Feb. 4, 2009
2009 Stony Brook Football Recruiting Video
Stony Brook, N.Y. -
Stony Brook University head football coach Chuck Priore has announced a 2009 recruiting class of 27 players that will be taking the field next fall for the Seawolves. Stony Brook is coming off its first season as a member of the Big South Conference, finishing in second-place with a 3-2 conference record. This is the fourth recruiting class for Priore, who saw his team win four of its last five games in 2008 and finish ninth in the nation in rushing offense.
"With the combination of losing the number of seniors we had and our increase to the full 63 scholarships for an FCS program, we were able to examine our program and take care of our needs from the bottom up," remarked Priore. "We have been able to plug in some players in January to help our immediate needs as well as bringing in a group of freshmen that will be very important to the class."
Stony Brook's class includes eight players that are already enrolled at SBU and will participate in spring practice in preparation for the fall season. The Seawolves picked up the majority of their class from California, with 11 of the players on the list hailing from the West Coast. Five players from the local New York area have also committed to Stony Brook, along with three each from Pennsylvania and New Jersey, two from Florida and one each from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Texas.
"Having the full scholarships this year helped us to bring in a real freshman class for the first time," said Priore. "Now we can start redshirting some kids and get some fifth-year players in our program. That was a major thought in our recruiting process this year. Now we can take a player that we can project into the future and not necessarily have them be an impact player right away. We can allow our strength and conditioning program to put them in position to be a great player."
Stony Brook 2009 Football Signing Class
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown (High School/Previous School)
Brett Arce TE 6-4 240 Coalinga, Calif. (Coalinga/West Hills Coll.)
Michael Bamiro* OL 6-8 345 Tobyhanna, Pa. (Pocono Mountain West)
Matt Brevi WR 6-2 210 Tampa, Fla. (Armwood/Ft. Hays State)
Casey Callahan LB 5-11 220 Tampa, Fla. (Armwood)
Myles Campbell WR 5-11 170 Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. (John Muir)
Frank Conti* DL 6-1 250 Lake Grove, N.Y. (Sachem North/Nassau CC)
Michael Coulter* QB 6-1 205 Yorba Linda, Calif. (El Dorado/Santa Ana Coll.)
Brian Crew* OL 6-4 320 Galt, Calif. (Galt/Sacramento City Coll.)
Peace Edafe RB 5-11 200 Staten Island, N.Y. (Salisbury (Conn.) School)
Drew Evangelista K/P 5-10 175 Cedar Grove, N.J. (Cedar Grove)
Julio Geronimo DL 6-2 279 East Orange, N.J. (East Orange)
Cameron Hall* WR 6-5 210 Laguna Hills, Calif. (Laguna Hills/Orange Coast Coll.)
Scott Hernandez OL 6-6 322 Fort Worth, Texas (Juan Seguin)
Taj Johnson DB 5-10 179 Upland, Calif. (Upland)
Elias Martinez DL 6-5 244 Long Beach, Calif. (Millikan)
Eddie Mateo RB 5-9 193 Bethlehem, Pa. (Freedom)
Chris McMillan WR 6-5 185 New York, N.Y. (Bishop Ford)
Tyree Mills DB 6-1 175 Pasadena, Calif. (John Muir)
Major Mobley WR 5-11 165 Mt. Laurel, N.J. (Cherokee)
Adam Nowak LB 6-2 220 Philadelphia, Pa. (Father Judge)
Vincent Polo RB 5-11 161 Wantagh, N.Y. (Wantagh)
Alex Probasco* DL 6-2 250 Manhattan Beach, Calif. (Mira Costa)
Craig Richardson* LB 6-1 236 Revere, Mass. (Malden Catholic)
Ian Solomon OL 6-2 316 New Rochelle, N.Y. (New Rochelle)
Kenny Tuiloma LB 5-10 227 Long Beach, Calif. (Long Beach Polytechnic)
Rich Vitale LB 5-8 176 Higganum, Conn. (New London)
Phillip Vournazos* OL 6-2 290 Buena Park, Calif. (Western/Long Beach City Coll.)
