SS3 Sports Maryland Associated Press All-State Football By Sheldon Shealer December 23rd, 2002 BALTIMORE -- The Maryland Associated Press High School All-State Teams are selected through a statewide survey of sports reporters. The Consensus All-State team is the Top 30 vote-getters from the Big School and Small School All-State teams. The Big Schools are from the state's Class 4A, 3A and similar sized-private schools. The Small Schools are from the state's Class 2A, 1A and similar-sized private schools. The All-State lists are compiled by Sheldon Shealer and Mark Thomas for The Associated Press. Second Team - Offense - Nick Tanis, Mount St. Joseph Sr., 6-2, 170 Baltimore Sun Newspaper All-Metro Football Team: Offense Second-Team Offense December 9th, 2002 Nick TanisMount St. Joseph Senior Quarterback Baltimore Sun Newspaper All Baltimore City/County Quarterback Second-Team Offense December 3rd, 2002 Nick TanisMount St. Joseph Senior Quarterback Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association All MIAA Teams 2002 Fall Season November 21st, 2002 Nick Tanis of Mount St. Joseph was named to the ALL MIAA Football - A Conference Team. Baltimore Touchdown Club Senior All-Star Football Game November 11th, 2002 Dear Nick Tanis Congratulations, you have been selected by the Baltimore Touchdown Club staff to participate in the Senior All-Star Football Game 2002. This years game will be played on Saturday, December 7th - 7 PM at Howard High School in Howard County Maryland. You should take great pride in being selected, this is the best of the best in the State of Maryland. Baltimore Sun Newspaper Results and Schedule Mount St. Joseph 28, Loyola 14 November 3rd, 2002 MSJ-Taylor 11 pass from Nick Tanis MSJ-Roberts 11 pass from Nick Tanis Maryland Independent Results and Schedule Missed PATS Doom Cougars In Non-Conference Bout By Ricky Grow Special To The Independent October 30, 2002 The Gaels increased their advantage to nine when senior gunslinger Nick Tanis rifled a sharp slant pass to receiver Matt Goldberg 19 yards for a touchdown. Catonsville Times Unbeaten Calvert Hall Rushes Through Mount St. Joe Defense by Craig Clary October 9th, 2002 That 28-9 lead seemed secure until St. Joe quarterback Nick Tanis (16-for-28, 184 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs) marched the Gaels 70 yards with two completions to Kevin Burnett for 11 and 13 yards, one to Asante Kufour for 23 yards and two to James Roberts, the second a 16-yard TD. Baltimore Sun Newspaper Calvert Hall routs Mt. St. Joe, 56-22 By Lem Satterfield Special To The Sun October 6th, 2002 Melvin Alaeze had a sack of Nick Tanis (217 passing yards), whose only scoring pass went to James Roberts (six receptions, 77 yards). Baltimore Sun Newspaper Mount St. Joe Falls, 48-45 By Jeff Seidel Special To The Sun September 29th, 2002 Gilman then had to hold off Mount St. Joseph quarterback Nick Tanis, who torched the Greyhounds' defense for 363 yards. Tanis twice got the Gaels into opposition territory in the final minute, but interceptions by Nathan Hummel and Anthony Triplin ended the drives. "I think Mount St. Joseph was just magnificent," said Gilman coach Biff Poggi. "I thought they outplayed us. I thought they outcoached us. We've never given up 45 points since I've [been here]." Gazette Newspaper Despite Fewer Snaps, Gaels Crackle, Pop Bears by James Peters September 24th, 2002 Landon pushed the lead back to 14-7 on a 1-yard run by fullback Andy Loomis with 1:01 left in the opening quarter. His score was set up by a Lattimore fumble on a punt return that was recovered by co-captain Mike Chapman. Three plays later, Lattimore redeemed himself with a 70-yard touchdown run on lateral from quarterback Nick Tanis. Lattimore received the ball on the right sideline but ran all the way across to the left sideline for the score early in the second quarter. Landon took a 21-14 lead by marching 85 yards on 11 plays. Fullback Austin Sanders capped the impressive drive with a 2-yard touchdown run. The Gaels, however, struck again on their very next play from scrimmage as Nick Tanis hooked up with Matt Goldberg for a 72-yard touchdown pass with 1:29 left before halftime. Baltimore Sun Newspaper Mt. St. Joseph outruns Landon, 35-21 By Nathan Max Special To The Sun September 21st, 2002 With the Bears leading 14-7, Lattimore lined up on the right as the only running back behind three receivers, caught a crisp, lateral pass from senior quarterback Nick Tanis, reversed field and bolted 70 yards down the left sideline to score. John Mudrick's extra-point kick tied the game, 14-14, on the first play of the second quarter. ...the Gaels tied it again on a 72-yard strike from Nick Tanis to junior wide receiver Matt Goldberg and another Mudrick extra point. Nick Tanis completed eight of 11 passes for 147 yards, one touchdown and one interception, and Goldberg made three catches for 113 yards and a touchdown in the first half before leaving with an injured wrist. In the second half, the Gaels all but abandoned the pass, Nick Tanis throwing just three times.

