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2014 DEFIANCE COLLEGE FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

12-Time Conference Champions • Four Undefeated Seasons • 54 All-Americans

Section 1 • ATHLETICS INFORMATION Defiance College Quick Facts..........................................................2 Welcome Letter from the President................................................3 Athletics Administration...................................................................4 Defiance Athletics Philosophy.........................................................4 Sports Information Office................................................................5 This is Defiance College...................................................................6 Athletic Facilities................................................................................8 In the Community..............................................................................9 Athletic Training Staff ....................................................................10 Defiance Athletics Head Coaches.................................................12 Defiance Marching Band................................................................13 Purple and Gold Club.....................................................................14 Alumni Varsity ‘D’...........................................................................15 Alumni Varisty ‘D’ Hall-of-Fame..................................................16

Section 2 • SEASON OUTLOOK 2014 Opponent Quick Facts..........................................................18 2014 Season Outlook......................................................................19 Preseason Numerical Roster..........................................................21

Section 4 • COACHING STAFF Brian Sheehan...................................................................................27 Jeff Judge...........................................................................................28 Craig McCord...................................................................................28 Dan Cornely......................................................................................28 Rory Mannering................................................................................28 Robbie Brown...................................................................................29 A.J. Hatem.........................................................................................29 Andrew Clute....................................................................................29 Mason Espinosa...............................................................................29 Nate McCarville...............................................................................29 Drew Robinson................................................................................29

Section 5 • 2013 REVIEW 2013 Final Results............................................................................32 2013 Final Statistics.........................................................................32 2013 HCAC Final Standings/Awards...........................................34

Section 6 • ALL-TIME HISTORY AND RECORDS Year-by-Year Records......................................................................37 All-Time Coaching Records...........................................................37 All-Time Series Records..................................................................37 Individual Records...........................................................................38 Team Records...................................................................................38 Conference Championships...........................................................38 Milestone Victories..........................................................................38 Section 3 • FOOTBALL TEAM Academic Awards.............................................................................39 Meet the Jackets................................................................................23 All-Americans...................................................................................39

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QUICK FACTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

FOOTBALL HISTORY

School ..................................................................Defiance College Address .......................................................701 N. Clinton Street Defiance, OH, 43512 Founded ...................................................................................1850 Enrollment .............................................................................1,100 Nickname / Mascot ...............................................Yellow Jackets School Colors .....................................................Purple and Gold Stadium ...............................................Justin F. Coressel Stadium Capacity ..................................................................................4,000 Affiliation .......................................................NCAA Division III Conference ........................Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference President ..............................................................Mark C. Gordon Director of Athletics ................................................Rudy Yovich Athletic Department Phone ..................................419-783-2342 Athletic Department Fax .......................................419-783-2369 Athletics Website .....................................DefianceAthletics.com Athletics Facebook Page ...............................Defiance-Athletics Athletics Twitter Page ............................................DC_Athletics Athletics YouTube Page ..................................DefianceAthletics

First Year......................................................................................1900 All-Time Record................................................... 371-424-18 (.467) Last Postseason Appearance.....................................................2001 Undefeated Seasons.................................... Four (1931, 53, 66, 69) Conference Championships.......................................................... 12 (1920, 24, 31, 53, 62, 66, 68, 69, 70, 76, 77, 2001)

TEAM INFORMATION

Base Offense................................................................ Pistol Option Base Defense.............................................................................. 4-2-5 2013 Overall Record......................................................................3-7 2013 HCAC Record..........................................................3-5 (Sixth) Letterwinners Returning/ Lost...............................................28/15 Starters Returning/ Lost..........................................................14/10 Offense.....................................................................................7/4 Defense....................................................................................6/5 Special Teams..........................................................................1/1

SPORTS INFORMATION

Director ..........................................................................Jeff Hoedt Office Phone ..........................................................(419) 783-2566 Office Fax................................................................(419) 783-2369 Email .............................................................jhoedt@defiance.edu Assistant .....................................................................Jay Chadwell Office Phone ..........................................................(419) 783-2566 Email .......................................................jchadwell@defiance.edu Assistant:....................................................................Kaitlyn Lentz Office Phone .........................................................(419) 783-2566 Email .............................................................klentz@defiance.edu

BROADCAST INFORMATION

Play-By-Play Announcer .....................................Jim Funderburg Color Analyst ...............................................................Jim Bellamy Office Phone ..........................................................(419) 553-0587 Website Link ................................ DefianceAthletics.com/video

FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF

Head Coach .............................................................Brian Sheehan Alma Mater (Year) ...................................Marietta College (2003) Record at Defiance (Years) ............................................5-15 (3rd) Overall Career Record ....................................................5-15 (3rd) Office Phone ..........................................................(419) 783-2378 Stadium Office Phone ..........................................(419) 783-2583 Office Fax ...............................................................(419) 783-2369 Email .......................................................bsheehan@defiance.edu Defensive Coord./Academic Coord............................ Jeff Judge Offensive Line/Head JV Coach............................Craig McCord Def. Line/Spec. Teams & Recruit Coord............... Dan Cornely Receivers/Co-Special Teams Coord.................. Rory Mannering Defensive Backs/Video Coordinator.................. Robbie Brown Running Backs/Strength Coach..................................A.J. Hatem Linebackers/Equip. Manager..................................Andrew Clute Quarterbacks.........................................................Mason Espinosa Tackles/Tight Ends............................................. Nate McCarville Head Student Assistant........................................Drew Robinson Student Assistant........................................................Ben Maynard

2014 SCHEDULE Date 9/6 9/13 9/20 9/27 10/11 10/18 10/25 11/1 11/8 11/15

Opponent Adrian Centre Mt. St. Joseph* Hanover * Manchester* Rose-Hulman* Earlham* Anderson* Franklin* Bluffton*

2013 RESULTS

Date 9/7 9/14 9/21 9/28 10/5 10/12 10/19 10/26 11/2 11/16

Opponent Albion Adrian Rose-Hulman* Anderson* Earlham* Manchester* Mt. St. Joseph* Hanover* Franklin* Bluffton*

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Location Time Defiance 1:30 pm Defiance 1:30 pm Defiance 1:30 pm Hanover, Ind. 1:30 pm N. Manchester, Ind. 1:30 pm Defiance 1:30 pm Richmond, Ind. 2:30 pm Defiance 1:30 pm Defiance 1:30 pm Bluffton, Ohio 1:30 pm Location Result Albion, Mich. L 32-29 Defiance L 14-0 Terre Haute,Ind. L 23-19 Anderson, Ind. W 34-0 Defiance W 43-7 Defiance W 27-12 Cincinnati, Ohio L 44-31 Defiance L 25-21 Franklin, Ind. L 41-7 Defiance L 17-10

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WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Fellow DC Fan: It is a real pleasure to welcome you to our campus and to today’s game. We at Defiance College are extremely proud of our wonderful athletic program and of the many other activities taking place at DC. The students whom you are watching today are an important part of our larger DC family, and they are among the approximately 1000 DC students who benefit from the dedication and assistance provided by our wonderful faculty, alumni, staff, administrators, and friends. Students at DC receive a wide range of distinctive experiences as we strive to offer our students the best of all worlds. At DC, students get the individualized benefits of a student-centered small college, but they also get a world of opportunities beyond. What does this mean? It means that our students start working with us before they even start their classes to put together distinctive Personal Success Plans, so that we can work with them to tailor their DC education and experiences to their own individual interests and goals. Throughout their four years at Defianc, our students benefit from a broad range of activities and experiences that are structured both to help them achieve their individual dreams and also to enable them to stand out in the job market and when applying to graduate schools. As part of that approach, we work with our students to help them develop their own Defiance College Resume. DC students also participate in a broad array of curricular and extra-curricular activities that give students distinctive hands-on experiences in their relevant fields. Just to name a few examples, we are proud of the work that our Criminal Justice students do in investigating cold cases for Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office in Detroit; our Education students get hands-on experience working in classrooms as early as their freshman year; Science students run and manage a 200+ acre wildlife preserve; through our Business Advantage Program, business, marketing, finance, sales, accounting and other students get hands-on experiences creating and running actual businesses. I could go on and on in terms of the different opportunities our Communications, Sport Management, Pre-Med, Social Work, Graphic Design, and students in many other areas. We are all partucularly proud of the great work that our students have done running Project 701, a unique student-run, separately-legally-incorporated non-profit, in which DC students create, develop, run and manage service projects. From working with the two hospitals in town to run a free primarycare clinic to micro-finance lending; from providing computer repair services to packing backpacks full of food for needy elementary school students to take home on weekends, our DC students are gaining the tools to become entrepreneurial life-long learners, while also helping to address important local, regional, national, and international issues. In fact, Defiance College was recently named one of the top 20 schools in the country in terms of community service and engagement. DC students also get unique opportunities to travel both domestically and internationally. Under our DC Global Program, we actually guarantee an international opportunity in the junior and senior year to students in good standing who successfully complete our full four-year program. Over the past two years, DC students have traveled to Cambodia, Belize, Tanzania, Ghana, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, London, Paris, Vienna, Prague, Hungary, Slovakia, and more. Similarly, on a domestic level, DC students have traveled to New York City, Washington, D.C., Portland (OR), Pittsburgh, Detroit, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Kansas City, Des Moines, Denver, Selma, Memphis, Chicago, Nashville, Florida, South Carolina, New Mexico and elsewhere. We are very proud of the opportunities we give our students to open their eyes, raise their sights, open their minds, and , in many cases, open thier hearts as well. I hope you notice some of the recent improvements to our athletic facilities. Our George M. Smart Athletic Center (“the George”) began operation in February 2012, and we are thrilled with the opportunities our students have to use this 84,000 square foot facility, with its 200-meter indoor track, tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, batting cages, fitness center, weight room, and much more. The new turf on our football/lacrosse field was installed in December 2012, and we also recently renovated our outdoor E. Stevens Dix Tennis Courts. The new bleachers and improved flooring in our Weaner Center has also enhanced the experience for our fans, and more improvements are underway across campus this year as well. I want to thank our entire team, including players, coaches, trainers, and staff for the great work they do every day and the numerous ways in which they go above and beyond on a regular basis. I also want to thank our alumni, the parents of our athletes and the various organizations, all of whom donate generously to our athletic programs. Members of the Defiance College Board of Trustees, the Purple and Gold Club, and the Alumni Varsity ‘D’ all contribute immeasurably as well, both as individuals and through their organizations. And the incomparable fculty at DC, together with extremely dedicated administrators and staff, all combine to make DC the special place that it is. We are pleased to have you as our guest at DC today, and I hope that you will return to campus frequently for both sporting events and the numerous cultural and academic events we are proud to host. Go Jackets! Sincerely, Mark C. Gordon, President

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ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION

Rudy Yovich Director of Athletics ryovich@defiance.edu (419) 783-2380

Jodie Holava Assistant Director of Athletics jholava@defiance.edu (419) 783-2379

Craig Rutter Coordinator of Engagement crutter@defiance.edu (419) 783-2374

Hannah Benzing Athletics Administration Graduate Assistant hbenzing@defiance.edu (419) 785-2867

Michelle Trubey Administrative Assistant mtrubey@defiance.edu (419) 783-2342

Terry Ranes Facilities Director tranes@defiance.edu (419) 783- 2492

DEFIANCE ATHLETICS PHILOSOPHY The Defiance College intercollegiate athletics program serves as a window of opportunity for all prospective student-athletes to experience an extra-curricular educational and physical activity that fits within the general mission of the college to develop the whole person. The student-athlete will be exposed to a variety of opportunities for personal growth in the areas of intellectual, emotional, spiritual, social and physical dimensions as it relates to each individual and their respective sport. The student-athlete, as a team member, will be involved in a learning community that will strive for excellence both on the field and in the classroom while maintaining a dignity of fair play and continued emphasis on positive sportsmanship. Jointly, the coaches and student-athletes will build an engaged environment that will accentuate the learning process not only within the competitive arena but also within the college campus and the community as a whole. An emphasis will be placed on the impact of participation and personal growth, rather than scoreboard success, in a balanced sports program where equitable sports opportunities will be available to both genders. The student-athletes of Defiance College choose to participate in the intercollegiate athletics program for a variety of reasons but none of which includes athletic related financial aid or the promise of financial security through professional athletic stardom. Through participation in the intercollegiate athletics program, a student-athlete continues to compete for the love of sport, the thrill of competition and the fulfillment of countless intrinsic values. The Defiance College intercollegiate athletics program strives to be an integral and cohesive part of the collegiate learning and living process, appropriately well suited to co-exist with the Defiance College mission statement…to know, to lead, to serve and to understand.

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SPORTS INFORMATION OFFICE

The Defiance College Office of Sports Information is located on the south side of the Karl H. Weaner Center adjacent to the McMaster Center. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on game day as time requires. The office can be reached by calling 419-783-2566. Contacts for the various sports are listed below. Information on all 22 intercolegiate athletic programs at Defiance College is available on the internet at www. DefianceAthletics.com.

Jeff Hoedt Director jhoedt@defiance.edu (419) 783-2566

Jay Chadwell Graduate Assistant jchadwell@defiance.edu (419) 783-2566

Kaitlyn Lentz Graduate Assistant klentz@defiance.edu (419) 783-2566

DEFIANCEATHLETICS.COM Defiance College Yellow Jackets Football fans have an official source for updated news, features, statistics and more; www. DefianceAthletics.com. It’s the official home of the DC Football program on the web! Log on today to find out more about the 2014 edition of the Yellow Jackets.

MEDIA SERVICES

GENERAL INFORMATION The 2014 edition of the Defiance College Football Media Guide was written and published by the DC Sports Information Office for use by the news media. FOOTBALL MEDIA CONTACT The media coordinator for the Yellow Jackets Football program is Jeff Hoedt, Sports Information Director. Mr. Hoedt may be reached at (419) 783-2566 or via email at jhoedt@defiance.edu. WEEKLY MEDIA SERVICES The Sports Information Office produces weekly releases featuring notes, statistics and other pertinent information on Yellow Jackets football team. To access this release, please log on to www.DefianceAthletics. com and click on the link to Football. Each week’s release will be located on the right side of the web page. The PDF formatted document is posted every Tuesday by noon. PRESS CREDENTIALS Requests for credentials for working press, photographers, television and radio should be made to Jeff Hoedt, Sports Information Director. Credentials should be requested at least seven days in advance of the game. No credentials will be mailed. If there is a special circumstance, please contact the Sports Information Office.

GAMEDAY SERVICES Members of the working media will be provided the following at Justin F. Coressel Stadium: game notes package, game program, complete statistics and the opportunity to interview both coaches at the conclusion of the game. The final stat pack will be available 20 minutes after the game. RADIO AND TELEVISION Radio stations planning to originate a broadcast(s) at Justin F. Coressel Stadium should contact the Sports Information Office at least one week prior to the planned broadcast. Courtesy lines are provided for the official station of the opposing school. PLAYER INTERVIEWS Media members must adhere to the following guidelines regarding Defiance College player interviews: (1) All player interviews must be coordinated through the Sports Information Office; (2) Players are available for interviews, either at the Sports Information Office or via telephone prior to practice (generally 1:30-4:00 p.m.) and following the completion of practice; (3) Please give at least 24 hours notice; (4) No interviews will be allowed prior to kickoff on gameday. INTERNET ACCESS The Defiance College Athletics complex offers wireless internet through-out the area. For more information, please contact the Sports Information Office.

