2016 Season outlook-&-100 days countdown

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#25 Trevor Allen



Position: Running Back
Height: 6-1
Weight: 198
Class: Redshirt Freshman
Hometown: Waukee, Iowa
High School: Waukee HS

2015: Redshirted.

High School: Lettered in football and track and field at Waukee High School … had three consecutive seasons with 1,200 or more rushing yards … was named to the Iowa Elite All-State and Iowa All-State teams in 2014 … was also a team captain and a member of the Varsity Football Council during the 2014 season… named Offensive Player of the Year by his team three years in a row … earned Iowa All-State and Friday Night Blitz Player of the Year in 2013 … was also named to the Iowa Elite All-State and Iowa All-State teams in 2012 … helped his track and field team to a state championship in 2014 along with CIC4A Conference and District 4 team titles … is a two-time state meet and Drake Relays qualifier … helped his 4X100 and 4X200 meter relays teams to school records … was also a member of the varsity basketball and baseball teams.

Personal: Son of Andre Allen and Kristina Storm … brother, AJ is a sophomore on the UNI football team … father, Andre, was an All-American linebacker from 1991-94 ... major is undecided.

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24
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#24 Nikholi Jaghai



Position: Defensive Back
Height: 5-10
Weight: 170
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Miami Garden, Fla.
High School: Flanagan HS

High School: Lettered in football at Flanagan High School … helped his team to the 8A state championship … was one of eight Division I signee’s from the 2016 class from Flanagan High School … played both cornerback and nickel … also served as the leading punt returner, finishing with 425 yards and one return for a touchdown … was part of the Broward vs. Dade County All-Star game.

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#23 A.J. Allen



Position: Linebacker
Height: 6-2
Weight: 204
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Waukee, Iowa
High School: Waukee HS

2015: Played in 11 games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams, earning one start … notched nine tackles on the season, including eight solo … had an unassisted tackle against Western Illinois (10/17) … notched a career-high three solo tackles in UNI’s win over #23 Eastern Illinois (11/28) … had back-to-back games with two solo tackles, including in his first-career start against #2 North Dakota State (12/12).

2014: Redshirted.

High School: Played football at Waukee High School for Scott Carlson … was voted a team captain … helped lead his team to a 10-2 record and a deep playoff run as a senior … was an All-Conference and All-State honoree as an outside linebacker and a running back … notched 10 touchdowns in 2013 from rushing, receiving and interceptions … also lettered in basketball and track and field as a four-time state meet and Drake Relays qualifier.

Personal: Son of Andre Allen and Kristina Storm … father, Andre, was a former football All-American and UNI alum … has one sibling, Trevor … majoring in physical education.

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22 days to go

#22 Damon Hendrix



Position: Defensive Back
Height: 6-1
Weight: 215
Class: Senior
Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz.
High School: Camelback HS

2015: Saw action in 11 games at special teams and as a reserve safety … finished the season with 16 tackles, including 10 solo and six assisted while also getting a hand in on a tackle for loss … finished with four solo tackles and one assisted against #2 North Dakota State (10/10) … notched a career-high six tackles in UNI’s win over Missouri State (11/14).

2014: Did not see action.

Prior to UNI: Was a starter at Phoenix Junior College and led the team in tackles … was voted by teammates and his coaches as the defensive team captain … finished the season ranked No. 15 in the nation for tackles per game … was awarded the Scholar Athlete Award for having a GPA over 3.0.

High School: Played football at Camelback High School in Phoenix, Ariz. … earned second team All-Conference as a sophomore … named team captain by his coaches and teammates his junior season … honored as the defensive MVP and the team captain as a senior … also lettered in wrestling and track and field.

Personal: Management: business administration major.

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THREE WEEKS TO GO
are you ready PANTHERNATION?

#21 Christian Jegen



Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6-1
Weight: 195
Class: Freshman
Hometown: Shawnee, Kan.
High School: Mill Valley HS

High School: Lettered in football at Mill Valley High School for Joel Applebee … was the 2015 Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year … earned the Otis Taylor Award as a senior, given to the top wide receiver in the Kansas City metro … selected as the SHUKC Offensive Player of the Year in 2015 … also a finalist for the Simone Award, given to the top player in the Kansas City metro … named the Kansas 5A Offensive Player of the Year as a senior … was first-team all-state and all-conference in 2015, also earning first-team SHUKC for offense, defense and special teams … lettered in track and field, qualifying for the state meet in 2015.

