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(updated 05/06/08) 

Ron "JR" Dabravalskie, '90, was a starter at defensive back for KU from 1986-89.  He writes: "JR Dabravalskie four-year starter at defensive back under Coach Baldwin and Coach Fetterman.  Employed as a senior software sales engineer with Infor Global Solutions based in Alpharetta, Ga. Married with a beautiful daughter Madison Margaret and currently residing in Hainesport, N.J." E-mail: rdabrava@comcast.net Address: 123 Masons Woods Lane / Hainesport, NJ 08036 Phone Number: 609-670-2093 updated 10/3/07

Tim DeLaney, '97, played from 1992-96. He writes: "Married Melissa in May of 2005 and living in Silver Spring Maryland. Currently the Director of Broadcasting for the Washington Redskins which
includes producing several TV shows on the Skins, managing web-site and stadium video."  Email: delaneyt@redskins.com, Phone: 571-283-7631   updated 2/9/06

Ed Demansky, '57, competed from 1955-57.  Most Valuable Senior, Runyeon Trophy Award, 1957.  Played fullback at KU, Professor Emeritus, East Stroudsburg University. Retired in 1986. Veteran, USMC, l952-54.  Email: linded@epix.net, Address: 136 South Third Street / Bangor, Pa,. 18013.  updated 2/26/04

Bob DiRico, '88, played from 1983-86. He writes: "Married for 5 years (Nancy Franciotti DiRico), have 2 sons, James 4 and John 7 weeks.  Currently selling commercial roofing supplies in the PA, NJ region." He is residing in Cherry Hill, NJ. Email: bdirico@verizon.net   updated 2/9/06

Del Hufford, '99, played for KU from 1993-96. He writes: "After two seasons of two-a-days, I left Hoover High School for Foley High School, located on the Alabama gulf coast. I'm married to my wife Paige, and we have a son, Kolby, and three daughters, Magen, Ashyln and Payton"  E-mail: dhufford@bcbe.org. updated 9/21/07

Rickey Hummer, '97, played football from 1993-1994 and was also a member of the Sports Medicine and Athletic Training Staff from 1995-1996. He and his wife of eight years, Nicole, have two sons, Connor (5) and Caden (3). He currently works for Luzerne County as a Systems/Network Administrator. He also coaches wide receivers and defensive backs for the Hanover Area Hawkeyes, where his brother is the head coach. AOL IM: Rickey 33  "E-mail: rickey33@peoplepc.com, Address: 112 Sunset Dr. / Hanover Township, PA 18706.  updated 5/6/08

Chris Kenworthy, '95, played from 1991-94. Chris lives in Havertown, Pa., with his wife, Amie, son, Cole, daughter, Grace, and dog, Darby. Chris is a senior editor at Cubist Media Group in Philadelphia. He writes: "Go Bears!" E-mail: c.kenworthy@comcast.net. Address: 316 Walnut Hill Lane/ Havertown, PA 19083  updated 10/24/07

Paul Magistro, '87, competed from 1983-87.  He writes: "Married to wife Krissi (Smith) Magistro '86 for 16 years. We have a daughter, Jill, who is 14, and a son, Brendan, 11. I enjoy coaching my son's football team, fishing, riding my motorcycle and being with friends."  Address: 2504 Lora Mae Court / Forest Hill, MD 21050.  updated 9/21/05

Dominic Mele competed from 1989-92.  He writes: "I am a New York City firefighter in mid-town Manhattan (Engine 8), Happily married to my wife Jennifer with two small children Dominic and Elsie."  Email: dmele86@warwick.net.  updated 7/18/05

Peter Merkel, '93, played from 1989-92.  He writes "Susan and I had our baby boy April 9, 2005. Gavin August is his name". Email: peterc2020@hotmail.com. Phone:  732-370-0874.  Address:  6 Northgate Rd / Howell, NJj 07731.  updated 11/29/04  updated 2/9/06

Mike Mish, Dec. '94, played from 1991-94.  Currently the Assistant Principal at Muhlenberg High School and Assistant Football Coach (12 years). Married to my wife Jennifer (10 years) in June.  I have 2 wonderful boys, Cody and Michael.  To all of the guys I had the opportunity to play with, those were some of the best times of my life.  Keep in touch!  GO KU!!!  Email:  mishm@mail.muhlsdk12.org.  Phone: 484-955-6926.  Address: 701 Eagleview Dr. / Mohrsville, PA 19541 updated 11/22/06

Larry Mertz, '83, was inducted into the Kutztown University Athletic Hall of Fame on June 5, 1998.  Follow this link to read about it.

