UMC Football Media Guide by Shawn Smith

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Quick Facts Name: University of Minnesota Crookston Location: Crookston, Minn. 56716 Founded: 1966 as a 2-year, 1993 as a 4-year institution Population: 7,857 Enrollment: 1,800 full-time students Team Nickname: Golden Eagles Colors: Maroon & Gold National Affiliation: NCAA Division II Conference: Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference(NSIC) Chancellor: Dr. Fred Wood Alma Mater: B.S., University of California, Davis (1980) Ph.D., University of California, Davis (1984) Director of Athletics: Stephanie Helgeson B.S., University of North Dakota (1995) M.S., University of North Dakota (2009) Assistant Athletic Director/SWA: Natasha Reierson Faculty Athletic Representative: Dr. Lyle Westrom Compliance Coordinator: Jason Tangquist Head Trainer/Football: Melanie Schulte Asst. Trainer: Liam Higginson Asst. Trainer: Tyson Skillings Training Phone: 218-281-8427 Administrative Assistant: Ashley Brekken Athletic Phone: 218-281-8506 Home Field: Ed Widseth Field (2,000 capacity) Surface: Natural Grass

Table of Contents

3 - Quick Facts/Table of Contents 4 - Athletic Staff 5 - Head Coach 6 - 8 - Assistant Coaches 9 - Support Staff MEDIA OUTLETS 10 MAJOR - 17 - Advertisements 18 - 20 - Season Preview 21 - 37 - Player Bios 38 - Team Photos 39 - 41 - Photo Roster 42 - Roster Breakdown 43 - Roster 44 - 50 - Advertisements 51 - All-Conference Returnees

Team Information

52 - Composite Schedule 53 - Team Statistics 54 - 55 - Individual Statistics 56 - 2012 Starters 57 - Advertisements 58 - 59 - Opponents 60 - 65 - Team and Individual Records 66 - All-Americans 67 - 68 - Facilities 69 - Teambackers 70 - Advertisements 71 - 72 - NSIC

2012 Record: 2-9 (2-9 NSIC) Offensive Starters Returning/Lost: 4/7 Defensive Starters Returning/Lost: 8/3 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 33/25 Redshirts: 13 Newcomers: 26 Players to Watch: Keith McBride, Sr., RB, Lodi, Wis. Ricky Jacobs, Sr., LB, Junction City, Kan.

Sports Information

Sports Information Director: Shawn Smith Alma Mater: B.S. Iowa State University (2008) Smith Phone: 218-281-8414 Smith Cell Phone: 319-431-2545 Smith Email: smithsd@umn.edu Asst. Sports Info. Director: Chris Vito Alma Mater: B.S., Minnesota State University, Moorhead (1995) M.Ed., North Dakota State University (1999) Vito Phone: 218-281-8445 Vito Email: vito@umn.edu Sports Info Fax: 218-281-8430

Coaching Staff

Interim Head Football Coach: Mike Fritze B.S., Winona State University Phone: 218-281-8441 Email: mmdfritze@umn.edu Fax: 218-281-8430 Career Record: 0-0 (First Season) Record at UMC: 0-0 (First Season) Years at UMC: First Season Assistant Coaches: MarkDufner,AssistantHeadFootballCoach/DefensiveCoordinator/Linebackers Jeff Cheek, Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Robby Case, Fullbacks/Tight Ends/Special Teams/Recruiting Coordinator Sean Knox, Defensive Backs/Strength and Conditioning Mike Clark, Quarterbacks/Wide Receivers/Video Coordinator Levi Bullerman, Defensive Line/Equipment Manager Cecil Brown, Jr., Volunteer Assistant/Defensive Backs Stephen Henderson, Volunteer Assistant/Running Backs Tyler Roed, Student Assistant Stanley Harvey, Student Assistant

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Athletic Staff

Dr. Fred Wood Chancellor/Second Year

Fred E. Wood was named chancellor of the University of Minnesota’s campus in Crookston in May of 2012. Wood comes to the University of Minnesota from the University of California, Davis, where he has been vice chancellor of student affairs and has held other leadership roles for 26 years. As UMC chancellor, Wood will be the chief academic and executive officer for the Crookston campus, responsible for leveraging its unique strengths in undergraduate education, applied research and public engagement within the broader mission of the University of Minnesota. One of five U of M campuses, UMC is a public baccalaureate institution in Northwestern Minnesota enrolling 1,600 students. A first-generation college student, Wood earned a B.S. in chemistry in 1980 and a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry in 1984, both from UC Davis, a public land-grant research university within the University of California system. He spent two years as a tenured faculty member at a small community college in northern Idaho before returning to UC Davis in 1986 as vice chair of its chemistry department, responsible for coordinating curricular and co-curricular experiences for undergraduate and graduate students. From 1991 to 2004 he was associate dean of the UC Davis College of Letters and Science. In 2004, he was named interim vice provost for undergraduate studies, a position he held until becoming vice chancellor of student affairs in 2007. Wood, who was recommended by a systemwide search committee, succeeds Charles H. Casey, who is retiring after seven years as UMC chancellor and 26 years in other top University leadership roles.

Stephanie Helgeson Director of Athletics/11th year

Stephanie Helgeson is in her 19th year working in various capacities at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. Helgeson has served as the school’s athletic director for the past 11 years after being named to that spot in October 2003 after serving as interim athletic director from June, 2003 to October, 2003. Prior to being named Athletic Director, Helgeson served as an Assistant Athletic Director in charge of Marketing and Promotions from 200003 and also served as the school’s Senior Women’s Administrator from 1999-03. Prior to those appointment’s she served as UMC’s Sports Information Director from 1997-00. Helgeson got her start in the UMC athletic department in 1995 as the office specilaist, a position she would hold until 1997. A native of Erskine, Minn., she attended the University of Minnesota, Crookston from 1990-91 before receiving her bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of North Dakota in 1995. Stephanie received her Masters Degree in educational leadership from the University of North Dakota in the summer of 2009. She is currently a member of the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators, National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), Development Directors and NCAA Division II Athletic Administrators and successfully completed the University of Minnesota President’s Emerging Leaders Program in June of 2006. Helgeson also owns and operates the Ness Cafe in her hometown of Erskine, Minn.

Athletic Staff Directory

Stephanie Helgeson/Director of Athletics Jason Tangquist/Assistant Athletic Director Natasha Reierson/Assistant Athletic Director Gary Warren/Assistant Athletic Director Shawn Smith/Sports Information Director Bill Tyrrell/Director of Athletic Fundraising Ashley Brekken/Administrative Assistant

helgeson@umn.edu jtangqui@umn.edu kuhle007@umn.edu gwarren@umn.edu smithsd@umn.edu btyrrell@umn.edu abrekken@umn.edu

218-281-8422 218-281-8424 218-281-8423 218-281-8428 218-281-8414 218-281-8436 TBA

Athletic Training Staff Melanie Schulte/Head Athletic Trainer Liam Higginson/Assistant Athletic Trainer Tyson Skillings/Assistant Athletic Trainer

schulte@umn.edu 218-281-8427 lhiggins@crk.umn.edu 218-281-8427 tskillin@umn.edu 218-281-8427

Head Coaches Mike Fritze/Interim Head Football Coach Jeff Oseth/Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Roysland/Head Women’s Basketball Coach Lee Anderson/Head Volleyball Coach Joe Alianiello/Head Soccer Coach Chris Vito/Head Baseball Coach Ed Deugan/Head Softball Coach Jason Tangquist/Head Men’s Golf Coach Nate Mahlen/Head Women’s Golf Coach Kyle Anderson/Head Tennis Coach Brooke Leininger/Head Equestrian Coach

mdfritze@umn.edu 218-281-8441 joseth@umn.edu 218-281-8426 roysland@umn.edu 218-281-8416 ande9330@umn.edu 218-281-8418 jalianie@umn.edu 218-281-8420 vito@umn.edu 218-281-8445 emdeugan@umn.edu 218-281-8435 jtangqui@umn.edu 218-281-8424 mahle013@umn.edu 218-281-8415 kcanders@umn.edu 952-412-5044 marcu047@umn.edu 218-281-8103

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Head Coach

Mike Fritze

Interim Head Coach/First Season

Long-time Minnesota high school head coach Mike Fritze was hired to serve as the team’s defensive coordinator under long-time friend Paul Miller in January of 2013 after retiring from teaching and high school coaching after the conclusion of the 2012 season. He was soon promoted to interim head coach upon Miller’s announcing of a leave of absence due to health concerns. Fritze’s first season at UMC will be his first as a collegiate head coach after 18 years as a high school head football coach. Fritze had coached for a combined 103 consecutive seasons in three sports (football, boys basketball and track and field) prior to his arrival at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. He spent the last 18 seasons as the head football coach at Apple Valley High School in Apple Valley, Minn. Fritze succeeded current UMC head coach Paul Miller as the head coach at Apple Valley in 1995. Fritze first arrived at Apple Valley High School in 1981 after five years coaching high school in Wisconsin. He served as an assistant for Coach Miller’s 1986 and 1993 state championship teams before taking over as head coach. Coach Miller came back to serve as Fritze’s offensive coordinator in 2008.

Coaching Profile As an Assistant Coach 1976 Jefferson H.S. 1977 Jefferson H.S. 1978 Jefferson H.S. 1979 Jefferson H.S. 1980 Jefferson H.S. 1981 Apple Valley H.S. 1982 Apple Valley H.S. 1983 Apple Valley H.S. 1984 Apple Valley H.S. 1985 Apple Valley H.S. 1986 Apple Valley H.S. 1987 Apple Valley H.S. 1988 Apple Valley H.S. 1989 Apple Valley H.S. 1990 Apple Valley H.S. 1991 Apple Valley H.S. 1992 Apple Valley H.S. 1993 Apple Valley H.S. 1994 Apple Valley H.S. As a Head Coach 1995 Apple Valley H.S. 1996 Apple Valley H.S. 1997 Apple Valley H.S. 1998 Apple Valley H.S. 1999 Apple Valley H.S. 2000 Apple Valley H.S. 2001 Apple Valley H.S. 2002 Apple Valley H.S. 2003 Apple Valley H.S. 2004 Apple Valley H.S. 2005 Apple Valley H.S. 2006 Apple Valley H.S. 2007 Apple Valley H.S. 2008 Apple Valley H.S. 2009 Apple Valley H.S. 2010 Apple Valley H.S. 2011 Apple Valley H.S. 2012 Apple Valley H.S. 2013-Pr Minnesota Crookston

In 2012, Fritze helped lead Apple Valley to an 8-3 record and their first state playoff berth since 1993 when they won the state championship under Coach Miller. Fritze’s turnaround of the Apple Valley program from a 1-8 mark in 2011 to an 8-3 record in 2012 led to his being named the St. Paul Pioneer Press Coach of the Year. Fritze was head boys basketball coach for six seasons, leading the Eagles to the state tournament twice. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Winona State University. Before arriving at Apple Valley, Fritze coached high school football in Wisconsin. Fritze will spend time living in both Crookston and in the Twin Cities with his wife Kris. He has three grown children, Matt (32), Kyle (30) and Kara (27) and a grandson Peyton.

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Assistant Coaches

Mark Dufner

Assistant Head Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers/12th Season

Mark Dufner enters his 12th season as a member of the UMC coaching staff in 2013 and his first as defensive coordinator. Dufner, who was named Assistant Head Football Coach in 2012 under Paul Miller was promoted to Defensive Coordinator in 2013 after Mike Fritze was named Interim Head Coach. Dufner has worked under four football coaches at UMC, first arriving in 2002 when Shannon Stassen was head coach for the Golden Eagles. He has been vital in creating continuity amongst change during the coaching changes at UMC. Dufner came to UMC after several years at the high school level. He got his start at Valley City High School where he taught and coached for seven years. He was defensive coordinator for a year, special teams coordinator for five years and the offensive line and linebackers coach. Dufner moved on to Moorhead High School where he taught and was an assistant coach.

Coaching Profile

1992-99 Valley City H.S. 2000-01 Moorhead H.S. 2002-Pr Minnesota Crookston

Dufner graduated from Maddock High School in 1987. From there he went on to attend Valley City State University. In his five years at VCSU, he played inside linebacker four four years and was a two-time Academic All-American. He earned his masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from Minot State University in 1998. Dufner resides in Crookston with his wife Sheila and their dog Charlie.

Jeff Cheek

Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line/Second Season Coach Cheek enters his second season as the offensive coordinator at the University of Minnesota Crookston. In his first season at the helm, the Golden Eagles set various school records offensively led on the ground by All-NSIC First Team pick Richard Haley. The Golden Eagles also set marks through the air in Cheekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first year as they had the most passes completed in a season and most pass attempts led by A.J. Barge who set the school records for pass attempts, pass completions and completion percentage in a season. Cheek came to the University of Minnesota, Crookston from Fresno State University where he was the offensive quality control assistant. At Fresno State, he assisted in game planning for third downs, assisted in weekly offensive scouting reports, broke down opponent game film and charted plays and defensive coverages on game days. Prior to Fresno State, Cheek was an offensive graduate assistant at his alma mater Boise State University. Cheek gained coaching experience at Golden West College as the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach, Humboldt State University, and Eastern Oregon University. He began his coaching career at Nampa Senior High School as the offensive line coach.

Coaching Profile 2002-03 2004-05 2006 2007-08 2009-10 2011 2012-Pr

Nampa H.S. (Idaho) Eastern Oregon Humboldt State Golden West College Boise State Fresno State Minnesota Crookston

Centennial Hall Cheek played left guard for Boise State University. He started in 13 games for the Broncos and was a member of two Big West Championship teams and two Humanitarian Bowl Championship teams. Prior to Boise State, he was a First Team All-Coast Conference player at De Anza College. In the classroom he earned a BS in social science and a MA in education pedagogy from Boise State University.

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Assistant Coaches

Robby Case

Fullbacks/Tight Ends/Special Teams Coordinator/Recruiting Coordinator/First Season

Robby Case joins the UMC football staff for the 2013 season as an offensive assistant working with the fullbacks and tight ends. Case comes to the Golden Eagles after serving as an assistant to the offensive line coach at NCAA Division I New Mexico State University. Prior to his time at New Mexico State, Case served as an offensive assistant at the University of California, Davis for a season. While with the team, Case worked with the offensive line and assisted coach Brad Bedell. Prior to UC Davis, Case worked for Sacramento State University, where he worked primarily with the wide receivers and tight ends. He helped mentor All-Big Sky selection Brandyn Reed and honorable mention receivers Dylan Lane and John Hendershott. Prior to Sacramento State, Case served as the receivers coach at Chadron State in Chadron, Neb. That season, the Eagles posted an 11-2 overall record and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division II playoffs. Chadron Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offense averaged 368.0 yards per game. Case helped coach Brandon Harrington to an All-RockyMountain Athletic Conference selection.

Coaching Profile 2007 2008 2009-10 2011 2012 2013-Pr

Fresno State Chadron State Sacramento State UC, Davis New Mexico State Minnesota Crookston

Before being hired by Chadron State, Case was a student assistant at his alma mater Fresno State University, where he worked with the receivers. While with the Bulldogs, Case worked under offensive coordinator Jim McElwain. Originally from Sacramento, Calif., Case graduated from Fresno State University in 2007. Case married Breanna Jarrard in July of 2013.

Mike Clark

Quarterbacks/Wide Receivers/Video Coordinator

Mike Clark joined the University of Minnesota Crookston football staff prior to the start of the 2013 season. Clark serves as the quarterbacks and wide receivers coach for the Golden Eagles while also serving as the video coordinator. Clark is coming to the Golden Eagles from the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League (UFL) where he served as linebackers coach. Prior to his time with Sacramento, Clark spent two years in the National Football League (NFL), first working as a defensive quality control coach with the Oakland Raiders during the 2010 and 2011 seasons. During the summer of 2012, Clark served as a defensive coaching assistant with the Arizona Cardinals. Prior to his time in the NFL, Clark spent six seasons at the University of Texas in various capacities. He started out as a volunteer assistant to head strength and conditioning coach Jeff Madden in 2004 before working as an offensive quality control coach under former UT offensive coordinator and current University of Iowa offensive coordinator Greg Davis during the 2005 and 2006 seasons.

Coaching Profile 2004-09 Texas 2010-11 Oakland Raiders 2012 Arizona Cardinals 2012 SacramentoMountainLions 2013-Pr Minnesota Crookston

For the three seasons following, Clark worked as an offensive graduate assistant working primarily with the Longhorn offensive line. In this role, Clark worked with offensive line coach Mac McWhorter and also helped the offense with game plans and film breakdown in addition to developing comprehensive weekly scouting reports. During his time at Texas, Clark was a part of three Big 12 South Division Championships, four Bowl Championship Series (BCS) game appearances including the BCS National Championship game at the Rose Bowl in 2009 where the Longhorns lost to the University of Alabama. During his coaching career Clark has worked under several innovative offensive minds including University of Texas head coach Mack Brown, former Arizona Cardinals head coach and current San Diego Chargers Offensive Coordinator Ken Whisenhunt, Greg Davis and current UT offensive coordinator Major Applewhite. As a player, Clark was a three-year letterwinner at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Ark., where he played quarterback. Clark was twice named to the Sun Belt Conference All-Academic Team. He earned his Bachelor of Science in exercise science from Arkansas State in 2004 and a Masters in higher education administration from the University of Texas in 2009.

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Assistant Coaches

Sean Knox

Defensive Backs/Defensive Pass Game Coordinator/Strength and Conditioning/Third Season

Sean Knox enters his third season as defensive backs coach at University of Minnesota Crookston. Knox also serves as the strength and conditioning coach for the Golden Eagle football team. Knox had two players earn All-NSIC honors during the 2012 season as Cecil Brown, Jr. earned All-NSIC North Division Second Team and Tevin Kellum was named All-NSIC North Division Honorable Mention. The UMC secondary was responsible for nine interceptions last season led by Freedom McCullough’s five interceptions. Before arriving in Crookston, Knox served as the defensive backs coach at Marian University in Indianapolis, Ind. In 2010. Knox had three players earn all-conference as defensive backs in his one season at Marian. His secondary that season was ranked third in the country in interceptions with 26.

Coaching Profile 2008-09 Salt Lake City East H.S. 2010 Marian 2011-Pr Minnesota Crookston

Prior to arriving at Marian, Knox was the head coach at East High School in Salt Lake City, Utah for the 2009 season. Knox served as an assistant at East High School the year prior to being named head coach. Knox played football at the University of Utah where he was an All-Western Athletic Conference (WAC) First Team pick as a defensive back in 1990. He was a four-year starter at defensive backs for the Utes from 1987-90. He currently ranks fourth all-time in interceptions and first in pass break-ups for Utah. He was named “Rookie of the Year” his first season in 1986. Following his career at Utah, Knox spent time in the Canadian Football League with the Calgary Stampeders. He earned his bachelor of science degree in political science with an emphasis in international politics and coaching from Utah. Knox has two sons.

Levi Bullerman

Defensive Line/Equipment Manager/First Season

Levi Bullerman joined the UMC football staff prior to the start of the 2013 season. Bullerman will coach the defensive line, while also serving as the team’s equipment manager. Bullerman comes to UMC from Presentation College where he spent the last two seasons as an assistant football coach for the Saints working primarily with the team’s linebackers and special teams. He helped lead Presentation to the most wins in an inaugural season by a NCAA Division III football team in 2011. In 2012, Bullerman helped the Saints’ defense rank in the top 15 in NCAA Division III in fumble recoveries. In addition, two of Bullerman’s linebackers led the team in tackles for 2011 and 2012, while three freshman linebackers finished in the top 10 in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) in 2011. Bullerman also helped Presentation to become the third-ranked kickoff coverage unit in the UMAC in 2011.

Coaching Profile 2011-12 Presentation 2010 Illinois College

In addition to coaching the linebacker’s, Bullerman also served as academic coordinator for the football team during his time at Presentation, helping eight Saints’ players become Academic All-UMAC selections in 2011. In addition, Presentation had four players named United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Academic All-Americans in 2012 and helped 16 players achieve a 3.5 GPA or higher in the fall of 2012. Prior to his time at Presentaton, Bullerman spent the 2010 season at Illinois College in Jacksonville, Ill. Bullerman served as the defensive line coach and assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Blueboys. During his time at Illinois College, the team upset the 2010 Midwest Conference Champions St. Norbert College. In addition, he helped the defense to a top 10 ranking in NCAA Division III in takeaways. The Blueboys also were ranked second in the MWC in sacks. Bullerman had two defensive linemen achieve All-MWC selections in 2010. Prior to Illinois College, Bullerman worked as an intern for the athletic director and athletic development office at his alma mater of Southwest Minnesota State University. As a player at SMSU, Bullerman was a five-year member of the Mustang team, originally coming to the team as a quarterback but moving to outside linebacker during spring drills prior to the 2006 season. The Adrian, Minn., native played in all 44 games in his career for the Mustangs, starting the final 33. He finished his career with over 150 tackles, including over 20 tackles for loss, five sacks and three interceptions. Bullerman served as team captain for SMSU and was a member of the team’s first winning season in 10 years as a senior in 2008. Bullerman earned his bachelor of science degree in physical education from Southwest Minnesota State University in 2010. Bullerman and his wife Alarie have a son, Levi, Jr.

