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W ELC OM E WELCOME 1 Table of Contents 2 Season Outlook THE STORM 4 Coaching Staff 6 Roster 8 Meet the Storm 14 Opponent Capsules SIMPSON COLLEGE 16 Facilities 18 Simpson at a Glance 20 Student-Athlete Support HISTORY 22 24 28 30 32

Yearly Summary Record Book First Team all-IIAC All-Americans/Major Awards The Glory Years

CREDITS The 2016 Simpson Football Program is a production of the Simpson College Office of Marketing and Public Relations. Design, layout and copy courtesy of Simpson Athletics Communciation Director, Bryan Geelan. Action Photography courtesy of Luke Behaunek. Cover photo and headshots by Bryan Geelan.

EXTRAS 34 Simpson Administration 35 Head Coaches and Administrators 36 Traditions/Fight Song

ON THE FRONT COVER Clockwise from top: head coach Matt Jeter, junior linebacker Galen Gist, senior offensive lineman Dustin Ihns, senior running back Jordan Beem, senior defensive end Isaac Frazier and junior quarterback Caleb Frye.

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Matt Jeter returns to his almamater as the 33rd head coach in Simpson football history.

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ON THE BACK COVER Senior safety Adrean Johnson-Wigley.

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SEASON OUTLOO K

THE CHASE 2016 SCHEDULE

Why not us? Why not Simpson?

Date

Opponent

Time

9.3

@ Wis.-Stout

1 p.m.

9.10

@ Illinois College

1 p.m.

9.17

@ Dubuque

1 p.m.

9.24

@ Buena Vista

1 p.m.

10.1

BYE

10.8

LUTHER*

1 p.m.

10.15

@ Wartburg

1 p.m.

10.22

LORAS

1 p.m.

10.29

NEB. WESLEYAN

1 p.m.

11.5

@ Central

1 p.m.

11.12

COE

1 p.m.

*homecoming

QUICK FACTS Location: Indianola, Iowa Founded: 1860 Enrollment: 1,400 (full-time) Nickname: Storm School Colors: Red and Gold Affiliation: NCAA Division III Conference: Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic President: Dr. Jay Simmons Athletics Director: Brian Niemuth Athletic Dept. Phone: (515) 961-1495

That was the question posed by first-year head coach Matt Jeter when discussing favorites for the 2016 Iowa Conference crown. He’s got a point. The Storm return 14 starters from last year’s team that went a deceiving 4-6 overall and 3-4 in the league. Simpson led at one point during all four conference losses, holding fourth-quarter leads in three. Among the Storm’s list of returners are three players who were the best in the league at their respective positions in 2015. Senior running back Jordan Beem led the conference with 1,254 rushing yards, senior defensive end Isaac Frazier had a league-high eight sacks and junior running back/ return specialist Davey Jergens paced the IIAC in kick returns. A Simpson alum, Jeter provides a link to Simpson’s glory years. He was a team captain and starting cornerback as a senior in 1997 when the Storm went 12-1, advancing to the national semifinals. In all, Jeter went 22-2 during his two years at Simpson. The 1997 squad is the last Simpson team to win an IIAC title. “We’ve adopted a theme for the season called ‘The Chase.’ We’re chasing excellence and we’re chasing an Iowa Conference Championship,” Jeter said. “We felt we wanted to put something out in front of the guys that laid out where we’re going. Now the only question is how we’re going to get there.”

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OFFENSE Simpson returns seven starters for coordinator Jeff Judge after tallying the No. 2 rushing offense in the league in 2015. With plenty of skill players to go around, the Storm are expecting even more in 2016. “I’m excited to see our offense,” Jeter said. “We’ve got a lot of skill guys and they’re explosive. Any one of our skill guys can take it to the house at any time.” Beem is the undisputed focal-point of the offense after a breakout season in 2015. Beem had a year to remember, earning first team All-Iowa Conference honors after notching just the 10th, 1,000yard rushing season in school history. The dynamic back averaged 5.4 yards per carry and was the team’s fourth-leading receiver. He enters the season with a streak of seven games of 100-plus yards on the ground and is the seventh-leading rusher in school history. “When you have a guy like Jordan Beem, you have to get him 20-25 touches per game,” Jeter said. “I expect him to have a similar - if not better year than what he had last year.” The leading candidate under center is junior Caleb Frye. Frye settled into the starting quarterback role as a sophomore in 2015, completing 56 percent of his passes while tossing 16 TDs to

S E AS ON OUTLOOK seven interceptions. The dual-threat signal-caller also ran for 359 yards, including 132 against Wartburg. He got better as the season went on, averaging 230 yards per game with eight TDs and one pick over the final three games. Frye has a number of options at receiver, including upper-classmen Devin Norman and Jackson Redmond. Norman is the team’s leading returning wideout and both have shown big-play ability. Braden Meints will play an increased role in 2016 and 6-foot-4 tight end Nathan Russell will be a popular target in the red zone after pulling in a team-best three touchdown catches in 2015. A pair of solid, experienced offensive linemen in Second Team All-IIAC pick Dustin Ihns and three-year starter Blake Beard will anchor a group that was hit hardest by graduation. With the loss of veteran all-conference tackle Blake Bergstrom and center Corey Meyer, a host of freshmen and sophomores will vie for time on the interior while Ihns and Beard man the tackle positions.

DEFENSE A defensive coach by trade, Jeter will assume the responsibilities of defensive coordinator in addition to his head coaching duties. The Storm will have a new scheme under Jeter, one that emphasizes speed. “We’re putting in a new defense, so guys are starting to play faster,” Jeter said. “We want to pride ourselves on tackling and not giving up big plays.” Jeter’s defense has the benefit of arguably the best and most versatile defensive end in the Iowa Conference in Isaac Frazier. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound senior led the league in sacks and tackles for loss a year ago and is poised for another big year. A dual-sport standout, Frazier qualified for track and field nationals in the decathlon last spring. “He’s a different guy out there,” Jeter said. “He can play sideline-to-sideline, he can jump, he can run, pressure the quarterback, play in coverage. We are going to do a lot with him because he’s a special talent.” Frazier is just one part of a solid front seven that features two returning starters at defensive tackle in seniors Jake Stearns and Mark Milbrandt. Returners Cody Carlson and Ryan Policheri will vie for time opposite of Frazier. Cole Cook is the lone returning starter at linebacker after making 45 tackles a year ago. Despite a lack of experience, Jeter feels good about the group that will feature some new faces. Galen Gist, Austin Gilbert and Bryan Gregson will likely figure into the mix. “We’re deep at linebacker as far as talent and speed are concerned,” Jeter said. “They can all run, and where offenses are going know, you need guys that can run at the linebacker position.” The defensive backfield returns three starters, including the team’s leading returning tackler, Adrean Johnson-Wigley. The senior safety made 78 stops a year ago and broke up five passes. His classmate, Patrick Steffen, led the team with eight pass breakups and two interceptions from his corner position a year ago. Safety Justin Shepherd will begin the season on the injured reserve list, but will likely factor into the mix upon his return. Zach Uhlenhopp saw significant time at safety a year ago, and returners Brandt Seward and Prince Krah will be featured at corner.

SPECIAL TEAMS The Storm led the Iowa Conference in kickoff coverage and kick returns in 2015, a trend Jeter wants to continue to emphasize in 2016. “Field position is very important,” he said. “We want to gain the winning edge in field position. Whether we can keep the opponent inside the 20 or we can get a good return, we’ll be in good position.” Simpson has the tools in place to stay atop the league in the field position battle thanks in large part to kickoff specialist Travis Tupper and first team All-IIAC kick returner Davey Jergens. Tupper tied for the league lead with 11 touchbacks in 2016 while the speedy Jergens averaged almost 25 yards per kick return. The Storm also return a two-time honorable mention all-conference pick in placekicker Drew Jensen. The junior made 24 of 28 extra points a year ago and went 8-for-10 on field goal attempts. He went 3-for-4 from 40-plus, including a career-long 45-yarder.

football quick facts

First Year of Football: 1893 Overall all-time record: 476-517-35 Seasons: 122 NCAA Postseason Appearances (last): 6 (2003) Iowa Conference Championships (last): 12 (1997) 2015 Record: 4-6, 3-4 IIAC Letterwinners Returning: 45 Starters Returning : 7 off. / 7 def. / 4 spec.

all-iiac returners Jordan Beem — first team, running back Isaac Frazier — first team, defensive end Davey Jergens — first team, returner Dustin Ihns — first team, offensive line Drew Jensen — honorable mention, placekicker

starters returning

Offense (7):

RB Jordan Beem, QB Caleb Frye, WR Devin Norman, WR Jackson Redmond, TE Nathan Russell, OL Blake Beard, OL Dustin Ihns

Defense (7):

DE Isaac Frazier, DT Jake Stearns, DT Mark Milbrandt, LB Cole Cook, S Adrean Johnson-Wigley, S Justin Shepherd, CB Patrick Steffen

returning stat leaders PASSING

Comp-Att-Int

Pct.

Avg/g

Caleb Frye

135-241-7

56.0

166.0

Sam Sasso

8-17-1

47.1

40.0

RUSHING

Att.

Yds.

Avg.

Avg/g

Jordan Beem

232

1254

5.4

125.4

Caleb Frye

359

3.9

35.9

RECEIVING

No.

Yds.

Avg.

Avg/g

Devin Norman

255

11.1

25.5

Jackson Redmond

295

14.0

29.5

TACKLES

Solo

Ast.

Total

Adrean Johnson-Wigley

Jake Stearns

Justin Shepherd

Cole Cook

Isaac Frazier

TACKLES FOR LOSS

TFL-Yds

Sacks

Yds

Isaac Frazier

11.5-55

8.0

Jake Stearns

6.5-26

3.5

Cole Cook

4.0-12

1.5

INTs

Yds

PBUs

INTERCEPTIONS Patrick Steffen

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CO ACHING STAF F

MATT JETER HEAD COACH • FIRST SEASON

A key component on two of the greatest teams in Simpson football history, Matt Jeter returns to his alma mater looking to bring back the magic that helped the Storm to back-to-back undefeated regular seasons during Jeter’s playing days. Matt Jeter was hired as head coach of the Simpson football team on April 1, 2016. A Simpson alumnus who won two Iowa Conference titles as a player with the Storm, Jeter comes back to Indianola from the University of Central Missouri, where he served as defensive coordinator. Jeter becomes the 33rd head coach in program history following a six-year stint at NCAA Division II Central Missouri. Jeter started out as the special teams coordinator and defensive backs coach for the Warrensburg, Mo. institution before taking over as the defensive coordinator from 2011-15. Jeter was a two-year starter at cornerback for the Simpson football team from 1996-97, helping the Storm to a record of 22-2 and two trips to the NCAA Division III Playoffs. Jeter helped Central Missouri to a 47-22 mark in his six seasons on staff, including three postseason appearances. The Mules won at least six games each season during Jeter’s tenure, highlighted by a record-setting 11-win season in 2010 when the Mules finished 11-3 and advanced to the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Division II Playoffs. Central Missouri posted eight-win campaigns in 2011, 2014 and 2015, appearing in the Kanza Bowl in 2011 and winning the Texarkana Bowl in 2014. The Mules went 8-3 last fall, narrowly missing a berth in the postseason.

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Jeter’s defenses consistently ranked among the best in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. The Mules were third in total defense in 2015 (365.8 ypg), fifth in 2013 (391.6 ypg) and fourth in 2012 (365.8). His units had a knack for creating turnovers, generating 59 in the last two seasons, including a MIAA-leading 30 in 2014. In five years as defensive coordinator, Jeter’s teams allowed less than 23 points per game while 16 defensive players earned all-MIAA honors. Prior to joining the staff at Central Missouri, Jeter spent eight years as an assistant at NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision member Drake University. He served as the defensive backs coach and recruiting coordinator for the Bulldogs, helping Drake win the Pioneer Football League title in 2004. He was the defensive coordinator in 2007, piloting a unit that led the PFL in redzone scoring and ranked fourth in the nation with 31 forced turnovers. Jeter helped the Bulldogs to six consecutive winning seasons from 2004-09, including a 10-2 mark in 2004, a 9-2 record in 2006 and an 8-3 mark in 2009. Jeter started at cornerback for head coach Jim Williams in 1996 and 1997, the most successful two-year period Simpson football history. The Storm won back-to-back Iowa Conference titles, going 10-1 in 1996 in 12-1 in 1997.

