Game 7: Missouri Valley Football Conference Release by Ace Hunt

For Immediate Release Oct. 12, 2009 Contact: Mike Kern

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Each week a panel will select players of the week for offense, defense, offensive line and special teams.

Valley Football Radio Report

Each week’s games are previewed on the Missouri Valley Football Conference Radio Report, produced by Jim Powers. The report can be heard on most schools’ network affiliate station.

VideoStreaming

Through its partnership with JumpTV, the league has a conference-wide subscription service available to view a number of games. Visit the league web site for additional information.

Weekly Coaches Call

Teleconferences featuring the league’s head coaches are each Wednesday at 10 a.m. CT. Replays are accessible on the league web site. Brock Spack, ILS, 10:05 a.m. Trent Miles, INS, 10:10 a.m. Terry Allen, MSU, 10:15 a.m. Craig Bohl, NDSU, 10:20 a.m. Mark Farley, UNI, 10:25 a.m. John Stiegelmeier, SDSU, 10:30 a.m. Dale Lennon, SIU, 10:35 a.m. Mark Hendrickson, WIU, 10:40 a.m. Jon Heacock, YSU, 10:45 a.m.

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Valley Football (Oct. 10) Players of the Week Offense

RB Deji Karim, Southern Illinois

Defense

CB General Parnell, S. Dakota St.

Special Teams

P Dean Priddy, South Dakota State

Offensive Lineman TBD

2009 Valley Football Standings (thru Oct. 10) Team

Conference W L

Northern Iowa Southern Illinois South Dakota State Youngstown State Missouri State Illinois State Western Illinois North Dakota State Indiana State

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0 0 0 1 2 2 2 3 3

Points For Opp 139 97 103 66 41 67 31 65 7

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41 1.000 47 1.000 34 1.000 38 .667 66 .333 105 .333 61 .000 93 .000 131 .000

Overall W L 5 4 4 4 3 2 1 1 0

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Points For Opp

Pct.

251 65 184 85 161 61 145 118 110 138 128 188 103 170 186 203 37 218

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2009 Upcoming Schedule, Last Week’s Results Upcoming Schedule (Oct. 17) Saturday, Oct. 17 *Indiana State at Illinois State (Homecoming, MVFC TV) Normal, Ill. • 2 p.m. CT Series: ILS leads, 30-28-2 Last Year: ILS, 57-6 4 Note: Illinois State has won the last four meetings, by a combined score of 238-71, and the Redbirds have won 10 of the last 11 meetings. *Missouri State at Western Illinois (Homecoming) Macomb, Ill. • 3:05 p.m. CT Series: WIU leads, 15-12-1 Last Year: WIU, 33-21 4 Note: Western Illinois has won five of the last seven meetings in the series since a 2001 home loss - Missouri State’s last win in Macomb. *#5 Southern Illinois at #2 UNI (Homecoming, Mediacom, FCS Radio) Cedar Falls, Iowa • 4:05 p.m. CT Series: UNI leads, 15-12 Last Year: SIU, 27-24 4 Note: PK Kyle Dougherty kicked a 40-yard field goal at 0:00 for an SIU win last year. The home team has won the last 12 games in the series. *N. Dakota State at #14 S. Dakota State Brookings, S.D. • 6 p.m. CT (Dakota Marker, NBC North Dakota) Series: NDSU leads, 51-39-5 Last Year: SDSU, 25-24 4 Note: The Jackrabbits have won the last two games in the series, which is the most-played rivalry between two league schools (95 previous games). *denotes conference game

Last Results LastWeek’s Week (Oct. 10) Saturday, Oct. 10 Illinois State #6 Southern Illinois

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RB Deji Karim leads Southern Illinois with 273 rushing yards and three scores -- including a school-record 93-yard TD run -- as SIU closes the game with 20 unanswered points. Illinois State QB Matt Brown has 321 yards passing with two TDs.

#19 South Dakota State Missouri State

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A fourth-quarter rally by Missouri State fell just short as the Jackrabbit defense picked off a pass in the endzone with 38 seconds left. MSU QB Cody Kirby finished 29-for-46 for 288 yards -- all career highs. In his first career start, SDSU’s Thomas O’Brien was 14-for-21 for 211 yards and two TDs.

Western Illinois Youngstown State

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RB Kevin Smith rushed for 113 yards on a career-high 28 carries with a touchdown for the Penguins, while the YSU defense forced four turnovers. The Leathernecks, who trailed 31-0 at the half, were led by Dre Gibbs who had 155 yards, 113 of those in the second half.

#3 UNI North Dakota State

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Pat Grace passed for three scores, and WR D.J. Hord nabbed six catches for a career-high 105 receiving yards for the Panthers. NDSU QB Nick Mertens completed 29 of 44 passes for 308 yards -- all career-highs -- for the Bison.

2009 Missouri Valley Football Conference Weekly Release (Oct. 12) Players of the Week (Oct. 10) Offense RB Deji Karim, Southern Illinois Sr., 5-11, 200, Oklahoma City, Okla. Karim had 310 all-purpose yards and a career-high 273 yards rushing with three TDs in SIU’s 43-23 win over Illinois State. Karim’s 273 yards were the third most in a single-game in school history and it was his second 200-yard rushing game of the season. One of his three TD runs was a 93-yarder, besting his 92-yard TD from the past week. Karim had four rushes that were 20-yards or more, including all three of his touchdown runs. He averaged 9.8 yards per carry, which is the third highest average for a Saluki back with at least 20 attempts (he had 28 carries).

Defense CB General Parnell, South Dakota State Jr., 5-11, 195, San Bernardino, Calif. Parnell recorded two interceptions, including one in the end zone in the final minute, broke up another pass and added seven tackles to help secure a 24-17 Jackrabbit victory at Missouri State. His first interception, which he returned 14 yards, came on Missouri State’s first drive of the fourth quarter, while his game-saving pick was followed by a 63-yard return. One of Parnell’s seven tackles was for a loss of one yard.

Special Teams P Dean Priddy, South Dakota State 6-3, 210, Jr., Eden Prairie, Minn. Priddy punted four times for an average of 45.2 yards in South Dakota State’s 24-17 victory at Missouri State. Two of his punts traveled a season-best 56 yards and three of his punts pinned the Bears inside their own 20-yard line.

Tuning In

Saturday’s game between Indiana State and Illinois State (2:07 p.m. CT) is part of the league’s television package. Tom Ackerman (PBP), Danan Hughes (analyst) and Erin Bajackson (sideline) will call the action from Hancock Stadium in Normal, Ill. Live: FS Midwest - 2 pm CT Live: FCS Pacific - 2 pm CT Delay: Comcast Chicago - 1:30 am CT (10/18)

Championship Tussle?

UNI (3-0) hosts Southern Illinois (3-0) this Saturday in Cedar Falls. The winner of the SIU-UNI game has won the league in six of the past eight years. Since 2001, the two teams have combined for 11 playoff bids, four semifinal berths and one trip to the national championship game (UNI-2005). The league’s other perfect team so far - South Dakota State (3-0) - hosts North Dakota State this weekend (and the Jackrabbits also have home games later with UNI and SIU.)

Have to Stop Meeting Like This

UNI and Southern Illinois play one another this week, marking the first time this year that two ranked league teams will face one another. There have been 81 previous games in which two league teams ranked in the top 25 played one another. Of those 81, 19 times the meeting involved teams that were both ranked in the Top 10 at the same time. Two meetings have occurred in the playoffs. The home team has been 50-31, while the higher-ranked team is 45-36.

Long-Time Rivals

The oldest series between current league members is 95 - between newest members South Dakota State and North Dakota State (starting in 1903), and those two play for the Dakota Marker on Saturday in Brookings. Most Played Rivalries, by number of games 110 - North Dakota State vs. North Dakota (began in 1894) 104 - South Dakota State vs. South Dakota (began in 1889) *98 - Illinois State vs. Eastern Illinois (began in 1901) *95 - North Dakota St. vs. South Dakota St. (began in 1903) *90 - Illinois State vs. Western Illinois (began in 1904) 83 - South Dakota State vs. North Dakota (began in 1906) *84 - Indiana State vs. Eastern Illinois (began in 1901) 78 - Illinois State vs. Illinois Wesleyan (began in 1887) 76 - North Dakota State vs. South Dakota (began in 1900) 75 - South Dakota State vs. Morningside (began in 1922) *74 - Southern Illinois vs. SE Missouri State (began in 1913) 74 - Missouri State vs. SE Missouri State (began in 1917) *72 - Illinois State vs. Southern Illinois (began in 1929) 71 - North Dakota State vs. Morningside (began in 1922) 65 - Western Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois (began in 1930) *played or will play in 2009

4-0 League Starts Important

A league team has started conference play with a 4-0 record on 24 occasions. All but one (Western Kentucky in 2005) finished second or better in the league standings. Nineteen of the 24 with 4-0 or better starts earned playoff berths, while 17 won the league title.

Doing It On Purpose

Southern Illinois’ Deji Karim had a personal-high 310 yards of all-purpose yardage in the Salukis’ 43-23 win against Illinois State. Karim’s figure ties for 14th-best all-time, and is the second-best this year in the MVFC. Karim already has 1,139 all-purpose yards through five games. He’s on an 11-game pace of 2,506, which would be a league record (SIU’s Arkee Whitlock had 2,330 yards in 13 games in 2006.) 410, Steven Rush, MSU, vs. Illinois State, 2003 373, Aaron Stecker, WIU, vs. S. Illinois, 1997 368, Travis Glasford, WIU, vs. Missouri State, 2004 353, Larry Warner, SIU, vs. Hampton, 2008 344, Herb Donaldson, WIU, vs. Indiana State, 2006 331, M. Abdulqaadir, SIU, vs. W. Va. Tech, 2002 329, Keith Williams, MSU, vs. Illinois State, 1985 321, Larry Warner, SIU, vs. North Dakota, 2008 317, Keith Williams, MSU, vs. Nicholls State, 1985 316, Marquis Mosely, ILS, vs. UNI, 1997 314, Pierre Rembert, ILS, vs. Missouri State, 2005 314, Herb Donaldson, WIU, vs. Missouri State, 2007 312, M. Abdulqaadir, SIU, vs. E. Michigan, 2002 312, Todd Speight, WIU, vs. SF Austin, 2009 310, Deji Karim, SIU, vs. Illinois State, 2009 305, Aveion Cason, ILS, vs. Missouri State, 1999

Karim Goes For 273 Yards

SIU’s Deji Karim rushed for 273 yards and three touchdowns against Illinois State in the Salukis’ victory. It ties for the sixth-most rushing yards in a single game in conference history. It is his second 200-yard game of the season and the 94th 200-yard game in MVFC annals. 328, Herb Donaldson, WIU, vs. Indiana State, 2006 314, Herb Donaldson, WIU, vs. Missouri State, 2007 312, M. Abdulqaadir, SIU, vs. E. Michigan, 2002 289, Aaron Stecker, WIU, vs. Southern Illinois, 1997 286, Travis Glasford, WIU, vs. Missouri State, 2004 273, Herb Donaldson, WIU, vs. Missouri State, 2008 273, Deji Karim, SIU, vs. Illinois State, 2009 272, Pierre Rembert, ILS, vs. Missouri State, 2005 265, Marcus Mason, YSU, vs. Western Illinois, 2006 264, M. Abdulqaadir, SIU, vs. W. Va. Tech, 2002

2009 Missouri Valley Football Conference Weekly Release (Oct. 12) Happy Birthday To Us

Founded in 1985 as the Gateway Football Conference, the Missouri Valley Football Conference is celebrating its 25th season of FCS football in 2009. Fan voting is being conducted to help select a “Silver Anniversary Team,” recognizing the league’s all-time greats. Voting can be accessed at www. valley-football25.org. Fans can also vote to determine an Offensive and Defensive MVP of the league’s All-Select NFL Team.

