Bowling Green State University Athletics
National Signing Day 2012 -- Live Blog
February 01, 2012 | Football
BGSU Athletic Communications is here to live blog the day's events -- we'll have updates on player signings (including player bios), as well as photos and videos of the festivities.
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Also, at 3:00 p.m., head coach Dave Clawson will have a live press conference, which you can view in real-time by clicking the "Watch Press Conference" link at the top of the page.
We will also have a social media presence -- watch for Twitter updates through @DaveMeyerBG, @BGAthletics and @BGFalconFootball -- we will provide player signing updates and will answer questions submitted to those accounts throughout the day.
Also, don't forget that BGSU football season tickets go on sale starting TODAY at 9 a.m. with the launch of the “Special Teams Package” campaign. This campaign, which runs from Feb. 1 through Apr. 13, gives free parking to all season ticket holders in 2012.
“SPECIAL TEAMS PACKAGE” Season Ticket Pricing (Call 1-877-BGSU-TICKET)
Chairback: $78 *Includes Free Season Parking ($150 Value, Savings of $72)
BGSU Faculty/Staff/Retiree (Chairback): $60 *Includes Free Season Parking ($150 Value, Savings of $90)
Bench Reserve: $66 *Includes Free Season Parking ($130 Value, Savings of $64)
BGSU Faculty/Staff/Retiree (Bench): $54 *Includes Free Season Parking ($130 Value, Savings of $76)
*Season Ticket Pricing and Availability of Free Parking Subject to Change after Fri., April 13, 2012.
2012 BGSU Season Ticket Holder Benefits:
• FREE season ticket holder parking.
• Ticket exchange program – NEVER MISS A GAME!
• Season ticket holder party in August.
• Special meet and greets with coach Clawson and the team.
• Season ticket holder gift.
• Exclusive opportunity to purchase premium away game tickets (University of Florida and Virginia Tech).
• Opportunity to receive two complimentary tickets to choice of one conference away game (Northern Illinois, Central Michigan, or Ohio) courtesy of BGSU Athletics.
• 50% savings off bowl game tickets.
So, sit back, enjoy the day and check back here often as we bring you the latest chapter in BGSU Falcon history!
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We have our first signing of the day -- congratulations and welcome to the Falcon family, Logan Dietz!
(7:07 a.m.)
Logan Dietz, OL, 6-5, 280, Pittsburgh, Pa. (Pittsburgh Central Catholic)
High School: Currently attends Pittsburgh Central Catholic ... coached by Terry Totten ... team captain ... earned first-team all-conference as a junior and senior ... was third-team 4A all-state as a junior and second-team all-state as a senior.
(7:14 a.m.)
Dalton Chapman, OL, 6-7, 285, Grove City, Ohio (Grove City)
High School: Currently attends Grove City High School ... coached by Matt Jordan ... earned second-team All-OCC and honorable mention All-Central District his senior year at offensive tackle ... as a junior was named to the second-team All-OCC and honorable mention All-Central District as a defensive end ... was name honorable mention at offensive tackle in the All-Central District as a sophomore.
(7:21 a.m.)
Ben Steward, OL, 6-7, 300, Holt, Mich. (Holt)
High School: Currently attends Holt High School ... coached by Al Slammer ... team captain ... as a senior he was named to the Detroit Free Press Dream Team and the Lansing State Journal Dream Team ... earned first-team all-state and first-team All-CAAC Blue recognition ... three year starter that blocked for three 1,000-yard rushers ... was nominated to play in the Michigan High School Coaches Association All-Star Game ... was named to the Mid-Michigan Sports Journal Dream Team.
(7:25 a.m.)
J.J. Beggan, OL, 6-4, 290, Pittsburgh, Pa. (Seton LaSalle)
High School: Currently attends Seton LaSalle High School ... coached by Greg Perry ...team captain ... helped lead team to a 20-4 record as a junior and senior ... anchored an offensive line that produced a 1,700 yard rusher and an offense that averaged 35.5 points and 325.8 yards of offense per game his senior season ... was named a two-time All-Century conference offensive and defensive lineman ... was named All-State (AA) by the Pennsylvania Sports Writers Association as a senior.
(7:30 a.m.)
Jhalil-Nashid Croley, LB, 6-3, 245, Cincinnati, Ohio (Princeton)
High School: Currently attends Princeton High School ... coached by Gary Croley ... team captain ... earned second-team All-Ohio, first-team all-conference and first-team all-city as a senior ... was nominated for the Tri-State (Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana) Defensive Player of the Year, finishing with 102 tackles that same season.
(7:36 a.m.)
James Knapke, QB, 6-3, 185, Fort Wayne, Ind. (Bishop Luers)
High School: Currently attends Bishop Luers High School ... coached by Matt Lindsay ... team captain ... was a three-year starter and first quarterback in the state of Indiana to win three state championships ... earned All-State honors as a senior and was a two-time MVP and first-team all-conference member ... owns the school and conference passing records with 5,983 passing yards and 76 touchdown passes.
(7:42 a.m.)
James White, WR, 6-1, 180, Southfield, Mich. (Crockett Technical)
High School: Currently attends Crockett Technical High School ... coached by Rodereck Oden ... team captain ... earned first-team all-state class “B” honors as a senior ... was ranked as the 47th best recruit by Midwest Blue-Chip ... helped lead his team to a 10-2 record and a Public School League Championship (Div. 1) as a senior.
(7:47 a.m.)
Jacob Bennett, OL, 6-6, 290, Lebanon, Ohio (Lebanon)
High School: Currently attends Lebanon High School ... coached by Shawn Lamb ... was named first-team Greater Western Ohio Conference South Division ... earned honorable mention All-Southwest District (Div. I) by the Associated Press.
