USD Football 2007

USD: Mark Cianciulli enters his fifth year at USD and fourth straight year of competition... Three-time USD Kevin Briscoe Special Team's Player of the Year (2004-2006) ... Will again compete at running back and see action as a return specialist... Last year averaged 16.7 yards on 7 kickoff returns, and also made some key tackles on special teams with 16 stops (8 solo) ... Selected PFL All-Academic 2nd Team for Special Teams ... In 2005 he averaged 20.7 yards on 9 kickoff returns ... Chipped in with 14 tackles (8 solo) and 1 fumble recovery with special teams... In 2004 rushed 13 times for 51 yards and 1 TD (7 yards vs. Davidson)... Also chipped in with 11 kickoff returns for 21 1 yards (19.2 ave.) ... Is a four-time PFL Honor Roll selection for his academic achievements... In 2003 sat out as red-shirt. High School: Mark collected over 1,700 all purpose yards during his senior year for Corona del Mar while earning Offensive MVP honors... Also earned Offensive MVP honors his junior year after rushing for 1,300 yards... Ranks second in school history in rushing... Also lettered in track where he was named MVP of Sprinters. Personal: Born on September 24, 1985 in Los Angeles, CA... Also recruited by Penn and Dartmouth... Chose USD for the academics, football program and location... Notes that he loves all sports. Major: Business Economics. Minor: Real Estate.

Mark Cianciulli #35 SR RB

USD: Deene Kabiling returns for his third year of competition where he will compete for playing time with the offensive line unit. . . He sat out during the recent 2006 campaign... In 2005 he appeared in first two games of the season before going down with a leg injury and missing next four. .. Returned for the D ayton game on October 15th and appeared in final six games including PFL Championship win over Morehead State. High School: Played under Coach Yandall at University City HS... Also lettered in wrestling and track in high school. Personal: Born on April 11, 1986 in the Philippines... Chose USD for the education and football program. Major: Psychology.

USD: Mark Johnson enters his senior campaign with the Toreros where he will com– pete for playing time in the secondary (corner back & safety) ... Last season appeared in 10 contests and totaled 7 tackles and 1 pass breakup ... In 2005 he chipped in with 15 tackles (13 solo stops) in a back-up role... Recorded 7 solo tackles in road win at

Deene Kabiling #71 SR OL

Menlo . . . Tied a school record with a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown, to go with 5 tackles, in road win at Valparaiso while earning PFL Player of the Week honors ... In 2004 chipped in with 12 tackles and 1 fumble recovery. High School: From Coto de Caza, CA, Mark prepped at Santa Margarita Catholic High School where he earned the Coach's Award and was named team captain his senior year... Named Most Improved Offensive Player his junior year. Personal: Born on October 12, 1985 in Mission Viejo, CA. .. Also recruited by UC Davis and Cor– nell... Chose USD for its location and to get an excellent education... His brother, Matt, competed in high jump for the University of Arizona... Mark enjoys watching 'Pardon the Interruption'. Major: Business.

Mark Johnson #26 SR DB

USD: Jason McFarland enters his fourth year at USD and third on the field with the offensive line unit... Once again he will compete for playing time at guard position... Last year he saw action in 9 contests as the Torero offense ranked 1st in total offense and scoring... In 2005 he played a key role with the offensive line unit with both run blocking and pass protection as the Toreros set numerous offensive school records including 485.2 yards of total offense per game and 42.6 points... In 2004 he sat out as a red-shirt. High School: Prepped at Leigh High School and earned the Academic/ Athletic Award, the Sports Boosters Scholarship and All-League honors his senior year... Named Lineman of the Year his sophomore season... Lettered in baseball at Leigh HS. Personal: Born on June 14, 1985 in San Jose, CA. .. Also recruited by Saint Mary's, San Jose State, Humboldt and UC Davis... Chose USD for the great athletic and academic programs... Enjoys to surf, and hunting and fishing in his spare time... His father,Jim, played football at Long

Beach. Major: Marine Biology; Minor: Environmental Studies.

Jason McFarland #78 SR OL

USD: Ben Hannula returns for his fourth season and third year of competition ... Two-way player that will see ac– tion at defensive back and wide receiver. .. Projected to start at corner back for Torero defense ... Last year named 2nd Team Mid-Major All-American (Football Gazette) and 2nd Team All-PFL offense ... Led team with 56 recep– tions - good for 549 yards (9.8 ave.) and 4 touchdowns ... In Gridiron Classic game vs. Monmouth, Ben played both ways and hauled in two interceptions, including a 1st quarter pick that he returned for a 37-yard TD and 7-0 lead for the Toreros .. . In 2005 totaled 16 tackles (10 solo) with 1 fumble recovery ... Also added 3 receptions for 20 yards and 3 punt returns for 87 yards with a long of 68 at Valparaiso ... Younger brother of recent Torero graduate Adam Hannula ... Sat out the 2004 season. High School: An outstanding athlete, Ben was an All-League quarterback his senior year at Bellarmine Prep in Washington ... Named a 2nd Team All-League QB and All-State special team's player his junior year... Also lettered in basketball and track & field. Personal: Born on October 13, 1985 in Tacoma, Washington ... Also recruited by Montana State, Holy Cross and Washington ... Chose USD because it was a good fit for him. Major: Business. Minor: Biology.

Ben Hannula #5 JR DB/WR