Bernie Nowotarski, '84, competed in track & field and football from 1978-81. Nowotarski and his wife, April, have five children, three daughters and two sons: daughters Lacey Jo (20), who is in college; and Maggie Mae (11), who is a cheerleader for Exeter; and Mia Cara (9), who is modeling; sons Giovanni Nolan(4), who is ready to hit the football field; and Brody Logan (8 months old). Nowotarski is the general manager of the Reading Express, of the professional indoor football league. The Express are in the AIFA, and in two season, they are 29-6, including two division and conference championship. Express lost the league championship in June, but Nowotarski says he hopes to return and avenge the loss. He has taken over as head coach, as well. He writes: "Check out our Web site at www.expressindoorfootball.com. I have signed a couple of KU players to my roster this year. As you all know there has always been lots of talent at KU, as well as all the other PSAC universities. E-mail: bnowotarski@expressindoorfootball.com, Phone: 610-468-1832, Address: 9 West 35th Street / Reiffton, PA 19606  updated 10/24/07

David Pasley, '85, played from 1980-84.  He writes - "Married to my wife Dianne for the past fifteen years, I have two children Alex 12 and Rachel 10. I'm a Project Manager for a general contractor in the South Jersey area that complete commercial and industrial projects. Coach little league football for Pleasant Valley Panthers.  Email: Pazs56@aol.com.   Address: 8 Eagle Dr / Mullica Hill, NJ 08062.  Updated 10/21/03

Mike Phillips, '95, played from 1990-95.  He has been married for 7 yrs. has two children - Kara, 5, and Michael, 2.  He has been teaching and coaching football and track for 8 years.  Email:  mphillips@nhvweb.net, Phone: 610-258-6752, Address: 3971 Rau Lane, Easton, PA. 18045.  updated 10/21/04

In Memoriam: Doug Pollard, '71, competed in football and track & field. 

Yorel Prosser, '01, played from 1998-2001.  He writes: "What's up Golden Bears. I recently got married in 2005 to Brandee Norris of Ewing,NJ. We had our first child Elijah on June 29th, 2006. I'm still  playing football in semi-pro leagues around the area and I also was a football player in the movie Invincible with Mark Wahlberg. Check it out I was in the dorm room scene and the locker room scenes." Email: yorelprosser@hotmail.com, Address: 10955 E. Keswick Rd / 1st flr. / Philadelphia, Pa 19154. updated 11/7/06

Tucker Raifsnider, '92, played from 1988-91.  He writes: "I am living in a suburb of Louisville, KY, named Radcliff where I am a police officer.  I played linebacker and special teams through the above mentioned years.  My physical training helps me on SWAT missions and bike patrol.  I keep in contact with the local teams as a ref for football games and enjoy watching Louisville and UK games when I can."  Email:  teraifsnider@bbtel.com.  updated 9/10/04

Chuck Roseberry, '98, competed in 1994.  He writes: "The old guy finally retired. I am pleased to read so many of my old teammates are doing so well. I was also saddened to hear of Mike Kullman's death, great guy, who I am sure is missed.  Best Wishes to you all!"  Email:  chuckcentral24@yahoo.com; address: 32 North Lincoln Avenue / Washington New Jersey 07882.  updated 3/16/05

