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2015 Football Roster

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Players

  • WR 6'0" 185 lbs
    Jr. Springfield, Mass. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
    Junior Springfield, Mass. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
  • DB 6'0" 185 lbs
    Gr. Bronxville, N.Y. Pleasant Grove / BYU
    Graduate Student Bronxville, N.Y. Pleasant Grove / BYU
  • WR 6'0" 185 lbs
    Sr. Newark, N.J. American History
    Senior Newark, N.J. American History
  • QB 6'2" 208 lbs
    Jr. Neptune, N.J. Neptune
    Junior Neptune, N.J. Neptune
  • QB 6'3" 225 lbs
    Jr. Louisville, Ky. Waggener / Florida A&M
    Junior Louisville, Ky. Waggener / Florida A&M
  • DB 5'9" 185 lbs
    So. Carteret, N.J. Saint Joseph
    Sophomore Carteret, N.J. Saint Joseph
  • QB 6'3" 190 lbs
    So. Cheshire, Conn. Gunnery School
    Sophomore Cheshire, Conn. Gunnery School
  • WR 5'10" 180 lbs
    So. Sicklerville, N.J. Timber Creek
    Sophomore Sicklerville, N.J. Timber Creek
  • DB 5'9" 175 lbs
    Jr. Miami, Fla. South Miami / Monroe College
    Junior Miami, Fla. South Miami / Monroe College
  • DB 5'10" 195 lbs
    So. Mays Landing, N.J. Oakcrest / Worcester Academy
    Sophomore Mays Landing, N.J. Oakcrest / Worcester Academy
  • WR 6'4" 204 lbs
    Jr. Rockaway, N.Y. Channel View
    Junior Rockaway, N.Y. Channel View
  • WR 5'10" 200 lbs
    Gr. Brooklyn, N.Y. Sheepshead Bay / Bowling Green State University
    Graduate Student Brooklyn, N.Y. Sheepshead Bay / Bowling Green State University
  • RB 5'9" 300 lbs
    Jr. Hamden, Conn. Hyde Leadership
    Junior Hamden, Conn. Hyde Leadership
  • DB 5'11" 190 lbs
    So. Somers, N.Y. Somers / USMAPS
    Sophomore Somers, N.Y. Somers / USMAPS
  • WR 6'2" 195 lbs
    Jr. Lumberton, N.J. Holy Cross
    Junior Lumberton, N.J. Holy Cross
  • WR 5'8" 165 lbs
    So. Staten Island, N.Y. Tottenville
    Sophomore Staten Island, N.Y. Tottenville
  • DE 6'2" 230 lbs
    Sr. Everett, Mass. Everett
    Senior Everett, Mass. Everett
  • LB 6'2" 250 lbs
    Gr. Traverse City, Mich. Saint Francis / Indiana
    Graduate Student Traverse City, Mich. Saint Francis / Indiana
  • RB 5'9" 195 lbs
    Jr. Hackensack, N.J. Hackensack
    Junior Hackensack, N.J. Hackensack
  • LB 5'10" 200 lbs
    Gr. Wilmington, Del. Archmere Academy
    Graduate Student Wilmington, Del. Archmere Academy
  • RB 5'8" 195 lbs
    Jr. New Haven, Conn. James Hillhouse
    Junior New Haven, Conn. James Hillhouse
  • DB 5'10" 190 lbs
    Jr. Edison, N.J. Edison
    Junior Edison, N.J. Edison
  • RB 5'9" 205 lbs
    Gr. Monroe, N.Y. Monroe-Woodbury
    Graduate Student Monroe, N.Y. Monroe-Woodbury
  • WR 5'11" 190 lbs
    Sr. Miami, Fla. Miami Palmetto
    Senior Miami, Fla. Miami Palmetto
  • LB 5'11" 210 lbs
    Jr. Camden, N.J. Paul VI
    Junior Camden, N.J. Paul VI
  • DB 5'8" 160 lbs
    Jr. San Antonio, Texas Earl Warren
    Junior San Antonio, Texas Earl Warren
  • WR 6'4" 205 lbs
    Rf. Cambridge, Mass. Cambridge Rindge and Latin
