BUFFALO, NY - On the first day of the college football signing period, head football coach Jim Hofher has announced the following players as having signed National Letters of Intent to pursue their academic and athletic careers at the University at Buffalo:

Name	Pos	Ht	WT	Hometown	High School / Junior College
Alex Alvarez	OL	6-5	290	Los Angeles, CA	Bell Jefferson / Glendale JC
Anthony Adriano	LB	6-2	230	Howard Beach, NY	Christ the King / Milford Academy
Michael Baker	PK	5-11	185	Jamestown, NY	Jamestown
Kirk Berry	DE	6-4	215	Norristown, PA	Norristown
Maurice Bradford	RB	5-11	185	Morrisville, NY	Binghamton
Kevin Concepcion	DB	6-0	180	Rochester, NY	East HS
Tim Dance	RB/WR	5-11	185	Erie, PA	Cathedral Prep
David Dawson	RB	5-8	180	Camp Hill, PA	Bishop McDevitt
Martin Gagnon	DB	6-0	205	Chichoutimi, Quebec	St. Francois / Vieux Prep
Obadiah Harris	LB/DE	6-3	230	Chillicothe, OH	Chillicothe / Valley Forge JC
Ted Howard	OL	6-4	275	River Rouge, MI	River Rouge
Philip Jacques	DE	6-3	227	Farmington Hills, MI	Brother Rice
Jesse Jones	RB	5-10	190	Tyrone, PA	Tyrone
Matt Knueven	WR	6-2	200	Cincinnati, OH	LaSalle
Aaron Leeper	RB/DB	5-10	180	Jamestown, NY	Jamestown
Zachary Love	OL	6-5	285	Wallingford, PA	Strath Haven
Gabriel McClover	WR	6-2	210	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Coconut Creek
Bill Meholif	DL	6-2	250	Parma, OH	St. Ignatius
P.J. Piskorik	QB	6-1	205	Swoyersville, PA	Wyoming Valley West
Jeff Powell	QB	6-3	215	Wyandotte, MI	Roosevelt
Richard Sanders	LB	6-0	235	Miami, FL	Coral Reef
Mike Schifano	OL	6-4	270	Webster, NY	Webster
Rob Schroeder	OL/DL	6-4	250	East Rochester, NY	East Rochester
Derrick Smith	DL	6-2	250	Flint, MI	Flint Northern
Ken Soltis	LB	6-1	240	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Coconut Creek
Gemara Williams	RB	5-9	170	Oak Park, MI	Brother Rice

Alex Alvarez
Offensive Lineman · 6-5 · 290
Jr. · Los Angeles, CA · Bell-Jefferson HS · Glendale Community College

Hulking offensive lineman who was named a first team All-State Junior College selection as well as earning All-America honors at Glendale Community College...also a first-team All-Western States Conference choice...two-year starter...son of Mario and Elizabeth Alvarez.

Anthony Andriano
Linebacker · 6-2 · 230
Fr. · Howard Beach, NY · Christ The King · Milford Academy

Comes to UB from Milford Academy after playing his high school ball at powerhouse Christ the King High School where the Royals compiled a 16-5 record over his final two seasons...earned three letters and was captain two seasons while earning All-New York City and All-Catholic honors...made 114 tackles as a senior...has four years of eligibility.

Michael Baker
Kicker · 5-11 · 185
Fr. · Jamestown, NY · Jamestown HS

Strong-legged and accurate kicker who helped Jamestown High School to a state title as a senior...an All-State and All-Western New York selection (twice) who set school records for scoring by a kicker and is Western New York's single-season scoring record holder by a kicker and ranks third all-time in state history...helped the Red Raiders to a 27-5 record over three years...as a senior hit 58-of-63 extra points and four-of-five field goals while having nearly half (47-of-89) of his kickoffs result in touchbacks.

Kirk Berry
Defensive End · 6-4 · 215
Fr. · Norristown, PA · Norristown HS

Helped Norristown to a 21-5 record over final three seasons while being named first-team All-Liberty Conference...three-year letterman and one year captain who was voted his team's outstanding lineman and was a first-team All-Area pick...also competes in wrestling and track and field.

Maurice Bradford
Running Back · 5-11 · 185
Jr. · Binghamton, NY · Binghamton HS · Morrisville Junior College

Talented tailback who previously committed to UB last year before having to complete his two-year degree requirements this past fall...shifty running back who gained over 1,600 yards at was named Second-Team JUCO All-American...first-team All-Northeast Conference...set school record for most touchdowns in a season with 18...had 248 carries for 1,603 yards, eight 100-yard games and two games over 200 yards in 1999...set school records at Binghamton HS with 43 touchdowns in one season and six touchdowns in one game...All-State selection.

