Returning Letterwinner Profiles - Seniors

Juniors | Sophomores

#21 Keith Adams
Senior
Cornerback/Return Specialist
5’11” 175
Mogadore, Ohio
Field
Political Science

Expected to form one of the top cornerback combinations in the region, along with Jeff Geffert … Also will play a significant role in the return game again … Possesses terrific speed and a fearless attitude … 2006: Returned to program after a year absence and excelled, picking up second-team all-NCAC honors as a return specialist and earning a starting corner position defensively … Led the league in punt return average at 8.8 yards per attempt … At cornerback, he tied for fifth in the NCAC with four interceptions and broke up three other passes, while ranking ninth on the squad in tackles (35) … Played an instrumental role in the Scots’ comeback win against Earlham (Nov. 4), going for a season-high 63 punt return yards, including a long of 38 in the fourth quarter which set up the tying touchdown … Recorded a career-high seven tackles against Allegheny (Oct. 21) and three of his four picks came during a four-game stretch, including one each in back-to-back shutouts at Ohio Wesleyan (Oct. 7) and Hiram (Oct. 14) … 2005: Was not enrolled … 2004: Saw increased action as the season progressed, becoming the full-time punt returner in week two and serving as a backup cornerback, then alternating series before earning the starting position for Wooster’s two NCAA Div. III playoff games … Set a single-season school record for total punt return yardage (502) and his average of 11.4 yards led the league and ranked 34th in Div. III … Also broke the single-game record with 194 punt return yards on nine run backs, including a career-long 78, against Case (Sept. 25) … Played a key role in the Scots’ NCAA first-round win against Aurora (Nov. 20), tallying 91 return yards, including two that went more than 30 yards (38, 39) … As a cornerback, he finished with 19 tackles, including a season-high six versus Aurora, and one interception and three pass breakups … Made one of the biggest plays in school history, picking off a pass to begin overtime against Wittenberg (Nov. 6), which gave Wooster the opportunity to win on its possession (64-58 over the rival Tigers) … 2003: Member of the jayvee team … Prior to Wooster: Earned all-district honors as a senior and was a two-time selection on the All-Portage County League Team at Field High School … Intercepted 12 passes and was in on 150 tackles during his career, while also scoring 13 touchdowns – three via punt returns and 10 receiving … Played baseball and basketball for the Falcons, too … Personal: Born Feb. 10, 1985 … Son of Tom and Mikelann Adams … Majoring in political science with a minor in physical education.

#90 Deron Boyd
Senior
Defensive Tackle
6’0” 265
Ravenna, Ohio
Ravenna
Communication Studies

Will be the leader of the Scots’ defensive line as the only returning starter … Originally came to Wooster as a defensive end, but has moved inside … 2006: Earned a starting position at defensive tackle for a unit that ranked first in the league in total defense (272.4 ypg), scoring defense (14.8 ppg), rushing defense (69.3 ypg), and sacks (37) … Tied for 12th on the team in total tackles with 18, including 1.5 sacks … Had solo sack at Kenyon (Nov. 11) … Matched a career-high with four tackles, including a half sack, against rival Wittenberg (Sept. 30) … Intercepted a deflected pass, setting up the Scots’ second touchdown in their 30-22 win against John Carroll (Sept. 2) … 2005: Regular member of the defensive line rotation, appearing in all 10 games … Registered 14 tackles, including a half sack at rival Wittenberg (Nov. 5) … Posted a season-high four tackles and forced a fumble at Case (Sept. 24) … 2004: Primarily honed his skills with the jayvee squad as a freshman … Prior to Wooster: Named to the All-Western Reserve Conference Second Team as a linebacker in 2003 and as an offensive lineman in 2002 at Ravenna High School … Helped the Ravens to a second-place finish in the league as a senior … Personal: Born March 12, 1986 … Son of Diana Hazard … Majoring in communication studies.