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Support Staff

Cecil Brown, Jr.

Volunteer Assistant Coach/Defensive Backs/First Season

Cecil Brown, Jr., the all-time leader for solo tackles in a career at UMC, will move into a coaching role for the 2013 season. Brown will serve as a volunteer assistant coach working primariley with the safeties in the Golden Eagle defensive backfield. Brown, a native of Edison, Ga., was a three-time All-NSIC pick during his time in the Maroon and Gold including an All-NSIC North Division Second Team nod in 2012. Brown was among the nation’s leaders in 2012 in tackles with 113 with 56 solo tackles and 57 assisted tackles during his senior season. As a junior at UMC, Brown appeared in 10 games as a linebacker and was tied for second on the team in tackles with 71. As a sophomore, Brown led the team in tackles with 91 and was fourth on the team in tackles with 50 in 2009 as a freshman. Brown earned his bachelor’s degree in sports and recreation management in 2013.

Stephen Henderson

Volunteer Assistant Coach/Running Backs/First Season

Stephen Henderson, who played for the Golden Eagles from 2011-12, will move into a coaching role with UMC for the 2013 season. Henderson will serve as a volunteer assistant coach working primarily with the running backs. Henderson, a Chatsworth, Calif. product, was a tight end and place kicker for the Golden Eagles. Henderson was named All-NSIC Special Teams Player of the Week as a senior playing his final game of his career against U-Mary. Henderson hit a career-long 43 yard field goal, then bested that mark with a new career-long of 47. Henderson’s kicks would help send UMC to a 37-36 win over the Marauders. As a tight end, Henderson had seven catches for 86 yards during his senior campaign. As a junior, Henderson had six punt with a long of 52 for UMC. Henderson is currently working toward completion of his degree at UMC in sport and recreation management.

Tyler Roed

Student Assistant Coach/First Season

Tyler Roed, who played for the Golden Eagles from 2009-12, joined the staff as a student assistant coach for the 2013 season. Roed, originally from Devils Lake, N.D. was a defensive back for UMC. He finished his senior season with 10 tackles in nine games with one forced fumble. Roed is working to complete his degree during the 2013-14 school year.

Athletic Trainers (Left to Right): Liam Higginson, Tyson Skillings, Melanie Schulte Not Pictured - Student Trainers: Carli Bunning, Ashley Manusos, Sara Wiedmaier

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2013 Preview

Keith McBride, Sr., RB, Lodi, Wis.

The NEXT STEP

The University of Minnesota Crookston football team ended major droughts last season picking up a pair of NSIC wins over University of Mary and Southwest Minnesota State University, which ended a 39-game conference losing streak. The Golden Eagles are poised to continue to build on last season as they return a plethora of talent from last season and bring in what is thought to be one of the most talented recruiting classes in recent history for UMC. One major hiccup in the offseason was head coach Paul Miller announcing a leave of absence due to health concerns. Don't expect a ton of changes though, as long-time colleague and friend Mike Fritze, who has nearly 40 years of football coaching experience under his belt including the last 18 as head coach at Apple Valley High School. Fritze was named the St. Paul Pioneer Press Coach of the Year in 2012 after taking a team that went 1-8 in 2011 to an 8-3 mark and the championship in Class 5A, Section 3.

OFFENSE

The Golden Eagles enter their second season in the west coast offense run by former Boise State University player Jeff Cheek. Cheek's offense was one of the most productive in recent history for the Golden Eagles breaking the top five for many season categories while averaging 304.5 yards per game overall. The Golden Eagles will look to continue to make strides in year two of Cheek's system. New assistants Mike Clark and Robby Case arrived in the offseason to help out. Clark has worked in the NFL and at the University of Texas and will coach the quarterbacks and wide receivers while Case has made several stops in his young career, most recently at NCAA Division I New Mexico State University. Case will coach the fullbacks and tight ends.

Quarterbacks

The Golden Eagles will look to replace A.J. Barge at quarterback. Barge transferred from UMC after having one of the strongest season’s of any UMC quarterback in the school’s history in 2012 setting marks for passing yards and a season and completions in a season. In to replace Barge are two highly regarded high school quarterbacks who will look to make their mark as freshmen in 2013. Nathan Cole (Fr., QB, 6-4 215, Aliso Viejo, Calif.) and Kyle Larson (Fr., QB, 6-1 173, Clayton, Wis.). Cole and Larson have been battling for the job through the preseason and should both see time during the 2013 season. Cole finished his senior season with over 3,420 yards and 37 touchdowns in a very competitive league in Southern California while Larson threw for just under 2,000 yards and had 24 touchdown passes as a senior en route to an All-State Honorable Mention pick. Providing depth at quarterback will be Jordan Manahan (Jr., QB, 5-11 192, Shuniah, Ontario), who worked with the UMC team during the spring after transferring in from Vermillion C.C. Former Perham basketball and football star Ben Bucholz (R-So., 6-7 233), who has played basketball at both St. Cloud State University and University of Minnesota Duluth and football at UMD will sit out a year after transferring in.

Running Backs

Running Back will be a huge void to fill for the Golden Eagles as gone is two-time All-NSIC North First Team pick Richard Haley, who amassed 2,690 yards rushing in two seasons in the Maroon and Gold. Stepping in to fill the void is the man who had the job before Haley arrived in 2011, Keith McBride (Sr., RB, 5-11 211). The redshirt senior who was granted a medical redshirt near the end of last season, has rushed for over 1,700 yards in his career but has battled injuries the past two seasons. McBride bulked up and played fullback, blocking for Haley and serving as a receiving threat out of the backfield, especially against U-Mary, against who McBride had nine catches for 130 yards. He will step back into the feature back role in 2013. Backing up McBride will be Talo Pascal (So., RB, 5-8 173, Arlington, Texas) and Tommy Smith (So., RB, 5-8 162, Naranja, Fla.). Both backs bring a quickness to the position to off-set McBride’s tough running style. Pascal rushed 31 times for 105 yards as a freshman last season for the Golden Eagles. Smith transfers in from Lindsey Wilson College in Kentucky where he rushed 45 times for 237 yards and two touchdowns and was named his conference’s Player of the Week after rushing for a program-record 120 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Andrew Steinfeldt (Sr., RB, 5-10 183), who has moved to the backfield from wide reciever, will also see time as he is one of the team’s best blockers. Billy Kellogg (Fr., RB, 5-10 168, Minneapolis, Minn.) and Dre Person (R-Fr., RB, Detroit, Mich.) will provide depth at the position.

FULLBACKS

Two-way player Greg Lofquist (Jr., FB/DL, 6-1 225, Toledo, Ohio) will serve as the team’s top fullback in 2013, as well as play a major role as a defensive end. Lofquist has played fullback each of his first two seasons and will help pave the way again for UMC’s stable of backs in 2013. Competing for time behind Lofquist will be Kevin Williams (R-Jr., FB, 5-7 218, Houston, Texas), who appeared in nine games last season at fullback, at Michael Williams (R-So., FB, 5-7 220, Miami, Fla.), who redshirted last season for UMC.

TIGHT ENDS

The Golden Eagles will look to three players at tight end in 2013. Jacob Pinder (Jr., TE, 6-4 233, Orlando, Fla.) and Nicholas Exposito (So., TE, 6-4 237, Woodbridge, Va.), will see most of the time early on as Adam Eyton (Sr., TE, 6-4 210, Burnsville, Minn.) recovers from an injury suffered during fall camp. Pinder had three catches for 31 yards as a sophomore but will take on an increased role as a junior while Exposito transfers in from Bluefield College in Virginia where he caught three passes for 19 yards as a freshman. Eyton appeared in 10 games as junior with nine catches for 114 yards.

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Marcus Cheatham, Jr., WR, Stockton, Calif.

Wide Receivers

Next to quarterback, the position that will see the most instant impact from newcomers will be wide receiver. Returning is Marcus Cheatham (R-Jr., WR, 5-11 185, Stockton, Calif.), who had a breakout year as a sophomore. Cheatham was second on the team in 2012 with 40 receptions and led the team with 498 yards and eight touchdown grabs. Cheatham’s eight touchdowns in a season ties for second all-time in school history. Josh Ross (So., WR, 6-4 170, Palmdale, Calif.) also returns to the fray but suffered an injury in the offseason and will miss the entire season. Ross led the team with 43 receptions in 2012 for 387 yards and two touchdowns. Joining Cheatham will be a stable of talented newcomers led by the Hawai’ian trio of Keoni Piceno (Fr., WR, 5-9 170, Wahiawa, Hawai’i), Ekolu Ramos, III (Fr., WR, 5-10 160, Mililani, Hawai’i) and Justin Tago Su’e (Fr., WR, 5-11 175, Ewa Beach, Hawai’i) along with California implant Forrest Dunivin (Fr., WR, 6-4 195, Las Flores, Calif.). Piceno was considered the third best receiver in the state of Hawai’i as a senior en route to 74 catches for over 800 yards. Ramos had over 700 yards receiving as a senior while Tago Su’e, a talented athlete, played quarterback in high school, rushing for over 300 yards and passing for over 1,400 yards. Dunivin, a big target for the UMC quarterbacks at 6-4, had over 500 yards receiving as a senior. Also competing for playing time will be Taylor Crassweller (R-Fr., WR, 6-2 170, Regina, Saskatchewan), Myint Maung (R-So., WR, 5-8 160, St. Paul, Minn.) and Valley City State University transfer Ryan Hutton (R-Fr., WR, 5-11 170, Thief River Falls, Minn.). Crassweller and Maung were both members of the team last season.

OFFENSIVE LINE

Anchoring the offensive line for the 2013 season will be four players who have racked up a lot of reps on the line over the past few seasons. Sam Smith (Jr., OL, 6-2 290, South St. Paul, Minn.) started every game at center as a sophomore and will again anchor the line as a junior. Returning alongside him are senior guards Jeff Pryor (Sr., OL, 6-3 306, Havana, Ill.) and Kevin Myers (Sr., OL, 6-1 282, Monroe, N.J.). Pryor started two games last season while Myers picked up three starting nods. Both players battled through injuries in 2012. Also returning is tackle Matt Borowicz (Jr., OL, 6-7 301, Stephen, Minn.), a local product who played tight end and offensive line during different points of the 2012 season. Borowicz makes the permanent move to the O-Line after earning five starts last season. Also looking for time will be a pair of players who were on last year’s team in Josh Hughes (R-Fr., OL, 6-4 236, Weeki Wachee, Fla.) and Joe Machacek (So., OL, 6-2 260, Eagan, Minn.). Hughes is competing for a starting spot at tackle while Machacek will provide depth at center. Several talented freshmen could be counted on early in their careers for the Golden Eagles as Hawai’i natives Drew McDurmin (Fr., OL, 6-3 280, Ewa Beach, Hawai’i) and Tyman Hayashi (Fr., OL, 6-0 273, Kalihi, Hawai’i) are competing for time, McDurmin at tackle and Hayashi at guard. Freshmen Jake Neubauer (Fr., OL, 6-1 255, Bismarck, N.D.) and John Mitzel (Fr., OL, 6-5 280, Aliso Viejo, Calif.) are also battling to see the field.

Anthony Fish (Jr., OL, 6-1 290, Warroad, Minn.) and Bobby Hitchcock (Fr., OL, 6-1 238, Dellwood, Minn.) will provide depth on the line while battling for playing time.

DEFENSE

The major story line on defense will be the move from a conventional 4-3 defense to the 4-2-5 defense which features five defensive backs and two linebackers to better handle spread offenses. The defense will be led by Mark Dufner, who has been the one constant for UMC football over the last decade. Dufner, originally hired as an assistant under Shannon Stassen in 2002, has been integral in keeping the ship together through three coaches in the past three years. Dufner’s efforts were rewarded as he was named defensive coordinator at the start of the season. He takes over for Mike Fritze, who ran the defense in the spring but moved to the interim head coach role due to Paul Miller’s health concerns. The defense looks to improve after allowing an average of 424.5 yards per game last season including 221.8 yards per contest on the ground. Dufner returns from last season’s staff, coaching the linebackers, as does former University of Utah defensive back Sean Knox, who coaches the secondary. The lone newcomer is Levi Bullerman, a former Southwest Minnesota State University player who is very familiar with the lay of the land in the NSIC.

Defensive tackles

A big story line at defensive tackle is the return of Jonique Andrews (R-So., DL, 6-0 239, Oakland, Calif.), who returns after suffering an injury in the first game of the season last year. Andrews will be back and battling to see the field along with big Tyler Bos (Sr., 6-8 324, Larchwood, Iowa) and A.J. Wallace (R-So., DL, 6-4 256, New Richmond, Wis.). Bos moved over to defensive line late last season from the offensive line and has improved and is expected to be a big contributor as a senior. Wallace also made the move from the O-Line and will also battle to play. Freshmen Jake Christopherson (Fr., DL, 6-1 256, Sturgeon Lake, Minn.) and Sam Hunter (Fr., DL, 6-1 279, San Clemente, Calif.) along with John Simmons (R-So., DL, 5-9 301, Pillager, Minn.) will push for playing time inside. Rene Lawson, Jr. (So., DL, 6-1 271, Arlington, Texas) also has the ability to slide inside as he showed last year.

DEFENSIVE ENDS

The Golden Eagles return two starters and a third player who saw considerable playing time last season at the defensive end spot. Drew Selvestra (R-So., DL, 6-3 246, Eagan, Minn.) leads the pack for UMC after appearing in 10 games as a freshman and notching 34 tackles with 8.5 tackles for loss. Lofquist also returns, after being forced to start at tackle last season due to injury. Lofquist started nine games in 2012 and had 35 tackles on the year, leading all defensive linemen. Rene Lawson, Jr. (So., DL, 6-1 271, Arlington, Texas) started four games last season and will be a major contributor in 2013. Lawson had 19 tackles, including one sack and three tackles for loss as a freshman. LaMar Daniels (Jr., 6-3 225, Toledo, Ohio), Anthony Peterson (R-Fr., DL, 6-1 221, Swanville, Minn.), Kevin Ellis (Sr., DL, 6-3 211, Gary, Ind.) and Caleb Banks (Fr., DL, 5-11 230, Stephen, Minn.) will provide depth at the position.

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Paul Webster, Sr., DB, Opa-Locka, Fla.

LINEBACKERS

Linebacker is perhaps where the Golden Eagles return the most talent on the entire team. The Golden Eagles will only start two linebackers this season in the 4-2-5 but return all three men who started at the position last year. All-NSIC North Honorable Mention pick Ricky Jacobs (Sr., LB, 6-1 232, Junction City, Kan.) leads the fray for the Golden Eagles after starting all 11 games and making 55 tackles as a junior. He also grabbed three interceptions and notched 4.5 tackles for loss. Hometown hero Brody Davidson (Jr., LB, 5-11 215, Crookston, Minn.) also returns after starting all 11 games and making 49 tackles on the year. Andrew “Rock” Hall (R-Jr., LB, 6-0 215, Detroit, Mich.), who lost 50 pounds in the offseason, also returns to the fray after leading the linebacking corps with 60 tackles last season, which was second overall on the team. Providing depth at linebacker will be freshmen Louie Olmedo (Fr., LB, 5-11 213, San Diego, Calif.), Austin Strukel (R-Fr., LB, 5-11 200, Virginia, Minn.) and Landon Cook (Fr., LB, 5-9 218, San Clemente, Calif.).

CornerBacks

Senior Paul Webster (DB, 5-11 175, Opa-Locka, Fla.) leads the way at corner for the Golden Eagles after starting seven games after transferring from Chabot Junior College. Webster had 28 tackles and one interception last year. Also expecting to be key contributors are freshman Mychal Traylor (DB, 5-10 161, Cerritos, Calif.) and sophomore Lethzee Calderon (DB, 5-11 175, Eagan, Minn.). Traylor had three interceptions last season while playing high school ball in California. Calderon moved around a bit last year, playing some at wide receiver and defensive back but has settled at defensive back for the Golden Eagles. He appeared in eight games last season for UMC. Providing depth at the position will be Chadron State College (Neb.) transfer Abdilatif Ugas (So., DB, 6-1 161, Lemon Grove, Calif.) and Marzell Mitchell, III (So., DB, 5-7 143, West Palm Beach, Fla.), who redshirted last season after arriving from Florida A&M University.

SAFETIES

The Golden Eagles will boast three safeties in the 4-2-5 defense in 2013. Leading the way will be converted cornerback, Tevin Kellum (Sr., DB, 6-0 190, Detroit, Mich.). Kellum started all 11 games last season and had 48 tackles with 2.5 tackles for loss and two interceptions. Joining Kellum in the back of the defense will be Joshua Perea (Sr., DB, 5-10 177, Pico Rivera, Calif.) and Freedom McCullough (Sr., DB, 6-2 211, Los Angeles, Calif.). McCullough started seven games last season while notching 37 tackles and tallying a team-leading five interceptions. Perea has done a little bit of everything for the Golden Eagles, playing quarterback and wide receiver before moving to defensive back in spring practice. Safety is perhaps the deepest position on the Golden Eagle roster. Nataki Morris (Sr., DB, 5-9 173, Orlando, Fla.) started four games last season. Converted running back Tyler Hansen (Jr., DB, 6-0 216, Morris, Minn.) is competing for a spot as is Upper Iowa University tranfer Marvin Miller, Jr., (R-So., DB, 6-0 198, Royal Palm Beach, Fla.). Freshmen Trent Galkoski (DB, 6-0 194, San Diego, Calif.) and Tanner Walsh (DB, 6-1 170, Gaylord, Minn.) are also in the fray.

Special Teams

Mike Maw (Fr., K, 5-7 170, White Bear Lake, Minn.) will handle the three major duties for the Golden Eagles on special teams, kicking off, punting and place kicking. Maw will be backed up by Tago Su’e at kicker and Hansen at punter. Reserve quarterback Manahan will handle the long snapping duties while Wallace will serve as the team’s short snapper. The Golden Eagles are looking at several different options in the return game.

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Player Bios

74 Tyler Bos

Defensive Line/6-8 324/Sr. Larchwood, Iowa/Iowa Western C.C.

2012 (Junior): Started the season on the offensive line earning a start in game two against Concordia University, St. Paul...Made the transition to defensive tackle in the middle of the season and started a game against Minnesota Duluth...Appeared in all 11 games in his first season in the Maroon and Gold...Had eight tackles with four solo tackles and four assisted tackles...Had one quarterback hurry. Prior to UMC: Played offensive line at Iowa Western Community College for freshman and sophomore seasons of college football...Was a First Team All-State Defensive Tackle in 2009 while playing at West Lyon H.S. during his prep career. Personal: Son of Rick and Angela Bos...Born Aug. 27, 1991...Majoring in criminal justice.

49 Kevin Ellis

Defensive Line/6-3 211/Sr. GARY, Ind./Dakota College at bottineau

2012 (Junior): Tallied seven tackles with two solo tackles and five assisted tackles last season...Had 0.5 sacks and 0.5 tackles for loss last season in his first year with the Golden Eagles. Prior to UMC: Notched 25 solo tackles with 16 solo tackles and nine assisted tackles as a sophomore playing at Dakota College at Bottineau...Had three sacks and one tackle for loss. Personal: Son of Lydia Lackey...Born April 6, 1992...Majoring in software technology.

25 Adam Eyton

Tight End/6-4 210/Sr. Burnsville, Minn./Ridgewater C.C.

2012 (Junior): Had nine catches for 114 yards with an average of 12.7 yards per catch...Played in 10 games as a tight end as a junior for the Golden Eagles. Prior to UMC: Was a two-sport athlete at Ridgewater College and Burnsville High School playing basketball and football...Averaged 3.0 points and 2.7 rebounder per game on the hardwood as a sophomore at Ridgewater...Caught 16 passes for 218 yards as a sophomore at Ridgewater on the gridiron with two receiving touchdowns. Personal: Son of Laura Eyton...Born Sept. 30, 1988...Majoring in business management at UMC.