    Redshirt Freshman Cambridge, Mass. Cambridge Rindge and Latin
  • K 6'1" 160 lbs
    Jr. Amherst, N.Y. Amherst Central
    Junior Amherst, N.Y. Amherst Central
  • RB 5'10" 187 lbs
    Fr. Mount Laurel, N.J. Holy Cross
    Freshman Mount Laurel, N.J. Holy Cross
  • K/P 6'0" 180 lbs
    So. North Massapequa, N.Y. Plainedge / Buffalo State
    Sophomore North Massapequa, N.Y. Plainedge / Buffalo State
  • DB 6'0" 202 lbs
    Jr. Edison, N.J. Edison
    Junior Edison, N.J. Edison
  • WR 6'2" 185 lbs
    Jr. Lumberton, N.J. Rancocas Valley Regional
    Junior Lumberton, N.J. Rancocas Valley Regional
  • DB 5'9" 185 lbs
    So. Williamsville, N.Y. Saint Joseph's Collegiate Institute
    Sophomore Williamsville, N.Y. Saint Joseph's Collegiate Institute
  • WR 5'9" 172 lbs
    Fr. Franklin, Mass. Franklin
    Freshman Franklin, Mass. Franklin
  • DL 6'2" 240 lbs
    Fr. Staten Island, N.Y. Tottenville
    Freshman Staten Island, N.Y. Tottenville
  • DB 6'0" 215 lbs
    Fr. Charlotte, N.C. Cheshire Academy
    Freshman Charlotte, N.C. Cheshire Academy
  • LB 6'1" 202 lbs
    So. Pearl River, N.Y. Saint Joseph Regional
    Sophomore Pearl River, N.Y. Saint Joseph Regional
  • DB 5'9" 195 lbs
    Fr. Perth Amboy, N.J. Perth Amboy
    Freshman Perth Amboy, N.J. Perth Amboy
  • DB 6'0" 195 lbs
    Gr. New London, Conn. New London
    Graduate Student New London, Conn. New London
  • LB 6'2" 239 lbs
    Gr. Baltimore, Md. Gilman / Pittsburgh
    Graduate Student Baltimore, Md. Gilman / Pittsburgh
  • LB 5'11" 235 lbs
    Sr. Caldwell, N.J. James Caldwell
    Senior Caldwell, N.J. James Caldwell
  • TE 6'4" 220 lbs
    Fr. East Granby, Conn. East Granby
    Freshman East Granby, Conn. East Granby
  • WR 6'2" 180 lbs
    Fr. Trenton, N.J. The Pennington School
    Freshman Trenton, N.J. The Pennington School
  • DB 5'10" 192 lbs
    Fr. Flushing, N.Y. Bayside
    Freshman Flushing, N.Y. Bayside
  • LB 5'11" 205 lbs
    Fr. East Orange, N.J. Montclair
    Freshman East Orange, N.J. Montclair
  • DL 6'3" 280 lbs
    Gr. Orange, Conn. Torrington / Iowa
    Graduate Student Orange, Conn. Torrington / Iowa
  • OL 5'11" 280 lbs
    Jr. Wyckoff, N.J. Ramapo
    Junior Wyckoff, N.J. Ramapo
  • LB 6'1" 215 lbs
    Sr. Brooklyn, N.Y. Abraham Lincoln / Rhode Island
    Senior Brooklyn, N.Y. Abraham Lincoln / Rhode Island
  • DL 5'10" 260 lbs
    Jr. Wyckoff, N.J. Ramapo
    Junior Wyckoff, N.J. Ramapo
  • DL 6'2" 275 lbs
    So. Pompton Plains, N.J. Pequannock
    Sophomore Pompton Plains, N.J. Pequannock
  • DL 6'4" 290 lbs
    So. Jackson, N.J. Jackson Liberty / Temple
    Sophomore Jackson, N.J. Jackson Liberty / Temple
  • DL 5'11" 237 lbs
    Jr. Neptune, N.J. Neptune
    Junior Neptune, N.J. Neptune
  • OL 6'2" 285 lbs
    Fr. Cedarhurst, N.Y. Lawrence
    Freshman Cedarhurst, N.Y. Lawrence
  • OL 6'6" 290 lbs
    Gr. New London, Conn. New London
    Graduate Student New London, Conn. New London
  • OL 6'3" 275 lbs
    Fr. Marlton, N.J. Cherokee
    Freshman Marlton, N.J. Cherokee
  • OL 6'3" 266 lbs
    Jr. Toms River, N.J. Central
