Bolivar, Mo. -- SBU Bearcat football has announced the addition of 31 players for the upcoming 2012 season. The Bearcats are coming off of their third consecutive winning season and will rejoin the MIAA in the 2012 season.
"Our coaching staff has done another great job this year of signing student-athletes that understand what it means to be a Bearcat," head coach Keith Allen stated. "These signees can contribute to our team immediately, either by playing in a starring role or providing competition and quality depth at their position. We are very excited about the guys we have signed and the ten mid-year transfers that are already on campus."
The guys we have signed are not only great football players, they are quality people off the field as well. This recruiting class is exemplified by young men with great character, hard work ethic, solid academics and a burning desire to compete on the football field for the Bearcats.
Our immediate needs on offense were at the offensive line, running back, tight end and wide receiver positions. Defensively, we had immediate needs at the defensive line and with the secondary. As you can see from our mid-year signees and current signing class, we have addressed these needs and will continue to find young men that can help this team.
Again, our coaching staff did a great job recruiting and I applaud their hard work and effort. I also appreciate all the support and help our athletic administration, faculty and staff gave us in recruiting such a strong class. We will be finalizing this recruiting class over the next few weeks with a few more talented student athletes. Our fans can expect another great season with this class."
2012 SBU Football Signing Class
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Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Hometown |
High School / Previous |
Mid-Year Transfers
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Jinks Arnold |
LB |
6'1 |
215 |
Romeoville, IL |
Joliet Junior College |
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Brenton Bogar |
CB |
5'8 |
165 |
Muskogee, OK |
N.E.O. |
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Dallas Buck |
LB |
5'11 |
220 |
Olathe, KS |
Fort Scott Community College |
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Ivan Hodges |
FS |
5'11 |
195 |
Dinuba, CA |
College of the Sequoias |
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Luke Lundy |
RB |
6'2 |
240 |
Auburn, NE |
Fort Scott Community College |
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Colin Pape |
FS |
6'0 |
185 |
Peoria, AZ |
Glendale Community College |
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Darius Pitts |
DE |
6'2 |
260 |
Atlanta, GA |
Fort Scott Community College |
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Denver Ramsey |
LB |
6'1 |
200 |
Carbondale, KS |
Fort Scott Community College |
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Daniel Reyes |
OL |
6'2 |
280 |
Covina, CA |
Chaffey Community College |
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Donovan Swint |
DE |
6'3 |
235 |
Chicago, IL |
College of Dupage |
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Fall Signees
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Aaron Allen |
WR |
6'0 |
188 |
Bolivar, MO |
Bolivar HS |
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Brandyn Bolling |
DE |
6'1 |
225 |
Allen, TX |
Allen HS |
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Josh Bush |
OL |
6'4 |
270 |
The Woodlands, TX |
The Woodlands College Park HS |
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Justin Caylor |
TE |
6'2 |
230 |
Bentonville, AR |
Bentonville HS |
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Austin Conrad |
OL |
5'11 |
275 |
Buffalo, MO |
Buffalo HS |
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Henry Davis |
DT |
6'1 |
310 |
Denton, TX |
Denton HS |
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Brandon Franklin |
DE |
6'1 |
235 |
Allen, TX |
Allen HS |
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Ben Hayes |
DE |
6'2 |
245 |
Detroit, MI |
Grand Rapids Community College |
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Tim Hayes |
OL |
6'6 |
300 |
Detroit, MI |
Grand Rapids Community College |
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Aaron Hildebrand |
LB |
5'11 |
192 |
Lebanon, MO |
Lebanon HS |
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Aaron Kaczmarski |
DL |
6'5 |
285 |
Merrillville, IN |
Grand Rapids Community College |
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Derrick Lockett |
DT |
6'0 |
270 |
Mesquite, TX |
North Mesquite HS |
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Robert McWright |
RB |
6'0 |
215 |
Dallas, TX |
Dodge City Community College |
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Donovon Parker |
DT |
6'0 |
242 |
Mesquite, TX |
North Mesquite HS |
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Evan Ray |
CB |
6'2 |
196 |
Detroit, MI |
Grand Rapids Community College |
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Charles Robb Jr. |
WR |
6'3 |
190 |
Sachse, TX |
Sachse HS |
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Jimmy Schmitzer |
OL |
6'2 |
320 |
Cypress, TX |
Cypress Woods HS |
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Ben Sevy |
WR |
6'0 |
185 |
Harrisonville, MO |
Harrisonville HS |
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Brad Sundstrom |
TE |
6'5 |
220 |
Beavercreek, OH |
Grand Rapids Community College |
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Houston Vanya |
QB |
6'4 |
225 |
Ennis, TX |
Ennis HS |
Mid-Year Transfers
Jinks Arnold
Romeoville, IL
LB | 6-1 | 215 | Junior
Previous School : Joliet J.C.