8 Ricky Jacobs

Linebacker/6-1 232/Sr. Junction City, Kan./Independence C.C.

2012 (Junior): Started all 11 games as a linebacker in his first season with the Golden Eagles...Was third on the team with 55 tackles with 30 solo tackles and 25 assisted tackles...Notched 4.5 tackles for loss with one sack...Had three interceptions on the year which was second on the team...Also had one pass break-up and two forced fumbles...Named All-NSIC North Honorable Mention. Prior to UMC: Played at Independence Community College in Independence, Kan...Had 52 tackles including 38 solo tackles and 14 assisted tackles as a sophomore...Had one interception as a sophomore...Had 38 tackles with 24 solo tackles and 14 assisted tackles as a freshman...Had two tackles for loss and one sock with three fumble recoveries. Personal: Son of Claudette Jacobs of Junction City, Kan....Born Nov. 17, 1990...Majoring in sports and recreation management...Member of the Black Student Association.

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4 Tevin Kellum

Defensive Back/6-0 190/Sr. Grand Rapids, Mich./Grand Rapids C.C.

2012 (Junior): Started all 11 games at corner back...Was fifth on the team with 48 tackles with 27 solo tackles and 21 assisted tackles... Notched 2.5 tackles for loss...Tallied two interceptions with four pass break-ups and six pass deflections...Had two fumble recoveries and had one blocked kick...Named All-NSIC North Honorable Mention. 2011 (Sophomore): Started all 11 games...Was second on the team in tackles with 71 in his first season at UMC...Had 34 solo tackles and 37 assisted tackles...Tallied 2.5 tackles for loss...Notched five pass break-ups and had five pass deflections. Prior to UMC: Played one season at Grand Rapids C.C. in Grand Rapids, Mich...Second Team All-Region 4. Personal: Son of Christine Smith and Willie Kellum (deceased)...Born Aug. 23, 1990...Majoring in criminal justice at UMC.

27 Keith McBride Running Back/5-11 211/Sr. Lodi, Wis./Lodi H.S.

2012 (Redshirt Junior): Appeared in 10 games starting six, mostly as a fullback...Rushed the ball 27 times for 86 yards on the season...Had 23 catches for 245 yards on the season, which was good for third on the team...Notched a career game with nine catches for 130 yards as he exploited the defense out of the backfield against U-Mary helping the Golden Eagles to a win...Had four catches for 50 yards versus Bemidji State...Awarded an extra season at the conclusion of 2012 due to medical hardships faced during his career at UMC...NSIC Fall All-Academic pick. 2011 (Junior): Injured for much of the season...Played against U-Mary and MSU Moorhead...Had 12 carries for a net of 21 yards...Tallied four receptions for nine yards. 2010 (Sophomore): Appeared in 10 games and started eight at running back...Led team on the ground with 696 yards on 160 carries with six touchdowns...Also caught three passes for 10 yards...Rushed for over 100 yards on three occasions...Had season-high 143 yards on 16 carries versus MSU Moorhead...Rushed for three touchdowns against the Dragons. 2009 (Freshman): Played in 11 games and started 10 at running back as a freshman...Led the team in rushing with 960 yards on 247 carries and had seven touchdowns...Averaged 87.3 yards per game and 3.9 yards per carry...Rushed for 100 yards twice...Rushed for season high and to this date a career-high 207 yards on 28 carries versus Mayville State. Personal: Born Aug. 18, 1991... Son of Brian and Jody McBride... Majoring in business management and accounting.

15 Nataki Morris Defensive Back/5-9 173/Sr. Orlando, Fla./Ocoee H.S.

2012 (Junior): Appeared in 11 games starting four for the Golden Eagles with starts against St. Cloud State, MSU Moorhead, Minot State and Minnesota Duluth...Had five tackles with two solo tackles and three assisted tackles as a safety for UMC. 2011 (Sophomore): Appeared in eight games as a sophomore for UMC...Tallied 14 tackles with four solo tackles and 10 assisted tackles for UMC...Had one tackle for loss on the season. 2010 (Freshman): Played in six games for UMC...Tallied two tackles with one solo tackle and one assisted tackle for the Golden Eagles. Prior to UMC: Played at Ocoee H.S. Personal: Son of Jewel Morris...Born March 8, 1992...Majoring in entrepreneurship...Involved in Black Student Association.

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75 Kevin Myers

Offensive Line/6-1 282/Sr. Monroe, N.J./Monroe Township H.S.

2012 (Junior): Appeared in six games while starting three on the offensive line for the Golden Eagles...Helped pave way for Richard Haley’s 1,134 yards on the ground en route to an All-NSIC North First Team selection...Also helped block for A.J. Barge who set multiple passing records for the Golden Eagles. 2011 (Sophomore): Appeared in nine games as an offensive lineman or on special teams as a sophomore. 2010 (Freshman): Appeared in six games with one start as a freshman for the Golden Eagles. Prior to UMC: Third Team All-State at Monroe Township H.S...Earned First Team All-Conference and First Team All-Area...Served as team captain his senior year. Personal: Son of Kevin Myers, Sr. and Terry Myers...Born April 25, 1992...Majoring in sports and rec management...Meber of Black Student Association.

13 JoshUA Perea

Defensive Back/5-10 177/Sr. Pico Rivera, Calif./El Rancho H.S.

2012 (Junior): Converted to wide receiever from quarterback while still serving as an emergency quarterback for the Maroon and Gold...Had two grabs for 28 yards...Appeared in all 11 games...Came into U-Mary game at the end of the season for one play at quarterback after A.J. Barge went down with an injury and had to go out for one play...NSIC Fall All-Academic selection. 2011 (Sophomore): Appeared in six games as a back-up quarterback for the Golden Eagles...Went 5-of-12 for 52 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions...Had 12 rushes for -5 yards on the season...Came into games against Mayville State, Minnesota State, U-Mary, Concordia-St. Paul, Minnesota Duluth and Bemidji State. 2010 (Freshman): Became the team’s starting quarterback three games into the season as a true freshman and started seven of the last nine games as the team’s signal caller...Went 76-of-157 for three touchdowns and 12 interceptions on the season...Best game came against Upper Iowa as he went 24-of-41 with 242 yards with two touchdowns...Was 11-of-20 for 99 yards with three interceptions against Concordia-St. Paul. Prior to UMC: Played at El Rancho H.S. Personal: Son of Mike and Gina Perea...Majoring in criminal justice...Born Dec. 31, 1991.

72 Jeff Pryor

Offensive Line/6-3 306/Sr. Havana, Ill./Havana H.S.

2012 (Junior): Battled injuries during the season but appeared in five games with two starts on the offensive line...Helped pave way for Richard Haley’s 1,134 yards on the ground en route to an All-NSIC North First Team selection...Also helped block for A.J. Barge who set multiple passing records for the Golden Eagles. 2011 (Sophomore): Redshirted his junior season with the Golden Eagles. 2010 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in four games on the offensive line. 2009 (Freshman): Did not play as a freshman Prior to UMC: Played at Havana H.S. Personal: Member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, SAAC and SRMA...Son of Jan and Julia Pryor...Born March 12, 1991...Majoring in sports and rec management.

9 Andrew Steinfeldt

Running Back/5-10 183/Sr. Green Bay, Wis./Green Bay Southwest H.S.

2012 (Junior): Appeared in nine games starting five at either wide receiver or as an H-Back (Hybrid Fullback/Tight End)...Had five catches for 39 yards with a long of 20 yards on the season and an average of 7.8 yards per catch...Served a role as a blocking wide receiver helping clear the way for Richard Haley, who rushed for 1,134 yards on the season...NSIC Fall All-Academic. 2011 (Sophomore): Started 10 of 11 games on the season at wide receiver...Had four catches for 46 yards on the season...Helped pave the way for Richard Haley’s strong season as a rusher with a UMC all-time best 1,556 yards on the ground. 2010 (Freshman): Appeared in two games with one start as a freshman. Prior to UMC: Played at Green Bay Southwest H.S. Personal: Son of Harvey and Sue Steinfeldt...Born Aug. 4, 1991...Majoring in biology and health sciences.

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24 Paul Webster

Defensive Back/5-11 175/Sr. OPA-Locka, Fla/Chabot J.C. (Calif.)

2012 (Junior): Appeared in all 11 games starting the final seven games of the season at cornerback for the Golden Eagles...Tallied 43 tackles on the season with 28 solo tackles and 15 assisted tackles...Had one interception, two pass break-ups and one tackle for loss... Recovered a blocked extra point against U-Mary in the final game of the season and returned it to paydirt. Prior to UMC: Played at Chabot College in Hayward, Calif...Played at Monsignor Edward Pace H.S. Personal: Son of Patricia Webster and Paul Webster...Born Jan. 26, 1992...Majoring in criminal justice at UMC...Relative Kayvon Webster played at University of South Florida and currently plays for the Denver Broncos.

77 Matt Borowicz

Offensive Line/6-7 301/Jr. Stephen, Minn./Stephen-Argyle Central H.S. 2012 (Sophomore): Split time between tight end and offensive line where he was moved on occasion due to injury issues on the offensive line...Appeared in 10 games and started five...Helped pave way for Richard Haleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1,134 yards on the ground en route to an All-NSIC North First Team selection...Also helped block for A.J. Barge who set multiple passing records for the Golden Eagles...As a tight end caught three passes for 24 yards on the season...NSIC Fall All-Academic selection. 2011 (Freshman): Appeared in nine games as a back-up tight end for the Golden Eagles in his initial collegiate season...Caught four passes for 48 yards including a 13-yard touchdown strike against Concordia-St. Paul. Prior to UMC: All-Conference for football in 2011...All-Conference for basketball from 2009-11...All-State Academic for baseball and football in 2011. Personal: Son of Greg and Linda Borowicz...Born Nov. 5, 1992...Majoring in health sciences and biology...Uncles Dennis, Rod and David Borowicz played football at University of North Dakota...Uncle Doug Borowicz played baseball and football at Mayville State University.

10 Marcus Cheatham Wide Receiver/5-11 185/R-Jr. Stockton, Calif./Cesar Chavez H.S.

2012 (Sophomore): Appeared in 11 games with six starts at wide receiver for the Golden Eagles...Had big improvement over sophomore year in which he played in eight games but had no touches...Was second on the team with 40 receptions and led the team with 498 receiving yards for the Golden Eagles... Had eight touchdown receptions which tied Carl Aho for second all-time for that mark...Grabbed six balls for 91 yards in NSIC victory over Southwest Minnesota State with one touchdown...Had seven catches for 64 yards and a touchdown versus MSU Moorhead...Tallied three grabs for 66 yards and two touchdowns versus Minot State...Grabbed three catches for 79 yards and a touchdown versus Minnesota Duluth...Had four receptions for 79 yards and two touchdowns in season-ending victory over U-Mary. 2011 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in eight games as a wide receiver with one start...Had no receptions as a sophomore. 2010 (Freshman): Appeared in one game as a freshman for the Golden Eagles but still earned a redshirt season for the Golden Eagles. Prior to UMC: Played high school ball at Cesar Chavez H.S...Was a high school teammate of Jonique Andrews. Personal: Son of Marceda Sweeney and Stacey Cheatham...Born Feb. 12, 1992...Majoring sports and recreation management...Related to Calvin Sweeney, former wide receiver at University of Southern California who also played from 1980-87 for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL.

51 Lamar Daniels

Defensive Line/6-3 225/Jr. Toledo, Ohio/Lee M. Thurston H.S. (Mich.) 2012 (Sophomore): Appeared in three games on the defensive line for the Golden Eagles... Notched one tackle on the season. 2011 (Freshman): Appeared in six games as a freshman, starting his first three collegiate games for UMC...Tallied seven tackles with one solo tackle and six assisted tackles...Had one pass break-up and one quarterback hurry. Prior to UMC: Played at Redford Thurston H.S. in Redford, Mich. Personal: Born May 19, 1993...Son of Lamar and Chalyse Daniels...Majoring in business...Relative King Dunlap played at Auburn and has played in NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles as an offensive tackle from 2008-12 and is now with the San Diego Chargers.

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22 Brody Davidson Linebacker/5-11 215/Jr. Crookston, Minn./Crookston H.S.

2012 (Sophomore): Local product that started all 11 games at linebacker for the Golden Eagles...Was fourth on the team with 49 tackles with 22 solo tackles and 27 assisted tackles...Notched three tackles for loss and had one sack on the season...Caused three fumbles and blocked one kick...Notched nine tackles versus Concordia-St. Paul...Had eight tackles in victory over Southwest Minnesota State...Tallied six tackles versus Minnesota Duluth. 2011 (Freshman): Started 10 of 11 games at linebacker for his hometown Golden Eagles...Notched 67 tackles with 23 solo tackles and 44 assisted tackles for UMC...Had three tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, one interceptions and one fumble recovery on the season...Named All-NSIC North Division Honorable Mention as a freshman. Prior to UMC: Played for Crookston H.S. Personal: Son of Mike and Vicky Davidson...Born June 18, 1992...Majoring in communications.

53 Anthony Fish Offensive Line/6-1 290/Jr. Warroad, Minn./NCTC

2013 (Sophomore): Did not appear in a game as a sophomore offensive lineman for the Golden Eagles. 2012 (Freshman): Did not appear in a game as a freshman fullback for UMC. Personal: Son of Brian and Carol Fish...Born June 14, 1989...Relative Tyler Fish plays at University of St. Thomas...Majoring in criminal justice.

7 Andrew "Rock" Hall Linebacker/6-0 215/R-Jr. Detroit, Mich./Grand Rapids C.C.

2012 (Redshirt Sophomore): Arrived right at the start of fall camp in August after being a late addition for the Golden Eagles...Would emerge as the season went on as one of the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surprises at linebacker...Was second on the team to Cecil Brown in tackles with 60 on the season with 31 solo tackles and 29 assisted tackles...Tallied 4.5 tackles for loss, one interception, led the team with three forced fumbles, recovering one...Started the last seven games of the season beginning with the Bemidji State game after coming off the bench for the first four...Tallied nine tackles in first start of year against Bemidji State...Notched 10 tackles versus Minnesota Duluth...Had eight tackles in season finale versus U-Mary. Prior to UMC: Played at Grand Rapids Community College which also produced former UMC running back Richard Haley and current UMC defensive back Tevin Kellum...Had 42 tackles with 21 solo tackles and 21 assisted tackles in 2010...Tallied seven tackles for loss and had three sacks and two forced fumbles...Was Detroit First Team All-State in high school...Detroit First Team All-City in high school... Named Top 10 LB in the city during high school career. Personal: Grandson of Frances Roland and son of Edward Roland...Born March 17, 1990...Majoring in criminal justice.

21 Tyler Hansen Defensive Back/6-0 216/Jr. Morris, Minn./Morris H.S.

2012 (Sophomore): Served primarily as the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s punt returner catching five punts with 12 return yards on the season...Also had four kickoff returns for 73 yards with a long of 26 on the season...Had one rush for two yards on the season...Appeared in 11 games overall for the Golden Eagles. 2011 (Freshman): Served as back-up running back to Richard Haley appearing in 10 games...Had 36 rushes for 142 yards and one touchdown...Caught two passes for seven yards...Had one punt return for two yards and 16 kickoff returns for 277 yards for an average of 17.3 yards per return...Had a long kickoff return of 28 on the season. Prior to UMC: Named Most Valuable Back...Was All-State in baseball and football..All-Conference pick in baseball, football and hockey... Most rushing yards in school history...Most touchdowns in school history. Personal: Son of Gary and Marie Hansen...Born May 10, 1993...Majoring in wildlife management.

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41 Greg Lofquist

Defensive Line/6-1 225/Jr. South St. Paul, Minn./South St. Paul H.S. 2012 (Sophomore): Moved to defensive line after playing mostly fullback as a freshman for the Golden Eagles...Appeared in nine games, starting seven...Eighth on the team in tackles with 35 on the season, leading all defensive lineman for UMC...Notched 15 solo tackles and 20 assisted tackles...Had 3.5 tackles for loss and one sack...Forced one fumble...Tallied seven tackles versus Winona State University in opening game of 2012 season. 2011 (Freshman): Played fullback in first season with UMC...Had six carries for 24 yards in his initial collegiate season...Caught two passes for five yards...Had seven tackles on the year with one solo tackle and six assisted tackles...Appeared in all 11 games while earning one start. Prior to UMC: All-Conference pick and All-State Honorable Mention in 2011. Personal: Son of Walt and Deb Lofquist...Born July 15, 1991...Majoring in criminal justice...Member of SAAC.

18 Jordan Manahan Quarterback/5-11 192/Jr. Shuniah, Ontario/Vermillion C.C.

Community College: Played his sophomore season at Vermillion Community College in Ely, Minn…Passed for 755 yards and seven touchdowns as a sophomore for the Ironmen…Averaged 125 yards passing per game…Had a season long pass of 56 yards…Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) All-Division Honorable Mention as a sophomore. College of St. Scholastica: Attended College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn., during the 2010 and 2011 football seasons…Played in 2010 making 17 tackles on the season....Named MCAC Honorable Mention in 2012. Prior to UMC: Named team’s Player of the Year in 2009 and 2010…City-Wide All-Star Quarterback in 2009. Personal: Son of Jill Francis...Born Jan. 24, 1991...Majoring in communications.

40 Jacob Pinder

Tight END/6-4 233/Jr. ORLANDO, Fla./William R. Boone H.S. 2012 (Sophomore): Played tight end as a sophomore appearing in nine games mostly on special teams...Had three catches for 31 yards for a 10.7 yards per catch average. 2011 (Freshman): Started eight of 11 games as a freshman, earning his starts on the defensive side of the ball as a linebacker...Had 26 tackles in his initial collegiate season with nine solo tackles and 17 assisted tackles...Notched two tackles for loss and had two quarterback hurrys...Recovered one fumble for the Golden Eagles. Personal: Son of Frank Pinder and Sara Jones...Born Jan. 17, 1993...Majoring in business management.

71 Sam Smith

Offensive Line/6-2 290/Jr. South St. Paul, Minn./South St. Paul H.S. 2012 (Sophomore): Started all 11 games at center for the Golden Eagles...Helped pave the way for Richard Haley’s 1,134 All-NSIC North First Team season...In addition helped block for A.J. Barge who set multiple passing records for the Golden Eagles. 2011 (Freshman): Started all 11 games as a true freshman for the Golden Eagles on the offensive line...Helped pave way for Richard Haley, who set the single-season rushing mark with 1,556 yards on the ground in 2011. High School: All-State Honorable Mention selection in football...All-Conference pick in baseball. Personal: Son of Dennis and Peggy Smith...Born March 19, 1993...Majoring in communications.

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44 Kevin Williams

Fullback/5-7 218/R-Jr. Houston, Texas/Dakota College at Bottineau 2012 (Junior): Appeared in nine games with three starts as junior at fullback for the Golden Eagles...Had one kickoff return for eight yards...Tallied one tackle. Prior to UMC: All-District Honorable Mention in high school...Earned High School Coaches Award...Played two years at Dakota College at Bottineau in North Dakota...Had nine carries for 44 yards as a sophomore. Personal: Son of Ruby Williams-Turner and Andre Turner...Born Sept. 27, 1990...Majoring in health sciences.

19 Jonique Andrews Defensive Line/6-0 239/R-So. Oakland, Calif./Cesar Chavez H.S.

2012 (Junior): Redshirted the 2012 season with a medical hardship after going down early on in the Winona State game to open the season with an injury...Would not appear in any other games. 2011 (Sophomore): Started the first five games of the season as a linebacker for the Golden Eagles...Appeared in 10 games as a freshman...Notched 37 tackles with 12 solo tackles and 25 assisted tackles for Golden Eagles...Had four tackles for loss and one quarterback hurry...Had two tackles for loss versus Upper Iowa...Notched 1.5 tackles for loss against Northern State 2010 (Freshman): Played in one game with one tackle for the Golden Eagles. Prior to UMC: Played at Cesar Chavez H.S...Played high school ball with teammate Marcus Cheatham. Personal: Son of Monique Jones...Majoring in criminal justice...Born Jan. 5

6 Ben Bucholz

Quarterback/6-7 233/R-So. Perham, Minn./University of Minnesota Duluth 2013 (Redshirt Sophomore): Will have to sit out the 2013 season due to transfer rules University of Minnesota Duluth: Spent part of the 2012-13 season on the University of Minnesota Duluth men’s basketball team playing in 12 games with one start and averaging 3.3 points and 2.8 rebounds per game...Was on the UMD football team during the 2011-12 season...Did not appear in a game. St. Cloud State University: Started collegiate career in 2010-11 as a member of the St. Cloud State University men’s basketball team...Appeared in 29 games starting 10...Averaged 6.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. Prior to UMC: Averaged 23.0 points and 13.0 rebounds as a senior basketball player at Perham H.S...Named to the Heart O’ Lakes All-Conference team in basketball and Second Team All-State...Was one of 20 finalists for the Minnesota Mr. Basketball award and played in High School All-Star Game...On the gridiron set passing records with 332 yards in a game and five touchdown passes in 2009 against Pequot Lakes H.S...Selected to play in the high school All-Star game for football and basketball in 2010...Led team to Section 8AAA Championship game as a senior with a 9-2 record...Was Section 8AAA MVP...First Team All-Conference and Second Team All-State in Football. Personal: Son of Dan and Dr. Andi Bucholz...Born Oct. 9, 1991...Relative Jackie Bucholz played volleyball at Southwest Minnesota State....Majoring in ag business.