Jeter was a team captain on the 1997 team that set a school record for wins in a season and made an appearance in the national semifinals. He also earned two letters as a member of the track and field team. He transferred to Simpson from Iowa Central Community College, where he was a first team all-region selection and team captain as a sophomore in 1995. Jeter earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education from Simpson in 1998. He and his wife, Kimberly, have two sons: Jordan and Jayden.

THE JETER FILE

Hometown.............. Des Moines, Iowa (Roosevelt HS) Family.......... Wife, Kimberly; sons Jordan and Jayden Alma Mater.......................................... Simpson, 1998 Playing Experience........................ Simpson [1996-97] ......................................... Iowa Central CC [1994-95] Coaching Experience Simpson, head coach........................................ 2016Central Missouri, defensive coordinator..........2011-15 Central Missouri, special teams coordinator.........2010 Drake, defensive backs...................................2002-09 Des Moines Lincoln HS, assistant........................1998

C OA C H ING STAFF JEFF JUDGE

TED HAAG

OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR • 2ND SEASON

LINEBACKERS • 3RD SEASON

Jeff Judge is in his second season as Simpson’s offensive coordinator. Judge returned to Simpson in 2015 after serving as the Storm’s defensive coordinator from 1994-99. He came to Simpson from Defiance, where he was the defensive coordinator for three seasons. Prior to that, Judge was the head coach at Anderson from 2003-11.

After a successful playing career for the Storm, Ted Haag enters his third season as an assistant coach, where he coaches the linebackers. A four-year letterwinner at linebacker for the Storm, the team captain earned second team all-conference honors as a senior in 2013. He graduated from Simpson in 2014.

JAMES HOFFMAN

PETE TRAYNOR

WIDE RECEIVERS • 10TH SEASON

OFFENSIVE LINE • 5TH SEASON

The 2016 season marks Hoffman’s 10 on the Simpson staff. Hoffman began coaching the Storm in 2006 as a student assistant after lettering three times for Simpson from 2003-05 as a defensive back for the Storm. Hoffman resides in Des Moines with his wife, Kasey (a former Simpson softball player), and daughters Kameryn and Kourtney.

Traynor is in his second season as a full-time member of the coaching staff at Simpson, where he also serves as Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. Traynor played collegiately at Iowa, spent seven years in the Arena circuit and played for the NFL’s Green Bay Packers in 2006. Traynor and his wife, Laura, have a daughter, Payton, and a son, Cole.

MICHAEL CHIA

TIGHT ENDS • 2ND SEASON

BRENT PARROTT

DEFENSIVE BACKS • 1ST SEASON

BRAD GREEN

PUNTERS/KICKERS • 3RD SEASON

JOHNNIE SIMS

DEFENSIVE LINE • 2ND SEASON

TIM LONE

DEFENSIVE LINE • 5TH SEASON

DEREK WHARTON

RUNNING BACKS • 1ST SEASON

BRAEDON TOVEY

STUDENT COACH • 1ST SEASON

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RO STER No. Name Pos. 1 Adrean Johnson-Wigley DB 2 Caleb Frye QB 2 Patrick Steffen DB 3 Tanner Krueger QB/P 4 Brendan Holmes DB 4 Kameron Smith WR 5 Ricky Reeve WR 5 Parker Schenk DB 6 Marco Foster DB 6 Sam Sasso QB 7 Sam Adeniyi DB 7 Christian Bengtson WR 8 Taylor Ashman DB 8 Tanner Jansen QB 9 Karson Richardson K 9 Nathan Russell TE 10 Ryan Sarver LB 10 Luke West WR 11 Joey Gale K 11 Jackson Redmond WR 12 Davey Jergens RB 13 Trey Bunting QB 13 Prince Krah CB 14 Jake West RB 15 Cole Ashman DB 15 Braden Meints WR/P 16 Austin Hronich WR 17 Matt Burrell WR 17 Forrest Wilkins DB 18 Drew Jensen K 19 Matt Etherton WR 19 Zach Kreider K 20 Payton Miller WR 20 Kristian Novosad LB 21 Brandt Seward DB 22 Justin Shepherd DB 24 Jordan Beem RB 24 James Grubbs CB 25 Cam Bunting RB 26 Dallas Groom RB 26 Hunter Kahler DB 27 Josh Hopkins RB 27 Michael Story LB 28 Ryan Lehr DB 29 Travis Tupper DB/K 30 Austin Cox RB 30 Quinn Slaven DB 31 Daniel Eslick LB 32 Bryan Gregson LB 33 Galen Gist LB 34 Josh Wilson FB 35 Juan Trevino LB 36 Jose Perez DB 37 David Moissonnier DB 37 Jonathan Weaver RB 38 Eddie Perez RB 39 Seth Van Maanen LB 40 Cole Cook LB 41 Thayne McElhinney TE 41 Joe Weppler LB 42 Zach Uhlenhopp DB 43 Coby Buckholz LB

No. 7 65 98 8 15 84 67 76 24 57 7 43 48 13 25 96 97 17 44 94 91 52 48 40 75 88 30 74 57 81 31 19 62 98 6 99 2 11 54 33 32 61 26 24 85 70 4 27 16 58 8 18 12 1 26 77 83 64 13 19 3 60

Name Sam Adeniyi Chuck Adolph Damon Alvarado Taylor Ashman Cole Ashman Sam Bartlett Jordan Batta Blake Beard Jordan Beem Daniel Beitelspacher Christian Bengtson Coby Buckholz Cameron Buhman Trey Bunting Cam Bunting Jon Burgardt Mason Burkhart Matt Burrell Tanner Canova Cody Carlson Trey Chumbley Terrion Conner Michael Connor Cole Cook Thomas Corbin Jordan Coughenour Austin Cox Ryland Crawford Gunnar Davis Tyler Dredge Daniel Eslick Matt Etherton Tyrel Finck Andre Flatt Marco Foster Isaac Frazier Caleb Frye Joey Gale Austin Gilbert Galen Gist Bryan Gregson Zachary Griswold Dallas Groom James Grubbs Nathan Hawkins Carter Henken Brendan Holmes Josh Hopkins Austin Hronich Dustin Ihns Tanner Jansen Drew Jensen Davey Jergens Adrean Johnson-Wigley Hunter Kahler Jackson Kelley Nick Kern Logan King Prince Krah Zach Kreider Tanner Krueger Bo Kuyper

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Pos. DB OL LB DB DB WR OL OL RB LB WR LB DB QB RB DL DE WR TE DL DL LB FB LB OL WR RB OL OL WR LB WR OL DE DB DE QB K LB LB LB OL RB CB WR OL DB RB WR OL QB K RB DB DB OL WR OL CB K QB/P DL

Ht. 6-1 6-0 5-8 6-0 6-0 6-2 6-5 6-2 5-8 6-0 6-1 5-11 6-0 5-8 5-8 6-0 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-2 5-9 6-0 5-10 6-2 6-0 5-9 6-1 6-3 5-11 5-10 5-11 6-1 6-1 5-8 6-4 6-0 6-1 5-11 5-10 6-0 6-0 5-6 5-9 6-2 6-0 5-11 5-7 6-0 6-3 6-0 6-0 5-10 5-10 5-10 6-4 5-11 6-3 5-10 5-8 6-0 6-1

Wt. 185 280 205 190 170 200 275 295 180 205 170 195 190 180 200 235 250 200 240 220 200 205 240 200 280 175 180 245 220 170 215 180 320 245 180 210 185 175 210 205 205 220 160 180 205 290 190 170 175 295 190 170 180 190 160 345 165 325 170 160 185 360

Cl. Fr. Sr. So. Sr. So. So. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. So. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Fr. So. Sr. Jr. So. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. So. Fr. Sr. Jr. So. So. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. So. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr.

Hometown/High School Roseville, Minn./Roseville Area Iowa City, Iowa/West Williams, Ariz./Williams Granger, Iowa/Woodward-Granger Granger, Iowa/Woodward-Granger St. Louis, Mo./Fort Zumwalt North Rockwell City, Iowa/South Central Calhoun Indianola, Iowa/Indianola Altoona, Iowa/Southeast Polk Akron, Iowa/Akron-Westfield Chariton, Iowa/Chariton Phoenix, Ariz./Moon Valley Le Mars, Iowa/Le Mars Indianola, Iowa/Indianola Indianola, Iowa/Indianola Britt, Iowa/West Hancock Granger, Iowa/Woodward-Granger Estherville, Iowa/Estherville Madrid, Iowa/Woodward-Granger Grimes, Iowa/Des Moines Christian Grimes, Iowa/Dallas Center-Grimes St. Louis, Mo./Soldan Woodward, Iowa/Woodward-Granger Tipton, Iowa/Tipton Davenport, Iowa/Davenport Central Maxwell, Iowa/Collins-Maxwell St. Louis, Mo./Fort Zumwalt North Wapello, Iowa/Louisa-Muscatine Monroe, Iowa/Prairie City-Monroe Monroe, Iowa/Prairie City-Monroe Dayton, Iowa/Ogden St. Peters, Mo./Fort Zumwalt East Rock Valley, Iowa/Rock Valley Des Moines, Iowa/Lincoln Des Moines, Iowa/Lincoln Marion, Iowa/Marion Ogden, Iowa/Ogden Waukee, Iowa/Waukee Parker, Colo./Legend Kansas City, Mo./North Kansas City Montezuma, Iowa/Montezuma Colorado Springs, Colo./Fountain-Fort Carson Des Moines, Iowa/East Adair, Iowa/Adair-Casey Solon, Iowa/Solon Crystal Lake, Iowa/Forest City Atlantic, Iowa/Atlantic Malvern, Iowa/East Mills West Des Moines, Iowa/Valley Tipton, Iowa/Tipton Malcom, Iowa/Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Indianola, Iowa/Indianola West Bend, Iowa/West Bend-Mallard Fort Dodge, Iowa/Fort Dodge Altoona, Iowa/Des Moines East Mount Pleasant, Iowa/Mount Pleasant Kansas City, Mo./Liberty Missouri Valley, Iowa/Missouri Valley Des Moines, Iowa/Roosevelt Norwalk, Iowa/Norwalk Waverly, Iowa/Waverly-Shell Rock Reeds Spring, Mo./Reeds Spring

ROSTER No. 50 28 95 68 51 50 59 80 41 15 47 20 37 79 87 20 36 38 58 90 11 93 5 9 56 9 71 10 6 5 72 21 53 22 30 4 45 44 2 27 73 46 56 88 35 29 92 42 39 63 49 37 41 10 14 82 17 34 66

Name Jaxon Lee Ryan Lehr Aaron Lewis Broedy Long Jacob Lucy Drew Massner Jonathon Masterson Austin McBeth Thayne McElhinney Braden Meints Mark Milbrandt Payton Miller David Moissonnier Ryan Morgan Devin Norman Kristian Novosad Jose Perez Eddie Perez Robert Peters Ryan Policheri Jackson Redmond Jared Reese Ricky Reeve Karson Richardson Sam Rockhold Nathan Russell Andrew Ryan Ryan Sarver Sam Sasso Parker Schenk Matt Scudder Brandt Seward Zachary Shanahan Justin Shepherd Quinn Slaven Kameron Smith Harrison Smith Jake Stearns Patrick Steffen Michael Story Caleb Striegel Filippo Swartz Isaac Syverson Mitch Thede Juan Trevino Travis Tupper Nic Tusha Zach Uhlenhopp Seth Van Maanen Tanner Venteicher Connor Warrick Jonathan Weaver Joe Weppler Luke West Jake West Chase Wetterling Forrest Wilkins Josh Wilson Mathew Wingerson

Pos. OL DB DL DL OL LB DL WR TE WR/P DL WR DB DL WR LB DB RB LB DE WR DL WR K DL TE DL LB QB DB OL DB LB DB DB WR FB DL DB LB OL TE OL DE LB DB/K DL DB LB OL TE RB LB WR RB WR DB FB OL

Ht. 6-0 6-0 5-10 6-0 5-10 6-1 5-10 5-11 6-0 6-1 6-2 6-1 5-11 6-2 6-0 5-11 5-10 5-6 5-11 6-2 6-3 6-3 5-10 5-6 6-1 6-4 6-3 6-0 6-0 6-1 6-1 5-10 5-9 6-2 5-9 6-0 5-11 6-0 5-11 5-9 6-3 6-1 6-3 6-2 5-7 5-7 6-1 6-1 5-10 5-11 5-7 5-8 6-1 5-10 5-10 6-1 5-11 5-10 6-1

Wt. 240 185 265 230 270 220 155 190 210 235 255 185 170 265 190 165 180 160 190 225 180 220 175 140 190 235 235 180 175 180 255 165 250 185 170 175 220 230 170 190 265 210 260 195 175 170 250 190 205 255 180 180 205 190 180 190 175 235 270

Cl. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. So. So. Fr. So. Jr. Sr. Fr. So. So. Sr. Fr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Sr. So. So. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. So. So. So. Fr. Sr. So.

