2016 UCO Football Media Guide

Central Oklahoma Football History
4UCO ranks fourth among NCAA Division II teams in all-time wins (616).
4The Bronchos have made 10 playoff appearances and captured two national champi-
onships (1962 and ‘82).
4UCO has won 32 conference/division titles.
4The Bronchos have had 117All-Americans and more than 500All-Conference players.
4UCO has won more games than any other Oklahoma college team besides the Univer-
sity of Oklahoma.
4The Bronchos have won seven or more games in a season 41 times.
4UCO has had eight Harlon Hill Trophy candidates (Division II Player of the Year): RB
Tyrone Jones (1992), RB Joe Aska (1994), RB Reggie Donner (1998), DB Johnnie Jones
(1999), WR Dee Dee Carter (2001), QB Justin Allgood (2004), RB Joshua Birmingham
(2010) and WR Marquez Clark (2013).
4The Bronchos have had dozens of players in the NFL and former star Keith Traylor
won three Super Bowl rings during a 17-year career.
4UCO plays its home games in Wantland Stadium, a 10,000-seat facility that ranks as
one of the finest in NCAA Division II.

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Sept. 1 (Thursday) Lindenwood* St. Charles, Mo. 7:00 p.m.
The Bronchos lead the series 2-1-0. UCO opens the season on a Thursday night for the sixth straight year.
Sept. 8 (Thursday) Pittsburg State* Edmond 7:00 p.m.
The Gorillas lead the series 8-4-1. The Bronchos earned their first win in the series since 1968 last year.
Sept. 17 (Saturday) Fort Hays State* Hays, Kan. 7:00 p.m.
The Bronchos lead the series 7-2-0. The Tigers claimed a last-second 30-29 win last year in Edmond.
Sept. 24 (Saturday) Missouri Western* Edmond 6:00 p.m.
The Griffons lead the series 5-1. UCO’s only win in the rivalry came at home in 2014.
Oct. 1 (Saturday) Emporia State* Emporia, Kan. 2:00 p.m.
The Bronchos lead the series 10-6-1. The two teams first met in 1928, with ESU claiming a 23-6 win.
Oct. 8 (Saturday) Northwest Missouri* Edmond 2:00 p.m.
The Bearcats lead the series 6-2. NWMSU went 15-0 in winning the national championship last year.
Oct. 15 (Saturday) Nebraska-Kearney* Kearney, Neb. 2:00 p.m.
The Bronchos lead the series 4-1. UCO claimed a 49-0 shutout two years ago on its last trip to Kearney.
Oct. 22 (Saturday) Missouri Southern* Edmond 2:00 p.m.
The series is tied 2-2. The Bronchos rolled up 661 total yards in a 55-21 road win last year.
Oct. 29 (Saturday) Central Missouri* Warrensburg, Mo. 1:00 p.m.
The Mules lead the series 4-0. UCM is the only MIAA team the Bronchos have never beaten.
Nov. 5 (Saturday) Washburn* (Homecoming) Edmond 2:00 p.m.
The Bronchos lead the series 3-2. UCO earned its first-ever MIAA win against the Ichabods in 2012.
Nov. 12 (Saturday) Northeastern State* Edmond 3:00 p.m.
The Bronchos lead the series 47-27-2. The teams are tied 9-9 in the President’s Cup battle that started in 1998.
*-Denotes Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association game.
All times are Central Standard Time and subject to change.
2016 Schedule
Table Of Contents
General Information
2016 Schedule .............................................................1/Back Cover
UCO Quick Facts/Phone Directory ............................................... 2
About UCO
University of Central Oklahoma .................................................4-5
Edmond............................................................................................6
Oklahoma City.................................................................................7
Wantland Stadium............................................................................8
Media Information...........................................................................9
Athletic Administration ...........................................................10-12
Coaches
Head Coach Nick Bobeck..............................................................14
Assistant Coaches ................................................................... 15-18
Season Outlook/The Players
Season Outlook ........................................................................20-21
Pre-season Roster ................................................................... 22-23
Players To Watch.......................................................................24-26
Player Profiles...........................................................................27-43
Freshman Newcomers...............................................................44-47
2015 Review
2015 Game-by-Game Review ..................................................50-53
2015 Statistics/Standings/All-MIAA Teams.............................54-56
Records
UCO Records .......................................................................... 58-63
Wantland Stadium Records ..........................................................64
History
All-Conference Players/All-Americans ...................................66-69
NFL Draft Picks/NFL Players .......................................................70
Playoff History .........................................................................71-73
All-time Lettermen ...................................................................74-78
Season-by-Season Results........................................................79-83
Coaching Records..........................................................................84
Series Records................................................................................85
Margins of Victory/Streaks/Milestone Games ..............................86
The MIAA
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association ......................88
MIAA Records..........................................................................89-91
The Last Time................................................................................92

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School Nickname
“Bronchos” was the nickname selected for Central Oklahoma
in 1922 by Mrs. C.W. Wantland, wife of long-time UCO football
coach C.W. Wantland. The name was chosen from a number of
suggestions for the name of UCO’s football team and became the
nickname for all athletic teams at the school.
Mrs. Wantland was made an honorary member of the Letter-
man’s Club for selecting the nickname, becoming the first woman
admitted to that organization.
School Colors
Bronze and blue were chosen as UCO’s school colors in 1895 by
school president Edmund Dandridge Murdaugh. The first public
display of the bronze and blue was in Guthrie when a student rep-
resented UCO in the first oratorical contest ever held in Oklahoma.
About The Cover
Featuredonthefrontcoverofthe2016CentralOklahomamedia
guide is T.J. Eckert (10), Brandon Waggoner (62) and Aaron Wil-
liams (68) along with inserts of Clay McKenzie (23) and Deontay
Wilson (90). On the back cover, from left, is Connor Pulley, Seth
Hiddink and Ben Jones. Cover design was done by UCO Art
Director Craig Beuchaw.
Production Credits
The 2016 UCO football media guide was written, edited and
designed by Mike Kirk, who retired in July after nearly 29 years
as Director of Athletic Media Relations. Photographs were pro-
vided by the UCO Photographic Services Department, under the
direction of Dan Smith.
UCO Quick Facts
Mailing Address: University of Central Oklahoma
100 North University/Edmond, OK 73034
Founded: Dec. 24, 1890
President: Dr. Don Betz
Athletic Director: Joe Muller
Assistant Athletic Director/Operations: Gunnar Poff
Assistant Athletic Director/Business: Britni Brannon
Assistant Athletic Director/Marketing: Brandon Baker
Assistant Athletic Director/Compliance: Darnell Smith
Director of Compliance Monitoring: Jeremy Rogers
Athletic Trainer: Ed Kabrick
Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jacob Black
Faculty Representative: Trey Cone
National Affiliation: NCAA Division II
Conference: Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
Nickname: Bronchos
School Colors: Bronze and Blue
Enrollment: 17,101
Stadium (Capacity): Wantland Stadium (10,000)
Playing Surface: FieldTurf
Football Facts
Head Coach: Nick Bobeck
Years, Record at UCO: Four years, 19-25
Years, Career Record: Four years, 19-25
Assistant Coaches: Russ Pickett, Chris Martin, Walter Moreham,
David Johnson, Jason Smelser and Nick Graham
Graduate Assistant Coaches: Justin Pruitt, Alex Knox, Christian
Hood, Ruben Gaines and Tanner Koons
2015 Record: 7-5
2015 Conference Record (Finish): 6-5 (T-5th)
Lettermen Returning: 35 (18 offense, 15 defense, two kickers)
Lettermen Lost: 27 (17 defense, 10 offense)
StartersReturning(Five-plusgames): 19(12offense,fivedefense,
two kickers)
Starters Lost (Five-plus games): Nine (seven defense, two offense)
Football History
First Year of Football: 1902
All-time Record: 616-397-46
Conference/DivisionChampionships: 32(1914,1915,1919,1921,
1923, 1924, 1929, 1931, 1932, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938,
1939, 1941, 1942, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1961,
1962, 1972, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2004, 2007, 2008)
Years in Playoffs: 10 (1962, 1972, 1979, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1996,
1998, 1999, 2003)
All-time Playoff Record: 10-8
National Championships: Two (1962, 1982)
Last Playoff Appearance: 2003 (lost in quarterfinals)
Last Post-season Appearance: 2015 (won Live United Texarkana
Bowl)
Media Relations
Director of Athletic Media Relations: Chris Brannick
Office: (405) 974-2142
Cell: (405) 301-0187
Email: cbrannick@uco.edu
Wantland Stadium Press Box: (405) 974-3174
Athletic Website: www.bronchosports.com
Football Staff Directory
(405 Area Code)
Athletic Department............................................................... 974-2500
Angel Aston (aaston1@uco.edu)
Athletic Director.................................................................... 974-2502
Joe Muller (jmuller2@uco.edu)
Assistant Athletic Director/Operations.................................. 974-2176
Gunnar Poff (gpoff@uco.edu)
Athletic Trainer...................................................................... 974-2188
Ed Kabrick (ekabrick@uco.edu)
Head Coach............................................................................ 974-2147
Nick Bobeck (nbobeck@uco.edu)
Assistant Coach (Defensive Coordinator)............................. 974-3499
Russ Pickett (rpickett@uco.edu)
Assistant Coach (Offensive Coordinator).............................. 974-2919
Chris Martin (cmartin8@uco.edu)
Assistant Coach (Defensive Backs)....................................... 974-3431
Nick Graham (ngraham7@uco.edu)
Assistant Coach (Quarterbacks)............................................. 974-3432
David Johnson (djohnson108@uco.edu)
Assistant Coach (Linebackers) ............................................. 974-3431
Jason Smelser (jsmelser@uco.edu)

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The University of Central Oklahoma prepares future leaders in an opportunity-
rich environment, ideally located in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
Central offers an innovative learning community where teaching comes first
and students develop personal relationships with faculty and staff who are com-
mitted to transforming lives. With 114 undergraduate majors and 54 graduate
programs, Central is a smart investment for students dedicated to their future
success.
UCO is home to students from throughout Oklahoma, as well as all 50 states
and more than 100 countries. Among Central’s many unique and notable
academic programs are Forensic Science, Accounting, Music Theater, Profes-
sional Golf Management, Jazz Studies, Mass Communication, Nursing, and
Funeral Science.
Central is:
• Home to the world-renown Forensic Science Institute, which attracts experts
from throughout the world to teach students and law enforcement professionals
the latest techniques in crime fighting.
• Rated by The Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “2010 Great
Colleges to Work For.”
• Winner of multiple national and statewide awards for sustainability efforts
•An official Olympic and Paralympic Training Site, as designated by the U.S.
Olympic Committee.
• Home to theAcademy of Contemporary Music at UCO, located in Oklahoma
City’s Bricktown district.
• Partnered with Chesapeake Energy to build the CHK-Central Boathouse
on the Oklahoma River, which will house Central’s rowing team as well as an
entertainment venue and an art gallery.
• Home to 2008 Carnegie Foundation Professor of the Year, Dr. Wei Chen.
• Ranked among the top universities nationally in residence life.
In Fall 2010, Central opened the new state-of-the-art Center for Transformative Learning, a classroom building designed intentionally to
encourage collaboration and creativity in its learning spaces. In addition, Central’s appealing 210-acre campus is on track to become a certified
botanical garden, offering both a pleasing learning and living environment and a source of pride for students, employees and alumni.
Founded in 1890, the University of Central Oklahoma is the state’s first public institution of higher learning, and continues to cultivate
creativity and innovation in every corner of campus, bringing to life its core values of Character, Community and Civility each day.
University of Central Oklahoma
UCO Quick Facts
Founded: December 24, 1890
Location: Edmond, Oklahoma
President: Dr. Don Betz
Enrollment: 17,101
Faculty: More than 400 full-time professors with an additional 380
professionals from the community serving as adjunct faculty. A full 75
percent of faculty members have earned doctorates.
Student/Faculty Ratio: 19:1
Student Representation: Students come from all 50 states and more
than 100 countries.
Academic Divisions: Five undergraduate colleges and a college of gradu-
ate studies and research.
Degrees: UCO awards 10 bachelor’s degrees with 114 undergraduate
majors and 112 options. There are six master’s degrees with 24 majors
and 47 options. UCO also offers a Funeral Service Certificate Program.
School Calendar: Two 16-week semesters (fall and spring) and an 8-week
summer session.
Library: The Chambers Library exceeds 1.4 million volumes of books,
microforms, periodicals and government documents.
Organizations: More than 200 clubs and organizations on campus.
Accreditation: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; As-
sociation of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs; National Council
for Accreditation of Teacher Education; American Speech and Hearing
Association;American DieteticAssociation;American Chemical Society;
National League of Nursing and other professional program organizations.

