Ponciano Selects Starters for Opener at Boise State

Cal State Northridge football Coach Ron Ponciano on Thursday announced the starters for the opener at Division I Boise State on Sept. 5.

The offense is as follows: Marcus Brady, quarterback; Melvin Blue, running back; Aaron Arnold, Drew Hill, Mike Ogas and Eric Carpenter, receivers; David San Vicente, left tackle; Taffe Aina, left guard; Beau Cherry, center; Mike Barnes, right guard and Keith Kincaid, right tackle. Ryan Schatz will play tight end in certain situations.

The defense features Patrick Cwik, end; Ryan Hourigan, left tackle; Sean Beard, nose guard; Erik Gardner, right tackle; Shayne Blakey, Cos Abercrombie and Brennen Swanson, linebackers; Chazz Moore and Donnell Day, cornerbacks; Vito Clemente, strong safety and Jeremy Golden, free safety.

The kicker is Manny Marquez and the punter is Ethan Beck.

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Athletic Director Paul Bubb said Northridge football games will be broadcast live on KCSN-FM (88.5) and on a same-day delay basis over Cable Radio Network.

The games also will be heard live by accessing Northridge’s web site at www.csun.eduathletics.

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Wide receiver James Maldonado, a senior transfer from Kent State, returned to the Matadors after quitting last week.

Ponciano said Maldonado had “personal problems” and apologized to coaches.

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Northridge offensive coordinator Rob Phenicie said it was a sign of the times.

He reached into his shorts’ pocket after one recent practice and pulled out receiver Aaron Arnold’s earrings.

“I’m a coach of the ‘90s,” Phenicie said.