Bemidji State Football 2008 roster
2008 Numerical 2008 rosters Roster
No 1 2 3 4 4a 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13a 14 15 16 16a 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27a 28 28a 29 30 30a 31 32 32a 33 34 34a 35 36 37 38 39 39a 40 41 41a 42 43 44 45 45a 46 47 48 49 50 51 52a
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Name Pat Pitman Terrell Phelps Brandon Miles Adam Berg Andrew Matthieson Erick Newman Sid Johnson Justin Lee Derek Edholm Andrew Schultz Jody Henningson Cameron Abrams Micky Nicholas George Kadlec Jason Kafka Josh Williams Josh Karch Connor Sathre Lance Rongstad Jake Schmidt Dusty Sluzewicz Tim Saxon Jr. Paul Potemra Spencer Wagner Matt Jauch Michael Ellison Jake Anderson Elliot Waterhouse Jason Kunz Aaron Roland Kory Harris Kyle Nohre Mitch Ford Mike Brown Eurise Watson Taylor Heck Nate Solors Brody Scheff Jake Kelly David Olson George Percak-Dennet Cody Gregg Thomas Thomason Mike Erwin Luke Knutson Zach Wold Jesse Sundby Bryce Gardner Matt Anderson Jacob Ledding Brad Hemling Jeremy Gettel Dustin Kroeplin Gary Miller Cory Crosby Beau Wakefield Andrew Eagan Brian Renkes Charles Hrdlicka Dan Christensen Brett DeLange Alex Mock Nick Zander
Pos Exp LB Jr-2L CB Sr-3L RB So-1L WR So-1L QB Fr-HS RB Sr-3L DB So-1L WR Fr-RS QB So-1L WR So-1L WR Fr-HS WR Fr-RS DB Fr-RS WR Sr-3L WR Fr-HS QB Sr-1L LB Sr-3L QB Fr-RS QB Fr-HS DB Fr-RS DB Fr-RS WR Fr-RS K/P So-1L DB Jr-2L LB Fr-RS CB Jr-2L LB Jr-2L WR Fr-HS DB Sr-3L DB So-1L DB Fr-HS DB Fr-RS RB Fr-HS FB Fr-RS RB Jr-1L RB Fr-HS FB Fr-RS DB Fr-RS DB Fr-HS LB Jr-TR LB Fr-RS LB Fr-HS DB Fr-RS DB Jr-2L DB Fr-RS RB Fr-RS K/P Fr-RS WR Fr-HS FB Fr-RS LB Fr-RS LB Fr-HS FB Sr-3L RB Fr-HS LB Jr-TR OLB Fr-HS WR Fr-HS LB So-1L DB Fr-HS DB Fr-HS OLB Fr-HS OL Fr-HS LB Fr-RS LB Fr-HS
2008 Alphabetical Roster No. 11 94 60 24 73 40 4 96 70 56 29 72 86 49 45 67 81a 50 46 8 23 36 28a 92a 80 39a 42 59 34a 62 58 27a 30a 41a 10 48 87 65 22 6 53 13a 13 15 32a 37 43 26 93 83 41 89 7 88 57 4a 80a 99 79 91 68
NAME Cameron Abrams Brad Albano Aaron Alexander Jake Anderson Jordan Anderson Matt Anderson Adam Berg Josh Beste Kyle Blanchard Brandon Bonderson Mike Brown Jake Caillier Tyler Chappell Dan Christensen Cory Crosby Troy Dale Billy Deane Brett DeLange Andrew Eagan Derek Edholm Michael “Tiger” Ellison Mike Erwin Mitch Ford Brendon Forrest Matt Gandrud Bryce Gardner Jeremy Gettel Timo Gleason Cody Gregg Neil Grosse Kolby Gullickson Kory Harris Taylor Heck Brad Hemling Jody Henningson Charles Hrdlicka Justin Hunt Cory Immerman Matt Jauch Sid Johnson Joe Johnsrud Jason Kafka George Kadlec Josh Karch Jake Kelly Luke Knutson Dustin Kroeplin Jason Kunz Jordan Lardinois Sam Larson Jacob Ledding Garrett Lee Justin Lee Brian Leonhardt Nathan Mahlik Andrew Matthieson Luke Mattson Kyle McMartin Alonzo Melton Andrew Mesker Davis Mickelson
POS WR DT OL LB OL FB WR DE OL LB FB OL WR OLB OLB DL DL OL LB QB CB DB RB TE WR WR FB LB LB OL LB DB RB LB WR DB WR OL LB DB LB WR WR LB DB DB RB DB DL WR LB DE WR TE OL QB WR DE OL DE OL
HT 5-8 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-3 5-9 6-2 6-1 6-2 6-1 5-11 6-1 5-11 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-0 5-7 5-11 5-10 6-3 6-2 5-9 5-10 5-10 509 6-2 5-10 5-10 5-8 6-1 6-0 5-8 5-10 5-11 6-1 5-7 5-10 5-10 6-2 6-0 5-11 6-0 6-0 5-11 6-3 6-2 6-1 6-4 5-9 6-6 6-6 6-3 6-3 6-2 6-5 6-3 6-6
WT 179 270 285 220 305 215 180 212 275 220 195 268 190 210 215 230 225 285 231 172 170 190 175 240 170 170 244 210 195 240 210 160 172 185 170 175 150 267 197 165 200 175 190 225 185 200 210 201 240 185 217 210 184 215 310 210 175 245 290 225 285
YR/ELIG Fr-RS Jr-TR Jr-TR Jr-2L Fr-HS Fr-RS So-1L Fr-RS Fr-HS Fr-HS Fr-RS Fr-RS Jr-TR Fr-HS Fr-HS Fr-HS Fr-HS Fr-HS So-1L So-1L Jr-2L Jr-2L Fr-HS Fr-HS Fr-HS Fr-HS Sr-3L Fr-HS Fr-HS Fr-HS Fr-RS Fr-HS Fr-HS Fr-HS Fr-HS Fr-HS Fr-RS Fr-RS Fr-RS So-1L Fr-HS Fr-HS Sr-3L Sr-3L Fr-HS Fr-RS Fr-HS Sr-3L Jr-2L Sr-1L Fr-RS Fr-HS Fr-RS Fr-HS Sr-3L Fr-HS Fr-HS Sr-3L Fr-HS Fr-HS Fr-RS
HOMETOWN (Previous SCHOOL) Brooklyn Park, Minn. (Osseo HS) Farmington, Minn. (N.D. State College of Science) Antioch, Calif (LMCC) Karlstad, N.D. (Tri-County HS) Newfolden, Minn. (Marshall County Central HS) Hibbing, Minn. (Hibbing HS) Cambridge, Minn. (Cambridge-Isanti HS) East Grand Forks, Minn. (East Grand Forks HS) Park Rapids, Minn. (Park Rapids HS) Nashwauk, Minn. (Nashwauk-Keewatin HS) Lake in the Hills Ill. (Crystal Lake South HS) Crookston, Minn. (Crookston HS) Kenai, Alaska (Kenai HS) Chicago, Ill. (Amos Alonzo Stagg HS) Cold Spring, Minn. (Racori HS) Portland, N.D. (May-Port CG HS) Adams, Wis. (Adams-Friendship HS) Plainfield, Ill. (Plainfield Central HS) Sauk Village, Ill. (Marian Catholic HS) Anoka, Minn. (Anoka HS) Columbus, Ohio (Walnut Ridge / Ohio Univ.) New York, N.Y. Cavalier, N.D. (Cavalier HS) Elk River, Minn. (Elk River HS) Elk River, Minn. (Elk River HS) Soldotna, Alaska (Soldotna HS) Stewart, Minn. (McLeod West HS) Soldotna, Alaska (Soldotna HS) Bemidji, Minn. (Bemidji HS) Spring Lake Park, Minn. (Spring Lake Park HS) Fertile, Minn. (Fertile-Beltrami HS) Eagan, Minn. (Eagan HS) Sauk Rapids, Minn. (Becker HS) Richland Center, WIs. (Richland Center HS) Elburn, Ill. (Kaneland HS) Wolf Lake, Minn. (Menahga HS) Bemidji, Minn. (Bemidji HS) Becker, Minn. (Becker HS) Middleton, Wis. (Middleton HS) Fairbanks, Alaska (Lathrop HS) Kelliher, Minn. (Kelliher HS) Oaklawn, Ill. (St. Rita HS) Chicago, Ill. (Lockport HS) Moorhead, Minn. (Moorhead HS) Alpharette, Ga. (Chattahoochee HS) Bagley, Minn. (Bagley HS) Withee, Wis. (Owen-Withee HS) Esko, Minn. (Esko HS) New Franken, Wis. (Notre Dame Academy) Fergus Falls, Minn. Underwood, Minn. (Underwood HS) Otsego, Minn. (Rogers HS) Burlington, Ill. (Burlington Central HS) Blaine, Minn. (Spring Lake Park HS) Two Rivers, Wis. (Roncalli Manitowoc HS) Alpharette, Ga. (Milton HS) Eagan, Minn. (Eagan HS) Osceola, Wis. (Osceola HS) Minneapolis, Minn. (Patrick Henry HS) Parkers Prairie, Minn. (Parkers Prairie HS) Ashby, Minn. (Public High)
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Bemidji State Football 2008 roster
2008 Alphabetical Roster No. 3 44 61 51 5 12 28 33 95a 66 71 34 2 1 20 54 47 27 16a 63 74 77 85a 16 19 17 84 32 9 18 81 82 31 39 85 89a 35 97 21 30 25 45a 38 69 95 14 90 98 55 52a 92 75
