THE OLINE - TWO DEEP - COACHED BY ADAM SHORTER
Adam Shorter will coach the Bulls offensive linemen after serving in the same position at Delaware State last season. He spent 2008 at Alcorn State, where he was in charge of the offensive line and tight ends. While with the Braves, Shorter was instrumental in the success of 2008 All-Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) offensive lineman Bronson Carvalho. Shorter began his coaching career as a graduate assistant with the University of Cincinnati (2005-2007). Shorter was a four-year letterman at Cincinnati, where he was the team’s starting center. He was the recipient of the John Pease Award as the Bearcats most outstanding offensive lineman as a senior. Shorter appeared in three of Cincinnati’s four bowl appearances during his tenure. He earned a bachelor’s degree in integrated social studies in secondary education in 2004.
Shorter, who serves as UB's equipment room liaison, acknowledges the contributions to both Mark Dantonio’s and Brian Kelly’s staff at Cincinnati as the program developed into a perennial top 20 team as his proudest accomplishment of his professional life. As well as his role in the development of his players character and competitive greatness which he hopes carries through out their lives. . His hobbies are enjoying the outdoors, movies and spending time with family. He and his wife Michelle are expecting their first child.
THE OLINE:
LT 77 – Jordan Jerrold - Brings veteran savvy to the left tackle position. Jordan has proven to be a very steady player over the years. Big Number 77 started as a true FR. and has added great length and athleticism as he stands at 6ft 7 inches. The offense will look to depend on his quiet leadership on the field.
69 – Olujimi Awoliyi - "Jimi" as he is called by his fellow players has shown great improvement from his first walk on season last year. He has good size and showed improvement through spring camp. "Jimi" will continue to gain experience under the watchful eye of Coach Shorter.
LG 73 – Peter Bittner - Is a stand out at left guard. Peter has been a starter for the last four years and is a team leader. He leads by example and is one of the strongest athletes on the field. For a big man, Peter is extremely quick to get to his blocks and to the second level. Pete should have the greatest season of his career.
64 – Solomon Richberg - Solomon has played both defensive and now offensive line. Solomon is a huge human being and moves very well for his size. He showed a good understanding of the newly installed offense and could compete for playing time this season. His dedication and his hussle are his strengths.
C 75 – Josh Violanti - Josh is a very cerebral player and has very quick feet. Josh is a returning starter from last season and will continue this season stronger and faster.
68 – Brian Kelly - Brian is another senior that will add great depth to the offensive line. Brian is the starting long snapper on punt, fg and extra points. Brian has shown the ability to play tackle, guard and now adds center to his list.
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55 – Graham Whinery - Graham will challenge at both the center and guard position for playing time. Whinery is a very smart player and is extremely physical. Graham provides the oline with depth on the inside.
RG 79 – Gokhan Ozkan - In keeping with the versatility of the UB oline, "Geo" as he is known by his fellow teammates is one of the most athletic players for his size on the field. "Geo" has shown the ability to play both guard and tackle.
71 – Jose Cortes - Coming off of shoulder surgery last season, Jose is powerful and is a very smart player. Jose not only adds to the depth of the offensive line but if he continues to improve could challenge for a starting position in the fall.
RT 78 – Matt Ostrowski - Matt has played both left tackle and right tackle. Matt has very quick feet and great technique. Matt has gotten much stronger in the weight room and looks to improve where he left off last season.
70 – Pat Wilson - Pat has all the potential any one could ask for physically. While Pat may be a very young player, he has shown that he has all the skill that it takes to be a starter one day. Pat is very athletic and can play either guard or tackle.
The offensive line is one of the most dedicated groups on the field. As the school year may have ended, the dedication of the offensive line is already being seen as reports are coming back that not only do they lift together in their summer work out programs but are running and practicing many of the techniques they learned during the spring football season. This is going to be a very important group for the success of the UB BULLS this season and they will not let the true blue fans down.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
WR (TWO DEEP) PLAYER FOCUS - SUMMER
As the summer is rapidly approaching and the UB BULLS gear up for another season, we will be focusing on each of the positions listed in our two deep summer roster. The first group that we will focus on is the WR core, coached by Coach Juan Taylor. Coach Taylor is one of the most talented WR coaches in the country. He has helped develop the likes of Naaman Roosevelt (Buffalo Bills), Ernest Jackson and Brett Hamlin. UB is very talented at the WR position and should do very well this fall with current talent on the roster and an infusion of very talented freshman in the 2010 class. The two deep features a mixture of speed and size that will help the UB pass game in the spread offense. The following are the characteristics of each player on the two deep and how they have improved through the spring and into the fall.
5 – Terrell Jackson (Jr., 511, 183) - Terrell is a great mixture of size, speed and strength. He is a natural team leader and will be looked to heavily as an on the field coach and mentor to the incoming freshman. Terrell has gained size to go with his great burst. Terrell will follow in the mold of Naaman Roosevelt and Brett Hamlin as a primary go to WR. Over the summer Terrell will continue to work on his size and speed. As he is a very physical player, Terrell will also be a great blocking WR come this fall.
