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HARDROCKER FOOTBALL CAMPUS PROFILE

FACTS 2007-2008

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has a proud heritage of excellence in preparing graduates to serve as leaders in the professions of engineering and science. The university provides graduate and undergraduate degrees in science, engineering, and interdisciplinary sciences. There are 16 academic departments organized into two colleges: the College of Engineering, and the College of Science and Letters. A total of 32 degree programs in engineering and science are offered at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. Our students, in combination with an exceptionally talented faculty and great support from the community, provide an exciting environment for education excellence. Award-winning undergraduate education is enhanced by graduate education and research and development in areas of critical need to the state, nation, and the international community.

FACILITIES

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology facilities include the Black Hills Business Development Center, the Darold D. King Physical Education Building, the Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Building, the Computational Mechanics Laboratory, the Electrical Engineering/Physics Building, the McLaury Building, Devereaux Library, O’Harra Building, Mineral Industries Building, the Tech Development Laboratory, and Surbeck Student Center.

TUITION AND FEES FALL 2007 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees Room and Board Books and Supplies Total Per Year

SD $5,673 $4,600 $1,930 $12,203

Non SD $6,911 $4,600 $1,930 $13,441

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS FALL 2006

Enrollment Status Full Time Part Time

1,565 559

73.7% 26.3%

MAJORS A.A. General Studies B.S. Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering

Environmental Engineering Geological Engineering Geology Industrial Engineering Interdisciplinary Sciences Atmospheric Science Business Applications in Science and Technology Pre-Professional Health Sciences Science, Technology, and Society

Mathematics (Applied and Computational) Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Mining Engineering and Management Physics

M.S. Atmospheric Sciences Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Chemistry

Civil Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Geology and Geological Engineering

Materials Engineering and Science Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Paleontology Physics

Ph.D. Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences

Biomedical Engineering Chemical and Biological

Engineering Geology and Geological Engineering Materials Engineering and Science Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

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FACULTY AND STAFF, FY 2007

Faculty 166 Staff* 159 *Temporary employees included in this total

OUTREACH

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology offers programs and activities that teach and entertain K-12 students and community members, including: APEX Gallery, The Museum of Geology, Engineers Week, Math Contest, Multicultural Expo., Senior Design Fair, NASA Honors Program, S.D. Space Grant Consortium, and many more. Classes and campus for K-12 students, teachers, alumni, and professionals are offered through the Office of Educational Programs and Professional Conferences. For more information, visit <www.sdmines.sdsmt.edu/learn>.

RAPID CITY AND THE BLACK HILLS

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is located in Rapid City, the state’s second-largest city. The city of 65,000 is the regional center for health care, shopping, banking, and other services, and is a major tourist destination because of its proximity to the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands, and other attractions. There are caves, mountains, streams and lakes, and a vast variety of rocks, minerals, wildlife, and plant life. The Badlands represent some of the world’s greatest fossil resources as well as serving as an outdoor laboratory for the School of Mines.

FY 07 RESEARCH FUNDING

School of Mines faculty members and researchers received 72 research awards totaling more than $17.1 million during the 2007 fiscal year. The funding came from many different agencies, including the National Science Foundation, the State of South Dakota, NASA, the Department of Transportation, Army Research Laboratory, and many more.

THE SCHOOL OF MINES HAS BEEN LISTED IN AMERICA’S 100 BEST COLLEGE BUYS FOR EIGHT STRAIGHT YEARS INVENT TOMORROW

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HARDROCKER FOOTBALL DR. CHARLES RUCH — PRESIDENT OF SDSM&T

Dr. Charles P. Ruch became the 17th President of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology on July 1, 2003. Ruch holds master’s and doctorate degrees in education from Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from The College of Wooster (Ohio). Before joining South Dakota Tech, Dr. Ruch served as President at Boise State University for 10 years. Previously, Dr. Ruch spent 19 years at Virginia Commonwealth University, first as an associate dean and dean, and as provost and vice president. His first university assignment came at the University of Pittsburgh, where he was a faculty member and department chair. An active participant in higher education organizations, Dr. Ruch has chaired the Urban and Metropolitan Universities Committee for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. He also has served on the presidents’ councils of the Big Sky, Big West, and Western Athletic conferences, and as chair of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. Dr. Ruch’s professional activities also include participation in the American Council on Education, the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education, the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges, and the National Council on Accreditation for Teacher Education. Dr. Ruch has written and edited numerous articles, book reviews, and book chapters, and has delivered Congressional testimony. In every community he has joined, Dr. Ruch has been active in organizations and efforts to make those communities better places to live. He has continued that effort in Rapid City, especially when it comes to economic development. In that critical area, he has prioritized using campus expertise to build an even brighter regional economic future. Since joining the School of Mines, Dr. Ruch also has opened lines of communication with the community through a bi-weekly e-letter, begun a strategic planning process, and created numerous partnerships to improve the university, the community, the state, and the region. Dr. Ruch credits his success to the ongoing support from his wife, Sally, their four grown children, and three grandchildren.

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HARDROCKER FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF

HEAD FOOTBALL COACH

DAN KRATZER

Dan Kratzer will enter his third season as the Hardrocker head coach this fall. He was selected as head coach after five seasons as receivers coach and assistant head coach at Kent State University in Ohio. Kratzer spent six seasons as head coach at Lindenwood University in Missouri from 1995-2000, where he guided the team to its first ever NAIA playoff game in 1998. He served as head coach at Hastings College in Nebraska, from 1990-1994, where he won conference championships in 1991 and 1992, and guided the team to three NAIA playoff appearances. He has had additional experience as an assistant at Miami (Ohio) in 1986, as the head coach at Ohio Northern University in 1984 and 1985, and as an assistant at Indiana University in 1983. A native of Lathrop, Missouri, Kratzer received a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Missouri Valley in 1971, and earned his master’s degree in education from Central Missouri State University in 1976. He was selected in the 8th round of the 1972 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals and moved to the Kansas City Chiefs in 1973. He served in 1982 as the administrative assistant for Coach Bill Walsh and the San Francisco 49ers summer camp. He and his wife Suzanne have two grown children, daughter Danielle and son Reggie, who played for his father at Lindenwood. They are proud grandparents of Danielle’s daughter Reaghan. Phone: (605) 394-2604 Email: Daniel.Kratzer@sdsmt.edu

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR OKLAHOMA '69 SECOND SEASON AT MINES

LONNIE MESSICK

After the 2004 season and being responsible for coaching the leading tackler on the Kent State University, Defense coach Messick was called to duty to train a military unit in Belgium, Congo. After six months extended duty he is back coaching as Defensive Coordinator here at the South Dakota Mines. Coach Kratzer says he is glad to have such an addition to our staff, and will bring the type of discipline, intensity and most of all long term commitment that our players here so deserve. His coaching stops include Kent State, Hargrave Military Academy, Marine Military Academy, Naval Academy and Bowie State University. In addition, Messick has coached numerous interservice teams at U.S. Marine Corps bases, including Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (1977-79); Camp Pendelton, California (1981-82); and Parris Island, South Carolina (1983-84). He retired from the Marine Corps in 1997 as a Lietenant Colonel following 28 years in the service. Messick graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1969 with a bachelor’s degree in education. He and his wife Virginia reside in Rapid City. Their family includes daughter Jessica and son Scott and his wife Deirdre and twins Jake and Matt, and daughter Caroline. Phone: 605-355-3025 Email: Lonnie.Messick@sdsmt.edu 4


HARDROCKER FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF

DEFENSIVE SECONDARY COACH SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH

B.S. POLITICAL SCIENCE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA

CARTIER WALKER Former assistant at South Dakota State and Oklahoma Panhandle State University. “I am very pleased to have Cartier as a part of our Mines Football Program. We are very fortunate to have a coach with his Championship background experience as a player and his most recent coaching involvement at South Dakota State University.’ ‘He will add great teaching and recruiting experience, which will benefit the players already here, and those he will be recruiting in the future!”

Phone: (605) 394-2642 Email: Cartier.Walker@sdsmt.edu

Members of the coaching staff, from the left, are: Morgan Malkowski (assistant linebacker coach), Willie Stephen (assistant defensive line coach), Lonnie Messick (defensive coordinator), Dan Kratzer (head coach), Cartier Walker (defensive secondary coach, special teams, strength coordinator), Mitch Olson (assistant running backs coach) and Joe Zogg (assistant offensive line coach). Not pictured is Quintrell Porter (assistant wide receivers coach). Photo by Brad Blume

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HARDROCKER FOOTBALL 2007 PRESEASON FACTS AND OUTLOOK

General Information Name of School: South Dakota School of Mines Address: 501 East St. Joseph Street City/Zip: Rapid City, SD, 57701 Enrollment: 2100 Nickname: Hardrockers School Colors: Old Gold and Navy Blue Gymnasium: Goodell Gymnasium Affiliation: NAIA Conference: Dakota Athletic Conference President: Charles Ruch Alma Mater: College of Wooster/Northwestern Athletic Director: Hugh Welsh Alma Mater: Valley City State/University of Mary Athletic Department Phone: 605-394-2351 Athletic Department Fax: 605-394-6950

Media Information Newspapers Rapid City Journal P.O. Box 450 Rapid City, SD, 57709 Phone: 605-394-8430 E-mail: sports@rapidcityjournal.com Fax: 605-394-8463 Rapid City Weekly 2040 West Main, Suit 110 Rapid City, SD, 57701 Phone: 605-341-0086 E-mail: news@rcweeklynews.com Fax: 605-341-0274 Radio KOTA Radio (Leah Rubertina) P.O. Box 1760 Rapid City, SD, 57709 Phone: 605-342-2000 E-Mail: LeahSports@rushmore.com