NAME Brandon Miles Gary Miller Jonathan Miller Alex Mock Erick Newman Micky Nicholas Kyle Nohre David Olson Zach Orr Steve Pappas Chris Parrish George Percak-Dennet Terrell Phelps Pat Pitman Paul Potemra Billy Quistorff Brian Renkes Aaron Roland Lance Rongstad Dan Roscoe Austin Roberts Devin Rosenow Billy Sather Connor Sathre Tim Saxon, Jr. Jake Schmidt Mike Schaaf Brody Scheff Andrew Schultz Dusty Sluzewicz Keith Smith Korey Smith Nate Solors Jesse Sundby Tony Svare Bryan Syrstad Thomas Thomsen Alex Verneret Spencer Wagner Eurise Watson Elliot Waterhouse Beau Wakefield Zach Wold Chad Whaley Bryan Wick Josh Williams Rob Wills Nick Wilson Nick Wilson Nick Zander Jake Zimmerman Eric Zingleman
POS RB LB OL LB RB DB DB LB DE OL OL LB CB LB K/P LB DB DB QB OL OL OL DE QB WR DB DE DB WR DB WR WR FB K/P TE DL DB DE DB RB WR WR RB OL DE QB DE DL OL LB DE DL
HT 5-10 6-2 6-2 5-10 5-10 6-0 5-11 6-3 6-4 6-2 6-0 6-2 5-9 6-0 5-11 5-11 6-0 6-0 6-3 6-4 6-4 6-3 6-3 6-1 6-0 6-0 6-3 6-0 6-1 5-10 6-3 6-3 5-7 5-7 6-1 6-1 6-0 6-2 5-8 5-10 5-11 5-9 6-0 6-3 6-4 6-0 6-4 6-0 6-3 5-11 6-4 6-1
WT 190 235 270 187 200 162 185 235 270 312 322 218 170 226 170 220 195 185 190 335 245 315 225 209 197 171 220 177 180 180 210 210 220 204 230 217 185 235 155 210 180 155 184 279 240 220 239 215 240 215 244 258
YR/ELIG So-1L Jr-TR Fr-HS Fr-RS Sr-3L Fr-RS Fr-RS Jr-TR Fr-HS Fr-RS Jr-2L Fr-RS Sr-3L Jr-2L So-1L Fr-RS Fr-HS So-1L Fr-HS Sr-3L Fr-RS Jr-TR Fr-HS Fr-RS Fr-RS Fr-RS Fr-HS Fr-RS So-1L Fr-RS Jr-TR Jr-TR Fr-RS Fr-RS So-1L Fr-HS Fr-RS Fr-HS Jr-2L Jr-1L Fr-HS Fr-HS Fr-RS So-1L Jr-2L Sr-1L So-1L Fr-RS Fr-HS Fr-HS Fr-HS Fr-RS
HOMETOWN (Previous SCHOOLS) Kenai, Alaska (Kenai HS) Ukiah, Calif. (Mendocino CC) Bemidji, Minn. (Bemidji HS) Williston, N.D. (Williston HS) Naperville, Ill. (Downers Grove South HS) Oak Forest, Ill. (Oak Forest HS) Bemidji, Minn. (Bemidji HS) Rapid City, S.D. (Rochester CC) Wasilla, Alaska (Wasilla HS) Appleton, Wis. (Appleton East HS) Grand Forks, N.D. (Central HS) Wasilla, Alaska (Wasilla HS) Lincolnton, N.C. (Lincolnton HS) Billings, Mont. (Skyview HS) Poolesville, Md. (U of Maryland-Baltimore County) Milwaukee, Wis. (Hartford Union HS) Hutchinson, Minn. (Hutchinson HS) Wahpeton, N.D. (Wahpeton HS) Eleva, Wis. (Eleva-Strum Central HS) Plymouth, Minn. (Wayzata HS) Soldotna, Alaska (Soldotna HS) St. Cloud, Minn. (Itasca CC) Brainerd, Minn. (Brainerd HS) Osseo, Minn. (Osseo HS) Minneapolis, Minn. (Patrick Henry HS) Frederic, Wis. (Frederic HS) Chetek, Wis. (Chetek HS) Waconia, Minn. (Waconia HS) Grand Forks, N.D. (Central HS) Homer Glen, Ill. (Lockport HS) Jacksonville, Fla. (Nathan Bedford Forrest HS) Jacksonville, Fla. (Nathan Bedford Forrest HS) Elk River, Minn. (Elk River HS) Argyle, Minn. (Stephen-Argyle Central HS) Grand Forks, N.D. (Central HS) Thompson, N.D. (Thompson HS) Denmark Snellville, Ga. (Dacula HS) Bismarck, N.D. (Century HS) Dayton, Ohio (Meadowdale / Ohio Univ.) Chetek, Wis. (Chetek HS) Buttemut, Wis. (Park Falls HS) Hatton, N.D. (Hatton HS) North Pole, Alaska (Ben Eielson HS) Duluth, Minn. (Duluth-Denfeld HS) Downey, Calif (Los Angeles Southwest CC) Roseville, Minn. (Roseville Area HS) Green Isle, Minn. (Mayer Lutheran HS) Forest Lake, Minn. (Forest Lake HS) Eleva, Wis. (Eleva-Strum HS) Bruce, Wis. (Bruce HS) Andover, Minn. (Andover HS)
2008 Numerical Roster 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 62 63 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 77 79 80 80a 81 81a 82 83 84 85 85a 86 87 88 89 89a 90 91 92 92a 93 94 95 95a 96 97 98 99
Joe Johnsrud Billy Quistorff Nick Wilson Brandon Bonderson Nathan Mahlik Kolby Gullickson Timo Gleason Aaron Alexander Neil Grosse Dan Roscoe Cory Immerman Steve Pappas Troy Dale Davis Mickelson Chad Whaley Kyle Blanchard Chris Parrish Jake Caillier Jordan Anderson Austin Roberts Eric Zingleman Devin Rosenow Alonzo Melton Mike Gandrud Luke Mattson Keith Smith Billy Deane Korey Smith Sam Larson Mike Schaaf Tony Svare Billy Sather Tyler Chappell Justin Hunt Brian Leonhardt Garrett Lee Bryan Syrstad Rob Wills Andrew Mesker Jake Zimmerman Brendon Forrest Jordan Lardinois Brad Albano Bryan Wick Zach Orr Josh Beste Alex Verneret Nick WIlson Kyle McMartin
LB Fr-HS LB Fr-RS OL Fr-HS LB Fr-HS OL Sr-3L LB Fr-RS LB Fr-HS OL Jr-TR OL Fr-HS OL Sr-3L OL Fr-RS OL Fr-RS DL Fr-HS OL Fr-RS OL So-1L OL Fr-HS OL Jr-2L OL Fr-RS OL Fr-HS OL Fr-RS DL Fr-HS OL Jr-TR OL Fr-HS WR Fr-HS WR Fr-HS WR Jr-TR DL Fr-HS WR Jr-TR WR Sr-1L DL Fr-HS TE So-1L DE Fr-HS WR Jr-TR WR Fr-RS TE Fr-HS DE Fr-HS DL Fr-HS DE So-1L DE Fr-HS DE Fr-HS TE Fr-HS DE Jr-2L DT Jr-TR DE Jr-2L DE Fr-HS DE Fr-RS DE Fr-HS DL Fr-RS DE Sr-3L
Pronunciation Guide Josh BESTE Charles HRDLICKA Matt JAUCH Dustin KROEPLIN George KADLEC Jason KUNZ
BEST-ee rud-lick-ah YAWK CROW-plin KAD-leck KOONZ
Jordan LARDINOIS Brian LEONHARDT Nathan MAHLIK Paul POTEMRA Connor SATHRE Dusty SLUZEWICZ
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Bemidji State Football 2 0 0 8 B e av e r s
Jake Anderson Linebacker
Junior I 6-1 I 225
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Karlstad, Minn. Tri-County High School
2007 (So): Appeared in nine of the Beavers’ 11 games, which included seven starts in the middle of the BSU defensive unit... Ranked second on the team with 34 solo tackles and third among his teammates with 68 total tackles... Led BSU with seven tackles in the season opener at Minnesota Duluth (Sept. 1)... Recorded 13.0 tackles for a loss of 50 yards and registered 1.5 sacks as a sophomore... Posted six pass break-ups and picked off a pass and returned it for his first career touchdown at SW Minnesota State (Oct. 27)... Showed his nose for the ball by leading the team with four fumble recoveries while forcing one. 2006 (Fr): Saw time in ten games piling up 13 tackles (5 solo) and a pass broken up... Picked off his first career pass Oct. 21st in a win over Winona State... career-high three tackles Oct. 14th at Wayne State (Neb.). 2005 (RS): Sat out entire season as a redshirt. Prior to BSU: Helped lead Tri-County to a section championship as a sophomore and a 7-3 record as a senior... Two-time all-conference selection in football, baseball and basketball... Scored game-winning touchdown in overtime in final home game as a senior. Personal: Jacob Wayne Anderson... Born Jan. 10, 1987... Son of Wayne and Jackie Anderson... Majoring in criminal justice. Career Highs: Tackles: 10 at SW Minnesota State (10/27/07); Solo Tackles: 8 at Winona State (10/20/07); Assisted Tackles: 7 vs. Concordia-St. Paul (11/3/07); Fumble Recoveries: 2 at SW Minnesota State (10/27/07); Interceptions: 1 vs. Winona State (10/21/07) 1 at SW Minnesota State (10/27/08.