Hometown/High School Muleshoe, Texas/Muleshoe Indianola, Iowa/Indianola Littleton, Colo./Dakota Ridge Carlinville, Ill./Carlinville Des Moines, Iowa/Southeast Polk Mediapolis, Iowa/Mediapolis Overland Park, Kan./Shawnee Mission West New London, Iowa/New London Morning Sun, Iowa/Winfield-Mt. Union Garner, Iowa/Garner Hayfield Buffalo Center, Iowa/North Iowa Lakeville, Minn./North Peoria, Ariz./Peoria Knoxville, Iowa/Knxoville Camanche, Iowa/Camanche Houston, Texas/George Ranch Red Oak, Iowa/Red Oak Red Oak, Iowa/Red Oak Council Bluffs, Iowa/Abraham Lincoln Downers Grove, Ill./North Kansas City, Mo./Liberty Des Moines, Iowa/Saydel Monroe, Iowa/Prairie City-Monroe East Peoria, Ill./East Peoria Murray, Iowa/Murray Lynnville, Iowa/Lynnville-Sully Council Bluffs, Iowa/Abraham Lincoln Albia, Iowa/Albia Chandler, Ariz./Hamilton Spencer, Iowa/Spencer Mount Pleasant, Iowa/Mount Pleasant Waverly, Iowa/Waverly-Shell Rock Fountain, Colo./Fountain-Fort Carson Stanhope, Iowa/South Hamilton Mason City, Iowa/Mason City Houston, Texas/Sharpstown Ogden, Iowa/Boone Knoxville, Iowa/Knoxville Ankeny, Iowa/Ankeny Henderson, Iowa/East Mills Nashua, Iowa/CAL Longmount, Colo./Longmount Walker, Iowa/North Linn Toledo, Iowa/South Tama Coon Rapids, Iowa/Coon Rapids-Bayard Silver City, Iowa/East Mills Garner, Iowa/Garner-Hayfield/Ventura Prairie City, Iowa/Prairie City-Monroe San Luis Obispo, Calif./Mission College Prep Glidden, Iowa/Glidden-Ralston Prairie City, Iowa/Prairie City-Monroe Des Moines, Iowa/Des Moines Christian Sheldon, Iowa/Sheldon Ogden, Iowa/Ogden Ogden, Iowa/Ogden Melcher, Iowa/Melcher-Dallas Gilbert, Ariz./Higley Le Grand, Iowa/East Marshall Gladstone, Mo./Oak Park

No. Name Pos. 44 Tanner Canova TE 44 Jake Stearns DL 45 Harrison Smith FB 46 Filippo Swartz TE 47 Mark Milbrandt DL 48 Cameron Buhman DB 48 Michael Connor FB 49 Connor Warrick TE 50 Jaxon Lee OL 50 Drew Massner LB 51 Jacob Lucy OL 52 Terrion Conner LB 53 Zachary Shanahan LB 54 Austin Gilbert LB 56 Sam Rockhold DL 56 Isaac Syverson OL 57 Daniel Beitelspacher LB 57 Gunnar Davis OL 58 Dustin Ihns OL 58 Robert Peters LB 59 Jonathon Masterson DL 60 Bo Kuyper DL 61 Zachary Griswold OL 62 Tyrel Finck OL 63 Tanner Venteicher OL 64 Logan King OL 65 Chuck Adolph OL 66 Mathew Wingerson OL 67 Jordan Batta OL 68 Broedy Long DL 70 Carter Henken OL 71 Andrew Ryan DL 72 Matt Scudder OL 73 Caleb Striegel OL 74 Ryland Crawford OL 75 Thomas Corbin OL 76 Blake Beard OL 77 Jackson Kelley OL 79 Ryan Morgan DL 80 Austin McBeth WR 81 Tyler Dredge WR 82 Chase Wetterling WR 83 Nick Kern WR 84 Sam Bartlett WR 85 Nathan Hawkins WR 87 Devin Norman WR 88 Jordan Coughenour WR 88 Mitch Thede DE 90 Ryan Policheri DE 91 Trey Chumbley DL 92 Nic Tusha DL 93 Jared Reese DL 94 Cody Carlson DL 95 Aaron Lewis DL 96 Jon Burgardt DL 97 Mason Burkhart DE 98 Damon Alvarado LB 98 Andre Flatt DE 99 Isaac Frazier DE

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THE RETURNERS 60 • CHUCK ADOLPH OL • 6-0 • 180 Sr. • Iowa City, Iowa

98 • DAMON ALVARADO LB • 5-8 • 205 So. • Williams, Ariz.

8 • TAYLOR ASHMAN DB • 6-0 • 190 Sr. • Granger, Iowa

15 • COLE ASHMAN DB • 6-0 • 170 So. • Granger, Iowa

84 • SAM BARTLETT WR • 6-2 • 200 So. • St. Louis, Mo.

67 • JORDAN BATTA OL • 6-5 • 275 So. • Rockwell City, Iowa

76 • BLAKE BEARD OL • 6-2 • 295 Sr. • Indianola, Iowa

24 • JORDAN BEEM RB • 5-8 • 180 Sr. • Altoona, Iowa

57 • DANIEL BEITELSPACHER LB • 6-0 • 205 Sr. • Akron, Iowa

7 • CHRISTIAN BENGTSON WR • 6-1 • 170 Jr. • Chariton, Iowa

25 • CAM BUNTING RB • 5-8 • 200 So. • Indianola, Iowa

96 • JON BURGARDT DL • 6-0 • 235 Sr. • Britt, Iowa

97 • MASON BURKHART DE • 6-2 • 250 So. • Granger, Iowa

17 • MATT BURRELL WR • 6-3 • 200 Sr. • Estherville, Iowa

44 • TANNER CANOVA TE • 6-3 • 240 Jr. • Madrid, Iowa

94 • CODY CARLSON DL • 6-4 • 220 Sr. • Grimes, Iowa

48 • MICHAEL CONNOR FB • 6-0 • 240 So. • Woodward, Iowa

40 • COLE COOK LB • 5-10 • 200 Sr. • Tipton, Iowa

75 • THOMAS CORBIN OL • 6-2 • 180 Jr. • Davenport, Iowa

88 • JORDAN COUGHENOUR WR • 6-0 • 175 So. • Maxwell, Iowa

74 • RYLAND CRAWFORD OL • 6-1 • 245 So. • Wapello, Iowa

19 • MATT ETHERTON WR • 5-11 • 180 So. • St. Peters, Mo.

98 • ANDRE FLATT DE • 6-0 • 245 So. • Des Moines, Iowa

99 • ISAAC FRAZIER DE • 6-4 • 210 Sr. • Marion, Iowa

2 • CALEB FRYE QB • 6-0 • 185 Jr. • Ogden, Iowa

11 • JOEY GALE K • 6-1 • 175 So. • Waukee, Iowa

54 • AUSTIN GILBERT LB • 5-11 • 210 So. • Parker, Colo.

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33 • GALEN GIST LB • 5-10 • 205 Jr. • Kansas City, Mo.

32 • BRYAN GREGSON LB • 6-0 • 205 Jr. • Montezuma, Iowa

61 • ZACHARY GRISWOLD OL • 6-0 • 220 So. • Colorado Springs, Colo.

26 • DALLAS GROOM RB • 5-6 • 160 Jr. • Des Moines, Iowa

24 • JAMES GRUBBS CB • 5-9 • 180 Jr. • Adair, Iowa

85 • NATHAN HAWKINS WR • 6-2 • 205 Jr. • Solon, Iowa

70 • CARTER HENKEN OL • 6-0 • 290 So. • Crystal Lake, Iowa

16 • AUSTIN HRONICH WR • 6-0 • 175 So. • West Des Moines, Iowa

58 • DUSTIN IHNS OL • 6-3 • 295 Sr. • Tipton, Iowa

18 • DREW JENSEN K • 6-0 • 170 Jr. • Indianola, Iowa

12 • DAVEY JERGENS RB • 5-10 • 180 Jr. • West Bend, Iowa

1 • ADREAN JOHNSON-WIGLEY DB • 5-10 • 190 Sr. • Fort Dodge, Iowa

77 • JACKSON KELLEY OL • 6-4 • 345 So. • Mount Pleasant, Iowa

13 • PRINCE KRAH CB • 5-10 • 170 So. • Des Moines, Iowa

51 • JACOB LUCY OL • 5-10 • 270 Jr. • Des Moines, Iowa

50 • DREW MASSNER LB • 6-1 • 220 So. • Mediapolis, Iowa

59 • JONATHON MASTERSON DL • 5-10 • 155 So. • Overland Park, Kan.

41 • THAYNE McELHINNEY TE • 6-0 • 210 So. • Morning Sun, Iowa

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DREW JENSEN

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15 • BRADEN MEINTS WR • 6-1 • 235 Jr. • Granger, Iowa

47 • MARK MILBRANDT DL • 6-2 • 255 Sr. • Buffalo Center, Iowa

37 • DAVID MOISSONNIER DB • 5-11 • 170 So. • Peoria, Ariz.

79 • RYAN MORGAN DL • 6-2 • 265 So. • Knoxville, Iowa

87 • DEVIN NORMAN WR • 6-0 • 190 Sr. • Camanche, Iowa

36 • JOSE PEREZ DB • 5-10 • 180 Sr. • Red Oak, Iowa

38 • EDDIE PEREZ RB • 5-6 • 160 Jr. • Red Oak, Iowa

58 • ROBERT PETERS LB • 5-11 • 190 So. • Council Bluffs, Iowa

90 • RYAN POLICHERI DE • 6-2 • 225 Jr. • Downers Grove, Ill.

11 • JACKSON REDMOND WR • 6-3 • 180 Jr. • Kansas City, Mo.

5 • RICKY REEVE WR • 5-10 • 175 So. • Monroe, Iowa

56 • SAM ROCKHOLD DL • 6-1 • 190 Jr. • Murray, Iowa

9 • NATHAN RUSSELL TE • 6-4 • 235 Sr. • Lynnville, Iowa

71 • ANDREW RYAN DL • 6-3 • 235 So. • Council Bluffs, Iowa

10 • RYAN SARVER LB • 6-0 • 180 So. • Albia, Iowa

6 • SAM SASSO QB • 6-0 • 175 Jr. • Chandler, Ariz.