Coach Allen: “Jinks comes to us from Joliet Junior College in Illinois. His presence and leadership has been evident ever since he stepped on campus this spring. We expect him to compete for significant playing time.”
Brenton Bogar Highlights
Muskogee, OK
CB | 5-8 | 165 | Junior
Previous School : N.E.O.
Coach Allen: “Brenton brings a different level of speed to our program. We expect him to compete immediately at the corner back position this spring.”
Dallas Buck Highlights
Olathe, KS
LB | 5-11 | 220 | Junior
Previous School : Fort Scott Community College
Coach Allen: “One of the four products of Fort Scott Community College coming to us this spring, Dallas should be able to compete and push for playing time at the linebacker position.”
Ivan Hodges Highlights
Dinuba, CA
FS | 5-11 | 195 | Junior
Previous School : College of the Sequoias
Coach Allen: “Ivan comes to SBU from College of the Sequoias. With his high football IQ and athleticism we expect him to comete for a starting position.”
Luke Lundy Highlights
Auburn, NE
RB | 6-2 | 240 | Junior
Previous School : Fort Scott Community College
Coach Allen: “Luke brings significant size and speed to the Bearcat backfield that we have been missing. We are excited about what Luke brings to our program.”
Colin Pape
Peoria, AZ
FS | 6-0 | 185 | Junior
Previous School : Glendale Community College
Coach Allen: “Collin is a great cover man that we can see competing for being the leader in the back end for us this spring into the fall. He was a standout player at Glendale Community College."
Darius Pitts Highlights
Atlanta, GA
DE | 6-2 | 260 | Junior
Previous School : Fort Scott Community College
Coach Allen: “Another Fort Scott Community College signee, Darius brings a much needed presence to our defensive line. With his strength and speed, he can be an impact player for our defense.”
Denver Ramsey Highlights
Carbondale, KS
LB | 6-1 | 200 | Junior
Previous School : Fort Scott Community College
Coach Allen: “Denver brings great work ethic and leadership to the linebacker core. He's already brought a high level of energy to our program. We expect big things out of Denver.”
Daniel Reyes Highlights
Covina, CA
OL | 6-2 | 280 | Junior
Previous School : Chaffey College
Coach Allen: “Daniel is another mid year signee that comes to us from Chaffey College in California. With his strength and explosiveness, we expect him to compete for playing time on the offensive line this spring.”
Donovan Swint
Chicago, IL
DE | 6-3 | 235 | Junior
Previous School : College of Dupage
Coach Allen: “Swint brings a tenacity to the defensive line that we have been missing. He comes to us from College of Dupage in Illinois. We expect Donovan to be competing for a starting role immediately.”
2012 Signees
Aaron Allen
Bolivar, MO
WR | 6-0 | 188 | Freshman
High School : Bolivar HS
Coach Allen: "Aaron is a young man that our staff has seen play for the past 3 years here in Bolivar. We are excited about what Aaron brings to our team. We expect him to be a great player for us."
Brandyn Bolling
Allen, TX
DE | 6-1 | 225 | Freshman
High School : Allen HS
Coach Allen: “Brandyn comes to us from an outstanding program in Allen, TX. Brandyn was a huge presence while at Allen, being a force in the run game and creates havoc on opposing quarterbacks.”
Josh Bush Highlights
The Woodlands, TX
OL | 6-4 | 270 | Freshman
High School : The Woodlands College Park HS
Coach Allen: “Josh is a big physical lineman that has the ability to take over games up front. He was a standout offensive lineman while at The Woodlands College Park in Texas. His size and strength allows him to overpower defenders creating run lanes.”
Justin Caylor Highlights
Bentonville, AR
TE | 6-2 | 230 | Freshman
High School : Bentonville HS
Coach Allen: “Justin comes to us from one of the best programs in the state of Arkansas. While at Bentonville, Justin was part of a State Championship team in 2010 and only lost three games in high school. Justin has the size and work ethic to build into a great tight end.”
