A LOOK BACK Former recruiting classes

2003
OHIO STATE
Louis Irizarry, TE, Ursuline: Saw limited action at tight end and special teams. Suspended for multiple games after being arrested for assault for dorm room altercation in October. Reinstated before Fiesta Bowl and pled guilty to reduced charges in early January.
YSU
Tom Zetts, QB, Boardman: Redshirted after breaking collarbone.
Rob Massucci, DB, Warren Harding: Originally committed to YSU, then enrolled at Air Force. Transferred back to YSU.
Tim Dewberry, DB, Canfield: Redshirted.
MICHIGAN
Prescott Burgess, LB, Warren Harding: Played in 12 of 13 games, recording 15 tackles at linebacker and special teams.
MICHIGAN STATE
Sean Clayton, TE, Poland: Switched from quarterback to tight end. Redshirted.
Maurice Smith-Davis, LB, Howland: Redshirted.
PITTSBURGH
Mike McGlynn, OL, Fitch: Redshirted.
Mike Phillips, DB, Warren Harding: Redshirted.
WEST VIRGINIA
Davanzo Tate, DB, Fitch: Redshirted.
Mike Villagrana, DE, Boardman: Redshirted.
Andrew Good, K, Boardman: Redshirted.
Keilen Dykes, DE, Chaney: Redshirted.
GEORGIA TECH
Kevin Tuminello, C, Boardman: Redshirted.
TOLEDO
John Greco, OL, Boardman: Redshirted.
KENT STATE
Kiff Kinkead, OL, Champion: Redshirted.
MIAMI, OHIO
Mike Kokal, QB, Warren Harding: Redshirted.
2002
OHIO STATE
Maurice Clarett, RB, Warren Harding: Named Big Ten Freshman of the Year in leading Buckeyes to national title in 2002. Served one-year suspension during sophomore year for accepting money from a family friend and lying about it to university and NCAA investigators. Challenging NFL rule that prohibits players from entering draft until three years after high school graduation.
Doug Datish, OL, Howland: Saw limited time on offense for the Buckeyes in 2003. Redshirted in 2002.
YSU
Max King, TE, Champion: Saw limited action in 2003. Redshirted in 2002.
Marty Hutchinson, LB, Newton Falls: Recorded 11 tackles and two interceptions in 2003. Redshirted in 2002.
Josh Cayson, RB, Warren JFK: Led team with 135 carries for 769 yards and four touchdowns. Academically ineligible in 2002.
Brandon Brown, DL, Ursuline: Recorded 42 tackles and two sacks in 2003. One of five true freshmen to play in 2002, recording 12 tackles.
PENN STATE
Blase Iorio, OL, Sharpsville: Did not play in 2003. Redshirted in 2002.
MICHIGAN STATE
Dave Herron, LB, Warren Harding: Switched from fullback to linebacker for 2003 season, recording eight tackles in limited action. Granted a medical redshirt in 2002 with ankle injury.
SYRACUSE
Anthony Smith, DB, Hubbard: Recorded team-high five interceptions and ranked third on team with 106 tackles in 2003. One of five true freshmen to play in 2002, recording 37 tackles, including two for a loss.
LOUISVILLE
Jimmy Riley, WR, Ursuline: Played in nine games, returning four kicks for 58 yards in limited action. Redshirted in 2002.
VIRGINIA
Braden Campbell, DL, Slippery Rock: Recorded 17 tackles in 12 games in 2003. Recorded 17 tackles as true freshman in 2002.
WAKE FOREST
Steve Vallos, OL, Boardman: Started every game in 2003, earning Freshman All-American honors from The Sporting News. Redshirted in 2002.
AKRON
Bill Sullivan, K, Niles: Made 3 of 3 field goals and 5 of 5 extra points in 2003. Also punted 41 times for 42.2 yards per punt average. In 2002, made 7 of 14 field goals and 40 of 43 extra points.
DUKE
Mike Schneider, QB, Sharon: Completed 97 of 208 passes for 1,220 yards and four touchdowns in 2003. Redshirted in 2002.
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Jay Upthegrove, DB, Boardman: Did not play in 2003. Recorded 14 tackles in eight games in 2002.