Anderson: Defensive Stats Year 2005 2006 2007 Career
G UT-AT-TT TFL SK INT PBU Redshirt 10 5-8-13 0.0-0 0.0-0 1-15 1 9 34-34-68 13.0-50 1.5-18 1-37 6 20 39-42-821 13.0-50 1.5-18 2-52 7
Adam Berg
Wide Receiver
Sophomore I 6-2 I 180
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Cambridge, Minn. Cambridge-Isanti H.S.
2007 (Fr): Saw time at the receiver position in four games as a freshman... Caught three passes for an average of 9.0 yards per catch... Was on the receiving end of his first career touchdown in front of a regional television audience Oct. 20 when the Beavers played Winona State on Fox Sports Net North... Grabbed a career-best two catches in a 47-9 victory over Minnesota, Crookston (9/22)... Also spent time on the special teams unit fielding one kick return for seven yards. 2006 (RS): Sat out the entire 2006 season as a redshirt.
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Prior to BSU: Was a three-sport athlete at CambridgeIsanti High School... Earned letters in football, basketball and track and field... Set the CIHS single-season record with 41 receptions as a senior... Was a member of the 2005 team that went 10-2, won a section championship and earned a state tournament berth. Personal: Adam Scott Berg... Born April 25, 1988... Son of Larry and Ann Anderson... Majoring in criminal justice. Career Highs: Receptions: 2 at Minnesota, Crookston (9/22/07); Reception Yards: 15 at Minnesota, Crookston (9/22/07); Long Reception: 12 yards at Winona State (10/20/07); Touchdowns: 1 at Winona State (10/20/07)
Berg: Receiving Stats
Year 2007 Career
G 4 4
No. 3 3
YDS 27 27
AVG 9.0 9.0
TD 1 1
LONG 12 12
Andrew Eagan Linebacker
Sophomore I 6-2 I 231
46
2006 (So): Sat out entire 2006 campaign as a redshirt. Prior to BSU: Was a four-year starter at Marian Catholic High School... Led the team in tackles as a freshman, sophomore and senior... Posted a career-best 163 tackles in his final prep season. Personal: Andrew Martin Eagan... Born Dec. 19, 1987... Son of Chris Eagan and Lauren Abatzis... Has chosen criminal justice as a major field of study. Career Highs: Tackles: 11 at U-Mary (10/6/07); Solo Tackles: 7 at U-Mary (10/6/07); Assisted Tackles: 5 vs. Minot State (9/8/07); Interceptions: 1 vs. Minot State (9/8/07).
G UT-AT-TT TFL Redshirt 10 22-18-40 5.0-25 10 22-18-40 5.0-25
SK 0.0-0 0.0-0
INT PBU 1-0 1-0
0 0
Derek Edholm Quarterback
Sophomore I 6-1 I 175
Prior to BSU: Garnered seven letters as a three-sport participant at Anoka High School... Started two seasons under center for the Tornadoes... Led AHS to a 7-1 record and a North Suburban Conference runnerup finish as a junior... Directed the team to a Section 7AAAAA championship in 2005 en route to a trip to the state tournament. Personal: Derek Thomas Edholm... Born April 19, 1988... Son of Tom and Sharon Edholm... Is undecided on his major. Career Highs: Completions: 11 at SW Minnesota State (10/27/07); Pass Attempts: 25 at SW Minnesota State (10/27/07); Interceptions: 2 at SW Minnesota State (10/27/07); Rushing Yards: 41 at SW Minnesota State (10/27/07).
Year 2006 2007 Career
2007 (Fr): Racked up 40 tackles in 10 games for the Beavers as a rookie... Tied for eighth on the team in tackles while his 22 solo tackles was good for sixth on the team... Started in the middle of the Beavers’ defense on five occasions... Led the Beavers with a career-high 11 tackles (seven solo) at U-Mary (10/6)... Tied for seventh on the team and third among linebackers with 5.0 tackles for a loss... Picked off his first collegiate pass in a victory over Minot State (9/8).
Year 2006 2007 Career
2006 (RS): Sat out entire 2006 season as a redshirt.
Edholm: Passing Stats
Sauk Village, Ill. Marian Catholic High School
Eagan: Defensive Stats
role... Stepped into the starting line-up for his first collegiate start at SW Minnesota State (10/27)... Was 11of-25 for 93 yards with two interceptions for a win in his debut... Also added 41 yards on nine carries.
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Anoka, Minn. Anoka High School
2007 (Fr): Made appearances in five games in a backup
G C-ATT-INT Redshirt 5 13-32-4 5 13-32-4
Edholm: Rushing Stats Year 2006 2007 Career
G RUSH Redshirt 5 11 5 11
YDS
PCT
TD
AVG
106 106
40.6 40.6
0 0
21.2 21.2
YDS
AVG
34 34
3.1 3.1
TD LONG 0 0
14 14
Tiger Ellison
Defensive Back Junior I 5-9 I 170
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Columbus, Ohio Walnut Ridge / Ohio Univ.
2007 (So) - Was key to a BSU return game that stood out as one of the best in the NSIC in 2006... The Beavers were tops in the league with a 12.1 punt return average while they ranked third returning kicks an average of 17.6... Averaged 14.4 yards per return fielding a team-high 15 kicks as a sophomore... Registered 14 solo tackles and 6 assisted tackles for a total of 20 stops while adding a pass break up in nine games for the Beavers... posted a career-best five tackles in a 27-3 victory over MSU Moorhead. 2006 (Fr) - Played in 12 games as a freshman on both defense and special teams. Finished with 13 total tackles (12 solo), two interceptions and two blocked kicks... As a kick returner, averaged 12.8 yards per attempt... In four returns posted a long of 16 yards at MSU Moorhead (9/16). Grabbed his first career interception in a win vs. Minn., Crookston (9/23)... Recorded two tackles (2 solo) and blocked a kick at Northern State (9/30)... Blocked a kick at Concordia-St. Paul... Four tackles (4 solo) and an interception at Concordia-St. Paul. Prior to BSU: Transferred to Bemidji State after redshirting at NCAA Division I Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. Personal: Michael “Tiger” Ellison... Born Nov. 26, 1986... Son of Michael and Rosemary Ellison... Has chosen sport management as a major field of study.
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Bemidji State Football 2 0 0 8 B e av e r s Career Highs: Tackles: 5 vs. MSU Moorhead (9/15/07); Solo Tackles: 4 vs. Upper Iowa (11/10/06); Assists: 3 at Wayne State (10/14/06), 3 vs. MSU Moorhead (9/15/07); Interceptions: 1, two times; Kick Return: 36 yards at Minnesota Duluth (9/1/07).
Ellison: Defensive Stats
Year 2006 2007 Career
G 12 9 21
UT-AT-TT 12-1-13 14-6-20 26-7-33
TFL 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0
Ellison: Kick Return Stats Year 2006 2007 Career
G 12 9 21
No. 4 15 19
YDS 51 216 267
SK 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0
AVG 12.8 14.4 14.1
INT 2-0 0-0 2-0
TD 0 0 0
PBU 0 1 0
LONG 16 36 36
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Fullback
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Defensive Back
Sophomore I 5-7 I 165
Fairbanks, Alaska Lathrop High School
2007 (Fr): Saw time in six games in the BSU secondary... Recorded six tackles (two solo)... Broke up one pass. 2006 (RS): Sat out 2006 season as a redshirt. Prior to BSU: Was a three-year starter at Lathrop High School... Garnered first-team all-conference and all-state and accolades as a running back in 2005... A defensive first-team all-conference pick in 2004... Also participated in track and field and wrestling as a prep. Personal: Sidney Artez Johnson... Born April 27, 1988... Son of Jeff and Tiffanni Sharnbroich... Is a mass communication major at BSU.