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THIS IS DEFIANCE COLLEGE

Defiance College is a private liberal arts-based college providing outstanding academic programs and co-curricular activities for a student body of more than 1,000 students. Defiance College offers students the best of both worlds. In a small campus environment, students can have hands-on experiences in their field of study through quality internships, domestic and international travel, diverse cultural encounters, and distinctive service and research opportunities for personal and professional growth. Through excellent academic programs led by motivated and caring faculty, Defiance College students make connections through a blend of professional preparation and real-world experience that will strengthen their resume. Students find a world of opportunities to enhance their academic experience, from cultural visits in world-class cities across the continent, to international trips through the DC Global program, all of which open minds to new ideas and cultures and provide insights to help in competition for jobs and graduate school placement. Defiance College is among the top 20 schools in the nation for community service and engagement as a Presidential Award Finalist for the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. DC is one of only four colleges and universities in the Midwest to receive this prestigious recognition.

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THIS IS DEFIANCE COLLEGE

For the past five years DC has been named a Military Friendly School for providing significant benefits and services to veterans. Defiance College was also selected by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching to receive its Community Engagement Classification. The McMaster School for Advancing Humanity was created to provide opportunities for DC undergraduate students and faculty to more closely examine global issues and how they affect the human condition. Faculty and students conducted projects during the 2012-2013 year in Belize and Cambodia, and traveled to Tanzania during the 2013-14 academic year. The School serves as the umbrella for the Service Leadership Program developing leadership communication, conflict resolution and cultural awareness, with the Carolyn M. Small Honors Program providing opportunities for students to participate in an honors curriculum, and Project 701, a student-run nonprofit organization. Defiance College is also home of the Hench Autism Studies Program, an innovative, multi-faceted program designed to specifically address the late adolescent years and the transition of individuals with autism to adulthood. Student life is an important part of a Defiance College education. Activities include student government, musical and theater groups, religious organizations, interculteral organizations, honor societies, special interest groups, intramural athletics, and four Greek chapters including a service fraternity. As a national leader in the field of service learning and engagement, DC teaches students to take the knowledge they have gained and use it to change lives for the better in their communities, in distant villages and in their careers. Approcimately 10,000 men and women across the globe claim Defiance College as their alma mater, and they excel in all walks of life.

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GEORGE M. SMART ATHLETIC CENTER

ATHLETIC FACILITIES

Defiance College boasts some of the premier facilities within the region for Division III. The Yellow Jackets play in front of the loyal DC fans at Justin F. Coressel Stadium. The 4,000-capacity facility was completed in 1994 and includes a full working pressbox with internet connection and webcasting capabilities. A full athletic training room is also located within the complex, along with a team-meeting facility, perfect for reviewing game film with full-color projectors for diagraming offensive and defensive strategy. DC also recently opened an 84,000 square-foot field house in February of 2012. The multi-purpose floor provides additional year-round training areas for all 22 varsity athletic programs at Defiance College. The George also boasts a full athletic training room, expanded fitness and free-weight areas and two full-length batting cages. All of these facilities are available for use by Defiance College Yellow Jacket student-athletes.

ATHLETIC FACILITIES COMPLEX

BUCHMAN FITNESS CENTER

KARL H. WEANER CENTER

JUSTIN F. CORESSEL STADIUM

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IN THE COMMUNITY

Defiance College has challenged students to defy the ordinary by exploring academic boundries, taking on roles of civic responsibility and leadership, and becoming engaged on campus and in the community. All of this makes for an extraordinary college experience. Nowhere else will you find students committed to their communities like Defiance College, and nowhere else will you find student-athletes and coaches as immersed in service and engagement. Each year, DC student-athletes collectively contribute more than 2,000 hours of service in their community. Several teams have traditional service projects that they perform on an annual basis. Many students are also involved in service through Defiance’s stellar programs such as the McMaster School for Advanving Humanity, the Service Leadership Program, and Project 701. Defiance College is among the top 20 schools in the nation for community service and engagement as a Presidential Award Finalist for the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. DC is one of only four colleges and universities in the Midwest to receive this prestigious recognition. Defiance College is featured for excellence in blending academics with community work by The Princeton Review in its Colleges with a Conscience: 81 Great Schools with Outstanding Community Involvement. For more information on all of the service and engagement programs at Defiance College, visit the website at www.defiance.edu.

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ATHLETIC TRAINING

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Defiance College Sports Medicine features some of the finest facilities in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference and NCAA Division III. After recent renovations were completed to the athletic facilities on the campus of Defiance College, Yellow Jackets student-athletes now have access to one of the most comprehensive departments in the region. Boasting three seperate locations within the Defiance Athletics sports complex, the Athletic Training team makes sure the student-athletes here at Defiance College receive the best treatment possible. The DC Athletic Training main office is located on the south side of the Karl H. Weaner Community Center. The staff also works out of the athletic training rooms located within Justin F. Coressel Stadium, as well as the Duane C. Hocking Athletic Training room within the new George M. Smart Athletic Center. Under the direction of head athletic trainer Kevin Tong, Associate Athletic Trainer Kathleen Westfall and Assistant Athletic Trainer Andrew Bacon, Defiance College Athletic Training works tirelessly to make sure our student-athletes receive the highest level of care possible. Defiance College also features the Athletic Training undergraduate program that enhances the services provided to the athletic teams. The staff also features a comprehensive medical team that features four physicians in a variety of medical specialties.

ATHLETIC TRAINING STAFF

Kevin Tong Head Athletic Trainer ktong@defiance.edu (419) 783-2340

Kathleen Westfall Associate Athletic Trainer kwestfall@defiance.edu (419) 783-2345

Samantha Grove Graduate Assistant sgrove@defiance.edu (419) 785-2829

Andrew Bacon Assistant Athletic Trainer abacon@defiance.edu (419) 783-2433

Nick Albertson Graduate Assistant nalbertson@defiance.edu (419) 785-2829

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ATHLETIC TRAINING

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TEAM PHYSICIANS

Dr. William Finerty

Dr. Nathan Fogt

Dr. Kelle Gooden

Dr. Gary Okuley

2014-2015 ATHLETIC TRAINING STUDENT ASSISTANT STAFF

Chrissy Bernazzoli

Stephanie Coble

Allison Jamiot

Savannah Marquez

Mckayla McAvoy

Jordan Michel

Hope Neargarder

Brittany Pease

Marcus Pompey

Sean Roberts

Alli Rowland

Jill Schneider

Brittany Shough

Josh Slayton

Alexis Walker

Megan Warren

Sonny Windhorst

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HEAD COACHES

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Jason Allen Women’s Lacrosse

Jessica Cox Morris Women’s Basketball

Athena Miller Swimming & Diving

Jenny Vincent Women’s Soccer

Tyler Ault Men’s/Women’s Tennis

John Hartpence Cross Country/Track & Field

Fred Moore Men’s/Women’s Golf

Brie Brenner Volleyball

Tom Heil Men’s Basketball

Jodie Holava Softball

Brian Sheehan Football

Alex Van der Sluijs Men’s Soccer

Ben Whitcraft Men’s Lacrosse

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Yellow Jacket Marching Band

The Defiance College Yellow Jacket Band is a marching ensemble driven by spirit and ideas of the students in the band. From unique, brand new uniforms to brand new instruments, this band is going to redefine marching band combining the best qualities of corps, college, scatter and dance band styles to create the unique “Yellow Jacket Style”. Each show will contain music selected in part by the students to capture the audience with full sounds and fun choreography for a unique, entertaining experience.

For More Information About the Marching Band

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SOUNDS OF DEFIANCE Defiance Fight Song

Defiance Alma Mater

Hail to thee our Alma Mater Hail the Purple and the Gold Hail to every son and daughter To thy colors we uphold We love thee.

Hail, dear Alma Mater! To thee our praise we bring; We pledge thee our allegiance, And all thy glories sing. For thee, our own Defiance, Our lives, our all we give; In all our days we’ll strive for thee,

We will fight for fame and honor Lead thee on to victory Laud and serve our noble College Old Defiance hail to thee! D-E-F-I-A-N-C-E Rah! Rah! Rah!

Hail, dear Alma Mater. Hail, dear Alma Mater! Thy Children all are we, We’ll follow e’er thy precepts, No matter where we be; Our love for thee, Defiance, Shall never, never wane, From North or South or East or West,

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Hail, dear Alma Mater. Hail, dear Alma Mater! We soon shall leave thy halls, And memory will bring us Oft back to college walls, We’ll still trust thee, Defiance, And lift thy banners high, And shout thy praise from earth to sky, Hail, dear Alma Mater.

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PURPLE AND GOLD CLUB

THE PURPLE AND GOLD CLUB: HELPING TO SUPPORT A QUALITY ATHLETICS PROGRAM The Purple and Gold Club Inc. was founded in the early 1970's by Defiance community members who wanted to do something extra for all the student-athletes at Defiance College. Since its inception, the club has continually grown and has exceeded 225 members. The club serves to provide both financial assistance and personal support for the entire athletics department. For over 35 years, the supporters of the Purple and Gold Club have made Defiance College a better experience for all of the student-athletes. Please visit www.dcpurpleandgoldclub.com or call (419) 783-2342 to join, or renew your membership for the 2014-2015 school year! PLATINUM MEMBERS - $200 or above -Two all-sports passes, One P&G logo item, One parking pass for all home football games, Recognition in selected DC athletics publications, First opportunity to buy NCAA post-season tickets, Media guides for football and basketball, Recognition in selected DC athletics publications. GOLD MEMBERS - $125 or above -One all-sports pass, One P&G logo item, One parking pass for all home football games, First opportunity to buy NCAA post-season tickets, Media guides for football and basketball, Recognition in selected DC athletics publications. PURPLE MEMBERS - $75 or above -One all-sports pass, One parking pass for all home football games, Media guide for football and basketball, Recognition in selected DC athletics publications. JACKET MEMBERS - $50 or above -One parking pass for all home football games, Media guides for football and basketball, Recognition in selected DC athletics publications.

Over the past several years, an average of $20,000 has been provided to the DC Athletics Department by the P&G Club.

PLATINUM MEMBERS Jerry Bergman & Julie Fritz-Bergman Randy & Marilyn Buchman Dean & Judie Colwell Mark & Keeta Diller Bill Finerty Gene & Lois Goings Karl & Iris Kessler Charlie & Janet Koch Bob & Marge Kroeger Tim & Sandy Larson

GOLD MEMBERS

Tom & Barb Callan Helen Frey Fun Factory Promotional Products Tom & K.T. Heil Jan Hubbard Craig & Patti McCord Robert D. Newvine

PURPLE MEMBERS

Jim & Susan Crowell Jack & Carol DeLano Roger & Karen Farlee Phil Fogt Ron & Jacqueline Hale John & Laura Hartpence Maxie J. Lambright

Service Master by McCann Mr. Ralph & Mrs. Ruth Miday Wes & Heather Moats Family Mark & Karen Moats Kevin & Vivian Rettig Jim & Kandy Selgo Hele & Ronald Singleton Bill & Kathy Small Norman & Carole Thomas Jeff & Theresa Walker

Carole & John Weaner Steven H. Weaver Tim & Carol Whetstone Reliable Telecomm Inc. Chris & Joni Widman Jack Lorenz Mark & Debbie Rowland Doug & Kathy Dennis

Joe & Sue O’Neil William & Jane Parker Jims Fire Extinguisher Terry Penner Bob & Alice Rote Craig & Gayle Rutter Todd Roberts & Florida Team & House Mates

Phyl Snyder Sam & Chris Switzer Jim & Lisa Weaner Rudy & Timera Yovich Kent Moyer Westfall Family

Matthew & Connie Miller Alton J. Myers Double OO Motorcoach William & Mary Richter Kelly & David Simion Roger T. Westrick Donald N. Westrick

Tom & Jean Hubbard Kevin & Judy Kuhn Chris & Pam Righi Jerry Spence Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Small George & Yvonne Thompson

Dave & Sada Laurendeau Chuck & Helen McGervey Dr. & Mrs. John Moats Fred & Carol Moore Jim & Kristen Nusbaum Kathy & Randy Punches Tim Sauer Dave & Lynne Saunders Brett & Krista Scott Joyce & Greg Shank

Gary Teague Ron & Lisa McGinnis Athena Miller Jared & Mariah Orzolek The Brian Sheehan Family Paige & Alex Van der Sluijs Rob & Joyce Walker Paul, Jenny, Gretchen & Ben Weber Andrew & Michelle Bacon

JACKET MEMBERS S.G. & Linda Brugler Steve & Christine Burke Bruce & Debbie Carpenter Mike & Karen Edelbrock Darrell & Kimberly Handy Dave & Debbi Hill Marv Hohenberger Jodie Holava Joe & Marsha Holava The Hubler Family

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ALUMNI VARSITY ‘D’

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Alumni Varsity ‘D’ is an organization comprised of all former Yellow Jacket letterwinners. The goals of the Alumni Varsity ‘D’ are: - Further promote athletics at Defiance College - Coordinate the spirit of the Alumni Varsity ‘D’ letterwinners with that of the DC athletics program - Help stimulate a better relationship among athletes’ parents, friends of the College and the DC athletics program - Aid the athletics staff in the recruitment of student-athletes - Maintain a close relationship among DC student-athletes - Sponsor the DC Athletics Hall of Fame, Coach-of-the-Year and Honorary Letterman programs

As Alumni Varsity ‘D’ contributors, we join together to do great things. AVD has contributed over $30,000 this past year to support the special needs of our athletic department. Below are just a few of the projects supported by AVD in the past. - $40,000 to go toward our field house pledge of $100,000 - $18,000 for weight room in George M. Smart Athletic Center - $10,000 for chairs, rugs and safety padding in Weaner Center - $10,000 for new lighting in Weaner Center - $10,000 to refinish and paint floors in the Weaner Center - $10,000 to refurbish the Hohenberger Lounge - $10,000 for the new Sal Hench Field press box

- $10,000 to purchase new seating for Winsper-Knobel Field - $8,000 for updates to Sal Hench Field - $7,500 for locker rooms for men’s and women’s soccer - $5,500 for the Craig Rutter Field press box - $4,000 for a new 40-pound washer for The George - $3,000 for new ticket booths at the Justin F. Coressel Stadium

Your contributions go directly toward helping current student-athletes at Defiance College. Be a part of the AVD’s annual giving program and make a difference today! Call Alumni Relations at (419) 783-2572 for more information, or visit the Defiance College Alumni Varsity ‘D’ website at http://alumni.defiance.edu and click the Alumni Varsity ‘D’ tab in the lower portion of the left column.

