1998 WASHINGTON STATE FOOTBALL RECRUITS - FRESHMEN
NAME               POS    HGT    WGT    BIRTH      AGE    YR     HOMETOWN (HS/COLLEGE)
ALEAGA, Ing         DL    6-3    280    07/27/80    17    Fr.    Aiea, Hawaii (Aiea)
BAKER, David        DB    5-11   180    04/07/80    17    Fr.    Tacoma, Wash. (Curtis)
BOOSE, Eric         DL    6-3    258    09/19/79    18    Fr.    Tacoma, Wash. (Foss)
DILLON, Derrick     WR    6-3    185    10/19/78    19    Fr.    Puyallup, Wash. (Rogers)
DOUGLAS, DeAndre    WR    6-2    180    05/29/80    17    Fr.    San Diego, Calif. (University City)
GESSER, Jason       QB    6-2    195    05/31/79    18    Fr.    Honolulu, Hawaii (St. Louis)
HEDEEN, Mark        TE    6-7    235    01/24/80    18    Fr.    Rancho Cotate, Calif. (Rancho Cotate)
HOLLENBECK, Joey    DL    6-4    280    02/26/80    17    Fr.    Enumclaw, Wash. (Enumclaw
HOLLENBERG, Brian   DL    6-3    250    8/29/79     18    Fr.    Kennewick, Wash. (Kamiakin)
HUGHES, Jason       OL    6-6    275    07/08/79    18    Fr.    Richland, Wash. (Richland)
HUNT, Tyler         OL    6-5    265    04/06/80    17    Fr.    Tacoma, Wash. (Wilson)
LEMON, Tim          WR    6-2    175    09/23/80    17    Fr.    LaMirada, Calif. (LaMirada)
LOCKER, Phil        OL    6-5    290    03/28/80    17    Fr.    Eagle River, Alaska (Chugiak)
MIZIN, Russell      TE    6-4    220    07/03/79    18    Fr.    Aberdeen, Wash. (Aberdeen)
ROCHE, Derrick      DL    6-6    260    10/14/79    18    Fr.    Kent, Wash. (Kentridge)
SHAVIES, Fred       LB    6-2    245    03/06/80    17    Fr.    Oakland, Calif. (Fremont)
VanMANEN, Mike      WR    5-10   180    11/24/78    19    Fr.    Pueblo, Colo. (Centennial)
WHITE, Ramin   Athlete    6-0    190    01/16/80    18    Fr.    Oakland, Calif. (McClymonds)
WILLIAMS, Virgil    DB    6-2    190    11/28/80    17    Fr.    Tacoma, Wash. (Curtis)

1998 WASHINGTON STATE FOOTBALL RECRUITS - FALL ENROLEE TRANSFERS
ABDUL-MALIK, Saeed  DE    6-5    250    5/24/76     21    Jr.    Duarte, Calif. (Arcadia/Pasadena CC)
BROWN, Kevin        RB    6-3    220    06/26/78    19    So.    West Covina, Calif. (Baldwin Park/SF CC)
HACKETT, Leaford    WR    5-9    180    10/8/77     20    Jr.    Sylmar, Calif.(Poly Tech/LA Valley College)
MARTIN, Chris       DB    6-0    190    9/18/76     21    Jr.    Brooklyn, NY(Lincoln/San Francisco CC)

1998 WASHINGTON STATE FOOTBALL RECRUITS - FRESHMEN SPRING ENROLLEES
COOK, Gerry         DE    6-8    225    08/28/79    18    Fr.    Honolulu, Hawaii (Campbell)
The above freshman elected to enroll this spring, rather than last fall.

1998 WASHINGTON STATE FOOTBALL RECRUITS - TRANSFERS NOW IN SCHOOL
NAME               POS    HGT    WGT    BIRTH      AGE    YR     HOMETOWN (HS/COLLEGE)
ANDERSON, Kareem   P      6-0    180    07/27/77    20    Jr.    Phoenix, Ariz. (S. Mountain/Phoenix College)
PAUL, Bryan        QB     6-4    200    12/06/77    20    Jr.    Moorpark, Calif.(Moorpark/W. LA College)
RODOPOLOS, Alexe   WR     6-3    205    08/27/76    21    Jr.    Blue Springs, Missouri (Blue Springs/Iowa)
Anderson and Paul signed letters of intent last December and enrolled in January. Rodopolos enrolled at WSU in August, 1997.