72 • MATT SCUDDER OL • 6-1 • 255 Jr. • Mount Pleasant, Iowa

21 • BRANDT SEWARD DB • 5-10 • 165 Jr. • Waverly, Iowa

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22 • JUSTIN SHEPHERD DB • 6-2 • 185 Sr. • Stanhope, Iowa

44 • JAKE STEARNS DL • 6-0 • 230 Sr. • Knoxville, Iowa

2 • PATRICK STEFFEN DB • 5-11 • 170 Sr. • Ankeny, Iowa

27 • MICHAEL STORY LB • 5-9 • 190 Jr. • Henderson, Iowa

46 • FILIPPO SWARTZ TE • 6-1 • 210 So. • Longmount, Colo.

56 • ISAAC SYVERSON OL • 6-3 • 260 So. • Walker, Iowa

29 • TRAVIS TUPPER DB/K • 5-7 • 170 Jr. • Silver City, Iowa

92 • NIC TUSHA DL • 6-1 • 250 Jr. • Garner, Iowa

42 • ZACH UHLENHOPP DB • 6-1 • 190 Jr. • Prairie City, Iowa

63 • TANNER VENTEICHER OL • 5-11 • 255 Jr. • Glidden, Iowa

10 • LUKE WEST WR • 5-10 • 190 So. • Ogden, Iowa

14 • JAKE WEST RB • 5-10 • 180 So. • Ogden, Iowa

82 • CHASE WETTERLING WR • 6-1 • 190 So. • Melcher, Iowa

34 • JOSH WILSON FB • 5-10 • 235 Sr. • Le Grand, Iowa

66 • MATHEW WINGERSON OL • 6-1 • 270 So. • Gladstone, Mo.

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THE NEWCOMERS 7 • SAM ADENIYI DB • 6-1 • 185 Fr. • Roseville, Minn.

43 • COBY BUCKHOLZ LB • 5-11 • 195 Fr. • Phoenix, Ariz.

48 • CAMERON BUHMAN DB • 6-0 • 190 Fr. • Le Mars, Iowa

13 • TREY BUNTING QB • 5-8 • 180 So. • Indianola, Iowa

91 • TREY CHUMBLEY DL • 6-2 • 200 Fr. • Grimes, Iowa

52 • TERRION CONNER LB • 5-9 • 205 Fr. • St. Louis, Mo.

30 • AUSTIN COX RB • 5-9 • 180 Fr. • St. Louis, Mo.

57 • GUNNAR DAVIS OL • 6-3 • 220 Fr. • Monroe, Iowa

81 • TYLER DREDGE WR • 5-11 • 170 Fr. • Monroe, Iowa

31 • DANIEL ESLICK LB • 5-10 • 215 Fr. • Dayton, Iowa

62 • TYLER FINCK OL • 6-1 • 320 Fr. • Rock Valley, Iowa

6 • MARCO FOSTER DB • 5-8 • 180 Fr. • Des Moines, Iowa

4 • BRENDAN HOLMES DB • 5-11 • 190 Fr. • Atlantic, Iowa

27 • JOSH HOPKINS RB • 5-7 • 170 Fr. • Malvern, Iowa

8 • TANNER JANSEN QB • 6-0 • 190 Fr. • Malcom, Iowa

26 • HUNTER KAHLER DB • 5-10 • 160 Fr. • Altoona, Iowa

83 • NICK KERN WR • 5-11 • 165 Fr. • Kansas City, Mo.

64 • LOGAN KING OL • 6-3 • 325 Fr. • Missouri Valley, Iowa

19 • ZACH KREIDER K • 5-8 • 160 Fr. • Norwalk, Iowa

3 • TANNER KRUEGER QB/P • 6-0 • 185 Fr. • Waverly, Iowa

60 • BO KYUPER DL • 6-1 • 360 Fr. • Reeds Spring, Mo.

50 • JAXON LEE OL • 6-0 • 240 Fr. • Muleshoe, Texas

28 • RYAN LEHR DB • 6-0 •185 Fr. • Indianola, Iowa

95 • AARON LEWIS DL • 5-10 • 265 Fr. • Littleton, Colo.

68 • BROEDY LONG DL • 6-0 • 230 Fr. • Carlinville, Ill.

80 • AUSTIN McBETH Wr • 5-11 • 190 Fr. • New London, Iowa

20 • PAYTON MILLER WR • 6-1 • 185 Fr. • Lakeville, Minn.

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20 • KRISTIAN NOVOSAD LB • 5-11 • 165 Fr. • Houston, Texas

93 • JARED REESE DL • 6-3 • 220 Fr. • Des Moines, Iowa

9 • KARSON RICHARDSON K • 5-6 • 140 Fr. • East Peoria, Ill.

5 • PARKER SCHENK DB • 6-1 • 180 Fr. • Spencer, Iowa

53 • ZACHARY SHANAHAN LB • 5-9 • 250 Fr. • Fountain, Colo.

30 • QUINN SLAVEN DB • 5-9 • 170 Fr. • Mason City, Iowa

4 • KAMERON SMITH WR • 6-0 • 170 Fr. • Houston, Texas

45 • HARRISON SMITH FB • 5-11 • 220 Fr. • Ogden, Iowa

73 • CALEB STRIEGEL OL • 6-3 • 265 Fr. • Nashua, Iowa

88 • MITCH THEDE DE • 6-2 • 195 Fr. • Toledo, Iowa

35 • JUAN TREVINO LB • 5-7 • 175 Fr. • Coon Rapids, Iowa

39 • SETH VAN MAANEN LB • 5-10 • 205 Jr. • San Luis Obispo, Calif.

49 • CONNOR WARRICK TE • 5-7 • 180 So. • Prairie City, Iowa

37 • JONATHAN WEAVER RB • 5-8 •180 Fr. • Des Moines, Iowa

41 • JOE WEPPLER LB • 6-1 • 205 Fr. • Sheldon, Iowa

17 • FORREST WILKINS DB • 5-11 • 175 Fr. • Gilbert, Ariz.

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OPPONENT CAPSULES WEEK 1 — at WISCONSIN-STOUT

WIS.-STOUT

Sept. 3 Don & Nona Williams Stadium

Location........................................Menomonie, Wis. Athletic Director.....................................Duey Naatz Nickname................................................Blue Devils School Colors................................. Navy and White Conference.......... Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic 2015 Record......................................3-7, 2-5 WIAC Head Coach................................. Clayt Birmingham Record at School.........................23-37 (6 seasons)

WEEK 7 — at WARTBURG Location............................................. Waverly, Iowa Athletic Director....................................... Rick Willis Nickname......................................................Knights School Colors..............................Orange and Black Conference................... Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic 2015 Record........................................ 9-1, 7-1 IIAC Head Coach............................................. Rick Willis Record at School.....................149-36 (17 seasons)

WARTBURG

Oct. 15 Walston-Hoover Stadium

WEEK 2 — at ILLINOIS COLLEGE

ILLINOIS COLLEGE Sept. 10 England Stadium

Location...........................................Jacksonville, Ill. Athletic Director....................................Mike Snyder Nickname...................................................Blueboys School Colors.......................... True Blue and White Conference................................................. Midwest 2015 Record...................................... 5-5, 3-2 MWC Head Coach........................................Ray DeFrisco Record at School................................................ 0-0

WEEK 8 — LORAS

LORAS

Oct. 22 Buxton Stadium

WEEK 3 — at DUBUQUE

DUBUQUE

Sept. 17 Chalmers Field

Location........................................... Dubuque, Iowa Athletic Director.....................................Dan Runkle Nickname................................................... Spartans School Colors.................................. Blue and White Conference................... Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic 2015 Record........................................ 8-3, 7-0 IIAC Head Coach..........................................Stan Zweifel Record at School.........................40-32 (7 seasons)

WEEK 9 — NEBRASKA WESLEYAN

BUENA VISTA

Sept. 24 J. Leslie Rollins Stadium

Oct. 29 Buxton Stadium

WEEK 10 — at CENTRAL

CENTRAL

Nov. 5 Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium

WEEK 6 — LUTHER

LUTHER

Oct. 8 Buxton Stadium

Location............................................ Decorah, Iowa Athletic Director.................................... Renae Hartl Nickname........................................................ Norse School Colors.................................. Blue and White Conference................... Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic 2015 Record........................................ 4-6, 2-5 IIAC Head Coach........................................ Aaron Hafner Record at School.........................11-19 (3 seasons)

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Location...............................................Lincoln, Neb. Athletic Director.......................................Dr. Ira Zeff Nickname...........................................Prairie Wolves School Colors...................... Gold, Brown and Black Conference................... Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic 2015 Record..................................... 4-6, 3-6 GPAC Head Coach........................................... Brian Keller Record at School.....................108-95 (20 seasons)

NEBRASKA WESLEYAN

WEEK 4 — at BUENA VISTA Location........................................Storm Lake, Iowa Athletic Director.................................Jack Denholm Nickname.................................................... Beavers School Colors...................................Navy and Gold Conference................... Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic 2015 Record........................................ 1-9, 0-7 IIAC Head Coach........................................Jay Anderson Record at School.......................39-61 (10 seasons)

Location........................................... Dubuque, Iowa Athletic Director........................... Denise Udelhofen Nickname...................................................Duhawks School Colors.................................Purple and Gold Conference................... Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic 2015 Record........................................ 4-6, 3-4 IIAC Head Coach....................................Steve Helminiak Record at School..................... 7-16 (2 full seasons)

Location.................................................. Pella, Iowa Athletic Director.................................. Eric Van Kley Nickname........................................................ Dutch School Colors...................................Red and White Conference................... Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic 2015 Record........................................ 6-4, 4-3 IIAC Head Coach........................................ Jeff McMartin Record at School.......................93-33 (12 seasons)

WEEK 11 — COE

COE

Nov. 12 Buxton Stadium

Location.................................... Cedar Rapids, Iowa Athletic Director................................ John Chandler Nickname................................................... Kohawks School Colors..............................Crimson and Gold Conference................... Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic 2015 Record........................................ 4-6, 3-4 IIAC Head Coach.......................................... Tyler Staker Record at School................................................ 0-0

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FACILITIES We provide our student-athletes with excellent facilities to build and showcase their talents. The newest addition to help achieve athletic success is the Steven Johnson Fitness Center. The $6 million renovation is highlighted by a 4,500-square-foot cardiovascular deck overlooking a 5,500-squarefoot strength and conditioning room. The stunning facility overlooks Bill Buxton Stadium through an all-glass exterior, providing an impressive view to those inside and out. Teams competing at Buxton Stadium do so on a state-of-the-art Field Turf Revolution playing surface and an eight-lane, Beynon synthetic track installed in the summer of 2011. Cowles Fieldhouse serves as the primary indoor facility and is the home of Storm basketball, volleyball and wrestling. The multi-purpose facility can seat up to 3,000 spectators and is highlighted by a large, LED video board display measuring 11 ½ feet wide and 8 ½ feet tall. The swimming teams have the luxury of competing at one of the Midwest’s finest Division III facilities, the Indianola YMCA Natatorium. The YMCA opened in 2013 and features a 13.5-feet deep end, eight 25-yard lanes, two one-meter diving boards and one three-meter diving board.

