Ryan McCaul – 72 Louisiana-Monroe 6-5 294
2011: Played in 12 games.
2010: One of the most versatile offensive linemen in the country. Started all 12 games at three different positions. Started the opener and the final three games at center, started games two, three and four at left guard and games five through eight at left tackle. Part of an offensive line that protected for quarterback Kolton Browning to tally the third most total yards in the NCAA by a freshman and the second most total yards in ULM history
2009: Attended Northeastern Oklahoma A&M. Named to the JCFootball.com Preseason All-American Team prior to the 2009 season. Earned second team all-Southwest Conference honors for the Golden Norsemen. Helped pave the way for Da'Sor Horton to rush for a conference best 1,072 yards and 17 touchdowns. Norsemen also had the league's fourth best passing attack.
2008: Attended Northeastern Oklahoma A&M.
High School: Earned all-Mid-State Conference honors and 6A all-state honors following his senior year at Moore High School in Oklahoma. Finished his senior season with 30 tackles and a pair of sacks.
Personal: Full name is Ryan Collin McCaul. Born Dec. 26, 1989, in Moore, Okla. Son of Kevin and Deborah McCaul. Has one brother, Kevin. Majoring in political science.
Better in the: Running game.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
38. Eric Ball – Rice
Eric Ball – 78 Rice 6-4 300
2011: Played in 9 games. Elected to forgo his final season of eligibility and will graduate in four years this May. Missed 3 games with shoulder and leg injuries.
2010: Named the winner of the "Bloody" Joe Davis Award by his teammates after battling injuries while providing solid play all season. Opened the year with three starts at left guard, then made his first career start at center against Baylor. Moved over to center when Keshawn Carrington was injured against Northwestern. Made four starts at center but then missed a pair of games of his own because of an injury, and then returned to guard when he was cleared to return to the field. Returned to action with a start at left guard at Tulane.
2009: Played in a pair of games and earned a start before a high ankle sprain limited his playing time in the middle portion of the season. Saw action in the first three games, including extensive action at Oklahoma State after Jake Hicks was injured. Earned his first career start the following week in place of Hicks, vs. Vanderbilt, but left the game early with his own injury. Returned to action against UCF. Also saw action against Houston in the season finale.
2008: Redshirted.
High School: Attended Katy High School in Texas. Two-year starter for coach Gary Joseph and one of the anchors on the Tigers unbeaten 5A state championship squad. Two-time All-District 18-5A and second-team All-Greater Houston as a senior by the Houston Chronicle. Katy was a combined 29-1 in his two years on the varsity. Member of Dave Campbell's Texas Football Top 300.
Personal: Full Name: Eric Desmond Ball. Born: Sept. 9, 1989, at Los Gatos, Calif. Parents: Colin and Susan Ball, Katy (two brothers). Rice major: Political Science.
Better in the: Running game.
2011: Played in 9 games. Elected to forgo his final season of eligibility and will graduate in four years this May. Missed 3 games with shoulder and leg injuries.
2010: Named the winner of the "Bloody" Joe Davis Award by his teammates after battling injuries while providing solid play all season. Opened the year with three starts at left guard, then made his first career start at center against Baylor. Moved over to center when Keshawn Carrington was injured against Northwestern. Made four starts at center but then missed a pair of games of his own because of an injury, and then returned to guard when he was cleared to return to the field. Returned to action with a start at left guard at Tulane.
2009: Played in a pair of games and earned a start before a high ankle sprain limited his playing time in the middle portion of the season. Saw action in the first three games, including extensive action at Oklahoma State after Jake Hicks was injured. Earned his first career start the following week in place of Hicks, vs. Vanderbilt, but left the game early with his own injury. Returned to action against UCF. Also saw action against Houston in the season finale.
2008: Redshirted.
High School: Attended Katy High School in Texas. Two-year starter for coach Gary Joseph and one of the anchors on the Tigers unbeaten 5A state championship squad. Two-time All-District 18-5A and second-team All-Greater Houston as a senior by the Houston Chronicle. Katy was a combined 29-1 in his two years on the varsity. Member of Dave Campbell's Texas Football Top 300.