Phil Doyle, LB, Kennedy Catholic: Recorded 14 tackles in nine games in 2003. Recorded seven tackles playing primarily on special teams in 2002.
NAVY
Evan Beard, LB, Boardman: Recorded 13 tackles in six games in 2003. Did not play in 2002.
HARVARD
Jim Morocco, K, Sharon: Made 2 of 4 field goals and 12 of 16 extra points in 2003. Made 1 of 3 field goals and 3 of 4 extra points in 2002.
WOFFORD
Gaby Dibo, DL, Poland: Recorded 16 tackles, including two sacks, in 2003. Had seven tackles in limited action in 2002.
Tim Beckner, OL, Newton Falls: Appeared in nine games in 2003. Saw limited action on line in 2002.
2001
YSU
John Bartos, OL, Ursuline: Started every game on offensive line in 2003. Sat out 2002 season after failing to meet eligibility requirements. Redshirted in 2001.
Tony Limongi, DL, Niles: Played in 10 games in 2003, including first career start against Illinois State. Saw limited action on offense in 2002, switching to defensive line in offseason. Redshirted in 2001.
MICHIGAN
Marlin Jackson, DB, Sharon: Switched to safety in 2003, recording 50 tackles and two interceptions in 2003. Will bypass NFL draft to return for senior season. Second team AP All-America and first team All-Big Ten in 2002, Named to Sporting News' Freshmen All-America first team in 2001, recording 47 tackles and three interceptions.
PENN STATE
Terrance Phillips, WR, Sharon: Caught eight passes for 136 yards and a touchdown in 2003. Saw limited action in 2002 after redshirting in 2001.
Isaac Smolko, TE, Springfield: Caught one pass for three yards and a touchdown and recorded two tackles in 2003. Saw limited action in 2002 after redshirting in 2001.
WASHINGTON STATE
Josh Swogger, QB, Ursuline: Completed 41 of 81 passes for 548 yards and a touchdown in 2003. Will be redshirt sophomore in 2004 after redshirting in 2002 and grayshirting in 2001.
PITTSBURGH
Kevin Harris, DT, Sharon: Saw limited action in 2002 and did not play in 2001.
MISSOURI
Brad Smith, QB, Chaney: Should be Heisman Trophy candidate in 2004 after setting school career yardage record in just second season. Threw for 1,822 yards and ran for 1,310 in 2003. Became second player in Div. I-A history to throw for 2,000 yards and rush for 1,000 yards as a true freshman in 2002.
DUKE
Jamin Pastore, CB, Beaver Local: Switched to reserve cornerback in 2003. Did not play in 2002. Suffered season-ending injury after playing in season opener against Florida State in 2001.
Micah Harris, LB, Poland: Recorded 32 tackles in 10 games in 2003. Started every game in 2002, recording 61 tackles. Played in every game in 2001, recording 31 tackles. Earned freshman All-ACC honors.
MIAMI, OHIO
Ryan Meyer, OL, Hubbard: Did not play in 2002 after being redshirted in 2001.
Marcus Johnson, DE, Ursuline: Had nine tackles and a sack in 2003. Recorded three tackles in limited action in 2002 after redshirting 2001 season.
LOUISIANA TECH
Matt Kubik, QB, Mooney: Did not attempt pass in 2003. Played one game (did not attempt a pass) in 2002. Redshirted in 2001.
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Justin George, CB, Kennedy Catholic: Saw limited action in 2003, mainly on kick and punt returns. Moved to defensive back in 2002, recording 38 tackles and leading team in punt return average. Named to Gateway all-newcomer team as freshman in 2001 after leading team in receptions (38) and receiving yards (328).
BUCKNELL
Ian Nutt, WR, Howland: Moved to wide receiver in 2003, catching two passes. Saw action in all 12 games. Caught eight passes in 2002 after moving to tight end. Did not play in 2001. Recruited as a quarterback.
VILLANOVA
Brian Hulea, LB, Canfield: Led team with 141 tackles in 2003, earning first team All-Atlantic 10 honors. Recorded 70 tackles in 2002 before missing final four games with mono. Redshirted in 2001.
-- Vindicator staff report