ANDERSON, KAREEM P 6-0 180 JR Phoenix, Ariz. (S. Mountain/Phoenix College)
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended South Mountain High, where he was coached by Cleveland Dansby...also played baseball...SENIOR year named to the all-region, all-league and All-State teams....team captain.

JUNIOR COLLEGE: As a FRESHMAN he played wide receiver and was a punter at Mesa CC...SOPHOMORE year transfered to Phoenix College, where he was coached by ??? Rice...moved to linebacker and continued punting chores...named to the all-conference and all-region 1 team and to the All-Western States second team as a punter...punted 60 times for a 44.2 average (2,650 yards)...long of 65 yards.

PERSONAL: Kareem Anderson...born 7/27/77 (20) in Phoenix...parents Benny Anderson and Sherry Roberson...three brothers, Terrance, Ben and Aaron...his father also played football at Phoenix College....likes to bowl...Tae Kwon-do specialist...interested in WSU's psychology program.

PAUL, BRYAN QB 6-4 200 JR Moorpark, Calif. (Moorpark/West Los Angeles College)
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Moorpark High, where he was coached by Rob Dearborn...three varsity letters...also earned varsity letters in soccer, volleyball and track...JUNIOR year an all-league and All-Ventura County first team pick and club's offensive MVP...SENIOR year MVP of the Frontier League and Ventura County...first team All-CIF and team MVP winner...MVP of the summer All-Star Game...an All-LA Times pick...played free safety on defense.

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Joined WSU out of West Los Angeles College, where he was coached by Bob Haeger...SOPHOMORE season team captured the Southern Conference's Southern Division football title with a 4-1 record and an 8-3 overall mark...completed 130 of 287 passes for 2,158 yards and 23 touchdowns...just nine interceptions...ranked ninth among California junior college quarterbacks, averaging 255.7 total offense yards per game...named WSC's player of the year...honorable mention All-American...spent FRESHMAN year at Los Angeles Valley, where he was coached by Jim Fenwick.

PERSONAL: Bryan Paul...born 12/6/77 (20) in Westlake, Calif...parents George and Barbara Paul...father played football at USC...an aunt, Sandy Paul, attended WSU...one sister Brittany...enjoys skiing, snowboarding and surfing...received a junior college All-America Scholastic Award...working on a communications degree at WSU.

The following recruit enrolled in January, 1998. He will participate in spring football, but will be considered true first-year freshman next fall since he were not on campus last fall during the 1997 football season: This scholarship counts on the 1997-98 total.

COOK, GERRY DE 6-8 225 Fr. Honolulu, Hawaii (Campbell)
HIGH SCHOOL: Coached by Darren Hernandez at Campbell High...three varsity letters each in football and basketball...JUNIOR year an all-league honorable mention pick...team sixth in the division and seventh in the state...during hoop season averaged 10 points, 14 rebounds and seven blocked shots...as a SENIOR named football team's most improved player...6-2 Campbell finished second in its division and third in the state...honorable mention All-State for second year...averaged 14 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks while being named to the All-State second team basketball squad.

PERSONAL: (Gerry) Gerald A. Cook II...born 8/28/79 (18) in Youngstown, Ohio...parents Gerald and Christal Cook...one brother James...father a Naval officer...enjoys reading (R.L. Stein, Stephen King)...co-chair of Campbell's annual Mayfest activities...interested in chemistry.

The following player transfered to WSU in August, 1997, and will be eligible to play in the fall of 1998.

RODOPOLOS, ALEXE WR 6-3 205 JR Blue Springs, Missouri (Blue Springs/Iowa)
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Blue Springs High...coached by Wayne McGinnis...also earned varsity letters in baseball, basketball and track...SENIOR season picked to All-America teams (honorable mention) by USA Today, SuperPrep and Street and Smith...All-State first team pick...caught 70 passes for 800 yards and 12 touchdowns...also averaged 34 yards on kickoff returns and 17 yards on punt returns...during prep career caught 120 passes for 1,550 yads and 20 touchdowns....graduation: 1995.

