The Gridiron Gazette October 2011 Volume 1, Issue 2

Reunion  for  ALL  St.  John’s  Football  Alumni

Saturday  October  15,  2011

2  p.m.

Fernandez  Stadium

SJC  vs.  DeMatha

All  football  alumni  who  arepresent  at  the  game  will  berecognized  at  halftime.

There  will  be  a  FIFTH  QUARTER  CELEBRATIONimmediately  following  the  game  for  all  football  alumni  and  

their  families.

There  is  no  charge  to  football  alumni  and  

Cadets  enter  Homecoming  Week  with  a  three-­game  win  streak

streak  to  three  games  and  put  them  2-­0  in  WCAC  

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21-­20.

Class  of  1979

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little  banged  up.

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A  Winning  Tradition  starts  with  EVERYONE!  

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St. John’s vs. Carroll

St. John’s vs. Carroll

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dents  and  teachers  all  chatted  about  “The  Game.”  

Also,  marching  after  school  listening  to  the  band  

All  in  all,  Carroll  Week  brought  out  the  best  in  

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game.  That  moment  came  in  the  second  half.  My  -­

tally.

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Remaining Varsity Football Schedule

Saturday, Oct. 8 2 p.m. O’Connell (Homecoming) Saturday, Oct. 15 2 p.m. DeMatha (Football Alumni Reunion) Saturday, Oct. 22 7 p.m. at Good CounselSaturday, Nov. 5 3 p.m. vs Gonzaga (at Blair HS)

Speros:  require  EVERYONE

Cadets  2-­0  in

Cadets  2-­0  in

On behalf of his teammates, this award was established in memory of multi-sport star Matthew Philip Dillon (SJC 1965 - 1969) to recognize those players who like Matt, displayed athletic versatility, a passion for performance, a determination to

succeed, and a willingness to embrace the pressures of competition.

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ANTWON BAILEYSyracuse UniversityAfter being named Offensive MVP at St. John’s in 2005, 2006, and 2007, Bailey headed north to Syracuse, where he made a splash as a true freshman. The highlight of his season came against Notre Dame when he led the Orange to a 24-23 victory in South Bend. Bailey took over in the fourth-quarter, finishing with 126 yards rushing and a 26-yard touchdown to lead Syracuse back from a 23-10 fourth quarter deficit. The 5-foot-8 tailback also took some snaps at quarterback, completing his one pass for a 25-yard gain. As a sophomore, his biggest game came against Rutgers, when he amassed 181 all-purpose yards. As a junior, he amassed 860 yards from scrimmage on offense, the second most on the team. To start off his senior season, he ran for 114 yards and two touchdowns to propel the Orange to an overtime victory over Wake Forest. On the academic side, he has made the Syracuse Honor Roll in each of his three years on campus.

COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT . . .

JAY WILLIAMS (SJC Class of 1990)Jay Williams recently finished his 12th season in the NFL and was inducted into the St. John’s Hall of Fame in November 2006. The 6-foot-3, 280-pound defensive end played for the Rams (where he won a Super Bowl ring), the Panthers, and the Dolphins. He played every game of every season for seven straight years. Twice (2000 and 2002) he recorded six sacks. In 2003, he recovered two fumbles. He has also intercepted two passes. At St. John’s, Williams was a standout tight end and defensive lineman, as well as a star center on the basketball team. He was also a captain of the 1989 championship football team. He played his college ball at Wake Forest.

Several former SJC players through the years have made it to the NFL. From Gene Augusterfer, who played DB for Pittsburgh in the 1930s, to more recent players like Scott Glacken (1960s quarterback for Denver) and Tommy Marvaso (1970s DB for the New York Jets), St. John’s has been well represented at the highest level of football. Mike Kruczek, for example, won two Super Bowl rings for the Pittsburgh Steelers. During his rookie campaign, he filled in for an injured Terry Bradshaw and led the Steelers to six consecutive victories en route to the AFC Championship Game (after four years with the Steelers, Kruczek finished out his career with the Redskins). The most recent alumni to make it in the NFL are Jay Williams, Chris Harrison, Marques Ogden, and Conrad Bolston.

CHRIS HARRISON (SJC Class of 1990)Chris Harrison played his rookie season for the Detroit Lions in 1996. The 6-foot-3, 290-pound offensive lineman also spent time with the Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens. At St. John’s, he was an all-star lineman for the 1989 championship team. He played his college ball at Virginia.

