STARS OF 2008:

QB Daniel Raudabaugh -- A junior, he passed for 221 yards a game last year with 12 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. A better running game would help him immensely.

WR Armand Robinson -- The 6-1, 197-pound rising sophomore is an explosive receiver who can make catches in traffic and break tackles. He had 33 catches for 471 yards, including a team-high three touchdown, last season.

RB Andre Bratton -- If he can stay healthy, the rising junior could help jumpstart the offense.

LB Clayton Mullins -- The returning MAC Defensive Player of the Year had 143 tackles, 13.5 tackles for losses, four sacks, six pass breakups and a forced fumble last season.

TOP NEWCOMERS

RB Dan Green -- The 5-10, 195-pound freshman is fast and elusive with excellent cutback ability. He could contribute right away after averaging more than six yards a carry in high school.

OL Nick Kemper -- The 6-3, 275-pound freshman has outstanding fundamentals and could compete for playing time right away. His dad started at offensive tackle for Miami in the 1980s.

RB Quincy Landingham -- He played last fall as a true freshman at Wisconsin, transferred to Miami and enrolled for the second semester. He'll be eligible this fall and is likely to get carries.

WR Joe Clarke -- The 6-3, 190-pound freshman has great hands and could emerge as a big-play threat.

ROSTER REPORT

--Jay Graham, the former Tennessee star and NFL player, joined the staff as running backs coach earlier this month. He comes to the RedHawks from the University of Tennessee-Martin, where he was running backs coach and recruiting coordinator.

--The RedHawks return every starter from last year's MAC-best defense, including conference Defensive Player of the Year Clayton Mullins. The senior linebacker made 143 tackles and 13.5 tackles for losses.

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