Jeremy Gettel Senior I 5-11 I 244
Career Highs: Tackles: 2 at Minnesota, Crookston (9/22/07); Solo Tackles: 1, two times; PBU: 1 at Minnesota, Crookston (9/22/07).
Stewart, Minn. McLeod West High School
Johnson: Defensive Stats 2007 (Jr): Saw action in 7 games at the fullback position... Gained five yards on one carry... Also saw time on the special teams unit... Recorded four tackles (two solo). 2006 (DNP): Put collegiate football career on hold to serve the United States in active duty overseas. 2005 (So): Put collegiate football career on hold to serve the United States in active duty overseas. 2004 (Fr): Had four carries for two yards and a touchdown... Primarily used as a blocking back, he cleared the way for 1,000-yard rusher Tyler Olson... Had one catch for 15 yards vs. Minnesota State... Also recorded five tackles (two solo) in special teams play. 2003 (RS): Sat out entire 2003 campaign as a redshirt. Prior to BSU: Helped lead McLeod West to a 24-2 record over his final two seasons, including a 14-0 state championship season as a senior...Three-time all-conference selection. Personal: Jeremy Daniel Gettel... Born March 14, 1983... Son of Julie Olson, who is a BSU alum... Majoring in construction management. Career Highs: Carries: 2 vs. Wis.-River Falls (9/18/04); Yards: 2 vs. Minot State (9/4/04); Touchdowns: 1 vs. Minot State (9/4/04).
Gettel: Rushing Stats
Year 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Career
G ATT Redshirt 9 4 0 0 DNP 5 1 14 5
nine-yard touchdown catch vs. Upper Iowa (11/10).
Sid Johnson
YDS
AVG
TD
LONG
2 0
0.5 0.0
1 0
2 0
5 7
5.0 5.5
0 1
5 5
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Year 2006 2007 Career
G UT-AT-TT Redshirt 6 2-4-6 6 2-4-6
TFL
SK
INT
PBU
0.0-0 0.0-0
0.0-0 0.0-0
0-0 0-0
1 1
George Kadlec
Wide Receiver
Senior I 6-2 I 190
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Chicago, Ill. Lockport High School
Quickly: With 34 career receptions to his name, Kadlec has 12 touchdowns and enters his senior season tied for ninth on BSU’s career top-10 list... His seven touchdown receptions in 2006 moved him into a tie for 10th place on the single-season list with four others for TD catches in a season. 2007 (Jr): Was a regular starting all 11 games at the slot receiver position... Ranked fourth among his peers with 14 receptions, but led the team in yards per catch with 17.9, was second on the team racking up 250 receiving yards, hauled in four touchdowns, which ranked second only behind All-NSIC receiver Anthony Schreiber and his 31.2 yards per game is tops among returning passcatchers... Also had one rush attempt for 11 yards, had four kick returns for a total of 26 yards and posted a pair of tackles. 2006 (So): Appeared in 11 games as a reserve receiver for BSU in 2006... caught 10 passes for an average of 10.9 yards per reception... Led BSU pass-catchers with seven touchdowns... Ranked fourth on the team in scoring (42)...recorded a season-long 35 catch-and-run touchdown versus U-Mary (10/7). Season-high three catches for 32 yards and two touchdowns in a victory at Minot State (9/9)... A touchdown reception vs. Minnesota, Crookston (9/23)... Season-long 35-yard TD catch in BSU’s Homecoming game vs. U-Mary (10/7)... Two receptions for eight yards and a pair of touchdowns at Concordia-St. Paul (11/4)... A
2005 (Fr): Played in eight games as a true freshman, finished with 10 receptions for 240 yards and one touchdown. One reception for three yards in collegiate debut at Minot State (9/3)... Two catches for 67 yards, including a 55-yard long, at Winona State (10/8)... Breakout performance at Minn., Crookston (10/15); three receptions for 144 yards, including an 82-yard touchdown reception... Four for 26 yards over BSU’s final three games. Prior to BSU: Helped lead Lockport to back-to-back state championships; team ranked fourth in the nation during Kadlec’s senior year... Named All-Area, All-Conference and All-State as both a junior and a senior. Personal: George Miles Kadlec... Born Aug. 30, 1986... Son of George and Shirlee Kadlec... Majoring in fish and wildlife recreation. Career Highs: Catches: 4 vs. Northern State (9/29/07 and at Winona State (10/20/07); Yards: 144 at Minnesota, Crookston (10/15/05); Touchdowns: 2, two times; Long Reception: 82 at Minnesota, Crookston (10/15/05).
Kadlec: Receiving Stats Rec 2005 2006 2007 Total
G 8 11 8 27
Rec 10 10 14 34
Yds 240 109 250 599
Avg. 24.0 10.9 17.9 17.6
TD 1 7 4 12
Lg 82 35 44 82
Josh Karch Safety
Senior I 6-0 I 225
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Moorhead, Minn. Moorhead High School
2007 (Jr): Made appearances in 7 games with five starts... Recorded 15 tackles (10 solo) with a sack and a pass break up... Notched a career-high four tackles versus Minot State (9/8) and matched that total at U-Mary (10/6)... Also had one punt return for 10 yards. 2006 (So): Saw time in eight games for BSU in 2006 as a reserve defensive back... Finished the season with six tackles (1 solo), and 0.5 sacks. Recorded first career tackle Sept. 9 at Minot State... The tackle also doubled as the first sack of Karch’s career... Career-high three tackles (1 solo) vs. Minnesota, Crookston. 2005 (Fr-RS): Eight games played for the Beavers as a reserve--no stats. 2004 (Fr): Sat out the entire 2004 season as a redshirt. Prior to BSU: Attended Moorhead High School... Was named all-section and All-Fargo Forum... Earned offensive MVP honors as a senior... Was a member of the Honor Roll. Personal: Joshua Paul Karch... Born May 10, 1985... Son of Kent and Jacki Karch... Is a member of BSU’s Dean’s List... Majoring in life science. Career Highs: Tackles: 4 vs. Minot State (9/8/07) and at U-Mary (10/6/07; Solo: 2 at U-Mary (10/6/07; Assisted: 4 vs. Minot State (9/8/07); TFL: 1.0 vs. Northern State (9/29/07); Sacks: 0.5 at Minot State (9/9/06).
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Bemidji State Football 2 0 0 8 b e av e r s Karch: Defensive Stats
Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 Career
G UT-AT-TT redshirt 8 0-0-0 8 1-5-6 6 5-10-15 22 6-15-21
TFL
SK
INT
PBU
0.0-0 0.5-4 1.0-5 1.5-9
0.0-0 0.5-4 0.0-0 0.5-4
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
0 0 1 1
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Senior I 5-11 I 201
Esko, Minn. Esko High School
2006 (So): Appeared in all 12 games as a Beavers defensive back reserve... Piled up 24 tackles (11 solo), with one tackle-for-loss... Also nabbed two interceptions and collected two pass breakups. Collected five tackles (3 solo) at Minot State (9/9)... In addition to a tackle vs. Minnesota, Crookston (9/23), he posted a pair of interceptions and returned them for a total of 54 yards... Five tackles (3 solo) and a PBU at Wayne State (10/14), Four tackles (2 solo) vs. SW Minnesota State (10/28). 2005 (Fr-RS): Played in seven games for BSU... Recorded five tackles (3 solo). Collected tackles vs. SW Minnesota State (10/1), at Winona State (10/8) and at Minnesota, Crookston (10/15). 2004 (Fr): Sat out the season as a redshirt.
Personal: Jason Robert Kunz... Born May 30, 1985... Son of BSU alum Harold and Cynthia Kunz... Is majoring in biology and chemistry at BSU... Has been recognized on the BSU Dean’s List and as an NSIC Academic All-Conference team member. Career Highs: Tackles: 8 vs. MSU Moorhead (9/15/07); Solo: 3, three times; Interceptions: 2 vs. Minnesota, Crookston (9/23/06.
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G UT-AT-TT redshirt 7 3-2-5 12 11-13-24 11 15-25-40 30 20-40-69
New Franklin, Wis. Notre Dame Academy
Prior to BSU: Named First-Team All-Conference and All-Area on the offensive and defensive lines for Roncalli Manitowoc as a senior... Honorable-Mention AllConference and All-Area as a junior on both offensive and defensive lines. Personal: Nathan J. Mahlik... Born Oct. 3, 1985... Son of Bob and Kathy Mahlik... Majoring in business.
Kyle McMartin
Personal: Jordan Robert Lardinois... Born March 10, 1987... Son of Randall and Catherine Lardinois... His brother Joe played NCAA Division football at North Dakota State...Jordan is a criminal justice major at BSU. Career Highs: Tackles: 6 at Minnesota, Crooskton (9/22/07); Solo Tackles: 2 at Minnesota Duluth (9/1/07)
Lardinois: Defensive Stats
Year 2006 2007 Career
G UT-AT-TT redshirt 11 5-7-12 11 5-7-12
TFL
SK
INT
PBU
0.0-0 1.0-4 1.0-2 2.0-6
0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0
0-0 2-54 1-0 3-54
0 2 3 5
TFL
SK
INT
PBU
1.5-2 1.5-2
0.0-0 0.0-0
0-0 0-0
0 0
Nathan Mahlik
Senior I 6-6 I 311
99
Defensive End
Senior I 6-2 I 245
Prior to BSU: Helped Notre Dame Academy to a 33-5 overall record, which included a 2003 undefeated state championship season... Earned all-conference and allarea honors as a tight end... Also participated in track and field.
