Greg, This Proves That Mike Saved

The TD, Not You!!!

Steve Getting It Done

Kevin On The Run

"Rockin Fools ""

"Hogs On The Water"

Jacobs Smashes The Competition

Laudenslayer On The Loose

Casper and Miller Delivering a Blow

"Loose Huddle"

Congratulations!!!!!!

Mendocino College Football

2007 Bay Valley Conference Champions

Season Record 8-3

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Eagle Football Players Earn Scholarships

            Ukiah, CA – Five members of the 2007 Bay Valley Conference championship football team have earned scholarships and transferred to four-year colleges. Another member has given a verbal commitment for future attendance in the fall. Sophomores Steven Joachim (Miami, FL), Drew Blundell (Potter Valley), Nick Fross (Ukiah), Gary Miller (Ukiah) and Greg Tompkins (Arcadia, FL) are enrolled for the spring semester at their respective schools. Joachim is attending the University of Memphis (NCAA DI-FBS).  Joachim was a two-year all-conference selection at receiver and finished this season with 50 receptions for 627 yards and nine touchdowns.  The University of Memphis competes in Conference USA and played in the New Orleans Bowl in December. Blundell, a 12-game starter on the offensive line, is attending Quincy University (NAIA) located in Quincy, IL.  Quincy University competes in the Mid-States Football Conference and finished this past season at 6-5.   Fross is attending Minot State University (NAIA) in Minot, North Dakota and was a 21-game starter at center for the Eagles.  Minot State competes in the Dakota Athletic Conference and finished this past season at 6-4.  Tompkins is attending Charleston Southern University (NCAA DI-FCS), in Charleston, South Carolina.  Tompkins had 54 tackles and three interceptions while playing safety for the Eagles.  Charleston Southern finished 5-6 while competing in the Big South Conference. Miller is attending Bemidji State University (NCAA D-II) in Bemidji, Minnesota.  Miller, who was all-conference, had 58.5 total tackles and four sacks this past season while playing linebacker.  Bemidji State University finished the season at 7-4 and competes the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Sophomore Jermaine Jacobs (Sacramento) has given Portland State University (NCAA DI-FCS) a verbal commitment and will begin school there next fall.  Jacobs had 34.5 total tackles and seven sacks and was selected as the conference defensive player of the year this past season.  Portland State, which competes in the Big Sky Conference, finished the year at 3-8. “Since my tenure began here at Mendocino College, we have made it a priority to prepare all student/athletes for the opportunity to earn an athletic scholarship to a four year university.   These young men have done a great job and the entire college community should be proud of this accomplishment,” Mendocino College Head Coach Tom Gang said.

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Three members from the Mendocino College football team earn all-state honors. 

Sophomores Jermaine Jacobs (Sacramento) and Markins Anilus (Miami, FL) were selected on defense and freshman Jacob Laudenslayer (Modesto) was selected on offense. Jacobs, who was named Bay Valley Conference defensive player of the year while playing on the defensive line, finished the season with 65 tackles and eleven sacks.
“I appreciate the honor and I owe it all to my teammates and I give God all the glory,” Jacobs said. On his way to earning first team all-conference honors as a linebacker, Anilus recorded 90 tackles and fourteen sacks. “It is a great honor to be recognized as one of the best linebackers in the state of California,” Anilus said. Laudenslayer was named Bay Valley Conference offensive player of the year for his performance as both a quarterback and receiver and was selected as all-state wide receiver. Laudenslayer accounted for 1,918 yards and 22 touchdowns. “It is a great honor to be selected to the all-state team, especially considering all the great players playing in California,” Laudenslayer said. Sophomore offensive lineman Mike Padilla (Santa Rosa) was selected to the JC Grid-Wire Academic All-American Team.  Padilla, who was selected all-conference, carries a 3.9 GPA and is a Mathematics major. “To have these young men selected for these teams is a great honor.  It completes an already tremendous season,”  Mendocino Head Coach Tom Gang said.

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Eleven student / athletes and Coach awarded.