Sports Information Office Sports Information Director: Brad Blume Alma Mater: South Dakota State, 1999 SID Office Phone: 605-394-2355 SID Fax: 605-394-6950 SID E-mail: bradley.blume@sdsmt.edu Athletics website: www.gorockers.com

Television: KEVN TV (Jamie Zepp) P.O. Box 677 Rapid City, SD, 57709 Phone: 605-394-7777 Fax: 605-394-3652 E-mail: sports@kevn.com

Coaching Staff Head Coach: Dan Kratzer Alma Mater: B.S., Missouri Valley College M.S., Central Missouri State Record at SDM: 2-18 Football Office Phone: 605-394-2604 Email: daniel.kratzer@sdsmt.edu Assistants: Lonnie Messick, Cartier Walker, Joe Zogg

KNBN TV P.O. Box 9549 Rapid City, SD, 57709 Phone: 605-355-0024

Team Information 2006 Overall Record: 1-9 2006 DAC Record: 0-8 Home/Away/ Neutral Records: 1-4/ 0-5/ 0-0-1

KOTA TV (Ethan Rector) P.O. Box 1760 Rapid City, SD, 57709 Phone: 605-342-2000 FAX: 605-721-5730 E-mail: kotasports@kotasports.com

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2007 HARDROCKER FOOTBALL MEET THE HARDROCKERS

LUKAS MUNSELL ....................................SENIOR RUNNING BACK /WIDE OUT CASPER, WY

HEIGHT: 5'7" WEIGHT: 170 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Patrick Munsell and Debra Munsell

Lukas was an all DAC 2nd team selection in 2006 and an NAIA Scholar Athlete. At Kelly Walsh High School in Wyoming, he earned All-State honors and was picked to the All-Conference team twice. He was also a Super 25 second team pick in high school. And before starting the 2007 campaign Lukas got married. Receiving Year Rec. 2004 20 2005 30 2006 39 TOTAL 89

Yds. 211 241 375 827

Avg. 10.6 8.0 9.6 9.4

Long 40 43 32 43

TD 0 0 2 2

Rushing Year 2004 2005 2006 TOTAL

Att. 119 13 4 136

Yds. 384 42 10 436

Avg. 3.2 3.2 2.5 2.9

Long 26 18 6 26

TD 4 0 0 4

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ANTHONY RUD ........................................SENIOR SAFETY BELMONT, CA

HEIGHT: 5'11" INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

WEIGHT: 180

Parents: Mark and Kon-Vee Rud

Anthony prides himself on being a hard worker. During High School at Serra High School in Belmont, Calif., he was given the most inspirational award by his teammates. Year 2006 TOTAL

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Tackles 8 8

Asst. 8 8

For Loss 0 0

Sacks 0 0

Fumb. Rec. Int. 0 0 0 0

Passes Broken Up 0 0

Blk. Kicks 0 0

KYLE KURTH ..........................................SENIOR SAFETY PIERRE, SD

HEIGHT: 5'11" CIVIL ENGINEERING

WEIGHT: 180

Parents: Lynne Kurth & Skip Kurth

Kyle had a impressive junior season and will be looked at to contribute for the 2007 campaign. He was all conference at T.F. Riggs High School in Pierre and also earned the honor last season as part of the DAC second team. He’s the only person on the team to be all conference 2 years in a row. Kyle was third in the nation for the NAIA for pass interceptions his sophomore season and was second leading tackler on the team last year as a free safety Year 2004 2005 2006 TOTAL

Tackles 43 53 61 157

Asst. 21 13 16 50

For Loss 0 2 0.5 2.5

Sacks 0 0 0 0

Fumb. Rec. Int. 1 2 0 7 1 3 2 12

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Passes Broken Up 6 4 2 12

Blk. Kicks 0 2 1 3

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2007 HARDROCKER FOOTBALL MEET THE HARDROCKERS

STEPHEN PEREZ ......................................SENIOR WIDE RECEIVER PUEBLO, CO

HEIGHT: 5'10" CIVIL ENGINEERING

WEIGHT: 180

Parents: Larry and Michelle Perez Steve has a great outlook on life, describing himself as a Mexi”can” —- not a Mexi”can’t”. He is outgoing and easy to get along with. The best part of the 2006 season for him was beating Haskell Indian Nations University. During his time at East High School, he was apart of the National Honors Society and was an all-conference first team wide receiver. Year Rec. 2004 5 2005 3 2006 0 TOTAL 8

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Yds. 51 12 0 63

Avg. 10.2 4.0 0 7.8

Long 16 7 0 16

TD 0 0 0 0

CHARLES HANKINS..................................SENIOR DEFENSIVE TACKLE FALLS CITY, NE

HEIGHT: 6'3" CIVIL ENGINEERING

WEIGHT: 300

Parents: Dan and Diana Hankins

Charlie made his presence known at the line in 2006, slicing through in a couple of games to make 3.5 tackles for a loss as well as assisting on a sack. Standing 6-foot-3-inches tall, he is sure to be looked at for leadership for the defensive front. Year 2004 2005 2006 TOTAL

Tackles 42 25 22 89

Asst. 36 11 12 59

For Loss 3 2 3.5 5.5

Sacks 0 0 .5 0.5

Fumb. Rec. Int. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Passes Broken Up 2 1 0 3

Blk. Kicks 0 0 0 0

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MICHAEL DESTIGTER ................................SENIOR DEFENSIVE END SIOUX FALLS, SD

HEIGHT: 6'1" CIVIL ENGINEERING

WEIGHT: 215

Parents: Cliff and Marjoric deStigter

Mike’s stock went way up in 2006 as defensive end, recording nearly five times as many tackles as his previous two seasons. He is another player with a lot of potential heading into the 2007 season. He worked in Gillette over the summer and enjoys bowling.

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Year 2004 2005 2006 TOTAL

Tackles 2 3 26 31

Asst. 2 2 12 16

For Loss 0 0 1.5 1.5

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Sacks 0 0 0 0

Fumb. Rec. Int. 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0

Passes Broken Up 0 0 0 0

Blk. Kicks 0 0 0 0


2007 HARDROCKER FOOTBALL MEET THE HARDROCKERS

TYRELL ANDERSON ..................................JUNIOR LINEBACKER GREEN RIVER, WY

HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 210 INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Shannon and Kathy Anderson Tyrell should be able to contribute a lot to the ‘Rocker football program in 2007. He was injured for part of 2006 campaign but looks fine heading into this season. During his high school career he was an all state linebacker and also played in the Wyoming Shine Bowl. Year 2005 2006 TOTAL

Tackles 34 9 43

Asst. 12 3 15

For Loss 6 4 10

Sacks 1 2 3

Fumb. Rec. Int. 2 0 0 0 0 0

Passes Broken Up 1 0 1

Blk. Kicks 0 0 0

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MARIO ABBADESSA ..................................JUNIOR WIDE OUT/DEFENSIVE BACK PHEONIX, AZ

HEIGHT: 5'10" UNDECIDED

WEIGHT: 165

Parents: Chuck and Lisa Abbadessa

Mario is another one of those players that can play at a number of skill positions. He has a lot of speed and quickness. He received honorable mention all region second team fullback during his last season of high school

#22 JOSHUA JONES ..........................................JUNIOR RUNNING BACK LONG BEACH, CA

HEIGHT: 6'1" PRE-MED

WEIGHT: 230

Parents: Brandon and Trestae Jones and Barbara Deloach

Joshua is a very promising junior college transfer student, who comes to South Dakota Mines from Santa Ana College. Before that he spent a year on the Air Force Academy’s team as well. During his senior season of his high school career Joshua rushed for 1,020 yards. Also during his senior year he was named to the Sunset All League team and earned the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame Scholar Athlete Award.

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JORDAN ANDERSON ................................JUNIOR DEFENSIVE TACKLE VERMILLION, SD

HEIGHT: 5'10" MINING ENGINEERING

WEIGHT: 235

Parents: Pat and Val Anderson and Vickie Anderson

Jordan got some experience in 2005 on the defensive line and gained even more knowledge in 2006. As an upperclassmen he will be looked to for leadership during the 2007 campaign.

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Year 2005 2006 TOTAL

Tackles 2 0 2

Asst. 1 0 1

For Loss 0 0 0

Sacks 0 0 0

Fumb. Rec. Int. 0 0 0 0 0 0

Passes Broken Up 0 0 0

Blk. Kicks 0 0 0

COLTON CLARK ........................................JUNIOR DEFENSIVE END WORLAND, WY

HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 215 GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Tom and Connie Clark

After playing as a tight end for the past two seasons, Colton has been moved to the other side of the ball and will be a defensive end. Colton has a impressive frame and after spending three seasons on offense, should have a good nose for the ball on the D-line.

#54 JASON WILNER ........................................JUNIOR DEFENSIVE LINE BOULDER, CO

HEIGHT: 5'10" WEIGHT: 230 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Phyllis and Steven Wilner Jason has been with the Hardrockers since 2003. After red shirting his first year and being a backup player, providing depth and support in 2004 and 2005, the Boulder, Colo., native was on a co-op in 2006 and was unable to play. He is poised and ready for the 2007 campaign as a junior. In high school he was an all-conference player as well as all-county honorable mention candidate.

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MATT DEARDOFF ....................................JUNIOR OFFENSIVE LINE BRANDON, SD

HEIGHT: 6'5" CIVIL ENGINEERING

WEIGHT: 245

Parents: Dan and Kris Deardoff

Matt has a very strong work ethic which was seen and rewarded by the coaching staff after earning the Hardrocker Lifter of the Year award during the off-season last spring. Matt is a crucial part of the offensive front and valuable member to the team.

#72 JUSTIN GRIESINGER ..................................JUNIOR OFFENSIVE LINE APPLE VALLEY, MN

HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 255 INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Jeff and Mary Ann Griesinger

Justin is another Hardrocker that brings some leadership and experience to a young offensive line. He is a very laid back and easy going student athlete. In 2006 he enjoyed competing in the SD Mines Alumni Game as well as the win over Haskell Indian Nations University and the game against Valley City. “We lost, but we moved and played as a team.”

