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-Ranked as the No. 28 overall prospect and No. 1 quarterback in the most recent edition of the WisFootball.net class of 2009 player rankings, Racine Horlick quarterback Steve Morris (6-0, 184) had about as good of a senior season as any player could hope to have.

One of the state's most electrifying and dynamic offensive players during the 2008 season, Morris completed 244 of 385 passes for 2,827 yards and 28 touchdowns and rushed 225 times for 1,352 yards and 17 touchdowns. His long list of accolades included WFCA first-team all-state, WFCA Offensive Player of the Year, Associated Press unanimous first-team all-state, WFCA all-region, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel first-team all-area, Racine Journal Times first-team all-Racine County, first-team all-conference and Southeast Conference Co-Offensive Player of the Year.

Not surprisingly, that type of season has helped draw recruiting interest from a number of Division I-FBS, Division I-FCS and Division II schools.

“I'm taking visits to Southwest Baptist and Concordia-St. Paul. Those are planned,” Morris said. “I also plan on going to Southern Illinois, St. Cloud and Oregon.”

While he doesn't have any scholarship offers at this time, Morris said most of the schools have indicated that they will talk about the financial aspect of things during his visits.

A star quarterback in high school, some have speculated if Morris might be better suited to play a different position at the college level giving him the “athlete” label. But according to Morris, a position change may not necessarily be in his future.

“I'm getting recruited primarily as a quarterback, but with St. Cloud, there's talk of playing as an athlete, maybe at more than one position.”

No matter which position he ends up at, Morris definitely has the talent to help out a football program in one fashion or another.

A three-year starter, Morris finished his varsity career completing 424 of 762 passes for 4,762 yards and 42 touchdowns. He also rushed 434 times for 2,015 yards and 26 touchdowns.

Morris reported a 4.53-second 40-yard dash, 225-pound bench press max and 405-pound squat max.

-Cedar Grove-Belgium tight end/linebacker Josh Peterson (6-4, 215) has some good news of the preferred walk-on variety.

“I have a walk-on (invite) to Western Michigan,” Peterson told WisFootball.net on Monday. “I missed the scholarship by one guy who also had an offer to Michigan State but committed to WMU quickly.

“South Dakota State also gave me a walk-on assuming that the recruits ahead of me don't accept the scholarship,” Peterson said.

WMU and SDSU aren't the only schools showing an interest in WisFootball.net's No. 26 overall prospect and No. 1 tight end in the class of 2009 though.

Peterson said he has visits scheduled with Michigan Tech, Northern Michigan, Southwest Minnesota State, UW-Stevens Point and UW-Stout.

A standout on both offense and defense, Peterson received WFCA honorable-mention all-state, Associated Press honorable-mention all-state, WFCA all-region and first-team all-conference honors as a linebacker. He was also named Sheboygan Press first-team all-area and first-team all-conference at tight end.

Peterson was selected to play in the WFCA Division 4-7 All-Star Game.

-Dana Derricks (6-1, 185) did a little bit of everything for Plum City High School this season. He played quarterback, running back, defensive back, outside linebacker and returned punts. He even earned Eau Claire Leader-Telegram honorable-mention all-area and first-team all-conference linebacker and second-team all-conference receiver honors.

Now Derricks is hearing from a number of colleges and universities including Minnesota-Crookston, UW-Stout, UW-River Falls, UW-Stevens Point, UW-Eau Claire and Wartburg College.

“I'm being recruited not for one position as most kids are,” Derricks said. “I was a two-way player, as well as special teams, and am being recruited for defense from some schools and offense from others. Also, special teams (punt returns) from all of them.”

Of the list of suitors, it seems the strongest interest has come from UW-River Falls, UW-Stout, Wartburg and Minnesota-Crookston with each of the schools making contact via the telephone numerous times and visiting Plum City High School.

“UM-Crookston and Wartburg College are the early favorites, but I'm very open to any other offers,” Derricks explained. “I have an official visit to UM-Crookston on the 17th and an official visit to Wartburg on the 24th.”

The younger brother of UW-River Falls linebacker Dominic Derricks, Dana Derricks reported a 4.66-second 40-yard dash, 250-pound bench press and 360-pound squat.

Dana Derricks senior highlight film.