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Best of the Best
Several of UCO’s programs have attracted regional -- and even national -- attention:
• Oklahoma’s largest and oldest college of education has graduated more than 50,000 teachers since 1890.
• A broadcasting communication program annually recognized as one of the best in the region for technology.
• A theatre arts department specializing in providing opportunities for incoming freshmen on stage and production.
• The state’s largest computing science department.
• Graduates from the department of nursing and pre-medical programs consistently score
well above the state average of 88 percent passing.
• The region’s only master’s of science degree program in forensic science.
• The only photojournalism degree in the state.
• The only forensic science program in this region of the United States.
• Oklahoma’s first and only funeral service program.
• The Academy of Contemporary Music at UCO (ACM@UCO) was started in 2009.
Campus Life
While activities are abundant in Edmond and near-by Oklahoma City, students will never be
bored on the UCO campus. Last year alone, students experienced activities ranging from
concerts, Greek Week, athletic and multicultural events.
• Concerts
• Homecoming Activities (parade, tailgate party)
• Comedians
• Earth Day
• Stampede Week - UCO’s “Welcome Back” week
• Mr. and Miss UCO Pageant
• Miss Black UCO Pageant
• Largest “Battle of the Bands” concert in the state
• Musicals
• Native American Pow Wow
• Greek Week
• Central Follies
• Leadership Workshops
Greek Life
Join one of the 18 national sororities and fraternities that maintain active chapters at UCO. Lifelong associations and promotion of high stan-
dards of leadership are among the benefits members enjoy. Houses near campus provide a comfortable place to meet, yet allow the freedom to
choose other housing options.
Fraternities
Acacia
Alpha Phi Alpha
Kappa Sigma
Omega Psi Phi
Phi Beta Sigma
Phi Kappa Alpha
Sigma Nu
Sigma Tau Gamma
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Sororities
Alpha Gamma Delta
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Alpha Xi Delta
Delta Sigma Theta
Delta Zeta
Sigma Gamma Rho
Sigma Lambda Gamma
Sigma Kappa
Zeta Phi Beta
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Edmond is located in the heart of Oklahoma, just north of the state
capital in Oklahoma City, and has a population of over 80,000 as one
of the fastest growing cities in the state.
Edmond has the best of both worlds including easy access to the
city with just enough distance to maintain a close-knit community
atmosphere.
The city offers outstanding hotels, nostalgic shopping areas and
conveniently located attractions for your enjoyment. Known for
its outstanding golf courses, Edmond has hosted some of the most
exciting PGA and celebrity events in the past two decades at world-
famous Oak Tree Golf Club.
Edmond is the fastest growing, most economically dynamic city in
Oklahoma. Thriving technology firms, diverse retail and commercial
opportunities, and small corporate office headquarters have enhanced
our reputation as the affluent residential suburb to the metropolitan
area.
The local economy is booming. Retail trade has doubled just since
1990, commercial building permits continue at a record pace, and na-
tional retailers are building Edmond locations at an unparalleled rate.
Home values have appreciated significantly, with MultiList average
sales prices increasing 19.5% since 1994. Home sales are brisk, with
average time on the market of close to 90 days for most price ranges.
New home and commercial construction have contributed nearly a
billion dollars to the economy since 1994 alone.
There are many more activities in Edmond, with a variety of mu-
sic, art, theatre, water and sporting events that make for spectacular
family fun.
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Oklahoma City
The largest city in the state, Oklahoma
City is located just minutes from Edmond
at the crossroads of I-35, I-40 and I-44 in
the heart of Oklahoma.
The second largest city in the continental
United States based on geographical size,
more than 1.1 million people call metro
Oklahoma City area home.
Oklahoma City is surrounded by more
than a dozen communities and offers a
diverse landscape of hip, urban culture and
charming, old-fashioned neighborhoods for
visitors and residents alike.
Oklahoma City’s climate is mild, with
four distinct seasons and an average tem-
perature of 60 degrees. With more than
3,000 hours of sunshine per year, outdoor
recreation and activities are plentiful.
As a city that redefines itself, Oklahoma
City’s hip, spirited environment blends with
its deep western heritage to create a place
where culture and commerce thrive.
With renowned festivals, national sport-
ing events, treasure-filled museums and
a variety of districts highlighting arts and
entertainment, the possibilities for adventure
and fun in Oklahoma City are endless.
One of the main attractions in Oklahoma
City is Bricktown, an area filled with shops,
restaurants and clubs in the middle of
downtown.
Also located in downtown is Chesapeake
Energy Arena, home of the wildly popular
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Central Oklahoma will be in its 52nd season of play at
Wantland Stadium in 2016.
The 10,000-seat facilty has undergone massive renova-
tions over the past 13 years and now ranks as one of the
finest football stadiums in NCAA Division II.
Artificial turf, new lighting and a scoreboard were
added to Wantland Stadium in 2003, while a three-level
press box and new stands on both sides of the field were
installed in 2005. The playing surface was replaced
with FieldTurf in 2012 and an updated, state-of-the-art
scoreboard was added in the summer of 2014.
Named after long-time head coach C.W. Wantland,
UCO played its first game in the stadium on Sept. 18,
1965, shutting out College of Ozarks (Ark.) 31-0.
The Bronchos have had nine undefeated home seasons
and are 163-94-5 in Wantland Stadium, a 63.2 winning
percentage.
UCO’s month-by-month record in the facility is: Au-
gust, 0-4 (.000 percent); September, 53-27-2 (65.9 percent); October, 66-40-2 (62.0 percent); November, 42-22-1 (65.4 percent) and December,
2-1-0 (66.7 percent).
UCO’s longest winning streak at Wantland Stadium is 13, set from 1969-71.
The Bronchos are 5-1 in playoff games at Wantland Stadium, topped by a 14-11 win over Colorado Mesa on Dec. 18, 1982 in the NAIA
national championship game that was televised live on USA Network.
Wantland Stadium
Opponent W-L-T Pct. Last Meeting, Result
Abilene Christian 8-2-0 .800 2007, UCO won 27-17
Angelo State 5-6-1 .458 2006, UCO won 30-24 OT
Arkansas Tech 0-1-0 .000 2001, ATU won 32-26
Bacone 1-0-0 1.000 2002, UCO won 56-21
Black Hills State 1-0-0 1.000 2011, UCO won 30-17
Cal State-Northridge 1-1-0 .500 1992, UCO won 14-0
Cameron 7-2-2 .727 1992, UCO won 44-6
Central Missouri 0-2-0 .000 2015, UCM won 45-42
Chadron State 2-0-0 1.000 1998, UCO won 21-19
Colorado Mesa 4-1-0 .800 2003, UCO won 42-16
East Central 13-3-1 .794 2011, UCO won 41-21
Eastern New Mexico 11-6-0 .647 2007, ENMU won 21-7
Emporia State 0-3-0 .000 2015, ESU won 38-28
Evangel 1-0-0 1.000 1979, UCO won 55-0
Fort Hays State 2-2-0 .500 2011, FHSU won 30-29
Harding 2-0-0 1.000 1999, UCO won 42-30
Henderson State 1-2-0 .333 1983, UCO won 56-14
Howard Payne 3-0-0 1.000 1986, UCO won 31-7
Langston 11-2-0 .846 1998, UCO won 29-13
Lincoln 1-0-0 1.000 2013, UCO won 49-42
Lindenwood 1-1-0 .500 2015, UCO won 37-20
Midwestern State 2-1-0 .667 2010, MSU won 30-24
Missouri Southern 1-1-0 .500 2014, UCO won 43-41 3OT
Missouri Western 1-2-0 .333 2014, UCO won 26-17
Morningside 1-0-0 1.000 1966, UCO won 22-2
Nebraska-Kearney 1-1-0 .500 2015, UCO won 36-24
Northeastern State 8-10-0 .444 2014, UCO won 28-10
Northwestern Oklahoma 10-1-0 .909 2006, UCO won 31-26
Northern Colorado 0-1-0 .000 1977, UNC won 21-7
Northwest Missouri 0-4-0 .000 2014, NWM won 36-13
Oklahoma Panhandle 7-1-0 .875 1980, UCO won 27-17
Ouachita Baptist 1-0-0 1.000 1998, UCO won 48-7
Ozarks 1-0-0 1.000 1965, UCO won 31-0
Pittsburg State 1-4-0 .200 2014, PSU won 41-14
Presbyterian 1-0-0 1.000 1979, UCO won 28-6
Saginaw Valley 0-1-0 .000 1983, SV won 14-13
Southeastern Oklahoma 10-5-1 .656 2010, SOSU won 56-55
Opponent W-L-T Pct. Last Meeting, Result
Southwestern Oklahoma 13-5-0 .722 2009, UCO won 41-23
Southern Utah 2-0-0 1.000 1993, UCO won 21-20
Southwest Baptist 0-2-0 .000 2012, SBU won 26-14
Southwest Missouri 3-0-0 1.000 1973, UCO won 21-0
Tarleton State 4-2-0 .750 2010, UCO won 37-21
Texas A&M-Commerce 7-6-0 .538 2010, A&M won, 31-30
Texas A&M-Kingsville 3-8-0 .300 2008, TAMK won 41-6
Texas Lutheran 2-1-0 .667 1979, UCO won 30-20
Washburn 2-0-0 1.000 2014, UCO won 35-26
Western New Mexico 1-0-0 1.000 1991, UCO won 16-6
Western State 2-0-0 1.000 1969, UCO won 42-6
Western Washington 0-1-0 .000 2002, WWU won 24-16
West Texas A&M 4-3-0 .571 2008, WT won 49-18
Overall Record 163-94-5 .632
Top 10 Wantland Stadium Crowds
No. Crowd Opponent/Date Result
1. 10,000 Southwestern Oklahoma/Oct. 9, 1965 Won, 34-13
1. 10,000 Langston/Sept. 29, 1973 Lost, 27-3
3. 9,500 Langston/Oct. 4, 1975 Won, 22-6
4. 9,200 Cameron/Oct. 28, 1978 Won, 39-21
5. 9,000 Southwestern Oklahoma/Sept. 15, 1979 Won, 35-14
6. 8,500 Oklahoma Panhandle/Oct. 31, 1970 Won, 35-14
6. 8,500 Cameron/Oct. 18, 1975 Lost, 37-21
8. 8,425 Pittsburg State/Aug. 28, 2010 Lost, 31-20
9. 8,335 Langston/Sept. 28, 1996 Won, 39-20
10. 8,226 Langston/Sept. 24, 1994 Won, 38-10
Wantland Stadium Streaks
4UCO’s longest winning streak at Wantland Stadium is 13 games -- all
six in 1969, all five in 1970 and the first two in 1971.
4UCO’s longest losing streak at Wantland Stadium is six games -- the
last four of 1989 and the first two of 1990.
4UCO has had nine undefeated seasons at Wantland Stadium -- 1965
(5-0), 1969 (6-0), 1970 (5-0), 1979 (5-0), 1982 (5-0), 1996 (7-0), 1998
(8-0), 2000 (4-0) and 2003 (5-0).
Record Vs. Wantland Stadium Opponents