Chris Harrison

Jay WilliamsJay Williams

RECENT ALUMNI IN THE NFL . . .

MARQUES OGDEN (SJC Class of 1998)Marques Ogden played his rookie season for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2003. The 6-foot-5, 312-pound offensive lineman later joined his older brother, Jonathan, with the

Baltimore Ravens. He then signed a contract with the Buffalo Bills. He also played for the Scottish Claymores of NFL Europe. He played the 2007 season with the Tennessee Titans. At St. John’s, Marques was a two-way lineman before becoming an all-conference player for Howard University, where he recorded 147 pancakes during his junior and senior seasons

CONRAD BOLSTON (SJC Class of 2003)Conrad Bolston just completed his rookie season. He originally signed a contract with the Minnesota Vikings before moving over to the Green Bay Packers. In

fact, only an overtime field goal separated Conrad from a Super Bowl appearance. For the Vikings, his best game came against San Francisco, where he recorded a tackle and forced a fumble. With the Packers, his best game was against Detroit, when he recorded a pair of tackles. Conrad entered the NFL after being a three-year starter on the defensive line for the Maryland Terrapins. The 6-foot-3, 305-pound lineman bench pressed 465 pounds and established himself as one of the strongest Maryland defensive linemen of all time. His best season was in 2005 when he anchored the defensive line and led the team in sacks despite taking on double teams at the nose guard position. He also led the defensive line in tackles for loss and forced two fumbles. At St. John’s, Conrad was a two-way star, leading the team in tackles and sacks. He was a First-Team All-Met lineman and First-Team All-Met wrestler. He was offered football scholarships by more than a dozen universities, including Tennessee, Ohio State, Florida, Penn State, and Boston College.

RICO MCCOY (SJC Class of 2005)Out of college, Rico McCoy signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He finished his college career in 2009 as one of the all-time top tacklers for the University of Tennessee. In 2009, he led the Volunteers in tackles after finishing second on the team in both 2007 and 2008. At St. John’s, McCoy led the team in tackles and was a bruising running back. He was named First-Team All-Met and was selected captain of the Army All-American Team. A Mush Dubofsky Award Winner, he had scholarship offers from Ohio State, Miami, Florida State, Oklahoma, and Nebraska, among others. McCoy currently plays in the Canadian Football League.

Marcus Ogdon

Rico McCoy

RECENT ALUMNI IN THE NFL . . .

Conrad Bolston

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St. John’s Football - 2011 Jersey Last Name First Name Year Height Weight Off Pos Def Pos 8th Grade Hometown