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21 RB Ryan Givens (5-10, 175) Milwaukee Riverside – The top running back prospect in the class of 2009, Givens has received scholarship offers from Illinois State, North Dakota and South Dakota. He was named Associated Press honorable-mention all-state, WFCA honorable-mention all-state, WFCA all-region, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel first-team all-area and first-team all-conference. Carried the ball 162 times for 1,508 yards and 20 touchdowns. Also had 18 receptions for 147 yards and a touchdown.

22 LB Brian Otto (6-1, 217) West Allis Hale – Verbally committed to the University of North Dakota over a scholarship offer from South Dakota and interest from Wisconsin, Minnesota and Eastern Illinois. Finished his senior season with 63 solo tackles, 40 assisted tackles, 11 tackles for loss, six sacks, six pass breakups, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one blocked extra point. Received WFCA all-region, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel honorable-mention all-area, CNI Newspapers first-team all-suburban and first-team all-conference honors for his efforts.

23 WR Jo Jo Pregont (6-6, 215) Janesville Craig – By far one of the biggest receiving targets in the state, Pregont totaled 62 receptions for 927 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2008. Finished his high school career with 178 receptions for 2,796 yards and 28 touchdowns. Earned WFCA honorable-mention all-state, Associated Press second-team all-state, WFCA all-region, Capital Times first-team all-area, Wisconsin State Journal first-team all-area, first-team all-conference and Big Eight Conference Receiver of the Year recognition.

24 WR/DB Matt Kerswill (6-1, 180) D. C. Everest - Kerswill was named WFCA first-team all-state, WFCA all-region, Wausau Daily Herald Co-Player of the Year (with Edgar's Justin Sinz), WSAW NewsChannel 7 all-star, unanimous first-team all-conference and the Wisconsin Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Year. He also received second-team all-conference honors at defensive back. Received scholarship offers from North Dakota, North Dakota State and South Dakota.

25 LB Cordero Finley (6-2, 210) Kenosha Bradford – Chose the University of North Dakota over a scholarship offer from South Dakota and interest from Eastern Illinois, North Dakota State and Winona State. Finley finished his senior season with 84 tackles, three pass breakups and one interception. Was named Milwaukee Journal Sentinel honorable-mention all-area, Kenosha News first-team all-Kenosha County and first-team all-conference.

26 TE/LB Josh Peterson (6-4, 215) Cedar Grove-Belgium – A standout on both offense and defense, Peterson received WFCA honorable-mention all-state, Associated Press honorable-mention all-state, WFCA all-region and first-team all-conference honors as a linebacker. He was also named Sheboygan Press first-team all-area and first-team all-conference at tight end. Iowa State and Northwestern have both shown recruiting interest.

27 TE/DE Ben Landry (6-5, 225) Pewaukee – One of the state's most decorated players in the class of 2009, Landry had an outstanding season at both tight end and defensive end. At tight end, he hauled in 26 receptions for 543 yards and six touchdowns earning WFCA first-team all-state, WFCA all-region, Waukesha Freeman first-team all-Waukesha County and first-team all-conference acclaim. At defensive end, he totaled 40 solo tackles and 54 assisted tackles earning Associated Press first-team all-state, WFCA honorable-mention all-state, WFCA all-region, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel first-team all-area, Waukesha Freeman first-team all-Waukesha County, first-team all-conference and Woodland Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors. Recruiting interest has come from Division I-FBS, Division I-FCS and Division II schools.

28 QB Steve Morris (6-0, 184) Racine Horlick – Perhaps the most dynamic offensive player in the state during the 2008 season, Morris completed 244 of 385 passes for 2,827 yards and 28 touchdowns and rushed 225 times for 1,352 yards and 17 touchdowns. List of accolades included WFCA first-team all-state, WFCA Offensive Player of the Year, Associated Press unanimous first-team all-state, WFCA all-region, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel first-team all-area, Racine Journal Times first-team all-Racine County, first-team all-conference and Southeast Conference Co-Offensive Player of the Year. Drawn recruiting interest from Oregon, Southern Illinois, St. Cloud State, Concordia-St. Paul and Southwest Baptist University.

29 LB George Rainey (6-4, 215) Milwaukee South – A number of colleges have shown interest including Minnesota, Buffalo, Northern Illinois, Western Michigan, Southern Illinois, North Dakota and Minnesota-Moorhead. Registered 129 tackles, eight sacks, three interceptions and six fumble recoveries as a senior. Named WFCA first-team all-state, Associated Press second-team all-state, WFCA all-region, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel first-team all-area, first-team all-conference and Milwaukee City Conference – Blackbourn Division Co-Player of the Year.