COLLEGE: Attended the University of Iowa...head coach Hayden Fry...as a FRESHMAN (1995) redshirted...as a RS-FRESHMAN (1996) missed the second half of the season due to injury...no statistics...transferred to WSU in August, 1997.

PERSONAL: Alexe (Ah-lex-ee) Rodopolos...born 8/27/76 (21)...high school honor society...business major.

The following high school seniors signed national letters of intent February 4, 1998, and will enroll at WSU next fall (August, 1998):

ALEAGA, ING DE 6-3 280 AIEA, HAWAII (AIEA)
HIGH SCHOOL Attended Aiea High, where he was coached by Wendell Say, earning three varsity letters...also lettered in basketball (2), track (2, shot and discus) and judo (1)...JUNIOR year made 77 tackles (23 solo), caused four fumbles, recovered two fumbles and had one interception...All-State second team and all-conference first team...teamp captain and MVP...Samoa International first team defense...all-conference second team in basketball...selected SENIOR year by both the Honolulu Advertiser and the Honolulu Star-Bulletin to their All-State teams as a defensive tackle...an All-West pick by Prep Star...Samoa International first team defense...team captain...BTC East/West All-Star game participant...had 64 tackles (16 solor), caused three fumbles and recovered two fumbles.

PERSONAL: Ing Aleaga (Ali-AH-ga)...born 7/27/80 (17) in Honolulu...younger brother of two-time All-Pac-10 linebacker Ink Aleaga (Washington)...member of Polynesian Club for two years and participated in Peer Education Program for three years...interested in sociology program at WSU.

Wendell Say: "They're getting a great kid, not just a good football player, but a fine young individual. He's easy to coach because he's a hard worker. He does everything you tell him to. Ing liked the idea of playing in the Pac-10 and the opportunity to play in the Rose Bowl."

BAKER, DAVID DB 5-11 180 TACOMA, WASH. (CURTIS)
HIGH SCHOOL Coached by Bob Lucey at Curtis High, where he was a running back, receiver and defensive back...earned varsity letters (four each) in football and track...JUNIOR year rushed 50 times for 529 yards and four touchdowns...also caught eight pases for 127 yards and two scores...team won its second straight State AAA championship...member of track team's 1600m relay squad that won State title...as a SENIOR rushed 45 times for 347 yads and scored three touchdowns...added three touchdowns receiving, catching nine passes for 300 yards...team MVP winner for a third time...named to the All-South Puget Sound League first team as a defensive back and special teams player and to second team as a receiver.

PERSONAL: David Baker...born 4/7/80 (17) in Tacoma...interested in business management degree at WSU.

BOOSE, ERIC DL 6-3 258 TACOMA, WASH. (FOSS)
HIGH SCHOOL Attended Foss High

PERSONAL: Eric Boose (Boos)...born 9/19/79 (18)...younger brother of WSU's Dorian Boose (1995-98).

DILLON, DERRICK WR 6-3 185 PUYALLUP, WASH (ROGERS)
HIGH SCHOOL Attended Rogers High, where he was coached by Steve Gervais...earned three varsity letters each in football and basketball and one in track...during JUNIOR season named to the All-SPSL first team as a defensive back and to the second team as a receiver...league's defensive back of the year...named to the all-area team by the Tacoma News Tribune...SENIOR year named to the All-South Puget Sound League first team as a receiver and to the second team as a defensive back...all-area and Western 100 pick by the TNT and a second team Associated Press All-State selection, all as a receiver...also selected as a Northwest Nuggett by the TNT and received All-West recognition by Prep Star...All-State second team by Newberry Prep Report...caught 52 passes, including eight for touchdowns.

PERSONAL: Derrick Dillon...born 10/19/78 (19) in Tacoma...interested in a business degree from WSU.

