(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Golden Eagle Football program announced today that 23 players have signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Golden Eagles during the 2012 season (at release time). This is the first recruiting class for Head Coach Paul Miller and his coaching staff.
 
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The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).
 
All signees are contingent upon admission to the University of Minnesota, Crookston and compliance with NCAA rules, including certification by the NCAA Eligibility Center.
 

2012 Golden Eagle Football Signees

Player                                  Pos.      Ht.       Wt.                 Hometown

Adam Lawrence                 OL       6-3      255 lbs           East Grand Forks, Minn.
­­­Lawrence is a 6-3, 255 lb, offensive lineman from East Grand Forks Senior High School in the Heart O'Lakes Conference. He was named MVP of the offensive line and earned All-Conference honors following his senior season. Lawrence plans to major in agricultural systems management at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. He is the son of Tessa and Dan Stroot.
 
Joshua Hughes                  OL       6-3      215 lbs           Brooksville, Fla.     
Hughes is a 6-3, 215 lb, offensive lineman from Central High School in Brooksville. He was named a team captain prior to his senior football campaign. Hughes plans to major in natural resources law enforcement at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. He is the son of Cyndi and John Hughes.
 
Austin Guillen                      DL       6-1      225 lbs           Madison, Wis.
Guillen is a 6-1, 225 lb, defensive lineman from Monona Grove High School in the Badger South Conference. He was named a team captain and the most dedicated player. Guillen was also named all-conference honorable mention following his junior and senior seasons. Guillen plans to major in marketing at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. He is the son of Cheryl Sime and Ricky Guillen.
 
Zach Burns                          LB       5-11    195 lbs           Grafton, N.D.
Burns is a 5-11, 195 lb, linebacker from Grafton High School in North Dakota East Region AA. He was named 1^st Team All-State Defense at the conclusion of the 2011 season and was selected to participate in the 2012 North Dakota Shrine Bowl. Burns plans to major in agricultural business at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. He is the son of Traci and Todd Burns.
 
Zack Anderson                   TE       6-1      200 lbs           Albertville, Minn.
Anderson is a 6-1, 200 lb, tight end, from St. Michael-Albertville High School in the Mississippi 8 Conference. He lettered both his junior and senior seasons and was named all-conference honorable mention.  Anderson plans to major in natural resources (wildlife management) at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. He is the son of Cindy and Glen Anderson.
 
Steven Miller                        LB       6-0      215 lbs           South St. Paul, Minn.
Miller is a 6-0, 215 lb, linebacker from South St. Paul High School in the Classic Suburban Conference. He was named an all-conference team member for his play on a team that went 20-3 over the last two seasons. Miller plans to major in health sciences and biology at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. He is the son of Jean and Jorge Rosario.
 
Joe Machacek                     OL       6-2      250 lbs           Eagan, Minn.
Machacek is a 6-2, 250 lb, offensive lineman from Eagan High School in the South Suburban Conference. He earned recognition as an all-conference honorable mention player. In the classroom he was a National Honor Society member. Machacek plans to major in software engineering at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. He is the son of Jane and Bill Machacek.
 
Cole Jackson                      DL       6-0      290 lbs           Ames, Iowa
Jackson is a 6-0, 290 lb, defensive lineman from Iowa Western Community College (IWCC). In high school he played in the Heart of Iowa Conference and at IWCC he played in the Midwest Football Conference. In high school he was named all-conference, all-area, all-state, and was named an all-star at the Shrine Bowl game. He was a two-year starter at IWCC and was a dominant nose tackle for the Edge Bowl Champions. Jackson plans to major in sport & recreation management at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. He is the son of Robin and Kevin Jackson.
 
Stanley Harvey                   WR     6-2      180 lbs           Long Prairie, Minn.
Harvey is a 6-2, 180 lb, wide receiver from Long Prairie-Grey Eagle High School in the West Central Conference. He is a four-year letterwinner, three-time team captain, and a two-year all-conference honorable mention player. He was also named the Max-Preps Player of the Week in 2010. Harvey plans to major in agricultural business at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. He is the son of Joan and Tim Harvey.
 
Rene Lawson, Jr.               LB       6-2      240 lbs           Arlington, Texas
Lawson is a 6-2, 240 lb, linebacker from Timberview High School in Division II 5-5A. He was named the 2011 National Underclassmen (NUC) Strongest Man MVP, earned the 2011 NUC Best Defensive Player award and leadership award and earned the NUC Combine Top Prospect Leadership Award. Lawson earned 2010 All-District Honorable Mention honors and 2011 All-District Academic honors. He was named to the 2011 All-District 1^st Team and was recognized as the best defensive end on the 2011 regional championship team. Lawson plans to major in health sciences with a minor in communication. He is the son of Tracy and Rene Lawson, Sr.
 