Kevin Concepcion
Defensive Back · 6-0 · 180
Fr. · Rochester, NY · East HS

Versatile athlete who played both quarterback and defensive back at East High in Rochester...a second team All-Greater Rochester selection, led his team to the City Catholic title while rushing for six touchdowns and averaging 9.3 yards per carry...also has earned six letters combined in basketball and baseball.

Tim Dance
Wide Receiver · 5-11 · 185
Fr. · Erie, PA · Cathedral Prep

Versatile athlete with great quickness who played wide receiver and running back for nationally-ranked and Pennsylvania state champion Cathedral Prep...returned four kickoffs for touchdowns as a senior, including a state championship game 90-yard return in an overtime win over Central Bucks...had 965 yards rushing as a senior as Ramblers went 14-0...three-year letterwinner who also excels on the track team where he has been an All-State performer.

Dave Dawson
Running Back · 5-8 · 180
Fr. · Camp Hill, PA · Bishop McDevitt

Had great productivity in high school, rushing for over 3,000 yards and racking up 28 touchdowns in his final two seasons, including 1,663 as a senior with 15 touchdowns...third-team All-State selection who was two-time MVP of the Mid-Penn Conference...three-year letterwinner who helped his team to a 15-5 record over final two seasons...also lettered in basketball.

Martin Gagnon
Defensive Back · 6-0 · 205
Fr. · Chichoutimi, Quebec · St. Francois · Vieux Prep

Four-year letterwinner who helped Vieux Prep to an 11-1 record last season...excellent size and speed...chose Buffalo over Wyoming and Kent State...named to All-Canadian All-Star team...considered one of the fastest players coming from Canada this season...played both safety and outside linebacker at Vieux Prep, prep school of former UB receiver Enrico Pierre.

Obadiah Harris
Linebacker · 6-3 · 230
Jr. · Chillicothe, OH ·Chillicothe HS · Valley Forge Junior College

Played two seasons at Valley Forge Junior College after originally being ticketed to attend Illinois after outstanding high school career...Top 100 recruit coming out of high school by recruiting guru Tom Lemming...first-team All-State selection for coach Bill Dennis where he earned three letters.

Ted Howard
Offensive Line · 6-4 · 275
Fr. · River Rouge, MI · River Rouge

Helped his team to an 8-2 record as a senior while being named a two-time All-League selection and an All-District choice as a senior...helped Panthers to back-to-back league titles, serving as captain for two years and earning three letters...also had earned two letters in wrestling and three in track and field.

Philip Jacques
Defensive End · 6-3 · 227
Farmington Hills, MI · Brother Rice

Excellent athlete who helped powerhouse Brother Rice to a 13-1 record as a senior and a state championship...an All-State selection as a senior, racked up 84 total tackles (44 solos), 12 sacks, two pass breakups and three fumble recoveries for coach Al Fracassa...earned two letters...chose UB over Maryland, Illinois, Western Michigan and Central Michigan.

Jesse Jones
Running Back · 5-10 · 190
Fr. · Tyrone, PA · Tyrone HS

Led team to state championship as a junior and racked up 2,240 yards rushing and 30 touchdowns as a senior...helped team to a 26-2 record over two seasons...holds every school rushing record and two state records, including the longest run in state playoff history (91 yards) and carries in a state playoff game (40)...three-time Regional Player of the Year...first-team All-State two years...Football News Player of the Year after his junior season...also earned three letters in track.

Matt Knueven
Wide Receiver · 6-2 · 200
Fr. · Cincinnati, OH ·LaSalle HS

Three-year letterwinner with excellent size and speed...had 48 catches for 730 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior...school record 14 catches in one game...first-team All-Conference selection as a junior and senior.

Aaron Leeper
RB/DB · 5-10 · 180
Fr. · Jamestown, NY · Jamestown

USA Today State Player of the Year after leading Jamestown to state crown by rushing for 2,269 yards and 47 touchdowns as a senior...totalled over 4,300 yards rushing in his career...set state records for touchdowns in a season (47), most points in a season and most carries in a season...Buffalo News Player of the Year who was MVP of the state championship game...earned four letters and was a captain once...also has lettered in basketball and track and field.