DOUGLAS, DeANDRE WR 6-2 180 SAN DIEGO, CALIF. (UNIVERSITY CITY)
HIGH SCHOOL Attended University City High...coached by Ron Morgan in football, earning three varsity letters...has also earned two letters in track as a sprinter and triple jumper...JUNIOR year an All-Western League honorable mention pick...member of 400m and 800m relay teams that both finished third at the National Scholastic Championship meet...relay teams won the Western League 400m and 1600m titles...received All-American, All-State, All-San Diego Section and All-Western League honors in the 200m...as a SENIOR led the team with 26 receptions for 633 yards (24.3 average) and seven touchdowns...also had a team-high three interceptions, returning two for touchdowns...one was for 105 yards, the second longest ever in the San Diego section of the CIF...made 43 tackles and recovered one fumble...Western League second team receiver...team's offensive co-captain.

PERSONAL: DeAndre Douglas...born 5/29/80 (17) in San Diego...prep grade point average of 3.25...interested in computer engineering program at WSU.

GESSER, JASON QB 6-2 195 HONOLULU, HAWAII (ST. LOUIS)
HIGH SCHOOL Coached by Cal Lee at St. Louis High...as a JUNIOR named to the All-State team at quarterback...team captured State championship...SENIOR year Crusaders ranked as high as fourth in the National Prep poll...in his first 16 games as a starter, threw just two interceptions...repeat pick as the All-State quarterback...completed 129 of 235 passes for 2,368 yards and 29 touchdowns senior year...during two years as a starter team was 24-0...repeat winner of the State title...named to the Western 100 by the Tacoma News Tribune...All-West pick by Prep Star and an academic All-American choice by Prep Star...threw for 47 touchdowns and 4,076 yards in 19 Interscholastic League of Honolulu games.

PERSONAL: Jason Gesser...born 5/31/79 (18)...grandson of Green Bay Packer (1927-31) hall of fame member Joseph "Red" Dunn...prep grade point average of 3.5.

Cal Lee: "Jason's not a Randall Cunningham, but a Brett Favre (type) who can run if he has to."

HEDEEN, MARK TE 6-7 235 RANCHO COTATE, CALIF. (RANCHO COTATE)
HIGH SCHOOL Attended Rancho Cotate High...

PERSONAL: Mark Hedeen (Ha-deen)...born 1/24/80 (18).

HOLLENBECK, JOEY DL 6-4 280 ENUMCLAW, WASH. (ENUMCLAW)
HIGH SCHOOL Coached by Mike Hagadone, earning two varsity letters at Enumclaw High...also lettered in wrestling (heavyweight)...as a JUNIOR named to the All-South Puget Sound League first team as both an offensive and defensive lineman...SENIOR year repeat member of the All-SPSL first team on both offense and defense...all-area pick by the Tacoma News Tribune and the Seattle Times...received All-State first team honors by Associated Press, the TNT , Seattle PI and Newberry's Prep Report...All-West pick by Prep Star...selected to participate in the 1998 East-West All-State football game...on defense made 51 tackles (38 solo), including six sacks and 11 tackles-for-losses.

PERSONAL: Joey Hollenbeck...born 2/26/80 (17) in Auburn, Wash...interested in a communications degree at WSU.

HOLLENBERG, BRIAN DL 6-3 250 KENNEWICK, WASH. (KAMIAKIN)
HIGH SCHOOL Attended Kamiakin High, where he was coached by Craig Beverlin...earned three varsity letters each in football and soccer...SOPHOMORE year team finished 10-3 and was runnerup for the State title...as a JUNIOR, starter for second year...team finished 10-1...earned all-conference honors in soccer...during SENIOR season named to All-State first teams by Associated Press, Seattle Times, Seattle PI and Newberry Prep Report...All-West selection by Prep Star...team 9-3 and reached State quarterfinals...Big 9 defensive player of the year...team captain...third year as a starter.

PERSONAL: Brian Hollenberg...born 8/29/79 (18)...prep grade point average of 3.5 in honors program...Homecoming King...member of National Honor Society...looking at one of WSU's medical or engineering programs.

HUGHES, JASON OL 6-6 275 RICHLAND, WASH. (RICHLAND)
HIGH SCHOOL Attended Richland High.

PERSONAL: Jason Hughes...born 7/8/79 (18).