#75 MICHAEL KENNEDY ................................JUNIOR DEFENSIVE TACKLE PINE BLUFFS, WY

HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 260 MINING ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

Parents: Keith Kennedy and Becky Carlson

Michael was a an all conference and all state selection during his high school career at Pine Bluffs High School. He got some quality minutes in 2005 and added to that last season playing in a handful of games and even getting credit for half a sack for a loss of four yards. Year 2005 2006 TOTAL

Tackles 12 7 19

Asst. 9 1 10

For Loss 1.5 .5 2

Sacks 0 .5 .5

Fumb. Rec. Int. 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Passes Broken Up 0 0 0

Blk. Kicks 0 0 0

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TONY OSTHEIMER ..............................SOPHOMORE WIDE RECEIVER RANCHESTER, WY

HEIGHT: 6'2" ENGINEERING

WEIGHT: 190

Parents: Gib and Debbie Ostheimer

Tony was all state in both basketball and football and should provide depth at the wide receiver position during the 2007 campaign.

#2 PETE GUCK ........................................SOPHOMORE CORNER BACK PERHAM, MN

HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 200 GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Jerry and Cecile Guck

Peter was a playmaker in 2006. As a freshman he shined on the defense having two interceptions to his credit, racking up 52 yards. He also tallied 45 total tackles on the season as well. He should improve on those numbers this season playing the cornerback postion. Year 2006 TOTAL

Tackles 45 45

Asst. 16 16

For Loss 1 1

Sacks 0 0

Fumb. Rec. Ints. 0 2 0 2

Passes Broken Up 0 0

Blk. Kicks 0 0

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JASON BEILSTEIN ................................SOPHOMORE QUARTERBACK LODI, CA

HEIGHT: 6'5" CIVIL ENGINEERING

WEIGHT: 215

Parents: Marena Henne and John Beilstein

Jason showed great poise coming in as a freshman as the starting quarterback. He was able to learn a lot during his inaugural season and in his debut on the new surface at O’Harra Stadium, recorded three touchdown strikes. He put on 15 pounds in the off-season and is well on his way to lead the Hardrockers in 2007.

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Year 2006 TOTAL

Comp. 193 193

Att. 102 102

Pct. 53% 53%

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Ints. 12 12

Yards 1041 1041

Yds./G 104.1 104.1

TD’s 7 7

Long 37 37


2007 HARDROCKER FOOTBALL MEET THE HARDROCKERS

ZACH MARCUS ....................................SOPHOMORE MIDDLE LINEBACKER OLIVIA, MN

HEIGHT: 6'2" MINING ENGINEERING

WEIGHT: 230

Parents: Lyle and Jean Marcus

Zach lived up to his expectation coming in as a starting freshman at linebacker. He was good at pursuing to the ball, and proved it by collecting 4.5 tackles for loss in 2006 for a loss of 21 yards. He also broke up two pass plays. Zach likes to hunt and fish in his spare time. He will be a key player in 2007. Year 2006 TOTAL

Tackles 32 32

Asst. 13 13

For Loss 4.5 4.5

Sacks 0 0

Fumb. Rec. Int. 0 0 0 0

Passes Broken Up 2 2

Blk. Kicks 0 0

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MARC BAUE ......................................SOPHOMORE LINEBACKER HYSHAM, MT

HEIGHT: 5'11" WEIGHT: 210 METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Allen and Ruth Baue

Marc saw very limited action in 2006 because of his youth, but losing two big contributors to graduation at his position, he will be asked to step up and contribute. And after gaining 15 pounds in the off-season, it should be an easy transition for him. Marc was a member of the National Honor Society in High School as well as the class valedictorian.

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Year 2006 TOTAL

Tackles 1 1

Asst. 0 0

For Loss 0 0

Sacks 0 0

Fumb. Rec. Int. 0 0 0 0

Passes Broken Up 0 0

Blk. Kicks 0 0

ERIC WESTWANG ................................SOPHOMORE OFFENSIVE LINE SHERIDAN, WY

HEIGHT: 6'3" WEIGHT: 320 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: James and Linda Westwang

Eric is a former overnight shelf stocker at Wal-Mart who enjoys playing the game of football. And as a 320 pound lineman he is a welcome addition to offensive front.

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LOGAN WILEY ..................................SOPHOMORE OFFENSIVE LINE WINNER, SD

HEIGHT: 6'1" COMPUTER SCIENCE

WEIGHT: 225

Parents: Sonny and Margie Wiley

Logan was an academic all state honoree in high school and should add needed depth on the offensive line.

#66 DAN SALSBERY ....................................SOPHOMORE OFFENSIVE LINE MILWAUKIE, OR

HEIGHT: 6'5" WEIGHT: 350 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Jean and Berine Salsbery

Weighing in at 350 pounds, Dan is the biggest member of the Hardrocker football team. And he has some great athletic skills. He was second team all league both his junior and senior high school seasons and should make for quite the obstacle as an offensive lineman.

#77 KAYNE REE ........................................SOPHOMORE OFFENSIVE LINE BIG HORN, WY

HEIGHT: 6'6" MINING ENGINEERING

Parents: Mark and Mindy Ree

WEIGHT: 325

Standing 6-6 and weighing 325 pounds, Kayne is an opponent’s worst nightmare. Kayne is another load on the offensive front and after a rookie season, he will be asked to step up and perform during his sophomore year.

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CJ GROVES..........................................SOPHOMORE WIDE RECEIVER ORCHARD, CO

HEIGHT: 6'4" WEIGHT: 198 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Bill and Sheryl Groves

CJ started three games as a freshman for the Hardrockers and 2007 could prove to be the Orchard, Colo., native’s breakout season. Groves is a burner and has the ability and potential to be a game breaker for this season’s SDM football squad. Year Rec. 2006 0 TOTAL 0

Yds. 0 0

Avg. 0 0

Long 0 0

TD 0 0

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RICH KNUPPE ......................................FRESHMAN FREE SAFETY CUSTER, SD

HEIGHT: 5'9" INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES

WEIGHT: 165

Parents: Ken and Monica Knuppe

Rich is coming from a very storied Custer Wildcat football program. Rich is a two-time All Black Hills Conference selection as well as an Class 11A All State honoree. During his senior season, Rich led the team in interceptions (3), was first on the receiving list (17 catches for 285 yards), and second on the team in total tackles (36.5). He led the team in all purpose yards, racking up 829.

#1 JOE SANCHEZ ......................................FRESHMAN QUARTERBACK GILBERT, AZ

HEIGHT: 6'0" CIVIL ENGINEERING

WEIGHT: 195

Parents: Caryn and Joe Sanchez

Joe says he comes from the big city and is a fun and outgoing guy. He was a two-year varsity letter winner and starter. He helped his football team earn postseason playoff births both his junior and senior seasons. As a senior, Joe threw for 1,100 yards and connected for eight touchdown passes, completed 80 of 140 passes and was also the punter. Joe’s parents are a real influence to him as his father is a football coach and his mother is a civil engineer.

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DUSTIN ROUGEAU ................................FRESHMAN RUNNING BACK BIG HORN, WY

HEIGHT: 6'0" CIVIL ENGINEERING

WEIGHT: 170

Parents: Ron and Gina Rougeau

Dustin is a gifted athlete that can also play on both sides of the ball. He had an outstanding senior season at Big Horn High School where he rushed for over 1,000 yards. He earned an all-state selection, was in the Shine Bowl and received a spot on the Super 25 in Wyoming.

#8 IAN PRICHARD ....................................FRESHMAN STRONG SAFETY RICHLAND, WA

HEIGHT: 5'10" PRE-MED

WEIGHT: 185

Parents: Debbie and Earl Prichard Jr.

The Hardrockers are pleased to get this West Coast recruit. Ian comes to Rapid City all the way from Richland, Wash., where he was a defensive back. During his senior year of high school, he earned an Athlete of the Week honor as well as being named all conference honorable mention and was an academic all star. Ian graduated seventh in his class and before coming to college, worked as a trainer for a fitness gym.

#13 DANA MELLAGE ..................................FRESHMAN QUARTERBACK AUBURN, NE

HEIGHT: 6'0" CIVIL ENGINEERING

Parents: Bryan and Audrea Mellage

WEIGHT: 175

Dana comes from a small town in Nebraska of just 3,500 people. Because of the small population he had to play both sides of the ball, but is most skilled at the quarterback position. He was an all state linebacker, a member of the National Honors Society, on the high school honor roll for four years and was apart of the state champion Class C1 football team.

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TREVOR ROBERTS ................................FRESHMAN QUARTERBACK VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA

HEIGHT: 6'2" CIVIL ENGINEERING

WEIGHT: 240

Parents: Richard and Lynnette Roberts

Trevor is a highly touted quarterback from Washington that is an upper tier player that can compete at any position you put him in. He’s been on the offensive line, he’s been a linebacker, but when he took the spot at quarterback, all of his natural ability really shined bright. As a senior last season he earned second team all league honors, was a team captain and was award the good sportsmanship award. He lists his favorite food as steak.

#15 TONY BECKER ......................................FRESHMAN KICKER YANKTON, SD

HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 138 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Gary and Renee Becker

Tony, who instead of being a football player, was a standout soccer athlete and will lend his services to the South Dakota School of Mines football program this season. He has played soccer for 13 years and has participated in club soccer for eight years.

#16 ANDY ROGERS ......................................FRESHMAN WIDE RECEIVER WILLISTON, ND

HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 182 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Corella Daniels

After earning All Conference honors on both offense and defense in 2004 at Williston State College in North Dakota, Andy spent the last two years playing college baseball. He’s back to the sport he loves and will be an awesome addition to the receiving corp.

