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  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 225 lbs
    Gr. Natchitoches, La. Dean
    Graduate Student Natchitoches, La. Dean
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 180 lbs
    R-Jr. Far Rockaway, N.Y. ASA College
    Redshirt Junior Far Rockaway, N.Y. ASA College
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 190 lbs
    Fr. Westhampton Beach, N.Y. Westhamption Beach
    Freshman Westhampton Beach, N.Y. Westhamption Beach
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 203 lbs
    Jr. Columbia, Md. Lackawanna College
    Junior Columbia, Md. Lackawanna College
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 180 lbs
    Jr. Sicklerville, N.J.
    Junior Sicklerville, N.J.
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 157 lbs
    Fr. Kissimmee, Fla. The Citadel
    Freshman Kissimmee, Fla. The Citadel
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 200 lbs
    Sr. Westbury, N.Y.
    Senior Westbury, N.Y.
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 195 lbs
    Sr. Central Islip, N.Y. Stony Brook
    Senior Central Islip, N.Y. Stony Brook
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 180 lbs
    R-So. Lindenhurst, N.Y.
    Redshirt Sophomore Lindenhurst, N.Y.
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 205 lbs
    So. Altamonte Springs, Fla.
    Sophomore Altamonte Springs, Fla.
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 204 lbs
    Gr. Santa Maria, Calif. Northern Colorado
    Graduate Student Santa Maria, Calif. Northern Colorado
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 175 lbs
    Sr. Haverstraw, N.Y. Bergen Catholic
    Senior Haverstraw, N.Y. Bergen Catholic
  • Running Back RB 5'10" 160 lbs
    Fr. Miami, F.L.
    Freshman Miami, F.L.
  • Quarterback QB 6'2" 194 lbs
    Fr. Smithtown, N.Y.
    Freshman Smithtown, N.Y.
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 200 lbs
    So. Riverside, Calif. San Bernardino Valley
    Sophomore Riverside, Calif. San Bernardino Valley
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 215 lbs
    So. Long Branch, N.J. Red Bank Catholic
    Sophomore Long Branch, N.J. Red Bank Catholic
  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 230 lbs
    Fr. Lynbrook, N.Y
    Freshman Lynbrook, N.Y
  • Quarterback QB 6'4" 205 lbs
    So. Springfield, Pa.
    Sophomore Springfield, Pa.
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 200 lbs
    R-Sr. Homewood, Ill. DuPage
    Redshirt Senior Homewood, Ill. DuPage
  • Quarterback QB 6'3" 210 lbs
    So. Newberry, Fla.
    Sophomore Newberry, Fla.
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 190 lbs
    Fr. Richmond, Va.
    Freshman Richmond, Va.
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 185 lbs
    So. Staten Island, N.Y.
    Sophomore Staten Island, N.Y.
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 182 lbs
    Fr. St. Augustine, Fla.
    Freshman St. Augustine, Fla.
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'2" 200 lbs
    So. Manorville, N.Y.
    Sophomore Manorville, N.Y.
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'0" 185 lbs
    Jr. Garden City Park, N.Y.
    Junior Garden City Park, N.Y.
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 210 lbs
    Jr. Brooklyn, N.Y.
    Junior Brooklyn, N.Y.
  • Defensive Back DB 6'2" 190 lbs
    Fr. Brick, N.J.
    Freshman Brick, N.J.
  • Defensive Back DB 6'0" 181 lbs
    Fr. Danbury, Conn.
    Freshman Danbury, Conn.
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 155 lbs
    Fr. Reston, Va. South Lakes
    Freshman Reston, Va. South Lakes