Megan Grieser (‘03) 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee

Terry Morman (‘90) 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee

Charles Nafziger (‘73) 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee

Ernesto Vilar (‘79) 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee

Kevin Wierman (‘78) 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee

DEFIANCE COLLEGE ATHLETICS PHILOSOPHY The Defiance College intercollegiate athletics program serves as a window of opportunity for all prospective student-athletes to experience an extra-curricular educational and physical activity that fits within the general mission of the college to develop the whole person. The student-athlete will be exposed to a variety of opportunities for personal growth in the areas of intellectual, emotional, spiritual, social and physical dimensions as it relates to each individual and their respective sport. The student-athlete, as a team member, will be involved in a learning community that will strive for excellence both on the field and in the classroom while maintaining a dignity of fair play and continued emphasis on positive sportsmanship. Jointly, the coaches and student-athletes will build an engaged environment that will accentuate the learning process not only within the competitive arena but also within the college campus and the community as a whole. An emphasis will be placed on the impact of participation and personal growth, rather than scoreboard success, in a balanced sports program where equitable sports opportunities will be available to both genders. The student-athletes of Defiance College choose to participate in the intercollegiate athletics program for a variety of reasons but none of which includes athletic related financial aid, or the promise of financial security through professional athletic stardom. Through participation in the intercollegiate athletics program, a student-athlete continues to compete for the love of sport, the thrill of competition and the fulfillment of countless intrinsic values. The Defiance College intercollegiate athletics program strives to be an integral and cohesive part of the collegiate learning and living process, appropriately well suited to co-exist with the Defiance College mission statement…to know, to lead, to serve and to understand.

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1974 Dr. Dennis D. Bell, 1947 Leighton Conkey, 1925 Victor Fowler, 1933 Merle A. McDonald, 1948 Gilbert Smith, 1928 Olan Smith, 1946 Charles Hemlein, 1918 1975 Joseph Bowers, 1932 Dr. Charles Krouse, 1943 Howard Scheurman, 1926 1976 Fred J. Brown, 1922 Richard M. Small, 1949 Fred Thompson, 1911 1977 Dr. Michael D. Craden, 1960 William A. Pellington, 1951 Dr. Charles F. Wahl, 1949 1978 Lloyd E. Geer, 1931 Lavon “Ed” Rex Vernon C. Snyder, 1950 1979 R. Jack Behringer, 1949 O. Dudley Ebersole, 1932 Thomas J. Grzywinski, 1963 C. Leslie James, 1926 1980 R. Donnell Cathey, 1965 Dr. Ralph H. Geer, 1930 Dallas J. Gisler, 1933 Dick Lord, 1943

1983 Raymond (Bill) Rex, 1938 Dr. Rowen (Coach - 1951-54) Olen J. Slough, 1932 Dr. Jack P. Yager, 1943 1984 Frederick W. Bennetts C. Bruce Derricotte, 1950 Robert R. Diller, 1949 George M. Smart, 1967 1985 Frederick G. Fox, 1929 Charles A. Koch, 1960 John G. Manchester, 1941 1986 Jose M. Arellano, 1967 Dr. James F. Ladd, 1958 Roger Merb (Coach 1967-70) 1987 Roger D. Eicher, 1956 Lowell L. Snider, 1959 Ray Sumpter, 1951 John T. Szabo, 1960 1988 Bruce Baer, 1974 Carlin B. Carpenter, 1964 Clare Fahrer, 1935 Robert P. Heischman, 1936 1989 Robert H. Deitrick, 1960 Jerry D. Griffith, 1970 Duane C. Hocking Robert A. Martin, 1976

1981 Benjamin F. Davis, 1967 Charles “Skip” Vosler, 1966 Raymond R. Etzler, 1963

1990 Virgil M. Feeney, 1940 Larry Holden, 1970 Joyce D. Anderson, 1966 Paul Yoder, 1959

1982 Martin A. Baumhower, 1963 Blaine P. Dowler, 1943 Obed H. May, 1920 Kirk Mee, III (Coach - 1963-66)

1991 Carol A. Anderson (Coach) Emmett Clinton Dix II, 1971 Donald B. Dunham, 1938 Paul E. Ladd, 1961

ALUMNI VARSITY ‘D’ HALL OF FAME

Lester H. Hale, 1934 1992 Marv Hohenberger Howard E. Meyer, 1958 David Al Polzin, 1971 Howard W. Spicer, 1950 1993 Ltc. Michael E. Hittle, 1973 Dan J. Kline, 1968 Deryll Rohda, 1977 Howard W. Spicer, 1950 1994 Thomas P. Herman, 1966 Dennis M. Kidwell, 1969 Norman Krueckeberg, 1965 Walter C. Zverina, 1958 1995 James W. Arnzen, 1980 Thomas F. Bauerle, 1970 Howard D. Johnson, 1970 Paul R. Ondrus, 1971 1996 James D. Amstutz, 1972 Alan R. Moore, 1959 Christine M. Slattery, 1979 Lori B. Ward, 1986 1997 Kendall K. Bush, 1974 John M. Decker, 1971 James J. Mains, Jr., 1940 Vicki L. Martinich, 1979 1998 Cletus E. Dreher, 1950 Lowell E. Gingrich, 1940 Larry R. Papenfuss, 1981 Patricia A. Peter, 1971 1999 Dennis Bostelman, 1988 Don F. Canfield, 1950 Joseph F. Dawson, 1950 Kenneth R. Rollins, 1956

2000 Connie S. Collier, 1981 Gary L. Evans, 1970 James A. Glase, 1970 Martha E. Mallott, 1981 Darcy M. Robinson, 1983 2001 Russell E. Glenn, 1954 A. Bernard Hatch, 1953 Kathy E. (Elliott) Krygier, 1973 Paul D. Yon, 1970 Linda (Laughrey) Zelms, 1971 2002 Elmo Faiella, 1953 Kevin Finfrock, 1986 Marcia (Burton) House, 1982 Holland Huss, 1951 Frank Lantz, Jr., 1968 2003 Denise Bierly, 1990 Jerry Futrell, 1980 Martha Litherland (Coach - 1979-87) Mitchell Naufel, 1981 Ronald Tisdale, 1977 2004 Lawrence Bowers, 1933 Kirsten Meyer, 1976 Mark Meyer, 1979 Brent Renollet, 1986 Cathy (Robinson) Rohr, 1980 2005 Deborah (Shreve) Baringer, 1973 Tracy (Hanson) Beck, 1985 Michael S. Burke, 1974 Sheri (Plassman) Kovaleski, 1984 Michael R. Snyder, 1964

Michael England, 1974 Robin Harris, 1980 2008 Doug Murray, 1983 Marv Retcher, 1972 Patricia Schwiebert, 1984 George Stockman, 1957 2009 Cindy (Youtsey) Conner, 1992 David Scott, 1973 Mark Shine, 1974 Michael Wright, 1972 2010 Rodger Geren, 1969 Timothy Lee, 1976 Tami (Moser) Lupton, 1998 Steven Wilkin, 1975 2011 Jeff Boulton, 1984 Stanley Meinen, 1985 Tammy Parker, 1987 Walter Turner, 1982 2012 Ernie Doherty, 1971 Tyrone Gilbert, 1980 Tom Held, 1985 Darlene Kaufman, 1988 2013 Sarah Harman, 2003 James D. Harris, 1992 Sheila McGill, 1994 Brett Wingate, 1983

2006 Randy Buchman (Coach - 1964-69) Cindy Elliott (Coach - 1983-94) Dan Renftle, 1985 Ed Roeth, 1971 Noel Underwood, 1957 2007 Pam Borton, 1987

ALUMNI VARSITY ‘D’ EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS Michael Snyder, 1964 - President Annette Hoeffel, 1999 - Past President Jacob Arnold, 2014 Jeffrey Boulton, 1984

S.G. Brugler, 1968 Kelly Coble, 2011 Mark Miller, 1981 William Ondrus, 1980

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David Polzin, 1971 Brent Renollet, 1986 Marv Retcher, 1972

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GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Adrian, Michigan Enrollment: 1,650 Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Black and Gold Conference: MIAA

GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Danville, Ky. Enrollment: 1,370 Nickname: Colonels Colors: Gold & White Conference: SAA

GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Enrollment: 2,300 Nickname: Lions Colors: Blue and Gold Conference: HCAC

GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Hanover, Indiana Enrollment: 1,000 Nickname: Panthers Colors: Red and Blue Conference: HCAC

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: Jim Deere Record at School (Years): 28-13 (5th) Overall Record (Years): 28-13 (5th) 2013 Record (Conference): 6-4 (3-3)

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: Andy Frye Record at School (Yrs): 107-63 (17th) Overall Record (Years): 107-63 (17th) 2013 Record (Conference): 7-3 (4-2)

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: Rod Huber Record at School (Years): 85-60 (15th) Overall Record (Years): 85-60 (15th) 2013 Record (Conference): 6-4 (6-2)

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: Steve Baudendistel Record at School (Years): 6-4 (2nd) Overall Record (Years): 6-4 (2nd) 2013 Record (Conference): 5-5 (5-3)

MEDIA INFORMATION Sports Info. Director: Ryan Thompson Office Phone: 517-264-3280 Email: rthompson@adrian.edu Website: www.adrianbulldogs.com

MEDIA INFORMATION Sports Info. Director: Matt Montavon Office Phone: (859) 238-5872 Email: matt.montavon@centre.edu Website: www.centreathletics.com

MEDIA INFORMATION Sports Info. Director: Dane Neumeister Office Phone: 513-244-4927 Email: dane_neumeister@mail.msj.edu Website: www.msjsports.com

MEDIA INFORMATION Sports Info. Director: Carter Cloyd Office Phone: 812-866-7010 Email: cloyd@hanover.edu Website: www.hanover.edu

SERIES INFORMATION SERIES INFORMATION Series Record: DC trails 31-28-1 Series Record: DC leads 1-0 Last Meeting: AC, 14-0 (9/14/13) Last Meeting: N/A

SERIES INFORMATION Series Record: 11-11 Last Meeting: MSJ, 44-31 (10/19/13)

SERIES INFORMATION Series Record: DC trails 21-12 Last Meeting: HC, 25-21 (10/26/13)

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GENERAL INFORMATION Location: N. Manchester, Indiana Enrollment: 1,220 Nickname: Spartans Colors: Black and Old Gold Conference: HCAC

GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Terre Haute, Indiana Enrollment: 1,900 Nickname: Fightin’ Engineers Colors: Old Rose and White Conference: HCAC

GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Richmond, Indiana Enrollment: 1,200 Nickname: Quakers Colors: Maroon and White Conference: HCAC

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TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: Shannon Griffith Record at School (Years): 31-69 (11th) Overall Record (Years): 31-69 (11th) 2013 Record (Conference): 3-7 (3-5)

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: Jeff Sokol Record at School (Years): 17-13 (4th) Overall Record (Years): 17-13 (4th) 2013 Record (Conference): 7-3 (7-1)

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: Neil Kazmierczak Record at School (Years): 3-17 (3rd) Overall Record (Years): 3-17 (3rd) 2013 Record (Conference): 2-8 (1-7)

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: Bobby Ladner Record at School (Years): 0-10 (2nd) Overall Record (Years): 0-10 (2nd) 2013 Record (Conference):

MEDIA INFORMATION Sports Info. Director: Mark Adkins Office Phone: 260-982-5035 Email: mtadkins@manchester.edu Website: www.manchester.edu

MEDIA INFORMATION Sports Info. Director: Kevin Lanke Office Phone: 812-877-8180 Email: lanke@rose-hulman.edu Website: www.rose-hulman.edu

MEDIA INFORMATION Sports Info. Director: Don Tincher Office Phone: 765-983-1795 Email: tinchdo@earlham.edu Website: www.goearlham.com

MEDIA INFORMATION Sports Info. Director: Justin Bates Office Phone: 765-641-4479 Email: jbbates@anderson.edu Website: www.anderson.edu

SERIES INFORMATION Series Record: DC leads 27-19 Last Meeting: DC, 27-12 (10/12/13)

SERIES INFORMATION Series Record: DC leads 5-3 Last Meeting: RH, 23-19 (9/21/13)

SERIES INFORMATION Series Record: DC leads 15-6 Last Meeting: DC, 43-7 (10/5/13)

SERIES INFORMATION Series Record: DC leads 34-18-1 Last Meeting: DC, 34-0 (9/28/13)

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GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Franklin, Indiana Enrollment: 1,000 Nickname: Grizzlies Colors: Navy and Old Gold Conference: HCAC

Game 10 November 15 1:30 pm GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Bluffton, Ohio Enrollment: 1,117 Nickname: Beavers Colors: Royal Purple and White Conference: HCAC

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: Mike Leonard Record at School (Years): 84-37 (12th) Overall Record (Years): 84-37 (12th) 2013 Record (Conference): 8-4 (7-1)

TEAM INFORMATION Head Coach: Tyson Veidt Record at School (Years): 20-40 (7th) Overall Record (Years): 20-40 (7th) 2013 Record (Conference): 4-6 (4-4)

MEDIA INFORMATION Sports Info. Director: Dale Long Office Phone: 317-738-8184 Email: dlong@franklincollege.edu Website: www.franklingrizzlies.edu

MEDIA INFORMATION Sports Info. Director: Bill Hanefeld Office Phone: 419-358-3241 Email: hanefeldb@bluffton.edu Website: www.bluffton.edu

SERIES INFORMATION Series Record: DC trails 10-5 Last Meeting: FC, 41-7 (11/2/13)

SERIES INFORMATION Series Record: DC leads 44-43-2 Last Meeting: BU, 17-10 (11/16/13)

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DEFIANCE, OHIO - The Defiance College football team welcomes back multiple players with starting experience in 2014, including 28 lettermen. The Yellow Jackets will rely on their upperclassmen and returning players to build upon last season and help advance the program to contend for a possible Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship. Last fall, Defiance ended the year with a 3-7 overall mark will four loses by a touchdown or less. The Yellow Jackets ended last season as one of the top offenses in the league finishing third in the HCAC in total offense averaging 347.5 yards per game. The Yellow Jackets also had one of the better ground attacks with 152.4 yards per game placing them third in the conference. DC will also be strong defensively following a season that saw the Jackets ranked nationally in several categories including: total defense (seventh) allowing an average of just 257.4 total yards of offense per game, rushing defense (sixth) giving up just 74.1 yards per game, tackles for loss (14th) with 89 and interceptions (T-15th) with 18.

ende the 2013 season with 275 yards in 65 attempts to go along with two TD. In two seasons as a varsity player, Burrell has rushed for 791 career yards and will need 209 yards to top 1,000. Also joining the rushing attack will be junior Daniel Collins (West Springfield, Va./West Springfield) and sophomore Cody Wilson (McComb). Collins rushed for 175 yards last sesaon in 68 attempts and had a team-best four TD. He also provided a threat as a receiver catching 15 passes for 221 yards (14.7 yards per catch) and two TD. Wilson added 90 yards (3.2 ypc.) in 28 attempts and finished the season as the team’s third-leading receiver with 19 catches for 276 yards (14.5 ypc.) and one TD.

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LARSON QUARTERBACK At the quarterback position, sophomore Alex Larson (Highland, Mich./Milford) returns to lead the Jacket offense. Last season as a freshman, Larson completed a team-high 105-of-204 passes (51.5 percent) for 1,303 yards and nine TD. He also carried the ball 106 times for 220 yards (2.1 yards per carry) and a pair of TD. RUNNING BACKS Coming into the 2014 season, the Defiance backfield will be led by senior Trevon Burrell (Auburn Hills, Mich./Avondale). Burrell

TIGHT ENDS The tight end position will have one lone returning player from last year going into the fall in sophomore Tom Woehnker (Kendallville, Ind./East Noble). Also lining up this season at the tight end position will be senior Garrett Teague (Webberville, Mich./ Webberville). Teague missed all of the 2013 campaign due to injury and will be moving to TE from the quarterback spot. WIDE RECEIVERS The wide receiver corps will look to replace graduated senior Brian Mircovich who earned second-team All-HCAC honors last season along with Defiance Co-Offensive Most Valuable Player Bryan Weaver, but will have to do so with a host of new faces. In addition to Burrell, Collins and Wilson providing targets for Larson out of the backfield, the only other true wideout making a return this season who saw playing time on the varsity squad a year ago will be sophomore Darius Harper (Jacksonville, Fla./Robert E. Lee).