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AFFILIATION: United Methodist Church LOCATION: Residential campus located in Indianola, with campuses also in Ankeny and West Des Moines; campus is located just 12 miles South of Des Moines, which has been ranked as the No. 1 Best City for Young Professionals (Forbes) STUDENTS: Approximately 1,400 full-time undergraduate FACULTY: One professor for every 13 students FINANCIAL AID: 99 percent of full-time students receive financial assistance NATIONAL RECOGNITION: Because of our solid reputation, we are consistently ranked as a top college in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report; ranked among the nation’s top 25 service minded colleges by Newsweek; recognized as one of the top 100 colleges in the nation for the percentage of students who study abroad by U.S. News & World Report CAMPUS: 85 acres in Indianola, Iowa; 34 major buildings including Blank Performing Arts Center ($6.2 million expansion and renovation in 2011) and the new Kent Campus Center ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: 80 undergraduate majors and minors CURRICULUM: “The Liberal Arts at Simpson College” integrates communication, thinking and reasoning skills into core courses and focuses on seven areas of engagement that are critical for tomorrow’s leaders INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS: NCAA Division III men’s programs in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field and wrestling; women’s programs in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field and volleyball EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS: More than 75 student clubs and organizations, covering such interest areas as academics, the arts, media, government, athletics, religion, service and cultural diversity

EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMICS As a student-athlete at Simpson, you’ll have the opportunity to succeed both on the field and in the classroom. Simpson’s visionary “Engaged Citizenship Curriculum” offers 80 majors, minors and programs and builds the skills employers are looking for in future employees. STUDENT-ATHLETE SUPPORT Strength & Conditioning Simpson’s strength and conditioning program will be an important element in your athletic experience at the college. Simpson’s certified strength and conditioning staff will work with you to build a fitness plan that can reduce the risk of injury and improve your athletic performance. Athletic Training The athletic training staff at Simpson realizes that in order to have a successful season, the top priority for parents and coaches is the athlete’s health. The four certified athletic trainers on staff and their 30 students provide quality healthcare to over 500 athletes. BUILDING LEADERSHIP SKILLS NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills Simpson is one of only two Division III schools in Iowa to participate in the NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills program. Some of the highlights of Simpson’s program include: • Academic assistance through study tables for firstyear students and tutors for individual subjects • Community service opportunities with the Special Olympics and other agencies that provide programming for students with special needs • Mentoring program that provides support for first-year students by pairing them with an upper-class student SAAC The Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) is one way for you to get involved in athletics beyond your sports team. As a SAAC member, you’ll be a part of a leadership group that provides a voice for student-athletes at the college and within the NCAA.

SUPPORT

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THANKS YOU! Thank you for your support of the 2015 Wayne Carse Storm Athletic Benefit. Adorn, Erin Freeburg Air-Con Mechanical Corporation Allegra Marketing, Print, Mail Allied Travel Apple Tree Inn Associated Computer Systems Atlantic Bottling Company Bendon Plumbing, Heating & Air Bob’s Custom Trophies, Eric & Leslie Held Brad Banks Briarwood Golf Club Brickhouse Tavern Burger King Cal’s Fine Food & Spirits Casual Rags Chartwells Chicago Bears Chicago Cubs Chumbley’s Auto Care Circle B Home Center Compass Financial, Michele Bjorkgren Crouse Café Decker Sports Dental Professionals DesignInk by EDJE Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons Des Moines Performing Arts Des Moines Truck Brokers DLH Grafx Double Tree by Hilton, Des Moines Airport Doll Distributing Co. Bob & Ardene Downing The Des Moines Register Downey Tire Pros Drees Family & Sports Chiropractic Echo Valley Country Club Rex Engstrand Elite Sports The Energy Group Fareway Stores Inc. Funaro’s Deli & Bakery Donna Gade Gib’s A & W, All-American Food Golf Cars of Iowa Great Wolf Lodge Green Bay Packers The Hansen Company, Inc. The Harvester Golf Club Kamie Downing Haynes Heart of America Restaurants & Inns

Christy Christensen Heller Darcy Hoch Holiday Inn, Des Moines Airport Holiday Inn & Suites, Jordan Creek Honey Creek Resort State Park Annette Hoover, Framed Names Hy-Vee, Indianola Hy-Vee Market Place Café Imaging Technologies Indianola Chamber of Commerce Indianola Country Club Indianola Physical Therapy Indianola Veterinary Clinic, LLC IOTA - Scott Drake The Iowa Clinic Iowa Cubs Iowa Hospital Association Iowa Insurance Agency Iowa Realty, Indianola Office Iowa Realty, Jeremy Paine Jefferson Plaza Leasing Jimmy John’s Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse J Rene’ Zach Johnson Dusty Kain Kansas City Royals La Casa Restaurant LaVida Loca Winery Lake Panorama National Lexus Champions for Charity LIDS Team Sports Little Caesars, Indianola Logan Contractors Supply Lula Belle Designs McCoy True Value & Just Ask Rental Barb McMurry Michigan State Basketball Miller Electrical Services Mishmash Bake Shoppe, Katie Ohnemus Minnesota Twins Morgan Mitchell Monticello Sports MRogalla Photography My Online Camp, Don W. Myers Neumann Brothers, Inc. Old Kinderhook Resort One Eighty Salon and Day Spa Outside Scoop John & Barb Overton

Overton Funeral Home Parker Signs & Graphics Peoples Bank Pete’s Pizza Push Pedal Pull Rasmussen Bike Shop, Greg Rasmussen RDG Planning & Design Group The Record-Herald & Indianola Tribune Re/Max Innovations, Misty Soldwisch Molly Rogalla RS Welding Studio RTL Equipment Scheels Sporting Goods Nathan Seberg SenSource, Kevin & Michael Stefko Jay & Jenne Simmons Simpson Advancement Office Simpson Alumni Office Simpson Athletic Advisory Committee Simpson Athletic Department Simpson Athletic Teams Simpson College Bookstore Simpson Cheer & Dance Squads Simpson Guild Simpson Gold Club Tami Kunze Smith Smith’s Collision Center Sodexo - Education Sports Page Grill, Joe & Amanda Ripperger St. Louis Cardinals Studio Fusco Subway of Indianola SVPA Architects Inc. Taylor Floral & Gifts Theatre Simpson Tim McConnell Fine Photography Tim Busby, Auctioneer Todd’s Shoes for Women TRM Disposal Vanderpool Construction, Inc. Wakonda Country Club Walmart Super Center, Indianola Chuck & Laura Weum Weinman Insurance Services Denny & Jane Whalen Willis Lexus Willow Creek Golf Course Windstar Lines Wobbly Boots, JR & Heather Sheffer

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Y EARLY S UMMA RY Year Overall IIAC IIAC Finish Head Coach: Charles Cheney 1893 5-0-0 Head Coach: None 1894 3-3-1 Head Coach: Perry W. Jenkins 1895 1-1-1 Head Coach: J.M. Jackson 1896 2-3-0 Head Coach: None 1897 1-2-0 Head Coach: Hal McNeil 1898 3-3-0 1899 5-2-0 Head Coach: Paul Coldren 1900 6-2-1 Head Coach: John G. Griffith 1901 7-1-1 Head Coach: Graham Reid 1902 5-3-0 1903 1-4-0 1904 1-5-0 1905 3-5-0 1906 -- 1907 -- Head Coach: R.N. Post 1908 5-1-0 Head Coach: Carroll N. Kirk 1909 5-2-0 1910 4-3-0 Head Coach: Harold J. Iddings 1911 0-5-0 1912 1-2-0 1913 4-2-0 Head Coach: Arthur Aston 1914 2-4-1 Head Coach: Archie “Bunt” Kirk 1915 2-6-0 Head Coach: Chester C. Dillon 1916 2-3-0 1917 0-5-1 Head Coach: Nile “Soup” Graves 1918 4-3-0 1919 3-3-1 1920 0-6-0 Head Coach: Cecil Cushman 1921 2-5-0 1922 4-3-1 Head Coach: Noel Workman 1923 8-1-0 7-0-0 1st 1924 8-0-1 7-0-1 1st 1925 6-2-1 5-1-0 t-1st Head Coach: Harry Workman 1926 4-3-1 3-1-1 3rd 1927 5-3-0 4-1-0 3rd 1928 4-4-1 3-2-1 8th 1929 6-3-0 5-2-0 6th 1930 3-5-1 3-2-1 7th Head Coach: Lloyd Dean 1931 7-3-0 6-0-0 1st 1932 5-4-1 4-1-1 4th 1933 7-2-1 6-0-1 1st 1934 3-5-2 3-2-1 6th* Head Coach: Frank Casey 1935 1-8-0 1-4-0 10th 1936 3-6-0 2-4-0 8th 1937 0-9-0 0-6-0 13th 1938 1-8-0 1-4-0 12th

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Year Overall IIAC IIAC 1939 1-8-0 1-5-0 11th Head Coach: Bob Waldorf 1940 1-7-1 1-4-1 11th 1941 3-5-1 2-4-0 10th Head Coach: Frank Casey 1942 4-3-0 4-1-0 4th 1943 1-3-0 -- 1944 3-1-2 -- 1945 2-5-0 1-2-0 5th 1946 3-5-1 2-3-0 7th 1947 3-4-2 2-1-2 6th Head Coach: R.G. “Hap” Miller 1948 2-7-0 1-5-0 10th 1949 8-1-0 6-0-0 1st 1950 3-6-0 1-4-0 4th (South) 1951 2-7-0 1-4-0 4th (South) 1952 3-5-0 2-2-0 3rd (South) 1953 0-8-0 0-4-0 5th (South) 1954 1-5-2 0-4-2 8th 1955 6-2-0 5-2-0 3rd 1956 5-2-1 5-2-1 3rd 1957 4-4-0 4-4-0 4th Head Coach: E.G. Booth 1958 2-5-1 2-5-1 7th 1959 0-8-0 0-8-0 9th 1960 0-9-0 0-8-0 9th 1961 1-8-0 0-8-0 9th Head Coach: Ken Heizer 1962 0-9-0 0-9-0 9th 1963 5-4-0 5-4-0 3rd 1964 6-3-0 5-3-0 3rd 1965 3-6-0 2-5-0 7th Head Coach: John Sullivan 1966 3-5-0 2-5-0 6th 1967 7-1-1 6-1-0 2nd 1968 6-1-2 5-0-2 2nd 1969 8-2-0 6-1-0 1st 1970 6-2-0 5-2-0 3rd Head Coach: Al Paone 1971 5-4-0 4-3-0 5th 1972 2-6-1 1-4-2 6th 1973 2-6-1 1-5-1 7th Head Coach: Larry Johnson 1974 2-6-1 2-5-0 6th Head Coach: Maury Waugh 1975 2-7-0 1-6-0 8th 1976 4-5-0 3-4-0 6th

Year Overall IIAC IIAC Finish 1977 2-7-0 2-5-0 7th 1978 4-5-0 2-5-0 6th 1979 3-5-0 2-5-0 6th Head Coach: Alex Glann 1980 5-4-0 3-4-0 5th 1981 3-6-0 2-5-0 6th 1982 4-5-0 2-5-0 6th 1983 3-6-0 2-6-0 6th 1984 2-7-0 1-6-0 t-7th Head Coach: Lloyd Krumlauf 1985 3-6-0 3-4-0 6th 1986 1-8-0 1-7-0 7th Head Coach: Jim Williams 1987 3-6-0 3-5-0 6th 1988 9-2-0 8-0-0 1st 1989 8-3-0 7-1-0 2nd 1990 8-2-0 6-2-0 3rd 1991 10-1-0 8-0-0 1st 1992 6-2-1 6-2-0 2nd 1993 5-5 5-3 4th 1994 5-5 5-3 4th 1995 7-3 6-2 3rd 1996 10-1 8-0 1st 1997 12-1 8-0 1st 1998 7-3 7-3 t-3rd 1999 6-4 6-4 t-4th 2000 6-4 6-4 t-4th 2001 4-6 4-5 t-5th Head Coach: Jay Niemann 2002 6-4 6-3 4th 2003 9-2 7-1 2nd 2004 5-5 4-4 6th 2005 5-5 3-5 6th 2006 3-7 3-5 6th 2007 4-6 3-5 t-6th Head Coach: Jim Glogowski 2008 7-3 5-3 t-3rd 2009 3-7 2-6 t-7th 2010 2-8 2-6 t-7th 2011 5-5 5-3 5th 2012 6-4 4-3 t-2nd 2013 7-3 5-2 2nd 2014 3-7 0-7 8th 2015 4-6 3-4 t-4th Overall: 476-517-35 in 122 seasons Conference: 313-310-19 in 91 seasons *declared IIAC Champion under the Stanley-Dean System

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RE CORDS RUSHING YARDS Game 389 Season 2,035 Career 3,858 ATTEMPTS Game 54 Season 333 Career 842 TOUCHDOWNS Game 7 Season 31 Career 49

COMPLETIONS Game 40 Season 252 Career 851 ATTEMPTS Game 61 Season 413 Career 1,373 TOUCHDOWNS Game 6 Season 32 Career 77