(7:53 a.m.)
Mike Minns II, DT, 6-0, 300, West Palm Beach, Fla. (Dwyer)
High School: Currently attends Dwyer High School ... coached by Jack Daniels ... team captain ... earned first-team all-state and all-county as a senior, his only season as a starter ... that same season he recorded nine sacks, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries ... played in the Nike South Florida versus Dade County All-Star Game.
(8:00 a.m.)
(David) Kelii Kekuewa “Chief”, OL, 6-3, 300, Keaau, Hawaii (Kamehameha) (Arizona Western)
Junior College: Spent two seasons at Arizona Western Junior College ... coached by Tom Minnick ... team captain ... led the Matadors to an 11-1 record, including an appearance in the National Junior College Athletic Association Football Championship game ... was part of an offensive line that finished the year sixth in rushing offense and was part of an offense that averaged 50.2 points per game ... earned first-team All-Arizona Community College Athletic Conference, first-team All-Western States Football League and first-team All-National Junior College Athletic Association. High School: Graduated from Kamehameha High School in 2009 ... coached by Ulima Afoa ... team captain.
(8:05 a.m.)
Coy Brown, LB, 5-11, 215, Wakarusa, Ind. (Northwood)
High School: Is a 2012 graduate of Northwood High School ... coached by Scott Hoover ... team captain ... earned first-team all-state and all-area as a senior ... was named to the first-team All-Indiana Football Coaches Association that same year ... helped lead team to a 4A win in the State Sectionals ... was elected to play in the North/South Indiana All-Star game.
(8:10 a.m.)
Scott Davis, TE, 6-5, 240, Richmond, Va. (Mills E. Godwin) (Fork Union)
Prep School: Spent one season at Fork Union Military Academy ... coached by John Shuman. High School: Was a 2010 graduate of Mills E. Godwin High School ... coached by John Phillips ... team captain ... earned first-team all-district, All-Metro and All-Region as a defensive end and tight end his senior year ... was team's offensive MVP.
(8:16 a.m.)
Michael Allen, WR, 5-10, 175, Los Angeles, Calif. (Lynwood) (East L.A. College)
Junior College: Spent two seasons at East L.A. College ... was named the team's Freshman of the Year ... earned first-team all-league as a sophomore. High School: Is a 2009 graduate of Lynwood High School ... coached by Mark Williams ... team captain ... earned first-team all-conference as a senior ... was team's co-Offensive Player of the Year in 2009.
(8:21 a.m.)
Izaah Lunsford, DT, 6-3, 265, Cincinnati, Ohio (Shroder Paideia)
High School: Currently attends Shroder Paideia Academy ... coached by Gerald Warmack ... team captain ... was a three-year starter ... earned all-league honors as a junior and senior ... also lettered in basketball and track ... was named first-team all-league in track ... owns the school record in the shot put.
(8:30 a.m.)
James Sanford, S, 6-2, 190, Xenia, Ohio (Xenia)
High School: Currently attends Xenia High School ... coached by Bob DeLong ... team captain ... earned first-team all-conference honors in his junior and senior season ... was selected to play in the Ohio North/South All-Star game.
(8:35 a.m.)
Greg Hohenstein, LS, 6-3, 195, Warrenville, Ill. (Wheaton-Warrenville South)
High School: Currently attends Wheaton-Warrenville High School ... was a two-time state finals long snapper ... played in the 2010 ESPN Rise versus Maine South game as a long snapper ... earned academic all-conference as a senior ... converted on 61 of 62 snaps to the punter and 120 of 120 snaps on field goals and extra points in his career ... ranked 17th nationally and fourth in the midwest according to Rubio Long Snapping.
(8:55 a.m.)
Erick Hallmon, LB, 6-0, 195, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (Cardinal Gibbons)
High School: Currently attends Cardinal Gibbons High School ... coached by Mike Morrill ... team captain ... four year starter ... earned second-team all-county as a senior ... recorded 65 tackles, one interception and one touchdown that same season ... played in the Broward All-Star Game and the Nike South Florida versus Dade County All-Star Game.
(11:10 a.m.)
Josh Pettus, S, 5-10, 200, Detroit, Mich. (Southwestern) (College of DuPage)
Junior College: Was a two-year starter at the College of DuPage ... coached by Gary Thomas ... team captain ... as a sophomore was an All-American Nominee, while earning first-team all-conference and first-team all-region honors ... led his team with five interceptions and was second with 72 tackles that same season ... won his team's Most Inspirational Award ... team MVP ... helped his team win the Graphic Edge Bowl as a freshman. High School: Was a 2009 graduate of Southwestern High School ... coached by Michael Dennis ... three year starter at wide receiver and cornerback ... was his team's track MVP as a senior and was part of a 4x100 relay team as a freshman, sophomore and junior.
Will Watson, CB, 6-1, 185, Tampa, Fla. (Tampa Jefferson)
High School: Currently attends Tampa Jefferson High School ... coached by Jeremy Earle ... team captain ... was named the 2011 Returner of the Year in Hillsborough County ... was second-team All-Tampa Bay Area in 2010 ... helped lead his team to the 3A Florida State Championship as a junior.
(11:40 a.m.)
Anthony Farinella, K, 6-3, 180, Woodridge, Ill. (Downers Grove South)
High School: Currently attends Downers Grove South High School ... coached by John Belskis ... team captain and 4.0 students ... was the West Suburban Conference Special Teams Player of the Year ... named to the Tom Lemming All-Chicagoland team as a place kicker ... named a top-12 kicker by chrissailerkicking.com ... had 46 touchbacks as a senior ... was a state champion in wrestling and a state qualifier in the 800-meters.
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