The Eagles (8-2), who won the Bay Valley Conference and went undefeated in conference play, also received coach of the year and offense and defense player of the year honors. Sophomore Jermaine Jacobs (Sacramento) had 34.5 total tackles and seven sacks and was selected as the conference defensive player of the year. Freshman Jake Laudenslayer (Modesto), who accounted for 1,648 yards 18 touchdowns while playing both quarterback and receiver.  He was selected as the conference offensive player of the year. Mendocino Head Coach Tom Gang was selected as the Bay Valley Coach of the year.  Mendocino was Bay Valley Conference Co-Champions in 2005.  Along with the selection of Jacobs, Mendocino had four defensive players selected to the all-conference team.
Sophomore Gary Miller (Ukiah) and sophomore Markins Anilus (Miami) were selected as linebackers.  Miller had 58.5 total tackles and four sacks, while Anilus had 36 tackles and 8.5 sacks. Sophomore Mike Casper (Sacramento) is the lone defensive back selection.  Casper had 35 total tackles and two interceptions.
On offense, the Eagles had seven players earn all conference honors, along with Laudenslayers selection. 
Sophomore offensive linemen Mike Padilla (Santa Rosa) and Arlen Roberts (Vallejo) anchor the offensive line selections.  Mendocino rushed for over 1,600 yards and 19 touchdowns.
Sophomore quarterback Cody Manguso (Reno, NV) threw for 1,878 yards and 21 touchdowns. 
Mendocino had two receivers selected.  Sophomores Kyle O’Donnell (Windsor) and Steven Joachim (Miami) both repeat as all-conference selections, as they were also selected as freshman last season.
O’Donnell had 52 receptions for 700 yards and seven touchdowns, while Joachim had 41 receptions for 506 and eight touchdowns. 
Freshman running back Kevin Young (Windsor) rushed for 867 yards and 12 touchdowns.
“It is a tremendous honor to have the most players selected to the Bay Valley All-Conference team.  This is a reflection of the work and time that has been put in by our staff and our players over the past year,” Gang said.   
Mendocino will play Cabrillo College (6-4) in the Capital Shrine Bowl on Saturday November 24.  Kick-off is set for noon at Hughes Stadium in Sacramento. 

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Mendocino Continues To Roll!!! Mendocino 58 Marin 14

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Mendocino Remains In The Drivers Seat In The Bay Valley. Eagles Defeat Yuba College 14 - 0.

Led by a dominating defensive performance, Mendocino College (6-2) defeated Yuba College (6-2) 14-0 this past Saturday in Ukiah.
The Eagle defense held Yuba to just nine first downs on the day and 133 total yards. Freshman linebacker Svante Wright (Camilla, GA) had 7.5 tackles, while sophomore defensive lineman Jermaine Jacobs (Sacramento) had 9 tackles and 2.5 sacks.
Sophomore linebacker Gary Miller (Ukiah) had 9.5 tackles and one sack and sophomore linebacker Markins Anilus (Miami, FL) had 5 total tackles and 1.5 sacks. The Eagle offense got on the board before the end of the first half by using their two-minute offense.  Sophomore quarterback Cody Manguso (Reno, NV) hooked up with sophomore receiver Kyle O’Donnell (Windsor) to put the ball on the Yuba 5 yard line. Freshman running back Kevin Young (Windsor) then scored from one yard out to give the Eagle’s a 7-0 lead going into half time. The Eagle’s then scored on the opening drive of the second half, when Manguso hooked up again with O’Donnell on a 32 yard touchdown pass. The only time Yuba threatened to score was after Mendocino scored to make it 14-0 in the third quarter and then returned the kick-off to the Mendocino College four yard line.  The Eagle defense then proceeded to hold Yuba on four straight downs.    “I am very pleased with the effort of our defense.  This victory is a perfect example our players lining up and our players playing hard,” Mendocino College Defensive Coordinator Mike Mari said. Mendocino, which is now 3-0 in the Bay Valley Conference, will travel to College of Marin this weekend.  The Eagle’s finish the regular season at home verse Solano College on November 10.

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Eagles mop up the Corsairs on a rain soaked field. Mendocino 40 -College of the Redwoods 13

CR’s Collin Humphrey, right, can’t get to Mendocino quarterback Cody Mangusso as Mangusso sets up a pass during Saturday’s game in Community Stadium. Daniel Solomon/The Eureka Reporter

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Eagles Win On The Road!! Mendocino 48 - Contra Costa 18.

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Eagles lose a tough one to Monterey. 29-21

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Eagles Looking To Improve!!!

The Mendocino College football team will look to win their fourth game in a row when they visit Monterey Peninsula College (3-1) this Saturday at 6 p.m.  Both teams are having similar seasons, as both dropped their first game of the season and have won three consecutive games. Monterey comes into the game ranked 19th in the recent Northern California poll, while Mendocino is ranked 17th. In the defensive secondary, sophomores Greg Tompkins (Arcadia, FL) and Mike Casper (Sacramento) have been solid.  Up front, the defense has been anchored by Jermaine Jacobs (Sacramento), Gary Miller (Ukiah) and Markins Anilus (Miami, FL).   Offensively, Freshman Jacob Laudenslayer (Modesto) has made plays with both his arm and feet as he has played both quarterback and receiver.  Sophomore quarterback Cody Manguso (Sparks, NV) has been very consistent, while freshman running back Kevin Young (Santa Rosa) has had several 100 yard games. Up front for the Eagle offense, Sophomores Nick Fross (Ukiah), Arlen Robers (Vallejo), Mike Padilla (Santa Rosa), Drew Blundell (Potter Valley) and Steve Oropeza (Point Arena) have paved the way through the air and on the ground.   “We are very pleased and although we are on a three game win streak, we are still looking to improve,“  Mendocino Head Coach Tom Gang said. Mendocino will begin Bay Valley Conference play at Contra Costa College on October 13. 