30 LB Nicholas Hill (6-2, 210) Milwaukee Washington – Boasts a scholarship offer from North Dakota State and interest from Wisconsin, St. Cloud State and Concordia-St. Paul. Earned Milwaukee Journal Sentinel second-team all-area, first-team all-conference and Milwaukee City Conference - Richardson Division Defensive Player of the Year honors as a senior.


31 DB Deon McLain (5-10, 185) Racine Park – Right up there with Milwaukee Riverside's Ryan Givens as the state's top running backs. Put up amazing numbers as a senior. Totaled 291 carries for 2,623 yards and 40 touchdowns and 10 receptions for 197 yards and two touchdowns. List of season honors included WFCA first-team all-state, Associated Press first-team all-state, WFCA all-region, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel first-team all-area, Racine Journal Times first-team all-Racine County, first-team all-conference and Southeast Conference Co-Offensive Player of the Year.

32 TE Joel Effertz (6-4, 235) Ladysmith – Committed to the University of Arizona for baseball. Also excels on the football field where he obtained WFCA first-team all-state, WFCA all-region, Eau Claire Leader-Telegram first-team all-area and first-team all-conference honors at tight end. Named WFCA honorable-mention all-state, WFCA all-region and first-team all-conference as a punter. Also received second-team all-conference accolades at defensive end.

33 K Jason Baker (5-11, 190) Milwaukee Hamilton – Accepted a scholarship offer to Eastern Illinois over a scholarship offer from Minnesota-Moorhead, preferred walk-on invites from Western Michigan and North Dakota State and interest from Wisconsin. Baker completed 31 of 36 extra points and 3 of 10 field goals with a long of 45-yards as a senior. He also pinned 19 of his 41 kickoffs in the end zone as touchbacks. He received Associated Press second-team all-state, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel second-team all-area and first-team all-conference honors for his efforts. He was also named first-team all-conference at punter.


34 OL Nick Doehling (6-2, 296) Arrowhead - Doehling garnered WFCA first-team all-state, Associated Press first-team all-state, WFCA all-region, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel first-team all-area, Waukesha Freeman first-team all-Waukesha County and first-team all-conference honors. Has a scholarship offer from the University of South Dakota and interest from North Dakota, North Dakota State and Southern Illinois.


35 DB Angelo Ruiz (6-1, 192) Oak Creek – Big hitter who will likely have to go the junior college route with North Dakota State College of Science and Iowa Central Community College both expressing interest. Tallied 77 tackles, two tackles for loss, two interceptions, two knock-downs, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery as a senior. Named Associated Press second-team all-state, WFCA honorable-mention all-state, WFCA all-region, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel first-team all-area, CNI Newspapers first-team all-suburban and first-team all-conference.

36 OL/DL Alex Dietzen (6-9, 305) Appleton East – Easily one of the biggest prospects in the state this recruiting cycle, Dietzen performed well on both sides of the ball this season garnering Appleton Post-Crescent first-team all-area and first-team all-conference honors on the offensive line and honorable-mention all-conference on the defensive line. Was named first-team all-conference on the defensive line and second-team all-conference on the offensive line as a junior.

37 QB/DB Mitch Olson (6-1, 203) Chippewa Falls – Has a scholarship offer from Division II Minnesota-Moorhead. Also drawn interest from Air Force, North Dakota, North Dakota State, South Dakota, Holy Cross, Brown, Princeton, Pennsylvania, St. Cloud State, Minnesota State-Mankato and Minnesota-Duluth. Received Associated Press honorable-mention all-state, Chippewa Herald all-Chippewa County and first-team all-conference honors as a defensive back. Also earned WFCA all-region, Eau Claire Leader-Telegram first-team all-area and first-team all-conference laurels at quarterback. Named the Chippewa Herald Chippewa County Player of the Year.

38 DB/LB Kyle Zuleger (5-10, 176) Appleton East – Senior season honors included Appleton Post-Crescent second-team all-area and first-team all-conference honors as a linebacker. Was named honorable-mention all-conference at running back and defensive back as a junior. Recruiting interest has come from Wisconsin, North Dakota State, South Dakota, Illinois State and Southern Illinois.

39 LB Joey Balthazor (6-3, 212) Arrowhead - Balthazor was named WFCA first-team all-state, Associated Press first-team all-state, WFCA all-region, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel first-team all-area, Waukesha Freeman first-team all-Waukesha County, first-team all-conference and Classic Eight Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a senior. He finished the season with 104 tackles, three sacks, eight tackles for loss and an interception. Holds a scholarship offer from the University of South Dakota.