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LOUIE BRUKETTA ................................FRESHMAN RUNNING BACK /LINEBACKER ELLENBURG, WA

HEIGHT: 5'10" UNDECIDED

WEIGHT: 215

Parents: Tony and Cindy Bruketta

Louie loves the outdoors, having interests in hunting, fishing, four wheeling and snow boarding. Louie had an outstanding high school football career and also excelled in the classroom. He was a star both on offense and defense on his team. He was an all-state fullback and linebacker during his sophomore, junior and senior seasons. He was his team’s MVP running back his junior year and the athlete of the year as a senior. He also was the state champion 215 pound wrestling champ.

#20 CHRIS BOWDEN ..................................FRESHMAN RUNNING BACK GETTYSBURG, SD

HEIGHT: 5'7" WEIGHT: 195 METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING

Chris comes to South Dakota Mines in a round about way. He has been a marine for the past four years. In high school he earned all-state and all-conference honors. He is a strong athletic individual that will fit in nicely with the stable of Hardrocker running backs.

#21 DUSTIN MENELEY ................................FRESHMAN DEFENSIVE BACK GULF COAST, FL

HEIGHT: 5'11" SPORTS MEDICINE

WEIGHT: 180

Parents: Tracy Walker and Bob Meneley

Dustin is a proven athlete coming from a successful high school program as well as being an All-State wrestler and track standout competing in the hurdles. In his high school student-athletic career, Dustin earned All County honors in football, all district, all region and all state in wrestling and was an all county track runner.

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LOGAN SMIDT ......................................FRESHMAN RUNNING BACK MENNO, SD

HEIGHT: 5'11" UNDECIDED

WEIGHT: 165

Parents: Mike and Kay Smidt

Logan was a real find, coming to South Dakota School of Mines from a small, but successful, football program. He could be an immediate impact player. Logan is 13th on South Dakota all time list for rushing 370 yards (9-man) in one game during the 2005 season. He broke the 1,000-yard rushing mark in both 2005 and 2006 and was an all state honorable mention running back both those years too.

#24 ERIC TAYLOR ........................................FRESHMAN WIDE RECEIVER FONTANA, CA

HEIGHT: 6'2" UNDECIDED

WEIGHT: 210

Parents: Diane Oliver

Calling southern California his home, Eric should make some big contributions to the 2007 Hardrocker program. Although he has only been playing football for a short time, Eric made an immediate impact in high school and looks to continue that trend under the guidance of coach Kratzer and the rest of the Hardrocker coaching staff. He was all league and all county as well as various other honors.

#26 EDWARD WALICZEK ..............................FRESHMAN WIDE RECEIVER CHICAGO,IL

HEIGHT: 6'4" WEIGHT: 212 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Edward Waliczek and Darlene Bittner

Standing 6-foot-4-inches and weighing 212 pounds Ed brings a completely new dimension to the Hardrocker receiving corps — a good size target. Playing for the St. Laurence Vikings as a senior Ed was Named to the All City Catholic League making the first team as a wide receiver and a linebacker. He was also a Academic All State honoree and the team MVP.

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JUSTIN WHALIN ..................................FRESHMAN KICKER RAPID CITY, SD

HEIGHT: 5'10" UNDECIDED

WEIGHT: 153

Parents: Mike and Jean Whalin

Justin was born and raised right here in Rapid City. He was a four-year letter winner for the Rapid City Central Cobbers as well as a National Honors Society member. Justin has an incredible leg that allows him to kick field goals from a long ways out. During his high school career his long is 36 yards and on PAT’s he was 35-37 his senior year.

#29 JACOB AHL ..........................................FRESHMAN DEFENSIVE END CROOKS, SD

HEIGHT: 6'2" UNDECIDED

WEIGHT: 205

Parents: Pat and Noel Ahl

Jacob had an impressive high school career and will add depth to the defensive front with his size and frame and deceptive speed. He was all conference honorable mention as a junior and then improved his senior year to earn all conference and all state as well as making an appearance in the all star game.

#31 EVERETT BRILL ....................................FRESHMAN LINEBACKER ELKO, NV

HEIGHT: 5'11" WEIGHT: 220 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Parents:

Everett is a gifted athlete that in nine games played during his 2006 senior season, recorded 154 total tackles, which was a school record —- 99 of which were solo tackles, also a school record. Also in his football career, he earned first team all region honors, first team all league honors, second team all Northern Region, all state academic honors, team MVP and was a coaches award winner.

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TOM LUNZMAN ..................................FRESHMAN FREE SAFETY GRETNA, NE

HEIGHT: 6'0" CIVIL ENGINEERING

WEIGHT: 195

Parents: Alan and Carol Lunzman

Tom had an awesome high school career, rushing for 1,000 yards during his senior season as well as making the Nebraska All-State Class B team as a defensive back. He is an outdoorsman, having an interest in hunting and fishing as well as skiing. He earned All-State, All-Conference and All-District honors and was named the Al-Grubb Player of the Year in 2006.

#38 LANDON LUICK ....................................FRESHMAN DEFENSIVE END FAIRMONT, ND

HEIGHT: 6'4" WEIGHT: 205 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Larry and Yalanda Luick

Landon comes in with a good size and speed and should add some depth on the end of the defensive line.

#39 TYLER BARTH ......................................FRESHMAN DEFENSIVE BACK DICKINSON, ND

HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 190 MINING ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

Parents: Jarmin and Denise Barth

Tyler was a premier high school athlete and will look to be an impact player as he begins his college football career as a Hardrocker. Tyler played on both sides of the ball for Dickinson Trinity as a linebacker on defense and quarterback for the offense.

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JOSEPH BERKE ......................................FRESHMAN DEFENSIVE END LEXINGTON, NE

HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 220 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Mitch and Jackie Berke

Joseph comes to the South Dakota School of Mines football program from Nebraska. Berke has a nose for the football and can make a play anywhere on the field. With good size and good speed he is a welcome addition to the defensive line. In his spare time Joseph likes to hunt.

#41 PARIS BUTLER ......................................FRESHMAN STRONG SAFETY ANCHORAGE, AK

HEIGHT: 5'9" UNDECIDED

WEIGHT: 198

Parents: Dawn and Jerry Butler

Not only is Paris a skilled football player, he is also well versed in the arts, as he plays piano and the trumpet and has acted in five plays during his high school career. According to the Hardrocker coaching staff, Paris is also the definition of a defensive football player. He was all state linebacker in 2006 as a high school senior and was all conference both in 2006 and 2005.

#42 AUSTIN NORBERG ................................FRESHMAN DEFENSIVE END GILLETE, WY

HEIGHT: 6'0" ENGINEERING

WEIGHT: 210

Parents: Gail Cruse and Joel Norberg

Austin says he loves the game of football and that he is a hard worker and is constantly trying to push himself to be a better athlete and a better person. During his high school career he was part of the state championship football team.

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TIMOTHY LUCHINI ................................FRESHMAN LINEBACKER FINDLAY, OH

HEIGHT: 6'2" WEIGHT: 230 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: John and Tamara Luchini

Tim is a true athlete that can play on both sides of the ball. While he played several positions during his high school career, Tim earned first-team All Midland Athletic League honors his senior year as a full back. He also played linebacker on defense and served as team captain. He also received honorable mention selection to the Division VI All-Northwest District Team and was honorable mention allleague in 2005.

#49 JAKE KNESEL ........................................FRESHMAN OFFENSIVE LINE FONTANA, CA

HEIGHT: 6'3" TEACHING

WEIGHT: 340

Parents: Karen and Dale Knesel

Better known as Big Jake by his teammates, the California native brings a lot to the Hardrocker offensive line —- size. During his high school career, he was all league, all city, all county and all valley.

#50 SEAN DEVINE ......................................FRESHMAN OFFENSIVE LINE BOX ELDER, SD

HEIGHT: 6'0" CIVIL ENGINEERING

Parents: Tracy and Randy Devine

WEIGHT: 255

Sean is another somewhat local athlete, playing his football as a member of the Douglas High School Patriots in Box Elder. He will add depth to the offensive line.

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DAVID FIELDING ..................................FRESHMAN OFFENSIVE /DEFENSIVE LINE MARENGO, IL

HEIGHT: 6'0" WEIGHT: 220 MINING ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

Parents: Jae and Donna Fielding

David will see time on both the offensive and defensive line. He is a solid football player and good athlete. He was an all conference offensive tackle in high school, all state academics for Class 4A football as well as a state qualifier for 1A track and field. He took 19th in the state for discus.

#55 JEREMIAH JOHNSON ..............................FRESHMAN LINEBACKER FELTON, MN

HEIGHT: 5'11" CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

WEIGHT: 205

Parents: Doug and Kristin Johnson

Jeremiah has a vast list of interests including playing the guitar, singing as well as wakeboarding. In high school he played both offense and defense. He earned the MVP offensive lineman award and had a 3.0 or high GPA throughout high school.

#59 DAVID RANDALL ..................................FRESHMAN DEFENSIVE LINE ALIANCE, NE

HEIGHT: 6'3" CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

WEIGHT: 280

Parents: Sally Randall

Dave was a select few of redshirt freshman from the 2006 season. He will be a big help on the defensive line. During his high school stint, he was an all-state selection as well as being picked to the all district team (B-6).

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JARED WEISCHEDER ..............................FRESHMAN OFFENSIVE LINE CHANDLER, AZ

HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 300 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Kevin Weischedel and Joellen Knie-Ritchy

Jared is another of those two-sport athletes that excelled in high school. Not only was Jared a proven offensive lineman, he also had some success as a wrestler, taking fifth place at the state tournament in Arizona. He is also an academic scholor and will be a good fit in the Hardrocker program.

