Joe Freedy

BUFFALO, NY - University at Buffalo head football coach Jim Hofher has announced his team's 2001 captains following a team vote prior to the annual Blue-White Spring Scrimmage on Wednesday, April 11 at 7 pm at UB Stadium.

Named as captains by vote of their teammates for the 2001 season are seniors Joe Freedy (Bethel Park, PA/Bethel Park) on offense and Bob Dzvonick (Pittsburgh, PA/Shaler), Craig Rohlfs (Cincinnati, OH/Moeller) and Duane Williams (Detroit, MI/Denby) on defense.

Bob Dzvonick

"The kids on the team felt very strongly when given a chance to select captains for the 2001 season, and have selected these seniors overwhelmingly," said Hofher. "We as a staff feel like the most powerful award for an athlete to receive is to be selected by his peers as an acknowledged leader, and all four of these guys fit the bill."

Freedy is a two-year starter who has started 22 straight games at quarterback in his career. Last season, he became just the fourth player in school history to throw for over 2,000 yards in a season and also tossed 14 touchdowns. In his career, Freedy has thrown for 3,835 yards and 22 touchdowns.

Craig Rohlfs

Dzvonick has started for the Bulls since his freshman season and last year recorded 33 total tackles, including five for losses, at nose guard. He has started 26 of 30 career games and recorded 97 tackles and four sacks in his UB career thus far.

Rohlfs, meanwhile, has rebounded from career-threatening shoulder surgeries to return to the UB lineup. Despite playing only six games last year, Rohlfs had 43 tackles - fifth best on the team - and two fumble recoveries. He also has recorded six interceptions in his UB career and is tied for sixth all-time with five fumble recoveries.

Duane Williams

Williams was an honorable mention Mid-American Conference All-League selection last season after ranking 24th in the nation in sacks in his first season at UB. The native of Detroit was fourth on the team in tackles with 53 (40 solos) and led the Bulls with nine sacks, 15 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles. Williams also tied for the team lead with six pass breakups and three interceptions.