#59 Geoff Cooper
Senior
Offensive Lineman
6’5” 295
Reisterstown, Md.
Danville (Ohio)
Business Economics

Has overcome several injuries throughout his career, but is now healthy and possesses all the tools to be one of the conference’s dominant offensive linemen, according to the coaching staff … Likely will be the starter at right tackle … 2006: Missed the season opener due to injury and then started the final nine games, all at right tackle … One of the leaders of a group that helped the offense average 29.5 points (a 5.3 improvement from 2005) and 337.6 yards, despite losing its starting running back for the first two games and its starting quarterback for the final three games due to injuries … Mule award recipient as the team’s offensive lineman of the week for his work at Waynesburg (Sept. 9) … 2005: Was penciled in to be the starting right tackle, but sustained a knee injury against MacMurray (Sept. 10), keeping him out of the lineup for much of the remainder of the year … Started two games and appeared in two others, playing a part on  a line that helped the offense average 368.2 yards … 2004: One of just four freshmen on the team to earn a varsity letter … Worked his way up the depth chart to back-up All-American left tackle Rick Drushal, appearing in seven of the Scots’ games … Part of a group that paved the way for numerous school records, including scoring (510 points), first downs (258), rushing yardage (3,188), average rush (5.7), rushing TDs (43), total offense (5,248 yards), and average per play (6.3 yards) … Prior to Wooster: Earned first-team all-state honors in Div. VI as a senior at Danville High School … Also was first-team all-district that season and second-team all-district as a junior … Part of Blue Devil teams that went 19-5 and won back-to-back Mid-Buckeye Conference titles in 2002-03 … Lettered once in basketball and once in baseball as well … Personal: Born on Oct. 18, 1986 … Son of Deborah Cooper and Douglas Cooper … Is majoring in business economics.

#4 Jalam Cutting
Senior
Defensive Back
5’10” 190
Akron, Ohio
Buchtel
Communication Studies

Brings substantial experience to the Scots’ secondary as well as special teams … Is making the transition from cornerback to safety, where he should see regular action this fall … 2006: Contributed regularly as  a member of the defensive backfield and on special teams … Totaled 15 tackles, with nine coming during kickoff coverage … Credited with a season-high four tackles at Hiram (Oct. 14) … Also was involved in the return game, averaging 18.4 yards on seven kickoffs, highlighted by a long of 29 against rival Wittenberg (Sept. 30) … Recovered a fumble on a punt return, setting up a first-quarter touchdown in Wooster’s win at Waynesburg (Sept.  9) … 2005: Served multiple roles, seeing action in all 10 games as a special teams player and as a member of the regular rotation at cornerback … Started once at corner … Credited with 18 tackles, including multiple touchdown-saving tackles on special teams … Recorded a career-high five stops and forced a fumble at rival Wittenberg (Nov. 5) … Intercepted his first career pass, running it back 41 yards at Oberlin (Oct. 22) … Brought back the most kickoffs of any Scot player (17), averaging 18.5 yards … 2004: Member of the jayvee team … Prior to Wooster: Was a two-way starter (wide receiver, defensive back) as a senior at Buchtel High School, helping the Griffins to the city championship and a 10-3 record … Also competed in baseball and track … Personal: Born Sept. 8, 1985 … Son of Scott Cutting and Glennis Cutting … Majoring in communication studies.

