Carolina Rhinos 2001 Player Bios
Thursday March 29, 2001
CAROLINA RHINOS 2001 PLAYER BIOS
by John Boone, Carolina Rhinos
QUARTERBACKS
Randy Sullivan 6’1 210 Presbyterian
Randy Sullivan returns for his second season with the Rhinos. A versatile player last season, Sullivan’s primary numbers were in receiving, where he caught 15 passes for 210 yards and three touchdowns. On defense, Sullivan is in the Rhinos’ record book for longest fumble return for a touchdown (35 yards). A star player for Presbyterian, Sullivan was a four-year starting quarterback and PC’s all time leader in total offense with 5,713 career yards. Sullivan finished seventh in South Atlantic Conference history in total yards and tenth in passing.
Scott Gasper 6’0 190 West Virginia Wesleyan
Scott Gasper brings a wealth of quarterbacking experience to the Rhinos. Gasper was a stand out at West Virginia Wesleyan where he set nine school records. Gasper is the Bobcats’ career leader in touchdowns with 68, completions with 453, completion percentage at .581 and yards with 6,553. He also led the Bobcats to a WVIAC Championship in 1995. In 1997, Gasper was the second rated quarterback in passing efficiency with a 147.1 rating. Gasper finished his career at Wesleyan rated 7th all time in Division II quarterback efficiency rating. In 1999, Gasper played of the Orebro Black Knights of the Swedish Football League, and he was the MVP of the National Championship game in Sweden.
Steve Calhoun 6’2 230 New Mexico State
Steve Calhoun is an accomplished quarterback who began his collegiate career at Santa Ana College where he earned All-Conference honors before moving to New Mexico State. Calhoun won two National Championships in Semi-Pro in California (for who). From 1995 –2000, Calhoun played for the Dusseldorf Panthers in Germany. He was 1st Team All-Europe and Co-player of the Year in 1996 when he passed for 4,800 yards and 46 touchdowns in a single season.
Oscar Davenport 6’4 215 North Carolina
Oscar Davenport had a stellar career at the University of North Carolina and brings size and accuracy to the Rhinos quarterback position. Davenport finished his collegiate career with the highest pass completion percentage in Carolina football history at .599. He had 251 completions in 419 attempts for 3,090 yards with 18 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Davenport also had the lowest interception rate in Carolina history at 1.91. He was picked off just eight times in 419 attempts, and he set a record for most consecutive attempts without being intercepted at 154 attempts. Davenport earned MVP honors in the 1997 Gator Bowl as he led the Heels to a 20-13 victory over West Virginia and helped clinch a Top 10 national ranking for Carolina. In 1997, Davenport also received the E. Carrington Smith Award as Carolina’s Most Valuable Offensive Player.
KICKERS
Stan Whitlock 5’11 200 Wingate
Stan Whitlock brings consistency to the Rhinos kicking game. An Upstate native, Whitlock is a graduate of Laurens High School where he was a member of the 1991 State Championship team. Whitlock played collegiate football at Wingate where he was a star. He was a two time All-SAC Place Kicker and a three time All-SAC Punter. Whitlock finished his collegiate career as the all time leading scorer at Wingate. He also had the longest punt (78 yards) and field goal (53 yards) in school history. Whitlock attended training camp with the Dallas Cowboys in 1996 and mini-camp with the Chicago Bears in 1997 and 1998.
RB/LB
Brain Chapman 6’2 245 Hawaii
Brain Chapman brings versatility to the Rhinos line-up. At the University of Hawaii, Chapman player Nose Guard, Tackle, Defensive End, and Linebacker. In 1995, Champman was a member of the All-WAC team. He earned MVP honors for his play against BYU and Notre Dame in 1997. Chapman played Linebacker and Fullback for the San Jose Sabercats of the AFL in 1999 and played linebacker for the Green Bay Bombers of the IFL in 2000.
