Ichabods announce 21 signings for football

Feb. 2, 2000

The Washburn Ichabods have announced 21 high school student athletes will join the football team this fall. The Ichabods are coming off their first winning season since 1988 after finishing 6-5 last season. Following are the new signees and Head Coach Tony DeMeo’s comments on each new Ichabod.

John Hoytal- OLB/SS - 6-3, 215 - Topeka, Kan./Hayden High School
“Exccellent speed...4.6 - 40...wil play either position...great hitter...younger brother of former offensive lineman Joey Hoytal...3.2 GPA”

Ray Glaze - WR - 5-10, 185 - Topeka, Kan./Washburn Rural High School
“Has great hands...makes big plays on offense”

Joe Corcoran - RB/DB - Lecompton, Kan./Perry Lecompton High School
“Outstanding athlete...talented...can play either position...3.7 GPA”

Gerrad Hall - OL - 6-4, 285 - Topeka, Kan./Highland Park High School
“Big, strong offensive lineman...good feet and blocker...great addition to offensive line...3.1 GPA”

Blake Meyer - DB - 6-3, 180 - Hoyt, Kan./Royal Valley High School
“Played QB/DB in high school...has good speed and height...3.9 GPA”

Jason Stanhope - DL - 5-11, 225 - Topeka, Kan./Hayden High School
“Great heart and determination...runs to ball well...great attitude and excellent quickness...3.9 GPA”

Larry Schembri - LB - 6-1, 210 - Flower Mound, Texas/Marcus High School
“Big hitter...has excelllent range...plays from sideline to sideline...3.99 GPA”

Lawrence Whittington - WR - 6-4, 210 - Richardson, Texas/Berkner High School
“Big play receiver...good speed...good all-around receiver”

Matt Durler - DL - 6-4, 240 - Dodge City, Kan./Dodge City High School
“Excellent DT...good pass rusher...quick off the ball...3.9 GPA”

Tyler Thomas - DB - 5-11, 180 - FlowerMound, Texas/Marcus High School
“Great cornerback...3.0 GPA”

Kip Kraisinger - FB/LB - 6-0, 200 - Claflin, Kan./Claflin High School
“Tough kid...great blocker...3.3 GPA”

Dustin Hickel - QB - 6-0, 180 - Claflin, Kan./Claflin High School
“A QB with excellent speed...could play DB...played on 3-state championship teams...3.6 GPA”

James Kent - OL - 6-0 290 - Topeka, Kan./Hayden High School
“Outstanding drive blcoker...played guard in great program...will fit well into our offense...3.2 GPA”

Gavin Donaldson - OL - 6-1, 280 - Arlington, Texas/Martin High School
“Outstanding offensive lineman...has great foot quickness...3.0 GPA”

Josh Honza - DE/LB - 6-3, 230 - Arlington, Texas/Martin High School
“Outstanding pass rusher...quick enough to play DE...3.4 GPA”

Travis Powell - DE - 6-2, 210 - Oskaloosa, Kan./Oskaloosa High School
“Great player...tough kid...runs well to ball...3.5 GPA”

Chris Garrett - OL - 6-3, 255 - Frisco, Texas/Frisco High School
“Born in Johannasburg, South Africa...good feet...excellent pass protector...has a lot of potential...could play center”

Nick Smith - OL - 6-4, 280 - Allen, Texas/Allen High School
“Massive offensive lineman...great drive blocker...very physical lineman...4.0 GPA”

Adam Toby - DT - 6-1, 245 - Centrailia, Kan./Centrailia High School
“Good defensive lineman...great pass rusher...great off the ball...has good speed for DT...3.97 GPA”

Jason Walters - OL - 6-6, 275 - The Colony, Texas/The Colony High School
“Strong offensive lineman...is really growing...could play tackle or guard...quick feet...3.4 GPA”

Matt Federle - RB/HB - 5-10, 175 - Allen, Texas/Allen High School
“Outstanding running back...chose Washburn over U.S. Naval Academy...has good hands out of the backfield...4.0 GPA”