40 DB Bobby Ollman (5-11, 200) Homestead – Received WFCA honorable-mention all-state, WFCA all-region, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel honorable-mention all-area, CNI Newspapers first-team all-suburban, first-team all-conference and North Shore Conference Defensive Back of the Year honors. Finished the year with 31 solo tackles, 26 assisted tackles, five interceptions and one fumble recovery. Garnered a scholarship offer from North Dakota State and interest from Minnesota, South Dakota State, Winona State, St. Cloud State and Concordia-St. Paul.

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-According to St. Francis head coach Doug Sarver, quarterback Cory Knapp (6-4, 185) has verbally committed to play at Division III UW-Whitewater.

“(Knapp) informed Coach (Lance) Leipold that he will play football for the Warhawks while continuing his education at UW-Whitewater,” Coach Sarver said.

“Cory had recruiting interest from several DI-A, DII and DIII schools and felt that Whitewater was the best fit for him educationally as well as the opportunity to play and compete in the Warhawk football program.”

A first-team all-conference selection as a junior and CNI Newspapers honorable-mention all-suburban and second-team all-conference honoree as a senior, Knapp completed 85 of 156 passing attempts for 1,266 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2008.

Knapp holds St. Francis High School career passing records for attempts (413), completions (229), yards (3,040), touchdowns (32), and passing percentage (55%).

He was also selected to play in the WFCA Division 4-7 All-Star Game.

-In a recruiting update sent to WisFootball.net, Madison Edgewood wide receiver/defensive back/return specialist Connor Cosgrove (6-0, 180) said he has scholarship offers from Division I United States Air Force Academy and Division II St. Cloud State.

In addition, he has also been in contact with Northern Illinois, Cornell and New Hampshire.

The son of former University of Wisconsin and University of Nebraska defensive coordinator Kevin Cosgrove and younger brother of University of Minnesota graduate assistant coach Clint Cosgrove, Connor Cosgrove was named to the Shrine Madison all-city team as a senior this season.

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1 DL Jordan Kohout (6-4, 265) Waupun – Widely considered to be the top prospect in the state, Kohout committed to the University of Wisconsin during their Junior Day last February. Also received heavy interest from Iowa. A shoulder injury kept Kohout out for most of his senior season limiting him to playing in just three games. Will bulk up and play defensive tackle for the Badgers. Graduated early and will begin taking classes at Madison in January.

Jordan Kohout 2008 highlight film. 


2 DL Shelby Harris (6-3, 240) Homestead – Though Harris would have likely garnered several major scholarship offers, like Kohout, he decided to commit to the University of Wisconsin during their Junior Day. Harris received WFCA first-team all-state, Associated Press first-team all-state, WFCA all-region, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel first-team all-area CNI Newspapers first-team all-suburban and first-team all-conference accolades at defensive tackle. He was also named honorable-mention all-conference as a defensive end. Finished the year with 76 tackles.


3 Ryan Groy (6-5, 300) Middleton – One of three early in-state commits for the University of Wisconsin. Also garnered early interest from Iowa, Michigan and Minnesota. Senior season laurels consisted of Associated Press unanimous first-team all-state, WFCA first-team all-state, WFCA all-region, Wisconsin State Journal first-team all-area, Capital Times first-team all-area, first-team all-conference and Big Eight Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year.


4 LB Tyler Dippel (6-5, 254) Hartford Union – The University of Wisconsin secured a verbal commitment from Dippel beating out scholarship offers extended by Stanford, Western Michigan, Central Michigan and Illinois State. Earned Associated Press first-team all-state, WFCA first-team all-state, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel first-team all-area, first-team all-conference and Wisconsin Little Ten Conference Back of the Year honors. Will likely end up on the defensive line at the college level.


5 LB A.J. Klein (6-2, 225) Kimberly – Committed to Iowa State over scholarship offers from Western Michigan, Northern Illinois and Wyoming. Also had some early interest Wisconsin and Michigan State. Long list of senior season honors included WFCA first-team all-state, Associated Press first-team all-state, WFCA all-region, Appleton Post-Crescent first-team all-area, unanimous first-team all-conference, Fox Valley Association Linebacker of the Year and Fox Valley Association Defensive Player of the Year. Totaled 64 solo tackles, 57 assisted tackles and five sacks.