Andre Reed, played at Kutztown from 1981-84.  He went on to play 16 years in the NFL before retiring in 2000.  He has been married for 10 years with two children, Auburn (8) and Andre Jr. (6).  He started doing Chargers games for FOX6 in San Diego and says he is a fulltime dad and hopes to act someday.  Andre was recently inducted into the Division II Football Hall of Fame.  Email: Rcatch83@cox.net.  Phone: 858-922-2843. Address: PO Box 9383 / Rancho Santa Fe,CA 92067.  updated: 12/18/2002

Bob Regan, ' 65, started four seasons in the defensive backfield under Bud Heilman.  He writes: Now we are moved in and firmly established in Western NC! We had our first KU guests- Ron & Karen Corson. Come share the beauty of living in the mountains, with fishing and boating on Lake Adger at our doorstep!  In 2001, Bob had the good fortune of spending three weeks at the Chicago Enforcers XFL training camp as a volunteer coach. This is what Bob had to say about the experience "Head coach Ron Meyer is a friend and at his invitation I was given complete access to everything. Primarily I focused on the defense and gave my personnel evaluations in staff meetings prior to cuts being made. In games, I charted the defense for Pete Adrian, defensive coordinator and former head coach at Bloomsburg."  If you want to pay Bob and Ann a visit, call first or you just might miss them! Email: REGANBJ8@aol.com,   phone: 828-625-3322.  Address: 986 Parkway North Road / Mill Spring, NC / 28756    updated 2/27/08

Willie Roman, '82, He writes: Willie has never quite gotten over the end of his football career
therefore he established www.footballvideos.com a company that collects, organizes, and markets over 40,000 Divison I, II, and III football games on VHS and DVD.
Email: william.roman@verizon.net ; Address: 67 Greenmont Drive / Enola, PA 17025; Phone Number: 717-732-0306 updated 11/30/05

Mark Sabatino, '81, competed from 1976-81. Sabatino has been married to his "college sweetheart," Ana Diaz, for 26 years. Together, they have two daughters, Gabrielle, 24, and Alexis, 18. Gabrielle is a graduate of University of Delaware and now works for Vanguard Financial Group in Malvern. Alexis is a senior at Owen J Roberts High School, and hopes to attend the Art Institute in Philadelphia next year. Ana is a sales vice president at CIGNA Healthplans. Mark is a sales representative and sales trainer for Medtronic the world's largest medical device maker selling devices to repair the heart. Mark and his family lives in Chester County but work in Berks, Lehigh and Northampton Counties. Mark writes: "I still love going to KU football games to support the Bears. With all the new buildings and housing being added the campus is being transformed into a magnificent community for future generations to enjoy." E-mail: msabatino@comcast.net. Phone: (484) 645-3258.

Mark Schuler competed from 1989-91.  He writes: "I am working in the banking field. Right now for IndyMac bank in their mortgage division. I am still playing football on the semi pro level for the Philadelphia Celts. In 1992 became head wrestling coach for St Josephs HS Hammonton, NJ.  I had the most medalists in 1 year in the history of the school in the district 30 tournament.  It was a 1 year contract which I did not want to renew. Coach Fisher, Coach Hinkel don't know how you guys can do it year after year. I am now living in Clementon, NJ, and I have one son named Erik, if any one feels like it drop me an email.  Email: ragnarok71@aol.com.  updated 11/12/04

Jody Stouffer, '94, played from 1989-94.  He writes: "I am living in Sanford, North Carolina with my wife of 10 years, Melissa, and our beautiful daughter, Savannah Lynn who was born on October 24, 2006. I am the Head Football Coach at Lee County High School (4A) and teach Art and Weightlifting."  Email: stouffer@charter.net. Phone: 919-777-6737.Address: 7607 Divot Drive / Sanford, NC 27330.  updated 11/27/06

Chris Sult, '96, played football from 1993-1996 under head coach Al Leonzi.  Chris currently is a senior nuclear security officer for PPL in Berwick. He lives in Nescopeck, Pa., with his wife Holli (Kutztown '94) and their daughter, Mackenzie, and son, Luke. Chris' e-mail: chrishollimacksult@verizon.net updated 03/19/08