Baltimore Sun Newspaper Results and Schedule Mount St. Joseph 35, Landon 21 September 21st, 2002 MSJ-Lattimore 71 pass from Nick Tanis MSJ-Goldberg 70 pass from Nick Tanis Gazette Newspaper Game Outlook by Terron Hampton September 12th, 2002 If the Mustangs are to have success against Mount St. Joseph, the defense will have to find a way to contain quarterback Nick Tanis. Nick Tanis was a very impressive 20-of-33 passing for 211 yards and two touchdowns in Mount St. Joseph's 35-21 season-opening loss to WCAC foe Good Counsel. Baltimore Sun Newspaper Results and Schedule Mount St. Joseph 31, Central 14 September 7th, 2002 Campanero 6 pass from Nick Tanis Kufuor 17 pass from Nick Tanis Foster 1 pass from Nick Tanis Catonsville Times Area Squads Chose Sides On The Gridiron by Craig Clary September 4th, 2002 Senior quarterback Nick Tanis (6-foot-2, 170) is getting looks from Delaware and William & Mary. Baltimore Sun Newspaper Football Players To Watch September 3, 2002 Nick Tanis Mount St. Joseph, QB His 2,342 passing yards led the state and his 36 touchdowns were a state record. The senior, who completed 58 percent of his throws, is rated among the best quarterbacks on the East Coast. SS3 Sports Getting A Kick Out Of Football By Sheldon Shealer September 3rd, 2002 Nick Tanis, Mount St. Joseph...Get used to seeing this name throughout the season. The state passing leader from last year opened the 2002 campaign with a 20-of-33 performance for 211 yards and two touchdowns in the Gaels' 35-21 loss to Good Counsel. Baltimore Sun Newspaper Football Preseason Top 15 September 3, 2002 Mount St. Joseph - Behind two-way player Keon Lattimore and QB Nick Tanis, the Gaels will be their usual high-scoring selves. Gazette Newspaper At Good Counsel, The Gooch Is Loose by James Peters Staff Writer September 2nd, 2002 Carter's first touchdown scamper of 14 yards gave the Falcons the lead back for good at 13-7 as Mount St. Joseph's followed Rhea's score with a 12-yard touchdown pass from Nick Tanis (20 for 33, 212 yards) to Devon Smith. The ensuing extra point gave the Gaels a 7-6 lead. Gooch and Company came right back on their very next offensive play and made the score 28-14 as the young quarterback found Bowman for a second time. The see-saw affair continued as Nick Tanis hooked up with James Roberts from eight yards out to cut the Gaels’ deficit to 28-21 with 7:33 left in the game. Baltimore Sun Newspaper Mount St. Joseph Loses Opener By Nathan Max Special To The Sun August 31, 2002 Mount St. Joseph loses opener against Good Counsel, 35-21 - Gaels hurt themselves with a variety of mistakes. Mount St. Joseph senior quarterback Nick Tanis, who led the state as a junior in passing yards (2,342) and touchdown passes (36), completed 20 of 33 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns. But he also threw an interception on his second pass of the game that was returned 40 yards for a touchdown by Good Counsel cornerback Billy Rhea. Baltimore Sun Newspaper No. 3 Brother No. 1 On Recruiters' Lists By Lem Satterfield Sun Staff August 29rd, 2002 Mount St. Joseph quarterback Nick Tanis can attest to what it's like to face Abiamiri. "Victor's the kind of player that, when you go to block him, he won't stay blocked. He gets close by, with his long arms, and he's so fast, that it's hard to get away," Nick Tanis said. "You're trying to keep your eyes on your receivers down the field, but you have to try to keep one eye on him every single play." Baltimore Touchdown Club Super 22 Banquet May 28th, 2002 Dear Nick Tanis It is my pleasure to inform you that you have been selected to represent your school at the Fifth Annual Super 22 Banquet.... The banquet is designed to enhance your exposure to college coaches and recognize your football accomplishments... Brian Abbott President Baltimore Touchdown Club The Insiders - Student Sports By Sheldon Shealer May 20th, 2002 Sheahin was graded the top quarterback in attendance, followed by Chris Campbell from Eleanor Roosevelt (Greenbelt), Brad Baer of Westminster and Nick Tanis of Mount St. Joseph (Baltimore). The coach running the quarterback drills thought Sheahin and Nick Tanis were I-AA quality players.

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