6 OL/DL Travis Frederick (6-5, 315) Big Foot – Chose the University of Wisconsin over scholarship offers from Air Force, Navy and North Dakota State. Earned two-way WFCA first-team all-state, Associated Press first-team all-state offensive lineman, Associated Press second-team all-state defensive lineman, two-way WFCA all-region, two-way Wisconsin State Journal first-team all-area, Wisconsin State Journal Small Schools Player of the Year, two-way first-team all-conference and South Rock Valley Conference Lineman of the Year honors. Could play on the offensive line or defensive line while in Madison.

7 TE/DE Justin Juckem (6-5, 245) Chilton – Verbally committed to North Dakota State University over scholarship offers from Boston College, Washington State, Army and North Dakota. Named Appleton Post-Crescent second-team all-area and second-team all-conference at tight end as a senior. Will most likely play defensive end at NDSU.



Justin Juckem 2008 highlight film.

8 K Jeff Budzien (6-0, 152) Arrowhead – One of the nation's top kickers, Budzien chose Northwestern over scholarship offers from Kansas State, Rice, Army and Illinois State. He was named Associated Press unanimous first-team all-state, WFCA first-team all-state, WFCA all-region, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel first-team all-area, Waukesha Freeman first-team all-Waukesha County and first-team all-conference after completing 65-of-65 extra points and 8-of-12 field goals with kicks of 26, 29, 31, 32, 36, 37, 42 and 48-yards this season. Of his 88 kickoffs, 70 of them ended up as touchbacks.

9 DL Zach Anderson (6-2, 295) Ladysmith – Committed to Northern Illinois over scholarship offers from Ball State, Western Michigan and South Dakota. Also received interest from Minnesota and Wisconsin. Named WFCA first-team all-state, Associated Press first-team all-state, WFCA all-region, Eau Claire Leader-Telegram first-team all-area and first-team all-conference.

10 WR/DB Jayme Wells (5-11, 185) Kimberly – Had a scholarship offer from Northern Illinois and Wisconsin was interested in him as a preferred walk-on, but Wells decided to go the baseball route signing a National Letter of Intent to play baseball for Northern Illinois. Senior season honors list is a mile long and includes two-way WFCA first-team all-state, WFCA Defensive Player of the Year, two-way Associated Press first-team all-state, Associated Press Player of the Year, two-way WFCA all-region, two-way Appleton Post-Crescent first-team all-area, and unanimous first-team all-conference at wide receiver, defensive back and return specialist. Was also named the Fox Valley Association Offensive Receiver of the Year and Defensive Back of the Year. Scored 23 total touchdowns and had 48 receptions for 1,061 yards. Registered 19 solo tackles, 15 assisted tackles and four interceptions on defense.

Highlights of 2008 Division 2 State Championship Game.

11 DE Clay Gosse (6-4, 248) Appleton North – Has scholarship offers from Western Michigan and South Dakota, but is also garnering recruiting interest for track. Totaled 44 tackles, seven tackles for loss, four sacks, six quarterback knockdowns, one interception and one fumble recovery as a senior. Received WFCA first-team all-state, WFCA all-region, Appleton Post-Crescent first-team all-area, unanimous first-team all-conference and Fox Valley Association Defensive Lineman of the Year laurels.

12 OL Jared Volk (6-4, 287) Arrowhead - Volk was named a WFCA first-team all-state, WFCA all-region, Waukesha Freeman first-team all-Waukesha County and first-team all-conference selection as an offensive lineman. He also earned Associated Press second-team all-state and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel second-team all-area honors at defensive tackle. Verbally committed to Northern Illinois over scholarship offers from Illinois State, North Dakota and North Dakota State as well as interest from Ball State and Minnesota.

13 OL Hank Jacobs (6-5, 285) Beaver Dam – List of senior season honors included Associated Press second-team all-state, WFCA honorable-mention all-state, WFCA all-region, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel first-team all-area, Wisconsin State Journal second-team all-area, first-team all-conference and Wisconsin Little 10 Conference Lineman of the Year. Verbally committed to North Dakota State over a scholarship offer from Army and interest from Northern Illinois and Southern Illinois.

14 LB Ross Elliott (6-2, 225) Madison La Follette – Holds a scholarship offer from Western Michigan and has drawn interest from several other Division I schools including Duke. Named to the Shrine Madison all-city team and second-team all-conference as a senior.