1 Webb Billy SR 6-0 178 WR DB Herbert Hoover Potomac, MD

2 Quarles Zach SR 5-8 153 WR DB Queen Anne Upper Marlboro, MD

3 Burrell Darrell JR 5-6 144 WR DB James Madison Upper Marlboro, MD

4 Swearinger Olajuwon SR 5-11 251 TE DL Andrew Jackson Capitol Heights, MD

5 Grillo Alex SR 5-6 161 WR DB St. Matthias Bowie, MD

6 Rodriguez Jiovanni SR 5-9 168 WR DB Spencerville Adventist Silver Spring, MD

7 Truitt Omar SO 5-10 167 WR/QB DB Matthew Henson Fort Washington, MD

8 Lee Skyler SR 6-0 206 WR LB Briggs Chaney Bowie, MD

9 Rosa Peter JR 5-8 173 K/P St. Mary of Nazareth Darnestown, MD

10 Sims Kyler SR 5-8 167 RB DB Cornerstone Bowie, MD

11 Onett Ben SR 6-2 206 QB DB Timberlane Glendale, MD

12 Dykes Denzell SO 5-10 155 WR DB Theodore Davis Waldorf, MD

13 Brooks Kenneth SO 5-7 201 RB LB Hyde Leadership Washington, DC

14 Ulmer Will SO 5-11 173 QB DB St. Mark’s Laurel, MD

15 Willis Josh JR 6-1 211 TE DL St. Mark’s Bowie, MD

16 Rowser Nigel SO 6-2 179 TE DL Parkland Rockville, MD

17 Harley Maurice SO 5-11 181 TE LB Thomas Pullen Upper Marlboro, MD

18 Monroe Ayron FR 5-11 171 WR DB John Hanson Upper Marlboro, MD

19 Giglio Joe SO 6-0 214 K Sligo Silver Spring, MD

20 Leftridge Brodie SO 5-11 145 WR DB Lime Kiln Highland, MD

21 Merzier Smith SO 5-7 152 RB LB Nicholas Orme Hyattsville, MD

22 Bowman Brandon JR 5-9 151 WR DB St. Mark’s Laurel, MD

24 Brown Jamaal SO 5-9 155 WR DB Riverdale Baptist Largo, MD

28 Robinson Troy SO 5-11 207 RB DL Liberty Fairfax, VA

30 Atterbury Tristan JR 5-11 183 RB LB St. Bernadette’s Silver Spring, MD

32 Manuel James SR 5-10 177 WR DB Grace Christian Bowie, MD

34 Wenzlaff Patrick SO 6-2 179 TE DL St. Peter’s Damascus, MD

35 Johnson Shawn JR 5-10 185 RB LB St. Michael’s Silver Spring, MD

40 Bernett Sherman JR 5-9 211 RB LB St. Mary’s Cheltenham, MD

43 Shackelford Murray JR 5-7 193 RB LB St. Michael’s Capitol Heights, MD

44 Williams Devin SO 5-9 195 RB LB St. Stephen’s-St. Agnes Hughesville, MD

50 Kirsch Mitchell SR 6-5 266 OL DL North Bethesda Kensington, MD

52 Lomotey Aidan SO 6-1 223 OL DL Alice Deal Washington, DC

55 Zagone Zach JR 5-11 294 OL DL St. Bernadette’s Silver Spring, MD

56 Williams Xavior JR 5-11 187 RB LB Martin Luter King Upper Marlboro, MD

60 Onyenwe Max JR 6-0 313 OL DL Grace Christian Bowie, MD

62 Bent Edward JR 6-2 293 OL DL Alice Deal Washington, DC

63 Price Zach SR 6-2 225 OL DL The Newport School Silver Spring, MD

64 Malchow Alex JR 5-9 242 OL DL Lab School Arlington, VA

71 Wolley Stephan SO 6-3 315 OL DL Homeschooled Fort Washington, MD

75 Francois Samuel SO 6-0 267 OL DL William Wirt Riverdale, MD

77 Smith Ian SR 5-11 309 OL DL St. Pius Bowie, MD

81 Freeman Lennard JR 6-8 210 WR DL Jefferson Washington, DC

84 Rousseau Peter JR 6-2 214 TE DE Our Lady of Victory Washington, DC

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Joe Patterson (SJC Class of 1993) is entering his eighth season as the head coach of St. John’s. During his first seven seasons, the Cadets made the playoffs six times and beat archrival Gonzaga six times. The 46-24 regular season record over the seven seasons is the best seven-year stretch since the 1970s.

During his time as the varsity head coach, Coach Patterson has coached four All-Americans, including Rico McCoy (2004),Tony Tucker (2006), Peter White (2008), and Kevin McReynolds (2010). In addition, 49 of his players have gone on to play Division I-A or Division I-AA football. In six of the past seven seasons, St. John’s has spent at least a portion of the season in The Washington Post Top Twenty. Their highest ranking at the end of a regular season was in 2007 when they finished with a 6-1 conference record and a No. 7 ranking in The Post. That was the same year they finished the regular season in a three-way tie with DeMatha and Good Counsel. In 2006, the Washington Redskins recognized Coach Patterson as the High School Coach of the Week, giving the football program $1000 in conjunction with the award.

This is Coach Patterson’s 15th year as a high school football coach. He spent five years as the head freshman coach at St. John’s before moving on to the varsity staff at Georgetown Prep. During the course of his two years at Prep, the Little Hoyas amassed a 17-1 record and secured a No. 1 ranking in The Washington Post.

SJC’s reversal of fortune versus the Gonzaga Purple Eagles (the Cadets have won six out of the seven games) has been a distinctive attribute of Coach Patterson’s tenure as head coach. Prior to Coach Patterson’s taking over, Gonzaga had won 22 of the previous 25 matchups.