3 Lethzee Calderon Defensive Back/5-11 175/R-so. Eagan, Minn./Eastview H.S.

Redshirt Freshman (2012): Split time between playing wide receiver and defensive back as a sophomore for the Golden Eagles...Had three catches for 27 yards on the offensive side of the ball for UMC...Tallied four tackles with one solo tackle and three assisted tackles on defense...appeared in eight games overall. Freshman (2011): Did not appear in a game in his first season in the Maroon and Gold...Redshirted initial collegiate season. Prior to UMC: All-Conference pick at Eastview H.S. Personal: Son of Iris Guevara...Originally from Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico...Born Dec. 21, 1992....Majoring in marketing.

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88 Nicholas Exposito Tight End/6-4 237/So. Woodbridge, Va./Bluefield College

Prior to UMC: Second Team All-District at Forest Park H.S. in basketball and football...Ranked in the top 100 for the state of Virginia in football and basketball...Caught three passes for 19 yards as a freshman at Bluefield College in Virginia. Personal: Son of Francis and Mary Exposito...Born Aug. 12, 1993...Majoring in business marketing. ..Awarded the Youth Salute as a member...Father played football at Geneva College.

28 Rene LawSon, Jr. Defensive Line/6-2 271/So. Arlington, Texas/Timberview H.S.

2012 (Freshman): Played in nine games starting four in his first season for the Golden Eagles...Spent time as a defensive end and defensive tackle...Tallied 19 tackles with 12 solo tackles and seven assisted tackles...Had three tackles for loss and one sack on the season...An Ed Widseth Scholarship recipient. Prior to UMC: Played at Mansfield Timberview H.S. with UMC teammate Talo Pascal...Named NUC 2011 “Strongest Man” MVP... Earned NUC 2011 “Best Defensie Player” award...2011 All-District Academic selection...2011 First Team All-District on the field, as well, earning best defensive end honors...Invited to NUC Top Prospect Combine. Personal: Son of Tracy and Rene Lawson Sr...Born Aug. 10, 1993...Majoring in communications.

23 Myint Maung

Running Back/5-8 160/R-So. St. Paul, Minn./Highland Park Senior H.S. 2012 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in six games mostly on special teams for the Golden Eagles...Had one carry for -4 yards and one tackle...NSIC Fall All-Academic pick. 2011 (Freshman): Redshirted as a freshman at UMC. Prior to UMC: An All-Conference pick in high school...All-State in Track and Field. Personal: Son of Patrick and Cho Aung...Born Oct. 20, 1992...Majoring in criminal juctice.

2 Marvin Miller, Jr.

Defensive Back/6-0198/R-SO. Royal Palm Beach, Fla./Upper Iowa University Sophomore (2012): Redshirted initial season at UMC after transferring from fellow NSIC school Upper Iowa University...Will have three years to play three beginning in 2013. Prior to UMC: Spent freshman season on the roster of Upper Iowa University as a defensive back but did not appear in a game... Played high school ball at Royal Palm Beach H.S. Personal: Son of Cheryl Miller and Marvin Miller...Born April 5, 1990...Majoring in criminal justice.

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29 Marzell Mitchell, III Defensive BAck/5-7 143/So. W. Palm Beach, Fla./Florida A&M University

2012 (Redshirt Freshman): Redshirted initial season at UMC...Will have three years to play three beginning in 2013. Prior to UMC: Played one season at NCAA Division I Florida A&M University...Played high school ball at Palm Beach Lakes H.S. Personal: Son of Travis Mitchell of Minneapolis, Minn...Born April 5, 1992...Majoring in criminal justice.

5 Talo Pascal

Running Back/5-8 173/So. Arlington, Texas/Timberview H.S. 2012 (Freshman): Rushed 31 times for 105 yards with one touchdown on the ground in his first season at UMC...Caught seven passes for 51 yards...Served as primary kickoff returner for the Golden Eagles with 24 returns for 442 yards for an average of 18.4 yards per return...Had an 88-yard return for a touchdown against Unversity of Minnesota Duluth...An Ed Widseth Scholarship Recipient. Prior to UMC: Led Mansfield Timberview H.S. to a 12-3 mark as a senior...Team ranked 18th in the state according to Max Preps. com as a senior...Earned All-District Academic honors in 2011...Participated in NUC Ultimate 100 camp series in 20101 and 2011... Was a Southwest U.S.A. team member in 2010 at the Rep World Ten Tournament...Participated in NUC Elite Prospect Development camp in 2011. Personal: Full name is Tajleed Pascal...Son of Ricardo Colon and Lisa Pascal-Colon...Born Sept. 14, 1993...Majoring in communications and criminal juctice.

16 Josh Ross

Wide Receiver/6-4 170/So. Palmdale, Calif./Campbell Hall H.S. 2012 (Freshman): Made an immediate impact as a freshman leading the team with 43 receptions and was second on the team with 387 yards receiving...Had three touchdowns on the season...Started nine games while appearing in all 11 contests...Had five catches for 43 yards in win against Southwest Minnesota State University...Tallied eight grabs for 67 yards and a touchdown versus St. Cloud State University...Notched six catches for 67 yards versus MSU Moorhead...Had season-high nine grabs for 109 yards in season-ending win versus University of Mary. Prior to UMC: An All-Alpha League selection as a junior and a senior at Campbell Hall H.S. in Palmdale, Calif...As a junior caught 42 passes for 688 yards for three touchdowns...Also played free safety in addition to wide receiver at high school...As a senior caught 32 passes for 482 yards and three touchdowns. Personal: Son of Lynn and Willie Ross...Born April 10, 1994...Majoring in communications at UMC.

91 Drew Selvestra Defensive Line/6-3 246/R-So. Eagan, Minn./Eagan H.S.

2012 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in 10 games and started all 10 he appeared in as a defensive end for the Golden Eagles... Named All-NSIC Fall Academic...Tallied 34 tackles, second on the team for a defensive lineman behind Greg Lofquist...Notched 15 solo tackles and 19 assisted tackles...Led the team with 8.5 tackles for loss and three sacks...Tallied one pass break-up and one quarterback hurry and had one forced fumble on the year. 2011 (Freshman): Redshirted initial collegiate season with the Golden Eagles. Prior to UMC: Played at Eagan H.S.

Personal: Son of John and Jennifer Selvestra...Born July 27, 1993...Majoring in criminal justice...Father John played football at University of Minnesota.

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65 John Simmons Defensive Line/5-9 301/R-So. Pillager, Minn./Pillager H.S.

2012 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in one game as a redshirt freshman defensive lineman. 2011 (Freshman): Did not appear in a game as a freshman for the Golden Eagles. Personal: Son of Jon and Cindy SImmons...Born June 3, 1993...Majoring in natural resources management.

39 Tommy Smith

Running Back/5-8 162/So. Naranja, Fla./Lindsey Wilson College (Ky.) Prior to UMC: Rushed 45 times for 237 yards and 2 TD in one season at Lindsey Wilson College...Grabbed five passes for 19 yards... Earned Conference Player of the Week as a freshman at Lindsey Wilson after rushing for a program-record 120 yards and a pair of touchdowns...In high school at Pike County, was All-Conference Kick Returner and Offensive MVP. Personal: Son of Charlie and Sheila Henley...Born Feb. 5, 1993...Majoring in business.

37 Abdilatif Ugas

Defensive BACK/6-1 161/So. Lemon Grove, Calif./Chadron State College (Neb.) Prior to UMC: First Team All-East County in high school and First Team All-Grossmont Valley...Played at Chadron State College in Nebraska. Personal: Son of Satha Hadis and Mohamed Ugas...Born Jan. 13, 1993.

99 A.J. Wallace

Defensive Line/6-4 256/R-So. New Richmond, Wis./New Richmond H.S. 2012 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in two games on the offensive line for the Golden Eagles while battling injuries for the majority of the season. 2011 (Freshman): Redshirted initial collegiate season with UMC. Prior to UMC: Played at New Richmond High School. Personal: Full name is Andrew Wallace...Son of Melinda and Scott Taubman and Kevin Wallace...Born Feb. 22, 1993...Majoring in sports and rec management.

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42 Michael Williams

Running Back/5-7 220/R-So. Miami, Fla./Dakota College at Bottineau (N.D.) 2012 (Sophomore): Redshirted initial collegiate season with UMC...Will have three years to play three beginning in 2013. Prior to UMC: Played one season at Dakota College at Bottineau in North Dakota with fellow Golden Eagle teammates Kevin Williams and Kevin Ellis...Played defense for Dakota College at Bottineau, appearing in three games with four tackles including two solo tackles and two assisted tackles....Played high school ball at South Dade High School. Personal: Son of Shirley Johnson...Born Dec. 21, 1988...Majoring in criminal justice...

60 Caleb Banks

Defensive Line/5-11 230/Fr. Stephen, Minn./Stephen-Argyle H.S. Prior to UMC: Helped lead the Storm to a 10-1 mark as a senior at Stephen-Argyle Central H.S…Team was 7-0 overall in the Top of the State Conference…Played nine-man football for the Storm…The storm lost to Goodridge-Grygla H.S. at the Fargodome in the playoffs for their first loss of the season…An All-Top of the State Conference selection…Named Lineman of the Year by the Storm program....Honorable Mention All-Conference pick in wrestling...Most Valuable Lineman as selected by Top of the State Conference. Personal: Originally from Homestead, Fla...Born Jan. 5, 1995...Majoring in criminal justice.

14 Nathan Cole

Quarterback/6-4 215/Fr. Aliso Viejo, Calif./Aliso Niguel H.S. Prior to UMC: Passed for 3,240 yards with 37 touchdowns for Wolverines during his senior campaign…67 percent completion percentage…Finished 2012 regular season as fourth in California for passing and 19th in the United States…Set a school record with 491 pass yards completing 37-of-48 passes and going for seven touchdowns in a game versus Woodbridge High School…Selected as Offensive Player of the Year for Sea View League as a senior…Also named First Team All-Sea View League as a senior…Named OCVarsity.com Player of the Week for his performance in game against Woodbridge…Also passed for over 400 yards with six touchdown passes versus Coronado High School…Served as team captain as a senior…Named Second Team All-Sea View League as a junior…Passed for over 1,300 yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior for the Wolverines…Twice named National Football Stat Star by MaxPreps.com…Legacy Leadership Award Recipient…Orange County Register Football Athlete of the Week and “Star of the Week” on Offense...Broke four Aliso Niguel High School passing records…Broke Aliso Niguel H.S. record for fourth quarter points scored Oct. 14, 2011. Personal: Son of Dave and Diana Cole…Born June 21, 1995…Majoring in business aviation.

45 Landon Cook

Linebacker/5-9 218/Fr. San Clemente, Calif./San Clemente H.S. Prior to UMC: Rushed 38 times for 231 yards with four touchdowns as a senior…Cook averaged 6.1 yards per carry for San Clemente High School…Caught 18 passes for 219 yards with two touchdowns as a senior…Also played linebacker in high school… Made 64 total tackles as a senior with four sacks…Team went 5-5 as a senior…Led San Clemente High School to 12-2 mark during junior season and the Championship game of the Pac 5 where they lost to Santa Margarita High School…During junior year, team was ranked No. 5 in the state of California…Rushed for 154 yards as a junior and made 73 tackles with 2.5 sacks…Served as team’s primary long snapper helping the San Clemente punters to a 37.5 yard average during his senior season and nine punts inside the 20. Personal: Son of Karen Cook of San Clemente, Calif...Born Aug. 21, 1995…Plans to major in criminal justice.

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89 Taylor Crassweller Wide Receiver/6-2 170/R-Fr. Regina, Saskatchewan/Campbell Collegiate

2012 (Freshman): Redshirted initial season at UMC...Will have four years to play four beginning in 2013. Prior to UMC: Played at Campbell Collegiate in Regina, Saskatchewan...Played wide receiver in high school...Also played soccer. Personal: Son of Brad and Sandy Crassweller...Born Dec. 24, 1993...Majoring in horticulture at UMC.

86 Forrest Dunivin Wide Receiver/6-4 195/Fr. Las Flores, Calif./Tesoro H.S.

Prior to UMC: Helped lead Tesoro High School to a 7-4 mark as a senior…Had 32 catches for 531 yards and four touchdowns as a senior… Rushed three times for 25 yards…Notched two catches for 107 yards in a 55-14 win over Compton H.S…Had a long reception of 84 yards versus Compton H.S…Made seven grabs for 99 yards and a touchdown versus Mission Viejo H.S…Hauled in three grabs for 85 yards and a touchdown against Chaparral H.S…Also plays basketball at Tesoro H.S…An All-South Coast League Honorable Mention pick as a junior and an All-South Coast League Second Team pick as a senior...Named Offensive Player of the Year at Tesoro H.S. Personal: Son of Robin and Michael Dunivin…Born April 21, 1995…Plans to major in aviation at UMC.

31 Trent Galkoski Defensive Back/6-0 194/Fr. La Mesa, Calif./GrossMONT H.S.

Prior to UMC: Notched 104 total tackles and 54 solo tackles as a senior at Grossmont High School…Intercepted one pass, recovered a fumble and had four pass deflections for the Foothillers…Helped lead Grossmont High School to a 9-3 mark and a place in the section playoffs as a senior…Selected First Team All-Grossmont Hills league as a defensive back as a senior…Notched season-high 14 tackles in win over Rancho Buena Vista High School…Also served as kick returner averaging 42.00 yards per return including a long of 72 yards versus Escondido High School…Had six kickoff returns for 256 yards…Played in Los Angeles vs. San Diego All-Star Game…Notched a sack in the game…served as a team captain…Named Most Inspirational by his team…Named First Team East County and Most Improved East County. Personal: Son of Paul and Michelle Galkoski…Born Nov. 20, 1994…Plans to major in criminal justice.

32 Stanley Harvey

Wide Receiver/6-2 200/R-Fr. Long PRairie, Minn./Long Prairie-Grey Eagle H.S. 2012 (Freshman): Redshirted initial collegiate season at UMC...Will have four years to play four beginning in the 2013 season. Prior to UMC: Played at Long Prairie-Grey Eagle H.S...Was the captain of the football team for his sophomore, junior and senior seasons of high school...An All-West Central Conference pick in 2009 and 2010...Max Preps Player of the Week during the 2010 season...Served as basketball team captain...Lettered four years in football and three years in basketball and baseball...Named best running back his final two years. Personal: Son of Tim Harvey and Joan Harvey...Born April 8, 1994...Majoring in agricultural business management...Father was an athlete at the now defunct University of Minnesota, Waseca.

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70 Tyman Hayashi

Offensive Line/6-0 273/Fr. Kalihi, Hawai’i/University Laboratory School Prior to UMC: Played offensive and defensive line for Pac-Five Football team…Also competed in Judo, Wrestling and Track and Field… Placed fourth at the 2012 Wrestling State Championships at 285 pounds…Took first place at Interscholastic League of Honolulu Wrestling Championships…Was an All-Interscholastic League of Honolulu Conference wrestler…Named 2012 All-ILH First Team Offensive Lineman… Participated in the Brian Derby Offensive Line Camp…Was a 2011-All-ILH First Team Offensive Lineman..Has worked with former NFL Offensive lineman Chris Naole…Named Pac-Five Football Most Valuable Player (MVP) as a junior and senior…All-ILH Honorable Mention pick as a sophomore…Participated in Academic All-American game for Hawai’I vs. Oregon…Named as an offensive lineman that was on the cusp according to Hawai’I Prep World…Played in 2012 HUB All-Star Senior Bowl…served as team captain for Pac-Five Football. Personal: Son of Eddie Hayashi of Honolulu and Lisa Lia Hayashi of Kalihi, Hawai’i…Born June 9, 1995…Majoingr in environmental science.

55 Bobby Hitchcock

Offensive Line/6-1 238/Fr. Dellwood, Minn./Cretin-Derham Hall H.S. Prior to UMC: Blocked for Notre Dame University signee James Onwualu, who was All-State and a Minnesota Player of the Year finalist…As a senior, team went 6-3 overall…Helped team to Minnesota Class AAAAA state semi-finals as a junior…Blocked for a team rushed for over 1,100 yards on the ground including two players who each had over 400 yards apiece…An All-Suburban East First Team All-Conference selection as a senior…three-year letterwinner in football…Team went to the state semi-finals during his junior year and the state tournament as a sophomore…was also a letterwinner in wrestling and lacrosse…can play both the guard and center positions. Personal: Son of Ed and Sue Hitchcock…Born Feb. 21, 1995…Plans to major in agriculture…An Uncle, Ray Hitchcock played at the University of Minnesota and in 1987 as a center for the Washington Redskins where he won a Super Bowl...Dad was an All-American at Hamline University...Brother Eddie Hitchcock played linebacker for Columbia University.

50 Josh Hughes

Offensive Line/6-4 236/R-Fr. Weeki Wachee, Fla./Central H.S. 2012 (Freshman): Redshirted initial collegiate season at UMC...Will have four years to play four beginning in 2013. Prior to UMC: Served as a captain of his football team at Brooksville Central H.S. Personal: Son of John and Cyndi Hughes...Born Nov. 6, 1993...Majoring natural resources-law enforcement at UMC.

43 Ryan Hutton

Wide REceiver/5-11 170/R-Fr. Thief River Falls, Minn./Valley City State UniVersity Prior to UMC: Thief River Falls product who played one season at Valley City State University...Did not appear in a game for the Vikings in his first collegiate season...Set school records for 4X1 and 4X2 in track...An Honorable Mention All-Conference selection. Personal: Son of Kathy Hutton and Kent Hutton...Born May 12, 1993...Majoring in sports and rec management...Originally from Chicago, Ill... Relative Ralph Hutton was an Olympic swimmer for Canadian Olympic Team, he took silver at the 1968 olympics in the 400 freestyle... Was first Canadian to win a medal at the Olympics in 48 years.

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33 Billy Kellogg

Running Back/5-10 168/Fr. Minneapolis, Minn./Robbinsdale Cooper H.S. Prior to UMC: Rushed 217 times for 1,615 yards with 33 touchdowns as a senior…Averaged 7.4 yards per carry…Had 25 carries for 241 yards with three touchdowns in section playoff game against Park Center…Rushed 22 times for 207 yards and two touchdowns versus Benilde-St. Margaret’s…Had 18 carries for 205 yards and four touchdowns against North Branch…Helped Robbinsdale Cooper High School to second round of Class AAAA State Championships…Also had 11 catches for 249 yards and two touchdowns…On defense made 34 tackles and three interceptions and one fumble recovery…Had a 90-yard kick return for a touchdown against St. Anthony Village… Had a 102-yard interception return for a touchdown against Park Center…Named 2012 Minnesota Associated Press All-State Honorable Mention as a senior…Had seven touchdowns as a senior that were more than 50 yards long (either interceptions, touchdown runs, kickoff returns or touchdown receptions)…As a junior rushed 154 times for 1,185 yards and nine touchdowns…Also had 15 catches for 270 yards… An All-Suburban Conference selection as a sophomore as a cornerback…Named All-North Suburban Conference Most Valuable Player as a junior and All-North Suburban Conference as a senior including Special Teams Most Valuable Player as a senior. Personal: Son of Billy Kellogg, Sr. and Ann Kellog…Born Oct. 3, 1994…Plans to major in sports and recreation management.