POINTS BY A KICKER Season 69 Career 196

Ricky Gales vs. St. John’s, 1989 Ricky Gales, 1989 Adam Reutzel, 2005-08

Guy Leman, vs. Luther, 1998 Guy Leman, 1998 Trent Nauholz, 1989-93

Charlie McCoy, vs. Des Moines U, 1926 Mike Donnenwerth, 2003 Taylor Nelson, 2010-13 Taylor Nelson, vs. Dubuque, 2012 Taylor Nelson, 2012 Taylor Nelson, 2010-13 Taylor Nelson, at Dubuque, 2012 Mike Donnenwerth, 2003 Taylor Nelson, 2010-13 Mike Donnenwerth, vs. Upper IA, 2003 Mike Donnenwerth, 2003 Taylor Nelson, 2010-13

PASSING EFFECIENCY Game 350.2 Mike Donnenwerth, vs. Dubuque, 2003 Season 203.4 Joe Blake, Jr. (93-144-3), 1989 (led DIII) Career 154.8 Joe Blake, Jr. 1987-90 COMPLETION PERCENTAGE Game 92.3 Mike Donnenwerth, vs. Dubuque, 2003 Season 65.5 Taylor Nelson, 2013 Career 62.0 Taylor Nelson, 2010-13

RECEIVING YARDS Game 276 Season 1,466 Career 3,210

Jim Henderson, vs. Wartburg, 1966 Dusty Kain, 2003 Dusty Kain, 2002-05

RECEPTIONS Game 20 Season 93 Career 233

Brad Vogel, vs. Buena Vista, 2012 Dusty Kain, 2003 Dusty Kain, 2002-05

TOUCHDOWNS Game 4 Season 14 Career 31

Mike Tiedeman, vs. Upper Iowa, 2003 Dusty Kain, 2003 Taylor Rogers, 2009-12

TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS Game 517 Season 3,491 Career 10,771

Mike Donnenwerth, vs. Upper IA, 2003 Mike Donnenwerth, 2003 Taylor Nelson, 2010-13

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Jeff Hayes, vs. Luther, 1998 Jeff Hayes, vs. Dubuque, 1998 Ned Greer, vs. Upper Iowa, 1989 Jeff Hayes, 1997 Jeff Hayes, 1996-98

PAT KICKS ATTEMPTED Game 11 Season 69 Career 173

Jeff Hayes Jeff Hayes, 1997 Jeff Hayes, 1996-98

PAT KICK PERCENTAGE Season 100.0 Career 94.7

Drew Jensen (13-13), 2014 Kevin Morgan (13-13), 2009 Ned Greer (43-43), 1990 Steve Glass (13-13), 1981 Bill Nelson (54-57), 2004-07

FIELD GOALS MADE Game 3 Season 9 Career 26

Bill Nelson, at Concordia (WI), 2006 Bill Nelson, 2007 Brett Majors, 1999-02

FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED Game 4 Season 18 Career 46

Bill Nelson, at Luther, 2007 Bill Nelson, 2007 Brett Majors, 1999-02

FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE Season 100.0 Bill Nelson (5-5), 2005 Career 66.7 James Gale (16-24), 2008-11

TOUCHDOWNS RESPONSIBLE FOR Game 7 Guy Leman, vs. Luther, 1998 Season 34 Taylor Nelson, 2013 Career 100 Taylor Nelson, 2010-13

PUNT YARDS Game 420 Season 2,629 Career 7,793

Mike Donnenwerth, at Wash. U., 2002 Bill Nelson, 2007 Mike Donnenwerth, 2000-03

ALL-PURPOSE YARDS Game 434 Season 2,406 Career 5,687

PUNT ATTEMPTS Game 11 Season 68 Career 208

Mike Donnenwerth vs. Wartburg, 2001 Dan McCulley, 1993 Mike Donnenwerth, 2000-03

YARDS PER PUNT Game 48.7 Season 41.31 Career 38.75

Mike Donnenwerth vs. Upper IA, 2003 Mike Donnenwerth, 2003 Bill Nelson, 2004-07

POINTS SCORED Game 42 Season 198 Career 348

Ricky Gales, vs. St. John’s, 1989 Guy Leman, 1998 Brad Vogel, 2010-13 Guy Leman, vs. Luther, 1998 Guy Leman (33 TD), 1998 Moco Mercer, 1922-25

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Jeff Hayes (60 PAT, 3FG), 1997 Jeff Hayes, 1996-98

PAT KICKS MADE Game 10 Season 60 Career 163

Trent Nauholz, vs. Loras, 1992 Guy Leman, 1998 Adam Reutzel, 2005-08

PASSING

YARDS Game 520 Season 3,461 Career 9,556

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PUNT RETURN YARDS Game 96 Season 451 Career 716

Trent Kain, vs. Dubuque, 2007 Brandon Endres, 1996 Travis Young, 1987-90

PUNT RETURNS Game 7 Season 29 Career 54

Trent Kain, vs. Dubuque, 2007 Brandon Endres, 1996 Jeff Hartung, 1991 Travis Young, 1987-90

PUNT RETURN TOUCHDOWNS Season 2 Brandon Endres, 1996 Jeff Hartung, 1991 Career 3 Brandon Endres, 1994-96 KICK RETURN YARDS Game 177 Season 818 Career 2,601 KICK RETURNS Game 6 Season 34 Career 111

Brad Vogel, at Coe, 2011 Brad Vogel, 2012 Brad Vogel, 2010-13 multiple times Brad Vogel, 2010 Brad Vogel, 2010-13

DEFENSE TACKLES Game 26 Season 145 Career 349

TACKLES FOR LOSS Game 8.0 Season 31.0 Career 70.5

Chris Kern, vs. Luther, 2004 Ray Cefalo, 1981 Jarrod Young, 1993-96 Tyler Freeburg, at Coe, 2000 Jason Ripke, 2004 Jason Ripke, 2002-05

SACKS Game 4.0 Season 19.0 Career 44.0

Chris Kern, vs. Dubuque, 2005 Jason Ripke, at Buena Vista, 2004 Tyler Freeburg, vs. Loras, 2000 Carlton Tarver, vs. Upper Iowa, 1982 Carlton Tarver, 1981 Carlton Tarver, 1979-82

INTERCEPTIONS Game 4 Season 11 Career 22

Greg Holland, vs. Upper Iowa, 1979 Greg Holland, 1979 Greg Holland, 1979-82

PASS BREAKUPS Game 6 Kyle Westphal vs. Washington U., 2002 Kenny Fry, vs. Buena Vista, 1997 Todd DeWoody, vs. Buena Vista, 1997 Season 22 Kyle Westphal, 2003 Career 53 Kyle Westphal, 2001-04 FORCED FUBMLES Season 6 Career 7

Kyle Westphal, 2003 Jason Anthony, 1994 BJ Bengard, 2004-06 Kyle Westphal, 2001-04

TEAM DEFENSE

TEAM OFFENSE RUSHING YARDS Game 582 Season 3,387

vs. Upper Iowa, 1989 1997

RUSHING ATTEMPTS Game 76 Season 655

vs. Luther, 1997 1998

FEWEST PASSING YARDS ALLOWED Game 33 Season 1,104

RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS Game 7 Season 53

vs. Luther, 1998 1997

FEWEST TOTAL YARDS ALLOWED Game 10 Season 1,835

PASSING YARDS Game 586 Season 3,540

vs. Upper Iowa, 2003 2003

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FEWEST POINTS ALLOWED Game 0 Season 87

PASSING COMPLETIONS Game 40 Season 255

at Dubuque, 2012 2012

INTERCEPTIONS Game 5 Season 22

PASSING ATTEMPTS Game 61 Season 422

at Dubuque, 2012 2003

SACKS Game 18.0 Season 39.0

PASSING TOUCHDOWNS Game 7 Season 33

vs. Upper Iowa, 2003 2003

TOTAL PLAYS Game 93

at William Penn, 1999

TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS Game 788 Season 5,653 POINTS SCORED Game 83 Season 493

vs. William Penn, 1989 1997 vs. Highland Park, 1898 1997

KYLE WESTPHAL

FEWEST RUSHING YARDS ALLOWED Game -74 vs. Dubuque, 2005 Season 731 1991

TACKLES FOR LOSS Game 17.0 Season 95.0 FORCED FUMBLES Game 8 Season 20 FUBMLES RECOVERED Game 5 Season 21 PASS BREAKUPS Game 10 Season 56

vs. Luther, 1967 1991 vs. Dubuque, 1991 1991

136 x; last vs. Eureka, 2012 1991 vs. William Penn, 2000 2000 vs. Upper Iowa, 1982 2004 vs. Dubuque, 2005 2004 vs. William Penn, 2000 1998 vs. Upper Iowa, 2003 2003 vs. Loras, 2012 vs. Coe, 2004 vs. Upper Iowa, 2002 at Washington U., 2002 2003

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1922 Walter McCoy......................RB Joseph Meek......................... T Schultz..................................G 1923 Joseph Meek.........................G Moco Mercer.......................RB Schultz..................................G 1924 Leslie Holliday....................... T Walter McCoy......................RB Moco Mercer.......................RB 1925 Leslie Holliday....................... T Moco Mercer.......................RB Walter Officer........................ E 1926 Leslie Holliday....................... T Chick McCoy.......................QB

Joe Blake, Sr. led Simpson to an Iowa Conference Championship and an appearance in the Mineral Water Bowl in 1969. 1927 Everett Garbett...................... E Chick McCoy.......................QB Olan Ruble............................G 1928 Paul Hogendorn..................RB Ora Wilcox..........................RB 1929 Thomas Anderson................. E Herman Clark........................ E Robert Dain...........................G Nicholas Fisher...................RB 1930 Kink Richards...................... FB 1931 William Chumbley.................. T Paul Eggers.......................... C Kink Richards...................... FB 1932 Liddicoat............................... E 1933 Gerald Binkerd...................... T Adolph Carlson.................... FB Irwin Thompson...................QB 1934 Raymond Anderson...............G Adolph Carlson....................RB 1936 Thomas Sharples.................. E 1942 Byer Farnham....................... B Robert Piffer..........................G 1947 Ken Tannatt........................... E 1949 Bob Miller.............................. T John Mills............................QB Jim Wright........................... FB 1950 Everett Hidlebaugh................G 1951 Al Benson............................. T Jim Mathews......................... B 1952 Bob Moore............................ T Ed Weeks.............................. B 1953 Jerry Howlett......................... C 1954 Bob Kilsares.......................... C 1955 Bob Kilsares.......................... C 1956 Chuck Burnett.....................RB 1957 Martin Bell.............................G Al Haughey........................... E Bill Hulen.............................. T

1959 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1978 1979 1980 1981 1983 1984 1985 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991

Lou Bobinet...........................G Barry Yount.........................DE George Yaniger.....................G Glenn Kuehl........................DE Al Paone............................. LB George Yaniger.....................G Al Paone............................. LB Gary Hargis......................... DT Jerry Brumit........................... B Tony Spencer........................ B Gary Hargis......................... DL Jim Henderson.................... OL Joe Blake, Sr.......................QB Don Federwitz..................... OL Jim Henderson.................... OL Jerry Lafferty....................... OL Gordon Weber..................... DL Jack Blake...........................DB Don Federwitz..................... OL Jim Henderson.................... OL Jerry Lafferty....................... OL Joe Blake, Sr.......................QB Jake Brady............................ E Perry Hunter........................OT Jim Kelly............................. DL Roger Overman................... OL Phil Wooderson...................DB Joe Blake, Sr.......................QB Rich Clogg.......................... DL Perry Hunter........................ OL Jim Swanson......................... E Tom Simmons......................HB Dave Summy....................... LB Gary Baker..........................DB Hugh Lickiss........................ LB Joe Coppola, Sr...................DB Walt Kennedy...................... DL Ed Robinson........................ LB Jerry Mitchell.......................DB John Andres........................ OL Reggie Smalls..................... OL John Andres........................ OL Greg Holland.......................DB Jerry Floyd..........................DE Mike Templeman................WR Dave VanSickle...................DB Larry Allen...........................DB Bryan Joens........................ OL Ray Cefalo.......................... LB Larry Allen...........................DB Larry Allen...........................DB John Amelse.......................... C Rex VanBuskirk...................RB Pete Galanis....................... OL Ricky Gales.........................RB Ian Grover........................... OL Steve Hauser......................DB Eric Luckstead..................... LB Ryan Cooley........................ TE Ricky Gales.........................RB Ian Grover........................... OL Eric Luckstead..................... LB Joe Blake, Jr.......................QB Ryan Cooley........................ TE Matt Gavin...........................DE Mike Oberbroekling............. OL Travis Young......................WR Mike Becker........................ OL Ned Greer............................. K

