RedHawk Football Quartet Named Captains
8/23/2010 12:00:00 AM | Football
Aug. 23, 2010
OXFORD, Ohio - Two seniors, a redshirt sophomore and a true sophomore have been named co-captains of the 2010 Miami University football team, Head Coach Michael Haywood announced.
Safety Jordan Gafford (SR., Columbus), offensive lineman Bob Gulley (Sr., Berea), quarterback Zac Dysert (So., Ada) and defensive lineman Austin Brown (Woodbridge, VA) were the four players selected by their teammates to lead the RedHawks.
"These four young men were overwhelming choices to serve as co-captains," said Haywood. "All four of them are members of our leadership council and all four are starters. We'll rely on them to be leaders on and off the field."
Gafford, a captain for the second year in a row, attempts to earn his fourth letter at Miami in 2010.
"We refer to Jordan as our defensive coach on the field," said Haywood. "He calls our signals and is one of the Mid-American Conference's top defensive players."
Gulley, currently listed as the team's starter at left guard, has displayed his tenacity as a player by performing through a myriad of injuries during his collegiate career.
"There may be more talented players than Bob, but very few are as tough as he is," said Haywood. "He sets a great example for our younger players."
Dysert, labeled by many as the MAC's top signal caller, is coming off a season in which he passed for 2,611 yards and rushed for 258 more.
"Zac has matured and become an outstanding leader," said Haywood. "I call him the Chief Executive Officer of our offense."
Despite only being in his second season of college football, Brown has emerged as Miami's most talented defensive lineman.
"Through great determination and charisma, Austin has developed into the leader of our defensive line," said Haywood. "He takes charge of the linemen and has made them a more cohesive and more productive unit."
Miami travels to play third-ranked Florida in Gainesville on September 4 at 12 noon EDT. The game will be televised by ESPN, with Dave Pasch, Bob Griese and Chris Spielman calling the action.
Tickets for Miami's five home games against Eastern Michigan (Sept. 11), Colorado State (Sept. 18), Kent State (Oct. 2), Ohio (Oct. 23) and Temple (Nov. 23) can be ordered in person at the Millett Hall Box Office or by phoning 1-866-MUHAWKS (1-866-684-2957) or 513-529-HAWK.
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