Personal: Son of Sean and Kim Jegen … has two siblings, Kolten and Kye … majoring in business … selected to the honor roll all four years of high school.

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19 Days and the countdown is closing in on the final days before the 2016 season begins

#20 Rashadeem Gray



Position: Defensive Back
Height: 5-10
Weight: 170
Class: Junior
Hometown: Whitefish Bay, Wis.
High School: Whitefish Bay

2015: Saw action in 13 games as a part of special teams … recorded solo tackles in UNI’s wins against #17 Cal Poly (9/19), South Dakota (10/31) and Missouri State (11/14) … also had an assisted tackle in UNI’s first round FCS playoff win against #23 Eastern Illinois (11/28).

2014: Saw action against Tennessee Tech (9/27) on special teams.

2013: Redshirted.

High School: Played football at White Fish Bay High School for Jim Tietjen ... rushed for 1,683 yards and 24 touchdowns during his senior season ... averaged 140.2 yards per game and 8.9 yards per carry ... finished his high school career with 3,334 rushing yards and 41 rushing touchdowns ... helped lead his team to the state semi-finals and a 12-3 season ... named an All-State running back selection and was a two-time All-Region and All-Conference selection ... also lettered in track and field and wrestling.

Personal: Son of Roslyn Gray...majoring in social science teaching.

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#19 Elijah Campbell



Position: Defensive Back
Height: 6-0
Weight: 195
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: St. Paul, Minn.
High School: St. Paul Central

Prior to UNI: Played in 13 games as a reserve safety for Northern Illinois in 2015, racking up five tackles ... transferred to NIU from Iowa Western where he tallied 21 tackles and five pass break-ups in 2014, helping Iowa Western to go undefeated in the regular season ... played in the Junior College National Championship game in 2014.

High School: Lettered in football at St. Paul Central ... helped his team to an 8-1 record in 2012, rushing for 1,002 yards and 18 touchdowns ... racked up 69 tackles as a two-way athlete his senior season, adding six interceptions ... lettered in track and field.

Personal: Son of Jamal and Denna Hickman ... majoring in psychology

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#19 Elijah Campbell



Position: Defensive Back
Height: 6-0
Weight: 195
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: St. Paul, Minn.
High School: St. Paul Central

Prior to UNI: Played in 13 games as a reserve safety for Northern Illinois in 2015, racking up five tackles ... transferred to NIU from Iowa Western where he tallied 21 tackles and five pass break-ups in 2014, helping Iowa Western to go undefeated in the regular season ... played in the Junior College National Championship game in 2014.

High School: Lettered in football at St. Paul Central ... helped his team to an 8-1 record in 2012, rushing for 1,002 yards and 18 touchdowns ... racked up 69 tackles as a two-way athlete his senior season, adding six interceptions ... lettered in track and field.

Personal: Son of Jamal and Denna Hickman ... majoring in psychology

No way this kid is a sophomore if he played a season at NIU and a season at Iowa Western

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#25 Trevor Allen



Position: Running Back
Height: 6-1
Weight: 198
Class: Redshirt Freshman
Hometown: Waukee, Iowa
High School: Waukee HS

2015: Redshirted.

High School: Lettered in football and track and field at Waukee High School … had three consecutive seasons with 1,200 or more rushing yards … was named to the Iowa Elite All-State and Iowa All-State teams in 2014 … was also a team captain and a member of the Varsity Football Council during the 2014 season… named Offensive Player of the Year by his team three years in a row … earned Iowa All-State and Friday Night Blitz Player of the Year in 2013 … was also named to the Iowa Elite All-State and Iowa All-State teams in 2012 … helped his track and field team to a state championship in 2014 along with CIC4A Conference and District 4 team titles … is a two-time state meet and Drake Relays qualifier … helped his 4X100 and 4X200 meter relays teams to school records … was also a member of the varsity basketball and baseball teams.

