View From The Press Box
with Shawn Jones, Joe Moore & Greg Hassler

August 25, 2008

 VFTPB Archives
Shawn Jones is in his ninth season as the radio play-by-play voice of Mules football, basketball and baseball. In addition to his radio and television duties as host of Sportspage, he is UCM's Associate Athletic Director for External Relations in charge of marketing, promotions, media relations, fund-raising events and special events. Greg Hassler is in his eighth season as the sideline reporter and pre and post-game host for Mules broadcasts. He is the Sports Director of flagship stations 1450 KOKO and The Bar 98.5 FM. Joe Moore and Bob Jackson will provide color analysis this season and Moore will also contribute to this column. Jackson has been a part of the UCM broadcast team since 1981 and is UCM's Athletics Promotions Coordinator and Web Manager. Moore is a former Mules football player and UCM Athletic Media Relations Director. He is now an instructor in UCM's Department of Communication.

  Greg Hassler
  Mules Sideline Reporter



It’s game week for Mules football as they get set to meet Minnesota State – Mankato on Thursday, Aug 28th at Walton Stadium/Kennedy Field. Kick-off is set for 7 p.m. and our airtime is 5:45 on 1450 KOKO and 98.5 The Bar. You can also listen world wide on warrensburgradio.com and beginning at kickoff on 90.9 The Bridge. My name is Greg Hassler and I am the sideline reporter for Mules Football. Each week you will hear from either Shawn Jones, the voice of the Mules; Joe Moore, home color man; or me. This week I will tell you what I have observed at Mules fall camp.

Ever year during fall camp I am probably the most optimistic fan in town, always believing if we catch the right break or not have the key injury, we have as good a chance of the winning the league as anyone. As we all know, that has not come to fruition over the past several years. After attending a few practices and scrimmages, I am here to tell all Mules fans to get excited - this is a very good, very deep, very skilled football team. The place to start is the defense. Everyone in the league is talking about how Washburn’s defense is going to be the best in the league, but I really think this Mules defense will be as good if not better than the 'Bods. The defensive line is the best in years from end to end. It is anchored by 6-3, 270 lb. All-MIAA defensive end senior John Wood, who lead the team in sacks last year with 8.5. Add in players like Layne Kreter, Derek Lampkin and Tyler Nay and you have one solid D-Line.

There are three seniors at the linebacker position led by All-MIAA performer Adrian Singletary; this is a fast, athletic, hard-tackling group. At defensive back, the Mules are deep and strong. Keep an eye on #20, Randy Shepard -- he is a lock down corner that has a chance to play on Sundays.

On offense the Mules will be as a good as ever. It all starts up front with a talented and deep group of guys. Three starters return on the O-Line for the Mules, including two All-MIAA players in Craig Harrison and Mike Gunselman. They will be charged with opening holes for an incredible one-two punch at running back. Second-Team All MIAA runner Glen Milner returns for his senior season; he will be joined in the backfield with junior transfer Anthony Stewart, a very quick and elusive back.

The Mules are deep and strong at wide receiver. Guys like Tim Richmond, Adam Parks, Damond Berry and Edgar Givens all return for the Mules making this a strength of the team.

Eric Czerniewski will once again quarterback the Mules. He has looked great in practice, and he is very comfortable in this new offense brought in by new offensive coordinator Charlie Stubbs.

Combine all this talent with a great coaching staff and seven home games, and you can see why we all should be excited about the upcoming season. Again, make your plans now to be at the home and season opener Thursday, August 28th at 7 p.m.

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