Mendocino Defeats Cabrillo College 37-26!

Mendocino Defends Home Turf!!

Mendocino (2-1) was not a friendly host to Gavilan College (1-2) this past Saturday, as the Eagle’s defeated the Rams 38-14. Building a 31-0 lead through the fourth quarter, the Rams added two late touchdowns to get on the scoreboard. The Rams managed 32 yards on 32 carries and the tough Mendocino defense held the Rams to just 14 first downs on the day. The Mendocino offense was balanced through the air and on the ground, as the Eagle’s accumulated 30 first downs. The Eagle’s will host Cabrillo College this Saturday at 1 p.m.

Mendocino Rallies for First Win of the Year!!

A late fourth quarter stand by the defense and a strong running game paved the way for Mendocino (1-1) to defeat host Shasta College 17-13. Freshman quarterback Jake Laudenslayer scrambled for a touchdown with 8:09 left in the game and the defense stopped Shasta on fourth down in Eagle territory with four minutes left in the game.

Mendocino Falls in Home Opener

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Mendocino College Football Opens Camp

Ukiah, CA - The Mendocino College football team opened fall camp last week in preparation for the 2007 football season.
With summer practices ending the first week in August, 70 players reported to fall camp on August 9. “I am very pleased with the amount of returning sophomores on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball,” Mendocino College Head Football Coach Tom Gang said.
            Returning as the anchor of the defensive line is Sophomore Jermaine Jacobs (Sacramento). Freshmen projected to contribute are Josh Gipson (Middletown), Justin Wood (Middletown), Jeff Harpe (Ukiah), Ed Rico (Clearlake), Blake Dissoma (Ukiah), Brian Walters (Tampa, FL), and Ben Cooper (Esparto).
            Possibly the strength of the defense will be its linebacking core which returns sophomores Gary Miller (Ukiah), Cole Baker (Esparto), and Markins Anilus (Miami, FL). Incoming players that are projected to see significant action are freshmen Alex Bautista (Coalinga), Wadner Anilus (Miami, FL), Curtis Morgan (Camilla, GA), Svante Wright (Camilla, GA), Tyson Newton (Kelseyville), Marcellus Lang (Sacramento), Gordon Gilmer (Sacramento), Matt Keller (Vancouver, WA.), Ramiro Solis (Williams), and Brad Finley (Middletown).
            In the secondary, Sophomore Mike Casper (Sacramento) will return at corner. Sophomore Greg Tompkins (Arcadia, FL) and freshmen Justin Saldano (Vancouver, WA), Randy Fesser (Vancouver, WA), Veronon Dunnom (Miami, FL), Daniel Diodonne (Miami, FL), and David Frew (Mt. Vernon, TX) will all look to compete for playing time.
            Up front for the Eagle offense are several returning offensive linemen.  Nick Frost (Ukiah), Arlen Roberts (Vallejo, CA), Drew Blundell (Potter Valley), Steve Oropeza (Point Arena) and Mike Padilla (Santa Rosa) all played key roles for the Eagles last season.  Incoming freshmen Matt Mayfield (Ukiah), Brad Bowers (Ukiah), Alex Wayman (Williams), Ayodele Adedipe (Sacramento), Will Mangino (Potter Valley), Chris Martin (Willits), Nick Rowe (Williams) and Josh Martinez (Ukiah) will also look to contribute on the offensive line.
            Redshirt Sophomore Stanley Lageurre (Miami, FL.) is the only back returning for the Eagles.  Freshmen Nick Henry (Ukiah), Van Jones (Sacramento), Heulon Brown (Sacramento), Freddy Olloqui (Lakeport) and Kevin Young (Windsor) will bring talent and depth to the running back position. 
            At the receiver position, the Eagles will return five players that were key components to the offense last season in sophomores Steven Joachim (Miami, FL.), Errik Graham (Sacrmanto), Aaron Allen (Point Arena), CJ Hollenbeck (Santa Rosa), and Kyle O’Donnell (Windsor). Incoming freshmen Micah Payne (Saltillo, TX), Alex De Golia (Beaverhead County, MT) and Shamichael Rivers (Arcadia, FL) are talented young receivers that will also contribute in the passing game. 
            With the return of Cody Manguso (Sparks, NV) at quarterback, the offense will be in experienced hands.  Manguso threw for 900 yards and six touchdowns last season. Redshirt freshmen Jacob Laudenslayer (Modesto) will be pushing Manguso after a productive redshirt season. Freshmen Jake Strickler (Middletown) and Billy Binns (Upper Lake) will also battle for the starting spot.
            “We are impressed with 2007 recruiting class and we are looking forward to seeing both our freshmen and sophomores compete this season,” Gang said.
            Mendocino will scrimmage College of Siskiyous in Williams, CA on Saturday August 25, before opening the season at home versus Santa Rosa Junior College on September 1.
 