Coach Patterson was only 28 years old when he was named head varsity coach at St. John’s. He graduated as valedictorian from St. John’s and was taught by SJC Hall of Famers Doonie Waldron (Class of 1949) and Joe Gallagher (Class of 1939). Coach Patterson began teaching and coaching at St. John’s after graduating Summa Cum Laude with a triple major from Villanova University. He later received his Master’s Degree from the Catholic University of America. During his teaching career at St. John’s, Coach Patterson has won three different Teacher-of- the-Year awards, including the Archdiocese’s Veteran Teacher of the Year Award. Coach Patterson currently teaches Honors American Literature. During his tenure at St. John’s, he has also taught a Poe and Hawthorne senior elective, Advanced Editing, Multi-Media Journalism, Print Journalism, Video Journalism, Sophomore Scholars, English 10, and World History.

Coach Patterson lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife Jana, his daughters Anne and Bernadette, and his three sons, Tommy, Patrick, and Edward.

Coach Patterson with his wife Jana and (left to right) Tommy (age 6), Anne (age 8), Eddie (age 3), Patrick (age 5), and Bernadette (age 1).

COACH JOE PATTERSON Enters his eighth season at the helm.

2011COACHES

MEET THE VARSITY COACHES . . .

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Top Speed and Strength Performers Under Coach Gillespie

40-Yard Dash Zach Quarles (2010) 4.41 sec Top Bench Press

20-Yard Shuttle Alex Grillo (2011) 4.12 sec Kevin McReynolds (2010) 420

100-Yard Dash James Roberts (2005) 10.03 sec Pete White (2008) 385

1600-Yard Run Ryan MacPherson (2010) 4 min, 34 sec Pat Scorah (2006) 380

Three-Cone James Manuel 4.38 sec Olajuwon Swearinger (2011) 375

Two-Hill Run C.J. Hammond (2006) 12.56 sec Joe Harkins (2004) 370

Parallel Dips Ed Thomas (2008) 54 reps Ed Thomas (2008) 370

Pull Ups Ed Thomas (2008) 30 reps Wayne Burden (2010) 360

Vertical Reach Kris Drummond (2009) 10 ft, 9 in Andre Monroe (2009) 360

Broad Jump C.J. Hammond (2007) 10 ft, 2 in Anthony Coleman (2007) 355

Plate Carry Anthony Coleman (2005) 131 sec Max Onyenwe (2011) 350

Dead Hang C.J. Hammond (2005) 102 sec Antwon Bailey (2007) 340

Situps in 1 min Jack Behrend (2009) 70 reps

Leg Power Andre Monroe (2009) 94 points

RASHOD GILLESPIE Varsity Defensive CoordinatorSeasons Coaching at St. John’s: 9 High School: Calvin Coolidge (DC) Colleges: West Virginia and Glenville State

Coach Gillespie is entering his seventh season as the SJC defensive coordinator and his ninth season at St. John’s. Prior to coming to SJC, Coach Gillespie served as the offensive coordinator at Calvin Coolidge High School, his alma mater. As a player at Coolidge, he was named the Offensive Player of the Year for the DCIAA in 1993. He ranked first in Washington rushing that season and was given All-Met Honorable Mention. Coach Gillespie then attended West Virginia University, where he was a standout on special teams. He transferred to Glenville State College where he earned All-Conference honors in 1998 and played in the National All-Star College Football Classic. In addition to being SJC’s defensive coordinator, Coach Gillespie is also the strength and conditioning coach. He also coaches the varsity running backs and linebackers. Coach Gillespie is currently an educator in the St. John’s Benilde Program. He and his wife Lakeeda live in Washington, D.C., with their daughters Aniya, Gianni, and Marley.

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PAT WARD Varsity Offensive Line CoachSeasons Coaching at St. John’s: 12 High School: St. John’s (DC) College: University of Maryland

Coach Ward graduated from St. John’s in 1993 before beginning a stellar career at the University of Maryland, where he was a four-year starter (one year as a defensive tackle and three years as an offensive guard). The Terps recognized Ward with the prestigious A.V. Williams Award. As a player at St. John’s, Coach Ward helped anchor a solid Cadet team that advanced to the championship game. Coach Ward was a two-time All-American, two-time All-Met player, and two-time all-league player. He was also awarded the Mush Dubofsky Award at St. John’s, which is given to the player who made the biggest contribution to the team. He was recently inducted into the St. John’s Hall of Fame. This summer, Coach Ward became the Assistant Athletic Director at St. John’s. He also teaches Physical Education. Prior to accepting the administrative position at St. John’s, Coach Ward had served as an athletic director and teacher at The Heights School in Potomac, Md. As a coach at St. John’s, Coach Ward has met with tremendous success. In fact, in each of his eleven seasons at St. John’s, at least one lineman has been named first-team all-conference. Also, DCSportsfan recognized Coach Ward as the Metropolitan Area’s Assistant Coach of theYear. Recently, Coach Ward established the Ward Line Academy, which works with linemen in grades six and up in a one-on-one setting.

