Year ... had 81 tackles and 12 sacks in 2012.
8:58 a.m.
Logan Larson, TE, 6-4, 255, Springfield, Ill. (Pleasant Plains)
High School: Currently attends Pleasant Plains High School ... coached by Brad Pugh ... earned all-conference as a running back his senior year ... that same season was named first-team all-area as a defensive tackle ... earned National Underclassman Tight End MVP Award as a junior.
8:51 a.m.
Tim McAuliffe, OL, 6-2, 275, Lemont, Ill. (Lemont)
High School: Currently attends Lemont High School ... coached by Eric Michaelsen ... two-time team captain ... earned a spot on the 2012 IHSCA all-state class 6A team ... is a three-time South Suburban All-Conference player ... was named All-Area as a senior by the Chicago Tribune, Joliet Herald and Southeastern Star ... helped lead team to three-straight playoff appearances.
8:44 a.m.
Ronnie Moore, WR, 5-10, 165, Sanford, Fla. (Seminole)
High School: Currently attends Seminole High School ... coached by Robert Vite ... three-year team captain ... was named the Offensive Player of the Year in Central Florida by the Orlando Touchdown Club ... earned first-team all-state ... was named Most Valuable Player of the Central Florida All-Star Game.
8:35 a.m.
Patric Hannon, LB, 6-0, 225, South Euclid, Ohio (Brush)
High School: Currently attends Brush High School ... coached by Josh Wells ... two-time team captain ... four-year starter ... is a three-time all-conference player ... earned at least a 3.0 in all four years at Brush.
8:28 a.m.
Omar Pierre-Louis, DB, 6-1, 190, Loxahatchee, Fla. (Seminole Ridge)
High School: Currently attends Seminole Ridge High School ... coached by Matt Dickmann ... team captain ... three-year starter ... earned first-team all-state as a senior and is a two-time all-county first-team selection ... has 16 career interceptions ... competed in the Florida versus Georgia All-Star Game.
8:17 a.m.
Jason Shepherd, DE, 6-1, 245, Loxahatchee, Fla. (Seminole Ridge)
High School: Currently attends Seminole Ridge High School ... coached by Matt Dickmann ... team captain ... two-year starter ... earned first-team all-county and second-team all-state as a senior, recording five sacks and 15 tackles for loss ... played in the Florida versus Georgia All-Star Game.
8:11 a.m.
Eric Harrell, RB, 5-9, 200, Orlando, Fla. (Dr. Phillips)
High School: Currently attends Dr. Phillips High School ... coached by Rodney Wells ... team captain ... earned second-team all-state while rushing for over 1,000 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior ... was selected to participate in the Central Florida All-Star Game.
8:03 a.m.
Austin Valdez, QB, 6-1, 210, Sylvania, Ohio (Sylvania Southview)
High School: Currently attends Sylvania Southview High School ... coached by Jim Mayzes ... team captain ... earned all-conference and all-district as a junior and senior ... threw for over 2,000 yards and added another 1,000 yards on the ground his senior year ... led his team to a pair of conference championships.
7:54 a.m.
Hunter Folkertsma, TE, 6-6, 240, Grand Rapids, Mich. (Forest Hills Central)
High School: Currently attends Forest Hills Central High School ... coached by Tim Rogers ... team captain ... was named to the Grand Rapids Press All-Dream Team ... earned first-team all-conference as a senior.
7:46 a.m.
Fred Coppet, RB, 5-9, 180, Ft. Lauderdale. Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas)
High School: Currently attends St. Thomas Aquinas High School ... coached by Rocco Casullo ... team captain ... three-year starter ... rushed for 3,300 yards and 58 touchdowns in his career ... earned first-team all-county for three consecutive years and is a two-time first-team all-state member ... led his team to a state championship as a sophomore and senior ... team won the national title as a sophomore.
7:39 a.m.
Brandon English, RB, 5-9, 186, Orlando, Fla. (Evans)
High School: Currently attends Evans High School ... coached by Chip Gierke ... team captain ... led the district in all-purpose yards and rushing yards, while adding 23 touchdowns as a senior ... participated in the Central Florida All-Star Game.
7:30 a.m.
Joe Davidson, P, 6-7, 200, Findlay, Ohio (Findlay)
High School: Currently attends Findlay High School ... coached by Mark Ritzler ... team captain ... as a senior earned second-team all-state as a defensive back and third-team all-state as a punter ... also earned Academic All-Ohio that same year ... added first-team all-conference and first-team all Northwest Ohio in 2012.
7:22 a.m.
