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Bowling Green State University Athletics
Watch The 2004 Recruiting Class Highlight Video
February 12, 2004 | Football
Feb. 12, 2004
Re-visit signing day excitement with this free 15 minute highlight video featuring members of the 2004 recruiting class.
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Release originally posted on 2/4/2004
Bowling Green State University football coach Gregg Brandon has announced the signing of 18 student-athletes to a national letter of intent to attend the University and play football for the Falcons. BGSU completed the 2003 season with an 11-3 record, a Motor City Bowl Championship, a MAC West Division Championship, and finished ranked 23rd in the final Associated Press and USA Today-ESPN Coaches Polls.
Quoting Gregg Brandon: "I am very excited about this group of young men. Our coaches have done an outstanding job of attracting the type of individuals who can continue on the success, tradition and momentum that we established and enjoyed last season. The thing I like the most about this group is the majority of them have played a lot of post-season football and they come from outstanding high school programs. This group is very strong physically and should fit right into our system."
Notes On 2004 Recruiting Class...
- Six have played on state championship teams
- 16 have appeared in the state playoffs
- 13 have been named all-state
- Nine were team captains
- During junior/senior seasons, accumulated a 323-101 record
| Name | Pos | Ht | Wt | Hometown/High School |
| Andrew Allen | LB | 6-1 | 220 | Macomb, Michigan/Dakota HS |
| Diyral Briggs | DE | 6-4 | 200 | Mt. Healthy, Ohio/Mt. Healthy HS |
| Andrew Campbell | OL | 6-4 | 265 | Indianapolis, Indiana/Warren Central HS |
| Brandon Curtis | DL | 6-2 | 280 | Springfield, Ohio/Springfield South HS |
| Nicholas Davis | DL | 6-3 | 280 | Cincinnati, Ohio/Colerain HS |
| Erique Dozier | DB | 6-1 | 195 | Akron, Ohio/Garfield HS |
| Jeffrey Fink | OL | 6-5 | 260 | Willoughby, Ohio/Willoughby South HS |
| Scott Goodwin | DB/LB | 6-3 | 205 | Mentor, Ohio/Mentor HS |
| John Haneline | LB | 6-2 | 225 | North Olmsted, Ohio/St. Ignatius HS |
| Edwin Hood | RB/Ath. | 5-10 | 185 | Toledo, Ohio/Whitmer HS |
| Aaron Kent | OL | 6-6 | 265 | Zanesville, Ohio/Zanesville HS |
| Lance Latkiewicz | DL | 6-2 | 282 | Allen Park, Michigan/Allen Park HS |
| Brandon Mack | DL | 6-5 | 245 | Webster, N.Y./Bridgton Academy |
| Corey Partridge | DB | 5-11 | 180 | Loveland, Ohio/Loveland HS |
| Joseph Schaefer | LB/DE | 6-4 | 250 | Parma Heights, Ohio/Benedictine HS |
| Anthony Turner | QB | 6-2 1/2 | 218 | Dayton, Ohio/Chaminade-Julienne HS |
| Nate Waldron | DB | 5-11 | 195 | Rochester, Pa./Rochester Area HS |
| Peter Winovich | QB/Ath. | 6-3 | 230 | Jefferson Hills, Pa./Jefferson HS |
Andrew Allen, LB, 6-1, 220, Macomb, Michigan/Dakota HS
Will graduate this spring from Dakota High School in Macomb, Michigan... played four years for the Cougars... a multi-year All-State, All-East, All-Macomb Area Conference and All-County honoree... named to the Detroit News Blue Chip list... recorded 82 tackles and an interception in seven games as a senior and was team MVP... also rushed for 348 yards and 6 TDs... as a junior he recorded 146 tackles in leading his team to a final four berth, a MAC Red title and a district/regional crown... had 102 tackles as a sophomore... team captain... coached by Mike Giannone... also lettered in track. Personal: Wants to major in business... a member of the National Honor Society... son of David and Ann Allen... born November 23, 1985.
Diyral Briggs, DE, 6-4, 200, Mt. Healthy, Ohio/Mt. Healthy HS
Will graduate this spring from Mt. Healthy High School... a two-year letterwinner for the Owls... a two-time first-team All-League choice... had 16 sacks in two seasons where he led his team to 14 consecutive league wins... also recorded 12 TD receptions as a tight end... team captain... coached by Kurry Commins... also lettered in basketball where he averaged 15 points per game as a starter. Personal: Son of Diyral and Jackie Briggs... born October 31, 1985.
Andrew Campbell, OL, 6-4, 265, Indianapolis, Indiana/Warren Central HS
Will graduate this spring from Warren Central High School in Indianapolis... earned three varsity letters for the Warriors... a two-time All-State performer... named Mr. Football for offensive linemen as a senior... also named All-Marion County... helped his team to a state title and 13-2 record in 2003... team won 36 games in his final three years and won sectional titles each season... coached by Kevin Wright... played with current Falcon Jenkins Reese. Personal: Wants to major in telecommunications... son of Rocky Campbell and Gloria Byrd... born November 21, 1985.