Austin Conrad
Buffalo, MO
OL | 5-11 | 275 | Freshman
High School : Buffalo HS
Coach Allen: "Austin is a young man that has a passion and fire we look for in recruiting student athletes. We look for him to develop into an outstanding player for us."
Henry Davis
Denton, TX
DT | 6-1 | 310 | Freshman
High School : Denton HS
Coach Allen: “Henry earned First Team All District and All Area while playing at Denton High School in Texas. Henry brings us great size and strength at our nose tackle position.”
Brandon Franklin
Allen, TX
DE | 6-1 | 235 | Freshman
High School : Allen HS
Coach Allen: “Brandon is another great signing for us from Allen High School in Texas. Brandon is a strong defensive end that is the whole package. He was being highly recruited throughout the country and we look for Brandon to make a big impact on our University and football program.”
Ben Hayes Highlights
Detroit, MI
DE | 6-2 | 245 | Junior
Previous School : Grand Rapids CC
Coach Allen: “Ben comes from an undefeated junior college program Grand Rapids Community College. While there, he led the team in sacks and was fourth on the team in tackles. He brings us instant edge pressure on the defensive line.”
Tim Hayes Highlights
Detroit, MI
OL | 6-6 | 300 | Junior
Previous School : Grand Rapids CC
Coach Allen: "Tim is an outstanding offensive lineman that we expect to come in and compete for playing time immediately. We are excited about what he brings to the team."
Aaron Hildebrand
Lebanon, MO
LB | 5-11 | 192 | Freshman
High School : Lebanon HS
Coach Allen: "Aaron is a great addition to our football program. He comes to us from Lebanon High School where he played outside linebacker."
Aaron Kaczmarski Highlights
Merrillville, IN
DL | 6-5 | 285 | Junior
Previous School : Grand Rapids CC
Coach Allen:
Derick Lockett
Mesquite, TX
DT | 6-0 | 270 | Freshman
High School : North Mesquite HS
Coach Allen: "Derek comes to SBU from North Mesquite High School where he played defensive line. We expect him to give our team much needed depth and athleticism at that position."
Robert McWright Highlights
Dallas, TX
RB | 6-0 | 215 | Sophomore
Previous School : Dodge City CC
Coach Allen: “Robert is an outstanding running back from Dodge City Community College. He was the work horse for their team last year, never leaving the field. We see Robert coming in and competing for playing time right away.”
Donovon Parker
Mesquite, TX
DT | 6-0 | 242 | Freshman
High School : North Mesquite HS
Coach Allen: “Donovan Parker comes to SBU from North Mesquite High School where he earned First Team All District and All State Honors as a senior.”
Evan Ray Highlights
Detroit, MI
CB | 6-2 | 196 | Junior
Previous School : Grand Rapids CC
Coach Allen: “Evan is another product of Grand Rapids Community College. While there, Evan received First Team All American honors helping lead GRCC to an undefeated season. With his size and athleticism, we expect him to have an immediate impact in our secondary.”
Charles Robb Jr. Highlights
Sachse, TX
WR | 6-3 | 190 | Freshman
High School : Sachse HS
Coach Allen: “Chris comes to us from a great program in Sachse, TX. We expect him to come in and compete for playing at wide receiver early and make a huge impact in our program.”
Jimmy Schmitzer Highlights
Cypress, TX
OL | 6-2 | 320 | Freshman
High School : Cypress Woods HS
Coach Allen: “Jimmy played several positions on the offensive line while at Cypress Woods High School in Texas. He will be a great addition to our offensive line with his size and how physical he plays. We are very excited about the addition of Jimmy to our football program.”
Ben Sevy
Harrisonville, MO
WR | 6-0 | 185 | Freshman
High School : Harrisonville HS
Coach Allen: “Ben comes to us from a traditionally rich football program in Harrisonville, MO. Ben is an extremely hard worker that is a great addition to our program and we are excited about his future as a Bearcat.”
Brad Sundstrom Highlights
Beavercreek, OH
TE | 6-5 | 220 | Junior
Previous School : Grand Rapids CC
Coach Allen:
Houston Vanya
Ennis, TX
QB | 6-4 | 225 | Freshman
High School : Ennis HS
Coach Allen: “Houston is a versatile player that can come in a play a multitude of positions. Houston ran the offense from the QB spot at Ennis while also contributing at TE. With his natural size and strength we expect him to compete at quarterback but is physical enough to play any number of positions.”