* Already enrolled at Stony Brook
Brett Arce TE 6-4 240 Coalinga, Calif. (Coalinga/West Hills Coll.)
Prior to Stony Brook: Played one season as a tight end at West Hills College. High School: A 2007 graduate of Coalinga High School ... three-time letterwinner for the Horned Toads ... first team all-state as a senior ... first team All-Fresno ... named first team all-conference on both offense and defense ... also lettered four times in basketball and twice in baseball.
Michael Bamiro OL 6-8 345 Tobyhanna, Pa. (Pocono Mountain West)
Prior to Stony Brook: Attended the University of Pittsburgh for a year but did not play football. High School: A 2008 graduate of Pocono Mountain West High School in Pennsylvania ... earned one letter as a lineman for the Panthers ... honorable mention all-conference ... team captain as a senior ... 22 tackles as a senior ... helped lead his team to an 8-2 record and a top-50 ranking in the state ... also lettered in track.
Matt Brevi WR 6-2 210 Tampa, Fla. (Armwood/Ft. Hays State)
Prior to Stony Brook: Played one season at the Fort Hayes State University in Kansas ... caught 34 passes for 397 yards ... also returned 13 kicks for 366 yards. High School: A 2006 graduate of Armwood High School ... two letters in football for the Hawks ... all-state, all-district and all-county selection ... had six returns for touchdowns as a senior ... helped his team to a pair of state championships.
Casey Callahan LB 5-11 220 Tampa, Fla. (Armwood)
High School: A 2009 graduate of Armwood High School ... three-year letterwinner in football for the Hawks ... linebacker award ... helped his team to a No. 3 ranking in the state as a senior ... also lettered in track ... honor society.
Myles Campbell WR 5-11 170 Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. (John Muir)
High School: A 2009 graduate of John Muir High School in Pasadena, California ... three-time letterwinner in football for the Mustangs ... first team All-CIF as a senior ... first team all-area ... first team All-Pacific League ... 45 receptions for 870 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior ... also rushed for 200 yards ... 20 catches for 500 yards and three scores as a junior ... also lettered in track and field (four times) and basketball (twice) ... team captain as a senior.
Frank Conti DL 6-1 250 Lake Grove, N.Y. (Sachem North/Nassau CC)
Prior to Stony Brook: Played two seasons at Nassau Community College ... earned letters in both seasons. High School: A 2006 graduate of Sachem North Union High School ... all-league selection and team captain as a senior ... also lettered in track and wrestling.
Michael Coulter QB 6-1 205 Yorba Linda, Calif. (El Dorado/Santa Ana Coll.)
Prior to Stony Brook: Played one season at Santa Ana College ... threw for over 1,600 yards and 10 scores ... was also on the team at Syracuse in 2007 but did not play. High School: A 2007 graduate of El Dorado High School ... four-year letterwinner in football ... team captain as a senior ... All-CIF selection ... threw for 28 touchdowns vs. four interceptions as a senior ... league offensive player of the year ... all-league pick ... helped his team to a CIF state championship ... named the Hawk of the Year at his high school.
Brian Crew OL 6-4 320 Galt, Calif. (Galt/Sacramento City Coll.)
Prior to Stony Brook: Played two seasons at Sacramento City College ... all-conference selection as a sophomore. High School: A 2007 graduate of Galt High School ... three-time letterwinner ... all-league as a junior ... also lettered in track ... all-league selection in that sport as well.
Peace Edafe RB 5-11 200 Staten Island, N.Y. (Salisbury (Conn.) School)
High School: Will be a 2009 graduate of the Salisbury School in Salisbury, Connecticut ... all-league player … gained 422 yards and scored six touchdowns in 2008 … 46 tackles, three interceptions and two forced fumbles on defense … gained 800 yards on the ground and made 34 tackles in his first season … also attended Ralph McKee High School in Staten Island, New York.
