The Malone University football team is excited to announce 14 new players who will join the program for the 2016 season.  Although the Pioneers' new coaching staff has been in place for only about two weeks, head coach Fred Thomas and his assistants were able to assemble an impressive initial class which will be joined by additional student-athletes in the next few weeks.

"In a short time, the coaches have done a great job starting this class and meeting our needs," commented Thomas.  "The staff has brought in a great deal of speed which will be very beneficial.  With only one returning quarterback currently on the roster, we also brought in much needed depth and competition at the position with three new quarterbacks in this group."

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Name	Pos	Ht	Wt	Hometown	High School	HS Coach
Matt Becker	OL/TE/DL	6'4"	230	Warren, MI	De La Salle	Paul Verska
Zane Bunnell	QB	6'2"	195	Eastlake, OH	North	Shawn Dodd
Michael Crimaldi	OL	6'3"	270	Massillon, OH	Massillon Washington	Nate Moore
Vince Galassi	OL	6'4"	320	Strongsville, OH	Strongsville	Larry Laird
Blake Glanton	CB	5'9"	175	Orchard Lake, MI	St. Mary's	George Porritt
Cam Ingram	QB	6'2"	210	Hubbard, OH	Hubbard	Brian Hoffman
Ronald Jones	WR	6'4"	200	Beachwood, OH	Beachwood	Damion Creel
Lawrence McCollum	Slot	5'11"	185	Warren, MI	Cousino	Brad Nettles
Kyle Ringer	WR	6'2"	190	Elyria, OH	Elyria	Kevin Fell
Marquis Sams	RB/LB	6'1"	215	Akron, OH	Buchtel	Ricky Powers
Orlando Scott	CB	5'9"	170	Elyria, OH	Elyria	Kevin Fell
Jaret Skaggs	QB	6'1"	175	Akron, OH	Coventry	Ed Egan
Alphonzo Terry	S	5'10"	190	Cleveland Heights, OH	Cleveland Heights	Mac Stephens
LeAndrew Woody	ATH	5'11"	160	Cleveland Heights, OH	Cleveland Heights	Mac Stephens

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Player Bios

OL/TE/DL Matt Becker (6'4" 230 lbs.) – Warren, MI; De La Salle High School
Becker played on both the offensive and defensive lines during his high school career and helped De La Salle capture a Michigan Division II State High School Championship in 2014.  Academically, he was a member of the De La Salle Principal's List

Coach Thomas' Comment:  "Matt is from the perennial Michigan powerhouse, De La Salle High School, and is versatile enough to play offensive line, tight end or defensive line."

QB Zane Bunnell (6'2" 195 lbs.) – Eastlake, OH; North High School
Bunnell was named All-District Honorable Mention, All-Premier Athletics Conference, and All-Lake County. In addition to numerous player of the week honors, he was the offensive MVP and senior captain for the Rangers. Bunnell is a four-year Honor Roll student, a member of the Principal's List and the class president.

Coach Thomas' Comment:  "Zane is a dual threat quarterback who runs and throws extremely well."

OL Michael Crimaldi (6'3" 270 lbs.) – Massillon, OH, Massillon Washington High School
Crimaldi played both tackle and guard for the Tiger program. Michael was a captain his senior season in which he allowed only one sack. In the classroom, Crimaldi was a three-year member of the Honor Roll as well as having perfect attendance.

Coach Thomas' Comment:  "Michael is very physical inside lineman. He's a Stark County guy out of the tradition-rich Massillon High School football program who can play center, guard or tackle."

OL Vince Galassi (6'4" 320 lbs.) – Strongsville, OH; Strongsville High School
Galassi anchored the offensive line from his guard position where he earned 2nd team Northeast Ohio Lakes All-District and was a First Team All-Greater Cleveland Conference selection for the Mustangs. Galassi was also a member of the Strongsville Leadership Academy.

Coach Thomas' Comment:  "Vince is a big, physical lineman who comes from a family with a rich football tradition."

CB Blake Glanton (5'9" 175 lbs.) – Orchard Lake, MI; St. Mary's High School
Glanton prepped in Michigan where he helped Orchard Lake St. Mary's to two consecutive MHSAA State Championships. The Honorable Mention All-State Honoree will join former Eagles' teammate Lamon Mathison in Malone's defensive backfield.