#67 DAVID JUHNKE ....................................FRESHMAN DEFENSIVE LINE HAWLEY, MN

HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 245 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Neil and Heidi Juhnke

David is a world traveler, just returning from a summer trip to Europe (Czech Republic). David has the perfect frame to be on the ‘D’ line. He was recently chosen to play in the North Dakota All-Star (Shine) Game —- one of just a few Minnesota players to receive this honor. Word has it that he was a dominate factor at his position. David played for the West All-Stars.

#69 MARK OLSON ......................................FRESHMAN OFFENSIVE LINE HAZEN, ND

HEIGHT: 6'0" COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Parents: Mark and Kari Olson

WEIGHT: 295

Mark will bring some stability to the offensive line with his build and frame. He was a first team allstate selection as well as an all-region player. He was a captain his senior season and also earned the team offensive line MVP award for three consecutive years. Mark likes hockey, track and field, golf and football.

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BRIAN KEMNITZ ..................................FRESHMAN DEFENSIVE END VIVIAN, SD

HEIGHT: 6'2" CIVIL ENGINEERING

WEIGHT: 220

Parents: Darrell and Cindy Kemnitz

Brian is another talented athlete that the Hardrockers had on the shelf last season as a red shirt. He worked hard during the off-season training schedule and looks to be a welcome addition to the defense as an end. In high school he earned all conference as an end.

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CHRISTOPHER HANNAN ........................FRESHMAN DEFENSIVE END IDAHO FALLS, ID

HEIGHT: 6'4" WEIGHT: 210 INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Donna and Oliver Hannan

Chris is very quick and very mobile. He will be able to bring some pressure on the defensive side of the ball while shoring up the offensive side to protect the quarterback. Chris has been a member of the National Honor Society for three years and enjoys camping, boating and sports —- especially football and track.

#92 WYATT STANGOHR ................................FRESHMAN DEFENSIVE LINE HOWARD, SD

HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 240 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Parents: Terry and Diane Stangohr

Wyatt transferred from South Dakota State University this season to join the Hardrocker football program. He will add depth to the defensive line. In high school, Wyatt was part of the 2005 11B SD state football champions, and was all conference and all state that year.

#96 BRUCE STRUCKMAN ..............................FRESHMAN DEFENSIVE LINEMAN STOCKHOLM, SD

HEIGHT: 6'3" CIVIL ENGINEERING

WEIGHT: 290

Parents: Daryl and Martha Struckman

Bruce is a versatile lineman, with a lot of mass that can play on either offense or defense. He is also very quick, running a 40-yard time under five seconds.

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HARDROCKER FOOTBALL 2007 DAC FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS

BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY YELLOW JACKETS

Craig Tschetter, Defensive Back - 7 time All DAC as defensive back & return specialist Kyle Gerik, Wide Receiver - 1st team All DAC Andy Coyle, Linebacker - 1st team All DAC Matt Ullrich, Offensive Lineman - 2nd team All DAC

Head Coach: John Scott (5th season) Phone: 605-642-6036 Fax: 605-642-6539 E-mail: johnscott@bhsu.edu Record at BHSU: 24-16 Overall record: 99-64 Athletic Director: Jhett Albers Phone: 605-642-6885 Fax: 605-642-6539 E-mail: jhettalbers@bhsu.edu Sports Information: Bradd Schafer Phone: 605-642-6460 Fax: 605-642-6539 E-mail: braddschafer@bhsu.edu 2006 Season: 7-0/8-3 - 1st in the DAC Post-Season: Lost to Northwestern, IA, 17-10, in the 1st round of the NAIA Playoffs Notes: The Yellow Jackets won their first DAC football championship and made their first ever NAIA football playoff appearance in 2006. Team Stats: Offense: (rank in DAC) Defense: (rank in DAC) Scoring: 21.0 ppg (4th) Scoring: 10.4 ppg (2nd) Total: 249.5 ypg (5th) Total: 205.0 ypg (2nd) Rushing: 107.5 ypg (5th) Rushing: 84.1 ypg (3rd) Passing: 142.1 ypg (3rd) Passing: 120.9 ypg (2nd) Notes: The Yellow Jackets allowed the fewest TD’s (14) in the conference in 2006. BHSU also led the DAC in touchdown passes (16) and fewest interceptions thrown (6). Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 16) Tanner Tetrault; Senior; Safety; St. Onge, SD DAC MVP, 1st team All DAC, American Football Coaches’ Assocation All American 2006 stats: 58 tackles, 4 interceptions Rodney Wasche; Senior; Defensive Lineman; Perham, MN 1st team All DAC 2006 stats: 55 tackles, 18 tackles-for-a-loss, 6 sacks Matt Frankenfield; Senior; Center; Scottsdale, AZ 1st team All DAC Andy Seamann; Senior; Defensive Lineman; Maxwell, NE 2nd team All DAC Nathan Batteen; Senior; Linebacker; Douglas AFB, SD Joe Beehler; Junior; Receiver; Hot Springs, SD 2nd team All DAC 2006 stats: 35 rec, 319 yds James Lemke; Junior; Running Back; Hartford, SD Key Newcomers: Tanner Ehrlich; Freshman; Receiver/Running Back; Fort Collins, CO Tom Owsiany; Freshman; Offensive Lineman; Pine, CO Andrew Johnson; Freshman; Defensive Back; Rapid City, SD Jordan Lakatos; Freshman; Quarterback; Sioux Falls, SD Drew Hodgs; Freshman; Quarterback; Douglas, WY Key Losses: (Starters lost: 6) Shad Schneider, Linebacker - 1st team All DAC

DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY TROJANS

Head Coach: Tom Shea (4th season) Phone: 605-256-5656 Fax: 605-256-5138 E-mail: Thomas.Shea@dsu.edu Record at DaSU: 13-16-1 Overall Record: 99-63-3 Notes: Coach Shea, a graduate of Dakota State, won the 1990 NAIA Division II National Championship at Peru State, NE and also led the University of Mary to the NAIA playoffs three times in the 1990’s. Athletic Director: Gene Wockenfuss Phone: 605-256-5233 Fax: 605-256-5138 E-mail: gene.wockenfuss@dsu.edu Sports Information: Nick Huntimer Phone: 605-256-5229 Fax: 605-256-5138 E-mail: huntimern@pluto.dsu.edu 2006 Season: 2-5/3-8 - 6th in the DAC Team Stats: Offense: (rank in DAC) Defense: (rank in DAC) Scoring: 14.8 ppg (6th) Scoring: 29.4 ppg (6th) Total: 305.7 ypg (6th) Total: 205.5 ypg (6th) Rushing: 92.9 ypg (6th) Rushing: 133.8 ypg (6th) Passing: 133.8 ypg (6th) Passing: 171.9 ypg (8th) Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 12) Don Strand; Junior; Quarterback/Receiver; Tracy, MN 2nd team All DAC At-Large 2006 stats: 86-116, 483 yds, 3 TD’s, 2 int’s; 78 carries, 164 yds, 4 TD’s; 9 rec, 175 yds, 2 TD’s Derek Gosch; Senior; Defensive Tackle; Selby, SD Medical red-shirt in 2006 Noah Sanderson; Senior; Linebacker; Aurora, SD 206 stats: 60 tackles, 5 tackles-for-a-loss, 3 sacks, 2 blocked kicks Toby Ball; Senior; Defensive Back; Stromsburg, NE Medical red-shirt in 2006 Logan Denning; Senior; Linebacker; Corsica, SD 2006 stats: 43 tackles Key Newcomers: Andrew Fatten; Junior; Running Back; Transfer from Yuba CC Jarod Morken; Freshman; Linebacker; Sioux Falls, SD Michael Murphy; Freshman; Offensive Lineman; Thornton, CO Charles Vandersnick; Freshman; Linebacker; Garretson, SD Key Losses: (Starters lost: 10) Brian Melvin, Defensive Back - 1st team All DAC Derek Barrios, Offensive Lineman - 1st team All DAC

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DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY BLUE HAWKS

Record at JC: 16-15 Overall Record: 16-15 Athletic Director: Lawrie Paulson Phone: 701-252-3467 Fax: 701-253-4318 E-mail: paulson@jc.edu Sports Information: Cisco Cole Phone: 701-252-3467 Fax: 701-253-4450 E-mail: cole@jc.edu 2006 Season: 5-2/8-3 - tied for 2nd in the DAC with Dickinson State 2006 Post-Season: Lost to Sioux Falls, SD, 48-10, in the 1st round of the NAIA Playoffs Team Stats: Offense: (rank in DAC) Defense: (rank in DAC) Scoring: 27.3 ppg (1st) Scoring: 10.1 ppg (1st) Total: 292.6 ypg (2nd) Total: 207.0 ypg (3rd) Rushing: 171.1 ypg (1st) Rushing: 61.5 ypg (1st) Passing: 121.5 ypg (5th) Passing: 145.5 ypg (5th) Notes: The Jimmies led the DAC in touchdowns scored (39), extra points made (33), field goals made (11), rushing touchdowns (20) and tied for the lead in interceptions (17). Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 11) Jake Stoltz; Senior; Defensive Back/Return Specialist; Gilbert, AZ 1st team All DAC Defensive Back & Return Specialist, 1st Football Gazette All American Note: Stoltz led the DAC in punt returns (18.5 yds/return) and punt returns for TD’s (2) in 2006. Tanner Kelting; Senior; Quarterback/Punter; Gillette, WY 1st team All DAC Punter 2006 stats: 75-147, 510 yds, 7 TD’s, 5 int’s; 39.4 yds/punt Gary Thomas; Senior; Defensive Back; Sparks, NV 2nd team All DAC Tim Moch; Junior; Defensive Lineman; Egdeley, ND 2nd team All DAC Bryan Loweree; Senior; Kicker; Manteca, CA 1st team All DAC 2006 stats: 29-29 PAT’s, 11-28 FG’s Nate Pederson; Junior; Linebacker; Fargo, ND Dale Acklund; Senior; Center; Oakridge, OR Key Newcomers: N/A Key Losses: (Starters lost: 13) Eric Dirk, Running Back - 1st team All DAC, DAC Most Valuable Senior; Honorable Mention All American Casey Conway, Linebacker - 1st team All DAC, Honorable Mention All American Elliot Sims, Offensive Lineman - 1st team All DAC, 2nd team All American Tyler Stowers, Tight End - 1st team All DAC, Honorable Mention All American Robert Spencer, Offensive Lineman - 1st team All DAC Ralph Barber, Defensive End - 1st team All DAC