Brandon Curtis, DL, 6-2, 280, Springfield, Ohio/Springfield South HS
Will graduate this spring from Springfield South High School... a four-year letterwinner for the Wildcats... an All-State pick as a senior... a two-time All-District and All-Area choice and three-time All-Greater Western Ohio Conference and All-County pick... had 60 tackles and three sacks as a senior... named team's O-Lineman of the Year twice... team won a regional title and two league championships during his career... coached by Tony Broering... played with current Falcons Mitchell Crossley and Robert Browning... also lettered in basketball and track. Personal: A member of the National Honor Society... son of Kathryn Curtis... born May 21, 1986... President of the Library Club and had perfect attendance each year.
Nicholas Davis, DL, 6-3, 280, Cincinnati, Ohio/Colerain HS
Will graduate this spring from Cincinnati's Colerain High School... earned three letters in football for the Cardinals... a first-team All-State selection and Greater Miami Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2003... also named All-Southwest Ohio and will play in the North/South All-Star game... also named second-team All-League as a junior... led his team to a 16-0 record in league play in two seasons and advanced to regionals each season... team captain... coached by Kerry Coombs and Scott Fortkamp... also lettered in basketball and track. Personal: Wants to major in construction management... nine times he posted a GPA of 3.5 or better in high school... son of Greg and Gail Davis... born May 28, 1986.
Erique Dozier, DB, 6-1, 195, Akron, Ohio/Garfield HS
Will graduate this spring from Akron's Garfield High School... earned three letters for the Rams... named All-State as a senior and was the city's Defensive Player of the Year... also named All-County... had six interceptions, six fumble recoveries and five forced fumbles as a senior... scored 10 total TDs via receiving, rushing, interception return and punt return... had a 93-yard run from scrimmage... an All-City performer as a junior who had nine TDs and five interceptions in leading Garfield to a city title... also had five TDs and an interception as a sophomore... team captain... coached by Bob Sax... also lettered in track. Personal: A member of the 3.0 GPA club... son of Clinton and Sharon Davis... born May 20, 1986... a member of the speech and debate team who had a starring role in his senior play.
Jeffrey Fink, OL, 6-5, 260, Willoughby, Ohio/Willoughby South HS
Will graduate this spring from Willoughby South High School... a three-year letterwinner for the Rebels... an All-Ohio choice who was first-team All-Premier Athletic Conference, All-Lake County, All-Plain Dealer, and All-Region... twice in his career he was named Kiwanis Lineman of the Year... team captain... team won league title during his sophomore season... coached by Matt Duffy... also lettered in basketball. Personal: Son of Fred and Diane Fink... born April 21, 1986.
Scott Goodwin, DB/LB 6-3, 205, Mentor, Ohio/Mentor HS
Will graduate this spring from Mentor High School... a three-year letterwinner for the Cardinals... a first-team All-Lake County choice... named All-L.E.L... had 32 tackles, three interceptions, six pass deflections, and a forced fumble... a three-time All-News Herald selection... had 26 tackles and three interceptions as a junior... also returned a kickoff and a punt for a TD during his career... coached by BGSU graduate Steve Trivisonno... also lettered in basketball as a sophomore. Personal: An excellent student... wants to major in psychology... son of Rex and Cathy Zeller... born May 11, 1985.
John Haneline, LB, 6-2, 225, North Olmsted, Ohio/St. Ignatius HS
Will graduate this spring from Cleveland St. Ignatius High School... earned three letters for the Wildcats... led the team to a state title in 2001 and a runner-up finish in 2002... an All-Ohio pick... also named first-team All-County and All-District... named Most Valuable Linebacker at St. Ignatius... led the team with 145 tackles (more than 10 per game)... also had six sacks and a fumble recovery... also scored a rushing TD... coached by Chuck Kyle. Personal: Son of Joanne Haneline... born March 30, 1986... older brother, Chris, was an All-MAC linebacker for the Falcons from 1999-2002.
Edwin Hood, RB/Ath., 5-10, 185, Toledo, Ohio/Whitmer, HS
Will graduate this spring from Toledo Whitmer High School... a three-year letterwinner for the Panthers... a first-team All-State pick who was the Toledo City League Offensive Player of the Year... also named Northwest Ohio Offensive Player of the Year... will play in the North/South All-Star game... rushed for 1,500 yards in leading the Panthers to a 9-2 season... also rushed for 1,100 yards as a junior, earning All-State and All-District accolades... rushed for 1,200 yards as a sophomore... coached by Dan Fought... also lettered in track four times and was an All-Conference performer as a junior. Personal: Grandson of Richard and Helen Jones... born January 9, 1985.