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Media Information
Bronchos on the Air
All UCO football games will be broadcast live on Oklahoma City
radio station HANK-FM (99.7).
VeteranannouncerDavidGarrett,formervoiceoftheDallasCowboys
and New Orleans Saints in the NFL, handles the play-by-play action
for the Bronchos with color commentary provided by former UCO
All-American John Fitzgerald.
Pre-game coverage starts 15 minutes before kickoff each week,
including interviews with coaches and players.
Press Credentials
The Wantland Stadium press box is reserved for working media only
and requests for press credentials should be made at least a week in
advance to the UCO Athletic Media Relations Office.
Credentials will be mailed if time permits or they will be left at the
will call window, located at the ticket booth on the southwest side of
Wantland Stadium.
Photographers
All photographers must have their photo passes visible at all times
while on the sideline working UCO football games, with violators
subject to removal from the field.
NCAA rules prohibit photographers from being in the team areas
between the 25-yard lines. Use of tripods is restricted to the ends of
the playing field. The third level of the press box may also be used.
Press Box Service
Complete individual and team statistics and a running play-by-play
will be distributed in the press box after the completion of each game.
A pre-game meal will be available an hour before kickoff.
There are ample telephone/internet lines available for media use.
The Central Oklahoma Athletic Media
Relations Office is under the direction of
Chris Brannick, who took over the position
on Aug. 8, 2016.
Brannick’s main duty is keeping local,
state and national media informed about
UCO’s athletic department as well as
handling the school’s athletic website
(www.bronchosports.com).
Chris came to UCO after three years as
a sports reporter for The Oklahoman.
A native of Utica, N.Y. who grew up in Sallisaw, Okla.,
Brannick is a Central graduate. He received his bachelor’s
degree in mass communications in 2013 with a journalism
major and creative studies minor.
Brannick served as sports editor of UCO’s student newspaper
(the Vista) and also worked as a sports anchor on the school’s
student-run broadcast news program (UCentral).
He won first- and second-place in sports reporting at the
Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Oklahoma in 2013
and won the UCO Mass Comm Professional Media award the
same year.
Brannick began working at The Oklahoman immediately
after graduation.
Chris is married (Cori) and has one daughter (Elle).
UCO Athletic Media Relations
Media Outlets
Edmond
Edmond Evening Sun ...........................................................341-2121
PO Box 2470, Edmond 73083
Scott Wanish, sports editor
Edmond Life and Leisure .....................................................340-3311
107 S Broadway, Edmond 73034
Steve Gust, sports editor
The Vista ...............................................................................974-5570
UCO, Communications Bldg., Edmond 73034
Sports Editor
KCSU-TV 29 ........................................................................974-2589
UCO, Communications Annex, Edmond 73034
Sports Director
Oklahoma City
The Oklahoman ....................................................................475-3314
PO Box 25125, Oklahoma City 73125
Ryan Sharp, sports editor; Scott Munn, assistant sports editor
Associated Press ..................................................................236-0663
500 N. Broadway, Oklahoma City 73102
Sports Editor
KFOR-TV (NBC)...................................................................478-6366
Brian Brinkley, sports director
KOCO-TV (ABC) .................................................................478-6681
Bryan Keating, sports director
KOKH-TV (Fox) ...................................................................843-2525
1228 E. Wilshire Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK, 73111
Myron Patton, sports director
KWTV (CBS)........................................................................ 841-9954
Dean Blevins, sports director
Tulsa
Tulsa World ...............................................................(918) 581-8355
PO Box 1770, Tulsa 74102
Michael Peters, sports editor
Broadcast Service
Onecourtesyline(405-974-3185)isavailableforthevisitingteam’s
flagship radio station, with space available for four people. All line
charges are the responsibility of the visiting station.
Interview Policy
To arrange a player or coach interview prior to game day please
contact the UCO Athletic Media Relations Office (405-974-2142) so
that a time convenient for both parties can be arranged.

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Athletic Administration
Athletic Director
Joe Muller
Now in his ninth year as athletic director at Central Oklahoma is Joe Muller, who has helped return the Bronchos
to national prominence in NCAA Division II.
UCO teams have captured 13 conference championships and had 13 top-10 national finishes during Muller’s
tenure, with softball winning the school’s first-ever women’s national championship in 2013.
Seventy-eight student-athletes have earned All-America honors over the past eight years and the Bronchos have
placed in the top 50 among 350 Division II institutions five times in the Learfield Sports Directors’Cup yearly stand-
ings, including a 32nd-place finish in 2015-16.
The athletic department’s fund-raising efforts have also increased significantly under Joe’s guidance. He secured
the largest gift in program history in the fall of 2015 with a $10 million donation that ranks among the highest ever
in the NCAADivision II ranks, continues to grow Stampede Club membership and also introduced a corporate sales
initiative that has generated record revenues for the program in just five years.
Academically, UCO’s student-athletes are performing at all-time high levels. For the past eight years, the overall grade point average of
student-athletes has surpassed that of the general student population and to demonstrate that academics is a priority, the athletic department now
hosts an annual Academic Awards Banquet recognizing the achievements of student-athletes.
A native of Stillwater, Joe earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Oklahoma State and got his start in athletic administration at OSU
when he served as director of athletic marketing and promotions from 1985-90.
Muller was involved in the television industry for more than a decade before returning to OSU in 2002 as associate athletic director, serving
in that capacity until going to Purdue in ‘06.
He was senior associate athletic director for external relations for the Boilermakers for two years before becoming just the seventh athletic
director in Central’s rich athletic history in July of 2008
Joe is married (Julie) and has three sons (Jaxon, Brandon and Matthew).
President
Dr. Don Betz
Dr. Don Betz became Central Oklahoma’s 20th president inAugust 2011 after having previously served as UCO’s
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs from 1999-2005.
President Betz developed several initiatives and programs that helped transform Central into one of the leading
metropolitan universities in the nation during his first stint at the school and he’s been the driving force in making
UCO a destination of choice in higher education since his return to campus.
President Betz has enjoyed a distinguished career in higher education that spans more than 40 years, developing a
reputation for teaching and encouraging students, leadership development and diplomacy through his international
activities, most notably with the United Nations and its affiliated non-government organizations.
Prior to returning to UCO, he served as president of Northeastern State, a post he held for three years. He also
served as Chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls from 2005 until his appointment at NSU and as
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Palmer College (Iowa) from 1994-1999.
In the 23 years prior, he fulfilled various capacities at NSU, including the Vice President of University Relations and Professor of Political
Science. While at NSU, he also was the Executive Director of the Educational Foundation,Assistant to the President, Dean of Continuing Educa-
tion and Special Programs, Director of the Sequoyah Institute/Center for Tribal Studies, the founder and advisor of the university’s President’s
Leadership Class and its Model United Nations program.
From 1982 through 2003, President Betz worked for and with the United Nations on Middle East issues. He founded and chaired the Interna-
tional Coordinating Committee on the Question of Palestine (ICCP), a UN-affiliated non-governmental organization (NGO) network pursuing
peace in the Middle East based on UN resolutions.
A frequent writer and speaker, Dr. Betz has addressed international, educational, motivational topics, and has worked with newspapers, radio
and television. His life-long interest in global issues and his passion for promoting cross-cultural understanding has led him to more than 80
countries.
While president at NSU, he served as the chair of the Northeast Oklahoma Public Facility Authority, board member for BancFirst in Tahle-
quah, the Tahlequah Area Chamber of Commerce, Creative Oklahoma, Inc., and chair of the Regional University System of Oklahoma Council
of Presidents. He is a member of the Oklahoma Academy, Leadership Oklahoma, Universities and Colleges President’s Climate Commitment,
International Association of University Presidents and has served as Chairman of AASCU’s International Education Committee.
President Betz received his B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of San Francisco and his M.A. and Ph.D. in In-
ternational Studies from the Graduate School of International Studies at the University of Denver. He also completed Harvard University’s
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Assistant Athletic Director/Business
Britni Brannon
Serving as Central Oklahoma’s assistant athletic director for business is Britni Brannon, who is also
UCO’s senior women’s administrator.
An Oklahoma native, Brannon graduated from UCO in 2002 and spent the next five years working for
an audio/visual company doing marketing, advertising and materials management.
A Certified Procurement Officer with the State of Oklahoma, Brannon returned to UCO in 2007 as a
Buyer II in the Purchasing, Payment Services & Travel department and was in that capacity until moving
to the athletic department as business manager in the fall of 2012.
Britni is married (Todd) and has one son (Alex).
Assistant Athletic Director/Operations
Gunnar Poff
Gunnar Poff is in his third year as Central Oklahoma’s assistant athletic director for operations after
serving the previous four years as coordinator of ticket sales for the Bronchos.
Poff took over his new role in May 2014 and is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of
UCO’s Athletic Department. Gunnar also serves as sport supervisor for five sports and is responsible for
the areas of athletic training, strength & conditioning, ticketing and game-day operations.
A native of Sayre, Gunnar was a pitcher for the Southwestern Oklahoma baseball team during the mid-
2000s and earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from SWOSU in 2007.
Poff went on to earn a master’s of education in intercollegiate athletics administration in 2009 from the
University of Oklahoma, working in the office of event management during his tenure at OU.
Gunnar is married (Tessa) and has three daughters (Presley, Piper and Devyn).
Assistant Athletic Director/Compliance
Darnell Smith
In his seventh year as assistant athletic director for compliance at Central Oklahoma is Darnell Smith.
Smith manages the areas of NCAAcompliance, student-athlete services and the Student-AthleteAdvisory
Committee (SAAC) while also directing the student-athlete welfare programming and serving as Deputy
Title IX Coordinator for Athletics.
Anative of SanAntonio, Texas, Smith was a four-year member and two-year starter of the Oklahoma State
football team from 2002-06 at defensive end. Astandout student-athlete, he was a three-time recipient of the
Arthur Ashe Scholar award at OSU and earned second-team honors on the ESPN the Magazine Academic
All-America Team among other accolades.
Smith came to UCO from the University of New Mexico, where he served as Director of Compliance from February 2009 to
June 2010. In his role with UNM he managed 11 sports by maintaining institutional control in all aspects of compliance.
Prior to his time at UNM, Smith served as a Management Development Trainee from June 2008 to February 2009 with the
United States Olympic Committee (USOC) in Colorado Springs, Colo.
He is married (Candace) and has one son (Darnell, Jr.).