12 Kyle Larson Quarterback/6-1 173/Fr. Clayton, Wis./Clayton H.S.

Prior to UMC: Was 142-of-207 for 1,963 yards passing with 24 touchdowns and six interceptions as a senior…Led Bears to a 9-1 record as a senior and to a second round playoff berth in Division 7 of the Wisconsin State Tournament…Also played defensive back, where he had 31 tackles with one tackle for loss…A Wisconsin Football Coaches’ Association (WFCA) All-State Honorable Mention pick as a junior and a senior…An All-District, All-Conference All-State and All-Region selection as a junior and a senior…Threw for 3,044 yards with 40 TD’s with a 67 percent completion rate…Led state in passing yards and touchdowns as a junior...Named St. Paul Pioneer Press Athlete of the Week and Wisconsin Sport Network Player of the Week in September of 2011 after passing for 404 yards with five touchdowns against Pepin/ Alma High School...Passed for 412 yards and four touchdowns against Wausakee High School…Performance was recognized by ESPN as one of the top high school performances in the nation for that week...An All-Conference Basketball player as a sophomore and junior... Basketball team captain as a junior and senior...Was All-Conference as a sophomore and junior in baseball...Was team captain as a junior and League MVP as a junior in baseball...Was named Clayton High School Male Athlete of the Year as a junior. Personal: Son of Lisa Kahl of Clayton, Wis. and Mark Larson of Eau Claire, Wis…Born July 27, 1994…Plans to major in health sciences... Member of National Honor Society...Relatives Kraig, Doug and Dean Kahl played baseball at Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

63 Joe Machacek OFFENSIVE LINE/6-2 260/So. Eagan, Minn./Eagan H.S.

2012 (Freshman): Earned Ed Widseth Scholarship...Redshirted his initial season in the Maroon and Gold...Will have four years to play four for the Golden Eagles. Prior to UMC: Earned All-South Suburban Conference Honorable Mention while playing at Eagan H.S...A National Honor Society member. Personal: Son of Bill and Jane Machacek...Born May 13, 1994...Majoring in software engineering.

82 Mike Maw

Kicker/5-7 170/Fr. White Bear Lake, Minn./White Bear Lake H.S. 2012 (Freshman): Earned Ed Widseth Scholarship...Redshirted his initial season in the Maroon and Gold...Will have four years to play four for the Golden Eagles. Prior to UMC: Earned All-South Suburban Conference Honorable Mention while playing at Eagan H.S...A National Honor Society member. Personal: Son of Bill and Jane Machacek...Born May 13, 1994...Majoring in software engineering.

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64 Drew McDurmin Offensive Line/6-3 280/Fr. Ewa Beach, Hawai’i/Aiea H.S.

Prior to UMC: Named All-Oahu Red West Second Team pick as a senior…Played in the Hawai’i vs. Oregon Academic All-American Game… All-Oahu Red West Honorable Mention pick as a junior…Helped team to 250 yards of offense per game as a senior including 160 yards passing per game. Personal: Son of Robert and Pualani McDurmin...Majoring in business...Born Jan. 4, 1995.

76 John Mitzel

Offensive Line/6-5 280/Fr. Aliso Viejo, Calif./Aliso Niguel H.S. Prior to UMC: Teammate of fellow UMC signee Nathan Cole…Blocked for Cole, allowing the quarterback to pass for 3,240 yards with 37 touchdowns during both of their senior seasons…Led offensive line who blocked as his team averaged over 400 yards per game during his senior season…Led Wolverines to 7-4 mark as a junior…A First Team All-Sea View League pick as a junior…Team averaged 170 yards passing and 120 yards rushing during his junior season…Four year starter at Aliso Niguel H.S. Personal: His father’s family is originally from Grand Forks, N.D...Son of John and Michelle Mitzel…Born May 17, 1995…Plans to major in business management.

54 Jake Neubauer Offensive Line/6-1 255/Fr. Bismarck, N.D./Bismarck H.S.

Prior to UMC: Played senior season at Rosemount High School in Rosemount, Minn…Helped team to 7-5 overall mark…Led team to section championship and finished playoffs as State Semi-Finalists…An All-Conference Honorable Mention selection…Named Rosemount High’s “Most Valuable Lineman”…Helped team to over 100 yards per game on the ground as a senior…Played at Bismarck High School in Bismarck, N.D. as a junior…Suffers from blood disorder known as hemophilia…Was named as a semifinalist for the Rudy Award, awarded to the nation’s most inspirational football players annually in honor of former University of Notre Dame walk-on Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger… Was one of 50 nominees nationwide…Led team to perfect 12-0 record and a State Championship in the state of North Dakota during his junior season…An All-Conference and All-State Second Team selection as a junior…Three year member of National Honor Society. Personal: Born Jan. 17, 1995…Son of Brenda Neubauer and John Zoller of Bismarck, N.D….Majoring in health science at UMC...A member of National Honor Scoiety and recipient of Presidential Award.

48 Louie Olmedo

Linebacker/5-11 213/Fr. San Diego, Calif./Patrick Henry H.S. High School: Notched 103 total tackles in 10 games as a senior…Team held opponents to 6.8 points per game…Caused one fumble…Made 70 total tackles with 43 solo tackles as a junior…Led team to 9-2 overall record and the first round of the CIF San Diego Section Playoffs… Record marked the first winning season in four years for Patrick Henry H.S…SDFNL All-Star Selection…Had an interception in All-Star game…Alex Spanos All-Star Selection…Led Patrick Henry to a total of six shutouts on defense…Had a season-high 12 tackles against San Diego H.S…Played competitive rugby and lacrosse at Patrick Henry H.S...Played short-stick defensive midfield for lacrosse team that went 11-9 and won the first CIF playoff game in school history to advance to the CIF San Diego Division I quarterfinals. Personal: Son of Maria Olmedo…Born April 27, 1995…Majoring in wildlife biology....Grandfather Robert Jacobs played football at University of St. Thomas in Minnesota.

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30 Dre Person

running back/5-11 197/R-Fr. Detroit, Mich./Grand Rapids C.C. Prior to UMC: Was All-City in Detroit while playing for Detroit Central H.S...Attended Grand Rapids C.C. Personal: Son of Brenda Daniels and Michael Person...Born June 6, 1993...Majoring in health sciences.

59 Anthony Peterson

Defensive Line/6-1 221/R-Fr. Swanville, Minn./Long prairie-Grey Eagle H.S. 2012 (Freshman): Redshirted initial collegiate season...Will have four years to play four starting in the 2013 season. Prior to UMC: Honorable Mention All-Prairie Conference North pick as a senior...Lettered three seasons in football...Earned two letters in baseball and one in wrestling. Personal: Son of Brad and Ann Peterson...Born July 31, 1994...Majoring in sports and recreation management at UMC.

1 Keoni Piceno

Wide Receiver/5-9 170/Fr. Wahiawa, Hawai’i/Leilehua H.S. Prior to UMC: Had 74 receptions for 832 yards and six touchdowns as a senior at Leilehua High School…Averaged 11.2 yards per reception for the Mules…Used occasionally as wildcat quarterback completing 5-of-17 passes for 45 yards…Ran 27 times for 97 yards as a senior… Named third-best receiver in the state of Hawai’I by Hawai’I Prep World heading into 2012 season…Two-Time First Team All-Oahu Red West First Team selection…Named Second Team All-Oahu Red West as a sophomore…Caught 39 passes for 530 yards and ran for 242 yards as a junior…Recruiting analyst Tom Lemming said about Piceno “He is an excellent route runner, catches everything within reach, shows a good vertical and is also adept at catching the long ball over either shoulder. He excels at cutting against the grain and reading defenses.”… Participated in Hawai’i vs. Oregon Academic All-American game....Named HUB All-Star West Offensive Most Valuable Player. Personal: Son of Kimo and Debbie Piceno...Born March 28, 1995...Undecided on major.

11 Ekolu Ramos, III Wide Receiver/5-10 160/Fr. Mililani, Hawai’i/Mililani H.S.

Prior to UMC: Caught 52 passes for 747 yards and 10 touchdowns…Ramos had seven catches for 115 yards versus Campbell High School… Named First Team All-Oahu Red West as a senior…Teammate of fellow signees Mike Atuaia and Beau Winchester…Named 11th-best wide receiver in Hawai’i by Hawai’i Prep World…Helped Trojans to a 10-3 mark and a loss in the semi-finals of the Hawai’I Division I state playoffs. Personal: Real name is Bruno Ramos III...Son of Jolin Barretto and Bruno Ramos...Born May 4, 1995...Undecided on major.

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52 Austin Strukel Linebacker/5-11 200/R-Fr. Virginia, Minn./Virginia H.S.

2012 (Freshman): Redshirted the 2012 season...Will have four years to play four starting in 2013. Prior to UMC: Played at Virginia H.S. in Virginia, Minn...Served as captain for the 2011 season...Voted All-Sea Range Conference...Had 129 total defensive points during the 2011 season...A National Honor Society member. Personal: Son of Mary Gregorich and Jason Strukel...Born Sept. 28, 1993...Majoring in business management and accounting.

34 Justin Tago Su'e Wide Receiver/5-11 175/Fr. EWA Beach, Hawai’i/Campbell H.S.

Prior to UMC: Played quarterback for Campbell H.S...Was 119-for-236 for 1,462 yards with 12 touchdowns as a senior at Campbell High School…Rushed 74 times for 358 yards with five touchdowns… Participated in Hawai’i vs. Oregon Academic All-American game...Named as a player that was on the cusp by Hawai’i Prep World…Named All-Oahu Red West Second Team…Helped Sabers to a 6-4 mark as a senior. Personal: Son of Felicia Tago and Roland Su’e...Born April 6, 1994...Majoring in environmental science.

35 Tanner Walsh Defensive Back/6-1 170/R-Fr. GaylorD, Minn./Sibley East H.S.

2012 (Freshman): Redshirted initial season at UMC...Will have four years to play four starting during the 2013 season. Prior to UMC: Was a three-year letterwinner at Sibley East H.S...Had 41 tackles and one interception as a senior...Started on offense and defense during prep career. Personal: Son of Randy and Ann Walsh...Born May 5, 1994...Majoring in golf and turf management...Father Randy played baseball at Winona State...Uncle Mike Hartwig played football at Minnesota Crookston.

46 Kalil Wilson

Defensive Back/5-9 148/Fr. Honolulu, Hawai’i/Forest Park H.S. (Va.) High School: Originally from Honolulu, Hawai’i, but went to high school at Forest Park H.S. in Woodbridge, Va…Played running back and safety...Named one of the “Best of The Rest” in the state of Virginia by Virginia Preps…Team went 5-6 as a senior. Personal: Son of George and Joni Wilson…Born Aug. 25, 1995…Majoring in general studies.

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First Row: Keoni Piceno, Marvin Miller, Lethzee Calderon, Tevin Kellum, Talo Pascal, Ben Bucholz, Andrew Hall, Ricky Jacobs, Andrew Steinfeldt, Ekolu Ramos, Kyle Larson, Joshua Perea, Nathan Cole, Nataki Morris. Second Row: Mychal Traylor, Jordan Manahan, Jonique Andrews, Tyler Hansen, Brody Davidson, Myint Maung, Paul Webster, Adam Eyton, Freedom McCullough, Keith McBride, Rene Lawson, Marzell Mitchell, Dre Person, Trent Galkoski, Billy Kellogg, Justin Tago Suâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;e. Third Row: Tanner Walsh, Marty Thorne, Abdilatif Ugas, Shyheim Roberts, Tommy Smith, Jacob Pinder, Greg Lofquist, Michael Williams, Ryan Hutton, Kevin Williams, Landon Cook, Louie Olmedo, Kevin Ellis, Josh Hughes, LaMar Daniels. Fourth Row: Austin Strukel, Anthony Fish, Jake Neubauer, Bobby Hitchcock, Anthony Peterson, Caleb Banks, Joe Machacek, Drew McDurmin, John Simmons, Jacob Christopherson, Tyman Hayashi, Sam Smith. Fifth Row: Jeff Pryor, Sam Hunter, Tyler Bos, Kevin Myers, John Mitzel, Matt Borowicz, Kalil Wilson, Mike Maw, Forrest Dunivin, Nicholas Exposito, Taylor Crassweller, Drew Selvestra, A.J. Wallace. Sixth Row: Videographer Shelby Naab, Videographer Allison Foster, Volunteer Assistant Coach Cecil Brown, Jr., Student Assistant Coach Tyler Roed, Assistant Coach Levi Bullerman, Assistant Coach Sean Knox, Assistant Head Coach Mark Dufner, Interim Head Coach Mike Fritze, Assistant Coach Jeff Cheek, Assistant Coach Mike Clark, Assistant Coach Robby Case, Volunteer Assistant Coach Stephen Henderson, Student Assistant Coach Stanley Harvey, Head Athletic Trainer Melanie Schulte, Assistant Athletic Trainer Liam Higginson, Assistant Athletic Trainer Tyson Skillings.

Coaching Staff

First Row: Volunteer Assistant Coach Cecil Brown, Jr., Student Assistant Coach Tyler Roed, Volunteer Assistant Coach Stephen Henderson, Student Assistant Coach Stanley Harvey. Second Row: Assistant Coach Sean Knox, Assistant Coach Mike Clark, Assistant Head Coach Mark Dufner, Interim Head Coach Mike Fritze, Assistant Coach Jeff Cheek, Assistant Coach Robby Case, Assistant Coach Levi Bullerman.

Team Captains

Tevin Kellum, Ricky Jacobs, Jeff Pryor, Keith McBride, Joshua Perea

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1 Keoni Piceno Fr., WR, 5-9 170 Wahiawa, Hawai’i

2 Marvin Miller Jr. R-So., DB, 6-0 198 Royal Palm Beach, Fla.

3 Lethzee Calderon R-So., DB, 5-11 175 Eagan, Minn.

4 Tevin Kellum Sr., DB, 6-0 190 Detroit, Mich.

5 Talo Pascal So., RB, 5-8 173 Arlington, Texas

6 Ben Bucholz R-So., QB, 6-7 233 Perham, Minn.

7 Andrew “Rock” Hall 8 Ricky Jacobs R-Jr., LB, 6-0 215 Sr., LB, 6-1 232 Detroit, Mich. Junction City, Kan.

9 Andrew Steinfeldt Sr., RB, 5-10 183 Green Bay, Wis.

10 Marcus Cheatham R-Jr., WR, 5-11 185 Stockton, Calif.

11 Ekolu Ramos III Fr., WR, 5-10 160 Mililani, Hawai’i

12 Kyle Larson Fr., QB, 6-1 173 Clayton, Wis.

13 Joshua Perea Sr., DB, 5-10 177 Pico Rivera, Calif.

14 Nathan Cole Fr., QB, 6-4 215 Aliso Viejo, Calif.

15 Nataki Morris Sr., DB, 5-9 173 Orlando, Fla.

16 Josh Ross So., WR, 6-4 170 Palmdale, Calif.

17 Mychal Traylor Fr., DB, 5-10 161 Cerritos, Calif.

18 Jordan Manahan Jr., QB, 5-11 192 Shuniah, Ontario

19 Jonique Andrews R-So., DL, 6-0 239 Oakland, Calif.

21 Tyler Hansen Jr., DB, 6-0 216 Morris, Minn.

22 Brody Davidson Jr., LB, 5-11 215 Crookston, Minn.

23 Myint Maung Jr., WR, 5-8 160 St. Paul, Minn.

24 Paul Webster Sr. DB, 5-11 175 Opa-Locka, Fla.

25 Adam Eyton Sr., TE, 6-4 210 Burnsville, Minn.

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26 Freedom McCullough Sr., DB, 6-2 211 Los Angeles, Calif.

27 Keith McBride Sr., RB, 5-11 211 Lodi, Wis.

32 Stanley Harvey R-Fr., WR, 6-2 200 Long Prairie, Minn.

33 Billy Kellogg Fr., RB, 5-10 168 Minneapolis, Minn.

40 Jacob Pinder Jr., TE, 6-4 233 Orlando, Fla.

41 Greg Lofquist Jr., DL, 6-1 225 S. St. Paul, Minn.

46 Kalil Wilson Fr., DB, 5-9 146 Honolulu, Hawai’i

48 Louie Olmedo Fr., LB, 5-11 213 San Diego, Calif.

28 Rene Lawson, Jr. 29 Marzell Mitchell III So., DL, 6-1 271 So., DB, 5-7 143 Arlington, Texas W. Palm Beach, Fla.

34 Justin Tago Su’e Fr., WR, 5-11 175 Ewa Beach, Hawai’i

35 Tanner Walsh R-Fr., DB, 6-1 170 Gaylord, Minn.

30 Dre Person R-Fr., RB, 5-11 197 Detroit, Mich.

31 Trent Galkoski Fr., DB, 6-0 194 La Mesa, Calif.

37 Abdilatif Ugas R-Fr., DB, 6-1 161 Lemon Grove, Calif.

39 Tommy Smith So., RB, 5-8 162 Naranja, Fla.

44 Kevin Williams 43 Ryan Hutton 42 Michael Williams Sr., RB, 5-7 218 Fr., WR, 5-11 170 Fr., RB, 5-7 220 Houston, Texas Thief River Falls, Minn. Miami, Fla.

49 Kevin Ellis Sr., DL, 6-3 211 Gary, Ind.

50 Josh Hughes R-Fr., OL, 6-4 236 Weeki Wachee, Fla.

51 LaMar Daniels Jr., DL, 6-3 225 Toledo, Ohio

45 Landon Cook Fr., LB, 5-9 218 San Clemente, Calif.

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52 Austin Strukel R-Fr., LB, 5-11 200 Virginia, Minn.

53 Anthony Fish Jr., OL, 6-1 290 Warroad, Minn.

63 Joe Machacek R-Fr., OL, 6-2 260 Eagan, Minn.

64 Drew McDurmin Fr., OL, 6-3 280 Ewa Beach, Hawai’i

72 Jeff Pryor Sr., OL, 6-3 306 Havana, Ill.

73 Sam Hunter Fr., DL, 6-1 279 San Clemente, Calif.

82 Mike Maw Fr., K, 5-7 170 White Bear Lake, Minn.

86 Forrest Dunivin Fr., WR, 6-4 195 Las Flores, Calif.

54 Jake Neubauer Fr., OL, 6-1 255 Bismarck, N.D.

55 Bobby Hitchcock 59 Anthony Peterson Fr., OL, 6-1 238 R-Fr., OL, 6-1 221 Dellwood, Minn. Swanville, Minn.

65 John Simmons 67 Jake Christopherson 70 Tyman Hayashi R-So., DL, 5-9 301 Fr.,DL, 6-1 256 Fr., OL, 6-0 273 Pillager, Minn. Sturgeon Lake, Minn. Kalihi, Hawai’i

74 Tyler Bos Sr., DL, 6-8 324 Larchwood, Iowa

75 Kevin Myers Sr., OL, 6-1 282 Monroe, N.J.

88 Nicholas Exposito 89 Taylor Crassweller So., TE, 6-4 237 Fr., WR, 6-2 170 Woodbridge, Va. Regina, Saskatchewan

76 John Mitzel Fr., OL, 6-5 280 Aliso Viejo, Calif.

91 Drew Selvestra R-So., DL, 6-3 246 Eagan, Minn.

60 Caleb Banks Fr., DL, 5-11 230 Stephen, Minn.

71 Sam Smith Jr., OL, 6-2 290 South St. Paul, Minn.

77 Matt Borowicz Jr., OL, 6-7 301 Stephen, Minn.

99 A.J. Wallace R-So., DL, 6-4 256 New Richmond, Wis.

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Roster Breakdown

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Keoni Piceno Lethzee Calderon Talo Pascal Ben Bucholz Ekolu Ramos Josh Perea Nataki Morris Mychal Traylor Jonique Andrews Myint Maung Adam Eyton Rene Lawson, Jr. Trent Galkoski Justin Tago Su’e Abdilatif Ugas Kalil Wilson Louie Olmedo Austin Strukel Joe Machacek Tyman Hayashi Tyler Bos John Mitzel Matt Borowicz Forrest Dunivin Nicholas Exposito Drew Selvestra

Kay-oh-nee Puh-say-no Lez-ee Call-der-own Tah-low Pass-cal Book-o-lz A-coal-lu Puh-ray-uh Nuh-tah-kee Michael John-neek Mint Mong Eat-on Ruh-nay Gal-koss-skee Tah-go Sue-ay Ab-dee-la-teef Oo-gus Ka-leel Ole-may-do St-rew-kel Ma-ha-check Tie-men Hy-ah-shee Boss Mit-zell Bo-rah-vich Dunn-a-vin X-po-zito Sel-vess-truh