#29 Jeff Geffert
Senior
Cornerback
6’0” 180
Mentor, Ohio
Mentor
Communication Studies

All-American candidate at cornerback … Will be a three-year starter … 2006: Lone Scot to be selected to the All-North Region First Team (D3football.com), honorable mention All-America pick (Football Gazette), and first-team all-NCAC … Top corner on a unit that led the league in virtually every category, including total defense (272.4 ypg), scoring defense (14.8 ppg), and pass defense efficiency (108.5 rating) … Individually, tied for third in the NCAC in total interceptions with four and added six pass breakups … Ranked seventh on the team in tackles (43), including first career sack and forced fumble on same play against Earlham (Nov. 4) … Also had three pass breakups that game … Picked off two passes at Wabash (Oct. 28), the first coming on the third offensive play of the game which set up a Wooster touchdown and the second was deep in Wooster territory before returning it 79 yards … Posted a season-high nine tackles against rival Wittenberg (Sept. 30) … 2005: Was the squad’s top corner, starting all 10 games while leading the Scots in both interceptions (3) and breakups (6) … Tied for sixth on the team in tackles (56) … Finished the year with back-to-back 10-tackle outings at Wittenberg (Nov. 5) and against Ohio Wesleyan (Nov. 12) … Had two interceptions at Oberlin (Oct. 22), including one on Wooster’s own 8-yard line with :10 remaining to seal the 20-19 win … Also made a key pick at Muskingum (Sept. 3), taking away a pass in the corner of the end zone on a 3rd-and-goal play at the end of the third quarter which kept things tied (10-10) … 2004: Member of the jayvee team ... Prior to Wooster: Received honorable mention from the News Herald and won the team’s award for character and hustle at Mentor High School … Tallied a team-high five interceptions and 48 tackles in 2003 for the league-champion and regional runner-up Cardinals … Personal: Born Sept. 28, 1985 … Son of Burt and Virginia Geffert … Majoring in communication studies with a Spanish minor.

#9 Mike Marshall
Senior
Wide Receiver
6’1” 180
Wadsworth, Ohio
Wadsworth
Mathematics

Looking to close his career as a regular member of the wide receiver rotation … 2006: Played in half of Wooster’s games at wideout … Closed the season well with two receptions for nine yards at Kenyon (Nov. 11) … 2005: Earned regular action, playing in eight games with one start … Was one of seven Wooster players to finish with double-digit receptions, hauling in 10 balls for 113 yards and two touchdowns … Had career-highs of three receptions at Case (Sept. 24) and 35 yards against Hiram (Oct. 29) … Garnered first varsity letter … 2004: Appeared in four varsity games as a freshman, making a catch in three of them … Prior to Wooster: Received honorable mention All-Ohio as well as first-team all-league and all-county recognition while at Wadsworth High School … Totaled 103 receptions, 1671 yards, and 19 touchdowns during his career with the Grizzlies, while also serving as the squad’s punter … Also played varsity basketball and baseball … Personal: Born June 30, 1986 … Son of Kent and Brenda Marshall … Majoring in mathematics with a minor in education.

#16 Andy Milligan
Senior
Placekicker
5’10” 240
Orrville, Ohio
Orrville
Geology

Expected to be one of the conference’s top placekickers again in his third and final year as a starter … Comes into the season just three field goals shy of moving into second in school history and 11 away from tying the record, and currently owns the highest extra point percentage at Wooster … 2006: Led the league in scoring among kickers (ninth overall) with an average of 6.1 points per game … Successfully booted through 7-of-10 field goals and only misfired on one extra point attempt (34-of-35) over nine games played … Was 2-for-2 on field goals during season finale at Kenyon (Nov. 11) and his season long was 33 yards at Waynesburg (Sept. 9) … 2005: Team’s top scorer, and sixth in the conference, as he converted 29-of-30 extra points (.967) and 9-of-15 field goals (.600) for 56 total points … Nine field goals tied for the third-most in a season by a Wooster kicker, and two were game-winners, knocking through a 31-yarder with 3:19 left to give the Scots a 13-10 victory at Muskingum (Sept. 3) and splitting the uprights from 32 yards out with just :02 remaining for a 37-34 win at Allegheny (Oct. 1) … 2004: Handled some kickoff duties as a freshman, while being the second-string placekicker behind three-time All-NCAC honoree Richie McNally … Prior to Wooster: Primarily played soccer at Orrville High School, but kicked for the Red Riders as a senior, making 31-of-34 extra points and 5-of-6 field goals during the squad’s playoff season … Personal: Born July 8, 1985 … Son of Charles and Darlene Milligan, and younger brother of Adam Milligan, a 2005 Wooster alum and the men’s soccer program’s fourth all-time leading scorer with 97 points … Majoring in geology.