Personal: Full Name: Eric Desmond Ball. Born: Sept. 9, 1989, at Los Gatos, Calif. Parents: Colin and Susan Ball, Katy (two brothers). Rice major: Political Science.
Better in the: Running game.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
39. Joey Ray – Tulane
Joey Ray – 66 Tulane 6-3 310
2011: Played in 13 games.
2010: Saw action in all 12 games as a junior, including one start at center against Southeastern Louisiana (9/2). Key reserve who played both center and guard. Helped the offense average 127.5 rushing and 245.8 passing yards per game.
2009: Played in seven games as a junior, including starts at center at LSU (10/31) and at UCF (11/21). Also saw action against BYU (9/12), Marshall (10/10), Houston (10/17), Southern Miss (10/24) and SMU (11/28). In games he played, helped the team average 84.6 rushing yards and 176.3 passing yards per game.
2008: Saw action in seven games as a sophomore, playing along the offensive line against East Carolina (9/12), Louisiana-Monroe (9/20), SMU (9/25), Army (10/4), UTEP (10/11), Rice (10/25) and LSU (11/1). In games he played, helped the team average 151.1 rushing yards and 231.0 passing yards per game.
2007: Did not play as a true freshman.
High School: Three-year letterman at St. Thomas High in Texas where he played offensive guard and tackle, tight end and defensive tackle for coach Kurt Page. Named first-team all-state and All-District 3-6A his final two prep seasons and helped the Eagles advance to the state semifinals as a junior. Earned Hatnett Award as a senior, which is awarded annually by St. Thomas to honor the student-athlete who best defines courage, dedication and leadership. Also lettered in wrestling and track and field.
Personal: Born Joseph William Ray on May 10, 1989, in Tomball, Texas. Son of Jim and Therese Ray. Has one brother and two sisters. Majoring in finance.
Better in the: Running game.
2011: Played in 13 games.
2010: Saw action in all 12 games as a junior, including one start at center against Southeastern Louisiana (9/2). Key reserve who played both center and guard. Helped the offense average 127.5 rushing and 245.8 passing yards per game.
2009: Played in seven games as a junior, including starts at center at LSU (10/31) and at UCF (11/21). Also saw action against BYU (9/12), Marshall (10/10), Houston (10/17), Southern Miss (10/24) and SMU (11/28). In games he played, helped the team average 84.6 rushing yards and 176.3 passing yards per game.
2008: Saw action in seven games as a sophomore, playing along the offensive line against East Carolina (9/12), Louisiana-Monroe (9/20), SMU (9/25), Army (10/4), UTEP (10/11), Rice (10/25) and LSU (11/1). In games he played, helped the team average 151.1 rushing yards and 231.0 passing yards per game.
2007: Did not play as a true freshman.
High School: Three-year letterman at St. Thomas High in Texas where he played offensive guard and tackle, tight end and defensive tackle for coach Kurt Page. Named first-team all-state and All-District 3-6A his final two prep seasons and helped the Eagles advance to the state semifinals as a junior. Earned Hatnett Award as a senior, which is awarded annually by St. Thomas to honor the student-athlete who best defines courage, dedication and leadership. Also lettered in wrestling and track and field.
Personal: Born Joseph William Ray on May 10, 1989, in Tomball, Texas. Son of Jim and Therese Ray. Has one brother and two sisters. Majoring in finance.
Better in the: Running game.
Friday, January 27, 2012
40. Mark Spinney - Boston College
Mark Spinney - 69 Boston College 6-4 282
2011: Played in 11 games. Missed 1 game with a knee injury.
2010: Appeared in all 13 games. Made first start at right guard against Virginia Tech. Blocked for All-ACC back Montel Harris, who led the conference in rushing and ranks 16th nationally. The line allowed Eagles' running backs to gain 100 or more yards in nine different games.
2009: Appeared in seven games off the bench. BC ranked 39th in the country in sacks allowed (1.54). Blocked for RB Montel Harris who had the fourth-most carries in the country (308) and the 10th-most rushing yards (1,457). The line helped Harris record eight 100-yard games.
