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Lindsey Wilson football announces 2011 signing class

'Oliver excited about the level of play this class brings to the Blue Raiders, but he also sees a group of high-character student-athletes'
Complete list of signees, with hometowns, plus video link, follows.

By Chris Wells
News from Lindsey Wilson Athletics

Columbia, KY - Lindsey Wilson College head football coach Chris Oliver announced the signing of 30 student-athletes to NAIA scholarships on Wednesday to join the Blue Raiders for their second season of football in 2011.



For YouTube Video of Event, with Chris Wells interviewing Coach Chris Oliver, click to Video: 2011 Lindsey Wilson College Football Signing


"This has been a great day for our program," said Oliver. "You win with people and we added some great people to the Blue Raider football family today.

"Our coaching staff has worked diligently to identify prospects that fit in with the vision for our program and we are excited about this group of young men who have chosen Lindsey Wilson College."

Coach Oliver signed a talented group of players who fit the vision he has set for the program. Included in the group are 22 in-state players from Kentucky, five signees from Tennessee, two from Ohio and one from Indiana.

With work left to finalize the class in the coming weeks, Oliver is happy with the student-athletes that committed to Lindsey Wilson.

"This initial group of signees gives us a great start to the recruiting class," Oliver said. "We are still working with some talented prospects that are close to making a decision and who have an opportunity to play a large role in the success of this team next fall. The next few weeks will be crucial as we finalize our roster spots for the 2011 squad and move into spring football practice."

Not only is Oliver excited about the level of play this class brings to the Blue Raiders, but he also sees a group of high-character student-athletes.

"This group is loaded with talent and accolades on the football field, as well as strong character and leadership," Oliver said. "They are also getting it done in the classroom. The average grade-point average for this group is a 3.12."

Lindsey Wilson finished 5-6 overall and 4-2 in the Mid-South Conference East Division in its first season of collegiate football in 2010.

2011 Lindsey Wilson College Football Commitments
  • Alex Abner, DB, Somerset, KY. Pulaski Co. HS
  • Zach Bastin, DB, Somerset, KY. Somerset HS
  • Jordan Bell, RB, Lebanon, KY. Marion Co. HS
  • Trey Benson, DL, Lexington, KY. Lafayette HS
  • Seth Brandon, RB, Benton, KY. Marshall HS
  • Dylan Caldwell, DL, Lebanon KY. Marion HS
  • Corrion Cooper, DL, Jackson, TN. Liberty Tech HS
  • Chris Cox, LB, Clarksville, TN. Clarksville HS
  • Branden Cresap, QB, Shelbyville, KY. Martha Layne Collins HS
  • Jaren Culver, DB, Loretto, KY. Bethlehem HS
  • Jonathan Duke, DL, Franklin, KY. Franklin-Simpson HS
  • Tavis Elzy, WR, Shelbyville, KY. Martha Layne Collins HS
  • Sam Fraley, OL, Cincinnati, OH. Moeller HS
  • Josh Hensley, LS, Knoxville, TN. Farragut HS
  • Austin Howell, LB. Bowling Green, KY. Greenwood HS
  • Ronnie King, OL, Nicholasville, KY. East Jessamine HS
  • Hunter McGuire, DL, Boaz, KY. Graves Co. HS
  • Jonathan Nieberg, LB, Greensville, KY. Muhlenberg HS
  • Tavion Parrish, RB, Glasgow, KY. Glasgow HS
  • Tyler Pope, WR, Louisville, KY. Male HS
  • Alex Saah, OL, Knoxville, TN. Knoxville Catholic HS
  • Austin Shirley, Hodgenville, KY. Larue Co. HS
  • Erico Smith, DB, Fisherville, KY. Spencer HS
  • Clayton Stringer, TE. Somerset, KY. Somerset HS
  • Zack Templin, Nicholasville, KY. East Jessamine HS
  • Michael Thrower, WR, McMinnville,, TN. Warren Co. HS
  • Jake Tieken, QB, Bloomington, IN. Bloomington North HS
  • Jake Vulhop, OL, Cincinnati, OH. LaSalle HS
  • Cy Williams, OL, Scottsville, KY. Allen Co/Scottsville HS
  • RyanWilson,LB, Danville, KY. Boyle Co. HS
The writer, Chris Wells, is Sports Information Director at Lindsey Wilson College


This story was posted on 2011-02-03 07:21:45
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Lindsey Wilson College signs 30 in football class of 2011



2011-02-03 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Chris Wells. LWC photo.
Lindsey Wilson College signed 30 players on Wednesday, February 2, 2011.
Front row, from left: Dylan Caldwell, Austin Shirley, Zach Bastin, Alex Abner, Michael Thrower, Jordan Bell, Head Coach Chris Oliver, Josh Hensley, Jarren Culver, Branden Cresap, Jake Tieken, Tavis Elzy and Ryan Wilson.
Back row, from left: Asst. Coach Mike Ridings, Defensive Coordinator Mike Gutelius, Offensive Coordinator Brian Foos, Jonathan Duke, Ronnie King, Jonathan Nieberg, Zack Templin, Cy Williams, Clayton Stringer, Austin Howell, Tavion Parrish, Asst. Coach Bert Bathiany, Asst. Coach Pat Dougherty and Asst. Coach Jules Burkett.
Signed, but not pictured: Trey Benson, Seth Brandon, Carrion Cooper, Chris Cox, Sam Fraley, Hunter McGuire, Tyler Pope, Alex Saah, Erico Smith and Jake Vulhop.


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