Rasheed Culler 5’11 235 Akron
Rasheed Culler began his playing career at Walsh University where he earned Defensive Player of the Year honors before moving on to the University of Akron. At Akron, Culler was a bruising fullback who was difficult to bring down. He had a career high 75 rushing yards and two touchdowns against Toledo in 1998 and finished as the teams second leading ground gainer (385) and average just under 5 yards per carry.
Bobby Hubbard 6’3 250 Furman
Bobby Hubbard brings size to the Rhinos running back and linebacker positions. Hubbard was a four-year letterman and two-year starter at Furman University. Hubbard was a member of the 1999 Southern Conference championship team. Hubbard totaled 102 tackles, seven for a loss, and 4 sacks in his career at Furman.
WR/LB
Jermaine Derricott 6’1 210 SC State
Jermaine Derricott comes to the Rhinos for SC State where he was an outstanding defensive back. Derricott earned All-MEAC 1st team honors in 1997 and 1998. In 1997 he was twice the MEAC Defensive Player of the Week and once was named the USA Today National Special Team Player of the Week. In 1998, Derricott was named MEAC Defensive Player of the year. He was a Sheridan Broadcasting Network All-American as well as a Divison I-AA All-American. Derricott was also a Burger King Scholar Athlete.
Jarvis Davis 6’4 225 Fayetteville State
A graduate of Spartanburg High School, Jarvis Davis was a star athlete at Fayetteville State where he started on both the football and basketball team. In 1998, Davis earned All-CIAA All-Conference Honors. He set a school record for interceptions in a season and tied a school record for interceptions in a single game. In 998 he was also a Street and Smith’s Black College Division II All-American and was twice named Don’ Hansen’s Football Gazette’s Player of the Week. In 1999, Davis was second of the team in tackles and pass break-ups. He was named CIAA Defensive Back of the Week and was named to the CIAA All-Conference Team-Honorable Mention.
Chris Anderson 6’3 1/2 220 Colorado
Anderson was one of the Buffaloes leading receivers in the mid-1990’s through 1997.
WR/DB
James Scott 6’3 190 Cincinnati
James Scott makes his second tour with the Rhinos. Last season, Scott caught 48 passes for 519 yards and 6 touchdowns. On defense, he had three interceptions and recovered three fumbles for touchdowns. Scott played his collegiate career at the University of Cincinnati where he earned a four-year scholarship. In 1993, Scott was UC’s Player of the Year. Scott brings speed to the Rhinos. He was a two-time Ohio State Champion in the high hurdles and won the indoor conference championship in the high hurdles. Scott played for the Dayton Skyhawks of the IFL in the 1999 season. He set a record for most catches (14) and most yardage (188) in an IFL game.
Mark Hays 5’9 210 UNLV
Mark Hays began his collegiate career at Cerritos Junior College before moving on to UNLV. At Cerritos, Hays was 1st Team All-Conference in 1995 and, in 1996, he led the nation in interceptions with ten and was 2nd Team All-American. Hays began playing at UNLV in 1997 and continue to bring home honors. Hays had ESPN’s Hit of the Year in 1997 versus Hawaii. He registered 21 tackles in a 1998 game against SMU. He played for the Albany Firebirds of the IFL in 1999 and led the league in interceptions with 7.
Sean Holifield 5’9 190 Southern Utah
Sean Holifield played at Mt. San Antonio Junior College where he earned 2nd team All-Mission League Honors before transferring to Southern Utah. Holifield was named Preseason All-League at Southern Utah. In 1995, He tallied 34 total tackles and one interception. Holifield had 38 tackles for the Thunderbirds in 1996, 2 for a loss. Holifield attended training camp with the Anaheim Piranhas of the AFL in 1997 and the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL in 1998.
Ernest Crosby 6’1 225 Furman
A Greenville native, Ernest Crosby was a four-year letterman at Furman University. He led the Paladins in rushing in 1996 and 1997. He rushed for a career high 243 yards and four touchdowns versus SC State in 1996. In 1997, Crosby was a Pre-Season All-Southern Conference Selection. Crosby finished his collegiate career with an average of 4.9 yards per carry and 16 touchdowns. Crosby played high school football for Christ Church Episcopal School.