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SIMPSON THREE-TIME FIRST TEAM ALL-IIAC SELECTIONS Moco Mercer 1923, 1924, 1925......................................... Running Back Leslie Holliday 1924, 1925, 1926..................................... Offensive Tackle Jim Henderson 1966, 1967, 1968.........................................Offensive Line Joe Blake, Sr. 1967, 1969, 1970............................................Quarterback Larry Allen 1983, 1984, 1985.......................................Defensive Back Dusty Kain 2003, 2004, 2005........................................ Wide Receiver Jason Ripke 2003, 2004, 2005........................................ Defensive End Brad Vogel 2011, 2012, 2013.......................... Wide Receiver/Returner 1992 1993 1994 1995

Jeff Hartung........................DB Marty James........................DB Matt Laughlin...................... LB Pat Norem........................... OL Rob Sinclair.........................RB Jeff Smith............................ LB Jason Anthony..................... DL Dan Caryl............................ OL Chad Earwood.....................DB Marty James........................DB Jay Liston............................DE Trent Nauholz......................RB Marc Ridout......................... LB Jack Bishop......................... OL Chad Earwood.....................DB Duke Perfect......................... K Jason Anthony..................... DL Jack Bishop......................... OL Brandon Endres.................WR Scott Shaw.......................... DL Jason Wrzeski..................... OL

Brad Jorgensen piloted back-to-back undefeated regular seasons in 1996 and 1997. 1996 1997

Brandon Endres.................WR Jeff Hayes............................. K Garth House........................ DL Brad Jorgensen...................QB Ben Krambeck..................... TE Brent Parrott........................DB Jeremy Whalen................... DL Chris Winey......................... OL Jarod Young........................ LB Kenny Fry............................DB Zach George....................... LB Clint Head........................... OL Brad Jorgensen...................QB Jeremy Richter...................WR Eric Short............................ TE Brian Valenta....................... OL

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Jeremy Whalen................... DL Scott Wheater..................... OL Chip Brundage.................... DL Kenny Fry............................DB Jeff Hayes............................. K Clint Head........................... OL Guy Leman..........................RB Eric Short............................ TE Jesse Benson...................... DL Troy Clemen........................RB Ryan Campbell.................... OL Jesse Von Behren..............WR Brandon Williams................ OL Mike Donnenwerth........... QB/P Jason Schnell...................... TE Jesse Von Behren..............WR Doug Dodds........................ OL Mike Donnenwerth........... QB/P Dusty Kain..........................WR Jason Ripke........................ DL Kyle Westphal.....................DB Dusty Kain..........................WR Ross Parker........................ OL Jason Ripke........................ DL Kyle Westphal.....................DB Dusty Kain..........................WR Chris Kern........................... LB Jason Ripke........................ DL BJ Bengard......................... DL Dustin Schelling.................. DL Trent Kain..........................WR Bill Nelson............................. P Adam Reutzel......................RB Bill Carroll........................... OL Adam Reutzel......................RB Luke Stover......................... DL Tim Stover........................... LB Taylor Rogers.....................WR Rory Hennessy.................... OL Brad Vogel.................... KR/PR Mark Cronin........................ LB Danny Kelley....................... OL Taylor Rogers.....................WR Scott Vierow........................DE Brad Vogel..........................KR Taylor Nelson......................QB Brad Vogel................... WR/KR Patrick Thompson................ OL Brandon Abernathy.............. LB Corey Meyer........................ OL Jordan Beem.......................RB Blake Bergstrom.................. OL Isaac Frazier.......................DE Davey Jergens.............. KR/PR

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ALL-AMERICANS

Beginning with Tony Spencer in 1962, Simpson players have received 35 All-America awards from numerous outlets. Only Clint Head (1997, 1998), Guy Leman (1997, 1998), Mike Donnenwerth (2002, 2003), and Jason Ripke (2004, 2005) have earned All-America honors in multiple seasons. Ripke’s 2004 season saw him earn first team recognition from three different outlets after tallying a nation-leading 31 tackles for loss. The Storm boasted five All-Americans during its NCAA Semifinal run in 1997, the most by any team in the program’s history.

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IIAC MVP

RICKY GALES

Year Player Pos. 1989 *Deric “Ricky” Gales................................ RB 1996 Brad Jorgensen....................................... QB 1997 Brad Jorgensen....................................... QB 1998 Guy Leman.............................................. RB 2003 Mike Donnenwerth................................QB/P 2013 Taylor Nelson (offensive MVP)................ QB * also named Small College Player of the Year - the IIAC began recognizing Offensive and Defensive MVPs in 2010

IIAC COACH OF THE YEAR

Year

Player

1962

Tony Spencer

1963

George Yanger

1983

Bryan Jones

1989

Ricky Gales

1992

Marty James

1992

Trent Nauholz

1993

Chad Earwood

1996

Brent Parrott

1996

Chris Winey

1996

Jarod Young

1997

Jeremy Whalen

1997

Clint Head

1997

Cory Christensen

1997

Kenny Fry

1997

Guy Leman

1998

Clint Head

1998

Guy Leman

2002

Mike Donnenwerth

2003

Mike Donnenwerth

2003

Kyle Westphal

2003

Dusty Kain

2004

Jason Ripke

2005

Jason Ripke

2006 2006 2008

AFCA

D3SID

D3COM

NA 2 2

2 3 HM 1

3 1

HM 1 3 3

BJ Bengard

Dustin Schelling

Luke Stover

Key to Abbreviations: AFCA (American Football Coaches Association), FG (Don Hansen Football Gazette), D3SID (Division III Sports Information Directors), D3COM (d3football.com), NA (not available)

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NCAA POST-GRADUATE SCHOLARS

* also named AFCA Region Coach of the Year

Year Player Team 1998 Guy Leman..............................First Team 2012 Mark Cronin........................Second Team 2014 Alex Severn........................Second Team 2015 Jordan Beem......................Second Team

Coach Season Record John Sullivan......................................8-2 Jim Williams........................................9-2 Jim Williams......................................10-1 Jim Williams......................................10-1 *Jim Williams....................................12-1 Jay Niemann.......................................9-2

ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS

HM 1

Year 1969 1988 1991 1996 1997 2003

Named in honor of legendery Saint John’s head coach, John Gagliardi, the Gagliardi Trophy is presented annually to the outstanding football player in NCAA Division III. Year Player Pos. 1998 Guy Leman......................................... RB 2003 Mike Donnenwerth..............................QB 2005 Dusty Kain......................................... WR

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Year Player 1971.........................................................Rich Clogg 1974...................................................... Hugh Lickiss 1990......................................................... Ian Grover 1994................................................... Chad Earwood

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THE GLORY YEARS 1893

Simpson first organized a football team in 1892, but did not begin playing an intercollegiate schedule until 1893. During 1893, Simpson played a five-game schedule in which the squad compiled 174 points and went undefeated against Des Moines University and Drake (twice). Captained by Fletcher Homan, the team had no real coach; but student manager, Charles Cheney, a senior, is credited as being the first Simpson football coach.

1923

Under the direction of head coach Noel Workman, Simpson won the first Iowa Conference football title in 1923. After dropping the first game of the year to Iowa State, the Redmen won their next eight games, including five shutouts. The team, led by captain and All-Conference tackle Joe Meek, outscored the opposition 289-37 in the nine game. It was during this time that the legend of Kenneth “Moco” Mercer was born. Mercer scored 348 points and was named All-Conference at halfback three times (1923-35). He earned 15 letters in four different sports at Simpson (basketball, football, wrestling, and track) and later went onto a professional career with the Philadelphia Eagles before returning to coach at Simpson in the 1930s.

1924

Simpson won its second consecutive Iowa Conference title, going 8-0-1. Included in the eight victories were five shutouts, matching the total from the previous season. The Redmen won their first seven games before a 14-14 tie against Iowa Wesleyan on Nov. 21. Simpson ended the season the following week with a 6-0 victory over Nebraska Wesleyan. All-Conference selections included Kenneth Karr, Moco Mercer, Walter Officer, and Leslie Holiday.

1925

Simpson remained on top of the Iowa Conference standings in 1925, sharing the league title with Upper Iowa. Although Simpson lost two of its first three games, the Redmen recovered to post a 6-2-1 record. During the season, “Moco” Mercer set an Iowa Conference record for most points scored in a career with 285. That record stood until 1998 when it was broken by another Simpson running back, Guy Leman. Noel Workman left to become the head coach at Iowa State following the season, going 22-3-2 with three IIAC titles in three seasons.

1931

Although the nation was suffering from the grips of the Depression, there was no depression in Simpson football in the early 1930s. Simpson captured the Iowa Conference Championship in 1931 under the direction of first-year head coach Lloyd “Judd” Dean. The team put together a 7-3 record, remaining flawless in Iowa Conference action with a 6-0 mark. A key to the Redmen’s success was the play of fullback Edwin “Kink” Richards, who went on to sign with the NFL’s New York Giants.

1933

Simpson won the 1933 Iowa Conference title despite Iowa Wesleyan going undefeated in its six game schedule. Simpson won its second league crown in three years under the complicated “Stanley-Dean” system, which rated teams on the basis of strength of the schedule. Simpson went 7-2-1, going unbeatedn in conference play. Simpson played the first night game in school history on Oct. 6 against Central.

1934

The “Stanley-Dean” system led to a second-straight IIAC Championship in 1934 despite Simpson’s 3-2-1 record in the league. Because of the circumstances, writer Buck Turnbull stated in the history of the Iowa Conference book, “The conference did not recognize a championship team.” However, since the league had adopted the Stanley-Dean System, for the better or worse, Simpson is listed in the books as the 1934 Iowa Conference champion. The system was dropped in 1935.

1949

Simpson won its first conference title since 1934 by going 8-1 under third-year head coach R.G. “Hap” Miller. The lone loss was a 23-17 setback at Coe, but the Redmen won six straight to close the season. Backfield ace John Mills, tackle Bob Miller and fullback Jim Wright earned allconference honors. Miller went on to serve as head football coach for 10 years, going 34-47-3. Remembered fondly for his efforts in the physical education department, Miller had a successful stint as Simpson’s head baseball coach, taking the Redmen to the 1958 NAIA National Baseball Tournament.

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1969

After finishing in second place the previous two seasons, Simpson ended a 20-year conference title drought by going 8-2 under fourth-year head coach John Sullivan. The Redmen boasted gutty 200-pound linemen, like Tom Powell and Dave Halford, who held their own against their 300-pound competition. Center Rich Heckman and tackles Jim Oplt and Perry Hunter provided big holes throughout the season while Indianola native Joe Blake, Sr., took the conference by storm. Simpson ended the regular season with a 30-7 win over William Jewell, ranked 10th in NAIA. Simpson went on to play in the Mineral Water Bowl, which ended in a 21-0 loss to St. John’s (Minn.). Sullivan earned NAIA Coach of the Year honors at season’s end.

1988

Going into the 1987 season, Simpson had experienced 14 losing seasons in 15 years, prompting the hiring of legendary high school coach, Jim Williams. It took just one year for the move to pay off, as the Redmen shocked the league by going 9-2 and a perfect 8-0 to win the IIAC. A junior transfer from Nebraska-Omaha named Ricky Gales won the rushing title with 1,301 yards and helped Simpson to its first-ever NCAA Playoff appearance, a 29-27 los to Wis.-Whitewater. In one of the biggest games in the school history, Simpson forced a missed extra point in the final seconds to beat Central 14-13. In just his second year, Williams was named IIAC Coach of the Year.