    Junior Toms River, N.J. Central
  • OL 6'3" 285 lbs
    Fr. Clifton Park, N.Y. Shenendehowa
    Freshman Clifton Park, N.Y. Shenendehowa
  • OL 6'4" 275 lbs
    So. Silver Spring, Md. Salisbury
    Sophomore Silver Spring, Md. Salisbury
  • OL 6'4" 255 lbs
    Fr. Staten Island, N.Y. Saint Peter's Boys
    Freshman Staten Island, N.Y. Saint Peter's Boys
  • OL 6'4" 295 lbs
    Fr. Williston Park, N.Y. Herricks
    Freshman Williston Park, N.Y. Herricks
  • OL 6'3" 290 lbs
    Jr. White Plains, N.Y. Archbishop Stepinac
    Junior White Plains, N.Y. Archbishop Stepinac
  • OL 6'5" 300 lbs
    Sr. Trumbull, Conn. Trumbull
    Senior Trumbull, Conn. Trumbull
  • OL 6'6" 315 lbs
    Gr. Greenfield, N.H. Contoocook Valley
    Graduate Student Greenfield, N.H. Contoocook Valley
  • OL 6'4" 270 lbs
    Fr. Gansevoort, N.Y. South Glens Falls
    Freshman Gansevoort, N.Y. South Glens Falls
  • OL 6'6" 300 lbs
    Jr. Rochester, N.Y. Rush Henrietta
    Junior Rochester, N.Y. Rush Henrietta
  • OL 6'2" 280 lbs
    Jr. Ballston Lake, N.Y. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake
    Junior Ballston Lake, N.Y. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake
  • TE 6'2" 215 lbs
    Fr. Newark, N.J. University HS
    Freshman Newark, N.J. University HS
  • WR 5'10" 175 lbs
    Fr. Kingston, N.Y. Kingston
    Freshman Kingston, N.Y. Kingston
  • WR 6'6" 195 lbs
    Rf. Freeport, N.Y. Freeport
    Redshirt Freshman Freeport, N.Y. Freeport
  • WR 5'9" 175 lbs
    Sr. Prospect, Conn. Woodland Regional / Connecticut
    Senior Prospect, Conn. Woodland Regional / Connecticut
  • TE 6'6" 210 lbs
    So. Highland, N.Y. New York Military Academy
    Sophomore Highland, N.Y. New York Military Academy
  • TE 6'2" 250 lbs
    Rf. Buffalo, N.Y. St. Joseph Collegiate / Cincinnati
    Redshirt Freshman Buffalo, N.Y. St. Joseph Collegiate / Cincinnati
  • WR 6'0" 175 lbs
    So. Bridgeport, Conn. Bunnell
    Sophomore Bridgeport, Conn. Bunnell
  • TE 6'3" 240 lbs
    Jr. Brooklyn, N.Y. Xaverian
    Junior Brooklyn, N.Y. Xaverian
  • DL 6'3" 265 lbs
    Sr. Piscataway, N.J. Piscataway
    Senior Piscataway, N.J. Piscataway
  • RB 5'11" 187 lbs
    So. Brooklyn, N.Y. Bayside
    Sophomore Brooklyn, N.Y. Bayside
  • DL 6'2" 240 lbs
    Jr. Bridgeport, Conn. Notre Dame
    Junior Bridgeport, Conn. Notre Dame
  • RB 5'8" 195 lbs
    Fr. Plainville, Conn. Plainville
    Freshman Plainville, Conn. Plainville
  • DL 6'4" 270 lbs
    Jr. Pembroke, Mass. Pembroke / Dean College
    Junior Pembroke, Mass. Pembroke / Dean College
  • DL 6'2" 230 lbs
    Sr. Monroe, N.Y. Monroe-Woodbury
    Senior Monroe, N.Y. Monroe-Woodbury
  • RB 5'8" 160 lbs
    Fr. Ellicott City, Md. Mt. Hebron
    Freshman Ellicott City, Md. Mt. Hebron
  • DL 6'0" 260 lbs
    Gr. Southbury, Conn. Pomperaug
    Graduate Student Southbury, Conn. Pomperaug
  • DL 6'1" 300 lbs
    Gr. Union, N.J. Union
    Graduate Student Union, N.J. Union
  • K/P 5'9" 190 lbs
    Fr. Vero Beach, Fla. Vero Beach
    Freshman Vero Beach, Fla. Vero Beach