Head Coach: Henry Biesiot (32nd season) Phone: 701-483-2735 Fax: 701-483-0501 Record at DiSU: 225-79-1 Overall Record: 225-79-1 Athletic Director: Roger Ternes Phone: 701-483-2159 Fax: 701-483-0501 E-mail: roger.ternes@dickinsonstate.edu Sports Information: Galen Morton Phone: 701-483-2102 Fax: 701-483-0501 E-mail: galen.morton@dickinsonstate.edu 2006 Season: 5-2/6-4 - tied for 2nd in the DAC with Jamestown College Team Stats: Offense: (rank in DAC) Defense: (rank in DAC) Scoring: 22.7 ppg (3rd) Scoring: 12.2 ppg (4th) Total: 277.4 ypg (3rd) Total: 225.4 ypg (4th) Rushing: 126.8 ypg (3rd) Rushing: 104.3 ypg (4th) Passing: 150.6 ypg (3rd) Passing: 121.1 ypg (3rd) Notes: The Blue Hawks set the conference record for fewest touchdown passes allowed (5) in 2006. Key Returnees: (Returning starters: N/A) Karter Kleeman; Senior; Defensive Tackle; Killdeer, ND 2nd team All DAC 2006 stats: 17 tackles, 3 tackles-for-a-loss, 1.5 sacks Zach Hepperle; Sophomore; Running Back; Baker, MT 2006 stats: 97 carries, 321 yds, 2 TD’s; 9 rec, 116 yds, 1 TD Lico Sifuentes; Linebacker; Sidney, MT 2006 stats: 78 tackles, 5.5 tackles-for-a-loss, 1 sack Jon Brietbach; Junior; Receiver; Bismarck, ND 2006 stats: 6 rec, 68 yds Ryley McPeters; Junior; Defensive Back; Upton, WY 2006 stats: 44 tackles, 2 tackles-for-a-loss, 1 int Key Newcomers: Cody Gronvold; Redshirt Freshman; Receiver; Barton, SD Jason Kraft; Redshirt Freshman; Defensive Back; Encampment, WY Luke Steiner; Redshirt Freshman; Defensive End; Dickinson, ND Derek Pauley; Redshirt Freshman; Tight End; Bowman, ND Key Losses: (Starters lost: N/A) Trevor Grueb, Defensive Back - 1st team All DAC Tyler Greff, Receiver - 1st team All DAC JR Foreman, Offensive Lineman - 1st team All DAC Brenner Flaten, Linebacker - 1st team All DAC Phillip Russell, Linebacker - 2nd team All DAC Jake Schmitz, Tight End - 2nd team All DAC Damen Woolsey, Running Back/Receiver

JAMESTOWN COLLEGE JIMMIES

Head Coach: Tommy Dosch (4th season) Phone: 701-252-3467 Fax: 701-253-4318 E-mail: dosch@jc.edu

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MAYVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY COMETS

MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY BEAVERS

Head Coach: Jody Ford (2nd season) Phone: 701-788-4659 Fax: 701-788-4840 E-mail: j_ford@mayvillestate.edu Record at MaSU: 1-9 Overall Record: 1-9 Athletic Director: Mike Moore Phone: 701-788-4706 Fax: 701-788-4840 E-mail: m_moore@mayvillestate.edu Sports Information: Justin Johnson Phone: 701-788-4715 Fax: 701-788-4840 E-mail: j_johnson@mayvillestate.edu 2006 Season: 1-6/1-9 - 7th place in the DAC Team Stats: Offense: (rank in DAC) Defense: (rank in DAC) Scoring: 6.3 ppg (7th) Scoring: 41.6 ppg (8th) Total: 118.1 ypg (8th) Total: 364.9 ypg (8th) Rushing: 27.6 ypg (8th) Rushing: 210.8 ypg (8th) Passing: 90.5 ypg (8th) Passing: 154.1 ypg (6th) Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 10) Dominic Vargas; Senior; Linebacker; San Bruno, CA 1st team All DAC 2006 stats: 95 tackles, 3 int’s Karson Storey; Senior; Linebacker; Ogden, UT 2nd team All DAC 2006 stats: 86 tackles Barrett Herr; 5-9; 185; Senior; Running Back; Wishek, ND Dustin Hagens; Junior; Quarterback; Denair, CA 2006 stats: 98-252, 905 yds, 4 TD’s, 17 Ints Andy Jacobson; Sophomore; Receiver; Hutchinson, CA Stephen Elkins; Junior; Defensive Lineman; San Diego, CA Tyler Green; Junior; Defensive Back; Denver, CO Kevin Loncosky; Junior; Offensive Lineman; Mount St. Helens, OR Johnny Stilwell; Junior; Linebacker; San Diego, CA Key Newcomers: Brad Johnson; Junior; Defensive Lineman; Talent, OR Daniel Chin; Junior; Defensive Back; Talent, OR Antwan Coles; Junior; Offensive Lineman; Gaither, FL TJ Stanford; Sophomore; Quarterback; 29 Palms, CA Rick Swanka; Junior; Offensive Lineman; 29 Palms, CA Ollie Gentry; Freshman; Receiver; Houston, TX Key Losses: (Starters lost: 12) Mike Letourneau, Defensive Back Brock Mosley, Defensive Lineman Nick Goulet, Defensive Back Jason Weaver, Defensive Back

Head Coach: Paul Rudolph (1st season) Phone: 701-858-4450 Fax: 701-858-3136 E-mail: paul.rudolph@minotstateu.edu Record at MiSU: 0-0 Overall Record: 0-0 Note: Coach Rudolph, a graduate of Minot State, was the head coach at NCAA-III Upper Iowa from 1991-1999 and was the offensive coordinator/offensive line coach at NCAA-II St. Cloud State, MN from 2000-2006. Athletic Director: Rick Hedberg Phone: 701-858-3041 Fax: 701-858-3136 E-mail: rick.hedberg@minotstateu.com Sports Information: Sheila Gerding Phone: 701-858-3261 Fax: 701-858-3136 E-mail: sheila.gerding@minotstateu.edu 2006 Season: 4-3/4-6 - tied for 4th in the DAC with Valley City State Team Stats: Offense: (rank in DAC) Defense: (rank in DAC) Scoring: 15.7 ppg (5th) Scoring: 12.1 (3rd) Total: 269.4 ypg (4th) Total: 188.5 ypg (1st) Rushing: 132.1 ypg (2nd) Rushing: 68.1 ypg (2nd) Passing: 137.3 ypg (4th) Passing: 120.4 ypg (1st) Notes: The Beavers set conference records for total defense (188.5 ypg) and passing defense (120.4 ypg) in 2006. MSU also led the conference in fewest rushing touchdowns allowed (5) in 2006. Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 9) Josh Kringen; Senior; Receiver; Sidney, MT 2nd team All DAC 2006 stats: 31 rec, 482 yds, 2 TD’s Travis Harmon; Junior; Linebacker; Coeur D’ Alene, ID 2006 stats: 55 tackles Kory Anderson; Senior; Defensive Back; Moses Lake, WA Ryan Rusznak; Senior; Offensive Lineman; Delta, BC, Canada Matt Weidler; Junior; Defensive Lineman; Velva, ND Kevin Hanson; Junior; Receiver; Malta, MT Key Newcomers: N/A Key Losses: (Starters lost: 13) Chase Spencer, Defensive Lineman - 1st team All DAC Blaine King, Defensive End - 1st team All DAC Ricky Martinez, Defensive Back - 1st team All DAC Max Milne, Offensive Lineman - 1st team All DAC Kenny Mack, Defensive Back Joey Rohles, Offensive Lineman - 2nd team All DAC Neil Graham, Running Back - 1st team All DAC

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SOUTH DAKOTA MINES HARDROCKERS

VALLEY CITY STATE UNIVERSITY VIKINGS

Head Coach: Dan Kratzer (3rd season) Phone: 605-394-2604 Fax: 605-394-3375 E-mail: dan.kratzer@sdsmt.edu Record at SDM: 2-18 Overall Record: 63-80 Athletic Director: Hugh Welsh Phone: 605-394-2352 Fax: 605-394-3375 E-mail: hugh.welsh@sdsmt.edu Sports Information: Bradley Blume Phone: 605-394-2601 Fax: 605-394-6950 E-mail: bradley.blume@sdsmt.edu 2006 Season: 0-7/1-9 - 8th place in the DAC Team Stats: Offense: (rank in DAC) Defense: (rank in DAC) Scoring: 5.5 ppg (8th) Scoring: 34.6 ppg (7th) Total: 145.0 ypg (7th) Total: 356.6 ypg (7th) Rushing: 36.7 ypg (7th) Rushing: 189.6 ypg (7th) Passing: 108.3 ypg (7th) Passing: 167.0 ypg (7th) Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 14) Lukas Munsell; Senior; Receiver; Mills, WY 2nd team All DAC 2006 stats: 39 rec,375 yds, 2 TD’s Jason Beilstein; Sophomore; Quarterback; Lodi, CA 2006 stats: 102-193, 1041 yds, 7 TD’s, 12 int’s Chad Westendorf; Junior; Linebacker; Geddes, SD 2006 stats: 61 tackles, 5 int’s Note: Westendorf tied for the DAC lead in interceptions (0.5 ints/game) in 2006. Kyle Kurth; Senior; Defensive Back; Pierre, SD 2nd team All DAC 2006 stats: 57 tackles, 3 int’s Charlie Hankins; Senior; Defensive Lineman; Fall City, NE 2006 stats: 22 tackles, 3.5 tackles-for-a-loss Key Newcomers: Eric Taylor; Freshman; Receiver; Fontana, CA Tom Lunzma; Freshman; Running Back/Defensive Back; Gretna, NE Joseph Burke; Freshman; Defensive Lineman; Lexington, NE Dustin Meneley; Feshman; Defensive Back; Gulf Coast, FL Ben LaPorta; Freshman; Running Back; Idaho Falls, ID Joshua Jones; Junior; Running Back; Long Beach, CA Key Losses: (Starters lost: 8) Jake Hahn, Linebacker - 2nd team All DAC Mike Mule’, Linebacker Galen Hoogestraat, Tight End James MacCormack, Defensive Lineman