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 225 lbs
    R-Jr. Baldwin, N.Y.
    Redshirt Junior Baldwin, N.Y.
  • Defensive Back DB 5'9" 162 lbs
    Fr. Hammonton, N.J.
    Freshman Hammonton, N.J.
  • Running Back RB 6'0" 218 lbs
    R-Fr. Forest, Va.
    Redshirt Freshman Forest, Va.
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 188 lbs
    Fr. Elmont, N.Y.
    Freshman Elmont, N.Y.
  • Defensive Back DB 5'11" 170 lbs
    So. North Babylon, N.Y.
    Sophomore North Babylon, N.Y.
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 195 lbs
    Fr. Staten Island, N.Y.
    Freshman Staten Island, N.Y.
  • Defensive Back DB 5'10" 180 lbs
    So. Kissimmee, Fla. Osceola Kissimmee
    Sophomore Kissimmee, Fla. Osceola Kissimmee
  • Running Back RB 5'9" 162 lbs
    Fr. Brooklyn, N.Y. Xaverian
    Freshman Brooklyn, N.Y. Xaverian
  • Defensive Back DB 6'3" 190 lbs
    Jr. Howell, N.J. Colts Neck
    Junior Howell, N.J. Colts Neck
  • Running Back RB 6'2" 208 lbs
    Fr. Farmingdale, N.Y.
    Freshman Farmingdale, N.Y.
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 220 lbs
    So. Freehold, N.J. Mater Dei Prep
    Sophomore Freehold, N.J. Mater Dei Prep
  • Kicker K 5'11" 158 lbs
    Fr. Glenwood, N.J.
    Freshman Glenwood, N.J.
  • Defensive Back DB 6'3" 216 lbs
    Fr. Gainsville, Fla.
    Freshman Gainsville, Fla.
  • Kicker K 5'8" 195 lbs
    Fr. Staten Island, N.Y. Maryland
    Freshman Staten Island, N.Y. Maryland
  • Defensive Back DB 6'3" 182 lbs
    Fr. Springfield, Pa. Cardinal O'Hara
    Freshman Springfield, Pa. Cardinal O'Hara
  • Linebacker LB 6'1" 205 lbs
    Jr. Old Bethpage, N.Y.
    Junior Old Bethpage, N.Y.
  • Tight End TE 6'0" 235 lbs
    So. Bethlehem, Pa.
    Sophomore Bethlehem, Pa.
  • Tight End TE 5'11" 240 lbs
    So. Farmingdale, N.Y.
    Sophomore Farmingdale, N.Y.
  • Linebacker LB 5'10" 212 lbs
    Fr. Ponte Verde, Fla.
    Freshman Ponte Verde, Fla.
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'3" 218 lbs
    Gr. Freehold, N.J. Hofstra
    Graduate Student Freehold, N.J. Hofstra
  • Linebacker LB 6'0" 198 lbs
    Fr. Rahway, N.J.
    Freshman Rahway, N.J.
  • Defensive Back DB 6'5" 175 lbs
    Fr. Central Islip, N.Y.
    Freshman Central Islip, N.Y.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 200 lbs
    Jr. Whitestone, N.Y. Holy Cross
    Junior Whitestone, N.Y. Holy Cross
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 270 lbs
    So. Shoreham, N.Y.
    Sophomore Shoreham, N.Y.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 293 lbs
    Fr. Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
    Freshman Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
  • Long Snapper LS 6'2" 225 lbs
    R-So. Farmingdale, N.Y. Penn State
    Redshirt Sophomore Farmingdale, N.Y. Penn State
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 220 lbs
    Fr. Miami, Fla. Booker T. Washington
    Freshman Miami, Fla. Booker T. Washington
  • Offensive Line OL 6'7" 270 lbs
    So. Farmingdale, N.Y.
    Sophomore Farmingdale, N.Y.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'0" 265 lbs
    Jr. Dix Hills, N.Y.
    Junior Dix Hills, N.Y.
  • Linebacker LB 6'3" 235 lbs
    Jr. Plainfield, N.J. Valley Forge Military Academy
    Junior Plainfield, N.J. Valley Forge Military Academy
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 307 lbs
    Fr. Staten Island, N.Y.
    Freshman Staten Island, N.Y.
  • Offensive Line OL 5'11" 245 lbs
    Jr. Lindenhurst, N.Y. Copiague
    Junior Lindenhurst, N.Y. Copiague
  • Offensive Lineman OL 5'9" 240 lbs
    So. Secaucus, N.J. Ithaca
    Sophomore Secaucus, N.J. Ithaca
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 285 lbs