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Defensive Coordinator

    Brian Vaganek

  • Special Teams Coordinator / Tight Ends

    Chris Nugai

  • Assistant Special Teams Coordinator / Linebackers

    Anthony Mortali

  • Assistant Coach / Running Backs

    Michael Mortali

  • Assistant Coach / Wide Receivers

    Nick Music

  • Assistant Coach / Wide Receivers

    Brandon Lemon

  • Assistant Coach / Defensive Line

    Dave Paganetti

  • Assistant Coach / Wide Receivers

    Adam Schultz

  • Assistant Coach / Offensive Line

    Chris Smith

  • Assistant Coach / Defensive Backs

    John Svatik

  • Assistant Coach / Secondary

    Anthony DiMichele

  • Director of Football Operations

    Tony Mortali

2015 Football Roster
# Name Cl. Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown / High School / Previous School
1 Rishawn Harris Jr. WR 6-0 185 Springfield, Mass. / Putnam Vocational Technical Academy
2 DJ Doman Gr. DB 6-0 185 Bronxville, N.Y. / Pleasant Grove / BYU
3 Ty Headen Sr. WR 6-0 185 Newark, N.J. / American History
4 Ajee Patterson Jr. QB 6-2 208 Neptune, N.J. / Neptune
5 Shazzon Mumphrey Jr. QB 6-3 225 Louisville, Ky. / Waggener / Florida A&M
6 Matt Olivo So. DB 5-9 185 Carteret, N.J. / Saint Joseph
7 Kellen Croce So. QB 6-3 190 Cheshire, Conn. / Gunnery School
8 Isaiah Austin So. WR 5-10 180 Sicklerville, N.J. / Timber Creek
9 Leo Lorenzo Jr. DB 5-9 175 Miami, Fla. / South Miami / Monroe College
10 Mark Clements So. DB 5-10 195 Mays Landing, N.J. / Oakcrest / Worcester Academy
11 Henry Adegunle Jr. WR 6-4 204 Rockaway, N.Y. / Channel View
12 DeeJay White Gr. WR 5-10 200 Brooklyn, N.Y. / Sheepshead Bay / Bowling Green State University
14 Justen Wilson Jr. RB 5-9 300 Hamden, Conn. / Hyde Leadership
15 Stefano Bicknese So. DB 5-11 190 Somers, N.Y. / Somers / USMAPS
16 Logan Hill Jr. WR 6-2 195 Lumberton, N.J. / Holy Cross
18 Devin Martin-Quinn So. WR 5-8 165 Staten Island, N.Y. / Tottenville
19 Ralph Jonathas Sr. DE 6-2 230 Everett, Mass. / Everett
20 Matt Zakrzewski Gr. LB 6-2 250 Traverse City, Mich. / Saint Francis / Indiana
21 Lemar Thomas Jr. RB 5-9 195 Hackensack, N.J. / Hackensack
22 Jacob Weaver Gr. LB 5-10 200 Wilmington, Del. / Archmere Academy
23 Andre Anderson Jr. RB 5-8 195 New Haven, Conn. / James Hillhouse
24 Jordan Dunn Jr. DB 5-10 190 Edison, N.J. / Edison
25 Trevor Officer Gr. RB 5-9 205 Monroe, N.Y. / Monroe-Woodbury