Personal: Son of Andre Allen and Kristina Storm … brother, AJ is a sophomore on the UNI football team … father, Andre, was an All-American linebacker from 1991-94 ... major is undecided.

#23 A.J. Allen



Position: Linebacker
Height: 6-2
Weight: 204
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Waukee, Iowa
High School: Waukee HS

2015: Played in 11 games as a reserve linebacker and on special teams, earning one start … notched nine tackles on the season, including eight solo … had an unassisted tackle against Western Illinois (10/17) … notched a career-high three solo tackles in UNI’s win over #23 Eastern Illinois (11/28) … had back-to-back games with two solo tackles, including in his first-career start against #2 North Dakota State (12/12).

2014: Redshirted.

High School: Played football at Waukee High School for Scott Carlson … was voted a team captain … helped lead his team to a 10-2 record and a deep playoff run as a senior … was an All-Conference and All-State honoree as an outside linebacker and a running back … notched 10 touchdowns in 2013 from rushing, receiving and interceptions … also lettered in basketball and track and field as a four-time state meet and Drake Relays qualifier.

Personal: Son of Andre Allen and Kristina Storm … father, Andre, was a former football All-American and UNI alum … has one sibling, Trevor … majoring in physical education.

Looking forward to the Allen brothers being turned loose this year. May not be starters, but could see big impact on special teams and as reserves.

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56 Days (Eight weeks) to before the Panther take to the field.

#58 Clint Heaven***No longer on Roster***

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Position: Linebacker
Height: 6-0
Weight: 233
Class: Junior
Hometown: Bradenton, Fla.
High School: Manatee HS

2015: Did not see action due to injury.

2014: Redshirted due to injury.

Prior to UNI: Played at the University of North Carolina ... played in five games in 2013, primarily on special teams ... assisted on a tackle in Carolina’s 80-20 victory over Old Dominion.

High School: Ranked the No. 30 safety prospect in the nation by Rivals.com and considered one of the top 100 players in Florida ... considered the No. 59 safety nationally by ESPN.com ... rated the No. 72 safety prospect in the country by Scout.com ...

Why no longer on roster? Hope his injuries aren't keeping him out.

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17 Days and the counting down

#18 DJ Singleton



Position: Defensive Back
Height: 6-3
Weight: 199
Class: Senior
Hometown: Union, N.J.
High School: St. Peter's Prep

2015: Played in three games on special teams … recorded a solo tackle against South Dakota (10/31).

Prior to UNI: Played for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln from 2013-14 … redshirted during the 2013 season … also played a season at Union Community College in New Jersey.

High School (St. Peter’s Prep): Was named a team captain in 2012 and earned second-team All-State and All-Metro … had 53 tackles, four sacks and 12 tackles for loss as a senior to earn second-team All-New Jersey … was chosen to play in the Semper Fi All-Star game in January of 2012 … was also selected to play in the USA Today International Bowl … he was regarded as one of the top-20 players in the state of New Jersey and one of the top-30 safety prospects by Rivals.com and 24/7 Sports … earned All-County honors as junior and senior.

Personal: Son of Bernadette and Dwayne Singleton … has three siblings … majoring in movement and exercise science.

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#17 Christian Ellsworth

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Position: Quarterback
Height: 6-4
Weight: 220
Class: Freshman
Hometown: St. Libory, Neb.
High School: Grand Island Northwest HS

High School: Lettered in football at Grand Island Northwest High School for Kevin Stein … is a three-time all-conference, all-district and all-area selection … earned first-team all-state as a senior, second-team all-state in 2014 and all-state honorable mention as a sophomore … holds the Nebraska state record for career passing yards, career completions, careers touchdowns, single game completions, single game attempts and season completions … held a 68-percent completion percentage as a senior in 2015 … was named the Huskerland Super Squad captain … invited to the Shrine Bowl and the River Battle Bowl … also a four-time academic letter winner … is a Wendy’s Heisman state finalist … also lettered in basketball and track and field.

Personal: Son of Jeff and Sherri Ellsworth … has three siblings, Preston, Jasmine and Ella … majoring in exercise science … member of the National Honor Society … is in the top 10-percent of his class.

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Looking forward to the Allen brothers being turned loose this year. May not be starters, but could see big impact on special teams and as reserves.

A piece about the linebacking corp:

"What gives Farley at least some piece of mind is an experienced core made up of Jared Farley, D’Shawn Dexter and A.J. Allen." (Farley)

entire read at:

http://wcfcourier.com/sports/college/uni/football/uni-football-panther-linebacking-corps-taking-shape/article_9cd13f04-dca5-5165-9c0a-076c95f8585b.html

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Sixteen days to go

#16 Logan Cunningham



Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 5-11
Weight: 190
Class: Senior
Hometown: Arcadia, Ind.
High School: Hamilton Heights

2015: Saw action in 13 games, getting the starting nod twice at wide receiver … finished the season with 11 catches for 124 yards and a touchdown … averaged 11.3 yards per catch … had three catches for 22 yards, including a 16-yard touchdown in UNI’s win over #7 Eastern Washington (9/12) … had a season-long reception of 25 yards against Missouri State (11/14) … had one rush attempt for 17 yards in UNI’s first-round FCS playoff win against #23 Eastern Illinois (11/28).

2014: Played in 12 games as a reserve wide receiver and as a kickoff returner … was also a part of special teams … had one catch against Western Illinois (10/25) … also had a catch for six yards against Illinois State (12/6).

2013: Saw action in 10 games as a reserve wide receiver and as a kickoff returner … finished the season with three catches for 20 yards … racked up a team leading 323 kickoff return yards, averaging 20.2 per game … broke free for a 33-yard return against No. 4 McNeese State (9/28) … had a career-high 94 return yards against South Dakota State (10/26), including a career-long 47-yard return.

2012: Redshirted.

High School: Owns seven school offensive records (career all-purpose yards, career touchdowns, career receiving yards, career receiving touchdowns, career return yards, single-season receiving yards, single-game touchdowns and career interceptions) ... all-state selection as a junior, senior ... three-time first team All- Mid Indiana Conference ... four-time All-Indianapolis Star selection ... named team MVP twice ... three-time All-Hamilton County ... led Hamilton Heights to three playoff appearances ... 2,282 all-purpose yards and 30 touchdowns as a senior, also made four interceptions and 40 tackles ... owned the longest touchdowns in the state in four different categories for the 2011 season - 98-yard kickoff return (twice), 95-yard rush, 94-yard receiving, 93-yard INT return ... 71 career touchdowns ... 6,677 career all-purpose yards ... led the state of Indiana in kick return and punt return average for three seasons ... voted MVP of the Lucas Oil Horseshoe Classic ... winner of the Big Orange Award for on-field and off-field work.

Personal: Son of Steve and Lisa Cunningham ... has two brothers, Landon and Morgan … majoring in marketing: sales management.

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15 DAYS

Go PANTHERS!!!

#15 Aaron Bailey



Position: Quarterback
Height: 6-2
Weight: 226
Class: Senior
Hometown: Bolingbrook, Ill.
High School: Bolingbrook HS

2015: Started at quarterback in 12 games, seeing action in all 14 … finished his first season as a Panther with 1,334 yards on the ground and 1,656 passing to earn MVFC Newcomer of the Year … was also named to the All-MVFC second-team and MVFC Newcomer Team … earned MVFC Newcomer of the Week four times during the season, along with being named a College Sporting News National All-Star of the Week … racked up 257 rushing attempts, averaging 5.2 yards per carry and 95.3 yards per game … scored 19 rushing touchdowns, setting a new UNI record for single-season rushing touchdowns and single-season rushing scores by a quarterback … his 19 rushing touchdowns and 1,334 yards on the ground also set MVFC records for rushing yards and rushing touchdowns by a quarterback … finished 2015 ranked No. 5 in the FCS in rushing touchdowns and No. 11 in rushing yards ... opened the season with 85 rushing yards and 114 passing with one touchdown against Iowa State (9/5) … had 19 carries for 134 yards along with two touchdowns through the air in UNI’s win over #7 Eastern Washington (9/12) … had 15 completions for 218 yards against #17 Cal Poly (9/19) … rushed for 157 yards against #2 North Dakota State (10/10) … carried the ball 23 times for 169 yards along with eight completions for 113 passing yards in UNI’s victory at #6 South Dakota State (10/24) … finished UNI’s win over South Dakota (10/31) with a career-high 231 passing yards … scored four rushing touchdowns in back-to-back games against #23 Indiana State (11/7) and Missouri State (11/14) … threw for a career-high three touchdowns on seven completions and 162 yards against #23 Eastern Illinois (11/28) … rushed for a career-high 26 carries and 200 yards at #5 Portland State (12/5), adding two rushing scores.