Mark Verica, '81, competed in football from 1976-1980.
 - Staffing Specialist for Software Logic, Exton, PA
- married (23 years) Cris Prestini Verica,
- daughter Lauren (22) is a junior at Temple University
- daughter Lindsey (20) is a junior at East Stroudsburg University
- son Marc (18) is a red shirt freshman QB at University of Virginia
- daughter Kelsey (14) is a freshman at Cardinal O'Hara HS
Email: mverica3@comcast.net; Phone: 610-405-6513  updated 10/27/06

Kirk Smallwood, '78, competed in track & field and football from 1973-1974.  Currently the Director of Athletics and Activities for the Harrisburg City School District. Head Boys Basketball Coach, 2 AAAA State Championships, 6 District III Championships and 12 Mid Penn Conference
Championships.  Email: ksmallwo@hbgsd.k12.pa.us, Phone: 717-703-4307, Address:  5 Allison Court / 254 South 20th Street / Harrisburg, PA 17103  updated 10/27/06

Ed Van Curen, played football from 1983-85.  He writes: "Had the opportunity to play with the likes of Harry Williams and Andre Reed. Played for legendary Coach George Baldwin. Married for 18 years to my wife Annie, we have two children. Anthony 16 and Natalie 13. I work as a Sales Manager by day and I am the Defensive Coordinator & LB'ers Coach for a High School Football team. The team has been ranked in the top 20 of NY State for the last 3 years running. I live in Goshen, NY (Orange County). I hope all Golden Bear Alumni are doing well and I wish you all the best in 2007!" Email: edvancurenjr@aol.com. updated 1/9/07

Joe Vianna, '94, played for KU 1990-1992. He writes: "Hey all!  I'm currently a Managing Partner at an Investment Bank in NYC, Maxim Group. Some things never change, I'm still enjoying single life and traveling the world!  Hope you are all well! Mike Phillips, I hear Todd Shine is doing well and married.  I also ran into Bobby Hitson outside a NYC nightclub recently and he is doing well... KU were good times!"  Email: joevianna@hotmail.com Address: 403 East 70th Street, apt 9 / New York, NY 10021 updated 11/30/05

George Visconti, '93, competed 1988-1992. He writes: "My wife Leslie & I have two children Stephanie who is 8 & George who is 6. Living in Clark,NJ. Working at Elizabethtown Gas Company for the past 12 years where I am a Distribution Operations Supervisor. Played with
some great guys and I hope everybody is doing well." E-mail: gviscont@aglresources.com updated 11/30/05

Andrew D. Waldron, '83.  "I thoroughly enjoyed my academic and athletic career at Kutztown. I am currently coaching the local Middletown High School Boys Box Lacrosse team as well as the Head Coach of the Middletown Youth Lacrosse Club and Vice President of the DYLA [Delaware Youth Lacrosse Association]. I am happily married to my wife, Hope, and have two children, Michael [11]...has been playing lacrosse since age 5, and Faith [2]...just starting to play. Email: adwaldron@home.com; Phone: 302.832.2226; Address: 538 Mason Drive / New Castle, DE 19720 updated: 2/11/02

Michael G. Wamp, '86, played on the 1982 football team. He also competed for the KU lacrosse team from 1982-86. He has been married to Linda (Murray) Wamp, '87, for 16 years. They have four children: Michael, age 14; Sarah,13; Melissa, 11; and Nicholas, 9. Wamp is a self-employed commodities trader. Wamp is involved in coaching football as well as boys and girls lacrosse. updated 8/9/07

Bill Wiggins, '63, played football from 1959-1962.  He writes: "QB and KU Hall of Famer.  At age 69, I still play senior softball and senior baseball all summer in the Delaware County, PA area and
tournaments all over the country.  Then I ski all winter at my place in NH.  I travel a lot and try to see as many KU games as possible and urge you guys to do the same and also to donate some $$$ to the football program.  I have wonderful memories of my days at Kutztown and hope you do too.  Some of my old teammates say I bleed maroon and gold.  That's not a bad thing!  Go Bears."  Email: wigster123@aol.com; Phone: 610-766-2404  updated 4/5/07