    Gr. Belmar, N.J. Rutgers
    Graduate Student Belmar, N.J. Rutgers
  • Offensive Line OL 6'2" 300 lbs
    Jr. Mastic, N.Y.
    Junior Mastic, N.Y.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 300 lbs
    So. Lancaster, Pa.
    Sophomore Lancaster, Pa.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'6" 341 lbs
    Fr. Fort Lee, N.J.
    Freshman Fort Lee, N.J.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'4" 297 lbs
    Gr. Sparta, N.J. Rutgers
    Graduate Student Sparta, N.J. Rutgers
  • Defensive Live DL 6'5" 256 lbs
    Fr. Dallas, Pa.
    Freshman Dallas, Pa.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 285 lbs
    Sr. Huntington, N.Y. John Glenn
    Senior Huntington, N.Y. John Glenn
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 307 lbs
    Fr. Hopewell Juntion, N.Y. John Jay HS
    Freshman Hopewell Juntion, N.Y. John Jay HS
  • Offensive Line OL 6'7" 320 lbs
    Fr. St. Petersburg, Fla.
    Freshman St. Petersburg, Fla.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 335 lbs
    Sr. Lawndale, Calif. Long Beach City College
    Senior Lawndale, Calif. Long Beach City College
  • Offensive Line OL 6'6" 325 lbs
    So. Staten Island, N.Y.
    Sophomore Staten Island, N.Y.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'1" 255 lbs
    Sr. Coram, N.Y.
    Senior Coram, N.Y.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 300 lbs
    Jr. Mount Laurel, N.J.
    Junior Mount Laurel, N.J.
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'4" 185 lbs
    Fr. Sarasota, F.L.
    Freshman Sarasota, F.L.
  • Tight End TE 6'2" 219 lbs
    Fr. Concord, N.H. Milford Academy
    Freshman Concord, N.H. Milford Academy
  • Tight End TE 6'5" 235 lbs
    Jr. East Northport, N.Y. John Glenn
    Junior East Northport, N.Y. John Glenn
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'4" 235 lbs
    So. Massapequa Park, N.Y. Penn State
    Sophomore Massapequa Park, N.Y. Penn State
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'1" 200 lbs
    So. Brooklyn, N.Y.
    Sophomore Brooklyn, N.Y.
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'10" 180 lbs
    So. Hampton, Va.
    Sophomore Hampton, Va.
  • Wide Receiver WR 5'11" 169 lbs
    Fr. Elmont, N.Y. Elmont
    Freshman Elmont, N.Y. Elmont
  • Wide Receiver WR 6'5" 196 lbs
    Fr. Middletown, M.D.
    Freshman Middletown, M.D.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 285 lbs
    Jr. Hicksville, N.Y.
    Junior Hicksville, N.Y.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 230 lbs
    Fr. New Hyde Park, N.Y.
    Freshman New Hyde Park, N.Y.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'5" 283 lbs
    Fr. Jacksonville, F.L.
    Freshman Jacksonville, F.L.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'5" 243 lbs
    Jr. Santa Barbara, Calif. Santa Barbara City College
    Junior Santa Barbara, Calif. Santa Barbara City College
  • Defensive Line DL 6'2" 237 lbs
    Fr. St. Petersburg, F.L.
    Freshman St. Petersburg, F.L.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'6" 221 lbs
    Fr. Florence, N.J.
    Freshman Florence, N.J.
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 250 lbs
    So. Island Park, N.Y. Kellenberg Memorial
    Sophomore Island Park, N.Y. Kellenberg Memorial
  • Defensive Line DL 6'3" 235 lbs
    Sr. Franklin Square, N.Y.
    Senior Franklin Square, N.Y.
  • Kicker K 6'1" 170 lbs
    Fr. Wantagh, N.Y.
    Freshman Wantagh, N.Y.
  • Offensive Line OL 6'3" 310 lbs
    Jr. Chestnut Ridge, N.Y. Paramus Catholic
    Junior Chestnut Ridge, N.Y. Paramus Catholic
  • Offensive Line OL 6'0" 240 lbs
    Jr. Massapequa Park, N.Y. Massapequa
    Junior Massapequa Park, N.Y. Massapequa