Drew Evangelista K/P 5-10 175 Cedar Grove, N.J. (Cedar Grove)
High School: Will graduate this year from Cedar Grove High School ... four-time letterwinner for the Panthers ... first team All-Essex County by the Star Ledger as a kicker ... first team all-state in Group 1 as a defender ... third team all-state in all groups ... three-time first team all-conference kicker ... NJFCA Super 100 ... helped his team to a state championship as a junior ... four-time letterwinner in baseball ... one letter in basketball ... National Honor Society ... Spanish National Honor Society ... high honor roll.
Julio Geronimo DL 6-2 279 East Orange, N.J. (East Orange)
High School: Will be a 2009 graduate of East Orange High School ... three letters in football for the Jaguars ... third team all-state pick as a senior ... totaled 66 tackles and seven sacks as a senior ... first team All-Essex County, first team all-conference and first team all-group ... second team all-county, conference and group as a junior ... helped his team to a state championship in 2007 ... team captain as a senior.
Cameron Hall WR 6-5 210 Laguna Hills, Calif. (Laguna Hills/Orange Coast Coll.)
Prior to Stony Brook: Played two seasons at Orange Coast College in California ... as a sophomore he caught 51 passes for 800 yards and six touchdowns. High School: A 2007 graduate of Laguna Hills High School ... lettered three times in football... first team All-CIF ... first team all-conference ... two time offensive MVP of the team ... 53 receptions for 855 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior ... also lettered in basketball and track.
Scott Hernandez OL 6-6 322 Fort Worth, Texas (Juan Seguin)
High School: Will be a 2009 graduate of Juan Seguin High School ... three-time letterwinner in football for the Cougars ... second team all-district as a senior ... team's offensive lineman of the year in 2007 ... recorded more than 25 pancake blocks as a senior ... team captain as a senior ... also lettered in track.
Taj Johnson DB 5-10 179 Upland, Calif. (Upland)
High School: Will be a 2009 graduate of Upland High School ... three letters in football for the Highlanders ... first team All-CIF and second team all-league ... totals 40 tackles with a pair of interceptions ... 13 receptions for 250 yards and four scores on offense ... second team all-league as a junior.
Elias Martinez DL 6-5 244 Long Beach, Calif. (Millikan)
High School: Will be a 2009 graduate of Millikan High School in Long Beach, California ... earned three letters in football for the Rams ... first team all-league as a senior ... coaches award ... also lettered in basketball three times ... Principal's Honor Roll.
Eddie Mateo RB 5-9 193 Bethlehem, Pa. (Freedom)
High School: Will be a 2009 graduate of Freedom High School ... lettered his only season at Freedom ... first team all-area and first team AAAA all-state ... rushed for 1,692 yards and 21 touchdowns ... also lettered twice in football at Bethlehem Catholic ... as a junior there rushed for 1,175 yards and 14 scores ... also lettered in basketball and track.
Chris McMillan WR 6-5 185 New York, N.Y. (Bishop Ford)
High School: Will be a 2009 graduate of Bishop Ford High School ... three varsity letters in football for the Falcons ... all-league in 2008 ... second team all-city ... as a senior caught 50 passes for 620 yards and six touchdowns ... also picked up 100 yards rushing ... captained the team twice.
Tyree Mills DB 6-1 175 Pasadena, Calif. (John Muir)
High School: Will be a 2009 graduate of John Muir High School in Pasadena, California … four-time letterwinner in football for the Mustangs … team captain as a senior … first team All-CIF as a defensive back … first team All-Pacific League … most valuable defensive back … scholar-athlete all four years … NFL and High School Coach’s Scholar-Athlete Award … Business Academy Excellence Award.