Anthony Peterson              OL       6-1      215 lbs                       Swanville, Minn.
Peterson is a 6-1, 215 lb, offensive lineman from Long Prairie-Grey Eagle in the West Central Conference. He is a three-time letterwinner in football and was named all-conference honorable mention following his senior season. Peterson plans to major in sport & recreation management at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. He is the son of Ann and Brad Peterson.
 
Keith Osgood                      WR     6-0      170 lbs                       Goulds, Fla.
Osgood is a 6-0, 170 lb, wide receiver from Dakota College at Bottineau in the Mon-Dak Athletic Conference. He led the Lumberjacks in receptions in his sophomore season. Osgood plans to major in sport & recreation management at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. He is the son of Maggie and Keith Osgood.

Kevin Williams                    FB       5-8      235 lbs                       Houston, Texas
Williams is a 5-8, 235 lb, fullback from Dakota College at Bottineau. In high school, he was named all-district honorable mention and earned the High School Coaches Award. Williams plans to major in health sciences at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. He is the son of Ruby Williams-Turner and Andre Turner.
 
Jacob Costilow                   OL       6-5      230 lbs                       Wildomar, Calif.
Costilow is a 6-5, 230 lb, offensive lineman from Elsinore High School in the Sunbelt League. Following the 2010 season his team was crowned the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Champions. During his senior campaign, he earned a string of awards including being named all-valley, all-area and all-league. He was named lineman of the year by his coaches and was named to the All-CIF team. Costilow plans to major in health sciences at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. He is the son of Melanie and Thomas Costilow.

Tyler Bos                              OL       6-7      325 lbs                       Larchwood, Iowa
Bos is a 6-7, 325 lb, offensive lineman from West Lyon High School in the Siouxland Conference. He played his previous two seasons at Iowa Western Community College. In high school he was named 1^st team all-state. Bos plans to major in criminal justice with a minor in coaching at UMC. He is the son of Angela and Rick Bos.
 
Scott Webb                          WR     5-11    195 lbs                       Bovey, Minn.
Webb is a 5-11, 195 lb, wide receiver from Greenway High School in the Sea Range. He is a two-time all-conference selection and a two-time all-section athlete. Webb plans to major in sport & recreation management at UMC.
 
Joshua Ross                       WR     6-4      170 lbs                       Palmdale, Calif.
Ross is a 6-4, 170 lb, wide receiver from Campbell Hall High School in the Alpha League (Southern Section). In high school he was a two-time all-league player. Ross plans to major in communication at the University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC). He is the son of Lynn and Willie Ross.

Derek Stewart II                  QB     6-3       195 lbs                      Carson, Calif.
Stewart is a 6-3, 195 lb, quarterback from Long Beach Cabrillo High School in the Harry J. Moore League. He was named offensive player of the year and first team all league as a quarterback. In addition he received the coach's award, the leadership award and was named to the So. Cal. Dream Team. Stewart plans to major in business management and marketing at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. He is the son of Shawnda and Derek Stewart.

Dan Champion                    WR    6-0        175 lbs                      Minneapolis, Minn.
Champion is a 6-0, 175 lb, wide receiver from Minneapolis Southwest. He is undeclared on a major at UMC and is the son of Jessica and Tom Anderson.

Austin Strukel                    LB     6-0          200 lbs                      Virginia, Minn.
Strukel is a 6-0, 200 lb, linebacker from Virginia High School in the Sea Range. He was named the captain of his 2011 squad and was voted an all-conference linebacker. He is a member of the 1,000 lbs club and earned 129 total defensive points during the 2011 season. Strukel plans to major in business management and accounting at UMC. He is the son of Mary and Jason Strukel.

Deryck Woods, II                LB       6-0      220 lbs                       Keller, Texas

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Tanner Walsh                     DB        6-1    170 lbs                          Gaylord, Minn.
Walsh is a 6-1, 170 lb, defensive back from Sibley East High School in the Minnesota River Conference. He was a three-year letterwinner and a two-year starter. In his senior seaspm, he amassed 41 total tackles and one interception. Walsh plans to major in agricultural business and golf & turf management at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. He is the son of Ann and Randy Walsh.

 
Pronunciations:
(Guillen)- Ghee-en
(Machacek)- Ma-ha-check
 
 
 
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