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Coach

    Bryan Collins

  • Offensive Coordinator

    Jim Cordle

  • Defensive Coordinator

    Rich Reichert

  • Passing Game Coordinator
    Quarterbacks Coach

    Jonathan Gill

  • Running Backs Coach
    Assistant Video Coordinator

    Jason Calman

  • Special Teams Coordinator
    Defensive Line Coach

    Lou Scala

  • Defensive Backs Coach
    Kicking Coach

    Ernie Blount

  • Assistant Defensive Backs Coach
    Head Video Coordinator

    Ross Ragonesi

  • Director of Football Operations

    Mark Verdi

  • Quality Control

    Tyler Collins

  • Offensive Quality Control

    Tim Marinan

2020 Football Roster
No. Name Class Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown / Previous School
1 Ricco Aaron, Jr. Gr. LB 6-1 225 Natchitoches, La. / Dean
1 Tosin Oyekanmi R-Jr. WR 5-11 180 Far Rockaway, N.Y. / ASA College
2 Jaden Alfanostjohn Fr. RB 6-0 190 Westhampton Beach, N.Y. / Westhamption Beach
2 Ben Waibogha Jr. DB 6-2 203 Columbia, Md. / Lackawanna College
3 Tariq Snead Jr. DB 5-10 180 Sicklerville, N.J. /
3 Davon Wells Fr. WR 5-11 157 Kissimmee, Fla. / The Citadel
4 Derick Eugene Sr. WR 6-3 200 Westbury, N.Y. /
5 Jerome Brooks III Sr. DB 6-2 195 Central Islip, N.Y. / Stony Brook
5 Ricky Conway R-So. RB 5-10 180 Lindenhurst, N.Y. /
6 Caleb Caslow So. LB 6-1 205 Altamonte Springs, Fla. /
6 Conor Regan Gr. QB 6-3 204 Santa Maria, Calif. / Northern Colorado
7 Jahmel Johnson Sr. DB 5-10 175 Haverstraw, N.Y. / Bergen Catholic
7 Shemar Paul Fr. RB 5-10 160 Miami, F.L. /
8 Kevin Melore Fr. QB 6-2 194 Smithtown, N.Y. /
8 Jai Roe So. DB 5-11 200 Riverside, Calif. / San Bernardino Valley
9 Anthony Romano So. DB 6-2 215 Long Branch, N.J. / Red Bank Catholic
10 Dom Barbuto Fr. LB 6-2 230 Lynbrook, N.Y /
10 Luke Sprague So. QB 6-4 205 Springfield, Pa. /
11 Alex Daubon R-Sr. WR 6-2 200 Homewood, Ill. / DuPage
12 Camden Orth So. QB 6-3 210 Newberry, Fla. /
13 Larry Elder Fr. DB 6-0 190 Richmond, Va. /
15 Derrick Edafe So. WR 6-0 185 Staten Island, N.Y. /
17 Zach Rhodes Fr. WR 6-1 182 St. Augustine, Fla. /
18 Anthony Gambino So. WR 6-2 200 Manorville, N.Y. /
19 Steven Chambers Jr. WR 6-0 185 Garden City Park, N.Y. /
20 Kevin Gutierrez Jr. LB 6-0 210 Brooklyn, N.Y. /
21 Sean Kelly Fr. DB 6-2 190 Brick, N.J. /
22 Ayinde Johnson Fr. DB 6-0 181 Danbury, Conn. /
23 Joseph Dagbe Fr. DB 5-10 155 Reston, Va. / South Lakes
24 Jonathan DeBique R-Jr. RB 6-0 225 Baldwin, N.Y. /
25 Caleb Nartey Fr. DB 5-9 162 Hammonton, N.J. /
26 Domonhic Jennings R-Fr. RB 6-0 218 Forest, Va. /
27 Mike Destin Fr. WR 5-11 188 Elmont, N.Y. /
29 Brendan Didier So. DB 5-11 170 North Babylon, N.Y. /
30 Daniel Vavilchenkov Fr. WR 6-1 195 Staten Island, N.Y. /
31 Malachi Wilson So. DB 5-10 180 Kissimmee, Fla. / Osceola Kissimmee
32 Shane Greene Fr. RB 5-9 162 Brooklyn, N.Y. / Xaverian
33 Bryce Campbell Jr. DB 6-3 190 Howell, N.J. / Colts Neck
34 Kevin Wilson Fr. RB 6-2 208 Farmingdale, N.Y. /
35 Russell Ferrisi So. LB 6-0 220 Freehold, N.J. / Mater Dei Prep
36 Justin Hertlein Fr. K 5-11 158 Glenwood, N.J. /
37 Victor Nelson Jr. Fr. DB 6-3 216 Gainsville, Fla. /
38 Paul Inzerillo Fr. K 5-8 195 Staten Island, N.Y. / Maryland
39 Cole Sprague Fr. DB 6-3 182 Springfield, Pa. / Cardinal O'Hara
40 Dylan Cook Jr. LB 6-1 205 Old Bethpage, N.Y. /
41 Blake Nevitt So. TE 6-0 235 Bethlehem, Pa. /
42 Ryan Charleston So. TE 5-11 240 Farmingdale, N.Y. /