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Prior to BSU: Was a three-sport standout at Esko High... Earned five letters in baseball and four in football and basketball... Was a two-time all-conference performer in both baseball and football... captained his team on the gridiron as a senior.
Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 Career
2004 (Fr): Sat out as a redshirt.
2006 (RS): Sat out entire 2006 season as a redshirt.
2007 (Jr): Stepped on the field in all 11 of the Beavers’ contests starting nine in the BSU defensive secondary... His 40 tackles (15 solo) ranked third among BSU defensive backs in 2007... In addition, he registered an interception, a tackle for a loss and three pass break-ups... He led the Beavers with a career-high eight tackles vs MSU Moorhead (9/15/07).
Kunz: Defensive Stats
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Defensive Line
Sophomore I 6-3 I 231
2007 (Fr): Saw time in all of the Beavers’ 11 games as a freshman... Captured primary long-snapper responsibilities from day one and was a key to Paul Potemra’s conference-leading and all-region season... Collected 12 tackles (five solo)... Netted a career-high six tackles (one solo) at Minnesota, Crookston (9/22), Posted 1.5 tackles for a loss of two yards.
Jason Kunz Safety
5,000 all-purpose yards, seven consecutive seasons with 20 or more passing touchdowns, 40 or more touchdowns scored and 300 or more points scored.
Jordan Lardinois
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Two Rivers, Wis. Roncalli Manitowoc High School
Quickly: Has started all 32 games for BSU since breaking onto the scene in 2005. 2007 (Jr): An anchor on the right side of a veteran offensive line, Mahlik heard his name called as a starter for each of the Beavers’ 11 games... Blocked for a BSU offensive attack that ranked second in the NSIC in scoring (32.4) points per game and rushed for nearly 170 per outing. 2006 (So): Started each of 12 games for BSU at right tackle... He helped block for a BSU offense which led the NSIC and ranked 29th nationally in scoring (29.3) and led the NSIC in rushing (153.3 yds/gm), rushing touchdowns (20) and total touchdowns scored (39)... BSU was one of three NSIC teams to roll up more than 200 first downs on the season. 2005 (Fr-RS): Started all 11 games at right tackle... Provided protection for one of the most-potent passing games in Bemidji State history... BSU established school records for pass attempts (323), passing yards per game (268.0) and receptions per game (18.70) and tied the school single-season record for touchdown passes (27).... Also helped extend to eight BSU’s streak of consecutive seasons with 2,000 yards passing and
Osceola, WIs. Osceola High School
2007 (Jr): Saw playing time in all 11 contests as a junior, McMartin started at defensive end on three occasions... Registered 18 stops (three solo) with 5.5 coming behind the line of scrimmage... He sacked the quarterback on four occasions (three solo) for a loss of 15 yards... Recorded his first career sack in a victory over Minot State (9/8/07) and matched a career-best four tackles versus MSU Moorhead (9/15/07). 2006 (So): Played in 11 games for BSU, starting at defensive end on six occasions... Posted 11 tackles (five solo)... 3.5 of 11 tackles came for a loss. Career-high four tackles (1 solo) and 1.5 TFL at MSU Moorhead (9/16); Two tackles at Wayne State (10/14); One tackle-for-loss vs. SW Minnesota State (10/28) and vs. Pittsburg State (12/2). 2005 (Fr-RS): Played in seven games with five starts on the defensive end... Started BSU’s first five games and played in first six, but missed three games with injury before returning in season finale against Wayne State... Recorded three tackles on the season (1 solo)... Two tackles (1 solo) vs Minnesota State (9/10). 2004 (Fr): Sat out as a redshirt. Prior to BSU: A three-year starter for Osceola and twotime team captain... Earned First-Team All-State honors at linebacker and is Osceola’s career leader in tackles. Personal: Kyle Bernard McMartin... Born June 14, 1986... Son of Mike and Bonnie McMartin... Majoring in elementary education. Career Highs: Tackles: 4 at MSU Moorhead (9/16/06), and vs. MSU Moorhead (9/15/07); Solo Tackles: 2 vs. Minot State (9/8/07); Assists: 4 at MSU Moorhead (9/15/07).
McMartin: Defensive Stats Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 Career
G UT-AT-TT redshirt 7 1-2-3 11 5-6-11 11 3-15-18 29 9-23-32
TFL
SK
INT
FF
0.0-0 3.5-4 5.5-21 9-0-25
0.0-0 0.0-0 3.5-15 3.5-15
0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
0 0 1 1
2008 Beaver Football
Bemidji State Football 2 0 0 8 B e av e r s
Brandon Miles Runningback
Sophomore I 5-10 I 190
3
Kenai, Alaska Kenai Central High School
2007 (Fr): Saved his best for last playing seven games as a rookie and worked his way into the starting running back spot for the Beavers last two games of the season... Finished third on the team with 421 rushing yards... Carried the ball 106 times for an average of 4.0 yards per attempt... His 60.1 yards per game was tops among BSU ground-gainers... Ran for a career-high 133 yards on 30 carries in a victory over SW Minnesota State (10/27)... Fell just four yards short of breaking the 100yard plateau in each of BSU’s final two games of the season... Recorded his first collegiate touchdown on a plunge from three yards out versus Concordia-St. Paul (11/3)... Grabbed six receptions out of the backfield for an average of 17.0 yards per catch to finish second on the team only to George Kadlec... Logged one catch for a career-high 31 yards at Minnesota, Crookston (9/22). 2006 (RS): Sat out entire season as a redshirt. Prior to BSU: A three-sport athlete at Kenai Central High School, Mile participated in track and field and basketball in addition to his time on the gridiron... Was a member of four consecutive state championship football teams as a prep... Earned first-team all-state honors as a senior running back. Personal: Brandon James Miles... Born March 2, 1988... Son of Lisa Miles...Has selected business administration as a major field of study. Career Highs: Rushing Yards: 133 at SW Minnesota State (10/27/07); Carries: 30 at SW Minnesota State (10/27/07); Long Rush: 19 yards at SW Minnesota State (10/27/07); Receptions: 2, two times; Long Reception: 31 yards at Minnesota, Crooskton; Touchdowns: 1, two times;
Miles: Rushing Stats Rec 2006 2007 Total
G Redshirt 7 7
Att
Yds
Avg.
TD
Lg
106 106
421 421
4.0 4.0
2 2
19 19
Miles: Receiving Stats Rec 2006 2007 Total
G Redshirt 7 7
contests... Carried the ball a team-high 151 times to rank fifth in the NSIC... Ranked third on BSU scoring list finding the end zone six times in addition to being on the receiving end of a successful two-point conversion attempt.
(9/15)... Picked up a tackle for a loss and a fumble recovery while forcing a fumble... Stepped in front of an errant pass and returned it 12 yards vs. Minot State (9/8)... Ranked second among his teammates with six pass break-ups.
2006 (RS): Converted wide receiver missed the entire season due to injury.
2006 (So): Compiled 30 tackles (13 solo) starting all 12 games for BSU in 2006... Also picked off a pass... Tied for second on the team with four passes broken up. Six tackles (2 solo) vs. Minnesota Duluth (8/31)... Netted a tackle, an interception and an PBU vs. U-Mary (10/7)...Season-best 7 tackles (2 solo), including one for a loss, vs. SW Minnesota State (10/28)... Three tackles and a career-high 2 PBU vs. Upper Iowa (11/10).
2005 (So): Played in nine games, including three starts in BSU’s final four games... Finished with five receptions for 84 yards and one touchdown. Career-long 41-yard reception at Concordia-St. Paul (9/23)... Three catches for 31 yards, touchdown at Minn., Crookston (10/15). 2004 (Fr): Appeared in nine games with six starts at wide receiver... Caught six passes for 86 yards and a touchdown; also had two carries for 27 yards and a 12-yard kickoff return. Seven-yard reception vs Minot State (9/4)... Careerhigh four catches for 69 yards and a touchdown, 18yard rush at Chadron State (9/11)... Nine-yard carry vs Winona State (10/9)... 12-yard kickoff return vs Minn., Crookston (10/16)... 10-yard reception vs Wayne State (11/6). Prior to BSU: Helped lead Downers Grove to three conference titles and a state championship as a sophomore... Posted three consecutive 1,000-yard, 15-touchdown seasons as a running back and set single-game rushing record as a sophomore starter. Personal: Erick Fitzgerald Newman II... Born Aug. 31, 1986... Son of Erick and Felicia Newman... Majoring in sport management. Career Highs: Catches: 4 at Chadron State (9/11/04); Yards: 69 at Chadron State (9/11/04); TDs: 1, seven times; Long Reception: 35 at Chadron State (9/11/04); Long Rush: 29 vs. Concordia-St. Paul (11/3/07).