Di Young 5’51/2 175 Presbyterian
Di Young comes to the Rhinos after finishing a stellar senior season at Presbyterian College. Young played in all 10 games for the Blue Hose in 2000. He lead the team in receptions with 38 and finished second in receiving yards with 580 and touchdown catches with 6. He caught four receptions against #2 Carson-Newman in PC’s 45-42 upset win. Young finished 5th in the South Atlantic Conference in receptions per game (3.80) and receiving yards per game (58). Young finished his collegiate career ranked 5th all time at PC in career receiving yards with 1,421, 5th all time in career receptions with 102, and tied for 6th all time in career touchdown catches with 10.
Shantay Taylor 6’2 190 N.C. State
Taylor played special teams and strong safety for North Carolina State through 1999. He played quarterback in junior college at NMMI and broke Roger Staubach’s
passing records in 1996.
Mike Holaren 5’10 195 Geneva
Mike Holeran comes to the Rhinos from Geneva College. Holaren helped lead Geneva to the NCCAA Champion. He won NAIA Receiver of the Year honors in 1999 and was 1st Team NAIA All-American. Holaren led the NAIA in receiving yards with 1526, touchdowns with 22, and receptions with 86. Holaren attended training camp with the Albany Firebirds of the AFL in 1999.
OL/DL
Michael Edmond 6’2 268 North Greenville
Michael Edmond was a four-year letter winner at North Greenville College. Edmond’s was part of North Greenville’s 1998 Mid-South Championship team. He earn All-Mid-South honors four times. Edmond’s played in 10 games for North Greenville during his senior season in 1999. He registered 43 total tackles, 5 for a loss, and had seven sacks and one fumble recovery.
Jerry Myers 6’3 320 Grambling
Jerry Myers was coached by the legendary Eddie Robinson at Grambling State University. Myers earned All-SWAC honors and was part of the 1994 SWAC Championship team. Myers was on the Black College All-Star Team and earned All-American honors (?). Myers played semi-professional football with the Mississippi Pride and the New Orleans Hurricanes. In 1999, the Hurricanes were Southeastern Champions.
Adam Cresswell 6’3 264 Presbyterian
Cresswell started in all 10 games for PC in 200. He registered 29 total stops and finished second on the team in sacks with 4.5. He finished fourth on the team in tackles for a loss with 7 for a total loss of 41 yards. He tallied seven total stops in PC’s 45-42 upset win over #2 Carson-Newman. Cresswell registered a pair of sacks versus Wingate and Tusculum.
Shedrick Henderson 6’8 325 Benedict
Shedrick Henderson earned MVP honors at Navarro Junior College before transfering to Benedict College. Henderson attended training camp with Montreal of the CFL in 2000 and the Florida Bobcats of the AFL in 2001.
Clinton Burns 6’4 305 Morgan State
Clinton Burns was an All-MEAC selection at Morgan State in 1998.
Patrick Bradford 6’2 285 Georgia Tech
Patrick Bradford started as a true freshman and all four years at for Georgia Tech. He attended training camp with Amsterdam of NFL Europe in 2000.
Ronnie Washburn 6’2 275 Livingstone
Ronnie Washburn returns for the Rhinos after joining the team late last season. He played two years at Livingstone College after transferring from Gardner-Webb University. Washburn was a two-time All-CIAA selection and once selected as CIAA Defensive Player of the Year. Washburn earned Division II All-American honors and played in the Snowbowl, the Division II All-Star Game.
Eric Chandler 6’8 352 Mansfield University
An offensive lineman at Mansfield, Chandler was an ECAC Division II All-Conference selection and All-Northeast Region selection in 1998. During 1997-98 he was known as the largest player playing NCAA football at 6’8” and between 379-411 pounds.