Karim Goes Long Distance

RB Deji Karim of Southern Illinois reeled off the longest TD run in SIU history -- 93 yards -- against Illinois State. It’s the thirdlongest rush in league history. Coupled with his 92-yard jaunt against Western Illinois this year, Karim is now the only player in conference history with two 90+ rushes. The league has had three 90-yard TD runs this year (including Pat Paschall’s 91-yard scurry against Wagner). Longest Rushing Plays, MVFC History

Flag Football

The UNI-North Dakota State contest on Oct. 10 featured a combined 27 penalties for a combined 272 yards, but neither team established a league record in either category. Western Illinois holds the all-time record for penalty yards, as the Leathernecks had 228 penalty yards in a game against Morgan State in 2008. Four different teams share the league record for most penalties in a game, with 18. Last week, UNI was penalized 14 times for 121 yards, while NDSU was flagged 13 times for 151 yards.

Two Approach 1,000 Yards

Only eight times in the league’s 24-year history has a back reached 1,000 yards in seven or fewer games. Pat Paschall of North Dakota State has 869 yards in his first six games, while Southern Illinois’ Deji Karim has 834 yards in five games. Year Player

Game *Total Season

2002 M. Abdulqaadir, SIU 5 1,012 1,331 1998 Karlton Carpenter, SIU 6 1,003 1,892 2008 Herb Donaldson, WIU 7 1,091 1,784 2006 Marcus Mason, YSU 7 1,071 1,847 1996 Michael Cosey, MSU 7 1,070 1,453 1997 Aaron Stecker, WIU 7 1,046 1,957 2006 Pierre Rembert, ILS 7 1,042 1,743 2007 Herb Donaldson, WIU 7 1,033 1,491 7 players reached 1,000 yards in their eighth game.

99, Phillip Collins, MSU, vs. WIU, 1989 (TD) 95, Marcus Mason, YSU, vs. WIU, 2006 (TD) 93, Deji Karim, SIU, vs. Illinois State, 2009 (TD) 92, Deji Karim, SIU, vs. WIU, 2009 (TD) 92, Aaron Stecker, WIU, vs. Truman State, 1997 (TD) 91, Lerron Moore, WKU, vs. S. Illinois, 2003 (TD) 91, Pat Paschall, NDSU, vs. Wagner, 2009 (TD) 90, Donte Pimpleton, WKU, vs. ILS, 2001 (TD) 86, Albert Brown, WIU, vs. Kansas State, 1986

What’s the Rush?

Southern Illinois’ Deji Karim has three of the top five single-game rushing performances in the league this year and leads the FCS in rushing yards per game. Karim has eclipsed 100 yards in four of SIU’s five games, while North Dakota State’s Pat Paschall has 100+ yards in all six Bison games this year and ranks No. 2 nationally in rushing yards per game. 100-Yard Rushing Performances in the MVFC 273 -- Deji Karim, SIU vs. Illinois State, 010 210 -- Deji Karim, SIU vs. Southwest Baptist, S19 176 -- Pat Paschall, NDSU vs. S. Houston State, S12 167 -- Pat Paschall, NDSU vs. Wagner, S19 157 -- Deji Karim, SIU vs. Western Illinois, O3 150 -- Pat Paschall, NDSU vs. S. Illinois, S26 146 -- Pat Paschall, NDSU vs. Iowa State, S3 146 -- Kyle Minett, SDSU vs. Illinois State, S26 No. of 100-Yard Rushing Performances in the MVFC Pat Paschall, North Dakota State - 6 Deji Karim, Southern Illinois - 4 Kyle Minett, South Dakota State - 3

*indicates yardage total reached in milestone game

2009 Valley Football Teams in the Top 25 Team

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2009 Valley FB Television (includes only the MVFC -produced package and others targeted for regional or national distribution)

Network

Air Time

Sept. 3 -- North Dakota State at Iowa State Mediacom (regional) 7 p.m. CT (LIVE) Sept. 3 -- Western Illinois at Sam Houston State Southland TV Network 6 p.m. CT (LIVE) FCS Central (Sept. 4) 6:30 p.m. CT (TD) Sept. 5 -- UNI at Iowa Big Ten Network

11 a.m. CT (LIVE)

Sept. 12 -- Illinois State at Illinois Big Ten Network 6 p.m. CT (LIVE) Sept. 12 -- South Dakota at UNI Panther Sports Network 4:05 p.m. CT (LIVE) Sept. 12 -- Western Illinois at Northern Illinois Comcast SportsNet Chicago 6:30 p.m. CT (LIVE) Sept. 19 -- Austin Peay at Illinois State Comcast Spotlight 6:30 p.m. CT (LIVE) Sept. 26 -- UNI at Missouri State MVFC Game of the Week 1 p.m. CT (LIVE) Sept. 26 -- Youngstown State at Indiana State WFXW TV (Fox) 12 p.m. ET (LIVE) Oct. 3 -- Southern Illinois at Western Illinois MVFC Game of the Week 6:05 p.m. CT (LIVE) Oct. 3 -- Illinois State at North Dakota State NBC North Dakota 1 p.m. CT (LIVE) Oct. 10 -- UNI at North Dakota State MVFC Game of the Week 3 p.m. CT (LIVE) Oct. 17 -- Indiana State at Illinois State MVFC Game of the Week 2 p.m. CT (LIVE) Oct. 17 -- South Dakota State at North Dakota St. NBC North Dakota 6 p.m. CT (LIVE) Oct. 17 -- Southern Illinois at Northern Iowa Mediacom 4:05 p.m. CT (LIVE) Oct. 24 -- UNI at South Dakota State Mediacom 2 p.m. CT (LIVE) Oct. 31 -- North Dakota State at Western Illinois KVLY TV (NDSU) 1 p.m. CT (LIVE) Oct. 31 -- South Dakota State at Youngstown State MVFC Game of the Week 3 p.m. CT (LIVE) Oct. 31 -- Southern Illinois at Indiana State Mediacom 11 a.m. CT (LIVE) Nov. 14 -- South Dakota State at Minnesota Big Ten Network (tentative) time TBD Nov. 14 -- Western Illinois at UNI Panther Sports Network 6:35 p.m. CT (LIVE) Nov. 14 -- Missouri State at Southern Illinois Mediacom 2 p.m. CT (LIVE) Nov. 21 -- Youngstown State at North Dakota State NBC North Dakota 1 p.m. CT (LIVE) Nov. 21 -- UNI at Illinois State Mediacom 12 p.m. CT (LIVE)

2009 Missouri Valley Football Conference Weekly Release (Oct. 12) Vs. Non-League (11-14) Home: 9-3 / Away: 2-11

NCAA FCS Teams (10-5) Colonial................................................... 1-0

Northeastern...............................................1-0

Great West.............................................. 1-1

Cal Poly........................................................0-1 South Dakota...............................................1-0

Ohio Valley.............................................. 4-2

Austin Peay..................................................2-0 Eastern Illinois.............................................0-2 Murray State................................................1-0 Southeast Missouri State...........................0-0 Tennessee-Martin.......................................1-0

Northeast................................................ 2-0

Saint Francis (Pa.).......................................1-0 Wagner.........................................................1-0

Southern................................................. 1-0

Georgia Southern........................................1-0

Southland............................................... 1-2

Sam Houston State.....................................1-1 Stephen F. Austin........................................0-1

NCAA FBS Teams (0-8) Big East................................................... 0-2

Louisville......................................................0-1 Pittsburgh....................................................0-1

Big Ten.................................................... 0-2

Illinois...........................................................0-1 Iowa..............................................................0-1 Minnesota....................................................0-0

Salem’s Lot

WR Eyad Salem of Illinois State hauled in 14 catches for the second-straight contest, getting 14 against SIU on Oct. 10. The 14 catches ties the school record (again) for receptions in a game held by Laurént Robinson, Dwayne Smith and Salem, and it ties him with four other players for the third-best performance by a player in MVFC history. MOST PASS RECEPTIONS, Game: 17, Sam Logan, INS, vs. Murray State, 2005 16, Eddie Galles, UNI, vs. Southern Illinois, 2003 14, Eyad Salem, ILS, vs. North Dakota State, 2009 14, Eyad Salem, ILS, vs. Southern Illinois, 2009 14, Eddie Berlin, UNI, vs. Western Illinois, 1999 14, Frisman Jackson, WIU, vs. Indiana St., 2001 14, Dwayne Smith, ILS, vs. Illinois, 2003 14, Laurént Robinson, ILS, vs. Indiana State, 2005

National Rushing Leaders

Western Illinois RB Herb Donaldson, the league’s all-time leading rusher, led the nation in rushing and scoring as a senior in 2008. This year, the league has two candidates who are currently challenging for the nation’s rushing title, as SIU’s Deji Karim leads the nation while NDSU’s Pat Paschall ranks No. 2.

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Rushing Yards Per Game, National Leaders

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1 Deji Karim, Southern Illinois, Sr. 2 Pat Paschall, North Dakota State, Sr. 3 David Sinisi, Monmouth, Sr. 4 Ryan White, Austin Peay, Jr. 5 Toddrick Pendland, McNeese State, Sr. 6 Trevyn Smith, Weber State, Sr. 7 LaMarcus Coker, Hampton, Sr. 8 Myles Russ, Robert Morris, Jr. 9 Taiwan Jones, Eastern Washington, So. 10 Kyle Minett, South Dakota State, Jr.

Iowa State....................................................0-1 Marshall.......................................................0-1

Mid-American......................................... 0-1

Northern Illinois...........................................0-1

Southeastern.......................................... 0-1

Arkansas......................................................0-1

Non-Division I Teams (1-1) Quincy..........................................................0-1 Southwest Baptist.......................................1-0

vs. Ranked (FCS) Teams (0-1) vs. #17 Cal Poly (South Dakota State)..........L, 14-21

vs. Ranked (FBS) Teams (0-1) vs. #21 Iowa (Northern Iowa)........................L, 16-17

166.80 144.83 129.60 116.33 112.80 111.33 110.60 108.17 106.83 106.00

Four in MVFC Named Finalists

Four Missouri Valley Football Conference student-athletes have been announced as semifinalist for the 2009 William V. Campbell Trophy (formerly known as the Draddy Trophy). North Dakota State’s Nick Mertens, UNI’s Josh Mahoney, South Dakota State’s Casey Knips, and Ben Nowicki of YSU represent the league on the list.