Major Mobley WR 5-11 165 Mt. Laurel, N.J. (Cherokee)
High School: Will be a 2009 graduate of Cherokee High School ... four-time letterwinner in football at quarterback for the Chiefs ... all-conference selection ... second team all-county ... passed for 890 yards and five scores while rushing for 700 yards and six scores ... also lettered three times in track.
Adam Nowak LB 6-2 220 Philadelphia, Pa. (Father Judge)
High School: Will be a 2009 graduate of Father Judge High School ... earned three football letters for the Crusaders ... Philadelphia Catholic League Defensive Player of the Year ... 85 tackles, six sacks and three interceptions ... first team All-City ... first team All-Philadelphia Catholic League ... first team All-Southeast Pennsylvania ... had 32 catches on offense for 550 yards ... team captain as a senior.
Vincent Polo RB 5-11 161 Wantagh, N.Y. (Wantagh)
High School: Will be a 2009 graduate of Wantagh High School ... three-time letterwinner for the Warriors ... second team All-Long Island as a senior ... two-time all-county pick ... rushed for 1,600 yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior ... totaled 1,000 yards on the ground as a junior ... also lettered in lacrosse ... captained both the football and lacrosse teams ... National Honor Society.
Alex Probasco DL 6-2 250 Manhattan Beach, Calif. (Mira Costa)
Prior to Stony Brook: Attended Santa Monica College for two years but did not play football. High School: A 2007 graduate of Mira Costa High School ... team captain ... first team All-CIF as a senior ... all-league selection ... 85 solo tackles with 5.5 sacks as a senior ... on offense ran for 10 touchdowns.
Craig Richardson LB 6-1 236 Revere, Mass. (Malden Catholic)
Prior to Stony Brook: Attended Bridgton Academy in Maine ... Coach's Award. High School: A 2008 graduate Malden Catholic High School ... three letters in football for the Lancers ... two-time Catholic Conference all-star ... team MVP in 2007 ... 147 tackles and four sacks as a senior ... defensive MVP of the Shriners All-Star game in 2008 ... .totaled over 200 tackles in three seasons ... also lettered in basketball and wrestling.
Ian Solomon OL 6-2 316 New Rochelle, N.Y. (New Rochelle)
High School: Will be a 2009 graduate of New Rochelle High School ... three-time letterwinner in football for the Huguenots ... first team all-state in Class AA as a senior ... two-time all-section, all-league and all-county ... 54 pancake blocks as a senior ... 47 as a junior ... helped lead his team to the state semifinals twice ... also lettered in hockey.
Kenny Tuiloma LB 5-10 227 Long Beach, Calif. (Long Beach Polytechnic)
High School: Will be a 2009 graduate of Long Beach Polytechnic High School ... three-time letterwinner in football for the Jack Rabbits ... second team all-league as a senior ... 105 tackles, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and an interception ... most outstanding linebacker ... helped to back-to-back state championships his junior and senior seasons ... team captain as a senior.
Rich Vitale LB 5-8 176 Higganum, Conn. (New London)
High School: Will be a 2009 graduate of the Science & Technology Magnet School of New London High School ... four-year starter for the Whalers ... New London Day and Norwich Bulletin Player of the Year ... New Haven Register all-state team on defense ... Class SS all-state on offense ... totaled 149 tackles, nine sacks and five interceptions as a linebacker ... rushed for 2,024 yards and 24 touchdowns on offense ... MVP of the state championship game, gaining 304 yards and making 14 stops as New London claimed the state crown ... all-area pick ... New Haven Register all-state team on defense as a junior ... 130 tackles and five sacks that season ... Class S all-state team and all-area.
Phillip Vournazos OL 6-2 290 Buena Park, Calif. (Western/Long Beach City Coll.)
Prior to Stony Brook: Played for two years at Long Beach City College. High School: A 2007 graduate of Western High School ... twice named first team All-Orange League as an offensive lineman ... second team All-Orange League as a defensive lineman as a junior.
