Bzorek Repeats As Associated Press Little All-America
Senior Tackle Moves Up From Third Team to Second
December 16, 2005

EDINBORO, PA – Edinboro University senior Greg Bzorek (Saxonburg, PA/Knoch) has been named to the 2005 Associated Press Little All-America Team for the second straight season. A year ago the 6’6” 330 lb. offensive tackle earned a spot on the third team. This year he moved up to the second team.

Bzorek is just the sixth Fighting Scot to earn AP Little All-America honors more than once, and the last since Mike Kegarise in 1992 and 1993. He joins Kegarise, Curtis Rose, Ernest Priester, Elbert Cole, and Jim Romaniszyn. In addition, he was one of only seven players from the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference to receive the honors, which includes players from NCAA Division II, III and NAIA. Bloomsburg OT Jahri Evans and TB Jamar Brittingham were named to the first team, as was WR Evan Prall of East Stroudsburg and Shippensburg DB Brent Grimes. In addition to Bzorek, East Stroudsburg QN Jimmy Terwilliger, California(Pa.) TB Antoine Bagwell and Kutztown DB Michael Baldwin earned spots on the second team.

“We are thrilled that Greg was once again recognized with this national honor,” commented head coach Lou Tepper. “He is most deserving and one of the finest offensive linemen in Edinboro history.”

Bzorek keyed an offensive line which has been renowned as one of the most physical in Division II. This past year Edinboro led the PSAC in fewest sacks allowed for the second straight year, giving up seven after allowing just nine in 2004. In addition, Edinboro averaged 199.3 yards per game rushing, particularly impressive since not one Fighting Scot tailback had recorded a carry at Edinboro entering the season. A year ago he helped pave the way for Andre Burke to run for a school-record 1,713 yards. This year a trio of tailbacks combined for 1,769 yards.

Bzorek will soon head to Kingsville, TX to play in the Cactus Bowl on January 6. He is also one of eight finalists for the 2005 Gene Upshaw Lineman of the Year, presented to the top offensive or defensive lineman in Division II. He recently earned All-PSAC West recognition for the third straight year, and was a first team Daktronics All-Northeast Region choice for the second straight year. He was a first team All-PSAC selection at right tackle the last two years after earning second team recognition as a sophomore.

Bzorek started 44 of 45 career games and did not allow a sack his last two seasons. A preseason first team All-American selection by Street & Smith’s and Lindy’s, he earned numerous honors in 2004 in addition to earning a spot on the Associated Press Little All-America third team.

Edinboro finished with an 8-2 record this past season, winning its third straight PSAC West championship.

FIRST TEAM
Offense:
Quarterback -- Tyler Emmert, 6-foot-2, 204 pounds, senior, Carroll College.
Running backs -- Jamar Brittingham, 6-0, 200, sophomore, Bloomsburg; Germaine Race, 5-11, 225, junior, Pittsburg State.
Wide receivers -- Evan Prall, 6-0, 173, junior, East Stroudsburg; Nick Bublavi, 6-2, 201, senior, Catholic.
Tight end -- Brandon Twito, 6-7, 273, Pittsburg State.
Linemen -- Chris Kuper, 6-3, 303, senior, North Dakota; Josh Bourke, 6-7, 310, senior, Grand Valley State; Josh McCoy, 6-6, 338, West Texas A&M; Jahri Evans, 6-4, 335, Bloomsburg; Joe Scalice, 6-1, 3o5, senior, Ithaca.
Kicker -- Jeff Glas, 5-9, 200, senior, North Dakota
All-purpose -- Justin Gallas, 6-1, 185, senior, Colorado Mines.
Defense:
Linemen -- Clayton Farrell, 6-4, 275, senior, Abilene Christian; Dave Tollefson, 6-4, 370, senior, Northwest Missouri State; Andrew Schable, 6-4, 275, senior, South Dakota; Damien Dumonceaux, 6-1, 240, senior, St. John's, Minn.
Linebackers -- Digger Anderson, 6-0, 228, senior, North Dakota; Deandre Fillmore, 5-9, 220, senior, Texas A&M-Kingsville; John DiGiorgio, 6-2, 225, senior, Saginaw Valley State.
Defensive backs -- Dan Peters, 6-0, 210, junior, Shepherd; Deonte Bolden, 5-11, 185, senior, Carson-Newman; Ross Watson, 6-0, 181, senior, Mount Union; Brent Grimes, 5-9, 174, senior, Shippensburg.
Punter -- Jeff Williams, 6-4, 225, senior, Adams State.

SECOND TEAM
Offense:
QB -- Jimmy Terwilliger, junior, East Stroudsburg.
RB -- Antoine Bagwell, senior, California, Pa.; Justin Beaver, sophomore, Wisconsin-Whitewater.
WR -- Carlton Brewster, senior, Ferris State; Richie Ross, senior, Nebraska-Kearney.
TE -- Keith Recker, senior, Hillsdale.
OL -- Brian Alderson, senior, South Dakota; Marcus Brisbone, senior, Presbyterian; Chad Weeks, senior, Pittsburg State; Greg Bzorek, senior, Edinboro; Mike Zeifert, senior, Augustana.
K -- Michael Green, senior, Valdosta State.
All-purpose -- P.J. Berry, senior, Virginia State.
Defense:
Linemen -- Alton Pettway, senior, Albany State; Mike McFadden, junior, Grand Valley State; Tim Thompson, senior, Valdosta State; Ross Dilator, senior, Loris.
Linebackers -- J.D. Hearn, senior, Texas A&M-Commerce; Anthony Robinson, senior, Carson-Newman; Lenny Radtke, senior, North Central, Ill.
Defensive backs -- Torrance Daniels, senior, Harding; Michael Baldwin, senior, Kutztown; Joe Rizzo, senior, Washington; Antwan Marsh, senior, Pikeville.
Punter -- Richard Hammond, senior, Texas. A&M-Kingsville.

THIRD TEAM
Offense:
QB -- Brett Elliott, senior, Linfield.
RB -- Danny Woodhead, sophomore, Chadron State; Tom Arcidiacono, junior, Union, N.Y.
WR -- Brad Hynes, senior, Winona State; Noah Fehrenbach, senior, St. John Fisher.
TE -- Michael Allen, junior, Whitworth.
OL -- Pat Egan, senior, Carson-Newman; Lance Ancar, senior, North Alabama; Steven Broecker, senior, C.W. Post; Brett Wehnert, senior, Salisbury; Dave Hendricks, senior, Thiel.
K -- Evan Granier, senior, Lambuth.
All-purpose -- Aaron Krepps, senior, Washington & Jefferson.
Defense:
Linemen -- Charlie Cosgrove, senior, St. Cloud State; Michael Cobbins, junior, Missouri Western State; Brian Bond, senior, Rowan; Michael Blair, senior, Trinity, Conn.
Linebackers -- John Tackman, junior, Winona State; Taio Onatolu, senior, Nebraska-Omaha; Brenton Brady, senior, Alfred.
Defensive backs -- Reed Duvall, junior, Fort Lewis; Kyle Killingsworth, junior, Humboldt State; Danieal Manning, junior, Abilene Christian; Wes Hostetler, senior, Ohio Northern.
Punter -- Hunter Hamrick, junior, Mary Hardin-Baylor.