2008: Valuable scout team member.
2007: Redshirted.
High School: Twice earned All-State Division II honors as an offensive lineman at Bishop Guertin High School in New Hampshire; also played on the defensive line. Selected as the state's 2006 Gatorade Football Player of the Year. Recorded 119 pancake blocks in his senior season; also registered 91 tackles (38 solos), four sacks and three fumble recoveries on defense. Led the Cardinals to consecutive state Division II titles in 2005 and 2006. Played for head coach Tony Johnson.
Personal:Mark E. Spinney, born August 11, 1988. Enrolled in the Carroll School of Management. Mark is the middle of Marianne and Stephen Spinney's three children.
Better in the: Running game.
2011: Played in 11 games. Missed 1 game with a knee injury.
2010: Appeared in all 13 games. Made first start at right guard against Virginia Tech. Blocked for All-ACC back Montel Harris, who led the conference in rushing and ranks 16th nationally. The line allowed Eagles' running backs to gain 100 or more yards in nine different games.
2009: Appeared in seven games off the bench. BC ranked 39th in the country in sacks allowed (1.54). Blocked for RB Montel Harris who had the fourth-most carries in the country (308) and the 10th-most rushing yards (1,457). The line helped Harris record eight 100-yard games.
2008: Valuable scout team member.
2007: Redshirted.
High School: Twice earned All-State Division II honors as an offensive lineman at Bishop Guertin High School in New Hampshire; also played on the defensive line. Selected as the state's 2006 Gatorade Football Player of the Year. Recorded 119 pancake blocks in his senior season; also registered 91 tackles (38 solos), four sacks and three fumble recoveries on defense. Led the Cardinals to consecutive state Division II titles in 2005 and 2006. Played for head coach Tony Johnson.
Personal:Mark E. Spinney, born August 11, 1988. Enrolled in the Carroll School of Management. Mark is the middle of Marianne and Stephen Spinney's three children.
Better in the: Running game.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
41. Can Holland – North Carolina
Can Holland – 65 North Carolina 6-2 320
2011: Played in 11 games. Missed 2 games with a back injury.
2010: Appeared in all 13 games and started the final 12 regular season contests at center. Saw action on 812 snaps and posted 19 knock-downs. Graded out at 82 percent for the regular season. Saw action on all 72 offensive snaps vs. Tennessee in the Music City Bowl. Played all 84 snaps at Duke and graded out at 80 percent. Graded out at a team-high 90 percent against Virginia Tech. Had four knock-downs against Florida State. Played all 71 snaps against William & Mary and graded out at 85 percent with four knock-downs. Graded out at 80 percent against Virginia. Played all 72 snaps and graded out at a team-high 90 percent with four knock-downs against Clemson. Graded out at 87 percent against Georgia Tech.
2009: Started seven games at center and saw action on 531 snaps. Had a 74 percent grade and 17 knock-down blocks on the season. Came off the bench at Boston College for 21 snaps. Sat out the Miami game with a shoulder injury. Had one knock-down in limited action against Duke. Came off the bench at Virginia Tech and registered a 74 percent grade. Logged a team-best 84-percent grade against Florida State. Recorded a team-high six knock-downs versus Georgia Southern. Logged a season-best grade of 81 percent and had five knock-downs versus Virginia. Started at Georgia Tech and logged a 75-percent grade. Started second straight game at center against East Carolina and graded at 71 percent with two knock-downs. Made first career start at center at Connecticut and graded at 73 percent with two knock-down blocks. Also saw action off the bench against The Citadel.
2008: Saw action in wins over Georgia Tech and Boston College.
2007: Redshirted.
High School: Attended Perry Traditional Academy High School in Pennsylvania. Ranked among the top 30 players in Pennsylvania by SuperPrep. Ranked the No. 79 offensive lineman in the country by Scout.com. Named first-team 3A all-state by the Associated Press. Named Harrisburg Patriot-News "Platinum 33" team. First-team all-city honors as a senior. Earned All-WPIAL honors as a junior. Helped lead team to an 11-2 record and a city-league title. Had 47 pancake blocks as a senior. Coached by Bill Gallagher. Also participated in track and field.