By Class SENIORS (13) Bos, Ellis, Eyton, Jacobs, Kellum, McBride, McCullough, Morris, Myers, Perea, Pryor, Steinfeldt, Webster JUNIORS (11) Borowicz, Cheatham, Daniels, Davidson, Fish, Hall, Hansen, Lofquist, Manahan, Pinder, S. Smith, K. Williams SOPHOMORES (15) Andrews, Bucholz, Calderon, Exposito, Lawson, Machacek, Maung, Miller, Mitchell, Pascal, Simmons, T. Smith, Ugas, Wallace, M. Williams FRESHMEN (28) Banks, Christopherson, Cole, Cook, Crassweller, Dunivin, Galkoski, Harvey, Hayashi, Hitchcock, Hughes, Hunter, Hutton, Kellogg, Larson, Maw, McDurmin, Mitzel, Neubauer, Olmedo, Person, Peterson, Ramos, Strukel, Tago Su’e, Traylor, Walsh, Wilson

By State/Province MINNESOTA (23) Banks, Borowicz, Bucholz, Calderon, Christopherson, Davidson, Eyton, Fish, Hansen, Harvey, Hitchcock, Hutton, Kellogg, Lofquist, Machacek, Maung, Maw, Peterson, Selvestra, Simmons, Smith, Strukel, Walsh CALIFORNIA (14) Andrews, Cheatham, Cole, Cook, Dunivin, Galkoski, Hunter, McCullough, Mitzel, Olmedo, Perea, Ross, Traylor, Ugas FLORIDA (8) Hughes, Miller, Mitchell, Morris, Pinder, Smith, Webster, M. Williams HAWAI’I (6) Hayashi, McDurmin, Piceno, Ramos, Tago Su’e, Wilson WISCONSIN (4) Larson, K. McBride, Steinfeldt, Wallace MICHIGAN (3) Hall, Kellum, Person TEXAS (3) Lawson, Pascal, K. Williams ILLINOIS (1) Pryor INDIANA (1) Ellis IOWA (1) Bos KANSAS (1) Jacobs NEW JERSEY (1) Myers NORTH DAKOTA (1) Neubauer OHIO (1) Daniels VIRGINIA (1) Exposito ONTARIO (1) Manahan

SASKATCHEWAN (1) Crassweller

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## Name 1 Keoni Piceno 2 Marvin Miller, Jr. 3 Lethzee Calderon 4 Tevin Kellum 5 Talo Pascal 6 Ben Bucholz 7 Andrew “Rock” Hall 8 Ricky Jacobs 9 Andrew Steinfeldt 10 Marcus Cheatham 11 Ekolu Ramos 12 Kyle Larson 13 Joshua Perea 14 Nathan Cole 15 Nataki Morris 16 Josh Ross 17 Mychal Traylor 18 Jordan Manahan 19 Jonique Andrews 21 Tyler Hansen 22 Brody Davidson 23 Myint Maung 24 Paul Webster 25 Adam Eyton 26 Freedom McCullough 27 Keith McBride 28 Rene Lawson, Jr. 29 Marzell Mitchell III 30 Dre Person 31 Trent Galkoski 32 Stanley Harvey 33 Billy Kellogg 34 Justin Tago Su’e 35 Tanner Walsh 37 Adilatif Ugas 39 Tommy Smith 40 Jacob Pinder 41 Greg Lofquist 42 Michael Williams 43 Ryan Hutton 44 Kevin Williams 45 Landon Cook 46 Kalil Wilson

Pos WR DB DB DB RB QB LB LB RB WR WR QB DB QB DB WR DB QB DL DB LB WR DB TE DB RB DL DB RB DB WR RB WR DB DB RB TE DL RB WR RB LB DB

Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown 5-9 170 Fr. Wahiawa, Hawai’i 6-0 198 R-So. Royal Palm Beach, Fla. 5-11 175 R-So. Eagan, Minn. 6-0 190 Sr. Detroit, Mich. 5-8 173 So. Arlington, Texas 6-7 233 R-So. Perham, Minn. 6-0 215 R-Jr. Detroit, Mich. 6-1 232 Sr. Junction City, Kan. 5-10 183 Sr. Green Bay, Wis. 5-11 185 R-Jr. Stockton, Calif. 5-10 160 Fr. Mililani, Hawai’i 6-1 173 Fr. Clayton, Wis. 5-10 177 Sr. Pico Rivera, Calif. 6-4 215 Fr. Aliso Viejo, Calif. 5-9 173 Sr. Orlando, Fla. 6-4 170 So. Palmdale, Calif. 5-10 161 Fr. Cerritos, Calif. 5-11 192 Jr. Shuniah, Ontario 6-0 239 R-So. Oakland, Calif. 6-0 216 Jr. Morris, Minn. 5-11 215 Jr. Crookston, Minn. 5-8 160 R-So. St. Paul, Minn. 5-11 175 Sr. Opa-locka, Fla. 6-4 210 Sr. Burnsville, Minn. 6-2 211 Sr. Los Angeles, Calif. 5-11 211 Sr. Lodi, Wis. 6-1 271 So. Arlington, Texas 5-7 143 So. West Palm Beach, Fla. 5-11 197 R-Fr. Detroit, Mich. 6-0 194 Fr. La Mesa, Calif. 6-2 180 R-Fr. Long Prairie, Minn. 5-10 168 Fr. Minneapolis, Minn. 5-11 180 Fr. Ewa Beach, Hawai’i 6-1 170 R-Fr. Gaylord, Minn. 6-1 161 So. Lemon Grove, Calif. 5-8 162 So. Naranja, Fla. 6-4 233 Jr. Orlando, Fla. 6-1 225 Jr. South St. Paul, Minn. 5-7 220 R-So. Miami, Fla. 5-11 170 R-Fr. Thief River Falls, Minn. 5-7 218 R-Jr. Houston, Texas 5-9 218 Fr. San Clemente, Calif. 5-9 148 Fr. Woodbridge, Va.

## Name 48 Louie Olmedo 49 Kevin Ellis 50 Josh Hughes 51 LaMar Daniels 52 Austin Strukel 53 Anthony Fish 54 Jake Neubauer 55 Bobby Hitchcock 59 Anthony Peterson 60 Caleb Banks 63 Joe Machacek 64 Drew McDurmin 65 John Simmons 67 Jake Christopherson 70 Tyman Hayashi 71 Sam Smith 72 Jeff Pryor 73 Sam Hunter 74 Tyler Bos 75 Kevin Myers 76 John Mitzel 77 Matt Borowicz 82 Mike Maw 86 Forrest Dunivin 88 Nicholas Exposito 89 Taylor Crassweller 91 Drew Selvestra 99 A.J. Wallace

Pos LB DL OL DL LB OL OL OL DL DL OL OL DL DL OL OL OL DL DL OL OL OL K WR TE WR DL DL

Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown 5-11 213 Fr. San Diego, Calif. 6-3 211 Sr. Gary, Ind. 6-4 236 R-Fr. Weeki Wachee, Fla. 6-3 225 Jr. Toledo, Ohio 5-10 200 R-Fr. Virginia, Minn. 6-1 290 Jr. Warroad, Minn. 6-1 255 Fr. Bismarck, N.D. 6-1 238 Fr. Dellwood, Minn. 6-1 221 R-Fr. Swanville, Minn. 5-11 230 Fr. Stephen, Minn. 6-2 260 R-Fr. Eagan, Minn. 6-3 280 Fr. Ewa Beach, Hawai’i 5-9 301 R-So. Pillager, Minn. 6-1 256 Fr. Sturgeon Lake, Minn. 6-0 273 Fr. Kalihi, Hawai’i 6-2 290 Jr. South St. Paul, Minn. 6-3 306 Sr. Havana, Ill. 6-0 279 Fr. San Clemente, Calif. 6-8 324 Sr. Larchwood, Iowa 6-1 282 Sr. Monroe, N.J. 6-3 279 Fr. Aliso Viejo, Calif. 6-7 301 Jr. Stephen, Minn. 5-7 170 Fr. White Bear Lake, Minn. 6-4 195 Fr. Las Flores, Calif. 6-4 237 So. Woodbridge, Va. 6-1 165 R-Fr. Regina, Saskatchewan 6-3 246 R-So. Eagan, Minn. 6-4 256 R-So. New Richmond, Wis.

By Position QUARTERBACK (4) - Bucholz, Cole, Larson, Manahan

DEFENSIVE LINE (14) - Andrews, Banks, Bos, Christopherson, Daniels, Ellis, Hunter, Lawson, Lofquist, Peterson, Selvestra, Simmons, Wallace

RUNNING BACKS (8) - Kellogg, Maung, McBride, Pascal, Person, Smith, Steinfeldt

LINEBACKERS (6) - Cook, Davidson, Hall, Jacobs, Olmedo, Strukel

FULLBACK (3) - Lofquist, K. Williams, M. Williams

DEFENSIVE BACKS (12) - Calderon, Galkoski, Hansen, Kellum, McCullough, Miller, Mitchell, Morris, Traylor, Ugas, Webster, Wilson

TIGHT ENDS (3) - Exposito, Eyton, Pinder WIDE RECEIVERS (9) - Cheatham, Crassweller, Dunivin, Harvey, Hutton, Maung, Piceno, Ramos, Ross, Tago Su’e OFFENSIVE LINE (12) - Borowicz, Fish, Hayashi, Hitchcock, Hughes, Machacek, McDurmin, Mitzel, Myers, Neubauer, Pryor, Smith

KICKERS (2) - Maw, Thorne

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All-Conference

NSIC North Division First Team Offense Elby Pope, WR, Jr., University of Mary Andrew Muer, OL, Jr., University of Minnesota Duluth Phillip Klaphake, QB, Sr., St. Cloud State University Michael Walker, RB, Jr., St. Cloud State University Eli Shoemaker, WR, Sr., St. Cloud State University

NSIC North Division First Team Defense John Oyloe, DL, Sr., University of Mary Grant Singer, OLB, Jr., University of Mary Kenny Chowa, DB, Sr., University of Minnesota Duluth Buma Foncham, DL, Jr., University of Minnesota Duluth Colby Ring, LB, Sr., University of Minnesota Duluth Logan Dosch, DB, Sr., Northern State University Jack Moro, DB, Jr., St. Cloud State University Jeff Bias, DL, So., St. Cloud State University

NSIC North Division First Team Specialists Tyler Ryan, P, Sr., University of Mary Andrew Brees, K, So., University of Minnesota Duluth Aaron Roth, RS, Jr., University of Minnesota Duluth

NSIC North Division Second Team Offense Logan Lauters, RB, So., University of Minnesota Duluth Grant Schnobrich, OL, Sr., University of Minnesota Duluth Austin Sikorski, RB, Jr., University of Minnesota Duluth Zach Zweifel, WR, Jr., University of Minnesota Duluth Admir Mujakovic, OL, Sr., Minot State University Chad Peterson, WR, Jr., St. Cloud State University

NSIC North Division Second Team Defense Connor Quinn, LB, So., Bemidji State University Chris Vandervest, DL, Sr., University of Minnesota Duluth Caey Weinmann, LB, Jr., Minot State University Ikee Sirleaf, DL, Sr., Northern State University Todd Bestgen, LB, Jr., St. Cloud State University Luke Sebald, DL, So., St. Cloud State University Jordan Sefon, DB, R-Fr., St. Cloud State University

NSIC North Division Second Team Specialists Glyn Borel, RS, Sr., Minot State University Aaron LaDeaux, P, So., Minot State University

NSIC North Division Honorable Mention Ricky Jacobs, LB, Sr., University of Minnesota Crookston Tevin Kellum, DB, Sr., University of Minnesota Crookston Luke Artz, DL, Sr., Minot State University Logan Jones, DL, Sr., Minot State University Chad Marshall, LB, Sr., Minot State University Jared Jacobson, QB, Jr., Northern State University Jordan Piatz, WR, Jr., Northern State University Renard Robinson, WR, Jr., St. Cloud State University Tom Olson, OL, Sr., University of Minnesota Duluth Nate Zuk, LB, Sr., University of Minnesota Duluth

NSIC South Division First Team Offense Andrew Essman, OL, Sr., Minnesota State University, Mankato Josh Meeker, OL, Jr., Minnesota State University, Mankato Casey Beck, OL, R-Jr., Upper Iowa University Keaton Hosch, WR, R-Jr., Upper Iowa University Richard Lilla, OL, Sr., Winona State University Vance Ross, OL, Jr., Winona State University

NSIC South Division First Team Defense Zach Moore, DL, Sr., Concordia University, St. Paul Chris Schaudt, DL, Sr., Minnesota State University, Mankato

NSIC South Division First Team Specialists Sam Brockshus, K, Sr., Minnesota State University, Mankato

NSIC South Division Second Team Offense Grant Gebhardt, WR, Jr. Augustana College Dajon Newell, RB, Jr., Augustana College Carrington Hanna, WR, Sr., University of Sioux Falls Brandon Puffer, OL, Sr., Southwest Minnesota State University Cole Jaeschke, QB, R-Jr., Upper Iowa University Brent Schlote, OL, Sr., Wayne State College James Poliquin, OL, Sr., Winona State University

NSIC South Division Second Team Defense Thomas Vanasek, DB, Sr., Augustana College Chris Campbell, DL, Sr., Concordia University, St. Paul Jordan Halverson, LB, Jr., Concordia University, St. Paul Barry Ballinger, DL, Jr., Minnesota State University, Mankato Ethan Douglas, LB, Sr., Upper Iowa University Austin Pomajzl, DB, Sr., Wayne State College Jeff Van Den Top, DL, Jr., Wayne State College Morgan Weaver, LB, Jr., Winona State University

NSIC South Division Second Team Specialists

Chichi Ojika, RS, Sr., Winona State University

NSIC South Division Honorable Mention Steven Davis, OL, Sr., Concordia University, St. Paul Tom Obarski, K/P, Jr., Concordia University, St. Paul Tre Spears, RB, Jr., Concordia University, St. Paul Nathan Hancock, DB, Jr., Minnesota State University, Mankato Isaac Kolstad, LB, Sr., Minnesota State University, Mankato Michael Tolkamp, LB, Jr., University of Sioux Falls Tate Bunkers, DB, Sr., Southwest Minnesota State University Kyle Johnson, OL, Sr., Southwest Minnesota State University Jake Thiel, OL, Sr., Southwest Minnesota State University Jordan Andera, DB, Sr., Upper Iowa University Abram Walker, OL, Jr., Wayne State College Ryan Gerts, LB, Jr., Winona State University Alex Jensen, TE, Sr., Winona State University John Teigland, QB, Sr., Winona State University

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September 5

Bemidji State at Winona State, Winona, Minn., 6 P.M.

September 6

Upper Iowa at Minnesota Crookston, Crookston, Minn., 6 P.M.

September 7

Minot State at Concordia, St. Paul, St. Paul, Minn., 11 A.M. MSU Moorhead at Augustana, Sioux Falls, S.D., 1 P.M. Minnesota State at U-Mary, Bismarck, N.D., 2:30 P.M. Wayne State at Northern State, Aberdeen, S.D., 6 P.M. St. Cloud State at SW Minnesota State, Marshall, Minn., 6 P.M. Sioux Falls at Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, Minn., 6 P.M.

September 14

SW Minnesota State at MSU Moorhead, Moorhead, Minn., 1 P.M. U-Mary at Wayne State, Wayne, Neb., 1 P.M. Minnesota Duluth at Upper Iowa, Fayette, Iowa, 6 P.M. Concordia-St. Paul at Bemidji State, Bemidji, Minn., 6 P.M. Minnesota Crookston at Minnesota State, Mankato, Minn., 6 P.M. Augustana at Minot State, Minot, N.D., 6 P.M. Winona State at St. Cloud State, St. Cloud, Minn., 6 P.M. Northern State at Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, S.D., 6 P.M.

September 20

Minot State at SW Minnesota State, Marshall, Minn., 6 P.M.

September 21

Wayne State at Minnesota Crookston, Crookston, Minn., 1 P.M. Bemidji State at Augustana, Sioux Falls, S.D., 1 P.M. MSU Moorhead at Winona State, Winona, Minn., 1 P.M. Upper Iowa at Northern State, Aberdeen, S.D., 1 P.M. Sioux Falls at U-Mary, Bismarck, N.D., 2:30 P.M. Minnesota State at Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, Minn., 6 P.M. St. Cloud State at Concordia-St. Paul, St. Paul, Minn., 6 P.M.

September 28

U-Mary at Upper Iowa, Fayette, Iowa, 12 P.M. SW MInnesota State at Bemidji State, Bemidji, Minn., 1 P.M. Minnesota Crookston at Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, S.D., 1 P.M. Minnesota Duluth at Wayne State, Wayne, Neb., 1 P.M. Winona State at Minot State, Minot, N.D., 1:30 P.M. Northern State at Minnesota State, Mankato, Minn., 2 P.M. Concordia-St. Paul at MSU Moorhead, Moorhead, Minn., 2 P.M. Augustana at St. Cloud State, St. Cloud, Minn., 6 P.M.

October 5

Minnesota State at Concordia-St. Paul, St. Paul, Minn., 12 P.M. St. Cloud State at Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, Minn., 1 P.M. Wayne State at Augustana, Sioux Falls, S.D., 1 P.M. Bemidji State at Minnesota Crookston, Crookston, Minn., 1 P.M. Minot State at U-Mary, Bismarck, N.D., 2:30 P.M. MSU Moorhead at Northern State, Aberdeen, S.D., 2:30 P.M. Upper Iowa at Winona State, Winona, Minn., 6 P.M. Sioux Falls at Southwest Minnesota State, Marshall, Minn., 6 P.M.

October 12

U-Mary at Bemidji State, Bemidji, Minn., 1 P.M. Minnesota Crookston at St. Cloud State, St. Cloud, Minn., 1 P.M. Augustana at Minnesota State, Mankato, Minn., 1 P.M. Winona State at Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, S.D., 1 P.M.

Minnesota Duluth at MSU Moorhead, Moorhead, Minn., 2 P.M. Northern State at Minot State, Minot, N.D., 2:30 P.M. Concordia-St. Paul at Upper Iowa, Fayette, Iowa, 6 P.M. SW Minnesota State at Wayne State, Wayne, Neb., 6 P.M.

October 19

Sioux Falls at Concordia-St. Paul, St. Paul, Minn., 11 A.M. Minot State at Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, Minn. Upper Iowa at Augustana, Sioux Falls, S.D., 1 P.M. MSU Moorhead at Minnesota Crookston, Crookston, Minn., 1 P.M. Bemidji State at Northern State, Aberdeen, S.D., 2:30 P.M. Wayne State at Winona State, Winona, Minn., 2:30 P.M. St. Cloud State at U-Mary, Bismarck, N.D., 2:30 P.M. Minnesota State at SW Minnesota State, Marshall, Minn., 6 P.M.

October 26

U-Mary at MSU Moorhead, Moorhead, Minn., 1 P.M. Winona State at Minnesota State, Mankato, Minn., 1 P.M. Minot State at Minnesota Crookston, Crookston, Minn., 1 P.M. Concordia-St. Paul at Wayne State, Wayne, Neb., 1 P.M. Minnesota Duluth at Bemidji State, Bemidji, Minn., 2:30 P.M. Northern State at St. Cloud State, St. Cloud, Minn., 4 P.M. SW Minnesota State at Upper Iowa, Fayette, Iowa, 6 P.M. Augustana at Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, S.D., 6:30 P.M.

November 2

Wayne State at Minnesota State, Mankato, Minn., 1 P.M. St. Cloud State at Bemidji State, Bemidji, Minn., 1 P.M. Minnesota Crookston at Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, Minn., 1 P.M. Concordia-St. Paul at Augustana, Sioux Falls, S.D., 1 P.M. U-Mary at Northern State, Aberdeen, S.D., 1 P.M. Winona State at SW Minnesota State, Marshall, Minn., 1 P.M. MSU Moorhead at Minot State, Minot, N.D., 1:30 P.M. Sioux Falls at Upper Iowa, Fayette, Iowa, 6 P.M.

November 9

Minot State at St. Cloud State, St. Cloud, Minn., 1 P.M. Upper Iowa at Wayne State, Wayne, Neb., 1 P.M. Minnesota State at Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, S.D., 1 P.M. SW Minnesota State at Concordia-St. Paul, St. Paul, Minn., 1 P.M. Minnesota Duluth at U-Mary, Bismarck, N.D., 1 P.M. Northern State at Minnesota Crookston, Crookston, Minn., 1 P.M. Augustana at Winona State, Winona, Minn., 1 P.M. Bemidji State at MSU Moorhead, Moorhead, Minn., 1 P.M.

November 16

Minnesota State at Upper Iowa, Fayette, Iowa, 12 P.M. Minnesota Crookston at U-Mary, Bismarck, N.D., 1 P.M. MSU Moorhead at St. Cloud State, St. Cloud, Minn., 1 P.M. Sioux Falls at Wayne State, Wayne, Neb., 1 P.M. Minnesota Duluth at Northern State, Aberdeen, S.D., 1 P.M. SW Minnesota State at Augustana, Sioux Falls, S.D., 1 P.M. Winona State at Concordia-St. Paul, St. Paul, Minn., 1 P.M. Bemidji State at Minot State, Minot, N.D., 1:30 P.M.