Newman: Receiving Stats Rec 2004 2005 2006 2007 Total
G 9 9 Injury 11 29
Rec 6 5
Yds 86 84
Avg. 14.3 16.8
TD 1 1
Lg 35 41
8 19
92 262
11.5 13.8
0 2
34 41
Newman: Rushing Stats
Rec.
Yds
Avg.
TD
Lg
6 6
102 102
17.0 17.0
0 0
31 31
Erick Newman Running Back
Senior I 5-11 I 200
5
Naperville, Ill. Downer Groves South H.S.
2007 (Jr): Burst onto the scene with a career-best 144 yards and a touchdown on 34 carries in his first start at running back at Minnesota Duluth (9/1/07)... Led the Beavers with 590 yards on the ground while catching eight passes out of the backfield for 92 yards... Started eight games for the Beavers while logging time in all 11
2008 Beaver Football
Rec 2004 2005 2006 2007 Total
G 9 9 Injury 11 29
2005 (Fr-RS): Played in nine games at cornerback... Finished with 21 tackles (12 solo) with four passes broken up... Had one interception and one fumble recovery. 2004 (Fr): Sat out as a redshirt. Prior to BSU: Earned First-Team All-Gazette honors as a defensive back and was named team special teams MVP for Lincolnton... Also a track standout, finishing sixth in state championships in 100m dash; school record-holder in 100m; finished 9th in state in 200m dash. Personal: Terrell Jaron Phelps... Born June 15, 1986... Son of Patrick and Sandra Phelps... Majoring in mass communication. Career Highs: Tackles: 9 at Minn., Crookston (10/15/05) and vs. MSU Moorhead (9/15/07); Solo Tackles: 5 at Minn., Crookston (10/15/05) and at Winona State (10/20/07); Assists: 7 vs. MSU Moorhead (9/15/07); INT: 1, three times; PBU: 2, three times.
Phelps: Defensive Stats
Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 Career
G UT-AT-TT redshirt 9 12-9-21 12 13-17-30 11 16-22-38 32 41-48-89
TFL
SK
0.0-0 0.5-2 1.5-5 2.0-7
0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0
Junior I 6-0 I 228 Yds 27 0
Avg. 13.5 0.0
TD 0 0
Lg 18 0
151 153
590 617
3.9 4.0
6 6
29 29
Terrell Phelps Cornerback
Senior I 5-9 I 177
2
Lincolnton, N.C. Lincolnton High School
2007 (Jr): Was a constant in the BSU defensive secondary starting seven contests while seeing time in each of BSU’s 11 games... ranked fourth among BSU defensive backs recording 38 tackles (16 solo)... Led the Beavers with nine tackles (2 solo) in a win over MSU Moorhead
1-0 1-0 1-12 3-12
4 4 6 14
Pat Pitman
Linebacker
Att 2 0
INT PBU
1
Billings, Mont. Skyview High School
2007 (So): Appeared in a reserve linebacker role in five games in 2007... Logged four tackles (1 solo)... Made his best showing of the year at Minnesota, Crookston (9/27) when he posted two tackles (1 solo), a tackle for a loss and a pass break-up. 2006 (Fr-RS): Played nine contests at linebacker... Racked up six tackles... Posted a career-high three tackles (0 solo) at Minot State (9/7). 2005 (Fr): Sat out as a redshirt. Prior to BSU: Earned First-team All-State laurels in wrestling, football and track as a prep at Skyview High. Personal: Pat S. Pitman... Born Oct. 7, 1986... Son of Dennis and Paula Pitman... Is a sport management major at BSU.
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Bemidji State Football 2 0 0 8 B e av e r s Pitman: Defensive Stats
Year 2005 2006 2007 Career
G UT-AT-TT redshirt 10 0-6-6 5 1-3-4 15 1-9-10
TFL
SK
INT
PBU
0.0-0 1.0-1 1.0-1
0.0-0 0.0-0 0.0-0
0-0 0-0 0-0
0 1 1
Paul Potemra
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Kicker/Punter
Sophomore I 5-11 I 170
Poolesville, Md. Univ. of Maryland-Baltimore County
2007 (Fr): Won kicking and punting duties out of camp and went on to earn First-Team All-NSIC honors at both positions and Daktronics, Inc. Second-Team AllNorthwest Region accolades... Played in each of the Beavers’ 11 games... Led the team in scoring with 71 points on 10-of-13 field goal attempts and a perfect 41of-41 on point after attempts... His 71 points is tops on BSU’s all-time single-season kicker scoring list... His 10 field goals ranks second on BSU’s single-season list... Posted a career mark with a 40-yard field goal in a victory over MSU Moorhead (9/15)... Paced the league in punting with an average of 41.3 in NSIC games... Twice registered punts reaching 75 yards (9/22 and 10/26)... His average of 51.3 on six attempts at Minnesota, Crookston (9/22) set a new single-game school record at BSU... Potemra’s 40.5 yards per punt this season was the best since Danny Kraus averaged 41.3 in 1984... Gained NSIC Special Teams Player of the Week honors Sept. 17... Was selected d2football.com National Special Teams Player of the Week Sept. 25. Prior to BSU: Transferred to BSU from University of Maryland-Baltimore County where he was a member of the soccer team. Career Highs: Points: 15 vs. Upper Iowa (11/9/07); Field Goals: 2, three times; Long Field Goal: 40 yards vs. MSU Moorhead (9/15/07); Punts: (8 at U-Mary (10/6/07); Long Punt: 75 yards at Minnesota, Crookston (9/22/07) and at U-Mary (10/6/07); PAT: 6, three times; PAT Attempts: 6, three times.
Potemra: Kicking Stats
Year 2007 Career
Pts FG-A 71 10-13 71 10-13
Lg 40 40
Potemra: Punting Stats
Year 2007 Career
No Yds Avg 9 2,064 40.5 9 2,064 40.5
PAT KO 41-41 63 41-41 63
TB 12 12
Lg Blk TB FC I20 75 2 5 1 19 75 2 5 1 19
Avg 58.3 58.3
+50 7 7
Dan Roscoe
Offensive Line
Senior I 6-5 I 336
63
Plymouth, Minn. Wayzata High School
2007 (Jr): Made six appearances as a reserve offensive lineman in 2007 while starting six contests as the Beavers’ right guard... Helped block for a BSU offense
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that posted nearly 33 points per game to rank second in the NSIC while BSU’s ground game averaged over 160 yards per contest. 2006 (So): Appeared in eight games as a reserve offensive lineman in 2006... He helped block for a BSU offense which led the NSIC and ranked 29th nationally in scoring (29.3) and led the NSIC in rushing (153.3 yds/ gm), rushing touchdowns (20) and total touchdowns scored (39)... BSU was one of three NSIC teams to roll up more than 200 first downs on the season. 2005 (Fr): Played in five games as a backup offensive lineman... Provided protection for one of the most-potent passing games in Bemidji State history... BSU established school records for pass attempts (323), passing yards per game (268.0) and receptions per game (18.70) and tied the school single-season record for touchdown passes (27).... Also helped extend to eight BSU’s streak of consecutive seasons with 2,000 yards passing and 5,000 all-purpose yards, seven consecutive seasons with 20 or more passing touchdowns, 40 or more touchdowns scored and 300 or more points scored. 2004 (Fr-TR): Sat out as a redshirt. Prior to BSU: Lettered in track, wrestling and football at Wayzata... Helped lead Wayzata to state semifinals as a sophomore and a state championship in hockey as a junior... Attended University of Wisconsin before transferring to BSU. Personal: Dan Ray Roscoe... Born May 5, 1985... Son of Dewey and Gayle Roscoe... Majoring in physical education with a minor in exercise science.
Andrew Schultz Wide Receiver
Sophomore I 6-1 I 180
9
Grand Forks, N.D. Grand Forks Central H.S
2007 (Fr): Saw time in eight games making a start on eight occasions... Registered 17 catches to rank second on the team... His three touchdowns tied him for third among receivers... Grabbed a career-high four passes for 53 yards in a victory over Minot State (9/8)... Made his first collegiate trip into the end zone scoring the Beavers’ only touchdown in a 10-7, heart-breaking loss at U-Mary (10/6)... Posted four tackles (three solo) as a part of BSU’s special teams unit. 2006 (RS): Sat out entire season as redshirt. Prior to BSU: A three-sport standout at Grand Forks Central High School, Schultz participated in track and field, football and basketball... He was selected Central’s Offensive MVP as well as first-team all-state as a senior wide receiver... Totaled 59 receptions, eight receiving touchdowns, and 15 total touchdowns for the 2005 AAA state championship team. Personal: Andrew John Schultz... Born Feb. 6, 1988... Son of Terry and Bonnie Schultz... Is undecided on a major field of study. Career Highs: Receptions: 4 vs. Minot State (9/8/07); Yards: 53 vs. Minot State (9/8/07); Long Reception: 17 yards vs. Minot State (9/8/07); Touchdowns: 1, three times.