Personal: Son of Turley and Leroy Holland. Born March 26, 1989. Biology major. People say he looks like teammate Mike Dykes. New Year's resolution was to give up vegetables. Favorite TV show is "Heroes". Says the one word his mother would use to describe him is "consuming". Says he would never leave home without his "character". Favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill is Top of the Hill • Began playing football at the age of 14 because his sister made him do so. Says the best thing about Carolina is "the people". Favorite NFL team is the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Better in the: Passing game.
2011: Played in 11 games. Missed 2 games with a back injury.
2010: Appeared in all 13 games and started the final 12 regular season contests at center. Saw action on 812 snaps and posted 19 knock-downs. Graded out at 82 percent for the regular season. Saw action on all 72 offensive snaps vs. Tennessee in the Music City Bowl. Played all 84 snaps at Duke and graded out at 80 percent. Graded out at a team-high 90 percent against Virginia Tech. Had four knock-downs against Florida State. Played all 71 snaps against William & Mary and graded out at 85 percent with four knock-downs. Graded out at 80 percent against Virginia. Played all 72 snaps and graded out at a team-high 90 percent with four knock-downs against Clemson. Graded out at 87 percent against Georgia Tech.
2009: Started seven games at center and saw action on 531 snaps. Had a 74 percent grade and 17 knock-down blocks on the season. Came off the bench at Boston College for 21 snaps. Sat out the Miami game with a shoulder injury. Had one knock-down in limited action against Duke. Came off the bench at Virginia Tech and registered a 74 percent grade. Logged a team-best 84-percent grade against Florida State. Recorded a team-high six knock-downs versus Georgia Southern. Logged a season-best grade of 81 percent and had five knock-downs versus Virginia. Started at Georgia Tech and logged a 75-percent grade. Started second straight game at center against East Carolina and graded at 71 percent with two knock-downs. Made first career start at center at Connecticut and graded at 73 percent with two knock-down blocks. Also saw action off the bench against The Citadel.
2008: Saw action in wins over Georgia Tech and Boston College.
2007: Redshirted.
High School: Attended Perry Traditional Academy High School in Pennsylvania. Ranked among the top 30 players in Pennsylvania by SuperPrep. Ranked the No. 79 offensive lineman in the country by Scout.com. Named first-team 3A all-state by the Associated Press. Named Harrisburg Patriot-News "Platinum 33" team. First-team all-city honors as a senior. Earned All-WPIAL honors as a junior. Helped lead team to an 11-2 record and a city-league title. Had 47 pancake blocks as a senior. Coached by Bill Gallagher. Also participated in track and field.
Personal: Son of Turley and Leroy Holland. Born March 26, 1989. Biology major. People say he looks like teammate Mike Dykes. New Year's resolution was to give up vegetables. Favorite TV show is "Heroes". Says the one word his mother would use to describe him is "consuming". Says he would never leave home without his "character". Favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill is Top of the Hill • Began playing football at the age of 14 because his sister made him do so. Says the best thing about Carolina is "the people". Favorite NFL team is the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Better in the: Passing game.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
42. Zach Swindall – Troy
Zach Swindall – 60 Troy 6-1 283
2011: Played in 12 games.
2010: Saw action in four games as a reserve offensive lineman. Played a total of 58 snaps, recording three knockdowns.
2009: Saw action in four games as a reserve offensive lineman. Played a total of 40 snaps, recording five knockdowns.
2008: Saw action in one game against Alcorn State as a reserve offensive lineman...Played for 13 total snaps grading at 92 percent.
2007: Redshirted.
High School: Was a four-year letter winner for coach Hugh Fountain at Charles Henderson High School in Alabama. Played offensive and defensive tackle and also served as long snapper. Was an honorable mention All-State pick. Was a member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Full name is Timothy Zachary Swindall. Was born on January 23, 1989. Is the son of Tim and Phyllis Swindall. Has one brother, Zeb, and one sister, Kaitlin. His dad played football at Auburn. Majoring in General Business.