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Athletic Compliance Coordinator
Jeremy Rogers
Jeremy Rogers joined the Central Oklahoma Athletic Department in November of 2012 and currently
serves as Director of Athletic Compliance.
Anative of Medford, Rogers played football for four years at Southern Nazarene and earned all-conference
honors at tight end as a senior. He graduated SNU in 2007 with a degee in sports managment.
Jeremy went on to law school at Oklahoma, earning his juris doctor degree there. He worked as an intern
in the compliance department and Office of Legal Counsel while at OU.
Jeremy is married (Rachel) and has one son (Mason).
Director of Stampede Club
Al Jones
Al Jones took over as director of Central Oklahoma’s Stampede Club in July 2014.
The Stampede Club is the athletic booster club for all UCO sports and helps support the athletic department
through financial contributions and other events.
Jones, who has been involved with Broncho athletics in a variety of ways since the early 1960s, had
served as Executive Director and Membership Coordinator ofAlumni Relations at UCO for six years before
joining the athletic department.
Jones was a student trainer and manager for the 1962 Central football team that won the 1962 NAIAnational
championship and he earned both bachelor’s (1966) and master’s (1974) degrees in education from UCO.
Apast member of both the 45th Infantry DivisionArmy National Guard and United StatesAir Force Reserves, Jones was a teacher
for many years at Stillwater and Millwood in addition to serving as headmaster/superintendent at Oklahoma Christian Schools.
He worked in private business from 1998 until coming to UCO in April 2008 as Executive Director of Alumni Relations.
Al is married (Sharon) and has two sons (Jon and Jeff).
Assistant Athletic Director/Sponsorships and Marketing
Brandon Baker
Brandon Baker is in his sixth year at Central Oklahoma as assistant athletic director for sponsorships
and marketing.
He’s responsible for corporate sponsorships and marketing for all athletic events on the UCO campus,
working with local, regional and national businesses to create memorable experiences for both fans and
sponsors.
Baker was at the Oklahoma City RedHawks for 10 years before coming to UCO, working with corporate
sponsorships, baseball operations, game-day experience and ticket office management. He spent two years
prior to that with the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx, a minor league affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.
A native of Fulton, Mo., Baker is a University of Missouri graduate and was involved with the Mizzou chapter of Fellowship
of Christian Athletes.
Baker is married (Erin) and has two sons (Benjamin and Evan).

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The Coaches
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Nick Bobeck
It hasn’t taken Central Oklahoma
alum Nick Bobeck long to get a sto-
ried Broncho program back on track.
Bobeck is in his fifth year at the
helm and has a 19-25 record with
the Bronchos, including a 15-9 mark
the past two years in guiding UCO
to back-to-back winning seasons for
the first time since 2003-04.
Nick led the team to a 7-5 finish
in 2015, with the Bronchos rebound-
ing from an 0-4 start to win seven of
their last eight games. UCO ended the season with a five-game
winning streak, capped by a 38-21 win over long-time rival
Southwestern Oklahoma in the Live United Texarkana Bowl.
It was the second consecutive post-season appearance for
the Bronchos, who went to the Mineral Water Bowl in 2014
while going 8-4 and finishing third in the rugged Mid-America
Intercollegiate Athletics Association.
It was UCO’s first winning season since 2008 and the first
eight-win campaign since 2004.
The Bronchos went 2-8 in each of Bobeck’s first two years
while transitioning into
the MIAA, which ranks
among the toughest leagues
in NCAA Division II.
Bobeck became UCO’s
13th head coach on Jan. 4,
2012 following a sparkling
four-year head coaching
stint at junior college pow-
erhouse Navarro (Texas)
College.
Nick compiled a sensa-
tional 42-5 record at Na-
varro.
The Bulldogs won the
2010 national championship
along with three regular
season Southwest Junior
College Football Confer-
ence (SWJCFC) titles during his tenure.
Bobeck was a four-year letterman and two-year starter at
fullback for UCO from 1999-02, earning first-team All-Lone
Star Conference North Division honors as a senior.
He stayed on with the Bronchos as a graduate assistant coach
the next three seasons, helping UCO go 20-12 during that stint
while making the NCAA Division II playoffs in 2003.
Bobeck went to Texas A&M as an offensive line coach in
2006 when the Aggies finished 9-4 and earned a berth in the
Holiday Bowl. He moved on to Navarro the following season
and served as offensive coordinator in 2007 when the Bulldogs
went 9-3 and won the conference crown.
The Bobeck File
Born: June 7, 1980.
High School Education: Beaver (Okla.) High School, 1999.
College Education: University of Central Oklahoma, bachelor’s
in education, 2003; UCO, master’s in sports administration,
2005.
Playing Experience: Central Oklahoma 1999-02.
Coaching Experience:
2012-Present: Central Oklahoma, head coach.
2008-11: Navarro (Texas) College, head coach.
2007-08: Navarro (Texas) College, offensive coordinator.
2006-07: Texas A&M, assistant coach.
2003-05: Central Oklahoma, graduate assistant coach.
Marital Status: Married (Keely)
Children: Tucker (four), Miller (two), Parker (infant).
Bobeck Highlights:
4Has led UCO to back-to-back winning seasons the last two years,
the first time the Bronchos have done that since 2003-04.
4Has coached 22 All-MIAA players in four years at UCO.
4Had a 42-5 record in four years as head coach at Navarro Col-
lege, making the junior college playoffs all four years.
4Led Navarro College to the 2010 national championship and
three regular season conference titles.
4Helped UCO to a 20-12 record and and the 2003 Division II
playoffs during three years as a graduate assistant coach.
Head Coach
Nick took over as head coach the next year, with his first
squad finishing 10-1 and ranked fourth in the final poll. An 11-1
campaign and No. 3 ranking followed in 2009.
Bobeck and the Bulldogs put it all together in 2010, following
a season-opening loss with 11 consecutive wins to finish 11-1
and capture the NJCAA national championship. Navarro was
10-2 in 2011, finishing fifth in the final ranking.
Nick and his wife, Keely, have three children -- a son (Tucker)
and two daughters (Miller and Parker).

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Russ Pickett
Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator
In his fifth year as assistant head coach and defensive coordinator at Central Oklahoma is Russ Pickett, who
was part of head coach Nick Bobeck’s staff at Navarro College.
Pickett, who also serves as recruiting coordinator for the Bronchos, has spearheaded a defensive turnaround the
past two years that has helped the Bronchos post back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 2003-04.
UCO went 8-4 and finished third in the rugged Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association in 2014 before
going 7-5 in 2015 after rebounding from an 0-4 start.
The Bronchos held six opponents to less than 400 yards total offense in 2015 and seven defenders earned All-
MIAA recognition.
Pickett was defensive/recruiting coordinator at Navarro in 2010 and ‘11, helping lead the Bulldogs to a 21-3
record, the 2010 junior college national championship and back-to-back conference titles.
Russ directed a unit that led the conference in defensive scoring both years at Navarro. He coached 12 all-
conference players while with the Bulldogs, including one first-team All-American.
A native of Camden, Ark., Pickett was a four-year letterman as an offensive lineman at Division II Ouachita Baptist, serving as team captain
his senior year.
He started his coaching career at Division II Southern Arkansas, spending two years as a graduate assistant before taking over as defensive
line coach in 2005 and then moving to the secondary in 2006.
Pickett coached three players who signed with NFL teams during his tenure with the Muleriders, including defensive tackle Cedric Thornton,
who is currently on the Dallas Cowboys roster.
Russ moved on to Fort Scott Community College as defensive coordinator in 2007, spending two years there.
The Greyhounds went 9-3 in 2007 as Pickett’s defensive unit finished 10th nationally in total defense, with four players earning all-conference
honors. Pickett’s defense posted five shutouts and allowed a conference-low 6.9 points a game during a 9-2 campaign in 2008 as seven players
earned all-conference honors and three were named All-American.
Pickett spent the 2009 season as defensive coordinator at Benton (Ark.) High School before going to Navarro.
Russ, who received his bachelor’s in physical education from OBU and his master’s in educational leadership from SAU, is married (Kristin)
and has three daughters (Lexie, Ella Grace and Embry).
Assistant Coaches
Chris Martin
Offensive Coordinator
Central Oklahoma alum Chris Martin is in his fifth year as the team’s offensive coordinator and has turned the
Bronchos into one of the top offensive teams in NCAA Division II.
UCO set single-season school records for first downs (306), passing yards (3,140), total yards (5,843) and points
(432) in 2015 behind a potent attack that featured great balance. The team also set records for most 400- (nine),
500- (five) and 600-yard (three) games in a season in averaging 486.9 yards and 36.0 points a contest, finishing
7-5 and winning the Live United Texarkana Bowl after an 0-4 start.
Martin, who is also in charge of the offensive line at UCO, helped lead a turnaround in 2014 that saw the Bron-
chos put together their best season in 10 years with an 8-4 record and third-place finish in the rugged Mid-America
Intercollegiate Athletics Association.
A four-year offensive line letterman at UCO from 1998-01, Chris coached at three different Division I schools
and came to Edmond after spending the previous two years as offensive coordinator/offensive line coach at Divi-
sion III Birmingham-Southern.
Martin helped lead BSC to a 6-4 record in 2010 when the Panthers averaged 35 points and 254 rushing yards a game while producing four
all-conference linemen and the league’s first 1,000-yard rusher in four years.
BSC won a school-record seven games in 2011, finishing 7-2 and breaking into the top 25 for the first time. Martin’s offensive unit ranked
seventh in the nation with a 300-yard per-game rushing average while featuring an All-America running back and three all-conference offensive
linemen.
A native of Prague, Chris spent a redshirt year at New Mexico before transferring to UCO and playing from 1998-01. He helped lead the
Bronchos to two Lone Star Conference championships and back-to-back Division II playoff appearances in 1998 and ’99.
Martin spent a few years in private business before beginning his coaching career at Division I Rice, spending one year as a defensive graduate
assistant coach and helping the Owls to a 7-6 record in 2006.
Chris moved on to Tulsa in the same capacity, serving as a defensive graduate assistant in 2007 when the Golden Hurricane went 10-4 and
won the GMAC Bowl. He took over as an assistant offensive line coach in 2008, with TU finishing 11-3 and winning the Conference-USAWest
Division title while leading Division I in total offense and having three offensive linemen earn all-conference honors.
Martin went to Division I power Auburn as an assistant offensive line coach in 2009, helping the Tigers to an 8-5 record and Outback Bowl
victory. Two offensive linemen made all-conference and the offense improved from 102nd to 16th in the country in total offense.
Chris, who earned his bachelor’s in education from UCO and his master’s in education from Tulsa, is married (Stephanie).

