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Returning Letterwinner Profiles - Sophomores
Looks to become part of the regular rotation on the defensive line, while also playing an integral role on special teams again … Possesses outstanding mental and physical toughness, according to the coaching staff … 2007: Key part of the kickoff coverage team, registering four of his five tackles in that role and returning a squib kick nine yards against Hiram (Oct. 13) … Had a season-high two tackles against Wabash (Oct. 27) … Recorded a quarterback hurry during first series against Waynesburg (Sept. 8) … One of 11 freshmen to earn a varsity letter … Prior to Wooster: Received special mention on the all-state team and first-team honors on the all-district team as a senior at Rocky River High School after helping the Pirates win the West Shore Conference championship … Tallied 100 tackles, including nine sacks and 12 for loss, and four forced fumbles that year … Named first-team all-WSC in both 2005 and 2006 … Personal: Was born Jan. 28, 1989 … Son of Cynthia Aukerman … Is undecided on a major.
Has the potential for a breakout season, as he’s a top candidate to earn the starting position at middle linebacker … Possesses an outstanding combination of strength, speed, intelligence, and toughness, according to the coaching staff … 2007: Won the team’s Rick Mueller Memorial Award given annually to the outstanding first-year defensive player … Missed two of the first four games of his career due to shoulder injury, then worked his way into the lineup at middle linebacker and broke out with seven tackles against Ohio Wesleyan (Oct. 6), including 3.5 for losses … Started the second half of the season, tallying multiple tackles in four of five games … Intercepted a third-quarter pass against Wabash (Oct. 27) … Prior to Wooster: Picked up first-team all-West Shore Conference honors in 2005 and 2006 while at Rocky River High School … Helped lead the Pirates to the WSC championship as well as the school’s first-ever trip to the playoffs as a senior, producing 90 tackles (10 for loss) and two forced fumbles … Personal: Born May 3, 1988 … Son of Steve and Mary Custenborder … Is undecided on a major.
Aiming to build on a productive freshman season as a starter at defensive end … Is a “100 percent player everyday, always expecting the best of himself,” according to the coaching staff … 2007: Made an immediate impact, starting every game but the opener … Led the team in sacks with 5.0 and just missed out on adding to that total on a number of occasions … Recorded 26 tackles – third-most among the team’s defensive lineman … Intercepted a first-quarter pass at the line of scrimmage against Kenyon (Nov. 10) … Forced and recovered a fumble on the same play at Earlham (Nov. 3) … Was credited with a season-high six tackles, including 1.5 for losses, at Allegheny (Oct. 20) … Had an eight-yard sack on his first career play at John Carroll (Sept. 1) … Prior to Wooster: Honorable mention all-Hillsborough County and first-team all-Western Conference as a senior at Newsome High School … Totaled 177 tackles, 15 sacks, and eight forced fumbles during his career with the Wolves … Was all-conference in wrestling and track & field as a senior, too … Placed seventh in the discus at the state meet and holds school record in that event … Personal: Born on April 17, 1989 … Is the son of Kelly and Susan Drake … Undecided on a major.
Is in the competition for starting tight end, a position that is traditionally a big part of Wooster’s offense, after making the transition from running back … Will likely continue to be key part of special teams as well … 2007: Played final seven games as a regular member of the special teams’ kickoff units and a backup running back … Had three rushing attempts for 29 yards, all at Earlham (Nov. 3) … Was in on one tackle each of the last two games … Prior to Wooster: Honorable mention on the All-Ohio Team as a senior running back at Tippecanoe High School, in addition to first-team all-area and all-district recognition after rushing for 1,331 yards and 15 touchdowns … Named to the All-Central Buckeye Conference First Team in 2005 and 2006 … Holds the Red Devils’ single-game rushing record with 303 yards and also was a three-year letterwinner in baseball … Personal: Born on May 19, 1988 … Son of Steve and Becky Ford … Is undecided on a major.
Looks to build upon first season during which he experienced a “baptism under fire,” according to the coaching staff, and now one of top candidates for starting position at guard … 2007: Started two games at center when two-time all-NCAC standout Dan Sommers was injured … Appeared in other games as a back-up center, helping offense average 24.1 points and 337.0 yards for the year … Prior to Wooster: Garnered second-team all-Ohio Capital Conference honors as a senior at Marysville High School … Helped the Monarchs to records of 5-5 in both 2004 and 2005 and 6-4 in 2006 … Also played baseball four seasons … Personal: Born on Sept. 14, 1988 … Son of Dave and Laura Laslow … Is undecided on a major.
A talented and versatile player who has “just begun to scratch the surface of his abilities,” according to the coaching staff … Can lineup as a running back or wide receiver … 2007: Team’s Galbreath Memorial award winner (outstanding first-year offensive player) … Quickly moved up the depth chart to split time as the No. 2 running back, behind all-NCAC honoree Dustin Sheppard, while also playing a role with special teams … Combined for 111 yards on just six rushing attempts over the final two games, including a 60-yard touchdown at Earlham (Nov. 3) … Broke free for 29- and 11-yard receptions at rival Wittenberg (Sept. 29) … Also recorded eight tackles, including three during kickoff coverage against Ohio Wesleyan (Oct. 6), and returned three kickoffs for 65 yards (21.7 average) … Prior to Wooster: Honorable mention on the All-Ohio Team in Division I as a senior at Marysville High School … Also named first-team all-district and all-conference in 2006 … Combined for 1,332 rushing yards, 330 receiving yards, and 18 touchdowns with the Monarchs during 2005-06 … Part of the basketball team four years and track & field team once … Personal: Was born on July 4, 1988 … Son of Gary and Linda Murdock … Is undecided on a major.
Is one of the top contenders for the starting nod at strong safety … Described as physical and an outstanding tackler by the coaching staff … 2007: Steadily made his way up the depth chart as a freshman, settling in as the back-up strong safety … Was credited with four tackles – three at Earlham (Nov. 3) and one during the first quarter at Allegheny (Oct. 20) … Prior to Wooster: Played football for three season at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School … Also on the Fighting Irish’s baseball team as a freshman and sophomore … Personal: Born on April 7, 1989 … Son of Daniel and Deanne Petit … Undecided on a major.
Expected to be a key contributor at the wide receiver position this season after gaining valuable experience and showing steady improvement … Is a “great competitor who possesses sound fundamental skills and toughness,” according to the coaching staff … 2007: Worked his way into the regular rotation at receiver, including two starts at the end of the year … Hauled in seven balls for 81 yards (11.6 average) and one touchdown … Made a reception in four games, highlighted by four for 56 yards and a score, all in the first quarter, at Earlham (Nov. 3) … Prior to Wooster: Earned second-team all-state honors as a senior at nearby Northwestern High School after helping the Huskies to an undefeated regular season (10-0) and Wayne County Athletic League title … Totaled seven varsity letters – four in football and three in basketball … Personal: Born Aug. 4, 1988 … Is the son of Carl and Carla Redick … Undecided on a major.
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#94 Chris Aukerman
#48 Steve Custenborder
#47 Luke Drake
#34 Andrew Ford
#54 Nate Laslow
#25 Kyle Murdock
#35 Jeremy Petit
#85 Mike Redick