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CH RISTIAN ORDUNO HISTORY STAFF RECORDS REVIEW OPPONENTS COACHES PLAYERS INTRO Page 62 THIS IS GRIFFON FOOTBALL OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-3 • 295 • R-SO. WASHINGTON, Iowa (WASHINGTON HS) OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-6 • 305 • R-SO. MT. UNION, Iowa (MT. PLEASANT COMMUNITY HS) AUSTIN BU RAU TIGHT END • 6-4 • 210 • FR. LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. (LEE’S SUMMIT WEST HS) Outlook: Is a very versatile player who can split out, play h-back or stay in and block...is similar to former Griffon Adam Ziesel...is a good runner with great hands. High School: All-Conference and All-State in 2012...honorable mention All- Conference as a junior...helped his team to a 44-5 overall record in his four years... as a senior he had 26 receptions with 15 touchdowns. Personal: Plans on majoring in marketing. OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-3 • 295 • JR. WHITTIER, Calif. (SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE) Outlook: Started at right tackle in one of best programs in California...could play guard or tackle for the Griffons...he is a very solid football player. Mt. San Antonio College: Was a first team All-Conference selection as a sophomore. High School: Is in his high school’s Hall of Fame. Personal: Majoring in criminal justice. 71 ZACH MERRITT OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-4 • 275 • FR. ST. LOUIS, Mo. (MEHLVILLE HS) Outlook: Is a very physical football player with a good frame. High School: All-Conference performer in both football and baseball. Personal: Undecided on a major. 72 CAL GRIENC EWIC 73 DEFENSIVE LINE • 6-5 • 290 • FR. ELKHORN, Neb. (ELKHORN SOUTH HS) Outlook: Is a solid player who plays physical...he is a very good high school wrestler. Personal: He is undecided on a major... greatest sports moment was recovering a fumble that helped lead his team to victory. 75 LUC AS GROSSMAN OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-3 • 295 • FR. LINCOLN, Neb. (LINCOLN SOUTHWEST HS) Outlook: Grossman is a wide-shouldered kid who plays with a lot of energy and finishes blocks well. Personal: Plans on majoring in education. JOHN CARTER OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-3 • 290 • FR. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (JEFFERSON CITY HS) Outlook: He is a very athletic and physical football player...will develp into a solid player at Missouri Western. High School: Helped clear the way for 2,156 yards rushing and 1,684 yards passing with his offense scoring 28 points per game as a senior...was a three year letter winner...was a state qualifier at heavyweight for the State Wrestling Tournament in 2012...Played under Ted LePage in high school. Personal: Plans on majoring in engineering. 76 Outlook: Will give the Griffons good depth on the offensive line...has a good motor and feet...has good potential to get bigger and stronger. 2012 season: Saw limited action, playing in three games. 2011 season: Redshirted High School: 2010 First Team All- District...2010 All-Academic Team...2010 Golden Triangle News Service Team...2010 Captain...2010 Second Team All-State Iowa Newspaper...2009 First Team All-District...2009 All-Academic Team...2009 Iron Man Award. Personal: Majoring in pre-physical therapy...son of Jim and Ann Williams... born February 4, 1993...favorite food is chicken alfredo...favorite candy is Snickers...favorite book is “Friday Night Lights”...dream vacation spot is the Lake of the Ozarks...favorite professional sports team is the Kansas City Chiefs... favorite professional athlete is Walter Payton...favorite quote: “No one who ever gave their best, ever regretted it.” 77 nic wi llia ms Outlook: Has great mobility and athleticism for a big man...has very good feet and good pass pro...will compete for a starting sport this fall. 2012 season: Participated in 10 games. High School: 2010 1st Team All- District...2009 Honorable Mention All- District...All-Hawkeye...2009-2010 District All-Academic. Personal: His dad, Herb, is a former Iowa Hawkeye...born January 3, 1993...favorite food is steak...favorite candy is Kit-Kat... favorite book is “The Luckiest Man”... favorite professional sports team is the Green Bay Packers...favorite professional athlete is Christian Cantwell...favorite video game is NCAA Football 2012... favorite quote: “Corn fed, Iowa bred.” 79 LEON ARD WESTER 80 TIGHT END • 6-6 • 225 • R-FR. MT. PLEASANT, Iowa (MT. PLEASANT HS) Outlook: Has big hands and catches the ball well...excited about the potential he has to develop into a solid MIAA player. 2012 Season: Redshirted High School: All-District...Third Team All-State...All-Hawkeye...team captain...37 catches for 460 yards and four TDs for his senior season. Personal: Son of Curt and Cindy Ellis... undecided on a major...favorite food is steak...favorite candy is Twix...dream vacation would be to Florida...favorite professional sports team is the Lakers... favorite professional athlete is Kobe Bryant...his mom has had the greatest influence on his life...favorite movie is “Coach Carter.”..favorite dessert is ice cream...dream job is to play in the NFL. 81 blake va nde nburg


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