Clark Clancy, OL, 6-4, 270, Troy, Mich. (Avondale)
High School: Currently attends Avondale High School ... coached by Steve Deutsh ... team captain ... earned first-team all-league and honorable mention all-state as a senior ... ranked as the No. 54 recruit in the state of Michigan by the Detroit News ... selected to participate in the Michigan High School Coaches Association All-Star Game.
7:13 a.m.
Ryan Hunter, OL, 6-5, 315, North Bay, Ontario (Canisius)
High School: Currently attends Canisius High School ... coached by Rich Robbins ... team captain ... won the Trench Trophy, given to Western New York's Lineman of the Year ... was named the Buffalo News Player of the Year ... was named Buffalo Bills Alumni Defensive Lineman of the Year ... earned first-team all-state and first-team All-Western New York ... team MVP ... was a two-time Canadian weight lifting champion.
7:07 a.m. - We have our first fax of the day! Welcome to the BGSU family, Nate Locke!
Nate Locke, LB, 6-1, 220, Canton, Ohio (Massillon Jackson)
High School: Currently attends Massillon Jackson High School ... coached by Beau Balderson ... two-time team captain ... earned first-team All-Federal League and second-team all-district ... was also a member of the National Honor Society and a member of the Academic All-Ohio team.
6:32 a.m. - The first two signees actually joined BGSU this spring.
Paul Senn, LB, 6-1, 215, Norco, Calif. (Norco) (Riverside CC)
Prior to BGSU: Spent two seasons at Riverside Community College ... coached by Tom Craft ... earned second-team all-conference and was the team's defensive player of the year ... finished tied for the team lead with 63 tackles. High School: Was a 2010 graduate of Norco High School ... coached by Todd Gerhardt ... earned first-team all-conference as a senior and second-team all-conference his junior season ... was team's defensive player of the year as a senior.
Gehrig Dieter, WR, 6-3, 205, South Bend, Ind. (Washington) (SMU)
Prior to BGSU: Played in 10 games, making three starts at Southern Methodist University ... caught 10 passes for 168 yards and a touchdown. High School: Was a 2011 graduate of Washington High School ... team captain ... was named a Parade All-American his senior year ... was named Indiana 4A Player of the Year ... holds a national record for receiving yards in a game (437), in a 4A state playoff contest (168) and career touchdown receptions (49) ... was also named first-team All-American by Max Preps ... earned second-team All-American by SI.com and third-team All-American by ESPN.
It's National Signing Day 2013, and the Bowling Green State University football team is excited and ready to announce the newest additions to the Falcon family!
BGSU Athletic Communications is here to live blog the day's events -- we'll have updates on player signings (including player bios), as well as photos and videos of the festivities.
At 2 p.m. assistant coaches will hold a live one hour show to talk about the 2013 recruiting class. You can watch the free stream by clicking HERE. At 3 p.m. head coach Dave Clawson will have a live press conference, which you can view in real-time by clicking the “Watch Press Conference” link at the top of the page.
We will also have a social media presence -- watch for Twitter updates through @DaveMeyerBG (BGSU Football SID), @BGAthletics (Official Account of BGSU Athletics) and @BGFalconFootbal (Official Account of BGSU Football) -- we will provide player signing updates and will answer questions submitted to those accounts throughout the day. To join in the conversation include #BGNSD in all twitter posts.
Don't forget that BGSU football season tickets go on sale today.
Early bird pricing for season tickets will remain the same as 2012. Bench seats are $75 and chairbacks are $84 until the April 12 spring game with numerous benefits. Fans who purchase their season tickets before April 12 will receive free parking (a $60 value), a VIP Field Pass for the spring game, an invitation to the Season Ticket Holder Party with Head Coach Dave Clawson in August, utilization of BGSU's ticket exchange program and the opportunity to select two free tickets to an away Mid-American Conference game of choice.
Also, the BGSU Athletics Ticket Office has announced a new season ticket holder referral program. Each individual who refers a new season ticket holder will receive a BGSU baseball cap. The season ticket holder who refers the most new season ticket holders will receive a trip for two to see the Falcons play Indiana on Sept. 14. Accommodations will include travel with the team to Indiana, a hotel room, a VIP Dinner with BGSU Director of Athletics Greg Christopher, and two tickets to the game.
To secure your 2013 BGSU season tickets, call 877-BGSU-TICKET or click HERE.
BGSU's 2013 Recruiting Class Live Blog
10:06
Marcus Levy, RB, 5-11, 200, Fort Pierce, Fla. (Fort Pierce Central)
High School: Currently attends Fort Pierce Central High School ... coached by Josh Shaffer ... team captain ... four-year starter ... combined for 1,700 yards and 21 touchdowns as a junior and 1,200 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior ... earned first-team all-area and all-state in each of the last two years ... competed in the Miami-Dade vs. Florida All-Star Game.