Head Coach: Dennis McCulloch (11th season) Phone: 701-845-7425 Fax: 701-845-7211 E-mail: dennis.mcculloch@vcsu.edu Record at VCSU: 60-41 Overall Record: 60-41 Athletic Director: B.J. Pumroy Phone: 701-845-7160 Fax: 701-845-7211 E-mail: bj.pumroy@vcsu.edu Sports Information: Craig Case Phone: 701-845-7244 Fax: 701-845-7211 E-mail: craig.case@vcsu.edu 2006 Season: 4-3/6-4 - tied for 4th in the DAC with Minot State Team Stats: Offense: (rank in DAC) Defense: (rank in DAC) Scoring: 24.4 ppg (2nd) Scoring: 15.5 ppg (5th) Total: 300.7 ypg (1st) Total: 253.7 ypg (5th) Rushing: 111.4 ypg (4th) Rushing: 109.4 ypg (5th) Passing: 189.3 ypg (1st) Passing: 144.3 ypg (4th) Notes: The Vikings tied for the conference lead in interceptions (17) in 2006. Key Returnees: (Returning starters: 15) Chauncey Calhoun; Junior; Defensive Back; Phoenix, AZ 1st team All DAC 2006 stats: 45 tackles, 2 tackles-for-a-loss, 4 int’s, 11 pass deflections, 2 blocked kicks Notes: Calhoun tied for the DAC lead in interceptions (0.5 ints/game) and led the DAC in interception returns for a TD (3). Tony Jenkins; Senior; Defensive End; Clark, SD 2nd team All DAC Michael Hollett; Senior; Offensive Lineman; North Pole, AK Jason Beilke; Junior; Quarterback; Valley City, ND 2nd team All DAC 2006 stats: 174-335, 1893 yds, 11 TD’s, 10 int’s Note: Beilke led the DAC in passing yards (189.3 yds/game) in 2006. Mike Weber; Senior; Defensive Back; Palmer, AK 2006 stats: 50 tackles, 1.5 tackles-for-a-loss, 1 int Randy Hjort; Junior; Offensive Lineman; Milaca, MN Brad Elliot; Senior; Receiver/Kick Returner; Valley City, ND 1st team All DAC - Kick Returner Key Newcomers: Steve Hicks; Junior; Running Back; Esko, MN Matt Crane; Freshman; Receiver; Wasilla, AK Key Losses: (Starters lost: 8) Joe Maresh, Defensive End - 1st team All DAC, 1st team All American Ryan Drinkwater, Running Back - 1st team All DAC Justin Folk, Receiver - 1st team All DAC Eric Spooner, Defensive Lineman John Jacob, Defensive Lineman Chris Reid, Defensive Lineman

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2006 HARDROCKER FOOTBALL 2006 OVERALL TEAM STATISTICS 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

SDM 55 5.5 108 43 47 18 367 988 621 330 1.1 36.7 1 1083 206/108/13 5.3 10.0 108.3 7 1450 536 2.7 145.0

SCORE BY QUARTERS SD School of Mines Opponents

TEAM STATISTICS KICK RETURNS: NUMBER/YARDS PUNTS RETURNS: NUMBER/YARDS INTS RETURNS: NUMBER/YARDS KICK RETURN AVERAGE PUNT RETURN AVERAGE INT RETURN AVERAGE FUMBLES/LOST PUNTS/YARDS Average Per Punt Net Punt Average PENALTIES/YARDS Average Per Game TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME 3RD DOWN CONVERSIONS 3rd Down Pct. 4TH DOWN CONVERSIONS 4th Down Pct. SACKS BY/YARDS TOUCHDOWNS SCORED FIELD GOALS/ATTEMPTS PAT/ATTEMPTS ATTENDANCE

OPP 367 36.7 199 106 82 11 1896 2083 187 397 4.8 189.6 26 1663 222/134/12 7.5 12.4 166.3 13 3559 619 5.7 355.9 1st 6 90

2nd 16 118

3rd 7 77

SDM 54/891 20/103 13/73 16.5 5.2 5.6 14/7 75/2143 28.6 23.1 53/412 41.2 24:08 33/134 24.6% 4/13 30.8% 11/57 8 0/2 3/6 0 4th 26 82

OPP 15/247 35/411 13/107 16.5 11.7 8.2 10/6 30/1032 34.4 31.0 59/539 53.9 24:14 57/119 47.9% 6/14 42.9% 39/307 47 12/17 28/35 2,000 Total 55 367

2006 OVERALL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING Henderson, John Krajewski, Kyle Unknown Rausch, Pete Price, Chad Munsell, Lukas Vanskike, Frank TEAM Beilstein, Jason Total

G 10 10 1 2 8 10 4 10 10 10

ATT 123 79 1 4 21 4 6 3 89 330

GAIN 490 262 11 15 40 10 7 0 153 988

LOST 121 37 0 0 6 0 20 36 401 621

NET 369 225 11 15 34 10 -13 -36 -248 367

AVG 3.0 2.8 11.0 3.8 1.6 2.5 -2.2 -12.0 -2.8 1.1

TD 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

LONG 22 23 11 10 7 6 4 0 17 23

AVG/G 36.9 22.5 11.0 7.5 4.3 1.0 -3.3 -3.6 -24.8 36.7

PASSING Beilstein, Jason Vanskike, Frank Clay, Tyler Total

G 10 4 5 10

EFFIC 98 63 0 95

ATT 193 12 1 206

CMP 102 6 0 108

INT 12 1 0 13

PCT 0.53 0.50 0.00 0.5

YDS 1041 42 0 1083

TD 7 0 0 7

LONG 37 16 0 37

RECEIVING Munsell, Lukas Henderson, John Krajewski, Kyle Kirkham, Nick Price, Chad Clay, Tyler Hoogestraat, Galen Hardee, Travis Rausch, Pete Total

G 10 10 10 8 8 5 5 5 2 10

NO. 39 22 17 12 7 4 3 3 1 108

YDS 375 158 167 191 48 33 68 32 11 1083

AVG 9.6 7.2 9.8 15.9 6.9 8.3 22.7 10.7 11.0 10.0

TD 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 7

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LONG AVG/G 32 37.5 27 15.8 25 16.7 37 23.9 21 6.0 14 6.6 31 13.6 15 6.4 11 5.5 37 108.3

AVG/G 104.1 10.5 0.0 108.3


2006 HARDROCKER FOOTBALL 2006 OVERALL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS (continued) PUNT RETURNS Munsell, Lukas Kurth, Kyle Total

NO. 14 6 20

YDS 65 38 103

AVG 4.6 6.3 5.2

TD 0 0 0

LONG 17 20 20

INTERCEPTIONS Westendorf, Chad Kurth, Kyle Guch, Pete Perez, Steve Luze, Jarrod Jordan, Jeremiah Total

NO. 5 3 2 1 1 1 13

YDS -7 0 52 21 7 0 73

AVG -1.4 0.0 26.0 21.0 7.0 0.0 5.6

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

LONG 20 0 35 21 7 0 35

KICK RETURNS Munsell, Lukas Henderson, John Perez, Steve Price, Chad Rud, Anthony Westendorf, Chad Total

NO. 28 18 3 2 2 1 54

YDS 539 277 48 14 0 13 891

AVG 19.3 15.4 16.0 7.0 0.0 13.0 16.5

TD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

LONG 31 41 26 10 0 13 41

FUMBLE RETURNS deStigter, Mike Total

NO. 1 1

YDS 7 7

AVG 7.0 7.0

TD 0 0

LONG 7 7

TOTAL OFFENSIVE YDS Beilstein, Jason Henderson, John Krajewski, Kyle Price, Chad Vanskike, Frank Rausch, Pete Unknown Munsell, Lukas Clay, Tyler TEAM Total

G 10 10 10 8 4 2 1 10 5 10 10

SCORING Hardee, Travis Henderson, John Munsell, Lukas Kirkham, Nick Krajewski, Kyle Kelly, Mike Beilstein, Jason Kurth, Kyle Morris, Jesse Anderson, Tyrell Total

I ----TD 2 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 8

FIELD GOALS Kelly, Mike Tyrell

PLAYS RUSH 282 -248 123 369 79 225 21 34 18 -13 4 15 1 11 4 10 1 0 3 -36 536 367

PASS TOTAL AVG/G 1041 793 79.3 0 369 36.9 0 225 22.5 0 34 4.3 42 29 7.3 0 15 7.5 0 11 11.0 0 10 1.0 0 0 0.0 0 -36 -3.6 1083 1450 145.0

PATS ----- I FGS KICK 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/1 2/4 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/1 0/1 0/1 0/2 3/6

RUSH 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/1 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/1