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Game 1 - Crookston, Minn. SEpt. 6 - 6 p.m.

Game 2 - Mankato, Minn. SEpt. 14 - 6 p.m.

Game 3 - Crookston, Minn. SEpt. 21 - 1 p.m.

UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY PEACOCKS

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO MAVERICKS

Wayne State College (Neb.) Wildcats

Location: Fayette, Iowa Founded: 1857 Enrollment: 1,000 Nickname: Peacocks Colors: Peacock Blue & White National Affiliation: NCAA Division II Conference: NSIC President: Dr. William Duffy Athletic Director: David Miller Head Coach: Tom Shea Record at Upper Iowa: 10-34 (Fifth Year) Career Record: 115-110-3 (23rd Year) Sports Information Director: Howard Thompson Phone: 563-425-5307 Email: thompsonh@uiu.edu Athletic Website: http://www.upperiowaathletics.com/ 2012 Football Record: 2-9 (2-9 NSIC)

Location: Mankato, Minn. Founded: 1868 Enrollment: 15,408 Nickname: Mavericks Colors: Purple & Gold National Affiliation: NCAA Division II Conference: NSIC President: Dr. Richard Davenport Athletic Director: Kevin Buisman Head Coach: Aaron Keen Record at Minnesota State: 13-1 (Second Year) Career Record: 36-28 (Seventh Year) Interim Ass’t Director of Comm.: Nick Burns Phone: 952-380-8056 Email: nicholas.burns@mnsu.edu Athletic Website: http://www.msumavericks.com 2012 Football Record: 13-1 (11-0 NSIC)

Location: Wayne, Neb. Founded: 1910 Enrollment: 3,558 Nickname: Wildcats Colors: Black & Gold National Affiliation: NCAA Division II Conference: NSIC President: Curt Frye Athletic Director: Mike Powicki Head Coach: Dan McLaughlin Record at Wayne State: 52-38 (Ninth Year) Career Record: 52-38 (Ninth Year) Sports Information Director: Mike Grosz Phone: 402-375-7326 Email: migrosz1@wsc.edu Athletic Website: http://www.wscwildcats.com 2012 Football Record: 6-5 (6-5 NSIC)

Game 4 - Sioux Falls, S.D. SEpt. 28 - 1 p.m.

Game 5 - Crookston, Minn. Oct. 5 - 1 p.m.

Game 6 - St. Cloud, Minn. Oct. 12 - 1 p.m.

University of Sioux Falls Cougars

Bemidji State University Beavers

St. Cloud State University Huskies

Location: Sioux Falls, S.D. Founded: 1883 Enrollment: 1,519 Nickname: Cougars Colors: Purple & White National Affiliation: NCAA Division II Conference: NSIC President: Dr. Mark Benedetto Athletic Director: Kevin Hesser Head Coach: Jed Stugart Record at Sioux Falls: 27-7 (Fourth Year) Career Record:53-14 (Seventh Year) Sports Information Director: Stephanie Pendrys Phone: 605-575-2074 Email: stephanie.pendrys@usiouxfalls.edu Athletic Website: http://www.usfcougars.com 2012 Football Record: 9-2 (9-2 NSIC)

Location: Bemidji, Minn. Founded: 1919 Enrollment: 5,360 Nickname: Beavers Colors: Green & White National Affiliation: NCAA Division II Conference: NSIC President: Dr. Richard Hanson Athletic Director: Tracy Dill Head Coach: Jeff Tesch Record at Bemidji State: 113-71 (18th Year) Career Record:113-71 (18th Year) Ass’t Media Relations Director: Dax Larson Phone: 218-755-4603 Email: dlarson@bemidjistate.edu Athletic Website: http://www.bsubeavers.com 2012 Football Record: 7-4 (7-4 NSIC)

Location: St. Cloud, Minn. Founded: 1869 Enrollment: 16,457 Nickname: Huskies Colors: Cardinal & Black National Affiliation: NCAA Division II Conference: NSIC President: Dr. Earl H. Potter Athletic Director: Heather Weems Head Coach: Scott Underwood Record at Bemidji State: 40-18 (Sixth Year) Career Record:40-18 (Sixth Year) Media Relations Director: Anne Abicht Phone: 320-308-2141 Email: aabicht@stcloudstate.edu Athletic Website: http://www.scsuhuskies.com 2012 Football Record: 7-4 (7-4 NSIC)

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Opponents

Game 7 - Crookston, Minn. Oct. 19 - 1 P.M.

Game 8 - Crookston, Minn. Oct. 26 - 1 P.M.

Game 9 - Duluth, Minn. Nov. 2 - 1 P.M.

Minnesota STate University Moorhead Dragons

Minot State University Beavers

University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs

Location: Moorhead, Minn. Founded: 1887 Enrollment: 7,500 Nickname: Dragons Colors: Red & White National Affiliation: NCAA Division II Conference: NSIC President: Dr. Edna Szymanski Athletic Director: Doug Peters Head Coach: Steve Laqua Record at MSU Moorhead: 3-19 (3rd Year) Career Record: 3-19 (3rd Year) Sports Information Director: Tom Berg Phone: 218-477-2550 Email: tom.berg@mnstate.edu Athletic Website: http://www.msumdragons.com 2012 Football Record: 1-10 (1-10 NSIC)

Location: Minot, N.D. Founded: 1913 Enrollment: 3,376 Nickname: Beavers Colors: Red & Green National Affiliation: NCAA Division II Conference: NSIC President: Dr. David Fuller Athletic Director: Rick Hedberg Head Coach: Paul Rudolph Record at Minot State: 31-31 (7th Year) Career Record: 74-78 (16th Year) Sports Information Director. Michael Linnell Phone: 701-858-3681 Email: michael.linnell@minotstateu.edu Athletic Website: http://http://www.msubeavers.com/ 2012 Football Record: 3-8 (3-8 NSIC)

Location: Duluth, Minn. Founded: 1895 Enrollment: 11,800 Nickname: Bulldogs Colors: Maroon & Gold National Affiliation: NCAA Division II Conference: NSIC President: Dr. Lendley C. Black Athletic Director: Josh Berlo Head Coach: Curt Wiese Record at Minnesota Duluth: 0-0 (First Year) Career Record: 9-11 (Third Year) Sports Information Director: Bob Nygaard Phone: 218-726-8191 Email: bnygaard@d.umn.edu Athletic Website: http://www.umdbulldogs.com 2012 Football Record: 10-2 (10-2 NSIC)

Game 10 - Crookston, Minn. Nov. 9 - 1 p.m.

Game 11 - Bismarck, N.D. Nov. 16 - 1 p.m.

Northern STate University Wolves

University of Mary Marauders

Location: Aberdeen, S.D. Founded: 1901 Enrollment: 3,622 Nickname: Wolves Colors: Maroon & Gold National Affiliation: NCAA Division II Conference: NSIC President: Dr. James Smith Athletic Director: Josh Moon Head Coach: Tom Dosch Record at Northern State: 13-20 (Fourth Year) Career Record:38-37 (Eighth Year) Media Relations Director: Kevin DeVries Phone: 605-626-7748 Email: Kevin.Devries@northern.edu Athletic Website: http://www.nsuwolvesathletics.com 2012 Football Record: 6-5 (6-5 NSIC)

Location: Bismarck, N.D. Founded: 1959 Enrollment: 3,280 Nickname: Marauders Colors: Orange & Blue National Affiliation: NCAA Division II Conference: NSIC President: Monsignor James Patrick Shea Athletic Director: Roger Thomas Head Coach: Myron Schulz Record at U-Mary: 97-55 (15th Year) Career Record:97-55 (15th Year) Sports Information Director: Brian Larson Phone: 701-355-8354 Email: bslarson@umary.edu Athletic Website: http://www.goumary.com 2012 Football Record: 4-7 (4-7 NSIC)

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GOLDEN EAGLE FOOTBALL RECORDS (TEAM) RUSHING YARDS Game 518 vs. MSU Moorhead (2004) 391 vs. MSU Moorhead (2003) 364 vs. MSU Moorhead (2011) 330 vs. Mayville State (2009) 321 vs. MSU Moorhead (2005) Season 1.2,546 (2011) 2. 2,071 (2001) 3. 2,051 (2004) 4. 1,864 (1998) 5. 1,784 (2003) PASSES ATTEMPTED Game 1. 51 vs. Mt. Senario (1995) 2. 49 vs. Northern State (2003) T3. 48 vs. Upper Iowa (2007) T3. 48 vs. Northern State (2009) 5. 47 vs. Wayne State College (2005)

Season 1. 330 (2012) 2. 323 (2003) 3. 319 (2009) 4. 295 (1997) 5. 288 (1999)

PASSES COMPLETED Game: 1. 34 vs. Mt. Senario (1995) 2. 28 vs. Wayne State College (2005) 3. 26 vs. Bemidji State (2012) 4. 25 vs. Northern State (2009) 5. 24 vs. Upper Iowa (2010)

Season 1. 182 (2012) 2. 154 (2003) 3. 149 (2009) 4. 140 (1999) 5. 129 (2006)

PASSING YARDS Game 1. 363 vs. U-Mary (2012) 2. 325 vs. Bemidji State (2008) 3. 313 vs. Bemidji State (2005) 4. 309 vs. Wayne State College (2005) 5. 291 vs. Mayville State (2010)

Season 1. 1,808 (1996) 2. 1,806 (2012) 3. 1,799 (1999) 4. 1,681 (2003) 5. 1,577 (1998)

TOTAL PLAYS Game 1. 97 vs. Concordia-St. Paul (2001) 2. 88 vs. Concordia-St. Paul (2003) 3. 87 vs. MSU Moorhead (2011) 4. 86 vs. Upper Iowa (2007) 5. 85 vs. St. Cloud State (2012) Season 1. 784 (2001) 2. 765 (2012) 3. 753 (2003) 4. 728 (2011) 5. 717 (2002) TOTAL YARDS Game 1. 581 vs. MSU Moorhead (2004) 2. 557 vs. Minnesota Morris (2003) 3. 514 vs. MSU Moorhead (2005) 4. 501 vs. Mayville State (2009) 5. 488 vs. Bemidji State (2008) Season 1. 3,465 (2003) 2. 3,434 (2001) T3. 3,349 (2011) T3. 3,349 (2012) 5. 3,180 (2002) TOTAL POINTS SCORED Game 1. 60 vs. Minnesota Morris (2000) T2. 54 vs. Minnesota Morris (1997) T2. 54 vs. Concordia-St. Paul (2001) 4. 52 vs. Concordia-St. Paul (1999) 5. 49 vs. Southwest Minnesota State (2003) Season 1. 280 (1997) 2. 199 (2003) 3. 187 (2012) 4. 184 (2002) 5. 173 (2004)

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THE LONGEST YARD (INDIVIDUAL) RUN

1. 92, Mark Olsonawski vs. Black Hills State (1998) T2. 85, Calvin McMullen vs. Upper Iowa (2008) T2. 85, R.J. Rollins vs. MSU Moorhead (2005) T4. 80, Mike Hurst (2002) T4. 80, Femaj Billings-Frazier (2000) 5. 79, Justin Schreiber (2001)

PASS 1. 92, Justin Schreiber (2001) 2. 77, T.J. Tiesler (1998) 3. 75, Tim Ennis vs. Winona State (2008) 4. 71, T.J. Tiesler (1999) 5. 70, T.J. Tiesler (1999) RECEPTION 1. 92, Mike Olsonawski (2001) 2. 77, J. Lee (1998) 3. 75, Jordan Lecher vs. Winona State (2008) 4. 71, Carl Aho (1999) 5. 70, Jonathan David (1999) FIELD GOAL 1. 57, Louie Sylvester vs. North Dakota (2000) 2. 50, Louie Sylvester (1998) 3. 48, Louie Sylvester (1997) 4. 47, Stephen Henderson vs. U-Mary (2012) 5. 46, Louie Sylvester (1999) PUNT RETURN 1. 89, Neil Austin vs. Minnesota Morris (2001) 2. 59, Aaron McGoy (2003) 3. 56, Brad Daak (1998) 4. 44, Mike Olsonawski (2002) 5. 33, Randy Lee (1998) KICKOFF RETURN 1. 91, Chris Wooding vs. Upper Iowa (2009) 2. 90, Luon Spearman (2002) 3. 88, Talo Pascal vs. Minnesota Duluth (2012) 4. 87, Randy Lee (1998) 5. 84, Mike Olsonawski (2002) INTERCEPTION RETURN 1.95, Nick Starcevic vs. Augustana (2004) 2. 90, Mike Nordby (1998) 3. 85, Marcus Galan vs. Winona State (2012) 4. 79, Matt Forse (2004) 5. 78, Jay Schreiber (2003) FUMBLE RETURN 1. 88, Andy Barnum vs. St. Cloud State (2004) 2. 59, Jermaine Isaac (2001) 3. 50, Phil Hatcher (2001) 4. 43, Jason Simmons (2003) 5. 38, Rene Lawson (2012) PUNT 1. 85, R.J. Rollins (2005) 2. 82, David Anderson (2010) 3. 75, Louie Sylvester (2000) 4. 72, Jason Lindquist (1997) 5. 71, R.J. Rollins (2004)

RUSHING (INDIVIDUAL) ATTEMPTS

Game 1. 52, R.J. Rollins vs. MSU Moorhead (11/5/05) 2. 45, R.J. Rollins vs. Northern State (10/30/04) 3. 43, Richard Haley vs. Southwest Minnesota STate (9/22/12) 4. 41, R.J. Rollins vs. MSU Moorhead (11/6/04) 5. 36, R.J. Rollins vs. Bemidji State (10/16/04)

Season 1. 305, Richard Haley (2011) 2. 293, Derrick Sanders (1995) 3. 285, R.J. Rollins (2005) 4. 270, R.J. Rollins (2004) 5. 263, Mark Olsonawski (1997)

Career 1. 584, R.J. Rollins (2002-05) 2. 543, Richard Haley (2011-12) 3. 493, Derrick Sanders (1994-95) 4. 491, Mark Olsonawski (1995-98) 5. 477, Justin Schreiber (1999-02) YARDS Game 1. 384, R.J. Rollins vs. MSU-Moorhead (2004) 2. 313, R.J. Rollins vs. MSU Moorhead (11/3/05) 3. 278, Mark Olsonawski vs. Black Hills State (1998) 4. 238, R.J. Rollins vs. Northern State (10/30/04) 5. 237, Richard Haley vs. MSU Moorhead (9/24/11)

Season 1. 1,556, Richard Haley (2011) 2. 1,549, R.J. Rollins (2004) 3. 1,430, Derrick Sanders (1995) 4. 1,402, R.J. Rollins (2005) 5. 1,324, Mark Olsonawski (1997)

Career 1. 3,073, R.J. Rollins (2002-05) 2. 2,690, Richard Haley (2011-12) 3. 2,656, Mark Olsonawski (1995-98) 4. 2,289, Derrick Sanders (1994-95) 5. 1,764, Justin Schreiber (1999-02)

TOUCHDOWNS Game T1. 5, R.J. Rollins vs. MSU Moorhead (11/6/04) T1. 5, R.J. Rollins vs. MSU Moorhead (11/5/04) 3. 4, Mark Olsonawski vs. Martin Luther (1997) T4. 3, Richard Haley vs. Southwest Minnesota State (9/22/12) T4. 3, Richard Haley vs. Northern State (10/15/11) T4. 3, Keith McBride vs. MSU Moorhead (9/25/10) T4. 3, Calvin McMullen vs. Upper Iowa (11/8/08) T4. 3, Eric John vs. MSU Moorhead (11/3/07) T4. 3, R.J. Rollins vs. Southwest Minnesota State (10/22/05) T4. R.J. Rollins vs. Southwest Minnesota State (10/23/04) T4. Luon Spearman vs. Southwest Minnesota State (10/4/03)

Season 1. 18, Mark Olsonawski (1997) 2. 17, R.J. Rollins (2004) 3. 13, Derrick Sanders (1995) T4. 12, Dave Baumgartner (1996) T4. 12, R.J. Rollins (2005)

Career 1. 31, Mark Olsonawski (1995-98) 2. 29, R.J. Rollins (2002-05) 3. 16, Derrick Sanders (1994-95) 4. 14, Richard Haley (2011-12) T5. 13, Dave Baumgartner (1995-98) T5. 13, Justin Schreiber (1999-02) T5. 13, Keith McBride (2009-Pr.)

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PASSING (INDIVIDUAL)

ATTEMPTS Game 1. 51, Brent Halbersma vs. Mt. Senario (1995) 2. 48, Tim Ennis vs. Northern State (10/3/09) 3. 47, Chris Zellmer vs. Wayne State (9/24/05) 4. 43, Chris Zellmer vs. Bemidji State (10/15/04) T5. 42, Josh Kreutner vs. Upper Iowa (10/6/07) T5. 42, Tim Ennis vs. Upper Iowa (11/7/09) Season 1. 293, A.J. Barge (2012) 2. 287, Scott Strohmeier (1996) 3. 275, Brent Halbersma (1995) 4. 273, Tim Ennis (2009) 5. 264, Justin Schreiber (2001) Career 1. 645, Justin Schreiber (1999-02) 2. 497, Scott Strohmeier (1996-97) 3. 466, T.J. Tiesler (1998-99) 4. 462, Chris Zellmer (2005-06) 5. 449, A.J. Barge (2011-12) COMPLETIONS Game 1. 34, Brent Halbersma vs. Mt. Senario (1995) 2. 28, Chris Zellmer vs. Wayne State (9/24/05) 3. 26, A.J. Barge vs. U-Mary (11/10/12) 4. 25, Tim Ennis vs. Northern State (10/3/09) 5. 24, Josh Perea vs. Upper Iowa (10/9/10) Season 1. 168, A.J. Barge (2012) 2. 156, Scott Strohmeier (1996) 3. 135, Tim Ennis (2009) T4. 122, Brent Halbersma (1995) T4. 122, T.J. Tiesler (1998)

Career 1. 284, Justin Schreiber (1999-02) 2. 270, Scott Strohmeier (1996-97) 3. 261, Tim Ennis (2007-10) 4. 246, A.J. Barge (2011-12) 5. 229, T.J. Tiesler (1998-99)

COMPLETION % Game 1. 72.2 & (26-36) A.J. Barge vs. U-Mary (2012) 2. 70.8% (17-24) Scott Strohmeier vs. U of M. Morris (1996) 3. 68.8 % (11-16) A.J. Barge vs. Mayville State (2011) T4. 66.7 % (20-30) A.J. Barge vs. Minot State (2012) T4. 66.7 % (8-12) Tim Ennis vs. Winona State (2009) T4. 66.7 % (8-12) Jason Simmons vs. Wayne State (2004) Season 1. 57.3% (168-293) A.J. Barge (2012) 2. 54.4 % (156-287) Scott Strohmeier (1996) 3. 50.7 % (107-211) T.J. Tiesler (1999) 4. 50.3 % (100-199) Chris Zellmer (2006) 5. 50.0 % (78-156) A.J. Barge (2011)

Career 1. 54.8% (246-449) A.J. Barge (2011-12) 2. 51.2% (270-527) Scott Strohmeier (1996-97) 3. 50.8 % (129-254) David Drexler (2002-03) 4. 48.9 % (261-534) Tim Ennis (2007-10) 5. 48.9 % (228-466) T.J. Tiesler (1998-99)

TOUCHDOWNS Game T1. 4, Justin Schreiber vs. Concordia-St. Paul (2001) T1. 4, Scott Strohmeier vs. Mayville State (1996) T3. 3, Tim Ennis vs. Mayville State (2009) T3. 3, Tim Ennis vs. Bemidji State (2008) T5. Multiple Players with 2 TD Passes

Season 1. 16, T. J. Tiesler (1999)

2. 15, Scott Strohmeier (1996) T3. 12, T.J. Tiesler (1998) T3. 12, Scott Strohmeier (1997) T5. 10, A.J. Barge (2012) T5. 10, Brent Halbersma (1995)

Career T1. 28, T. J. Tiesler (1998-99) T1. 28, Justin Schreiber (1999-02) 3. 27, Scott Strohmeier (1996-97) 4. 17, Tim Ennis (2007-10) 5. 15, A.J. Barge (2011-12) YARDS Game 1. 325, Tim Ennis vs. Bemidji State (10/10/08) 2. 318, A.J. Barge vs. U-Mary (11/10/12) 3. 309, Chris Zellmer vs. Wayne State (9/24/05) 4. 286, Justin Schreiber vs. Concordia-St. Paul (2001) 5. 279, Scott Strohmeier vs. Mayville State (1996)