9:40 a.m.
Aaron Banks, DB, 6-2, 200, Chicago, Ill. (Simeon)
High School: Currently attends Simeon High School ... coached by Dante Calbreath ... team captain ... ranked as a top-40 recruit in the state of Illinois.
9:33 a.m.
Isaiah Gourdine, DB, 6-2, 195, Farmington, Mich. (Farmington)
High School: Currently attends Farmington High School ... coached by John Bechtel ... team captain ... earned first-team all-county and all-state as a senior ... ranked as the No. 17 recruit in the state of Michigan by the Detroit News ... was selected to participate in the Michigan High School Coaches Association All-Star Game.
9:24 a.m.
Michael Rogers, WR, 6-1, 185, Fort Wayne, Ind. (Bishop Luers)
High School: Currently attends Bishop Luers High School ... coached by Steve Keefer ... team captain ... helped lead team to four straight state championships ... had 48 catches for 1,030 yards and 19 touchdowns as a junior, earning first-team all-state ... was a four year starter.
9:17 a.m.
Teo Redding, WR, 6-2, 170, Warren, Mich. (Michigan Collegiate)
High School: Currently attends Michigan Collegiate High School ... coached by Friedo Calderon ... team captain ... earned first-team all-county and first-team all-state as a senior ... named the No. 23 recruit in the state of Michigan by the Detroit News ... selected to participate in the Michigan High School Coaches Association All-Star Game.
9:13 a.m.
Darius Holiday, DT, 6-5, 260, Miramar, Fla. (American Heritage)
High School: Currently attends American Heritage High School ... coached by Jeff Dellenbach ... was a 2.5 year starter ... recorded 14 sacks in his junior and senior year combined ... earned all-county as a senior ... participated in the Dade-Broward All-Star Game.
9:04 a.m.
Shannon Smith, DT, 6-1, 290, Chicago, Ill. (Marist)
High School: Currently attends Marist High School ... coached by Pat Dunne ... team captain ... named first-team all-state by the Chicago Tribune as a senior ... same year was named East Suburban Catholic Defensive Player of the Year ... had 81 tackles and 12 sacks in 2012.
8:58 a.m.
Logan Larson, TE, 6-4, 255, Springfield, Ill. (Pleasant Plains)
High School: Currently attends Pleasant Plains High School ... coached by Brad Pugh ... earned all-conference as a running back his senior year ... that same season was named first-team all-area as a defensive tackle ... earned National Underclassman Tight End MVP Award as a junior.
8:51 a.m.
Tim McAuliffe, OL, 6-2, 275, Lemont, Ill. (Lemont)
High School: Currently attends Lemont High School ... coached by Eric Michaelsen ... two-time team captain ... earned a spot on the 2012 IHSCA all-state class 6A team ... is a three-time South Suburban All-Conference player ... was named All-Area as a senior by the Chicago Tribune, Joliet Herald and Southeastern Star ... helped lead team to three-straight playoff appearances.
8:44 a.m.
Ronnie Moore, WR, 5-10, 165, Sanford, Fla. (Seminole)
High School: Currently attends Seminole High School ... coached by Robert Vite ... three-year team captain ... was named the Offensive Player of the Year in Central Florida by the Orlando Touchdown Club ... earned first-team all-state ... was named Most Valuable Player of the Central Florida All-Star Game.
8:35 a.m.
Patric Hannon, LB, 6-0, 225, South Euclid, Ohio (Brush)
High School: Currently attends Brush High School ... coached by Josh Wells ... two-time team captain ... four-year starter ... is a three-time all-conference player ... earned at least a 3.0 in all four years at Brush.
8:28 a.m.
Omar Pierre-Louis, DB, 6-1, 190, Loxahatchee, Fla. (Seminole Ridge)
High School: Currently attends Seminole Ridge High School ... coached by Matt Dickmann ... team captain ... three-year starter ... earned first-team all-state as a senior and is a two-time all-county first-team selection ... has 16 career interceptions ... competed in the Florida versus Georgia All-Star Game.
8:17 a.m.
Jason Shepherd, DE, 6-1, 245, Loxahatchee, Fla. (Seminole Ridge)
High School: Currently attends Seminole Ridge High School ... coached by Matt Dickmann ... team captain ... two-year starter ... earned first-team all-county and second-team all-state as a senior, recording five sacks and 15 tackles for loss ... played in the Florida versus Georgia All-Star Game.
8:11 a.m.