1989

Though the 1989 season didn’t produce a conference title thanks to a 54-30 loss to Central in the regular season finale, it did result in another trip to the postseason. An unstoppable Ricky Gales set NCAA Division III records for rushing (2,035 yards) and scoring (166 points) as Simpson went 8-3. Gales saved his best effort for last, rushing for a then all-divisions record 389 yards in a playoff loss to St. John’s (Minn.). The Redmen averaged 514 yards and 45.5 points per game and junior quarterback Joe Blake, Jr. led Division III in passing efficiency (203.3). Sophomore kicker Ned Greer led the nation in points by a kicker with 61, going 49-for-50 on extra point attempts.

1991

Jim Williams’ 1991 squad rolled to a 10-0 regular season record, the first undefeated regular season since 1893. A perfect 8-0 mark gave Simpson an IIAC Championship and a trip to the playoffs, where the Redmen lost to UW-La Crosse 28-13 at the UNI Dome. The 1991 Redmen defense was the best in school history, posting the No. 4 total defense in the country (183.5 yards per game) while allowing the seventh-fewest points (87). Led by Trent Nauholz and Rob Sinclair, the rushing offense ranked 13th in the nation (269.2 yards per game). Twelve players earned all-conference honors and Jim Williams was named the IIAC Coach of the Year.

1996

Simpson won its 10th IIAC football title with an unblemished 10-0 regular season mark, including 8-0 in the league. The program’s fourth trip to the NCAA Playoffs ended with a 21-18 loss to St. John’s, snapping a 13-game winning streak. Junior QB Brad Jorgensen was named IIAC MVP and Jim Williams earned Coach of the Year honors. Jorgensen threw for 1,953 yards and led the offense to a school record 459 points scored.

1997

Arguably the greatest season in school history, the 1997 Storm went 10-0 in the regular season, won the IIAC Championship and advanced to the semifinal round of the playoffs before losing to eventual-champion Mt. Union. The Storm won an exciting opening round game over Whitewater, getting the winning score on a 25-yard TD pass from Jorgensen to Corey Christensen with 36 seconds left. Simpson then went on to route Augsburg at home in the second round. Simpson set school records for total offense (6,829 yards), points (595), rushing yards (3,837), passing yards (2,931), first downs (295) and total plays (1,113). Jorgensen became the first player in IIAC history to win back-to-back MVP honors and Williams earned his fifth Coach of the Year accolade.

2003

The Storm went 9-1 and earned an at-large bid to the playoffs after finishing second in the IIAC. No. 20 Simpson lost a 26-20, double overtime heart-breaker No. 11 St. Norbert in the first round. Led by All-Americans Mike Donnenwerth (QB) and Dusty Kain (WR), the Simpson offense set school records for passing yards (3,540), attempts (422) and touchdowns (33). Donnenwerth set school marks for passing yards (3,461), attempts (413), and touchdowns (32). Kain set school records for receptions (93), yards (1,466) and TDs (14). Second-year head coach Jay Niemann’s defense generated 43 turnovers, led by All-American corner Kyle Westphal 10 INTs and six forced fumbles. Niemann took home IIAC Coach of the Year honors and Donnenwerth was named league MVP.

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JAY SIMMONS COLLEGE PRESIDENT

Simpson College began its next generation of success when Jay Simmons took office in June 2013. He is the college’s 23rd president, succeeding the eight-year tenure of John Byrd. A native of Muscle Shoals, Ala., Simmons came to Simpson from Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant. He impressed the Simpson community with his proven leadership capability, broad academic experience, fund-raising success, ability to face challenges, work ethic and open and collaborative management style. “Dr. Simmons will bring to Simpson College exactly the right set of skills necessary to build on the momentum created by John Byrd’s eight years of leadership,” said Fred Hubbell, Chair of the Simpson Board of Trustees. “Simpson is in an enviable position of strength,” he added. “The addition of its leading edge curriculum, a near record enrollment and several major capital improvement projects provide an excellent

platform for Dr. Simmons to put his experience and expertise to work on behalf of the entire campus and the extended Simpson family.” Simmons holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Birmingham-Southern College, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa. He holds Master’s and Doctorate degrees in political science from the University of Alabama. He and his wife, Jenne’, have two children, Samantha, who works for a graphic design company in Indianola, and Madison, a high school sophomore. At Iowa Wesleyan College, Simmons helped restructure enrollment, advancement and the college’s educational programs. He also led the college’s transition from a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) to Division III of the

BRIAN NIEMUTH DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

A benchmark for success in the Simpson athletic department as the women’s basketball coach, Brian Niemuth added the role of athletic director when he graduated from the interim tag in July 2013. Simpson President Jay Simmons made the announcement following Niemuth’s five-month appointment as the interim athletic director. “This is one of my first acts as Simpson’s president, and I couldn’t be more excited about it,” Simmons said. “Brian Niemuth is the right person to build on Simpson’s tradition of athletic success and student-athlete development and to move us forward. He’ll do a great job. He already has.” Niemuth also serves as the head women’s basketball coach, a position he has held for the past 28 seasons. The 2012-13 season was one of the most successful in school history, as the Storm reached the

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NCAA. In addition, he recently helped the college meet a $3 million annual matching grant challenge, brought in an endowed chair for a position in the business department, reduced the discount rate and increased the ACT average for incoming students. Before accepting the Iowa Wesleyan College position, Simmons served from 1997 to 2008 as vice president for academic affairs and dean at LaGrange College in Georgia. While there, he updated faculty governance, expanded curriculum and program activities and increased international programs. Simmons has also served at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, where he was Dean of Liberal Arts, and at his alma mater, BirminghamSouthern College, where he was assistant to the dean and later assistant dean.

Sweet 16 of the NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Championship. It was also a momentous season for Niemuth, who became the 20th coach in NCAA Division III history to reach 500 wins. He already was the most successful women’s basketball coach in Simpson College history, winning 11 Iowa Conference Championships and leading the team to 11 trips to the NCAA tournament. A seven-time Iowa Conference Coach of the Year, Niemuth hopes to build on the recent improvements made to the athletic department. “We have great momentum right now, and I want to help us grow the progress we’ve already made,” he said.

Before arriving at Simpson, Niemuth served as an assistant basketball coach at Park College in Kansas City, Mo., for two years; one with the men’s team and one with the women’s team. He was an assistant coach at Dallas Center-Grimes (Iowa) High School. He also served as an assistant baseball coach for Simpson from 1991-97. Niemuth grew up in Kansas City, and was an all-conference player and team co-captain at Park for two years. He also earned All-American honors in baseball for Park. He received his bachelor’s degree in 1988 from Grand View College in Des Moines and earned his master’s degree in sports management at Iowa State University during the summer of 1997. He and his wife, Beth, have a daughter, Brooke, who graduated from Simpson in 2015. The Niemuths reside in Altoona, Iowa.

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HEAD COACHES AND ADMINISTRATORS

BRIAN NIEMUTH Director of Athletics Women’s Basketball

BRAD BJORKGREN

LANA SMITH

BOB NUTGRASS

Assistant AD | Volleyball Senior Women’s Administrator

Assistant AD | Compliance Professor of Physical Education

TOM CACCIA

CHRIS FERTAL Head Athletic Trainer

Athletics Communication Director

MIKE HADDEN

NATE HANSEN

RICK ISAACSON

NATHAN ROLING

JILL SERAFINO

LARRY SHOOP

Swimming and Diving

HEATHER HULEN

JENNIFER GRUENISEN Women’s Tennis

Program Director of Athletic Training

JUSTIN LIVINGSTON

HEATH MOENCK

Men’s Golf

Cross Country

Assistant AD Track & Field | Outdoor Facilities

PAIGE CURTIS

Men’s Basketball

Cheer

DAVE CLEVELAND

Dance

Baseball

Wrestling

Women’s Soccer

BRYAN GEELAN

Men’s Soccer

Women’s Golf

*not pictured, Matt Price, men’s tennis 2016 SIMPSON STORM FOOTBALL

TRADITION S

Nicknames and mascots have long played an important role in athletics and support for those teams which they represent. Many teams experience a variety of nicknames over the years and Simpson College is no different. The name game started near the turn of the century as the interest in college athletics grew, and spurred again in the 1990’s with the cultural sensitivity of nicknames and mascots under review by an entire nation. Earliest documentation of a mascot or cheer leader indicate the person leading the crowds was called “The Joshua.” This name was derived from a pep club of the late 1800’s. Yet at the time “The Joshua” was leading chants in Hopper Gymnasium, Simpson College had no official nickname for its athletic teams. The earliest names used were “Simpsonians” or “Simpsonites,” but neither sounded good nor caught on for an extended period of time. During the first decade of the 1900’s the Des Moines press referred to Simpson athletic teams as the “Methodists.” The name stuck for a while until the people from Iowa Wesleyan (also a Methodist affiliated school) insisted they had prior claim to the name and that they were more devoutly Methodist than the folks from Simpson. The Simpsonian (Simpson College student newspaper) called the teams the “Maple Leafs,” attempting to evoke pride from the school’s famed trees, but like previous names, it was short-lived. From 1910 to the early 1930’s, college publications pegged the athletic ROWDY ROOSTER teams with “Red Extinct and Gold” for a nickname, referring to the school colors. Unfortunately, the name was abstract and could not be used to label individual athletes or the team as a whole. In 1930, a college alumnus, John Horsley, ended years of indecision. His proposal, stated in the Simpsonian, suggested Simpson adopt the name “Red-

men.” Horsley cited Indian lore and traditions, picturesque vocabulary and easy pronunciation, as backing for his idea. It matched well with the school colors and no other team in the conference used it or had ever used it. Along with this name came the Indian mascot and other visual symbols associated with Indian traditions. Redmen would remain the nickname for many years. The mascot changed in 1968 when amid national debate and changing campus attitudes, certain symbols and ceremonies relating to Indian traditions were dropped. The crowning of a Big Chief, Indian Princess and Indian Brave were dropped from Homecoming activities, as well as the symbols such as the headdress. Although these ceremonies were commenced, throughout the 1970’s, the mascot leading the crowd at football games remained an Indian riding a horse. As the next decade approached, changes continued. In 1981, the name “Lady Reds” was adopted for female teams, while the male teams remained the “Redmen.” AnTHUNDERCAT other change that MIA since the early 2000s came in the early 1980’s was the use of Rowdy Rooster as the college’s mascot. Rowdy was a student dressed up in a red costume resembling a chicken whose identification with the names Redmen and Lady Reds remains a mystery to this day. Simpson decided in 1992 to drop the use of Redmen and Lady Reds as the school’s nicknames.

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The use of Redmen had been controversial for three prior decades and a change was needed. Simpson College president Stephen Jennings announced the name would be dropped out of moral necessity to oblige the wishes of Native American groups, who find such names offensive to their culture. What was once viewed as celebratory was now viewed as insensitive and Simpson would not ignore the wishes of Native Americans. The Native American protests against the Atlanta Braves baseball team and the use of “The tomahawk chop” during the World Series accelerated the internal debate. The name Lady Reds was also dropped at this point, and the search was on for a nickname without sexist distinction. Along with the nickname change came the last days of the mascot Rowdy Rooster. A task force composed of faculty, staff, students, alumni and trustees was formed to determine a new nickname for the school. After many meetings and suggestions, the name “Storm” was announced in April of 1992. Other finalists considered included the Cardinals, Owls, Reds, Red Wave and, once again, the Maple Leafs. Simpson’s new logo and look debuted at the Golden Circle Classic football game against Drake University in fall of 1992. The new mascot was not announced at this time. Simpson went without a mascot through the 1993-94 school year before the announcement and unveiling of Thundercat at a basketball game during the 1993-94 season.

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