#14 Will Miska
Senior
Tight End
6’3” 225
Hillsborough, N.J.
Hillsborough
Business Economics

Has the opportunity to be a featured player in the offense this year, according to the coaching staff, as he’s a very athletic tight end … Will also play a key role on special teams once again … Originally came to Wooster as a quarterback, but has gotten bigger and found a new position … 2006: Made the transition from quarterback to tight end and was a member of the special teams for all 10 games … Backed up two-time all-NCAC tight end Greg Peltz throughout the season … Made first career reception, a 10-yarder, at Kenyon (Nov. 11) … 2005: Entered two games as a quarterback, highlighted by running for a 63-yard touchdown on his third career play against Hiram (Oct. 29) … Also played at rival Wittenberg (Nov. 5), completing 1-of-3 passes for one yard and running once for four yards … 2004: Member of the jayvee team … Prior to Wooster: All-county and all-conference selection at Hillsborough High School … Rushed for 750 yards and eight touchdowns while throwing for 200 yards as the Raiders’ starting quarterback … Also participated in baseball … Personal: Born on May 9, 1986 … Son of Wooster alums Rich and Cindy Miska … Majoring in business economics.

#70 Aaron Patterson
Senior
Defensive Tackle
6’3” 295
Steubenville, Ohio
Steubenville
Philosophy

Prime candidate to earn a starting position at defensive tackle … One of the team’s biggest and strongest players, according to the coaching staff … 2006: Switched from the offensive line to the defensive line, and after an adjustment period, rotated in at defensive tackle … Appeared in five games in all, including each of the last four … Made first career tackle during second quarter at Kenyon (Nov. 11) … 2005: Earned the starting left guard spot out of training camp, taking over for two-time all-conference honoree Jim Wallace, and stayed there for all 10 games … Part of a young offensive line that helped the Scots average 24.2 points and 368.2 yards … 2004: Entered four varsity games, while also honing his skills with the Scots’ jayvee squad … Prior to Wooster: Helped lead Steubenville High School to an undefeated record (10-0) and the Associated Press No. 1 ranking in Div. III at the conclusion of the regular season as a senior … Lettered in football and track & field for the Big Red … Personal: Born Oct. 20, 1985 … Is the grandson of Hughy and Ruth Patterson … Majoring in philosophy.

#45 Greg Schermbeck
Senior
Linebacker
5’10” 195
Toledo, Ohio
Whitmer
Urban Studies

Will be expected to provide leadership as one of the conference’s top returning linebackers and a three-year starter … Labeled a tough, hard-nosed competitor who plays bigger than his size and runs extremely well by the coaching staff … 2006: Earned second-team all-NCAC honors as the top tackler on a defense that led the league in nearly every category – total defense (272.4 ypg), scoring defense (14.8 ppg), rushing defense (69.3 ypg), pass defense efficiency (108.5 rating), and sacks (37) … Tied for 10th in the conference in total tackles with 76, which was 15 more than any other Scot … 9.0 tackles were for loss, including 5.0 sacks, and he also produced two interceptions, one forced fumble, and one   fumble recovery … Was in on a career-high 13 tackles, 1.5 of which were sacks, during the season finale at Kenyon (Nov. 11) … Scored a touchdown on a 27-yard interception return in the second quarter at Hiram (Oct. 14) … NCAC Player of the Week after registering nine tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and an interception at Ohio Wesleyan (Oct. 7) … 2005: Won the starting weak-side linebacker position during training camp and started all 10 games … Finished fifth on the squad in tackles with 60, 6.5 of which went for losses … Also had three pass breakups … Recorded a season-high 12 tackles, including a solo sack, in the opener at Muskingum (Sept. 3) … 2004: Entered two varsity games, while primarily honing his skills with the Scots’ jayvee squad … Prior to Wooster: Received special mention on the All-Ohio Team as well as first-team all-city and all-district honors as a senior at Whitmer High School … Made a squad-leading 102 tackles in 2003 … Also lettered for the Panthers’ baseball team … Personal: Born Feb. 20, 1986 … Son of Art and Lori Schermbeck … Majoring in urban studies.