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David Johnson
Quarterbacks
David Johnson joined the Central Oklahoma staff in the spring of 2014 and the former Division I quar-
terback has had a big impact the past two seasons in helping the Bronchos to 15 wins.
Quarterback Chas Stallard was named Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Freshman of
the Year in 2014 after racking up 2,855 yards total offense under Johnson’s guidance, the third-best single-
season total in UCO history, in an 8-4 finish.
The Bronchos were even better in 2015, setting single-season records for first downs (306), passing yards
(3,140), total yards (5,843) and points (432) behind a potent attack that featured great balance. The team
also set records for most 400- (nine), 500- (five) and 600-yard (three) games in a season in averaging 486.9
yards and 36.0 points a contest in going 7-5 after overcoming an 0-4 start.
Johnson came to UCO after serving one year as quarterback coach at Tulsa, his alma mater. He started
his coaching career at TU in 2009, spending one year as a graduate assistant before going to Sherman High
School as offensive coordinator.
David was at Sherman for three years, helping lead the Bearcats to a 29-9 record during that span. He coached 22 offensiveAll-District
players, including a pair of District offensive MVPs.
A native of Portland, Ore., Johnson spent five years as a player at TU and helped the Golden Hurricane to one Conference USA
championship and three bowl game titles.
He took over as starter his senior season and completed 258-of-400 passes for 4,059 yards and 46 touchdowns in spearheading TU’s
No. 1-ranked offense, finishing with a 178.69 passer rating that was second-best in the country to Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford
of Oklahoma.
Johnson, a four-time Academic All-Conference USA selection, earned degrees in exercise and sports science and education from TU
and graduated Magna Cum Laude.
David is married (Katherine).
Assistant Coaches
Jason Smelser
Linebackers/Special Teams Coordinator
Jason Smelser is in his third year with the Central Oklahoma program and the former head coach has played
a pivotal role in helping the Bronchos post back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 2003-04.
Smelser leads the linebacking corps while also serving as special teams coordinator and the team’s strength
and conditioning coach.
Jason helped lead UCO to an 8-4 record and third-place finish in the ultra-competitive Mid-America Inter-
collegiate Athletics Association in his first season in 2014 and the Bronchos overcame an 0-4 start to finish
7-5 last year. Linebacker Malcolm Howard spearheaded the defensive unit in 2015 and earned second-team
All-MIAA honors after racking up 140 tackles, the most by a UCO player since 1998 and the seventh-best
season in school history.
Smelsher came to the Bronchos after a three-year stint as an assistant at NCAA Division II rival Hender-
son State. He coached running backs, tight ends and fullbacks in 2011 before becoming linebacker coach/
strength and conditioning coordinator in 2012.
Jason helped the Reddies to a 21-2 record the next two seasons, with HSU winning back-to-back Great American Conference cham-
pionships in making consecutive trips to the Division II playoffs. He was named Samson Equipment’s NCAA Division II Strength and
Conditioning Coach of the Year by American Football Monthly after the 2012 season.
Anative of Monroe, La., Smelser was a prep standout at Ouachita Christian High School before going on to play at SouthernArkansas.
He was a four-year letterman and three-year starter at running back for the Muleriders, earning All-Gulf South Conference honors once.
Smelser stayed on at SAU to start his coaching career as a graduate assistant in 1999-00 and then served as defensive line coach from
2001-04, helping lead the Muleriders to the Division II playoffs in 2003 when his line totaled 30 sacks.
Smelser became defensive coordinator at Iowa Wesleyan in 2005 and added head coaching duties the following season. He stayed
with the NAIA-member Tigers until 2009 and then spent the 2010 season as defensive coordinator/head strength coach at Concordia
(Mich.) before going to Henderson State.
Jason, who earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Southern Arkansas, is married (Wendy) and has two children (Madi-
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Nick Graham
Defensive Backs
In his first year as an assistant coach at Central Oklahoma is Nick Graham, a former Division I
standout who went on to play several years of professional football.
Graham, who will coach defensive backs for the Bronchos, came to UCO after three years as an
assistant at Tulsa. He served as a student assistant coach for the Golden Hurricane in 2013 before
spending the 2014 and ‘15 seasons as defensive analyst.
Nick was a prep standout at Millwood High School in Oklahoma City before going on to a stellar
four-year career at TU, earning second-team All-Conference USA honors twice. He started in 30 of
50 games played with the Golden Hurricane and finished with 180 tackles, 20 broken up passes, seven
interceptions, 8.0 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and two forced fumbles.
Graham played six years of professional football after leaving TU, spending the first three years in the National Football League
with the Philadelphia Eagles and Indianapolis Colts. He was out of football for a year before returning to play three years in the
Canadian Football League with the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Hamilton Tiger-cats.
Graham retired in 2013 and returned to TU to complete his degree in communications and start his coaching career.
Nick is married (Candice) and has three children (Jaliyah, Nicholas and Jamison).
Ruben Gaines
Graduate Assistant/Defensive Backs
In his second year as a graduate assistant coach with Central Oklahoma is Ruben Gaines, a former
player for the Bronchos.
Gaines played cornerback at UCO from 2010-12 before suffering a career-ending ankle injury. He
went on to earn a general studies degree and entered into coaching with the Bronchos last year, helping
coach defensive backs.
Ruben was a prep standout at Muskogee High School, serving as defensive captain for the Rough-
ers. He earned All-District and honorable mention All-State honors as a senior.
Gaines is working on his master’s in communications.
Assistant Coaches
Christian Hood
Graduate Assistant/Wide Receivers
Central Oklahoma record-holder Christian Hood is in his second year as a graduate assistant coach
with the Bronchos, working with wide receivers.
Hood helped direct a potent UCO offense that set single-season school records for first downs (306),
passing yards (3,140), total yards (5,843) and points (432), with five players racking up 400-plus yards
receiving as the team finished 7-5.
Christian was a four-year starter for the Bronchos, finishing his career as the school’s all-time leader
in receptions with 185 while ranking third in career yardage with 2,077.
Hood had an immediate impact at UCO as a true freshman in 2011 when he led the team in catches
(54) and was second in yards (530). He was an honorable mention All-Mid-America Intercollegiate
Athletics Association pick in 2012 after topping the Bronchos in receptions (47) and yards (573).
Hood had 37 catches for 483 yards in 2013 and then grabbed 47 passes for 491 yards as a senior in again earning honorable
mention All-MIAA honors. He caught at least one pass in 42 of 43 career games.
An All-State pick at Tulsa Union High School who caught the game-winning touchdown pass in the Class 6A state finals as a
senior, Christian received his bachelor’s degree in political science in the spring of 2015.

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Assistant Coaches
Alex Knox
Graduate Assistant/Special Teams
In his third year as a graduate assistant coach with the Central Oklahoma football program is Alex
Knox, who will help coach special teams.
Knox has helped guide the Bronchos to back-to-back winning records for the first time since 2003-
04. UCO went 8-4 in 2014, which included a third-place finish in the Mid-America Intercollegiate
Athletics Association and an appearance in the Mineral Water Bowl, and followed with a 7-5 campaign
and Live United Texarkana Bowl victory last year.
A two-year starter on the offensive line at Norman High School who earned All-District honors as
a senior, Knox coached the offensive line at Sand Springs High School in 2011-12. He was offensive
line/running backs coach at Kiefer High School from 2012-14 before coming to UCO.
Alex is working on his master’s degree in communications.
Tanner Koons
Graduate Assistant/Linebackers
Helping the Central Oklahoma program as a graduate assistant coach in 2016 is Tanner Koons, who
ended his playing career with the Bronchos last season.
Koons was a four-year letterman and part-time starter at linebacker, finishing with 131 career tackles
while playing in 42 games with 16 starts. He made 30 tackles as a redshirt freshman in 2012 despite
missing the final five games to injury, came back with a 47-tackle campaign in 2013 that included 6.0
for loss and an interception, had 24 tackles in 2014 and made 30 stops with 2.0 sacks last season.
Tanner, who helps coach linebackers, was a three-sport standout at Tuttle High School. He was named
District Most Valuable Player and a Class 3AAll-Star in football.
Koons received his bachelor’s degree in education last spring and is working on his master’s in
communications.
Justin Pruitt
Graduate Assistant/H-Backs
In his third year as a graduate assistant coach for the Bronchos is former Central Oklahoma offensive
lineman Justin Pruitt.
Pruitt served as a student assistant coach for UCO in 2013 before moving into a graduate assistant’s
role in 2014, coaching tight ends/H-backs. He’s helped the Bronchos post back-to-back winning seasons
the last two years for the first time since 2003-04, with last year’s squad setting single-season school
records for first downs, passing yards, total yards and points.
Justin spent five years as an offensive lineman with the Bronchos, redshirting in 2008 and then let-
tering as back-up in 2009. He started all season as a sophomore in 2010 and was part of a unit that
allowed just five sacks -- second-best in Division II -- in 430 pass attempts.
Pruitt started the first three games of 2011 before suffering a season-ending injury and attempted to return the next season before
again being sidelined by injury.
A two-way line starter at Choctaw High School, Pruitt collected All-District, All-Conference and Oklahoman Big All-City
recognition as a senior. He played in the Oil Bowl and Jim Thorpe all-star games following his final season.
Justin received his bachelor’s degree from UCO in 2014 and is working on his master’s in biology.