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ENGLE OFFENSIVE LINE The “O-Line” will be one of the areas with the most experience returning. As a group, the Yellow Jacket offensive line led the way for an offense that had 3,475 yards of total offense and averaged 347.5 yards per game. Headlining the list of returning players will be the duo of senior Tanner Engle (Harrod/ Allen East) and junior Joe Niehaus (Grass Lake, Mich./Grass Lake). Engle started all nine games he played in last season, while Niehaus started all eight games played. Also look for sophomore Joey Rebottaro (Tecumseh, Mich./Tecumseh), seniors Ryne Rogers (Richland, Mich./Gull Lake) and Caleb Wagner (LaGrange/Keystone) to see consistent playing time. In addition, sophomores Clayton Fox (Berlin Heights/ Edison), Kenny Miller (Royal Oak, Mich./ Shrine Catholic) and junior Zane Hayes (Wellington/Firelands) could all compete for playing time after spending all of last season developing on the junior varsity team. DEFENSIVE LINE The defensive line for the Yellow Jackets helped anchor a defensive squad that gave up the fewest yards per game in the HCAC at 247.9 and recorded the most interceptions with 18. The Yellow Jackets will have to replace graduated senior and first-team All-Ohio and All-HCAC player Andrew Leverenz, but Defiance will return fellow All-Conference honoree in current senior Jamario Belton (Tampa, Fla./Spoto). Last year, Belton posted 40 total tackles (10 solo and 30 assisted) to go along with six tackles for loss and 1.5 quarterback sacks. Following the season, he was tabbed honorable mention All-HCAC.

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In addition to Belton, look for juniors Kyle Wilson (Wauseon) and Cody Lee (Tampa, Fla./Jefferson) to see significant playing time. Wilson is coming off of a season in which he played in all 10 games and had 42 tackles (22 solo and 20 assisted) in addition to 7.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, a pass breakup and two forced fumbles. Lee also played in 10 games last season and record 22 tackles (12 solo and 10 assists) with 1.5 tackles for loss and a half sack. The Jackets also bring back sophomores Dallas Hale (Dowagiac, Mich./Dowagiac Union) and Kevin Keefe (Arcadia) who both started on the JV team.

Fla./Steinbrenner). Last season, Feldhaus led the team, and finished in the top-10 in the conference, in tackles with 83 (57 solo and 26 assists). He was also fifth on the squad in tackles for loss with 8.5 to go along with a sack, a team-tying high five interceptions, five pass breakups and team-bests of six forced fumbles and four recoveries. His six forced fumbles were the most in the NCAC and he averaged .60 forced fumbles per game which was tops in the nation amongst Division III schools. In addition to being tabbed firstteam All-Conference at the end of the year, he also garnered second-team All-Region accolades and All-Ohio honors.

LINEBACKERS The linebackers will have a lot of new players, but will return All-HCAC senior Eric Strickland (West Palm Beach, Fla./Seminole Ridge). Strickland was tabbed honorable mention following a season where he played in all 10 games and had 48 tackles (26 solo and 22 assists) to go along with 9.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, a pass breakup and a fumble recovery. His 9.5 tackles for loss were tied for second most on the team. Also back are sophomores Matt DeVore (Van Buren) and Keandre Gilmer (Toledo/ Rogers). DeVore played in six games as freshman and posted four tackles (two solo and two assists) while Gilmer played in five games and recorded two solo tackles.

STRICKLAND DEFENSIVE BACKS Defiance will look to replace a significant void in the defensive backs with the graduation of All-American Tony Sierra. However, the Jackets will bring back first-team All-HCAC award winner junior Andrew Feldhaus (Lutz,

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Wiggins both played in eight games last year with Roberts posting seven tackles (two solo and five assists) while Wiggins tallied two solo stops. Jones and Brown both added depth in the secondary spots with Jones recording four tackles (three solo and one assist) and an interception. SPECIAL TEAMS Defiance returns two players on special teams in 2014 with varsity experience in senior Spencer Saunders (Springfield/Southeastern Local) and sophomore Justin Homerick (Bellville/Clear Fork). Saunders was the team’s placekicker last year and made sevenof-11 field goal attempts and was 24-of-27 in extra point tries. He scored a total of 45 points which led the team and ranked fourthbest in the HCAC. Homerick saw time in four games as a freshman on kickoffs and averaged 49.4 yards per kick in five attempts.

FELDHAUS Fellow senior Josh Slayton (Fort Wayne, Ind./ North Side) will be another returning impact player in the secondary this season. Last fall, Slayton was an Academic All-HCAC selection and was named to the conference AllSportsmanship Team after making 50 total tackles (28 solo and 22 assists) in 10 games with 4.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, a pair of interceptions, six pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble.

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Junior Sean Washington (Daytona Beach, Fla./New Smyrna Beach) will also see playing time at defensive back . Last year, Washington saw playing time at a number of positions last season, including the QB slot and completed 50-of-97 passes (51.5 percent) for 497 yards. He was also the team’s top rusher with 355 yards on 81 carries and found the endzone on three occasions. Other players to watch for this season are senior Todd Roberts (Miami, Fla./Palmetto Senior) and sophomores Cody Wiggins (Howell, Mich./Howell), Jerald Helm (Jacksonville, Fla./Providence) and Kenny Jones (Toledo/Bowsher). Roberts and

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No. Name Pos. 2 Eric Strickland LB 3 Kenny Bryant RB 4 Spencer Saunders PK 5 Jerome Davis DB 5 Darius Harper WR 6 Kenny Jones CB 7 Brenden Newvine QB 7 Cody Wiggins S 8 Garrett Teague QB 9 Daniel Collins RB 10 Sean Washington WR 11 Jerald Helm S 11 Alex Larson QB 12 Kolton Davis CB 12 Amani Ray WR 13 Seth McPheron CB 13 Andrew Prielipp QB 14 Logan Scott QB 15 Davlin Doby RB 16 Morgan Dougherty QB 17 Justin Homerick PK 18 John McKinney QB 18 Josh Slayton S 19 LaVauntez Hall RB 20 DeJuan Smith S 21 Donzell Brown LB 21 Louden Limon RB 22 Vondale Kelley RB 23 Keandre Gilmer LB 24 Andy Foore RB 25 Nick Reid RB 26 Alex Dolce SS 27 Cody Wilson RB 28 Anthony Righi RB 29 Marlon Nabors RB 30 Todd Roberts S 31 Markell Moncrief DB 32 Angello Proulx FS 33 Andrew Feldhaus S 34 Telvin Butler RB 35 Jacob Bickel S 36 Alex Frick LB 37 Zak Bijarro CB 38 Laron Brewster CB 39 Tyler Gillig RB 40 Denzel Moore RB 41 Kyle Wilson DE 42 Trevon Burrell RB 42 Raymone Burton LB 43 Marcus Pompey RB 44 Matt DeVore LB 45 Cody Brown DB 46 Daniel Bauta DE 47 Sam Walker LB 48 William Sills RB 49 Jeff McFarland DE 50 Savante Perry LB 51 Dan Delorieux OL 52 Reed Guerin OL 53 Julio Hierro OL

Yr. Ht. Wt. Sr. 5-11 210 Fr. 5-9 200 Sr. 5-11 165 Fr. 5-11 160 So. 6-3 160 So. 6-2 175 Fr. 5-10 185 So. 5-11 185 Sr. 6-2 200 Jr. 5-10 190 Jr. 6-1 205 So. 5-9 185 So. 6-0 180 Fr. 5-9 160 So. 5-11 175 Fr. 6-1 170 Jr. 6-0 185 Fr. 6-0 195 Fr. 5-5 160 Fr. 6-0 180 So. 5-8 165 Fr. 6-1 185 Sr. 6-0 200 So. 5-11 160 Fr. 5-11 175 Fr. 5-11 210 Fr. 5-11 195 Fr. 5-5 160 So. 6-1 215 So. 5-6 160 Fr. 5-8 220 Fr. 5-11 195 So. 5-11 185 Fr. 5-9 195 Fr. 5-10 235 Sr. 5-9 190 Fr. 5-10 205 Fr. 6-1 200 Jr. 5-10 185 Fr. 5-7 165 Fr. 6-2 190 Fr. 5-10 210 Jr. 5-9 150 Fr. 6-0 185 Fr. 5-11 220 Sr. 5-7 190 Jr. 6-0 225 Sr. 5-11 205 Fr. 5-10 225 So. 5-7 165 So. 6-1 210 So. 6-0 160 Sr. 6-0 210 Fr. 5-10 165 Fr. 5-9 180 Fr. 6-1 225 Fr. 5-9 215 Fr. 6-1 225 Fr. 6-0 280 Fr. 5-11 240

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53 Wilkenson Laguerre DL LB 55 Greg Ward, Jr. DL 56 Caleb Wagner OL 57 Bryan Leigh OL 58 Travis Debose DL 59 Noah Raymond LB 60 Clayton Fox OL 62 Lucas Singleton OL 63 Brian Jackson OL 64 Joe Niehaus OL 65 Dallas Hale DT 66 Zane Hayes OL 67 Donte Owens OL 68 Tanner Engle OL 69 Ryne Rogers OL 70 Caleb Brown OL 71 Bryan Mestre DL 72 Kevin Keefe DT 73 Joey Rebottaro OL 74 Jacob Zigler OL 75 Daylon Harris OL 76 Paul Collins OL 77 Kenny Miller OL 80 Mason Smith TE 81 Keveon Smith WR 82 Tyree Gracien WR 83 Dante Smith WR 84 Matt Heindel WR 85 Seth Bauer WR 86 Chase McLendon WR 87 Jake Andres WR 88 Tom Woehnker TE 89 Steven Phifer WR 90 Jamario Belton DT 91 Daiton Lemmon DL 93 Craig Rutledge DL 94 Mike Robinson DL 95 Elijah Wright DL 96 Ricardo Jimenez DE 97 Jerad Carroll DE 98 Cody Lee DT 99 Guy Dicicco FB

W. Palm Beach, Fla./Seminole Ridge 54 Beau Swank

Tampa, Fla./Tampa Catholic Springfield/Southeastern Local Jupiter, Fla./Jupiter Jacksonville, Fla./Robert E. Lee Toledo/Bowsher

Clarkston, Mich./Notre Dame Prep

Howell, Mich./Howell Webberville, Mich./Webberville

W. Springfield, Va./West Springfield Daytona Beach, Fla./New Smyrna Beach

Jacksonville, Fla./Providence Highland, Mich./Milford Toledo/Bowsher Fort Wayne, Ind./Northrop Gas City, Ind./Mississinewa Britton, Mich./Britton Deerfield Curtice/Genoa Boca Raton, Fla./Boca Raton Cambridge/Buckeye Trail Bellville/Clear Fork Fort Wayne, Ind./Northrop Fort Wayne, Ind./North Side East Cleveland/Shaw Ypsilanti, Mich./Lincoln South Bend, Ind./Clay Celina Warren, Mich./Mott Toledo/Rogers Swanton W. Palm Beach, Fla./William T. Dwyre Delray Beach, Fla./Pope John Paul II

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Detroit, Mich./Southfield Bradford

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Warren, Mich./Mott Lutz, Fla./Steinbrenner Miami, Fla./Dillard

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Kendallville, Ind./East Knoble Monroe, Mich./Jefferson Delray Beach, Fla./Atlantic Tiffin/Tiffin Columbian Toledo/Scott Wauseon Auburn Hills, Mich./Avondale

Fr. 5-9 240 Fr. 6-1 220 Fr. 6-0 275 Sr. 6-2 240 Fr. 6-2 305 Fr. 5-11 275 Fr. 6-1 200 So. 6-0 235 Fr. 6-0 260 Fr. 6-2 280 Jr. 6-3 280 So. 6-2 245 Jr. 6-0 245 Fr. 6-0 260 Sr. 6-3 275 Sr. 5-9 240 Fr. 6-3 300 Fr. 6-1 225 So. 6-3 240 So. 6-2 285 Fr. 6-4 230 Fr. 6-4 275 Fr. 6-1 285 So. 6-3 275 Fr. 6-5 215 Fr. 6-3 178 Fr. 5-9 160 So. 6-2 165 Fr. 6-2 180 So. 5-10 160 Fr. 6-2 195 Jr. 6-1 185 So. 6-2 210 Fr. 5-11 170 Sr. 6-1 295 Fr. 6-2 210 Fr. 6-1 200 Fr. 5-9 205 Fr. 6-3 325 Fr. 5-11 220 Fr. 5-11 200 Jr. 6-1 245 So. 6-0 230

Orlando, Fla./Colonial Bellefontaine/Benjamin Logan Ypsilanti, Mich./Ypsilanti LaGrange/Keystone Miramar, Fla./Everglades Detroit, Mich./Southfield Lapeer, Mich./Lapeer West Berlin Heights/Edison Loveland, Colo./Loveland Melbourne, Fla./Eau Gallie Grass Lake, Mich./Grass Lake Dowagiac, Mich./Dowagiac Union

Wellington/Firelands

Clinton Twp., Mich./Clintondale

Harrod/Allen East Richland, Mich./Gull Lake Angola, Ind./Angola Hialeah, Fla./Mater Academy Arcadia Tecumseh, Mich./Tecumseh Evansport/Tinora Fort Wayne, Ind./Heritage Altamonte Springs, Fla./Lyman Royal Oak, Mich./Shrine Catholic

Columbus Grove Orlando, Fla./Olympia Tampa, Fla./Gaither Villa Rica, Ga./Villa Rica Rockford/Parkway Findlay/Arcadia Imlay City, Mich./Imlay City Cincinnati/Glen Este Kendallville, Ind./East Noble Milan, Mich./Milan Tampa, Fla./Spoto Medina, Mich./Morenci

W. Palm Beach, Fla./William T. Dwyer

Farmington Hills, Mich./Harrison

Miami, Fla./Everglades Cooper City, Fla./Cooper City Bryan Tampa, Fla./Jefferson Port Huron, Mich./Port Huron

Southfield, Mich./Southfield Lathrup

Marcellus, Mich./Marcellus Van Buren Hamilton/New Miami Miami, Fla./South Miami Florida/Napoleon Warren, Mich./Mott Tampa, Fla./Steinbrenner South Bend, Ind./Riley Tampa, Fla./East Bay W. Palm Beach, Fla./Park Vista Wellington, Fla./Wellington

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2 Eric Strickland W. Palm Beach, FL. • LB • Sr.

3 Kenny Bryant Tampa, FL • RB • Fr.

Cody Wiggins Howell, MI • DB • So.

Brenden Newvine Clarkston, MI • QB • Fr.

Alex Larson Highland, MI • QB • So.

Kolton Davis Toledo, OH • DB • Fr.

Davlin Doby Boca Raton, FL • RB • Fr.

20 DeJuan Smith Ypsilanti, MI • S • Fr.

Morgan Dougherty Cambridge, OH • QB • Fr.

21 Louden Limon Celina, OH • RB • Fr.

Alex Dolce Nick Reid W. Palm Beach, FL • RB • Fr. Delray Beach, FL • S • Fr.

31 Markell Moncrief Detroit, MI • DB • Fr.

32 Angello Proulx Warren, MI • S • Fr.

4 Spencer Saunders Springfield, OH • PK • Sr.

5 Jerome Davis Jupiter, FL • DB • Fr.

5 Darius Harper Jacksonville, FL • WR • So.

6 Kenny Jones Toledo, OH • CB • So.

Andrew Prielipp Britton, MI • QB • Jr.

Logan Scott Curtice, OH • QB • Fr.

Garrett Teague Daniel Collins Jerald Helm Sean Washington Webberville, MI • QB • Sr. W. Springfield, Va • RB • Jr. Daytona Beach, FL • WR • Jr. Jacksonville, FL • S • So.

12 Amani Ray Fort Wayne, IN • WR • So.

17 Justin Homerick Belville, OH • PK • So.

21 Donzell Brown South Bend, IN • LB • Fr.

27 Cody Wilson McComb, OH • RB • So.

33 Andrew Feldhaus Lutz, FL • S • Jr.

13 Seth McPheron Gas City, IN • DB • Fr.

18 Josh Slayton Fort Wayne, IN • S • Sr.

22 Vondale Kelley Warren, MI • RB • Fr.

28 Anthony Righi Liberty Center, OH • RB • Fr.

34 Telvin Butler Miami, FL • RB • Fr.

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John McKinney LaVauntez Hall Fort Wayne, IN • QB • Fr. E. Cleveland, OH • RB • So.

23 Keandre Gilmer Toledo, OH • LB • So.

29 Marlon Nabors Detroit, MI • RB • Fr.

Jacob Bickel Fort Wayne, IN • S • Fr.

24 Andy Foore Swanton, OH • RB • So.

30 Todd Roberts Miami, FL • S • Sr.

36 Alex Frick Kendallville, IN • LB • Fr.

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37 Zak Bijarro Monroe, MI • DB • Jr.

42 Trevon Burrell Auburn Hills, MI • RB • Sr.

Laron Brewster Delray Beach FL • DB • Fr.

43 Marcus Pompey Marcellus, MI • RB • So.

William Sills Warren, MI • RB • Fr.

Jeff McFarland Tampa, FL • DE • Fr.

Beau Swank Bellefontaine, OH • LB • Fr.

60 Clayton Fox Berlin Hts., OH • OL • So.

67 Donte Owens Clinton Twp., MI • OL • Fr.

73 Joey Rebottaro Tecumseh, MI • OL • So.

Greg Ward, Jr. Ypsilanti, MI • DL • Fr.

62 Lucas Singleton Loveland, CO • OL • Fr.

39 Tyler Gillig Tiffin, OH • RB • Fr.

44 Matt DeVore Van Buren, OH • LB • So.

50 Savante Perry South Bend, IN • LB • Fr.

56 Caleb Wagner LaGrange, OH • OL • Sr.

63 Brian Jackson Melbourne, FL • OL • Fr.

Tanner Engle Harrod, OH • OL • Sr.

Ryne Rogers Richland, MI • OL • Sr.

74 Jacob Zigler Evansport, OH • OL • Fr.

40 Denzell Moore Toledo, OH • RB • Sr.

45 Cody Brown Hamilton, OH • DB • So.

51 Dan Delorieux Tampa, FL • OL • Fr.

57 Bryan Leigh Miramar, FL • OL • Fr.

64 Joe Niehaus Grass Lake, MI • OL • Jr.

41 Kyle Wilson Wauseon, OH • DE • Jr.

46 Daniel Bauta Miami, FL • DE • Sr.

Raymone Burton Southfield, MI • LB • Fr.

47 Sam Walker Florida, OH • LB • Fr.

Reed Guerin Julio Hierro W. Palm Beach, FL • OL • Fr. Wellington, FL • OL • Fr.

58 Travis Debose Detroit, MI • DL • Fr.

65 Dallas Hale Dowagiac, MI • DL • So.

Caleb Brown Angola, IN • OL • Fr.

Bryan Mestre Hialeah, FL • DL • Fr.

59 Noah Raymond Lapeer, MI • LB • Fr.

66 Zane Hayes Wellington, OH • OL • Jr.

72 Kevin Keefe Arcadia, OH • DL • So.

Kenny Miller Paul Collins Mason Smith Daylon Harris Fort Wayne, IN • OL • Fr. Altamonte Springs, FL • OL • Fr. Royal Oak, MI • OL • So. Columbus Grove, OH • TE • Fr.

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Keveon Smith Orlando, FL • WR • Fr.

Tyree Gracien Tampa, FL • WR • Fr.

Jake Andres Cincinnait, OH • WR • Jr.

94 Mike Robinson Farmington Hills, MI • DL • Fr.

Tom Woehnker Kendallville, IN • TE • So.

95 Elijah Wright Miami, FL • DL • Fr.

83 Dante Smith Villa Rica, GA • WR • So.

89 Steven Phifer Milan, MI • WR • Fr.

96 Ricardo Jimenez Cooper City, FL • DE • Fr.

84 Matt Heindel Rockford, OH • WR • Fr.

85 Seth Bauer Findlay, OH • WR • So.

Jamario Belton Tampa, FL • DL • Sr.

Daiton Lemmon Medina, MI • DL • Fr.

97 Jerad Carroll Bryan, OH • DE • Fr.

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98 Cody Lee Tampa, FL • DL • Jr.

86 Chase McLendon Imlay City, MI • WR • Fr.

93 Craig Rutledge W. Palm Beach FL • DL • Fr.

99 Guy Dicicco Port Huron, MI • FB • So.

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HEAD COACH BRIAN SHEEHAN

Head Coach • Third Year • Cleveland, Ohio • Marietta College, 2003 The Sheehan File • 2002 - Named Team Captain - Marietta College (Starting Tight End) • 2005 - 2006 NCAA Division III Playoffs - Hobart College (Wide Receivers Coach) • 2008 - 2011 President’s Athletic Conference Championship - Thomas More College (Offensive Coordinator) • 2008 - 2011 NCAA Division III Playoffs - Thomas More College (Offensive Coordinator) • 2009 - 2011 Final Ranking Inside Top-25 - Thomas More College (Offensive Coordinator) • 2011 - Published in X&O Labs Coaching Research • 2011 - Published in Manual of Football Drills and Skills • 2012 - Named the 31st Football Head Coach in Defiance College History Brian Sheehan enters his third season as the head coach of the Jackets. Sheehan also holds the duties of the Offensive Coordinator, a role he has served for the last seven years. The Cleveland, Ohio native began his post as the 31st head coach in the history of the Defiance College football program on January 2, 2012. Sheehan joined the Yellow Jackets after spending the previous five seasons as the offensive coordinator at Thomas More, where he helped lead the Saints to President’s Athletic Conference Championships and a spot in the NCAA Division III Playoffs in each of his final four seasons with the program. Sheehan’s high-scoring option offenses at Thomas More helped the Saints set four single-season team offensive records during the 2009 and 2010 campaigns, while storming through each regular season with an unblemished record. The Saints scored 33.8 points per game in 2011, behind 199.7 rushing yards per outing and averaged 32.7 points per game from 2009 through 2011. During that time, Sheehan helped Thomas More to a 31-4 overall record that included a 19-1 league mark and a pair of NCAA Division III National Tournament victories. In all, Sheehan helped the Saints to a 43-13 record over five seasons, four of the program’s six NCAA Playoff bids, four PAC crowns and

three-straight final regular season rankings inside the top-20 in the nation. Sheehan’s contributions to the TMC program went far beyond running the offense, as he created the Thomas More Leadership Workshop to promote team unity and individual development within the Saints’ football program, led an overhaul of the recruiting and communication database and coordinated the program’s Relay for Life team for the American Cancer Society. Prior to his five-year stint guiding the offense from the sidelines at Thomas More, Sheehan served on staff at Hobart College as the wide receivers and strength coach. During his two years at Hobart, Sheehan implemented a new year-round strength and conditioning program and helped the Statesmen post a 17-4 record, en route to a pair of trips to the NCAA Playoffs. Sheehan also served on staff at Heidelberg University from 2003 through 2005, where he started his coaching career as the offensive coordinator for the junior varsity program and completed a master’s degree in education. The Cleveland, Ohio, native earned undergraduate degrees in psychology and business management in 2003 from Marietta College, while serving as a three-year starter at the tight end position with the Pioneers. Sheehan started on offense and defense and was a team captain for the squad during his senior season. Along with his experiences on the football field, Sheehan has contributed to X&O Labs Coaching Research and Manual of Football Drills and Skills, which were published in 2011 and has lectured at multiple football coaching clinics in the past several years. Sheehan is married to his wife, Mandy, and the couple resides in Defiance with their two children, Nolan and Liam..

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JEFF JUDGE

• Defensive Coord./Academic Coord. • Third Year • Gilbert, Iowa • Iowa State University, 1987

COACHING STAFF CRAIG McCORD • Offensive Line, Head JV Coach • 11th Year • London, Ohio • Ashland University, 1969

Jeff Judge enters his third season as the Defensive Coordinator for the Yellow Jackets in 2014. Judge came to Defiance after spending the previous nine seasons as the head coach at fellow Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference foe, Anderson University, and boasts 30 years of experience on the sidelines at the collegiate level. Prior to his head coaching stint with AU, Judge held coordinator positions for each of the previous 13 seasons during stops at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Simpson College and Morehead State University. Judge held both the offensive and defensive coordinator tags during his three years at UW-Stevens Point, after leading the defensive unit for six years at Simpson. Judge’s first coordinator opportunity came with Morehead State, where he ran the offense and was the recruiting coordinator over a four-year span. The Gilbert, Iowa, native got his start in the coaching ranks during five years as a student assistant at Iowa State University, where he completed a degree in physical education in 1987 with endorsements in coaching and secondary teaching. Judge then worked as a graduate assistant coach for two seasons at Purdue University, while earning a master’s degree in sports administration in 1989. Judge is married to his wife, Lauri, and has two children, Katie and Thomas.

Craig McCord is in his 11th season at Defiance and will handle the tags of the offensive line and head JV coach. McCord came to Ayersville High in 1974 and started the football program from scratch. In 30 years he turned the Pilots into 12-time league champions, notched five undefeated regular seasons, made eight appearances in the state playoffs and earned a runner-up finish in the state in 1986. During his 35-year career as a high school coach, McCord tutored 231 all-conference players, 39 All-Ohio players and two Ohio Offensive Backs of the Year. He also saw 18 of his prep standouts move on to play in the collegiate ranks. McCord was inducted into the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in April of 2006 and added another prestigious accolade in the fall of 2011, when Ayersville High dedicated its football field in honor of its inaugural coach. The list of accomplishments does not stop there however, as McCord was also honored as a Jennings Foundation Scholar three times and received the 200-Victory Award from the OHSFCA. McCord was named The Crescent-News Coach of the Year three times, coached the Defiance Seven County AllStar Game and co-coached the Northwest Ohio Regional AllStar Game. McCord thrived as a head coach on the court as well, leading the women’s basketball program at Ayersville for 15 seasons. During his tenure, he compiled a 186-143 mark and took the Lady Pilots to the final four in 1992. After the end of the 1992 season, McCord was named as the women’s basketball Coach of the Year by The Crescent-News. • Defensive Line, Special Teams Coord., McCord is an Ashland University graduate receiving a Recruiting Coord. Bachelor’s degree in Education in 1969. The London, Ohio • Fifth Year native received his master’s degree from Bowling Green State • Miami, Florida University in Education, Curriculum and Teaching in 1999. • Hanover College, 2010 Craig and his wife, Patti, have three grown children and are the grandparents of nine. Dan Cornely enters his fifth season for the Purple and Gold in 2014 and third year as a full-time member of the Yellow Jackets coaching staff. In 2012, Cornely moved to full-time duties, coaching • Receivers, Co-Special Teams Coord. the defensive line. This season, Cornely adds special teams • Second Year coordinator duties as well as the strength and conditioning • Walton, Ind. program to his list. • Hanover College, 2012 Cornely is no stranger to the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, as he was a three-year starter and three-time AllRory Mannering will begin his second season with the HCAC selection on the gridiron for Hanover College. During his time with the Panthers, Cornely earned the Defiance College football staff as an assistant coach. The former Coaches’ Appreciation Award and was a two-year captain from four-year starter at Hanover College will work with the receivers as well as serving as Co-Special Teams Coordinator this season. his linebacker position. Familiar with the HCAC, Mannering will bring a pedigree of Cornely began his coaching career at Florida International University, where he assisted the defensive coordinator during four All-HCAC honors and All-Region honors to the Purple and Gold. summer camps. The Columbus, Ga. native graduated from Hanover in 2012 He used the experience gained with FIU to then serve as an and worked with the Panthers strength and conditioning group assistant strength coach during his final year at HC. Cornely graduated with a degree in communications from and recruiting roles in 2012. Mannering earned a bachelor’s degree in health and movement Hanover in 2010 and completed a master’s degree in education studies; secondary education from Hanover College in 2012. from Defiance in 2012.

DAN CORNELY

RORY MANNERING

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ROBBIE BROWN

• Defensive Backs, Video Coordinator • Second Year • Dublin, Ohio • Ohio Dominican University, 2011 Robbie Brown will be in his second season with the Jackets coaching staff in 2014 and will work with the defensive backs as well as being the video coordinator. Brown comes from Dublin Coffman High School, where the Dublin, Ohio native worked with the defense for one season. Prior to his time at Dublin Coffman, Brown worked as a recruiting attendant for Ohio Dominican University football. Brown graduated from Ohio Dominican University in 2011, where he lettered for the Panthers under Bill Conley. Brown earned a bachelor’s degree in sports management with a concentration in public relations and marketing.

ANDREW CLUTE

• Running Backs, Head Strength Coach

• Second Year • Lancaster, Ohio • Shawnee State University, 2012

Aaron Hatem begins his second season with the Purple and Gold in 2014. Hatem comes to Defiance from Denison University and will work with the running backs as well as serving as Head Strength Coach. Hatem spent the last two seasons at Denison, working as the primary running backs coach while also working with special teams and strength and conditioning. The Lancaster, Ohio native also worked as the running backs coach for the South team in the Ohio College All-Star game. Hatem graduated from Shawnee State University in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science.

MASON ESPINOSA • Quarterbacks

• Linebackers, Equip. Coordinator

• First Year • Cookeville, Tennessee • Ohio Wesleyan University, 2014

• Fifth Year • Onsted, Michigan

Andrew Clute enters his first season as a graduate assistant coach in 2014 and his fifth season overall with the program having served the previous four years as a student assistant coach. The Onsted, Mich. native will work with the linebackers and serve as equipment manager for the purple and gold in 2014. Clute has worked primarily with the tight ends during his time at Defiance College, while progressing towards a bachelor’s degree in physical education and health from DC.

NATE McCARVILLE • Tackles, Tight Ends

• First Year • Springfield, Ohio • Wittenberg University, 2014 Nate McCarville will be in his first season with the Defiance football coaching staff in 2014 and will be in charge of the tackles and tight ends. McCarville comes to Defiance to begin his collegiate coaching career after four years as a student-assistant coach at Wittenberg University. During his tenure, he gained a vast coaching experience that included working with the offensive line and was part of a coaching staff that helped lead the Tiger football program to three North Coast Athletic Conference Championships (2010, 2012-13). McCarville graduated from Wittenberg in 2014 with a degree in sports education. He is also a graduate of Thomas Worthington High School in Worthington, Ohio where he was a three-year letterwinner as an offensive lineman and was named the team Most Outstanding Lineman and Archie Griffin Sportmanship Award in addition to serving as a team captain. McCarville was also successful off the field in the classroom earning scholar-athlete honors each quarter.

Mason Espinosa begins his collegiate coaching career with his first season as a member of the Defiance staff in 2014. He will be working with the quarterbacks. Espinosa joins Defiance following a standout four-year career as the starting quarterback at Ohio Wesleyan University where he started every game during his tenure (40 games) and helped lead the Battling Bishops to a 2012 North Coast Athletic Conference Championship. Espinosa ended his career with 11,072 yards passing and 10,872 yards of total offense, both are current NCAC and OWU records. He also ranks 13th and 17th all-time in NCAA Division III in both statistical categories. In addition, Espinosa ended his playing days as the conference all-time leader in passing yards and total offense as well as the single-season record holder in completions (319). He also owns 17 OWU career, single-season and single-game records that include additional career marks of 1,619 passing attempts, 1,004 completions, 69 touchdowns, 63.0 pass completion percentage, and total TDs with 71. He is the single-season record holder in passing yards (3,371), attempts (490), completions (319), TDs (21), completion percentage (67.0%), total offense (3,252) and total TDs (21). He holds single-game records of most passing yards (473), completions (52), TDs (six), total offense (495) and total TDs (six). Caping his playing career, Espinosa was a four-time AllNCAC award winner, including garnering first-team accolades in 2012 in addition to being tabbed the conference offensive player of the year, first-team All-Ohio and first-team Beyond Sports Network All-American that same year. He went on to receive an inviation to try-out with the Pittsburgh Steelers following graduation. Espinosa graduated from OWU in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in history.

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COACHING STAFF

• Head Student Assistant • Fourth Year Drew Robinson is in his fourth season as a student assistant coach for the Yellow Jackets coaching staff. Robinson will be the head student assistant coach in 2014. He has worked with the wide receivers and an assistant for the offensive coaching staff during his time at Defiance College, while progressing towards a bachelor’s degree from DC.

2014 Defiance College Football Coaching Staff

Front Row (From Left to Right): Assistant Coach Jeff Judge, Assistant Coach Craig McCord, Head Coach Brian Sheehan, Assistant Coach Mason Espinosa, Assistant Coach Dan Cornley and Assistant Coach Rory Mannering. Back Row: Assistant Coach Andrew Clute, Assistant Coach Robbie Brown, Student Assistant Coach Drew Robinson, Assistant Coach A.J. Hatem and Assistant Coach Nate McCarville.

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2013 SEASON

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RECORD: All Games Conference Non-Conference DATE 09-07-13 09-14-13 09-21-13 09-28-13 10-05-13 10-12-13 10-19-13 10-26-13 11-02-13 11-16-13

OVERALL 3-7 3-5 0-2

OPPONENT at Albion ADRIAN at Rose-Hulman at Anderson EARLHAM MANCHESTER at Mount St. Joseph HANOVER at #11 Franklin BLUFFTON

HOME 2-3 2-2 0-1

AWAY 1-4 1-3 0-1

W/L SCORE ATTEND L 29-32 3556 L 0-14 2346 L 19-23 2200 W 34-0 1000 W 43-7 1132 W 27-12 3978 L 31-44 1440 L 21-25 1274 L 7-41 3800 L 10-17 4250

SCORE BY QRTRS 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH OT TOTAL Defiance 64 50 40 67 0 221 Opponents 30 66 72 47 0 215 TEAM STATISTICS SCORING Points Per Game FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Att-Comp-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards KICK RETURN AVERAGE PUNT RETURN AVERAGE INT RETURN AVERAGE FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards Average Per Game PUNTS-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3RD-DOWN Conversions 3rd-Down Pct 4TH-DOWN Conversions 4th-Down Pct SACKS BY-Yards MISC YARDS TOUCHDOWNS SCORED FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS RED-ZONE SCORES RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS PAT-ATTEMPTS ATTENDANCE Games/Avg Per Game

DC 221 22.1 184 88 86 10 1524 1996 472 478 3.2 195.1 14 1951 316-162-14 6.2 12.0 195.1 9 3475 794 4.4 347.5 40-624 26-251 18-284 15.6 9.7 15.8 31-18 83-681 68.1 61-2203 36.1 34.1 33:32 60/183 33% 12/35 34% 25-193 -7 29 7-11 0-1 24-38 63% 17-38 45% 24-27 89% 12,980 5/2596

OPP 215 21.5 143 44 72 27 746 1180 434 324 2.3 183.3 9 1833 346-161-18 5.3 11.4 183.3 16 2579 670 3.8 257.9 43-702 19-81 14-238 16.3 4.3 17.0 17-12 51-485 48.5 74-2807 37.9 33.5 26:28 37/151 25% 10/22 45% 22-136 0 30 4-9 0-0 21-29 72% 18-29 62% 21-26 81% 11,996 5/2399

RUSHING Sean Washington Trevon Burrell Alex Larson Aaron Spence Lawrence Austin Daniel Collins Cody Wilson Andre Doran TEAM Total.......... Opponents......

GP ATT G AIN 7 81 392 10 65 275 7 106 435 10 34 213 7 58 206 10 68 243 10 28 116 1 3 19 4 2 0 10 478 1996 10 324 1180

LOSS NET AVG TD LG AVG/G 37 355 4.4 3 34 50.7 0 275 4.2 2 17 27.5 215 220 2.1 2 30 31.4 27 186 5.5 0 51 18.6 29 177 3.1 3 30 25.3 68 175 2.6 4 26 17.5 26 90 3.2 0 28 9.0 0 19 6.3 0 10 19.0 5 -5 -2.5 0 0 -1.2 472 1524 3.2 14 51 152.4 434 746 2.3 9 36 74.6

PASSING GP EFFIC C MP-ATT-INT P CT Y ARDS TD Alex Larson 7 110.86 105-204-9 51.5 1303 9 S. Washington 7 86.34 50-97-4 51.5 497 0 Mark Boggs 7 76.91 5-11-1 45.5 65 0 Aaron Spence 10 180.20 1-2-0 50.0 31 0 Cody Wilson 10 562.00 1-1-0 100.0 55 0 Total.......... 10 103.67 162-316-14 51.3 1951 9 Opponents.... 10 95.89 161-346-18 46.5 1833 16 RECEIVING Brian Mircovich Trey White Cody Wilson Daniel Collins Bryan Weaver Aaron Spence Lawrence Austin Joey Chester Trevon Burrell Darius Harper Shadon Seabrook Total.......... Opponents......

GP 10 10 10 10 9 10 7 4 10 3 4 10 10

LG A VG/G 76 186.1 37 71.0 22 9.3 31 3.1 55 5.5 76 195.1 89 183.3

NO. YARDS AVG TD LG A VG/G 48 478 10.0 1 37 47.8 43 491 11.4 2 76 49.1 19 276 14.5 1 35 27.6 15 221 14.7 2 35 22.1 14 234 16.7 1 55 26.0 11 107 9.7 1 20 10.7 3 40 13.3 0 17 5.7 3 27 9.0 0 12 6.8 2 15 7.5 0 8 1.5 1 27 27.0 1 27 9.0 1 22 22.0 0 22 5.5 162 1951 12.0 9 76 195.1 161 1833 11.4 16 89 183.3

PUNT RETURNS Tony Sierra Trey White Daniel Collins Cody Wilson Gareth MacMillan Total.......... Opponents......

NO. 22 2 1 1 0 26 19

YARDS 214 30 3 4 0 251 81

AVG 9.7 15.0 3.0 4.0 0.0 9.7 4.3

TD 0 0 0 0 1 1 0

LG 83 18 0 4 0 83 30

KICK RETURNS Trey White Cody Wilson Jorry Matherson Tony Sierra Leroy Cheatham Daniel Collins Jerald Helm Todd Roberts Calvin Palmer Total.......... Opponents......

NO. 20 5 4 3 3 2 1 1 1 40 43

YARDS 372 58 48 47 43 49 6 1 0 624 702

AVG 18.6 11.6 12.0 15.7 14.3 24.5 6.0 1.0 0.0 15.6 16.3

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

LG 38 21 19 18 19 32 6 1 0 38 36

INTERCEPTIONS Tony Sierra Andrew Feldhaus Josh Slayton Leroy Cheatham Jorry Matherson Total.......... Opponents......

NO. 5 5 2 2 2 18 14

YARDS 158 54 17 2 0 284 238

AVG 31.6 10.8 8.5 1.0 0.0 15.8 17.0

TD 0 1 1 0 0 3 2

LG 61 30 16 10 0 61 72

FUMBLE RETURNS Tony Sierra Andrew Feldhaus Total.......... Opponents......

NO. 1 1 2 5

YARDS 41 55 96 251

AVG 41.0 55.0 48.0 50.2

TD 1 1 2 3

LG 41 55 55 91

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SCORING Spencer Saunders Daniel Collins Sean Washington Lawrence Austin Alex Larson Andrew Feldhaus Trey White Trevon Burrell Total.......... Opponents......

TD 0 6 3 3 2 2 2 2 29 30

TOTAL OFFENSE Alex Larson Sean Washington Trevon Burrell Aaron Spence Daniel Collins Cody Wilson Mark Boggs Andre Doran TEAM Total.......... Opponents......

FGS 7-11 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 7-11 4-9

ICK RUSH RCV K 24-27 0 0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0 0-0 0 0 24-27 0 0 21-26 0-2 0

P ASS DXP SAF PTS 0 0 0 45 0 0 0 36 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 18 0-2 0 0 12 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 12 0-2 0 1 221 0-2 0 1 215

GP PLAYS RUSH PASS TOTAL AVG/G 7 310 220 1303 1523 217.6 7 178 355 497 852 121.7 10 65 275 0 275 27.5 10 36 186 31 217 21.7 10 68 175 0 175 17.5 10 29 90 55 145 14.5 7 33 -6 65 59 8.4 1 3 19 0 19 19.0 4 3 -5 0 -5 -1.2 10 794 1524 1951 3475 347.5 10 670 746 1833 2579 257.9

ALL PURPOSE GP RUSH RCV PR Trey White 10 7 491 30 Brian Mircovich 10 0 478 0 Daniel Collins 10 175 221 3 Cody Wilson 10 90 276 4 Tony Sierra 10 0 0 214 Sean Washington 7 355 0 0 Aaron Spence 10 186 107 0 Trevon Burrell 10 275 15 0 Bryan Weaver 9 0 234 0 Alex Larson 7 220 0 0 Lawrence Austin 7 177 40 0 Andre Doran 1 19 0 0 Kenny Jones 4 0 0 0 Joey Chester 4 16 27 0 Total.......... 10 1524 1951 251 Opponents...... 10 746 1833 81

KR 372 0 49 58 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 624 702

IR 0 0 0 0 158 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52 0 284 238

TOT AVG/G 900 90.0 478 47.8 448 44.8 428 42.8 419 41.9 355 50.7 293 29.3 290 29.0 234 26.0 220 31.4 217 31.0 19 19.0 52 13.0 43 10.8 4634 463.4 3600 360.0

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INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS Rushes 27 Alex Larson at Albion (09-07-13) Yards Rushing 120 Sean Washington at Anderson (09-28-13) TD Rushes 2 Sean Washington at Anderson (09-28-13) Daniel Collins at Mount St. Joseph (10-19-13) Long Rush 51 Aaron Spence vs Adrian (09-14-13) Pass attempts 44 Alex Larson at Albion (09-07-13) Pass completions 25 Alex Larson at Mount St. Joseph (10-19-13) Yards Passing 279 Alex Larson at Albion (09-07-13) TD Passes 3 Alex Larson vs Manchester (10-12-13) Long Pass 76 Alex Larson at Mount St. Joseph (10-19-13) Receptions 10 Trey White at Albion (09-07-13) Trey White at Mount St. Joseph (10-19-13) Yards Receiving 141 Trey White at Mount St. Joseph (10-19-13) TD Receptions 1 Nine Players Long Reception 76 Trey White at Mount St. Joseph (10-19-13) Field Goals 2 Spencer Saunders at Rose-Hulman (09-21-13) Spencer Saunders at Anderson (09-28-13) Long Field Goal 32 Spencer Saunders at Albion (09-07-13) Spencer Saunders at Rose-Hulman (09-21-13) Punts 8 Aaron Spence at Anderson (09-28-13) Aaron Spence vs. Hanover (10-26-13) Punting Avg 40.8 Aaron Spence vs. Manchester (10-12-13) Long Punt 56 Aaron Spence at Anderson (09-28-13) Long Punt Return 83 Tony Sierra at Franklin (11-02-13) Long Kickoff Return 38 Trey White at Mount St. Joseph (10-19-13) Tackles 14 Blaine Mcgowan at Mount St. Joseph (10-19-13) Sacks 2.0 Jon Day at Anderson (09-28-13) Andrew Leverenz vs. Hanover (10-26-13) Tackles For Loss 3.5 Blaine Mcgowan vs. Hanover (10-26-13) Interceptions 2 Tony Sierra at Anderson (09-28-13) Andrew Feldhaus vs. Earlham (10-05-13) Andrew Feldhaus vs. Manchester (10-12-13) Leroy Cheatham at Franklin (11-02-13)

TEAM GAME HIGHS Rushes 56 Yards Rushing 234 Yards Per Rush 4.6 TD Rushes 3 Pass attempts 46 Pass completions 26 PUNTING NO. YARDS AVG LG TB FC I20 50+ BLKD Yards Passing 305 Aaron Spence 60 2203 36.7 56 2 22 15 3 0 Yards Per Pass 8.2 TEAM 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 TD Passes 3 Total.......... 61 2203 36.1 56 2 22 15 3 1 Total Plays 98 Opponents...... 74 2807 37.9 66 4 14 21 11 1 Total Offense 508 Yards Per Play 5.4 KICKOFFS NO. YARDS AVG TB OB Points 43 Spencer Saunders 41 2145 52.3 1 1 Sacks By 7 Justin Homerick 5 247 49.4 0 0 First Downs 27 Total.......... 46 2392 52.0 1 1 Penalties 16 Opponents...... 45 2433 54.1 3 2 Penalty Yards 127 Turnovers 5 FIELD GOALS M-Att Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Long Blk Spencer Saunders 7-11 63.6 0-0 4-4 3-6 0-1 0-0 32 2 Interceptions By 4 FG SEQUENCE DEFIANCE OPPONENTS Albion (32), 34 35 Adrian - 46 Rose-Hulman (28), (32) (35) Anderson (31), (24) Earlham 35 Manchester - 40 Mount St. Joseph (22) (27) Hanover - (42), 37, 44 Franklin - Bluffton 42, 32, (29) (37)

at Anderson (09-28-13) at Anderson (09-28-13) vs. Adrian (09-14-13) at Anderson (09-28-13) vs. Earlham (10-05-13) at Albion (09-07-13) at Albion (09-07-13) at Albion (09-07-13) vs. Bluffton (11-16-13) vs. Manchester (10-12-13) at Albion (09-07-13) at Albion (09-07-13) vs. Bluffton (11-16-13) vs. Earlham (10-05-13) at Anderson (09-28-13) at Albion (09-07-13) vs. Bluffton (11-16-13) vs. Bluffton (11-16-13) at Albion (09-07-13) at Mount St. Joseph (10-19-13) at Anderson (09-28-13) vs. Earlham (10-05-13)

Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made.

