Bowling Green State University Athletics
Falcon Position Preview-Linebackers
August 24, 2002 | Football
Aug. 24, 2002
Senior middle linebacker Chris Haneline is the most expereinced performer on the defensive side of the ball for BGSU. Haneline had 78 tackles, five sacks and two forced fumbles. He also had five pass deflections and seven quarterback hurries.
"I think Chris may be one of the best middle linebackers in the MAC," said BGSU coach Urban Meyer.
Junior Mitch Hewitt has been waiting in the wings for an opportunity to start. A starter at the beginning of the 2000 season, he saw his season end two years ago due to a knee injury. He had 11 tackles in a reserve role last year.
"Mitch is an outstanding player that will fill the role that Khary Campbell played for us last year," said Meyer.
Senior Marcus Allen figures to see increased playing time after being a standout on special teams last season. He had seven tackles. Sophomore Jovon Burkes also displayed improvement this spring. He had 13 tackles last season.
Redshirt junior Luis Llamas also figures to see considerable playing time. Llamas was an All-American at Grossmont Junior College after recording 130 tackles as a sophomore
Junior transfer Jeff Runnells also figures to compete for playing time in 2002. Runnells also was a JC All-American at Pasadena City College.
MLB 44 Chris Haneline (6-1, 225, 5-Sr.) 28 Marcus Allen (6-1, 212, 5-Sr.)WILL 11 Mitch Hewitt (6-1, 215, r-Jr.) 3 Jovon Burkes (6-1, 225, r-So.)
