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HEAD COACH Jim Dennison, 17th season, 111-63
LAST YEAR 7-4, 3-4
CONFERENCE Mid-States Mideast
SCHEDULE
Date Opponent Time 2010
Sept. 3 at Cumberlands Noon DNP
Sept. 10 Notre Dame Noon W, 34-14
Sept. 17 at Saint Xavier 7 L, 41-10
Sept. 24 at Urbana Noon W, 34-33
Oct. 1 at Marian 1 L, 38-14
Oct. 8 Saint Francis Noon L, 20-14
Oct. 15 Malone 6 W, 24-21
Oct. 22 Wesley Noon DNP
Oct. 29 Taylor 7 L, 21-17
Nov. 5 Concordia 3 DNP
Nov. 12 at Quincy 1 W, 38-0
RETURNING STARTERS (14)
Player Ht. Wt. Pos. Yr.
Chris Bivins 6-0 190 CB Sr.
Ryan Enlow 6-1 283 C Soph.
Ryan Fehrenbach 6-4 214 INT Jr.
Justin Gidcumb 6-1 235 FB Jr.
Tim Goodman 6-6 258 OT Sr.
Adam Harris 5-10 219 FB Jr.
Maurice Jones 5-10 218 LB Jr.
Pat Kane 6-1 192 SS Sr.
Tony Reed 6-1 293 INT Sr.
Dan Robinson 6-1 282 OG Sr.
Jim Shiplett 6-3 199 QB Sr.
Derrick Showell 6-5 289 OG Sr.
Dominic Williams 5-11 197 TB Jr.
Robert Wingfall 5-10 179 WR Jr.
SHOES TO FILL
TB Clinton Blossomgame became one of Walsh’s all-time leading rushers and scorers. WR Joe Morgan gave the Cavaliers two productive seasons before signing with the New Orleans Saints as a free agent. Brad Schrecengost was the best blocking tight end in the Mid-States Football Association his final two years. Aaron Forte started every game at defensive end. All-MSFA selection Eric Buchanan handled kickoffs, field goals and punts.
DIFFERENCE MAKERS
Dominic Williams may have authored the best Walsh story in 2010. Pressed into emergency duty at tailback, the former defensive back led the MSFA in rushing with 1,340 yards and 10 touchdowns. SS Pat Kane led the Cavs in tackles with 101. He and CB Chris Bivins tied for the team lead in interceptions with five. LB Maurice Jones also helps lead the defense. Derrick Showell and Tim Goodman are first team All-MSFA offensive linemen who helped Walsh rush for almost 2,800 yards. Jim Shiplett enters his third season as Walsh’s starting quarterback.
TOP NEWCOMERS
Akron transfer Anthony Schrock is expected to one of the Cavs’ top receivers. Judd Ellinger will start at tight end. He played in Walsh’s two tight end formation last year. Andrew Roy moves to starting defensive end after lettering on special teams and in a reserve role in 2010. Brandon Sayles, a first-year starter at outside linebacker, recorded 10 tackles in his final two games a year ago. FSs Brett Wycinski and Tony Stover and CB Brandon Mingo strengthen the secondary, one of the Cavs’ deepest areas.
FINAL ANALYSIS
The Cavs have the look of a playoff team. Unfortunately, they will be on the outside looking in come November. Walsh is in its second candidacy year for NCAA Division II membership and is ineligible for the postseason. The Cavs will be playing NAIA opponents for the final time and aiming to go out strong, especially against national powers St. Francis (Ind.) and St. Xavier.
HEAD COACH Jim Dennison, 17th season, 111-63
LAST YEAR 7-4, 3-4
CONFERENCE Mid-States Mideast
SCHEDULE
Date Opponent Time 2010
Sept. 3 at Cumberlands Noon DNP
Sept. 10 Notre Dame Noon W, 34-14
Sept. 17 at Saint Xavier 7 L, 41-10
Sept. 24 at Urbana Noon W, 34-33
Oct. 1 at Marian 1 L, 38-14
Oct. 8 Saint Francis Noon L, 20-14
Oct. 15 Malone 6 W, 24-21
Oct. 22 Wesley Noon DNP
Oct. 29 Taylor 7 L, 21-17
Nov. 5 Concordia 3 DNP
Nov. 12 at Quincy 1 W, 38-0
RETURNING STARTERS (14)
Player Ht. Wt. Pos. Yr.
Chris Bivins 6-0 190 CB Sr.
Ryan Enlow 6-1 283 C Soph.
Ryan Fehrenbach 6-4 214 INT Jr.
Justin Gidcumb 6-1 235 FB Jr.
Tim Goodman 6-6 258 OT Sr.
Adam Harris 5-10 219 FB Jr.
Maurice Jones 5-10 218 LB Jr.
Pat Kane 6-1 192 SS Sr.
Tony Reed 6-1 293 INT Sr.
Dan Robinson 6-1 282 OG Sr.
Jim Shiplett 6-3 199 QB Sr.
Derrick Showell 6-5 289 OG Sr.
Dominic Williams 5-11 197 TB Jr.
Robert Wingfall 5-10 179 WR Jr.
SHOES TO FILL
TB Clinton Blossomgame became one of Walsh’s all-time leading rushers and scorers. WR Joe Morgan gave the Cavaliers two productive seasons before signing with the New Orleans Saints as a free agent. Brad Schrecengost was the best blocking tight end in the Mid-States Football Association his final two years. Aaron Forte started every game at defensive end. All-MSFA selection Eric Buchanan handled kickoffs, field goals and punts.
DIFFERENCE MAKERS
Dominic Williams may have authored the best Walsh story in 2010. Pressed into emergency duty at tailback, the former defensive back led the MSFA in rushing with 1,340 yards and 10 touchdowns. SS Pat Kane led the Cavs in tackles with 101. He and CB Chris Bivins tied for the team lead in interceptions with five. LB Maurice Jones also helps lead the defense. Derrick Showell and Tim Goodman are first team All-MSFA offensive linemen who helped Walsh rush for almost 2,800 yards. Jim Shiplett enters his third season as Walsh’s starting quarterback.
TOP NEWCOMERS
Akron transfer Anthony Schrock is expected to one of the Cavs’ top receivers. Judd Ellinger will start at tight end. He played in Walsh’s two tight end formation last year. Andrew Roy moves to starting defensive end after lettering on special teams and in a reserve role in 2010. Brandon Sayles, a first-year starter at outside linebacker, recorded 10 tackles in his final two games a year ago. FSs Brett Wycinski and Tony Stover and CB Brandon Mingo strengthen the secondary, one of the Cavs’ deepest areas.
FINAL ANALYSIS
The Cavs have the look of a playoff team. Unfortunately, they will be on the outside looking in come November. Walsh is in its second candidacy year for NCAA Division II membership and is ineligible for the postseason. The Cavs will be playing NAIA opponents for the final time and aiming to go out strong, especially against national powers St. Francis (Ind.) and St. Xavier.