Better in the: Passing Game.
2011: Played in 12 games.
2010: Saw action in four games as a reserve offensive lineman. Played a total of 58 snaps, recording three knockdowns.
2009: Saw action in four games as a reserve offensive lineman. Played a total of 40 snaps, recording five knockdowns.
2008: Saw action in one game against Alcorn State as a reserve offensive lineman...Played for 13 total snaps grading at 92 percent.
2007: Redshirted.
High School: Was a four-year letter winner for coach Hugh Fountain at Charles Henderson High School in Alabama. Played offensive and defensive tackle and also served as long snapper. Was an honorable mention All-State pick. Was a member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Full name is Timothy Zachary Swindall. Was born on January 23, 1989. Is the son of Tim and Phyllis Swindall. Has one brother, Zeb, and one sister, Kaitlin. His dad played football at Auburn. Majoring in General Business.
Better in the: Passing Game.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
43. Caleb Ruch – Rutgers
Caleb Ruch – 60 Rutgers 6-4 298
2011: Played in 13 games.
2010: Appeared in all 12 games with nine starts at right guard … also earned playing time at center.
2009: Reserve left guard who was limited to just two games with an injury.
2008: Appeared in 12 games with 10 starts (four at right guard and six at left guard) … made collegiate debut and first career start vs. Fresno State (9/1).
2007: Did not see game action.
High School: Top offensive lineman from the state of Pennsylvania. Rated as the No. 28 prospect in the state and the 35th-ranked offensive guard in the nation by Rivals.com. Four-year starter for head coach Jon Donnelly at Quakertown. Scout.com named Ruch the 32nd-ranked guard in the country. First-Team Class AAAA Associated Press All-State honors as a senior, becoming the first player in school history to achieve the honor. Philadelphia Inquirer All-Area First Team … Harrisburg Patriot-News “Platinum 33” team selection. Third-Team All-State selection by the Pennsylvania Football News. First-Team All-Area honoree by the Morning Call and Intelligencer. Durable player who made 47 career starts and missed just one game in his career due to injury in his freshman season. Did not allow a sack his senior year and yielded just one sack as a junior. One of 50 recipients of the Mini Max Award for excellence in high school football, as awarded by the Maxwell Club.
Personal: Born 9/16/88.
Better in the: Passing game.
2011: Played in 13 games.
2010: Appeared in all 12 games with nine starts at right guard … also earned playing time at center.
2009: Reserve left guard who was limited to just two games with an injury.
2008: Appeared in 12 games with 10 starts (four at right guard and six at left guard) … made collegiate debut and first career start vs. Fresno State (9/1).
2007: Did not see game action.
High School: Top offensive lineman from the state of Pennsylvania. Rated as the No. 28 prospect in the state and the 35th-ranked offensive guard in the nation by Rivals.com. Four-year starter for head coach Jon Donnelly at Quakertown. Scout.com named Ruch the 32nd-ranked guard in the country. First-Team Class AAAA Associated Press All-State honors as a senior, becoming the first player in school history to achieve the honor. Philadelphia Inquirer All-Area First Team … Harrisburg Patriot-News “Platinum 33” team selection. Third-Team All-State selection by the Pennsylvania Football News. First-Team All-Area honoree by the Morning Call and Intelligencer. Durable player who made 47 career starts and missed just one game in his career due to injury in his freshman season. Did not allow a sack his senior year and yielded just one sack as a junior. One of 50 recipients of the Mini Max Award for excellence in high school football, as awarded by the Maxwell Club.
Personal: Born 9/16/88.
Better in the: Passing game.
Monday, January 16, 2012
44. Moe Petrus – Connecticut
Moe Petrus – 57 Connecticut 6-2 302
2011: Selected All-BIG EAST Conference First Team for the 2011 college football season as chosen by the league’s eight head coaches. Played in 12 games.