Bowman Chosen for Good Works North Dakota State CB Richard Bowman is one of 22 players selected to the 2009 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®. The 22 were selected by a special selection committee from 106 nominations. The award honors players that embody the true spirit of “teamwork” and “giving back” through selfless contributions and commendable acts of kindness. UNI’s Josh Mahoney and YSU’s Aaron Pitts were among the nominees.

Leading the Nation

Several league players rank among the national leaders through six weeks in the season. Here are league players and teams who rank in the Top 3 nationally: #1 - Deji Karim, SIU (227.8 all-purpose yards/game) #1 - Deji Karim, SIU (166.8 rushing yards/game) #2 - Pat Paschall, NDSU (144.8 rushing yards/game) #2 - Deji Karim, SIU (35.14 yards per kickoff return) #2 - Pat Grace, UNI (187.2 passer rating) #2 - Todd Speight, WIU (22.00 yds per punt return) #2 - Eyad Salem, ILS (8.67 receptions/game) #3 - Korey Lindsey, SIU (0.80 interceptions/game) #3 - Mike McElroy, SIU (0.80 interceptions/game) #1 - UNI (pass efficiency) #1 - UNI (scoring defense) #2 - South Dakota State (scoring defense) #2 - Southern Illinois (rushing offense) #2 - UNI (scoring offense) #3 - Western Illinois (punt return average)

Panthers Picked to Win Title

The Panthers received the top spot in the pre-season poll, conducted by coaches, media and sports information directors. Team (First-Place Votes) 1. Northern Iowa (26) 2. Southern Illinois (9) 3. South Dakota State 4. North Dakota State (1) 5. Western Illinois 6. Youngstown State 7. Missouri State 8. Illinois State 9. Indiana State

Points 314 281 231 206 174 171 111 90 42

Five on FCS Lists

Five Valley football players are among 32 nationwide players listed by The Sports Network as official “Payton Watch” and “Buchanan Battle” members. The honors will be presented at the 23rd annual FCS College Football Awards in Chattanooga. QB Pat Grace, UNI (Payton) DE Danny Batten, South Dakota State (Buchanan) LB Brandin Jordan, Southern Illinois (Buchanan) DE James Ruffin, UNI (Buchanan) DT Mychal Savage, Youngstown State (Buchanan)

FCS Game of the Week

Two Valley Football games will be featured as part of the 4th annual FCS Game of the Week. The Oct. 3 Southern Illinois-Western Illinois contest (at Macomb) and the Oct. 17 Southern Illinois-UNI game (at Cedar Falls) are part of the 11-game schedule. The games will air at 10 pm CT and will be broadcast by WCKY, AM 1530, Cincinnati, over WCKY’s 50,000 watt nighttime skywave signal, which, geographically, covers the eastern half of the United States and Canada at night.

2009 Missouri Valley Football Conference Weekly Release (Oct. 12) Block Party

North Dakota State and UNI both recorded touchdowns after blocked punts in their contest on Oct. 10 -- in the same quarter. A total of three blocked punts have been returned for scores in the MVFC this season.

Top-5 Tussle

2009 Players of the Week

Three Teams in Top 25

Three Missouri Valley Football Conference teams are ranked in the Top 25 this week, including UNI (3/2), Southern Illinois (5/5), and South Dakota State (14/14). [Coaches poll is listed first, followed by The Sports Network rankings.].

This weekend’s game between UNI and Southern Illinois will mark the fifth time in conference history that two teams ranked in the Top 5 will play one another. Here’s the other four:

(Oct. 12)

TSN

Coaches

Richmond (CAA) Northern Iowa (MVFC) Montana (Big Sky) New Hampshire (CAA) Southern Illinois (MVFC)

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Date

Teams

Result

10/19/96 11/22/97 10/4/03 10/16/04

#5 MSU at #3 UNI #2 WIU at #4 YSU #5 WKU at #2 WIU #4 WKU at #1 SIU

UNI, 38-31 WIU, 24-21 WIU, 33-28 SIU, 38-10

Villanova (CAA) William & Mary (CAA) Elon (Southern) Appalachian State (Southern) Central Arkansas (Southland)

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South Carolina State (MEAC) Jacksonville State (OVC) McNeese State (Southland) South Dakota State (MVFC) Weber State (Big Sky)

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James Madison (CAA) Colgate (Patriot) Massachusetts (CAA) Cal Poly (Great West) Stephen F. Austin (Southland)

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Eastern Washington (Big Sky) Florida A&M (MEAC) Delaware (CAA) Eastern Kentucky (OVC) Holy Cross (Patriot) Eastern Illinois (OVC)

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Consecutive Ranks in Top 25

Including the Oct. 12 poll, Southern Illinois has been ranked in 85-straight regularseason polls. It’s the second-longest-such streak in league history. UNI, meanwhile, has the third-longest streak (61), and it is also current. The league record for consecutive poll appearances is 96 (UNI, 1990-97).

Top-10 Teams

Valley Football has had at least two teams in the Top 10 in 40 of the last 43 regularseason polls. UNI and Southern Illinois represent the league this week in the Top 10.

Last Week’s Other Top Stars Offense RB Dre Gibbs, WIU -- 155 rush yards, 1 TD in 31-21 loss at Youngstown State. QB Pat Grace, UNI -- 14-for-21 for 229 yards and three TD passes in win at NDSU. QB Cody Kirby, MSU -- 29-for-46 for 288 yards (all career highs) and 1 TD vs. SDSU. QB Nick Mertens, NDSU -- 29-for-44 for 308 yards (all career highs) and 1 TD vs. UNI. QB Thomas O’Brien, SDSU -- 14-for-21 for 211 yards and two TDs in win at Missouri State. WR Eyad Salem, ILS -- school-record tying 14 catches for 114 yards and a TD at SIU. RB Kevin Smith, YSU -- 113 yards on a career-high 28 carries and 1 TD vs. Western Illinois Defense Coulter Boyer, NDSU -- 5 tackles, 1.5 TFLs, 1 forced fumble, fumble recovery and 3 QB hurries Kelvyn Hemphill, ILS -- 9 tackles, TFL, 1 interception at Southern Illinois Korey Lindsey, SIU -- momentum-swinging interception in 3rd Q, 6 tackles, 1 TFL Jamar Thompson, UNI -- 11 tackles (4 solo), 1 interception at NDSU Mike Stieren, WIU -- 6 tackles, two sacks (28 yds), 2.5 TFLs (29 yds), forced fumble, QB hurry Lenny Wicks, YSU -- 7 tackles, sack, forced fumble, fumble recovery Antoine Wilkinson, MSU -- 12 tackles, 3 pass break-ups, against SDSU Special Teams Tre’Darrius Canady, UNI -- returned a blocked punt 10 yards for a TD, to give UNI a 14-7 lead. Kyle Dougherty, SIU -- 3 FGs (33, 45, 27) for second-straight game. Brian Egan, WIU -- Four kickoffs for 199 yards, averaging 49.8 yards per kick. Warren Holloway, NDSU -- blocked a punt that was returned for a TD. Also had eight catches for 134 yards as a wideout. Zach Kutch, ILS -- 3-for-3 on FGs (25, 33, 33) at Southern Illinois (8-for-12 for the season).

Sept. 5 *Co-Offense -- QB Matt Barr, Western Illinois Co-Offense -- QB Pat Grace, UNI Defense -- ILB Brandin Jordan, S. Illinois Sp. Teams -- P Scott Ravanesi, S. Illinois Lineman -- OL Mike Lamphear, W. Illinois Sept. 12 *Offense -- QB Pat Grace, UNI *Defense -- LB Derek Domino, S. Dakota St. Sp. Teams -- PK Kyle Harris, S. Dakota St. Lineman -- OL Austin Richard, N. Dakota St. Sept. 19 Offense -- RB Cliffton Gordon, Illinois State Defense -- DE Waylon Richardet, MSU Sp. Teams -- RS Todd Speight, W. Illinois Lineman -- C Bryan Boemer, S. Illinois Sept. 26 Offense -- RB Kyle Minett, S. Dakota State Defense -- DE Jake Steffen, S. Dakota State Sp. Teams -- P Scott Ravanesi, S. Illinois Lineman -- OT Gerry Ebel, N. Dakota State Oct. 3 Offense -- WR Eyad Salem, Illinois State Defense -- DE Waylon Richardet, MSU Sp. Teams -- P Kevin Mazur, Illinois State Lineman -- OG David Arkin, Missouri State Oct. 10 *Offense -- RB Deji Karim, Southern Illinois Defense -- CB General Parnell, S. Dakota St. Sp. Teams -- P Dean Priddy, S. Dakota State Lineman -Oct. 17 Offense -Defense -Sp. Teams -Lineman -Oct. 24 Offense -Defense -Sp. Teams -Lineman -Oct. 31 Offense -Defense -Sp. Teams -Lineman -Nov. 7 Offense -Defense -Sp. Teams -Lineman -Nov. 14 Offense -Defense -Sp. Teams -Lineman -Nov. 21 Offense -Defense -Sp. Teams -Lineman - * - denotes National Player of the Week

ILLINOIS STATE

Record: 2-4, 1-2 Last Week: L, at S. Illinois, 43-23 This Week: Indiana State

A Case of Deja Vu

For the second consecutive week,

Illinois State senior wide out Eyad Salem grabbed a career-best and school-record-tying 14 receptions in Illinois State’s 43-23 loss at Southern Illinois. Salem is the Redbirds’ reception leader with 52 grabs this season.

The Kid Can Play

True freshman WR Tyrone Walker posted the first 100-yard receiving game of his career against Southern Illinois. Walker was the Redbirds’ second leading receiver in both receptions and yards as he caught four balls for 112 yards. QB Matt Brown connected with Walker for an 81-yard strike in the second quarter, the longest play of either players’ career.