Fall Camp Begins Thursday, August 9th!!!!!

The Mendocino College football team just wrapped up four weeks of summer practices and will open their fall camp on Thursday August 9.  Mendocino will scrimmage College of the Siskiyous in Williams on Saturday August 25, before opening up the season at home verse Santa Rosa Junior College on September 1. All student-athletes planning on participating in football must be enrolled in PEI 212 (section #0662 / #0663) prior to August 9. 

Summer Practice Info:

The Mendocino College Football Program will continue with their preparation for the 2007 season on July 9, when they start their summer practices. 
Practices are held Monday through Friday from 7:00 – 11:00 a.m. and consist of sprints, plyometrics, lifting and practicing on the field.Once summer practice ends on August 8, Mendocino will open their fall camp on August 9. 
Student athletes need to be enrolled in PEG courses (see workout schedule), before being allowed to participate. 
For further information, please visit the workout schedule section or http://www.mendocino.edu/mcfootball/workoutschedule.html

Spring Practice Begins

After finishing their 11 week winter conditioning program, the Mendocino College football program will begin spring practice on Monday April 23.
Spring practice will consist of 16 practices and end on May 17.
Practices will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. and Thursday mornings from 7:15-9:15.
For further information regarding spring practices, please contact the Mendocino College Head Coach Tom Gang at tgang@mendocino.edu or (707) 468 - 3141.

Scholar Athletes Announced

Ukiah, CA - Seven sophomores from the 2006 Mendocino College football team were selected as recipients of 2006 Community College Football Scholar / Athlete Award by the Northern California Football Association.
            Mendocino College led the Bay Valley Conference in scholar / athlete selections.
The following scholar / athletes earned a 3.1 G.P.A or higher:
Linebacker Daryl Drake (Maria Carillo) had 35 tackles on the season and is currently being recruited by Menlo College and multiple NCAA Division III schools.
Receiver Tyler Schroeder (Willits) had 18 receptions on the season.
Defensive Lineman Dustin Trimble (Ukiah) had 22.5 tackles, 6.5 sacks and earned a scholarship to Kansas Wesleyan .
Running Back Brent Barstow (Tucson, AZ) rushed for over 350 yards and 4 touchdowns and is currently being recruited by Sterling College, Western New Mexico and several other schools.
Safety Tim Haug (Cloverdale) earned a scholarship to Hastings College and had 40 tackles on the year.
Linebacker Taylor Boustead (Cottage Grove, OR) had 20 tackles and 2 interceptions on the season and was named to the JC-Grid-Wire Academic All-American. 
Linebacker Nate Campbell (Willits) had 66 tackles and 4 sacks on the season and is currently being recruited by Allegheny College, Doane College, California Lutheran and several other schools.
“By having this many members selected as scholar / athletes, this demonstrates the ongoing commitment by our young student athletes to excel not only athletically but academically,” Head Football Coach Tom Gang said. 
 

Winter Conditioning begins!

The squeaking you hear from the gym during the morning winter hours is not from either of the Mendocino College basketball teams.  Rather, it is from the football team.
Forty-five student-athletes are currently participating in winter conditioning workouts.  Twenty-five of those players played for the team last season, while nine of those 45 players red-shirted or grey-shirted.  The remaining players are individuals who are interested in joining the program and/or have transferred in at semester. 
The winter conditioning program allows the players to become bigger, faster and stronger during the off-season. 
Conditioning runs from Monday through Thursday from 7:10 a.m. until 9 a.m.  Workouts consist of two days of speed training and two days of plyometrics.  There are four days of lifting, with two days consisting of Olympic lifts and two days of core lifts. 
Conditioning will run until spring football practice in April.  Starting April 23, the football program will have four weeks of practices outside.  The week before Spring practice, players will be involved in community service. 

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