26 Courtney Moshood Sr. WR 5-11 190 Miami, Fla. / Miami Palmetto
27 Greg Pease Jr. LB 5-11 210 Camden, N.J. / Paul VI
29 Luis Mercer Jr. DB 5-8 160 San Antonio, Texas / Earl Warren
30 Muna Anosike Rf. WR 6-4 205 Cambridge, Mass. / Cambridge Rindge and Latin
31 Brian Roberts Jr. K 6-1 160 Amherst, N.Y. / Amherst Central
32 Chris Liggio Fr. RB 5-10 187 Mount Laurel, N.J. / Holy Cross
33 Danny Stock So. K/P 6-0 180 North Massapequa, N.Y. / Plainedge / Buffalo State
34 Marcus Cudjoe Jr. DB 6-0 202 Edison, N.J. / Edison
35 Collin Hill Jr. WR 6-2 185 Lumberton, N.J. / Rancocas Valley Regional
37 Nigel Davis So. DB 5-9 185 Williamsville, N.Y. / Saint Joseph's Collegiate Institute
38 Andrew Parent Fr. WR 5-9 172 Franklin, Mass. / Franklin
39 Christian Sullivan Fr. DL 6-2 240 Staten Island, N.Y. / Tottenville
40 Chris Rodgers Fr. DB 6-0 215 Charlotte, N.C. / Cheshire Academy
41 C.J. Fitzpatrick So. LB 6-1 202 Pearl River, N.Y. / Saint Joseph Regional
42 Larry Johnson Fr. DB 5-9 195 Perth Amboy, N.J. / Perth Amboy
43 Carlos Lozada Gr. DB 6-0 195 New London, Conn. / New London
44 Devon Porchia Gr. LB 6-2 239 Baltimore, Md. / Gilman / Pittsburgh
45 Tyler Condit Sr. LB 5-11 235 Caldwell, N.J. / James Caldwell
46 Jake Lareau Fr. TE 6-4 220 East Granby, Conn. / East Granby
48 Marcellus Morris Fr. WR 6-2 180 Trenton, N.J. / The Pennington School
49 Matt Okerayi Fr. DB 5-10 192 Flushing, N.Y. / Bayside
50 Kevin Robinson Fr. LB 5-11 205 East Orange, N.J. / Montclair
51 Dean Tsopanides Gr. DL 6-3 280 Orange, Conn. / Torrington / Iowa
52 Stephen Rossi Jr. OL 5-11 280 Wyckoff, N.J. / Ramapo
53 Tarik Pusey Sr. LB 6-1 215 Brooklyn, N.Y. / Abraham Lincoln / Rhode Island
54 Matthew Rossi Jr. DL 5-10 260 Wyckoff, N.J. / Ramapo
55 Vince Parrotta So. DL 6-2 275 Pompton Plains, N.J. / Pequannock
56 Ari Nwobi So. DL 6-4 290 Jackson, N.J. / Jackson Liberty / Temple
57 Dave Calderon Jr. DL 5-11 237 Neptune, N.J. / Neptune
60 Melik Mavruk Fr. OL 6-2 285 Cedarhurst, N.Y. / Lawrence
63 Logan Smith Gr. OL 6-6 290 New London, Conn. / New London
66 Dan Iannone Fr. OL 6-3 275 Marlton, N.J. / Cherokee
67 Avery Jackson Jr. OL 6-3 266 Toms River, N.J. / Central
69 Ricky Homan Fr. OL 6-3 285 Clifton Park, N.Y. / Shenendehowa
70 Elden Baker So. OL 6-4 275 Silver Spring, Md. / Salisbury
72 Will Myhre Fr. OL 6-4 255 Staten Island, N.Y. / Saint Peter's Boys
73 Gavin Dowd Fr. OL 6-4 295 Williston Park, N.Y. / Herricks
74 Daniel Pomposello Jr. OL 6-3 290 White Plains, N.Y. / Archbishop Stepinac