(Insert) With a Catch

Illinois State redshirt freshman quarterback Matt Brown connected with 10 different receivers in Saturday’s game at Southern Illinois and it yielded a career-best 321 yards through the air. Brown hit both Redbird running backs, two tight ends and six different wide outs against the Salukis. Brown has completed passes to nine different receivers twice, with a season-low of seven receivers completed to. The Marion, Ill., native is averaging 25.2 completions in his five career starts. Illinois State (2-4,1-2) ---------------------------------------------09-03 at Eastern Illinois, L, 6-31 09-12 at Illinois, L, 17-45 09-19 AUSTIN PEAY, W, 38-7 09-26 *#17 S. Dakota St., L, 17-38 10-03 *at N. Dakota St., W, 27-24 10-10 *at #6 S. Illinois, L, 23-43 10-17 *INDIANA STATE 10-31 *at Missouri State 11-07 *WESTERN ILLINOIS 11-14 *at Youngstown State 11-21 *NORTHERN IOWA

INDIANA STATE

Record: 0-6, 0-3 Last Week: idle This Week: at Illinois State

Senior Class

Indiana State has just 11 players on its roster who are seniors. Of those, Mike Woods and Elliott Thomas are fifth-year seniors, while Donye McCleskey, Jeramie Gray, Jerry Calvert, Dan Millington, Pat Burke, Bill McGrath and Nate Brown are in their fourth year. Antoine Brown and Gabe Mullane transferred into the Sycamore program and are in their final season as well. Indiana State has the fourth fewest seniors on a 2009 roster nationally.

Looking for a Road Win

Indiana State is in its 24th season as a member of the MVFC. ISU’s first season as a league member came in 1986 when it went 1-5 through a six-game league schedule. The Sycamores are 39-109 in MVFC contests and have lost each of their last 20 league matchups. ISU’s last victory over a member of the league came on Oct. 21, 2006, against Missouri State (28-22). The Sycamores’ last road victory over a MVFC opponent came on Nov. 9, 2002, at Southern Illinois, a 21-14 ISU victory.

Young Guns

Of the 84 players on the current Indiana State roster, a total of 65 student-athletes are underclassmen -- or just over 76 percent. There are 38 true or redshirt freshmen on the roster currently. A total of 19 student-athletes have seen their first collegiate action this season, including 18 true or redshirt freshmen.

Indiana State (0-6,0-3) ---------------------------------------------08-27 QUINCY, L, 20-26 (ot) 09-05 at Louisville, L, 10-30 09-12 EASTERN ILLINOIS, L, 0-31 09-19 *at #18 S. Dakota St., L, 0-41 09-26 *YOUNGSTOWN St., L, 0-28 10-03 *at #3 UNI, L, 7-62 10-17 *at Illinois State 10-24 *WESTERN ILLINOIS 10-31 *SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 11-07 *at Missouri State 11-14 *NORTH DAKOTA STATE

MISSOURI STATE

Record: 3-3, 1-2 Last Week: L, S. Dakota St., 24-17 This Week: at Western Illinois

Road Warriors

Missouri State has won four of its last six road games against FCS opponents. This season, the Bears are 1-1 overall away from Plaster Field, including the season opener at Arkansas, but have claimed two straight road wins against FCS teams. Against this week’s opponent Western Illinois, the Bears are 7-7 all-time at Hanson Field, while Terry Allen is 3-2 there.

Measuring Stick

In Saturday’s 24-17 loss against South Dakota State, the Bears outgained the visiting Jackrabbits, 404 to 344. It marked the first time since 9/8/08 (vs. Washburn) that Missouri State has had more yardage than its foe in a loss and the team’s first 400yard output this season. MSU has been outgained in two of its wins this season.

Harbor Continues to Climb

TE Clay Harbor had six more receptions, giving him 119 catches for his career as he moved into the No. 3 spot on the school’s career receiving list, just 18 shy of tying the all-time MSU record (137). Harbor has 1,480 career yards, which is No. 7 all-time at MSU. Both marks are the most ever by a Bears’ tight end. This season, he has 13 more receptions and 65 more yards than New Hampshire’s Scott Sicko, the 2008 first-team AP All-America tight end.

Missouri State (3-3,1-2) ---------------------------------------------09-05 vs Arkansas, L, 10-48 09-12 TENN.-MARTIN, W, 24-14 09-19 MURRAY STATE, W, 35-10 09-26 *#3 UNI, L, 7-35 10-03 *at Youngstown St., W, 17-7 10-10 *#19 S. DAKOTA ST., L, 17-24 10-17 *at Western Illinois 10-24 *at North Dakota State 10-31 *ILLINOIS STATE 11-07 *INDIANA STATE 11-14 *at Southern Illinois

NORTH DAKOTA STATE

Record: 1-5, 0-3 Last Week: L, UNI, 27-42 This Week: at South Dakota State

Paschall Reaches 2,000

Pat Paschall rushed 19 times for

115 yards against UNI. It was Paschall’s sixth-straight 100-yard game and the 10th of his career. He became the 17th NDSU running back to reach 2,000 yards in career. In 25 career games, he has 311 carries for 2,000 yards and 13 TDs.

Mertens Now in Top 5

QB Nick Mertens moved to No. 5 all-time with 252 completions. He passed Ryan Johnson (1997-00), who had 240. In 23 career games, Mertens has completed 252 of 436 passes for 3,359 yards, 24 TDs and 21 interceptions. He needs 201 yards to pass No. 5 Graig Gorder (99-02), who had 3,559 yards passing.

Bison Offense Rolls

North Dakota State had more than 500 yards against the third-ranked Panthers this past week and the Bison are 4th nationally in rushing offense (229.83 ypg), 12th in total offense (433.5 ypg) and 22nd in scoring offense (31 ppg).

Bison Bits

North Dakota State ranks 6th in NCAA Division I FCS attendance, averaging 17,718 spectators over three home dates. North Dakota State is 1-5 for the first time since 1975. North Dakota State (1-5,0-3) ---------------------------------------------09-03 at Iowa State, L, 17-34 09-12 at Sam Houston, L, 45-48 09-19 WAGNER, W, 59-28 09-26 *at #8 S. Illinois, L, 14-24 10-03 *ILLINOIS STATE, L, 24-27 10-10 *#3 UNI, L, 27-42 10-17 *at South Dakota State 10-24 *MISSOURI STATE 10-31 *at Western Illinois 11-14 *at Indiana State 11-21 *YOUNGSTOWN STATE

NORTHERN IOWA

Record: 5-1, 3-0 Last Week: W, N. Dakota St., 42-27 This Week: Southern Illinois

Ruffin Up the Record Book

UNI senior DE James Ruffin put himself into a tie in the Panther record book for tackles-for-loss in a career in Saturday’s 42-27 win at North Dakota State. Ruffin added tacklesfor-loss to give him 37 in his Panther career and a tie atop that chart with Matt Mitchell (2000-2003). Two of Ruffin’s tackles-for-loss against the Bison came on quarterback sacks.

Career Best for Hord

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE

Record: 4-1, 3-0 Last Week: W, at Missouri St., 24-17 This Week: North Dakota State

Fox Hunting

WR Glen Fox led the receiving corps with seven catches for 87 yards at Missouri State. Fox moved into seventh place on the SDSU career receiving charts with 120 receptions, breaking a tie with Lionel Macklin (113 catches from 1977-79) and passing Mike Myers (116 receptions from 1990-93), Mike Ethier (118 receptions from 1981-83) and Solomon Johnson (119 from 2001-04).

Senior WR D.J. Hord had careerbests in receptions and receiving yards in the Panthers’ 42-27 win at NDSU. Hord caught six passes for 105 yards, including a 23-yard touchdown in the second quarter to put UNI on top, 21-7. Hord, a transfer from Notre Dame, leads the Panther wideouts this season with 24 catches for 414 yards and four touchdowns.

O’Brien Shines in Start

Law Surges

Pickin’ and Grinnin’

RB Derrick Law tallied his second 100-plus rushing effort of the season with a 122-yard effort in the win at NDSU. Law carried only nine times against the Bison, but made the most of his chances as his runs included bursts of 68 and 34 yards. Law added a 1-yard touchdown plunge in the fourth quarter to cap the Panther scoring against the Bison. Law ranks No. 32 in the nation in rushing yards per game at 84.60 in five games. Northern Iowa (5-1,3-0) ---------------------------------------------09-05 at #21 Iowa, L, 16-17 09-12 SOUTH DAKOTA, W, 66-7 09-19 SAINT FRANCIS, W, 30-0 09-26 *at Missouri State, W, 35-7 10-03 *INDIANA STATE, W, 62-7 10-10 *at N. Dakota St., W, 42-27 10-17 *SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 10-24 *at South Dakota State 11-07 *YOUNGSTOWN STATE 11-14 *WESTERN ILLINOIS 11-21 *at Illinois State

Redshirt freshman QB Thomas O’Brien completed 14-of-21 passes for 211 yards, did not throw an interception and recorded two touchdown passes to help lead South Dakota State to a 24-17 victory at Missouri State. He completed all seven of his pass attempts between the second and third quarters. Conrad Kjerstad recorded the first interception of the game - and eighth of his career -- for SDSU early in the third quarter, while General Parnell who had two against the Bears - and Kjerstad share the team lead with three interceptions.

Drawn and Quartered

The Jackrabbits have outscored their opponents, 55-3, in the third quarter this season. South Dakota State (4-1,3-0) ---------------------------------------------09-12 GA. SOUTHERN, W, 44-6 09-19 *INDIANA STATE, W, 41-0 09-26 *at Illinois State, W, 38-17 10-03 at #17 Cal Poly, L, 14-21 10-10 *at Missouri St., W, 24-17 10-17 *NORTH DAKOTA STATE 10-24 *NORTHERN IOWA 10-31 *at Youngstown State 11-07 *SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 11-14 at Minnesota 11-21 *at Western Illinois

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

Record: 4-1, 3-0 Last Week: W, Illinois State, 43-23 This Week: at UNI

Salukis Rolling

Following a 43-23 victory against Illinois State, Southern Illinois has won its last nine Missouri Valley Football Conference Games and its last 15 MVFC games at home.

Dieker Leads the Offense

QB Chris Dieker had a career-high 274 yards passing against Illinois State with two touchdowns that were both over 40 yards. The Salukis had 613 yards of total offense against Illinois State, which ranks as the fourth most in school history and it was the second time this season they’ve gained over 600 yards in a game.

Against the Top 5?

The Dawgs have a 6-13 all-time record against a team ranked in the Top five, as they are heading into Cedar Falls, Iowa to face UNI on Saturday.

Dougherty Leads

Junior PK Kyle Dougherty made three field goals for the second game in a row against Illinois State. His longest was a 45-yarder, which was also a season-long. His eight field goals are tied for the league lead, and his 9.2 points per game are most among kickers. Southern Illinois (4-1,3-0) ---------------------------------------------09-05 at Marshall, L, 28-31 09-19 SW BAPTIST, W, 59-7 09-26 *N. DAKOTA STATE, W, 24-14 10-03 *at Western Illinois, W, 30-10 10-10 *ILLINOIS STATE, W, 43-23 10-17 *at Northern Iowa 10-24 *YOUNGSTOWN STATE 10-31 *at Indiana State 11-07 *at South Dakota State 11-14 *MISSOURI STATE 11-21 at Southeast Mo. State

WESTERN ILLINOIS

Record: 1-4, 0-2 Last Week: L, at Youngstown, 21-31 This Week: Missouri State

Second-Half Defense

Still looking for its first Missouri Valley Football Conference win, Western’s defense held its opponent without a touchdown in the second half for the second-straight game. The Salukis pulled out a field goal (Oct. 3) while the Penguins were held scoreless (Oct. 10).

Lunt Gets the Nod

Redshirt-freshman QB Wil Lunt finished his first career start at Western Illinois throwing for 109 yards, as he went 9-for-19 with two touchdowns and an interception. His 30-yard completion to Justin Rideau for a touchdown was a career-high.

Defensive Firsts for Western

It was a night of firsts for Western’s defense at Youngstown State as Mike Stieren forced the first fumble of his career, Brandon Kreczmer recovered the first fumble of his career and Stephen Moore caught his first career interception.

Gibbs Comes on Strong

RB Dre Gibbs led all rushing efforts with 155 yards, 113 of which came in the second half, and one touchdown. Western Illinois (1-4,0-2) ---------------------------------------------09-03 at Sam Houston, W, 35-28 09-12 at Northern Illinois, L, 7-41 09-19 S.F. AUSTIN, L, 30-40 10-03 *#8 S. ILLINOIS, L, 10-30 10-10 *at Youngstown St., L, 21-31 10-17 *MISSOURI STATE 10-24 *at Indiana State 10-31 *NORTH DAKOTA STATE 11-07 *at Illinois State 11-14 *at Northern Iowa 11-21 *SOUTH DAKOTA STATE

YOUNGSTOWN STATE

Record: 4-2, 2-1 Last Week: W, Western Illinois, 31-21 This Week: idle

Penguin Offense Erupts

Against Western Illinois the Penguins erupted for 31 points in the first half. Entering the contest, YSU had scored a total of 48 points in five games. The Penguins had not scored on a game-opening drive before finding the end zone against the Leathernecks. YSU scored on its first five possessions of the game.

Jones Has Breakout Year

Donald Jones caught eight passes for 94 yards against Western Illinois. For the season, Jones has 38 receptions for 414 yards and four TDs. Last season in 12 games played, Jones had 31 receptions. In three conference games he has 24 receptions for 293 yards and two scores.

Turnovers = Wins

The Youngstown State defense has forced four turnovers in three games so far this year. The Penguins are 3-0 in those games (WIU, Indiana State and Northeastern). Against Western Illinois, the Leathernecks lost three fumbles and YSU picked off a pass.

Math Tells Story

In YSU’s four victories, the Penguins have averaged 33.8 points per game and at least 28 in those games. In the two losses, the Guins have scored a total of 10 points. Youngstown State (4-2,2-1) ---------------------------------------------09-05 at Pittsburgh, L, 3-38 09-12 AUSTIN PEAY, W, 38-21 09-19 at Northeastern, W, 38-21 09-26 *at Indiana State, W, 28-0 10-03 *MISSOURI STATE, L, 7-17 10-10 *W. ILLINOIS, W, 31-21 10-24 *at Southern Illinois 10-31 *SOUTH DAKOTA STATE 11-07 *at Northern Iowa 11-14 *ILLINOIS STATE 11-21 *at North Dakota State

2009 Missouri Valley Football Conference Team Statistics thru Saturday, Oct. 10 SCORING OFFENSE 1. Northern Iowa 2. Southern Illinois 3. South Dakota State 4. North Dakota State 5. Youngstown State 6. Illinois State 7. Western Illinois 8. Missouri State 9. Indiana State

XPT

2XP

6 5 5 6 6 6 5 6 6

32 23 20 24 19 15 14 14 4

9 8 7 6 4 8 2 4 3

32 22 20 22 19 14 13 14 4

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

SCORING DEFENSE 1. Northern Iowa 2. South Dakota State 3. Southern Illinois 4. Youngstown State 5. Missouri State 6. Illinois State 7. North Dakota State 8. Western Illinois 9. Indiana State

XPT

2XP

6 5 5 6 6 6 6 5 6

8 7 10 16 18 24 26 20 27

3 4 5 2 4 7 7 10 10

8 7 10 16 18 23 26 18 24

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

TOTAL OFFENSE 1. Northern Iowa 2. Southern Illinois 3. North Dakota State 4. South Dakota State 5. Illinois State 6. Youngstown State 7. Western Illinois 8. Missouri State 9. Indiana State

Rush

TOTAL DEFENSE 1. Northern Iowa 2. South Dakota State 3. Youngstown State 4. Southern Illinois 5. Western Illinois 6. Missouri State 7. Indiana State 8. Illinois State 9. North Dakota State

RUSHING OFFENSE 1. Southern Illinois 2. North Dakota State 3. Northern Iowa 4. Youngstown State 5. South Dakota State 6. Missouri State 7. Western Illinois 8. Illinois State 9. Indiana State

Pass Plays

DXP Saf

Pts

Avg/G

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

251 184 161 186 145 128 103 110 37

41.8 36.8 32.2 31.0 24.2 21.3 20.6 18.3 6.2

DXP Saf

Pts

Avg/G

65 61 85 118 138 188 203 170 218

10.8 12.2 17.0 19.7 23.0 31.3 33.8 34.0 36.3

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Yards

6 1299 1511 378 2810 5 1232 1084 327 2316 6 1379 1222 393 2601 5 740 1074 304 1814 6 498 1596 418 2094 6 923 1102 409 2025 5 494 1097 310 1591 6 721 1099 397 1820 6 302 491 311 793 Pass Plays

Yards

6 534 1035 377 5 412 937 347 6 708 1002 372 5 608 1092 359 5 914 998 341 6 756 1557 415 6 1231 1166 413 6 1348 1104 362 6 941 1554 381

1569 1349 1710 1700 1912 2313 2397 2452 2495

5 6 6 6 5 6 5 6 6

Rush

Att.

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

Avg/P TD

7.4 7.1 6.6 6.0 5.0 5.0 5.1 4.6 2.5

29 22 22 20 14 17 12 12 4

Avg/P TD

4.2 3.9 4.6 4.7 5.6 5.6 5.8 6.8 6.5

7 4 14 9 18 17 24 24 24

Avg/G

468.3 463.2 433.5 362.8 349.0 337.5 318.2 303.3 132.2 Avg/G

261.5 269.8 285.0 340.0 382.4 385.5 399.5 408.7 415.8

Yards

Avg/A

Long

Avg/G

196 1232 230 1379 232 1299 248 923 171 740 226 721 157 494 177 498 183 302

6.3 6.0 5.6 3.7 4.3 3.2 3.1 2.8 1.7

93 91 68 73 64 39 24 42 30

13 14 14 7 11 6 5 6 2

246.4 229.8 216.5 153.8 148.0 120.2 98.8 83.0 50.3

RUSHING DEFENSE 1. South Dakota State 2. Northern Iowa 3. Youngstown State 4. Southern Illinois 5. Missouri State 6. North Dakota State 7. Western Illinois 8. Indiana State 9. Illinois State

PASS OFFENSE 1. Illinois State 2. Northern Iowa 3. Western Illinois 4. Southern Illinois 5. South Dakota State 6. North Dakota State 7. Youngstown State 8. Missouri State 9. Indiana State

G Comp-Att-Int

Pct.

Yds

6 162-241-7 6 98-146-2 5 79-153-6 5 77-131-3 5 88-133-4 6 91-163-6 6 101-161-9 6 104-171-10 6 59-128-9

67.2 67.1 51.6 58.8 66.2 55.8 62.7 60.8 46.1

1596 1511 1097 1084 1074 1222 1102 1099 491

PASS DEFENSE 1. Youngstown State 2. Northern Iowa 3. Illinois State 4. South Dakota State 5. Indiana State 6. Western Illinois 7. Southern Illinois 8. North Dakota State 9. Missouri State

G Comp-Att-Int

PASS EFFICIENCY 1. Northern Iowa 2. South Dakota State 3. Southern Illinois 4. Youngstown State 5. Illinois State 6. North Dakota State 7. Western Illinois 8. Missouri State 9. Indiana State

G Comp-Att-Int

Pct.

Yds

6 98-146-2 5 88-133-4 5 77-131-3 6 101-161-9 6 162-241-7 6 91-163-6 5 79-153-6 6 104-171-10 6 59-128-9

67.1 66.2 58.8 62.7 67.2 55.8 51.6 60.8 46.1

1511 1074 1084 1102 1596 1222 1097 1099 491

PASS DEFENSE EFFIC. 1. South Dakota State 2. Southern Illinois 3. Northern Iowa 4. Youngstown State 5. Western Illinois 6. Missouri State 7. Indiana State 8. Illinois State 9. North Dakota State

G Comp-Att-Int

5 6 6 5 6 6 5 6 6

6 6 6 5 6 5 5 6 6

5 5 6 6 5 6 6 6 6

Yards

Avg/A

Long

Avg/G

160 412 196 534 215 708 176 608 214 756 212 941 195 914 249 1231 227 1348

Att.

2.6 2.7 3.3 3.5 3.5 4.4 4.7 4.9 5.9

21 32 28 42 21 68 92 54 93

3 3 6 3 8 12 9 15 15

82.4 89.0 118.0 121.6 126.0 156.8 182.8 205.2 224.7

Avg/A TD

Avg/G

88-157-9 109-181-6 78-135-8 107-187-9 102-164-4 89-146-3 104-183-10 105-169-2 127-201-8

107-187-9 104-183-10 109-181-6 88-157-9 89-146-3 127-201-8 102-164-4 78-135-8 105-169-2

Pct.

Yds

56.1 60.2 57.8 57.2 62.2 61.0 56.8 62.1 63.2

1002 1035 1104 937 1166 998 1092 1554 1557

6.6 8 266.0 10.3 15 251.8 7.2 7 219.4 8.3 9 216.8 8.1 9 214.8 7.5 8 203.7 6.8 10 183.7 6.4 6 183.2 3.8 2 81.8 Avg/A TD

Avg/G

6.4 8 167.0 5.7 4 172.5 8.2 9 184.0 5.0 1 187.4 7.1 9 194.3 6.8 9 199.6 6.0 6 218.4 9.2 12 259.0 7.7 9 259.5 Avg/G TD

Effic.

251.8 15 185.2 214.8 9 150.3 216.8 9 146.4 183.7 10 129.5 266.0 8 128.0 203.7 8 127.6 219.4 7 119.1 183.2 6 114.7 81.8 2 69.4

Pct.

Yds

Avg/G TD

Effic.

57.2 56.8 60.2 56.1 61.0 63.2 62.2 57.8 62.1

937 1092 1035 1002 998 1557 1166 1104 1554

187.4 1 218.4 6 172.5 4 167.0 8 199.6 9 259.5 9 194.3 9 184.0 9 259.0 12

91.4 106.8 108.9 115.0 134.6 135.1 135.1 136.6 160.4

2009 Missouri Valley Football Conference Team Statistics thru Saturday, Oct. 10 KICKOFF RETURNS 1. Southern Illinois 2. Missouri State 3. South Dakota State 4. Western Illinois 5. Indiana State 6. Northern Iowa 7. Youngstown State 8. Illinois State 9. North Dakota State

No.

Yards

Long

Avg.

5 6 5 5 6 6 6 6 6

15 20 16 35 32 13 18 30 36

356 455 339 703 637 258 346 573 671

1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0

82 64 51 93 57 88 33 44 70

23.7 22.8 21.2 20.1 19.9 19.8 19.2 19.1 18.6

PUNT RETURN AVG 1. Western Illinois 2. Indiana State 3. Northern Iowa 4. Youngstown State 5. Illinois State 6. North Dakota State 7. South Dakota State 8. Southern Illinois 9. Missouri State

No.

Yards

Long

Avg.

5 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 6

6 9 10 12 9 10 10 10 3

132 97 106 109 75 73 58 35 3

1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0

88 30 27 31 24 20 17 8 3

22.0 10.8 10.6 9.1 8.3 7.3 5.8 3.5 1.0

INTERCEPTIONS 1. Southern Illinois 2. Youngstown State 3. South Dakota State 4. Illinois State 5. Missouri State 6. Northern Iowa 7. Indiana State 8. Western Illinois 9. North Dakota State

No.

Yards

Long

Avg.

5 6 5 6 6 6 6 5 6

10 9 9 8 8 6 4 3 2

83 121 201 42 86 143 25 30 54

0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0

40 37 63 30 31 65 21 16 27

8.3 13.4 22.3 5.2 10.8 23.8 6.2 10.0 27.0

PUNTING 1. Southern Illinois 2. Missouri State 3. Illinois State 4. North Dakota State 5. South Dakota State 6. Western Illinois 7. Indiana State 8. Northern Iowa 9. Youngstown State

No.

Yards

Avg/P

Ret. Avg/R

5 6 6 6 5 5 6 6 6

21 29 27 29 22 26 44 18 28

895 1184 1044 1150 913 1007 1569 685 1083

42.6 40.8 38.7 39.7 41.5 38.7 35.7 38.1 38.7

16 83 56 103 71 115 138 50 170

KICKOFF COVERAGE 1. Northern Iowa 2. South Dakota State 3. Youngstown State 4. North Dakota State 5. Southern Illinois 6. Illinois State 7. Missouri State 8. Indiana State 9. Western Illinois

No.

Yards

Avg.

Ret.

NetAvg

6 5 6 6 5 6 6 6 5

47 31 28 36 35 29 24 13 21

3012 1959 1780 2179 2019 1564 1523 750 1168

64.1 63.2 63.6 60.5 57.7 53.9 63.5 57.7 55.6

809 426 562 668 606 445 543 274 421

2 6 1 1 1 1 4 0 1

46.0 45.6 42.8 41.4 39.8 37.9 37.5 36.6 34.6

Net/P

3 1 1 2 4 1 1 3 5

39.0 37.3 35.9 34.7 34.6 33.5 32.1 31.9 29.0

0.8 2.9 2.1 3.6 3.2 4.4 3.1 2.8 6.1

FIELD GOALS 1. Southern Illinois 2. Northern Iowa 3. Illinois State

North Dakota State Missouri State 6. South Dakota State 7. Youngstown State Western Illinois 9. Indiana State PAT KICKING 1. Northern Iowa

South Dakota State Youngstown State Missouri State Illinois State Western Illinois Indiana State 8. North Dakota State Southern Illinois SACKS BY 1. Northern Iowa 2. South Dakota State 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Southern Illinois Missouri State Youngstown State Illinois State Western Illinois North Dakota State Indiana State

SACKS AGAINST 1. Northern Iowa 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9.

Southern Illinois South Dakota State Illinois State Indiana State Missouri State North Dakota State Youngstown State Western Illinois

FIRST DOWNS 1. Northern Iowa 2. North Dakota State 3. Illinois State 4. Youngstown State 5. Southern Illinois 6. Missouri State 7. Western Illinois 8. South Dakota State 9. Indiana State

Made

Att

Pct.

5 6 6 6 6 5 6 5 6

8 9 8 6 4 7 4 2 3

9 12 12 9 6 11 8 4 7

.889 .750 .667 .667 .667 .636 .500 .500 .429

Made

Att

Pct.

6 5 6 6 6 5 6 6 5

32 20 19 14 14 13 4 22 22

32 20 19 14 14 13 4 23 23

1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 .957 .957

No.

Yards

Avg/G

6 5 5 6 6 6 5 6 6

18 15 15 13 12 11 8 7 7

136 108 95 94 68 85 68 64 62

3.00 3.00 3.00 2.17 2.00 1.83 1.60 1.17 1.17

No.

Yards

Avg/G

6 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 5

7 7 8 10 11 14 14 15 18

46 41 49 73 72 74 86 127 119

1.17 1.40 1.60 1.67 1.83 2.33 2.33 2.50 3.60

Rush

Pass

Pen

Total

Avg/G

6 6 6 6 5 6 5 5 6

60 62 25 54 57 44 32 34 22

68 54 83 52 44 49 48 48 18

6 5 10 7 7 11 11 4 7

134 121 118 113 108 104 91 86 47

22.3 20.2 19.7 18.8 21.6 17.3 18.2 17.2 7.8

2009 Missouri Valley Football Conference Team Statistics thru Saturday, Oct. 10 OPPONENT 1ST DOWNS 1. South Dakota State 2. Northern Iowa 3. Western Illinois 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Southern Illinois Youngstown State Illinois State Indiana State Missouri State North Dakota State

Rush

Pass

Pen

Total

Avg/G

5 6 5 5 6 6 6 6 6

28 37 47 39 49 65 57 45 45

46 49 42 53 43 42 54 73 73

7 8 10 7 10 12 11 6 7

81 94 99 99 102 119 122 124 125

16.2 15.7 19.8 19.8 17.0 19.8 20.3 20.7 20.8

3RD-DOWN CONVERSIONS 1. Northern Iowa 2. South Dakota State 3. Youngstown State 4. Illinois State 5. Southern Illinois 6. Missouri State 7. North Dakota State 8. Western Illinois 9. Indiana State

Conv.

Att.

Pct.

6 5 6 6 5 6 6 5 6

35 30 37 38 25 35 31 24 18

68 65 86 90 61 88 78 61 79

51.5 46.2 43.0 42.2 41.0 39.8 39.7 39.3 22.8

OPP 3RD-DN CONVERT 1. Northern Iowa 2. South Dakota State 3. Illinois State 4. Missouri State 5. Southern Illinois 6. Youngstown State 7. Western Illinois 8. Indiana State 9. North Dakota State

Conv.

Att.

Pct.

6 5 6 6 5 6 5 6 6

24 29 26 31 30 30 33 38 37

85 79 68 79 76 75 74 83 76

28.2 36.7 38.2 39.2 39.5 40.0 44.6 45.8 48.7

4TH-DOWN CONVERSIONS 1. Northern Iowa

Conv.

Att.

Pct.

6 5 6 6 6 6 5 6 5

2 2 6 5 3 2 1 0 0

3 3 10 10 7 6 6 4 1

66.7 66.7 60.0 50.0 42.9 33.3 16.7 0.0 0.0

Conv.

Att.

Pct.

6 5 6 6 6 6 5 5 6

0 1 1 4 6 4 2 7 2

4 9 4 10 14 9 4 12 2

0.0 11.1 25.0 40.0 42.9 44.4 50.0 58.3 100.0

3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Southern Illinois Missouri State Illinois State Youngstown State North Dakota State Western Illinois Indiana State South Dakota State

OPP 4TH-DN CONVERT 1. Indiana State 2. Southern Illinois 3. Illinois State 4. Northern Iowa 5. Missouri State 6. Youngstown State 7. Western Illinois 8. South Dakota State 9. North Dakota State

PENALTIES 1. South Dakota State 2. Missouri State 3. Southern Illinois 4. Indiana State 5. Illinois State 6. North Dakota State 7. Youngstown State 8. Western Illinois 9. Northern Iowa

No.

Yards

Avg/G

5 6 5 6 6 6 6 5 6

20 34 31 45 40 44 44 41 52

199 292 315 380 390 411 412 354 467

39.8 48.7 63.0 63.3 65.0 68.5 68.7 70.8 77.8

OPPONENT PENALTIES 1. Indiana State 2. Illinois State 3. Western Illinois 4. Southern Illinois 5. Northern Iowa 6. Youngstown State 7. Missouri State 8. South Dakota State 9. North Dakota State

No.

Yards

Avg/G

6 6 5 5 6 6 6 5 6

51 44 35 35 36 39 35 29 29

451 425 342 293 338 326 311 249 285

75.2 70.8 68.4 58.6 56.3 54.3 51.8 49.8 47.5

TIME OF POSSESSION 1. Youngstown State 2. Illinois State 3. North Dakota State 4. Northern Iowa 5. Missouri State 6. Western Illinois 7. South Dakota State 8. Southern Illinois 9. Indiana State

Total possesion

Avgerage/game

6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 6

192:42 190:14 186:19 182:32 182:03 148:38 145:18 142:34 159:55

32:07 31:42 31:03 30:25 30:20 29:43 29:03 28:30 26:39

TURNOVER MARGIN 1. Northern Iowa 2. Southern Illinois 3. Youngstown State 4. South Dakota State 5. Illinois State 6. Missouri State 7. North Dakota State 8. Western Illinois 9. Indiana State RED ZONE OFFENSE 1. Northern Iowa 2. North Dakota State 3. South Dakota State 4. Illinois State 5. Southern Illinois 6. Missouri State 7. Youngstown State

Indiana State 9. Western Illinois

Gained Fum Int Tot

6 5 6 5 6 6 6 5 6

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

G Scores

6 6 5 6 5 6 6 6 5

26-27 21-23 22-25 17-20 15-18 11-16 14-21 6-9 7-11

Fum

Lost Int

13 12 16 10 12 12 6 9 7

4 2 4 3 2 9 2 4 3 7 3 10 2 6 8 6 7 9

Pct.

TDs

96.3 91.3 88.0 85.0 83.3 68.8 66.7 66.7 63.6

Tot Margin

Per/G

6 7 11 6 10 13 8 14 16

1.17 1.00 0.83 0.80 0.33 -0.17 -0.33 -1.00 -1.50

+7 +5 +5 +4 +2 -1 -2 -5 -9

(R-P)

FGs

TurnO

18 13-5 16 11-5 17 10-7 13 6-7 11 7-4 9 6-3 11 5-6 3 2-1 6 5-1

8-8 4-5 5-7 4-4 4-5 2-2 3-5 3-5 1-3

0 1 1 2 1 2 3 1 1

2009 Missouri Valley Football Conference Team Statistics thru Saturday, Oct. 10 RED ZONE DEFENSE 1. South Dakota State 2. Northern Iowa 3. Youngstown State 4. Missouri State 5. Southern Illinois

Indiana State 7. Illinois State 8. Western Illinois 9. North Dakota State ON-SIDE KICKS BY 1. South Dakota State

Youngstown State 3. Western Illinois Southern Illinois Missouri State Indiana State Illinois State Northern Iowa North Dakota State ON-SIDE KICKS AGAINST 1. South Dakota State

Youngstown State Western Illinois Southern Illinois North Dakota State Indiana State Illinois State Northern Iowa 9. Missouri State

G Scores

5 6 6 6 5 6 6 5 6

4-7 8-12 13-17 16-20 13-16 26-32 17-20 19-22 19-19

Pct.

57.1 66.7 76.5 80.0 81.2 81.2 85.0 86.4 100.0

TDs

(R-P)

4 3-1 6 3-3 11 6-5 12 8-4 7 3-4 16 11-5 11 8-3 14 8-6 16 11-5

FGs

0-0 2-4 2-2 4-6 5-6 10-13 6-7 5-6 3-3

Recovered

Attempts

Success%

5 6 5 5 6 6 6 6 6

1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

100.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Recovered

Attempts

Success%

5 6 5 5 6 6 6 6 6

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100.0

TurnO

1 0 2 1 1 1 1 0 0

2009 Missouri Valley Football Conference Individual Statistics through Saturday, Oct. 10

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

RUSHING

Att.

Karim, Deji-SIU Paschall,Pat-NDSU Minett,Kyle-SDSU Gibbs,Dre-WIU Law, Derrick-UNI Smith, Kevin-YSU Blow, Geno-ILS Anderson,Carlos-UNI Brown, Dana-YSU Strathman, Matt-UNI

Sr Sr Jr Sr Sr Sr Sr Fr Sr Jr

5 6 5 5 5 6 6 6 5 5

95 119 104 102 59 119 87 72 52 24

PASSING AVG/GAME

Yds Avg. TD

834 869 530 458 423 506 334 324 249 209

93 166.8 91 144.8 64 106.0 24 91.6 68 84.6 25 84.3 42 55.7 23 54.0 19 49.8 49 41.8

8.8 7.3 5.1 4.5 7.2 4.3 3.8 4.5 4.8 8.7

Grace, Pat-UNI Barr,Matt-WIU Brown, Matt-ILS Dieker, Chris-SIU Mertens,Nick-NDSU Crawford,Ryan-SDSU Kirby,Cody-MSU Summers, B.-YSU 9. O'Brien,Thomas-SDSU 10. Roberts, Ryan-INS

Sr Jr Fr Jr Sr Sr Jr Sr Fr So

6 95-141-2 4 59-104-3 6 131-204-6 5 75-127-3 6 90-162-6 4 58-86-2 6 103-168-10 6 100-160-9 5 30-47-2 6 17-35-2

PASS EFFICIENCY

Grace, Pat-UNI Crawford,Ryan-SDSU Dieker, Chris-SIU Barr,Matt-WIU O'Brien,Thomas-SDSU Summers, B.-YSU Brown, Matt-ILS Mertens,Nick-NDSU Kirby,Cody-MSU Roberts, Ryan-INS

Sr Sr Jr Jr Fr Sr Fr Sr Jr So

6 95-141-2 4 58-86-2 5 75-127-3 4 59-104-3 5 30-47-2 6 100-160-9 6 131-204-6 6 90-162-6 6 103-168-10 6 17-35-2

RECEPTIONS/GAME

No.

Yds TD

Salem, Eyad-ILS Senatus,Lito-WIU Jones, Donald-YSU Fox,Glen-SDSU Barnes, D.-YSU Allaria, Joe-SIU Harbor,Clay-MSU Hord, D.J.-UNI Steffen,Mike-SDSU Holloway,W.-NDSU

Sr Jr Sr Sr Jr Jr Sr Sr Sr So

6 5 6 5 6 5 6 6 5 6

52 32 38 30 31 24 28 24 20 24

525 456 414 349 374 357 303 414 405 349

34 51 32 62 36 77 52 57 62 35

RECEIVE YDS/GAME

No.

Yds TD

Jr Sr Sr Jr Sr Sr Sr Jr Sr So

5 6 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6

32 52 20 24 30 38 24 31 22 24

456 525 405 357 349 414 414 374 366 349

51 34 62 77 62 32 57 36 47 35

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

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

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Senatus,Lito-WIU Salem, Eyad-ILS Steffen,Mike-SDSU Allaria, Joe-SIU Fox,Glen-SDSU Jones, Donald-YSU Hord, D.J.-UNI 8. Barnes, D.-YSU 9. Eyman, D.P.-UNI 10. Holloway,W.-NDSU 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Comp-Att-Int

8 6 8 3 4 3 1 3 1 1

Yds TD

Avg/G

1470 15 245.0 914 5 228.5 1368 7 228.0 1063 9 212.6 1211 7 201.8 734 6 183.5 1083 6 180.5 1083 10 180.5 340 3 68.0 138 0 23.0

Comp-Att-Int

Yds TD

Eff.

1470 15 187.2 734 6 157.5 1063 9 148.0 914 5 140.6 340 3 137.1 1083 10 128.7 1368 7 126.0 1211 7 125.2 1083 6 115.3 138 0 70.3

4 3 4 2 4 2 2 4 3 0

3 4 3 2 2 4 4 4 3 0

TOTAL OFFENSE

G Rush Pass

Grace, Pat-UNI Barr,Matt-WIU Brown, Matt-ILS Dieker, Chris-SIU Mertens,Nick-NDSU Kirby,Cody-MSU Crawford,Ryan-SDSU Summers, B.-YSU Karim, Deji-SIU Paschall,Pat-NDSU

Sr Jr Fr Jr Sr Jr Sr Sr Sr Sr

6 4 6 5 6 6 4 6 5 6

G TD FG

Jr Sr Jr Jr Sr Sr Sr Jr So Sr

5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 5

G TD Run Pass Ret Pat

Pts Avg/G

Karim, Deji-SIU Paschall,Pat-NDSU Gordon,Cliffton-ILS Law, Derrick-UNI Mertens,Nick-NDSU Grace, Pat-UNI Salem, Eyad-ILS Barnes, D.-YSU Oordt, Schuylar-UNI

Jr Sr Sr So Sr Sr Sr Sr Jr Jr

5 5 6 6 5 6 6 6 6 6

54 54 36 30 24 26 24 24 24 24

SCORING (KICK)

PAT

Pts

Avg/G

Dougherty, Kyle-SIU Hallgren, Billy-UNI Bibeau,Shawn-NDSU Kutch, Zach-ILS Blose, Stephen-YSU Harris,Kyle-SDSU Reifenrath, Peter-SDSU Hottelman,Matt-MSU Egan,Brian-WIU Martinez, Braul-INS

Jr Jr Sr Sr Jr So Jr Sr Fr So

5 6 6 6 6 5 4 6 5 6

22-23 29-29 22-23 14-14 19-19 8-8 12-12 14-14 13-13 4-4

8-9 7-10 6-9 8-12 4-8 5-8 2-3 4-6 2-4 3-7

46 50 40 38 31 23 18 26 19 13

9.2 8.3 6.7 6.3 5.2 4.6 4.5 4.3 3.8 2.2

PUNT RETURN AVG 1. Lindsey, Korey-SIU

No.

Yds

KICK RETURN AVG 1. Washington,S.-NDSU 2. Speight,Todd-WIU 3. Blow, Geno-ILS

No.

Yds

Sr Jr Sr

5 5 6

10 28 12

257 603 236

Avg/G

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

SCORING 1. Minett,Kyle-SDSU 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

SCORING (TDs) 1. Minett,Kyle-SDSU 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Yds/G Rec/G

87.5 91.2 69.0 69.8 62.3 71.4 50.5 69.0 81.0 58.2

8.7 6.4 6.3 6.0 5.2 4.8 4.7 4.0 4.0 4.0

Avg/C Yds/G

14.2 10.1 20.2 14.9 11.6 10.9 17.2 12.1 16.6 14.5

91.2 87.5 81.0 71.4 69.8 69.0 69.0 62.3 61.0 58.2

Karim, Deji-SIU Dougherty, Kyle-SIU Hallgren, Billy-UNI Bibeau,Shawn-NDSU Kutch, Zach-ILS Paschall,Pat-NDSU Blose, Stephen-YSU Gordon,Cliffton-ILS Law, Derrick-UNI

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

131 7 -33 47 116 69 31 24 834 869

Plays

Total

Yds/G

178 125 221 153 218 223 101 197 95 119

1601 921 1335 1110 1327 1152 765 1107 834 869

266.8 230.2 222.5 222.0 221.2 192.0 191.2 184.5 166.8 144.8

1470 914 1368 1063 1211 1083 734 1083 0 0

9 9 0 0 0 0 6 0 5 4

9 9 6 5 4 4 4 4 4 4

0 0 8 7 6 8 0 4 0 0

8 8 6 4 4 4 4 0 0 0

XPT

2XP

Pts

Pts/G

0 0 22 29 22 14 0 19 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

54 54 46 50 40 38 36 31 30 24

10.8 10.8 9.2 8.3 6.7 6.3 6.0 5.2 5.0 4.8

1 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 4 4

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

TD Long

10.8 10.8 6.0 5.0 4.8 4.3 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0

Avg/G

3.5

TD Long

Avg/G

0 1 0

70 93 44

25.7 21.5 19.7

2009 Missouri Valley Football Conference Individual Statistics through Saturday, Oct. 10

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

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

ALL PURPOSE

G Rush

Rcv PR KR

Yds

Avg/G

Karim, Deji-SIU Paschall,Pat-NDSU Speight,Todd-WIU Blow, Geno-ILS Minett,Kyle-SDSU Barnes, D.-YSU Herring, Jarred-UNI Gibbs,Dre-WIU Washington,S.-NDSU Senatus,Lito-WIU

Sr Sr Jr Sr Jr Jr So Sr Sr Jr

5 6 5 6 5 6 6 5 5 5

59 0 246 139 0 0 15 132 603 121 0 236 33 0 0 374 0 218 267 29 197 16 0 0 125 39 257 456 0 0

1139 1008 758 691 563 586 579 474 464 456

227.8 168.0 151.6 115.2 112.6 97.7 96.5 94.8 92.8 91.2

PUNTING

G No.

Ravanesi, Scott-SIU Priddy,Dean-SDSU Nowicki, Ben-YSU Prelvitz,John-NDSU Chiles,Jordan-MSU Bernard, Kyle-UNI Fuchs,Chris-WIU Mazur, Kevin-ILS Mullane, Gabe-INS

Sr Jr Sr Jr So Fr Jr Sr Jr

5 5 6 6 6 6 5 6 6

FIELD GOALS

834 869 8 334 530 -6 86 458 43 0

20 22 24 28 29 17 26 27 43

Yds

878 913 994 1150 1184 685 1007 1044 1569

Lg I20 50+ TB Avg.