#86 Ben Schrock
Senior
Tight End
6’2” 235
Wadsworth, Ohio
Wadsworth
Psychology

Team’s top returning tight end, as he’s been a key performer throughout his first three seasons … Is an outstanding blocker and clutch receiver while possessing great strength, hands, and athleticism, according to the coaching staff … 2006: Part-time starter and regularly rotated in, making seven catches for 68 yards and a touchdown … Also contributed as a blocker for an offense that averaged 29.5 points and 337.6 yards … Had season-highs of three receptions and 36 yards against Earlham (Nov. 4), all coming in the Scots’ fourth-quarter comeback, including two for 31 yards during the game-winning drive … Put Wooster ahead, 7-3, against rival Wittenberg (Sept. 30) via a 10-yard touchdown reception … 2005: Earned regular action at tight end again, playing in all 10 games and finishing as the No. 4 receiver on the squad with 18 catches for 184 yards and one touchdown … Had a reception in seven games, with season-highs of 49 yards against Wabash (Oct. 15) and four receptions at Oberlin (Oct. 22) … Also an outstanding blocker on a Scot offense that averaged 24.2 points and 368.2 yards … 2004: Galbreath Memorial Award recipient, which is given annually to the team’s outstanding first-year offensive player … Played in most every game (10) at tight end and was a member of the special teams … Caught five balls for 25 yards, highlighted by three receptions (eight yards) during the Scots’ opening-round victory in the NCAA Div. III Championship against Aurora (Nov. 20) … One of just four freshmen on the squad to earn a letter … Prior to Wooster: Totaled 20 career receptions and two touchdowns as a tight end at Wadsworth High School, while also playing free safety … Helped the Grizzlies to a 10-3 record and regional runner-up finish as a senior, while they were 7-4 in 2002 … Lettered in basketball and track, too … Personal: Born April 20, 1986 … Son of Dennis and Shannon Schrock … Majoring in psychology.

#3 Trey Simmerman
Senior
Linebacker
6’0” 205
Clarksburg, W. Va.
Notre Dame
Philosophy

Has the opportunity to earn a starting linebacker position … Will also be a significant special teams player again … 2006: Played in all 10 games as a key contributor on kick coverage units, while also holding down a back-up outside linebacker position, behind all-conference honoree Greg Schermbeck, all season … Made 14 tackles, with 12 coming during kickoffs … Career-high four stops as well as a quarterback hurry came in season finale at Kenyon (Nov. 11) … 2005: Transitioned from safety to linebacker and also was a special teams’ member before season was cut short by a scary-looking ankle injury … Had two tackles in his limited time … Earned first varsity letter … 2004: Member of the jayvee team … Prior to Wooster: Two-time all-state as a defensive back at Notre Dame High School, including first-team honors as a senior … Winner of the 2003 Frank Loria Award, which recognizes Harrison County’s top football player … Combined for 2,786 rushing yards and 39 touchdowns as a running back during his junior and senior seasons … Also an all-state baseball player for the Fighting Irish … Personal: Born April 9, 1986 … Son of Frank and Jane Simmerman … Majoring in philosophy.

