"These three players are a great way to kick-off our 2015 signing class," said Stewart. "Toby and Colin will be able to come in immediately and have a chance to make an impact on our defense, while Ben will be able to help us on the offensive line where we lost three seniors last season. To sign three players of this caliber under ideal circumstances would be speak highly of our staff here at Murray State, but to get this done during a transition period is a testament to how hard our coaches work and how committed to this program they are."
Colin Frickey is a 6-3, 240-pound, sophomore defensive end from Clearwater, Kansas. Frickey prepped at Clearwater High School before spending the past year at Butler CC.
In 2014, Frickey racked up 44 tackle for an average of 4.4 per game. In addition, he had two sacks for 12 yards of loss and six tackles-for-loss for a total of 21 yards.
Joining Frickey in Murray, will be his Butler teammate Toby Omli, a 6-0, 200-pound, sophomore safety from Brookville, Kansas. Before arriving in El Dorado, Omli played high school ball at Ell-saline High School.
Omli was a big part of the Grizzlies' defense last season finishing fifth on the team with 70 tackles for 6.4 per game. He also had one tackle-for-loss for three yards, a forced fumble and a pass break-up. For his efforts, Omli was named as 2014 KJCCC All-Conference selection.
Ben Luper is 6-5, 280-pound, junior offensive lineman from Springfield, Missouri. Before playing the 2013 and 2014 seasons at Fort Scott, he attended and played at Lighthouse Christian High School.
Luper played on an offensive line that produced the 17th most rushing yards in the NJCAA last season. The Greyhound line allowed its backs to rush for 1,899 yards and 16 touchdowns last season. For his work, Luper also earned 2014 KJCCC All-Conference honors.