Aaron Kent, OL, 6-6, 265, Zanesville, Ohio/Zanesville HS
Kent will graduate this spring from Zanesville High School... a three-year letterwinner for the Blue Devils... a first-team All-Region performer who finished with 52 pancake blocks... coached by John Lucas... also lettered in track and field where he throws the shot put and discus... was a district champion thrower. Personal: Would like to major in business... son of Keith Kent and Melissa Paap... born April 22, 1986.
Lance Latkiewicz, DL, 6-2, 282, Allen Park, Michigan/Allen Park HS
Latkiewicz will graduate this spring from Allen Park (Michigan) High School... earned two letters for the Jaguars... a first-team All-State selection as a senior who was the fourth rated lineman in the state... a member of the Michigan Blue Chip list... led his team to a 13-1 record and a berth in the state championship game... team captured Mega Conference, district and regional titles... a two-time All-Conference, All-Metro and All-Area selection... team finished 11-2 and advanced to the state semifinals during his junior year... coached by Tom Hoover... also lettered in baseball and track. Personal: Wants to major in exercise physiology... son of Jeff and Andrea Latkiewicz... born September 12, 1986.
Brandon Mack, DL, 6-5, 245, Webster, N.Y./Bridgton Academy
Mack is attending prep school at Bridgton Academy... a 2003 graduate of Schroeder High School in Webster, N.Y. ... led his team to a state title in 2002 with a 13-0 record... was named second-team All-City... also named Most Improved Defensive Player on his team and Most Valuable defensive lineman... coached by Tony Bianchi. Personal: Son of Barrett Mack and Valerie Nesmith... born September 11, 1984.
Corey Partridge, DB, 5-11, 180, Loveland, Ohio/Loveland HS
Partridge will graduate this spring from Loveland High School... a three-year letterwinner for the Tigers... a second-team All-State selection as a senior... twice was named All-City and All-League... team captain... coached by Chuck Warden... also lettered in baseball where he has been a two-time All-League performer. Personal: Son of Scott and Kelly Partridge... born September 22, 1985.
Joseph Schaefer, LB, 6-4, 250, Parma Heights, Ohio/Benedictine HS
Schaefer will graduate this spring from Cleveland Benedictine High School... earned three letters for the Bengals... a two-time first-team All-State, All-District, and All-County selection... had 139 tackles, 10 tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks, two pass deflections and two fumble recoveries... led team to a 14-1 record and an Ohio Division III state title in 2003... team captain... had 130 tackles, including nine for a loss as a junior... team finished second in Division III as a junior... also played basketball. Personal: Wants to major in education... a member of the Academic Renaissance Club... son of Joseph and Debbie Schaefer... born June 23, 1985.
Anthony Turner, QB, 6-2 1/2, 218, Dayton, Ohio/Chaminade-Julienne HS
Turner will graduate this spring from Dayton Chaminade-Julienne High School... earned four varsity letters with the Eagles... a first-team All-District, All-Area and All-Greater Catholic League as a senior... threw for 1,300 yards and 18 TDs... completed 62 percent of his passes... led the Eagles to the Ohio Division II State Championship as a junior... team captain... threw for 2,200 yards and 21 TDs... earned All-Area and All-District honors... team was 14-1... coached by Jim Place... also lettered in basketball. Personal: Wants to study communications or athletic training... born January 27, 1986... son of Michael and Robin Osborne.
Nate Waldron, DB, 5-11, 195, Rochester, Pa./Rochester Area HS
Waldron will graduate this spring from Rochester (Pa.) Area High School... earned four letters for the Rams... a two-time All-State perfomer on offense and defense as a prep... named section Defensive Player of the Year as a senior and conference Offensive Player of the Year as a junior... had 101 tackles, four interceptions and two sacks as a senior... also rushed for 1,200 yards and 19 TDs... had 92 tackles, five sacks and three interceptions as a junior and rushed for 1,789 yards and 28 TDs... team went to the Pa. State Championship game three times winning in 2000 and 2001... rushed for 1,180 yards and 18 TDs during his first two seasons... coached by Gene Matsook... also lettered in basketball and track. Personal: A member of the National Honor Society... wants to major in business... born August 25, 1985... son of Nate and Paula Waldron.
Peter Winovich, QB/Ath., 6-3, 230, Jefferson Hills, Pa./Jefferson HS
Winovich will graduate this spring from Thomas Jefferson High School in Jefferson Hills, Pa... a three-year starter at quarterback and outside linebacker for the Jaguars... two-year captain... a first-team All-State performer on defense... member of Post Gazette Fabulous 22 and Tribune Review Terrific 25... led his team to a 30-5 record as a starting QB and two undefeated regular seasons... set a school single-season record with 2,233 yards and 20 TDs... had 4,421 career passing yards and completed 234 passes and 44 career TD tosses... also rushed for 15 TDs... had 144 tackles, three sacks, three forced fumbles and three interceptions during his career... coached by Bill Cherpak... also lettered in basketball. Personal: Wants to major in business... born September 5, 1985... son of Peter and Anina Winovich.