75 Zach Voytek Sr. OL 6-5 300 Trumbull, Conn. / Trumbull
76 Jared Orazio Gr. OL 6-6 315 Greenfield, N.H. / Contoocook Valley
77 Will Shill Fr. OL 6-4 270 Gansevoort, N.Y. / South Glens Falls
78 Eliot Leubner Jr. OL 6-6 300 Rochester, N.Y. / Rush Henrietta
79 Shane Fisher Jr. OL 6-2 280 Ballston Lake, N.Y. / Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake
80 Kyle Stradford, Jr. Fr. TE 6-2 215 Newark, N.J. / University HS
81 Keiran Ryan Fr. WR 5-10 175 Kingston, N.Y. / Kingston
82 Davelle Hooks Rf. WR 6-6 195 Freeport, N.Y. / Freeport
83 Brandon Fowler Sr. WR 5-9 175 Prospect, Conn. / Woodland Regional / Connecticut
84 Austin Pagano So. TE 6-6 210 Highland, N.Y. / New York Military Academy
85 Tyler Hill Rf. TE 6-2 250 Buffalo, N.Y. / St. Joseph Collegiate / Cincinnati
86 Jawad Chisholm So. WR 6-0 175 Bridgeport, Conn. / Bunnell
87 Jonathan Badyna Jr. TE 6-3 240 Brooklyn, N.Y. / Xaverian
88 Javon Rodd Sr. DL 6-3 265 Piscataway, N.J. / Piscataway
90 Trevon Moe So. RB 5-11 187 Brooklyn, N.Y. / Bayside
91 Jalani Roman Jr. DL 6-2 240 Bridgeport, Conn. / Notre Dame
92 Alec Maisonet Fr. RB 5-8 195 Plainville, Conn. / Plainville
94 Dan McCourt Jr. DL 6-4 270 Pembroke, Mass. / Pembroke / Dean College
95 Kevin Eristil Sr. DL 6-2 230 Monroe, N.Y. / Monroe-Woodbury
96 Khalif Green Fr. RB 5-8 160 Ellicott City, Md. / Mt. Hebron
97 Willie Maxen Gr. DL 6-0 260 Southbury, Conn. / Pomperaug
98 Drake Harris Gr. DL 6-1 300 Union, N.J. / Union
99 Ryan Tamulevicz Fr. K/P 5-9 190 Vero Beach, Fla. / Vero Beach

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Brian Vaganek Brian Vaganek Defensive Coordinator
FB_14_HeadShot_ChrisNugai_Coach Chris Nugai Special Teams Coordinator / Tight Ends
Anthony Mortali Anthony Mortali Assistant Special Teams Coordinator / Linebackers
Michael Mortali Michael Mortali Assistant Coach / Running Backs
FB_14_HS_Music Nick Music Assistant Coach / Wide Receivers
Brandon Lemon Brandon Lemon Assistant Coach / Wide Receivers
Dave Paganetti Dave Paganetti Assistant Coach / Defensive Line
FB_Headshot_Schultz Adam Schultz Assistant Coach / Wide Receivers
Chris Smith Chris Smith Assistant Coach / Offensive Line
Svatik John Svatik Assistant Coach / Defensive Backs
Anthony DiMichele Anthony DiMichele Assistant Coach / Secondary
Anthony Mortali, Sr. Tony Mortali Director of Football Operations

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff