University Athletic Association

[DagarmanSpartan]

Gang,

Here's some fantastic news about a Division III and UAA athlete making a mark in the pro ranks!

Former Case Western Reserve Division III All-American QB Dan Whalen led his Arena Football Team, the Cleveland Gladiators, to victory this past weekend!

Coming in as a back-up to replace starter Rocco who went down with an injury, he was 4-7 for 39 yards passing with 1 TD, and also rushed for 28 yards.  It was while Whalen was in the game that the Gladiators made a fourth quarter comeback to win the game 34-30.

Let's hope that this serves as a stepping stone for Whalen to either the CFL or NFL.  He's truly a Division III success story!

=list&frm[d]=2011-05-01&frm[e]=277]http://www.clevelandgladiators.com/schedule/season/?act[v]=list&frm[d]=2011-05-01&frm[e]=277

[ADL70]

Report of another new Spartan:

Bellefontaine (OH) Logan RB  Jonathon Mobley District SM

http://examiner.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=20913:raiders-mobley-to-play-football-at-case-western&catid=36:sports&Itemid=57


http://www.scoutingohio.com/index.php/view-profile.html?task=userProfile&user=5236

[ExTartanPlayer]

With all due respect to Whalen, JagranSpartan, I'd be surprised a relief performance in an Arena football game springboards Whalen to the NFL/CFL.

I would be optimistic that maybe it could land him a starting job on an Arena team (either his current team or elsewhere next season).  But it's a long climb from Arena backup to the NFL.

[DagarmanSpartan]

Well, maybe.

But consider this.  The following week, Whalen threw for two TDs, and ran for two more to lead his team to yet ANOTHER victory.

http://news-herald.com/articles/2011/05/07/sports/nh3977234.txt#photo2

At this rate, he might eventually get a look at the CFL.

And if he does the same thing there, a shot at the NFL could be a possibility, however remote.

[ADL70]

Whalen's stats aren't very impressive:

9-20-1 45%  3TDs

FL RB coming to CWRU (teamates to MIT and CMU).

Miami Benet Jesuit's Manny Sicre 5'11 175 All-Dade County small school 2nd team

http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/05/10/2211287/palmetto-reaches-1st-state-quarterfinals.html

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyFUtlnWyrQ

[ADL70]

A third new Spartan from Florida:

Jensen Beach WR/S Matthew Avril 5'11 160

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2011/may/13/college-signings-football-lacrosse-baseball/

I couldn't find much else about him.

[ADL70]

Last year's CWRU FB appears to be making it three schools in three years.  He is listed on WUStL's 2011 roster along with his older brother Chris.

[WashUDad]

Wow.. He is a good catch for Wash U.... tough running back for sure...  Sorry for your loss... 

[ADL70]

Chicago's incoming class of 25:

http://athletics.uchicago.edu/news-2010-11/fb-freshmen-052411.htm

Hartitz highlights:

http://scoutingohio.com/index.php/view-profile.html?task=userProfile&user=2634&name=jfball20

Arlin Hill highlights:

http://scoutingohio.com/index.php/view-profile.html?task=userProfile&user=3920&name=ahill

[ADL70]

Two new Spartans from Bethel lpark (alma mater of Rich Doolin)

http://www.bpsd.org/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=53BIPI&dasi=3IY0

[WashUDad]

Another big class for Wash U  36 incoming freshmen.

[ADL70]

No press release yet.  Only names and positions on roster.

http://bearsports.wustl.edu/Sports/Football/Pages/roster.aspx

Edit:  Full details on the rostser page now, 36 recruits from 16 states.

[DagarmanSpartan]

OK, so what do folks think that Case's chances in the UAA are going to be like this year?

Will we contend, or pretend?

Our OOC schedule is essentially the same, and shouldn't cause us too many problems.  I like how we scheduled perrenial weak sister Hiram as our homecoming game!

Hopefully, we'll defeat our cross-town rival John Carroll, and also continue our quarter century long dominance of nearby Oberlin as well.

Who is the person most likely to be the starting QB and what type of prospect is he?

Someone who is "in the know" please post.  Thanks!

[DagarmanSpartan]

The Spartans just announced their 29 man recruiting class:

http://www.case.edu/athletics/varsity/sports_men/football/stats/2011/2011_recruits.html

[ADL70]

What I see is that Kyle Snyder was last year's backup QB after starting at CB as a freshman in 2009.  He successfully succeeded Baum at Walsh Jesuit, selected to All Dist team twice.  He was 2-3 passing, but rushed for 146 on 27 carries.

But one of the newcomers is not a freshman.  Erik Olson is a transfer from DII playoff team Cal of PA.  He is 6-2 and 205 and led Bethel Park to the Pennsylvania 4A championship game in 2008.  He was redshirted in 2009 and saw action in only one game last year.

High school highlights:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBE1BUiAaBU

Also freshman Mark Kulinski (Oil City PA) is a 6-2 175 QB who was AAA 3rd team all-state.  Threw for 3,253 yds and 35 TD 57% 9 int his senior year.  For his career 6,045 and 60 TD.