Coach Thomas' Comment:  "Blake will provide added depth and competition in our secondary. He will fit in very well at the corner position."
 
QB Cam Ingram (6'2" 210 lbs.) – Hubbard, OH; Hubbard High School
Ingram quarterbacked the Eagles to an undefeated regular season and an OHSAA Regional Final. The Second Team Northeast Ohio Inland All-District selection guided a Hubbard offense that averaged over 42 points per game.

Coach Thomas' Comment:  "Cam is a very successful quarterback from a winning program at Hubbard. He can run and throw the ball very effectively."

WR Ronald Jones (6'4" 200 lbs.) – Beachwood, OH; Beachwood High School
Jones, a three-sport standout for the Bison, excelled as a wide receiver where he was named First Team Northeast Ohio Lakes All-District and 2nd Team Division V All-Ohio by the Associated Press.  Jones was recently invited to play in the OHSFCA North-South Classic

Coach Thomas' Comment:  "Ronald is a big target with great hands who will be able to play outside or inside receiver for us."

WR/ATH Lawrence McCollum (5'11" 185 lbs.) – Warren, MI; Cousino High School
McCollum was a two-way standout for the Patriots and was named honorable mention Detroit News All-Metro East. In addition, McCollum was selected Macomb Area Conference (MAC) All-League Blue Division.

Coach Thomas' Comment:  "Lawrence is very versatile, very fast, and can play a number of positions for us."

WR Kyle Ringer (6'2" 190 lbs.) – Elyria, OH; Elyria High School
Ringer helped the Pioneers to an OHSAA Division I playoff berth as Elyria's leading receiver. He was named Northeast Ohio Lakes All-District honorable mention as well as First Team All-Greater Cleveland Conference. Ringer was a four-year Honor Roll student and a member of the MAC Scholars Program.

Coach Thomas' Comment:  "Kyle brings more speed to our program which is something we need.  His father played at Iowa and his uncle played at Michigan State so he has a great family background."

RB/LB Marquis Sams (6'1" 215 lbs.) – Akron, OH; Buchtel High School
Sams, a two-way athlete, was the Griffins' Offensive Player of the Year. Defensively, Sams earned First Team All-City, First Team Northeast Ohio Inland All-District, and Associated Press All-Ohio Division III Special Mention. At Buchtel, he was named to the most improved Merit Roll.

Coach Thomas' Comment:  "Marquis is a big, strong kid who can play on both sides of the ball at running back or at linebacker."

CB Orlando Scott (5'9" 170 lbs.) - Elyria, OH; Elyria High School
Scott was a defensive standout for the Pioneers, who qualified for their third consecutive OHSAA Division I playoff berth. The First Team All-Lorain County cornerback also excelled academically as a member of the Elyria High School Honor Roll.

Coach Thomas' Comment:  "Orlando played a lot of cornerback in high school. He has the ability to run press coverage and will add needed depth and competition to our secondary."

QB Jaret Skaggs (6'1" 175 lbs.) – Akron, OH; Coventry High School
Skaggs earned 2nd Team Northeast Ohio Inland All-District after leading a potent Comets' offense under Malone graduate Ed Egan. The Portage Trail Conference Player of the Year broke nine school records in the process.  In the classroom, Skaggs was named All Scholar at Coventry, and was a two-time Scholar Athlete Award winner.

Coach Thomas' Comment:  "Jaret is a strong-armed quarterback who throws the ball extremely well."

S Alphonzo Terry (5'10" 190 lbs.) – Cleveland Heights, OH; Cleveland Heights High School
Terry helped the Tigers to an OHSAA Division I playoff appearance from his safety position where he earned All-District Honorable Mention. Academically, Terry is a member of the Cleveland Heights High School Merit Roll.

Coach Thomas' Comment:  "Alphonzo meets a skill need that we have and adds athleticism to our safety position. He is a great cover defensive back."

ATH LeAndrew Woody (5'11" 160lbs.) - Cleveland Heights, OH; Cleveland Heights High School
Woody is the second signee from the Cleveland Heights 2015 OHSAA playoff team. The "do-it-all" athlete played an integral role in the team's success, excelling at wide receiver, corner, and returning kicks. The All-Lake Erie League selection is an also an Honor Roll Student.

Coach Thomas' Comment:  "Woody has great speed. He is a true speedster who can really fly."