Season 1. 1,775, Scott Strohmeier (1996) 2. 1,642, A.J. Barge (2012) 3. 1,566, T.J. Tiesler (1998) 4. 1,408, Brent Halbersma (1995) 5. 1,404, T.J. Tiesler (1998)

Career 1. 3,520, Justin Schreiber (1999-02) 2. 3,159, Scott Strohmeier (1996-97) 3. 2,970, T.J. Tiesler (1998-99) 4. 2,921, Tim Ennis (2007-10) 5. 2,374, A.J. Barge (2011-12)

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PASS RECEIVING (INDIVIDUAL)

RECEPTIONS Game T1. 12, Mark Olsonawski (1996, Valley City State) T1. 12, Jordan Lecher (10/3/09 vs. Northern State) 3. 11, Carl Aho (11/7/98 vs. Mayville State) 4. 10, Jordan Lecher (9/26/09 vs. MSU Moorhead) T5. 9, Keith McBride (11/20/12 vs. U-Mary T5. 9, Josh Ross (11/20/ 12 vs. U-Mary) T5. 9, Cornelius King (10/18/08 vs. Bemidji State) T5. 9, Jon Barvels (9/24/05 vs. Wayne State) Season 1. 68, Mark Olsonawski (1999) 2. 52, Carl Aho (1999) 3. 50, Aaron McGoy (2003) 3. 48, Carl Aho (1998) 4. 43, Josh Ross (2012)

Career 1. 148, Mark Olsonawski (1995-98) 2. 135, Carl Aho (1996-99) 3. 71, Jor Grafsgaard (2004-07) 4. 67, Jordan Lecher (2008-11) 5. 65, Antoni Williams (2009-10)

YARDS Game 1. 163, Cornelius King vs. Bemidji State (10/18/08) 2. 148, Aaron Wall vs. Bemidji State (9/22/07) 3. 135, Jon Barvels vs. Wayne State (9/24/05) 4. 131, Jordan Lecher vs. Mayville State (9/2/2010) 5. 130, Keith McBride vs. U-Mary (11/10/2012)

Season 1. 747, Mark Olsonawski (1996) 2. 735, Carl Aho (1998) 3. 711, Jonathan David (1999) 4. 631, Aaron McGoy (2003) 5. 619, Mark Olsonawski (1995)

Career 1. 1,762, Carl Aho (1996-99) 2. 1,629, Mark Olsonawski (1995-98) 3. 929, Aaron Wall (2007-08) 4. 904, Jor Grafsgaard (2004-07) 5. 805, Jordan Lecher (2008-11)

TOUCHDOWNS Game T1. 2, Cornelius King (10/18/08 vs. Bemidji State) T1. 2, Mike Olsonawski (2001 vs. Concordia-St. Paul) T1. 2, Carl Aho (1997 vs. Mt. Senario) T1. 2, Carl Aho (1997 vs. Minnesota Morris) T1. 2, Adam Steege (1997 vs. Martin Luther) T1. 2, Mark Olsonawski (1995 vs. Minnesota Morris) T1. 2, Mark Olsonawski (1996 vs. Trinity College) T1. 2, Mark Olsonawski (1996 vs. Minot State) T1. 2, Travis Bjerke (1996 vs. Mayville State) T1. 2, Casey Crompton (1994 vs. Crown College) T1. 2, Casey Crompton (1994 vs. Trinity College) T1. 2, Marcus Chatham (2012 vs. Minot State) T1. 2, Marcus Cheatham (2012 vs. U-Mary) Season 1. 9, Jonathan David (1999) T2. 8, Carl Aho (1998) T2. 8, Marcus Cheatham (2012) T2. 8, Carl Aho (1999) T5. 6, Casey Crompton (1994) T5. 6, Mark Olsonawski (1996) T5. 6, Mark Olsonawski (1995) T5. 6, Carl Aho (1997) Career 1. 23, Carl Aho (1996-99) 2. 12, Mark Olsonawski (1995-98) 3. 9, Jonathan David (1999) 4. 8, Marcus Cheatham (2009-Pr.) T5. 7, Jordan Lecher (2008-11) T5. 7, Mike Olsonawski (1999-02)

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SCORING (INDIVIDUAL)

TOUCHDOWNS Game T1. 5, R.J. Rollins vs. MSU Moorhead (2004) T1. 5, R.J. Rollins vs. MSU Moorhead (2005) T1. 5, Justin Schreiber vs. Concordia-St. Paul (2001) T3. 4, A.J. Barge vs. Mayville State (2011) T3. 4, Tim Ennis vs. Bemidji State (2008) T5. 9 players with 3 TD

Season 1. 18, Mark Olsonawski (1997) T2. 17, R.J. Rollins (2004) T2. 17, Scott Strohmeier (1996) 4. 16, T.J. Tiesler (1999) 5. 15, Justin Schreiber (2002)

Career 1. 42, Justin Schreiber (1999-02) 2. 40, Mark Olsonawski (1995-98) T3. 30, R.J. Rollins (2002-05) T3. 30, Scott Strohmeier (1996-97) 5. 29, T.J. Tiesler (1998-99)

FIELD GOALS Game T1. 3, Scott Turnbull vs. Mayville State (1995) T1. 3, Louie Sylvester vs. Minnesota Duluth (2000) T3. 2, Stephen Henderson vs. Northern State (2012) T3. 2, Stephen Henderson vs. U-Mary (2012) T3. 2, Chris Secrest vs. St. Cloud State (2011) T3. 2, John Obarski vs. Wayne State (2005) T3. 2, John Obarski vs. Concordia-St. Paul (2005) T3. 2, John Obarski vs. Northern State (2005) Season 1. 11, Louie Sylvester (1998) 2. 10, Louie Sylvester (2000) 3. 9, Louie Sylvester (1997) 4. 7, Scott Turnbull (1995) T5. 6, Jon Obarski (2005) T5. 6, Stephen Henderson (2012)

Career: 1. 35, Louie Sylvester (1997-2000) 2. 10, Chris Secrest (2008-12) 3. 8, Scott Turnbull (1994-95) T4. 6, John Obarski (2005) T4. 6, Stephen Henderson (2011-12)

EXTRA POINTS Game 1. 7, Louie Sylvester vs. Minnesota Morris (1997) T2. 6, Chris Secrest vs. Mayville State (2009) T2. 6, Stan Shurson vs. MSU Moorhead (2007) T4. 4, John Obarski vs. MSU Moorhead (2005) T4. 4, Chris Secrest vs. Mayville State (2010) T4. 4, Chris Secrest vs. Mayville State (2011)

Season T1. 28, Louie Sylvester (1997) T1. 28, Louie Sylvester (1999) 3. 24, Louie Sylvester (2000) T4. 23, Louie Sylvester (1998) T4. 23, Dane Johnson (2001)

Career 1. 103, Louie Sylvester (1997-2000) T2. 42, Chris Secrest (2009-12) T2. 42, Dane Johnson (2001-02) T4. 26, Scott Turnbull (1994-95) T4. 26, R.J. Rollins (2002-05)

PUNTING (INDIVIDUAL)

ATTEMPTS Game 1. 12, R.J. Rollins vs. University of South Dakota (2005) T2. 11, R.J. Rollins vs. Concordia-St. Paul (2004) T2. 11, Chris Secrest vs. Minnesota Duluth (2009) T4. 10, Travis Coulson vs. MSU Moorhead (2008) T4. 10, Chris Secrest vs. Augustana College (2009) Season 1. 74, Eric Albrecht (2001) T2. 68, R.J. Rollins (2004) T2. 68, Travis Coulson (2008) 4. 66, R.J. Rollins (2005) T5. 64, Travis Coulson (2007) T5. 64, Chris Secrest (2009) Career 1. 176, Chris Secrest (2009-12) 2. 164, Louie Sylvester (1997-2000) 3. 149, R.J. Rollins (2002-05) 4. 132, Travis Coulson (2007-08) 5. 106, Jason Lindquist (1996-97) AVERAGE Game 1. 52.9, Jason Lindquist vs. Montana Tech (1997) 2. 46.5, James Rantala vs. Minnesota Morris (2003) 3. 45.6, R.J. Rollins vs. Winona State (2005) 4. 44.7, Travis Coulson vs. Bemidji State (2008) 5. 43.9, Travis Coulson vs. Northern State (2007) Season 1. 39.9, Louie Sylvester (2000) 2. 38.3, Travis Coulson (2008) 3. 38.2, Travis Coulson (2007) 4. 37.1, Louie Sylvester (1999) 5. 36.8, James Rantala (2003) Career 1. 38.2, Travis Coulson (2007-08) 2. 37.5, Louie Sylvester (1997-00) 3. 34.3, R.J. Rollins (2002-05) 4. 33.2, Jason Lindquist (1996-97) 5. 32.8, Chris Secrest (2009-12)

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DEFENSE (INDIVIDUAL)

UNASSISTED TACKLES Game 1. 14, Jason Lindquist vs. Jamestown College (1997) 2. 12, Freedom McCullough vs. St. Cloud State (2011) 3. 11, Brandon Moore vs. South Dakota (2005) 4. 10, Justin Reed vs. Concordia-St. Paul (2005) T5. 9, Matt Forse vs. Concordia-St. Paul (2005) T5. 9, Nathaniel Emery vs. Winona State (2005) T5. 9, Nathaniel Emery vs. Concordia-St. Paul (2005) T5. 9, Justin Reed vs. Southwest Minnesota State (2004) T5. 9, Tevin Kellum vs. Wayne State College (2011)

Season 1. 66, Neil Austin (2001) 2. 60, Jason Lindquist (1997) 3. 56, Cecil Brown, Jr. (2012) 4. 51, Phil Hatcher (2001) T5. 50, Justin Reed (2005) T5. 50, Nick Starcevic (2002)

Career 1. 159, Cecil Brown, Jr. (2009-12) 2. 154, Justin Reed (2002-05) 3. 149, Neil Austin (1999-01) 4. 129, Nick Starcevic (2002-04) 5. 125, Justin Buzby (2000-04)

ASSISTED TACKLES Game 1. 17, Neil Austin vs. Northern State (2001) T2. 14, Zach Coauette vs. U-Mary (2006) T2. 14, Justin Reed vs. Upper Iowa (2005) T4. 13, Justin Reed vs. Wayne State College (2007) T4. 13, Cecil Brown, Jr. vs. Bemidji State (2013) 5. 12, Cecil Brown, Jr. vs. Northern State (2010) Season T1. 64, Justin Reed (2005) T1. 64, Mike Nordby (1998) T3. 60, Jermaine Isaac (1999) T3. 60, Nick Starcevic (2002) T5. 57, Neil Austin (2001) T5. 57, Cecil Brown, Jr. (2012)

Career 1. 195, Justin Reed (2002-05) 2. 166, Cecil Brown, Jr. (2009-12) 3. 164, Neil Austin (1999-01) 4. 161, Mike Nordby (1995-98) 5. 149, Nick Starcevic (2002-04)

TOTAL TACKLES

Game 1. 27, Neil Austin vs. Concordia-St. Paul (2001) 2. 22, Brandon Moore vs. South Dakota (2005) 3. 20, Zach Coauette vs. U-Mary (2006) T4. 17, Cecil Brown, Jr. vs. Northern State (2010) T4. 17, Justin Reed vs. Upper Iowa (2005)

Career 1. 349, Justin Reed (2002-05) 2. 325, Cecil Brown, Jr. (2009-12) 3. 281, Mike Nordby (1995-98) T4. 278, Neil Austin (1999-01) T4. 278, Nick Starcevic (2002-04)

Season 1. 123, Neil Austin (2001) 2. 114, Justin Reed (2005) 3. 113, Cecil Brown, Jr. (2012) 4. 110, Nick Starcevic (2002) 5. 97, Mike Nordby (1998)

INTERCEPTIONS Game 1. 3, Jay Schreiber vs. Southwest Minnesota State (2003) T2. 2, Freedom McCullough vs. Augustana (2012) T2. 2, Cody Hendrickson vs. Minnesota State (2010) T2. 2, Brandon Holliday vs. MSU Moorhead (2008) T2. 2, Nick Starcevic vs. Augustana (2004) T2. 2, Shane Beck vs. Concordia-St. Paul (2004) T2. 2, Andrew Barnum vs. MSU Moorhead (2004) Season 1. 8, Randy Lee (1998) 2. 6, Nick Starcevic (2004) T3. 5, Freedom McCullough (2012) T3. 5, Jason Lindquist (1996) T3. 5, Dan Kleine (1995) T3. 5, Casey Motschenbacher (1996) T3. 5, Jay Schreiber (2003)

Career 1. 17, Randy Lee (1996-99) 2. 11, Nick Starcevic (2002-04) T3. 8, Mike Nordby (1995-98) T3. 8, Cody Hendrickson (2008-11) T3. 8, Freedom McCullough (2010-Pr.)

SACKS Game T1. 3, Justin Buzby vs. MSU Moorhead T1. 3, Jim Mages vs. MSU Moorhead (2000) T1. 3, Cory Schreifels vs. Valley City (1997) T3. 2, Justin Reed vs. Upper Iowa (2005) T3. 2, Andrew Barnum vs. Southwest Minnesota State (2003) T3. 2, Justin Buzby vs. Minnesota Duluth (2003)

Season 1. 13.5, Cory Schreifels (1996) T2. 11, Chad Larson (1998) T2. 11, Chad Carlson (1998) 4. 10, Jim Mages (1999) T5. 9, Jim Mages (2000) T5. 9, Chad Larson (1999)

Career 1. 26, Chad Larson (1997-00) 2. 20, Chad Carlson (1996-99) T3. 19.5, Cory Schreifels (1996-97) T3. 19.5, Jeremy Kvien (1995-98) 5. 11, Chris Bruggeman (1997-99)

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All-American

Justin Schreiber

R.J. Rollins

Glyndon, Minn. 2002 All-American Honorable Mention QB

Anchorage, Alaska 2004 All-American Honorable Mention RB

Jeremy Kvien

Roseau, Minn. 1998 Honorable Mention DL

Jason Lindquist

Hallock, Minn. 1998 Honorable Mention RB 1997 Second Team All-American RB 1996 Second Team Hon. Mention SB

Cory Schreifels

Dalton, Minn. 1997 Honorable Mention LB/P

Mark Olsonawski

Cold Spring, Minn. 1997, 1996 First Team All-American NG

Derrick Sanders

Milwaukee, Wis. 1995 First Team All-American

Junior College All-Americans 1972: 1973: 1976 1978

Gary Wagner - Crookston, Minn. • 2nd Team Defensive Back Mark Linnel - So. St. Paul, Minn. • 1st Team Offensive Center Mike Spiva - Warren, Ohio • Honorable Mention Wide Receiver DanaPowers-Moorhead,Minn.•Moorhead,Minn.• 2ndTeamDefensiveBack Al Standberg - Strathcona, Minn. • 2nd Team Defensive Back

1982 1985: 1989: 1990: 1992: 1993:

Jay Gunderson - Gary, Minn. • Honorable Mention Defensive End Rick Spaeth - Mahnomen, Minn. • 1st Team Offensive Tackle Kirk Rongen - Crookston, Minn. • Honorable Mention Offensive Tackle Craig Talberg - Princeton, Minn. • 1st Team Defensive Back Kenny Bond - Winnipeg, Manitoba • 2nd Team Defensive Lineman Derrick Sanders - Milwaukee, Wis. • Honorable Mention Running Back

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Ed Widseth Field

Ed Widseth Field is the home of the University of Minnesota Crookston football team. A newly renovated football field with press box, bleachers and lights. The stadium can seat up to 2,000 people and is a grass playing surface. In addition, the facility contains a ticket booth, concession building with handicapped accessible bathroom and an all-weather track. The football field was officially named Ed Widseth Field in lasting tribute to Edwin Widseth, northwest School of Agriculture â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;32, All-American, All-Pro (MVP 1938) and College Football Hall of Fame Recipient. The Golden Eagles are currently fundraising to put in a state-of-the art fieldturf playing surface at Ed Widseth Field. This playing surface would be more easily playable for UMC and Crookston High School due to weather concerns in the Red River Valley.

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NSIC

From its modest origin as a six-team alliance nearly eight decades ago, the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference has matured into a 16-team union of upper Midwest colleges and universities to form arguably the strongest affiliation in NCAA Division II. The NSIC can trace its roots to 1932 when six schools, including Bemidji State University, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota State University Moorhead, St. Cloud State University, University of Minnesota Duluth and Winona State University signed on as charter members. All remain active subscribers of the league today. Southwest Minnesota State University was added in 1969, followed by Northern State University in 1978, Wayne State College (NE) in 1998, Concordia University-St. Paul and the University of Minnesota, Crookston in 1999, the University of Mary and Upper Iowa University in 2006, Augustana College in 2008 and Minot State University and the University of Sioux Falls in 2012. Minnesota State, St. Cloud State and Minnesota Duluth later left the league to join the North Central Conference but returned to the NSIC in 2008. University of Minnesota, Morris and Michigan Tech University were once part of the NSIC family as well. In 1992 the NSIC became a true athletic showcase for both men and women with the merger of the traditional Northern Intercollegiate Conference (NIC) and the Northern Sun Conference (NSC), the home of women’s athletics since 1979. Before NSIC affiliates became certified for championship competition in the National Collegiate Athletic Association in 1995, its member institutions filled prominent roles in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). NIC and NSC clubs annually dispatched qualified student-athletes to national tournaments and captured several NAIA teams and individual championships. The NSIC celebrates its 81st season this year and clearly continues to make a major imprint nationally, winning 11 national titles since 2006. Winona State men claimed NCAA II Basketball Championships in 2006 and 2008 and narrowly missed a third crown, falling in a last second shot in 2007. In addition, the Warriors established a NCAA II record of 57 consecutive victories. Concordia University launched an ongoing streak of five consecutive NCAA II Volleyball Championships in 2007. In 2008 the Golden Bears won 37 straight matches after a season opening loss on their way to a second consecutive title and scripted a marvelous encore in 2009 with a perfect 37-0 finish, a third straight national crown and a winning streak of 74 straight matches. In 2010 the Golden Bear extended that win streak to 75 before dropping their second match of the season. They started 2010 with a 10-4 record before ripping off 22 straight wins on their way to their fourth straight national title. In 2011, after overcoming midseason injuries, the Golden Bears hit their stride. The Golden Bears knocked off No. 1 and undefeated Cal State San Bernardino to become the first team in the history of NCAA Division II women’s volleyball, to captured a fifth consecutive NCAA Division II Championship. In a most surprising run, Minnesota Duluth completed a perfect 15-0 season by winning the 2008 NCAA Division II Football Championship. The Bulldogs, limited to only 24 scholarships by league rule, swept a field of fully-funded teams, including top ranked Grand Valley State and number three Northwest Missouri State. Two years later in 2010 the Bulldogs repeated that feat, going 15-0 again to win the national championship. The Bulldogs became the first NCAA DII football squad to win two national championships with undefeated records. Minnesota State added more luster to the league by finishing 32-2 and claiming the 2008-09 NCAA II Women’s Basketball Championship. The Mavericks rolled to a wild 103-94 victory over Franklin Pierce to set a NCAA record for total points in the title game. Augustana College got into the mix of national championships in 2011 when their women’s cross country team turned in a true team performance in Spokane, Wash. All five Viking runners earned All-American status as Augustana won the first cross country national championship in NSIC history. Since 2000, the NSIC has also participated in Mineral Water Bowl. Hosted by the Quarterback Club of Excelsior Springs, Mo., the Mineral Water Bowl matches the highest-finishing teams from the NSIC and the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) not selected for the NCAA Division II football playoffs. In 2000, Winona State defeated Missouri Western State, 43-41, in triple overtime, for the Warriors first-ever NCAA II post-season win. The NSIC has also had five athletes awarded with the NCAA Elite 89 Award, which is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA’s 89 championships. Earning the award were Ben Keller (Minnesota State, Baseball 2012), Cody Lensing (Augustana, Wrestling 2012), Kendra Huettl (Minnesota State, Softball, 2011), Matt Braithwaite (Augustana, Cross Country, 2010) and Lauren Brown (Winona State, Outdoor Track & Field, 2010).

Member schools continue to emphasize the educational, entertainment and unifying value of sports while pointing with pride to the many advantages to be gained by attending these colleges and universities. The NSIC is committed to providing rewarding experiences for its student-athletes, and while the challenges that loom are sizable, indeed, the NSIC is surely well positioned for the future. (By Larry Scott – amended by Nick Kornder)

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