First-Team All-Conference Linemen under Coach Ward

2010 Mitch Kirsch

2009 Andre Monroe

2008 Peter White

Andre Monroe

2007 Peter White

2006 Peter White

2005 Mike Ward

Ryan Whyte

2004 Mike Ward

2003 Chris Hopkins

2002 Conrad Bolston

Jon Wilhelm

2001 Conrad Bolston

Greg Burlin

2000 Greg Burlin

Andrew Callahan

Coach Ward is pictured here with Andre Monroe at the DCSportsfan banquet in 2009.! Coach Ward had just received the Assistant Coach of the Year award, and Monroe had been named to the all-star team.

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PHIL SAVOY Varsity Wide Receivers CoachSeasons Coaching at St. John’s: 9 High School: Carroll (DC) College: University of Colorado

Coach Savoy returns for his ninth season as the varsity wide receivers coach. After graduating from Carroll High School, Coach Savoy went on to play wide receiver for the University of Colorado, where he ranked second all-time in receptions for the Buffaloes. He also set a university record with eight catches in a single quarter. As a senior, he was an All-Big 12 selection. After being drafted by the Arizona Cardinals, Coach Savoy spent time with the Baltimore Ravens as a special teams player. He also spent time with the Seattle Seahawks and St. Louis Rams. After his time in the NFL, he played in the Arena Football League. Coach Savoy and his wife Kristina live in Washington, D.C.

TOMMY DANIELS Varsity Defensive Backs and Special Teams CoordinatorSeasons Coaching at St. John’s: 6 High School: DuVal (MD) College: Virginia State University

Coach Daniels is entering his third season as the varsity defensive backs coach after previously serving as the St. John’s JV Head Coach. He joined the St. John’s staff after serving for two years as the JV Head Coach and Varsity Running Backs Coach at DuVal High School, and two years as the Varsity Special Teams and Running Backs coach at Reservoir High School. Coach Daniels attended DuVal High School (Class of 1995), where he played line and linebacker. In college, he was a member of Virginia State’s CIAA Championship team. At Virginia State, Coach Daniels again played linebacker. Coach Daniels is currently an educator in the Prince George’s County school system. He and his wife, Ivy, have two daughters, Sarah and Lauren. They live in Accokeek, Md.

Tommy Daniels

Phil Savoy

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JUSTIN MOLLOY Varsity TEs CoachSeasons Coaching at St. John’s: 6 High School: St. John’s (DC) College: Virginia Military Institute

Coach Molloy graduated from St. John’s in 1994. During his time on the varsity at St. John’s, Coach Molloy was both a starting tight end and a starting quarterback. As a quarterback, he earned all-conference honors his senior season. Coach Molloy also played on the varsity basketball team while attending St. John’s. He then played tight end for the Virginia Military Institute, where again he earned all-conference honors. He is in his sixth season on the St. John’s staff. Coach Molloy teaches at St. Jane DeChantal in Bethesda, Md. He lives in Silver Spring, Md., with his wife Gretchen. His father, James Molloy, is a 1958 graduate of St. John’s.

GREG BURLIN Varsity Defensive Line CoachSeasons Coaching at St. John’s: 1 High School: St. John’s (DC) College: Brown University

Coach Burlin was a two-time first-team all-conference player and a two-year captain at St. John’s, where he also won the Mush Dubofsky Award (given to the player who has made the greatest contribution to SJC football during his high school career) as a senior. A graduate in the Class of 2002, he went on to have a stellar career on the defensive line at Brown University, where his 2005 team won the Ivy League and finished 9-1. A three-year starter at defensive tackle, he won the Frederick “Fritz” Pollard Award as a senior. In returning to St. John’s, Coach Burlin is reunited with Coach Patterson, who coached him on the freshman team in 1998, and Coach Ward, who coached him at the varsity level. Coach Burlin and his wife Stephanie live in Kensington, Md.

Justin Molloy

Pat Ward (L), Greg Burlin (R)

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