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ooking to continue riding the momentum gained from last
year’s mid-season turnaround is a Central Oklahoma team
ready to make some noise in the Mid-America Intercollegiate
Athletics Association race in 2016.
The Bronchos overcame an 0-4 start to win seven of their last eight
games -- including the final five in a row -- and finish 7-5 last season,
capping the year with a Live United Texarkana Bowl victory to post
their second straight winning season.
Now, with 19 players back who started at least five games in 2015
and a roster stocked with loads of talent, UCO is poised to contend for
the league title and an NCAA Division II playoff berth.
‘‘We had a couple of big wins at the end of last year, beating Pittsburg
State and winning the bowl game, that really gave us a boost going
into the off-season,” said fifth-year head coach Nick Bobeck. ‘‘Our
kids believe in what we’re doing and believe in themselves. They
believe we can win big football games and that was one of the biggest
hurdles we had.”
The Bronchos featured one of the most powerful offenses in the
country last year in averaging 486.9 yards a game and could be even
better this year behind a proven line and a batch of experienced
playmakers.
Several starters must be replaced on defense, but athletically
UCO looks to actually be better on that side of the ball and
special teams should be a strength with the presence of one
of the league’s best place-kickers.
‘‘We lost some key guys, but over the course of
our time here we’ve built good depth and can absorb
those losses better,” Bobeck said. ‘‘We need to find
the leaders of this football team and have the chemistry
we had at the end of last season, but we’ve got good talent.
‘‘In our league you can’t have ups and downs because
good teams take advantage of those swings. We need con-
sistency and that’s something we’re really striving for.”
Here’s a position-by-position look at UCO:
Offense
LINE: Probably the strongest position on the team
and one of the best in Division II. The Bronchos have
great experience and depth up front, with this unit
prepared to lead what should be another high-powered
offensive attack.
Five players who started at least five games
last year are back along with five other lettermen
and competition will be fierce for playing time.
Senior center Brandon Waggoner (6-1, 312)
returns to anchor the line and is one of the best in the conference, while
junior tackles Sam Noble (6-5, 315) and Mvhayv Locust (6-8, 282)
both started all last season.
Senior Mason McLaughlin (6-3, 270) started at left guard the first
five games of 2016 before going out with injury and junior Aaron
Williams (6-3, 309) took over the rest of the way. They should both
be in the lineup this fall.
Senior Micah Goodman (6-5, 302) and junior Leighton Light (6-2,
280) have each seen starting duty in the past and will push for playing
time, with junior Hunter Chalfant (6-5, 310) and sophomores Noah
Hammons (6-2, 290) and David Seagle (6-5, 296) returning lettermen
who provide additional experience.
Bobeck Says: ‘‘I think we’ll have a unit that will be as talented as
any that’s come through here and one of the most talented in the country.
We’ve got to have someone step into a leadership role, but it’s a really
talented group of linemen and I’m excited about our depth.”
RECEIVER: There are weapons here, though several players the
Bronchos are counting on haven’t seen much playing time.
Leading the way will be senior Connor Pulley (6-4, 228) and junior
Josh Crockett (6-4, 195), a pair of big-play threats and returning starters
capable of doing plenty of damage. Pulley averaged 18.0 yards a catch
last season in grabbing 24 passes for 432 yards and four touchdowns,
while Crockett had 20 receptions for 276 yards and three scores.
UCO expects explosive redshirt freshman L’liott Curry (6-2, 207),
junior Paten Bond (6-1, 194) and sophomore Tyler Sipe (6-3, 222) to
step up and become prime targets this fall, with several gifted freshmen
also expected to help out.
Bobeck Says: ‘‘We have a talented group of receivers, but where’s
the chemistry, where’s the fit? Those are the questions we have to an-
swer. Connor is definitely the leader, he’s started the last three years
and we’re excited about what he brings to our football team. It will be
interesting to see what happens and I’m excited to see us develop here.”
TIGHT END/H-BACK: UCO returns a two-year starter
in junior Caleb Moss (6-3, 231), who has excelled at this
difficult position. He has 38 catches for 406 yards the
past two seasons in addition to becoming a tough blocker.
Moss is the only player with experience here, though
the Bronchos are counting on redshirt freshmen
Marshall Tolson (6-4, 235) and Daxton Williams
(6-4, 258) to provide help. Several freshmen will
also vie for playing time.
Bobeck Says: ‘‘This is a hardest position in our
offense besides quarterback because we ask them to
do so much. Caleb had an outstanding spring and has
done an unbelievable job and we’ve got some younger
guys we’re excited about.”
RUNNING BACK: The Bronchos feature two of the
best in the business here, with juniors Jake Gandara
(5-10, 201) and Clay McKenzie (5-11, 209) having
both proved they can be the feature back and handle a
heavy running load.
Gandara was a second-team All-MIAA
choice in 2014 when he rushed for 1,121 yards
and 13 touchdowns on 194 carries, averaging
a healthy 5.8 yards an attempt. He went into
last season as the starter, but left early in the
third quarter of the opener with a knee injury and McKenzie took over.
McKenzie went on to power his way to a league-leading 1,499 yards
and 19 TDs on 246 carries, netting 6.1 yards a pop. He added 43 recep-
tions for 403 yards and two more scores in earning first-teamAll-MIAA
honors and honorable mention All-America acclaim.
Gandara is healthy now, giving UCO a dynamic duo ready to wreak
havoc on opposing defenses while running behind one of the best lines
in the country.
The Bronchos will have to depend on untested youngsters for depth.
Bobeck Says: ‘‘This is another position that I’m interested to see
what happens. We have two starters back and they have two completely
different styles. Jake is more of a slasher and is real fluid. Clay’s a
grinder, a throwback who wears on people. We’ll see what happens,
but we’re really talented here.”
QUARTERBACK: Another position with basically two returning
starters as senior T.J. Eckert (6-0, 207) and junior Chas Stallard (6-
0, 210) have each had great success directing UCO’s potent offensive
attack.
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Stallard started all of 2014 and the first half of last season, with the
dual threat having already passed for 3,096 yards and run for 1,186
during his two-year career.
Eckert took over down the stretch last year and led UCO to six wins
in the last seven games. He completed 66.7 percent of his passes for
2,137 yards and 16 touchdowns while adding 262 rushing yards in
picking up third-team All-MIAA recognition.
Eckert enters the pre-season atop the depth chart, but both are obvi-
ously capable of handling the job and there’s no doubt that Stallard
will also see plenty of action.
A pair of true freshmen will back up the veterans.
Bobeck Says: ‘‘We feel really good about the quarterback position.
T.J. played exceptionally well at the end of last year and Chas played
extremely well the season before. Both guys continue to compete and
both will play. I like the leadership of those two guys. They’re unself-
ish and root for each other.”
Defense
LINE: Perhaps the strongest area of the
defense with the return of a trio of start-
ers, with all three capable of ranking
among the best in the
conference.
Senior Deontay Wil-
son (6-2, 296) leads the
way and is joined on the
interior by sophomore Carson Smith (6-2,
316), with junior Collis Walker (6-2, 274) back
to man one of the end spots.
Wilson was a third-team All-MIAA pick last year
after making 25 tackles and keeping plenty of blockers
busy, while Walker had 36 stops with 5.5 for loss in earning
honorable mention all-league honors. The powerfully-built
Smith took over a starting role early in his true freshman season
and had 26 tackles with 5.0 for loss.
Several players are vying to fill the other starting role at end,
with junior transfer Vinnie Consentino (6-3, 254) the top candidate.
Sophomores Eli Hooks (6-1, 224), Jordan Stafford (6-4, 233) and
Trey Wormington (6-6, 232) are also in the mix there and all three
should see plenty of playing time.
Redshirt freshman Jacob Oakley (6-5, 268) and sophomore Chantz
Woodberry (6-0, 255) provide depth on the interior, with several
newcomers expected to also help there.
Bobeck Says: ‘‘I feel really good about the line with three starters
back who are all extremely talented, but we’ve got to do a better job
of pressuring the quarterback with our front four. What we’re worried
about is the guys here who haven’t played football for us and in our
league. There’s a little unknown there.”
LINEBACKER: There’s plenty of talent here, but experience is
a concern with the return of just one starter and two other lettermen.
Senior Ben Jones (6-0, 205) is the lone starter back and he missed
spring drills with a knee injury suffered late last season. The speedy
Jones made 51 tackles while leading the team in tackles for loss (11.5)
and sacks (5.0) as an honorable mention All-MIAA selection.
Sophomores Colton Lindsey (6-4, 215) and Denver Beebe (6-0,
200) are returning lettermen, with Lindsey making 34 tackles in ex-
tended action a year ago.
Redshirt freshman Chris Pogi (6-1, 231) and junior transfer Hank
Humphers (6-1, 210) are expected to step into starting roles this season,
with the Bronchos expecting big things from both players.
UCO will also be counting on several other unproven players and
freshman newcomers to help with depth.
Bobeck Says: ‘‘Hank has a chance to be exceptional for us in the
middle, he has a natural feel for the game of football. Chris is a natural
pass-rush guy and we’ll put him in situations to create pressure. Ben
was our leader in sacks last year and played really good at the end of
the year, he’s a big-time playmaker for our football team. We’ll see
what happens. It’s all about how the guys mesh together and finding
the right unit. We’re excited about this group of kids.”
SECONDARY: There’s only one returning starter here, though
the Bronchos are excited about the overall athleticism of this group.
Fleet-footed junior Omari Cole (5-11, 190) is the lone starter back
and the unquestioned leader of the secondary. He had 34 tackles with
seven broken up passes and one interception last year and will fill a
cornerback slot once again.
Junior lettermen DeVaughn Abram (5-9, 175) and Braden Calip
(5-9, 196) provide additional experience at cornerback, with transfers
Barry Higdon (6-3, 201) and Anthony Wilkinson (5-11, 185) and
sophomore squadman Malik Walker (5-10, 172) all ready to push
for playing time.
UCO lost both safety starters, but senior Austin Steele (5-11, 190)
and juniors Trent Ellis (5-10, 177) and Riley Galyon (5-11, 190)
all saw extensive action a year ago while sophomore Addison
Staggs (5-10, 178) was a part-time starter in 2014 before missing
last year to injury.
Redshirt freshman O’Shay Harris (6-1, 185) and junior
transfer Dakota Diessner (5-11, 180) are also expected to
contend for action at safety.
Bobeck Says: ‘‘The back end is where we’ve got a lot of
competition going on. We lost three starters, but feel like
we’ve got a group of athletes who can do some special
things. We think we’ve got six cornerbacks who can
play the game, now the question is finding out who
it’s going to be.We gave up too many explosive
plays last year and that’s something we
have to improve on. Our safe-
ties are more athletic than we
have been, but the problem
is experience and that’s
where we have to, as a
coaching staff, put guys
out there who can put us
in the right position. We have to figure out who fits in those spots.”
Special Teams
The Bronchos feature one of the conference’s best kickers in senior
Seth Hiddink (6-4, 223) and also have their top punter back in Chris-
tian Fulham (6-0, 243).
Hiddink was a third-team All-MIAA pick last year after making a
single-season school-record 17 field goals and has scored 252 career
points with 43 field goals and 123 extra points. He will also handle
kickoff duties for the fourth straight year.
Fulham averaged 35.5 yards a punt and really came on late in the
season.
UCO has plenty of choices in the return game, though who will be
utilized won’t be decided until pre-season drills.
Bobeck Says: ‘‘Christian got more consistent at end of last year and
has a big leg. We feel very, very strong about Seth. This will be his
fourth year and he’s made a lot of big kicks. We’ve got guys we can
use on returns, but just don’t know who they are yet.”

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2016 Roster
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Hometown (High School)
33 DeVaughn Abram DB 5-9 175 Jr. Tulsa, Okla. (Washington)
Abe Anderson LB 6-3 225 Fr. Tulsa, Okla. (Metro Christian)
Josh Autaubo DS 6-0 210 Fr. Broken Arrow, Okla. (Broken Arrow)
85 Malachai Barnett WR 6-1 196 Fr. Tulsa, Okla. (Edison)
5 Dustin Basks WR 5-9 170 RS Fr. Claremore, Okla. (Claremore)
34 Denver Beebe LB 6-0 200 So. Moore, Okla. (Westmoore)
72 Jacob Blair OL 6-8 270 So. Edmond, Okla. (Christian Heritage)
89 Malik Boardingham DL 6-4 220 RS Fr. Anadarko, Okla. (Anadarko)
83 Paten Bond DB 6-1 194 Jr. Madill, Okla. (Madill)
11 Samuel Bond WR 6-4 216 So. Madill, Okla. (Madill)
Brendan Brown P 6-3 210 Fr. Choctaw, Okla. (Midwest City)
87 Alexander Buelow HB 6-3 217 RS Fr. Hamburg, Germany (Stadtteilschule)
Keats Calhoon QB 6-3 185 Fr. Tulsa, Okla. (Victory Christian)
22 Braden Calip DB 5-9 196 Jr. Tulsa, Okla. (Jenks)
54 Hunter Chalfant OL 6-5 310 Jr. Hinton, Okla. (Hinton)
Brandt Chitwood OL 6-4 300 Fr. Alex, Okla. (Alex)
16 Colton Clement WR 5-9 168 RS Fr. Madill, Okla. (Madill)
21 Omari Cole DB 5-11 190 Jr. Coppell, Texas (Coppell)
91 Vinnie Consentino DE 6-3 254 Jr. Cirtus Heights, Calif. (Mesa Verde)
Caleb Crites HB 6-3 225 Fr. Kansas, Okla. (Colcord)
6 Josh Crockett WR 6-4 195 Jr. Bristow, Okla. (Bristow)
15 L’liott Curry WR 6-2 207 RS Fr. Guthrie, Okla. (Guthrie)
Alec Davidson WR 6-1 185 Fr. Broken Arrow, Okla. (Lincoln Christian)
17 Dakota Diessner DB 5-11 180 Jr. Durant, Okla. (Durant)
43 Austin Dodd PK 6-3 190 So Moore, Okla. (Westmoore)
10 T.J. Eckert QB 6-0 207 Sr. Bixby, Okla. (Bixby)
13 Trent Ellis DB 5-10 177 Jr. Tonkawa, Okla. (Tonkawa)
80 Christian Fulham P 6-0 244 Sr. Glendora, Calif. (Glendora)
38 Riley Gaylon DB 5-11 190 Jr. Sterling, Kan. (Sterling)
24 Jake Gandara RB 5-10 201 Jr. Fort Gibson, Okla. (Fort Gibson)
64 Micah Goodman OL 6-5 302 Sr. Medford, Okla. (Medford)
8 Trent Grimes WR 5-10 185 So. Pond Creek, Okla. (Pond Creek-Hunter)
77 Noah Hammons OL 6-2 290 So Moore, Okla. (Westmoore)
14 O’Shay Harris DB 6-1 185 RS Fr. Lone Grove, Okla. (Lone Grove)
36 Seth Hiddink K 6-4 223 Sr. Wylie, Texas (Wylie)
3 Barry Higdon DB 6-3 201 So. Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Chaminade Madonna)
Austin Hilton OL 6-1 275 Fr. McAlester, Okla. (McAlester)
Quan Hogan RB 6-0 210 Fr. Norman, Okla. (Norman)
35 Eli Hooks DE 6-1 2224 So. Edmond, Okla. (Deer Creek)
47 Bear Hope LB 6-1 230 RS Fr. Oologah, Okla. (Oologah)
39 Jake Huff P 6-0 175 So. Owasso, Okla. (Owasso)
Tyler Hughes DL 6-1 275 Fr. Jones, Okla. (Jones)
28 Hank Humphers LB 6-1 210 Jr. Grass Valley, Calif. (Navada Union)
30 Ben Jones LB 6-0 205 Sr. Mesquite, Texas (Mesquite)
65 Leighton Light OL 6-2 280 Jr. Coppell, Texas (Coppell)
27 Colton Lindsey LB 6-4 215 So Del City, Okla. (Christian Heritage)
Derek Loccident DB 6-2 185 Fr. Oklahoma City, Okla. (Westmoore)
78 Mvhayv Locust OL 6-8 282 Jr. Tahlequah, Okla. (Sequoyah)
Tyrone Mahone DB 5-11 170 Fr. Bentonville, Ark. (Bentonville)
2 J.T. Luper WR 5-9 175 Sr. Sherman, Texas (Sherman)
23 Clay McKenzie RB 5-11 209 Jr. Callisburg, Texas (Callisburg)
71 Mason McLaughlin OL 6-3 270 Sr. Arlington, Texas (Martin)
Gabe Moana DL 6-1 300 Fr. Lawton, Okla. (Eisenhower)
19 Josh Morgan LB 6-1 192 RS Fr. Shawnee, Okla. (Shawnee)
Tyson Morris WR 6-2 195 Fr. Fayetteville, Ark. (Fayetteville)
84 Caleb Moss HB 6-3 231 Jr. Rockwall, Texas (Heath)
Mason Myers WR 6-2 195 Fr. Chandler, Okla. (Chandler)