RCV 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

01-19 0/0 0/0

20-29 0/0 0/0

30-39 40-49 0/1 0/0 0/1 0/0

FGM/FGA PCT 0/1 0% 0/1 0%

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PASS 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

DXP 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1

SAF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

POINTS 12 12 12 6 6 2 2 2 1 0 55

50-99 LgM/LgA BLK 0/0 0/33 1 Anderson 0/0 0/32 0


2006 HARDROCKER FOOTBALL 2006 OVERALL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS (continued) PUNTING Hardee, Travis Kurth, Kyle Groves, CJ Henderson, John Total ALL PURPOSE YDS Munsell, Lukas Henderson, John Krajewski, Kyle Kirkham, Nick Price, Chad Perez, Steve Hoogestraat, Galen Guch, Pete Kurth, Kyle Clay, Tyler Hardee, Travis Rausch, Pete Unknown Luze, Jarrod Westendorf, Chad Vanskike, Frank TEAM Beilstein, Jason Total

NO. 22 32 12 9 75

YDS 666 932 334 211 2143

AVG 30.3 29.1 27.8 23.4 28.6

LONG 48 46 43 46 48

TB 0 0 0 0 0

FC 3 5 1 0 16

I20 1 2 1 0 0

BLKD 0 1 2 0 0

G 10 10 10 8 8 6 5 10 10 5 5 2 1 6 10 4 10 10 10

RUSH 10 369 225 0 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 11 0 0 -13 -36 -48 567

REC 375 158 167 191 48 0 68 0 0 33 32 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 1083

PR 65 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 103

KOR 539 277 0 0 14 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 891

IR 0 0 0 0 0 21 0 52 0 0 0 0 0 7 -7 0 0 0 73

MR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

TOT 989 804 392 191 96 69 68 52 38 33 32 26 11 7 6 -13 -36 -48 2717

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AVG/G 98.9 80.4 39.2 23.9 12.0 11.5 13.6 5.2 3.8 6.6 6.4 13.0 11.0 1.2 0.6 -3.3 -3.6 -4.8 551.7


2006 HARDROCKER FOOTBALL OVERALL DEFENSIVE STATISTICS NO PLAYER NAME 41 Hahn, Jake 12 Kurth, Kyle 25 Westendorf, Chad 35 Mule, Mike 96 MacCormack, James 27 Guch, Pete 40 Jordan, Jeremiah 33 Marcus, Zach 76 Westendorf, Matt 94 deStigter, Mike 90 Hankins, Charlie 9 Luze, Jarrod 10 Rud, Anthony 3 Fisher, Matt 7 Anderson, Tyrell 17 Perez, Steve 8 Slaughter, Chris 91 Kennedy, Mike 22 Price, Chad 33 Henderson, Jess 11 Beilstein, Jason 23 Henderson, John 80 Karp, Blake 21 Clay, Tyler 82 Kirkham, Nick 5 Munsell, Lukas 78 Thompson, Erik 88 Bartlett, Marcus 52 Baue, Marc 4 Morris, Jesse 54 Zorz, Kyle 30 Assman, Jeremiah T. 72 Deardoff, Matt 36 Elder, Darren 99 Hoogestraat, Galen 26 Rausch, Pete 70 Sawicki, Devin 47 Unknown 46 Walker, Quinn TOTALS

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

|-----------Tackles-----------| |-Sacks-| UT AT Total ForLoss No/Yards 54 40 94 2.5/11.0 0.0/0.0 45 16 61 0.5/1.0 0.0/0.0 41 16 57 1.5/5.0 0.0/0.0 35 20 55 7.5/19.0 2.0/4.5 31 20 51 7.0/31.0 2.0/13.0 29 16 45 1.0/4.5 0.0/0.0 20 23 43 1.0/2.0 0.0/0.0 19 13 32 4.5/21.5 0.0/0.0 12 16 28 3.0/-3.0 2.5/17.0 12 14 26 1.5/9.5 0.0/0.0 10 12 22 3.5/-5.5 0.5/2.5 14 5 19 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 8 8 16 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 9 2 11 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 6 3 9 4.0/16.0 2.0/9.0 6 3 9 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 2 7 9 0.5/3.0 0.5/3.0 6 1 7 0.5/4.0 0.5/4.0 2 3 5 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0 3 3 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 2 0 2 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 2 0 2 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 2 0 2 1.0/4.0 1.0/4.0 1 1 2 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 1 1 2 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 1 1 2 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0 2 2 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 1 0 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 1 0 1 1.0/1.0 0.0/0.0 1 0 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 1 0 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0 1 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0 1 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0 1 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0 1 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0 1 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 0 1 1 0.0/0.0 0.0/0.0 374 254 628 40.5/124.0 11.0/57.0

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|---Pass Def---| Int/Yds BrUp 0/0 2 3/0 2 5/-7 1 0/0 0 0/0 0 2/52 2 1/0 0 0/0 2 0/0 0 0/0 0 0/0 0 1/7 1 0/0 0 0/0 0 0/0 0 1/21 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 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 0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0/0 0 13/73 10

|---Fumbles---| Rcv/Yds FF 0/0 0 1/0 0 0/0 0 0/0 1 0/ 1 0/0 0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0/0 0 1/7 0 0/0 0 1/0 0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0/0 0 1/0 0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0/0 0 0/0 1 0/0 1 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 1/0 0 5/7 4.0

Blkd Kick Saf 0 0 1 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 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 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0


HARDROCKER FOOTBALL RECORDS

TEAM RECORDS RECORD YEAR Plays Game-101 (vs. Colorado College) 1970 Season-753 1970 Total Yards Game-620 (vs. Northwestern, IA) 1999 Season-3,760 1999 Rushing Yards Game-477 (vs. Dakota Wesleyan) Season-2,512 Attempts-536 Passing Yards Game-430 (vs. Northwestern, IA) Season-2,665

1983 1970 1983 1999 1999

RECORD Passes Attempted Game-56 (vs. Northwestern, IA) Season-403 First Downs Game-32 (vs. Northwestern, IA) Season-194 Against-0 (vs. Huron College) Points Scored Game-77 (vs. Trinity College) Season-212 Fewest Points Allowed Game-0 (several times) Season-59

YEAR 1999 1999

1999 1970 1982 1994 1982 1980 1980

RECORD YEAR Pass Defense Season Average-72.7 yards 1978 Rushing Defense Game (-16 vs. Yankton) 1982 Season Average-91.0 1981 Total Defense Season Average-174.1 1980 Passes Intercepted Game-6 (vs. Dakota Wesleyan) 1970 -6 (vs. Chadron) 1988 Season - 20 1970 Fumbles Recovered Game-6 (vs. Dakota Wesleyan) 1970 Season-22 (twice) 1976,1978

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS RECORD Total Yards Game-468 Mitch Olson (vs. Si Tanka) Season-2,585 Nick Wald Career-7,264 Nick Wald Passes Attempted Game-56 Nick Wald (vs.Northwestern, IA) Season-401 Nick Wald Career-1,261 Nick Wald Passes Completed Game-28 Nick Wald (vs. Black Hills State) Game-28 Nick Wald (vs. Northwestern, IA) Season-201 Nick Wald Career-637 Nick Wald Longest Pass 92 yds. Paul Amman to Dan Howard vs. Huron U. Passing Percentage Season-56.3 Nick Wald (138/245) Passing Yardage Game-430 Nick Wald (vs. Northwestern, IA) Season-2,665 Nick Wald Career-7,264 Nick Wald Touchdown Passes Game-5 Jon Hortness (vs. Black Hills)

YEAR

2004 1999 1998-2001

1999 1999 1998-2001

1998 1999 1999 1998-2001

1998

2001

1999 1999 1998-2001

1995

RECORD YEAR Touchdown Passes Season-18 Nick Wald 1999 Career-45 Nick Wald 1998-2001 Passes Caught Game-12 Matt Fettig (vs. Colorado Mines) 2001 Season-64 Matt Fettig 1997 Career-194 Matt Fettig 1998-2001 Pass Receiving Yards Game-212 Ryan Cadwallader 1995 1995 Season-1,182 Ryan Cadwallader Career-2,365 Matt Fettig 1998-2001 Touchdown Catches 1995 Game-4 Ryan Cadwallader 1995 Season-13 Ryan Cadwallader Career-16 Gary Eschebaum 1969-1972 Rushing Yards Game-245 Jim Guthrie (vs. Dickinson State) 1977 Kevin Ptak (vs. DWU) 1996 1977 Season-1,314 Jim Guthrie Longest-91 yds. Ken O’Neill 1973 (vs. Dakota State) Career-2,948 yds. Mark Hoffman 1998-2001 All Purpose Yards Career-3,963 yds. Mark Hoffman 1998-2001 (2,948 yds. rushing, 722 yds. receiving, 293 yds. kickoff return)

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RECORD Career Scoring 156 pts.-Mark Hoffman Points Scored Game-30 Doug Beisner (vs. Black Hills) Harry Perrigo Season-78 Jim Guthrie Gary Boner Ryan Cadwallader Kick Off Returns Avg. Season-27.1 Steve Butherus Punt Returns Avg. Season-19.4 Steve Butherus Longest-98 yds. Bill Wailder (vs. Dakota State) Field Goals Season-8 Kent Potenz Career-18 Cody Stahl Longest-50 yds. Jose Iguaz Extra Points Season-26 Cody Stahl Career-59 Cody Stahl Punting Season Avg.-39.8 Drew Eickbush Pass Interception Game-4 Chuck Wait (vs. USDS) Quarterback Sacks Season-14 Jay Nopola Career-30 Mike Zacher

YEAR 1998-2001

1981 1917 1977 1960 1995

1977

1978 1952 1982 1998-2001 1996 1999 1998-2001

2002

1970 2000 1992-1995


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