Schultz: Receiving Stats
Year 2006 2007 Career
G No. Redshirt 10 17 10 17
YDS
AVG
TD
LONG
167 167
9.8 9.8
3 3
17 17
SPencer Wagner
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Defensive Back Junior I 5-8 I 155
Bismarck, N.D. Century High School
2007 (So): Returned to the BSU line up after his redshirt year to play in six games in the defensive secondary... Recorded seven tackles (three solo)... Recorded the first interception of his career vs. Upper Iowa (11/9) stepping in front of a Peacock pass late in the game and returning it 31 yards for his first collegiate touchdown. 2006 (So): Sat out in 2006 as redshirt. 2005 (Fr): Played all 10 games as a true freshman with five starts at cornerback... Finished with 30 tackles (17 solo) and one pass breakup. First collegiate tackle vs Minnesota State (9/10)... Three solo tackles at Wis.-River Falls (9/17)... Three solo tackles at Concordia-St. Paul (9/23)... Four tackles (3 solo) in first career start vs SW Minnesota State (10/1)... Career-high six tackles (1 solo) at Minn., Crookston (10/15)... Five tackles (3 solo), pass defensed vs Northern State (10/22)... Five tackles (2 solo) vs MSU Moorhead (10/29). Prior to BSU: Three-year starter for Century... 2002 conference champions; rushed for over 1,000 yards as a senior in 2004... State semifinalist in 2002 and 2003, quarter finalists in 2004. Personal: Spencer James Wagner... Born Oct. 31, 1986... Son of Jerry and Deb Wagner... Majoring in biology. Career Highs: Tackles: 6 at Minn., Crookston (10/15/05); Solo Tackles: 3, four times; Assists: 5 at Minn., Crookston (10/15/05); Interceptions: 1 vs. Upper Iowa (11/9/07)
Wagner: Defensive Stats
Year 2005 2006 2007 Career
G UT-AT-TT 10 17-13-30 redshirt 6 3-4-7 16 20-17-37
TFL 0.0-0
SK 0.0-0
0.0-0 0.0-0
0.0-0 0.0-0
INT PBU 0-0 1 1-31 1-31
0 1
Eurise Watson
Running Back
Junior I 5-11 I 211
30
Dayton, Ohio Meadowdale H.S. / Ohio
2007 (Jr-RS): After working his way back from injury to play in the Beavers’ homecoming contest (9/29), Watson suffered a season-ending injury after touching the ball just five times. 2006 (So-TR): Saw time in 10 contests getting a start in seven... Averaged 4.1 yards per carry on 175 attempts... Totaled a BSU-high 723 yards to rank third in NSIC in
2008 Beaver Football
Bemidji State Football 2 0 0 8 B e av e r s rushing yardage... Averaged 72.3 yards per game as a part of a BSU corps of ground-gainers that led the league with 154.8 yards per game... Scored seven touchdowns on the ground to pace the squad. Eighty-three yards on 23 carries in his first appearance in the green and white vs. Minnesota Duluth (8/31)... Recorded first collegiate touchdown at Minot State (9/7)... Rushed for 119 yards on 19 carries at Northern State (9/30)... Topped the 100-yard plateau again vs. Upper Iowa (11/10)... Posted a career-high 155 yards on 30 carries in the 2006 Mineral Water Bowl (12/2). Prior to BSU: was a student at Ohio University before transferring to BSU... a two-sport standout at Meadowdale High, he rushed for more than 2,400 yards in his final two seasons as a prep... Also played strong safety... First-Team All-Cincinnati-Dayton Public League on both defense and offense... Earned all-area accolades... Also played basketball at MHS. Personal: Eurise L. Watson... Born Feb. 11, 1986... Son of Henry Watson and Linda Phillips... Majoring in sport management. Career Highs: Carries: 30 vs. Pitt. State (12/2/06); Yards: 155 vs. Pitt. State (12/2/06); Long Rush: 29 yards at Northern State (9/30/06); Receptions: 3, two times; Long reception: 20 yards vs. SW Minnesota State (10/28/06).
Watson: Rushing Stats Year 2006 2007 (injured) Career
G 10 1 10
Rush 175 3 175
Yds 723 10 723
Avg. 4.1 3.3 4.1
TD 7 0 7
Lg 28 6 28
Defensive Line
Quarterback
Senior I 6-0 I 220
95
14
Sophomore I 6-0 I 185
2007 (So): Made an appearance in nine games in the middle of the Beavers defensive line... Recorded eight tackles (six solo) with 3.5 coming for a loss... Added 1.5 sacks. 2006 (Fr): Recorded three unassisted tackles in three reserve appearances for the Beavers.
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Wahpeton, N.D. Wahpeton High School
2007: Did not play. 2006 (Jr): Started the first six games of the season under center leading the Beavers to a 4-2 overall record and a 3-0 mark in NSIC play to spark the Beavers 2006 conference championship run and perfect 8-0 season... completed 73-142 pass attempts for a 54.4 completion rate... Recorded eight touchdowns, including a threeTD victory at Minot State (9/9). Prior to BSU: Transferred to BSU after a junior college career at Los Angeles Southwest. Personal: Josh Aaron Williams...Born Jan. 11, 1986... Son of Aaron Williams and Dinorah Diaz... Selected Business as a major field of study. Career Highs: Completions: 15 at Minnesota, Duluth (8/31/06); Pass Attempts: 37 at Minnesota, Duluth (8/31/06); Long Pass: 49 yards at Northern State (9/30/06); Passing Yards: 158 at Minot State (9/9/06); TDs: 3 at Minot State (9/9/06).
Williams: Passing Stats
Ptc 51.4
Yds 787
TD 8
Lg 49
Ave 131.2
51.4
787
8
49
131.2
Mike Erwin
Defensive Back
Junior I 5-11 I 190
Tony Svare
Tight End
Sophomore I 6-2 I 230
36
85
Grand Forks, N.D. Central Hign School
Chad Whaley
Offensive Line
Sophomore I 6-3 I 279
69
North Pole, Alaska Ben Eielson High School
ROb WIlls
Defensive Line
Other Returning Players
Duluth, Minn. Denfeld High School
Aaron Roland
Defensive Back
Downey, Calif. Los Angeles Southwest CC
Year G C-Att-Int 2006 6 73-142-10 2007 Did not play Career 6 73-142-10
Bryan Wick
Junior I 6-4 I 240
Josh Williams
Sophomore I 6-4 I 239
90
Roseville, Minn. Roseville Area High School
Transfers
Brad Albano
Defensive Tackle I Junior I 6-2 I 270 Farmington, Minn. I N.D. State College of Science
Aaron Alexander
New York, N.Y.
Offensive Line I Junior I 6-2 I 285 Antioch, Calif. I LMCC
2005 (RS): Sat out entire season as a redshirt. Prior to BSU: Played football at Duluth Denfeld High School... Earned Denfeld Most Valuable Lineman awards in addition to gaining All-North Country Conference and finding a spot on the Section 7AAAA Team... Helped lead the team to the conference championship and a Section 7AAAA runner-up finish.
Sam Larson
Wide Receiver
Senior I 6-2 I 185
83
Chris Parrish
Junior I 6-0 I 322
Wick: Defensive Stats Year 2005 2006 2007 Career
G UT-AT-TT redshirt 3 0-3-3 9 6-2-8 12 6-5-11
TFL
SK
0.0-0 3.5-11 3.5-11
0.0-0 1.5-5 1.5-5
INT PBU 0-0 0-0 0-0
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Tyler Chappell
Wide Receiver I Junior I 5-11 I 190 Kenai, Alaska I Kenai High School
Linebacker I Junior I 6-2 I 235 Ukiah, Calif. I Mendocino CC
Offensive Line
Grand Forks, N.D. Central High School
60 86
Gary Miller
Fergus Falls, Minn.
Personal: Bryan Michael Wick...Born May 24, 1987... Son of Brad and Connie Wick. Career Highs: Tackles: 2 vs. Upper Iowa (11/9/07); Solo Tackles: 2 vs. Upper Iowa (11/9/07); TFL: 1.0, three times.
94
71
44
David Olson
Linebacker I Junior I 6-3 I 235 Rapid City, S.D. I Rochester CC
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Devin Rosenow
Offensive Line I Junior I 6-3 I 315 St. Cloud, Minn. I Itasca CC
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Bemidji State Football Roster Breakdown
breakdown by state
breakdown by CLass Senior (11)
Gettel, Kadlec, Karch, Kunz, Larson, Mahlik, McMartin, Newman, Phelps, Roscoe, Williams.
Junior (17)
Albano, Alexander, Ja. Anderson, Chappell, Ellison, Erwin, Lardinois, G. Miller, Olson, Parrish, Pittman, Rosenow, Ke. Smith, Ko. Smith, Wagner, Watson, Wick.