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Alphabetical Roster
Players By Class
Seniors.......................................................................................... 12
Juniors........................................................................................... 22
Sophomores.................................................................................. 19
Redshirt Freshmen........................................................................ 16
Freshmen....................................................................................... 25
No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Class Hometown (High School)
98 Michael Nichols DL 6-1 283 RS Fr. Ardmore, Okla. (Ardmore)
70 Sam Noble OL 6-5 315 Jr. Oologah, Okla. (Oologah)
75 Jacob Oakley DL 6-5 268 RS Fr. Jenks, Okla. (Jenks)
Colton Penrod QB 6-2 175 Fr. Bartlesville, Okla. (Bartlesville)
9. Chris Pogi LB 6-1 231 RS Fr. Oklahoma City, Okla. (Putnam City)
Romel Price WR 6-3 185 Fr. Dallas, Texas (Lake Highlands)
81 Connor Pulley WR 6-4 228 Sr. Newkirk, Okla. (Newkirk)
Ben Raulston OL 6-4 255 Fr. Ponca City, Okla. (Ponca City)
86 Derek Reeves WR 6-2 221 So. Cleveland, Okla. (Cleveland)
Sam Ruhl DE 6-5 240 Fr. Ardmore, Okla. (Ardmore)
61 David Seagle OL 6-5 296 So. Tulsa, Okla. (Cascia Hall)
Terrell Shaw DB 6-3 180 Fr. Lawton, Okla. (Lawton)
18 Tyler Sipe WR 6-3 222 So. Norman, Okla. (North)
51 Carson Smith DL 6-2 316 So. Blanchard, Okla. (Blanchard)
96 Jordan Stafford DL 6-4 233 So. Hugo, Okla. (Hugo)
25 Addison Staggs DB 5-10 178 So. Moore, Okla. (Westmoore)
7 Chas Stallard QB 6-0 210 Jr. Cleveland, Okla. (Cleveland)
Jake Standlee DB 6-0 180 Fr. Meeker, Okla. (Meeker)
20 Austin Steele DB 5-11 190 Sr. Anaheim, Calif. (Esperanza)
69 Austin Steward III OL 6-0 258 RS Fr. Edmond, Okla. (North)
50 Tyler Stilwell OL 6-2 284 RS Fr. Yukon, Okla. (Yukon)
48 Jas’sen Stoner LB 6-0 230 Sr. Oklahoma City, Okla. (Douglass)
49 Jay Tedesco P 6-1 192 RS Fr. Prosper, Texas (Prosper)
Corey Tipsword DL 6-4 320 Fr. Norman, Okla. (North)
82 Marshall Tolson HB 6-4 235 RS Fr. Pawhuska, Okla. (Pawhuska)
Kennedy Wade DB 6-3 180 Fr. Springdale, Ark. (Fayetteville)
62 Brandon Waggoner OL 6-1 312 Sr. Tulsa, Okla. (Jenks)
94 Collis Walker DE 6-2 274 Jr. Dallas, Texas (W.T. White)
12 Malik Walker DB 5-10 172 So. Spiro, Okla. (Spiro)
1 Anthony Wilkinson DB 5-11 185 Jr. Broken Arrow, Okla. (Lincoln Christian)
68 Aaron Williams OL 6-3 309 Jr. Lawton, Okla. (Eisenhower)
Austin Williams DE 6-1 225 Fr. Oklahoma City, Okla. (Putnam City)
88 Daxton Williams HB 6-4 258 RS Fr. Eufaula, Okla. (Eufaula)
90 Deontay Wilson DL 6-2 296 Sr. Coweta, Okla. (Coweta)
93 Chantz Woodberry DL 6-0 255 Jr. Midwest City, Okla. (Carl Albert)
99 Trey Wormington DE 6-6 232 So. Norman, Okla. (North)
32 Breion Young LB 5-11 195 Jr. Oklahoma City, Okla. (Northeast)
By State
Arkansas......................................................................................... 3
California....................................................................................... 4
Florida............................................................................................ 1
Foreign Country (Germany).......................................................... 1
Kansas............................................................................................ 1
Oklahoma..................................................................................... 74
Texas............................................................................................ 10

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Broncho Headliners
Senior veteran looking to stay the main triggerman in UCO’s high-powered
offensive attack . . . Unflappable team leader who doesn’t make mistakes
and knows how to get the offense in the right position . . . Took over starting
role midway through last season and provided a big spark down the stretch
. . . Dual threat capable of hurting teams with both his passing and running
ability . . . Ranks ninth on the school’s career passing list with 3,669 yards.
2015: Saw limited duty the first five games, then stepped in and led
team to six wins in last seven games . . . Earned third-team All-MIAA
recognition after completing 162-of-243 passes (66.7 percent) for 2,137
yards -- the eighth-highest total in school history -- and 16 touchdowns . .
. Added 262 rushing yards to finish seventh on the school’s single-season
total offense list with 2,399 yards . . . Became first-ever UCO player to
throw for 300-plus yards four times
in a season with the third (421),
fifth (410), 12th (353) and 30th
(304) best games in school history
. . . Tossed four touchdown passes
against Central Missouri and had a
pair of three-TD games . . . Earned
MVP honors in Live United Bowl
win over Southwestern Oklahoma
after hitting 21-of-28 passes for 293
yards and two scores . . . Was named
to MIAA Scholar-Athlete list.
2014: Was the holder on placement
kicks and played in three contests at
quarterback . . . Went the distance
against top-ranked Northwest Mis-
souri, completing 11-of-33 passes
for 183 yards and a TD . . . Finished
the season 12-of-38 passing for 196
yards . . . Was named to the MIAAAcademic Honor Roll.
2013: Played in nine games and started four of the last five . . . Completed
103-of-183 passes for 1,336 yards and five TDs while rushing for 171
yards and one score . . . Hit 33-of-50 passes for 385 yards and three TDs
against Northeastern State and added 50 rushing yards for 435 total yards.
2012: Sat out redshirt year.
High School: Class 6A All-Star pick as a senior at Bixby High School
after completing 198-of-362 passes for 2,628 yards and 25 TDs in leading
Spartans to the playoffs. . . Also a three-time All-District pick in baseball.
Personal: Professional media and strategic communications major look-
ing for a career as a sports broadcaster . . . Father (Mike) was a baseball
standout at Seminole State College and played for the New York Yankees
organization . . . Enjoys golf as a hobby . . . Birthdate is March 1, 1993.
6-0 • 207 • Quarterback
Senior • Bixby, Okla.
T.J.
Eckert10
One of the top place-kickers in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athlet-
ics Association and among the most prolific scorers in school history . . .
Proven senior veteran who has made plenty of key kicks and should get lots
of scoring chances in his final campaign . . Already owns school records
for career field goals (43) and consecutive extra points (50) . . . Has made
123 career PATs, needing 17 to break that school mark . . . Ranks fourth
on UCO’s all-time scoring list with 252 points . . . Transferred to UCO in
the summer of 2013 after spending one year at Texas A&M.
2015: Third-team All-MIAA choice after making 51-of-53 PATs and
17-of-23 field goals in scoring 102 points, the eighth-best mark in UCO
history . . . Ranked 11th in Division II in field goals per game (1.42) . . .
Three-time MIAA Special Teams Player of the Week selection . . . Had
a trio of three field goal games and
made all seven PATs in two wins .
. . Hit a pair of 40-plus yarders (42
and 43) . . . . . . Named to the MIAA
Academic Honor Roll. . . Was one
of 22 players from all levels of
college football selected to the All-
State AFCA Good Works Team for
athletic, academic and community
service work.
2014: Honorable mention All-
MIAA selection after nailing all 39
PATs while making 13-of-21 field
goals in scoring 78 points . . . MIAA
Special Teams Player of the Week
pick in season-opening 26-7 road
win over Fort Hays State after hit-
ting two PATs and four second-half
field goals . . . Made two field goals
in three different games . . . Made all seven PATs against Nebraska-Kearney.
2013: Scored 72 points while hitting 13-of-15 field goal attempts and 33-
of-37 extra point tries in earning honorable mention All-MIAA honors . . .
Led the league and ranked 10th nationally in field goals per game (1.3). . .
Only field goal misses came from 42 and 50 yards . . . Nailed three attempts
from 40-plus yards (40, 47 and 50) . . . Scored 13 points in seven-point
victory over Lindenwood, making all three field goal tries and four extra
points . . . Made last nine field goal tries of the season.
High School: Two-timeAll-District pick at Wylie (Texas) High School . . .
Made 19-of-23 field goals his last two years, hitting 8-of-10 as a junior and
11-of-13 as a senior with a long of 47 . . . Played in the Oklahoma-Texas
Oil Bowl all-star game . . .Also a two-timeAll-District performer in soccer.
Personal: Biology major looking to become a veterinarian . . . Enjoys
working with horses in his spare time . . . Birthdate is Nov. 1, 1993.
6-4 • 223 • Kicker
Senior • Wylie, Texas
Seth
Hiddink36
PATs Field Goals
Year Made Att. Pct. Made Att. Pct. Long
2013 33 37 .891 13 15 .867 50
2014 39 39 1.000 13 21 .619 48
2015 51 53 .962 17 23 .739 43
Totals 123 129 .953 43 59 .729 50
Passing Rushing
Year C-A-Int. Pct. Yds TDs Long Att. Yds TDs Avg. Long
2013 103-183-7 55.1 1,336 5 64 53 171 1 3.2 29
2014 12-38-0 31.6 196 1 41 11 -27 0 --- 13
2015 162-243-9 66.7 2,137 16 82 74 262 1 3.5 30
Totals 277-464-16 59.7 3,669 22 82 138 406 2 2.9 30