2010: Started all 13 games and was a second team All-BIG EAST pick. Has started 26 straight games for UConn at center dating back to 2009 and started all 13 games in 2008 at left tackle for 39 straight starts. Helped allow Jordan Todman to eclipse the 1,000-yard rushing mark and help UConn rank 35th in the country in rushing offense. Earned an Offensive Game Ball following the Pittsburgh win (Nov. 11) along with other blockers in recognition of UConn's 265 rushing yards, including 22 by Todman. A member of the 2010 BIG EAST All-Academic team.
2009: Talented redshirt sophomore who moved over to the center position this past season and started all 13 games. Earned the Offensive Game Ball along with his fellow offensive line starters after the win against Notre Dame (Nov. 21).
2008: Started all 13 games for the Huskies at left guard in 2008. Was named to the Sporting News and Football Writers Association of America All-Freshman team. Was part of an offensive line that allowed running back Donald Brown to lead the country in rushing. UConn team was ranked 20th in the country in rushing yards per game and second in the BIG EAST at 204.58 yards per game. Earned a game ball, along with his fellow offensive linemen, in UConn's win over Virginia (Sept. 13). Assisted Donald Brown and company by helping team to rush for 358 yards in the International Bowl victory over Buffalo (Jan. 3).
2007: Redshirted. Named the Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week prior to the Rutgers (Nov. 3), Syracuse (Nov. 17) and West Virginia (Nov. 24) games.
High School: A 2006 Canadian All-Star. Captain of Team Canada. Member of 2005 Team Canada Global Junior Championship team and MVP of the championship game. Helped Vanier to the Cegep Championship in 2006 with a 12-1 record. Also captained Vanier, the same school that produced former Husky Shawn Mayne.
Personal: Muhammad Petrus. Born on February 22, 1986. A psychology major.
Better in the: Passing game.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
45. Chris Anzevino - Kent State
Chris Anzevino – 55 Kent State 6-2 295
2011: Played in 12 games.
2010: Earrned All-MAC Third Team honors. Named to the the Rimington Trophy 2010 Spring Watch List as one of 37 players on the preliminary list for the trophy that is awarded annually to the top center in the Football Bowl Subdivision.
2009: Started every game at center for the second consecutive year
2008: Redshirt Freshman Season. Anchor of offensive line that paved way for nation’s 11th-best rushing offense. Named team’s Offensive Rookie of the Year, starting all 12 games at center. Won the starting job in the preseason and was one of two redshirt freshmen who started on the line.
2007: Freshman Season. Redshirted.
High School: Named first-team All-Steel Valley Conference, All-Trumbull County, and All-Northeast Ohio and second-team All-Ohio after recording over 50 tackles and helping the Warren G. Harding Raiders to a regional runner-up finish as a senior. Also a state qualifier in the discus and shot put as a letterwinner on the track and field team. Earned one varsity wrestling letter. Was coached by Thom McDaniels.
Personal: Born Dec. 31, 1988. Parents are Ronald Anzevino and Loraine Tomocik.Has four older siblings. Majoring in special education. Last name is pronounced an-zuh-VEE-no.
Better in the: Running game.
2011: Played in 12 games.
2010: Earrned All-MAC Third Team honors. Named to the the Rimington Trophy 2010 Spring Watch List as one of 37 players on the preliminary list for the trophy that is awarded annually to the top center in the Football Bowl Subdivision.
2009: Started every game at center for the second consecutive year
2008: Redshirt Freshman Season. Anchor of offensive line that paved way for nation’s 11th-best rushing offense. Named team’s Offensive Rookie of the Year, starting all 12 games at center. Won the starting job in the preseason and was one of two redshirt freshmen who started on the line.
2007: Freshman Season. Redshirted.
High School: Named first-team All-Steel Valley Conference, All-Trumbull County, and All-Northeast Ohio and second-team All-Ohio after recording over 50 tackles and helping the Warren G. Harding Raiders to a regional runner-up finish as a senior. Also a state qualifier in the discus and shot put as a letterwinner on the track and field team. Earned one varsity wrestling letter. Was coached by Thom McDaniels.
Personal: Born Dec. 31, 1988. Parents are Ronald Anzevino and Loraine Tomocik.Has four older siblings. Majoring in special education. Last name is pronounced an-zuh-VEE-no.
Better in the: Running game.
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