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DEF. LEADERS Andrew Feldhaus Blaine Mcgowan Jorry Matherson Josh Slayton Andrew Leverenz Eric Strickland Kyle Wilson Jamario Belton Tony Sierra Devin Thomas Cody Lee Leroy Cheatham Seth Evans Todd Roberts Daniel Collins Marvin Simmons Shadon Seabrook Jon Day Chris Moore Cody Wilson Torrence Smith Kenny Jones Matt Devore Gareth MacMillan Raphael Braceful Trey White Rayon Calloway A.J. Millwood Keandre Gilmer Cody Wiggins Kaleb Rexrode Gage Smith Seth Bauer TEAM Trevon Burrell Spencer Saunders Aaron Spence Bryan Weaver Tom Woehnker Brian Mircovich Mo Garces Alex Larson Cody Brown Lawrence Austin Adam Hall Andrew Foore Isaac Jeffers Total.......... Opponents......

GP 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 10 10 10 9 8 10 7 4 5 4 10 3 4 6 6 7 10 6 4 5 8 7 3 1 4 10 10 10 9 3 10 6 7 2 7 8 6 4 10 10

Tackles Solo Ast Total TFL 57 26 83 8.5 36 46 82 9.0 32 22 54 9.5 28 22 50 4.5 25 25 50 13.5 26 22 48 9.5 22 20 42 7.5 10 30 40 6.0 29 10 39 2.5 8 15 23 3.0 12 10 22 1.5 14 7 21 1.0 4 3 7 1.5 2 5 7 - 6 1 7 - 4 2 6 3.0 - 5 5 - 4 1 5 4.0 3 1 4 1.0 3 1 4 - - 4 4 0.5 3 1 4 - 2 2 4 - 1 2 3 - 2 1 3 1.5 1 2 3 - - 3 3 0.5 1 2 3 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 1 1 2 0.5 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - - 1 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - - 1 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - - 1 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - - - - - 353 295 648 88 463 400 863 107

Sacks Yds No Yds 28 1.0 4 33 2.0 6 33 - - 21 2.0 13 102 8.0 86 27 1.5 9 38 1.5 27 22 1.5 9 5 0.5 1 14 1.5 12 6 0.5 3 2 - - 6 0.5 2 - - - - - - 14 1.0 8 - - - 12 3.0 10 1 - - - - - 3 0.5 3 - - - - - - - - - 5 - - - - - 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 383 25 193 423 22 136

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Pass Defense Fumbles Blkd Int Yds BU Qbh Rcv Yds FF Kick 5 54 5 - 4 55 6 - - 6 - 2 0 1 2 0 10 - 1 0 1 2 17 6 1 2 0 1 - - - - - - 2 - - 1 - 1 0 - - - 1 - - - 2 - - 1 - - - - 5 158 21 - 1 41 - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - 2 2 17 - - - - 1 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 52 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - - 18 284 69 1 12 96 13 1 14 238 46 8 18 251 17 5

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Conference Overall GP Record Win % PF PA GP Record Win % PF Rose-Hulman 8 7-1 .875 282 182 10 7-3 .700 322 Franklin 8 7-1 .875 431 121 12 8-4 .667 506 Mount St. Joseph 8 6-2 .750 286 219 10 6-4 .600 309 Hanover 8 5-3 .625 210 192 10 5-5 .500 223 Bluffton 8 4-4 .500 166 209 10 4-6 .400 207 Defiance 8 3-5 .375 192 169 10 3-7 .300 221 Manchester 8 3-5 .375 215 219 10 3-7 .300 239 Earlham 8 1-7 .125 112 353 10 2-8 .200 165 Anderson 8 0-8 .000 101 333 10 0-10 .000 108

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PA 237 225 298 310 298 215 267 419 433

Last 10 7-3 8-2 6-4 5-5 4-6 3-7 3-7 2-8 0-10

Streak Won 3 Lost 1 Lost 1 Lost 1 Won 3 Lost 4 Won 1 Lost 3 Lost 10

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FIRST-TEAM ALL-HCAC Name Schl. Jonny West Franklin Ryan Landwehr RHIT Spencer Corrao Hanover Johnel Wortham Anderson Dylan Jenney Franklin Kyle Linville Franklin Leonard Riston MSJ Jalen Kenner Earlham Zach Cole Franklin Shawn Frost Bluffton Austin Carlton Franklin Brandon Keller MSJ Quinton Terrell Franklin Eric Courter Manchester Kie Bates RHIT Eric Taylor RHIT Jake Stilwell Hanover Dominique Boyd Franklin Dean Griffing RHIT Colin Gallagher Franklin Andrew Leverenz Defiance Josh Runda Bluffton Scott Moore Franklin Jordan Segner Franklin Dylin Kennedy Manchester Kaleb Lingg Earlham Zack Corpe Franklin Tony Sierra Defiance Tyler Ganus Anderson Andrew Feldhaus Defiance Leroy Cheatham Defiance Samuel Fowler MSJ Mike Wood Franklin Shane Kelly MSJ Michael Parks Franklin Dakota Nelson Manchester Eric Fox Bluffton

Year Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. So. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Fr. Jr.

Pos Hometown/High School QB Avon, Ind./H.S. QB Tipp City, Ohio/Tippecanoe RB New Albany, Ind./Our Lady of Providence RB St. Rose, La./Destreham TE Floyds Knobs, Ind./Floyd Central WR Speedway, Ind./H.S. WR Cincinnati, Ohio/Withrow WR Reserve, La./East St. John WR Middletown, Ind./Shenandoah WR Edison, Ohio/Mt. Gilead OL Evansville, Ind./F.J. Reitz OL Flowery Branch, Ga./H.S. OL Martinsville, Ind./H.S. OL Carmel, Ind./H.S. OL Indianapolis, Ind./Ben Davis OL Chapel Hill, NC/Carrboro DL Pendleton, Ind./Pendleton Heights DL Louisville, Ky./DeSales DL Plano, Ill./Aurora Christian DL Valparaiso, Ind./Wheeler DL Clinton, Mich./H.S. LB Lima, Ohio/Bath LB Kingman, Ind./Fountain Central LB Anderson, Ind./Highland LB N. Manchester, Ind./Manchester LB Dayton, Ohio/Northridge DB Elkhart, Ind./Memorial DB Warren, Mich./Cousino DB Buchanan, Mich./H.S. DB Lutz, Fla./Steinbrenner DB Richmond, Va./Meadowbrook DB Cincinnati, Ohio/Northwest K Greenwood, Ind./Center Grove K Cincinnati, Ohio/Turpin P Shelbyville, Ind./H.S. Ret. Fairland, Ind./Triton Central Ret. Brunswick, Ohio/H.S.

SECOND-TEAM ALL-HCAC Name Schl. Year Dexter Britt Hanover Sr. Joey Pasquale Franklin Jr. Antonio Banks MSJ Jr. Danya Francis RHIT Sr. Zac Erba RHIT Fr. Donovan Brown Bluffton Jr. John Peters MSJ Jr. Dakota Nelson Manchester Fr. Brian Mircovich Defiance Sr. Ryan Hahn Hanover Jr. Adam Cantwell Manchester Sr. Cody Larimore Manchester Sr. Ryan Hayes Earlham Sr. Kevin Schlenker Hanover Jr. Austin Speice Bluffton So. Russell Turner MSJ Sr. Adam Bigelow MSJ Sr. Ryan Aelker Bluffton So. Lajay Kelly Earlham Fr. Scott Barry Manchester Sr. Blaine McGowan Defiance Sr. Konnor Blevins MSJ Jr. Zach Dashner Manchester Sr. Nate Moser Anderson Jr. Brent McCleerey MSJ Jr. Brandon Foster Hanover Sr. Kevin Nowak RHIT Fr. Josh Hadley Bluffton Sr.

Pos Hometown/High School QB Louisville, Ky./Male RB Noblesville, Ind./H.S. RB Middletown, Ohio/H.S. RB Kissimmee, Fla./Celebration TE Winona Lake, Ind./Warsaw WR Cincinnati, Ohio/Purcell Marian WR West Chester, Ohio/Lakota West WR Fairland, Ind./Triton Central WR Clearwater, Fla./East Lake OL Fort Thomas, Ky./Highlands OL Elkhart, Ind./Concord OL Walton, Ind./Lewis-Cass OL New Lebanon, Ohio/Dixie OL Anderson, Ind./H.S. OL Paulding, Ohio/Wayne Trace DL Fairfield, Ohio/H.S. DL Cincinnati, Ohio/Anderson DL New Bavaria, Ohio/Holgate DL Carson, Calif./Long Beach Polytechnic DL Plymouth, Ind./H.S. LB South Haven, Mich./H.S. LB Cincinnati, Ohio/Lakota West LB South Bend, Ind./Washington LB Bremen, Ind./Penn LB Mooresville, Ind./Monrovia LB Haubstadt, Ind./Gibson Southern DB Naperville, Ill./Central DB Harper Woods, Mich./H.S.

Jorry Matherson Matt McConnell

Defiance Hanover Taylor Anglemeyer Manchester Matt Angel RHIT Greg Tabar MSJ Eric Schaible Rose-Hulman Trey White Defiance Keiven Stewart Anderson

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DB Columbia, Md./Atholton DB Buckner, Ky./Trinity DB Wakarusa, Ind./Northwood K Cassville, Mo./H.S. P Cincinnati, Ohio/Colerain P Findlay, Ohio/H.S. Ret. Indianapolis, Ind./Lawrence Central Ret. Houston, Tex./Elkins

HONORABLE MENTION ALL-HCAC Name Schl. Year Pos Hometown/High School Jarrid Robertson Anderson So. TE Flora, Ind./Carroll Jerrod Henderson Anderson So. OL Muncie, Ind./Yorktown Marc Jones Anderson Fr. WR Knoxville, Tenn./Proviso East Jason Samuels Anderson Jr. DL Indianapolis, Ind./Lawrence Central Sammy Faulkner Anderson So. LB Dayton, Ohio/Vandalia Keiven Stewart Anderson So. DB Houston, Tex./Elkins Eric Fox Bluffton Jr. RB Brunswick, Ohio/H.S. Ryan Leopold Bluffton Jr. DL Ottawa, Ohio/Ottawa-Glandorf Ben Schamp Bluffton Jr. DL St. Marys, Ohio/Memorial Wyatt Herman Bluffton Jr. LB Edgerton, Ohio/H.S. Trey White Defiance Fr. WR Indianapolis, Ind./Lawrence Central Jamario Belton Defiance So. DL Tampa, Fla./Spoto Eric Strickland Defiance Jr. LB West Palm Beach, Fla./Seminole Ridge Tre Stephens Earlham Jr. RB Terre Haute, Ind./South Leslie Dunlap Earlham Fr. WR Los Angeles, Calif./Long Beach Polytechnic Nate McCormack Earlham Sr. DL Cicero, Ind./Hamilton Heights Kollin Wheat Earlham Jr. DL Greenwood, Ind./Whiteland Justin Darden Earlham Sr. DB Muncie, Ind./Central Nate Bryan Franklin So. DL Greencastle, Ind./North Putnam Justin Magaw Hanover Jr. LB West Palm Beach, Fla./Kings Academy Vince Peiffer Hanover Jr. LB Franklin, Ind./Indian Creek Colin Alexander Hanover Sr. DB Indianapolis, Ind./North Central Derrick Worden Hanover Sr. DB Galveston, Ind./Lewis Cass Nick Williams Manchester Sr. QB Fort Wayne, Ind./Heritage Caleb Watkins MSJ Jr. QB Middletown, Ohio/H.S. Connor Gerhart RHIT Sr. WR La Mesa, Calif./La Jolla Country Day D.J. Lawson RHIT Sr. DL Indianapolis, Ind./Pike Cody Rivers RHIT Sr. LB Coconut Creek, Fla./Monarch Craig Voges RHIT Sr. LB Huntingburg, Ind./Forest Park HCAC ALL-SPORTSMANSHIP TEAM Name Schl. Year Pos Hometown/High School Jason Samuels Anderson Jr. DL Indianapolis, Ind./Lawrence Central Marquis Brown Bluffton Sr. OL University Hts., Ohio/Cleveland Hts. Josh Slayton Defiance Jr. DB Ft. Wayne, Ind./North Side Kollin Wheat Earlham Jr. DL Greenwood, Ind./Whiteland Kyle Holzbog Franklin Sr. RB Huntingburg, Ind./Southridge Ethan Waltz Hanover Sr. LB Trafalgar, Ind./Indian Creek Nick Miller Manchester Sr. DB Huntington, Ind./North Denzel Norvell MSJ Fr. WR Dayton, Ohio/Thurgood Marshall Mark Fitz RHIT Sr. DE Fort Worth, Tex./Eastern Hills

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ALL-TIME HISTORY

12-Time Conference Champions • Four Undefeated Seasons • 54 All-Americans

Year 1900-02 1903 1904 1905 1906-13 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943-45 1946

W-L-T PCT PF NO TEAM FIELDED 0-1-0 .000 0 1-4-0 .200 32 1-2-0 .333 16 NO TEAM FIELDED 1-1-0 .500 19 2-3-0 .400 49 1-5-0 .167 41 NO TEAM FIELDED 0-2-0 .000 27 1-1-0 .500 20 3-4-0 .429 82 3-5-1 .375 171 3-6-0 .333 71 3-4-1 .429 82 7-1-0 .875 163 0-6-2 .000 11 3-6-0 .333 45 5-3-0 .625 112 3-3-2 .500 90 3-4-0 .429 73 3-4-0 .429 56 6-0-1 1.000 111 3-5-0 .375 70 3-6-0 .333 81 3-3-1 .500 68 5-2-1 .714 117 3-3-1 .500 59 4-3-0 .571 57 1-3-2 .250 34 0-6-0 .000 17 1-5-1 .167 16 3-3-0 .500 89 1-3-0 .250 26 NO TEAM FIELDED 6-2-0 .750 91

Rank Name (Years Coached) 1. Robert Taylor (2003-2011) 2. Malen Luke (1988-1993) 3. Roger Merb (1967-1970) 4. Greg Pscodna (1996-2002) 5. Mike Snyder (1974-1978) 6. Gary Shaefer (1979-1984) 7. Richard Small (1954-1963) 8. Kirk Mee (1964-1966) 9. Lance Tigyer (1971-1973) 10. Emerald Wilson (1927-1930) 11. Victor Rowen (1951-1953) 12. Larry Schultz(1946-1947) Gilbert B. Smith (1933-1935) 14. Ernest Miller (1923-1924) 15. Frederic Bennetts (1948-1950) 16. Merner Call (1936-1938)

Team Adrian Akron Albion Alfred State Alma Anderson Ashland Assumption Augastana Baldwin Wallace Ball State Battle Creek Bethany Bluffton Bowling Green Buffalo Canterbury

W L T 28 31 1 0 2 0 0 13 0 0 4 0 3 9 0 34 18 1 7 17 1 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 44 43 2 5 10 1 0 2 0 1 0 0