HUNT, TYLER OL 6-5 265 TACOMA, WASH. (WILSON)
HIGH SCHOOL Attended Wilson High, where he was coached by Don Clegg...earned varsity letters in football (3), baseball (2) and basketball (1)...JUNIOR year a starter in football, earning All-Narrows League second team honors...as a SENIOR did not allow a sack...All-State pick by both the Seattle PI and the Newberry Prep Report and an All-West honoree by Prep Star...selected to play in the State All-Star game...All-Narrows League first team pick after blocking performance graded out at 90%...all-academic first team.

PERSONAL: Tyler Hunt...born 4/6/80 (17) in Tacoma, Wash...treasurer of ASB...member of honor society for four years...student council representative for four years...member og German Club...took honor classes for four years...prep grade point average 3.79...interested in WSU's business, accounting and communication programs.

LEMON, TIM WR 6-2 175 LaMIRADA, CALIF. (LaMIRADA)
HIGH SCHOOL Attended LaMirada High...as a SENIOR caught 93 passes for 1,447 yards and 18 touchdowns...also returned punts and played in the secondary...named to the Western 100 by the Tacoma News Tribune...received five votes in the Long Beach Press-Telegram's Best in the West poll...an All-West selection by Prep Star.

PERSONAL: Tim Lemon...born 9/23/80 (17).

LOCKER, PHIL OL 6-5 290 EAGLE RIVER, ALASKA (CHUGIAK)
HIGH SCHOOL Coached by Bruce Shearer at Chugiak High...also earned varsity letters in basketball and track (shot put, discus)...as a JUNIOR named to the all-conference and All-State teams as a defensive tackle...SENIOR season earned All-State and all-conference first team honors for a second time.

PERSONAL: Phil Locker...born 3/28/80 (17) in Anchorage...enjoys hunting, fishing, and snow mobiling...breeds and trains Black Labs for field competitions...wants to pursue a business degree at WSU.

MIZIN, RUSSELL TE 6-4 220 ABERDEEN, WASH. (ABERDEEN)
HIGH SCHOOL Attended Aberdeen High...coached by Rob Lonborg, earning three football letters as a tight end, receiver and defensive end...four varsity letters in basketball.....SENIOR year named to the All-State second team by the Newberry Prep Report...selected to the All-State team by the Tacoma News Tribune...named to the all-league (Rivers League as a senior, Black Hills as a sophomore and junior) team for the third time...caught 36 passes for 744 yards and eight touchdowns...on defense made 56 solo tackles and led the league with 11 tackles-for-losses and with seven sacks...during career caught a team record 82 passes for 1,560 yards and 21 touchdowns...averaged one TD reception for every four passes caught...3-A Rivers League player of the year...All-Southwest Washington pick.

PERSONAL: Russell Mizin (My-zenn)...born 7/3/79 (18) in Aberdeen...3.21 prep grade point average...honor roll student...interested in a business or sports medicine major at WSU.

ROCHE, DERRICK DL 6-6 260 KENT, WASH. (KENTRIDGE)
HIGH SCHOOL Attended Kentridge High, where he was coached by Marty Osborn...during SENIOR season named by the Seattle Times to their All-State first team and all-area squad...All-State second team by the Newberry Prep Report...All-West selection by Prep Star...on defense, made 50 total tackles, including 7.5 sacks and 20 tackles-for-losses (-85 yards)...all-league pick and South Puget Sound League's defensive lineman of the year...team finished 10-2 and lost in the quarterfinals of the State playoffs...selected to play in the Washington All-Star game.

PERSONAL: Derrick Roche (Roach)...born 10/14/79 (18).

SHAVIES, FRED LB 6-2 245 OAKLAND, CALIF. (FREEMONT)
HIGH SCHOOL Attended Freemont High...coached by Amin Danny, earning three varsity letters...also lettered in basketball...as a JUNIOR won the team's MVP award...SENIOR season named to the All-West squad by Prep Star...team's outstanding defensive lineman...All-City pick for the second team...All-Oakland Athletic League choice twice.

PERSONAL: Fred Shavies (Shave-eees)...born 3/6/80 (17)...prep grade point average of 3.3...involved in student government.