67 9 56 8 67 5 57 10 72 9 58 3 49 4 51 7 57 10

4 5 4 6 4 4 0 1 3

3 4 5 2 1 3 1 1 1

43.9 41.5 41.4 41.1 40.8 40.3 38.7 38.7 36.5

G Made

Att.

Long

Pct.

FG/G

1. 2. 3. 4.

Jr Sr Jr So Sr Sr Jr Jr So Fr

5 6 6 5 6 6 6 4 6 5

8 8 7 5 6 4 4 2 3 2

9 12 10 8 9 6 8 3 7 4

45 48 40 44 52 53 48 23 40 43

88.9 66.7 70.0 62.5 66.7 66.7 50.0 66.7 42.9 50.0

1.60 1.33 1.17 1.00 1.00 0.67 0.67 0.50 0.50 0.40

FIELD GOAL PCT 1. Kutch, Zach-ILS

Made

Att.

Long

Pct.

66.7

PAT KICKING PCT 1. Hallgren, Billy-UNI

Made

Att.

Pct.

Jr Jr Sr Sr Fr Jr Sr Jr

6 6 6 6 5 4 6 5

29 19 14 14 13 12 22 22

29 19 14 14 13 12 23 23

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 95.7 95.7

Dougherty, Kyle-SIU Kutch, Zach-ILS Hallgren, Billy-UNI Harris,Kyle-SDSU Bibeau,Shawn-NDSU 6. Hottelman,Matt-MSU Blose, Stephen-YSU 8. Reifenrath, Peter-SDSU Martinez, Braul-INS 10. Egan,Brian-WIU

Blose, Stephen-YSU Kutch, Zach-ILS Hottelman,Matt-MSU Egan,Brian-WIU Reifenrath, Peter-SDSU 7. Bibeau,Shawn-NDSU Dougherty, Kyle-SIU

2009 Missouri Valley Football Conference Individual Statistics through Saturday, Oct. 10 TACKLES (All positions) 1. Archie, Aaron-INS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 16. 17. 19. 21.

26. 28. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 36. 37.

41. 42. 44. 45. 46.

49.

McCleskey, Dony-INS Glazier,Kyle-WIU Evans,Preston-NDSU Wilkinson,Antoi-MSU Sewall, Alex-INS Jordan, Brandin-SIU Bledsoe, S.-YSU Smith,Skylar-MSU Beauchamp,Adam-MSU Kreczmer,B.-WIU Hodge, Elijah-UNI Domino,Derek-SDSU Hemphill,Kelvyn-ILS Thompson, Jamar-UNI Miller,Derek-MSU Kjerstad,Conrad-SDSU Dudczak,Buddy-WIU Kittelson,Matt-NDSU Batten,Danny-SDSU Mahoney, Josh-UNI Rodgers, Marty-SIU Brodie,Cole-SDSU Lindsey, Korey-SIU Johnson,Chris-SDSU Fort, L.J.-UNI Keck,Michael-MSU McElroy, Mike-SIU Rogers,Jimmy-SDSU Washington,Teri-MSU Wise,Anthony-SDSU Washington, Jac-INS Steffen,Jake-SDSU Wright, Paul-ILS Roberts,Ed-WIU McBride,Terrell-UNI Tate, Deonta-YSU Carter, Larry-INS Malcolm, J.-ILS Franken,Tim-WIU Brown, Nate-INS Ross, Brandian-YSU Belmont,Kyle-NDSU Williams, B.-SIU Ruffin, James-UNI James,Kieron-WIU Stieren,Mike-WIU Blackmon, Andre-INS Hill, Taylor-YSU Kinney, Chuck-UNI

G Pos

Fr Sr Jr So Jr So Sr So Jr Jr Jr Sr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Jr Jr Sr So So Jr Sr Jr So Fr So Jr Sr Fr So So Jr So Sr Jr Jr Sr Sr Fr Jr Fr Fr Sr

6 6 5 6 6 5 4 6 6 6 5 6 5 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 6 5 5 5 5 6 6 5 5 6 5 6 4 5 5 6 6 6 6 5 6 6 6 5 6 5 5 5 6 6

LB DB LB DB LB SS

LB LB LB DB LB DL LB DB CB LB LB

LB DB LB DL

DB LB DB

DE CB SS CB DL

DB LB DL

Solo

Ast

Total

Avg/G

27 30 17 30 22 17 14 37 24 15 18 17 13 27 20 18 20 12 16 14 12 17 16 19 14 16 16 17 10 15 15 18 10 12 17 14 19 16 14 10 11 20 16 18 11 13 14 14 9 6

30 27 30 25 31 27 19 12 25 32 21 28 23 15 22 23 14 22 17 19 24 13 14 11 16 19 19 12 19 18 12 14 11 14 9 17 11 14 16 15 18 8 12 4 15 8 7 7 16 19

57 57 47 55 53 44 33 49 49 47 39 45 36 42 42 41 34 34 33 33 36 30 30 30 30 35 35 29 29 33 27 32 21 26 26 31 30 30 30 25 29 28 28 22 26 21 21 21 25 25

9.5 9.5 9.4 9.2 8.8 8.8 8.2 8.2 8.2 7.8 7.8 7.5 7.2 7.0 7.0 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.6 6.6 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.5 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.8 4.7 4.7 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 18. 19. 20.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10.

13. 15. 16.

20.

SACKS

G Pos

Ruffin, James-UNI Batten,Danny-SDSU Lane, Wes-UNI Stieren,Mike-WIU Savage, Mychal-YSU Walker, Kyle-SIU Boyer,Coulter-NDSU Outler, Na'eem-YSU Bazata,Steven-SDSU Daniels,Mike-MSU Phelps, Doni-ILS Russo, Kyle-SIU Millington, Dan-INS Kinney, Chuck-UNI Jordan, Brandin-SIU Seaman, Jason-SIU Dudczak,Buddy-WIU Steffen,Jake-SDSU Boothby, Ben-UNI Johnson,Chris-SDSU

Sr Sr Sr Jr Sr Sr So Jr Sr Sr Sr Fr Sr Sr Sr Jr Sr So So Sr

6 5 6 5 6 4 6 6 5 5 6 5 6 6 4 5 5 4 6 5

TACKLES FOR LOSS

G Pos

Ruffin, James-UNI Batten,Danny-SDSU Hodge, Elijah-UNI Savage, Mychal-YSU Stieren,Mike-WIU Lane, Wes-UNI Hemphill,Kelvyn-ILS Steffen,Jake-SDSU Outler, Na'eem-YSU Washington,Teri-MSU Brown, Nate-INS Gratzek,Matthew-NDSU Boothby, Ben-UNI Phelps, Doni-ILS Walker, Kyle-SIU Boyer,Coulter-NDSU Davis, Austin-ILS Richardet,Waylo-MSU Evans,Preston-NDSU Hardy, Rod-INS

Sr Sr Sr Sr Jr Sr Jr So Jr Jr Sr Jr So Sr Sr So Fr Jr So So

6 5 6 6 5 6 6 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 6 6 6 6 6

DL DL DL DE LB DE LB DL

DE DE DL LB DE DL DL LB

DL DL LB DE DL DL LB DE DT DL LB DE

LB DL

Solo Ast

Total

Avg/G

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

7 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

1.17 1.00 0.67 0.80 0.67 1.00 0.50 0.50 0.60 0.60 0.50 0.60 0.50 0.33 0.50 0.40 0.40 0.50 0.33 0.40

Solo Ast

Total

Avg/G

8.0 7.5 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 5.5 5.5 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.5

1.33 1.50 1.08 1.00 1.20 1.00 1.00 1.38 0.92 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.75 0.75 1.12 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.58

6 3 2 4 3 4 2 2 2 3 3 0 3 1 1 1 2 2 2 1

7 6 6 5 5 4 6 5 5 5 4 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 4 3

2 3 1 2 2 4 0 1 1 0 2 4 3 1 1 2 2 2 0 1

2009 Missouri Valley Football Conference Individual Statistics through Saturday, Oct. 10 PASSES DEFENDED 1. Stoudamire,P.-WIU 2. McElroy, Mike-SIU 3. Kjerstad,Conrad-SDSU

Lindsey, Korey-SIU 5. Bowman,Richard-NDSU 6. Garrett, Chris-ILS 7. Bledsoe, S.-YSU

Wilkinson,Antoi-MSU 9. Parnell,General-SDSU

James,Kieron-WIU 11. Malcolm, J.-ILS

Jones, E.J.-ILS Strong,Jimmie-MSU Alvis,Cedric-MSU Washington,Teri-MSU 16. Glazier,Kyle-WIU Williams, B.-SIU Graham, Rashad-SIU 19. Elliott, Andre-YSU Thompson, Jamar-UNI INTERCEPTIONS 1. McElroy, Mike-SIU 3. 5. 7. 8. 10.

Lindsey, Korey-SIU Parnell,General-SDSU Kjerstad,Conrad-SDSU Miller,Derek-MSU Jones, E.J.-ILS Glazier,Kyle-WIU Fort, L.J.-UNI Garrett, Chris-ILS Jeske,Corey-SDSU

FUMBLES FORCED 1. Boyer,Coulter-NDSU 2. Hallgren, Billy-UNI

Ruffin, James-UNI Lemon,Cyrus-NDSU Wilkinson,Antoi-MSU 6. Jordan, Brandin-SIU 7. Stieren,Mike-WIU Ribbing,Travis-MSU Spann, Robert-SIU Wood,Eric-SDSU FUMBLES RECOVERED 1. Visoky,Victor-WIU 2. Colletti, Tony-SIU

Barney,Terry-WIU Kreczmer,B.-WIU Sankey, Ray-ILS Glazier,Kyle-WIU Coda, Chance-SIU Domino,Derek-SDSU 9. Jemison,Brandon-NDSU Piton, Mike-ILS

BrUp

Int.

Total

Avg/G

Sr Jr Jr Jr Sr Sr So Jr Jr Fr Jr Jr So Sr Jr Jr Sr So Jr Jr

5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 6 6

10 3 3 2 7 4 4 5 1 4 3 1 3 3 4 1 3 3 2 2

0 4 3 4 0 2 1 0 3 0 1 3 1 1 0 2 0 0 1 1

10 7 6 6 7 6 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3

2.00 1.40 1.20 1.20 1.17 1.00 0.83 0.83 0.80 0.80 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.67 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.50 0.50

No.

Yds

Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr So Sr Jr

5 5 5 5 6 6 5 6 6 4

4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 1

40 18 83 62 25 0 30 65 30 32

No.

Avg/G

So Jr Sr Jr Jr Sr Jr So Jr So

6 6 6 6 6 4 5 5 5 5

3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1

0.50 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.25 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20

No.

Avg/G

Jr Sr Jr Jr So Jr So Jr Fr Jr

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6

2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

0.40 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.17 0.17

TD Long

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

40 13 63 40 15 0 16 65 30 32

Avg/G

0.80 0.80 0.60 0.60 0.50 0.50 0.40 0.33 0.33 0.25