43 Aidan Dunigan Fr. LB 5-10 212 Ponte Verde, Fla. /
44 Connor Klementowicz Gr. WR 6-3 218 Freehold, N.J. / Hofstra
45 Qualil Lumpkins Fr. LB 6-0 198 Rahway, N.J. /
46 Javal Staton Fr. DB 6-5 175 Central Islip, N.Y. /
47 Dylan McCutchen Jr. DL 6-2 200 Whitestone, N.Y. / Holy Cross
51 Liam Mahoney So. OL 6-4 270 Shoreham, N.Y. /
52 Jake Timm Fr. OL 6-4 293 Poughkeepsie, N.Y. /
53 Matt Aloni R-So. LS 6-2 225 Farmingdale, N.Y. / Penn State
54 John Joachin Fr. DL 6-1 220 Miami, Fla. / Booker T. Washington
55 Tyler Nemecek So. OL 6-7 270 Farmingdale, N.Y. /
56 Jimmy Regateiro Jr. DL 6-0 265 Dix Hills, N.Y. /
57 Antwan Spencer Jr. LB 6-3 235 Plainfield, N.J. / Valley Forge Military Academy
58 Mason Buono Fr. DL 6-3 307 Staten Island, N.Y. /
59 Jose Acosta, Jr. Jr. OL 5-11 245 Lindenhurst, N.Y. / Copiague
62 Matt D'Adetta So. OL 5-9 240 Secaucus, N.J. / Ithaca
63 James Onulak Gr. OL 6-3 285 Belmar, N.J. / Rutgers
64 Greg Amato Jr. OL 6-2 300 Mastic, N.Y. /
65 Yodhe Desta So. OL 6-3 300 Lancaster, Pa. /
68 Vincent Sciglitano Fr. OL 6-6 341 Fort Lee, N.J. /
69 Sam Howson Gr. OL 6-4 297 Sparta, N.J. / Rutgers
70 Thomas Bolesta Fr. DL 6-5 256 Dallas, Pa. /
71 Dareus Smith Sr. OL 6-3 285 Huntington, N.Y. / John Glenn
72 Joseph Griggs Fr. DL 6-1 307 Hopewell Juntion, N.Y. / John Jay HS
73 Jacob Laravie Fr. OL 6-7 320 St. Petersburg, Fla. /
74 Steve Almada Sr. OL 6-3 335 Lawndale, Calif. / Long Beach City College
75 Tedi Kushi So. OL 6-6 325 Staten Island, N.Y. /
77 Anthony Lavio Sr. DL 6-1 255 Coram, N.Y. /
78 Julian Singh Jr. OL 6-3 300 Mount Laurel, N.J. /
80 Lemeko Mayes Fr. WR 6-4 185 Sarasota, F.L. /
81 Jeff Holt Fr. TE 6-2 219 Concord, N.H. / Milford Academy
82 Damien Caffrey Jr. TE 6-5 235 East Northport, N.Y. / John Glenn
84 Owen Glascoe So. WR 6-4 235 Massapequa Park, N.Y. / Penn State
85 Rudy Silvera So. WR 6-1 200 Brooklyn, N.Y. /
86 Noah Anderson So. WR 5-10 180 Hampton, Va. /
87 Zachary Meikle Fr. WR 5-11 169 Elmont, N.Y. / Elmont
89 Brian Walker Fr. WR 6-5 196 Middletown, M.D. /
91 Frank Sokenis Jr. DL 6-4 285 Hicksville, N.Y. /
92 Abidin Dauti Fr. DL 6-4 230 New Hyde Park, N.Y. /
93 Elias Batten Fr. DL 6-5 283 Jacksonville, F.L. /
94 Matthew Molina Jr. DL 6-5 243 Santa Barbara, Calif. / Santa Barbara City College
95 Matthew Nieves Fr. DL 6-2 237 St. Petersburg, F.L. /
97 Jayson Emery Fr. DL 6-6 221 Florence, N.J. /
98 Tom Cipolla So. DL 6-3 250 Island Park, N.Y. / Kellenberg Memorial
99 Joe Amalfitano Sr. DL 6-3 235 Franklin Square, N.Y. /
Michael Coney Fr. K 6-1 170 Wantagh, N.Y. /
Ronin Guerra Jr. OL 6-3 310 Chestnut Ridge, N.Y. / Paramus Catholic
Chris Sollenne Jr. OL 6-0 240 Massapequa Park, N.Y. / Massapequa

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
BC Bryan Collins Head Coach
Cordle Jim Cordle Offensive Coordinator
LIU headshots at LIU Post in Brookville, New York on Monday, Feb 22, 2021. Rich Reichert Defensive Coordinator
Gill Jonathan Gill Passing Game Coordinator
Quarterbacks Coach
Calman Jason Calman Running Backs Coach
Assistant Video Coordinator
scala Lou Scala Special Teams Coordinator
Defensive Line Coach
Blount Ernie Blount Defensive Backs Coach
Kicking Coach
ragonesi Ross Ragonesi Assistant Defensive Backs Coach
Head Video Coordinator
verdi Mark Verdi Director of Football Operations
Tyler Collins Quality Control
LIU headshots at LIU Post in Brookville, New York on Monday, Feb 22, 2021. Tim Marinan Offensive Quality Control

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