Eric Harrell, RB, 5-9, 200, Orlando, Fla. (Dr. Phillips)
High School: Currently attends Dr. Phillips High School ... coached by Rodney Wells ... team captain ... earned second-team all-state while rushing for over 1,000 yards and 25 touchdowns as a senior ... was selected to participate in the Central Florida All-Star Game.
8:03 a.m.
Austin Valdez, QB, 6-1, 210, Sylvania, Ohio (Sylvania Southview)
High School: Currently attends Sylvania Southview High School ... coached by Jim Mayzes ... team captain ... earned all-conference and all-district as a junior and senior ... threw for over 2,000 yards and added another 1,000 yards on the ground his senior year ... led his team to a pair of conference championships.
7:54 a.m.
Hunter Folkertsma, TE, 6-6, 240, Grand Rapids, Mich. (Forest Hills Central)
High School: Currently attends Forest Hills Central High School ... coached by Tim Rogers ... team captain ... was named to the Grand Rapids Press All-Dream Team ... earned first-team all-conference as a senior.
7:46 a.m.
Fred Coppet, RB, 5-9, 180, Ft. Lauderdale. Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas)
High School: Currently attends St. Thomas Aquinas High School ... coached by Rocco Casullo ... team captain ... three-year starter ... rushed for 3,300 yards and 58 touchdowns in his career ... earned first-team all-county for three consecutive years and is a two-time first-team all-state member ... led his team to a state championship as a sophomore and senior ... team won the national title as a sophomore.
7:39 a.m.
Brandon English, RB, 5-9, 186, Orlando, Fla. (Evans)
High School: Currently attends Evans High School ... coached by Chip Gierke ... team captain ... led the district in all-purpose yards and rushing yards, while adding 23 touchdowns as a senior ... participated in the Central Florida All-Star Game.
7:30 a.m.
Joe Davidson, P, 6-7, 200, Findlay, Ohio (Findlay)
High School: Currently attends Findlay High School ... coached by Mark Ritzler ... team captain ... as a senior earned second-team all-state as a defensive back and third-team all-state as a punter ... also earned Academic All-Ohio that same year ... added first-team all-conference and first-team all Northwest Ohio in 2012.
7:22 a.m.
Clark Clancy, OL, 6-4, 270, Troy, Mich. (Avondale)
High School: Currently attends Avondale High School ... coached by Steve Deutsh ... team captain ... earned first-team all-league and honorable mention all-state as a senior ... ranked as the No. 54 recruit in the state of Michigan by the Detroit News ... selected to participate in the Michigan High School Coaches Association All-Star Game.
7:13 a.m.
Ryan Hunter, OL, 6-5, 315, North Bay, Ontario (Canisius)
High School: Currently attends Canisius High School ... coached by Rich Robbins ... team captain ... won the Trench Trophy, given to Western New York's Lineman of the Year ... was named the Buffalo News Player of the Year ... was named Buffalo Bills Alumni Defensive Lineman of the Year ... earned first-team all-state and first-team All-Western New York ... team MVP ... was a two-time Canadian weight lifting champion.
7:07 a.m. - We have our first fax of the day! Welcome to the BGSU family, Nate Locke!
Nate Locke, LB, 6-1, 220, Canton, Ohio (Massillon Jackson)
High School: Currently attends Massillon Jackson High School ... coached by Beau Balderson ... two-time team captain ... earned first-team All-Federal League and second-team all-district ... was also a member of the National Honor Society and a member of the Academic All-Ohio team.
6:32 a.m. - The first two signees actually joined BGSU this spring.
Paul Senn, LB, 6-1, 215, Norco, Calif. (Norco) (Riverside CC)
Prior to BGSU: Spent two seasons at Riverside Community College ... coached by Tom Craft ... earned second-team all-conference and was the team's defensive player of the year ... finished tied for the team lead with 63 tackles. High School: Was a 2010 graduate of Norco High School ... coached by Todd Gerhardt ... earned first-team all-conference as a senior and second-team all-conference his junior season ... was team's defensive player of the year as a senior.
Gehrig Dieter, WR, 6-3, 205, South Bend, Ind. (Washington) (SMU)
Prior to BGSU: Played in 10 games, making three starts at Southern Methodist University ... caught 10 passes for 168 yards and a touchdown. High School: Was a 2011 graduate of Washington High School ... team captain ... was named a Parade All-American his senior year ... was named Indiana 4A Player of the Year ... holds a national record for receiving yards in a game (437), in a 4A state playoff contest (168) and career touchdown receptions (49) ... was also named first-team All-American by Max Preps ... earned second-team All-American by SI.com and third-team All-American by ESPN.
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