10 - Ed Young (Jr., 511,192) - Ed brings a great mixture of speed and versatility. Ed is an athlete in the truest sense. He is a very smooth and reliable athlete that can do many things to challenge a defense. As Ed Young develops and gains more experience the Offensive Staff looks to Ed's "big play" ability. Ed will concentrate on speed and size in the off season. We expect big things from this guy.
2 – Marcus Rivers (Jr., 64, 207) - Marcus is the fastest WR and has developed during the spring into a very reliable go to guy. As this is his first opportunity to be a featured WR, Marcus has stepped up to the challenge and should have the best year of his career. He has matured into a team leader. Marcus had a very productive spring camp and is looking better than ever. While the coaching staff expects great things out of Marcus Rivers, it is Marcus Rivers that expects great things out of himself. Marcus has great size and his speed has translated into tighter routes and great ability to come back for the football.
83 – Alex Neutz (RFr.,63,200) - Alex took a major step toward becoming the player that he was recruited to be. Alex is a very physical receiver and shows to have the ability of being a bigger version of Brett Hamlin. Alex has the ability to go over the middle as well as make amazing catches on the side lines as was seen in the spring game. Expectations are high and this young player should do well in the spread concept. His intelligence and hard work will continue to serve him well as he prepares for his first season as a main player in the offense.
80 – Fred Lee (RFr., 61,193) - Fred has great potential. He has good size and speed and his technique is very advanced for such a young player. Very few on the field out work Fred Lee. His conditioning is one of his top qualities along with his instinctive football sense. Fred is the kind of the player that wants the ball every chance he gets but is not a selfish player. Fred epitomizes the term "team player."
16 - Saron Hood (So., 62,180) - Saron has shown great progress through the spring. He has added size and is proving to be a player with potential. In a very talented WR core, Saron has stepped up his game and looks to gain more playing time as the season progresses. Saron's top quality is his dedication to the refinement of his game. As Saron continues to strive to achieve his goals as a player, his hard work will most certainly payoff on the field.
Our next focus group will be on the Offensive Line - Coached by Coach Adam Shorter.
5 – Terrell Jackson (Jr., 511, 183) - Terrell is a great mixture of size, speed and strength. He is a natural team leader and will be looked to heavily as an on the field coach and mentor to the incoming freshman. Terrell has gained size to go with his great burst. Terrell will follow in the mold of Naaman Roosevelt and Brett Hamlin as a primary go to WR. Over the summer Terrell will continue to work on his size and speed. As he is a very physical player, Terrell will also be a great blocking WR come this fall.
10 - Ed Young (Jr., 511,192) - Ed brings a great mixture of speed and versatility. Ed is an athlete in the truest sense. He is a very smooth and reliable athlete that can do many things to challenge a defense. As Ed Young develops and gains more experience the Offensive Staff looks to Ed's "big play" ability. Ed will concentrate on speed and size in the off season. We expect big things from this guy.
2 – Marcus Rivers (Jr., 64, 207) - Marcus is the fastest WR and has developed during the spring into a very reliable go to guy. As this is his first opportunity to be a featured WR, Marcus has stepped up to the challenge and should have the best year of his career. He has matured into a team leader. Marcus had a very productive spring camp and is looking better than ever. While the coaching staff expects great things out of Marcus Rivers, it is Marcus Rivers that expects great things out of himself. Marcus has great size and his speed has translated into tighter routes and great ability to come back for the football.
83 – Alex Neutz (RFr.,63,200) - Alex took a major step toward becoming the player that he was recruited to be. Alex is a very physical receiver and shows to have the ability of being a bigger version of Brett Hamlin. Alex has the ability to go over the middle as well as make amazing catches on the side lines as was seen in the spring game. Expectations are high and this young player should do well in the spread concept. His intelligence and hard work will continue to serve him well as he prepares for his first season as a main player in the offense.
80 – Fred Lee (RFr., 61,193) - Fred has great potential. He has good size and speed and his technique is very advanced for such a young player. Very few on the field out work Fred Lee. His conditioning is one of his top qualities along with his instinctive football sense. Fred is the kind of the player that wants the ball every chance he gets but is not a selfish player. Fred epitomizes the term "team player."
16 - Saron Hood (So., 62,180) - Saron has shown great progress through the spring. He has added size and is proving to be a player with potential. In a very talented WR core, Saron has stepped up his game and looks to gain more playing time as the season progresses. Saron's top quality is his dedication to the refinement of his game. As Saron continues to strive to achieve his goals as a player, his hard work will most certainly payoff on the field.
Our next focus group will be on the Offensive Line - Coached by Coach Adam Shorter.
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