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Broncho Headliners
Senior linebacker expected to be a main defensive cog this season . . .
Started all last season after coming in as a junior college transfer and
should be even better this year with the experience gained . . . Athletic
veteran with outstanding speed and plays with great intensity . . .
Capable of turning a game around with ability to rush the passer and
make other big plays . . . Is expected to take on more of a leadership
role in 2016 and is poised for a banner final season.
2015: Finished as the team’s sixth-leading tackler with 51 total stops in
earning honorable mention All-Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics
Association honors . . . Led the Bronchos in tackles for loss (11.5) and
sacks (5.0) while adding one interception, one fumble recovery and one
forced fumble . . . Made season-
high nine tackles with 3.0 for loss,
including 2.0 sacks, against Mis-
souri Western and also scored on
a 15-yard fumble return . . . Had
seven tackles with a solo sack
against both Nebraska-Kearney
and Central Missouri . . . Made
five stops with a sack and an-
other tackle for loss in win over
Lindenwood . . . Keyed UCO’s
dominating defensive effort in
rout of Northeastern State with
six tackles, including 3.0 for loss,
along with a forced fumble and
interception . . . Started the first
11 games before missing Live
United Bowl with injury.
Juco: Played two seasons at
Navarro Junior College . . . Saw limited action as a freshman and then
started all season as a sophomore, collecting 55 tackles with four sacks
and three forced fumbles.
High School: Two-timeAll-District selection at Mesquite High School.
Personal: Industrial safety major . . . Birthdate is May 29, 1995.
6-0 • 205 • Linebacker
Senior • Mesquite, Texas
Ben
Jones30
Rampaging junior running back who ranks as one of the top offensive
threats in NCAA Division II . . . Started last year as the back-up before
taking over main role after injury shelved the starter and put together a
sensational season that ranked among the best in school history . . . Bounces
off would-be tacklers with tough, physical running style and is a threat to go
the distance every time he touches the ball . . . Also a superb receiver and
blocker . . . Came to UCO as a defensive back, but moved to the backfield
during redshirt year in 2013 and saw extensive action the next season.
2015: Led the league in rushing, scoring and all-purpose yards in garnering
a variety of post-season accolades . . . Was a first-team All-MIAA pick,
gained first- and second-teamAll-Region recognition, claimed oklahomas-
ports.net Offensive Player of theYear honors and was an honorable mention
All-American by d2football.com .
. . Rushed for 1,499 yards and 19
touchdowns on 246 carries while
adding 43 catches for 403 yards and
two scores in finishing with 1,902
all-purpose yards . . . Finished sixth
nationally in rushing TDs, seventh
in rushing and 16th in all-purpose
yards . . . Ranked second on UCO’s
all-purpose yardage list and third
in rushing and points (126) . . .
Rushed for 100-plus yards in seven
straight games and tied a school
record for most 100-yard games
in a season with eight . . . MIAA
Offensive Player of the Week after
racking up 248 yards -- the third-
best game in school history -- and
three TDs on 33 carries in rout of
Northeastern State . . . Also ran for
three scores in 17-carry, 167-yard
outing against Pittsburg State while adding career highs for receptions
(seven) and yards (68) . . . Had 40 runs of 10-plus yards . . . Named to the
MIAAAcademic Honor Roll.
2014: Was the team’s third-leading rusher with 246 yards and three TDs
on 63 carries . . . . Gained season-best 59 yards on nine tries against Lin-
denwood and had season-high 13 carries for 49 yards and a TD in romp
over Nebraska-Kearney . . . Was named to the MIAAAcademic Honor Roll.
High School: Two-way star as quarterback-defensive back at Callisburg
(Texas) High School . . . All-District MVP as a senior after racking up
2,279 total yards -- 1,719 of it rushing -- and 34 TDs in leading team to
first-ever district title . . . Also a state qualifier in track for the Wildcats.
Personal: Business administration major looking to own his own business .
. . Enjoys playing guitar and working on diesel trucks as hobbies . . . Names
‘‘Varsity Blues” as his favorite sports movie . . . Birthdate is Oct. 12, 1994.
5-11 • 209 • Running Back
Junior • Callisburg, Texas
Clay
McKenzie23
Rushing Receiving
Year Att. Yds TDs Avg. Long Rec. Yds TDs Avg. Long
2014 63 246 3 3.9 21 1 12 0 12.0 12
2015 246 1,499 19 6.1 75 43 403 2 9.4 49
Totals 309 1,745 22 5.6 75 44 415 2 9.4 49
Year Tackles UT AT For Loss Sacks FR Int. PBU
2015 51 29 22 11.5(-61) 5.0(-49) 1 1 0

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Broncho Headliners
Bruising offensive line stalwart set to fill a starting role for the fourth
consecutive season . . . Dominating force up front who anchors the
line at center and one of the best in the business in the Mid-America
IntercollegiateAthleticsAssociation . . . Played tackle his first two years
before taking over at center in 2015 and has started every game (34)
of his stellar career . . . Leader of line unit that sets the tone for UCO’s
high-powered offensive attack and is ready to finish his career in style.
2015: Collected second-teamAll-MIAAhonors and was a third-team
All-Region selection by Don Hansen . . . Driving force on potent of-
fense that ranked 11th in the country in total offense with a 486.9-yard
average . . . Helped the Bronchos set single-season school records for
first downs, passing yards, total
yards and points, with the 432
points breaking a mark that had
stood since 1916.
2014: Was a third-team All-
MIAA pick after starting all 12
games . . . Led an offensive line
unit that enabled the Bronchos
to average 381.5 yards a game,
including 189.5 rushing . . . Was
named to the Oklahoman’s State
College All-Star Team.
2013: Started all 10 games and
earned honorable mention All-
MIAA recognition . . . Helped
lead an offensive unit that gave up
just 17 sacks in 369 pass attempts.
High School: Two-way line star at Class 6Apower Jenks High School
. . . Three-year starter and an All-District pick on both the offensive
and defensive lines as a senior . . . Consensus All-State selection his
final season after helping the Trojans capture the state championship
. . . Ran for three touchdowns from fullback slot.
Personal: Industrial safety major who wants to coach . . . Names
‘‘Any Given Sunday” as his favorite sports movie . . . Enjoys playing
video games in his spare time . . . Lists the Dallas Cowboys as his
top professional team . . . Names Future as his favorite musician . . .
Birthdate is July 5, 1994.
6-1 • 312 • Offensive Line
Senior • Tulsa, Okla.
Brandon
Waggoner62
Tough, rugged senior veteran ready for another tour of starting duty
on the defensive line . . . Has started 30 games during his career and
is a physical force in the middle of defensive front . . . Attracts plenty
of attention from opposing offensive linemen and plays key role in
freeing up other defenders to make plays . . . Durable player looking
to make even more of an impact in 2016.
2015: Started all 12 games and was a third-team All-Mid-America
Intercollegiate Athletics Association pick . . . Ended the season with
25 total tackles with 1.5 tackles for loss, including 1.0 sack . . . Also
forced a fumble, recovered another and broke up a pass . . . Made
season-high five tackles in road win over Washburn . . . Had half-sacks
against both Emporia State and
Missouri Southern . . . Had two
solo stops and a fumble recovery
in Live United Bowl victory over
Southwestern Oklahoma.
2014: Gathered honorable men-
tion All-MIAA recognition after
making 26 tackles with 2.5 for
loss, including a half-sack . . .
Started in 11 of 12 games . . .
Racked up career-high seven
tackles in win over Missouri
Southern . . . Had half-sack in
President’s Cup victory over
Northeastern State.
2013: Played in nine games with
seven starts and had 17 total tack-
les, including 1.5 for loss . . . Did
most of his damage in win over Lincoln, making six tackles with a half-
sack and another tackle for loss . . . Also had a half-sack against Mis-
souri Western . . . Made three solo tackles against Northeastern State.
High School: Prep standout at Coweta High School, earning All-
District andAll-State honors as a senior . . .Also lettered in basketball.
Personal: Criminal justice major looking to work for the DEA . .
. Enjoys hunting and fishing as his top hobbies . . . Lists the Dallas
Cowboys and Oklahoma City Thunder as his top teams . . . Names
‘‘Remember the Titans” as his favorite sports movie . . . Birthdate is
May 30, 1992.
6-2 • 296 • Defensive Line
Senior • Coweta, Okla.
Deontay
Wilson90
2013 17 3 14 1.5(-10) 1.0(-9) 0 0 0
2014 26 12 14 2.5(-6) 0.5(-2) 0 0 0
2015 25 10 15 1.5(-5) 1.0(-4) 1 0 0
Totals 68 25 43 5.5(-21) 2.5(-15) 1 0 0

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5-9 • 175 • Defensive Back
Junior • Tulsa, Okla.
33 DeVaughn
Abram
Junior letterman back to provide quality depth in the secondary . . . Was
the main back-up at a cornerback spot last year and will vie for even
more playing time this fall . . . Played as a freshman at Westminster
College (Mo.) in 2012 before sitting out the next season and then came
to UCO in the spring of 2014 and redshirted.
2015: Played in 10 games and finished
with 15 total tackles while also forcing a
fumble . . . Made three solo stops against
Emporia State and had four other games
with two tackles . . . Named to the
MIAAAcademic Honor Roll.
Westminster: Started all season and
was the third-leading tackler on the
team with 44 total stops . . . Broke up
eight passes, had one interception and
also recovered a fumble for the NCAA Division III Bluejays.
High School: Football-track standout at Tulsa Washington High
School . . . All-Stater in track as a senior after running on state cham-
pionship 1,600-meter relay team.
Personal: Exercise science major . . . Enjoys playing video games in
his spare time . . . Birthdate is June 1, 1993.
5-9 • 170 • Wide Receiver
RS Fr. • Claremore, Okla.
5 Dustin
Basks
Multi-talented redshirt freshman with a chance to help out at wide
receiver this season, though may be limited by knee injury suffered
during spring drills.
High School: Played a variety of positions during standout career at
Claremore High School and was an Oklahoma Coaches Association
All-State selection at defensive back as a senior . . . Two-time team
MVP . . . Made 63 tackles during final season.
Personal: Kinesiology major . . . Enjoys fishing as hobbies . . . Lists
the San Francisco 49ers as his favorite professional team . . . Brothers
(Jordan and Da’Koda) both wrestled for UCO, with Jordan earning
All-America honors in 2013 . . . Names Drake as his top musician . .
. Birthdate is Oct. 28, 1995.
6-0 • 200 • Linebacker
Sophomore • Moore, Okla.
34 Denver
Beebe
Sophomore letterman looking to help out at a linebacker slot in this
fall . . . Should also see time on special teams . . . Redshirted in 2014.
2015: Saw limited action, playing in four games, recording one solo
tackle.
High School: All-District and All-State selection as a senior at West-
moore High School.
Personal: History education major looking for a career as a firefighter
. . . Names “Remember the Titans” as his favorite sports movie . . .
Birthdate is July 10, 1995.
6-8 • 270 • Offensive Line
Sophomore • Edmond, Okla.
72 Jacob
Blair
Sophomore squadman ready to provide depth on the offensive line . . .
Was on the team last year, but didn’t see any playing time . . . Redshirted
as a freshman at Northeastern OklahomaA&M before coming to UCO.
High School: Named to Oklahoman Class 2AAll-State squad and was
an All-District pick in his final season at Christian Heritage Academy
. . . Racked up 800 yards and 15 touchdowns on 70 receptions over
two years as the starting tight end for the Crusaders.
Personal: Kinesiology major . . . Father (Paul) played football at
Oklahoma State and professionally for the Chicago Bears, while his
uncle (Steve) played for Oklahoma . . . Lists “Remember the Titans”
as his favorite sports movie . . . Birthdate is May 25, 1994.
2015 15 9 6 --- --- 0 0 0
6-4 • 220 • Defensive Line
RS Fr. • Ardmore, Okla.
89 Malik
Boardingham
Redshirt freshman with a chance to earn playing time on the defensive
front this season.
High School: Oklahoma CoachesAssociationAll-State selection as a
senior after leading Anadarko High School to a second straight Class
4Astate championship . . . Had 66 tackles with 17 sacks and two forced
fumbles during his final season after collecting 83 tackles as a junior.

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