VanMANEN, MIKE WR 5-10 180 PUEBLO, COLO. (CENTENNIAL)
HIGH SCHOOL Attended Centennial High, where he was coached by Tom Brockman while earning three varsity letters as a tailback and defensive back...also lettered in basketball (2) and track (4)...JUNIOR season rushed 111 times for 881 yards (7.9 average) and 12 touchdowns...also picked off three passes...second team All-State pick by the Denver Post and an all-conference first team honoree...set school record with 10.75 clocking in the 100m...qualified for the State track meet in the sprints...during SENIOR year carried the ball 180 times for 1,103 yards (6.1) while scoring 17 touchdowns and scoring 104 points...two interceptions...All-State second team pick by both the DP and the Rocky Mountain News...repeat member of the all-conference first team...selected to play in the All-State Game in June.

PERSONAL: Mike VanManen (Van-Man-en)...born 11/24/78 (19) at Pueblo, Colo...prep grade point average of 3.6...ranked in top 25 of graduating class...named to the All-Academic Basketball team as a junior...two years straight received "Best of Show" honors at the Pueblo Mall Art Show...member of National Honor Society.

WHITE, RAMIN ATHLETE 6-0 190 OAKLAND, CALIF. (McCLYMONDS)
HIGH SCHOOL Attended McClymonds High.

PERSONAL: Ramin (Rah-meen) White...born 1/16/80 (18).

WILLIAMS, VIRGIL DB 6-2 190 TACOMA, WASH. (CURTIS)
HIGH SCHOOL Attended Curtis High, where he was coached by Bob Lucey...attended Levenworth High as a sophomore, then Curtis High as a junior and senior...JUNIOR year credited with 80 tackles (54 solo, 26 assists) and had eight tackles-for-losses...also had four sacks and two interceptions...team captured State AAA championship...as a SENIOR made 85 tackles (64 solo, 21 assists) and had 15 TFLs, plus two interceptions...named to the All-South Puget Sound League second team for the second time as a safety.

PERSONAL: Virgil Williams...born 11/28/80 (17) in Toledo, Ohio...interested in WSU's business degree program.

The following junior college tranfers signed national letters of intent February 4, 1998, and will enroll at WSU next fall (August, 1998):

ABDUL-MALIK, SAEED DE 6-5 250 Jr. DUARTE, CALIF. (ARCADIA/PASADENA CC)
HIGH SCHOOL Attended Arcadia High.

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Attended Pasadena CC...coached by Tom Maher...as a FRESHMAN named team's outstanding defensive lineman...SOPHOMORE year recorded 11 tackles, had 1.5 sacks and five QB hurries...

PERSONAL: Saeed (Sa-heed) Abdul-Malik (Maleek)...born 5/24/76 (21).

BROWN, KEVIN RB 6-3 220 So. WEST COVINA, CALIF. (BALDWIN PARK/SFCC)
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Baldwin Park High.

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played one year at San Francisco City College, where he was coached by George Rush...teammate with Kevin Brown...named by the California Community College Football Coaches Association to their All-America team and as offensive player of the year...co-MVP of the California CC Region II team...team finished 11-1 and ranked second in California...top ranked club in Northern California...won the Hawaiian Punch Bowl with a 42-17 win over Butte College...led California CC running backs with 1,762 total yards and second in average with 176.2 yards per game...averaged 8.0 yards per carry (219)...scored 20 touchdowns rushing in 10 games...third leading all-purpose runner in the state, averaging 196.6 yards per game and was second in the state with 132 points.

PERSONAL: Kevin Brown...born 6/26/78 (19) in Moss Point, Miss.

HACKETT, LEAFORD WR 5-9 180 Jr. SYLMAR, CALIF. (POLY TECH /LA VALLEY)
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Poly Technic High.

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Spent two years at Los Angeles Valley College, where he was coached by Gary Barlow...SOPHOMORE year caught 70 passes in 10 games for 899 yards and four touchdowns.

PERSONAL: Leaford Hackett...born 10/8/77 (20).

MARTIN, CHRIS DB 6-0 190 Jr. BROOKLYN, NY (LINCOLN/SAN FRANCISCO CC)
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Lincoln High.

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played for two years at San Francisco CC, where he was coached by George Rush.