#52 Dan Sommers
Senior
Offensive Lineman
6’0” 270
Slippery Rock, Pa.
Slippery Rock
Political Science

Top returning center in the conference and the Scots’ most experienced offensive lineman (24 career games) … Could play guard, if necessary … Possesses outstanding athleticism and toughness, according to the coaching staff … 2006: Selected second-team all-NCAC at center … Started all 10 games there after making the pre-season switch from right guard … One of the leaders of a group that helped the offense average 29.5 points (a 5.3 improvement from 2005) and 337.6 yards, despite losing its starting running back for the first two games and its starting quarterback for the final three games due to injuries … Also of note, Wooster allowed just 18 sacks … 2005: Won the starting right guard position at training camp and stayed there for nine of the next 10 games … Helped the Scots average 24.2 points and 368.2 yards … 2004: Entered four varsity games, while primarily honing his skills with the Scots’ jayvee squad … Prior to Wooster: Selected second-team all-state (Pennsylvania Football News)  as a senior at Slippery Rock High School … Twice a first-team all-conference guard with the Rockets … Also lettered in track & field … Personal: Born Jan. 26, 1986 … Son of William and Beverly Sommers … Majoring in political science.

#19 Ryan Thomas
Senior
Defensive End
6’4” 215
Cincinnati, Ohio
Walnut Hills
Economics

A veteran on the defense who should be in the mix for regular playing time at end … Will also continue to be part of the special teams … 2006: Made the transition from linebacker to defensive end, serving as the back-up to first-team all-NCAC honoree Andy Mizak, and a regular member of the kick coverage units … Earned second varsity letter … 2005: Developed into a contributor, playing the final six games on special teams and as a backup outside linebacker … Was in on three tackles, all of the solo variety, including two against Hiram (Oct. 29) … 2004: Member of the jayvee team … Prior to Wooster: Three-time first-team all-conference at Walnut Hills High School … Tallied 106 tackles, including 12 sacks, with the Eagles as well as 576 rushing yards … Personal: Born Nov. 24, 1985 … Son of Mark and Janice Thomas … Majoring in economics.

#63 Kyle Yoder
Senior
Offensive Lineman
5’11” 255
Circleville, Ohio
Westfall
Political Science

Could earn regular playing time on the offensive line, most likely at one of the guard spots … Has progressed significantly during his career, according to the coaching staff … 2006: Came out of training camp as the second-string right guard and ended up playing in the final three games of the season … Part of a group that helped the Scots average 29.5 points (a 5.3 improvement from 2005) and 337.6 yards … Earned first varsity letter … 2005: Appeared in three varsity games, while also continuing to hone his skills at the jayvee level … 2004: Member of the jayvee team … Prior to Wooster: Named all-district and all-county as a senior at Westfall High School and to the all-Scioto Valley Conference Team as a junior … Helped the Mustangs to the state playoffs in 2003 and to the SVC title in 2002 … Three-year letterwinner … Personal: Born Jan. 6, 1986 … Son of Chris and Debbie Yoder … Majoring in political science.

#68 Steve Zumbrun
Senior
Offensive Lineman
6’3” 265
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Central Catholic
Psychology

Is a leading candidate to earn the starting position at right guard … A tight end earlier in his career, he’s labeled as very athletic by the coaching staff … Also a member of the Scots’ track & field team as a thrower … 2006: Started the season opener at right guard against John Carroll (Sept. 2) and played in three other games … Helped the Scots average 29.5 points (a 5.3 improvement from 2005) and 337.6 yards, despite losing their starting running back for the first two games and their starting quarterback for the final three games due to injuries … 2005: Saw action in five of the squad’s games and was listed as the back-up left tackle, behind All-American Rick Drushal … Part of an offense that averaged 24.2 points and 368.2 yards … 2004: Entered one varsity game, while primarily honing his skills with the jayvee squad … Prior to Wooster: Helped Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School win the WPIAL football championship … Also broke the Vikings’ school record in the discus (156 feet, 6 inches) … Personal: Born Oct. 13, 1986 … Son of Glen and Nancy Schultz … Majoring in psychology.