Prior to UNI: Played football at the University of Illinois ... played in five games in 2014, setting career highs in passing attempts (16), completions (nine), passing yards (79), TD passes (one), carries (16) and total offense (118) at Ohio State ... also played in nine games in 2013 ... rushed for three TDs and passed for one ... notched his first career TD pass against Wisconsin ... named Big Ten Freshman of the Week after rushing for 56 yards and a TD on six carries against Miami (Ohio) ... scored his second career touchdown against Washington with a 10-yard rush in the third quarter ... scored his first career TD in his Illini debut against SIU.

High School: Four-star recruit by Rivals, Scout, ESPN and 247 Sports ... ranked No. 135 nationally, No. 6 in the state of Illinois and the No. 11 quarterback in the nation by Scout ... ranked No. 150 nationally, No. 4 in Illinois and the No. 9 quarterback Rivals ... ranked No. 150 nationally and No. 6 in Illinois and the No. five quarterback by 247 Sports ... special mention All-State by the Chicago Tribune in 2012 ... missed several games as a senior with an injury ... as a junior, led Bolingbrook to the 2011 Illinois Class 8A state championship ... rushed for just under 2,000 yards in 2011 to earn all-state honors.

Personal: Son of Oliver and Sharitah Carter ...uncle is Trent Jackson, his mother's brother, who played basketball at Wisconsin ... biological father is former NFL wide receiver Aaron Bailey ... majoring in communications.


http://wcfcourier.com/sports/college...df39ac005.html

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#14 Eli Dunne



Position: Quarterback
Height: 6-5
Weight: 232
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Grinnell, Iowa
High School: Grinnell HS

2015: Played in four games as a reserve quarterback … finished the season with six completions for 50 yards, averaging 16.0 yards per completion … went 4-7-0 for 38 yards in UNI’s season-opener at Iowa State (9/5) … had two completions for 12 yards along with a rushing touchdown in UNI’s win over Missouri State (11/14).

2014: Redshirted.

High School: Played football at Grinnell High School for Jim Dunne … earned All-State quarterback three times during his high school career … was voted team captain and team MVP in 2012 and 2013 … named to the Iowa Newspaper Association third team in 2011 and first team in 2012 and 2013 … selected to the Des Moines Register first team in 2012 and second team in 2013 … was a three-year All-District and Academic All-District honoree … was also an IFCA academic All-State selection in 2013 ... holds eight Grinnell High School records and is fourth on the all-time Iowa career passing list with 8,107 yards … is also sixth all-time in the state of Iowa in completions (538) and 10th all-time in career touchdowns (75) … was the state of Iowa’s 2014 Iowa Wendy’s Heisman Award winner … was selected to play for the south squad in the 2014 Iowa Shrine Bowl … also lettered in basketball and baseball and holds the Grinnell career rebounding record.

Personal: Son of Jim and Sara Dunne … inducted into the National Honor Society in 2013 … majoring in business management.

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#13 Dewayne Collins



Position: Defensive Back
Height: 6-2
Weight: 195
Class: Redshirt Freshman
Hometown: Chicago, Ill.
High School: Wendell Phillips Academy

2015: Redshirted.

High School: Lettered in football for coach Troy McAllister at Wendell Phillips Academy in Chicago … was named the 2014 Chicago Sun Times Player of the Year … earned first-team All-State, All-Area, All-City and All-Conference as a senior … threw for 1,498 yards and 22 touchdowns, adding 1,979 yards on the ground and 22 rushing touchdowns in 2014 … has 4,519 career rushing yards and 4,198 yards passing with a total of 106 touchdowns … led his team to a 4A state championship game … also lettered in track and field, helping his 4X200 meter relay team to a state championship in 2014.

Personal: Son of La’Tonya Thomas ... majoring in physical education.