Sophomore (12)
Berg, Eagan, Edholm, Johnson, Miles, Potemra, Quistorff, Roland, Schultz, Svare, Whaley, Wills.
Redshirt Freshman (30)
Abrams, M. Anderson, Beste, Brown, Caillier, Gullickson, Hunt, Immerman, Jauch, Knutson, Ledding, J. Lee, Mickelson, Mock, Nicholas, Nohre, Pappas, Percak-Dennet, Roberts, Sathre, Saxon, Schmidt, Scheff, Solors, Sluzewicz, Sundby, Thomsen, Wold, N. Wilson, Zingleman.
Alaska (9)
Chappell, Gardner, Gleason, Johnson, Miles, Orr, Percak-Dennet, Roberts, Whaley.
California (3)
Alexander, G. Miller, WIlliams.
Florida (2)
Freshman (43)
Jo. Anderson, Blanchard, Bonderson, Christensen, Crosby, Dale, Deane, DeLange, Ford, Forrest, Gandrud, Gardner, Gleason, Gregg, Grosse, Harris, Heck, Hemling, Henningson, Hrdlicka, Johnsrud, Kafka, Kelly, Kroeplin, G. Lee, Leonhardt, Matthieson, Mattson, Melton, Mesker, J. Miller, Orr, Renkes, Rongstad, Sather, Schaaf, Syrstad, Verneret, Waterhouse, Wakefield, N. Wilson, Zander, Zimmerman.
Ke. Smith, Ko. Smith.
Georgia (3)
Kelly, Matthieson, Verneret.
Illinois (11)
Brown, Christensen, DeLange, Eagan, Henningson, Kafka, Kadlec, J. Lee, Newman, Nicholas, Sluzewicz.
Maryland (1) Potemra.
Minnesota (50)
Abrams, Albano, Jo. Anderson, M. Anderson, Berg, Beste, Blanchard, Bonderson, Caillier, Crosby, Edholm, Forrest, Gettel, Gandrud, Gregg, Grosse, Gullickson, Harris, Heck, Hrdlicka, Hunt, Immerman, Johnsrud, Karch, Knutson, Kunz, Larson, Ledding, G. Lee, Leonhardt, Mattson, Melton, Mesker, Mickelson, J. MIller, Nohre, Renkes, Roscoe, Rosenhow, Sather, Sathre, Saxon, Scheff, Solors, Sundby, Wick, Wills, N. WIlson, N. WIlson, Zingleman.
Montana (1) Pitman.
breakdown by position Quarterback (5)
Edholm, Matthieson, Rongstad, Sathre, Williams.
Running Back (7)
Ford, Heck, Kroeplin, Miles, Newman, Watson, Wold.
Fullback (4)
M. Anderson, Brown, Gettel, Solors.
Wide Receiver (18)
Abrams, Berg, Chappell, Gardner, Gandrud, Henningson, Hunt, Kafka, Kadlec, Larson, J. Lee, Mattson, Saxon, Schultz, Ke. Smith, Ko. Smith, Waterhouse, Wakefield.
Tight End (3)
Forrest, Leonhardt, Svare.
Offensive Line (18)
New York (1) Erwin.
Alexander, Jo. Anderson, Blanchard, Caillier, DeLange, Grosse, Immerman, Mahlik, Melton, Mickelson, J. Miller, Pappas, Parrish, Roscoe, Roberts, Rosenow, Whaley, N. Wilson.
North Carolina (1)
Defensive Line (18)
Phelps.
North Dakota (11)
Ja. Anderson, Dale, Ford, Mock, Parrish, Roland, Schultz, Svare, Syrstad, Wagner, Wold.
Albano, Beste, Dale, Deane, Lardinois, G. Lee, McMartin, Mesker, Orr, Sather, Schaaf, Syrstad, Verneret, Wick, Wills, N. Wilson, Zimmerman, Zingleman.
Linebacker (20)
Ohio (2)
Ellison, Watson.
Ja. Anderson, Bonderson, Christensen, Crosby, Eagan, Gleason, Gregg, Gullickson, Hemling, Jauch, Johnsrud, Karch, Ledding, G. Miller, Mock, Olson, Percak-Dennet, Pitman, Quistorff, Zander.
South Dakota (1)
Defensive Back (18)
Olson.
Wisconsin (16)
Deane, Jauch, Hemling, Kroeplin, Lardinois, Mahlik, McMartin, Pappas, Quistorff, Rongstad, Schmidt, Schaaf, Wakefield, Waterhouse, Zander, Zimmerman.
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Ellison, Erwin, Harris, Hrdlicka, Johnson, Kelly, Knutson, Kunz, Nicholas, Nohre, Phelps, Renkes, Roland, Schmidt, Scheff, Sluzewicz, Thomsen, Wagner.
Kicker/Punter (2)
Potemra, Sundby.
2008 Beaver Football
Bemidji State Football 2008 preseason depth chart
Offense LT 63 Dan Roscoe Sr-3L / 6-4 / 336 68 Davis Mickelson Fr-RS / 6-6 / 285 XWR 13 George Kadlec Sr-3L / 6-2 / 190 85 Sam Larson Sr-1L / 6-2 / 185
LG 69 Chad Whaley So-1L / 6-3 / 279 66 Steve Pappas Fr-RS / 6-2 / 312 JWR 7 Justin Lee Fr-RS / 5-9 / 184 10 Jody Henningson Fr-HS / 6-0 / 170 JACK (FB) 42 Jeremy Gettel Sr-3L / 5-10 / 244 31 Nate Solors Fr-RS / 6-0 / 235
C 65 Cory Immerman Fr-RS / 5-11 / 267 71 Chris Parrish So-1L / 6-2 / 320 QB 8 Derek Edholm So-1L / 6-1 / 172 14 Josh Williams Sr-1L / 6-0 / 220 RB 5 Erick Newman Sr-3L / 5-10 /185 3 Brando Miles So-1L / 5-10 / 190 29 Mike Brown Fr-RS / 5-11 /195
RG 77 Dein Rosenow Jr-TR / 6-3 / 315 60 Aaron Alexander Fr-RS / 6-3 / 279 YWR 11 Camron Abram Fr-RS / 5-8 / 179 81 Tyler Chappelle Fr-HS / 6-1 / 175 TE 85 Tony Svare So-1L / 6-1/ 230 88 Brian Leonhardt Fr-HS / 6-6 / 215
RT 57 Nathan Mahlik Sr-2L / 6-6 / 311 74 Austin Roberts Fr-RS / 6-4 / 245 ZWR 9 Andrew Schultz So-1L / 6-1 / 180 4 Adam Berg So-2L / 6-2 / 180
Defense
Sam LB 24 Jake Anderson Jr-2L / 6-1 / 225 George Percak-Dennet Fr-RS / 6-0 / 225 Fox CB 3 Terrell Phelps Sr-3L / 5-9 / 170 6 Sid Johnson So-1L / 5-1 / 165
DE 99 Kyle McMartin Sr-3L / 6-2 / 245 90 Rob Wills So-1L / 6-4 / 239 Mike LB 44 Gary Miller Jr-TR / 6-2 / 235 1 Pat Pittman Jr-2L / 6-0 / 226 Falcon S 26 Jason Kunz Sr-3L / 5-11 / 201 27 Aaron Roland So-1L / 6-0 / 185
NT 95 Bryan Wick Jr-2L / 6-4 / 240 89 Eric Zingleman Fr-RS / 6-1 / 258 Will LB 46 Andrew Eagan So-1L / 6-2 / 231 41 Jacob Ledding Fr-RS / 6-1 / 217 Hawk S 18 Dusty Sluzewcz Fr-RS / 5-10 / 180 28 Kyle Nohre Fr-RS / 5-11 / 185
DE 93 Jordan Lardnois Jr-2L / 6-1 / 270 96 Josh Beste Fr-RS / 6-1 / 221 Buck LB 15 Josh Karch Sr-3L / 6-0 / 225 33 David Olson Jr-TR / 6-3 / 242 Bullet CB 23 Tiger Ellison Jr-2L / 5-9 / 170 21 Spencer Wagner Jr-1L / 5-8 / 155
P 20 Paul Potemra So-1L / 5-11 / 170 39 Jesse Sundby Fr-RS / 5-7 / 204 KR 23 Tiger Ellison Jr-2L / 5-7 / 170 7 Justin Lee Fr-RS / 5-9 / 184
PK 20 Paul Potemra So-1L / 5-11 / 170 39 Jesse Sundby Fr-RS / 5-7 / 204 PR 23 Tiger Ellison Jr-2L / 5-7 / 170 7 Camron Abram Fr-RS / 5-8 / 179
LS 93 Jordan Lardnois So-1L / 6-1 / 270 40 Matt Anderson Fr-RS / 5-9 / 215
Specialists H 9 Andrew Schultz So-1L / 6-1 / 175 8 Derek Edholm So-1L / 6-1 / 180
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