Zachary Love
Offensive Line · 6-5 · 285
Fr. · Wallingford, PA/Strath Haven HS

A first-team All-State and All-League performer who helped Strath Haven to back-to-back state championships (30-0) over his final two seasons...a first-team All-Central selection as well.

Gabriel Mcclover
Wide Receiver · 6-2 ·210
Fort Lauderdale, FL · Coconut Creek HS

Excellent athlete who played in primarily a running-oriented offense for coach Grantis Bell at Coconut Creek...had 18 receptions for 305 yards (16.9 per catch)...earned four letters on football team and was twice named captain...also tabbed as All-Conference in track and field.

Bill Meholif
Defensive Tackle ·6-2 ·250
Fr. · Parma, OH · St. Ignatius

Comes from powerhouse St. Ignatius program that produced UB great Drew Haddad...led the Wildcats with 14 sacks and added 65 solo tackles as St. Ignatius won another state championship...helped Wildcats to a 24-3 record over his final two seasons...an All-County and All District selection and honorable mention All-Ohio...played for head coach Chuck Kyle.

P.J. Piskorik
Quarterback · 6-1 · 205
Fr. · Swoyersville, PA · Wyoming Valley West

Excellent all-around athlete who became just the fourth high school player in Pennsylvania state history to throw and run for 1,000 yards in the same season...ran for 1,343 yards and threw for 1,473 yards and accounted for 32 touchdowns (17 rush, 15 pass) as a senior...two-time team MVP for coach Ed Michaels as the Spartans were 27-8 in his career and district champions...All-State first team on defense as well as set school record with four interceptions in one game...Conference Athlete of the Year...has also earned four letters in track and two in basketball.

Jeff Powell
Quarterback · 6-3 · 215
Fr. · Wyandotte, MI · Roosevelt HS

Threw for 1,433 yards with 15 touchdowns and zero interceptions as a senior as the Bears went 8-3 under coach Rod Baker...set school record by not throwing an interception in an entire season...an All-Area first-team selection and All-Metro Detroit second team as well as an honorable mention All-State selection...has also lettered three seasons on the basketball team...chose UB over Western Michigan and Toledo.

Richard Sanders
Linebacker · 6-0 · 235
Fr. · Miami, FL · Coral Reef HS

Four-year letterman and three-year captain for coach Earnest Perkins for the Barracudas of Coral Reef...had 106 tackles as a senior and set a school record for most career tackles...named defensive MVP...second-team All-Broward County selection.

Michael Schifano
Offensive Lineman · 6-4 · 270
Fr. · Webster, NY · Webster

Dominating offensive lineman who helped Webster to a state championship in 1999 and a two-year record of 23-1 for coach Tony Bianchi...an All-Monroe County and All-Greater Rochester selection as a senior...earned three letters.

Rob Schroeder
Defensive End · 6-4 · 250
Fr. · East Rochester, NY · East Rochester

Outstanding offensive and defensive lineman for coach Dennis Greco at East Rochester...helped the Bombers to an 8-2 record as a senior and was named the Section V Championship Game MVP...had 72 solo tackles and 21 sacks in his final two seasons...an All-State (Class C) and All-Greater Rochester selection...excellent all-around athlete who has earned All-County honors in both basketball and baseball as well.

Derrick Smith
Defensive Lineman · 6-2 · 250
Flint, MI · Flint Northern

Played fullback, middle linebacker and defensive tackle for coach Gary Lee and helped the Vikings to a 9-3 record as a senior and three city championships (1998-2000)...had 126 stops (79 solos), two sacks, two safeties and three fumble recoveries as a senior...earned four letters and an All-State, All-Conference and All-City selection...also a two-time city champion in track and field in the shot put and discus.

Ken Soltis
Linebacker · 6-1· 240
Fr. · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Coconut Creek

Big, physical linebacker who had 95 stops for the Cougars of Coconut Creek last season...played with another UB recruit (Gabe McClover) in high school...a first-team All-Conference and second-team All-County selection who earned three letters and twice was named captain...selected to play in the North/South All-Star game.

Gemara Williams
Running Back · 5-9 · 170
Fr. · Oak Park, MI · Brother Rice

Teammate of UB recruit Philip Jacques at powerhouse Brother Rice High School outside of Detroit...an All-Detroit North and All-Oakland County selection, had 1,246 yards rushing and eight touchdowns to help the Warriors to the Division II state championship as a senior...also earned two letters in track.