15 LB Paul Swan (6-1, 210) Oconomowoc – Swan finished up his recruiting process fairly early, committing to Bowling Green over a scholarship offer from North Dakota State back in July. Received WFCA honorable-mention all-state, WFCA all-region and first-team all-conference recognition.



16 OL Greg Peterson (6-5, 265) Waukesha West – Peterson verbally committed to take a scholarship offer from Western Michigan University over a preferred walk-on invite from the University of Wisconsin. He was named second-team all-conference as a senior.

17 WR Ben Ericksen (6-1, 180) Greendale - Ericksen was named the Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year, WFCA first-team all-state, Associated Press unanimous first-team all-state, WFCA all-region, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel first-team all-area, CNI Newspapers all-suburban, CNI Newspapers all-suburban Player of the Year, first-team all-conference and Woodland Conference Offensive Player of the Year. He finished his senior season with 69 receptions for 1,335 yards and 19 touchdowns. Holds scholarship offers from South Dakota, North Dakota State and Illinois State as well as a preferred walk-on invite from the University of Wisconsin.

Ben Ericksen 2008 highlight film.

18 OL/DL Ethan Hemer (6-6, 260) Medford – Earned WFCA first-team all-state, Associated Press second-team all-state, WFCA all-region, WSAW NewsChannel 7 all-star, two-way unanimous first-team all-conference and Great Northern Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors as a senior. Scholarship offers have come from Northern Iowa, South Dakota and Illinois State. The University of Wisconsin has asked him to be a preferred walk-on and South Dakota State has also shown some interest.

19 DE Ben Gardner (6-4, 230) Homestead – Already received scholarship offers from South Dakota State, South Dakota, North Dakota and Eastern Illinois. Also has a preferred walk-on invite from the University of Wisconsin. Gardner earned WFCA first-team all-state, WFCA all-region, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel first-team all-area, CNI Newspapers first-team all-suburban and first-team all-conference honors as a senior. He was also named the North Shore Conference Defensive Player of the Year and North Shore Conference Defensive Lineman of the Year. Finished the season with 62 tackles and six sacks.

20 TE/LB Ethan Bachinski (6-3, 215) Milton – A standout on both sides of the ball, Bachinski was named Associated Press second-team all-state at linebacker, two-way WFCA honorable-mention all-state, two-way WFCA all-region, two-way Wisconsin State Journal first-team all-area, two-way Capital Times first-team all-area and unanimous two-way first-team all-conference. Hauled in 34 receptions for 525 yards and two touchdowns on offense. Tallied 194 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and three interceptions on defense.


New Top 40 player rankings.

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-A quick look at the University of Dubuque's football roster reveals a couple of things...first, the overwhelming number of players from the states of Florida (38) and California (7), and second, the severe lack of players from the state of Wisconsin (6).

Definitely an oddity given the fact that UD is a Division III school that doesn't offer athletic scholarships and is located in the heart of the Midwest just over a bridge from the state of Wisconsin.

But this odd roster makeup could be coming to an end thanks to the hiring of Minnesota State-Mankato offensive coordinator and former UW-Whitewater offensive coordinator Stan Zweifel.

While already familiar with recruiting in Wisconsin, Zweifel appears to be trying to make even more roads into the Badger State, and more specifically the Milwaukee area, with the hiring of Milwaukee Bay View head coach Gary Griffin as UD's special teams coordinator and defensive backs coach.

It hasn't taken long for this hiring to pay off either as UD has already secured a commitment from one of Griffin's former Bay View players in running back Darril Wynn (6-0, 175).

“Before I was confused, but then I felt this was the perfect opportunity for me,” said Wynn who had also drawn interest from Winona State and Minnesota-Moorhead.

“I want to go somewhere that I would enjoy,” he added.

A fixture at Bay View since his sophomore season, Wynn had 48 carries for 314 yards and seven touchdowns in 2006, 80 carries for 617 yards and five touchdowns in 2007, and 144 carries for 1,370 yards and 23 touchdowns as a senior this season.

Overshadowed by all-state running back Lenier Johnson as a sophomore and junior, Wynn did manage to garner second-team all-conference honors as a junior and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel honorable-mention all-area and first-team all-conference laurels as a senior.

-De Pere quarterback Brent Jorgensen (6-2, 180) has all five of his official visits set up and scheduled to begin next week. The list of stops includes Minnesota-Duluth, St. Cloud State, North Dakota, Southern Illinois and North Dakota State.

“I have a high interest in all five of the schools