PA 23 68 79 57 163 182 45 12 111 132 207 111 45 112 132 70 93 84 64 25 108 137 71 72 92 88 130 233 159 96 113 64

YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDS Year 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982

W-L-T 5-2-0 4-4-0 2-7-0 3-6-0 0-6-0 4-4-0 8-0-0 4-4-0 1-7-1 0-8-1 3-5-0 4-4-0 1-8-0 1-7-1 3-5-0 5-3-0 2-6-0 4-4-0 5-4-0 9-0-0 7-2-0 7-2-0 9-0-0 7-2-0 5-4-0 5-4-0 7-2-0 5-5-0 4-5-0 6-3-0 6-2-1 6-3-0 3-6-0 4-5-0 4-5-0 5-4-0

PCT .714 .500 .222 .333 .000 .500 1.000 .500 .125 .000 .375 .500 .111 .125 .375 .625 .250 .500 .556 1.000 .778 .778 1.000 .778 .556 .556 .778 .500 .444 .667 .750 .667 .333 .444 .444 .555

PF 126 118 99 74 20 130 163 89 75 42 81 96 64 112 157 135 38 136 118 218 148 250 283 212 136 137 207 151 75 136 184 150 148 132 136 131

PA 50 63 167 213 135 99 59 99 193 296 142 125 176 203 169 101 170 132 134 42 118 95 55 77 118 129 97 135 100 141 67 127 154 171 155 157

Year W-L-T PCT PF PA 1983 5-4-0 .555 258 172 1984 4-4-1 .500 204 236 1985 2-7-0 .222 69 295 1986 0-9-0 .000 91 317 1987 1-8-0 .111 109 304 1988 0-9-0 .000 122 287 1989 3-6-0 .333 181 233 1990 7-3-0 .700 244 159 1991 8-2-0 .800 268 120 1992 9-1-0 .900 344 96 1993 9-1-0 .900 439 159 1994 6-4-0 .600 239 251 1995 2-7-0 .222 113 272 1996 3-6-0 .333 136 250 1997 1-8-0 .111 96 312 1998 3-6-0 .333 136 250 1999 4-5-0 .444 201 267 2000 7-3-0 .700 228 138 2001 8-3-0 .737 302 189 2002 3-7-0 .333 216 265 2003 4-6-0 .400 213 285 2004 1-9-0 .100 104 287 2005 6-4-0 .600 230 220 2006 7-3-0 .700 163 122 2007 5-5-0 .500 208 206 2008 4-6-0 .400 166 243 2009 4-6-0 .400 197 221 2010 6-4-0 .600 229 181 2011 4-6-0 .400 170 280 2012 2-8-0 .200 177 292 2013 3-7 .300 221 215 -------------------------------------------------------------All-Time 371-424-18 .467 13,009 14,966

ALL-TIME COACHING RECORDS

Yrs 9 6 4 7 5 6 10 3 3 4 2 2 3 2 3 3

W 38 36 30 29 27 25 24 18 17 14 12 11 11 10 9 8

L 48 22 6 38 18 28 57 8 10 14 10 4 11 5 17 9

T 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 2 0 0 2 1 0 3

Pct. .442 .621 .833 .433 .600 .472 .296 .692 .630 .500 .545 .733 .500 .667 .346 .471

Rank Name (Years Coached) Yrs Ed Stults (1994-1995) 2 18. Paul Lyne (1931) 1 Charles Vanderscoff (1921-1922) 2 20. Brian Sheehan (2012-Present) 2 21. Virgil Bingman (1941-1942) 2 22. Nate Jensen (2011) 1 Abraham J. Sharadin (1920) 1 Carl Voltmer (1932) 1 George Thompson (1915-1916) 2 Paul Mason (1925-1926) 2 Bob Kuszmaul (1985-1987) 3 28. C.A. Darling (1904-1905) 2 29. J.D. Kibler (1914) 1 Orin Snyder (1919) 1 N.M. Jorgensen (1939-1940) 2

ALL-TIME SERIES RECORDS

Team Capital Case Western Cedarville Central State Central Michigan Centre Concordia Danville Davidson Dayton Detroit Detroit Tech Earlham Ferris State Findlay Franklin Ft. Wayne Med. Gannon (PA) Georgetown

W L T 0 1 1 1 1 0 6 3 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 6 4 0 0 1 0 6 2 0 15 6 0 2 1 0 21 32 1 4 11 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 2 0

Team Grace Grand Rapids Grand Valley Grove City Hanover Heidelberg Highland Park Hillsdale Hiram Holbrook Hope Huntington Indianapolis John Carroll John Marshall Kalamazoo Kent State Kenyon Lawrence Tech

W L T 0 1 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 12 21 0 2 8 1 1 0 0 0 3 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 4 1 0 2 2 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 5 0 0 1 1 4 1 0 1 3 1

Team W L T Lima Central 1 0 0 Lima College 1 0 0 Manchester 28 19 0 Miami (OH) 0 1 0 Muskingum 1 4 0 Mt. St. Joseph 11 11 0 Mount Union 0 5 0 Northwood 1 2 0 Ohio Northern 7 6 1 Ohio Wesleyan 0 2 0 Olivet 17 9 0 Olivet Nazarene 1 0 0 Otterbein 3 5 0 Rio Grande 1 0 0 Rockford 2 0 0 Rose-Hulman 5 3 0 Salem 1 0 0 St. Joseph’s 0 1 0 Slippery Rock 0 1 0

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W 8 6 6 5 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 1 1 1

L 11 0 11 15 6 2 4 5 8 12 24 6 1 1 11

Team Steubenville Taylor Thiel Thomas More Toledo Trine Union Urbana Valparaiso Wash. & Jeff. Wayne State Waynesburg W. Liberty Westminster W. Va. Wesleyan Wilmington Wittenberg Wooster

T Pct. 0 .421 1 1.000 1 .353 0 .250 0 .400 0 .600 0 .429 0 .375 0 .273 2 .200 0 .111 0 .250 0 .500 0 .500 1 .083

W 1 9 2 3 4 1 1 6 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 27 1 2

L 0 13 0 9 8 3 1 3 4 4 1 2 2 1 0 21 1 0

T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

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Individual Game Records 36 4

Von Cummings (Anderson), 1990 Alex Bonilla (Hanover), 2007

Scoring Points FG Made

Passing Attempts Comp. Yards TD

51 31 414 5

Jeff Eldred (Mt. St. Joseph), 1997 Corey Minnfield (Hanover), 2002 Corey Minnfield (Hanover), 2002 Hans Vetter (Rose-Hulman), 2007

Passing Attempts Completions Yards TD

810 474 6,008 53

Rushing Attempts Yards TD

810 Von Cummings, 1989-1992 4,131 Von Cummings, 1989-1992 46 Von Cummings, 1989-1992

Rushing Attempts Yards TD

43 Tom Shaffner (Ohio Northern), 1973 296 Jason Gendron (Franklin), 2003 5 Von Cummings (Wooster), 1992

Receiving Catches 17 Yards 258 Touchdowns 4

Luke Dillon (Otterbein), 2007 Luke Dillon (Otterbein), 2007 Luke Dillon (Anderson), 2007

Defense Solo Tackles 15 Leon Harris (Mt. St. Joseph), 1996 Asst. Tackles 15 Kyle Longsdorf (Bluffton), 2009 Sacks 5 Shane Brugler (Kalamazoo), 1999 Int. 3 Tony Sierra (Anderson), 2009 Long Plays Punt Return Kick Return Fumble Return Int. Return Pass Rush Field Goal Punt

84 Tony Sierra (Mt. St. Joseph), 2011 101 R. Hargraves (Earlham), 1976 88 Kadeem Watson (Rose-Hulman), 2010 102 Mike Delk (Wilmington), 1990 95 J. Smith to S. Williams (Kalamazoo), 1992 90 George Schaefer (Bluffton), 1977 46 Matt Wooten (Urbana), 1993 70 Tom Foos (Hanover), 2010

Individual Season Records

Scoring Points Field Goals Made

Individual Career Records

Scoring Points FG Made

116 8

Tom Shaffer, 1973 Tom Foos, 2010

Passing Attempts Completions Yards Touchdowns

328 185 2,098 22

Corey Minnfield, 2003 Kevin Kelly, 1999 John Smith, 1993 John Smith, 1993

Rushing Attempts Yards Touchdowns

280 1,450 19

Rocky Tisdale, 1974 Tom Shaffner, 1973 Tom Shaffner, 1973

Receiving Catches Yards Touchdowns

93 1,241 14

Luke Dillon, 2007 Luke Dillon, 2007 Luke Dillon, 2007

Defense Solo Tackles Assisted Tackles Sacks Interceptions

85 72 18 9

Chris Hobson, 1987 Nate Schaublin, 2001 Edith Forestal, 2000 Jim Clark, 1974

Special Teams Punts FG Attempts

81 14

Donny Perna, 1995 Nick Zuchegno, 2000

282 29

Receiving Catches Yards TD

Von Cummings, 1989-1992 Matt Wooden, 1991-1994

231 2,917 28

John Smith, 1991-1994 John Smith, 1991-1994 John Smith, 1991-1994 John Smith, 1991-1994

Mike Groll, 1996-1999 Sam Williams, 1991-1994 Luke Dillon, 2004-2007

Defense Solo Tackles Asst. Tackles Total Tackles Sacks Interceptions

204 Donny Mutters, 1988-1991 174 Keith Snyder, 2005-2008 372 Donny Mutters, 1988-1991 36 Edith Forestal, 1997-2000 19 Mike Hittle, 1969-1972

Special Teams Punts FG Attempts

246 Blake Stambaugh, 2002-2005 51 Matt Wooden, 1991-1994

Team Game Records

Total Offense Points Yards First Downs Plays

118 vs. Findlay, 1921 600 vs. Olivet Nazarene, 1993 30 vs. Manchester, 2001 96 vs. Hanover, 2003

Rushing Attempts Yards First Downs TD

75 437 19 6

vs. Bluffton, 1980 vs. Mt. St. Joseph, 1990 vs. Hanover, 1992 vs. Bluffton, 1993

Passing Attempts Completions Yards First Downs TD

51 33 444 20 5

vs. Mt. St. Joseph, 1997 vs. Hanover, 2002 vs. Hanover, 2002 vs. Hanover, 2002 vs. Rose-Hulman, 2007

Defense Sacks Interceptions Fumbles Recovered Turnovers

9 vs. Hanover, 1992 7 vs. Wilmington, 1990 7 vs. Mt. St. Joseph, 1993 9 vs. Mt. St. Joseph, 1993

Team Season Records

Total Offense Points Yards First Downs Plays

439 4,541 222 762

1993 1993 2001 2001

Rushing Attempts Yards First Downs

547 2,488 118

1990 1990 2001

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Touchdowns

RECORDS

Passing Attempts Completions Yards Interceptions Thrown First Downs Touchdowns Defense Interceptions Fumbles Recovered Turnovers Forced

1993

352 209 2,386 26 110 24

1999 1999 1999 1986 1999 1993

25 18 40

1990 1996 1990

Streaks/Scoring Records

Streaks Consecutive Wins Consecutive Losses Conference Wins Conference Losses

18 1968-1970 18 1985-1987 9 (Mid-Ohio), 1968-1970 8 (Mid-Ohio), 1950-1951

Points-Per-Game Most Scored Fewest Scored Most Allowed Fewest Allowed

43.9 1.4 10.4 38.8 35.9 3.6 4.7

1993 1925 2004 1939 1996 1931 1966

Point Differentials For Against

+28.8 -36.0

1993 1939

Conference Championships

Year 1920 1924 1931 1953 1962 1966 1968 1969 1970 1976 1977 2001

# 1st 50th 100th 150th 200th 250th 300th 350th

Conference Northwest Ohio Northwest Ohio Northwest Ohio Mid-Ohio Mid-Ohio Mid-Ohio Mid-Ohio Mid-Ohio Mid-Ohio Hoosier-Buckeye Hoosier-Buckeye Heartland

Milestone Victories

Coach Sharadin Miller Lyne Rowen Small Mee Merb Merb Merb Snyder Snyder Pscodna

Opponent Score Findlay 32-0 Wilmington 3-0 Cedarville 20-0 Anderson 38-0 Bluffton 15-14 W. Va. Wesleyan 12-3 Alma 29-24 Hanover 31-28 (ot)

Year 1904 1932 1952 1966 1974 1985 1997 2008

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AWARDS

12-Time Conference Champions • Four Undefeated Seasons • 54 All-Americans

1979 1980 1980 1983 1983 1984 1984 2000 2001 2002 2002 2004 2004 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2006 2006 2006 2006 2007 2007 2007

Academic Awards

Mark Bockelman Jim Bailey Mark Bockelman Terry Iffland Stan Meinen Stan Meinen Dan Rentfle Adam Baumgartner Adam Baumgartner Kevin Baumann Scott Heighland Devon Palk Deric Wurmlinger Philip Cosner Nate Fitton Tyler Haines Thomas Johns Devon Palk Chase Szente Nate Fitton Devon Palk Eric Swartz Chase Szente Joel Billings Lewis Caralla Jestin Davis

All-American All-American All-American All-District All-District All-American All-American All-District All-HCAC All-District All-District All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC

2007 2007 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2013

Nate Fitton Matt King Eric Swartz Mike Szuma Joel Billings Lewis Caralla Matt King Ricky Sherrer Mike Szuma Joel Billings Bryant Green Austin Karcher Matt King Ricky Sherrer James Buari Josh Fellows Spencer Munger Ian Rollison Ricky Sherrer James Buari James Buari Josh Slayton Wayne Kelly Cody Lee Josh Slayton

All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC All-HCAC

1955 1955 1957 1957 1959 1959 1959 1959 1959 1960 1961 1961 1964 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1975 1976 1976 1976 1976 1976 1977 1977 1981 1981 1982 1983 1983 1983 1984 1984 1993 1995 1999 2000 2001 2001 2003 2003 2007 2010 2011 2011 2013

All-Americans

Kenneth Rollins Wally Zverina Wally Zverina Fred Hilbert Ken Beilharz Dave Durham Skip Hallock Ed Hoefel Gary May Tom Gryzwinski Martin Baumhower Tom Gryzwinski Don Cathey Joe Arellano Ben Davis Rodger Geren Larry Harness Rodger Geren Jerry Griffith Paul Yon John Decker Mike Hittle Mike Hittle Tom Shaffner Tim Lee Tim Lee Chris Maxwell Rocky Tisdale Kevin Wierman Norm Gladieux Rob Harris Norm Gladieux Donald Brown Walt Turner Michael Bixel Jeff Boulton Donald Brown Kevin Finfrock Kevin Finfrock Stan Meinen Sam Williams Anthony Smith Mike Groll Edith Forestal Dustin Winkler Nate Schaublin Scott Heighland Ryan Pfefferle Luke Dillon Kyle Longsdorf Andy Cessna Joemese Scott Tony Sierra

Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention First-Team Second-Team -First-Team Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention --Second-Team Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Second-Team Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Second-Team Honorable Mention Second-Team Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Third-Team Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention First-Team Third-Team Third-Team Second-Team Honorable Mention Second-Team Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Third-Team Honorable Mention Second-Team Second-Team

Former DC standout Ben Davis (1967) spent nine seasons in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions. He ended his career ranked among the top five in several statistical catagories in Browns’ history, including interceptions in a single season (eight) and punt-return average (12.7).